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.
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 stew supper, Nov. 7th, 5-6:30pm, or following worship Nov. 9th.
Following the auction a presentation and donation will be made to the local respite services. Watch our social media and the Essex Free Press for more information.
Thank you for participating in this year's auction and celebrating Abode Respite, Life Day Respite, Lola's Roundtable, and Refuel Respite with us!
Relax as you put together this 1000 piece, colourful puzzle. Great as a gift for puzzle lovers!
Minimum bid: $15
Treat someone special to a wonderful selection of Chinese food items with this $30 gift card for A-1 Chinese.
Minimum bid: $15
Stay fashionably warm with one or both of the great hoodies. A must for yourself or a gift for someone else. Each is valued at $50! Bid separately on the Yellow and Peach hoodies.
Check out what else Accurate Creations has to offer here.
Minimum bid: $25
Make your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate something special with this automatic milk frother. A great gift for someone you love.
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
Pamper someone special with this gift certificate for a blowout at Beauty Boss & Company. For more information about their services, check out their Facebook page.
Minimum bid: $20
Brighten loved ones' days with this selection of handmade cards valued at $20.
Minimum bid: $10
Enjoy pizza and treats with this $25 gift card or give it as a gift to someone you love.
Check out their menu on their Facebook page.
Minimum bid: $15
Enjoy this beautiful butterfly or give it to someone special. Value $20.
Minimum bid: $10
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 Freeze.
Minimum bid: $15
Give the gift of pizza with one of these gift certificates for a large 2 topping pizza from Domino's. Check out their menu here.
Minimum bid for one pizza: $10
This quality laundry soap goes a long way. Previous winners can't say enough about how great a prize this is! This time we are splitting it out. Bid on one year's worth valued at $80 each!
Check out what else is available at Essex Appliance on their website
Minimum bid: $40 each for one year of laundry soap.
Treat yourself or give as a gift and enjoy Friday dinner for two at the Essex Legion. There are two gift cards for dinner for two each valued at $30. These will be bid separately.
Check out what is happening at the Legion here.
Minimum bid: $15 (for each dinner for two card)
Pamper yourself or that someone special on your gift list with this gift certificate for a manicure from Esthetics by Catherine Price. Value $40.
Check out her work on her Facebook page.
Minimum bid: $20
Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee with this French Press. A great gift for any coffee lover!
Minimum bid: $40
Treat yourself and a friend with this 2 combo package from Gyros and more. This is a great gift for the gyros lover on your list! There are two sets of two combos. Each bid is for ONE set of two combos valued at $40 for each pair of combos.
Check out their menu here
Minimum bid: $20 (for each set of two combos)
Find clothing for any member of the family with this $50 gift card from Just Stylin!
Check out some of the highlights on their Facebook page.
Minimum bid: $25
Enjoy soothing baths with this set of bath fizzers. Great as a gift too.
Minimum bid: $5
Treat someone on your list to a local breakfast or lunch at Main Street Diner with this $10 gift card.
Minimum bid: $5
Give the gift of a good meal at Michigan Diner with this $30 gift card.
Minimum bid: $15
Give the gift of a hair cut with this $25 gift card from Nick's Hair Styling.
Minimum bid: $15
Transform your home or give as a gift for that someone special with this full sized wax warmer and wax melts.
Minimum bid: $15
Sought after and enjoyed by many - Theresa Lypps' Harrow Fair first place dill pickles. A must for yourself or a treasured gift for that somone special.
Minimum bid: $5
Treat yourself or a friend with assortment of Tim Horton's goodies - including travel cup, coffee, hot chocolate, and more. Value: $55
Minimum bid: $30
There are 2 sets of gift bags each containing a large bottle of 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner, a bottle of body wash, and a $15 gift card to Watson & Slade. Each bag is valued at $70 and would make a great gift for yourself or a loved one! Bidding is for one bag,
Check out Watson & Slade's range of services on their website.
Minimum bid: $35 per gift bag.
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