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Hall Newman Center's
Spring Fever Auction
Welcome to the Hall Newman Center's Spring Fever Auction Page. Check out the wonderful items in our auction below. The auction opens for online ticket ordering Friday, March 29th at 9am. Tickets can be ordered for a $1.00 donation per ticket. You can order tickets online until 8pm, Friday, April 12th. All ticket donations must be received by 10 pm, April 12th to ensure your tickets are included in the drawings. Winners for each item will be drawn at our Community Picnic on Saturday, April 13th, 1 pm, but you need not be present to win. To order tickets click the link below to be directed to our online order form.
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PLEASE NOTE PICTURES OF ITEMS ARE BEST VIEWED ON A TABLET, LAPTOP OR COMPUTER.
Item #1: Taco 'bout a Party Basket
**Must be at least 21 years old to bid**
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Life without Mexican food is no life at all!
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Basket Contains
- $25 Walmart gift card
- Tortilla warmer
- Taco carousel
- Salsa bowl
- 4-piece margarita glass set
- Jose Cuervo tequila
- Jose Cuervo margarita mix
- Rim salt
- Chips & salsa
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Approximate value: $100
Donated by: Angela & Pat Galvin
Item #2: April Showers May Bring Riches
**Must be at least 18 years old to bid**
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Good luck and may the odds be ever in
your favor!
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Basket Contains:
Stained glass patterned umbrella with $100 dollars in an assortment of New York State Lottery Scratch Off Tickets
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Approximate value: $110
Donated by Mary & Mark Pryor
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Item #3: Baker's Delight Basket
On your mark, get set, BAKE!
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Basket Contains:
-Pampered Chef mini loaf pan (8 in 1)
-Pampered Chef personal size pizza stone w/ scraper
-Pampered Chef hand pie pocket maker
-Stainless steel mixing bowl
-Stainless steel measuring cup set
-Stainless steel measuring spoon set
-50 unbleached parchment paper sheets (12' X16")
-Krusteaz lemon bar mix
-Betty Crocker party rainbow chip cake mix
-Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix
-Woven seagrass basket
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Approximate value: $120
Donated by: Kristine & Steve Skinner
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Item #4: Handmade Hitchhiker's Star Large Lap Quilt
Look at this stunner! This beautiful quilt is sure
to become an heirloom that will be treasured
for a lifetime!
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Item Description:
63" x 76" Large Lap Quilt, 100% Cotton Material. Machine washable. Using Color Catch with the first
washing is recommended due to the vibrant colors.
Approximate value: $500
Donated by: Judy Cass
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Item #5: Garden Necessities
Basket
Save the rainy days for housework and get your
hands in the dirt, the sun on your back and your
soul in touch with nature.
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Basket Contains:
- Large ceramic pot
- Scotts grass seed
- Assorted garden tools
- Garden gnome
- Watering can
- Garden gloves
- Sprinkler
- Two solar light stakes
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Approximate value: $115
Donated by: Cathy Bucher
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Item #6: Cross Country Retail
Therapy Session
Retail therapy isn't covered by insurance,
but we've got you covered here!
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Basket Contains:
Gift cards to the following national retailers:
- $50 Bass Pro Shop
- $50 REI Co-op
- $25 PetSmart
- $25 TJ Maxx/HomeGoods/Marshalls
- $50 Texas Roadhouse
- $50 Lowes
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Approximate value: $250
Donated by: Newman Foundation Board Members
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Item #7: Life is Good, Pasta is Better Basket
**Must be at least 21 years old to bid**
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Everything you need for an Italian feast is right here.
Buon appetito!
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Basket Contains:
- 5 Piece ceramic pasta bowl set
- 2 Jars of Canale's sauce
- bottle of Merlot wine
-Italian imported DeCecco penne & spaghetti pasta
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Approximate value: $85
Donated by: Canale's Restaurant &
Hall Newman Center
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Item #8: What's for Dinner?
Whether there is a special occasion you are celebrating
or you just don't want to cook dinner, this gift card
will sure come in handy.
Item Description:
A $50 gift card to Southern Fare Restaurant where
you can enjoy soulful classic southern fare.
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Value: $50
Donated by: Betsy & Jerry Oberst
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Item #9: Everything's Better with Coffee Basket
You can't buy happiness, but you can buy coffee,
and that's pretty close!
Basket Contains:
- Artisan handcrafted coffee mug
-$10 gift cards to the following:
The Coffee Connection
Dunkin
Port City Cafe
Oswego Bagelry & Bread Shop
1 lb. fresh ground coffee (not in picture)
Value: $75
Donated by: Carol Fitzsimmons
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Item #10: Shopping in Style Basket
Grab your purse, put on your sunglasses and get
ready to go. There is shopping to do!
Basket Contains:
- Handmade purse
- Credit card holder w/RFID protection
- Fashion necklace
- $25 Target gift card
- $25 Kohls gift card
- Foster Grant sunglasses
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Approximate value: $85
Donated by: Mary Ensman &
Mark & Mary Pryor
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Item #11: Little Blessings
Baby Basket
Nothing is more wonderful than a new baby, and this
assortment is perfect to welcome that special
little blessing home!
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Basket Contains:
- Crochet baby blanket w/tassels (approx. 36" X 42" )
- Urban burp cloths (5 pack)
- Caldesene medicated protecting powder
- Aquaphor healing ointment
- Bumco baby bum brush
- White & grey storage basket
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Approximate value: $125
Donated by: Katelyn Phillips
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Item #12: Grilling, Chilling & Smores Basket
You'll be ready for grilling and the warm weather relaxing with this item!
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Basket Contains:
- $40 gift card to The Sausage Shack
- 3 XL size Hershey chocolate bars
- Jet Puff marshmallows
-Honey Maid graham crackers
- Hunts ketchup
- French's mustard
-Insulated beverage bucket
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Approximate value: $65
Donated by: Robert McCaffrey
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Item #13: Stay Local, Shop Local Gift Card Bouquet
Here's a spring bouquet of gift cards to local
businesses to help get you ready for spring
and summer.
Basket Contains:
Gift cards to the following local businesses:
- $25 Tatlim Bakery
- $25 the river's end bookstore
- $25 Valti Graphics
- $30 Canale's Restaurant
- $50 The Pies Guys Oswego
- $25 Byrne Dairy
- $25 Riverwalk Pizza/Bagel Shop
- $20 Bame's Liquor
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Value: $225
Donated by: Canale's, The Pies Guys, Valti Graphics & Newman Foundation Board Members
Item #14: Passion for Pasta Basket
Life is a combination of magic and pasta.
We've got the pasta covered!
Basket Contains:
-Two jars of Canale's sauce
-12 oz. Canale's house Italian dressing
-Italian imported Rummo rigatoni & lasagna pasta
-6 oz. 4C grated parmesan-romano cheese
-4.3 oz. Pasta-tively Obsessed pasta topping seasoning
-2 pc spaghetti spoon & pasta tong set
Approximate value: $50
Donated by: Canale's Restaurant & The Hall Newman Center
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Item #15: Sweet Indulgences Basket
Candy is the answer! Who cares what the question is?
Basket Contains:
Enjoy an assortment of sweet treats and chocolates to delight your tastebuds from Man in the Moon Candies.
Approximate value: $45
Donated by: Man in the Moon Candies
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Item #16: Hand Painted Mandala Stones
These beautiful one of a kind works of art are sure to make a statement in your home or garden!
Item Description:
A set of 3 unique and stunning hand painted mandala stones. These beautiful works of art are sealed with a clear acrylic. Suitable for use indoors or outside in shady area. Measurements on each picture.
Approximate value: $120
Donated by: Denise Knight
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Item #17: Treat Yourself
It's important to take care of you. You work
hard and you deserve it!
Item Description:
This $100 Visa gift card will help you treat yourself
to something special, just for you. You deserve it!
Approximate value: $100
Donated by: Newman Foundation Board Members
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Item #18: Safe & Sound Basket
Lose your knack for losing things with this
quick and easy fix from Apple.
Item Description:
Keep track of your luggage, pet, passport or anything
you dread losing with Apple air tags. This item
includes two air tags and two silicone carabiner keychain holders (1 black, 1 blue).
Approximate value: $52
Donated by: Kathy & Ed Nyman
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Item #19: Good Food, Good Mood!
A family favorite since 1954, Canale's Restaurant is
your go to place for great service, delicious food and
a guaranteed good time!
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Item Description:
Enjoy a quiet dinner, a take out meal or when the weather is nicer dine al fresco on the patio with this
$50 gift card to Canale's Restaurant.
Value: $50
Donated by: Sharon Amyotte
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Thanks for visiting! To order tickets click the link below and you will be directed to our online ticket order form. Tickets can be ordered for a $1.00 donation per ticket. You can order tickets online until 8pm, Friday, April 12th. All ticket donations must be received by 10 pm, April 12th to ensure your tickets are included in the drawings. Online donations are processed via our safe and secure Faith Direct Portal (minimum online donation is $3.00). You will be provided a link to the online donation portal after submitting your ticket order. Thank you for supporting the Hall Newman Center and our Campus Ministry. GOOD LUCK!