SBPS Gala 2024 Silent Auction Catalog

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St. Benedict Church and School

AUCTION CATALOG GALA 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS GLITZ & GLAMOUR ........................................ 1 FAVORITE THINGS ......................................... 7 SPORTS & LEISURE ....................................... 11 SUPPER CLUBS & SPEAKEASIES ........................ 16 FAMILY & KIDS ........................................... 19 HOME HEALTH & WELNESS ............................ 22 TEACHER TREATS ...................................... 25 WHAT’S COOL AT SCHOOL ............................... 33 POST PARTIES ............................................ 38

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100 PRIVATE DINNER AT ELINA’S FOR UP TO 8 GUESTS

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Dinner for up to 8 guests at Elina’s! Experience Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space! Winner and guests will dine on a hand-chosen prixe fixe menu served family style at Elina’s. The winner to choose 2 Primi, 2 Macaroni, 2 Secondi, 2 Contorni, and 1 Dolci Course with bread service. Cocktails, spirits and wines by the glass are included in this package. Delizioso!

*Dinner and drinks up to $1000 are included in this package. Winner is responsible for tips for the service staff.

Thanks to: Elina’s

Starting Bid: $500

101 DISNEY BOUND!

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Start your Disney vacation off right with two tickets to Disney World (each valued at $530) good for 3 or 4 days at the parks (depending on age/timing)! Your days will be well prepared and well spent with two days of Disney World Park Planning Services from The Park Planners Concierge Planning Services. This magical package also includes four passes to SeaWorld! There is so much to see and do! Book anytime and find out what the magic is all about!

Thanks to: The Hughes Family, The Park Planners, The Casale Family

Starting Bid: $800

102 THE REVIVALISTS VIP STYLE FOR 4—LIVE AT THE SALT SHED!

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See The Revivalists with Flipturn VIP style at the Salt Shed on Friday, August 9th! This package includes 4 VIP tickets with private sound check viewing and VIP balcony access (not available for regular purchase). The winner will also receive a signed poster from The Revivalists to commemorate this unforgettable experience. Experience the Salt Shed the way it should be - live from the VIP balcony!

Thanks to: Josh Knight

Starting Bid: $250

103 THE AVETT BROTHERS & TRAMPLED BY TURTLES FOR 4VIP STYLE!

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Come, Bid, and See the Avett Brothers and Trampled by Turtles live at Alpine Valley on August 18th! This package includes 4 VIP tickets with a meet & greet with Trampled by Turtles. Not only will you be viewing the show from great seats... you’ll also have access to the VIP deck! Stay the night near Alpine or head back to Chicago that evening with your signed Avett Brothers and Trampled by Turtles posters. Should you be interested in transportation, concierge services are available to the winner with discounted black car rates for transit from Chicago to Alpine Valley and back.

Thanks to: Josh Knight

Starting Bid: $350

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104 GETAWAY TO NAPLES, FL

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Enjoy a week in sunny Naples, Florida- complete with accommodations, dining and groceries!

You and up to 8 guests can enjoy a 7-night stay in a 3-bedroom Naples condo located in a gated community. You will enjoy full access to the community pool, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts. The condo is a 15-20 minute drive to the beach and is a 20-minute drive from the Ft. Meyers airport. 20 public golf courses are located within 30 minutes of the condo.

Additionally, the winner will receive gift cards of $175 to a local dinner restaurant, $50 to a local breakfast restaurant, and $75 to a nearby grocery store!

*Dates to be mutually agreed upon between winner and donor. The following exclusions apply: no stay from 12/25/24-3/31/25

Thanks to: Nick Kirchberg, Middle School Pre-Party

Starting Bid: $1000

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MICHIGAN GOLF EXURSION FOR 4 TO LOST DUNES

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The Lost Dunes Experience begins at the front gates and continues past rolling natural grass dunes into some of the most dramatic golf in the Midwest. Tucked just off the Southeastern tip of Lake Michigan, Lost Dunes is a truly privileged golf experience– an elite layout that is among the most unique and playable in the Midwest. Nestled in the bustling summer destination town of Bridgman, Michigan, Lost Dunes is an idyllic retreat from the pressures of city life. The striking setting, sensational golf, and elegant accommodations combine to offer members an exceptional experience. The Lost Dunes Experience. Upon arriving at Lost Dunes, enjoy lunch at the club and 18 holes of golf for 4 people (drinks included) alongside a Lost Dunes member, which is the only way to play this exclusive club. After golf you’re on your own to enjoy your cabin at Lost Dunes (sleeps 4)or head out into the neighboring towns. Feel free to grab dinner and drinks across the street at Haymarket Brewery with a $200 gift card included in this package. After a relaxing stay (or maybe a late night!) in your members-only Lost Dunes cabin you’ll wake up knowing you just experienced: Golf, The Way It Should Be.

*Winner must coordinate a mutually agreed upon date and time with the donor, immediately following the gala event on 4.13.24. Date is subject to availability of golf tee times and Lost Dunes cabin stay and is not guaranteed to take place on a weekend. Adults only please.*

Thanks to: Friends & Family of St. Ben’s Starting Bid: $1000

106 4 TICKETS TO THE SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY TOUR WITH JANE LYNCH AT STEPPENWOLF THEATER PLUS MEET & GREET

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Celebrate the holidays in style with 4 tickets to the Swingin’ Little Christmas Holiday Tour at Steppenwolf Theater: December 12th-15th, 2024. Tickets include a formal Meet and Greet prior to the show with the 3 main performers: Jane Lynch (Emmy-winning actress, Chicago native and St. Ben’s family relative), her good friend Kate Flannery (aka Meredith from The Office), and Tim Davis (vocal coach on Glee, Broadway and elsewhere).

A meet and greet with the quick-witted Jane Lynch is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit. She is well known for her Emmy and/or Golden Globe-winning roles as coach Sue Sylvester, the host of NBC’s Hollywood Game Show Night, and as Sophia Lennon in the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Come See Jane (and her friends) sing. It’s a nice way to begin the holiday season!

Before or after the show, grab lunch or dinner and drinks at The Dearborn with your $200 gift card included in this package.

*Winners to pick their preferred show date between December 12th-15th immediately following the Gala event (4.13.24), in order to lock in tickets as the event sells out quickly.

Thanks to: Jim Lynch & Kerry Reidy

Starting Bid: $200

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107 IN-HOME OMAKASE DINNER FOR 2 WITH WINE

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Are you ready for an in-home date night dreams are made of? Enjoy a 14-course Omakase Dinner for 2 in your home with Sushi Chef Alejandro Franco. Chef Franco takes care of everything from place settings to photos, and of course, uses the freshest ingredients available! To top it off, we will include 2 bottles of 2019 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. You’ll be stuffed to the gills after this decadent meal!

Thanks to: The Marty Family

Starting Bid: $350

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NOW THAT’S A BALLGAME! 4 CUBS TICKETS IN THE EXECUTIVE CLUB

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Hit a home run with 4 tickets to the Executive Club (formally known as the Cree Lighting Club) at Wrigley Field. The suite is located down the third base line and offers spectacular spectator views of the field, along with all-inclusive catering of food and drinks including beer, wine, and cocktails. This package will have you singing

“Take Me Out to the Ballgame”!

*The winner to coordinate the game with The Newman Family.

Thanks to: The Newman Family

Starting Bid: $800

109 A DAY DESIGNED FOR YOU!

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Interior Designers Bob and Chad from Align Design will consult with you at your home to understand your design needs and collaborate with you to create initial design concepts. They are available to assist with anything from picking new paint colors to a complete house overhaul. Bob and Chad will even take you shopping! Includes six hours of design services.

Includes 20% off and $500 Gift Card to Coles Furniture & Appliance.

Winner to coordinate with Bob at Bob@myaligndesign.com

Thanks to: Align Design, Kevin Krasney

Starting Bid: $700

110 3-NIGHT STAY AT THE ABBEY RESORT & SPA ON LAKE GENEVA, WI

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Located in Fontana, WI on the shores of Lake Geneva, this family friendly condo has two bedrooms/two baths with a kitchen and balcony. Guests have full access to amenities at The Abbey resort including pools, spa, game room, restaurants, and bars. Lake Geneva is the perfect family getaway - relaxation and fun await!

The winner will also receive a deluxe Wisconsin Cheese and Wine basket featuring a selection of wines, cheeses, and beef sticks!

The condo is not available between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Please also note pets are not permitted in the condo.

Thanks to: The Lesaigle Family, Ned and Marsha Keyes

Starting Bid: $650

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111 SAILBOAT CRUISE FOR 6

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Turn up the Yacht Rock tunes, hoist the sails, and set sail out of Belmont Harbor with 6 people on the majestic 35 ft Jeanneau Sun Odyssey. While sailing away enjoy wine and charcuterie on the deck compliments of The Captain.

Thanks to: The Connolly Family

*Excludes 4th of July & Labor Day holidays

Starting Bid: $1400

112 BEARS, BLACKHAWKS, CUBS, OH MY!!

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Are you the biggest Chicago Sports Fan? Prove it by winning this incredible package that includes 4 tickets to any game of your choice to your 3 favorite Chicago teams! This incredible package includes:

4 United Club Bears Tickets in Section 307 with Parking Pass

4 Cubs Tickets in Section 110, Row 11

4 Blackhawks Section 215, Row 8, Seats 3,4,5,6

*Games to be mutually agreed upon with the donor based on availability.

Thanks to: The Cupples Family, The Newman Family, Friends & Family of St. Ben’s

Starting Bid: $1500

113 YOUR BEST SELF!!

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Summer is just around the corner! Let this package help you look and feel your very best for a summer of fun!

Your Best Self includes:

• A Fitness Assessment and Six Personal Training Sessions at Orange Shoe

Must Activate 45 Days Upon Receipt, New Clients Only. To redeem contact: Lakeview@orangeshoe.com

• A 2 Month All-Access Membership to CAC (Chicago Athletic Clubs) to be used at any of their locations.

• A 3-pack of group pilates classes at Pilates and Coffee. Each class is a 50-minute full body workout utilizing the Pilates reformer. Expect a challenging all levels class.

• A gift card for a 1 hour massage. GayleForce Massage founder, Gayle Stephens, will give you a one hour massage session at her cozy studio in West Lakeview, Chicago.

*Gratuity is not included in the voucher; voucher expires 6 months from the event date.

Thanks to: Chicago Athletic Clubs, Gayle Force Massage, Orange Shoe Personal Fitness, Pilates & Coffee, The NOW Spa

Starting Bid: $500

114 SELF CARE TO THE MAX WITH OLD TOWN MED SPA & SKIN CARE CORNER

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Looking for a Glow Up? Then this is the ultimate package for you!

Start at the Old Town Med Spa with a Hydrofacial ($225), 40 units of Botox ($560) and an EmSculpt Neo Package of 4 treatments ($2,600). Add on any services of your choice with an additional $400 gift card to Old Town Med Spa.

Continue the self-care with $300 in gift cards to The SkinCare Corner (www.myskincarecorner.com) to purchase your choice of premium Skincare Products!

You’ll be glowing in no time!

Thanks to: Old Town Med Spa, Skin Care Corner

Starting Bid: $2000

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115 FT. MEYERS CONDO STAY

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Enjoy sunny Florida for a one-week stay anytime from June-December 1, 2024. This bright, modern condo is located in the popular condominium resort of Gardens at Beachwalk. The attractive split-plan-layout with each bedroom on separate sides of the unit with the living area as the central space, provides the utmost privacy to all guests. The community features a pool, hot tub, and gym and is perfectly located to enjoy both the town of Fort Myers and Bonita Springs. It is also about a 50-minute drive from Naples’ Zoo.

Thanks to: The Canty Family Starting Bid: $600

116 KOHLER GETAWAY— THE AMERICAN CLUB

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Looking to escape the city for a romantic getaway? Kohler is the perfect place to get away from it all. Enjoy Deluxe guestroom accommodations for two evenings at The American Club (king bed).

While in Kohler there are a plethora of activities to enjoy including the world-famous Kohler Waters Spa, the Sports Core Health and Racquet Facilities, golf at Whistling Straits or Blackwolf Run, 13 dining options and a variety of shopping. You deserve a few days to have fun and reconnect!

Thanks to: Destination Kohler, The DeFreytas Family

Starting Bid: $400

117 LAKE GENEVA GETAWAY WEEKEND

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Spend a 3 night stay at “Captain Cook”, a historic yet modern home in downtown Lake Geneva! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home boasts a covered wrap-around porch and fire pit just blocks from downtown Lake Geneva and beach access. More about the home description and amenities: https://www.elitelakerentals.com/vrp/unit/Captain Cook2-15#

Expires 12/31/2025. Available during non-peak season & holidays Black out dates: Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend: 2024 & 2025, Thanksgiving 2024 & 2025, Christmas 2024 & 2025, NYE/NYD 2024 & 2025. All fees included. *excluding Damage Waiver Fee ($60) + tax.

The perfect location for a weekend on the slopes at the Grand Geneva (3 miles away) or slippin’ and slidin’ at Timber Ridge Indoor Water Park (2.5 miles away). Or just spend a relaxing weekend out of the city in this cozy home with friends and family!

The winner will also receive a deluxe Wisconsin Cheese and Wine basket featuring 3 wines, 7 cheeses and beef sticks!

Thanks to: The Hogan Family, Ned and Marsha Keyes

Starting Bid: $1000

118 2-NIGHT CABIN STAY IN UNION PIER, MICHIGAN

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Courtesy of Mr. Thallemer, enjoy a two-night stay at Firefly Resort in the heart of Harbor Country, only 75 miles from Chicago! This two-bedroom cottage is a short walk to both private and public beaches, which is great for a quick weekend away out of the hustle and bustle of the city. While there, enjoy a round of golf for 4 at nearby Whittacker Woods.

Restrictions apply: Valid until May 1, 2025; subject to availability with the exclusion of Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the months of July and August.

Thanks to: Mike Thallemer and Jim West

Starting Bid: $300

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119 CLEARWATER BEACH ESCAPE

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Enjoy a one-week stay at our updated, duplex cottage (sleeps 4 adults or 2 adults and 4 kids comfortably) in the heart of Clearwater Beach, FL. Equipped with all the comforts of home, you’ll be just steps away from sugarsand beaches (rated #1 best beach in America), the Gulf of Mexico, Caladesi Island, Tampa Bay, waterfront attractions, downtown entertainment, and nearby restaurants. Clearwater beach is home to the much-loved Clearwater Marine Aquarium, dolphin tours and Pier 60 with nightly sunset celebrations.

Perfect for an extended couple’s getaway or a trip with the family with beachside fun for all ages.

*Must be redeemed within 1 year on a mutually agreed upon week with the owner.

Thanks to: Family of St. Benedict Faculty Member

Starting Bid: $1500

120 LAKE GENEVA COTTAGE STAY FOR 4

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Enjoy a two-night stay at the Geppert’s Family Cottage, in the heart of downtown Lake Geneva, just 3 blocks from the lake and all of the bars and restaurants. The cottage sleeps 4 (1 queen bed, 2 twin trundle beds). The kitchenette includes a refrigerator, microwave, and a Keurig, perfect for coffee or tea (provided). The cottage comes equipped with board games and beach supplies for a weekend full of fun!

Holiday weekends are excluded.

*Date must be mutually agreed upon between winner and donor.

Thanks to: The Geppert Family

121 MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE STAY

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Enjoy 2 nights at a 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage (plus 5 bed sleeping loft) in charming Michiana Shores, just a 75-minute drive from Chicago. The vintage, yet updated cottage, includes a large backyard deck, firepit and bocce ball court and is a 4 block walk to the Stop 38 beach on Lake Michigan. There are 2 parks nearby with pickleball/ tennis courts and playgrounds. The cottage is conveniently located midway between Michigan City and New Buffalowith plenty of Harborside shopping and dining nearby!

While you’re there enjoy a round of golf at Whittacker Woods Golf Course in New Buffalo, MI for 4 players.

Mutual dates agreed upon with winner - but there’s still plenty of summer and fall availability!

Thanks to: The Roach Family and Jim West

Starting Bid: $500

122 HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH - 4 TICKETS, VIP CLUB ACCESS AND MEET & GREET

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Hold 3 of your friends’ hands, and head on out to the Credit 1 Ampitheatre in Tinley Park, Friday, August 9th with 4 tickets, VIP club access and a pre-show meet and greet with Hootie and the Blowfish.

Access to the Citi VIP Club allows you to enjoy upgraded food and drinks before and during the show.

Should you be interested in transportation, concierge services are available to the winner with discounted black car rates for transit from Chicago to Tinley Park and back.

Make it a great summer night where Hootie and the Blowfish “only want to be with you”!

Live Nation, The Roach Family

Starting Bid: $600

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GRILLING & GREEN DAY

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Ready for a fun summer night? Start out grilling with some Smoke Daddy favorites: two bottles of signature Bloody Mary Mix, all four of their BBQ sauces, a mojo spice rub and hot sauce, all while wearing a sweet Smoke Daddy trucker hat! Rather eat out? A $100 Smoke Daddy gift card is included too! After you have your fill of BBQ, head to Wrigley Field with two tickets to enjoy the Green Day concert. The winner will receive mobile tickets (Section 227, Row 13, Seats 3 & 4) via email.

Thanks to: The Howard-Carbone and Rutherford Families

Starting Bid: $220

201 FOR THE FUTURE DEPAUL COLLEGE PREP RAM

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Calling all future Rams! Show your school spirit with a bag full of DePaul College Prep goodies including a bag, hoodie, pajama pants, and winter hat. To make sure you’re high-school ready, you’ll also receive a pair of Beats Studio Buds wireless noise-cancelling earbuds.

Thanks to: DePaul College Prep, Sarah Dasher

Starting Bid: $125

202 PHOTOS WITH STYLE

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You’ll have the perfect keepsake when you use your gift certificate for a weekday portrait sitting for one immediate family at Classic Kids Family Photo, which also includes an 8x10 fine art archival photograph. To get your family photo-ready, enjoy two Children’s Haircuts at KE Salon.

Thanks to: Classic Kids Photography, KE Salon

Starting Bid: $275

203 HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS

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You’ll be brunch or book club ready with these food, drink, and decor favorites. Set the table with a Nora Fleming Set including three bases, 12 minis, and one keepsake box, along with an assortment of Rifle Paper Co. items including a candle, magnets, notecards, journal pack, pencils/pens, playing cards, and tape. Get the party started with a five-bottle, in-home wine tasting from Wines for Humanity and an $85 gift card to The Chopping Block. Finish off with a sweet treat (three personal Bundtlets) from Nothing Bundt Cake, individually packaged and gift-wrapped in cellophane. Keep things going with a “Free Bundtlet For A Year” Card (good for one individually-packaged personal Bundt Cake per month for one year).

Thanks to: Nora Fleming, Rifle Paper Company, and Nothing Bundt Cakes – Lincoln Park

Starting Bid: $450

204 IN-HOME DJ PART Y AND PORTILLO’S CATERING

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“Let’s Get It Started” with a DJ package from Nicky Avalo Studios. Includes two hours of at-home DJ services. And what’s a party without food? This package includes an Italian Beef Party Package from Portillo’s for 16-20 people.

Thanks to: Nicky Avalo Studios, Kelly Kaiser & Matt Bauer

Starting Bid: $400

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205 HAPPY HOUR FIESTA AT G&L TAVERN

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Ready for a little history right in your own backyard? Time to hit up G&L Historic Tavern, the neighborhood staple for years. You and your crew can enjoy happy hour with a $200 gift card to the G&L. With over 70 craft beers available, you will surely be “Happy” with this package. Hungry? We’ve got you covered with a tray of 40 tacos, consisting of your choice of steak adobada, chicken tinga, pulled pork carnitas, or sautéed veggies delivered from Flash Taco. Enjoy some with happy hour at the G&L and take the rest home for later!

Thanks to: G & L Tavern, The Salamanca Group (Flash Taco)

Starting Bid: $200

206 2-HOUR INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTATION WITH FOSTER HILL DESIGN

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Ready to take your home to the next level? Enjoy a 2-hour Interior Design Consultation with Foster Hill Design and get ready to love your space!

Thanks to: Foster Hill Design

Starting Bid: $200

207 CARPENTER FOR A DAY

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Ever wish you could snap your fingers and have all of your home list projects completed at once?? Well, here is your chance (SNAP!) with a carpenter from NORCON for the day. NORCON is a Chicago-based general contractor specializing in the management of complex commercial and high-end residential construction projects. Your carpenter will arrive at your home, with tools in tow, and ready to work, providing 8 hours of professional, safe, and reliable carpentry services. Services may include but are not limited to: measurement, framing, building, installing, constructing, and/or adding finishing touches to your space. Your carpenter for the day is able to make a trip to Home Depot for necessary supplies should it be needed to complete the project(s).

*Winner is responsible for material purchases (project supplies are not included in this package).

Thanks to Norcon Inc.

Starting Bid: $300

208 ULTIMATE ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE

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Look no further for the perfect Chicago night out! Get dressed to impress with a pair of diamond earrings, as well as a $500 gift certificate to Ellie Thompson & Co. Jewelers. Then, enjoy a night at the show with two tickets to use at any Steppenwolf Theater show in the 2024 season, followed by dinner at RPM Seafood using your $200 gift card. After all that excitement, you will surely want to relax, so head over to Aire Ancient Baths, where you’ll enjoy two Bath Experiences, two 45-min massages, and juice for two.

Thanks to: Ellie Thompson & Co., Set In Stone, RPM Seafood, Steppenwolf Theater Company, Christina Cutri

Starting Bid: $800

209 ULTIMATE TREAT YOURSELF PACKAGE

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You’ll be looking and feeling your best with this package! Enjoy a handbag from Embellish Boutique, a Kendra Scott Kelly Pendant & Statement Earring Set, and a Dyson Airwrap! Then, hit the shops with a $250 gift card to Love, Charlie and a $50 gift card to Hazel Boutique. If you’re hungry after all that shopping, grab a sandwich at Jerry’s with your $30 gift card. Spend the afternoon being pampered with a pedicure at Vie’s, a haircut or blowout at Hare and Co., and an Aire Ancient Baths Bath Experience, 45-minute massage, and juice.

Thanks to: Embellish Boutique, Hazel, Jerry’s Sandwiches, Kendra Scott, Laura O’Keeffe/Dyson, Love, Charlie, Vie’s Nails, Hare & Co., Christina Cutri

Starting Bid: $750

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210 DATE NIGHT OUT, SITTER INCLUDED!

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Trouble finding a sitter? Let Chicago Super Sitters help! This package includes a registration fee, first-placement fee, and five hours with a Super Sitter (for up to three children). You will complete an intake call with the Super Sitters team, be onboarded into their system, and matched to a fully vetted, interviewed (2x!), referencechecked, background-checked, Super Sitter. Now that you know your kids are well taken care of, you can fully enjoy your date night with a $200 gift card to RPM Steak.

Thanks to: RPM Steak, Chicago Super Sitters

Starting Bid: $200

211 FAMILY PHOTOS INCLUDING BRIBES

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Smile! We know family photos can be tough on your littles. After this Mini Session with TK Photography, treat your kids to a Building Blocks Toy Basket and head over to Easy Street Pizza with a $100 gift card. This package also includes a gift certificate for a Children’s Haircut at KidSnips to ensure your family is photo ready!

(Certificate good for a weekday Flex Mini Session with TK Photography in studio or at Winnemac Park; 20-minute session; good Mon-Fri until Feb. 1, 2025)

Thanks to: TK Photography, Building Blocks Toy Store, Easy Street Pizza & Beer Garden, Kid Snips

Starting Bid: $100

212 SHOPPING PARTIES WITH FRIENDS

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Gather your best girls for some private shopping and drinks at your favorite boutiques. Hop parties and shop ‘til you drop! This package includes the below shopping parties at The Denim Lounge, Genevieve, and Felt Chicago.

Peruse elevated casual favorites with up to 15 of your friends at your Denim Lounge shopping party. Sips and light bites provided, and all purchases made during the party will be given a 15% discount on regular-priced items. The host of the party is entitled to a $175 gift certificate as long as there are six people at the party. Find unique clothing, accessories, and more at your Genevieve private, after-hours shopping party for you and up to 15 friends! Sips and light bites provided, and all purchases will be 20% off.

At your Felt Chicago personal-styling party for you and ten friends, you can find the perfect pair of denim for yourself, create a capsule wardrobe, or curate outfits for your next trip. Do this while sipping cocktails and enjoying some light bites! The party includes a $500 gift card.

Thanks to: Felt Chicago, Genevieve Boutique, The Denim Lounge

Starting Bid: $500

213 PORTRAIT SESSION WITH STYLING

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Take the stress out of getting a beautiful portrait with this package! Start out with a Men’s or Women’s Haircut at Golden Shears. Next, treat yourself to a custom portrait session at Demel Portraits that includes a consultation, wardrobe styling, makeover, and expert posing. Show off your new look with an 8x12 print of your choice.

Thanks to: Demel Portraits, Golden Shears Hair Studio

Starting Bid: $500

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214 HANDMADE WITH LOVE

QUILT & JEWELRY SET

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Be cozy and beautiful, all while supporting our local artist community! Show off your style with a custom necklace and earring set from Erin Rossi Designs. Cozy up with a Heirloom-quality Handmade quilt by Diane Wegner. Quilt is 65” x 80”, 100% cotton, and created using quilt piecing and applique techniques.

Thanks to: Diane Wegner, Erin Rossi Designs

Starting Bid: $300

215 FERNANDO’S BASKET OF FUN

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This Fernando’s Fiesta in a basket includes a $50 gift card from Fernando’s to get the fun started. Continue the party at home with a bottle of Hornitos Tequila, margarita glasses, and fixings to keep the fun rolling!

Thanks to: Fernando’s, The Wolf Family

Starting Bid: $50

216 IN-HOME WINE TASTING & DESSERT

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Call your gal pals over for a night of PJs & Patisserie! Who needs Paris, when you can have wine tasting and Parisian treats all from the comfort of your own home?

Host a group of friends for a five-bottle, in-home wine tasting from Wines for Humanity, featuring unique wines from around-the-world. As you sip, indulge with dessertsfrom Vanille Patisserie (a $100 gift card is included)!

Thanks to: Wines for Humanity, Vanille Patisserie

Starting Bid: $150

217 2020 (IT WAS A SPECIAL YEAR!) CASE OF WINE

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Here is a special opportunity to buy a case of wine for your child’s birthyear - 2020! Offering 12 bottles of 2020 Frog’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon. You can save the case to gift to your child on their 21st birthday, or drink a bottle every year to celebrate another year around the sun! Interested in another case for a different birthyear as well? Perhaps a 2018 or 2014? Winner will have the option to work with a wine distributor to source an additional vintage (or two) of your choice at wholesale pricing.

Thanks to: Adrienne Bell

Starting Bid: $300

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300 CUBS GAMES IN THE BLEACHERS (2) AND FUN AT THE PIGGERY

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Enjoy two day games and some BBQ! Root on your favorite Cubbies with four bleacher tickets for the 1:20 games on May 5th (vs. Milwaukee Brewers) and June 22nd (vs. New York Mets). Grab some drinks and food before or after the game with a $100 Gift certificate to The Piggery.

Thanks to: Friends and Family of St. Ben’s, The Piggery

Starting Bid: $350

301 CUBS VS REDS BASEBALL GAME AND PR ITALIAN BISTRO

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Take me out to dinner and a ball game- with 4 tickets to the Cubs vs. Reds on June 1st at 6:15 (Section 9, Row 13, Seats 1 -4) and a $50 Gift Card to PR Italian Bistro- just a short walk from Wrigley Field.. Winner to coordinate ticket transfer with Todd Carr (todddcarr@gmail.com)

Thanks to: The Carr Family, PR Italian Bistro Starting Bid: $250

302 CUBS GAME OF CHOICE FOR 5 AND A CHRISTOPHER MOREL SIGNED BASEBALL

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Fireball!! Not only do you get your Game of Choice for 5 Cubs Tickets with great seats in Section 220 (Row 3, Seats 10, 11 & Row 4, Seats 9, 10, 11) you’ll also receive a signed baseball from centerfielder, Christopher Morel, and a $100 Gift Card to Coal Fire. Fireball, get it?

Subject to availability. Winner to coordinate game with Amy Cupples (amy.priest@gmail.com)

Thanks to: The Cupples Family, Chicago Cubs, CoalFire

Starting Bid: $325

303 MURPHY’S BLEACHERS ROOFTOP CUBS TICKETS

SPORTS & LEISURE

Cubbies Baseball on the roof! One of the oldest Chicago traditions is enjoying a baseball game from the Murphy’s Bleachers rooftop! Have a ball with 4 tickets to Murphy’s Bleachers rooftop that includes food and beverages throughout the game. Game date TBD.

Rooftop packages include food, drinks, and a view unique in all of sports. Please contact Freddy @ Murphy’s Bleachers (773-281-5356, fmf828@aol.com) to make arrangements for your party.

Thanks to: Murphy’s Bleachers

Starting Bid: $250

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304 WATCH THE CUBS TAKE ON THE GIANTS

SPORTS & LEISURE

If you’re not first, you’re last! Enjoy an elevated first base line view of a sure to be exciting game vs. the San Francisco Giants. Enjoy four tickets to the Cubs vs. Giants on Wednesday, June 19th, at 1:20 in Section 328R.

Thanks to: The Howard-Carbone Family

Starting Bid: $80

305 YOUR VERY OWN CROSSTOWN CLASSIC - CUBS GAME FOR 2 & SOX GAME FOR 2

SPORTS & LEISURE

Do you have a house divided? Northside vs. Southside? Enjoy them both with 2 tickets to a game at to Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field! Let the winner prevail after catching a game at both stadiums.

2 Tickets to Cubs game vs. Cardinals on Sat. 8/03 @ 1:20 pm. Seats are in Section 311, Row 4, Seats 1 & 2. Plus, 2 Lower box Chicago White Sox Tickets to choose from a select Monday thru Thursday Home Game during the 2024 season.

Thanks to: Riz Gilani, Chicago White Sox

Starting Bid: $150

306 SOUTHSIDE PRIDE! CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS. HOUSTON ASTROS W/ STADIUM CLUB PASSES AND PARKING

SPORTS & LEISURE

Let’s go all in for the Sox! What more could you ask for than 4 tickets for the Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros on June 20th at 1:20 pm? How about 4 stadium club passes and a parking pass. Southside Pride!

Thanks to: Friends & Family of St. Ben’s

Starting Bid: $150

307 4 CHICAGO BULLS TICKETS TO GAME OF CHOICE IN THE 100 LEVEL

SPORTS & LEISURE

For the Basketball lovers, 4 tickets to see the Chicago Bulls (game of choice) with great seats in the 100 level! Game to be mutually agreed on between the winner and ticket donor. Contact Marco Fernandez (mfdz1216@gmail. com) to coordinate game date and receipt of tickets.

Thanks To: Chicago Bulls, The Fernandez Family

Starting Bid: $300

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308 CHICAGO FIRE TICKETS

SPORTS & LEISURE

Always a fun time, 4 Chicago Fire Tickets to your game of choice! MLS is calling, and they want you to win 4 tickets to a Chicago Fire FC Home Game at Soldier Field!

*This certificate must be redeemed at least two weeks in advance of the selected game and based on availability. Offer good for regular season Chicago Fire FC games only. Not valid on International Friendly games. For game dates and times, please check our website at www.chicagofirefc.com. Void after the 2024 regular season.

Thanks to: Chicago Fire

Starting Bid: $50

309 FOR THE HOCKEY LOVER - 2 SETS OF TICKETS TO WATCH THE CHICAGO WOLVES GAMES W/ SIGNED HOCKEY PUCKS & CHICAGO WOLVES SWAG

SPORTS & LEISURE

Hockey Lovers looking to see a few Chicago Wolves games AND add to your memorabilia? How about four tickets to any two 2024-25 games on the Lower-Level plus, an incredible amount of memorabilia:

CJ Smith signed stick from Calder Cup season, Josh Jacobs signed stick from Calder Cup season, 30th Anniversary game puck, Youth L grey Wolves t-shirt, Black Wolves knit hat, Youth M Wolves replica jersey, Wolves ball cap, Love Your Melon Wolves beanie, 4 grey Wolves beanie hats, 3 Black Adult S Wolves fleece and an Adult S America Women’s long sleeve shirt. Stock up on Chicago Wolves gear here!

Thanks to: The Chicago Wolves

Starting Bid: $300

310 TWO 2024 NOTRE DAME HOME FOOTBALL GAME TICKETS

SPORTS & LEISURE

It’s your lucky day! Notre Dame lovers will enjoy two (2) tickets to a University of Notre Dame home football game of your choice for the 2024 season.

GO IRISH!

https://fightingirish.com/sports/football/schedule/

Winner to coordinate electronic ticket transfer with donor Kristin Heath (kristinleeheath@hotmail.com)

Thanks to: Kristin Heath

Starting Bid: $150

311 BASH BASEBALL BATTING AND BROWNSTONE GIFT CARD

SPORTS & LEISURE

Come on out for two 1-hour batting cage sessions at Bash Baseball, then cool down and fuel up at Brownstone with a $100 gift card. Baseball, burgers and beers for the win!

Thanks to: Bash Baseball Academy, Brownstone

Starting Bid: $125

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312 PICKLEBALL!!! ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP TO CLUB SPF (SOCIAL. PICKLEBALL. FUN)

SPORTS & LEISURE

For you Pickleball lovers...a $600 annual membership to Club SPF. SPF (Social. Pickleball. Fun.) is Chicago’s home for family friendly competition and fun, centered around America’s fastest growing sport. SPF has 8 pickleball courts, a turf and picnic area for other games and a variety of food and beverage options. The whole family can have a great day under one roof and experience a getaway in Lincoln Park. Club SPF membership allows exclusive access to luxury locker rooms and saunas, early access for court bookings and kids camps, exclusive Club events and discounts on food, beverage and retail. For a full list of benefits, please visit: https://www.playspf.com/membership

Thanks to: SPF (Social. Pickleball. Fun.)

Starting Bid: $300

313 RAVENSWOOD GOLF CLUB FOURSOME AND FIVE IRON GIFT CARD

SPORTS & LEISURE

Get your golf on this summer! Warm up with a $250 gift card to Five Iron Golf. Then, put your skills to the test with a 3-hour round of golf for up to 4 people at Ravenswood Golf Club, an indoor urban golf oasis. Additionally, receive a gift basket with a club logo water bottle, towel and pack of balls. Look out PGA!

Thanks to: Ravenswood Golf Club, Five Iron Golf

Starting Bid: $225

314 INDOOR GOLF WORTH

PLAYING! ONE MONTH OF THE GREEN “BIRDIE” MEMBERSHIP AND AN ENROLLMENT IN THE JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM

SPORTS & LEISURE

Do you have a budding golfer in your house? Get them started with an enrollment in the Junior Golf Program and get yourself a one-month Green Birdie Membership that includes: 1 hour of golf from open to 6pm on Monday thru Friday and open-10am Saturday & Sunday (Fri thru Sun excludes holidays). Plus, a 20% discount on additional booked time at The Green - Chicago’s Home for Golf!

Thanks to: The Green

Starting Bid: $250

315 PLAY NINE, DINE AND WINE AT RIDGEMOOR COUNTRY CLUB

SPORTS & LEISURE

Two lucky couples will join Sally and Tim Roach and Nicole and Kasey Marty for 9 holes of golf, followed by dinner and high-end wines from their personal wine lockers at Ridgemoor Country Club.

As additional perks, a 30-minute tune up on the driving range with a Golf Pro before tee off is included along with RCC swag!

Mutual date to be agreed upon. To redeem, contact Sally: sallyfroach@gmail.com

Thanks to: The Marty and Roach Families

Starting Bid: $650

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316 RIDGEMOOR COUNTRY CLUB ROUND OF GOLF FOR 6

SPORTS & LEISURE

You and 5 friends can enjoy a day of golf, adult beverages, food, and fun at Ridgemoor Country Club with fellow parents Josh Rutherford and DJ Lipke! Ridgemoor is conveniently located at the intersection of Lawrence and Narragansett, just within Chicago city limits. Get ready for a day of golfing fun! Group will be broken up into 2 foursomes. Sounds like some healthy competition.

Thanks to: The Lipke Family, The Rutherford Family

Starting Bid: $500

317 RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB FOURSOME

SPORTS & LEISURE

Head on down to Beverly to enjoy a round of golf for 4, drinks, and lunch at the renowned Ridge Country Club. Ridge is known for its beautifully manicured course and welcoming atmosphere. Sure to be a pleasurable day!

Thanks to: The Sears Family

Starting Bid: $300

318 TWIN ORCHARD COUNTRY CLUB GOLF FOR 3

SPORTS & LEISURE

Spend a day at beautiful Twin Orchard Country Club in Long Grove with Golf for 3 with caddy on one of the 2- 18 hole courses. After the round enjoy food and drinks at the inviting clubhouse.

Thanks to: Friends & Family of St. Ben’s

Starting Bid: $350

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400 CHICAGO STAYCATION ON MICHIGAN AVE

SUPPER CLUBS & SPEAKEASIES

Imagine sipping some hot chocolate, Christmas Shopping on Michigan Ave, viewing the Magnificent Mile lights, and then walking back to your cozy hotel for a fabulous family staycation. Or maybe you’d prefer a romantic getaway for two?

It’s your choice with this certificate for a two-night stay with breakfast included at the Westin Michigan Avenue located across from the John Hancock Tower. A wonderful location to enjoy the city’s restaurants and downtown attractions for you or your visitors! While you are downtown for the weekend, stop in Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres or BAR MAR for bites or cocktails with a $200 gift card.

Westin Certificate expires 1-year after issuance date. Some blackout dates apply. Reservation instructions will be on the certificate.

Thanks to: The Lesaigle Family, BAZAAR MEAT

By Jose Andres / BAR MAR

Starting Bid: $300

401 GOOSE ISLAND BEER COMPANY VIP TOUR & MORE

SUPPER CLUBS & SPEAKEASIES

Calling all beer lovers! Bid on this to get a VIP tour of Goose Island for 10 at the Fulton Street Brewery location along with 2 Spiegelau Bourbon County Snifter glasses & 3 bottles of our world famous Bourbon County Stout. Invite your friends over after the tour with a case of 312 & a case of Hazy Beer Hug to enjoy with everyone.

All attendees must be 21+

Thanks To: Goose Island Beer Company

Starting Bid: $250

402 A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUMS 3

SUPPER CLUBS & SPEAKEASIES

Prepare for a year filled with discovery and inspiration as you embark on a journey through the wonders of science, art, and natural history with this extraordinary package at our city’s best museums.

Winning this package grants you exclusive access to three prestigious museums:

An annual Membership at the Museum of Science and Industry, four general admission passes to the Field Museum, and a year long membership for four to the Art Institute with tote bag and guidebook. Now go exploring!

Thanks to: Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry

Starting Bid: $250

403 GATHER CHEF’S COUNTER INTERACTIVE DINNER AND WINE TASTING FOR TWO

SUPPER CLUBS & SPEAKEASIES

Wine and Dine. Start your night with a wine tasting for 2 at Apero and then “Gather” around the Chef’s counter for an interactive dinner experience. The Gather culinary team will create a custom 5 course menu specifically suited to the taste of the winning bidder based on the flavors of the season. Dinner will be accompanied by a perfectly paired wine experience. Reservation must be made Monday-Thursday.

Thanks to: Gather, Apero

Starting Bid: $250

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404 ONE NIGHT GETAWAY - MIDTOWN AND CABRA STAYCATION

SUPPER CLUBS & SPEAKEASIES

Treat yourself to a night away with a One-night stay at The Hotel at Midtown and dinner at Cabra! Make it a perfect summer retreat with a day at the pool at Midtown and then enjoy the beautiful views at Cabra- a Peruvian inspired rooftop restaurant in the West Loop with a Michelin Bib Gourmand award! Use the $50 Gift Card to enjoy delicious Pisco Sours, Ceviche and more! Then sleep in at Hotel Midtown before heading back to reality!

Advanced reservations required; reservations subject to availability and black-out dates; Valid for Standard King and Double Queen occuapancy only.

Thanks To: Boka Restaurant Group, Midtown Athletic Club

Starting Bid: $125

405 DINNER AND A MOVIE! SO CLASSIC

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SPEAKEASIES

Shed your responsibilities for a night and enjoy a date night - OG style - Dinner and a Movie!

Start off with dinner or drinks at Laschet’s Inn with a $100 Gift Card and then head over to Music Box with 2 single admission passes for any regular screening and 1 free popcorn and soda.

Thanks to: The Music Box, Laschet’s Inn

Starting Bid: $50

406 DINNER & DRUMS - 2 TICKETS TO THIRD COAST PERCUSSION PERFORMANCE ON MAY 3RD WITH GIFT CARD TO SUNDA

SUPPER CLUBS & SPEAKEASIES

Looking for a night of incredible food and music? Start your evening at Sunda with delicious Asian inspired food and drinks and then head out to see Jessie Montgomeryan acclaimed composer and violinist who will be performing with Chicago’s Grammy winning percussion quartet at DePaul University May 3rd, 2024 at 7:30pm.

To redeem concert tickets contact Mayshell Morris @ mayshell@thirdcoastpercussion.com or 708-270-1740

Thanks to: Third Coast Percussion, Sunda

Starting Bid: $75

407 DINNER FOR 4 AT ANGELO’S WINE BAR

SUPPER CLUBS & SPEAKEASIES

There’s something for everyone at Angelo’s Wine Barfounded 1962...Reinvented 2016. Enjoy a delicious dinner for four on Montrose Ave. The enormous menu is sure to please all appetites! (Does not include alcohol, tax or gratuity)

Thanks to: Angelo’s Wine Bar

Starting Bid: $100

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408 PHANTOM LAKE YMCA FAMILY CAMP & PIZZA FROM ARMAND’S

SUPPER CLUBS & SPEAKEASIES

End the summer with Family Camp at Phantom Lake August 23rd-August 25th and catch the Camping Spirit! Family Camp is packed with your favorite activities. Campers of all ages will enjoy: swimming, water trampoline, canoes, fun yaks, high ropes course, zipline, archery, sand volleyball, nature walks, basketball, biking, fishing, crafts, talent night, and more! Experience Phantom Lake YMCA Camp - 120 years of camping tradition!

Before you leave for camp or upon your return, treat your family to Armand’s Pizza with a $100 gift card included in this package. Here’s your chance to close off a busy summer and reconnect with eachother!

*Camp certificate expires August 25, 2024.

Thanks to: Phantom Lake YMCA, Armand’s Pizzeria

Starting Bid: $500

409 2-HOUR KID’S PIZZA BASH AT BLACK EAGLE CLUB

SUPPER CLUBS & SPEAKEASIES

Time to host another kid’s birthday party? Take the pressure off and host it at Black Eagle Bar! Black Eagle will provide pizza, wings, soft drinks, and games (fooseball, darts, etc.) for up to 20 kids aged 5 years or older. And the bonus- cash bar will be open for parent/adult use!

*Karaoke may be included depending on date/time scheduled (pending availability)

Thanks to: Black Eagle Club

Starting Bid: $200

410 CLIMBING AND BRUNCH WITH FIRST ASCENT & LADY GREGORY’S

SUPPER CLUBS & SPEAKEASIES

Climb and Dine! Indulge in the delicious food at Lady Gregory’s in Andersonville with a $100 gift card and then work off the calories with 10 visits to any of the First Ascent locations. Pass includes access to world-class climbing, yoga classes, fitness equipment, and coworking space with free wifi! Work hard, play hard!

Thanks to: First Ascent, Lady Gregory’s

Starting Bid: $125

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500 ST. BEN’S BIRTHDAY MARQUEE WELCOME

FAMILY & KIDS

A Birthday Banner Welcome for each child in the family! Imagine it’s your child’s birthday and they roll up to St. Ben’s to find their name “Happy Birthday ________!” on the school sign welcoming them in on their special day!

The winner of this package will have this opportunity for each of the St. Ben’s students in their family. Have a child with a weekend, summer break, or winter break birthday? No problem! The Birthday Welcome sign can be displayed the last day before a weekend/break or on the child’s half birthday.

To go along with the school day Birthday Welcome sign, each child will also receive balloons welcoming them into the building and/or a birthday visit from Benny the Bengal to their classroom (age and/or preference dependent).

Go ahead and celebrate your St. Ben’s students in Bengal Birthday style!

Thanks to: St. Benedict Preparatory School

Starting Bid: $200

501 THEATRE IN THE SNOW PRIVATE IMPROV BIRTHDAY PARTY

FAMILY & KIDS

Step right up, folks! Looking for a unique birthday party idea? Look no further than Theater in the Snow.

Theatre in the Snow can come to you, or any outside space available, for a one hour private group birthday party with entertainment that everyone will love. Improv and theatre games will keep your group entertained, engaged, and energized!

Note: Select dates available

Thanks To: Theatre in the Snow

Starting Bid: $200

502 FOR THE SPORTY LITTLE LADIES

FAMILY & KIDS

Have an active kiddo at home? Do you have the next Serena ready to get their game on? Treat your sporty girl to $75 OFF Summer Camp at Game On! Sports 4 Girls! Girls K-8th of all skill levels will learn and play multiple sports daily in a confidence-building, empowering and FUN environment. Camp credit must be used/scheduled by 6/1/24.

Continue the fun by letting Game On! host their next birthday party with a certificate for a $75 OFF BIRTHDAY PARTY for up to ten kids! Let Game On! do the work for you. Enjoy a birthday party full of fun sports and active play with Game On! They’ll provide sports equipment, activities, and staff to run and supervise a fun hour of play and games. Family will provide the facility, food and beverages, invitations and favors, and is responsible for all costs outside of running the Game On! activities. Date, time, and location must be mutually convenient for both parties. Parties available for girls and boys ages 4 and up! Valid until 12/31/25.

Thanks to: Game On! Sports Starting Bid: $75

503 FOR THE BIRTHDAY PARTY GUEST

FAMILY & KIDS

Are you always scrambling for the perfect birthday gifts? For your own child or their next birthday party - this package has everything you need! Use these gift cards and gift baskets to curate the perfect gift for the loved ones and friends in your life. Package includes a $100 gift card to Rey to Z, a $100 gift gard to Monica & Andy, a bag of toys from Dizzy Cow, and a toy basket from Discovery Toys filled with a variety of fun & educational toys. You can rest easy as you have your next round of children’s birthday gifts covered!

Thanks to: Discovery Toys, Monica & Andy, Rey To Z, The Dizzy Cow

Starting Bid: $200

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504 BOWLING PARTY FOR 10 AT WAVELAND BOWL

FAMILY & KIDS

Calling all lean, mean, bowling machines! The winner of this item and nine friends will enjoy a bowling party compliments of Waveland Bowl! Get your bowling shoes on! Remember, it’s not how you bowl, it’s how you roll! Two lanes and shoes included. Winner must call to reserve.

Thanks to: Waveland Bowl

Starting Bid: $150

505 CALLING ALL CREATIVES! KIDCREATE BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR 12

FAMILY & KIDS

Inspire your young artist and their friends at a Kidcreate Studio art-themed birthday party. Kidcreate’s parties, for kids ages 3 to 12 years, mix fun art projects with lots of giggles and grins. There are hundreds of art projects to choose from or have Kidcreate create a custom project to match your party’s theme!

Valid for 1.5 hour birthday party at Kidcreate Studio for up to 12 children.

Thanks To: KidCreate Studio

Starting Bid: $125

506 A SPORTY DANCING DUO

FAMILY & KIDS

For your sporty ballerina, or two kids with opposite passions, this package has everything you need! For the ballerina, a gift certificate for four consecutive ballet classes at Tutu School in Roscoe Village and for your soccer lover, six weeks of Lil’ Kickers or Skills Institute Soccer - a child development program for kids ages 18 months to 10 years of age.

Soccer certificate expires in October, 2024.

Thanks to: Lil’ Kickers, Tutu School Roscoe Village

Starting Bid: $125

507 NO SCHOOL? NO PROBLEM!

FAMILY & KIDS

Looking for an activity for those random days off school? This package has everything you need to help your child have fun and burn energy! Includes a $200 gift card to ClimbZone, a $100 gift card to Fit City Kids, and one free month of classes at Windy City Ninjas/Ultimate Ninjas, along with four Windy City Ninjas/Ultimate Ninjas Family Fun Night Passes. ClimbZone gift card not valid for food, beverages, or video games.

Thanks to: ClimbZone, Fit City Kids, Windy City Ninjas/Ultimate Ninjas - Chicago

Starting Bid: $250

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508 GUARANTEED ENTRANCE INTO 3 ST. BEN’S AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS OF THE FAMILY’S CHOOSING FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

FAMILY & KIDS

No need to cross your fingers after submitting those highly sought after club forms any longer! The winner of this package is entitled to three after-school clubs of their choice during the 2024-2025 school year. The winner will still be charged club fees, but they are guaranteed entrance into three clubs (this may be split up between different children within each family).

Thanks to: St. Benedict Preparatory School

Starting Bid: $75

509 LET’S ROCK OUT ! SCHOOL OF ROCK IMMERSION PASS

- (5) 30-MINUTE LESSONS IN TWO WEEKS

FAMILY & KIDS

“Ahem”! (Tap, Tap)” Is this mic on? Are you ready to Roccccckkkkkkkkkk!?” Take your musical skills to the next level and bid on this incredible auction package designed for instrument players!

This package includes a School of Rock Immersion Pass, which offers five immersive, 30-minute lessons over two weeks with top-notch instructors.

So whether you’re a beginner, or an experienced player, get ready to rock out and take your music to the next level with the School of Rock Immersion Pass.

Thanks to: School of Rock Chicago

Starting Bid: $50

510 LYRIQ MUSIC SCHOOL 4-WEEK LESSON TRIAL

FAMILY & KIDS

Do-Re-Mi! Learn new musical skills with our “Lyriq Lessons” auction package, perfect for anyone picking up an instrument or working on vocal training. This package includes four 30-minute lessons with the experts at Lyriq Music, available for new students in voice, guitar, violin, piano, and more with options for ages 4 and up. And the best part? These lessons are valid until April 2025, so you have plenty of time to find your groove and unleash your inner musical talents. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the professionals at Lyriq Music School!

Thanks to: LYRIQ Music School

Starting Bid: $75

511 A FAMILY THAT BIKES TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER!

FAMILY & KIDS

It’s that time of year to dust off your bike and tune it up for summer. Pull it out of the garage and head over to Roscoe Village Bikes for a Basic Bike Tune-Up. This package also includes a Stryder Balance Bike from BFF Bikes so you can ride your freshly tuned-up bike alongside your little one!

Thanks to: BFF Bikes, Roscoe Village Bikes

Starting Bid: $100

512 FOR THE LITTLE ATHLE TE IN YOUR LIFE

FAMILY & KIDS

Flag Football, Soccer, Floor Hockey, Basketball, Cheerleading... the list goes on and on... it’s so hard to pick just one! Luckily you don’t have to, because this package includes a gift certificate for any fall or spring season with I-9 Sports AND $100 of NBGC Programming & NBGC Swag. Double the fun with two incredible youth athletic programs!

Thanks to: I-9 Sports, NBGC

Starting Bid: $150

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600 RETURN TO YOUR AUTHENTIC ESSENCE - PRIVATE SOUND BATH FOR 10 HOME & HEALTH

The winner and nine friends will embark on a 1.5-hour private, serene journey to their inner sanctuary in this meditative sound experience. Here, we embrace the art of release, shedding self-imposed barriers to unveil your authentic self. Through immersive experiences of sound, breath, voice, and introspection, we navigate the labyrinth of your being, moving through your shadow and releasing blocked energies. The symphony of carefully crafted sounds activates your body’s natural calm, inviting you to soften, unwind, and reconnect. Join us to recline comfortably, receive the healing sounds, and rekindle your connection with your true self, inviting a return to your authentic essence. You and your friends are sure to enjoy this journey of profound relaxation and self-exploration!

Thanks to: Katie Riffel - Intuit Healing

Starting Bid: $150

601 PERSONAL FITNESS - SMALL GROUP TRAINING AT ORANGE SHOE

HOME & HEALTH

Want to switch up your workout with new moves and feed off the contagious energy of group exercise? Orange Shoe personal trainers use their diverse fitness backgrounds to create small group fitness classes that keep your workouts energized and challenging. Reach your personal training goals with One Month of Unlimited Small Group Training Sessions & Fitness Assessment!

Winner must activate 45 Days Upon Receipt. This offer is valid for New Clients Only (non-members).

One Gift Certificate per recipient. Contact to redeem: Lakeview@orangeshoe.com

Thanks to: Orange Shoe Personal Fitness

Starting Bid: $160

602 SPRING INTO STYLE

HOME & HEALTH

Put some pep in your step and your style this spring with a fresh hair routine! Head on over to Trixie Girl Blow Dry Bar for a new “do” with any one of the 4 blowouts included in this package.

Thanks to: Trixie Girl Blow Dry Bar

Starting Bid: $90

603 PERSONAL TRAINING & MANUAL THERAPY AT THE FIT INSTITUTE

HOME & HEALTH

Carrying and corralling your kids not cutting it for your workouts anymore? Are you sore from your everyday activities? Get back in shape with three personal training sessions (1 hour each) & 1- 30 minute Manual Therapy Session at The Fit Institute.

Thanks to: The Fit Institute

Starting Bid: $175

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604 BRO DATE - HAIRCUT AND BEER

HOME & HEALTH

Who says brunch dates are just for the ladies?! Grab your best bro and head on over to Rev. Billy’s Chop Shop to get “lined up” with your two $60 dollar Gift Cards. Continue the Brofest at O’Donovans as you enjoy a beer with your bud with a $35 Gift Card. Feeling greedy? Don’t bring your bro, and keep all cuts and the drinks for yourself... it’s winner’s choice!

Thanks to: Rev. Billy’s Chop Shop, O’Donovan’s

Starting Bid: $75

605 MONTH LONG PASS FOR TWO AT CROSSTOWN FITNESS

HOME & HEALTH

Looking to get back into a gym routine? Crosstown Fitness makes it simple for you and your partner to jump right in with this Month Long Pass for Two

Experience Crosstown Fitness’ high intensity training with over 100 weekly group fitness classes to choose from. Crosstown Fitness combines interval training and cardio to give you a full body workout and transform you inside and out. Certified trainers lead classes that offer drills which incorporate cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, agility, and balance. The endless variety of exercises and instructor styles ensures that no two classes are the same and that every class feels new and exciting.

Other amenities at Crosstown Fitness include: Over 100 weekly classes offering high intensity training, yoga, “Stand Up Paddle Boarding” on the beach, on-site drop-in childcare so you never have to sweat it while you workout, and personal training by industry leading certified trainers.

Go ahead and bid...it’s time to get fit!

Thanks to: Crosstown Fitness

Starting Bid: $200

606 A NIGHT OUT, A MORNING OF RECOVERY

HOME & HEALTH

Play hard, recoop harder! This package entitles the winner and their date to a great night out with $100 to Pizza Portofino and $100 to RPM Italian. Sample drinks and eats at both locations then see where the rest of the night takes you! Once the night ends, you’re sure to sleep peacefully knowing that you have two Hangover IV’s (courtesy of IVme Wellness & Aestheics) waiting for you the next morning. Rest assured that this package has the start of your night and the next morning covered...now all you have to do is fill in the middle!

Thanks to: IV Me Wellness, Pizzeria Portofino, RPM Italian

Starting Bid: $250

607 ULTIMATE RECOVERY WITH FYZICAL THERAPY & BALANCE CENTER - CHICAGO

HOME & HEALTH

Are you in pain and in need of recovery? This package will focus on improving your quality of life by using a holistic, wholebody approach to connect your diagnosis with a customized plan of care.

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Skilled Orthopedic therapists can help you overcome orthopedic pain or immobility! If you’ve been thrust into learning all you can about it, as the orthopedic specialists, they’re here to help you! Winner is entitled to an Initial Examination in preparation for Dry Needling, alongside 6 Dry Needling Sessions, and 6 Normatec Compression Boots sessions, and 1 Hypervolt 2 Percussive Massage Gun. With this recovery package you’ll be back to your old self in no time!

Thanks to: FYZICAL Irving Park

Starting Bid: $400

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608 10 PACK OF GROUP PASSES WITH ETHOS PERSONAL TRAINING SYSTEMS

HOME & HEALTH

Transform how you look, feel, and move with Ethos Training Systems! The winner is entitled to 10 Group sessions with a personal trainer. You’re sure to feel different after attending these dynamic small group classes built for results!

Thanks to: Ethos Training Systems

Starting Bid: $140

609 GOING TO THE DENTIST IS FUN AT LITTLE CHOMPERS WITH DR. MICHAEL !

HOME & HEALTH

Bid on this Educational & Fun Dental Experience at Little Chompers complete w/ a Sonic Care Kids Toothbrush! Little Chompers is focused on quality care, individualized service, and a blast of fun! This package includes an initial dental examination, dental cleaning, fluoride treatment, and bitewing x-rays (as needed). Whether it’s your child’s first dental visit or a repeat appointment, they are sure to leave with a big happy (and clean) smile!

Thanks to: Little Chompers Pediatric Dentistry

Starting Bid: $150

610 TOOTHBUDS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY VISIT FOR 1!

HOME & HEALTH

It’s that time of year again! Take your child for a dental visit at Toothbuds Pediatric Dentistry complete with an exam, cleaning, and fluoride treatment for one child. The dental team at Tooth Buds Pediatric Dentistry believes that every dental visit should be a fun and positive experience. The staff at Tooth Buds truly love working with children and we know you’re sure to enjoy your visit!

Thanks to: Toothbuds Pediatric Dentistry

Starting Bid: $125

611 CAN YOU SEE ME NOW? SECOND CITY EYE CARE CONTACT LENS EYE EXAM PLUS YEAR SUPPLY OF CONTACT LENSES

HOME & HEALTH

Better vision awaits at Second City Eye Care! The winner will be treated to a contact lens eye exam with a year supply of contact lenses (up to $200 in value). The winner must be a student at St. Ben’s. This expires 1 year from the Gala event (4/13/25).

Thanks to: Second City Eye Care

Starting Bid: $200

612 STRONG AND RELAXED WITH KICKBOXING & MASSAGE!

HOME & HEALTH

Start out stronger and tougher with a full month membership to KickHouse - Lincoln Square! Enjoy your new boxing gloves and hand wraps, while receiving $100 off a full membership (after your first month) with the gift certificate included in this package. Then treat yourself to a 60 minute Wellness Massage at Bloom Yoga Studio! Great for muscle aches, stress relief, and relaxation. A Wellness Massage is a wonderful way to reduce stress and release deeply-held muscle patterns. This therapeutic style of massage can also be a highly effective form of body maintenance for athletes. Go ahead -exercise and massage should be more than just an occasional treat!

*Boxing gloves and hand wraps to be picked up during first class. $100 KickHouse gift certificate to be used towards a full membership.

Thanks to: KickHouse - Lincoln Square, Bloom Yoga Studio

Starting Bid: $200

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TEACHER TREATS

700 LOU’S AND LUNCH WITH MRS. METZ

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and three friends will be treated to lunch at Lou Malnati’s on Lincoln Ave during a school day. We’ll walk to Lou’s, have a pizza lunch, and if we’re still hungry, stop by Cookie Spin for dessert!

Starting bid: $100

701 UNDER THE SEA ADVENTURE WITH MS. HAYES (PRESCHOOL)

TEACHER TREATS

After school on Friday, May 3rd, your child and two preschool friends will join Ms. Hayes and Ms. Granitz for an afternoon filled with ocean-themed crafts and games. We’ll have a pizza dinner, a special treat, and watch “Finding Dory” (rated PG). Students will be picked up from their classrooms at the end of the school day (if they do not attend on Friday, they can be dropped off at 3pm at the preschool entrance – 3901 N. Bell Ave) and will be picked up from the same location at 6pm. We hope to see you there!

Starting bid: $100

702 UNDER THE SEA ADVENTURE WITH MS. GRANITZ (PRESCHOOL)

TEACHER TREATS

After school on Friday, May 3rd, your child and two preschool friends will join Ms. Granitz and Ms. Hayes for an afternoon filled with ocean-themed crafts and games. We’ll have a pizza dinner, a special treat, and watch “Finding Dory” (rated PG). Students will be picked up from their classrooms at the end of the school day (if they do not attend on Friday, they can be dropped off at 3pm at the preschool entrance – 3901 N. Bell Ave) and will be picked up from the same location at 6pm. We hope to see you there!

Starting bid: $100

703 POTTERY PAINTING WITH MRS. PIKULSKI (PRESCHOOL)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and one friend will join Mrs. Pikulski and Mrs. Kattner for pottery painting on Monday, April 22nd. Each child will paint a pottery item of his/her choice. Students will use acrylic paint, paintbrushes, and ceramic markers. We are going to have a lot of fun! We can’t wait to see the completed and unique art pieces of our winning students!

Starting bid: $100

704 POTTERY PAINTING WITH MRS. KATTNER (PRESCHOOL)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and one friend will join Mrs. Kattner and Mrs. Pikulski for pottery painting on Monday, April 22nd. Each child will paint a pottery item of his/her choice. Students will use acrylic paint, paintbrushes, and ceramic markers. We are going to have a lot of fun! We can’t wait to see the completed and unique art pieces of our winning students!

Starting bid: $100

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705 A STAR WARS AND JURASSIC PARK PLAYDATE WITH MRS. JOHNSON (PK4- GRADE 1)

TEACHER TREATS

On this playdate, your child and three friends will meet in Mrs. Johnson’s classroom and sculpt dinosaurs out of clay, decorate Star Wars-shaped sugar cookies, and strike up a drum band to Darth Vader and the Star Wars theme music and the Jurassic Park movie scores! In addition to cookies, a light snack and juice will be provided by Mrs. Johnson.

Starting bid: $100

706 SLIME AND POKÉMON WATCH PARTY WITH MR. GARIBALDI (GRADES K-3)TEACHER TREATS

Your child and three friends will join Mr. Garibaldi in Room 116 after school to watch “Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back” (rated G), while making slime and having treats. Date to be arranged with the winning family.

Starting bid: $100

707 COOKIES, MILK, AND A MOVIE WITH MS. TARAS (GRADES K-1)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and two friends will spend an afternoon with Ms. Taras and Mrs. Weiderkehr getting creative by decorating yummy cookies and enjoying them with some milk, while relaxing with a movie in the library.

Starting bid: $100

708 COOKIES, MILK, AND A MOVIE WITH MRS. WIEDERKEHR (GRADES K-1)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and two friends will spend an afternoon with Mrs. Wiederkehr and Ms. Taras getting creative by decorating yummy cookies and enjoying them with some milk, while relaxing with a movie in the library.

Starting bid: $100

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709 FINGERS AND FRAPPS WITH MS. ZADROZNY (GRADES K-8)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and two friends will stay after school on Thursday, May 9th for a walk to Starbucks and a manicure. Students can choose a cake pop and frappuccino and will be treated to a manicure at Ruby Nails. Students can be picked up at school at 5:30pm.

Starting bid: $100

710 FINGERS AND FRAPPS WITH MRS. GEPPERT (GRADES K-8)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and two friends will stay after school on Thursday, May 9th for a walk to Starbucks and a manicure. Students can choose a cake pop and frappuccino and will be treated to a manicure at Ruby Nails. Students can be picked up at school at 5:30pm.

Starting bid: $100

711 LET’S GO TO THE ZOO WITH MS. SULEIMAN (GRADES 2-3)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and three friends will meet Ms. Suleiman at Lincoln Park Zoo for a day of fun with some animals! Students can pick which exhibits they’d like to see, enjoy a lunch break, and then see some more of their favorites at the zoo. Date TBD with the winning bidder’s family. Parents will need to provide transportation to the event.

Starting bid: $100

712 PPP DAY WITH MS. SMITH AND MS. HYLAND (GRADES K-2)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and a friend will join us at Welles Park on June 11th from 11-1:30pm for Pizza, Popsicles & Play!! We’ll start our time off with some “Play”, then we’ll take a little break to have some “Pizza”, “Play” a bit more, and end with a “Popsicle” treat!

Starting bid: $100

713 CUBS GAME WITH MS. BARRY (GRADES K-5)

TEACHER TREATS

Root, root, root for the Cubbies! Join Ms. Barry, Ms. O’Daniel, and Mrs. Fritz for a hot dog and baseball at Wrigley Field on June 2nd at 1:20pm. Don’t forget to wear your Chicago best!

Starting bid: $100

714 CUBS GAME WITH MRS. FRITZ (GRADES K-5)

TEACHER TREATS

Root, root, root for the Cubbies! Join Ms. Barry, Ms. O’Daniel, and Mrs. Fritz for a hot dog and baseball at Wrigley Field on June 2nd at 1:20pm. Don’t forget to wear your Chicago best!

Starting bid: $100

715 CUBS GAME WITH MS. O’DANIEL (GRADES K-5)

TEACHER TREATS

Root, root, root for the Cubbies! Join Ms. Barry, Ms. O’Daniel, and Mrs. Fritz for a hot dog and baseball at Wrigley Field on June 2nd at 1:20pm. Don’t forget to wear your Chicago best!

Starting bid: $100

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716 PAINT AND SIP WITH MS. CARLINO (GRADE 3)

TEACHER TREATS

Spend the afternoon painting with Ms. Carlino and the third-grade team. Your child and one friend from class will join us after school on Monday, May 20th for a guided drawing/painting and some snacks and drinks!

Starting bid: $100

717 PAINT AND SIP WITH MS. SMITH (GRADE 3)

TEACHER TREATS

Spend the afternoon painting with Ms. Carlino and the third-grade team. Your child and one friend from class will join us after school on Monday, May 20th for a guided drawing/painting and some snacks and drinks!

Starting bid: $100

718 PAINT AND SIP WITH MS. SEARS (GRADE 3)

TEACHER TREATS

Spend the afternoon painting with Ms. Carlino and the third-grade team. Your child and one friend from class will join us after school on Monday, May 20th for a guided drawing/painting and some snacks and drinks!

Starting bid: $100

719 CHURRO AND CRAFT DAY WITH MS. MCDONOUGH (PK-GRADE 4)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and two friends will join Ms. McDonough one day after school for a churro and craft afternoon! We’ll grab some churros to enjoy, while making Guatemalan worry dolls for everyone to take home!

Date TBD by winner and teacher.

Starting bid: $100

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SUNDAES ON SATURDAY WITH MS. GILLET (GRADES 4-5)

TEACHER TREATS

Come have Sundaes on Saturday with Ms. Gillet, Ms. DeAngelis, and Ms. Tarantino! Your child and three friends will meet at Margie’s Candies, then head over to Horner Park for some fun with their favorite fourth-grade teachers! The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th.

Starting bid: $100

721 SUNDAES ON SATURDAY WITH MS. DEANGELIS (GRADES 4-5)

TEACHER TREATS

Come have Sundaes on Saturday with Ms. Gillet, Ms. DeAngelis, and Ms. Tarantino! Your child and three friends will meet at Margie’s Candies, then head over to Horner Park for some fun with their favorite fourth-grade teachers! The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th

Starting bid: $100

722 SUNDAES ON SATURDAY WITH MS. TARANTINO (GRADES 4-5)

TEACHER TREATS

Come have Sundaes on Saturday with Ms. Gillet, Ms. DeAngelis, and Ms. Tarantino! Your child and three friends will meet at Margie’s Candies, then head over to Horner Park for some fun with their favorite fourth-grade teachers! The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th.

Starting bid: $100

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723 PIZZA AND TIE-DYE PARTY WITH THE FIFTH-GRADE TEACHERS (GRADES 5-6)

TEACHER TREATS

Join the fifth-grade teachers for an afternoon of creativity, food, and fun! Your child will be able to tie-dye two items of clothing and enjoy pizza and ice cream with their teachers and friends! Party date TBD - either June 10th or June 11th.

MULTI-SALE: $75 each; 109 slots available

724 SKOKIE SPORTS AFTERNOON WITH MR. WHITE (GRADES 5-8)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and two friends will spend the afternoon skipping school and heading to Skokie for lunch and some sports. The winner will decide on a restaurant in the area (Wingstop, Panda Express, Five Guys, or Portillo’s) for a quick lunch around 12:30pm before heading over to Skokie Sports Park to play putt-putt, hit the driving range, or use the batting cages (maybe even all three)! On the way back, we’ll stop for some Rita’s water ice all before returning to school at dismissal.

Starting bid: $100

725 STARBUCKS RUN WITH MS. D & MS. B (GRADES 4-5)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child (Grades 4-5) and one friend will enjoy a mid-day break at Starbucks with Ms. Deletioglu and Ms. Balzkow including a delicious beverage of their choice and a treat.

Starting bid: $100

726 STARBUCKS RUN WITH MS. D & MS. B (GRADES 6-8)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child (Grades 6-8) and one friend will enjoy a mid-day break at Starbucks with Ms. Deletioglu and Ms. Balzkow including a delicious beverage of their choice and a treat.

Starting bid: $100

727 OUTDOOR MOVIE DAY AT GALLAGHER WAY WITH MS. RICHARDS, MS. KOERNER AND MR. THALLAMER (GRADES K-8)

TEACHER TREATS

Have you wanted to see an outdoor movie right outside of Wrigley Field? Your child and five friends can join Ms. Richards, Ms. Koerner, and Mr. Thallmer this summer to watch a movie, hang out with friends, and enjoy some popcorn/candy in the beautiful weather!

Starting bid: $100

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728 SPIN ART AND WINGSTOP WITH MRS. HERNANDEZ (GRADES 6-8)

TEACHER TREATS

Have you ever thought about how much fun a paint studio would be? Your child and two friends will join Mrs. Hernandez for a unique art class at Spin Art Nation & Splatter studio, combining creative arts with STEM elements to stimulate young minds and show them the many possibilities available with thinking and innovation. If that wasn’t fun enough, they’ll walk two blocks with Mrs. Hernandez for lunch at Wingstop! Let’s create, unlock imagination’s endless possibilities, and enjoy a meal together!

Your child will meet Mrs. Hernandez at Spin Art Nation & Splatter studio (Irving Park) on a mutually-agreed upon date. After class, students and Mrs. Hernandez will walk two blocks to Wingstop, where you will pick up your child.

Starting bid: $100

729 A SCHOOL DAY AFTERNOON AT WRIGLEY WITH MS. VOYNOVICH AND MR. STARE (GRADES 6-8)

TEACHER TREATS

What is better than a day game at Wrigley?! A day game at Wrigley with Ms. Voynovich and Mr. Stare on a school day! Your child (Grades 6-8) and one friend will leave school early one day this spring and head with Ms. Voynovich and Mr. Stare to cheer on the Cubs! We’ll leave school around 11am, walk to Wrigley, enjoy lunch and snacks at/around the ballpark, and root, root, root for the Cubbies!

We’ll work with the winner to finalize the date for a game in late April or May. Parents will pick up the students at the corner of Irving Park Rd. and Clark St. after the game.

Starting bid: $100

730 BOWLING AND PIZZA WITH MR. GALUS (GRADES 6-8)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and three friends will meet Mr. Galus at Waveland for three games of bowling and pizza. Beginning at 4:00 p.m.; date to be determined.

Starting bid: $100

731 SLIME MAKING WITH MRS. HOULIHAN (GRADES K-5)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and two friends will join Mrs. Houlihan after school on Monday, May 13th for a slime-making party in the STEM lab. We will be making two different types of slime. All materials and a small treat will be provided.

Starting bid: $100

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732 BOARD GAMES AND PIZZA WITH MS. BALMES (GRADES 5-8)

TEACHER TREATS

Your child and three friends can enjoy a fun tabletop gaming get together at St. Benedict. Enjoy playing strategy games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, or other strategy games of choice after school for two hours (includes pizza and pop).

Starting bid: $100

733 PIZZA-MAKING PARTY WITH MR. DEAKINS (GRADES K-8)

TEACHER TREATS

Meet Mr. Deakins at Bacino’s Pizza (2204 N. Lincoln Ave) for a pizza-making party! The winner and seven friends will get to create their own masterpieces, and the professionals at Bacino’s will take it from there. Appetizers, pizza, dessert, and soft drinks are included.

Starting bid: $100

734 AFTERNOON AROUND THE WORLD (GRADES 1-8)

TEACHER TREATS

Ms. Kilner, Ms. Hearns, Ms. Thompson, Ms. Gabriel, and Ms. Ballenger for an after-school party celebrating music, dance, culture and food! In “An Afternoon Around the World,” students in grades 1-8 will have a feast of foods from different cultures and countries, including empanadas, gyros, churros, and more. We’ll also explore the culture of countries around the world through interactive music and dance performances, trivia, and games! This will be held after school from 3-4:30pm on Monday, April 22nd for up to 15 students. Please inform any of these teachers if your student has any food allergies prior to the date.

MULTI-SALE: $75 each; 15 slots available

735 LIBRARIAN FOR A DAY (GRADES 1-5)

TEACHER TREATS

Spend the day with Mrs. Wiederkehr in the St. Benedict Library as Librarian for a Day! Check out books, read to students, add books to the collection, create displays, and choose the Mystery Word and Question of the Week! Potbelly lunch with Mrs. Wiederkehr is included!

Starting bid: $100

736 MRS. STANCIN’S CERAMIC FISH ART INSTALLATION PROJECT

TEACHER TREATS

Students will join Mrs. Stancin at dismissal for a special after school ceramic workshop! Students will create a fish sculpture using clay that will be installed in an outdoor area to beautify the school campus for years to come! Students will also have an opportunity to create their own fish for installation in their home garden. Participating artists will be provided with a snack and all supplies to get their creativity flowing.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 (3:00pm-5:30pm)

*No Extended Care provided on this date

St. Benedict Students in Grades 1 through 8 only.

MULTI-SALE: $75 each; 30 slots available

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737 PONY/HORSE RIDE OUTING WITH MS. GEMO

TEACHER TREATS

Let your child unplug and get out of the city for a few hours and ride a horse (or pony for young children). Ms. Gemo will transport your child and up to 5 friends in the school bus and take the kids for a riding lesson. Afterwards, she’ll treat them to lunch!

(Need to schedule in June or July 2024 – subject to availability).

Starting bid: $250

738 CREATE YOUR OWN CHICAGO FIELD TRIP ON YOUR PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS WITH YOUR GUIDE, MR. ACCARDI

TEACHER TREATS

Plan a field trip for this lucky student and 5 friends with the St. Benedict School Bus. We will go from Rogers Park to Pullman and from the lakefront to Midway and everywhere in between. Start with breakfast, tour places of student’s choosing, and have lunch at the Billy Goat, more touring, and then dinner at Spacca Napoli Pizzeria. Check out the secrets of our great city. Students guaranteed to sleep in the next day!

Date tbd with winning family.

Starting bid: $250

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LOVEY AND ME PHOTOS CLASS PROJECTS

My Lovey & Me

A lovey, a teddy bear, a cuddle buddy, a blanket...

Every child has that one special friend who goes with them everywhere and without whom bedtime would be impossible. Capturing that special relationship now so that you can teasure it forever is the inspiration behind this most adorable portrait series.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. BEN’S

www.andrewweeksphotography.com

www.my loveyand me.com

Every child has that one special friend who goes with them everywhere and without whom bedtime would be impossible.

A special thanks to Andrew Weeks for helping us capture that special relationship between your preschooler and their lovey, teddy bear, cuddle buddy, or blanket.

Please head over to Andrew’s website to view your child’s photos and purchase directly.

Andrew has generously donated all of his time and costs so 100% of proceeds go directly to the school.

www.andrewweeksphotography.com

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Order Your Child’s Photo Here >>> 5x7 Print $25 8x10 Print $35 1 Digital File $75 2 Digital File $100 All Digital Files $125

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800 NOT YOUR TYPICAL SCHOOL PHOTOS - PRINTED PHOTO $30

801 NOT YOUR TYPICAL SCHOOL PHOTOS - DIGITAL FILES + PRINT $60 CLASS PROJECTS

Say Cheese! Finally, some school photos worth hanging on your wall! We had a blast capturing your kids at school! We choose our favorite to print so we hope you like it!! Buy this now and we’ll have it sent home from school. But we aren’t going to lie, there were so many good ones it was hard to choose just one - so we’ll leave that up to you! Please go view all of your photos at the QR code provided and head over to Item #801 to buy the digital download of all your photos. You can keep them in color or print in black and white, but either way they are adorable and we’re sure you’ll just love them.

Thanks To: Katie Walsh

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802 FIRST COMMUNION MOSAIC CROSS PROJECT $50

CLASS PROJECTS

Special Keepsake for your 2nd Grader’s First Holy Communion. Hand-made by each student, this personalized mosaic cross will be blessed by Fr. Steve and will be a cherished remembrance from their First Holy Communion.

803 VIP PARKING SPOT AT CHURCH FOR 10:00AM MASS FOR 2024-25

804 VIP PARKING SPOT AT CHURCH FOR NOON MASS FOR 2024-25

CHURCH PREMIUM

Want to be “Easy Like Sunday Morning” and Park like a Pro for the 10:30 AM (#806) orthe Noon 12:00 PM (#807) Sunday Mass?

Bid on the 2024-2025 VIP CHURCH parking space. Your parking location will be reserved near the church side entrance next to the rectory garage. Space is only available for that particular Mass hour. Valid from September 2024 to end of August 2025.

Thanks To: Father Steve Kanonik

Value: PRICELESS Starting Bid: $200

805 VIP PRESCHOOL PARKING SPOT AT SBPS 2024-2025

SCHOOL PREMIUM

Afternoons can be hard. ROLL UP EASY! No more driving around the block looking for a spot. Bid on the 2024-2025 VIP PRESCHOOL parking spot. A spot will be reserved on Byron for the full school year - August 2024 to June 2025.

Thanks to: Ms. Rachel Gemo

Value: PRICELESS Starting Bid: $250

806 VIP PARKING SPOT AT SBPS 2024-2025 (K-5 DISMISSAL)

SCHOOL PREMIUM

Afternoons can be hard. ROLL UP EASY! No more driving around the block looking for a spot. Bid on the 2024-2025 VIP ELEMENTARY parking spot. A spot will be reserved on Byron for the full school year - August 2024 to June 2025.

Thanks to: Ms. Rachel Gemo

Value: PRICELESS Starting Bid: $250

807 VIP PARKING SPOT AT SBPS 2024-2025 (MIDDLE SCHOOL DISMISSAL)

SCHOOL PREMIUM

Afternoons can be hard. ROLL UP EASY! No more driving around the block looking for a spot. Bid on the 2024-2025 VIP MIDDLE SCHOOL parking spot. A spot will be reserved on Byron for the full school yearAugust 2024 to June 2025.

Thanks to: Ms. Rachel Gemo

Value: PRICELESS Starting Bid: $250

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808 PRIORITY PEW FOR 8TH GRADE GRADUATION

SCHOOL PREMIUM

Get a priority pew view of all of the Pomp and Circumstance! Celebrate your son or daughter’s 8th Grade Graduation with a perfect view of the Mass and Graduation Ceremony. The winner of this bid receives a whole pew for family and guests. This pew will be the first pew seated right behind the graduates.

Thanks to: Ms. Rachel Gemo

Value: PRICELESS Starting Bid: $250

809 PRIORITY SEATING FOR KINDERGARTEN PROMOTION

CEREMONY - ROOM 116

MR. GARIBALDI

SCHOOL PREMIUM

It’s the Big Promotion Day! Sit front and center with up to a total of 4 guests for your child’s Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony in June. You’ll be able to see, hear, and enjoy all the tender moments of your child’s milestone event.

810 PRIORITY SEATING FOR KINDERGARTEN PROMOTION

CEREMONY - ROOM 117

MS. O’DANIEL

811 PRIORITY SEATING FOR KINDERGARTEN PROMOTION

CEREMONY - ROOM 119

MS. TARAS

Thanks to: Ms. Rachel Gemo

Value: PRICELESS Starting Bid: $250

812 PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT FRONT ROW SEATING

SCHOOL PREMIUM

Arrive right on time and still be able to capture the sweetest or most hilarious moments of your kid(s)! Score one for parent(s) of the year! (Fist Bump). Priority seating for up to 8 friends and family members for the 2024 Preschool Christmas Show.

Thanks to: Ms. Rachel Gemo

Value: PRICELESS Starting Bid: $250

813 CHRISTMAS CONCERT GRADES K-2 FRONT ROW SEATING

SCHOOL PREMIUM

Too many heads in the way to see your little munchkin? Have no fear! Get a clear view with priority seating for up to 8 friends and family members for the 2043 K-2 Christmas Show.

Thanks to: Ms. Rachel Gemo

Value: PRICELESS Starting Bid: $250

814 CHRISTMAS CONCERT GRADES 3-5 FRONT ROW SEATING

SCHOOL PREMIUM

Too many heads in the way to see your little munchkin? Have no fear! Priority seating for up to 8 friends and family members for the 2024 Grades 3-5 Christmas Show.

Thanks to: MS. Rachel Gemo

Value: PRICELESS Starting Bid: $250

815 MIDDLE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT FRONT ROW SEATING

SCHOOL PREMIUM

Want to be in front row for your Middle Schooler? They might tell you, “Cringe!” But you get your last, or close to last, time to see them shine. Winning! Priority seating for up to 8 friends and family members for the 2024 Middle School Christmas Show.

Thanks to: Ms. Rachel Gemo

Value: PRICELESS Starting Bid: $250

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816 OUT OF UNIFORM PASS BOOKLET $100 EACH

SCHOOL PREMIUM

Give your K-8 child a gift that keeps on giving! Buy an out of uniform booklet that contains one out of uniform pass for each month of the 2024-25 school year (Aug 2024 – June 2025). Students choose the day he/she would like to redeem their out of uniform pass. What student wouldn’t like this extra treat?

Thanks to: Ms. Rachel Gemo

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CARNIVAL GAME PARTY IN THE GYM SCHOOL DONATION COMPETITION

Step Right Up! It’s time for some healthy competition!

Can your child’s grade win “A Day at the Carnival” with the most donations made to their grade level package out of all the Carnival Game Party Contest packages 817-826 for our school?

Show St. Ben’s your support and the grade level with the most collected by end of day on Monday, April 15 will earn a Carnival Game Party in the gym for all the students in that grade that will include age-appropriate carnival games and prizes, hotdogs, popcorn, and tons of fun!

Carnival Day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st during school hours (in the morning for preschool).

Let the games begin- we hope your grade level wins!!!

Thanks to: Ms. Rachel Gemo 817

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KINDERGARTEN GRADE LEVEL DONATION PACKAGE
FIRST GRADE DONATION PACKAGE
SECOND GRADE DONATION PACKAGE 821 THIRD GRADE DONATION PACKAGE 822 FOURTH GRADE DONATION PACKAGE 823 FIFTH GRADE DONATION PACKAGE
SIXTH GRADE DONATION PACKAGE
SEVENTH GRADE DONATION PACKAGE
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900 TRIVIA NIGHT 2024

POST PARTIES

Join us to celebrate the Red, White & Blue at this year’s, parentsonly Trivia Night. Coordinate your slate of five or six St. Ben’s friends and we’ll quiz you on America’s favorite pastimes: Sports, Movies, Music, and Celebrity. Make 2024 the year you embrace the Trivia Party’s platform of pizza, beer, and good times!

Date: May 11th, 2024

Hosted by: Matt and Amanda Johnson

MULTI-SALE: Price: $50; 72 Available

901 3X3 MEN’S SIMULATOR SCRAMBLE AT RAVENSWOOD GOLF CLUB

POST PARTIES

Join us for food, fun and a simulated super-scramble “in Hawaii” at Ke’olu Golf Course. Ravenswood Golf Club will host this Hawaiianthemed private event across its eight golf simulators and other accommodations. Golf will consist of 18 holes broken into three sets of six. Each player will be randomly assigned across three, 3-man scramble teams. Prizes for low score, longest drive, and closest to the pin. Social tickets will be available for non-golfers!

Date: April 27th, 2024

Start time: 4:00pm

Hosted by: Todd Carr, Jeff Cupples, Jonathan DeFreytas, and Jake Fisher

MULTI-SALE: Price: $200; 48 Available

902 3X3 MEN’S SIMULATOR

SCRAMBLE AT RAVENSWOOD GOLF CLUB SOCIAL TICKET

POST PARTIES

If you prefer not to golf, but still want to enjoy an open bar and luau catered by Reclaimed, grab your Men’s Simulator Scramble social ticket!

Date: April 27th, 2024 Start time: 4:00pm

Hosted by: Todd Carr, Jeff Cupples, Jonathan DeFreytas and Jake Fisher

MULTI-SALE: Price: $100; 12 Available

903 PRIVATE WHISKEY TASTING AT THE CASTELLI HOUSE

POST PARTIES

Are you a whiskey lover? Then join the Castellis for a unique experience. Ever wondered if you could tell the difference between Weller and Pappy in a blind tasting? Prefer to try your luck distinguishing between Yamazaki 18 and Hibiki 21, or just sample some delicious and well-aged scotches, rums, or cognac (31-year Highland Park from an independent bottler, anyone?)? I have been collecting spirits of all types, mostly focused on whiskeys, for over a decade, but I’m a terrible collector because FOMO drives me to eventually open most bottles I purchase. My loss is your gain - come experience a guided tasting through some of the 150+ open bottles on my bar, plus some special openings, just for this event. Attendees will be asked for their whiskey preferences ahead of time so I can customize the journey to best suit everyone’s palates. Food will be served to ensure we all survive the night.

Date: May 3rd, 2024

Hosted by: The Castelli Family

MULTI-SALE: Price: $250; 12Available

904 PIZZA MAKING AL FRESCO

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Calling all pizza lovers! Please join us for a fun adults-only, pizza-making party! Create your own Neopolitan-style pizza in our outdoor stone oven. A bountiful assortment of Italian drinks, appetizers, and desserts are included. Eat, drink, and be merry while reconnecting with your fellow St. Ben’s parents after a long summer! We hope to see you there!

Date: September 21st, 2024

Hosted by: The Bolton & Crnich Families

MULTI-SALE: Price: $75; 25 Available

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905 SMASHED PLASTIC HAPPY HOUR

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Come see how vinyl records are made at Chicago’s only vinyl pressing plant. Drinks and light appetizers are included.

Adults-only event.

Date: September 14th, 2024

Hosted by: Steve Polutnik & Beka Kohmescher

MULTI-SALE: Price: $30; 75 Available

906 PICK IT UP! OR BETTER YET, TAKE TWO! JOIN US FOR A EUCHRE TOURNAMENT!

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All skill levels are welcome! Whether you never pass on a bower, love to stick it to the dealer, or have no clue what trump means, join us for a fun-filled night of friendly card playing! Bring your A(ce)-Game, or a partner, and don’t be afraid to go alone! Because ultimately, you’ll want to be in this barn! Buy-in is $50 per player. Sandwiches, chips, and kegged beer will be provided. BYOB is encouraged too! So “Suit Up” and let us deal you in!

*Please note that while you may be able to choose your partner for round one, your partner will alternate every round thereafter. Rules and team assignments will be covered in the first half hour, with the tournament commencing at 7pm.

Date: June 7th, 2024

Time: 6:30pm - 10pm

Hosted by: The Belinski & O’Toole Families

MULTI-SALE: Price: $50; 48 Available

907 ROSÉ ALL DAY POST PARTIES

Time to celebrate! Come sip Rosé with fellow moms on the first Friday the kids are back in school.

Date: August 23rd, 2024

Hosted by: Abbey Lipke & Paige Harvey

MULTI-SALE: Price: $45; 65 Available

908 3RD ANNUAL SBPS LADIES’ GOLF OUTING

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Join the ladies of St. Ben’s for nine holes at Heritage Oaks Golf Club in Northbrook, IL. Your ticket includes round-trip bus transportation, golf cart rentals, boxed breakfast, buffet lunch, and contests for the chance to win an array of prizes. All skill levels are welcome from newbie to scratch!

Date: May 31st, 2024

Hosted by: Emily Fisher, Lisa Henry, Katie Albrecht, Tara DeFreytas, and St. Benedict Preparatory School

MULTI-SALE: Price: $215; 52 Available

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909 2ND ANNUAL LADIES’ PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

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Join your fellow pickleball lovers for some fun competition at St. Ben’s 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament! Take a break in play to enjoy some food and drinks. Awards will be provided to the winning teams!

Date: September 22nd, 2024

Hosted by: Amy Cupples, Maureen Carr, Melissa Martin & Karla Stearns

MULTI-SALE: Price: $125; 24 Available

910 2ND ANNUAL ST. BEN’S VS. ST. ANDREW’S KICKBALL GAME

POST PARTIES

Don’t miss out on the 2nd annual St. Ben’s vs. St. Andrew’s kickball game at Hamlin Park! This is an adultsonly kickball game that will start with a front-yard tailgate at Hamlin Park, just steps away from our competition. After everyone is warmed up, we’ll have a very intense, serious competition against our rivals from St. Andrew’s... just kidding, this is for fun...but, there will be a trophy and bragging rights, of course! The game will be followed by post-tailgate food and drinks. Kickball players and cheerleaders are welcome! Wear our school colors!

Date: July 26th, 2024

Hosted by: The Rutherford & Cupples Families

MULTI-SALE: Price: $75; 25 Available

911 MOMS AND DAUGHTERS GET THEIR HIIT ON!

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Moms, let’s show our middle-school daughters how strong we are and what a HIIT workout is all about!

Recommended for 6th-8th grade girls.

Date: April 19th, 2024

Hosted by: Strong By Design & Melissa Cusick

MULTI-SALE: Price: $20; 20 Available

912 THE HUNT 3.0

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Tick Tock, Tick Tock! Teams of 2+ (adults only) will race around the clock. Will you pull out in front in this self-led scavenger HUNT? Do you have what it takes to figure out the clues? Will you be successful with the routes you choose? Please join us for this pulse-pounding, super FUN, urban HUNT around our neighborhood! You will not want to miss this, we promise. Additional details to come!

Date: September 7th, 2024

Hosted by: Adriana Trino, Heidi Lyons & Jen Stull

MULTI-SALE: Price: $75; Available

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913 MEN’S GOLF SCRAMBLE POST PARTIES

Calling all male golfers! Join us for a day on the course! 18 holes at Heritage Oaks, breakfast, drinks, transportation, and lunch provided!

Date: August 23rd, 2024

Hosted by: Matt Neenan, Dan Knuckey, Brian Stearns, Brian Kluznik, Mike Dzamba & Ken Lyons, and St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory School

MULTI-SALE: Price: $250; 82 Available

914 “TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR” VIEWING PARTY

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Calling all Swifties! Join us after school on Friday, May 3rd, for a special viewing party of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”. Drop your child off with us for movie snacks, glitter tattoos, friendship bracelets, and pizza! We’ll use the theater to play the movie and sing to our favorite “it girl’s” best tunes!

Date: May 3rd, 2024

Hosted by: Lara Bergerson & Grace Bzdawka

MULTI-SALE: Price: $50; 60 Available

915 BOOTIES AND BUBBLES

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Drop it like a squat at Club Pilates where you’ll be treated to a private Reformer Machine class. The class is suited for beginners up to advanced. Socks and water will be provided. After we sweat it out, we’ll head out for bubbles and hors d’oeuvres at a location TBD.

Date: September 28th, 2024

Hosted by: Hajar Aakil & Kasia Nadelhoffer

MULTI-SALE: Price: $75; 10 Available

916 GOLFING, GREAT WINES AND GOOD TIMES

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Hey Parents, are you sure you’re ready for summer?

Kick-start your golf with a 9-hole round (indoor simulators) paired with a summer-themed wine tasting. Not a golfer? No problem! Use the social ticket to drink wine, play pool, play cards, or just hang out with friends!

Date: June 8th, 2024

Hosted by: The Connolly, Kemerley, Parker, and Stock-Schlegel Families

MULTI-SALE: Price: $150; 64 Available

917 GOLFING, GREAT WINES AND GOOD TIMES: SOCIAL TICKET

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Not a golfer? No problem! We still want you there! The social ticket will allow you to drink wine, play pool, play cards, or just hang out with friends!

Date: June 8th, 2024

Hosted by: The Connolly, Kemerley, Parker, and Stock-Schlegel Families

MULTI-SALE: Price: $100; 16 Available

918 SIPPIN’ INTO SUMMER

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Get ready to kick off the summer with us on the first Saturday night of summer break! We’ll guide you through a delightful selection of summer wines, paired with some quirky and exciting snacks. Who knows, you might discover your new favorite porch pounder! So grab your partner, buddy or revel in your solo glory - it’s all about sipping, snacking, and socializing for a good cause. Let’s make it a night to remember!

Date: June 8th, 2024

Hosted by: Hosts: The Carlile & Schick Families

MULTI-SALE: Price: $100; 30 Available

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919 BELL TOWER PARTY

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Enjoy an elegant evening of wine, friendship and fellowship in the famous Bell Tower. This exclusive event is a signature party of the Gala post party roster. Enjoy wine appetizers and oneof-a-kind Chicago city views from the historic Bell tower. This is sure to be an exciting evening of a unique piece of St. Ben’s history and memories to last years.

Date: Friday, October 18th, 2024

Thanks to the Anzur, DeWitt, Pavona, and IrwinBouche families

MULTI-SALE: Price: $150; 24 Available

920 MARGARITAS, MOMS, AND MASSAGES OTRA VEZ!

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Let’s do it again! Please join us for a night of Massages and Margaritas! Each guest will enjoy a 10-15 minute chair massage along with Mexican food & Margaritas!

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024

Hosted by: Molly Eskew and Sally Roach

MULTI-SALE: Price: $75; 32 Available

921 DANCE WITH DRETHROWBACK DANCE FITNESS CLASS

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Throwback Dance Fitness is a nonstop, follow-along dance cardio class. All levels are welcome to get their dance fix to a 90s/2000s nostalgia-inspired playlist, along with some of today’s latest hits too! You’ll pivot, squat, twerk, and sweat in an encouraging “no wrong moves” environment, designed to be the bright spot in your week.

From Rihanna and Beyoncé to Dua Lipa and Jack Harlow, this isn’t a dance cardio class you’ve taken before. The class is designed for you to have a place to play, feel confident, and connect to the joy of dance.

Dance with Dre located at Visceral Dance 3121 N. Rockwell St. Chicago, IL 60618

Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm Immediately following Dance with Dre sips and bites will be provided at Ludlow Liquors Tavern & Garden located at 2959 N. California Ave. Transportation will be provided to Ludlow Liquors.

Date: Thursday, September 19th, 2024

Hosted by: Natalie Battaglia, Reem Couri, Sarah Greubel, Alana Kern, Becky Kross

MULTI-SALE: Price: $75; 30 Available

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We wish to thank our generous sponsors!

$15,000 THE GREAT GATSBY

The Walsh Family

$10,000 SPEAKEASY

Iron Range Capital Partners, LLC

Newman Construction Consulting

$5000 JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Tony and Natalie Battaglia

The Lactation Network

Derek and Kim Lopez

Old Town Med Spa

The Roock Family

The Schick Family

Yvonne’s Dance Academy

$2500 BEES KNEES

Anonhymous

The DeFreytas Family

Everest Transportation Systems LLC (Phil and Ali Weber)

Fingal Construction & Development

The Alex & Rita Gumler Memorial Fund

Amy Preston & Andrew Jahnke

April Doxey and James Kilner

Rob and Melissa Kordas

MacGuidwin Family (Grandparents of Emmy & Ellie Dasher and Nell Gallagher)

The Martin Family

Marc & Lindsey Milanowski

Travis & Kasia Nadelhoffer

The O'Connor Family SERVPRO Team Zubricki Fire & Water Restoration

Thomas Tansor & Aileen Blake

Widler Architects

Wintrust Bank, Northcenter

$1000 TIN LIZZIE

Anonymous

Jean and Bruce Anthony (Grandparents of Teddy, Sully, & Murphy Neenan)

BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC

Jerry Buldak

Brian and Tricia Canty

The Dorgan Family

Angela Duke

Daniel & Melissa Guilfoyle

Andrew and Margaret Horvath

Hunter Properties

Linda Krier

Diane Kuinius & Dean Giannasi

Norcon Inc (Neenan, Roxworthy, & Thomason Families)

John & Angela Sears

Jeff and Amy Stern

Doug and Diana VanDegrift

The Wolf Family

$500 CATS MEOW

City Kids Dental, PC

Cole's Appliance & Furniture Co. and The Krasney Family

Dream Town Realty / RG Group

Duke Animal Hospital

Dean and Liz Evans

Bret & Anna Faford

Jake & Emily Fisher

William & Christina Hardin

Robert and Alana Kern

Rich and Marcia Lansu

John and Julia Lynch

John Moony

Michael & Tammy Morris

Anton Neamtu & Catalina Stoia

North Stone Electric

Oak Tree Developmental Center

The Radich Family

Regent Window Fashions

The Rutherford Family

Dr. Nava Segall M.D. SC

Tom Weirath and Mary Sajdak

Wolff Contracting & Development

$250 HUMDINGER

Amped I LLC

Christopher & Julie Balzarini

Cooney Funeral Home

The Crnich Family

Cub Scout Pack 3865

Casey DeClerk - Senior Realtor Compass IL & FL

Erskine Family

(Aunt & Uncle of Tommy, Charlie, Rocky Cupples)

Timothy & Denise Garwood

Dan and Janice Knuckey

The McKinnon Family Neighborhood

Boys and Girls Club

Sandra Nelson

(Grandmother of Emily O'Brien)

The Radich Family

Dima & Maureen Shifrin

Melissa Siegal

St. Benedict Preparatory School continues a century-long tradition of superior education in a vibrant Catholic community.

We recognize that each students God-given gifts hold unique value, potential, and dignity. Our city block campus offers preschool through grade 8 programs to the parish, the Northside of Chicago, and all those who share our mission.

With a focus on critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration, the St. Benedict Parish faculty and staff, in partnership with parents, develop the creators and contributors of tomorrow inspired by faith and informed with a global perspective. We are a welcoming and supportive community with Christ at our center.

A commitment to inclusive and rigorous challenge creates a dynamic, innovative, and active learning experience in which the needs of the whole student are met.

At St. Benedict Preparatory School, the strengths of each child become an inspiration to others to learn fearlessly, to lead responsibly, and to serve joyfully.

LEARN FEARLESSLY. LEAD RESPONSIBLY. SERVE JOYFULLY.

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