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PO Box 177
117 W Cass St
Cadillac MI 49601
Ph: 231-775-3753
Fax: 231-775-0169
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Advancing The Common Good through Community Solutions in Education, Income, and Health
United Way Silent Auction Now Open!
June 29- July 15
See list of items below.
To Bid- Email : ebunitedwaywex@sbcglobal.net or Fax : 231-775-0169
For additional bidding instructions click here.
High bids will be posted daily. * Indicates an item that you can bid by proxy on last day of bidding July 15
We can ship or mail items!
NEW Items added:
#90 Traverse City Beach Bums Tickets #91
Certificate For 2 chairback tickets Four 18 Hole Rounds of Golf
to any regular season home game! on either course, cart fee included.
Item 1
Family 4-Pack
(2 Adult/2 Children Passes) To:
Train Festival 2009! 8 Steam Locomotives to be Operating plus HUGE Model Train Layouts, a Miniature Railroad & More !
Runs July 23-26 th !
$50 Value
Current Bid: $ 5 Buddy
Item 2
12-$20 Certificates
(Use 1 Per Month)
7193 E. 34 Rd. Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-8511
$240 Value
Current Bid: $20 twolve
*Item 3
4 Infield Box Seat Tickets to
Detroit Tigers Vs. Mariners + Free Parking Pass + Complimentary
Food Coupon
Borg Warner
$175 Value
Current Bid: $ 75. TimM.
Item 4
Posh
Microdermabrasion & LED LightTreatment
Ph: 775-2432
2141 Plett Rd. Cadillac
$75 Value
Current Bid: $ 24 julnick
*Item 5
one half hr Plane Ride (3) Cessna 172
Northwoods Aviation,
Derek DeRuiter
$100 Value
Current Bid: $ 75 ChrisH
Item 6
Gift Certificate For
Complete Set of Shots For Cat or Dog
Meyer Veterinary Clinic
530 Bell Ave. Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-4104
$90 Value
Current Bid: $10 buddy
Item 7
Oil, Lube & Filter Change
Up to 6 Quarts
Jons Automotive Repair,
220 Hanthorn Street ,
775-8005
$26 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 CSmith
Item 8
Beaver Island Boat Company
2 Adult Round-Trip Tickets + 2 Adult Weekend Passes For Beaver Island Music Festival
July 17 & 18 2009
www.beaverislandboatcompany.com
$75+ Value
Current Bid: $ 42 Buddy
*Item 9
Gift Certificate For 12 custom embroidered Hats With Logo Of
Your Choice
1156 Plett Rd. Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-3065
www.c-emb.com
$160 Value
Current Bid: $ 30 BLane
Item 10
Gift Certificate
Your Sisters Closet, Consignment
Clothing Shop,
119 S. Mitchell Street ,
775-7424
$25 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 twolve
Item 11
Detroit Red Wings Memorabilia
Collectible Hockey Puck Autographed By
Red Wings Captain Nicklas Lidstrom
$25+ Value
Current Bid: $ 30 KRT
*Item 12
VIP Tour & Tasting For 6!
Chateau Chantal Gift Certificate
$150 Value
Current Bid: $80- Robin M
Item 13
Gift Certificate
Gospel Bookstore
120 S. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-0352
$20 Value
Current Bid: $12 CSmith
Item 14
NAUTI CAT Gift Certificate
Valid for 2 Guests, Any Cruise!
$75 Value
Current Bid: $25 -Robin M
Item 15
Gift Certificate For Dry Cleaning Services
Vogue Cleaners,
407 N. Mitchell Cadillac
$20 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 16
One-Night Stay & Dinner For Two
@ Odawa Casino Resort In Petoskey
Odawa Casino
$150 Value
Current Bid: $75 TimM.
Item 17
Breakfast For 2
1310 S. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph; 231-775-7125
$15 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 18
Gift Certificate For Laundry Services
Norge Village , 202 W. North
$20 Value
Current Bid: $ 5 Buddy
Item 19
Gift Card
Bob Evans Restaurant
1931 N. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-8017
$25 Value
Current Bid: $ 15 dhart
Item 20
NAUTI CAT Gift Certificate
Valid for 2 Guests,
Any Cruise!
$75 Value
Current Bid: $20 BLane
Item 21
1 Hr Computer Service
Bo McCurdy
Computer Sales and Service
Ph: 231-779-2554
$75 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 22
Collection of 22 Used Vintage Hard Cover Art Books In Case By Time Life ( Orig $15 Ea)
From Renaissance to
Early Pop Art Era
Al Belville
$50 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 23
$50 Gift Certificate
For Any Service Or Product
at CHAOS Spa Salon
111 N. Shelby Cadillac
Ph: 231-779-6110
$50 Value
Current Bid: $15 CSmith
Item 24
One-Night Stay & Dinner For Two @ Odawa Casino Resort In Petoskey
Odawa Casino
$150 Value
Current Bid: $ 50 BF
Item 25
Traverse City Beach Bums Tickets Certificate For 2 chairback tickets to any regular season home game!
$75 Value
Current Bid: $ 30 BF
Item 26
Zip Bin Country Stable Playset
by Neat-Oh + $5 Gift Certificate!
122 S. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-8697
$35 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 Rosie
Item 27
Original Autographed Lions
Jason Hanson Photograph
$75 Value
Current Bid: $ 50 DianaH.
Item 28
1 Hr Computer Labor
Gigabitz
313 N. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-8871
$75 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 29
2 Round-Trip Tickets On Any Departure
Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry
$48 Value
Current Bid: $ 20 DougD.
Item 30
Gift Certificate
Dinner For 2
1310 S. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph; 231-775-7125
$20 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 Robin M
Item 31
Vintage Hall Ball Pitcher Circa 1940
Autumn Leaf Pattern, COLLECTIBLE! Furniture By Design Antiques,
301 N. Mitchell St .
www.furniturebydesignantiques.com
$50 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 32
$25 Gift Certificate
Cheryls Landing Inc.
1749 N. Blvd.
775-3699
$25 Value
Current Bid: $10.00 Martha O.
Item 33
George Foreman Grill
Van Drie Home Furnishings
7591 S. US 131 Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-8536
$30 Value
Current Bid: $17 Buddy.
Item 34
Spa Manicure
& Spa Pedicure
Navari Hair Studio & Spa
9052 E. 13th St. Cadillac
Ph: 231- 775-4840
+
$55 Value
Current Bid: $ 25 BLane
Item 35
Food Certificate + Surprise Basket of Goodies!
Party Lounge
516 N. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-9073
$60 Value
Current Bid: $ 20.00 Martha O.
Item 36
$25 Gift Certificate
New Image Hair Salon
309 N. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-6152
$25 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 37
Diaper Cake, built with diapers & baby bottles. Great gift &
shower decoration.
Party Time Designs,
Elizabeth Coffel
$50 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 38
Towel Cake with BeautiControl products! Spa escape minis + triple glow gradual tanner body lotion + triple glow gradual tanner face lotion. BONUS includes relaxation spa for
8-10 guests!
BeautiControl , Charlene Smith
$70 Value
Current Bid: $25 julnick
Item 39
Gift Card For
Dimensional Hair Color & Cut with Bonnie
+ Basket of Paul Mitchell Hair Products
108 Beech Street; Cadillac
775-3810
$108 Value
Current Bid: $ 50- Barb Dep.
Item 40
Complimentary Coupons
Shay Station Coffee Co.
106 S. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-6150
$20 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 Robin M
Item 41
$20 Gift Certificate
Herraduras
1700 S. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-4575
Try Their House Margaritas!
$20 Value
Current Bid: $ 15 RBW
Item 42
Gift Card
$25 Value
Current Bid: $ 25 RBW
Item 43
$25 Gift Certificate
Apple Valley Natural Foods
215 N. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-6211
$25 Value
Current Bid: $ 15 MAcosta
Item 44
$20 Gift Certificate
Herraduras
1700 S. Mitchell
Ph: 231-775-4575
Try Their House Margaritas!
$20 Value
Current Bid: $ 15 RBW
Item 45
3-Foot Party Sub!
Expires 8/16/09
Subway
1445 N. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-1782
$31 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 CSmith
Item 46
$25 Gift Card
Glens Market
602 S. Mitchell
Ph: 231-775-4233
$25 Value
Current Bid: $ 25.-RBW.
Item 47
$40 Gift Certificate
Cadillac Family Pharmacy
113 N. Mitchell Street
$40 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 Robin M
Item 48
$25 Gift Card
Meijer
$25 Value
Current Bid: $ 25 RBW
Item 49
$25 Gift Card
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
3964 Penny Lane Cadillac
Ph: 231-779-1240
$25 ValueCurrent Bid: $ 20 RBW
Item 50
(4) Complimentary Concession Coupons For 85 Oz. Popcorn & 20 Oz. Drink
at the Cadillac 5 Cinema
Current Bid: $12 CSmith
Item 51
10 Free Bowling Certificates!
Parkview Lanes
126 W. Harris Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-5561
$30 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 buddy
Item 52
$25 Gift Card
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
3964 Penny Lane Cadillac
Ph: 231-779-1240
$25 Value
Current Bid: $ 20 RBW
Item 53
$50 Gift Certificate
Brinks Custom Framing112 S. Mitchell Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-8282
www.downtowncadillac.com/brinksframing
$50 Value
Current Bid: $ 20.00 Martha O.
Item 54
Certificate For 1 Large,
3 Item Pizza
Pizza Plus of Cadillac
$15 Value
Current Bid: $ 5 Robin M
Item 55
$20 Gift Certificate
For Magnum Hospitality Restaurants
Red Mesa Grill or Pearls
$20 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 MAcosta
Item 56
Gift Certificate
Che bella Spa
& Salon / Boutique,
209 N. Mitchell 846-2525
$22 Value
Current Bid: $ 15 CSmith
Item 57
$20 Gift Certificate
For Magnum Hospitality Restaurants
Red Mesa Grill or Pearls
$20 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 BLane
Item 58
Coming Soon!
Carelinc Medical Supply
205 Bell Avenue , 775-7143
www.carelincnewhmeproviders.com
$ Value
Current Bid: $
Item 59
Cadillac Holiday Inn
1 Free Night In Our Beautiful Suites
7642 US 131 Cadillac
Ph:231-779-4656
$110 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 Robin M
Item 60
$25 Gift Certificate
Heart to Heart Balloons
& Floral
$25 Value
Current Bid: $10 Robin M.
Item 61
Massage
by Becky Stimak, Licensed Massage Practitioner
231-878-9216
$25 Value
Current Bid: $10 Robin M
Item 62
100% Cotton Woven 50x60 Throw
With Personalized Embroidery
Of Your Choice!
$40 Value
Current Bid: $ 10 Robin M
Item 63
West Michigan Whitecaps, 4 Reserved Seat Tickets to a 2009 Regular Season Monday or Tuesday Home Game.
$ Value
Current Bid: $ 10 Robin M
Item 64
7 Complimentary Passes For 1 Night At
Merritt Speedway!
Donated By Jim Morris
of Consumers Energy
$105 Value
Current Bid: $ $50 ChrisH
Item 65
(1) Free Car Wash ‘n Wax
For Passenger Car
$35 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 66
Child’s Learning Basket With Books, Crayons & Much More!
Donated By Sue Peterson
$50 Value
Current Bid: $10 DougD.
Item 67
Vintage Ivory & Gold Candy Dots Purse
122 N. Mitchell Street ,
468-2939
$38 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 68
Gift Certificate
Stork and Cradle Nest,
126 N. Mitchell Street
$15 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 69
Work of Art,
1930's Tie by Di Aljale ,
Hand Painted Silk
122 N. Mitchell Street ,468-
2939
$32 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 70
Free Car Wash & Wax
For Passenger Car
$35 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 71
One Hair Cut
at
Steve Fowler Hairstyling Salon
114 S. Mitchell Street
775-7609
$20 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 72
The Corner Scoop
10 Ice Cream Tokens
$20 Value
Current Bid: $ 5 Robin M
Item 73
Poof Fairy
Poof You’re 29!
$22 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 74
Lunch For 2
$15 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 75
Manton Senior Center Cookbook
+ Microwave Potato Bag
Manton Senior Center
$15 Value
Current Bid: $6 Buddy
Item 76
3 Foot Party Sub!
Expires 8/16/09
$31 Value
Current Bid: $ 25 ChrisH
Item 77
Original Print Signed & Matted
By Dean Sandell
$50 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 78
1 night stay in the
King whirlpool room
@ Days Inn in Cadillac
$100 Value
Current Bid: $30 CSmith
Item 79
Two VIP Round Trip Tickets
Scheplers Mackinac Island Ferry
$ Value
Current Bid: $ 35 ChrisH
Item 80
Original Print Signed & Matted
By Dean Sandell
$50 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 81
Arby's Roast Beef
$10 Gift Card
1714 N. Mitchell
Cadillac
Ph: 231-775-8891
Value: $10
Current Bid:5 Robin M
Item 82
Two Vouchers to any Concert
during the 2009-10 Concert Series
"The Season of Opportunity"
with the
Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra!
Total Value: $60
Current Bid: $15 Robin M.
Item 83
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
1 3/4 hour narrated, scenic and historic public Carriage Tour for 2 adults.
$47.00 value
Current Bid:$20 DougD.
Item 84
Camp Cadillac
One night full hook up
family of 4
(no holidays)
Value: $36
Current Bid: $10 twolve
Item 85
Detroit Pistons Mini Ball
SIgned by Kwame Brown,
Certificate of authenticity dated 12/08
Value: $50+
Current Bid:15 Diana H.
Item 86
4 Tickets to a 2009 WNBA Detroit Shock Game
Current Bid:$30 TimM.
Item 87
Professional Dog Grooming
Clip & Cut
By Nancy Tomlinson
Value: $45
Item 88
Professional Dog Grooming
Clip & Cut
By Nancy Tomlinson
Value: $45
Item 89
“Around the Campfire”
Campfire Goodies including a grill w/charcoal, s’mores, kindling, sparklers, Spooky Campfire Tales , etc.
Donated by Lucy, Denise and Karen!
Value: $50 +
Item 90
Traverse City Beach Bums Tickets Certificate For 2 chairback tickets to any regular season home game!
$75 Value
Current Bid: $
Item 91
Four 18 Hole rounds of Golf on
either course, cart fee included.
May be used Mon-Thurs anytime or Friday, Saturday and Sunday after 12.
Please call 231-723-8874 to set up tee time.
Exp. Oct.31,2009
(donated by 9 & 10 News)
Total Value: Up to $316
Current Bid: $
Come and Play for United Way!
At the 11th Annual Sue Westhauser Golf Classic
Wednesday July 15, 2009
McGuire's Resort of Cadillac
10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Silent Auction and Hole in One Prizes!
Sign up today! Call Diane or Melissa at the United Way office: 231-775-3753
Working on 2-1-1 ...
Chamber Leadership Class works to get
our community connected to 2-1-1 services.
The Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2009
gathers at the United Way Annual Meeting in April to celebrate their
progress in working to bring 2-1-1 to Wexford County.
For more information on 2-1-1 : 2-1-1 in Michigan
LIVING UNITED
GIVING TO HELP!
Thank you to Culver's of Cadillac for hosting a dinner benefit night
for United Way and donating 10% of proceeds.
Volunteer Help Needed!
Current local volunteer needs:
Safe Kids Chapter of Wexford-Missaukee Counties is holding a
Car Safety Seat Check-Up on Saturday, June 27 at the Michigan State Police Post in Cadillac.
Volunteers are needed to help us with registration, refreshments and to help the technicians with car seats.
Call the United Way office at : 231-775-3753 to sign up!
If you are interested in joining the Safe Kids Group : email Diane at ddunitedwaywex@sbcglobal.net
Meetings are held monthly at the United Way office at 117 W. Cass, Cadillac. Ph: 231-775-3753
Click here for the 2009 Meeting Schedule.
The National Kidney Foundation has the opportunity to staff the Meijer Company 75th Anniversary Employee Picnic in Cadillac in order to raise money for our organization. Volunteers will be helping to run activities, serve food, and set-up the event. Please note that volunteers must be 15 years old to work.
This event is taking place on 2 different days: Saturday, June 27 from 1pm - 5pm and Sunday, June 28 from 11am - 6pm. We need around 12 volunteers for Saturday and 40 for Sunday. You can contact, Anna Yardley, at ayardley@nkfm.org with any concerns you may have.
Mentor Volunteers Needed! Youth mentors, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and the Prisoner Re-entry Initiative are programs that make a significant difference to people's lives and change our world! YOU can be that difference by mentoring. Please call the United Way office at 231-775-3753, or email to ddunitedwaywex@sbcglobal.net to get connected.
The United Way/Red Cross Medical Transportation Program is in urgent need - Volunteer drivers. This program supported by United Way of Wexford County provides needed transportation to people in need for medical appointments. Volunteer drivers receive a mileage reimbursement. Call Diane at : 231-775-3753 if you can help.
Volunteer as a Team for a Day of Caring! - Volunteer teams are encouraged to sign up to participate in Caring Projects for local needs. Non profit agencies with identified needs can be connected with your team of volunteers for a day of action and impact. Call the United Way office to find out how your group can help.
Shepherd's Table Outreach- Volunteers are always appreciated on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Shepherd's Table from 4p.m to 7 p.m. to help serve hot meals. Call Daniel Collins, Benefits Coordinator at the First Baptist Church if you can help.
Child Protection Council -Get involved in our community's child abuse prevention council aimed at education and awareness. Meetings are open to all community members willing to help. Call the UW office for the meeting schedule. Monthly meetings are held on the second Friday of the month from 8:30 -10:00 a.m. at the Council On Aging Meeting Room downtown Cadillac.
New Hope Shelter-is in need of twin mattresses for one of the three transition houses that provide temporary shelter to families. Please cont or the UW office at : 231-775-3753 if you can help.
(To have your local non-profit organization's volunteer needs posted here, please email : ddunitedwaywex@sbcglobal.net)
Your Support is Needed!
Do you have the ability to host a United Way of Wexford County fun fundraiser event? Use your talents or facility to help! Every little bit adds up whether it is a craft sale, penny drive, car wash, a portion of proceeds from your business , or a new idea that your talents can try. Earn your LIVE UNITED T-Shirt and help the cause. Contact Diane at Ph: 231-775-3753 for information and help.
Family Resources available to you:
Free Prescription Discount Cards available now!
Free prescription drug discount cards to assist people who do not have prescription insurance with the cost of their prescription drugs are available at the United Way office at 117 W. Cass Cadillac. Most pharmacies in the United States accept these prescription drug discount cards.They have no usage limits, age requirements, or registration forms. People can also print a card by visiting the website: www.familywize.com.!
Over 800 prescription claims were able to save over $13,000. in one month alone to families in Wexford County. The average savings was 38.36%. United Way of Wexford County was listed as one of the top 21 counties in the amount saved for the month of December. United Way would like to recognize all of our area pharmacies for their partnership in helping families save money on their medications.
The cards are being distributed free of charge, courtesy of United Way of Wexford County and 270 other United Way agencies around the country in 47 states, as part of a $50 million national, in-kind donation of discount prescriptioncards coordinated by Membership Services Corporation, located in Bethlehem, PA, and its industry partners.
Empowering Parents website : This practical parenting website provides helpful tools and information. You can sign up for free parenting newsletter and online forums.
2006 Community Indicator Report- pdf doc.
The latest indicators and trends for Wexford Missaukee Counties.
( 2003 version is available on this website by clicking on the above link.)
This community resource directory is being distributed now and is available at the United Way Office. This project is a collaborative effort involving the United Way of Wexford County, Baker College, Department of Human Services, the Cadillac-Wexford Library, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health and Bekki Koehn, community volunteer. Volunteers Wanted! -If you can volunteer for even a few hours to help update the directory, please call the United Way office at : 231-775-3753.
A Comprehensive Community Asset / Needs Assessment Collaborative using
COMPASS II. Priority Action Teams are working toward measurable outcomes
to impact top priorities. Get involved! Call Diane at United Way at Ph:231-775-3753.
Working For Community Change
United Way of Wexford County is committed to building a better community by meeting critical needs, and working to achieve community solutions. In addition to supporting over 26 direct local health & human service programs, and a variety of emerging needs through Community Response Grants,United Way works as a convener and problem solver in many areas including:
- CANA (Community Assets/Needs Assessment of Wexford/Missaukee)
- Affordable Housing Action Team
- The local 10 year plan to eliminate homelessness
- Community Health Coalition
- Federal Emergency Food & Shelter Program
- SAFE KIDS initiative
- Information & Referral
- Volunteer Services
- Early On Interagency Collaborative
- Born Learning
- Child Protection Council
- Human Services Leadership Council
- Safe Routes To School Initiative
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