Hey bidder, bidder: United Way reveals Auction items for TD Concert on Friday
Going once, going twice, going up in the air … with the right bid, you might find yourself aloft after the United Way of the Columbia Gorge Concert and Auction on July 21 at the Bargeway Pub. Click here for Tickets; they’re just $25.
And the next auction item up for bid is?
United Way of the Columbia Gorge has recently announced some of the featured auction items at this year’s major fundraiser for Wasco and Sherman counties.
The live auction and raffle will spice things up as country music from Jessie Leigh and Huckleberry Road will send your boots to the dance floor. It will be held at the Bargeway Pub & Catering in The Dalles on July 21.
Click here for Tickets. They’re going fast as the Wasco-Sherman Council of United Way has put together the prizes and surprises for the Concert and Auction. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. It’s a 21 and older event.
So with no further ado, here are the featured items that will be auctioned on Friday, July 21.
Bargeway Pub Farm to table dinner for 12 featuring local winery with acoustic music, held on the Bargeway private west lawn overlooking the majestic Columbia River.
The Dalles Basket is full of amazing gift cards from local businesses: Westwind Frame & Gallery - $100, Kainos Coffee - $50, Shannon’s Ice Cream - $40, Petite Provence - $50, Empower Yoga $35/ bag, Studio Fit - $60, Wines on 2nd - $50, Rivertap Restaurant & Pub - $50, Zim’s Brau Haus Restaurant & Bar - $50, Freebridge Brewing - $50, Bamba’s Indian Food Bar - $50, Smoke Wring BBQ - $25.
Blackstone Grill and $60 propane tank.
Local Rafting Trip
Party Barn Dinner hosted by Lisa Erland from Fun Country
Orchard Dinner hosted by Jeff Heater (owner of Heater Orchards) & Bobbie Solle
United Way board private reserve case of wine- members bring 1 bottle of wine.
Local Wine tasting/tour experiences at 3-4 local wineries including Idiot’s Grace
Farm City Pro Rodeo tickets, Bottle of Whiskey & Gift Card towards Hotel Stay
4 tickets for Farm City Pro Rodeo in Umatilla County, Hermiston, OR . August 12th, 2023, Awesome seats and access to Umatilla County Fair. The package includes a bottle of Crown Royal Whiskey (1.75 liter) & a gift card towards a hotel stay. $250 value
Hot Air Balloon Adventure
Honda EU 2200 generator- valued at $2000- Thank you Fun Country!
A Very Good Cause
In 2022, United Way of the Columbia Gorge distributed over $200,000 back into our community, to help 27 non-profit groups in need of funding in Hood River, Klickitat, Sherman, Skamania & Wasco Counties.
United Way of the Columbia Gorge concentrates our energy and focus into 3 main areas, said United Way Executive Director Caroline Grew.
Basic Human Needs: providing food, housing, transportation for medical needs, self-sufficiency and finding access to housing, jobs and treatment
Keeping Youth on Track: teaching youth the skills needed to make smart choices and become responsible, productive, caring members of our community
Safe from Violence and Abuse: Keeping families safe; protecting our most vulnerable citizens; reducing isolation and providing resources for victims
