The auction is a community event and fundraiser. Current and past parents and guardians, faculty, staff, alumni, and more convene for a celebratory evening and enjoy delicious food and drinks, bid on items in a live and silent auction, and raise funds for our beloved programs.  

This year, our auction—with a theme of a square dance—will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Claremont Social Club, 214 Hillcrest Rd., Berkeley. 

Tickets are $120. We will have an early bird special with 30 tickets priced at $95, so get your tickets right on January 21st!

No, tickets need to be purchased online before the event.

All ticket sales are final and we cannot offer refunds if you do not attend.

We want to make sure everyone who wants to attend can attend. If the price of the tickets creates a financial hardship for your family please contact Abbie as soon as possible.

The auction is an event for our entire adult community. You must be 21+ to attend. We encourage parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, alums (21 years or older!), friends, and neighbors to attend, so please spread the word.  

Yes! We will have free childcare at Aurora for up to 30 kids. Bring a sleeping bag and pajamas for pizza and movie night! Please make sure to purchase the ticket with childcare if you want to sign up. If you have 1 child but 2 adults, purchase 1 ticket with childcare and one regular ticket. If you have 2 children and 2 adults, purchase 2 tickets with childcare. We only have space for 30 kids so once they are sold out we will not be able to offer more. Only children who go to Aurora are eligible. Drop off starts at 5pm and all kids must be picked up by 10pm.

Please wear whatever you are most comfortable in—especially to dance! We invite you to participate in the Square Dance theme as much or as little as  you'd like. We will roll out the red carpet for you, whatever you decide to wear! 

The Claremont Social Club is in a quiet residential neighbourhood so we encourage carpooling or car services. Your first stop is our check-in area, where you will receive your bidder number and assistance setting up your payment information on our auction platform (Auctria) if you haven't done so before the event. Use your bidder number to participate in the paddle raise and to bid on items generously donated by local businesses and our community members. You can enjoy drinks, delicious food, great music, and dancing between our silent and live auctions. At the end of the evening, you will pick up your winning items to take home!  

Instead of a plated dinner, we will have an open seating format for attendees to create more gathering and community-building opportunities. We will have a robust menu of food options, from lighter appetizers to heartier entrées, all in the Square Dance theme of our event! We will also offer delicious  gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options for those with dietary restrictions.  

Receipts will be sent by email shortly following the event. If you've signed up for a student or adult party, the host(s) will contact you with further details. 

We are so sorry to miss you! If you cannot attend, we invite your support in various ways. You can: 

• Donate an item or experience.  
• Do you have connections to a local sporting event for a quintessential Bay Area experience?  
• A group of friends you would like to throw an adult or kid party with? Be creative!
• You can bid in the online auction which will have lots of great gift cards and experiences!