What should I wear? Something to have fun in!
Cocktail dresses and date-night specials are always in favor. Four inch heels, jackets and ties are NOT required.
What is a Saklan75? Our signature cocktail!
Enjoy sipping on a luscious combination of champagne, gin, and very slightly sweetened lemon juice. Yum! Get there early to enjoy a hosted bar during the silent auction.
What's on the menu? A lot!
Start with passed appetizers of chicken lumpia and vegetarian samosas, salad, entree, and a dessert of fresh fruit and a chocolate chip cookie...UNLESS, you win one of our special DESSERT AUCTION specialties: Lighthouse Croquembouche with Cremant, Kay Long Martin's Famous Lemon Cheesecake, or Katrina Rozelle's Popular Chocolate-Raspberry Obsession Cake.
Can I stay the night in one of the hotel rooms? Yes and at a discount!
Renaissance is giving Saklan guests a special group discount rate of $159/night. Book ASAP using this address (copy and paste into your browser): https://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Saklan%20School%27s%20Auction%5Eoakbr%60saksaka%60159.00%60USD%60false%602%603/15/19%603/16/19%602/16/19&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
What are we raising money for? Think of the children!
We’ll be raising money for more exciting opportunities for field studies and hands-on learning, a new van to make trips possible, and 21st Century books and resources with global perspectives for our library. Every student in every grade will directly benefit from your support.
Will this cost me a lot? No way!
Your ticket price will cover valet parking, a hosted bar until dessert time, passed appetizers, a salad, an entrée, and DJ dancing late into the night.
What can I bid on? Items small and items priceless!
From student artwork to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, there are choices in all price ranges. Silent auction items start at $20. You don’t have to spend a lot of money, just your time with friends. :-)
Can I sit with other parents from my kid's class? Absolutely!
This is a great way to dine with new friends and old friends. Requests for your seating preferences gladly accepted.
What if I have dietary restrictions? Tell us right away!
Our chef aims to please and wants you to enjoy your food to the fullest. So email us right away with your food restrictions: auction@saklan.org
Should I attend? Most definitely!
We want all our parents, teachers, trustees, grandparents, family members, friends, alumni and alum parents to come together for what is always a fun evening.