"Summer Evening 2008,” Sunday, July 20th on the Dennis Village Green, marks the seventh year for the DCT auction and will focus on the 20^th anniversary of the founding of the Trust.  The event has become not only a summer tradition bringing together a wonderful gathering of people to support  land preservation and open space, but also an enjoyable evening of festivities.  Guests enjoy delicious food, “spirited beverages” and join in the “spirited bidding” on the live and silent auction items.

This year's auction will highlight the accomplishments of the Trust in its 20 year existence.  What hasn’t changed is the auction’s focus: raising money that allows the Trust to continue its land conservation and preservation efforts with a portion of the proceeds allocated to preserve major parcels in the Town of Dennis.

The Summer Evening auction event has evolved into a “not to be missed” evening that showcases the fine businesses, artists, and products and services of our area. The evening has proven to be a wonderful time, with great music, fabulous food, a spirited auction -- and an opportunity for the many guests to “celebrate Dennis."  Enjoy fresh local food specialties that can range from chowder, raw bar, oysters, cheese selections, hot and cold finger foods, an occasional lobster roll!, all donated by fine area restaurants.  As one auction-goer noted, “There’s so much that’s great about the auction – seeing your friends and neighbors … the food … the wine … the music … and then of course, there’s the auction!” Summer Evening 2008 promises to be filled with surprises – with auctioneer extraordinaire Bob Eldred at the gavel, and fabulous live and silent items, ranging from fabulous get-away vacations, hand-crafted furniture, artwork, fabulous gift certificates and many sporting event tickets.   This year we are pleased to offer tickets for 4 in the Fidelity Investments Clubhouse to a 2008 New England Patriots Preseason Home Game donated by the Kraft Family.