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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

 

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Holiday Gift Basket of delightful decorative gift items

Donor: M on the Square

 

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Bourbon & Cigars Gift Basket

Donor: Janis Mason

 

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Champagne & Flutes Gift Basket

Donor: Janis Mason

 

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Bookstore Gift Card & Holiday Book

Donor: Lake Forest Book Store, Inc.

 

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Starbucks Holiday Gift Assortment

Donor: Starbucks

 

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Gift Basket for two – 3 bottles of wine, 2 glasses, chocolate truffles, kitchen accessories and utensils

Donor: Right Health Care Ventures, LLC/Jack Orlov

 

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Win big with a scratch off lottery tree!

Donor: Assured Healthcare Staffing

 

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How about a little more cash?? Visa Gift Card!

Donor: Amada Senior Care NorthShore

 

 

It’s Showtime! Food & Entertainment

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Elawa Farm Gift Certificate

Donor: Hill & Stone Insurance Agency, Inc.

 

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Professional string quartet for your wedding or special event (one hour, music of your choice!)

Donor: Allegro Quartet

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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

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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

 

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Blanket sherpa lined

Donor: Faherty Lake Forest

 

 

Bedazzled … Clothing & Accessories

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Dashing Diamonds Sweater in your choice of black or grey

Donor: Nic+Zoe Company

 

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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

 

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Faux Fur Scarf

Donor: J McLaughlin

 

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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.

 

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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

 

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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

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“Wicked: For Good” framed 11x14 movie poster with “Wicked: For Good” pin

 

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Chevy Chase autographed white Chicago Blackhawks ‘Griswold’ jersey

 

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DJ Moore signed Chicago Bears white panel logo football

 

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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

 

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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

 

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Two-hour wine tasting experience in your home for up to 16 people featuring 8 select wines and your personal PRP wine consultant.

 

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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)

 

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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

 

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Roofing/gutter inspection with gutter cleaning

Donor: L. R. Gregory & Son Inc.

 

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EcoBee Smart Thermostat with Installation

Donor: L. R. Gregory & Son, Inc.

 

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Professional headshot in studio

Donor: Michael Delott

 

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Portrait or head shot

Donor: Koetz+Co/Image Unique

 

 

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