Make it, Bake it, Sew it, Grow it, Buy it Auction

The Make it, Bake it, Sew it, Grow it, Buy it Auction is a unique fund-raiser by the Grayslake Exchange Club that benefits local organizations to help prevent child abuse.

The second annual event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Community Room at State Bank of the Lakes on Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Bidding starts promptly at 7 p.m. Free appetizers and drinks will be served.

It is an auction like no other.

"This is a unique auction because you never know what you are going to find," said Wendy Petera, event chair. "People bring something that they have made or bought or put together."

She said that last year, one woman made "the cutest cakes in jars. Others brought bottles of wine. Others made beautiful high-end jewelry."

Petera stressed that the sale is not a white elephant sale, garage sale or craft sale.

"It includes more high-end items," she said. "People get really creative. There is a great selection."

Some suggested items to bring or to buy include things like:

• Theater Tickets
• Baseball Tickets
• Sailing Cruise on Lake Michigan
• Camping Weekend for 4
• Fresh flowers/Centerpieces
• Fresh Baked Goods
• Art Work
• Gift Items
• Sports Items
• Tickets to Events
• Jewelry
• Books-New
• Wine/Spirits

They auction is open to the public. Participants can decide to bring an item with them to donate or just come and bid.

All proceeds benefit programs supporting the Prevention of Child Abuse in Lake County.

Exchange, America’s Service Club, is comprised of men and women working together to improve communities through service programs. The organization's national project is The Prevention of Child Abuse. 

For more information, visit The Exchange Club of Grayslake at www.exchangeofgrayslake.org.