APRIL 25, 2025 | BALISTRERI VINEYARDS

Saddle up and join us April 25 for the 2025 auction fundraiser, the Gold Rush Gala. We will once again be holding the event at Balistreri Vineyards. The evening will be feature a silent and live auction with:

• Donations of gift cards, services, merchandise, and lodging from area businesses,

• One of a Kind Teacher and Staff Experiences, and

• Unique Class Art Projects

Your ticket includes heavy appetizers, an open bar featuring Balistreri wines, beer, signature cocktails, and a fun evening with 300 friends from the WCE community.

WCE Teacher and Staff Tickets

We need your support to continue to offer free tickets to WCE Teachers and Staff. Please consider sponsoring a ticket before you check out with an additional donation of $25, $50, $75, or more to cover their costs.

Online Bidding Only

Can’t attend but want to bid or support the auction? Online-only auction tickets are available at a reduced price.

A note about tickets and costs: This year, we will be covering all fixed costs (catering, venue, staffing, and auction services) through ticket sales and sponsorships. By doing this, 100% of your purchases and pledges at the auction will go to Westerly Creek Elementary.

DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS

We need your help! A successful auction starts with donated items. Do you have any leads on businesses willing to donate gift certificates or other items that we can offer at the auction? Some things that have sold well in the past include:

• Tickets to sporting events

• Restaurant gift cards

• Gift certificates for services

• Mountain home rentals

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have ideas, connections, or items you can can offer.

Additionally, we’re looking for sponsors to help support our event. If you know of a local business interested in sponsoring part of the auction event, please contact us. We offer generous recognition and benefits to our sponsors and large donors.