Irish Christmas Auction Bidding Now Open
Irish Christmas Auction Bidding Now Open
ELLICOTTVILLE, NY - Ellicottville is getting into the holiday spirit and the weather will soon help kick ski season into full gear. A tradition around the holidays is “Bob McCarthy’s” Irish Christmas, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ellicottville. In their 15th year, Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas fundraiser had to adapt to ensure support for Santa’s Workshop and the Sheriffs Santa Program, that provides gifts to help make Christmas better for less fortunate families in our community. This year’s situation makes this even more important.
YOU can help with a donation and get a special lapel pin of “McCarthy in the top hat” created from the original artwork of Shad Nowicki. The pins are available at many downtown businesses.
The Rotary will continue the tradition of Irish Christmas by auctioning McCarthy and McCarthy-like unique pieces paired with fabulous baked goods from local donors, combining the best of silent/live and on-line auctions. The more than 20 auction pieces are now on display at participating restaurants and businesses in the Village.
Bidding and winning an item is simple – You have three ways to bid:
View and bid on each item on display at participating businesses using the bid sheet.
You can view all auction items online at brookslefeberauctions.com or ellicottvillerotary.com
Bid on any item at the FB Live online auction, set for Friday, December 18th at 7:00pm.
(The highest bid from all locations will be posted on the Rotary Website daily.)
Remember, each unique, handcrafted item is paired with a fabulous dessert from a local baker, just as Bob imagined. Of course, the actual dessert will not be on display as it will be baked fresh for the Dec 18th auction.
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:
Alexandra – Vintage Handpainted Toy Chest
Dina’s – Bob’s Sewing Table
Daff – Barbara Fox “County Clare” Print
EBC – Brooks Restored Chest
The Winery of Ellicottville – Weeping Santa Litho
John Harvard’s – Frederickson Pie Box
Finnerty’s – Foursome @ Springville Country Club
Katy’s Café – Bob’s Magic Rocking Horse
Katy’s Café – Hughey Dunn’s Rustic Table
Kazoo II – Ed Fred’s Jewelry Cabinet
Madigan’s – Original McCarthy Pie Box
MSG – Dale’s Baby Cradle & Quilt
Purple Doorknob – Ed Frederickson Pie Box
The Gin Mill – Signed Sabres Jersey
The Sliver Fox – Bob’s Birdhouse & Wine
Villaggio – Antique Wooden Chest
The Taqueria – Ed Frederickson Pie Box
Watson’s – Chocolate Basket & Wine
The Traditional Irish Whiskey Basket is not part of the online auction so you can only bid on it in person at E-Ville Sprits & Wines. Donated by Cynthia Gibbons and Mike Kay, this fabulous basket of 6 unique bottles of Irish Whiskey includes a McCarthy Shamrock and other surprises.
Get into the spirit of the season by participating in Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas and help our local merchants and restaurants by shopping local while viewing the great auction items.
Don’t forget: The Rotary will be hosting the Facebook "LIVE" auction on Dec. 18th at 7:00 PM. Please make sure you "LIKE" Ellicottville Rotary's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/evillerotary so you can join them for the Facebook LIVE auction.
If you want to help this great cause by making a monetary donation, you can mail a check to Rotary Foundation at PO Box 101, Ellicottville, NY 14731 or donate directly at the ellicottvillerotary.com website; a receipt will be sent to you for your taxes. Please help give back to families in the community.
