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Save the Date for Casino Night October 25!
FAQ
FAQ
What are ticket prices?
Regular guest tickets: $50 online in advance through October 24
Hawthorne Teachers and Staff Member plus one tickets: $20
At the door tickets: $60 per person
NOTE: additional casino chips and Buzz Bucks available at the door until 9pm
What is included with the ticket cost?
Event entry
2500 casino chips
Food: a buffet of hors d'oeuvres and desserts
Drinks: alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, signature cocktail) and non-alcoholic beverages
Entertainment: casino games, dancing (DJ MadFlip), live auction, photo booth
a lifetime of memories in one night supporting our amazing school
Can kids come?
Adults Only. This event is open to school faculty and staff-members, along with the family, friends, and neighbors of students, faculty, and staff at Hawthorne Elementary.
What if I don't know how to gamble?
No gambling experience necessary. The friendly dealers will teach you the rules of the casino games so everyone can play, have fun, and win. Use your casino chips at the Poker, Roulette, Black Jack, and Craps tables. Use your Buzz Bucks for raffles and games like the Balloon Bust, Bar Dice, Money Tree, Wine Pull, Plinko, and more!
Is there a dress code for the event? What attire is recommended?
Costumes encouraged! Let’s turn up the fun by dressing up - go as big or small as you feel comfortable! DJ MadFlip will be there, so consider wearing your dancing shoes.
What will the event agenda be?
The event begins at 6pm with a buffet, open bar, casino and side games.
Throughout the evening we will have announcements from the DJ, optional side games like the Wine Pull, Plinko, Money Tree, Balloon Bust.
Photo booth runs frm 6:30-8:30pm.
Games end at 9pm.
Costume winners, live auction and fund-a-need at 9:15pm
The entire event will conclude at 10pm.
We welcome anyone who is able to stay for event breakdown and cleanup assistance from 10pm-11pm.
How will the auction and bidding work?
Online Items: Almost all of our items will be available online--the online auction will be live from Sunday, October 19 at 5:00pm until Sunday, October 26 at 5:00pm on the GiveButter website. Browse, register to bid, and place your bids from anywhere--please share the link with your communities to help raise funds.
In-person live auction items: Live auction bidding will end the evening with a handful of special items that you must be there to win during our in-person event on October 25.
Are there accommodations for special accessibility needs?
There is a wheelchair accessible ramp and handicap restroom stalls.
Where do I park?
There is plenty of parking, but please consider using a driver service if you are planning on visiting the open bar.
How can I show community support?
Thank our generous sponsors by supporting their local businesses.
If you're interested in helping during the event? Let your room parent know or email president@dcsd-hawthornefoundation.org
What casino games will be there? (play included with ticket)
1 Craps table
1 Roulette table
1 Poker table
2 Blackjack tables
if enough tickets are sold, we can get another table!
What side games are also available?
Wine Pull
Wine Pull: $20 buzz bucks a card—take a chance, draw your prize bottle!
Balloon Bust
Balloon Bust: Take your shot—pick a balloon, pop it, and reveal your prize! Buy in for $5 buzz bucks and let the fun begin—will you score cash, Buzz Bucks, casino chips, or raffle tickets?
Bar Dice
$5 Buzz Bucks to roll; High score on the dice wins! 50% prize goes to you, 50% to Hawthorne!
Donkey Kong
$5 buzz bucks gets you 2 plays on this old school arcade game with on a custom system designed by Murdle Vision
And don't forget PLINKO!!!
Will there be prizes?
Yes! Prizes for games and for most chips at the end of the night for the table games.
How am I able to bid for items?
In order to register to bid, you must go to the auction website https://givebutter.com/c/hescasinonight2024/auction
Click the "Register to Bid" button on the right. You enter in your information and credit card information.
For each category, don't forget to click "View all items" to make sure you see all the items in each category.
What are the types of auction items/categories that will be available?
Auction packages range in category and price.
We will have a spring online only auction that will include more of the following:
Camps and After School Programs (tutoring, ballet, soccer, art classes)
Wine and Dine (restaurant gift cards, wine tastings, cooking classes)
Entertainment (Improv tickets, memorabilia)
Services (financial planning, organization)
Attractions & Vacations (zoo, amusement parks, museum passes)
More about the Hawthorne Elementary Auction
What is it? An auction with items that are donated by classes, parents, teachers, local businesses, and corporate sponsors. Whether in-person or online, all proceeds go directly to the Foundation.
How does it work? Auction volunteers secure, inventory, and organize donated items. Parents, families, friends, teachers, community members, etc. all bid on the items. Highest bid wins at the auction end time and are delivered accordingly.
Who benefits? Hawthorne Elementary School community wins by using the proceeds to elevate the education we are able to provide its students to a superior academic experience, which cannot be done with the district budget alone.
Who to contact with any other questions?
You can email president@dcsd-hawthornefoundation.org with any questions.
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