[HOME] Welcome to the 36th Annual Potter Lawson + Friends Share Your Holidays Second Harvest Charity Auction!

Bidding opens Monday, November 10th at 8:00 AM and closes Thursday, November 13th at exactly 4:00:00 PM. 

The highest bid amount with a time stamp prior to 4:00:00 PM (3:59:59 or earlier) will be the winner for each item.

Payment is due by 12:00 PM on Friday, November 21st. Please make your donation directly to Second Harvest via the Potter Lawson donation portal.

How it Works

You will see all auction items listed as tabs on the right side of the screen, or keep scrolling to go through each auction item. PLEASE NOTE: If you hit the end of your scroll, you can choose "Older Posts" to see more listings.

Make sure to read item descriptions to understand exactly what you are bidding on — not all pictures match items exactly. To keep bidding private and competitive, you will use your unique bidding ID. You can give your bidding number to spouses, friends and family if you would like, or they can be issued their own unique bidding ID.

Bidding

1. Note the starting bid for the item, then scroll to the bottom of the item’s post until you see the comment box.

2. Enter your bidding ID with your bid amount (example: AR $25) in the text box. All bids must be whole dollar values.

3. To post your bid, select “Anonymous” where it says “Comment As,” then click “Post Comment."

Pick Up

Winning bidders may pick up their items at the Potter Lawson Office (749 University Row, Suite 300) Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM until Tuesday, November 25. 

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[ITEM 04] Century House - Tray Table

 

Olive Green Eyelet Tray Table

Donated by: The Century House

Beautiful, useful and easy to move — this side table can be placed indoors or outdoors, with a draining system to keep surfaces dry.

Retail value: $208

Starting bid: $75

[ITEM 11] Momentum - Harry + David Gift Basket

 

Harry + David Gift Basket

Donated by: Momentum

Treat yourself to gourmet popcorn and candies, chocolate truffles, fancy crackers and the famous Harry + David Pepper + Onion spread.

Retail value: $65

Starting bid: $20

[ITEM 50] Wisconsin Timberworks - River Table

 

Custom Hardwood River Table

Donated by: Wisconsin Timberworks

This custom table was crafted by local artisan Bill Baker and measures 36 inches high by 48 inches long and 30 inches deep (tissue box for scale).

Retail value: $1,500

Starting bid: $450

[ITEM 51] I'm Board! - $25 Gift Certificate

 

$25 Gift Certificate (1/2)

Donated by: I'm Board! Games + Family Fun

Dive into an extensive collection of board games, card games, and puzzles that cater to all ages and interests!

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 52] I'm Board! - $25 Gift Certificate

 

$25 Gift Certificate (2/2)

Donated by: I'm Board! Games + Family Fun

Dive into an extensive collection of board games, card games, and puzzles that cater to all ages and interests!

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 53] Tabby + Jacks - Doggy Gift Set

 

Doggy Gift Set

Donated by: Tabby + Jacks

This fur baby gift set includes a durable plush chew toy, a tennis ball, and three kinds of treats — freeze dried beef, jerky and peanut butter bites!

Retail value: $85

Starting bid: $35

[ITEM 54] Glass Nickel - $25 Gift Card

 

$25 Gift Card (1/4)

Donated by: Glass Nickel Pizza Co

With fresh sauce and dough made in-house everyday — and real Wisconsin cheese — Glass Nickel has unique specialty pizzas and traditional favorites you'll love.

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 55] Glass Nickel - $25 Gift Card

 

$25 Gift Card (2/4)

Donated by: Glass Nickel Pizza Co

With fresh sauce and dough made in-house everyday — and real Wisconsin cheese — Glass Nickel has unique specialty pizzas and traditional favorites you'll love.

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 56] Glass Nickel - $25 Gift Card

 

$25 Gift Card (3/4)

Donated by: Glass Nickel Pizza Co

With fresh sauce and dough made in-house everyday — and real Wisconsin cheese — Glass Nickel has unique specialty pizzas and traditional favorites you'll love.

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 57] Glass Nickel - $25 Gift Card

 

$25 Gift Card (4/4)

Donated by: Glass Nickel Pizza Co

With fresh sauce and dough made in-house everyday — and real Wisconsin cheese — Glass Nickel has unique specialty pizzas and traditional favorites you'll love.

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 58] Chocolate Shoppe - 10 Ice Cream Tokens

10 Ice Cream Tokens

Donated by: Chocolate Shoppe

Visit the old fashioned Chocolate Shoppe with nine of your closest friends — or go alone and find out how many scoops you can balance on a cone. Redeemable at three Madison-area locations.

Retail value: $50

Starting bid: $20

[ITEM 59] K+A Greenhouse - $25 Gift Certificate

 

$25 Gift Certificate (1/2)

Donated by: K+A Greenhouse

Serving gardeners in the Madison area since 1986 — K+A Greenhouse is full of lush flowers, seasonal plants, and everything you could want to keep the yard and the house blooming.

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 60] K+A Greenhouse - $25 Gift Certificate

 

$25 Gift Certificate (2/2)

Donated by: K+A Greenhouse

Serving gardeners in the Madison area since 1986 — K+A Greenhouse is full of lush flowers, seasonal plants, and everything you could want to keep the yard and the house blooming.

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 61] Working Draft - Drink Chips + Brewery Swag

 

Drink Chips + Brewery Swag

Donated by: Working Draft Beer

This brewery fan set includes a contrast-sleeve 3/4 length t-shirt, sunglasses and a frostable glass mug and a koozy - in addition to four drink tokens, redeemable at the bar counter.

Retail value: $75

Starting bid: $30

[ITEM 62] Bartaco - Dinner for Two

 

Dinner for Two

Donated by: Bartaco

Settle into Madison's exciting Hilldale location for a healthy and delicious dinner for two! Bartaco offers street-style tacos and craft cocktails, among other things.

Retail value: $100

Starting bid: $30

[ITEM 63] Fya Side Kitchen - Hand Crafted Bamboo Bowls + Hair Clip

 

Hand Crafted Bamboo Bowls + Hair Clip

Donated by: Fya Side Kitchen

Handmade in Jamaica from bamboo, this decorative bowl, ash tray and hair clip were designed and sculpted by artisans in the small rural community of Mill Bank.

Retail value: $30

Starting bid: $12

[ITEM 64] Fya Side Kitchen - Hand Crafted Bamboo Jewel Box + Hair Clip

Hand Crafted Bamboo Jewel Box + Hair Clip (1/2)

Donated by: Fya Side Kitchen

Handmade in Jamaica from bamboo, this decorative jewel box and hair clip were designed and sculpted by artisans in the small rural community of Mill Bank.

Retail value: $18

Starting bid: $8

[ITEM 65] Fya Side Kitchen - Hand Crafted Bamboo Jewel Box + Hair Clip

 

Hand Crafted Bamboo Jewel Box + Hair Clip (2/2)

Donated by: Fya Side Kitchen

Handmade in Jamaica from bamboo, this decorative jewel box and hair clip were designed and sculpted by artisans in the small rural community of Mill Bank.

Retail value: $18

Starting bid: $8

[ITEM 66] Ian's Pizza - 5 Free Slices + 1 Free Salad

 

Five Free Pizza Slices + One Free Salad

Donated by: Ian's Pizza

The perfect lunch on the go — Ian's Pizza offers pizza by the slice in a unique variety of flavors, as well as signature and seasonal salads.

Retail value: $87

Starting bid: $35

[ITEM 67] Waking Daisy - $25 Gift Card

 

$25 Gift Card

Donated by: FreshFin

Enjoy all-day cafe delicacies at Waking Daisy, including sandwiches, grain bowls, omelets, brunch cocktails and espresso drinks.

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 68] FreshFin - $25 Restaurant Gift Card

 

$25 Gift Card

Donated by: FreshFin

Enjoy a fresh, fun menu of house-crafted poke bowls at FreshFin - located in the ground floor retail space of The James, downtown Madison.

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 69] Ceramic Tileworks - Chocolate + Wine Gift Basket

 

Chocolate + Wine Gift Basket

Donated by: Ceramic Tileworks

Everything you need for a fun night in — this gift set includes a bottle of red wine with four glasses, gourmet chocolate and gummy bears, a set of kitchen towels and your next great read.

Retail value: $130

Starting bid: $45

[ITEM 70] Drybar - $50 Gift Card, Travel Dry Shampoo + Brush

 

$50 Gift Card, Travel Dry Shampoo + Brush

Donated by: Ruder Group

Keep these minis in your purse for round-the-clock great hair, and stop into your local Drybar location for a professional style!

Retail value: $78

Starting bid: $30

[ITEM 71] Dream Lanes - Pizza Party for 4

 

Pizza Party for Four (1/2)

Donated by: Dream Lanes Entertainment Center

This gift certificate is good for two hours or bowling and shoe rentals for four — plus a large one-topping pizza and a pitcher of soda!

Retail value: $80

Starting bid: $35

[ITEM 72] Dream Lanes - Pizza Party for 4

 

Pizza Party for Four (2/2)

Donated by: Dream Lanes Entertainment Center

This gift certificate is good for two hours or bowling and shoe rentals for four — plus a large one-topping pizza and a pitcher of soda!

Retail value: $80

Starting bid: $35

[ITEM 73] Dragonfly Hot Yoga - 5 Class Pass

 

Five-Class Pass

Donated by: Dragonfly Hot Yoga

Test out a variety of classes such as Aroma Yin, Power Up, Core Flow, or Cardio Barre — with locations in Fitchburg, Verona, Middleton and Madison!

Retail value: $119

Starting bid: $40

[Item 74] Flix Brewhouse - Family Pack

Movie Night Family Pack

Donated by: Flix Brewhouse

This night-at-the-theater in a box includes four (4) movie ticket vouchers, a $10 gift card for snacks, glassware with imagery from popular films, and four unique lapel pins.

Retail value: $100

Starting bid: $35

[ITEM 75] Clasen's European Bakery - $50 Gift Card

$50 Gift Card (1/2)

Donated by: Clasen's European Bakery

Shop fall treats and winter goodies at Clasen's traditional European bakery — artisanal breads, quiche, coffee cake, chocolate, tortes ... load up on comfort foods both sweet and savory.

Retail value: $50

Starting bid: $20

[ITEM 76] Clasen's European Bakery - $50 Gift Card

 

$50 Gift Card (2/2)

Donated by: Clasen's European Bakery

Shop fall treats and winter goodies at Clasen's traditional European bakery — artisanal breads, quiche, coffee cake, chocolate, tortes ... load up on comfort foods both sweet and savory.

Retail value: $50

Starting bid: $20 

[ITEM 77] Anastasia Knits! - Custom Knit Beanie

 

Custom Knit Beanie Hat

Donated by: Anastasia Knits!

Win this item, and the very talented Anastasia will knit for you a custom beanie hat in the style as pictured, in the color of your choosing. 

Retail value: $40

Starting bid: $15

[ITEM 78] Compadres Mexican Restaurant - $25 Gift Card

 

$25 Gift Card

Donated by: Compadres Mexican Restaurant

Where authentic flavors meet a vibrant atmosphere — enjoy a night out at this local favorite restaurant and bar in Middleton!

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[Item 79] The Deliciouser - Midwest Spice Blends + Gift Card

Midwest Spice Blends + Gift Card

Donated by: The Deliciouser

The Wisconsin Collection features Midwest favorites such as Supper Club steak rub, Jump Around red chili blend, and Tastes Like Victory green chili blend — with a specially curated recipe card for each — plus a $50 gift card to round out any gaps in your Super Bowl spread. 

Retail value: $80

Starting bid: $30

[Item 80] Fitchburg Farms - $25 Gift Card

 

$25 Gift Card (1/2)

Donated by: Fitchburg Farms + Garden Center

Pick out your seasonal greenery and decor at the picturesque Fitchburg Farms greenhouses and garden center!

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 81] Fitchburg Farms - $25 Gift Card

 

$25 Gift Card (2/2) 

Donated by: Fitchburg Farms + Garden Center

Pick out your seasonal greenery and decor at the picturesque Fitchburg Farms greenhouses and garden center!

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 82] Shaw Contract - Bookworm Basket

 

Bookworm Basket 

Donated by: Shaw Contract

Hibernate in style this winter with a locally crafted weighted blanket, a cozy candle, a Wisconsin mug, a miniature book light and a stack of great reads.

Retail value: $185

Starting bid: $40

[ITEM 83] The Cat's Brew - $50 Gift Card

$50 Gift Card

Donated by: The Cat's Brew

Stop by The Cat's Brew cafe lounge for high-quality espresso drinks and to spend time with some adorable, adoptable cats — reservations recommended on weekends.

Retail value: $50

Starting bid: $20

[ITEM 84] Brian Kammer - Custom Bags Set

 

Custom Made Bags Set

Donated by: Brian Kammer

Custom made yard game — bags (or "cornhole" if yer not from 'round here) includes bean bags and incline boards hand-crafted by Brian Kammer. The final design features the Madison skyline looking toward the lake.

Retail value: $350

Starting bid: $95

[ITEM 85] Fontana Sports - $25 Gift Card

 

$25 Gift Card 

Donated by: Fontana Sports 

Find your favorite brands of outdoor apparel, footwear + equipment at this local, woman-owned business.

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[ITEM 86] Wisconsin Greenhouse Co - Cedar Potting Bench

 

Cedar Potting Bench 

Donated by: Wisconsin Greenhouse Company

This custom built potting bench is easy to assemble and can be used for indoor or outdoor planting projects.

Retail value: $225

Starting bid: $65

[ITEM 87] Lake Louie Brewing - $50 Gift Card

 

$50 Gift Card

Donated by: Lake Louie Brewing

Lake Louie Brewing of Verona offers flavorful, easy-drinking beers, cozy swag, and a scenic location on the riverfront.

Retail value: $50

Starting bid: $20

[ITEM 88] Journeyman Co - Badger State Sweatshirt

 

Gray Badger State Sweatshirt

Donated by: Journeyman Co.

Celebrate your Wisconsin spirit with the Journeyman Co. Badger State sweatshirt in light heather gray (item is size Large; winner may exchange if needed).

Retail value: $99

Starting bid: $38

[ITEM 89] Vortex - Diamondback Binoculars

 

Diamondback HD 10x42 Binoculars

Donated by: Vortex Optics

This high-end set of binoculars comes preloaded into the GLASSPAK Vortex Binocular Harness.

Retail value: $375

Starting bid: $80