Immaculate Conception School has been bustling with activity as it prepares for its 34th annual gala auction, the school’s major fundraiser with a theme this year of “Escape to Margaritaville.” The auction will be in the spotlight on Saturday, March 21, a tropical night of sunshine and sand at the school.

The 34th annual auction is a time to celebrate the future of Catholic education in Port Clinton,” said officials of the Friends of Immaculate Conception School. Some of the items up for auction are a private VIP tour and dinner experience at Twin Oast Brewery; a 1-hour violin concert; an overnight stay at the Vineyard Woods in Geneva on the Lake for two people with wine tasting.

Also on the auction block is free lunch for a year at local favorite Coffee Express; a Learn to Fly 1-hour airplane flight lesson from Fremont Flight Academy; and private yoga class for 10 friends. Donations of any kind can be dropped off at the school.

The night promises to be a tropical evening of fun and friendship. Included with the $35 ticket will be a Caribbean catered dinner and desserts, margarita machine, beer, wine and soft drinks. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

To make a reservation for this year’s auction call the school office at 419-734-3315 through March 16. For tickets you can also send a check payable to FICS to: ICS Office, 109 West 4th St., Port Clinton, or pay online at portclintonics.weshareonline.org. No tickets are issued. Names are added to the ICS Reservation List.

In addition to the dynamic silent auction, there will be a live auction, 50/50 raffles, grab bags, and many other fun events throughout the evening. All proceeds go directly to Immaculate Conception School and to the continuation of providing a quality education at ICS.

Immaculate Conception School is also accepting registrations for the 2020-2021 school years for preschool and grades K-5. Call the school to schedule a visit at 419-734-3315.