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| Item0 | Item | Category | Donors | Item Name | Picture | Description | Qty | Left | Min0 | Min Price | Date | Allow one second chance raffle seat? |
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| LIVE0038 | LIVE38 | 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. 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 |
| 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 |
| Pool Party |
 | 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 |
| Fall Chili Tasting! |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| U-Pick Organic Blackberries from Pushing the Envelope Farm |
| 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 |
| Signed copy of a children's book by Elizabeth King - "Finding My Purr" |
| 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 |
| The Beers of Wisconsin! |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Of Nature Jewelry & Sculpture |
| 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 |
| For someone interested in Buddhism |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 | 1/25/25 2:30 PM | Y | |
| LIVE0021 | LIVE21 | Live Auction Item |
| 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 |
| Your Little Helper |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| The Evolution of Whiskey |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| A Visit to Prairie State Winery |
| 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 |
| 9th Annual Tapas Dinner |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Pretzel Making 101 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0 | .0001E7 | 10 | N | |
| LIVE0006 | LIVE6 | 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 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 |
| "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. | 16 | -1 | .0002E7 | 20 | 3/9/24 3:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0004 | LIVE4 | 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 | 0 | .0015E7 | 150 | N | |
| BSKT0001 | BSKT1 | Raffle Basket |
| Christmas Basket | Beautiful Basket full of Christmas Items | 1 | 1 | .00002E7 | 2 | N | ||
| CAL_ONLY_0006 | CAL_ONLY_6 | Calendar Only |
| Event Registration | Event Registration | 100 | 44 | .0001E7 | 10 | N | ||
| LIVE0003 | LIVE3 | Live Auction Item |
| Breakfast for Dinner! |
| 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 |
| LIVE0002 | LIVE2 | Live Auction Item |
| Reserved Parking Space | Right out front for church services. Good for one year, starting Sunday, November 5th! | 1 | 0 | .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 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | N |