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Can I bid on a live auction item or a classroom creation or purchase other items even if I can’t attend Celebrate Concord Children’s Center?

Yes!  Contact CCC Development & Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Saxe about proxy bidding for live auction items and classroom creations and proxy purchasing of fixed-price items. 

You do need to be present at the event to buy 50/50 tickets and participate in the raffle.  

What is the 50/50 raffle?

In the 50/50 raffle, participants purchase tickets to play, with the total sale proceeds being divided evenly between CCC and the lucky winner, who is chosen by random draw during the live auction. 

Can I attend Celebrate Concord Children’s Center even if I don’t plan to bid on or purchase anything?

Absolutely! Celebrate Concord Children's Center is a fun community night for all, regardless of whether or not you do any bidding or buying.

Is there food at Celebrate Concord Children’s Center?

There is always delicious food at our spring event!  Catering for Celebrate Concord Children's Center 2023 will be provided by the Nashawtuc Country Club and will include passed hors d'oeuvres and small bites.  Soft drinks on the evening will be free of charge. Each guest will receive one drink ticket for beer/wine and will then pay by the drink. Payment for drinks is cash only!!   

Does CCC have a list of babysitters?

Concord Children's Center has a list of local high school students who babysit that we provide to our families for babysitting purposes only. Please contact Development Coordinator Jennifer Saxe to receive a copy.

What do I wear?

We encourage Celebrate CCC guests to wear their celebratory attire. Per the Nashawtuc Country Club dress code,T-shirts, tank tops, cut-offs, cargo pants, cargo shorts, or gym attire and garments are not permitted, and jeans must be appropriately fitting with no holes or distress marks.