2018 Auction Auction Catalog - 223 item(s) printable view
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%0001 %1 Credit & Debit Card Sale
  • UCE Admin Entity
Debit & Credit Card Processing Fee Recoupment 3% Processing Fee for Credit and Debit Card Transactions 1 -14 000000.01 0.01 .0000001E7 0.01
F0045 F45 Food
  • Temperance Beer Co.
Temperance Beer Growler with 6 Months of Refills The winner will get a growler, equivalent to 4 pints, and one refill a month for six months. (A growler is a special container that can be capped and taken home.) Temperance's brewery is located at 2000 Dempster in Evanston. 1 0 000070.0 70 .0004E7 40
GE0029 GE29 Group Events
  • Jan Augustyn & Mike Dickenson
Croquet Tournament Join me on the south lawn probably the second Saturday in June at 3-6 pm for that surprisingly vicious game of croquet. We play to the official British rules with official British equipment. I will bring hot dogs and burgers and a cherry pie or two. If you want anything more than cheap beer or wine, please bring your own! 16 4 000020.0 20 .0002E7 20 6/8/19 3:00 PM
D0003 D3 Auction Night Dinners at UCE
  • UCE Admin Entity
Dinner for Adult - W/O Reservation Payment facilitator for one adult dinner at the Serendipity Auction, for ages 12 and up, when an advance reservation was not made. 60 47 000020.0 20 .0002E7 20
D0002 D2 Auction Night Dinners at UCE
  • UCE Admin Entity
Dinner for Child Payment facilitator for one children's dinner at the Serendipity Auction, for ages 6-11. Children 5 and under are free. 50 43 000005.0 5 .00005E7 5
D0001 D1 Auction Night Dinners at UCE
  • UCE Admin Entity
Adult Dinner - With Reservation Payment facilitator for one adult dinner at the Serendipity Auction, for ages 12 and up. 180 61 000015.0 15 .00015E7 15
E0017 E17 Entertainment
  • North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Two Tickets to "The Capitol Steps" at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
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Voucher for two tickets to The Capitol Steps, Make America Grin Again at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie (southeast corner of Golf and Skokie Blvd). Valid only for Thurs, Jan 24 at 7:30 pm.

All the news that’s fit to print, fake and parody. No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum with their hilariously biting musical satire. What more would you expect from the group that put the “MOCK” in Democracy?!

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E0016 E16 Entertainment
  • SPACE
Two Admissions Plus Drinks Coupons to SPACE
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SPACE is a superb listening room on Chicago Avenue at Dempster. You receive: two general admission tickets to an upcoming show and two drinks tickets. 1 0 000080.0 80 .00025E7 25
E0015 E15 Entertainment
  • Craig Cotton
Tickets to the Lyric Opera for TOMORROW at 1 pm
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Two tickets to "Siegfried" by Richard Wagner, Sun., Nov. 11, 2018, 1 p.m. at the Chicago Lyric Opera, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Donated by Craig & Jo Lynn Cotton. 1 1 000126.0 126 .0004E7 40
J0006 J6 Jewelry and Accents
  • Nancy Lee and Nancy Owens
Crocheted Scarf with German Yarn
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A stylish scarf in a dark yarn with muted color accents, crocheted by Nancy Lee from a soft polyester/acrylic yarn German yarn. Approx size is 5'6" x 5". 1 0 000060.0 60 .00025E7 25
A0029 A29 Art
  • Dr Mary Shelden
Popsicle Stick Framed Art The children, youth, and teachers have contributed their marked popsicle sticks to make this lovely piece of art -- perfect for child's room, playroom, studio, or nursery. 1 0 000025.0 25 .00015E7 15
A0028 A28 Art
  • Dr Mary Shelden
Handprint Mosaic In Frame The children and youth of our Religious Education program have contributed their handprints to help create this lovely piece of art -- perfect for child's room, playroom, studio, or nursery. 1 0 000050.0 50 .0002E7 20
P0037 P37 Potpourri
  • Melville and Patricia Ulmer
50 Tulip Bulbs
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I will plant 50 tulip bulbs in your yard. You choose the colors. I will purchase and plant. 1 0 000075.0 75 .00075E7 75
P0036 P36 Potpourri
  • Kathleen and Robert Falls
Signed Copies of Inhuman and Undaunted by Kat Falls
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From UCE member and young adult fiction author, Kat Falls: hardcover copies of Inhuman and the sequel, Undaunted (due out March 2019), signed by the author. Winner to email Kat per donation form to arrange delivery of books. 1 0 000050.0 50 .00015E7 15
E0014 E14 Entertainment
  • Kathleen and Robert Falls
Two Tickets to the Goodman Theater
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Two tickets to any 2018-19 Goodman Theater production except for A Christmas Carol. Shows this season include Lady in Denmark, Santaland Diaries, St. Nicholas, Sweat, The Winter's Tale, Music Man and more. Winner can contact Robert or Kat Falls per the donation sheet to arrange ticketing. 1 0 000160.0 160 .0004E7 40
A0026 A26 Art
  • David Austen-Smith, Maggie Weiss
Our Lady of Guadaloupe Quilt
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From UCE artist Maggie Weiss, a quilt of images of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's most popular religious and cultural symbol, in contrasting colors. 36" x 56"

The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe dates to 1531, when the Virgin Mary appeared four times to a native Mexican peasant, and her image appeared on his cloak. The basilica built on the site is the most visited Catholic pilgrimage site in the world.

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A0025 A25 Art
  • David Austen-Smith, Maggie Weiss
Dinosaur Quilt
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From UCE artist Maggie Weiss, a dinosaur quilt wall hanging that will brighten rooms for the young or young at heart. 19" x 19" 1 0 000125.0 125 .0005E7 50
A0024 A24 Art
  • Stuart Novy & Kay Gibbs-Novy
Sculptural Image of a Problem We Have All Experienced
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Stuart Novy, with significant help from The New Yorker, presents a sculptural image of a problem we have all experienced. This offering is a 3D image of a New Yorker cartoon - a man (and his covers) being pulled out of bed by a monster. His sleeping wife says, "Quit hogging the covers!". 17"x 6"x 6" 1 1 000040.0 40 .00025E7 25
S0032 S32 Services
  • Shirley Adams
Dance Lesson for Beginners
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I will come to your home or we can meet at UCE for a one hour dance lesson. We can start from the very beginning if you are new to couples dancing or I can help you improve in swing, ballroom, latin or country dancing. This class can work for one person or for a couple. We will work out a time that fits your schedule. 1 0 000080.0 80 .0004E7 40
GE0028 GE28 Group Events
  • Emily Eckwahl-Sanna
Murder Mystery Dinner
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Join Matt and Emily for their second annual murder mystery dinner! Choose a character and sleuth out which of the other guests is the killer while enjoying dinner and drinks at their home in Andersonville. (Note: For those with allergies, we do have a cat and a dog, but we're happy to shut them in a bedroom for the evening. Also, there is one flight of stairs to get to our apartment, which is on the second floor of a two-flat.) 6 0 000050.0 50 .0004E7 40 3/23/19 6:00 PM
P0035 P35 Potpourri
  • Robb Geiger and Barbara Butz
  • Sandra Robinson
Jade Plant in Beautiful Pot
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Three-year-old Jade plant grown from a small cutting by Barbara Butz and set in a beautiful ceramic pot created by Sandra Robinson. 1 0 000100.0 100 .0004E7 40
S0031 S31 Services
  • Aim & Ailie Hair Boutique
$50 Gift Certificate + Products from Aim & Ailie
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$50 gift certificate for any services to Aim & Ailie, at 2907 Central St in Evanston. A style savvy place for cuts and color, they have included a gift bag for your hair with three products for hair. And just to get you relaxed for your cut, we've tossed in a free yoga class at Central St yoga down the street. 1 0 000075.0 75 .00025E7 25
F0044 F44 Food
  • Belgian Chocolatier Piron, Inc
Belgian Chocolates from Chocolatier Piron
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$50 Gift Certificate for exquisite chocolates from the Belgian Chocolatier Piron, 509 Main St., Evanston. 1 0 000050.0 50 .0002E7 20
F0043 F43 Food
  • Sean & Susan Talmage
Case of Home-Brewed Beer by Sean
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One case of labeled home-brewed craft beer delivered to your home. I've brewed for around 8 years and have made various styles and types: Belgian Blond, Oktoberfest, Barley Wine, Lemon-Basil-Garlic Ale, Peanut Butter & Jelly Ale, Hefeweizen, American Lager, IPAs, Vanilla Caramel Cream Ale, Margarita Gose, etc. Or, send in the clones: Stone's IPA, 3Floyds' Zombie Dust, Bell's Two Hearted Ale, Alchemist's Heady Topper, etc. I'm happy to brew up something to suit your tastes (one month advanced notice required). Or, if you just want a recent sampling of what I have available in my cellar: (Sour Lambic, Barley Wine, Stout, Pale Ale, etc.) that's available now. Cheers!
NEW: I can teach you how to brew beer! Either hang out for a brew day in the future and see the process first hand and taste some home brews or come with me to a local brewery like Temperance or Sketchbook and see how it's done on a larger scale. I am always happy to share my passion for this exciting hobby.
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F0042 F42 Food
  • Sean & Susan Talmage
Homemade Deep Dish Chicago Style Pizza
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One large (or two small on same day) deep dish pizza(s) baked and delivered to your home. Comes with cheese (of course) and your choice of toppings: sausage, pepperoni, onion, peppers, mushroom, spinach, ham, pineapple, etc. Please give two days notice for preparation and dough rising. 1 0 000025.0 25 .00025E7 25
P0034 P34 Potpourri
  • Merle Gleeson
Autographed Copy of Audacity of Hope
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Autographed first edition hard copy of Barack Obama's The Audacity of Hope, in excellent condition. Complete with photo of Obama with Merle at Barnes and Noble, and a Yes We Did bumper sticker. 1 0 000500.0 500 .0005E7 50
P0033 P33 Potpourri
  • Gethsemane Garden Center
$100 Gethsemane Garden Gift Certficate
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A $100 Gift Certificate from Gethsemane Garden Center! Located at 5739 N. Clark in Chicago, this is a beautiful and large full range garden center. 1 0 000100.0 100 .0005E7 50
E0013 E13 Entertainment
  • Chicago White Sox
4 White Sox Tickets
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Go Sox! Four outfield reserved ticket certificates. Subject to availability, excludes 4/4, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5, 6/14, 6/15, 6/16, 7/6, 7/7, 8/23, and Elvis Night. See whitesox.com. 1 0 000100.0 100 .00025E7 25
F0041 F41 Food
  • Dozika Restaurant
$25 Gift Certificate to Dozika Restaurant
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From sushi to pad thai to spicy kung pao chicken, Dozika Pan Asian Restaurant has you covered with this $25 gift certificate. Located at 601 Dempster St. at the corner of Dempster and Chicago Ave. 1 0 000025.0 25 .00015E7 15
S0030 S30 Services
  • Mary Ellen McGoey
Babysitting/Respite Care Babysitting or respite care provided in your home on a Saturday or Sunday from 9 a.m. to midnight. 1 0 000075.0 75 .0004E7 40
P0032 P32 Potpourri
  • George and Margaret Schatz
Christmas Lap Quilt This snowman holiday lap quilt, handmade by member Margaret Schatz especially for the auction, will brighten your home and spirits throughout the winter. Approx. 58” square. Cute snowmen blocks, framed in blue winter prints with red accents, will appeal to all ages. 1 -1 000075.0 75 .0005E7 50
E0012 E12 Entertainment
  • Wilmette Bowl
$50 Gift Certificate to Wilmette Bowl
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$50 gift certificate good towards bowling, shoes, food or parties any day at the Wilmette Bowl. Expires 11/30/19.

Wilmette Bowl is located near Ridge and Lake in Wilmette, and is a wonderful small family friendly bowling alley with great thin crust pizza and a lively atmosphere.

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F0040 F40 Food
  • Alice Swan
3 dozen decorated gingerbread cookies
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Alice will bake and decorate 3 dozen large, buttery gingerbread cookies for you. You can consult on shapes and designs. To be delivered on a mutually convenient date in mid-December. 1 0 000045.0 45 .0002E7 20
J0005 J5 Jewelry and Accents
  • Alice Swan
Starshower Cowl/Shawlette
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This lovely green asymmetrical cowl/shawlette was hand-knit from a luxurious blend of wool, silk, and cashmere. Wear it to keep warm, dress up, or just add a little glamour to every day! 1 0 000050.0 50 .00025E7 25
P0031 P31 Potpourri
  • George and Margaret Schatz
China Teapot, Sugar and Creamer Set
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Jane Seymour St. Catherine's Court design, made in England by Spode China.
Dishwasher and Microwave Safe.
Perfect condition.
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GE0027 GE27 Group Events
  • George and Margaret Schatz
Tour of Fabyan Villa Museum
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Tour of Fabyan Villa Museum in Geneva, IL. on Saturday, April 20.

A private tour of the Fabyan Villa museum,led by trained docents, lasts approximately 40-45 minutes. Discover the history of the Fabyan Family,the villa, re-designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907 and the various family collections including Asian art and Arts and Crafts furniture. https://www.ppfv.org/fabyan-villa-museum/

We will meet at the UCE parking lot at 9 am., drive you to the Villa and treat you to lunch at a nearby restaurant after the tour. We should return to Evanston between 2:30-3 pm. We're sorry, but this location is not handicapped accessible.

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S0027 S27 Services
  • Janelle Brittain
  • LA Fitness
ZUMBA & 1 Month Free Health Club Membership
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A one-month membership at downtown Evanston's LA Fitness and a ZUMBA class by UCE member Janelle Brittain (Contact Janelle to arrange the Zumba class).LA Fitness has many fun exercise classes, tons of exercise equipment, a pool and whirlpool. Come exercise, relax & enjoy 1 0 000080.0 80 .0003E7 30
GE0026 GE26 Group Events
  • Julie Milner and Kamran Jahanshahi
Persian Dinner
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One of our most popular dinners last year, Julie and Kamran have agreed to offer it again. Iran is such a hot-button issue these days that it can be hard to look at the country outside of the geopolitical context. But no one interested in food can afford to ignore what is one of the world's most important and influential cuisines. Iranian cooking is heir to no less than two and a half thousand years of saffron- and rosewater-scented history. The foods of the courts of ancient Persia (as Iran was called until the 1930s) included perfumed stews flavored with cinnamon, mint, and pomegranates; elaborate stuffed fruits and vegetables; and tender roasted meats — dishes that have influenced the cooking of countries as far-flung as India and Morocco. In many ways, Persian food is the original mother cuisine.

Come join Julie Milner & Kamran Jahanshahi at their home in Highland Park for a sampling of one of the world’s oldest, yet least known culinary traditions with wine pairing.

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P0030 P30 Potpourri
  • Gay Menges
Antique Tray with Stand
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A hand painted tole serving tray made in Pennsylvania. Dates to roughly about the turn of the last century and has been in the Menges family since. Flower and peacock motif and in very nice condition. Dimensions 19 in. by 25 in. Rests on an attractive stand about 19 inches high making it practical for serving. 1 1 000100.0 100 .00075E7 75
A0023 A23 Art
  • Larry and Christina Sanborn
"Ripe" Original Artwork
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“Ripe”, 2018
Oil on Canvas
20”x16”, framed

Specially painted for this year’s auction by UCE member and local artist, Christina Sanborn, this painting has oversized ap-peel. Rendered in striking golden yellows on a cool gray backdrop, this banana almost jumps off the canvas. Valued at $320, it’s sure to brighten any space with a smile or a lively conversation.

Christina Vernon Sanborn is an architect and artist living in Wilmette, Illinois. To learn more about the artist, visit https://iamcev.wixsite.com/cvernonsanborn

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A0022 A22 Art
  • Margie Cook
  • Dr Mary Shelden
Glass Tree Mobile
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Art glass mobile of tree figures 1 0 000025.0 25 .00005E7 5
GE0025 GE25 Group Events
  • Valerie Curtis
Learn to make Pasanka--Ukranian Easter Eggs
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Join Valerie Curtis for a workshop on making Pasanka, Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Similar to technique to make Batik fabric, Ukrainian Easter eggs are decorated using wax and layers of dye. At this approx 4 hour workshop, make beautiful designs on an eggs and take home a beautiful piece of art. Minimum age of 12 is suggested as the work involves candles and heating metal tools. 10 4 000035.0 35 .00025E7 25 3/9/19 2:00 PM
GE0024 GE24 Group Events
  • Valerie Curtis
Sewing fun felt animals and delicious looking treats for parents and children
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Spend an afternoon sewing fun animals and delicious looking treats out of felt with Valerie Curtis. There are many designs to choose from that you can cut out and sew together from a wide variety of felt colors. Learn basic stitches such as the running stitch and a french knot. Preferred for parents to come with kids to help us with tracing, cutting, and threading needles, but everyone will get to make their own felt creation to take home. Price is per person, any combination of kids and adults are welcome. 2 hour workshop. 10 0 000030.0 30 .00015E7 15 5/18/19 2:00 PM
GE0023 GE23 Group Events
  • William Irons & Marjorie Rogasner
Watch the Golden Globes with Bill and Marjorie
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Prepare for the Oscars! Prepare for the Emmys! 8 lucky people will watch the GOLDEN GLOBES at the home of Bill Irons and Margie Rogasner. Then, as if we were the decision-makers from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in Los Angeles, we will have a lovely buffet dinner, complete with wine and desserts. After our food and libations, and after many, of what I am sure will be, lively deliberations, we will each pick our favorites from the Press Associations' selections. The Golden Globes are NOT a reference to those of us of a certain age! Rather they are a reference to the trophies given for what many are calling a Golden Age of Television, as well as for those movies likely to be nominated for Academy Awards. There will be prizes given for many things. There will be angry discussions about the winners. There will be tears of joy about the successful underdogs. There will be jibes for the ridiculous clothes and speeches. For sure: It is much more fun to watch together, especially is you watch the nominated movies first! List of nominees will be provided ahead of the event so that you can be well prepared. 9 -4 000035.0 35 .00025E7 25 1/5/20 5:30 PM
P0029 P29 Potpourri
  • Martha Holman
"REAL" Basket Now, here's a REAL Basket for you! The Racial Equity Action Team (REAL) has put together a fabulous basket of goodies to help you have fun, get proximate, and enjoy life more!!! You'll find two season passes to the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theater 2019 season right here in Evanston (you pick the dates)! Some enlightening and inspirational reading, plus music from the Queen and some wonderful gift certificates to black-owned restaurants in the community and more! 1 0 000200.0 200 .00025E7 25
J0004 J4 Jewelry and Accents
  • Dr Mary Shelden
Chalice Earrings and Necklace Chalice shaped earrings and necklace made by our Director of Lifespan Religious Education. 1 0 000035.0 35 .0002E7 20
A0021 A21 Art
  • Liz McGoey
Art Institute of Chicago-American Art Tour and Lunch at Cafe for up to 4 People
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Come enjoy a day at the Art Institute of Chicago! Liz McGoey, Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts, will give a guided tour of the American art collection and treat you and up to three guests to lunch at the cafe (price of admission for 4 covered with bid).

Winner to contact Liz to arrange date and time: Liz.mcgoey@gmail.com or (812) 219-1241.

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F0039 F39 Food
  • Tamiko Deville
Moussaka!
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Homemade by UCE's Tamiko Deville, she will deliver a 9x13 pan of delicious moussaka at a mutually agreed date (please provide 1-2 weeks notice). Constructed with layers of eggplant, potatoes and seasoned ground beef, and topped with a bechamel sauce. Serves 6-8 people. Delicious! 1 0 000050.0 50 .00025E7 25
A0020 A20 Art
  • Johna Van Dyke
Orchids Watercolor (Framed Giclee Print)
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Framed giclee print of a richly detailed watercolor of orchids by Johna Van Dyke. Johna painted it as a tribute in memory of beloved UCE member Paula Walowitz. The print of the painting is 23 inches x 23 inches and framed size was not available at time of catalog printing.

Paula was cared for at home by her wife and UCE member, Jean Durkin, surrounded by flowers and cards from their loving friends. Jean took a beautiful photo of orchids that were among their flowers and posted it to Facebook, and Johna was inspired to paint this lovely picture from Jean’s photo.

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A0019 A19 Art
  • Marty Morrison
Chalice Sun Catcher Grace your window with a lovely, handmade 8" sun catcher of a UU chalice. 1 0 000030.0 30 .00015E7 15
A0018 A18 Art
  • Merle Gleeson
Lladro Don't Forget Me Figurine
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Lladro Don't Forget Me 5743 Spanish porcelain figurine, featuring a young girl holding a kitten while another kitten anxiously waits by her hem. In excellent condition, it sells new on eBay for $150. 1 0 000150.0 150 .0004E7 40
GE0021 GE21 Group Events
  • Marty Flint
  • Marty Morrison
French Dinner with the Martys
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All Julie Child recipes to take home. Dinner includes sautéed sea scallops in lemon butter, Boeuf Bourguignon, boiled new potatoes, fresh spinach, haricot vert, French bread, Charlotte Chantilly aux Fraises, coffee, Bailey's Irish Cream. 6 0 000060.0 60 .0004E7 40 4/6/19 6:00 PM
GE0020 GE20 Group Events
  • Marty Flint
  • Marty Morrison
German Dinner with the Martys
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Join us for a delicious German Dinner with the Martys. Dinner includes Roasted Root Vegetables, Boiled New Potatoes, Sauerbraten, Purple Cabbage, Green Beans, Bread, Coffee, Bailey’s Irish Cream & Bennison's German Chocolate Cake. 6 0 000060.0 60 .0004E7 40 2/9/19 6:00 PM
A0017 A17 Art
  • Merle Gleeson
Lladro Couple of Doves Figurine
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Lladro Couple of Doves 1169 Spanish porcelain figurine, in excellent condition. Sells for $205 new on Lladro website. 1 0 000205.0 205 .0004E7 40
P0028 P28 Potpourri
  • Jennifer Walsh
Everest Picnic Time Basket
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Visit Ravinia in style! This picnic basket has everything you need for a lovely night out. The unique, original design is functional as well as elegant. The basket is made of rattan core, and it is fully lined with canvas. Features a removable center divider to separate hot and cold items. This stylish basket includes all the amenities needed for deluxe service for four. 1 0 000150.0 150 .0003E7 30
P0027 P27 Potpourri
  • Jennifer Walsh
Michael Aram "Wisteria" Serving Pieces
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This piece is designed by American metalware designer Michael Aram. It forms part of a growing series of work exploring the gnarled and tangled vines of Wisteria. Each piece is hand cast, polished and finished, ensuring that no two pieces are ever alike. Material: Silverplated bronze. 1 0 000110.0 110 .0002E7 20
A0016 A16 Art
  • Will Van Dyke
Small Bottle Form
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Soda fired bottle 1 0 000065.0 65 .00015E7 15
A0015 A15 Art
  • Will Van Dyke
Ceramic Vase Celadon vase with crane images 1 0 000075.0 75 .00015E7 15
A0014 A14 Art
  • Will Van Dyke
Coffee Cup
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Soda fired coffee cup 1 0 000025.0 25 .00005E7 5
A0013 A13 Art
  • Will Van Dyke
Sushi Plate
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Green Sushi Plate with three flying cranes 2 0 000045.0 45 .00015E7 15
A0012 A12 Art
  • Will Van Dyke
Sushi Plate (LG)
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Sushi Plate with large crane image, somewhat lighter green coloring. 1 0 000045.0 45 .00015E7 15
A0011 A11 Art
  • Will Van Dyke
Sushi Plate (DG)
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Sushi Plate with large crane image, somewhat darker green coloring. 1 0 000045.0 45 .00015E7 15
A0010 A10 Art
  • Brian and Carol Nielsen
Homemade Advent Quilt
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Start a new family tradition during the holiday season. Count the days by fastening a poem, a favor, an act of kindness, candy, a small treat to the rings for each day in December counting to Christmas. Hand-stenciled numbers, sewn with love, and ready with suggested notes to hang in your house. 1 0 000075.0 75 .0005E7 50
F0038 F38 Food
  • Jennifer Walsh
Cookie of the Month The lucky winner will receive twelve months of our baking team's signature cookies. Each month, receive a batch (usually 2-3 dozen) of cookies from a different baker. Take the first batch home with you tonight; and the baker of each subsequent month will deliver on a mutually agreed date.

Tonight - Carol Nielsen - Baseball Nut Bars - peanuts and choco chips
Dec - Jenny Walsh - Triple Ginger Snaps
Jan - Kathy Talmage - Fresh Cranberry
Feb - Eileen Wiviott - Triple Chocolate Chunk
Mar - Meredith Haydon - Chocolate Coconut Cookie Bars
Apr - Mike Takada - Chocolate Truffle Cookies
May - Marc Rolfes/Susan Comstock - Cherry Chocolate Chip Lemon Pecan Oatmeal
June - Mary Sproul - Orange Cookies
July - Anne Figert - Key Lime or Lemon Cookies
Aug - Sheila Holder - All Butter Shortbread
Sept - Susan Carlton - Pumpkin Bars
Oct - Erica Holman - Glazed Fresh Apple

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S0026 S26 Services
  • LeeAnn Lodder
60 Minute Massage with LeeAnn Lodder 60 minute massage with UCE member LeeAnn Lodder, a licensed massage and structural therapist with 15 years’ experience. In addition to massage, LeeAnn specializes in structural therapy, a deep yet gentle form of bodywork that releases the body’s fascia (connective tissue netting), realigning the posture, restoring ease and range of movement, and relieving chronic pain. She can design your session to meet your individual needs, from relaxation to pain relief.

LeeAnn's office is in Rogers Park, and please contact her directly to arrange your session at leeannlodder@gmail.com.

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P0026 P26 Potpourri
  • Christine Yoo
Glass Teardrop Hanging Planter with Plants! A beautiful glass teardrop hanging planter with planting medium and plants included! Glass planter hangs from a rope and is suitable for hanging from the ceiling. 1 0 000030.0 30 .0001E7 10
S0025 S25 Services
  • Christopher Chambers
Big Screen Movie Night UCE member Chris Chambers will provide the equipment for your big screen movie night for you to host at your own home or other space you arrange. Can be inside or outside, your choice.

Your choice of a 60 inch HDTV or a 6 to 12 foot projector screen and HD projector, loudspeaker and Blu-Ray player, delivered, set up and removed. You provide your own DVD. If desired, you can keep for a full weekend.

Date to be mutually agreed, but February is not available. One week’s advance notice please. Must be used by Nov 10, 2019. Arrange by directly contacting Chris at 312-733-5511.

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GE0018 GE18 Group Events
  • Tom Carlton and Susan Carlton
Holiday Baking Party Join us for a baking extravaganza to create scrumptious holiday treats – savory and sweet. You’ll leave this fun afternoon with a dozen each of six different selections including savory shortbread, rich chocolate rum balls and chai gingerbread cookies. These can be frozen and thawed to serve company during the holidays or as a special treat just for you. Recipes included. A light lunch will be served. 6 0 000050.0 50 .0004E7 40 12/1/18 12:30 PM
L0005 L5 Lodging/Vacation
  • Marc Rolfes and Susan Comstock
  • Robert and Barbara Seyfried
Midwinter Break and Super Bowl Party in Tucson Join the UCE-ers who have migrated to the desert sun for the Superbowl LIII weekend. Four nights’ stay around Superbowl weekend (Feb 1-5) for 1 or 2 people in scenic and sunny Tucson. Tucson boasts mountains on all sides, great restaurants (Tucson was named the first UNESCO city of gastronomy in the US), unique museums and galleries, fabulous hiking, birding and stargazing, and a national park. Stay with Lois and John Heimbaugh in their beautiful hot tub-equipped mountain-view home. They will offer you bed and breakfast, with your choice of a queen bedroom or a twin bedroom, either has its own bath. On Sunday, you are invited to services at the Unitarian Church of Tucson in the morning and to Barb and Bob Seyfried’s for their annual Superbowl party later in the day. For the other days, Susan Comstock and Marc Rolfes will help you decide on your choices of the myriad of local activities to ensure you have a great time with good logistics, and host you to a lunch and a dinner as well as accompany you on some of your outings if desired.

The winners are responsible for their own plane tickets (nonstop flights are available on American, United and Southwest). We can provide some transportation plus Uber is available, but a rental car may be easiest given the distances involved. Tucson is also a good jumping off point for visiting other places in southern Arizona, so you could make this part of a longer trip.

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GE0017 GE17 Group Events
  • Bruce and Jane Kenamore
  • Tom Ticknor
  • Sandra Danforth
Piano recital by Ken Smith Ken Smith, UCE pianist from 1982-2001, will once again offer a piano recital in his home on a Sunday afternoon in October or November 2019 (exact date to be determined several months before the concert). A wine reception hosted by Jane and Bruce Kenamore, Sandy Danforth, and Tom Ticknor will follow the concert. If you haven't heard Ken for a while; or if you've never heard him, here is your chance to enjoy an intimate concert with commentary on the music he has chosen. Location: The sun-filled living room of Ken Smith and Albert Thompson, 2815 Girard Avenue, Evanston. 20 0 000075.0 75 .0006E7 60
GE0016 GE16 Group Events
  • Harry Hirsch
Second Annual UCE Coed Poker Clinic and Dinner for Beginners Always wanted to try your hand at poker, or know what you're doing and just want to join a fun game? After a hearty meal, hosts Harry Hirsch and Judith Ramey will introduce you to stud, draw and Texas hold 'em poker. At Harry and Judith's home in Evanston. 6 3 000040.0 40 .00025E7 25 3/16/19 6:00 PM
P0025 P25 Potpourri
  • Barbara Young
Antique Coalport Plate
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Coalport English porcelain plate with floral design, 9.5 inches in diameter. From the mark on back, it would look to be at least 100 years old. 1 0 000040.0 40 .0002E7 20
P0024 P24 Potpourri
  • Secret Treasures Antiques
Pair of Antique Candle Stick Holders
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Secret Treasures Antiques and Collectibles at 605 Dempster in Evanston has donated a pair of antique glass candlestick holders with a sterling silver base. Cleverly designed such that you can add decorative flourishes around the candle. Secret Treasures has a fascinating range of vintage items, and also buys antiques and collectibles. 1 0 000045.0 45 .0002E7 20
P0023 P23 Potpourri
  • Murphy's Fit
Murphy's Fit $50 Gift Card + Merchandise
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Basket of goodies for runners or walkers from Murphy's Fit at 513 Dempster in Evanston. They know shoes and fit and have reasonable prices--a terrific, locally owned store. The basket includes a $50 gift card redeemable for merchandise (expires Nov 15, 2019), high quality Asics socks for the family (1 pair each in sizes S, M and L), 2 water bottles and a package of energy gels. Note the donated merchandise is not returnable to the store. 1 0 000112.0 112 .0004E7 40
P0022 P22 Potpourri
  • Wheel and Sprocket
Wheel and Sprocket Bike Shop $50 Gift Card
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Wheel and Sprocket on Davis at Oak in downtown Evanston has generously donated a $50 gift card.They are a full service bike shop offering a large range of bikes and gear, plus a full bike service department. 1 0 000050.0 50 .00025E7 25
F0037 F37 Food
  • Bonnie Bean & Catherine Deamant
A Series of Greek Desserts
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Co-donor-Lane Deamant. On two separate occasions, we will deliver one of four dessert options to your home (about 24 pieces each delivery). Select from the following: Kourabiethes (powdered sugar butter cookies); Melomakarona (walnut honey cookies); Galaktoboureko (custard with syrup and phyllo) or baklava (walnuts, pecans and phyllo with syrup). 1 0 000060.0 60 .0003E7 30
GE0015 GE15 Group Events
  • Jessica Tomell-Presto and C.J. Presto
  • Lifespan Learning Council
UNO Tournament
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Who doesn’t secretly enjoy dropping a Draw 4 on that player next to you who always has so few cards? Who doesn’t loudly question the cruel injustice of the universe and the card shuffling skills of the dealer when you have to draw 14 cards just to get a green or a 2? Who doesn’t feel a rush of excitement when you get to that last card and can calmly declare, "Uno"? Join us to test your skill and luck in a tournament that will ultimately decide who is numero uno at UNO! We will provide cards, snacks, beverages, and an awesome prize for the winner! All ages and skill levels invited. Game on! 40 26 000005.0 5 .00005E7 5 1/12/19 6:00 PM
P0021 P21 Potpourri
  • Ally Hunter
A Day at the Ranch
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Join UCE member Ally Hunter at Cripple Creek Ranch in Harvard, IL for a day of horsemanship (and fun!) with award-winning trainer and equestrian Christy Bourbonnais. The day will be designed to safely suit your interests and abilities--from horse care to the basics of roping. Ally and Christy will plan your day and activities with you. Spring/Summer recommended for daylight, and possible trail ride in a beautiful nearby preserve. Beginners welcome!

Lunch in Harvard provided, along with a snazzy CCR t-shirt to take home!

Limit 2 participants. Harvard is about two (mostly) scenic hours from Evanston. An Equine Liability Waiver will need to be signed.

For more information on the ranch and Christy: ccrequinecenter.com

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R0003 R3 Raffle
  • Brian and Carol Nielsen
Double Chocolate Fudge Sour Cream Cake This scrumptious cake will be third prize in the raffle for some lucky winner. Be sure to buy raffle tickets so that winner might be you!

Baked by master baker Carol Nielsen and famous from the rummage sale bake shop, it will be at church ready to take home after the auction.

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A0009 A9 Art
  • Ivana Carev
Framed Watercolor Painting
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Original watercolor painting of two colorful parrots especially painted for Serendipity by Ivana Carev, a visiting artist and biochemist from Croatia. Nicely framed and matted in a solid teak frame. Framed measurements about 12 inches by 15 inches. 1 0 000100.0 100 .00035E7 35
L0004 L4 Lodging/Vacation
  • Ally Hunter
Rock River Cottage, Geneseo, IL
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Unwind at UCE member Ally Hunter’s quaint cottage on the Rock River in rural Geneseo, IL—just 3 hours west. Enjoy fishing, canoeing or kayaking—or loaf on the deck and large hammock. Nearby canal trails are perfect for biking. Explore Geneseo’s growing roster of galleries and shops. The Buttermilk Twists at Geneseo Donut are life-altering. The cottage sleeps up to six people with two double beds and a fold-out couch. Cottage must be used within one year of the 2018 Serendipity Auction. You can agree on 2 weekends, or one full week. 1 0 000800.0 800 .004E7 400
F0036 F36 Food
  • UCE Board of Trustees
Foodie Basket from the Board of Trustees and UCE Executive Team This year the board of trustees and executive team have conspired to present the lucky winner with each person's favorite recipes nicely presented on a card along with the key ingredient. From the easy to the complex, the savory to the sweet, you'll enjoy the culinary adventure this basket leads you on! 1 0 000200.0 200 .0005E7 50
F0035 F35 Food
  • Laurence Deans Bakery
Box of Treats and Gift Certificate to Laurence Deans Bakery
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Box of treats and a gift certificate to Laurence Deans Bakery in Wilmette, located at the corner of Green Bay and Central (across from the Wilmette train station). Lawrence Deans specializes in high-quality gourmet biscotti, cookies, bread, cupcakes, toffee and fudge. It's a great place to pick up a gift, or just something special for your family or yourself. 1 0 000025.0 25 .0001E7 10
P0020 P20 Potpourri
  • Bookends & Beginnings
Book Readers Basket
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Book readers, take note! A $25 gift certificate to Bookends and Beginnings at 1712 Sherman (in the alley) in downtown Evanston. It's absolute heaven for anyone who enjoys reading. To go with it, we've included a mini book light, a Serengeti Sunset scented candle, and a free pass to a single yoga class at Central St Yoga (a great way to relax and reset your priorities to include reading). All in a really nice square basket perfect for stashing books by your bedside. 1 0 000060.0 60 .00025E7 25
R0002 R2 Raffle
  • Karen Courtright
  • Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe
Peach Pie with Ice Cream
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This item will be second prize in the raffle. UCE pie maker-in-chief Karen Courtright will deliver to your home a 9 inch peach pie on Sat, Dec 8. And to go with that, we have a gift certificate for 1 quart of hand packed ice cream from Hartigan's, 2909 Central St in Evanston. Note that date or type of pie can be changed by phoning Karen at (847) 606-6121. 1 0 000040.0 40 .00005E7 5
P0019 P19 Potpourri
  • Pet Supplies Plus
Happy Cat
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Your cat will be happy to try different cat foods donated by Pet Supplies Plus located at Evanston Plaza at Dempster and Dodge. 26 cans of a whole variety of cat food! 1 0 000020.0 20 .0001E7 10
P0018 P18 Potpourri
  • Blind Faith Cafe
  • Stumble & Relish
Outing on Dempster Street with Three Gift Certificates
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Enjoy an afternoon at the Dempster and Chicago shopping district in Evanston. First stop could be a yummy vegetarian or vegan lunch at Blind Faith Cafe with your $30 gift card. Next, stop around the corner to use your $20 gift certificate for Stumble and Relish, a quirky and cheerful shop offering gifts, home decor, jewelry and more. Finally, walk a 1/2 block west to Shaker Traditions, where your $25 gift certificate will get you American handmade gifts. 1 0 000075.0 75 .00035E7 35
P0017 P17 Potpourri
  • Pet Supplies Plus
Happy Pooch Basket
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For our dog owners, bring a spring to your pooch's step with this basket of treats and supplies from Pet Supplies Plus (located at Evanston Plaza at Dempster and Dodge) and Spotless Dog Wash and Wellness (at Emerson and Ridge). The basket includes three large bags of dog treats, fun bouncy ball, dog brush, ear drops, and a 15% off coupon for raw food. 1 0 000065.0 65 .0002E7 20
E0011 E11 Entertainment
  • Bottle & Bottega, Evanston
Art Uncorked! Gift Certificate to Bottle & Bottega
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This is your chance to find your inner artist and create a work of art. You get a gift certificate for $70, which covers admission to a painting party for you and a friend at this *BYOB* studio where you paint a piece with detailed instruction from a local artist. Ticket price includes all paint supplies, instruction, aprons and a 16x20 take-home canvas. The parties last approx three hours and are scheduled up to three times each week at 1016 Davis St, Evanston. A bottle of wine to bring with and a painting to get you inspired are both included. 1 0 000120.0 120 .0004E7 40
F0034 F34 Food
  • Nick's Neighborhood Grill
  • Wilmette Theatre
Dinner and a Movie in Charming Downtown Wilmette
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We've combined a $50 gift certificate to Nick's Neighborhood Grill and two movie passes plus snacks to the Wilmette Theatre. Nick's is located at 1168 Wilmette Avenue, and is a neighborhood bar and grill focusing on American, gastropub-style cuisine. After dinner, walk the 1/2 block to the Wilmette Theatre to catch an indie movie and enjoy drinks plus a popcorn. 1 0 000075.0 75 .00035E7 35
F0033 F33 Food
  • LuLu's Taco Diablo Five & Dime Restaurants
Three $20 Gift Certificates
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The three top bidders each take home a $20 gift certificate good at Lulu's, Taco Diablo, or Five and Dime, all at 1026 Davis St in downtown Evanston. Enjoy Asian at Lulu's, Mexican at Taco Diablo, or a cozy bar setting upstairs at Five and Dime. Valid only for regularly priced menu items, one certificate per table, and not valid on Fri and Sat evenings. 3 0 000020.0 20 .0001E7 10
P0016 P16 Potpourri
  • Happy Husky Bakery
The Happy Husky Bakery - Fresh Dog Treats and $10 Gift Card
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Your dog will love you! Fresh treats and a $10 certificate for use at the Happy Husky Bakery, 2601 Prairie Ave (at Central Street), Evanston. 1 0 000025.0 25 .00015E7 15
P0015 P15 Potpourri
  • Squeezebox Books & Music
Squeezebox Books & Music $25 Gift Certificate Squeezebox is a boutique style, thematically based used book and music store. You will be seduced by the selection each visit! Come see their great new location at 743 Main St in Evanston. Expires Oct 2019 1 0 000025.0 25 .00015E7 15
F0032 F32 Food
  • The Spice and Tea Exchange of Evanston
Afternoon Tea for 2 to 10 People
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Winner takes home opportunity to host a gathering of from two to ten people for afternoon tea. Includes finger sandwiches and sweet delectables and choice of teas. Date to be decided by winner, time is from 3 - 5 pm on Friday or Saturday afternoons. Advance notice of 1 week required. 1615 Sherman Ave in downtown Evanston. 1 0 000200.0 200 .0005E7 50
F0031 F31 Food
  • Prairie Moon
Dinner for Two at Prairie Moon
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Gift Certificate for dinner for two at Prairie Moon at 1635 Chicago Ave in Evanston (former location of Dave's Italian Kitchen). Evanston's local since 2002, Prairie Moon serves craft beer and authentic American regional cuisine. Come support them in their new location. Value of $50, not to be used for gratuity. Expires Oct 25, 2019. 1 0 000050.0 50 .00025E7 25
F0030 F30 Food
  • Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe
Four Different Treats from Hartigan's Ice Cream
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Who doesn't love ice cream? Especially ice cream from Hartigan's an old fashioned neighborhood ice cream parlor, at the corner of Lincolnwood and Central St in NW Evanston. You will receive 4 gift certificates, each redeemable for a specified treat: Regular Double Scoop, Regular two Scoop Sundae, Regular Milkshake, and 1 pint of handpacked ice cream to take home. Use them yourself, or as a gift to delight friends! 1 0 000025.0 25 .00015E7 15
F0029 F29 Food
  • Boltwood
$50 Gift Card to Boltwood Restaurant
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Boltwood has donated a $50 gift card. Winner of Open Table 2017 Diner's Choice Award, and Chicago Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants in Chicago in 2018. At 804 Davis St. in downtown Evanston. 1 0 000050.0 50 .00025E7 25
F0028 F28 Food
  • That Little Mexican Cafe
That Little Mexican Cafe $50 Gift Certificate
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$50 gift certificate to this colorful restaurant featuring homestyle Mexican favorites with a modern twist in this well located restaurant in downtown Evanston (1010 Church St). 1 0 000050.0 50 .0002E7 20
S0024 S24 Services
  • Spa Dabin
Two Manicure Gift Certificates from Spa Dabin in NW Evanston
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The top two bidders will each take home a gift certificate for a signature manicure from Spa Dabin at 2928 Central St (next to Curt's Cafe). 2 0 000015.0 15 .00005E7 5
F0027 F27 Food
  • Illinois Nut and Candy
$25 Gift Certificate to Illinois Nut and Candy
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$25 gift certificate to Illinois Nut and Candy at 3745 Dempster Street in Skokie. Family owned candy store with all kinds of candy and treats, including fancy specialty items. 1 0 000025.0 25 .00015E7 15
F0026 F26 Food
  • Trudi A Davis
Four Homemade Jams I love making jam and have been doing it for many years. I buy my fruit from the Evanston Farmer's Market and the jams are all low sugar. Tart Cherry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Four Berry Jam, and Port Wine Berry Jam. 1 0 000045.0 45 .00045E7 45
F0025 F25 Food
  • Bagel Art Evanston
Bagel Art Cafe Voucher
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A $20 voucher (one to each of the two winners) for Bagel Art Cafe, 615 Dempster St, Evanston Housemade bagels, sandwiches, salads and sweets. 2 0 000020.0 20 .0001E7 10
C0014 C14 Children
  • Mudlark Theater
Four Tickets to any Mudlark Theater Mainstage Production
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Winner receives 4 tickets to any Mudlark Theater Mainstage Production in the 2018-2019 Season. Visit www.mudlarktheater.org/shows.

Located in Evanston, Mudlark creates great theater with children, and offers acting classes as well as performance opportunities.

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F0024 F24 Food
  • Lucky Platter
$25 Gift Card to Lucky Platter
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$25 gift card to Lucky Platter, at 514 Main St in South Evanston.
It's a globally inspired funky diner--if you haven't been, you have to try it.
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P0014 P14 Potpourri
  • Plain and Simple
Maple Hall Tree from Plain and Simple Amish Furniture
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Plain and Simple Amish Furniture at 713 Main St in Evanston has donated a beautifully made dark stained maple hall tree. Perfect for the coats, hats and scarves we are all now pulling out to wear! 1 0 000285.0 285 .0008E7 80
F0023 F23 Food
  • Lao Sze Chuan
Five for Ten at Lao Sze Chuan
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Why not Chinese for dinner tonight? The top five bidders take home $10 gift certificates to Lao Sze Chuan at 1633 Orington in downtown Evanston. Redeemable on weekdays for dine in only, and not combinable with other offers. 5 0 000010.0 10 .00005E7 5
C0013 C13 Children
  • Booked!
  • Brothers K Coffee House
A Good Book and Coffee
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Booked!, a wonderful brand new children's bookstore at 506 Main St in Evanston, has donated A Different Pond, a beautiful, Caldecott Honor hardcover picture book about living as an immigrant. The author's family were Vietnamese refugees in 1975, and the author himself autographed this copy.

To induce you to visit Booked! and thank them for their donation, we've included a $10 gift card to the Brothers K Coffee House, just two doors down on Main St.

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F0022 F22 Food
  • The Spice House
The Spice House - 4 Jar Gift Box
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The Chicago Ethnic Neighborhood Gift Box 2: fours jars of spice mixes from the The Spice House, 1941 Central Street, Evanston. A Bridgeport mix great with potatoes, Back of the Yards butcher's rub for meats, Ukrainian Village mix for vegetables, and zesty Pilsen Latino seasoning that is great with beans and rice, guacamole, or as a rub for poultry or beef.

Beautifully boxed with loose nutmegs, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves, it also makes a great gift.

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A0008 A8 Art
  • Liz Kennedy-Eason
Room Box Representation of the UCE Sanctuary
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1/4 inch miniature of the sanctuary. Everything is handmade other than the baby grand piano, which is a music box that plays "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". It is lit, and is already wired. Designed and constructed by Liz Kennedy-Eason. 1 0 000300.0 300 .00075E7 75
A0007 A7 Art
  • Jane Hampson and Florin Berca
Wood and Stone Sculpture
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Organically shaped abstract sculpture made from willow wood and malachite. Dimensions approx 14 in high x 9 in wide by 6 in deep. Naming rights come with the sculpture!

Florin Berca is an Evanston artist who focuses on abstract sculptures in wood and stone. Florin has studied at the Evanston Art Center and with the renowned sculptor Omri Amrany at Fort Sheridan.

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F0021 F21 Food
  • Rev Greg Stewart
Rev it up for Lunch!
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Would you like to get better acquainted with our interim minister? In this auction I will offer six individuals or couples breakfast or lunch and conversation at a local restaurant (I'm buying) on mutually agreed upon dates and times. Extra credit if you're an adventurous eater, but all are welcome to bid!

Note that the top six bidders will win a breakfast or lunch. Bidders are welcome to either come by themselves or with a second person. Note that this is not a group event.

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S0023 S23 Services
  • Rev Greg Stewart
PREACH IT, PREACHER!
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Do you need to hear a sermon I have yet to preach? Is there a sermon topic you'd like me to explore and then present for a Sunday service in the spring? The winner of this auction will determine what I preach about on a Sunday that works well for both of us. 1 0 000300.0 300 .001E7 100
J0003 J3 Jewelry and Accents
  • Nancy Lee and Nancy Owens
Beautiful Crocheted Scarf with Vertical Stripes
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Scarf featuring vertical stripes crocheted by Nancy Lee from soft acrylic yarn in muted tones of blues and greens. Dimensions approx 5 inches x 80 inches. Machine washable yarn. 1 0 000060.0 60 .00025E7 25
J0002 J2 Jewelry and Accents
  • Nancy Lee and Nancy Owens
Beautiful Crocheted Scarf with Horizontal Stripes
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Beautiful scarf crocheted by member Nancy Lee. In a soft machine washable acrylic with horizontal stripes in muted tones of blues and greens. Approx dimensions 7 inches x 60 inches 1 0 000060.0 60 .00025E7 25
S0022 S22 Services
  • Marc Rolfes and Susan Comstock
Ten Visit Pass to Aqua Aerobics at the Evanston YWCA Looking to exercise in a supportive, fun community? Come to the YWCA aquarobics class using this 10-class pass—no membership required. Held Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 9:30 am, you can come as often or as little as you like. The teacher and participants are fun and very social, and are all ages (up into their 90’s!) and from all walks of life. Aqua aerobics is great both as an aerobic exercise and for muscle strengthening, and it’s easy on the joints. Several UCE-ers attend--see Dave Woods, Marjorie Rogasner or Susan Comstock for testimonials. The Evanston YWCA is located at Church and Ridge and has free parking in their adjacent lot (off Church just east of Asbury). 1 0 000055.0 55 .00025E7 25
C0012 C12 Children
  • Little Beans Cafe
5-Visit Playpass to Little Beans Cafe
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Just what you need with the little ones come winter. Five visit pass to the Little Beans Cafe play space - an imaginative indoor playground and family cafe with two locations: 430 Asbury Avenue in Evanston and 1809 W. Webster Avenue in Chicago. 1 0 000060.0 60 .0003E7 30
R0001 R1 Raffle
  • Oceanique
Dinner for Two at Oceanique - Raffle on Auction Night!
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This item will be the 1st Prize in Auction Night Raffle. Try your luck for just $5 per ticket! Chef's Five Course Dinner for Two at Oceanique, 505 Main St, Evanston. This is your chance to experience Oceanique, a fabulous seafood restaurant in the French-American style.

Reservations subject to availability. Valid Monday through Friday (not on "no corkage" Mondays or certain holidays.) Excludes tax, beverages, and gratuity--18% gratuity added. Certificate not replaceable if lost. Exp. Nov 2019

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A0006 A6 Art
  • Frame Warehouse
Frame Warehouse $50 Gift Certificate (Two Certificates Offered)
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Frame Warehouse has donated two $50 gift certificates redeemable for custom framing. Top two bidders each take home a certificate. Expires April 10, 2019.

Located at 606 Dempster in Evanston (just west of Chicago Ave), Frame Warehouse has been framing Chicago area art for 35 years, and also repairs and repurposes old frames.

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P0013 P13 Potpourri
  • Paper Source
Creative Card Making Session for Adults or Kids
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Paper Source on Central St in Evanston has donated a gift certificate for a creative card making session for a group of 4-6. This is a 1 hour workshop appropriate for ages 8 and up. Includes a 10% off shopping opportunity. Expires Nov 10, 2019 1 0 000120.0 120 .00025E7 25
S0021 S21 Services
  • As You Like It
As You Like It - Haircut
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Certificate for a haircut by Miriam at As You Like It Hair Design and Gallery, 827 Chicago Ave, Evanston, across from the Main St CTA. 847-864-3101 Enjoy hair, skin & nail care, waxing and massage therapy in our eclectic, home-like ambiance. Appointments Monday through Saturday including evenings. Questions? See Meredith Haydon--she gets her hair cut there! 1 0 000055.0 55 .00025E7 25
S0020 S20 Services
  • Vickie Hellyer
Two 45-Minute Voice Lessons Could this be the time to explore and release your “inner singer?”
Treat yourself to two 45-minute, fun, nurturing and supportive voice lessons. I’m happy to work with you whether you are a beginner, a professional, or somewhere in between. Styles include folk, pop, musical theatre, or classical.
Lessons are taught at my home in Skokie (or at UCE if our 3 cats and/or our front stairs would be an obstacle).
Cell phone - 847-226-1539.
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S0019 S19 Services
  • Vickie Hellyer
Got a favorite song you’d like to hear the UCE Choir sing? Choose a song – in coordination with UCE Director of Music, Vickie Hellyer - for the UCE choir to sing during a service.
The choir and Vickie will do their best to make your song-choice dream come true! Past selections have been "Climb Every Mountain," "Let the Sunshine" from "Hair," "Amazing Grace" plus a surprise one still to come. What will your song choice be?
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F0020 F20 Food
  • Ten Mile House
$50 Gift Certificate to Ten Mile House Restaurant in Evanston
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$50 Gift Certificate to Ten Mile House in Evanston, located at 1700 Central Street (two blocks east of Green Bay Road). A social hub, Ten Mile serves thoughtful comfort food and beverages in a vibrant, welcoming setting. 1 0 000050.0 50 .00025E7 25
F0019 F19 Food
  • Kabul House
$25 Gift Card to Kabul House in Evanston
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$25 gift card to Kabul House at their new location at 2424 Dempster in Evanston (just east of the canal on the corner of McDaniel). Classic Afghan fare with halal meats & vegetarian items is served in a stylish space with BYOB. Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Yelp: "This is a great place, the food and service were spot on."

Check out the menu at www.kabulhouse.com--looks delicious!

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S0018 S18 Services
  • Robert Gold Salon
$20 Gift Card to Robert Gold Salon in Evanston
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$20 gift card to Robert Gold Salon, at 2942 Central St in Evanston. Robert Gold offers haircuts, color and styling, as well as a range of spa services including facials, waxing and manicures. 1 0 000020.0 20 .0001E7 10
P0012 P12 Potpourri
  • UCE Auction Team
Eclectic Afternoon on Central Street with Six Gift Cards
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Treat yourself to a wonderfully eclectic afternoon on Central Street in Evanston with SIX GIFT CARDS from our supportive independent local businesses.

Start with lunch at Bluestone (classic American dishes) for you and a friend using your $25 gift card. Head down the street to Stella, a chic and funky boutique to use your $20 gift certificate. Next is a stop at Treat Nail Lounge for a simple treats manicure (value $18), then off to Central St Yoga for an afternoon class (single class pass included, value $20). Finally, stop at Backlot Coffee, with a $10 gift card to get yourself a nice cappuccino and then pick up a ready to bake pizza from Bake Homemade Pizza ($25 gift card) to take home for dinner!

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GE0014 GE14 Group Events
  • Rev Eileen Wiviott
Art and Spirituality Workshop Explore various creative spiritual practices with Rev. Eileen – prayer beads, florilegium, vision boards, sigils and drama games. You may already have a regular spiritual practice and would like to deepen it or you may be wondering how to develop one. This will be an opportunity to explore, through various media – beads, paints, markers, mixed media, and your own body and mind – the art of spiritual practice. Rev. Eileen will provide the supplies and you’ll spend 2.5 hours learning about and engaging in various practices together. 12 4 000060.0 60 .0004E7 40 2/23/19 9:30 AM
F0018 F18 Food
  • Kathy Talmage
Spectacular Cabbage Leaf Chocolate Cake
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The prettiest knock-them-dead chocolate creation you have ever seen.
Chocolate sponge spherical cake sandwiched with whipped cream, with chocolate leaves molded on real cabbage leaves for a spectacular effect. Real pink sweetheart roses included for the best presentation. Serves 8-10.

Delivery date flexible, and I will work with the cabbage patch to obtain the cabbage leaves needed for the molding!

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F0017 F17 Food
  • Dale Griffin
Four Desserts in the Coming Year I’ll make four of my favorite desserts for you over the course of the year, and work with you on the schedule. Choose from:
- Triple ginger fudge cookies (a Tribune prize winner!)
- Maple pumpkin whipped cream stack cake
- Hermit cookie bars (my mother’s New England recipe for soft brown spice cookies)
- Lemon bars
- Apple or seasonal fruit pie
- Chocolate brownies
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GE0013 GE13 Group Events
  • Robb Geiger and Barbara Butz
Flute and Piano Recital by Robb Geiger and Judith Grubner Enjoy wine, cheese, and light desserts while listening to flute and piano duets at an intimate house recital at the home of Barbara Butz and Robb Geiger. Robb will accompany flutist Judith Grubner, a long-time UCE member and Chicago Bar Association Orchestra member. We will play some of our favorite selections old and new, and we guarantee you will hear some interesting and very beautiful music. 15 -2 000040.0 40 .00035E7 35 3/24/19 7:00 PM
P0011 P11 Potpourri
  • Hillis Howie & Margaret Shaklee
Lovely Quilt
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QUILT by Nebraska quilter Kaye Miller. 80x92. Full-sized. This is a contemporary quilt, in an album pattern in cross-stitch. Kaye is a central figure in the Nebraska quilting community, teaching quilting and designing quilting patterns. She is especially celebrated for her cross-stitch quilt designs. One of her quilts is in the collection of the International Quilt Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, and another in the collection of the Nebraska Historical Society. 1 0 000250.0 250 .001E7 100
GE0012 GE12 Group Events
  • Steven Courtright
FEN FUN with Steve Courtright I would love to take up to 8 people for a Nature Walk through a local fen in August of 2019 to experience a wetland prairie at full bloom. We will identify plants by learning how to use a key and other references. We will sketch some specimens in order to make careful observations and finish with a snack. I anticipate spending about a half day on the outing if it's not too hot to do so.

I will supply the transportation, reference materials, sketching materials, snacks, and a spotty recollection of subject matter that formed the basis of my degree in Environmental Biology more years ago than I care to enumerate.

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F0015 F15 Food
  • Robb Geiger and Barbara Butz
Sumptuous Non-Traditional Fruitcake Having a holiday party? Cringe at traditional fruitcake with its candied cherries, citron and enough booze to kill a horse? I will bake you an elegant, sumptuous NON-TRADITIONAL ginger (preserved by me), apricot (glazed by me) and pecan fruitcake. A loaf measuring 9x5x3 inches, it's enough for 10-12 or more (it's rich!). Brandy or Cognac applied judiciously at your request. Delivered glazed, decorated and mellowed into its full holiday richness. Ask Jenny Walsh or Jim Strickler for endorsements! 2 0 000040.0 40 .00025E7 25
F0014 F14 Food
  • Robb Geiger and Barbara Butz
Soup's On! Four soups, one per season. Choose from among Barb’s favorites: authentic Spanish gazpacho; Tuscan spinach, bean and sausage; kickin’ chicken; herbed carrot-cream with peas; celery-pear bisque and so many others. Or, last year's favorite: broccoli-cheddar! With or without meat, you choose. Barb makes and delivers fresh or frozen (you pick), with a loaf of bread of your choice. It’s a meal, folks! 1 0 000080.0 80 .0005E7 50
GE0011 GE11 Group Events
  • Martha Holman
Annual Fall Scrabble Tournament
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Four table, two-game tournament. Prizes, dinner, drinks, dessert, and good competition in Scrabble. Hosted by Martha Holman - at Martha's home in Evanston. 16 people maximum. 16 -3 000040.0 40 .0004E7 40 10/19/19 6:00 PM
L0003 L3 Lodging/Vacation
  • Martha Holman
Northwoods H(e)aven Week
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Come stay in Martha Holman and Wayne Guzy's comfortable home away from home located 6 hours north near Boulder Junction, WI. You will stay in their cozy cabin located just steps from the shore of High Lake, eat breakfast watching the water lap the shore and listen to the loons lull you into sleep. The cottage sleeps 4 in twin beds (two bedrooms). It includes a small but full kitchen and a living dining area with reading chairs, sofa, and table/chairs for eating. The bathroom is new and has a shower. There are two kayaks and two canoes for your use as well as a fire pit, with plenty of wood and outside seating. You may see deer, some of them the famous white deer, eagles, otters, turtles. High Lake is located in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, a fairly remote lake with infrequent users, mostly fishing boats. The Manitowish River is an easy paddle and accessible from High Lake. There are abundant bike paths and hiking trails. Boulder Junction is the shopping and dining destination for the area communities. You will find Wisconsin supper clubs, fish frys, rustic taverns, even a wine bar! And Mad Dog Jake's Ice Cream is a must. The cottage is available for seven days, any time between 6/1 and 9/15 by mutual agreement with Martha and Wayne. 1 0 001200.0 1,200 .004E7 400
GE0010 GE10 Group Events
  • Janelle Brittain
Tapas and Postres Say Hola! to an evening of Tapas & Postres (desserts) accompanied by Spanish wine, beer and coffee. Your hosts are Janelle Brittain and her husband Michael Wynne at their home near Oakton and Lincoln in Morton Grove. 10 4 000030.0 30 .0003E7 30 3/2/19 5:30 PM
C0011 C11 Children
  • Perennials
  • Maya Papaya and Tony Macaroni
Fairy Wooden Skittles Game and Maya Papaya Gift Certificate
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We are here to help with children's gifts. Perennials florist and gift shop on Central St in Evanston has donated an English made fairy-themed wooden skittles game with six wooden skittles and two balls (ages 3 and up), and Maya Papaya and Tony Macaroni, 1901 Central St (corner of Green Bay and Central in Evanston) children's clothing boutique has donated a $25 gift certificate. 1 0 000040.0 40 .00015E7 15
C0010 C10 Children
  • Perennials
  • Lad and Lassie Shop
Wooden Pirate Skittles Game and Lad and Lassie Gift Certificate
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Look no farther for help for children's gifts. Perennials on Central St in Evanston has donated an English made pirate themed skittles game with 6 wooden skittles and two balls (ages 3 and up). And included is a $25 gift certificate to Lad and Lassie boutique in Wilmette (across from the movie theater at 1115 Central). 1 0 000040.0 40 .00015E7 15
P0010 P10 Potpourri
  • Common Threads
Meditation Shawl
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Beautifully soft meditation-prayer shawl lovingly knit by Liz Stout in our Common Threads group. Yarn color is "Waterfall" which perfectly captures the various blue shades included. 1 0 000150.0 150 .0005E7 50
S0017 S17 Services
  • Heaven Meets Earth Yoga Studio
Five Class Yoga Pass to Heaven Meets Earth
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Heaven Meets Earth yoga studio and center for conscious living at 2746 Central St in Evanston has donated a five class yoga pass. To keep that relaxation mood going, they have thrown in a box of Yogi Cold Season Sampler teas, and a mug. See heavenmeetsearthyoga.com to learn about the studio and see class schedule. 1 0 000108.0 108 .0003E7 30
L0002 L2 Lodging/Vacation
  • Bill Hartgering
Washington Island (Door County, WI) Vacation Home
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Enjoy a week in a very special place in this waterfront home on Washington Island at the north tip of Door County. Beautiful secluded location featuring stunning sunsets over Green Bay. Sleeps 3 couples plus kids (4 bedrooms). Date negotiable, but not available during July 29-August 9. Lock-in date by May 15, 2019. 1 0 001250.0 1,250 .004E7 400
C0009 C9 Children
  • Tory Bassani
Fantasy in Dreamland Quilt
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Whimsical, crib-size quilt. Handmade by Tory Bassani from reclaimed flannel, 100% cotton. Soft and huggable. 1 0 000075.0 75 .00035E7 35
GE0009 GE9 Group Events
  • Jessica Tomell-Presto and C.J. Presto
UCE Garden Walk 2019 For the lucky winners of this auction item, five beautiful and unique gardens belonging to UCE members (Linda Herreid, Doug and Ellen Erickson, Christine Yoo, Maggie Wilson, and Jessica Tomell-Presto) will be open from noon to 5:00pm. Participants and gardeners will meet at the church and car pool to each of the gardens along a set route. The Garden Walk will move progressively from one garden to the next, with all participants attending one garden at a time. A map and description of each garden will be provided beforehand. Highlights of the gardens include espalier fruit trees, fairy gardens, a pond with a waterfall and goldfish, a secret garden, vegetable gardens, raised beds, bonsai, garden artwork and sculptures. 25 7 000025.0 25 .0002E7 20 6/1/19 12:12 PM
P0009 P9 Potpourri
  • Robb Geiger and Barbara Butz
Little Free Library
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Do you know about the Little Free Library movement? You can offer free books to anyone who walks by! They are all the rage right now, and I will custom build you a Little Free Library, and register it for you, including your unique registration number. Includes installation. 1 0 000600.0 600 .002E7 200
S0016 S16 Services
  • Robb Geiger and Barbara Butz
I will tune up your bike Do you have a bike you need to get fixed? I will tune up your bike and make it ride nice (or tell you why you need a new bike). I can clean, true wheels, adjust brakes and derailleurs, repack wheel bearings, and explain what I am doing. You pay for any new parts needed. 1 0 000100.0 100 .0005E7 50
GE0008 GE8 Group Events
  • Linda LaPlante
  • Ally Hunter
Taste of Lincoln Square Join John and Linda LaPlante and Ally Hunter for another Taste of Lincoln Square. We will provide a delicious sampling of the diverse restaurant scene in Lincoln Square, once again served in our beautiful urban yard. Clear your calendar for Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 5 pm. 20 0 000030.0 30 .00025E7 25 7/13/19 5:00 PM
S0015 S15 Services
  • Lee and Jane Bannor
Limericks Be the first in the nation,
To have a limerick for every occasion.
'Cuz limericks by Lee,
Are fun, don't you see.
So start bidding without hesitation.

I will write a limerick a month (12/year) for any subject or event you designate (birthday, anniversary, etc.)

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F0013 F13 Food
  • Dana Deane
Granola Get 1/2 gallon of nutty homemade granola delivered to your door each month. 1 0 000250.0 250 .0007E7 70
E0010 E10 Entertainment
  • Harry Hirsch
Chicago River Cruise and Lunch for Two
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Take a Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise with the 2011 Outstanding Docent Harry Hirsch. Includes lunch at a Riverwalk Café or the Billy Goat Inn. For two people. A 90-minute $150-value. Date to be arranged. High bidder wins both spaces. 1 -1 000150.0 150 .0005E7 50
P0008 P8 Potpourri
  • Women and Children First
Women and Children First $25 Certficate $25 Gift Certificate for Women and Children First, one of the largest feminist bookstores in the country.Their mission is to promote the writing of women and other marginalized voices, and offer a place where everyone can find books reflecting their lives and interests. 5233 N. Clark St., Chicago in Andersonville. 1 0 000025.0 25 .00015E7 15
A0005 A5 Art
  • Barbara Ghoshal
You Always Wanted to Learn to Draw, Yes? Basket of Art Supplies and Books related to learning to draw (with a focus on colored pencil drawing). For teens and adults. 1 0 000030.0 30 .00025E7 25
S0014 S14 Services
  • Benefit Cosmetics
Beauty Bash at Benefit Cosmetics Brows, Bubbly and Beauty...oh my! Certificate for a Beauty Bash at Benefit Cosmetics, 1625 Sherman Ave, Evanston. Includes a complimentary brow wax or brow tint and a makeup application for up to 6 people. Two bottles of wine included. Guests must be over 21, and the event cannot be used for a formal or an event. Expires Feb 10, 2019.

Includes two tubes of brush-on brow highlighting gel to take home tonight.

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F0012 F12 Food
  • Sean & Susan Talmage
Homemade Pasta Dinner
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Fresh fettuccine with homemade, long-simmered garden marinara sauce for 4. Veggie options for sauce include: mushrooms, spinach, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, bell peppers, or spicy peppers or make a suggestion. Includes salad and garlic bread. Please give 3 days' notice for preparation. 1 -1 000015.0 15 .00015E7 15
C0008 C8 Children
  • Gather
Voucher for 10 weeks of language class at Gather Voucher for 10 weeks of language class. Gather offers language classes for ages 1 to 10 conducted by native speakers in French, Spanish and Mandarin.

Gather is a community art studio and play space for children aged birth to 8 years. Their bright and imaginative playspace is located in downtown Evanston near the corner of Davis & Chicago Ave. See meetatgather.com for details about language classes offered.

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C0007 C7 Children
  • Gather
$100 Gift Certificate to Gather $100 gift certificate good for activities at Gather. Gather is a community art studio and play space for children aged birth to 8 years. Their bright and imaginative playspace is located in downtown Evanston near the corner of Davis & Chicago Ave. See meetatgather.com for details about classes, daily activities and birthday parties offered. 1 0 000100.0 100 .0003E7 30
C0006 C6 Children
  • Gather
Children's Music Class at Gather Voucher for a winter session weekly music class. Gather is a community art studio and play space for children aged birth to 8 years. Their bright and imaginative playspace is located in downtown Evanston near the corner of Davis & Chicago Ave. See meetatgather.com for details about the classes offered and the schedule. 1 0 000360.0 360 .00075E7 75
GE0007 GE7 Group Events
  • Karen Courtright
Souffles! Souffles!
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UCE's favorite instructional chef, Karen Courtright, will show you the ins and outs of baking souffles. And then, of course, you eat what you cook!

We will learn the science behind souffles and the key cooking techniques, and then put that knowledge to action by baking a main course souffle and a dessert souffle. We will also make a fresh dressing for a simple salad and have bread and wine to accompany our meal.

This event will be at the home of Susan Comstock, 2747 Hurd Ave. in Evanston on Saturday, May 11 2019 from 4 pm to 7 pm.

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P0007 P7 Potpourri
  • Bentley's Pet Stuff
Happy Dog Basket Basket full of fun dog goodies from Bentley's Pet Stuff at Chicago and Main. 1 0 000040.0 40 .0002E7 20
P0006 P6 Potpourri
  • Bentley's Pet Stuff
Happy Cat Basket Basket full of fun cat goodies from Bentley's Pet Stuff at Chicago and Main. 1 0 000040.0 40 .0002E7 20
A0004 A4 Art
  • Good's of Evanston
Good's of Evanston - $50 Gift Certificate Good's of Evanston at 714 Main Street is renowned for their high quality framing. $50 Gift Certificate towards custom framing, photo albums or frames, fine pens, cards or home decor. Expires Nov 10, 2019. 1 0 000050.0 50 .0003E7 30
F0011 F11 Food
  • Koi Fine Asian Cuisine
Koi Fine Asian Cuisine $50 Certificate A $50 certificate for dine-in lunch or dinner at Koi Fine Asian Cuisine, 624 Davis St. in downtown Evanston. Koi offers fresh sushi as well as bold dishes representing the cuisines of 8 different regions of China.

Good until 12/15/2019. Advanced reservation required by phoning (847) 866-6969. Not valid on holidays.

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C0005 C5 Children
  • Kathy Talmage
Handmade Fleece Blanket - A Kathy Talmage Original
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Design your own fleece baby blanket, including colors, in consultation with the talented Kathy Talmage! The blanket in the photo is an example - the chosen theme was from Beatrix Potter's Nursery Rhyme Book, and includes 3-D features and the baby's name (baby not included). Blanket will take 1-2 months to make and will start at a mutually agreeable time. Washes and wears well. 1 0 000200.0 200 .0005E7 50
P0005 P5 Potpourri
  • Harold's True Value Hardware
Screwdriver Set and Tool Bag Seven piece screwdriver set plus sturdy canvas tool bag from Harold's True Value Hardware, our neighborhood hardware store in NW Evanston. A perfect gift for someone moving into their own place, or just for yourself to help get organized! 1 0 000023.0 23 .0001E7 10
P0004 P4 Potpourri
  • Custom Eyes
$100 Gift Certificate for Custom Eyes Optical Shop Find new glasses and receive great service at Custom Eyes, with 5 locations including 1939 Central St in Evanston. $100 gift certificate. Expires April 2019. 1 0 000100.0 100 .00025E7 25
C0004 C4 Children
  • Goldfish Swim School
Two Months of Swim Lessons Gift certificate for two months of swim lessons from Goldfish Swim School at 2008 Dempster St in Evanston. Goldfish swimming lessons are specially designed to make learning fun through guided play for beginners from 4 months to 12 years old, including infant swim lessons, toddler swim lessons, and more. Classes are offered year-round with a low 4:1 maximum student-to-teacher-ratio.

Expires Dec. 2019.

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C0003 C3 Children
  • Oliver's Trains and Toys
Cross Ways Board Game from Oliver's Trains and Toys
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Enjoy family game night with Cross Ways, a game of playing cards, placing markers and making paths across the board. Would also make a great gift for anyone. From local toy store Oliver's Trains and Toys, 2002 Central St., Evanston. 1 0 000023.0 23 .0001E7 10
S0013 S13 Services
  • Evanston Art Center
$250 Gift Certificate for the Evanston Art Center Have you been meaning to explore your right-brained self? Wait no longer! The Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central St, offers an incredible selection of classes, from ceramics, to drawing and painting, to sculpture, printmaking, photography, woodworking and jewelry making--there is something for everyone.

$250 gift certificate usable toward an EAC class. Exp. Nov 10, 2019.

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F0010 F10 Food
  • Pete Miller's Steak and Seafood
$50 Gift Card to Pete Miller's Steak and Seafood Pete Miller's has been serving the finest prime-aged steaks and fresh seafood and treating customers to the country's best live jazz since 1994. An ideal restaurant for a casual, quick bite, or a luxurious, special occasion meal.

At 1557 Sherman in downtown Evanston. Expires Dec. 2019.

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S0012 S12 Services
  • Sew on Central
$100 Gift Certificate for Sewing Lessons
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Learn. Sew. Create. Perfect for those who would love to learn to sew or improve their skills. Or host a birthday party or small group event.

$100 gift certificate for Sew on Central, a new business offering youth (ages 7 and up) and adult sewing classes, as well as private lessons. Youth classes offered after school and on weekends, adult classes mornings or weekend, with a guided studio class offered in the evening. At 1937 Central St., Evanston.

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F0009 F9 Food
  • Schaefer's Wines, Foods and Spirits
Three Favorite Bottles of Wine from Schaefer's
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Entertain family and friends with three terrific bottles of wine comprised of Schaefer's staff and customer favorites. A Terlato Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley, a Beringer Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast, and a Girard Cabernet Sauvignon from Mt. Veeder in Napa. Beautifully boxed, it is also suitable as a gift.

Schaefer's is a gourmet shop located at the corner of Gross Point Road and Old Orchard Road in Skokie, and if you haven't been to their Saturday afternoon free wine and cheese samples, be sure to get yourself down there!

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A0003 A3 Art
  • The Great Frame Up
Framed Botanical X-Ray Print
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Stunning framed botanical x-ray print of bluebells from the Great Frame Up on Central Street. Vertically oriented, approximately 20 in x 16 in. Soft greys, and will fit in almost any decor. 1 0 000085.0 85 .0003E7 30
S0011 S11 Services
  • David Sutton Studios
Stunning Photos of You and Your Pet
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Beautiful photos of you or your family with your pet that will be treasured for a lifetime--see www.suttonstudios.com for portfolio examples. Gift certificate includes in-studio portrait sitting with David Sutton, a signed, matted 11x11 exhibition print, and $50 voucher toward framing at Artist's Frame Service. Would also be a wonderful gift! Expires May 1, 2019. At 3417 Church St. Evanston. 1 0 000745.0 745 .0015E7 150
E0009 E9 Entertainment
  • Robert and Barbara Seyfried
Two Tickets to Million Dollar Quartet at Marriott Lincolnshire
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The Tony Award-Winning musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Showcased hit songs include: “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more. The show captures the contagious spirit, freewheeling excitement, and thrilling sounds of the once-in-a-lifetime event where four of music’s best talents came together. Two tickets for Sunday, Jan 27, 2019 at 5 pm at the Marriott Lincolnshire. 1 0 000110.0 110 .0005E7 50 1/27/19 5:00 PM
GE0006 GE6 Group Events
  • Robert and Barbara Seyfried
A Day In The Country--Revisited! Come and enjoy a day in the country at our cottage in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 20 miles north of Lake Geneva. Arrive at noon, and have a delicious country prepared lunch, and play some games of bocce ball and badminton, and/or swim in the community pool. Relax and share the experience of the country life with fellow UCE members. Directions will follow with sign-up. Minimum 8 guests needed. 30 people maximum. 24 24 000035.0 35 .00035E7 35 7/20/19 12:00 PM
A0002 A2 Art
  • Meredith Haydon
Hand Carved Wooden Bowl
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Beautiful hand carved wooden bowl with integrated handle. Approximately 12 inches in diameter 1 0 000100.0 100 .00045E7 45
S0010 S10 Services
  • Central Street Yoga
Five Class Pass to Central Street Yoga
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Stretch your body and practice your mindfulness at Central Street's newest yoga studio! Enjoy 5 drop-in yoga classes (normally $20 each)--your choice of classes, including a good variety suitable for beginners and older practitioners. Central Street Yoga specializes in small classes in a warm and friendly setting. Each teacher provides modifications as needed to ensure a positive experience for every student. 1937 Central Street in Evanston. Pass expires Oct 2019. 1 0 000095.0 95 .0003E7 30
S0009 S9 Services
  • Laura Cornell
  • Marc Rolfes and Susan Comstock
Get Your Fitness Routine in Shape!
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Need a fitness routine? Laura Cornell, a certified personal trainer with 18 years experience, has donated 3 1-hour personal training sessions (worth $75 each) to help you develop a routine that you can do on your own, at a gym or to continue with a trainer. With the included stability ball and workout bands, you can even continue your workouts at home. Workouts will be at Fitness Defined at Crawford and Church in Skokie. Contact Susan Comstock for more info. 1 0 000250.0 250 .0006E7 60
GE0005 GE5 Group Events
  • Marc Rolfes and Susan Comstock
Tour of the Frances Willard House
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Evanston is home to the 1865 Gothic Revival Frances Willard House, home of the famous 19th century reformer, women's rights leader and president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. The first museum dedicated to the lifework of a woman, her house has her furniture and belongings largely intact. Come tour the house and learn about temperance as the largest grassroots women's movement in the 19th century, and about Willard's huge influence on women's rights and leadership. Coffee and treats at Celtic Knot (1/2 block away) to follow. This house does have steps. Meet inside the house at 1730 Chicago Avenue in downtown Evanston at 1 pm. 8 1 000025.0 25 .00025E7 25 5/5/19 1:00 PM
S0008 S8 Services
  • Apelian Carpets & Orientals
Apelian Carpets Gift Rug Cleaning
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$75 gift certificate for cleaning of area rugs or in-home cleaning by Apelian Carpets and Orientals at 2700 Central St in Evanston. Note expiration: Dec 31, 2018. 1 0 000075.0 75 .0003E7 30
S0007 S7 Services
  • Pilates Connection
Pilates Connection - Two Private Sessions Pilates is a fantastic set of exercises designed to build core strength (something we all need!), without using weight equipment. Gift certificate for two private Pilates sessions in its spacious downtown Evanston studio. Workout tailored to your specific needs. Expires 2/10/2019. 1 0 000170.0 170 .0005E7 50
P0003 P3 Potpourri
  • Kay Wade
Beautiful Blue Comforter (Twin Size)
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This is a beautiful patterned comforter, never used. It is mostly a dark blue with scrolls in a wide variety of beautiful colors, and is reversible. Standard pillow sham included. Twin sized. 1 0 000100.0 100 .0005E7 50
GE0004 GE4 Group Events
  • Meredith Haydon
  • Kathy Talmage
Annual Super Bowl Party It's always way more fun watching the Super Bowl spectacle together with friends! Join us on Sunday, February 3, 2019 for the 53rd annual Super Bowl. Gather at 4:30ish at 2123 McDaniel Ave., Evanston. Home phone 847-866-9518, Settle in and enjoy game-time drinks, noshes, and dinner at half-time. 16 -1 000030.0 30 .0003E7 30 2/3/19 4:30 PM
GE0003 GE3 Group Events
  • Susan Frances
Labyrinth Walk Experience the sacred space contained within the path of a labyrinth. Join ministerial intern Susan Frances for an afternoon outing to a Chicagoland Labyrinth. Meet at UCE at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2019. A light lunch will be provided while Susan gives an overview of labyrinths. Then we'll carpool to the outdoor labyrinth at the St. Scholastica Monastery, 7430 N. Ridge, Chicago, to journey through its passages. In the case of inclement weather, the group will reschedule to an agreed upon date. 7 0 000030.0 30 .0003E7 30 4/21/19 12:30 PM
U0009 U9 UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY
  • UCE Auction Team
Worship Arts Slam This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. 1 1 000000.0 0 .0E7 0 1/19/19 7:00 PM
GE0022 GE22 Group Events
  • Tom and Alicia Hempfling
Filipino Dinner At Our House
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An authentic Filipino dinner including two or three mystery entrees, fried rice, steamed rice, and dessert. Filipino music will be played in the background. Food by Alicia, drinks by Tom; at 4214 Enfield Ave, Skokie. Note--the dish shown may be a one-time creation; you and Alicia can confer on the menu, which will also reflect the best available ingredients, favorable karma, and the chef's inspiration of the moment. 4 -1 000040.0 40 .00025E7 25 1/26/19 6:30 PM
GE0002 GE2 Group Events
  • Marc Rolfes and Susan Comstock
  • Jean Butzen & James Strickler
A UCE “TED” Talk: Was Abraham Lincoln Exceptional?
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The fifth in our highly popular series of discussions about the Civil War and American Exceptionalism featuring delicious small plates foods provided by Jean Butzen and Susan Comstock and fine wine selections from Marc Rolfes. This year’s provocative topic, again presented by Civil War expert Jim Strickler, will evaluate Abraham Lincoln’s ideas about race, nationalism, and self-government in the context of other world leaders of his time.

No need to have been at any of the other talks or have any knowledge about the Civil War to find this discussion a fascinating examination of how the Civil War has shaped many of our current issues. This event will be held at the home of Marc Rolfes and Susan Comstock, 2747 Hurd Ave in Evanston.

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E0008 E8 Entertainment
  • Athenaeum Theatre Chicago
Two Tickets to an Athenaeum Theatre Production Two Tickets to any Athenaeum Theatre Productions main stage event. Expires Dec. 31, 2019.

The beautiful Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport in Chicago, is home to a 985-seat opera house and is Chicago’s oldest, continuously operating off-loop theatre.

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E0007 E7 Entertainment
  • Music of the Baroque
Music of the Baroque--Pair of Tickets Pair of tickets to a Music of the Baroque performance. Performances are at either the Harris Theater, 201 E Randolph in Chicago, or The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.

Long recognized as one of the region’s top classical groups, Music of the Baroque’s professional chorus and orchestra is one of the leading ensembles in the country devoted to the performance of eighteenth-century works.

Expires 11/30/2019.

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E0006 E6 Entertainment
  • North Shore Choral Society
North Shore Choral Society--two tickets to two concerts Certificate for pair of tickets for each of two North Shore Choral Society concerts: Sunday, Nov 18 2018 at 3 pm, "Judas Maccabaeus" (Handel) at the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston; and Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 4 pm, "The Music of Thomas W. Jefferson" (a contemporary composer) at UCE.

NSCS is a 140-member strong community chorus, and has been performing choral masterworks, old and new, since 1936.

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P0002 P2 Potpourri
  • Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium Circus School and Theatre Company Class Voucher At the Actors Gymnasium, people learn to fly--physically, emotionally & creatively. Voucher for one full session - 16 weeks of any class, children or adults. Courses for adults include circus arts, aerial arts, flexibility/contortion, gymnastics, physical theatre and others. For children, courses include circus arts, flexibility, parkour, imaginastics, tumbling, and Parent-tot gymnastics. Located at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston. Cannot be used for Summer Camp, SAFD courses, and Intensives. Expires Dec 31, 2019. 1 0 000450.0 450 .0006E7 60
F0007 F7 Food
  • Eleanor Boyer
Two pecan pies Rich but not too sweet, Eleanor's pecan pies are made from a family recipe used on the Texas ranch where her parents raised pecan trees.
Great for a special occasion or just a family dinner. Eleanor will supply two baked pies to the winning bidder at a mutually agreed time. Pies freeze well for later use.
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U0008 U8 UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY
  • UCE Auction Team
Date of Night of the Arts This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. 1 1 000000.0 0 .0E7 0 2/9/19 5:00 PM
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  • UCE Auction Team
Rummage Sale Set Up This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. 1 1 000000.0 0 .0E7 0 4/28/19 12:00 PM
U0006 U6 UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY
  • UCE Auction Team
Rummage Sale and Clean Up (during day) This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. 1 1 000000.0 0 .0E7 0 5/4/19 8:30 AM
U0005 U5 UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY
  • UCE Auction Team
Rummage Sale (during day) This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. 1 1 000000.0 0 .0E7 0 5/3/19 8:30 AM
S0006 S6 Services
  • Chicago Athletic Clubs
Chicago Athletic Clubs (including EAC) Two Month Membership
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Get in shape with your fellow UCE-ers (you'll see many at EAC). Gym, pool and fitness classes all included. This two month membership is good at all eight Chicago Athletic Club locations including Evanston (EAC), Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Lakeview, Bucktown, Webster Place and West Loop. Certificate expires 5-31-2019. 1 0 000230.0 230 .0006E7 60
S0005 S5 Services
  • Wellness Revolution
Initial Chiropractic Exam, Treatment & 1-Hour Massage from Wellness Revolution Meet the skilled, compassionate chiropractic and massage practitioners at The Wellness Revolution, at 1117 Emerson in Evanston. Gift Certificate includes an initial chiropractic exam with treatment, and a one hour massage. 1 0 000275.0 275 .0005E7 50
L0001 L1 Lodging/Vacation
  • Woody Haynes & Luanne Vanderpool
Weekend on t'other side of the lake for 6
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You and up to 5 of your friends can get away from it all for a weekend in June 2019 at the Haynes' summer house on Lake Michigan (located north of Muskegon MI, 210 miles from Chicago). No TV, no cell phone reception, internet may be slow... but you'll watch sunset over Lake Michigan and go to sleep to the sound of the waves. Swim, walk miles along the beach, build a sand castle, curl up in a corner with a book, explore the local small towns, experience 10,000 years of human history at the nearby Michigan's Heritage Park. There are numerous puzzles and board games to choose from. Accommodations are a first floor bedroom with double bed and attached bathroom, second floor bedroom with queen sized bed and third floor dormitory style sleeping "loft" with twin beds and double beds. Second and third floor sleepers share the second floor bathroom. Bring the family, invite some friends. Meals (Friday evening supper through Sunday lunch) are included (but byob and soft drinks) and will be prepared by your on-site hosts. Your hosts will consult with the winner regarding dietary restrictions/preferences as they plan the menu for the weekend. Please contact Woody Haynes (skhii@mindspring.com) by January 15 to reserve the desired weekend in June. 1 0 000900.0 900 .0025E7 250
E0005 E5 Entertainment
  • Northlight Theatre
Northlight Theatre --Voucher for Two Tickets to a Performance Two tickets to a performance at the Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. Upcoming performances include "Mansfield Park", "Nina Simone: Four Women", "Landladies" and "Into the Breeches". One of the largest nonprofit theaters in the Chicago area, Northlight performances range from timely world premieres to refreshed classics, and are always engaging. In the beautiful North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, with plenty of onsite parking.

Valid until 11/10/2019. Not valid opening nights or closing weekends.

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E0004 E4 Entertainment
  • Lifeline Theatre
Lifeline Theatre - 2 Admissions If you haven't been to Lifeline, you should go--they are an innovative and dynamic Rogers Park theater company with a passion for story telling.

Admission for two to a MainStage or KidSeries performance at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. Valid until 11/10/2019. Not valid for Saturday 8 pm or Sunday 1 pm performances, or last weekend of any run. This season's productions include Frankenstein, The Man who was Thursday, and Emma, and three KidSeries shows: Bunnicula, We Found a Hat, and The Time Warp Trio.

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C0002 C2 Children
  • Goldfish Swim School
Swim Safety Presentation Goldfish Swim School at 2008 W. Dempster in Evanston will schedule a 15-20 minute interactive water safety presentation for your group--designed for children ages 3 to 7, it can be adapted to children of any age. Perfect for a class or a scout troop, etc.

Goldfish offers this class at no charge as a service to the community, so if you are not the winner, please contact Goldfish directly to arrange a presentation at no charge.

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A0001 A1 Art
  • Dick Whitaker
Antique Brass Blowtorch
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This Otto Bernz carbide blowtorch, originally found in an antique shop grab-bag, was a black, heavily-tarnished object. Its true colors were revealed when it was cleaned, polished and lacquered (to prevent any future tarnish) at Al Bar Wilmette Platers in 2016.

Many pipes in older homes were soldered using this blowtorch. It was the tool of choice among plumbers of the day.

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S0004 S4 Services
  • Oscar Isberian Rugs
Oscar Isberian Rugs - Certificate Towards Rug Cleaning Treat your rugs with a gift certificate for $100 worth of area rug cleaning by Oscar Isberian Rugs, 1028 Chicago Avenue in Evanston. Now in their 98th year of business. 1 0 000100.0 100 .0004E7 40
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  • Oscar Isberian Rugs
Oscar Isberian Rugs - $500 Gift Certificate Work with the specialists at the renowned Oscar Isberian Rugs, now in their 98th year of business, and bring color, patterns and beauty into your home. Gift certificate for $500 for area rugs. 1028 Chicago Avenue in Evanston. 1 0 000500.0 500 .0013E7 130
F0006 F6 Food
  • Peckish Pig
Peckish Pig $50 Gift Card Enjoy a great atmosphere and fresh innovative food at the Peckish Pig brewpub at 623 Howard St with this $50 gift card. 1 0 000050.0 50 .0003E7 30
F0005 F5 Food
  • Prairie Joe's
Prairie Joe's $20 Gift Certificate $20 Gift Certificate to eclectic Prairie Joe's restaurant, 1921 Central Street in Evanston. If you haven't been, you are missing out on a beloved Evanston institution--a classic diner meets hipster Evanston. Expires 5-31-19. 1 0 000020.0 20 .0001E7 10
F0004 F4 Food
  • Farmhouse Evanston
Farmhouse Tavern Evanston 2 x $25 Gift Cards
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Affordable, approachable Midwestern fare based on locally sourced and sustainable ingredients at Farmhouse Tavern Evanston at 702 Church St in downtown Evanston. Top two bidders each receive a $25 gift card. 2 0 000025.0 25 .00015E7 15
F0003 F3 Food
  • Trattoria D.O.C.
Trattoria D.O.C. $25 Gift Certificate Fresh pizza and bread baked in a wood fired oven, hand made fresh pasta, seasonal fresh ingredients and an all Italian wine list with 15 wines available by the glass. What could be better?

$25 Gift Certificate for Trattoria D.O.C. restaurant, 706 Main St. in Evanston. Good for dine-in Sunday through Thursday, lunch or dinner.

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F0002 F2 Food
  • Lynfred Winery
Wine Tasting for Six Visit the oldest continually operated winery in Illinois, Lynfred Winery in Roselle. Treat a group of up to six adults to a wine tasting. Location is 15 S Roselle Rd, Roselle. Reservations must be made 2-3 months in advance; excludes December. Valid until 11/10/2019. Public tours are available most Saturdays at noon, so could be combined with the tasting. 1 0 000100.0 100 .0003E7 30
S0003 S3 Services
  • Carriage Hill Kennels
Carriage Hill Kennels Gift Certificate Treat your pooch! $25 certificate toward dog or cat boarding, dog grooming, dog bathing, dog training or indoor aquatic center for dogs at Carriage Hill Kennels on Waukegan Road in Glenview. Valid until 11-10-2019. 1 0 000025.0 25 .00015E7 15
E0003 E3 Entertainment
  • Gary Wisby
The Joke's On Me Every week for a year I'll call you with a joke. If you've heard it, I'll tell another. A good Christmas present. Joke book I wrote will be published soon. 2 2 000150.0 150 .001E7 100
J0001 J1 Jewelry and Accents
  • Ayla's Originals Bead Bazaar
Ayla's Originals - Bead Stringing Class for Two
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Ayla's Originals International Bead Bazaar - Certificate for two people ("bearer and one guest") for a basic stringing class. 1511 Sherman Ave in Evanston. Create your very own unique and beautiful beaded jewelry. See aylasoriginals.com for details. 1 0 000070.0 70 .00025E7 25
C0001 C1 Children
  • Dance Center Evanston
Dance Center Evanston Gift Certificate Dance Center Evanston Gift Certificate for $75 off tuition for one child or one adult enrolled in a weekly class during its Summer 2020 session. Dance Center Evanston offers a fun, progressive program in a variety of dance techniques, including ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and hip hop. 1934 Dempster Street in Evanston. See dancecenterevanston.com for detailed information. 1 0 000075.0 75 .00025E7 25
F0001 F1 Food
  • The Wine Goddess
Wine Class for Two Two seats at one of the wide variety of upcoming classes at the Wine Goddess, 702 Main Street in Evanston. Check the website: www.winegoddess.com/classes. Value up to $100. 1 0 000100.0 100 .0004E7 40
S0002 S2 Services
  • Beauty & Balance Salon
Hair Cut plus Special Product Samples
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$80 gift card for Beauty & Balance Salon, 640 Green Bay in Kenilworth, redeemable for a haircut with senior stylist Helen Tragas. Includes a gift bag of Kerasilk and Oribe sample hair products. Questions? See Susan Comstock--Helen cuts her hair! 1 0 000090.0 90 .0004E7 40
E0002 E2 Entertainment
  • ArcLight Cinemas Glenview
Four tickets to ArcLight Cinemas See first-run movies in a comfy setting at the Glen. Four single-use guest passes to ArcLight Cinemas, 1850 Tower Dr., Glenview. Valid until March 31, 2019. 1 0 000056.0 56 .00025E7 25
S0001 S1 Services
  • Chiropractic First
Chiropractic First - New Patient Package New Patient Package of two visits to Chiropractic First at 1609A Chicago Ave in Evanston. The first visit includes an exam and a light touch chiropractic adjustment; the second visit is a report of findings and a light touch chiropractic adjustment. 1 0 000288.0 288 .00055E7 55
E0001 E1 Entertainment
  • Music Theater Works
Two Tickets for "Into the Woods" at Music Theater Works Everyone's favorite storybook characters come together in this Tony Award-winning wise and witty tale about the consequences of what you wish for. Two Section A Seats for "Into the Woods" at the Cahn Auditorium at 600 Emerson St (at Sheridan) in Evanston. Date choices: Dec 22 at 8pm, Dec 23 at 2pm, Dec 26 at 2pm, Dec 28 at 8pm, Dec 29 at 2pm and Dec 31 at 8 pm. You must send the Certificate indicating two date options at least 14 days before the show you want to see. 1 0 000145.0 145 .0005E7 50
U0004 U4 UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY
  • UCE Auction Team
Estimated Date of 2019 1st UCE Friendship Dinner This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. 1 1 000000.0 0 .0E7 0 10/19/19 7:00 PM
U0003 U3 UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY
  • UCE Auction Team
Date of 4th UCE Friendship Dinner This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. 1 1 000000.0 0 .0E7 0 4/13/19 7:00 PM
U0002 U2 UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY
  • UCE Auction Team
Date of 3rd UCE Friendship Dinner This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. 1 1 000000.0 0 .0E7 0 2/16/19 7:00 PM
U0001 U1 UCE Calendar STAFF INPUT ONLY
  • UCE Auction Team
Date of 2nd UCE Friendship Dinner This information is provided to assist Serendipity Auction donors in scheduling their event. 1 1 000000.0 0 .0E7 0 12/8/18 7:00 PM