AUCTION
Auction Items Below!
Venables Theatre,
Rendezvous Evening Event
MAY 17, 2025
The silent auction of the items listed below will happen at the Meadowlark Rendezvous May 17th at the Venables Theatre in Oliver. Doors open at 5:30 with our keynote speaker, Laura Lynch taking the stage at 7:30. Laura is an internationally acclaimed journalist and environmental activist. Tickets for the Rendezvous include a beverage of your choice and a delicious charcutier buffet and are available at www.venabletheatre.ca
George Traicheff’s original, commissioned artwork will be auctioned live after Laura’s presentation.
Items to bid on...
ITEM #01
Looking to get up in the world?
Bid on this exciting Helicopter tour of the
Okanagan Valley for you and 3 of your friends.
Graciously donated by our long-time supporter
Top Flight Elite Training and Charter.
This Auction Item is valued at: $600.00
ITEM #02
Do you need a place to party a bit?
Bid on a night at the Game during
the 2025/26 hockey season.
You and your favourite 15 friends
can watch the Vees game from the
Greyback executive suite at the SOEC.
Food and beverages provided with this prize.
Gather your friends and get them to ante up.
This Auction Item is valued at: $1,200.00
Contact Bobbie at Greyback Construction in
September of 2025 at 250-493-7972
to arrange your night.
ITEM #01
ITEM #03
Gift Certificate
#002025
One Night’s stay in an upgrade room
For two people,
Dinner for two (alcohol extra),
&
Breakfast for two
(not to be used during any Special Events)
No cash value,
Redeemable between May 1st and December 15, 2025.
Authorized Signature: Brenda Van Ember
250-659-5646 chilcotinlodge@gmail.com
www.thehistoricchilcotinlodge.com
This Auction Item is valued at: $361.30
ITEM #04
Is pleased to support the Meadowlark Nature Festival with an auction item of a Venu 3S GPS watch:
SLEEP COACH
Get a sleep score and personalized coaching for how much sleep you need and how you can improve.
MORNING REPORT
Receive an overview of your sleep, recovery, daily calendar, HRV status and more as soon as you wake up.
BUILT-IN SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE
When paired with your compatible smartphone, make and take phone calls right from the watch.
This Auction Item is valued at: $599.99
ITEM #05
Kitchen Ware
Hand Crafted Oak Salad bowl and serving spoon
by local woodworker Paul Lockington.
Measuring 14 by 8 inches,
it is finished with food -safe oil.
It is not dishwasher safe
but can be easily wiped clean.
It should not be left in standing water.
This Auction Item is valued at: $250.00
ITEM #06
Leki Khumbu FX TA compact
The lightweight version of the Khumbu supports you while trekking with a full range of features:
- A comfortable Aergon CorTec grip
- Speed Lock+ adjustment system for easy adjustment of the pole length
- Lightweight yet stable tubes made from high-strength aluminum
- An absolute all-rounder to keep you safe on the mountain
- Collapse easily to fit in luggage or knapsack
This Auction Item is valued at: $240.00
ITEM #07
Walking Stick
This hiking stick was salvaged from an apple orchard that was razed to make way for a highway intersection.
In its first life, it bore fruit that nurtured people and animals big and small. In this, its second life, it will assist you in your journey through the forests and meadows of our valley. It is finished with an invisible sprinkling of pixie dust to ward off the mischievous inhabitants of the woods that seek to obstruct your travels with loose rocks and tree roots. It is sturdy and true and will make a fine travelling companion.
This Auction Item is valued at: $100.00
ITEM #08
Log Clock
This unique clock has been donated by Steven who is a member of the Penticton “Men’s Shed”
It is powered by a single AA battery.
If you are interested in purchasing any of Stevens other works, such as the table seen above inset, Steven can be contacted by calling 250 328 9092
This Auction Item is valued at: $65.00
ITEM #09
Adventure Cribbage Board!
It’s a race to the summit!
Do you need a challenging hike that you can do without ever leaving the games room?
Play your cards right and you will reach the summit on top. This unique Cribbage Board takes you from the safety of the cabin, around the lake, across the lake, over the bridge and up the hill.
This Auction Item is valued at: $40.00
ITEM #10
Free standing
indoor/outdoor fireplace.
Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with this beautiful clean-burning patio fireplace.
Extend your outdoor evenings and extend your outdoor seasons with this BioFlame fire unit.
It uses environmentally friendly alcohol- based fuel
Generously Donated by BioFlame Canada
This Auction Item is valued at: $3,691.00
ITEM #11
One Night Accommodation Certificate.
One Night Accommodation in a West Wing King Parkview Guestroom with Complimentary Parking. Redeemable between September 15 - December 31, 2025, and January 1 - April 30, 2026.
Based on double occupancy and subject to blackout dates and availability.
This Auction Item is valued at: $324.00
(depending on the redemption date)ITEM #12
Remember the Sandhill Cranes
16”X20” Acrylic on CanvasBy Penticton Artist Lyse Deselliers
Lyse is an avid Outdoors person and an active supporter of the Meadowlark Nature Festival and the Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance
This Auction Item is valued at: $640.00
ITEM #13
Castanet Gift Certificate.
$79.00 Gift Certificate for a Cluesolvers Adventure for 2-5 players
Part Scavenger Hunt, part Escape Room, part Amazing Race!
This Auction Item is valued at: $79.00
ITEM #14
Autographed Gin Bottle
Ready for a refreshing crisp summer drink?Special thanks to our friends at Dubh Glas Distillery
for this autographed bottle of Noteworthy Gin.
Handcrafted in the Okanagan in small batches to ensure fine taste and quality.
Drop in for a tasting of their new line of fine whisky’s.
Just off the highway in Gallager Lake.
This Auction Item is valued at: $55.00
ITEM #15
Night Accommodation and
a round of Golf.
Special thanks to our friends at the Balcomo Hotel and the Penticton Golf and Country Club for this great Auction item.
Stay over at the Balcomo hotel and walk over to the golf club for a fun round of golf next day.
Some restriction apply: Call for reservations.
This Auction Item is valued at: $400.00
ITEM #16
Dinner Gift Certificate
Play Estate WineryPlay Estate Winery is pleased to support the Meadowlark Nature Festival with this $150.00 dinner gift certificate.
Come and enjoy some great food and the best restaurant view in the valley.
Call Play Bistro at 236-422-2675 for reservations
This Auction Item is valued at: $150.00
ITEM #17
In case you were running out!
A nice wooden wine rack with
ten Fine Wines from Play winery.
This Auction Item is valued at: $300.00
ITEM #18
Swag Basket
from Cannery BrewingThis Auction Item is valued at: $100.00
ITEM #19
2 tickets to the South Okanagan Concert Series
The Frank Venables Theatre
The Frank Venables Theatre is pleased to support the Meadowlark Nature Festival with an auction with an auction item of 2 tickets to the South Okanagan Concert Series. Full Details at Venables Theatre
Cheng Squared Duo October 23, 2025/7:30
International Guitar Night Sunday January 5, 2026/ 7:30
Pocket Symphonies Friday March 20, 2026 /7:30
Solidaridad Tango Friday April 17, 2026 /7:30
This Auction Item is valued at: $216.00
ITEM #20
Fine Art Custom Framing
Certificate from Tumbleweed Gallery“Have you bid on Auction item #12 – Remembering the Sandhill Cranes?
Or maybe you have another special piece of fine art that needs personal attention.
Here is your opportunity to have it custom framed by a long-term Meadowlark Supporter - Tumbleweed Gallery. “
This Auction Item is valued at: $250.00
ITEM #21
GIFT VOUCHER
Redeem this voucher for 4 guests to schedule a two hour evening sailing adventure aboard our 46’ sailboat Anam Cara on Okanagan Lake.
Sailings Depart Naramata, BC ~ 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
This offer is valid from July 1st to Aug. 31st, 2025
Contact Dan & Robyn
windsofchangeexperiences@gmail.com
250-318-2429