Inaugural MHCO Gala: GAME DAY

Raffles:  Raffle tickets can be assigned to one or more of the prizes at the event. If you purchase raffle tickets, but are unable to attend the event, please contact Joan LoBianco at 419-358-1015, ext. 100 to designate which prize drawing you would like your raffle tickets entered into. Tickets are available online, at each MHCO location and also will be available at the event. You do not need to be present to win.

1. BFR Family Pass ($497 value)

2. P-G Rockets All Sports Season Tickets for 2 through Spring of 2023 ($300 value).

3. Bluffton Pirates All Sports Season Tickets for 2 through Spring of 2023 ($200 value).

4. Gordon Food Service Gift Card ($200 value)

5. Southgate Lanes – 10 Coupons for 1 lane for up to 6 people with shoe rental ($300 value).

6. Kira’s Flipside Grill –$200 Gift Certificate

7. New Leaf Garden Center – 6 Yards of Mulch delivered to your home ($287 value).

8.  2 nights at Airbnb Beth’s Bonus Place. Located in downtown Bluffton, OH.  A convenient, quiet location right in the heart of Bluffton.  You are walking distance to restaurants and shops. Visit Airbnb at Beth’s Bonus Place for more details. ($190 value)  (2 nights may be used in combination with additional nights, at your expense, upon request based on availability.)  Plus, Campito Lindo Mexican Restaurant & Cantina gift certificates ($60 value)

9. Golf Pass for 4 – 18 Holes w/Cart at Bluffton Golf Club or Hidden Creek Golf Course ($160 value).

10. KOI Auto Parts  – 3 certificates for oil filter, 5 qt oil and 1-gallon washer solvent. For use at Bluffton store only ($120+ value)

11.  The Food Store ($40.00) and Dough Hook Gift ($20) certificates.  Ellerbrock Spine and Soft Tissue 1-hour massage  ($125 value)

12.  Cincinnati Reds Tickets for 2 or 4 people ($60 value) + $50 Happy Dining Gift Card

13.  Campito Lindo Mexican Restaurant & Cantina gift certificates Ellerbrock Spine and Soft Tissue 1-hour massage ($125 value)

14. Bluffton University All Sports Season Tickets for 2 through Spring of 2023 Plus, Gift basket from Bridge Hospice and Home Health

15.  $20 Dietsch Brothers gift card and $50 Happy Dining gift card valid at Cheesecake Factory, Red Lobster, Buffalo Wild Wings, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks, Cracker Barrell, PF Chang’s and LED Solar Green Lantern from Family Do It Best Hardware of Bluffton ($90 value)

16.  A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc branded products: Premium products to be collected monthly at A to Z for your enjoyment. Winner receives one 4-lb box a month for 12 months (Gift Value $230)

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Silent Auctions:  Those present at the event will have the opportunity to bid on each of these items during a Silent Auction.  Winners will be announced at the end of the event.

Silent Auction Items:

• • Side of Lamb and processing (grass fed, around 20 lbs.) donated by Ray Person
  • Hall Tree crafted by Chris Moser (Red Oak harvested from local tree farm – minimum bid $125)
  • Wire Tree crafted by Headings Arts
  • Howard Miller Sheldon Mantel Clock MPN: 635-127 (Americana Cherry with Quartz, Dual-Chime movement – $489 value)
  • Tricycle (Gift from George and Anita Lehman)
  • A beautiful handcrafted Noah’s Ark puzzle w/ animals that neatly fit into ark by John Rich. Comes with a signed copy of award winning Noah’s Ark book illustrated by Peter Spier.
  • Gift Basket from Shirley’s Popcorn and Shannon Theatre
  • Tour of Bluffton – History tour for 4 with Fred Steiner using the MHCO Golf cart (Choose a mutually agreeable date and time). Fred is author of Bluffton Anthology: Essays on a small Ohio town, The Bluffton We Never Knew: Photographs from our first half century: 1861-1911 A Good Place to Miss: Bluffton Stories 1900-1975  Now retired from managing The Bluffton and Ada Icon. Fred’s new venture has been the creation of the Bluffton History Channel www.blufftonforever.com
  • Suter Produce – certificate for 4 to attend maze and hayride and enjoy 1 large kettle corn.
  • Norman Rockwell’s American Family Series II, set of 12 collectors plates with certificate of authenticity. (Gift from Oliver and Pat Lugibihl)
  • Basket of skin care products from Rodan + Fields gifted by Cindy Luginbuhl. Includes samples and selection of a full-sized skincare regimen of your choice. (Gift value $200)
  • Ellerbrock Spine and Soft Tissue 2 hours massage (valued at $130.)

A live auction will take place during the event that is open to those present only.  Auctioneers are Elaine Wehri and Lisa Wenger of CCR Realtors.

Live Auction Items:

• Lake Erie Fishing with Bryan Wheeler.  Bring up to 2 guests.  Weekday only, good for 1 year.  Boat, fishing pole and lunch provided. Participants will need a valid fishing license. Market value is $500+
• Flight with local pilot Bill Suter (Experience for one person)  Flight is typically 30 minutes. Passenger should be less than 6’ 2” tall and no more than 250 lbs.
• 7-Night stay in 2-bedroom unit at any Diamond Resort in the Continental USA. (Explore Locations)  Donated by Gary and Marilyn Bishop. Contact Chris Moser with questions at 419-358-1015, x263.  Minimum bid is $1,000. Winner may need to pay resort fee if not a Diamond Resort Member.
• Desserts from a variety of Member Churches of the Service Group

1. First Mennonite Church:  1 certificate: The Director’s “Twice Is Nice” Two Chocolate Desserts, Provided at your request.  Provided by Maestro Mark Suderman
2. 2 certificates: 3 dz. Holiday Cut-out Cookies buttery vanilla and almond scented shortbread cookies decorated with vanilla frosting and sugar sprinkles in an assortment of holiday designs. Made by Paula Luginbill / “My Goodness”
3. 1 certificate: for Cheesecake – The Lemon Cheesecake is a freshly baked lemon infused cheesecake covered with lemon curd and garnished with vanilla scented homemade whipped cream.  Made by Paula Luginbill / “My Goodness”
4. Grace Mennonite Church:  Hickory nut pie by Dr. Oliver Lugibihl
5. Lima Mennonite Church:  Baklava made by Lydia Brenneman, two 9”x13” pans to be picked up at Maple Crest on a mutually agreed upon date.
6. St. John’s UCC – Marci Stahl: Classic Cheesecake by Madison’s Mad Bakery, 9” to be picked up at Gala: Madison’s Mad Cakery | Facebook
7. Ebenezer Mennonite Church;
   1. Peanut Butter Pie /w cream 9″ – Provided at your request and made by Lisa Shadle;
   2. Apple Pie 10″ – Available for pick up that evening,  made by Deb Hilty
8. St. John Mennonite Church
   1. Strawberry Rhubarb pie (a favorite at MHCO bake sales) baked by Karen Emans, available for pick up that evening.
   2. 1 lb. bag of Yummy Homemade Caramels delivered/or picked up on Dec. 1^st. Made by Bettina Schroeder