Project '79 will host a silent auction at 6:30 p.m. tonight in cafeteria A of Westfield High School. This is the major fundraiser for Project '79's 2012 work trip to the Dominican Republic.

Since 2007, Project ’79 has been involved with Foundation for Peace (www.foundationforpeace.org) in the construction of a school/community center, water purification system, and clinic in the very poor district of La Javilla de la Cruz Grande, just north of the capital city of Santo Domingo.

As part of our emphasis on service as one way to understand our relationship to the larger world, Project ’79 has run work trips to the D.R. in 2008, 2009, and 2010. We will return one last time with our largest group ever—nearly 30 participants!—from July 25th to August 3rd, 2012. We will be completing construction on classrooms on the second floor, as well as painting and other
finishing touches. On one of the days, participants will help run a medical clinic for about 500 local families, staffed by doctors and nurses who volunteer their time through the Foundation for Peace.

Work trip participants often describe their time in the D.R. as a transformative experience in their understanding of the world. Visit the SERVICE page on project79.tumblr.com to view our "Dominican Unicorns" video.

Donations are still gratefully accepted.

Silent Auction Items to Bid on:

Latin Food Basket

Photo Shoot Session and all .jpg Images

Yoga Class for 1-10 people

Westfield Symphony Orchestra Tickets

Three Hours of College Essay Tutoring

Gourmet Coffee Basket

Summer Musical Theater Conservatory tuition

Book Basket for Girls (4th-6th grade)

Book Basket for Boys (5th-7th grade)

Book Basket for Boys (K-2nd grade)

Book Basket for Boys (Star Wars and Lego)

Book Basket for Toddlers (Board Books)

Book Basket for Adults

Vera Bradley Wallet and Pocketbook

Lilly Pulitzer summer tote bag/cooler and a matching travel mug

Therapeutic Touch or Reiki Session
Tennis Lesson

Family Art Experience

Italian Dinner Basket

Parker Plants Gift Certificate

Town Bookstore Gift Certificate

Wine Basket

Taylormade Golf Putter and Balls

Ham Radio Instruction

Original Pet Portrait

Parisi Speed School Evaluation and Speed Class

Breathe Fitness Studio Evaluation and Personal Training Session

Four Sessions of SAT English Tutoring

On the Side Spa Gift Certificate

Turning Point Meal Cards

Pandora Gift Basket

Hersey's Gift Certificate for 3-Foot Sub

Bagel Chateau Gift Certificate

Westfield Area YMCA Membership

Westfield Car Service Gift Certificate

Westfield Cleaners Gift Certificate

Perrotti’s Quality Meats and Groceries Gift Certificate

Castle Bootery 20% off Discount

College Essay Preparation Sessions

Coach Purse

CPR/First Aid Course for 4