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D39 Educational Foundation Silent Auction


COPS & CONES item
COPS & CONES item
COPS & CONES
$50

Starting bid

  • A ride to school in a police car for one lucky student + two friends
  • $40 Frio Gelato gift card

Value: Priceless


Police car ride:

  • The ride must begin within the boundaries of the Village of Wilmette and end at a school in Wilmette, IL.
  • The maximum number of riders is three (3).
  • The minimum age is four (4) years old and a weight requirement of at least 40 pounds and without the aid of a car/booster seat.
  • A parent or guardian must accompany the student and sign a waiver of liability.
  • The Wilmette Police Department will need approximately 1-2 weeks to coordinate the escort.
HEROES & HOAGIES item
HEROES & HOAGIES item
HEROES & HOAGIES
$50

Starting bid

  • A ride to school in a firetruck for one lucky student + one friend
  • $50 Jersey Mike's gift card
  • $20 Frio Gelato gift card

Value: Priceless


Fire truck rules:

•  The maximum number of riders is 2.

•  Minimum Age 4 and weight requirement – 40 lbs.

•  If a child requires a belt positioning booster seat, it must be provided.

•  A parent or guardian must be present, and a waiver signed.

•  Subject to availability. We will place the fire engine on a second-call status, but an emergency call must take precedence.

•  After scheduling this Ride to School in a Firetruck, parent must notify the school of the date of the ride.


SIP & SNAP item
SIP & SNAP item
SIP & SNAP
$75

Starting bid

  • Family Photo Shoot Mini Session OR Professional Headshot Shoot with Nicole Jones Photography
  • 2 bottles of curated wine from The Bottle Shop

Value: $250


Nicole Jones Photography will provide the winner with either a mini family spring session photo shoot or a professional headshot:

- Mini shoots happen on preset dates and locations during the month of May 2026 around the Chicago North Shore to take advantage of spring foliage/blooms or beach landscapes. Sessions are 20 minutes long with choice of 12 digital images and general editing.

- Professional Headshots happen at the photographer's Wilmette Home Studio either indoors or outside, for 30 minutes and include a clothing change or background change. Must take place by December 31st, 2026. Includes 2 fully edited images of your choice and a full range of fine editing services at no additional cost. 


BEACH & BITES item
BEACH & BITES item
BEACH & BITES item
BEACH & BITES
$125

Starting bid

  • Wilmette Park District Family Beach & Pool Pass
  • 3 free parking spaces for Independence Day Celebration near Gillson Park on July 3, 2026
  • $20 Fat Shallot Gillson Beach gift card
  • $20 Frio Gelato gift card
  • $50 Jersey Mike's gift card

Value: $500


The combined beach and pool pass will cover a 4-person family for the summer 2026 season.


For 3rd of July celebration at Gillson Park, 3 private parking spots are provided by a D39 Ed Foundation Trustee at 3rd and Central (0.3 mi to Gillson).

COURTS & CANDLELIGHT item
COURTS & CANDLELIGHT item
COURTS & CANDLELIGHT
$150

Starting bid

  • Chef's Dinner for two at any Ballyhoo restaurant
  • Private tennis lesson for up to four people with a Wilmette Tennis Club pro
  • 2 bottles of wine
  • $20 Frio Gelato gift card

Value: $600


Chef's dinner for 2 will include a custom tasting experience with thoughtfully paired beverages at any number of Ballyhoo hospitality locations in the North Shore and Chicago. Redeem before March 1, 2027 and valid Sunday through Thursday.

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