When and where? This year's fundraising event will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Omni Hotel - Las Colinas
Where should I park?
Omni Hotel valet parking will be available or self garage parking.
Who can attend the Gala & do I need to buy a ticket? Parents, alumni, family, and friends of THS are all invited! You will need to register (in order to participate in bidding) and you will need to purchase a ticket to attend the event. Please, no guests under 18 years of age.
What is the attire? Formal attire
When does the bidding for the Silent Auction begin? Register and/or login at thehighlands.muradbid.com or text thehighlands to 56651 for a personalized link to the bidding center.
How does bidding work for the silent auction? Refer to the below section (How it Works) for additional information.
HOW IT WORKS
Registration Register and/or login at www.thehighlands.muradbid.com, or text thehighlands to 56651 for a personalized link to the bidding center.
Bidding After you register and have a credit card on file, you may bid from your mobile phone or computer.
Silent Auction The Silent Auction will open Sunday, March 3rd at 10:00am and close on Saturday, March 9th during our event that begins at 6pm. You will receive instant notifications if you are the highest bidder or if you have been outbid. There will be an option to set your max bid price per item. The last bid on an item when the Silent Auction closes will be declared the winner.
Big Board Items The Big Board Item Category is reserved for those Silent Auction items guaranteed to turn your head! All Big Board Item bids follow the same rules and procedures as Silent Auction bids.
Check Out At the close of auction, each guest will be notified of their winning items and be prompted to submit final payment. If you forget to check out, we will charge your credit card on file. Receipts will be sent via email.
Item Pick Up Any item that can be sent virtually will be sent to you using your email registered in the bidding system. Anyone with winning bids on physical items are encouraged to take your items home at the end of the night. Items left the night of will be available for pick up Tuesday, March 11th from 2-4pm. Items left will require a scheduled appt with our Development Office in order to be picked up. Any items not picked up by April 9, 2024 will be considered a donation back to our gala.
The Fine Print All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds are permitted. All items sold "AS IS." Please read your gift certificates carefully as some items may have restrictions. We are grateful for your support.
