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Premier items~ Beauty-Bash at Benefit Cosmetics: Private Party with wine and light appetizers donated by Benefit Cosmetics ($800 value) Blackhawks T-shirt signed by former Blackhawk Jeremy Roenick donated by Jodi Ruemelin (Priceless) Boating trip: An evening or weekend afternoon cruise on a 35-foot racing sailboat for up to 8 people (departs from Dusable harbor) donated by Edward Reagan ($800 value) Bowling party at Lucky Strike for 16 people: KingPin - includes two hours of bowling, shoe rentals, and chips and salsa donated by Lucky Strike ($350 value) Brian Urlacher signed football: Authentic Bears football signed by Brian Urlacher donated by Jay Flaherty (Priceless) Charlie Trotter’s Guest chef for the day donated by Charlie Trotter’s ($1,000 value) Chicago Highlands: Golf for three with the Club founder Tom Healy based on Tom's schedule donated by Greg Bedalov Escape to Galena: A 2-night weekend or 3-night midweek stay at Maureen Neylon and Ted McNamara’s home in Galena donated by Maureen Neylon and Ted McNamara ($500 value) Four Seasons stay: One night stay in a Deluxe King Room at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago with breakfast for two donated by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts ($500 value) Galena Getaway: An overnight stay at the Stony Creek Inn Galena, a $50 gift certificate for dinner at the Log Cabin Restaurant, a $25 gift certificate to Gobbies Restaurant and a wine tasting and vineyard tour for 2 at the Galena Cellars Vineyard donated by Jen and Mike Roman ($250 value) Joe Montana Notre Dame Jersey: Framed and Autographed Joe Montana Notre Dame jersey donated by Gregor Martin (Priceless) Guys golf day at an exclusive private club: Golf foursome at an exclusive private club in Oak Brook (Priceless) Ladies 'Mavado' watch: donated by Martin and Martin Jewelers ($1,900 value) Mark Buehrle’s Perfect Game Ball: signed by Mark Buehrle donated by Highland Mint (Priceless) Sail Boat Trip: Kutty’s Ark: 4 Hour Sail on Lake Michigan (36 foot sailboat, drinks, fireworks, and skipper included) donated by Kutty’s Ark ($800 value) Spend a night at Westin Hotel Michigan Avenue: Two Gift Certificates for a traditional room for two for one night donated by Westin Hotel Michigan Avenue ($500 value) Spend a night at Blackstone Hotel Chicago: One night stay donated by Blackstone Hotel ($200 value) Take me out to the Ball Game…in Boston!!! 2 tickets to a Red Sox game and a two-night hotel stay donated by Jay Flaherty ($800 value) Wilderness Resort (Wisconsin Dells): 2-night stay in a double suite ($200 value) Arts and Entertainment Comedy ~ Comedy Sports: 4 tickets to a performance donated by Comedy Sports ($84 value) Comedy Sports: Comedy Class donated by Comedy Sports ($200 value) Zanies: 6 Tickets to any comedy show donated by Zanies ($150 value) Theater ~ Court Theater: (5535 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago) 2 tickets to a production donated by Court Theater ($100 value) Lifeline Theater: 2 tickets to any production donated by Lifeline Theater ($60 value) Lyric Opera: 2 tickets on the main floor to a performance of Macbeth by Guiseppe Verdi on Friday, October 15th at 7:30 PM donated by Wendy Diez ($500 value) Raven Theater Co.: 2 tickets to any production donated by The Raven Theater Company ($60 value) “Too Much Light Makes a Baby Go Blind”: 2 tickets donated by The Neo Futurists ($60 value) Parties ~ Eye 4 Style Private Shopping: For 25-200 guests including cocktails and light refreshments donated by Eye 4 Style ($250 value) Finley Dunne’s: Party donated by Finley Dunne’s Jack Desmond's Irish Pub: 2-hour party with beer and pizza for 10 people donated by Jack Desmond's Irish Pub ($300 value) Kelsey’s, Kincade’s, or Kendall’s: 2-hour party for 20 people donated by Kincade's Bar Group ($200 value) Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub: 2-hour party, including drinks and appetizers for 12 people donated by Lizzie McNeil’s ($360 value) Schoolyard Tavern: 3 - one hour parties, including appetizers and draft beers for you and your friends donated by Schoolyard Tavern ($500 value) Wine for Humanity: 2 six bottle in-home wine tasting for 14 people with private Wine Advisor donated by Wine for Humanity ($350 value) Art Work and Photography~ Art Work By Amy: An original 14 x 22 Pencil Drawing by Art Work by Amy of your children, house or pet from your photographs donated by Amy Galvin Grogan Black and White Portrait for two subjects (8 x 10): donated by Classic Kids ($455 value) Children’s Sitting: donated by Bob Campbell Photography ($75 value) Family Portrait: 11x14 Classic family portrait: donated by Stuart Rodgers Photography located in Chicago, Evanston, or Highland Park ($640 value) Family Sitting: donated by Bob Campbell Photography ($75 value) Family Sitting: 11 x 14 Standard family portrait donated by Fox Studios ($250 value) Irish Painting by Mary McSweeney donated by Bill Stack ($300 value) Please visit the Art Gallery on the 2nd Floor for a special exhibit and artwork for sale in conjunction with the Kevin Dennis Family Benefit. Irish Impressions II & More. A Group Exhibit of Irish Paintings and More. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Kevin Dennis Family Benefit. Featuring art work by Kate Tully, Margaret Tully Nicosia, Fran Mazur, Michael Latala, Bonnie Zak, Ann Ponce, Meredith Dytch and Patricia Larkin. Health and Beauty~ Bally’s: 2-month membership donated by Bally’s ($118 value) Four Seasons Spa Experience: $100 Four Seasons gift certificate, 2 spa robes and a spa candle donated by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts ($200 value) Hair Cut: Gift certificate good for one haircut at Savvy Hair Salon in Park Ridge donated by Savvy Salon ($50 value) Hair Consultation, Conditioning Treatment and Haircut: A hair consultation with Teddie himself donated by Teddie Kosoff Salon and Spa in Northfield ($55 value) Holiday Junior Tennis Camp at North Shore Racquet Club: 1 week for kids 8-13 for the week of 12/20 – 12/24 or 12/27 – 12/31 donated by North Shore Racquet Club ($285 value) House of Wax: in Morton Grove donated a basket of Bio-Elements products and a eyebrow wax donated by Norma and Paulina Youkhana Jazzercise (two weeks): donated by Jodi Ruemelin Manicure and Pedicure at Michael Anthony Salon (Chicago): donated by Michael Anthony ($74 value) Mary Kay skin care/cosmetics along with a personal consultation donated by Mary Kay ($130 value) Pedicure: Jan Michaels (Worth) donated by Jan Michaels ($50 value) Personal training sessions: 4 sessions donated by Beth Swanson of B4 Health and Fitness Soccer Camp: A week at Coach Mullen's soccer camp for 2011. 5-day (2 hours/day) soccer skills camp for toddlers through HS kids, in Sauganash donated by Coach Mullen. Summer athletic camp: Free camp for the 2011 Notre Dame College Prep Summer Athletic Camps Vidal Sassoon Cut Color and Treatment: donated by Vidal Sassoon, Water Tower Place ($350 value) Zoom Whitening: One hour professional teeth whitening donated by Laurie Schumacher ($595 value) Sports Tickets ~ Bulls tickets: 2 Bulls tickets donated by Karen Stack Umlauf ($140 value) Bulls tickets: 4 Bulls tickets for Saturday, December 11th vs. Minnesota, 4 tickets, Row 5, Section 112 donated by Mars Equities, Inc. ($270 value) Chicago Wolves tickets: 2 tickets for any Friday, Saturday or Sunday 2010 game donated by Chicago Wolves ($34 value) Cubs rooftops tickets: 4 tickets for Cubs Rooftop for 2011 season at 1010, 1038 &1048 Waveland. Food and drink half hour before game and through game donated by Beyond the Ivy. ($400 Value) Cubs tickets: 2 terrace tickets for vs. Houston Astros on September 8 donated by Chicago Cubs ($56 value) Cubs tickets: 4 tickets for the Cubs vs. Giants on September 21 donated by Colleen Quinn ($200 value) Cubs tickets: 2 tickets for Cubs vs. Giants on September 21, with parking pass donated by Jeff and Jackie Stojak ($30 value) Cubs tickets: 4 tickets for Cubs vs. Mets on September 5 with a $25 gift certificate to Harry Carey’s donated by Tom and Kathy Koleski ($225 value) Cubs tickets: 4 tickets for Cubs vs. Pirates on August 31, including parking pass donated by Cindy and Carey Brunelli ($132 value) Cubs tickets: 4 tickets for Cubs vs. Cardinals on September 25 donated by Jennifer DeMarah ($360 value) Northwestern Football Season tickets: 4 season tickets 2010 Northwestern football donated by WGN radio Northwestern Wildcats tickets: 4 tickets to 2010 Non-conference game at Ryan Field donated by Northwestern Notre Dame tickets: 2 tickets for a Notre Dame game donated by Liz Schreiber Notre Dame tickets: 2 tickets for Notre Dame vs. Michigan donated by Jim and Regina Hullihan White Sox tickets: 4 tickets to Game 70 against Minnesota donated by Brendan and MaryGen Byrne ($138 value) White Sox tickets: 2 Scout Seat tickets for Sox vs. Cleveland on October 2, with parking pass donated by Hayes Beer ($340 value) White Sox tickets: 4 tickets for Sox vs. Twins on September 14 with Stadium Club pass and parking pass donated by Anthony and Amy Caronchi ($200 value) UIC Flames: Polo Shirt 2XL and 2 lower level tickets plus 2 passes to the dragons den, donated by UIC ($160 value) Equipment ~ Bean Bag Toss Game: Chicago and Irish Flag theme donated by Maureen Neylon and Ted McNamara ($150 value) Bean Bag Toss Game: Board with bags donated by Tom Browne, Jr. ($100 value) Bean Bag Boards: 1980 White Sox and Green Shamrock donated by Brad’s Boards Captain Morgan Lime Bite Pop a Shot: donated by Colleen and Tom Galateo Erehwon Mountain Outfitters: 3 - $50 gift certificates donated by Erehwon Golf ~ Golf Club: Ping G10 Golf Driver regular shaft, 10.5 degree loft donated by Ed and Carol Tully ($250 value) Golf Clubs: 2 Taylor made golf clubs (9 driver and 3 burner 3 wood) donated by Southern Wine and Spirits Park Ridge Country Club: Golf for four with Club member Mike Mizwicki with a fore caddie plus lunch based on Mike's schedule donated by Greg Bedalov Ridgemore Country Club: Golf and lunch for 4 golfers donated by Terry McCann ($600 value) Ruffled Feathers: Golf foursome with food and N/A beverages included at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. ($440 value) Taylor Made Professional Tour bag: donated by Dan Pauksta ($800 value) Nike Kettle One Golf Bags (2): donated by Wirtz Beverage Memorabilia ~ #7 Blackhawk jersey autographed by Chris Chelios: Donated by Joe Sluzar ($300 value). Brett Favre Picture: Framed and Autographed donated by Gregor Martin Carlos Quentin signed photo: donated by Kameryn Beverage Dave Diehl autographed football: donated by Dave Diehl Marlon Byrd Cubs jersey: signed by him donated by Marlon Byrd Paul Konerko autographed ball: donated by Chicago White Sox (Priceless) Red Bull Race Day Gear: donated by Colleen and Tom Galateo Tommie Harris #91 signed football: (highland mint approved) donated by Wirtz Beverage Wine and Dine~ Bistro110: $75 gift certificate donated by Bistro 110 Cheesecake Factory: Gift certificate donated by Cheesecake Factory Gibson’s Steakhouse: 1 $100 and 1 $50 gift certificate donated by Gibson’s Steakhouse Grand Luxe Café: $50 gift certificate donated by Grand Luxe Café Hugo's Frog Bar: $50 gift certificate donated by Hugo’s Jake Melnick’s: $50 gift certificate donated by Jake Melnick’s Lettuce Entertain You: $50 gift certificate donated by Tori and Chris Jepsen Lizzie McNeil’s: 8 - $25 food and drink certificates donated by Lizzie McNeil’s Luxbar: $50 gift certificate donated by Luxbar Morton’s Steakhouse: $125 gift certificate donated by Morton’s Steakhouse Phil Stefani Restaurants: 2 - $50 gift certificate donated by Phil Stefani Restaurants Quartino: $50 gift certificate donated by Quartino Quigley’s: 2 - $50 gift certificate donated by Quigleys Red Head Piano Bar: 2 - $50 gift certificate donated by Red Head Piano Bar RL Restaurant: $100 gift certificate donated by Lyndsie Jackson Russian Tea Time: 2 - $50 gift certificates donated by Russian Tea Time Baskets ~ Custom Cookie Basket: donated by Beth Kinsella Gift basket: 2 bottles of wine, lindt chocolates donated by Corboy & Demetrio - Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers Italian basket: including wine, pasta & sauce, donated by Morningfield Market Italian basket: A basket of imported Italian food/treats donated by The Nitti family Italian Basket – Gourmet Italian basket includes wine, Prosecco, serving dish and other gourmet items, donated by Jamie and Gerry Thometz ($120 value) Napa Valley wine basket: Four bottles of wine (Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc) and a wine country book donated by Brian and Eileen Keenan ($200 value) Tastefully Simple basket: donated by Laura Giershiker Trader Joe’s Basket: Basket of “goodies” donated by Trader Joe’s Wine and Pasta Basket: donated by State Representative Michael P. McAuliffe, includes gift certificate to Nonno Pino ($75 value) Wine Basket: donated by Corboy Demetrio, includes wine and other items ($75 value) Magnum Wine Gift Basket: donated by Barton Brands Other goodies~ 42” Plasma TV: donated by Nathan Brown Free Agent boys BMX bike: donated by Park Schwinn Bosch 36 Volt Hammer Drill: Two drills donated by Danny Rice ($399 value/ a piece) Brunswick Bowl: Two family funtastic value package, including 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental for 6 people donated by Brunswick Bowl ($84 value) Chicago Book signed by the Mayor and Mrs. Daley: donated by the Mayor and Mrs. Daley Coca-Cola Neon Sign: donated by Colleen and Tom Galateo Crown Royal Fire Pit: donated by Wirtz beverage Dave Matthews concert: 2 tickets to Dave Matthews Concert at Wrigley Field on Saturday, September 18 donated by Eileen and Joe Rose ($130 value) Digital picture frame: donated by John McGarry El Jimador Foosball Table: donated by Wirtz Beverage Epiphone (Gibson) Guitar: donated by Wirtz Beverage Estate Planning: Will with contingent trust for minors donated by Reda Cipriani Magnone ($850 value) Guinness Mountain Bike: donated by City Beverage Harley-Davidson Cooler: Harley-Davidson cooler packed with goodies, donated by Susan McBeth ($200 value) Harley-Davidson Children size 3T and 6 Jackets: donated by Ann Marie Clancy ($56/ each value) Insignia pocket video camera: donated by Dan Pauksta Jagermeister Tap Machine: donated by Wirtz Beverage Kindle: donated by Jerry and Kathy Kowalewski ($200 value) New Amsterdam Neon Sign: donated by Colleen and Tom Galateo Oak Lawn Children’s Museum: Membership for a year for one child donated by Oak Lawn Children’s Museum Oakley Sunglasses: Lens tint transmission profiles donated by The Peterson Family Organix baby items: including receiving blankets, bibs, nursing cover, and more donated by Little Green Baby ($200 value) Partylite: Two Margaritas scented candles and 2 packs of Two Sisters Gourmet Pineapple Passion fruit Margarita mix donated by Debbie Iaffaldano ($40 value) Ruffled clutch and signed copy of “What to Do when you are Twenty-Two”: donated by Mandy Schomas Soderstrom ($70 value) Ryobi surface wood planer: donated by Ed and Carol Tully ($250 value) The Script concert: 2 tickets and a $50 Lettuce Entertain you gift certificate donated by Sarah Scavone ($125 value) Skil Reciprocating Saw: Donated by Danny Rice ($60 value) …and many more items to be included the night of the event!!!