Annual Gala Auction & Raffle Items List

The Annual Gala Committee has assembled an awesome variety of items. There is something for everyone from dinner certificates to art to jewelry to baseball and basketball tickets. Browse through the list and find something for your family, a friend, your grandkids or yourself.

Join us on October 24 for a night of sumptuous food, wine, music and merriment. All proceeds from the auction will help support the wonderful work that the Port Washington Historical Society does for our community. Join us for a fun evening. We hope to see you there!

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Live Auction

1. "North Bluff" lovely framed scene of Upper Lake Park and The Beachby Port Washington artist Shirley Schanen Gruen.
Donated by Shirley Schanen Gruen		 Value: $260
 
2. "Golf Adventure" Gift certificate for four rounds of golf at The Bog,Saukville, Wisconsin. Good for the 2014 and 2015 golf season, range balls and golf carts included.
Donated by The Bog		 Value: $440
 
3. "Go Brewers Go" Enjoy a Brewers game with 4 tickets for lower box seats, 4 stadium private club passes and one preferred parking pass for 2015. (date to be mutually agreed upon)
Donated by Mary Becker and Dan Becker		 Value: $300
 
4. "Lake Michigan Adventure" fishing excursion for four on Lake Michigan. Enjoy a half-day cruise aboard the Fanny- Kay with Captain Don Gilmore and crew.(date to be mutually agreed upon) Be sure to wear your 1860 Lighthouse Sailor Hats!
Donated by Don and Barbara Gilmoreand the Port Washington Historical Society		 Value: $500
 
5. "Ports In Port" An evening for eight guests to enjoy fine Napa Wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres with ports as the finale served with decadent chocolates from The Chocolate Chisel. The event will be at the lovely home of Janet Trzecinski and co-hosted by Janet Trzecinski and Father Tom Lijewski. (date to be mutually agreed upon)
Donated by Janet Trzecinski, Father Tom Lijewski and The Chocolate Chisel		 Priceless
 
6. "Picture Traveling In Style" Ladies 14 Karat white and yellow gold diamond pendant, “Petal Paisley” Vera Bradley tote and Vera Bradley large cosmetic bag and a Worzella portrait session with one 8" x 10" contemporary portrait.
Donated by Sharbuno Jeweler, Vera Bradley and Worzella Photography		 Value: $830
 
7. "An Elegant Evening" Enjoy a one night’s stay at the Port Hotel in Room 204. Also, includes breakfast for 2 or Sunday brunch, $50.00 gift certificate and appetizer certificate to the Port Hotel Restaurant(date to be mutually agreed upon)
Donated by Port Hotel Restaurant and Inn		 Value: $335
 
8. "Win Wisconsin Badgers Win" Wisconsin Badgers 2015 Football Game, 4 tickets with stadium seats (date to be mutually agreed upon)
Donated by Janet Trzecinski		 Value: $250
 
9. "Garden Party" Private tour for ten people to tour the charming After Glow Farms. After the tour, enjoy a light picnic lunch at the beautiful grounds.
Donated by Lynde Uihlein and Pat and Bill Moren		 Priceless
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Raffle

1. Ultimate Hat, Absorber and The Glosser, from Wind In The Rigging, $10 gift card for The Patio, four $5 gift certificates for Chili's and two Cousins Subs gift certificates
Donated by Wind In The Rigging, The Patio, Chili's, and Cousin Subs		 Value $100
 
2. Etched and stained glass 1860 Light Station piece, Wisconsin Lighthouse guide book, $35 Studio 231 gift certificate with caribbean therapy soap and caribbean soy wax candle
Donated by Mary Flierl and Studio 231		 Value: $150
 
3. Corian large cutting board, from Goebel Woodworking, two plaid dish towels from Portico Gift Shop and $25 gift card for Cedar Valley Cheese
Donated by Goebel Woodworking, Inc., The Portico Gift Shop and Ozaukee Dairy Promotion		 Value: $110
 
4. Holiday Potpourri Tree with gift certificates and gift card including four $5 gift certificates for Chili's, two $10 gift certificates for Applebee’s, $10 gift certificate for Papa Murphy’s, two $10 gift certificates for Beanies, a $10 gift certificate for Ewig’s Fish Market and a $10 gift card for Kurt Schulz Deli
Donated by Chili's, Applebee’s, Papa Murphy’s, Beanies, Ewig Bros.Fish Market, Kurt Schulz Deli and Friends		 Value: $100
 
5. Wisconsin Teams Sports Throw, two Cousins Subs gift certificates and a $15 John’s Pizzeria gift certificate
Donated by Paula and Bob Kobylski, Cousins Subs, and John’s Pizzeria		 Value: $100
 
6. Wine Tasting Party for 12 at Vines To Cellar Winery, and basket with 2 packages of Ghirardelli Chocolates
Donated by Vines To Cellar Winery and Friends		 Value: $130
 
7. Gala Golf Basket with $50 gift card for Dick's Sporting Goods, a Dorf Super Fan DVD, Frogg Toggs cooling sports towel, Green Bay Packers logo Golf balls and tees, and GOLO Golf Dice Game
Donated by Kathie and Todd Gordon		 Value: $100
 
8. Vintage Bird Feeder, Thistle Pouch, nest builder, suet package, squirrel feeder chair, $25 gift certificate for Tellos and a $25 gift certificate for Victor’s Pier Street Shanty
Donated by Drews True Value, Tellos Grille and Pub, Victor’s Pier Street Shanty and Friends		 Value: $100
 
9. Portable Card Shop - a sampling of the cards available through the online SOC store, along with a perpetual calendar to record those card sending dates and holidays. Also included is a sweet treat from the SendOutCard store and a one month subscription to SOC’s online photo store and card store. This raffle item is rounded out by two $10 gift certificates to Applebees and a $10 gift card to Beanies Mexican Restaurant.
Donated by Barbara Bates-Nelson, Applebees and Beanies Mexican Restaurant		 Value: $100
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Super Raffle

1. Tail Gate Grill, 26 coupons for one year of fresh Klement’s sausage and four Brewer Tickets to a 2015 game (date to be mutually agreed upon)
Donated by Linda Nenn and Klement’s Sausage Company		 Value $250
 
2. Four Marquette Basketball Tickets, (with parking pass allowance) for the 2014-15 season, with a basket of four Marquette assorted T-Shirts (2 XL) (2 LG)
Donated by Port Washington State Bank and the Port Washington Historical Society Board of Directors		 Value: $200
 
3. El Green Scarf by Janska, lovely Kameleon Sterling Silver Necklace Set and $50.00 gift certificate for Messina Restaurant.
Donated by Zing Boutique, and Messina Restaurant		 Value: $200
 
4. Vintage West African Face Water Jug, Handmade Pen Set, (Two hand crafted wooden pens with special black walnut and maple case. The pens are crafted from the wood from the 1860 Light Station and the Blake Building) and a $25.00 gift certificate for Anvil Pub & Grille.
Donated by Terry & Esther Seland, Clyde & Mike Weiland, Bravo Antiques and Anvil Pub & Grille		 Value: $200
 
5. Samsung GALAXY Tab4 Tablet, Specifications: Samsung GALAXY Tab4, 7" screen, white, Android 4.4, Camera resolution (front) 1.3 Megapixel, battery, internet use time up to 10 hours, internal memory - 1.5 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM, Display - 1280 X 500 Pixels, 3 Megapixel. Also included is a $10 gift certificate for Applebee's, and four $5 gift certificates for Chili's.
Donated by Port Washington Historical Society Board of Directors, Applebee's and Chili's		 Value: $200
 
6. Veteran’s Honor Flight Basket, with a collection including, with a collection including, The Veterans' History of D-Day, including book and materials tracing the massive undertaking from 1941, the planning of D-Day to the liberating of Paris on August 25th. This also includes a DVD with accounts from over 25 veterans plus a 2 hour documentary film and popcorn.
Donated by Karen & Mike Weber		 Value: $225
 
7. Meryl Coat (Size Large), and gift certificate for Tammy Allen, Stylist, Salons of Conservancy Court.
Donated by Zing Boutique, and Tammy Allen, Stylist, Salons of Conservancy Court		 Value: $200
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Silent Auction

Hop to: Table A Table B Table C Table D

Table A

A1. Elegant sequined Fish Purse and $10 gift certificate for Dockside Deli
Donated by Wind In The Rigging and Dockside Deli		 Value: $50
 
A2. Decorative Glass Cheese Board Set and $25 gift card for Cedar Valley Cheese
Donated by Liz and Jeff Wick and Ozaukee Dairy Promotion		 Value: $50
 
A3. $100 gift card from Gene Fransee & Son Nursery and Landscaping, and $25 gift card for The Pasta Shoppe
Donated by Gene Fransee & Son Nursery and Landscaping and The Pasta Shoppe		 Value: $125
 
A4. Gift certificate for one night’s lodging at Holiday Inn Harborview, in any available lake view room (restrictions may apply)
Donated by Holiday Inn Harborview		 Value: $169
 
A5. Basket of handcrafted fragrant herbal artisan soaps including lotion, lip balm, facial serum, bath salts and soap on a rope
Donated by Back to Eden, LLC Botanical Body Care		 Value: $55
 
A6. A new one year subscription to the award winning Ozaukee Press anywhere in Wisconsin.
Donated by Ozaukee Press		 Value: $45
 
A7. Port Washington T-Shirt (Size XL), $10 gift card to The Patio, also two “I Love Port Washington” beer glasses and Great Lakes Beer
Donated by Uselding’s Custom Screen Printing & Embroidering, The Patio, and Friends		 Value: $50
 
A8. $100 Main Street gift certificate
Donated by Port Washington Historical Society Board of Directors		 Value: $100
 
A9. “Justice” Water Media Print
Donated by Shirley Schanen Gruen		 Value: $55
 
A10. $50 gift certificate for Messina Restaurant
Donated by Messina Restaurant		 Value: $50
 
A11. Five silk screened pine board scenes of Port Washington
Donated by Pear & Simple		 Value: $60
 
A12. $50 gift certificate for Twisted Willow Restaurant and a bottle of wine to share
Donated by Fredric Gilomen		 Value: $65
 
A13. Framed historic Port Washington print by Dave Hackett
Donated by Karen Johnson & Dave Hackett		 Value: $125
 
A14. Gift certificate for a Tea Tasting for four, try 4 different teas of your choosing, accompanied by a sampling of Baltica’s famous homemade scones and a lovely teacup candle
Donated by Baltica Tea Room and Gift Shop		 Value: $45
 
A15. Lake Rhymes (Folk Song Book) with CD, Great Lakes Chronicle CD set and Pirate Flag
Donated by Wind In the Rigging		 Value: $90
 
A16. Nautical sweater (size medium) with $25 gift certificate for Victor’s Pier Street Shanty
Donated by Kathie Gordon and Victor’s Pier Street Shanty		 Value: $100
 
A17. Sterling silver charm with ribbon (replica of Port Washington’s Lighthouse), miniature 1860 Lighthouse, nautical socks and Great Lakes Lighthouses Directory and Guide Book
Donated by Geri Zehren		 Value: $95
 
A18. Gift certificate for one night’s lodging at Country Inn & Suites for a standard room (some restrictions may apply)
Donated by Country Inn & Suites		 Value: $139
 
A19. Gift certificate for homemade Tuscan Lemon Cheese Cake with lemon kitchen towel (date to be mutually agreed upon)
Donated by Julie Carufel		 Value: $50
 
A20. Anchors Away gourmet dipping set and trivet with Harbor Lights pot holder and kitchen towel
Donated by Wind In The Rigging		 Value: $65
 
A21. Two $25 gift cards for Sanfilippo’s Sentry Foods
Donated by Sanfilippo’s Sentry Foods		 Value: $50
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Table B

B22. “Tailgater”, green bucket with two Green Bay helmet mugs, knitted scarf and bottle bag
Donated by Creatively Yours		 Value: $70
 
B23. Aaron Rodgers #12 Green Bay Packer NFL jersey (Size XL)
Donated by Linda Nenn		 Value: $100
 
B24. Woody Wine Cork Cage with $25 gift certificate for Tello’s Grille & Cafe
Donated by Jennifer & Paul Groh, Tello’s Grille & Cafe		 Value: $55
 
B25. $20 gift certificate for Shoppes of Port Washington and $25 gift card for Beanies Mexican Restaurant
Donated by Margaret and Merton Lueptow and Beanies Mexian Restaurant		 Value: $45
 
B26. Basket with Wisconsin themed cheese shapes
Donated by Ozaukee Dairy Promotion		 Value: $30
 
B27. Wisconsin Badger’s T-Shirt (Size XL), pair of Wisconsin flip flops (Size M), two $5 gift certificates for Chili's
Donated by Linda Nenn and Chili's		 Value: $40
 
B28. Harley-Davidson grey thermal shirt (Size L) and H-DMC cap
Donated by Liz & Jeff Wick		 Value: $60
 
B29. $30 gift card for Anchor Men’s Wear and Chanel Antaeus Pourhomme after shave lotion
Donated by Anchor Men’s Wear and A Friend		 Value: $85
 
B30. Gift certificate for City of Port Washington fire truck ride to school for up to seven students, includes a fire truck Piñata and a $10 gift card for Beanies Mexican Restaurant
Donated by The City of Port Washington Fire Department and Beanies Mexican Restaurant		 Priceless
 
B31. Gift certificate for homemade Carrot Sheet Cake - one 12 x 18 or two 9 x13 (date to be mutually agreed upon)
Donated by Janet Trzecinski		 Value: $50
 
B32. Bayside Garden Center planter arrangement
Donated by Bayside Garden Center		 Value: $45
 
B33. Two-piece lopper-pruner set from Drews True Value Hardware and two $10 gift cards for Beanies Mexican Restaurant
Donated by Drews True Value Hardware, and Beanies Mexican Restaurant		 Value: $50
 
B34. Gift certificate for City of Port Washington Police Department police car ride to school for two students, includes a police car Piñata and a $10 gift card for Beanies Mexican Restaurant
Donated by The City of Port Washington Police Department and Beanies Mexican Restaurant		 Priceless
 
B35. Gift certificate from P & R Carpet Cleaning for 1 room and gift certificate for Premiere Auto Detailing for one special hand carwash
Donated by P & R Cleaning, LLC		 Value: $90
 
B36. A set of hors d’oeuvres plates and a bottle of extra virgin olive oil
Donated by Friends		 Value: $40
 
B37. Broadway Popcorn Tin with $20 gift card for Broadway Popcorn and a $25 gift card for Beanies Mexican Restaurant
Donated by Broadway Popcorn and Beanies Mexican Restaurant		 Value: $60
 
B38. Two $25 gift certificates for Tello’s Grille & Cafe
Donated by Tello’s Grille & Cafe		 Value: $50
 
B39. Gift certificate for a “Lover’s Lunch For Two” from Larry’s Brown Deer Market
Donated by Larry’s Brown Deer Market		 Value: $39.95
 
B40. Two $25 gift certificates for Applebee’s
Donated by Applebee’s		 Value: $50
 
B41. Gift certificate for four New York strip steaks (cut l l/4 “ thick) from Bernie’s Fine Meats with nautical kitchen towel
Donated by Bernie’s Fine Meats and The Portico Gift Shop		 Value: $50
 
B42. Wedgwood Nantucket pattern salt and pepper set and a nautical towel, $10 gift certificate for Ewig Bros. Fish Market
Donated by Grace & Marc Eernisse and Ewig Bros. Fish Market		 Value: $50
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Table C

C43. Vince Lombardi sketch
Donated by Brian Preising		 Value: $40
 
C44. Lambeau Field canvas picture
Donated by Sports Image		 Value: $65
 
C45. Two $25 gift cards for Nisleit’s Country Inn
Donated by Nisleit’s Country Inn		 Value: $50
 
C46. Basket with Riveredge Nature Center pancake mix and maple syrup including two miniature iron skillets
Donated by Barbara and Don Gilmore		 Value: $30
 
C47. Four piece pliers set and $25 gift card for Milwaukee Ale House
Donated by Drew’s True Value Hardware and Milwaukee Ale House		 Value: $50
 
C48. Fire Truck Box Set with vehicle cleaning supplies with two $5 Chili's gift certificates
Donated by Chiefs Choice and Chili's		 Value: $35
 
C49. $25 gift card for Sanfilippo’s Sentry Foods, and Merry & Bright Cupcake Gift Set
Donated by Sanfilippo’s Sentry Foods & Friends		 Value: $50
 
C50. Gift certificate for homemade dessert log for special occasion (date to be mutually agreed upon)
Donated by Sally Ziegler		 Value: $40
 
C51. Enjoy holiday entertaining in style with a Pyrex 2 piece plate set. It includes a Pyrex Pie Plate in a wicker basket holder. Also, in this collection is Christmas Tree by Spode designs. The pieces include a beverage napkin set, guest towels, luncheon napkins, luncheon/dessert plates, and festive holiday cracker. There is also a poinsettia place mat, and a $25 gift card from Sendik’s Food Market
Donated by Grace Eernisse and Donna Rasche		 Value: $50
 
C52. Decorative "Gracie" Garden Angel
Donated by In Full Bloom		 Value: $65
 
C53. $25 Cedar Valley Cheese gift card & “Winter Song” dip bowl with spreader, by Lenox including cheese spread
Donated by Ozaukee Dairy Promotion and Friends		 Value: $50
 
C54. “What Christmas Means to Me” picture
Donated by Grace & Marc Eernisse		 Value: $75
 
C55. Grady Bros. Red Wing vintage bowl with plaid kitchen towel
Donated by Gordon’s Antiques and The Portico Gift Shop		 Value: $120
 
C56. Roll-up Yachting Cap and $10 gift certificate for Dockside Deli
Donated by Wind In the Rigging and Dockside Deli		 Value: $40
 
C57. C & M Radio Control Sports Car
Donated by C & M Auto Services, LLC		 Value: $40
 
C58. Port Washington Lighthouse sweatshirt with $20 gift certificate from Shoppes of Port Washington
Donated by Port Royale and Margaret and Merton Lueptow 		Value: $50
 
C59. Nostalgia Electric Popcorn Popper (display model) with Fireworks popcorn products
Donated by Wayne & Ann Chrusciel		 Value: $100
 
C60. von Stiehl Winery Deluxe Gift Box with a gift certificate for ten complimentary tours and tastings at von Stiehl Winery
Donated by Jackie Oleson and Kathie Schaefer and von Stiehl Winery		 Value: $90
 
C61. Minnetonka Moccasins (may be exchanged for any size or style) with $25 gift certificate for Tello’s Grille & Cafe
Donated by Zing Boutique and Tello’s Grille & Cafe		 Value: $60
 
C62. Door County Basket includes, cherry syrup, nut bread mix, cherry pie filling, chopped cherry jam, Door County Cook Book and Door County cherry towel
Donated by Grace & Marc Eernisse		 Value: $60
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Table D

D63. OZ-Opoly Property Trading Game, four Lighthouse sailor hats, a gift certificate for 9 holes of Foot Golf and a $10 gift certificate for Beanies Mexican Restaurant
Donated by Baehmann’s Golf Center, Inc, Port Washington Historical Society, and Beanies Mexican Restaurant		 Value: $50
 
D64. $25 gift card for Faith and Giggles and the Tickle Monster Laughter Kit
Donated by Faith & Giggles and Liz & Jeff Wick		 Value: $60
 
D65. Secrets of the Seashore Book (with flash light), Beach Basic Set, A Halloween Scare In Wisconsin Book with an Amy's candy apple
Donated by Creatively Yours & Friends		 Value: $45
 
D66. Silver Blessing Bracelet and $25 gift certificate for Bella Lei Salon Spa Boutique
Donated by Armbruster Jewelers and Bella Lei Salon Spa Boutiqu		 Value: $50
 
D67. Wisconsin themed art glass plate by Peggy Karr
Donated by Linda Nenn		 Value: $75
 
D68. Frosted map glasses, set of four, and Wisconsin tea towel by Catstudio
Donated by Linda Nenn		 Value: $80
 
D69. Newport Shores fleece and $25 gift certificate for Newport Shores Restaurant
Donated by Newport Shores Restaurant		 Value: $50
 
D70. Eight (8) complimentary Rivoli movie tickets, good for admission for any film showing
Donated by Rivoli Theatre		 Value: $30
 
D71. Wine basket which includes, Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Merlot, Dry Creek Valley Folie a Deux Red Zinfandel, barefoot contessa back to basics cookbook by Ina Garten, two wine glasses, two hand-painted leafy napkin cuffs with coordinating napkins by Carole Shiber
Donated by Ann Flierl & Mary Flierl		 Value: $105
 
D72. Waterford Crystal heart dish and Frango Mints
Donated by Grace & Marc Eernisse		 Value: $90
 
D73. Phaeleonopsis orchid plant with decorative planter
Donated by La Tulipe		 Value: $75
 
D74. Black Blessing Bracelet and $25 gift certificate for Cream & Crepe Cafe
Donated by Armbuster Jeweler’s and Cream & Crepe Cafe		 Value: $50
 
D75. Fabulous handmade Fisherman Flowers Afghan from the Heirloom Afghan Pattern Book
Donated by Joan Meyer		 Priceless
 
D76. $50 gift certificate for George Watts & Son, Inc. and an English tea bag holder
Donated by George Watts & Son, Inc.		 Value: $60
 
D77. Centre Court Basket includes, curling iron, hair spray, shampoo, conditioner, comb, brush, purse size hair spray, and $40.00 gift card
Donated by Centre Court Hair Designs Studio, Inc.		 Value: $145
 
D78. $20 gift certificate for Harry's Restaurant, and $25 gift certificate for one hour on the golf simulator at Baehmann's Golf Center
Donated by Harry's Restaurant and Baehmann's Golf Center		 Value: $45
 
D79. Three bottles of wine from Cedar Creek Winery, $25 gift card for Cedar Creek Winery and two tickets for Cedar Creek Winery Tours
Donated by Cedar Creek Winery and Friends		 Value: $60
 
D80. Four Brunch gift certificates for Newport Shores Restaurant
Donated by Newport Shores Restaurant		 Value: $40
 
D81. A pair of Orrefors Crystal votive candleholders
Donated by Friends		 Value: $40
 
D82. $25 gift card for Sanfilippo's Sentry Foods and a $25 gift card for Shopko Express
Donated by Sanfilippo's Sentry Foods and Shopko Express		 Value: $50
 
D83. Gift certificate good for one all inclusive trip to one of the Fireside Dinner Theatre's 2015 shows and a box of five cards designed by local artist, Fred Hang
Donated by Personalized Tours, Inc. and Barbara Beattie at Keller Williams Realty		 Value: $125
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