26th Annual “Extend a Caring Hand”
Dinner & Auction
Silent & Live
Auction Catalog
Friday, April 5, 2013
The Ritz-Carlton
Benefiting
ECH Every Child’s Hope
Welcome to the 26th Annual
“Extend a Caring Hand”
Dinner and Auction
Following are descriptions of all live and silent auction
and buy it now items. Each item states the approximate retail value and
the minimum bid required.
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In order to bid on an item, you must write your bid number and the amount you wish to bid on the bid sheet.
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Please notice that minimum bid increments are $5 or $10
amounts, and bids that DO NOT adhere to the $5 or $ 10
minimum increase will be disqualified.
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Make sure you check the bid sheet often;
Someone might outbid you.
Remember, 100% of all the proceeds from the auction
directly benefit the troubled children and families we serve.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Have Fun and Good Luck!
We hope you enjoy your evening!
LIVE AUCTION
Live Auction Item 1: Yadi
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $180
This photo is of the Cardinals’ beloved catcher and 5x Gold Glove winner, Yadier
Molina. The photograph catches Yadi crouched in the dugout with Busch Stadium in
the background. The photograph is complemented by an authenticated signature. The
certificate of authenticity is included.
Live Auction Item 2: Pig Roast
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: Fun with Friends Starting Bid: $350
Wanting to have a great party with up to 25 of your closest friends and not have to
worry about a thing? This item is for you. It is a Pig Roast, complete with picnic sides,
beer and wine, and refreshments. To be held at your home, or in the beautiful back yard
of Shari Smith. Based on a mutually agreeable date. Servers will be present to prepare
and clean up.
Live Auction Item 3: Cardinals World Series Programs
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $225
This unique beautifully framed piece contains the programs from the 11 World Series
where the St. Louis Cardinals became the World Champs. Re-live those memorable
moments from Cardinals history by hanging this in your home or office.
Live Auction Item 4: Stan the Man
Donated by: Stan the Man, Inc.
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $200
Add this limited edition print depicting Stan's major accomplishments to your
collection. This 24x30 lithograph by artist Michael Hunt is hand signed by the great Stan
Musial.
Live Auction Item 5: FastLane
Donated by: Randy Karraker, 101 ESPN
Value: An Experience
Starting Bid: $100
See the FastLane in action. Four people can stop by the studio for two hours on a
mutually agreeable date and meet Chris, D’Marco and Randy. To set a date, call (314)
276-8409 or e-mail Randy Karraker at Randy@101ESPN.com
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Live Auction Item 6: The New York Experience
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: Luxurious Trip
Minimum Bid: $3,000
Enjoy a trip to the Big Apple and stay in the lap of luxury. This trip includes a four day,
three night stay at the World renowned Plaza Hotel. Spend your days sight-seeing and
your nights relaxing. Airfare for two is included.
SILENT AUCTION
HOME & GARDEN
Item 1: A Wagon of Outdoor Fun
Donated by: Friends of ECH and Branneky Hardware
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $75
Everything you need for outdoor fun is included in this fabulous red radio flyer wagon.
Items include: a 12 can cooler with 6 pack of Bud Select and 4 pack of Fitz’s Root beer;
hickory smoking chips; lighter; assorted BBQ sauces; baster; bug zapper; and a $10
Schnuck’s gift card.
Item 2: Garden Time!
Donated by: Parkview Gardens; Friends of ECH
Value: $85
Minimum Bid: $40
Get ready to garden with this $20 gift card to Parkview Gardens for spring bedding
plants. Also included are two (2) wall tiles, two (2) pots, three (3) LED candle lanterns, a
garden snail, a trowel and a pair of gardening gloves.
Item 3: Patio Decor
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
This beautiful lined basket contains a simple tea pot floral arrangement and two (2)
candle pots. Flip on the two flicker LED candles to set the perfect mood for an evening
outdoors.
Item 4: One Great Cuppa Joe
Donated by: Susan Deuser
Value: $165
Minimum Bid: $80
Anytime you need that pick me up from a great cup of coffee, reach for this Keurig
Personal Coffee Brewer, 48 flavors of coffee K-cup, Starbucks Breakfast Blend Coffee
and a solo fill individual coffee filter.
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Item 5: Brighten Your Kitchen
Donated by: Friends
Value: $85
Minimum Bid:: $40
Brighten your kitchen with this nine (9) piece cutlery set from the Martha Stewart
Collection which has every knife needed for your cooking needs. All the knives are
housed in a wooden block.
Item 6: Lines, Karanambu Guyana
Donated by: Don Morice, Windows to the World Photography
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
If you can’t visit Guyana in South America, this gorgeous framed photograph, taken by
Don Morice, will make you feel like you are actually there.
Item 7: Curves, White Sands, NP, New Mexico
Donated by: Don Morice, Windows to the World Photography
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
This beautifully framed photograph of the Curves, White Sands will make you feel like
you are in New Mexico enjoying the beauty of the area in person.
Item 8: The Home Café
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: $200
Minimum Bid: $100
Turn your patio into your own private café. This beautiful café set contains a table, two
(2) cushioned chairs, and a lovely wax flower pot centerpiece will transform your patio
instantly into the perfect place to relax.
Item 9: A Bird Basket
Donated by: Dr. Linda Bock
Value: $37
Minimum Bid: $20
This basket contains your bird watching essentials. It includes bird seed, a Field Guide to
Missouri Birds, a children’s book Happy Bird Day, suet pellets, a Bird Feeder Gazebo, and
Cardinal Poop to snack on. Don’t worry it’s just candy…or so the package says.
Item 10: OtterBox, Your Technology Covered
Donated by: OtterBox
Value: $60
Minimum Bid: $30
Protect your phone with the purchase of this mobile technology protective case. Use
this promotional code on Otterbox.com to pick the case you want.
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Item 11: Stunning Silver Tray
Donated by: Virgil Pectu, World Wide Church of God
Value: $500
Minimum Bid: $200
Entertain with style and grace with this gorgeous silver plate footed serving tray.
Item 12: Silver Punch Bowl
Donated by: Virgil Pectu, World Wide Church of God
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $200
Parties and celebrations will be remembered fondly when you entertain with this
stunning silver plate punch bowl set. Set includes: punch bowl, ladel, round platter and
12 punch cups.
Item 13: Fern and Gift Card to Thies Farm
Donated by: Thies Farm and Greenhouses
Value: $65
Miniumum Bid: $30
Get your garden growing right with this gift certificate for $50 to Thies Farms. You can
also hang this beautiful fern on your porch and daydream about summer’s past.
Item 14: Wet/Dry Vac
Donated by: Emerson Tool Company
Value: $80
Minimum Value: $40
Fantastic features on this practical Craftsman 12 gallon wet/dry can include: 5.0
horsepower, 7 foot hose, 2 extension wands, utility nozzle, wet nozzle, car nozzle and
quick lock filter.
Item 15: First Edition of Charles Lindbergh’s “We”
Donated by: Warren Dill
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $30
This first edition of “We” was printed by G. P. Putnam’s Sons in 1927. It contains "The
famous flier's own story of his life and his transatlantic flight, together with his views
on the future of aviation.”
Item 16: Making Memories
Donated by: Creve Coeur Camera, Target, Friends of ECH
Value: $140
Minimum Bid: $70
Never forget those memorable moments. Use this lightweight digital camera to
document those moments you want to cherish. Then print off the pictures with $50 in
photo finishing certificates to Creve Coeur Camera, and display them in this wonderful
photo album.
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Item 17: Lovely Print
Donated by: Dr. Linda Bock
Value: Charming Décor Minimum Bid: $35
Take this famed print by French academic painter, William Adolph Bouguerea home
tonight!
Item 18: Lighted Twig Spheres in Urns
Donated by: Dale Rohman
Value: $275
Minimum Bid: $125
These are hottest trend on St. Louis front porches. Now is your chance to take home
these lighted twig spheres and urns to add sparkle and glam to your front porch!
FOR THE HOME BAR
Item 19: For the Well-stocked Home Bar
Donated by: Bob &Teddy Branom; Friends of ECH
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
No home bar can be called well-stocked without wonderful decorative wine bottle
stoppers. These three are the perfect accessory for your bar. These stylish stoppers
protect your wine from oxidation and allow for an airtight seal. Try one in this bottle of
Neu Direction Malbec unfiltered Argentinian wine. Only after you enjoy a glass, of
course!
Item 20: “Faust” & “Budweiser Today” Anheuser –Busch Collectors Steins
Donated by: Bob & Teddy Branom
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
These two Anheuser-Busch Collectors Club steins were designed by Don Curran and
manufactured in Brazil by Ceramarte. The 2006 “Budweiser Today” stein showcases
three ads from a 1953 ad campaign, “When you know your beer…its bound to be Bud.”
The 2007 “Faust” stein pays tribute to the classic Anheuser-Busch beer, with vintage
brand imagery featuring Mephistopheles—the Devil—a character from the renowned
19th century play Faust. The Faust stein comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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Item 21: “Born to Greatness” & “The Hitch at Home” Collectors Steins
Donated by: Bob & Teddy Branom
Value: $90
Minimum Bid: $45
Capture the spirit of the Budweiser Clydesdales with these two collectors steins
designed by artist Jim Wainwright. “Born to Greatness” depicts the story of Micaela and
her foal Mike and features an illustration of his carefree days as a colt, roaming the
fields at Grant’s Farm. “The Hitch at Home” celebrates the 10th Anniversary of
Anheuser-Busch’s Collectors Club. It features The World Famous Clydesdales that
make up the team that pulls the wagon. Both Steins come with numbered certificates of
authenticity.
Item 22: For the Wine Lover
Donated by: Mr. and Mrs. George Hildebrand
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $75
This wine rack is filled with six (6) bottles of great tasting red wine that will add to
anyone’s wine collection.
Item 23: Guy’s Night
Donated by: Friends
Value: $55
Minimum Bid: $25
Get the guy’s together for poker night with this bottle of Jack Daniels, poker chips,
playing cards and shot glasses and tumblers.
Item 24: Cocktail Hour
Donated by: Friends
Value: $80
Minimum Bid: $40
Mix the perfect drink with these bottles of pomegranate martini, mojito and margarita
cocktail juices and a bottle of 360 Vodka.
Item 25: Cigars and Whiskey
Donated by: Shari Smith and Friends
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $50
Enjoy these five (5) Cuban Cigars in a decorative box while sipping Old Bushmills Irish
Whiskey on a spring night.
Item 26: Jim Beam Basket
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: $60
Minimum Bid: $30
Enjoy a bottle of Jim Beam Black, double aged, 8 year old Kentucky straight Bourbon
Whiskey. Also included are two glasses, some nuts and cologne.
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Item 27: Kentucky Derby Mirror
Donated by: Caroll Weinhold
Value: $75
Minimum Bid: $35
Fix up your bar area with this vintage Miller Lite mirror for the 127th Kentucky Derby.
SPA
Item 28: For Your Skin
Donated by: Renaissance Plastic Surgery
Value: $350
Minimum Bid: $175
Get rid of a layer of dead skin on your face with Microderm Abrasion from Renaissance
Plastic Surgery. Also included are a Visia Skin Analysis, ColorScience Make-up Consult,
skin media facial cleaner and bold eye kit.
Item 29: Spa Day
Donated by: Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles; Friends of ECH
Value: $120
Minimum Bid: $60
Treat yourself to a day at the spa with this $100 gift certificate to Ara Spa at Ameristar
Casino Resort in St. Charles. Then take the Spa home with this lovely lemon cream
Yankee Candle and soothing Island Jungle coconut pineapple shower gel and body
lotion. Certificate to Ara Spa vaild through Nov. 1, 2013.
Item 30: Infinity Laser
Donated by: Infinity Laser Hair Removal
Value: $99
Minimum Bid: $50
Try out the popular craze of laser hair removal and finally get rid of that unwanted
hair. This certificate is good for laser hair removal treatment of lip & chin, underarms or
neckline or a microdermabrasion treatment. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Item 31: Blow-Out
Donated by: Breeze Blow Dry Bar
Value: $35
Minimum Bid: $15
Pick one of Breeze Blow Dry Bar’s blow outs before a night on the town. A blow out
includes a luxurious shampoo and a long lasting blowout.
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Item 32: Enjoy Yourself
Donated by: Marion Cross, Ladies Aid of ECH
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $50
This gorgeous hand-crafted basket was made by Ladies Aid member Marion Cross and
is filled with things to help you relax and enjoy your day, including Starrs Mocha Java
Coffee Beans, Numm Napa Brut Prestige Sparkling Wine, CinZano Asti Sparkling
Wine, 2 champagne flutes and assorted Rick Jordan chocolate.
Also included is a simple home spa kit of Yes to Grapefruit daily facial scrub, Yes to
Carrots lip butter, Pink Grapefruit body wash, and Coconut and Mango luxury soap
from Castelbel.
Item 33: Feeling Hairy
Donated by: Infinity Laser Hair Removal
Value: $99
Minimum Bid: $50
Try out the popular craze of laser hair removal and finally get rid of that unwanted
hair. This certificate is good for laser hair removal treatment of lip & chin, underarms or
neckline or a microdermabrasion treatment. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Item 34: 60 Minutes of Relaxation and Relief
Donated by: Indigo Massage & Wellness; Friends of ECH
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
Treat yourself to a well-deserved 60-minute massage at Indigo Massage & Wellness.
Then continue the relaxation and relief at home with the products included in the
basket.
SPORTS
Item 35: Cardinals World Series Replica Ring Set
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $140
This unique set features a replica ring from each of the eleven years the St. Louis
Cardinals have been World Champions: 1926, 1931, 1934, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1964, 1967,
1982, 2006 and 2011, along with a display case. Each ring is a historically accurate
replica of the actual rings. Made from zinc and brass weighing approximately 39 grams
each. It’s a must for any Cardinals Collector.
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Item 36: Mother’s Day Ball Game
Donated by: Kimaterials, Friends
Value: $310
Minimum Bid: $155
Help mom celebrate Mother’s Day as the Cardinals take on the Rockies, Sunday, May
12, 2013 at 1:15 in these 1st Base Field Box seats, section 137, row 7, seats 1-4. Parking
pass is included.
Item 37: Cardinals Tree
Donated by: Friends
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $120
This graphic art will look great in your home or office. It contains the names of St. Louis
players past and present.
Item 38: River City Rascals
Donated by: River City Rascals
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
Enjoy a baseball game up close and personal with the River City Rascals with these four
(4) vouchers for Infield Bleacher tickets good for any home game in the 2013 Season.
Item 39: Michael Oher
Donated by: Friends
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
Relive the heartwarming story of Michael Oher with this Michael Oher ornament,
football and the movie, “The Blindside.”
Item 40: Kurt Warner Autographed Sports Illustrated
Donated by: Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $100
The perfect item for your collection. This Commemorative Issue of Sports Illustrated is
signed by two-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl XXXIV MVP, Kurt Warner.
Item 41: Authentic NFL Football Signed by Sam Bradford
Donated by: St. Louis Rams Community Outreach
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $80
This authentic NFL Football is signed by St. Louis Rams quarterback # 8 Sam Bradford.
It comes with a certificate of authenticity, and will fill that hole in your collection.
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Item 42: Let’s Go Cards
Donated by: Community State Bank
Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $150
Four (4) tickets to a game on a mutually agreeable date in May or June 2013. Cubs
games excluded. Home Redbird Club level, Section 253, Row 5, Seats 5 to 8.
Item 43: Cardinals Hall of Famers
Donated by: Ms. Diane Wade
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $130
You won’t come by this unique item every day. This framed photograph taken by Dan
Donovan memorializes the great Cardinals Hall of Famers.
Item 44: 2 Bobble Heads….2 Cardinals Greats!
Donated by: ECH Friends
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $20
Two great items for any collector to add to their shelves…Chris Carpenter and Bob
Gibson bobble heads!
Item 45: August at Busch Stadium, Go Cards!
Donated by: LaFarge North America
Value: $310
Minimum Bid: $155
Watch the Cards in action as they take on the LA Dodgers on Wednesday, August 7,
2013. You’ll enjoy the game from these awesome seats in the 1st Base Field Box Section
137 Row 1 Seats 1 – 4. A parking voucher, cardinal tickets, and cracker jacks are
included with the tickets.
Item 46: ECH Golf Classic
Donated by: ECH Golf Committee
Value: $1,100
Minimum Bid: $750
Enjoy a round of golf at the ECH 13th Annual Golf Classic hosted by Randy Karraker of
ESPN Radio. On Monday, September 23rd, you and three of your friends will have fun
at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters, Mo. Lunch, dinner and drinks throughout the
day are included.
Item 47: Mizzou SEC Poster
Donated by: Friends
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
This framed poster commemorates Mizzou’s first season in the SEC.
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Item 48: 2013 Senior PGA at Bellerive Country Club
Donated by: PGA of America 74th Senior PGA Championship Staff
Value: $270
Minimum Bid: $135
Be a part of St. Louis sports history, when the 74th Senior PGA Championship presented
by KitchenAid comes to Bellerive Country Club May 23-26, 2013, with these two (2)
Weeklong Grounds Passes.
Item 49: Cardinals vs. Dodgers
Donated by: Wamhoff Financial Planning and Accounting, Friends
Value: $76
Minimum Bid: $35
Enjoy a great baseball game with these two (2) as the Cards take on the Dodgers,
Wednesday, August 7, 3013 at 7:15. These seats are located in section 133, Row 26, seats
3 and 4.
Item 50: Jeff Fisher Plaque
Donated by: Friends
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $40
Are you a fan of the Rams’ Head Coach Jeff Fisher? If you are, you’ll want to add this
plaque with a facsimile autograph to your collection.
RESTAURANTS
Item 51: Sage
Donated by: Sage Urban American Grill
Value: $50
Minimum Value: $25
Enjoy this $50 gift card to Sage Urban American Grill for a great night out.
Item 52: Massa’s
Donated by: Massa’s
Value: $30
Minimum Bid: $15
Enjoy a traditional Italian meal at Massa’s with this $30 gift card.
Item 53: That’s Italian!
Donated by: Viviano’s Market & Dorothy Vallat Ernst
Value: $65
Minimum Bid: $35
Get ready for a tasty Italian meal with $20 in gift certificates to Viviano’s, a bottle of
Pinot Grigio, spinach fettuccine, tagliolini, San Gennaro Polenta, marinara sauce,
licorice candy and assorted Italian cookies.
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Item 54: Craft Restaurants
Donated by: Craft Restaurants LTD
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
Take your pick at one of these fabulous Craft Restaurants with this $50 gift card: Niche,
Pastaria, Brasserie, or Taste.
Item 55: Dinner at Ameristar
Donated by: Ameristar Casino Resort & Spa, St. Charles
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
Enjoy a wonderful meal with this $100 gift card valid at any of the following Ameristar
restaurants: Bugatti’s Steak & Pasta, Landmark Buffet, Ameristar’s Bar & Grill, Pearl’s
Oyster Bar or Falcon Diner. Valid Sunday thru Thursday May 1 thru November 1, 2013.
Item 56: Sports Bars & Food
Donated by: CJ Muggs and Sportsman’s Park
Value: $45
Minimum Bid: $20
Watch the next big game, or simply enjoy some great food at two of St. Louis’ favorite
sports bars with the following two gift cards: $25 at Sportsman’s Park and $20 at
CJ Muggs.
Item 57: Krispy Kreme
Donated by: Krispy Kreme Donuts
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $75
Everyone’s favorite donuts, Krispy Kreme has graciously donated this basket of
goodies, which includes a voucher for two (2) free dozen glaze donuts.
Item 58: Dinner for 2 at Trattoria Branica
Donated by: Friends
Value: $70
Minimum Bid: $35
Experience the expertly blended flavors of Frontenac’s most renowned Italian
Restaurant. Use this groupon certificate to purchase two entrees up to $25.95 each and
two glasses of wine up to $9 each. You will not be disappointed.
Item 59: Annie Gunn’s
Donated by: Friends
Value: $75
Minimum Bid: $40
It doesn’t get better than Annie Gunn’s. If you’ve never been, it’s time to experience the
delicious irresistible food. If you’ve been before, it’s time to go again! You’ll be sure to
have a great evening with this $75 gift certificate.
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JEWELRY
Item 60: Kalahari Cuff Bracelet for Him
Donated by: James Avery Jewelry
Value: $190
Minimum Bid: $95
Buy something special for the guy in your life with this handmade sterling silver Bold
Kalahari Cuff Bracelet.
Item 61: Gold Pocket Knife
Donated by: Warren Dill
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $180
Any man would be happy to carry this in the pocket of his tux. This beautiful 10k gold
pocket knife with gold chain would make a perfect gift for the man in your life.
Item 62: $100 to Shane Co.
Donated by: Shane Co.
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
Purchase your loved one a surprise at the Shane Co. with this $100 gift certificate.
Item 63: Gentle Wave Ear Hooks
Donated by: James Avery Jewelry
Value: $85
Minimum Bid: $45
Simple elegance. Accessorize your look with these striking, sterling silver ear hooks
from James Avery Jewelry.
Item 64: Sorrento Necklace w/ Onyx
Donated by: James Avery Jewelry
Value: $190
Minimum Bid: $95
Men, wouldn’t the woman in your life look radiant wearing this beautiful Sorrento
Necklace with Onyx from James Avery Jewelry. Ladies, treat yourself; you deserve it.
This necklace is adjustable from 16” to 18”.
Item 65: Earrings for Mother’s Day
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: $270
Minimum Bid: $135
These gorgeous 14k white gold earrings with an aquamarine stone and two diamonds
in each will make mom very happy this mother’s day.
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Item 66: Priceless Cameo Pin
Donated by: Warren Dill
Value: Timeless
Minimum Bid: $300
If you love vintage jewelry, you will love this item. This 10k gold Cameo pin will
complete any vintage style.
Item 67: Cameo Ring
Donated by: Warren Dill
Value: Timeless
Minimum Bid: $300
This beautiful 10k gold cameo ring will be a wonderful gift for a birthday or Mother’s
Day.
Item 68: Ladies Brooch
Donated by: Warren Dill
Value: Vintage Charm
Minimum Bid: $300
Add this vintage 14k gold with .50 ct diamond brooch to your collection of jewels.
Item 69: Ladies Omega Pocket Watch
Donated by: Warren Dill
Value: Timeless
Minimum Bid: $300
This vintage Omega gold pocket watch keeps great time.
Item 70: Amethyst Necklace
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: $1,000
Minimum Bid: $300
This beautiful 14k gold necklace is a quite the stunning piece of jewelry with the
amethyst beads.
Item 71: Beautiful Necklace
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: $125
Minimum Bid: $65
This beautiful sterling silver necklace is graced with chalcedony and pearl.
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JUST FOR HER
Item 72: Miche Handbag
Donated by: Lisa Rees
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
A black Miche base bag with two (2) magnetic outer shells. Owning a Miche means
never having to switch handbags again. Change the look of your bag anytime without
the bother of moving all your essentials to a new purse. There’s a style and size for
every occasion.
Item 73: Handmade Greeting Cards
Donated by: Betty Wahl
Value: $45
Minimum Bid: $20
Handcrafted greeting cards are perfect for letting friends and family know you are
thinking of them. Send birthday wishes or a thoughtful note of encouragement to your
loved ones with one of these beautiful greeting cards. Complete with 20 forever stamps
and 3 pens.
Item 74: Women’s Cardinals Hat with Rhinestones
Donated by: Friends
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $50
Ladies, let your inner Cardinal fan out with this stylish Cardinals Baseball Cap.
Item 75: A Must Have For the Handbag Diva
Donated by: Jo Ann Hrasky
Value: $285
Minimum Bid: $140
So you think you’re a Handbag Diva. You will be with this beautiful blue embroidered
jacquard Dooney & Bourke handbag with rich caramel leather trim. There’s a pocket for
everything in this purse, and it comes with a matching jacquard print leather wristlet
and leather key fob. What more could a handbag diva wish for!
Item 76: Handmade Greetings
Donated by: Betty Wahl
Value: $45
Minimum Bid: $20
Send birthday wishes or a thoughtful note of encouragement to your loved ones with
one of these beautiful handcrafted greeting cards. Complete with 20 forever stamps and
3 pens.
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JUST FOR KIDS
Item 77: Six Flags
Donated by: Six Flags Friends
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
Take the kids for a day of fun to Six Flags with these two tickets valid for the 2013
season. Expires 9-22-13.
Item 78: Girls Play Basket
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
Imagine your daughters’ or granddaughters’ wide eyes when you give them this basket
full of toys, a puzzle, and arts and craft supplies. Included is a Disney Princess puzzle, a
littlest pet shop toy, colored pens, and a keychain making kit.
Item 79: Toys for Boys
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: $75
Minimum Bid: $40
Boys will be boys when they have all these toys to inspire their play time. They’ll have
loads of fun with Tae Kwon Jones, a Batman dart board, a Spider-man bowling set,
Tonka trucks and motorcycles, and a badminton set. After playtime, gather the kids to
watch Where the Wild Things Are or The Ant Bully.
Item 80: All Things Baby
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
This basket has just what you need for the baby. Included are a handmade baby
blanket, bath cozy, burping cloths, socks, two teethers (one musical, the other fruity) a
spinning rattle, and a book. A baby is not included.
Item 81: Summer Paintball Camp
Donated by: Xtreme Paintball Park
Value: $350
Minimum Bid: $125
Looking for something for your child to do this summer? Send them to Paintball Camp
June 17-21, 2013, for a boy or girl ages 10-16. Learn the basics of the game, safety and
sportsmanship. Includes 1000 paintballs a day, lunch, equipment rental, t-shirt and a
summer pass. In Millstadt, IL.
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Item 82: Raging Rivers
Donated by: Pam and John Viehmann, Friends, Raging Rivers
Value: $125
Minimum Bid: $60
Take your kids to Raging Rivers with these two day passes. Included is a versatile
Thirty-One bag and towels.
Item 83: Upper Limits
Donated by: Upper Limits Rock Gym
Value: $80
Minimum Bid: $45
Spend the day rock climbing with a friend or your family. These two certificates are
good for a two (2) hour introductory class, Rock Gym 101, or two (2) Family class
participants which includes one parent and one child aged 5-17. Rental gear and daily
climbing pass included.
ENTERTAINMENT
Item 84: Anything Goes
Donated by: Mr. and Mrs. Neal Quirk; The Fountain on Locust
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $75
Enjoy the all-time classic, “Anything Goes,” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Thursday,
May 30, 2013. These excellent seats are located in the Orchestra Section, Row G, Seats
101 and 103. Following the play, stop in at the Fountain on Locust and enjoy a little
snack with this $20 gift certificate.
Item 85: Are We There Yet? LLC
Donated by: Are We There Yet? LLC
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $95
Enjoy a day trip for two from Are We There Yet? Pick your own unique adventure from a
catalog full of amazing, one-of-a-kind day trips. Offer expires 12-31-14.
Item 86: Ariana String Quartet: Voices of Spring
Donated by: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
Sit back and marvel in the beauty of the music with these two general admissions
tickets to the Ariana String Quartet: Voices of Spring Concert on Friday, May 3, 2013 at
8:00 p.m.
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Item 87: West Side Story at The Muny
Donated by: Friends
Value: $156
Minimum Bid: $80
See the Sharks and the Jets, Tony and Maria, the romance and the rumbles of West Side
Story at the Muny in Forest Park. See the play from Box 6 Second Row Seats 5 and 6 on
Saturday, August 6th.
Item 88: Live at Powell Hall
Donated by: St. Louis Symphony
Value: $90
Minimum Bid: $45
Everyone loves a night at the symphony. Enjoy these two (2) tickets to a St. Louis
Symphony Concert during the 2013-2014 Season. Seats are located in the Grand Circle
or Parquet Right sections. Tickets available at the box office starting on September 1,
2013.
Item 89: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Donated by: Bernie and Leila Davis
Value: $156
Minimum Bid: $80
See Mary Poppins debuting at The Muny with these two (2) tickets for fifth row center
box seats on Monday, July 29th. Marry Poppins has captivated audiences for
generations, and now the irresistible story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance
numbers will dazzle and delight at The Muny.
EASY GET-AWAYS
Item 90: A Night Away
Donated by: Drury Hotels; Friends of ECH
Value: $110
Minimum Bid: $55
Enjoy a night away from home with this gift certificate, good for one complimentary
weekend night stay at a Drury Hotel. Also included is a candle, some candy, and a
bottle of 2010 Beringer White Zinfandel. A weekend stay is Friday or Saturday night.
Item 91: The Ritz
Donated by: The Ritz Carlton; Friends of ECH
Value: A memory
Minimum Bid: $100
Enjoy a night in luxury at the Ritz Carlton. This certificate includes one weekend night
stay in deluxe accommodations. This scented candle, chocolate almonds, pair of wine
glasses and bottle of Asti will make the night simply perfect.
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Item 92: A Luxurious Night Away
Donated by: Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles; Friends
Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $150
Enjoy a night away in a luxurious standard suite at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in St.
Charles, Missouri, and enjoy some Godiva Truffles and a bottle of 2011 Terra d’oro
Pinot Grigio in these wine glasses made in Italy. Certificate valid Sundays – Thursdays
thru November 1, 2013. Not valid on holidays or with any other offers.
Item 93: A Night In
Donated by: Friends of ECH
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
Enjoy a night in with this basket filled with items that are sure to relax you. Includes:
candles, pinot grigio, pinot noir, chocolate, fragrance diffuser and a relaxation CD.
FUN WITH FRIENDS:
Item 94: Wine Party
Donated by: PRP Wine International, Inc.
Value: $350
Minimum Bid: $100
Enjoy this eight (8) bottle wine tasting party for up to 12 people with a private wine
consultant.
Item 95: VIP Brewery Tour and Tasting
Donated by: Schlafly Beer
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
Take a VIP tour and tasting at the Schlafly downtown brewery, The Schlafly Tap Room,
for ten (10).
Item 96: A Day at the Races
Donated by: Fairmount Park
Value: $90
Minimum Bid: $45
You’ll be off to the races when you purchase dinner for four (4) at the Black Stallion
Room at Fairmount Park, with free admission for four to the Grandstand or Club
House. The offer expires on the last day of races, September 20, 2013, and is not valid on
days of the Kentucky Derby or the Breeders Cup.
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Item 97: Ladies Night Out – Olive Oil Tasting and Private Shopping Party
Donated by: Extra Virgin-an Olive Ovation; Friends of ECH; Hallmark Kirlin’s
Value: $200
Minimum Bid: $100
Twelve women will enjoy this private, after-hours tasting and shopping event. The
party includes tasting a huge assortment of international extra virgin olive oils, flavored
olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and wine and fruit vinegars, all while enjoying olives,
tapenades, dips and other fantastic treats. Date of party to be agreed upon, must be
booked before October 5, 2013. Then pick out your invitations at Hallmark Kirlin’s with
this $10 gift certificate.
Item 98: Casa Loma Ballroom
Donated by: Casa Loma Ballroom
Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $100
Have a party with dance lessons at the Casa Loma Ballroom for 30 of your closest
friends. You must reserve in advance for a Friday or Saturday night. Expires 4-1-14.
Item 99: Tasting Party for 25 at Vom Fass
Donated by: Vom Fass
Value: $500
Minimum Bid: $200
Become an epicurean at Vom Fass when you purchase this delicious tasting party for 25.
The two-hour, private tasting party includes appetizers, main dishes, salads and
desserts, and a selection of fine wines. Date and time to be agreed a upon by the
recipient and Vom Fass management.
Item 100: Good Wine, Good Friends
Donated by: PRP Wine International, Inc.
Value: $350
Minimum Bid: $100
Enjoy this eight (8) bottle wine tasting party for up to 12 people with a private wine
consultant.
THIS & THAT
Item 101: Treat Your Car Right
Donated by: Jiffy Lube, Heartland Automotive Services, Inc.
Value: $60
Minimum Bid: $30
Give your car the best treatment with these two gift certificates good for a
complimentary signature service oil change. Expires 12-31-14.
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Item 102: Scratchers Tree
Donated by: MO Lottery
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
Scratch to your heart’s content and possibly win some money with this basket filled
with 50 Deuces Wild Scratchers tickets.
Item 103: Treat Your Pet Right
Donated by: Kennelwood Pet Resorts
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
Treat your pet to a spa with this gift certificate that can be used towards bath,
grooming, shed-x treatment, teeth brushing, training, Doggie Day Camp or a vacation
at the All-Suite Pet Resort.
Item 104: Errand Day
Donated by: Valvoline, Steak n Shake
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
Get your errands done with this complimentary oil change from Valvoline and
vouchers from Steak n Shake for four (4) classic milk shakes and four (4) double steak
burgers.
Item 105: Got an Itch? Scratch It!
Donated by: Missouri Lottery
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
This basket is sure to delight anyone who loves scratcher’s tickets. You can scratch
away with these 50 scratcher tickets and hope to win some money.
Item 106: “Poems to Learn by Heart” Autographed by Caroline Kennedy
Donated by: Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Fenoglio
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $30
This beautiful book, "Poems to Learn by Heart" is a collection of poems selected by
Caroline Kennedy with beautiful water color illustrations for each poem by Jon J Muth.
It was published for families to read aloud together and enjoy the beauty of poetry.
This first edition of a current New York Times Bestseller is autographed by Caroling
Kennedy herself. Definitely a family treasure to be loved for years to come.
Item 107: Baseball Gear
Donated by: Rawlings
Value: Summer Fun
Minimum Bid: $35
Get ready for this year’s baseball season with this great the Official MLB Baseball and
Youth Catcher’s Mitt from Rawlings.
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Item 108: At Bat!
Donated by: Rawlings
Value: Big League Batting Minimum Bid: $30
This batting helmet with facemask from Rawlings will protect your child while at bat,
and grant the confidence to hit that big home run! You child can even practice running
bases with this home plate and base set from Rawlings.
Item 109: Girls Baseball
Donated by: Rawlings
Value: Summer Fun
Minimum Bid: $25
Do you have a daughter or granddaughter who is just as big a Cardinals fan as you are?
Get her ready for the baseball season with this Pink glove, and keep drinks for you and
for her cold with this cardinals 24 can cooler
Item 110: Ultimate Mizzou Tailgate
Donated by: Rawlings
Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $125
Get in the spirit of the game. With these Mizzou tailgating items you’ll enjoy friends,
the Mizzou Spirit, and great Mizzou Football. This tailgate package includes a Mizzou
Canopy, tailgate chair, stadium seat and full size Mizzou Football.
Item 111: Private Budweiser Tour
Donated by: Anheuser-Busch InBev
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $75
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a behind the scenes look at brewing
Budweiser! Tour is valid for up to four people and will be led by a certified Beermaster.
Item 112: Stan the Man
Donated by: David Doelling, Southtown Sluggers
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $100
This framed replica of the September 5, 1949 edition of Time Magazine features Stan
Musial and his authenticated Hall of Fame autograph.
Item 113: Grant’s Farm Adventure
Donated by: Anheuser-Busch InBev
Value: $215
Minimum Bid: $100
Enjoy a private up close and personal Grant’s Farm adventure you won’t forget. This
item includes a private tour and animal interface experience for up to 12 guests. This is
sure to be a memorable and fun family outing, birthday party or adventure with
friends. Each attendee will receive a photo of the group as a special remembrance.
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BUY IT NOW
Buy It Now Item 1: Screwdriver Set
Donated By: Friends
Bid: $15
This 18 piece screwdriver set with stand will be a nice addition to anyone’s tool
collection.
Buy It Now Item 2: Amber Daisy
Donated By: Warren Dill
Bid: $25
This beautiful amber Indiana glass plate with a daisy pattern would make a great
serving plate.
Buy It Now Item 3: Christmas Basket
Donated By: Friends
Bid: $25
Add to your Christmas décor with this basket filled with a cheese plate, two (2)
mugs, Christmas decorations, peppermint candle, gingerbread tea light lamp and
the book “Deck the Halls.”
Buy It Now Item 4: Display your Cake
Donated By: Friends
Bid: $25
This beautiful glass cake dome can be used four different ways.
Buy It Now Item 5: How do you fondue?
Donated By: The Melting Pot
Bid: $20
Visit the Melting Pot on The Loop for a pot of your favorite cheese or decadent
chocolate fondue. Valid at the Delmar Loop location only.
Buy It Now Item 6: Floral Painting on Canvas
Donated By: Friends of ECH
Bid: $35
Brighten up your room by hanging this beautiful floral painting.
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Buy It Now Item 7: Wooden Wall Art
Donated By: Friends
Bid: $25
This is the perfect piece of art to hang on that narrow segment of wall, that you have
no idea what to do with. It would look great in your kitchen near your wine rack.
Buy It Now Item 8: Cardinals Nutcracker
Donated By: Friends
Bid: $25
Add this beautifully handcrafted 14” Cardinals Nutcracker to your Cardinals
Collection
Buy It Now Item 9: Birdhouses
Donated By: Dr. Linda Bock
Bid: $25
These two decorative birdhouses will liven up your house.
Buy It Now Item 10: Necklace
Donated By: Friends
Bid: $15
This knotted-chain necklace will add style to your look.
Buy It Now Item 11: Hairy Elephant
Donated By: The Hairy Elephant Children’s Salon
Bid: $15
Does your child desperately need a haircut? With this $19 certificate, you can take
them to the Hairy Elephant, where kids have fun getting their hair cut.
Buy It Now Item 12: Country Wall Print
Donated By: Friends
Bid: $10
This framed piece of art will look great in a country themed room of your house.
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