Beers to You Auction

AUCTION

In addition to great beer and fantastic food, we’ll also offer a tempting variety of gourmet food baskets and gift items at the event. For more information, please contact Janelle Darst (319) 273-3676 or Janelle.darst@uni.edu

Items for Auction

1. Color Your Reading Purple

This fun package includes a variety of children’s books that any young reader would enjoy, along with a long sleeve t-shirt. Go Panthers! donated by University Book & Supply

2. Brewmaster for a Day

Enter the wonderful world of brewing and sample beer at Millstream Brewing Company, Iowa’s oldest Microbrewery. Be a part of making the magic happen by working side by side with a Brewmaster on a brew day. You get to make the beer! A tour of the brewery and sampling are included in this package. Arrangements should be made ahead of time with the Brewmaster for the date of this fantastic event. In addition, Millstream Brewing is giving the lucky bidder an empty Growler which will be filled with the beer they brewed that day! donated by Millstream Brewing Co.

3. A Taste of Nicaragua

Enjoy a cup of coffee from Nicaragua and savor the flavors. Nicaraguan coffees are considered a "classic" cup: great body, clean flavor and balance. They are unique in the fact that the highest grown (SHG grade: Strictly High Grown) do not develop the pronounced and sharp acidity of other coffees. With your cup of coffee, delight in the taste of empanadas and alfajores cookies from Maria Ormord’s kitchen. Delivery date and time will be determined by the winning bidder and the cook; two dozen empanadas and two dozen alfajores cookies will be delivered to your home. donated by Patty Achey Cutts

4. Romantic Luxury Getaway

Stay in one of Isle of Capri standard room, (Sunday-Thursday). Enjoy dinner for two at Otis & Henry’s Bar & Grill (max value $50.00). Wake up to breakfast for two at the isle buffet and $10.00 IslePlay per hotel guest. donated by Isle Casino & Hotel

5. For Your Little Deere

Your little loved one will be thrilled with this top-of-the-line John Deere wood-sided wagon filled with quality toys, including an Ertl “Big Farm” 9630 John Deere tractor, talking tool belt, kid-sized cap, metal lunch box and “Johnny Tractor” storybook. Celebrate your Cedar Valley heritage with pride...and with lots of fun! donated by Dave Adams

6. For Your Little Deere Too

What child doesn’t love a great big dump truck -- especially a green and yellow “Big Scoop?” This John Deere toy is filled with even more fun: junior soccer ball, teddy bear, “All around the Farm” book and John Deere t-shirt, all providing quality playtime for your favorite little one! donated by Dave Adams

7. Dinner Date for Four

Invite two of your best friends, eat dinner at a Barmuda restaurant and enjoy the adult musical, “Avenue Q,” at the GBPAC. Avenue Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who moves to New York city with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purposes in life. Avenue Q won several Tony Awards including Best Musical. donated by GBPAC & Barmuda Corp.

8. Itzhak Perlman Signed Poster

You heard Itzhak Perlman play in the Great Hall at the GBPAC; now you can own a poster signed by Perlman who is widely considered as one of the preeminent violin virtuosi of the 20th century. donated by GBPAC

9. “RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles” Signed Poster

You tripped back in time when Peace and Love was everyone’s mantra as you listened to these musicians respectfully recreate and capture Beatle’s songs from Sgt. Pepper era on to the Abbey Road years. Now you can own a signed poster! donated by GBPAC

10. Duffers & Dining

Rick Seidler will host golf for three at Sunnyside Country Club, to be followed by a private “Chef’s Table” dinner for six in the beautiful new Clubhouse. Taste wines or beer as you enjoy this food experience prepared and served in the kitchen. Value: Sunnyside cap, towel, balls, money clip: $60, Golf/Carts for 3: $180, dinner for 6: $300. A variety of dates will be available. Please contact Rick and Nancy Seidler at 232-4266. donated by Rick & Nancy Seidler

11. Get Fit with a Personal

Trainer You want to exercise and lift weights, but what is the best for you? This package will get you started with a consultation with a personal trainer, a 6 month membership to the YMCA, water bottle, t-shirt and a towel. donated by YMCA

12. Cardio Tennis and More!

Enjoy a new and better way to get a full body workout. Tired of boring workout routines? Cardio Tennis pushes your fitness to a new level with a high energy workout. If you want a healthy, new way to get in shape and burn calories, try this Cardio Tennis package: join the workout with a new tennis racket and accessories. donated by Tara & Chris Sagers

13. Book Lovers Basket

Everything you need for a relaxing night in with a good book! Includes a sampling of books, relaxing music, a book light, bookmarks, coffee, tea and a mug to hold your favorite beverage. donated by Molly Cormaney

14. Music and More

This fun package will give you lots of options for relaxing. Three good books to curl up with, a high performance radio and a variety of music to listen to will help get your mind off the stresses in your life. donated by Iowa Public Radio

15. Hawkeye Tailgate Package

Love tailgating? Love the Hawkeyes? Then this package is for you! The winner of this auction item will receive a boneless pork loin, a Hawkeye grilling apron and tool set, a set of Hawkeye can koozies and a myriad of other tailgating essentials to support your favorite team! donated by Melissa Richardson

16. Candy Bouquet

Treat your sweet to a tailor-made candy bouquet. This bouquet is designed with the beer drinker in mind and is sure to please their sweet tooth. donated by Andrea Schlotman, Candy Blossoms

17. Golf Iowa

Fore! You’ll be looking great on the links with this new golf bag -- and to start your golf season off right, you’ll also receive 18 holes of golf for four people along with golf cart rental. donated by Doreen Cook

18. Movie Madness

This fun package includes an assortment of items for enjoying a movie night at home, or a night at the movie theatre, as well as two massage gift certificates to help you relax. donated by Jodi & Chris Hyers, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

19. Be Your Own Brewmaster

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at homebrewing? Here’s your chance: this package includes a beer kit of your choice, a set of pilnser glasses, personalized beer-brewing lesson by CRAZE brew club member Joe Fuller and use of all the equipment you’ll need to make your own batch of home brew! All you need to supply are some empty bottles and you’ll get all the know how you’ll need to continue your new hobby (plus a great case of your own recipe!). donated by Joe & Angie Fuller

20. Outdoor fun

For a relaxing picnic, a camping weekend or even for use at home during a power outage. This gift basket includes a Coleman stove, cook kits with utensils, an LED lantern, a big beam light, hiking poles for working off your great meal and a hammock to nap in when you are done. donated by Margaret Empie

21. Precious Metals

These accessories will only be made more beautiful on the woman you love! Included is a gorgeous bronze purse, along with a silver and bronze jewelry set, and a $25 gift card from Basket of Daisies. donated by Becky Mudd, Basket of Daisies

22. Roy Fairchild-Woodward “Do Not Listen” Signed and Framed Print

donated by Paul Stapella

23. Sabzi “Meaning of Music” Signed and Framed Print

donated by Paul Stapella

24. Tour and Shop Olde Main Brewery

Learn from the best as you enjoy a tour of the Olde Main Brewery in Ames and then shop to your heart’s content with a $50 gift card to Olde Main. donated by Olde Main Brewery

25. Party On!

This package includes a great assortment of items for your next shindig – a set a beer mugs, perfect for chilling in the freezer, a cool and very modern chip and dip set, a $30 gift card to HyVee Wine and Spirits so you can buy something to fill your mugs with and a beer opener.

26. Cheers!

These pilsner glasses will make a statement when served with your favorite brew, along with a set of coasters and a $35 gift card to HyVee Wine and Spirits.

27. Lose Your Glass?

Not Anymore! You’ll never mistake your beer glass for anyone else’s again with this package. You’ll receive 4 beer glasses with a unique identification system, as well as a set of coasters, beer glass bands and a $30 gift card to HyVee Wine and Spirits, all packed into a handy beverage bucket.

28. Pamper Me Pretty, Pamper Me Calm

Women so often take care of everyone but themselves. Treat yourself (or your loved one) with this $100 gift certificate to Cedar Fall’s Jiva Salon Spa, luxurious body products, aromatherapy, relaxing music and a superb daily devotional. You’ll discover beauty that’s far more than skin deep! donated by Cathy Young

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