Spring Auction: Growing Our Connections
Runs May 4-18, 2025
“Food, fun and fellowship! I donate to share what I love. Then I bid so that I can meet people, learn something new, or treat myself — all while supporting River Road!”
– a longtime auction donor and bidder
What is it?
Join us in “Growing Our Connections” by deepening relationships with others in our River Road community. Share your interests, skills, and hospitality by offering an activity, meal, party, or get-away – be creative! Then, join the online bidding for all these offerings between May 4 and May 18. Together we will raise money for RRUUC and have fun – with old and new friends!
How does it work?
All bidding is done via Auctria, an online catalog and bidding platform. The catalog has pictures and descriptions to be perused and bid on. Bid early and often – some donated items/events have limited availability.
Bidding begins at 11am on Sunday, May 4, and continues until 6pm on Sunday, May 18.
Winners will be notified of their winnings via email in the week following the auction.
How do I participate?
DONATE. Consider what type of services or events you could DONATE to others in our community. If you want help brainstorming, browse this list of ideas. Use our Google form to submit your donation to the Auction team. Donations will be gratefully accepted until April 27.
REGISTER. Create an account on the “register” page of our Auctria site.
Auction Tip: click here for the exact steps to register.
- Anyone can see the catalog, whether you are registered or not.
- You only need to register, including giving credit card information, to bid.
- Anyone registered last year is already registered for this year.
START BIDDING! The Auction opens at 11am on Sunday, May 4. Preview the catalog now! (Subject to change.)
- Read descriptions carefully – particularly whether it’s a traditional “raised-price” item where each bid must be increased or a “fixed-price” item. The latter can go quickly right after bidding opens!
- Auction Tip: download the Auctria app on your phone or tablet for quick access to bidding.
- Auction Tip: add a “star” to your favorite items as you browse so you can easily find and bid on them later. Click here for a tutorial on starring.
- Be sure to get your bids in right away for fixed-price items which may only go to the first (6 or 8 or…) bidders.
- Auction Tip: learn to filter for fixed-price items.
- Check back regularly as you may be outbid or some late items may be added.
- Auction Tip: you can filter for categories of interest. Check out this example of how to filter for family-friendly items.
- If you have questions, these FAQs might be of assistance. Otherwise, contact us at auction@rruuc.org.
- Get your last bids in before the Auction closes at 6pm on Sunday, May 18.
AFTER THE AUCTION…
- When you are advised you have won an item, please make prompt payment within Auctria.
- If you won a certificate, you may pick it up at RRUUC after the service on the bridge on June 1 or June 8. Otherwise, it will be mailed to you. For questions contact auction@rruuc.org.
- Enjoy your winnings as we continue to Grow Our Connections at RRUUC!
- Over the next year, consider what you might donate for Spring Auction 2026!
Just a sample of some of the many wonderful things available to bid on:
- Vacation home stays
- Meals and receptions (fixed price and bidding)
- Washington Nationals field level tickets
- Intro Spanish lessons
- Beautiful hikes
- …and so many more!
Questions? Need help offering/bidding? Contact us at auction@rruuc.org.