Age Group:
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Event Details
Mark your calendars for our big QuarterMania fundraiser!
When: Saturday, Sept. 28th @ 7:00pm
Where: The American Legion | 829 16th Ave, East Moline
There will be prizes from Rhythm City, Panera, Hungry Hobo, East Moline Coffee, KickServe Coffee and many more!
This event is held by the Friends of the East Moline Public Library and all proceeds will support the library.
What is a QuarterMania?
-A QuarterMania is a cross between an auction and a raffle where people ‘bid’ to win a product/prize of goods donated from local businesses and various home businesses participating in the event. Bids on these new items range from 1 to 4 quarters. There are usually between 40 and 60 items to auction during a QuarterMania.
When you arrive
-When you arrive at the event, you will register and pick out a paddle (or several) with a number on each that is used for your individual bidding on the items you want to try to win. Paddles are $3 each or two for $5
How the auction works
-The auctioneer begins by holding up a product and telling a little bit about the highlights and then tells everyone how much the item is going for – between 1 and 4 quarters. If you would like to bid on that item, you put the corresponding number of quarters in the collection pot then hold up your paddle(s) and wait for your number to be called.
Once all the bids are in – the auctioneer randomly selects a number. If your lucky paddle number is called and you have placed a bid, you WIN that item! Now, if you didn’t bid – you just say “no bid” and the auctioneer will re-shuffle the numbers and continue calling a number until someone who has placed a bid and is holding their paddle up wins
Doors open at 6pm
Quartermania begins at 7pm
You may bring in your own food but drinks must be bought at the bar.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
The library reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by East Moline Public Library, without the express written permission of those included within the photograph/video. The photograph/video may be used in publications both published and online. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified with full names or personal identifying information without the express written permission of the subject, parent, or legal guardian.
A person attending an event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers, and/or contact the library at (309) 755-9614 of his/her intentions and include a photograph.