By MARIDEE LAWSON
Farmington Press

Published: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Updated: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:39 PM CST

The fourth annual Help the Hungry Bake Sale will take place Saturday. Many community churches, groups and residents are helping bake and donate items to raise money for the local food pantries.

The bake sale begins Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and will last until 1 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic School gym. There will be activities for participants and baked items to purchase. The canned food items collected and money raised from the sale of baked goods will benefit the Ministerial Alliance and St. Vincent De Paul food pantries.

Holiday Decorating chance ticket sales will begin at 9 a.m. Ticket winners will be announced at completion of the live auction. The items are donated by area residents and businesses to help decorate a home for the holidays. Items to be won include:

• A Fall Centerpiece by Expressions by Dennis;

• Blessings Plaque by Friends of Country;

• Large Fall Wreath by Butterfields Florist;

• Christmas Tree skirt by Oasis Christian Bookstore;

• Wreath by Winnie Nelson;

• Christmas Wreath by Ivy and Twigs;

• Several Wreaths by Kim Bohnenkamp and Janet Tifennauer;

• Christmas Wreath by Country Memories;

• Thomas Kinkead Lighted Centerpiece by Ike’s Country Boutique;

• Wreath donated by KTJJ designed by Mike Carrow;

• Wreath by Judy Sheets;

• Holiday Item by Botaniques on the Square, and;

• Holiday Item from Just Nana’s.

One big event that raises a lot of money for the bake sale is the silent and live auctions. The silent auction will last from 9-11 a.m., and the winners will be announced at 11:15 a.m. You must be present to win.

The live auction will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Mark Toti auctioning off items. The list of auction items includes:

• Serious Chocolate –The winning bidder gets to choose four premium chocolate desserts of their choice throughout the coming year. Possibilities include three layer chocolate cake with butter cream frosting, devils food cake with coconut-macadamia caramel sauce, and much more. One week’s notice. Donated by: Chris Landrum

• M-I-Z-Z-O-U! - Four tickets to a Mizzou Tiger’s Basketball Game. Mizzou vs. Farleigh Dickinson, Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.. Donated by: KREI/KTJJ Radio.

• Weekend Getaway – Just what the doctor ordered. Enjoy a two night/three day stay in a beautiful 4 bedroom home on the grounds of Tan-Tar-A at Lake of the Ozarks. This is a $650 value. Please call for availability. Donated by: Gary and Kathy Romine.

• Take Me Out to the Ballgame – Enjoy four tickets to a St. Louis Cardinal game as they take on the Cincinnati Reds on May 1 at 12:10 p.m. Donated by: Gary and Kathy Romine.

• Autumn Cake - Expecting guests for Thanksgiving? This beautiful cake would be a perfect centerpiece for any table. This cake is delicious and beautifully decorated for fall. Donated by: Cathy Marler

• Cooking School - Learn to cook delicious dishes from a well known local cooking legend. Sandy Mell will teach up to seven guests how to fix a delicious meal. Cooking School will be at Sandy’s home. Call Sandy for details. Donated by: Sandy Mell.

• Scrapbook Fun - Scrapbooking brings your memories to life. Scrapbooking is more than just a hobby, they are the heirlooms of tomorrow. This basket includes fun papers and accessories. Donated by: Linda Kollmeyer.

• Ci Ci’s Desserts – The top bidder can choose between Ci Ci’s delicious chocolate brownies, melt in your mouth cinnamon rolls or sweet apple dessert pizza. Each month the winner will receive a 24-serving of brownies, rolls or pizzas. Donated by: Chip and Debbie Peterson

• Cake of the Month (6 months) - Imagine having a homemade cake six times this coming year..and you won’t have to bake it. Perfect for holidays and other special occasions. Red Velvet Cake (February), Carrot Cake (April), Lemon Dream Cake (June), Chocolate Raspberry Cake (August), German Chocolate Cake (October), and Amaretto Cheesecake (December). One week notice. Donated by: Nancy Sullivan

• Football Fun – Enjoy a Rams Football Game. You’ll get to enjoy the Rams vs. Houston on Dec. 20 at noon. Two tickets at $74 each, a value of $148. Value. Donated by: Nancy Krekeler.

• Basket of Children’s Books – Children will love this fun basket of hardback books. The perfect item for Christmas gift giving. This will provide lots of entertainment on cold winter days. Donated by: Michele McBride-San Val

• Chocolate Dreams – The perfect gift for yourself or someone special. Enjoy a gift basket of delicious Bissinger’s Gourmet Chocolates. Donated by: Lance Boyer-Shipping Director Bissinger’s Chocolate.

• Perennial Favorites – Enjoy beautiful perennials this coming spring, courtesy of the Henson’s garden. Winning bidder will get to select 8 to 10 perennials of their choice for their own home garden. Donated by: Chuck and Ardie Henson.

• Delicious Smoked Pork Butt – Just in time for your Thanksgiving Dinner. Rob’s delicious smoked meats are umm umm good. Call for pickup date. Donated by: Rob Thomas.

• American Flag – Treasure this United States Flag that has flown over the US Capitol. Donated by: Jo Ann Emerson.            

• Pamper Yourself – With a $100 Gift Certificate to Essentials Day Spa. Enjoy one of the many services from Bare Essentials make-up to a relaxing massage. Donated by: Wayne Hardin.

• Car Lover’s Dream –Always a big hit. Pamper your car with this deluxe detail and buff package. A $250 value. Donated by: Redfield Auto Collision and Repair.

• Scenic View – A 30 minute airplane ride for three people from the Farmington Airport with MacAir. Call to book your date and time. (Expires Feb. 21, 2010). A $75 value. Donated by: Larry McCormick- MacAir.

• Chocolate Raspberry Cake – Enjoy this delicious delicacy. A very moist triple layer cake with raspberry cream between each layer and a chocolate frosting that tastes like dark chocolate fudge. Donated by: Nancy Sullivan.

• Pasta House Cake – Enjoy this delicious cake from Pasta House. Perfect for Thanksgiving or to enjoy today. Donated by: Nancy Silvey.

• Holiday Tradition – You and your friends will enjoy an evening at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Start a new family tradition to kick off the holiday season, 4 tickets to see the Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol, Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.. Donated by: KREI/KTJJ.

• Cupcake Crazy – Great for birthdays, parties and meetings. Pick your favorite flavor of delicious cupcakes from True Confections, just call and place your order. $25 Certificates. Donated by: True Confections.

• Benee’s Toy’s – Kids will love relaxing and playing while sitting in their comfy bean bag chair. It’s a $25 value. Donated by: Ross Gordon-Benee’s Toys.

• Plummer’s Do-It Express - Get what you need with $25 Gift Certificates from Plummer’s. You’ll get the things you need and the service you deserve at Plummer’s. Donated by: Plummer’s Do-It Express.

• Awesome Autumn Cake - This cake is beautiful and delicious. Words can not do this cake justice, it’s professionally decorated and sure to impress your guests. It’s perfect for your Thanksgiving Table. Donated by: Cathy Marler.

The cafe will open at 8 a.m. before the doors to the bake sale open and will have breakfast and lunch items and carry-out chili. The cake walk begins at 9:15 a.m. and every 15 minutes visitors can walk around the giant cupcake. A free turkey cookie decorating will be available for kids. The Cooking Clergy Contest will begin at 10 a.m. with area pastors competing to win the most money for their baked items. During that the day visitors can buy homemade baked goods such as fresh bread, cookies, cakes, pies, candies, dry mixes and more.

Those attending can bring a canned food item and receive one 50 cent coupon off any baked sale item.

In addition to Help The Hungry Bake Sale, others are also joining together to help the area food pantries.

Canyon Concrete will hold their second annual “Fill Our Truck.” It will be held Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 202 Industrial Dr. in Farmington. Bring in five canned or boxed food items and receive a barbecue lunch and cake. Drop off 20 items to enter for a chance to win $400 worth of gift certificates to Farmington area businesses.

Donated items can include canned Pasta, canned Veggies, canned Fruit, boxed Dinners, paper products, toothpaste or anything else non-perishable. Donations can be dropped off at Canyon Concrete's office, or call (573) 756-7370 for more information. All donations will be matched in value by Canyon Concrete.

Then on Dec. 4, Rob Thomas, owner of Celebrations, will be hosting a canned food drive from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at his store downtown. Thomas is also looking for other businesses or individuals to partner by donating items or time to help raise money and canned food items for the food pantries.

He will be handing out his famous barbecue sandwiches to those bringing in money or canned food or non-perishable food items to his store on Dec. 4. He is encouraging people to bring four or more items that families can use. For more information or to find out how to help call Thomas at Celebrations at (573) 747-0310.

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