CBHC Silent Auction June, 2011

Page for a Day with Rep. Robyn Gabel

Featured Item

Come to the State Capitol and be my page for a day! You will see the Illinois legislature in action, directly from the General Assembly floor. As a page you act as a runner for legislators, which may include delivery of information to the legislature in session, or trips to the cafeteria for lunch. Grateful legislators offer tips for this service. This is an exciting introduction for young people to the inner workings of state government. Value: Priceless! Starting Bid: $50 Rep. Robyn Gabel

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Art & Collectibles Comedy & Theatre Delicacies Exhibits Featured Item Restaurants Services Sports

Adam Milton Photography

You are bidding on this gorgeous photo of the Chicago skyline by Illinois photographer Adam Milton. From Adam's website: I am a photographer who meddles with graphic design, currently based in Central Illinois. I love to shoot weddings, people, places, panoramas, animals and play with new techniques. Value: $100 Starting Bid: $25 www.adammiltonphoto.com

Art & Collectibles

Anne Bargar Robot

Art & Collectibles

Byron is rather fond of wombats, but has never met one personally. He thinks it would be rather interesting to hang out with one, possibly eat some pudding, and read part of the dictionary to it. Byron is made of polymer clay and hardware, and is approximately 2 inches tall. Value: $20.00 Starting Bid: $10.00

www.etsy.com/shop/tofunutloaf

Marion Byrd Autographed Baseball

Chicago Cubs fans, look no further! Place your bid on this offical baseball autographed by All-Star outfielder Marlon Byrd. Certificate of authenticity included. Value: $100.00 Starting Bid: $40.00

Art & Collectibles

chicago.cubs.mlb.com

Scrapbooking Supplies Giant Size Box

This huge box includes a series of foam-backed rubber stamps and supplies. Stampin Up products are renowned within the stamping industry and have won the Creating Keepsakes Readers Choice Award for best rubber stamps eight years in a row. You'll also find everything else you could need to craft your projects, including ribbons, eyelets, marker, stickers, rub-ons, ink pads and more. Value: $300.00 Starting Bid: $50 www.stampinup.com

Art & Collectibles

Illuminated by TEWZ

Art & Collectibles

Born and raised in Chicago, TEWZ has been running around on rooftops, in train yards, and through subway tunnels for the last 16 years. His art can be found in the streets and galleries of Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and as far away as Europe and South America. He has collaborated with Lollapalooza, Juxtapoz, the Art Institute of Chicago Museum Store, among others. You are bidding on a 5' x 3' screenprint on unstretched canvas. Value: $400 Starting Bid: $50 tewz1.com

Annoyance Theatre Tickets

Comedy & Theatre

Two tickets to any 8pm show at Annoyance Theatre and Bar. For 24 years, The Annoyance Theatre has created some of Chicago's finest comedy. The Annoyance uses improvisation to create new and original plays, musicals, sketchcomedy and more in a vibrant, uncensored atmosphere. Value: $30.00 Starting Bid: $10.00

www.annoyanceproductions.com

Comedy Sportz Theatre Tickets

ComedySportz is the longest running short-form improv show in Chicago. In your intro to improv class, youll focus on the basic skills of improvisation. Whether you want to be funny on stage, or a more effective communicator, listener, and leader off stage this course will educate and entertain. 4 tickets to see "Comedy Sportz" and 1 certificate for a Level 1 Intro to Improv class (reservation required). Value: $88.00 Starting Bid: $40.00 www.comedysportzchicago.com

Comedy & Theatre

Court Theatre Tickets

Comedy & Theatre

Two tickets to the Court Theatre production of your choice. The professional theatre at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park takes a bold and risky approach to the classics. Come see why Court has been called Chicagos leading classical theatre and the most consistently excellent theatre in America. Value: $110.00 Starting Bid: $35.00

www.courttheatre.org

Merle Reskin Theatre Tickets

4 free tickets to the Merle Reskin Theatre production of "The Witches" by Roald Dahl (expires 12/03/2011). The Theatre School at DePaul University is home to Chicago's leading children's theatre. Value: $32.00 Starting Bid: $15.00

Comedy & Theatre

theatreschool.depaul.edu

The Second City

Comedy & Theatre

2 tickets to The Second City, the world's premier comedy club and school of improvisation. The Second City is the leading brand in improv-based sketch comedy. With theatres in Chicago and Toronto, 11 full time touring ensembles, as well as television and film operations, The Second City has been called "A Comedy Empire" by the New York Times. Value: $44.00 Starting Bid: $20.00 www.secondcity.com

Zanies Comedy Club Tickets

Since opening in 1978, Zanies has become an important and influential presence on the American entertainment scene, nurturing generations of comedic talent, including Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Roseanne Barr and many others. 6 Zanies tickets are available (expires May 2012 ). Patrons must be over 21 to enter, and purchase two items (food or drink) minimum. Value: $120.00 Starting Bid: $40.00 www.chicago.zanies.com

Comedy & Theatre

Ben & Jerry's

Delicacies

Ben & Jerrys produces a wide variety of super-premium ice creams, using high-quality ingredients including milk and cream from family farmers who do not treat their cows with the synthetic hormone rBGH. 10 coupons for 1 free pint are available, offered in 5 pairs. Value: $10.00 Starting Bid: $5.00

www.benjerry.com

Green Mountain Coffee

Delicacies

Green Mountain Coffee offers this Keurig Brewer and Cups. Keurig's innovative single cup brewing system lets people brew the perfect cup of gourmet coffee in less than a minute, without having to grind beans, measure coffee, handle filters or clean up. Value: $170.00 Starting Bid: $50.00

www.greenmountaincoffee.com

Wisconsin Cheese Box

Delicacies

Wisconsin cheese box, featuring these fine cheeses by Sargento: Natural Pepper Jack Natural Baby Swiss Monterey Jack 4-year old Cheddar Mild Cheddar Sharp Cheddar Plus: Alto Super Sharp Cheddar, and Bucky Badger Orange Rind Muenster Value: $50.00 Starting Bid: $20.00 www.babcockhalldairystore.wisc.edu

African Caribbean Festival of Life

The International Festival of Life is dedicated to celebrating the humanity of all people. The event allows cultural, educational and spiritual exchange through innovative programming and a marketplace format that highlights the global spectrum of entertainment, food, fine arts, crafts, small business and corporate communities. 4 Tickets, donated by Martin's International Value: $50.00 Starting Bid: $10 martinsinterculture.com

Exhibits

Burpee Museum of Natural History

Burpee Museum of Natural History specializes in palentology, geology, biology and Native American life. It has three floors of exhibits and a lower-level viewing lab. Permanent exhibits include: The Childrens Gallery, The First People, Windows to Wilderness and Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur. Burpee Museum is located in Rockford, IL. Two Family Passes open for bidding -Valid for 2 Adults and Children. Value: $35.00 Starting Bid: $15 www.burpee.org

Exhibits

Chicago History Museum

Exhibits

Annual Family Membership. Benefits include: Free admission to the museum for the winner and his or her family for a year; complimentary subscriptions to the Museums magazine and newsletter; invitations to members-only events, including exhibition previews, holiday parties, and special programs; discounts on tours, seminars, workshops, and lectures; discounts on Museum Store and Caf purchases. Value: $60.00 Starting Bid: $30 www.chicagohs.org

Discovery Center Family Pass

As our name implies, discovery is what Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois, is all about. More than 250 hands-on exhibits encourage children of all ages to play, explore, create, and ultimately discover the joy of learning. Value: $28.00 Starting Bid: $10

Exhibits

www.discoverycentermuseum.org

Gene Siskel Film Center

Exhibits

For almost 40 years, the Gene Siskel Film Center has presented world-class independent, international, and classic cinema. The Center presents approximately 1,500 screenings and 100 guest artist appearances each year to over 65,000 film enthusiasts at its unique, sophisticated, modern facilities at 164 N. State Street, Chicago. One year membership Value: $80.00 Starting Bid: $40 www.siskelfilmcenter.org

SkyDeck Chicago

Exhibits

2 Tickets to the Skydeck Chicago. The Skydeck is open daily offering spectacular views spanning up to four states, a one-stop Chicago experience full of interactive exhibits andThe Ledge, a glass balcony experience extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of Willis Tower! 2 blocks of tickets are up for bidding. Value: $34.00 Starting Bid: $20.00

www.theskydeck.com

Dock Street Cafe

Restaurants

The casual Dock Street Caf features dock-side canopied seating, table service and a menu with an emphasis on all-American cooking. The outdoor bar features a wide selection of beer, wine, Bob Chin Mai Thais and soda to quench the thirst of Dock Street strollers all summer long. Dock Street Caf is located at Navy Pier, Chicago. $50 Gift Certificate Value: $50.00 Starting Bid: $25.00 Dock Street Cafe at Navy Pier

Epic Burger

Restaurants

Epic Burger features a limited menu of fresh chuck, all-natural beef burgers, a tasty turkey burger, all-natural chicken breast sandwich, an epic BLT and the Very Veggie Portabella sandwich, all cooked fresh to order. The menu also features shakes, malts and smoothies made with all-natural ice cream and fat-free frozen yoghurt. Epic Burger is located in Chicago. Bid on one of five $10 Gift Certificates Value: $10.00 Starting Bid: $5.00 www.epicburger.com

Lou Malnati's

Restaurants

Lou's is the home of the BEST Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in the world! If you love a buttery, flaky crust, sweet and tangy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella cheese, perfectly seasoned sausage, and other fresh ingredients- youve come to the right place. We pride ourselves on making each handmade pizza just the way you like it. Bid on one of two $25 Gift Certificates Value: $25.00 Starting Bid: $15.00 www.loumalnatis.com

Protein Bar Catered Breakfast

Catered Breakfast in your office for up to 10 co-workers. At Protein Bar Chicago, we serve healthy, high protein meals. Prize is limited to Chicago Loop offices and 24 hours notice is appreciated. Value: $100.00 Starting Bid: $25.00

Restaurants

www.proteinbarchicago.com

TRU VIP Kitchen Tour

Restaurants

VIP Treatment for up to 4 Guests. Champagne to start the evening, tour of Tru's world-class contemporary art collection, behind-the-scenes kitchen tour, personalized menus as a memento of your dinner at Tru (gift certificate does not include the cost of dinner and gratuity). Value: $150.00 Starting Bid: $60.00

www.trurestaurant.com

Jillian Phillips Private Yoga Lessons

Want to begin practicing yoga but don't know the difference between monkey pose and cobra pose? Bid on two 90-minute private beginner's yoga lessons with CBHC organizer Jillian Phillips. Flexible scheduling. (Expires 3/31/12.) Value: $100.00 Starting Bid: $40.00

Services

jphillips@cbhconline.org

Kathleen Duffy Editing/Proofing

Struggling with that resume or cover letter overhaul? Don't know how to say what's on your mind to that close friend or relative? Not sure if your participles are dangling or your metaphors are mixed? Bid on two hours of writing, editing or proofing consulting time with CBHC's own Communications Organizer, Kathleen Duffy - a $100 value! Value: $100.00 Starting Bid: $40.00

Services

kduffy@cbhconline.org

Funway Entertainment Center

Located in Batavia, Illinois, Funway is Illinois largest family entertainment with a mission to pump some real fun into your life! Free Skating Admission for four on a Tuesday or Thursday 6:30-9:00pm, Sat. 9:30am-11:30am only (Includes standard skate rental). Bid on one of two Family Skate Passes. Value: $20.00 Starting Bid: $10.00

Sports

www.funway.com

Arlington Race Track

Sports

Arlington Park has been hosting thoroughbred races since 1927. World class jockeys, trainers and Thoroughbreds have graced this track throughout the decades. The racetrack is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Bid on one of three blocks of four tickets each. Value: $32.00 Starting Bid: $15.00

www.arlingtonpark.com

Kane County Cougars

Sports

The Cougars continue to set a standard of excellence, both on and off the field. In 2010, the Cougars surpassed the 400,000 mark in yearly attendance for the 17th straight season, while making the playoffs for the sixth time in their last eight seasons. The organization remains one of the top-drawing clubs across all of Minor League Baseball. 2 tickets to one Kane County Cougars game. Value: $16.00 Starting Bid: $5.00 www.kccougars.com

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