Gala Auction Items 2009

Live Auction

  • “Behind the Scenes at ABC7” – A behind-the-scenes tour of ABC 7 given by anchor Kathy Brock. In addition, you’ll be seated right on the set of the 6:00 p.m. newscast and watch Kathy Brock and Alan Krashesky deliver the news
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    		• “Da Bears” – Four Chicago Bears Tickets in the Club level, and a Parking Pass.

  • “Delightful Delicious Desserts for a Year” – Award-winning homemade desserts delivered once a month for a year by Joanna Rupp, member of the Deborah’s Place President’s Circle.
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    		• “Top Chef Dinner” - At-home dinner for ten people prepared by Chef Radhika Desai of Bravo’s “Top Chef: New York”
  • “Chef for a Day” – Chef for a day Experience with Homaro Cantu, Moto’s Executive Chef and Iron Chef Winner
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    		• “A Night in Italy” – Lilia Pieracci, a native of the Emilia Romagna region of Italy along with daughter-in-law Janet Krehbiel Pieracci will create a regional dinner for eight in your home
  • “An Evening Sail” – Summer cruise on a 36′ sailboat on Lake Michigan, including dinner and drinks.
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    Raffle

    An “iLuv” Multimedia Player: a 8.4” portable iPod, DVD and photo display system in one.

    Raffle tickets are $20 a piece, or three for $50 and can be purchased at the event or in advance by calling Elizabeth Golden at 773-638-6539.

    You do not have to be present to win.

    Silent Auction

    • Chicago Cubs tickets
    • Notre Dame football tickets
    • Chicago Symphony Orchestra tickets to the Dvorak Festival in June
    • For Wine Lovers: gift certificates to wine shops and sommelier-picked wines with an Australian theme
    • Lyric Opera Tickets to Faust in October
    • City View Wine Tasting: two passes to a tasting at the Tasting Room
    • Breakfast in Bed: an overnight stay in a suite, plus breakfast at Aria Restaurant
    • Wine Tasting at Tasting deVine Cellars in Naperville
    • Lake Side High Rise: 3 night stay overlooking Lake Michigan
    • Weekend stay in a 3-bedroom home on Lake Koshkonong, WI
    • Equinox Fitness 3-month pass, with massage and PT session
    • Wellness package to the Ruby Room in Wicker Park
    • Black Ranch Mink fur coat
    • His & Hers wristwatches
    • Marianne Strokirt Salon package
    • Enterprising Kitchen soap gift basket
    • British Royalty package to Truefitt & Hill Barbers
    • Basket of papergoods from WomanCraft
    • Parto Naderi Salon package
    • Jewelry from K.Amato
    • 6-month membership to Presidential Towers Health Club
    • Hand-knit Baby Blanket and Booties for a boy
    • Baby gift basket with handmade blanket
    • Private Art Lessons
    • Chicago History Museum membership and tour
    • Field Museum Passes
    • Personalized Caricature
    • Shedd Aquarium Membership
    • Office Basket and Laptop Carrier
    • Second City Tickets
    • Eco-boutique Gift Certificate
    • Private Chef Services for a Night
    • Colorbutton Personal Stationary
    • In-Home Wine Tasting
    • Bartender for a Day on “Check Please”
    • Journey Experience processes from the VisionaryWay
    • Italian Dinner Basket
    • Coffee Basket and Coffeemaker
    • Creme Brulee Chef Set
    • Digital Picture Frame
    • Garmin navigation system
    • “Our Voices Within” DVD
    • Handmade Scarves

    Thank you to all who bid!