Amy Bryan is a Hill Parent and the Capitol Hill Cluster Schools’ Auction Chair
The time is near, get your paddles ready, you’ll hear the gavel soon. Yes, tomorrow is the night you’ll get to make very cool purchases that will help funds at your neighborhood schools. Head to the Atlas Performing Arts Center for the “Cluster Rocks” Gala & Auction tomorrow night at 7 p.m. And no need to bring your paddle, you’ll use your smart phone to show just what a high roller you are.
I was planning on a quick synopsis of the best of the best items, services and experiences being auctioned off, but it’s clear a bulleted list is in order. Read on, and change your Friday night plans accordingly.
- Four Seats in the City Council Box to the National’s Home Opener courtesy of Council Members David Grosso and Tommy Wells, and a set of tickets for two home games, courtesy of Council Member David Catania
- Babysitting services by none other than Ward 6 Council Candidate Charles Allen
- Lunch with Grover Norquist and 2 signed books: “Leave Us Alone” and “Debacle”
- A private tour of Facebook’s hip DC office for four people
- A private tour of the historic Brumidi Frescos in the Senate Appropriations meeting rooms for up to 6 people
- Intro to Parkour class for adults
- Swim lesson and coaching session with Gonzaga Swim Coach Joe Viol
- An in-home Brazilian blow-dry by Sara Madriz of Dry Bar
- High value gift certificates for more than a dozen restaurants, including: Aqua al 2, Le Granier, Zaytinya, Cava Mezze, Red Rocks Pizza, Zest, Big Board, Mr Henry’s, Monmartre, District Fishwife, We the Pizza and Beuchert’s Saloon
- A weekend for 6 in a West Virginia house near Berkley Springs
- Tickets to Wolftrap, the Capitol Fringe Festival, the Washington Ballet, the Washington Castles and Capitals, the Atlas and others
To see more of the items and to start bidding see the auction’s online site. You can also buy tickets, $55, online.
The Cluster Rocks is a major fundraiser for the Capitol Hill Cluster School — Peabody Primary, Watkins Elementary, and Stuart-Hobson Middle School – a strong and diverse PK3-8th grade learning environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Cluster PTA funds support enriching field trips, world-class professional development opportunities, award-winning school gardens, student athletic programs, playground amenities, and specialized arts instruction.