[Colorado-Talk] 2025 NFBCO State Convention auction offerings revealed

[kevan nfbco.org]

Greetings all,

Below find our 2025 list of convention auction items. Bring a little extra cash and be ready for bidding frenzy.


1)           Downtown Colorado Springs Fine Dining
Get your taste buds ready for a phenomenal experience any foodie would die for, donated by the Downtown Colorado Springs Chapter! This package includes a $150 gift certificate for the Famous Steakhouse, comparable to any big city steakhouse like Morton's, Elways, or Del Frisco. A fine dining experience in the heart of downtown Springs. Tip not included. It also includes a $100 gift certificate to Cacao Chemistry, an amazing candy store and sweet shop less than half a block from the famous. Much of their candy is made in-house. Value: $250

2)           Mile High Avalanche exclusive
Signed Colorado Avalanche Nathan Mackinnon jersey. The estimated value is $650.

3)           Treat yourself to the ultimate cozy night in with Denver Chapter's luxurious "Cozy Night at Home" basket!
Snuggle up in a soft faux fur blanket, pour a glass of wine into elegant glasses, and indulge in rich, decadent chocolates. Satisfy your cravings with a $50 Uber Eats card and a $100 See's Candies gift certificate-all beautifully packaged in a sleek black tote. A $275 value of pure comfort and delight!

4)           It's all about braille! Donated by Julie Hunter, Louis Braille silver dollar. It is inset on a dark blue background next to a stylish profile of Louis' head and shoulders.  The artwork was taken from an APH publication at the time of the 200th anniversary of Braille's birth.  The portrait is a side view of shoulders and head done in a variety of colors.  The face is black, and the hair is swirls of many bright colors.  The number 200 is printed in the upper right corner, and his name is written in large multi-colored letters across the bottom of the picture. It is in a black wood frame that is approximately 9x11 inches.  It has a prop thing on the back so it can stand on a shelf or be hung on the wall.  $80 value

5)           CCB-Handcrafted elegance meets indulgent delight!
This basket features a gorgeous handmade wooden cutting board, lovingly crafted by the talented students of the Colorado Center for the Blind. Pair it with a $50 Visa gift card, a bottle of wine, two sparkling wine glasses, and an assortment of delicious cheeses. It's the perfect recipe for an unforgettable night in-or a stylish spread when guests come calling. A must-have basket valued at $300!

6)           Let's go golfing! Two hours of pro golf lessons at City Golf, located in the Train Wreck restaurant, and $50 for food at the Train Wreck. Donated by Colorado Springs Chapter $250 value

7)           Let's go golfing! Two hours of virtual golf play at City Golf inside the Train Wreck and $50 gift card to the Train Wreck for food. Donated by Colorado Springs Chapter $150 Value

8)           Put on the dog! Dog grooming up to $150 at JNM Dog Spa in Arvada, Colorado. Donated by Colorado Springs Chapter $150 value

9)           Dining and Fun in Boulder
Mountain Sun Pub $25, The Buff $20, 3 $15 CineMark Movie Pass's, Sforno $50, T'ACO $50, The Kitchen $100, 2 $50 Pasta Jay's $50 Donated by Boulder Valley Chapter Value $390

10)        $150 gift card to Alamo Drafthouse
Enjoy a night out at the movies. Luxury reclining seats. Connected cocktail bar. Food and drinks delivered to your theater seat. A large menu with everything from dill pickle popcorn to pizza, salads, sandwiches, and more. Gluten-free and vegan options available. Donated by Mile High Value $150

11)        Two tickets to see Colorado Avalanche vs. Florida Panthers. Game is December 11th. Panthers won the Stanley Cup last year. Donated by Mile High, Value $200

12)        A beautiful treasure chest. This unique chest is made of pine with a gold oak finish. It has canary yellow flocking. The hardware is black. The front handle is an antique black knob that has a fleur de lis design. It measures 16L by 11W by 9H. Donated by Zack Parks, Value $250

13)        Tasty brownies for your convention delight. Thanks to Pipi Adams of Mile High Value $50

14)        Relax differently at the best Denver spa with a craft beer in hand. Donated by Jessica Beecham Oakwell Beer Spa, Value $299

15)        Whiskey, wine, and charcuterie. Charcuterie Board serves 3 to 4; this platter includes 5 to 6 types of cheese, meat, fruit, olives, nuts, and other fixings.
A bottle of wine. A Talnua Whiskey Flight. This bundle includes one shooter of each of our whiskies (Heritage Selection, Continuum Cask, Bourbon Cask & Stave Series, Virgin White Oak Cask, and Coffee Liqueur). Donated by Lisa Bonderson and Julie Nissen, Value $90

16)        Talnua Whiskey
The bottle is a very special Cask-Strength Single-Barrel Whiskey for the event and a portion of the proceeds from each bottle will be donated to Colorado Parks & Wildlife to support the conservation of our state's natural wonders, wildlife, and outdoor experiences.
This whiskey is triple distilled from a mashbill of un-malted and malted barley and aged for 3 years and 10 months in New American Oak before it was finished in a single Weller Bourbon Barrel. Limited release 200 bottles.
A portion of each sale to benefit Colorado Parks & Wildlife, furthering Talnua's aim to raise $10,000 for conservation efforts. Donated by Lisa Bonderson & Julie Nissen. Value $110

17)        Poor Richards $150 gift card, it's a toy store. It's a bookstore. It's a coffee shop. It's a pizza place. It's a bar. It has acoustic music in the evening. It's poor Richards in downtown Colorado Springs. Richard Skorman is former mayor, former city councilman, and entrepreneur. He opened this iconic venue in 1976. He is also a huge supporter of the National Federation of the Blind.  Donated by Downtown COS Value $150

18)        This aint no Steak and Shake. Dinner at the iconic Elway's Steakhouse $175 gift card.  Donated by Downtown COS Value $175

19)        A Night on the Town - Enjoy an unforgettable evening with two theater tickets to a show of your choice, a $50 VISA gift card to savor dinner at your favorite restaurant, and a $25 Uber gift card to make transportation simple and convenient. This package provides everything you need for a perfect night out.
Donated by Blind Parents. Value $200

20)        Time for Trader Joe's! Time for Trader Joe's!
Big reusable bag of yummy, delicious stuff from Trader Joe's. A silver American eagle dollar, which is worth about $50. Donated by Colorado Springs Chapter. Value $200

21)        Irish and Italian, more good eats! Jack Quinn's gift card, and $100 Red Gravy gift card. Donated by Downtown COS, Value $200

22)        Bronco's hoodie, Large, Donated by Doug Beeham, Value $99

23)        Bronco's hoodie, Medium, Donated by Doug Beecham, Value $69

24)        Broncos Jacket, Medium, donated by Doug Beecham, Value $80

25)        Kansas City Chiefs hoodie, Large, donated by Doug Beecham, Value $69

26)        Cold Beer and Hot Food, Oskar Blues, 4 locations from Springs to Lions. $150 gift card. Donated by Downtown COS $150 value

27)        Is it Jamaica? Is it Italian? It's Rasta Pasta. Great food, donated by downtown COS $150 Value

28)        Guaranteed to warm you up on a cold Colorado winter's night: hand-knitted blanket donated by Brittany Savage, $300 Value

29)        Guaranteed to warm you up on a cold Colorado winter's night: hand-knitted blanket donated by Brittany Savage, $300 Value

30)        The Ultimate Candy Basket, mostly gourmet chocolate, but there are some other surprise sweets. Cacao Chemistry makes much of its candy in-house, along with some imported chocolate. Donated by Downtown COS Value $170

31)        A luxury stay, enjoy 1 night at the brand-new Limelight Boulder Hotel. Donated by Boulder Valley Chapter, $265 Value

32)        Bottle of 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles wine from the Frances Ford Coppola vineyard with the following items from the CCB woodworking shop
8 by 9 inch cutting board, Set of 6 coasters, Self-balancing wine bottle holder, Value $100

33)        Feel better than ever, super special spa basket. This is a delight! Contains everything you need to feel better than your best! So just relax and bid high, donated by Wild West Chapter, $150 value

At your service,
Kevan Worley
303-929-2369
Manager Project Literacy, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado
The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
Colorado Center for the Blind believes when you believe in yourself and experience a thriving community of positive blind people, nothing can hold you back from pursuing your dreams.

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