Valentines Party & Silent Auction

Friday, February 5th from 6-10 pm
Copper Creek Golf Clubhouse, Pleasant Hill
All Proceeds To Benefit Meals From The Heartland
$15/person minimum donation at the door


Special Thanks To Our Sponsors & Donors

~ 3E ~ Hubbell Realty ~ Copper Creek ~ Meals From The Heartland ~ Mike Butterworth ~ Bonne Finken ~ AmericInn ~ The Raddish ~ Beaver Creek ~ Bodywork Solutions ~ Val Lanes ~ Compassionate Spirit Therapies ~ Jacobsens ~ Goals In Motion Fitness Studio ~ Sticks ~ Hooters ~ Starbucks ~ Boston's The Gourmet Pizza ~ Chocolate Storybook ~ Gold's Gym ~ Glow Golf ~ Baker & Associates ~ Darren Whitmore ~ Strouds ~ The Iowa Cubs ~ Maddy's Again ~ Prarie Life Health & Fitness ~ Froggy In Pearls ~ Radisson ~ University of Iowa ~ Fitness World West ~ WineStyles ~ Iowa State Universtiy ~ Annelie Heinen & Pampered Chef ~ The Spa at West Glen ~ Cakes By Design ~ Jason's Deli ~ Iron Works ~

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Thank you!!!

Wow---what a great night! We raised over $10,000 last night thanks to all those who came out and participated in the silent auction or just made donations! We are still processing payments so the total is not final yet.

If you paid with credit card last night, please be aware that your payment is being processed through "firstgiving.com" so you'll receive an email statement from that site but the funds will go directly to "Meals from the Heartland".

Remember: Tutus, teddybears & goodie bags, chocolate covered strawberries, and truffles will still be for sale through Saturday, February 13! Great chance to get your sweetie a Valentine's gift and know the money is going to feed people in Haiti.

Special thanks to Hubbell, Copper Creek, 3E, Bonne Finken & Mike Butterworth for making it a truly wonderful evening!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Tomorrow is the Day!!!

Please scroll down to view our most updated list of all our fabulous auction items!  There is something for everybody---don't miss your chance to come bid on some items!  There are lots of great Valentine's gifts in our auction.  It's your one-stop shop for Valentine's Day!!!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Live Music Booked!!!!!

We are thrilled to announce our musical guests for the evening:

Mike Butterworth
 Lead Vocalist & Guitarist of The Nadaswww.thenadas.com

and

Bonne Finken
Local Singer/Songwriter, www.bonnefinken.com

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Hearts for Haiti

The meals we packaged right here in Des Moines are saving lives right now in Haiti!  Lets keep up the good work, Des Moines, and raise more money to get more food down there ASAP!!! 

Please continue browsing the blog for ways you can help!

Friday, January 22, 2010

Pampered Chef "Hearts for Haiti" Party

http://www.pamperedchef.biz/chefannelie

Go to website, click "shop online" then enter the "Hearts for Haiti" party.

Annelie is donating a portion of every sale under the "Hearts for Haiti" party to "Meals from the Heartland".

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Silent Auction Donations

Don't miss your chance to bid on these great items at the Hearts for Haiti Benefit on Friday, February 5th!


Item #    Item Name




10 Make A Toast! (2) Mikasa champagne glasses and bottle of champagne,one night weekend stay at West Des Moines Sheraton


11 Let's Make A Toast:(2) Mikasa champagne glasses and bottle of champagne,one night weekend stay at West Des Moines Sheraton


12 Handcrafted Window Art


13 A Night of Wine & Chocolates :Friday or Saturday Hotel Stay and breakfast for two at the Downtown Marriott, gift card for a 1/2 lb pre boxed chocolates, bottle of wine, wineglasses, candle


14 Couple's Fitness Package:(2) Three Month Passes to Fitness World West


15 Cupcake basket:Cupcake maker, mixing bowl, spatula, and mixes


16 Valentine Massage Basket: One Hour Massage, blanket, wine, candles, "Kisses & Hugs"


17 Baby Girl basket


18 Baby Boy basket


19 Iowa State Basket


20 Cuddle Basket : $20 at Yanni's Grill & Vineyard, Blanket, wine, candle


21 Certificate for a Made-to-Order Cake from Cakes by Design


22 Handpainted Table


23 Children's Basket: Puzzle, Lacing Beads and Books, and $20 Gift Certificate to Brilliant Sky Toys & Books


24 Party for 10 at Glow Golf and $50 at Maddy's Again


25 WineStyles Wine Basket


26 Iowa Hawkeyes Basket


27 Fore! (2 rounds of golf (18 holes) at Copper Creek Golf Course, $25 Gift card to Johnny's Hall of Fame, & The Stadium (Collegiate, Professional and Golf Apparel) $20 gift certificate


28 Cruiser Bike


29 2 hour photo shoot at GetUrban Photography


30 Facial, Manicure & Pedicure at The Spa of West Glen


31 Wine Tasting Party for 20 at WineStyles


32 Flag that was flown over the United States Capitol


33 Iowa Football w/ Signature Certificate


34 Iowa Basketball Jersey


35 Football Signed by ISU


36 Hayden Frye Signed Ticket Stub


37 Coffee, mug, and $5 Starbucks card


38 Floral Arrangement & Wine


39 Handcrafted wool purse


40 Fitness Boost: 6 free one-day passes and (2) $50 towards enrollment fees


41 90 Minute Tropical Escape Hot Stone Massage at Compassionate Spirit Therapies


42 Sticks Original "Electro Angel Sculpture"


43 9 Week Total Body Fitness Challenge at Goals in Motion


44 One Night Stay at the Radisson, Drinks at Johnny's Lounge, $50 at Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, Breakfast for two


45 Uppercase Living Plaques: "Gather Round", "Give Thanks","Autumn"


46 (2) Four packs of Tickets to Iowa Cubs home games, Hooters shirt, Bottle koozie and six pack of beer


47 Family Night: $50 at Boston's, candy and game


48 Klein Tool Kit


49 Klein Tool Kit & Thermos


50 Chocolate Storybook gift basket


51 Lia Sophia Bracelet


52 Authentic Haitian Doll


53 Authentic Haitian Statue


54 Little Princess Basket: Blanket, books, "Just be Yourself" plaque, pink lamb


55 One Year of Oil, Lube, & Filter Changes at Holmes Auto


56 Tastefully Simple Suitcase full of treats


57 One Hour Massage


58 Minnesota Vikings Chad Greenway jersey (size 54)


59 Chicago Bears Brian Urlacher jersey (size 54)


60 Bowling & Pizza Night:10 free games at Val Lanes & $20 at Mustards


61 Jason's Deli Basket: Dinner for Two, Wine, Wineglasses, candle


62 Teeth Whitening at Dental Office


63 Radio Control Car


64 Family Hockey Night:4- Arena Level Tickets to any regular season Des Moines Buccaneer’s game, 4 - XL Buccaneers logo t-shirts, 4 - Buccaneers mini Zambonis


65 Women of Faith Package: Books, notecards, devotional, tote


66 World Vision Tote Bag and Book "The Hole in Our Gospel"


67 Biaggi's & Hotel Night:One Weekend Night Stay at the Sheraton with two breakfasts and $50 at Biaggi's


68 "Believe Tote" "Believe" Journal, Note Pad & Note Cards & Chicken Soup for the Soul Word Find Book


69 "Be Still Tote" Tote Bag filled with "Faith" Journal, Note Pad & Note Cards & Chicken Soup for the Soul Word Find Book


70 "Home Décor" :Frame, "Home Sweet Home", "Love, Laughter, Friendships", & $25 at Target


71 Couples Golf Getaway:One Night Stay at the AmericInn with complimentary breakfast, 2 rounds of golf with cart at Beaver Creek, and $50 at The Radish in Grimes


72 Two Tickets to one 2010 UNI Home Football Game: (excluding Family Weekend & Homecoming)


73 Wine & Sushi:$20 Gift Certificate to Fuji Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Ames


74 Let's Go To Dinner: $40 at Texas Roadhouse, $50 Drake Diner, $40 at Maddy's Again, & $25 at Champp's


75 Viva Italia! Wine, glasses, Pampered Chef Cheese Grater, Pasta & Sauce


76 Des Moines Bucs' Scott Clemmensen autographed jersey/Current Florida Panthers Goaltender & first person born in Iowa to play in NHL


77 Kyle Korver kid's jersey, magazine, and bobble heads


78 4- Arena Level Tickets to any regular season Des Moines Buccaneer’s game and Mini hockey stick/4 autographs - J.P. Parise (NHL Minnesota North Stars, 13-year NHL veteran, 2-time NHL All-Star), Zach Parise (NHL New Jersey Devils, 2009 NHL All-Star team, 2010 Olympics/Team USA), Jordan Parise, (EC KAC of the Austrian Hockey League), Drew Stafford (NHL Buffalo Sabres).


79 1 - 2008-2009 DM Bucs autographed uncut sheet of player trading cards (Includes Bucs coach & 2-time NHL all-star J.P. Parise) & 1 - 2005-2006 DM Bucs Clark Cup Championship team - uncut sheet of player trading cards (Includes Kyle Okposo/7th overall pick 2006 NHL draft-NY Islanders, Trevor Lewis/17th overall pick 2006 NHL draft-Los Angeles Kings, Aaron Palushaj/44th overall pick 2007 NHL draft-St. Louis Blues, Jeff Petry/45th overall pick 2006 NHL draft-Edmonton Oilers)


80 Simple Additions Three Tiered Stand, Hospitality Stand, Small Bowl Caddy


81 Free 30 day membership plus one training session at Gold's Gym


82 One month pass for fitness classes at IronWorks


83 free tax preparation


84 4-18 hole golf passes and 2 carts


85 full senior photo session at GetUrban Photography


86 Pampered Chef basket


87 Hip Bowquet


88 angel sculpture


89 Wine, Wine glasses and wine stopper


90 3 months of lessons for one class, two free recital tickets and gift card for a costume or dance shoes.


91 "Lucky" Scrapbook Basket


92 "Blue" Scrapbook Basket


93 $200 gift certificate to Flatt Tire Center


94 Tri Pipeline: Triathlon Training:8 week personal training plan for swim, bike or run


95 Pamper Me: Pedicure at Cali Nails in West Glen Center, home spa products


96 Shawn Johnson's leotard and signed photo, Chow's t-shirt, and 10 open gym passes


97 $60 Gift Cards at Maddy's Again


98 Iowa Barnstormers Tickets & Tour


99 Monavie basket


Much thanks to all who have donated items to our silent auction! 


Donations are still being accepted!  If you'd like to arrange a donation, please contact livstro@hotmail.com, or call Olivia at 515.554.3745.  All proceeds benefit Meals From The Heartland and are tax deductible.

Give A Gift To Your Valentine While Giving The Gift of Food To A Family In Need!

$25 provides 150 meals to the people of Haiti and allows you to select a gift for you or a loved one. 

Choose from:
  • 4 Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • 12 Chocolate Truffles
  • 1 Children's Tutu




Please specify gift & delivery preferences:
  •  Pick-up at Valentine's Party & Silent Auction, February 5th @ Copper Creek
  •  Home Delivery Friday, February 12th
  •  Home Delivery Saturday, February 13th

"Hearts for Haiti" is a fundraiser to support Meals from the Heartland

We are grieving for the people in Haiti. The earthquake has devastated an already impoverished nation. We want to do something, anything, to help the Haitians begin the healing process.

Meals from the Heartland is a local nonprofit organization that has sent millions of meals packaged here in Des Moines to Haiti and other nations over the past two years. This food is actually saving lives in Haiti right now.

“In December we were given about 100 boxes of food from your organization from Tina Eisnhower. We were planning on using it towards VBS's and soccer tournament we have planned. However, as you know, an earthquake devastated many parts of Haiti. Jacmel is one town that has been hit hard. The road from Jacmel to Port-au-Prince is impassible with cars, tap-taps, and trucks. There are no supplies coming in and we don't know when the road will be fixed. We have been able to feed hundreds of people daily since the earthquake because of your food.” ----emailed from a missionary in Jacmel, Haiti

Meals from the Heartland is planning an emergency event on February 22 to package meals to send directly to Haiti. They are trying to raise funds now to buy supplies and pay for transportation.

We are hosting a Hearts for Haiti fundraiser on Friday, February 5 at the Copper Creek Golf Clubhouse in Pleasant Hill. The event will be open to the public and will include live music, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction and Valentine's Day gift boutique.

We are asking for your help in the way of:

spreading the word! Use facebook, twitter, email, snail mail, pony express, smoke signals, whatever it takes to get the word out
donations of goods or services to be used in the silent auction
attendance! come to the event!!!!!
*Right now we are still looking for just the right musician(s) who are will to donate their time and talent to make the event extra special. Please let us know if you or someone you know would be interested.

*We are also hoping to get the catering donated!

All proceeds will go directly to Meals from the Heartland, which will then go directly to Haiti.