Possible Dreams Auction Generates Laughter and Generosity
Seth Meyers returned to host the Possible Dreams auction again this year.
Seth Meyers returned to host the Possible Dreams auction again this year.
Fundraiser took place at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Edgartown.
Fundraiser took place at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Edgartown.
Sunday's event raised over $670,950 for Martha's Vineyard Community Services.
Sunday's event raised over $670,950 for Martha's Vineyard Community Services.
Executive director Beth Folcarelli welcomed all to the event.
Executive director Beth Folcarelli welcomed all to the event.
Money funds two essential programs; counseling services and early childhood care.
Money funds two essential programs; counseling services and early childhood care.
Former United States attorney general Eric Holder was there to offer a one-on-one lunch.
Former United States attorney general Eric Holder was there to offer a one-on-one lunch.
Tickets to Carly Simon’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were popular.
Tickets to Carly Simon’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were popular.
Brian Athearn, president of the Agricultural Society, offered a sneak preview of the 160th Vineyard Agricultural Fair.
Brian Athearn, president of the Agricultural Society, offered a sneak preview of the 160th Vineyard Agricultural Fair.
Mr. Meyers exchanged his blazer for a polo shirt halfway through the auction due to the heat.
Mr. Meyers exchanged his blazer for a polo shirt halfway through the auction due to the heat.
Auctioneer Sherry Truhlar kept the bidding rolling.
Auctioneer Sherry Truhlar kept the bidding rolling.
A bit of spontaneity, a little arm-twisting and a contagious spirit of generosity turned last night into another record-breaking year for the Possible Dreams Auction. The 44th annual benefit raised more than $670,950 for Martha's Vineyard Community Services.