Heart of Gold Ball 2026

Dinner Menu

BREAD

Country Sourdough Bread & Olive Baguette Whipped Butter, Smoked Sea Salt, Thyme

Tuscan Garden Caesar Salad

Gem Lettuce, Tuscan Kale, Butternut Squash, Smoked Egg Yolk, Parmesan, Herbed Focaccia Croutons (NF) Vegan Options Available

Pan-Roasted Airline Chicken Breast

Sweet Potato Puree, Caramelized Root Vegetables, Brussels Sprouts, Apple Cider Cream (GF, NF)

Polenta Gateau Napoleon 

Wood Grilled Oyster Mushrooms, Root Vegetable Fricassee, Butternut Squash Puree, Crispy Kale, Severson Farm Polenta Cake (GF, NF, Vegan)

Silent Auction Details

The Silent Auction will close at 10:00pm central time on Friday March 6th, 2026.  Hephzibah Children's Association reserves the right to extend the Auction past the listed close time.  All sales are final. Please read the item details there are a few items that cannot be shipped.

There are no exchanges or refunds on winning items. Please respect all the restrictions set forth by the item donors and read all certificates, vouchers, and corresponding materials carefully. When paying by credit card, a transaction fee of 3.5 percent will be added to your charge. 

Hephzibah Children's Association reserves the right to withdraw any item prior to the commencement of the bidding of such item. Valuations set for items being auctioned are donor's estimates and are not guaranteed by Hephzibah Children's Association. Items may not be re-sold at public sales.

Reservations for all trips, hotel accommodations, parties and similar events are subject to availability, not redeemable for cash nor exchangeable, good for one visit only, cannot be used in conjunction with any other special discounts and/or promotions, and must be mutually arranged with the donor unless otherwise specified. Reservations for trips, parties and similar events must be made in advance as noted on vouchers and are subject to availability. All certificates and donations from restaurants or hotel services exclude taxes, gratuities and alcoholic beverages unless otherwise mentioned.

Unless otherwise specified, all items and services must be used within one year of March 6, 2026. Please note that many items have expiration dates, and some items are for a designated date. Future donations depend upon strict observance of these restrictions. 

How do I participate in the Silent Auction? 

Register to bid online! From the Heart of Gold Ball homepage. Select "Auction" If you do not have an existing GiveSmart Account, you will be prompted to create one by creating a username and password. Check the boxes for terms and conditions and text messages (you will want to be notified about items you bid on), then click "Create my GiveSmart account."

If you already have a GiveSmart account, simply click to register or and login to your existing account you will need to add a credit card GiveSmart does not save credit card information.

Do I have to use a mobile phone to bid, or can I participate using my computer?

You can participate in the auction from a computer, tablet, or phone, it's up to you!

Will you need my credit card information?

Yes, a credit card number will be required to bid. When paying by credit card, a transaction fee of 3.5 percent will be added to your charge. 

Will cash be accepted for purchases?

Cash will not be accepted for any purchases at the Heart of Gold Ball, but please feel free to tip the bar staff.

I'm not very tech-savvy, will I have a hard time participating?

The bidding platform is very user-friendly.  Ask one of our Goat staff or event volunteers for assistance the night of the Ball.

If I win, how will I get my items?

If you are attending in person and win an item in the auction, you will be alerted to have your payment processed. Once processed you will receive a receipt for your purchase, show your receipt to the volunteers at checkout to receive your prize.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Emily and Christopher Carroll

Timothy and Amy Davis

Mary DiSomma - Gold Level Sponsor

Law Office of Amy Muran Felton

Ron & Cathy Fox - Bronze Level Sponsor

Maria Garvy 

Marcia Gordon Preston

Ken & Patty Hunt - Gold Level Sponsor

Kenna and Michael MacKinnon

John McConville

Jason Patenaude and Stephanie Walquist

Donna Rolf

Peter Senechalle and Michelle Olson

Byron and Parle Taylor 

Jon Yates and Trine Tsouderos

Farah Usmani

Kristina and Patrick Woodward