Casino and Auction night is October 24 at Southbound Restaurant!!
What are ticket prices?
Regular guest tickets:Â $60 online in advance through October 23 at 5pm
Hawthorne Teachers and Staff Members are free (their plus one tickets are $60)
At the door tickets:Â $75 per person
NOTE: additional casino chips 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, 1 signature cocktail ticket) and non-alcoholic beverages
Entertainment: casino games, dancing (DJ MadFlip), live auction, photo booth
a lifetime of memories in one night supporting our amazing schoolÂ
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 Pony Tabletop Racing tables.  Â
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 and activities like the Wine Pull, Quick Draw Gunslinging Duels, Send someone to Jail, Heads or Tails, 50/50 Raffle.
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 18 at 5:00pm until Sunday, October 25 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:Â 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 24.Â
Are there accommodations for special accessibility needs?
The event is located upstairs, and the venue does not have an elevator. Access requires using stairs. Please keep this in mind when planning your visit, and contact us with any questions about accessibility.Â
Where do I park?
Limited parking is available on site. Some adjacent parking can be found at the Stellow coffee shop next door.
How can I show community support?
Thank our generous sponsors by supporting their local businesses.Â
If you're interested in helping during the event? Let your room parent know or email either president@dcsd-hawthornefoundation.org or auction@dcsd-hawthornefoundation.orgÂ
What casino games will be there? (play included with ticket)
1 Pony Tabletop Racing table
1 Roulette table
2 Poker tables
1 Blackjack table
What side games are also available? (payment via Buy It Now on the Auction page)
Wine Pull
Toss a horseshoe until you ring your prize bottle: $20
Jail Break
Send someone to jail: $20Â
Bail a friend: $20
Break a friend out with a ride on a bull or hobby horse: $10
Bail yourself out: $40
Quick Draw Gunslinging Duel
Challenge a friend to a Nerf Duel: $10Â
Heads or Tails
One necklace to play DJ initiated games throughout the night: $20
Split the Loot
50/50 Raffle: $10 per entry
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.Â
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.