Unitarian Church of Evanston - Serendipity Auction 2011
Saturday, November 19
A major fund-raiser and fun-raiser for UCE
The 2011 Serendipity Auction is now closed to new donations. Please do not attempt to donate any additional items.
UCE is a community of fun as well as service. We are celebrating the fall with a gala Serendipity Dinner and Auction. We believe in sharing times of fun with family and friends.

Important Information for your calendar

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Location: Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave. Evanston, IL
Food: Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian options
Cost: $8 per person and children 10 and under eat free

Dinner and Silent Auction------------------------5:30 p.m.
Live Auction----------------------------------------7:45 p.m.
Speed Auction--------------------------------------8:45 p.m.
Cashiers Open --------------------------------------9:15 p.m
(for speedier check out register your card in advance)

Fun and Funds!
The purpose is to get together as friends and family and share in the fun of purchasing something for your home, your vacation, or your children, all while financially supporting the church.
The funds will be used for church programs and outreach.

Examples of Past Items
- Murder at the Winery - Full costume detective evening while sampling 5 delicious wines from a California winery.
- Spanish Dinner for 12
- Condos in Florida
- Jewelry & Artwork
- Food
- Vacations
- Toys and kids stuff

Childcare provided
Special table for Kids, including toys - the bidding will start low for your child’s allowance.

If you are donating an item, it helps to start with a low minimum bid. ($0 is OK) However, do not enter the dollar sign ($) in the box for Estimated Value or Minimum Bid.
If you are donating an event, check the church calendar to avoid a conflict. UCE Calendar

We'd like to know if you intend to come for dinner.
Please call (847) 864-1330 or email cmagel@ucevanston.org

Catalog

Browse items and events You can see past catalogs here too Donate

Donate new items
 Calendar

See when all the dinners and events are scheduled Statement

View your events' guest lists
See your purchases

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here to see what positions are needed and to sign up to volunteer.
Serendipity Auction Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
Anything you type in will automatically save.

You can also visit the Auction table in the lobby to sign up.
  • Donor Contract Review - After church Oct 16 - November 6
  • Auction Catalog Preparation - November 1-12
  • Silent Auction Display and Sanctuary Set-Up - November 17 1-6pm, November 18 9am-6pm, November 19 2pm-5:30pm
  • Member and Guest Check-In - November 19 5-8pm
  • Clean-up Crew - November 19, after the auction
  • Auction Dinner Staff - November 19 4:30-7:30pm
  • Bar Tender Co-Chief (2) - November 19
  • Bar Tender - November 19 5-9pm
  • Silent Auction Tallyer - November 19 7pm
  • Cashier - November 19 7:30-10pm
  • Staffing Lobby Table for Two Sundays After Auction - before and after church November 20 & November 27
  • Donate Items / Dinners - Use this website to submit your item descriptions! What could be easier!
We are fortunate to have a licensed professional auctioneer who has offered us his services again this year.