The Elegant Elf Marketplace

In case you missed yesterday's announcement, the "Making Spirits Bright" Silent Auction is now open for bidding!! The exciting Virtual Live Auction will take place on Nov. 5th. Login begins at 7:15 p.m., and the fun begins at 7:30!! Honorary Chairs, Coach Vince Dooley and Barbara Dooley, along with Steve Penley will be featured "live!" (Photo credit Stuart Hasson Studios) To bid on ANY OF OUR SILENT AUCTION ITEMS, make sure you are registered in our online bidding system. R...egister at www.theelegantelf.org Go to SIGN IN, give your email address, and then create a password. Once you've registered, click on "Featured Items", then either click the GREEN button to bid as often as you wish. Be a part of the fun and help change lives for the better in Sandy Springs. All proceeds will be donated via grants through the Sandy Springs Society Philanthropic Grant program. SSS thanks our generous sponsors and you - the amazing public!!

LET THE FUN BEGIN!! The "Making Spirits Bright!" Silent Auction is NOW OPEN and accepting bids!! The Live Auction featuring books and art from Coach Vince Dooley and Steve Penley, our honorary hosts, along with other amazing items will take place Thursday, November 5th. Login begins at 7:15 p.m, and the event begins at 7:30 p.m. To bid on ANY OF OUR SILENT AUCTION ITEMS, make sure you are registered in our online bidding system. Register at www.theelegantelf.org Go to SIGN I...N, give your email address, and then create a password. Once you've registered, click on "Featured Items", then either click the GREEN button to bid as often as you wish. OR you can set your minimum and/or maximum bid levels in one step. Take a quick peek at a few of the items that will be available, and then let your spirit soar knowing that your participation helps so many in need in our wonderful city of Sandy Springs!! All proceeds benefit the Sandy Springs Society Philanthropy Fund. The SSS has given over $4 Million to area charities to date!! Thank you to our generous sponsors, and to YOU for your help!! COME JOIN THE FUN Thursday, November 5th!

It is getting closer!! The big (and virtual) event "Making Spirits Bright" will occur Thursday, November 5th featuring our amazing Honorary Chairs; Vince and Barbara Dooley, and Steve Penley!! Watch this site in the coming days for sneak peeks at what will be available on the Live and Silent Auctions! Many thanks to our friends at Reporter Newspapers for the terrific coverage! https://www.reporternewspapers.net//cac-and-sandy-springs/

Absolutely thrilled to announce THE EVENING OF ELEGANCE 2020 "Making Spirits Bright" will take place VIRTUALLY November 5th! Former University of Georgia head football coach and athletic director Vince Dooley and his wife Barbara Dooley, along with renowned artist Steve Penley will serve as Honorary Chairs! The Evening of Elegance will provide a unique way to make spectacular purchases for this holiday season and will feature a live and silent auction with items such as vaca...tion homes and experiences, artwork, golf packages, jewelry, and artwork, including an original painting by Steve PENLEY at the live auction, and a reproduction museum quality painting of Sanford Stadium, which he will embellish during the live auction! Coach Dooley and Steve PENLEY, will hold a virtual signing of UGA-themed prints, canvases, slates, gifts as well as copies of Dooley’s Play Book: the 34 (and more) most memorable plays in Georgia football history. To purchase items online for the event, go to https://www.penleyartco.com. For books, please visit https://tinyurl.com/yy2f8s3f. Items must be ordered by Sunday, Nov. 1 at midnight to ensure signing. Orders will be shipped after the signing or may be picked up in the PENLEY Art Gallery at 102 W. Paces Ferry Rd. In Buckhead after Nov 5th. Continuing a decade-long tradition of this preeminent holiday event’s support for local nonprofit organizations, The Evening of Elegance typically precedes The Society’s premier fundraiser, The Elegant Elf Marketplace, a two-day gift market. The Marketplace has been postponed for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shoppers can look forward to the market’s return in 2021 - bigger and better than ever!! Stay tuned for more information including the Auction LINK to join!! Tell your friends and come join the fun!!

UPDATE: The Elegant Elf Marketplace will return in November 2021 due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. PLEASE join us November 5th for the "Making Spirits Bright" online auction featuring as Honorary Chairs: Coach and Mrs. Vince Dooley, and Steve Penley!! Amazing items will be available via live and silent auction. Stay tuned for further details!! You won't want to miss this!!!... Hello Friends! We are awaiting updated guidelines from The City of Sandy Springs in mid-July - and remain cautiously optimistic about moving forward with the 10th Anniversary of The Elegant Elf Marketplace on November 7th and 8th of 2020. Will update as soon as more information is available. Until then - save the dates!

On behalf of The Elegant Elf team, a heartfelt thank you to our gifted vendors, dedicated volunteers, wonderful Sandy Springs Police, terrific City Springs Event Team, talented performers, and most of all - you, our very special shoppers. Because of you, lives are changed for the better in Sandy Springs. Visit our website to see the importance of your presence! http://sandyspringssociety.org/philanthropic-distributions/ Looking so forward to seeing you next year, and if you just can’t wait, click the links on all of the vendor posts on this page to continue your shopping!! Thank you again - and wishing you a wonderfully meaningful Holiday Season. #ElegantElf #ShopForACause #VisitSandySprings #CitySprings #HolidayMarket

This precious little elf invites you to come and shop today, Sunday, Nov. 10th from 9:00 - 5:00. So many wonderful things!! Last day and then you have to wait until next year. Come join the fun!! #ElegantElf #HolidayMarket #ShopForACause #CitySprings #VisitSandySprings

It has been a fantastic day! You have one more day lucky shoppers to check off those lists with the most unique, fabulous, and surprisingly affordable gifts! Sunday, Nov.10th, 9:00 - 5:00. Click the link https://www.fox5atlanta.com//weekend-event-offers-elegant- to learn more from our FOX 5 Atlanta Good Day ATLANTA friend, Paul Milliken FOX 5 #ElegantElf #HolidayMarket #ShopForACause #CitySprings #VisitSandySprings

The elves have been busy getting ready to open the doors tomorrow, Saturday, Nov 9th and Sunday, Nov 10th for your shopping pleasure!! 9:00am - 5:00pm both days. Amazing gifts and fun to be found. Bring your friends and spend the weekend checking off your list AND helping to make a difference in Sandy Springers’ lives. Win -Win!! #ElegantElf #HolidayMarket #ShopForACause #CitySprings #VisitSandySprings

So excited to have Paul Milliken and Good Day Atlanta in The Marketplace! Be sure to tune in this morning to be a part of the fun!!! Three segments will give you a wonderful sneak peek of what’s to come Saturday and Sunday! https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/623462 #ElegantElf #HolidayMarket #VisitSandySprings #CitySprings

It's almost here!! Mark your calendars for THIS Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9/10 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm each day. $5.00 entrance fee (ALL proceeds go to the philanthropy fund for 501c3 programs via a grant process - see http://sandyspringssociety.org/philanthropic-distributions/ for more info!) HOURS and HOURS of one-of-a-kind shopping. Bring your friends for shopping, food, fellowship, and fun! #ElegantElf #ShopForACause #VisitSandySprings #CitySprings #HolidayMarket