2016 ENCORE ITEMSThe following items are just a few of the gifts that will be available in the Encore section of the silent auction. The auctioneer will be closing the Encore section after the Live auction. Check often for complete descriptions, photos and updates.

Airline Tickets (2) on Vacation Express Charter Flights (restrictions apply)Two Roundtrip Airline Tickets on a non-stop Vacation Express charter flight from Indianapolis or Cincinnati to Cancun/Riviera Maya, Punta Cana, Jamaica, or Grand Bahama Island. Charter schedule available at www.vacationexpress.com by clicking on the non-stop flight picture. Reservation must be requested no more than 30 days prior to travel and must be redeemed by July 30, 2016. Taxes and baggage fees, hotel, and transfers are the responsibility of the recipient.

Donor: Jill Leising Koch ’91 of Adventures in Travel

Brau Haus Dinner for 8Gather your friends and head to The Brau Haus in Oldenburg for an all-inclusive dinner that includes appetizers, salad, choice of entrée and dessert with open bar. Tax included. Gratuity not included. Reservations required. At any time the Brau Haus is open. Dates must be mutually agreed upon and the gift certificate expires February 27, 2017.

Donor: The Brau Haus

Chic Design Chair The prefect addition to any home!

Donor: Chic Design

Freudenfest Gift BasketThe Freudenfest, meaning fun day, is a nonprofit organization that originated in 1976 by a group of volunteers who envisioned holding a family fun day. The Freudenfest Committee has assembled this fantastic basket of items to help you begin to celebrate Oldenburg’s rich German Heritage. Freudenfest 2016 will take place on July 15 and 16th. Basket includes: a beer ticket voucher good for 10 tickets, 1 sauerkraut ball voucher, 1 Village of Spires license plate, 2 dinner tickets, 1 rubber chicken, 2 plastic mugs, 2 Freudenfest CD’s, 1 Oldenburg ornament, 1 Indiana/Oldenburg ornament, 2 chicken hats, 2 can handles, 2 red Freudenfest hats, 2 red Freudenfest t-shirts, 1 set of suspenders and 1 ceramic Freudenfest beer mug.

Donor: Freudenfest

Holy Family Bowling Party for 10Gather your friends for a Saturday or Sunday night of fun and food at the Holy Family bowling lanes located at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg. This package is for 10 people for 2 hours of bowling. A one month notice is needed to secure the mutually agreeable date between October 2016 and March 2017. Also included in this package is a cooler of drinks and a $100 gift certificate to The Pearl Street Pub for dinner after your bowling party.

Donor: Holy Family Bowling Alley, Todd and Susan Meer Gigrich ‘87, Larry and Debbie Holtel Lamping ’73, A Friend of OA

Jen Saner Photography PackagePhotographer Jen Saner provides custom photography for families and individuals. Sessions are always laid back and fun with no forced smiles or poses, just Jen and her camera quietly working to capture real interactions and those simple yet beautiful everyday moments. Jen’s portfolio of work may be found online at www.jensaner.com. This gift certificate is for one on-location portrait session with Jen Saner Photography for up to two hours. Can be used for family, child, high school senior, or engagement portraits. Session to be held at the location of your choice (travel charges may apply if outside of the Southeastern Indiana area). Certificate also includes a pre-session phone consultation plus $200 credit to be applied towards your final print selections.

Donor: Jen Saner

Olympic Quilt – Twin size This beautiful twin size quilt has been machine quilted in a vintage patch pattern with the Olympic rings depicted.

Donor: Trina Hetzer

Two Handcrafted ChairsRelax and enjoy your own back yard with these beautiful poplar and oak chairs handcrafted by local resident Tony Schantz.

Donor: Tony and Di Schantz

Custom Painted Kids Toy ChestThis one-of-a-kind piece is beautifully painted to illustrate the toys and fun of childhood. From the teddy bears to the toy soldiers, from the toy blocks to the spinning tops, the more you look at it the more you see! It takes you back to the fun of childhood and if that’s not enough have a look inside! Filled with toys for all ages! Perfect for any child’s room or playroom or even for the adult who wants to reminisce about their childhood (or spoil their grandkids). Snatch this up before someone else does!

Donors: Woodcraft Furniture, Diana Ryker Brunsman ’71, David and Mary Beth Simmermeyer Welsh ’75, Bobby ‘04 and Katie Welsh Rauch ‘06

KitchenAid Stand MixerThis metallic chrome 5 qt. tilt-head stand mixer is a must for any home kitchen.

Donor: Custom Distributers

South Central Indiana GetawayThis fun family getaway is yours for the highest bid. Enjoy 4 tickets to Indiana Caverns to view a 35 foot waterfall, cruise an underground river, beautiful cave formations and more! Tour passes are valid May15 to September 15 of any year. From there you can head to Ferdinand Indiana for a 2 night stay at the Harvest Moon Bed & Breakfast. The Flower Garden room has been reserved for you! Ferdinand is within close distance to Jasper, French Lick and Santa Claus, IN. We have added 4 tickets to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari for one day admission to the park any regular operating day of the 2016 season.

Donors: Freshman Class, Harvest Moon Bed & Breakfast, Indiana Caverns, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

Handcrafted Cedar Chest and OA BlanketThis beautiful cedar chest was handcrafted by OA parent Marvin Hartman. It is made of soft maple with a cedar floor and measures 18 x 18 x 48. A Stitch in Time has added an OA blanket to this item.

Donors: Sue and Marvin Hartman, A Stitch in Time