| | | | | | | | | | | . | Order to be listed in '09 catalog | Title of Item | Donated by | Donor Contact ID(s) [1] | Category (Talent, Treasure, Escape, Gathering) | Auction type (Live or Silent) | Min bid | # available | Description of Item | Notes | . | 101 | Decorated Cookies | Merc Kane, Doris Crowell | 245,104 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 3 | A dozen freshly baked sugar cookies decorated with a spring theme, packaged for you to take home! Yum! Value: $8 | | . | 102 | Made to order lasagna | Renu Bostwick | 62 | Treasure | Silent | $25 | 1 | A large pan of lasagna. Choice of blue-cheese vegetarian lasagna or tomato-meat-sauce lasagna. Can be delivered or picked up on a mutually agreed upon date. | | . | 103 | Made to order ice cream | Naomi Dogan-West | 429 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 4 | 1.5 quarts of custom-made home made ice cream. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream in the whole world that you can't find anywhere?! Does your mouth water just thinking about it? Whether it is something exotic, plain, or a creation all of your own: you name your flavor and we will find the recipe and make it for you! It's never too cold for ice cream! Flavors we have made include: key lime pie, bittersweet Belgian chocolate with salted almonds, Kulfi, cinnamon-nutmeg, Cherry Garcia, mint chocolate chip, coffee, Callebaut milk chocolate, eggnog, vanilla, & butter pecan. To be made at a date of your choosing in 2009 - you can participate in making the ice cream for the "full experience" or pick up your custom-made ice cream when it is ready. | | . | 104 | Italian Chicken chili with Pancetta cheese crouton toppers | Paul and Carla Bradford | 65 | Treasure | Silent | $15 | 1 | A pot of Paul's award-winning creation, made with spiced ground chicken and chock full of onions and roasted red peppers. Served with delectable toasted homemade croutons flavored with pancetta (Italian bacon), pecorino-romano cheese, and rosemary. Winning bid also includes a copy of the recipe so you can repeat this peak culinary experience on your own. Chili will be prepared and delivered at the convenience of the winning bidder. value: $20 | | . | 105 | Gulyasleves, a hungarian spicy beef soup | Mike Boczenowski | 55 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 1 | Gulyasleves, an authenticate Hungarian spicy beef soup. The recipe is from Sandor Fenyvesi by way of Nancy Daugherty, Cathy Cordes and the First Parish Cookbook, so you know it will be good. Serves 8. Available with one week's notice, pick up or delivery. | | . | 106 | Rosemary-Spiced Nuts | Marge Heckman | 205 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 3 | These delicious nuts are addictive, and very well known at First Parish. You know you want them! Value: $15 | | . | 107 | Home made bread | Lois Pulliam | 350 | Treasure | Silent | $6 | 7 | Large homemade loaves of oatmeal wheat bread, Made to order when Lois is back in fighting form. | | . | 108 | Lemon-meringue torte | Lois Pulliam | 350 | Treasure | Silent | $15 | 1 | Lemon meringue torte made to order for a date of your choosing. Value: $15 | | . | 109 | Cookie dough | Carla & Kevin Baer | 21, 22 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 1 | Fresh cookie dough makes 3 dozen. Bring it home tonight to cook up tomorrow or freeze for later. Value: Worth its weight in gold, especially if you suddenly realize at 11 pm you never made anything for tomorrow's school bake sale. | | . | 110 | Sticky buns | Larry Herz | 209 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Larry's sticky buns are a perennial favorite. Made to order for your weekend guests or just for you! | | . | 111 | Homemade Limoncello | Abby Hafer | 190 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 2 | These 5 oz bottles of Limoncello (lemon liquor) were small-batch crafted by Abby herself. Perfect as a mixer or digestive and delicious on icecream. | | . | 112 | Homemade Cranberry-Orange Liquor | Abby Hafer | 190 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 2 | 5 oz bottles crafted in small batches, perfect for after dinner or a unique Cape Codder | | . | 113 | Homemade Tangerine-Clove Liquor | Abby Hafer | 190 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 2 | 5 oz bottles crafted in small batches, perfect for after dinner or mixed with seltzer. | | . | 114 | Cranberry Chutney | Joan Turnberg | 337 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 5 | Delicious chutney made with cranberries, raisins, apples, and curry. (Complete list of ingredients provided at auction, as well as in FPB Cookbook). This versatile chutney can be used in meat dishes, roll-ups, and is delicious warmed with vanilla ice cream! Value $8 | | . | 115 | Le Creuset cookware | Ron Reynolds | 357 | Treasure | Silent | $125 | 1 | Flame 5 piece Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware set: 5 ½ Quart Round French Oven with cover, 3 ½ Buffet Casserole with cover, Oval Au Gratin baking dish. Value: $600 | | . | 116 | 15 piece punch bowl set | Ron Reynolds | 357 | Treasure | Silent | $70 | 1 | This clear glass set was manufactured by the Imperial Glass Company of Bellaire, Ohio, a noted manufacturer of fine glassware. The pattern is Mount Vernon. The set consists of a large punch bowl, a torte plate, a ladle, and twelve punch cups. Value: $220 | | . | 117 | Raku-Fired Ceramic Vase | Maureen Oates | 321 | Treasure | Silent | $25 | 1 | 8-inch high, hand-thrown vase. Dark brown with tracings of blue by nationally recognized artist, Jamie Oates. Value: $60 | | . | 118 | Chinese tea set | Dee Russell | 523 | Treasure | Silent | $40 | 1 | Small tea set with 4 cups and 1 teapot. Slate gray with mocha trim and white chinese lettering. | | . | 119 | Pottery Teapot | Joan Turnberg | 337 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 1 | Beautiful hand made teapot in earth tones. Value $20 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | . | 120 | Arabia porcelain relish dish | Nancy Forrest | 157 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 1 | A large white oval plate with recesses for whatever. Bought back in the '60s - could be a collectible. Value: $25 | | . | 121 | Obamug | Charles Frean | 153 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 1 | This coffee mug sports an original "Obamug" design by Charlie Frean. This is the first public offering of this startingly contempoary design. Available online but not (yet) in stores - get yours now! Value: $15 | | . | 122 | Bodyshop Total Energy Collection | Catherine Van Praagh | 415 | Treasure | Silent | $35 | 1 | A collection of Bodyshop products with guarana, ginger and Community Trade bergamot to stimulate and energize the senses. Includes Enlivening Body Gel with jojoba beads, Exhilarating Body Wash with luffa particles and Pulse Point Balm. Value $62. | | . | 123 | Child's TLC Collection | Carla & Kevin Baer | 21, 22 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | A stuffed animal hot/cold water bottle, a stuffy eye mask, and some other things to help comfort a youngster in need of tlc. Value: priceless! | | . | 124 | Book Lovers Basket | Carla Bradford | 65 | Treasure | Silent | $30 | 1 | Filled with everything you need to spend a cozy weekend snuggled up with a good one. (Book, that is!) Value $40 | | . | 125 | Hand Knit Scarf | Carla Bradford | 65 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 1 | Jade green and blue scarf made from fashionable "eyelash yarn" and hand knit into a cozy, fashionable accessory. Value $15 | | . | 126 | Hand Knit Scarf | Carla Bradford | 65 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 1 | Rosy scarf with variegated accents made from fashionable "eyelash yarn" and hand knit into a cozy, fashionable accessory. Value $15 | | . | 127 | Hand Knit Scarf | Carla Bradford | 65 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 1 | Spring pastel striped scarf made from fashionable "eyelash yarn" and hand knit into a cozy, fashionable accessory. Value $15 | | . | 128 | Chenille Scarf | Joan Turnberg | 337 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Hand crocheted chenille scarf in olive green. Value $35 | | . | 129 | Chenille Scarf | Joan Turnberg | 337 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Hand crocheted chenille scarf in black. Value $35 | | . | 130 | Chenille Scarf | Joan Turnberg | 337 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Hand crocheted chenille scarf in red. Value $35 | | . | 131 | Chenille Scarf | Joan Turnberg | 337 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Hand crocheted chenille scarf in violet. Value $35 | | . | 132 | Chenille Scarf | Joan Turnberg | 337 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Hand crocheted chenille scarf in tuquoise. Value $35 | | . | 133 | Hand woven scarf | Sarah Dorer | 125 | Treasure | Silent | $40 | 1 | Hand woven by sarah of chenille. Gorgeous! | | . | 134 | Hand woven scarf | Sarah Dorer | 125 | Treasure | Silent | $40 | 1 | Hand woven by sarah of chenille. Gorgeous! | | . | 135 | Comfort shawl | Cheri Winkler | 437 | Treasure | Silent | $15 | 1 | Approximately 4' x 2' hand knitted shawl or lap blanket. Blended colors of blue, brown and green with a knotted fringe. Made from acrylic yarn, machine washable and dryable. Value: $50 | | . | 136 | Kellam Wooden Jewelry Box | the Philipsons | 500 | Treasure | Silent | $150 | 1 | American handcrafted cherry jewelry box. Hinged compartment atop for pivot drawers. Measure approximately 5 1/4" x 10" x 5". Value: $350 | | . | 137 | “Hearts and Flowers” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $35 | 1 | 20” necklace with blue-green amazonite, pink floral Czech lampwork glass, Czech pressed glass, and sterling silver beads and clasp. Value: $90 | | . | 138 | "Autumn Gold" necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $15 | 1 | 21-1/2” necklace with amber, red jasper, seed beads, Czech fire-polished beads, and gold-plated beads and clasp. Value: $30 | | . | 139 | “Bronzed Sky” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $15 | 1 | 21-1/2” necklace with geometric, blue, Czech fire-polished beads, seed beads and sliver-plated beads and clasp. Value: $30 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | . | 140 | "Leave with Me" necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $18 | 1 | 18” necklace with carved bloodstone leaf pendant, bloodstone, coral, seed beads, and silver-plated beads and clasp. Value: $35 | | . | 141 | “Chunk of Sky” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $18 | 1 | 18” necklace with large Chinese turquoise focal bead, pewter, colorful swirled glass, seed beads, and silver-plated clasp. Value $35 | | . | 142 | “Subtle Lightening” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | 17” necklace with laboradorite (grayish stone that flashes blue in the light), seed beads, and sterling silver beads and clasp. Value: $40 | | . | 143 | “It’s a Blue, It’s a Green, It’s … Hmm” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $13 | 1 | 16-3/4” necklace with blue/green lampwork beads, seed beads, and silver-plated beads and clasp. Value: $25 | | . | 144 | “Remind Me” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $18 | 1 | 17-1/2” necklace with 24k-accented blue glazed porcelain focal bead, seed beads, black Czech pressed glass, gold-plated beads and gold-filled clasp. Value: $35 | | . | 145 | “Twirling and Swirling” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $18 | 1 | 15-1/2” necklace with black lampwork beads accented with blue/green swirls, Czech pressed glass, seed beads, and silver-plated beads and clasp. Value: $35 | | . | 146 | “Yumdrop” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $18 | 1 | 17” necklace with rectangular rose/amber toned quartz pendant, lampwork, crystal, and Czech pressed glass beads and pewter clasp. Value: $35 | | . | 147 | “Earth Hug” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $15 | 1 | 19” necklace with earth-toned rectangular pendant, Picasso marble, seed beads, and pewter beads and clasp. Value: $30 | | . | 148 | “Just Peachy” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $13 | 1 | 30” necklace with peach/gold-swirled lampwork beads, glass pearls, seed beads, and silver-plated clasp. Value: $25 | | . | 149 | “Leaves and Sky” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | 21-1/2” necklace with blue/green lampwork and crystal beads, and sterling silver beads and clasp. Value: $40 | | . | 150 | “Earthsea Harmony” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $18 | 1 | 20” necklace with green & orange accented unakite, coral, cultured pearls, seed beads, and gold-plated beads and clasp. Value: $35 | | . | 151 | “Sundrops” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Silent | $15 | 1 | 23-1/2” necklace with amber, citrine, cultured pearls, seed beads, and gold-plated clasp. Value: $30 | | . | 152 | Amethyst Necklace | the Philipsons | 500 | Treasure | Silent | $25 | 1 | Handcrafted amethyst and silver pendent necklace. Unfinished amethyst encased in sterling wire. Value: $50 | | . | 153 | Beaded Name Tag Holder | Jacqui Baer | 21,22 | Treasure | Silent | $8 | 1 | Never lose your name tag again once you have this beautifully decorated holder! Value: $16 | | . | 154 | Pimp My Nametag | Christine Bennett | 45 | Treasure | Silent | $2 | 5 | Get your nametag all pimped up to your specs. I will stamp, embellish, or otherwise pimp out your nametag, based on a theme of your choosing. Birds? Bees? Blossoms? Bikes? You decide. | | . | 155 | Women's dressy jacket | Carol Reynolds | 518 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Women's dressy jacket from Coldwater Creek. Black and white with velvet trim. Size medium | | . | 156 | Women's silk shirt - Coldwater Creek | Carol Reynolds | 518 | Treasure | Silent | $16 | 1 | Women's silk shirt from Coldwater Creek. Green with 3/4 sleeves. Size medium. Value: $79 | | . | 157 | Women's silk shirt - Ann Taylor | Carol Reynolds | 518 | Treasure | Silent | $15 | 1 | Women's silk shirt from Ann Taylor. Off-white with floral brocading, cap sleeves. Size small. Value: $68 | | . | 158 | Womens' silk and linen shirt - Due per Due Collection | Carol Reynolds | 518 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Womens' silk and linen shirt from Due per Due Collection. ivory, long sleeves and scoop neckline with stitched design. Size 6. Value: $88 | | . | 159 | Electric popcorn popper | Chris and Doris Crowell | 104 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Electric air popcorn popper - pops your corn in three minutes with no oil. Pops up to one cup of popcorn at a time. Brand new in the box. | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | . | 160 | Lazy-Susan Fondue Set | Ginny Crocker | 103 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 1 | Set includes white ceramic fondue pot, ceramic lazy susan, wire holder, tealight, 6 stainless steel forks. Value $19.99. | | . | 161 | Folding bicycle | Melinda Ballou and Patrick Oates | 26 | Treasure | Silent | $25 | 1 | Minimally used forest green folding bike - great space saver! Value: $120 | | . | 162 | Gev magnetic anti-theft ski carrier | Ted Carlson | 172 | Treasure | Silent | $15 | 1 | Never used, holds 2 skis, does not work on convertibles | | . | 163 | Black office chair | Chris and Doris Crowell | 104 | Treasure | Silent | $50 | 1 | Black upholstered five caster office chair with detachable foot rest. Value: $100 | | . | 164 | Door Easel | Marge Heckman | 205 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Over the door easel turns any door into a giant drawing board! Comes with 100 ft of paper. Value: $25 | | . | 165 | ART tickets to End Game (Becket) | Chris and Doris Crowell | 104 | Treasure | Silent | $50 | 2 | Vouchers for two at "End Game", by Samuel Becket, at the ART in Cambridge. "End Game" runs through March 15. Value $78-$112. | | . | 166 | Passes for the Brattle Theater | Chris and Doris Crowell | 104 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 1 | Passes for two to the historic Brattle Theater in Cambrdge - always a fun venue for classic movies, art shows, etc. Good through Sept. 1st. Value $19 | | . | 167 | Fright Pass from the First Parish Bedford Haunted House | Karl Winkler | 438 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 2 | Your Fright Pass for the 2009 First Parish Haunted House includes 2 adult memberships, 3 children's memberships and 8 game passes. Value: $35 | | . | 168 | Crib Quilt | Margaret Gunn | 532 | Treasure | Silent | $25 | 1 | Handmade crib quilt in pastels. Value: $100 | | . | 169 | Crib Quilt | Margaret Gunn | 532 | Treasure | Silent | $25 | 1 | Handmade crib quilt in yellows/blues. Value: $100 | | . | 170 | New baby's crib quilt | Carol Reynolds | 518 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | "Tiny Love" brand; with red, white, and black circus motif. | | . | 171 | Quilt Wall Hanging | Mary Flatley | 154 | Treasure | Silent | $100 | 1 | Very appealing quilt for wall hanging in home or office (sleeve for hanging attached). Can also be used as a lap quilt. Drunkards Path Pattern - deep purple and pale peach/pink colors. Value: $250+
| | . | 172 | Pen & Ink Sketch of Star Island Scene | Maureen Oates | 321 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 1 | Whether you call it the Summer House or the Look-out Pagoda, if you have ever been to Star Island, you will immediately recognize this lovely, matted sketch by our very own Maureen Oates. Value: $45 | | . | 173 | "It is good to be together" mixed media collage | Christine Bennett | 45 | Treasure | Silent | $40 | 1 | A mixed media collage focused on "It is good to be together" | | . | 174 | "Coping with Uncertainty" original cover art | Christine Bennett | 45 | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Framed and matted original cover art from the "coping with Uncertainty" order of service, plus a bound copy of the sermon. Value: $25 | | . | 175 | Calligraphy of Mohandas Gandhi quote | Ted Carlson | 172 | Treasure | Silent | $15 | 1 | Unframed calligraphy of Mohandas Gandhi quote: "Whatever you do will not be enough, but it matters enormously that you do it." | | . | 176 | Original Photo Cards "Gardens in New England" | Nancy Willett | 435 | Treasure | Silent | $8 | 1 | Set of three cards, each with a different image from Nancy's photos of New England gardens. Value: $10 | | . | 177 | Original Photo Cards "Four Seasons" | Nancy Willett | 435 | Treasure | Silent | $8 | 1 | Set of four cards, each with a different image from Nancy's photos of changing New England seasons - flowers, nature, snow, color. Value: $12 | | . | 178 | Original Photo Cards "flowers" | Nancy Willett | 435 | Treasure | Silent | $8 | 2 | Set of three cards, each with a different image from Nancy's photos of individual flowers. Value: $10 | | . | 179 | Matted Poetry | Rose Pappert | 550 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 1 | "Think long on quiet skies" A sample of Rose's Poetry, matted and suitable for framing. Value: $15 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | . | 180 | Matted Poetry | Rose Pappert | 550 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 1 | "We stand before these laws" A sample of Rose's Poetry, matted and suitable for framing. Value: $15 | | . | 181 | Matted Poetry | Rose Pappert | 550 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 1 | "Roll, groaning Phobos, roll"A sample of Rose's Poetry, matted and suitable for framing. Value: $15 | | . | 182 | Matted Poetry | Rose Pappert | 550 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 1 | "Luna lamp us gently" A sample of Rose's Poetry, matted and suitable for framing. Value: $15 | | . | 183 | Polished Beach Stones (1 lb bag) | John Laferriere | 261 | Treasure | Silent | $8 | 8 | Beautiful polished beach stones from Cape Cod. Value: $20 | | . | 184 | Polished Beach Stones (5 lb jar) | John Laferriere | 261 | Treasure | Silent | $50 | 1 | Beautiful polished beach stones from Cape Cod. Extra large stones included. Value: $100 | | . | 185 | Doll's bench of twigs and branches | Sharon McDonald | 296 | Treasure | Silent | $25 | 1 | Bought from a tree crafter some years ago, it is too big for my teddy bears. About 18" high and 30" long, with cushions. Value: $125 | | . | 186 | Raspberry plants | Melinda Ballou and Patrick Oates | 26 | Treasure | Silent | $7 | 1 | 1 or 2 potted raspberry plants (depends on what gets dug out). Grow your own luscious berries - plant in a secure spot and they reproduce prolifically! | | . | 187 | Strawberry plants | Melinda Ballou and Patrick Oates | 26 | Treasure | Silent | $7 | 1 | 1 or 2 potted strawberry plants (depends on what gets dug out). Grow your own luscious berries - plant in a secure spot and they reproduce prolifically! | | . | 188 | Flat of tomatoes | Rich Daugherty | 112 | Treasure | Silent | $10 | 6 | Flat of six tomato plants, your choice from among the varieties available. Plants will be available in the last week in May | | . | 189 | Crocheted Hat (cherry & sea foam) | Lisa Rubin | | Treasure | Silent | $15 | 1 | Lovely, hand-crocheted hat in dark cherry/sea foam green. Stretches to fit most heads, kid-adult. Value: $25 | , | . | 190 | Crocheted Hat (purple/white/sea foam) | Lisa Rubin | | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Unique, hand-crocheted hat in purple/off-white/sea foam green with beading. Stretches to fit most heads, kid-adult. Value: $35 | | . | 191 | Crocheted Hat (white) | Lisa Rubin | | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Hand-crocheted hat in natural white. Stretches to fit most heads, kid-adult. Value: $35 | | . | 192 | Crocheted Hat (yellow) | Lisa Rubin | | Treasure | Silent | $20 | 1 | Fun, hand-crocheted hat in yellow with eyelash yarn detail. Stretches to fit most heads, kid-adult. Value: $35 | | . | 193 | Felted bag | Joan Bowen | 63 | Treasure | Silent | $25 | 1 | A large, gold, brown and red felted bag with button closure. Value: $25 | | . | 194 | White satin evening handbag | Lois Pulliam | 350 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 1 | | | . | 195 | Dark blue chinese fabric handbag | Lois Pulliam | 350 | Treasure | Silent | $5 | 1 | | | . | 196 | Voice greeting recording | Paul Turner | 87 | Talent | Silent | $15 | 10 | Have you ever wished you could have a voice mail message with gravitas, a la "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me"? Paul can make it happen for you! A trained Italian tenor, Paul will design a spoken message with you and record it in his mellifluous tones on your answering machine. Value: $20 | | . | 197 | Two hours of Mac/iPod/iPhone consulting with a Mac Genius! | Charlie Frean | 153 | Talent | Silent | $50 | 1 | Two hours of personalized help with your Macintosh, iPod or iPhone | | . | 198 | Bicycle Ride | Ginny Crocker | 103 | Talent | Silent | $5 | 6 | Let's get together on a weekend day in late April or early May for a local bike ride - 15-20 miles - with a possible stop for ice cream! Kids welcome with parents to keep an eye on them. Up to 10 spots if one of the buyers will also help take point. Value: It's March! May? Biking? Heaven! | | . | 199 | Family Photo Session plus 8x10 print | Carlton Soohoo | 395 | Talent | Silent | $100 | 1 | Carlton will come to your home or the First Parish and photograph your family. An 8x10 of your favorite photo is included. Value $280 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | . | 200 | Professional Head Shot Photograph | Carlton Soohoo | 395 | Talent | Silent | $50 | 1 | Carlton will come to your location and photograph your head shot. You will receive your digital images at the end of the photo shoot. Value $150 | | . | 201 | Nia Classes - 3 Classes | Joan Turnberg | 337 | Talent | Silent | $18 | 2 | Classes are offered Mon & Weds @ 9:30am and Thurs @ 6:30 pm at the Bedford Town Center, Union School Room. Nia is a fusion of dance, martial arts, and yoga. Nia delivers an invigorating cardio workout, develops strength, balance, flexibility, agility, mobility, stability, body awareness and relaxation. It's a healthy and balanced way to shape up the body, mind and spirit. Enjoy moving to a fun mix of music…a low-stress, exercise high! Nia is designed to accommodate all levels of ability. Take any 3 classes starting week of March 9th until week March 23rd. Carol Epple, Carol Hamilton, Janet Powers, Susan Ellis, and Kaye Spofford all give Nia a"2- thumbs up for fun, joyful exercise!" Value $27 | | . | 202 | Bike Repair | Joel Parks | 336 | Talent | Silent | $35 | 1 | You may choose whether to let Joel fix your bike for you (you pay for necessary parts) or learn from him how to fix your bike. Or any combination of learning while having Joel fix your bike within a hundred minutes or so that will be scheduled at the convenience of both parties during 2009. (Some damage or malfunctions may not be repairable.) Joel worked for several years at Landry's bike shop in Framingham, where he was certified as a Schwinn Factory Trained technician. He is also certified as a League Cycling Instructor by the League of American Wheelmen, the national cycling advocacy organization founded in 1880.You also have the option of substituting bicycle driving instruction (a.k.a. vehicular cycling) for repair. Value: $60 | | . | 203 | Up to 4 hours of project management | Susan Ellis | 142 | Talent | Silent | 75 $ | 1 | Sue Ellis of Clever Girl Communications will organize or run a small project for you. Maybe it’s a big project that you need help getting off the ground. It could be making a web site, throwing a party or event, or even marketing a small business. She will consult with you and write a plan that includes a detailed budget and schedule, then for smaller projects, even put together some details, make phone calls, and generally just make things happen. suellis@clevergirlcomm.com Value: $200 | | . | 204 | Half Hour Animal Communication Consultation | Leslie Corin-Ash | 473 | Talent | Silent | $20 | 1 | For 30 years Leslie did medical social work with people suffering from chronic illness and physical disability. In the course of doing home visits with patients and families, she noticed that household pets participated actively in the family dynamics, acting as comedians, nurturers, naughty children etc; whatever distracted family from the frightening events occurring. Applying what she had learned as a clinician, Leslie started incorporating family pets into her treatment. That led her to training and specializing in animal communication. In particular, Leslie specializes in animals with illness and focuses on their symptoms so that pet owners can give the veterinarian the clearest possible picture of what the animal is feeling. This form of telepathic communication can be done via phone so no one has to travel and she can work with up to 3 animals. Value: $60
| | . | 205 | One-hour Reiki Treatment | Diane Brown-King | 258 | Talent | Silent | $40 | 1 | Reiki sessions promote deep relaxation, stress reduction and healing by clearing and balancing a person's energy field. Reiki is given by a series of gentle hand placements held on or just above the body. The person recieving treatment remains fully clothed. Diane uses the Reiki mehtod developed in the late 19th century by Mikao Usui, a Japanese educator, as her primary treatment modality. Value: $80 | | . | 206 | 4 hours of weeding | Janet Breslau | 71 | Talent | Silent | $40 | 1 | You tell me what you want pulled and I pull it (no poison ivy, etc.). Spring preferred over summer. Even better if we work together, but not required. "Janet made a huge difference in our over-run flower beds last year! I don't know what we would've done without her!" -Catherine Van Praagh Value: $100 | | . | 207 | 1 hour massage | Jane Mahoney | 457 | Talent | Silent | $45 | 1 | Jane Mahoney of Bedford Muscular Therapy sooth your spirit and work out all of the kinks in your back. As many at Frist Parish will tell, Jane's massages are positively miraculous! Value: $70 | | . | 208 | Ride to or from the airport | Ron Green | 178 | Talent | Silent | $20 | 6 | A trip to or from the airport -- Logan or Manchester. For you, your bags, and up to 2 kids. Sooner or later, you will need this service. I can even provide the invoice required by those fussy people in accounting. Could be late at night, early morning or any other time ( depending on mutual schedules ). Value: $50. | | . | 209 | Mending session | Ruth Ann Valentine | 414 | Talent | Silent | $10 | 1 | A half hour session of mending, your home or mine. Sew on buttons, mend split seams, etc. | | . | 210 | Beginner's knitting lessons | Cheri Winkler | 437 | Talent | Silent | $25 | 1 | Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? i will teach you the basics of knitting - how to cast on, knit and pearl stitch, bind off and how to fix your mistakes. You will get three lessons of 1 1/2 hours each. I will provide knitting needles, yarn and essentials. You choose the yarn color. Location of lessons to be determined - your place, my place or neutral territory. Value: $75 | | . | 211 | Convert slides to CD | Cindy Haynes | | Talent | Silent | $30/per | unlimited | Admit it, you've been meaning to do this for ages. Cindy will convert 100 of your slides to CD for $30. $25 for each additional 100 slides. | | . | 212 | Party Planning | Janet Powers | 348 | Talent | Silent | $70 | 1 | Janet Powers with the help of Isabella and Ilana Yannoni are offering their services as One of a Kind--Homemade Party Planners. Their experience lies primarily with children's partyies and have turned all kinds of interests into parties. We have done cats, bats, snails, fairies, butterfly's, stars, Helen Keller, Harry Potter, nature crafts, and Maple Sugaring and we look forward to trying just about anything!
We will, design and create invitations, plan games/crafts, purchase materials if we don't all ready have them (with a budget from "client"), design/create party favors, devise a schedule for the duration of the party, plan food (we can prepare the cake--if you don't mind a "healthy-ish" one, and any food that is part of the activities), we are not able to provide a meal or lots of appetizers. We will set up, execute and clean up. We don't tend to use any of the throw-away party stuff from the stores, if you want them that is up to you to supply.
We are flexible about the length of time the party should run, but recommend 2-3 hours. As far as party size goes, we would recommend no more than 15 kids but we can be flexible about this--the more kids there are, the more help we will need from the "client". Value: $210 | | . | 213 | Evening of Song | Brad Conner and Ben Sears | 460 | Gathering | Silent | $25/ticket | unlimited | Brad and Ben will bring happiness into your heart with a magical evening of songs by Irving Berlin, the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and others. Join them in the transformed Bacon Room and enjoy canapes and cocktails provided by the Parish Board. Date TBA for the fall. Tickets $25. Value: $45 | | . | 214 | 10th annual Breakfast in the Garden | Rich and Nancy Daugherty | 112, 113 | Gathering | Silent | Pay for seats wanted | unlimited | With the Daugherty’s. Y’all come and eat. Date: Sunday, July 26, 9am - 11am at 49 Elm Street. Tickets are set at $7, $5 for kids and $20 for the whole family | | . | 215 | BBQ and day at the lake in NH | The Doud familly | 127 | Gathering | Silent | $20 | 15 | Spend the day at the Doud lake house in NH. Dive in and have fun in the sun and hang out at the lake. Around 1pm, we will stoke up the BBQ and serve Hamburgers/hot dogs and s'mores for dessert. Bring your own drinks. We have a paddleboat and canoe that you are welcome to try (and Bob may be able to give rides in the motorboat). Ayers Lake is in Barrington, NH, about a 1.5hr drive from Bedford. Date: Sunday, July 12 (rain date July 19th). Kids 3 and under are free! | | . | 216 | Cook 'n' Chat in Margot's Kitchen | Margot Fleischman | 155 | Gathering | Silent | $10 | 12 | Come to my house for a fun group cooking experience - you don't even have to know how to cook! I'll provide the kitchen, equipment, recipes and sundry herbs and spices, as well as the wine and cheese and other yummies to keep up our strength while we cook. You'll come with a few ingredients and go home with delicious prepared dishes to stock your freezer with. Sign up with a group of your friends for a great girl/guy's night out, baby shower idea, etc. I will be happy to create a menu that fits the group's dietary needs. Value: $15 | | . | 217 | Taste of Spain - 2 seats | Margot Fleischman | 155 | Gathering | Raffle | $20/raffle | 2 | Enjoy an evening of Spanish cuisine, hosted at the Fleischman/Knox home. Margot is an accomplished cook and lived in Spain near Barcelona as a teenager, where she was fortunate to be able to sample the specialties of many of Spain's regions, and where she learned the crafts of traditional Spanish cooking from a dear friend and cocinera from Madrid. Margot offers a four-course meal accompanied by still and sparkling wines, lovingly prepared and presented in a warm and festive atmosphere. Dinner consists of some of her favorite hot & cold tapas, either chilled gazpacho or warm salt-cod, leak and potato potage, seafood paella, and for dessert, traditional Spanish cheeses, fruit and crème brûlée. The raffle will be drawn immediately before the live auction of the other seats. Value: $50/person | | . | 218 | Decorated Step Stool | RE Committee | | Treasure | Live | $30 | 1 | A sturdy two-step stool decorate by our UU kids with their hand prints. You'll want to reach those difficult heights when you carry the spirit of our UU kids home with you! Value priceless. | | . | 219 | Decorated Step Stool | RE Committee | | Treasure | Live | $30 | 1 | A sturdy two-step stool with thumb-print images straight from the imaginations of our UU kids. You'll want to reach those difficult heights when you carry the spirit of our UU kids home with you! Value priceless. | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | . | 220 | Decorated Step Stool | RE Committee | | Treasure | Live | $30 | 1 | A sturdy two-step stool creatively & colorfully sponge-painted by the UU kids. You'll want to reach those difficult heights when you carry the spirit of our UU kids home with you! Value priceless. | | . | 221 | Handmade Afghan | Joan Turnberg | 337 | Treasure | Live | $100 | 1 | Handmade crocheted afghan with greens, browns, and off-white. Would fit over a twin bed or great for snuggling on the couch! Value $200 | | . | 222 | Keurig Platinum Brewing system | Karl Winkler | 438 | Treasure | Live | $120 | 1 | The Platinum Brewing System is Keurig's best single-cup brewing system for your home. This premium model offers discerning coffee drinkers the widest range of five cup size options for brewing. The Platinum Brewing System is Keurig's best single-cup brewing system for your home. This premium model offers discerning coffee drinkers the widest range of five cup size options for brewing. The Platinum offers the full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off, Digital Clock, Adjustable Temperature Control and the "Set Your Favorite Cup Size" option. The largest available 60 oz. removable water reservoir holds up to ten cups before refilling and the removable drip tray allows for easy cleaning and the use of travel mugs. The sleek, award-winning design is a unique footprint among Keurig's line of home brewing systems and includes both a blue lit water reservoir and blue lit LCD display. Comes with a case of k-cups with Green Mountain Coffee. Value: Brewing System $169.95, Coffee: $80
| | . | 223 | Handmade quilt | Eleanor Merz | 307 | Treasure | Live | $60 | 1 | Handmade quilt created from small pieces of fabric, mainly in pastel colors. For crib or wall hanging. Measures 34 by 44 inches. Value $100 | | . | 224 | World Wrestling Entertainment package | Chris and Doris Crowell | 104 | Treasure | Live | $150 | 1 | 4 top price seats to the next World Wrestling Entertainment show during their next visit to the TD Bank North Garden. Package also includes a large poster, 2 T-shirts, 3 DVDs, an action figure and magazines. Date TBD. Value: $425 | | . | 225 | "Beach Roses", an original painting | DerMarderosian family | 117 | Treasure | Live | $100 | 1 | Original (Framed) acrylic painting by Florence Como, award winning artist. Florence is Jennifer's mother, a member of several local art associations as well as the Rhode Island Watercolor Society. “Beach Roses” 9” X 12” (Framed: 14” X 16”) | | . | 226 | Calligraphy of Jack Mendelsohn quote | Ted Carlson | 172 | Treasure | Live | $15 | 1 | Unframed calligraphy of Jack Mendelsohn's quote: "The Spirit of Democracy is my secular and religious inspiration to seek, in solidarity with others, ever deeper and wider embodiment of devotion to freedom, peace, justice and the general welfare."
| | . | 227 | Hand-Blown Art Glass Goblets | Natalie Bierley | 72 | Treasure | Live | $75 | 1 | A pair of pale blue, individually hand-blown glass goblets. Each "Lobster Claw" goblet is signed by the artist, Richard Remsen of West Rockport, ME. http://www.glassclaws.com/ Valued at $150 when acquired 20 years ago. Worth more now. | | . | 228 | Hand made quilt | Lois Pulliam | 350 | Treasure | Live | $500 | 1 | 6' 7"x 8' 2" (fits a double bed) quilt backed in black with black fronting and nine blocks of one inch squares in different colors bounded by white blocks on the corners of each block. The name of the quilt is Amish nine-patch and the solid (not patterned) blocks are typical of Amish quilts which tend to use strong, bright primary or secondary colors. The quilting all over is beautifully done, and is in black stitching on the white border of the quilt. hand crafted by the Hannah Dustin quilt guild in New Hampshire. Value: $800 | | . | 229 | Pastel Painting "Ghost Ranch" | Grace Stergis | | Treasure | Live | $150 | 1 | Framed, 14x20 of Red Hills painted in New Mexico very near Georgia O'Keefe's home site. Value: $400 | | . | 230 | 1 week at Maine coast vacation home | Wendell Smith and Luisa Granitto | 184 | Escape | Live | $400 | 1 | date: Sat., Aug.8 - Sat.,Aug.15, 2009 location: Chebeague Island Water-front, on Coleman Cove with beautiful views of Casco Bay islands and ocean. Sand beach a 2 min. walk away; picturesque lobster boats and buoys, etc. Ferry service from either Portland (Casco Bay Lines) or Cousins Island (Chebeague Island Trans.Co.); from there you can walk, ride bikes, or arrange for an island taxi to house. The house is a nicely renovated c.1880 fisherman's house with 3 bedrooms, plus 3rd floor under-the-eaves bedroom. Separate "shed" with 1 queen & 1 double bed - a perfect spot for older kids! House can easily hold 2 families. Includes full bath on 2nd fl., 1/2 bath on 1st fl. (w/ laundry), outdoor shower, high speed internet access and no TV (this is good!) Bikes and car available for use. Large collection of books relating to Maine coast, sailing, etc.; great selection of children's books. | | . | 231 | 1 week at western NY vacation home | Amy Lloyd and John Wiedey | 432 | Escape | Live | $200 | 1 | Your choice of week during 2009 shoulder season (Sept. 6 - October 17) in picturesque Chautauqua, a unique Victorian lakeside village in western NY. Stroll tree-lined brick streets; attend seasonal events; people watch on the grassy plaza; tour Amish country or nearby wineries (yes, western NY has numerous vineyards!). Our fully outfitted, two bedroom apartment sleeps 6. Learn more about Chautauqua at www.ciweb.org. | | . | 232 | Cape Cod Rental | Marie & Bill Ryder | 366, 524 | Escape | Live | $400 | 1 | Please enjoy our two bedroom cape in Falmouth! It comfortably sleeps 4 adults (A portable crib is available.) You can just hang out on the deck or walk to our small salt-water Association beach. You may want to take a short drive to the Falmouth beaches or take a ride on the Island Queen to Martha’s Vineyard. On a rainy day you can visit the free Aquarium at Wood’s Hole. Bill and I think the real treasure of our home is taking a short canoe trip to Washburn Island (A national estuarine research preserve). You can then take a short hike across the island to picnic and swim at a semi-deserted beach! Available for the week of June 13th or 20th, your choice! Value: $800 | | . | 233 | Wonderful Vacation Home in Maine | Hanna Papanek | 330 | Escape | Live | $400 | 1 | Enjoy this fully equipped, modern vacation home in East Brownfield, ME. Located in the Maine woods on the Saco River with a large sandy beach, it’s the perfect location to launch your hiking, skiing, kayaking or canoeing. This four-bedroom house with large living area, 2.5 baths and a fully equipped kitchen can comfortably accommodate 4-8 adults and/or kids (total occupancy limited to 12). All this right down river from a canoe outfit and easy driving distance from ski resorts, lakes, farm stands, lobster pounds, you name it! One dog okay (no cats please!). Dates to be negotiated. Value: $500 for one 3-night weekend; $750 for a full week (Friday to Friday). | | . | 234 | 1 Week at a Cottage in Washington, NH | Catherine & Andrew Van Praagh | 415 | Escape | Live | $150 | 1 | Our rustic little place is perfect for two (or more if they are willing to be cozy and sleep on the enclosed porch). Quiet, but not isolated. 40 acres of woods & fields on Rt. 31, 2hrs from Boston, 30 min South of Lake Sunapee. Town lake and the local state park w/ water access are both within a mile or two. A perfect base for your biking, hiking, canoeing or antiquing. We just like to muck about in the field and pick buckets of blueberries in late July & August. Choose a week June - September. Value about $250. | | . | 235 | One week in Van Cliburn (19 ft. RV) | Ciny and Bill Haynes | 202 | Escape | Live | $300 | 1 | No, Van Cliburn isn't a city in Holland - it's our trusty 19 foot RV van. Once you have spent a week in Van Cliburn, you'll never go back to the Ritz. Van Cliburn holds two people and a dog for a week's worth of fun and adventure. Gas, camp site fees and alcohol not included. | | . | 236 | Two Nights at Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast | Bob Bass & Lee Vorderer | 420, 421 | Escape | Live | $150 | 1 | Spend a lovely two nights at the Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast in East Boothbay, Maine. This beautifully furnished 4-guest room B&B, about 3 hours north of Boston, offers beautiful views of Linkekin Bay and Boothbay Harbor, hearty breakfasts, and genial hosts Larry Brown & Marti Booth and their three friendly shelties. It's about a 5-minute drive from to Boothbay Harbor and Ocean Point, about 10-15 minutes from the Maine Botanic Gardens, near several Boothbay Land Trust properties for hiking, and within an hour of the Farnsworth Museum (home of the Wyeth Collection) in the lovely Rockland Camden area.Valid before Memorial Day weekend and after Columbus Day; choice of room available upon arrival. A favorite of regular FP auction goers! Value: $240. | | . | 237 | 1 Week at Bunkhouse in Maine | Nancy Asbedian | 525 | Escape | Live | $500 | 1 | Our recently built (albeit sparsely furnished) bunkhouse is available for one week in June or September. Located at Moody Beach in Wells ME. Located behind our home with parking for one car, it is across from the ocean and a two minute walk to the beach! There is a double bed (sleeps 2), bath with shower, closet space, small fridge, coffee maker and microwave are all at your disposal. The room on the second floor has a single bed, bureau, table & a tiny porch for one. Available for up to 4 adults (no children please!) There is room for your sleeping bags w/travel mattresses if you wish. Simple yes, but the location can't be beat! Value: $1000. | | . | 238 | 7-10 days at a Maui Condominium | David Knecht | 257 | Escape | Live | $500 | 1 | This two bedroom, two bathroom condo can sleep 6 adults comfortably. It has all of the amenities you might want, kitchen, laundry, dining/living room with lanais off of the living room and second floor master bedroom. Located on the island of Maui in Kihei, (on the west-facing shore, where all the best beaches are) at the luxury Maui Kamaole resort. www.mauikamaole.com These low-rise units are right across the street from the Kamaole beach and in the perfect location for all of your island explorations. The master bedroom has a queen and twin bed, the other bedroom has a full and a twin bed and there is a fold-out sofa bed in the living room. Available for 7-10 days of your choice between April 15th and December 20th. Value: $1600 per week for two | | . | 239 | Taste of Spain – 6 seats | Margot Fleischman | 155 | Gathering | Live | $45 | 6 | Enjoy an evening of Spanish cuisine, hosted at the Fleischman/Knox home. Margot is an accomplished cook and lived in Spain near Barcelona as a teenager, where she was fortunate to be able to sample the specialties of many of Spain's regions, and where she learned the crafts of traditional Spanish cooking from a dear friend and cocinera from Madrid. Margot offers a four-course meal accompanied by still and sparkling wines, lovingly prepared and presented in a warm and festive atmosphere. Dinner consists of some of her favorite hot & cold tapas, either chilled gazpacho or warm salt-cod, leak and potato potage, seafood paella, and for dessert, traditional Spanish cheeses, fruit and crème brûlée. Value: $50/person.
Want a chance to attend the famed Fleischman/Knox Taste of Spain for a fraction of the cost? Purchase a raffle ticket for a mere $20. | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | . | 240 | South Indian Dinner | Renu Bostwick | 62 | Gathering | Live | $20 | 6 | Come experience the tantalizing combination of sweet coconut, fiery chillies and complex curries tempered by fresh yogurt at an authentic South Indian dinner. The regional cuisine of the south Indian state of Kerala reflects the region's unique geographic and cultural heritage. Located on the tropical coast of the Arabian Sea, Kerala is the famed Spice Coast of India, a destination for traders and merchants since time immemorial. Tentative date is Sun evening, Aug 30, 2009; the date may be changed, depending on the majority preferences of the group. End of Aug date allows freshest vegetables at the height of the harvest from The Food Project CSA in Lincoln, MA. Value: $50/person | | . | 241 | 7th Annual Mediterranean Bistro Dinner | Mike and Sandy Boczenowski | 56 | Gathering | Live | $30 | 9 | Foods of the Mediterranean, one of the healthiest and most colorful cuisines. Come join Mike and Sandy to celebrate the cuisine and wine of the sun and the azure sea. I will be drawing on favorite recipes from Southern Europe, northern Africa and the Middle East. Last year we served figs with prosciutto, chicken B'stilla, roasted pepper and walnut dip for appetizers, with a main course of pomegranate and wine glazed duck breast, roasted butternut squash with grapes and sage, and a red and gold beet salad with pine nuts and goat cheese, ending with individual Frangelico chocolate souffles for dessert. | | . | 242 | Tex-Mex Dinner | Donna and Chris Allman | 9 | Gathering | Live | $20 | 4 | For people who like some spice in their food! Dinner includes guacamole, green chile chicken enchilladas, pork empanadas, beans and rice with corn salsa, chili beer and margueritas. To be scheduled for May or June. Value: $45 | | . | 243 | Dinner for a dozen | Joan Bowen | 63 | Gathering | Live | $30 | 12 | A five course dinner at a large table set for fourteen to accommodate the serving staff. The menu will be eclectic with a strong French cuisine influence. Fine china, linens, silver and flowers will provide an elegant setting for what promises to be a wide ranging conversation over the course of the evening. Traditionally offered through the League of Women Voters, this dinner has earned a faithful following. Past participants have raved about the food—“Finest dinner I ever had.” Date in fall to be determined. Value: $50 | | . | 244 | Mongolian Firepot Dinner | Carol & George Epple | 145, 146 | Gathering | Live | $35 | 8 | This North Asian cuisine provides a leisurely setting for good conversation. Diners cook their meat and vegetables in small wire baskets in a common broth and then eat the cooked foods with rice and a variety of sauces. Date: TBA Fall/Winter 2009/2010. Value: $50/person | | . | 245 | Trinidadian Dinner | Carol &George Epple | 145, 146 | Gathering | Live | $35 | 6 | A full meal of “authentic” (i.e. not just jerk!) Trinidadian cuisine, showing the influences of African (callaloo, pepper pot, bake), Indian (curries, roti, chutney), Chinese (chow mein, egg noodles, rice) and possible examples of others, accompanied by rum, rum punches, fruit drinks, and appropriate side dishes (taro, plantain, breadfruit, etc.). Date: Fall/Winter 2009/2010. Value: $50/person. | | . | 246 | Summer Picnic- Surf & Turf | Linda Pollitz & Gene Kalb | 487, 342 | Gathering | Live | $20 | 6 | Come share a casual and scrumptious Surf & Turf Picnic at our home. Steak kebabs, open grilled fish (local catch - tbd), corn-on-the-cob (if it's in season), pasta salad, ice-cold beer, margaritas and more! Bring your appetite on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 4pm where appetizers will be served on our screened in back porch. (Note to Bidders: very friendly dogs and cats on premises. Porch is screened in but house is not baby-proofed.)
| | . | 247 | Fenway Park Skybox Party | Joan Glover and Ted Carlson | 171 | Gathering | Live | $10 | 10 | Come start the baseball season off with the first Red Sox/Yankee week end game. We will transform our TV room into a Fenway Park Luxury Box, with Fenway food, drinks, enthusiastic fans and good cheer. Game starts at 4:10pm Saturday April 25. Value: $15 | | . | 248 | Visit to the Boston Museum of Science | Ellery Schempp and Arlene Germain | 377 | Gathering | Live | $40 | 4 | Join us for a day/afternoon at the Boston Museum of Science - admission and lunch included! Included commentary by a science expert in several disciplines. Value: $150 | | . | 249 | Tea at the Boston Athenaeum | Julie Turner | 410 | Gathering | Live | $25/place | 3 | Spend the afternoon of May 11 experiencing one of Boston’s best traditions: the art, architecture, books, and afternoon tea at 10 ½ Beacon Street, the Boston Athenaeum, one of the oldest and largest membership libraries in the country. The Athenaeum collections include the world’s largest accumulation of Romany literature; the original King’s Chapel library (some volumes from the 15th century); books from the libraries of George Washington and General Henry Knox; several busts by Jean Antoine Houdon; a portrait of John Adams, which once belonged to Thomas Jefferson; John Singer Sargent's portrait of Annie Adams Fields; several portraits by Gilbert Stuart and one by Thomas Sully – to say nothing of modern works. All that, plus Hukuwa (hoo’kwa) tea, homemade scones, and atmosphere by the boatload. Transportation from Bedford included. | | . | 250 | A Tour of UU High Holy Sites on Beacon Hill | John Gibbons | 170 | Gathering | Live | $20 | 8 | John will take you on an edifying tour of Arlington Street, King's Chapel, 25 Beacon, and lunch too! Not to be missed, date TBA when the weather is more agreeable. Value: Education is priceless. | | . | | Bodyshop Peppermint Foot Care Collection | Catherine Van Praagh | 415 | Treasure | Balloon | $20 | 1 | A collection of Bodyshop foot care items to pamper your tired toes. Includes Peppermint Reviving Foot Soak, Peppermint Pumice Foot Scrub and Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion, all made with Community Traded peppermint oil. Value $46. | | . | | Gift certificate to Salon Alphonse | Bea Brunkhorst | 73 | Treasure | Balloon | $20 | 1 | Spice up your winter! Get a fun hair cut at Salon Alphonse! Value: $40 | | . | | Chenille Scarf | Joan Turnberg | 337 | Treasure | Balloon | $20 | 1 | Hand crocheted chenille scarf in tan. Value $35 | | . | | “Moonflowers” necklace | Deb Bodeau | 58 | Treasure | Balloon | $20 | 1 | 21-1/2” necklace with dark-gray hematite, dark purple Czech pressed glass flower beads, seed beads, and silver-plated beads and clasp. Value: $25 | | . | | Passes for the Brattle Theater | Chris and Doris Crowell | 104 | Treasure | Balloon | $20 | 1 | Passes for two to the historic Brattle Theater in Cambrdge - always a fun venue for classic movies, art shows, etc. with $ for popcorn! Good through Sept. 1st. Value $14 | | . | | Crib Quilt | Margaret Gunn | 532 | Treasure | Balloon | $20 | 1 | Handmade crib quilt in rose and blue, perfect for a puppy-lover. Value: $100 | | . | | Comfort shawl | Cheri Winkler | 437 | Treasure | Balloon | $20 | 1 | Approximately 4' x 2' hand knitted shawl or lap blanket. Autumn colors with a knotted fringe. Made from acrylic yarn, machine washable and dryable. Value: $50 | | . | | Melting Pot Gift Certificate | the Melting Pot | | Treasure | Balloon | $20 | 2 | Gift certificate to enjoy a unique fondue meal at Bedford's own the Melting Pot. Value: $25 | | . | | Original Photo Cards "Pond Lilly" | Nancy Willett | 435 | Treasure | Balloon | $8 | 1 | Set of three cards, each with a different image from Nancy's photos of pond lillies. Value: $10 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | . | | Cranberry Chutney | Joan Turnberg | 337 | Treasure | Balloon | $5 | 1 | Delicious chutney made with cranberries, raisins, apples, and curry. (Complete list of ingredients provided at auction, as well as in FPB Cookbook). This versatile chutney can be used in meat dishes, roll-ups, and is delicious warmed with vanilla ice cream! Value $8 | | . | | Home made bread | Lois Pulliam | 350 | Treasure | Balloon | $6 | 1 | Large homemade loaves of oatmeal wheat bread, Made to order when Lois is back in fighting form. | | . | | Auntie Erl's Exchange Gift Certificate | | | Treasure | Balloon | $20 | 1 | $25 for Bedford's fantastic children's consignment shop. | | . | | Wearover's Gift Certificate | | | Treasure | Balloon | $20 | 1 | $25 for Wearover's women's shop, with new and gently used clothing, shoes and acccessories. | |
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