Join us for our School Auction!
Our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Join us for a night filled with delicious food, joyful entertainment, and an exciting auction — all in support of our Bridlemile community.
Every contribution strengthens our school and fuels opportunities for our students.
When: Friday, April 24th, 2026
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Nordic NW Campus - Nordia House
8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223
Attire: Come as you are!
FAQ's
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Auction items that bring in the most $$$:
Vacation homes
Event/Sport tickets
Unique Experiences
(wine tastings, behind the scenes tour, spa days, cooking classes)Restaurant / Local business Gift Certificates
Donate your expertise + time! (Examples include but are not limited to: landscape designer, family photographer, esthetician, stylist)
Please contact foundation@bridlemileschool.org if you can help!
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Each year Bridlemile families host parties to help raise money for the school. These can be kid only, adult only, or fun for the whole family.
Party ideas could include:
A progressive dinner
A murder mystery or theme night
Arts / Crafts How-Tos
Clothing Swap Party
Family Concert in the park
Please contact foundation@bridlemileschool.org if you can help!
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Want to sponsor the auction, or know a business that would love to support our community? Auction sponsors get plenty of attention and celebration in return. Check out our sponsorship packages here.
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We need a few more helping hands for day-of operation logistics.
event set up
clean up
registration/check in
Auctioneer runner
Please contact foundation@bridlemileschool.org if you can help!
FAQ’s
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Where it helps: With state and district budgets tightening, our benefit plays a crucial role in funding the programs and resources that enrich our students’ daily experience. The goal for the coming school year is to fund:
Reading results literacy program
Grow Portland garden program
Staffing support
Field trips
Band program
School technology
Community outreach
…and more
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The Live In-Person Auction is on Friday, April 24, starting at 6pm at Nordia House. The live event will feature exclusive auction packages, delicious food and drinks, and a great chance to hang out with our wonderful school community.
The Online Silent Auction will be available from Thursday, April 16th until Thursday, April 23rd at 9pm. We’ll have tons of great auction items to bid on, including the oh-so-popular parties hosted by Bridlemile families and classroom art.
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The auction will be at Nordia House, located at 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223.
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It’s Casual Friday, come as you are!
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Event Tickets will go on sale through the auction website March 13th-April 13th.
Invite your friends or go solo!
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The Online Auction will go live on Thursday, April 16th and will stay open until 9pm on Thursday, April 23rd. Don’t worry, we will remind you! You’ll have all week to place your bids on the silent auction items.
Stay tuned for “Choose Your Own Adventure” raffle details. We will draw the lucky winner at the Live Auction on Friday, April 24, but you do not need to be present to win. 1 ticket will cost $25, and 5 tickets will cost $100 for a chance to win an amazing trip!
All Live Auction packages will be exclusively available at the live event on April 24. Keep an eye out for some sneak peeks.
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The live auction is an adult-only event. Thank you for understanding.
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There’s still time to donate items/experiences, host a party, or sponsor the auction to make our biggest fundraiser of the year a success! The deadline is Friday, April 3rd. See below and contact foundation@bridlemileschool.org with any questions.