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"PUTTIN ON THE RITZ" -- Camp Winnebago to Celebrate it's 40th Anniversary in Style!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR CAMP WINNEBAGO 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Camp
Winnebago is celebrating 40 years of serving individuals with developmental disabilities and they’re doing it in style. On Saturday, October 4, 2008 Camp Winnebago will be hosting “PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ” – a fun-filled, entertaining, formal evening featuring horse drawn carriage rides, a gourmet meal, fine wines, regional celebrities, a comedian team, a silent and live auction, door prizes, special desserts, a dessert auction, entertainment, music, dancing and much more! The nationally known comedy team “Tina & Lena” will perform their famous Norwegian comedy routine. The event will be catered by Good Times Catering. The event will also include a Camp Winnebago slide show, a brief history of Camp Winnebago, and long range plans on how Camp Winnebago will continue to serve individuals with developmental disabilities. The night will start at 5:30 pm with a special social hour and carriage rides and end with music and dancing until midnight. The event will be held in the Camp Winnebago Dining Hall. It will be a memorable evening for all who attend. Formal or semi-formal attire is suggested.
The purpose of this event is to showcase Camp Winnebago’s wonderful programs and activities, honor those individuals who have served the camp over the years, promote the future of the camp, and raise needed funds to help improve facilities and serve more campers.
Tickets for the Camp Winnebago 40th Anniversary Celebration “PUTIN’ ON THE RITZ” are on sale now. Tickets are $55 for a single individual or $99 for a couple. Individuals, businesses and organizations can also sponsor a table of eight for $700. Table sponsorship includes priority seating, recognition at the table and in the program, special recognition in the camp’s annual newsletter, two bottles of wine, and media recognition. Tickets and seating are limited. All proceeds benefit Camp Winnebago.
To purchase tickets send a self addressed, stamped envelope along with payment to Camp Winnebago, 19708 Camp Winnebago Road, Caledonia, MN 55921. Please indicate the number of tickets (single/couple/sponsorship) needed. For more information regarding the “PUTIN’ ON THE RITZ” event contact Camp Winnebago at 507-724-2351.
CAMP
WINNEBAGO EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY & ANTIQUE AUCTION!
Saturday, September 13, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Sharp!
On Saturday, September 13, 2008
Camp
Winnebago will be hosting a live auction in their lower campground area. The auction will feature farm and hobby farm machinery, new & used lawn equipment, quality furniture, rustic and other antiques, household items, commercial kitchen equipment, children toys, vehicles, and much more. Over 200 items will be featured. Donations of auctions items in good condition will be accepted up to sale date. Donations are tax deductible. To donate auction items, contact Denny Reed at
Camp
Winnebago , 507-724-2351, ext. 104.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CAMP WINNEBAGO!
Auction Items
Farm Related: 50 free miles from Mike Tweeten Trucking; 50 free miles from Whilhelm Trucking; Oliver 415 Sickle mower; 16 Ft. feed bunk (NEW); 1/2 Hog (DRESSED & PACKAGED), 2 wagon running gears, 3 point72” finishing mower.
Farm/Garden/Garage: Johnsered weed eater (NEW); 16 hp Snapper riding lawn mower; Zero -turn mower, 22 hp, 52 in deck; Dog kennel 6x12 (LIKE NEW); 10” Craftman table saw; 1/2 hp garage door opener (NEW); Ladies golf clubs and caddy; McCullach chain saw; David Bradley walk behind cultivator; 1300PSI power washer; 2000PSI Preditor power washer; Olympic chainsaw; Snapper self propelled mower; McCullach string trimmer, used weed trimmers; several 5-gallon containers of driveway sealer (NEW).
Furniture and Antiques: Solid oak quilt rack; old philco radio; small dining table & chairs (LIKE NEW); Dining table with 4 chairs & 2 leafs; Solid Maple Rocker; Antique Boston rocker; swivel living room arm chair; vintage dresser with attached mirror; glider chair with cushions; 53 x 90 area rug; antique table with leafs and glass coasters; Eastlake style pump organ & stool (EXCELLENT); 2 metal bed frames; other bed frames; antique movie camera; large wicker picinic basket with utensils; 1940's vintage dining table and buffet; numerous antique wood chairs; antique school desks and chalk board; brass floor lamp; all leather rocker/recliner; vintage kitchen utility table & matching chairs; 1950'4 maple rocker; office desk floor mat; glass vases, vintage children's play table with chairs; vintage children's stools; 3-piece mirror set; vintage drop leaf table; marble glider rocker; Four very nice framed pictures; two ceiling fans.
Sporting Goods/Recreation: two wildlife prints; NEW children's John Deere Bicycle with training wheels; 3 wheel bicycle; numerous other bicycles; bike trailer with lights; 3.5 hp Mercury outboard motor (LIKE NEW); Trolling motor (LIKE NEW); 10 foot Crestliner Jon Boat with oars; 17ft Alumicraft canoe with paddles; Seven shot 22 caliber rifle; Springfield 410 pump shotgun 3"; fishing equipment; boating eguipment; exercise trampoline.
Vehicles: 1988 One Ton Ford Van V8 with 66,000 miles; 2000 Ford Explorer (engine needs work).
Miscellaneous: Coffee maker (NEW); other coffee makers; Beverage Coolers (NEW); 12 peice cutlery set with steel & sissors (NEW); leather case business book; Igloo 12 quart cooler (NEW); Thermo brand coffee thermos (NEW); Ertl John Deere 6430 toy tractor (NEW); Kids lawn care set (NEW); Holiday decorations; dishes & kitchen equipment; Kids Battery Powered John Deere Gator (NEW); Ertl John Deere tractor & plow; Ertl John Deere tractor and anhydrous tank; sweatshirts (NEW); One pound package of fudge: Ten John Deere hats: Ertl John Deere lawn mower and sccessories; Ertl John Deere Gator (NEW) children's antique toys; two fleece jackets (NEW); two winter jackets (NEW); Toy pedal tractor (NEW); Mr. Coffee Ice Tea maker (NEW); Theater style popcorn maker (NEW); 14-piece wood spice rack (NEW); Televisions & VCR's; numerous art and craft items/decorations.
*Many additional items will be at the Auction
*Donation Of Items Accepted Up Until Auction Date!
*Food Wagon On Site Day Of Auction!
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