Italian Dinner and Silent Auction - THIS FRIDAY night.

Italian Dinner and Silent Auction is THIS FRIDAY night at the Bates Cafeteria

Come one, come all—bring your friends, family and neighbors! Enjoy delicious baked ziti as donated by Annapolis area restaurants such as Bella Italia, Macaroni Grill, Bertucci's, Ledo Pizza and Pasta and others.  Also enjoy the sounds of local professional musicians such as the CYSO Jazz Band, Bates' own Mr, Puckett and his Jazz Quartet, Bates' own Laura Brino and others while you dine on the delicious dinner of baked ziti, rolls, salad and dessert!  Our Silent Auction is bigger and better this year and accepts credit cards.

ONLINE AUCTION opens on Thursday at 8 pm.  See http://www.batespta.org/p/auction.html.  Online bidding will be via e-mail and the rules will be posted on the site.


When: Friday February 22, 5:30-9 pm (dinner closes at 8 pm, Silent Auction at 8:15)
Where: Bates Middle School Cafeteria

Adults: $8 ($10 at the door)
Students: $5 ($8 at the door)
Children under 5: FREE
Pay in advance to get the discount! Only 400 tickets will be sold, first come basis.


Dinner Ticket Purchase information:
You or your child can turn in ticket presales in an envelope marked PTA Mailbox-Italian Dinner in the Main Office.
Family Name: _____________________________________
Phone number: ______________________________________
Student Name: _____________________________________
Email Address (for confirmation): ______________________________________
Number of tickets: Adults ____ x $8 =     $_________
                             Students ____ x $5 = $_________
                             Add’l donation = $_____________
                             Total amount = $______________
Check (made payable to Bates Middle School PTA) or cash accepted for presale
You will receive an email confirmation when we receive your ticket form.

Please contact the jmacris@hotmail.com for ticket purchase questions.

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Here is a preview list of available auction items:


Camp Ballibay / Farm Arts Camp: Check out this amazing Arts Camp in the mountains of Pennsylvania! This donation camp via the Pline Family whose daughter Lexi attended last year as her summer bridge and recommends it highly. Classes include Theatre, Dance, Art, Music, and Film, all in a “Camp Rock” setting with cabins, swimming pool, and horseback riding. Check it out: http://summer-arts-camp.com/ This donation is for the 2-week session from Aug 4-17, 2013. Value is $2490.

In-home 3 hour concert by Mr. Puckett and his Jazz Quartet: Take that summer party or family reunion to the next level with live music with our own Mr. Puckett and his band! Value of Mr. Puckett jammin’ at your party? Priceless!

Gibson's Lodgings of Annapolis: 2 night stay at Gibson's Lodgings of Annapolis in King Suite (http://www.gibsonslodgings.us/) Valued at $450.

Commissioned Oil Painting of Your Home: Renowned local artist Heather Macintosh, one half of the “Painted Houses” team, will immortalize your home with a custom painting. To see some of their work, click here: http://www.alittlegreenhouse.com/category_s/90.htm. Value of a personalized portrait $375

O'Callaghan Hotel: One night stay at O'Callaghan Hotel (www.ocallaghanhotels-us.com/), Value $200

Annapolis Opera "Rigoletto": 2 Adult Tickets to Annapolis Opera Rigoletto on March 15, 2013 8 p.m. One of Verdi's most highly acclaimed operas, it's a simple story of boys behaving badly and an innocent girl caught in the middle with a tragic outcome. The opera has some of the most beautiful music ever written, with caro nome and la donna e mobile ranking among the most beloved arias in all of grand opera. For more info, go to: http://www.annapolisopera.org/index.php?cID=92 Value $180

Annapolis Athletic Club: Get in shape with 3 private training sessions and a one month Membership. Website: www.annapolisathleticclub.com Value $355

Party at Bates Gym: Great way to throw a party for those energetic middle schoolers! Throw a 90 minute (max 2 hours) event at Bates Gym (must be agreed upon date with Mr. DeRoo and 1 adult per 8 children). Value $250

Navy Sports: 2 Tickets to Navy vs. Maryland Lacrosse Tickets April 5, 2013 and 4 Tickets to Navy vs. Delaware Football Tickets September 14, 2013

Gift Card to Maryland Hall $100

"Little Mermaid" - 4 tickets to the Children's Theatre

Westin Hotel - 1 night stay

Annapolis Bowl Party

Orthodontic Treatment with Dr. Mary Trahar - adult or children for invisalign or conventional braces