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GOING GOING GONE! Ball & Auction 2008! Here’s your last chance to bid on 2008 Auction Items Help us raise even more funds for the students of St. Benedict

35. Autographed Bulls Basketball An autographed basketball signed by the Chicago Bulls team players: JamesOn Curry, Luol Deng, Chris Duhon, Thomas Gardner, Ben Gordon, Aaron Gray, Kirk Hinrich, Jared Homan, Joakim Noah, Andres Nocioni, Thabo Sefolosha, Joe Smith, Tyrus Thomas, and Ben Wallace. Value: $800 Donated by: The Gonnella Family Opening Bid: $400 Your Bid: $______

37. Bulls Team Autographed Pennant & Official Yearbook Chicago Bulls 2007-2008 Official Yearbook and pennant autographed by the 07-08 Bulls team. Capture the memories of the 2007-2008 season. Any NBA Team merchandise acquired in the 2008 St. Benedict Ball & Auction is for personal use only. Value: $250 Donated by: The Chicago Bulls Opening Bid: $150 Your Bid: $______

40. Foursome at Bristlecone Pines Golf Club in Hartland, WI Foursome at Bristlecone Pines Golf Club in Hartland, WI, located 20 minutes west of Milwaukee. Golf season April 15 - November 15, 2008. Please call in advance for tee times. Some restrictions apply. Value: $440 Donated by: John and Anne Malec Opening Bid: $250 Your Bid: $______

41. Foursome at Bristlecone Pines Golf Club in Hartland, WI Foursome at Bristlecone Pines Golf Club in Hartland, WI, located 20 minutes west of Milwaukee. Golf season April 15 - November 15, 2008. Please call in advance for tee times. Value: $440 Donated by: John and Anne Malec Opening Bid: $250 Your Bid: $______

66. Family Movies on DVD A wide array of movies on DVD for your family to enjoy. Value: $300 Donated by: Ms. Janet Davies & Mr. Jeff Preston Opening Bid: $150 Your Bid: $______

67. Gift Certificates to Lather Chicago and Music of the Baroque

One Value: $100 gift certificate for services at Lather Chicago and one gift certificate redeemable for two tickets to a Music of the Baroque performance, from May through October, 2008. Value: $220 Donated by: Music of the Baroque & Lather Chicago Opening Bid: $100 Your Bid: $______

71. Porchlight's 2008-2009 Season and Trattoria D. O. C. One gift certificate for two tickets to any one show of Porchlight's 2008-2009 season, plus $50 Gift Certificate to Trattoria D. O. C. Expires 6/09. Value: $124 Donated by: Porchlight Music Theatre & Trattoria D. O. C. Opening Bid: $75 Your Bid: $______

84. One Year Museum of Contemporary Art Household Membership One year household membership for you and your family to the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art. Membership includes entrance, guest passes, member appreciation days, exclusive previews and discounts at the gift shop, Puck's Cafe and performances. Value: $75 Donated by: Museum of Contemporary Art Opening Bid: $40 Your Bid: $______

115. UPS Mailbox 3 Free Months Three months free mailbox with UPS. Includes all initial services and set up fees. New box holders only!! Value: $65 Donated by: UPS Opening Bid: $35 Your Bid: $______

116. Windows Vista Ultimate The most complete edition of Windows Vista with the power, security, and mobility features that you need for work and all of the entertainment features that you want for fun, by Microsoft. Value: $399 Donated by: Ms. Kristie Atwood Opening Bid: $200 Your Bid: $______

120. Cheetah Gym for a Month One month paid in full membership to Cheetah Gym Chicago. Value: $80 Donated by: Cheetah Gym Chicago Opening Bid: $30 Your Bid: $______122. Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts One three-month VIP membership including 1st class, black-belt uniform, two group classes per week and full use of the gym. Must call to set up first appointment. Expires November 08. Value: $490 Donated by: Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts Opening Bid: $150 Your Bid: $______

123. Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts--Again! One three-month VIP membership including first private class, black belt uniform, two group classes per week and full use of the gym. Must call to set up first class. Value: $490 Donated by: Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts Opening Bid: $150 Your Bid: $______

129. Shopping and Pampering $100 gift certificate to Renaissance, plus a shopping party with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres held at Panache from 6pm-9pm for 15-20 guests, including a 15% discount on all the purchases of the evening OR a 15% pre-tax donation from the sales of the evening to the Schools of St. Benedict. Value: $363 Donated by: Panache Boutique & Renaissance Opening Bid: $250 Your Bid: $______

130. Ten Sessions at Power Plate Institute One gift certificate for 10 semi-private group sessions of acceleration training at the Power Plate Institute. Power Plate is an exciting new fitness concept for people of all ages and fitness level. Can only be used by one individual. Value: $350 Donated by: Power Plate Institute Opening Bid: $175 Your Bid: $______

133. "Nyame Dua-God's Tree" Acrylic and paper on canvas. This piece is inspired by a photograph taken during an independent study abroad in Ghana, West Africa, summer 2005. Value: $150 Donated by: Ms. Stephanie Clinton Opening Bid: $75 Your Bid: $______134. Senior Portrait at Celebrity Kids One senior portrait, plus a framed and matted 8X10 photo. Value: $136 Donated by: Celebrity Kids Portrait Studio Opening Bid: $70 Your Bid: $______

136. Thomas J. Vega-Byrnes Photograph One framed black and white photograph by Thomas J. Vega-Byrnes. Value: $300 Donated by: Thomas J. Vega- Byrnes Opening Bid: $125 Your Bid: $______

137. Another Thomas J. Vega-Byrnes Photograph One framed black & white photograph by Thomas J. Vega-Byrnes. Value: $300 Donated by: Thomas J. Vega- Byrnes Opening Bid: $125 Your Bid: $______

139. Classic Color or Traditional Black & White Portrait In-studio sitting and one 11x14 classic color or traditional black and white portrait. Value: $640 Donated by: Stuart-Rogers Photography Opening Bid: $320 Your Bid: $______

149. "Red Door" Gift Box and Crate & Barrel Certificate Elizabeth Arden Red Door collection gift box containing Eau de Toilette Naturale, Eau de Toilette spray, lotion and shower gel, add in a $25 gift certificate for Crate & Barrel Value: $140 Donated by: Marvin & Grace Sanchez & Crate and Barrel Opening Bid: $75 Your Bid: $______

151. Via Firenzi Purse and Gift Card Take your beautiful new pink lambskin Via Firenzi purse shopping with a $50 gift card to the Via Firenzi Boutique. Value: $500 Donated by: Rob & Ann Marie Walker Opening Bid: $250 Your Bid: $______157. Beautiful Floral Plate A large round serving or display plate with a floral design, created by Prickard--America's Finest China. Value: $85 Donated by: Kathy Luka Opening Bid: $40 Your Bid: $______

158. Ceramic Flowered Pot from Macy's and Handmade Soap A lovely pink flowered ceramic pot to hold yellow handmade soap balls. Value: $35 Donated by: Anonymous Opening Bid: $30 Your Bid: $______

160. Curtain Couture One $200 gift certificate for Curtain Coutre. Expires 12/20/08. Value: $200 Donated by: Curtain Couture Opening Bid: $100 Your Bid: $______

173. Springtime by Monet One custom framed print of Monet's Springtime. Value: $120 Donated by: The Framing Gallery Opening Bid: $60 Your Bid: $______

192. Diamonds and More One $100 gift certificate to DeValle Jewelers in Harwood Heights and $90 toward any spa service at Allyu Spa. Value: $190 Donated by: Terri Brak Thomas & Allyu Spa Opening Bid: $95 Your Bid: $______

196. Fashion Forward Package Pink Ralph Lauren ""big pony"" pink purse with blue fashion scarf. Also included in the package is a decorative jewelry tray with three fashion pins including a genuine Swarovski crystal heart pin. Value: $240 Donated by: Tim & Cheryl Mahon Opening Bid: $100 Your Bid: $______

199. Kenneth Lane Pendant A vintage 1970 pendant by designer Kenneth Lane. Value: $125 Donated by: LuLu's at the Belle Kay Opening Bid: $65 Your Bid: $______

206. Five Elementary School Level Tutoring Sessions Five private tutoring sessions at the elementary school level provided by a State of Illinois certified special education teacher and counselor.

Value: $250 Donated by: DNA Opening Bid: $125 Your Bid: $______208. Go Get Your Smock! School of Art One four-class certificate for adults and one four-class certificate for kids. Value: $224 Donated by: Go Get Your Smock! School of Art Opening Bid: $115 Your Bid: $______

210. Irish Dance Classes Three free months of Irish dance classes. One gift certificate per person. Classes are appropriate for children ages 4-12 years. This offer is not valid for current Trinity Academy families and is applicable only for regularly scheduled school year sessions. Expires 4/09. Value: $184 Donated by: Trinity Academy of Irish Dance Opening Bid: $150 Your Bid: $______

212. Learning Adventures at FasTracKids One free month of FasTracKids program. Each two-hour class contains a blend of interactive and engaging activities where your child will learn through teacher-led discussions, experiments, role- playing, hands-on activities and videotaped speaking opportunities. Topics range from biology and technology to economics and drama. Ages 3-7 years. New students only. Expires 10/19/08. Value: $175 Donated by: FasTracKids Opening Bid: $90 Your Bid: $______

215. Sucker Gummies for a Year and Pied Piper Classes Certificate for $50 toward a full session of classes at Pied Piper. A session runs 8-10 weeks. Plus a glass jar of gummies and a gift certificate for 1/2 lb of gummies each month for a year. Expires 4/09. Value: $100 Donated by: Suckers Candy Inc & Pied Piper Parties & Playschool Opening Bid: $75 Your Bid: $______

222. Get Better Boxes! Perfect for children through teenagers, these two boxes contain everything one needs to feel better. Value: $100 Donated by: Simple Bare Necessities Opening Bid: $50 Your Bid: $______

225. Kids Get Better Boxes! Perfect for children through teenagers, these two boxes contain everything one needs to feel better. Value: $100 Donated by: Simple Bare Necessities Opening Bid: $50 Your Bid: $______

228. Peeka Productions $150 gift certificate good toward the purchase of any Peeka taping session and package. Peeka creates personalized DVDs featuring parents, grandparents, and other loved ones on screen within animated versions of our stories. Valid toward full-price package. Expires 11/30/08. Value: $150 Donated by: Peeka Productions Opening Bid: $75 Your Bid: $______

243. First Communion Dress First Communion Dress, size 6 Value: $125 Donated by: Kristin Nielsen Opening Bid: $50 Your Bid: $______

254. Twinkle Twinkle Little One Private Shopping Trip Private shopping night out for you and 19 of your friends. This store has beautiful children’s furnishings and gifts. Value: $100 Donated by: Rachel Glasson Opening Bid: $50 Your Bid: $______

314. Middle School Lock-in with Ms. Gemo and Mr. Escott! (28 spots left) Lock-in from 10pm June 26th to 8am June 27th for in-coming 6th to 8th grade students. Lock-in includes playtime in gym, movie, pizza and snacks, ghost stories, dance and more! Girls and boys will sleep in separate facilities. Hosted by Ms. Gemo and Mr. Escott. All participants need to be in good standing at St. Benedict Middle School. For the first 30 bidders. Value: Priceless Donated by: Ms. Rachel Gemo Opening Bid: $75 Your Bid: $______316. Room Painting by Mr. Kuhn Dedicated St. Benedict High School teacher Mr. Karl Kuhn will paint one room in your house, includes preparation, painting, labor, materials and clean-up! Expires 4/09. Value: $700 Donated by: Mr. Karl Kuhn Opening Bid: $200 Your Bid: $______

318. Photography Workshop with Ms. Gemo! (9 spots left) Students will receive pointers on taking good pictures and have opportunities to complete a photo project based upon a common theme. Students will publish a soft cover booklet of their photographs for them to keep. The workshop will be held on July 28th and 29th from 9am to 3pm with lunch included. Students need to bring a digital camera. For 1st through 8th grade students. This workshop is limited to the first ten bidders. Value: $150 Donated by: Ms. Rachel Gemo Opening Bid: $150 Your Bid: $______

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Please return to Ms. Marge at the Elementary School, Ms. Barb at Preschool, Sister Mary at the High School or the Development office box at the Rectory by MAY 7, 2008 Highest Bidders (Winners) will be notified by May 14, 2008