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| Item0 | Item | Category | Donors | Item Name | Picture | Description | Qty | Left | Est0 | Est Val | Min0 | Min Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0024 | P24 | Potpourri |
| Scarf and Cowl in Black Multi-color | Crafted by Nancy Lee, Scarf and Cowl in Black Multi-color yarn. | 1 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| A0022 | A22 | Art |
| Black & White Photo : Orchid | Serene and profound: black and white framed photo of an orchid in the style of Georgia O'Keefe. Frame 16" x 20", photo 14" x 11". | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| A0021 | A21 | Art |
| Framed Butterfly Photo/Print | Stunning framed photo/print: Butterfly, in color. Frame 16" x 20", print 14" x 11" | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| F0037 | F37 | Food |
| Shopping Bag Full of Goodies | Shopping Bag Full of Goodies from Trader Joe's. | 1 | 0 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00014E7 | 14 | ||
| P0023 | P23 | Potpourri |
| Spode Bone China Vase | Take home a Spode Bone China English Vase from Secret Treasures Antiques. | 1 | 0 | 000045.0 | 45 | .00017E7 | 17 | ||
| A0020 | A20 | Art |
| Landscape Scene Ceramic Tile | Lovely 10" x 14" Landscape Scene, Ceramic Tile, hand-built and donated by Maggie Wilson. | 1 | 0 | 000080.0 | 80 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| A0019 | A19 | Art |
| Original Oil Painting "Flowers in a Pond" |
 | Large framed 50" x 37" original oil painting of flowers in a pond in the style of Monet, by Peggy Fisher of Grosse Point, MI. | 1 | 0 | 000500.0 | 500 | .00075E7 | 75 | |
| P0022 | P22 | Potpourri |
| Handmade Fair Trade Thai Scarf | Soft and beautiful - this Red Handmade Fair Trade Scarf from Thailand can also be worn around the shoulders on a cool evening. Versatile and lovely. | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00012E7 | 12 | ||
| F0036 | F36 | Food |
| Coffee, Tea and Delights Raffle Basket | 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, and a collection of poems by Susan Moss entitled "In From The Dark". | 1 | 0 | 000075.0 | 75 | .00005E7 | 5 | ||
| E0033 | E33 | Entertainment |
| Evanston Symphony Orchestra - German Favorites | Two Tickets for the Evanston Symphony Orchestra’s presentation of "German Favorites": Brahms--Symphony #3 in F Major; R. Strauss--"Four Last Songs"; Wagner--"Overture to Tannhauser". Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. | 1 | 0 | 000070.0 | 70 | .00025E7 | 25 | 2/1/15 2:30 PM | |
| P0021 | P21 | Potpourri |
| Hand-knit Wool Shawl | Hand-knit wool shawl, multi-colored but with overall burgundy hue. | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| F0035 | F35 | Food |
| Basket of Baked Goodies | Dave & Liz Schaps at Great Harvest put together this basket. You love their breads, muffins, pies, cookies. Take this basket home with you tonight and enjoy. | 1 | 0 | 000035.0 | 35 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| E0032 | E32 | Entertainment |
| Two Tickets for Blues: Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater |
|
Eddy Clearwater's 80th Birthday Party! Two tickets. A Chicago legend, Clearwater is an intense, flamboyant blues-rocking showman. He's equally comfortable playing the deepest, most heartfelt blues or rocking, good-time party music. Two tickets donated by SPACE Evanston on Chicago Ave. Concert at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. High bidder wins both tickets. | 1 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | 1/9/15 8:00 PM |
| F0034 | F34 | Food |
| 'Made in Evanston' Holiday Gift Basket | Celebrate the holidays with delightful treats from Evanston's very own specialty and artisan food producers, Now We're Cooking! Items include coffee with a mission from Chapin, Truli Julie's creamy biscotti, spice rub from Prohibition spice, edible chocolate candles from Let Them Eat Candles, and a scoop of Argentine gelato, and gluten-free goodies from D-Ology. | 1 | -1 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| F0033 | F33 | Food |
| One Bottle of Wine - 3rd Prize in Raffle |
| The 3rd Prize winner in our raffle will take home one bottle of chardonnay. | 1 | 0 | 000008.0 | 8 | .00005E7 | 5 | |
| F0032 | F32 | Food |
| 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 | 000160.0 | 160 | .00005E7 | 5 | ||
| E0031 | E31 | Entertainment |
| An Afternoon of Trap | Try your hand and eye at trap shooting. I will provide the gun, ammunition, instruction, and lunch. You will need a "FOID" card. The application is on the Illinois State Highway Patrol website. | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
| GE0013 | GE13 | Group Events |
| Trip to Unity Temple Unitarian Church in Oak Park |
A spring Saturday outing to Oak Park to visit Unity Temple, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, includes lunch at a nearby restaurant and transportation. A member of Unity Church will guide a tour of the church including its history and answer questions. This trip is a follow-up to our fun visit to the Beverly Castle last year. We'll contact all the buyers about setting the date in the spring. Offered by Kristi Anderson, Margaret and George Schatz. | 12 | 0 | 000035.0 | 35 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| A0018 | A18 | Art |
| Photograph | Artfully expressed photograph done by Ryan Rogulich of Rogulich Photography. Professionally printed, matted and wrapped ready for your own personal framing. Image size: 8 x 10. Matted size: 11 x 14 | 1 | 0 | 000075.0 | 75 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| A0017 | A17 | Art |
| Hand Thrown Tea Pot |
| Hand Thrown Tea Pot. Beautiful glaze. | 1 | 0 | 000125.0 | 125 | .00035E7 | 35 | |
| P0019 | P19 | Potpourri |
| Homespun Teal & Sapphire Shawl/Scarf |
| This scarf is rich shades of teal and sapphire and is so soft it melts to the touch. Beautifully crafted by Nancy Lee, it is the perfect piece to comfort and brighten a cold day. The yarn is Lion Brand's Homespun, Lagoon, 98% acrylic and 2% polyester. The pieces measures 75"L x 15"W. | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0003E7 | 30 | |
| P0020 | P20 | Potpourri |
| Hand Crocheted "Wild Stuff" Shawl/Scarf |
| This shawl is a color and texture wonderland, beautifully crafted by Nancy Lee with Common Threads materials. Wearing this will sure to bring cheer and warmth into anyone's winter months. Yarn is "Autumn Wild Stuff" by Prism Custom Dyed Yarns. Fibre content includes, rayon, cotton, nylon, kid mohair, wool, alpaca, and poly. The piece measures 76"L x 15"W. | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .00045E7 | 45 | |
| F0030 | F30 | Food |
| In-home Vegetarian Cooking Class for up to 6 Kids | This certificate is for a one hour in-home cooking class for up to 6 children. Our Sticky Fingers chef will arrive early to set up and will clean up the mess at the end. The kids get to enjoy meeting our chef, cooking, having fun and eating great, healthy food together! (No meat or peanuts are used.) Contact UCE member Christina Habib for more information. Christina will be helping at your event! | 1 | 0 | 000150.0 | 150 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
| S0021 | S21 | Services |
| Full Website Design with Pages, Images and Links | A fully designed website with a home page, a margin down the left side with links to every major page on every major page, and many graphic images. I will work out the text and fonts and images -- which the buyer will provide to me in *.jpg format on a disk -- with the buyer in our initial and (probably) two additional meetings. I can select (unless the buyer already has a preference) the server we will use. The buyer must select the unique URL [www.Andy_Website.html], pay the initial larger upfront charge of installing that URL along with all the needed passwords and codes needed to upload the website to this server on the internet, plus all the much lower monthly rental charges. Andy will also manage this website -- update needed text, images, even pages -- free of charge for one year. | 1 | 1 | 000300.0 | 300 | .001E7 | 100 | ||
| F0031 | F31 | Food |
| Rainbow Alliance DIning Club Gift Certificate |
| Join the Rainbow Alliance for one of their monthly Dining Club events with this gift certificate for two complementary meals. Package also includes two Air Wick color changing candles. | 1 | 0 | 000075.0 | 75 | .0003E7 | 30 | |
| E0030 | E30 | Entertainment |
| 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 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
| A0016 | A16 | Art |
| Art of my heart; a workshop for creative and never-been creative adults | This workshop is for all adults! If you don't think of yourself as creative, you will enjoy coming up with new ideas. It's fun! 10 AM to about 3 PM, with coffee and snacks, at UCE. | 8 | -1 | 000020.0 | 20 | .0001E7 | 10 | 3/7/15 10:00 AM | |
| S0020 | S20 | Services |
| Ensuring Elusive Financial Security |
Vernon "Lucas" Albright, Ed.D. , has advised scientists, engineers and university professors since 1985.* Lucas will provide a fully comprehensive financial analysis, including a full assessment, lasting at least two hours to the highest bidder (with a suggested asset base of at least $100,000). In addition, he will provide quarterly reviews from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. As in the case with one's physical health, when there's a critical issue, it never hurts to have a second opinion! _________ *References and documentations provided upon request. | 1 | 1 | 001000.0 | 1,000 | .01E7 | 1,000 | ||
| J0008 | J8 | Jewelry and Accents |
| Silver Tree Charm Earrings | Silver tree charm earrings with hematite-bead earwires. | 1 | 0 | 000080.0 | 80 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| J0007 | J7 | Jewelry and Accents |
| Sterling Silver and Anodized Titanium Bird Earrings | Colorful, light and lively sterling silver and anodized titanium bird earrings in Noël's signature style, signed on the back. | 1 | 1 | 000084.0 | 84 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| J0006 | J6 | Jewelry and Accents |
| Sterling Silver and Anodized Titanium Fish Pin | Colorful and cheerful sterling silver and anodized titanium fish pin in Noël's signature style, signed on the back. | 1 | 0 | 000075.0 | 75 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| A0015 | A15 | Art |
| The French Market Watercolor |
|
Small watercolor inspired by a photograph taken in the Paris Market. This print is double matted and backed with archival material, and ready for a frame. The dimensions are 7"X12" image, overall, 14"X19" (approximately) | 1 | 0 | 000225.0 | 225 | .0005E7 | 50 | |
| S0019 | S19 | Services |
| Introductory Spanish Lesson via Group Video Conference |
We can gather as a small group, meeting at a convenient location. I will set up the video conference. The five highest bids will get a one-hour Spanish lesson. Whatever your Spanish learning needs are, Osberto Asturias can help. Conversing, grammar, schoolwork, colloquial use of Spanish. Bring the culture of Guatemala into your life with personal (albeit through the internet and computers) contact with an authentic Spanish teacher. Osberto Asturias (lives/works in Guatemala) has been teaching Spanish one-on-one for 15 years and over the internet for the last 5 years. | 5 | 4 | 000015.0 | 15 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
| S0018 | S18 | Services |
| 2 Months of Food Scrap Pickup Service |
|
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 | 000084.0 | 84 | .0004E7 | 40 | |
| GE0012 | GE12 | Group Events |
| 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 June 13, 2015. Your bid will include lots of salad, BBQ, desserts and drink until we run out, and if we do I will dash over to Evanston Liquors for more, er, potato chips. We'll play until it's too dark to see. Remember, croquet is a great stress reliever! | 30 | 17 | 000020.0 | 20 | .0002E7 | 20 | 6/13/15 3:00 PM | |
| S0017 | S17 | Services |
| Two 45-Minute Voice Lessons | Two 45-Minute Voice Lessons, to be provided at UCE. | 1 | 0 | 000130.0 | 130 | .00075E7 | 75 | ||
| S0016 | S16 | Services |
| 60 minute massage with reflexology |
A 60 minute deep tissue massage with reflexology done at my office located at 1780 Maple St., Suite 30, in Northfield, just off of 94 on Willow. We will address any current issues you may be having or simply help you to relax. If you need more information please look up marcialarson.massagetherapy.com I look forward to working with you! | 2 | 0 | 000120.0 | 120 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
| F0029 | F29 | Food |
| Magnum of Spanish wine |
|
Sandeep at Vinic Wine donated this $50 magnum of garnacha 2008. (In France, the grape is called grenache.) This 1.5 liter magnum is equal to two 750 ml bottles. Perfect for your next dinner party. | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00025E7 | 25 | |
| P0018 | P18 | Potpourri |
| 8-Pack of Assorted Greeting Cards |
| 8 Monicards, any-occasion cards hand-decorated by Monica Drake, friend of UCE member Susan Talmage, with envelopes. | 1 | 0 | 000015.0 | 15 | .00015E7 | 15 | |
| F0028 | F28 | Food |
| Homemade Deep Dish Chicago Style Pizza |
| One large (or two small on same day) deep dish pizza(s) baked and delivered to your home. Comes with cheese (of course) and your choice of toppings: sausage, pepperoni, onion, peppers, mushroom, spinach, ham, pineapple, etc. Please give two days notice for preparation and dough rising. | 2 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00025E7 | 25 | |
| F0027 | F27 | Food |
| One Case of Home-Brewed Beer |
| 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, 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! | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00025E7 | 25 | |
| P0017 | P17 | Potpourri |
| UP 24 Jawbone Activity and Sleep tracking wrist band | Seamlessly and automatically track your day's activity and night's sleep. New in case. Never used. Size large. | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| S0015 | S15 | Services |
| Private Yoga Class | Would you like to deepen your yoga practice? Like to try Yin Yoga? Like to develop a personal practice created specifically for your needs? Do you need some help with a particular pose? Certified yoga teacher and UCE member, Jessica Tomell-Presto, will provide two hours of private yoga instruction at a mutually agreed upon place, date, and time. | 1 | 0 | 000140.0 | 140 | .00045E7 | 45 | ||
| E0029 | E29 | Entertainment |
| Bagpiper | Having a party, wedding, or other special event? C.J. Presto, a bagpiper with almost 30 years of experience and former member of numerous Chicago Pipe bands (Chicago Caledonia, University of Chicago Bagpipe Band, Chicago Highlanders), will provide one hour of bagpiping services on a mutually agreed upon date and time. Highland pipes or Scottish smallpipes. Will only travel in the Chicagoland area. Not available the week up to and surrounding St. Patrick's Day. Have kilt; will travel. Irish dancer also available upon request. | 1 | 0 | 000200.0 | 200 | .001E7 | 100 | ||
| F0026 | F26 | Food |
| Basket of Goodies Celebrating Social Justice at Curt's Cafe |
Basket of goodies that celebrate coffee and food and Curt's Cafe's flavor of social justice: $45 in gift certificates ($10+$10+$25); one pound of coffee wrapped in burlap; two coffee cups; a CD of live jazz recorded at Curt's Cafe; a woolen cap knitted for Curt's customers; Curt's Cafe t-shirt. And an invitation to join the coffee group any Thursday at 10am. | 1 | 0 | 000105.0 | 105 | .00045E7 | 45 | ||
| GE0011 | GE11 | Group Events |
| The Board Serves a Soup Kitchen Feast |
You receive a dinner featuring the best casseroles that are created for the soup kitchen meals: Red Beans & Rice with Sausage, Pesto Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli and Taco casserole. Robb Geiger will play musical favorites of the soup kitchen guests - Scott Joplin. Your board of trustees will prepare and serve the meal. You just come and bring those you love. Veggie versions provided on request. Of course there will be dessert! and salad. and wine. and music. This is the night when 'serving on the board' becomes literal! Maximum of 25 guests. | 25 | 9 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00025E7 | 25 | 3/1/15 5:30 PM | |
| F0025 | F25 | Food |
| Belgian Chocolates | Gift Certificate for 1 LB of of exquisite chocolates from the Belgian Chocolatier Piron, In, 509-A Main St., Evanston | 1 | 0 | 000046.0 | 46 | .00023E7 | 23 | ||
| S0014 | S14 | Services |
| Benefit Cosmetics Certificate | Certificate for one "beauty Bash" at Benefit Cosmetics, 1625 Sherman Ave, Evanston | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| P0016 | P16 | Potpourri |
| Modern Sprout's Organic Parsley Garden Jars |
| Modern Sprout's Garden Jars are simple, self-sustaining and stylish. They utilize "wicking", a passive hydroponics technique, to bring water up to plant roots. Each set comes ready to use with a net pot, soilless grow medium, plant nutrients, polypro wick and organic parsley seeds. To start growing, simply add water and set in a sunny window. Made in Chicago. Instructions included. | 2 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .00025E7 | 25 | |
| A0014 | A14 | Art |
| Porcelain Folded Hand Bowl |
| This original and beautiful handmade porcelain piece - made in the shape of the folded hands - can be used as a planter, tableware, soap dish, jewelry dish, tea light holder, little trinkets/office stuff storage. Porcelain, white color, fired at 1220 degrees Celsius; microwave and dishwasher safe. Height: about 6.5 cm (2.5"), diameter: about 12 cm (4.7") | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | |
| P0015 | P15 | Potpourri |
| Noguchi Coffee Table |
| An Art Piece: Glass top, cherry wood base coffee table by internationally known sculptor Noguchi. 36" triangular shaped glass with rounded edge. Beautiful!! Serendipity Auction staff will deliver it to your home. | 1 | 0 | 004500.0 | 4,500 | .001E7 | 100 | |
| E0028 | E28 | Entertainment |
| Watch the Golden Globes with Bill and Marjorie | Prepare for the Oscars! Prepare for the Emmys! 8 lucky people will watch the GOLDEN GLOBES on Sunday, January 11 beginning at 5:30 at the home of Bill Irons and Margie Rogasner. Then, as if we were the decision-makers from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in Los Angeles, we will have a lovely buffet dinner, complete with wine and desserts. After our food and libations, and after many, of what I am sure will be, lively deliberations, we will each pick our favorites from the Press Associations' selections for BOTH Television and Movies of 2014. The Golden Globes are NOT a reference to those of us of a certain age! Rather they are a reference to the trophies given for what many are calling a Golden Age of Television, as well as for those movies likely to be nominated for Academy Awards. There will be prizes given for many things. There will be angry discussions about the winners. There will be tears of joy about the successful underdogs. There will be jibes for the ridiculous clothes and speeches. And, by the way, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey will be hosting! For sure: It is much more fun to watch together! | 8 | -3 | 000035.0 | 35 | .00025E7 | 25 | 1/11/15 5:30 PM | |
| A0013 | A13 | Art |
| Whimsical Castle |
| A work of art by Bill Irons. Some art just makes you feel good. Just under 8" high. Sure to delight. | 1 | 0 | 000150.0 | 150 | .00025E7 | 25 | |
| S0013 | S13 | Services |
| 1-hour Architectural Design Consultation |
| Something bugging you about your home or office? Not sure how to resolve an issue? Long time UCE member, Architect Mark A. Miller will visit your home or office to discuss any design related issues or ideas for future projects at your home or place of business. | 1 | 0 | 000125.0 | 125 | .00065E7 | 65 | |
| A0012 | A12 | Art |
| Ceramic Bottle |
| Ceramic bottle form with "string" decoration | 1 | 0 | 000035.0 | 35 | .0001E7 | 10 | |
| A0011 | A11 | Art |
| Ceramic Vase |
| Ceramic Vase with "string" decoration | 1 | 0 | 000045.0 | 45 | .0001E7 | 10 | |
| A0010 | A10 | Art |
| Set of 12 O. Henry books with old globe bookends | Set of 12 O. Henry books with old globe bookends | 1 | 0 | 000060.0 | 60 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| A0009 | A9 | Art |
| Antique clock case featuring animals in lighted glass jars | Antique clock case featuring animals in lighted glass jars | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
| A0008 | A8 | Art |
| Whimsical Folk Art Birdcage | Whimsical Folk Art Birdcage featuring a surprised bird. | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| E0027 | E27 | Entertainment |
| 2 Tickets for the Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra |
2 Tickets (orange seating) for one of the following concerts: December 7, 2014: An Afternoon with Beethoven and Alon Goldstein All concerts take place at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60076. Ample free parking. To reserve your tickets, call the box office at 847-673-6300. | 1 | 0 | 000092.0 | 92 | .00045E7 | 45 | ||
| E0026 | E26 | Entertainment |
| 4 Tickets to Spring Concert of Chicago Master Singers |
Gift Certificate for 4 tickets (general seating) for either Spring Concert performance of Stanford: "Stabat Mater". Elgar: "Light of Life". Friday, April 24, 2015 – 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road (just north of Willow/Palatine Road) Techny, IL. Free parking, handicap accessible. Tickets should be ordered at least two weeks prior to the concert. | 1 | 1 | 000152.0 | 152 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| F0024 | F24 | Food |
| Lucious Deep Chocolate Torte Cake |
|
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. | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00025E7 | 25 | |
| F0023 | F23 | Food |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Certificate | $25 Gift Certificate for food and non-alcoholic beverages at any of nine northwest suburban locations, including Skokie. | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| F0022 | F22 | Food |
| Delectable Sweet and Savory Homemade Pies |
The lucky winner of this live auction item will receive one homemade sweet or savory pie per month for 10 months, each baked by a different graduate of the Serendipity pie crust school for advanced bakers. This group of experienced bakers led by Karen Courtright, a professional baker, have offered up a mouthwatering range of sweet and savory choices. The baker will deliver your pie on a mutually agreed date in the chosen month. Having people over for dinner? The pie of the month will be a delicious homemade creation for you to serve your company. Ingredients can be tweaked upon request at the discretion of the baker. Delivery months can be flexible depending on the availability of the baker. December Susan Comstock: Farmers Market Cherry or Pumpkin | 1 | 0 | 000300.0 | 300 | .0015E7 | 150 | ||
| E0025 | E25 | Entertainment |
| Play Reading Party |
|
We'll read George Bernard Shaw's Don Juan In Hell, the seldom performed Act 3, Scene 2 from Man and Superman, a dream sequence consisting of a philosophical debate between Don Juan, the Devil, Doña Ana, and the Statue of Don Gonzalo, Ana's father. Shaw, winner of the 1925 Nobel prize for literature, said that the third act of Superman by itself would furnish a substantial evening's entertainment for the pit of philosophers to whom it was addressed. We'll take turns reading the two hour long scene and catch our breath with refreshments half way through. | 8 | 0 | 000030.0 | 30 | .0002E7 | 20 | 5/2/15 7:30 PM |
| GE0009 | GE9 | Group Events |
| A UCE “TED” talk: Everything You Know about the Civil War is Wrong! | Celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday by joining us for a delicious selection of small plate foods from expert chef Jean Butzen, fine wine selections from Marc Rolfes, wonderful desserts from Susan Comstock, and a provocative presentation and discussion led by Civil War expert Jim Strickler that will turn your understanding of America's greatest conflict on its head. View the Civil War from a 21st century perspective, and you will never think about it the same way again. Cost: One Grant ($50) Date: Washington's Birthday (Feb 22) | 21 | 1 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0005E7 | 50 | 2/22/15 5:00 PM | |
| A0007 | A7 | Art |
| 4 inch Horse Hair Stoneware Pottery Vase |
| 4 inch Horse Hair White Stoneware Pottery (decorative only-no water). Made by Cathy Deamant. | 1 | 0 | 000020.0 | 20 | .0001E7 | 10 | |
| A0006 | A6 | Art |
| 8 inch Horse Hair Stoneware Pottery Bowl |
| 8 inch Horse Hair White Stoneware Pottery (decorative only-no food or water). Made by Cathy Deamant. | 1 | 0 | 000015.0 | 15 | .00005E7 | 5 | |
| F0021 | F21 | Food |
| Baklava |
| A tray of baklava (~50 pieces) | 1 | 0 | 000075.0 | 75 | .0003E7 | 30 | |
| S0012 | S12 | Services |
| 50 Tulip Bulbs | I will plant 50 tulip bulbs in your yard. You choose the colors. I will purchase and plant. | 1 | 0 | 000075.0 | 75 | .00075E7 | 75 | ||
| A0005 | A5 | Art |
| Stained Glass Chalice |
| A Stained Glass rectangular sun catcher measuring 9” by 12 ¼ ”. This is a Unitarian Universalist Chalice surrounded by rainbow colored glass. It can be hung in any window of your home. | 1 | 0 | 000175.0 | 175 | .00035E7 | 35 | |
| P0014 | P14 | Potpourri |
| Gift Card From Wagging Tails Pet Care | $30 Gift Card From Wagging Tails Pet Care. This Gift Card can be used towards pet sitting, dog walks, and overnight pet care in your home. Expires 11/15/2015. | 1 | 0 | 000030.0 | 30 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| E0024 | E24 | Entertainment |
| Evanston Symphony Swan Lake/Mozart Concert - One Ticket | Sunday, April 26, 2015 with the award winning Evanston Symphony playing Mozart's Symphony No. 40 and Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake Symphonic Suite. One Ticket, second row balcony just left of center for a great view and sound. | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | 4/26/15 2:30 PM | |
| E0023 | E23 | Entertainment |
| Evanston Symphony American Romantics Concert - One Ticket | Sunday, March 15, 2015. Featuring the award winning Evanston Symphony playing Copland, Part and Barber (with Desiree Ruhstrat on Violin) and Hanson. One Ticket, second row balcony just left of center, great view and sound. | 1 | 1 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | 3/15/15 2:30 PM | |
| E0022 | E22 | Entertainment |
| Evanston Symphony German Favorites Concert - One Ticket | Sunday, February 1, 2015 2:30 p.m. at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University. One Ticket, second row balcony, just left of center. Great view and sound of an award-winning orchestra. Featuring Brahms, Strauss (with Michelle Areyzaga, Soprano), and Wagner. | 1 | 1 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | 2/1/15 2:30 PM | |
| E0021 | E21 | Entertainment |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson DVD Collection | The(Original)Ultimate Collection, Volume 1-3. Three DVDs loaded with Bonus extras. Winner Best Compilation - TV DVD Awards 2004. Available on Amazon for $24.49 plus shipping; list $39.99. | 1 | 1 | 000039.99 | 39.99 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
| F0019 | F19 | Food |
| Flambe Fanfare | This class teaches several recipes, all with flaming liquor. We'll flame shrimp scampi, filet mignon, crepes Suzette and maybe some Irish Whiskey. It will be offered two times, each time for four people. The class will be held at our house near Wrigley Field (parking available with provided permit). We'll feast on what we have prepared; side dishes and wine included. [No home Cubs game on that date.] | 4 | 2 | 000060.0 | 60 | .0006E7 | 60 | 4/12/15 5:00 PM | |
| F0020 | F20 | Food |
| Flambe Fanfare | This class teaches several recipes, all with flaming liquor. We'll flame shrimp scampi, filet mignon, crepes Suzette and maybe some Irish Whiskey. It will be offered two times, each time for four people. The class will be held at our house near Wrigley Field (parking available with provided permit). We'll feast on what we have prepared; side dishes and wine included. | 4 | 3 | 000060.0 | 60 | .0006E7 | 60 | 3/13/15 5:00 PM | |
| P0013 | P13 | Potpourri |
| Basket of Fair Trade Products |
| An assortment of Fair Trade products including soups, coffee, tea, chocolate, honey and honey products, and a small surprise in a hand woven basket from Uganda. You may trade food items for another of the same kind so that you are sure to have your favorites to enjoy (e.g. Decaf coffee for French Roast, etc.) | 1 | 0 | 000090.0 | 90 | .00055E7 | 55 | |
| P0012 | P12 | Potpourri |
| Chalet Garden Center Gift Card | $25 Gift Card for the Chalet Garden Center, 3132 Lake Ave (at Skokie Road), Wilmette, IL 60091 (847) 256-0561 | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| A0004 | A4 | Art |
| Custom dog portrait |
| This is an example of one of my dog portraits. It is on a grey ground rendered in colored pencil. It can be life size or smaller depending upon the photograph that is chosen to work from, and the size of the dog. This image is 16X20. This and another example will be at the auction with their respective photographs. | 1 | 0 | 000225.0 | 225 | .001E7 | 100 | |
| GE0008 | GE8 | Group Events |
| 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 | 4 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0004E7 | 40 | 10/17/15 6:00 PM | |
| L0007 | L7 | Lodging/Vacation |
| One Week in RCI Condo | One week in an RCI condo that could be almost anywhere in the world. Donated in loving memory of Bill Fischer. Bill and Renee enjoyed stays in Greece, England, Spain, Florida, and Hawaii. You choose the week and select any available RCI location. See http://www.rci.com/resort-directory/landing. Must lock in by January 31, 2015 and travel before the end of November 2015. | 1 | 0 | 001250.0 | 1,250 | .004E7 | 400 | ||
| P0011 | P11 | Potpourri |
| Crocheted cotton throw |
| For those spring, or even summer, evenings when the air is a bit cool, wrap yourself in this all cotton throw. Hand-crocheted, it is 72" x 45" and machine washable for easy care. Crafted in a season-welcoming spring green. | 1 | 1 | 000095.0 | 95 | .0005E7 | 50 | |
| P0010 | P10 | Potpourri |
| Hand-crocheted afghan | Whether or not this winter will bring another polar vortex, we all know that Chicago area winters are cold! Cuddle up with this hand-crocheted afghan & let the winter winds roar! Soft acrylic makes this a no-allergy item with easy machine washable care. It's a large 72" by 86", enough for two people to cuddle under. Hand crafted in brown and neutral colors. | 1 | 0 | 000125.0 | 125 | .00065E7 | 65 | ||
| F0018 | F18 | Food |
| Two 1986 Bordeau Wines |
|
Two Bordeaux wines from the stupendous 1986 vintage, Château Montrose and Château Lynch Bages. Thewinecellerinsider.com describes the Château Montrose “Brick tinged, ruby color with some browning at the edge of the rim. Herbs, tobacco, licorice, cassis and earthy notes in the nose. Masculine and brutish in style. Probably close to full maturity. This is for lovers of austere claret stylings.” (average selling price to be $152.95) Their review of the Château Lynch Bages from the most recent tasting (2007) states “This brawny, beefy, masculine style of Pauillac is the epitome of what many people call classic. Still young and tannic, with luck, time will help this wine. While it may soften and gain complexity, it will always remain stern.” (average selling price $217.35) These two bottles have been stored in temperature and humidity controlled storage since their release. As can be seen in the photograph, both have little ullage (low neck fills) and the labels are unblemished with well seated corks. (Neither bottle has been recorked.) | 1 | 0 | 000370.0 | 370 | .0012E7 | 120 | |
| GE0007 | GE7 | Group Events |
| Oh Hell Night | Join us at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 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 | -1 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0004E7 | 40 | 3/28/15 6:00 PM | |
| F0017 | F17 | Food |
| Cooking lesson: Sauces workshop | Would you like to master techniques for making sauces? Can’t remember all the way back to junior high home ec class? We will discuss and I will demonstrate a roux-based sauce, a reduction sauce, a hollandaise sauce, meat gravy and a beurre blanc sauce (wine and butter sauce). Bring a few small jars to take home samples! To be held in the UCE kitchen on May 9, 9 AM to Noon(this is a revised date and time). Limit six participants. | 6 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0003E7 | 30 | 5/9/15 9:00 AM | |
| F0016 | F16 | Food |
| Cooking lesson: Pie Crust Workshop | Come and learn my technique for making a fabulous flavorful flaky piecrust. It takes a little practice, so bring two pie plates (and filling for a two-crust pie if you want to bake one on the day of the workshop. Also bring a mixing bowl big enough to hold 3 cups of butter/flour mixture, your favorite rolling pin, a one-cup dry measuring cup and a one-cup liquid measuring cup. I will provide ingredients. To be held in the UCE kitchen on Saturday, April 11 in the morning (date to be confirmed). Limit 6 participants. | 6 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0003E7 | 30 | 4/11/15 10:00 AM | |
| E0020 | E20 | Entertainment |
| La Cage aux Folles Musical Play - 2 Tickets | La Cage aux Folles Musical Play at the Lincolnshire Marriott is the classic musical comedy show. Set against the glitter of a Saint-Tropez nightclub, a middle aged gay couple agree to hide their relationship when their son returns home with his fiancee's ultra conservative parents. A tale of one family's struggle to stay together and stay true to themselves. 2 Tickets for Sunday, Feb 8 at 5 pm. (This play was the basis for the movie "The Birdcage" starring Robin Williams and Nathan lane.) | 1 | 0 | 000124.0 | 124 | .0005E7 | 50 | 2/8/15 5:00 PM | |
| P0009 | P9 | Potpourri |
| Tea Pot from Teavana |
| Ceramic tea pot, with "infuser", from Teavana. | 1 | 0 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00012E7 | 12 | |
| A0003 | A3 | Art |
| Wine Cork Wreath | Hang some handmade holiday cheer on your wall! Decorate your home for the season with this beautiful wine cork wreath. | 1 | 0 | 000045.0 | 45 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| E0019 | E19 | Entertainment |
| Chicago Sky Game with Dale and Pat |
| See WNBA stars Sylvia Fowles and Elena Delle Donne and the rest of the Eastern Conference CHAMPIONS 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 | 000100.0 | 100 | .00035E7 | 35 | |
| A0002 | A2 | Art |
| Lee Street Beach in Winter |
| Original watercolor of Lake Michigan at Lee Street Beach in winter. Painting is 6" x 9"; 11" x 14" with matting. | 1 | 0 | 000225.0 | 225 | .0005E7 | 50 | |
| E0018 | E18 | Entertainment |
| Pair of Tickets for a Court Theatre Performance | Certificate 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. Expires 7/30/2015. | 1 | 0 | 000110.0 | 110 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| GE0006 | GE6 | Group Events |
| Girls' Night Out |
|
Come join us for the annual Girls' Night Out party on Friday, June 5th, 2015. It's a lovely Friday evening in June on Martha's screen porch with delicious dinner, delightful selection of desserts, wonderful wine, and convivial conversation. 40 people maximum. Don't miss this UCE women's event! Hosted by Meredith Haydon, Kay Gibbs-Novy, Ann Peterson, and Martha Holman Kindly sponsored by Jenny Walsh | 40 | 11 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0004E7 | 40 | 6/5/15 6:30 PM |
| F0015 | F15 | Food |
| Homemade soup and bread dinner |
| Pot of homemade vegetarian soup with one loaf of homemade artisan bread baked to order. Should serve 4. Choice of 3 soups: lentil, butternut squash & parsnip, or tomatillo. A week's notice needed for planning and prep. | 1 | 0 | 000015.0 | 15 | .00015E7 | 15 | |
| F0014 | F14 | Food |
| Thanksgiving Dinner in March | This event is co-sponsored by Karen and Steve Courtright. Any time is a good time for a Thanksgiving Dinner. And any time is a good time to give thanks. Boost your immune system and fill your stomach. (Note: Grateful people have stronger immune systems.) What are you grateful for? We will explore gratitude and discuss some of the kindness we have received and given. The complete Thanksgiving meal and all the trimmings will be served by the Nielsens and the Courtrights on Saturday, March 21, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Please join us for a good meal and an interesting discussion. And yes, there will be turkey! | 6 | 1 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00035E7 | 35 | 3/21/15 6:00 PM | |
| F0013 | F13 | Food |
| 1/2 gallon of granola a month for a year |
Winners take first half-gallon home on Auction Night! Plus I can bring samples. Variations on a recipe from Randy Barrengos, this granola is tasty, healthy and filling, with lots of nuts and healthy flax seed. Some months include dried fruit or, better yet, add your own fresh fruit. A half-gallon a month sounds like a lot, but Dana's family eats about a gallon a week! You would easily pay over $250 for this much granola if you bought it in a store. Two highest bidders both win. | 2 | 0 | 000200.0 | 200 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
| GE0005 | GE5 | Group Events |
| 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 | 1 | 000020.0 | 20 | .0001E7 | 10 | 1/25/15 3:00 PM | |
| F0012 | F12 | Food |
| Two pecan pies |
Rich but not too sweet, Eleanor's pecan pies are made from a family recipe used on the Texas ranch where her parents raised pecan trees. Great for a special occasion or just a family dinner. Eleanor will supply two baked pies to the winning bidder at a mutually agreed time. Pies freeze well for later use. | 1 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| F0011 | F11 | Food |
| Beyond Hummus |
BEYOND HUMMUS Enjoy exotic spices and tantalizing flavors of a multi-course meal at the Ramey home, inspired by the beautiful and fascinating more-than-just-a-cookbook "Jerusalem." Co-hosts Barb Butz and Judith Ramey invite you to enjoy such delights as Pistachio Soup, Basmati and Wild Rice with chickpeas, currants, herbs, and frizzled onions. We could go on and we will. The authors of "Jerusalem" were both born in Jerusalem, Sami Tamimi in the Muslim East and Yotam Ottolenghi in the Jewish West. They had never met until they had both emigrated to London where they are now friends and business partners. From Sami and Yotam: "We want to eat, cook, and be inspired by the richness of a city with 4,000 years of history that has changed hands endlessly and that now stands as the center of three massive faiths and is occupied by residents of such utter diversity it puts the old Tower of Babylon to shame." We'll sample the flavors and dabble in the rich culinary diversity (including appropriate libations)in our own mini-Babylon. | 8 | 1 | 000060.0 | 60 | .0004E7 | 40 | 3/7/15 7:00 PM | |
| E0017 | E17 | Entertainment |
| Four Tickets to Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Short Shakespeare! Macbeth | Performances are on Saturdays at 11 AM and 2 PM from January 15 to February 14 at The Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier. This 75-minute abridged production of one of the most powerful plays in the canon is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare. After the performance, the actors remain on stage for a question-and-answer session, then join the audience in the Lobby for informal conversations and photos. A CST Family production most enjoyed by ages 10 and up. Call the Box Office at 312-595-5600 to reserve seats by Feb 1. | 1 | 0 | 000080.0 | 80 | .00045E7 | 45 | ||
| E0016 | E16 | Entertainment |
| Pair of tickets to Million Dollar Quartet at the Apollo Theatre | Pair of tickets to the award winning Million Dollar Quartet at the Apollo Theatre in Chicago. LATEST DATE TICKETS CAN BE USED IS NOV 16. THEY WILL BE SOLD TO THE FIRST ON-LINE BIDDER WHO MEETS THE MINIMUM BID. Must call Box Office 72 hours in advance. | 1 | 0 | 000090.0 | 90 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| E0015 | E15 | Entertainment |
| Northlight Theatre Tickets - Two Tickets | Pair of tickets to a Northlight Theatre production for any of their shows through Oct 7, 2015. The Northlight Theatre is at 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie (847) 673-6300. Upcoming performances include "The Mousetrap", "White Guy on the Bus", "Outside Mulingar", and the musical "Shining Lives". Call Box Office to redeem tickets. subject to availability, not valid for Opening Nights or Closing weekends. | 1 | 1 | 000126.0 | 126 | .0006E7 | 60 | ||
| E0014 | E14 | Entertainment |
| North Shore Choral Society Concerts | A pair of tickets to three upcoming performances of the North Shore Choral Society at locations in Glenview and Wilmette: (1) Holiday Music, 11/23/2014; (2) Mozart's Requiem Mass, 3/22/2015; and Pops Concert of Big Band, Gospel, and Musical Theatre, 6/07/2015 (with the North Branch Jazz Ensemble). All concerts are on Sundays at 3 pm. | 1 | 0 | 000060.0 | 60 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| E0013 | E13 | Entertainment |
| Four Tickets to "It's A Wonderful Santa Land Miracle Nut-Cracking Christmas...." | The top two bidders will each win four tickets to "It's A Wonderful Santa Land Miracle Nut-Cracking Christmas Story...Jews Welcome", a family-friendly, interactive holiday show at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago IL. Cookies and eggnog will be served. Additionally, Stage 773 will serve as a drop-off site for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. You must call the Box Office at (773) 327-5252 to make your reservation. The show runs weekends Nov 14 through Sunday, Dec 28. View www.stage773.com to view current and upcoming productions. | 2 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
| E0012 | E12 | Entertainment |
| Pair of Tickets for "Cupid as a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships" | The top four bidders will each win a pair of tickets for "Cupid as a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships" at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago IL. The show has an open run every Saturday night at 8 pm. Call the Box Office at (773) 327-5252 to reserve a date. View www.stage773.com to view other current and upcoming productions. | 4 | 0 | 000044.0 | 44 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| GE0004 | GE4 | Group Events |
| NCAA Championship Game - Update March 30 | CHANGE OF VENUE: Watch the NCAA Championship Game with UCE friends at Tom and Alicia Hempfling's house, 4214 Enfield Avenue in Skokie. Enjoy pizza and other goodies. The game is on Monday, April 6. Tip-off is at 8:18 pm! but our door will open at 6:45. It is now required that all guests actually watch the game (Just kidding!). | 18 | 0 | 000035.0 | 35 | .00025E7 | 25 | 4/6/15 6:45 PM | |
| J0005 | J5 | Jewelry and Accents |
| Handcrafted Necklace | Unique, hand-crafted necklace by Rev. Connie Grant. | 1 | 0 | 000070.0 | 70 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| J0004 | J4 | Jewelry and Accents |
| Handcrafted Necklace | Unique, hand-crafted necklace by Rev. Connie Grant. | 1 | 0 | 000070.0 | 70 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| J0003 | J3 | Jewelry and Accents |
| Handcrafted Necklace | Unique, hand-crafted necklace by Rev. Connie Grant. | 1 | 0 | 000070.0 | 70 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| J0002 | J2 | Jewelry and Accents |
| Handcrafted Necklace | Unique handcrafted Necklace by Rev. Connie Grant. | 1 | 0 | 000070.0 | 70 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| J0001 | J1 | Jewelry and Accents |
| Handcrafted Necklace |
| Natural stone necklace handcrafted by Rev. Connie Grant. 30" length, tektite and obsidian with sterling silver accents. Tektites are fused glass formed during a meteoric impact. Obsidian is naturally occurring volcanic glass | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .00035E7 | 35 | |
| GE0003 | GE3 | Group Events |
| Downton Abbey Dinner & Season Premiere | Barb Butz, Meredith Haydon and The Empress of Edibles Kathy Talmage cordially invite you to a DOWNTON ABBEY DINNER, Sunday, January 4, 2015, 5:30 pm. at the Butz-Geiger residence, 1106 Brummel, Evanston. The butler and staff will serve an elegant four-course feast -- Seafood, Seasonal Soup, Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelle and Madeira Sauce, English Trifle with Brandy, 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 | 000100.0 | 100 | .00085E7 | 85 | 1/4/15 5:30 PM | |
| P0008 | P8 | Potpourri |
| Handmade knitted neckwarmer | Lovely handmade knitted neck warmer. Color to be determined as part of the creative process. | 1 | 0 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00005E7 | 5 | ||
| L0006 | L6 | Lodging/Vacation |
| Red Lodge, Montana, Condo--Summer 2015 | One gorgeous summer week (except for July 4), at Bill and Trudi Westwood's condominium in Red Lodge, Montana--a one-hour drive from the Billings airport. Please identify your date--after Memorial Day and before Labor Day--by Feb 1, 2015. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, hiking, horseback riding, indoor swimming pool. Excellent restaurant on-site. Clear-running mountain stream right outside. Drive over the mountains to the northeast entrance of Yellowstone Park. | 2 | 0 | 001000.0 | 1,000 | .004E7 | 400 | ||
| L0005 | L5 | Lodging/Vacation |
| Red Lodge, Montana, Condo--Spring or Fall 2015 | One memorable week, before Memorial Day or after Labor Day 2015, at Bill and Trudi Westwood's condominium in Red Lodge, Montana--a one-hour drive from the Billings airport. Please identify the dates of your stay by Feb 1, 2015. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, hiking, horseback riding, indoor swimming pool. Excellent restaurant on-site. Clear-running mountain stream right outside. Drive over the mountains to the northeast entrance of Yellowstone Park. | 1 | 0 | 001100.0 | 1,100 | .004E7 | 400 | ||
| L0004 | L4 | Lodging/Vacation |
| Certificate for one night lodging at The Homestead |
| Lodging for two people for one night in a one bedroom suite at The Homestead,1625 Hinman Ave., Evanston. Includes complimentary garage parking, continental breakfast and wireless internet. Due to advance bookings and special events, some dates throughout the year are not available. | 1 | 0 | 000185.0 | 185 | .0005E7 | 50 | |
| A0001 | A1 | Art |
| Foss Creek vase, | Round "Foss Creek" Vase. Approx 6" by 10" round. Colors: pink, mauve, gray. | 1 | 0 | 000015.0 | 15 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
| L0003 | L3 | Lodging/Vacation |
| Washington Island (Door County, WI) Vacation Home | Enjoy a week in a very special place in this waterfront home. Sleeps 3 couples plus kids (4 bedrooms). Check out the new furniture and accessories! Date negotiable, but not during 2-week August Music Festival. Lock-in date by May 15, 2015. | 1 | 0 | 001250.0 | 1,250 | .004E7 | 400 | ||
| S0011 | S11 | Services |
| The "I Can't Dance" Dance Class. |
| Have you ever been told that you can't dance? Or just felt too intimidated to try? This class is three sessions of one hour classes in which you will learn enough about partnering, leading and responding and rhythm that you can dance with a partner to your favorite music. This class will accommodate up to 7 people. So you can come alone or with a partner. To be held at UCE on three Sunday afternoons, starting on Jan. 18. | 7 | 2 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0002E7 | 20 | 1/18/15 4:00 PM |
| S0010 | S10 | Services |
| A Dance Lesson In Your Home or at UCE |
| At your next party, invite your guests to learn to dance your favorite partner dance: swing, waltz, polka, salsa, cajun, or whatever you have always wanted to learn. I will teach the basics and bring the music too. Guaranteed fun for young and old. As many guests as your space will accommodate. We will schedule a mutually convenient date, either in your home or at UCE. | 1 | -1 | 000075.0 | 75 | .00025E7 | 25 | |
| GE0002 | GE2 | Group Events |
| Boys' & Girls' Night Backyard BQ & Get-Together | An annual gathering of UCE friends for a BQ dinner and conversation on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, the Saturday before Labor Day. The setting will be UCE's lush, pastoral South Lawn, a location that makes it easier for us aging co-hosts: Meredith Haydon & Chris Isely, Libby & Harry Hirsch, Ann Peterson & Rich Combs, Barb Butz & Robb Geiger. 40 people maximum. | 40 | 0 | 000035.0 | 35 | .00035E7 | 35 | 9/5/15 5:30 PM | |
| S0009 | S9 | Services |
| Sermon Topic | Ever wanted to hear the minister preach on the very subject you picked? Now is your chance. The winner of this item will be able to request a sermon topic of her or his choice to be delivered on Sunday, April 26, 2015. (The "value" is based on the UUMA standard schedule of fees.) | 1 | 0 | 000300.0 | 300 | .001E7 | 100 | 4/26/15 | |
| P0007 | P7 | Potpourri |
| Set of Four Tea Cups |
| A set of four tea cups from Teavana. As you sip your tea while gazing upon the soft luster of these cups, you are sure to experience a kaleidoscope of deep and pleasant thoughts. Or you and three friends might feel impelled toward a light but insightful conversation as you each hold one of these solid yet comforting tea cups. | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00012E7 | 12 | |
| F0010 | F10 | Food |
| Gooseberry Pie | One gooseberry pie made from home-grown berries. To be available on a mutually-agreed date. | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| S0008 | S8 | Services |
| Private Archery Lesson | Private archery lesson either indoors at the American Indian Center-Chicago or outdoors (when weather permits) at the Lincoln Park Archery Club outdoor range with a certified instructor and Head Coach of the AIC Junior Olympic Archery Development Club. Absolutely no archery experience necessary; beginners are encouraged to bid! Open to anyone age 8 through 108. Date and time to be arranged with Tammy(and the weather). | 2 | -1 | 000045.0 | 45 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| GE0001 | GE1 | Group Events |
| Gregory Shifrin Recital |
|
When you hear Gregory play on Sunday, do you think: I’d love to hear that again? Now, you can. In this 3rd Annual auction event, Gregory will play a private, informal recital in our home. Selections will be chosen by the attendees from a list that Gregory will supply. Or, if you’d rather be surprised, just come and enjoy. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout the evening. At the break we’ll freshen our drinks, fill our plates and pause for an “Ask Gregory” Q&A. It promises to be a celebration of music and friendship, food and wine. It is also a celebration of Gregory Shifrin, a man who has come to mean so much to us not only for his consummate artistry, but also for the warmth and grace he brings to us and to this Beloved Community. Please join us. (This is a week before the UCE Fall Weekend). --Michael and Kay Anderson | 10 | 1 | 000120.0 | 120 | .00095E7 | 95 | 9/26/15 6:30 PM |
| E0011 | E11 | Entertainment |
| The Joke's On Me | Every week for a year I'll call you with a joke. If you've heard it, I'll tell another. | 2 | 1 | 000150.0 | 150 | .001E7 | 100 | ||
| L0002 | L2 | Lodging/Vacation |
| Any Silverleaf Resort - One Week (Reserve by April 30, 2015) | 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 bath, and can sleep six people. For this item, contact Carolyn by April 30, 2015 to reserve date (through October 30, 2015) and location. Make inquiries to Carolyn at (847) 905-0574 or at clrn.weist@comcast.net | 1 | 0 | 001050.0 | 1,050 | .004E7 | 400 | ||
| U0013 | U13 | UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY |
| Dates of Fall Retreat | Oct. 2-4, 2015 are the scheduled dates of the UCE Fall Retreat. This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. | 1 | 1 | 000000.0 | 0 | .0E7 | 0 | 10/3/15 12:00 PM | |
| E0010 | E10 | Entertainment |
| Wine Class for Two | Wine Class for Two at the Wine Goddess. Check website: www.winegoddess.com/classes | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
| U0012 | U12 | UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY |
| Date of Ministers' Sing | This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. | 1 | 1 | 000000.0 | 0 | .0E7 | 0 | 12/6/14 5:00 PM | |
| U0011 | U11 | UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY |
| Date of Donors Party | This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. | 1 | 1 | 000000.0 | 0 | .0E7 | 0 | 1/24/15 7:00 PM | |
| U0008 | U8 | UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY |
| Date of Choir Concert | This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. | 1 | 1 | 000000.0 | 0 | .0E7 | 0 | 5/16/15 7:00 PM | |
| U0007 | U7 | UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY |
| Date of UCE Coffee House | This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. | 1 | 1 | 000000.0 | 0 | .0E7 | 0 | 3/14/15 7:00 PM | |
| U0006 | U6 | UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY |
| Date of UCE's Got Talent | This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. | 1 | 1 | 000000.0 | 0 | .0E7 | 0 | 2/28/15 6:00 PM | |
| U0005 | U5 | UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY |
| Date of UCE Night of the Arts | This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. | 1 | 0 | 000000.0 | 0 | .0E7 | 0 | 2/7/15 5:00 PM | |
| U0004 | U4 | UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY |
| Date of 4th UCE Friendship Dinner | This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. | 1 | 1 | 000000.0 | 0 | .0E7 | 0 | 4/11/15 6:00 PM | |
| U0003 | U3 | UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY |
| Date of 3rd UCE Friendship Dinner | This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. | 1 | 1 | 000000.0 | 0 | .0E7 | 0 | 2/21/15 7:00 PM | |
| U0002 | U2 | UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY |
| Date of 2nd UCE Friendship Dinner | This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. | 1 | 1 | 000000.0 | 0 | .0E7 | 0 | 12/13/14 6:00 PM | |
| U0001 | U1 | UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY |
| Date of 1st UCE Friendship Dinner of 2015 Church Year | This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. | 1 | 1 | 000000.0 | 0 | .0E7 | 0 | 10/24/15 6:00 PM | |
| F0009 | F9 | Food |
| Filipino Dinner At Our House for Four People |
| An authentic Filipino dinner including two or three mystery entrees, fried rice, steamed rice, and dessert. Filipino music will be played in the background. Food by Alicia, drinks by Tom; at 4214 Enfield Ave, Skokie. Note--the dish shown may be a one-time creation; you and Alicia can confer on the menu, which will also reflect the best available ingredients, favorable karma, and the chef's inspiration of the moment. | 1 | 0 | 000120.0 | 120 | .0003E7 | 30 | 1/31/15 7:00 PM |
| E0009 | E9 | Entertainment |
| 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 | 000300.0 | 300 | .0015E7 | 150 | |
| F0008 | F8 | Food |
| 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 | 000300.0 | 300 | .0015E7 | 150 | |
| E0008 | E8 | Entertainment |
| Music of the Baroque | Pair of tickets to a Music of the Baroque performance, expires 11/30/2015. Excludes all holiday concerts. Venues are at various locations in Chicago, Evanston, and Northbrook. Includes "The Christmas Oratorio" and Holiday Brass and Choral Concerts. | 1 | 0 | 000124.0 | 124 | .00045E7 | 45 | ||
| E0007 | E7 | Entertainment |
| Cinemark (Century 18) Theater - 2 Guest Passes | 2 Guest passes to the Century 18 or any CineMark movie theater. Not valid for special presentations. | 1 | 0 | 000029.0 | 29 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| F0007 | F7 | Food |
| Mt. Everest Restaurant $25 Certificate | $25 Gift Certificate for the Mt. Everest Restaurant, Indian and Nepalese food, 630 Church St, Evanston, (847) 491-1069. | 1 | 1 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| E0006 | E6 | Entertainment |
| Piven Theatre - Two Tickets | Two Tickets for any production in our 2014-2015 season at the Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Expires 6/22/2015. Reserve seats at least 24 hours in advance by calling (847) 866-8049. Includes Piven Improv Series and Melancholy Play: a chamber musical. | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| E0005 | E5 | Entertainment |
| Two Tickets to an Athenaeum Theatre Production | Two Tickets to any main stage production of the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport avenue, Chicago, IL 60657. Expires Nov. 18, 2015. Call the Box Office at (773) 935-6875 to redeem voucher, subject to availability. | 1 | 0 | 000090.0 | 90 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| P0006 | P6 | Potpourri |
| The Happy Husky Bakery - $25 Gift Card | $25 certificate for use at the Happy Husky, 2601 Prairie Ave (at Central Street), Evanston | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| GE0010 | GE10 | Group Events |
| Wine Tasting Party for Ten People (to One Bidder) | One Bidder will win a Wine Tasting Party for Ten People from Sips on Sherman, 1741 Sherman Avenue, Evanston (847) 328-4400 Can be booked for up to 2 hours during shop hours. To be scheduled in advance, based on availability. Sips will donate 10 percent of all purchases made during your party to UCE. | 1 | 0 | 000200.0 | 200 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| P0005 | P5 | Potpourri |
| Women and Children First $25 Certficate | $25 Gift Certificate for Women and Children First, "Your Indie Feminist Bookstore. 5233 N. Clark St. Chicago | 1 | 1 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| F0006 | F6 | Food |
| Lou Malnati's Pizza - $25 Certificate | $25 Certificate for Lou Malnati's Pizza. Good at any location (except Taste of Chicago) | 1 | 1 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| F0005 | F5 | Food |
| Vegetable Fried Rice Party Tray from The Phoenix Inn | Vegetable Fried Rice party tray from The Phoenix Inn will feed ten. Must be picked up--substitution of equal value possible. 608 Davis St., Evanston. (847) 475-7782. | 1 | 0 | 000035.0 | 35 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| S0007 | S7 | Services |
| Apelian Carpets Gift Rug Cleaning |
| $75 gift certificate for cleaning of area rugs or in-home cleaning by Apelian Carpets and Orientals. | 1 | 0 | 000075.0 | 75 | .0003E7 | 30 | |
| F0004 | F4 | Food |
| $40 Gift Card at Sashimi Sashimi | Gift card for $40 at Sashimi Sashimi, 640 Davis St. evanston | 1 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
| E0003 | E3 | Entertainment |
| Northlight Theatre Performance | Two tickets to a performance at the Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd; Skokie, IL 60077, (847) 679-9501 [Box Office: (847) 673-6300] Upcoming performances include "The Mousetrap",White Guy on the Bus", Outside Mulingar", and the musical "Shining Lives". Valid until 11/15/2015. Not valid opening nights or closing weekends. | 1 | 0 | 000126.0 | 126 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
| F0003 | F3 | Food |
| 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 12/15/2015. Call for reservation at (847) 866-6969. Not valid in holidays. | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
| P0004 | P4 | Potpourri |
| Cedar Snack Table |
| This outdoor drink and snack table was lovingly designed and fastidiously constructed by Tom Hempfling. Approximately 18" high, 16" long, and 11" wide. It is built with cedar and protected by spar varnish. The prototype in our back yard has survived being sat upon by an adult. | 1 | 0 | 000045.0 | 45 | .00025E7 | 25 | |
| L0001 | L1 | Lodging/Vacation |
| Hilton Garden Inn Gift Certificate |
| One night complimentary stay. The hotel is in Evanston at 1818 Maple Avenue. Facility offers an indoor pool and whirlpool, workout facility and wireless internet. Valid until 11/15/2015. Advance reservations required, subject to availability. | 1 | 0 | 000229.0 | 229 | .0007E7 | 70 | |
| S0006 | S6 | Services |
| Schwartzhoff Cleaners - $30 Certificate | $30 Certificate for dry cleaning or shirt laundry at Schwartzhoff Cleaners, 600 Oakton St. Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 328-3110 | 1 | 0 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| S0005 | S5 | Services |
| Teddie Kossof - Classic Cut & Style | Classic Cut & Style by Teddie Kossof Salon and Spa, 281 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093 (847) 446-9526 | 1 | 0 | 000055.0 | 55 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| F0002 | F2 | Food |
| Trattoria D.O.C. Gift Certificate | $50 Gift Certificate for Trattoria D.O.C. restaurant, 706 Main St. Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 475-1111. Good for dine-in Sunday through Thursday, lunch or dinner. | 1 | 1 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| S0004 | S4 | Services |
| Oscar Isberian Rugs - Certificate Towards Services | Gift certificate for $200 worth of services such as rug cleaning by Oscar Isberian Rugs, 1028 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Il 60202 (847) 475-0000 Certificate expires 6/30/2015. | 1 | 0 | 000200.0 | 200 | .00045E7 | 45 | ||
| P0003 | P3 | Potpourri |
| Vogue Fabrics - $20 Gift Certificate | A $20 Gift Certificate for Vogue Fabrics, an Evanston institution. Two highest bidders win. | 2 | 0 | 000020.0 | 20 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
| E0002 | E2 | Entertainment |
| 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. | 1 | 0 | 000110.0 | 110 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
| S0003 | S3 | Services |
| Pilates Connection - Two Private Sessions | Gift certificate for two private Pilates sessions in its spacious downtown Evanston studio. Workout tailored to your specific needs. Expires 2/15/15. | 1 | 0 | 000140.0 | 140 | .00035E7 | 35 | ||
| S0002 | S2 | Services |
| Carriage Hill Kennels | $25 certificate toward dog or cat boarding, dog grooming, dog bathing, or indoor aquatic center at Carriage Hill Kennels. Excludes training classes; expires 11/15/15. Call for appointment. | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| P0002 | P2 | Potpourri |
| Ayla's Originals - Bead Stringing Class |
|
Ayla's Originals International Bead Bazaar - Certificate for two people ("bearer and one guest") for a basic stringing class. 1511 Sherman Ave; Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 328-4040 Good for 6 months from 11/15/14. Class description from website aylasoriginals.com: "Create your very own unique and beautiful beaded jewelry. Students will learn to use one of the most simple and straight forward techniques to create individual works of art." Class is 1.5 hours. Materials not included. | 1 | 0 | 000090.0 | 90 | .0002E7 | 20 | |
| F0001 | F1 | Food |
| Bob Chinn's Crab House - $25 Gift Certificate | Bob Chinn's Crab House - $25 Gift Certificate. Located at 393 S. Milaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL. | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
| S0001 | S1 | Services |
| Dance Center Evanston Gift Certificate |
Dance Center Evanston Gift Certificate for $50 off tuition for one child or adult in a weekly class during its Spring 2015 session. Tippy toes, pre-ballet, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, boys, and adult classes. 1934 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 328-6683 | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
| E0001 | E1 | Entertainment |
| Two Tickets for Light Opera Works |
| Two section A Seats for The Merry Widow to be used for Friday Dec 19, Saturday Dec. 20, Saturday Dec. 27 at 8pm; or Friday Dec. 26 at 2pm. Productions are in Cahn Auditorium at 600 Emerson St (at Sheridan) in Evanston. Certificate must be sent in at least 14 days in advance of the show you want to see. | 1 | 0 | 000138.0 | 138 | .0004E7 | 40 | |
| P0001 | P1 | Potpourri |
| Good's of Evanston - $50 Gift Certificate | Good's of Evanston, 714 Main Street - $50 Gift Certificate towards custom framing, photo albums or frames, or fine pens. Valid for one year. | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0003E7 | 30 |