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October 22, 2011<\/span><\/strong>
Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion<\/span><\/strong>
Silent auction starts at 5:30pm<\/span><\/strong>
Dinner served at 7:00pm<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Help Washington Bikes shift gears for bicycle advocacy statewide by joining us at our annual fundraiser on October 22!\u00a0 Proceeds from this event support our advocacy and education efforts statewide.\u00a0 These funds help us deliver Safe Routes to School services to districts around Washington and make it possible for us to bring our Hub & Spoke events to bike advocates in their communities.\u00a0 They help us shift the gears of government policies and change the minds of legislators.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Purchase tickets!<\/strong><\/span><\/u>
<\/span>Tickets are $70 each or $700 for a table of ten–<\/span>if purchased by September 30<\/span><\/em>.\u00a0 After that date, prices are $85\/$850.\u00a0 Tickets may be purchased online<\/a>, by check, or by calling Donna Govro at 206.224.9252 x300.\u00a0 Check our auction page<\/a> for more details.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Volunteer!<\/strong><\/span><\/u>
<\/span>We rely on volunteers to help make this event a success.\u00a0 We need volunteers to help with event set up, clean up, registration, check out, serving food, and much more.\u00a0 Contact <\/span>Matt Lyman<\/a><\/span> if you’d like to help out.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Check our <\/a><\/span>auction page<\/a><\/span> for additional information or call 206.224.9252.\u00a0 We’re looking forward to seeing you on October 22!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to our auction sponsors:<\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>John Duggan, Cycling Attorney<\/strong><\/span>
<\/span>Seattle Children’s Hospital – Research – Foundation<\/strong><\/span>
<\/span>Third Place Books<\/strong><\/span>
Pike Brewing Company<\/span>
REI<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
H4Consulting<\/span>
Kat Marriner Graphic Design<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

Cyclists of Greater Seattle (COGS)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Fun is a given at the auction.\u00a0 Besides the silent and live auctions, there is a dessert dash, wine grab bag, and a split-the-pot raffle.\u00a0 Nearly 300 friends of bicycling attend this gala and there\u2019s ample time to socialize, catch up with old friends and meet new ones!<\/span>
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Donations needed!<\/strong><\/span><\/u>
<\/span>We’re still accepting auction donations and we need a variety of items that will generate spirited bidding.\u00a0 We’d welcome any of the following donations and more:\u00a0 restaurant and retail gift cards, themed gift baskets, massages and spa treatments, yoga and pilates classes, acupuncture treatments, unique experiences, tickets to theater and sporting events, and cash donations.\u00a0 Use our handy <\/span>online donation form<\/a><\/span> to submit your information\u00a0 or contact <\/span>Louise McGrody<\/a><\/span> if you have questions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n