The Auction in Review

Our Silent Auction at Trivia Night was very successful, thanks to many generous and unique donations. Virtually every item was sold, often for more than its value thanks to our terrific guests. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support and love.

We'll keep this listing up for a bit for braggin' rights. Plus, you can still go to one.bidpal.net/johnnyshouse to see the results.

Featured Items

#1 Cardinals Game for 16 in Luxury Suite

A private suite and Cardinals tickets for 16! Deluxe package includes your favorite ballpark food, beer & soda, and a parking pass close to the stadium. 2023 season. Call your friends and gather your bid! -- Mutually agreeable date to be determined with the bank. Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction.

Donated By: BMO Harris Bank, St. Louis, bmoharris.com

Value $3,500     Starting Bid $700

#2 Chiefs vs. Rams Package for 2, Nov 27

Chiefs versus the Rams at Arrowhead Stadium! Two tickets for Sunday, November 27, Section 319, Seats 16-17. Includes a parking pass, wine backpack (2 bottles included), and two restaurant gift certificates - First Watch $40 and Jack's Stack BBQ $50 - so make it a Chiefs day! Kickoff at 3:25 -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Mad Science of Greater Kansas City, kansascity.madscience.org

Value $600     Starting Bid $125

#3 Three-Night Stay in the Artsy Appalachians

Three nights in a Victorian mansion on a private wooded hilltop in the city. Loaded with modern amenities plus a Finnish wood-fired sauna. Overlooking MASS MoCA, restaurants, and galleries of North Adams, MA. Includes 2 tickets each to MASS MoCA and Clark Art Institute. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: "See MoCA from your mansion+Sauna!" Airbnb, North Adams MA 
airbnb.com/h/chasehill2, airbnb.com/h/chasehillestate, airbnb.com/h/2chasehill

Value $560     Starting Bid $125

#4 Two-Night Stay at Lake of the Ozarks

Two nights at "Lake of the Ozarks Getaway" Airbnb in Sunrise Beach, on the water with loads of amenities. Plus $75 in gift cards at Sunrise Cantina, voted "Best Mexican Restaurant at Lake of the Ozarks". And 2 bottles of wine from award-winning Dale Hollow Winery: sweet Catawba and dry Knockout Red. -- Must be 21 or older. Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction.

Donated By: "Lake of the Ozarks Getaway" Airbnb, Sunrise Beach MO airbnb.com/rooms/14808490; Sunrise Cantina, Sunrise Beach MO sunrisecantina.net; Dale Hollow Winery; Stover MO dalehollowwinery.com

Value $250     Starting Bid $50

#5 Half of a Side of Beef - Griller Pack

Calling all grillers! 90 lb of all natural grass-fed Dexter beef: tasty, lean, & high in healthy Omega-3s. Includes 20 lb of steaks (ribeye, t-bone, sirloin), 65 lb burger in 1lb packs, plus a couple roasts for the slowcooker. About 6.5 - 7 cu ft of freezer space. -- Delivered to Saint Louis, Kansas City, or points between. Or you can pick it up at the farm in Stover, MO.

Donated By: Better Built Cows, Stover MO, betterbuiltcows@gmail.com; Mark's Meat Processing, Versailles MO

Value $600      Starting Bid $300

#6 Half a Side of Beef - Chef's Pack

Gourmet alert! 90 lb of all natural grass-fed Dexter beef: tasty, lean, & high in healthy Omega-3s. Includes 4 lb boneless rib roast, 5 lb of steaks (filet, t-bone), 9 lb hard-to-find cuts (tri-tip, flat iron, flank, skirt), 31 lb low n' slow roasts, 40 lb burger (1lb packs), ox tail. About 7 cu ft.

Donated By: Better Built Cows, Stover MO, betterbuiltcows@gmail.com; Mark's Meat Processing, Versailles MO

Value $600     Starting Bid $300

#7 Polar Express Deluxe Excursion Package for 4

4 VIP Tickets: Board at Union Station St. Louis. Riders enjoy premium lower level lounge seats, commemorative mug; digital photo; visit from Santa; and Polar Express gift shop credit. Package includes a Polar Express Wooden Train Set, Book, and a Reindeer Bell from Santa's Sleigh in a fun totebag. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Lodging Hospitality Management Corporation; Joe and Christy Mooney

Value $430     Starting Bid $100

#8 Men's Grooming with Beard Box

Gift Certificate: Haircut w/beard shaping, includes steam towel, straight razor line-up, and face massage at JOHANNA'S BARBER SHOP, Lake St. Louis, MO. Box includes Reuzel products: Tea Tree 3-In-1 body wash; beard serum; beard foam; beard wash; beard balm - wood and spice; and beard comb -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Johanna 's Barber Shop Lake St. Louis, MO https://johanna-barber-shop.square.site/

Value $150     Starting Bid $30

#9 Handmade Quilt

Beautiful contemporary block-design quilt; white and grey with black and bright accent pieces. Quilting pattern brings out all of this quilt's loveliness! Randomly placed colored triangles add whimsy to the back! Dimensions: 53.5" X 67.5" -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Designed and Pieced by Angela Sheffner. Quilting by Dottie Vaughn

Starting Bid $200

#10 Art Quilt

This beautiful quilt was inspired by the undulating lines and subtle textures of wood and water. Serene blues and browns of the hand-dyed Shibori cotton cloth make it a lovely accent to any room. Can be used on a bed, sofa or displayed on the wall - pocket in back for hanging. 50” x 60". Dry clean -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Quilting by Dottie Vaughn. Fabric Hand-Dyed by Cathy Silvey. Designed and Pieced by Carolyn Kallenborn and Mary Lou Smythe.

Starting Bid $600

#11 Foxy Baby Quilt

Beautiful handmade baby quilt with a Fox Nursery Theme in cheerful oranges and blues. The quilting appears particularly beautiful on the back of this quilt: 37" x 45" -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Created by Gail Smythe

Starting Bid $100

Experiences

#1 Cardinals Game for 16 in Luxury Suite

A private suite and Cardinals tickets for 16! Deluxe package includes your favorite ballpark food, beer & soda, and a parking pass close to the stadium. 2023 season. Call your friends and gather your bid! -- Mutually agreeable date to be determined with the bank. Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction.

Donated By: BMO Harris Bank, St. Louis MO, bmoharris.com

Value $3,500     Starting Bid $700

#2 Chiefs vs. Rams Package for 2, Nov 27

Chiefs versus the Rams at Arrowhead Stadium! Two tickets for Sunday, November 27, Section 319, Seats 16-17. Includes a parking pass, wine backpack (2 bottles included), and two restaurant gift certificates - First Watch $40 and Jack's Stack BBQ $50 - so make it a Chiefs day! Kickoff at 3:25 -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Mad Science of Greater Kansas City, kansascity.madscience.org

Value $600     Starting Bid $125

#3 Three-Night Stay in the Artsy Appalachians

Three nights in a Victorian mansion on a private wooded hilltop in the city. Loaded with modern amenities plus a Finnish wood-fired sauna. Overlooking MASS MoCA, restaurants, and galleries of North Adams, MA. Includes 2 tickets each to MASS MoCA and Clark Art Institute. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Airbnb "See MoCA from your mansion+Sauna!", North Adams MA - airbnb.com/h/chasehill2, airbnb.com/h/chasehillestate, airbnb.com/h/2chasehill

Value $560     Starting Bid $125

#4 Two-Night Stay at Lake of the Ozarks

Two nights at "Lake of the Ozarks Getaway" Airbnb in Sunrise Beach, on the water with loads of amenities. Plus $75 in gift cards at Sunrise Cantina, voted "Best Mexican Restaurant at Lake of the Ozarks". And 2 bottles of wine from award-winning Dale Hollow Winery: sweet Catawba and dry Knockout Red. -- Must be 21 or older. Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction.

Donated By: Airbnb "Lake of the Ozarks Getaway", Sunrise Beach MO airbnb.com/rooms/14808490; Sunrise Cantina, Sunrise Beach MO sunrisecantina.net; Dale Hollow Winery; Stover MO dalehollowwinery.com

Value $250     Starting Bid $50

#102 Pere Marquette Lodge ONE NIGHT STAY

Enjoy this beautiful rustic lodge, with its 50ft vaulted ceilings and massive stone fireplace. Enjoy the life-size chess set, terraces overlooking the Illinois River, indoor pool/sauna/hot-tub, restaurant and nearby wineries. Hiking, biking and beautiful drives through the park await you! -- 1 Night Stay -- Sunday through Thursday. Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction.

Donated By: Pere Marquette Lodge, pmlodge.net

Value $100     Starting Bid $20

#103 - $50 Top Golf & $50 Chicken Salad Chick Gift Cards

Have fun in Chesterfield, MO! ANYone can enjoy Top Golf, a sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game! And follow it up with lunch or dinner at the unique Chicken Salad Chick "where Southern Hospitality Meets Fresh Recipes." topgolf.com and chickensaladchick.com -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Top Golf, topgolf.com, and Chicken Salad Chick, chickensaladchick.com

Value $100     Starting Bid $20

Groom and Spa

#8 Men's Grooming with Beard Box

Gift Certificate: Haircut w/beard shaping, includes steam towel, straight razor line-up, and face massage at JOHANNA'S BARBER SHOP, Lake St. Louis, MO. Box includes Reuzel products: Tea Tree 3-In-1 body wash; beard serum; beard foam; beard wash; beard balm - wood and spice; and beard comb -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Johanna 's Barber Shop Lake St. Louis, MO https://johanna-barber-shop.square.site/

Value $150     Starting Bid $30

#202 BOOM! Beauty Tray

High-end BOOM! beauty products in a mirrored cosmetic tray. Enjoy Boomsilk Moisturizer, Boom Nectar Face & Eye Serum, Boomstick Trio (Glo, Color, and Glimmer), 2 "bye bye bedhead" satin pillowcases with travel pouch, and 2 Boom makeup bags. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: BOOM! by Cindy Joseph boombycindyjoseph.com

Value $200     Starting Bid $50

#203 Men's Grooming with Hair/Beard Box

Gift Certificate: Haircut w/beard shaping, includes steam towel, straight razor line-up, and face massage at JOHANNA'S BARBER SHOP, Lake St. Louis, MO. Box includes Reuzel products: Shampoo, Pomade - medium hold, Pomade - strong hold, beard foam, beard balm - wood and spice -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Johanna 's Barber Shop Lake St. Louis, MO https://johanna-barber-shop.square.site/

Value $140     Starting Bid $40

#204 - $192 Waterway Car Wash

A Spa for your Car! 9 locations in greater Saint Louis, 4 in Kansas City. Six full-service Wheel Deal car washes at Waterway Car Wash! -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Waterway Car Wash, waterway.com

Value $192     Starting Bid $40

#205 - $100 Ginger Bay Spa & $20 Grapevine Wine Gift Cards

Treat yourself or your sweetie to a pampering at Ginger Bay Salon & Spa in Kirkwood or Town and Country. Follow up with a Friday night wine-tasting for 2 at Grapevine Wine and Spirits in Brentwood. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe & Grapevine Wine and Spirits grapevinewineandspirits.com

Value $120     Starting Bid $40

Kids & Kids At Heart

#7 Polar Express Deluxe Excursion Package for 4

4 VIP Tickets: Board at Union Station St. Louis. Riders enjoy premium lower level lounge seats, commemorative mug; digital photo; visit from Santa; and Polar Express gift shop credit. Package includes a Polar Express Wooden Train Set, Book, and a Reindeer Bell from Santa's Sleigh in a fun totebag. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Lodging Hospitality Management Corporation; Joe and Christy Mooney

Value $430     Starting Bid $100

#301 Brookside Toy and Science

Box of STEM games includes Quercetti Pallino Coding, Thames & Kosmos Amazing Tightrope-Walking Gyrobot, Thames & Kosmos Genetics & DNA Lab, California Creations Sudoku Cube, Speks "3d Glasses" 2.5 mm Magnetic Balls, and Fat Brain Toys Ivan's Hinge. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Brookside Toy and Science brooksidetoyandscience.com

Value $180     Starting Bid $36

#302 Mad Science Toys Gift Basket

Includes Plastic Beakers & Flask & Cup, Junior Mad Science Lab Coat, Activity Bag, Big Book of Science Experiments PLUS $125 Gift Certificate for Mad Science Events -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Mad Science of St Louis stlouis.madscience.com

Value $275     Starting Bid $55

#303 Fat Brain Toys Puzzle and Gift Certificate

NumberZoo wooden number puzzle, PLUS a $20 gift certificate for Fat Brain Toys. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Fat Brain Toys, fatbraintoys.com

Value $45     Starting Bid $9

#304 Bright Starts Giggling Gourmet

Bright Starts Giggling Gourmet 4-in-1 Shop 'n Cook Walker -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Constructive Playthings, constructiveplaythings.com

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#305 Robotic Arm Edge Kit

OWI Robotic Arm Edge Kit for the budding engineer. Ages 13+ -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Mad Science of Greater Kansas City kansascity.madscience.org

Value $40     Starting Bid $8

#306 Disney Princess Case and Travel

Pamper a princess you know with a Disney Princess Mini Makeup Travel Case with mirror and adjustable dividers. Includes a $100 Travel Voucher good towards a 2023 Destination Vacation. See voucher for details. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction.

Donated By: Regina Driskill, facebook.com/WishUponAStarWithRegina

Value $175     Starting Bid $35

#307 Minnie Mouse Relaxation Basket and Travel

Minnie Mouse Relaxation basket with Minnie makeup bag, cooling eye gel masks, nail decal kit, bath bombs and Minnie spa headband and reusable Minnie Mouse shopping bag. Includes a $100 Travel Voucher good towards a 2023 Disney Vacation. See voucher for details. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction.

Donated By: Regina Driskill, facebook.com/WishUponAStarWithRegina

Value $150     Starting Bid $30

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

#401 Liquor Basket

Gift basket with Evan Williams Kentucky Bourbon, Ezra Brooks Rye, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Broker's Gin, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Dolin Red Vermouth, Australian Aromatic Bitters, bleu cheese stuffed olives and tipsy cherries. -- Must be 21 years of age. Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction.

Donated By: Parker's Table at Oakland and Yale parkerstable.com

Value $200     Starting Bid $40

#402 Oaxaca Mezcal Sampler

Artisan mezcal from Oaxaca Mexico: Rdo. de Oaxaca Ensemble Mezcal 750 ML, and Pensamiento Pechuga Mezcal 250 ML. Also includes hand-made clay mezcal cups, small clay piggy bowl with chile/worm salt to use with your mezcal, hand-woven Oaxaca cloth, and a hand-made basket. -- Must be 21 or older. Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Carolyn Kallenborn

Value $130     Starting Bid $50

#403 (+4 more) - $50 Mission Taco Joint

MTJ’s first opened in Delmar Loop in 2013, serving West Coast style tacos and pouring beers from STL’s favorite craft breweries. Word quickly spread about its quality food and genuine hospitality! Soulard, Delmar Loop, Kirkwood, Central West End, St Charles, East Crossroads (KC), South Plaza (KC) -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Mission Taco Joint, missiontacojoint.com

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#404 - $100 Prasino Restaurant Gift Card

Prasino Restaurant offers elevated cuisine and pleasant and intimate atmosphere in the heart of the Streets of St. Charles. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Prasino Restaurant, prasinostcharles.com

Value $100     Starting Bid $20

#405 - $50 Edgewild Restaurant

Enjoy the lovely atmosphere and delicious food and wine of Edgewild Restaurant - voted #10 "Best Winery Restaurant" In America by Reader's Choice in 2016! "We are proudly locally owned and operated in Chesterfield, MO" -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Edgewild Restaurant, edgewildwinery.com

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#406 - $75 Cyrano's Cafe Gift Card

Longtime, charming local establishment. Delicious food. Delectable desserts! Cyrano's Cafe, Webster Groves

Cyrano's Cafe, cyranos.com

Value $75     Starting Bid $15

#407 - $50 Fratelli's Ristorante Gift Card

Like those family owned Italian restaurants? You will LOVE Fratelli's in St Charles! -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Fratelli's Ristorante, fratellisristorante.com

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#408 Fine Wine Trio Plus

Canvas wine tote complete with wine and accessories. Includes Contrappasso Rosso di Toscano 2020 (Italy), Le Vieux Chateau Guibeau Red Bordeaux 2019 (France), Profondita Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (California), 4 Stemless Wineglasses, Haley's Corker, and Wine Cellar Corkscrew. -- Must be 21 or older. Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction.

Donated By: The Wine Cellar Outlet Sappington Plaza thewinecellargroup.com

Value $100     Starting Bid $20

#409 Hola! Party Basket

Canvas Basket includes Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila, Margarita Mixer and cups, 6-pack of Corona, black Hola! T-shirt, PLUS a $30 Gift Card for Hola! Mexican Food in Eureka, MO. -- Must be 21 years of age. Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction.

Donated By: Hola! Mexican Food

Value $70     Starting Bid $14

#410 - $50 Three Kings Public House Gift Card

Three Kings Public House - 4 locations (Loop; South County; DesPeres; Lambert) -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Three Kings Public House, threekingspub.com

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#413 - $40 P'Sghetti's Gift Card

Delicious dinner made easy at P'Sghetti's Pasta and Sandwiches! Enjoy this CARRY-OUT FAMILY DINNER! St. Louis and Valley Park -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: P'Sghetti's Pasta and Sandwiches, psghettis.com

Value $40     Starting Bid $8

#414 Raising Cane's Basket

Enjoy a $50 gift card with this fun insulated bag of Raising Cane's t-shirts, hats and things! -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, raisingcanes.com

Value $90     Starting Bid $18

#415, #416 - $50 CITI Flexible Gift Card

$50 CITI Gift Card good at these popular and renowned establishments - Panera's, Macy's, Cheesecake Factory, Ulta Beauty, Dave & Busters, or Regal Cinema! -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#419 - $25 Flexible Restaurant Gift Card

One Card. All the favorites. Good at Longhorn Steakhouse, Seasons 52 Fresh Grill & Wine Bar, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Olive Garden, Yard House, Bahama Breeze -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction.

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $25     Starting Bid $5

#420 Aguila Tequila Basket

Tequila!! A beautiful bottle of Aguila ReposadoTequila (Veteran Owned Business) comes with margarita mix, limes, salt and a t-shirt. Tequila helps!  -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction. Must be 21 or older.

Donated By: Cary Williams

Value $90      Starting Bid $18

#421 Playful Pup Basket

Desgner doggie treats, squeeky toy, treat puzzle to keep your dog's entertainment. Comes with a $25 gift certificate to Treats Unleashed. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction 

Donated By: Friends and Family of Johnny Smythe

Value $65      Starting Bid $13

Kitchen & Grill

#5 Half of a Side of Beef - Griller Pack

Calling all grillers! 90 lb of all natural grass-fed Dexter beef: tasty, lean, & high in healthy Omega-3s. Includes 20 lb of steaks (ribeye, t-bone, sirloin), 65 lb burger in 1lb packs, plus a couple roasts for the slowcooker. About 6.5 - 7 cu ft of freezer space. -- Delivered to Saint Louis, Kansas City, or points between. Or you can pick it up at the farm in Stover, MO.

Donated By: Better Built Cows, Stover MO, betterbuiltcows@gmail.com; Mark's Meat Processing, Versailles MO

Value $600      Starting Bid $300

#6 Half a Side of Beef - Chef's Pack

Gourmet alert! 90 lb of all natural grass-fed Dexter beef: tasty, lean, & high in healthy Omega-3s. Includes 4 lb boneless rib roast, 5 lb of steaks (filet, t-bone), 9 lb hard-to-find cuts (tri-tip, flat iron, flank, skirt), 31 lb low n' slow roasts, 40 lb burger (1lb packs), ox tail. About 7 cu ft.

Donated By: Better Built Cows, Stover MO, betterbuiltcows@gmail.com; Mark's Meat Processing, Versailles MO

Value $600     Starting Bid $300

#501 Oaxaca Market Basket

Basket and goodies straight from the markets of Oaxaca. Includes colorful hand-woven plastic tote, hand-painted bowl and spoons, chocolate, mugs and whisk for hot chocolate, assortment of dried chiles, fresh vanilla beans, terra cotta comal (tortilla warmer) with wicker mat, and hand-woven cloth. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $70     Starting Bid $14

#502 BBQ Crate with Mop

Includes Millie's Sweet & Spicey Sauce, Applewood Smoke Dry Rub, Seasoning and Chile Fixin's, BBQ Mop & Bucket -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Eureka Ace Hardware acehardware.com & Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $40     Starting Bid $8 

#503 King Arthur Baker

King Arthur Baker Basket including $25 Gift Card, All American Brownie Mix, a 9X9 Brownie Pan, Vietnamese Cinnamon, and the King Arthur's Baker's Companion Cook Book, a large canvas tote. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: King Arthur Baking Company kingarthurbaking.com

Value $125     Starting Bid $25

#504 King Arthur Baker's Flour Basket

Assortment of King Arthur Flour favorites in a handsome wicker market basket. Includes Whole Grain Super 10 Blend, Organic Rye Flour, Artisan Blend Flour, Pastry Flour, and Irish Style Flour. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $60     Starting Bid $12

#505 Christmas Baking Basket

Penzey's cinnamon, cocoa, vanilla, and almond extract. Copper cookie cutters. Red spatulas. Holiday towels/mitts. Cookie ball spoon. "Believe In Your Elf" Apron. Mini-loaf baking sleeves. Cookie plate. Holiday jar of Gramma Franke's shortbread cookies with the recipe! -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $75     Starting Bid $15

#506 Tea Basket

Enjoy our favorite assortment of organic loose black teas from both the Tea Spot and from the London Tea Merchant; insulated brewing tumbler; yellow teapot; stainless steel tea filter; blue tea keeping tin; teal and green Tea Spot truckers cap -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: The Tea Spot theteaspot.com & Barb Thibodeau and Theresa Smythe

Value $150     Starting Bid $30

#507 CHERRIES! CHERRIES! Basket

Vintage cherry-picking basket, decorated and filled with delightful cherry-themed kitchen items. Includes a handled cute serving dish, measuring spoon set with egg separator, Mary Lake Thompson flour-sack towel, Swedish dishcloths, sunhat, scone mix, and a jar of fancy Amerena Fabbri Wild Cherries. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $75     Starting Bid $15

#508 Chips, Dips & Quips Set

Five-piece serving set with large bowl for chips, three bowls for dip, a spoon, and a touch of wordplay. Plus a $25 gift card for Bella Chic Home & Gift Boutique in Creve Coeur. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Bella Chic Home & Gift Boutique bellachichomeandgift.com

Value $90     Starting Bid $18

#509 Charcuterie Board

In the spirit of welcoming our veterans to their new homes, this Welcome to Our Home wood charcuterie board/wall hanging is carved with a beautiful message about home. And when full, it'll truly make your guests feel welcome. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#510 BBQ Crate with Tongs

Includes Millie's Sweet & Spicey Sauce, Steakhouse Blend Dry Rub, Sweet and Spicey Dry Rub, Safety Matches, BBQ Tongs and Brush -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Eureka Ace Hardware acehardware.com & Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $30     Starting Bid $6

#511 Pappy's BBQ Gift Basket

Enjoy this wonderful local favorite BBQ! Pappy's Basket contains 3 rubs, Jane's Sweet BBQ sauce, and a $25 gift certificate -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Pappy's Smokehouse pappyssmokehouse.com

Value $55     Starting Bid $11

#512 - $25 Karen Ann's Cake & Candy Supply Gift Card

Love to create your own candy and cakes? Get special supplies at Karen Ann's Cake & Candy Supply -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Karen Ann's Cake & Candy Supply, karenanns.com

Value $25     Starting Bid $5

#514 Missouri Honey Basket

Enjoy some local honey from Eureka, Missouri. Pretty basket with two kinds of honey, 4 jars in all, two fancy serving dishes with lids, and a decorative beeswax candle. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Barb Wilson

Value $40     Starting Bid $8

#515 Stoneware Pitcher and Jar Set

Stoneware jar and pitcher set from Salmon Falls Stoneware, Dover New Hampshire, 2005. Beige with blue design. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#516 Penzey's Gift Basket

Two colorful Penzey's mugs, Black & Red Hot & Peppery Sprinkle, and a $50 Penzey's gift card in a neat square basket. "Choose Love" -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Penzey's Spices penzeys.com; Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $70     Starting Bid $14

#517 Charcuterie Board

Hardwood Charcuterie board handmade by Dan LeMire in Whitehall, Michigan. In a flannel-lined basket with cutting board oil, apple applique towel, and Blue Diamond non-stick, non-slip serrated knife. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Custom Cribbage Boards by Dan LeMire, dlemire@yahoo.com

Value $65     Starting Bid $13

Home Decor

#601 Show Me Missouri

Show me a big market basket of Missouri! Includes Missouri themed cutting board, bluebird mug, candy dish, dinner and cocktail napkins, flour sack towels, Swedish-style washcloths, Missouri wildflower seeds, "Home St. Louis" wallhanging, and Saint Louis paperweight. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $100     Starting Bid $20

#602 Home Sweet Home

Home, Sweet, Home (3) decorative pillows in a designer basket. Also includes 4 black and white checked placemats, remote-control flameless candle set with batteries, and decorative front door "Blessed" wall-hanging. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $70     Starting Bid $14

#603 Tall Green and Beige Vase

18" ceramic vase, green and beige, with floral arrangement by Mary Lou. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $35     Starting Bid $7

#604 Tall, Elegant Cream Vase

19" contemporary Japanese vase, cream with black geometric lines, with Christmas arrangement by Mary Lou. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#605 Lenox Vase

White porcelain vase with embossed rose and gold rim (6.5 inches tall) -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $30      Starting Bid $6

#606 2 Japanese Figurines

Pair of porcelain Fitz and Floyd figurines, Geisha and Samurai. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $100     Starting Bid $20

#607 Petite Sugar and Cream Set

English bone china, creamer and sugar bowl. Purple Thistle pattern -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $30     Starting Bid $6

#608 Gold-rimmed Lenox Candy Dish

Lenox porcelain candy dish, basket-shaped with handle, 24 carat gold rim. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $20     Starting Bid $4

#609 Williamsburg Holiday Wreath

Enjoy this gorgeous hand-made wreath, designed and crafted by the donor in the Williamsburg style with fruits and stems and greenery. Will look beautiful on your door or wall all winter long. Absolutely stunning. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Virginia Gasaway

Value $125     Starting Bid $40

#610 Holiday Memory Maker

Christmas Sleigh basket contains a $50 Missouri Botanical Garden gift card, holiday cookie cookbook with cookie cutters and spatula, garden gloves and vegatable seeds, wooden snowman ornament kit, lighted felt ball garland, Santa socks -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Barb Wilson

Value $100     Starting Bid $20

#611 - $50 Kerry Cottage Gift Card

The Kerry Cottage in Kirkwood for all of your Irish blessings! -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: The Kerry Cottage, thekerrycottage.square.site

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#612 Pottery Vase with Glass Ornament

Geometric brown stoneware vase with a pale green glass ornament -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $20     Starting Bid $4

#613 Fleece Lined Hoodie

Venture out of your home this winter in this warm, water-repellent Wrangler hoodie in deep charcoal grey with black fleece lining. Size is Men's Small. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $30     Starting Bid $6

#614 Missouri Native Saplings

Beautiful native Missouri trees and shrubs add color to your yard and support a healthy ecosystem. Three saplings: Shellbark Hickory, American Persimmon, Aromatic Sumac -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Hartke Nursery, hartkenursery.com

Value $45     Starting Bid $10

#615 Cardinals: The Last Run

Wall art commemorating the retirement of Cardinals greats Wainwright, Molina, Pujols. Hand made by Robyn Schmit at Daisy Laser Designs -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Building Trades, btmed.org

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#616 St. Louis Skyline

St. Louis skyline silhouetted against woodcut of the state of Missouri creates unique perspective of our beautiful city. Hand made by Robyn Schmit at Daisy Laser Designs -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Building Trades, btmed.org

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#617 Wrought Iron Set

Light up your holidays with pair of decorative lanterns and goodie tray filled with holiday cheer! -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Anne Gliedt

Value $125     Starting Bid $25

Works of Art

#9 Handmade Quilt

Beautiful contemporary block-design quilt; white and grey with black and bright accent pieces. Quilting pattern brings out all of this quilt's loveliness! Randomly placed colored triangles add whimsy to the back! Dimensions: 53.5" X 67.5" -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Designed and Pieced by Angela Sheffner. Quilting by Dottie Vaughn

Starting Bid $200

#10 Art Quilt

This beautiful quilt was inspired by the undulating lines and subtle textures of wood and water. Serene blues and browns of the hand-dyed Shibori cotton cloth make it a lovely accent to any room. Can be used on a bed, sofa or displayed on the wall - pocket in back for hanging. 50” x 60". Dry clean -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Quilting by Dottie Vaughn. Fabric Hand-Dyed by Cathy Silvey. Designed and Pieced by Carolyn Kallenborn and Mary Lou Smythe.

Starting Bid $600

#11 Foxy Baby Quilt

Beautiful handmade baby quilt with a Fox Nursery Theme in cheerful oranges and blues. The quilting appears particularly beautiful on the back of this quilt: 37" x 45" -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Created by Gail Smythe

Starting Bid $100

#702 Hand-Carved Stars & Stripes

Hand-carved and stained wood rendition of Stars & Stripes. Signed by the artist. Dimensions 37"x20" -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Cindy McKnight, Happy Ever After Crafting, clmcknigh1@att.net

Value $125     Starting Bid $25

#703 Painting - El Greco Reproduction

Gold-framed oil painting on canvas. Fine art reproduction of the famous El Greco work, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Eileen Franke

Value $75     Starting Bid $15

#704 Chinese Bamboo Scroll

Modern bamboo scroll with engraved Chinese writing about the "Su" family originating ancient Wenxian, China. The founder, Su Fensheng, is pictured in the center, accompanied by a "duilian" or short Chinese poem. On either side, the clan's history & fame is written in verse in classical Chinese. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Billie Heumann

Value $100     Starting Bid $20

#705 Chinese Figurine Pair

Chinese figurines of a man and a woman, carved and painted wood in an oriental rustic style. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Billie Heumann

Value $25     Next Bid $7

#706 Day of the Dead Collection

From Oaxaca, where folks throw a big party for their departed loved ones each year. Includes Mr. & Mrs. Skeleton in tuxedo and evening gown, skull pinata, colorful papel picado, miniature offerings, candles, and even a Simpsons Day of the Dead T-Shirt. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#707 Adirondack Mini-Planter

Cute and fun mini-planter with two succulent potted plants on a hand-painted mini-Adirondack bench. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Ellen Thibodeau

Value $40     Starting Bid $8

#708 "Home" Upcycled Side Table

Hand painted navy blue table with gold accents by Barb Thibodeau and beautiful calligraphy by Kathy Orf -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Barb Thibodeau

Value $125     Starting Bid $25

#709 Gold Shabby Chic Stool

Hand painted vintage crescent-shaped stool -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Theresa Smythe

Value $50 Starting Bid $10

#710 Custom Fishing Rod

Custom fishing rod made to order by Gene Gallagher, Gallagher Angling Co. of Eureka MO. Plus a plastic tackle box and a bunch of soft baits. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Custom Created by Gene Gallagher

Value $260     Starting Bid $52 

#711, #712 The Art of Rube Goldberg

Hardcover book tells the story of Rube Goldberg's career as the most celebrated cartoonist of his time, in pictures and text. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Mad Science of Greater Kansas City kansascity.madscience.org

Value $65     Starting Bid $13

#713, #714 Donald E. Waldemer's Poetry Book Collection

Donald E. Waldemer was a local poet and proud veteran. His poetry and writings are reflective and insightful. In his honor and memory, his family has donated this collection of Donald's 8 books of poetry to support his fellow veterans. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family of Donald Waldemer

Value $50     Starting Bid $10

#715 Colorful Impressionist Painting

Hard to believe when you see it, but this a paint by number. Lovingly painted interpretation of Van Gogh's "Starry Night" by Patty Smith -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Patty Smith, Artist

Value $150     Starting Bid $30

Baubles & Bling!

#801 Large Lace Earrings - Steel Blue

Large hand-tatted lace and beaded earrings in Steel Blue. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $22     Starting Bid $11

#802 Large Lace Earrings - Gold

Large hand-tatted lace and beaded earrings in Gold. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $22     Starting Bid $11

#803 Medium Lace Earrings - Salmon

Medium hand-tatted lace and beaded earrings in Salmon. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $15     Starting Bid $8

#804 - $100 Kent Jewelry Gift Card

The Midwest's full-service certified jeweler specializing in repair and bespoke jewelry. Locally made in Missouri with the finest responsibly sourced materials. Kent Jewelry in Kirkwood. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Kent Jewelry Fine Metalsmithing & Design, kentjewelry.com

Value $100     Starting Bid $20

#805 Lace Bracelet - Magenta & Lime Green

Hand-tatted lace and beaded bracelet in Magenta & Lime Green. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $22     Starting Bid $11

#806 Large Lace Earrings - Hot Pink

Large hand-tatted lace and beaded earrings in Hot Pink. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $22     Starting Bid $11

#807 Antique China Jewelry Box

Antique white glazed jewelry box with relief designs and etched metal clasp, mirror inside lid. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Family and Friends of Johnny Smythe

Value $25     Starting Bid $5

#808 Lace Bracelet - Steel Blue

Hand-tatted lace and beaded bracelet in Steel Blue. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $22     Starting Bid $11

#809 Lace Bracelet - Steel Blue & Lime Green

Hand-tatted lace and beaded bracelet in Steel Blue & Lime Green. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $22     Starting Bid $11

#810 - $100 Glitter on Gravios Gift Card

This family-owned, full-service jeweler will meet your every need in jewelry... And more! Glitter on Gravios. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Glitter on Gravios

Value $100     Starting Bid $20

#811 Small Lace Earrings - Steel Blue

Small hand-tatted lace and beaded earrings in Steel Blue. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $12     Starting Bid $6

#812 Small Lace Earrings - Hot Pink

Small hand-tatted lace and beaded earrings in Hot Pink. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $12     Starting Bid $6

#813 Small Lace Earrings - Lime Green

Small hand-tatted lace and beaded earrings in Lime Green. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $12     Starting Bid $6

#814 Lace Necklace

Hand-tatted lace and beaded necklace in Charcoal Grey. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $25   Starting Bid $13

#815 Medium Lace Earrings - Chestnut

Medium hand-tatted lace and beaded earrings in Chestnut Brown. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $15     Starting Bid $8

#816 Handmade Lace Scarf - Moss Green

Hand-tatted lace and beaded scarf in Moss Green. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $55     Starting Bid $28

#817 Handmade Lace Scarf - Copper & Cream

Hand-tatted lace and beaded scarf in Copper & Cream. Handmade by Creaciones PDB in Presa de Barajas, Jalisco, Mexico. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Global Artisans Initiative; Carolyn Kallenborn, carolynkallenborn.com

Value $55     Starting Bid $28

Bird Houses

#901 - #930 VCP Bird Houses

Birdhouses made especially to represent colors used for VCP tiny homes. The purchase of this tiny house will serve as a reminder of your support for our veterans in need of transitional housing. -- Pick up Nov 12 at Trivia Night Auction

Donated By: Big Z's Etsy Shop, etsy.com/shop/BigZsShop

Value $25     Starting Bid $25

Trivia Night
Sat. Nov. 12, 6-10 PM

Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Road
St. Louis, MO, 63146, US

About us

We are the family and friends of John Joseph Smythe, raising funds to support Veterans and VCP.


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