Holiday Bazaar 2025

Silent Auction Baskets

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar

October 18, 2025, 9am - 2pm

Basket #1: Night Out
Need a night out? Start at Ranazul Kitchen and Wine Bar with this $50 gift card (expires 12/31/2025). Afterwards, head home to open this bottle of Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley and dark chocolates by candlelight (2 wine glasses, chocolates and candles all provided…it’s your night out, after all!). Value: $110 Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #2: Barbeque
BBQ for dinner out or cooking at home? The choice is yours with this basket! If eating out, use your 2 gift cards to Kloby’s Smokehouse and Whiskey bar ($25 each). If you prefer to cook at home, experiment with the included rub and your choice of 3 sauces to create your new favorite BBQ masterpiece. Will it be Raspberry Chipotle, Bacon Whiskey or Memphis style tonight? Ask the ceramic pig for his recommendation! The Maryland flag potholder will help you if the heat in the kitchen (or at the grill) becomes too much. Value: $100 Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #3: Shades of Fall
As autumn leaves fall, thoughts turn to the colors and flavors that warm the heart. Enjoy Pumpkin Spice coffee with pumpkin shortbread served on a pumpkin decorated plate. Use a lovely pair of pumpkin scented soaps in decorative pump dispensers. Corn chowder (mix included) will warm you to your toes. A jar of Hardy Springs Honey, Honey Crisp applesauce, fall themed candle and tea towels plus a $25 gift card to Shannon’s Saloon, round out this lovely basket. Value: $115+ Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #4 : My Christmas List
This basket is full of fun for your family (or friends). A checklist of activities will keep you inspired. An advent calendar jigsaw puzzle has new pieces each day. Play Holiday Music Bingo using miniature marshmallows that can also be put in your hot cocoa (2 holiday mugs included). This basket includes a cookbook, songbook, a scratch off poster of 100 holiday movies (how many can you watch?), a Maryland Santa ornament, Santa and Mrs. Claus spreader knives, scented bath fizz and more. Value: $170 Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #5: Ooh La La - Around the World
You will feel like you’ve traveled the globe while unpacking this basket! Pick up 4 bakery items from La Madeleine French Bakery in Columbia (coupons expire 12/31/2025) and choose one of the 4 mugs from around the globe to sip French lemonade (or maybe Chilean Chardonnay?). Three beautiful Maison d’Hermine cotton tea towels and three French graphic printed shopping bags have that European flair (as do the lemon European cookies). Lavendar drawer liners, and more Value: $170 Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #6: Americana
This Americana themed basket will be a hit with anyone who loves red, white and blue. A string of beads and stars and a small garden flag can be used to decorate any space. Tea towels, an oven mitt, and potholder are stylish additions to any cooking area, inside or out. A themed ceramic pie plate is both decorative and useful. The lighted white metal star and star ice cube tray can do double duty during the Christmas holiday season. The “rope style” basket is useful anytime, anywhere! Value: $105+ Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #7 Maryland, My Maryland
When you think of Maryland, what comes to mind? Blue crabs (on a beautiful watercolor-image towel and on an exquisite wine bottle stopper), Old Bay Seasoning, Old Bay seasoned pretzels, iconic Fisher’s Popcorn and delicious Otterbein’s Cookies. Enjoy the Old Line State’s flag on a Christmas ornament and potholder. Other products from the state include a candle, soap, and a bottle of Boordy Vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon. Celebrate Maryland Pride with this basket! Value: $115 Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #8: Mexican Fiesta
You’ll shout olé when you dig into this basket! First, you have a $25 gift card to LaPalapa Too. At home, set the table with these cheerful placemats. Open the chips and give people a choice of Hatch Valley or strawberry salsa, add the Jose Cuero Gold tequila to the margarita mix (pour into the two included glasses) and get the fiesta started! For those who don’t have a “taste for tequila,” a bottle of Joel Gott rosé should hit the spot. Value: $140 Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #9: Italian Starry Night
This basket works for more than just one night. Enjoy a meal at Stella Notte with the $50 gift card. On another night, dig deep for your “inner Italian” and make the magic happen at home with Alta Valle Scrivia pasta, Pomodor marinara, pepperoni and salami. A delicious oil and seasoning set can be added to your own contributions (bread…on your new handmade cutting board?) and finish up with the Belli Biscotti (or is that for coffee the next morning?). The bottle of Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo will complement any decision you make! All of this in a beautiful wooden box. Value: $170 Minimum Starting Bid: $45 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket 11: Cozy Date Nite
While the contents of this basket can be used in any order and in various situations, one scenario could go like this: Start with an evening at Anthony’s New York Pizza (or pick up a take out order) with a $25 gift card. Return home to open the bottle of Italian Red wine blend and pour two glasses (included) and enjoy the delicious chocolates. Light the lovely taper candles and curl up under the soft beige blanket for cozy warmth. Next? Music, a favorite movie…you take it from here. Value: $125 Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5 .
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Basket #12: Drink Local - Manor Hill
Keep your cool with this Manor Hill zipper-close cool bag. Your new ball cap and t-shirt (size M) will add to your “cool factor.” Two branded beer glasses (one tulip-shaped and one can-shaped) will help you taste your two barrel aged beers (Blonde Farmhouse Ale and Apricot Jubilee Saison). Use the 3 koozies to keep brews cold. Go to the Manor Hill Farm (Ellicott City) and use the 2 $5 off coupons to taste the beer offerings on tap there. Close to home…Drink Local! Value: $150 Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5 .
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Basket #13: Drink Local - Brookville Beer Farm
No basket, but use this $100 gift card to enjoy your choice of treats at Brookeville Beer Farm in the town of the same name. Brookville has a large range of beer styles and the same can be said for their choices of fresh, homemade pizza! Check out their website for live music on the weekends and other special events. Great venue and dog friendly. This gift card can be used for food or libations. Just have fun! Close to home…Drink Local! Value: $100 Minimum Starting Bid: $45 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #14: Drink Local - Crooked Crab
Crooked Crab has an ever-changing and wide range of liquid refreshments. This basket features a sample “mixed-6 pack” put together especially for our event! Your new koozie will keep your beer cold or pour each can into your Crooked Crab pint glass to sip. After this “preview,” grab your keys (on your new keychain with bottle opener) and head to Odenton to use your $30 gift card. Finally, the included stickers are just some of the many pieces of artwork you will see at the brewery and on their beer cans. Close to home…Drink Local! Value: $70 Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #15: Pamper Yourself
Looks Salon donated this generous square canvas “basket” full of quality products from Amika. There is almost anything a person could want! Hairspray, shampoo, dry shampoo, and conditioner, along with hand wash, a shower cap, water bottle, and Amika branded tote. Top this off with a mirrored tray and coffee cup from Looks Salon. Great gift for yourself or someone you want to pamper. Value: $135 Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5 .
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Basket #16: Breakfast Delights
This farmhouse tin tray is full of delights for breakfast and so many choices! Will it be pumpkin pancakes or waffles? Cranberry Orange marmalade or Four Berry jam or maybe local Hardy Springs honey or cherry butter? Tea or coffee? Both can be sipped and enjoyed in the gardening-themed, bone china mugs. On the run? Enjoy the $25 gift card for Decadent Coffee Bar. Value: $120 Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #17: Emmert's Seafood
This large gray rope-style basket is quite a “catch”! The fun only starts with the $100 gift card to Emmert’s Seafood on Ten Oaks Road in Dayton. Read the online reviews of this place and you’ll be heading there before this auction ends (that’s no “fish tale”). But hold on, there’s more in the basket…a branded pull over hoodie and zip-up hoodie (sizes L and XL), hat, and a bottle of Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. If this doesn’t “lure you” to Emmert’s then you’ll be talking for years about “the one that got away.” Value: $225 Minimum Starting Bid: $40 Incremental Bid: $5
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Basket #18: "Got Wine"
No one at your house will “whine” when you pull out these offerings! There is something for everyone. Lindeman’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Also, Dark Horse and Natura Chardonnays (comparison tastings?). And finally, Casillero del Diablo’s Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. 7 bottles = a party (or at least a few good friends over for one or more evenings). 4 stemless wine glasses included (so that you can share) in a beautiful wire basket. Value: $100+ Minimum Starting Bid: $35 Incremental Bid: $5
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Outing (Item #20): Sight & Sound
Get these 2 tickets to Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA, for an experience you will never forget. Every show truly brings the Bible to life. These tickets can be used for any available seat at any performance, but be sure to book early. Shows sell out very quickly! “Noah” (showing now) is mostly sold out but “Joshua” begins in March 2026. Tickets are good through Oct 17, 2026. Value: Up to $200 Minimum Starting Bid: $40 Incremental Bid: $5
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Outing (Item #23): Fairway Hills Golf
This second gift card will get 4 of you “swinging for the hills” at Fairway Hills Golf Club in Columbia. Whoever said “golf is a good walk spoiled” hasn’t played here. Woodlands, water, and (according to the website) the best hot dogs in Howard County! What more can you ask for? For the carts to be included? Yes, yes they are! Mon-Thu, any time; Sat-Sun after 1:00. Gift card expires 10/18/2026. Value: Up to $272 Minimum Starting Bid: $100 Incremental Bid: $5
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Sports (Item #24): 2001-2002 Team Autographed Football
2001 was the first year for Ralph Friedgen, a U of Md alum, to be head coach of the Terps and it was the first year the team had an ACC title since 1985. In January 2002, the team participated in a Bowl Championship Series at the Orange Bowl. They lost to the ‘Gators, but what a year! This ball is signed by over 25 players of that team, and Ralph himself. Players identified: #1 Bruce Perry, #88 Matt Murphy, #67 Melvin Fowler Jr., #74 CJ Brooks, #77 Russell Bonham, #27 Tony Jackson, #82 Jeff Dugan, #38 Gerrick McPhearson, #56 Jesse Klutz, #83 Derrick Fenner, #18 Maurice Shanks, #22 Rich Parson, #48 Ryan Swift, #35 Marlon Maye-Moore, #44 Ben Fiddler, #53 Reggie Lewis, #21 Guilian Gary, plus more not identified. Value: How do you put a price on this? Minimum Starting Bid: $40 Incremental Bid: $5
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Quick Peek - Index of Our Baskets

Note: University of Maryland Sports Memorabilia

(with extreme gratitude to Charles and Judy Iager for these generous donations)

These four sports memorabilia items were owned by Dr. J. Lee Majeskie, an internationally renowned cattle judge and Professor Emeritus and Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland. Dr. Majeskie was an “enthusiastic Terrapin Club member” (per his 2008 obituary) who traveled to many sporting events including the 2002 Orange Bowl (along with Charles Iager) and the 2002 NCAA Championship in Atlanta.

Note: all gift cards featured in these baskets have been kindly and generously donated by the businesses themselves. Please consider patronizing these businesses and thanking them for their support. .

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Plan to Attend

 All our friends and neighbors and the community are invited to attend for free. We have a full slate of vendors. Many of your favorite vendors are returning this year and we have some exciting newcomers.

We look forward to seeing you in the fall!


Vendor Information

DATE:  October 18, 2025
TIME:  9am – 2 pm
LOCATION:  Parish Hall
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

SCOPE
The Vendor is permitted to sell certain goods at the Event. NO DIRECT SALES or BUY SELL products. The Organizer (St. Paul’s) reserves the right to determine what vendors are appropriate for this event. The church will provide an 8’x 2.5’ table including 3.5’ behind the table. Chairs are available for each vendor. Limited electrical service will be available for an additional $5 fee. Vendors must provide their own power strip or commercial cords. Only one table/booth per vendor will be available.

GOODS
The Vendor should be engaged in selling their handmade goods. NO DIRECT SALES or BUY SELL products. Items for sale must be completed craft projects, no commercial items and no kit items or consigned goods.

SET UP AND TAKEDOWN
Date for Setup and Takedown: October 18, 2025
Time for Setup: 7am -8:45am
Vendors will not be permitted to set up prior to October 18 at 7am.
Time for Takedown: 2pm – 3:30pm
Any items/products remaining after 3:30pm will be discarded by the Organizer
(St. Paul’s).


PAYMENT
To be permitted to sell goods at the Event, the Vendor shall submit the Vendor Agreement, required photos along with the fixed fee of $40 (forty US dollars) by May 15, 2025. Maryland Tax Number must be provided on the application. Rejected applications will be returned with full refund.