Before Floresta's "Planting Hope" Banquet and Silent Auction sneaks up on you, start bidding early! For the first time ever, Floresta is posting a select number of items online for you to start bidding on!

Here are 3 important facts you should know:

1. Online Auction Bidding will begin on September 12 and conclude on October 13. Be sure to sign the guestbook to be kept up to date on the exciting online auction.

2. Donations Are Still Being Accepted. We're still in great need of high quality items to add to our auction catalog. If you have valuable merchandise, rare collectibles, prized business and personal services or even access to unique events to offer, we need your contribution without delay!

3.Tell Your Friends - We're Counting On You! The auction is open to everyone. We're asking that you help us spread the word to all of your friends as soon as possible so they can fully participate in the fun. Send an email to everyone in your address book and share the news. Or click on the "Refer Your Friends" button to send an email direct!