Your Auction Committee is excited to kick off the 2027 APPLE Auction, and this year we’re turning down the lights and turning up the glow. This is our largest fundraiser of the year, and your involvement directly supports the enrichment, experiences, and classroom resources that make Franklin APPLE special!
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Southside Community Center, 3151 E 27th Ave., Spokane
- Theme: Glow Wild for APPLE
About the Night
Get ready to shine, sparkle, and Glow Wild for APPLE as we light up the night! Join us for an electrifying evening filled with bright colors, big energy, and even bigger support for our incredible APPLE students. We’re bringing you a glowing night of food, drinks, community fun, and exciting auction action, and we’re aiming to raise $40,000 to support enrichment programs, classroom resources, and unforgettable hands-on learning experiences for our kids.
Silent Auction • Live Auction • Dessert Auction • Games & Surprises
What to Expect
- Dinner & drinks: A catered buffet-style dinner, a cash bar with amazing bartenders, your favorite tunes, and an entertaining emcee who also happens to be an APPLE dad, Brian Haapala.
- Silent auction: Bidding happens online through the Greater Giving app, so make sure your phone is charged.
- Live auction: Bid on classroom projects and larger packages, plus a Raise the Paddle opportunity to donate any amount to APPLE. You’ll leave the event with your winning packages.
- Dessert auction, games & more: Games, raffles, and trivia, with dessert served family style. Your table’s dessert choice is based on how much you raise for the Dessert Auction.
- Dress code: Glow-themed flair encouraged. Think neon, brights, blacklight-friendly outfits, fun wigs, and anything that lights up the room.
Tickets & Sponsorships
Tickets, sponsorships, and Bribe-Me payments are available on the event website. Sales are open now and close Friday, March 5, 2027.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Single Ticket | $50 |
| Couple Ticket (2 included) | $75 |
| Table (8 included) | $350 |
| Pearl Sponsorship (2 included) | $300 |
| Turquoise Sponsorship (2 included) | $500 |
| Silver Sponsorship (4 included) | $700 |
| Gold Sponsorship (6 included) | $900 |
| Platinum Sponsorship (8 included) | $1,000 |
| Bribe-Me Payment | $125 |
Why It Matters
Our goal is to raise essential funds that support classroom learning, enrichment opportunities, and memorable experiences for our students. Every procurement, sponsorship, and ticket helps us get there.
Ways to Be Part of the Glow
There are many roles that help make the auction happen, with opportunities for every schedule and comfort level. Explore each role in depth in the Auction Volunteer Roles document. If you don’t see something on the list that feels like the right fit, or you have an idea we haven’t thought of yet, please reach out! We love seeing new ideas and finding ways to plug in everyone’s strengths.
Experience-Based Procurements
Thank you to everyone who shared feedback last year. We’re excited to incorporate your ideas into this year’s event, especially your interest in more experience-based procurements. Experiences are a wonderful way to bring people together, whether that’s families, adults, or small groups looking for something fun and memorable.
If you have a skill, a passion, or something you simply love to do, consider turning it into an experience for the auction. Maybe you’re the person with a pizza oven and could host a make-your-own-pizza night. Maybe you have a boat and could offer a sunset or moonlight cruise. Maybe you’re great at crafting, mixology, gardening, hiking, or hosting themed parties. These personal touches make incredible auction items and help build community in a really special way.
We’ll share even more ideas and walk through procurement details at the November meeting.
Event Website
Your hub for tickets, sponsorships, Bribe-Me payments, forms, and more: franklinapple.ejoinme.org/glowwildforapple
Auction Forms
- 2027 Donor Letter – Includes program details and nonprofit Tax ID.
- 2027 Procurement Form – Submit with each donated item.
- 2027 Sponsorship & Donation Form – Outlines sponsorship levels.
- 2027 Procurement Request Tracking – Helps avoid duplicate business donation requests.
- 2027 APPLE Auction FAQs – Answers to common questions.
Procurement Drop-Off
- At school: Tub in the volunteer workroom
- At Abbie’s house: Fridays, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. at 2521 E Girard Place
- Contact Abbie directly at [email protected] or 509-998-6191 to make arrangements for time- or temperature-sensitive procurements.
Please note: Wine and alcohol must be dropped off at Abbie’s house. No school deliveries allowed.
Earn extra APPLE hours! Submit procurements by December 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. to earn up to 8 volunteer hours.
Key Dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 10/15/26 | Ticket, Sponsorship & Bribe-Me sales open |
| 12/18/26 | Early procurement deadline for extra hours |
| 12/18/26 | Classroom project proposals due |
| 2/5/27 | Final procurement deadline |
| 2/9/27 | Completed classroom projects presented at Auction Meeting |
| 3/5/27 | Ticket sales close |
| 3/13/27 | Auction Night! |
Questions?
If you have questions now, feel free to reach out to the Auction Committee at [email protected]. We’ll also be diving deeper into procurement ideas and guidelines at the November meeting.
Thank you for being part of this incredible community. Your involvement truly makes a difference, and we’re grateful for everything you do.
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