Mark your calendars for April 12, 2008, and get ready to party!

We’re stepping it up again this year, and we hope you join us to create the best fundraising auction the AE2/Thornton Creek School community has ever seen.

We will be raising funds to support the unique expeditionary learning program our children enjoy every day, and creating a night of fun and excitement that parents won't soon forget.

How can you help?

We're glad you asked! We need you to step up and volunteer some time to support our efforts. Ask your favorite businesses for donations. Consider what special skills, services or goods your family can donate. Create a basket of games or goodies for the silent auction. Think of something you have always wanted (hot air balloon ride? walk-on stage role? police ride-along?) and ask for it on behalf of AE2/Thornton Creek School. The more items we get donated, the more money we can raise to support our kids.

We invite you to explore this site to learn about all the teams — Donations, Publicity and Party Planning — and find a fun way to get involved.

And be sure to sign up for e-mail updates by joining our e-mail list.

Join us at the auction on April 12.

Above all else, we want to see you on the big night. The auction is an inclusive, community event. Whether you come to bid or simply to share an evening with friends, you play a vital role. Invite your friends and parents. Feast on fine food, enjoy some laughs, raise your paddles and come home with one-of-a-kind treasures. You won't want to miss it!