Please Support Our Donors!

The success of our Charity Auction depends on the partnership and generosity of businesses and individuals who support our auction and on those who attend our event and bid on the donated items. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Brethren Retirement Community is a 501 (c ) 3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. A charitable tax receipt will be issued for all donations.

YOU Can Make a Difference in the Lives of Older Adults!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Layer Upon Layer - Mixed Media Collage Wall Hanging #265

Look closely, you will see layer upon layer of mixed materials, papers, foils, threads, found items, imprints....turn it 90 degrees and you will discover other elements... there is no "right side up" to this mixed media collage done in greens, golds, rusts and browns.




Donor:

Jan Teaford

All the Excitement of Columbus Awaits You - Hampton Inn & Suites #188


The winning bidder will receive a gift certificate for one (1) overnight standard room at teh Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown Columbus. Included: breakfast and parking


This beautiful hotel is adjacent to the Arena District and Short North Arts District. Located at 501 North High Street, on the corner of North High and Spruce Streets, across from the Greater Columbus Convention Center.














www.hamptoninn.com/hi/columbus-downtown

Monday, August 30, 2010

Gun Metal Black Lamp #241

Modern Shabby Chic Lamp has been revamped.... ceramic base, gun metal black base, with a rectangle shape shade - sure to light up any room!


Donor: Shabby Chic Gals

"Hottest" Birthday Party in Town - Live Auction #406


#406

What a memorable BIRTHDAY PARTY - at the Firehouse!

This child's birthday lunch is cooked by the Greenville Township Firemen! After lunch they will have a photo opportunity with the trucks, sirens, fire gear, etc.

The firemen will cut the cake with their axe!!

Donor: Greenville Township Fire Fighters

The Best Seat in the Lighted Horse Parade! - Live Auction #407




Ride in the Ro-Da-O Farm Carriage in the 2010 Lighted Horse-Drawn Parade

Downtown Greenville plays host to The Hometown Holiday Horse Parade featuring lighted, horse-drawn carriages. Bring the entire family to enjoy this event and see Santa Claus come to town! The parade will include carolers, bands, bell choirs and lighted carriages pulled by horses through the streets of Historic Downtown Greenville at 7 pm on Saturday, November 20.


Live Auction

Donor:


David & Robin Oda Family
Arcanum, OH

The Bistro off Broadway #132

THE BISTRO OFF BROADWAY serves a unique menu , of time-tested Midwest inspired recipes in a casual, jazz-theme environment brimming with 20th century memorabilia. Whether you join us with friends, family or business associates, our warm and friendly staff will provide you with a quality experience every time you visit.


$25  Gift Card



117 East Fifth Street
Greenville, Ohio 45331
Ph:  937.316.5000


http://www.thebistrooffbroadway.com/

Golfer's Gift Basket #217

Full of necessary items for your favorite golfer!


This basket includes:

Callaway Golf Towel

Ball Markers

Anti-Slice Tees

Practice Golf Balls

12 Top Flight Golf Balls

Assorted packages of Planters Peanuts
(salted, smoked almonds, heat peanuts, honey roasted)

Half & Half - Iced Tea & Lemonade

Mini-pack of Wet Ones

Sunscreen

Insect Repellant (6 oz)

3.5" x 5" Golf Picture Frame

Donor: Anonymous

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Own a Piece of Past & Present #304




These bricks are from our original 1902 building


Our original building, built in 1902, came down in 2006 - these original bricks are from that building ... one has a current photo of our building and the other one has a photo of our humble beginning over 108 years ago.


Created & donated by one of our employees:
Keith Weimer

Something Lovely... #226

Will be yours when you redeem this gift card at Pamela's Intimate Apparel




$25 Gift Card


Pamela's Intimate Apparel

Greenville, OH

Custom Fitted Undergarments, Robes, etc.

CJ's Highmarks - Greenville #257


$10 Gift Certificate

CJ’s HighMarks is a casual dining restaurant with that comfortable “small town” feel. Throughout our “small town”, there are memorabilia from the community and schools in the surrounding area…old diplomas, trophies, local artifacts, plaques, jerseys, pictures of local people and events, flags, pendants…all of which help personalize the restaurant to the home town it serves.



Donor:
CJ's Highmarks
1475 Wagner Avenue
Greenville, OH

Friday, August 27, 2010

Love Earth Tones? #239

This handmade necklace is the necklace for you! It measures 30" long - with earth tone beads, perfect for fall!



Donor:

Brenda Means

...by All Means

When is a Glass Globe not a Glass Globe? #243

When it's also known as a "witches ball. For centuries, beautiful glass globes have been hung in windows to ward off evil spirits. Hanging these decorative glass spheres is thought to tantilize evil spirits until they become totally mesmerized by the sphere's inner beauty. It was believed that if an evil spirit touched the glass sphere, it would be trapped by the web-like strands of glass inside the sphere.



The glass artist who produced, along with the donor, hope this beautiful piece of art will protect your home's tranquility for years. Handblown by glass artist, Ralph Prince of St. Paris, OH. This history of the "witches ball" is attached to the sphere.





Donor:

Linda Minnich

Arcanum, OH

A Well-Stocked Kitchen #245

...includes a KitchenAid Blender!


5 Speed 56-ounce

Custom Metallic

Kitchen Aid Blender

Shatter Resistant

Easy Clean 1-Piece Pitcher

Metal Plated, Die-Cast Base


The MOST POWERFUL Premium Blender

Value: $149


Donor:


KitchenAid Experience Center

423 South Broadway
Greenville, Ohio

Open Monday thru Saturday


The KitchenAid Experience Center has the most complete collection of countertop appliances and housewares, including special colors and accessories.


Painter's Retreat for Four #408

Gather your artsy or not so artsy friends and bid on this fun-filled painter's retreat with Ginger Godfrey!



Art Instruction for Four (4)
(You Arrange the Location)
Basic Oil Painting Class
(Sky, clouds, trees, grass, house)
All Supplies Included
Lunch
Tea & Scones After the Class
Unlimited FUN!





Donor:
Ginger Godrey
Bradford, OH

Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace #233

Measuring 22" at the tip of the warm, earth-tone medallion, this necklace has 5 strands of beads that support the large crackled medallion. Shades of Amber, orange, red, white, and pink... this can dress up or down an outfit.

Donor:
Brenda Means
... by All Means
Arcanum, OH

Furry Friends Ready for Christmas #274

Wrapped in Red with Buddy Holiday the Hallmark Dog guarding his friends... this basket has a dark bear wearing a Christmas sweater as well as a white bear wearing a snowman sweater.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Enjoy Great Food? #146

Then you'll love Cameron Mitchell Restaurants!


$25 Gift Card
Founded by entrepreneur Cameron Mitchell in 1993, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants has built a diverse portfolio of varied concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to single neighborhood favorites. Today, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants feature seven concepts with seventeen restaurants, with many more future additions in the works.

The Cameron Mitchell Restaurants have a lot on their plate. All of it is delicious.

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants gift cards are valid at any Cameron Mitchell Restaurant, never expire and have no fees for non-use. Bot valid towards alcohol.

PLEASE NOTE: Columbus Fish Market, Mitchell's Steakhouse, Mitchell's Fish Market and Cameron's Steakhouse are no longer Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.


Donor:
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Columbus, OH

Great Times for Family & Friends - Indy #154

GREATTIMES FAMILY FUN PARK has provided
10 Courtesy Cards Valid for One of the following:
4 Gameroom Tokens
One Softplay Admission
18 Holes of Minature Golf
One Coupon Per Person, Per Day


If you are looking for a fun day away or a different place to host an "adventure" birthday party, this may be just the ticket you are looking for! Be sure to check their web site!

Greatimes is home to Indy’s Best Go-Karts, along with 2 Tiki Themed Miniature Golf Courses, an enormous Bumper Boat Pool loaded with Blaster Boats, 6 Batting Cages, a 22,000 sq. ft. Indoor Arcade and Redemption Game Center, and a host of other attractions for your family or group of any size!


Greatimes Family Fun Park is also home to Indy’s number 1 Birthday Parties! With the ability to customize your party using a variety of packages and themes! For more information please use the link provided below.

http://www.greatimesfunpark.com/


Value: $49.50

Beechwood Golf Course #116

18 Holes of Golf plus a Cart
Beechwood Golf Course
Darke County's only 27-hole golf course
Donor:
Beechwood Golf Course
Arcanum, OH
(Note: This auction includes 4 identical packages from Beechwood for 18-holes and a cart)

Little Girl's Dresser Filled with "Dress Up Clothes" #402




Every little girl loves to play dress up and the child who receives this item is in for a thrill........

This year's "repurposed" dresser is a tall, pink chest, with different colorful knobs on every drawer and is every little girl's dream. Filled with dress-up clothing, jewelry, cloth gloves, hats, feather boas, high heels, "make-up", "nail polish"- a feather fan, tiara, gloves, purses, etc....... it is sure to offer hours of enjoyment. Great for a little girl's room or grandma's house

It even comes with a coordinating lamp and a minature tea set!



Donor:

Mark &Genni King


( Tea Set donated by Dennis & Pam Neff)


LIVE AUCTION


GO BUCKS! OSU vs Indiana #411


Two Tickets with a Parking Pass

OSU vs. INDIANA Game

Saturday, October 9, 2010

ohiostatebuckeyes.com


Donor:
Jim Zehringer
State Representative, 77th House District


LIVE AUCTION








National Underground Railroad Freedom Center #216



Experience the human triumph of the historic and contemporary story of the Underground Railroad, an amazing place in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Billed as part of a new group of "museums of conscience," the Center offers lessons on the struggle for freedom in the past, in the present, and for the future as it attempts to challenge visitors to contemplate the meaning of freedom in their own lives. Its location recognizes the significant role of Cincinnati, where thousands of slaves escaped to freedom by crossing the Ohio River, in the history of the Underground Railroad.

Two (2) Complimentary Admission Tickets
Expires December 31, 2010
Value: $24

Donor:
National Underground Railroad
FREEDOM CENTER
Cincinnati, OH
Please check web site for parking information and flexible cost.


Ted Grote Photography - #184


Mr Grote is an award-winning professional photographer who is a legend in our area. His outstanding work has graced his storefront window on Broadway for decades.




The winner of this gift certificate is certain to have a great photograph taken by this Master Photographer.

1 Sitting
Value:  $35 

Expires 12-31-10

Donor:
Ted Grote, M. Photog.CR.

This Christmas Tree Sparkles #114


This wooden Christmas Tree has a Snowman painted on it and sparkles with many little lights  - takes AA batteries.


Donor:  Anonymous

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

For the Lady Who Loves to "Cook" #115

Whether the lady in your life loves to cook or prefers just to read recipes, this is a basket she will love!

A set of WAVERLY Oven Mitts, Betty Crocker Cookbook for Women, 2 Pretty Mugs, Raspberry Black Tea, Cookies, Chocolate, floral napkins, silicone trivet and a fancy glass bottle to hold dish detergent or olive oil (for those who still cook).

Beautifully packed in a hand-woven basket accented with a  pink reed "ribbon" woven through it.

Value:  $75

Donor: Anonymous

The Bike That Joe Built #412



CUSTOM BUILT LOW RIDER BICYCLE

LIVE AUCTION

Built with Love by Joe King
Donated with hopes of someone creating memories and taking care of this one of a kind custom built, with love.


FEATURES:
Candy Apple Red & Gold Twisted Frame
Crushed Velvet Red Banana Seat
Steering Wheel and Handle Bars
Side View Mirrors
White Wall Tires
Back “Fat” Tire

Story:

This Candy Apple Red and Gold bike features a twisted gold frame. Not only does this tricked out ride have handle bars, there is a working steering wheel and side mirrors. Red velvet banana seat makes this ride very comfortable. The tries are white walled and the back wheel has a “fat” tire.

This one of a kind bike was custom built by Joe King around 2000, 2001. Every spare minute Joe was working on his bike. Joe and a friend, Johnny each built a bike. Johnny’s was silver and gold. Johnny’s dad worked at a bike shop in Indiana and the boys could get a discount. Both boys saved their money, got summer jobs and bought parts one at a time and built their dream bikes. This was a summer long labor of pride for them. Joe has approximately $800.00 in his bike, without the discounts it would easily have cost $1,000-$1,200.00.

Joe not only has his summer job money in the bike he has a lot of time, pride and memories. Joe put his signature on this bike by adding crowns as tire caps. (King-crown). The bike is very dear to Joe, special because it gives a feeling of accomplishment that he could build something this spectacular from scratch…and its ride-able! He received long looks and whistles when he would ride his bike - No one else had one like his.

Joe hopes some special person receives this bike, takes pride and care as he did building and riding it and gets to make their own special memories and the money received helps the residents of Brethren Retirement Community.



Donor: Joe King
(Son of Genni King, Manager of Mill Ridge Village)

Note:  This item has a reserve

Cincinnati Reds Tickets - Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 1:10 PM #413

Cincinnati Reds Tickets

Cincinnati Reds
vs
Milwaukee Brewers

Sunday, Oct 3, 2010 1:10 PM

4 tickets on Mezzanine
Section 415 Row 0 Seats 1 - 4


LIVE AUCTION


No refunds or exchanges
May not be upgraded.

DONOR:

Cincinnati Reds

513-765-7000
www.reds.com

Dinner for 16 in our Private Dining Room #414


Imagine a dinner party for 16 guests, one that is relaxing. You don't need to clean your home or wonder where everyone will sit, you don't even need to clear the table or do the dishes!


The lucky winner of this package gets a dinner for 16 cooked by our chef, Mike Randolph, served in our Private Dining Room.

Date & menu will be mutually agreeable by both parties.

Expiration Date - September 15, 2011

LIVE AUCTION

Two Cool Cats #238



















These two cool cats prints will warm up a room and win the heart of cat lovers.

Black frames are wood and distressed - these each measure 6 3/4" x 13 3/4"


Donor:  Jan Teaford

Value:$35

Holy Family #125


This two-piece earth-tone Navitity set is lovely and can be left out year around. Mary, holding her newborn infant Son, fits under Joseph's outstretched arm.
Approx. 10.5" H - Resin

Donor: Anonymous

Value: $35