Mental Health Awareness Month Quarter Auction KICKOFF!
Schedule
Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
144 E Ferguson, Wood River, IL | Wood River, IL
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Grab some friends and a few rolls of quarters and get ready to have a GREAT time kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month with us! LOTS of great items up for bids! Never been to a quarter auction? It’s SUPER fun and so easy! 🪙 The basics
• You buy a paddle (or more than one) when you arrive—this is your bidding number.
• Each item up for grabs is shown (gift baskets, gift cards, products, etc.).
• Instead of bidding dollars like a normal auction, you “bid” with quarters.
🎟️ Bidding process
• Every item has a set number of quarters to bid (usually 1–4 quarters, so 25¢–$1).
• If you want a chance to win that item, you:
• Put the required number of quarters into a container
• Raise your paddle
🔢 Winning
• Once all bids are in, a number is randomly drawn.
• If that number matches your paddle number and you placed the correct bid—you win the item!
👉 If your number is called but you didn’t bid on that item, they just draw again.
💡 Why people love them
• You can win nice stuff for just a few quarters
• It’s low-pressure and social (lots of cheering and excitement)
• Great for fundraising—local businesses often donate items
🧠 Quick example
Let’s say there’s a $50 gift basket:
• The bid is 2 quarters (50¢)
• You toss in 50¢ and hold up your paddle
• They draw a number… if it’s yours, you win that whole basket for 50¢ 🎉
You can buy up to 4 paddles ($10 each)
Snacks and soda/water provided
Hear stories of recovery from our staff and volunteers throughout the evening!
RSVP here >> https://namiswi.org/may-kickoff-quarter-auction/
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Where is it happening?
144 E Ferguson, Wood River, IL, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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