“Bob McCarthy’s” Irish Christmas Goes Totally Virtual
“Bob McCarthy’s” Irish Christmas Goes Totally Virtual
A tradition around the holiday season is “Bob McCarthy’s” Irish Christmas”, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ellicottville. In our 16th year we had hoped to go back to a live event with the help of Ellicottville Brewing Co. However, in light of the recent surge of the pandemic, we must move to a “virtual only auction” like last year. We are cancelling the live event at EBC.
A Facebook Live broadcast of the online auction at brookslefeberauctions.com will replace the live event. This was a ton of fun last year and we have made some changes to improve the experience. Starting this week, you can view the auction items at Brooks’ website and bid on them now or at the online auction Friday, Dec. 17th starting at 7:00pm.
We continue Bob’s tradition by auctioning McCarthy and McCarthy-like unique pieces paired with fabulous baked goods from local donors. More than 20 auction pieces are on display at participating restaurants and businesses in the Village.
Bidding on and winning an item will be simple:
1. View and bid on each item on display at participating businesses using the the QR Code.
2. You can view and bid on all auction items online at brookslefeberauctions.com.
3. Join FB Live and bid at brookslefeberauctions.com on Friday, December 17th at 7:00pm.
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 17th auction.
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:
• Alexandra – An Original Bob McCarthy Pie Box
• Dina’s – An Original Bob McCarthy Cabinet
• Daff – Ed Frederickson’s Birdhouse creation
• EBC – Hugh Dunn’s Rustic Table
• Winery of Ellicottville – Saisons Inn Stay
• Finnerty’s – Dahlin Signed Sabres Jersey
• Katy’s Café –Dan Aldrich Aerial Photo
• Katy’s Café – “Dine Ellicottville” Gift Card Basket
• Kazoo II – Ed Frederickson’s Bow Pie Box
• Madigan’s – Ed Frederickson’s Octagon Pie Box
• MSG – Ed Frederickson’s Bow Pie Box
• Purple Doorknob – An Original McCarthy Pie Box
• Gin Mill – Foursome at Springville Country Club
• Sliver Fox – Bob’s Birdhouse & Wine
• Villaggio – Ed Frederickson’s Night Table
• Ellicottville Coffee Co. – Wooden Star Box
• Watson’s – Chocolate Basket & Wine
One of the favorites, 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 located on Monroe St. Donated by Cynthia Gibbons and Mike Kay, this fabulous basket includes 6 unique bottles of Irish Whiskey 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, we will host the Facebook "LIVE" auction on Dec. 17t at 7:00pm. Please make sure you "LIKE" Ellicottville Rotary's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/evillerotary so you can join us for the Facebook LIVE auction.
If you would like to help this great cause by making a donation, you can mail a check to the Rotary Foundation at PO Box 101, Ellicottville, NY 14731 or donate on the ellicottvillerotary.com website and we will send a receipt for your taxes. Please help give back to families in the community this holiday season. For more information, contact Greg Cappelli at 716-474-7832.