Build and bid to benefit children

by Kiwanis Club of Rockland
Published May 24, 2010 in The Herald Gazette
http://knox.villagesoup.com/business/offer/community/build-and-bid-to-benefit-children/327050

CAMDEN, MAINE - A major auction to benefit children's programs in Rockland and surrounding area will be held in July 2010 at the Lincoln Street Center (formerly Rockland High School and Junior High). Now in its 10th year, Lincoln Street Center hosts theater programs, visual arts, music and fitness for youth. Scholarships are always made available to those who need support.

The Birdhouse Bonanza Auction and Fundraiser, initiated by John Batty of the Rockland Kiwanis, will begin as a national online auction through BiddingForGood.com. The first artist to submit a birdhouse will be awarded an "early bird" prize and receive publicity for their work.

Those who join this fundraising opportunity will be in good company of local artist, Eric Hopkins, who has committed to creating a birdhouse for the auction.

Participating artists have the option to create an original birdhouse from materials of their choice (e.g. blown glass, lobster buoy, driftwood, seashells, fairy houses, etc.) or purchase a standard birdhouse from the Kiwanis for $10.

A selection of birdhouses will be featured in Main Street storefronts leading up to a live auction at Lincoln Street Center gymnasium on July 24, 2010. Bruce Gamage to preside as Event Auctioneer. For more information and online registration, visit http://www.rocklandkiwanis.org, Greg Hamlin, website manager, One Willow Studios LLC.

Rockland Kiwanis provides support for children's programs and needs in the community. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Lincoln Street Center provides the arts for everyone offering affordable classes wide-ranging exhibitions, studio space for working artists and special art-related events and backgrounds, and abilities can study, create, and present all forms of art. Through educational programs, community outreach and exhibitions, Lincoln Street Center brings people together and enhances community life.

Raw materials generously provided by Lowe's of Thomaston, Maine.

ARTISTS WANTED: To paint, decorate, construct, and otherwise create original artwork on theme of a birdhouse event branding and marketing.

Rockland Kiwanis, in partnership with Lincoln Street Center of Arts and Education, are proud to announce THE FIRST BIRDHOUSE BONANZA AUCTION & FUNDRAISER.