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SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW

FEATURED: ARC'TERYX OUTERWEAR PACKAGES

Provided by: Arc'teryx Toronto Premium Outlets

Nestled in North Vancouver at the foot of picturesque, snow-capped mountains lives Arc’teryx, an outdoor brand with a fossil-inspired logo worn by everyone, from hardcore climbers to A-list celebrities—like Frank Ocean, Drake, and Tom Hardy. Arc’teryx is dedicated to performance and quality. It’s a brand that prides itself on being both sustainable and disruptive, vowing to never follow, but rather lead in a way that motivates those who carry the same passion for the outdoors. Arc'teryx backs everything they make with their Product Lifespan Warranty.
 
Multiple lots, with over $3,500 in gear available!

FEATURED: EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Provided by: DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University

Advance your business and executive leadership skills with the DeGroote School of Business Executive Management Program at McMaster University. This program** includes five business courses of the participant’s choosing that can be taken until June 1, 2024. Each course focuses on a specific topic or management competency and is delivered using applied learning principles. Participants are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion from McMaster University.

**Or program equivalent to the Executive Management Program

 
Valued at $4,000 | Starting Bid $1,200

FEATURED: SOUND OF MUSIC FESTIVAL, VIP EXPERIENCE

Provided by: Sound of Music Festival

Experience the Burlington Sound of Music Festival this Father’s Day weekend as a VIP! Contents include:
 
> Two (2) full weekend VIP passes for the 2023 Sound of Music Festival at Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, running from June 15-18, 2023
 
Valued at $350 | Starting Bid $105

FEATURED: STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD

Provided by: Royal Birkdale

The lake is calling! Grab your new stand-up paddle board (SUP) and hit the water! Contents include:
 
> Inflatable stand-up paddle board
> Pump
> Paddle
 

Valued at $500 | Starting Bid $150

FEATURED: SUMMER FUN PACK

Provided by: Chainlink Disc Golf + Cool Canuck + Conservation Halton

Have fun while staying cool this summer and enjoy a day at one of Conservation Halton’s Parks! Contents include:
 
> Disc golf set (3 discs)
> Cooling gear from Cool Canuck (evaporative cooling vests, hat, cooling neckband, cooling skullcap)
> Conservation Halton day pass
 
Valued at $360 | Starting Bid $100

FEATURED: BIRDIES & BBQ

Provided by: Burlington Springs Golf & Country Club + Sargent Farms

Enjoy 18 holes of golf and celebrate your record-breaking game with fresh poultry from Sargent Farms! This package includes:
 
> Foursome of golf (18 holes) at Burlington Springs Golf & Country Club with power cart
> $100 gift card to Sargent Farms Online
 
Valued at $500 | Starting Bid $150

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

REVVED UP WEEKEND

Provided by: Drive Festival + Sargent Farms

Spend a weekend at Canada’s ultimate auto event this September, and cap it off with a barbecue featuring fresh Ontario chicken!

Contents include:

> Two 3-day passes to Drive Festival,  September 8-10, 2023 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville
> $100 giftcard to Sargent Farms Online

LOCAL GOLF TOUR

Provided by: Crosswinds Golf & Country Club + Piper's Heath Golf Club

Tour some of Halton’s best courses with your favourite golf buddies this summer!

Contents include:

> Foursome of golf (18 holes) + power cart at Crosswinds Golf & Country Club. 
> Foursome of golf (18 holes) + power cart at Piper’s Heath Golf Club. 

GO JAYS GO!

Provided by: Rogers Sports & Media

Catch the Jays in action on Canada Day weekend as they take on the Boston Red Sox at the Rogers Centre!
 
Contents include:
 
> Four tickets to Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 1:37pm, Section 118R, Row 11, Seats 5-8 

GEARED UP 

Provided by: Flow State Bike Co.

Grab your bike and hit the road in style with your new gear from Flow State Bike Co.!

Contents include:
> Trucker hat
> Two t-shirts (small and large)
> Water bottle
> Socks

TFC AT BMO FIELD

Provided by: Crozier Consulting Engineers

End your summer on a high note watching the Toronto FC battle it out with the Philadelphia Union from first row, centre field at BMO Field!

Contents include:

> Two tickets to Toronto Football Club vs. Philadelphia Union at BMO Field in Toronto, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 @ 7:30pm, Row 1 

PARKS & DISC GOLF

Provided by: Chainlink Disc Golf + Conservation Halton

Perfect your game with a disc golf set from Chainlink and one-year membership to Conservation Halton Parks!
 
Contents include:
 
> Disc golf set (3 discs)
> Conservation Halton membership
 

Additional items include gift packages from Prfct Line and Corbetts!

HOME, FITNESS & FUN

GO WITH THE FLOW

Provided by: Modo Yoga Milton
 
Exercise your body and your brain with a hot yoga gift basket from Modo Yoga in Milton!
 
Contents include:
 
> One month of unlimited classes at Modo Yoga Milton
> Modo Yoga water bottle
> Yoga blanket

TREAT YOURSELF

Provided by: Branciers Jewellers + Kamoosh Bistro
 
Embrace the finer things in life with a stunning bracelet and a local dinner from scratch!
 
Contents include:
 
> Bracelet from Brancier Jewellers
> $50 gift card to Kamoosh Bistro

FOR THE LOVE OF FLOWERS

Provided by: Lace & Birch Flower Shop + Conservation Halton
 
Calling all flower lovers! Enjoy a 1:1 consultation with an in-house pollinator garden expert and treat yourself to a beautiful bouquet or arrangement!
 
Contents include:
 
> Virtual 1-hour consultation with a garden expert
> $100 gift card to Lace & Birch Flower Shop
 

ARTFUL OFFICE & TRAVEL SETS

Provided by: Global Friends Foundation
 
Enliven your workday or infuse your travel with artful products and accessories featuring designs by Canadian and First Nations artists!
 
Contents include either:
 
> Hooded sweatshirt (L), eco-bag, laptop bag, ceramic mug, OR
 
> 3-piece cosmetic bag set, art print shawl, zip-around wallet, eyeglasses case, sanitizer bottle holder, eco-bag

CIDER & CHARCUTERIE WITH FRIENDS

Provided by: West Avenue Cider House

Spend a fun night with friends sipping cider and enjoying charcuterie at West Avenue Cider House in Freelton, Ontario!

Contents include:

> $90 gift certificate to West Avenue Cider House in Freelton, Ontario. Includes an experience for four (cider tasting and cheese board)

 

BARN ENCOUNTERS & NOSE TO BEAK

Provided by: Conservation Halton
 
Get up close and personal with the amazing birds of prey at Mountsberg Conservation Area, or enjoy a personalized introduction to our resident barn animals!
 
Two lots, contents include:
 
> Raptor Encounter Experience for up to 5 people at Mountsberg Conservation Area, OR
> Barn Encounter Experience for up to 5 people at Mountsberg Conservation Area.

Additional items include a gift basket from Aspasia's Holistic Studio & Boutique and an estate planning package from SESS Law!

FINE DINING & OCCASIONS

WINE LOVERS' BUNDLE

Provided by: Jane Fogal + Don Ford + Mavis Shang + Catherine Mulvale on behalf of Global Friends Foundation
 
Stock up your wine fridge just in time for summer with our wine lovers’ bundle!
 
Contents include:
 
> Three bottles of wine
> $200 LCBO gift card
> Insulated wine carrier

DINNER & A SHOW

Provided by: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts + Browns Socialhouse
 
Enjoy a night on the town with dinner and a concert in Oakville! Your big night out includes:
 
> Two tickets to Classic Albums Live: Paul McCartney & Wings, Band on the Run on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
> $200 gift card to Browns Socialhouse – Erin Mills location

BON APPETIT

Provided by: Kamoosh Bistro + Cascata Bistro
 
Indulge your tastebuds at two local bistros focused on exceptional quality and local ingredients!
 
Contents include:
 
> $50 gift card to Kamoosh Bistro in Waterdown
> $50 gift card to Cascata Bistro in Carlisle

SPORTS MEMORABILIA

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS GAME USED STICKS

Provided by: MLSE

Heal a Leafs fan’s broken heart with a 2022-23 game used stick from defenceman T.J. Brodie or Mark Giordano (there’s always next year! Go Leafs Go!). Two lots available.

Contents include either:

> Game used stick by Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman #78 T.J. Brodie, OR

> Game used stick by Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman #55 Mark Giordano

PATRICK MAHOMES  REPLICA JERSEY

Provided by: Private Donor
 

Let the world know which QB is your MVP by wearing this Patrick Mahomes Atmosphere Fashion Game jersey by Nike. Authentic team details with a unique silver color palette make this replica jersey a standout piece in your Kansas City Chiefs collection.

Contents include:

> Jersey by Nike, with screen print name, numbers and logos, sewn-on NFL shield at collar, and short sleeves. Officially licensed. 

WENDEL & WHISKY 

Provided by: Wendel Clark
 
Aged in bourbon barrels for eleven years, this 100% rye whisky is bold and tenacious, just like Wendel on the ice!
 
Contents include:
 
> Autographed bottle of Wendel’s unique blend of whisky
> #17 Wendel branded whisky glass
> Autographed copy of his book, “Wendel: My Life in Hockey”

Visit our silent auction tables on June 1st to bid on these items and more!

For more information, please contact

Garner Beckett, Executive Director, Conservation Halton Foundation, 
at gbeckett@hrca.on.ca