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One of the more popular items at the auction is to buy tickets for neighborhood parties. A group of families will get together and auction a party. They underwrite the cost and sell tickets. People buy tickets, the money goes to the school - the party goes on. And on. And on.
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The party was held (mainly) in the backyard of the host's house. It was very shabby chic decor and utterly fabulous. I had to take pics so you could appreciate it. If you came to my house for fajitas, you'd be sitting on fold-out lawn chairs holding a paper plate in your lap. I have much to do... It was a great party for a great cause - our kids!
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