North Shore Civic Ballet to Hold Annual Online Holiday Auction, 11/17-12/7

The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) is ringing in the holiday season with its annual online auction from November 17 to December 7, 2014. The nonprofit dance company is seeking donations of gift cards and gift certificates for a range of services and products and inviting volunteers to participate. All proceeds raised will be used to support new choreography, costuming, scholarships, and special educational projects.

Individuals and businesses are invited to donate gift certificates or gift cards for hotel stays, restaurants, spas, retail stores, car detailing, massages, photography, craft items, luxury services and more. Other suggestions are tickets to sports events, concerts, performances, theatres, museums and additional unique experiences.

A contribution of an item to the auction benefits the buyer and the donor. Retail establishments will get wide exposure. For example, artisans making jewelry or wearable art will also benefit from having their work shown on the auction site. All items for sale will be professionally photographed and displayed on the site. Services and gift certificates will be generously described.

Donations may be dropped off at the NSCB's home at the Marblehead School of Ballet, 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, or call 781-631-6262 to schedule a pick-up.

Volunteers are welcome to get involved in the auction with their time and talent. They can support the art of dance by contacting the ballet company for more information about volunteer opportunities available with the auction and other ways to participate.

Bidders will find a range of items to purchase such as weekend getaways, spa treatments, restaurant gift certificates, jewelry, theatre tickets and much more just in time for the holidays. The auction web site, www.biddingforgood.com/ballet, will open for bids on November 17.

Financial contributions are also welcome and may be made directly to the ballet company. The NCSB is a 501 (c) 3 organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible as permissible by law.

For more information about the North Shore Civic Ballet, the auction, and volunteer opportunities, call 781-631-6262 or visit the organization online at www.havetodance.com/marblehead.