Below is a draft of the prizes for the fundraiser - ALL IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!
Eat, Drink, and Think Pink!
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – Team Walk & Roll
Friday, April 3, 2009
Felt Boston
Silent Auction
How this works:
- Upon arriving, look over this list of prizes as well as the prizes on the bidding table
- Decide what you like and bid! Be sure to list your name, telephone number, and bid amount on the bid sheet, and note that each prize has a minimum bid as well as bid increments (feel free to exceed the bid increments!)
- Throughout the evening, check often to make sure you have not been out-bid (and, feel free to bid higher!)
- Bidding will end at 9:00! You can pay with cash, credit card or check!
- Be sure to look carefully at prizes, as many have expiration dates!
Eat, Drink, and Think Pink!
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – Team Walk & Roll
Friday, April 3, 2009
Felt Boston
Silent Auction
How this works:
v Upon arriving, look over this list of prizes as well as the prizes on the bidding table
v Decide what you like and bid! Be sure to list your name, telephone number, and bid amount on the bid sheet, and note that each prize has a minimum bid as well as bid increments (feel free to exceed the bid increments!)
v Throughout the evening, check often to make sure you have not been out-bid (and, feel free to bid higher!)
v Bidding will end at 9:00! You can pay with cash, credit card or check!
v Be sure to look carefully at prizes, as many have expiration dates!
1. Estimated Value: $250
Cue up a Party – Grab 25 of your closest friends and get ready to party at Jillian’s from 6-8 p.m. This after-work pool party offers two free hours of pool for up to 25 guests, plus a complimentary appetizer platter. Compliments of Jillian’s Boston
Starting Bid: $30 Bid Increments: $10
2. Estimated Value: $250
Escape to the North Shore – Experience “history-making hospitality” at The Salem Inn, with a Captain’s Treat Package designed especially for that one night getaway you’ve been thinking of. Relax and enjoy overnight accommodations in a spacious guest room complete with your choice of a working fireplace or a double Jacuzzi. A hearty continental breakfast is included the following morning. Then spend the afternoon taking a journey through a world of art and culture at the stunning Peabody Essex Museum, which showcases unrivaled collections of American art, photography, and maritime art. Compliments of The Salem Inn and Peabody Essex Museum
Starting Bid: $30 Bid Increments: $10
3. Estimated Value: $76
Are you the Next Andretti or Earnhardt? – Two complete arrive & depart racing packages at F1 Boston. European indoor racing, American style! Tracks and karts precisely scaled and engineered to guarantee a real racing experience! For licensed 18+ drivers. Compliments of F1 Boston
Starting Bid: $25 Bid Increments: $5
4. Estimated Value: $120
Splish Splash! – Enjoy four admission passes to the Coco Key Water Resort in Danvers. So much more than a typical water park experience, CoCo Key offers everything you'd expect of a classic beach resort. Certain restrictions apply. Compliments of CoCo Key Water Resort
Starting Bid: $25 Bid Increments: $5
5. Estimated Value: $78
Summer Fun! – You and someone special will enjoy the beauty of Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard with a pass for two roundtrip ferry rides. Compliments of Hy-Line Cruises
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $5
6. Estimated Value: $100
Golf, Anyone? – Enjoy 18 holes of golf for two, plus a golf cart, at Kelley Greens in Nahant. After, celebrate your win at the Tides Restaurant & Pub with a $60 gift certificate! Compliments of the Tides Restaurant & Pub
Starting Bid: $15 Bid Increments: $5
7. Estimated Value: $180
Theatre for Six – Enjoy Le Grande David’s “Anthology of Stage Magic” on Thursday, April 23, 2008, at the Larcom Theatre. Also included, are two commemorative posters and souvenir programs. Compliments of the Cabot Street Cinema Theatre
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $5
8. Estimated Value: $150
Has your Back been bothering you? – Treat yourself to a full chiropractic examination and comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Dowling in Lynn. Compliments of Dr. Joseph Dowling
Starting Bid: $15 Bid Increments: $5
9. Estimated Value: $100
You can never have too much Good Wine! – How about a private tour and tasting for ten at the Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery? Enjoy a day to remember as you engage in educational exploration of the world of fine wines. Featuring an array of sparkling red and white wines, this vineyard produces a selection to please every palate. Each person will also get to take a home a souvenir wineglass. Compliments of Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $5
10. Estimated Value: $225
Fun at Felt – The two highest bidders will win parties at Felt for up to 20 people each! This includes complimentary pool tables and appetizers. Compliments of Felt
Starting Bid: $30 Bid Increments: $10
11. Estimated Value: Priceless!
Are you ready for Prime Time? – Win this item and get your autographed books, gear from your favorite TV shows, and immortality! Agatha-winning mystery author and Emmy-winning TV reporter, Hank Phillippi Ryan gets you ready for Prime Time. First, an autographed copy of Hank's best-selling and Agatha-winning mystery, Prime Time, as well as autographed copies of Face Time and the all new Air Time (MIRA Books, September 2009) and Drive Time (MIRA 2010). You'll also win official gear from your favorite prime time TV shows: A black T-shirt emblazoned with the Law And Order logo, a t-shirt from CSI with the familiar fingerprint logo, and a baseball cap from Criminal Minds. And, that's not all: Hank's offering immortality! She'll name a character after you (or your pet) in her next novel Show Time! A perfect and risk-free way to put yourself in the middle of a murder mystery. Compliments of Hank Phillippi Ryan
Starting Bid: $15 Bid Increments: $5
12. Estimated Value: $80
Tea for Two – Enjoy a most gracious experience of afternoon “Tea for Two,” overlooking the Boston Public Garden, in the lounge at the Ritz-Carlton. Compliments of Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $10
13. Estimated Value: $1,000
Fancy Schmancy! – Enjoy two nights at the deluxe Taj Boston Hotel, with complimentary breakfast. Head over to the Boston Public Gardens and take a ride on the Swan Boats. The lucky winner will also get to shop on Newbury Street at the very chic Rapt Boutique ($50 gift certificate) and have lunch at Scoozi. This package screams fancy! Compliments of Taj Boston, Swan Boats, Scoozi, and Rapt Boutique
Starting Bid: $100 Bid Increments: $25
14. Estimated Value: $90
Date Night in the North End – Spend a romantic evening in Boston’s Historic North End. Begin by dining on authentic Italian cuisine in an elegant setting with a $50 gift certificate to Piccola Venezia. Next, you and your date can take in a show at the Improv Asylum, whose improvisation and sketch comedy has been described as Whose Line is it Anyway? meets Saturday Night Live! Compliments of Piccola Venezia and the Improv Asylum
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $5
15. Estimated Value: $80
Where Everybody Knows Your Name – Enjoy lunch or dinner at the well-known Cheers. They’ll be glad you came! After, you and a friend can enjoy a cruise around the Boston Public Gardens on the Swan Boats! Compliments of Cheers and the Swan Boats
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $5
16. Estimated Value: $125
Simply Ming – Enjoy lunch for two at Blue Ginger in Wellesley. Then, wow your friends at home by making the dishes Ming made famous with your autographed copy of “Ming’s Master Recipes” by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association’s 2005 “Restaurateur of the Year,” Ming Tsai. The lucky winner of this package can create a delicious dish with all of the right ingredients from Shaw’s. Compliments of Blue Ginger, Ming Tsai, and Shaw’s
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $10
17. Estimated Value: $235
Party Time! – Have a birthday coming up or just want to throw a party at your house? Then this is the perfect prize! The lucky bidder will win a taco bar for 20, complete with all of the fixings from Qdoba Mexican Grill in Peabody or Saugus. Of course, a party isn’t complete without an ice cream cake from Ben & Jerry’s of Salem! Compliments of Qdoba Mexican Grill and Ben & Jerry’s of Salem
Starting Bid: $30 Bid Increments: $5
18. Estimated Value: $480
A Romantic Retreat – The lucky winner of this package will win a one-night stay at the deluxe Charles Hotel, which is located in the heart of Harvard Square, as well as breakfast for two at the well-known Henrietta’s Table. This getaway is sure to spark some romance! Compliments of The Charles Hotel
Starting Bid: $40 Bid Increments: $10
19. Estimated Value: $100
Kick it Revolution Style – Grab a friend and go see the New England Revolution beat the Houston Dynamo at Gillette Stadium on May 3rd. Compliments of the New England Revolution
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $5
20. Estimated Value: $275
Want some Cheese with that Wine? – You don’t have to travel to Napa to see how wine is made. Take a day off of work and join wine master, Tom Zack, along with 20 of your friends for a private tour of Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown, NH. Sample the many tasty wines while enjoying complimentary cheese and crackers. The lucky winner of this prize will also take home a Cabot Creamery gift basket filled with an assortment of delicious cheeses, a cutting board, and embroidered apron. Compliments of Zorvino Vineyards and Cabot Creamery
Starting Bid: $30 Bid Increments: $10
21. Estimated Value: $130
For the Animal Lover – Do you love animals and all that nature has to offer? If so, this is the perfect prize for you! Spend this summer connecting with nature by enjoying 4 passes to Zoo New England (can be used at the Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo), 2 passes to the Roger Williams Zoo, a gift certificate for the Butterfly Place, and a family pass to the EcoTarium. Compliments of Zoo New England, the Roger Williams Zoo, the Butterfly Place, and the EcoTarium
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $5
22. Estimated Value: $95
A Day in Witch City – Enjoy a day in beautiful Salem with 4 passes to the Salem Witch Museum, 2 passes to the Peabody Essex Museum, and 2 passes to the House of Seven Gables. After this busy day, head nearby to eat at the Sylvan Street Grille with a $25 gift certificate. Compliments of the Salem Witch Museum, Peabody Essex Museum, House of Seven Gables, and Sylvan Street Grille
Starting Bid: $15 Bid Increments: $5
23. Estimated Value: $160
Are you an Art Critic? – If so, this package will allow you to take in some amazing pieces. The lucky bidder will enjoy a year-long family membership (includes 2 adults/children are free) to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. You will also be able to take in some great work with 4 passes to the DeCordova Museum & Sculpture Park and 2 passes to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Compliments of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, DeCordova Museum & Sculpture Park, and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
Starting Bid: $30 Bid Increments: $10
24. Estimated Value: $140
Dining North of Boston – We all need a break from cooking sometimes. The highest bidder will win dine at the Dockside Restaurant, Kelly’s Roast Beef, the Tides in Nahant, and Fuddruckers! Compliments of the Dockside Restaurant, Kelly’s Roast Beef, Tides Restaurant & Pub, and Fuddruckers
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $10
25. Estimated Value: $185
Rise and Shine! – They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the winner will agree with this amazing prize! The highest bidder will win a one-year supply of bread from Panera Bread and an organic breakfast crate from Green Mountain Coffee, filled with fair trade organic coffee, cocoa, pancake mix, and maple syrup. In addition, the highest bidder will get a Cuisinart Grind and Brew Thermal 10-cup automatic coffeemaker. What a great way to wake up! Compliments of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Panera Bread, and Cuisinart
Starting Bid: $25 Bid Increments: $5
26. Estimated Value: $200
Look Fine and Dine! – The highest bidder will be looking fine with this package. Enjoy a visit to the new and very swanky Mizu salon located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel with a $150 gift certificate. After, head to the Daily Grill in the Prudential Center with a $50 gift certificate. Compliments of Mizu and the Daily Grill
Starting Bid: $30 Bid Increments: $10
27. Estimated Value: Priceless!
Boston Pride – Show off your Boston pride with an authentic basketball signed by the entire 2008-2009 Celtics team and autographed puck from Bruins #19 Byron Bitz! Compliments of the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins
Starting Bid: $50 Bid Increments: $10
28. Estimated Value: $355
A Day of Beauty – We all deserve to be pampered sometimes, and the highest bidder will look and feel amazing with this package. Begin the day with a rejuvenating facial by the Best of Boston Facialist 2008 Brad Duncan (located on Tremont Street in Boston, by appointment only). Then, head over to the upscale Salon Mario Russo on Newbury Street for a haircut and manicure. The winner of this package will also take home an assortment of Salon Mario Russo products and a beautiful pair of vintage earrings from iDazz. In addition, you will win a $25 gift certificate to the Pear Tree, a funky shop in Brookline. Compliments of Brad Duncan Skin Care, Salon Mario Russo, iDazz, and the Pear Tree
Starting Bid: $30 Bid Increments: $10
29. Estimated Value: $450
Family Fun – Looking for activities to do with the kids? Look no further then this amazing package! The highest bidder will win 4 passes to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, 4 passes to Plimouth Plantation, 4 passes to York’s Wild Kingdom and Amusement Park, 4 passes to the Skywalk Observatory, 4 passes to the Essex River Cruises & Charters, a family of 4 pass to the Salem Witch Museum, 4 passes to the Swan Boats, 2 passes to Story Land, 2 passes to Edaville USA, and 2 passes for the Duck Tours. As a bonus, you will get gift certificates for 6 Mrs. Fields’ delicious cookies! The kids are going to love you! Compliments of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Plimouth Plantation, York’s Wild Kingdom and Amusement Park, Skywalk Observatory, Essex River Cruises & Charters, Salem Witch Museum, Swan Boats, Story Land, Edaville USA, Boston Duck Tours and Mrs. Fields
Starting Bid: $50 Bid Increments: $10
30. Estimated Value: $300
Listen to Music in Style – The highest bidder will win a Bose® SoundDock® Portable digital music system. Simply hook-up your iPod and you will be the envy of everyone you know! Compliments of The Bose Corporation
Starting Bid: $50 Bid Increments: $10
31. Estimated Value: $440
Head to the Theatre – The highest bidder of this package will be able to spend many nights at the theatre, with 2 tickets to the Huntington Theatre, 2 tickets to the American Repertory Theatre, 2 tickets to Shear Madness, and 2 tickets to the Stoneham Theatre. Compliments of the Huntington Theatre, American Repertory Theatre, Shear Madness, and Stoneham Theatre
Starting Bid: $35 Bid Increments: $5
32. Estimated Value: $60
World’s #1 Sandwiches – Whether you work in Boston or visit frequently, this is the perfect prize. The highest bidder will enjoy the “World’s #1 Sandwiches” at Sam LaGrassa’s with six $10 gift certificates! Compliments of Sam LaGrassa’s
Starting Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $5
33. Estimated Value: $30
In the Mood for Mexican? – Whether you are craving a burrito, taco, or quesadilla, Anna’s Taqueria has it! Enjoy three $10 gift certificates to this great Mexican restaurant. Compliments of Anna’s Taqueria
Starting Bid: $5 Bid Increments: $5
34. Estimated Value: $200
For the City Dweller – If you live in the City, this is the perfect package! Located in the South End, Foodie’s Urban Market strives to purvey a selection that satisfies the diversity of the community it serves. This is not a big behemoth store, but a neighborhood supermarket with a big, big variety. The highest bidder will enjoy a $100 gift certificate to this amazing store as well as a $100 gift certificate for Zipcar. Compliments of Foodies Urban Market and Zipcar
Starting Bid: $30 Bid Increments: $5
35. Estimated Value: $60
Movie Time! – Whether you are in the mood for an independent film or a box office hit, this is for you. The highest bidder will win 4 tickets to the Landmark Theatre in Kendall Square and 2 tickets to any National Amusements theatre! Compliments of Landmark Theatres and National Amusements
Starting Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $5
36. Estimated Value: $270
Deep Inhale, Deep Exhale – Relax and get fit with a 10-pack of core fusion, core energy flow, or yoga classes at Exhale Spa on Arlington Street in Boston. Compliments of Exhale Spa
Starting Bid: $25 Bid Increments: $10
37. Estimated Value: $160
Fun on the North Shore – Enjoy some fun on the North Shore with 25 strings of bowling at Metro Bowl in Peabody and two family of 4 passes to the Salem Witch Museum. Compliments of Metro Bowl and the Salem Witch Museum
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $5
38. Estimated Value: $150
For the History Buff – Enjoy an exploration of American History with 2 adult and 2 child passes to Old Sturbridge Village. After, spend the night at the beautiful Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center on Cedar Lake! Compliments of Old Sturbridge Village and the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center on Cedar Lake
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $10
39. Estimated Value: $60
Boston, by Sea – Enjoy a nice summer’s day in Boston with 4 passes for a sightseeing cruise with the Charles Riverboat Company and two passes for the Swan Boats. Compliments of the Charles Riverboat Company and Swan Boats
Starting Bid: $15 Bid Increments: $5
40. Estimated Value: $225
A Little Bit of this, and a Little Bit of That – This package is an assortment of items to help in your everyday living: a $20 gift certificate to Bed Bath & Beyond, a $25 gift certificate to Stop & Shop, a $25 gift certificate to Roche. Bros., a $25 gift certificate to Bernie & Phyls, and a free wheel alignment and tire rotation and balance at any Direct Tire. Compliments of Bed Bath & Beyond, Stop & Shop, Roche Bros. Bernie & Phyls, and Direct Tire
Starting Bid: $25 Bid Increments: $10
41. Estimated Value: $270
Refuse to Cook! – Take many breaks from cooking and have dinner at Firefly's Bodacious Bar-B-Que & Beyond, Bugaboo Creek (Brockton), The Chateau, the Flatbread Company, Uno Chicago Grill, Not Your Average Joe’s, and Texas Roadhouse. Compliments of Firefly's Bodacious Bar-B-Que & Beyond, Bugaboo Creek, The Chateau, Flatbread Company, Uno Chicago Grill, Not Your Average Joe’s, and Texas Roadhouse
Starting Bid: $40 Bid Increments: $10
42. Estimated Value: $120
Ha Ha Ha! – You and your friends are sure to get a good laugh at Dick’s Beantown Comedy Vault at Remington’s in Boston. The highest bidder can chose complimentary admission for 10 Sunday-Thursday, or admission for 6 Fridays or the second show on Saturdays. Compliments of Dick’s Beantown Comedy Vault
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $10
43. Estimated Value: Priceless!
Straight from Boston – The highest bidder will win the following signed first editions from Boston-based author, Steve Almond: “My Life in Heavy Metal,” “The Evil B.B. Chow,” and “(Not that You Asked).” Compliments of Steve Almond
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $5
44. Estimated Value: $70
Scoops & Tees – Enjoy some delicious ice cream and golf with a gift pack from Sun n’ Air Golf Center in Danvers. This gift pack includes a latte mug, ice cream scoop, $5 ice cream gift certificate, one large bucket of golf balls to be hit on driving range, and golf tees and ball markers. Compliments of Sun n’ Air Golf Center
Starting Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $5
45. Estimated Value: $89
As Versatile as You! – You be with a Silpada sterling silver, garnet and glass bead lariat necklace, with detailed sterling silver heart and cross pendant. Tie in a knot, or wear it long or short, this beauty is a nice treat for yourself or someone special! Also, be sure to check out the rest of Silpada’s collection tonight, as Janice Wright will be donating all proceeds to Team Walk & Roll! Compliments of Silpada Designs – Janice Wright
Starting Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $5
46. Estimated Value: $200
Beer for a Year! – The highest bidder will receive a “Brewer-Patriot Certificate,” which will entitle them to 12 cases of Samuel Adams. Beer must be picked up, by appointment, at the brewery in Jamaica Plain on a weekday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. It can be picked up monthly or in any increment of the winner’s choosing (e.g. 12 cases all at once, 3 cases every 4 months, etc.). Compliments of Boston Beer Company
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $10
47. Estimated Value: $75
Chick Flicks – The highest bidder will receive a basket full of goodies for many nights in. This basket includes two amazing Nicholas Sparks’ movies, “The Notebook” and “Nights in Rodanthe.” In addition, the highest bidder will receive those two books along with some tasty movie theatre treats (popcorn, whoppers, and red vines). Plus, the highest bidder will receive a Nicholas Sparks autograph! Who doesn’t love a good chick flick? Compliments of Nicholas Sparks and Team Walk & Roll
Starting Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $5
48. Estimated Value: $70
Snip n’ Snack – Show off your new hairdo with dinner at Bertucci’s! The highest bidder will win a gift certificate for a cut and style at Dellaria Salon as well as a $25 gift certificate to Bertucci’s. Compliments of Dellaria Salon and Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant
Starting Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $5
49. Estimated Value: $150
Relax and have a Party! – Enjoy an appetizer party or brunch for six in the comfort of your own home! Chef Roar, a personal chef, will shop for the ingredients and prepare the delicious meal in your home, giving you time to relax and enjoy your company. Cost of food is not included. Compliments of Chef Roar
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $5
50. Estimated Value: $276
Jazz it up! – Jazz up your wardrobe with a stunning white Talbots handbag, and floral-themed broach, necklace, and ring. Compliments of Talbots
Starting Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $10
Raffle
Don’t forget to buy raffle tickets!
$2 each or 6 for $10
1st Prize ~ One-Night Stay at The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls
2nd Prize ~ After Work Pool Party for 25 at Jillians
3rd Prize ~ Cape Ann Whale Watch for 2
4th Prize ~ 4 Tickets to the Big Apple Circus
5th Prize ~ 2 Lift Tickets to Black Mountain
6th Prize ~ Roundtrip Ferry Ride for 2 to Nantucket
Door Prize
To show our appreciation, one lucky guest will receive a “grab bag” full of DVDs, CDs, and a JP Licks gift card! Compliments of Magic 106.7, and JP Licks Homemade Ice Cream
