AUCTION ITEMS
You can bid on these Auction items online (until 6 pm Saturday, April 24) or bid in person when you join Iowa City Hospice in a DAY OF CARE on Sunday April 25, 2004 at THE BREWERY in Iowa City. Tickets to the Dinner/Auction are $125/person. Contact Iowa City Hospice if you have any questions or are interested in attending.Items have generously been donated by individuals and businesses. All money raised goes to support Hospice Care! Bids online will be verified prior to the Event. An Hospice Volunteer will represent your bid at the Event. Items that have been bid on will indicate the current high bid. Thank you for browsing -- we hope you can join us -- online or at the Event -- for a DAY OF CARE!
Auction Procedures
- Flowers by the Month $240 value
Current high bid $150
Tonight’s bouquet is just the beginning; then, a new flower arrangement for you or yours, every month for one year, courtesy of Every Bloomin’ Thing.BID on the Flowers by the Month
- Dine-in at 126 $500 value
Current high bid $75
A $500 gift certificate for dining. One big night with friends or many special nights with one friend will be yours. One Twenty Six, Iowa City’s elegant downtown restaurant and wine bar will let you make that choice if your bid takes this item.BID on the Dine-in at 126
- Steamer Dry Bar $1200 value
By day, a handsome steamer trunk. By night, an elegant home bar with storage for glasses, wines, bottles and accessories. A removable tray adds to the functional elegance of this dry bar, handbuilt by Dick Schwab. The wine is courtesy of Ruby Fine Wines, located here in Iowa City.BID on the Steamer Dry Bar
- Viva Las Vegas! $1000 value
“Well, I walk up to the microphone and shake my hips....” No more Elvis imitators... just three great nights in your choice of two condos on the Las Vegas Strip. Near the Flamingo? The Stratosphere? You choose. Package includes two tickets to a show, with a maximum value of $200. Reservations are subject to availability. Dr. Joseph Newburg is the man to thank for this donation.BID on Viva Las Vegas
- Buff, Very Buff $500 value
Get the jump on summer at Core Fitness with 2 enrollment fees, 2 three-month all-inclusive memberships, a sweatshirt and a tee shirt. You’ll be able to meet all your fitness goals in this brand new facility with weight machines, spin classes, aerobics, personal trainers, childcare, tanning.BID on Buff, Very Buff
- 6 Months, 6 At the Table, 2/3 is the Price $XXX value
Current high bid $100
Bid it up – your company of six will be able to dine at any of Jim Mondanaro's restaurants for a third off as often as you wish over six months. Included? Mondo's Downtown & Tomato Pie, Givanni's, The Bread Garden, Micky's. Exclusions? Only the beverages. This is such a deal.BID on 6 Months, 6 At the Table, 2/3 is the Price
- U Build It, With Dick Schwab $800 value
Remember this? Two were sold last year at $1800 each. Spend up to 50 hours with Dick building your masterpiece from oak, walnut or cherry. And, there could be a bonus – you can elect to build a duplicate to be featured at next year’s Hospice auction.BID on U Build It
- The Heart of Hospice
This traveling trophy of wood and sandstone, made by Bill Roush and Dick Schwab, symbolizes the community support that is the foundation of the care provided by Iowa City Hospice. It will annually honor an Iowa City Hospice Walk for Dignity contributor. The trophy displays Hospice’s logo and provides space for your name or the name of your business. You can proudly display this trophy during the year to represent your support for hospice care.CLICK HERE to see the Heart of Hospice
- Musing in Midtown $575 value
Current high bid $250
The Muse Hotel, at 46th in midtown Manhattan, has 200 rooms “uniquely styled and sinfully spacious by NY hotel standards,” and this certificate from Michael Lensing will give you two nights of pampering in the Big Apple. Located in the historic Leavitt Building, The Muse is situated in the heart of the theater district. Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall and all the other usual cultured suspects are within walking distance.BID on Musing in Midtown
- Classic Woman’s Desk with Bookcase $1600 value
Built by Dick Schwab and Peg Carstensen, last year’s “U Build It With Dick” purchaser. This walnut desk has drawers and plenty of pigeonholes for all that stuff. The bookcase tops the desk or can stand on it’s own with the additional base. The desk is a classic in style and the careful hand crafting gives it heirloom quality.BID on the Classic Woman’s Desk
- Only One Week, So Many Choices $1300 value
It’s yours – one week in a two bedroom two-bath condo that sleeps six. Where will it be... Spain? Waikiki? Maui? Kona? Lake Tahoe? Acapulco? Chandler, AZ? Branson, MO? Reservations and location are subject to availability and some locations require reservations 1- 2 years in advance. If your bid wins this one, make plans to travel before 12/20/05. This great week’s adventure brought to you by Della and Duke McGrath.BID on Only One Week, So Many Choices
- European Pastry and Candy 101 – Apron Accompaniment $675 value
Petit fours? Pate choux? Chocolat? Learn the art of pastry and candy in a class for four students led by Chef Mickey Motyko. He will provide all the materials. Melanie Haupert will supply four chef’s aprons rendered very fashionable with her calligraphy art, protecting the students from flying flour.BID on European Pastry and Candy 101 – Apron Accompaniment
- ÁBienvenido a Mazatlan! $1200 value
Here's everything you'll need for a great stay at Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort in Mazatlan, Mexico. You'll be welcomed with champagne and fresh flowers for five nights in an elegant Junior Suite with a panoramic ocean view from your balcony, a fully equipped kitchenette, $20 food credit each day, complimentary gym passes for two, and transport to and from the airport. The donors - April & Steve Rouner, Deb & Ted Pacha, Elyse Frantz, John Chadima - even remembered to take care of all the taxes.BID on ÁBienvenido a Mazatlan
- Paint Your Own Pot and Breakfast Too $75 value
Current high bid $30
The certificates from Fired Up Iowa City will you get you started on your ceramic designs. The $25 certificate from The Cottage will feed your creativity. These items were donated by Linda Gordon.BID on Paint Your Own Pot and Breakfast Too
- Chariot Polishing $250 value
Twenty-five $10 gift certificates from Four Seasons Car Wash will keep your automotive pride and joy clean throughout the year.BID on Chariot Polishing
- To Knit or Knot to Knit $130 value
Current high bid $100
Eight weeks of private knitting lessons, on Monday or Friday afternoons. The needles and enough yarn for your first project are courtesy of The Knitting Shoppe.CLICK HERE to see a picture of The Knitting Shoppe
- Framed Gazebo $75 value
An 8 x 10 framed photo of the gazebo in Longwood Gardens, the estate of Pierre du Pont. Donated by Jo Eland.BID on Framed Gazebo
- Summit Dining $260 value
A hearty offering: one $60 gift certificate and twenty $10 gift cards, courtesy of The Summit Restaurant.BID on Summit Dining
- A Melrose Pleasure $100 value
Current high bid $75
An evening of fine dining is yours with this certificate from Taste on Melrose.BID on A Melrose Pleasure
- Restaurant Sampler $105 value
Four great taste spots have provided certificates for this item: $25 from Iowa River Power Co., $35 from The Three Samurai, $15 from the Wig & Pen, and $30 from Minerva’s.BID on Restaurant Sampler
- Pastel Artwork $400 value
Kathleen Rash of the Art Mission created and framed this original work and donated it to Hospice for this auction.CLICK HERE to see the picture
CLICK HERE to see a closer view
- Amethyst Bracelet $360 value
Current high bid $150
A sterling and 18K gold bracelet from Lago’s “Caviar Collection,” courtesy of M.C. Ginsberg.CLICK HERE to see the amethyst bracelet
- Four Wines and The Cheese $60 value
Current high bid $25
Everything is here for a great wine-tasting party: three bottles of wine and tasty cheese pairings, all courtesy of New Pioneer Co-op.BID on Four Wines and The Cheese
- Finkbine Rounds $140 value
Current high bid $125
Four rounds of golf, for any day of the week, from an anonymous donor.BID on Finkbine Rounds
- Pampered Pet $150 value
Current high bid $50
A little something for your best friend from Hounds Tooth and Lucky Paws, a basket of gifts and treats and one day of dog day care.BID on Pampered Pet
- Necklace, Book and Candle $79 value
Take a look at haute couture in 1917 by candlelight; be sure to keep the necklace nearby. The necklace and magazine are from Lori Droll. The Miller Harris Candle comes from Velvet Coat.CLICK HERE to see a picture of the necklace and vintage magazine
CLICK HERE to see the candle
- Pizzas XII $206.64 value
Current high bid $125
Good cents. A large pizza each month for one year – from Pagliai’s.BID on Pizzas XII
- Mulch and Decorative Pot $380 value
Current high bid $150
Four gift certificates, each for 2 cubic yards of hardwood mulch and a fine green-blue glazed pot.BID on Mulch and Decorative Pot
- Herre Chapelier Bag $120 value
Current high bid $50
A nylon tote bag straight from Catherine’s to you.BID on Herre Chapelier Bag
- Pet Lover’s Basket $250 value
A certificate for either 1 week of doggie daycare (M-F) OR 1 week of overnight boarding (Su-Sa)...only when your dog passes the intake interview required of all lodgers. The extra added treats sweeten this basket from Just Dogs.BID on Pet Lover’s Basket
- Queen Size Quilt $700 value
This hand quilted quilt was made and donated by one of hospice’s volunteers. A beautiful gift to display in your home!CLICK HERE to see the quilt
- Mushrooms Everywhere $XXX value
Current high bid $25
It’s a secret location, but you can go mushrooming with Dick Schwab and Kathryn Burford and bring a bucket of goodies home with you!BID on Mushrooms Everywhere
- Watercolor by Barbara Prall $125 value
This watercolor is a landscape by a nationally-know artist from Marion, Iowa by the name of Barbara Prall. Donated by Julia Venzke, in memory of her grandmother, Valta Donham.BID on Watercolor by Barbara Prall
- Silent Auction
Next to each silent auction item is a bid sheet containing the name of the item and a minimum bid. To bid, mark your bidder number and a bid amount on the form. Please adhere to minimum raises indicated on bid sheet. The closing of the Silent Auction will be announced at 7:00 PM, and the closing bid circled by the auction attendants at 7:00 is the final bid. High bidders for silent auction items will be announced during the live auction. Silent auction items can be picked up at the cashier’s table after you check out.
- Live Auction
A number of live auction items require prior arrangements. As a courtesy to all donors and to avoid disappointment, please contact the donors of items as soon as possible to inform them that you have the winning bid and to make necessary arrangements. When you check out, you will receive a gift certificate for these items that will include the name and phone number of the donor. If you join with friends to purchase an item, we ask that you pool your resources prior to checkout so one individual can pay for the item. Hospice will mail receipts to all purchasers for their portion of the purchase.
- Checkout
The cashier’s table will be located at the entrance to the kitchen. Your purchases will be organized by bidder number. Payment can be made by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. All sales are final. Your receipt will show both the retail value and the purchase price for each item. Hospice is a 501-(c) (3) charitable organization and a portion your payment(s) may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the extent provided by law. Please consult your financial or tax advisor regarding the deductibility of any auction purchase. Please take your auction purchases with as you leave at the end of the evening.
