MURRAY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH

Talent and Treasure Auction Catalogue

April 23, 2016

(Updated April 18, 2016)

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Welcome page The Murray UU Church Auction Team welcomes you to the Murray Treasures and Talents Auction. We hope that you’ll have a wonderful time.

Auction rules: You will need the following: (1) a bid number for the silent auction and (2) an auction paddle for the live auction. Your bid number is on your auction ticket. After the silent auction ends, collect a paddle that matches your bid number in the Unity Room. Attendees must be 18 years or older. Parents who have reserved child care in advance may take their children to the John Murray Room. Please plan to pay for your items in full by the end of the auction. Auction volunteers can accept cash, checks, or credit/debit cards. If you’re the high bidder for a physical item, such as a gift card or gift basket, please take it home with you and enjoy. If you’re the high bidder for a service, please take the certificate home with you and make arrangements with the donor to redeem it.

Schedule of Events: 5:30 p.m. Registration Bidding on silent auction items begins in Fellowship Hall Childcare begins in John Murray Room 6 p.m. Dinner buffet begins Bidding continues 7 p.m. Bidding on silent auction closes.

7:15 p.m. Congregate in the Unity Room for the live auction. Collect your paddle. 7:30 p.m. Live auction begins.

Bid numbers of silent auction winners will be posted in the Unity Room. 8:30 p.m. Winning bidders pay for and collect items 9 p.m. Event ends. Childcare ends. Thank to all who donated time, goods, and services, and thank you for participating in the auction.

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SILENT AUCTION BID ITEMS: All items marked with an “S” will be available for silent bidding in Fellowship Hall from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. on April 23rd. Please increase bids by a minimum of $5 on the bid sheet. S-1 Fresh Farm Eggs Club Savor omelets, scrambled eggs, and more with these farm-fresh eggs from a local, free range chicken. You will receive one dozen eggs per week for four weeks. Donated by: Jack Hagerty Value: $30 Minimum bid: $20 When: At a mutually agreeable time. Expiration date: April 30, 2017 Offered to 1 bidder S-2 Family Movie Night Package Enjoy a movie marathon in the comfort of your own home. This package includes a DVD set of three movies: Apollo 13, Field of Dreams, and Sea Biscuit; microwave popcorn, four popcorn serving cups, and candy. Donated by: Jenni Galasso Value: $40 Minimum bid: $25 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-3 Gardener’s Delight: Horse Fertilizer Fertilize your garden with a tub of prime, aged horse manure. Pick up the manure from Jack’s farm in Attleboro, and Jack will shovel and load it. Meet the donor, Teddy too! Donated by: Jack Hagerty (and his horse, Teddy) Value: $25 Minimum bid: $15 When: At a mutually agreeable time. Expiration date: April 30, 2017 Offered to 1 bidder S-4 Garden Tour with the Presidents You and your guest can tour a garden of your choice with the former and current Presidents of the Attleboro Garden Club. This package includes transportation, the entrance fee for two, lunch, and a fun day at a beautiful garden. Select a garden within a one-hour drive of Attleboro from a list

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provided by Bev and Sandy, and they will share their enthusiasm for gardening with you and your guest. (18 and older) Donated by: Bev Hall and Sandy Stuart Estimated Value: $100 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: December 31, 2016 Minimum Bid: $65 Offered to 1 bidder + guest S-5 Perennial Plantings for Your Garden Spruce up your garden with some gorgeous, well-tended perennials. Visit Lauralyn’s garden and select up to twelve plantings that she will divide from her perennials. You choose, and she will dig. Plants may be chosen at different times to multi-season plantings Donated by: Lauralyn Smith Value: $100 per four hour session/visit When: At mutually agreeable times Expiration date: October 1, 2016 Minimum bid: $60 Offered to 1 bidder S-6 Writing/Editing Have your resume, memoir, article, or other writing project reviewed by a keen-eyed professional editor/writer. Includes four hours of editing. Donated by: Liz Kenyon Estimated value: $200 When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: April 30, 2017 Minimum bid: $120 Offered to 1 bidder S-7 Space Organizing Is your closet bursting at the seams? Are you tired of buying new tools because you can’t find the old ones? Is your house full of piles of papers? Bring order from the chaos! Let an experienced organizer bag, box, dispose of, donate it, label, shelve, or stack your belongings in your attic, basement, closets, garage, shed, and more. Whatever it takes to make you a satisfied client! Donated by: Jim Richardi Value: $100 per four hour session/visit Minimum bid: $60 When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: April 30, 2017

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Offered to 5 bidders S-8 Dine at Wetherlaine’s Restaurant Enjoy a delicious range of deluxe burgers, yummy sandwiches, salads, and tasty entrees at this this cozy, much-loved Attleboro restaurant. Donated by: Marilyn Wentland and Ruth Dubrot Value: $50 When: Whenever you like. Expiration date: n/a Minimum Bid: $20 Offered to 1 bidder S-9 Customized Cake Save room for dessert! Stephanie will bake and decorate a yummy, custom-decorated two-tiered rectangular, square or round cake that serves up to forty people for your next special occasion or just because you’re in the mood to eat cake. Try a sample at the auction. Donated by: Stephanie Paquette d/b/a Creative Cakeworks Estimated Value: $90 When: Custom cake: at a mutually agreeable time. Small cake: take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: August 20, 2016 Minimum Bid: $55 Offered to 1 bidder S-10 Customized Cake Topper Need a special decoration to top a cake or other dessert for a birthday or other occasion? Rose will create a gorgeous, customized figurine or hand sculpted scene from modeling chocolate. Previous designs include whimsical, purple horses, lady bugs, and owls. These figurines can last for years and make a lovely keepsake. Even though the toppers contain chocolate, they’re not meant to be eaten. For samples of previous designs, visit www.shinyballcreations.com Donated by: Rose Brown d/b/a Shiny Ball Creations Value: $50 per one hour session When: At a mutually agreeable time. Order at least four weeks in advance. Expiration date: December 31, 2016 Minimum Bid: $30 Offered to 1 bidder

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S-11 Cheesecake-of-the-Month Club Treat yourself to a summer of delicious, homemade cheesecake. You will receive one cheesecake per month from June – September. Choose from classic cheesecake, white chocolate, Bailey’s marbled, chocolate or pumpkin. Donated by: Shelly Freddo Estimated Value: $140 When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: September 30, 2016 Minimum Bid: $100 Offered to 1 bidder S-12 Tutoring for Children Could your child use some extra help with school? Let an expired, retired teacher provide tutoring to help your child master a particular subject, address a problem area, or simply keep his or her skills fresh over the summer. Donated by: Mary Ellen Ricker Value: $50 per one hour session When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: November 30, 2016 Minimum Bid: $30 Offered to 4 bidders S-13 Handcrafted Egyptian-Themed Chess Set Description: Immerse yourself in the time of the pharaohs with this handcrafted, Egyptian-themed chess set. Under the guidance of museum curators, these pieces were cast as replicas of early Egyptian statues, like Bast, the cat goddess. Whether you’re a chess aficionado or are fascinated by ancient Egypt, this chess set is a collector’s item. Donated by: Irene and Len Yutkins When: Take home on the evening of the auction Estimated Value: $440 Minimum Bid: $150 Offered to 1 bidder S-14 Relaxing Massage Ease your stress with a relaxing full body massage by an experienced masseuse at the Massage Associates in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Donated by: Peddy Dias Estimated Value: $60 for a 1 hour massage When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: April 30, 2017

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Minimum Bid: $40 Offered to 1 bidder S-15 Natural Health Products Basket Bring out your inner beauty/glow with an all natural health products basket for health and home. This offering includes SwissJust samples, such as body butter, lip balm, all-natural laundry detergent and dryer sheets. Donated by: Erin Blackbird/Erin’s Essential Oils When: Take home on the evening of the auction Estimated value: $75 Expiration date: n/a Minimum bid: $45 Offered to 1 bidder S-16 Day Trip to Plimouth Plantation Travel back in time to Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Experience life in the 1632 by exploring the Wampanoag and Pilgrim settlements. Interact with their residents while they cook, work, and make merry 17th century style. This package includes admission, transportation, and a casual lunch for a maximum of four people. Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Donated by: Sheila Jacobs Estimated Value: $45 per person When: At a mutually agreeable time in July or August, 2016; depart from Murray Church at 9 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. Expiration date: September, 2016 Minimum Bid: $30 per person Offered to 1 bidder – maximum of 4 people S-17 Museum of Science, Boston Family Package Discover the mysteries of space and experiment with sound, technology, and more at this interactive museum. This package includes 4 general museum passes and (pick one) 4 Planetarium passes or 4 Imax Theater Passes. Fun for all ages. Donated by: Inki and Rob Hasselbaum Value: $132 Minimum bid: $70 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder (+ 3 guests)

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S-18 Murray Historical Walking Tour Learn the history of Murray UU Church on a guided walking tour from Attleboro Center to Murray. Coffee from Morin’s or Dunkin Donuts included. Must be able to walk or navigate a mile. Donated by: Rachael Killion Value: $30 per person Minimum bid: $20 per person When: June 11, 18, 25 or July 2, 2016 Expiration date: July 10, 2016 Offered to 24 bidders - 4-6 people on each tour S-19 Rainbow Afghan This gorgeous, rainbow afghan will keep you toasty and let you display our UU values with pride at the same time. The afghan is approximately 71” x 62”. It’s machine washable and machine dryable. Donated by: Alice Ervin Estimated Value: $168 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Minimum Bid: $85 Offered to 1 bidder S-20 Hand-Sewn Duffle Bag Would you like an easy way to organize and tote yarn, craft or art supplies, children’s toys, or other items? This hand-sewn duffle comes with pockets galore. There are pockets of varying sizes on the inside and outside. A handy tie closure protects the items inside. Perfect for a crafters gathering, a day at the beach, and more. Donated by: Valerie (Yutkins) Packard Value: $40 Minimum bid: $25 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-21 White Wine Basket Enjoy an assortment of white wines selected by Murray’s resident wine expert. (21 or older) Donated by: Lucia and Bruce Field Estimated Value: $50 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Minimum Bid: $35

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Offered to 1 bidder S-22 Red Wine Basket Sip an assortment of red wines selected by Murray’s resident wine expert. (21 or older) Donated by: Lucia and Bruce Field Estimated Value: $60 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Minimum Bid: $40 Offered to 1 bidder S-23 Sparkling Wine Basket Sample an assortment of sparkling wines selected by Murray’s resident wine expert. (21 or older) Donated by: Lucia and Bruce Field Estimated Value: $70 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Minimum Bid: $50 Offered to 1 bidder S-24 Yardwork SOS Are you tired of aches and blisters from yard work? Let two energetic works help you with raking, gardening, clearing brush, weeding, and other yard work. Donated by: Jessica and Danielle MacDonald Value: $150 per three hour session/visit Minimum bid: $100 When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: July 31, 2016 Offered to 1 bidder S-25 Orchid Pendant Dress up your outfit with an elegant pendant shaped like an orchid with gold trim. Donated by: Kavita Keswani Vansant Value: $50 Minimum bid: $30 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder

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S-26 Purple Silk Purse This gorgeous, purple, silk evening bag with sequined copper accents makes a gorgeous accessory. Donated by: Kavita Keswani Vansant Value: $40 Minimum bid: $25 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-27 Hand Embroidered Tablecloth and Napkins This lavender, green and white tablecloth with embroidered napkins was handmade by a women’s cooperative in India. Each napkin has unique design. Donated by: Kavita Keswani Vansant Value: $30 Minimum bid: $20 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-28 Discover Your Ancestry Did your ancestors come from Asia? Are you part African or Native American? You’ve heard your family lore. Now you can trace your ancestry with this Ancestry.com DNA testing kit. Donated by: Monica Staaf Value: $99 Minimum bid: $50 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-29 Succulent Terrarium This desert–themed terrarium in a glass bowl, featuring easy care low maintenance succulents, and driftwood will bring a touch of the Southwest to your home. Donated by: Inki Hasselbaum Value: $30 Minimum bid: $20 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-30 Miniature Garden with Succulents Accent your home with this desert-themed dish garden, featuring low maintenance succulents and driftwood. Donated by: Inki Hasselbaum Value: $30

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Minimum bid: $25 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-31 Knitting Lessons Learn to knit or receive help with an ongoing project from a Certified Master Knitter. (18 or older) Donated by: Peggy Dixon Value: $100 per person Minimum bid: $65 When: 7 – 8:30 p.m. on Monday, June 6th, 13, 20, and 27 at Murray UU Church Expiration date: June 27, 2016 Offered to 4 bidders S-32 “Under the Sea” Creamer Set Enjoy this hand-painted, whimsical, fish-shaped, creamer and sugar pot with matching cover. A narrow tray painted with colorful fish completes this dishwasher safe, ceramic set. Donated by: Len and Irene Yutkins Value: $25 Minimum bid: $10 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-33 “By the Sea” Seascape You’ll enjoy the beauty of the ocean year-round when you hang this seascape on your wall. The seascape is a mixed media shadow box. Donated by: Diane Daimes (friend of Inki Hasselbaum) Value: $35 Minimum bid: $20 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-34 Gift Certificate to Ann Taylor Look and feel chic with clothing, scents, or accessories from Ann Taylor. This gift certificate can be used at Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Factory Stores, or Ann Taylor Loft. Donated by: Shelley Stark Value: $75 Minimum bid: $50

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When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-35 Music Lessons: Explore the Bass Violin Expand your musical skills. Consider the classical bass violin a/k/a the bass fiddle, which is used in variety of music, including classical, pops, jazz, and light and rock. Explore this versatile instrument in five 45-minute lessons from a local musician with 20 years of experience performing in professional and community orchestras. There are numerous outlets for adult musicians. Some musical background and knowledge of music theory preferred. (18 or older) The student may use George’s bass during lessons but should have access to an instrument for practice. Donated by: George Piggott Value: $250 ($50 per lesson) Minimum bid: $150 ($30 per lesson) When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: April 30, 2017 Offered to 1 bidder S-36 Cajun Dinner Join Charlie “Gator” Adler and Barbara “Grits” Clark for a meal inspired by their recent trip to New Orleans and the Deep South. The menu will include gumbo, blackened fish, red beans and rice, cornbread, collard greens, and bread pudding with rum sauce. 4 people (adults or children.) Donated by: Barbara Clark and Charlie Adler Value: $35 per person Minimum bid: $25 per person When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: December 31, 2016 Offered to the 4 highest bidders S-37 Manage Your Money Do you keep meaning to prepare a budget, save for a home, or make a guesstimate about when you might retire? Procrastinate no longer. Let a financial whiz with an MBA provide you with two hour of guidance and general information on topics ranging from budgeting, investing, investment categories, and resources to help you get your financial house in order. Advice does not include recommendations on specific investments. Donated by: Richard Plumb Value: $125 Minimum bid: $65 When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration Date: April 30, 2017

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Offered to 1 bidder. S-38 Train-Themed Child’s Handmade Sweater Does a child in your life like trains? This adorable handmade sweater features a choo choo train that circles the sweater. The sweater has a moss green background with navy, red, and white accents. Boy’s size 2. Donated by: Peddy Dias Value: $60 Minimum bid: $40 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration Date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder. S-39 Miniature Kimono Art Accent your favorite space with this hand-made 9” X 9” kimono. The kimono incorporates 100% cotton, oriental –theme fabrics in black, gold, coral, and green with black silk embellishment. The kimono comes with a 12” black hanging rod and cord. It is also suitable for framing. Donated by: Sharon Walworth Value: $30 Minimum bid: $20 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration Date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder. S-40 Original Pastel of a Lion: “To My Son” A father‘s heartfelt wish that his son seek and acquire the gift of perseverance throughout his life is personified by the majestic lion in this 31 x 25” original pastel painting by Edward Walsh. Donated by: Andrea Dion-Purdy Value: $200 Minimum bid: $150 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration Date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder. S-41 Sunflower Print Bring the warmth and sunshine of the Mediterranean to your home with this 28 x 22” sunflower print. Donated by: Andrea Dion-Purdy Value: $75 Minimum bid: $50 When: Take home on the evening of the auction

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Expiration Date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder. S-42 Gourmet Italian Dinner Savor an Italian dinner for six (21 and older) with wine pairings for each course in a private home. Your meal will include an appetizer, seasonal or Caesar salad, chicken piccata with angel hair pasta, and homemade tiramisu for dessert. Mangia! Donated by: Janet Richardi Value: $60 per person When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: April 30, 2017 Minimum bid: $40 per person Offered to 6 highest bidders S-43 Yard Work Are you tired of aches and blisters from yard work? Let two seasoned workers help you with raking, gardening, clearing brush, weeding, and other yard work. Donated by: Bill and Rusty Morrow Value: $110 When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: April 30, 2017 Minimum Bid: $80 Offered to 1 bidder S-44 Chainsaw Cutting Do you have logs, fallen trees or branches that need to be cut? Never fear: “Pegleg” Belcher and trusty chainsaw are here. This offer includes one hour of chainsaw work but excludes climbing trees (or anything else.) Donated by: Roy “Pegleg” Belcher Value: $50 When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: April 30, 2017 Minimum Bid: $30 Offered to 1 bidder S-45 Watercolor of a Stained Glass Cardinal This original watercolor by Jeremiah Falvey features a lovely cardinal that you make recognize from Jeremiah’s holiday cards. The background colors were inspired by the three beautiful windows in the Murray Church sanctuary. Donated by: Jeremiah Falvey

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Value: $150 Minimum bid: $100 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Offered to 1 bidder S-46 “Elf on the Shelf” Needlework KIts Have fun preparing for Christmas with these two “Elf on the Shelf” needlework kits by Bucilla. One design is a Christmas stocking; the other is an advent calendar. Donated by: Irene and Len Yutkins Value: $70 When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: n/a Minimum Bid: $25 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Offered to 1 bidder S-47 Watercolor of Flowers Add a spot of beauty to your home with this 16” x 20” handpainted, framed watercolor of a vase of orchid and pink flowers painted by Brita. Donated by: Brita Cronin Value: $150 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Minimum Bid: $100 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Offered to 1 bidder S-48 Reiki Healing Gain some positive energy with a one-hour reiki energy healing treatment. Donated by: Claudia Binns Value: $40 When: At a mutually convenient time Expiration date: April 30, 2017 Minimum Bid: $25 Offered to 3 bidders S-49 Wine Dinner Sample hand selected wine pairings with a sumptuous dinner. Donated by: Lucia and Bruce Field Value: $60 per person

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When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: December 31, 2016 Minimum Bid: $40 per person When: Take home on the evening of the auction Offered to the highest 6 bidders S-50 Wine Tasting Sample hand selected wine under the guidance of Murray’s resident wine expert. (21 or older) Donated by: Lucia and Bruce Field Value: $30 per person When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: December 31, 2016 Minimum Bid: $20 per person When: Take home on the evening of the auction Offered to the highest 8 bidders S-51 Dessert and Coffee with the Minister Visit with Rev. Gretchen in her riverfront loft with views of historic Slater Mill and the Blackstone River in downtown Pawtucket. What a great opportunity to chat informally with Gretchen and to meet her celebrated turtles, Ellie, Rex and PD on a leisurely Sunday afternoon. (18 or older) Donated by: Rev. Gretchen Weis Value: priceless Minimum bid: $20 per person When: 3 – 5 p.m. on any of the following Sundays: June 12, 2016; September 25, 2016, January 15, 2017; and March 26, 2017 Expiration Date: April 30, 2017 Offered to 15 bidders – 3-4 people at each gathering S-52 Stained Glass Keepsake Box Store your valuables in the lovely box and brighten up your décor. Donated by: Rev. Gretchen Weis Value: $50 Minimum bid: $30 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration Date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-53 Jewelry Box Use this birdseye wood jewelry box to store your valuables. Donated by: Rev. Gretchen Weis

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Value: $50 Minimum bid: $30 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration Date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-54 Spartina Handbag This Spartina hipster handbag and wristlet are inspired by the color, culture, and natural beauty of

South Carolina’s Dafuskie Island and famed Lowcountry.

Donated by: Donna Palmer Value: $130 Minimum bid: $75 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration Date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-55 Sturdy Kennedy Tool Box Store your tools in this industrial grade metal, sturdy, spacious 22” Kennedy tool box. Donated by: Donna Palmer Value: $146 Minimum bid: $80 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration Date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-56 Eureka Vacuum Cleaner This Might Mite Vacuum Cleaner (3670 Type G) is lightweight but still packs powerful suction. Donated by: Donna Palmer Value: $125 Minimum bid: $70 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration Date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder S-57 Necklace and Earring Set This long necklace (36”) and drop earring set (1.5”) was handcrafted for the Metropolitan Museum of Art with turquoise epoxy in a Russian gold finish. Estimated value of the service or item: $110.00

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Donated by: Donna Palmer Value: $65 Minimum bid: $70 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration Date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder

LIVE AUCTION BID ITEMS: All items marked with an “L” will be available for bidding during the live auction, which starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Unity Room on Saturday, April 23rd. L-100 Wine Cellar Package Why spend thousands of dollars to tour Napa Valley wineries when you can dazzle your friends and family with wine tastings in gorgeous goblets in the privacy of your own home? The “cellar” includes

A wood wine rack (holds 9 bottles of wine) 6 bottles of wine - 3 reds and 3 whites Stemware - 6 lead crystal goblets, 6 lead crystal wine glasses and 6 champagne flutes

Donated by: Scott Casstevens, Jenni Galasso, and Janet Richardi Value: $350 Minimum Bid: $200 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Offered to 1 bidder L-101 Sermon of Your Choice Are you pondering the mysteries of the universe or want to learn more about an current issue? Choose a theme or topic for a regular Sunday service in consultation Reverend Gretchen, and she will deliver a homily. Donated by: The Reverend Gretchen Weis When: On a mutually agreeable Sunday Where: Murray UU Church Value: Priceless Expiration date: April 30, 2017 Minimum Bid: $50 Offered to 1 bidder

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L-102 Reserved Church Parking Place Tired of hunting for parking on Sundays – especially when you’re running late and the weather won’t cooperate? Relax and cruise into your own personal, reserved parking spot steps away from the front door of Murray UU church for a year. Donated by: Murray UU Church When: April 24, 2016 – April 30, 2017 Expiration Date: April 30, 2017 Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $50 Offered to 1 bidder L-103 Boat Captain Service for a Day Enjoy a day on the water aboard Captain Rick’s motorboat. Relax in the sunshine while you ride the waves in Narragansett Bay. This package is for a maximum of four people - at least two of whom must be 21 older. Donated by: Rick Millard When: At a mutually agreeable time for all from June – September, 2016 Expiration Date: October 1, 2016 Where: Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Value: $150 Minimum Bid: $100 Offered to 1 bidder L-104 Backyard Campfire Package Enjoy the fun of a camping trip without leaving home. You’ll feast on roasted marshmallows and popcorn around the campfire in your own backyard. This package includes a 35” fire pit, a marshmallow roaster and a popcorn popper. Enjoy s’mores and comradery all summer. Donated by: Jenni Galasso Value: $110 Minimum bid: $70 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder L-105 The Magic of Music If you enjoy listening to the music that Murray Music Director, Dr. Dennis, plays on the piano or pipe organ on Sundays, this item is for you. Whether your taste runs to classical, gospel, blues, Celtic, show tunes, or other music, select a musical piece of your choice in consultation with Dr. Dennis, bring your “air baton”, and prepare to tap your toes in time to “your” music at a regular Sunday service. Donated by: Dr. Dennis Ferguson, Music Director

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Value: $100 Minimum bid: $50 When: On a mutually agreed Sunday. Expiration Date: April 30, 2017 Where: Murray UU Church Offered to 1 bidder L-106 Customized Cornhole Toss Package Liven up barbecues, tailgates, parties, and other gatherings with a bean bag toss. This package includes high quality, customized corn hole boards and bean bags. Select from a variety of bean bag colors, board colors, finishes, and striping. The boards come with ½” birch tops, D select grade 2 x 4” pine frame, and foldable leg for convenient storage and transportation. Donated by: Bill Freddo Value: $250 Minimum bid: $160 When: Allow 4-5 weeks after providing final specifications Expiration Date: Must be ordered by December 31, 2016 Offered to 1 bidder L-107 DRE for a Day What does it take to organize interesting and meaningful programs for the children and youth of Murray? Become a Director of Religious Education for a day and find out. The DRE will receive and wear a DRE cap, help Murray’s Director of Lifespan Education, Kavita, prepare the classrooms, help with a Moment for All Ages, and visit the teachers and classes. Ideal for a child or youth but adults are welcome too. (4 or older) Donated by: Kavita Keswani Vansant Value: priceless Minimum bid: $50 When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration Date: April 30, 2017 Offered to 1 bidder L-108 Minister for a Day What does it take to create an inspiring worship service? Shadow Rev. Gretchen for a day and find out. The successful bidder will assist Rev. Gretchen with selecting readings, hymns, and more. Ideal for a child or youth but adults are welcome too. (6 or older) Donated by: Rev. Gretchen Weis Value: priceless Minimum bid: $50 When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration Date: April 30, 2017

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Offered to 1 bidder L-109 Jersey Autographed by Magic Johnson We can’t guarantee that you’ll dunk like NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson but you can display or wear his autographed jersey with pride the next time you shoot some hoops or gad about town. PSA/DNA Authentic autograph; Size: Men’s X Large Donated by: Heidi and Tony Ferreira Value: $225 Minimum bid: $150 When: Take home on the evening of the auction Expiration Date: n/a Offered to 1 bidder. L-110 An Evening of Waterfire You and your guest will enjoy an evening at the famous Waterfire in downtown Providence. This package includes a full view of the basin lighting from Kavita’s condo, and a three-course, all-you-can-eat buffet and drinks with members of the Brazier Society. Enjoy a beautiful boat ride to view the fire up close and take in the scenery. (21 or older) Donated by: Kavita Keswani Vansant Value: $180 Minimum bid: $125 When: At a mutually agreeable time Expiration date: Last scheduled Waterfire in 2016 Offered to 1 bidder L-111 Come Sail Away Enjoy Buzzards Bay while gliding on a 34’ sailboat. Depending on your interests, we can anchor and swim and fish from the boat, or explore Buzzards Bay by sail. Lunch is included. Leave from the dock in Marion, Massachusetts. This package is for a maximum of three people, at least one of whom must be 18 or older. Children must be at least seven years old and bring their own Coast Guard approved flotation device. The captain reserves the right to cancel if the weather prediction would adversely affect the safety of the passengers. Donated by: Roy Belcher and Bertha Young Value: $150 Minimum bid: $100 When: Select a date from the following: June 20th-August 9th or September 14-30. weekday or weekend. Please reserve early. Expiration Date: September 30, 2016 Offered to 1 bidder L-112 Sailing Excursion

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Enjoy Buzzards Bay with an 8-12 hour sail with a possible overnight on a 34’ sloop. Depending on your interests, we can anchor and swim and fish from the boat, or explore Buzzards Bay by sail, or sail to a destination. Sail home at sunset or stay overnight at anchor and sail home in the morning. The longer sail time can including sailing to a destination on Cape Cod, such as Pocasset, Quisset (Falmouth) or Hadley Harbor (Naushon). Dinner on the boat is included or eat a local restaurant at your own expense. Leave from the dock in Marion, Massachusetts. This package is for a maximum of three people for an 8-12 hour sail that returns on the day or the sail or a maximum of two people for an overnight. At least one of the passengers must be 18 or older. Children must be at least seven years old and bring their own Coast Guard approved flotation device. The captain reserves the right to cancel if the weather prediction would adversely affect the safety of the passengers. If you opt for an overnight stay, please bring your own sleeping bags or blankets. Donated by: Roy Belcher and Bertha Young Value: $300 Minimum bid: $200 When: Select a date from the following: June 20th-August 9th or September 14-30. Available on a weekend or weekday. Please reserve early. Expiration Date: September 30, 2016 Offered to 1 bidder L-113 Weekend Stay on the Cape Experience a weekend of sun, sea, and sand on Cape Cod in this three-bedroom home in South Dennis. The home sleeps up to 8 people, and has a washer/dryer, dishwasher, outside shower, canopy deck, gas grill, AC, and Wi-Fi service. Linens are included. It is only about 3 miles to Cooperation Beach, and conveniently located 2 miles off Route 6. No pets. Please book early. Donated by: Lisa and Frank Blackburn Value: $450 Minimum bid: $350 When: Select a weekend from Sept 2nd-Sept 5th, 2016 (full Labor Day weekend) through Nov 11th-Nov 13th, 2016. Expiration Date: November 13, 2016 Offered to 1 bidder

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Auction Team members:

Chair Irene Yutkins

Auctioneer:

Bruce Field

Computer Data:

Liz Kenyon

Peter Maranci

Donations/Catalogue:

Sheila Jacobs

Monica Staaf

Food/Decor:

Peddy Dias

Janet Richardi

Publicity:

Rob Hasselbaum

Ticket Sales:

Inki Hasselbaum

Irene Yutkins

Childcare: Ruth Debrot* Kara Goldrick Cameron Samuel