Why should I register before the event?

• Guests that have completed account set-up can use the Fast Check-In tables.
• Heartland uses ReadySetAuction to run the silent auction, live auction, raffle and fund-a-cause. To view any of these items or participate in these activities, you must have a ReadySetAuction account.
• If you need assistance with your account after the event begins, please visit the Guest Service/Information Table in the lobby.

What else do I need to know?

• You can leave your car parked overnight in the parking lot.
• The wifi is public, please connect to Wheeling Park District, no password is needed.
• A complimentary coat check is available in the back, right side of the lobby.
• The bathrooms are located to the left of the entrance, down the hallway.
• Photos and video from the event may be used in promotional materials.
• Tag us on social media: Facebook: HeartlandAnimalShelter; Instagram: heartland_animal_shelter

Food and Drinks

• Cocktail hour is from 6p.m.-7p.m. Get your complimentary wine, beer, soda, tea, coffee, and water at the bar. Cocktails are available for purchase.
• Please take a seat at 7:00 p.m. The DJ will start calling table for stationed dinner service at 7:15p.m.
• Table hosts and sponsors have reserved tables. There is open seating for everyone else.

Event Timeline

• The program will begin at 7:30 p.m.
• The concert will start at 8:30 p.m.
• The silent auction will close at 9:15 p.m.
• The raffle winner will be drawn at 9:15 p.m.
• The door prize winner will be drawn at 9:15 p.m.
• Guest check out will begin at 9:45 p.m.
• The event ends at 10:00 p.m.

The Raffle

• Raffle tickets are $25 for 1 ticket or $50 for 3 tickets.
• The raffle prize is a complimentary 2-night stay at the 21c Museum Hotel, a dog-friendly hotel in Chicago with valet parking and a $75 gift card to Rosebud’s Restaurants.
• You may purchase your raffle tickets through your account with ReadySetAuction.
• Heartland is going green and using an electronic name scrambler to draw the winner. No physical tickets are being sold.
  All raffle tickets pre-sold with event tickets have been entered into the electronic name scrambler.
• The raffle will be drawn at 9:15 p.m.
• The winner does not need to be present to win. If you need to make alternative arrangements, please visit the Guest Services table

The Auction

• There is no traditional bidding at the event. To view or bid in the auction, purchase raffle tickets or support Heartland’s fund-a-cause you must have an account set-up with ReadySetAcution. If you need assistance with your account, please visit the Guest Services/Information table in the lobby.
• Any item listed as “buy it now” means there is a specified quantity available for purchase at a set price, no bidding necessary. You are guaranteed the item.
• The live auction will be part of our live program. A minimum bid will be announced by our presenters and raises will be called out. Please raise your hand for the level you wish to bid. Once the winning bid is called the item is closed. A volunteer will come to your table to get your information.
• Guest Check Out will start at 9:45 p.m. If you have payment information stored in PayReady, you may use self-checkout.
• Heartland’s preference is that you pick up your items on the night of the event. If you need to make alternative arrangements, please visit the Guest Services table