Here is a Sneak Peak at the Silent Auction for
First Look for Charity!
Evenings Out in Chicago
Dinner and a Night Downtown
• Package Value - $674.00
• Package Description - $75 gift card to any Rosebud Restaurant location and One night stay at the Swissotel Chicago in a Corner Lifestyle Executive Suite (based on availability, expires 2/28/13).
• Donor- Rosebud Restaurants and Swissotel Chicago
• Buy It Now - $850.00
An Evening without the Children
• Package Value - $600.00
• Package Description - $100 gift certificate to McCormick & Schmick's on Wacker Drive (expires 90 days from 2/9/12, alcohol and gratuity not included). Gift certificate for a 2 night stay at the Palmer House (room and tax included, reservation required and subject to availability).
• Donor- McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant and Palmer House Hilton
• Buy It Now - $$750.00
Second City
• Package Value - $76.00
• Package Description - $30 gift certificate to The Fireplace Inn (expires 2/9/13). 2 tickets to The Second City Mainstage (valid Tuesdays-Thursdays and Sundays, expires 2/2013).
• Donor- The Fireplace Inn and The Second City
• Buy It Now - $110.00
A Night Full of Laughs
• Package Value - $100.00
• Package Description - $50 gift card to Grand Lux Café (not good for tax or gratuity). 2 tickets to the NEW UP Comedy Club (valid Tuesdays-Thursdays and Sundays, expires 2/2013).
• Donor- Grand Lux Café and The Second City
• Buy It Now - $150.00
L20 Restaurant
• Package Value - $150.00
• Package Description - VIP Treatment for up to 4 guests at L20 Restaurant. VIP Treatment includes a house aperitif to start the evening, an additional course to enhance the evening, a behind-the-scenes tour of the kitchen and personalized menus as a memento of your dinner. Expires 12/30/12. Dinner NOT included!
• Donor- L20 Restaurant
• Buy It Now - $190.00
TRU Restaurant
• Package Value - $150.00
• Package Description - VIP Treatment for up to 4 guests at TRU Restaurant. VIP Treatment includes champagne to start the evening, tour of Tru's world-class art collection, behind the scenes kitchen tour and personalized menus as a memento of your dinner. Expires 12/31/12. Dinner NOT included!
• Donor- TRU Restaurant
• Buy It Now - $190.00
Chicago Sports Fans
Chicago Blackhawks Fans!
• Package Value - $580.00
• Package Description - 4 Tickets to the Chicago Blackhawks Game vs Rangers on Friday March 9, 2012 - Section 111, Seats 5-8 and parking pass in Lot K.
• Donor- Nancy Wilke
• Buy It Now - $870.00
Da Chicago Bears!
• Package Value - $140.00
• Package Description - 2 tickets to see the Chicago Bears (north end zone) on a mutually agreed upon date.
• Donor- CresaPartners
• Buy It Now - $280.00
Go Cubs Go!
• Package Value - $200.00
• Package Description - 2 Infield Club Box Seats to a Chicago Cubs 2012 game. Seats are Behind Cubs On-Deck Circle. Aisle 16, Row 2, Seats 3 & 4. Must select a mutually agreed upon date with owner.
• Donor- Lou Vasta
• Buy It Now - $300.00
South Side White Sox!
• Package Value - $225.00
• Package Description - 4 tickets to a Chicago White Sox Game. Club Section 338, Row 2. Private Concourse with Bars and Food & Waitress Service at the Seats. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
• Donor- Dan Carroll
• Buy It Now - $335.00
Getting Out of Town
Aloha! Welcome to Hawaii
• Package Value - $2,755.00
• Package Description - Four Nights in Ocean View Accommodations. Room, tax and resort fee inclusive. Restricted over holiday periods. Must present original certificate, no exceptions. Rooms are based on availability. Expires 2/28/2013.
• Donor- Grand Wailea Resort
• Buy It Now - $3,440.00
When In Rome
• Package Value - $2,200.00
• Package Description - 2 week stay at Rome apartment, sleeps 4, dates negotiated with donor.
• Donor- The Corporation for Interest Rate Management
• Buy It Now - $2,750.00
A Week on the Beach
• Package Value - $1,500.00
• Package Description - 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo 1.5 miles from the beaches in Bonita Springs/Naples, FL. A week stay subject to availability May-November 2012. Stay also includes a round of mini-golf at Golf Safari and a gift card to the famous Royal Scoop Ice Cream Shoppe.
• Donor- Mrs. Carol Ramirez
• Buy It Now - $1,875.00
Disney Vacation
• Package Value - $1,400.00
• Package Description - One week stay (7 nights) at Star Island Resort in Kissimmee, FL just outside of Orlando, minutes from Disney World. Dates subject to availability.
• Donor- Nancy Wilke
• Buy It Now - $1,750.00
For the Kids
American Girl
• Package Value - $230.00
• Package Description - American Girl of the Year 2009 Chrissa Doll & Paperback Book with Clothes for Dressing Up.
• Donor- Nancy Wilke and Barbara Baumhart
• Buy It Now - $290.00
Little Red Wagon
• Package Value - $95.00
• Package Description - Radio Flyer Classic Red Wagon. Size: 36" x 17" x 4.5".
• Donor- Radio Flyer
• Buy It Now - $120.00
If you would like to Buy It Now, prior to the event, please contact Jennifer Wolff at (312) 948-6797 or jwolff@catholiccharities.net.
If you are unable to attend First Look for Charity but would like to bid on an item, please email Jennifer Wolff at jwolff@catholiccharities.net by Wednesday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. with your highest bid, along with your name and phone number. If your bid is the highest at the close of the silent auction on Thursday, February 9, you will be notified. Prizes may be picked up at 721 N. LaSalle, Chicago.