How this works!
Auction information.

Local businesses and others want to celebrate 'quiet heroes' too and have generously donated items for this aution. Click on the links provided to learn more about each business.

Bidding opens on Oct. 29th at 7pm and closes Nov. 2nd at 7pm.

Before you place a bid, register using this form. This will ensure 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. 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 pasta dinner, Nov. 3rd, 5-6:30pm.

Donations from the auction proceeds will go to support the organisations supported by the quiet heroes about whom we are familiar.

Thank you for participating in this year's auction and celebrating the Quiet Heroes of Essex with us!

73s Zippered Hoodie

Stay warm and celebrate the local hockey team with this large zippered hoodie.

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
A-1 Chinese Restaurant
$30 Gift Card

Let A-1 Chinese cook for you or give this gift card as a gift! 

Check out their menu here

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Accurate Creations
Hoodie

Stay warm with this wonderful hoodie from Accurate Creations.

For more items, check out their website here

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Auto Barn
XL Hoodie

Stay warm with this extra large auto barn hoodie.

Check out their website here

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Banwell Douglas
Personal income tax - couple

Let Banwell Douglas do your income tax for you with this gift certificate for a couple's tax preparation.

Minimum bid: $100

Bid Here
Detailing package
From Beau's Autoeverything

Ensure your car shines with this detailing package from Beau's Autoeverything valued at $100. Check out what they offer on their website.

Minimum bid: $50

Bid Here
Brenko's House of Pizza
$40 Gift card

Enjoy pizza and treats with this gift card or give it as a gift to someone you love.

Check out their menu on their Facebook page.

Minimum bid: $20

Bid Here
Bowl and Platter
Flower pattern

Serve up some good food on this beautiful, flower-patterned bowl and platter.

Minimum bid: $10

Bid Here
Capri Pizza
$25 Gift Card

Make it a pizza night with this $25 gift card from Capri. Check out their menu on their website here.

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Chuck's Roadhouse
$25 worth of Gift Certificates x 2

Grab a burger, fries, and beer at Chuck's with these gift certificates. Note: each bidding link is for one set of gift certificates valued at $25.

Check out their menu on their website here

Minimum bid: $15 (for each set of 5 - $5 Chuck's Bucks)

Bid Here - set one Bid Here - set two
County Chevrolet
$25 Gift card

Save on your next visit to County Chevrolt with this gift card.

Check out what they have to offer on their website

Minimum bid: $12

Bid Here
Dairy Freez
$25 Gift Card

Enjoy treats at the local Dairy Freez with this gift card.

For more information, find them on Facebook here

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Dominos Pizza
3 Large Pizzas

Have a pizza party with your family and friends with this set of three large 3 topping pizzas!

Minimum bid: $25

Bid Here
Essex Animal Hospital
Dog gift basket

Treat your dog with this assortment of items including an eco-fetcher, premium oral care chews, adjustable collar and leash, water bottle, food dish and more.

Learn more about the Essex Animal Hospital here

Minimum bid: $30

Bid Here
Essex Appliance
.7 CU Ft / 700 Watt Microwave

Warm up a quick meal with this microwave from Essex Appliance.

Check out what else is available at Essex Appliance on their website

Minimum bid: $50

Bid Here
Essex Feed Warehouse
Wild Bird Feeder

Enjoy visits from the many different birds in the region through this wild bird feeder from Essex Feed Warehouse.

Check out their products on their website

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Essex Motors
$250 off and oil spray

Are you, or is someone you know in the market for a new to you vehicle? Get $250 off a used car and add an free oil spray with this gift certificate from Essex Motors.

Check out their inventory on their website here

Minimum bid: $75

Bid Here
Fairy Door
By Skinny Tree Creations

Add a little whimsy to your space with this fairy door by Skinny Tree Creations.

Minimum bid: $20

Bid Here
Farm Fresh Decorative Wreath
From: Amy Birmingham of She's Crafty

This beautiful, decorative wreath highlights an appreciation for farm fresh goodness. It is an ideal gift for those who love locally grown produce!

Thanks to Amy Birmingham, a frequent vendor at St. Paul's markets. Check out what else she has available on Facebook.

Minimum bid: $10

Bid Here
Fate
Purse and basket of beauty items

Enjoy this purse and basket of beauty items from Fate.

Check out their website here

Minimum bid: $20

Bid Here
Foodland
$50 Gift Card

Grab some groceries from Foodland with this gift card.

Check out what is available on their website here

Minimum bid: $25

Bid Here
Gift Basket
From: Sam Blondin Walker

A great gift basket that includes: water glass, tissue cover, coasters, pot holder, and spatula. Buy it for yourself or give it as a fun gift to a friend, family member, or neighbour.

Sam is a frequent vendor at St. Paul's markets. For more of her creations check her out on Facebook.

Minimum bid: $25

Bid Here
Gyros & More
2 combos

Treat yourself and a friend with this 2 combo package from Gyros and more. There are two sets of two combos. Each bid is for ONE set of two combos.

Check out their menu here

Minimum bid: $15 (for each set of two combos)

Bid Here - Set one Bid Here - Set two
Hometown Cookhouse
$25 Gift Card

Check out the new to Essex Hometown Cookhouse (formerly Deluxe) with this $25 gift card.

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Just Plus of Essex
Purse

Look good and carry what you need with this fashionable purse from Just Plus. Could be a great gift too!

For more information about what is in store, click here

Minimum bid: $20

Bid Here
Libro Credit Union
Gift package

Lots of goodies in this package from Libro Credit Union!

Package includes: 4 - 73s tickets, blanket, hat, water bottle, and planter.

Learn more about Libro on their website here

Minimum bid: $25

Bid Here
Little House of Cupcakes
$20 Gift Card

Grab fresh cupcakes or other delicious treats with this gift card.

For more information about what they have available, check out their facebook page here

Minimum bid: $10

Bid Here
M2 Hairworks
$30 Gift card

Feel amazing or help someone you care about feel amazing with the help of the M2 gift card!

Check out what they have to offer on their Facebook page

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Michigan Diner
$50 Gift Card

Treat yourself with this Michigan Diner gift card! This gift card also makes a great gift!

Check out their menu here

Minimum bid: $25

Bid Here
No Frills
$50 Gift Card

Grab some groceries with this gift card from No Frills.

Check what is available on their website here

Minimum bid: $25

Bid Here
Oak Farms
$60 Gift Card

Say it with flowers or buy something for yourself with this $60 gift card from Oak Farms. Check out what they have to offer on their website here.

Minimum bid: $30

Bid Here
OG Pizza
Large 4 topping pizza

Make it a pizza night for you or someone you love with this large 4 topping pizza from OG Pizza. Check out what they have to offer on their website.

Minimum bid: $16

Bid Here
Oil Change Place
$50 Gift Card

Take care of your car using this $50 gift card from Oil Change Place. This makes a great gift too!

For more information about what the Oil Change Place offers check out their website here

Minimum bid: $25

Bid Here
Pie Carrier
With Apple Pie

The winning bid gets this great, reusable pie carrier, and a fresh apple pie. Come to the party in style bringing pie!

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
The Polished Parlour
$25 Gift Card

Indulge in manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials, hair services & more with vegan & cruelty-free options. Great for yourself or as a gift.

Check out what is available on their website.

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Ring
Snap it Up Jewelry

A beautiful ring to add to your collection or give as a gift.

Snap it Up Jewelry by Kimgo is a frequent vendor at St. Paul's markets. Check out what else is available on Facebook.

Minimum bid: $10

Bid Here
Rose's Kitchen
$50 Gift Card

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

Bid Here
Manicure
Sage Salon

Treat yourself or a friend to a manicure at Sage Salon. Check out what they have to offer on their website.

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Southland Travel
$50 Gift Card

Book your next vacation through Southland and save $50 with this gift certificate! Or give it as a gift for someone who needs a vacation!

Find out more through their website here

Minimum bid: $25

Bid Here
Subway
3 - 6" subs

Pop by Subway and get 3 - 6" subs with these gift cards. This would also make a great gift!

Check out their menu here

Minimum bid: $15

 

Bid Here
Tim Horton's
Gift Basket

Treat yourself or a friend with this gift basket full of Tim Horton's goodies - including a mug, Keurig coffee, hot chocolate, and more.

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Vangs Restaurant
$25 Gift Card

Enjoy some Thai food and/or Sushi with this $25 gift card from Vangs. This would be a great gift too! Check out their menu here.

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
White Topaz Earrings

Accessorise your day with this beautiful white topaz earrings. Also a great gift for jewelery lovers!

Minimum bid: $35

Bid Here
Batch of Wine
From: Wine O'Willie's

Save by making your own wine or give this batch of wine as a gift. The wine produced may become your favourite go to. Plus, your personally crafted wine can be a great gift at every party you attend. Check out Wine O'Willie's website here.

Value: $148.86

Minimum bid: $75

 

Bid Here
Woodcraft Pizza
$25 Gift Card

Enjoy a creative wood-fired pizza and craft beer with this $25 gift card from Woodcraft. Mokes a great gift too. Check them out on Facebook.

Minimum bid: $15

Bid Here
Business Support for 2023
Thank you for your generosity!

Top Donor: Reid Funeral Home

Gold:  Banwell & Douglas, Essex Motors, Wine O’Willie’s

Silver: Beau’s Autoeverything, Essex Appliance Centre, Essex Animal Hospital, Oak Farms, Siefker Automotive, Tim Meloche

Bronze:  Beeline Automotive, Charcoal Pit, Chuck’s Roadhouse, Dominoes Pizza, Foodland, Gyros and more, Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Libro Credit Union, Michigan Diner, No Frills, Oil change place, Rose’s Diner, Southland Travel, Brenko’s Pizza, Fate, Just Plus

Friends: 73s, A-1 Chinese, Accurate Creations, Auto Barn, Capri Pizza, County Chevrolet, Dairy Freez, Essex Feed, Hometown Cookhouse, Little House of Cupcakes, M2 Hairworks, OG pizza, Polished Parlour, Sage Salon, Subway, Tim Horton’s, Vangs, Woodcraft pizza,

 

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