Join us on November 8!

We're having our 3rd annual dinner and silent auction, and we'd love to see you there! Join us on Saturday, November 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Charleston Wesley UMC, 2206 4th Street, Charleston. We'll have great food, musical entertainment, and silent auction items. Check here for more information about the auction items AND the chance to bid on them before the event!


RSVP for dinner, pay for silent auction items, or just give a donation by clicking here.

Chicago Sports Fans, Take Note!!

Our silent auction items from All American Classics' Auction in a Box program this year include this Michael Jordan photo with a swatch of the Chicago Stadium floor, this 3D view of the Chicago Bears' stadium and photo collage, and this photo and scorecard by Pat Hughes from the Cubs' winning World Series game 7.

Baskets Galore!

You'll find something for everyone in our baskets. Get ready to stay busy on the next rainy day, or to celebrate Veteran's Day, or to plan ahead for Easter, and lots more, with these baskets:


Rainy Day Basket: 1000 piece puzzle, "Today is a gift" throw pillow, large mug, gourmet hot chocolate mix

donated by Betzy Elifrits Warren


Patriotic Baskets: silk flower arrangements, wooden red, white, and blue decor, star-shaped ornament or earrings

donated by Edie Floyd


Easter Baking Basket: egg coloring kits, cupcake decorating kit, bunny and carrot ornaments, treat bags, and more

donated by Edie Floyd


Pampered Chef Basket: 2-quart Micro Cooker, Mini Nylon Serving Spatula, baking sheets, measuring cups and spoons, and more!

donated by Edie Floyd and Taylor Warning


Plunder Jewelry Baskets: assorted Plunder brand earrings, necklaces, and bracelets

donated by Edie Floyd


Apple Basket: all your favorite apple and fall flavors from local orchards and businesses

donated by Edie and Nicholas Kemp


Theater Night Basket: treat yourself with dinner at Juanito's in Mattoon and a night our at the Doudna

donated by Betsy Jewell


Blind Date with a Basket: pamper yourself with some cozy comfort and some good reading

donated by Betsy Jewell


Spa Night Basket: you'll find all the supplies you need for a relaxing spa night

donated by Corey Cunningham


Game Night Basket: play and exciting game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza or Uno, while enjoying some popcorn, Sour Patch Kids, M & Ms, and other treats!

donated by the St. Michael boys


Old Fashioned Snack Basket

donated by Casey State Bank


EIU Fan Basket: EIU mouse pad, can coozies, Doudna cups, luggage tags, pennant, and more!

donated by Barbara Warmoth


Check back here again soon to see new items added to this list!

Deck the Walls!

Plan to check out all our great photos, drawings, and other wall art! Our "Auction in a Box" includes framed prints and memorabilia from Taylor Swift, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and more. You'll also find photo collages from our pollinator habitat at the Wesley Foundation, hand-made drawings by local artists, and more!

More Auction Items!

We are so thankful for all the businesses that have donated for our auction! Look for items to bid on from these great businesses:

  • Flesor's Candy Kitchen
  • Alex Hoedebeck Photography
  • Little Theater on the Square
  • Scentsy by Robyn Carr
  • Cabi by Kelly Green
  • Byrd's Dry Cleaners
  • Ragtag Resale
  • EIU Athletics
  • The Doudna Fine Arts Center
  • Casey State Bank
  • SC3F Wealth Management
  • Bike & Hike of Charleston
  • Myerscough Automotive
  • Mangy Mousse Salon
  • US Bank, EIU campus branch
  • Aikman Wildlife Adventure
  • Cooper Bumpus Insurance Agency