Mulberry Gala - “Mardi Gras at 220”
Friday, February 28, 2014
Station 220, Bloomington
Evening Schedule of Events
6:30
Check-in opens/ticket sales
Silent Auction opens
Music by The Strolling Dixie Band
Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails
7:30
Welcome
Gift Card Game opens
Music by The Prairieland Dixie Band (large ensemble)
8:45
Mini King Cake winner announced
Heads & Tails Raffle
Weighing of the beads
Thank you
9:30
Silent auction closes
9:45
Check-out opens
10:00
Evening closes
Evening Activities
Photo Booth
Document your evening in the free photo booth! It will be open all night and includes a commemorative photo
collage printout. Don’t forget to wear your masks!
Tarot Card Readings
Find out what your cards hold! The Tarot card reader will be giving free readings all night.
Beads
No party is complete without some Mardi Gras bling! Add to your bead collection. Three sizes offered at $1, $2,
and $5. Collect as many as you can! There will be a "Weighing of the Beads" during the second band break of
the evening. The person with the most beads by weight wins a Keurig Coffee Maker.
Masks
Join in the fun and purchase a Mardi Gras mask! We have four different styles available at $2, $5 and $10.
Mini King Cakes
We have taken the classic Mardi Gras tradition and put a “mini” spin on it! The Minis will be for sale for $5 with
a chance to win a Kindle Fire. Per tradition, a baby will be hidden inside one of the Minis. Get the baby? You
win! The winner will be announced during the second band break of the evening.
Gift Card Game
You can't lose with this game! At $5 to play, you get to choose a mystery gift card valued from $5-$25. Hurry
up, this game goes fast!
Heads & Tails Raffle
Join in the fun of this popular rendition of a 50/50 raffle! During the second band break, you will have an
opportunity to buy into the game for $10. The Master of Ceremonies will flip a coin and you choose heads or
tails. The game will continue until we have a winner!
Silent Auction Baskets & Values
1. Merlot and a Masterpiece – Two $38 painting gift certificates and five original paintings from local artists
by Merlot and a Masterpiece. Bottle of Chardonnay and $10 gift certificate to A. Renee. $150
2. Hello Baby – Gold package, Buddy with heartbeat, and chew necklace by Little Wonders Ultrasound. $20 gift
certificate for handmade, personalized jewelry to Ann Nicole + Co. Small wet bag, coconut stick, and stain
remover by PinStripes and PolkaDots. $235
3. Ready for Your Close Up? – Portrait session by Portrait Innovations. Ten haircuts by Great Clips. $230
4. All Dolled Up – Haircut & style, gel manicure, and airbrush tan by girl Friday. $25 gift certificate to The Pod.
$119
5. Mom’s Morning Out – Clarisonic pedicure service by Fox & Hounds. Lunch for two at Kelly’s Bakery.
Embroidered terry velour robe by Camille’s of Canton. $154
6. Captured Moments – One child or family photo session including digital images by Becky Hoschek
[photography + design]. $499
7. Family BBQ Fun – Feast for two, two bottles BBQ sauce, and one bottle rib rub by Famous Dave’s.
BBQ/grilling utensils, BBQ cookbook, and croquet set by Mulberry Pre-K Sue’s class. Embroidered Mulberry
travel blanket by Camille’s of Canton. $166
8. Namaste – Ten class yoga pass to Camille Marie Yoga. Yoga mat donated by the Strode family. Mat bag,
hand-stamped yoga towel, and natural ingredient mat cleaner by Twinkletoes Homemade. $200
9. Personal Training – Personal training pkg. by Gold’s Gym. $528
10. Ultimate ISU Football Experience – Four pre-game passes, four general admission tickets, and personal
sidelines escort donated by Boomer Grigsby. $200
11. Da Bears – Two Chicago Bears tickets donated by John & Mary Laws. Limited edition photo & laser
autographs of Charles Tillman, Julius Peppers, Matt Forte, Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall, Lance Briggs, and Devin
Hester by the Chicago Bears. $230
12. Third Sunday Market VIP Experience – VIP Saturday tour for two, two passes to May market, and signed
book by RC Raycraft. $65
13. Take Me Out to the Ball Game - Two reg. season tickets by the St. Louis Cardinals. One night free stay at
Ramada Plaza Hotel. $246
14. Good Eats – Bread for a year by Panera Bread. Six 10 oz. bags of Green Mountain Fair Trade Organic House
Blend Coffee. $95
15. Date Night – One overnight stay in luxurious executive suite at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Airport. Gift
basket including wine, gift certificate, and food items by Baxter’s Grille. $315
16. Refresh Your House – Room painting up to 250 sq. ft. by World Painting Company. Gift certificate for three
hours of cleaning including organic supplies by The Organic Cleaning Machine. Large jar candle by Yankee
Candles. $507
17. How Does Your Garden Grow – Children’s gardening set and bag of seeds by Growing Grounds. $10 gift
card to Casey’s Garden Shop & Florist. $30
18. Happy Birthday to You
19. Family Fun – One pizza at Monical’s Pizza. One hour of bowling for six people at Pheasant Lanes. Cranium
board game donated by the Smucker Family. Four movie passes to Wehrenberg Galaxy 14 Cinemas. $116
20. Adventures – Two class vouchers (one adult in Rock Gym 101 or parent & child in a family class) including
two week membership at Upper Limits Climbing Gym. Two zipline tours at Grafton Zipline. $218
21. Where the Wild Things Are – One time family pass (two adults + four children) to Miller Park Zoo. $20 gift
card to Carl’s Ice Cream. $48
22. Game Time – One Bloomington Flex Basketball season pass. $99
23. Splash! – Four one-time passes for Anderson/Fairview Aquatic Centers by Normal Parks & Recreation.
Embroidered beach towel by Camille’s of Canton. Four wks. of Happy Splashes swim lessons. $127
24. Grant Park – Family pass to Museum of Science & Industry. Four general admission tickets to Shedd
Aquarium. $104
25. Million Dollar Quartet – Two tickets to Apollo Theatre. $150
26. Shaken, Not Stirred – Designer cocktail set (four martini glasses & matching shaker), Beefeater gin, and
Grey Goose vodka. $75
27. Let’s See Chicago – Four passes for downtown Chicago walking tour by Chicago Architecture Foundation.
Four general admission tickets to The Field Museum. $128
28. CrossFit Experience – Intro & three elements classes, one thermal shirt, and one short sleeve shirt by The
Body Compound. $150
29. Book Worm – Books and supplies by Scholastic. $100
30. Local Brew – Vertex IPA long sleeve shirt, glassware, Vertex IPA sticker, growler, and $10 comp certificate
by Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works. $50
31. Slumber Party – One hour gift certificate & balloon animals by Funbelievable. $50 off an overnight stay at
Eastland Suites. $100 gift certificate to Sugar Mama’s Bakery donated by the Fritzen family. $225
32. Pamper Me – Roomy & stylish “Emmaline Bag” by Mom-Made. $30 nails & beauty gift certificate to Cindy’s
Polished Image. $25 gift certificate to A Glass of Harmony. $107
33. His & Hers Weekend – Four general admission passes to St. Louis Botanical Garden. Ten-person private
VIP brewery tour and tasting at original downtown brewery by Schlafly Brewery, St. Louis. $132
34. Uptown Family Fun – Four admission passes to Children’s Discovery Museum, Normal. Two $10 gift cards
to DP Dough. $20 in Moose Money to Emack & Bolio’s. $64
35. Cup of Joe – Six month coffee subscription to online store (tax + shipping not included) by Coffee Hound.
Puns game book and cast puzzle by Barnes & Noble. $157
36. Garlic Press – Gift basket including 10” non-stick Swiss Diamond fry pan, cookbook & stand, kitchen towel,
and wooden spoon. $150
37. BBQ – Grill pan, BBQ/grilling utensils, sauces, and rubs by CEFCU. Two $25 gift cards to The Fresh Market.
$100
38. Thinking Ahead – Consultation and preparation of advance directives (power of attorney) by Leighton
Legal Group, LLC. $320
39. A Cultured Evening – Bottle of Simi Reserve Wine: Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; 2004 donated by
Joel & Melanie Morefield. Two adult tickets to any 2014 concert performance at ISO or ISCO by Illinois
Symphony Orchestra. Overnight stay at Hampton Inn. $300
40. Cooking With the Kids – Betty Crocker kids cookbook, Betty Crocker 11-piece decorating kit, cookie cutter
set, large muffin tin, heart-shaped mini cake pan, famous fudge mix, girl’s apron & matching doll apron,
sprinkles, kitchen timer, measuring cups & spoons, muffin cup liners, kids pizza cutter, cookie dough scoop,
and five miscellaneous small kitchen utensils by Mulberry Pre-K Lorissa’s class. $135
41. Down on the Farm - $25 gift card, coffee, BBQ sauce, honey mustard, and honey by Bob Evans. $45
42. Hockey & Wings – Four Bloomington Thunder tickets donated by David Hunt. $150 wing party certificate
to Mugsy’s. $230
43. Bringing Home Baby (Boy) – Slouch bag, bib, burp cloth, pacifier clip set, and vest/tie onesie by
Twinkletoes Homemade. $58
44. Bringing Home Baby (Girl) - Slouch bag, bib, burp cloth, pacifier clip set, and Peter Pan collar/ruffle tush
onesie by Twinkletoes Homemade. $58
45. American Girl – “Rebecca” doll and book by American Girl. $110
46. Let’s Get Creative – Art classes at Infinite HeArt Studios (one month adult + one month student), Make it
Mine! friendship bracelets, Disney color your own decorations, mosaic art butterfly, sun catcher kit, Crayola
presto dots, glue sticks, metallic colored pencils, Crayola colored pencils, two puppet making kits, two doodling
pads, Crayola crayons, Pony beads, and bucket of beads (6000 ct. + bucket) by Mulberry Multi-Age class. $310
47. Rainy Day Play – Race around the clock, Cranium doodle tales, lace & play ram, lab mice, create-a-puppet
lion, Hot Spot, fox puppet, and Red Riding Hood puppet by Gingerbread House. $128
48. Sunny Day Play – Soccer trainer, Unplugged Play book, horse shoes, and Smackaball set by Gingerbread
House. $62
49. Ladies Treat – Vera Bradley “Two Way Tote” by Uptown Gifts & Accessories. Lunch for two at Kelly’s Bakery.
$89
50. Fashion – Coach purse donated by Sara Kelley. Two pairs of hypoallergenic, handmade earrings using
vintage beads from Jewelry by Erin Jensen. $213
51. Hello Kitty – Two Hello Kitty lunch boxes, two Jelly Belly tins, Mega Bloks figurine, and desk set & tin by
Barnes & Noble. $50
52. Boot Camp – One month of boot camp (3 days per week) at My Lean Body Boot Camp. $25 gift certificate
to MC Sports. $160
53. Batter Up! – Four box seat ticket vouchers for the 2014 regular season by the Cornbelters. $50 gift card to
Casey’s General Store. Autographed photo of infielder Darwin Barney (#15) by the Chicago Cubs. Ballpark
snacks donated by the Wood family. $150
54. Tee Time – Two 18-hole passes with cart at Ironwood Golf Course by Normal Parks & Recreation. $60 gift
certificate to OtterBox. $140
55. Orlando Family Resort Package – Seven night stay at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando
donated by Justin Hillman (timeshare). $2,000
56. New Orleans Jazz & Dining – Three night stay at Renaissance Pere Marquette in New Orleans, daily
breakfast for two, VIP admission for two including skip-the-line status to the Preservation Hall of Jazz, six
course dinner with wine pairings for two at the Commander’s Palace Restaurant, round-trip coach class airfare
for two, and Winspire booking & concierge service by Charity Fundraising. $5,224
57. Dinner Out - $50 gift card to Medici. 4-5 hours of babysitting donated by Molly Wojciechowski (Mulberry
TA). $100
58. Tyler Lotz Designware - Four handmade slipcast ceramic bowls made and donated by local artist &
professor Tyler Lotz. $180
59. Family Game Night – Uno Attack, Sneaky Snacky Squirrel, Spot It Jr., Nedbanz, story cubes, Sequence,
Morphology, Apples to Apples, and Yahtzee Classic by Mulberry Pre-K Colette’s class. Memory Challenge board
game by Barnes & Noble. $187
60. Tailgate Essentials – Pulley party cooler, embroidered travel blanket, and two Mulberry travel chairs by
Camille’s of Canton. $20 gift certificate to Avanti’s. $219
61. One For Me, One For You - $50 gift card to Sherman’s. $75 gift certificate to Jack Lewis Jewelers. $125
62. Victory Academy Party – Birthday party for ten guests. $130
63. Let’s Get Physical, Physical – Fitness basket by Jazzercise. $110
64. Paint My Bump – Pregnant belly painting and photography by Paint My Bump. $150
65. Six Flags Getaway – Two one-day tickets (valid 4/5-9/28) to Six Flags St. Louis. One night free stay at
Ramada Plaza Hotel. $280
66. Lego Mania – Lego animal set, Duplo food set, carrying case, sticker book, LED key chain, erasers, mini
figures, and airplane set by Mulberry Kindergarten class. $140
67. Fly Me Away – $100 Southwest Airlines gift card donated by Ericka Wills. $100
68. Garden Décor – Patio stone, garden flag, and bird feeder by Wild Birds Unlimited. $50
69. Zoo Lady Table – Corner table with delightful toucans perfect for patio, party room, or child’s bedroom by
The Zoo Lady. $50
70. Naturally Yours – Assorted organic grocery items. $30
71. Molly Maids – Gift card to Molly Maids. $100
72. Dark Side of the Moon – Signed (by all band members) Pink Floyd album “Dark Side of the Moon” by
Charity Fundraising.
73. Spider-Man – Autographed original lithograph by Charity Fundraising.
74. Gymnastics Birthday Party – Birthday party for ten children at Gymnastics Etc. $125
75. Local Landscape – Original painting by local artist Mike McNeil. $300
76. Your Reflection My Style – Photography session and 20x30 gallery wrap canvas by Your Reflection My
Style Photography. $1,100
77. Jammies With Jess & Jessica – Overnight lock-in on 4/17-4/18 for K-8 year olds including food &
activities. Flat $100 fee per child.