Live Auction –Set 1 Item 1:
Bluegrass Experience Donated by: Shadwell Farm/Kevin O’Neil
Enjoy this day trip in central Kentucky with a horse farm tour and lunch for 6 adults/children. Start the day at Shadwell Farm in Versailles with a behind-the-scenes visit of a thoroughbred farm. Then get a taste of Kentucky at Wallace Station restaurant ($100 gift card). Top it all off with 6 Shadwell Farms hats.
Contact Joseph DeSantis (500-767-8332) to arrange horse farm tour. Good Monday-Saturday /May 8, 2016 -- Dec. 31, 2016. Not available in September.
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Little Girl’s Dream Donated by: Charles Peters /Great American Dollhouse Museum /Anonymous
This 3 story dollhouse with detailed exterior and interior trim was built by Mr. Peters and is ready to be enjoyed by a special little girl. Two free passes to the Great American Dollhouse Museum are also included. A trip to the museum will give some inspiration for decorating your own dollhouse. Doll lovers will also appreciate the Irish Girl collector’s doll included with this package.
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Principal for a Day Donated by: Dr. Michele Ulrich, Principal, GSCS
Every school student would like a chance to be school principal for a day. From welcoming other students in the morning to leading the final prayer in the afternoon, this day will give one lucky student the opportunity to experience a school day from a different perspective.
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Adventure Anywhere Donated by: Gary and Marcia Smith
You can take off to most anywhere with this week at a luxury 2-bedroom condominium at your choice of any of the more than 150 Wyndham resort destinations. Many of these resorts offer golf, tennis, beaches, spas, and many other comforts and amenities.
(This package may not be transferred or sold without permission from the donors.)
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Reserved Mass Parking Donated by: Good Shepherd Church / Design Signs
Don’t worry about running late or bad weather on your way to weekend mass at Good Shepherd because a preferred parking place will be reserved for you. This special spot will be yours at your regular weekend mass from now through March 31, 2017.
Item 5) Saturday 5:00pm Mass
Item 6) Sunday 8:30am Mass
Item 7) Sunday 10:30am Mass
Item 8) Sunday 4:00pm Mass
Item 9:
Boston and Brews for Two Enjoy an exclusive small group behind-the-scenes tour and tasting for two at Samuel Adams® Brewery with a staff member who will explain the brewing process used to make this craft beer. Sample a few of the award-winning beers, including exclusive tastings not available to the general public.
Also enjoy a 5-course dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s with beer pairing for two. The menu changes on a seasonal basis and includes local specialties and chef-inspired creations.
Enjoy a 3-night stay in a standard Fairmont room including daily breakfast for two at The Fairmont Copley Plaza, a symbol of the city’s rich history and elegance since 1912. Together with Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library, this landmark hotel is one of the architectural jewels of Copley Square. Centrally located in Boston’s historic Back Bay, your hotel sits steps away from historic Beacon Hill and the Freedom Trail.
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to Boston, MA, subject to availability.
Estimated Value: up to $5715
Minimum Bid: $2700
Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.
Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included.
Live Auction Set 2 Item 10:
Be Our Guest for Kentucky’s Best David & Karen Wood, Denis & Myra King, and Joe & Ann Grider invite you (and up to 7 friends) to enjoy an evening of good food, fun, and best of all a sampling of Kentucky’s finest bourbons.
Your evening will begin with a blind bourbon tasting along with cocktails and appetizers. Then on to dinner, that includes salad, entrée, and dessert all infused with… what else but wonderful Kentucky bourbon!! We will end your evening with a night cap of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream.
And just when you thought your evening couldn’t get any better, it does. Mitchell and Ginny Green will pick you up before dinner and take you home after you are stuffed and happy. A completely stress free evening! (Valet service inside Franklin County)
Item 11:
Gone Fishin’ This NEW 2015 Ranger RT178 Aluminum Bass Boat, complete with 60 Horsepower 4 Stroke Mercury Outboard, and Ranger Trail trailer will be rigged and ready for the water. The boat is Mossy Oak Shadow Grass color and is equipped with the following: a Lowrance Elite 3X electronic fish finder, a Dual Pro 2 bank on board battery charger, Aluminum Wheel Upgrade, Spare Wheel and Tire, and aluminum propeller.
Winner is responsible for payment of tax, title, license, and all applicable transfer fees.
Value: $20,562
Minimum Bid: $17,500
Item 12:
American Girl Shopping Spree Enjoy a $250 gift card to the American Girl store. Browse the bookstore, stop by the photo studio, and visit the hair salon. Complimentary appointments with a Personal Shopper are available by appointment. Spend precious time together making memories that will last a lifetime! Gift card can be used at any American Girl store.
Enjoy a 3-night stay in a standard Fairmont room including daily breakfast for two at your choice of
one of these luxury Fairmont properties:
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica
The Fairmont Newport Beach
The Fairmont Boston Copley Plaza
The Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
The Fairmont Dallas
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle
The Fairmont San Francisco
The Fairmont Washington, D.C.
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States, subject to availability. Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.
Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included.
Value: up to $6050
Minimum Bid: $2600
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Smoky Mountain Fun Donated by: Oscar and Theressa LaFontaine / Country Tonite Theatre
Spend a week in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and explore Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. This vacation package includes a week stay at a 2-bedroom condo at Mountain Escape Condos in Pigeon Forge. While you’re there enjoy two free tickets to Country Tonite Theatre.
This package may not be transferred or sold without permission from the donors. Must be used within one year from date of purchase.
Item 14:
Great Grins Drs. Knight, Wahle, and Chalothorn offer comprehensive orthodontic treatment options to people of all ages. If you or someone you know would like to improve their smile, this could be the perfect opportunity. This gift certificate is worth $1000 of treatment.
New Patients Only Please. Expires April 2017.
Value: $1000
Minimum Bid: $500
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game Donated by: Graviss McDonald’s
Graviss McDonald’s Restaurants has graciously donated the use of the McDonald's® Luxury Suite at Whitaker Bank Ballpark to Good Shepherd for Sunday, June 26th. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05pm. The McDonald's® Luxury Suite #22 is located between home plate and third base. The prevailing bidder will receive the use of the Suite at the top level of the ball park for that afternoon. The Suite includes 22 tickets, three parking passes in the VIP lot, and access to the Kentucky Ale Taproom behind home plate. Catering service is available for an additional fee via Aramark at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.
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Happy Honu of Honokaa Donated by: Mitchell and Ginny Green
Gourds and turtles both symbolize good fortune & prosperity! And this turtle fits right in with tonight’s “Under the Sea” theme. Local artist, Jennifer Zingg, created this unique gourd piece especially for our gala event. The gourd was grown by her and her son in Hawaii.
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Merry Christmas! Be front row center for Good Shepherd School’s 2016 Christmas Program. You and 7 family or friends can enjoy the show from these reserved seats that are great for taking photos of the kids.