Tibbits celebrated 30 years of auction fun on November 7 and raised over $40,000 for the operations of the theatre.
 
The event also included special recognition to David Norton for his support and auction services for all of the thirty years. Randall Hazelbaker, President of the Tibbits Board presented Norton with a plaque and a lapel pin that read "Forever Thank you."
 
With a circus fanfare and some theatrical flare, the live auction began. Seventy-one items were auctioned from the stage and nearly 500 items were up for bid at the silent auction downstairs in the gallery.  
 
"We owe a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who helped put this event together as well as to the businesses and individuals who were so generous with their donations," said Marisue Taylor, co-chair for the event with Marilyn Ostrander. She added "We also had a great turnout with a lot of new faces this year; we thank everyone for coming and bidding."
 
According to Christine Delaney, Executive Director the gross revenue was just about $47,500 including the raffle and 50-50 drawings as well as straight cash donations. She said, "It's down a little from the last few years, but we expected things to be tighter this year. I'm actually very pleased with how well it turned out."