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17th Annual Hope Chest Party & Art Auction

On Friday, March 4, Children’s Aid Society (CAS) will proudly host our 17th Annual Hope Chest Party & Art Auction at Rosewood Hall at Soho Square in Homewood from 6pm to 10pm. This special event will feature silent and live auctions, complimentary food & beverages from local restaurants, and musical entertainment by the band, Rock Candy.

At the Hope Chest Party & Art Auction, miniature “Hope Chests,” made and decorated by both well-known and as-yet-undiscovered artists, are showcased for auction. Other unique art items, sports memorabilia, event tickets, jewelry, trips, and other items are available for bid. Proceeds go the Children’s Aid Foundation which supports the work of CAS which was incorporated in 1913 to serve children and families across Alabama.

Dress is business casual.

Please contact Jamie Golden at jgolden@childrensaid.org or 205.943.5351 if you would like more information or purchase your tickets at the door at the event.

Tickets Available at the Door

2011 Hope Chest Community Sponsors

Live & Silent Auction Items

Donating Artists

• Maralyn Wilson
• Bethanne Hill
• Susan Oliver
• Véronique Vanblaere (Véro)
• Royal Miree
• Molly Hand
• Melissa Jones
• Fred McGann
• Elizabeth Seidel
• Feizal Valli
• Nada Boner
• Betty Young-Ross
• Tres' Taylor
• Ethel Owen
• Jane Pharo
• Rebecca Hardwick
• Kim Graham-Smith
• Kathleen Lawson
• Sandra Hodgkins
• Barbara Randle
• Esther Stokes
• Lisa Bunting-Howard
• Rene Sears
• Carolyn Stockton
• Perle Champion
• Michelle Jones
• Meagan Vucovich
• Annette M. Davenport
• Janice Cook
• Dottie Mitchell
• Marti Murray
• Brenda Robbins
• Linda Mason
• Charles Bryars
• Marie Youngpeter
• Lisa V. Burdette
• Cheryl Cain
• Amanda Burton Webb
• APAC Program Staff (Birmingham)
• Project Independence Program Participants

Additional Auction Items

• Sonoma VIP Wine Experience - Chauffeur, Winery Tours, 3-Night Stay & Airfare for 2
• Chef at Home for 6 - Marian Cooper Cairns
• Vacation Home Stay - Gorham's Bluff
• Birmingham Barons Kid's Party Package
• Alabama Autographed Football

  Mark Ingram, Julio Jones, Trent Richardson, Nick Saban, Greg McElroy, & Marquis Maze

• New York Amazing Long Weekend (3-Night) Package with Airfare for 2
• Tandem Hang Gliding Package
• Vacation Home Stay - The Beach Club, Gulf Shores
• Photography Package - Image Arts Birmingham
• Pearl Necklace - Bromberg's Fine Jewelry
• Vacation Home Stay - Sewanee
• Guitar from Highland Music
• Alys Stephens Center Event Package
• Photography Package - Heather Campbell
• Vacation Home Stay - Grayton Beach, Florida
• Massage by Suzanne Kilpatrick
• Handyman Services Package
• Photography Package - Beth Hontzas
• Vacation Home Stay - Lake Martin
• Photography Package - Becky Johnson
• EXT Hardscape Paver Package
• Private Pilates Session - YMCA Mountain Brook
• SOCA Clothing - Denim Package
• Scarlett Begonias - Custom Clothing Certificate
• Yohna's Creations - Interior Design Package
• Computer Guru Session - Bytesize
• Dance Package - Fred Astaire Dance Studios
• Horseback Riding Package

2011 Hope Chest Dream Sponsors