Save the date: Saturday, October 16, 2010.

Please join us on October 16 for Mathews Elementary’s biggest fundraiser and fall carnival.   Octoberama is not only a great way to meet  and catch up with people at the school and neighborhood, but it’s also the main way we fund school projects.

Unlike many schools in Austin, Mathews relies heavily on Octoberama funds for basic programs, supplies, and teachers.

For local businesses, contributing to the silent auction is a great way to get your name in front of the 400 families and support the school.

October 16, 2010 – 11am to 3pm.

A thank-you card to all the sponsors.

So many people helped make Octoberama happen this year, including silent auction donors, volunteers and school adopters.  Thanks for making it happen.

Here’s a thank-you card from some of the kids [pdf jpg].

Here’s the big sponsor banner that was on-site.

The Octoberama event recipe: mix, bake, enjoy.

We had a great day on Oct 24.  More than 800 kids, parents and locals enjoyed perfect blue skies, the local food and live music.  Thanks for supporting the school!

Ever wondered what goes into making Octoberama? 

Here’s the recipe, from PTA prez Elizabeth Breston.

After-Auction Sale

We had a few items left over after the silent auction.  Now’s the time to stock up for the holidays ;-]

To buy an item, just email Tim Tierney.  The sale closes at 6pm November 6th (Friday).  Items that are crossed-out are already sold.

Here’s the pdf version of the list (includes pictures). See below for the list,  updated 11/1/09.

Poster: Godzilla Defends Mathews, Saves Octoberama

Take a look a the rising stars in the Mathews art class. 

Here’s the very cool poster for this year’s event.  Thanks to Macy Heacock for the assist.

Silent Auction Preview Guide

We’ve got more than 200 items for the silent auction this Saturday.  Here’s a preview guide with all the donors and items.  Thanks to everyone who contributed!

Auction preview item: Party at the Bat Cave!

Share a spectacular night with 50 friends and a few million bats at Bracken Cave, the world’s largest bat colony, outside of San Antonio.   Donated by Bat Conservation International.

Come to the silent auction on October 24 and bid on this item, and 170 others.

• 50-Person Bat Cave Tour @ Bracken Bat Cave.
• Buy-it-now price: $1500.

 Check out the preview video below.

Auction highlight: 100 30-second TV airtime spots

Want to get the word out for your cause or business? We’ve got a fantastic value for local advertisers.

At the silent auction (Oct 24, 11a-3p), you can bid on a package of 30-second TV spots, provided by Grande Communications.

Just provide your own content and work with Grande’s ad partner (Viamedia) to air the spots over Grande’s cable network of 15,000 households around Austin.

For sale: 100 30-second TV airtime spots.

Retail value: $2000.

Expires: 10/24/2010.

Two ACL VIP Passes up for auction (2010)

Lock in your seats for next year’s Austin City Limits Festival by making the winning bid at the Octoberama silent auction.

We’ve got ACL VIP Passes 2010 ($1700 value) for sale.

Buying the two VIP passes gets you access to the plush “ACL Grove”, with food, drinks, spa treatments and – best of all – air conditioned restrooms! Many thanks to the good folks at Capital Sports & Entertainment.

Beck '08. Photo by Cambria Harkey

Bring Your Boots

We’ve got a fantastic line-up at the Octoberama stage this year.  Spread the word and bring your dancin’ shoes.

Here’s the music and entertainment schedule:

11:00a     Soundhouse (Mathews’ alum, rock band)

11:30a     Adina Friedman (Mathews’ alum, singer)

11:50a     J Wagner (Folk & Americana)

12:20p     Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts)

12:50p     Monte Warden (Country/Americana)

1:30p       April Rain (Chinese Dance)

2:00p       Helix (Funk & Jazz)