# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Evening of Hope: Sweetser's 34th Auction & Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: An Evening of Hope: One Powerful Night Can Change Where Healing Happens

Join us for Sweetser's 34th Annual Auction & Gala — our signature fundraising celebration supporting Maine children and families, presented by our friends at Maine Community Bank.

This year, we're rallying support to construct Maine's 1st youth Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), helping bring Maine youth home from out-of-state placement and into care close to the people and communities who matter most.

📅 WHEN: Thursday, September 17th | Silent Auction opens at 5:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Brick South on Thompson's Point, Portland
🎟️ WHO: YOU!

What to expect:
🗣️Heartfelt testimonials from individuals who experienced Sweetser's hope & healing
🎶 Live music by the band Plush
🍽️ Chef-crafted hors d'oeuvres from Blue Elephant Catering
🍰 Indulgent desserts + our crowd-favorite wine wall
📸 A festive photo booth
🎁 300+ silent & live auction items — including trips to Bali, Portugal, and Africa, plus exclusive packages and raffles you won't find anywhere else!

Co-hosted by WMTW Channel 8 anchors Meghan Torjussen & Jon Chrisos, with a special guest appearance by Blake Hayes from Coast 93.1.

Every bid, every ticket, every dollar helps create local solutions for youth facing serious mental health challenges — so children can get the care they need right here in Maine, near their families and communities.

Thank you to our generous corporate partners for helping make this night possible: Unum, Central Maine Power, CGI, Clark Insurance, Holistic Health International, Saco & Biddeford Savings, Paquin & Carroll Insurance, Coast 93.1, and WMTW Channel 8.

We can't wait to celebrate with you for this meaningful cause. TICKETS: www.SweetserAuction.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/an-evening-of-hope-sweetsers-34th-auction-and-gala/200030585167254
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, health-wellness, live-music, food-drinks, nonprofit, charities, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 101

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Thompson's Point
- **lat**: 43.650286278065
- **long**: -70.291565892985
- **full address**: Thompson's Point, 220 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland, ME 04102-2606, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Evening of Hope: Sweetser's 34th Auction & Gala being held?
  - **A:** An Evening of Hope: Sweetser's 34th Auction & Gala takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Thompson's Point, 220 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland, ME 04102-2606, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening of Hope: Sweetser's 34th Auction & Gala?
  - **A:** An Evening of Hope: Sweetser's 34th Auction & Gala is organized by Sweetser.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** An Evening of Hope: Sweetser's 34th Auction & Gala is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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