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| Item0 | Item | Category | Donors | Item Name | Picture | Description | Qty | Left | Min0 | Min Price | Date |
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| MI0011 | MI11 | Miscellaneous |
| 2003 Volvo | 2003 Volvo | 1 | 0 | .01E7 | 1,000 | ||
| T0021 | T21 | Tickets |
| Hand-Carved Duck by Stuart Novy | Small alabaster duck hand-carved by Stuart Novy. | 1 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
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| "Have massage table, will travel" | Enjoy a one hour massage in your home by Certified Massage Therapist, Dora Deac. Highly recommended by Barb Butz, Robb Geiger, Bruce Kenamore and Kay Gibbs-Novy. | 2 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | |||
| VA0007 | VA7 | Vacation/Lodging |
| Northwoods H(e)aven Week |
 | Come stay in Martha Holman and Wayne Guzy's comfortable home away from home located 6 hours north near Boulder Junction, WI. You will stay in their cabin located just steps from the shore of High Lake, eat breakfast watching the water lap the shore and listen to the loons lull you into sleep. The cottage sleeps 4 in twin beds (two bedrooms), and perhaps a 5th on the sofa. It includes a small but full kitchen and a living dining area with reading chairs, sofa, and table/chairs for eating. The bathroom is new and has a shower. There are two kayaks and a canoe for your use as well as a fire pit, with plenty of wood and outside seating. You may see deer, some of them the famous white deer, eagles, otters, turtles. High lake is located in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, a fairly remote lake with infrequent users, mostly fishing boats. The Manitowish River is an easy paddle and accessible from High Lake. There are abundant bike paths and hiking trails. Boulder Junction is the shopping and dining destination for the area communities. You will find Wisconsin supper clubs, fish frys, rustic taverns, even a wine bar! And Mad Dog Jake's Ice Cream is a must. The cottage is available for seven days, any time between 6/1 and 9/15 by mutual agreement with Martha and Wayne. | 1 | -1 | .004E7 | 400 | |
| MR0026 | MR26 | Merchandise |
| Songs of Good Cheer at Old Town School - 2 Tickets |
Enjoy the wonderful tradition of singing Christmas carols and other winter holiday songs with Mary Schmich and Eric Zorn. Joined by Old Town School of Folk Music singers and musicians, Mary and Eric lead the audience in all the old standards plus a few surprises too! Two tickets for the Thursday, December 10th performance at 7:30pm at the Old Town School, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. Lots of good restaurant choices nearby. See Martha Holman for ticket information. | 1 | 0 | .00035E7 | 35 | 12/10/15 7:30 PM | |
| MM0034 | MM34 | Munching and Mingling |
| $50 Gift Card for the Peckish Pig | Enjoy lunch or dinner at the Peckish Pig Restaurant and Brewery with this $50 gift card. | 1 | 0 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| MM0033 | MM33 | Munching and Mingling |
| Koi Fine Asian Cuisine $50 Certificate | A $50 certificate for dine-in lunch or dinner at Koi Fine Asian Cuisine, 624 Davis St., Evanston. Good until 12/15/2016. Call for reservation at (847) 866-6969. Not valid on holidays. | 1 | 0 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| MM0032 | MM32 | Munching and Mingling |
| Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust (for Thanksgiving) |
This fresh pie will be baked fresh for you by Blue Sky Bakery, which is similar to Curt's in its social justice focus. It will be available for pickup after 11am on Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving at Curt's Cafe on Dempster. It serves 8 - 10. You will receive an email reminder to pick up the cheesecake 5 days ahead. Donated by Shirley Adams, so use her name for pickup. | 1 | 0 | .00015E7 | 15 | 11/24/15 12:00 PM | |
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| Five Sessions of Therapeutic Yoga |
Gift Certificate from Becky Paulin Liston, PT, RYT, (a physical therapist and yoga instructor) for 5 or 6 sessions of group therapeutic yoga. Classes are held on Tuesday mornings at the Heartwood Center on Dempster. Call and talk to Becky first regarding which class is best for you and your body. Classes are small and include stretching, breathing techniques and step by step guidance through simple yoga practices. Small classes are designed to accommodate every body and its individual needs. The classes are in 5 to 6 week segments, depending on the calendar, holidays, etc. Certificate must be used by July 1, 2016. Note: two UCE members are in her classes now and recommend her. | 1 | 0 | .0005E7 | 50 | |||
| MR0025 | MR25 | Merchandise |
| A Joke a Day (Electronically) |
A Joke sent to your mobile phone or by email daily for 6 months. They tend to be quirky jokes. The type of jokes can be changed by request. (You are responsible for any cellular text charges.) | 8 | 6 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| MM0031 | MM31 | Munching and Mingling |
| Sketchbook Brewing Co. Growler and Gift Certificate | You get a Growler and a gift certificate for $45 - enough to fill it up 3 times. The tasting hours are great fun - check the website for the hours Thursday thru Sunday when you can taste and buy from Sketchbook. They are located at 825 Chicago Ave. between Kedzie St. and Main St. with an entrance off the alley: the perfect place for a brewery and tasting room. | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
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| Schwartzhoff Cleaners - $50 Certificate | $50 Certificate for dry cleaning or shirt laundry at Schwartzhoff Cleaners, 600 Oakton St. Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 328-3110 | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | |||
| T0020 | T20 | Tickets |
| "Birds With Orange-Colored Sky" Oil Painting |
| Original 18" X 24" oil painting by Frank Boudart. | 1 | 1 | .0003E7 | 30 | |
| T0019 | T19 | Tickets |
| "Balloon Landscape" Oil Painting |
| Original 24" X 30" oil by Frank Boudart. | 1 | 1 | .0003E7 | 30 | |
| T0018 | T18 | Tickets |
| "Man Wearing Turban" Oil Painting |
| Original 11" X 14" oil painting by Frank Boudart. | 1 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | |
| T0017 | T17 | Tickets |
| "Bearded Man With Hat" Oil Painting |
| Original 11 X 14" oil painting by Frank Boudart. | 1 | 1 | .0002E7 | 20 | |
| T0016 | T16 | Tickets |
| "Woman With Shawl" Oil Painting |
| Original 11" X 14" oil painting by Frank Boudart. | 1 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | |
| MM0030 | MM30 | Munching and Mingling |
| Vinic Wine Co. Gift Certificate | Vinic Wine Company is located at 1509 Chicago Avenue in Evanston. You will enjoy choosing the wine, beer, spirits or food with this $50 certificate because you can taste wines before buying. The $50 certificate can also be used for a leisurely glass of wine and a sandwich as well. Or you can take friends there for a wine tasting. Especially useful during the holidays. | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
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| Gift Certificate, Drink Coupons & Merch from SPACE | SPACE is a superb listening room on Chicago Avenue at Dempster. You receive: a $50 gift certificate for any concert for which seats are available; two drink coupons each for up to $10; plus water bottle; black size Large t-shirt; a bottle cozy; cloth bag, all with the familiar SPACE logo. | 1 | 0 | .0005E7 | 50 | |||
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| Shiatsu Session @ Zen Shiatsu Chicago in Evanston, One 60 minute Session |
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Experience the relaxing and therapeutic effects of Shiatsu, a traditional Japanese Massage. Shiatsu is good for treating aches and pains, but can also address internal issues such as sleep, digestion, and emotional and psychological wellness. Shiatsu promotes health holistically, empowering the body's natural healing abilities. Zen Shiatsu Chicago is located at 825A Chicago Avenue, across from the Main St. Purple Line Stop. Pictured is one of the Clinic's lovely treatment rooms. Scheduling availability is on Mondays and alternating Thursdays and Fridays 10am-6pm. One Session will be awarded to each of the three highest bidders. | 3 | 0 | .00045E7 | 45 | ||
| MM0029 | MM29 | Munching and Mingling |
| Sample Box from Old Town Oil | Dedicated to discovering the highest quality olive oil and vinegars from around the world. | 1 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| T0015 | T15 | Tickets |
| Stained Glass Chalice |
| A Stained Glass rectangular sun catcher measuring 9” by 12¼”. This is a Unitarian Universalist Chalice surrounded by rainbow colored glass. It can be hung in any window of your home. | 1 | 0 | .00035E7 | 35 | |
| MI0010 | MI10 | Miscellaneous |
| Baby Cocoon, Mittens and Hat |
| This soft and cuddly baby cocoon, mittens and hat were lovingly knitted by Mary Jean from our Common Threads group. It is acrylic and machine washable, lay flat to dry. | 1 | 0 | .0003E7 | 30 | |
| MM0028 | MM28 | Munching and Mingling |
| Fresh Picked Tomatoes, Homemade Raspberry Jam & Homemade Salsa | Made from the splendid bounty of Doug Erickson's garden, two half pints of raspberry jam and four pints of chunky, mild salsa. Additionally, beginning mid-July, he will provide you with a weekly pint (about 2 cups) of fresh picked cherry tomatoes, for four weeks. | 1 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
| OF0005 | OF5 | Outdoor Fun |
| Pizza Making and Root Beer Tasting | Three families will win an evening of pizza making and root beer tasting. A make your own sundae bar will follow. Hosted by Jessica Tomell-Presto and Cathy Deamant, at the Tomell-Presto home, 2111 Payne Street, Evanston. | 3 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | 1/9/16 6:30 PM | |
| T0014 | T14 | Tickets |
| Signed Copy of "Dare to Disappoint: Growing Up in Turkey" | This is an 'advance copy' of Ozge Samanci's graphic novel - so you will be the first person in Evanston to have it in your hands and hopefully one of the first to read it! The non-fiction book club is reading this book for January - so you will be all ready for that discussion when Ozge joins the group for the meeting. | 1 | 0 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
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| Agora Spa Gift Card | Agora Spa on Main Street is a great destination for massage, facials, manicures and pedicures and very popular with several UCE members. Treat yourself or someone you love with this $20 gift card. | 1 | 0 | .00015E7 | 15 | |||
| MM0027 | MM27 | Munching and Mingling |
| Basket of Baked Goodies | Dave & Liz Schaps at Great Harvest put together this bounteous basket. You love their breads, muffins, pies, cookies. Take this basket home with you tonight and enjoy. And of course you can freeze much of it for later. | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| AF0024 | AF24 | Auction Food |
| Croquet Tournament and Party | Remember years ago we used to have a lot of fun at a croquet tournament? I still have the croquet set and the official rule book, so why not try it again? The event will take place on the church grounds on July 9, 2016. Your bid will include BBQ, desserts and drink. Bring your own too if you wish. Like last year, I will widen the hoops to make the game go faster so more can play. Remember, croquet is a great stress reliever! | 20 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | 7/9/16 3:00 PM | |
| MI0009 | MI9 | Miscellaneous |
| Handmade Silver Wrap | This silver, double-threaded wrap, crocheted by yarn artist Nancy Lee, will enchant. It sparkles like fresh snow and will make the wearer feel every bit as majestic. It is made with Berroco Glace and Society Queen Lauflange rayon and polyester yarns. It is hand washable. | 1 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
| MM0026 | MM26 | Munching and Mingling |
| Gourmet Vegetarian Dinner | This four course dinner will feature organic wine, several appetizers, varietal salad, tofu/mushroom stroganoff, saffron rice, and stir-fried vegetables followed by cheeses and desserts (including four-berry pie). Join us for some of nature's finest offerings. | 8 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | 4/8/16 7:00 PM | |
| T0013 | T13 | Tickets |
| British Bulldog | Stuffed bulldog paperweight clad in the Union Jack. Created by Dora Designs. Purchased at the British Museum this year. | 1 | 0 | .00007E7 | 7 | ||
| AF0023 | AF23 | Auction Food |
| Learn to make friendship bracelets | If you have always wondered how to make those colorful, knotted thread bracelets, this is your chance! Kara Holder will teach a group of four people how to make a friendship bracelet to keep, or to give as a gift. You will get to choose the colors you want and all materials will be provided. This activity is appropriate for ages 9 years to adult. The class will take place at UCE. | 4 | 2 | .0002E7 | 20 | 12/5/15 10:00 AM | |
| T0012 | T12 | Tickets |
| Quilted Throw | Quilted throw approximately 61" x 67." Shades of teal and brown. Made by Margaret Schatz. | 1 | 0 | .0007E7 | 70 | ||
| AF0022 | AF22 | Auction Food |
| Trip to First Unitarian Church of Chicago, Hyde Park |
A member of First Unitarian Church of Chicago will give us a tour of the Gothic designed church and answer questions about their religious community. If time permits, we'll also tour Rockefeller Chapel. Lunch will be held at Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen. Afterwards, those who wish may attend the Quilt Show at the nearby United Church of Hyde Park. Transportation and lunch included. April 16, 2016. Limit of 10. Offered by Kristi Anderson, Margaret and George Schatz. | 10 | 0 | .00035E7 | 35 | 4/23/16 9:30 AM | |
| AF0021 | AF21 | Auction Food |
| Walking Tour of the 606 Trail | Join Robb Geiger for a walking tour of the 606 Trail, down in Chicago. This trail was finished in 2014, and it is a gem of urban park creativity; it has been compared to the HiLine Trail in Manhattan. We will drive down to the west end of the trail and park, then explore the trail, stopping to see the local attractions along the way, including a view of Rick Bayless' backyard garden. There will be refreshments midway, and then a leisurely walk back to the cars. | 10 | 0 | .0001E7 | 10 | 6/5/16 1:30 PM | |
| AF0020 | AF20 | Auction Food |
| Flying the Confederate Flag: Why Northerners Lost the War over the Lost Cause | A UCE “TED” Talk (Part 2) Join us for a follow-up of last year’s fantastic event: another round of delicious small plate foods (from expert chef Jean Butzen), fine wine selections from Marc Rolfes, and amazing desserts from Susan Comstock. This year’s provocative topic, again presented by Civil War expert Jim Strickler, will explore how Confederate sympathizers won the battle over the memory of the war. Why are Americans the only people in the world that honor treasonous slaveholders as noble defenders of a Lost Cause? | 20 | -1 | .0005E7 | 50 | 2/28/16 5:00 PM | |
| MI0008 | MI8 | Miscellaneous |
| Unique Hand Spun Wool |
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This year, our own member Ally Hunter worked on a centennial ranch in the Great Basin in California tending historic and rare Navajo Churro sheep—renowned for durable wool. The gathered wool was spun at a small Montana mill, and returned to the ranch. Thirteen skeins of this totally organic, totally unique wool are waiting for someone to make them into a blanket, rug, wall hanging or cozy jacket. | 1 | 0 | .0005E7 | 50 | |
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| West African Drumming and Rhythm Class | Now you can take part in drumming circles with confidence! Drumming is an invigorating yet highly meditative activity. Learn basic rhythms used to represent traditional ceremonies and everyday life in West African Cultures. Drums can be provided or bring your own. Taught by African dance and drumming teacher, Jen Halman, assisted by Alicia Hempfling. Class of 4 individuals will meet Saturday morning, Dec. 5th at 9am, at UCE. | 4 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | 12/12/15 9:00 AM | ||
| T0011 | T11 | Tickets |
| Whimsical Castle With Brown Roof |
| A work of art by Bill Irons. Some art just makes you feel good. | 1 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | |
| T0010 | T10 | Tickets |
| Whimsical Castle with Green Roof |
| A work of art by Bill Irons. Sure to delight. | 1 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | |
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| One superb dog training lesson (with option to continue) from DOGtalk training |
You have seen Rebecca and yellow Labrador, Oliver, around the church. Have you ever seen Oliver perform a dance or show off some tricks? Your dog can learn these too! Oliver and Rebecca will teach YOU to teach your dog a trick, a behavior, a dance... All by using positive methods only. You have never seen anything like this before. | 1 | -1 | .00045E7 | 45 | |||
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| Babysitting | I am offering to babysit up to 3 children at your home for an evening. Date to be negotiated. Elena Deamant (age 15) | 1 | -1 | .0002E7 | 20 | |||
| MI0007 | MI7 | Miscellaneous |
| Crochet 2015 | Hand crocheted throw in vibrant autumn colors. 40" by 60", this piece will brighten any room and although light in weight, it will keep those chilly drafts away! | 1 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
| MR0024 | MR24 | Merchandise |
| 2 Tickets for András Schiff, Piano, at Symphony Center | Sir András Schiff's Chicago installment of The Last Sonatas comes to a close with a performance of the final piano sonatas of Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert. The program includes Haydn's Sonata in E-flat Major, widely considered to be his greatest, and Schubert's nostalgic Sonata in B-flat Major, written during the last months of the composer's life. Two Tickets. | 1 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | 2/14/16 3:00 PM | |
| AF0019 | AF19 | Auction Food |
| Lunch at Tweet Cafe with Erlene | Tweet Cafe on Sheridan was the first restaurant to sign up for composting when Erlene Howard started her service. And it has fabulous food. So Erlene Howard and Shirley Adams will host you for lunch at Tweet on Friday Dec. 11 at 1pm. We will leave from the church parking lot at 12:30pm. The owner, Michelle Fire, has graciously agreed to join us for dessert to tell you a bit about her commitment to great food and a green environment. | 4 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | 12/11/15 1:00 PM | |
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| Website Design and Maintenance | Client must provide text, logos, and images. It will contain 5 to 7 main pages, each with a menu to reach any of the other main pages. Other sub-pages and/or links to other sites are a possibility. Also links to pdf files. | 2 | 2 | .0005E7 | 50 | |||
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| 2 Months of Food Scrap Pickup Service |
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To reduce landfill use, Collective Resource, Inc. provides door-to-door pickup service of food scraps. We provide a 5-gallon bucket to your family and then on a weekly or biweekly basis pick up the food scraps and take them to a commercial compost site. We also leave a clean bucket for you to continue your collection for the next pickup. Limited to new customers that live in our service area of Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette,up the North Shore to Lake Forest, and Chicago's North side. | 1 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
| MM0025 | MM25 | Munching and Mingling |
| Bread for All Seasons |
Freshly baked muffins, bread or scones delivered to your home, one loaf or batch each season. Possibilities include: Winter: Apple spice muffins or Cranberry nut bread Spring: Banana Cream Chocolate Chip Muffins Summer: Berry scones Fall: Pumpkin bread Exact item and date of delivery to be mutually agreed upon. | 1 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
| OF0004 | OF4 | Outdoor Fun |
| Babysitting for your choice of weekend night. | I and possibly my husband will babysit your kids so you can have a night out on the town. Weekend night needs to be negotiated with us ahead of time. We have two kids of our own who are teenagers so are experienced. | 1 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| MM0024 | MM24 | Munching and Mingling |
| Homemade Blueberry Sauce--16 oz. | After 20 years, now offered again. Delicious blueberry sauce with a hint of cinnamon. Canned and ready to eat or give as a gift. Good on pancakes, ice cream, or straight out of the jar. | 2 | 0 | .00005E7 | 5 | ||
| VA0006 | VA6 | Vacation/Lodging |
| Weekend on t'other side of the lake |
| Get away from it all for a weekend in June at the Haynes' summer house on Lake Michigan (located north of Muskegon MI, 210 miles from Chicago). No TV, no cell phone reception, internet may be slow... but you'll watch sunset over Lake Michigan and go to sleep to the sound of the waves. Swim, walk miles along the beach, build a sand castle, curl up in a corner with a book, explore the local small towns, experience 10,000 years of human history at the nearby Michigan's Heritage Park. There are numerous puzzles and board games to choose from. Accommodations are a first floor bedroom with double bed and attached bathroom, second floor bedroom with queen sized bed and third floor dormitory style sleeping "loft" with twin beds and double beds. Second and third floor sleepers share the second floor bathroom. Bring the family, invite some friends. Meals (Friday evening supper through Sunday lunch) for up to 6 people are included (but byob and soft drinks) and will be prepared by your on-site hosts. Your hosts will consult with the winner regarding dietary restrictions/preferences as they plan the menu for the weekend. Please contact Woody Haynes (skhii@mindspring.com) by January 15 to reserve the desired weekend in June. | 1 | 0 | .002E7 | 200 | |
| MI0006 | MI6 | Miscellaneous |
| Hand Thrown Ceramic Lidded Canister by George Guccione | Early "Geo" pottery from Santa Cruz, California. Lovely beige lidded canister with painted flowers and blue glaze inside. Perfect for storing tea, coffee, flour or sugar. | 1 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| MM0023 | MM23 | Munching and Mingling |
| Delicious Homemade Chutney | Three types of homemade chutney--Pankot Peach, Sayulita Mango, and Stina's Plum--1 pint of each. After a 20-year hiatus, I am back making chutney. Delicious with curry, cheese and crackers, grilled meat and straight out of the jar! | 2 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| AB0010 | AB10 | Auction Beverage |
| Sterling Silver and Amber Drop Earrings |
Make by Gainesville Florida jewelry artist, Peter Senesac. Beautiful Polish Amber earrings | 1 | 0 | .00035E7 | 35 | ||
| MM0022 | MM22 | Munching and Mingling |
| Vegetarian Dinner for Four |
| Jen Meyer, John and Nicholas Bolling invite you and your three guests to our house in Evanston for a vegetarian dinner. We are new members of UCE and welcome the opportunity to get to know you. We will work with you to create a meal that will satisfy your tastebuds and dietary restrictions (though we do have wheat, nuts and sometimes meat in the house). Here’s an opportunity to try the tantalizing temptations of tempeh and tofu or the beauty of the bountiful bean. Don’t worry, you won’t need to stop for a burger on the way home. | 1 | 0 | .0006E7 | 60 | 3/5/16 6:00 PM |
| MM0021 | MM21 | Munching and Mingling |
| Kitchen Coach | Want to learn how to make something new? Having a dinner party and want to try making something too complicated to tackle by yourself? Interested in learning the fundamentals of sauce making, or piecrust, or light and airy cake layers? Hire the Kitchen Coach! Karen Courtright is a food scientist and avid cook who loves teaching others how easy it can be to master new cooking or baking skills. Have a 3-4 hour session with Karen, in your kitchen or hers, at a mutually convenient time | 3 | 0 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
| AF0018 | AF18 | Auction Food |
| Classic Cooking Course and Dinner Party |
Learn some classic recipes for dinner parties with cook and food scientist Karen Courtright, hosted by Susan Comstock and Marc Rolfes. In this hands-on class, 6 participants will have the opportunity to prepare and then enjoy appetizer and a 3-course dinner. Items to be prepared include hot appetizers, main and side dishes with sauce components, and salad with homemade vinaigrettes. We’ll make an amazing, rustic almond and carrot cake for dessert. (The meal, except for one appetizer, is naturally gluten free.) The class is suitable for all levels, but is especially geared to learning how simple it can be to make an impressive meal without stress! While we are working, Karen will explain the ‘why’ behind the ingredients and techniques, so that you really master the recipes and can make them yourself with confidence. Marc Rolfes will explain how to find good, reasonably priced wines to pair with food, and you will try out his pairings with each course. You will be sent home with printed copies of the recipes including detailed descriptions, and information about each wine, as well as any leftovers! Would you like to bring a guest to help enjoy our results? You can add up to one guest to join at mealtime for an additional $40. | 6 | 0 | .0008E7 | 80 | 3/12/16 3:00 PM | |
| OF0003 | OF3 | Outdoor Fun |
| A new pet for the holidays: Curtis! | This package makes it a perfect time to give in to your child's pleading for a new pet! It includes a 10-gallon reptile tank with screened lid and background scene. Comes complete with a name for your pet... Curtis! A $25 gift card to a local pet shop allows you to decide if you are ready for Curtis to be a mouse, snake, reptile or ??? | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| MI0005 | MI5 | Miscellaneous |
| 6 Alabaster Liqueur Glasses | A treasure from Turkey. | 1 | 0 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
| MM0020 | MM20 | Munching and Mingling |
| Homemade Pasta Dinner |
| Homemade fettuccine with homemade, long-simmered garden marinara sauce for 4. Veggie options for sauce include: mushrooms, spinach, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, bell peppers, or spicy peppers or make a suggestion. Includes salad and garlic bread. Please give 3 days' notice for preparation. | 1 | 0 | .00015E7 | 15 | |
| AF0017 | AF17 | Auction Food |
| Spring Recital--Viola & Piano | Ann Gadzikowski and Robb Geiger will present a Spring Recital of music for viola and piano, at Robb's house. There will be some light refreshments after the music. | 12 | -1 | .0002E7 | 20 | 4/17/16 3:00 PM | |
| MR0023 | MR23 | Merchandise |
| An Evening at the Goodman Theatre with Robert and Kat Falls for Four People |
| This extraordinary evening will include tickets and a backstage tour for you and your three guests. Each person will receive a copy of Kat Falls' latest book, "Inhuman" (See Reviews), signed and dedicated to whomever you wish. Your choice of these shows, in premium house seats, on a date to be mutually agreed upon: in the Albert Theatre: "Another Word for Beauty", Jan 16 - Feb 21, "The Matchmaker", Mar 5 - Apr 10; "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window", Apr 30 - Jun 5; "Wonderful Town, Jun 28 - Aug 21; in the Owen Theatre: "Carlyle", Apr 2 - May 1; and "Soups, Stews, and Casseroles: 1976", May 21 - Jun 19. Previews and opening nights are excluded. | 1 | 0 | .0035E7 | 350 | |
| VA0005 | VA5 | Vacation/Lodging |
| Rock River Cottage, Geneseo, IL |
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Unwind at UCE member Ally Hunter’s quaint cottage on the Rock River in rural Geneseo, IL—just 3 hours west. Enjoy fishing, canoeing or kayaking—or loaf on the deck and large hammock. Nearby canal trails are perfect for biking. Explore Geneseo’s growing roster of galleries and shops. The Buttermilk Twists at Geneseo Donut are life- altering. Get ready. The cottage sleeps up to six people with two double beds and a fold-out couch. Cottage is available after July 4, 2016. You can bid on 2 weekends, or one full week. | 1 | 0 | .004E7 | 400 | |
| AF0016 | AF16 | Auction Food |
| A Walk Through Time: Discover the Evanston of 1891! | UCE’s Quasquicentennial (our 125th anniversary!) committee offers a walking tour of Evanston as she might have been at the founding of our church. Barbara Butz and Margaret Shaklee will lead the group through an Evanston neighborhood of homes built in the last quarter of the 19th century, discussing their architecture and their turn-of-the-(20th)century inhabitants. We will then retire to the historic building of Evanston’s Firehouse Grill for lunch (included) and a further look at Evanston in the years when UCE was founded. Saturday May 21 (rain date June 4), 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Minimum bid: $35. Limit: 12 participants. Contact: Margaret Shaklee. | 12 | -1 | .00035E7 | 35 | 5/21/16 10:00 AM | |
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| Photo Slideshow | What sets the tone better at an event than a photo slideshow to pull on heartstrings and celebrate a person's life? I have made these photo slideshows for my Uncle's 75th birthday, my sister's wedding, and UCE's Senior High services. We will explore different formats to find the right look and feel for your event. All I need is your photos (digital or physical) and some song selections. Visit http://bit.ly/1kh71uB to view a sample. | 3 | 1 | .0002E7 | 20 | |||
| AF0015 | AF15 | Auction Food |
| Oh Hell Night | Join us at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 2, for drinks, appetizers, a buffet dinner, dessert,and "Oh Hell" card game at Ann Peterson's (2769 Girard Ave., Evanston). According to Hoyle, the game is also known as "Oh Pshaw." It's easy to learn and is part skill, part luck. You are guaranteed to laugh and may even utter a few "Oh Pshaws." Ann Peterson, Meredith Haydon, and Jan Valukas. 12 people maximum. | 12 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | 4/2/16 6:00 PM | |
| MR0022 | MR22 | Merchandise |
| Wine Tasting in Roselle | Guided tour and wine tasting for eight adults at the Lynfred Winery, 15 South Roselle Road in Roselle, IL. The winery has been making cabernet, merlot, pinot grigio, reisling and fruit wine using California grapes since the 1920s. | 8 | 3 | .00006E7 | 6 | 4/9/16 4:30 PM | |
| AB0009 | AB9 | Auction Beverage |
| Handcrafted Necklace C | Unique, hand-crafted necklace by Rev. Connie Grant. | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| AB0008 | AB8 | Auction Beverage |
| Handcrafted Necklace B | Unique, hand-crafted necklace by Rev. Connie Grant. | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| AB0007 | AB7 | Auction Beverage |
| Handcrafted Necklace A | Unique, hand-crafted necklace by Rev. Connie Grant. | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| OF0002 | OF2 | Outdoor Fun |
| Bike Safety Package | One child’s bicycle helmet, one headlamp, one tail-light, and one self-coiling cable lock. | 3 | 2 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| OF0001 | OF1 | Outdoor Fun |
| Handmade Duct Tape Wallets |
| Three different handmade duct tape wallets: one with a puppy design, one with a purple geometric design, and one a combination purple geometric design and traditional grey duct tape. Made by Rory Presto. One to each of the three highest bidders. | 3 | 0 | .00005E7 | 5 | |
| MM0019 | MM19 | Munching and Mingling |
| Monthly Pot of Soup and Bread |
| Each month, a pot of soup and homemade bread will be delivered to your home for 12 months - One Year! You will experience the culinary expertise of a plethora of great UCE cooks! Meat or vegetarian options will be available. Contributing are Rose Kurland, Paul Gilbert, Sheila Holder, Suzanne Peterson, Vickie Doebele, Carol Nielsen, Barbara Badr, Jeanne Kerl, Cathy Deamant, Jessica Presto-Tomell, and Susan Talmage; soups will include Greek Egg Lemon Soup, Hungarian Mushroom Soup, Matzo Ball Soup, Chili, and others. | 1 | 0 | .0015E7 | 150 | |
| MM0018 | MM18 | Munching and Mingling |
| Baklava |
| A tray of baklava (~50 pieces) | 1 | 0 | .0003E7 | 30 | |
| MI0004 | MI4 | Miscellaneous |
| Magical Handmade Walking Staff | This walking staff has a rubber tip for walking on rock and other hard surfaces, and a sharp point for walking on dirt. It also has a genuine emerald in the end, for good luck. The inscription carved into it says (in Greek): "May the Bearer of this Staff never Falter on Her Path." | 1 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| MR0021 | MR21 | Merchandise |
| Chicago Sky Game with Dale and Pat |
| See WNBA Most Valuable Player Elena Delle Donne and the rest of the Chicago Sky, at Allstate Arena with Dale Griffin and Pat O'Connell. Women's professional basketball is fun, fast, and exciting! We'll take 2 people, including 5th row center tickets and transportation. Date (in summer) to be mutually determined. High bidder wins two seats. | 1 | 0 | .00035E7 | 35 | |
| AF0014 | AF14 | Auction Food |
| FOOTBALL!!! (and Bobby Short) With Z GirlZ |
Join us at our posh pad for Super Bowl Sunday. Watch grunting, sweating, beasty boys butt heads on our downstairs Sony 70" screen with the Sonos sound system cranked! If your team is losing and you just can't bear to look anymore, take solace in a game or two on our Brunswick pool table. (Loser does after-party cleanup.) And… for those of us who like our male entertainers a bit more refined, listen to Bobby Short (or Louie Armstrong, or whichever talented gentleman we're in the mood for) upstairs in our pretty, artsy-fartsy parlor. We'll make a kettle of chili, we'll have buckets of beer and popcorn and, since it was hit at the Lincoln Square potluck at our home this fall, we'll have Sarah's bourbon cocktail for this two-tiered, fund-raising occasion, as well. We're on Montrose, at the southern tip of the Ravenswood neighborhood. | 20 | 2 | .00025E7 | 25 | 2/7/16 5:00 PM | |
| T0009 | T9 | Tickets |
| Red Lettuce Painting |
| Archival giclee print and archival matte of original watercolor by Johna Van Dyke | 1 | 0 | .00075E7 | 75 | |
| T0008 | T8 | Tickets |
| Hand Thrown Stoneware 9" Cake Pedestal |
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A lovely hand thrown ceramic stoneware cake pedestal perfect for a tasty torte or for displaying your favorite pastries and candies. Made especially for you by Sandra Robinson. | 1 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | |
| AF0013 | AF13 | Auction Food |
| Star Wars Trivial Pursuit Night | Calling all Geeks! Calling all Geeks! In honor of the new Star Wars movie coming out on December 18, Ministerial Intern Kevin DeBeck will challenge all comers to a game of Star Wars Trivial Pursuit! This combines the game you all know with questions from the previous six Star Wars movies, along with a DVD to earn your piece of the pie! Kevin will go against individuals or teams, so the sky's the limit! We will use a room at UCE, unless one of the winners would prefer to host! The gauntlet (or light saber) has been thrown. Come and play--you don't even have to join the Dark Side! | 8 | 2 | .0001E7 | 10 | 1/16/16 7:00 PM | |
| T0007 | T7 | Tickets |
| Ceramic Vase |
| Ceramic vase with purple glaze | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | |
| AF0012 | AF12 | Auction Food |
| Brittain's High Tea | Love scones, creme fraiche, lemon curd & other delicacies? Come enjoy the company of your friends & drink English tea, complete with silver tea service and English tea cups. Hats & white gloves optional. Men are welcome! | 10 | -2 | .00015E7 | 15 | 1/24/16 3:00 PM | |
| MM0016 | MM16 | Munching and Mingling |
| One Case of Home-Brewed Beer |
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One case of labeled home-brewed craft beer delivered to your home. I've brewed for around 8 years and have made various styles and types: Belgian Blond, Oktoberfest, Barley Wine, Lemon-Basil-Garlic Ale, Peanut Butter & Jelly Ale, Hefeweizen, American Lager, IPAs, Vanilla Caramel Cream Ale, etc. Or, send in the clones: Rogue's Dead Guy, Stone's IPA, 3Floyds' Zombie Dust, Dogfish Head's 60 Minute IPA, Bell's Two Hearted Ale, Alchemist's Heady Topper, etc. I'm happy to brew up something to suit your tastes (one month advanced notice required). Or, if you just want a recent sampling of what I have available in my cellar: (Lambic, Wheat Wine, Stout, Wee Strong Scottish Ale, etc.) that's available now. Cheers! NEW: I can teach you how to brew beer! Either hang out for a brew day in the future and see the process first hand and taste some home brews or come with me to a local brewery like Temperance or Sketchbook and see how it's done on a larger scale. I am happy to share my passion for this exciting hobby. | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | |
| MM0015 | MM15 | Munching and Mingling |
| Coffee, Tea and Delights Basket - 2nd Prize in Raffle | A lovely basket filled with two handmade coffee cups, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, delectable treats, a CD featuring Matt Hartgering and Aubrey Zoli of The Local Strangers, a Junior Mance CD and Mary Oliver’s newest book of Poetry “Felicity”. | 1 | 0 | .00005E7 | 5 | ||
| MM0014 | MM14 | Munching and Mingling |
| One Bottle of Wine - 3rd Prize in Raffle |
| The 3rd Prize winner in our raffle will take home one bottle of wine. | 1 | 0 | .00005E7 | 5 | |
| MM0013 | MM13 | Munching and Mingling |
| Luscious Deep Chocolate Torte Cake |
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Sandra Robinson will bake this scrumptious deep chocolate delight for you and deliver it to your door on a date of your choice. Consider this for a special occasion or dinner party. This 12-inch torte cake comes with raspberries atop and freshly whipped crème delicately laced with Cognac, another liquor of choice, plain, or a container of each - liquor and plain. Made to please the sweetest tooth. | 2 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | |
| MR0020 | MR20 | Merchandise |
| "Sister Act" Musical Play - 2 Tickets |
"Sister Act" at the Lincolnshire Marriott is a divine musical comedy based on the hit film with Whoopi Goldberg. When wannabe diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime the cops hide her in the least likely of places - a convent! Deloris finds her calling and breathes new life into the convent while discovering a sisterhood she’s never had before. 2 Tickets for Sunday, Feb 21 at 5 pm. | 1 | 0 | .0005E7 | 50 | 2/21/16 5:00 PM | |
| AF0011 | AF11 | Auction Food |
| Annual Fall Scrabble Tournament | Four table, two-game tournament. Prizes, dinner, drinks, dessert, and good competition in Scrabble. Hosted by Martha Holman - at Martha's home in Evanston. 16 people maximum. | 16 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | 10/22/16 6:00 PM | |
| MR0019 | MR19 | Merchandise |
| One on One 'Learning to Lead' Dance Class |
Leading on the dance floor is a most exhilarating experience and you can learn some of the skills in a relatively short time. I will help you understand rhythm and movement and how to connect to your partner for a slow dance and a fast dance. You receive two one hour sessions on a day and time that suits your schedule. We will meet at UCE or at my studio. Isn't it time you learned to lead a dance? | 1 | 0 | .00075E7 | 75 | ||
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| 2 45-Minute Voice Lessons | Perhaps this is the time to explore and release your “inner singer.” Treat yourself to two 45-minute, nurturing and supportive voice lessons. I’m happy to work with you whether you are a beginner, a professional, or somewhere in between. Styles include folk, pop, musical theatre, or classical. Lessons taught at my Skokie home, 8034 Lowell (note to folks with allergies – we have 3 cats) Cell # is 847-226-1539. | 1 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | |||
| VA0004 | VA4 | Vacation/Lodging |
| AirB&B apartment in Decatur GA |
This apartment sleeps 4 people and is three blocks from MARTA and the Square in Decatur (my home town and about 5 miles east of downtown Atlanta). You receive 3 nights (ideally in one stay but negotiable on that). You may have any available nights until June 1, 2016. Booking early gives you more options. Decatur is home to Agnes Scott College and next door to Emory University. Decatur is walkable, safe, and immensely entertaining. The subway will whisk you from the airport to Decatur with only a ten minute walk to the apartment. Or you can park your own car on the cul de sac in front of the unit. Link to see the AirB&B listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3362155 This unit rents for $85 to $105 per night depending on the busyness of the season. A full kitchen - but the 50 nearby restaurants will lure you. You must try the whole-grain biscuits two blocks away at my favorite diner. | 1 | 0 | .00125E7 | 125 | ||
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| 50 Tulip Bulbs |
| I will plant 50 tulip bulbs in your yard. You choose the colors. I will purchase and plant. | 1 | 0 | .00075E7 | 75 | ||
| MM0012 | MM12 | Munching and Mingling |
| Cranberry Apple Cake |
| Single-layer Cranberry Apple Cake, made with fresh ingredients and topped with cinnamon sugar. Those who have sampled it want more. | 2 | 0 | .00015E7 | 15 | |
| AB0006 | AB6 | Auction Beverage |
| Magnetize your UCE name tag!! |
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Tired of your lovely UCE name tag putting holes in your favorite shirt? Let me magnetize your UCE name tag! Easy to wear - so stylish!! NOTE: If you have a pacemaker, magnets will not be your friend, and this offer may not be for you. | 50 | 33 | .0001E7 | 10 | |
| MR0018 | MR18 | Merchandise |
| Exploring the Real Chicago |
| Experience Chicago's neighborhoods, ethnic restaurants, architectural highlights, local theater, and little-known museums. A full day and evening with John and Linda LaPlante includes all meals, transportation, and admissions. For one or two adults. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon. | 1 | 0 | .0015E7 | 150 | |
| AF0010 | AF10 | Auction Food |
| Wine Dinner With Luanne & Woody |
Dinner to be held at the home of Woody & Luanne at 2847 W Leland Ave, Chicago, IL, one block from the Francisco Station of the CTA Brown Line. Must have at least three seats filled. Planned Menu: Appetizer: Artichoke Nibbles. Bubbly: probably Cava or Prosecco. Salad: Green. Entre: California Chicken*. 1986 Bordeaux (Chateau Palmer?) Corn Popovers. White TBD. Seasonal Vegetable. Cheese: Roquefort. Fromage d'Affinois, P'tit Basque. Dessert:Isle Flotante. 1982 Clos Fontindoule Montbazillac * Our California Chicken is adapted from James Beard's recipe in American Cookery. The sauce includes red wine, corn meal, chili powder (not hot), ripe olives, and almonds. | 4 | -2 | .00045E7 | 45 | 1/17/16 6:00 PM | |
| AF0009 | AF9 | Auction Food |
| Design and Paint Your Own Silk Scarf (replacing GE9 event listed in catalog) |
This workshop offers up to 10 winning bidders both a wonderful time socializing and learning the art of silk scarf painting. All experience levels welcome. I will provide everything you need to design, stretch, paint, finish your silk scarf and take it home with you. 1. Your choice of a fine hand-hemmed 8" x 54" silk scarf or a woven 8" x 54" silk/wool blend scarf. 10 AM to about 3 PM at UCE. | 10 | 0 | .0003E7 | 30 | 5/21/16 10:00 AM | |
| MR0017 | MR17 | Merchandise |
| Two Tickets to a Court Theatre Production | Certificate good for Two Tickets to a Court Theatre production, excluding Saturday Evenings or Sunday Matinees. Located near Hyde Park/University of Chicago, called "Chicago's leading classical theater" by the Chicago Tribune. Some performances or productions may not be available. See website at www.CourtTheatre.org. (Two certificates to each of the two highest bidders). | 2 | 1 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| MM0011 | MM11 | Munching and Mingling |
| Dinner for Two at Oceanique - Raffle on Auction Night! |
Chef's Five Course Dinner for Two at Oceanique, 505 Main St, Evanston. Reservations subject to availability. Valid Monday through Friday (not on "no corkage" Mondays or certain holidays.) Excludes tax, beverages, and gratuity--18% gratuity added. This item will be the 1st Prize in Auction Night Raffle! Try your luck! | 1 | 0 | .00005E7 | 5 | ||
| MM0010 | MM10 | Munching and Mingling |
| Phyllo & Friends Cooking Class | Jim Pappas is a professional chef whose Pappas Gourmet Cuisine supplied high-end restaurants with phyllo delectables, notably Spanakopita, pastries and strudel in phyllo (also spelled "fillo" and "filo") dough. He is offering a cooking class, taking place at UCE, teaching hands-on phyllo dough techniques and recipe preparation. You will prepare Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) from start to finish. Bake, sample, and take a pan home with you to freeze or bake and serve. You will also make strudel in phyllo with fruit, raisin and nut fillings to layer, fold, bake and sample. Bring your favorite apron, 8”-9” utility knife (you might use for chopping vegetables) and cutting board if you wish, and be ready to learn, have fun and create! Cooks of all ability levels are welcome. | 4 | 0 | .00075E7 | 75 | 2/27/16 1:00 PM | |
| MR0016 | MR16 | Merchandise |
| Chicago River Cruise and Lunch for Two |
| Take a Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise with the 2011 Outstanding Docent Harry Hirsch for two and lunch at Billy Goat Tavern or Howells and Hood. A 90-minute $100-value. Date to be arranged. High bidder wins both spaces. | 1 | 0 | .0005E7 | 50 | |
| MM0009 | MM9 | Munching and Mingling |
| Cookie of the Month |
| What's your favorite kind of cookie? Maybe you haven't discovered it yet. If you win this item, you will fill out my "custom cookie consult" with your favorite ingredients, likes and dislikes, and I'll spend a year, baking a batch (usually 2-3 dozen) of cookies each month, attempting to arrive at your ideal cookie. Cookies are delivered by arrangement each month. | 1 | 0 | .0015E7 | 150 | |
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| Limericks |
Be the first in the nation, To have a limerick for every occasion. 'Cuz limericks by Lee, Are fun, don't you see. So start bidding without hesitation. I will write a limerick a month (12/year) for any subject or event you designate (birthday, anniversary, etc.) | 1 | 0 | .0003E7 | 30 | |||
| AF0008 | AF8 | Auction Food |
| Boys' & Girls' Night BQ | A time-honored annual gathering of UCE friends for a BQ dinner and conversation at 5:00 pm (please note earlier start time), Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, the Saturday before Labor Day, on UCE's lush, pastoral South Lawn. Co-hosts: Meredith Haydon, Harry Hirsch, Ann Peterson, Barb Butz & Robb Geiger. 40 people maximum. | 40 | -5 | .00035E7 | 35 | 9/2/17 5:00 PM | |
| AF0007 | AF7 | Auction Food |
| Downton Abbey Dinner and (Final!) Season Premiere |
| Barb Butz & Robb Geiger, Meredith Haydon and The Empress of Edibles Kathy Talmage cordially invite you to a DOWNTON ABBEY DINNER, Sunday, January 3, 2016, at the Butz-Geiger residence, 1106 Brummel, Evanston. The butler and staff will serve an elegant four-course feast -- Seafood, Seasonal Soup, Filet Mignon with Potato-Walnut Confit and Port Wine Reduction, variety of delectable desserts, and selected fine wines. We shall then retire to the drawing (TV) room for port or sherry and the season premiere of "Downton Abbey." Evening attire and black tie optional. | 10 | 0 | .00085E7 | 85 | 1/3/16 5:15 PM |
| T0006 | T6 | Tickets |
| Don Whitlatch framed 12.5x15.75 Ruby Crowned Kinglet print | Don Whitlatch is a West Virginia artist specializing in birds. | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| T0005 | T5 | Tickets |
| Don Whitlatch framed 12.5x15.75 Golden Crowned Kinglet print | Don Whitlatch is a West Virginia artist specializing in birds. | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| T0004 | T4 | Tickets |
| Don Whitlatch 8x10 framed bluebird print | Don Whitlatch is a West Virginia artist specializing in birds. | 1 | 0 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| VA0003 | VA3 | Vacation/Lodging |
| Any Silverleaf Resort - One Week (Reserve by March 31, 2016) |
| One week at a Silverleaf Resorts timeshare. Locations include Orlando, FL, Rocky Mountains (close to Denver, CO), the Berkshire Mountains (Massachusetts); Branson, MO; and Galveston, TX. See Silverleaf notebook at Auction table in lobby or at http://www.silverleafresorts.com/. Take your pet dog with you! Units typically have 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, and can sleep six people. For this item, contact Carolyn by March 31, 2016 to reserve date (through October 30, 2016) and location. Make inquiries to Carolyn at (847) 644-3495 or at clrn.weist@comcast.net | 1 | 0 | .004E7 | 400 | |
| MI0003 | MI3 | Miscellaneous |
| Good's of Evanston - $50 Gift Certificate | Good's of Evanston, 714 Main Street - $50 Gift Certificate towards custom framing, photo albums or frames, fine pens, or cards. Valid for one year. | 1 | 0 | .0003E7 | 30 |