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DONATION LEVELS
Platinum level – $2500 or more. Platinum donors will be recognized with super-sized banners in our rotunda.
Gold Level – $1000 to $2499. Gold donors will be recognized with banners in our rotunda.
Silver Level – $500 to $999. Silver sponsors will be recognized on our Silver donor banner in our south hallway.
Bronze level – $250 to $499. Bronze sponsors will be recognized on our Bronze level donor banner in our south hallway.
Donor level – Any amount can take us one step closer to supporting our youth and science education.
- All donors will be recognized on monitors in the rotunda.
FUNDRAISER RAFFLE TICKETS
In advance of the Stars Come Out Fundraiser, we are also selling raffle tickets for a Weatherby Vanguard Deluxe 308 Caliber Rifle with Scope and Bullet Through Apple Print Signed Harold “Doc” Edgerton and are including the option to purchase Edgerton Explorit Center wine glasses. Use our secure site link to purchase those raffle tickets ahead of time using the registration button below.
AUCTION ITEMS FOR DEC 7th HOLIDAY GALA
| Donated By | Auction Item |
| Aurora Husky Football Team | Top 3 Bids Get Choice of Two Aurora Husky Football Jersey’s and 1 Football Helmet Signed by 2018 State Champion Team. Top Bidder Also Gets Office Husky Game Ball |
| Edgerton Explorit Center | Bullet Thru Apple Signed Harold “Doc” Edgerton Print |
| Platte River Photography | Metal Print of Nebraska Landscape The Milky Way 20″ x 60″ |
| Rick Williams | Home Visit From Santa on Christmas Eve |
| Mary and Dan Molliconi | Metal Moose Sculpture |
| Deb and John Nelson | 200 Scratch Off Lottery Tickets |
| UNL | John Cook Autographed Volleyball |
| Hamilton Telecommunications | Arlo Pro HD 5 HD Wireless Security Cameras |
| Anonymous | Archie Manning, Peyton Manning & Eli Manning Autographed Football |
| Edgerton Explorit Center | Top 2 Bidders Get To Adopt and Name Raptor Recovery/Edgerton Educational Programming Raptors – Swainson’s Hawk and Kestrel |
| Pinnacle Bank | James Taylor & His All Star Band Concert tickets |
| Papa Bear Carvings | Nebraska “N” Wood Sculpture Carving |
| UNL | Scott Frost Autographed Football |
| Hamilton Telecommunications/Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery | Metal Eagle Print From Raptor Recovery/Edgerton Explorit Center Eagle Release, Raptor Recovery Bald Eagle Sponsorship, Eagle Book and Toy Stuffed Eagle |
| Dr. John and Lynn Wilcox | Plane Ride and Air Tour of Aurora – 2019 When Airport Reopens |
| Edgerton Explorit Center | Doc Edgerton Signed Original Print – Choice Of One Of Six. “Hammer Smashing Glass” |
| Dan Glomski | Model rocket package and Clayton Anderson (Nebraska’s First Astronaut) Autographed Book, “It’s a Question About Space.” |
| Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium/Entrap Escape Omaha | 4 Tickets to the Zoo & Aquarium, Omaha Escape Room Experience |
| Runza | Runza® Combo Meal a Week for a Year Certificate Packet |
| Clayton Anderson (Nebraska’s First Astronaut) | Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Landing One Moon Print, Autographed Copy of Clayton’s New Book “A is for Astronaut”, & Glow-in-the-dark Solar System Model |
| Deb and John Nelson | Ecuadorian Tagua Hand Crafted Palm Tree Nut Necklace |
| Lifeteam | Helicopter Ride and Gift Basket Including One Year Membership |
| UNL | Autographed Nebraska Jersey with Husker Heisman Winners |
| Susan Books and Gifts | New Sprouts Serve It Set, Stuffed Monkey, Janod Puzzle, $50 Gift Certificate |
| UNL | Tom Osborne Autographed Full Sized Football Helmet |
| Jessica Brock | Quilt Hand Made and An Additional Personalized T-Shirt or Baby Quilt of Your Choice (You supply the t-shirts) Great Graduation Gift Idea! |
| Pork Producers | Pork Cooking Class For 2 at Art & Soul in Lincoln |
| Ayars & Ayars | Ayars & Ayars, Inc. Skybox Use Including 15 Tickets, Concessions to January 20th, 2019 Stars Hockey Game |
| Dan and Mary Molliconi | HQST Complete Solar Genertor |
| Linda Simmons | Hand Made Personalized Memory Bear |
| Denver Broncos | John Elway Autographed Full Sized Authentic Football Helmet |
| Dan and Mary Molliconi | “Family” Window Sign |
| Aurora Screen Printing | Aurora Husky Embroidered Gear |
| Dan and Mary Molliconi | Rustic Crate End Table |
| Colorado Rockies | Trevor Story #27 Autographed Jersey with Official Baseball Card |
| Denver Broncos | Von Miller #58 Autographed Jersey |
| Susan Books & Gifts/Edgerton Explorit Center | Dr. Beaker Shake It Science Set and Edgerton Explorit Center Birthday Party |
| Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royal’s Alex Gordon #4 (UNL Graduate and 2018 Golden Glove Award Winner) Autographed Jersey, Baseball Card and Ticket Vouchers for 2019 Season Game Tickets (weekday only) |
| Edgerton Explorit Center | Harold “Doc” Edgerton’s Milk Drop Cornet Print and Shadow Box and Milk Drop Splash Handmade Bowl |
| Fonner Park/Nebraska State Fair | T-Shirt, Umbrella, Fanny Pack, DVD – Seabiscut, Coffee Cup, Koozies, Pony, Frisbee & Pen, Two 11 Day Guest Pass to State Fair, State Fair Hats |
| Hammacher Schlemmer | Spy Rover With Camera and VR Googles, Sky Force Combat Drone Set |
| The Leadership Center | Leadership Center Pool Party |
| The Leadership Center | Catch and Release Fishing Party With Bonfire/Starter Fishing Pole Kit |
| Aurora Police Department | 2 Hour Ride Along With An Aurora Police Officer (Individuals Under 18 Must Sign A Waiver) |
| Crane Trust | Three Certificates for Sandhill Crane Viewing Experience For 2 |
| Glidden Canoe Rental | Tanking Trip for 6 |
| City of Aurora/Aurora News Register | Family Pool Pass & One Year Subscription to the Aurora News Register |
| Culligan of Hastings | Metered Water Softener rent Free for 12 Months And 5 Bags of Softener Salt |
| The Snake Guy | 2 Hour Educational Entertainment Snake Experience Snakes 12 Feet to 12 Inches |
| Walmart | 24″ Gaunlet Red Bike |
| Odyssey/Hastings Community Theater | Hastings Community Theatre tickets (2) and $25 to The Odyssey, Downtown Hastings |
| Tom Kreager – Artist and Chair of Hastings College Art Department | Hand-blown Glass Sculpture |
| Snider’s Outdoor Power/Aurora Meat Block | Green Mountain Dry Rub and Pellets, Meat Package From Aurora Meat Block |
| Prairie Pride Brewing Company/Aurora News Register | Prairie Pride Brewing Gift Basket, One Year Subscription to Aurora News Register |
| The Renaissance | Bundle of Aurora Art Prints |
| Aurora Fitness Center/Touch of Health | Gym Membership and 1/2 Hour Massage |
| Heartland Jewelry | Earrings and Purse |
| Aurora Eye Care Professionals | Armani Sunglasses |
| First Street Brewing Company | Tour & Taste – Tour of Brewery and Flight of Beer Plus Special Samples for 8 |
| Aurora Veterinarian Clinic/Dog Stars | Bag of Dog Food, Two 6 Week Basic Dog Obedience Sessions, Dog Accessory Package |
| City of Aurora | Two 18 Hole Rounds of Golf with 1 Cart |
| Rustic Crate Sofa Table and Decorative Accessories | |
| Dan and Mary Molliconi | Embroidered Nebraska Blanket and $25 Gift Certificate |
| Bearded Buffalo | Bearded Buffalo Golf Simulation Gift Certificate |
| Aurora Husky Basketball Team | Signed Basketball By 2018/2019 High School Boys Basketball Team |
| UNL | Autographed Scott Frost Poster |
| Dan and Mary Molliconi | Rustic Red Coffee Table/Toy Box |
| Susan Books & Gifts/Oriental Trading Company | Play & Work Decorative Sign and Oriental Trading Company Gift Certificate |
| Lied Lodge & Conference Center at Arbor Day Farm/Lincoln Escape Room | Bed and Breakfast Certificate, Lincoln Escape Room Experience |
| Bosselman Companies | Danger Football Gift Basket With 4 Season Tickets, Tommy Gunz Gift Card, Pump & Pantry Gift Card |
| Sack Lumber/Interstate Battery/Walmart | Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Driver Bit Set & $50 Interstate Battery Gift Certificate, Tool Box |
| Napa Auto Parts/Interstate Battery | 26 Piece Screwdriver Set & $50 Interstate Battery Gift Certificate |
| Dan and Mary Molliconi | Spirit Window Sign |
| Overland Sand & Gravel | $150 Gift Certificate Choice of Rock |
| Tom & Patty Kell/Walmart | DeWalt Driver & Bit Set , Tool Box |
| Dan and Mary Molliconi | “Dr. Seuss” Quote Window |
| Nicole Havlik | Handmade Dollhouse Package with Furniture and Accessories |
| Deb Miller/Edgerton Explorit Center | Handmade Christmas Vacation Wine rack Package Including Wine Rack, Moose Mugs, Christmas Vacation Blue Ray |
| Hupf Farms/Edgerton Explorit Center | Car Lego Kits, Edgerton Explorit Center Birthday Party |
| Susan Books & Gifts | 3D Puzzle, Monster Rally Laser Peg Kit, Newton’s Cradle |
| Hobby Lobby | Magnetic Sign “May This House Have Joy…” |
| UNL | Tom Osborne Autographed Jersey |
| Old Homestead | Live Flower Arrange in Vintage Tub |
| Menards | Sharp Junior Metal Detector |
| Aurora Screen Printing | Embroidered Aurora Husky Bag and Stuffed Husky |
| Menards | Swift Stream Camera Drone |
| Black Hills Energy | 4 passes to Escape Aurora |
| Kohl’s | Off Road Fighter 28″ Remote Control |
| Tractor Supply | Ford F-150 Remote Control Truck – Runs Up to 30 MPH |
| Dan and Mary Molliconi | “Courage” Window Sign |
| Honeysuckle Lane | Table Center Piece |
| Sam’s Club | Sky Force Combat Drone Set |
| Susan Books and Gifts | Morse Code Kit and Tronex Piano Lab |
| Denver Broncos | DeMarcus Ware #94 Autographed Jersey |
| Deb Miller/Prairie Creek Vineyards | Handmade Wine Rack, Prairie Creek Vineyards Gift Basket and Edgerton Wine Glasses |