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Las Vegas Luxury Home
Enjoy four nights in this fully-furnished luxury house in Summerlin, Nevada. It has three bedrooms & three full bathrooms. The Master Suite has a connected bathroom with dual sinks & jacuzzi tub. There is a private patio which features a day-bed, TV, patio table with chairs & also a fountain overlooking a beautiful courtyard. The house is 8 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, very close to Red Rock Casino. It is approximately 2200 sq ft. and includes a washer/dryer & living room fireplace. There are six TVs with cable service, high-speed wireless internet and a phone (local calls only please).
Principal for a Day
Who wants to rule the school for the whole day? Your child will love this unique experience! Last year’s bidder had a great time. Make command decisions, like choosing the lunch menu and declaring no homework for the day. Win this item for your child and he/she will enjoy a full day of special “Principal” activities scheduled with Mr. Rogers.
Skip School to see a Twins Game with Mr. Rogers and Mr. Foley
Students, have you ever wondered what it would be like to skip school? Do you daydream about enjoying a Twins game in the warm sun instead of sitting in a classroom? Now is your chance! Cut out of school early but don’t worry about getting in trouble because you’ll be skipping your afternoon classes to go to a Twins game with Mr. Rogers and Mr. Foley! They will be taking two lucky students out of school on a date to be determined to enjoy an afternoon ball game at Target Field. What a way to spend the day!
BBQ Dinner for Eight
Get your friends or family together for a fantastic BBQ dinner and Pool Party for eight at the Giel house! This barbeque includes a variety of smoked meats, homemade sauces, salads, beans, dessert, alcohol, including Joyce McCabe’s famous jello shots, and great service by your six hosts, the Giels, Wessels, and Stecklers.
Four Tickets to a Wild Game
For the first time in franchise history, the Wild has a top line to get excited about! The Setoguchi, Koivu, and Heatley line (dubbed by some fans as the “Two Sharks and One Finn” line), along with the excitement about their new young coach, Mike Yeo, AND one of the best venues for hockey anywhere, make the Minnesota Wild a must-see this season! Enjoy these four amazing seats, just 7 rows behind the Wild bench as they take on the Calgary Flames: Sunday, November 27th, 2011 @5pm (Section 117, Row 7, seats 1-4).
Flight to Mackinac Island
Travel to this beautiful Michigan destination, where no cars are allowed, in the best possible way. What normally takes a full day of driving and a ferry ride, you can do in just over 2 hours by air, landing right on the island’s own airport! See the striking, blue waters of the Great Lakes along the way as Fr. Mark Huberty flies four to five guests, round-trip from Lake Elmo Airport. And with a new flying adventure in the works for next year, this will likely be the last flight to Mackinac offered at the auction.
Festa Italiana!
If you love Italian food, or even just Italian wine, then this event is for you. Fr. Mark Huberty will host a gourmet Italian dinner for 10 guests with culinary delights representing different regions of Italy, including handmade stuffed pasta. If that isn’t enough, the evening will also include a variety of wines imported from Italy. Buon’ appetito!
The Sweet Sound of Music – A Toe Tapping Experience!
Treat yourself or others to 2 hours of piano music by Presentation alumnus, John Blanda. John is a previous Minnesota State Fair Talent Show winner and performed a solo performance in Italy in 2011. His repertoire includes a variety of music including jazz, classical and original compositions. John’s musical entertainment is a great addition to any special event, Christmas, birthday, anniversary, or party. Hire him to play at Grandma’s nursing home!
Michigan Upper Peninsula Getaway
Enjoy a three night stay in townhouse #102 at Black River Lodge in Ironwood, MI. The townhouse is a split entry unit with 2 bedrooms (sleeps 6-8) and full bath downstairs and a large kitchen, full bath and family room (with fireplace) upstairs. There is a small deck off the family room that has a barbeque grill, table & chairs (accessible during summer months). Guests have access to the amenities of Black River Lodge located across the parking lot. The Lodge has a swimming pool and hot tub, game room and lounge and also provides cleaning and laundry services to the townhouse. You will be within 15 minutes of 5 area ski resorts, 2 golf courses, and 5 waterfalls and located 9 miles south of Lake Superior on scenic Black River Road.
Party for Fifteen at the Foley Farm
Fun at the Foley Farm for 15, get together with your class or family to experience life on the farm, package includes:
- Tour of the Farm
- Farming Basics 101
- Hayride and games
- Bonfire with hot dogs, smores, and beverages
- The opportunity to see Mr. Foley driving a tractor and ATV
Classroom Coupon Book
Buy this coupon book to use for one or more of your children. Coupon book includes 10 fun events that they can enjoy with their class: (1) Choose lunch for the school, (2) No homework pass for the class, (3) Root beer float party for the class, (4) Pizza party for the class, (5) Box lunch party for the class, (6) Out of uniform day for the class, (7) Homemade lasagna lunch for the class by Fr. Mark, (8) Pick the theme for a day during Catholic Schools’ Week, (9) Extra recess time, (10) Outdoor class period.
Party with the Stars
Enjoy a pool party hosted by the Stars! Perfect for a birthday party, family get together, or sports team gathering. Four hours of swimming, food and fun for up to 16 people. Includes swimming in a beautiful inground pool with patio, food and beverages.
Spoil Her!
Give a gift of jewelry with this $250 gift certificate courtesy of R.F. Moeller Jewelers, a skin care basket from Advanced Dermatology Care, and a $150 dollar gift card from Salon Ave.
Lawn Service for a Year
Have the best-looking yard in the neighborhood without breaking a sweat! Package includes spring clean-up, weekly mowing and trimming, fall clean-up. (Fertilizing would be additional, if requested.)
St. Croix River Cruise for Four
Sail into the Future (down the St. Croix River, anyway) aboard a 27-foot cabin cruiser with Capain Mike Thomas and Hostess Ann Thomas. After departing from the marina in Hudson, take in all the scenery the river has to offer while enjoying drinks and appetizers. After a day of cruising, you will dock in Afton where dinner awaits at the Afton House Inn. Then it’s more cruising back to Hudson.
Romance Package
A one-night stay at the St Paul Hotel, a $100 Forepaugh’s Restaurant certificate, and two Waterford Crystal vintage champagne glasses and a bottle of champagne will help you to make this very special night right here in our Capital City!
Refresh Your Home
Need to upgrade or do some home improvement? Package includes indoor painting of up to 3 rooms (or 1000 sq ft), and four areas of carpet cleaning.
Breezy Point Getaway
Looking for an escape to the heart of the Minnesota Lakes? Look no further! This two-night deluxe condo package at Breezy Point overlooks the lake and is just what you need. The condo has two bedrooms, a sofa sleeper in the living room, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, fireplace and patio. After relaxing in the condo, take advantage of the pool, hot tub and game room located in the Breezy Point Center. Sleeps up to 6 people. View pictures here.
Air Balloon Adventure for Two
Haven’t you always wanted to view the St. Croix Valley from a hot air balloon? Sail into the sky on a semi-private hot air balloon ride with Stillwater Balloons. This 2.5 hour package for two consists of one hour of flight time and a traditional champagne toast with engraved keepsake flutes.
Ocean’s Eleven Poker Party
Rick “Ocean” Bidwell and his partners in crime, Tom Henkes and Jim Miettunen, are recruiting eight more partners to join their rat pack for a night of low-stakes casino play at their East Shore Drive casino. Security will be tight, so only guests of the winning bidder will be allowed…entrance password will be provided. Winners can expect a jackpot of food and beverages featuring steak and shrimp kabobs and signature beverages. Players will use Bidwell Bucks to win prizes playing poker, blackjack and craps. There will be no need to try robbing the casino as everyone will go home a winner!
Four Dugout Seats at Target Field
Have you ever been to a Dugout Box at Target Field? Just three rows behind the 3rd base dugout…these are seats you cannot buy! See all the players up close from your cushioned seats, with the Minneapolis skyline in the distance, and go down into the private third-base lounge anytime you want. The best way to watch baseball in the best ballpark in America! (Section 12, Row 8, Seats 1-4).
Canadian Fishing Trip
This is a perfect vacation for fishermen! One week stay for four people at Pine Beach Lodge in Ontario, Canada, about 150 miles north of International Falls. The Lodge has private cabins, 900 feet of natural sand beach on Eagle Lake, and access to incomparable fishing. Bring your own boat or take advantage of boat rental and other services. Check it out at: www.pinebeachlodge.com