EVENING FOR KIDS' SAKE
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, March 9th, 2024
We are looking forward to another incredible evening dedicated to empowering local youth. We hope to see you there!
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March 11, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar
208 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna
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The silent auction will open March 11 at 5:00 pm. Thank you for joining us!
2023 Live Auction Items:
GOOD TIMES & TAN LINES
These 2 Elevation boards are perfect for your next paddle adventure. With Nano-Fuse technology, the boards are extremely lightweight and easy to transport. With included heavy-duty backpacks, you can take the boards with you almost anywhere. You will also receive removable shoulder straps for easy transport to and from the water, dry bags to help your things stay safe, 3-piece adjustable paddles, 12V electric pumps, and heavy-duty backpacks large enough to carry it all! The Elevation iSUP kit is the perfect combination of convenience and performance!
Donated by Costco Distribution Center
Tuscan Treasure
Experience la bella vita with a 7-night stay for 4 guests in the medieval city of Cortona. Stay in one of two carefully curated historic apartments with breathtaking rooftop terrace views. Journey through the region’s rich history with a guided walking tour and a wine tasting experience included. Explore centuries of Tuscan art, culture, and cuisine with local recommendations and insights from your destination experts. To take your experience to the next level, you will also receive one authentic Italian meal prepared by an in-home private chef.
Turks & Caicos
For beach lovers, it is hard to beat the perfect powder sand and turquoise water found on Turks and Caicos, which boasts some of the top-rated beaches in the world. Enjoy 5 nights for 4 guests. Spend your days relaxing on the sand, or take out the two kayaks provided during your stay and explore the island from the water. Sample excellent local beverages with a brewery tour and tasting for four included. When the day is done, head home to your beautiful 2-bedroom private villa, offering a spectacular view of Silly Creek from the deck and pool, located just a 15-minute drive away from Grace Bay.
...Are You Ready for It?
Here’s your chance to attend the concert of the ERA - Taylor Swift’s sold-out nationwide ERAS tour! We know All too Well that you will have an Enchanted evening. Grab your Cardigan and join Taylor in the Lavender Haze. Your Wildest Dreams are about to come true so Speak Now and don’t Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve. Shake it off from your two seats are located in Section 120, Row 11 Seats 6 & 7 at Soldier Field in Chicago. You will receive a one-night stay at the luxury Silversmith Hotel in Downtown Chicago.
Donated by the BBBS Board of Directors
Lake Francis Getaway
Ready for a break from it all? You are just a 30-minute drive to a stress-free long weekend. Relax and enjoy the view for 3 nights from this 3-bedroom lake home on beautiful Lake Francis. Summer 2023 weekends available excluding holidays.
Donated by Mike & Nancy Keller
Perfect Picnic
Make the most of your summertime with these great backyard or cabin essentials. Enjoy your afternoons around a large hand-crafted picnic table and warm up your evenings with a steel wood-burning fire pit. Top it all off with beers included in your new 62-quart Igloo cooler and a $75 gift card to Fareway.
Donated by Jeremy Miller, Fareway, Costco Distribution Center, & Lowes
First & Foremost
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind local experience. You and 9 of your friends will enjoy the magic behind-the-scenes of Foremost Brewery. Your package is complete with a brewery tour, private beer tasting, 5 appetizers of your choice, and a free pint for each guest.
Donated by Foremost Brewing Cooperative
pheasant hunt
Grab some buddies and hit the slough for a ½ day guided pheasant hunt for 4. The hunt will include the release of 16 pheasants, hunting dogs, and 2 boxes of shotgun shells. A $50 gift certificate to Torge’s Live Sports Pub & Grill is also included. Valid October 1 - December 31, 2023.
Donated by Larry & Kate Schroeder
Let's Play Hockey
Gear up to watch the Minnesota Wild take down the Chicago Blackhawks at 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 25th! Catch the puck drop from Section 118, Row 4, Seats 5-8. To enhance your full Wild experience, you will receive a Wild jersey signed by assistant captain, Marcus Foligno, a Wild baseball and stocking cap, and LED Wild sign. Parking pass included for the game.
Donated by North Star Aviation, Cooper & Danielle Hager
Lambeau Leap
2 tickets to the Green Bay Packers 2023-24 Season. Catch the kickoff from 40-yard line – Section 121, Row 52, Seats 24 & 25. Date of game will be mutually agreed upon by the owners and auction purchaser. Enjoy the whole experience of Lambeau Field with your Yeti Hopper Flip 18 Cooler, 2 Green Bay Packer stadiums seats, and a 6-pack of Spotted Cow.
Donated by Mark & Michele Pederson, & Board of Directors
The Suite Life
View the MN Timberwolves at their very best during the 2023-24 season from a fully-catered, 12-person suite. Enjoy beverages and appetizers from a world-renowned chef throughout the game. Game tickets for 12 plus 4 parking passes are included.
Donated by Federated Insurance
WINTER WONDERLAND
Enjoy the best of the winter season with a week-long getaway at Bear & Rosie’s vacation house on the shores of beautiful Lake Mille Lacs, plus 4 pairs of rustic wooden snowshoes! It's the most wonderful time of the year to enjoy snowmobiling, ice fishing, or a classic Hallmark Christmas vacation. The comfort and view from cabin creates the perfect place to warm up, relax, and make memories. This modern home is very cozy and is fully equipped with everything your group may need to have an unforgettable vacation. Sleeps up to 10 guests. Available October 2023 – May 2024.
Donated by David & Karen Legault & Riverbend Nature Center
A Cut Above
Become the Pit Boss of your neighborhood this summer with this 4 burner Ultimate Pit Boss Griddle. Enjoy endless summer cook outs with a quarter beef from Carlander Cattle Company. Carlander Cattle Company beef is grass/corn fed with no growth hormones. It’s 90% lean and always delicious! Prepare it all with a two-piece Hammer Stahl knife set, cutting board, and case. Also included in your package are 12 bottles of Vintage Escapes wine.
Donated by North Star Aviation, Carlander Cattle Company, State Bank of Faribault, Northern Fire, & Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard
Be a VIP
Be the VIP of 2024 Evening for Kids’ Sake with this first-class table for 8 with the best view in the house. Includes your very own waitstaff, VIP parking, 2 complimentary drink tickets per person, express check out, and a special gift.
Be Your Guest
Be a guest in your own home. Sit back and relax while Chef Jorge entertains you and your guests as he prepares a 5-course dinner for 8. 6 bottles of Vintage Escapes wine included.
Donated by Hy-Vee, Chef Jorge, & Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard
Fun in the Sun
Make a splash this summer with your whole family. Enjoy a 2023 Owatonna Country Club Pool Membership with no spending minimum.
Donated by the Owatonna Country Club
What's Brewin'?
Calling all beer enthusiasts! Stop by Mineral Springs Brewery to enjoy a tap or two of the latest brews and take four crowlers home with you each month. Bring your passion for beer to the next level by learning from some of the best local brewers in business. Spend a day with both Seven Sins Brewing and FOHR Guys Brewing learning the craft of beer making.
Donated by Mineral Springs Brewery, Seven Sins Brewing, & FOHR Guys Brewing