Ronald McDonald House Gala Live Auction
Kat Perkins’ Table Serenade
National performing artist and finalist of Season 6 of NBC’s The Voice, Kat Perkins will serenade you and your guests tonight in this once in a lifetime opportunity. Her powerful voice and compassionate heart have lifted spirits of the kids and families at the Ronald McDonald House. A special tableside serenade will lift your spirits, too!
Donated by: Kat Perkins
Private Tour of Pearson’s Candy Company
This exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Pearson’s factory on West 7th Street in St. Paul is rarely made available to the public. The winning bidder will receive a Golden Ticket good for a private tour for six people, where they’ll see how Nut Goodies, Salted Nut Rolls and Bit-O-Honeys are made. Samples, a wine and candy party and goodie bags will top of this very sweet experience.
Donated by: Pearson’s Candy Company
In-Home Seafood Dinner for Ten
Chef Daniel Green, Coastal Seafoods and Dancing Dragonfly Winery have teamed up to create a fabulous multi-course meal with wine pairings for ten served in the comfort of your home. The evening’s menu includes Crab & Avocado Towers paired with Christine’s Foxtrot, Seared Scallops on a Parsnip Puree paired with Ballroom, Tiger Shrimp on Avocado Mousse & Salmon Caviar paired with Boogaloo, Thai Seafood Curry paired with Bill’s Waltz and Lemon Curd Ice Cream paired with Tango. Dinner will include a demonstration of the Thai Seafood Curry course. Date to be mutually selected by Chef Green and the winner.
Donated by: Coastal Seafoods, Dancing Dragonfly Winery and Daniel Green
Rat Pack Vacation to Palm Springs
The Palm Springs area, with its outstanding golf courses, beautiful hotels and amazing nightlife, was a favorite of the Rat Pack. Recreate their legendary experiences with a golf getaway to this desert paradise! Package includes two nights at the 4.5 star Renaissance Palm Springs, two nights at an incredible brand-new 4,000 square foot private residence, a round of golf with a caddie at The Quarry, a round of golf with carts at Heritage Palms and a $200 gift certificate for the highly-acclaimed Lavender Bistro in Palm Desert. Includes 140,000 FlexPoints, redeemable for approximately $2,100 in air travel.
Donated by: Dodd and Sharon Clasen, Heritage Palms, Renaissance Palm Springs, The Quarry and USBank FlexPerks
Hong Kong Trip for Two with Airfare
A city that never sleeps, Hong Kong is bursting with an energy that exhilarates visitors. Among its many attractions, the tram to the top of Victoria Peak, the bustling and diverse street markets, the Star Ferry tour and the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade will be at the top of your list. Package includes roundtrip flights from Minneapolis to Chicago and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for Premium Economy travel from Chicago to Hong Kong, offering priority boarding, extra wide seats and complimentary food and beverages, five nights on the 4.5 star Holiday Inn Golden Mile’s Concierge Level, featuring complimentary breakfast & all-day cocktails, a custom-tailored shirt for one person and a tour of Ronald McDonald House Charities – Hong Kong! Also includes trip-planning assistance from frequent Hong Kong visitor, Daniel Green.
Donated by: Cathay Pacific Airlines, Daniel Green, Holiday Inn Golden Mile, RMHC-Hong Kong
Private Wild Practice Visit for Ten
A hockey fan’s dream come true, this package includes admission for ten people to watch the Wild practice in the beautiful new TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul, as well as a locker room tour led by Ryan Suter and a meet and greet with other Wild players. It also includes four lower level tickets to a Minnesota Wild regular season game of your choice. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for Wild fans of all ages!
Donated by: The Ryan & Becky Suter Foundation
Vikings Game Package with Autographed Helmets
The most comfortable way to cheer on the Vikes! Package includes two great seats in the luxurious Delta 360 Club, located directly next to the Vikings locker room with complimentary food, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, a private entry and restrooms, and an up-close view of the team entering and exiting the field. Also includes autographed helmets from Kirk Cousins, Vikings quarterback and Laremy Tunsil, Dolphins offensive tackle, parking and an overnight stay at the nearby Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot. Tickets valid for Sunday, December 16th noon game at US Bank Stadium. SKOL!
Donated by: Garry and Darla Lodoen, The Miami Dolphins, The Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot and the Minnesota Vikings
Private Lunch with Gopher Football Coach PJ Fleck
Row the boat and get in on the excitement that Gopher Football Coach PJ Fleck is bringing to the University of Minnesota! This package will give four lucky Gopher fans a chance to talk football with Coach Fleck and his wife, Heather, at a private lunch. Also includes admission for four people to a team practice where they’ll witness PJ’s legendary enthusiasm first-hand, as well a tour of the U’s impressive new football facility. Lunch date and location to be mutually agreed upon by winner and the Flecks. Ski-U-Mah!
Donated by: PJ & Heather Fleck, University of Minnesota Athletics
Craft Brewing Experience for Two with Tapping Party
A hands-on, highly-educational experience to learn how to make delicious craft beer. Austin Myhran, head brewer at 612Brew, will take two people through the brewing process, from grain-in to checking PSIs. A combination of manual labor and “beer school”, the experience will span six hours. When the beer is ready to drink, 612Brew will host a catered tapping party for 10 people (two pints of beer per person) in their private Cellar room where Nashville-based country singer/songwriter Todd Hurst will perform just for them.
Donated by: 612Brew, Austin Myhran and Todd Hurst
Classroom Visit by Bel, the Weather Girl
Belinda Jensen, Chief Meteorologist for KARE 11, has written a series of books designed to help children lessen their fear of weather events through a playful 8-year-old girl, Bel and her dog Stormy. In this very special package, Belinda will visit your child’s classroom and to teach students weather’s wildest wonders with fun demonstrations and activities. In addition, she will donate 100 signed copies of Bel the Weather girl books plus a set of 6 hard cover books for your school’s library! Belinda is a true friend of the House that Love Built!
Donated by: Belinda Jensen
