Weekend in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Winners will be staying in a two bedroom, two bath cottage equipped with a kitchen and fireplace.  Cottage is located in the prestigious Geneva National community overlooking rolling hills, woodland, lakeshore, and three championship golf courses designed by Lee Trevino, Gary Player, and Arnold Palmer.

Geneva National is located approximately four miles from downtown Lake Geneva, situated on Lake Como. A wide variety of activities are available to guests in town as well, including shopping, boat cruises, greyhound racing, festivals, and more.

Weekend is redeemable: March 27th - May 31st, 2009

Bidding starts at $500

Cubs vs. Reds: 3 tickets

What: 3 tickets to see the Chicago Cubs play the Cincinnati Reds

April 21, 2009

7.05 pm

Value: $90

Psychobaby Gift Basket

What: Gift basket with children's cooking tools

Where: Psychobaby

1630 N. Damen avenue

Info: http://www.psychobabyonline.com/

Value: $72

Vintage Window Frame Hanging by Gramart

What: Vintage window frame hanging titled Splish Splash I was Taking a Bath

Artist: Gramart

This is vintage art created by recycled items found in a dumpster or buildings that will soon be demolished.

Value: $125

GRO Salon Hair Cut

What: Haircut with Nikki

Where: GRO Salon

2119 N. Damen avenue

Info: http://www.grosalon.com/

Value: $75

Bucktown Car Wash: 10 Car Wash Package

What: 10 car wash package

Where: Bucktown Car Wash

2036 W. Armitage avenue

Bucktown Car Wash: 1 Detail and 5 Car Washes

What: 1 detail and 5 car wash package (3 of these packages available)

Where: Bucktown car wash

2036 W. Armitage avenue

Helping Hands Photos by Laura Eisenberg

What: 1 hour of photography at a birthday party. Includes a CD of the photos.

Info: Laura Eisenberg Helping Hand Photos

http://helpinghandphotos.zenfolio.com/

Value: $90

Sarah Alair Photography

What: 1-hour photo session, also includes album of 20 4x6 of photographer's favorite photographs.

Where: Sarah Alair Photography

4717 N. Lincoln avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.sarahalair.com/

Value: $350

Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Two Tickets

What: Two tickets to Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Date: April 18, 2009

Section 202, Row 11

Value: $64

Olivia's Gift Basket

What: gift basket of grocery items

Where: Olivia's 

2014 W. Wabansia ave, Chicago

Value: $50

Bucktown Pub Crawl Package

What: gift certificates

a) The Boundary ($100)

1932 W. Division ave, Chicago IL

Info: http://www.boundarychicago.com/

b) Northside ($50)

1635 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

c) The Blue Line ($50)

1548 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

Total Value: $200

1999 Dom Perignon Gift Box

What: 1999 - Dom Perignon Gift Box

"Tightly wound lime and pink grapefruit aromas open slowly to reveal a gently smoky mineral and floral character, with a light kiss of green cardamom adding interest. Very fresh on the palate, with youthful citrus and green apple flavors giving way to slightly riper blood orange and pear. Finishes firm and dry, with serious grip."

 

Reviewed by: International Wine Cellar 93pts 

Retail Value - $125 to $185

Sho Studio Haircut, Blowdry, Mani, Pedi

What: 

Haircut and blowdry with Ingrid Trevino ($200 value)

Mani/pedi with Linda Ngo ($67 value)

Where: 

Sho Studio

357 W. Chicago avenue, Chicago

Info: http://shostudio.com/

Total Value: $267

Sola Restaurant Gift Certificate

What: dinner for 2

Where: Sola Restaurant

3868 N. Lincoln avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.sola-restaurant.com/

Value: $125

Kathryn Pierce Photography Session and Storyboard

What: 

One full session with a custom designed 10x20 storyboard with between 1-5 images from the session

Info:

Kathryn Pierce Photography – Kathryn is an on-location photographer specializing in newborn, maternity, child, or teen portraiture. Her style is relaxed and fun, definitely not posed! Find more information at www.kathrynpiercephotography.com.

Package includes:

• One to two hour on-location shoot in your home or an outdoor or indoor location in the Chicago area.  We can work together to find a great location if you would prefer not to do it at your home.  If you’d like a newborn shoot, it generally takes up to four hours and must be scheduled to occur within the first two weeks of a newborn’s life. 
  
• An on-line gallery of your professionally-proofed images will be available for 30 days from time of posting.
• 10 web-sized images for you to use on facebook, your blog or to email friends and family. These images are for on-line use and are not print-quality.
  
• A professionally-mounted, custom 10x20 storyboard with one to five images from your session. These come ready to hang and are finished with a beveled edge (white or black).

The fine print:  Session must take place between April 1, 2009 and April 1, 2010.  Additional prints, albums or other items may be purchased at the standard price.  

Value:  $350

Nicholas Joseph Gift Certificate

What: $250 off a custom suit or shirt

Suits start at $499

Shirts $119

Trousers $149

Sports coats & blazers $299

Where: Nicholas Joseph

21 W. Elm St, Chicago

Info: http://www.nicholas-joseph.com/contact_us.asp

Halo Chicago Gift Certificate

What: $100 gift certificate

Where: Halo Chicago

men's hair salon

1655 N. Damen avenue

Info: http://www.halochicago.com/

Kohler Potty Training Toilet Seats

What: Kohler Transitions Potty Training Toilet Seats

For elongated bowl

White

Two available for bidding

Info: http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/detail.jsp?item=10453102&section=2&category=14

Value: $92.05

Kohler Eco-Friendly Showerheads

What: Eco-friendly showerheads 

1.75 gallons/minute

Polished chrome

Multi-function

Two available for bidding

Info: http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/detail.jsp?item=13322302&section=2&category=8&subcategory=50

Value: $84.95 each

Hobbitland Gift Passes and Free Class

What: 3 all-day gift passes, each includes a free class

Where: Hobbitland

1504 N. Western avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.hobbitland.com/

This is a new place at North avenue & Western avenue. They offer arts & crafts classes, music and free play.

Value: $60

Ruby Room Private Make-Up Party or Private Crystal Party

What: Gift certificate for a private make-up party with trained make-up artists

*or*

for a private crystal party with trained healers 

Up to 6 people

Where: Ruby Room

1743 W. Division St, Chicago

Info: http://www.rubyroom.com/

Value: $390

Expires March 21, 2010

Laura McGlone Custom Photography and Custom Framing

Candle Offerings photo, India 2006

Laura McGlone, photographer

18" x 24"

Info: www.lauramcglone.com

To see a larger version of the photo, go to the photographer's website, then click on the Relics section, then click on photo #3

Lotus Reflection photo, Thailand 2007

18" x 24"

Laura McGlone, photographer

To view a larger version of the photo, go to the photographer's website, click on the Environment section and then on photo #2

Custom Framing

$50 Gift Certificate

Chicago Framing Source

Info: www.framechicago.com

Total Value: $200

Mani/Pedi With a Friend Package

What: a manicure and pedicure with a friend (2 manis, 2 pedis total)

Where: Bien Assorti

2010 N. Damen avenue

Info: http://www.bienassorti.com/

Value: $84

Feast of Bucktown Package

What: gift certificates for a feast in Bucktown!

a) Toast ($25)

b) Bongo Room ($25)

c) My Pie (one pizza and salad, liter of coke $25)

d) Potbelly (5 sandwiches or salads $25)

e) Lucia ($50)

Total Value: $150

Wildfire Gift Certificate

What: $100 gift certificate

Where: Wildfire Restaurant

159 W. Erie, Chicago

Info: http://www.wildfirerestaurant.com/

Marianne Strokirk Salon Color and Highlight Package

What: Color and highlight package

Where: Marianne Strokirk Salon

361 W. Chestnut St, Chicago

41 E. Oak St, Chicago

Info: http://www.mariannestrokirk.com/

Value: $200

Retro Baby T-Shirts

What: Retro Baby boys t-shirts, size 4T (3 available)

Value: $20 each

Coffee and Bread of the Month Package

Where: 

Red Hen Bakery

Bread of the Month Club

1623 N. Milwaukee avenue

Starbucks

Info: http://www.starbucks.com/

Value: $120

Erwin Training Session and Massage

What: In-home training session followed by a massage by Erwin (2 available)

Value: $200 each

In-Home Massage from Dave Guzman

What: In-home massage (2 available)

Where: Dave Guzman Massage

Value: $100 each

George's Hair Salon Gift Certificate

What: $125 gift certificate

Where: George's Hair Salon

23 West Hubbard, Chicago

Four Cooking Classes Kids Table

What: 4 cooking classes

Where: The Kids Table

2337 W. North avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.kids-table.com/

Value: $100

Two Backstage Passes to The Today Show in NYC

What: 2 backstage passes

Where: The Today Show

NYC

Info: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/

Value: priceless

Yoga View 1-Month Unlimited Pass

What: 1 month unlimited pass

Where: Yoga View

2211 N. Elston ave, Chicago

Info: http://www.yogaview.com/

Value: $150

Shop the Burr-hood

What: Gift certificates

a) Clever Alice ($100)

1920 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

 http://cleveralice.com/

b) Michelle Tan ($50)

1872 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

http://michelletan.com/splash.html

c) P45 ($50)

1643 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

http://www.p45.com/

d) Strut ($100)

1744 W. Division avenue, Chicago

http://www.strutboutique.com/

Total Value: $300

Shopping in Bucktown Package 2

Crosell and Co gift certificate ($25)

1922 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.crosellandco.com/crosell/

Larkspur gift certificate ($40)

2123 N. Damen avenue

http://www.larkspurchicago.com/

Value: $65

Bucktown Music Private Lesson or Kindermusik Class

What: a $100 gift certificate for either a private lesson or a Kindermusik class

Where: Bucktown Music

1890 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago

773 517 7417

Info: http://www.bucktownmusic.com/Bucktown_Music/Welcome.html

Etching: Monument to a Standing New Yorker by Tony Fitzpatrick

What: a signed artist's proof of the etching "Monument to a Standing New Yorker"

Paper size is 16" x 14" and etching itself is 11 3/4" x 9 3/4"

Where: Tony Fitzpatrick

2124 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.tonyfitzpatrick.com/

Value: $1200

15,000 Year Old Ivory and Amber Earrings

What: 15,000 year old ivory and amber earrings

Where: Robin Richman, Inc.

2108 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.robinrichman.com/

Value: $165

Large Dog Bed from Red Dog House

What: Large dog bed

Where: Red Dog House

2031 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.reddoghouse.com/contact/

Value: $160

Bar Method Gift Basket and 1 Month Unlimited Classes

What: gift basket and 1 month unlimited classes

Where: The Bar Method

2144 N. Sheffield ave, Chicago

Info: http://www.barmethod.com/

Value: $225

Cafe Ba Ba Reeba Gift Certificate

What: $100 gift certificate

Where: Cafe Ba Ba Reeba

2024 N. Halsted St, Chicago

Info:  www.cafebabareeba.com

Mon Ami Gabi Gift Certificate

What: $100 gift certificate

Where: Mon Ami Gabi

2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago

Info: http://www.monamigabi.com/

Hub 51 Gift Certificate

What: $100 gift certificate

Where: Hub 51

51 W. Hubbard St, Chicago

Info: http://www.hub51chicago.com/

Nail Gallery Mani/Pedi 3-pack

What: 3-pack Manicure/pedicure (3 manicures and 3 pedicures)

Where: Nail Gallery

1954 N. Damen avenue

Value: $126

Shopping in Bucktown, Package 1

What: 

A blouse, a $25 gift certificate and an appointment with a personal stylist

Akira 

Info: http://www.akirachicago.com/

Pitaya gift card

1463 N. Milwaukee avenue

Info: http://www.pitayaonline.com/location.cfm

Value: $125

Space Girls: Consultation and Services

What: A consultation and $100 towards services, which could include:

• Custom Piece of Art
• Space Planning
• Room Makeover

Who: Space Girls

Custom Children's Room Makeovers

Info: http://spacegirlschicago.com/index.php

Value: $250 ($150 for consultation; $100 towards services)

Kiehls Hair and Skincare Consultation

What: Kiehls invites you to receive a personal hair & skincare consultation for you and up to 10 guests. Beverages and snacks provided.

Where: Kiehls

907 W. Armitage avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/home/index.aspx

Texas De Brazil Gift Certificate

What: $100 gift certificate (two available)

Where: Texas de Brazil restaurant

51 E. Ohio St, Chicago

Info: http://www.texasdebrazil.com/

Flat Top Grill Gift Certificate

What: $10 gift certificate (Ten certificates available)

Where: Flat Top Grill restaurant

Info: http://www.flattopgrill.com/

Chicago Teacher Basket of Goodies

What: Basket full of goodies for a child

Where: Chicago Teacher

1855 N. Milwaukee avenue, Chicago

Stationery and Craft Package

Handmade bow/flower pins

Soutache Embellishments

2125 N. Damen avenue

Info: www.soutacheribbons.com

Paper Doll

Assorted Stationery 

http://www.paperdollchicago.com/

Value: $110

Grace Shoes Gift Certificate

What: $50 gift certificate

Where: Grace Shoes

1917 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

Info: http://shopgrace.com/

ARCC Ballet & Dance Birthday Party

What: 2- hour birthday party, with ballet, jazz or hip-hop theme

Where: ARCC Ballet & Dance

2074 N. Leavitt St.

2121 W. Webster St.

4318 W. Irving Park Rd.

Info: http://www.arccballet.org/

Value: $250

Expires 2/25/10

Tods Pashmy Sacca Hobo Media in Black

What: Nylon with grained leather trim, tonal top-stitching, polished gold metal hardware, flat leather handle with ring attachments; 8" drop, two zip pockets on the front, one zip pocket and decorative d-ring on each side of bag, round logo-engraved studs throughout, zip top closure, fine satin lining, interior leather-trimmed zip pocket, flat nylon base

size : 16.5"x 13" (at sides)x 7.25"

Where: Tods

121 E. Oak St, Chicago

Value: currently retails for $925

Info: www.tods.com

Fantasy Kingdom Playdate for 6 Friends

What: Playdate for 6 friends

Where: Fantasy Kingdom

1422 N. Kingsbury avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.fantasykingdom.org/

Value: $72

Language Stars Gift Certificate, CD, T-Shirt

What: $100 gift certificate, t-shirt, children's music CD

Where: Language Stars 

1741 N. Elston ave, Chicago

Info: http://www.languagestars.com/

Pump it Up Gift Card

What: $100 gift card

Where: Pump it Up

821 W. Eastman, Chicago

Info: http://www.pumpitupparty.com/

Pump It Up Punch Card

What: 10-visit punch card

Where: Pump it Up

821 W. Eastman, Chicago

Info: http://www.pumpitupparty.com/

Value: $100

Green Onyx Beaded Necklace from Ouest Boutique

What: Green Onyx beaded necklace with detachable brooch

Where: Ouest Boutique

1751 W. Division St., Chicago

Info: http://shopouest.com/

Value: $340

4 Tickets, Cubs vs. Cincinatti

What: 4 Cubs tickets 

Details: April 21st, 7:05 game

Cubs vs. Cincinatti

section 240, row 9, seats 107-110

Value: $100

Jade Necklace from Riley Boutique

What: Jade Necklace

Where: Riley boutique

1659 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

Value: $95

2 Blackhawk Tickets and Parking, April 2009

What: 2 tickets to a Chicago Blackhawks hockey game plus a parking pass

Where: United Center, Chicago

When: April, 2009 (stay tuned for exact date!)

Blockhead Fitness 3-pack Training Sessions

What: 3-pack of training sessions

Where: Blockhead Fitness

1547 N. Larrabee ave, Chicago

Info: http://www.blockheadfitnesschicago.com/

Value: $225

Two tickets to Judge Mathis Show

What: Two tickets to a taping of the Judge Mathis Show and a gift basket of show apparel & merchandise

Where: NBC Tower, downtown Chicago

455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive

Info: http://judgemathistv.warnerbros.com/

Value: $35

Hoohobbers Personalized Rocking Chair

What: Personalized Rocking Chair

Where: Hoohobbers

1657 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.hoohobbers.com/

Value: $62

Selena Vallejo Photography Portrait Session

What: Portrait Session

Where: Selena Vallejo Photography

Info: http://www.selenavallejo.com/

Value: $120

Wicker Park Fitness 1-Month Membership

What: 1-month gym membership

Where: Wicker Park Fitness

1735 W. Division St, Chicago

Info: http://www.wickerparkfitness.com/

Value: $60

Rustic Restaurant Gift Certificate

What: $100 gift certificate

Where: Rustic Restaurant

2515 N. California ave, Chicago

Info: www.rusticrestaurant.com

Sephora: Kinerase Products

What: Kinerase Products

Where: Sephora

Info: http://www.sephora.com/

Value: $515

Bubbles Academy Gift Certificate

What: $200 gift certificate

Where: Bubbles Academy

1504 N. Fremont avenue, Chicago

Info: http://bubblesacademy.com/

Namaskar Yoga Gift Certificate

What: $150 gift certificate

Where: Namaskar Yoga

3946 N Southport Ave.

Info: www.namaskaryoga.com

Bikram Yoga 1 month and Private Class

What: 1 month of unlimited yoga (not a new student), plus a private Bikram class with the owner of the studio! The private class can be set up anytime, based on John's schedule and the schedule of the winner, and includes up to 3 friends.

Where: Bikram Yoga

1344 N. Milwaukee avenue, Chicago

2736-A N. Clark, Chicago

Info: www.105f.com

Value: $250 ($150 for the month and $100 for the private class)

Bikram Yoga New Student package

What: 1-month of unlimited yoga for a new student (there will be 2 packages for bidding)

Where: Bikram Yoga

1344 N. Milwaukee avenue, Chicago

2736-A N. Clark avenue, Chicago

Info: www.105f.com

Value: $29

Italy 5-day Custom Itinerary

What: Consultation and planning of custom 5-day itinerary for Italy.

Are you or someone you know going to Italy and overwhelmed at the thought of planning and booking your dream holiday? Let someone else do it for you. 

First, we'll talk about your interests and travel pace in order to design your perfect itinerary. Then, leave the rest of the details to Italy Beyond the Obvious. You'll leave for your trip with a written itinerary, everything on it booked and triple-checked, allowing you to enjoy Italy as a relaxed and organized independent traveler.

Please note that this package is for consulting, planning and booking services only.

Contact: Madeline Jhawar

Info: www.ItalyBeyondtheObvious.com

Value: $700 ($200 consultation fee plus $100/day itinerary fee)

Zella Brown Gift Certificate

What: $50 gift certificate (there will be 2 available for bidding)

Where: Zella Brown

1444 N. Milwaukee ave, Chicago

Info: http://www.zellabrown.com/site/launch.html

Zella Brown: Adhesive Chalkboards

What: Adhesive chalkboard (there will be 2 available for bidding)

Where: Zella Brown

1444 N. Milwaukee avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.zellabrown.com/site/launch.html

Mojo Spa Gift Certificate

What: $50 gift certificate

Where: Mojo Spa

1468 N. Milwaukee avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.mojospa.com/?page=contact

Facial / Body Glow at Spa Soak

What: Facial / Body Glow

Where: Spa Soak

1733 N. Milwaukee ave, Chicago

Info: http://www.spasoakchicago.com/

Value: $125

Art & Science Salon Gift Certificate

What: $300 gift certificate for cut, color & products

Where: Art & Science Salon

1554 N. Milwaukee

Info: http://www.artandsciencesalon.com/

6-Pack Microdermabrasion

What: 6-pack microdermabrasion

Where: Dermatology and Aesthetics of Wicker Park

1455 N. Milwaukee avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.wickerparkderm.com/

Value: $500

Knitting Workshop Gift Certificate

What: $100 gift certificate

Where: Kitting Workshop

2115 N. Damen avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.knittingworkshop.com/

Necklace from Virtu

What: 14 kt gold vermeil and champagne citrine necklace by Philippa Roberts

Where: Virtu

2034 N. Damen avenue

Info: http://www.virtuchicago.com/

Value: $160

Necklace from Radiance Fine Jewelry

What: Amethyst & Blue Topaz necklace

Where: Radiance Fine Jewelry

2139 N. Damen avenue

Info: http://www.radiancefinejewelry.com/

Value: $150

Custom Framed Portrait

What: 8.5" x 11" custom framed portrait

Contact: Ireana Siwek at Space Art Design

Info: http://www.spaceartdesign.com/portaiture.html

Barbakan Restaurant Gift Certificate

What:  Dinner for 4 gift certificate

Where: Barbakan Restaurant

3145 N. Central Avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.barbakanrestaurant.com/

Kid City 10 Visits

What: 10-visit punch card

Where: Kid City

1837 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago

Info: www.kidcitychicago.com

Value: $95

Spa Forever Gift Certificate

What: $50 Gift Certificate

Where: Spa Forever

1917 N. Damen Avenue

Info: http://spaforever.com/

Sex Toy Party at G-Boutique

What: Sex toy party

Where: G-Boutique

2131 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago

Info: http://www.boutiqueg.com/

Value: $150

Children's Table and Chair Set Painted by Preschool Students

What:  A children's wooden table with 2 wooden chairs painted by Burr Preschoolers (4 available)

Contact: Lisa Maley, Becky Gonzalez

Value: Priceless 

Sail on a Private Sailboat

What:  Day or night sail on a private sailboat in Chicago

Contact: Wendy Enerson

See photos below. 

Sailboat is the one on the left with blue and white spinnaker.

Artists Frame Service Gift Certificate

What: $150 gift certificate

Where:  Artists Frame Service

Info: http://www.artistsframeservice.com/

Jayson Home & Garden Gift Certificate

What: $150 gift certificate

Where:   Jayson Home & Garden

Info:  http://www.jaysonhomeandgarden.com/home.php

NFL Signed Football from Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen

What: NFL signed football from Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen

Info: Merlin had a 16-year career with the LA Rams and was also an NFL commentator and actor on "Little House on the Prairie".

Value: 

Football: $45

Autograph: priceless

Two Bears Tickets

What: Two tickets to a Bears game, Section 333

Contact: Colleen Dillon

When: Home game of your choice!

Value: $192 ($96/each) 

Condo in Naples, FL for a week

What: Condo in Naples, FL for a week!

Contact: Nicole Cahill

Description: Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo on the beach in the heart of Naples, FL. Full kitchen, living room, dining area and balcony overlooking a fabulous, unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Sleeps 4 adults comfortably. Available June 1 - December 15, 2009.

Value: $2100. 

Event Information

The Friends of Burr invites you to:

THINK SPRING

March 21st, 2009

7.30 - 10.30 pm

Pagoda Red

Tickets: $60 in advance or $70 at the door

Event includes:

• catering from Bombon cafe in Chicago
• alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• silent auction
• raffles
• meet parents and teachers at Burr
• speakers