The mission of Mentor Iowa is to provide trained volunteer mentors to abused, neglected and delinquent children who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. We will do this by working in partnership with the children, their families, and the community.
You can reach Mentor Iowa office by calling (515) 277-9797.
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The 9th annual Tidrick Honors program will take place on Sunday, April 29th at the Hyperion Field Club in Johnston. We will be presenting our Tidrick Honors award to Brick Gentry P.C. The Mentor of the Year award will be presented to Christy Hickman. We also will be awarding a mentee for the 1st time with the Dean Lester Scholarship award. Auction items will be available to view on the Mentor Iowa website starting Wednesday, April 25th at 5:00 pm. Follow us on Facebook to see pictures of some of the wonderful auction items to bid on. Thank you to the following sponsors who make this event free and open to the public: Confluence, D.M. Kelly and Company, Daugherty Auction & Real Estate Services, Inc., Carl and Marcene Grant Jr., Hummel's, Hyperion Field Club, Iowa Journey Photography, Charles and Jaina Johnson, Peter Kitundu and Anjie Shutts, Steve and Connie Koehn, M & M Commercial & New Construction Cleaning, Hanny Mason, Lynn and Jan Reinicke, Saturday Mfg., Jim and Eileen Snodgrass, Stew Hansen Dodge City Chrysler Jeep, Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. We hope you can come celebrate this wonderful day with us! AUCTION ITEMS
Live Auction
1. Up, Up and Away 1 hot air balloon ride in the balloon Spitfire. Balloon ride will last 1 hour and will hold two passengers. Certificate expires April 29th, 2013. Includes a bottle of Red wine from Tonic and a $25 gift card to the Big Steer Restaurant. Donated by Tim and Elsie Cloyd, Tonic, Big Steer Restaurant Retail Value: $400
2. Living Large at Land’s End 3 nights and 4 days stay with breakfast for 2 each morning at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort. Certificate expires 8/31/12. Also included is $200 in VISA gift cards to use however you would like for your trip! Donated by Matt Jacobson, Mentor Iowa Retail Value: $700
3. All About Peppers This print and acrylic piece by artist Rubin Crespi measures 44 inches wide by 64 inches tall. It would look perfect in any home or office environment. Donated by Elements by K. Sorbe Retail Value: $900
4. cyclONE NATION Four 50 yard line seats for the Iowa State vs. Oklahoma Sooners football game (Saturday, November 3rd), $15 gift certificate to Hickory Park Restaurant and assorted ISU clothing items to cheer the Cyclones on to victory. Donated by David Erickson, Hickory Park Restaurant, Tailgate Clothing Retail Value: $600
5. Design Marries Comfort Work in comfort and style with your OFS Number Nine Chair and enjoy 6 bags of LaRue ground coffee (Caramel Crunch, House Blend, Guatemala Antigua, Breakfast Blend, Jamaican Me Crazy, Hawaiian Hazelnut) along with 2 coffee cups. Donated by Pigott, Inc., LaRue Coffee Retail Value: $850
6. Have Fun, Fly Safe! Supreme Air Package gift certificate to Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. Includes: Maximum 24 Jumpers, 1 hour private court jump time, 4 one topping pizzas, unlimited soft drinks, ¼ sheet birthday cake or 24 cupcakes and a Sky Zone t-shirt and pass for the birthday boy or girl. Also included is a Dairy Queen 8 inch round ice cream cake gift certificate and 3 $10 gift certificates to Old Chicago. Donated by Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, Windsor Heights Dairy Queen, Old Chicago Retail Value: $490
7. Can You Hear Me Now? One set of 100% digital, programmable open fit premium hearing aids by a leading manufacturer. Also included is the programming and free lifetime service and cleaning. Donated by Mishler Hearing Aids Retail Value: $3,400
8. Where Dreams Come True 4 night stay at the Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa in Orlando, Florida. This condo units is a 2 bedroom/2 bath unit and will sleep six. MUST EXCLUDE all holidays and Spring Break as well as Black Out times. Certificate expires 4/29/13. Four One-Day Park Hopper passes are included to: The Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Also included is $200 in VISA gift cards to use however you would like for your trip! Donated by Michelle Wall, Walt Disney World Co., Mentor Iowa Retail Value: $900
9. Your Baseball Fix Here is your chance to be in the big leagues. You will throw out the first pitch of an Iowa Cubs game and also receive 8 Reserved Grandstand Seats. The second part of this package includes four tickets to one Kansas City Royals game during their July 20th – July 22nd series with the Minnesota Twins. Before the game you will get to meet Major League Umpire and Mentor Iowa Board Member, Eric Cooper, and also receive a baseball signed by the umpire crew. Arrangements for the game you will be attending will be made by the winner and Eric Cooper. Donated by Iowa Cubs, Eric Cooper Retail Value: Priceless
10. The Fleming’s Experience Enjoy this package created especially for Mentor Iowa by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. This experience is designed for 6 people to enjoy a five course small plates meal paired with wine. The menu is created by Chef Partner, Josh McCurnin and wine pairings are selected by Wine Manager, Jessica Beal. Certificate expires 8/30/12. Donated by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Retail Value: $800
11. Lustrous Elegance 18 inch cultured pearl necklace of 7 ½ mm white pearls with a 14K white gold Clasp. A $100 gift certificate to the Waterfront Seafood Market is included in this under the sea theme. Donated by Herman’s Fine Jewelry, Waterfront Seafood Market Retail Value: $650
12. Date Night You will have a perfect night with these fun things to enjoy. $100 gift certificate to Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, enjoy a 2005 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines bottle and 2 tickets to a comedy show at the Funny Bone. Impress your date as you drive in your BMW or Mercedes for a weekend. (Restrictions apply) Donated by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Bob & LaRue Maddox, Funny Bone Comedy Club, European Motorcars Retail Value: $1,425
13. Vacation Okoboji Head up north and enjoy all that Okoboji has to offer with this fun package. You will receive 4 park passes to Arnolds Park Amusement Park, 4 Queen II passes to the Queen II Excursion Boat, 4 rounds of golf with cart to Brooks National Golf Club and a $25 gift certificate to Sportsman’s Pub. Use your $100 in QuikTrip gift cards to help pay for gas on your trip. Donated by Arnolds Park, Brooks National Golf Club, Sportsman’s Pub, QuikTrip Retail Value: $545
14. Man Cave You will be the envy of all of your friends with all of the goodies in this package. This package includes: a neon NFL Bud Light sign, Guinness Dart Board, Harley Davidson Miller Lite/MGD mirror and Deluxe Poker Set. Fill up the extra wall space with this rare signed ESPN banner that has been retired from ESPN studios. Store your beverages in your retro QuikTrip cooler. Since your friends will be jealous, make them feel better by taking them out to hooters with your $50 in gift cards. Be sure to wear your Hooters shirt when you go. Donated by Donnie Tryon, Walk On Productions, Hooters, QuikTrip Retail Value: $600
Silent Auction
Art
A1. Untitled #1 and #2 Two abstract acrylic canvas paintings created by local artist, Mike Eggley. Donated by Mike Eggley
A2. Santa Fe Original acrylic painting on canvas. This piece is 30 inches by 40 inches and was designed for Mentor Iowa by Monica Agic of Art by Magic. Donated by Monica Agic of Art by Magic
A3. State Capitol at its Finest Framed and matted print of the State Capitol. Donated by Deck the Walls
A4. Tiger Artist proof of Tiger print created by artist Bill Fultz. Donated by Bill Fultz
A5. Two Giraffes Artist proof of Giraffes print created by artist Bill Fultz. Donated by Bill Fultz
A6. State Capitol with Proof Artist proof of the State Capitol created by artist Bill Fultz. Donated by Bill Fultz
A7. Cross That Bridge Framed and matted print of the High Tressel Bridge in Madrid, Iowa. Donated by Marshall Greiman Photography
A8. Dove Isabel Bloom sculpture titled “Dove.” Donated by Isabel Bloom L.L.C.
A9. Flower Power Celebrate the beauty of spring with this original Out of My Mind Designs screen wire art piece created and signed by artist Peri Woltjer. Donated by Peri Woltjer of Out of My Mind Designs
A10. The Cross Enjoy this original screen wire art piece created and signed by artist Peri Woltjer. Donated by Peri Woltjer of Out of My Mind Designs
A11. Best Friends Framed and matted Terry Redlin print. Donated by Scheels
A12. Here Birdie, Birdie Framed and matted prints by Steve Carter and Rick Morkel. Donated by Steve and Kim Stewart
A13. You Look Good Unique custom made tin framed mirror. Donated by West End Architectural Salvage
A14. Iowa Treasures Two framed and matted photos of Pella, Iowa and Rosemann Bridge in Madison County, Iowa. Donated by Nancy Reed
A15. Little Brown Church in the Vale Two framed and matted photos of the Little Brown Church in the Vale – Nashua, Iowa. Donated by Nancy Reed
A16. Sculpture Park This framed and matted photo takes a look at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park from a unique view. Can you figure the view out? Donated by Monica Agic of Art by Magic
A17. Northern Lights This framed and matted photo takes a breathtaking view of the northern lights. Donated by SR Photography, LLC
A18. The Beauty of Nature Framed and matted photo of spring flowers. Also included are photo postcards for your use. Donated by Photographs by Carrie Gasche
A19. Triumph of Venus Framed and matted seriolithograph in color on archival paper. Signed in the plate by Csaba Markus. Certificate of Authenticity comes with this piece. Donated by Dr. Amie Kumagai
A20. Terrace Hill Framed and matted Terrace Hill print signed by Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov Kim Reynolds. Donated by Governor Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Connie Schmett
Clothing & Accessories
CA1. I Love Des Moines and Iowa Look good in these two stylish t-shirts showing your love for Des Moines and Iowa. Shirts can be taken back if the size does not work for you. Donated by RAYGUN
CA2. Guilt Free $150 gift certificate to K. Renee. Enjoy a 30 minute Dermalogica Facial after shopping at ANANI Salon and Spa. Donated by K. Renee, ANANI Salon and Spa
CA3. Perfect Match Look in style with your CC Kappos Designer Handbag. Accessorize your new handbag by using your $100 gift certificate to Greenburg’s. Keep your jewelry clean with your own jewelry cleaner. Donated by NYC Purse Company, Greenburg’s
CA4. Looking and Feeling Good Look good in this pair of Liz Claiborne polarized women’s sunglasses. Take a break and go to All About Nails and enjoy your free pedicure. Donated by Russ’ Uptown Optical, All About Nails
CA5. Dress for Success Enjoy shopping at MintL.A. Boutique with your $40 gift card. Your nails will look great with your pedicure gift certificate to Solar Nails. Have a bite to eat after with your $25 gift certificate to Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery. Donated by MintL.A. Boutique, Solar Nails, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
CA6. Perfect Accessory A stunning cubic zirconia necklace will complement any look. Enjoy a nice meal at Mezzodi’s with your $40 gift certificate and see a show afterwards at the Fleur Cinema. Donated by Fiscus Diamond Jewelry, Mezzodi’s, Fleur Cinema
Food & Wine
FW1. Freshly Ground Paradise Enjoy this package from Starbucks consisting of: Starbucks bag, mug, sleeve, gum, VIA packet, Blonde Roast Sampler pack and Starbucks Tribute blend. 3 bags of whole bean coffee (dark caffe Verona, medium pike place roast, blonde veranda blend) are included. Donated by Starbucks
FW2. Smile In Every Aisle Enjoy all of the goodies in this basket that are all Hy-Vee products. Donated by Joe Nelson
FW3. Party Time Wine tasting party for 20 at WineStyles. Donated by WineStyles
FW4. “Estate Style” Winery Wine tasting party for 8 at Jasper Winery. Donated by Jasper Winery
FW5. Groceries on Me Use your $100 gift card at Dahl’s to keep your refrigerator stocked. If you buy some drinks, you can serve them in your new Simon Pearce glass pitcher. Donated by Dahl’s, Joseph’s
FW6. Madison County Flavor Enjoy a bottle of Madison County Winery wine and purchase more of your favorite wine with your $25 gift certificate. Donated by Madison County Winery
FW7. Juan’s Finest Enjoy this assortment of two cases of Juan O’Sullivan’s Salsa. One case is mild salsa and the other is hot salsa. The owner’s of Juan O’Sullivan’s are Mentor Iowa mentors. Donated by Sean & Becki Sullivan of Juan O’Sullivan’s
For the Family
FF1. Whatta’ Dish $100 gift certificate to Whatta’ Dish located in historic Valley Junction. Donated by Whatta’ Dish
FF2. Family Photo Opportunity Get the family all dressed up and have your photo taken with a $100 gift certificate to Portrait Innovations. Donated by Portrait Innovations
FF3. Van Gogh in Training 2011 summer art class at the Des Moines Art Center. Donated by the Des Moines Art Center
FF4. For Your Best Friend Know your best pal is in safe hands at Happy Tails Doggy Daycare. This certificate allows your dog 5 days of care while you are away from home. Your dog will be in good hands when you go Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture Clinic for a consultation and food. Make your best friend feel better after the vet with this care package full of goodies. Donated by Happy Tails Doggy Daycare, Brown Dog Bakery, Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture Clinic
FF5. Full of Adventure 4 passes to Adventureland, certificate for a Lazer Tag birthday party for 10 people at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park and 2 Grand Prix passes at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park. Also included are stomp rockets and 3 creativity books. Donated by Adventureland of America, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, Anonymous
FF6. Zoo Time You will receive a Family Membership gift certificate to the Blank Park Zoo. Also included are 4 passes (expires 12/31/12) to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. Donated by Blank Park Zoo, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
FF7. Who Am I Certificate for 10 hours of research on your family tree from the Iowa Genealogical Society. Create your own family history with a family photography package from Iowa Journey Photography. Includes family session shoot with a 16 x 20 print. Mr. Belikov takes all of the pictures associated with Mentor Iowa. Donated by the Iowa Genealogical Society, Alex Belikov of Iowa Journey Photography
FF8. Family Attractions Fun Pack gift certificate for 2 games of bowling for 4 players at Air Lanes. 4 passes to the Playground for Kids (Ankeny). Family Four Pack of admission tickets to the Science Center of Iowa. 4 Waterpark passes to Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark. Donated by Air Lanes, The Playground for Kids, Science Center of Iowa, Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark
FF9. Strike Bowling Party for you and 4 of your friends at Plaza Lanes. Includes shoe rental and 2 hours of bowling on 1 lane. Donated by Plaza Lanes
FF10. Say Cheese Family photography package from Iowa Journey Photography. Includes family session shoot with a 16 x 20 print. Mr. Belikov takes all of the pictures associated with Mentor Iowa. Donated by Alex Belikov of Iowa Journey Photography
FF11. Ready For Naptime? Let your child decide if they are ready to go to bed. They can enjoy the CD “Jungle Gym” provided by Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players. Another choice is getting ready for bed by snuggling up in a handmade baby quilt created by former mentor and board member, Louise Whitlow. Pack your items ready for the next day with this floral themed handbag from Letter Perfect. Donated by Carpet Square Records, Louise Whitlow, Letter Perfect
FF12. It’s Incredible 2 Family Four pack certificates. Each certificate includes 4 $5 game cards, 4 unlimited buffets and 4 unlimited drinks. One certificate expires 6/30/12 and the other expires 7/31/12. Donated by Incredible Pizza Company
For the Home
FH1. Makes Scents(y) – Go Cyclones Iowa State Cyclones decorated warmer with a 3 pack of Scentsy bars. Donated by Nancy Johnson of Scentsy Wickless Candles
FH2. Makes Scents(y) – Go Hawkeyes University of Iowa decorated warmer with a 3 pack of Scentsy bars. Donated by Nancy Johnson of Scentsy Wickless Candles
FH3. Secretary Desk Enjoy the many features of this crafted piece made from solid maple and maple veneers. This piece measures 13”d x 25”w x 45.75”h. Donated by Iowa Prison Industries
FH4. Fertile Soil Five fertilizer and weed control treatments up to 10,000 square feet in the Des Moines area. Donated by Ripke Lawn Service
FH5. Simply Perfect 4 free lawn applications gift certificate. Donated by Perficut Lawn & Landscape, Inc.
FH6. Décor + More 2 hours of FREE design consultation (for your home or office) from Corporate Décor + More. One planter to start your decorating process. Donated by Corporate Décor + More, Seed
FH7. Comfort Club This Comfort Club certificate will allow you to have one spring Air Conditioner check and one fall furnace check. Membership is only valid for one year (or two inspections). Donated by Neighbor’s Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
FH8. Sitting in Style Enjoy this custom made Adirondack chair created by Kerry Johnson Works. Also included is a small table to rest your drink on. Donated by Kerry Johnson Works
FH9. Go Irish Enjoy your favorite Michael Collins Irish Whiskey with this mixing set. Donated by Murphy’s Bar and Grill
FH10. Pamper Your Car This package will keep your car in tip top shape. Package includes: $25 gift card to Arnold Motor Supply, Alignment/Rotate/Balance Tires and fix a flat gift certificate From Big O Tires, Oil Change from Dale’s Wright Tire & Auto Service, Silver Car Detailing gift certificate and an Oreck XL Auto Car Vac. Donated by Arnold Motor Supply, Big O tires, Dale’s Wright Tire & Auto Service, Northwest Bank, Oreck (Ankeny)
FH11. Riding in Style Silver Car Detailing gift certificate and an Oil Change from Lee’s Standard. Donated by Northwest Bank, Lee’s Standard
FH12. Clean as a Whistle 2 gift certificates for 1 basic oil change and car wash. Donated by Karl Chevrolet
FH13. That’s My Yard $50 gift certificate from the Mowing Club. $40 gift certificate to O’Donnell Ace Hardware. Donated by The Mowing Club, O’Donnell Ace Hardware
FH14. Mr. Fix It Two hours of labor a $160 value from AJM Group LLC Plumbing plus a $100 credit toward fixtures from Fergusons Plumbing Supply Company. Donated by AJM Group LLC Plumbing, Fergusons Plumbing Supply Company
Golf
G1. Copper Creek Foursome (no carts) for 18 holes at Copper Creek Golf Course. Donated by Copper Creek Golf Course
G2. The Bomber Foursome with carts for 18 holes at Ballard Golf & Country Club in Huxley. Donated by Ballard Golf & Country Club
G3. Chip Shot Foursome with carts for 18 holes at Ballard Golf & Country Club in Huxley. Donated by Ballard Golf & Country Club
G4. Birdie Foursome (no carts) at one of the City of Des Moines Golf Course’s – Blank, Waveland, Grandview. 9 or 18 holes. Donated by Des Moines Parks & Recreation
G5. The Club of Choice Foursome with carts at the Hyperion Field Club. Donated by the Hyperion Field Club
G6. Best Ball Foursome with carts at Jester Park Golf Course. Donated by Jester Park Golf Course
G7. Eagle Foursome with carts at Lake Panorama Golf Course. Donated by Lake Panorama Golf Course
G8. Fareway Foursome with carts at Willow Creek Golf Course. Donated by Willow Creek Golf Course
G9. In the Woods Foursome (NO CARTS) for 18 holes at Woodland Hills Golf Course. Donated by Woodland Hills Golf Course
G10. On the Green Foursome with carts for 18 holes at the Ankeny Golf and Country Club. Donated by the Ankeny Golf and Country Club
G11. Senior Tour Enjoy 4 tickets and 4 t-shirts to the Principal Charity Golf Classic held at Glen Oaks. Donated by the Principal Charity Golf Classic
G12. It’s in the Hole Foursome (no carts) at Toad Valley Golf Course. Donated by Toad Valley Golf Course
G13. The Ultimate Course Foursome with carts at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake. Donated by the Honey Creek Resort State Park on Rathbun Lake
G14. Otter Creek 2 rounds of golf (no carts) good Monday – Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Course. Donated by Otter Creek Golf Course
Health & Beauty
HB1. Latisse Magic Get your eyelashes longer, fuller and darker with this bottle of Latisse. Includes a consultation from Physicians Eye Clinic. Donated by Physicians Eye Clinic
HB2. Serenity Gift certificate for a manicure, pedicure and a 60 massage at Serenity Aveda Lifestyle Salon. Donated by Serenity Aveda Lifestyle Salon
HB3. The Obagi Special Skin consultation including Elastiderm Crème and Elastilash in a spring cosmetic bag. Restore the appearance of youthful looking eyes and achieve the appearance of thicker full lashes with these products from obagi. Donated by Jeffrianne Young, M.D. of Physicians Eye Clinic
HB4. That’s the Spot One hour massage from Dena Wallace, L.M.T. 2 30 minute Ionic Detox footbaths from Sara Hunt and a Meridian Energy Balancing Session from Dr. Charles Crivaro. Donated by Dena Wallace, Sara Hunt, Crivaro Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
HB5. I Can See Clearly Now One Free Eye Exam from Domino Eye Care/Target Optical, 50% off prescription eyewear at Target or 30% off sunwear gift certificate. Donated by Domino Eye Care/Target Optical, Luxottica
HB6. Smile Custom Bleaching Tray from Erickson Dental. Donated by Erickson Dental
HB7. Relax European facial gift certificate and a one hour massage gift certificate from Addie Palmer Spa. Donated by Addie Palmer Spa
HB8. Just What I Needed Gift certificate for highlight and haircut from Jennifer Jones of Blush Salon. Donated by Jennifer Jones of Blush Salon
HB9. In Motion I Free Exam, any necessary X-Rays and report of findings from Chiropractic In Motion gift certificate. Includes a bottle of Biofreeze. Donated by Chiropractic In Motion
HB10. In Motion II Free Exam, any necessary X-Rays and report of findings from Chiropractic In Motion gift certificate. Includes a bottle of Biofreeze. Donated by Chiropractic In Motion
HB11. Take a Half-Day This package includes a one-hour body massage, European facial, spa manicure and foot treatment. One of Sahar’s most desired packages and wonderful pick-me-up. Donated by Sahar’s Salon, Day Spa and Boutique
HB12. Our Compliments One hour massage from Massage Envy Spa. 2 hair cut gift certificates from Nancy Damiani of Déjà vu Salon. Donated by Massage Envy Spa, Nancy Damiani of Déjà vu Salon
HB13. Me Time One hour massage from Massage Envy Spa. 2 hair cut gift certificates from Robyn Brundage of Déjà vu Salon. Donated by Massage Envy Spa, Nancy Damiani of Déjà vu Salon
HB14. Feeling Well One hour massage from Massage Envy Spa. One Free Calcium Scoring Screen gift certificate from Mercy Wellness. Donated by Massage Envy Spa, Mercy Wellness
Out & About
OA1. OHHHHHHHHH BACON!!!! Be one of the first to get 2 VIP tickets to the 6th annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival. You will be one step ahead of the public as standard tickets to last year’s event sells out in minutes. Donated by The Blue Ribbon Bacon Board
OA2. The Wild Rose Two night stay at the Wild Rose Casino/Hotel, one gift card good for $50 at Dunigan's, and $100 in free slot play. Donated by the Wild Rose Casino (Emmetsburg)
OA3. 80/35 2 two-day VIP passes to the 80/35 music festival (July 6th and 7th) in downtown Des Moines Western Gateway Park. Bands include Death Cab for Cutie, The Avett Brothers, Freddie Gibbs and many more. You will also receive two 80/35 t-shirts. Enjoy 2 Emberburger Dinners with your gift certificate to Jesse’s Embers. Donated by the Des Moines Music Coalition, Jesse’s Embers
OA4. Billy Elliot $50 gift card to Americana Restaurant and Lounge and 2 tickets to the Tuesday, June 12th performance of “Billy Elliot the Musical” at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines. Donated by Americana Restaurant and Lounge, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
OA5. Down by the River Enjoy one weekday (Sunday – Thursday) stay in a King or Queen room and two lunch buffets at Robert’s Buffet located in the Riverside Casino in Riverside, Iowa. Donated by Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
OA6. Ankeny Day and Night Overnight stay at the Ankeny Hampton Inn, Applebee’s (Ankeny) Dinner for Two gift certificate, $25 gift card to Benchwarmer’s. Donated by Ankeny Hampton Inn, Applebee’s (Ankeny), Benchwarmer’s
OA7. Bang for Your Buck Enjoy the Staycation package including an overnight stay and 2 buffets at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino in Osceola. Expires 8/29/12. Donated by Terrible’s Lakeside Casino (Osceola)
OA8. Down by the Isle Overnight stay in deluxe room (Sun - Thurs), breakfast for 2 at the Isle Buffet and $10 IslePlay per hotel guest. Expires 12/30/12. Donated by The Isle of Capri Casino Hotel (Waterloo)
OA9. West Side Story Enjoy lunch or dinner in West Des Moines with a $15 gift certificate to Champps, $20 gift card to PF Changs, and $25 gift card to the Cheesecake Factory. Donated by Champps, PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory
OA10. Food and Frivolity 2 tickets to the Cinco de Mayo celebration held at West End Architectural Salvage on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. Donated by In Any Event
OA11. The Ultimate Party Pass You will have the ultimate party experience with two tickets to each of the following events: SWINE – Saturday, June 2nd, Brewfest – Saturday, July 14th, Oktoberfest – Friday, September 28th & Saturday, September 29th. Donated by In Any Event
OA12. Ankeny Getaway Overnight stay at the Courtyard by Marriot in Ankeny and a dinner for two gift certificate to the Iowa Culinary Institute. Donated by Courtyard by Marriot (Ankeny), DMACC and the Iowa Culinary Institute
OA13. Downtown Overnight stay at the Marriott Hotel Des Moines Downtown, $50 gift card to Sbrocco and 2 tickets in the gold section for “Masterworks 7 – Season Finale: West Side Story” on May 12th or May 13th. Donated by the Marriott Hotel Des Moines Downtown, Sbrocco, Des Moines Symphony
OA14. Get Your Wiiings! This package is perfect for the aspiring pilot. Included is a Discovery flight in a Cessna 172 at Exec 1 Aviation in Ankeny. Also included it a Top Gun DVD and a four pack of Red Bull and Sugarfree Red Bull. Donated by Voss Distributing, Red Bull
OA15. Your Personal Shopping Experience 3 $25 gift cards to Target and a $25 gift card to Jordan Creek Town Center. Donated by Target (Altoona), Target (Ankeny), Target (Valley Drive), General Growth Properties
OA16. Storm Lake’s LakeFest VIP Package Visit Storm Lake for one of its most exciting weekends! See country sensation David Nail with special guest Brasher Bogue. This package includes one double room for two nights at King's Pointe Resort (Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16), four water park passes, two tickets to the special VIP event Friday night June 15/CD release party for Brasher Bogue, four tickets to the LakeFest concert. Other weekend events include a classic car show, a marina to marina fun run and a KCBS sanctioned BBQ contest and tasting. Also included $100 worth of gift certificates from local merchants. Donated by King’s Pointe Resort, Grand Central Coffee Station, Elements by K. Sorbe, Kristi’s Kandies, Total Concept Salon
OA17. A Fun Getaway One night stay get away at the Des Moines/Urbandale Hilton Garden Inn & breakfast for two. Three $20 gift certificates are included to Taki Japanese Restaurant. $25 gift certificate to Sweet Binney’s. Donated by the Des Moines/Urbandale Hilton Garden Inn, Taki Japanese Restaurant, Sweet Binney’s
OA18. Take Me Away Overnight stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines – On the River, $25 gift certificate to CENTRO, 2 tickets to “Moonlight & Magnolias” at the Des Moines Playhouse June 8 – 24, 2012. Enjoy a bottle of 2005 Twomey Pino Noir Russian River Valley in your room after the show. Donated by Embassy Suites, Orchestrate Management, Des Moines Playhouse, Bob & LaRue Maddox
OA19. Moonlighting Overnight stay at the Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus, 2 tickets to Des Moines Playhouse performance of Moonlight & Magnolias, June 8 - 24th. Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday shows. Enjoy Dinner with your $50 gift certificate to Isla Cozumel. Donated by the Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus, Bob & LaRue Maddox, Isla Cozumel
OA20. The Mac Daddy Enjoy 3 Dinner for Four gift certificates to Noodles & Company. Also included is a Mac Daddy t-shirt, bottle opener and cutting board. Donated by Noodles & Company
OA21. Are You Being Served Overnight stay package from the Butler House on Grand. Enjoy a bottle of Red Wine from Tonic to toast throughout the night. Donated by the Butler House on Grand, Tonic
Sports & Fitness
SF1. Accelerate 10 training sessions through Acceleration Iowa. Donated by Acceleration Iowa
SF2. Go Hawkeyes or Panthers Two tickets to cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes as they take on The University of Northern Iowa on Saturday, September 15th. Be dressed in official University of Iowa gear with a sweatshirt, shirt and hat from Tailgate Clothing. Donated by Frank and Susan Stork, Tailgate Clothing
SF3. To the Extreme Get yourself in the best shape of your life by with this Summer 2012 Farrell’s USMA eXtreme Bodyshaping Course. Certain locations only. Donated by Farrell’s USMA
SF4. AIM High Gift certificate to a Summer 2012 AIM HIGH course, or beginners Martial Arts Course. Certain locations only. Donated by Farrell’s USMA
SF5. Tri Star I 1 Free individual entry to the 2012 Hy-Vee Triathlon. Donated by the Hy-Vee Traithlon
SF6. Tri Star II 1 Free individual entry to the 2012 Hy-Vee Triathlon. Donated by the Hy-Vee Traithlon
SF7. Cyclone Fanatic 2 hillside tickets to the Tulsa vs. Iowa State football game scheduled for Saturday, September 1st. After the game, go use your $25 gift card at Perfect Games. Donated by Iowa State University, Perfect Games
SF8. The Menace Family 4 pack of tickets to a home Des Moines Menace game during the 2012 Season. Certificate expires 8/7/12. Also included is are 2 $20 gift certificates to Victor’s. Donated by the Des Moines Menace, Victor’s
SF9. Fun at the YMCA Tri-annual 2 Adult w/ or w/o children membership certificate. Restrictions Apply. Donated by the YMCA of Greater Des Moines
SF10. Walnut Ridge A three month health club membership certificate. two 30 minute Hydroworx water training sessions. Certificates must be set up by 11/1/12. Donated by Walnut Ridge
SF11. Huskermania You will receive 4 tickets to the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Southern Miss football game on Saturday, September 1st. The tickets are in Section 16, Row 21, Seats 20, 21, 22 and 23. Donated by Scott and Renae Garner
SF12. Fill the Well 4 tickets to the Iowa Barnstormers vs. Kansas City Command Arena Football game on Saturday, May 12th, 2012. You will also receive $40 in gift certificates to Johnny’s Hall of Fame. Donated by the Iowa Events Center, Johnny’s Hall of Fame
SF13. Go Cubs Go You will receive four tickets to two Iowa Cubs games. You will see the June 11, 2012 game vs. the Omaha Storm Chasers and the August 22, 2012 game vs. the Oklahoma City Redhawks. You will also receive $40 in gift certificates to Johnny’s Hall of Fame. Donated by City Supply Corp., Johnny’s Hall of Fame
SF14. Play It Again This package has everything to keep you active. Included in this package are a Frisbee, skateboard, helmet, basketball and a $20 gift card to Play It Again Sports. Donated by Play It Again Sports
SF15. Put Me In Coach Your little softball slugger will learn how to play with all of her Easton equipment. You will receive 2 Easton softball gloves, an Easton Typhoon bat and an Easton bag. Donated by Easton
SF16. Can You Feel the Energy? A suite will be provided for 16 individuals for one game during the 2012-13 Iowa Energy season. 4 parking passes are also included. Food and beverages are not included. Show your Energy pride with your 2 Energy t-shirts. Donated by the Iowa Energy
Memorabilia
M1. The Ultimate Cardinals Fan Package This amazing package has everything for the St. Louis Cardinals fan. Included are framed and matted photos of Jack “The Ripper” Clark and Stan “The Man” Musial. A signed 8 x 10 of Bob Gibson is also included. Two “Marty Passes” are good for two reserved seats to a Cardinals game (Restrictions apply). The 2012 Memphis Redbirds team signed a baseball as well as provided a Cardinals flex fit bull pen hat. Also included are 2 boxes of 2012 Topps Baseball cards. Donated by Stan the Man Inc., Bob Feller Museum, St. Louis Cardinals, Memphis Redbirds, Joe Nelson, Jim Crotty
M2. Get Better Not Bitter Autographed mini football helmets from former Hawkeye players (now in the NFL) Tyler Sash and Tony Moeaki. Donated by Mentor Iowa
M3. March Madness I Autographed poster of the 2011-2012 Iowa State Men’s basketball team who made it to the NCAA tournament and won their first round game. Donated by Iowa State University
M4. March Madness II Autographed poster of the 2011-2012 Iowa State Men’s basketball team who made it to the NCAA tournament and won their first round game. Donated by Iowa State University
M5. March Madness III Autographed poster of the 2011-2012 Iowa State Men’s basketball team who made it to the NCAA tournament and won their first round game. Donated by Iowa State University
M6. The Coach A football personalized to you by Head Coach, Kirk Ferentz. The winner will not receive the football right away. Coach Ferentz will be notified and sign the football. A Mentor Iowa representative will deliver the football to you after it has been personalized. Coach Ferentz personalizes items so they don’t end up on eBay or other selling websites. Donated by Hawkeye Football
M7. Super Bowl Champs Autographed 8 x 10’s of Super Bowl Champions, Kurt Warner and Roger Craig (Framed). Also included is a box of 2012 Topps football cards. Donated by First Things First Foundation, Bob Feller Museum, Joe Nelson
M8. Good Sports Up North Our friends up north support Mentor Iowa. Included is an 8 x 10 signed by Minnesota Viking, Percy Harvin. The Minnesota Timberwolves provided two Green Section tickets to a 2012-13 season game (expires 1/1/13). Donated by Minnesota Vikinigs, Minnesota Timberwolves
M9. Super Bowl IV MVP Kansas City Chiefs throwback helmet signed by Super Bowl IV MVP, Len Dawson. He inscribed on the helmet, “SB IV MVP.” Donated by Mentor Iowa
M10. America’s Place to Race A variety of items from the Iowa Speedway. Included in this package: a Chevy shirt, Rusty Wallace signed hat, Dale Earnhardt Jr. diecast car, K & N banner, 2 Iowa Speedway coozies, 2 Iowa Speedway glasses and an Iowa Speedway bag. Donated by the Iowa Speedway
M11. Hey Soul Sister Autographed posters from the band Train and Andy Grammer/Ryan Star. Donated by Des Moines Radio Group |
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