Mar Vista Elementary
Bids For Kids
Gala & Auction 2025
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COMING SOON!
The “Bids For Kids” Tradition
The annual Mar Vista Elementary Bids For Kids Gala & Auction is an exciting two weeks of fundraising events, in-person and online, benefiting the students of Mar Vista Elementary School and led by MVE’s parent-led booster club Mar Vista School Enrichment Group (MVSEG).
In the first week, you will have a chance participate in Bid Week, blind bidding on classroom works of art, baskets lovingly prepared by class parents, and outings for children, hosted by the MVE staff.
In the second week, explore the online auction of hundreds of amazing experiences, products and services - for both children and adults - donated by parents, community businesses and much-loved brands.
Finally, at the close of our online auction week, join us on Saturday evening, March 22, at the Annual Bids For Kids Gala for an evening of dining, drinks, dancing, fundraising and celebrating Mar Vista Elementary.
Schedule of Events
✦ BID WEEK ✦
MARCH 3-8
Viewing Online or In-Person
In-Person Viewing: March 3-7, 7:45-8:10am and March 8, 9-11am at MVE Auditorium
✦ ONLINE AUCTION ✦
MARCH 17-22
Opens MARCH 17, 9am & Closes March 22 10pm
✦ BIDS FOR KIDS GALA ✦
SATURDAY, MARCH 22
Museum of Flying, Santa Monica Airport
ONLINE AUCTION
✦ 2025 BIDS FOR KIDS ONLINE AUCTION ✦
HUNDREDS OF AMAZING PACKAGES!
Bidding 3/17-3/22
Currently Requesting Auction Donations! Donate by March 1, 2025!
Highly Sought After Auction Donations
Experiences, Tickets, Camps, Kids Services, Beauty Services, Home Goods, 21+ Items, Restaurant Certificates, Hotels, Airbnb Rentals
BID WEEK
What is Bid Week?
Bid Week is an exciting Mar Vista Elementary tradition and group effort of staff, parents and Gala committee members to create a magical opportunity for you to win exciting staff-hosted experiences, one-of-a-kind class artwork and unique theme baskets.
Bid Week is a blind bid auction in which bidders will be submitting their highest bid for the items of interest. The highest bid on each item will be declared winner the day following the auction close. Starting this year, all bids are via form - Happy Bidding!
Bidding closes on Saturday March 8 @ 11am.
✦ IN-PERSON ITEM VIEWING ✦
Weekday Morning Viewing: March 3-7, 7:45-8:10am
Saturday Wrap Up Viewing: March 8, 9-11am in the Auditorium
Bid Week Kick Off COFFEE CART
Enjoy complimentary coffee on the Auditorium lawn at dropoff Monday, March 3! Thanks to our Annual Sponsors!
Bid Week Wrap Up FREE ICE CREAM
Join us on Saturday March 8, 9-11am for a final look at the art and baskets before bidding closes. All children that visit will receive a complimentary ice cream cone at Handel’s! Thanks Handel’s Santa Monica!
ABOUT MVSEG
The Mar Vista School Enrichment Group (MVSEG) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1988. Parent-run, our mission is to raise funds for programs and that will enrich and diversify the educational experience for all students. With the active support of the teachers and our principal, we volunteer our knowledge, time and resources in a variety of ways, including the planning of the Mar Vista Elementary Annual Gala & Auction.