Holiday Festival 2009

Fabulous Silent Auction Items

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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 Café 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

A Lively Live Auction

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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!

Looking Ahead, and a Little Look Back...

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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:

http://www.ricehospital.com/services/grief.htm.

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:

http://www.ricehealthfoundation.org/Festival2008.html

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!