2023 Auction Catalog - 40 item(s) printable view
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Item0 Item Category Donors Item Name Picture Description Qty Left Min0 Min Price Date Allow one second chance raffle seat?
LIVE0038 LIVE38 Live Auction Item
  • Sharon Fincher
  • Stephen & Jennifer Day
'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. 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!! 8 0 .00025E7 25 1/7/24 2:00 PM N
LIVE0037 LIVE37 Live Auction Item
  • Jameel Abdur-Rafia & Amy Hill
29 or Bust: Third Belatedly Annual Cribbage Tournament Join us for a lively night of food, friendship and fast-paced cribbage action. Really! No experience necessary! 16 -1 .00015E7 15 4/27/24 4:00 PM N
LIVE0036 LIVE36 Live Auction Item
  • Erica Khan
Pool Party
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A pool party in Erica and Adnan's backyard - complete with tropical-inspired drinks, snacks, and music. The date may be adjusted due to weather. Kids are welcome as long as their adults are supervising. 10 0 .0002E7 20 7/27/24 1:00 PM N
LIVE0035 LIVE35 Live Auction Item
  • Steve & Teresa Stultz
  • Ann Kremer
Fall Chili Tasting!
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When the weather starts turning chilly, there’s nothing better than a bowl of chili! We’ll have several different kinds of chili to taste (vegetarian, mild, spicy, chicken, etc), snacks and you can build your own chili dog! We’ll also have plenty of beer, seltzers and soda as well. 12 0 .00035E7 35 10/19/24 2:00 PM N
LIVE0034 LIVE34 Live Auction Item
  • Thomas Lesiewicz
Cards Against Humanity party Why not get together with fellow friends and have an inappropriate time on a farm? We'll play Cards Against Humanity and have a good time!

Beer, wine, and snacks provided.

(420 friendly and just like the Cards Against Humanity party...no goats will be harmed during this event)

8 0 .00025E7 25 7/13/24 12:05 PM N
LIVE0033 LIVE33 Live Auction Item
  • Thomas Lesiewicz
420 party Let's hang out and chill, it is legal after all. Bring your own if you like. I'll have some on hand if you don't (edibles, flower, vape).

I'll even make homemade pizza when we get the munchies.

No goats will be harmed in the process of partying.

8 -1 .00025E7 25 4/20/24 12:05 PM N
LIVE0032 LIVE32 Live Auction Item
  • Jennifer Gresko Schevers
U-Pick Organic Blackberries from Pushing the Envelope Farm
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Delicious organic blackberries - all you can pick! Loaded with antioxidants, bioflavonoids and vitamins! They freeze beautifully and can be eaten all year long! The winner of this item will be able to visit our farm and pick all the blackberries you can/want! 1 0 .00015E7 15 N
LIVE0031 LIVE31 Live Auction Item
  • Elizabeth King
Signed copy of a children's book by Elizabeth King - "Finding My Purr"
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It is the tender story of a cat who deeply loves his family but experiences profound sadness and loses his purr. He eventually finds new friendship and love...and his purr! Based on a true story, this tale of family love will warm your heart! 1 0 .0001E7 10 N
LIVE0030 LIVE30 Live Auction Item
  • Steve & Teresa Stultz
  • Ann Kremer
The Beers of Wisconsin!
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Our beer adventure this year takes us to Ann’s ancestral homeland – Wisconsin! Wisconsin has always played an important part in the history of beer in America, and we’ll be sampling a variety of beers from the land of cheese and Harleys! This 4D multi-media extravaganza will be held in the comfort and safety of Ann Kremer's garage, and we'll be trying many different types of beer, eating beer appropriate snacks and having Brats and Ann's famous beans for lunch. Look how much fun the people in the photo are having - don't miss out on what will be the most talked about event of 2024! 24 2 .00035E7 35 5/25/24 2:00 PM Y
LIVE0029 LIVE29 Live Auction Item
  • Mary Alice & Joe Masonick
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 0 .0001E7 10 Y
LIVE0028 LIVE28 Live Auction Item
  • Mary Alice & Joe Masonick
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 April 27. 8 -2 .00015E7 15 4/20/24 9:30 AM Y
LIVE0027 LIVE27 Live Auction Item
  • Mary Alice & Joe Masonick
Frog Hike and Enchilada Dinner
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Enjoy a homemade enchilada dinner followed by a sunset hike into Burnidge Forest Preserve to listen to the mating calls of native frog and toad species. Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Rain date May 25. 6 -1 .00025E7 25 5/18/24 6:00 PM Y
LIVE0026 LIVE26 Live Auction Item
  • Sandy & Gordon James
Of Nature Jewelry & Sculpture
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A beautiful pair of oak earrings and an acorn pendant. Also included is a red oak sculpture. These are actual leaves covered in copper and made by us, of course, just for you. Makes a great Christmas gift for yourself or the nature-lover on your list. 1 0 .0005E7 50 N
LIVE0025 LIVE25 Live Auction Item
  • Sandy & Gordon James
For someone interested in Buddhism
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The Bodhi Tree is a religious symbol in Buddhism due to its prominence in the story of the Buddha's discovery of enlightenment, or total peace and happiness found in Nirvana. It represents the capacity of every human to follow the steps of the Buddha in achieving enlightenment. This is an actual Bodhi leaf covered in copper and given a lovely patina made by us, of course! You also get a lovely acorn that looks beautiful sitting on the bodhi leaf. 1 0 .0005E7 50 N
LIVE0024 LIVE24 Live Auction Item
  • Sandy & Gordon James
James Café and Garden Party
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Our gardens are truly beautiful! We have been chosen to be on the McHenry County Master Gardener Walk next year. You are invited to bid for a private tour. You will be served a large, delicious lunch. Afterward we will walk through our gardens, spread out over six acres, for an hour or so. After the garden walk we will serve a selection of wonderful homemade desserts!

HUGE BONUS: Gordon will play piano for us during lunch.

12 -5 .0005E7 50 7/6/24 11:30 AM Y
LIVE0023 LIVE23 Live Auction Item
  • Lydia Larrabee & Bob Peterson
Garden Gem
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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 between 3 & 4 pm. (If you won this bid in Nov. 2019, you are also invited so no new funds needed. Lydia will contact you if this is you!) 4 0 .0003E7 30 6/1/24 9:30 AM N
LIVE0022 LIVE22 Live Auction Item
  • Dan & Kathy Hislip
Sharks and Hustler's Pool Party Spend an evening demonstrating your ability as a pool shark! The coveted prize is the shark hat which can be worn with pride for a year; then the current champion gets to return and defend the title. Refreshments and casual dinner. 14 -3 .0005E7 50 2/24/24 2:30 PM Y
LIVE0021 LIVE21 Live Auction Item
  • Dan & Kathy Hislip
  • Steve & Teresa Stultz
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Party The River, the Flop, hold ‘em or fold ‘em… Includes casual supper. Grand prize is the right to the Texas Hold ‘Em hat and eyewear for one year. The current champion returns to defend the title! 18 1 .0003E7 30 1/27/24 2:30 PM Y
LIVE0020 LIVE20 Live Auction Item
  • Sharon Fincher
Your Little Helper
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4 hours of service from a multi-talented girl! I can assemble Ikea furniture, garden, clean, babysit, organize, run errands, drive you to the airport, pack for moving, help on computers, cook, teach board games, and juggle! (expect for the juggling part). I am also a superb wedding date. Great attitude guaranteed! Sarcasm included but, sadly, not optional. 1 0 .001E7 100 N
LIVE0019 LIVE19 Live Auction Item
  • Eva Powers & Doug Elwell
Traditional Polish Holiday Dinner
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Wigilia is one of the most memorable and festive days of the Polish year. It marks the celebration of Christmas Eve. A festive and delicious meal is served at the appearance of the first star in the evening sky. In some areas of Poland an odd number of courses are served and there must be an even number of people at the table. An empty chair is normally left for a stranger in need who might drop in.
This formal dinner is usually set with family heirlooms passed down from generation to generation. Our dinner will offer a blend of traditional Polish and American cuisine. It will satisfy the most discriminating tastes.
Traditional holiday music, old world desserts, and a variety of Polish traditional liquors including honey and/or cherry Nalewka will be included. Toasts are offered with peach Champaigne. Great conversations and warm holiday memories will make the evening.
Take home an Old-World vintage glass tree ornament to remember the night for years to come.
6 0 .0005E7 50 12/9/23 5:00 PM N
LIVE0018 LIVE18 Live Auction Item
  • Jen Abbey
Home Sweet (Organized) Home Decluttering and home organizing is more fun with a friend! Jen will help you tackle your project with empathy and creative ideas from her experience helping friends/family with similar projects. Choose from closet(s) clean out; kitchen/pantry or craft room re-org; or living, dining, bedroom, or playroom rescue. Winner will attend a 30 minute zoom planning meeting, then receive a 2 hour visit from Jen to tackle the project together, share some laughs and leave you with many benefits of having cleared away whatever feels like clutter to you. Project to be completed on a mutually agreed upon date, no later than March 15, 2024. 1 0 .00125E7 125 N
LIVE0017 LIVE17 Live Auction Item
  • Jen Abbey
Dinner + First Friday Improv at the Hemmens The only thing better than laughing your way through an improv show is doing so on a full stomach. Win this item and the Abbey family will treat you to dinner at the Elgin Public House followed by an 8:00 p.m. First Friday Improv show featuring Green Room Productions at the Hemmens Cultural Center. We’ll mutually choose one of the following Fridays: Dec. 1, 2023, Jan. 5, 2024, or Feb. 2, 2024. 3 0 .0003E7 30 N
LIVE0016 LIVE16 Live Auction Item
  • Stephen & Jennifer Day
The Evolution of Whiskey
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Spend the afternoon sampling a series of whiskeys and bourbons as we explore how the history of American migration influenced the evolution of the distilled spirits we know as Whiskey and Bourbon. (A date will be chosen between the winning bidders) 6 0 .00025E7 25 N
LIVE0015 LIVE15 Live Auction Item
  • Kimberly Cecil
Happy Hour Kayak Outing Enjoy a happy hour kayak outing, either at a small lake in Lake in the Hills or on the Fox River, for up to 2 people at a time to paddle with all equipment, snacks and drinks provided.

Additional dates could be arranged.

2 0 .0002E7 20 6/14/24 6:00 PM Y
LIVE0014 LIVE14 Live Auction Item
  • Stephen & Jennifer Day
A Visit to Prairie State Winery
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Join us at Prairie State Winery in Genoa for an afternoon of wine, appetizers, and conversation. A tasting and food is in the event - you are only responsible for any additional wine purchases you make during the afternoon. (We will coordinate a date with the winning bidders.) 6 -2 .00045E7 45 N
LIVE0013 LIVE13 Live Auction Item
  • Stephen & Jennifer Day
9th Annual Tapas Dinner
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Join us for our NINTH Noche de Tapas at La Casa de las Dias where Stephen and Jennifer will tantalize your taste buds with a variety of Spanish tapas (and sangria). Previous years' dinners have included dishes like bacon wrapped-dates, sopa de ajo, Spanish meatballs, goat cheese-stuffed peppers, cheesecake, and more! 8 -1 .0003E7 30 8/24/24 5:00 PM Y
LIVE0012 LIVE12 Live Auction Item
  • Jane Kimball
Lunch Bag Crafty Creativity
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Lunch bag cards

Let's get together and make 2 cards from lunch bags.

5 0 .0001E7 10 1/13/24 1:00 PM Y
LIVE0011 LIVE11 Live Auction Item
  • Kerry Lantau
Rhubarb Wine Fest! It's that time of year for Kerry to start brewing a new batch of rhubarb wine, so let's finish last year's batch by turning it into rhubarb-themed cocktails! What will Kerry come up with? Perhaps rhubarb sangria, strawberry-rhubarb margaritas, or rhubarb-on-the-beach? The possibilities are endless! Grab a lawn chair and plan on hanging out in the gorgeous summer weather in Kerry's backyard, spending the afternoon sipping cocktails and enjoying a variety of rhubarb-themed baked goods. 16 0 .00025E7 25 6/8/24 2:00 PM Y
LIVE0010 LIVE10 Live Auction Item
  • Kerry Lantau
Winter Cocktail Party Unwind after the holidays with a cozy cocktail party in front of the fireplace! I'll be serving a variety of HOT cocktails such as mulled wine, Tom & Jerry's, hot buttered rum, etc. to keep you warm on a cold winter afternoon. Light snacks and dessert will also be provided. 8 -1 .00025E7 25 1/20/24 2:00 PM Y
LIVE0009 LIVE9 Live Auction Item
  • Kerry Lantau
15th 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 -1 .00025E7 25 9/7/24 4:00 PM Y
LIVE0008 LIVE8 Live Auction Item
  • Kathy & Todd Underwood
Pretzel Making 101
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Give a person a homemade soft pretzel and they're happy for a week. Teach them to make pretzels and they're happy for a lifetime! In this class you'll get a freshly made soft pretzel when you walk in the door, make a batch with your classmates, learn the origin story of pretzels while the dough rises, and walk out the door with the recipe and another pretzel that you made yourself. 18 0 .00005E7 5 1/6/24 12:30 PM N
LIVE0007 LIVE7 Live Auction Item
  • Kathy & Todd Underwood
French Silk Pie (1) and Key Lime Pie (1)
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Made from scratch today. Limes hand-squeezed, graham crust hand-crushed. Each pie sold separately. 2 0 .0001E7 10 N
LIVE0006 LIVE6 Live Auction Item
  • Dotty Carringi
  • Mike Moutrie
UU & Wii Virtual Bowling Tournament The ball and pins may be virtual, but the competition and the fun is real! When you witness the Seventh 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 1 .0002E7 20 4/13/24 1:00 PM Y
LIVE0005 LIVE5 Live Auction Item
  • Mike Moutrie & Dotty Carringi
  • Dan & Kathy Hislip
"Mexican" Train Tournament
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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. 16 -1 .0002E7 20 3/9/24 3:00 PM N
LIVE0004 LIVE4 Live Auction Item
  • Dotty Carringi
Pastel Portrait
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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 0 .0015E7 150 N
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  • Flora Sweeney
Christmas Basket Beautiful Basket full of Christmas Items 1 1 .00002E7 2 N
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  • UUCE Auction Team
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LIVE0003 LIVE3 Live Auction Item
  • Stephen & Jennifer Day
Breakfast for Dinner!
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With the amazing options available, it's sad that breakfast takes place in the morning when we just want to lie in bed. Well we have the solution for you: Breakfast for Dinner! Join Stephen, Jennifer, and 7 other breakfast aficionados and tackle the best meal of the day as your last meal of the day! 8 1 .00015E7 15 2/16/24 6:00 PM Y
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  • UUCE Auction Team
Reserved Parking Space Right out front for church services. Good for one year, starting Sunday, November 5th! 1 0 .0003E7 30 N
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  • UUCE Auction Team
Reserved Name Tag Space In Fellowship Hall at the top of the name tag rack. Easy to find ... 1 0 .0002E7 20 N