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Get excited: Novel Night is coming soon! Be prepared to bid on items and experiences in our live and silent auctions. To attend, simply buy a ticket for $100 to Novel Night by visiting the Bowling Green Library Checkout Desk or online at wcdpl.org/novel-night-tickets.
The goal of the WCDPL Foundation's Novel Night is to raise funds for library materials through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auctions. It is the generosity of sponsors and donors which make it possible for all proceeds from the Benefit to be used for the purchase of new books, audiobooks, eBooks, picture books, and large print books.
Be a Guest Coach for BGSU Women's Volleyball
Donated by Bowling Green State University
As the guest coach, you'll be with the team as they prepare for the game, complete with behind-the-scenes pre-game strategy, the team meal, team traditions, and a seat on the bench. An incredible 50 tickets are included to accommodate all of your family and friends, or, you can donate them to a school or nonprofit. First year Head Coach Alex DelPlombo will be leading the team that won the MAC Championship last year, so it's sure to be an exciting season!
Be a Guest Coach for BGSU Women's Basketball
Donated by Bowling Green State University
Join Coach Fred Chmiel and his team as they prepare for a home game. You'll meet the players at their morning shoot around, have lunch with the team, participate in the team meeting, and sit on the player's bench to cheer the Falcons on. Four Anderson Club tickets are also included to any home game!
Reach for the Stars Exclusive Planetarium Package
Donated by Bowling Green State University
Bid on this private, exclusive evening show in BGSU's 40-foot dome Planetarium, and then experience the joy of stargazing afterwards via telescopes on the sky deck of the Observatory. Gather your friends and family together and select from over 100 Planetarium shows to view, including Black Holes or Firefall, about meteorites, comets, and asteroids.
Cooking Class for Eight at BGSU's Teaching Kitchen
Donated by Bowling Green State University
You and seven of your friends or family members can enjoy this unique experience as a Chartwells chef teaches you the intricacies of creating a special dish. Your teaching class will be designed to mix fun and food, and give each participant a unique experience. Your group will enjoy both increasing your knowledge about food and appreciation of its preparation.
Co-Host The Morning Show with Clint Corpe
Donated by The Morning Show
Join Clint Corpe for two hours to plan and broadcast The Morning Show! Enjoy your time participating in live interviews, and share with listeners the latest weather forecasts and sports reports. Plan with Clint to formulate the guest list, promote a nonprofit or business, select the music to be played, and even invite your favorite artist or group to perform live.
Suite for Four at Slater Ice Arena
Donated by Bowling Green State University
Four guests are invited to the President's Suite at the Slater Family Ice Arena this fall! Watch the game from an exclusive vantage point. Couple it with the provided food and beverages, and it promises to be a great evening to remember.
Summer Smoking Package
Donated by Brian and Becky Paskvan & Gordon and Cathy Wenig
Summers are made better with meals from the Traeger Pro Series Pellet Grill. You will be able to smoke, grill, bake, roast, braise, and BBQ for easy meals every time. Paired with a Farm Certificate for local meats and eggs, you’ll be making amazing meals in no time.
Dinner with BGSU's President Rodney Rogers and University Advocate Sandy Earle
Donated by Bowling Green State University
Enjoy dinner for six with BGSU President Rodney Rogers and his spouse, University Advocate Sandy Earle. This special opportunity at the University House will allow you to enjoy Rodney and Sandy’s company, learn first-hand about what’s in store for BGSU, and enjoy a wonderful gourmet dinner.
Marquetry & Intarsia Horse Wall Art
Donated by Don and Becky Schooner
This beautiful 36" by 24" art piece was handmade out of curly maple, walnut, cherry, oak, and mahogany woods. Cut on laser and hand-shaped, the frame is made of curly maple with walnut accents and was put together with mortise and tenon joinery. It comes with a french cleat hanger for display.
Glass Art Piece
Donated by Joel O'Dorisio and Ellen Dalton
Craftsmanship meets creativity in this beautiful glass art piece from local artist Joel O’Dorisio. Perfect for collectors and art enthusiasts alike, this glass piece is a visual delight perfect for any room.
Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Donated by Kevin and Dianna Nevius
Rich, sweet, chocolate and brown sugar flavors mingle in perfect balance with bold rye spiciness in this rare whiskey. Bottles of Stagg only drop twice a year, and it is extremely hard to find. This special bottle from the 2023 holiday drop is a prized possession amongst whiskey connoisseurs and collectors.
BGSU Flight Center Airplane Ride and Lesson
Donated by Bowling Green State University
The Bowling Green Flight Center is offering a 1.5 hour flight training lesson! You will have the opportunity to fly above Bowling Green with a Certified Flight Instructor in one of their Piper Archers. Bring one observer along for the ride!
Sue Shank Cookies
Donated by Sue Shank
We will be auctioning off six separate bakers dozen plates of cookies from the one and only Sue Shank!