2025 SILENT AUCTION
What a wonderfully fun way to do some holiday shopping while supporting business neighbors and the Chamber – ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US!
Check out just some of the items below… ranging from a group tour at WGN TV studios, your own private movie theater for a party, autographed collectibles, sports and entertainment tickets, along with delightful gift baskets and items, and much more!
All bidding is taking place onsite – so grab friends and be sure to RSVP to join us for the get-together and “Taste of the Towns” from 5:30-7:30 on Wednesday, November 19th at Bernie’s Book Bank. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO ATTEND
(Here are a few of the auction items ... check back for updates!)
Making Merry … Customized Gifts!
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American Place Casino Gift Basket - $100 in free slot play, $100 in dining credit, 2 tickets to a comedy act, and an assortment of APC swag items!
Donor: American Place Casino
102
Holiday Gift Basket of delightful decorative gift items
Donor: M on the Square
103
Bourbon & Cigars Gift Basket
Donor: Janis Mason
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Champagne & Flutes Gift Basket
Donor: Janis Mason
105
Bookstore Gift Card & Holiday Book
Donor: Lake Forest Book Store, Inc.
106
Starbucks Holiday Gift Assortment
Donor: Starbucks
107
Gift Basket for two – 3 bottles of wine, 2 glasses, chocolate truffles, kitchen accessories and utensils
Donor: Right Health Care Ventures, LLC/Jack Orlov
108
Win big with a scratch off lottery tree!
Donor: Assured Healthcare Staffing
109
How about a little more cash?? Visa Gift Card!
Donor: Amada Senior Care NorthShore
It’s Showtime! Food & Entertainment
201
Elawa Farm Gift Certificate
Donor: Hill & Stone Insurance Agency, Inc.
202
Professional string quartet for your wedding or special event (one hour, music of your choice!)
Donor: Allegro Quartet
203
Two tickets to Gorton to see the Brit Pack celebrating the music of The Who, Oasis, Radiohead, The Police, Amy Winehouse and many more (Apr. 11, 7:30pm).
Donor: Gorton Center
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Two tickets to Frontiers: The World’s Number One Tribute to Journey (Sat, Feb. 28, 7:30-9:30pm)
Donor: Gorton Center
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Two tickets for the final two concerts of the “Postcards from America” season, music of the American Southwest on March 15 and music from the Appalachian region on May 3 – both at 4pm at Gorton Center.
Donor: Lake Forest Civic Orchestra
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Two tickets for any one performance of the Citadel’s 2025-26 season.
Donor: Citadel Theatre Company
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And here’s two more tickets for any one performance of the Citadel’s 2025-26 season.
Donor: Citadel Theatre Company
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And yup… here’s another two tickets for any one performance of the Citadel’s 2025-26 season!
Donor: Citadel Theatre Company
209
Here you go… how about dinner, theatre AND an overnight stay for two with breakfast at the Marriott Lincolnshire?! Valid through Dec. 31, 2026 (subject to availability)
Value: $600
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One weekend night stay and breakfast for two at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Donor: Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest-Mettawa
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And here’s a weekend night stay and breakfast for two at the Residence Inn.
Donor: Residence Inn Lake Forest-Mettawa
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Here’s some fun for the tots! A certificate for a class at this lively West Lake Forest destination.
Donor: Lucy & Lolly’s Whimsy Workshop
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Two tickets to the delightful annual Lake Bluff Holiday Home Tour (Dec. 7) and a miniature holiday house decoration
Donor: Lake Bluff History Museum
Refresh & Renew! Health & Beauty
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A welcome gift card for services
Donor: Celeste Beauty
302
Stop in for a regular manicure
Donor: S Nail in Lake Forest
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How about another a regular manicure?
Donor: S Nail in Lake Forest
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And here’s one more regular manicure!
Donor: S Nail in Lake Forest
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Here’s a certificate for 10 brow appointments
Donor: The Lash Shrink
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Certificate for a nutrition consultation and follow-up
Donor: Forward Focus Concierge Medicine
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Gift bag of fall products supporting weightloss
Donor: Medi-Weightloss Lake Forest
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Pamper yourself (or someone else!) with a gift basket of comfort products
Donor: Lake Forest True Value Hardware, Cards & Gifts
Home for the holidays … Decorations & Accessories
401
Wisconsin-made birch snowflake wreath
Donor: Northwoods Wreaths LLC
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Another beautiful Wisconsin-made birch decoration of a snowman
Donor: Northwoods Wreaths LLC
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Seasonal Autumn or Winter Display created by Polly’s Petals
Donor: Polly’s Petals
404
Blanket sherpa lined
Donor: Faherty Lake Forest
Bedazzled … Clothing & Accessories
501
Dashing Diamonds Sweater in your choice of black or grey
Donor: Nic+Zoe Company
502
Smith’s Men’s Store Gift Set of two hats and a $50 gift card
Donor: Smith’s Men’s Store
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American Optical Aviator Sunglasses
Donor: Forest Bluff Optometry
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Handbag & Scarf & a $50 gift card
Donor: ENAZ North, LTD
505
Faux Fur Scarf
Donor: J McLaughlin
506
Maui Jim Sunglasses (non-prescription up to $500, prescription up to $1000)
Donor: The Optometrists of Lake Forest
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Rayban Meta Smart Glasses
Donor: Lake Forest Family Eyecare
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Black solid Tacey faux fur scarf & $75 bottle of Brut Rose
Donor: Full Bloom Memory Care
Get Your Game On … Sports, Fitness & Recreation
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4 Chicago Blackhawks tickets with parking pass (March 9, 2026)
Donor: BMO Bank N.A.
602
City of Lake Forest Beach Pass ($950 value!)
Donor: City of Lake Forest
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Another City of Lake Forest Beach Pass ($950 value!)
Donor: City of Lake Forest
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One month of unlimited classes
Donor: Club Pilates East Lake Forest
605
Two-month membership at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center
Donor: Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center
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A non-resident 2006 pass for the Lake Bluff dog beach to share with your 4-legged friend!
Donor: Lake Bluff Park District
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And here’s another non-resident 2006 pass for the Lake Bluff dog beach
Donor: Lake Bluff Park District
Collector’s Showcase & Unique Experiences
701
“Wicked: For Good” framed 11x14 movie poster with “Wicked: For Good” pin
702
Chevy Chase autographed white Chicago Blackhawks ‘Griswold’ jersey
703
DJ Moore signed Chicago Bears white panel logo football
704
Golf’s modern day grand slam champions – framed collage featuring Masters, US Open, British Open, PGE Championship and featuring Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy
705
Framed Chicago Blackhawks tribute to historic United Center in 3D with 8x32 banner
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How special is this?! An exclusive lunch or dinner for 2 with Lake Forest College's new president, Mike Sosulski, along with some limited edition LFC swag
Donor: Lake Forest College
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And how about a 2-night stay at the historic GLEN ROWAN HOUSE (on Sheridan Rd. near Deerpath) along with limited edition LFC swag items?
Donor: Lake Forest College
Something Special … Party with Friends!
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Private theater rental! Invite up to 34 people to join you in your own private movie theater for 2.5 hours to watch a movie of your choice – even off your computer. Great for birthday parties, family gatherings or company outings!
Donor: Wayfarer Theaters LLC
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WGN TV Studio Tour with Dina Bair, news anchor and chief medical reporter. You can even step into LIVE news broadcasts and meet TV personalities!
Donor: Bairfacts
803
Two-hour wine tasting experience in your home for up to 16 people featuring 8 select wines and your personal PRP wine consultant.
804
Copper Fiddle tour and tasting for up to 8 guests at their Lake Zurich bar/distillery – and a bottle of award-winning bourbon. (Offer valid for 12 months)
805
Shaved ice for a party of up to 50 at any location in Lake County, IL!
Donor: Snowie
Services … Need It? Get It!
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Professional voiceover service of choice up to $500 value (corporate/industrial, e-learning, medical/technical and more)
Donor: Paul Vinger
902
Roofing/gutter inspection with gutter cleaning
Donor: L. R. Gregory & Son Inc.
903
EcoBee Smart Thermostat with Installation
Donor: L. R. Gregory & Son, Inc.
904
Professional headshot in studio
Donor: Michael Delott
905
Portrait or head shot
Donor: Koetz+Co/Image Unique
BE SURE TO CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!