Here’s a list of items available for bid at our 43rd NMS Auction, scheduled for March 9 at Laurel Manor in Livonia. Please view the items prior to auction night, which will help you plan for specific items.
52 Card Games
52 CARD – CHOICE OF LIVE! Buy a playing card for $100 and play your chances to win almost ANY of our live auction items. Only 52 cards will be sold. • Excludes Hamilton tickets, Live #12, and Shinola tote, Live #22.
52 CARD – PICK SIX! New destinations have been added to the famous “Take Six Nights” package. Purchase a playing card for $100 and you may win six nights at your choice of any of these Accor Hotels properties: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, California Austin, Texas Chicago, Illinois Le Château Montebello, Quebec, Canada The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, Canada Scottsdale Princess, Arizona Chateau Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya, Africa St. Andrews, Scotland You may use your nights all at once or in any combination of nights. YOU DECIDE! There is no expiration date. Only 52 cards will be sold.
Dan Stall, Inc., Birmingham
Items for bid
1. LOCAL DATE OVERNIGHT
Get away from it all without going too far, indulge in a luxurious dinner, and sleep late the next morning. Start your evening with dinner for two at Hyde Park Steakhouse before checking in for a one-night stay in a deluxe guestroom at The Inn at St. John’s.
• Includes $200 gift card to Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse. Reservations recommended.
• Includes $50 Uber gift card
• Includes one-night stay at The Inn at St. John’s.
Kathryn and George Pappas, Northville
Lindsey Rossow-Rood and Craig Rood, Livonia
The Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth
2. STARDOCK VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE
Ever wonder how video games are developed? Interested in trying virtual reality? Grab up to five of your friends or family for this local, behind-the-scenes tour and experience. Visit Stardock, a software development company famous for both desktop customization software and PC strategy games. After the tour, participate in a virtual reality gaming demo.
• Tour is for all ages and can be scheduled from 9am-5pm on a business day.
• No expiration date.
Stardock Corporation, Plymouth
3. STOCK YOUR PANTRY
Stock your pantry with all the necessities! Includes local and non-local goods that will make whipping up a meal a breeze.
• Cow share: 1⁄4 of a hormone-, steroid- and antibiotic-free steer. Steer is raised on a small farm and fed both corn and hay
• Rao’s Sauces: Marinara, 4 Cheese, Sensitive Marinara, Tomato Basil, and Pizza
• Olive Oil: 12 bottles of Greek olive oil
• Pasta: spaghetti, linguini, ditali, and orecchiette
• Oils & Dressings: extra virgin olive oil, organic red wine vinegar, roasted garlic dressing, garlic-infused olive oil, chili pepper-infused olive oil
• Antipasto: roasted peppers with golden raisins & pine nuts, roasted peppers with portobello mushrooms, grilled artichokes, grilled green olives, grilled mushroom
• Eight all-natural rubs from Spiceology
• McClure’s Pickles: four-pack
• Traditional Medicinals – six boxes of herbal teas
• Teas include: Throat Coat, Ginger with Chamomile, Peppermint, Cup of Calm, Nighty Night, and Green Tea Lemongrass
James Edington, Bancroft
Friends of New Morning School
Rao’s Homemade, Edison, NJ
Kasandrinos International LLC, Naperville, IL
Spiceology, Spokane, WA
McClure’s Pickles, Detroit
Traditional Medicinals, Sebastopol, CA
4. DEARBORN COUNTRY CLUB GOLF AND LUNCH
Grab your favorite pals and enjoy a round of 18-holes at the Dearborn Country Club. Founded at the prompting of Henry Ford in 1923, Dearborn Country Club offers one of the most challenging courses in Michigan. Package includes golf with carts and lunch for four.
Ed and Louise Popyk, Dearborn
5. MACKINAC ISLAND ADVENTURE
Take a trip to the magnificent Mackinac Island! Add to your experience with this exciting lot!
• One-night stay in a Main Street room at the Chippewa Hotel Waterfront. Certificate is good on a Sunday-Thursday stay in June, September, or October, based on availability. Expires October 25, 2019. Not available during long holiday weekends.
• Two round-trip ferry tickets with Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry. Expires October 31, 2019.
• Lunch or dinner for two at Horn’s Gaslight Bar. Includes an appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert. Alcoholic beverages and gratuity are not included.
• Butterfly House and Insect World admission for two adults and two children. Expires October 1, 2019.
• Four rounds of 18 holes at The Jewel including a horse-drawn carriage between the Grand Nine and Woods Nine, provided tee times are available. Expires October 27, 2019.
Chippewa Hotel Waterfront
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
Horn’s Gaslight Bar
Butterfly House and Insect World
Grand Hotel Mackinac
6. HANDCRAFTED STORAGE BENCH
Get style and storage for your entryway with this beautiful, handcrafted bench made by a New Morning School grandpa. It provides three cubby storage spaces perfect for smaller items or baskets, with additional storage under the flip top seat.
Brian Becker, White Lake
7. ANDIAMO DETROIT RIVERFRONT FIREWORKS FOR TWO
A summer tradition in Detroit, kick off summer at the 61st annual Ford Fireworks. Avoid the crowds and enjoy this VIP riverfront viewing experience and dinner at Andiamo Detroit Riverfront. Redeem the night of the event, currently scheduled for June 24, 2019.
• Dinner is included; alcohol and tip not included.
• Includes parking.
Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Detroit
8. LUNCH WITH THE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
Treat your kids to lunch with their favorite teachers! The winner (one child) of this item will get to enjoy lunch with Miss Christine and Miss Cynthia and bring along one New Morning School friend or sibling.
Christine Jansen, Canton
Cynthia Weber, Ypsilanti
Adopt-a-Gift donors
9. KIDS’ COOKING CLASS PARTY AT CRISPELLI’S
Who wants to have a unique kids’ birthday party experience? Look no further than Crispelli’s, a restaurant-like eatery concept that is steeped in the old world. Part bakery, part pizzeria, part Italian mercado, Crispelli’s focuses on affordable gourmet and is certain to entertain and excite your young guests. This package features a pizza-making party for 20 kids, ages 5+. Package also includes a dessert. Party must be scheduled at 9:30 am on a Saturday or Sunday. Date of class is subject to availability at the Berkley location only. Expires March 9, 2020.
Crispelli’s Bakery and Pizzeria, Berkley
10. FRIENDS NIGHT OUT
Do you have an axe to grind? Time to try your hand at this nationwide trend. BATL Axe Throwing in Novi will host a group of four for a one-hour lesson and contest. Founded in 2006 in Toronto, BATL sets the mark for this fun and interesting new sport. Coaching is provided to ensure you get the most out of this experience. Reservations are required.
BATL Axe Throwing, Novi
11. PEACEFUL ESCAPE
Want some relaxation in your life? This package includes self-care from several local spas, allowing you to schedule relaxation when you need it most.
• 90-minute therapeutic massage at Soothe
• Ahava Dead Sea Mud and Soap gift pack
• Massage Luxe 60-minute facial (Novi, West Bloomfield, Troy, or Birmingham locations)
• $75 gift card to New Body Therapeutics
• $100 gift card to Ashka Salon
Soothe, Plymouth
Staci and Fabio Giske, Farmington Hills
Walter and Kenyatta Stephens, Farmington Hills
New Body Therapeutics, Northville
Ashka Salon, Canton
12. HAMILTON IN DETROIT – SOLD OUT!
Super fans know all of the words to this modern and award-winning American musical about the life of founding father Alexander Hamilton. With music and lyrics written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton received 11 Tony Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for drama and many other accolades as it broke boundaries and records on Broadway and beyond. Whether this is your first time experiencing it live or your fifteenth, it is certain to be a night to remember when you see this sold-out performance at the iconic Fisher Theater in Detroit.
• Four tickets on Saturday, April 13, 2019
• Row L located in the right balcony
Friends of New Morning School
13. HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
What could be better than a week on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina? Marriott’s Harbour Club features world-class relaxation and fun. There is plenty of room for the whole family or a group of friends up to eight people. The spacious two-bedroom, two-bath condo-style villa features separate living and dining areas, and a fully-equipped kitchen. Enjoy the state-of-the-art fitness center and a sparkling outdoor pool. The resort is within walking distance of the marina, where you will find waterfront dining, shopping and a variety of water activities to enjoy. You can sightsee, play championship golf, and bike or stroll by the sound or along meandering trails. No pets, please.
• Seven-day stay for September 22-29, 2019
• Subject to availability, the dates and/or location may be able to be changed.
James and Nancy Vermeulen, Plymouth
14. SIGNED CARLOS SANTANA GUITAR
Own a piece of guitar music history with this guitar signed by music legend, Carlos Santana. His band, Santana, was the first band that mixed his Latin American roots with rock and roll. In the late 1990s, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Carlos Santana as number 20 on their list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of all time. Santana has received numerous awards throughout his career which include ten Grammys and three Latin Grammy Awards. In 2000, his album Supernatural tied Michael Jackson’s record for the most Grammy Awards in a year with a total of eight.
Friends of New Morning School
15. WINE DINNER FOR SIX
Perfect for business or pleasure, entertain your guests with a four-course dinner at EG Nick’s in downtown Plymouth. Work with Chef Frank Agostino to plan a dinner certain to impress your friends. Each course will come with a special wine pairing.
• Sunday through Thursday only; date must be selected ahead of time.
EG Nick’s, Plymouth
Frank Agostino, Plymouth
16. LET’S PLAY GOLF
FORE! Planning out your summer of golf excursions, but don’t have time to travel far? Let us help you out! Enjoy golfing at several local courses. This package includes:
• Bushwood Golf Club -18 holes of golf for four with a cart; expires 10/1/2019.
• Dunham Hills Golf Club -18 holes of golf with cart for four people; expires 10/30/19
• Golf lessons at Travis Pointe Country Club with Golf Pro. Three 30-minute lessons can be redeemed between April and August 2019
• St. John’s Golf Course – $60.00 Gift Certificate
Bushwood Golf Club, Northville
Dunham Hills Golf Club, Hartland
Andrew Thielk, Ann Arbor
St. John’s Golf Course, Plymouth
17. M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!!!
Put on your mouse ears and explore the park of your choice with five (5) one-day Hopper Passes to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. With a Disney Park Hopper ticket, enjoy the freedom to be more spontaneous and relaxed with your daily vacation plans. Come and go as you please through all four Walt Disney World theme parks on the same day for each day of your tickets – choose from Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Whereas a typical ticket will only allow admission to one theme park per day, a Park Hopper Pass allows you to hop back and forth between all four parks.
Walt Disney World, Orlando
18. M1 CONCOURSE THRILL RIDE FOR TWO
Do you have the need for speed? M1 Concourse is a premier facility for the auto enthusiast located in Pontiac. You’ll find private garages of all sizes, the Champion Motor Speedway, and a 1.5 mile performance track, as well as attractions and retail open to the public. The Champion Motor Speedway was developed with renowned track designer Martyn Thake and accommodates users of all levels providing an authentic race track experience. Grab a friend and buckle your seat belts as you experience three Hot Laps each in either the Dodge Viper ACR or the Dodge Hellcat. Participants must be 12 years of age or older. Expires March 9, 2020.
M1 Concourse, Pontiac
19. DETROIT SOPHISTICATION
Enjoy a night out on the town with the Detroit Symphony at Orchestra Hall, dine at Vertical with a $100 gift card, and finish your evening with a one-night stay at Aloft Detroit in the historic David Whitney Building.
• Two symphony tickets valid for one of the following options:
• Vivaldi’s Gloria, an uplifting chorale performance conducted by Nicholas McGegan who is hailed as “one of the finest baroque conductors of his generation,” on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 7:30 pm
• Or, Bruckner’s Third Symphony featuring internationally acclaimed classical pianist Beatrice Rana and conducted by Kent Nagano, music director of the Montreal Symphony, on Friday, May 24, 2019, at 8 pm.
• Aloft stay expires May 1, 2020, and includes valet parking.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit
Vertical Detroit, Detroit
Aloft Detroit at the David Whitney, Detroit
20. PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY
Kids, this is your chance! Have you ever wanted to run the school? Make all the decisions? Have a wild day? It’s your day! Start by leading all of the students in an all-school meeting. What will you do on your special day? Write for the Zorse News? Lead a teacher meeting? Help in the classrooms? You’re in charge, so you pick. At lunchtime, Elaine will take you and a friend out to lunch. It will be a day to remember.
Elaine Kennedy, Northville
21. DRUMMOND ISLAND RETREAT AND FISHING FOR FOUR
Enjoy a week on Drummond Island in this cozy cabin on the water. This cabin features vaulted ceilings in the family room with fireplace and extra-large sliding glass doors leading to the deck. The adjacent dining and kitchen area includes snack-bar seating. Enjoy a spacious first floor master bedroom with full bath and a two-person jetted tub. Upstairs is a huge room with two queen beds and full bath. Includes a first-floor laundry. This cabin is part of The Drummond Island resort and guests have access to all its amenities including bicycles, kayaks, canoes, tennis, outdoor pool, and sauna. The golf course and fine dining is on the property as well. Other popular activities include fishing, boating, ATV, or side-by-side rentals. Nature abounds in this stunning location. This cabin has three queen beds and a sofa bed in the family room with two full baths.
• Dates available: to be mutually agreed upon between Memorial Day to October 1, 2019, excluding June 22-29, 2019.
• Enjoy a day of fishing for four with Jerry Mike Falor, a local, experienced fisherman. Date and time are mutually agreed upon.
Alicia Palma Van Pelt, Plymouth
Jerry Mike Falor, Drummond Island
22. SHINOLA SOFT SATCHEL
Great craftsmanship speaks for itself and this bag is no exception. Designed in Detroit, this Shinola medium tote is made from stone-colored leather. Practical as well as timeless, its interior has three separate pockets. It features a hidden magnetic closure, a canvas-lined interior, classic hardware, two open pockets, one exterior pocket, detachable key fob, and a 9” handle drop. This bag will be your go-to bag for years to come.
Jeannine and Dan Laible, Dearborn
Shinola, Detroit
23. DETROIT SPORTS PACKAGE
If you are a fan of Detroit sports teams, you are with our teams in good times…and in less than good times. Celebrate your fandom with this sampling of tickets to see our home teams rebuild and enjoy the tradition that is sports in Detroit. Includes $100 gift card for Uber.
• Four first-row Gridiron Club tickets for the first Detroit Lions home game in December 2019, excluding premium games. Premium games are defined as all Monday night games and Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers. If the first home game in December is a premium game, the bidder’s tickets will be for the following non-premium home game.
• Four tickets to the Detroit Red Wings vs New York Islanders on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 1pm (section 102; Row 13; Seats 1-4; parking pass included).
• Four tickets to the Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at 1:10pm (Box Seats, Section 117, Row 4; near first base, only four rows off the grass! Comes with parking pass.)
HELP Financial, Plymouth
Pak-Rite Industries, Ecorse
James and Nancy Vermeulen, Plymouth
Lindsey Rossow-Rood and Craig Rood, Livonia
24. MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF HANSEL & GRETEL
Join opera fans on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, for the Michigan Opera Theatre premier production of Englebert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel at the Detroit Opera House. See the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale like never before with award-winning puppetry by Basil Twist. This is a lavish and magical production accompanied by Humperdinck’s classic, lyrical score. Enjoy before show drinks and appetizers at Lumen in Beacon Park with a $50 gift card and stay the night downtown with a one-night stay at Aloft Detroit in the historic David Whitney Building.
• Aloft stay expires May 1, 2020, and includes valet parking
Michigan Opera Theatre, Detroit
Lumen, Detroit
Aloft, Detroit
25. ALL THAT JAZZ IN NEW ORLEANS
Spend seven days and six nights in the “Big Easy!” Enjoy a studio condo just 100 feet off Bourbon Street in the heart of New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. This space can accommodate up to four guests with a queen bed and a queen pull-out sofa. It includes a full kitchen, one full bath, washer/dryer, and WiFi. Seven days can be divided into three weekend visits or split between two couples. Donors are flexible on the definition of “weekend!” This package also comes with two tickets for a Super City Tour of New Orleans, two tickets for a daytime Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez, and the Original Cocktail Tour for two.
• On the Original Cocktail Tour, learn the fascinating history of New Orleans’ signature cocktails. Enjoy complimentary NATCHEZ Jazz Punch to start your evening and behind the scenes access to world renowned establishments. Visit classic venues and latest cocktail hot spots. Expires 1/1/2020.
• Day Jazz Cruise is good for two guests; it includes live narration of history, port, and city highlights. Enjoy the Steamboat Stompers Jazz Band, steam engine room visits, and indoor and outdoor seating. Food is available for purchase, not included. Expires 1/1/2020.
• Haunted History Tour is good for two guests; choose from eight different tours.
• This package is not available during the week of Mardi Gras.
Jeannine and Dan Laible, Dearborn
New Orleans Steamboat Company, New Orleans
Haunted History Tours, New Orleans
26. STAR WARS – SIGNED POSTER
This is a must-have for any collector of American film memorabilia. Take home this Star Wars: A New Hope movie poster autographed by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, John Williams, and George Lucas. Also includes two cut-outs autographed by legends Alec Guinness and Peter Cushing. Certificate of authenticity is included.
Friends of New Morning School
27. WALLEYE FISHING WITH CAPTAIN NICK
Grab three friends and set off on a five-hour guided walleye fishing trip on the Detroit River on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Captain Nick has 35 years of Detroit River fishing experience on his 23-foot, open-top, American Panga boat. Walleye are native to Lake Erie and the Ohio River and are a member of the perch family. Your family will delight in your catch of the day! Fishing license required and responsibility of each individual.
• Children ages six and up are welcome and are responsible for their own life vests.
• Boat departs from Libra Marina in Wyandotte at 7am.
• All equipment is included.
Adriana and Ryan Gauthier, Northville
28. BEAUTIFUL HANDCRAFTED STORAGE COFFEE TABLE
This must have handcrafted rustic coffee table is as much storage as it is table. Made of pine, this table features two separate compartments that will keep your living space organized yet stylish with the surface burn look. Table measures 34-1⁄2 inches wide and 19-1⁄4 inches long.
Dawn and Guy Lauzon, Garden City
29 . DAVID BOWIE SIGNED ALBUM
David Bowie was an artist and an enigma, and since his untimely passing in 2016, he has been elevated to his rightful place as a pioneering legend of rock n roll. Be a master collector and establish your superfan status with this framed album signed by David Bowie. Certificate of authenticity is included.
Friends of New Morning School
30. OLYMPIA THREE-PIECE LUGGAGE SET
Upcoming travel? Need new luggage? As seen on the Today Show, this hard plastic, three-piece Olympia luggage set is certain to make your next trip easy and stylish. Its unique purple color will help you identify your luggage at baggage claim in a sea of black suitcases. Go ahead, you deserve it!
Denise Harris, Novi
31. ANNA MARIA ISLAND GETAWAY
Spend a week in a “Paradise Cottage” with all of its old Florida charm as well as newly updated appliances and decor. This lovely and colorful two-bedroom, two-bath home feels brand new and sleeps up to six. You’ll enjoy tile floors throughout, a large eat-in kitchen, laundry room, comfortable and attractive furnishings with an updated island vibe, flat-panel televisions (including a smart TV), WiFi, a heated pool, and much more. Fall in love with this adorable island cottage located just two blocks from the beach at Bean Point or one block to historic Rod & Reel Pier. This charmer is the perfect spot for visitors who want the private, residential ambiance of the north end of Anna Maria Island. Choose from the following dates: June 15-22, 2019, or August 3-10, 2019.
*Date must be selected and communicated to donor by April 1, 2019.
Rick and Joni Scherrer, Anna Maria Island, Florida
32. AVENGERS AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO
A super piece of memorabilia for the super fan in all of us. Take home this framed photograph signed by the stars of the 2012 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. Autographed by the stars of the film: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, and Samuel L. Jackson. Certificate of authenticity is included.
Friends of New Morning School
33. STOCK YOUR BAR!
Enjoy these libations and let the good times roll! This package includes an assortment of bourbon, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey, and other liquors, and comes with a great beverage tub.
New Morning School Families
Brekx, St. Louis, Missouri
34. 55″ 4K ULTRA HIGH DEFINITION SMART TV
Razor sharp picture. Endless entertainment. The 4-Series 4K TCL Roku TV delivers stunning picture performance while bringing all your favorite content through a simple, intuitive interface in a sleek modern design. Features include:
• 4K Ultra HD Resolution
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) Technology
• 4K Creative Pro upscaling engine
• 120Hz CMI effective refresh rate
• Dual-band Wi-Fi & Ethernet port
• Stream 500,000 movies & TV episodes across thousands of streaming channels
Lindsey Rossow-Rood and Craig Rood, Livonia
35. NEW MORNING KIDS’ HANDCRAFTED CANVAS
Enjoy artwork created by your kids! These modern art-inspired canvases were created by the preschool classes with the assistance of parent Anne Vondracek. Choose the size that fits your home or office space. Each canvas comes with a photo book detailing the creation process.
• Lot A – Large 30”x 48”
• Lot B – Small 20”x 24”
Anne Vondracek, Novi
36. LIGHT IT UP! – DEDICATED GIVING PADDLE RAISE
Raise your paddle to make a tax-deductible cash donation to benefit this year’s students and beyond. We are a shining gem in Plymouth. Help us shine brighter!
• We need to say who we are and be proud with new, sparkling, state-of-the art signs on the building and by the road.
Then, cultivate our students’ creativity:
• Bus transportation for field trips help students to create connections in their learning.
• Our kids need iPads, Chromebooks, technology equipment, and the newest software.
• We need to update the classrooms with new, state-of-the-art hands-on materials.
• And, add state-of-the-art equipment for our STEM classes.
Raise your paddle this evening to support us looking proud on the outside and cutting-edge on the inside! Thank you for your belief in what we do.
Enrichment Fund Pacesetters:
Anonymous
Bennett Family, Chelsea
Lindsey Rossow-Rood and Craig Rood
37. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Escape to the Pacific Northwest and explore Vancouver. Package includes four nights of deluxe accommodations at the five-star, Conde Nast award-winning Fairmont Waterfront in downtown Vancouver. Wake to the sights and sounds of Vancouver’s harbor and enjoy the upscale comfort provided by this “5 Green Key” sustainable hotel, complete with an herb garden on the roof and beehives filled with honey bees with their own “Bee Butler.” Step out for the day and explore the dynamic downtown shops, restaurants and public market in a town designed for pedestrians. Just a short walk from the renowned Stanley Park and a short bus ride from the Capilano Suspension Bridge, a trip to Vancouver holds fun for everyone regardless of season.
Dan Stall, Inc., Birmingham
38. DETROIT PISTONS VIP
Enjoy a Pistons game courtside! Package includes four courtside tickets and parking to see the Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers, on Wednesday, April 3, at 7:00pm. Food and drinks included before and during game at the MotorCity Casino Club inside Little Caesars Arena.
Kelly & Cullen McKinney, Canton
39. NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM ROAD TRIP
Are you a Corvette Connoisseur? Enjoy a one-night stay at the Courtyard Marriott hotel in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Spend your day at the Corvette Museum exploring the 115,000 square-foot building housing more than 80 Corvette models and concept cars. Includes admission for four adults. Also included is a $100 Mobil gas card to enjoy on the open road.
Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Bowling Green, Kentucky
National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Lindsey Rossow-Rood and Craig Rood, Livonia
40. LAY BACK AND KICK UP YOUR FEET!
You’ve earned it! You pick the color and style of a La-Z-Boy chair with this certificate good for $599 retail value toward the purchase of any La-Z-Boy product. The winner will be responsible for any remaining balance. Good at any authorized dealer except Art Van Furniture. Expires April 10, 2019, U.S. only.
La-Z-Boy, Monroe
41. BOEING EXPERIENCE
Have you ever wanted to be in the pilot’s seat of a 747? This experience provides you and three friends with “flying lessons” with an instructor in a 747 flight simulator. This flight simulator is used by actual pilots to train and keep them current in flight hours and standards. Now you will get the chance to experience flying a jumbo jet yourself! Take off and land anywhere in the world!
• Includes worldwide database of airports and scenery.
• Mutually agreed upon date.
Kalitta Air, Ypsilanti
42. “A THREE-HOUR TOUR” (GILLIGAN NOT INCLUDED)
Enjoy a three-hour captain-guided boat tour on the Detroit river with lunch or dinner for up to six people at the Detroit Yacht Club. Captain Ed Johnsick will pilot the boat, a 1977, 42-foot Grand Bank trawler built in Singapore.From the cabins or upper deck, take in the views of Downtown Detroit and Windsor from the river and appreciatethe skylines and changes of these two great cities. Let Captain Ed enthrall you with stories of Prohibition andinformative details about the ships of all sizes going by. Follow your tour with lunch or dinner in the historic diningroom of the Detroit Yacht Club.
• Ages six and above. Children under 10 must bring and wear their own life jackets.
• Snacks are not provided, but can be brought on board. Please, no bananas, as this is considered bad luck by sailors.
• Not a good idea for anyone prone to seasickness.
Alicia Palma Van Pelt, Plymouth
43. NO COOKING REQUIRED
Who needs a night or two off from cooking each week? Enjoy four individual meals per week for six weeks from Harvest Kitchen. Harvest Kitchen is led by two-time James Beard Award semifinalist Magdiale Wolmark. Harvest Kitchen partners with Tantré Farms, an organic farm since 1993 and located in Chelsea, to bring customers local, fresh, and nutritious ingredients. Choose the menu that fits your preferences. Allergen-friendly meal options are available. Package includes a $100 gift card to use towards home delivery costs or meals can be picked up.
Harvest Kitchen, Ann Arbor
Adopt-a-gift donors
44. FIREHOUSE VIP TOUR AND FIRE TRUCK RIDE
Visit the downtown Plymouth firehouse for a VIP station tour for six. Following the tour, both children and adults will delight in a driving tour around Plymouth in a fire truck.
Northville City Fire Department-Plymouth Station, Plymouth
45. BARRY SANDERS SIGNED SILVERDOME SEAT
Complete or start your Detroit sports collection with this impressive shadow box containing a seat from the historic Pontiac Silverdome signed by 1997 NFL MVP, 2004 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and Detroit Lions legend, Barry Sanders.
• Shadow box dimensions: 29″ tall, 38″ wide, 7″ deep
• Certificate of authenticity is included
Pro Sports Zone, Livonia
46. BROADWAY IN DETROIT! WAITRESS
A delicious new Broadway musical baked from the heart, Waitress tells the story of diner waitress Jenna, who is presented with a chance to leave her suffocating small-town existence behind, and she grabs it with both hands! Waitress is the first Broadway musical in history to have the four major creative roles – book, score, direction, and choreography – filled by women! See this show at the Fisher Theater in Detroit’s iconic skyscraper, the Fisher Building. This item includes:
• One-night stay at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
• $100 gift card to dine at Grey Ghost
• Two tickets for Waitress on Saturday, May 11, 2019, main floor seating in Row G, seats 7 and 8.
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Detroit
Grey Ghost, Detroit
Fabio and Staci Giske, Farmington Hills
