Music in April is the signature fundraiser for People Plus, and this year we are delighted to say that we smashed all previous records, raising over $93,500 for the event!
Thank you to everyone who helped us reach that amount because that means we can continue to build community in the best possible ways – providing social outlets and meals for folks seeking connection, giving hundreds of free rides so people can get to medical appointments, offering exercise classes to promote health and well-being, and organizing clubs and lectures that stimulate our mind and expand our thinking. It also means people find friends and have fun!
This year’s Music in April included the popular month-long online auction and the gala and live auction on April 6, 2024 at the St. John’s Community Center in Brunswick. The well-attended gala drew more than 225 people and generated a lot of buzz. Nearly 40 local businesses combined to provide our largest sponsorship ever!
Auctioneer extraordinaire John Bottero piloted us through an impressive list of live-auction items, including vacation getaways, one-of-a-kind items, and specialty dining experiences. The evening wrapped up with a raffle containing lots of great prizes (the weekend at Popham Beach drew a lot of interest!). April’s online auction broke records with 393 items, the most we’ve ever had, and more than 400 bidders. It featured a variety of items donated to the Center, including local gift certificates, jewelry, local adventures, variety baskets, clothing, paintings, vintage treasures, hand-made items, and so much more.
People Plus wishes to thank Lead Sponsors Coastal Landing Retirement Community, Mid Coast-Parkview Health Maine Health, Bill Dodge Auto Group, Bowdoin College, Live + Work in Maine, Priority Real Estate Group, Bath Savings Institution, Riley Insurance Agency, and Rusty Lantern Market. Also sponsors Brackett Funeral Home, Goodwin Motor Group, Legacy Properties - Sotheby’s International Realty, Off Their Rockers, Spectrum Generations, Maine State Music Theatre, Midcoast Maine Pickleball, Norway Savings Bank, Avita of Brunswick/Sunnybrook, Bangor Savings Bank, Darling’s Ford, Dead River Company, Edward Jones – Brunswick, Edward Jones – Topsham, Kennebec Savings Bank, The Highlands, Thornton Oaks Retirement Community, Atlantic Federal Credit Union, Maine Community Bank and Brunswick Instant Printing.
Again, thank you to everyone for your support of People Plus. And we’ll see you at next year’s Music in April. People Plus is often referred to as “the Center that Builds Community,” and the community showed its support by making our biggest event the biggest-ever success!
