Friday evening is the annual Butte Central Spring Auction taking place at the Maroon Activities Center.  Along with being the largest fundraiser of the year for Butte Central Catholic Schools, it's also a very enjoyable event with some impressive items on the auction block.  Here is a release from the Butte Central Education Foundation:

The 2025 Butte Central Catholic Schools Spring Auction will be held this Friday March 21, 2025. The theme for the annual event is “Nashville Nights”. The auction benefits academic and activities at Butte Central Catholic Elementary, Junior High, and High School.  More than 150 items in all price ranges will be featured on the auction agenda. Included are vacations, golf packages, college scholarships, gift baskets, sports camps, yard furniture, professional services, orthodontic services, food packages, and gift certificates and much more.

Two exciting raffles are also being held in conjunction with the auction. The first raffle features a winning prize of a VRBO Certificate valued at $3,000 or $3,000 cash. Only 125 tickets will be sold.

The second raffle features a variety of vacation options or $3,000 in cash. Tickets for that raffle are $10. The trips include a Hawaii vacation, a Vegas VIP package, or a Nashville getaway. Raffle tickets are available by calling Butte Central Catholic Elementary at 406-782-4500 or the Butte Central Foundation Office at 406-723-6706.

To view the auction agenda or to register as a bidder, interested individuals may go to https://BC2025.ggo.bid Links to the auction can also be found on the Butte Central Schools Facebook page and the Butte Central Schools website; wearebcmaroons.com . Tickets are available at the door on Friday or by calling the BC Development Office at 406-723-6706.  Doors open at 5:30 with dinner set for 6pm.  For more information on the “Nashville Nights” Butte Central Auction, please call the Butte Central Foundation Office at 406-723-6706.

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