April is auction month for the ACO Port Hope!
Live Auction
The ACO Port Hope Live Auction team is excited to bring you the first live auction since “before times”. We are calling for donations now! All proceeds of the auction go directly to the Port Hope ACO to support heritage in our community.
Live Auction Date: April 20, 2024
Location: Port Hope Recreation Centre Gymnasium
To Donate, Contact: Blaise Gaetz at blaisegaetz@gmail.com and send photos along with a description of the items you wish to donate. Items that are selected are appraised, and then tax receipts will be sent.
Examples of Items Sought for Donation:
- quality late Georgian/Early Victorian/Deco/MCM furniture
- vintage and antique garden accessories and furniture (no tools please)
- vintage and quality porcelain, sterling silver, and crystal glassware
- original artwork
- oriental carpets
- fine architectural elements (doors, columns, windows)
Virtual Auction
Our Virtual Auction committee has been working hard on yet another fabulous virtual offering on the MaxSold platform. Keep watching for the auction link, which goes live on the opening date of the auction, which is April 9th. The virtual auction will run from April 9th to the 16th. Please contact Sharon Hancock at sharonhancock@hotmail.com or Peter Duck at duckkpeter@gmail.com if you have items to donate to this auction. They are almost set for donations for this auction, but would be happy to see items of interesting artwork in particular. Huge thanks to the entire virtual auction group, who continue to work diligently to provide both fundraising and fun experiences for our members and beyond.