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Live Auction

1) Pack up the wagon and head to Chicago for a fabulous evening for four: Dinner at The Grill Room and tickets to see Jersey Boys (playing through October 19th). Donated by Kellogg's.

2) Aim high for this unique Skeet Shooting experience. Available for four, in Marshall, Michigan. Package includes guns and ammunition, drinks, and appetizers. Donated by Tom Kolassa.

3) Cowboy up for the National PBR (Professional Bull Riding) Championships in Las Vegas on November 1, 2008. Four tickets plus airfare from Grand Rapids are included. A DVD of the 2007 Wrangler National Rodeo Finals completes the package. Donated by the PBR.

4) Grab your top trail mates and treat them to a one-of-a-kind Wild Game Dinner for eight. The five-course meal will be featured in three downtown deluxe lofts and residences. Wine and wine pairings are provided by Bob & Carol Oudsema; desserts are the treat of Candace Strong & Van Noll; and menu and food preparations are by Chef Chip Marbach (former owner & chef at Gull Lake Cafe, Oakley's Restaurant and La Francais). Hosts are Mary Wassink & Jeff Weisman, Nancy Troff & Michael Harrell, and Christine & Josh Willson. Wild game will be "harvested" this fall, so the dinner will be available after January 1, 2009. Donated by above contributors.

5) A Sportsman's Dream Package for four! Four nights and three days in a lakeside cottage at the beautiful Drummond Island Resort in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Eighteen holes of golf for four at The Rock, Drummond's justifiably famous course. One day's pontoon boat rental, complete with pilot/fishing guide. Kayaks provided for exploring the island-filled waters of Potagannissing Bay. Dinner for four at the rustically elegant Bayside Restaurant. A round for four at The Cedars, Drummond's sporting clays course, including gun rental and shooting lessons, if desired. All topped off with a welcome basket of wine and gourmet edibles. Donated by Denny Bailey, Drummond Island Resort and Conference Center; Steve & Kathy Gilbert; Mike & Melody Helfand, Gourmet Galley; Steve Shepler and Holly Palmer Cheff.

6) You'll want to pull the trigger on this exciting Duck Hunting adventure for four. Takes place at Balmoral, on Lake Sinclair in Canada. Trip includes an evening hunt, dinner, overnight stay with wonderful gourmet meals and a morning hunt. Donated by Bill and Barbara Parfet.

7) Saddle up, Broncos! Spend an afternoon cheering on WMU football in a private suite for 24 guests. The Bronco's play Eastern Michigan University on Saturday, November 1 at 2 p.m. Drinks and a complete meal will be available throughout the game. Donated by CSM.

8) Looking for a fabulous get-away for four? Spend one week in this beautifully remodeled historic Sail Loft on Penobscot Bay, ME. Airfare and dinner for four included! Sitting right on the water in the city of Castine, the two-bedroom Sail Loft features a main room with a glass wall facing the Bay and which opens up to a balcony sitting right above the water for fantastic views. Enjoy the seals, bald eagles and, of course, lobster! Next door is Dennett's Wharf restaurant and a place to rent kayaks. It's close to a small grocery store, great bookstore and cafe and several good restaurants. Castine is an historic town and there are a few forts to visit, as well as the lighthouse. Donated by Dave & Elaine Smith.

Silent Auction

Family Fun/Entertainment

1) Enjoy a night out with your sweetheart:  Dinner for two at Food Dance Cafe plus two $25 vouchers for the 2008-09 Miller Auditorium season.  Donated by Food Dance Cafe and Miller Auditorium.

2) Treat your fellow cowpokes to a gourmet 5-course dinner for 8 from Bravo!  Includes selected wines to complement your meal.  Tax and gratuity included. Donated by Bravo! 

3) Dinner and theater for you and your gal:  Dinner for two at the Park Club and two vouchers to the Kalamazoo Civic Theater's 2008-09 season.  Donated by the Park Club and Kalamazoo Civic Theater.

4) Saddle up for the Spartans!  Two tickets to MSU vs Iowa, Michigan State Homecoming weekend, at noon on October 4th, 2008.  Includes MSU car flag to wave along the way.  Donated by Huntington Bank. 

(5-7) Golf anyone?  Grab your pals for a day on the links:

5) 18 holes of golf for four at Gull Lake View Golf Club on both the Bedford and Stonehenge courses (plus cart). Donated by Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort.

6) 18 holes of golf for four at Mullenhurst Golf Course, Delton (plus cart). Donated by Mullenhurst Golf Course. 

7) 18 holes of golf for two at Yarrow (plus cart).  Donated by Yarrow Golf and Conference Resort.

8) You'll love cooking up some special fixin's on this Regal gas barbecue grill. Cover included.  Donated by the Fireplace and Grill Shoppe.

9) Ride-Along with the law!  Spend 8 hours day or night on the street with Kalamazoo Dept. of Public Safety.  Donated by Brian Uridge.

10) Rev yourself up for the Michigan International Speedway.  Four tickets to MIS for the August 2009 Nascar Races plus an autographed Casey Mears die-cast car  (1:24 scale).  Donated by Kellogg's.

11) Round up your pals for some exciting, action-packed professional bull riding.  Four tickets to the PBR in Grand Rapids on September 13, 2008.  Includes DVD of Rodeo Spills and Thrills!  Donated by PBR.   

12) Rock around the clock with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock for the PS3. Battle against great guitar legends or take your skills online against other Guitar Hero players.  Special t-shirt included.  Donated by Kellogg's. 

13) Gather up the young un's for some mighty fun viewin':  Set of 13 DVD's for kids.  Donated by Kellogg's. 

14)  Kick off your boots, put up your feet and enjoy an Indiana Jones Gift Basket, complete with action-packed DVD's, a canteen and snacks.  Donated by Kellogg's. 

15) This X-Box 360 Console will be fun for the whole family!  Inflated chair, rug and games included.  Donated by Kellogg's. 

16) A baby bonanza!  Pink chenille children's bear with coordinating gift stocking and burp cloth created by designer Amie Shanahan.  Donated by Amie Shanahan of Mon Amie.

17) Don't miss the chance to lasso this TVee Model Two:  a sound bar and subwoofer combination that greatly enhances the audio from your TV.  Great for second TV's.  Donated by Ed Buday. 

18) This is one stallion you'll want to corral for your bar.  Premium bottle of Cognac in glass horse container.  Donated by Tiffany's. 

19) Entertain your fellow cowgirls and cowboys with this special one-hour wine tasting party for 10 guests. Donated by Vintner's Cellar Winery.

20-21) Enjoy the thrills of Detroit Red Wing hockey - only 12 rows off the ice! Donated by Scott and Kristina Terry.

20) Two tickets for Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m., preseason game vs Maple Leafs.
21) Two tickets for Sunday, October 5 at 5 p.m., preseason game vs Sabres.

22) Belly up to the bar - the Taco Bar, that is! Hot Taco Bar for 20 from Qdoba. To add to the celebration, a bottle of tequila and margarita glasses are included. Donated by Qdoba and Nydia Roehr.

23.26)It will be a race to the finish to win these special autographed die-cast cars. Package includes Kellogg golf shirt, cap, XL windbreaker and XBox 360 racing game. Donated by Kellogg's.

23) 1/24th scale die-cast race car autographed by Casey Mears. Plus shirt & cap.
24) 1/24th scale die-cast race car autographed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Plus shirt & cap.
25) 1/24th scale die-cast race car autographed by Jeff Gordon. Plus shirt & cap.
26) 1/24th scale die-cast race car autographed by Jimmie Johnson. Plus shirt & cap.

Personal/Jewelry

1) Pamper your sweetheart with a generous spa gift certificate to the Greenery in Richland.  Donated by The Greenery. 

2-3) Exquisite hand-made jewelry sets for your favorite gal. Designed by Holly Palmer Cheff. Donated by hollybean designs.

2) Matching 24" necklace, bracelet and earrings.  Swarovski crystal pearls
interspersed with diamante squaredelles.
3) Matching necklace, bracelet and earrings. Handmade flame-worked glass beads, Swarovski crystals and sterling silver.

4) Wear 'em or display 'em - either way, you're stylin' with Justin Custom Cowboy BootsSize 7 1/2, black.  Donated by Maggie Zinner.

5-9) Treat yourself, or your mate, to these special treatments at the Blue 302 Salon and Spa. Donated by Blue 302 Salon and Spa.

5) One-hour relaxation massage and 11/2 hour facial treatment with Sarah Slone.
6) Ninety-minute relaxation massage with Sarah Slone.
7) Haircut and customized hair color by master colorist Douglas Vanderkam.
8) Haircut and color by master stylist Patti Bramble.
9) Customized haircut and color by master stylist and colorist Sheri Woodward.

10) Enjoy a treatment of choice with a $50 gift certificate to Evolve Salon.  Includes assorted Redken products (shampoo, conditioner, Guts Volume spray foam).  Donated by Evolve Salon.

11) Give your favorite "buggy" a year-round sparkle with this gift certificate for 50
Ultimate car washes.   Donated by Bob and Kay's Auto Wash.

12-13) Dazzle your darlin' with your pearly whites!

12) Dental whitening.  Donated by Scott Ellard Dentistry.
13) Home Tooth Bleaching Kit.  Donated by Wester Dental Care, P.C.

14) Beautiful opal stud earrings for your gal.  Fine Australian fire opals set in 14K gold bezel.  Donated by Plata Y'Oro.

15) Any cowgirl would be thrilled to wear this beautiful necklace and bracelet set.   Sterling silver and rose-plated with toggle clasp.  Donated by Alfieri Diamond Jewelers. 

16) Time to get in shape for that next bronco ride!  Two sessions of one-on-one personal training with a trainer.  Donated by The Studio:  a personal fitness experience. 

17) A necklace to treasure.  Hand-made sterling with jasper, wooden agate, turquoise chrysocalla and smoky quartz.   Donated by Vertegres.

18) When you're ready to ride (your bicycle, that is), pick up some special accessories at Alfred E. Bike with this $100 gift certificate.   Donated by Alfred E. Bike.

19) Your fox hunt ends here!  Luxurious lace shawl with fox trim.  Donated by Day Furs of Michigan.

20) Feel totally renewed with a professional skincare treatment.  Gift certificate for a vitalize peel or microdermabrasion.  One treatment plus skincare products.  Donated by Southwest Michigan Skin Care Center and Nydia Roehr.

21)Time to get toned up!  One free session, one-on-one, with Sandy Timmermans, certified Reformer/Pilates/Gliding Instructor at Bronson Athletic Club.  Includes BAC sweatshirt.  Donated by Sandy Timmermans.

22) Be the envy of your fellow cowgirls with this beautiful one-of-a-kind necklace and pendant designed by Judy Jansen. A malachite enhancer and coin pearl necklace. Center stone is set in fine silver with a twisted silver border. Features a sterling toggle clasp. Donated by Judith Jansen Jewelry.

23) No need to drill for oil - you'll find it at Battle Creek Honda! Two certificates for oil changes. Donated by Battle Creek Honda.

24-26) Dress up for your next hoedown with this popular Silpada jewelry. Donated by Annalisa Cutshaw.

24) Eight-strand copper freshwater pearl necklace.
25) Bronze and green howlite pendant with necklace.
26) Sterling silver bracelet with smoky quartz, turquoise, citrine, yellow jade, jasper and amber.

27) If you're mining for silver, this is your lucky strike! Sterling silver necklace. Donated by Crimson Sky Creations.

28) Use this $400 gift certificate toward the purchase of that high school or college ring you always wanted and never bought! Donated by Josten's.

29) Get purtied up for your next hoedown with this $100 gift certificate with stylist James Sherman. Donated by First Impressions Salon and Spa

30) Casual, comfortable clothing for all you cowgirls! For just sittin' around or for exercisin'. Sizes XL-XXXL. Choose $150 worth of clothing from the Jockey Catalog. Donated by Laurie VandenBerg.

31) Here's the perfect stylish satchel for all your daily gear. Large leather plum satchel with cherry piping by Baekgaard. Comes with matching wallet and passport carrier. Donated by Village Sundries

 Home/Art

1) This nickel-plated prop plane will be a stand out in your parlor.  "Dillard's Aeroplane,"  15"w x 11'l x 7"h.  Donated by M. Harrell & Co.

2) For all you horse lovers out there, this beautiful metal horse sculpture is just the thing.  A unique handmade patchwork horse for your wall.  Donated by Holly Fisher, The Smartshop.

3) Bring the outdoors in! Take home a flower arrangement with a beautiful hand-painted vase to use now; get a $50 gift certificate from VanderSalm's to use later.  Donated by Painted Lady Studio and VanderSalm's Flower Shop.

4) You'll love this custom-made wooden rocking horse for all your little cowpokes.  Donated by Johnny Johnson, father of a former Cheff student. 

5) Capture your pet (or your family athlete) for all time.  Photographer John Torre will take on-site pictures of your pet or at an athletic event.  CD with prints included as an added bonus.  Donated by John Torre.

6) Just the thing for the little guys and gals in your life:  artistically decorated child's rocking chair and footstool with western theme.  Donated by Suzanne Rogers, Our Finishing Touch.

7) Art lovers take note:  this here is a winner!  Original painting on canvas of "Cowgirl Tipping Hat."  2.5' x 4'.  Donated by Karl Wentland.

8) Style-up your sittin' room with this mighty fine faux floral arrangement.  Donated by Chaubrei Gardens.

9) This hand-painted contemporary floor cloth will brighten up your livin' quarters.  Red and green India floral.  2' x 3'.  Donated by Leslie Babel.

10-11) Be the proud owner of one of these fine shell photographs by talented photographer Ronda Stryker.  Framed and matted.  Donated by Ronda Stryker.
            10) Shell photograph #1.
            11) Shell photograph #2.

12) Turn back the clock with your favorite Kellogg's characters and enjoy this set of vintage dinnerware.  Includes 4 plates, bowls and mugs.   Donated by Kellogg's.

13) Add a touch of Spanish decor to your home with this beautiful framed photo. Spain 2000: a man, his dog and a flock of sheep. Donated by Jim Powell.

14) You'll be plum proud to own this original hand-thrown porcelain bowl made by artist Bernard Palchick. Donated by Bernard Palchick.

15) A fine piece of furniture for your sittin' room! Handcrafted stool, painted black with cherry seat. Donated by Homestead Furniture and Cabinetry.

16) Decorate western-style with this contemporary framed horse print. Donated by the Little Yellow Frame Shop.

Rockin' Eastfork Adventure!

This is one Hoedown you won't want to miss! Your hosts, Tara & Steve East, Amy Upjohn and Brad VandenBerg, and Ronda Stryker & Bill Johnston, will be there to give you a warm cowboy welcome! Sign up now for an exciting evening of fun, food and festivity.

Gather at East Fork at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 21 or 28.

Limited to the first 15 couples who sign on, this fabulous evening is ONLY $1,000 per couple. Cowboy up and put your name down for an adventure you won't forget.