Event Sold Out as of September 29th!

If you purchased tickets purchased after September 25th, your tickets will be held at will call!

Hungry for More?
The Fifth Annual Comfort Food Classic is Almost Here!

5 p.m. October 2nd - Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel and Convention Center - 72nd & Grover

The ingredients are ready and the competition is heating up, all we need is you!

The Comfort Food Classic is a cooking event where several of Omaha's most talented chefs compete to make unique, gourmet dishes. This year patrons will vote for their favorite lasagna dish to select a winning chef. But be sure to bring your competitive spirit, too, because there will be both a silent and oral auction. All proceeds go to support Ted E. Bear Hollow, a local organization dedicated to "mending the hearts of grieving children and teens." Last year this event raised more than $33,000 to support programs and resources for grieving children and families in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area. It's a fun evening for a great cause, filled with friends, good food, wine and hors d'oeuvres. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ticket Information

Tickets to the event are $75 a piece. However tables, both corporate and individual, are also available.
Corporations and individuals can purchase tables of 4, 6, 8, or 10.

Chefs

Raffle tickets

Continue to support Ted E Bear Hollow by purchasing $1 raffle tickets by calling 402-502-2773!

You don't have to attend the Comfort Food Classic to win one of these great prizes:
1. Nook e-reader (retail value $139) and $100 gift card to Barnes & Noble
2. $150 Visa Gift Card
3. Basket of more than 100 scratch tickets from various states

Drawings will take place at the Comfort Food Classic on Oct. 2.

For Raffle Tickets call 402-502-2773!

Click the banner to watch the Comfort Food Classic Commercial!

Auction Items

A Condo Stay in Naples, FL - $2500 Value

A great opportunity to get away and stay in a two bedroom condo located in a gated community. Pool and lounge on the premise. A tennis court nearby. There is even a shuttle to the beach! What's better? A $300 Visa gift card is included for any expenses you may have. (May - October 2012)

Donated by: Gary Nachman

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Crouch as a Nighthawk - Priceless
An autographed Eric Crouch Jersey. A jersey of 2001 Heisman Trophy Winner Eric Crouch, personally autographed by Crouch himself. This jersey was handsigned by Crouch and garnered by Trevor Kula.
Donated by: Trevor Kula

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Eric Crouch Autographed Football - Priceless
This special autographed ball was given to Ted E. Bear Hollow by Eric Crouch himself. Number 1551/2001, this #7 ball has the statistics and awards of Eric Crouch.
Donated by: Eric Crouch

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Omaha Lancers Hockey - $736 Value
How about two season tickets to The Omaha Lancers? 30 home games to enjoy!
Donated by: Omaha Lancer Hockey Club

A Painting Penguin - Priceless
Yes. This is actually a painting created by a penguin. The picture of the penguin is on the painting and the certificate of authenticity is on the back of the painting. Very cool!
Donated by: Erika Valentour

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Eating Out - $100 Value
A $100 gift certificate to The Flat Iron Cafe.
Donated by: The Flat Iron Cafe

"Imagine" - $300 Value
An incredible piece of original digital painting artwork of a child with wings on a swing.
Donated by: Melanie Rodgers

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Make Your Own Sodas - $145 Value
Make home-made sodas with this home soda-maker. Includes a bottle of diet cola mix and a bottle of regular cola mix.
Donated by: Home & Garden True Value, 136th & Q

Six Piece Wine Set - $60 Value
All the things you need to ease your wine opening and wine drinking experience. Foil cutter, wine collar, pouring spout, double-seal stopper, compact, stopper.
Donated by: Maureen O'Donnell

Naughty or Nice? - $75 Value
How would you like Santa to visit your home? It can happen. A jolly visit from Santa in your own home!
Donated by: Danny Burdess

Ohhhh....A Massage - $60 Value
Get comfortable with this one hour massage from Universal College of Healing Arts.
Donated by: Jennifer Reed-Bouley

A Day of Golf for Four - $180 Value
Enjoy a day of golf at Pacific Springs! Bring along three of your buddies too!
Donated by: Pacific Springs Golf Course

Adopt an Animal - $50 Value
So many animals need a good home. This $50 gift certificate will be a good start to help you purchase an animal in need of a comfortable home.
Donated by: American Animal Hospital

Crave - $50 Value
Do you enjoy great food? How about a $50 gift certificate to Crave?
Donated by: Crave

A Whole Year of Lawn Care -Priceless
Imagine that? You don't have to care for your lawn for a year? Mowed. Fertilized. The whole bit.
Donated by: Lawns Unlimited

ServiceBerry Tree, Clump From - $410 Value
One 8' tall, magnificent, beautiful serviceberry tree. Planted as well.
Donated by: Jay Moore Landscaping

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Maple-carved Kleenex Box - $50 Value
A hand-carved Kleenex cover carved out of Maple. Carved by a professional Pipe Organ maker and woodsmith.
Created and Donated by: Marvin Camacho-Cook

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Lathed Wood Vases - $40 Value (Each)
Wood vases, great for putting dried flowers in. One vase used to be an old tree branch while the other used to be the leg of an old table. Extremely creative, lovely pieces.
Created and Donated by: Marvin Camacho-Cook

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Wooden Writing Pen - $15 Value
A wooden writing pen, cut, lathed and pieced together.
Created and Donated by: Marvin Camacho-Cook

Float Away for an Hour - $400 Value
One hour hot air balloon ride for two over either the Elkhorn or Platte River.
Donated by: Euphoria Balloon

"The Hollow" - $150 Value
An 18 x 24 inch picture, taken by photographer Tim Wright, "The Hollow" is aptly named and beautifully taken. This would be a wonderful addition to any room in any location!
Taken and Donated by: Tim Wright

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"Life is a Journey" - $400 Value
24 x 36, autographed and numbered to 750, this incredible, wood framed, photograph was taken by photographer Tim Wright and would look great in your home or office!
Taken and Donated by: Tim Wright

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Around the World in a Book - $75 Value
An autographed copy of Thomas Mangelsen's 2008 Benjamin Franklin Award Winner: Best Coffee Table Book. Enjoy majestic pictures taken from around the world.
Donated by: Mangelsen's

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"Bad Boys of the Artic" - $125 Value
What do Polar Bears do in the Artic? Chill of course. This 26 x 38 inch print is a perfect example.
Donated by: Mangelsen's

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Julia Cook Galore! - $200+ Value
Featuring Julia Cook and all 18 of her amazing books, autographed, along with the "Grief is Like a Snowflake" Workbook (coauthored by Ted E. Bear Hollow's own Cathy Fox).
Donated by: Julia Cook

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Are You a Wino? - $200 Value
An evening of wine tasting for you and seven of your friends at The Urban Wine Company!
Donated by: The Urban Wine Company

The Great Outdoors - $700 Value
Spend a week on South Red Iron Lake in Sisseton, South Dakota with your rod and reel, bringing in the whoppers, making camp fires, eating s'mores and spending the nights in a cabin. Yes, a golf course is close by.
Donated by: Tom Burkhardt

Football Signed by 1971 Nebraska Cornhuskers -Priceless
Named by Sporting News as College Football's greatest team, Jerry Murtaugh had this football hand signed at the 1971 reunion on September 3, 2011. Signatures include: Johnny Rodgers, Jerry Tagge, Larry Jacobs, Jeff Kinney and Rich Glover.Donated by: Jerry Murtaugh

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1970 National Championship Football Schedule signed by Bob Devaney - Priceless
Rare opportunity to garner an autograph of legendary coach Bob Devaney, this signature was obtained at the request of Jerry Murtaugh shortly before Devaney's passing. Nice framed and all!
Donated by: Jerry Murtaugh

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National Championship Poster signed by 1971 Cornhusker Football Team - Priceless
Obtained by Jerry Murtaugh at the 1971 football team reunion on September 3, 2011, this poster includes the signatures of all the 1971 team greats including: Johnny Rodgers, Rich Glover, Jerry Tagge, Jeff Kinney and Larry Jacobs.
Donated by: Jerry Murtaugh

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Hanging out with the Legend, Jerry Murtaugh - PricelessEnjoy a conversation Husker Legend, Jerry Murtaugh and his friends.
Spend two hours hearing Husker football history from the players themselves.
Maximum of six; redeem by June 2012.
Good wine and delicious hors d'oeuvres.
Arrange time through Nancy Hemesath at Ted E. Bear Hollow, Jerry's next door neighbor.
Donated by: Jerry Murtaugh

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