​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Angels Under the Big Top

Saturday, September 13th

Guthrie County Fairgrounds

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​​

​

​

​

​

​​

If you attended our Spring Cocktail Party in West Des Moines you might have been lucky enough to sample or buy one of the "Apple Pies in a Bag" from The Elegant Farmer.  They sold so well that The Elegant Farmer donated 16 more apple pies, plus 8 apple crisps for our Fall Gala.  We are offering these for sale ahead of the Gala for a flat rate of $50 each.  They come out of Wisconsin, and the online price is $49.95 with shipping.  These are some of the best pies ever as they have a sugar cookie-like crust that makes them just delicious!

• The pies and crisps come frozen and you bake them right in the bag whenever you need a great dessert fast.

• See Items #301 and #302 on the silent auction and order yours now.  If you are not bidding online & would like a pie or crisp, call Patty Reeve at 515-238-3829. 

• We will make arrangements to deliver the crisp or pie to you within 10 miles of Waukee or Panora, or anywhere along that corridor.  If you live outside of that area, let us know and we can make arrangements for you to pick up the pie.

• The bidding is open, and  that they will go fast!

 

​​Bidding is open online at https://events.readysetauction.com/torisangels/2025fallgala or by using the QR code that follows.  Please be sure to check back regularly for new items that are being added. ​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

 

 

You can register to bid in a couple of ways.  

   

       If we have your email and phone number we will be sending you an invitation to bid.  When you receive that, just click on the link and follow the instructions to set up your password,     4-digit code and bidding preferences.  And start bidding!  

 

    If you don't receive an email invitation, go to the above website or hover over the QR code and request a log in.  The email will be sent to you and you can then set up your password,     4 digit codes and bidding preferences.

 

    If you prefer not to bid by using your telephone, there will be options available at the event to accommodate that, and we will have staff available to help!  Just let us know!

 

 

Here is a list of the  silent auction items and donors:

​

#101 Celebrate Tray, Custom Tori’s Angels Yeti glasses, Wine, Kim Phillips

#102 Movie Night Basket, Lisa Long

#103 Des Moines Playhouse -Two Tickets, Des Moines Playhouse

#104 Gift card to Smash Park $50, Smash Park

#105 Minky Couture Travel Blanket & Bag, Minky Courture

#106 Joseph’s Sterling Silver Coral Pendant Necklace, Joseph’s Jewelers

#107 Handmade Wooden Live Edge Accent table, Rod Phillips

#108 Doc’s Hunt Club Half Day Hunt for Two, Doc’s Hunt Club

#109 Bottle of Homemade Cinnamon Schnapps #1, Bob & Julie Klein

#110 Biaggi’s $100 Gift Card, Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

#111 Kid's Tee Pee play set, Julie Tibbles, Karla Bristle

#112 Four tickets to Adventureland, Adventureland

#113 Hurling Hatchet Ax Throwing, Hurling Hatchet

#114 Red Wine basket, Patti & Greg Kliegl

#115 House of Conundrum Escape Room Omaha, House of Conundrum

#116 Christmas basket with wreath, Patti & Greg Kliegl

#117 Adventure in Clarksville, New Day Dairy Guest Barn & Trains on the Farm Museum

#118 ICI-DMACC Dinner for Two, ICI DMACC Culinary Program

#119 Vee Bar Guest Ranch $500.00 gift card, Vee Bar Guest Ranch

#120 Handcrafted Candle with $50.00 Gift Card, Give.

#121 Christmas with Wartburg Concert 4 Tickets, Dave & Jackie Van Ahn

#122 Wooden Toys set #1 - 2 trucks, Dave & Jackie Van Ahn

#123 Wooden Toys Set #2 -Truck and Boat, Dave & Jackie Van Ahn

#124 Wooden Toys Set #3 - Large Truck, Dave & Jackie Van Ahn

#125 Wooden Toys - Tractor Set 4 of 4, Dave & Jackie Van Ahn

#126 NASCAR books set #1, Scott Nelson

#127 Hand-painted Milk Can by A. Shirk, Jason & Shari Clark

#128 Christmas Wreath or Porch Pot, Isom's Tree Farm

#129 Fall Mum, I-80 Vintage Barn

#130 Wine Tasting & Charcuterie Board for 12, Twin Vines Vineyard

#131 Margarita Basket, The Church on the Hill, Harlan

#132 Cigar Basket, Iowa Cigar Company

#133 Geno’s Cherry Bounce, Gene Wilwerding

#134 Homemade Cinnamon Schnapps #2 Bob & Julie Klein

#135 NASCAR Books Set #2, Scott Nelson

#136 White Wine Basket, Patti & Greg Kliegl

#137 Cooper's Hawk Magnum, Membership and Tasting for 2, Cooper’s Hawk Winery

#138 Martha-Ellen Tye Youth Matinee Series Season Tickets, Stephens Auditorium

#139 Ryobi 40v Trimmer Blower Combo Kit, Home Depot

#140 Christmas Tree - Live or Cut, Isom's Tree Farm

#141 Pecan & Black Walnuts Basket, Jan Wilwerding

#142 Crescent Hill Ski Lift Tickets for 2, Pottawattomie County

#143 The Dinner Detective 2 tickets to a Murder Mystery, The Dinner Detective

 

Here is the list of  Live Auction items and Donors :

​

#501 Homemade French Silk Pie - Enjoy this smooth and creamy French Silk Pie, donated by Kelly Meyers

#502 Homemade Banana Cream Pie - donated by Kjella Piper

#503 Homemade Peanut Butter Pie – Mouthwatering pie from one of our best bakers, donated by Kelly Meyer

#504 Homemade Caramel Apple Pie - What could be better than this delicious Caramel Apple Pie, donated by Jane Ann Benner

#505 Homemade Cherry Pie - Homemade pie from freshly picked cherries, donated by Karen Bump

#506 Iowa Cubs Skybox - Get out to the ballpark in style!  This package includes 10 tickets to a 2026 April or May home game in a Skybox Suite plus 2 parking passes.  Donated by the Iowa Cubs.

#507 Bonifide RS117 Kayak and Lew’s Fishing Rod & Reel Combo will set you up for kayak fishing success! The kayak has a Hybrid Catamaran hull and offers an excellent balance of stability and paddling performance. The rod and reel is a 6'9" Mach 1 combo.  Donated  by Sommerfeld Outfitters and Jeff & Michelle Betts

#508 Wicker Patio Furniture Set - Update and enhance your patio with this four-Piece Wicker Conversation Set with Cream Colored Cushions from Clifton, donated by Lowe’s

#509 Iowa Hawkeye tickets with parking & swag - 4 Iowa Hawkeyes tickets with parking for any 2026 season home game at Kinnick Stadium including Iowa/ISU. Package includes Iowa Hawkeye logo merchandise, tumblers, tailgate bag, puzzle and sign. Donated by Troy Miller and Jan Wilwerding

#510 Midwest Golf Package with 5 top courses including Glen Oaks Country Club, donated by the courses listed

#511 Tour of Denny Albaugh's Private Car Barn for Party of 8 - The Albaugh collection includes every Chevrolet Convertible built between 1913 and 1975, plus some very rare sedans and hardtops, including Yenkos and Australian Holdan, Donated by Denny Albaugh

#512 Hand Carved Northern Shoveler Drake - This beautifully hand-carved and painted Northern Shoveler Drake decorative gunning decoy is one of the most colorful birds in the wild.  It has been finely crafted and donated by award-winning artist, Ted Reeve.

#513 5-day 4-night Deer Hunt Package for one - Bag a Trophy Deer on the ground of Iowa Trophy Hunting beginning November 1, the start of bow season.  This is a hunter's paradise tucked away in Guthrie Center with over 1000 acres of premium whitetail habitat located in zone 4. Plus, you will stay in one of the cozy cabins on the property.  Come hunt your dream today!  Donated by Iowa Trophy Hunting

#514 Civic Center Tickets to “The Notebook” Package #1 - Two tickets to the Opening Night showing of “The Notebook” on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.  This package includes a $100 gift card for dinner prior to the show, and a 1-night stay in the East Village. Donated by Pete & Sandy Leiferman, Splash Seafood Bar & Grill, AC Hotels by Marriott

#515 Civic Center Tickets to "The Notebook" Package #2 – Two tickets to the Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:30 pm showing of "The Notebook."  This package includes valet parking, $100 gift card for dinner prior to the show and a 1-night stay in downtown Des Moines.  donated by Greg & Patti Kliegl, Django Restaurant and Marriott Hotel,

#516 Quarter Beef with Processing - Enjoy steaks, roasts, burgers and more with this quarter beef package that includes processing! Donated by Wes & Kristin Clark, Phil & Whitney Brown, Hoover Land & Cattle Company and Guthrie County Quality Meats

#517 Kitchen Collage Cooking Class for 8 - This fun social event/cooking classes is perfect for a group date night or a girls' night out! The chef will provide you with all the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to master a delicious classic Spanish “ Paella” dish, donated by Jill Means of Kitchen Collage and David Wagner

#518 Personal Trainer with Gym Membership – Spend 12 weeks with a virtual personal trainer and six months at the gym to get into the shape you want to be! donated by Forged in Strength & Nutrition and Active Health Solutions

#519 14K Gold Halo Pendant with 18" 14K gold Italian chain - Inspired by the halo in the Tori's Angels logo, Gary hand-fabricated this pendant in 14K yellow gold with a 1/4 ct. diamond accent and 14K yellow gold 18" cable chain from the gold factories of Italy. Donated by Gary Youngberg family and Ames Silversmithing

#520 2 tickets to K C Chiefs vs. Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium 10/19/25 - includes parking pass and hotel. donated by Ken & Lisa Kremer and Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

#521 Gourmet Dinner for 6 with Wine Pairings - Exquisite food and wine, along with great conversation and a whole lot of fun for your group. Host in your home or bring your friends to the Fitzgerald's home just outside of Adel.  Enjoy! Donated by Karen and Bill Fitzgerald

#523 Blanton’s Full 8-bottle Collection Bourbon Basket - Horse and Jockey Collection with 8 750 mL Bottles is the ultimate set for bourbon collectors and Blanton’s enthusiasts. This exclusive collection includes each lettered horse stopper from B–L–A–N–T–O–N–S, allowing you to own the complete set that has become a hallmark of the Blanton’s brand. Donated by Terry and Kersten Gebard

 

PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT OUR DONORS WHENEVER YOU CAN!

​

Wheelin' For Healin

 

Saturday, September 20th

Carl Voss Trail starting at the Confluence Brewing Company In Des Moines​​

​