CHRISTMAS AUCTION

December 6th, 2008
6:30 viewing; 7:00 auction

The Christmas Auction is a fundraiser that gives everyone in Del Norte a rare chance to dress up. The festivities include dinner, wine on the house, and plenty of merriment. Auctioned goods and services featured in the past have included hand-made jewelry, goods from local businesses, fly-fishing lessons, remote cabin vacations, a small-plane flight with a local pilot, and gourmet ethnic dinners prepared by locals. Admission has typically been $10 per person. This event is typically held the first Saturday in December after the Merchant Walk and Festival of Lights. It's a great place to find Christmas gifts.

The event originated with the Windsor Board and helped to raise funds to build the Rio Grande Hospital. In 2006 the proceeds went to fund the Ruth Marie Center and the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. In 2007, the La Vereda board teamed up with the Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust. If you'd like to get involved, contact us by phone or email. If you'd like to be on our email list to be notified of events, please email theruthmarie@yahoo.com.