Silent Auction Items 2010 

TABLE #1

Item #1: Retreat to a Poconos getaway at the Skytop Lodge with a two-night, all-inclusive family fun package, including mini-suite accommodations and three meals per person per day for two people. Donors: Skytop Lodge and Bill and Denise Spence. Value: $1,127.

Item #2: Enjoy a round of golf for four with carts at Hartefeld National in Avondale, Pennsylvania. Only valid Monday through Thursday. Not valid in outings. Expires 6/1/2011. Donor: Hartefeld National. Value: $400.

Item #3: Keep the family active with a one-month family membership to the YMCA in West Chester. Donor: YMCA of the Brandywine Valley. Value: $95.

Item #4: Take on your next competitor with confidence after a private paddle tennis lesson from Vicmead Hunt Club Paddle Tennis Pro Bill Pound. Value: $60.

Item #5: Enjoy colorful dining in the great outdoors with a stylish Tom Joules wicker picnic basket with service for four, including a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of cabernet sauvignon. Donor: Oranges & Lemons. Value: $151.

Item #6: Mangia! A taste of Italy can be yours with a gift card to Café Mezzanotte for $50 and a colorful ceramic dipping set. Donors: Sergio Pellegrino and Maria Pfeffer. Value: $70.

Item #7: Four admissions, two T-shirts, and 12 voting nickels to the Chili Cookoff on Sunday, October 10, 2010 in downtown West Chester. Donor: Marie Calvert McKee. Value: $55.

Item #8: Bring a lovely wine-themed hostess gift to your next party with this basket including a wine topper, charms, and a bottle of wine. Donor: A Sassy Glass. Value: $88.

Item #9: Visit the Senate Chamber floor in Harrisburg (not open to the public!) with a personal tour by Pennsylvania State Senator Andy Dinniman to view Howard Pyle protégée Violet Oakley’s enormous mural and sixteen panels in the Supreme Court Chamber in the Capitol building. Take home the elegant full-color book A Sacred Challenge: Violet Oakley and the Pennsylvania Capitol Murals with more than 200 photographs and insight into Oakley’s entire life’s work. Donor: Senator Andy Dinniman. Value: Book $59.95; visit “priceless.”   

Item #10: Enjoy one of the country’s top 10 coolest small towns (according to the September issue of Budget Travel magazine -- and everyone who lives there!) with two tickets to the Kennett Brewfest on Saturday, October 2, 2010 and a $25 gift certificate to Kennett Flash, the area’s only intimate, all-age live performance venue. Donor: Historic Kennett Square. Value: $105.

Item #11: Visit the Grand Opera House in downtown Wilmington with four tickets to see political satirists Capitol Steps on Sunday, October 10, 2010 and two tickets to see legendary funk band War on February 11, 2011. Includes parking passes. Donor: Anonymous. Value: $186.

Item #12: Have a West Chester power lunch with West Chester Mayor Carolyn Comitta and State Rep. Barbara McIlvaine Smith at the Olive Branch. Value: $150.

Item #13: Get ready for some spooky fun with four tickets to Rockwood Mansion’s Ghost Tour, held on select Saturday evenings throughout the year. Explore the mansion with Museum Director Philip Nord and search for paranormal activity, secret rooms, and mysterious occurrences. Donor: Rockwood Museum. Value: $80.

Item #14: Santa’s coming to town – and your house! Spend two hours with “Santa”* and framed 5 x 7 photo. A candy cane inspired ribbon wreath will welcome visitors to your home. *Some restrictions apply, contract required, cancellation fees once booked. Donors: Multi Designs Unlimited (Marie Calvert McKee) and Amanda Konyk. Value: $250.

Item #15: Treat your man with Lakme hair products at The Ultimate Shave in Chadds Ford with services such as a straight razor shave and massages. Then, he’ll look sharp after a visit to Torelli’s Custom Shop with a $30 gift certificate. Donors: The Ultimate Shave and Dave Torelli.    Value: $145.

Item #16: Slim your figure with CASS Luxury Shapeware, including an assortment of flattering undergarments (size small) plus a $100 gift certificate to Bare Essentials specialty lingerie boutique in Talleyville Town Shoppes in Wilmington. Donor: CASS + Crew Inc. Value: $300.

Item #17: Brighten your pearly whites with a professional tooth whitening treatment. Donor: Dental Associates of Delaware in Greenville. Value: $750.

Item #18: Luxuriate with the Inn and Spa at Montchanin Village’s signature spa package. Donor: Inn and Spa at Montchanin Village. Value: $135.

Item #19: Enjoy lunch with artist Richard Bollinger at Four Dogs Tavern in West Chester and take home two of his framed prints of Annapolis. Donor: Richard Bollinger and Denise Spence. Value: See bid sheet.

Item #20: “Time Out” watercolor by local artist Peter Willard measures 7 ½” x 7 ½” and 13” x 13” framed, plus you will receive a one-year family membership to the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts. Donor: Peter Willard and DCCA. Value: $365.

Item #21: Keep your jewels in an oak Reed & Barton jewelry box with necklace hooks and compartments for rings, bracelets, and earrings. Includes an engravable brass plate and a silver-and-black necklace. Donor: Dan Doubet Jewelers of Chadds Ford and Ladies Image. Value: $190.

Item #22: Multi-strand matching silver necklace and earrings with delicate pink and purple beads. Donor: Equinox. Value: $280.

Item #23: Capture the heart and soul of your family with a one-hour photo session and framed print. Donor: Karen Gowen Photography. Value: $250.

Item #24: Refresh yourself with specialty items from Longwood Gardens, including a live orchid, Always in Bloom Perfume (Longwood’s signature perfume), “P.S. du Pont Rare Genius” book, and four admission passes, all in a Longwood Tote. Donor: Longwood Gardens. Value: $200.

Item #25: Discover vintage finds at Malena’s Unique Boutique in West Chester with a $50 gift certificate. Donor: Malena’s. Value: $50.

Item #26: Beautify your garden with a ceramic fish garden ornament and a $50 gift card to Gateway Garden center in Hockessin. Donor: R-P Nurseries and Gateway Garden Center. Value: $135.

Item #27: Update your home after two consultations with McCormick Interiors, Inc. Donor: McCormick Interiors. Value: $200.

TABLE #2

Item #28: Get caught up in the excitement of the Army vs. Navy football game at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia with two tickets on December 11, 2010, lower level sideline 136, row 28. Tickets will be mailed on December 3. Donor: W. Halsey Spruance Sr. Value: $595.

Item #29: A round of golf for two with DMNH Trustee Ed Novak at the Wilmington Country Club includes a golf chair from the Master’s. Restrictions apply. Donors: Ed Novak and Renee Simonton. Value: See bid sheet.

Item #30: Learn how to play squash or improve your game with two, one-hour private lessons from Vicmead Hunt Club Squash Pro Ray Chan-A-Sue. Value: $100.

Item #31: Enjoy bird watching with a mini tube birdfeeder filled with seeds, a whimsical assortment of bird-themed goodies, and a copy of Birds of Delaware. Donors: Wild Birds Unlimited and Delaware Museum of Natural History. Value: $103.

Item #32: Wine and Cheese: An elegant wrought iron basket holds two bottles of Blackstone wine (a pinot noir and a cabernet sauvignon), two Reidel wine glasses, a selection of cheeses, an apron, a cutting board, and colorful handcrafted lacquer tray. Donors: the University and Whist Club, Cabot’s Creamery, and Wilmington Country Store. Value: $224.  

Item # 33: A Day Out in Greenville: Stop by Pizza By Elizabeths for lunch ($50 gift certificate), spend the afternoon at the Delaware Museum of Natural History (four guest passes), and finish off the day at BBC Tavern for dinner ($50 gift certificate). Donors: Pizza By Elizabeths, BBC Tavern, DMNH. Value: $128.

Item #34: Savor chocolate and save our planet with a selection of endangered species chocolates from Multi Designs Unlimited. Donor: Marie Calvert McKee. Value: $35.

Item #35: Sit back and relax with Maker’s Mark bourbon and coordinating glasses. Donor: Renee Simonton. Value: See bid sheet.

Item #36: Bring a friend with you to meet Andrew Wyeth’s granddaughter, Victoria Wyeth, over lunch at Buckley’s joined by DMNH Executive Director Halsey Spruance. Later, view Wyeth family artwork at the nearby Brandywine River Museum with guest passes. Donor: Brandywine River Museum. Value: $120.

Item #37: Take an overnight getaway to Kennett Square with a $25 gift card to Newton’s on State Street and a one-night stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites in Kennett Square. Donor: Newton’s on State Street and Fairfield Inn & Suites. Value: $174.

Item #38: Visit the historic family farm Hancock’s Resolution in Pasadena, Maryland with a one-year family membership, private guided tour by appointment, signed and numbered art print of Hancock’s Resolution, author signed book, and holiday ornament. Donor: Marie Calvert McKee. Value: $200.

Item #39: Enjoy a performance by the Kennett Symphony of Chester County with two tickets. Donor: Kennett Symphony. Value: $70. 

Item #40: Have some fun with the kids in your life with two tickets and souvenirs from the National Aquarium and a bucket of Silly Bandz. Donors: National Aquarium and Apropos Gifts and Stationary. Value: $100.

Item #41: Bring five friends with you to Videll’s Day Spa in Trolley Square – or in your home – for a fun spa party package for six that includes manicures, pedicures, and tarot card readings. Donor: Videll’s Day Spa. Value: $1,000.

Item #42: Need some stress relief? Currie Hair Skin Nails to the rescue. The “Stress Breaker” includes manicure, pedicure, massage, and hair style. Gratuity not included. Must be used for donated services. Donor: Currie Skin Hair Nails. Value: $190.

Item #43: Accessorize yourself at Ashley Austin Boutique in Kennett Square with a $50 gift certificate, plus two Stephanie Johnson makeup cases. Donor: Ashley Austin Boutique. Value: $100.

Item #44: Center your mind and spirit at Empowered Yoga in Wilmington with a $130 gift certificate. Donor: Empowered Yoga. Value: $130.

Item #45: Relax at Optimal Massage in West Chester. Donor: Optimal Massage. Value: $85 gift certificate.

Item #46: A unique decorative tile depicts the Wilmington and Western train line’s Engine 58. Donor: Patricia Tolton. Value: $165.

Item #47: Wilmington artist Carol Tippit captures “Lemons on the Terrace” in a 6” x 4” framed oil painting. Value: $325.

Item #48: Splurge on a gift for yourself or your sweetheart with a jewelry selection at Bove Jewelers on State Street in Kennett Square. Donor: Bove Jewelers Value: $150.

Item #49: Make your car like new with a full detailing package! Expires 12/31/2010. Donor: Koons Lexus of Wilmington. Value: $220.

Item #50: Remember special moments forever with a studio portrait session for an individual or group of up to six. Images created will be presented in a slideshow, from which you choose your 8”x 10” print and eight wallets. Donor: Sherri Ciancutti. Value: $375.

Item #51: Update your fall wardrobe with an autumn-inspired red boiled wool jacket with leaf appliqué in ladies size large. Donor: frolic! Value: $194.

Item #52: Find beautiful flowers and treasured gifts at Petals, Flowers, and Fine Gifts in Montchanin with a $175 gift certificate. Donor: Petals, Flowers, and Fine Gifts. Value: $175.

Item #53: Decorate for the holidays with a festive poinsettia wreath that will add cheer to your home. Donor: Amanda Konyk. Value: $50.

Item #54: Plan your dream renovation with a one-hour architecture consultation with award-winning Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd. Donor: Archer & Buchanan, Ltd. Value: $175.
 

TABLE #3

Item #55: Do you have tickets to a Flyers game yet? If not, bid on two tickets to the Flyers vs. Boston Bruins on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 7 p.m. plus reserved parking. Donors: Tom and Cathy Dearlove. Value: $225.

Item #56: Hit the trail with a sporty mountain bike. Donor: ING DIRECT. Value: $785.

Item #57: Everyone can use a few pointers, so improve your game with a private tennis lesson from Wilmington Country Club Tennis Pro Ed Chilton. Value: $60.

Item #58: Appreciate the finer points of beer with an in-home beer tasting with connoisseur Gary Monterosso. Donor: Gary Monterosso. Value: $250.

Item# 59: Savor creative, flavorful foods in a casually elegant setting in downtown Wilmington at Domaine Hudson with a $250 gift certificate. Donor: Kurt Heyman. Value: $250.

Item #60: Enjoy traditional English pub fare in the heart of horse country with a $50 gift certificate to The Whip Tavern in Coatesville. Donor: The Whip Tavern. Value: $50.

Item #61: Take time out to try delicious premium teas with a charming mug, creamer, and sugar bowl. Donors: Specialteas Tea Room and Denise Spence. Value: $75. 

Item #62: Prepare for a feast with a grass-fed, free-range lamb raised locally on Muddy Ruts Farm in Mendenhall, Penn., courtesy of farm owner and Museum Trustee Judi Wilson. Receive approximately 45 pounds of freshly prepared frozen lamb meat, cut to specifications. Enjoy a lovely crown roast, chops, leg of lamb, stew meat, or request preparation for roasting on a spit.  Winner places order for delivery this October. Donor: Judi Wilson. Value: $380.

Item #63: Experience luxurious accommodations with a two-night, off-season stay at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel in Rehoboth Beach. Not valid June through September or holiday/festival weekends. Donor: Boardwalk Plaza Hotel. Value: $850.

Item #64: Spend an evening at the symphony with four tickets to the Delaware Symphony Orchestra (excluding New Year’s Eve and the gala) and sample delectable tapas down the street at Orillas Tapas Bar and Restaurant with a $25 gift card. Donor: Delaware Symphony Orchestra and Orillas. Value: $265.

Item #65: Enjoy the great outdoors with a family membership to the Delaware Nature Society and a $25 discount to a program. Donor: Delaware Nature Society. Value: $80.

Item #66: American Girl’s 2010 doll of the year, Lanie Holland, dreams of being an explorer—tracking wildlife, trying new experiments, and recording facts in her science journal. Bid on Lanie and her accompanying book for your young “naturalist.” The entire family will enjoy her outdoorsy adventures. Donor: American Girl. Value: $95.

Item #67: Come out and play (and let your child be your guide) with this kids’ fun basket, including a dinosaur costume, game, puzzle, book, and dinosaur box plus two tickets to Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum. Donor:  Please Touch Museum, Tales and Toys, and Suzanne Moussa. Value: $97.

Item #68: Treat yourself with a haircut and massage at Sherif Zaki in Greenville, including a $25 credit toward a haircut by Becca and $25 credit for a massage with Tonya. Donor: Sherif Zaki of Greenville. Value: $50.

Item #69: Unwind with a one-hour massage at Massage & Reflexology of Delaware, where nationally certified massage therapists customize each treatment to meet your needs. Located at 1601 Milltown Road in Wilmington. Donor: Terry Meyer. Value: $60.

Item #70: Shape your curves with a two-month membership to Curves in Chadds Ford, including joiner fee. Donor: Curves Brandywine. Value: $215.

Item #71: Pamper yourself with a $75 gift certificate for treatments at the luxurious Hockessin Day Spa. Donor: Hockessin Day Spa. Value: $75.

Item #72: A series of eight prints of “The Quorn Hunt” depicts the excitement of a 19^th century hunting adventure, professionally framed and preserved in archival conditions. 19 ¾” x 26 ¾” Donor: Maria Pfeffer. Value: $3,200.

Items #73a-73d: Lauren Sweeney’s four lovely shell watercolor prints measure 8 ½” 11” in 11” x 14” mats that are ready for framing. Donor: Lauren Sweeney. Value: $40 each.

Item #74: An original pen and ink drawing of a lion cub is beautifully framed and ready to hang. Donor: Longwood Art Gallery. Value: $400.

Item #75: Dress up your look with beautiful bud-drop silver earrings and a $50 gift certificate to Anna Biggs Designs in Greenville. Donor: Anna Biggs Designs. Value: $148.

Item #76: Worry-Free Tax Time: Let Century Tax & Financial Services, Inc. do your 2010 taxes for you and celebrate with a bottle of champagne! Includes comprehensive financial planning services. Donor: Century Tax & Financial Services, Inc. Value: $1,500.

Item #77: Pamper your pony with an equine sports massage evaluation and a one-hour massage by Penns’ Edge. Donor: Marie Calvert McKee. Value: $75.

Item #78: Make your pooch cozy and comfortable in a stylish indoor pet shelter. Donor: Concord Pet. Value: $75.

Item #79: Upgrade your fall and spring garden with five mums and 200 daffodil bulbs (solid or mixed varieties) planted in your garden this fall. Donor: Second Nature Landscape Management. Value: $400.

Item #80: You’ll want to keep this adorable bird wreath up beyond the holidays. Donor: Amanda Konyk. Value: $50.

Item #81: Have a wild time picking out fresh flowers or gifts at Wild Thyme in Centreville. Donor: Wild Thyme: Value: $100 gift certificate.

RAFFLE:

Do you know Delaware?  Brush up on the history of the First State with a family membership to the Delaware Historical Society and two excellent books filled with photos and facts: Images of America: New Castle County (soft cover) and Historic Photos of Delaware (hardcover). Donor: Delaware Historical Society. Value:  $117.

Wear understated sophistication with a simply elegant silver bracelet. Donor: Village Silver. Value: $55. 

Bring the family to see new exhibits year-round at the Delaware Art Museum with three family passes plus an art class gift certificate worth $50. Donor: Delaware Art Museum. Value: $125.

Create a scarf, pillow, or purse with a colorful, creative felting kit, including an instruction DVD and barbed needles, plus a $50 gift certificate towards a 2011 Studio Art Class at the Delaware Art Museum. Donor: A Garden of Yarn and the Delaware Art Museum. Value: $90.

Enjoy a one-hour massage at Massage & Reflexology of Delaware, where nationally certified massage therapists customize each treatment to meet your needs. Located at 1601 Milltown Road in Wilmington. Donor: Terry Meyer. Value: $60.

Relax and rejuvenate with a pampering experience in Kennett Square at Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa. Donor: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa. Value: $50 gift card.

Shop West Chester at Greene Street Consignment ($50 gift card) and Penwick Design ($20 gift card). Donors: Greene Street Consignment and Penwick Design. Value: $70.

Sample Japanese cuisine at Kyoto in Kennett Square. Donor: Kyoto Japanese Cuisine. Value: $25 gift certificate. 

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