Bid to raise money for VHEW

On Friday, Feb. 7, folks looking for amazing deals on vacations, jewelry, artwork and dozens of other items will not want to miss the annual live and silent auction benefiting Vestavia Hills Elementary West. VHEW’s Backyard Bids & Burgers fundraiser will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Vestavia Hills Plaza Shopping Center (behind Red Lobster). No admission will be charged.

Everyone in the community is encouraged to book a babysitter now and bring a date to this event. While bidders browse, they can enjoy complimentary burgers from Mugshots Grill. The auction committee has planned a festive gathering while also securing an incredible array of items and services on which to bid.

Among the auction items are several vacations and travel-related extras: a trip to Mexico, Disney World Fast Passes, as well as week-long beach and lake house stays. 

Parents might be interested in bidding on weeklong sessions at Camp Cosby and RiverView Camp for Girls, $1,000 gift certificates toward Leon Loard oil portraits, orthodontic gift certificates, Barons box seats, tutoring services, iPads and a vintage collectible doll. Fitness memberships, cosmetic surgery, dermatology services, a Yeti cooler and lawn care equipment are also on the auction block. VHEW families may also like to bid on first-in-line carpool passes and front row seats at VHEW music programs.

For more information, please contact auction co-chairs Shannon Raley (790-3442) or Carolyn Jordan (914-1574).