Welcome to Bright Water Waldorf School’s
”Seed to Blossom” 2026 Fundraiser
Tonight we gather to celebrate Bright Water Waldorf School! May we continue to deepen into the love that is at the heart of our community on behalf of our children and the future students to come!
Thank you for choosing to celebrate our Bright Water community tonight. We are so glad you are here!
Below you will find all the information you will need to have a fabulous time this evening! Scroll down for program details, the delicious hors d’oeuvres menu, the amazing Live Auction and Raffle items, and how the bidding will work for live auction. Read on but don’t keep your eyes on the screen all night! Get up, enjoy the company of this beautiful community, bid, and have fun!
Evening Program
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Welcome! Check-in/arrival
5:45 p.m. Buffet-style appetizers available from De la Soil. Drinks available from Copperworkd Distilling Company
6:15 p.m. Welcome, introductions from our host, and words from Amy Hirotaka (Advancement Circle Leader) and Bryan McGriff (Board Circle Leader)
6:30 p.m. Crowdsource Choir experience with Joel DeJong
7:15: Live Auction Begins! Get ready to bid on class projects!
7:30 p.m. Raise the Paddle Challenge
7:45 p.m. Raffle drawing for themed baskets
8:00 p.m. Live auction ends
8:00 - 8:30 p.m. Checkout, Gratitude and Goodbyes!
Guide to the Evening
Registration and Check-in
When you check in at the cashier station, you will provide a credit card, receive a bid number, your auction paddle, and drink tickets. All winning bids and purchases will be charged to your credit card on file.Drinks & Drink Ticket
Two drink tickets are included in your purchase of a ticket to attend the gala. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase at the check-in counter for $5 each.
Auction Rules
All sales are final and no exchanges or refunds on items unless specified. Some items/packages require coordination with the donor(s). The auction team has attempted to describe items correctly. There is no warranty, representation, or assumption of liability, and items have not been professionally appraised.Live Auction
Winning bids are acknowledged by the auctioneer and will constitute a legal contract to buy.
Appetizer menu provided by de la soil
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian/Vegan Options
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Dessert
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Win It!
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Win It! 〰️
item: wooden play kitchen with felted food
value: priceless
Lovingly made by Ms Hanna, teacher of the Sunflowers Preschool Class
What could be better thank a delicious home-cooked (pretend) meal, expertly crafted by your child(ren) in their very own wooden play kitchen? Perhaps only the peace of mind that comes from knowing your donation went to such a good cause!
item: Stepping Stones
value: priceless
Handcrafted by Ms. Quinn and her amazing Salmonberries Kindergarten Class
Description of the stepping stones project goes here.
item: Felt Farm
value: Priceless
Created with love by Ms. Bondurant and her Grade 1/2 Class
The knitted piggies will traipse all the way home to their fantastical felted farm! This adorable wool project combines everything that we love about the creativity, imagination, and whimsy of first and second grade at Bright Water!
item: Grade 3/4 project
value: Priceless
Expertly Made by MS. Chamberlain’s Grade 3/4 Class
Project description here
item: Grade 5/6 project
value: Priceless
Lovingly Sculpted by Ms. Simpson’s Grade 5/6 Class
Project description here
item: Grade 7/8 project
value: Priceless
Artistically Executed by Ms. Jarvenin’s Grade 7/8 Class
Project description here
Raffle and Raffle Items
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase until 7:45. Raffle tickets cost $10 each. The raffle will take place during the live auction.
item: Yarn and Felting Basket
value: $200
Description:
Calling all knitters, crafters, or want-to-be’s! This basket is full of gorgeous hand-dyed yarn, knitting needles, wool roving, and needle felting supplies. Whether you’re new to wool or a wisened crafter, this basket will be sure to inspire some amazing creations.
This basket was lovingly created by Melissa Lang Lytle.
item: Watch your garden grow Basket
value: priceless
Description:
It’s time to make your garden breutiful! Whether you have an expansive estate or a compact windowbox, this basket has all the things you’ll need to fill your space with the joys of the plant world!
Special thanks to the Salmonberries Kindergarten class for assembling this beautiful basket.
item: Espresso yourself in Motion Basket
value: priceless
Description:
This basket is perfect for any person on-the-go. And if you need a little help getting a spring in your step, you’re in luck! An amazing espresso machine is included. Now get out there and get moving!
This basket was made possible through the generosity of the Grade 1/2 class.
item: Family Game Night Basket
value: priceless
Description:
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Special thanks to Emerson Hudson for for assembling this fun basket!
item: Date Night Basket #1
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Description:
In the mood for a parent’s night out? Try dinner at Tomo, followed by a movie and ice cream! Top your special evening off with some amazing wine!
This basket is generously created by parents of the Sunflowers Preschool class.
item: Date Night Basket #2
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Is a night at the symphony and dinner at Daniel’s Broiler more your style? Then you’ll love this basket!
This basket is generously created by parents of the Grade 5/6 class.
item: Inner Child Basket
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Face it: sometimes you just need to make some noise. Channel that energy through the inner child basket, complete with one month of Inner Child drum lessons and your very own pair of drum sticks.
This basket is generously created by parents of the class.
Bid On That!
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Bid On That! 〰️
Deep & Wide Gratitude!
Special thanks to all the members of our Gala Planning Team for the time, effort, and contributions to make this event a success!
Advancement Circle
Amy Hirotaka
Stephanie Hunt
Admin Circle
Emerson Hudson
Melissa Lytle
Sohroosh Hashemi
The Founders of Bright Water Waldorf School
Thank you for your imagination, vision, commitment, dedication, and hope that you had (and have!) for our beloved Bright Water!
Guest Speakers & Performers
Ashley Northrup
Bryan McGriff
Crowdsource Choir
Skye Chamberlain
Volunteer Team
A huge thanks to the most excellent folks who volunteered to support tonight’s success! This team includes alumni, alumni parents, current parents, and community members. Grateful for you all!
Special thanks to all our donors of auction items and raffle baskets, teachers, volunteers, and the entire Bright Water community for coming together to make this special event possible!
Catering Provided by…
Event Sponsors
This event is made possible through the generosity of our valued sponsors…
