This auction to benefit Peralta Elementary school will be held at Uptown Body and Fender. Don’t let the name fool you — this is no ordinary body shop. It doubles as an art gallery and was even featured recently in World Architecture News. This is an adults-only event. A ticket buys a gourmet dinner, live entertainment, and a fabulous evening out. Alcoholic drinks may be purchased as well. Advance tickets are available online at the website below for $10, or at the door the night of the event for $15.

The event features: silent and live auctions with amazing items for every budget, DJ Tess Unger spinning tunes, live Music from the Club Crasherz, a photo booth with a classic car as a backdrop (thanks to Lower Rockridge resident Ben Smith and Peralta photographers Wendi Nordeck, Dennis Warsen, and Ian Martin), and delicious food prepared by Peralta’s own Sophina Uong and BZM Catering. 

In addition to the silent and live auctions the night of the event, the online auction is available right now! To view the catalog any time until bidding ends at 9:00 p.m. on March 4, please visit http://auctions.readysetauction.com/peraltaelementarysch/catalog/view. 

The online auction includes 160 items that will not be available at the live auction. It's an easy way to contribute, especially for those who can't make it to the live event. Please pass the link along to friends, family and co-workers. There is something in the catalog for everyone, and this is a great way to contribute to Peralta while getting something concrete in return.

Online items include:

• Arts & Museums: Asian Art Museum, Brushstrokes, Exploratorium, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Lawrence Hall of Science, MOAD, Walt Disney Family Museum 
• Beauty & Health: Massages, Yoga, Teeth Whitening, Brain Training Software, Snips and Supercuts
• Food & Drink: Genova Deli, Cheeseboard, Aunt Mary's Cafe, Bette's Oceanview Diner, Cafe Venezia, LaneSplitter, Sweet Adeline, Zachary's, Yogurt Harmony
• Music & Theater: Freight & Salvage, Shotgun Players, Ashkenaz, La Pena, Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, Cal Performances
• Sports, Fitness and Dance: Kids in Motion, Kids 'N Dance, Kinetic Arts Center, Head over Heels, Pump it Up, Oakland YMCA, Personal Training
• Travel & Vacation: Getaway to Monterey with Two night stay at the Captains' Inn in Moss Landing and Two Whale Watching tickets; Three Park Hopper Day Passes to the one and only Disneyland!

...and much more!