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Dining For Dollar$ (D4$)

The Summer - Fall Auction is now closed.

We raised over $16,000!  Thank so much for Participating.

Event Hosts or Item Sellers, to get a list of winners, log into the auction site and click on Item/Event Winners
We have included an Email Distribution you can copy and paste when you compose an email to your winners. 
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Event Winners:  You should have received your statements of items won by now, but if you misplaced it, then...
  1. Login into the auction Site
  2. Go to MyAccount
  3. Scroll down to the list of won items
  4. for details (Date, Time, or host information), double click on the item title. 
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What is Dining for Dollar$?

Dining for Dollar$ (D4$) is our semi-annual fundraising auction. For those who are new to First Church, Dining for Dollar$ (D4$) began in 2005 and has since become one of our most popular social event collections, hosted by various members throughout the year. Our hosts, comprised of church members and friends, offer a variety of engaging events such as dinners, luncheons, tours, adventures, services, and workshops.

Once again, this year we will hold two auctions. The first auction takes place in April for events occurring from May through November. The second auction will occur in October for events scheduled from November 2025 through April of 2026. This format was adopted at the request of many participants, as scheduling events far in advance posed challenges for both hosts and bidders.

Dining for Dollar$ revolves around the concept of creating and hosting events for fellow church members, their families, and friends. Above all, D4$ events remain highly anticipated within our church community throughout the year. Our church members and friends host numerous events that provide opportunities for us to connect in various ways. Whether it’s fine dining or a casual meal or barbeque, a hike followed by picnic, a beach bonfire, lawn bowling at Balboa Park, or other adventures, these are just some examples of these enjoyable gatherings.  Maybe you have a vacation property you would like to lend for a weekend or two.  We also encourage those who wish to offer services like tax preparation, personal coaching, or maybe you wish to sell some artwork or other antiquities or goods to sell.

We encourage you to brainstorm ideas for hosting. Collaborative hosting with friends can make the events more manageable and enjoyable to organize. We will be accepting event, services and item submissions between 3/2 – 4/13/2025, with bidding taking place over three Sundays starting 4/14/2025. Let us strengthen our community engagement through these shared experiences!

​Here are some documents to help you know more!
  • D4$ Overview
  • How D4$ Works
  • Ideas for Events
  • ​Tips for Hosts
Phases
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Event Submissions (6 wks)
​Bidding Starts (2 wks)
​Bidding Ends
​Events Open
Events End
Time Frame
​3/2/25 thru 4/6/25
​4/14/25
​4/27/25
​5/1/25
​11/30/25
If events are not your style, you can also donate directly
Donate

Who to contact

Need help with items you have purchased, Items and events your donated or are hosting?   
D4$ Auctioneer General Email
​[email protected]
Kathleen Swift
Dave Hunt
D4$ Team member

(858) 333-7786
[email protected]


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Robie Evans
D4$ Team member

619-398-4433
[email protected]

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(619) 298-9978  |  Staff Directory
We have two campuses:
Hillcrest campus: 4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA. 92103  |  South Bay campus: 970 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA. 91911
  For GPS to our Hillcrest Campus, please use 298 W Arbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92103
For detailed directions, parking and more see our Contact page.
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  • Home
  • Worship
    • Messages
    • Online Worship
    • Participate in a Service
    • Principles & Sources
  • Connections
    • Welcome Newcomers! > >
      • Visiting First UU
      • What is UUism?
      • Become a Member
    • Groups from A-Z > >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Archives
      • Art Guild
      • Looking Glass Theatre
      • Meditation
      • Men's Fellowship >
        • UUMF Renewal Registration
      • Neighborhood Groups
      • UU Seniors
      • Wisdom Circles
    • Member Networking
    • Right Relations
    • Listening Circles
  • Music
    • Vocal Ensembles
    • Handbell Ensemble
  • Education
    • Children's RE > >
      • Family Ministry Library
      • Children's RE Registration
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Family Ministry > >
      • All Church Camp
    • Youth Programs
    • Young Adult & Campus Ministry
    • Our Whole Lives (OWL)
    • SD Co-op Preschool
  • Programs
    • Front Street Productions
    • Caring
    • Food Pantry
    • Larger UU Connections > >
      • Denominational Relations
      • Friends of De Benneville Pines
      • Philippines Partner Church
      • Transylvania Partner Church
      • UU Service Committee
    • Leadership Development
    • Social Justice > >
      • Social Justice Executive Team
      • Climate Justice
      • Generosity Offerings
      • Organizing for Justice
      • Palestine-Israel Justice Group
      • Rainbow Action
      • Reproductive Justice
      • Sanctuary
      • SOLACE
      • Uptown Community Service Center
    • Ushering
  • Giving
    • Donations > >
      • Pledging
      • Planned Giving
      • Donate Your Vehicle
      • Donate Flowers
    • Dining for Dollars D4$
    • Shop and Support!
  • News
    • Blog
    • The Window - Weekly Bulletin
    • First Words Magazine
  • About
    • About First UU
    • For Members > >
      • Member's Login
      • Board Login
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    • Our Sustainable Future
    • Facilities >
      • Facilities Overview
      • Ceremonies
      • Facilities Use Request Form
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    • Governance > >
      • Article II
      • 8th Principle
      • Board Candidates
      • Journey Toward Wholeness >
        • Black History Month
      • Strategic Planning > >
        • Funding our Future
        • Visioning The Future
      • Our History
      • 150th Celebrationn
  • Contact
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    • MAG Contact Form
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