March 13, 2010, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Come and enjoy:

Entertainment featuring:

David Owens: Songs from the 1920's to the 1950's set to piano and vocals

Lori Fithian and the UU drummers: Grab a drum and join them!

Gene Gaunt: At the piano playing favorite standards from the 30s 40s and today – Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin and others

Chalice Sparks:Singing spiritual songs, directed by Linda Jones, accompanied by Allison Halerz

Sarah Ross: Strolling through the building strumming on her banjo

Joe the Magician: Performing his magic for the children and the adults

John Erdevig (cello) & Allen Duncan (bass): Perform "Aria" from Villa Lobo's Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5

Donate

To donate goods or services to the auction, please complete this form. (PDF)

Here are some wonderful auction items already donated to this year's event:
• 2 tickets to University of Michigan vs. Iowa on 10/16/10
• 2 tickets to see the University of Michigan Musical Theatre's performance of "Ragtime" on 4/15/10
• Join Thom Bales and others for lunch and a round of golf at Lake Forest Golf Club
• Resumé consultation and assistance
• Locavores double dozen dinner party
• Complimentary use of condo in Tempe, AZ for a week
• Week in rustic cottage in Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore on Long Lake
• September weekend at Blind Lake
• Six bottles of Michigan wine
• Portrait photography session
• Hungarian dinner for party of six
• Car talk with Steve and Tom
• Simple wills for married couples
• Ninety minute juggling lesson
• Piano player at your event
• Organic gardening instruction, plus bucket of compost
• Stoneware beer steins
• Computer service assistance
• Pontoon boat dinner cruise on Portage Lake
• Dinner with Rev. Gail and Celeste
• And many, many more!

Earth friendly catering with locally sourced foods:

Phillip Jones, owner of Jonesurbanfoods, will be catering the event. We are especially pleased that in addition to delicious selection of hors d'oeuvres he will be supplying us with completely compostable serving products - bamboo plates, cold cups made from corn, and hot cups made from potatoes. He operates an urban garden and works with children in Detroit to help them learn about healthy food choices.

A sample of the hors d'oeuvres includes:

• Assorted mini quiches

• Morel & mozzarella bruschetta

• Jerk chicken brochettes

• Black bean fritters

• And many other appetizer choices, not to mention delicious desserts

Beer, wine, soft drinks, and water will be served from two bars located in different parts of the building.

Ticket Sales

Tickets for the auction are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. You can purchase tickets after Sunday services in the Social Hall by visiting the Auction Table. Tickets can also be purchased in the church office during regular business hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

A small number of complimentary tickets are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend.

Volunteering

Helping with the auction is an excellent way to support the congregation and to get to know others a little better. Volunteers are needed for a multitude of tasks both during the auction and before. For example:
• Selling tickets
• Soliciting donations
• Organizing the donations
• Setting up
• Decorating
• Helping with food and beverages
• Checking out at the end of the evening
• Taking down

The auction is a great fundraiser for the church and a lot of fun. It's also an excellent way for you to contribute your time and talents. If you're willing to help, please visit the Auction Table after Sunday services in the Social Hall, or contact Katie Kyndely at 734-662-0015 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Volunteers who attend the auction are expected to purchase tickets.