Here’s your opportunity to watch Ames High School star Harrison Barnes and the highly-rated UNC Tar Heels, in person, live, and up close! One week from today you could be sitting in two courtside seats at the UNC-Chapel Hill versus Clemson basketball game in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Watch the Heels warm up, feel the energy of this storied tradition, and brace yourself for an awesome display of team basketball led by Harrison Barnes. Wear your Ames High gear and you’re sure to get a wink and a nod from the local hero turned Tar Heel favorite. During your weekend stay you can enjoy a walk through Tar Heel history at the UNC Basketball Museum—a shrine to the collegiate and professional achievements of Michael Jordan, among others. This package includes two nights at one of Chapel Hill’s finest hotels and gift certificates to two popular local restaurants.
Package includes:
THANK YOU Kelly & Ryan Grandgenett, Jessica & Matt Loecke, Jim Heavner of Chapel Hill, Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
VALUE One-of-a-kind experience with priceless memories
Enjoy a four-night stay at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, a four-star resort blessed by natural mineral hot springs and set in the heart of the California Wine Country. The legendary spa has been completely renovated with inspired architecture and plantings that appeal to the sophisticated traveler. The spa’s inspiring architecture reveals pools, baths, and treatment areas unique in the West. It is a true spa, created in the grand European tradition and based on the benefits of the property’s thermal mineral springs. Santé Restaurant is the Inn’s premier dining room and has earned a national reputation for its outstanding food. Recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award, Santé is the only restaurant in the Sonoma Valley to receive this accolade. Conde Nast Traveler said “it’s worth a special trip just to eat here” and Gourmet Magazine calls the food “the best of the new Wine Country style.” It was recently one of the few hotel restaurants in the United States to be awarded a Michelin star rating.
This experience includes:
• Four-night stay in a standard Fairmont room (one king or one queen bed) at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.
• Daily breakfast for two.
• Six consecutive hours of chauffeured luxury sedan service by Beau Wine Tours.
• Private blending seminar for two at Ravenswood Vineyards, Sonoma.
• Private VIP tour and tasting for two at Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma.
• Tour and tasting for two at Benziger Family Winery, Sonoma.
• Round-trip coach class airfare for two from any American Airlines destination within the contiguous U.S. and Canada.
• The purchase of this experience includes a complimentary booking service.
VALUE Priceless
The following black-out dates apply: 2011: Nov. 18–23, Nov. 26–28; Dec. 16–23, Dec. 26–31. 2012: Jan. 1–2; Feb. 17–20; March 9–12, 16–18, 23–25; Apr. 6–9; May 25–28; June 29– July 1, July 6–8; Nov. 16–21, 24–26; Dec. 21–24; Dec. 28. 2013: Jan. 2. Airfare certificates will have a one-year expiration from the date of purchase. Any airport departure taxes, fees, or fuel surcharges (if charged) are the responsibility of the purchaser. Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.
The winner of this package will feel like the star of their very own home makeover show!
THANK YOU Stacy O'Brien, Ben Kellen, Paul Flattery, Lezli Pelzer, Sherwin Williams, Lowe's, and Brackets Custom Window Coverings
VALUE Can you put a price on fine design?
The Cubbies are under new management! Another year of futility for the “lovable losers” or is the end of “the curse” in sight for the Chicago Cubs? The winning bidder of this package will enjoy a close encounter with the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field. Four “believers” will enjoy the old ballgame up close, from behind home plate! This Windy City getaway includes:
• Four seats behind home plate to a 2012 Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field.
• One room for two nights at The Palmer House Hilton, in downtown Chicago.
• $250 Visa debit card for meals and excursions.
THANK YOU Anne Snider Harswick & Chad Harswick, and Tim Loecke
VALUE Priceless
Game date preferences and accommodations are subject to availability.
Get excited for the 2012 CyHawk Showdown! You and five others will be chauffeured from Ames to Iowa City directly to the tailgating site. Upon arrival you will enjoy a tailgating experience complete with a fine spread of food & drinks. Step inside the luxury RV or enjoy the beautiful fall weather that is sure to greet you on gameday. After celebrating a victory enjoy a post-game beverage and an easy ride home as you recall the day's highlights and ponder what is to come for your beloved team. If you've never enjoyed a CyHawk battle in Iowa City...this may be your year!
This experience includes:
THANK YOU Janet & Gregg Goodenow, Jessica & Matt Loecke, and Lisa & Troy Weary
VALUE Incredible experiences and unforgettable memories
If you are wealthy you live in Beverly Hills. If you are famous, you live in Malibu. If you are lucky, you vacation in Okoboji! For the lucky winning bidder this is your chance to live it up in Okoboji and enjoy a little bit of heaven in Iowa. Relax in accommodations at Village West Resort for six nights, take a scenic cruise aboard the Queen while watching the sunset— but not before indulging in a famous Nutty Bar at Arnold’s Park. Lake Okoboji, the place where family memories are made!
• Accommodations at Village West Resort for up to eight people for six nights. Includes two adjoining rooms on West Lake Okoboji, or winning bidder may upgrade (first-come, first-served availability).
• Three hours of boat rental at Village West Resort.
• $450 in food vouchers for restaurants on resort premise.
• Endless opportunities for additional fun on resort property!
• Gift certificate to historic Arnolds Park.
• Gift certificate for a scenic cruise aboard the Queen.
THANK YOU Village West Resort
VALUE Priceless
Getaway must be booked during Prime Season (Memorial Day–Labor Day) 2012.
Very few things are as beautiful as a brightly colored hot air balloon sailing silently across the Iowa sky. The only joy greater than the sight is the flight itself—high above the ground! It is truly an experience that cannot compare to anything else. The sensation of flying over trees, lakes and streams, and spotting deer and other wildlife is unique and inspiring. Now, two of you will have the opportunity to enjoy this experience. After your flight, enjoy good food, good drinks, and good company at The Café in Somerset. Follow up a sunrise flight with breakfast or an evening flight with a lovely dinner. The choice is yours with a $50 gift certificate to The Café.
THANK YOU Ralph & Donna Rieck and The Cafe
VALUE How do you put a price on such a unique experience?
Hot air balloon ride for two people. Hot air balloon to be launched in central Iowa. Date and location to be agreed upon by the winning bidder and Ralph & Donna Rieck.
Enjoy a three-night stay at a beautiful lake home on Lake Darling near Alexandria, Minnesota. This four-bedroom home can accommodate up to ten guests. While there, spend a day fishing with Ames’ own Hank Kohler, owner of Learn to Fish. Hank will provide six guests with exclusive access to a private lake near Alexandria, Minnesota, boats, fishing gear, bait, and local expertise.
THANK YOU Jodi & Steve Loecke and Hank Kohler
VALUE What can be worth more than the one that got away?
Home is available for a three-night stay between March 1–May 22, 2012 and August 15–November 1, 2012. Dates of trip to be mutually agreed upon between Jodi & Steve Loecke, Hank Kohler, and winning bidder.
If you fight, fight, fight for Iowa State...this Cyclone package is a must-have. Package includes:
• Four tickets to the 2012 Iowa State home opener as Paul Rhoads and the Cyclones host Tulsa! Enjoy the view from the Athletic Department's balcony at Jack Trice Stadium. Includes premium parking pass, food, and drinks.
• Four men’s basketball tickets and passes to Johnny’s.
• Two Iowa State Cyclone T-shirts from Strawberry Patch (adult size L).
THANK YOU ISU Athletic Department, Joan & Richard Stark, and Strawberry Patch
VALUE Priceless
Enjoy a one-week stay at a mountain home in Summit County, Colorado. This property, located in Silverthorne, Colorado is centrally located close to several ski resorts including Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Steamboat. But it is also a delightful place to stay in the summer, when temperatures range from 60 to 80 degrees during the day. The bike path is very close and you can travel miles throughout the Silverthorne and Dillon area. The home is a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath duplex with great mountain views. The home sleeps up to nine people.
THANK YOU Hearing Services of Iowa
VALUE Unimaginable
The home is currently available all weeks beginning May 2012 except the following black-out dates: July 1–7, 2012; July 28–Aug. 4, 2012; Dec. 22, 2012; Jan. 7, 2013; March 9–23, 2013. It is subject to availability during the other weeks. There are also some remaining weeks for this ski season.
Treat yourself or someone you love to the Star Treatment with this amazing package. Package includes:
• Thirty-minute massage with Licensed Massage Therapist, Ledah Paysen.
• $50 gift certificate to Healing Touch, a relaxing nurturing energy therapy, balancing body mind and spirit.
• A shellac manicure from Nikki Nails.
• Complete vehicle detailing, lube, oil and filter, and tire rotation provided by Hansen Sinclair.
• A facial at It’s All About Me.
• A bottle of red wine, a power toothbrush, and a bleaching at Grandgenett Family Dental. Enjoy your wine and keep your movie star smile sparkling!
• $150 gift certificate from Jackson Cleaning Service for home cleaning services.
• One-month membership to Ames Racquet & Fitness Center. Use any of their three locations and choose from over 80 group classes, swim in the pool, or work out on your own.
THANK YOU Ledah & Cory Paysen, Joanne Pfeiffer, Nikki Trinh & Randy Nguyen, Mark & Tina Hansen, "It's All About Me", Craig & Debbie Grandgenett, Deborah Jackson, and Ames Racquet & Fitness Center
VALUE Priceless
For many, an Iowa summer isn’t complete without a trip to the Iowa State Fair. And one of the things that makes the Iowa State Fair unique is the butter cow! Sarah Pratt, the current butter cow lady at the Iowa State Fair will provide a group of six with a 30-minute tour to see the behind-the-scenes making of the butter sculptures, see the frames used for the sculptures, view the inside of the coolers, and have some time for questions and answers. This package also includes:
• Six gate admission tickets to the 2012 Iowa State Fair.
• Prime rib dinner for six at the Cattlemen's Beef Quarters with a pass to skip to the front of the line!
• Two tickets to the 2012 Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction and Fair Food Grazing Party.
• Two State Fair T-shirts.
• Two bottles of Iowa State Fair wine.
THANK YOU Sarah Pratt, John & Kay Mortimer, and the Iowa State Blue Ribbon Foundation
VALUE Unobtainable
Unwind with family or friends for five days and four nights at the luxurious Majestic Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. This perfect vacation spot offers access to parasailing, swimming with the dolphins, relaxing on beautiful white sand beaches, or golfing on one of many championship golf courses. These are just a sampling of the opportunities that await the lucky winning bidder. The 1600 square foot condo accommodations will comfortably allow for a family or group of up to nine people. This package includes a voucher to Adventures at Sea where you can either take a private boat out to sea and observe the dolphins or, get up close and personal on a wave-runner. After a relaxing day of fun in the sun, take your group out to Jimmy Buffet’s Margaretville with a dining voucher. This fabulous trip is topped off with a $1200 Visa debit card to use towards airfare! Make the most of this great getaway and raise your bid paddles!
Trip includes:
• Condo accommodations for up to nine people at Majestic Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida.
• $150 dining card.
• $1,200 Visa debit card for airfare.
• $400 voucher to Adventures at Sea in Panama City Beach.
THANK YOU Caruth Construction Inc
VALUE Priceless
The winning bidder of this item receives an entire braces package from world-renowned orthodontist (and Saint Cecilia parishioner), Dr. Tom Stark. A great way to invest in the Saint Cecilia Education Endowment Fund and plan ahead for impending needs of you or your children. Nothing improves confidence like a winning smile!
THANK YOU Dr. Tom & Cindy Stark
VALUE $6,000+ (A perfect smile…priceless!)
This is back by popular demand! Your group of six will enjoy the private upland bird hunting experience that includes shells, equipment, bird processing, and tailgate lunch. All hunting will take place on private land managed for pheasant hunting in Winnebago County. Hunt will include using professionally trained golden retrievers and pointing labs. Guns and ammo will be provided and processing your birds at the end of the day is also included. This is some of the best private land in Iowa where an opportunity to shoot a limit of wild birds will be guaranteed. Once you bring in the birds you will be treated to an exclusive dinner prepared for you in your own home with the harvested birds as the centerpiece. Sit back and enjoy the evening and relive the glories of the hunt.
THANK YOU Mary & Michael Cowan, Weston & Shanna Wunder, and Elin Hermann
VALUE An experience you’ll always remember!
