Sparta The Sparta Education Foundation is finalizing donations and auction items for its “Cabaret on the Boardwalk,” scheduled for Saturday, March, 29, at Lake Mohawk Country Club. “Cabaret on the Boardwalk,” is the largest fundraiser for the foundation, a non-profit organization formed to benefit the Sparta public schools. Its mission is to bring positive awareness, raise funds, encourage private and public fundraising relationships and distribute funds for programs or initiatives that otherwise would not have funding exclusively for the benefit of the Sparta public schools. “We have something for everyone and wonderful surprises for the attendees of Cabaret this year,” said Suzann Schroepfer one of the event organizers. “I thought we had great items last year, but this year, our attendees will be extremely pleased with the level and the quality of items available in our live and silent auctions,” said Kylen Anderson, another event coordinator. “This should really be a wonderful philanthropic event for all involved but especially for our community, our children and our public schools, the outpouring of support from the event sponsors and auction donors have shown we can do so much more when we come together as a community,” said Schroepfer. “Cabaret is a wonderful way to get together with family, friends and neighbors who share a common goal, positively impacting our public schools and making our community better,” said Schroepfer. This year’s auction items include: An exquisite 6-bedroom, 5-bath Tuscan Villa donated by RCI Global Vacation Network, Disneyworld vacation at Bonnet Creek Resort, Florida including park hopper passes to Disneyworld donated by Wyndham Vacation Ownership and Walt Disneyworld, Luxurious European River Cruise, the winner will choose their vessel and itinerary from France, Holland or Germany, donated by American Dream Vacations & Edward DeChant of Sparta. For details on this cruise, visit www.canalandco.com, A Four person Softub donated by John and Linda Mastriani of Sparta Softub, Week in a beachfront St. Augustine, Florida private residence, donated by Mike and Sandy Lohr, Gorgeous jewelry from J. Thomas Jewelers, 6 Phillies Tickets in the 1st and 2nd row of the visitor’s dugout, even with the pitcher. To get any closer you would need a uniform. Donated by David Thompson of Phoenix Advisors, Autographed picture of Muhammed Ali over Sonny Liston, one of the last pictures Ali autographed as he no longer is signing due to his health, Golf at Lake Mohawk Golf Club, donated by the dlub, 4 Mezzanine Mets tickets donated by Mayor and Mrs. Michael Spekhardt, Super Bowl autographed memorabilia including Eli Manning and the amazing catch from David Tyree, The event’s most popular items: “Principal for Day” that raised over $12,000 at last year’s event, with Michael Gregory, principal of Mohawk Avenue School, whose bid alone reached $10,000. The evening’s popular items are back such as, “Your child driven to school in a Limousine” donated by Patrick’s Limousine, “Your child driven to school in a Police Car,” donated by Sparta Police Department and Chief Ernie Reigstad. This year there will also be “Your child driven to school in a Fire Engine,” donated by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is the principal’s secretary at Mohawk Avenue and her husband owns the beautifully restored 1970 Crown Firecoach. And of course, “Mayor for a day,” for your child. “DJ for a Day” with a radio personality from our local Clear Channel radio stations is a new auction item for this year. “We expect this one to be one of the favorites that evening,” said Anderson. “It’s an amazing opportunity for a child and one that will be a lot of fun,” said Anderson. Attendees will bid for an opportunity to have your child spend time with the DJ on air and learn what goes on behind the scenes to put on a radio show. Dinner certificates from The Mohawk House, Doc’s Restaurant, Arthurs, Casa Mia, Café Pierrot, Vineyards Restaurant and Bar, Village Saloon, Villa Capri; overnight stays at The Wooden Duck, The Whistling Swan Inn, Brick House B & B, Wyndham Worldwide, event tickets and much more. The Foundation will have many local artists displaying their artwork this year. The artists will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Foundation. Look for more details to follow regarding the artists participating in next week’s Sparta Independent. The Foundation would like to recognize the sponsors who have contributed to fully underwrite this event, especially: The Roland Family Foundation, Jaquar of North America, CMX Community Foundation, Duffy Brennan Weichert Realtors, Deborah Ann Lieb Coldwell Banker, Dan Corrigan RE/Max Realtors, Tomco Contruction, Sparta Education Association, Weldon Quarry, Noble Community Bank, Sparta Books, Alliance Limousine, Schiavoni Leadership, Morris, Downing & Sherred, Alan Schelly- Re/Max Realtors, Julie Killen Coldwell Banker, Magarino Ford, Family Ford, Rich Sullivan & Family, Tom Fatzynytz - State Farm Insurance, Toll Brothers, Dr. Christian Canzoniero, Vein Institute of New Jersey, Eastern Propane, Lakeland Bank, Sunshine Beauty, Paul Alar Family(SHS ’74), Scalera Family, Helen Morgan PTO, Middle School PTO, Sparta Administration Association, Zugelder Family, Schroepfer Family, Sussex Bank, Sparta Alpine PTO, Lake Mohawk Flower Company, Laddey, Clark & Ryan & Sparta HS PSTO. To get involved with the Foundation or to donate to “Cabaret,” call 877-472-1731 ext 1. A few tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling 877-472-1731 ext 3 or by visiting the Foundation’s Web site at, www.SpartaEducationFoundation.org.