Thursday, January 28, 2010

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

Friday, January 22, 2010

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

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

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