Door County Summer Getaway for Two (2) ($995 Value)

Welcome to Door County, where 300 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline mean water sports are ways of life...where five sprawling state parks, 19 county parks, dozens of beaches, and thousands of acres of wilderness-all waiting to be explored...where dining, wineries and breweries, and a vibrant arts and culture scene are calling you. Welcome to Door County, where your perfect Great Lakes getaway awaits.

Your unforgettable getaway includes:

• Three (3) Nights in AirBnB (Tuesday - Thursday night)
• Two (2) tickets to any show in the Door Shakespeare 2026 Season
• Two (2) tickets to any show in the Door Northern Sky Theater 2026 Season
• One (1) bottle of Ledge Blanc white wine from Hatch Distilling Co. / MIxed Meadia
• Wine or cider tasting flight for two at Lautenbach's, plus cherry salsa and chips while you taste

Door County Family Adventure ($351 Value)

Welcome to Door County, where 300 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline mean water sports are ways of life...where five sprawling state parks, 19 county parks, dozens of beaches, and thousands of acres of wilderness-all waiting to be explored...where dining, wineries and breweries, and a vibrant arts and culture scene are calling you. Welcome to Door County, where your perfect Great Lakes getaway awaits.

Your family adventure includes:

• 24 hr bike rentals for 2
  from Edge of Park Rentals
• Four (4) tickets for any show in the 2026 season at Third Avenue Playworks
• Four (4) passes for 18 holes of mini golf
  at The Red Putter
• Designer chocolates from Door County Chocolate Design (box of truffles, bar of chocolate, chocolate heart), plus a $15 gift certificate for even more

Four (4) Tickets to Ride Navy Pier's Centennial Wheel ($72 Value)

Your auction win includes:

• Four (4) tickets to ride the Centennial Wheel, one of the most iconic experiences in Chicago

About the Centennial Wheel
Navy Pier's Centennial Wheel is an iconic part of the Chicago skyline and a treasured piece of Chicago's cultural history. Soaring to heights of nearly 200 feet, the Centennial Wheel offers guests unparalleled, 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. The enclosed gondolas provide a comfortable experience and miraculous city views, no matter the season. Join us for high-flying fun!

A Taste of Wheaton's Best at Adelle's Modern Kitchen and Bar ($100 Value)

There's a good reason Adelle's was voted was awarded Open Table's Diners' Choice in 2025. The food, the drinks, the ambiance is not to be missed.

Your auction win includes:

• Dinner for two (2) ($100 Value)
• Or come to the weekly happy hour and turn your $100 into drinks and apps for four (4)!

About Adelle's
Welcome to Adelle's Modern Kitchen and Bar, where tradition meets innovation. For over two decades, Adelle's has been cherished for its sophisticated ambiance and exceptional cuisine. Founded by Debbie and Todd Williams, Adelle's blends family tradition with modern culinary excellence.

Embracing a new chapter, Adelle's 2.0 meets the desires of a new generation while honoring its rich heritage. Our menu features crafted comfort food and innovative cocktails, focusing on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch meals.

We create an inviting atmosphere for casual meals, special celebrations, and nights out at our speakeasy-style cocktail lounge. Community is at the heart of Adelle's, fostering a vibrant connection both online and offline.

Join us at Adelle's Modern Kitchen and Bar and experience the perfect balance of elegance and playfulness. We look forward to welcoming you.

For Chicago Area

LEARN TO SPEAK ITALIAN (WINE): A Private Wine Class for 11 ($500 Value)

Nessuno produce vino meglio dell'Italia! Nobody does wine better than Italy! And you are about to learn why.

Your auction win will include:

• A 1-hour private wine class for you and up to 10 friends at your home, taught by Sommelier, Italian Wine Expert, and Director of Acanto Wine Bar, Torrence O'Haire. ($500)
• A night you and your friends will talk about for years to come.

About Torrence O'Haire
Torrence was raised in the woods and farms of Michigan by a family of Francophile cooks and gardeners, instilling in him a devout passion for creating beautiful spaces and filling them with good food and drink. He tried to escape a path to restaurant life by studying linguistics in university, and working in the arts for years but, before he knew it, he had accidentally become a chef.

Torrence spent years as a private chef, culinary instructor, and food writer in West Michigan, with a pop-up restaurant and two brick-and-mortar locations of his own before the burnout set in. A lifelong student, he pivoted to attaining his various beverage marks, including wine, beer, spirits, and sake professional accreditations, with which he transitioned to restaurant consulting and culinary/wine education.

In 2016, he and his husband moved to Chicago, where Torrence continued as a culinary school professor. He became the Corporate Beverage Director for the Gage Hospitality Group in 2019, and continues to teach and write while managing the wine programs for the group's diverse collection of restaurants. Torrence is also the Chicago ambassador for the wines of Alto Adige, furthering his chronic obsession with Italian food and drink.

More importantly, he is an obsessive gardener, a decent singer, and a proud father of three spoiled chickens.

One-Hour Float (Sensory Deprivation) Therapy ($99 Value)

Floating, once upon a time called sensory deprivation, is a powerful tool for profound relaxation, pain relief, muscle recovery, improved sleep, stress reduction, and elevating your meditation practice.

Your auction win includes:

• 1-hour float (aka sensory deprivation)

WHAT IS FLOATING?
Floatation therapy is a preventative and therapeutic health care practice that consists of floating on your back in a highly concentrated magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) solution.

During the session, which lasts about an hour, incoming stimuli including light, sound, and the sensation of gravity are reduced.​

Because of the high specific gravity of the Epsom salt solution, when you lie back you float effortlessly. Your eyes, mouth, and nose always remain above the surface of the water even if you happen to fall deeply asleep.

While floating has been around for decades, it is experiencing a resurgence. This is due in part to a growing interest in preventative health practices, especially those that help manage and reduce stress, and also due to changes in the design and technology of float environments (i.e., float rooms, float tanks, float pods).

Our float environments are spacious, have integrated lighting and audio systems, and large lids that can be left open during the float if that best suits your needs. They also contain advanced water filtration and disinfection systems that ensure pristine water quality for each and every float.

Kiki + Lulu Sleepwear for the Whole Family ($200 Value)

Bedtime is more than pajamas and pillows - it's the laughter after bath time, the warmth of tiny hugs, and the magic of a story whispered in the dark. At Kiki & Lulu, we design sleepwear that turns those fleeting moments into lasting memories, wrapping your little ones in softness they'll love and comfort you can trust.

Your auction win includes:

• 2x $100 gift codes to use on the Kiki + Lulu website
• Choose from an endless choice of one-of-a-kind prints
• All items are hypoallergenic

Who's talking about Kiki + Lulu?
Kiki + Lulu has been featured in Glamour Magazine, MINI and The Everymom.

"Kiki and lulu is the absolute best bamboo company. The material is great quality. So soft, stretchy and cute."

"These jammies are adorable and I love the softness I have bought from several different bamboo companies and these have to be my favorite!!!"

Even More Kiki + Lulu Sleepwear for the Whole Family ($100 Value)

Bedtime is more than pajamas and pillows - it's the laughter after bath time, the warmth of tiny hugs, and the magic of a story whispered in the dark. At Kiki & Lulu, we design sleepwear that turns those fleeting moments into lasting memories, wrapping your little ones in softness they'll love and comfort you can trust.

Your auction win includes:

• $100 gift codes to use on the Kiki + Lulu website
• Choose from an endless choice of one-of-a-kind prints
• All items are hypoallergenic

Who's talking about Kiki + Lulu?
Kiki + Lulu has been featured in Glamour Magazine, MINI and The Everymom.

"Kiki and lulu is the absolute best bamboo company. The material is great quality. So soft, stretchy and cute."

"These jammies are adorable and I love the softness I have bought from several different bamboo companies and these have to be my favorite!!!"

Custom 8x10 Painting or Your Choice of Digital Art Piece by Chicago Artist Tara Preston ($300 Value)

Chicago-based graphic designer, Tara Preston has built a career built on adaptability, craftsmanship, and creativity. And now you can bring home a custom piece by her for you.

Your auction win includes your choice of:

• A custom 8x10 painting or
• A digital drawing of one of your favorite places in Chicago

About Tara Preston
Tara spent a decade as a butcher, developing precision, efficiency, and an eye for detail. She then cut her teeth in the printing industry, gaining a deep understanding of production processes and how to bring designs to life. From there, she moved into exhibit design, creating engaging and immersive visuals for museum visitors. Later, she expanded into marketing, balancing both roles and strengthening her skills in branding, merchandise, and event collateral. Today, she brings together hands-on experience, technical expertise, and creative vision to deliver cohesive, on brand designs whether for large scale exhibits, special events, or quick turn signage.

Two tickets to a performance of Mary Jane at Northlight Theatre in Skokie, IL. Running dates January 22-February 22, 2026.

2 Tickets to any show in the Rivendell Theatre Ensemble 2026 season.

Theatre Location: 5779 N. Ridge Ave - Chicago (Edgewater area)

PROJECT DREAM Sponsor - Fund an Entire Research Project ($50,000)

Project Dream is a program that provides seed grants to NF researchers. Our goal is to inspire novel, impactful ideas from new and well-established researchers alike. Since its inception, Project Dream has awarded three grants as part of our effort to fund two new projects every year.

With the elimination of funding to the Army's NF Research Program this year, the importance of Project Dream is even greater.

With this gift, you will fund an entire year of NF research.

PROJECT DREAM Sponsor - Fund an Research Project ($25,000)

Project Dream is a program that provides seed grants to NF researchers. Our goal is to inspire novel, impactful ideas from new and well-established researchers alike. Since its inception, Project Dream has awarded three grants as part of our effort to fund two new projects every year.

With the elimination of funding to the Army's NF Research Program this year, the importance of Project Dream is even greater.

With this gift, you will fund half of an entire year of NF research.

PROJECT DREAM Sponsor - Fund an Research Project ($10,000)

Project Dream is a program that provides seed grants to NF researchers. Our goal is to inspire novel, impactful ideas from new and well-established researchers alike. Since its inception, Project Dream has awarded three grants as part of our effort to fund two new projects every year.

With the elimination of funding to the Army's NF Research Program this year, the importance of Project Dream is even greater.

With this gift, you will partially fund a year of NF research.

PROJECT DREAM Sponsor - Fund an Research Project ($5,000)

Project Dream is a program that provides seed grants to NF researchers. Our goal is to inspire novel, impactful ideas from new and well-established researchers alike. Since its inception, Project Dream has awarded three grants as part of our effort to fund two new projects every year.

With the elimination of funding to the Army's NF Research Program this year, the importance of Project Dream is even greater.

With this gift, you will partially fund a year of NF research.

PROJECT DREAM Sponsor - Fund an Research Project ($2,500)

Project Dream is a program that provides seed grants to NF researchers. Our goal is to inspire novel, impactful ideas from new and well-established researchers alike. Since its inception, Project Dream has awarded three grants as part of our effort to fund two new projects every year.

With the elimination of funding to the Army's NF Research Program this year, the importance of Project Dream is even greater.

With this gift, you will partially fund a year of NF research.

PROJECT DREAM Sponsor - Fund an Research Project ($1,000)

Project Dream is a program that provides seed grants to NF researchers. Our goal is to inspire novel, impactful ideas from new and well-established researchers alike. Since its inception, Project Dream has awarded three grants as part of our effort to fund two new projects every year.

With the elimination of funding to the Army's NF Research Program this year, the importance of Project Dream is even greater.

With this gift, you will partially fund a year of NF research.

PROJECT DREAM Sponsor - Fund an Research Project ($500)

Project Dream is a program that provides seed grants to NF researchers. Our goal is to inspire novel, impactful ideas from new and well-established researchers alike. Since its inception, Project Dream has awarded three grants as part of our effort to fund two new projects every year.

With the elimination of funding to the Army's NF Research Program this year, the importance of Project Dream is even greater.

With this gift, you will partially fund a year of NF research.

PROJECT DREAM Sponsor - Fund an Research Project ($250)

Project Dream is a program that provides seed grants to NF researchers. Our goal is to inspire novel, impactful ideas from new and well-established researchers alike. Since its inception, Project Dream has awarded three grants as part of our effort to fund two new projects every year.

With the elimination of funding to the Army's NF Research Program this year, the importance of Project Dream is even greater.

With this gift, you will partially fund a year of NF research.

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