Wednesday, September 3, 2008

AMAZING Silent Auction!

We are SO happy to report that we have over 85 (!!!!!!!!!!) auction items that will be available for bidding on Friday night. Given that we have so many great items, we will be trying something new Friday night -- each silent auction table will close at a different posted time -- to be sure that EVERYONE takes something home!

The full list will be an insert in your program -- but here some highlights from each category!

For Family & Friends: Killington Weekend, Feast Dinner Club, Peek-a-Booquets, A Private Tour of the Chester Firehouse, Dinner at du Village in Chester, $100 gift certificate at Camp Hazen, 3 $15 off gift certificate for school pictures from Joseph's, Microsoft Student Office & Encarta, A greek dinner for 6, a party for 6 at the Clayhouse

For the Home: A 50% off discount at Leif Nilsson's gallery, a pastel piece by Jil Nelson, a discount off a wall mural in your home by Rick Silderberg, a discount off a painting by David Brown, a gorgeous bird house, a plate from Ceramica, a basket from the Gilded Pear, lanscaping services, and two antique boudoir lamps

Jewelry: Pieces from Tracye Mueller, watches from Celebrations, handmade earrings and pin by Lori Lenz, pearl earrings from DePaula Jewelers, and more!

Pamper Yourself (or someone you love!) & Health & Wellness: A one hour in-home massage, a Mary Kay basket, a leather pocketbook from Scotland, a canvas bag from Scencibles, life coaching sessions, gym memberships, a spray-tanning session, and haircuts galore!

Experience the River Valley: Dinner at the River Tavern, a 1/2 hour flight for 3 people from Chester Airport, Essex Steam Train for a family of 4, Bunch for 2 at Water's Edge, Goodspeed Opera Tickets, and restaurant gift certificates from up and down the Valley and Shoreline!

For the Enthusiast: A crystal murano necklace from Angies,
binoculars, lunch & kayaking from the Villager, a sunset cruise of Selden's Creek for 4, a life jacket, cookbooks from Homeworks, a beer basket, a coffee & tea basket, a seafood cooking basket, a basket for your favorite dog -- and more!

AGAIN, we cannot thank our local businesses, artisans, and individuals enough for the overwhelming generousity to Tri-Town Youth Services - and for supporting our event. Please come -- and bid -- and have a great time! See you on Friday!

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