Online Auction - September 5 - 15

The online auction will open for bidding Friday, September 5!
It will close on Monday, September 15 at 9 PM
Register to bid:
- Event registrants: If you registered for the event, you will receive an email from DonorView with your portal account information. By signing into your portal you can place bids for the online auction.
- Portal entry: Click the auction link to register or sign in to bid!

Gluten Free Cake

Phil's Just Java freshly roasted coffee beans

Summit Airbnb

LIVE EVENT DETAILS

Dinner · Music · Auction

The Loft at Liberty Street:
A stunning downtown venue with beautifully preserved details and modern refinement.

Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 5:30 PM

A gathering for adults who care about EMS

The Loft at Liberty

Hosted by Adam Yoder

Thaddeus Jackson' 20

THE EVENING'S SCHEDULE

Music - 5:30 PM

Alumnus Thaddeus Jackson '20 is forming a jazz quartet to play during the social hour.

Dinner - 6:30 PM

A modern, season-inspired menu catered by Magpie Diner (Kirsten Nafziger ‘89)

Auction

A live auction of unique experiences hosted by Adam Yoder, EMS alumni dad, social worker, and hilarious auctioneer will follow dinner. Proceeds support the EMS Flames Fund.

Preview live and silent auctions here! (when it opens)

Tips for attendees:

Polished and comfortable attire (cocktail-optional) for an evening out!
Parking: On-street parking, Rockingham County Municipal Building lot, Magpie & Mercantile lot, or accessible parking behind the Loft.

MENU

Appetizers for social hour:
Smoked Salmon Everything Bagel Deviled Eggs (gf)
Burrata and Hot Honey Crostini (v)
Pork Belly Burnt ends with Pickled Cucumber (gf)

Buffet Menu:
Caesar Salad with Flame-kissed Sweet Corn (v, gf)
Hot Dinner Rolls with Herb Butter (v)
Smoked Brisket (gf, df)
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Hot Honey and Lime (gf, df)
Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese (v)
Blistered Haricot Vert with Garlic (vegan, gf)
Charred Potato Salad with Chimichurri (vegan, gf)
Roasted Summer Squash with Lemon and Herbs (vegan, gf)

Desserts:
Chocolate S'mores Tarts with Toasted Marshmallow Meringue (v)
Roasted Lemon Meringue Tarts
Roasted Late-Summer Fruit and Whipped Honey Yogurt Parfaits (vegan, gf, df)

TOGETHER, YOU MAKE EMS STRONGER!

The annual fall auction benefits the Flames Fund at EMS. Donors can give to what inspires them: support for student belonging, educator excellence, campus improvements, core values, and where needed most to strengthen our vision and mission.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their support and commitment to “fan the flame”. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.