2008 Trivia Night Auction Items
Live Auction Items
1. Have a Stress Free Easter! - Eliminate the worry of not having a seat at Easter Mass! Now you can spend more time enjoying family while everyone else is arriving an hour earlier to get their seats. Your reserved seats will be waiting for you when you arrive. You will also receive reserved parking! All you have to do is show up…everything else is done for you! (Value: Priceless!)
2. Avoid the Christmas Rush! – Picture this…Christmas Mass is in 15 minutes, but you’re just pulling into the parking lot and, of course, it’s full! It’s Christmas, for heaven’s sake! It’ll be standing room only inside! Then you remember…You have reserved parking and seating! Problem solved! You are so thankful you bid on this item!!! (Value: Priceless!)
3. What Happens on the Casino Queen stays on the Casino Queen! – Now this is a party for you and 45 of your closest friends! This package includes round trip deluxe motor coach transportation from Effingham, Free Admission for 4 hours of gambling on the Casino Queen and gaming coupon all courtesy of Bales Unlimited. Hop on the Party Bus for a day to remember! (Value: $450)
4. Let’s Go, G.N.O.! - Yes, it’s Girl’s Night Out right here in Effingham! This package includes spa manicures & paraffin dips 6 girlfriends courtesy of Serenity Salon! To make the evening even more fun, Aimee Moore of Delectables by Design will provide scrumptious appetizers and desserts. Cocktails will be provided courtesy of Lion’s Liquor and B&R Connection! (Value: $435)
5. A Night at the Fox Theater! – Big Girls, Don’t Cry! You’re going to see to Jersey Boys on April 29th at 8:00 p.m. That should cheer you up! Oh What a Night it is going to be courtesy of J&J Ventures! If you’re a fan of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons you will definitely love this musical! Parking is also included. (Value: $350)
6. Santa Claus is coming to Town! – Not really, but you can visit him this summer! This package contains 4 Tickets to Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana courtesy of WXEF and KJ Country radio stations. After all the fun, rest yourself with an overnight stay at the Baymont Inn for 2 adults and 2 children courtesy of Effingham Travel Agency! (Value: $290)
7. It’s Bulldog Country! This package contains everything for the Bulldog Fanatic! Enjoy 2 adult season basketball tickets and Booster Club Membership courtesy of the St. Anthony Booster Club! You’ll be the envy of all the other fans when you sport BagsbyJill.com’s wonderful “Bulldog Bag” and a St. Anthony ball cap from Jedco! And for your junior Bulldog Fan, a Bulldog Webkinz from Over the Moon, a Paw Print Acrylic Note Pad from Delectables by Design and the chance to be Honorary Coach for a Day courtesy of the St. Anthony Athletic Department! (Value: $200 for tangible items…For chance to be Coach for a Day- Priceless!)
8. Date Night Out of Town! – Now this is a date night that is hard to pass up! Enjoy a $150 gift certificate for an overnight stay at any Marriott Hotel courtesy of Dave & Julie McDevitt. To make your out of town getaway even better, enjoy a $50 gift card for Macaroni Grill and a $25 gift card for gas ($25 should get your part of the way there with today’s prices!) courtesy of Seagle Tax & Financial Services! (Value: $225)
9. Take Me Out to the Ball Game! - Calling all Cardinal Fans! This package is for you! Enjoy 4 Tickets to a St. Louis Cardinal baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, April 16th at 7:15pm courtesy of J&J Ventures! Get ready to smell the popcorn, peanuts and cracker jacks and root, root, root for the home team! (Value: $195 – Sect. 247, Row 12, seats 1-4)
10. Game On! - Get ready to get your game face on, guys! This package includes a gift certificate from Mediacom Cable for a Pay-per-view event of your choice along with 50 wings from Deb’s Wings & Subs served on paper goods provided by Party Worx. And no party would be complete with out beverages provided by Koerner Distributors! This package is a must for you die-hard sports fans! (Value: $150)
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Dinner, Anyone?- What could be better than having
someone cook for you? Take the
stress out of your dinner party or just regular mealtime by having
Silent Auction Items
Firefly and Rosebud- What a Great Combination! – Enjoy an evening out for 2 that includes great food and great entertainment! Start off with a $100 gift certificate for dinner courtesy of the Firefly Grill. Once your bellies are satisfied, move on to the Rosebud Theater for your choice of performances by Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers (4/4), Manheim Steamroller (4/15), Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (4/18), Cherryholmes (4/23), or Riders in the Sky (4/30) courtesy of the Rosebud Theater! Free Parking is also included! (Value: $250)
A Day at the Fox Theater for the Junior Set! – Your never too young to enjoy the theater! Your little ones will enjoy 4 Tickets to Go, Diego, Go! On June 1st at 2:00 p.m., courtesy of Taylor Law Office! You don’t even have to worry about parking…it’s included! It’s time to go on an adventure! (Value: $200)
Ride Around Town in Style! - You’ll be the envy of the neighborhood as you ride around town in this new “fancy-shmancy” Schwinn Hide-Away Bicycle! When you’re not riding on it, this fantastic bike can be folded up to fit into the floor board of the front seat of your car and taken anywhere. Yup…I said folded! You need to check this one out! (Value: $200)
Spring Cleaning – Get Your Car and Your Garage in Tip Top Shape! – It’s that time of year again! Treat your car to a 4 wheel alignment courtesy of Dietzen Brakes & Tires. Make it sparkle like new with a $25 gift certificate to Splash-n-Dash Carwash courtesy of Tom Vogel. Now that your car has been taken care of, you can’t park it in a dirty garage!!!! Let 2 students (3 hours each) help you clean up your garage…Now that’s an offer you can’t refuse!!! Also, use a $50 gift card courtesy of Walmart to help with your garage organization! (Value: $175….Having a clean car and garage at the same time- Priceless!)
Build-a-Bear Party! – This party will be “beary” fun…especially with everything you need entertain 10 party goers! This wonderful package courtesy of the World Youth Day Pilgrims includes 10 Build-a-Bear Party kits, a $20 gift card to Martin’s IGA, 10 invitations, banners, favors, decorations, paper products & utensils! I think they have thought of everything! All you have to do is invite the kids! (Value: $160)
Let’s Go
Blue….Blue Man Group, that is! – Enjoy 2 Tickets to see the Blue Man
Group perform at 8:00p.m. on April 4th at the
FORE!!! – This package is a golfer’s delight! Swing into action with 4 passes courtesy of Fore-Way Golf in Effingham. And just to help you keep your strength during your golf game, enjoy 4 sub sandwiches from Jimmy Johns! Wash it down with beverages provided by Koerner Distributors! You’re guaranteed to shoot par or better! (Okay…that part might not be true but we know you’ll have lots of fun trying!) (Value: $120)
First Communion Basket! – First Communion is just around the corner and this package contains items perfect for that special day! Special gifts for the first communicant such as a Bible and a rosary among other items from Over the Moon are included as well as a Cupcake Cross-shaped Cake courtesy of Aimee Moore of Delectables by Design! Thank-You Cards made by Christy Hakman will also be included in this wonderful package! (Value: $120)
Nancy Lopez Memorabilia! – This one’s for the golf fanatic! Add this wonderful Nancy Lopez autographed golf ball and photograph to your collection! This package is courtesy of Dan & Julie Wortman. (Value: Priceless!)
A Mid-Summer
Night’s Dream! – It’s dinner and a show …What could be dreamier
than that?! This package includes
dinner for 2 courtesy of Rexroats.
Then escape to The Little Theater on the Square in Sullivan with 2 tickets to the
summer production of your choice! Choose
from Guys and Dolls, Cabaret,
Pretty as a Picture! – It’s time for the family photograph again! Enjoy a free sitting fee and an 11x14 print courtesy of Bel’Mor Photography. Smile and Say Cheese! (Value: $122)
Date Night Out! – Leave the kids at home and enjoy a night out with your sweetie! Start out with dinner for 2 courtesy of Tuscany Restaurant followed by 2 movie tickets to RMC Theater in Effingham. We’ll even throw in 4 hours of free babysitting! What could be better than that?! Cap your evening off with a bottle of wine courtesy of Koerner Distributors! (Value: $115)
Date Night Take 2! – We know how important it is to have couple time…it makes us better parents, right?! You could even invite friends along with you on this date night or be stingy and enjoy another evening out by yourselves! Enjoy 2 dinners for 2 courtesy of the Hilton Gardens and a $30 gift card to RMC Cinemas! End your date night with a bottle of wine from Koerner Distributors! (Value: $115)
A Scrapbooker’s Delight! – This package contains essential items a scrapbooker needs to preserve those precious family memories! Enjoy Creative Memories products and organizational tools as well as various other scrapbooking items and tools donated by Angie Steineman and Marlene Brandt! This kit is a must have for the avid photo historian!!!! (Value: $100)
Who Doesn’t Need Help Getting Organized?! - Take advantage of this wonderful service provided by and courtesy of Christy Dietzen and Peggy Clough of Organize You! Christy can help you organize those mountains of clutter we all tend to accumulate with a 2 hour organizing session. Take the stress out of organizing by letting someone else help you! This package also includes organizing bins. (Value: over $100)
Boy! My Car is Dirty! – Can you write the words “Wash Me” on your dusty vehicle? This winter has been brutal on your car! Treat it to a Car Detail courtesy of Dan Hecht Chevrolet/Toyota. You’ll be glad you did! (Value: $90)
Crazy for Webkinz! – Your children will love this basket full of those fuzzy, adorable Webkinz creatures and accessories courtesy of Over the Moon! It’s all the rage…not only can your child play with the stuffed animals, he/she can also play games on the Webkinz website! (Value: $85)
Holy Fontanini, Batman! It’s a Crèche! – Enjoy this wonderful Fontanini Holy Family Crèche and Advent Calendar courtesy of The Last Straw. These wonderful items will be treasured for years to come! (Value: $80)
Take a Walk Down the Mild Side! – Relax and unwind with this wonderful package full of inspirational items! Enjoy 2 christian books, a DVD, and a rosary. The rosary is courtesy of Lifeline Christian Books & Gifts. (Value: $80)
Decorate Your Child’s Room with Style! - Your child will be the envy of all other children when you use the items in this package to decorate your child’s room. This package contains a gift certificate for hand painted letters from petuniachild.com, a gift certificate from Amy Meinhart of Uppercase Living, and a beautiful decorative pillow make by Denise Deters! These items are sure to brighten any room!!! (Value: $75)
Get into the
Strike Zone! - It’s time to put on those fashionable bowling shoes and
show off your bowling skills! Enjoy
an evening of bowling for 6 people (2 games each – 12 games total) plus shoe
rental courtesy of K-Bowl in
Effingham! Follow that up with
appetizers and/or desserts from Fridays!
It’s time to unleash your inner bowler and bag that
Summer Fun in the Sun! – Get the most out of those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer by taking a dip in the Kluthe Pool and more! This package includes 4 All Day passes to the Kluthe Pool and 4 complimentary rounds of golf at Evergreen Mini-Golf. Finish your day off by enjoying dinner and/or ice cream with 4- $5 gift certificates donated by Homewood Grill! Yummy! (Value: $60)
Sugar-n-Spice – And everything nice! This wonderful handmade bag by Tessie Kabbes is perfect for Mom or a little girl on the go! Way Cute! (Value: $55)
Snips-n-Snails – And puppy dog tails! This great handmade bag by Tessie Kabbes is sure to delight any Mom or little boy! Fill it with those essential items needed to keep a little one busy! (Value: $55)
Family Night In! – Who says you have to go out to have fun?! Enjoy an evening of videos courtesy of a $10 gift card from Family Video along with 2 large pizzas from Domino’s Pizza and a bottle of wine courtesy of Koerner Distributors! Your kids will love this package and Mom doesn’t have to cook! (Value: $55)
Your Car Will Love You! – Take care of your car and your car will return the favor! Spiff up your car with 3 Car Washes from Southtown Carwash! Make sure she runs like a dream by treating her to a Full Service Oil Change courtesy of Effingham Tire Center! (Value: $50)
Puzzle That! – Enjoy this one of a kind personalized photo puzzle courtesy of Steven Kabbes! This package includes a photo session and 16x24 puzzle. Capture that special moment in a puzzle! (Value: $40)
So You Think You Can Draw?! – Explore your artistic side by taking 2 art classes designed for adults courtesy of Becky Marcussen! Look out, Monet! There’s a new artist in town! (Value: $30)
Encourage Your
Child’s Artistic Ability! - Indulge your budding Picasso by channeling
that artistic energy into art classes. You
child can enjoy 2 art classes courtesy of Becky Marcussen! Now if
only you can get your junior artist to stop drawing on your nice white walls!
(Value: $30)
Thank you to all the individuals and businesses mentioned throughout our
auction items listing! Trivia Night would not be a success without your generous
donations!
Also, a Special Thanks to the following individuals and businesses for
their contributions of Time, Talent, and Treasure toward this special evening:
Pizza Man
Midland States Bank
Washington Savings Bank
Mark Schackmann of Auctions/Realty by Schackmann Inc.
Scott and Sue Kabbes
Joe’s Pizza
Don’t forget about our next, fun event which is Wine Tasting with
Appetizers on April 19th! We
look forward to seeing you there!
The Fellowship Committee