Experience life on a farm with your family and friends at The Country Experience Family Farm. Enjoy 34 acres dotted with cozy cabins, a century-old barn, modern bathrooms and showers, lush pastures, shaded hammocks, and a fishing pond-all alongside our friendly goats, pigs, sheep, cows, donkeys, chickens, and rabbits! Breakfast and dinner prepared by in-house chef.

Farm Stay dates may be selected by auction winner, as space available.

Enjoy a private afternoon or evening cruise (approximately 3 hours) for up to 25 people aboard the Goodtimes, a private 83-foot yacht on Lake Michigan docked in Burnham Harbor. Can be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon date this summer (2022).

Enjoy a three night stay in Harbor Country, Michigan! Less than two hours from River Forest, the home is located in Lakeside, MI on 12 quiet acres of wooded and prairie landscape. Recently renovated with all the comforts of home, it includes 2 bedrooms (queen, twin over full bunk), 1 bath, and large eat in kitchen. A short drive to Cherry Beach and Warren Dunes, and in the center of all the breweries, wineries, berry picking (seasonal), and steps to hiking the open lands.

Can be booked for mutually agreed upon dates from September - December 2022. No pets please.

Enjoy a week's stay in a 2 bed, 2 bath, ocean front condo on Hutchinson Island, Jensen Beach, Florida. This property is on the 5th floor as part of a gated community with pool and beach access.

Winner will coordinate with donor for mutually agreed up dates during Summer 2022. Registration fee ($75) and cleaning fee ($150) not included.

Enjoy 3 nights with up to 10 guests in a cozy cabin on Osterhout Lake in Grand Junction, MI, 2.5 hours from River Forest and 20 minutes from South Haven. This one-floor, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is 1400 square feet with knotty pine walls and a rustic cabin feel. See the lake from the master bedroom and family room. Grill on the Traeger and enjoy dinner on the deck overlooking the lake. Take out the canoe or pedal boat, make s'mores by the fire pit, swim in the lake, jump on the overwater trampoline. This cabin is a cozy, no-frills getaway tucked away in the woods of rural Michigan but is also 20 minutes from fun in South Haven, 30 minutes from Saugatuck, 1 hour from Holland and Grand Rapids. Wi-Fi and streaming services provided. Bedrooms have 1 king, 1 queen, 2 full, and 4 twin beds (2 sets of bunks). Can be booked for the following dates: July 14-17 or August 1-4.

Pets, smoking not permitted.

The 7th Grade Class wants you to enjoy a wonderful afternoon or evening at Ravinia with this picnic basket, ground table and blanket with settings and glasses, bottles of wine and gift certificates for the Ravinia concert series ($100) and Trader Joe's ($50).

This collection donated by our 2nd Graders includes a fantastic assortment of games and puzzles for all ages. Perfect for your next Family Night In!

This woven basket has all the favorites from our Junior Kindergarten class for all your crafting needs.! Includes 3 wooden craft kits, rock painting and window art kits, sticker books, art kits with easels, sticker books, markers, and more!

Take a ride on the reading rainbow with this collection of 22 favorites chosen by our Senior Kindergarten students and families! Some of the books even include a handwritten glowing recommendation!

This item is truly a labor of love with each piece of the handmade crate painted by an SK student. It's "bound" to make a beautiful addition to any kid's bookshelf!

Enjoy a night in Downtown Oak Park with dinner at Poor Phil's ($100 gift card) followed by a movie at The Lake Theater (4 Movie Passes). Movie passes can be used at any Classic Cinema location.

Gather your friends for your very own private shopping party at JAYNE Boutique (Oak Park). Your party includes a $50 gift card for the hostess, wine & light bites for you and your guests and 20% off all purchases. Winner will be put in touch with the store directly to book a date that works for them.

Slide! Dodge! Strike! Score! The magnetic gameplay of KLASK is unique, exciting and demands fast hands and even faster thinking! This awesome action-packed battle will have everyone playing again and again. And to complete your gaming adventure, we've also included a Ravensburger 368 piece Escape Puzzle, Pictomania, LookSee and an indoor/outdoor Bocce set.

The winner will receive a voucher for two (2) tickets to the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2022/2023 Season for one of the following productions: Ernani, Don Carlos or Le Comte Ory.

Expires 11/26/22, excludes main floor select, main floor and box seats.

This creative collection has everything you need to craft your heart out! Included are three paper flower crafting kits, a heat tool for custom embossing and embellishing, a word punch board, a 5 in. Xyron creative station, alphabet stamps, wooden letter board and much more! Everything packaged in a colorful, paper wrapped box.

Treat yourself and "Shop Small" with this great collection of gift cards from some of our favorite local businesses! Includes $100 to James Anthony Salon & Spa, $100 to Inari Sushi and $100 to Tulipia Floral Design.

The winner of this item will receive dinner on one Wednesday every month from September 2022-June 2023. Bonus meals during Advent and Lent are also included for a total of 12 meals. The cooks will prepare food for up to 5 people. Sample menus from prior years include butternut squash stuffed shells, turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and pork loin with fig sauce. And dessert is always provided as well! Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated.

A calendar with the dates of the meals will be provided by early September. Meals can be picked up from the Grace kitchen after 1:00 pm on the dates of the Cornerstone lunches.

The Cornerstone Cooks are Diana Sicuro, Donna Serpico, Linda Wolf, Barb Van Heukelem, Lori Marchi, Cathy Ruggeri, Cindy Rohlfing, Marilyn Heimburger, Ann Mason, Claudia Wood, Julie Modrich, and Donna Mindrum.

Looking for some new dinner ideas? Our 4th Grade students collected their favorite recipes in this beautifully bound cookbook, with apron and cooking utensils included. Plus our families have each contributed gift cards to their favorite local restaurants when you need a night away from the kitchen!

Life is great. Cheese makes it better. Grace's 6th Graders have put together a charcuterie basket fit to please every palate. Complete with a hand-made 24"x9" charcuterie board (made by Dan Hogan), wine, crackers, a cheese knife set, tea towels, 4 spreaders, mustard, honey, two handmade jams, River Forest Chocolates, chocolate covered nuts and cranberries, 4 ceramic signs, and cocktail napkins. Also included are 2 charcuterie "cook"books, perfect for the charcutier amateur.

A bottle of Une Femme The Callie Rose, a bottle of Raymond Collection Merlot (2018), delicious treats, luxurious hand soap and creme all packaged in a Moroccan Market straw basket with leather handles.

The Cornerstone Cooks will prepare and deliver a 3-course dinner for up to 8 people, date to be mutually agreed upon. The meal will include an appetizer, main course and sides, dessert, and wine.

The Cornerstone Cooks are Diana Sicuro, Donna Serpico, Linda Wolf, Barb Van Heukelem, Lori Marchi, Cathy Ruggeri, Cindy Rohlfing, Marilyn Heimburger, Ann Mason, Claudia Wood, Julie Modrich, and Donna Mindrum.

One winner will get to invite two friends (3 kids total) to come to Mrs. Brucato's house to cook with her and Ms. Watson! We are going to make legit Italian pizza and delicious American chocolate chip cookie pizza and enjoy a movie together while it's all baking in the oven.

Sip some of the best coffee and tea that our local shops have to offer in your own custom Grace Lutheran travel mugs! Included are gift cards for Kribi Air Roasters, Todd & Holland Tea Merchants and Brewpoint Coffee as well as six 4 oz. samplers from Whirlwind Coffee Company and assorted mugs and merchandise.

Cherry Circle Room is the reinvention of the iconic restaurant of the same name that has serviced the Chicago Athletic Association and its members for generations. With this $200 Gift Certificate, you can experience the intimate, James Beard award-winning space that has been fully restored by Land and Sea Dept., melding the building's historic original features with modern design elements that root the experience firmly in the present.

Winner will receive an Unlimited Memberships to the 12 week Spring Program at Unbreakable Fitness. The Spring Program runs from March 20th - June 12th. Participate via live indoor classes, outdoor classes and/or Zoom.

Unbreakable Fitness is located at 7511 Madison Street in Forest Park. More info at www.UnbreakableFitness.com.

Winner will receive an Unlimited Memberships to the 12 week Spring Program at Unbreakable Fitness. The Spring Program runs from March 20th - June 12th. Participate via live indoor classes, outdoor classes and/or Zoom.

Unbreakable Fitness is located at 7511 Madison Street in Forest Park. More info at www.UnbreakableFitness.com.

Climb to new heights at Brooklyn Boulders Chicago! This package includes a Summer Adventure Week as well as a Kids Academy 5-pack of classes. Adventure Weeks include Monday-Friday camp full of climbing, STEM activities, team-building exercises and more! Kids Academy is our after school and weekend program designed to help kids of all ages learn and perfect climbing ability.

Minimum age of 5-years-old, package expires December 2022.

All the benefits of high quality, Young Living essential oils in the conveniece of rollerball bottles. This set includes StressAway (for relaxation), Valor (for confidence and grounding), Breathe Again (for congestion relief), Thieves (for immune system support), and Deep Relief (for muscle tension). Lavender shower steamers also included.

Created for the mini members of your crew, the KidScents Roll-On Collection includes 6 premium essential oil blends in ready to go roller bottles. GeneYus (for inspiration and productivity), KidPower (for confidence, courage, and positivity), Owie (naturally soothes and supports healthy-looking skin), SleepyIze (helps set the scene for a calm nighttime routine), SniffleEase (support the feeling of normal, clear breathing) and TummyGize (to help when dealing with tiny tummies). Kids Lavender Bath Bombs also included.

Pamper Yourself! Enjoy a gift certificate for a pedicure at Team Blonde, a pomegranate & champagne candle, and gorgeous golden beaded earrings.

Beautiful artisan glass drop earrings with matching bracelet.

New with tags, Kate Spade crossbody saffiano leather bag with spade flower jacquard lining. Features a magnetic flap closure, 3 interior card slots, 2 exterior card slots and pinmount logo.

Everything you need for a healthy heart! Basket includes a coupon for a free Heart Scan ($75 value), wrist bands, jump ropes, stress ball and much more!

Socks you'll love with the grips you need! This package includes sizes for everyone (men, women, kids and toddlers).

Grace parent and artist Marni Beals (Hummingbird Works) will paint a custom watercolor of your home or any home based on a photograph. Final painting will be 8 x 10 inches, matted and framed.

In keeping with our school theme for the year, the First Grade class has learned what it means to be a good member of a community. First Grade is a team and their mission is to spread love and kindness every day. To that end, they worked together to create this kindness quilt. Each student drew and described an act of kindness on their own quilt square, which were combined into a beautiful, colorful 50x60 in. quilt.

The basket also includes 6 books about kindness: Be Kind, I Walk with Vanessa: A Picture Story About a Simple Act of Kindness, Strictly No Elephants, The Big Umbrella, The Kindness Quilt, and Do Nice, Be Kind, Spread Happy.

An acrylic on gallery canvas painting collaboratively painted by each of the 8th grade students, led by parent Marni Beals. Each of the students was led to add a portion of the painting to culminate in the final image. This has been a tradition for this class for several years and this piece marks their final painting as our graduating class.

The families of the 5th grade class have put together a "Friday Night Fire-pit" with everything you need to turn your backyard into an oasis so you can host your friends and neighbors through this summer and fall. The basket includes a fire pit, cozy blankets, s'mores kit, outdoor string lights, popcorn making kit, outdoor wine holders and fire staring accessories and more.

Everything you need for spring floral inspiration! The winner of this package will receive a year membership to the Oak Park Conservatory, a 2-hour garden consultation with a Univ. of IL Master Gardener and Grace Member, a gift certificate to a floral arrangement workshop with Blumen in River Forest, and a Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden (admission for up to 4 people, free parking pass and $10 the membership of your choice).

This pair of hand-painted canvases featuring mason jar floral bouquets will brighten up any room!

Start with a Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden to gain some inspiration (includes free admission for 4 people plus parking). Then our Grace PK Class has put together this collection of gardening essentials to explore your own green thumb. Included are tools and gardening tool belt, gloves, a hand-painted flower pot, assorted seeds, Chicago Botanic Garden hats and umbrella, and a comfortable knee pad.

Custom Key Art wall hanging handmade by Ken Schneider (Grace Class of 1956) in Clear Lake, Iowa. These one of a kind pieces are made from discarded pianos and no two are alike!

Custom Key Art wall hanging handmade by Ken Schneider (Grace Class of 1956) in Clear Lake, Iowa. These one of a kind pieces are made from discarded pianos and no two are alike!

This gorgeous quilt was pieced by Judy Brudnicki and quilted by Georgia Evans in a Holiday Cheer pattern using cozy neutrals, reds and greens that would compliment any decor.

This collection of 10 insulated Contigo brand cups is all you could possibly need for the perfect hot or cold beverage on the go!

Unleash your creative side at Creativita's new drop-in studio space to paint your own pottery, canvas painting, or mosaic making. Project prices range from $25-$35 so this $100 Gift Certificate will cover creative fun for you and a friend!

Two tickets to Blackhawks vs Kings. April 12, 7:30 pm, includes passes to Kettle One Club.

Please note current Covid-19 restrictions in effect at the United Center.

See a potential battle of the Ball brothers - Lonzo Ball vs LaMelo Ball as the Chicago Bulls take on Charlotte Hornets, Friday, April 8th at 7:00pm. (2 seats in row 2 of section 334 - center court, 3rd level). Tickets will be electronically transferred to the winner.

Take in a game with the current WNBA Champs, Chicago Sky with four (4) lower bowl tickets at Wintrust Arena for the 2022 season. Excludes play off games.

Winner will received two tickets to watch the Chicago Wolves in action on their home ice (Allstate Arena) during the 2021-2022 season.

Enjoy an evening at Wrigley! Winner receives two (2) tickets to a mutually agreed upon night game during the 2022 Cubs season. Tickets are in Section 426R, Row 1. Winner will contact the donor directly to arrange an electronic transfer of tickets.

Backyard fun for all ages! This amazing package includes a set of balance stepping stones, a soccer ball, a basketball, a youth football, lawn "Jenga" set, velcro catch and toss game, and Spikeball set. Everything you need to get the energy out this spring!

Gear up for spring sports with a $50 gift card plus 20% off any gear at Play It Again Sports in Forest Park. Coupon must be used before 12/31/22 and does not apply to exercise equipment or bicycles.

Get a signed action photo of the Chicago Bulls' rookie sensation, Chicago native and University of Illinois alumni, Ayo Dosunmu in a deluxe team frame.

This is an original hand-painted, Hall of Fame 75th anniversary commemorative bat with an image of Greg Maddox. It is also signed by Greg Maddox along with five others.

Commemorative pennant, sticker and button from the 1982 Milwaukee Brewer's American League Championship.

Bid on this opportunity to have your child (or grandchild) run the school for a day! The winning student will shadow Mr. Koehne for part of the day, greet the students in the atrium as they arrive, help with morning announcements, make one rule for the day (within reason) and have a takeout lunch with Mr. Koehne. The winner may also have the opportunity to visit classrooms or attend a meeting.

Available to current Grace students only.

Your child can be Grace School's Librarian for a (half) day! The winning student will use the computer scanner to check books in and out for students during a class library time, create a special display of their favorite books, and help Mrs. Bramwell with story time.

Available for current Grace 1st-8th grade students only.

$100 Gift Certificate towards any class/show tuition, summer camp or private lessons at Ovation Academy for Performing Arts in Oak Park. For more information visit: https://ovationacademy.org/

Receive four (4) piano lessons for four weeks with Grace's very own Johanna Johnson. Beginning and intermediate levels welcome. All materials provided, except one needs access to a keyboard or piano to practice.

This package includes four (4) general admission tickets to The Field Museum, plus several books, a puzzle, a stuffed dinosaur and other assorted museum souvenirs. Winners will explore the Earth and its people through our exciting exhibitions including SUE, Evolving Planet, The Ancient Americas, Inside Egypt and more!

Must be redeemed for same day admission. Expires 3/12/2023.

The winner of this item will receive two math activity books from Squixy, a Squixy hat, and an hour-long creative meeting with Squixy founder (and Grace parent) Ryan Balock to concept and design a new character for Squixy's next activity book! Squixy is an educational program where kids will work through training missions focused on beginner-level multiplication skills like: repeated addition, patterns in multiplication, finding unknowns, and arrays.

Reserve your spot for the spring musical! Four (4) front-and-center reserved seats for the 1st-4th Grade Grace musical production of "Rats!" on Friday evening, May 20 at 7pm.

Reserve your spot for the spring musical! Four (4) front-and-center reserved seats for the 1st-4th Grade Grace musical production of "Rats!" on Friday evening, May 20 at 7pm.

Become members of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry! This family membership includes 2 adults, all children under 18 in the household, plus 1 guest on each visit. Parking is included, discount passes for special exhibitions, 10 free Giant Dome Theater tickets, and more!

Winner will receive certificates for 2 parent-child drum lessons (ages 5 & up) and 2 drum lessons (ages 7 & up) for four (4) lessons total with local music instructor John Milan.

Must be redeemed by 4/15/22. New students only.

Winner will receive certificates for 2 parent-child blues harmonica lessons (ages 5 & up) and 2 blues harmonica lessons (ages 7 & up) for four (4) lessons total with local music instructor John Milan.

Must be redeemed by 4/15/22. New students only.

Winner will receive certificates for 2 parent-child piano lessons (ages 5 & up) and 2 piano lessons (ages 7 & up) for four (4) lessons total with local music instructor John Milan.

Must be redeemed by 4/15/22. New students only.