Rock the Dock a success despite cloudy skies and a last minute location change

Marga's Dutch Apple pie was just one of the many awesome items that sold at the CCB GST Auction. The other big seller on the night was Quiche by Lorrain and Denz's signature clam pizza"This place is GREAT!" was the echo from most of the Dock Rockers last evening at CCB's Rock the Dock held at 305 Knowlton. The event, originally scheduled to be held at The Bridgeport Boat Basin in Downtown Bridgeport (which we are working feverishly to fundraise to build), was forced to be moved last minute due to safety concerns by the Bridgeport Police. 

However, thanks to the hard work of all the CCB Volunteers, New Haven's The Amples, The Bridgeport Lobster Company and of course, Mike and the great folks at 305 Knowlton, the event went off without a hitch - even if rain threatened to wash the whole shebang into the Pequonnock River. 

But when it was all said and done, the rain held off, the band rocked on, the food was delicous and the venue amazing. Add several dozen of our close friends, a really cool Auction with everything from legal services to quiche, you cant help but say it was a great freindraiser, if not a great fundraiser. 

But we're not done cleaning up and we're certainly not done in the effort to build the Bridgeport Boat Basin- so if you couldn't make it last night, perhaps you can help with an apres party contribution- but either way, you really should have seen Marga's Dutch Apple Pie and if you were lucky got to taste it- It sold at auction for $20 to Rebecca H and family and by all accounts was epic- Thanks Marga and Deniz! 

When life gives you lemons- Make (insert favorite beverage here)

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are being forced to move the location of Rock the Dock, but we have an even cooler dock to rock! 305 Knowlton has graciously agreed to let us use their dock where we will enjoy:

•  a great raw bar from (we hope but TBD) our next door neighbors- The Bridgeport Lobster Company 
• Music by New Haven's own The Amples with a DJ to finish the night
• ,The GST (Goods, Services and Trade) Auction 
• and of course a little CCB cheer

 It's be a la carte, so we can avoid the high cost of cover charge, but we will definitely be accepting cash, check or card to help us raise a boat load of capital for the Bridgeport Boat Basin

And here's the best part- we'll be offering boat rides down the Pequonnock to show you our new home at The BBB, and show you some of the famous swimming squirrels of the Pequonnock River. 

It's turning out to be a better event than we could even hope to plan, thanks to some great community friends and a can-do spirit!  

It'll be a great night of fun, food, music and boating in the Park City so dig deep and bring your friends!!!

The GST Auction

Kevin W, The official Balladeer of CCB has tamed the crowds of kids at CCB with his roaring Ukulele- maybe you have a good talent or skill you could donate to help raise money for CCB?Do you have a special something you make or sell? How about a service thats in demand? Or maybe you just have a special talent you are itching to share with the world- What better way to profile what you do and raise money for a good cause than to auction it off. 

On May 24th, we will host Rock the Dock on the decks of the Bridgeport Boat Basin. We will have music, food and lots of dockside fun. But even more so, we hope to raise a little money to support the building of the Bridgeport Boat Basin. 

One fun way we thought to do that is to host a GST (Goods, Services or Talents) Auction. 

 To start it all off, CCB will offer a Two Day Personal Power Boating Instruction Course for Two and all the proceeds will benefit CCB.  But what can you donate?

Do you play the Ukulele? How about  contributing a personalized Happy Birthday Greeting for whomever you like with Ukulele accompaniment?   Or maybe you grow the best tomatoes on your block? You could donate a six pack of garden fresh tomatoes to the high bidder when they come in this August. You really could donate anything you like and the best part, all the proceeds will benefit the building of the Bridgeport Boat Basin. 

So get creative and dig deep. Art, jewelry, boat stuff, accounting services, sewing, grass cutting, snow shoveling, change rolling services, car washing...who knows- we'll auction anything off as long as its in decent taste and legal! So submit your bids toinfo@ctcommunityboating.org today.