Bid in Silence Saturday to Support Jenks

Friends of John S. Jenks is throwing its first fundraiser since Saturday, June 9. The event is called "Let There Be Music" and will take place at from 4-7 p.m.

The fundraiser will go to benefit the music and arts programs at the school. Suggested donations for entry are $20 per individual, $30 for two or $40 per family. 

Along with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments amidst live music from area musicians- including a performance by J.S. Jenks music students- a silent auction full of Chestnut Hill favorites will be featured.

Children are welcome at the event, and family music and face-painting will part part of the activities.

"We've been thrilled with the reception we've had thus far from the community. The Chestnut Hill Community Association, Chestnut Hill Business Association and the Business Improvement District have all been very receptive and supportive of our efforts," said Haviva Goldman, president of the board of Friends of J.S. Jenks.

"Individual businesses up and down the Avenue have been very generous. As we have been getting the word out about our organization we have been making new connections with local businesses and organizations that we hope will grow into partnerships moving forward."

Below is a full list of the auction items up for bid at the fundraiser:

Memberships and Event Tickets

• Membership to the Chestnut Hill Community Association and two tickets to the 2012 Holiday House Tour
• Four tickets vouchers to a show at the Stagecrafters Theater
• Two Box Seat tickets to the July 22nd Philadelphia Phillies game donated by Mayor Nutter
• Four tickets to a Classic Alive event of your choice during the 2012-2013 season. Presented by nonprofit LiveConnections
• Private Classical Music Concert in your home by musical trio Renee Warnick, Hannah Cole and Mim Morris-Kim
• A WXPN radio membership and CD’s from WXPN performances. Also WXPN has donated an opportunity to sit in the studio with David Dye as he interviews a musician for his World Café radio program.
• Beech level membership at Morris Arboretum along with two books including an autographed copy of the new coffee table book of photographs by the Director Paul Meyers.

Classes and Experiences

• Learn to Brew Beer Class (two part class for up to 4 participants) donated by the Malt House Limited at 7101 Emlen Street
• A Pilates assessment, orientation and one group class donated by Pilates in Germantown
• Behind the scenes tour for up to 8 people at the Academy of Natural Sciences led by Dr. Ted Daeshler, Curator of Paleontology
• Principal for the day: An opportunity for a Jenks student to experience the behind the scenes administrative world of the school, including a tour of the inner workings of the school (e.g. the boiler room), visits to classrooms with the principal, lunch with the principal, and more
• Off-season house share (up to 8 people) at Bethany Beach
• Art lesson with Ms. Laura Eyring, a Jenks parent and children’s artist.

Art and Craft Work

• Donated art work from the October Gallery
• Donated framed poster print of the Phillies Phanatic, from the Carol Schwartz Gallery
• An Original children’s illustration by Ms. Laura Eyring, Jenks parent and children’s artist
• Two handmade pillows by Stephanie Mayes, Patchwork Circus

Gift Certificates and Items from local businesses

• $25 gift certificate from Iron Hill Brewery
• $25 gift certificate from Cafette
• $40 gift certificate from Chestnut 7
• $25 gift certificate from Indigo Schuy
• $25 gift certificate from Oxford Circus
• Clay pot with planted herbs from Laurel Hill
• Gift bag from Mango
• Ice cream cake from Bredenbecks

There will also be a raffle giving away a variety of additional gift certificates from local businesses including Night Kitchen Bakery, Metropolitan Bakery, Cosimos Pizza, Hideaway Music, Chestnut Hill Sports, Drake’s catering, Weaver’s Way Co-op and more. Our grand prize for the raffle are two premium seat tickets to a Philadelphia Phillies game of choice.