An important fundraiser for the Family Place, the Festival of Trees, is going to look different this year, as it will be on online event. The event will feature a silent auction and a tree auction, both of which will be featured in on online format.
The online Festival of Trees and silent auction will be found on the Family Place’s Facebook page. Bidding for silent auction items started on November 16 at 9 a.m., and will close on Friday, November 27 at noon.
The online tree auction will be held on Thursday, November 26th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Anyone wishing to create or donate a tree is being asked to set their tree up at their home or their business, fully decorated, and then contact the Family Place so that videos and photos of the tree can be arranged.
The virtual auction of the trees will be displayed on the Facebook page.
Comment on the picture of item/tree with a bid amount. Items and trees will be numbered. Each bid must increase by at least $1. It is important to note that residents will have to select ‘most recent’ or ‘all comments’ on the item to see all the bids, as ‘most relevant’ is often the default setting in Facebook.
It is also recommended to refresh comments before bidding and consider that multiple people may be bidding. In the event that the Family Place receives two bids submitted at closing in the same amount, both bidders will be contacted with the opportunity to increase their bid. The first to respond will receive the item.
Payment must be arranged with the Family Place by noon on December 4 after the bidding closes. Successful bidders should indicate the items or tree number that they are paying for. Payment can be made by cash/cheque or e-transfer to [email protected] prior to pick up.
