About our Event

This year the Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts PTO is hosting its annual silent auction, 70’s Disco Ball, on Friday, April 21^st at the McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo.

All proceeds will benefit the students of Los Primeros through enrichment programs.

FAQ’s about the event

When & Where?:  Friday, April 21^st at the McCormick Home Ranch.  2034 East 5^th Street, Camarillo, California 93012. The event starts at TBD.

What do I wear?  Whatever you are comfortable in!  The event is at an outdoor venue, so bring a wrap or jacket.  Feel free to wear 70’s Disco attire! Or jeans! Or bell bottoms or Disco Dress or a 70’s polyester Tux!  If you dress the theme, you will not be the only one, LPSSA parents love to dress up!

Are Children Invited? This is an adult only social event.  Our goal is for parents to be able to relax, talk, meet & socialize with each other in a casual & festive setting for an evening while raising money to support our kids!  Book those babysitters now!

Do Teachers & Staff attend? Yes, they do!  Last year, they had a record turnout!  Los Primeros has a tradition of sponsoring Teachers and Staff members.  On your rsvp card or basket donation forms, there is a section to donate towards your teacher tickets.  Some families donate $5, some buy a whole ticket!  Any extra for your teacher goes towards staff and last year we purchased a ticket for everyone that wanted to attend.  They filled the dance floor and had a blast!

What’s for dinner?  Pure Yummy-ness!  Menu TBDt!  Water and coffee are included.  A dessert table will follow dinner.  Beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase (cash and cards accepted; we do encourage tips in cash!). 

Sounds great!  How do I sign up?

You can register online at https://lpss.ejoinme.org/auction2023 to buy tickets with a credit card (small convenience fee will apply.)  Or, you can submit the response card that was included in your invitation to the school office by Monday, April 10^th!

Can I sponsor the event?  Yes!  If you are interested in sponsoring the event, or know of a business that might be interested, please go to https://lpss.ejoinme.org/auction2023 and select “Sponsor This Event”.

Can I donate to the event?  Yes!  If you are interested in donating an item to the event, or know of a business that might be interested, please go to https://lpss.ejoinme.org/auction2023 and select "Auction Item Donation".

What is the Wine & Whiskey Wagon?  It is a raffle full of wine and whiskey!  Bring a bottle of either and you will receive 5 raffle tickets.  Tickets can also be purchased at the event (5 tickets for $20).  At the end of the evening we will raffle off a winner.  Nothing could be more exciting than that!!!

What is a “Certificate $for$ Board”?  During the event there will be boards posted with gift cards in different denominations.  You will have an opportunity to donate the exact amount they are worth (Dollar 4 Dollar!) to purchase the cards.  They are all local establishments that donated to our event (food, movie tickets, etc.).  If you go there anyway, why not donate to Los Primeros?!!

Where are my tickets?  There are no tickets to worry about.  Once you are registered (either online or with the RSVP card), we will prepare a bid packet for you.  When you arrive, check-in at the registration table and you will receive your bid packet.  It will include your bidder number and a program.

Can I sit with my friends?  Seating is relaxed. No need to reserve a table spot unless you want to.  Feel free to grab a cocktail at the bar, take a walk around the ranch, dance the night away.  There will be a variety of table options to accommodate your needs.  If you would like to sit at an assigned table for 8 or 10, tables can be purchased online!  You will pay a little extra for a full table but we promise you will also receive some “Extra Disco” on that table – it’s worth it!

What about my car?  There is sufficient parking at the Ranch.  You may leave your car overnight if you find you have had too much fun and opt for an Uber or Lyft home.  We encourage everyone to relax responsibly and designate a driver or an Uber for the night.

Do I have to bid on auction items if I attend?   No, you do not have to bid.  But we will have a little something for everyone.  And the Auction items, Gift Certificate sales ($for$), raffle tickets and Live Action are where we make our profits!!  Event ticket sales cover the cost of the venue and food, the Auction is our true Fundraiser!!  Please look for a link describing some of our items up for auction when we are closer to the event.

Can I bring a friend? Of course!  Bring friends, family, grandparents that are interested in supporting our school and our students. 

What am I raising money for?  The silent auction is our major fundraiser supporting next year’s activities.  In the past, the Los Primeros PTO has sponsored many things at LPSSA including field trips and buses, Art Trek, Music classes, Science enrichments, Student of the Month, playground equipment and curriculum supplements.   

What can I expect of the evening?  Fun!  But it will go something like this: TBD (Event Schedule will be added closer to the event).