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Ave Maria Gives
2022 Dare to Dream Gala Silent Auction
Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and residents, the Ave Maria Dare to Dream Parish Gala had 54 offerings for our guests to bid on during the Silent Auction. A special thank you to our guests who bid on the Silent Auction items. We hope you enjoy your winnings. Please support our local merchants and their businesses who provide local shopping convenience and employment opportunities for our residents.
Dinner with Fr. Vidal
Joanne Curley, using the original recipes of Chef Emeril Lagasse, is ready to put her considerable culinary talents to work to create memorable experience for our Pastor and six guests. Your dinner party with wine pairings will begin with an appetizer/cocktail hour, a gourmet dinner, followed by an exquisite dessert to make this special occasion an unforgettable evening. Date as arranged by Father Vidal.
Donated by Joanne Curley
Value $1,250
Donated by Joanne Curley
Value $1,250
Dinner with Dr. Miravalle
Enjoy dinner with Dr. Mark Miravalle and six guests in the beautiful home of Ann-Marie and David Altomare. Your steak dinner will be prepared by Chris Buccheri and David Altomare, multiple award winners of the Sunshine Steak Cook Off. Date as mutually convenient for Ann-Marie Altomare and Dr. Miravalle.
Donated by Ann-Marie and David Altomare and Chris Buccheri
Value: $1,250
Donated by Ann-Marie and David Altomare and Chris Buccheri
Value: $1,250
Two Hour Live Performance
Imagine your very own personalized concert for you, your friends, or your organization. The winner will arrange a mutually convenient time to work with Amos and Pam to devise a personal playlist for your event, at a venue of your choice. This is a unique opportunity to have Ave Maria’s own Amos and Pam perform.
Donated by Amos and Pam Melo
Value $400
Donated by Amos and Pam Melo
Value $400
Three Course Gourmet Meal with a Priest of Your Choice
Your hosts, Heinz, Halle and Diggy are eager to serve you. Enjoy a relaxed meal and time of fellowship in the Traegner home in beautiful Bellera. Picturesque garden views and a home-cooked meal in a Christ-centered home.
Aptly named “A Taste of Home,” the meal selected will honor an Ave Maria priest of your choice: a special meal commemorating his hometown or culture, followed by dessert, coffee and a time of sweet fellowship.
Donated by Halle and Heinz Traegner
Value $800
Aptly named “A Taste of Home,” the meal selected will honor an Ave Maria priest of your choice: a special meal commemorating his hometown or culture, followed by dessert, coffee and a time of sweet fellowship.
Donated by Halle and Heinz Traegner
Value $800
Airboats Ride for Four
Sit back and hang on for a thrilling adventure on one of Florida’s most unique vessels. Glide through the glades exploring areas of the lake only accessible by airboat. Our knowledgeable guides will fill you in on the history of the area as well as it’s inhabitants. Expires July 2022
Donated by Airboats & Alligators
Value $178
Donated by Airboats & Alligators
Value $178
Rural Retreat at Tom Monaghan's Tar Paper Shack
Three Nights and Four Days at the Tar Paper Shack, a unique getaway in Ann Arbor, Michigan designed by Tom Monaghan and his grandson in 1994. This rustic retreat cabin is ideal for a long weekend getaway, personal retreat or family gathering.
The Shack sleeps 5 – 6 comfortably with one main bedroom and four bunk beds.
Donated by Tom Monaghan
Value PRICELESS
The Shack sleeps 5 – 6 comfortably with one main bedroom and four bunk beds.
Donated by Tom Monaghan
Value PRICELESS
Party at the Oil Well Craft Beer
Donated by Oil Well Craft Beer
Value $700
Value $700
A Budding Fashionista
Donated by The Secret Ingredient
Value $500
Value $500
Round of Golf for Four at the Vineyards Country Club
Donated by Tom Metzger, PGA Pro
Value $300
Value $300
Golf Anyone?
Golf Foursome on Newly Renovated Course at Panther Run.
Donated by Panther Run Golf Club
Value $250
Donated by Panther Run Golf Club
Value $250
Golf at the National
Enjoy Golf for Four at the National Golf and Country Club (valid 5/1/22 through 10/31/22) Includes Golf Towel.
Donated by The National Golf and Country Club and Anonymous
Value $260
Donated by The National Golf and Country Club and Anonymous
Value $260
Golf Lessons at Panther Run
1 Hour Short Game
1 Hour Long Game
or Any Combination or Two Hours of Lessons
Donated by Herb Smith, PGA Pro Panther Run
Value $160
1 Hour Long Game
or Any Combination or Two Hours of Lessons
Donated by Herb Smith, PGA Pro Panther Run
Value $160
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