You're all set for everything Air Force with these football tickets and branded goodies, including:

• 1 gift certificate good for 4 tickets to any 2023 Air Force Football home game (excluding the service game), with parking
• 1 AF hat
• 1 AF Ladies L long sleeve dry-fit tee
• 1 AF Men's L polo shirt
• 1 AF Lululemon crossbody belt bag
• 1 AF scarf
• 1 AF mini football

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

Make your child's upcoming birthday extra special with a weekend party for 1-12 guests at The SunDance Studio! This package includes two personal birthday attendants, a one-hour gym session, obstacle course access, American Ninja Warrior course access, a party shirt for your child, and a guest party favor.

Expires: February 2024

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

Get ready for a Nordic ski adventure! Enjoy (two) 1-day passes and two rentals at Crested Butte Nordic during the 2023-2024 season.

Expires: April 2024

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

Enjoy 18 holes of golf with a cart for four persons at The Club at Flying Horse or Flying Horse North.

Rated one of the top 10, private golf clubs in Colorado.

Commanding center stage in the grand landscape of Flying Horse is our 18-hole signature golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf. Flying Horse North features our brand new 18-hole championship golf course designed by Phil Smith.

• Reservations required
• 2 days in advance for Tuesday-Thursday
• 1 day in advance for Friday-Sunday
• Subject to availability

Expires: 12/31/23

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

One hour of bowling and two appetizers or desserts at WhirlyBall in Colorado Springs.

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$10 at Josh & John's in downtown Colorado Springs.

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Four CityRock passes and gear rental.

Expires: 12/31/23.

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Two free go-kart races on any track at Overdrive Raceway.

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Four passes for the Discovery Tour and four passes for Pioneer Level access at Cave of the Winds.

Expires: 4/22/23.

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

4 - Admission tickets to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum, which offers an immersive and universally accessible look into the journey of Team USA's Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Through interactive exhibits, innovative displays, and a comprehensive artifact collection, the 60,000-square-foot attraction instills the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect, as well as the Paralympic values of determination, equality, inspiration, and courage in every visitor.

Expires: 3/31/2024

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4 - Admission tickets to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

Expires: 4/30/24

Restrictions: Does not include the $0.75 Quarters for Conservation charge. Valid year-round except for the following dates (Memorial Day Weekend, July 4, Labor Day). Not valid for special events or Sky Ride.

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4 - One-day admission tickets to the Space Foundation Discovery Center.

Expires: 10/31/2024

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2 - Pioneer admission passes at Cave of the Winds.

The Pioneer Package includes:

• Wind Walker Challenge Course - Young and old alike can be challenged to make their way through many different obstacles nearly 35 feet in the air. The most daring can try the extra challenge and climb out over the cliffs of William's Canyon looking down hundreds of feet below.
• Bat-a-Pult Zip Line - The Bat-a-Pult leaves from its roost high above Williams Canyon, launching guests into an epic, 1,200-foot round trip flight across Williams Canyon at speeds of nearly 40mph.
• Cliff Hanger's Climbing Wall - The Cliff Hanger's Climbing Wall is located near the edge of Williams canyon. Up to 4 people at a time can race each other to the top of the 25-foot rock climbing wall.
• Geronimo's Leap - On the Geronimo's Leap gusts can leap from pillar to pillar spiraling up to 25 feet in the air and then jump back

Restrictions: Hours of operation for the above ground attractions are weather permitting. All guests must be at least 42" inches tall, less than 300lbs and securely fit the harnesses to be able to ride. All children must be at least 48" inches tall to be allowed to ride unattended, otherwise they must be accompanies by a paying adult at all times. Please wear shoes that are secure to your feet and have closed toes.

Expires: 10/13/23.

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

4 - Tickets to a behind-the-scenes Venues Tour OR Studio Tour at Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Venues Tour

Get an in-depth look at the Denver Performing Arts Complex venues, including the newly renovated Bonfils Theatre Complex.

The Venues Tour takes place on Mondays at 10:00 a.m.

OR

Studio Tour

In addition to an overview of the Complex and the venues, the Studio Tour will give guests an insider's look at everything from set model miniatures and costumes-in-progress to up-close set pieces and props galore in the production shops of the DCPA.

The Studio Tour takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

Restrictions: Valid for Mondays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. only. Subject to availability. No cash value. Please redeem no later than 48 hours before tour.

Expires: 7/1/24

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1 - Family pass (two adults and all children 18 and under) to History Colorado Center in Denver.

At the History Colorado Center, artifacts, stories, and art intermingle to tell the tale of Colorado and the American West. The museum is designed for multi-generational audiences and consists of over fifteen exhibits spanning four floors, capturing the pioneering and individualistic spirit of Colorado.

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4 - One-time General Admission tickets valid to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum OR Exploration of Flight.

Transport yourself to a different time and place. Exhibits allow you to get up close and personal with historic aircraft, artifacts and memorabilia and explore the future of aviation and space through immersive events and realistic flight simulators.

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4 - General admission tickets to the Denver Art Museum.

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

2 - Tickets to the John Crist Emotional Support Tour at Pikes Peak Center on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Seats are orchestra section row B.

John Crist is one of today's fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar's Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral videos like "Honest Football Coach," "Every Parent at Disney," "Brands that need to be CANCELLED" plus hundreds more. John Crist has performed all over the world and in 2021 began his multi-city national theater tour called "Fresh Cuts" selling out theaters all over the United States. John has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed just to name a few.

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A $50 gift certificate to On the Border (Southgate location), a free queso coupon and a free dessert coupon.

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

4 Tickets to Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Restrictions: Does not include temporary exhibits, IMAX or Planetarium

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4 Tickets to Meow Wolf

Registration and timed ticket is required to attend. Valid during business hours and non-peak days only. Not valid for special events or programs.

Expires: 12/31/23

Meow Wolf's mission is to inspire creativity through art, exploration, and play so that imagination will transform the world. Prepare to have your imagination blown with four general admission tickets to this interactive art and entertainment company's Convergence Station in Denver!

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4 Tickets to The Children's Museum of Denver

The Children's Museum of Denver opens their doors for our future leaders, innovators, and adventurers to explore, create and learn - on their own terms. Their target ages are newborn through eight years old, but everyone can have a good time at the Museum! The exhibits are hands-on, interactive and totally one-of-a-kind.

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4 Tickets to the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver.

Butterfly Pavilion transforms the way people think about invertebrates. These small but mighty animals that surround us are so much more than people think. They are everywhere, because everything depends on them. They are the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom, and we--you and us--stand on the backs of these tiny giants.

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1 - Family pass (two adults and all children 18 and under) to History Colorado Center in Denver.

At the History Colorado Center, artifacts, stories, and art intermingle to tell the tale of Colorado and the American West. The museum is designed for multi-generational audiences and consists of over fifteen exhibits spanning four floors, capturing the pioneering and individualistic spirit of Colorado.

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

A $100 gift certificate toward your stay at the romantic Old Towne Guesthouse in Old Colorado City. Your choice of a 2nd floor king room with sauna and cozy deck OR a 3rd floor room with a private 2-person hot tub. Both room types include a full breakfast.

Restrictions: Cannot be booked weekends of 4th of July or Memorial Day.

Expires: 12/30/2023

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$200 gift certificate to The Peppertree.

The Peppertree Restaurant invites guests to experience incredible food, panoramic views of the downtown city lights and top-notch service.

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$50 gift certificate to Bonny & Read.

You shouldn't have to take a cross-country voyage to experience fresh seafood and delectable steaks. Bonny & Read brings the harbor to the Springs!

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$75 gift certificate to The Rabbit Hole.

Journey down the subway steps and experience a new kind of nightlife. Eclectic cuisine, exotic cocktails, haunting décor - It's no wonder The Rabbit Hole has been nicknamed the Wonderland of the Springs.

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$50 gift certificate to Rasta Pasta.

Creative Caribbean pasta dishes made fresh to order.

Expires: 12/31/2023

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$100 gift certificate to Bird Tree Cafe.

Bird Tree Cafe is more than just another downtown coffee shop, we are a place where people come together to create and vibe.

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$50 gift certificate to Edelweiss Restaurant.

Delicious German and continental fare, and unique atmosphere, you'll look forward to returning again.

Expires: 4/22/2024

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$25 gift certificate to Amanda's Fonda.

Serious Mexican food and awesome margaritas!

Expires: 7/21/2023

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$50 gift certificate to The Wild Goose Meeting House.

A place to meet up with good friends and eat good food!

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Chipotle Mexican Grill certificates include:

2 - free entree certificates
1 - free chips & queso blanco
Expires: 12/31/2023

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$100 gift certificate to Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium.

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2 - $50 meal certificates (1 pizza, 1 knots and 1 pitcher of soda) at AJ's Pizzeria.

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

This package from Underwater Connections includes open water scuba class and pool for two people.

This is part 1 of a 2 open water certification process. To complete your open water training dives with us, you will upgrade to the complete course (+275 per student) and go to the Blue Hole in New Mexico with Underwater Connections.

The minimum age to join a regularly scheduled class is 12, however, Underwater Connections can apply this gift certificate to private sessions should the students wish ($150 extra for 1 student and $130 extra per student for 2 students); we require private class and pools for students under 12 (minimum age overall is 10).

Expires: 4/15/2024

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

Fulfill your bucket list with a truly one-of-a-kind experience for you and a guest provided by Rainbow Ryders!

Sore above Colorado Springs in a hot air balloon. Experience the beautiful Rocky Mountain scenery with Pikes Peak as the backdrop from up above. Don't forget your camera; you'll want to share your pictures with everyone!

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

Enjoy 18 holes of golf with carts for four persons at Patty Jewett Golf Course in downtown Colorado Springs. This item is valid any day of the week November through April and Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays) in the months of May through October.

Reservations required: two days in advance for Tuesday-Thursday, and one day in advance for Friday-Sunday. Subject to availability.

Patty Jewett Golf Course, the third oldest public course west of the Mississippi built in 1898, has been city-owned since 1919. The entrance sets the elegant mood, complete with a wonderful wrought-iron gate and a drive down a narrow road lined with a canopy of 100-year-old trees. The 18-hole course has a par of 72 and can challenge even the most experienced golfer. A separate 9-hole course is also available.

A full-service golf shop includes all the latest equipment, apparel, and lesson programs at the lowest prices in the Pikes Peak region. To complete the experience, stop in at the Patty Jewett Bar & Grill for a refreshing drink or meal with a grand view of Pikes Peak. Banquets are available.

Expires: April 22, 2024

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

Set at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains, The Country Club of Colorado at Cheyenne Mountain Resort features a diverse selection of recreational facilities, leisure activities and youth programs that embody Colorado's active spirit.

This package includes:

• One (1) 18-hole round of golf for up to four (4) people. Includes cart rental.

Restrictions: Reservation is subject to ability. Certificate must be presented at check-in.

Expires 6/1/24

• One (1) 50-minute spa treatment of your choice.

Restrictions: Automatic 20% gratuity not included. Valid Monday-Friday only. Appointment required. Subject to availability. Certificate must be presented at check-in.

Expires 6/1/24

• One (1) bottle of wine at Gates Grill with the purchase of an appetizer.

Restrictions: Bottle of wine valued up to $40. Does not include gratuity. Reservations recommended. Certificate must be presented to server at time of service. May not be combined with any other offer.

Expires 6/1/24

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

Enjoy a $500 gift certificate for Picnic Basket Catering, voted the "Best Catering Company in Colorado Springs" for the past twenty consecutive years.

Head to Jamaica for seven days and enjoy some fun in the sun with Prestige Travelers' Club at Azul Beach Negril. **Please see additional cost below for meal plan.

Bask in luxury and beauty at Azul Beach Negril, one of the top five-star luxury resorts on Jamaica's world-famous Seven Mile Beach, one of the best in the world. Located near Negril on the island's western coast, this is a pristine paradise featuring dramatic sunsets and tranquil waters, where couples, families, and friends can reconnect beneath brilliant blue skies and tropical sunshine. Within this vacation landscape, we've created two distinct luxury enclaves to suit your individual tastes. On one side, discover 285 spacious oceanview rooms offering luxury pampering. On the other side, you'll find the addition of 149 well-appointed suites in our Premium Section. Combined with unlimited activities, services, a world-class spa, and limitless indulgence, Azul Beach Resort Negril creates the ideal Caribbean feel, designed to allow couples, groups, wedding parties, families, and friends from all generations to reconnect under the Jamaican sun.

One bedroom. Sleeps four. One bed + a fold-out sofa.

Meals:
**Meal plans for this all-inclusive resort must be paid at the time of booking and is a fee to be paid for by the winner of this item (above and beyond the amount paid to the auction). Meal plans will run approximately $3,000 depending on the size of your party.

Resort Amenities Include:

• Welcome glass of sparkling wine.
• Accommodations as selected
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from a selection of domestic and international premium brands
• All meals and specialty gourmet bites
• 24-hour room service
• Complimentary daily stocked mini-bar with snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Free international calls
• Concierge service
• Daily activities program
• Azulitos Playhouse program with My Gym equipment and supervised activities for kids ages 3-12
• Non-motorized water sports such as kayaks, Hobie-cats, and snorkeling
• Cooking classes
• Fitness center: Yoga classes, aqua aerobics and dance classes Beach volleyball, giant chess, and ping-pong
• Special nightly entertainment, shows, and live music
• Cribs, bottle warmers, sterilizers, baby baths, changers, strollers, bathrobes, baby sleepers, diaper genie, baby monitor, high chair, pack 'n plays. Gerber baby food is available in all restaurants and with room service.

Booking:

Must be booked by December 2023 and redeemed by April 2024. No blackouts but fees may increase during high-demand season.

Airfare:
Airfare is not included with this package. It is recommended to fly into Montego Bay.

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

4 - lower level tickets to a Colorado College Tigers Hockey game of your choice with 1 - parking pass and a Colorado College Hockey jersey.

*Winner must coordinate with the owner of tickets to secure a mutually agreed upon game date for these tickets.

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Enjoy an exciting summer evening of Switchbacks soccer at their new state-of-the-art stadium in downtown Colorado Springs! These four tickets will give you access to the Switchbacks vs. Orange County FC game on June 10, 2023, at 7 p.m.

Package includes:

• Four Founders Club Tickets (Sec.104)
• All food, soda, beer, and wine included

Restrictions: Only available for the June 10, 2023, game.

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2 - Air Force tickets located in lower bowl seats.

*Winner must coordinate with the owner of tickets to secure a mutually agreed upon game date for these tickets.

**** PROXY BID: To submit a proxy bid for this Live auction item please email your highest bid to Megan Winnicker at mwinnicker@css.org by noon on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The Live Auction will take place at the in-person Gala at ~7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023. *****

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

Broadmoor World Arena Ice Hall
3185 Venetucci Boulevard
Colorado Springs Colorado 80906

You saw it featured in the Winter Olympics. Now try it for yourself in the same location where so many medal-winning U.S. Olympians have trained - the Broadmoor World Arena Ice Hall, home of the Broadmoor Curling Club! During this private, group experience you'll spend approximately 2.5 hours on the ice learning basic strategy for the game of curling and how to throw a stone and sweep, and compete in a friendly competition to see whether you have what it takes to qualify for the next Winter Olympic Games. As is customary, curlers are likewise invited to Broomstack, a form of socialization at Old Chicago nearby the arena, after the Learn-to-Curl. Complimentary snacks will be provided as part of the broomstacking experience.

Price: $115 per person

Open to children (10 and older) and adults.

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

https://www.merakisprings.com/new-products/silver-pendant-and-sip-614-1pm

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

AND, THEY'RE OFF! It's a Kentucky Derby Watching Party! Join the CSS community as we celebrate the 149th Kentucky Derby races on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm at The Pinery North, 9633 Prominent Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80924.

Your purchase to the social event includes viewing the races on an 8 ft screen, hors d'oeuvres: smoked gouda risotto poppers, bourbon balls and more, and one drink ticket to the cash bar.

Derby attire encouraged- Prizes going to the woman wearing the best hat or fascinator and to the best dressed man.

Don't miss "the most exciting two minutes in sports!"

Participants must be 21+ to attend this event.

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

• A four-person private lesson from the wildly popular THE MAHJONG TEACHER, Nikki Ferris. She will guide you through the rules of the game and then help you "play your hand" during multiple games.
• A bottle of wine and appetizers during or after your game.
• Mahjong tiles and board provided for use during the lesson.

Participants must be 21+ to attend this event.

Location: The Broadmoor Resort Members Grille

Date: May 19, 2023

Price: $125 per person

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

The afternoon will begin with a pickleball lesson from Greg Heartt, Director of Racquet Sports at the Garden of the Gods Country Club. Following the lesson, participates will compete in a pickleball tournament. Palomas, other beverages and snacks will also be provided.

Participants must be 21+ to attend this event

Location: Hafemeister Home

Date: Summer 2023 (mutual date to be determined by hosts and buyers)

Price: $100 per person

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

Let's start the beginning of the school year with a private CSS group indoor cycling class at Cycology Studio!

The kids are back at school so plan to meet up with a group of CSS parents for a beat-driven indoor cycling workout. This class will be a 45-minute experience that incorporates community, fitness, and personal development through cycling ingenuity.

Participants must be 16+ to attend this event.

Location: Cycolocy Studio

Date: Friday, September 8, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

Price: $30 per person

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

Join the Shepherd Family P'33, P'30, P'26 and other CSS families for a family fun evening of Top Golf! This event will take place on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Snacks and soft drinks will be included.

Cash bar available if desired.

Price: $65 per person

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.

Brie Groves is an award-winning journalist you'll see weekday mornings on KOAA News5. How would you like to have breakfast with Brie?

This experience is an invitation to watch a block of news at 6:30 a.m. Following the live newscast, breakfast and coffee will be provided. Brie will join the group at breakfast to answer questions and socialize.

Location: KOAA News Station

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 13 from 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Price: $75 per person

Disclaimer: All items should be picked up from the auction on April 22, 2023, or coordinate a pickup during the following week from the Admissions Office. Shipping is possible if the donor assumes risk and costs.