The Possible Dreams Auction will hold its 33rd auction on August 1 in Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs. Established in 1979 as an event where bidders can win “unbuyable opportunities with a Vineyard connection,” it remains one of the most enduring celebrity auctions in the country.

Its mission of raising funds to help defray $1 million of unfunded care for Martha’s Vineyard Community Services remains, but the auction this year features some fresh faces: Daniel J. Flynn, a seasoned charity auctioneer, joined on stage by WMVY radio’s Laurel Redington and Alex Friedman of Plum TV, both longtime Vineyarders.

Community services has been able to endure many hardships to reach its 50th birthday. At its start in 1961, the year round population was approximately 6,000; today, community services see an average of 6,000 clients per year.

As demand for support grows and the need becomes more urgent, the success of the Possible Dreams Auction grows more critical to the agency’s programs and those community members they serve.

To help, visit the Web site mvcommunityservices.co/possibledreams. You can preview auction items, purchase tickets to both the auction and celebration dinner, make a donation and access other event details, or call 508-693-7900, extension 267 for further assistance.