Friday, November 6, 2026
EVENT GUIDE
YOUR BIDS & BITES GUIDE
03 Welcome 04 Order of Events 05 Menu 06 Special Events
07 Premium Raffles 08 Buy-A-Line 13
Live Auction
16 FAQs & Event Details 17
Auction & Raffle Donors
18 Sponsor Thank You
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WELCOME TO THE 20 ANNUAL BIDS & BITES GALA Each year, Bids & Bites brings together an incredible community united by one purpose: ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow up safe, supported, and free to flourish. This year, Bids & Bites in Bloom celebrates the hope, healing, and growth made possible when a community comes together for children. Because of your generosity, local children and families have access to abuse prevention education, forensic interviews, advocacy, specialized medical care, and traumainformed therapy—all at no cost. Tonight, we celebrate 28 years of protecting children, supporting families, and creating opportunities for healing following abuse. Thank you for being here, for believing in this mission, and for helping children flourish!
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ORDER OF EVENTS
6:00 PM
ONSITE REGISTRATION AND COCKTAIL HOUR BEGINS. BUY-A-LINE, RAFFLES, AND SPECIAL EVENTS OPEN.
7:00 PM
GUESTS ARE INVITED TO TAKE THEIR SEATS. DINNER SERVICE BEGINS. TABLES WILL BE DISMISSED INDIVIDUALLY.
7:15 PM
BUY-A-LINE, RAFFLES, AND SPECIAL EVENTS CLOSE, BUY-A-LINE WINNERS’ NAMES WILL BEGIN APPEARING ON THE SCREENS.
8:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENT AND RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED. PROGRAM BEGINS.
8:40 PM
LIVE AUCTION
9:15 PM
EVENING CONCLUDES
Auctioneer: Lamoreaux & Associates Video Production: DP Creative Audio & Video Graphic Design & Photography: Yellow Lime Charcuterie: The Dwelling Place Personal Chef Catering: The Catering Company Floral: Bloom Beautiful
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BIDS & BITES
MENU
MICHIGAN SPLENDOR SALAD GF Dried cherries, gorgonzola, candied pecans, and red onion with house viniagrette
MINI STUFFED SWEET PEPPERS GF Mini sweet peppers filled with goat cheese, jalapeno, bacon, and red pepper marmalade
STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS GF Cheese stuffed
CAPRESE SKEWERS GF Tomato, fresh mozzerella, fresh basil and balsamic reduction
BLACKENED CHICKEN SKEWERS GF Blackened chicken skewers served with green goddess aioli
BRIE & GOAT CHEESE PASTRIES Brie, goat cheese and cranberry jam in phyllo cup with crushed pistachios
GRILLED ASPARAGUS GF With balsamic glaze drizzle, served chilled
CARVING STATION GF Slow roasted prime rib with au jus and horseradish dill cream
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Speci al events PICK A PETAL: RESTAURANT GARDEN Choose from our garden of gift cards featuring restaurants from the North and South sides of our community. Each pick is $40 and includes a restaurant gift card valued at $25 or more with a few Grand Prize gift cards hidden in the garden!
$40// 60 entries, limit 3 per person
BLANTON’S BOURBON IN BLOOM Enter to win an 8 bottle collection of Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon, each with one of the iconic horse-andjockey toppers. Together, the complete set spells B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S, with each topper depicting a different stage of a horse race from start to finish. $100// 75 entries
FLOURISH TOGETHER: HIS & HERS Enter to win a Louis Vuitton purse and enjoy a glass of champagne with your entry, or enjoy a bourbon pour with an entry to win a TAG Heuer watch. Choose one or try your luck at both! Each prize has its own drawing and winner.
$100// 100 entries for each drawing
BOLD & BRIGHT SPIRITS For $50, choose a CAC-logo YETI tumbler or wine tumbler to enjoy tonight and long after the event. A stylish way to show your support for the CAC! $50 each// 150 available
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Premi um pri ze raffle Purchase tickets and choose which prizes to enter! Winners must be present to win. Pricing for tickets: 1 for $25, 3 for $60, 7 for $125, 15 for $225, and 35 for $500.
REd wine collection
FLOURISH YOUR WAY
Item #: 01
Item #: 04
Curated red wine collection featuring elusive and premium selections. Donated by Scott & Amanda Brooks
Enter for a chance to win a $500 Mastercard gift card. Your next adventure is yours to choose. Donated by Friends of the CAC
BACKYARD IN BLOOM
SCOOT & SIT IN STYLE
Item #: 02
Item #: 05
Cozy up by the Ninja Fireside Cruise in style with this electric 360 with two GCI rocking chairs, scooter featuring a comfortable a two-person Rumpl blanket, seat, storage basket, and speeds and Turtlebox speaker, plus up to 15.5 mph! Enjoy up to 16 $100 to Jonker’s Garden! miles of adventure per charge. Donated by Jonker’s and Friends of the CAC
ALL AMERICAN GOLF Item #: 03
Golf at the exclusive American Dunes Golf Club and additional courses. Donated by Friends of the CAC
Recommended for ages 13+. Donated by Friends of the CAC
MACKINAC ISLAND GETAWAY Item #: 06
Escape to Mackinac Island with a two-night stay at the iconic Grand Hotel and a $500 gift card for island dining, adventures, and activities! Restrictions apply. Donated by Grand Hotel & Friends of the CAC
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Buy-A-Li ne Raffle BUY-A-LINE RAFFLE INSTRUCTIONS Explore 26 prize packages, each with 40 chances to win! Choose your line and place your sticker to purchase. You'll be invoiced for all lines selected, win or lose. One winner per package will be randomly drawn when bidding closes. Winners will be announced on screen, and prizes can be claimed at the end of the evening!
CULTIVATE CALM
COOLER DAYS AHEAD
Item #: 07 - $30/line
Item #: 09- $30/line
Treat yourself to a little welldeserved relaxation with a soothing massage gift basket and a $50 gift card to Engedi.
Ninja FrostVault 45qt Wheeled Cooler featuring a convenient dry-zone drawer and easy-rolling wheels.
Donated by Engedi & Friends of the CAC
Donated by Friends of the CAC
FRESH PICKED FORTUNE
HOLLAND DATE NIGHT
Item #: 08 - $25/line
Item #: 10 - $40/ line
Vase blooming with $100 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets.
Enjoy a fun night out with $200 to Chop Shop, $50 to Hop’s, $10 to Holland Peanut Store, and two movie passes to Sperry’s, complete with popcorn and soda!
Donated by Friends of the CAC
Donated by Amanda Price, Hop’s and Sperry’s Moviehouse
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Buy-A-Li ne Raffle SOAK UP THE SUNSHINE
STACKED IN STYLE
Item #: 11 - $35/line
Item #: 14 - $25/line
Your perfect beach day awaits with an ALOHA bag set, portable speaker, beach chair, Dock & Bay towel, and Stanley cup. Donated by Jen Decker & Friends of the CAC
HARVEST HOLIDAY HOST Item #: 12 - $25/line
Entertain with a handcrafted Holland Bowl Mill bowl, 8 bottles of wine, $50 Meijer gift card, and fall-inspired entertaining essentials. Donated by Holland Bowl Mill, Joan Grillo, Rachael DeWitt & Friends of the CAC
B R Y A N N A MA N N I N G A R T Item #: 13 - $40/line
Set of 3 floral prints and cards by artist Bryanna Manning.
Adorn yourself with a stack of 6 black and gold enewton bracelets. Donated by Jean Marie’s
A D V E N T U R E A WA I T S Item #: 15 - $30/line
Go on an adventure with The North Face dry bag, YETI jug, hammock, and $100 Cabela’s gift card. Donated by Friends of the CAC
FRESH PICKED FORTUNE Item #: 16 - $25/line
Vase blooming with $100 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets. Donated by Friends of the CAC
Donated by Amy VanAllsburg
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Buy-A-Li ne Raffle FOR THE LOVE OF DIET COKE LAKESIDE SIPS & SNACKS Item #: 17 - $35/line
Item #: 20 - $35/line
Enjoy a YETI drink tub stocked with Diet Coke, Frost Buddy drink holders, and a $50 McDonald's gift card!
Take happy hour to the lake with an RTIC 4-gallon cooler dispenser, tumbler set, portable charcuterie board, and $150 to Fortino’s for your favorite snacks!
Donated by Janelle Tithof & Friends of the CAC
PETALS & PORCH POTS
Donated by Fortino’s & Friends of the CAC
Item #: 18 - $25/line
Attend a porch pot making class at Pat’s Flower Market on November 20, 2026. Donated by Pat’s Flower Market
BRANCHING OUT Item #: 21 - $30/line
Travel in style with a sea green Away suitcase. Donated by Friends of the CAC
HOLLAND SHOPPING Item #: 19 - $40/line
Shop local with $25 to Jean Marie's plus a basket of favorites, $50 to Borr's, $50 to Spring Sweet, $20 to Apothecary, and $50 in West Coast Cash! Donated by Retailers Listed Above
L I L L E Y MA N S I O N Item #: 22 - $35/line
Enjoy a one-night stay for 2 at Spring Lake’s Lilley Mansion with breakfast and a $100 Arboreal Inn gift card! Restrictions apply. Donated by Lilley Mansion & Arboreal Inn
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Buy-A-Li ne Raffle GROW TOGETHER
ROOTED IN COMFORT
Item #: 23 - $35/line
Item #: 26 - $30/line
Packed with family adventures, local attractions, games, sweet treats, a family size Lola blanket, and the American Girl doll of the year!
Cozy up with a luxurious Lola Blanket, two Owala mugs, a candle, and $25 gift cards to Barnes & Noble and Starbucks.
Donated by Local Businesses, Jan Dalman & Friends of the CAC
Donated by Amy Dalman & Friends of the CAC
SPRING DAISIES Item #: 24 - $30/line
Brighten your day with a beautiful framed Spring Daisies print, two mugs, and a charming collection of cards from Carolyn Stitch!
INDULGE THE LAKESHORE Item #: 27 - $35/line
Treat yourself to the best of the Lakeshore with Aveda favorites, sweet treats, local shopping, bubbly, and experiences.
Donated by Carolyn Stitch Donated by Local Businesses
THE PERFECT OLD FASHIONED Item #: 25 - $35/line
Craft the perfect cocktail with bourbon, a cocktail-making set, glasses, cherries, bitters, and a recipe book. Donated by Rachael DeWitt & Friends of the CAC
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Buy-A-Li ne Raffle SAUGATUCK DATE NIGHT
B E T O N A G O O D T I ME
Item #: 28 - $35/line
Item #: 31 - $25/line
Escape for a getaway with an overnight stay at the Ship-NShore Hotel, $150 toward Retro Boat Rentals, and dinner at a local favorite! Restrictions apply.
Take a chance on fun with casino adventures, a night out at GLC Live at 20 Monroe, lottery tickets, and a $50 Uber gift card to enjoy the ride!
Donated by Businesses Listed Above
Donated by Local Casinos & Businesses
THE COOLEST HOST
ROOM TO BLOOM
Item #: 29- $35/line
Item #: 32 - $35/line
Elevate your entertaining with the GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker! Enjoy up to 34 lbs. of nugget ice daily.
Bring your home and garden dreams to life with a $50 Ace Hardware gift card, $100 Baker Lumber gift card, professional Enza design consultation, and personalized landscaping consultation!
Donated by Friends of the CAC
TREAT YOURSELF HOLLAND Item #: 30 - $25/line
Donated by Businesses Listed Above
Satisfy your sweet and salty cravings with gift cards to Le Bon Macaron, Knot Spot Pretzels, and Peachwave, plus a delicious Thanksgiving pie from AP Baked Goods! Donated by Businesses Listed Above
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LI VE AUCTI ON GRAND RAPIDS NIGHT ON THE TOWN Live #1 Enjoy a Grand Rapids getaway with 4 tickets to Broadway's Beauty and the Beast on February 10, 2027, discounted parking, $150 to Ruth's Chris, and an overnight stay at Amway Grand Plaza! Restrictions apply.
Donated by Jud & Kirby Bradford, Amway Grand, and Friends of the CAC
FARMHOUSE DELI DINNER FOR 8 Live #2 Enjoy an exclusive farm-to-table dining experience for 8 at The Farmhouse Deli, featuring a delicious multi-course meal celebrating Michigan's finest seasonal flavors!
Donated by Farmhouse Deli & Pantry
HAWAII ISLAND ESCAPE Live #3 Escape to paradise with a five-night Hawaiian getaway for up to four guests! Choose from Oahu, Maui, or the Big Island and enjoy stunning beaches, tropical adventures, and unforgettable island memories. Airfare not included; restrictions apply.
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LI VE AUCTI ON LUKE COMBS CONCERT EXPERIENCE Live #4 Get ready for an unforgettable night in Detroit! This package includes four tickets to see Luke Combs live at Ford Field on April 17, 2027, plus a $500 Hotels.com gift card for your stay and a $250 Grey Ghost gift card for dinner and drinks. Grab your crew and make a weekend of it!
WILLAMETTE WINE TRIP Live #5 Escape to Oregon Wine Country with a romantic three-night getaway for two in the Willamette Valley! Enjoy a charming B&B king suite, gourmet breakfasts, and a wine tasting for two. Includes tripplanning assistance. Travel restrictions apply.
COURTSIDE WITH COUSINS Live #6 Hit the grass courts for an unforgettable doubles tennis match with NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins and Hope College Tennis Director Nate Price! Players 3.0+ recommended. Date TBD summer 2027.
Donated by Kirk Cousins & Nate Price
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LI VE AUCTI ON FAIRWAY VISTAS: WINNER’S CHOICE Live #7 Tee off on an unforgettable getaway! Enjoy three nights for two at your choice of four luxurious Fairmont resorts in Scottsdale, Sonoma, Hawaii, or St. Andrews, Scotland. Includes a $500 hotel gift card and premium trip-planning assistance. Restrictions apply.
BECAUSE EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO FLOURISH Every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, supported, and valued. At the Children's Advocacy Center, we're working to make that possible through prevention education, advocacy, and opportunities for healing. Because of you, children and families receive the support they need, at no cost to them.
19,000+
366
2,400
Elementary students reached through prevention education annually
Forensic interviews conducted to support children and investigations last year
average Traumainformed therapy sessions provided annually
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FAQs & Event Detai ls WHAT DOES MY SUPPORT MAKE POSSIBLE? Your generosity helps the Children’s Advocacy Center prevent child sexual abuse, support children and families when abuse occurs, and provide the care and resources they need to heal. From prevention education to forensic interviews, family advocacy, and counseling, your support makes it all possible! PAYMENT/ INVOICING No need to pay tonight! We’ll email your invoice within 1–2 weeks after the event. Once received, you can pay by check (mail to: CAC, 12125 Union St, Holland, MI 49424) or credit card through the CAC website. WHAT TO WEAR Festive cocktail attire - florals and garden-inspired hues are encouraged. Have fun with the Bids & Bites in Bloom theme! PICKING UP ITEMS Please take your winning items with you at the end of the evening. If an item is too large for your vehicle or you leave before picking up a Buy-A-Line prize, we’ll bring it back to the CAC and arrange a convenient pickup. CONTACT INFORMATION Questions about your invoice, prize pickup, or anything after the event? Contact us at 616-393-6123 or email mneubert@cac-ottawa.org.
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Wi th Grati tude to Our Aucti on & Raffle Donors Aaron & Rachael DeWitt Amanda Price Amy Dalman Bryanna Manning Carolyn Stitch Dawn & Jack Vos Drs. John & Stacy Hall Jan Dalman Jen Decker Jim Hartney Jodi Welscott Jud & Kirby Bradford Kirk Cousins Kristi Span Lisa Stefanovsky Nate Price Paul Lachmann Pete & Jan Malek Rich & Laura Buitenhuis Scott & Amanda Brooks Tom & Marcy Englesman
Borr's Bowerman's Broadway Grand Rapids Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery Butch's Cheesecake Factory Chick-Fil-A Chop Shop Clover Bar & Restaurant Cranes Pie Pantry Crazy Horse Critter Barn/MI Farmstead Derby Tavern, The Domino's Grand Haven Don Louis Engedi Salon Enza Design Studio FireKeepers Casino + Hotel Fortino's Four Winds Casinos Gilmore Collection Grand Hotel Ace Hardware Spring Lake Grand Rapids Ballet American Dunes Gun Lake Casino American Girl Doll Hank's Tavern Anna's House Holland Aquatic Center Apothecary Gift Shop Holland Bowl Mil Applebee's Holland Museum Arboreal Inn Holland Peanut Store Arturo's Tacos Hop's Blue Porch Grill Jean Marie's Bloom Beautiful Jonker’s Garden Jersey Mike's
Juhas & Sullivan JW's Food & Spirits Kin Coffee Knot Spot LeBon Macaron Lilley Mansion Little River Casino Resort Logan's Roadhouse Lombardo's Long Road Distillers Lost City, The Lucky Sushi Maple Hill Golf Meijer Gardens Morning Star Cafe Muskegon Lumberjacks Olive Garden Panera Peachwave Rebounderz Righteous Cuisine Royal Nails & SpaSalon 297 Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Sperry's Moviehouse Spring Sweet Stable Inn, The Stanz Cafe Starbucks Sweet Temptations Tip A Few Turk's Tavern Nunica Village Baker Vitales Zeeland Waverly Stone Zeeland Family Dentistry
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bi ds & Bi tes i n Bloom 2026
Ed & Nancy Hanenburg John & Judy Spoelhof foundation The lanting family Rich & marcia lievense
THANK YOU to all of our sponsors & community partners PApartners
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bi ds & Bi tes i n Bloom 2026
Scott & Amanda Brooks larry poel, md dianne fikse & family eric & hillary deboer
melissa & Jeff johnson Kim & Jeff Stuk brooks foundation
THANK YOU to all of our sponsors & community partners PApartners
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bi ds & Bi tes i n Bloom 2026
jud & kirby bradford rick & sue grasman
THANK YOU to all of our sponsors & community partners PApartners
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TOGETHER, WE PROTECT CHILDHOOD SO EVERY CHILD CAN FLOURISH.