05/05/2025
Hi everyone. The 15th annual Eric Carrier Golf Classic to help fight childhood cancer is less than 2 weeks away – May 17th. The golf is full again, but as requested we are posting our silent auction items. Whether or not you're attending the event you can bid (or elect “buy it now”) to help support the cause. We have 14 fabulous silent auction items this year which are below. Please text the Item number, your name, and $ bid amount to 616-450-3559. Thank you for all the support in helping to fight childhood cancer while also remembering Eric !! Together we hope to raise $50,000 again this year in the fight. Note that you can also see these items on the Auction tab at ericcarrier.com
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#1 – Long Road Distillers - Tour and spirits tasting for 10 people: Grab 10 of your friends and take a tour of the distilling process on making whiskey and other spirits. Then enjoy trying them all out! Minimum bid: $125, Buy it now: $600
#2 - Four (4) Awesome Detroit Tigers Tickets Champions Club Seats: These amazing tickets are along the third base line, you have both indoor and outdoor seats. Seats include unlimited beer, wine, soda, and food !! These new Champions Club seats are unbelievable! Come watch the Tigers take on the Cubs on Sun, June 8 at 1:40 pm. Includes 2 parking passes. Minimum bid: $400, Buy it now: $1,200
#3 - Four (4) University of Michigan Football Tickets vs New Mexico: . Watch the season opener of recent National Champions take on the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday, August 30. These are incredible seats on the 45 yard line (sec 23). Minimum bid: $375
, Buy it now: $800
#4 – Two (2) Tickets to Broadway musical Water For Elephants and $100 Chop House Dinner (or affiliate): You and a guest enjoy a night out starting with a delightful dinner at the award winning Chop House. Afterward enjoy Water For Elephants, voted Best New Musical, from Orchestra level seating at DeVos Performance Center on Thursday, Oct 9 at 7:30 p.m. (Note that you can use the dinner on a different night if preferred). Minimum bid: $250, Buy it now: $600
#5 – White Caps Suite with 25 Tickets: Take your closest friends or host a business function using Pepsi Cola’s private suite ( #318) at LMCU Ballpark on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:35 p.m.as they take on the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Milwaukee Brewers affiliate). Includes all the Pepsi beverages you can drink and 6 parking passes. Minimum Bid: $300, Buy it now: $700
#6 –Night at Homewood Suites downtown GR and $100 Bistro Bella Vita: Enjoy Italian or French cuisine at this award winning restaurant followed by a short walk to spend a night at one of the finest studio King suites in GR. Perhaps take in a nightcap at the only rooftop bar in GR. In the morning enjoy a hot complimentary breakfast. Note that you can use the dinner and hotel on independent nights if preferred. Minimum bid: $250, Buy it now: $450
#7 – The Melting Pot Dinner for Two: – Enjoy a four course dinner for 2 including cheese fondue, salads, entrees followed with chocolate fondue for dessert! If you haven’t tried the Melting Pot before you are in for a real treat! Minimum bid: $150, Buy it now: $300
#8 – GR Overnight, $50 at the Bistro (hotel restaurant) and $25 Starbucks: Have a wonderful night out with your partner. Take in the GR nightlife with the BOB just across the street from the Courtyard by Marriott hotel (parking included). Minimum bid: $225, Buy it now: $425
#9 –Night Stay at Soaring Eagle Casino plus $50 Dining Credit: Try your luck and spend a night at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant including $50 dining credit. Perhaps coordinate your stay around one of the many concerts they host. Minimum bid: 175, Buy it now: $350
#10 –Fun Activities- Fowling & Main Event: Enjoy two different activities with your friends. Spend 2 hours at the Fowling Warehouse with up to 10 friends on your own lane enjoying this new craze. Later, enjoy time at the new “Main Event” at Woodland Mall. Fun for 5 includes bowling for 1 hour, 1 hour of game play, and one session of laser tag. Minimum bid: $150, Buy it now: $350
#11 – Golf/Hockey/Baseball - 4 Pack: Four friends can enjoy a round of 18 holes with carts at Quail Ridge ($240 value), 4 lower level seats to the Griffins ($120 value), and 4 box Seats with 4 hotdogs and sodas to the White Caps ($100 value). Purchase together or be that guy who treats friends to lots of fun throughout the year. Minimum bid: $275, Buy it now: $600
#13 –Spa Day: Enjoy two hours enjoying a hydromassage, halo therapy, sauna, float and other wellness features at Salus Wellness Spa. Great gift for yourself or for a significant other. Minimum bid: $100, Buy it now: $300
#14 –3 Lego Sets: . Whether for yourself, a child, or grandchild have fun with these 3 wonderful Lego sets. Giraffe - 780 pcs, Tiger - 755 pcs, and Lion -224 pcs. Minimum bid: $100, Buy it now: $300
Text item #, bid amount and name to 616-450-3559
