The online portion of Bids for Kids is now open. The auction will run from April 1, 2013 to April 26, 2013, with the live event taking place on May 10, 2013. Proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine in order to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Auction items range from exotic vacation getaways to donated items guaranteed to delight and surprise. So, tell your friends, family, community. Let the bidding begin!