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| Item0 | Item | Category | Donors | Item Name | Picture | Description | Qty | Min0 | Min Price | Date | Allow one second chance raffle seat? |
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| BSKT0007 | BSKT7 | Raffle Basket |
| “The Handy Helper” Box |
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Be ready for whatever life throws your way— Fix it, fasten it, or face the unexpected with this fully loaded home and car safety box! Includes tools, tape, jumper cables, tarp, gloves, safety gear, and more—your all-in-one kit for “I’ve got this” moments. | 1 | .0005E7 | 50 | N | |
| BSKT0006 | BSKT6 | Raffle Basket |
| "The Snuggle Squad” Basket |
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Calling all cozy enthusiasts and their canine companions! Wrap yourself in a cloud-soft plush throw, sip dreamy S’mores cocoa or peppermint tea, and savor sweet Stroopwaffles while your S'mores-scented candle flickers with hygge magic. Treat yourself to a little Burt’s Bees pampering, a cute mug and coaster, and a squishy stress-buster—because chilly days call for comfort. Your pup is living the good life too—with soothing paw balm, a cuddly blanket, and Blue Buffalo treats worthy of your best friend. Pure comfort, double the cozy, and all the hygge vibes — for both human and hound. | 1 | .0005E7 | 50 | N | |
| BSKT0005 | BSKT5 | Raffle Basket |
| Equal Exchange Basket |
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Organic/Fair Trade: Natural Pecans Almond & Sea Salt Chocolate Bar Breakfast Blend Coffee English Breakfast Tea Dark Hot Chocolate | 1 | .0003E7 | 30 | N | |
| LIVE0039 | LIVE39 | Live Auction Item |
| 29 or Bust: Fourth? Fifth? Annual Cribbage Tournament |
| Join us for a lively night of food, friendship and fast-paced cribbage action. Really! No experience necessary! | 12 | .00025E7 | 25 | 5/2/26 4:00 PM | Y |
| LIVE0038 | LIVE38 | Live Auction Item |
| Scrappy Log Cabin quilt | This is a log cabin-style quilt pieced in 2015 by Karla Close and professionally longarm quilted. It measures 43 inches by 55 inches and can be used as a couch or bed throw. It also has hanging sleeves on the back so that it can be hung on a wall either vertically or horizontally. Made from 100% cotton fabric and polyester batting, it is machine washable and dryable. | 1 | .00075E7 | 75 | N | ||
| LIVE0037 | LIVE37 | Live Auction Item |
| Beach Day and Kayaking in Lake in the Hills | Enjoy an early summer Saturday at the beach in Lake in the Hills, with swimming, playing in the sand, sand volleyball, and salads and sandwiches for lunch. Kayaking or paddleboard play and/or short lessons also available during the day. | 10 | .00015E7 | 15 | 6/13/26 11:00 AM | N | |
| LIVE0036 | LIVE36 | Live Auction Item |
| Friday Evening Kayak Outing for Two People |
Enjoy a happy hour kayak outing with Kim, either at a small lake in Lake in the Hills or on the Fox River, for up to 2 people with all equipment, snacks and drinks provided. Different date could be arranged. | 1 | .00035E7 | 35 | 6/19/26 5:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0035 | LIVE35 | Live Auction Item |
| Ping Pong Tournament | Come play in the basement for an evening of soup, snacks, and spins. No experience necessary, but getting up and down the stairs is. | 10 | .00015E7 | 15 | 2/28/26 4:00 PM | Y | |
| BSKT0004 | BSKT4 | Raffle Basket |
| Tea Time |
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Tea cup Cinnamon stick candy spoons Scottish short bread Lemon snaps Charbrew English breakfast tea in a Winnie the Pooh tin Honey | 1 | .00025E7 | 25 | N | |
| LIVE0033 | LIVE33 | Live Auction Item |
| A Hot Ones Experience |
| Think you can handle the heat? Join us for an afternoon inspired by the hit show Hot Ones. We'll sample spicy hot wings in increasing intensity while answering some getting-to-know-you questions. The event includes the spicy wings (vegetarian/vegan options can be available), drinks (including milk), and plenty of laughs. | 8 | .00015E7 | 15 | 1/24/26 3:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0032 | LIVE32 | Live Auction Item |
| A Night of Murder |
| Join us for an evening of murder, mystery, and role play at our Murder Mystery Party. We'll enjoy a light meal and conversation together, but don't get too comfortable as there's a murderer among us - and it'll be up to you to determine who it is! | 10 | .00025E7 | 25 | 4/25/26 6:00 PM | N |
| BSKT0003 | BSKT3 | Raffle Basket |
| Wine and Crackers Basket |
| This basket includes everything you need for a lovely afternoon: an assortment of fancy crackers, cheese-pairing spread set (fig and honey; apple and date balsamic; cherry and rosemary; and spiced cranberry), a rustic salami, a bottle of Riesling, and a bottle of a sweet white wine. | 1 | .00005E7 | 5 | N | |
| BSKT0001 | BSKT1 | Raffle Basket |
| Movie Night | Enjoy a night at the Movies without leaving your home. This gift basket includes all the essentials for a fun movie night. All you need to do is provide the movie! Popcorn and all the classic candies you would find in a movie theater and more! Turn off your lights, hit play and enjoy! | 1 | .0002E7 | 20 | N | ||
| LIVE0031 | LIVE31 | Live Auction Item |
| Second Annual "Lovely day at the Lake" @ Fish Lake Beach Resort, in Volo IL |
| You will be bidding on one of 7 passes that will allow entry to Fish Lake Beach Resort for every person in your vehicle. (Normal daily Admission is $6 per person.) This event entitles you to a fun day in the sun with your closest family and friends. Stretch out on you favorite camp chair on the beach or around the campfire. A picnic lunch will be served and all the fixings for S'mores will be provided. You can bring your fishing pole (fishing liscense required) or rent a kayak or paddleboat to float out on the lake or swim. This will be the 2nd annual event. | 7 | .0003E7 | 30 | 8/1/26 12:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0030 | LIVE30 | Live Auction Item |
| Priceless Artwork by RE Littles | The Little's started RE this year focusing on love and what it means to them, their loved ones, and their communities. They created this 12" x 16" art piece centered on something we all love: our church. Surrounding the church is an array of art pieces with significant importance to each child. The children picked the colors they wanted to use and what they wanted to do with the clay. The art pieces are displayed in rainbow order to symbolize the hope for the future, the unity with nature, the promise of justice for all, and as a visual reminder of the Unitarian Universalists' seven principles. | 1 | .0003E7 | 30 | N | ||
| LIVE0029 | LIVE29 | Live Auction Item |
| Noche de Tapas |
| Join us for our Noche de Tapas at La Casa de las Dias where Stephen and Jen will tantalize your taste buds with a variety of Spanish tapas (and sangria). Previous years' dinners have included dishes like bacon wrapped-dates, salmorejo soup, garlic chicken, goat cheese-stuffed peppers, panne cotte, and more! | 8 | .00025E7 | 25 | 10/17/26 6:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0028 | LIVE28 | Live Auction Item |
| An Afternoon @ Whiskey Acres |
| Join us for an afternoon at Whiskey Acres, a seed-to-spirit distillery in Dekalb, IL. We'll meet at 1:30pm for a cocktail before embarking on a 60-minute tour of the facilities. Your ticket includes the tour, a cocktail, and a fun time with your UUCE friends. | 8 | .00018E7 | 18 | 8/9/26 2:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0027 | LIVE27 | Live Auction Item |
| Breakfast for Dinner! |
| With all the restaurants popping up with names like Maple & Hash and Short Stacks and Jam & Toast, you can tell that breakfast is the hippest meal of the day. But we've been offering our Breakfast for Dinner event since at least 2017 - which means the trend started here! And you can keep the tradition alive by joining us and 7 other breakfast aficionados for the best meal of the day served at a reasonable hour (6pm - not am!). | 8 | .00015E7 | 15 | 2/6/26 6:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0026 | LIVE26 | Live Auction Item |
| Moosewood Banana Walnut Bread | This delicious banana bread is worth freezing for a special occasion. Recipe from the iconic Moosewood Cookbook out of Ithaca, NY. Sixteen wholesome ingredients baked to perfection in a standard loaf pan. Frozen on delivery unless otherwise requested. | 6 | .0001E7 | 10 | N | ||
| LIVE0025 | LIVE25 | Live Auction Item |
| Spring Wildflower Hike in Trout Park |
| We'll meet in Elgin at Trout Park River's Edge for coffee and muffins, followed by a naturalist-led hike through Trout Park to view an amazing array of spring wildflowers. Rain date May 2. | 8 | .00015E7 | 15 | 4/25/26 10:00 AM | N |
| LIVE0024 | LIVE24 | Live Auction Item |
| Frog Hike and Enchilada Dinner |
| Enjoy a homemade enchilada dinner followed by a sunset hike into Burnidge Forest Preserve to listen to the mating calls of native gray tree frogs. Rain date May 30. | 6 | .00025E7 | 25 | 5/23/26 6:00 PM | Y |
| BSKT0002 | BSKT2 | Raffle Basket |
| Champagne, Chocolate & Crystal |
| Beautiful crystal bowl that will be filled with champagne and chocolate. A great gift for someone special! | 1 | .0004E7 | 40 | N | |
| LIVE0021 | LIVE21 | Live Auction Item |
| New Frontiers in Local Food | Weeds, lemme tell you; they get no respect! Native plants that we know as “weeds” are simply the hedge fund managers of the plant world. They are wildly successful because of their abilities to quickly convert minerals into living tissue. Many are medicinal and most are highly nutritious. I promise you a safe, well researched and tested meal that will also taste good. I will include some of my own recipes with foraged food, some elements from our garden and farm and maybe even a recipe from the 16th century that still holds its own. Come hungry and come curious. | 4 | .0003E7 | 30 | 6/6/26 12:05 PM | N | |
| LIVE0020 | LIVE20 | Live Auction Item |
| Summer hike and dinner | When you’re tired of the endless weeding, watering and maintenance of your home garden, come out in mid-August and see what nature is doing! This short hike at Ferson Creek Fen Preserve offers carpets of color and jaw dropping variety as three ecosystems converge in this rare, natural place. Prairie, Oak Savannah and Wetland/Fen plants come into full bloom at this time and the look is spectacular! This is a late afternoon hike followed by drinks and a light dinner at our home in Wayne. | 6 | .0002E7 | 20 | 8/16/26 4:09 PM | N | |
| LIVE0019 | LIVE19 | Live Auction Item |
| U-Pick Organic Blackberries from Pushing the Envelope Farm |
| Delicious organic blackberries - all you can pick! Loaded with vitamins and anti-oxidants, these berries freeze beautifully and can be eaten all year long. Come in early August to get them at their peak. All of my fruit is sold before the season begins and YOU, dear bidder, will get first choice before they go to market. This event includes a light summer meal back at our house which includes our ever popular key lime pie. | 4 | .0002E7 | 20 | 8/8/26 12:00 PM | Y |
| LIVE0018 | LIVE18 | Live Auction Item |
| "Mexican" Train Tournament |
| Chug on over to UUCE for this easy-to-learn, exciting domino game with Mexican-inspired meal and beverages. Winner gets to wear the prized conductor's hat for one year! Hosted by the Hislips and Moutrie/Carringis. | 15 | .0002E7 | 20 | 3/14/26 3:00 PM | Y |
| LIVE0017 | LIVE17 | Live Auction Item |
| UU & Wii Virtual Bowling Tournament |
| The ball and pins may be virtual, but the competition and the fun is real! When you witness the Eighth UU & Wii bowling tournament, you won’t have to cross-over to the Brooklyn side (because it will be held at the Moutrie/Carringi home in Elgin). With a fully functional beer frame (with much better-than-bowling-alley food), you’ll be sure to have a perfect 300 night. Winner gets the trophy for one year! | 10 | .0002E7 | 20 | 4/18/26 2:00 PM | Y |
| LIVE0016 | LIVE16 | Live Auction Item |
| Puff & Diana Pastel |
| This is a beautifully framed pastel painting of our beloved member Diana March, who along with her husband Norm passed away this year. Puff was the surviving half of their Puff and Lolly furry duo. The picture came about after artist Dotty Carringi tried repeatedly to capture a pose of Diana holding Puff in her lap, but Puff had other ideas. The Wilkinson family has generously donated the painting to the UUCE auction in honor of Diana and Norm. | 1 | .00175E7 | 175 | N | |
| LIVE0015 | LIVE15 | Live Auction Item |
| Garden Gem |
| Come enjoy one of the true gems of Northern Illinois. The Anderson Japanese Garden in Rockford is considered one of the premier Japanese gardens in the US. Designed by a Master Gardener from Japan, the beauty of this garden never fails to calm and inspire. We will car pool there and enjoy a stroll through the 12-acre authentic Japanese garden. We will also have lunch at 'Fresco in the Garden', the wonderful restaurant on site that uses locally sourced ingredients. We gather at the church to car pool and will be back in Elgin mid afternoon. It is a lovely day in a beautiful place in good company. This is a rain or shine event - the beauty of the garden shines even more in the rain, so we go! | 4 | .0003E7 | 30 | 5/30/26 9:30 AM | N |
| LIVE0014 | LIVE14 | Live Auction Item |
| Star Wars Comic #2 1977 CGC 5.5 |
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Here’s your chance to own a cornerstone of Star Wars comic history! Star Wars #2, written by Roy Thomas with art by Howard Chaykin, is the second issue in Marvel’s original six-part adaptation of A New Hope. This classic issue brings to life the unforgettable Mos Eisley Cantina scene, the first meeting of Han Solo and Chewbacca, and the Millennium Falcon’s daring escape—featuring the second-ever comic appearances of Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. This copy is graded CGC 5.5 (Fine–) with Certification #4271690010. Importantly, the majority of the noted flaws are confined to the back cover (including foxing and a small stain at the bottom left), while the front cover remains nearly perfect, boasting vibrant colors and eye-catching presentation. With strong visual appeal from the front and historic significance inside, this comic is a must-have for any Star Wars fan and comic book collector alike. Don’t miss your chance to add this iconic piece of 1977 pop culture to your collection—bid with confidence before it’s gone to a galaxy far, far away! | 1 | .0008E7 | 80 | N | |
| LIVE0013 | LIVE13 | Live Auction Item |
| An Evening at the Hi-Lan Martini Lounge! | Shaken or stirred? Vesper or classic? Whether you like it dirty, neat, wet, sweet, or perfect, we can craft your favorite martini! With Kathy Hislip as your hostess, and Dan Hislip and Kerry Lantau as your bartenders, you will be treated to four* handcrafted cocktails (plus a surprise!) and delicious canapés and desserts, while enjoying the cozy and intimate atmosphere of the Hi-Lan Martini Lounge! *(No limit on drinks if you have a designated driver or an Uber)* | 8 | .0005E7 | 50 | 2/21/26 7:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0012 | LIVE12 | Live Auction Item |
| Swimming Pool Party |
| A pool party in Erica and Adnan's backyard - complete with tropical-inspired drinks, music, and Jamaican food. The date may be adjusted due to weather. Kids are welcome as long as their adults are supervising. | 16 | .0002E7 | 20 | 8/22/26 2:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0011 | LIVE11 | Live Auction Item |
| 17th Annual Winemaker's Tasting Party! | Enjoy three white wines, three red wines, and two dessert wines - each paired with a different appetizer or dessert. There will also be Kerry's homemade rhubarb wine and other homemade wines to try. | 8 | .00025E7 | 25 | 9/12/26 4:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0010 | LIVE10 | Live Auction Item |
| Hawaiian Luau Party! | Aloha! Put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt or mumu and surf on over to Kerry’s backyard party space for an evening of Hawaiian themed food and tropical cocktails! Relax by the glow of tiki torches or test your skills in a hula hoop contest! | 12 | .00025E7 | 25 | 6/13/26 5:00 PM | Y | |
| LIVE0009 | LIVE9 | Live Auction Item |
| Pastel Portrait |
| Award-winning painter, Dotty Carringi, will create from photos one adult, child or pet portrait, 9 x 12, unframed, in pastel for a memorable family legacy. One month lead time after consultation. | 1 | .0015E7 | 150 | N | |
| LIVE0008 | LIVE8 | Live Auction Item |
| French Silk Pie (1) and Key Lime Pie (1) |
| Made from scratch today. Limes hand-squeezed, graham crust hand-crushed. Each pie sold separately. | 2 | .0001E7 | 10 | Y | |
| LIVE0007 | LIVE7 | Live Auction Item |
| Homemade Pretzels and a Sheepdog Movie! |
| Everyone loves soft pretzels, so we're offering you a freshly made one when you walk in the door, a Group Watch of the classic Jim Henson movie "Labyrinth" with beverages and snacks, and a second freshly made pretzel out of the oven when the movie ends. If you do want to learn to bake your own, you are encouraged to help... or you can just sit back and enjoy the film! | 18 | .00005E7 | 5 | 1/10/26 5:30 PM | N |
| LIVE0006 | LIVE6 | Live Auction Item |
| Poetry Salon at the Abbey Abbey |
| Don't miss this very special evening of camaraderie and creativity in celebration of the literary arts. You'll unwind with dessert, libations and a cozy fireplace at the Abbey Abbey in Elgin. Bring a favorite poem or two to share – or simply sit back and enjoy selections from our own collection. A relaxing evening of verse and fellowship on Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. | 6 | .00015E7 | 15 | 3/7/26 7:00 PM | Y |
| LIVE0004 | LIVE4 | Live Auction Item |
| 'Piece' Be With You | Get ready to piece together an unforgettable day of fun at the most ‘puzzling’ competition of the year. Don’t be a ‘missing piece’ — bid to ‘solve’ the excitement, where ‘puzzlers’ of all levels can ‘connect’ and ‘assemble’ their way to victory. Teams of 2 will work together on a 550 piece puzzle, right here at UUCE. Please Note: we will all be doing the same puzzle this year! You’ll be competing to finish your puzzle first, and win bragging rights as the best puzzle team around! We will provide the puzzles, the snacks, and some witty banter. You bring yourself and a puzzling friend and get ready to have fun! Each bid is per TEAM, not per person, so buddy up before you bid!! | 6 | .00025E7 | 25 | 3/21/26 2:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0003 | LIVE3 | Live Auction Item |
| A Fellowship of UUs Walk Into a Bar... | Step into a world of magic, monsters, and mayhem in this beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons one-shot. Five heroes (that’s you!) will embark on a wild 4–5 hour quest where imagination reigns supreme. No prep needed — you’ll get a pre-generated character sheet, your very own set of polyhedral dice, and a seat at the table with snacks, drinks, and pizza fueling your journey. Whether you’re a first-time adventurer or a seasoned dice-roller, this night promises laughs, teamwork, and unforgettable stories. | 5 | .00015E7 | 15 | N | ||
| LIVE0002 | LIVE2 | Live Auction Item |
| Reserved Parking Space | Right out front for church services. Good for one year, starting November 9th, 2025. | 1 | .0003E7 | 30 | N | ||
| LIVE0001 | LIVE1 | Live Auction Item |
| Reserved Name Tag Space | In Fellowship Hall at the top of the name tag rack. Easy to find ... | 1 | .0002E7 | 20 | N |