Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Fabulous Silent Auction Items

  • Wine Tasting with a World Class Sommelier

  • Massages and Spa Packages

  • Game Tickets!! Gophers, Wild, Vikings, and Timberwolves







  • Denard Span Autographed Baseball









  • Hand-crafted Pottery

  • Airplane Ride & Dinner for 4 in Minneapolis

  • 3-month Family Membership at the YMCA

  • Collection of Homemade Wines with handcrafted wine rack

  • Framed Original Art










  • Many Golf Packages throughout the area







  • 6-month Unlimited VIP Carwash from Walt’s
  • Green Lake Progressive Dinner

  • Beautiful Designer Jewelry









  • Watercolor Home Portrait by Laura Claude

  • Gourmet Dinner for Eight, Prepared by Chef Monty Marquart

  • Casino Weekend







  • Melvin’s Houseboat Cruise for up to 55 people, includes $200 in food

  • Handmade Mixed Berry Wreath

  • Dinner at CafĂ© Persepolis

  • Sonshine Music Festival tickets

  • Professional Services of Computer Expert

  • Reserved, front row seats to the Willmar Junior High “Pops” Concert in May

  • Many items to make your holiday entertaining & decorating easier











  • And Much, Much More

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

A Lively Live Auction

Join us Friday, November 13 for a night at the theatre in Paris - the Moulin Rouge.

A few highlights to look forward to at the Live Auction:
Amazing Aspen
Luxury awaits in the Shadow Mountain Penthouse at the St. Regis Residence Club in Aspen, Colorado. This two bedroom, two and a half bath penthouse features mountain and courtyard views, two fireplaces and more amenities than you can imagine: A world-class spa; outdoor pool and three hot tubs; concierge service; airport transportation; twice daily maid service; 24-hour room service; grocery service; ski valet and ski rental; shuttle to gondola; live lounge entertainment; gourmet restaurant; complimentary transportation to Aspen restaurants and underground parking.
The St. Regis is one block from downtown Aspen and has access to four world-class ski areas: Aspen Mountain, Snow Mass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands. The apartment sleeps six (two master suites plus a pull-out couch). Choose between January 2 – 9 or January 9 – 16, 2010. **This property is currently on the market; in the event that it should sell before January, the purchase price of the item would be entirely refunded.
Value: $7500
Donated by: Catherine and Ed Anderson

A Great Golf Game
Enjoy a day on the links and improve your golf game at the same time. Perfect your swing with a little help from former PGA pro, Aaron Barber. After some pre-game lessons, you and two friends will join Aaron for lunch and 18 holes of golf at Little Crow Golf Club in Spicer.
Value: An improved golf game – priceless!
Donated by: Aaron Barber

Let’s Go To The Movies
Throw your biggest movie night ever! Popcorn, soda and a private screening for you and dozens of your friends is yours to enjoy at the Twin Spin Movie Theatre in Spicer. Choose your movie; the theater seats 115, so get your invitations ready, throw your party and let show begin!
Value: $700
Donated by: Family Practice Medical Center


Come Sail Away
Make a dream come true and go sailing on an America’s Cup Yacht on this once-in-a-lifetime getaway. Your party of two will enjoy a hands-on 150-minute experience on Dennis Conner's famous America's Cup yacht "Stars & Stripes". Each participant will get to play a role as crew while you race this 80-foot yacht around the sheltered waters of San Diego Bay. When you’re not on the water, you’ll be staying at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina in San Diego. This 4-star property is the only high-rise on Mission Bay, so you’ll enjoy unparalleled views of the bay and ocean. Airfare for two on American Airlines completes this fantastic package.
Value: $5600
Donated by: Duininck Companies

A Taste of Elegance
Twelve place settings of rich bronze infused dinnerware complete with two serving bowls, 12 goblets, gold 4-piece flatware and an ornament tree centerpiece. It’s sure to add drama to your dinner.
Value: $1,000
Donated by: Holiday Festival Committee
Other items include beautifully decorated Christmas trees, a Western-style dinner party, tickets to Dreamgirls with hotel and dinner, a hot air balloon ride and more! There will be dozens of great items on the silent auction as well.
Keep checking the blog for updates; and don't forget to reserve your tickets for the event!

Friday, July 31, 2009

Looking Ahead, and a Little Look Back...


It's already July; and we're thinking holidays! Plans are underway for this year's Rice Health Foundation Holiday Festival...here's a hint of what's to come. Have you ever wanted to go to the Moulin Rouge; spend an evening in a Parisian Theatre? Then mark your calendars for November 13 and join us for a fantastic Gala Dinner. This year's benificiary is the Grief Center. Find out more about what they do and the services they provide at:


Last year's event, the Black and White Ball was a huge success. For a complete recap and pictures, check out the Rice Health Foundation's web site:



The table setting fair is Saturday, November 14. Come for the luncheon, get great table setting ideas and do a little of your Christmas shopping at our fabulous vendor booths. Bring your mom, sisters, friends, it's a great time.

Keep checking our blog to find out about exciting auction items, more event info and fun tidbits. And we want to hear from you - let us know your thoughts and ideas. We can't wait to see you at this year's event!