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Visit this page in March to check out the customized baskets and packages available at this year's Monarch Boutique (Silent Auction)!

 

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Monarch Gala 2018
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Double Tree by Hilton, Mundelein
Monarch Boutique (Silent Auction)
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Craft Brew and You!
Don't worry, we have two chances for you to win fantastic local beer packages! This one includes contributions from Zumbier in Waukegan, Halfday Brewing in Lincolnshire, Mickey Finn's in Libertyville, Sidelot in Wauconda, Tighthead in Mundelein and assorted offerings from Jewel. You will find 3 bombers of beer from Zumbier, as well as 2 logo glasses, and a $40 gift card to go back for more.  From Halfday and Micky Finn's you will find a $25 gift card to each to check out their large brewpubs, a growler, logo glassware and a gift card from Tighthead--and so much more! Check out the package for additional items not listed here! 
2
Break Glass in Case of Emergency
This ever popular item hand-built by our very own Larry Waco is back with a fine bottle of  Glenlivet 12 year single malt whisky (that's a $40 bottle of liquor) in a clever display perfect for anyone's bar or office area! Note: you do not actually need to break the glass to open. Another note: this will get you through a lot of emergencies!
3
Case of Wine
Don't wait too long to put in your bid for this always popular item! This year we have an amazing variety collated in these 12 great wines that will tempt any palate, plenty of reds, whites and even a rose. There is something for everyone here. Plus, it comes in a pretty cool box that is great for decor or function!
4
Dine Downtown Libertyville
This stellar package offers deluxe dining and drink options in Downtown Libertyville! It includes a $100 gift card to Tavern/Firkin, $50 to Shakou, and $25 to 545 North. Make it one FABULOUS night on the town... or stretch it to several. 
5
Craft Beer and You, Too!
Field tested by our volunteers--a hard job but someone has to do it--this Local Craft Beer Package has a mix of beer, gift cards, tours and merchandise from many local breweries. From Only Child: a 4-pack of Time Out stout; a howler; a $25 Gift Card; a logo glass. From Penrose, a free Tour that includes a beer and souvenir pint glass. From Global Brew, a $25 Gift Card to the Tap Room. From Light the Lamp, a T-shirt, a pint glass and a sticker. And from Scorched Earth a 6-pack; a bomber, a hat; a Growler with fill up, 2 logo glasses and loads of stickers! Finally, an assortment of local craft brews donated by Beer Bazaar in Hainseville. There is too much to list here, so check the package itself for details!
6
Medium Roast Starbucks Super Pack
Loaded with 4 pounds of Starbucks Whole Beans (no worries, you can walk into any Starbucks and ask them to custom grind it for you) this basket will fulfill your coffee needs for months! Plus a ceramic travel, an insulated stainless steel travel mug,  two insulated cold drink travel cups, and one ceramic mug and some delicious treats to get you through your day. If that's not enough, you have $20 in gift cards to go back for more. Your coffee options are covered with this package!
7
Amazing Local Coffee Roaster Exploration
Are you a discerning coffee drinker? This year this package is extra spectacular.  We've sourced three new local roasters for an amazing at-home tasting. Includes 4 packages from Reprise Roasters in Winnetka, 3 packages from Five and Hoek in Wheaton, 5 packages from Hansa Roasters in Libertyville and 1 package each from Conscious Cup Roasters in Crystal Lake and Kindred Coffee Roasters of West Chicago, plus a $10 gift card to Conscious Cup so you can check out some more options in their great cafe.  Finally, there are two sturdy, stylish Hansa coffee mugs. These are whole beans recently roasted for maximum freshness! 
8
Be a Mother's Day Hero
Brunch? Check! High-end chocolates and sweets? Check! Flowers? Check! A delightful candle? Of course! We have got you covered for Mother's Day.  This package includes $50 in gift cards to Wildberry to take that lovely lady in your life to brunch, high-end bean to bar dark chocolate from Ethereal Confections and Raaka, a handful of caramels and bite-size chocolates, hand-made toffee, a bottle of bubbly, a fabulous, fragrant little candle and a $25 gift card to pick up some flowers--or heck, more chocolate or wine-- from Jewel. 
9
Taste of Latin America
Put together by the Mano a Mano staff, this basket shares a variety of flavors and cultures with you! In this basket are represented coffee, rum and artisan home goods from Guatemala, Chocolates from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, Dominican coffee and spices, an espresso coffee maker, Mexican pottery, and a $50 gift card to Casa Bonita in Libertyville!
10
Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Challenge
You be the judge of the best Chicago-Style Deep Dish experience with this package.  Enjoy and compare pizza from Lou Malnati's ($50), and Pizzeria Uno ($15), and Gino's East ($30) or Giordanos ($25) all at once or one at a time!

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