Innovative Non-Profit Veterans Support Group -- "Rock Club: Music is the Remedy" -- Will Hold Its 2nd Annual "Quartermania" (Cross Between Bid/Auction And Contest/Prize Raffle) On Sat. Nov. 14, Info Here

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(Nov. 11, 2015, 9:25 p.m.) -- In an event well-timed for Veterans week, on Saturday Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the innovative non-profit veterans support group Rock Club -- Music is the Remedy will hold its 2nd Annual "Quartermania Event" at the Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 Hill St. in Signal Hill.

The non-profit group's website notes that it's "dedicated to improving the lives and well being of Veterans, at-risk youth and other groups through music instruction, education and mentoring" and describes Saturday's "Quartermania" event as "a cross between an auction (where you hold up a numbered paddle to bid) and a raffle (where you're trying to win a prize.)"

When: Saturday November 14, 2015, from 11.30am to 3pm
Where: Signal Hill Park Community Center
1780 E Hill Street
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Cost: $20.00 Includes lunch + Auction Paddle. Space Limited. Very Fun Event.
11:30 a.m. Boutique Shopping
12:00 Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m Auction

Bring your own rolls of quarters for bidding. List of Vendors: (subject to change) Tupperware, Tomboy Tools, Blankets and Scarves, Grandpas Woodworks, Damsel in Defense, Tastefully Simple and Origami Owl.

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Here's how it works, as described by board member Melissa Keyes:

Imagine winning great auction prizes for a quarter. Your entry fee includes a numbered bidding paddle, a light lunch and lots of fun. There's tons of prizes to bid on. Each usually goes for one quarter. If you've put your quarter in the bucket on your table, and they call your number, then you win that prize! A great selection of vendors will be there and if you don't win something that you really like, you can buy it. It's a great way to start your holiday shopping.
All the proceeds go directly to our programs which include the Rock for Vets band , our school programs and homeless choir thru the Long Beach Rescue Mission.

The non-profit (formerly known as "The Rock Club and Rock for Vets") notes that it's "changed its name but it's mission is the same." As described on its website, its mission is "to create a music education program for At-Risk Youth, Veterans and individuals struggling with social adjustment, and mental health issues by offering music instruction classes to all. Music is a catalyst for healing, rebuilding self confidence and indeed reduces the daily stresses of everyday life. By developing coping skills, compassion, self esteem and communication skills these At-Risk youth and Veterans are able to slowly reenter life...[The organization" is about giving back to those who once faithfully served this country and are now in need our support in putting the pieces of their lives back together."

There's further info about The Rock Club -- Music is the Remedy at this link.

All proceeds of "Quartermania" benefit The Rock Club-Music Is The Remedy.