The Adams Elementary auction is right around the corner, and organizers are looking for donations. Sarah Brands, the auction procurement chair emails, “We are looking for experiences (do you work somewhere interesting that you could give a tour? meet a DJ, etc), professional services (photography, floral, chef, architect, graphic designer, personal trainer, bike repair, house cleaning, etc!) gift certificates (restaurant, clothing, salon, etc!), artwork, anything handmade that could be sold at the Ballard Sunday Market, gently used items (but we are not a garage sale), handyman services, and more!” Last year the auction raised $92,000 and they’re hoping to meet or beat that number this year. You can donate an item online or call the school (206-252-1300) and have them mail you a form.
The silent auction will be held on Saturday, March 13th from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ballard Community Center. It is free and open to the public. The Live Auction and Dinner will be on Saturday, March 20th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Leif Erikson Hall. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased on-line. The auction raises money to help support key school programs such as ongoing arts-integration training for teachers, Adams’ comprehensive tutoring program, expansion of the music and drama programs, technology, classroom supplies; field trips; after-school activities. Funding of these programs is critical so the teachers can focus on what they do best: teaching.
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Perhaps someone can offer a connection to an insider in the Parks Department.
Someone who will honor their long neglected promise to replace the tennis courts next door.
Having the tennis courts back would enhance the “family friendliness” of that entire complex. Activities for everyone…
the real gnossos
what tennis courts are you talking about?
I can't imagine they'd fit behind Adams or the BCC.
When the Community Center was remodeled and the sinking ship, et. al. was added they tore down the existing tennis courts. The Parks Department promised to replace them.
It was felt by some at the time that it was a hollow promise, never meant to be fulfilled. That the public's memory was short enough to be ignored.
Seems they were correct.
Funny how bureaucracies work…
so the tennis courts were in the front then, by the playground?
honestly, as much as I love tennis, the game is really a space hog in my opinion. for two or four people to use that large of an area in a tight setting seems a little silly to me.
ah, promises, promises…