Expeditionary School holds social fund-raiser Wine-tasting, silent auction set for Sept. 17

The Expeditionary School at Black River will hold its Third Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event will take place at The Roundhouse at Jackson Gore, 111 Jackson Gore Road, in Ludlow.

The evening will also include hors d’oeuvres and music by local duo The Bluegrasoles.

For the first time this year, the Silent Auction will also be available online. All interested persons are welcome to view items and place bids until noon on Friday, Sept. 16. Up for bid are a Burton snowboard, Manship custom jewelry, Red Sox tickets, a 2023 Fox Run Golf Club membership, a trip to Spain and many wonderful crafts and gift certificates from local businesses.

Advance tickets can be purchased for $50. Admission fee is $60 at the door.

ESBR is a 501(3)c nonprofit educational organization that continues to provide personalized learning for students in grades 7 through 12.

The board welcomes anyone who wishes to donate items for the Silent Auction. There are opportunities to be a Lead Sponsor for food, wine or music; Community Sponsorships are also available. Further information is available here.

To learn more about the school or get involved, please contact Gary Blodgett, chair of the board, or Kendra Rickerby, Head of School.

Donations can be via the website or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 485, Ludlow, VT 05149.