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Festival of Trees - Grundy County Historical Society
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Morris, IL 60450

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Bidding Starts: Wednesday Nov 1 Bidding Ends: Saturday Nov 25

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Sat, November 25, 2023 @ 5:00 PM Grundy County Historical Society’s 28th Annual Festival of Trees BID HERE Members of the community, including businesses, along with the museum volunteers, decorate a variety of Christmas trees, centerpieces, and wreaths. Bidders will find every size and style imaginable, from whimsical and traditional to woodsy, elegant, and more. Some of the trees are traditional and others quite unusual. WHAT TYPE OF AUCTION: This is a Timed, Online-Only Auction in Morris, IL to help fund the operations of the Grundy County Historical Society and Museum. Bidding is now open. WHAT TYPE OF ITEMS: Members of the community, including businesses along with museum volunteers, have decorated a variety of Christmas trees, centerpieces, wreaths and more. MAY I PREVIEW: The museum is open Thu-Fri-Sat from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. It will be open until 7:00 PM on Friday, November 24th for last minute viewing. Contact the museum for more information – 815-942-4880. Raffle Items and Tickets are also available at the museum. WHEN DOES IT END: Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT. If a bid is placed during the last minute, the lot will be extended 1 minute. WHERE & WHEN DO I PICK-UP MY ITEMS: Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at 510 W. Illinois Ave, Morris, IL 60450. Delivery is also available (Monday evening) in the Grundy County Area for an additional $25. Call before bidding for delivery requests. HOW DO I PAY: A 10% Buyers Premium will be added to the final invoice to cover website fees. Credit cards will be charged after the auction closes and an invoice will be emailed as proof of payment when you pick up your item(s). SELLER: Grundy County Historical Society and Museum. Auction conducted by Lucky Auctions LLC 531 Bedford Rd, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 931-0699 IL Auction Firm License: 444.000601 www.bidluckyauctions.com 1 Natural Elegance 7 ½ ft pine tree adorned with vintage Santa's along with glistening gold and bronze, copper, ornaments, dazzled with leaves, berries, and branches. 700 lights complete this gorgeous tree!! The tree is nested at the bottom with white birch logs, pres... 2 Pink Barbie A cute 2 ft pink flocked and decorated tree that includes a new Barbie doll dressed in a pink gingham dress, as depicted in the Barbie movie. A fluffy pink Barbie throw is also a fun addition to this Barbie set. Decorated and donated by Theresa Lamb... 3 Movie Night 3 ft popcorn pre-lit tree with red & white striped ornaments, string popcorn garland with cranberries, with a red & white striped tree skirt. Complemented with a popcorn tub filled with AMC theatre popcorn, G.H. Cretors caramel popcorn, boxes of M&M'... 4 Have a Victorian Christmas 4 ft white pre-lit tree, unique & elegant pastel ornaments with beautiful silver sprays and lovely ribbon, embellished with tulle intertwined throughout the tree. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 5 Easter Tree 3 ft pre-lit white tree, with light pink ornaments and Easter rabbit ornaments. Embellished with Easter bunny driving chicks to dinner; bunnies galore going to Easter Parade. A large Easter bunny is guarding the tree. Donated & decorated by Jan Hible... 6 Royalty Elegant 4 ft pre-lit tree decorated in shades of blue and highlighted with touches of gold, including a gold tree skirt. A sweet deer peeks out from underneath this tree. Donated and decorated by Theresa Lamb of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. 7 Joyful Snowy Holiday This 3 ft pre-lit tree is trimmed with delightful wood ornaments, wrapped in burlap, with a burlap bow. Burlap tree skirt and lighted black lantern complete this display! Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 8 Have a Magical Christmas with Disney 2 ft pre-lit tree. Bring the Disney magic home with dozens of Keepsake Hallmark Christmas ornaments with a unique tree skirt, complemented with a Disney musical ornament under the tree. Disney ornaments donated by Tom & Lisa Wawczak. Tree Decorated b... 9 Farm Fresh Christmas Trees Two snow needled Christmas trees pre-lit in a red wooden box. Decorated with wooden ornaments, small red & white ornaments, and red berries. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 10 America The Beautiful A beautiful 4 ft white pre-lit Christmas tree embellished with white stars and blue birds. Complementing this display is an oil rendering of an old American barn and truck, honoring America! Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler. 11 Delightfully Gingerbread 4 ft pre-lit tree adorned with enchanting gingerbread cookies, a whimsical house, and trees. Red and white striped tree skirt and gingerbread house kit are included to complete this tree. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 12 Awaiting Holiday Mail A beautiful 3 ft pre-lit Christmas tree embellished with red and white ornaments. An antique mailbox and card holder complement this display. "Mail delivered, rain or snow." Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler. 13 Nostalgic Gumball Machine The classic gumball machine by Northwestern is ready to bring back memories of childhood past! Gumballs included. Donated by George Gore. 14 Woodland Holiday Adorable woodland creatures are waiting for winter's arrival, nestled in a 4 ft pre-lit tree enhanced with berries, pinecones, and ornaments and resting in a rustic wooden container. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 15 Dear Santa Bring Wine 4 ft flocked pre-lit snow needle pine tree, with elegant white bulbs with wine glasses on them. Decorated with red ribbon, red bulbs, and red berry sprays on top of the tree. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 16 Holiday Adventure 4 ft pre-lit tree adorned with red/black buffalo plaid ribbon and old paneled station wagons, ready for your next adventure. A buffalo plaid tree skirt complements this tree. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 17 Classy Christmas 4 ft pre-lit tree, standing in a beautiful urn, embellished with gorgeous bronze, green, and burgundy ornaments, and complemented with a sheer ribbon bow. Two majestic deer sit beside this tree. Decorated by Vicki Cunnea Blair. 18 Crystal Bowl Centerpiece Three-piece crystal bowl and candle sticks centerpiece, enhanced with silver and green Christmas décor. Decorated by Jan Hibler. 19 Graceful Christmas This beautiful centerpiece is adorned with red ornaments, a sparkling ribbon bow, and complemented with a gorgeous cut glass vase trimmed with a ruby edge. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 20 A Beauty & A Cutie The Beauty is a beautiful copper painted Tiffany-style stained glass rose panel, reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast, adding year-round color and privacy to any window. This handmade piece, based on a pattern by Ed Sibbett, Jr. measures 10.5" x 13.5"... 21 Vintage Nativity Beautiful 12-piece Nativity set in a rustic crèche surrounded by pine trees. "Rejoicing the birth of Jesus." Nativity Set donated by Dorothy Mettille. Decorated by Karen Zelko & Tammy Halterman. 22 Fashionable Snowman This chic heel is all decked out for the first snow waltz, welcoming the winter season. A fluffy star is included in this display, honoring someone we love. Donated & decorated by Beth Claypool. 23 Christmas Glitz & Glam Everyone needs a little sparkle at Christmas. Allow this unique heel and white poinsettias to do the trick. Decorated and donated by Beth Claypool. 24 Penguin Family Centerpiece A family of 3 penguins nestled on a crystal plate sitting upon morning snow embellished with Christmas greens. Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler. 25 Lighting the Way Beautiful centerpiece embellished with a lantern and a candle, adorned with a majestic reindeer. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 26 Christmas Morning "Special" Breakfast This porcelain black and white sleigh is filled with breakfast goodies from Trader Joe's: Trader Joe corn flakes, dried banana chips, Coffee K-Kups, cookie butter spread, oatmeal, blueberry mix, buttermilk pancake, a Christmas towel, muffin mix, mapl... 27 Stunning Lantern A majestic lantern nestled in a gorgeous wreath centerpiece, crowned with a beautiful ribbon bow and poinsettia. Donated by Reeves-Baskerville Funeral Home. 28 Merry Christmas to Me! Treat yourself for the holidays with this basket filled with beautiful pieces: A plaid fringe Kimono (one size), gray clutch purse, Nikibiki cami (one size), necklace, and sunglasses. Donated by Heidi Kindlespire, GIGI'S. 29 Winter Snow A delightful snowman nestled in a gorgeous wreath centerpiece complemented with a pretty ribbon bow! Decorated by Karen Zelko. 30 Christmas Cardinal Since cardinals mean hope and joy, this Christmas pump will be sure to bring hope and joy to your home! Decorated and donated by Beth Claypool. 31 Let It Snow!! A charming centerpiece display including an 18" pre-lit tree surrounded by gifts with an ol' fashioned train car with snowman wishing you all a "Merry Christmas." Decorated by Karen Zelko. 32 Merry Christmas To All 24" tree embellished with wooden ornaments and topped with a charming bow and wooden truck. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 33 Picture Perfect Christmas Beautifully embellished picture frame with greens, tin snowflakes, ornaments, and a ribbon bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 34 HO HO HO Adorable jolly Santa is ready to wish you a wonderful Holiday Season. Donated by Apple Butter & Shugies. 35 Apothecary Centerpiece A beautiful white Christmas tree adorns this apothecary jar nesting upon Christmas greenery and pinecones on a silver platter. Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler. 36 Holiday Lantern This black lantern trimmed with gold has a glitzy shiny gold snowman inside amidst fresh fallen snow, embellished with a holiday bow. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 37 Farmall International Tractor Tree 4 ft pre-lit green tree decorated with lighted tractor lights and tractor ornaments. Tractor ornaments are also on the tree, including a Farmall "A" "ERTL" tractor. Complementing this tree are IH checkers and cloth with bag. Donated & decorated by Ja... 38 Merry Christmas Deere! This 3 ft pre-lit tree is done in the John Deere theme. It contains John Deere tractors and ornaments. The antlers add a little sparkle! Complete with a Merry Christmas tractor and Lego set. Donated & decorated by JoEllyn Johnson, Century 21 Coleman-... 39 Rustic Barn Wood Window Box 3 ft long, with a 2 ft tree! Battery operated lights with greens, berries, & birds. A round rustic wreath with mixed burlap and red & black check ribbon. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 40 May Your Holiday Suit You To A Tee Golf pre-lit tree in a Callaway golf bag, 4-1/2 ft pre-lit pine tree, with unique golf bag with irons and putter in tree. Old fashioned woods for stand ornaments, with green and burlap bulbs, with beautiful holiday ribbon. Donated and decorated by S... 41 Highland Cow Christmas Our Scottish furry friend is wishing you a very Merry Christmas!! Portrayed by Tami Ferguson. 42 Believe in Christmas This adorable child and his favorite friend are anxiously waiting for Santa's arrival! Portrayed by Tami Ferguson. 43 Wishing You A Merry Christmas This 6 ft flocked slim line tree is loaded with fun and adorable red and green ornaments, plus some "Merry Christmas" signs. It sits in a black, wood-like box, allowing it to fit just about anywhere. Donated & decorated by JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa L... 44 Reindeer Christmas This adorable 18" lighted wreath is decorated with 3 loveable reindeer, berries, and a beautiful red plaid and gray ribbon bow. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 45 The World of Avatar 3 ft pine pre-lit tree with colorful ornaments flying in the land of Pandora with Na'vi warriors on their banshees flying in the forest. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 46 Enjoying a Peaceful Moment Imagine yourself sitting for a moment, maybe sipping hot chocolate, anticipating the holidays ahead and glad to have this break on a charming 48" bench decked out with black & white buffalo plaid pillows, adorable gnomes, firelight lantern, pinecone,... 47 Christmas Vacation Grab your sleigh and join your friends for an afternoon of sledding fun! Portrayed by Tami Ferguson. 48 Snow on the I&M Canal Our local artist, Linda Steger's rendering of the bridge over the I&M Canal in Morris, Illinois. Portrayed & donated by Linda Steger. 49 Birds of a Feather 4 ft pre-lit flocked tree trimmed in dark blue and green ornaments, frosted berries, and a beautiful pine tree encased under glass ornaments. Complemented with beautiful peacock feathers and a bark-like ribbon bow. A whimsical bird all decked out for... 50 Christmas Ball 5 ft pre-lit dress form tree all decked out with white sprays and white dresses. Her minky jacket is the perfect piece to complete her ensemble. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 51 Maybe Next Year! A wire basket filled with a Christmas tree, sign, 3 elf ornaments, 1 tin ornament, set of 4 cups, deck of cards, stocking cap, and 6 ornaments. Go Cubs!! Donated by Joan Workman, Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. 52 Love of Baseball Enjoy this outdoor baseball boy statue sitting on a resin bench - 36 inches! Donated and decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 53 Joyful Christmas This charming 4 ft pre-lit tree is adorned with beautiful red ornaments, delightful bird houses, with white berries and metal sayings. Complemented by a beautiful red ribbon bow and sparkling sprays, complemented by a twinkling red tree skirt. Donate... 54 Sparkle Up Your Holiday A beautiful 5 ft flocked tree wrapped in lovely snow ornaments, sparkle ornaments, snowflakes, silver ornaments, and a pretty ribbon bow. To complement this tree is an adorable penguin family, just to make you smile! Decorated by Karen Zelko. 55 Yuletide Mantel Elegant mantel décor embellished with gorgeous greens, silver and red ornaments enhanced with sparkling silver trees and ribbon bows. Decorated by Karen Zelko, Tammy Halterman, & Sandi Dransfeldt. (Fireplace and logs not included.) 56 Christmas on the Farm Rustic barn door decorated with a country lighted 30" wreath, trimmed in red jingle bells and ornaments, complemented with beautiful ribbon bows. Barn door donated by Travis Wills. Wreath donated by JoEllyn Johnson. 57 Off Season Batter Up Bird Bath - Concrete H30"BW13" weight: 99 lbs. Safe for outdoor use or indoor. With the love of baseball and bird watching, this decorated yard art features bats as pedestal, ball & glove as birdbath. It is surrounded by two small, decorate... 58 Woodland Wonders Rustic 4 ft tree filled with delightful forest animals anticipating winter's arrival. Complemented by a burlap tree skirt, pinecones, and greens, and an adorable deer under the tree. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 59 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter 4 ft pre-lit spruce tree. The young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, and the Elder Wand. Harry Potter is playing cards in a tree Gryffindor beanie hat, Gryffindor crest... 60 Country Christmas A 5 ft pre-lit slim line flocked tree adorned with black & white buffalo plaid and burlap ornaments. Nestled among the branches are adorable white birds and pillow ornaments. A country plaid bow is added, and plaid tree and pillow ornament sits besid... 61 Winter Friends A 4 ft pre-lit tree nestled in a rustic container embellished with dark silver and muted green ornaments. There is a beautiful bird and his nest sitting in the tree, complemented with a beautiful ribbon bow. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 62 Country Christmas This 30" wreath is all decked out with burlap and an inset of a large wooden snowflake, welcoming your guests for the holidays. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 63 Cool Yule Attractive 6 ft pre-lit "snowed" slim line tree, decorated in tones of light blue and white. Features a sparkling snowflake underneath the tree. Complete with a pretty light blue tree skirt. Decorated and donated by Theresa Lamb & JoEllyn Johnson of... 64 Nature's Holiday This 4 ft pre-lit tree is nestled in a tall container, decorated with pinecones and pretty ornaments, with little furry creatures peeking out. White birch logs are sitting under the tree. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 65 Here Comes Santa A beautiful wreath centerpiece with a delicate china Santa and his reindeer. Complemented with a lovely ribbon bow. Decorated by Jan Hibler. 66 Elegant Santa's Wreath 24" wreath decorated with old fashion Santa's, gold, silver, and dark green sparkling ornaments. Adorned with a beautiful green and white gold flecked ribbon. Decorated by Deb Skrtich. 67 Warm Holiday Wishes This beautiful Christmas quilt was designed and stitched by Jeanann Werges. Wouldn't this look festive in your home? Donated by Donna Sroczynski. 68 Golden Christmas This gorgeous 30" lighted wreath is embellished with beautiful gold & silver ornaments, adorned with an elegant gold ribbon bow. Donated by Donna Sroczynski. 69 Forest Glory This hand painted delightful forest scene highlights some feathered friends enjoying nature. Portrayed by Lee Kleinfeldt. 70 Joyful Gingerbread This 24" wreath is wishing you a gingerbread filled holiday! Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 71 Hats (Chef) Off To Gingerbread! 4 ft pre-lit tree is embellished with joyful gingerbread characters and are ready to bake up some yummy cookies. A delightful pair of gingerbread people, an advent calendar, and gingham tree skirt complement this tree. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 72 Teddy Bears & Hearts 4 ft pre-lit white tree is decorated with 4 Boyd Bears, cuddly brown and tan bears, complemented with red hearts. Adorned with a holiday red and green ribbon. This tree is nestled on a tan furry tree skirt accented with a musical little girl holding... 73 Of Christmas Past The holidays are steeped in tradition, of fond memories and warmth. There is something in the frigid air perhaps that lends itself to a time of nostalgia and a golden-hued glow. Much of our lives are full of fast-paced moments and an ever-changing w... 74 Ski Tree Rustic 6 ft lighted slim line tree adorned with skis, berries, brown bells, and large disc shaped "outdoorsy" ornaments. A country style box loaded with berries, greenery, and another set of skis is found under this charming tree, along with an off-w... 75 Feathered Sanctuary 5-1/2 ft slim line tree decorated with assortment of wooden bird house ornaments and burlap Santa ornaments. A birdhouse tops the tree. Enhanced with a red and white striped tree skirt and a charming ceramic bird house. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 76 Snowman Delight 4 ft pre-lit flocked tree decorated with whimsical snowmen, snowball ornaments, lovely ribbon, and of course a plaid ribbon scarf. Decorated by Julie Gerber. 77 Musical Christmas Past All of the ornaments on this tree were created out of vintage piano roll paper (used in a player piano) from damaged rolls. The paper is very old, some of it being more than 100-years-old. It is our hope that we could bring new life to a bit of histo... 78 Christmas Classic 30" wreath trimmed with a whimsical plaid ribbon. Perfect way to greet family and friends during the holidays. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 79 Glistening Snowflakes This 4 ft pre-lit slim line tree is all decked out in cozy sweater snowflake ornaments, complemented by silver and white ornaments. A beautiful silver and sparkling ribbon bow with a white tree skirt finish the look. A gorgeous snowflake beside the t... 80 Merry Christmas 24" flocked wreath adorned with black/white ornaments, jingle bells, and beautiful ribbon bows. Decorated by Joan Workman, Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. 81 HO HO HO Holiday 18" flocked wreath decked out with red & white ornaments and berries, complemented with beautiful red & white ribbon bows. Decorated by Joan Workman, Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. 82 Christmas Greetings 36" wreath embellished with a green, gold, & burgundy garland of ornaments, surrounded by glistening snow greens. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 83 Decorating the Tree Please join Ryan, Melissa, Patrick, & Tricia as they decorate their Christmas tree! Getting ready for Santa's arrival. (From the Ashton-Drake Galleries) Donated by Denise Pankey. 84 Santa's Visit Beautifully framed Norman Rockwell's rendering of Santa's visit. Donated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 85 Candy Canes & Holiday Bear Wreath 24" wreath decorated with an adorable white bear with a red stocking cap. Candy canes and shiny red ornaments surrounded by sparkling lime green sprays complement this wreath. Decorated by Deb Skrtich. 86 Have a Beary Merry Christmas A delightful centerpiece with an adorable lighted bear wishing you a very Merry Christmas before he departs for his long winter nap! Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 87 Simply Elegant 24" wreath embellished with aqua and silver ornaments, complemented with a beautiful bow. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 88 Dashing Through The Snow This delightful 30" wreath is trimmed with beautiful aqua ornaments, glistening snowflakes with an inset of an adorable sleigh, complemented with a beautiful snowflake ribbon bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 89 Plaid Tidings This adorable 18" wreath is decorated with red berries and a beautiful plaid bow. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 90 Have a Berry Nice Holiday 24" wreath embellished with blue and white berries, silver jingle bell, and shimmering ribbon bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 91 Snowmen Wishes Rustic red lantern & snowmen set atop a red/black buffalo plaid covering, nestled among Christmas greens. Donated by Karen Zelko. 92 Celebrating 100 Years!! A Longaberger Traditions collection basket (1996 edition) filled with an array of items celebrating the Society's 100-year anniversary. Basket includes a red/cream throw depicting historical places through our county, Morris: A Nostalgic Portrait Boo... 93 Oh Holy Night Beautiful porcelain Nativity set of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus set in a cream crèche embellished with greens, Christmas tree, and Holy Cross. Nativity set donated by The Thoughtful Spot. Crèche and embellishment donated by JoEllyn Johnson. 94 Barbie Christmas Basket contains: 1 Color Reveal Barbie doll & 25-piece set, 1 Barbie pets set, 1 Barbie bicycle/accessories, 1 Barbie Teacher doll/accessories, 1 Barbie Scientist doll, 1 Chelsea Butterfly Dress doll, 1 Barbie Fun-On-The-Go color & sticker activities... 95 Frosty Christmas 30" flocked tree adorned with blue & white ornaments, nestled in a basket trimmed with a beautiful plaid bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 96 Merry & Bright Christmas A magnificent wooden sleigh enhanced with a snow-covered tree and Santa's bag of presents. Donated by JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. 97 Snowy Christmas 18" wreath embellished with a large wooden snowflake, holiday ornaments, and a whimsical ribbon bow. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 98 Simply Snowy Beautiful 4 ft pre-lit tree decorated in shades of blue and touches of blush. Wood birch discs and miniature pinecones adorn the branches with snowflake ribbon to complement the plush snowman that resides outdoors with this tree. Decorated by Paula M... 99 A Pretty In Pink Christmas Who wouldn't love this adorable 6 ft pre-lit tree adorned with pink ribbon, sparkling heels, adorable purses, Barbie silhouette ornaments, and enhanced with the following Barbie items: Barbie doll #171, Barbie doll #189, Ken doll #193, 3 outfits with... 100 Angelic Christmas This beautiful lantern is adorned with a heavenly angel nestled in fresh fallen snow, surrounded by lighted stars, and complemented with lovely ribbon bows. Donated & decorated by JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby.
Auction License: IL #441.001909

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Sat, November 25, 2023 @ 5:00 PM

Grundy County Historical Society’s 28th Annual Festival of Trees

BID HERE

Members of the community, including businesses, along with the museum volunteers, decorate a variety of Christmas trees, centerpieces, and wreaths. Bidders will find every size and style imaginable, from whimsical and traditional to woodsy, elegant, and more. Some of the trees are traditional and others quite unusual.

WHAT TYPE OF AUCTION: This is a Timed, Online-Only Auction in Morris, IL to help fund the operations of the Grundy County Historical Society and Museum. Bidding is now open.

WHAT TYPE OF ITEMS: Members of the community, including businesses along with museum volunteers, have decorated a variety of Christmas trees, centerpieces, wreaths and more.

MAY I PREVIEW: The museum is open Thu-Fri-Sat from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. It will be open until 7:00 PM on Friday, November 24th for last minute viewing. Contact the museum for more information – 815-942-4880. Raffle Items and Tickets are also available at the museum.

WHEN DOES IT END: Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT. If a bid is placed during the last minute, the lot will be extended 1 minute.

WHERE & WHEN DO I PICK-UP MY ITEMS: Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at 510 W. Illinois Ave, Morris, IL 60450. Delivery is also available (Monday evening) in the Grundy County Area for an additional $25. Call before bidding for delivery requests.

HOW DO I PAY: A 10% Buyers Premium will be added to the final invoice to cover website fees. Credit cards will be charged after the auction closes and an invoice will be emailed as proof of payment when you pick up your item(s).

SELLER: Grundy County Historical Society and Museum.

Auction conducted by
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(815) 931-0699
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Natural Elegance
7 ½ ft pine tree adorned with vintage Santa's along with glistening gold and bronze, copper, ornaments, dazzled with leaves, berries, and branches. 700 lights complete this gorgeous tree!! The tree is nested at the bottom with white birch logs, pres...

Pink Barbie
A cute 2 ft pink flocked and decorated tree that includes a new Barbie doll dressed in a pink gingham dress, as depicted in the Barbie movie. A fluffy pink Barbie throw is also a fun addition to this Barbie set. Decorated and donated by Theresa Lamb...

Movie Night
3 ft popcorn pre-lit tree with red & white striped ornaments, string popcorn garland with cranberries, with a red & white striped tree skirt. Complemented with a popcorn tub filled with AMC theatre popcorn, G.H. Cretors caramel popcorn, boxes of M&M'...

Have a Victorian Christmas
4 ft white pre-lit tree, unique & elegant pastel ornaments with beautiful silver sprays and lovely ribbon, embellished with tulle intertwined throughout the tree. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

Easter Tree
3 ft pre-lit white tree, with light pink ornaments and Easter rabbit ornaments. Embellished with Easter bunny driving chicks to dinner; bunnies galore going to Easter Parade. A large Easter bunny is guarding the tree. Donated & decorated by Jan Hible...

Royalty
Elegant 4 ft pre-lit tree decorated in shades of blue and highlighted with touches of gold, including a gold tree skirt. A sweet deer peeks out from underneath this tree. Donated and decorated by Theresa Lamb of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby.

Joyful Snowy Holiday
This 3 ft pre-lit tree is trimmed with delightful wood ornaments, wrapped in burlap, with a burlap bow. Burlap tree skirt and lighted black lantern complete this display! Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

Have a Magical Christmas with Disney
2 ft pre-lit tree. Bring the Disney magic home with dozens of Keepsake Hallmark Christmas ornaments with a unique tree skirt, complemented with a Disney musical ornament under the tree. Disney ornaments donated by Tom & Lisa Wawczak. Tree Decorated b...

Farm Fresh Christmas Trees
Two snow needled Christmas trees pre-lit in a red wooden box. Decorated with wooden ornaments, small red & white ornaments, and red berries. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

America The Beautiful
A beautiful 4 ft white pre-lit Christmas tree embellished with white stars and blue birds. Complementing this display is an oil rendering of an old American barn and truck, honoring America! Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler.

Delightfully Gingerbread
4 ft pre-lit tree adorned with enchanting gingerbread cookies, a whimsical house, and trees. Red and white striped tree skirt and gingerbread house kit are included to complete this tree. Decorated by Sue Cunnea.

Awaiting Holiday Mail
A beautiful 3 ft pre-lit Christmas tree embellished with red and white ornaments. An antique mailbox and card holder complement this display. "Mail delivered, rain or snow." Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler.

Nostalgic Gumball Machine
The classic gumball machine by Northwestern is ready to bring back memories of childhood past! Gumballs included. Donated by George Gore.

Woodland Holiday
Adorable woodland creatures are waiting for winter's arrival, nestled in a 4 ft pre-lit tree enhanced with berries, pinecones, and ornaments and resting in a rustic wooden container. Decorated by Sue Cunnea.

Dear Santa Bring Wine
4 ft flocked pre-lit snow needle pine tree, with elegant white bulbs with wine glasses on them. Decorated with red ribbon, red bulbs, and red berry sprays on top of the tree. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

Holiday Adventure
4 ft pre-lit tree adorned with red/black buffalo plaid ribbon and old paneled station wagons, ready for your next adventure. A buffalo plaid tree skirt complements this tree. Decorated by Karen Zelko.

Classy Christmas
4 ft pre-lit tree, standing in a beautiful urn, embellished with gorgeous bronze, green, and burgundy ornaments, and complemented with a sheer ribbon bow. Two majestic deer sit beside this tree. Decorated by Vicki Cunnea Blair.

Crystal Bowl Centerpiece
Three-piece crystal bowl and candle sticks centerpiece, enhanced with silver and green Christmas décor. Decorated by Jan Hibler.

Graceful Christmas
This beautiful centerpiece is adorned with red ornaments, a sparkling ribbon bow, and complemented with a gorgeous cut glass vase trimmed with a ruby edge. Decorated by Karen Zelko.

A Beauty & A Cutie
The Beauty is a beautiful copper painted Tiffany-style stained glass rose panel, reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast, adding year-round color and privacy to any window. This handmade piece, based on a pattern by Ed Sibbett, Jr. measures 10.5" x 13.5"...

Vintage Nativity
Beautiful 12-piece Nativity set in a rustic crèche surrounded by pine trees. "Rejoicing the birth of Jesus." Nativity Set donated by Dorothy Mettille. Decorated by Karen Zelko & Tammy Halterman.

Fashionable Snowman
This chic heel is all decked out for the first snow waltz, welcoming the winter season. A fluffy star is included in this display, honoring someone we love. Donated & decorated by Beth Claypool.

Christmas Glitz & Glam
Everyone needs a little sparkle at Christmas. Allow this unique heel and white poinsettias to do the trick. Decorated and donated by Beth Claypool.

Penguin Family Centerpiece
A family of 3 penguins nestled on a crystal plate sitting upon morning snow embellished with Christmas greens. Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler.

Lighting the Way
Beautiful centerpiece embellished with a lantern and a candle, adorned with a majestic reindeer. Decorated by Karen Zelko.

Christmas Morning "Special" Breakfast
This porcelain black and white sleigh is filled with breakfast goodies from Trader Joe's: Trader Joe corn flakes, dried banana chips, Coffee K-Kups, cookie butter spread, oatmeal, blueberry mix, buttermilk pancake, a Christmas towel, muffin mix, mapl...

Stunning Lantern
A majestic lantern nestled in a gorgeous wreath centerpiece, crowned with a beautiful ribbon bow and poinsettia. Donated by Reeves-Baskerville Funeral Home.

Merry Christmas to Me!
Treat yourself for the holidays with this basket filled with beautiful pieces: A plaid fringe Kimono (one size), gray clutch purse, Nikibiki cami (one size), necklace, and sunglasses. Donated by Heidi Kindlespire, GIGI'S.

Winter Snow
A delightful snowman nestled in a gorgeous wreath centerpiece complemented with a pretty ribbon bow! Decorated by Karen Zelko.

Christmas Cardinal
Since cardinals mean hope and joy, this Christmas pump will be sure to bring hope and joy to your home! Decorated and donated by Beth Claypool.

Let It Snow!!
A charming centerpiece display including an 18" pre-lit tree surrounded by gifts with an ol' fashioned train car with snowman wishing you all a "Merry Christmas." Decorated by Karen Zelko.

Merry Christmas To All
24" tree embellished with wooden ornaments and topped with a charming bow and wooden truck. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson.

Picture Perfect Christmas
Beautifully embellished picture frame with greens, tin snowflakes, ornaments, and a ribbon bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson.

HO HO HO
Adorable jolly Santa is ready to wish you a wonderful Holiday Season. Donated by Apple Butter & Shugies.

Apothecary Centerpiece
A beautiful white Christmas tree adorns this apothecary jar nesting upon Christmas greenery and pinecones on a silver platter. Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler.

Holiday Lantern
This black lantern trimmed with gold has a glitzy shiny gold snowman inside amidst fresh fallen snow, embellished with a holiday bow. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

Farmall International Tractor Tree
4 ft pre-lit green tree decorated with lighted tractor lights and tractor ornaments. Tractor ornaments are also on the tree, including a Farmall "A" "ERTL" tractor. Complementing this tree are IH checkers and cloth with bag. Donated & decorated by Ja...

Merry Christmas Deere!
This 3 ft pre-lit tree is done in the John Deere theme. It contains John Deere tractors and ornaments. The antlers add a little sparkle! Complete with a Merry Christmas tractor and Lego set. Donated & decorated by JoEllyn Johnson, Century 21 Coleman-...

Rustic Barn Wood Window Box
3 ft long, with a 2 ft tree! Battery operated lights with greens, berries, & birds. A round rustic wreath with mixed burlap and red & black check ribbon. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

May Your Holiday Suit You To A Tee
Golf pre-lit tree in a Callaway golf bag, 4-1/2 ft pre-lit pine tree, with unique golf bag with irons and putter in tree. Old fashioned woods for stand ornaments, with green and burlap bulbs, with beautiful holiday ribbon. Donated and decorated by S...

Highland Cow Christmas
Our Scottish furry friend is wishing you a very Merry Christmas!! Portrayed by Tami Ferguson.

Believe in Christmas
This adorable child and his favorite friend are anxiously waiting for Santa's arrival! Portrayed by Tami Ferguson.

Wishing You A Merry Christmas
This 6 ft flocked slim line tree is loaded with fun and adorable red and green ornaments, plus some "Merry Christmas" signs. It sits in a black, wood-like box, allowing it to fit just about anywhere. Donated & decorated by JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa L...

Reindeer Christmas
This adorable 18" lighted wreath is decorated with 3 loveable reindeer, berries, and a beautiful red plaid and gray ribbon bow. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

The World of Avatar
3 ft pine pre-lit tree with colorful ornaments flying in the land of Pandora with Na'vi warriors on their banshees flying in the forest. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

Enjoying a Peaceful Moment
Imagine yourself sitting for a moment, maybe sipping hot chocolate, anticipating the holidays ahead and glad to have this break on a charming 48" bench decked out with black & white buffalo plaid pillows, adorable gnomes, firelight lantern, pinecone,...

Christmas Vacation
Grab your sleigh and join your friends for an afternoon of sledding fun! Portrayed by Tami Ferguson.

Snow on the I&M Canal
Our local artist, Linda Steger's rendering of the bridge over the I&M Canal in Morris, Illinois. Portrayed & donated by Linda Steger.

Birds of a Feather
4 ft pre-lit flocked tree trimmed in dark blue and green ornaments, frosted berries, and a beautiful pine tree encased under glass ornaments. Complemented with beautiful peacock feathers and a bark-like ribbon bow. A whimsical bird all decked out for...

Christmas Ball
5 ft pre-lit dress form tree all decked out with white sprays and white dresses. Her minky jacket is the perfect piece to complete her ensemble. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson.

Maybe Next Year!
A wire basket filled with a Christmas tree, sign, 3 elf ornaments, 1 tin ornament, set of 4 cups, deck of cards, stocking cap, and 6 ornaments. Go Cubs!! Donated by Joan Workman, Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby.

Love of Baseball
Enjoy this outdoor baseball boy statue sitting on a resin bench - 36 inches! Donated and decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

Joyful Christmas
This charming 4 ft pre-lit tree is adorned with beautiful red ornaments, delightful bird houses, with white berries and metal sayings. Complemented by a beautiful red ribbon bow and sparkling sprays, complemented by a twinkling red tree skirt. Donate...

Sparkle Up Your Holiday
A beautiful 5 ft flocked tree wrapped in lovely snow ornaments, sparkle ornaments, snowflakes, silver ornaments, and a pretty ribbon bow. To complement this tree is an adorable penguin family, just to make you smile! Decorated by Karen Zelko.

Yuletide Mantel
Elegant mantel décor embellished with gorgeous greens, silver and red ornaments enhanced with sparkling silver trees and ribbon bows. Decorated by Karen Zelko, Tammy Halterman, & Sandi Dransfeldt. (Fireplace and logs not included.)

Christmas on the Farm
Rustic barn door decorated with a country lighted 30" wreath, trimmed in red jingle bells and ornaments, complemented with beautiful ribbon bows. Barn door donated by Travis Wills. Wreath donated by JoEllyn Johnson.

Off Season
Batter Up Bird Bath - Concrete H30"BW13" weight: 99 lbs. Safe for outdoor use or indoor. With the love of baseball and bird watching, this decorated yard art features bats as pedestal, ball & glove as birdbath. It is surrounded by two small, decorate...

Woodland Wonders
Rustic 4 ft tree filled with delightful forest animals anticipating winter's arrival. Complemented by a burlap tree skirt, pinecones, and greens, and an adorable deer under the tree. Decorated by Karen Zelko.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
4 ft pre-lit spruce tree. The young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, and the Elder Wand. Harry Potter is playing cards in a tree Gryffindor beanie hat, Gryffindor crest...

Country Christmas
A 5 ft pre-lit slim line flocked tree adorned with black & white buffalo plaid and burlap ornaments. Nestled among the branches are adorable white birds and pillow ornaments. A country plaid bow is added, and plaid tree and pillow ornament sits besid...

Winter Friends
A 4 ft pre-lit tree nestled in a rustic container embellished with dark silver and muted green ornaments. There is a beautiful bird and his nest sitting in the tree, complemented with a beautiful ribbon bow. Decorated by Karen Zelko.

Country Christmas
This 30" wreath is all decked out with burlap and an inset of a large wooden snowflake, welcoming your guests for the holidays. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

Cool Yule
Attractive 6 ft pre-lit "snowed" slim line tree, decorated in tones of light blue and white. Features a sparkling snowflake underneath the tree. Complete with a pretty light blue tree skirt. Decorated and donated by Theresa Lamb & JoEllyn Johnson of...

Nature's Holiday
This 4 ft pre-lit tree is nestled in a tall container, decorated with pinecones and pretty ornaments, with little furry creatures peeking out. White birch logs are sitting under the tree. Decorated by Karen Zelko.

Here Comes Santa
A beautiful wreath centerpiece with a delicate china Santa and his reindeer. Complemented with a lovely ribbon bow. Decorated by Jan Hibler.

Elegant Santa's Wreath
24" wreath decorated with old fashion Santa's, gold, silver, and dark green sparkling ornaments. Adorned with a beautiful green and white gold flecked ribbon. Decorated by Deb Skrtich.

Warm Holiday Wishes
This beautiful Christmas quilt was designed and stitched by Jeanann Werges. Wouldn't this look festive in your home? Donated by Donna Sroczynski.

Golden Christmas
This gorgeous 30" lighted wreath is embellished with beautiful gold & silver ornaments, adorned with an elegant gold ribbon bow. Donated by Donna Sroczynski.

Forest Glory
This hand painted delightful forest scene highlights some feathered friends enjoying nature. Portrayed by Lee Kleinfeldt.

Joyful Gingerbread
This 24" wreath is wishing you a gingerbread filled holiday! Decorated by Sue Cunnea.

Hats (Chef) Off To Gingerbread!
4 ft pre-lit tree is embellished with joyful gingerbread characters and are ready to bake up some yummy cookies. A delightful pair of gingerbread people, an advent calendar, and gingham tree skirt complement this tree. Decorated by Sue Cunnea.

Teddy Bears & Hearts
4 ft pre-lit white tree is decorated with 4 Boyd Bears, cuddly brown and tan bears, complemented with red hearts. Adorned with a holiday red and green ribbon. This tree is nestled on a tan furry tree skirt accented with a musical little girl holding...

Of Christmas Past
The holidays are steeped in tradition, of fond memories and warmth. There is something in the frigid air perhaps that lends itself to a time of nostalgia and a golden-hued glow. Much of our lives are full of fast-paced moments and an ever-changing w...

Ski Tree
Rustic 6 ft lighted slim line tree adorned with skis, berries, brown bells, and large disc shaped "outdoorsy" ornaments. A country style box loaded with berries, greenery, and another set of skis is found under this charming tree, along with an off-w...

Feathered Sanctuary
5-1/2 ft slim line tree decorated with assortment of wooden bird house ornaments and burlap Santa ornaments. A birdhouse tops the tree. Enhanced with a red and white striped tree skirt and a charming ceramic bird house. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

Snowman Delight
4 ft pre-lit flocked tree decorated with whimsical snowmen, snowball ornaments, lovely ribbon, and of course a plaid ribbon scarf. Decorated by Julie Gerber.

Musical Christmas Past
All of the ornaments on this tree were created out of vintage piano roll paper (used in a player piano) from damaged rolls. The paper is very old, some of it being more than 100-years-old. It is our hope that we could bring new life to a bit of histo...

Christmas Classic
30" wreath trimmed with a whimsical plaid ribbon. Perfect way to greet family and friends during the holidays. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

Glistening Snowflakes
This 4 ft pre-lit slim line tree is all decked out in cozy sweater snowflake ornaments, complemented by silver and white ornaments. A beautiful silver and sparkling ribbon bow with a white tree skirt finish the look. A gorgeous snowflake beside the t...

Merry Christmas
24" flocked wreath adorned with black/white ornaments, jingle bells, and beautiful ribbon bows. Decorated by Joan Workman, Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby.

HO HO HO Holiday
18" flocked wreath decked out with red & white ornaments and berries, complemented with beautiful red & white ribbon bows. Decorated by Joan Workman, Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby.

Christmas Greetings
36" wreath embellished with a green, gold, & burgundy garland of ornaments, surrounded by glistening snow greens. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

Decorating the Tree
Please join Ryan, Melissa, Patrick, & Tricia as they decorate their Christmas tree! Getting ready for Santa's arrival. (From the Ashton-Drake Galleries) Donated by Denise Pankey.

Santa's Visit
Beautifully framed Norman Rockwell's rendering of Santa's visit. Donated by Sandi Dransfeldt.

Candy Canes & Holiday Bear Wreath
24" wreath decorated with an adorable white bear with a red stocking cap. Candy canes and shiny red ornaments surrounded by sparkling lime green sprays complement this wreath. Decorated by Deb Skrtich.

Have a Beary Merry Christmas
A delightful centerpiece with an adorable lighted bear wishing you a very Merry Christmas before he departs for his long winter nap! Decorated by Sue Cunnea.

Simply Elegant
24" wreath embellished with aqua and silver ornaments, complemented with a beautiful bow. Decorated by Sue Cunnea.

Dashing Through The Snow
This delightful 30" wreath is trimmed with beautiful aqua ornaments, glistening snowflakes with an inset of an adorable sleigh, complemented with a beautiful snowflake ribbon bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson.

Plaid Tidings
This adorable 18" wreath is decorated with red berries and a beautiful plaid bow. Decorated by Sue Cunnea.

Have a Berry Nice Holiday
24" wreath embellished with blue and white berries, silver jingle bell, and shimmering ribbon bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson.

Snowmen Wishes
Rustic red lantern & snowmen set atop a red/black buffalo plaid covering, nestled among Christmas greens. Donated by Karen Zelko.

Celebrating 100 Years!!
A Longaberger Traditions collection basket (1996 edition) filled with an array of items celebrating the Society's 100-year anniversary. Basket includes a red/cream throw depicting historical places through our county, Morris: A Nostalgic Portrait Boo...

Oh Holy Night
Beautiful porcelain Nativity set of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus set in a cream crèche embellished with greens, Christmas tree, and Holy Cross. Nativity set donated by The Thoughtful Spot. Crèche and embellishment donated by JoEllyn Johnson.

Barbie Christmas
Basket contains: 1 Color Reveal Barbie doll & 25-piece set, 1 Barbie pets set, 1 Barbie bicycle/accessories, 1 Barbie Teacher doll/accessories, 1 Barbie Scientist doll, 1 Chelsea Butterfly Dress doll, 1 Barbie Fun-On-The-Go color & sticker activities...

Frosty Christmas
30" flocked tree adorned with blue & white ornaments, nestled in a basket trimmed with a beautiful plaid bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson.

Merry & Bright Christmas
A magnificent wooden sleigh enhanced with a snow-covered tree and Santa's bag of presents. Donated by JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby.

Snowy Christmas
18" wreath embellished with a large wooden snowflake, holiday ornaments, and a whimsical ribbon bow. Decorated by Sue Cunnea.

Simply Snowy
Beautiful 4 ft pre-lit tree decorated in shades of blue and touches of blush. Wood birch discs and miniature pinecones adorn the branches with snowflake ribbon to complement the plush snowman that resides outdoors with this tree. Decorated by Paula M...

A Pretty In Pink Christmas
Who wouldn't love this adorable 6 ft pre-lit tree adorned with pink ribbon, sparkling heels, adorable purses, Barbie silhouette ornaments, and enhanced with the following Barbie items: Barbie doll #171, Barbie doll #189, Ken doll #193, 3 outfits with...

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Angelic Christmas
This beautiful lantern is adorned with a heavenly angel nestled in fresh fallen snow, surrounded by lighted stars, and complemented with lovely ribbon bows. Donated & decorated by JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby.

Auction License: IL #441.001909

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Natural Elegance

Pink Barbie

Movie Night

Have a Victorian Christmas

Easter Tree

Royalty

Joyful Snowy Holiday

Have a Magical Christmas with Disney

Farm Fresh Christmas Trees

America The Beautiful

Delightfully Gingerbread

Awaiting Holiday Mail

Nostalgic Gumball Machine

Woodland Holiday

Dear Santa Bring Wine

Holiday Adventure

Classy Christmas

Crystal Bowl Centerpiece

Graceful Christmas

A Beauty & A Cutie

Vintage Nativity

Fashionable Snowman

Christmas Glitz & Glam

Penguin Family Centerpiece

Lighting the Way

Christmas Morning "Special" Breakfast

Stunning Lantern

Merry Christmas to Me!

Winter Snow

Christmas Cardinal

Let It Snow!!

Merry Christmas To All

Picture Perfect Christmas

HO HO HO

Apothecary Centerpiece

Holiday Lantern

Farmall International Tractor Tree

Merry Christmas Deere!

Rustic Barn Wood Window Box

May Your Holiday Suit You To A Tee

Highland Cow Christmas

Believe in Christmas

Wishing You A Merry Christmas

Reindeer Christmas

The World of Avatar

Enjoying a Peaceful Moment

Christmas Vacation

Snow on the I&M Canal

Birds of a Feather

Christmas Ball

Maybe Next Year!

Love of Baseball

Joyful Christmas

Sparkle Up Your Holiday

Yuletide Mantel

Christmas on the Farm

Off Season

Woodland Wonders

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Country Christmas

Winter Friends

Country Christmas

Cool Yule

Nature's Holiday

Here Comes Santa

Elegant Santa's Wreath

Warm Holiday Wishes

Golden Christmas

Forest Glory

Joyful Gingerbread

Hats (Chef) Off To Gingerbread!

Teddy Bears & Hearts

Of Christmas Past

Ski Tree

Feathered Sanctuary

Snowman Delight

Musical Christmas Past

Christmas Classic

Glistening Snowflakes

Merry Christmas

HO HO HO Holiday

Christmas Greetings

Decorating the Tree

Santa's Visit

Candy Canes & Holiday Bear Wreath

Have a Beary Merry Christmas

Simply Elegant

Dashing Through The Snow

Plaid Tidings

Have a Berry Nice Holiday

Snowmen Wishes

Celebrating 100 Years!!

Oh Holy Night

Barbie Christmas

Frosty Christmas

Merry & Bright Christmas

Snowy Christmas

Simply Snowy

A Pretty In Pink Christmas

Angelic Christmas

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Festival of Trees - Grundy County Historical Society

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510 W Illinois Ave
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Sat, November 25, 2023 @ 5:00 PM Grundy County Historical Society’s 28th Annual Festival of Trees BID HERE Members of the community, including businesses, along with the museum volunteers, decorate a variety of Christmas trees, centerpieces, and wreaths. Bidders will find every size and style imaginable, from whimsical and traditional to woodsy, elegant, and more. Some of the trees are traditional and others quite unusual. WHAT TYPE OF AUCTION: This is a Timed, Online-Only Auction in Morris, IL to help fund the operations of the Grundy County Historical Society and Museum. Bidding is now open. WHAT TYPE OF ITEMS: Members of the community, including businesses along with museum volunteers, have decorated a variety of Christmas trees, centerpieces, wreaths and more. MAY I PREVIEW: The museum is open Thu-Fri-Sat from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. It will be open until 7:00 PM on Friday, November 24th for last minute viewing. Contact the museum for more information – 815-942-4880. Raffle Items and Tickets are also available at the museum. WHEN DOES IT END: Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT. If a bid is placed during the last minute, the lot will be extended 1 minute. WHERE & WHEN DO I PICK-UP MY ITEMS: Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at 510 W. Illinois Ave, Morris, IL 60450. Delivery is also available (Monday evening) in the Grundy County Area for an additional $25. Call before bidding for delivery requests. HOW DO I PAY: A 10% Buyers Premium will be added to the final invoice to cover website fees. Credit cards will be charged after the auction closes and an invoice will be emailed as proof of payment when you pick up your item(s). SELLER: Grundy County Historical Society and Museum. Auction conducted by Lucky Auctions LLC 531 Bedford Rd, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 931-0699 IL Auction Firm License: 444.000601 www.bidluckyauctions.com 1 Natural Elegance 7 ½ ft pine tree adorned with vintage Santa's along with glistening gold and bronze, copper, ornaments, dazzled with leaves, berries, and branches. 700 lights complete this gorgeous tree!! The tree is nested at the bottom with white birch logs, pres... 2 Pink Barbie A cute 2 ft pink flocked and decorated tree that includes a new Barbie doll dressed in a pink gingham dress, as depicted in the Barbie movie. A fluffy pink Barbie throw is also a fun addition to this Barbie set. Decorated and donated by Theresa Lamb... 3 Movie Night 3 ft popcorn pre-lit tree with red & white striped ornaments, string popcorn garland with cranberries, with a red & white striped tree skirt. Complemented with a popcorn tub filled with AMC theatre popcorn, G.H. Cretors caramel popcorn, boxes of M&M'... 4 Have a Victorian Christmas 4 ft white pre-lit tree, unique & elegant pastel ornaments with beautiful silver sprays and lovely ribbon, embellished with tulle intertwined throughout the tree. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 5 Easter Tree 3 ft pre-lit white tree, with light pink ornaments and Easter rabbit ornaments. Embellished with Easter bunny driving chicks to dinner; bunnies galore going to Easter Parade. A large Easter bunny is guarding the tree. Donated & decorated by Jan Hible... 6 Royalty Elegant 4 ft pre-lit tree decorated in shades of blue and highlighted with touches of gold, including a gold tree skirt. A sweet deer peeks out from underneath this tree. Donated and decorated by Theresa Lamb of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. 7 Joyful Snowy Holiday This 3 ft pre-lit tree is trimmed with delightful wood ornaments, wrapped in burlap, with a burlap bow. Burlap tree skirt and lighted black lantern complete this display! Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 8 Have a Magical Christmas with Disney 2 ft pre-lit tree. Bring the Disney magic home with dozens of Keepsake Hallmark Christmas ornaments with a unique tree skirt, complemented with a Disney musical ornament under the tree. Disney ornaments donated by Tom & Lisa Wawczak. Tree Decorated b... 9 Farm Fresh Christmas Trees Two snow needled Christmas trees pre-lit in a red wooden box. Decorated with wooden ornaments, small red & white ornaments, and red berries. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 10 America The Beautiful A beautiful 4 ft white pre-lit Christmas tree embellished with white stars and blue birds. Complementing this display is an oil rendering of an old American barn and truck, honoring America! Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler. 11 Delightfully Gingerbread 4 ft pre-lit tree adorned with enchanting gingerbread cookies, a whimsical house, and trees. Red and white striped tree skirt and gingerbread house kit are included to complete this tree. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 12 Awaiting Holiday Mail A beautiful 3 ft pre-lit Christmas tree embellished with red and white ornaments. An antique mailbox and card holder complement this display. "Mail delivered, rain or snow." Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler. 13 Nostalgic Gumball Machine The classic gumball machine by Northwestern is ready to bring back memories of childhood past! Gumballs included. Donated by George Gore. 14 Woodland Holiday Adorable woodland creatures are waiting for winter's arrival, nestled in a 4 ft pre-lit tree enhanced with berries, pinecones, and ornaments and resting in a rustic wooden container. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 15 Dear Santa Bring Wine 4 ft flocked pre-lit snow needle pine tree, with elegant white bulbs with wine glasses on them. Decorated with red ribbon, red bulbs, and red berry sprays on top of the tree. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 16 Holiday Adventure 4 ft pre-lit tree adorned with red/black buffalo plaid ribbon and old paneled station wagons, ready for your next adventure. A buffalo plaid tree skirt complements this tree. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 17 Classy Christmas 4 ft pre-lit tree, standing in a beautiful urn, embellished with gorgeous bronze, green, and burgundy ornaments, and complemented with a sheer ribbon bow. Two majestic deer sit beside this tree. Decorated by Vicki Cunnea Blair. 18 Crystal Bowl Centerpiece Three-piece crystal bowl and candle sticks centerpiece, enhanced with silver and green Christmas décor. Decorated by Jan Hibler. 19 Graceful Christmas This beautiful centerpiece is adorned with red ornaments, a sparkling ribbon bow, and complemented with a gorgeous cut glass vase trimmed with a ruby edge. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 20 A Beauty & A Cutie The Beauty is a beautiful copper painted Tiffany-style stained glass rose panel, reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast, adding year-round color and privacy to any window. This handmade piece, based on a pattern by Ed Sibbett, Jr. measures 10.5" x 13.5"... 21 Vintage Nativity Beautiful 12-piece Nativity set in a rustic crèche surrounded by pine trees. "Rejoicing the birth of Jesus." Nativity Set donated by Dorothy Mettille. Decorated by Karen Zelko & Tammy Halterman. 22 Fashionable Snowman This chic heel is all decked out for the first snow waltz, welcoming the winter season. A fluffy star is included in this display, honoring someone we love. Donated & decorated by Beth Claypool. 23 Christmas Glitz & Glam Everyone needs a little sparkle at Christmas. Allow this unique heel and white poinsettias to do the trick. Decorated and donated by Beth Claypool. 24 Penguin Family Centerpiece A family of 3 penguins nestled on a crystal plate sitting upon morning snow embellished with Christmas greens. Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler. 25 Lighting the Way Beautiful centerpiece embellished with a lantern and a candle, adorned with a majestic reindeer. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 26 Christmas Morning "Special" Breakfast This porcelain black and white sleigh is filled with breakfast goodies from Trader Joe's: Trader Joe corn flakes, dried banana chips, Coffee K-Kups, cookie butter spread, oatmeal, blueberry mix, buttermilk pancake, a Christmas towel, muffin mix, mapl... 27 Stunning Lantern A majestic lantern nestled in a gorgeous wreath centerpiece, crowned with a beautiful ribbon bow and poinsettia. Donated by Reeves-Baskerville Funeral Home. 28 Merry Christmas to Me! Treat yourself for the holidays with this basket filled with beautiful pieces: A plaid fringe Kimono (one size), gray clutch purse, Nikibiki cami (one size), necklace, and sunglasses. Donated by Heidi Kindlespire, GIGI'S. 29 Winter Snow A delightful snowman nestled in a gorgeous wreath centerpiece complemented with a pretty ribbon bow! Decorated by Karen Zelko. 30 Christmas Cardinal Since cardinals mean hope and joy, this Christmas pump will be sure to bring hope and joy to your home! Decorated and donated by Beth Claypool. 31 Let It Snow!! A charming centerpiece display including an 18" pre-lit tree surrounded by gifts with an ol' fashioned train car with snowman wishing you all a "Merry Christmas." Decorated by Karen Zelko. 32 Merry Christmas To All 24" tree embellished with wooden ornaments and topped with a charming bow and wooden truck. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 33 Picture Perfect Christmas Beautifully embellished picture frame with greens, tin snowflakes, ornaments, and a ribbon bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 34 HO HO HO Adorable jolly Santa is ready to wish you a wonderful Holiday Season. Donated by Apple Butter & Shugies. 35 Apothecary Centerpiece A beautiful white Christmas tree adorns this apothecary jar nesting upon Christmas greenery and pinecones on a silver platter. Donated & decorated by Jan Hibler. 36 Holiday Lantern This black lantern trimmed with gold has a glitzy shiny gold snowman inside amidst fresh fallen snow, embellished with a holiday bow. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 37 Farmall International Tractor Tree 4 ft pre-lit green tree decorated with lighted tractor lights and tractor ornaments. Tractor ornaments are also on the tree, including a Farmall "A" "ERTL" tractor. Complementing this tree are IH checkers and cloth with bag. Donated & decorated by Ja... 38 Merry Christmas Deere! This 3 ft pre-lit tree is done in the John Deere theme. It contains John Deere tractors and ornaments. The antlers add a little sparkle! Complete with a Merry Christmas tractor and Lego set. Donated & decorated by JoEllyn Johnson, Century 21 Coleman-... 39 Rustic Barn Wood Window Box 3 ft long, with a 2 ft tree! Battery operated lights with greens, berries, & birds. A round rustic wreath with mixed burlap and red & black check ribbon. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 40 May Your Holiday Suit You To A Tee Golf pre-lit tree in a Callaway golf bag, 4-1/2 ft pre-lit pine tree, with unique golf bag with irons and putter in tree. Old fashioned woods for stand ornaments, with green and burlap bulbs, with beautiful holiday ribbon. Donated and decorated by S... 41 Highland Cow Christmas Our Scottish furry friend is wishing you a very Merry Christmas!! Portrayed by Tami Ferguson. 42 Believe in Christmas This adorable child and his favorite friend are anxiously waiting for Santa's arrival! Portrayed by Tami Ferguson. 43 Wishing You A Merry Christmas This 6 ft flocked slim line tree is loaded with fun and adorable red and green ornaments, plus some "Merry Christmas" signs. It sits in a black, wood-like box, allowing it to fit just about anywhere. Donated & decorated by JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa L... 44 Reindeer Christmas This adorable 18" lighted wreath is decorated with 3 loveable reindeer, berries, and a beautiful red plaid and gray ribbon bow. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 45 The World of Avatar 3 ft pine pre-lit tree with colorful ornaments flying in the land of Pandora with Na'vi warriors on their banshees flying in the forest. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 46 Enjoying a Peaceful Moment Imagine yourself sitting for a moment, maybe sipping hot chocolate, anticipating the holidays ahead and glad to have this break on a charming 48" bench decked out with black & white buffalo plaid pillows, adorable gnomes, firelight lantern, pinecone,... 47 Christmas Vacation Grab your sleigh and join your friends for an afternoon of sledding fun! Portrayed by Tami Ferguson. 48 Snow on the I&M Canal Our local artist, Linda Steger's rendering of the bridge over the I&M Canal in Morris, Illinois. Portrayed & donated by Linda Steger. 49 Birds of a Feather 4 ft pre-lit flocked tree trimmed in dark blue and green ornaments, frosted berries, and a beautiful pine tree encased under glass ornaments. Complemented with beautiful peacock feathers and a bark-like ribbon bow. A whimsical bird all decked out for... 50 Christmas Ball 5 ft pre-lit dress form tree all decked out with white sprays and white dresses. Her minky jacket is the perfect piece to complete her ensemble. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 51 Maybe Next Year! A wire basket filled with a Christmas tree, sign, 3 elf ornaments, 1 tin ornament, set of 4 cups, deck of cards, stocking cap, and 6 ornaments. Go Cubs!! Donated by Joan Workman, Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. 52 Love of Baseball Enjoy this outdoor baseball boy statue sitting on a resin bench - 36 inches! Donated and decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 53 Joyful Christmas This charming 4 ft pre-lit tree is adorned with beautiful red ornaments, delightful bird houses, with white berries and metal sayings. Complemented by a beautiful red ribbon bow and sparkling sprays, complemented by a twinkling red tree skirt. Donate... 54 Sparkle Up Your Holiday A beautiful 5 ft flocked tree wrapped in lovely snow ornaments, sparkle ornaments, snowflakes, silver ornaments, and a pretty ribbon bow. To complement this tree is an adorable penguin family, just to make you smile! Decorated by Karen Zelko. 55 Yuletide Mantel Elegant mantel décor embellished with gorgeous greens, silver and red ornaments enhanced with sparkling silver trees and ribbon bows. Decorated by Karen Zelko, Tammy Halterman, & Sandi Dransfeldt. (Fireplace and logs not included.) 56 Christmas on the Farm Rustic barn door decorated with a country lighted 30" wreath, trimmed in red jingle bells and ornaments, complemented with beautiful ribbon bows. Barn door donated by Travis Wills. Wreath donated by JoEllyn Johnson. 57 Off Season Batter Up Bird Bath - Concrete H30"BW13" weight: 99 lbs. Safe for outdoor use or indoor. With the love of baseball and bird watching, this decorated yard art features bats as pedestal, ball & glove as birdbath. It is surrounded by two small, decorate... 58 Woodland Wonders Rustic 4 ft tree filled with delightful forest animals anticipating winter's arrival. Complemented by a burlap tree skirt, pinecones, and greens, and an adorable deer under the tree. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 59 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter 4 ft pre-lit spruce tree. The young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, and the Elder Wand. Harry Potter is playing cards in a tree Gryffindor beanie hat, Gryffindor crest... 60 Country Christmas A 5 ft pre-lit slim line flocked tree adorned with black & white buffalo plaid and burlap ornaments. Nestled among the branches are adorable white birds and pillow ornaments. A country plaid bow is added, and plaid tree and pillow ornament sits besid... 61 Winter Friends A 4 ft pre-lit tree nestled in a rustic container embellished with dark silver and muted green ornaments. There is a beautiful bird and his nest sitting in the tree, complemented with a beautiful ribbon bow. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 62 Country Christmas This 30" wreath is all decked out with burlap and an inset of a large wooden snowflake, welcoming your guests for the holidays. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 63 Cool Yule Attractive 6 ft pre-lit "snowed" slim line tree, decorated in tones of light blue and white. Features a sparkling snowflake underneath the tree. Complete with a pretty light blue tree skirt. Decorated and donated by Theresa Lamb & JoEllyn Johnson of... 64 Nature's Holiday This 4 ft pre-lit tree is nestled in a tall container, decorated with pinecones and pretty ornaments, with little furry creatures peeking out. White birch logs are sitting under the tree. Decorated by Karen Zelko. 65 Here Comes Santa A beautiful wreath centerpiece with a delicate china Santa and his reindeer. Complemented with a lovely ribbon bow. Decorated by Jan Hibler. 66 Elegant Santa's Wreath 24" wreath decorated with old fashion Santa's, gold, silver, and dark green sparkling ornaments. Adorned with a beautiful green and white gold flecked ribbon. Decorated by Deb Skrtich. 67 Warm Holiday Wishes This beautiful Christmas quilt was designed and stitched by Jeanann Werges. Wouldn't this look festive in your home? Donated by Donna Sroczynski. 68 Golden Christmas This gorgeous 30" lighted wreath is embellished with beautiful gold & silver ornaments, adorned with an elegant gold ribbon bow. Donated by Donna Sroczynski. 69 Forest Glory This hand painted delightful forest scene highlights some feathered friends enjoying nature. Portrayed by Lee Kleinfeldt. 70 Joyful Gingerbread This 24" wreath is wishing you a gingerbread filled holiday! Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 71 Hats (Chef) Off To Gingerbread! 4 ft pre-lit tree is embellished with joyful gingerbread characters and are ready to bake up some yummy cookies. A delightful pair of gingerbread people, an advent calendar, and gingham tree skirt complement this tree. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 72 Teddy Bears & Hearts 4 ft pre-lit white tree is decorated with 4 Boyd Bears, cuddly brown and tan bears, complemented with red hearts. Adorned with a holiday red and green ribbon. This tree is nestled on a tan furry tree skirt accented with a musical little girl holding... 73 Of Christmas Past The holidays are steeped in tradition, of fond memories and warmth. There is something in the frigid air perhaps that lends itself to a time of nostalgia and a golden-hued glow. Much of our lives are full of fast-paced moments and an ever-changing w... 74 Ski Tree Rustic 6 ft lighted slim line tree adorned with skis, berries, brown bells, and large disc shaped "outdoorsy" ornaments. A country style box loaded with berries, greenery, and another set of skis is found under this charming tree, along with an off-w... 75 Feathered Sanctuary 5-1/2 ft slim line tree decorated with assortment of wooden bird house ornaments and burlap Santa ornaments. A birdhouse tops the tree. Enhanced with a red and white striped tree skirt and a charming ceramic bird house. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 76 Snowman Delight 4 ft pre-lit flocked tree decorated with whimsical snowmen, snowball ornaments, lovely ribbon, and of course a plaid ribbon scarf. Decorated by Julie Gerber. 77 Musical Christmas Past All of the ornaments on this tree were created out of vintage piano roll paper (used in a player piano) from damaged rolls. The paper is very old, some of it being more than 100-years-old. It is our hope that we could bring new life to a bit of histo... 78 Christmas Classic 30" wreath trimmed with a whimsical plaid ribbon. Perfect way to greet family and friends during the holidays. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 79 Glistening Snowflakes This 4 ft pre-lit slim line tree is all decked out in cozy sweater snowflake ornaments, complemented by silver and white ornaments. A beautiful silver and sparkling ribbon bow with a white tree skirt finish the look. A gorgeous snowflake beside the t... 80 Merry Christmas 24" flocked wreath adorned with black/white ornaments, jingle bells, and beautiful ribbon bows. Decorated by Joan Workman, Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. 81 HO HO HO Holiday 18" flocked wreath decked out with red & white ornaments and berries, complemented with beautiful red & white ribbon bows. Decorated by Joan Workman, Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. 82 Christmas Greetings 36" wreath embellished with a green, gold, & burgundy garland of ornaments, surrounded by glistening snow greens. Decorated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 83 Decorating the Tree Please join Ryan, Melissa, Patrick, & Tricia as they decorate their Christmas tree! Getting ready for Santa's arrival. (From the Ashton-Drake Galleries) Donated by Denise Pankey. 84 Santa's Visit Beautifully framed Norman Rockwell's rendering of Santa's visit. Donated by Sandi Dransfeldt. 85 Candy Canes & Holiday Bear Wreath 24" wreath decorated with an adorable white bear with a red stocking cap. Candy canes and shiny red ornaments surrounded by sparkling lime green sprays complement this wreath. Decorated by Deb Skrtich. 86 Have a Beary Merry Christmas A delightful centerpiece with an adorable lighted bear wishing you a very Merry Christmas before he departs for his long winter nap! Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 87 Simply Elegant 24" wreath embellished with aqua and silver ornaments, complemented with a beautiful bow. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 88 Dashing Through The Snow This delightful 30" wreath is trimmed with beautiful aqua ornaments, glistening snowflakes with an inset of an adorable sleigh, complemented with a beautiful snowflake ribbon bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 89 Plaid Tidings This adorable 18" wreath is decorated with red berries and a beautiful plaid bow. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 90 Have a Berry Nice Holiday 24" wreath embellished with blue and white berries, silver jingle bell, and shimmering ribbon bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 91 Snowmen Wishes Rustic red lantern & snowmen set atop a red/black buffalo plaid covering, nestled among Christmas greens. Donated by Karen Zelko. 92 Celebrating 100 Years!! A Longaberger Traditions collection basket (1996 edition) filled with an array of items celebrating the Society's 100-year anniversary. Basket includes a red/cream throw depicting historical places through our county, Morris: A Nostalgic Portrait Boo... 93 Oh Holy Night Beautiful porcelain Nativity set of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus set in a cream crèche embellished with greens, Christmas tree, and Holy Cross. Nativity set donated by The Thoughtful Spot. Crèche and embellishment donated by JoEllyn Johnson. 94 Barbie Christmas Basket contains: 1 Color Reveal Barbie doll & 25-piece set, 1 Barbie pets set, 1 Barbie bicycle/accessories, 1 Barbie Teacher doll/accessories, 1 Barbie Scientist doll, 1 Chelsea Butterfly Dress doll, 1 Barbie Fun-On-The-Go color & sticker activities... 95 Frosty Christmas 30" flocked tree adorned with blue & white ornaments, nestled in a basket trimmed with a beautiful plaid bow. Decorated by JoEllyn Johnson. 96 Merry & Bright Christmas A magnificent wooden sleigh enhanced with a snow-covered tree and Santa's bag of presents. Donated by JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. 97 Snowy Christmas 18" wreath embellished with a large wooden snowflake, holiday ornaments, and a whimsical ribbon bow. Decorated by Sue Cunnea. 98 Simply Snowy Beautiful 4 ft pre-lit tree decorated in shades of blue and touches of blush. Wood birch discs and miniature pinecones adorn the branches with snowflake ribbon to complement the plush snowman that resides outdoors with this tree. Decorated by Paula M... 99 A Pretty In Pink Christmas Who wouldn't love this adorable 6 ft pre-lit tree adorned with pink ribbon, sparkling heels, adorable purses, Barbie silhouette ornaments, and enhanced with the following Barbie items: Barbie doll #171, Barbie doll #189, Ken doll #193, 3 outfits with... 100 Angelic Christmas This beautiful lantern is adorned with a heavenly angel nestled in fresh fallen snow, surrounded by lighted stars, and complemented with lovely ribbon bows. Donated & decorated by JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby.

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Festival of Trees - Grundy County Historical Society

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Bidding Starts: Wednesday Nov 1
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