20th Annual Chair-ity Gala Dinner, Live Auction & Dessert Dash
September 30, 2023
The Children’s Museum of Skagit County, one of the Valley’s premier destinations just for children, their families, and educators, will be hosting its 20th Annual Chair-ity Auction on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge.
- Doors open at 5:30pm for silent auction viewing and bidding. Dinner and Live Auction begins at 6:30pm.
- Dinner Gala Tickets – AVAILABLE NOW!
- $85/person
- $160/couple
- $800/table of 10
- Dinner tickets, auction Registration, preview of items and more is available on our Auctria site
- Online Silent Auction & Item Catalog available at 9am September 23, closes at 10pm September 30.
- The Swinomish is offering courtesy room rates (pre-tax):
- Standard King or Queen – $139
- Bay View King or Queen – $159
- Only 12 rooms are available at this special pricing. Call 855 794 6563 and use group code Children’s Museum 23
2023’s event will include an online silent auction as well as an in-person gala dinner, live auction, and Dessert Dash. Some of this year’s featured items are:
- Lunch & Private Golf Lesson with PGA Tour Winner, Ryder Cup Team Member & Commentator John Cook in Phoenix, AZ
- British Columbia for the Week! Two Bedroom Condo in the summer of 2024 at Silver Star Mountain Resort in Vernon, BC. – Enjoy a summer week’s stay at Snowbird Lodge on Silver Star Mountain in beautiful British Columbia. With full trail and gondola access right outside your door, experience world-class mountain biking or hiking the wildflower-covered hills and meadows. Take the gondola to the mountaintop to take in the view and soak in your private hot tub at the end of a great day. Take advantage of the favorable exchange rate and explore the Vernon, B.C. area to discover wineries, lakes, and even a waterpark for the kids. This fabulous, fully outfitted two-bedroom condo is in the heart of the village and sleeps up to 5 people.
- Vacation House in Kona – Enjoy 7 nights in iconic Kahalu’u Bay on the Island of Hawaii on the Kona side. This beautiful 2-bedroom home is located directly across the street from the water where snorkeling and surfing is THE thing to do. This two-story house has two wrap-around porches with the most stunning views of the bay and has room for up to 10 people. This amazing vacation just gets better as it includes airfare for two and a $50 gift certificate for the Surf shop next door to get you started on your Hawaiian adventure.
- $1000 Gift Card for Kracken Games – Amazing $1000 Gift card to use any way you want to experience Seattle’s very own playoff team—The Seattle Kracken
- Private San Juan Cruise for Six – Gather a group of six of your friends and enjoy a day of boating and dining around beautiful Suscia Island and the San Juans. The 47 foot Bayliner Pilothouse will be the perfect way to see the sights along the way in the Strait of Juan de Fuca! Drop the anchor for a wine and BBQ lunch, with additional snacks along the way. Perhaps you will even enjoy a little hike on the island that day. Thanks to Vicki and Bill Aslett for hosting this excursion.
- Outdoor Fire pit with Paver Surround – This custom-crafted firepit from Choice Landscapes will provide endless hours of year-round entertainment. The paver surround will further enhance this feature in your backyard or business. Add your own seating, and you’ll be ready to entertain or enjoy cozy moments on your own!
- The Apothecary Spa Membership for a Year – A 1-year spa membership at the award-winning Apothecary Spa includes your choice of a 60-minute service every month. You will receive member discounts, a $25 Friend or Family gift card, and 50% off any additional service in your birth month.
- Mount Baker Weekend! Two-Night Stay in Beautiful Glacier Cabin – Enjoy this two-night stay at this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath cabin built in 2021. The cabin is in the Mt. Baker Rim Community Club which occupies a gorgeous valley on the flank of Mount Baker, approximately 35 miles from Bellingham, and 20 miles from Mt. Baker Ski Area. Glacier Creek runs along a wide-open Mt. Baker Rim’s green area, where you can view both Mount Baker and Church Mountain while you enjoy a picnic or hike along the creek. This cabin is for use in 2024 on a mutually agreed-upon date.
Proceeds from the 20th Annual Chair-ity Auction will go towards educational programs and operations at the museum, which are vital to our continued success. The live and silent auction will feature trips, gift certificates, experiences, chairs, paintings, baskets, plus some scrumptious desserts. Our Fund-A-Need will be the Scholarship Program, which continues to serve critical needs for children and their families.
Sponsorship: Please contact CMSC Executive Director Cate Anderson if you are interested in sponsoring this event. Find our 2023 Sponsor packet here!
**Details on this event will be updated as they are confirmed**
Thanks to all of our 2023 Auction Sponsors!
Banner Bank
Louis Auto Glass
Skagit Pediatrics, LLP
Learned Commercial, Inc
Skagit Law Grouop
State Farm – Brad Methner, Agent
Burlington Plaza
Family Care Network – North Cascade Family Physicians
Windermere Real Estate – Megan O’Bryan, Agent
Dr. B.J. Larson, DDS
BrandQuery
Windermere Real Estate – Elizabeth Miller, Agent
DK Systems, Inc
Padgett & Padgett, PPLC
Help Me Grow – Skagit
Pacific Continental Realty – Scott Walker, SKWP
Jimmy & Jennifer Dang
Paul & Holly Nielsen
HKP Architects
The Apothecary Spa
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Anderson Electric
Vicki & Bill Aslett
Mister T’s Awards & Embroidery
Windermere Real Estate – Karen Beckner, Agent
Dimensional Communications
Wycoff Commercial & Family Insurance
Lyon’s Furniture
Windermere Real Estate – Skagit Valley
