1000 Doug McDermott Autographed Chicago Bulls Memorabilia
1003 Fun in the Sun Party at Barrett’s $450
Priceless Don’t miss the chance to own this sports memorabilia package. It includes a Doug McDermott signed Chicago Bulls basketball, flag and hat. A must have for any Creighton Bluejay or Chicago Bulls sports fanatic! Donated by First National Bank of Omaha
Private party includes: Use of private room and volleyball court, one keg of domestic beer, wine, and pop. You can bring in food or inquire about theirs. Date subject to approval. Donated by Barrett’s Barleycorn
1001 $1,000 Tuition Scholarship to Creighton & Sweatshirt
$180 Experience a little bit of California wine country and see how a good cabernet matures over time. Enjoy a bottle of each of 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009 cabernet vintages with winemaker notes from Sonoma County. Donated by Hafner Vineyards
$1,045 $1,000 tuition scholarship to Creighton with a Creighton sweatshirt. Must be an undergraduate freshman in the Fall of 2017, 2018 or 2019. Cannot be a currently enrolled Creighton student. Donated by Creighton University
1002 Ron Howard Autographed Inferno Poster Priceless Calling all movie buffs! You’ll want to bid on this poster for Inferno starring Tom Hanks that was handsigned by the film’s director Ron Howard. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard is one of this generation’s most popular directors. From the critically acclaimed dramas A Beautiful Mind and Apollo 13 to the hit comedies Parenthood and Splash, he has created some of Hollywood’s most memorable films. Marian Dad Tom Elkins was the movie’s film editor. Donated by Tom and Suzy Elkins
1004 Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical Collection from Hafner Vineyards
1005 52 Week Coupon Book for Arby’s $442 This coupon book will help you get your Arby’s fix every week for one year! Good at the 72nd & Ames, 72nd & Giles, 90th & Maple, 136th & Maple, 85th & Center, 120th & Center and 173rd & Center in Omaha. Donated by Panda, Inc.
1006 Upstream Brewery Dinner for 6 and 1 Hour of Pool Play $330
Time to gather your sidekicks and shoot some pool and drink some beer! This certificate includes dinner and beverages for 6 and 1 hour of pool play. Only valid at the Old Market location. Minimum of 1 week advance notice for reservation. Must have certificate present for redemption. Not valid on holidays or weekends between Nov. 20-Jan. 1. Donated by Upstream Brewery
1007 1 Roasted Pig in a Box $550 Need to feed a crowd? You can with 1 Roasted Pig in a Box from Van Fleet Meats in Ralston. Feeds 100. Great for grad parties, 4th of July parties - or any gathering with a load of your best friends! Donated by Van Fleet Meats - Todd Cushman
1008 One Year Membership at MD VIP with Dr. Gilbert Head $1,650 Live healthy with a private doctor focused on you. Experience the benefits of personalized healthcare with a one year membership with Dr. Gilbert Head’s MD VIP practice. Dr. Head is available to his patients 24/7. They can call, text or email him directly anytime. If needed, he will see you that day. He will schedule an appointment for you so you do no have to wait. His appointments start on time and are unhurried. Dr. Head’s practice is limited to 300 patients. As a member of MD VIP, you will receive an executive physical, similar to those that cost $3,000-$5,000 at UNMC, Mayo Clinic or the Cleveland Clinic. The executive physical is very thorough and includes many tests not covered by insurance. Dr. Head is a physician partner who is always available and will work closely with you to help you achieve your wellness goals. Donated by Gilbert Head M.D.
1009 Autographed Book by Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson Priceless What’s it like to travel at more than 850 MPH, riding in a supersonic T-38 twin turbojet engine airplane? What happens when the space station toilet breaks? Take home this priceless item and learn the answers! A copy of the book “The Ordinary Spaceman: From Boyhood Dreams to Astronaut” is autographed by Omaha’s very own astronaut Clayton C. Anderson. Donated by Ron and Kelli Jorgensen
1010 TV Segment on “The Morning Blend” $550 Promote your business or event with a 5-6 minute interview on KMTV’s “The Morning Blend” with Mary Nelson and Mike DiGiacomo. Must be redeemed by November 30, 2017. Donated by KMTV
1011 UNO Hockey vs. Denver on March 3 $200 Calling all hockey fans! Grab these 6 UNO Tickets for March 3, 2017 vs. Denver—and don’t rush! We’ve included 2 parking passes. Donated by Security National Bank
1012 Missy Franklin Autographed Swim Cap Priceless Take the plunge and start bidding on this swim cap signed by US Olympian swimmer Missy Franklin. Includes a Swimtastic Swim School t-shirt. Donated by Meagan Sall
1013 Creighton Basketball Signed by the Team
1017 Black Leather Satchel With Luxe Knots
Priceless This basketball has been autographed by the 20162017 team who earned the highest poll ranking in school history! Go Jays! Donated by Steve and Mary Jo Merfeld
$695 This buttery soft pebble leather, hand knotted satchel is perfect for the fashionista. Made by our own current Marian parent Pam Finn-Jackson’s Tehra & B luxury handbag line. Donated by Pam Finn-Jackson
1014 Rosenblatt Painting by Maureen Beat $150
Own a reminder of the last College World Series played there in 2010. This Rosenblatt painting is by local artist and Marian alum Maureen Pope Beat ‘80. Approximately 10” x 18”. Donated by a Friend of Marian
1015 6 Suite Tickets to a Creighton Basketball Game $1,050 Looking for a great evening out with friends supporting our favorite local basketball team? Bid on this and get 6 CU suite tickets and a parking pass. Game to be mutually agreed upon during the 20172018 season. Donated by D.A. Davidson & Co.
1016 Sandstone Leather Satchel with Luxe Knots $695 This beautiful camel colored satchel is the perfect compliment to any outfit with its multi-colored leather knots. Don’t miss the chance to own one of Marian’s own Pam Finn’s Tehra & B luxury bags. Donated by Pam Finn-Jackson
1018 Stock The Bar $150 Our alumnae have come together and you’ll have the best bar imaginable for entertaining! This package includes a wide variety of liquors, wine, craft beers, cocktail glasses, wine openers and more. Whatever you need to complete your bar stock is here. You’ll also receive the elegant service cart used to display this wonderful collection. Donated by Marian Alumnae
1019 Kyle Korver Signed Basketball in Glass Display Case Priceless Creighton Jays basketball signed by Kyle Korver, former Creighton player and current Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard and forward. This one of kind item is displayed in a professional UV-protected glass case. Donated by Chris and Jillyn Kratochvil
1020 TITLE Boxing Club One Year Membership
1026 Get Ready for Graduation Package
$927 The oldest sport in the world is new again! Reawaken the fighting spirit in you with a one year membership to TITLE Boxing Club. Includes boxing gloves, easy to carry storage bag for gloves and hand wraps. The best workout routine out there! Donated by TITLE Boxing Club, Lynette Farhart & Bill Alford
$500 Calling all senior parents! Let’s get the party started! Package includes a $300 gift certificate to United Rental-All (valid for 1 year; excludes canopies, tents & delivery fees). Use the $150 gift card to B & G Tasty Foods for the best grad party food! There is also $50 in Pettit’s Pastry gift cards to get your graduation cake or treats. Your guests will be glad they came! Donated by B & G Tasty Foods, Pettit’s Pastry, United Rent All
1021 Downtown Omaha Staycation $396 Getaway from it all right here in your own backyard with this staycation package. We’ve included one Deluxe Room for a 1-night stay with breakfast for two at the 10th and Cass Street Hilton (expiration 2/10/18; Friday, Saturday and Sunday only; advanced reservations required; original certificate must be presented on arrival). Enjoy dinner at V Mertz located in the Old Market Passageway. Then head to the Orpheum Theater with 2 orchestra level tickets to the Broadway performance of “Something Rotten” at the Orpheum Theater on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 8 p.m. These seats are 10 rows from the stage orchestra. Row J, seats 1 and 3. This is the perfect birthday or anniversary gift for you and your love! Donated by Erik and Jean Pederson ‘91, Hilton Omaha, Steve and Lori Stangl, Tami Hauser
1022-1025 Name The Road $500
There is a superhero in all of us! So put on your cape and name the road that leads into Marian from Military Avenue. You can name it after a favorite teacher, a favorite activity at Marian, your daughter or your mother. They love their mothers! The name is subject to approval by President Mary Higgins and will be in place for one year. Donated by Marian
1027 Johnny Miller Autographed Print of Oakmont Golf Club $850 This showpiece is a must for every lover of the links. It features Hole #9 at the beautiful Oakmont Golf Course where Johnny Miller won the 1973 US Open championship. Some call Johnny’s final round at the Open the greatest ever played. This print captures the beautiful hole #9 with the clubhouse in the background to memorialize what some call the “Miracle at Oakmont.” Johnny autographed during his appearance at the 2015 Lexus Champions for Marian Golf Tournament. Donated by Stonehouse Golf Collection
1028 22x22 Pencil Drawing of St. John’s Church on Creighton’s Campus $500 The beauty of St. John’s is captured in this pencil drawing by Creighton graduate, Connor Jurgensen. His father, Dr. Bill Jurgensen, hand-framed his son’s work with an exotic wood frame. Donated by Dr. William Jurgensen
1029 Country Weekend Getaway at Historic Hotel Pattee in Perry, IA $225 Enjoy a quiet country getaway at the award-winning, fully restored 1913 hotel listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Choose from one of its many themed rooms, like the Irish or Italian Room, the William Morris Room, or the Quilting Room. Hotel Pattee is a destination spot for cyclists and offers bike rides along the Raccoon River. Offer is good for one free night in any Classic Room. Includes full hot breakfast for 2 the next morning. Expires December 2017. Donated by Hotel Pattee
1030 Teardrop Shaped Pendant and Chain from Borsheims $435 Beautiful mixed metal necklace from Borsheims is the perfect way to say, “I love you” – and just in time for Valentine’s Day! Donated by Borsheims
1031 Holy Name Fish Fry Express Package Priceless Lent is almost here, and you know what that means... time to take part in an Omaha institution-the Holy Name Fish Fry! This package includes no-wait, express seating (forget the lines!), reserved table for 10, meal tickets for 10 and pitchers of beer. What a great way to start a weekend and Lent! Donated by Holy Name
1032 Catered French Five-Course Dinner for Eight by Chateau Cuisine $800 Enjoy a luxurious and leisurely five-course French dinner, including wine, in the comfort of your own home. Catered by Chateau Cuisine, which is owned and operated by a French-born chef who specializes in creating memorable, intimate dining experiences, the evening will be a feast for your senses. Bon Appetite! Donated by Chateau Cuisine
1033 Custom Made Blue Amethyst Earrings & Necklace $310 These stunning blue amethyst stones challenge the “diamonds are a girl’s best friend” adage. Hand crafted blue amethyst, cushion cut stones set in sterling silver. Necklace is adjustable. Custom made by Marian Alum, Patra Pakieser. Donated by Alletti Jewlery
1034 Omaha Country Club Golf for 4 Plus Lunch $935 Omaha Country Club has enjoyed a rich tradition of excellence since it was founded on September 30, 1899. It was the host of the 2013 U.S. Senior Open. It is the area’s top private golf course and is a prestigious course to play. Gift certificate is for a 4-some, with carts. You’ll also enjoy lunch that promises to be as tastefully appointed as this Omaha landmark. Donated by Mark and Julie Sullivan Mowat ‘85, Friend of Marian
1. Vidanta Mexico Trip
3. Scottsdale, AZ Condo
Ready for some fun in the sun? This trip allows you a stay at the Grand Mayan level of any one of Vidanta luxury resorts, located in seven stunning destinations along the most beautiful beaches in Mexico. You’ll have 8 days and seven nights in a 1 bedroom suite. This includes a full kitchen with a spa tub in the unit and a private plunge pool on the patio. And no rush! You have until November of 2018 to go!
Ready to put this cold weather in the rear view mirror? Grab your cape and mask and fly away. Scottsdale, Arizona is a great getaway destination any time of the year. Relax for a 1-week stay in this spacious three-bedroom, 2-bath condo that comfortably sleeps 8+ people. With so many activities close by you’ll be sure to enjoy the warm sunshine, indulge in treatments at a nearby spa or just play a round of golf on one of the area’s many fabulous courses. The condo is located in a gated community, which includes a swimming pool, hot tub and exercise facility. It’s the perfect home away from home. Mutually agreeable week; excludes holidays and the month of February.
Donated by: Charissa Wood ‘01, Friend of Marian
2. Husker Skybox for NU Game You’ll love this Husker Suite Experience provided by the Ricketts Family! It includes 4 tickets to the Nebraska home opener - Arkansas State vs. the Cornhuskers on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 in a luxury east stadium suite. Exclusive access to the suite level, climate controlled, covered outdoor stadium seating as well as indoor seating with 6 big screen TVs and private bathroom. A pre-game tailgate 2 hours before kickoff in the popular parking lot 12, just outside the doors of the east stadium, is also included. Tailgate includes a gathering under a shaded tent to get you started sharing food and beverages, with additional dining fare and non-alcoholic drinks during the game in the suite. A commemorative game program to remember the amazing view and unique experience cheering on the Huskers is included. Donated by: J. Joe Ricketts & the Ricketts Family
Donated by: Joe and Diane Schwaller
4. 146th Open Championship in the UK Travel to the Lancashire coastline in the United Kingdom as the world’s best players face off in the 146th Open Championship (formerly called the British Open) at Royal Birkdale from July 16-23, 2017. You and a guest will see one of the great occasions in world sport taking place on one of the most unique and memorable atmosphere for spectators from your reserved 18th hole seats. A $1,500 travel voucher is included for airfare, and another $1,500 travel voucher with travel agent Kristine Gudenrath is included for your accommodations. Use the $150 gift shop money to bring home a souvenir of this once in a lifetime trip. Donated by: Home Instead Senior Care, Kristine Gudenrath, Friend of Marian
5. Dinner with Susie Sullivan OPA! Get ready for your chance to enjoy an authentic Greek dinner—Marian-style! Hosted at the home of current Marian parents Dr. Peter & Christina Koliopoulos Piperis ‘87, along with Nick & Terri Poulos and Dr. Paul & Stephanie Patsalis, 20 guests will feast on the best Greek recipes you’ll ever taste along with the best company ever—Principal Susie Spethman Sullivan ‘80! Date to be mutually agreed upon. Live like a wonderful, big Greek family for one evening. Donated by:
Dr. Peter & Christina Koliopoulos Piperis ‘87, Nick & Terri Poulos, Dr. Paul & Stephanie Patsalis
6. Graduation Reserved Seats Putting out the bat call for all parents of Marian seniors! Your daughter’s graduation will be very special when viewed from the best seats available at The Holland Performing Arts Center. Premium tickets for half of the seats in the first row available will be reserved for you and your family (total of nine seats). One reserved, covered parking spot tops off this special package. You’ll be excited—but not nervous—as your graduation day details will be handled. Donated by: Marian
7. Play in the Lexus Champions for Charity Pebble Beach Time to live out a golfer’s fantasy! This package gives 2 golfers the chance to compete in the 2017 Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship tournament at the historic Pebble Beach Golf Links® in Pebble Beach, California. From Dec. 6-10, 2017 you’ll be like a real life tour professional. You’ll receive a hospitality package including meals and golf fees. The included golf fees are for the 3-day, 54-hole tournament, and 18 holes per day using Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, and The Links at Spanish Bay. There will be several holein-one opportunities to win Lexus automobiles. You’ll also receive two rooms at the Inn at Spanish Bay. Players will arrive Wednesday evening and depart Sunday morning, for a total stay of 4 nights. This rare opportunity to golf with views of the most breathtaking coastline in the world really is priceless! Donated by: Lexus of Omaha, Mickey Anderson, Angie Anderson Quinn ‘87
8. Chicago Bulls Is Doug McDermott your superhero? Missing the days of seeing him on the court with Creighton? Well now is your chance to watch him in red and black with this Chicago Bulls package. You and a guest will enjoy prime seats in the section behind the Bulls bench while they take on the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, April 1 at 4 p.m. We’ve included a $250 VISA gift card that you can use towards travel or to grab some eats at some of the best restaurants in the country! Donated by: Friend of Marian
9. Hoover Artwork Take home this stunning piece titled Flowers of Jerusalem, created by local artist Bill Hoover. You’ve likely seen Bill’s works, in his singular style, all over Omaha, whether in the O! Project or in shows at the Bemis or Joslyn. His paintings are highly sought after by collectors around the United States. This oil on paper is 36”x48” and will be a showpiece in your home. Donated by: Bill Hoover Friend of Marian
10. Lunch with Lori Hogan/Home Instead The ultimate Power lunch! Join Home Instead Senior Care’s Co-founder, Lori Hogan, for a private lunch for up to 5 Marian girls and their moms, and gain the insight into what it takes to write your own future by taking a chance and starting your own business. This is a great opportunity for girls to hear the Home Instead story from a confident, independent, thinking, leader. They’ll hear how Home Instead has grown from humble beginnings in 1994 to the 1,100 franchises, serving seniors around the globe today! This private experience will take place at Home Instead’s global headquarters right here in Omaha. In addition to a private lunch with Lori in Home Instead’s executive boardroom, the girls and their moms will receive a tour of the headquarters. Donated by: Lori Hogan, Home Instead Senior Care
11. NYC Trip with Tonight Show Tickets Head to Gotham City...or New York City. This trip for two is highlighted with VIP tickets to a taping of the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. You Fallon fans know tickets are impossible to get! These are VIP—so you’ll go to the front of the line and avoid waiting hours in the general admission line. We’ve also included tickets to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum which is a must see for every American. It promises to be a trip to remember. $500 is included for travel or hotel. **Certificate for the VIP Jimmy Fallon tickets expires February, 2018. Donated by: WOWT - News Director Amy Adams ‘81, Chris and Robin Philips, Friend of Marian
12. Field Day VIPs This favorite tradition has inspired Marian girls for 60 years! As a VIP, you’ll feel like you have super powers as you avoid loooooooong lines at the famous Walls Night during Field Week with your personal early entry preview, and you will also receive 4 premium reserved seats in the Baxter Arena for the Field Day festivities. You’ll sit back and enjoy a Marian goodie bag with 2 Field Day t-shirts, a quart of your choice of specialty Field Day flavored ice cream from eCreamery, and a DVD of the day’s activities. Save yourself the stress of Field Day and wave that bidding paddle high! Donated by: Marian
13. Dinner with Sr. Gehringer and Sr. Silvestri at Happy Hollow An evening in the “Stellar Cellar” with these Wonder Women—current Prioress and past Provincial of the Servants of Mary! The perfect location, fine wines, fabulous cuisine, and most importantly, superb company. Enjoy a 4-course dinner and wine for 8 people (in addition to Sr. Mary Gehringer, OSM and Sr. Ginny Silvestri, OSM) in the exclusive wine cellar at Happy Hollow Club on a date to be mutually agreed upon. This enchanting evening will be more than memorable! Get your friends together and walk away winners of this amazing experience. Donated by: Friends of Marian
14. Oregon Coast Vacation Home, then Oregon vs. NU Game Next September, 2017 will be the trip for the memory books. You’ll enjoy 5 days/4 nights from Sept 4-8 at the 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Nye Beach Overlook House in Newport, Oregon. You’ll be there during prime whale watching season - likely to see some from the house with the spotting scope or go north to Depoe Bay for a whale watching excursion. Visit the Yaquina Lighthouse and Nye Beach eateries and shops. If you’re adventurous, catch your own dinner of dungeness crab in Yaquina Bay. On Friday, you’ll head to Eugene where we’ve reserved two 2 Queen Bed rooms at the Holiday Inn Eugene-Springfield. You’ll be 15 minutes to Autzen Stadium where you’ll enjoy the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Oregon Ducks football game on Saturday with 4 game tickets included. Gather your trusty sidekicks and bid on this one! Donated by:
Gary & Cass Pietrok, Friend of Marian, Anne Bernard Erftmier ‘85 & Don Erftmier, Jr.
Up, Up & Away!
15. World Cup Jumping & Dressage Finals The Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping & FEI World Cup™ Dressage Finals will be held March 29-April 2, 2017 at the CenturyLink Center. It is the annual indoor equestrian world championship that is considered the most prestigious competition in the sport, outside of the Olympics and World Equestrian Games. You’ll enjoy your choice of either (a) 4 tickets to the FEI World Cup Jumping Final on Sunday afternoon April 2, 2017, at which the champion will be determined, or (b) 4 tickets to the Omaha Equestrian Foundation’s Jumping Grand Prix competition on Saturday evening April 1, 2017, where world class equestrians and their horses will compete by completing a stunning set of jumps. This will be a special event to be a part of. Donated by: Karen Ensminger & Rick Lanoha
16. Grand Cayman Trip, One-Week Stay in 2018 Enjoy a one-week stay at the beautiful Morritt’s Tortuga Seaside located on the east side of Grand Cayman, B.W.I. This 1,200 sq. ft. penthouse has been recently remodeled and features two bedrooms and two baths and comfortably sleeps six with a sofa bed. The unobstructed oceanfront views of the crystal clear Caribbean are spectacular from the four sets of sliding glass doors to your balcony. You won’t believe the view as you take a morning walk on a pristine white sand beach on the secluded side of the island. You’ll be a big fish - the resort offers all dive and scuba shop amenities as well as various water sports, excellent restaurants, and access to all other recreational activities.Work with owner to
secure a week in 2018 (excludes the last 2 weeks of the year).This package is subject to Cayman taxes and utilities. For more information, go to http://www.morritttortuga.com/tortuga-club. Donated by: Fred & Sharon Beschorner III
17. Coldplay Concert Tickets Get ready to enjoy the Coldplay “A Head Full of Dreams” Tour stop in Omaha on Aug. 17, 2017 at the CenturyLink Center. It is one of only 14 stops in the United States—and a hot ticket indeed. The Grammy-winning group performed a show stopping performance at the 2016 Super Bowl. We’ve got 4 tickets for you in Section 116, Row 11, Seats 1-4. For transportation, how about VIP Limo for the group to and from the show, including champagne to help get the celebration started! Don’t miss the chance to see the band many say is the best concert they have ever seen at the CenturyLink! Better bid faster than a speeding bullet! Donated by: Pat & Renee Weaver McGill ‘86, VIP Sedan & Limousine - Bill Alford & Lynette Farhart
18. Reserved Parking Space Your daughter will thank you every day when she parks her Batmobile in her reserved parking space in the first row. Parking spots will be available in one week and are valid until the week after MarianFEST in February, 2018. A random drawing will determine the specific parking assignments. These are a hot commodity, so get that paddle ready! Donated by: Marian
19. Napa, CA at Silverado Resort
20. Naples, FL Vacation
You and your sidekicks will love this package! It is a trip for 4 to the Silverado Resort & Spa in Napa, California. Silverado Resort and Spa is a luxury resort in the heart of the world-famous Napa Valley Wine Country coowned by World Golf Hall of Fame member and lead golf analyst for NBC Sports Johnny Miller! The landmark Miller Mansion, pristine pools and tennis courts, incredible farm-to-table dining, lush greenery, gardens, and a relaxing spa make this a dream getaway. You’ll relax in one of 2 premium rooms for 2 nights in the Mansion Estates on the beautiful property. You’ll also enjoy a round of golf for 4, with carts, at one of 2 PGA championship courses. Famous worldwide for its wine, Napa Valley is a favorite global destination for winery tours and tastings – and you’ll have the chance to visit two of the best. V Sattui Winery invites you to a VIP tasting in the members only room in the cellar. You’ll enjoy tastes of their wines, including future releases right from the barrel. SIlver Oak is one of the most highly regarded wineries in the country and you’ll get to experience a tour and tasting. They farm more than 400 acres of vines in Napa Valley and Alexander Valley with a leading-edge approach toward precision viticulture, allowing them to produce some of the finest wines available. BAM!
Looking for a great Florida vacation spot? Well we’ve found the perfect base of operations for you! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Naples, Florida at the Lely Resort, Ole’ townhome community will be the perfect place to call home for 7 days and 6 nights. Condo is furnished with kitchen, washer/dryer, cable, internet. The resort amenities include beautiful pool, workout facility, library, pub/restaurant, movie theater, basketball court, tennis court and sand volleyball. It is close to the interstate and only a short drive to the beach and to spectacular Marco Island. Date to be mutually agreed upon with owner.
Donated by:
Donated by: Baxter Auto Group, Angie Anderson Quinn ‘87
Silverado Resort & Spa, V Sattui Winery, Silver Oak Winery, Friend of Marian
Donated by: Mike & Kami Alessandro
21. Notre Dame vs. USC Calling all golden domers! Enjoy a weekend in South Bend and watch two of the most storied programs in college football! This package includes four tickets to the USC vs. Notre Dame game on Saturday, October 21, 2017. We’ve booked you 2 rooms in South Bend for both Friday and Saturday nights, so you will be all set to enjoy the beautiful campus during the fall season, and outstanding football!
22. Amazing Costa Rica Private Home
24. Crane Trust VIP Crane Experience
Even superheros need to get away sometimes! You’ll enjoy a week at Casa Sol de Papagayo in Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Enjoy breath-taking views from this incredible 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home, with a terrace attached to each bedroom, a gourmet kitchen, infinity edge pool, and terrace with outdoor kitchen. This home is located high in Lomas del Mar ecological community, 5 minutes from Playa Matapalo, 30 minutes from Liberia national airport, and close to surfing beaches, volcanoes and shopping – something for everyone! Your visit can be scheduled anytime between April 1 and February, 2018. Date to be mutually agreed upon with owner, subject to prior bookings. The two weeks at Christmas/New Year’s is excluded.
The annual migration of 500,000 Sandhill Cranes in March is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the Western Hemisphere – and it happens in the heart of Nebraska, just 2+ hours from Omaha. Jane Goodall has called it one of the greatest migrations on planet Earth and visits every year in March. This VIP package is for 2 couples or 4 individuals. You arrive on Thursday, March 2 and enjoy an evening reception before heading out for the first viewing in the Pietrok Family VIP blind as the cranes return to the river. That will be followed by dinner in the Wild Rose Ranch building before retiring to one of their comfortable cabins. You and your guests will each have a cottage bedroom with a private bath and shared common space with two other couples. You’ll rise on Friday morning before dawn and enjoy a morning snack before heading out to the blind again to see the cranes as they awaken and arise from the river. You’ll finish your experience with a hot breakfast where you’ll share great memories about this unique experience. Come and enjoy the Crane Migration in this completely unique, comfortable and exclusive opportunity. **Limited to adults 18+. Must be able to walk 1/4 mile over uneven grassland terrain.
Donated by: Bryan & Kelly Mick
23. Dinner with Governor Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore invite you to enjoy a dinner for 8 at their private residence in Omaha. As the winning bidders of this package, you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind evening you’ll remember forever. Date to be mutually agreed upon after June, 2017. Expires February, 2018. Donated by: Governor Pete Ricketts & First Lady Susanne Shore
Donated by: The Crane Trust
25. Dry Shampoo Framed Print Everyone knows when you enter the halls of Marian, you’ll see a lot of ponytails and messy buns! This framed piece includes 6 prints of drawings from our talented Art IV students from the project “Dry Shampoo”. You won’t believe the talent and detail showcased in these pencil drawings. Own it today by bidding away! Donated by: Marian Honors Art IV Students, Mrs. Ashley Bauer
Apatow, The Backstreet Boys, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Hart, Mindy Kaling, James Franco, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg and more. Now you can be a part of it with 4 VIP tickets! The 6th annual variety show will be held in October at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles! This is an adult only event! Includes 2 rooms for Friday and Saturday nights at the landmark Hollywood Roosevelt hotel. You’ll feel like you have superpowers with this starstudded package! Donated by: Home Instead Senior Care
26. Hilarity for Charity VIP Tickets in LA
27. World Series Champion Cubs Dream Day Package
In 2012 Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren created Hilarity for Charity- a nonprofit organization that raises funds for Alzheimer’s research and grants for respite care for loved-ones of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease. HFC takes a new approach to fighting a terrible disease. For five years, their successful Los Angeles Variety Show has entertained young, hip professionals through evenings filled with music and comedy while creating the next generation of Alzheimer’s advocates – not to mention serving up some delicious food and raising over $6 million! Performances and appearances in the past have included Paul Rudd, Bruno Mars, Tenacious D, Patton Oswalt, Aziz Ansari, Judd
Hey Chicago, what do you say? The Cubs are World Champs today! The Chicago Cubs are pleased to donate a Cubs Dream Day in 2017. This package includes 4 field box tickets for the Saturday, June 10th game vs. the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field, pre-game private tour of Wrigley Field, field passes for photo opportunity for the winner and their guests on the field after the game, and two personalized Marquee photos. We’ve also included a $250 Lettuce Entertain You gift card good at nearly 40 restaurants in Chicago. Donated by: J. Joe Ricketts & the Ricketts Family, Friend of Marian
28. Private Backyard BBQ with Mary Higgins You and 7 friends will be the guests at a catered dinner in the lovely backyard of Marian’s President Mary Higgins. Enjoy a summer or fall BBQ on the grounds of their award winning yard. Mary’s husband, Pat Kennison, is a gardener extraordinaire. You will enjoy spectacular floral plantings rich with color and variety. Finish the night sipping your favorite beverage around an inviting and cozy fire pit! We know the view will be as exquisite as the company. Donated by: Friend of Marian
29. Cabo Condo for You! Avengers Assemble! And bid on this amazing trip. You’ll enjoy one of only ten culinary cottages at Flora Farms from October 14-21, 2017. Your 2 bedroom culinary cottage sits in the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico. This sanctuary is just a mile from the Sea of Cortez and the Puerto Los Cabos marina. There is the community pool and hot tub, harvesting privileges in the farm fields, private community dining as well as in-cottage dining. The chance to stay in this boutique private community in a handcrafted luxury cottage will be a lifetime memory! Donated by: Carol Drake M.D.
30. An Evening with Don Bacon As a personal gift, Congressman Don Bacon and his wife Angie will host you and 7 guests for an intimate dinner at Italian staple Lo Sole Mio Ristorante Italiano. You’ll have the opportunity to hear about his career service as a Brigadier General in the Air Force. Donated by: Congressman Don Bacon, Lo Sole Mio Ristorante Italiano Friend of Marian
31. Villa del Palmar Cancún Beach Resort and Spa Vacay Get ready for fun in the Mexico sun! This package to Villa del Palmar Cancún Beach Resort and Spa will have your superhero powers recharged in no time! This 1 bedroom suite will be yours from Sept. 2-9 over the Labor Day weekend. This beachfront resort is a 30-minute drive from the airport and is located on a quiet beach, next to Playa Mujeres Golf Club and the Mayan ruins at the El Meco archaeological site. WOW! *It can be changed without charges applied. There is a local resort fee/day that is subject to change. Donated by: Doug Rohloff & Dr. Stacy Moffenbier Rohloff
32. Fund Our Future Time to reveal the “S” on your chest and make an outright donation to Marian in support of the tuition assistance program. Raise your paddle and help fund our future to keep the Marian mission going strong!