WELCOME TO THE AUCTION BLOG

HOPE SCHOOL AUCTION: SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012
We are so excited for the auction that we could not keep our auction item list a secret until March! The purpose of this blog is to keep you informed of the donations that we have received so that you may be aware of what is going to be available on auction night, and can come with your "wish list" ready! We are so grateful to all of our generous patrons and donors. We have included many of the company logos and websites so that you can support those that have so charitably supported us! Thanks again to all of you who have made our auction possible!
If you would like to donate an item or service, or make a cash donation, please email us at hopecsauction@gmail.com, or contact Lois Engelsma 616.805.3034. Thank you!

HOW TO USE THE BLOG

Thanks for checking out our blog! We are busy updating with donated items as we recieve them. Continue to check back for new items. The most recent posts will always be listed on top, and you can scroll backward to view items by using the "older posts" button at the bottom of each page. To view ALL donations blended, click on "View All" at the right. Or you can simply browse by category selected from the menu on the right hand side. Enjoy!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Panopoulos Salons

We thank Panopoulos Salons for providing us with over 150 coupons that we will be handing out while supplies last on auction night!  These coupons are for a variety of services, and are a great way to save!  Thank you Panopoulos!  You can visit them online HERE to find locations, and schedule your appointment!

Wonderland Tire- Set of 4 Tires!

Thank you to Wonderland Tire for providing a wonderful package to the auction!  Wonderland Tire is offering a set of 4 passenger tires, including installation and balancing.  Up to a $600.00 value. 

 

Wonderland’s website is coming soon, and will be found HERE

Thanks so much Wonderland for this generous donation!

GIANT Tag-Along Bike extension- Village Bike Shop along with “Friends of Hope School”

We thank Village Bike Shop as well as “Friends of Hope School” for donating this great GIANT tag-along!  This extension is attached to a regular bicycle, so your little one can take a break from pedaling when they are tired!

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The Village Bike Shop can be found online HERE.

UBU

Unique among all Grand Rapids Furniture Stores, UBU (You-be-You) Home Furnishings is a one-of-a-kind furniture & accessory store, also offering in-home design consultation.  They have generously donated a package to the auction containing a $50.00 gift card to be redeemed in store, as well as a $50.00 credit for in-home design consultation.  You can visit them HERE online, or visit the store in Rivertown Crossings Mall. 

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Frame by Frame Photography- Tricia Brummel

We thank Tricia Brummel for donating her photography skills to the auction!  She has provided us with the following package:
Free sitting fee for up to 20 people  and 50% off prints up to $100 retail 
**NOT to be applied towards wedding and must be redeemed within one year of purchase**
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Thanks so much Tricia!  Please visit Tricia online HERE.

True Vine Creations- Hudsonville

True Vine Creations has kindly donated a $25.00 gift certificate to the auction.  Please visit their website HERE for a sampling of what they offer!  You can visit them in their Hudsonville store, have parties at the shop, and they also offer wedding services!

Superior Groundcover

Thank you so much to Superior Groundcover for their generous donation!  They have provided us with 2 vouchers, each redeemable for five (5) yards of bark/mulch, delivered!  This is just in time to spruce up your yard this spring!  Visit Superior online HERE.  You can learn about their bark/mulch placement, playground safety surfacing, green roof media placement, erosion control and soils, and aggregate placement. 

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Streelman Photography

We thank Streelman Photography, found HERE online.   They have generously donated at 100.00 gift card, to be used toward sessions and/or prints.  Visit them online to view their portfolio, and to schedule at sitting!

Sparkling Image Carwash- Grandville

Sparkling Image Carwash in Grandville was so kind as to donate TWELVE (12) of their $10 wash certificates.  The wash is located at 6451 Kenowa Avenue SW in Grandville.  Visit them soon to get rid of all the winter’s salt!

River City Improv

Thank you to River City Improv for donating 4 tickets to any of their HILARIOUS improv shows!  Visit them online HERE for dates, times, and more info!

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The group performs at the Ladies Literary Guild downtown.  River City Improv continually strives to inhabit a peculiar spot in the comedic continuum:  wanting to be fun, funny, witty and sometimes sarcastic but never offensive. As Christians and representatives of Calvin College, they are held accountable to higher standards. (despite being imperfect)
Come to a show and laugh with them. We have tickets saved just for you. And make sure to bring some creative suggestions!

Riverbend Body Shop and Clear Image Auto Glass

Riverbend Body Shop and Clear Image Auto Glass, both located at 4141 Lake Michigan Dr. Grand Rapids have each donated an item to the auction.  Their corporate website is found HERE

Riverbend Body Shop has donated a 4-wheel alignment .

Clear Image Auto Glass has donated a free windshield chip repair. 

Thanks so much to both companies for donating!

iPod Touch from Premier Auto & Truck Parts Inc.

We thank Premier Auto & Truck Parts, Inc for their generous donation.  They have donated an iPod Touch!  You can learn all about the specifics of the iPod HERE, and please visit the webite for Premier Auto & Truck HERE!  Premier Auto & Truck Parts is an automotive recycler that provides quality used auto parts to both wholesale and retail customers, located at 28-17 Mi Rd in Cedar Springs.

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Fresh Flower Arrangement- Posh Petals

Thank you to Posh Petals for donating a custom fresh floral arrangement.  You can use this for mother’s day, a birthday, anniversary.  Just contact them to discuss the flowers and/or colors that you desire.

Posh Petals does weddings and other special events.  You can visit their website HERE. and also find them on FACEBOOK.

On the Border

Thanks so much to On the Border for donating many certificates for free appetizers and free desserts.  We will be awarding these to the winning bidder of various items throughout the evening. 

Visit On the Border online HERE, where you can view their delicious menu and locations!

Pizza Ranch- Hudsonville

The Pizza Ranch in Hudsonville has kindly donated a $20.00 gift card. 

Visit the Pizza Ranch HERE online, where you can view their menu!  Thanks so much Pizza Ranch!

Peppino’s Pizza

Thank you to Peppino’s Pizza for donating a $10.00 gift card.  Their menu/coupons are available online HERE.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Airplane Ride with Nick Kleyn!

Here is your chance to see our great state of Michigan from above!  Thank you very much to Nick Kleyn who has agreed to be your pilot on what is sure to be a thrilling airplane ride!  Nick will meet you at the airport, and you can help get the plane ready for take-off.  Listen to air traffic control, and then sit back and get ready to enjoy your round trip to Mackinac Island, Put-In Bay, or a similar destination of choice.  Up to 3 people.

Murphy’s Family Restaurant

Murphy’s Family Restaurant, found online HERE, has donated a dozen of their Plate-Sized Cinnamon Rolls!  The kids (or the entire family!) will get a kick out of diving into one of these come Sunday morning!

If you looking for a great place to eat Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner in the Allendale area, Murphy's Family Restaurant might be just what you are looking for. They are a traditional sit-down style Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant and have been serving the Allendale area in an easy going, family friendly atmosphere since February of 2006. 
The menu includes traditional items such as Eggs, Toast, Pancakes, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, Omelets, Skillet meals, Giant cinnamon Rolls, real shredded hash browns and sliced American fried potatoes. They also have a full lunch menu including Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Soup of the day, and Basket meals. Open until 8pm on Friday for their fish fry, as well as other dinner features throughout the week.

McDonalds–Jenison Location

We thank the Jenison Location McDonald’s for donating a voucher worth $20.00.  This is valid for dine-in,  for a single visit, by June 30, 2012.

Andy Simmons, Shield Agency, Hudsonville- Dave Ramsey ELP

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Andy Simmons of Shield Agency in Hudsonville is a Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider.  He has generously donated a package to the auction.  The package includes  2 tickets to the Dave Ramsey event on May 5, 1:00 - 6:00 at the VanAndel Arena, as well as a copy of Dave’s book "Total Money Makeover".

Visit Shield Agency online HERE, and find out more about the Dave Ramsey event here in Grand Rapids by clicking HERE.

Maple Hill Golf Course

We thank the Maple Hill Golf Course for donating 4 vouchers for 9 holes of golf, walking.  These vouchers are to be redeemed by 12/31/12.  You can find the Maple Hill website HERE, where you can also shop their pro shop.

 

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Main Street Pub

Thank you to Main Street Pub, Allendale for providing the auction with two (2) $15.00 gift cards.  Their menu and locations can be found online HERE.

Macy’s

Thank you so much to Macy’s for donating to our auction.  They have provided us with two (2) gift certificates for $25.00 each to their store.  Shop Macy’s online HERE.

Seasoned Salt- Fran Lubbers

A jar of this homemade seasoning, including a meat tenderizer will make anything that you cook taste delicious!  Give added to taste to your beef, pork, chicken, fish….., even potatoes and vegetables!  Buy one or buy them all, there are 6 bottles available.  Thanks so much to Fran Lubbers for donating her now infamous recipe to our auction!

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Deep Freezer from Laninga Appliance and “Friends of Hope School”

Need to store some of that Pork or Beef that we have up for auction?

Thank you to Laninga Appliance as well as  “Friends of Hope School” for donating this GE Chest Freezer!  Visit Lanninga’s Appliance online HERE.

 

You can check out all the specifics on this particular freezer by click on THIS link.

Progressive Dinner

A delicious 3 course meal for up to 6 couples (12 people).  Enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable night with your friends, or book this as your next family gathering!  Hosted in the homes of Liz Langerak, Lynn VanOverloop, and Joyce VanOostenbrugge, you will enjoy their cooking of appetizers, main course, and dessert.  Great entertainment is inevitable with Mark, Larry, and Karl helping to serve the food! 

Thanks so much to these couples for donating their time, great food, and hosting this package in their homes!

Kindle Fire- Bernie and Laurie Kamps

Thank you to Bernie and Laurie Kamps for kindly donating a Kindle Fire!  E-readers are one of the hottest new electronic items out there; click HERE to learn all about the features that this Kindle offers… so much more than just an e-reader!

Thanks so much to the Kamps’ for this great item!

Keurig and Green Mountain Coffee

We thank the Green Mountain Coffee and Keurig Companies for generously donating to the auction.  They have provided us with a Keurig Brewer B-40, as well as some Country Blend Coffee K-cups.  Please visit the Keurig website HERE to see all that they offer, and to restock your K-cup supply!

Kamps Pallets

Thank you to Kamps Pallets for donating two (2) vouchers each for 5 yards of bark/mulch, delivered!  Just in time to get your yard work started this spring!

Kamps Pallets can be found online HERE.  Kamps offers pallet rentals, bark and mulch, shredding services and more. With locations throughout Michigan as well as in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, they can serve all of your pallet and container management needs!

Horse Drawn Sleigh or Wagon Ride

Thank you to Dave and Karla Kamps!  They have offered a horse-drawn sleigh ride, or if the snow has left for good, a horse-drawn wagon ride!  Refreshments will be provided as well.  This does not have to be redeemed right away, so you could wait until next winter, or even view the beautiful apple orchards surrounding their home in the fall on the wagon ride! There is much room on the sleigh ride, as kids can enjoy riding on/jumping off the huge sled rigged behind the sleigh.  Or if the wagon ride is chosen, seating is provided for about 14 adults, and a handful of children squeezed in.

Pool Party Package

This package is a very fun Birthday Party Package!  We thank the following people for their contributions:
1- Larry and Lynn VanOverloop- Will donate the use of their beautiful in-ground swimming pool for the party location!
2- Jen Kalsbeek- will donate custom decorated cupcakes for the occasion!  (just ask any of the kids at cupcake sale…. Mrs. Kalsbeek’s are the best!)
3- Becky DeVries- (Sprit of Giving, Etsy) will custom applique a beach towel with your child’s name on it!
We may have a pizza place willing to supply pizza for the party as well, so stay tuned!
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