The live auction will be conducted during dinner.

 

Your paddle for bidding in the live auction will be given to you at registration. All paddles will have the guests’ name and bid number on the back. Your bid on any auction item – live or silent – is your commitment to purchase the item. All sales are final. There are no exchanges or refunds. Be sure to read the descriptions for any expiration dates or restrictions. Live auction items be delivered to winners on site for those present or by March 7th for those who win on absentee bid.

 

Check-in for the benefit is at the welcome table from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bid numbers will be available at check-in. You may give your credit card number at this time to pre-pay for any items purchased.

 

If you are unable to attend the benefit, you can bid on live auction items through Friday, February 20th at 12:00 p.m., via our online bidding form, which you can access here.

 

 

 

#1 – Miss Sue Birthday Bash with Decor by Miss Nikki

The winner of this amazing package will enjoy an all inclusive birthday party at Trinity for up to 20 children hosted by our very own Miss Sue! Your birthday kiddo will share some favorite theme ideas then you sit back and relax as you will truly be a guest at your own party – no stress of planning the theme, cake, favors, cookies, or activity – it’s all taken care of for you!!! Miss Nikki will create custom decor that will surely create picture perfect moments. Her crafting skills are unmatched! The winner will also get to choose one of the following to add one of the following vendors to their party: bounce house, character experience, balloon artist or face painter. You don’t have to lift a finger to set up or clean up – you just show up with your kiddo! Memories are sure to be made at this priceless party!!!

 

Details:

  • All inclusive birthday party at Trinity
    • Up to 20 children
    • Hosted by Miss Sue with custom decor by Miss Nikki
    • Custom cake
    • One additional experience/vendor (bounce house, character experience, balloon artist or face painter)
    • Party favors
    • Bashy Bash balloon display

Special Thanks To: Miss Sue, Miss Nikki, Kati Baker & Bashy Bash

 

#2 – Wilmette Fire Department Ride to School

Fulfill your future firefighter’s dream with a ride to school in the Wilmette Fire Engine! Your kiddo will love to experience the thrill of riding with local heroes and showing up to school in style!

 

Details:

  • Fire Engine ride to school (two kids over 4; no adults)
  • Photo op with the Firefighters and classmates at school drop off

Special Thanks To: Wilmette Fire Department

 

#3 – Get Your (Dinner) Party On

Prepare to party! The winner of this package will be rewarded a Ballyhoo Hospitality Chef’s Dinner for 2 with beverage pairings. Enjoy a date night or a night out with your bestie. You will also receive a private cocktail tasting for 10 by Trinity dad, Griffin Elliott of Griffin’s Cocktails! Griffin creates a wide variety of delicious cocktails that are sure to wow any guest. He also offers a variety of mocktails that are just as tasty. There’s nothing better than having a cozy cocktail tasting in your very own home while Griffin teaches you about all of his amazing recipes!

 

Details:

  • Ballyhoo Hospitality Chef’s Dinner for 2 with beverage pairings
    • Select one of Ballyhoo Hospitality’s restaurants to redeem this gift certificate: Gemini Lincoln Park, Coda di Volpe, Old Pueblo Cantina, Sophia Steak, Pomeroy, DeNuccis
  • Griffin’s Cocktails Private Cocktail Tasting for 10

Special Thanks To: Ballyhoo Hospitality & Griffin’s Cocktails

 

#4 – Lou Malnati’s Pizza Making Party

Enjoy a night out in the city with an amazing Lou Malnati’s Pizza Making Class! The party is offered at Lou Malnati’s Gold Coast location. Take part in a 2.5 hour private experience which includes: appetizers, make your own pizza, and dessert. Beer and wine is included for you and your guests. This would be a great way to spend an evening with friends or celebrate a milestone adult birthday! Molto bene!

 

Details:

  • 2.5 hour pizza making party at Lou Malnati’s Gold Coast location (1120 N. State Street) for 10-12 adults
    • Appetizers
    • Make your own pizza
    • Desserts
    • Beer/Wine is included
    • Trinity’s very own Melissa Molitor will help with coordinating the event

Special Thanks To: Lou Malnati’s and the Molitor Family

 

#5 – 1914 Club Cubs Tickets Experience & Mounted Wrigley Field Seats

Head on down the friendly confines to watch the Cubs! You’ll win two tickets to The American Airlines 1914 Club, which celebrates the rich history of the Friendly Confines in the comfort of a well-appointed space with modern amenities and seats located behind home plate between the dugouts. The all-inclusive club features multiple bars serving craft and domestic beer, premium spirits and wine. Club members will enjoy unique food offerings from chef-attended grill stations that include artisan pizzas and flatbreads, ballpark fan favorites and signature house-made desserts. Members also will enjoy grab-and-go options to take directly to their seats. You’ll be right in the middle of the action! The winner will also receive two riser-mount Wrigley Field seats! The perfect addition to any sports memorabilia collection or man cave!

 

Details:

  • Two Tickets the American Airlines 1914 Club, Sections 13-22
    • All inclusive food and drink
    • Must be mutually agreed upon date for all parties
  • Riser–Mount Wrigley Field Seats (set of 2) – Green

Special Thanks To: The Guill Family & The Gordon Family

 

#6 – Parents’ Night Out – Foo Fighters at Soldier Field

Experience an amazing parent’s night out in the city! Get your groove on and enjoy 4 tickets to Foo Fighters at Soldier Field. Make it a double date night or grab your pals and enjoy a fun night of music in the city. This is just the epic summer evening that you’ve been waiting for!

 

Details:

  • 4 tickets to Foo Fighters
    • Saturday, August 8 at Soldier Field
    • Section 433, Row 8, Seats 13-16

Special Thanks To: The Sher Family & Hendricks Family

 

#7 – Night at the Peninsula + Dinner Out

Enjoy a relaxing night out in the city with a one night stay at the Peninsula Hotel and a great meal at Ox Bar & Hearth in Lincoln Park. Top off your trip to the city with brunch around the corner from the Peninsula at Beatrix in the morning before heading home. This is the perfect experience for someone looking to celebrate a milestone birthday, anniversary, or that you survived winter break! You’re sure to feel rested and recharged after this experience!

 

Details:

  • Peninsula Hotel
    • One night stay in a deluxe guestroom
  • $250 Ox Bar & Hearth gift card
  • $50 Beatrix gift card

Special Thanks To: The Peninsula Hotel, Lettuce Entertain You & The Hendricks Family

 

#8 – Destination Kohler Getaway

Enjoy a weekend away at The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin. You’ll receive a two night stay at The American Club where the five star hotel experience is sure to relax you. You’ll also receive a $500 Destination Kohler gift card which can be used on anything from spa services to a round of golf to dinner out. You can truly make this weekend what you envision with the flexibility to choose from the many amenities and activities the beautiful Kohler properties have to offer!

 

Details:

  • The American Club
    • Five Star hotel deluxe guest room accommodations for two evenings (king bed or two queen beds)
  • $500 Destination Kohler Gift Card
    • Think of this as cash to be redeemed at any Kohler spa, golf course (Whistling Straits, Blackwolf Run), restaurant (The Immigrant Restaurant, The Wisconsin Room, The Horse & Plow, Taverne on Woodlake, Blackwolf Run Restaurant, Whistling Straits Restaurant, River Wildlife Restaurant), or shops on property

Special Thanks To: Destination Kohler, The Bos Family, Dougherty Family, Grossnickle Family, Hendricks Family, Nguyen Family, Masciangelo Family & Tisone Family

 

#9 – Exclusive Ranch Experience

Giddy up! For all of our western loving little ones – enjoy spending time at the Bos Ranch! Your kiddos will get to enjoy time with a pony, hop on a tractor, and have lunch at the ranch. You’re sure to make core memories that will have your little cowgirl or cowboy ready for the rodeo!

 

Details:

  • Half day visit to the Bos Ranch. You’ll work with our very own Trinity family Christine & Alex Bos to coordinate a visit to their ranch (~45 minute drive away from Wilmette) with your family.
    • Pony & Horse Ride
    • Horse Care and Horse 101
    • Tractor photo op
    • Playtime on the property
    • Lunch
  • Must be a mutually agreed upon date for all parties

Special Thanks To: The Bos Family

 

#10 – Fairmont Heritage Place Getaway

You’ve been waiting for an excuse to plan a vacation and here it is! The winner of this item will enjoy a one week stay at any Fairmont Heritage Place luxury hotel property. Access to this private residence club will offer every comfort and amenity you and your family are looking for whether that’s relaxation or adventure.

 

Details:

  • 7 night stay at one Fairmont Heritage Place property
  • Choose from the following locations:
    • San Francisco, California
    • Telluride, Colorado
    • Miramar Beach, Florida (near 30A/Destin)
    • Whistler, British Columbia
    • Acapulco, Mexico
    • Mayakoba Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sitting room, and kitchen
  • Must be redeemed by December 2027
  • Location and dates are subject to property availability, specific locations and dates cannot be guaranteed
  • To redeem you will work with Trinity mom Emily Tisone to submit your preferred location(s) and dates to book

Special Thanks To: The Tisone Family