Tidrick Honors Program

The 7th annual Tidrick Honors Program was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came out to the Salisbury House on Sunday, April 25th to celebrate the accomplishments of our program.

Congratulations to Judge Karla Fultz for receiving the Tidrick Honors award and Janelle Hall for receiving the Mentor of the Year honor.

Thank you to the following sponsors who helped make this event free and open to the public:

Bell Brothers

Boesen the Florist

Confluence

D.M. Kelly and Company

Daugherty Auction & Real Estate Services, Inc.

Dewey Dodge Chrysler Jeep

Wells Dickson

Carl & Marcene Grant

Donald & Lois Hartline

Hummel’s

Iowa Family Photography

IP Pathways, LLC

Charles & Jaina Johnson

Knapp Properties

Steve & Connie Koehn

Ms. Harriet S. Macomber

Hanny Mason

Massage Heights (Ankeny)

Pinnacle Construction

Premier Catering (Chris Colter & Devin Rowling)

Roxanne Conlin & Associates, PC

Salisbury House & Gardens

Saturday Mfg.

Simonson & Associates Architects, LLC

Stew Hansen Dodge City Chrysler Jeep

Nick Van Patten

Victoria Cleaners

Whitfield & Eddy, PLC

Please support the businesses who donated items for our live and silent auction! With their support, we raised over $30,000 for Mentor Iowa!

Live Auction

1. Up, Up and Away

1 hot air balloon ride in the balloon Spitfire. Balloon ride will last 1 hour and will hold two passengers. Certificate expires December 31^st, 2010. Includes a bottle 2003 Merlot Twomey, 2 Mentor Iowa wine glasses and $50 in gift certificates to Panera Bread.

Donated by Tim and Elsie Cloyd, LaRue and Bob Maddox, Mentor Iowa, Panera Bread

Retail Value: $425

2. Under the Sea

18 inch cultured pearl necklace from Herman’s Fine Jewelry. Pearls are 6 ½ mm to 7 mm. This necklace features a magnetic catch. Wear your new pearls out when you use your $100 gift certificate to the Waterfront Seafood Market.

Donated by Herman’s Fine Jewelry, Waterfront Seafood Market

Retail Value: $650

3. Carnival

Acrylic painting on linen measuring 24 x 48 inches. Carnival is a fun painting designed to remind us all that no matter the circumstances, life should be fun.

Donated by Monica Agic of Art by Magic

Retail Value: $400

4. Iowa Barnstormers "Owner for a Night"

Four tickets and a personal "owners tour" of the field and opportunity to meet some of the players and coaches before the game. Enjoy a fun night out after the game with a $50 gift card to Dos Rios.

Donated by Matt and Erin Strawn, Dos Rios

Retail Value: $800

5. Cardinal and Gold or Purple and Gold?

4-50 yard line seats for the Iowa State vs. UNI football game (Saturday, September 25^th), $15 gift certificate to Hickory Park Restaurant and assorted ISU and UNI clothing items to cheer on your team in style.

Donated by David Erickson, Hickory Park Restaurant, Tailgate Clothing

Retail Value: $500

6. Sleek Elegance

Enjoy an extended weekend driving around in a 2010 Lexus RX350 from Willis Auto Campus. In order to maximize your driving experience, we have included 2 $50 QuikTrip gas cards to allow more people to see you driving this sleek and elegant vehicle. While road tripping, stop in Grimes and enjoy your dinner for 2 gift certificate to The Radish.

Donated by Willis Auto Campus, QuikTrip, The Radish

Retail Value: $500

7. KOSAMA – The Complete Body Transformation

Ten week program designed to increase lean muscle mass and transform the body from the core out at KOSAMA. Good at all KOSAMA locations in Ankeny, Clive and West Des Moines.

Donated by KOSAMA

Retail Value: $389

8. Kelly Boon

Original piece created by artist, Kelly Boon.

Donated by Kelly Boon

Retail Value: $500

9. Energy In Motion

Work in comfort and style with your Herman Miller Reaction Chair, $50 in gift certificates to Panera Bread, and a $25 gift card to Staples.

Donated by Pigott, Inc., Panera Bread, Staples

Retail Value: $925

10. A Rare Find

In the late 70's the Des Moines Ballet was organized with a great deal of enthusiasm in hope to become an important addition to the social life of the community. One of its earliest Board Members, artist Bill Fultz, was asked to come up with ideas to raise money. He decided to do a limited edition poster to be given as an inducement to contribute to the cause. This Ballet Poster has become a real collector’s piece. Also included in this auction item are 2 tickets from the Ballet Des Moines for their winter Nutcracker performance (date to be announced) held at Hoyt Sherman Place.

Donated by Bill Fultz, Ballet Des Moines

Retail Value: $1,000

11. Speed Racer

Enjoy this package created especially for Mentor Iowa by the Iowa Speedway. You will receive 4 Owners Suite Passes for the Prairie Meadows 200 ARCA Re/Max Series on Saturday, July 10^th. Park in style with your preferred parking pass. Also included are automobile themed t-shirts, pullover and women’s windbreaker. An autographed card of racetrack designer, Rusty Wallace, will be a treasured piece of memorabilia.

Donated by the Iowa Speedway, Bob Brown Chevrolet, Marty Lester

Retail Value: $450

12. Without Question

Sterling silver necklace that enhances your individuality.

Donated by Joseph’s

Retail Value: $335

13. A Royal Day

Enjoy 4 individual seats in the JE Dunn Construction skybox when the Kansas City Royals take on the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, May 22^nd. Don’t worry about parking because you can use the parking pass that comes with this package. Enjoy an overnight stay at the Westin Hotels & Resorts in Kansas City.

Donated by JE Dunn Construction, Westin Hotels & Resorts (Kansas City)

Retail Value: $500

14. Out of the Doghouse

When in trouble, use these two items to help ease your transition back into good graces. Included is 1 pound of family assorted chocolates each month for a year and a Pick Me Up Bouquet per month for one year from Boesen the Florist.

Donated by Suzette Homemade Candies, Boesen the Florist

Retail Value: $850

15. South Pacific Night Out

One night stay at the Embassy Suites Des Moines on the River, 2 tickets to see South Pacific (Wednesday, May 19^th at 7:30 pm) at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines and a $75 gift certificate to Splash Seafood Bar and Grill.

Donated by Embassy Suites Des Moines on the River, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

Retail Value: $350

16. West Des Moines Ultimate Makeover

For six weeks you will have full access to West Des Moines Snap Fitness. This includes 2 – 1 hour training sessions per week, supplements from NutriShop, and unlimited tanning at visual impact. At the end of the six weeks reward yourself with a manicure/pedicure from A Plus Nails, as well as, a cut/color from Blush Salon.

17. The Beauty of Des Moines

Framed and matted print of the Des Moines Skyline.

Donated by Stan Richard of Night Sky Events, Terri’s Frame Shop

Retail Value: $500

Silent Auction

Art

A1. After Supper

Original drawing from artist Bill Fultz.

Donated by Bill Fultz

A2. Courage to Love

Isabel Bloom sculpture titled “Courage to Love.”

Donated by Isabel Bloom L.L.C.

A3. Natural Beauty

Framed and matted print of Ledges State Park.

Donated by Marshall Greiman Photography

A4. One Who Is Born At The Time Of War

Toned silver gelatin print of Rwandan refugees Narame Fausta with her daughter, Esther, and her newborn, Makantamba.

Donated by Stephanie Conaway

A5. Speaks for Itself

Vintage framed piece made with tin from a local Iowa building.

Donated by West End Architectural Salvage

A6. Whimsical Flower

An Out of My Mind Designs original piece.

Donated by Peri Woltjer of Out of My Mind Designs

A7. One of a Kind

Mixed media on paper original piece custom made for Mentor Iowa. This piece is matted and framed.

Donated by AIR Art

A8. Best Friends

Framed and matted Terry Redlin print.

Donated by Scheels

A9. Summer Rapture

Framed and matted print from artist Wanda Mumm. Limited edition numbered 1327/2000.

Donated by Steve and Kim Stewart

A10. Terrace Hill

Terrace Hill print signed by Governor Chet Culver and First Lady Mari Culver.

Donated by Governor Chet Culver and First Lady Mari Culver

A11. Window to the World

6-Paned custom made window piece from Mentor Iowa mentor, Tiffany Thomas.

Donated by Tiffany Thomas of Froggy In Pearls

A12. Heart For All Seasons

Heart shaped dish made from blown glass. Letter Perfect is known for their fine stationery and unique gifts as well as featuring invitations from the country’s leading stationery companies.

Donated by Letter Perfect

A13. Reborn

Custom birdhouse made with recycled pieces of tin and wood.

Donated by My Business is for the Birds by Camillio Marasco

Clothing & Accessories

CA1. Dress to Impress

$100 gift certificate to K. Renee and a beauty package (Caribbean therapy: bath bar, body cream; Aveda: “light the way” soy wax candle, pure abundance volumizing clay conditioner and shampoo) from Rick Mosley Hair.

Donated by K. Renee, Rick Mosley Hair

CA2. A Piece of Silpada

An original Silpada necklace.

Donated by Victoria Iverson

CA3. Bright and Blue

Description coming from Connie and a $100 gift certificate to Blue Willi’s at West Glen.

Donated by Brighton Collectibles, Blue Willi’s at West Glen

CA4. Just For You

A retired Silpada ring in silver.

Donated by Jamie Sievers

Food & Wine

FW1. Home Grown

Private tour and wine tasting for 8 at Jasper Winery in Des Moines.

Donated by Jasper Winery

FW2. High Rise

Loaf of bread per month for a year.

Donated by Great Harvest Bread

FW3. SWINE

2 tickets to the 4^th Annual SWINE: Where Cork Meets Pork (Saturday, June 5^th) and a bottle each of Unite to Fight Cancer wine and Move to End Multiple Sclerosis wine.

Donated by Doug Bakker and Mindy Toyne

FW4. Taste, Learn and Enjoy

In-Store wine tasting at WineStyles of West Glen for up to twenty people.

Donated by WineStyles of West Glen

FW5. From the Cellar

A bottle of 2000 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon. Included are 2 Mentor Iowa wine glasses.

Donated by Bob & LaRue Maddox, Mentor Iowa

FW6. Groceries On Us

Enjoy the freedom of shopping at Dahl’s with this $100 gift card to buy whatever you would like for you and the family. Also included is a $40 gift certificate to Schwan’s.

Donated by Dahl’s, Schwan’s

FW7. Did You Save Room For Dessert?

2 free pie certificates to Village Inn, $25 gift certificate to Sweet Binney’s, ice cream cake certificate to Maggie Moo’s, 1 round cake gift certificate to Cold Stone Creamery in Johnston, $15 gift certificate to Flarah’s.

Donated by Village Inn, Sweet Binney’s, Maggie Moo’s, Cold Stone Creamery (Johnston), Flarah’s

FW8. Coffee Break

3 $5 gift certificates to Friedrichs Coffee, $15 gift certificate to Grounds for Celebration (Beaverdale), $10 gift certificate to The Village Bean Co. (East Village). French Press Brazil Coffee Maker & two flower themed coffee mugs from Kitchen Collage. 6 $5 gift certificates to Iowa Bakery Café, $25 gift certificate to My Favorite Muffin, 3 free dozen bagel gift certificates to Bruegger’s Bagels.

Donated by Friedrichs Coffee, Grounds for Celebration (Beaverdale), The Village Bean Co. (East Village), Kitchen Collage, Iowa Bakery Café, My Favorite Muffin, Bruegger’s Bagels

FW9. Rack ’em Up

Store your wine in this beautiful custom made steel wine rack.

Donated by the Village Blacksmith

FW10. Reserve Choice

Bottle of 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Curico Valley and bottle of 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough – New Zealand.

Donated by Tonic

FW11. Juan’s Finest

Enjoy this assortment of 6 two packs of some of Juan O’Sullivan’s finest salsa.

Donated by Sean & Becki Sullivan of Juan O’Sullivan’s

For the Family

FF1. The Newest Addition

A book, interactive CD, two stuffed animals and a Noah’s Ark themed quilt. $15 gift card to Me ’n Mommy To Be. Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players CD package with a t-shirt.

Donated by Louise Whitlow, Me’n Mommy To Be, Carpet Square Records

FF2. Van Gogh in Training

2010 summer art class of your choice at the Des Moines Art Center. $50 gift certificate to Whatta’ Dish located in historic Valley Junction.

Donated by the Des Moines Art Center, Whatta’ Dish

FF3. You’re Going to Love It

4 passes to Adventureland. 3 $20 gift certificates to Bianchi Boys Pizza & Pasta (Altoona), dine in only.

Donated by Adventureland of America, Bianchi Boys Pizza & Pasta

FF4. Outdoor Fun

1-hour trail ride at Jester Park Equestrian Center and a 1-hour canoe rental at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt.

Donated by the Polk County Conservation Board

FF5. Des Moines Family Attractions

4 passes to the Blank Park Zoo. 2 certificates for two games of Bowling for up to four at Air Lanes, 4 passes to the Des Moines Botanical Center.

Donated by Blank Park Zoo, Air Lanes, Des Moines Botanical Center

FF6. It’s Incredible

Cool Cat Party (Ten game cards with $7.00 and 3 attractions each, 10 unlimited buffets, 10 drinks & private room for 90 minutes) at the Incredible Pizza Company.

Donated by Incredible Pizza Company

FF7. See What’s Inside

1 Year Family Membership at the Science Center of Iowa. 3 one free meal cards (up to $10.00 value) to Jason’s Deli.

Donated by the Science Center of Iowa, Jason’s Deli

FF8. Family Photo Opportunity

Get the family all dressed up and have your photo taken with a $100 gift certificate to Portrait Innovations.

Donated by Portrait Innovations

FF9. The Playground

2 gift cards worth 2 general admissions each at the Playground for Kids in Ankeny. Afterwards take the kids for lunch with coupons for a free large pizza and $10 off at Old Chicago. Free round cake with your gift certificate to Cold Stone Creamery.

Donated by The Playground for Kids, Old Chicago, Cold Stone Creamery

FF10. Say Cheese

Family photography package from Iowa Family Photography. Includes outdoor family session with a 16 x 20 print. Visit www.IowaFamilyPhotography.com.

Donated by Alex Belikov with Iowa Family Photography

FF11. Who Am I

Certificate for 10 hours of research on your family tree from the Iowa Genealogical Society. Restore your family photo with a $100 gift certificate for photography services from Alexander’s Photography.

Donated by the Iowa Genealogical Society, Alexander’s Photography

FF12. The Ultimate Birthday Party

3 cards each good for the following to Chuckie Cheese’s: 1 large pizza, 4 drinks, 30 tokens. Also includes two party bags. Birthday party starter kit for 8 children from Nobbies. Free 8” round DQ Frozen Cake certificate from the Windsor Heights Dairy Queen.

Donated by Chuckie Cheese’s, Nobbies, Windsor Heights Dairy Queen

FF13. Play Time

A wide array of items for your kids to enjoy. Items include: Johnny Jungle Plane, prayer fluffles plush toy, picture frame, Dano ducki, traveling bingo game, Good Night World book and Classic Nursery Rhymes CD. Also included is an exclusive Casey’s train set.

Donated by Brilliant Sky Toy Store, Casey’s

FF14. Strike

62 Good for 1 Free game of bowling certificates (limit 1 free game per person per day) to Plaza Lanes, 5 $10 gift certificates (can be used once per day) to Trophy’s.

Donated by Plaza Lanes, Trophy’s

FF15. Sleepy Hollow Sports Fun

4 go-cart passes and 4 mini-golf passes to Sleepy Hollow Sports Park.

Donated by Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

FF16. Time to Save

Start the savings fund now with this $50 Savings Bond from Valley Bank (Ankeny). Also included are a wide variety of promotional items from the bank.

Donated by Valley Bank (Ankeny)

For the Home

FH1. Get Rid of those Pests

Gift certificate to Des Moines Pest Control, good for 2010 treatment up to $165.

Donated by Des Moines Pest Control

FH2. Makes Scents

2 burners and candles from Scentsy Wickless Candles.

Donated by Nancy Johnson of Scentsy Wickless Candles and LaRue Maddox

FH3. Curb Appeal

White and black constructed birdhouse, $25 gift card to Goode Greenhouse, Black & Decker automatic trimmer/hedger and a flower pot for a large plant.

Donated by Vic Scott Landscaping, Goode Greenhouse, Carver Ace Hardware, Earl May (West Des Moines)

FH4. Car Makeover

Custom car detailing (value not to exceed $200) gift certificate.

Donated by European Motorcars

FH5. Car Makeover II

Custom car detailing (value not to exceed $200) gift certificate.

Donated by European Motorcars

FH6. Tune Up

Your car will love you with a $20 gift card to Arnold Motor Supply, 2 gift certificates for full service at Jiffy Lube, 3 free oil changes to Tires Plus.

Donated by Arnold Motor Supply, Jiffy Lube, Tires Plus

FH7. Never Misses a Spot

Enjoy the perks of owning these two certificates to spruce up your home and save you time. Included is a gift certificate to Larry’s Window Service to clean all of the windows of your house and a gift certificate to The Maids good for a 1 time cleaning of your house.

Donated by Larry’s Window Service, The Maids

FH8. Treasure Chest

Enjoy the many treasures you can put away with this great space saver created from recycled wood by Iowa Prison Industries.

Donated by Iowa Prison Industries

FH9. Rock-A-Bye

The perfect spot for the toddler in your house to take a break. Your child will enjoy reading assorted books and playing with items from the Learning Post.

Donated by Iowa State Penitentiary, The Learning Post

FH10. Mr. Fix-It

You will receive four hours of handiwork from handyman, John Walvoord. Mr. Walvoord can do a wide variety of tasks from bathroom fix-up, flooring remodel and more.

Donated by John Walvoord

Golf

G1. Arnold’s Yard

Foursome with carts at Tournament Club of Iowa.

Donated by Tournament Club of Iowa

G2. Birdie

Foursome (no carts) at Toad Valley Golf Course. Four rounds of miniature golf are also included. Kin Folks Texas Style BBQ $20 gift card, t-shirt, 2 sauces and 1 rub.

Donated by Toad Valley Golf Course, Kin Folks Texas Style BBQ

G3. On the Green

Foursome with carts for 18 holes at the Ankeny Golf and Country Club. Smashburger (Ankeny) 4 $5 gift certificates.

Donated by the Ankeny Golf and Country Club, Smashburger

G4. The Bomber

Foursome with carts for 18 holes at Ballard Golf & Country Club in Huxley.

Donated by Ballard Golf & Country Club

G5. Chip Shot

Foursome with carts for 18 holes at Ballard Golf & Country Club in Huxley.

Donated by Ballard Golf & Country Club

G6. In The Woods

Foursome with carts for 18-holes at Woodland Hills Golf Course.

Donated by Woodland Hills Golf Course

G7. Fareway

Foursome with carts at Willow Creek Golf Course.

Donated by Willow Creek Golf Course

G8. Eagle

Foursome with carts at Lake Panorama Golf Course. Also included are 2 $25 gift certificates to Mi Mexico.

Donated by Lake Panorama Golf Course, Mi Mexico

G9. Hole In One

Foursome with carts at The Preserve Golf Course on Rathbun Lake. Valid Monday – Friday.

Donated by The Preserve Golf Course on Rathbun Lake

G10. Boji Getaway

Enjoy these attractions all located in Okoboji, Iowa. Foursome with carts at Brooks Golf Club, 2 passes to Cardio Plus, $30 gift certificate to Sportsman’s Pub.

Donated by Brooks Golf Club, Cardio Plus, Sportsman’s

G11. Iowa Jr. Masters

Foursome with carts at Veenker Memorial Golf Course (Ames).

Donated by Veenker Memorial Golf Course

G12. Senior PGA Golf Tour

4 tickets for any day, t-shirt and a hat for the 2010 Principal Charity Golf Classic.

Donated by the Principal Charity Golf Classic

Health & Beauty

HB1. Smile

Professional teeth whitening system. (value is $399)

Donated by Dr. Elizabeth Craig of Craig Dental Center

HB2. Look Good and Feel Good

$100 gift card, thermal styling spray and gentle moisture shampoo.

Donated by Capella Salon

HB3. Pamper Yourself

Assorted Mary Kay beauty products. 60 minute facial gift certificate from Anani Salon & Spa. $10 gift certificate from Noodle Zoo.

Donated by Kelly Bergquist, Anani Salon & Spa, Noodle Zoo

HB4. Half-Day Excursion

This package includes a one-hour body massage, European facial, spa manicure and foot treatment. One of Sahar’s most desired services and wonderful pick-me-up. Snack included.

Donated by Sahar’s

HB5. Serenity

Gift certificate for a manicure, pedicure and a 60 minute facial at Serenity Aveda Lifestyle Salon, and a pedicure package from Solar Nails.

Donated by Serenity Aveda Lifestyle Salon, Solar Nails

HB6. Med School

2 Des Moines University mini medical school tickets (five weekly sessions from 7 to 8:30 pm in February & March 2011). Also includes The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook and DMU sweatshirt.

Donated by Des Moines University

HB7. Des Moines Hottest Spot

Enjoy the warmth of a 1 hour rejuvenating massage from Robert Baehler with Aspen Athletic Clubs.

Donated by Robert Baehler of Aspen Athletic Clubs

HB8. I See You

Free eye exam from Dr. Maxwell with Whylie Eye Care (Altoona) and look sharp in your new pair of Georgio Armani sunglasses from Russ’ Uptown Optical.

Donated by Whylie Eye Care (Altoona), Russ’ Uptown Optical

HB9. The Soleil Experience

Soleil Experience gift card, toffee butter dark triple bronzer bottle, bottle of water and eye candy eyewear.

Donated by SOLEIL Tanning Spa

Out & About

OA1. 80/35

2 two-day VIP passes to the 80/35 music festival (July 3^rd – 4^th) in downtown Des Moines Western Gateway Park. Bands include Spoon, Slightly Stoopid, Railroad Earth and many more. You will also receive two 80/35 t-shirts. Show the world your pride in Des Moines with a custom shirt created by RAYGUN.

Donated by the Des Moines Music Coalition, RAYGUN

OA2. Fireflies

2 tickets to see Owl City perform at the Val Air Ballroom on Tuesday, May 4^th. Go to Tokens before the concert and use your $20 gift card. 2 $5 gift certificates to Mustard’s Restaurant can be used after the show.

Donated by Des Moines Radio Group, Tokens, Mustard’s Restaurant

OA3. Big Country Bash

2 tickets to the Big Country Bash concert (June 27^th) at Waterworks Park in Des Moines. Performers include: Getchen Wilson, Rodney Atkins, Trailer Choir, Jason Brown and many more. Also included is a $25 gift card to Django.

Donated by Citadel Broadcasting, Django

OA4. A Cosi Evening

$40 gift certificate to Cosi Cucina and 2 tickets to Don’t Dress for Dinner (June 11 – June 27, 2010) at the Des Moines Playhouse. Tickets can be exchanged for any other showtime.

Donated by Cosi Cucina, Bob and LaRue Maddox

OA5. Diamond Jo’s Getaway

Enjoy an overnight stay in a king whirlpool suite from the Country Inn and Suites in Northwood, Iowa. Diamond Jo’s will throw in 2 kitchen buffets and $50 in Diamond Dollars.

Donated by the Country Inn and Suites, Diamond Jo’s Casino

OA6. Live It Up

Enjoy one weekday (Sunday – Thursday) stay in a King or Queen room and two lunch buffets at the Riverside Casino in Riverside, Iowa.

Donated by Riverside Casino and Golf Resort

OA7. The Wild Rose

One night stay at the Wild Rose Casino and one gift card good for $50 at Dunigan's, Emmet's or Wild Perk.

Donated by the Wild Rose Casino (Emmetsburg)

OA8. Isle of Capri

Overnight stay in deluxe room (Sun - Thurs), breakfast for 2 at the Isle Buffet and $10 IslePlay per hotel guest.

Donated by The Isle of Capri Casino Hotel (Waterloo)

OA9. Ankeny Couples Weekend

Start the day off with two $20 gift certificates to Palmer’s Deli: enjoy a 1 hour massage with aromatherapy for two at Massage Heights; have dinner at the Iowa Culinary Institute on the DMACC Campus (restrictions apply) and spend the night at the Courtyard by Marriott. Top the night off with a $30 gift certificate to I-35 Spirits.

Donated by Palmer’s Deli, Massage Heights, Iowa Culinary Institute, Courtyard by Marriott, I-35 Spirits

OA10. Ankeny Day and Night

Overnight stay at the Ankeny Hampton Inn, Applebee’s Dinner for Two gift certificate, Wig and Pen $30 gift certificate.

Donated by Ankeny Hampton Inn, Applebee’s (Ankeny), Wig and Pen

OA11. Shakespeare on the Lawn

4 Tickets to Shakespeare on the Lawn series "The Merry Wives of Windsor," performances held July 15-18, 2010. Bottle of 2007 LaBaronne Montagne d’Alario white wine & bottle of 2007 Belleruche Cotes-Du-Rhone red wine.

Donated by Salisbury House and Gardens, Tonic

OA12. Are You Being Served

Overnight stay package from the Butler House on Grand, 2 $50 gift cards to Massage Envy and a $50 gift card to Biaggi’s.

Donated by the Butler House on Grand, Massage Envy, Biaggi’s

OA13. Ingersoll Eateries

2 $20 gift certificates to Big Tomato Pizza, 2 “two Ember Burger dinners” gift certificates from Jesse’s Embers, $10 gift certificate to Manhattan Deli, 2 “one large topping pizza” certificates from Noah’s Ark Ristorante and Fireside Lounge, 4 $10 gift certificates from Tim Flanagan’s.

Donated by Big Tomato Pizza, Jesse’s Embers, Manhattan Deli, Noah’s Ark Ristorante and Fireside Lounge, Tim Flanagan’s

OA14. Johnston Getaway

One night stay get away at the Des Moines/Urbandale Hilton Garden Inn & breakfast for two. Enjoy dinner with a $25 gift certificate to the Texas Roadhouse. Pick up dessert with a certificate for a free round cake from Cold Stone Creamery.

Donated by the Des Moines/Urbandale Hilton Garden Inn, Texas Roadhouse, Cold Stone Creamery

OA15. Sleep and Splash

Overnight stay in a deluxe room and waterpark passes for a family of 4 at Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark (Valid Sun – Thurs). Restrictions apply.

Donated by Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

OA16. Living History

Overnight stay package to the Comfort Suites (Living History Farms), family season pass to Living History Farms and 2 $25 gift certificates to the Machine Shed.

Donated by Comfort Suites (Living History Farms), Living History Farms, Machine Shed

OA17. A Fun Night Out

Enjoy a one night stay at Days Inn at Walnut Creek and a $50 gift certificate to the Q Barbeque Restaurant & Bar.

Donated by Days Inn at Walnut Creek, Q Barbeque Restaurant & Bar

OA18. Family Staycation

Overnight stay and four waterpark passes to the Honey Creek Resort State Park on Rathbun Lake (Moravia). Enjoy 2 rounds of golf during your stay. Certificate valid 4/25/10 thru 4.25/11. Restrictions apply.

Donated by Honey Creek Resort State Park on Rathbun Lake

OA19. Getaway In Style

One night stay in standard city view room (restrictions apply) and four waterpark passes to King’s Pointe Waterpark in Storm Lake, Iowa. $30 gift card to Martini’s (Storm Lake) and look good in your new Buena Vista sweatshirt.

Donated by King’s Pointe Waterpark (Storm Lake), Martini’s (Storm Lake), Buena Vista University

OA20. Don’t Dress for Dinner

One night stay to be used on a Friday or Saturday night & breakfast for two at the Marriott Hotel Des Moines Downtown, 2 tickets to “Don’t Dress for Dinner” playing June 11^th thru June 27^th at the Des Moines Playhouse, $25 gift card to Centro.

Donated by Marriott Hotel Des Moines Downtown, Des Moines Playhouse, Centro

OA21. West Side Story

Enjoy lunch or dinner in West Des Moines with a Wing Party gift certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings, $20 gift certificate to Champps, $20 gift card to PF Changs, and $25 gift card to the Cheesecake Factory.

Donated by Buffalo Wild Wings, Champps, PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory

OA22. A Little Bit of Everything

2 $25 gift certificates to A Taste of Italy, 2 $20 gift certificates to The Bake Shoppe, 2 $20 gift certificates to Tumea & Sons, 2 $10 gift certificates to Timothy’s Steakhouse & Pub, $25 gift card to Stella’s Diner, $10 gift certificate and Jade amulet from Great China.

Donated by A Taste of Italy, The Bake Shoppe, Tumea & Sons, Timothy’s Steakhouse & Pub, Stella’s Diner, Great China

OA23. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!

2 tickets to see Big Bad Voodoo Daddy! - Sunday, October 24th at 7:30 pm at the Iowa State Center located in Ames, Iowa.

Donated by the Iowa State Center

OA24. Sounds of Music

2 Silver tickets for the season finale of the Des Moines Symphony on Saturday, May 1st or Sunday, May 2nd, and a $75 gift certificate to Fire Creek.

Donated by the Des Moines Symphony, Fire Creek

OA25. Your Personal Shopping Experience

$25 gift card to Costco, $10 gift certificate to the Gortz Haus Gallery, $50 gift card to Jordan Creek Town Center, $30 gift card to Wellspring Book Store, $25 gift card to Target.

Donated by Costco, Gortz Haus Gallery, Jordan Creek Town Center, Wellspring Book Store, Target

OA26. No Dishes

Eat out every night of the week with 2 Lasagna dinner certificates from Baratta’s, 2 $10 gift certificates to Carlos O Kelly’s (Merle Hay), 2 “one free pizza” cards from Chuck’s Restaurant, $20 gift certificate to The Club Car, $20 gift card to Macaroni Grill and a $25 gift certificate to Nick’s Bar & Grill.

Donated by Baratta’s, Carlos O Kelly’s, Chuck’s Restaurant, The Club Car, Macaroni Grill, Nick’s Bar & Grill

OA27. Altoona Eateries

$50 gift certificate to AJ’s Steakhouse (Prairie Meadows), $25 gift certificate to the Big Steer Restaurant & Lounge, $25 gift certificate to Claxon’s Smokehouse & Grill, 2 pie certificates from Village Inn.

Donated by Prairie Meadows, Big Steer Restaurant & Lounge, Claxon’s Smokehouse & Grill, Village Inn

OA28. Beaverdale Hot Spots

2 $5 gift certificates to Beaverdale Confections, $50 gift certificate to Tally’s Restaurant, Dinner for 2 gift certificate (up to $50) from Chef’s Kitchen.

Donated by Beaverdale Confectins, Tally’s Restaurant, Chef’s Kitchen

Sports & Fitness

SF1. Accelerate

10 training sessions through Acceleration Iowa.

Donated by Acceleration Iowa

SF2. To The Extreme

Get yourself in the best shape of your life by with an intense 10 week course from Farrell’s USMA Extreme Bodyshaping program. Look even better with your five 3 Free UV sessions or Buy 1 get 1 Free Spa Session gift cards plus eyewear & tanning lotion from Planet Beach Tanning.

Donated by Farrell’s USMA, Planet Beach Tanning

SF3. Go Cubs Go

8 reserved grandstand seats and the chance to throw out the 1^st pitch of an Iowa Cubs home game. Enjoy a $40 gift certificate to Johnny’s Hall of Fame.

Donated by the Iowa Cubs, Johnny’s Hall of Fame

SF4. Proud To Be A Cyclone

4 hillside tickets to the Northern Illinois vs. Iowa State football game scheduled for Thursday, September 2^nd. Show off your Cyclone pride with an autographed football from Dan McCarney and his staff from several years ago. Enjoy dinner with 3 $20 gift cards to Okoboji Bar & Grill.

Donated by Iowa State University, Willy Knolmayer, Okoboji Enterprises

SF5. The Menace

Family fun pack to an upcoming Des Moines Menace soccer game. Also included are two Mug Club Memberships, $40 gift card & glass pitcher/stein from Granite City.

Donated by the Des Moines Menace, Granite City

SF6. Drake Relays

2 Thurs/Fri/Fri-Night tickets to the 2011 Drake Relays. Enjoy dinner with 2 $25 gift certificates to Murphy’s Bar and Grill.

Donated by Drake University, Murphy’s Bar and Grill

SF7. MLB Road Trip

Two vouchers redeemable for two tickets each (4 seats total) for the Kansas City Royals and two reserved seats for the St. Louis Cardinals. Restrictions apply for both teams.

Donated by the Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals

SF8. Fun at the YMCA

Tri-annual 2 Adult membership certificate.

Donated by the YMCA of Greater Des Moines

SF9. Go Hawkeyes

Two tickets to cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes as they take on Eastern Illinois on Saturday, September 4^th. Be dressed in official University of Iowa gear with a sweatshirt, shirt and hat from Tailgate Clothing. Remember your day with a framed “Kinnick Stadium” picture.

Donated by Frank and Susan Stork, Tailgate Clothing, Deck the Walls

SF10. The Next Lance Armstrong

$25 gift certificate to Bike World, Bell bike helmet; 2 bike lights, speed zone sport cyclocomputer from Rasmussen Bike Shop; 2 neon pink fanny packs and 2 water bottles from Barr Bike & Fitness.

Donated by Bike World, Rasmussen Bike Shop, Barr Bike & Fitness

SF11. The Suite Life at Principal Park

4 tickets in a box suite for the Iowa Cubs game on Friday, May 7^th at 6:35 pm. Also included is an autographed baseball from former I-Cub Alfonso Soriano.

Donated by City Supply Corp, Iowa Cubs

SF12. The Complete Workout Package

Visual Impact tanning package.

Gift certificate to 1 month unlimited CrossFit classes to CrossFit Des Moines.

Donated by CrossFit Des Moines, Visual Impact

SF13. Kansas Speedway Checkered Flag

4 Tickets each day for 8 total to the Kansas Speedway races on May 1 & 2. Preferred parking pass each day and 4 infield track passes for May 2^nd.

Donated by Steve and Connie Koehn

SF14. Walnut Ridge

Certificates for a 3 month membership to the Ridge Club and two 30 minute Hydroworx training sessions. Certificates must be set up by 6/30/10.

Donated by Walnut Ridge

SF15. New Year’s Resolution

3 Month individual membership & 2 Free Personal Training Sessions at Aspen Athletic Clubs.

Donated by Aspen Athletic Clubs

SF16. Campus Life

10 “1 day” passes from the Altoona Campus.

Donated by the Altoona Campus

SF17. Respect

AIM High certificate (beginning Tae Kwon Do for kids).

Donated by Farrell’s USMA

SF18. Respect II

AIM High certificate (beginning Tae Kwon Do for kids).

Donated by Farrell’s USMA

Memorabilia

M1. Iowa’s Golden Girl

Autographed photo from 2008 gold medalist and Dancing with the Stars champion, Shawn Johnson. She signed the photo in gold pen.

Donated by Marty Lester

M2. Super Bowl MVP

Autographed 8 x 10 from Super Bowl XLI MVP, Kurt Warner.

Donated by the First 4 First Foundation

M3. Twin Cities Finest

Autographed 8 x 10’s of Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson and Kevin Williams. This also includes an 8 x 10 of Minnesota Twins manager, Ron Gardenhire.

Donated by the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins

M4. The Bambino

Framed and matted picture of Babe Ruth. Also included is a $20 gift card to the Latin King.

Donated by Anders Olson of The Rookie, Latin King

M5. Pieces of Baseball History

5 autographed baseballs from the following Major League Baseball players: Orlando Hudson, Shane Victorino, Chase Utley, Randy Wells, Robin Roberts.

Donated by Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Iowa Cubs

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