Another event beckons

Friday 9th March is the 'big one'. Well, it was supposed to be but we had bad news at the w/e, as one of our local companies backed out of coming to our auction/dinner. This is not good news as we think we may be let down by another table or 2. Am hanging on at the end of the phone line waiting for someone to tell me they have filled at least 1 table.
Numbers have now dwindled to about 40.
Though we will reach our target after this event with 40, we would much prefer to fill the function room with 70 people as planned.
Every event has struggled to get the numbers. It such hard work to get people out! I was really hoping to fill all the tables as we've got some great items to auction. Let's hope the next day or 2 brings some good news.