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The Annual UUCJ Auction is food, fun, and the chance to bid on some pretty interesting items and activities! If you are interested in helping to make this FUNdraiser happen, email [email protected] and we will put you touch with the fundraising chair.
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Auction 2024
Many folks working together made UUCJ’s November 8, 2024 Goods and Services Auction both a delightful evening and a good fundraiser for the church, netting over $2,300! We had a delicious meal, and the dessert competition provided great desserts. We paid our caterer, Marlene Lucas, for 33 meals; the food she provided fed 32 at the auction, ~15 more at the next weekend’s potluck, and many meals with the final leftovers we took to the UCAN City Mission on First Street. Thanks so much to everyone who set up and "took down," delivered the food, recorded bids and collected payments, printed programs and materials, and spent all evening and the next day doing dishes, storing leftovers and cleaning up the kitchen. And special thanks to everyone who donated and bid on items and signed up for events! Here are events that still have openings. Let the host or Pat Brininger (716-484-1619, [email protected]) know if you’d like to participate; all dates are 2025, and prices are per person:
Again, thank you all!! Submitted by Pat Brininger |
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Auction 2023
On Friday, November 10, 2023, David and Barbara Winner brought back the UUCJ’s annual Goods and Services Auction for its first time post-COVID. The almost 40 participants, including many newcomers, enjoyed a dinner prepared by the Olive Garden with dessert from the competition that earned $93 for the church and bragging rights for Rosemary Hedberg!
Chuck Brininger was the auctioneer, with pauses in the bidding for jokes, wheel of fortune, and heads or tails 50/50. Several events scheduled at the church will be offered later for those who weren’t present to sign-up. Ellen Butkus and Pat Brininger recorded the winning bids while Dan and Linda Fellows were kitchen crew.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed items and events, helped with set-up and clean-up, bought dinners, and “won” in the auction that netted the church ~$2,600!
Thank you to Jeffrey Victor for the photos below of the 2023 event held on November 10! Click one to start a slideshow.
On Friday, November 10, 2023, David and Barbara Winner brought back the UUCJ’s annual Goods and Services Auction for its first time post-COVID. The almost 40 participants, including many newcomers, enjoyed a dinner prepared by the Olive Garden with dessert from the competition that earned $93 for the church and bragging rights for Rosemary Hedberg!
Chuck Brininger was the auctioneer, with pauses in the bidding for jokes, wheel of fortune, and heads or tails 50/50. Several events scheduled at the church will be offered later for those who weren’t present to sign-up. Ellen Butkus and Pat Brininger recorded the winning bids while Dan and Linda Fellows were kitchen crew.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed items and events, helped with set-up and clean-up, bought dinners, and “won” in the auction that netted the church ~$2,600!
Thank you to Jeffrey Victor for the photos below of the 2023 event held on November 10! Click one to start a slideshow.
Auction Events
If you missed the auction or weren’t sure of your schedule, here are the opportunities still available. Events with unlimited participation will remain open till closer to their dates. For any you’re interested in, contact Pat Brininger at ([email protected] or 716-484-1619).
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Organ Recital by David Winner
Folks gathered at the home of David and Barbara Winner to enjoy music performed by David.
Organ Recital by David Winner
Folks gathered at the home of David and Barbara Winner to enjoy music performed by David.
Saturday, March 2, 2024, 12:30 pm
Lunch and Coin Show at UUCJ
Saturday, March 2 was the Lunch and Coin Show folks signed up for at the November 2023 UUCJ auction. Numismatist Chuck Brininger shared considerable American history in his slide presentation of coins from an 1857 half penny through the 2009 William Henry Harrison presidential dollar. A few people brought coins for appraisal – mostly those they’d won at the auction!
Lunch and Coin Show at UUCJ
Saturday, March 2 was the Lunch and Coin Show folks signed up for at the November 2023 UUCJ auction. Numismatist Chuck Brininger shared considerable American history in his slide presentation of coins from an 1857 half penny through the 2009 William Henry Harrison presidential dollar. A few people brought coins for appraisal – mostly those they’d won at the auction!
Friday, March 15, 2024, 6 pm
Relive Bruce's Peace Corps Experience (without the dysentery)
Spend an evening at the church hearing and viewing something of the two years (1968 to '70) that Bruce Anderson spent with the Peace Corps in the outback of far western Brazil and other parts of South America. Bruce has committed to also scaring up some typical Brazilian treats for you to sample. (Unlimited; $15/person)
Relive Bruce's Peace Corps Experience (without the dysentery)
Spend an evening at the church hearing and viewing something of the two years (1968 to '70) that Bruce Anderson spent with the Peace Corps in the outback of far western Brazil and other parts of South America. Bruce has committed to also scaring up some typical Brazilian treats for you to sample. (Unlimited; $15/person)
Friday, May 17, 2024, 7–8 pm
Martz-Kohl Observatory Tour
If weather permits viewing will happen after the tour; otherwise previously taken images will be shown. Light refreshments will be served. Rain date for viewing is Saturday, May 18. (Unlimited; $10/adult, children free) Host John Anderson
Martz-Kohl Observatory Tour
If weather permits viewing will happen after the tour; otherwise previously taken images will be shown. Light refreshments will be served. Rain date for viewing is Saturday, May 18. (Unlimited; $10/adult, children free) Host John Anderson
Thursday, August 15, 2024, 5 pm
Annual Corn Roast
Sweet corn, hot dogs and drinks are provided; guests are asked to bring a dish to pass. This is the summer event no one wants to miss! At the Andersons' Estate on 93 Avalon Boulevard. (Unlimited; $20/person, $35/two) Hosts Bruce and Tina Anderson
Annual Corn Roast
Sweet corn, hot dogs and drinks are provided; guests are asked to bring a dish to pass. This is the summer event no one wants to miss! At the Andersons' Estate on 93 Avalon Boulevard. (Unlimited; $20/person, $35/two) Hosts Bruce and Tina Anderson
