Pinecrest Elementary Kick-Off to Summer Carnival & Auction

4 Gift Certificates each for a complimentary oil change with up to six quarts of conventional motor oil (no diesel or synthetic oil) at Dick Scott Motormall in Fowlerville, MI.

One hour. Of not folding laundry. Not fixing the lawnmower. Not searching for a lost blankie or toy, assisting with home work, cooking, carpooling or sitting at soccer practice. One hour. For you. Head to the oasis of Creative Wellness and enjoy a one hour massage with either Monika or Jim. Breathe deep and for one blissful hour enjoy total relaxation. You deserve this.

Sit in the warm summer sun and know your eyes are protected with this pair of Elizabeth Arden sunglasses. 100% UV protection to keep your peepers safe! 

Playmakers is one of my favorite stores on the planet. Knowledgeable staff here really care about making sure you're happy. Plantar fasciitis? Exceptionally large toe box? These people have solutions to everything and a shoe for every foot. Running, yoga, lounging - there are options for what suits you. Support our Pinecrest Puppies by bidding on this $25 gift card. 

Playmakers is one of my favorite stores on the planet. Knowledgeable staff here really care about making sure you're happy. Plantar fasciitis? Exceptionally large toe box? These people have solutions to everything and a shoe for every foot. Running, yoga, lounging - there are options for what suits you. Support our Pinecrest Puppies by bidding on this $25 gift card. 

Sharpen your basketball skills while having a great time! This certificate entitles you to one week at the Andre Hutson Basketball Camp - June 19-23, 2017.Winning bidder will choose ONE option:

A) Entering 2^nd through entering 6^th grade: 8:30am-12:30pm

B) Entering 7^th Grade through High School 1:30pm-5:30pm

Camp takes place at Hannah Community Center. Please see the EL Parks and Rec catalog for additional information. Sponsored by the East Lansing Basketball Club.

Private lessons are the secret weapon that turns good musicians into great ones. If your aspiring Jimi Hendricks or YoYo Ma wants to take it to the next level, this gift card entitles you to once month of free private lessons at Marshall Music.

Head to the Peacock Road Tree Family Farm for a Hayride and Bonfire Party for 13. This would make a memorable birthday party or family outing! Located in Laingsburg this short drive will take you a world away. Feed the goats, visit the pumpkin patch or maybe take a pony ride, there's something for everyone!Additional guests are welcome for $8/person. Valid October 1 - December 24. a $300 value.

www.peacockrff.com

The day after our auction ends, you could be watching the Tigers play the Orioles at Comerica park! Enjoy your two tickets in the Outfield Box (sec 139, row 20) and take in life at the Ballpark. This $70 value could be yours! Tickets will be available to the winning bidder at 9pm on Tuesday, May 16th. 

Do you know any craft beer afficinados? No better gift than a 64 ounce growler of beer from East Lansing's own Ellison Brewery! Growler comes with a $16 gift card toward filling your growler. What sweet nectar will you choose? Gnome's Amber, Itty Bitty Brown, Kaylan's Kolsch, Tiramisu Stout? So much beer, so little time: http://www.ellisonbrewing.com This would make an excellent gift for the beer drinker in your life, be it you, a babysitter or your favorite parent council president.

In the heart of the Stadium Disctrict, this stellar brewery is one of my favorite spots in town. Ample outdoor seating, live music and and a great vibe await you at Lansing's only full-scale production facility. Velvet Villian, Angry Mayor, Official Union and many more beer, wine and craft liquors await you. The menu has something for everyone: The Linguini Incident, IPA Cheese Bombs, Chicken and Waffles and the I'm Kinda Doing Adkins Salad. The winning bidder will enjoy this $25 gift card and pint glass. 

$50 for you to spend at another great local brewery! Located in charming Williamston, Old Nation has a variety of beers to statisfy the discerning craft beer enthusiast. If you originally hail from Detroit and have fond memories of Sanders, you won't want to miss the Sanders Bumpy Cake Stout! 

If your motto is "where butter make it better," you can bet you have my attention. This certificate expires 5/31/17, so hurry and enjoy this sweet treat while it lasts! A 6-pack of Gourmet Cupcakes is waiting for you! Share with 5 friends or keep it all to yourself. I won't judge. 

Is there anything better than ice cream on a hot summer day? Enjoy a $25 gift card from an East Lansing staple, Tasty Twist! 

Is there anything better than ice cream on a hot summer day? Enjoy a $25 gift card from an East Lansing staple, Tasty Twist! 

Is there anything better than ice cream on a hot summer day? Enjoy a $25 gift card from an East Lansing staple, Tasty Twist! 

Comfort food with at twist of elegance. So many reasons to bid on this one. $25 toward the purchase of any food, beverage or merch at Beggar's. Will you stop in for half-off wine bottes on Wednesday? Maybe brunch or more your style. Try some Sympathy for the Devil chili and wash it down with a tasty craft beer, there are so many on tap to choose from! Sit at the bar or cozy up in a booth, this is a great place to people watch and take in the view of downtown East Lansing.

http://beggarsbanquet.com/

Spicy Garlic, Honey BBQ, Thai Curry, Mango Habanero. You pickin up what I'm layin down? $25 gift card to be spent at Buffalo Wild Wings on the tasty lip-smackin' food of your choice. 

Contemporary farm-to-table faire in quaint Williamston. Donut bread pudding with bourbon caramel sauce. Shrimp and crawfish etoufee. Mediterrean fritter with feta, kalmata olives and curry cream. If you aren't drooling now I am questioning your humanity. Enjoy $30 in gift cards if you're lucky enough to win this bid!

Your next night out should be here, right around the corner from Pinecrest Elementary! Dinner for two at the Spartan Hall of Fame Cafe, a destination restaurant for MSU Alumns and enthusiasts. This offer is good for two adult dinners and non alcholic beverages. (Desserts and alcohol available for purchase.) Pizza, pasta, gourmet salads, ribs, steaks and so much more! Offer good through 9/30/17.

Picture it. Summer time in East Lansing. The masses of students have returned home to their families while campus empties. You sit on one of East Lansing's most beloved patios, taking in the warm sun and view of the Broad Art Museum across Grand River. Maybe you partake of a glorious burger. Maybe a tuna melt. Maybe, just maybe, a tall cool glass of tea - whether it be iced or from Long Island, you know it will hit the spot. This $25 gift card from an East Lansing fixture could be all yours.

Zoobies. The Creole. The Cosmos. Punk Taco. What do these fine establishments have in common? You mean besides some of the most delcious food you can find in town? They're all part of the Potent Potables Project. Me? I can't wait to Punk Taco to open, if they're of the calliber of the others. If you haven't had the truffle oil popcorn at Zoobies, the brunch at Zoobies (also home to best scallops I've ever eaten), or pizza to die for at The Cosmos (Proscuitto Pear, anyone?), now is your chance. A $100 gift card for food and beverages can be yours!

This $20 gift card cannot buy happiness, but it can buy soup which is pretty much the same thing in my book. Selections change daily, but you will always find 6 handcrafted soups to temp your tastebuds. French Onion, Clam Chowder, a cream, a broth, a vegan and a seasonal. Soups aren't the only thing on the menu - try the Voodoo Pasta, Lamb Meatballs, daily Naan pizza special or many other tasty options!

$50 gift card towards the purchase of any item in the East Lansing store! 100% organic produce, all natural groceries, a delectable deli and incredible bulk food selection. Please support this locally owned and operated store (since 1997!). 

If you're anything like me, you've got a pile of clothing set aside to go to the dry cleaner. Sometime you leave it on the dresser, sometimes it's on the floor. Maybe you left it on the floor of the hallway so you wouldn't forget to take it in but now you've just gotten so used to stepping over it like a sleeping cat you don't even trip on it in the dark. Maybe that's just me. Anyhow, Baryames have been kind enough to give you a $25 gift certificate towards making your life cleaner, fresher and happier. Or at least your clothing will be!

$25 gift card to use at Eastwood Towne Center. So much shopping to choose from! Spoil your kiddo at Justice, Game Stop or Schuler Books. Or maybe you're ready to pick up some camping supplies at Dick's for your next adventure! Maybe, like me, you plan to hit up Mitchell's on Monday night for some happy hour oysters. The world is (... you knew this was coming ...) your oyster!

One-year Two Adult Family, Basic Membership at Lansing's own Potter Park Zoo! This membership entitles you to unlimited standard admission to the zoo for one year, free or discounted admission to over 100 Zoos and aquariums nationwide, discounts on Zookambi Kids Summer Camp, special "Members Only Night" party and so much more! If your kids are crazy for the zoo like mine, this $80 value is a must-have!

What do Neil Armstrong, Walt Disney, Marilyn Monroe and Barak Obama all have in common? Why, they played the ukuele*! So I ask you: are you a musical family? Better yet, do you want to be?? This pink Kala Waterman Soprano Ukulele Package from Elderly Instuments includes uke, carrying bag, tuner, instruction booklet and chord booklet. With a retail value of $70, your aspiring musician has all they need to get started on the path to musical greatness.  *Verified by a higly suspect internet post.

One 30 minute "Mini Session" either outdoors or in her Haslett studio, for one child, siblings and/or family. 10 high-resolution digital files and one mounted 11X14 print, $400 value.

Website:  www.lindsaywilkinsonphotography.com 

Instagram - @lindsaywilkinsonphotography

Enjoy one month of swim lessons (and registration fee) at the Goldfish Swim School in Okemos! Your little fish will love this bright, clean and warm pool with small class sizes and wonderful teachers! $105 value expires 4/14/18.

Do you dream of getting away but don't have the time to leave town? Are your weekends already packed with soccer games, swim lessons and t-ball? Take a weekday stay-cation! This certificate is redeemable for one week night's stay at The Wild Goose Inn Bed & Breakfast. Choose any one of their suites, all of which include a fireplace and jacuzzi. AHEM. FIREPLACE and JACUZZI. In the morning instead of rushing around packing lunches and frantically scarfing down toast while letting the dog out, enjoy a homemade breakfast made by someone else. They'll even do the dishes. You deserve this.