2023 ACB Summer Auction | American Council of the Blind

Saturday, June 17 at 6:00 PM CT/7:00 PM ET

Thanks to the Bay State Council of the Blind ($250), Alabama Council of the Blind ($100), ACB Families ($100), ACB Teachers ($100), North Dakota Association of the Blind ($100), ACB Students ($50), Mountain State Council of the Blind ($50), New Jersey Council of the Blind ($25), Natalie Couch ($75), Angelo Lanier ($50), David Trott ($50), Chris Bell ($50), Amber Steet and Jim Jirak ($50), Merrilee Hill-Kennedy ($50), Mucie Allred ($25) and Jamaica Miller ($20) for their generous donations for shipping.

Segment One - Cindy Hollis and Deb Cook Lewis

100 The Virginia Package

Donated by ACB of Virginia

ACBVA auction package includes: $50 gift certificate to Shop Made in Virginia where they are dedicated to showcasing the talents of Virginia-based designers, artists, and makers. Plus, a $50 gift card to a Fabbioli Cellars, a Virginia winery. Marie is also donating a $50 rebate up to $75 for Tupperware.

101 Large Multipocketed Tote Bag

Donated by RSVA

You will enjoy having this lovely large multipocketed tote bag with “Making the Impossible Possible” on the front flap filled with box of Party Lite tea lite candles, Party Lite Glow lite candle, LED light with AM FM radio, two flower wine bottle stoppers, and gift certificate for business/life coaching.

102 Loaf Of Homemade Pumpkin Bread

Donated by Terri Nettles

Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a party, this bread will delight all who love pumpkin any time of day. Enjoy this pumpkin bread either with friends or family over some laughs! It is really yummy.

103 $50 Amazon Gift Card

Donated by Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired

It’s time to treat yourself to something special, and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $50 in spending at Amazon!

104 Set of Three Handcrafted Necklaces

Donated by Leslie Charlson

You will look lovely with this silver-tone necklace with purple chime inside a sphere that peeks through filigree cutouts. The second necklace is a silver-tone, steam punk style, silver dollar size simulated inner works of a pocket watch with two Swarovski crystals to add sparkle. Finally, the third necklace is a silver-tone, clever owl, sitting on a branch looking so smart with his light blue moonstone eyes. The owl is a 3-D quarter-size locket that opens. These necklaces will accent any ensemble!

105 Let’s Get Grillin’ With Blind Girl Designs

Donated by Tricia Waechter

You will enjoy this classic black 100% cotton apron. It is 37 inches long and the ties on each side are 35 inches long. It has two handy pouch pockets on the front. We are quite proud of our bestselling print, the American flag, made uniquely with white canes where the white stripes would be. This slightly tactile flag print shines with fifty blue stars and the classic 7 red stripes. Wow, this will truly be a conversation piece while you are grilling it up! www.blindgirldesigns.com

106 Accessible Portable Charger & Power Bank

Donated by Payown Media, Michael Babcock

This accessible portable charger will power your iPhone, Android phone, BlindShell, braille display, Bluetooth headsets, speakers, or about anything else. The battery level is indicated by tones or vibrations, so you'll know how much charge is left. With two fast charging ports, you can power multiple devices simultaneously. This power bank includes support for today's charging standards and will charge your phone noticeably faster than our previous models.

107A Homemade Czech Poppy Seed Roll

Donated by Roberta McCall

This delicious yeast bread roll is made with love and yummy ingredients including wheat flour, eggs, milk, and sugar. Then the bread is rolled up with poppy seed filling and baked to perfection. This is a Czech tradition in my family. Bid high and enjoy it if you’re the winner!

107B Homemade Czech Poppy Seed Roll

Donated by Roberta McCall

108 Handmade Twin Size Rag Quilt

Donated by Keri Bishop

This pink and gray rag quilt measures 45 Inches by 90 Inches. A rag quilt is a quilt that is sewn with the seams exposed on the outside. The seam is snipped to make a 3D fringe. It has alternating vertical stripes of two fabrics, a gray watercolor flannel and the other a pink flannel with gray cartoon-like teddy bear faces.

109 $100 A T Guys Gift Certificate

Donated by Diane Scalzi

A T Guys provides affordable technology solutions for consumers, businesses, and educational customers. Our product line includes mobile phone software and accessories, portable electronics, screen readers, braille translation software and accessible games. With over 30 years of combined technology experience, our trainers offer customized instruction both in-person or via phone or online voice chat on a wide array of assistive technologies including screen readers, braille displays, embossers, the iPhone and iPad, Android phones, and general accessibility consulting.

110 "Washington My Home" gift basket: an edible road trip of Northwest flavors from Chukar Cherries

Donated by Washington Council of the Blind

This gift basket includes:

Rainier Cherries: This prized Northwest cherry is organically grown and picked fresh, then gently air dried with no added sugar or preservatives,
Classic Milk Cherries: Our original confection. Extra-large, slow-dried Bing cherries are drenched in fine European chocolate using copper kettles,
Chocolate Cherry Quartet: An assortment of four best-selling milk and dark confections, including Cabernet, Amaretto Rainiers Cherry Bings, and Classic Milk.
Cherry Apple Crisps: Healthy and addictive! Fresh Washington state apple slices are infused with cherry juice and cinnamon, then dehydrated to a delightfully crisp texture.
Porcelain Cherry Bowl: A Chukar original cherry bowl that's always a hit with recipients. 100% porcelain. Microwave, dishwasher & oven safe.
Cherry Caramel Twists: Luscious caramels studded with dried cherry bits and almond essence. Gift box of individually wrapped pieces.
Washington State Pickled Asparagus: Fresh Yakima Valley asparagus pickled with garlic and red chilies for a zesty appetizer or cocktail garnish.
Wild Sockeye Salmon: Tender, lightly flaked, boneless, skinless salmon in a Seattle-themed gift box. A choice gift for any salmon fan.

111 A Set of Philosophy’s Amazing Grace

Donated by Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D., LPC

You will love having this 32-oz. supersize shower gel pump that comes with the bottle. Also, included is a lotion cream which is 16 oz. and a 4 oz. spray cologne/perfume that will make you smell beautiful. Plus, there will be a free surprise gift valued at $25.00.

112 Homemade Fudge

Donated by Nora M. Martin, Member of Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired

A fantastic treat to help summer with this homemade three-pound box of rich creamy fudge pre-cut into bite sized pieces! Having a big gathering? Easy to serve in those bite sized pieces to make whatever size portion you want. Want to serve it in smaller amounts throughout the summer season or even keep some for later? This fudge refrigerates well for up to several weeks if packed like most refrigerated products are. This versatile treat is made of sugar, margarine, evaporated milk, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, and vanilla extract. No nuts in the fudge or the kitchen where it is made. Enjoy this wonderful treat either with some friends or just enjoy it by yourself!

113 $50 Starbucks Gift Card

Donated by Merrilee Hill-Kennedy

Everyone loves a good cup of coffee. It’s even better with a friend in the summer days! And as an extra bonus, Starbucks has goodies to eat. Bid so you can enjoy all the delicious choices from a great coffee establishment.

114 Sapphire Pendant Necklace

Donated by the Literacy Project

You will look beautiful with this sapphire pendent necklace on an 18-inch white gold chain. The pendant is oval with a sapphire stone in the center. This exquisite sapphire pendent will dress up an ensemble for an evening out!

115 Pop a Cork, Sip and Learn about Wine with Gabriel and Anthony

Donated by ACB Board Director Gabriel Lopez Kafati and Anthony Corona

You and five of your closest family members and friends can have a private virtual Wine Sip and Learn session with Gabriel and Anthony of the Blind Pride International presented signature Wine Tastings, and “Wine Wisdom with Gabriel and Anthony.” This package includes a gift certificate to Cooper’s Hawk Winery for the first two bottles for your intimate wine education and sipping event.

116 Talking Tech with ACB First Vice President Ray Campbell and ACB Board Director Rachel Schroeder

Do you have burning technology questions or just need help learning how to use that latest gadget or device? Maybe you’d like to put on a technology presentation for your affiliate. For the high bidder of this item, Ray and Rachel will provide a combined two hours to share our technology knowledge with you. Wow, this truly is a fantastic way to get some great technology tips!

117 Two Dozen Homemade Tuxedo Cookies

Donated by Janeen Lea

Enjoy these cookies with cocoa powder and white chips made with love and friendship from Janeen Lea's kitchen. What a treat to have and enjoy with friends or family!

118 A Song from the Smithermans

Donated by Michael and Alison Smitherman

If you enjoy listening to country or Gospel music, for your summertime listening enjoyment, Michael and Alison would like to record a song for you. You choose the song from either of these genres, and we will sing it for you. The song will be sent to you in an mp3 file. What a treat for you or someone special to enjoy!

119 $100 VISA Gift Card

Donated by Mississippi Council of the Blind

Enjoy this card either dining or doing some shopping for you or someone special in your life!

120 One-on-One Phone Conversation with Our Talking Book Narrator

Donated by ACB

Enjoy chatting with our talking book narrator, Jake Williams, Books to Life Recording Studio, Englewood, CO. Here’s your chance for a one-on-one, behind the scenes conversation with a talking book narrator. The winner will be contacted after the convention to make arrangements.

121 Handmade Plush Fleece Patchwork Blanket

Donated by Mitsy Kit and made by Sheila Young

You will enjoy this adorable Mitsy Kit 49-inch plush fleece patchwork blanket in Patriotic colors featuring 13-inch white squares with blue lab dogs wearing red bandanas and red stars alternated with 13-inch solid red squares. “You can cozy up on this blanket while listening to the 4th of July fireworks.”

122A Four Mini Loaves of Homemade Banana Bread

Donated by Kaila Allen

You will enjoy four mini loaves of this mouthwatering banana bread made just the way you like it. Choose one of the following add-ins: peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans.

122B Four Mini Loaves of Homemade Banana Bread

Donated by Kaila Allen

You will enjoy four mini loaves of this mouth-watering banana bread made just the way you like it. Choose one of the following add-ins: peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans.

123 $100 Amazon Gift Card

Donated by Vicki and Jim Kennedy

It’s time to treat yourself to something special, and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $100 in spending at Amazon!

124 Handmade Peridot, Rose Quartz, Black Onyx, and Puka Shell Jewelry Set

Donated by Keri Bishop

This set is made from 10mm round rose quartz, 10mm round peridot, 8mm round black onyx and 4mm disc shaped puka shell as a spacer bead. Pattern rose quartz, puka shell spacer, onyx, puka shell spacer, peridot, puka shell spacer, onyx, puka shell spacer, then repeats. The set has a 21-inch necklace, 8-inch bracelet and two sets of fishhook earrings. One set of earrings is onyx, puka shell, and peridot, the other is onyx, puka shell and rose quartz.

125 Get Up and Get Moving with Couch to Active

Donated by ACB President Deb Cook Lewis

This online fitness program specializes in helping people who have chronic conditions or physical limitations that impact their ability to participate in standard fitness programs. More recently, they have expanded to make sure all their instructional resources and classes are accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.

You may choose between:

The 6-pack: Six classes over the next year. This is ideal if you want to have instruction once a month or once a week.
All In! Up to nine sessions per week for one month. These include Pilates, yoga, strength, mobility/stability, dance /movement, and cardio.

126 Explore 8 Magnifier

Donated by HumanWare

Magnification up to 30X with HD stunning image quality, fully customizable functions, touchscreen to navigate easily through menus, twin Ultra HD cameras for desktop or distance viewing, large physical buttons to adjust magnification and contrast, can be connected easily to a large screen TV, battery life of 4.5 hours.

Segment Two – Dan Spoone and Kim Charlson

127 Megan’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies

Donated by Megan Sullivan

Enjoy sharing three dozen homemade Megan’s chocolate chip cookies either with family or friends with that favorite beverage. These cookies will melt in your mouth!

128 Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager with Soothing Heat

Donated by ACB Board Director Koni Sims, Seth Sims and Patrick Sheehan

You will enjoy this electric deep tissue 3D kneading massage pillow for shoulder, leg, and body muscle pain relief. You can use this either in your home, office or while you are traveling. This massager has eight powerful deep-Shiatsu kneading massage nodes. The neck massager will help to alleviate muscle soreness, ease neck stiffness, eliminate cervical fatigue, and relax yourself after a long day of work.

129 $200 Target Gift Card

Donated by Beth Corley and Dan Dillon

Here’s a $200 gift card for Target to use in store or online. Treat yourself to something special.

130 Lunch with Cindy Hollis

Donated by Cindy Hollis

Here’s your chance for a one-on-one with Cindy over a delicious lunch during the ACB Conference and Convention. Chat about community, member engagement, or anything else ACB. Learn about Cindy and what drives her, or anything else you’d like to discuss, all over lunch.

131 Handcrafted Porcelain Music Box

Donated by The American Council of Blind LIONS

Expertly handcrafted of Heirloom Porcelain®, this memorial music box from the Bradford Exchange is beautifully hand-glazed in a soft blue hue with 22K gold accents and more than 80 hand-set jewels. This egg-shaped music box is inspired by Peter Carl Faberge's prized eggs, complemented with a hand-enameled cardinal and light pink flowers nestled inside. This Heavenly Messenger music box is a one-of-a-kind keepsake that helps keep memories of your friends or loved ones alive in your heart and in your home. Plays "Always in My Heart" at the turn of the key. A limited-edition design; individually handcrafted; the abundance of handcrafted details makes each egg a one-of-a-kind treasure! The music box measures 7 inches by 3 inches.

132 Dry Aged Steaks for a Summertime Grill

Donated by ACB Development Director Bill Reeder

You will enjoy four luxury steakhouse prime grade ribeye steaks, dry aged for 45 days and hand-cut two inches thick. Accompanied by 2 bottles of fine wine (red or white) and Kosmos famous BBQ steak rub. Grill ready and perfect for a fancy summer BBQ. What a treat to have for a summer meal with friends or family!

133 The "Bring it Home Bundle"

Donated by Arizona Council of the Blind

Enjoy a $100 Gift Card to DoorDash, $100 Gift Card to Instacart and $50 Uber gift card. You will welcome the handpicked groceries delivered from your favorite local stores along with your favorite fresh produce from the comfort of your own home.

Enjoy On-Demand Delivery from Instacart. Order and have your favorite meals at your door in minutes with DoorDash. Need a ride? Uber will locate drivers in your area, find a driver for you, and tell you how many minutes away your driver is.

134 Black Hills Gold Cross earrings

Donated by South Dakota Association of the Blind

Enjoy the dainty Black Hills Gold Cross earrings. Perfect for any occasion. Great accessory to any outfit from casual to formal. They are less than a half inch long. Gold, with a gold rose in center of “t” line. There is a green leaf to the left and right of the rose. Above and below the rose is a pink leaf. Perfect for yourself or as a gift.

135 A Song with Kolby

Donated by ACB Development Officer Kolby Garrison

Kolby will sing a song of your choice a cappella. The file will be sent to you in MP3 format. What a treat to listen to with friends.

136 Mantis ™ Q40

Donated by American Printing House

You can keep braille at your fingertips anytime, anywhere, with the Mantis™ Q40: a Bluetooth® keyboard and 40-cell refreshable braille display. With the Mantis Q40, users no longer need to choose between a keyboard or a braille device – at the same time a student or professional is typing on the Mantis, the refreshable braille below the keyboard is providing a multimodal braille complement to the screen reader, making it easier to participate in, and succeed at, school or work. Contains the following built-in applications: Basic editor to function as a user’s pen and paper, book reader to download and read books in braille, calculator to perform basic mathematical calculations, clock to check the date and time, file manager to organize one’s work, HumanWare signature thumb keys and home button, 15 hours of battery life with rechargeable, removable batteries and 16 GB of internal storage, SD card slot and USB host port for flash drives.

137 Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Duo

Donated by Dan Spoone

Direct from Kermit’s Key Lime Shop, the winner will receive two 9-inch Key Lime Pies. The pies that started it all named “the best taste Key Lime Pie” by Food Network’s Keith Famie’s Adventures. Kermit’s Key Lime Pie is baked fresh daily. True tart Key Lime flavor in a delicious graham cracker crust and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This Key West delicacy will arrive at your door just waiting to be shared with the people you love the most.

138 Cosori Pro III Air Fryer

Donated by Kim Charlson

This air fryer has a dual Blaze, 6.8-Quart capacity. Precise temperatures prevent overcooking. Heating adjusts for a true air fry, bake, roast, and broil experience. Even, fast cooking, in-app recipes, 1750-watt power, 12 One-Touch Functions, Smart Control, Programmable. The dimensions are: 11.7 inches deep by 12.9 inches wide by 13.8 inches high and the color is dark gray. This air fryer has special features which include dual heating elements, one at the top and another one at the bottom. No need to flip your food halfway through. There is a pressure touch screen on the top front of the device that you need to put pressure on to activate, which is good for adding a lock dot. You can use the free app called Vesync on your smartphone, or you can use your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to control the air fryer. It is quick to set up, quiet, and it does not make a mess, or heat up the kitchen. More access tips will be provided to the purchaser including the user manual from the manufacturer in a Word document or braille.

139 $300 Dog and Owners Gift Card Package

Donated by Tim and Maria Stone of Scoopmasters

You and your doggie are going to enjoy this fantastic package of goodies which include the following gift cards: $100 Chewy's, $100 Amazon, $50 Olive Garden, $50 Cheesecake Factory and two mystery gift cards to be announced after it's sold! How exciting, you can shop and dine out while your doggie is satisfied with their treats!

140 Handmade Olive Green and Caramel Velvet Blanket

Donated by Essentially Braille

This blanket was made/designed by fiber artist, Tonya Drew and is olive green velvet with a caramel-colored stripe going through it at a diagonal. It was made using a corner-to-corner pattern and a size Q hook. It is a perfect item for anyone who enjoys weighted blankets. It’s very warm. The dimensions are about 43 by 59 inches making it good for a full-size bed or to drape the back of a sofa. What a fantastic blanket to snuggle with by yourself or with someone special!

141 Summer of Love from Woodstock

Donated by Maria Hansen

Take a trip back to the late sixties, early seventies. Set the mood by relaxing in a bath with this patchouli aromatherapy herbal bar soap. Meditate on the blue and green peace sign magnet saying “imagine” while burning Satya incense on a wooden incense burner decorated with delicate golden leaves. For your pooch, there’s a beautiful Hydra Gear 64 ounce stainless, double-walled bowl in blue tie dye. For your cat, there’s a bottle of Honeysuckle Haze Blend catnip from Meowi Juana. Love equals birds and the bees. For the birds, there’s a colorful VW bus bird house decorated with flowers, hearts, peace signs and the words “peace” and “love” from Woodstock Emporium. From the bees, there’s a small, bees’ wax candle of a bear hugging a beehive with a bee on top of it from Candlestock. There’s a red, black, and silver circular decal of an iconic Woodstock image. On a red background, there’s the upper neck and pegs of a guitar in black with a silver hand and bird. Around the border are the words peace, love, music, and Woodstock. Last of all is a 400-page book “Woodstock Dream” by Elliott Landy, considered to be one of the Woodstock generation’s most important photographers. “More than just a collection of photos from an earth-shaking event, Woodstock Dream recalls the sense of spirit and commitment that swept over an entire generation, at the same time it evokes the vibrant creative energy and incredible playfulness that make the sixties seem more dreamlike than ever.”

142 Maker’s Mark Bourbon Balls

Donated by Greater Louisville Council of the Blind

An elegant gift for family, friends, and business associates. A fantastic treat for yourself. Fine, handcrafted chocolates made from an old family recipe; laced with a generous touch of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey. One-pound gift box contains 32 delicious pieces. Shipped directly to the winning bidder. Shipping is not available to Hawaii or Alaska.

143 $500 Gift Certificate to Jack Stack’s BBQ

Donated by Melvin Smith

This $500 gift certificate gives the proud owner an opportunity to create their own Kansas City BBQ summer feast for your closest friends! Tasty menu options include:

Pork Spare Ribs -1 Full Slab
Baby Back Ribs - 1 Full Slab
Lamb Ribs – 2 Racks
Hickory Pit Beans – 1 Quart
Cheesy Corn Bake – 1 Quart
KC Original BBQ Sauce - 1 18.6 oz. bottle
KC Spicy BBQ Sauce - 1 18.6 oz. bottle
KC Hot BBQ Sauce – 1 18.6 oz bottle

Pork Spare Ribs are expertly seasoned, slow roasted to perfection over hickory logs, and a delicious choice whether you’re eating a casual meal at home or hosting a crowd for a special occasion. Check out the complete menu at jackstackbbq.com or give them a call at 877-419-7427.

144 $500 Coupon to HumanWare

Donated by HumanWare

Details for this Coupon:

Coupon is valid until June 30, 2024, and may be applied to any HumanWare product sold by HumanWare USA Inc.
Coupon is transferrable. Winning auction bidder for this coupon need only send an email to David Bradburn, HumanWare’s Vice President Global Sales at [email protected] providing the name and contact information of the person who will be redeeming the coupon.
The coupon has no cash value.

145 Robot Vacuum and Mopper

Donated by Margie Donovan

Tired of cleaning your floors? We have the perfect thing for you. This robot vacuum and mopper does the job for you. It is especially excellent on hard floors and also vacuums carpets well too. Wow, this truly is a fantastic gift for yourself or someone special in your life!

146 Phoenix Braille Embosser

Donated by HumanWare

The Phoenix is our ninth generation of braille embossing technology that combines our durable and legendary Romeo Braille dot with a proprietary 25 DPI tactile graphics embossing system. All-in-one embosser! There is no longer a need to settle for poor-quality braille text to achieve high-definition tactile graphics. Imagine the ability to scan your pictures, graphs, and charts into your computer and with a few clicks of the mouse, emboss those images in high-definition tactile graphics without compromising the quality of your braille text. Phoenix includes the capabilities to emboss single-sided braille text and high-resolution graphics up to 25 DPI, in a simple to use format. The newly designed Phoenix is smaller and lighter, with an auto-install feature to make setup even easier. The Firebird Software Suite, included with the Phoenix, is a comprehensive set of productivity tools that powers the Phoenix Embosser. The Firebird Software Suite includes the Firebird Graphics Editor that provides you with a list of automatic tools to effortlessly create tactile graphic images. Phoenix is also compatible with your existing braille translator.

147A Three Times the Fun Cookie Delight

Donated by Brian Charlson

Inspired by a trip to an ice cream shop, Brian will bake for you three dozen cookies filled with “Mash-ins.” You will receive 1 dozen each of the following: Peanut Butter cookies with mini peanut butter cups, Toll House cookies with mini-M&M candies and Brown Sugar Oatmeal cookies with toffee bits. You will be the talk of the party any time you bring some of these larger-than-life cookies as your contribution to the festivities; that is if there are any left after you take your first bite.

147B Three Times the Fun Cookie Delight

Donated by Brian Charlson

148 The Grilling and BBQ Collection

Donated by Debra Erickson, Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen

You will enjoy these ten blind-friendly adaptive tools related to a safe, efficient, and accurate grilling experience. The tools in this collection assist with protection against burns, tools for turning foods, tools to help know exactly where the food is on the grill surface, tools to prevent food from falling into the heat source. and tools to assist with preparing and shaping foods. Happy Grilling! The set includes grilling gloves, double spatula, talking thermometer, grill grate, grilling basket, skewers, grilling glove/cloth holders, patty maker, corn cob cleaner and a corn silk brush.

149 $100 A T Guys Gift Certificate

Donated by Lucy Edmonds

150 Lunch with the ACB President

Donated by ACB

Enjoy one-on-one time with ACB President, Deb Cook Lewis over lunch in Schaumburg, Illinois in 2023 to be determined by the winner and Deb.

151 Keystone Connoisseur Combo

Donated by the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind

This combo includes a cheese package and a 3-bottle wine selection.

September Farms Cheese Favorites: Sharp Cheddar - Hand waxed and aged approximately one year. One of the most popular cheeses we sell. Pepperoni Augusto Jack - With pizza ingredients like pepperoni and oregano, this is our most popular Monterey Jack cheese. Honey Brook Jack - Taste the freshness in this delicious, mild Monterey Jack cheese! Wedge of Smoked Gouda - Our Smoked Farmhouse Gouda Cheese has a smooth, oak smoked flavor. Aged for a minimum of 60 days. Wedge of aged Gouda - Authentic Dutch-Style Gouda aged to perfection. Farm Mustard Breton Original Bites - The ideal bite-sized cracker that can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere! In addition, enjoy the 6 oz Caramel Popcorn, 8 oz Fudge, chocolate covered coffee beans and a large bag of locally made hard pretzels - Pretzels made by hand! Taste the unique homemade flavor not found in machine-made pretzels. Martin's Pretzel Bakery is nestled in Lancaster County, PA, home of the Pennsylvania Dutch known as Amish Country. Plus, the high bidder's choice of three bottles of wine from Wilhelm Winery shipped directly to their door. Wilhelm Winery is nestled in Western Pennsylvania and prides itself on unique wines made from the finest grapes.

152 Homemade Soft Molasses Cookies

Donated by ACB Manager of Communications Kelly Gasque

These homemade soft molasses cookies with crackly tops are super chewy and perfectly spiced. Rolled in sugar before baking, these cookies are a wonderful, sweet treat and will melt in your mouth!

Segment Three – Michael Garrett and Zelda Gebhard

153 $100 Amazon Gift Card

Donated by BITS

It’s time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $100 in spending at Amazon!

154 Two pounds of Anthony Thomas candy and a $50 electronic Amazon gift card

Donated by ACB of Ohio

The high-quality Anthony Thomas peanut butter and milk chocolate buckeyes are made with only the highest quality ingredients and are a fan favorite. These candies made with creamy peanut butter and chocolate are sure to melt in your mouth in seconds. Enjoy them straight out of the box as a snack or add them as a topping to frozen yogurt or ice cream. What a treat! Will ship directly to the winner after Labor Day to avoid the hot summer temperature. Also included is a $50 Amazon Gift Card to do some shopping while you are enjoying that chocolate!

155 WayAround Starter Pack

Donated by ACB Next Generation

Keep all your ducks in a row with this Starter Pack from WayAround. The Starter Pack includes 60 total WayTag® products, in an assortment of all their product styles for your kitchen, closet, bathroom, or office. The Starter Pack includes 10 WayClips®, 5 On-metal WayClips, 15 WayTag stickers, 5 On-metal WayTag stickers, 10 WayTag magnets, 5 WayTag 2-hole buttons, and 10 WayTag oval hole buttons. All types of WayTag products connect wirelessly to the WayAround mobile app, linking physical items in your home and office to information you store in your WayAround account. Tag everything with rich information audio tags from WayAround!

156 Explore 12

Donated by HumanWare

Explore 12 is an easy-to-use, portable electronic magnifier that offers HD image quality for improved near and distance viewing. As the largest portable magnifier in our Explore series, its 12-inch touchscreen is perfect for anyone desiring a larger interface, plus it has the added benefit of a foldable stand enabling easy use for reading, writing, and other manual tasks.

157 Homemade Peanut Delights

Donated by Zelda Gebhard

If you like salted nut rolls, you will love these! This delightfully delicious candy is all marshmallowy and nutty throughout. There are two pounds of individually wrapped pieces so there is plenty to enjoy and to share of this salty and sweet treat made by Zelda.

158 Mary Kay Illuminea™ Bundle

Donated by Amanda Selm

This exclusive, new luxury perfume is inspired by Mary Kay Ash and created for the woman whose influence will be felt forever. This signature scent embodies warmth and confidence, just like the light within. You will also enjoy wrapping yourself in a luxurious cream that smooths onto skin like plush cashmere. This beautifully scented Body Soufflé is the perfect complement to Mary Kay Illuminea™ Extrait de Parfum, featuring identical fragrance notes. Instantly moisturize your skin and keep it moisturized for 24 hours. Wow, what a fantastic gift either for yourself or someone special in your life!

159 A Romantic Evening

Donated by Friends in Art

This package features a $50.00 certificate from Versano’s Chocolate, an exclusive confectioner from New York. Also featured is a certificate good for $60.00 of your choice of wine and a $75.00 cash card. All this could result in a romantic evening or as a self-indulgence.

160 Fun in the Sun! A week at the Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort at Daytona Beach

Donated by Tim Paul

Must be used August 20-August 27, 2023. This unit is a one bedroom, one bath, fully equipped kitchen, with washer/dryer, and all the amenities of home. The resort offers activities for family members of all ages: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, outdoor hot tub, beach, lazy river water, exercise equipment, island putting green, bar and grill, live entertainment and more.

161 Noah’s Ark Music Box

Donated by Patty Slaby

This music box with wonderful music and unique shape, would make a great gift whether for Christmas, birthday, or other occasion. The creative music box is made of high-quality resin, is durable, and can accompany you for a longer time. It is very detailed with exquisite carvings and beautiful colors hand-painted by the artist. This fantastic music box is beautifully designed and requires no battery. Once gently rotated the clockwork to the right and then released, the music will be playing the song Canyon. The size of the music box is 6.3 inches long and 6.3 inches high. What a perfect conversational piece for either your mantle or living room.

162 Kentucky Derby Pie

Donated by Kentucky Council of the Blind

Kern's Kitchen Kentucky Derby Pie®! Kern's Kitchen crafts each pie, one at a time, according to a legendary secret recipe. Premium chocolate and choice walnuts are folded into a decadent filling, then baked in a delicate crust. Delicious when eaten at room temperature; incredibly heavenly when eaten all warm and gooey and topped with either whipped cream or ice cream. This 9-inch, 1-pound-4-oz. pie stays fresh for about 14 days. Ready to warm and serve or freeze for later use. Serves 8 to 10.

163 Texas Gift Card Bundle

Donated by ACB of Texas

You will enjoy having this fantastic bundle of gift cards to either shop or dine on with some friends or family or just by yourself!

164 Swarovski Iconic Swan pendant

Donated by Peggy and Bob Carpenter

Our Iconic Swan motif, the symbol of Swarovski, takes center stage in this stunning pendant. Beautifully embellished with a gradation of blue crystals set in our exclusive crystal Pointing® technique, it will add color and sparkle to any day or evening look. The pendant comes on a rhodium plated chain and is 14 7/8 inches and the Pendant size is 3/4 inch by 5/8 inch. What a fantastic gift for that special person in your life!

165 Authentic Patriotic Flag

Donated by Georgia Council of the Blind Visually Impaired Veterans of America, Cecily Laney Nipper, and Marsha Farrow

Show your love of America with the American Braille Flag. This framed Full-Color Polymer Tactile Braille American Flag designed from a durable polymer and recommended for permanent in-door display only. The flag measures 15 inch by 19 inch and weighs approximately 5 lbs. (Brass color frame and mounting hardware included). The American Braille flag is tactile with alternating raised lines to represent the red and white stripes indicated by a Braille W and R at the right of each stripe, and a recessed square in the upper left of the flag with the fifty raised stars to represent the 50 states of the union. This truly beautiful and unique gift has the pledge of allegiance written in braille inside of the recessed stripes. This red, white, and blue American Braille flag will make a colorful and patriotic display for either yours, or a loved one’s home. Let your fingers trace the stars and stripes of our nation’s flag. It will be sent to you between 4 and 7 weeks following the auction.

166 Orbit Writer bundle

Donated by the Braille Revival League

The Orbit Writer is a hand-held Bluetooth Braille keyboard, perfect for connecting to a smart phone which also includes not only the Orbit Writer itself, but two carrying cases and a 41-minute MP3 getting started tutorial. Wow, what a fantastic bundle to have for yourself!

167 Entertaining with Ease

Donated by Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

Entertaining can be quick and easy. This assortment of Tastefully Simple mixes and treats will enable you to easily serve your family or friends food they are sure to enjoy. The box includes the following:

One 19-oz. box of Beautiful Beer Bread Mix - fill your home with the aroma of this warm, buttery, and fresh bread from your oven in under an hour. One 17-oz. box of Sunny Lemon Pound Cake and Icing mix - lusciously light, with real bits of lemon peel, this beautiful pound cake is always a showstopper. One box with two packets of Artichoke and Spinach Warm Dip Mix - creamy, cheesy, and bubbly, this warm dip is a classic crowd pleaser. One 16.5-oz. box Nan’s Apple Cake Mix - just add your favorite kind of apples or fruit to the mix to create a treat that tastes like it was made by Nana herself. Classy Chocolate Pound Cake Mix - A slice of chocolate heaven. Dreamy and decadent, this rich dessert is great served with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or ice cream. One jar of Creamy Caramel Sauce - smooth, buttery and simply delicious. Drizzle over fresh apples, ice cream or your favorite desserts.

168 Coffee Anyone?

Donated by ACB of Minnesota

If you have a Keurig coffee maker, this is a must bid for you. You can choose from a box of 80 count pods of multiple flavors or a box of 100 pods of the same flavor.

169 $125 Amazon Gift Card

Donated by ACB of Indiana

It’s time to treat yourself to something special, and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $125 in spending at Amazon!

170 Lunch with the ACB Executive Director

Donated by ACB

Enjoy one-on-one time with ACB Executive Director, Dan Spoone, over lunch in Schaumburg, Illinois in 2023 to be determined by the winner and Dan.

171 Louisiana Cajun Gift Box and LSU Women Championship Throw

Donated by Louisiana Council of the Blind

Enjoy this Cajun gift box which includes delicious products:

Cajun seasoning, crawfish, crab and shrimp boil, seasoned fish fry, New Orleans style fish fry with lemon, red beans and rice mix, jambalaya mix, gumbo mix, dirty rice mix, cobbler mix and shrimp creole mix. Plus, you can snuggle up with this fantastic LSU women championship throw! The championship throw has a unique design using high-quality threads with a traditional double-fold coordinating binding with LSU team colors purple and gold. The size of this throw is 55 by 60 inches.

172A Two Dozen Golden Apricot-Walnut Squares

Baked and Donated by ACB Associate Director of Development Jo Lynn Bailey-Page

Enjoy a burst of California sunshine in every bite of these powdered sugar-dusted squares! Each crisp, buttery shortbread treat is topped with a brown sugar meringue full of tender, locally grown, chopped dried California apricots, and toasted organic walnuts. Packed in a decorative tin, your homemade cookies will arrive extra-fresh and ready to serve. Note: contains nuts, eggs, and dried fruit.

172B Two Dozen Golden Apricot-Walnut Squares

Baked and Donated by ACB Associate Director of Development Jo Lynn Bailey-Page

Enjoy a burst of California sunshine in every bite of these powdered sugar-dusted squares! The base of each crisp, buttery shortbread treat is topped with a brown sugar meringue full of tender, locally grown, chopped dried California apricots, and toasted organic walnuts. Packed in a decorative tin, your homemade cookies will arrive extra-fresh and ready to serve. Note: contains nuts, eggs, and dried fruit.

173 One-year Individual Bookshare Subscription

Donated by the Library Users of America

You will enjoy this one-year individual subscription to Bookshare. You choose the books you want from a library of over a million titles. You can download up to 150 books per month. Whether you like mysteries and westerns, craft books, cookbooks, historical fiction, romances or biographies, books for kids and teens, how-to books, or books about business, education, history, science, sports and more. Bookshare has you covered. Download in your choice of formats and read on your computer, Alexa device, notetaker, smartphone etc. A full year of serious and leisure reading.

174 Handmade Sapphire Jewelry Set

Donated by Charlotte Lang

This lovely set would be a great collection for those who love matching pieces, or a wonderful birthstone set. The 10-millimeter beads are smooth, round, blue sapphires. The 18-inch necklace closes with a large spring ring clasp. It is hand-knotted between each bead. The 7-inch bracelet stretches easily on and off the wrist. The earrings are about 1-1/2 inches long and dangle from silver-tone hooks. This exquisite set will dress up any ensemble!

175A Two Dozen Homemade Shortbread Cookies

Donated by Deb Trevino and Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired

We are pleased to offer two dozen fresh-baked mouth-watering authentic shortbread cookies guaranteed to explode on your palate with luscious buttery goodness. These are great with milk, coffee, or your favorite tea. Next to Walker's, these are the best I've ever tasted. If you plan to give a tasty treat to someone you love, don’t miss this opportunity!

175B Two Dozen Homemade Shortbread Cookies

Donated by Deb Trevino and Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired

176 A five-year license of the Fusion software

Donated by The Florida Council of the Blind

This is an adaptive software package that includes the JAWS screen reader and ZoomText Magnifier/Reader. The owner of this software will be able to use the JAWS screen reader or the ZoomText enlargement software as individual applications. Starting the software with the Fusion Icon will bring both access products together for a good user experience. At the end of the five-year license, the user will need to cancel the software or pick up the yearly fee for renewal.

177 Joann’s Fudge (6 slices)

Donated by Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired

Joan and Frank Nephew opened the first Joann's Fudge Store on Mackinac (pronounced Mackinaw) Island. Today, Joann's Fudge is a third-generation family business that continues Joan and Frank's commitment to providing high quality products. Each slice is ½ pound for a total of three pounds. You can order six slices of one flavor or mix and match from the list below. Flavors: Butter Pecan, Chocolate, Chocolate Cherry, Chocolate Cookie Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Pecan, Chocolate Toffee, Chocolate Turtle, Chocolate Walnut, Double Dark Chocolate, Double Dark Chocolate Cherry Walnut, Double Dark Chocolate Espresso, Double Dark Chocolate Mint, Double Dark Salted Caramel, German Chocolate, Maple Walnut, Peanut Butter, Pumpkin Pie, Raspberry Truffle, Rocky Road, Vanilla Salted Caramel.

178 Handmade Denim Purse

Donated by Keri Bishop

A purse made from recycled tan jeans purse is made from the upper part of the pants using the existing pockets as purse pockets. Fabric from the legs were used to make the shoulder straps. Purse is the 2-strap style with a strap on each side like a large tote bag. Straps are medium length and long enough to be worn over one shoulder. The purse is lined with a navy and tan jungle print. And an accent belt is made from the same fabric.

179 $250 Certificate to Justin Boots

Donated by ACB of Texas Fort Worth Chapter

You will enjoy this fantastic certificate to Justin Boot Company. This company has been handcrafting western footwear In the U.S. since 1879 when founder H.J. Justin mastered the craft of boot-making using only the finest leathers and quality materials for superior craftsmanship.

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180 Relax and Unwind with GDUI

Donated by GDUI

After returning home from guiding your human, hang up your leash on this red wall hook measuring 5 inches long by 2 inches wide. The shape is a dog’s rear end and hind legs with a curled tail serving as the hook. Then run over and check out your Park Life Design Capri cotton toy basket (gray and off-white, measuring 12 by 16 by 12 inches). What’s inside? First, a ZippyPaws Burrow Bunny ‘n Carrot toy. This is a plush, carrot-shaped puzzle holding 3 plush bunnies with squeakers. It’s fun figuring out how to get the bunnies out of the carrot measuring 7 inches long, 6 inches across top and tapering down to about 2 inches at the bottom. There’s another toy with two red balls fixed on each end of a thick red and black rope with a black sturdy plastic handle between the balls and they are 12 inches long. Oh wow! There’s also an 8-inch extra-large, bacon-flavored Bark Bone for tough chewers! By now, I would appreciate a couple ice cubes or some water from the 36 oz Avalanche collapsible bowl (gray with red trim). There’s also a clear, collapsible 16-20 oz. water bottle. It’s time to snuggle up on my red Coleman roll-up travel bed 24 by 36 by 2 inches. It has a durable water-resistant nylon top, a waterproof PVC base and polyester fill. Fold in half lengthwise, roll up and fasten with two sturdy buckles. Machine wash and line dry. Finally, there are two rolls of pick-up bags and six iridescent safety, wrap-around wrist bands. These bands make me and my person more visible when walking at night. They can be fastened to my harness, collar or leash or wrapped around my handler’s wrist, upper arm, or clothing.

181 Hawaiian Beach and Snack Surprise

Donated by Hawaii Association of the Blind

Get a feel of the islands with surprises that you can use at the beach like a tropical towel, hat, coconut suntan lotion, and a Hawaiian bag. What about those snacks like macadamia nuts, cookies, juices, and a few other goodies? So many beautiful things here in the islands to use and enjoy.

182 Three Pounds Homemade Chocolate Fudge without Nuts

Donated by Terri Nettles

You will love this scrumptious homemade chocolate fudge, either with some friends or just by yourself. Wow, this truly is a delicious treat to enjoy!

183 $100 Outback Steakhouse Gift Card

Donated by AAVL

Give the gift of steak or even a blooming onion with this $100 gift card. Enjoy dining and having some laughs with some friends or family!

184 Fire TV 32" 2-Series 720p HD Smart TV and the accessory

Donated by BITS

Introducing Amazon Fire TV 32" 2-Series 720p HD smart TV, stream live TV without cable. This fire TV 2-Series is great for HD entertainment for any room. This high-definition TV will bring movies and shows to life in HD 720p resolution, with support for HDR 10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Audio. All your entertainment in one place - Fire TV gives you quick access to live TV, video games, and music, and lets you stream over 1 million movies and TV episodes with subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more. Many additional features to be coming this summer for Amazon Fire TV devices and this bundle comes with Amazon’s Alexa Pro-enabled remote with full back lighting, more buttons for controlling your television, a Find My Remote feature and so much more.

185 A Basket of Halloween Designs by Temp-tations

Donated by Leslie and Jeff Thom and Adele Moller

This Halloween basket of goodies includes: a table runner, set of four napkins with napkin rings. Napkins have embroidery designs with spider webs and bats. The napkin rings designs are Esmeralda the cat, Little Mum the mummy, Frankie the monster, and Marshmallow the ghost. Also included are a Halloween dish towel and a set of three dishwasher and oven safe Halloween Figural plates.

186 Echo Dot 5th Generation and Amazon Battery Base

Donated by Library Users of America

Includes a charcoal Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) and a Made for Amazon Battery Base in black. Enjoy clearer vocals, deeper bass, and vibrant sound in any room. Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and others or via Bluetooth. Make your Echo Dot portable with the Made for Amazon Battery Base. Enjoy your music away from the power outlet with the integrated battery lasting up to 5 hours.

187 Decadent Basket of Delicious Treats

Donated by Oklahoma Council of the Blind

Make the best of every occasion with this beautiful basket full of Chickasaw Nation’s Bedré Fine Chocolate favorites! Includes: 16 oz. Confectionery Coating Melting Wafers White Fudge, 16 oz. Melting Chocolate Wafers Dark, 8 oz. Chocolate-covered Espresso Coffee Beans, 12 oz. Premium Dark Chocolate Coffee, Meltaway Tin (20 count), 5 oz. Milk Chocolate Pecan Sensations, 6.4 oz. Milk Chocolate-covered Chips, 6.4 oz. Dark Chocolate-covered Chips, 3 oz. White Fudge Corn Twists and 16 oz. Premium Dark Chocolate Sauce.

188 Scents of Hawaii Collection

Donated by Hawaii Association of the Blind

Enjoy this luxurious collection of bath and body products made in Hawaii. This gift basket includes:

Maui coconut oil mini soap set - 5 different tropical scents.

Coconut shell candle from Bubble Shack Hawaii - lilikoi shave ice scent.

Laki Naturals shower fizzy two pack - sea breeze grapefruit scent.

Aloha ‘Aina pure Hawaiian coconut milk soap from Maui. Ili salt bath scrub made on Kauai - ginger scented.

Plumeria Sunrise shower gel from Bubble Shack Hawaii.

189 $100 Amazon Gift Card

Donated by ACB Board Director Terry Pacheco

It’s time to treat yourself to something special, and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $100 in spending at Amazon!

190 Pat’s Beef Jerky Gift Box

Donated by The Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

This fantastic beef jerky is from A Land of Kansas Company. The box features four different flavors of beef jerky made from Kansas beef, and two packages of beef stick. Wow, you will enjoy this delicious treat either with some friends or just by yourself!

191 Fall Harvest Design by Temp-tations

Donated by Leslie and Jeff Thom and Adele Moller

Enjoy the following: A Thanksgiving dish towel, a three-quart Figural ceramic white casserole dish, designed with acorns and leaves, matching place mats, napkins, and napkin rings. Wow, what a fantastic conversational piece on your table for your fall festivities!

192 Enstrom Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee 2-lb. Box

Donated by ACB Media and IT Manager Rick Morin

The all-natural traditional almond toffee is hand-crafted, gluten-free, and kosher dairy. The perfect blend of almonds, butter, and pure cane sugar, covered in a generous layer of milk chocolate and sprinkled with crushed almonds, creates a buttery toffee with a delicate crunch. Enstrom's Almond Toffee is lovingly handcrafted in small batches with a family recipe passed down through four generations. Includes simple ingredients like fresh California almonds, sweet cream butter, pure cane sugar and 36% milk chocolate. Enstrom's Almond Toffee is certified gluten free, kosher dairy and 100% preservative free. We will contact the winner to arrange shipment to consider options to avoid heat damage during shipping.

193 Delicato Family Wines $150 gift card

Donated by California Council of the Blind

A family-owned winery with nearly a century of history of farming grapes in California and of crafting superior quality wines. Anchored by a long-term focus, the Indelicato family have infused their culture of integrity, hard work, and high standards into the fabric of the dynamic wine company they’ve built. The states they do not ship to are Hawaii, Indiana, Utah, Alaska, Mississippi, and New Jersey. You can select either white or red wine with this $150 certificate. Enjoy this wine either with some friends or family members over some laughs!

194 Computers for the Blind Certificate

Donated by Computers for the Blind

The winner will receive a certificate to be redeemed for our standard laptop computer which is a $200 value. The laptop will be delivered directly to the winner with JAWS or ZoomText ready to go. Standard refurbished laptop includes Intel Core i5 Processor or higher, 8 GB Memory, 240 GB Solid State Drive, 14-inch Screen, internal WIFI, Speakers, and webcam.

195 Goodie Bag from ICB

Donated by Illinois Council of the Blind

One ICB Cooler Tote, one ICB Aqua Sleeve to carry and keep cool your favorite beverages, one ICB T-shirt size XL, A Chicago 18-ounce stainless steel tumbler to put a drink in, $25 Amazon Gift Card, $25 Dunkin Gift Card, and a $50 Garrett Popcorn Gift Card.

196 Power Tower

Donated by ACB of Minnesota

This multiple outlet power strip tower has twelve grounded 3-prong AC outlets spaced out to accommodate different size plugs. The five high speed USB charging ports will meet your electronic charging needs. Charge your iPhone, iPad, tablet, or other devices. The 16-foot heavy duty cord ensures high conductivity and safety. The 45dglow profile flat plug and the vertical design makes this tower more space-saving than a traditional power strip. 1500 Joules surge protection combined with 15-amp circuit breaker, protects electronic devices; the reliable overload switch will turn off power automatically. There are two switches controlling separate panels, so you can turn one side of plugs off if you do not need to charge many devices at once.

197A Tony’s Energy Bar and Banana Bread Delight

Donated by Anthony Akamine and Terri Lynn Higashi Akamine, members of Hawaii Association of the Blind

Summer days are here again! Yummy for the tummy. Need some treats to kick your summer into high gear? Back by popular demand for the auction. One loaf of chocolate banana bread full of chocolate, bananas, and nuts. If you don’t like bananas, we can do mangos. Also, Anthony is perfecting his mom’s energy bar treats. Get a bag of these yummy treats packed with Rice Krispies, oatmeal, raisins, peanut butter, and nuts. If you don’t like peanuts, we can throw out the nuts. Made by Anthony and his mom’s creation. Perfect for those summer days. And the box may even come with a few extra goodies.

197B Tony’s Energy Bar and Banana Bread Delight

Donated by Anthony Akamine and Terri Lynn Higashi Akamine, members of Hawaii Association of the Blind

198 Holiday Set by Temp-tations

Donated by Leslie and Jeff Thom and Adele Moller

This Holiday Set includes a ceramic figurine scarecrow driving a truck with pumpkins in the back with a metal figurine of a red pickup truck with 4th of July, harvest, and Christmas display decorations that fit in the back of the truck plus, a harvest-design table runner. What a fantastic conversational piece to have for yourself or to give as a gift to someone special!

199 $125 Gift Card to Omaha Steaks

Donated by AAVIA

Everyone loves a good steak! Omaha Steaks offers a wide selection of high-quality meats that are delivered to your doorstep. Yum, yum.

200 Large Wicker Basket with Goodies Made in Iowa

Donated by the Iowa Council of the United Blind

Here is a sampling of items that one lucky bidder will receive:

Summer Sausage and Salami from the famous Amana Colonies, Beer Bread in a bottle (just add a can of beer, assortment of Jams; Peach Blueberry, Pumpkin Butter and Rhubarb for example, Flavored Popcorn such as Bourbon Spiked, Carmel Cheddar and Snickerdoodle, Cereal Krispie in the shape of Iowa, Roasted Nuts, Colorful Muffin Mixes and homemade Fudge.

201 $75 Hayward Popcorn Certificate

Donated by Becky Gleason

Do you love popcorn, fudge, cndy, or even maybe hot chocolate or cappuccino? Well, we have it all just waiting for you to select. Hayward/Mainstreet Gourmet Popcorn has many different flavors to choose from. You and Becky will go through the Hayward website together and she will place your order for you. It will be shipped directly from Hayward/Mainstreet Gourmet directly to your door. Choose $75.00 worth of yummy goodness! If you have never had Hayward, you are in for a treat!

202 Home Baked Cookies from Andrea Conner’s Kitchen

Donated by Andrea Conner

These yummy cookies melt in your mouth! The light, buttery goodness of a crescent formed into a ball are loaded with chopped pecans, flavored with a hint of vanilla, then dusted in powdered sugar. One dozen with almond flavor and one dozen cocoa flavor. They’re sure to satisfy your cookie craving! Enjoy these scrumptious cookies yourself or share with friends or family!

203 $50 Amazon Gift Card

Donated by Arkansas Quasar Chapter

It’s time to treat yourself to something special, and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $50 in spending at Amazon!

204 The Pocket Bible

Donated by Rev. Ray Raysor, President, D.C. Council of the Blind

The Pocket Bible is a self-contained digital device that contains the entire bible. It is about the size of the old cassette tapes and has navigation buttons that allow forward and backward movement by both book and chapter. It has no moving parts and is rugged and water resistant. The Pocket Bible has both an internal speaker and an earphone jack. Available in your choice of English Standard Version, King James Version, New King James Version, New American Standard Bible, New International Version NIV, New Living Translation ®. Audio Bibles in Spanish also are available.

205 Turquoise Gemstone Bracelet

Donated by Connie Jacomini

This turquoise bracelet has a generation round cabochon gemstone and will look lovely on your wrist. It is very easy to put on. You just slide it on your wrist, and it fits anyone and comes with a polish cloth. What a fantastic gift to give that someone special in your life!