The Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals (OFOSA) first annual benefit auction was an excellent event. Calling the live and silent auction Paws for a Cause, the organization supporting shelter animals and assisting in adoptions definitely raised some money.
The auction was held at Estate Sales Unlimited in Hillsboro.
We walked in the building and registered for a bidder number. We then had about two hours to look at and bid on the silent auction items. There were a number of fantastic items donated, some by businesses and some by individuals. About two hours in, the live auction began. I believe everything in the live auction sold, and most, if not all, silent auction items sold.
The auction was fun, and there were free glasses of wine from a variety of wineries, and free pieces of cheesecake from Whole Foods. There was also an auction house snack bar with the token hot dogs and popcorn.
I bid on a number of silent and live auction items, but only won a few. As you may have noticed, it is much easier to loosen your purse strings when you know the money is going to a wonderful cause.
In the silent auction, I won a wine tasting and tour at Archery Summit Winery, a Dooney & Burke purse, tickets to Grey Gardens at Portland Center Stage, and a small cat condo for my cats.
In the live auction, I only won one item. I won a three night stay at a home in Lincoln City.
I do hope this great benefit becomes a recurring annual event, and I think it will.
Pros: auction supports a great organization, auctions are fun, items in all price ranges
Cons: auction house is in Hillsboro, you're likely to spend a lot for a good cause
Bottom line? Make sure you go next year!
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