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Charming Cottage in Ireland
Cead Mile Failte. You won't find a more beautiful spot than this lovely seaside cottage on the Emerald Isle, located on the Dingle Peninsula two-and-a-half hours from Shannon Airport. This home is set amongst the rugged cliffs of Dunquin, which is the westernmost village in Ireland and home to the
famous Blasket Islands. You'll enjoy traditional Irish comfort in this four bedroom, two bath cottage with a modern kitchen and living room. Sleeps six comfortably.
Donor: Ann and Frank O'Hara
Restrictions: Subject to availability. Dates to be determined. GO NDEIRI DO BHOTHAR LEAT. May the road rise to meet you
Week at a 5 star Beach Club in Phuket, Thailand
One week at Marriott’s Phuket Beach Club in Phuket, Thailand from December 7 to December 14, 2007, an ideal time to visit the islands of Thailand. Marriott’s Phuket Beach Club is found on the renowned Mai Khao beach at the heart of Thailand’s largest island. The Beach Club includes spectacular swimming pools and privileged access to the amenities of the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa including six restaurants and lounges and a tropical spa. Experience every water sport under the sun or the thrill of a lifetime riding through the jungle atop a magnificent elephant. Suite features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space and kitchen, sleeps six.
Donor: Patricia & Stephen Robertson
Restrictions: Week is scheduled for 12/7/07 to 12/14/2007 – may be changed by buyers for a fee of $154.
Dinner with the Jesuits at Miguel Pro
Six people will enjoy dinner, drinks, and scintillating conversation with Fr. Jim Gartland, Fr. Sean O’Sullivan, Fr. John Foley, and our VIVA committee member Mark Luedtke S.J.
Donor: The Jesuits
Week stay in Orlando
Stay at a gorgeous home in Orlando, FL that sleeps up to 12 people with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a pool. Home located just 15 minutes from Disney World. Includes 4 one day park hopper passes to Walt Disney World.
Donor: HomeStar Bank & Walt Disney World Company
Restrictions: Stay is from Saturday to Saturday.
Week vacation on oceanfront property in San Diego
Use your four Northwest Airlines round trip gift certificates and fly you and your friends to the ocean for a week stay in a San Diego condo that sleeps five people. The condo is located north of San Diego, in the Del Mar area, one of the area’s jewels. Surrounded by ocean, lagoons and other small beach and golf communities, this area has everything a person vacationing could need. Del Mar boasts one of the most agreeable climates in the western United States. Winter temperatures rarely dip below 60 degrees and summer temperatures peak in the 80’s.
Restrictions on Condo: Not available last 2 weeks in January, February, March or the last two weeks of July, the month of August and first 2 weeks of September. Must be used by May 17, 2008.
Restrictions on Tickets: Expire 11/30/07
Donor: Dr. Stephen Wilson & Orbitz
Elegant Dining Experience in Your Home for 10!
Enjoy an elegant private dining experience in your home catered by the renowned Blue Plate – passed hors d’oeuvres and a three-course dinner for ten people. All china, equipment, linen and service included. Additionally, design and purchase a beautiful center piece from Botanicals to tie the table together!
Donor: Blue Plate & Botanicals
Restrictions: Expires May 17, 2008, request must be made with one month notice and is dependent upon Blue Plate’s availability.
An Enormous TV!
Own this 57” Mitsubishi DLP HDTV with base and bring your TV watching to a whole new level.
Donor: Mitsubishi & Andres Diez
Week Stay on the Gulf of Mexico
One week stay in completely furnished, 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom condo directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Fort Myers Florida. This condo is surrounded by water and located across from Sanibel Island in Punta Rassa. Enjoy spectacular views, on-site pool, hot tub, and tennis court. Many golf courses are available nearby. Included in this package are two Northwest Airline round trip gift certificates.
Donor: Jerry Crowe
Restrictions on Tickets: Expire 11/30/07
Wine & Dine
Northern California Wine
A 2004 Chardonnay, 2005 Gewurztraminer, 2005 Pinot Gris, 2004 Pinot Noir, 2005 White Riesling, and 2004 Zinfandel, from Navarro Vineyards, Philo CA.
Donor: Navarro Vineyards – Lynne Sawyer
Value: $130
Opening Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $10
Rockit Bar & Grill
Check out Billy Dec and Brad Young’s hip restaurant in the heart of the booming River North neighborhood in your Rockit t-shirt with this $150 Gift Certificate!
Donor: Rockit Ranch Productions
Restrictions: Valid Monday through Wednesday
Value: $170
Opening Bid: $70
Bid Increments: $10
Whirly Ball for Four!
Whirly Ball combines lacrosse, hockey and basketball with bumper cars; use this gift certificate for one hour of court time for you and three friends and test your skills!
Donor: Whirly Ball – Araceli Reyes
Value: $60
Opening Bid: $20
Bid Increments: $10
Wine & Salumeria Party
The folks behind Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse and Hugo's Frog Bar have opened another fabulous establishment in River North: Quartino Restaurant & Wine Bar. Host your friends after work for a Wine & Salumeria Cocktail Party. Includes house wines, Italian meats and cheeses and assorted pizzas.
Donor: Quartino Restaurant & Wine Bar
Restrictions: To be held Sunday – Thursday from 5 to 7 pm (upon availability) Expires September 17, 2007
Value: $200
Opening Bid: $85
Bid Increments: $10
Have your Cake and Eat it Too!
Celebrate your next birthday with a delicious 8” buttercream cake from Dinkel’s Bakery.
Donor: Dinkel’s Bakery
Value: $25
Opening Bid: $10
Bid Increments: $5
Heading to Wine Country?
Enjoy a tour and tasting for four at Matanzas Winery in Santa Rosa, CA. Includes handmade estate and lavender gift items.
Donor: Matanzas Winery
Value: $100
Opening Bid: $10
Bid Increments: $5
Bagels for a Year!
Everyone at the office will love you! One bagel pack each month of the year includes 13 bagels and two (8) oz cream cheese containers.
Donor: Panera Bread
Value: $270
Opening Bid: $120
Bid Increments: $10
The Heart of Italy in Chicago
Enjoy dinner with this $100 gift certificate at Bruna’s Ristorante, a cozy Italian restaurant in the Heart of Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood.
Restrictions: Not valid on Saturday evenings
Value: $100
Opening Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $10
Private cooking class for fifteen people at Bloomingdale’s!
Enjoy a two hour private cooking class at Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store with Culinary Specialist Paddy Meehan. You will be able to choose from the following cooking classes: Gourmet Appetizers, Meals Made Easy or Decadent Desserts.
Expiration: August 17, 2007
Donor: Sara Nix
Value: $500
Opening Bid: $125
Bid Increments: $25
Explore Chicago
See the Police at Wrigley Field!
2 tickets to see the SOLD OUT concert the Police at Wrigley Field on July 6, 2007 in Section 423, Row 1, Seats 103 & 104
Opening Bid: $140
Bid Increments: $20
See the Police at Wrigley Field!
2 tickets to see the SOLD OUT concert the Police at Wrigley Field on July 6, 2007 in Section 423, Row 1, Seats 105 & 106
Opening Bid: $140
Bid Increments: $20
A night of the Blues
Enjoy listening to the blues at Chicago’s oldest and largest blues club. These two gift certificates will get you and seven friends into Chicago’s best blue’s club, the Kingston Mines, (Chicago Music Awards), with a free drink!
Donor: Kingston Mines
Value: $160
Opening Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $20
Rack’em up
Pool party for you and three of your friends. Party includes two hours of pool, appetizers, and sandwiches.
Donor: Seven Ten Lounge
Restrictions: Valid Monday to Thursday
Value: $80
Opening Bid: $20
Bid Increments: $10
VIP tickets to the Shedd Aquarium
Enjoy four VIP entry tickets for the Shedd Aquarium, Oceanarium, and the Wild Reef exhibit. See the scary sharks and beautiful coral in the Wild Life Exhibit and come face to face with a Komodo dragon in the Shedd’s new Lizards and Komodo King exhibit!
Expires: May 2008. Tickets do not include entry to the Lizards and the Komodo King exhibit.
Donor: John G. Shedd Aquarium
Value: $80
Opening Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
The Museum of Science and Industry & Dinner in Hyde Park
Take your family to the Museum of Science & Industry with four general admission tickets and then have dinner at a favorite local Hyde Park spot: Calypso Café, which features a mix of Caribbean cuisines.
Donnor: Museum of Science & Industry and Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop
Value: $130
Opening Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $10
A Night of Theater
Two tickets to any available performance at Apple Tree Theatre located in Highland Park.
Donor: Apple Tree Theater
Value: $86
Opening Bid: $20
Bid Increments: $10
Off-Broadway in Chicago
Two tickets to any preview performance at The Next Theatre Company — Chicago land’s destination for artistically adventurous work.
Donor: The Next Theatre Company in Evanston
Value: $80
Opening Bid: $20
Bid Increments: $5
A Theatrical Night
Two tickets to any performance at the Theatre Building Chicago in Lakeview.
Expires: 2/28/07
Donor: Theatre Building Chicago
Value: $100
Opening Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $10
Dinner and a Play!
Grab dinner with a friend at Feed the Beast Restaurant with this $50 gift certificate and then head to the Lifeline Theatre to see any performance on the Mainstage or Kid series performance.
Expires: 12/31/2007
Donor: Lifeline Theatre & Feed the Beast
Value: $100
Opening Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $10
Fire on the Mountain
Two tickets to Fire on the Mountain which is a “celebration of culture, lifestyle, hardships and heroics sure to set your feet tapping and your spirit soaring.”
Donor: Northlight Theatre in Skokie
Restrictions: Tickets are valid from May 9 through June 17, 2007
Value: $84
Opening Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
Tony & Tina’s Wedding
Use this $50 gift certificate for dinner at The Chicago Chop House before catching a performance of Tony & Tina’s Wedding.
Donor: The Chicago Chop House & Tony & Tina’s Wedding
Value: $180
Opening Bid: $60
Bid Increments: $20
Trap Door Theatre and Club Lucky
Grab dinner at the delicious Italian restaurant Club Lucky with this $75 gift certificate and then see any 2007 performance at the Trap Door Theatre which are both located in cool and artsy Bucktown.
Donor: The Trap Door Theatre and Club Lucky
Value: $160
Opening Bid: $60
Bid Increments: $10
Shakespeare & Sushi!
Visit the Chicago Shakespeare Theater located on Navy Pier and grab dinner at trendy Sushi Wabi in the West Loop.
Donor: Chicago Shakespeare Theater & Sushi Wabi
Value $175
Opening Bid: $75
Bid Increments: $10
The Perfect Date: a Museum, Dinner & Drinks!
Visit the Chicago History Museum with your new annual family membership, have dinner at delicious Adobo Grill with this $40 gift certificate and then head to the Fireplace Inn for a night cap with this $30 gift certificate…all within walking distance!
Donor: Chicago History Museum, da Vinci Group, and the Fireplace Inn
Value: $120
Opening Bid: $60
Bid Increments: $10
Folk Music Anyone?
Enjoy a one year membership to the Old Town School of Folk Music.
Restrictions: Old Town Membership is for new members only. It cannot be used to renew or extend current memberships.
Donor: Old Town School of Folk Music
Value: $95
Opening Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
Unique Items
Michigan Getaway
Enjoy a relaxing getaway in a country home. Only 90 minutes from Chicago, and just a short drive to beautiful Cherry Beach on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Main house has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and sleeps 7. Additional guest quarters has full bath and sleeps 4 dormitory style. Spend up to three nights antique shopping, swimming, biking, and dining.
Restrictions: Stay up to 3 consecutive nights. Must be used by May 1, 2008
Donor: The Katzfey Family
Value: $600
Opening Bid: $200
Bid Increments: $50
Enjoy great music at the Milwaukee Irish Fest
Enjoy 2 tickets to the Milwaukee Irish Fest held in Milwaukee from August 16 – 19, 2007.
Donor: Milwaukee Irish Fest
Value: $30
Opening Bid: $10
Bid Increments: $5
32” LCD TV
32” Insignia LCD Flatscreen TV – integrated HDTV and PC Monitor. Will look great on your wall!
Donor: Best Buy & Andres Diez
Value: $900
Opening Bid: $500
Bid Increments: $50
Movies on the Go!
Catch your favorite movies wherever you are with this Dynex
9” Portable DVD Player! DVD player includes slim remote, AC adapter, car adapter, and audio/video cable.
Donor: Best Buy & Andres Diez
Value: $170
Opening Bid: $75
Bid Increments: $25
Capture your precious moments!
The Canon PowerShot A560 frees you to capture your precious moments as unforgettable images. The A560 is easy-to-use, has a 7.1 Megapixel CCD, 4X Optical Zoom Lens, DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection Technology and many other impressive features.
Donor: Best Buy & Andres Diez
Value: $300
Opening Bid: $150
Bid Increments: $50
Cooking class for 8!
Enjoy a two hour soup class for eight people where you and your friends will make 4 soups (curried crab, wild rice chowder, rosemary pumpkin and easy tortellini) and two quick breads (jalapeno crackers and corn muffins) hosted by Julia Kearney of Coachhouse Gourmet.
Donor: Coachhouse Gourmet – Julia Kearney
Restrictions: Valid from September 15, 2007 to May 15, 2008, dates mutually agreed upon.
Value: $ 485
Opening Bid: $200
Bid Increments: $50
Columbia College Season Tickets
Enjoy 2 season tickets for the Columbia College Mainstage Productions in 2007-2008 season.
Donor: Columbia College
Value: $60
Opening Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
Writing Workshop with G.R.
Whether you’re an aspiring writer who’s getting ready to finally start that book or the parent of a college student who’ll be working on college essays in the fall, this one-on-one writing workshop/consultation with G.R. Kearney is for you. G.R. is the author of the forthcoming book about Cristo Rey Jesuit High School titled New School: How Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Changed the Face(s) of Education in Urban America. G.R.’s work has appeared in numerous periodicals including America magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and Links magazine. Included with the writing workshop is a first edition copy of New School, which will be published by Loyola Press in spring 2008.
Donor: G.R. Kearney
Value: $150
Opening Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $10
Crystal Chicago Skyline
Display this beautiful crystal Chicago skyline statue and paperweight on your desk and show everyone the magnificence of Chicago!
Donor: The Crystal Cave
Value: $225
Opening Bid: $60
Bid Increments: $10
Muscle Time!
Get the muscles you always dreamed of with this Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbell set and stand. With just the turn of a dial you can automatically change your resistance from 5 lbs (2.27 kg) all the way up to 52.5 lbs (23.8 kg) of weight. No more picking up 30 different dumbbells to give you the results you want! All you need are two Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells to transform your body for good. It will be shipped directly to your home.
Donor: Nautilus & Andres Diez
Value: $950
Opening Bid: $500
Bid Increments: $50
Fender Electric Guitar signed by Eve
The Squierr Affinity Series Fat Strat Electric Guitar by Fender combines 2 forward single-coils, bridge humbucker, and 5-way switching for incredible tonal range. Solid hardwood body, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard, die-cast chrome tuners, and standard fulcrum tremolo bridge. Autographed by rapper Eve!
Donor: Guitar Center & Andres Diez
Value: $450
Opening: $150
Bid Increments: $50
Laser Package
Enjoy a laser hair removal package donated by La Piel Laser Center in Lincoln Park.
Donor: La Piel Laser Center
Value: $450
Opening: $150
Bid Increments: $25
Stylish Pearl Earrings
Earrings – pearl, bali and sterling silver.
Donor: Codi the Boutique
Value: $65
Opening Bid: $15
Bid Increments: $10
The West Wing – The Complete Series
Own the complete collector’s edition, boxed set of all seven seasons of the hit television show The West Wing. This show has garnered two Golden Globe Awards and 26 Emmy Awards and is rated as one of the best television dramas of all time. This rare collector’s edition set is autographed by Oscar winning actor and series star Martin Sheen: President Josiah Bartlet.
Value: $450
Opening Bid: $150
Bid Increments: $50
Apocalypse Now
Own an original 1979 Apocalypse Now movie poster autographed by the film’s star Oscar winning Martin Sheen.
Value: $550
Opening Bid: $175
Bid Increments: $25
Under the counter C.D. player
Perfect for saving space, G.E. under the counter C.D. and radio player.
Donor: Carl Buddig & Company
Value: $110
Opening Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $10
Pamper Yourself
Treat yourself to a mini glow facial and seaweed body treatment at Spa Soak where each treatment is custom blended and tailored to your needs using the highest quality of essential oils, plant extracts, vitamins and minerals.
Donor: Spa Soak
Value: $115
Opening Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $10
Get ready for the Summer!
A three month membership to Bally Total Fitness
Donor: Bally Total Fitness
Restrictions: Must be redeemed by July 31st, 2007
Value: $200
Opening Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $15
Say Cheese!
Children grow up fast so capture the moment with a 8x10 outdoor family portrait by professional photographer Kate Oelerich.
Donor: Kate Oelerich Photography
Value: $385
Opening Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $25
"Summertime Wonder"
Hand painted enamel on stone in a oak frame, entitled “Summertime Wonder,” and painted by our Athletic Director’s mom: Pat Dillion!
Donor: Pat Dillon
Value: $300
Opening Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $25
Let someone else do your laundry!
A.W. Zengeler’s will take care of your dry cleaning or laundry services up to $50 worth.
Donor: Zengeler’s Dry Cleaners
Value: $50
Opening Bid: $10
Bid Increments: $5
Attractive Nature Photos
Set of 2 framed original nature photos by the Cristo Rey Network’s Preston Kendall!
Donor: Preston Kendall
Value: $300
Opening Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $25
Give your Children the Edge
Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world behind number one Mandarin Chinese and number two English. Why not start early with these fun children’s Teach Me Spanish tapes and book.
Donor: Judy Mahoney
Value: $30
Opening Bid: $10
Bid Increments: $5
Unique Items from the Jesuits
St. Ignatius High School
An alumnus/alumna must have! St. Ignatius sweatshirt, hat, t-shirt, and coffee mug.
Donor: St. Ignatius High School
Value: $100
Opening Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
Loyola Academy
An alumnus/alumna must have! Loyola Academy hooded sweatshirt, sweat pants, shirt, coffee mug and popcorn set.
Donor: Loyola Academy
Value: $200
Opening Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $10
Marquette High School
Marquette High School embroidered pullover/windbreaker.
Donor: Marquette High School
Value: $75
Opening Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
Walsh Jesuit High School
Embroidered pullover/windbreaker from our Jesuit brothers in Ohio.
Donor: Walsh Jesuit High School
Value: $45
Opening Bid: $20
Bid Increments: $10
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory
Sweatshirt and t-shirt, from our Jesuit brothers in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Donor: Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory
Value: $25
Opening Bid: $15
Bid Increments: $5
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Yes! Get some Cristo Rey gear. Cristo Rey polo wind gofl jackaet, hat, and coffee mug.
Donor: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Value: $75
Opening Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
Sports
Chicago Cubs signed bat by Derrek Lee
Official Chicago Cubs bat signed by first baseman Derrek Lee
Donor: Chicago Cubs
Value: $500
Opening Bid: $150
Bid Increments: $50
Charles “Peanut” Tillman
Autographed mini-helmet by Charles Tillman (#33)
Donor: Chicago Bears
Opening Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $10
Chicago Fire Soccer
Soccer ball by the Chicago Fire soccer team
Donor: Chicago Fire Soccer
Opening Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $10
See the White Sox!
Four tickets to see the White Sox take on Tampa Bay the May 27th. One parking pass included.
Donor: Lawrence’s Fischeries
Value: $140
Opening Bid: $70
Bid Increments: $20
See the White Sox Again!
Four front row tickets to see the White Sox on Sunday September 9 at 1:05 take on the Twins. The seats are located in Section 119 seats in the first row down the 1st base line. One parking pass included.
Donor: Tressler Soderstrom Maloney and Priess, LLP
Value: $250
Opening Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $25
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