Join Lee Pao Xiong, RCHS Board Member, for a personal tour of the Hmong Village Shopping Center on the Eastside of St. Paul. With over 81,000 Hmong living in Minnesota and over two-thirds in the Seven County Metropolitan Area, the Hmong have made numerous contributions to the political, social, and cultural fabrics of Minnesota.

As home to more than 17 individual food stalls, over 20 farmers market vendors, along with 100 specialty merchandise shops, the shopping center is one of the largest Hmong markets in the country. Learn about the Hmong history and culture.

A complimentary Hmong lunch is included.

This tour is limited to 10 people.

"I can't recommend Lee Pao enough as a guide for Hmong history, culture, food, dress and much more. Plus he seems to know everyone in the Hmong Village!"

- Tour Attendee

Date to be mutually agreed upon by donor and winning bidder. Tour to take place on a Friday or Saturday.

Expiration: 10/11/2023

You and five (5) friends will experience the history and 60 - 90 minute building/brewery tour and enjoy delicious beer tasting led by owner Tom Schroeder. Twelve beers or other beverages of your choice are included.

Date and time to be mutually agreed upon by Tom and the winning bidder. Excludes Friday and Saturday dinner hours.

Walking Tour: Immigration and the (Re)Making of Saint Paul's East Side

Examine the role of immigration in the making and remaking of St. Paul's East Side over the last 150 years. Explore Swede Hollow and its role as the first site of settlement in the 1850s, Then onto Payne Avenue, a center of immigrant life from Swedish, Italian, and German immigrants of the 19th century, to the Hmong, Mexican, and Salvadoran immigrants of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

The tour lasts about two hours is limited to 25 people. Date to be mutually agreed upon by donor and winning bidder. It is suggested to schedule the tour during the April - October time frame.

Your Tour Guide, Peter Rachleff, taught American Labor, Immigration and African American History at Macalester College for over 30 years. He has retired from college instruction and is now leading the East Side Freedom Library, which is transforming the historic Carnegie library, formerly known as Arlington Hills Library, into a labor and immigration history center.

Experience this once in a lifetime opportunity!

You can participate in the "Escort the Pig" ceremony during a 2023 St. Paul Saints baseball game. As part of this honor you will have the opportunity to escort the Saints porcine mascot to home plate during the pre-game introductions.

This package includes:

• Four (4) Outfield Reserve Tickets
• Opportunity to escort the pig to home plate
• Four (4) Saints Baseball caps

You and three (3) friends will enjoy lunch and conversation at A-Side Public House with local author and historian Larry Millet. The building housing A-Side was originally constructed in 1885 as a fire station, which remained active until 2010.

Date to be mutually agreed upon between Larry and the winning bidder.

You and up to five (5) friends will join Chuck Kanski of Solo Vino for wine tasting and small plates at the home of Mari Oyanagi Eggum & Tom Eggum and/or Rusty & Ellen Turpin! Who better to learn from than a local expert?

Date to be mutually agreed upon with the Eggums, the Turpins, Chuck and the winning bidder.

Expiration: 10/11/2023

Relax in this lovely four-season cabin on Big Doctor Lake for up to two (2) nights. A mere 85 minutes from the Twin Cities near Siren, WI, this get-away is sure to find you rejuvenated!

Large enough for a crowd, the cabin has two (2) bedrooms in the main cabin and two (2) additional bedrooms in a bunk house. All rooms have Queen size beds with bathrooms in both locations.

Equipped with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, forced air heat, central air conditioning and two wood burning fireplaces the cabin is a wonderful getaway in any season.

The cabin is located on a 250 acre lake. Fish for bass, crappie, northern pike and panfish off the dock, just just 30 feet from front door.

Summer activities include bicycles for nearby trails, kayaks, paddle board and canoe.

Winter guests enjoy cross country skis, snowshoes and ice fishing equipment.

Dates to be mutually agreed upon between the donor and winning bidder. Not available Memorial Day, 4th of July or Labor Day weekends. No pets and no smoking.

Enjoy a one-night stay in lovely White Bear Lake at the White Bear Country Inn. Take advantage of an indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room, complimentary breakfast and more!

A $20 gift card to Rudy's Redeye Grill is included.

Valid for a a standard king or double queen room. Not valid for any Saturday night stay, New Year's Eve or during special events.

Expiration: 4/11/2023

Two (2) box seats behind the Saints dugout to a 2023 Saints game. A $50 gift certificate to nearby Saint Dinette restaurant is inlcuded!

Date to be mutually agreed upon by donor and winning bidder.

SKOL!

Score with these two (2) tickets for the Sunday, December 18, 2022 game vs the Indianapolis Colts.

Seats are section 112, row 15, seats 21 and 22 (on the aisle) on the 10-yard line.

Game time to be determined by the NFL.

Enjoy a round of golf and lunch for three (3) with Club Historian John Hamburger at Midland Hills Country Club.

The golf course opened in 1921 and was recently restored by classic golf architect Jim Urbina.

Date to be mutually agreed upon by donor and winning bidder.

Expiration: 9/30/2023

You and two (2) friends will golf with KFAN's Common Man, Dan Cole!

Common will arrange for greens fees and a cart at a top local golf course.

Date to be mutually agreed upon between donor and winning bidder.

Expiration: 10/11/2023

Experience the energy and excitement of the reloaded and playoff bound Minnesota Timberwolves with four (4) tickets for Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The seats are located in section 130, Row L, Seats 11-14.

Discover the joy of Pilates in a safe and uplifting environment at Defining You Pilates & Fitness!

You will enjoy one month unlimited mat Pilates/Fitness classes and unlimited Pilates Apparatus classes.

Spice up your wardrobe with these four (4) fun handbags! They also make great stocking stuffers!

Enjoy four (4) books from a variety of genres all written by Minnesota authors - something for everyone! Cozy up with this throw as you snuggle in for an evening of reading.

Titles include:

Once There Were Castles by Larry Millett

Deep Into The Dark by P.J. Tracey

Silent Snow by Steve Thayer

The Book Haters' Book Club by Gretchen Anthony (newly released)

Be ready for any outing with this variety of four (4) handbags plus one (1) tote!

A rare opportunity!

Paj Ntabu Voice is the longest-running literary arts journal focused on Hmong art and culture, containing original literary and visual artwork as well as criticism.

The journals in this collection are out of print and are collector's items.

Kurt Vonnegut is one of the most influential American writers and thinkers of the 20th century. His works shake traditional values while offering off-beat and time-warping, alternate views of life.

This Kurt Vonnegut book package includes:

2019 Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library Literary Journal

Breaking Down Vonnegut - Signed Copy by Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library CEO Julia Whitehead

Bluebeard

Cat's Cradle

God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater

If This Isn't Nice, What Is?

Graduation Speeches

Mother Night

Slaughterhouse-Five

Tickets to the Kurt Vonnegut Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana included!

Be ready for any trip with this set of five (5) small travel bags. Perfect for jewelry, cosmetics and other little items.

Complete your ensemble with any one of these five (5) handbags!

Compliment your outfit with one of these four (4) lovely handbags!

Enjoy these lovely evening bags!

Enjoy the Pool & Yacht Club with this $50 gift certificate!

Enjoy this $100 gift certificate to Estelle!

Estelle brings the diverse flavors of Southern Europe to Saint Paul. Estelle pairs a creative menu of Portuguese, Italian and Spanish-inspired comfort foods with a cozy, neighborhood ambiance and a stellar beverage program, resulting in a dining experience that you can enjoy time and time again.

You and three (3) guests will enjoy a fun-filled day at the Science Museum of Minnesota!

Enjoy four (4) passes to Minnesota Children's Museum in Saint Paul and five (5) passes to the Bakken Museum on the west shore of Bde Maka Ska Lake in Minneapolis.

Open since 2018, Parlour St. Paul is a West 7th Finer Diner with eggs served all day, boozy milkshakes, burgers and more.

Explore the menu with this $100 gift certificate!

Enjoy Pool & Yacht with this $50 gift certificate!

Visit Minnesota's official natural history museum and planetarium.

This bundle includes four (4) museum passes, a plush woolly mammoth, a Bell Museum tumbler, pencil, notebook, moon stress ball and more!

Choose your favorite wines or try something new with this $75 Solo Vino gift card!

Jane Weis is a local artist living in Saint Paul.

Jane's lovely Arizona Landscape is matted and framed, measuring 13.5" x 11.5".

Medium: pastels

Be one of the first to own the latest in Android technology with the 2nd generation Razr flip phone! This phone is black with

5G speed, 256 GB memory, TurboPower charging and is lightweight and water repelling. The foldable, sleek design makes it an easy accessory to fit right inside your pocket or purse.

Folded 91.7 x 72.6 x 16mm

Unfolded: 169.2 x 72.6 x 7.9mm

Toys, treats and more to make your dog wag its tail!

Get your day started off right with delicious coffee from the Bean Factory!

One (1) pound of Espresso and one (1) pound of Obama Blend are included along with two (2) lovely vintage demitasse cups and a box of Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels from Abdullah.

Enjoy two (2) bottles of these fine red wines - a bottle of Leviathan 2019 Red Blend and a bottle of Elk Cove Vineyards 2020 Estate Pinot Noir!

The wine is accompanied by two (2) Waterford red hock wine glasses and a box of Abdallah midnight chocolates.

Enjoy the deliciousness that is Great Harvest!

Enjoy one (1) pound of 100% Hawaiian Kona and one (1) pound of Espresso from the Bean Factory!

Included are two (2) Aynsley demitasse cups in the Famillie Rose pattern and a box of dark chocolate Sea Salt Caramels from Abdallah.

Make your pup happy with this bundle of food, treats and toys!

Enjoy this bundle of goodies from The Good Acre!

The basket includes maple syrup, pancake mix, tea, beeswax wraps, reusable produce bags and more.

A $100 gift card towards a 2023 farm share purchase is included!