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 (Tuesday thru Saturday 10 A.M. to 9 P.M., Sunday 11 A.M. to 8 P.M.) 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 naked 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