Below is a preview of some of the items that will be on the silent auction block at our Chris Donovan, This is Your Life! special event on December 4th. If you have not already, you can reserve yourself a place at this event online, by clicking here. Full details about the event are here.
Meet Author Amy Bloom
...and learn from a great master! Award winning author Amy Bloom has offered to give the winning bidder a 45-minute consultation on writing fiction, as well as a signed copy of Away, #1 on the LA Times Best Seller List. For more info about Amy visit www.amybloom.com
Value $1000.00 -- Donated by Amy Bloom
Oval Hand Painted Scalloped Italian Bowl
Majolica ceramic featuring traditional UVA (grape) pattern from the town of Deruta in Umbria Italy. View details at www.ceramicadirect.com
Value: $135.00 -- Donated by Michele Pipkin, Ceramica
Toad’s Place Silver Pass
A music lovers dream come true. This silver certificate is good for two admissions to all Toad’s Place concerts and events for 2009. The only condition of the silver pass is that you must call in advance to reserve your seats. To view upcoming shows visit www.toadsplace.com
Value: $2000.00 -- Donated by Toad’s Place
Chef’s Table for 10 at the fabulous Elizabeth Park Pondhouse Café
“Open the doors and step into an oasis of warmth, music, fragrant aromas and adventurous food. The Pond House is relaxed yet knowing, comfortable but with a dash of style; of the city, although set apart in its sylvan setting.” - Hartford Courant For more info visit www.pondhousecafe.com
Value: $450.00 -- Donated by Louis Lista
Cape Cod Getaway for up to 8 people
On 2 acres in Truro - perched on top of hill with spectacular view of Cape Cod Bay.
Three separate living spaces and a spacious deck, with a yard and privacy. Includes 3 days/2 nights stay at water view cottages. Photos will be available at event. (Some restrictions apply).
Value: $600.00 -- Donated by Leslie & Carolyn Gabel-Brett
Two UCONN men’s basketball tickets 12/15
Tickets are for the Monday, December 15th game vs. Stony Brook at the XL Center. The seats are mid-court.
Value: $60.00 -- Donated by Larry & Candice Price
Signed Englehart prints
Featuring “Joe the Plumber” and more.
Donated by Bob Englehart
Get Away From the Kids for a Night Stay at a local organic farm and feast on local and fresh organic produce in Glastonbury Farmland. Owned by one of CCAG’s most favorite and renowned progressive duos, Tom & Joan Kemble, Udderly Wooley Acres bed and breakfast is noted for its quiet locale, wonderful hosts and eccentric barnyard life.
Value: $95.00
Autumn Weekend on the Cape
Enjoy a long weekend on Cape Cod in Wellfleet, MA next fall. Only 20 minutes from Provincetown, this three-bedroom cottage sleeps up to six and has all the comforts of home. This house is decked out with everything including VCR, CD player and stereo. Mutually agreeable date for 2009.
Value: $400.00 -- Donated by John and Moraith-Marra O’Toole
Frenzel Silk Shawl
Laurie Frenzel is known for her masterful weaving and has donated a fabulous silk shawl for this year’s event. It would make a great gift or a fine accessory for your own wardrobe. Laurie’s work is on display at Wesleyan Potters in Middletown.
Barbara Maslen Illustration
To view Barbara’s work go to www.barbaramaslen.com. Check back to this site for update on item.
...and so much more!
This list represents just a portion of the items we'll have up for silent auction--there will be much more for you to bid on at the event.
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Event Tickets
Benefactor $1,000 · Patron $500 · Sponsor $250 · Sustainer $100 · Activist $50
CCAG ticket purchases are not tax-deductible.
The first $50 of each CCRG ticket purchased is not tax-deductible.
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When:
December 4th, 2008 6:30 PM
Where:
Four Points Sheraton
275 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT [Map]
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For more details or to RSVP offline, contact Jeff Schwartz by e-mail to jeff@ccag.net or by telephone at 860-233-2181 extension 313
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