Auction 2014! - Bull Run Unitarian Universalists
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Auction 2014! - Bull Run Unitarian Universalists
Livin' the Dream... in Auction 2014! Bull Run Unitarian Universalists Saturday, November 15th 9350 Main Street Old Town Manassas 5:00 pm www.bruu.org Online Auction New This Year We are trying something new this year, and have uploaded several items (G67-G73) to an online auction. Browse to www.32auctions.com/bruu, create an account, and start bidding! Silent Auction Tips • You will be assigned an auction number. This will also be your number for the door prize drawings (you must be present to win). Read about each item on its bid sheet and in this booklet. • Write your auction number and bid amount on the bid sheet for items you choose. Verify all slots are full before moving to the next $ amount. • Check your bid often; if the slots are full you can bid again by writing a higher number in the “price” column and your auction number in the adjacent slot. Make sure you are high bidder in each slot you want to win. • The silent auction items are color coded to end either at 7:45 (red) or 9:00 (blue). Look for the signs and listen for the announcements. Live Auction (also known as “not so silent auction”) • To bid on an item, hold up your auction number and call out the desired number of slots and your bid amount. • A demonstration in the first round of live auctions will help you see how to keep track of how many slots you have. • There will be several different sessions of bidding, so pace yourself! Payment Policy Please pay at night of auction...bring your checkbook, Visa, or Mastercard. All items MUST be paid for by December 15, 2014. Bull Run Unitarian Universalists Mission Statement Bull Run Unitarian Universalists (BRUU) is a safe community for seeking and service Welcoming Congregation Bull Run Unitarian Universalists is a Welcoming Congregation which celebrates and supports the lives, the relationships, and the individual and group contributions of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members and friends. We affirm and promote their full participation in the life of the congregation and community. We pledge our congregation’s commitment to continue dismantling the belief that heterosexuality is the only normal, acceptable, and healthy sexual orientation. Unitarian Universalist Principles We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: •The inherent worth and dignity of every person. •Justice, equity and compassion in human relations. •Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations. •A free and responsible search for truth and meaning. •The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large. •The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. •Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Bull Run Unitarian Universalists 9350 Main Street Manassas, Va 20110 (703) 361-6269 Bull Run Unitarian Universalists Auction 2014 Saturday, November 15 Doors Open 5:00 pm Silent Auctions 5:00 pm - 7:55 pm & 9:15 pm Live Auctions begin 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:15 pm 50/50 drawing 9:15 pm Bidding Closes 10:00 pm Food and drinks are provided at the auction Child care will be provided until 11:00 pm Table of Contents Full Program2 A. Home-Made & Craft Items 3 B. Baked Goods & Food Items 5 C. Consultations & Lessons 7 D. Dinners & Other Meals 10 E. Services 18 F. Special Events & Family Activities 20 G. Merchandise & Miscellaneous 29 Events/Activities by Category 36 Events/Activities by Date38 Thank You!41 Proxy Form44 BRUU Auction Program November 15, 2014 5:00 Registration and Assignment of Bidder Numbers Refreshment Bar Opens Silent Auction Opens 5:30-6:15 1st Live Auction First Door Prize 6:45-7:30 2nd Live Auction Second Door Prize 7:55 First Silent Auction Closes Red Color Forms Collected 8:00-8:45 3rd Live Auction Third Door Prize 9:15 Second Silent Auction Closes Blue Color Forms Collected 9:15 50/50 Drawing 9:15-10:00 4th Live Auction Fourth Door Prize 10:00 All Bidding Closes 11:00 Child Care Ends BRUU Auction 2014 p. 2 Home-Made & Craft Items A01 8 x 10 Signed Acrylic on stretched canvas in “Plein Air” Frame Rhonda E. Vanover Original Art by Royce Vanover (www.roycevanover.com) “Mountain Pasture” Ready to hang. COA is included. Number: 1 Suggested value: $200.00 Minimum bid: $35.00 A02 Handmade Wood Bowl Sterling Rush Bowl turned on a lathe. Number: 1 Suggested value: $1,234.56 Minimum bid: $20.00 A03 Baby Lap Quilt “Pathways of Life” Liz Alcauskas Hand made 18”x26”, baby lap quilt or wall hanging. Pathways of blue, green, brown, and yellow, representing the 4 elements of the earth (Sky/water, plants, earth, sun) run in a zigzag pattern. Which path will you take? Number: 1 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 A04 Set of four hand painted martini glasses (2 sets available) Laura Glady High quality Martini glasses (set of 4) hand painted by local artist Laura Glady Number: 1 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 A05 Jewelry by Sun Dame Michelle Sunda Three beautiful and unusual pieces of jewelry made especially for the auction by Michelle Sunda. This will include at least one pendant with a tree of life design on it. (To see examples of my work visit my store on Etsy at Sundame.) Number: 3 Suggested value: $30.00 Minimum bid: $8.00 A06 Necklace set Terry Lopez Key necklace and earrings Number: 1 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 A07 Necklace set Terry Lopez Frog necklace and earring set Number: 1 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $5 A08 Necklace set Terry Lopez Fish necklace and earring set Number: 1 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $5 A09 Repurposed China Birdfeeder Terry Lopez Two tiered repurposed garden birdfeeder. Number: 3 Suggested value: $5.00 each Minimum bid: $3 A10 Handmade Earrings Shirin Naz Bahrami Beautiful earrings made with upcycled glass beads and gold stone on an 18k-gold plated French hooks. Number: 1 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 A11 Handmade Earrings Shirin Naz Bahrami Rhodonite, turquoise, and goldstone come together in beautiful harmony on 18k-gold plated French hooks. Number: 1 Suggested value: $30.00 Minimum bid: $12.00 A12 Handmade Earrings Shirin Naz Bahrami Beautiful earrings made with Virginia’s own “state stone”! Unakite and sterling silver come together to make these simply elegant. Number: 1 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 3 A13 Handmade Earrings Shirin Naz Bahrami You *need* to have these fun, flirty, and girly earrings made with upcycled pieces from various vintage pieces! Made with gold-tone pieces, glass beads, and hypoallergenic French hooks. Number: 1 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 A14 Handmade Earrings Shirin Naz Bahrami Feeling a little on the “wild side”? Then you simply have to have these zebra shell fashion earrings to go with that mood! Made with hypoallergenic French hooks. Number: 1 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 A15 Handmade Earrings Shirin Naz Bahrami Simple elegance sums up these understated dangle earrings. Made with jadeite and sterling silver, these earrings dance every time you move your head. Number: 1 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $12.00 A16 Handmade Earrings Shirin Naz Bahrami It’s the eye of the tiger with a little frosted glass to catch your attention without weighing you down! Made with tiger’s eye, upcycled glass beads, and sterling silver French hooks. Number: 1 Suggested value: $10.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 A17 Handmade Earrings Shirin Naz Bahrami A classic that never goes out of style! White shell, seed pearls, and sterling silver come together to make these light, simple, pure and elegant earrings. Number: 1 Suggested value: $18.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 A18 Light and Dark Blue necklace and matching earrings Lea “Lee” Anderegg Available at the auction. Beautiful stones to embrace your lovely neck. Number: 1 Suggested value: $75.00 Minimum bid: $30.00 A19 Decorative Jar filled bourbon balls Dee Brown A lovely, hand decorate jar filled with delicious Bourbon balls. Adults only (21 and older). Number: 1 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 A20 Hand crocheted wool scarf Susie Eastridge Warm, soft wool, lovingly crocheted by Susie. Number: 1 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 A21 Warm Hand-Knitted Socks Dionne Stephenson A pair of specially knitted with love warm socks. Can match any color you’d like. Number: 4 Suggested value: $60.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 A22 Set of 2 tetris planters Gertrude Crim Two planters, the first is a green L that is about 4 in by 4 in, the second is a yellow _l_ that is 4in by 6in. Have no drainage but are perfect for succulents (hens and chicks) or for growing from seed. Number: 1 Suggested value: $4.00 Minimum bid: $1.00 A23 Hen and Chick Starter Kit Gertrude Crim 4 and a half adorable succulents in an altoid tin. Once they have grown larger they can be planted outside or in a larger pot. Number: 1 Suggested value: $4.00 Minimum bid: $1.00 A24 Set of 3 hanging planters Gertrude Crim Three half-cone, lace patterned planters with rainbow ribbon to hang. Includes a large (2 by 4 in) and two mediums (2 by 2 in). All are handmade from Manassas clay. Number: 1 Suggested value: $8.00 Minimum bid: $1.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 4 A25 Baby blanket Susan Sinclair Baby blanket is hand made, knit in a heart pattern, in shell pink, washable cotton yarn. Number: 1 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $35.00 A26 Wacky Hats! (Made to Order) Ellen Badgley Give me a general theme/idea and I will knit you a whackadoodle hat to your measurements. Level of wackiness is guaranteed to be high! Number: 2 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 A27 Lap Quilt Ellen Badgley Lap quilt donated (and made!) by my mother, Laura Davis. Number: 1 Suggested value: $300.00 Minimum bid: $40.00 A28 Hens and Chicks in a Handmade Ceramic Pot Gertrude Crim Pottery filled with dirt and adorable plants - ‘nuf said. Number: 2 Suggested value: $10.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 A29 Handmade Box Sterling Rush Small box for small things 3” cube. Number: 1 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 A30 “Gratitude” Painting C. Strauss Acrylic mixed media on canvas, framed 28”x32” Number: 1 Suggested value: $300 Minimum bid: $75 Baked Goods and Other Foods B01 Father Nature’s Vineyard - 15 year old Concord Janette and Star Muir Anyone who remembers Ed Day knows how things get better with age. We hope that’s true of his wine as well. If not, what the heck ..it’s still worth bidding on, don’t you think?? You know you want this for your collection. Adults only (21 and older). Number: 1 Suggested value: $1,000,000.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 B02 Custom made-to-order Pie Lauren Shreve A meal is a meal, but a fine pie will stay in the memory of your guests all year. This is such a pie. Lauren Shreve will make and deliver you a fresh from the oven pie in a ceramic deep-dish plate to your door. Number: 2 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 B03 Just Add Masala - Spice Powder Mix Devika Koppikar Want to make a curry dish, but don’t know what spices to add? I make a special spice powder mix called “garam masala,” and for this year’s auction, I’ll donate 3 small (4 oz) bottles of my freshly made garam masala. Ingredients and suggested uses will be included with this item. Number: 3 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $8.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 5 B04 Make Apple Jelly Lois Montgomery Follow the age old process our grandmothers used to ‘put up’ apple jelly. You’ll end up with a few jars to take home. 9/2/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 3 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 B08 Pumpkin and/or Banana bread Dee Brown Delicious bread available at the auction Number: 3 Suggested value: $5.00 Minimum bid: $1.00 B05 Brownies Susan Brewer A little chocolate indulgence. Yes please! ;) Number: 2 Suggested value: $10.00 Minimum bid: $3.00 B06 Homemade Fig Deliciousness. Dan McDavid Six 12 oz jars fig jam. Seven 12 oz and eight pint jars of Greek-style baby fig spoon sweets. Spoon sweets are a traditional treat made from fruits or vegetables, so sweet that it’s served by the spoonful. Great with ouzo, or over ice cream. These are made from unripe figs. Number: 21 Suggested value: $6.00 Minimum bid: $2.00 B07 Granma Bea’s Organic Fruit Jam Janette and Star Muir The very last three jars of Bea Kenner’s fruit jam. Those who remember Bea will know that this jam is filled with a great amount of love and deliciousness. Number: 3 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 B09 Home-made Take Out, Delivered to your door Margo Davies I will cook a meal of your choice. I’m pretty versatile, let’s discuss your family’s taste. I’ll even deliver to your door! Date to be determined. Number: 1 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 B10 Jams and Jellies Ann and Mark Hempen Various jams and jellies made from our garden including escabeche made of veggies and hot peppers Number: Suggested value: $5.00 (fixed price) BRUU Auction 2014 p. 6 Consultations and Lessons C01 Introduction to Horses Martha Muirhead Learn the basics of horse safety and caring for horses. Groom, saddle and bridle a horse. Learn the difference between English and Western tack and how to care for it. Learn to mount and dismount. Take a short ride on a lead line. For children 8-12 years old Children Only (12 and under). Number: 4 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 C02 Two Months Strings Lessons at Sexton Music Studio Brian Pace Award winning fiddler Chris Sexton of the Sexton Music Studio will give 2 months of lessons to the lucky winners, in violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, theory, or bluegrass fiddle. His studio is on the 3rd floor of the BRUU building! Lessons in studio only; generally kids 5 and up. M-TuWed. Number: 2 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $50.00 C03 Korean Yoga for absolutely everyone Trude Blomso A 1 hour class Tuesdays at BRUU lasting 6 weeks. Beginning January 6 at 7:30 PM Minimum bid $ 35.00 per person. Wear work out clothes and bring a mat. 1/6/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 20 Suggested value: $35.00 Minimum bid: $18.00 C04 Music Lessons Annease Hastings Our own music director, Annease Hastings, will give you four hours of music instruction - piano, voice, theory, music reading skills or any combination. These private, one-on-one sessions are good for all levels, whether you’re just starting out or want to enhance the skills you already have. Lessons will be given at my house and should be completed before September 2015. Number: 1 Suggested value: $150.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 C05 Enjoy a Private Baking & Pastry Class in Your Own Home! Jason Shriner, The Aubergine Chef You and 5 guests will learn how to make cream puffs and éclairs from scratch in your own home in this 2.5 hour session, taught by one of Prince William County’s “Top 40 Under 40,” a professional baker! Date mutually agreed upon by all parties. www.TheAubergineChef. com/DemosForYou Number: 1 Suggested value: $900.00 Minimum bid: $150.00 C06 Spiritual Healing Sessions Marti Giese We all want to be whole, physically, mentally, emotional, spiritually. When we are whole we are at peace. Please join us to experience the oldest form of healing, known as Spiritual Healing, which is different from Reiki. Receive a 30-minute session with 3 healers. Adults only (21 and older). Number: 3 Suggested value: $75.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 7 C07 Message Circle Marti Giese Are you ready for a message from the Other Side? Melody Krafft will show you how your natural sensitivities are a gateway to communicating with Spirit. Please bring a little note book as Melody will also give messages from the Other Side; you don’t want to forget that special message. 2/21/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 3 Suggested value: $35.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 C08 Release and Refresh Marti Giese Join me for a workshop that helps uncover why we find it so hard to release old perspectives that guide current behavior. Learn a way to refresh your perspective. Prepare for new ways of thinking and being in 2015. Workshop includes discussion, exercises, and a video. Optional potluck lunch. 11/22/2014 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 5 Suggested value: $30.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 C09 Soul Direction Marti Giese Surprise events can serve as a catalyst for reexamining our direction in life. Join me for an hour to talk about soul’s mission, your personality’s preferred approach, and the importance of harmonious alignment between the two. Adults only (21 and older). Number: 5 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 C10 Evening with Spirit Marti Giese Evening with Spirit is an opportunity to relax in the warmth of candle light and to listen to the still small voice within. It is an opportunity to receive messages from our guides and loved ones on the Other Side. Join us for this soothing way to end your week. 12/19/2014 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 3 Suggested value: $35.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 C11 Learn to Batik Laura Glady Join Laura for a day long lesson in the art of Batik. Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $30.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 C12 3 Guitar Lessons Jane Haycraft Come learn to play the guitar. Must have a guitar for your lessons. Three half hour lessons to get you started o the guitar. Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 2 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 C13 3 Guitar Lessons Jane Haycraft Come learn to play the guitar. Must have a guitar for your lessons. Three half hour lessons to get you started o the guitar. Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 2 Suggested value: $75.00 Minimum bid: $30.00 C14 Angel Card Reading Jane Haycraft Are you at a crossroads in your life? Do you need guidance on an issue? Do you want to know what lies ahead for you? The angel cards can help you. Come spend an hour with me as the facilitator providing you access to 9 decks of Angel cards. Come see what the angels want to say to you. Young Adults (18 to 25). Number: 3 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 C15 2 Private Voice Lessons-Child Jane Haycraft Do you like to sing? Come take some lessons, and learn more about it. Children Only (12 and under). Number: 2 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 8 C16 2 Private Voice Lessons-Teen 13-18 Jane Haycraft Do you like to sing? Come take some lessons, and learn more about it. Teens Only (13 to 18). Number: 2 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 C17 2 Private Voice Lessons-Adult Jane Haycraft Do you like to sing? Come take some lessons, and learn more about it. Work on breathing, how to practice, reading music. 2 Hour long lessons Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 2 Suggested value: $120.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 C18 2 Beginning Piano LessonsAdult Jane Haycraft Come learn to play the piano and read music. Must have a piano or keyboard available for practicing. Let’s get started for a lifetime of enjoyment. 2 one hour long lessons. Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 2 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 C19 2- Beginning Piano Lessons- Child/ Teen Jane Haycraft Come learn to play the piano and read music. Must have a piano or keyboard available for practicing. Let’s get started for a lifetime of enjoyment. 2 half hour long lessons. Teens and Children (18 and under). Number: 2 Suggested value: $30.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 C21 Nail Art Lessons Emma Berthold Join Emma for a lesson in how to create beautiful nail art. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Served with tea and finger sandwiches. 6/7/2015 Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 5 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 C22 Three sessions of Personal Training Julie Chris Professional personal trainer available for a consultation and two training sessions. Place of training and date to be determined. Speciality is with seniors and those with medical limitations, but can do all ages and abilities. Number: 1 Suggested value: $150.00 Minimum bid: $30.00 C23 Speed Up Your PC Lea “Lee” Anderregg Is your computer dragging? Does it need a little pick-up? Of course it does! We can help with that. Windows based PC clean up and tune up. An hour’s worth of free consultation goes with this. Number: 1 Suggested value: $200.00 Minimum bid: $100.00 C24 Learn to Swing Dance Nina Lomax, Mike Cleary, Cat Tucker Look GOOD on the dance floor! Two swing dance lessons. “1-2-3, 1-2-3, rock step”. All you need to know. 4:30 - 6:00pm Saturdays, Jan. 10 & 17, 2015 1/10/2015 Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 30 Suggested value: $80.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 C20 SAT Prep Megan Adair Castieel 10 hours of SAT prep during the summer of 2015. Two hour refresher before the fall test. All one package for one student. Materials included. Teens Only (13 to 18). Number: 1 Suggested value: $600.00 Minimum bid: $100.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 9 C25 Fitness Sessions - Fast Way to Fitness Nina Lomax Try the easiest, most effective route to the fountain of youth! Let me motivate you to greatness. Learn how to start or restart your commitment to a high level of wellness. Add quality years to your life. A session of private personal training at my home gym. Pick the brain of a fitness fanatic. Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 3 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 C26 Logic Lessons Matthew Sirgany Lessons in critical thinking from a George Mason University Philosophy graduate. Number: 3 Suggested value: $30.00 Minimum bid: $7.00 C27 Make your own fresh mozzarella Bev Reusser Do you grow your own tomatoes? Do you grow your own basil? Do you wish you could make your own mozzarella for a truly beautiful, healthy, and impressive house-made treat for family and friends? If so, then sign right here! Bev, who attended Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and L’Acadamie de Cuisine in Bethesda ,MD and cooked in restaurants in DC for two years, will demonstrate a very easy method for making fresh mozzarella. You will leave with the set of instructions and the supplies you need for your own starter. 1/25/2015 Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $30.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 Dinners & Other Meals D01 Achy Painy Organ Recital Gretchen Almstead and Eric Trumbull Each participant will have the group’s full attention and empathy for their own personal 3 minute “organ recital” of bodily aches and pains. With organ music in background, dinner will feature beef & kidney stew (organ meat) and an array of comfort foods even vegetarians will love. 5/9/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 D02 Summertime, and the livin’ is easy ... Trish & Randy Freed Celebrate summer solstice eve at our house on Saturday, June 20 with a cook-out. We’ll do some grilling, quaff some adult beverages, and enjoy the sounds of the sylvan symphony on the cusp of spring and summer. Pingpong, pool, or “extreme terrain” bocce are options; guitars are welcome. 6/20/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $35.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D03 Five Course Traditional Persian Dinner with Virginia Wine Pairings Shirin Bahrami and Brian Pace Persian food ... and wine? Yes, absolutely! Feast upon the traditional Persian creations of our own Shirin Bahrami when paired with the best of Virginia wines, as chosen by Brian Pace. Aash with Viognier? You bet your aash! 5/2/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $120.00 Minimum bid: $40.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 10 D04 BRUUCR Dinner Party Nate King / Ron Bracy What’s a BRUU? What’s a UUCR? Come find out! This dinner party will allow 4 people from two different UU churches to meet and discuss world events. Nate and Ron are members of both churches and we know some secrets of each. Vegetarian options on request. We have cats and live in Reston. 2/21/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $35.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 D05 National Treasure Movie and Dinner Nate King / Ron Bracy Is there anything more American than the Declaration of Independence and apple pie? We think not. Join us for an adventure dinner filled with American favorites, followed by a viewing of National Treasure on our 8-foot screen. Take note that we have cats and live in Reston. 4/11/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $30.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D07 Memento Mori - Death, Wine and Chocolate Brad and Melissa Harshman Remember, we must all die. But who says we can’t do it full of great wine and exotic chocolates? Join us, indulge in some great pairings, then learn about weird, macabre and freaky ways humans have honored their dead over the centuries. Note: Some images presented may be mildly disturbing. 10/30/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $60.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 D08 International Wines and Food Pairings Brian Pace andBrad and Melissa Harshman Great wines come from all over the world. So does great food. Join us as Brian walks you through wines from around the world and Melissa prepares gourmet regional dishes to compliment them! 2/14/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 5 Suggested value: $500.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D06 Games and Comfort Food Crossover Nate King / Ron Bracy Board games galore including Eurostyle games. Boys vs Girls, Old vs Young, Blondes vs Brunettes, Cat People vs Dog People, UUCR vs BRUU. This will be available to BRUU and UUCR on the same day. Vegetarian options on request. We will start at 3pm. Take note we do have cats and live in Reston 3/14/2015 Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $5.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 11 D09 Backyard Movie Under the Stars Heather Berthold Come view a movie, munch on some popcorn and enjoy a cold beverage with us. We have an extensive movie collection (over 100 DVD’s) both for kids and adults, and a huge 12 foot outdoor movie screen. We’ll choose the movie based on the audience! 5/30/2015 Number: 20 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 D10 Pre-Evensong Supper in December Liz Alcauskas Come for an early supper followed by a wonderful Evensong Service. The supper will be at out house (Dale City), and Evensong will of course be at BRUU. Supper starts at 5pm, and we leave around 6:45 to get to the church on time. 12/5/2014 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 D11 Pre-Evensong Supper in February Liz Alcauskas Come for an early supper followed by a wonderful Evensong Service. The supper will be at out house (Dale City), and Evensong will of course be at BRUU. Supper starts at 5pm, and we leave around 6:45 to get to the church on time. 2/13/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 D12 Pre-Evensong Supper in April Liz Alcauskas Come for an early supper followed by a wonderful Evensong Service. The supper will be at out house (Dale City), and Evensong will of course be at BRUU. Supper starts at 5pm, and we leave around 6:45 to get to the church on time. 4/10/2015 Number: 6 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 D13 Portuguese Dinner Martha and Arthur Muirhead, Brenda and Steve Vann Portuguese dining extravaganza! Two Foreign Service families will combine their passion for the cuisine and culture of Portugal to bring you wonderful wines, scintillating sea foods, marvelous meats, and sumptuous sides. Slides and mementos of travels in Portugal will also be on display. 1/31/2015 Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 10 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 D14 Polska Dinner! Joann Glady and Mary Kadlubowski Homemade stuffed cabbage, homemade pierogis and Polish sausage - join us for a truly homemade, stick to your ribs meal. Of course there will be Polish Vodka and Kolacky for dessert 1/10/2015 Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 6 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 D15 The Return of Dueling Crustaceans George and Joann Glady Back by popular demand - which is better.....Shrimp or Crab? By the evening’s end we will have tried each in a series of soups, appetizers and mains (no....there will not be a crustacean dessert)...make sure you keep track because we will vote at the end! 2/7/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $60.00 Minimum bid: $30.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 12 D16 Martinis and a Movie (and Dinner!) Joann and Laura Glady Join us to sample a wide variety of fabulous Martinis.....Classic, Appletini, lemon drop, chocolate, blue sky and so very many more....we will feed you wonderful 30’s based food and keeping with our Cole Porter theme we will view “High Society”. 4/25/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 D17 Crepes and the King of Hearts Janette and Star Muir Join us for a dinner of delicious crepes followed by the classic film “King of Hearts.” Vegetarian and meat crepes, a crisp green salad, and some lovely French wines, topped off with a scrumptious dessert of chocolate and/or fruit-filled crepes. 4/3/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D18 Bruce & Beth’s Bacon Brunch Bruce and Beth Roemmelt Celebrate International Bacon Day in our sylvan glen. It will be bacon heaven with bacon delicacies, such as bacon maple French toast, cinnamon bacon rolls, crab, bacon & smoked gouda quiche, & sticky toffee apple crisp with candied bacon streusel, plus mimosas, blood marys & coffee. 9/5/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 10 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 D19 Winter Wonderland Dinner Fitzgerald/ Weinberg it is great to share the comfort of friends and hearty food on a cold winter night. come eat appetizers by the fire, followed by a warming meal, surrounded by winter decorations of crystals, snowflakes and polar bears. 1/10/2015 Number: 6 Suggested value: $60.00 Minimum bid: $40.00 D20 Hot Pot and Gaming Night at the Cooper’s Mike and Jenna Cooper A fabulous homemade hot-pot dinner followed by a stimulating and enjoyable evening of board games. We’re not talking Monopoly, either! 1/31/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $60.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 D21 Vegas Murder Mystery Dinner Joanne Balint and Paula Hamrick Murder in Sin City! This is a murder mystery dinner party. Guests will be assigned characters and someone will die. There will be gambling, drinking, extortion, blackmail and murder. The mystery will be solved over dessert and prizes will be awarded. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Adults only (21 and older). Number: 12 Suggested value: $130.00 Minimum bid: $75.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 13 D22 Barcelona in Virginia Brenda and Steve Vann Back by popular demand, we will repeat our Barcelona dinner for 6, serving Catalan beef, a chicken stew, delicious seafood paella, Spanish wines, and many interesting, unique appetizers. October 17, 2015 10/17/2015 Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 6 Suggested value: $300.00 Minimum bid: $30.00 D23 We’re so FONDUE of you! John and Christine Sunda, Cathy Ring, and Charlie Grymes Our Fondue dinner party is back by popular demand. This year we are teaming up with Cathy Ring and Charlie Grymes to bring you a luscious cheese fondue paired with a delicious steak fondue. Dessert is a rich creamy Belgian chocolate fondue. 1/24/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 8 Suggested value: $55.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 D24 An Evening at the “Starlight Canteen”- Dinner and Live entertainment Jane Haycraft Come dressed in your 1940’s evening attire. Fabulous cuisine prepared by Dorothy Greenhouse, Linda Martin, et al. Live Entertainment will be provided by Mike Cleary, Joel Ibanez, Jolyn Ibanez and Jane Haycraft. Dance to Big Band sounds after dinner. 2/7/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 10 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 D25 Beach Blanket Bingo C&C Grymes Mid-winter beach beer party. Picnic foods and activities: Twister, Limbo, wheelbarrow races, hula hoop competitions. Must be marginally physically fit, no doctor’s note required. 2/21/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 10 Suggested value: $10.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 D26 Feast like a Cave Man (or Woman) Sally & Larry underwood Try Paleo Diet for a night: feast on meats, greens, fruits and herbs like pure dark chocolate. We ate Paleo for one year & energy is up, body weight is down. Typical meal is Roast Pork, Seafood, buttered veggies, and Chocolate souffle.’ Try it, but leave your Wonder bread at home please! 2/7/2015 Number: 6 Suggested value: $48.00 Minimum bid: $29.00 D27 Summer Sprinkler Party Dave & Noelle Stanley Come have fun in our BIG backyard. We have sprinklers, wading pools, slides, slip-n-slides and the grass to go with it! We’ll be grilling burgers, chicken and hot dogs. Children are required...even if it’s you (the grown up kind!) One bid for your whole family. 7/11/2015 Number: 3 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D28 Meat vs. Veg. Wine Pairing Dinner Richard Firth and Courtney Irwin Each of the four courses of this dinner will include a vegetarian and meat selection, to be paired with the same wine. Your job will be to decide which one goes better with the selected wine. If you bid high enough we’ll even tell you who won last year. 1/24/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $150.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 14 D29 Beach Party in February Gary and Susan Wood Beach food, boat drinks, Jimmy Buffett music, and surf movies. What could be better than a beach party in the middle of winter? We will turn up the heat so that you can change into your favorite beach clothes when you get here. Any day at the beach is better than... 2/7/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 8 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $20.00 D30 Cards, Conversation, and French Cuisine! Susan Sinclair and Dave Feser Come join us for a delicious French dinner of five courses with good French wine. Then try your hand at Canasta, a card game that, believe me, even I can play. And, of course, because it includes you, an evening of lively, intelligent, crazy conversation, with Edith Piaf as background. 1/24/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $35.00 D31 Cards, Conversation, and Italian Cuisine! Susan Sinclair and Dave Feser Come join us for a delicious Italian dinner of five courses with good Italian wine and opera or Sinatra as background. Try playing Canasta, a card game that, believe me, anyone can play if I can. And, because you are there, we’ll have an evening of delightful, humorous, intelligent conversation. 2/28/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $40.00 D32 Middle Eastern Feast Rita Romano & Bill Stejskal Join Rita and Bill for a multi-course meal celebrating middle-eastern cuisine and culture, on the occasion of the birthday of the Prophet. Hummus, Sambousek, Fettoush, Chicken Tagine with Apricots, Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses, Baklava - all this and much more! 1/17/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 D33 Dinner at Columbus Grill Paul & Doris Galvin Dinner at the Columbus Grill in the Manassas area. Appetizers, entrees, sides, desserts, wine & non-alcoholic drinks. This is a tradition! 3/7/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $30.00 D34 Progressive Meal & Conversation Gretchen Almstead & Eric Trumbull Starting with appetizers & conversation on the porches, we’ll progress to dinner inside the house with discussion around what it means to be progressive. Last course, dessert, will take us outside to our new Man Cave Studio. 5/23/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $30.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D35 Eats, Drinks, Cards - Man Cave Evening Eric Trumbull & Gretchen Almstead Simple but delicious finger food, drinks & cards. Nothing fancy or fragile. Talking optional. 4/25/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 5 Suggested value: $30.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 15 D36 Not Thanksgiving Leftovers Soup, Salad & Scruples Gretchen Almstead & Eric Trumbull Relax with friends & lively conversation knowing that you don’t have to cook or eat any more leftovers. “Scruples” is a provocative conversation game that dares you to do some soul searching to reveal yourself and some character assessing of your friends’ psyches. What fun! 11/29/2014 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $30.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 D37 Samurai Dinner & Movie Ellen Badgley We will cook and eat Okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancakes) and watch a classic samurai movie or two. Movie will be decided my attendees, but is guaranteed to be awesome! Date to be determined my mutual availability. 5/15/2015 Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 D38 Medieval Dinner Ellen Badgley Enjoy an evening of delectable and AUTHENTIC medieval foods, served in AUTHENTIC style (get ready to eat with your fingers)! Three courses, accompanied by music. Get your best Medieval costume and feast gear ready! Date determined by mutual availability. 8/15/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 10 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D39 Rock and Roll “Tour of the Obscure” Plus Shrimp on the Barbie Jon Kostik Remember the Bubble Puppy? Heard Atomic Rooster, Kevin Ayers or Affinity? That’s just the A’s! Enjoy lesser known but excellent Rock and dine on my award winning BBQ shrimp recipes and veggie sides. Bring your hidden treasure album to stump the crowd, or to be pro cleaned by a “master vinylologist”. 6/27/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 8 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 D40 Dinner at the Scalph’s Choose Your Own Menu Jessica & Milton Scalph I will provide two choices for a main dish and sides and dessert and you all vote and I cook! Plenty of wine provided. Number: 7 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D41 The Wizard of Oz - 3D Joel & JoLynn Ibanez We won’t serve any little-green-worminfested apples, but will devise a meal to make the Wizard proud. After all, my family is mid-western! Remastered in 3D. Singing along encouraged. Children are free if playing with Chance; all goggle-wearers must bid. 1/25/2015 Number: 6 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 16 D42 The Polar Express 3D and Ornaments Joel & JoLynn Ibanez It’s a wild ride in 3D! Holiday fare; ham, yams, hot cider, egg nog, cookies. We will decorate a tree ornament - think trains, Santa, snow and sleigh bells. Children are free if playing with Chance; 3D gogglewearers should be older than 6 and must have won a “slot”. 12/6/2014 Number: 6 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D43 Pizza and Acting Joel & JoLynn Ibanez Appreciation, technique, staging, Hollywood vs. stage, auditions...we cover it all! Once you are prepped and fed with actor food - pizza - you put it “on it’s feet” with a script. We laugh, we cry, we find out BRUU is full of talent! Children are free if playing with Chance. Actors should be 13+. 9/20/2015 Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 8 Suggested value: $100.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D44 Glamour Makeover and portrait JoLynn Ibanez Come get gorgeous! I worked for Estee Lauder at Nordstrom for years. I have done makeup design for stage and Hollywood. Let’s get glam together! I will give a lesson as we go, so you can copy the look later. Finger foods, snacks, wine and cocktails. A photo to remember it all by. 10/3/2015 Number: 5 Suggested value: $90.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D45 Karaoke and Chili Extravaganza Joel & JoLynn Ibanez It’s JoLynn’s Birthday and she wants to celebrate it with you! No gift is finer than the gift of song, so bring it on! Super duper utlra hot chili and not hot chili to tempt you all. Tequila, vodka, liquors, wine to lubricate the vocal chords. And cake. Cause it’s my birthday. 2/8/2015 Number: 9 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 Livin' the Dream D46 Homecoming BASH! Pat Malarkey After three adventurous years at Starr King School for the Ministry, I will be home! I’d like to throw a bash for my BRUU friends. You’ve been encouraging me, keeping in touch and, of course, making me laugh! We’ll have some appetizers and other light fare. Wine and beer, of course! 9/7/2015 Number: 30 Suggested value: $300.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 D47 Moroccan Dinner and Slideshow The Flahertys and Percy Millers Bid on this exciting Moroccan Dinner and slideshow offered by the Diane and Rick Flaherty’s and Ellen PercyMiller and Tom Miller. You will enjoy a multicourse feast featuring some of the Moroccan delicacies we experienced on our recent tour. You’ll also get to enjoy our best photos from our trip and see actual photos of your hosts atop dromedaries. This is sure to be an evening not to be missed. Event will be held at the Flaherty residence and vegetarian options will be available. 3/28/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 10 Suggested value: $70.00 Minimum bid: $40.00 in 2014!, p. 17 D48 English Pub Dinner Ellen Percy Miller and Tom Miller English food has been delicious for the past 25 years so it will be very tasty. We can seat 8 people and have a large tv for the photos. Vegetarian food will be available as it is in the pubs 2/28/2015 Number: 8 Suggested value: $60.00 Minimum bid: $30.00 D50 Dinner, Drinks & Cards Against Humanity Rob Wavra & Lara Profitt If you like wine and inappropriate humor, this is for you! Warning - will include travel to Leesburg. But it will be totally worth it! 2/28/2015 Number: 6 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 D49 Suggest a Sermon (+ Lunch) Rev. Scott McNeill You will suggest a number of things that could make for a good sermon over a nice lunch, as Rev. Scott will furiously take down notes, book suggestions, and the like. The two of you will work on finding a Sunday in which he’ll preach the sermon idea you suggested – and then you can enjoy! 7/7/1905 Teens and Children (18 and under). Number: 1 Suggested value: $400.00 Minimum bid: $300.00 Services E01 Wordsmith4You Angie Carrera That difficult letter you want to write; I will help you put into words how you feel and what you want to express. Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 3 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 E02 Spa Treatment for 6 Becky Miller Relax, and enjoy a detox foot soak, silky re-mineralizing lotion and cooling body gelee, plus rejuvenating facial. You and up to 5 friends will enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening complete with beverages and healthy snacks as you get pampered with botanically-based, toxin-free spa products. Number: 2 Suggested value: $150.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 E03 Private Classical Strings Concert Chris Sexton Award winning musician will give a private concert of violin, viola, cello, bluegrass fiddle, and piano works - you help with the setlist, or have him choose a selection to match the occasion! Great for company events, anniversaries, parties... Date mutually agreed upon between artist & winner. Number: 1 Suggested value: $250.00 Minimum bid: $100.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 18 E04 Master and Remix of Sound tracks Geoff Gibbs / Serious Sound Inc Professional Audio Engineer can put your personal recordings in shape for prime market. LA engineer with 20 years of celebrity experience at Paramount Recording, and owns Serious Sound Studio; has recording rooms available for performers. Doesn’t everyone want to go to Hollywood? Number: 1 Suggested value: $2,000.00 Minimum bid: $500.00 E05 Restoration of Music Geoffrey Gibbs / Serious Sound Inc. Master Audio Engineer can reformat your beloved library of music to like-new. Would you like to transfer vinyl to CDs? Sally Gibbs’ son, will do the restoration professionally in his California studio. Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 1 Suggested value: $500.00 Minimum bid: $99.00 E06 Dog Sitting Gwendolyn Talbot I will take care of your dog while you are away in a friendly supportive, loving manner, so he/she won’t miss you. There is a doggy door to the outside, fenced yard with 2 old long-haired friendly dachshunds to lead the way and play with your loved one. Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $75.00 E07 Wedding Planning JoLynn Ibanez Congratulations happy, lovely people! I will provide my certified services to you in any capacity you desire from day/ week of to full creative control. You decide how and when you need me. See www.aweddingsquared.com for details. Bidder should be bride, groom or financially responsible party. Number: 1 Suggested value: $3,000.00 Minimum bid: $100.00 E08 Babysitting Patrick Ball I will watch your kids so parents can have a night out. Children Only (12 and under). Number: 2 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 E09 Suggest a Sermon (+ Lunch) For Children/Youth! Rev. Scott McNeill Attention everyone 18 & younger - this is for you! Lunch is provided & we will develop worship ideas for next year! The winner can be an individual, family, or a group (a particular class, for instance) - but the main requirement is that the majority of voices get to be 18 & under! Number: 1 Suggested value: $400.00 Minimum bid: $1.00 E10 Butterfly Garden with Native Plants Sally Gibbs Underwood This summer you could have a new perenial flower garden in your yard. Native plants guaranteed to attract butterflies will be in this 64 sq.ft. garden. Sally is certified by the VA Nursery & Landscapers Association and will create a design to suit your residence. 5/17/2015 Number: 1 Suggested value: $400.00 Minimum bid: $95.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 19 E11 Dog Grooming Sarah Chaffin From Chihuahua to Elk Hound... includes bathe, blow dry, nails trimmed, ear cleaning and haircut if needed. I have 9 years of experience and will love your dog!!! Number: 1 Suggested value: $75.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 E12 Nail Painting by Emma Emma Berthold Emma is offering nail services the night of the auction and for possible appointments after the auction. These are not just your average nails, these are nails that will stop traffic. These are nails that will cause others to ask “Hey- where’d you get your nails done?” 11/15/2014 Number: 5 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 Special Events & Family Activities F01 Book Exchange with Food & Drink Sandy Fuelner “Yankee” book exchange. MUST BRING one of your MOST favorite books: Wrapped (preferably used) to play in this riotous book exchange. Be prepared to explain why everyone would like to steal your book! Enjoy homemade gourmet appetizers as well as beer & wines. Depending on the desireability of your book, this hopefully will become a “cut throat” event, so this is not for the timid of book-hearst!!! Take home a new book, new enemies and a happy tummy! DON’T EAT DINNER! 3/13/2015 Number: 12 Suggested value: $40 Minimum bid: $25.00 F02 One Night at Manassas Junction Bed and Breakfast Ann and Mark Hempen Step back in time; spend the night at the authentic Victorian Queen Anne-East Lake style B & B in Old Town Manassas and experience the ambience of another time. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and then walk to the train depot, Old Town’s shops and restaurants and or course BRUU! One purchase available for up to 2 people - a nice evening for a couple! Number: 1 Suggested value: $200.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 F03 Walk and Picnic at Huntley Meadows Ann and Mark Hempen Picnic, walk and birdwatch during our lovely autumn at Huntley Meadows. 10/4/2015 Number: 5 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 F04 Songs We Love From the Movies-Singalong Dan and Kathy Sobrio As 1899 turned into 1900, movie cameras were invented. By 1914, Charlie Chaplin’s Little Tramp dominated “the flickers” and Broadway musicals graduated from a single stage in New York City to movie theaters across the land. How old were you when you first heard Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Summer Nights from Grease? America’s best loved melodies come down to us through the decades. 6/13/2015 Number: 20 Suggested value: $100 Minimum bid: $30 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 20 F05 Game Night Annease Hastings Join the Hastings for some good old-fashioned, low tech games. We’ll provide soup and bread, along with snacks, beverages and dessert. 3/14/2015 Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 F06 Moonshine and Movie Night Betsi McGrath Come to my house and enjoy a unique movie experience in my two story garage. The sound and picture quality will make you feel like you are at the drive-in. I will provide drinks (soft and hard) and movie snacks. We’ll be showing O Brother Where Art thou which has an awesome soundtrack. 7/11/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 16 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 F07 Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament Betsi McGrath Annual tournament event is open to players of all levels. I provide the venue, snacks, drinks and poker chips. $10 buy in. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. 9/5/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 16 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 F08 Craft Beer and Cheese Pairing Brad and Melissa Harshman Who says you can only pair cheese with wine? Not us! Let us show you how complex craft beers and cheese make a marriage made in heaven! 1/31/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 5 Suggested value: $400.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 F09 Cigar and Firepit Night Brad Harshman Cigars, fire and adult beverages. What better way to spend an evening? A variety of cigars, drinks and appetizers will be provided. 5/9/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 3 Suggested value: $300.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 F10 Brewery Trip - Old Bust Head Brad Harshman A road trip to a great craft brewery in nearby Vint Hill. We’ll take care of your tasting and the first pint of your choosing! Dates are subject to the availability of the brewery and the winners. Number: 2 Suggested value: $300.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 F11 Brewery Trip - Old 690 Brad Harshman A road trip to one of the newest craft breweries in Northern Virginia! We’ll take care of your tasting and the first pint of your choosing! Dates are subject to the availability of the brewery and the winners. Adults only (21 and older). Number: 2 Suggested value: $300.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 F12 Brewery Trip - Lost Rhino Brad Harshman A road trip to one of the local breweries with a large selection of beers. We’ll take care of your tasting and the first pint of your choosing! Dates are subject to the availability of the brewery and the winners. Adults only (21 and older). Number: 2 Suggested value: $300.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 21 F13 BRUU DrUUnks Winery Tour IX! Brian Pace Yes, we’re at it again! Virginia wine aficionado Brian Pace will take you on a leisurely tour of the Virginia wine countryside. Why January? Because the wineries are quiet! Harvest is over and tour buses are silent! You can have real conversations with real winemakers. It’s an amazing time. Join us. 1/24/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 8 Suggested value: $80.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 F14 BRUU DrUUnks Winery Tour X! Brian Pace Wow, TEN? Yup, we’ve been at this for awhile. Always new wineries to experience! This professionally led tour will take us to the Shenandoah Valley to 3 wineries, one which only does vertical tastings of Cab Franc & Chardonnay! Don’t know what a vertical is? Guess you’ll have to come to find out! 4/18/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 8 Suggested value: $80.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 F15 Cocktails, Cocktails, Cocktails! Brian Pace and Brad and Melissa Harshman Come on over and enjoy the cocktail stylings of Brad and Brian. They can whip up a dirty martini, an Old Fashioned, or a Manhattan or two. All of this in a retro inspired “cocktail lounge” inspired by Mad Men! 6/6/2015 Number: 6 Suggested value: $500.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 F16 Spring Hike then Wine Outing Carolyn Widman and Richard Noonan A leisurely hike and then a picnic & wine tasting. (The Fall Hike then Wine event is a more challenging hike). Includes round trip transportation, water & snacks for the trail, hiking gear to share, wine tasting, food & wine, and good cheer! Rain means Wine then more Wine. 4/25/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $45.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 F17 Fall Hike then Wine Outing Carolyn Widman and Richard Noonan A vigorous hike and then a picnic & wine tasting. This hike is challenging, per request. (Spring Hike then Wine event is leisurely). Includes round trip transportation, water & snacks for the trail, hiking gear to share, wine tasting, food & wine, and good cheer! Rain means Wine then more Wine. 10/17/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $45.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 F18 Chance’s Non-Vertical/ Horizontal Juice Tasting Contest Chance Ibanez Chance wants to know why wineries don’t offer juice tasting for their nonimbibing patrons. We will provide juice from many fruits and you may bring one as well and if it is ranked #1, you will win a goodie bag! Sandwiches and snacks provided. A “DD” is free with a paid bidder. (Fellowship Hall) 12/7/2014 Number: 15 Suggested value: $1,000.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 F19 Kissimmee Florida Condo Christy Wentz Available for one week - three bedrooms, just minutes from DisneyWorld. Only need a couple months notice to make the date. Teens and Children (18 and under). Number: 1 Suggested value: $600.00 Minimum bid: $100.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 22 F20 Devika’s 7th Annual Hindu Temple Tour Devika Koppikar Get away from the holiday madness and instead come on a spiritual journey...right here in Virginia. Devika Koppikar will once again give tours and discuss Hindu rituals in her annual Hindu Temple Tour. 11/29/2014 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 7 Suggested value: $200.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 F23 Pinball Tournament Fitzgerald/ Weinberg come try your hand at the game of kings and rock bands - the hallowed Pinball Machine! see if you can unseat last year’s champion Richard Firth and become the new Pinball Wizard! appetizers and drinks will be served 10/3/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 5 Suggested value: $76.52 Minimum bid: $30.00 F21 Pond Party Ed & Martha Walsh, Carolyn Widman & Rich Noonan Enjoy spiced shrimp, burgers, drinks and more in a quiet setting near Bull Run. Play a friendly game of croquet or badminton. Relax in the gazebo and watch the birds. Paddle a tube, raft or small boat across the pond, and go for a swim. No charge for children with adult. 6/27/2015 Number: 12 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 F24 Valentine’s Movie Night Fitzgerald/Weinberg looking for ideas for a romantic evening for you and your special someone for Valentine’s Day? look no further! come join us for a romantic movie, romantic appetizers (NOT oysters - ick!) and romantic dessert (aka chocolate). slots for 3 couples 2/14/2105 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 3 Suggested value: $100.00 Minimum bid: $40.00 F22 An Evening of Jazz Fitzgerald/Weinberg be our guest at the Hylton Arts Center as Trumpet legend, Doc Severinsen joins the extraordinary Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra for an evening of highflying jazz. Under the direction of alto sax virtuoso Jim Carroll, the Orchestra features the most remarkable jazz performers in the D.C. metro area. 2/20/2015 Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 2 Suggested value: $60.00 Minimum bid: $30.00 F25 Chick Flick Under the Stars Heather Berthold Join us for an evening under the stars with Steel Magnolias and recipes from the movie (think armadillo cake!). We’ll also have some very special girly drink to get us through the evening! For women only. 6/6/2015 Number: 10 Suggested value: $100.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 F26 Old Town Manassas Scavenger Hunt Helen Elkin & Sterling Rush This event will require walking around Old Town to picture your partner at various specific locations in the hunt. Sandwiches or other light fare after. The winning two person team with the most correct items will be rewarded with a prize. Friendly competition and fun will be had by all! 5/16/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 12 Suggested value: $1,234.56 Minimum bid: $10.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 23 F27 Ballderdash- Unplugged/ Come laugh with me Jane Haycraft Come play Balderdash! No board, no winners. Let’s be cleverly silly together! Balderdash is a game where you make up the meaning of an unusual word.The actual meaning is included. We vote on the one we think is the right one. In the process, too much fun! Can’t wait! 1/17/2015 Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 7 Suggested value: $10.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 F28 Labrynth, Tea and Thee Janette Muir Walk our lighted labyrinth, enjoy some nice herbal tea and refreshments, and take some time for yourself. A nice time for reflection, meditation and setting intentions for the new year. 1/3/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 8 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 F29 Patriot for a Day: Life on a College Campus Janette Muir Come see what it’s like to hang out on a college campus for an afternoon. You’ll have lunch in one of our fine dining spots, get a campus tour and even get to take home a Mason t-shirt! Woo hoo!! 5/8/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 F30 Parent & Me Crafternoon Jenna Cooper Want to do crafts with your kid, but are at a loss for ideas? Do crafts with kids all the time, but want some new ideas? Join me for an afternoon of fun crafts! Slots for 4 parents with their kid(s). 4/18/2015 Number: 4 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 F31 An Evening With JoJoJo Joel Ibanez Joel Ibanez, John Werntz; backed up by JoLynn Ibanez, will perform cello/bass classical duets, piano/ bass/vocal rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, ballads, show tunes, folk songs...you name it. Literally. Guests request your songs in advance. Mexi-chow for dining ‘cause “Ibanez”. 9/26/2015 Number: 8 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 F32 Life’s a Beach John and Christine Sunda Share our house in Chincoteague for a weekend at the beach. Chincoteague, VA is 200 miles from here, a 4 hour drive. Two bedrooms area available & sleep up to 4 people. We’ve boogie boards, beach chairs, adult bicycles, & kayaks for surfing. The beach is at Assateague Island National Seashore. 8/15/2015 Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 1 Suggested value: $300.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 F33 Full Day Canoe Adventure John and Christine Sunda Join us on an easy whitewater trip down a beautiful section of the Potomac River. The trip will include paddling some swift water, swimming in a natural jacuzzi, enjoying the wildlife on the river, and includes lazing on rock islands. We will provide a picnic lunch of burgers and s’mores grilled for you over a fire. No previous skilled required as experienced canoeists John and Christine will each ‘man’ one boat. The trip will be scheduled during the warm summer months depending on the water levels, weather, and everyone’s schedule. One child between 6 and 12 can also ride as a passenger. 12:00:00 AM Number: 2 Suggested value: $75.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 24 F34 Movie and Bonfire Night Julie Chris Perfect event for teenagers! Join us for an evening of movies and fire. Refreshments provided. Teens and children ages 10-and up. 1/10/2015 Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 8 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 F35 Beach House Vacation in Vero Beach FL Lanie D’Alessandro Want a family vacation in Florida? Two bedroom townhouse one short block to the beach for one week in Vero Beach Florida. House sleeps up to 7 and includes 3 TVs, wireless internet, linens, 5 bikes, and beach supplies Vero Beach is on the Atlantic coast and less than 2 hours to Orlando. Adults only (21 and older). Number: 1 Suggested value: $2,000.00 Minimum bid: $750.00 F36 Family Walk on the Wildside Larry Underwood Biology Professor Underwood will take your kids thru a wildlife refuge and teach them the fascinating ways of animals in Nature. Dr. Larry has a lifetime of entertaining stories from Alaska, China and the USA to teach and inspire students. Ages 7-12. 6/20/2015 Number: 8 Suggested value: $100,000.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 F38 Geocaching Picnic Mike and Jenna Cooper Will you be the first to find the cache? It’s like a treasure hunt!! An enjoyable afternoon of geocaching at Locust Shade Park complete with Chef Cooper picnic! 6/13/2015 Number: 4 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 F39 Dinner and the Barns Mike.Freeland Join me for an evening of fine dining and entertainment. We’ll start with dinner at Nostos in Tysons for some excellent Greek cuisine and then mosey on over to the Barns of Wolftrap for an evening of music with Solas, one of the world’s finest Celticfolk ensembles. 2/13/2015 Number: 3 Suggested value: $75.00 Minimum bid: $40.00 F40 Black Friday Anti-Shopping Games Day Nate King & Ron Bracy If you have the day after Thanksgiving off then don’t go shopping. Play games! We have lots of board games, food & libations, and no frantic shoppers. This will be available to 2 UU churches (BRUU and UUCR) on the same day. Vegetarian options on request. We have cats and live in Reston. 11/28/2014 Number: 8 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 F37 Wine and Cheese Pairing Party IV! Martin Crim and Brian Pace Martin knows cheese. Brian knows wine. Put them together and you get .... wow, you never knew things could pair that well with one another. We’ve had so much fun at these events learning and eating and drinking and learning some more, that we’re doing it again. Join in the fun - it’s educational! 5/3/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $90.00 Minimum bid: $40.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 25 F44 Winter afternoon puzzling delight Regina Perry Join other jigsaw puzzle lovers for an afternoon of snacks, warm drinks, and conversation while completing puzzles. From 1 to 5. First arrivals get choice of puzzle. 2/28/2015 Children Only (12 and under). Number: 6 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 F41 The Dead will Rise Again Furthur Down the Road Nina Lomax, Gretchen Almstead, Mike Freeland, Chris Pappas Ever wonder why there are DEAD HEADS? Join us for an evening of the history of the Grateful Dead. Garcia, Lesh, Weir... Experience a Kreutzmann/Hart drum solo. Learn about the incarnations such as Rat Dog, Furthur, Dark Star Orchestra. Tie-dyed shirts available to borrow! 1/24/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 12 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 F42 The Nutcracker - Donated by Northern Virginia Youth Ballet Northern Virginia Youth Ballet Presented at Hylton Performing Arts Center, and featuring international ballet stars of American Ballet Theatre, this holiday favorite is supported by talented young local artists, full sets from Russia, and lavish costuming. Look for BRUUer Abigail Muzzin as a Snowflake, Flower, and Russian Doll 11/29/2014 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $35.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 F43 Dinner & Contra Dance Randy Earl We will dine good ol’ fashioned American fare at Randy’s house and provide transportation for the whole group from there to the dance hall at Glen Echo. Dance the night away! 12/5/2014 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 5 Suggested value: $90.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 F45 Edge-Of-Your-Seat Movie Rick and Diane Flaherty Do you enjoy a little tension in the movies you see? If you haven’t seen “Argo” you don’t know what real tension is. Ben Affleck starred in and directed this true story about the 1980 U.S. hostage crisis in Iran. Snacks and drinks provided. 1/17/2015 Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 10 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $8.00 F46 Entertaining Dark Comedy From Canada Rick and Diane Flaherty “Slings and Arrows” is a humorous, quirky Canadian series. It follows the outrageous fortunes of a dysfunctional Shakespearean theatre troupe struggling with artistic egos and conspiratorial board members. We will watch the first 3 episodes with breaks for drinks and snacks. 4/4/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 10 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $8.00 F47 White Oak Canyon Hike and Gourmet Picnic Rita Romano & Bill Stejskal Join Rita and Bill for the strenuous hike up the White Oak Canyon trail in Shennandoah National Park. At the apex of the trail, a gourmet picnic lunch will be served for your amusement, enjoyment, and edification by our sherpa and chef (can you guess?). 12:00:00 AM Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 26 F48 Grey Ghost Winery Valentine’s Day Cabernet and Chocolate Event Rita Romano & Bill Stejskal Join Rita and Bill for a picnic lunch at the winery, followed by a decadent tasting of the winery’s red wines combined with an assortment of chocolate desserts. This event occurs over a weekend in mid-February, which has yet to be announced. 12:00:00 AM Adults only (21 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 F49 Wild Mushroom Foray Rita Romano & Bill Stejskal Join Rita and Bill on a foray into the woods to gather choice, edible wild mushrooms (chanterelles, polypores, oysters, boletes, etc.). The successful bidder must be trust-worthy mushrooming spots are highly prized; the ethics of mycology enthusiasts (which will be explained) must be respected! 12:00:00 AM Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 2 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $35.00 F50 Cruising ... For Murder! (Murder Mystery Party) Scott McNeill “Set sail for a sinuous night of scandals & seafaring scoundrels!” reads the “Cruising for Murder” poster. Hosted by Captains Beth & Bruce Roemmelt (& led by Chaplains Scott & Sarah Gettie), we’ll chat over drinks & snacks while learning each other’s secrets as we sail upon the Mystery of the Seas! 5/2/2015 Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 12 Suggested value: $100.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 F51 Blood, Guts and Explosions Dinner and a Movie for Guys Only Star Muir A guy’s night out that features dinner at the Uno Grill followed by chases, explosions and ultimate victory in a summer action-packed movie. Date to be determined by film selected. 8/1/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 3 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 F52 Skeet Shooting Sterling Rush & Helen Elkin Visit nearby IWLA in Centreville for a round (maybe two) of killing clay pigeons. We will provide everything needed. 6/20/2015 Adults only (21 and older). Number: 2 Suggested value: $1,234.56 Minimum bid: $40.00 F53 Take Me Out to the Ballgame Trish & Randy Freed The Potomac Nationals are the 2014 Carolina League champions, having defeated the dreaded Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Join Trish and Randy Freed at the PW county stadium on a Saturday evening to see the P-Nats play. The Freeds will cover the tickets, drinks, and food. Adults & Teens (13 and older). Number: 4 Suggested value: $35.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 F54 Victorian Tea Ann and Mark Hempen Get out your hat and gloves and join us for a variety of teas and delectable food and desserts, served on fine china with linens and lace in a period setting at Manassas Junction Bed and Breakfast. Number: 8 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 27 F55 Victorian House Holiday Decorating & Lunch @ Manassas Junction Bed and Breakfast Ann and Mark Hempen Enjoy the holiday spirit and a delicious lunch,while helping Ann and Mark decorate their 1902 Queen Anne Victorian home with live greens and period decorations! Number: 8 Suggested value: $40.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 F56 “High Tea”: Making a Requested Come-Back! Sandy Fuelner Enjoy an elegant “High Tea.” Includes a “meal” of fancy home-made gourmet appetizers, teas and wines. Hats, gloves and fancy clothes are optional, but add to the luxurious experience! Ladies only please. Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 7 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 F57 Evening of Piano Music Annease Hastings Enjoy an evening of piano music performed by our music director Annease Hastings. You will also be treated to drinks & desserts while experiencing live music in an intimate setting. 8/29/2015 Number: 7 Suggested value: $60.00 Minimum bid: $30.00 F58 Jammin’ Java concert with Shenandoah Run John Werntz Concert tickets to see and hear bass player John Werntz’s nine member folk group Shenandoah Run perform on Sunday January 18, 2015 at 7:00PM. We’ve reserved a table for eight at Jammin’ Java in Vienna for this show. www.shenandoahrun.com 1/18/2015 Number: 8 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 F59 Folksy Sing Fest Liesl and Tony Main Bring your guitar, voice & songbook to join in an evening of folk songs... Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and the like! Not a singer? No worries, just kick back in front of the wood stove with dessert and munchies & enjoy! Slot is per adult. (Children free & watch movies in the basement with ours!) 1/31/2015 Number: 8 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $10.00 F60 James Alexander Suite at the L’il Heart and Soul Inn Andrea Nadasdi and Sherrie Morgan The L’il Heart and Soul Inn located in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada near the shore of Lake Erie. Includes a $50 gift certificate for Jacks gastropub to go along with this package. The room is the James Alexander Suite, a travel themed room with a private bathroom and deck with an outdoor gas fireplace. Two nights including continental breakfast. The owner of the Inn would like to add a wine tour to the pkg as well, this could be a bicycle tour or drive yourself. Most wineries are within about a 5 mile radius. One is walking distance. Only about an 8 hour drive from Northern Virginia. 12:00:00 AM Adults only (21 and older). Number: 1 Suggested value: $450 Minimum bid: $100.00 F61 Surprise! The Staff Something fun for all ages in the Sanctuary. Number: Suggested value: $1 Minimum bid: $1.00 F62 Karaoke Insurance The Staff Okay, you know what can happen…. if you don’t got, you might just get it! Grabbed by Jolynn and taken on stage to sing a karaoke tune of our choice. You can choose your own song for an additional $25.00! Number: Suggested value: $1 Minimum bid: $1.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 28 Merchandise & Miscellaneous G01 Lawn Ornament Gratitude Service Anonymous Philanthropist Do you feel especially warm or grateful about some person in the BRUU family? Honor her or him with the surprise lawn ornament of your choice (to be negotiated) placed on his or her lawn by the Gratitude Team. Confidentiality is assured. Number: 2 Suggested value: $100.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 G02 Lawn Ornament Prevention Insurance Anonymous Philanthropist Alarmed by the prospect of surprise lawn ornaments appearing on your lawn? We will guarantee that no such ornaments will appear on your lawn as a result of BRUU auction activity. Adults only (21 and older). Number: 6 Suggested value: $500.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 G03 Arbonne Sampler Becky Miller Basket of wide variety of Arbonne products, ranging from skin care to hair care to cosmetics to nutrition, something for everyone, and all botanically-based and toxin-free! Number: 1 Suggested value: $200.00 Minimum bid: $100.00 G04 Woman of Solitude Framed Painting Betsi McGrath Ever wish you had a moment alone in a beautiful location where you could just collect your thoughts. Now you can have that moment every time you look at this big gorgeous painting by Belle Palmer. Acrylic on canvas. Number: Suggested value: $700.00 Minimum bid: $100.00 G05 Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Song Request Chris Sexton Nothin’ Fancy will be making their return engagement to BRUU. The lucky winner gets their own song request! You determine what song the band sings! Irving Berlin? Janelle Monáe? That darn All About That Bass (No Treble) song? The world is your oyster. (Rated G only - all ages event) 12/12/2014 Number: 1 Suggested value: $150.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 G06 Foot Massager Don and Mona Shaw Battery operated vibrating pillow with pocket for feet Number: 1 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $3.00 G07 Zebra Throw Blanket Don and Mona Shaw Zebra Patterned Throw Blanket Number: 1 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 G08 Cedar Chests Don and Mona Shaw 2 small cedar chests that lock Number: 1 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $3.00 G09 Auto Travel Mat Don and Mona Shaw Front is polar fleece and back is waterproof 54” X 68” Number: 1 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 29 G10 Handmade All Occasion Cards Don and Mona Shaw 30 handmade all occasion cards Number: 1 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 G11 4 Piece Floral Tool Kit Don and Mona Shaw One Hammer, one screwdriver, scissors, and 12 ft tape measure Very Feminine ! Number: 1 Suggested value: $35.00 Minimum bid: $7.00 G12 Traveling Stool Don and Mona Shaw Fold up stool with cooler underneath and bottle holder too ! Number: 1 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 G13 Nintendo Wii Fit Game, Wii Board and carrying case Eileen Norton Nintendo Wii Fit Game, Wii Balance Board, and carrying case. Number: 1 Suggested value: $75.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 G14 Thee Pillow Fitzgerald/Weinberg having trouble sleeping? snoring? then this is the pillow for you! researched and designed to make your sleep deep Number: 2 Suggested value: $100.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 G15 Stuffed Animals - 2 sets of 6 each Gertrude Crim Sets include a build-a-bear cat (makes giggle noise), a horse, two pandas, a frog, a swan, a pig, a horse, a guinea pig, a bat, a seal, and a hedgehog. Some are webkinz, but they don’t have tags. Number: 2 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $2.00 G16 Green Sanctuary Basket Green Sanctuary Team The Green Sanctuary Committee has again put together a stupendous selection of Eco-friendly items, including twos bottle of organic wine to start off. It always is a surprise what else will turn up in the basket though an endangered little bird told me it was good! So plan to place your bid early and often! Number: 1 Suggested value: $60.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 G17 SPA baskets (three) Laura Glady beautiful one of a kind baskets with lotion, homemade jam and herbal rice packs that can be heated in microwave for instant relief of aches and pains Number: 3 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $7.00 G18 Johnnie Walker Black Label (Vintage) Lori Connolly 1 bottle: Johnnie Walker Black Label scotch whisky 4/5 quart / 86.8 proof Adults only (21 and older). Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $5.00 G19 4-tier Garnier Liquor Decanter Enghien Paris France (Vintage) Lori Connolly 4-bottles: liqueur d’OR, cremede cacoa, triple sec, and creme de methe in decanter Adults only (21 and older). Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $10.00 G20 Spider Plant Lori Connolly Spider plant in 4” pot Number: 6 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $1.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 30 G21 The Celtic Tarot Lori Connolly Discover Celtic myth and legends in your tarot deck. Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $1.00 G28 Grill King by Mr. Stove Lori Connolly family size double grill for use on gas or electric range Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 2 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $5.00 G22 Adorable Stuart Abelman Iridescent Feathered Teddy Bear Lori Connolly 1984 Glass Teddy Bear ... signed by Stuart Abelman Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $50.00 G29 Soup for Sunday Crock Pot + BRUU Cookbook Lori Connolly 3.5 Qt oval classic white crock pot comes with ladle, pot holder, pot mitt, towel and the BRUU Cookbook Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $10.00 G23 9 1/2” Glass Candle Pillar Holders Lori Connolly beautiful purple glass with frosting design Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $12.00 G30 Keurig 30 K-Cup Carousel Lori Connolly Keurig 30 K-Cup Carousel Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $5.00 G24 Sundog Tye-Dyed T-shirt with matching hair scrunchy Lori Connolly Size L T-shirt with matching hair scrunchy in blues, purples and teals Number: 1 Suggested value: $20.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 G25 Puffy Gingham Baby Quilt Lori Connolly 29”x31” puffy gingham baby quilt Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $10.00 G26 Crystal Clear Signature Picture Frame Lori Connolly floral itching & embossed oval glass frame perfect for a wedding picture made in Japan Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $10.00 G27 23pc Children’s Bunnies in the Garden Tea Set Lori Connolly beautifully hand painted ceramic tea set - made in china Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $10.00 G31 B-slim Black Dress Lori Connolly b-slim black dress, short sleeve, below knee, size 1X has built-in shape wear that sculpts your tummy and accentuates your waistline to b-slim Children Only (12 and under). Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $10.00 G32 Little Girl’s Nightstand and Bookcase Lori Connolly Vintage or Reproduction? Not sure, but still lovely - painted green with gold trim and color full flowers (2 pieces) Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $10.00 G33 The Crystal Healing Set and Ladies Magnetic Insoles Lori Connolly Includes a selection of crystals and the Book of Crystal Healing and ladies Magnetic Insoles, the therapeutic massage soles Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $5.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 31 G34 Tales from the Serengeti and Woodfield collection Chinese Checkers Lori Connolly Six interactive story books & readalong DVD & CD plus chinese checkers (not for children under 3 years) Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $6.00 G35 ‘’Nicole’porcelain dolly Lori Connolly Paradise Galleries porcelain doll ‘Nicole’ Adults and Teens 18+. Number: 1 Suggested value: $100.00 Minimum bid: $25.00 G36 Soup for Sunday Crock Pot + BRUU cookbook Lori Connolly 5 Qt oval Hamilton Beach red crock pot comes with ladle, pot holder, pot mitt, towel and the BRUU Cookbook Number: 1 Suggested value: $ Minimum bid: $15.00 G37 Men’s Fragrance Collection Lori Connolly Sets with skin care, bubble bath, shave balm, etc. Tzar by Van Cleef & Arpels, Pino Silvestre, Bellagio by Michaelangelo, Curve Crush by Liz Claiborne (2 items missing), Oscar for Men by Oscar de la Renta. Many still sealed in original boxes Number: 1 Suggested value: $220 Minimum bid: $20.00 G38 Mikasa Crystal Perfume Bottle Lori Connolly Round cut crystal perfume decanter. In box. Number: 1 Suggested value: $40 Minimum bid: $5.00 G39 Dolce & Gabanna Desire Perfume Lori Connolly Unopened cellophane wrapped 3.4oz spray. Number: 1 Suggested value: $112 Minimum bid: $20.00 G40 Vintage Perfumes, Lotions and Eau De Toilettes Lori Connolly 3 pieces Mon Classique de Morabito Paris collectible French fragrance, Les Lions D’Arthes Eau de Toilette, 3 pieces Only by Julio Iglesias, Windsong Creme Perfume, Gloria Vanderbilt. Some in sealed, original boxes, some half full. Number: 1 Suggested value: $300 Minimum bid: $20.00 G41 Inis - The Energy of the Sea Lori Connolly his perfume collection is from Ireland. Some pieces are in the original boxes, some are gently used. 4 pieces including body oil and Moonbeam. Number: 1 Suggested value: $130 Minimum bid: $20.00 G42 Chanel No.5 Perfume Collection Lori Connolly Perfume in box 1 oz. half full, Eau de Parfum Spray 3.4 oz half full, Eau de Cologne 3.4 in box, Eau de Toilette Black Spray Bottle, 1.7oz and 3.4 oz. The black bottles are vintage refillable bottles and are worth $60.00 each online - empty! These are full, found an ebay starting bid of $167.00. Perfume is still viable. Some of these bottles may be vintage. They are dateable online. This is a Chanel No.5 lover’s dream come true!!! Number: 1 Suggested value: $500 Minimum bid: $50.00 G43 “ProFlow” faucet Sandy Fuelner Brand-spanking new, never out of box faucet. Single handle kitchen faucet with pull-out spray head. Number: 1 Suggested value: $75 Minimum bid: $20.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 32 G44 Bag O’Jewels Sandy Fuelner Tons of treasures in this bag. Many hand-made earrings suitable for gifts. Feel free to examine. Number: 1 Suggested value: $100 Minimum bid: $10.00 G45 Gecko Pins Sandy Fuelner Multi diamond & emerald studded gold gecko pin. Bargain of a lifetime!!! Great gift....single or as a pair. In velvet pouches. Number: 2 Suggested value: $100 Minimum bid: $10.00 G46 HP Printer Nicky Moering Brand new color printer. Never used. Number: 1 Suggested value: $200.00 Minimum bid: $30.00 G47 Small Apple Computer Nicky Moering Gently used. 18” Apple computer. Number: 1 Suggested value: $200.00 Minimum bid: $35.00 G48 LED Computer Screen Nicky Moering In great shape - 18 inches. Number: 1 Suggested value: $150.00 Minimum bid: $35.00 G49 Die Cast Model 1949 Ford Woody Wagon Nina Lomax Green and brown scale 1:24 special edition Number: 1 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 G50 Die Cast Metal 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Nina Lomax Red and white by Bburago 1/18 special collection Number: 1 Suggested value: $15.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 G51 Decorative House Plant Rick and Diane Flaherty Large Aloe Vera in a beautiful nine inch ceramic pot. Number: 1 Suggested value: $25.00 Minimum bid: $5.00 G52 Rethink That Christmas Tree Rick and Diane Flaherty Are you tired of the same Christmas ornaments each year? How about going silver, blue and white? At least 200 ornaments in varied sizes and shapes, strings of silver beads, and blue and silver ribbon. Number: Suggested value: $300.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 G53 Attend DC United Soccer Game Rick and Diane Flaherty Two tickets (one bidder) to attend a DC United home game during the 2015 season. Date to be agreed upon. Number: Suggested value: $35.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 G54 Balance Ball Kit Sally Underwood Big beautiful Exercise Ball from Gaiam. Thirty inch diameter, Includes exercise book and basic air pump. Recommended by trainers and doctors to build balance and increase stability. Number: Suggested value: $45.00 Minimum bid: $29.00 G55 Four Liquor Glasses Ellen Percy Miller Liquor is always better in lovely glasses. Number: 1 set Suggested value: $25 Minimum bid: $10 G56 A Bundle of Jigsaw Puzzles Geographic Locations Janette and Star Muir Gently used. All pieces are there. Four puzzles, each 300 big pieces. Number: 1 Suggested value: $40 Minimum bid: $5.00 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 33 G57 Garden of Eden - a Puzzle of Biblical Proportions Janette and Star Muir Few 1000 piece puzzles are as challenging, intriguing, fascinating or playful. Buried blueprints and captivating stories with a rewarding conclusion Number: 1 Suggested value: $25 Minimum bid: $5 G58 Silk and Velvet Shawl Janette Mur Perfect for an evening out - Deep purple with black velvet roses. Number: 1 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 G59 Naturalizer Flats Eileen Norton Size 7, Women’s. Teal Color. Number: 1 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 G60 Calvin Klein Flats Eileen Norton Size 7, Women’s. Basic flat with buckle on top. Two pairs available to bid on - one red, one black. Number: 2 Suggested value: $75.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 G61 Naturalizer Sandals Eileen Norton Size 7. Women’s. 2 inch heel. Leather with flower on top. Number: 1 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 G62 Snazzy Heels Eileen Norton Size 8.5, Women’s. 3 inch heel. Black. Italian Vaneli. Number: 1 Suggested value: $100.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 G63 Lovable Eeyore Caitlin Muir About 3 feet in size. Removable tail. He needs a new loving home. Number: 1 Suggested value: $1,000,000.00 Minimum bid: $1.00 G64 The British are Coming! Rosie Jones Fabulous basket of UK products includes: Crabtree and Evelyn shower gel and body lotion, Gardinar’s Toffees & Butterscotch, Oxbridge fudge, English breakfast tea, ceramic canister, Shea butter soap, & 1953 Vintage Corononation Souvenir tray. Number: 1 Suggested value: $100 Minimum bid: $25 G65 Grain-free Snacks and Goodies Basket Rosie Jones For your canine companion, basket includes: “No Grainer” & “Superior Farms” grain-free snacks, toy (holds empty water bottle), pop-up bowl set, retractable leash, lavendar-scented poop bags, dog bone & “Dog Lover’s Daily Companion” (365 days of tips and techniques). Number: 1 Suggested value: $100 Minimum bid: $25 G66 Fragrance Samples & Miniatures Lori Connolly Test or travel with more than 30 fine fragrance samples and perfume minis. Number: 1 Suggested value: $60 Minimum bid: $5 G67 Canon HD Video Camera Bruce & Beth Roemmelt Canon Vixia HFR10. High Def, batteries and charger included as well a Canon software and cables. Number: 1 Suggested value: $100 Minimum bid: $40.00 G68 Kodak Entry DSLR Camera Bruce & Beth Roemmelt Kodak KKL Z981 Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Number: 1 Suggested value: $100.00 Minimum bid: $20.00 BRUU Auction 2014 p. 34 G69 Pioneer Home Theater Amplifier/Receiver Bruce & Beth Roemmelt 5 HDMI inputs. 5.1 Surround Sound. AM/FM plus internet connectivity. Number: 1 Suggested value: $200.00 Minimum bid: $50.00 G70 Roomba Carpet Cleaner by iRobot Bruce & Beth Roemmelt Don’t have time to clean every day? Meet the new iRobot Roomba Scheduler vacuuming robot. Number: 1 Suggested value: $65.00 Minimum bid: $15.00 G71 Scooba Hardwood Floor iRobot Cleaner Bruce & Beth Roemmelt Floor-washing robot cleans sealed hardwood, tile, linoleum, and more Can handle up to 250 square feet on a single battery charge. Uses water, water and vinegar, or Clorox Scooba cleaning solution. Preps, washes, scrubs, and dries; cliff sensor; 1 virtual wall included. Measures 14-3/4 by 14-3/4 by 3-1/2 inches Number: 1 Suggested value: $50.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 BOLDED ITEMS (G67-G74) ARE IN AN ONLINE AUCTION. To log in go to www.32auctions.com/bruu and set up an account G72 Sharp 3D BluRay DVD Player Bruce & Beth Roemmelt This device is way cool! Number: 1 Suggested value: $100 Minimum bid: $50.00 G73 Sky Scout Personal Planitarium Bruce & Beth Roemmelt Electronic planitarium device. Number: 1 Suggested value: $200.00 Minimum bid: $10.00 G74 Sony HD Video Camera Bruce & Beth Roemmelt The video camera you’ve always wanted Number: 1 Suggested value: $100 Minimum bid: $40 G75 Painting 1 Peter Smolens Digital painting. Number: 1 Suggested value: $50 Minimum bid: $20 G76 Painting 2 Peter Smolens Digital painting. Number: 1 Suggested value: $50 Minimum bid: $20 Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 35 Events & Activities By Category Communing with Nature A09 A22 A23 A24 A28 E10 F03 F32 F33 F49 G16 G20 G51 C01 Repurposed China Birdfeeder Terry Lopez Set of 2 tetris planters Gertrude Crim Hen and Chick Starter Kit Gertrude Crim Set of 3 hanging planters Gertrude Crim Hens and Chicks in a Handmade Ceramic Pot Gertrude Crim Butterfly Garden with Native Plants Sally Gibbs Underwood Walk and Picnic at Huntley Meadows Ann and Mark Hempen Life’s a Beach John and Christine Sunda Full Day Canoe Adventure John and Christine Sunda Wild Mushroom Foray Rita Romano & Bill Stejskal Green Sanctuary Basket Green Sanctuary Team Spider Plant Lori Connolly Decorative House Plant Rick and Diane Flaherty Introduction to Horses Martha Muirhead Especially for Kids E08 E09 F18 G15 G25 G63 Babysitting Patrick Ball Suggest a Sermon (+ Lunch) - For Children/Youth! Rev. Scott McNeill Chance’s Non-Vertical/Horizontal Juice Tasting Contest Chance Ibanez Stuffed Animals - 2 sets of 6 each Gertrude Crim Puffy Gingham Baby Quilt Lori Connolly Lovable Eeyore Caitlin Muir Family Fun D27 F19 F21 F30 F36 F38 G56 Summer Sprinkler Party Dave & Noelle Stanley Kissimmee Florida Condo Christy Wentz Pond Party Ed & Martha Walsh, Carolyn Widman & Rich Noonan Parent & Me Crafternoon Jenna Cooper Family Walk on the Wildside Larry Underwood Geocaching Picnic Mike and Jenna Cooper A Bundle of Jigsaw Puzzles - Geographic Locations Janette and Star Muir Health and Fitness C03 C22 C24 C25 E02 F16 F17 F47 G03 G06 G13 G14 G17 G54 Korean Yoga for absolutely everyone Trude Blomso Three sessions of Personal Training Julie Chris Learn to Swing Dance Nina Lomax, Mike Cleary, Cat Tucker Fitness Sessions - Fast Way to Fitness Nina Lomax Spa Treatment for 6 Becky Miller Spring Hike then Wine Outing Carolyn Widman and Richard Noonan Fall Hike then Wine Outing Carolyn Widman and Richard Noonan White Oak Canyon Hike and Gourmet Picnic Rita Romano & Bill Stejskal Arbonne Sampler Becky Miller Foot Massager Don and Mona Shaw Nintendo Wii Fit Game, Wii Board and carrying case Eileen Norton Thee Pillow Fitzgerald/Weinberg SPA baskets (three) Laura Glady Balance Ball Kit Sally Underwood Musical Adventures C02 C04 C12 C13 C15 C16 Two Months Strings Lessons at Sexton Music Studio Brian Pace Music Lessons Annease Hastings 3 Guitar Lessons Jane Haycraft 3 Guitar Lessons Jane Haycraft 2 Private Voice Lessons-Child Jane Haycraft 2 Private Voice Lessons-Teen 13-18 Jane Haycraft BRUU Auction 2014 p. 36 C17 C18 C19 D02 D10 D11 D12 D24 2 Private Voice Lessons-Adult Jane Haycraft 2 Beginning Piano Lessons-Adult Jane Haycraft 2- Beginning Piano Lessons- Child/ Teen Jane Haycraft Summertime, and the livin’ is easy ... Trish & Randy Freed Pre-Evensong Supper in December Liz Alcauskas Pre-Evensong Supper in February Liz Alcauskas Pre-Evensong Supper in April Liz Alcauskas An Evening at the “Starlight Canteen”- Dinner and Live entertainment Jane Haycraft D39 Rock and Roll “Tour of the Obscure” Plus Shrimp on the Barbie Jon Kostik D45 Karaoke and Chili Extravaganza Joel & JoLynn Ibanez E03 Private Classical Strings Concert Chris Sexton E04 Master and Remix of Sound tracks Geoff Gibbs / Serious Sound Inc E05 Restoration of Music Geoffrey Gibbs / Serious Sound Inc. F04 Songs We Love From the Movies Dan and Kathy Sobrio F22 An Evening of Jazz Fitzgerald/Weinberg F31 An Evening With JoJoJo Joel Ibanez F39 Dinner and the Barns Mike.Freeland F41 The Dead will Rise Again Furthur Down the Road Nina Lomax, Gretchen Almstead, Mike Freeland, Chris Pappas F42 The Nutcracker - Donated by Northern Virginia Youth Ballet Northern Virginia Youth Ballet F43 Dinner & Contra Dance Randy Earl F57 Evening of Piano Music Annease Hastings F58 Jammin’ Java concert with Shenandoah Run John Werntz F59 Folksy Sing Fest Liesl and Tony Main G05 Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Song Request Chris Sexton Movie Madness D05 D09 D16 D17 D37 D41 D42 F06 F24 F25 F34 F45 F46 F51 National Treasure Movie and Dinner Nate King / Ron Bracy Backyard Movie Under the Stars Heather Berthold Martinis and a Movie (and Dinner!) Joann and Laura Glady Crepes and the King of Hearts Janette and Star Muir Samurai Dinner & Movie Ellen Badgley The Wizard of Oz - 3D Joel & JoLynn Ibanez The Polar Express 3D and Ornaments Joel & JoLynn Ibanez Moonshine and Movie Night Betsi McGrath Valentine’s Movie Night Fitzgerald/Weinberg Chick Flick Under the Stars Heather Berthold Movie and Bonfire Night Julie Chris Edge-Of-Your-Seat Movie Rick and Diane Flaherty Entertaining Dark Comedy From Canada Rick and Diane Flaherty Blood, Guts and Explosions - Dinner and a Movie for Guys Only Star Muir Spiritual Growth A03 A30 C06 C07 C08 C09 C10 C14 D46 D49 F20 F28 G21 Baby Lap Quilt “Pathways of Life” Liz Alcauskas “Gratitude” Painting C. Strauss Spiritual Healing Sessions Marti Giese Message Circle Marti Giese Release and Refresh Marti Giese Soul Direction Marti Giese Evening with Spirit Marti Giese Angel Card Reading Jane Haycraft Homecoming BASH! Pat Malarkey Suggest a Sermon (+ Lunch) Rev. Scott McNeill Devika’s 7th Annual Hindu Temple Tour Devika Koppikar Labrynth, Tea and Thee Janette Muir The Celtic Tarot Lori Connolly Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 37 Events & Activities By Date 11/15/2014 E12 Nail Painting by Emma Emma Berthold 11/22/2014 C08 Release and Refresh Marti Giese 11/28/2014 F40 Black Friday Anti-Shopping Games Day Nate King & Ron Bracy 11/29/2014 D36 Not Thanksgiving Leftovers - Soup, Salad & Scruples Gretchen Almstead & Eric Trumbull 11/29/2014 F20 Devika’s 7th Annual Hindu Temple Tour Devika Koppikar 11/29/2014 F42 The Nutcracker - Donated by Northern Virginia Youth Ballet Northern Virginia Youth Ballet Pre-Evensong Supper in December Liz Alcauskas Dinner & Contra Dance Randy Earl The Polar Express 3D and Ornaments Joel & JoLynn Ibanez Chance’s Non-Vertical/Horizontal Juice Tasting Contest Chance Ibanez 12/12/2014 G05 Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Song Request Chris Sexton 12/19/2014 C10 Evening with Spirit Marti Giese 12/5/2014 12/5/2014 12/6/2014 12/7/2014 D10 F43 D42 F18 2015 D49 Suggest a Sermon (+ Lunch) Rev. Scott McNeill 1/3/2015 F28 Labrynth, Tea and Thee Janette Muir 1/6/2015 C03 Korean Yoga for absolutely everyone Trude Blomso 1/10/2015 C24 Learn to Swing Dance Nina Lomax, Mike Cleary, Cat Tucker 1/10/2015 D14 Polska Dinner! Joann Glady and Mary Kadlubowski 1/10/2015 D19 Winter Wonderland Dinner Fitzgerald/Weinberg 1/10/2015 F34 Movie and Bonfire Night Julie Chris 1/17/2015 D32 Middle Eastern Feast Rita Romano & Bill Stejskal 1/17/2015 F27 Ballderdash- Unplugged/ Come laugh with me Jane Haycraft 1/17/2015 F45 Edge-Of-Your-Seat Movie Rick and Diane Flaherty 1/18/2015 F58 Jammin’ Java concert with Shenandoah Run John Werntz 1/24/2015 D23 We’re so FONDUE of you! John and Christine Sunda, Cathy Ring, and Charlie Grymes 1/24/2015 D28 Meat vs. Veg. Wine Pairing Dinner Richard Firth and Courtney Irwin 1/24/2015 D30 Cards, Conversation, and French Cuisine! Susan Sinclair and Dave Feser 1/24/2015 F13 BRUU DrUUnks Winery Tour IX! Brian Pace 1/24/2015 F41 The Dead will Rise Again Furthur Down the Road Nina Lomax, Gretchen Almstead, Mike Freeland, Chris Pappas 1/25/2015 C27 Make your own fresh mozzarella Bev Reusser 1/25/2015 D41 The Wizard of Oz - 3D Joel & JoLynn Ibanez 1/31/2015 D20 Hot Pot and Gaming Night at the Cooper’s Mike and Jenna Cooper 1/31/2015 F08 Craft Beer and Cheese Pairing Brad and Melissa Harshman 1/31/2015 F59 Folksy Sing Fest Liesl and Tony Main 1/31/2015 D13 Portuguese Dinner Martha and Arthur Muirhead, Brenda and Steve Vann 2/7/2015 D15 The Return of Dueling Crustaceans George and Joann Glady 2/7/2015 D24 An Evening at the “Starlight Canteen”- Dinner and Live entertainment Jane Haycraft BRUU Auction 2014 p. 38 2/7/2015 D26 Feast like a Cave Man (or Woman) Sally & Larry underwood 2/7/2015 D29 Beach Party in February Gary and Susan Wood 2/8/2015 D45 Karaoke and Chili Extravaganza Joel & JoLynn Ibanez mid-February F48 Grey Ghost Winery Valentine’s Day Cabernet and Chocolate Event Rita Romano & Bill Stejskal 2/13/2015 D11 Pre-Evensong Supper in February Liz Alcauskas 2/13/2015 F39 Dinner and the Barns Mike.Freeland 2/14/2015 D08 International Wines and Food Pairings Brian Pace andBrad and Melissa Harshman 2/14/2015 F24 Valentine’s Movie Night Fitzgerald/Weinberg 2/20/2015 F22 An Evening of Jazz Fitzgerald/Weinberg 2/21/2015 C07 Message Circle Marti Giese 2/21/2015 D04 BRUUCR Dinner Party Nate King / Ron Bracy 2/21/2015 D25 Beach Blanket Bingo C&C Grymes 2/28/2015 D31 Cards, Conversation, and Italian Cuisine! Susan Sinclair and Dave Feser 2/28/2015 D48 English Pub Dinner Ellen Percy Miller and Tom Miller 2/28/2015 D50 Dinner, Drinks & Cards Against Humanity Rob Wavra & Lara Profitt 2/28/2015 F44 Winter afternoon puzzling delight Regina Perry 3/7/2015 D33 Dinner at Columbus Grill Paul & Doris Galvin 3/13/2015 F01 Book Exchange with Food & Drink Sandy Fuelner 3/14/2015 D06 Games and Comfort Food Crossover Nate King / Ron Bracy 3/14/2015 F05 Game Night Annease Hastings 3/28/2015 D47 Moroccan Dinner and Slideshow The Flahertys and Percy Millers 4/3/2015 D17 Crepes and the King of Hearts Janette and Star Muir 4/4/2015 F46 Entertaining Dark Comedy From Canada Rick and Diane Flaherty 4/10/2015 D12 Pre-Evensong Supper in April Liz Alcauskas 4/11/2015 D05 National Treasure Movie and Dinner Nate King / Ron Bracy 4/18/2015 F14 BRUU DrUUnks Winery Tour X! Brian Pace 4/18/2015 F30 Parent & Me Crafternoon Jenna Cooper 4/24/2015 and 4/25/2015 (a great time for birding) F60 James Alexander Suite at the L’il Heart and Soul Inn Andrea Nadasdi and Sherrie Morgan 4/25/2015 D16 Martinis and a Movie (and Dinner!) Joann and Laura Glady 4/25/2015 D35 Eats, Drinks, Cards - Man Cave Evening Eric Trumbull & Gretchen Almstead 4/25/2015 F16 Spring Hike then Wine Outing Carolyn Widman and Richard Noonan 5/2/2015 D03 Five Course Traditional Persian Dinner with Virginia Wine Pairings Shirin Bahrami and Brian Pace 5/2/2015 F50 Cruising ... For Murder! (Murder Mystery Party) Scott McNeill 5/3/2015 F37 Wine and Cheese Pairing Party IV! Martin Crim and Brian Pace 5/8/2015 F29 Patriot for a Day: Life on a College Campus Janette Muir 5/9/2015 D01 Achy Painy Organ Recital Gretchen Almstead and Eric Trumbull 5/9/2015 F09 Cigar and Firepit Night Brad Harshman Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 39 5/15/2015 D37 Samurai Dinner & Movie Ellen Badgley 5/16/2015 F26 Old Town Manassas Scavenger Hunt Helen Elkin & Sterling Rush 5/17/2015 E10 Butterfly Garden with Native Plants Sally Gibbs Underwood 5/23/2015 D34 Progressive Meal & Conversation Gretchen Almstead & Eric Trumbull 5/30/2015 D09 Backyard Movie Under the Stars Heather Berthold 6/6/2015 F15 Cocktails, Cocktails, Cocktails! Brian Pace and Brad and Melissa Harshman 6/6/2015 F25 Chick Flick Under the Stars Heather Berthold 6/7/2015 C21 Nail Art Lessons Emma Berthold 6/13/2015 F04 Songs We Love From the Movies Dan and Kathy Sobrio 6/13/2015 F38 Geocaching Picnic Mike and Jenna Cooper 6/20/2015 D02 Summertime, and the livin’ is easy ... Trish & Randy Freed 6/20/2015 F36 Family Walk on the Wildside Larry Underwood 6/20/2015 F52 Skeet Shooting Sterling Rush & Helen Elkin 6/27/2015 D39 Rock and Roll “Tour of the Obscure” Plus Shrimp on the Barbie Jon Kostik 6/27/2015 F21 Pond Party Ed & Martha Walsh, Carolyn Widman & Rich Noonan 7/11/2015 D27 Summer Sprinkler Party Dave & Noelle Stanley 7/11/2015 F06 Moonshine and Movie Night Betsi McGrath 8/1/2015 F51 Blood, Guts and Explosions - Dinner and a Movie for Guys Only Star Muir 8/15/2015 D38 Medieval Dinner Ellen Badgley 8/15/2015 F32 Life’s a Beach John and Christine Sunda 8/29/2015 F57 Evening of Piano Music Annease Hastings early fall F47 White Oak Canyon Hike and Gourmet Picnic Rita Romano & Bill Stejskal 9/2/2015 B04 Make Apple Jelly Lois Montgomery 9/5/2015 D18 Bruce & Beth’s Bacon Brunch Bruce and Beth Roemmelt 9/5/2015 F07 Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament Betsi McGrath 9/7/2015 D46 Homecoming BASH! Pat Malarkey 9/20/2015 D43 Pizza and Acting Joel & JoLynn Ibanez 9/26/2015 F31 An Evening With JoJoJo Joel Ibanez 10/3/2015 D44 Glamour Makeover and portrait JoLynn Ibanez 10/3/2015 F23 Pinball Tournament Fitzgerald/Weinberg 10/4/2015 F03 Walk and Picnic at Huntley Meadows Ann and Mark Hempen 10/17/2015 D22 Barcelona in Virginia Brenda and Steve Vann 10/17/2015 F17 Fall Hike then Wine Outing Carolyn Widman and Richard Noonan 10/30/2015 D07 Memento Mori - Death, Wine and Chocolate Brad and Melissa Harshman TBD F33 Full Day Canoe Adventure John and Christine Sunda TBD - Depends on weather conditions; weekday likely F49 Wild Mushroom Foray Rita Romano & Bill Stejskal BRUU Auction 2014 p. 40 Thank You! There are many people who work to make this annual auction event a success. Great thanks are due to the people below and everyone else who contributed food, drink, and support along the way. All the Wonderful Donors Food Donors Henry & Annease Hastings Ed & Martha Walsh Brad & Melissa Harshman Brian Pace Paul Galvin Janette & Star Muir Lara Profitt Tina Cox Richard Firth Carolyn Widman & Richard Noonan Karen Fitzgerald & Ross Weinberg Mike Freeland Charlie Grymes Jim Alcauskas Marybeth Heatherly JoLynn & Joel Ibanez Dee Jay De Jay Betsi McGrath Murielle Morris Cathy Ring Bruce & Beth Roemmelt Peter Smolens Scott McNeill David & Noelle Stanley Terry Lopez Danielle Smith Bailey Wentz Tony Main Ellen Badgley BRUU Youth for childcare and backup dancing Cleanup and Setup Crews Kitchen Krewe A special thank you for your support... Polaris Press Grounds Central Station Girl Scouts of America The Man Cave The Hylton Center for the Performing Arts George Mason University The Things I Love McKays Books Manassas Clay Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 41 Notes BRUU Auction 2014 p. 42 Notes Livin' the Dream in 2014!, p. 43 Auction Proxy Bidding Form For your convenience, if you absolutely can’t make the auction on November 16th, consider having someone bid for you on items and at a budget level you specify. If you can’t find someone to bid for you, fill out this form and make sure someone on the Auction Committee receives your form. No guarantees on getting what you want, but you can still be a part of the auction even if you are out of town or unavailable. Check with your proxy and Henry Hastings on your return for an accurate accounting. My Name: __________________ Bidding Number: _________ (Assigned for the auction) My Proxy’s Name (if known): _________________________ Please have the Auction Committee assign someone to be my proxy. YES / NO The maximum amount I want to spend at the auction is $_______ Please list in the table below the KEY, TITLE, MAXIMUM BID and QUANTITY for each of the items you would like your proxy to bid on for you. The priority information allows you to convey to your proxy how important a particular item is to you. The scale goes from 1-5 with 1 being the highest priority and 5 the lowest. Priority 1-5 Key Title Donor Max Bid Qty Won? Total of all items won $____________ BRUU Auction 2014 p. 44