People's Choice Table Winner

#22, Host Angie Kenny

Judges' Choice Table Winner

#24, Host Julie Beckenbaugh

Attention to Detail Table Winner

#15,

WOW Factor Table Winner

#14, host Mary Ellen Clancy

Most Inviting Table Winner

#3, host: Diocese of Peoria Deacons

Use of Color Table Winner

Thank you to everyone who attended our event on Feb 27 in support of the Heading Avenue Franciscans!

#12, host Betty Rohman

Live Auction Items

Here are the items that will be in the Live Auction:

#1 - Half Hog. Winning bidder of this half-hog will also have the chance to tell how you want it cut with the help of Elmwood Locker.
Donor: Brett & Lindsay Powers, John & Theresa Powers, Elmwood Locker
Value: $200

#2 - Retreat at the Motherhouse. Day or two of rest & relaxation at Immaculate Conception Convent on Heading Avenue. Hosted by Sister Betty Jean, retreat includes an hour-long massage, reflective time, meals and the option of joining the sisters for prayer and Mass. Stay in the guest house or guest room
Donor: Sister Betty Jean

#3 - Dorothy Thornton party. Gourmet cook, Dorothy Thornton, graciously opens her home or her patio in The Knolls for a dinner party for eight.
Donor: Dorothy Thornton

#4 - Progressive Dinner Party. Start out with Wagners for cocktails, move on to the Schwegel home for soup & salad and end your evening with coffee & dessert with the Harlans. Party is for eight people.
Donor: John & Margie Wagner, Don & Karen Schwegel, Joe & Arzy Harlan

#5 - One week in Las Vegas. One week stay in Tahiti Village Resorts in Las Vegas. You cannot just buy this experience on the open market. You will stay in the Bora Bora Suite which sleeps four (one bedroom, one pullout sofa in the living room). Suite includes a kitchen and balcony. Suite is available May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011 (not including week between Christmas & New Year's). Shuttles run to casinos and stores.
Donor: Dick & Mary Jane Noe
www.consolidatedresorts.com

#6 - Two25 Private Experience. Private party for 30 people including appetizers and 60 drinks (draft beer, well liquor) at the full-service bar. Two25 is one of the hottest new restaurants in Peoria, located in the Mark Twain Hotel.
Donor: Two25
Value: $800
www.two25peoria.com

#7 - Recliner, Tables & Lamps. UFS comes through with another great donation. This year they offer us a recliner, two lamps and three tables. The recliner is an upholstered microfiber in a mocha/cocoa color.
Donor: UFS
Value: $946.99

Lamb Casserole

Dishwasher, microwave and oven safe, this casserole is cute and functional! Original piece and great for your Easter dinner. Piece pictured will be slightly different than piece available at the auction.

DONOR: McKenzie River Pottery
VALUE: $155
www.mckenzieriverpottery.com

Starbucks

Starbucks donates this Columbian chocolate bar, 16 ounce coffee mug and Breakfast Blend whole bean for you to drink at home. Take the whole bean package to Starbucks on University in Peoria and they will happily grind it for you -- Bonus!!

DONOR: Starbucks on University
VALUE: $20
www.starbucks.com

Willett's Winery Tour & Tasting

Spend some time touring Willett's Winery in Manito. Private tour for up to eight people that includes a wine tasting. Winner will take home a bottle of their wine from the auction.

DONOR: Willett's Winery
VALUE: $115
www.willettswinery.com

Soy Candles

Soy candles are made from natural soybeans. They are 100% natural; non-toxic, biodegradable and environmentally friendly. Included in this basket are eight soy candles three soy bars of soap in a variety of scents, a candle holder, snuff and lighter.

DONOR: Gary Gooding
VALUE: $80

Longaberger Leprechaun Basket

Longaberger Little Leprechaun Basket set with Woodcrafts, Ltd.

DONOR: Sandy Flynn, Longaberger
VALUE: $69
www.longaberger.com/sandraflynn

Wine & Accessories Basket

One bottle of Willett's wine, wine napkins, corkscrew, wine stopper and book to record wines you have enjoyed.

DONOR: Beth & Dennis Koch
VALUE: $30

Large Fruit Bowl

Beautiful piece for your kitchen or dining room table. Adorned with mini fruits and leaves along the edges, blue painted bowl will display your fruit beautifully. Dishwasher safe.

DONOR: McKenzie River Pottery
VALUE: $55
www.mckenzieriverpottery.com

RCA DVD Player & Case

Use your next road trip to catch up on TV shows and movies with this portable RCA DVD player with case. Player has an 8" screen, three-hour rechargeable battery and headphone jack. Includes car and home chargers as well as carrying case.

DONOR: Friend of the sisters
VALUE: $132

Chinese Scroll

"Beside the She-lung Bridge" silk scroll manufactured by the Dujin Raw Silk weaving factory in Hangchow, China.

DONOR: Therese Cluskey

Baby Basket

Books, toys, blanket, wipes, towel, bottle cleaner, pacifiers, and a rubber ducky! Great gift for the new grandparent or new parent. Cute, cute, cute!

DONOR: Beth & Dennis Koch
VALUE: $65

Italian Basket

CEFCU provides our guests with the chance to take home this basket with an Italian theme. Includes a small collander, pasta fork/serving measure, gourmet sauce, and pasta. Along with a CEFCU bag, pens and travel mug.

DONOR: CEFCU
VALUE: $50
www.cefcu.com

Fired up!

The popular pottery & art studio provides this $35 gift certificate to their business. If you haven't ever been to Fired Up this is your chance to have some fun.

DONOR: Fired Up
VALUE: $35
www.firedupstudios.biz

Three Wisemen

This framed Rolan Johnson print will help you remember the birth of Christ. Hang in your home all year or just at Christmas. Rolan's prints are true works of art. "Three Wisemen" was his 1988 Christmas card.

DONOR: Sandy Post

Feeling Pretty basket

Bring home this basket which contains cream, lotion, soap, candles and chocolates. Relax and enjoy!

DONOR: Sandy Post

Girl Bugs table runner, placemats & napkins

You have never seen any bugs this cute on your table - we guarantee! Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship accompanies this adorable fabric. Made by a very talented friend of the sistes with help from one of our sisters. All fabric is prewashed and scotchguard protected. Border color is bright yellow.

DONOR: Friend of the sisters
VALUE: $120

Knit hat & scarf

Another talented friend, Susan Clark, created this fashionable knit hat and scarf. The cream colored yarn has flakes of gold throughout. It is stunning craftsmanship!

DONOR: Susan Clark
VALUE: Priceless

Door Wreath

Adorn your door with this unique wreath made with love by Margie Wagner. Margie's creations are very popular among our guests and her friends.

DONOR: Margie Wagner
VALUE: $60

Hand Crocheted Afghan

Made with love by a friend of the sisters. This large afghan is one-of-a-kind and perfect for snuggling on the couch. Beautiful attention to detail and the color is stunning.

DONOR: friend of the sisters
VALUE: priceless

Original Photograph

Sarah McClanahan again shared her talent with the sisters and with our guests. A duplicate of this framed photo hangs in the motherhouse.

DONOR: Sarah McClanahan
VALUE: Priceless

Kitchen Basket

Darling kitchen basket from the popular Cyd's Gourmet Kitchen in Junction City. Basket includes herbs, 4 tomato-shaped plates, 12 cocktail napkins, spatula, a jar of Sweet Basil Oil, cookbook and $25 gift card to Cyd's.

DONOR: Cyd's Gourmet Kitchen, Cafe& Catering
VALUE: $125
www.cyds.biz

Bird Feeder

Cute sunflower & mixed-seed bird feeder from Droll Yankees. Will look great outside your window or in your backyard.

DONOR: Kelly Seed & Hardware
VALUE: $28.95

Visit Anecdotes

Take home this chic candle and a $20 gift certificate to use at the hip and trendy Anecdotes in Junction City.

DONOR: Anecdotes
VALUE: $44
www.anecdotes-home.com

See the Harlem Globetrotters

Take your seat to watch the team known around the world - the Harlem Globetrotters. Game is April 16, 2010 at the Peoria Civic Center.

DONOR: Peoria Civic Center
VALUE: $34
www.peoriaciviccenter.com

For baby

Sweet gift for baby. Swaddling afghan, booties and bonnet for the newborn. Hand crocheted with love.

DONOR: Nancy Wittry

Handmade Purses

You will not believe how cute & functional these bags are! Hand sewn by a motherhouse volunteer you really will love these purses. Each bag has sturdy pockets all around the inside and a covered inside bottom to keep the bag to form and upright. Three bags to try and win!

DONOR: Mary Carrara
VALUE: $40 each

Handmade Cards

One set of all-occasion handmade cards in a handmade decorative box. Winning bidder will receive two each: birthday, thank you, get well, sympathy & congratulations cards complete with stamps!

DONOR: Kelly Irish
VALUE: $20

Cookie jar & cookies

Whimsical Noah's Ark cookie jar is large enough for several dozen of your favorite cookies. This one will be filled with some goodies to take home auction night!

DONOR: John Wagner
VALUE: $40

Angel Star Mountain Top

A great piece for any lover of angels or children. This cute 'Mountain Top' display shows off 12 figurines from the Angel Star collection.

DONOR: Friend of the Sisters
VALUE: $120

Homemade Chocolate

Valentine's Day will be over, but there's still St. Patrick's Day, the first day of spring, Easter and Mother's Day to celebrate. What better way to celebrate these milestone days than with a three-pound box of homemade chocolate? Yum-My!!

DONOR: Dearl Morris

Half Hog

Your pork needs will be set for quite a while if you are the lucky winner of this half-hog! Winner will be in contact with Elmwood Locker to discuss how you'd like your hog cut. Make room in the freezer!

DONOR: Brett & Jim Powers, Elmwood Locker
VALUE: $130

Sr. Betty Jean

Bid on this one-hour massage with Sister Betty Jean Haverback. Sister not only works on the kinks in your body, but also your spirit. Her massage sessions are legendary.

DONOR: Sister Betty Jean Haverback
VALUE: $60


Looking for a little more than just an hour? What about a one - two day retreat at the motherhouse with your host, Sister Betty Jean? This retreat can provide a way to integrate and honor the wisdom of one's body, mind & spirit. Included is a one-hour massage, quiet reflective time outdoors or in the chapel, meals and the option of joining the sisters for prayer and Mass. Stay in the guest house or guest room at Immaculate Conception Convent. Time & date to be mutually agreed upon.

DONOR: Sister Betty Jean Haverback
VALUE: Priceless

Private Party for 30!!!

Have you been to Two25 in the Mark Twain? If you have, you know how fabulous it is. If not, here's your chance to check it out for a private party! Two25 donated a private cocktail & appetizer party for 30 people. How fun!!

DONOR: Two25
www.two25peoria.com

Personalized Note Pads

If you're like us you're always looking for a piece of paper. What better way to communicate than with your own personalized note pads? Kwik Kopy is donating two sets of personalized note pads. Each set contains 10 pads of 50 sheets for a total of 500 sheets!

VALUE: $50 per set
DONOR: Kwik Kopy
www.kwikkopy602.com

Private Yoga Class

Gather your friends who need it most! A private yoga class for eight with fabulous instructor Trish Needham. Class to be held at Namaste Wellness Studio in Junction City.

VALUE: $75
DONOR: Trish Needham

Handmade Rosary Bracelet

Great gift for your first communicant or confirmation candidate - or yourself! Delicate Swarovski crystals and beads make up this rosary bracelet in pink tones.

VALUE: $35
DONOR: Gloria Khoury/GloryBeads

Golf at the Peoria Park District

Golf at your choice of the Peoria Park District's golf courses with these free golf rounds. Get your practice swings in at the start of the season at the Golf Learning Center's driving range with two large buckets of range balls.

DONOR: Peoria Park District
VALUE: $145
www.peoriaparks.org

Thermometer & Flag

Matching thermometer and garden flag feature the Illinois state bird, the cardinal. Very nice for your home's garden or patio area.

DONOR: Wild Birds Unlimited
VALUE: $35
www.wbu.com

Black Purse

Another pretty find by Linda Osika. This black purse will look great with any cocktail dress - black or any color! Has a snap closure with inside zipper pocket.

DONOR: Linda Osika / Asian Jewelry
VALUE: $48

14kt Gold Earrings

These pretty bobbles will complement your outfit perfectly! Made of 14kt yellow gold on a yellow gold French hook.

DONOR: Kevin Kelly Jewelers
VALUE: $225

Colorful Shawl

This colorful shawl will keep you cozy around the house or even for a dinner out of the house.

DONOR: Margie Wagner
VALUE: $60

Yellow Pashmina

Another wonderful scarf, this winter's hot accessory. This 100% Pashmina is soft to the touch and has a beautiful design layed into the fabric.

DONOR: Linda Osika / Asian Jewelry
VALUE: $58
www.asian-jewelry.com

Scarves are hip

Scarves are the hot accessory this winter. This beautiful scarf will complement your outfit beautifully.

DONOR: The Moon Dancer
VALUE: $14

Bead Necklace

Another unique piece donated by the Moon Dancer (now located in the Shoppes at Grand Prairie).

DONOR: The Moon Dancer
VALUE: $28

Appetizer Tray

At your next party serve your appetizers in this unique silver leaf-shaped tray by Wilton Armetale.

DONOR: Hayloft Gift Shoppe
VALUE: $90
www.hayloftshops.com

Beautiful Stained Glass

This stained glass creation is a great addition to your home's sunshiny window.

DONOR: Wild Birds Unlimited
VALUE: $72
www.wbu.com

Check out these gift certificates!

Treat yourself! Two complimentary tickets to Sunday brunch at WeaverRidge. VALUE: $40 DONOR:WeaverRidge Golf Club

Gift certificate to Sheridan Nursery in Peoria. Have it in time for spring flower planting! VALUE: $20 DONOR: Sheridan Nursery

Enjoy a ribeye steak dinner at one of Peoria's landmark restaurants, the Lariat Steakhouse on Glen. DONOR: Lariat Steakhouse

One of Peoria's favorite restaurants graciously donated two $25 gift cards to use at any of their 5 locations in Peoria, Pekin & East Peoria. VALUE: $50 DONOR: Avanti's, www.avantispeoria.com

Enjoy one of these two pizzas donated by Tyroni's in Bartonville. VALUE: $15 each DONOR: Tyroni's, www.tyronis.com

Start your spring off right with a visit to Wildlife Prairie State Park. Two Packs of two admissions each. VALUE: $26 DONOR: Wildlife Prairie State Park, www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org

Save safely with this $50 Series EE Savings Bond. VALUE: $50 DONOR: SouthSide Bank, www.southsidebank.com

Say I love you in a very special way with this gift certificate to Monier's Flowers & Gifts. VALUE: $100 DONOR: Monier's Flowers & Gifts

Have you visited Haddad's Market lately? They do it right. Pick up lunch or dinner from their deli with this gift certificate, you won't be disappointed. VALUE: $20 DONOR: Haddad's Market, www.haddadsmarket.com

Everyone with a car needs an oil change! Take your car to Stecher's for your next oil & filter service. VALUE: $38 DONOR: Stecher's Automotive Service, Inc.

A unique movie experience is waiting for you at Peoria Theater in the Landmark Recreation Center. Donation includes four free movie passes including popcorn & sodas with each ticket. If you aren't familiar with this new movie going experience visit their website. VALUE: $46 DONOR: Peoria Theater, www.peoriatheater.com

Enjoy the zoo every day with this one year family membership to the Peoria Zoo. VALUE: $80 DONOR: Friend of the sisters, www.peoriazoo.org

Knolls Progressive Dinner

Enjoy a progressive dinner with friends in the Knolls neighborhood in the heart of Peoria. Start with cocktails at the Wagners' followed by salad and soup with the Schwegels. End your evening enjoying coffee and dessert with the Harlans. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for you and friends (8 people total). Use during the spring or summer of 2010, date to be determined with donors and party-goers.

Donors: John & Margie Wagner, Don & Karen Schwegel, Joe & Arzy Harlan
Value: Priceless

Gourmet Dinner for 8

Enjoy a delicious gourmet dinner prepared by host Dorothy Thornton at her home in the picturesque Knolls in Peoria. Not only will the dinner be delicious but we know the evening will be unlike any other. Pictured are winners of last year's dinner enjoying their time with host Dorothy.

Value: Priceless
Donor: Dorothy Thornton

Las Vegas Get Away!

One week stay at the Tahiti Village Resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stay in the Bora Bora Suite which sleeps four. Shuttles run from the resort to casinos and even the grocery store! Airport is only a $15 taxi ride away - no need to ever rent a car while you're there. Resort has pool, lazy river, and gas grills.

Choose a week between May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011 (week between Christmas & New Year's is not available).

Go to www.consolidatedresorts.com for a tour of the resort and the Bora Bora Suite.

Donor: Dick & Mary Jane Noe

Super Gift Certificates!

Here are just some of the great gift certificates donated by local businesses and friends:

Oil Change & Car Wash, DONOR: Beachler's ServiceCenter, VALUE: $33.95. www.beachlers.com

Family night of bowling & pizza for 4, DONOR: The Christian Center, VALUE: $52, www.thechristiancenter.cc

Two admissions for dinner & a show, DONOR: Conklin's, VALUE: $66, www.barn2.com

3-month family membership, DONOR: Greater Peoria Family YMCA, VALUE: $289, www.peoriaymca.org

$50 gift card, DONOR: Alwan & Sons meat company, VALUE: $50, www.alwanandsons.com

$50 gift card to Alexander's Steakhouse, DONOR: Mercede's Restaurants, VALUE: $50, www.mercedesrestaurants.com

4 tickets to a Fish Fry at the Knights of Columbus on Radnor Road, DONOR: Knights of Columbus- Spalding Council 427, VALUE: $38

$200 in gift certificates to Seven on Prospect, DONOR: Seven on Prospect, VALUE: $200

$50 gift certificate, DONOR: Pottstown Meat & Deli, VALUE: $50, www.pottstownmeat.com

$50 gift certificate for framing, DONOR: Frames Plus, VALUE: $50

$25 gift certificate, DONOR: Nena Hardware, VALUE: $25, http://nena.doitbest.com

Maui Jim Sunglasses

Maui Jim shares their latest, hippest styles in sunglasses with our guests. Always a hot item! Pictured are the Maka (left) and Offshore (right) styles available at our event. Each selection will include a Maui Jim tee, hat and sunglass clip.

Donor: Maui Jim Sunglasses
Value: Maka - $279; Offshore - $179
www.mauijim.com

Hand Knit Dish Towels

The best dish towels you'll ever use! Once you use these hand knit dish towels in your kitchen, you won't wash your dishes with anything else!

Donor: Eileen Wikoff

BU Braves clock

Silver framed clock that also shows the temperature and humidity level. Proudly displays the BU Braves logo. Great for your office or rec room.

Donor: Bradley University
www.bradley.edu
www.bradleybraves.com

Bradley University leather shopping bag

Black leather ladies' shopping bag donated by Bradley University, engraved with the BU Braves logo in red.

Donor: Bradley University
value: $50
www.bradley.edu