The Benefit Sale fundraiser gets underway Friday evening with a turkey tenderloin meal served from 4:30 to 8 p.m. There will also be an "all you can eat" breakfast of pancakes & sausage served 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday morning. Both meals are by cash donation. Carryouts will be available on all meals and snacks.
The auction of donated items will begin at 6 p.m. Friday. The auction resumes at 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. when there is a break. The auction resumes 5 p.m. on Saturday and will last until all items are sold.
Entertainment Friday evening will be the Great Blue Grass Herons. Saturday evening entertainment will be the Wellman Mennonite Worship Team.
"We want to thank everyone who was so gracious in donating items for the auctions, money and food," said Edie Kemp who co-chairs this year's event with her husband Dan. "We also appreciate everyone who has volunteered to help with this special community event."
Quilts -Beautiful handmade quilts (baby- king size) comforters, wall hangings donated by local church groups, Hills Bank & Stitch & Sew.
Food -Homemade pies, bread, cakes, cookies, cornmeal, Kalona Bakery cinnamon rolls & noodles, Twin County Dairy Cheese, Farmers All Natural Creamery Cheese & Products, Boyd's Bologna, Summer Sausage & Beef Jerky, peanuts, Locally raised Lamb & Beef donated by Quality Care, Locally raised Pork donated by Larry Hershberger & Richard Beachy & others, Rug Cottage-assorted canned goodies basket, Pink Begonia-basket with assorted teas.
Handcrafted - Amish church bench by Eldon Gingerich, Schlabaugh & Sons clock & wood items, J & K Woods Lazy Susan, napkin holder, clipboard, wooden semi from Gerald Marner, Hardy Lawn Furniture wood item, Yoder Vinyl picnic table, Panes from the Heart, mirrored window frame
Gift-cards/certificates | In home meals by locals (Amish, Mennonite, Traditional, Indian Curry, Grilled, Garden Party, Dinner with Chef Joel Sigel, Brunch, Pizza, your choice, etc) Great Blue Grass Herons meal with music, Family Salon & Day Spa, Kalona Oil-oil change, Nina's Massage, Super Shine Car Wash-tokens, Kalona News-Kalona News subscription, Grandma's Corner Shop, Casey's, Essential Massage by Tracey McVey, Subway, Xtreme Detailing, Curves, CJ's Oil-oil change, George's Painting, Iowa Mennonite School Season Passes, Kalona Golf Course, Mid Prairie Season Passes, Tuscan Moon, Kalona Family Restaurant, Meridan Therapies by Gem Bender, The Parlor, Pull'r Inn, Sister's Garden.
Kalona Business Specialty Items - Appliance Barn- 14/15 cu ft freezer, Cedar Grove Fabrics-family cookbook, Buzz Miller Distributor, Eastside Feed, Everybody's Clothing, Farmer's Electric-tabletop grill, Farmer's Supply- John Deere toys, Gehman Photography-inspirational canvas wrap, Radio Shack- amplified cordless phones, Niff's Nature Nook-Roman Co angel statue, 1st Class Apparel-Red Hat Society bag & pillow, Cherry Blossom-candle & watering can, Willow Creek-Pumpkin Spice candle & accessories gift basket, Creative Memories by Rose Schrock, Kalona News- Washington Co historical books, Freedom Security Bank - executive desk, English River Antiques -1920's Mayonnaise Bowl Set, Kalona General Store-John Deere cap & bag, Yoder's Antiques-Snowmen grouping, Peggy's Place-curling iron, haircare, Shear Image-hair products, Kalona Oil- car products, Kalona Furniture-Framed teddy bear picture, Maple Ave Greenhouse, Terra Enterprise-truckload of dirt or gravel, Village Shoppe-20" x 30" braided rug, Washington Garden Decor, Woodin Wheel-mini banner w/pole.
Miscellaneous-Wilford Yoder Photography- Kalona Amish farm & shocks, Bright Futures, Living Water Graphics, Max Cast, Rediger Service Center, 24-7 Fitness, Yotty's, Jim Hauth- golf items, Jim/Dave Yoder-Pioneer corn & soybean seed, Progressive Grower Solutions- NK soybean seed, Pleasantview souvenir mugs- dated & numbered, Good Used Hobart 20 qt Mixer (Model A 200-T) w/2 stainless bowls, wire whip & paddle, Good Used Hobart Meat 12" Slicer (Model 1612) w/sharpener.
Monetary Donation - Beatty & Peterseim Funeral Homes, Bontrager Tax, Fisher Insurance Agency, English River Pellets, Foundations Unlimited, Helmuth Repair, Kalona Vet Clinic, Mennonite Mutual Aid, Miller Electric Co, Crist Schwartz Builders, Physical Therapy Services, Steve's Farm Supply, Yoder-Powell Funeral Home, and more.
This is a sample listing. Many more items will be sold. Local churches, individuals, and businesses donate items, skills, and time for this benefit sale
For additional information, please contact Dan or Edie Kemp at 319-656-3909.
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