DATE: Friday, October 4, 2019
TIME: 6:00-9:30 P.M. LOCATION: Lafayette Grande Banquet Facility 1 Lafayette Street Pontiac, Michigan 48342 |
2019 Wild Night Out
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Thank you to the following
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Bid on this year's exciting Live Auction Items:Butterfly Sanctuary Trip to Mexico: Every year millions of monarch butterflies complete a most impressive migration from the reaches of Canada all the way to a special area of Mexico filled with oyamel fir trees. This Wild Night Out, you can bid on an exclusive opportunity to travel to Macheros, Mexico with butterfly expert and author of Raising Butterflies in the Garden, Brenda Dziedzic, with a small group to witness the millions of Monarch butterflies that have migrated south for the winter. The group is led by Brenda and will get to experience three open-air butterfly sanctuaries including the Cerro Pelón Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, and the Sierra Chincua Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. The group will ride horses to and from each preserve visit to witness the wonder of millions of butterflies. This auction item includes a 6-night stay at the JM's Butterfly B&B (Bed and Breakfast) for two in Macheros, transportation to and from the B&B and Mexico City for two, and entrance fees/transportation for two to all three butterfly sanctuaries. Airfare, optional cottage tour, meals besides breakfast and any gratuities are not included. The dates for this incredible trip are Thursday February 6, 2020 – Wednesday February 12, 2020 at the height of the monarch migration to Mexico.
Birding Excursion to Magee Marsh: Situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Magee Marsh is a well-known songbird stopover during the spring migration. Every year, birders and nature lovers from all over travel to this incredible habitat to witness the spectacle of the hundreds of thousands of birds that flock to this marsh in early spring. At this year’s Wild Night Out, you can win a birding trip for up to 4 adults to Ohio’s Magee Marsh, and other incredible nearby birding spots, guided by birding expert and ornithologist Pete Blank and his wife and fellow naturalist Erin Parker. Holding a Ph.D. in Ecology, Pete has nearly 20 years of applied ornithological research and has had a lifelong passion for birds. Erin serves as the Nature Centers Manager of the Detroit Zoological Society. This weekend birding expedition to Magee Marsh will take place in the height of birding season during the weekend of May 16th - 17th 2020 (with a small range in date flexibility so long as the trip takes place between May 13th and May 20th). This auction item includes a three-day, two-night stay at a cottage in the beautiful Lakeside, OH community located a half hour from Magee Marsh, the two expert naturalist guides for the duration of this trip, and the opportunity to experience some great bird sightings. Old Mission Weekend Getaway: Surrounded by the Grand Traverse Bay, the Old Mission Peninsula is a tucked-away paradise speckled with fruit orchards, grand vineyards, fantastic forests and iconic beaches. Nestled among this splendor is this secluded home, situated only 25 minutes from Traverse City sleeps up to 6 people. This weekend getaway is perfect for families and friends who wish to enjoy bicycling, visiting wineries, venturing up to the Old Mission Lighthouse, or taking in the beauty of Lake Michigan. This three-day, two-night stay is to be used between May and November 2020. This getaway has always been a popular item! Two-Night Bed & Breakfast Stay at the famous Grand Hotel: In the Summer season of 2020, enjoy a stay at the famous Grand Hotel! Located on Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel offers gorgeous rooms and spectacular views of the Straits of Mackinac. Enjoy traditions that this historic hotel has to offer such as afternoon tea in the Parlor and evening dancing. The Grand Hotel is recognized as Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels and the Best Hotel in Michigan. This item includes one room for two people for two nights at the Grand Hotel as well as breakfast each morning for two. This item will also include a horse-drawn carriage ride for two to/from the hotel upon arrival and departure as well as a ferry ride for two to and from Mackinac Island. Meals other than breakfast and any gratuities are not included. The winner of this item can reserve this two night stay anytime between May 1, 2020 and October 25, 2020 with an arrival/departure pattern of Sunday through Thursday. Three-Night Stay at the Dolphin Beach Resort, St. Pete Beach: Visit the beautiful white sandy beaches of St. Pete Beach, Florida! The winning bidder of this item will enjoy a stay at the Dolphin Beach Resort. From this hotel you can walk right out onto the beach and swim in the Gulf of Mexico. A favorite destination for birders, the St. Pete area is also home to 15 sites along the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. And if that wasn't enough, the sunsets are unmatched! This item includes a 3-night stay for up to 4 guests in a suite with a Superior Pool/Gulf view room at the Dolphin Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida. The winner of this item can reserve this three-night stay anytime between May 1, 2020 and January 15, 2021 with an arrival/departure pattern of Monday through Friday. Treat the Bees with Blue and White Crocus Planting: Sue Julian and Jennifer Steel, both longtime, knowledgeable gardeners, will come to your home to design and plant a blue and white crocus arrangement in your yard in an area of your choosing. Crocuses are among the first flowers of the spring to provide pollen and nectar for our native insects. The planting will be done this 2019 Fall and is best done in October. Five hundred crocus bulbs (equivalent to about a 50 square foot area) and the labor of planting of these bulbs will be provided with this item. For an additional price beyond the winning bid and upon consultation, planting of native perennial flower plugs, to follow the blooming cycle of the crocuses later in the year, is available to the winning bidder. Private tour of CRUST - A Baking Company: This year, win a behind the scenes bakery tour, a gift certificate and a free cookie and donut each month for a year from CRUST - A Baking Company. CRUST staff will guide the winning bidders (for a group of up to 4 people) on a tour of this beloved Fenton artisan bakery. One $50 certificate to CRUST plus one free cookie and one free donut per month for a year will be also included in this wonderful (and delicious) package! VIP Downtown Detroit Tour & Catered Lunch: Explore Detroit on an exclusive downtown tour experience guided by the Detroit Ambassadors to get a behind the scenes look into the work that Quicken Loans and the Rock Family of Companies are doing to revitalize the “D.” Winner (up to 10 guests) will embark on a private tour through downtown Detroit and explore Detroit’s Central Business District, experience the local creative scene, hear about upcoming projects in Detroit, and finally enjoy a specially catered lunch in a dPOP vault as shown in the 8th photo in the reel above! This experience is offered Monday – Friday between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Hand-Painted Portrait of You and Your Family: Win an opportunity to have a hand-painted portrait made of you or your family! Talented art enthusiast, Kathryn Hamilton, will transform a photo of your choosing into a handmade fully finished portrait on a 22" by 28" canvas in the style as displayed in the last image in the reel above (one of Kathryn's own works). This is sure to be a wonderful piece for your house or a great gift for a family member! |
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If you prefer not to submit your payment online, please see printable Ticket Reservation Card to the right.
Checks payable to NOHLC can be mailed to: NOHLC P.O. Box 285 Clarkston, MI 48347 Office Phone: (248) 795-2808 office@nohlc.org NOHLC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Sponsorship donations are tax deductible within the limits of the law. |
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Thank you to the following for the photographs featured above:
Brenda Dziedzic – Butterflies Photo
Doug Greenberg photographer at https://www.flickr.com/people/dagberg/ - Magnolia Warbler in Magee Marsh
Anttler flickr photographer at https://www.flickr.com/photos/10665384@N05/ - Old Mission Peninsula Aerial Photo
Scott Ellis flickr photographer at https://www.flickr.com/photos/vsellis/- Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island Photo
Dolphin Beach Resort facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDolphinBeachResort/ - Photo of Dolphin Beach Resort
DutchGrown – Crocus Photo
@crust_fenton instagram - CRUST storefront Photo
The Compliments of Rock Ventures - dPOP Vintage Vault
Before and After Portrait Images provided by Kathryn Hamilton
Brenda Dziedzic – Butterflies Photo
Doug Greenberg photographer at https://www.flickr.com/people/dagberg/ - Magnolia Warbler in Magee Marsh
Anttler flickr photographer at https://www.flickr.com/photos/10665384@N05/ - Old Mission Peninsula Aerial Photo
Scott Ellis flickr photographer at https://www.flickr.com/photos/vsellis/- Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island Photo
Dolphin Beach Resort facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDolphinBeachResort/ - Photo of Dolphin Beach Resort
DutchGrown – Crocus Photo
@crust_fenton instagram - CRUST storefront Photo
The Compliments of Rock Ventures - dPOP Vintage Vault
Before and After Portrait Images provided by Kathryn Hamilton
