Q: What do the New York Giants and a Chick-Fil-A manager have in common?
A: Neither one shows up for work on Sunday.
So we have our raffle basket fundraiser well under way with 48 different baskets you can try and win. Actually, our big prize is a basket with two tickets for the Steeler’s vs Giants game on October 28th. To add extra excitement for that basket there is a second and third place basket to be drawn as well. If you check out the slider below, you can see lots of great options, which is a lot better than the last time I won a basket at a basket raffle. It was a raffle for a lifetime supply of marmite. I still have most of that one jar 12 years later.
1 ticket for $1
7 tickets for $5
16 tickets for $10
40 tickets for $20
- Dog Basket – Crochet Crate Blanket, LED leash light, Poop bag holder, Rope Toys, Dog Paw Freshener, “Rescue Me” door cling, Skoop-n-Pack Pooper Scooper, 101 Dalmatian Dog Dish, 2 Smart Tags, Mini-Cube Food Puzzle, Rally-to-Rescue Collar and Wrist band, Cow Ear, Well and Good Grooming Glove, Kong Turtle Toy
- A Towel for all Seasons – Hand Towels – Home Sweet Home towel, Happy Birthday towel, Valentine’s Day towel, St. Patrick’s Day towel, Easter towel, Pumpkin (fall) towel, Thanksgiving towel, Santa towel, Hand soap, Hand lotion
- Freedom Square basket – Four varying gift certificates for Freedom Square Diner, five books (varying Christian genres), Blue thermal tumbler
- Spa Basket – Pedicure set (including toenail clippers, callus smoothers, exfoliating stone, toe separators, and scrub brush), Hello Kitty container of exfoliating cotton pads, Pedi-Scrub in a sponge with coconut oil and shea butter, Mini face cleansing brush, Alchimia soaps x 2, Avocado oil restoring hair mask, Lavendar candle, Spa Solutions soap savers x 2
- Happy Birthday Basket – Risk Deep Space Game (for ages 10+), Bubbles x 3 4oz bottles, 18ct birthday candles, Party blowers, Happy Birthday banners x 2, balloons, Paper plates with balloon pattern, gift bags and tissue paper, Lost and Found Soda Fountain gift certificate for Hershey Ice Cream Cake
- Keeley’s Basket – Pomegranate color protecting shampoo and conditioner, Paul Mitchell Extra Body Sculpting Gel, Keely’s Gift Certificate for hair cut and blow dry
- Kate Spade New York – New never used, mauve and cream colored with black handles, fits 15” inside, 3 sections (2 side snaps and zipper middle)
- Back to School – Metropack Backpack, 3D printed rose serpent key chain, “Connect with Friends” book, Magnetic Locker Mirror/Dry Erase, Red patterned folder, Composition book, Crayons, pencil tip erasers, pencils, colored pencils assorted note pads, Magic Towel (heart shaped), Dog stickers, stick glue x 2, wireless LED speaker, 10ct black pens, Sketchbook, Three ring binder with loose leaf lined paper, construction paper
- Lilly Spray – Tall – Lilly Spray
- Lego Basket – Lego sets: Space, Unicorn, Penguin, Minecraft Turtle, Minecraft Fox, Penguin, 3N1 Parrot/Fish/Frog, Star Wars Boba Fett, King Fisher, and more
- Puzzles for Everyone – 1000pc: Home Country, Owl Collage, Rechiato No. 6636, Friends; 750pc: Golfology; 500pc: Dogs, Cardinals; 100pc: Cows
- Home and Kitchen Christmas – Candy Cane Path Light, Bear and Bunny table Decor, Silicon molds, Measuring spoons, Spatulas x 2, Tree cookie cutters, Gingerbread Trivet, Snowman hand towel, 1 medium gift box, 1 large gift box, $20 Lost and Found Pharmacy gift certificate, Table runner, Snowman Tea light holder, Star tealight holders x 2, Medium gold pillar candle, Santa/Snowman paper kits
- Fun at home stack – Ages 9+ Cover to Cover, Ages 7+ Cadoo, Ages 10+ Pyramid, Ages 13+ Rate It!, Ages 5-8+ Monopoly Jr, Ages 8+ Candle/Craft Kit
- Bird Lover’s Basket – 10lb bulk Bird Seed, Bird feeder, Window bird feeder, Finch seed feeder, Suet cake holder, Suet cakes x 3, Butterfly and Hummingbird flower seed
- Table Sleigh – 2 Holly and plaid hand towels, 2 Bath and Body hand soap
- I love Cocoa – 1 Cocoa mugs, 1 Swiss Miss Cocoa, Jar of Fluff, Ceramic Stocking Candy dish (2pc), Hershey’s Candy, 2 3D “Lights” glasses
- Toy Basket (Boy) – Nurf football, Dart game, Pool Table game, Sea Monkeys kit, Learn numbers dry erase book, Magnetic checkers travel game
- Bath and Body Works – Candle, Hand sanitizer, Body Lotion, Shower gel, Fragrance mist, Hand soap, Hand lotion, Fragrance diffuser, Diffuser refills
- Kitchen Basket – Flatware, Paring knife, Euro peeler, Serving spoon, Pot holders and oven mitt, Hand towel, Tote bag
- Hickory Farms – 5oz Beef summer sausage x3 , 5oz Turkey summer sausage x1, 1oz box Golden toasted crackers x2, 2.25oz Sweet Hot mustard x2 , 4oz Smoked cheddar cheese x1, 4oz Farmhouse cheddar cheese x 1
- Thankful and Blessed – Pumpkin Patch throw rug,Fall: dish drying mat ,dish towels, pot holders, garden flag, tin container, hanging decoration, Wooden Fall; decoration, cutting board, leaves, pumpkin, ceramic pumpkin and acorn, hanging truck decoration, Happy Harvest pumpkin, stuffed owl and door hanger
- Toy Box (girl) – 2 stuffed animals, Pom pom puppy craft kit, Wooden cookie play set, Puppy puzzle, Barbie (type) doll, Horse puzzle, Unicorn doctor kit
- Elk County Basket – 6pk Straub Beer, Bottle opener, Elk Do Do (choc covered almonds), Elk Farms jerky and snack sticks, Brew B-Q ketchup, 2 mugs, Can cozy, Kettle corn, Dark Hickory syrup, Elk County brochures,
- Silver Santa – Large Table Santa, 3 silver ornaments, Medium winter sprag
- Secret Eggs – 8 Eggs filled with various creatures, rose turtle
- Americana Basket – Lighted Wreath, Home sweet home sign, Blanket, Kitchen towels, 2 mini solar lights, Paper plates, Star picks, USA metal sign, Star decoration, Windsock, Star garland
- Coffee Items – Can of coffee, Pot holders, Can of caramel iced coffee, Coffee filters, Box of 12 cups of coffee, Coffee coco waffle cones,Caramel coffee Werther’s, French vanilla creamer
- Girls Back to School – Notebooks, Construction paper, Planner, Lined paper, Sketch pad, 4 folders, Lunch bag, Ice pack, Water bottle, Pencil pouches, Ruler, Glue sticks, Highlighter, Pencils, Colored pencils, Crayons, Pencil sharpener, Paper clips, Sticky notes, Key chain, Locker mirror, Locker pocket bot, Bath and Body Works shower gel, Hand sanitizer
- Christmas Basket – Scarf and gloves, candy, body wash, hand sanitizer, Christmas bag clips, Wash cloth, Candy dish, Book, Ornament, Christmas bags, Cologne spray, Bracelet, Hand cream, Candle, Mini lights, Plug-in
- TV – LED 32” Television
- Faith and Tea – Mug, 199 Promises of God book, God Calls You Worthy devotional, Fun Bible word games, Frappe with Philippians Bible study, ESV Bible, Bible Journal: 1-2 Timothy and Titus, Tea pot, Cup and saucer, 6 assorted teas, Scottish shortbread, Swedish ginger thins, Swedish orange thins
- Golf Basket – 12 Titleist golf balls, RWB invitational memorabilia, Large moisture wicking golf shirt, Men’s medium golf gloves, Microfiber towel, Golf multi-tool, Golf tees
- Army throw – 64”x48” Army throw blanket
- Foot Soak Basket – 2 towels, Heel cream, Epsom salt, Foot brush, Hand soap, Hand Sanitizer
- Craft Box – Stuffed bunny, L&F gift certificate, Wooden ornament kit, Keepsake ornaments, Wood craft cubes, Wax dye, Stamp ink pads, Glitter glue, Craft paint, Blendy markers, Glitter, Plastic canvas, Small canvas, Wood plaques, Craft containers, Ribbon, Upsidedown Draw Game
- Fall Basket – Fall for Jesus mug, Decorative pumpkin, Pumpkin latte ground coffee, Sage and citrus candle, Spiced pumpkin hand soap, Fall themed towels, Fall napkins, Butter rum caramels
- Date Game Night – Small blanket, puzzle, Gender Gap game, Perfect Partners game, Fruit snacks, Cookies, Pretzels
- Steelers Basket (This box gets picked three times)
- Grand Prize: 2 Tickets to the Steeler’s vs. the Giants on October 28th, XL Long sleeved Super Bowl shirt, Terrible Towel, Football keychain, Steeler junk bag, Steeler bear, Steeler bookmark, Steeler Super Bowl license plate
- Second Prize: Steeler Fleece throw, shot glass, coffee cup, small football, slippers, Jersey can Koozie, container 2 pack, bowl cozy for microwave, tailgate towel set, cooler, playing cards, wipes, napkins, bottle opener, shoe laces, large drinking cup with lid and straw, logo sox
- Third Prize: Steeler’s blanket 50X60, Scarf, Tote, Insulated cooler bag, Containers and plate for cooler, Christmas stocking, Collared Polo cap sleeved shirt – Women’s XL, bedazzled long sleeved Steeler Pride Shirt – Women’s L
- Coke Basket – Metal Tub, Radio cooler, 2 mugs, coasters and dispenser, ear buds, playing cards, 6 glasses, 4 cans and one glass bottle, recipe cards
- Basket of Purple Mums – Basket of Purple Mums
- Peacock Basket – 2 Peacock pillow covers, 1 Peacock bag, 2 Peacock napkins, 1 Peacock neck scarf, 1 Peacock trinket box, 1 Peacock notebook, 1 Peacock plate/stand, 1 Peacock flower clip, 3 pair Peacock earrings, 1 Peacock candle
- Apple Basket – Set of 3 bakeware, Apple jar, Vintage apple decorations, 2 marble apples, 4 Vintage apples
- Candy Canisters – 3 Canisters (varying sizes), cutting board, 2 wooden spoons, Nutella, Kit Kat bars, Hershey bars, Tootsie Pops, Choceur bars
- Air Fryer – Air Fryer, air fryer liners, various seasonings, hotsauce
- Beach Basket – $25 Target gift card, 3 beach bags, Raft, Water bottle, Kool pops, Off, Sunscreen, Sun decoration, Sonic lemonade, “Life is Good” cup, wine, drink cup holder for pool
- Steeler’s Bedding – 1 Steeler’s blanket 60X90, 2 Steeler’s Pillows 22X24, XL short sleeved Super Bowl Shirt, Steeler’s license plate
- Book Lover’s Basket – “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt; “Britt-Marie Was Here” by Fredrik Backman, “We begin at the End” by Chris Whitaker; “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles, 2 bookmarks, candle, mug, book light
- StoryTime – Rocking Chair, Large plush dinosaur, “Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein, Hand made crochet star blanket (blue)
This raffle will be drawn on Labor Day, September 2nd at 4PM. You do not need to be present to win.
As the school year has started back up, I want to remind everyone that next month we have a Back to School themed LEGO Competition on Saturday, September 7th at 11AM.
With all the kids back in school now it reminds me of one of my old teachers that had a lazy eye. She had a hard time controlling her pupils.
I should probably talk about what else we have coming up in the not too distant future:
- Friday, August 23rd, 6:30ish – 9ish, Board Game Night ~ This has long been a tradition to come in on a Friday and have fun playing games.
- Saturday, August 24th, 1PM – 3PM, Tech Help ~ We are a handful of tech heads that like technology and would like to help you with your stuff. We can help with cell phone, tablet, and computer problems/questions. We can talk with you about the latest tech like streaming TV, home security, cyber security, etc. This is all done for free, you just need to come in and ask for help.
- Saturday, August 24th, 7PM – 8:30PM, Bereans Group ~ This group, which is open to the public, we always discuss tough theological questions and rarely come to consensus. This time we are discussing, ‘Heretics in the pulpit!’
- Tuesday, August 28th, 7PM – 8:30PM, Bible Study ~ We just finished studying Second Corinthians and this week we will be enjoying a social night prior to starting a study of Lamentations in September.
- Every Wednesday in August, 5PM – 7PM, Rings of Power – Season 1 ~ An epic drama set thousands of years before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, following the rise and fall of kingdoms and the re-emergence of evil in Middle-earth. We will watch the entire first season prior to the release of season 2 on August 29th.
- Monday, September 2nd – Labor Day ~ We will be having our final cookout of the year and drawing the tickets for the raffle baskets at 4PM.
- Saturday, September 7th, 11AM – LEGO Competition ~ Our back to school edition of our LEGO competition. Free entry for all children in K-6 and prizes for various age categories.
Now for the part everyone always asks about, the actual food! This is the last chance for our very popular white chicken chili and Reuben sandwich. Both will be changing soon. Our specialty ice creams are Peach and Better Brownie Batter.
Thanks and God bless,
Sean
