Fall 2015 Auction Catalog - Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists
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Fall 2015 Auction Catalog - Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists
Fiddlin’ Round Fun Raisin’ Welcome to the WUU Auction Saturday, November 14, 2015 6:00 Doors Open /Reception /Silent Auction Bidding 6:30 Live Auction Begins 7:15 Dinner /Silent Auction “A” Over 8:00 Live Auction Continues / Silent Auction “B” Over 8:30 Raffle Drawings / Checkout by Paddle Numbers Fiddlin’ Round Fun Raisin’ Welcome to the WUU Auction 14 November 2015 Doors open at 6:00 pm These local businesses and groups support us. Please thank them and mention WUU when you patronize them. Pampered Chef by Kimberley Barbarji Williamsburg Peanut Shop Papa John's Pizza in the Williamsburg Crossing Shopping Center Paint on Pottery New Town Carwash and Auto Sal's by Victor in the Williamsburg Shopping Center Barret's Seafood Restaurant Projects By Patrick DJW Life Coach, LLC Asheville NC UU Congregation Charleston SC UU Congregation A big thank you to John Trindle for the cover photo! The WUU Auction Team wants to thank all of you who volunteered, organized, cooked, decorated, planned, donated, and advised this year. And a big thank you to all of you are here tonight! Without all of your support there would be no auction. THANK YOU!!! 2 Live Auction Items 1 A Middle Eastern Progressive Dinner for Eight Hosted by the Villas at Five Forks' WUUs Begin your dining adventure at the Halls' oasis with champagne and hors d'oeuvres. The caravan's next stop is the Warrens' kasbah for the main course. Complete your journey at the Stanfords' villa for coffee and dessert. The dinner will be held at a mutually agreeable date and time. Donated by Vicki & Jim Hall, Lola & Dave Warren, Donna & Dave Stanford 2 Souper Supper for Six Souper Supper for six of our fellow congregants' pleasure. It will take place on Saturday, February 20. Besides fine companions and scintillating conversation, it will feature black bean soup (which can be vegetarian), egg and mushroom torte, and other delicious goodies. Please join us! Donor: Martha & Raga Elim Donor Value: Priceless! 3 Dinner for Six at Nawab Indian Cuisine Do you love Indian food? We do! Join the Bergmanns for an Indian dinner at Nawab. Appetizers though desserts. It is all delicious! Donor: Fred & Linda Bergmann Donor Value: Priceless! 4 A Vintage 2015 Wine Tour to 4 Different Countries for up to 8 Tasters Offered by Paul and Anne Luchsinger to introduce our vino friends to wines from Italy, Spain, Romania and a special (brown bag/unidentified) US. wine. Taste 5 different red & white wines accompanied by tasty appetizers throughout the evening. Dessert and coffee will complete the evening.---"In Vino Veritas" Donor: Paul & Anne Luchsinger Donor Value: Priceless! 5 Maine Seafood Dinner for Six New England Clam Chowder with Lobster and Blueberry Pie!! Donor: Doug Randolph & Ellen Busching 6 Donor Value: $180.00 Victorian Dinner Gala Butler David Hopkinson serves a formal 7 course Downton Abbey -style dinner for six while Mrs. Patmore (Ruth) cooks and cleans and Theodore Laarhoven, the footman, assists at the Hopkinson home. A private house tour of the Maymont Mansion in Richmond included. Donor: David & Ruth Hopkinson Donor Value: $600.00 7 Three Night Stay in the North Carolina Mountain Country Explore Asheville, a reasonable drive from home but a world away! Be amazed at nearby Biltmore Estate, America's largest home-- now a museum. Enjoy a trolley ride in town. Included in your stay: three nights, three breakfasts for up to two adults. Specify if cat or other allergy issues. This is our annual exchange with NC UUs. Dates to be negotiated with host. Donor: UU Congregation of Asheville, NC Donor Value: $225.00 3 Live Auction Items 8 Sunday Lunch for 6 at Le Yaca Join us for a scrumptious Sunday lunch at Williamsburg's best French restaurant, Le Yaca on High Street Donor: Dave & Virginia Banks Donor Value: Priceless! 9 One Week at Loons Landing Beach House Enjoy one off-season week at an incredible beach house! This Pamlico Soundfront Cottage features incredible sound views and is just a few minutes drive to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and ocean beaches, or take the ferry from Hatteras to Ocracoke Island. Hatteras Island is a great area for birdwatching, fishing, kayaking, windsurfing, kiteboarding, swimming and surfing. Both Hatteras and Ocracoke are active arts and crafts communities, with several galleries close by. Cottage includes 2 Bedrooms, 2 full baths (sleeps up to 6) with 1 Queen; 1 Queen + Single; full futon sofa, Washer/Dryer/Satellite, TV/WiFi, Central HVAC, dishwasher, 3 kayaks, canoe, 4 bicycles and an outdoor shower. Donor: Jacques van Montfrans & Elizabeth Wilkins Donor Value: $575.00 10 Sauerbraten Dinner for 6 Enjoy a delicious Sauerbraten dinner for 6. Donor: David & Anne Tetrault 11 Donor Value: Priceless! 6 Desserts Made for you at your Convenience These 6 different desserts will be delivered to you at your convenience. (with a week's notice) German chocolate cake, chocolate chip/ pecan cookies, lemon yogurt cake with blueberry sauce, cherry pie, pecan delights, and lemon glazed cheesecake. Donor: Trenna Tankersley Donor Value: $60.00 12 Lasagna Dinner for 6 Enjoy an evening with David and Anne featuring a delicious Lasagna Dinner! Donor: David & Anne Tetrault Donor Value: Priceless! 13 Chili Dinner at the home of the Mellettes Enjoy home cooked chili (beef & vegetable) dinner with cornbread, salad, and other surprises. Date to be determined by email poll of participants. Donor: Peter & Kerry Mellette Donor Value: $100.00 14 Sunday Champagne Brunch for Six After church on a mutually agreeable Sunday, we'll gather for brunch at the Hall's (Villas at Five Forks). There will be bubbly, mimosas, and orange juice with pastries, crab strada, fruit salad and coffee Donor: Vicki & Jim Hall Donor Value: Priceless! 4 Live Auction Items 15 Marion's Afternoon Tea Party Afternoon tea party at my home sometime in the spring. Seven places available. Donor: Marion Wolfe Donor Value: Priceless! 16 UU Friendly Skies One-hour local sightseeing flight in a small, general aviation airplane for two adults or one adult and two children Donor: John Hochella Donor Value: $180.00 17 Homemade Italian Dinner for Four Join the Bergmanns for a delicious Baked Manicotti and Meatball dinner. Will include wine, appetizers, and dessert. Donor: Linda & Fred Bergmann Donor Value: Priceless! 18 Crab Legs Dinner for Six All-You-Can-Eat Crab Legs Dinner. Enjoy a "crackin'" good time with Roger and Beverly Baldwin next spring on their porch. You'll relish succulent Maine snow crab legs until you say "Enough!” Customary sides of slaw, hush puppies and fresh-picked corn. Beer, wine, and soft drinks as well. Bibs and essential tools provided. If you haven't tried this seafood treat, what a great opportunity for an adventure! Donor: Roger & Beverly Baldwin Donor Value: $250.00 19 Three Night Stay Near Charleston South Carolina Now is your chance to win three nights for two adults with one of three friendly UU families who may host your visit. Depending on your mutually agreeable date, you will stay in one of three unique locations in and around Charleston--each with its own charm. All are convenient to downtown, beaches, many fine restaurants, shopping, and history galore! Charleston boasts the oldest Unitarian Church in the South, which was recently restored to beautiful magnificence! Donor: UU Congregation of Charleston SC Donor Value: $225.00 20 Clam Chowder Dinner for Six What better for dinner on a chilly, mutually agreed upon night than a bowl of hearty New England clam chowder? Also appetizer, salad, cheese biscuits, dessert, and of course wine or beer. Donor: Vicki & Jim Hall Donor Value: Priceless! 21 Reserved Parking Spaces at WUU Late to services? Don't fight for that space -- park in your own reserved spot all year! Three Spaces Available Donor: WUU Donor Value: Priceless! 5 Silent Auction Items Art/Music 153 Two Framed Steel Engraved Antique Prints Circa 1840 These beautiful steel engraved antique prints with recent hand coloring belonged to Chris' father, William Robinson, who collected steel engravings for many years. One of these handsome prints depicts Die Virginia Universitaet, and was published at Meyers-Universum. The other is of the historic Girard Bank in Philadelphia. The set would be great start to an architectural print collection, or a valuable addition to any art collection! Value $60 for the 2 Donor: Christine Wilcox Donor Value: $60.00 154 Framed Cross-Stitched Christmas Tree Festive framed cross-stitch piece depicts a Christmas tree with a ground of green gingham Donor: Melinda Morgan Donor Value: $30.00 155 Framed Cross-Stitched piece A framed cross-stitched piece with special buttons featuring the fact that stitching and chocolates are top favorites Donor: Melinda Morgan Donor Value: $30.00 156 Framed Schoolhouse Cross-Stitch This piece is done in shades of red with a schoolhouse and the words "reading, writing and stitching" Donor: Melinda Morgan Donor Value: $20.00 157 Hand Carved Mahogany Double Head Figure from Belize This exquisite head stands tall. Donor: Lee R. Hougen 158 Donor Value: Priceless! Handmade Wooden Jewelry Box Stunning jewelry box crafted from various woods features a unique design and removable tray. Donor: Carolyn Greathouse Donor Value: $125.00 Books 140 German-English Dictionary Langenscheidt Encyclopaedic Muret- Sanders German English Dictionary. 2 Volumes, 2024 pages. Donor: Flora Adams Donor Value: $100.00 6 Silent Auction Items 141 Four Rainbow Magic Books A collection of Rainbow Magic Fairy books featuring the titles "Bethany the Ballet Fairy" and "Lauren the Puppy Fairy". Also includes the Special Editions "Holly the Christmas Fairy" and "Joy the Summer Vacation Fairy". A wonderful collection to gift to a special fairy loving person in your life! Donor: Rebecca Delbos Donor Value: $25.00 Decorative Housewares 129 Ceramic Serving Bowl Serving bowl, 10 inches diameter, Turquoise rippled glaze. Handmade stoneware, dishwasher-safe, microwave and oven-safe. Donor: Chris Faia Donor Value: $50.00 130 Ceramic Serving Dish DESCRIPTION: Shallow bowl, 10 inches diameter, Blue-green glaze. Handmade stoneware, dishwasher-safe, microwave and oven-safe. Donor: Chris Faia Donor Value: $40.00 131 Berry bowl and under-dish (2 pieces) Serve berries, cherries or grapes in this pretty green bowl, designed like a colander and set upon a matching under dish. Handmade stoneware: dishwasher-safe, microwave and oven safe. Donor: Chris Faia Donor Value: $50.00 132 Pampered Chef Deep Dish Pie Plate (Stoneware) Scalloped edges beautifully frame homemade desserts, potpies, quiches, and casseroles. Crusts come out perfect! Taupe-colored, 9-inch, 6 cup capacity. Donor: Kim Barbarji Donor Value: $38.69 133 Bisons Bears and Wolves, Oh My! New bison stuffed toy with brown glass eyes and a leather nose snuggles with a new 12" x 12" decorative pillow embroidered with bison, deer, bear, wolf, trees, and pinecones. Value $55 for the set Donor: Adele Oberhelman Donor Value: $55.00 134 Commemorative English Bone China Tea Cup This stunning teacup was issued in 1952 to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip to the British Commonwealth. Their pictures are emblazoned on the side of the cup. If you, someone in your family, or circle of friends collects royalty items then this will be a treasure. Donor: Liz Snyder Donor Value: $50.00 7 Silent Auction Items 135 Elegant Antique Coffee Service Treat your home to a touch of Downton Abbey Style! This glorious set: coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl with lid and trefoil tray, is a beautiful example of the quadruple silver-plate which distinguished the Pairpoint Mfg. Co. of New Bedford, MA. It's satin finish with bright cut engraving and repoussé trim is a perfect embodiment of the elegance cherished in the late 19th century. It bears the patent mark of August 22, 1893 Donor: Carol Sherman Donor Value: $150.00 136 Handmade Pottery Bowl Large, hand-made pottery bowl, in shades of brown, blue and grey. Donor: Flora Adams 137 Donor Value: $80.00 Staffordshire Casserole from England This elegant casserole is white with botanical paintings and gold trim. Convenient oven-to-table for easy serving. Not microwave safe. Donor: Katharine Fournier Donor Value: $50.00 138 Blood Red Vase This beautiful blood red vase comes in its own decorative satin display case. Donor: Carolyn Greathouse Donor Value: $100.00 139 Christmas China Dinner Service Very pretty Nikko Christmastime china with Christmas tree pattern on octagonal shaped plates and bowls. (all boxed) 8 place settings, includes 8 dinner plates, 7 cups and 6 saucers, 8 rim soup plates, 8 all-purpose bowls, 8 small plates. 47 pieces total. Donor: Marion Wolfe Donor Value: Priceless! Delicious Food Offerings 107 Richard's "Famous" Peanut Brittle Richard's "famous" homemade peanut brittle is offered yet once again. He will make a batch (2 pounds plus) just for you. If you should like, you may witness the entire process with prior arrangement. The peanut brittle has worldwide fame, having been eagerly consumed in Ireland, Canada, Alaska, California and elsewhere in the US. Donor: Richard Wolfe Donor Value: $25.00 108 Creamed Chip Beef Brunch for 6 Richard will come to your home, with all the ingredients and prepare a chipped beef brunch for 6. The host must provide flatware, dishes and a stove. It would also be nice if the host had a toaster and a toaster oven, but if one or both are not available, adjustments can be made. The chipped beef is a product from Lancaster, PA as is the recipe - both of Penn. Dutch origin. Coffee and orange juice will also be provided. Donor: Richard Wolfe Donor Value: $60.00 8 Silent Auction Items 109 Amish Cinnamon-Nut Coffee Cake Delicious Amish cinnamon-nut coffee cake, made for you by Barb Worthen. Includes a cake container as a bonus. Donor: Barb Worthen Donor Value: Priceless! 110 Bacardi Rum Cake Enjoy this lovely and moist cake made by Paula Hougen. Donor: Paula Hougen 159 Donor Value: $15.00 Any Dessert Desired Made for YOU! 11-year old Julia can bake ANYTHING! She will make the winner any desert they crave. Please give a week's notice Donor: Julia Laarhoven Donor Value: $10.00 160 Williamsburg Peanut Shop Gift Basket Win this beautiful basket full of scrumptious offerings from the Williamsburg Peanut Shop! Donor: Williamsburg Peanut Shop Donor Value: $50.00 Electronics/Sports 149 Men's Bicycle Male road bicycle, brand name: Giant "Rincon", 15 gears, with panniers to carry stuff. Newer tires and in good condition. Yes, this bike has a new bell from Holland! Donor: Lee R. Hougen Donor Value: Priceless! 150 Inflatable Kayak with See-Through Bottom This new-to-you inflatable kayak can accommodate 2 people and their gear. It is sturdy enough to handle up to class III white water, but light enough for one adult to carry! Donor: Jane & John Nichols Donor Value: $300.00 151 Surround Sound System for the Home System includes: Pioneer Amplifier for 5.1 speaker, Infinity Speaker System, 4 L&R speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. Donor: Lee R. Hougen Donor Value: $500.00 152 Cordless Drill Cordless Drill with 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Battery Donor: Les Solomon 9 Donor Value: $50.00 Silent Auction Items Fixed Price/Multiple Tickets 100 Qigong Classes Qigong (pronounced CHEE-GONG) is the grandmother of Tai Chi. It consists of simple flowing movements, usually done standing, coordinated with breathing and focused awareness. It is easy on the knees, and improves flexibility, balance, muscle tone, and the ability to relax and focus. Please wear comfortable shoes and loose clothing. Two Sessions Offered: Session 1- Tuesdays, 7-8 pm, December 1 & 8 Session 2- Thursdays 7-8 pm, January 14 & 21 Cost: $25 for each session 2 classes per session Donor: David Hamilton Donor Value: $25.00 102 Lee's Extra Special Granola One package of Lee's Extra Special Granola--The kind that "makes your day go better." Cost: $5 per bag Donor: Lee R. Hougen Donor Value: $5.00 103 Private Group Guided Tour of Maymont Mansion in Richmond David, a docent at Maymont Mansion, will guide up to 12 people for a 90-minute private tour of this 1893 Gilded Age Mansion on a pre-arranged Thursday morning. Donor: David & Ruth Hopkinson Donor Value: $15.00 104 Autographed Book: "Choose Your Energy: Change Your Life!" by WUU member Deborah Jane Wells 10 new autographed soft cover copies of "Choose Your Energy: Change Your Life!" by WUU member Deborah Jane Wells (HayHouse/Balboa Press 2013) 10 copies at $20 each (to be sold individually); $80 total value Donor: Deborah Jane Wells Donor Value: $20.00 106 Group Babysitting Session in Fahs with YRUU Bring your child(ren) to Fahs house where the YRUU youth will babysit your bundle(s) of joy while you go holiday shopping, go on a date, take a nap, or join in the fun during the Multi Generational Dance being held in the Sanctuary at the same time! Kids can choose to be in Fahs with YRUU the whole time, or dance off some extra energy. Sunday December 13th--2:00-5:00 pm 20 spots available, by increased bids Donor: YRUU Donor Value: Priceless! 10 Silent Auction Items 161 Spring Brunch Spring Brunch for 25 people on Sunday April 24 after the 11:15 service. Come celebrate Spring the week before May Day with brunch, hyacinths, a walk around the lake and good company. All ages are welcome and this house is child friendly. Donor: Susan Walkley Donor Value: $250.00 Health and Wellness 123 2-Day First/Second Degree Level Reiki Training and Certification 2-Day First/Second Degree Level Reiki training and certification with board certified professional empowerment coach, author, Reiki Master Teacher, EFT/tapping practitioner and WUU member, Deborah Jane Wells. Modality is based on the Usui Tradition using the gentle, powerful, efficient, effective Holy Fire energy signature. **TRAINING PREREQUISITE: FIRST/SECOND DEGREE USUI REIKI CERTIFICATION $400 per person; available for purchase by up to 4 people; total value $1600 Donor: Deborah Jane Wells Donor Value: $400.00 124 3-Day Advanced/Master Teacher Level Reiki Training and Certification 3-Day Advanced/Master Teacher Level Reiki training and certification with board certified professional empowerment coach, author, Reiki Master Teacher, EFT/tapping practitioner and WUU member, Deborah Jane Wells. Modality is based on the Usui Tradition using the gentle, powerful, efficient, effective Holy Fire energy signature. **TRAINING PREREQUISITE: FIRST/SECOND DEGREE USUI REIKI CERTIFICATION. $600 per person; available for purchase by up to 4 people; total value $2400 Donor: Deborah Jane Wells Donor Value: $600.00 125 Set of four 45-minute life coaching sessions 4-session package of 45-minute life coaching sessions with board certified professional empowerment coach, author, Reiki Master Teacher, EFT/tapping practitioner and WUU member, Deborah Jane Wells. You choose the focus of each session: stress management, health/wellness, positive thinking, creativity, prosperity, life purpose, spirituality, life transition or whatever else would best support you. Donated by Deborah Jane Wells $1000 per set of 4; 3 sets available for purchase by the same or different individuals; total value $4000 Donor: Deborah Jane Wells Donor Value: $1,000.00 11 Silent Auction Items 126 3-Day Karuna Master Teacher Level Reiki Training and Certification 3-Day Karuna Master Teacher Level Reiki training and certification with board certified professional empowerment coach, author, Reiki Master Teacher, EFT/tapping practitioner and WUU member, Deborah Jane Wells. Modality is based on the Karuna Tradition using the gentle, powerful, efficient, effective Holy Fire energy signature. **TRAINING PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED/MASTER TEACHER USUI REIKI CERTIFICATION. $600 per person; available for purchase by up to 4 people; total value $2400 Donor: Deborah Jane Wells Donor Value: $600.00 127 Set of 4 45-minute energy healing sessions using Reiki and/or EFT/Tapping 4 session package of 45-minute energy healing sessions using client's choice of Reiki and/or EFT/tapping modalities with board certified professional empowerment coach, author, Reiki Master Teacher, EFT/tapping practitioner and WUU member, Deborah Jane Wells. You choose the focus of each session: stress management, health/wellness, positive thinking, creativity, prosperity, life purpose, spirituality, life transition or whatever else would best support you. Reiki treatment is also very effective for your animal companions! $600 per set of 4; 3 sets available for purchase by the same or different individuals; total value $1800 Donor: Deborah Jane Wells Donor Value: $600.00 128 Home Yoga Class Have a yoga class for yourself and select friends in your very own home! Austen is a certified Kundalini yoga teacher and can adjust the class to be extra gentle or concentrate on problem areas. Namaste! Donor: Austen Petersen Donor Value: $40.00 Services 116 Homework Help Austen will help your child with homework in English or History. Her specialty is reading comprehension. Donor: Austen Petersen Donor Value: $40.00 117 Organization of One Room Ruth will consult and organize one room in your house; garage, basement, attic, closets, or kitchens for example. Suggested time frame; three (3) two-three hour sessions to complete the job; a total of 6 to 9 hours in all. Winner provides any materials needed to complete the task. Donor: Ruth Hopkinson Donor Value: $200.00 118 An Evening of Computer Help Dave will spend one evening at your house helping you with any computer-related problem you'd like help with: purchasing advice, setting up programs, web pages, programming, getting rid of an old computer, or simply help learning how to make better use of what you have. Donor: Dave Wilcox Donor Value: $100.00 12 Silent Auction Items 119 Handyman Service Offer 1 Take advantage of one hour of handyman services provided by our own jack-of-all-trades, Patrick Dollar. Donor: Patrick Dollar Donor Value: $50.00 120 Handyman Service Offer 2 Take advantage of one hour of handyman services provided by our own jack-of-all-trades, Patrick Dollar. Donor: Patrick Dollar Donor Value: $50.00 121 Pet Sitting Services WUU's very own Office Extraordinaire and animal lover, Ellyn Stephens, will come to your home for up to 7 days at a mutually agreed time (not available this Thanksgiving week). Up to 2 visits per day within a 25-mile radius of Williamsburg. Will give love, hugs, kisses, and play (along with food, walks and whatever else your pet(s) need). Can also bring in mail, water plants, etc. Donor: Ellyn Stephens Donor Value: $200.00 122 Garage or Shed Cleanout Les will take one pickup load to the dump. Estimated 150 cubic feet of junk, etc. This includes the JCC trash coupons. Two separate offerings at $50 each. Donor: Les Solomon Donor Value: $50.00 Treasures 142 8' x 18" Japanese Silk Stoles These unique pieces have a pale aqua ground with vivid red motifs, circles on one, fans on the other, embellished with unique, very tiny tie-dyed trim. Spectacular draped on a wall, a delight swirled around a lovely lady's shoulders. Donor: Carol Sherman Donor Value: $40.00 143 Vintage Black Kimono This handsome black silk crepe piece, brought to the States in 1951, has a vivid red, light-weight silk lining and a gorgeous multi color border trim. Enjoy for luxurious lounging or for a spectacular home decor. (Display bar included) Donor: Carol Sherman Donor Value: $75.00 144 Handmade Scarf Beautiful handmade scarf is approximately 5' long by 7" wide. Mostly slate in color with luminescent gold and lavender in the mix. Donor: Beverly Levinson Donor Value: $30.00 13 Silent Auction Items 145 Golden Anniversary Photo Album Are you having a 50th anniversary or know someone who is? This brand new (never opened) Golden Anniversary photo album, white with gold trim, could be the perfect gift or keepsake Donor: Liz Snyder Donor Value: $20.00 146 Island Cowgirl Necklace This infinity symbol Island Cowgirl necklace is sterling silver plated. Donor: Rachel Delbos 147 Donor Value: $50.00 Virginia Shaped Basket of Baking Products This handsome gift basket full of locally made baking products would make a wonderful housewarming gift. Donor: Carolyn Greathouse Donor Value: $50.00 148 Vintage Kelly Green Felt Hat This vintage 1950s Valerie Modes hat would be a vintage clothing lover's dream! Simple, yet elegant, rimmed with silver and pearl details Donor: Melanie Williams Donor Value: Priceless! Unique Experiences 111 2 Tickets to Handel's Messiah Take in a performance of Handel's Messiah conducted by Benjamin Rous and performed by the Virginia Symphony and chorus. Friday, December 18th at 8:00 pm, at the at First Baptist Church, Newport News. (Possibility of exchanging for Thursday December 17 at Regents University in Virginia Beach or Saturday, December 19 at Harrison Opera House in Richmond.) Vocal Soloists: Joelle Harvey, Soprano Annie Rosen, Mezzo Brian Giebler, Tenor David Kravitz, Bass Value: $37.75 each or $75.50 for the pair Donor: Dave & Lola Warren Donor Value: $75.50 14 Silent Auction Items 112 2 Tickets to Handel's Messiah Enjoy a performance of Handel's Messiah conducted by Benjamin Rous and performed by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Friday, December 18th at 8:00 pm, at First Baptist Church, Newport News. Vocal Soloists: Joelle Harvey, Soprano Annie Rosen, Mezzo Brian Giebler, Tenor David Kravitz, Bass Value $37.75 each or $75.50 for the pair Donor: David (Dave) & Donna Stanford Donor Value: $75.50 113 Float Tank Experience at The Williamsburg Salt Spa Enjoy a session in the Float Tank at the Williamsburg Salt Spa. Experience ultimate peace and relaxation in which you spend one hour in a private specialized pod filled with ten inches of highly saturated salt water. This causes you to float completely and effortlessly atop the water, experiencing near-gravity. Donor: Nan Hart Donor Value: $50.00 114 Original Music Composition Win the treasure of a 3-5 minute composition for solo voice, and instrument (including percussion), or combination of any two. Our own Glen Morgan will write this unique composition for you. Don't miss this opportunity for a once in a lifetime gift. Donor: Glen Morgan Donor Value: Priceless! 115 Half Day of Fishing on Waller Mill Lake Enjoy a half-day on a local lake with an experienced fresh water fisherman. Enjoy the presence with nature in its glory! Learn to cast a fishing pole, work a lure and, with some patience, pull in a fish. Time to be determined. Sponsored by the City of Williamsburg Department of Recreation- Waller Mill Donor: Roy Snyder Donor Value: Priceless! 15