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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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| LIVE0050 | LIVE50 | Live Auction Item |
| Christmas Quilt | Beautiful Christmas quilt from the raffle! | 1 | 0 | .001E7 | 100 | N | ||
| LIVE0049 | LIVE49 | Live Auction Item |
| Need a Sitter? |
So you just won a bid for a great night out, but who's going to watch the kids? I will! A night of babysitting at my house or yours. If you come to our house, it is stocked with two playmates (10 boy and almost 7 girl), games and toys, and dinner. Contact Jeanine Stricker for scheduling. Prefer the bids are for separate evenings. | 3 | 0 | .0003E7 | 30 | N | ||
| LIVE0048 | LIVE48 | Live Auction Item |
| Valentine's Day Bracelet Party! |
Emmett and Nina Stricker are hosting a pre-Valentine's Day rubber band bracelet making party. Snacks, supplies, music, and instruction will be provided. Come and make rubber band gifts for you, friends, family, loves, or crushes. Learn in good company or show us a thing or two, we want to celebrate the season with togetherness! | 15 | 0 | .00005E7 | 5 | 2/9/20 1:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0047 | LIVE47 | Live Auction Item |
| Coffee and Confrontation |
This is an offer to sit down with UUCE member Todd Stricker for coffee and perhaps a nice pastry to argue about the topic of your choice. Enjoy philosophical debate? Want to explore deeper issues? Or maybe a casual conversation about current events? You pick the topic, I am buying, what could be easier? This is a call for fellowship and the breaking of bread. Here's to new friends and broader horizons. | 4 | 0 | .00015E7 | 15 | N | ||
| LIVE0046 | LIVE46 | Live Auction Item |
| Moosewood Banana 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 | 1 | .0001E7 | 10 | N | ||
| LIVE0045 | LIVE45 | 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 2020! | 24 | 6 | .00025E7 | 25 | 6/27/20 2:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0044 | LIVE44 | Live Auction Item |
| Simple Cafe Lunch & Northwind Perennial Farm Tour | This is the annual auction trip to Northwind Perennial Farm, near Lake Geneva, Wi. Enjoy the garden antiques and ornaments in the rustic barns and landscape; look for frogs in the streams and ponds; and visit with the animals. Buy some perennials or a garden ornament to bring home. We'll drive to Simple Cafe a few miles away for a late lunch of locally grown organic produce, crafted into delicious meals. Dessert is next door at their Bakery. | 8 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | 7/11/20 | N | |
| LIVE0043 | LIVE43 | Live Auction Item |
| Stand Up Paddle Board Group Lesson |
Locally we have the best quiet water around at Three Oaks Recreation Center in Crystal Lake. No special skills needed. You can learn to stand or stay kneeling or sit down or just lay on the board, but In August, you might just want to fall in! We'll take a group lesson for this fun activity in a great setting. Equipment and lesson geared to beginners. This year we got 5 of us standing on one board, but no one took any pictures! Includes, fees, lesson and light picnic lunch. | 6 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | 8/8/20 12:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0042 | LIVE42 | Live Auction Item |
| Fall Color Walk along Geneva Lake, Wi |
Walk a quiet section of Geneval Lake from Williams Bay to Fontana. Path follows edge of Geneva Lake through woods, camps and gardens. About 3.5 miles. At Fontana we'll lunch at Gordy's where they make great soup and the best chocolate cake. This year we survived crashing waves over the path, path erosion and the coldest day of the year so far and it all was good fun! | 6 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | 10/17/20 12:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0041 | LIVE41 | Live Auction Item |
| Blue Jack in the Pulpit 1 | Frieda is an award winning quilt artist. This little quilt is an original design using her hand dyed cotton fabrics. It is a fused wall quilt, NOT WASHABLE> | 1 | 0 | .00075E7 | 75 | N | ||
| LIVE0040 | LIVE40 | Live Auction Item |
| Event Admission at 15th Annual World of Faeries Festival First Weekend in August | This is a donation of admission for one ticket at $15.00 each or all five for $75.00 to The World of Faeries Festival at Vasa Park, located 35W217 Route 31 South Elgin, IL This annual weekend is scheduled for the 1st weekend in August which will be Saturday and Sunday August 1st and 2nd, 2020. Time of admission is 10 am to 7 pm Saturday and 10 am to 5 pm Sunday. The ticket(s) are for either day. The weekend includes family activities such as faerie tea parties, scavenger hunt, crafts, live demonstrations, shopping in vendor village and non-stop music on the main stage. Food vendors are available. You can also bring picnic baskets. There are picnic tables. In-house toilet as well as porta sans. All information will be posted on the website at http://www.theworldoffaeries.com Listings of musicians, merchants and schedule will be posted as they become available. Also check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/theworldoffaeriesfest/ for updates. This is a rain or shine event. Parking is free. | 5 | 0 | .0001E7 | 10 | 8/1/20 10:00 AM | N | |
| LIVE0039 | LIVE39 | Live Auction Item |
| Triple P (Ping Pong Party) |
Poor little white ball hit with a paddle once two players start, it’s on with the battle!* Join in on the first annual ping pong tournament! Snacks and drinks will be provided (dietary restrictions will be accounted for). Come as a pair, or be paired up on site! Table top fun is sure to be had by all! * Poem found online by 10 year-old Puppy Luver | 15 | 0 | .00015E7 | 15 | 5/9/20 4:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0038 | LIVE38 | Live Auction Item |
| In YOUR home 90 minute massage | An exceptional 90 minute massage in the comfort of your own home. Text 630-674-5172 (or call) Bree to set up your Saturday or Sunday massage for anytime between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.. Expiration date: February 14, 2020. | 1 | 0 | .0006E7 | 60 | N | ||
| LIVE0037 | LIVE37 | Live Auction Item |
| Winter Solstice Celebration |
| Celebrate the shortest day of the year and the coming return of the sun as we gather around a bonfire at the Schmidlin’s home. Anne will lead us in a ritual to turn the Wheel of the Year, bringing back the sun and shining the light on all good things to come in the new year. We will feast with food and glögg to warm our chilly souls. There will be music and singing and dancing, if the spirit moves us. Families welcome. We ask that children 14 and older have their own ticket. | 20 | 2 | .0002E7 | 20 | 12/21/19 5:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0036 | LIVE36 | Live Auction Item |
| Hot Tub Pizza Party |
 | What better way to end a long work week than a relaxing outdoor/indoor hot tub and deep dish pizza party? Dave and Jan's tub has soothed many UUs over the years, but has never been paired with Todd's famous homemade deep dish pizza before. Each person gets customized ingredients. Bring your suits and towels, we'll add the wine, beer, and soft drinks. Hot tubbing can be addictive. Snow angels optional. | 6 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | 12/13/19 6:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0035 | LIVE35 | Live Auction Item |
| An Evening of Sing-Along | People have asked for a sing-along, so here it is. Bring your musical instruments, voice, music, and lyrics. We will be singing songs around a campfire at the church. This will be a family friendly event. Dinner and snacks will be provided. This a chance to let that musical voice ring out! | 15 | 7 | .0002E7 | 20 | 7/25/20 5:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0034 | LIVE34 | Live Auction Item |
| Where Do You Come From? | Curious about your ancestral roots? Join us for Genealogy 101 class and dinner. We will explore ancestry.com, familysearch.com and other resources. Bring your laptop computer and information on your relatives - birth, death, town names, etc. You may find royalty or a black sheep. Shari found her great grandfather was paroled after shooting at his neighbor. An ethnic dinner will be served of foods from Croatia, Germany, Poland, and Norway - since that is our heritage. | 8 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | 3/21/20 5:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0033 | LIVE33 | Live Auction Item |
| Ski Jump for Joy |
| Come watch ‘em fly over 200 feet in the air. The Norge Ski Club has Olympic quality jumpers. The Club is 115 years old. It is located right on the Fox River in Fox River Grove, IL. By the way, I won the “D” Class Tournament in 1964. This is a spectator only event - lessons are not included. We will have a tailgate party in the parking lot or at our second home near the jump. Includes entrance pass. Stop the shivering, this is for the SUMMER tournament - wear your shorts and leave the parka at home. Check out the cool videos at Norge ski club.com. | 8 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | 9/19/20 1:07 PM | N |
| LIVE0032 | LIVE32 | Live Auction Item |
| Introduction to Pastel Painting |
| Dotty will demonstrate in her home studio some fundamental techniques of pastel painting for one enthusiastic student. You will also begin your own painting with the subject of your choice. (To reach the studio, student must be able to climb to the second floor.) All supplies provided. Approx. 3-hour session. Date determined by teacher and student. | 1 | 0 | .001E7 | 100 | N | |
| LIVE0031 | LIVE31 | Live Auction Item |
| Portrait or Figure Painting |
| Award-winning painter, Dotty Carringi, will create from live poses and/or photos one adult, child or pet portrait, 9 x 12, unframed, in oil or pastel for a memorable family legacy. One month lead time after consultation. | 1 | 0 | .0025E7 | 250 | N | |
| LIVE0030 | LIVE30 | Live Auction Item |
| Airport Transportation | Transportation by minivan to/from O'Hare or Midway Airport. Up to 4 people with luggage. Car seats(2)and boosters(2)available. Will do early morning and late night. No Tuesdays and other times may not be available due to our availability. | 4 | 0 | .0003E7 | 30 | N | ||
| LIVE0029 | LIVE29 | Live Auction Item |
| Reserved Parking Space | Right out front for church services. Good for one year, starting November 17th, 2019. | 1 | 0 | .0003E7 | 30 | 11/17/19 10:00 AM | N | |
| LIVE0028 | LIVE28 | 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 | 11/17/19 10:00 AM | N | |
| LIVE0027 | LIVE27 | Live Auction Item |
| Safari Supper III | Wear your Hawaiian shirt or Mumu and we’ll start our tropical adventure enjoying appetizers with a Mai Tai or Blue Hawaii cocktail. Then join your first small group seating for Hawaiian Cole Slaw and Fresh Mango Bread. Trek to your next table and meet your companions for a main course of Huli Huli Chicken, Luau Rice, and Maui Roasted Vegetables. Then you're off to join a new group for our Big Island desserts of Liliko?i bars and Mauna Loa sugar cookies. Rejoin the entire group for farewells. White and red wines will be served with courses. All will be gluten-free and all will be vegan except the chicken! (The menu is subject to slight modifications based on the whims of the chef.) | 20 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | 10/10/20 6:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0026 | LIVE26 | Live Auction Item |
| Your Best Friend's Closet | Your Best Friend’s Closet is a classy consignment store full of designer clothes, accessories and home decor. Everything is beautifully displayed and well-organized with prices that are reasonable to start and drop at regular intervals as long as they’re on the rack. The atmosphere is warm and wacky with a seasoning of sarcasm–just like your best friend! Each participant receives a $10 gift certificate to get started, and when we can shop no more, we’ll all have lunch as guests of Andrea and Elizabeth at Jiang’s Mongolian Grill. Lots of yummy choices that cater to all dietary tastes and needs. | 6 | 1 | .0002E7 | 20 | 4/25/20 10:00 AM | N | |
| LIVE0025 | LIVE25 | Live Auction Item |
| Wildflower Walk & Brunch |
| Enjoy a tasty and healthy brunch followed by a walk to view and identify woodland wildflowers in bloom. | 8 | 4 | .00015E7 | 15 | 5/2/20 9:00 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 various frog and toad species. Saturday, May 16, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Rain date May 23. | 6 | -1 | .00025E7 | 25 | 5/16/20 6:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0023 | LIVE23 | Live Auction Item |
| North Georgia Mountain Retreat | Nestled in the North Georgia mountains on a private 6 acre lake a four bedroom, two bath cabin that sleeps 15 will be at your disposal for a week of your choice. It is within driving distance of whitewater rafting, leisure tubing down the Chattahoochee, fishing, hiking parts of Appalachian trail, gold/gem mining in Dahlonega, GA, winery tours, zip lining, Atlanta activities, quaint Bavarian village Helen, Georgia, Babyland General Hospital (home of Cabbage Patch babies) and more. | 6 | 0 | .0025E7 | 250 | 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 | 0 | .0005E7 | 50 | 2/1/20 4:30 PM | N | |
| 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! | 12 | -1 | .0003E7 | 30 | 1/25/20 5:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0020 | LIVE20 | 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 | 9/26/20 6:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0019 | LIVE19 | Live Auction Item |
| 29 or Bust: Third Annual Cribbage Tournament | Join us for a lively night of food, friendship and fast-paced cribbage action. Really! No experience necessary! | 16 | 3 | .00015E7 | 15 | 4/4/20 5:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0018 | LIVE18 | Live Auction Item |
| 8th Annual Tapas Dinner | Join us for our EIGHTH 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). Last year's dinner included bacon wrapped-dates, sopa de ajo, Spanish meatballs, goat cheese-stuffed peppers, cheesecake, and more! | 8 | 0 | .0003E7 | 30 | 9/4/20 7:30 PM | N | |
| LIVE0017 | LIVE17 | Live Auction Item |
| Illinois Winery Tour | Join Stephen and Jennifer Day on a day-long tour of Illinois Wineries. We'll leave the church parking lot mid-morning and spend the day visiting 3-4 wineries before arriving back at UUCE in the early evening. Wine tastings are included in the event - you are only responsible for any additional food or wine purchases you make during the day. | 5 | 0 | .00045E7 | 45 | 4/11/20 11:30 AM | N | |
| LIVE0016 | LIVE16 | 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 | 0 | .00015E7 | 15 | 2/21/20 6:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0015 | LIVE15 | Live Auction Item |
| Lunch at Townhouse Cafe in St. Charles | The Cafe is located near the bike trails for those who like to bike and across from a parking lot for those who don’t. | 5 | 0 | .0001E7 | 10 | N | ||
| LIVE0014 | LIVE14 | Live Auction Item |
| Trivial Pursuit Party |
The challenging battle of the wits to find out if the men or the women are the ultimate trivia masters. Drinks, appetizers, and desserts are provided too. | 8 | 0 | .0001E7 | 10 | N | ||
| LIVE0013 | LIVE13 | Live Auction Item |
| John Sebastian in concert | Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. The founder of The Lovin' Spoonful performs an evening of hits including "Do You Believe in Magic", "Daydream", "Welcome Back", and many more. At ECC Performing Arts Center k | 2 | 0 | .0004E7 | 40 | 4/16/20 7:30 PM | N | |
| LIVE0012 | LIVE12 | Live Auction Item |
| Kombucha Making Class |
Come learn how to make your own Kombucha from home and learn why fermented foods and drinks are beneficial to our bodies. We walk you through the process and then send you home with your own “mother” and directions to start a batch of Kombucha. We will also provide a sampling of some Kombucha and some fermented foods to try and share some info on the benefits of fermented foods to our digestive systems. Presented by Diana Heizer and Valerie Howells | 12 | 4 | .0001E7 | 10 | 2/8/20 1:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0011 | LIVE11 | Live Auction Item |
| Garden Retreat |
| 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. | 8 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | 5/30/20 9:00 AM | N |
| LIVE0010 | LIVE10 | Live Auction Item |
| The James Cafe and Nightclub: An evening of Exceptional Music and Dinner |
The James Cafe and Nightclub: An evening of Exceptional Music and Dinner Join us for an unforgettable evening of piano music, food and socializing at our home in McHenry. Relax and enjoy listening to the duo of the fabulous Gordon at the grand piano and the wonderful Mark Sorlie playing bass for the evening. While this incredible duo plays, Sit anywhere and have your food delivered to you. Sandy will be waiting on you all evening. We will start off with a variety of beverages and hors d’oeuvres, followed by soup, salad, your choice of handmade empanadas, and lastly a dessert course of pies and flan. All home-made and from scratch. | 18 | -3 | .0005E7 | 50 | 3/14/20 4:30 PM | N | |
| LIVE0009 | LIVE9 | Live Auction Item |
| Olde Worlde Holiday Dinner & Drinks |
'Tis the week after Christmas and the season's just fine For having friends over for dinner and wine! First we'll gather 'round the fireplace, as cozy as you please, For our first course of wine, paired with appetizers and cheese. Next we'll dine on a meal of hearty European fare, You can be sure that plenty of meat and potatoes will be there. Then it's time for dessert, with some favorite holiday drinks of Kerry's: Warm, spiced mulled wine, and sweet "Tom and Jerry's". And we all shall exclaim as we're filled with delight: "Happy New Year to all, and to all a good night!" | 6 | 1 | .00025E7 | 25 | 1/4/20 5:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0008 | LIVE8 | Live Auction Item |
| 14th 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 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | 9/12/20 2:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0007 | LIVE7 | Live Auction Item |
| 4th Annual Game Night at the Golden Perch Pub | Spend an afternoon enjoying pool, darts, cards, board games and outside games at the Golden Perch Pub, Kerry's old English pub-themed basement! Sharon & Kerry will have plenty of board/card/outside games on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite games along too - the more the merrier! Snacks will be provided throughout the afternoon with plenty of interesting libations. | 14 | 0 | .0002E7 | 20 | 5/2/20 1:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0006 | LIVE6 | 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 | 1/11/20 3:00 PM | N |
| LIVE0005 | LIVE5 | 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 | |
| LIVE0004 | LIVE4 | Live Auction Item |
| UU & Wii 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! | 12 | -1 | .0002E7 | 20 | 2/29/20 4:00 PM | N | |
| LIVE0003 | LIVE3 | Live Auction Item |
| Nourishing Pot of Soup |
Perfect for entertaining - impress your friends with delicious soup, traditionally crafted from scratch, including simmered bone broth. Customized to your taste or choose from the cook’s favorite family recipes: Homestyle Chicken Noodle (or Rice), French Onion, Fiesta Pumpkin Soup, Ukrainian Borscht, Pork Sauerkraut Soup, or Squash Bacon Soup. Specific dietary needs are accommodated. Provided to you fresh or frozen in 3 glass quart jars. Cook needs minimum 2 weeks lead time. | 1 | 0 | .00025E7 | 25 | N | ||
| LIVE0002 | LIVE2 | 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 | Y | |
| LIVE0001 | LIVE1 | Live Auction Item |
| Crystal Lake Beach Day | Spend a leisurely afternoon at Crystal Lake Main Beach! This wonderful venue has something for everyone - playground, swim areas for adults and children, boat rental (for an extra fee), snack bar and much more. We will frolic from early afternoon until dinner time. Snacks provided. Come join us! Tentatively scheduled for 6/20 but I'll have to confirm after CL puts out its schedule for next summer. | 20 | 8 | .0001E7 | 10 | 6/20/20 1:00 PM | N |