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Enjoy the opportunity to participate in a silent auction showcasing designer and vintage handbags as well as exclusive experience packages.
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The black-tie event — with a cocktail hour, prime rib and salmon dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction — is the nonprofit’s main way of generating proceeds to fund the scholarships.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The silent auction was an additional way for the league to fundraise for yearly operational expenses.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The event features live music, a silent auction, raffles and other activities.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The black-tie event — with a cocktail hour, prime rib and salmon dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction — is the nonprofit’s main way of generating proceeds to fund the scholarships.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The silent auction was an additional way for the league to fundraise for yearly operational expenses.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The event features live music, a silent auction, raffles and other activities.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silent%20auction. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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