A Benefit for Grace Lutheran School
Friday, March 31, 6:30 p.m.
Elmcrest Banquets
7370 West Grand Avenue
Elmwood Park, Illinois
Sponsors
Platinum
Christopher Family Foundation
Gold
Alpha Baking
Silver
Tom and Deborah Maxwell
Bruce and Jackie Modahl
Cathy Ruggeri and Dan Luther
Jeff and Claudia Wood
Forest Park National Bank and Trust Co.
Case and Patricia Hoogendoorn
Angel
Paul and Kelley Schueler
Michael and Roberta Gillespie
Ed and Ann Mason
Stephen Roskam and Chandler Barnes
David Waldschmidt
The Evening’s Events
6:30 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
9:00 p. m.
Silent auction begins
Dinner buffet begins
Silent auction will close in
sequence by categories.
Times to be announced.
Live auction
Music with cash bar
The Auction
Live Auction Lots
Paddles Up!
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11
Silent Auction Categories
Classroom Classics
Food and Drink
Personal Touch
Home and Away
Sports and Entertainment
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17
21
26
29
Welcome
Dear Friends,
We want to thank each of you for coming to “A Graceful Evening,” as
church and school families come together to celebrate and support the
education in faith, academics and character that students receive at
Grace Lutheran School.
By your presence here tonight you demonstrate that education at Grace
Lutheran School is a shared effort between teachers, students, parents
and congregation. Together we place our trust in God’s promise in
Proverbs 22:6: “Train children in the right way, and when old, they will
not stray.”
A Christ-centered education at Grace embraces the whole student—
mind, body and spirit—and inspires a life-long passion for learning. It
provides a foundation for success in the classroom, but more importantly
it prepares our students for discipleship beyond the classroom. Our
mission at Grace Lutheran Church and School is to “bring in, build up,
and send out disciples for Christ.” The continuing tradition of excellence
in education at Grace Lutheran School is an essential part of that
mission.
The funds you help us raise tonight will make possible the purchase of a
new math curriculum and provide additional resources to support quality
instruction. With your generous support, Grace Lutheran School
students can continue to “grow in grace and wisdom,” as the 2012-2013
school year theme states.
We hope you enjoy the fellowship, food and fun at “A Graceful
Evening,” and we offer our heartfelt thanks to you for your generosity
and support of our event.
God’s blessings,
Candice Hill Buchbinder, Mary Jane Keitel, Miriam Moore, Chairs
Clyde Andrew Walter, Director of Stewardship
Thank you
We wish to thank our Grace Lutheran Church and School community–
our pastors, teachers and administrators, school parents and church
members for their remarkable commitment to our students, our school
and tonight’s event.
We wish to thank the following individuals and community businesses for
their support of A Graceful Evening.
Amy’s Simple and Sweet Cakes
Esther and Neal Armstrong
Mary Berendt
The Book Table
Lars Bostrom
Mark Bouman
John Bouman
Stephen Bouman
Kay Bowers
Irene Brandt
Jennifer and Mike Brayton
Brooklyn Brewery, New York
Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
Candice and Paul Buchbinder
Café de Luca
Careful Peach
Centuries and Sleuths
Chameleon
The Chicago Bulls
The Chicago White Sox
The Chicago Wolves
Jay Christopher
Scott Christopher
Bill and Carol Clover
Cordano, Severson,
& Associates, Ltd.
The Competitive Foot
Pastor Michael D. Costello
Deedee & Edee
Deirdre Handcrafted Jewelry
Janel Dennen
Jayson DeVries
Deborah Dockter
JoEllyn Dorsey
Tim Douma
Anna Fiasche
The Field Museum
Finch Beer Company, Chicago
5 Rabbit Brewery, Chicago
Flavour Cooking School
Deb Funderwhite - Photography
by Debra Mae
Gibson’s Restaurant
Mike and Roberta Gillespie
Gwen Gotsch
Gottlieb Center for Fitness
Green Gourmet Chicago
Haymarket Brewery, Chicago
Marilyn Heimburger
Mary Paulson and Sherwin Ho
The Horton Family
Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
Kathryn Jandeska
Jimmy’s Place
Kane County Cougars
Jill and Randy Keller
Kelty Lawn Care
Kevil’s Restaurant
Jerry Koenig
David Kreitzer
Ellyn Levell
Lil Kickers / Sports Zone
Cathie Lopardo
Dean and Beverly Lueking
Eileen and Joe Maggio
Dick and Linda Martens
Dennis Matz
Ruth Hughes and Dirk McElravey
Michael Marcucci
The Maxwell Family
Maya del Sol
Mark Menna
Pastor Bruce and Jackie Modahl
Lyle and Jane Mortensen
Dennis and JoAnn Murphy
Oak Park Jewelers
Old World Pizza
Original Pancake House
Pampered Chef
Panda Dance Studios
Piece Brewery, Chicago
Pineapple Dance Studio
Poor Phil’s
Paulette Reddel
Revolution Brewing Company,
Chicago
Martha Rohlfing
Pat Scala
Robin Schirmer
Seven Generations Ahead
Snip City Hair Salon
Stacy Sorg
Rhea Sprecher
Eunice Spurgat
Sun Times Media
Team Blonde
Ernie Tiemann
Todd and Holland
Tomato Mountain CSA
Tri-Star Fymnastics
Andy and Joan Walter
The Wardynski family
Westgate Flowers
Winberie’s Restaurant
We sincerely apologize if we have inadvertently omitted a name.
A Graceful Wine Pull
We wish to thank the following individuals and businesses who
donated bottles of wine to the Wine Pull.
RoseMary Gange and Darrell Anderson
Esther and Neal Armstrong
Jade Augustine
Binny’s Beverage Depot of Elmwood Park
Robin Schirmer and John Bouman
Deborah and Alan Braxton
Candice and Paul Buchbinder
Vito Claps
Rebecca Dahlstrom
Stacy and Arlo Deibler
Judy and Milton Drain, Sr.
Wendy White and Paul Ford
Roberta and Mike Gillespie
Elizabeth and Brian Henderson
Mary Paulson and Sherwin Ho
Mary Jane Keitel
Beth and Michael Kowalik
Julie and Scott Krueger
Eileen and Joe Maggio
Susan Mlot
Miriam and Reggie Moore
JoAnn Murphy
Verna and Don Offerman
Ellie and Randy Schnack
Doreen Scholla
JoEllen Dorsey and Tom Swanson
Judy and Bob Virzi
Volunteer Committee
We especially want to thank our amazing volunteers for the gracious
and generous donation of their time and talents.
Mary Jane Keitel
Candice Buchbinder
Miriam Moore
Andrea Buttita
Carrie Douma
Kelly Pope
Peggy Shabez
Deanna Blazenko
Neal Armstrong
Karla Koehne
Laura Tzeng
Lexi Wurpts
Alex Alvarado
Beatriz Alvarez
Paulette Reddel
Brian Schultz
Scott Krueger
Timothy Wurpts
Anne-Marie Bogdan
Roberta Gillespie
Ruth Massmann
Mary Paulson
Jessica Hull
Amy Van Santen
Cheryl Curry
JoAnn Murphy
Jade Augustine
Cynthia Rocha
Graciela Munoz
Amy Van Santen
Esther Armstrong
Jennifer Brayton
Doug Wold
Nolan Southfield
Beth McCauley
Deborah Braxton
Felicia Niermann
Room Parents
Anne Kyle
Denise Scholtens
Jana Schroeder
Kara Holder
April Kibler
Melissa De Vries
Esther Armstrong
Sara Hogan
Karen Clapp
Kelly Pope
Johanna Johnson
Cari McKee
Donna Block
Rebecca Dahlstrom
Emily Southfield
Cheryl Curry
Jennifer Brayton
Deidre Freeman
Carrie Douma
Robin Cozette
Gigi Hudson
Tina Hynes
Christine Morella
Rebecca O’Connor
Jennifer Cozette
Felicia Niermann
Live Auction Lots
Lot 1: Alphabet Quilt
Donated by Marilyn Heimburger
A is for Adorable, B is for Bid on it, C is for Cherish. Each letter on this
alphabet quilt is a child’s face appliquéd onto a white-on-white
background. The eyes are small black buttons. The quilt has a rod
pocket so you can display it on either a bed or a wall.
Lot 2: Wisconsin Awaits at the
Christopher Farm and Gardens
Donated by Jay Christopher
Enjoy a wonderful five-night stay at the Christopher Farm and Gardens
in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, the
Guest Home features stairway access to the beach and a spectacular view
overlooking the lake from a large deck. The house is nestled next to 40plus acres of groomed flower and vegetable gardens and conveniently
located about ten minutes from Kohler’s American Club where you can
enjoy many restaurants, spa services and world-renowned golf courses.
Lot 3: Cross-Town Classic
Donated by Tom, Deb and Katie Maxwell
Cubs and Sox fans unite! Bid on tickets for four upper deck box seats
tickets (Section 429, seats 101-104) to the May 19 Cubs-Sox game at
Wrigley Field. Game time is 6:15 p.m. Access to Stadium Club for
dinner upon request with two weeks notice to Tom Maxwell.
Lot 4: Escape to Aruba!
Donated by Esther and Neal Armstrong
Enjoy a week-long vacation from September 22 through September 29,
2012, at the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort. Modern, colorful, and
striking, the high-rise Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort is rivaled only by
its most outstanding amenity—miles of pure white sand beach. Situated
on Aruba's famed Palm Beach, and backed by a private wildlife
sanctuary, the Divi Aruba Phoenix is a tropical delight among beachfront
Aruba resorts. Clear aqua waves wash up on a beautiful wide beach
dotted with thatch cabanas and inviting hammocks. A lively beachside
bar and palm trees rim freshwater pools. The one-bedroom suite features
colorful Caribbean decor and offers a full ocean view with a private
balcony to take in the breeze. The suite includes a king-sized bed in the
bedroom, queen sleeper sofa in the separate living room, and one private
bath (maximum occupancy of four). Visit www.diviarubaphoenix.com on
your smart phone for more details on the resort.
Lot 5: Say YES to Michigan
Donated by Candice and Paul Buchbinder
Spend a relaxing week in Michigan in this comfortable home nestled on a
secluded street just steps from a private beach. Located four miles from
South Haven, this is a perfect house for up to eight people. Good
through August 31, 2012, during a week mutually agreed upon.
Lot 6: Bear Down, Chicago Bears!
Donated by Cordano, Severson & Associates, Ltd.
That’s right, sports fans—highly desirable tickets to a Bears-Packers
game. Four 200-level tickets to this coming season’s Chicago Bears vs.
Green Bay Packers game at Soldier Field. (Game date to be announced
by the NFL in mid-April.) South Lot parking is included, so plan on
tailgating before the game. The seats are in the north end zone, sec.250,
row 22, seats 7-10. Signed photograph included.
Paddles Up!!
Grace Math Curriculum
Quick! How do you find the area of an isosceles triangle? What’s 3/4
divided by 2? What’s a mean and what’s a median?
Do you still remember the math you learned in school? Some of us grow
up to be engineers and accountants and use complex math all the time,
but all of us use the thinking and reasoning skills gained from nightly
struggles with word problems and math facts. In today’s world, everyone
needs to be able to read charts, shop for a mortgage, and understand
probability. Math matters, and that’s why it’s so important for Grace
students and teachers to work with the best and most up-to-date math
materials available.
Proceeds from the “Paddles Up!” math curriculum auction will enable
Grace School to purchase a new math curriculum for grades 1-5. The
new McGraw-Hill My Math curriculum will offer students many ways to
master the math concepts they’ll need to succeed in school and in life.
The lessons build on the latest research on how kids gain mathematical
knowledge and skills. The curriculum is customized for the way teachers
teach, personalized for the way students learn, and individualized to
maximize student success.
Besides teacher’s manuals and student consumable textbooks, the
curriculum includes manipulatives, CDs, and additional materials for
teaching math to students with diverse learning styles. The more money
we raise tonight, the more “extras” we can buy!
Paddles Up!!
Silent Auction
Classroom Classics
Kitchen Helpers Basket
Preschool
Mix it! Measure it! Make a mess! Preschoolers love to work in the kitchen
and this basket includes everything you need to encourage a little chef in
your home. The PreK students shared their favorite recipes in a bound
cookbook and painted their handprints onto a child-sized apron. Also
included in this delightful basket is a chef’s hat, “Kids in the Kitchen”
recipe book from Pampered Chef, colorful measuring cups, cookie
cutters, star ice mold, giraffe whisk, mini spatulas, measuring spoons,
cupcake liners and sprinkles. Bon appetit!
Girl’s Sleepover Basket
Junior Kindergarten
A sugar-n-spice sleepover basket perfect for any girl’s sleepover, complete
with an autographed copy of a soon-to be-best seller in children’s bedtime
books, “Bed Time for Riley,” written by Grace Lutheran’s very own Junior
Kindergarten class! The basket includes lots of activities for fun time,
including the classic games Twister® and Mad Libs®, coloring pages,
stickers, Fancy Nancy™ card game, glow-in-the-dark bracelets, glitter
glue activity kit, princess lip gloss and body glitter, and a princess
projector light for fun after lights-out. Also includes gift cards for
HomeMade Pizza and Redbox (plus a box of popcorn) for entertainment
the night of the sleepover, and a Dunkin Donuts gift card for breakfast
the next morning (or just coffee for the adults!).
Boy’s Sleepover Basket
Junior Kindergarten
Little boys and super heroes go hand in hand, and our basket is for both!
Plenty of fun items to keep them busy and active before bedtime,
including Star Wars™ kites, Lego™ kits, and Guess Who™ board game.
Follow up that fun with a Dr. Seuss™ card game, Star Wars™ candy
dispensers, a coloring book, and glow-in-the-dark bracelets. Star Wars™
LED torches and a Spider-Man™ night light, along with a planetary
projector night light will get them ready for bed. At bedtime kids can
snuggle up in the blanket and read an autographed copy of a soon-to-be
best seller in children’s bedtime books, “Bed Time for Riley,” written by
Grace Lutheran’s very own Junior Kindergarten class! Also includes gift
cards for HomeMade Pizza and Redbox (plus a box of popcorn) for
entertainment the night of the sleepover, and a Dunkin Donuts gift card
for breakfast the next morning (or just coffee for the adults!)
Good Night, Sleep Tight
Senior Kindergarten
You and your child can enjoy a variety of children's stories cuddles up
with a new mini-giraffe Pillow Pet and a Pooh blanket. A special owl
night light and frog flashlight are included to keep those Wild Things
away. Last, but certainly not least, this great bedtime collection includes
a coupon for a visit by Mrs. Schnack to your home to read bedtime
stories to your child. Books in the basket include:
“Time for Bed”
‘The Lorax“
“Oh, the Thinks You Can Think”
“I Am NOT Going to Get Up Today!”
“Go, Dog, Go”
“Heaven is for Real for Kids”
“Where the Wild Things Are”
“Disney's Pop-up Animals”
“So Many Bunnies”
“The Best-Loved Bear”
Plus many more!
Grow with Grace
First Grade
Grace’s littlest gardeners want to help you GROW! This basket has
everything you need to start your garden this spring. The handy tub
contains the seeds, tools and accessories that will make your garden grow.
The red watering can is classic and bright and the kneeling pad, gloves
and pruning shears will help you tend your plants with care. With a large
bag of daylily bulbs, a variety of seed packets and a seed starter kit
included, you’ll be off to a great start. Use the $25 Home Depot gift card
for other plants or flowers to make your garden perfect. You’ll also find
hand-painted plant markers, a birdseed bell, and the best part – a garden
stone handmade by the 1st grade class. Grow with Grace this
spring…and always!
Handprint Mosaic Cross
Second Grade
This item is a cross "painted" on stretched canvas using the handprints of
each second grade student. The students had great fun squishing their
hands into acrylic paint and plastering their handprints onto a large piece
of stretched canvas. The result is a colorful cross, red at the base and
moving from orange to yellow towards the arms and top. Surrounding
the cross are prints in shades of blue and aqua. Each child's name is
written in his or her handprint. This stunning and colorful reminder of
Christ's love for us would be a great piece of art for the den or your child's
bedroom.
Landscape Design
Second Grade
Does your lawn bring a yawn? Well jump on this auction item offering a
personalized landscape design with local landscape architect Nathan
Wright. Raised on an organic farm, Nathan grew up with a natural
affinity for aesthetics and the beauty of nature. Nathan's love of the
outdoors, combined with his Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture,
and years of experience in community, corporate and residential
landscape design make him an excellent partner for the creation of your
dream landscape. This generous donation to the Graceful Evening
auction would normally cost $1,200.
Ice Cream Cooler
Third Grade
There’s no quicker, easier way to cool off on a Sunday afternoon than
with homemade ice cream. The student-decorated Igloo ice cream cooler
from third grade has everything you need for your own ice cream social.
Use the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker to make a batch of ice cream, frozen
yogurt or sorbet in just fifteen minutes, following the great recipes in the
Ben and Jerry’s cookbook. When it’s ready scoop the luscious frozen treat
into plain, sugar or waffle cones. Or use the serving bowls from Pier One
and add hot fudge, strawberry, caramel and pineapple toppings. Don’t
forget the sprinkles and the maraschino cherries! Want to stop for ice
cream on the way home from a Saturday ball game or a movie? Use the
gift cards from Brown Cow and Coldstone Creamery for special treats for
the whole family.
Let’s Picnic!
Fourth Grade
The gem of this basket is the centerpiece-sized quilt that was made by
Mrs. Dorsey and the fourth graders. Each student drew a flower on a
square of fabric, and the squares were stitched together by their
wonderful teacher. Hang this beauty on the wall or take it on a picnic
with you! There are lots of picnic goodies in the basket including wine,
wine glasses, lemonade, chips, cups, plates, napkins, a variety of
condiments and even a Frisbee for some family fun! Also included is a
grocery bag full of groceries.
A Day at the Beach
Fifth Grade
Everything you need for a fun day—or days—at the beach! The basket
includes a volleyball set, sports shell tent, a turtle float, parafoil kite, airpressured water gun, sand pail and shovel kit, two colorful beach towels,
sunglasses and water bottles. Also included are two wine goblets, chip
and dip set with four serving bowls and an array of treats to make your
fun in the sun complete!
Road Tripping Delight!
Sixth Grade
Ready to hit the road for your summer road trip vacation? Don’t leave
home without these travel essentials that promise to bring peace and
cooperation to all of your passengers:
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A gas card, because hey, you’re going to need some fuel!
A United States atlas—navigate even without GPS signal!
A convenient set of travel mugs for your drinking pleasure!
A comfortable neck pillow, so sleepy heads won’t bob.
Chocolate-covered espresso beans for late-night driving minus the
bathroom stops associated with coffee!
Magnetic tangrams for hours of mentally-stimulating fun for you or
the kiddos!
The license plate game- because a road trip wouldn’t be the same
without it!
A variety of audiobooks for the grown ups: a French language course;
Winning by Jack Welsh for productive self-improvement on the road;
the unabridged version of A Crack in the Edge of the World, written and
narrated by Simon Winchester; and The Broker by John Grisham (listen
to the book before it becomes a movie).
Nate the Great for the listening pleasure of the kiddos.
• Granny’s Suitcase card game- the name says it all!
• Mad Libs! A super fun way to review parts of speech over the
summer! Complete with mechanical pencils, so they’re always sharp!
• Two generously sized bags of M&Ms, for when you need fuel that
melts in your mouth, not in your hands!
All this in a convenient and stylish collapsible cooler basket! Road trips
have never been this fun- don’t miss out on this unique and amazing
basket! Bon voyage!*
* Refer to French language audiobook.
Sports Galore
Seventh Grade
This amazing collection of sports equipment includes a rolling cooler, a
portable charcoal grill, two stadium chairs, three Frisbees, two cans of
tennis balls, an NFL football, an NBA basketball, hockey stick and puck,
a blanket, Grace Lutheran sweatshirt, the book “The Best American
Sports Writing,” a $25 Visa gift card and $15 iTunes gift card.
Wee are the JK!
One-of-a-kind quilt with self-portraits by the JK children. Pieced and
hand-quilted by Kathleen Brooks.
Toy Chest
Senior Kindergarten
What do our Senior Kindergartners want to be when they grow up? A
cowgirl, a Taekwondo instructor, a veterinarian, and a firefighter, to
name a few. Each child’s drawing of what he or she wants to be when
they grow up is applied to this useful toy chest.
Napping Quilt
Grace Fifth Graders Andrea, Katarina, Kersten, Claire, Amanda,
Grace, Addy, Cayla and Sophie
This 100% cotton napping quilt was designed and pieced entirely by nine
girls from Mr. Thompson's fifth grade class. The girls worked after school
and on weekends to learn how to use a cutting machine and a sewing
machine and how to iron the sewn pieces. The quilt may be machine
washed and dried and measures approximately 4' x 6'.
Baby Quilt
Grace 5th Graders Andrea, Katarina and Sophie
This 100% cotton baby quilt was designed and made by three girls in Mr.
Thompson's 5th Grade Class. The girls worked after school and on
weekends to learn how to use a cutting machine and a sewing machine
and how to iron the sewn pieces. The quilt may be machine washed and
dried and measures approximately 30" x 40".
Food and Drink
Taste of Forest Park
Jimmy’s Place, Café de Luca, Todd and Holland and Anonymous
Work your way down Madison Street, enjoying great food and tea along
the way! This enticing offering includes Francesca Fiore $50 gift
certificate, Jimmy’s $25 gift certificate, and a Café de Luca $25
certificate, as well as a $25 gift certificate for the Todd and Holland Tea
Merchants. Can’t you just imagine the fun of trying and comparing the
best restaurants Forest Park has to offer?
It’s Simply Delicious!
Jayson DeVries
Entertaining made simply delicious with this gourmet meal for up to eight
people in your home prepared by chef Jayson DeVries.
Eat Local and Organic
Tomato Mountain CSA and Robin Schirmer
Four weeks of home delivery of Tomato Mountain's certified organic
produce. What could be more healthy or convenient? Pick four weeks in
early season—mid-April to early July--to enjoy vegetables from this
Wisconsin farm. Expect lots of greens! Be a part of Community
Supported Agriculture.
Baklava Bounty
Ellyn Levell
Enjoy this rich pastry, made of layers of filo pastry, filled with chopped
nuts and sweetened with syrup and honey. Can you feel your mouth start
to water just thinking of it? Please give Ellyn at least 48 hours’ notice
when ordering/collecting your 48 pieces of baklava. Pastry items will
come in paper cups.
Family Dining in Forest Park
Kevil’s
Take the family to Kevil’s, a favorite dining spot in Forest Park. Two $50
gift certificates.
Favorite Spots in Oak Park
Maya del Sol, Winberie’s and Poor Phil’s
Everyone raves about Maya del Sol - including the diners on WTTW’s
“Check Please.” This wonderful Latin American restaurant also has a
great patio for summer dining and live music on Fridays that attracts
people from all over. Winner of Open Table.com Diner’s Choice Award
in 2010. $50 gift certificate.
An Oak Park staple, Winberie’s is a full-service restaurant and bar serving
lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The restaurant’s long-standing local
bistro personality and casual atmosphere have made it one of the best in
Oak Park for close to 30 years. This certificate is for dinner up to $50.
Gratuity and alcoholic beverages not included.
Poor Phil’s is known for seafood and an extensive beer menu. It’s a great
place to meet friends or take the family and dine outside in the summer.
Save yourself the trouble of cooking with this $25 gift certificate.
A Private Crossing
Matthew Menna
The Crossing, located at 2548 N Southport Ave. in Chicago, is the site of
a private party for you and 30 of your closest friends, relatives, or coworkers on a date mutually agreed upon. Known for its quality food,
drinks and service, The Crossing will provide complimentary domestic
draft beers, house mixed drinks and appetizers for two hours. Enjoy
comfy seating, lots o' wood, solid bar food and a ton of TVs. The
Crossing is also known as a Kansas University haunt.
South Oak Park Tasting Adventure
Neal Armstrong
Start with a drink at the Avenue Ale House and then cross the street for
dinner at the Kinderhook Tap. Finish with a cup of coffee (or lunch the
next day) at the Taste of Brasil Cafe. This combo includes a $50 gift
certificate from The Kinderhook Tap, a $10 gift certificate from Avenue
Ale House, and a $10 gift certificate from Taste of Brasil Café.
Mama Mia! Everyone Loves Italian
Anonymous / Anna Fiasche
Whip up a favorite Italian dinner using your new Tuscan baker, pasta
and sauce included. Serve the meal on a dinner table enhanced with this
beautiful runner and pick up all the extras with a $100 Jewel gift card.
Don’t feel like cooking? Enjoy a memorable meal in the quaint Italian
trattoria at Ristorante Agostino Gustofino. Since 1985 this Italian
restaurant has been serving traditional Italian cuisine, with homestyle
cooking and generous serving portions. Open for dinner Tuesday
through Sunday, near Harlem and Diversey.
5 Rabbit Brewery Case of Beer and Swag
5 Rabbit Brewery-Chicago
This new Chicago brewery brings the energy, passion and richness of
Latin culture and cuisine to the delicious world of craft beer. The
brewery’s 5 Rabbit Golden Ale is an elegant beer that shows hints of light
caramel and honeyed malt notes, carefully balanced with a sophisticated
European noble hop aroma, with fruity and spicy flavors. Enjoy it in a
logo pint glass from the brewery, wearing the matching hat!
Brewery Swag and Beer
Finch Beer Company-Chicago, Haymarket Brewery-Chicago, Piece Brewery-Chicago,
and Brooklyn Brewery-New York
A selection of items for a craft beer lover includes a mixed four-pack of
Finch Beer (one of Chicago’s newest breweries) with logo pint glass and a
size medium t-shirt, a logo pint glass and bar towel from Haymarket, logo
pint glass from Piece, and a size large t-shirt from Brooklyn.
Chicago Brewery Experience
Neal Armstrong / Revolution Brewing Company-Chicago
Enjoy a brewery tour and $50 gift certificate at Revolution Brewing
Company. This Logan Square brewery and pub has been a hotbed of
activity ever sense opening just over two years ago. How can you go
wrong at a place that has Bacon Fat Popcorn as an appetizer and a beer
called Cross of Gold? Bottom line is you can’t.
Auction Ale Homebrews I and II
Neal Armstrong
Twelve bottles of a mild and slightly sweet copper ale and a traditional
German Hefeweizen specially home-brewed for the auction by beer
enthusiast and Grace School parent Neal Armstrong.
Micro Brew Review
Seven Generations Ahead and the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
Two Crafter’s Choice tickets to the 2012 Oak Park Micro Brew Review
on August 18, 3:00-7:00 p.m. The event will feature tastings of over 100
craft beers from more than 50 microbreweries across the Midwest. These
tickets also include one hour of pre-event access to the Illinois Craft
Brewers Guild Replicale project beer tastings from 2:00-3:00 p.m. The
event helps fund Seven Generations Ahead, an Oak Park not-for profit
working to build healthy, environmentally sustainable communities in the
Midwest.
Goin’ Out for Breakfast
Original Pancake House
Get your Saturday morning off to a satisfying start at the Original
Pancake House in Forest Park. Two gift certificates, each good for
breakfast for two.
We All Scream for Ice Cream
Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
Enjoy a one-hour ice cream sundae party for up to ten children at Forest
Park’s Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor. Four adults are included.
Let Us Entertain You
Sherwin Ho and Mary Paulson
Choices, choices! Two $25 gift cards at Lettuce Entertain You
restaurants of your choice. Over 40 Chicago area restaurants including
Anitco Posto, Nacional 27, Shaw’s Crab House and Wildfire.
Calamari to Cannoli
Cathie Lopardo
Enjoy tasty, homemade Italian cuisine at Holi Cannoli in Elkhorn,
Wisconsin. Two $50 gift certificates.
A Very Special Vintage
Eileen and Joe Maggio
This 1988 vintage Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac with intense
garnet red color mingles floral notes with complex aromas of vanilla,
licorice and chocolate in a stylish structure that will melt in your mouth.
A classic Pauillac. The label, designed by artist Keith Haring, is a
satirical version of the Dancing Rams theme, an ironic reference to the
Mouton Rothschild’s official coat of arms.
Gourmet at Your Door I and II
Green Gourmet Chicago
Two weeks of five-day gourmet meal delivery from Chicago’s newest
gourmet delivery service. The delivery includes breakfast, lunch, dinner
and two snacks. Meals are based on the 40/30/30 nutrition program and
are designed to provide an alternative to restaurants, giving you chefprepared meals delivered to your doorstep. Meals are prepared daily and
delivered by 5:00 a.m. Gift certificate expires on June 30, 2012.
Easter Lamb Cake I
Amy’s Simple and Sweet Cakes
Make Easter extra special with this gift certificate for an Easter Lamb
cake to be delivered on Good Friday (April 6) or Holy Saturday (April 7).
The cake is a vanilla pound cake with French crème frosting decorated
with edible Easter grass and yummy jellybeans. Gift certificate expires on
April 7, 2012.
Easter Lamb Cake II
Amy’s Simple and Sweet Cakes
Make Easter extra special with this gift certificate for an Easter Lamb
cake to be delivered on Good Friday (April 6) or Holy Saturday (April 7).
The cake is a vanilla pound cake with Hungarian chocolate frosting
decorated with edible Easter grass and yummy jellybeans. Gift certificate
expires on April 7, 2012.
Personal Touch
Grace Milestones from 10 – 100 years
Scott Christopher / Mike and Roberta Gillespie
Cherish these Grace Lutheran Church historic items. The tenth
anniversary of Grace’s distinctive Tallmadge and Watson building was
commemorated with this 1940 birthday calendar. The history
celebration continues with a set of six “A Century of Grace” gold
Christmas ornaments commemorating the 100th anniversary.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner with the Luekings?
Dean and Beverly Lueking /
An evening of great food by Grace chef Jeff Cribbs, paired with great
conversation with Grace Pastor Emeritus Dean Lueking and his wife
Beverly. Hear of their vast experiences and the places and people in the
55 nations they have visited in recent years. The guests will also receive a
complimentary copy of Pastor Lueking’s book “Through Their Eyes: A
People's View of the Global Church,” which tells of round-the-kitchentable conversations with people of all backgrounds in Asia, Africa, South
America, Oceania, and Europe.
Picture Yourself!
Deb Funderwhite / Photography by Debra Mae
Is it time to update your family portrait? Debra Funderwhite is offering a
portrait sitting and photo to the top bidder.
Photography 101
Deb Funderwhite / Photography by Debra Mae
Have you ever wanted to take photos like an expert? This is your chance.
Debra Funderwhite is offering a two-hour, one-on-one photography
lesson to help you improve your skills and capture those special moments.
Commission by Costello
Michael Costello / Irene Brandt
Choral, instrumental or organ – Pastor Costello will compose a piece of
music for choir, instrument and/or organ just for you. Consider
supporting Grace School through the creation of a work that might also
honor or memorialize a person or a place. Pastor Costello will consult
with you regarding dedication, performance, and other elements – to the
glory of God. Also included: a rare Bach calendar created to
commemorate the Lutheran composer’s 300th birthday.
Fiddler Fun
Grace School and Old World Pizza
An evening of fun awaits you and your family! Begin your evening with
a delicious and savory pizza from Old World Pizza. Then come to
Grace’s Fellowship Hall for the junior high’s performance of Fiddler on the
Roof Jr. You’ll have four reserved seats in the third row, center aisle, on
Friday, May 11, at 7:00 p.m.
Flavour Cooking School classes I and II
Flavour Cooking School
Chocolate? Seafood? Vegan temptations? Learn to cook (or cook even
better) by enrolling in a Flavour Cooking School demonstration course.
Demonstration classes are offered between April 1 – June 30, 2012.
Career Re-boot
Kathryn Jandeska
If you’re entering (or re-entering) the work world or want to advance in
your career, a professional resume is essential. Work with an awardwinning communication professional to build a resume that tells your
story and gets you noticed. Includes: a one-hour consultation, two drafts
and a final version in Microsoft Word format.
Your Special Day
Grace School 5th and 6th graders, Martha Rohlfing, Westgate Flowers
Do you have a special occasion in your life that you want to be just
perfect? First add color to your table with a beautiful bouquet of flowers
from Westgate Flowers. Then have Martha Rohlfing personalize song
lyrics to a favorite tune and finally surprise the recipient and your guests
with an ensemble of 5th and 6th graders as they sing your special song.
Priceless!!! Date to be mutually agreed upon with singers and Ms. Gotsch.
Cooking with the Teachers!
Paulette Reddel and Stacy Sorg
Treat your kids to an evening with our very own Grace teachers, Paulette
Reddel and Stacy Sorg. They will work with your children to prepare a
delicious dinner for your family in Grace’s kitchen. It’s a treat for your
children and for you, too, since all the labor and clean-up is done for you!
Priceless!!!!
Art Salon
Rhea Sprecher
Art history presentation and conversation in your home led by Rhea
Sprecher.
From Downtown to the Low Country
Pastor Bruce and Jackie Modahl, Lyle and Jane Mortensen, Tim Douma
Enjoy a one-hour walking tour with Tim Douma as he highlights
“Resurgent Chicago as a Global City.” The tour begins in the South
Loop and ends at the Bean and is followed by an authentic Low Country
boil at the Modahl’s home in River Forest. Hands-on meal with shrimp
peeling and crab-cracking lessons provided! Tour and dinner for up to 8
people. Transportation included to and from downtown.
Rose Window Photograph
Ernie Tiemann
Grace Lutheran Church’s rose window is captured in colorful detail by
photographer Ernie Tiemann. The photograph is printed on black
canvas to highlight the vivid stained glass colors.
Shield of Faith by Deirdre
Deirdre Handcrafted Jewelry
Made by Deirdre Olson, this pewter shield of faith statue depicts the Lion
of Judah.
Cross of Faith
Oak Park Jewelers
This beautiful silver cross necklace is the perfect gift for a special young
woman on her confirmation or graduation.
Tote It
Janel Dennen
A fun tote, the perfect size to hold all the essentials. Can even be used to
hold your Kindle.
Swarovski Crystal Necklace and Earrings
JoEllyn Dorsey
This beautifully hand-crafted Swarovski crystal necklace and matching
earrings are a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art.
Shopping Night at Deedee & Edee
Deedee & Edee
This fabulous shop in Forest Park will donate a private shopping party for
you and up to 30 of your friends! You will have the store to yourselves.
Deedee and Edee will send the invitations, supply nibbles and beverages
to enjoy while you shop. And they will donate 15% of the evening’s sales
to Grace Lutheran School. Must confirm by May 15 and party must be
held by July 15, 2012. Also includes a lovely tri-color bracelet.
Handmade Lace Shawl
JoEllyn Dorsey
Wrap yourself in this lovely handmade shawl.
Millennial Must-Have
Team Blonde and Chameleon
It’s what “they’re” wearing. Don a warm and cool hat from Chameleon –
a shopping must with this $25 gift certificate. If you or your teenagers are
looking for something that says “NOW” see Chameleon. Changing your
color? Team Blonde offers a fabulous color and haircut with Suzanne.
Head to Toe Body Care
Snip City Hair Salon / Mary Paulson
Feel good from head to toe! Snip City offers a cut and style in their Oak
Park Avenue salon and a basket of hair products to keep your “do”
looking good. Includes a $25 Bath and Body Works gift card for your
favorite body soaps and lotions.
Knitted Baby Sweater
Gwen Gotsch
Keep your little guy warm and cozy in this baby blue Irish-style pullover,
size 9-12 months, with a matching cap, designed and knit by Gwen
Gotsch in Ella Rae baby cotton - a blend of soft cotton and durable
nylon. Machine wash, lay flat to dry. It has a button shoulder for easy
over-the-head dressing.
Knitter’s Delight
Anonymous
You are the designer with these knitting supplies including yarn and
needles. Pick up extra supplies with this $50 gift certificate to Knot Just
Knits for your next creation. Knitted arm warmers included.
For That Special Baby
Eunice Spurgat / Bill and Carol Clover
Wrap-up your little one in this hand-made baby afghan lovingly made by
Eunice Spurgat. Antique child’s chair for that favorite nook in your
home.
Family Fun Tote
Karen Christopher and Barb VanHeukelem
This tote is filled with items fun for the whole family including kites,
soccer ball, snow tube, pool fun pack, Yahtzee, Frisbee and a jigsaw
puzzle. Let the fun begin!
Beer, Beef and….Boumans?
Mark Bouman, Ph.D., John Bouman, J.D.,
Reverend Dr. Stephen Bouman and Pat Scala
Community engagement on many scales: beer, beef, and Bouman boys.
Join Stephen, John, and Mark Bouman, sons of the Grace Lutheran
community, for an informal evening of eating, drinking, and conversation
about community engagement at the local, national, and international
scales. Weighing in collectively (at about one-third of a ton) and
individually—a Chicago geographer, a national poverty expert, and a
Lutheran church leader involved in global issues—they might just have
something interesting to say. Italian beef provided by Pat Scala. They’ll
bring the beer. For twelve people at your house or one of their homes on
a date to be mutually agreed upon.
Home and Away
Michigan Cabin
Anonymous
Enjoy a quiet getaway in lovely wooded southwest Michigan, just two
hours from your front door. Cozy cedar log cabin with second story loft,
three bedrooms (two queen beds, two twin beds, plus queen hide-a-bed),
two (3/4) baths, fully equipped kitchen (food not included), wood burning
fire place, roomy front porch, screened-in back porch with dining
furniture. Located on 53 shared acres of old growth forest with beautiful
hiking trails, within walking distance of private lake. Take out a canoe,
fish the lake, relax on the sandy beach, play volleyball, go bird
watching. Other area interests: Warren Woods State Park, Brookwood
Golf Course, Orchard Hills Country Club Golf Course, Historic Pears
Mill, Hickory Creek Winery, Wyncroft Wines, Bear Cave, and Wolverine
Gardens. No pets please.
Everything’s Coming Up Roses
Kelty Lawn Care
Enhance your yard with three shrub rose bushes donated and installed by
Kelty Lawn Care. Kelty will deliver and install in Oak Park, Forest Park
and River Forest only.
Rose Window Impression
Ernie Tieman
An impressionistic vision of Grace’s rose window is revealed through light
and dark by photographer Ernie Tiemann.
Cedar Planter
Jerry Koenig
This handmade cedar planter would be a perfect addition to any deck or
patio to display a beautiful arrangement of colorful flowers for the coming
season. The cedar planter is treated and ready for your outdoor living
space. Due to its size, transportation is available to a neighboring suburb.
Cook’s Delight I
Pampered Chef
This versatile set includes an 8-qt. covered stockpot, 3-qt. covered
saucepan, 1.5-qt. covered saucepan and 10" skillet. The stockpot and
saucepans have glass lids; the stockpot lid fits the skillet. All pieces feature
measure marks and have a lifetime guarantee.
Cook’s Delight II
Pampered Chef
Bake a 5-lb. chicken or turkey breast, 4-lb. roast, casseroles and more in
this deep covered baker! Unglazed on the inside for perfect baking, glazed
on the outside for perfect presentation. Lid inverts into baker for spacesaving storage.
Cook’s Basket
Pampered Chef, Photography by Debra Mae
Enhance your kitchen with these handy items from Pampered Chef. A
Make-Your-Own chip set, salad tongs, spices and Weekday Dinners recipe
booklets. Enhance the walls of your kitchen with this original 8x10
framed image of fruit.
Fall into Wisconsin
Dick and Linda Martens
Enjoy the fall colors at Knockwood on Norwegian Bay in Green Lake,
Wisconsin. Knockwood is perfect for a group of friends or family who
want to enjoy time together in a beautiful lakefront setting with many
outdoor recreational activities nearby. The home sleeps up to 22 people
and is available any October weekend, Friday – Sunday. Must select
weekend by September 1, 2012.
Collectible Glassware
Roberta Gillespie
A lovely collection of Sapphire Depression Glass pieces including plates
and bowls.
Grace Tower in Watercolor
Dennis Matz
Dennis Matz captures the drama of Grace’s entrance and tower in this
elegantly framed watercolor
Grace Façade Watercolor
David Kreitzer
Remember the crab apple trees and the tiny parking lot? David Kreitzer's
3' x 5' unframed watercolor of the old Grace Lutheran Church façade
presents our signature building in the 1950s with lushness and a hint of an
underlying meaning. The meaning may be likened to a hymn to the
readily available, but often under-appreciated aura around us. Kreitzer's
paintings are best described as “beautiful objects in the tradition of fine
art."
Weekend Getaway
Jennifer and Mike Brayton / Gibson’s Restaurant
Wish you could get away without leaving town? Start your evening at
Gibson’s Steakhouse with this $50 gift certificate. Located in Chicago,
Oak Brook and Rosemont, this well-known steakhouse promises “a fun
and happening atmosphere with light entertainment, large portions of
food and uncompromising service.” Then enjoy an overnight stay in a
two-room suite at the Comfort Suites in Oak Brook Terrace. Breakfast
included.
Classic Car Print
Deborah Dockter
This print and mixed media limited edition (10/15) image of the 1927
Mercedes Benz Chabrolet will be a welcome addition for car aficionados
and art collectors alike.
Touch of France
Careful Peach
Set a beautiful table with these side plates handmade in France. Each
piece passes through no less than 18 different artisans’ hands. Microwave
and dishwasher safe.
Fantastic Fantasia
Joan Walter
Take home this one-of-a-kind Fantasia billboard poster produced by the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Mocha Maroon Jewelry
Chris Kirchenberg
Three unique pieces created by Cookie Lee, not available in any catalog.
The Mocha Maroon necklace, bracelet and pierced earrings feature
genuine crystal beads in deep rich shades of red, amber and brown.
Together they make a stunning set!
Sports and Entertainment
Cubs vs. Braves
Friend of Grace School Parent
I know I said this last year, but next year is here, Chicago Cubs
fans.....again! Come see the Theo Epstein Cubs and the many new faces
as they take on the Atlanta Braves. There is no guarantee that they will
still be in the division race, however they should be as the game is
Monday, May 7, 2012 at 1:20 p.m. Section 139, Row 8, Seats 5-6.
Vintage Baseball Cards – Cubs
Neal Armstrong
A framed set of nine vintage baseball cards of Chicago Cub greats
including Ryne Sandburg, Greg Maddux, Andrew Dawson, and Lee
Smith. Cards are very good to mint condition.
Collect This Classic
Kay Bowers
Victorinox “Classic” Swiss Army Knife with Cubs logo. Like a utility infielder, this knife is useful: blade, file w/screwdriver tip, toothpick,
tweezers, scissors and key ring. The Cubs logo edition is no longer
available, making this a collector’s item. Don’t wait ‘til next year.
Cubs vs. Brewers
Jill and Randy Keller
Watch the Cubs take on our friends to the north - the Milwaukee
Brewers. Four tickets for Monday April 9, 7:05 game time. Seats are in
Section 126, Row 12.
Cubs vs. Padres
Patrick and Susan Allen
There’s nothing like daytime baseball in the beautiful confines of Wrigley
Field. The Cubs play the Padres at 1:20 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 28.
Two Upper Deck Box tickets, Aisle 406, Row 5, Seats 9-10.
Chicago Wolves Hockey
The Chicago Wolves
Two tickets to see the Chicago Wolves hockey team during the 2012-13
season.
Vintage Baseball Cards – Sox
Neal Armstrong
A framed set of nine vintage baseball cards of Chicago White Sox greats
including Frank Thomas (rookie card), Ozzie Guillen, Tom Seaver,
Carlton Fisk, Ron Kittle, Harold Baines, and Robin Ventura. Cards are
very good to mint condition.
Sox vs. Orioles
Friend of Grace School Parent
Come see Adam Dunn bounce back from a disappointing 2011 and carry
the White Sox to success this year. You may be able to wear shorts to this
day game on April 19, 2012, at 1:10 p.m. against the Baltimore Orioles.
The seats are Section 128, Row 33, Seats 6-9. Sorry, but you must take
the autographed photograph of Adam Dunn.
Kane County Cougars
Kane County Cougars
If the Sox and Cubs are not your idea of fun, then head out of the city to
see the Kane County Cougars for a memorable baseball outing. The
Cougars are a Class A Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
Vintage Baseball Cards – Hall of Famers
Neal Armstrong
A framed set of nine vintage baseball cards including Hall of Famers Tom
Seaver, Ozzie Smith, Nolan Ryan, Cal Ripken, Jr., Reggie Jackson, Mike
Schmidt, Rod Carew, Robin Yount, and George Brett. Cards are very
good to mint condition.
Vintage Baseball Card Collection
Lars Bostrom
You can almost smell the bubble gum! A collector’s dream, from vintage
to modern: 82 unique baseball cards from 1948 through 1997,
representing the major providers—Bowman, Topps, Fleer, Donruss,
Upper Deck. “Baseball Cards of the Modern Age-A Master Collection” is
preserved in excellent condition in a binder with protective sleeves.
Including Hall of Famers Ernie Banks, Minnie Minoso, Ryne Sandberg,
Nellie Fox, Ron Santo, Billy Pierce, Carlton Fisk, Ferguson Jenkins,
Andre Dawson and other Cubs and White Sox, as well as many players
from other major league teams.
Your Chicago Bulls
Neal Armstrong / The Chicago Bulls
An opportunity to see Derrick Rose and his great supporting cast vs.
LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh and the rest of the Miami
Heat in a match-up of the two best teams in the Eastern Conference.
Home court advantage throughout the playoffs could be on the line. The
game is Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Two seats in Section 105,
Row 18, Seats 13 and 14. “Portrait of an Era” commemorative book
included.
Bulls vs. Wizards
The Horton Family
Two tickets to see Derrick Rose and teammates take on the Washington
Wizards on April 16 at 7:00 p.m. Seats are located in section 307, row 2.
Vintage Football Cards
Neal Armstrong
A framed set of nine vintage football cards of Chicago Bear greats
including Walter Payton, Mike Singletary (rookie card), Jim McMahon
(rookie card), Dan Hampton, Richard Dent, Willie Gault, Alan Page, and
Wilber Marshall.
Golf Foursome
Michael Marcucci
Foursome for golf and lunch at Rich Harvest Farm in Sugar Grove,
Illinois. Rich Harvest Farm is consistently ranked in Golf Digest's America's
100 Greatest Golf Courses and consists of 18 perfectly manicured holes.
This amazing course is a showcase of nature and agriculture. Date to be
mutually agreed upon during 2012.
Zbikowski Notre Dame Jersey
Chicagoland nativeTom Zbikowski played strong safety for Notre Dame
(2002-2007) and special teams and reserve safety for the Baltimore
Ravens (2008-2011) and has just been signed by the Indianapolis Colts.
He was a four-year starter and two-time team captain at ND. He has
signed his #9 Notre Dame jersey. Many remember Tom not just for his
impactful play and leadership on the field, but also for his professional
boxing debut at Madison Square Garden in 2006, and for the Sports
Illustrated cover he shared with Notre Dame teammates Brady Quinn and
Travis Thomas .
Phil Mikelson KPMG golf hat
Neal Armstrong
You may not be able to swing the club like Phil, but you can at least wear
the same hat. Made from cotton twill/sports mesh performance material.
Highly breathable and lightweight - sweatband absorbs perspiration
caused by swinging too hard!
Yippee Skippee! A Party in the Gym!
Grace School / Lyle Mortensen
Principal Lyle Mortensen is thrilled to offer a lucky group a birthday
party or other event in Grace’s gym. This space provides room to run,
jump, and play for two hours. Kitchen facilities are adjacent. Must be a
Saturday selected in consultation with Principal Mortensen.
Gymnastics Fun
Tri-Star Gymnastics
Children learn patience, courage and self-discipline by trying new skills in
gymnastics class. Enroll your child for one class per week for a 12- or 13week session with this gift certificate from Tri-Star Gymnastics in Forest
Park.
Get a Kick Out of This
Lil Kickers / Sports Zone
One free session of Lil’ Kickers Soccer program
Make a Splash
Park District of Forest Park
Summer fun is just ahead with this Forest Park Family Pool Pass. Grab
your towels and goggles and head to this popular local swimming hole!
Season’s pass for up to 4 people. Expires 8-8-12.
Get in Shape
Gottlieb Center for Fitness / The Competitive Foot
A three-month membership to Gottlieb Center for Fitness will help you
meet your fitness goals. Gottlieb Center for Fitness in Melrose Park is a
full-service fitness center providing educational and fitness guidance to
members as well as the community for more than 25 years. Exercise
physiologists and personal trainers can create the best exercise program
for you based on your current fitness level and goals. Expiration is September
30, 2012. For new members only. Includes a $25 gift certificate to The
Competitive Foot to help you gear up!
Zumba!
Pineapple Dance Studio
Get moving and get in shape with Zumba fitness dance classes. Includes
eight classes.
Shuffle Ball Change
Panda Dance Studios
Your child will be tapping and pointing away with this $40 gift certificate.
A Field Day
The Field Museum
Dinosaurs, mummies, and much more are yours to explore at the worldfamous Field Museum. Discover the exciting new exhibition “Restoring
Earth” and see how Field Museum scientists are helping conserve the
planet’s rich biological diversity–from rainforests in Peru to right here in
Chicago. “The Evolving Planet” book complements another popular
museum exhibition and “The Field Museum” book describes the wonders
of its collections, research, and exhibits.
Morton Arboretum
Jill Koski
Long before there were people at the Arboretum, there were trees. If the
Millennium Oak could talk, oh, what tales it could tell since it's about 250
years old! Nature is always changing so you’ll want to ride, walk, explore
or just sit and look all year round at this museum to woody plants in Lisle.
Take Me to the Movies
Mary Berendt
Grace third grade teacher Mary Berendt will bring three children to the
movies – snacks included.
Cooking in Style
Daven Wardynski family
A demonstration cooking class package for four at 676 Restaurant /
OMNI Chicago Hotel on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. The
three-star restaurant features seasonal foods from local Midwest farms
and Great Lakes fisheries. The class serves four courses and is paired with
wine and/or cocktails. Class includes chef-prepared “cook-book” and a
take-away gift for each couple. The value of this class for four is set at
$400. The restaurant is located on the fourth floor of the OMNI Chicago
Hotel (676 N. Michigan Ave.) overlooking the Magnificent Mile!
“Toxics to Treasures” Tour of the Calumet Region
Mark Bouman, Professor of Geography
Where is Ground Zero in the fight against Asian carp? Where is the only
state park in the city of Chicago? Where can you see a river-turnedindustrial ditch now flowing cleaner and re-meandered? These and other
burning questions are answered on this tour led by a lively and
knowledgeable expert on the region. The Pullman factory, a prairie
restoration site, or renewed wetlands are woven into Calumet’s tapestry
of nature, people, and industry. Up to six people. Date and time to be mutually
agreed upon; approximately 3 hours; Saturday and Sunday preferred.
Summer Reading
Centuries and Sleuths / The Book Table
Add these titles to your summer reading stack: “Joy for Beginners,”
“Transcendence,” and “A Good Hard Look.” Use the $20 gift card to
The Book Table to add to the list.
Steppin’ Out to Steppenwolf
Sun Times Media
2 tickets to any 2011-2012 Steppenwolf Theatre show. Season ends
August 26, 2012. Subject to availability, tickets not valid on Saturday
evenings.
Divine DeVine Wine Tasting
Dennis and JoAnn Murphy
Swirl, sniff, taste. Learn from the experts at this wine tasting for up to ten
adults at Tasting deVine in Wheaton. The tasting certificate expires
October 22, 2012.
A Sense of Wonder
Seven Generations Ahead
Celebrate Earth Day and the 50th Anniversary of Rachel Carson’s
“Silent Spring,” a book many consider to be the catalyst for the modern
environmental movement in the U.S. and beyond, with these two tickets
to “A Sense of Wonder,” written and performed by Kaiulani Lee. This is
a celebration of Rachel Carson’s life and work which has been touring
the U.S. for over ten years. Performance is April 21. Must claim by
April 18.
Three-Alarm Call – I’m on My Way!
Ruth Hughes and Dirk McElravey
For your fireperson in training – your child will enjoy this Schylling metal
speedster fire truck. Recommended for ages 1-3 years. Weight limit 42
lbs.
Zoom, Zoom, Here I Come!
Ruth Hughes and Dirk McElravey
Your preschooler will definitely be on call driving this in-step pedal police
car. Stylish and nostalgic, the car is for kids ages 3 and up with adjustable
pedals to fit a wide range of sizes.
Participating in the Silent Auction
Silent Auction bidding begins at 6:30 p.m.
Lots. Silent auction items are grouped in categories. Items are described
in the auction guide along with any terms, conditions, or restrictions
associated with the item(s) in the lot. All items are sold "AS IS." Products
and/or services may have restrictions or qualifications specified by the
donor so please read the auction guide carefully. Terms are not
negotiable. The suggested value listed for each lot is intended as an
estimate and does not constitute a valuation for tax purposes for fair
market value.
Bidding procedures. Each silent auction lot is accompanied by a bid
sheet. To bid on a lot, guests will print their name, bid number, and
phone number next to the amount of their bid. Bidding must begin at
the suggested starting level and must advance in increments as indicated
on the individual bid sheets. Each new bid must be written on the first
available blank line of the bid sheet. All bids are binding.
Closing. Silent auction bidding will close at varying times beginning at
8:15 p.m. and continuing until all categories are closed at about 9:00 p.m.
These times will be posted and/or announced throughout the evening.
The highest bid at the close of the auction will be circled. Each auction
lot will go to the highest bidder. The winner will be given an item receipt
to take to checkout.
Disputes. If two or more bidders are still competing on a Silent Auction
lot at the close of bidding, the last bid on the sheet shall become the fixed
price for the auction lot. In the event of a dispute, the auction official shall
act as the final authority and shall determine the winning bidder. This
decision is final. Auction officials solely retain the right to disqualify or
nullify a bid.
Payment. Payment by winning bidder will be accepted only at the close
of the auction. Cash and local checks will be accepted for all purchases.
Credit cards (MasterCard, Visa) will be accepted for purchases exceeding
$50.00. All items must be paid IN FULL auction night. All checks should
be made payable to Grace Lutheran Church and School.
You must be present to win, unless you have selected an absentee bidder
(someone you know who will be present at the end of the auction). The
absentee bidder takes responsibility for accepting the item, paying for it,
and removing it.
Checkout will take place from 8:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. At checkout, you
will be given your certificate or a sales receipt to take back to the auction
table to retrieve your item(s). Lots in the form of gift certificates or other
claim documents will be presented to winner at checkout.
Returns. All sales are final. No returns will be accepted.
Removal of purchases. All auction items must be removed from the
premises by 11:00 p.m. on March 31, 2012. Items may be removed by
showing a receipt for payment at departure. Grace cannot assume
responsibility for items left after 11:00 p.m. on auction night, and cannot
provide assistance in removing items.
Participating in the Live Auction
The Live Auction will start at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Lots. Live Auction items are described in the auction guide along with
any terms, conditions, or restrictions associated with the item(s) in the lot.
Products and/or services may have restrictions or qualifications specified
by the donor so please read the auction guide carefully. Terms are not
negotiable. The suggested value listed for each lot is intended as an
estimate and does not constitute a valuation for tax purposes for fair
market value.
Bidding Procedures. Your bidder number is located on your paddle.
This number is registered to you. Bidding is done by raising your auction
guide and displaying your bidder number to the auctioneer. Bid
increments are at the discretion of the auctioneer. All Live Auction bids
are binding.
Payment, returns, and removal of items procured in the Live Auction are
the same as those described above.
We have made every attempt to provide accurate representation of the
items and services. With each purchase the buyer waives any claims for
liability of Grace Lutheran Church and School or the donor of the item.