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Picnic Fundraiser will feature terrific Auction Items

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The 2019 OPA All-Star Picnic and Fundraiser will be a special celebration of our 90th anniversary as an organization. In addition to some all-star readers, we'll have some past presidents join us and share their words along with a special edition of our yearly open-mic. We don't want to give away the details, but let's just say that those who want to read should be ready to pass the baton.

For our fundraising efforts, we'll have both live and silent auctions with some delicious--though not always nutritious--baskets up for grabs. The highlight of the afternoon auctions will be a live bidding on a Sun & Moon Poetry Festival package. Check out all the auction item details below then join us for the OPA picnic on July 13 at Antrim Park in Columbus (details here).

Our sincerest thanks to the auction sponsors: Gramercy Books, Full/Crescent Press, Andy Barr, Susann Moeller, Stephanie Harrell, and Jim Daniels.


LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

SUN & MOON FESTIVAL PACKAGE
  • Sun & Moon Festival Registration
  • Keynote Workshop Registration
  • A Collection of Jim Daniels’ Books (pick up at Festival)


OPA PACKAGE
  • Framed Broadside: "Writer’s Block" by David Chorlton (No 4, E.A.)
  • Annual OPA Membership

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
Grand Merci Basket
GRAND MERCI
  • Gramercy Books Jute Tote
  • $20 Gift Card for Gramercy Books
  • Gramercy Books Hot/Cold Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler
  • Cloth Basket





Grapes of Wrath Basket
GRAPES OF WRATH
  • Chateau St Jean, Fume Blanc, 2013
  • Dry Creek, Zinfandel, 2013
  • Crackers
  • Reed Basket




Dip into Salsa Poetry Basket
DIP INTO SALSA POETRY
  • Hand-pottered Dipping Dish
  • Chips & Salsa
  • Bread Basket







Writer's Block Therapy Basket
WRITER’S BLOCK THERAPY
  • Hand-pottered Ergonomic Mug
  • Praline Chestnut Cocoa
  • Cookies
  • Bread Basket






Dream Poems Basket
DREAM POEMS
  • Abalone Inlay Bracelet
  • Mother of Pearl Inlay Pendant
  • Lined Jewelry Basket







Tea for Two Poets Basket
TEA FOR TWO POETS
  • Porcelain Teapot w/Infuser
  • 2 Tea Mugs
  • Twinings Tea Selection
  • Cookies
  • Paper Napkins
  • Basket


FULL/CRESCENT MOONSHINE
  • Full/Crescent Press Books
  • Tennessee Blackberry Moonshine
  • Lined Picnic Basket
  • Shot Glasses

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