Pi Day Auction Brings Infinite Deliciousness: Bake, Bid, Support
The Silver City Preservation Society (SCPS) is gearing up for its 6th Annual Pi Day Pie Auction — a delicious blend of math, merriment, and generosity on Saturday, March 14.
Doors open at 5 p.m. at the charming Silver City Schoolhouse on 385 High St. Bidding kicks off at 6 p.m. with an energetic experience led by comedian-entertainer and volunteer auctioneer, Sean Laughlin. The event, which typically draws about 70 enthusiastic attendees from across the region, procures hours of rich community enjoyment with bidding on more than 40 pies.
Bakers like Angela Teale exemplify the depth of soul that goes into the pie-making process. A longtime Pi Day celebrant of 22 years along with her husband, Teale carves π or 3.14 into her crusts every year. She annually plays math games with her children, measuring the angles of pie slices, and eating their favorites, such as French chocolate silk, pecan butterscotch, and strawberry rhubarb.
“When I heard about the Silver City Pi Day Pie Auction, it only made sense that I should share my love of baking and eating pies with those who would enjoy the fruits of my labor,” Teale said.
Prepare for masterful pies – sweet, savory, and whimsically decorated. An array of talented bakers in Silver City, Virginia City, Carson City, Dayton, and the broader Comstock area contribute their best and tastiest creations. Past high bids went to a delectable lemon meringue and a crowd-pleasing sage sausage quiche. Prices vary to keep it accessible, with mini pies and affordable pricing brackets to ensure everyone can join the feast.
“Pie is my favorite food,” said Evangeline Elston, SCPS board member, event promoter, and lifelong Silver City resident. Even with gluten-free limitations, her taste buds can’t resist pie. She raves about favorites like lemon meringue, chocolate, berry, and thick-crust apple.
The auction – born from Elston’s vision alongside Meg Burns of the Silver City Arts Committee – has run strong for six years. Elston emphasized her heartfelt appreciation for the community volunteers who hold the schoolhouse together and make every event possible, and successful. It’s a volunteer-powered labor of love, raising funds for the 501(c)(3) nonprofit’s vital work: leasing and managing the schoolhouse as a vibrant public hub for concerts, art shows, book signings, fairs, and more. SCPS champions thoughtful, inclusive community building with prospective projects to include safety, health, and wellness initiatives, town projects, and environmental stewardship.
Attendees sip on beer or wine and cheer as pies go to the highest bidder. Winners can covet their beloved pie or slice and share on-site, with staff happily assisting. Come hungry, snag your bidding number, and help preserve a piece of Nevada charm — one irresistible slice at a time.
To donate a pie, email silvercityschoolhousenv@gmail.com — you’re welcome to drop off your pie before or at the beginning of the event for prime display and a description card. For details, visit www.silvercitynevada.com and stay connected on Facebook.
