Support the Community Center and win great packages. Bidding sheets are at the Beaver Island Community Center. The Chicago Basket will close on August 1. All of the others will auction on Aug. 15. Winners will be notified within a day or two of the auction.
Beach Picnic Basket
Romantic Evening on Beach (Beach Picnic)-This unique package includes a basket, 2 beach towels, Ciroc Vodka, Spanish wine, French Wine, Bloody Mary mix, Wine bottle/wine glass holder, Strawberry lemonade mix, smoked oysters, spinach dip, Italian dipping oil, Chocolate fondue, crackers, Hors d'oeuvres plates, marble cheese plate with knife, wine glasses, tea towel, napkins, scented candles and citronella candles. Minimum bid $200
Boat Company Basket
Boat Company His and Her Basketsâ??This package includes two baskets, one for him and one for her. Baskets contain shirts, hat, round trip boat tickets and more! Minimum Bid $150
Bug Basket
Hogarth's Bug Package-Hogarth's Bug basket includes a gift certificate for exterior spider spraying, metal wallhanging, ant salt and pepper shakers, Bug crack tray, Hogarth hat and sweatshirt, bug candy, bug craft project for kids and a bottle of wine.
Christmas Basket
Christmas Celebration Package--"Santa Stops Here" 36" round hooked wool area rug by 123 Creations, "Santa's Coming" 14"x20" wool needlepoint pillow by Chandler 4 Corners, Hand-painted Christmas picture frame by Danielson Designs, Decorative ceramic Santa plate by Foreside, Let's Play wooden garland by Design Design, Holy Night by Williraye Studio, Country Retreat potpourri by Nature's Own, Contemporary metal reindeer custom-made by Lisa
Garden Basket
Gardener's Package-This package includes everything a gardener could want: from Bosman's Mercantile a 50' soaker hose and watering can; from Ace Hardware in Charlevoix a kneeling pad, gardening book, tool set and nozzle set; from MArvin's Gardens gloves, a nozzle, 3 boxes of bulbs, potting soil, bulb planter, trowel and weeder and a planter; from Banville's a pruner, pop up tote, miracle grow feeder, citronella candle and swirl. Minimum Bid $100
Italian Basket
Mamma Mia Italian Package- Beaver Island Italian Herb Beer Bread Mix, Detallo Mafalda, Roasted Pepper Bruschetta, and Marinated Garlic Mushrooms, Bella Terra Rigatoni and tri Color Bow Ties, DaVinci Angel Hair Nest Pasta and Orzo, Lucini Olive Oil, Alessi Marinara Pasta Sauce, Bertolli Alfredo Sauce, Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, Castello D-Albola Chianti, Ghiradelli Intense Dark Twilight Delight Chocolate, Pasta Bowl with four serving bowls, Vino Towel, Oxo Wooden Pasta Spoon, Four yellow Napkins with glass beaded napkin rings, Bold Italian Cookbook by Scott Conant, Passion on the Vine book by Sergio Espisito and a two CD set The Best of Luciano Pavarotti: Golden Classics. Minimum Bid $130
Made on Beaver Island Basket
Made on Beaver Island Package-Pete Lodico's Blueberry wine, Island Soy Lights- soy candles, LaFreniere's Best Maple Syrup, Heidi Connor's Jalepeno Jelly and a donation of Beaver Island Honey, Karen Johnson- 3 sets of earrings, Mark Valente- Beaver Tooth necklace, Tammy McDonough's Christmas Cards, Jean Kinsley- Stained glass lamp, Northern Islander subscription, Gift Certificate for a Christmas tree from Claus Clearing, All in a Bucket made by Bill Freese
Traverse Basket
Traverse City Package-This luscious package includes Round Trip Airfare from Beaver Island to Charlevoix, Vouchers for 4 to attend a Beach Bum Baseball game, Breakfast for 4 at Grand Traverse Resort, A gift certificate from Grand Traverse Pie Company, A gift box from American Spoon Food, a Beaver Islander Gift Box, a ceramic Cherry strainer, a bottle of Cherry Wine with 2 wine glasses with Taffy, 4 Cherry votives and a package of Cherry Beverage napkins. Minimum Bid $200
Deer Hunter's Package
To prepare for deer hunting you need to have the following items included in this package: Hat and gloves, coffee cup, knife, Beef and Venison Jerky and a recipe for making your own jerky, warming seat and hand warmers, a map of Beaver Island, a rifle/shotgun kit, round targets, beer can koozie, compass plus a gift certificate to Gander Mountain for $50 and more! Minimum Bid $110
Weber Gas Grill Package
This package includes an $860 Weber Gas Grill with cover, assorted grill tools and accessories and Tim's Homemade Brats all donated by Dan and Barb Yengling/Todd and Julie McDonough.
Minimum Bid $800
Mexican Dinner Package
Mexican Dinner for 6 includes a selection of Mexican Beer, Mojitos or Margaritas. Appetizer includes fresh made Guacamole with fresh tortilla chips. Shrimp with corn and Chard tamal. Entree: Carne Asada (Grilled steak with onions and peppers) served with refried beans and corn tortillas, selection of salsas. Dessert: tropical trifle of Fresh Mango and Almonds topped with Whipped cream. Coffee or tea. Minimum bid $80
Outfield Grillers Package
The Dinner for 12 will be at your choice of site (on Beaver Island ) on Aug. 23rd ONLY. Includes Shrimp Kabob Appetizers, Entree (Rib Eye Steak) and more. Beer and Wine Included. Minimum Bid $600
Gardener's Package
This package includes everything a gardener could want: from Bosman's Mercantile a 50' soaker hose and watering can; from Ace Hardware in Charlevoix a kneeling pad, gardening book, tool set and nozzle set; from MArvin's Gardens gloves, a nozzle, 3 boxes of bulbs, potting soil, bulb planter, trowel and weeder and a planter; from Banville's a pruner, pop up tote, miracle grow feeder, citronella candle and swirl.
Minimum Bid $100
Charlevoix Vacation Package
This Vacation package includes round trip airfare for two from Beaver Island to Charlevoix from Island Air, 4 nights at the Weathervane, $100 gift certificate to Terry's Place and another $100 gift certificate to Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant, $50 gift certificate to the Townhouse Bar and 4 movie tickets. Minimum Bid $460
Chicago Ballgame package
For the sports lover.... this package includes 2 round trip tickets from Island Air from Beaver Island to Charlevoix, 2 Round trip tickets from Traverse City to Chicago and 2 nights at the Marriott in Chicago (Courtesy of Dan Yengling), 4 tickets to Chicago Cubs game on either Aug. 28, 29, 30 plus $50 for souveniers and $50 for refreshments from Tim and Bill Welke. Minimum Bid $1500
Argentinean Dinner
This package includes an Argentinean Dinner for 8 with appropriate wines and music at the home of Ric Roane, your host. Dates to be between Sept. 22 and 27th. Minimum Bid $250
MSU-Notre Dame Sports Package
Two tickets to the MSU-Notre Dame footbal game--Saturday, Sept. 20. at East Lansing. Minimum bid $140
Rampage Arena Football Package
4 tickets to a 2009 Grand Rapids Rampage game of your choice plus 2 nights at the Crown Plaza. Minimum bid $209
Grand Rapids Griffins
American Hockey League Package: Includes 4 2008-09 tickets plus two nights at the Amway Grand Hotel. Minimum bid $185
The Bid Sheets are at the Community Center -- a great cause and fun prizes. And if you're just coming to the Island and haven't toured the community center yet, now is the time! It's great!