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URL:https://loudandlocal.me/events/kids-first-bidding-for-brighter-futures
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SUMMARY:Kids First Bidding for Brighter Futures Gala
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026\, join your friends\, neighbors\,
  and community champions from across Maine for an unforgettable evening wi
 th a powerful purpose as Kids First Center hosts the Bidding for Brighter 
 Futures Gala from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Portland Country Club\, 11 Foreside
  Road in Falmouth.\n\nThe festive event brings together supporters for a n
 ight filled with food\, fun\, connection\, exciting auction experiences\, 
 and heartfelt impact - all to help Maine children and families navigate on
 e of life’s hardest transitions: separation and divorce.\n\nEvery ticket
  purchased helps fund co-parenting education\, counseling\, and support se
 rvices that reduce conflict and create healthier\, more stable futures for
  children statewide.\n\nReturning to lead the evening are fan favorites Mi
 ke Carey\, professional auctioneer and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Tranz
 on Auction Properties\, and Meghan Torjussen\, evening news anchor for WMT
 W Channel 8\, serving as emcee. Their energy and enthusiasm promise a memo
 rable night of generosity and celebration.\n\nThe Silent Auction offers a 
 wide range of desirable experiences and swag including Portland Hearts of 
 Pine soccer tickets\, numerous hotel stays (including a forest yurt!)\, go
 lf\, rafting\, spa packages\, a private site-seeing flight\, a Seadog skyb
 ox\, fine dining\, ski passes\, and so much more.\n\nThe Live Auction will
  feature several extraordinary experiences including a food truck party\, 
 private waterfront getaways in remote locations\, two different deluxe Red
  Sox experiences at Fenway\, and more.\n\nTickets are now on sale and avai
 lable online. General admission tickets are $100. Host Committee tickets a
 re $150 for individuals or $300 per couple and include an invitation to th
 e VIP Champagne Reception.\n\nTogether\, attendees will help ensure more M
 aine families have access to the tools\, guidance\, and support they need 
 to build brighter futures for their children.\n\nFor more information\, co
 ntact Tom Doherty\, info@kidsfirstcenter.org or call (207) 761-2709.\n\n&n
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LOCATION:Portland Country Club\, 11 Foreside Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\,
  Southern Maine\, United States
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