Fireman's Auction

Each year our family grows and so we've decided that it's time to do a "fundraiser" to save money for the next years reunion. 
So, we are going to have a FIREMAN"S AUCTION (or Chinese Auction - or any other name you want to call it :)
Here is how it works -

Everyone brings nice items, homemade crafts or arts or even a very nice used item, that you are no longer using. Everyone buys tickets for $1 each, write your name on the tickets and then each item has a paper bag next to it. so you drop a ticket or many in each bag, depending on how badly you want that item. Then after the time period for bidding is up. someone draws one ticket out of each bag and they win the item.
So someone could get an item for cheap, but everyone that bid is also paying for it. We thought it would be a fun way to raise money for future reunions. Everyone would bring crafts, art or nice things to the reunion for this auction.... I love seeing everyone's talents and fun ideas too.... We thought it would be a blast.

We will do a Kids table for .50 a ticket - please bring a few kids items.  Things that kids would want, but that are in good condition or new.

Please Remember to bring a couple Items (And some extra cash / Checks / Quarters - (for the kids))