Legacy of Heroes - Auction
Local businesses are happy to celebrate our heroes too and have generously donated items for this aution. Click on the links provided to learn more about each business.
Bidding opens on Nov. 26th at 7pm and closes Dec. 1st at 7pm.
Before you place a bid, register using this form. Registration is required before bids are recorded as this ensures that we have your contact information in the event you have the winning bid.
How to bid: The description for each item includes a link to a blog post. When bidding is active you will be able to make comments on the blog post. Include your name and your bid. Bid must be at least as high as the minimum and higher than any previous post to be considered. The person with the highest bid when bidding closes will be notified through the information from the registration form with a link for payment and instructions for pick up. Opportunity to pick up prizes is available at the Holiday Pasta Dinner and Concert, Dec. 4th, 5-6:30pm, or following worship Dec. 6th.
Following the auction a presentation and donation will be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Watch our social media and the Essex Free Press for more information.
Thank you for participating in this year's auction and celebrating local Alzheimer's programs with us!
These are highly sought after, award-winning dill pickles! Don't miss out. We could suggest giving these as a gift but who are we kidding.
Minimum bid: $10
Enjoy dinner at A-1 or delight someone special with this $30 gift card.
Minimum bid: $15
Stay warm and Be happy with this sweatshirt from Accurate Creations. Make a great gift with a positive message too.
Minimum bid: $20
Take a break from cooking and grab a pizza from Armando's using this gift card. Perfect as a gift for the pizza lover on your list.
Minimum bid: $15
Light up the room with these flashlights, plus a great shirt to go with them! This package from Auto Barn would make a great holiday gift for car lovers or others on your list.
Minimum bid: $20
Avoid the stress come tax time and let Banwell Douglass take care of your taxes for you with this tax preparation certificate for a couple. This gift certificate could also make a great gift for that special couple on your list. Value: $260
Minimum bid: $125
Enjoy a quick meal or give the gift of a quick meal with this $25 gift card from bar Burrito.
Minimum bid: $15
Help your vehicle look and feel new again with this $100 gift card for detailing from Beau's. A great gift for that special someone on your list.
Minimum bid: $50
Pamper yourself or someone special with this gift certificate for a haircut at Beauty Boss & Company.
Minimum bid: $20
Enjoy 18 holes of golf and split 1/2 a golf cart with a friend with this golf pass for Belleville Golf. Makes a great gift for a golf lover. You could even commit to a game in the future. A $60 value!
Minimum bid: $30
Treat yourself or someone special to lunch or dinner at an establishment that focuses on locally sourced ingredients and celebrates Ontario craft breweries and wineries with this $25 gift card from Billy's Taphouse.
Minimum bid: $15
Enjoy pizza and treats with this $25 gift card or give it as a gift to someone you love.
Minimum bid: $15
Enjoy this beautiful artwork by LRRR Designs or give it as a gift to the art lover on your list.
Minimum bid: $20
Take a break from cooking and pick up a pizza at Capri or give pizza as a gift for someone on your list with this gift card from Capri.
Minimum bid: $20
Pamper yourself or that someone special on your gift list with this gift certificate for a manicure from Esthetics by Catherine Price.
Minimum bid: $15
Chochi's pizza is a long time staple in Essex. Treat yourself or that someone special on your list to a large pizza from Chochi's with this $35 gift certificate.
Minimum bid: $20
Enjoy a meal at Chuck's Roadhouse or treat that someone special on your list with this $50 gift card.
Minimum bid: $25
Wake up and smell the coffee and share it with friends with these three mugs and bag of coffee. Perfect for any coffee lover whether that is you or as a gift for someone special.
Minimum bid: $15
Save on your next visit to County Chevrolt or give this $25 gift card as a gift to a loved one. Use this gift card to wash the mud, salt, or slush away from a vehicle braving Canadian weather.
Minimum bid: $15
A wonderful selection of items to keep folks busy on a cold day. This basket includes a puzzle, birdhouse, paint, and windchimes kit. This could also make a great gift or selection of gifts.
Minimum bid: $20
Contains a hat, water bottle, coaster, soap, and iron on transfers. Great as a gift for someone special.
Minimum bid: $20
Enjoy a Boston Cooler, Burger, and/or ice cream cone or give the gift of this local treasure with this $25 gift card from Dairy Freez. Would also make a great gift for someone special.
Minimum bid: $15
Satisfy multiple crazings at once or give these as gifts, this Dominos pizza gift card package offers multiple ways to enjoy pizza with 1 - 3 topping large pizza, and 3 - single topping individual pizza gift cards.
Minimum bid: $30
Satisfy multiple crazings at once or give these as gifts, this Dominos pizza gift card package offers multiple ways to enjoy pizza with 1 - 3 topping large pizza, and 3 - single topping individual pizza gift cards.
Minimum bid: $30
Satisfy multiple crazings at once or give these as gifts, this Dominos pizza gift card package offers multiple ways to enjoy pizza with 1 - 3 topping large pizza, and 3 - single topping individual pizza gift cards.
Minimum bid: $30
Celebrate your love for the local hockey team or give this T-shirt, hat, puck, and bumper sticker to a local fan. Either way, enjoying hockey is as Canadian as it gets!
Minimum bid: $20
Show your love for our local hockey team or give this jersey to a local fan. Supporting hockey is a Canadian thing! Check out the schedule for the 73s here.
Minimum bid: $40
A great selection of dog food, treats and toys for the dog in the family or for the dog lover on your gift list. Thanks to Essex Animal Hospital.
Minimum bid: $40
Freshen up your look or give someone you love the opportunity to freshen up theirs with this gift card for a haircut from the Essex Barbershop.
Minimum bid: $15
Treat yourself and a friend with this 2 combo package from Essex Gyros. This is a great gift for the gyros and/or Greek food lover on your list!
Minimum bid: $15
Treat yourself and a friend with this 2 combo package from Essex Gyros. This is a great gift for the gyros and/or Greek food lover on your list!
Minimum bid: $15
Treat yourself or give as a gift and enjoy Friday dinner for two at the Essex Legion.
Minimum bid: $15
Grab a quick shawarma or give the gift of shawarma with these 2 $10 gift cards to Essex Shawarma.
Minimum bid for both cards: $10
Treat yourself or someone you love to some good food and support a local grocer with this $25 gift card from Foodland.
Minimum bid: $15
Find new to you treasures among the antiques and collectibles at Forgotten Treasures or give this gift card to that special someone on your list this season.
Minimum bid: $15
Organise your garage with this handy Gladiator Gear Track Pac, great for keeping a variety of tools handy and available when you need them. This would make an awesome gift for someone special too! A special thanks to Essex Appliance for this donation.
Minimum bid: $60
Enjoy a meal at Grounded Cafe or spread the love by giving this gift card as a gift.
Minimum bid: $15
Keep track of time whether you are outside or inside with this handy indoor-outdoor clock. Perfect for those who need a little help watching the clock.
Minimum bid: $20
Local author Joseph Byrne tells the story of Jim Mahon, an outstanding hockey prospect who was considered to be a young phenon like Gretzky but was killed in a farm accident at age 19. His story is compelling not only because of his hockey ability but because he was also recognised as a great human being.
Minimum bid: $10
Local author Joseph Byrne narrates the experience of hockey reminding those who read this book why we love the game.
Minimum bid: $10
Find clothing for any member of the family or give that someone special a chance to find something special with this $40 gift card from Just Stylin!
Minimum bid: $20
Step out in style with this Kate Spade purse. Perfect for the stylish person whether that is you or that special someone on your list this season.
Minimum bid: $40
Pamper yourself or that special someone on your gift list with this $30 gift card from M2 Hairworks.
Minimum bid: $15
Enjoy a meal at Michigan Diner or give the gift of a good meal with this $25 gift card.
Minimum bid: $15
Enjoy a meal at Michigan Diner or give the gift of a good meal with this $25 gift card.
Minimum bid: $15
A great selection of items courtesy of Mills Woodworking. This basket includes a cutting board and treatment oil, hat, T-shirt, knife sharpener, and treats. Perfect as a gift for that special someone.
Minimum bid: $50
This selection of jewellery is a wonderful gift for the jewellery lover on your list whether going out for a night on the town or to work, there is something for every occasion.
Minimum bid: $25
Treat yourself or someone special to classic Windsor-style pizza with this gift card for a large, 4-topping pizza from Naples pizza valued at $41.13.
Minimum bid: $20
Grab some groceries or give the gift of groceries with this gift card from No Frills.
Minimum bid: $25
Get flowers for any special moment with this Oak Farms gift card. Makes for a lovely gift as well.
Minimum bid: $30
They may be new to Essex. Still Ocean Bottom has generously donated this gift basket that includes 3 soaps, shower steamer, body butter, lip balm, fizzy powder, and a $10 gift card. This is great as a gift to pamper that special someone.
Minimum bid: $25
Enjoy a large 4 topping Original Guys Pizza or treat someone special with this gift card from OG Pizza.
Minimum bid: $15
Keep your car healthy or help that special someone keep their car in tip top shape with this $50 gift card towards any oil change service at the Oil Change Place.
Minimum bid: $25
This framed artwork by Canadian artist Patricia Tite captures the image of fox in winter. A great piece for any art lover whether that is yourself or an art lover on your list this season.
Minimum bid: $50
Pick up some treats for your furr family members or give this gift card to someone on your list to has furr family.
Minimum bid: $25
Enjoy some self care or give the gift of self care with a manicure or other treatment with this $25 gift card from Polished Parlour.
Minimum bid: $15
Brighten a variety of loved ones' days with this selection of handmade cards. Thank you to Robert Brockwell for the donation.
Minimum bid: $25
Meet a friend and enjoy a meal together with this gift card from Rose's Kitchen. Or give this gift card as a gift for someone you love.
Minimum bid: $25
This delightful framed print of a child fishing is a wonderful reminder that childhood can be filled with simple moments surrounded by nature. This is a perfect addition for any home and could be a great gift.
Minimum bid: $25
Treat yourself or someone you love to a new tattoo with this $50 gift card from Spring Rose Tattoo.
Minimum bid: $25
For more than 50 years the Schinkels family has served fresh meat and food in Essex. Keep this gift card for yourself or share this history with a loved one.
Minimum bid: $15
Get what is needed for home or office or give the gift of supplies with this $50 gift card from Stationary & Stuff.
Minimum bid: $25
Top you tree with this beautiful angel or give it as a gift. Thanks to Essex Flower Basket for the donation.
Minimum bid: $20
Enjoy a meal of Pho and Thai food or give this as a gift with this gift card from Vangs.
Minimum bid: $15
Pick from a selection of high quality meat or give this opportunity to that someone special on your list this season with this gift card from Zaccagnini Meats in Cottam.
Minimum bid: $15
Reid's Funeral Home, Siefco
Beeline Autmotive, Countryside Chrysler, Southland travel
Kennedy's Funeral Home, Terrance Toohey
