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SUMMARY:River Country Chamber Charity Auction 2025
DESCRIPTION:The River Country Chamber of Commerce of Newaygo County cordially invites you to an elegant evening filled with laughter\, while also giving back to our community. Join us for our annual charity auction. This year's event will be held on Thursday\, November 6th.\n\n\n\nA professional auctioneer will feature a wide variety of items\, such as golf packages to local courses\, exquisite jewelry\, one-of-a-kind gift baskets\, unique experiences and much more. A generous portion of proceeds from the auction will go towards supporting our selected recipient: Bellwether Harbor!\n\n\n\nBellwether Harbor  Animal Shelter is a public animal shelter in Fremont\, MI. With donor and community support the shelter focuses on four key programs: Intake & Adoption\, Training & Humane Education\, Trap-Neuter-Return(TNR) and Direct Support to the Community. Funds from the auction will directly support:\n\n\n	Veterinary services for spay/neuter and vaccinations\n	Purchase of remaining essential equipment\, including another surgery table heating pad and additional anesthesia machine\n	Ongoing supplies such as food and recovery care items\n	Outreach and education to increase community awareness and community participation \n\n\n\n\nThis evening is not only an opportunity to give back but also a chance to network with community leaders\, business owners\, and fellow philanthropists. It is a night of celebration\, where we come together to make a difference and bring hope to those in need. We hope that you will join us for this special evening and help us make a positive impact in our community. Please RSVP by November 1st to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!\n\nWe are humbled and so grateful with the generosity that our recipient and chamber received in 2024.  Approx. $14\,000 was donated to Love INC of Newaygo County for their Rooms of Refuge program with your generous support! \n\n\n\n Sponsorship Opportunities are available\n\n Volunteer with us! \n\n\n\nFAQ:\n\nWhat is the attire: A balance between polished and relaxed. More elevated than business casual\, but not as formal as a tuxedo or floor-length gown. But really\, we just want your presence and for you to be comfortable!\n\nParking: This venue is super accessible and plenty of parking. There are reserved handicap spots in front of the venue or a convenient and covered drop off location. \n\nHow can I help? We'd love your help! If you'd like to donate\, please fill out this form or there's a  Printable option here. We also love volunteers - sign up pending.\n\nWhat payment methods do you accept? During the event we will accept cash\, check or credit card. An invoice option will not be available during the event. We kindly ask you to not check out until the live auction has been completed. \n\nHow can my organization apply to be the recipient? It's easy! Submission deadline was 7/24/25. Thank you for your interest. Announcement will be made soon!\n\n\n\nTimeline:\n\n5:30-6:00: Mingle\, check out silent auction items\, cash bar\n\n6:00-6:30: Dinner buffet\n\n6:30: Silent auction closes\, dessert\, recipient & chamber speaks\n\n6:45: Silent auction winners announced\, Live auction begins\n\n\n\n \nThe River Country Chamber Charity Auction is one of the premier events in Newaygo County each year.  Besides seeing friends and meeting new people\, we gather to support worthwhile organizations doing amazing work in our county.  I look forward to this event every year with great anticipation!\n\n -John P. Buckley Jr.  President/CEO\n\n\n\nOUR COMMITTEE IS STILL WORKING HARD TO BRING YOU EVEN MORE FANTASTIC EXPERIENCES\, BASKETS AND PACKAGES! THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR ALREADY CONFIRMING WITH US! \n\n\n\nVIEW OUR FB EVENT PAGE FOR PHOTOS OF THE AWESOME DONATIONS! \n\n\n\n37 NORTH\n\nALL ABOUT YOU SALON\n\nA M FLORAL & GIFTS\n\nBARTON'S CUTTING EDGE\n\nBEAVER TREE SERVICE\n\nBELLWETHER HARBOR ANIMAL SHELTER\n\nBLISSFULL WELLNESS MASSAGE\n\nCAMP NEWAYGO\n\nCARLSON'S ALMONDS\n\nCELEBRATION CINEMAS\n\nCHASE BEAUTY\n\nCRONKS ACE HARDWARE & LUMBER CENTER\n\nCUNNINGHAM CONTRACTORS\n\nDETERS HEATING & COOLING\n\nELSIE'S ICE CREAM\n\nETNA SUPPLY\n\nFIREKEEPERS CASINO\n\nFREDDY'S FUN PARTY RENTALS\n\nFREDERICK MEIJER GARDENS\n\nFRIAR INVESTMENTS\n\nGEERS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC\n\nGRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM \n\nGRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS\n\nGRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY\n\nHERITAGE MUSEUM OF NEWAYGO COUNTY \n\nHESPERIA SPORT SHOP\n\nHYPE STUDIO\n\nJ&A SUNRISE FARMS\n\nJAMS SWEET RETREAT\n\nJOHN BALL ZOO\n\nKODA CONSTRUCTION\n\nMOON DANCE CAFE\n\nNCAA-ARTSPLACE\n\nNIEBOER ELECTRIC\n\nNEWAYGO FITNESS\n\nNEWAYGO INSURANCE\n\nNEWAYGO PLUMBING HEATING & AC\n\nNIEBOER ELECTRIC\n\nNORTHWOOD FAMILY TRADITIONS GOLF COURSE\n\nPATRIOT FARM\n\nPILGRIMS RUN GOLF CLUB\n\nPRECISION PET GROOMING & BOUTIQUE \n\nRENAY DEERING HORTON - REMAX\n\nRENT SMART\n\nRIDERS CREATIONS\n\nRIVER COUNTRY CHAMBER\n\nRUSSEL & BALLARD \n\nSNOOT SNACKS\n\nST IVES GOLF CLUB\n\nSUPERSTAR FUN EVENTS\n\nSWAGMAMA \n\nTAMARAC WELLNESS CENTER\n\nTC PAINTBALL\n\nTHE BROOK RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES \n\nTHE DOGWOOD CENTER FOR PERFORMING ART\n\nTHE FALLS AT BARBER CREEK\n\nTHE FRECKLED FAWN\n\nTHE PET NANNY\n\nTHE WILDLIFE CENTER AT LEGENDS RANCH\n\nTUMBLED EARTH DESIGNS\n\nTWO HOT TAMALES\n\nUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN\n\nWALLOON LAKE WINERY\n\nWATER'S EDGE GOLF COURSE\n\nWHITECAPS \n\nWHITEFISH LAKE GOLF CLUB
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>\n<div>\n<p><span style="font-size: 14px\;">The River Country Chamber of Commerce of Newaygo County cordially invites you to an elegant evening filled with laughter\, while also giving back to our community. Join us for our annual charity auction. This year&#39\;s event will be held on Thursday\, November 6th.<br />\n<br />\nA professional auctioneer will feature a wide variety of items\, such as golf packages to local courses\, exquisite jewelry\, one-of-a-kind gift baskets\, unique experiences and much more. A generous portion of proceeds from the auction will go towards supporting our selected recipient: <a href="https://www.bellwetherharbor.org/">Bellwether Harbor</a>!<br />\n<br />\nBellwether Harbor&nbsp\; Animal Shelter is a public animal shelter in Fremont\, MI. With donor and community support the shelter&nbsp\;focuses on four key programs: Intake &amp\; Adoption\, Training &amp\; Humane Education\, Trap-Neuter-Return(TNR) and Direct Support to the Community. Funds from the auction will directly support:</span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Veterinary services for spay/neuter and vaccinations</li>\n	<li>Purchase of remaining essential equipment\, including another surgery table heating pad and additional anesthesia machine</li>\n	<li>Ongoing supplies such as food and recovery care items</li>\n	<li>Outreach and education to increase community awareness and community participation&nbsp\;</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><br />\n<span style="font-size: 14px\;">This evening&nbsp\;is not only an opportunity to give back but also a chance to network with community leaders\, business owners\, and fellow philanthropists. It is a night of celebration\, where we come together to make a difference and bring hope to those in need. We hope that you will join us for this special evening and help us make a positive impact in our community. Please RSVP by November 1st to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!</span></p>\n</div>\n<span style="font-size: 14px\;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255\, 255\, 255\, 0.94)\;"><font color="#000000" face="Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif">We are humbled and so grateful with the generosity that our recipient and chamber received in 2024.&nbsp\; Approx. $14\,000 was donated to Love INC of Newaygo County for their Rooms of Refuge program with your generous support!&nbsp\;</font></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><strong><span style="background-color: rgba(255\, 255\, 255\, 0.94)\;"><font color="#000000" face="Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif"><a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1709/File/2025_SPONSORSHIP_FORMS/RCCharityAuctionSponsorship.pdf">&diams\;Sponsorship Opportunities are available</a><br />\n<a href="https://signup.com/go/yacnQni">&diams\;Volunteer with us!&nbsp\;</a></font></span></strong><br />\n<br />\n<strong>FAQ:</strong><br />\n<strong>What is the attire</strong>: A balance between polished and relaxed. More elevated than business casual\, but not as formal as a tuxedo or floor-length gown. But really\, we just want your presence and for you to be comfortable!<br />\n<strong>Parking</strong>: This venue is super accessible and plenty of parking. There are reserved handicap spots in front of the venue or a convenient and covered drop off location.&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>How can I help?&nbsp\;</strong><span style="font-family: arial\;">We&#39\;d love your help! If you&#39\;d like to donate\,&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.rivercountrychamber.com/form/view/36972">please fill out this form</a>&nbsp\;or there&#39\;s a&nbsp\;</span><a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1709/File/charity_auction/20251.pdf">&nbsp\;Printable option here</a>. We also love volunteers - sign up pending.<br />\n<strong>What payment methods do you accept? </strong>During the event we will accept cash\, check or credit card. An invoice option will not be available during the event. We kindly ask you to not check out until the live auction has been completed.&nbsp\;<br />\n<font color="#000000" face="Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif"><strong>How can my organization apply to be the recipient?</strong>&nbsp\;It&#39\;s easy! Submission deadline was 7/24/25. Thank you for your interest. Announcement will be made soon!</font></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><strong>Timeline:</strong><br />\n5:30-6:00: Mingle\, check out silent auction items\, cash bar<br />\n6:00-6:30: Dinner buffet<br />\n6:30: Silent auction closes\, dessert\, recipient &amp\; chamber speaks<br />\n6:45: Silent auction winners announced\, Live auction begins</span><br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;\n<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 10pt\; font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-family: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">The River Country Chamber Charity Auction is one of the premier events in Newaygo County each year.&nbsp\; Besides seeing friends and meeting new people\, we gather to support worthwhile organizations doing amazing work in our county.&nbsp\; I look forward to this event every year with great anticipation!</span></p>\n\n<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 10pt\; font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-family: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">&nbsp\;-</span>John P. Buckley Jr.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;President/CEO<br />\n<br />\n<strong>OUR COMMITTEE IS STILL WORKING HARD TO BRING YOU EVEN MORE FANTASTIC EXPERIENCES\, BASKETS AND PACKAGES! THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR ALREADY CONFIRMING WITH US!&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nVIEW OUR <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1D6WNzwvYc/">FB EVENT</a> PAGE FOR PHOTOS OF THE AWESOME DONATIONS!&nbsp\;</strong><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:tahoma\;"><span style="font-size:12px\;">37 </span>NORTH<br />\nALL ABOUT YOU SALON<br />\nA M FLORAL &amp\; GIFTS<br />\nBARTON&#39\;S CUTTING EDGE</span><br />\n<span style="font-size:12px\;"><span style="font-family:tahoma\;">BEAVER TREE SERVICE<br />\nBELLWETHER HARBOR ANIMAL SHELTER<br />\nBLISSFULL WELLNESS MASSAGE<br />\nCAMP NEWAYGO<br />\nCARLSON&#39\;S ALMONDS<br />\nCELEBRATION CINEMAS<br />\nCHASE BEAUTY<br />\nCRONKS ACE HARDWARE &amp\; LUMBER CENTER<br />\nCUNNINGHAM CONTRACTORS<br />\nDETERS HEATING &amp\; COOLING<br />\nELSIE&#39\;S ICE CREAM<br />\nETNA SUPPLY<br />\nFIREKEEPERS CASINO<br />\nFREDDY&#39\;S FUN PARTY RENTALS<br />\nFREDERICK MEIJER GARDENS<br />\nFRIAR INVESTMENTS<br />\nGEERS FAMILY&nbsp\;CHIROPRACTIC<br />\nGRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM&nbsp\;<br />\nGRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS<br />\nGRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY<br style="font-size: 14px\;" />\nHERITAGE MUSEUM OF NEWAYGO COUNTY&nbsp\;<br />\nHESPERIA SPORT SHOP<br />\nHYPE STUDIO<br />\nJ&amp\;A SUNRISE FARMS<br />\nJAMS SWEET RETREAT<br />\nJOHN BALL ZOO<br />\nKODA CONSTRUCTION<br />\nMOON DANCE CAFE<br />\nNCAA-ARTSPLACE<br />\nNIEBOER ELECTRIC<br />\nNEWAYGO FITNESS<br />\nNEWAYGO INSURANCE<br />\nNEWAYGO PLUMBING HEATING &amp\; AC<br />\nNIEBOER ELECTRIC<br />\nNORTHWOOD FAMILY TRADITIONS&nbsp\;GOLF COURSE<br />\nPATRIOT FARM<br />\nPILGRIMS RUN GOLF CLUB<br />\nPRECISION PET GROOMING &amp\; BOUTIQUE&nbsp\;<br />\nRENAY DEERING HORTON - REMAX<br style="font-size: 14px\;" />\nRENT SMART<br />\nRIDERS CREATIONS<br />\nRIVER COUNTRY CHAMBER<br />\nRUSSEL &amp\; BALLARD&nbsp\;<br />\nSNOOT SNACKS<br style="font-size: 14px\;" />\nST IVES GOLF CLUB<br />\nSUPERSTAR FUN EVENTS<br />\nSWAGMAMA&nbsp\;<br />\nTAMARAC WELLNESS CENTER<br />\nTC PAINTBALL<br />\nTHE BROOK RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES&nbsp\;<br />\nTHE DOGWOOD CENTER FOR PERFORMING ART<br />\nTHE FALLS AT BARBER CREEK<br />\nTHE FRECKLED FAWN</span></span></p>\n</div>\n<span style="font-size:12px\;"><span style="font-family:tahoma\;">THE PET NANNY<br />\nTHE WILDLIFE CENTER AT LEGENDS RANCH<br />\nTUMBLED EARTH DESIGNS<br />\nTWO HOT TAMALES<br />\nUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN<br />\nWALLOON LAKE WINERY<br />\nWATER&#39\;S EDGE GOLF COURSE<br />\nWHITECAPS&nbsp\;<br />\nWHITEFISH LAKE GOLF CLUB</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:The Dogwood Center for Performing Arts 4734 S Campus Court Fremont\, MI 49412
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