MARDI GRAS UPDATE
Mardi Gras Entertainment
We are excited to announce an addition to our Mardi Gras musical entertainment! In addition to our main act, the Risky Whisky Boys Band, our opening act will feature vintage tunes from the Side Street Steppers — a group that includes our very own 1st-grade teacher, Mrs. Emily Breckenridge and her husband!
Attention Business Owners! Sponsorships Available
The deadline to commit to a sponsorship and be included on event publicity is this Friday, Jan. 15. Payment is not due until Feb. 14.
Sponsorships ranging from $250.00 to $2,500.00 are available to support our Mardi Gras event. For a list of sponsorships and benefits, CLICK HERE. If you have questions, please call June LaPorta at (901) 435-5345 or respond directly to this email.
Auction Item Donations
Thank you to the families who have already completed our online item donation for the auction, and congratulations to the Jegier Family for being the winner of our drawing for a free Mardi Gras ticket!
More Auction Items Needed
A large variety of items in all price categories is crucial for a successful online and live event. ICCS families are asked to contribute to our Mardi Gras by donating an item or securing a donation from a local business or restaurant. (Cash donations are needed and welcomed as well.)
As of today, we have just 12 commitments for item donations. Obviously, we need many more items to have a successful auction.
If you have already purchased an item or know what you plan to donate, please complete the online donation form as soon as possible. We will not need the actual item until the week of Feb. 14th. Submitting your item description early will give bidders a chance to see what we have available and increase interest. While all donations are appreciated, we encourage everyone to shop locally if possible and support our Memphis businesses and restaurants. A list of suggested items is below.
. SUGGESTED DONATIONS:
Restaurant Gift Cards (Please help our Memphis economy by purchasing from LOCALLY OWNED restaurants.)
Artwork
Fine and Costume Jewelry
Pottery
Designer Handbags/wallets
BBQ Package
Wine Basket
Quality Liquor
Memphis-themed items: T-shirts, books
Memphis Tigers or Grizzlies tickets or items
Red Birds tickets
Skincare Items
Spa Gift Cards
Gift Certificate for Homemade Goodies
Anything you would like, someone else will too!
