Escape the everyday and enjoy a romantic overnight not far from home! You'll receive a one-night stay at the luxurious, newly renovated Drake Oak Brook Hotel! Enjoy a sophisticated culinary experience with dinner at the Drake Oak Brook's COA Restaurant, a fusion of authentic Spanish and Mexican styles, and treat yourself to breakfast, coffee drinks, and treats at the Aroma de Cafe, all with the included $200 in dining gift cards. Say "I Do" to this auction package and plan your getaway today!

Note: Gift certificate excludes suites; expires 12/31/25..

Plan a staycation for your and your spouse, your family, or a friends getaway at the Embassy Suites Naperville! With this package you will win an overnight stay in a 2-Room Suite--either a King Suite or a 2-Queen Bed Suite, both that have an adjoining living room area with pullout sofa bed. You'll also win complimentary made-to-order breakfast and an evening reception with light snacks and drinks! Enjoy the fantastic hotel pool too, while you get away from home in the heart of Naperville!

Bear down, Chicago Bears! Your group of eight will cheer on the Chicago Bears in their first preseason game of 2025 from Section 142, Row 13, Seats 10-17, which are up close to all the action right on the 15-yard line! Seat #17 is on the aisle.

Tickets will be delivered by Paul and Kary Grane once they are made available.

Watch the Chicago Blackhawks take the ice from fantastic seats when you win this package of 3 tickets to a mutually agreeable game in either the '24-'25 or '25-'26 seasons! You'll be seated in Section 233, Row 2, Seats 1-3, and also receive a parking pass. You'll also cheer on the team wearing new Hawks merch! You'll win a long sleeve Hawks tee (youth large), Hawks hoodie (youth small), 2 pairs of Hawks socks (medium), a Hawks logo zip bag, and Hawks belt pouch.

Reach new heights when you bid to win a Chicago Skyline plane tour! Your group of four will depart out of Brookeridge Airport in Downers Grove in a Cherokee 6 aircraft with Captain Rick Sparke, a seasoned pilot for Southwest Airlines, for a one hour private flight that will take you along the lakefront for a Birds Eye View of Chicago!

Plane ride can accommodate up to four people (900lbs).

To be scheduled between May and October.

Hit the links this spring or summer as you golf two of our finest local 9-hole courses! The winner of this package will receive:

• One Round of Golf for Four Guests with Carts at the historic Belmont Golf Club, formerly the Downers Grove Golf Club, on its unique and scenic 9-hole course.
• (4) Complimentary Passes for a round of golf with two carts at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Westmont, great for beginners or advanced golfers.
• Head to the PGA Tour Superstore for a professional putter fitting.

Notes: Golf foursomes good through 2025.

Calling all White Sox fans! Step up to the plate and bid on this package to win (4) tickets to any White Sox regular season home game of your choice (Monday through Thursday), seated in the Lower Box during the 2025 season. Cheer on all your favorites with a great view of the action!

Batter up and bid!

You'll be singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when you win (2) tickets to see the Chicago Cubs take on their rival the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, July 6th, at 1:20pm. You'll be seated in Section 312L, Row 1, Seats 6 & 7, which is the 1st row of the upper deck behind the Cubs dugout! Enjoy your day at the Friendly Confines and root, root, root for the Cubbies!

Savor this collection courtesy of Westmont's Dolce Restaurant & Wine Bar owned by DGCS Family Stephen & Carrie Fleck, which includes a $100 gift card for a delicious dinner out at Dolce and four premium red wines! You'll receive:

• Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
• Austin Hope Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
• Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• The Prisoner Red Blend 2022

Whether it's a special celebration or a dinner party with friends, these two premium red wines will delight your taste buds! Your winnings include a bottle of Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021, which Wine Spectator rated at 92 points, and Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, which was #5 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines 2024 and rated at 94 points. This package also includes esssentials for a delicious charcuterie spread!

This Vintage French Picnic Basket collection has everything you need to create a memorable picnic at home, at the park, or on the lawn at Ravinia! This '90s Greygoose picnic basket includes a curated set of antique plates from France, vintage crystal wine glasses, vintage flatware, cloth napkins, a picnic blanket, a bottle of D'Aquino Chianti and sweet treats plus a $25 gift card to Trader Joe's! You'll also receive a $100 gift certificate to Ravinia--the summer concert schedule will be announced on March 13th!

The Drury Lane Theatre Company has impressed theatre fans for over 70 years and captured hearts through talented, moving, and exhilarating performances. This winner will enjoy pre-theatre dinner and show tickets for two. The 2025-2026 performance line-up includes: The DaVinci Code; Always, Patsy Cline; Dial M For Murder; Sister Act; On Your Feet! and more! Don't let the curtain drop on your chance to win this special date night!

You and a guest will enjoy TWO dynamic on-stage performances from the Paramount Theater in Aurora and the Theater of Western Springs! The winner will receive (2) tickets to Paramount Theater's newest show, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, running now through April 27th! You'll also receive (2) tickets to any performance of the Regular Subscription Series or Children's Theatre Productions at the Theatre of Western Springs, with no expiration date! The upcoming season will be announced in April; past shows include The Mousetrap and Little Women!

This package will keep you well-fed for breakfasts, lunches AND dinners all around Downers Grove! Enjoy $350 in gift cards to local restaurants such as Baked Apple Breakfast, Ballydoyle, Cadence Kitchen & Foxtail, Gatto's, Wasabi, and 3 Corners Bar & Grill!

Crack the code before time runs out! With this package, you will enjoy tickets for a group of four kids or adults to Escapology, the newest escape room destination in Downers Grove! Escapology's rooms are set up to challenge any skill level, and include themes such as Batman, The Lost City, A Pirate's Curse, and Mansion Murder! Grab your family or friends and see if you can escape in time! And bring the fun home with a new Clue: Escape board game!

Join the craze sweeping the nation--it's pickleball time at Pickled! Pickled's indoor pickleball courts in Woodridge allow for open play, classes, leagues, memberships and more. With this package, you'll win (4) open play passes, one hour with the ball machine, and a one-hour court reservation, all at the Pickled! Woodridge location. You'll also win a new SLK by Selkirk premium starter pickleball paddle and sturdy Selkirk drawstring tote!

Compete to win this basket of family game-time fun for summertime and beyond for all ages! You'll receive: a Family Fun Pack of 8 games of bowling at Suburbanite Bowl in DG, 5 passes to Lost Mountain Mini Golf in DG, 6 passes from SkyZone Westmont good for free 90-minute jump sessions when you purchase another jump session; and 4 passes for your choice of a Kane County Cougars home baseball game this season! Top it off with a $25 gift card for dinner at Zazzo's Pizza!

This package deserves an Oscar! Take in the latest blockbusters and romantic comedies with passes and pizzas for the whole family! You'll receive 4 movie passes to Cinemark Seven Bridges Theater in Woodridge AND 4 single passes plus a $50 gift card to Classic Cinemas Theaters, including the Tivoli in Downers Grove! Then grab a pizza at Zazzo's with a $25 gift card on your way home!

Classic Cinema's (4) single passes expire 9/30/25.

Celebrate the artist in every child with a birthday party hosted by Art Studio For Fun! Art Studio For Fun's teacher, Lavinia Morozan, teaches DGCS students in Art Club and has a deep background in a variety of artistic endeavors from fine arts to fashion to theater! She is sure to bring out the creativity in everyone as she hosts your group of up to five party-goers at her art studio. Make the next birthday memorable by bidding on this fun package!

Experience the life-changing adventure, joy, and independence of camp this summer with a gift certificate for your choice of a weeklong summer camp for your child at Lake Geneva Youth Camp! LGYC has been programming outstanding camps for 75 years, giving students, families, youth groups, and adults the much-needed opportunity to pull away from the pressures and obstacles of daily life, catch a breather, and grasp a vision for the bigger picture of their lives. This certificate covers the registration cost for one week of camp for summer 2025.

Enjoy this basket of "salon swag" beauty gear from Westmont's Alia Rose Salon! In addition to a $25 gift certificate for salon services at Alia Rose, you'll also enjoy two full-size Redken haircare products, a large zip cosmetic bag, a tumbler pouch, two claw clips, a silver puffer tote bag, and a sparkly hat to protect your new 'do!

Win a personal shopping party for you and your girlfriends at downtown Naperville's Karisma Boutique! Karisma specializes in fun and unique clothing and accessories while keeping everything affordable. You choose the day or evening, and you and your guests will receive 20% off the entire store while enjoying delectable snacks and beverages! What a fabulous way to spend time with friends! You'll also win this large, colorful handbag and Capri Blue Volcano candle to take home tonight.

Step into the world of luxury at Giana Lauren Salon, specializing in enhancing lashes, brows, and custom airbrush spray tanning and also offering premium hair services at their exclusive one-stop shop in downtown Downers Grove. You'll receive a $50 gift certificate to Giana Lauren Lashes, Brows & Beauty; $50 toward permanent makeup service; $10 toward hair service, brow gel and pencil, strip lashes, under eye patches, press-on nail kits, mirror, and a full size Hempz Glow Getter lotion.

This package is for the pink-loving girly-girl in your life! This sturdy wicker basket contains so many fun hair, skin, and makeup items for pampering and beautifying, including a heatless curler set, Wet brush, microfiber hair towel, satin pillowcases, headband, ice roller for eyes and face, lip glosses, blushes, eye makeup, makeup brush and sponge sets, rotating cosmetics caddy, expandable zip toiletries bag, plus a super-soft blanket and flameless candle warmer and scented candle!

Who couldn't use a dose of stress relief these days? This package has everything to unwind, relax, and soothe your stressed-out self! You will receive gift certificates for two one-hour massages at SeaZens Wellness Massage Therapy in Hinsdale & Burr Ridge, as well as a gift certificate for a customized facial with esthetician Megan Marra, a DGCS alum, at Meg's Esthetics here in Downers Grove. Enjoy a collection of bath and body aromatherapy products, and breathe deeply as these scents take you away!

Pamper yourself and relax at the salon with this package of gift certificates, including a Signature Facial at New Beginnings Spa in Naperville, a manicure at Garnet Nails in DG, and two adult haircuts at A Shear Encounter II, also in DG. Come home and snuggle under your new Berkshire Heated Blanket, warm your feet in cozy GripJoy sock sets, and light a Peace & Tranquility candle for the most relaxing mood!

Treat yourself or the man in your life with this fantastic package of items he will love! This basket includes gift cards any man would enjoy, including: $50 to Louis for Men clothing store in DG, $50 to Fullers Car Wash & Detailing, $25 to Bryan's American Grill, and a men's haircut at the new Mackhard Barber Shoppe in downtown DG. You'll also receive (2) concealed carry classes, (2) NRA basic pistol classes, or an in-home education session from DGCS dad and Navy veteran Krieg Smith! A Bluzen Mini Percussion Massager, Tommy Bahama men's travel bag, Wahl Clippers, grooming items, Armor All Leather Care Spray & Chamois, delicious beef jerky treats, and more round out this gift!

Brrr! Bid on this package to take the plunge--the COLD plunge, that is! Reap the therapeutic benefits of cold immersion therapy with your own NuRecover Pod Portable Ice Bath for at-home cold plunges! You'll also receive a 1-Week Kickstart at Cryoeffect Cryotherapy Cold Spa in Hinsdale, where you can try up to three services each day for a week, including Whole Body Cryo, Local Cryo, Cryo Facial, Infrared Sauna and much more. This package also includes men's toiletries and slippers.

The ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Old and New Testament Sets pairs the entirety of each book of the Bible with a lightly dotted blank page opposite each page of Bible text and hand-lettered illustrations interspersed throughout - providing space to creatively engage with and reflect on the Word of God. Beautifully designed to inspire creative journaling, this set of each book of the Bible as a seperate scripture journal would be ideal for those wanting to render their thoughts alongside Scripture in a format specifically designed to encourage it.

This original artwork deserves a place of prominence in your home!

This winner will take home an original sketch drawn by DGCS's own, Mr. Pat Quinn! This piece is called "Morning Mist - Cheddar, England." The sketch measures 18"x24" and has been professionally framed.

This original artwork deserves a place of prominence in your home!

This winner will take home an original sketch drawn by DGCS's own, Mr. Pat Quinn! This piece is called "Weekend in Cape Cod." The sketch measures 18"x24" and has been professionally framed.

Jambo! Have you ever wondered what it was like to play with a baby elephant?! How about pet a cheetah, eat a cow's eyeball, or ride an ostrich? DGCS teachers Jon and Sue Hravatic were teaching missionaries in Nairobi, Kenya for 15 years. The Kenyan people made an incredible impact on the Hravatics' lives, and they look forward to sharing some of their adventures with you! You will have an opportunity to see, touch and try on many artifacts from the Maasai tribe, as well as hear how these incredible people taught the Hravatics many wonderful life lessons. You will also learn to speak a little Kiswahili and sing a Kenyan song! This 90 minute African safari is available for up to 10 people in the comfort of your own home or another agreed upon location! Looking forward to a "WILD" time together!

Has your Kindergarten-8th Grade student dreamed of running the school and being the Principal? This is their chance! Spend the day at the side of Principal Peel, including attending a staff meeting; leading the school in announcements, the pledge, and prayer at arrival; making classroom visits; and performing other responsibilities with Mr. Peel. Your student will be treated to a favorite lunch, and be part of a special mission to encourage teachers! Let your DGCS student's leadership skills be inspired! Principal Peel must approve date, event participation, and lunch.

No more standing room only! The winning bidders will receive reserved front row seats for Preschool and Kindergarten's Christmas 2025 and Spring 2026 performances. If performers need access to the first row, your reserved row will be the first one behind them.

Front row seats, LEFT side of the sanctuary

No more standing room only! The winning bidders will receive reserved front row seats for Preschool and Kindergarten's Christmas 2025 and Spring 2026 performances. If performers need access to the first row, your reserved row will be the first one behind them.

Front row seats, RIGHT side of the sanctuary

No more standing room only! The winning bidders will receive reserved front row seats for 1st - 8th grade Christmas 2025 and Spring 2026 performances. If performers need access to the first row, your reserved row will be the first one behind them.

Front row seats, LEFT side of the sanctuary

No more standing room only! The winning bidders will receive reserved front row seats for 1st - 8th grade Christmas 2025 and Spring 2026 performances. If performers need access to the first row, your reserved row will be the first one behind them.

Front row seats, RIGHT side of the sanctuary

Enjoy dining out around the suburbs or ordering in with a variety of gift cards from local restaurants! Thanks to our Preschool families' generosity, this basket includes $520 in gift cards! Dining out is easy for the whole family!

Donated By Preschool Families

Enjoy the warmth and glow in your own backyard with your new Solo Stove! Thanks to our Kindergarten families' generosity, you will have everything you need for your next backyard bonfire. This basket comes with lawn chairs, everything you need for s'mores, and an additional Solo Stove Mesa!

Donated by Kindergarten Families

No need to order out for your next at home pizza party! Impress your guests with woodfired pizzas using your Mimiu Pizza Oven! You will find all your pizza making accessories! Finally, take it a step further and try some new recipes from your Flatbread Cookbook!

Donated by 1st Grade Families

Ice Cream Party

Throw the best Ice Cream Party using your Cuisinart Frozen yogurt-sorbet and ice cream maker. Take it the next step further and make your own waffle cones and bowls with your Proctor Silex. Don't forget to add all the fun toppings and decorations. When not making your next batch of ice cream your little ones can have fun playing with their Ice Cream Shop playset. Don't forget to use your ice cream gift cards for Every Day's a Sundae and Oberweis!

Donated by 2nd Grade Class

Dwell in the Lord as a family with a variety of devotions and faith filled activities for everyone!

Donated by 3rd Grade Class

Sports Fanatic

Calling all sports fans! No matter what sporting event you are going to, we have you covered. Load up your foldable wagon with everything you need. When not out at the games enjoy going through your new multi sport collection of cards.

Donated by 4th Grade Families

Get ready for some fun in the sun! Load up your cooler and grab all the beach toys for an excellent day. Don't forget to go get your pedicure before at Lynn's Nail Salon and then grab your new beach chairs to relax at the beach!

Donated by 5th Grade Families

You are all set to host a BBQ for those you love! Use your 14" Smokey Joe Weber Grill to cook up your best meal. Included are a large variety of spices, sauces, and your grilling accessories. Be sure to head over to Whole Foods Market and Leffelman Meat Center with you gift cards to get all you need! If you need a break from the grill, you can enjoy dinner out with your gift card to Beach Ave BBQ!

Donated by Junior High Families