2026 Trivia Night
Auction
Fill out the form at the bottom of the page to bid on any of these items!
Bids will be received until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28.
Winners will be determined at Trivia Night on February 28, 2026.
Need not be present to win.
Four-Day Stay at a Michigan Lake Home
courtesy of Allyson Metcalf and Brian Tennison
This home in southwest Michigan is 100 miles away from La Grange, in the Orchard on the Lake community, 15 minutes from Three Oaks and Sawyer. OTL is a beautiful, year-round community. The working orchard is scattered around a 130-acre property with a pristinely clean, spring-fed lake at its center, surrounded by a nature trail and woods. During summer and early fall, the pool overlooking the lake is a central attraction. There are paddle boards and kayaks available for lake use, and autumn brings a stunning color display. The area is very popular for cycling; and sledding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing in winter.
The house has 3 bedrooms, sleeping a total of 8, and 2 baths. The primary bedroom has a king size bed and en suite bath with shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed and extremely comfortable, convertible queen-sized futon sofa, and the third bedroom is furnished with a queen bed. The centerpiece of the home is a 47' kitchen/living/dining room with a Viking range and all cooking amenities; the dining table seats 10. The screen porch runs the length of the house and leads onto a deck of the same size overlooking the wooded area and lake.
Excellent nearby dining and drinking options include Greenbush Brewery and Susan’s in Sawyer, Journeyman Distillery, the Featherbone Restaurant and Froelichs in Three Oaks, and River St. Joe’s in Buchanan.
Value: Priceless
OPENING BID: $700
Jigsaw Puzzle Collection
A collection of 14 puzzles, pictured above, half of them never opened. There are nine 1,000-piece puzzles, two 500-piece puzzles and three 300-piece puzzles.
Collection Value: about $250
OPENING BID: $100
OrangeTheory Fitness One Month Elite Membership & VIP Kit
A one-month membership (8 classes at times of your choosing) at Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) La Grange (6 N. Ashland Ave.). VIP Kit includes OTF bag, exclusive OTF heart rate monitor, workout towel and water bottle.
Orangetheory is a dynamic blend of strength and cardio training scientifically designed to give you the most efficient and energizing one-hour total body workout. All elements of the class work together to supercharge your metabolism so you’re burning calories and body fat while also building lean muscle.
Value: about $250
OPENING BID: $100
Collection of Agatha Christie Books and Mystery Games
She loved a mystery.
Dani Krogh’s favorite literary genre was mystery, and her favorite mystery author was Agatha Christie. From 1983 to 2000, Bantam Books published a series of 81 of Christie’s murder mysteries in a commemorative set. The books are leatherette hardcover boards with gold-lettered titles on the spine and a uniform silhouette of Christie and the series title on the front cover.
The color of the boards is called “Sussex Blue”, which is a very dark navy that often looks black in certain lighting. The decorative endpapers for each volume were designed by Peggy Skycraft with book design by Barbara N. Cohen. Available for auction are 52 of these volumes from Dani’s personal collection. That’s one great mysterious murder mystery each week for a full year!
Additionally, the collection up for bid includes 14 mystery games. Dani subscribed to the publisher’s offerings, but unfortunately her cancer diagnosis meant she lost energy and concentration and was unable to enjoy them all. Mostly unopened, these group games for adults provide players with the opportunity to sleuth in historic times and romantic locations. They are the perfect entertainment for a dinner party, family reunion or a Sunday morning brunch gathering for you and a few couples skipping church. [Editor’s note: Those were the pastor’s words.]
Retail estimate on the Christie Collection (from book reseller websites): $575
Retail estimate on the games: $250
Total value: $825
OPENING BID: $250
Saris Bones Car Trunk Bicycle Rack Carrier
The Saris Bones rack has been a cornerstone of bike racks for decades, boasting a style, design, convenience, and durability that's been tested and trusted. Weighs just 11 lbs. Made in USA, 100% recyclable materials.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: Designed to fit most vehicles, including those with spoilers. Rubberized feet protect your car's finish while coated straps safeguard your bike. Supports up to 2 bikes, each up to 35 lbs. Ratcheting anti-sway straps ensure a secure and stable hold for each bike.
STRONGEST FRAME: Features the strongest frame on the market with injection-molded arms and legs, providing unparalleled strength and rust-free durability.
SLEEK ARC-BASED DESIGN: Arc-based design separates bikes on different levels to prevent contact. Includes spring buckle straps with vinyl-coated hooks for secure attachment.
EASY INSTALLATION: Quick and easy to install with ratchet straps and spring-buckle straps. No overhead lifting required, making it convenient for all users.
Value: $200
OPENING BID: $100
Tour of Midway Control Tower
Lance Kallemeyn will provide a tour for up to 5 people of the control tower at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
Value: Priceless
OPENING BID: $250
Home Repair/Improvement Projects
Lance Kallemeyn and Dan Rusk will come over and work on your house or detail your car (inside and out). They can landscape, pressure wash, clean windows/screens/gutters, caulk, paint, organize the garage, mulch, plant, repair...
HALF DAY: $250
FULL DAY: $450
Dinner and a Movie
This package includes a $75 gift card for Posto 31 in La Grange Park and four movie passes that can be used at the La Grange Theatre or any other Classic Cinemas Theatre.
Value: $115
OPENING BID: $75
4 Tickets to March 6 Blackhawks Game
Four tickets to see the Chicago Blackhawks play the Vancouver Canucks at the United Center on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. Seats are located in Section 318, Row 2, at center ice.
Photo below shows view from the seats.
Parking pass is included in Lot C just north of the stadium.
Value: about $450
OPENING BID: $200
Week of Artapalooza Art Camp
Artapalooza is a fine arts camp held at FPCLG for third graders through high schoolers. The camp offers one-day and weekly classes throughout the year. The 2026 Summer Sessions will be held Monday-Friday, June 22-26, July 20-24 and July 27-31. Winner may choose which week/days to register their participant. Two camp awards are being auctioned.
Value: $230 per week of camp
OPENING BID for each: $50
Family Photo Shoot
Bill Ackerman will come to your home (or local location of your choice, weather depending) to do a family photo session. You take the lead and suggest areas in your home, preferably where you spend family time, as well as photo compositions, and Bill will work to implement your ideas. Optional headshots may be taken as well.
Time frame is about an hour of shooting time, processing time TBD. Finished photos can be shared on a CD or cloud website or both.
OPENING BID: $100
Math Tutoring
Retired high school math teacher Dan Rusk will provide three 45-minute tutoring sessions in any level math from Kindergarten to Calculus.
Value: $225
OPENING BID: $75
Cubs Tickets
Tickets for two separate Chicago Cubs games are available, on dates to be determined in conjunction with the donor. Each game package contains four tickets in the lower deck/field level of Wrigley Field behind the Cubs dugout: Section 9, Row 8, Seats 1-4. Numerous dates will be provided to select from.
Photo below shows view from the seats.
