thank You to Our Sponsors! - University District Food Bank
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thank You to Our Sponsors! - University District Food Bank
The University District Food Bank presents its annual Benefit Auction Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 St. Demetrios Hall www.udistrictfoodbank.org Welcome Friends of the University District Food Bank! Thank you for joining us for our annual “Take a Bite out of Hunger” Benefit Auction! I’m proud to welcome you on behalf of our board of directors, staff and most importantly, our customers. This is our 20th annual Auction, which continues to serve as the primary stream of funding for our daily operations. So please give generously. We are grateful for our sponsors, whose donations help to cover the event costs. Please thank them for their generosity with your business. The University District Food Bank continues to be a vital lifeline to those in our community who need assistance. This year, the Food Bank will provide over 2.3 million pounds of food to over 5,200 families in need. During the last five years our home delivery program allowed us to expand outside of our walls and reach people where they live. In addition, our Packs For Kids program now reaches eight schools. Through this offering we aim to help children on school lunch programs have reliable and nutritious food over the weekends. As many of you know, construction has begun for the new Food Bank location on Roosevelt Avenue NE. We plan to move into that wonderful new building next June but our Capital Campaign team is still working to raise all of the funds necessary to finish construction. Every dollar you contribute during tonight’s Fund-A-Need will result in matching funds targeted towards the Capital Campaign. You will hear more details during the Live Auction. Thanks to the support in our community, the University District Food Bank remains a steadfast pillar of support in Seattle. That community support comes to us through food donations, money and volunteer time. Every month, our volunteers contribute more than 1,700 hours of service helping to stock our shelves, pack and unpack donations, assist families in making nutritious selections, and offer a kind word to everyone who comes through our door. Our local grocery stores, community food drives and farmers at the University District Farmers Market contribute food each week to keep our shelves stocked. We receive financial support from local churches, schools, businesses, foundations and you. We are all in this together, working to keep all our neighbors nourished. Special thanks to Paul Yunker, Paula Skarr and the Auction Committee for their hard work preparing for the auction, and especially to you—our guests for helping to make tonight’s event a success. Enjoy your evening and THANK YOU for your continued support of our food bank. Andy Dutton Board President University District Food Bank Auction 2015 |1 thank You to Our Sponsors! PRESENTING STAR SUPPORTING PREMIER University District Neighbors STAR PATRON Tim Barber 2 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 thank You to Our Sponsors! PATRON PATRON FRIEND Susan T. Jones Dan and Cari Wall www.seattlechildrens.org University District Food Bank Auction 2015 |3 SHAWN HAMILTON, Professional Licensed Auctioneer Shawn began his auction career at the Missouri Auction School in Kansas City and joined Stokes Auction Group Inc. in 1995. He has sold everything from equipment to livestock but has made his mark as a charity auctioneer. Shawn’s compassionate disposition and rhythmic bid calling make him a crowd favorite on the auction block. Shawn has a masters in economics and understands the impact today’s economy has on your fundraising success. His extensive background makes him a powerful auctioneer. Shawn uses his ability to understand your needs and to create a comfortable environment for your guests to give. Even with the most challenging items, Shawn creates optimal results. In spring 2004 he proved his ascension to the premier list of auctioneers when he shared the stage with a handful of A-list celebrities at Celebrity Fight Night X in Phoenix, Arizona. Shawn’s years in the auction business have brought him a wealth of experience and ideas. Shawn and his family have hosted the annual Garlic Fest on their farm in Washington State, attracting more than 13,000 people who come for food, crafts and music. He has the hands-on event planning experience that keeps him in tune with the challenges your organization may be facing. Shawn’s diverse professional background makes him one of the country’s leading auctioneers for causes. FRANK HARLAN, Master of Ceremony Frank has been a weekly volunteer at the University District Food Bank for more than five years and this is his sixth time as the MC for this event. Frank Harlan works full-time as a Secular Wedding Officiant. He creates and performs Non-Religious Wedding Ceremonies for Traditional and Same-Sex couples hosting their celebration in Seattle. His experience as an entertainer and event producer makes him a great resource for brides and grooms planning their wedding day celebration. Factoid: Since Marriage Equality was enacted in Washington, Frank has presided over weddings for several dozen LGBT couples; some from Seattle and others who came to Washington from Texas, Arizona, Utah, Alabama, Nevada, Colorado, South Carolina, Virginia, Idaho, Alaska and Wisconsin just to get married. You can see lots of pictures at SeattleOfficiant.com. 4 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 Oz-Inspired Menu Program DINNER 6:30 p.m. Salad of Arugula and Baby Frisee tossed with Rosemary Roasted Pears, Local Hazelnuts and Blue Cheese Silent One Closing (Winkie Country – Yellow) 6:45 p.m. Rustic Breads and Butter Silent Two Closing (Emerald City –- Green) Beef Short Ribs Sauerbraten 7:00 p.m. Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon, Orange and Thyme Whipped Red Garnet Yams with Cayenne and Maple Pecans Roasted Autumn Squash and Root Vegetable Cakes served with a Conserve of Cranberry, Apple and Ginger Silent Three Closing (Munchkin Country – Blue) 7:15 p.m. Welcome by Andy Dutton, Board President Guests seated and dinner served 7:30 p.m. Live Auction with Shawn Hamilton 9:15 p.m. Fund-A-Need 9:45 p.m. Check Out and Item Retrieval Auction Rules Silent Auction At registration you will receive a bid number. No valid bids are possible without this number. You must use only your own number. The Silent Auction begins at 5:30 p.m. when doors open. All items have an adjacent bid number space opposite the desired bid amount. Each new bid must equal or exceed the required increment as shown on the bid sheet. If an entry is not legible, the next legible entry will be used. If you want to secure the purchase of an item, write your bid number in the box labeled “Guaranteed Purchase” and it’s yours. Once a Guaranteed Bid has been entered, bidding on that item is finished. Portions of the Silent Auction will close at three separate times during the evening. The closing times will be announced. The bidding on that section ceases when the closing is announced. The closing bid, circled by an auction official, constitutes the winning bid. In the event of a dispute, the Auction Coordinator shall act as the final authority. University District Food Bank Auction 2015 |5 Live Auction Bidding will commence when the Auctioneer begins at approximately 7:30 p.m. To enter a bid, signal either the auctioneer or one of the spotters located around the room by raising your bid number. Use only the bid number assigned to you. Please hold your bid number so the Auctioneer can easily see it. The Auctioneer will acknowledge successful bidders at the conclusion of each Live Item. Acceptance of this acknowledgement constitutes a legal contract to buy. You will then sign an acknowledgement which will be brought to your table. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion to determine the winning bid or to re-offer the item in dispute. Dessert Dash The Dessert Dash is a group activity. At each table there are Dessert Dash bid sheets. When the auctioneer gives the signal, table guests will have an opportunity to place their bids individually. The Dessert bid sheets will be collected and tabulated by the assigned table captain for each table. The table captain then writes the total of all his/her individual table bid sheets on the front of the envelope. A runner will collect each table’s envelope and order them from the highest to lowest. The Auctioneer will announce the order and a person from each table will be able to “dash” and choose their dessert. In case of ties, the first one to the table wins. Best of Live Raffle Rules 1. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Raffle table. 2. Each purchase includes a chance to win one Live Auction item. 3. The winning number will be drawn at the beginning of the Live Auction. 4. You must be present to win. 5. Ticket sales begin at 5:30 p.m. and will continue until all 100 chances have been purchased. 6. You may charge your raffle purchase to your bid number account if you have registered for Express Pay at Registration. All other purchases must be made with cash at time of purchase. Payment Placing your bid number on a bid sheet or presenting it during the Live Auction constitutes a legal contract to purchase the item. All sales are final and there will be no exchanges or refunds unless so specified at the time of sale. All items must be paid for by the evening’s end unless you are using the Express Pay system in which case credit card amounts will be processed by the next business day. If you are not using Express Pay, payment of cash or check will be accepted. The signer/designated bidder must make payment for items that are jointly purchased by two or more parties. The designated bidder shall be responsible for making arrangements for reimbursement from the co-purchasers. The Check Out/Payment station will open at 9:45 p.m. Please do not begin checking out until after this time. If you are using Express Pay a receipt will 6 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 be given to you at checkout marked PAID which will allow you to retrieve your items at the Item Retrieval Station. You must receive a receipt marked PAID before you retrieve your items. All items not removed auction night will become property of the University District Food Bank unless prior arrangements are made. Express Pay This year we are using the Express Pay method of payment. Express Pay accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express. When you register you will have the opportunity to let the auction staff know your preferred method of payment. If you elect to use Express Pay we will swipe your credit card and verify your contact information. At the end of the evening you will be given a receipt listing all the items you have won. You may pick up your receipt any time after 9:45 p.m. It will be marked PAID and you can proceed to Item Retrieval to pick up your items. Thanks to the following special people! Board of Directors Andy Dutton, President Sean Sessions, Vice-President Jennifer Everett, Treasurer Carol Cabe, Secretary Brooke Anderson Nancy Bolin Natalia Fior Sophie Kauffman Justin Marx David Ollee Paula Skarr Jeff Staples Dan Whalen Auction Committee Paula Skarr, Auction Chair Brooke Anderson Carol Cabe Sophie Kauffman Paul Yunker Nancy Bolin Patron Ticket Buyers Pamela Cardone Mary Davis Bruce Davis Robert DeLuca Ben Dickinson Barbara Gangwer Hallie Goertz Holly Johnson Jim Johnson MarLen Kaiser Buzz McCoullough Carol McMahon Chris Mefford Heather Mefford Eric Schinfeld Edna Shim Henry Wedelstaedt Rebecca Zanatta University Kiwanis Cover Illustration Page Eaton Invitation Printing Jay Milton Graphics Curt Milton Volunteers Betsy Wheeler Celia Donohue Foster School of Business Frank Harlan Leslie Kelly Marla Malone One Brick Robyn Greenfield Starbucks Trish Twomey Jim Adams Kailin Mooney Video Aimie Vallat Noah Dassel In Kind Donations Cameron Catering Ivar’s Seafood Restaurants Curt Milton University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 7 Live Auction 1. Raffle — Your Button is Your Ticket to Oz The auction will be aglow with yellow brick road and ruby slipper buttons from the Land of Oz. One will have the winning number attached. When it’s time for the raffle, you may be the person chosen to get the first pick of several Live Auction items. Choose from the following: #2 Board Wine Basket—there’s no place like home to drink them! #3 Margaritas on the Beach! A Mazátlan vacation #4 Cooking Class for Four With the Hot Stove Society #5 A Dawg Day afternoon (and evening) #10 Kathleen Flinn Cooking Class and Dinner for Six #15 Sun Mountain Lodge — we escaped the fires! #16 Handyman — relax while your work is done #17 Three-Night Stay at Tumble Creek in Suncadia Resort #18 Moroccan Feast for Ten 2. Board Wine Basket — There’s No Place Like Home to Drink Them! Board Wine Basket includes some of the best wine from Seattle Urban Wineries: 2012 Domanico Cellars Carmenere “Le Trove”, Alder Ridge Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills 2010 Stomani Cellars Barbera, 24k Vineyard, Wahluke Slope 2012 Animale Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley 2012 Wilridge Estate Nebbiolo, Wilridge Vineyard, Naches Heights 2010 O S Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Elephant Mountain Vineyards, Yakima Valley 2011 Eight Bells Winery Cabernet Sauvignon David’s Block, Red Willow Vineyard, Yakima Valley 2010 Almquist Family Vintners Syrah, Boushey Vineyard, Yakima Valley 2011 Note Bene Cellars Malbec, Verhey Vineyard, Yakima Valley 2011 Scarborough Winery “The Royale”, Columbia Valley 2011 Fall Line Winery Red Willow Vineyard, Yakima Valley 2012 Cloudlift Cellars “Halcyon”, Horse Heaven Hills 2006 Cadence Winery Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mountain Value: $500 Thank you, University District Food Bank Board of Directors 3. Margaritas On the Beach! A Mazátlan Vacation Picture yourself sunning on the warm Mazátlan beach while your friends are slogging through Seattle’s rainy weather. This certificate is for a sevennight stay in a one bedroom condo sleeping 4 with full kitchen. The condo 8 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 may be booked up to 10 months in advance on a space available basis. This vacation is valid for one year from the event date. Travel must be completed within that one year period, except that within 60 days of expiration, a onetime extension may be purchased for $75, allowing an additional 6 months to use the certificate. Only Holiday Blackout Dates apply. These are Thanksgiving Thursday-Sunday and Christmas 12/21-12/31. The rest of the year is available for booking. Value: $1,250 Thank you, Vacation Internationale 4. Cooking Class for Four With the Hot Stove Society Imagine learning tricks and tips from Seattle’s best chefs. That’s what’s going on at the Hot Stove Society, the cooking school from Tom Douglas. Featuring the talents from the award-winning chef/restaurateur’s exceptional culinary team, the class calendar is stuffed with many tasty options from cider tasting to knife skills to soup dumplings. The auction winner who purchases this can choose from a long list of classes. Reservations are essential and based on availability. Offer expires Oct. 15, 2016. Value: $700 Thank you, Tom Douglas Restaurants and Hot Stove Society 5. Cocktail Party for Forty — Celebrate with Cameron Catering Cameron Catering is celebrating ten years of creating our delicious auction fare with a 1920’s themed “Speakeasy Party” on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Clubhouse on Queen Anne from 7-10 p.m. They will provide delicious appetizers (you know they do great work!) and a signature “20’s” cocktail. Three local distillers will be providing tastes and their own spin on cocktails. Tickets: $75 each Thank you, Cameron Catering, David LeClaire, and Melinda Wells 6. Mai Tais At Sunset — One-week Stay at WorldMark Kailua-Kona Resort April 10-17, 2016 + Two Delta Air Lines First-Class Tickets Travel first class on Delta Air Lines to Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. Your one bedroom condo for the week, across the street from the ocean and public beach, sleeps four. Spend your days lazing at the beach, shopping or sightseeing. Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park is a day trip away. Nothing is too far from the wonderful WorldMark Kona Resort. Note: Kona condo vacation dates can be changed. Auction winner must contact donor prior to March 10, 2016, to change dates. Delta tickets can be used for any destination in the lower 48 states plus other Hawaiian cities. Value: $4,760 Thank you, Delta Air Lines and George and Emily Ptasinski University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 9 7. A Dawg Day Afternoon (and Evening) They’re young and they’re growing! Coach Peterson likes what he is seeing from his team. You will too. Here are two Apple Cup tickets for the Huskies vs. Cougars on Friday, November 27. This package includes gift cards to the University Village (valued at $375) and a one night stay at Hotel Deca Sky Premium Room in the University District. University Village gift basket including $150 University Village gift card, $75 Sole Food gift card, $50 Kid’s Club gift card, $50 InSpa gift card and $50 of candy from The Confectionery. Value: $664 Thank you, Hotel Deca, University Village, Laurie Johnson and Dawn Smith 8. Two Unrestricted Alaska Airlines tickets The transportation is completely unrestricted, good on Alaska Airlines and/ or Horizon Air, and does not have any blackout dates applied. Authorization forms are good for one year from the date of issue. Value: $2,500 Thank you, Alaska Airlines 9. Magnum Frenzy — Treat Yourself and Your Friends to a Special Bottle Be the first to raise your bid card to claim a bottle . These magnums represent some of the best wines Washington has to offer. Drink it now or save it for a special occasion. ❖ Magnum of Gilbert Cellars 2012 Left Bank Bordeaux-inspired blend:49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, 14% Malbec, and 7% Petit Verdot. Vineyards: Doc Steward, Chukar, River Ridge and 24K Vinyards. Tasting Notes: Deep, dark, ripe, and refined. Aromas of the freshest blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries overlay those of caramelized sugar. Made more interesting with a subtle hint of smoke or graphite. The palate is balanced, supportive, and well-crafted with firm tannins, present acidity, and restrained alcohol. A fine wine equally at home with special occasions or the weeknight burger. Value: $60 ❖ Magnum of 2011 Dunham Cellars Syrah signed by winemaker Dan Wampfler Varietal: 100% Syrah Vineyards : Lewis Estate Vineyard, Phinny Hill Vineyard Tasting Notes: Ripe cranberry and cinnamon compote gently touched with black truffle and chestnut. Lush, vibrant, balanced with violets, tamarind and clove for a silky mouthful. Value: $70 ❖ Magnum of Syncline Wine 2013 Mourvedre, Columbia Valley Vineyards: 47% Alder Ridge Vineyard (Horse Heaven Hills) 28% Force Ma- 10 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 jeure (Red Mountain) 25% Heart of the Hill (Red Mountain) Appellation: Columbia Valley (53% Red Mountain, 47% Horse Heaven Hills) Varietal: 100% Mourvedre Tasting Notes: Uniting Red Mountain’s intensity, brilliant acidity and tannin structure with Horse Heaven’s lush fruit flavors and texture, Syncline Winery has created a blend that offers juicy plum, black raspberry, cassis and savory flavors with hints of wet stone and herbs de Provence. The aromas are complemented by a rich, layered mouthfeel and bright finish. Value: $75 ❖ Magnum of Saviah Cellars 2012 Une Valee Red Wine Walla Walla Valley Blend: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot Vineyards: McClellan Estate, Anna Marie, and Seven Hills Vineyards Tasting Notes: The 2012 vintage of Saviah Cellars flagship blend, Une Vallee is a beautiful expression of the nearly perfect growing conditions from their most coveted blocks of fruit in the Walla Walla Valley. It has a harmonious nature, with a mineral accented blackberry, current, and cherry fruit mingling with a dusky spice. Artfully balanced acidity with silky smooth tannins and a long pleasing finish. This wine will age nicely and you will be handsomely rewarded for your patience. Enjoy! Note: The 2012 Saviah Cellars Une Vallee is sold out at the winery. The auction is the only place that you can find it. Value: $80 ❖ Magnum of 2011 Guardian Cellars Alibi Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot Vineyard: Obelisco, Klipsun, Ciel du Cheval Production: 450 cases Tasting Notes: This Red Mountain delight is happiness in a bottle. This lovely wine features a nose of black cherry, blackberry, mocha and a hint of bay leaf that carry over with a bite of fresh cherry and vanilla in the mouth. Value: $86 ❖ Magnum of Adamant Cellars 2012 Merlot Walla Walla Valley Varietal 100% Walla Walla Valley Merlot Vineyards: Dwelley and Minnick Hills Walla Walla Valley Tasting Notes: A plump & vibrant mouthful of juicy black cherry, dates, espresso, & silky blackberry flavors that linger with a graceful, delicate, & expressive finish of firm tannins and white pepper. This small lot release of 150- cases aged for 2-years in barrel. Value: $90 ❖ Magnum of Kontos Cellars 2011 Atatus Blend: 50% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Cabernet Franc Vinyards: The Alatus is a signature blend consisting of 5 premiere vineyards. Seven Hills, Seven Hills West, Pepper Bridge and Les Collines. Tasting Notes: A tantalizing mixture of raspberry, dark cherry, and nutmeg. This blend creates a wine for all occasions that is sturdy enough to stand up University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 11 to any meal. 91 Points - Wine Spectator Value: $90 ❖ Magnum of 2011 Baer Ursa Varietals: 43% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon Production: 1011 Cases Produced Vineyards: 100% Stillwater Creek Vineyard Tasting Notes: Their signature blend returns, loaded with fresh red fruit notes – red currant, pomegranate, and plum, punctuated with fragrant vanilla, black tea, and savory bay leaf. This medium-bodied wine is plush on the palate with a lifted finish. Value: $100 ❖ Magnum of Kiona Winery 2012 Estate Red Mountain Reserve Signed by Winemaker Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc Vineyards: Heart of the Hill (80%), Kiona Estate (20%) Tasting Notes - As is the case with the Red Mountain AVA in general, Cabernet Sauvignon’s influence here is paramount. Clone 2 and Clone 8 variants from their Heart of the Hill vineyard contribute opulent, powerful, velvety tannins and structure along with tremendous dark fruit. 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine -”This Cabernet-based blend offers lovely black cherry flavors and scents of violet, with a hint of licorice and substantial, ripe tannins on the palate. It can age for at least another 6 years, though it is drinking quite nicely already.” Value: $100 ❖ Magnum of Thurston Wolfe Winery 2006 Zephyr Ridge Petite Sirah Varietal: 100% Petit Sirah Vineyard: Zephyr Ridge (Horse Heaven Hills) Tasting Notes: 2006 is Thurston Wolfe Winery’s fifth release of 100% Washington State Petite Sirah. Known as Durif in France, this variety was misidentified as a selection of Syrah when originally introduced into California. The vines were planted in 1998 at the Zephyr Ridge Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills. After 14 months barrel aging, the wine was bottled in December 2007. The resulting wine has spice and dark berry and cherry aromas with intense color and a surprisingly smooth finish. 425 cases produced. Gold Medals, Dallas Morning News and Central Washington Wine Competition! Double Platinum, Wine Press Northwest! Value: $125 Thank you, Adamant Cellars, Baer Winery, Dunham Cellars, Gilbert Cellars, Guardian Cellars, Kiona Vineyards and Winery, Kontos Cellars, Saviah Cellars, Syncline Winery, Thurston Wolfe Winery, and Walla Walla Vintners 12 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 10. Kathleen Flinn Cooking Class and Dinner for Six Details in the Addendum Value: $500 Thank you, Kathleen Flinn and Michael Klozar 11. Bloomer Mansion — The Beach at Its Best Consider this: A three-night stay in a historic six bedroom home on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula. Walk to the beach and to local restaurants, galleries, antique shops and more. It’s the perfect place for a getaway or a family reunion with room for 12-14 people. There’s a fully equipped kitchen, two recreation rooms, ping pong and pool tables plus a hot tub you can enjoy in any weather—day or night. Good from September 21, 2015 until June 17, 2016, excluding holidays. Value: $1,800 Thank you, Bloomer Estates 12. Two Holland America Cruise Tickets — No Expiration Date! “My bags are packed and I’m ready to go”…..Where would YOU go? This Holland America certificate is good for a ten day cruise anywhere in the world, excluding Alaska Cruise Tours, Grand Voyages, Holiday Cruises and World Cruises, up to 10 days duration, subject to availability. The certificate has no expiration date. Value: $7,328 Thank you, Holland America 13. Fund-A-Need: Healthy Food $5,000 funds Packs For Kids during the summer when school is not in session. We provide and distribute backpacks of food through our partnership with HIP, another local nonprofit, at each of their five Northeast Seattle meal sites on Fridays. $2,500 will fund a week’s worth of shelf stable, low fat milk (and milk alternatives) or a month’s worth of Farmers Market Vouchers $1,000 allows us to buy two weeks supply of formula and diapers for the 25 families with infants that we serve every week. $500 buys a week’s supply of fresh, locally grown produce from our partner farms at the Puget Sound Food Hub for the 85 families on our home delivery program. $250 provides enough oranges for us to offer two pounds to each family that visit us for a day $100 funds the fresh fruits that we include in our Packs For Kids program each week $50 lets us buy a case of military-styled can openers to distribute to our customers experiencing homelessness throughout the year University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 13 14. Dessert Dash — Something Sweet for Everyone Professional and home chefs have created delectable desserts for you. Each table has the chance to claim its own sweet treat from the Dessert Table. The bids from each table will be compiled. The table with the highest bid gets first choice! Don’t worry, there is something for everyone! DONOR DESSERT Andy Dutton Walnut Dacquoise Bakery Nouveau Classic Chocolate Cake Brian Clayton Assorted Costco Desserts Brooke Anderson Petite Tortes Buzz McCollough Caramel Macadamia Nut Chocolate Ganache Tart Cameron Catering Chocolate Earthquake Cake, Pear Rosemary Upside Down Cake Coyle’s Bakeshop Chocolate Buttercream Cake Deb Nelson Cookies and Cheesecake De Tutino Italian Almond Tart Essential Baking Chocolate Hazelnut Toret Flying Apron Café Vegan, Gluten-Free Chocolate Ganache Cake Jane Lamb Zebra Bar Brownies Jennifer Everett Apple Pie Joe Gruber Homemade Port & Assorted Chocolate Truffles Justin Marx Kate Siegel (Sweet Tooth Cake Company) Custom Cake Madison Park Bakery White Cake With Chocolate Frosting Mighty-O Donuts Assorted Donuts Rebecca Zanatta Lemon Bitch Cake & Chocolate Bitch Cake Shirley Towner Carrot Cake & Two Cream Pies Simply Desserts White Chocolate Cake Trish Twomey Red Velvet Cake Trophy Cupcakes Assorted Cupcakes Whole Foods Chocolate Eruption Cake & Flourless Almond Torte Yippie-Pie-Yay Pie 15. Sun Mountain Lodge — We Escaped the Fires! A two night stay at Sun Mountain Lodge in Washington’s scenic Methow Valley. Relax in a Gardner Room with rustic beauty while enjoying a spec- 14 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 tacular view of Mt. Gardner. Special furnishings, fireplaces and artwork make this the ultimate cozy fall or winter stay, and wireless internet is available if you want to stay connected. The package includes either dinner for two at the lodge, excluding alcohol and gratuity, or $100 gift card for a spa treatment. The hotel gift card excludes July, August, holidays and is subject to availability. Value: $800 Thank you, Dan Whalen, Rick Wheeler, and Sun Mountain Lodge 16. Handyman — Relax While Your Work is Done A day of handyman service from RW Handyman! Let RW tackle your “to do” list while you do something from your wish list. Eight hours of handyman service to be scheduled at your convenience. Certificate expires within one year. Value: $520 Thank you, RW Handyman 17. Three-Night Stay at Tumble Creek in Suncadia Resort Enjoy a three night stay in beautiful cabin in Tumble Creek with access to pool, hot tub and gym facilities. The cabin sleeps six comfortably but more are welcome. Make arrangements with Brooke Anderson, a member of the Food Bank Board. The two golfers in your group can add a round of golf at either Prospector or Rope Rider Gold Courses. These two courses offer different challenges and opportunities to improve your game. Golf cart included. Value: $950 Thank you, Ryan & Brooke Anderson, and Suncadia 18. Moroccan Feast For Ten An authentic Moroccan feast for ten prepared by Berber Chef Khadija, formerly of the Treet Café could be yours. Khadija will come to your home to teach you and your friends how to cook a complete Moroccan dinner. You will spend three hours cooking and learning about Moroccan culture through food preparation. THEN you get to eat what you prepared! Khadija will supply the oils and spices. The winning bidder will supply the ingredients. Please contact Khadija to set the date and then one month ahead to plan your special menu. Value: $500 Thank you, Khadija 19. “If/Then” with Idina Menzel — Theater Tickets at the Paramount Theatre Here’s a chance for you and three friends to enjoy the bright lights of Broadway in Seattle. Watch the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical “If/ Then” at the Paramount. Check out the sets, lighting and costumes up close University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 15 during your own private backstage tour. This package includes four theater tickets (house seats) and a backstage tour. Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date between November 3-8, 2015. Contact donor by October 28, 2015 to arrange. Value: $500 Thank you, Erica Norgaard Silent Auction One — Yellow 100. Fall Themed Wreath to Celebrate the Season! Value: $70 Thank you, Mary Pat & Bryan Smith 101. Four ($30) Gift Cards to Night Light Nail Salon in Wallingford At Night Light Nails, quality is their passion. They use only the finest products to create beautiful hands, nails, and feet while skillfully trained technicians exceed all your expectations. Value: $120 Thank you, Night Light Nail Salon 102. Wrought Iron Bird Hooks Birds on a 22" branch with five hooks. Will look perfect near a door for keys or jackets. Value: $30 Thank you, Rick Wheeler 103. Book & Coffee: Gift Cards to University Book Store and Ugly Mug Cafe Value: $100 Thank you, Friends of the University District Food Bank and University Book Store 104. Burgundy “Victorian” Hand-Crocheted Afghan Value: $50 Thank you, Shirley Towner 105. Handmade Birdhouse Handmade cedar birdhouse with a copper roof. Made for small songbirds. Has a movable wall for ease of cleaning. Value: $40 Thank you, Bert and Anita Mount 16 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 106. Thanksgiving Metal Bucket Gift Basket Basket includes Starbuck’s Café Verona coffee, kitchen towel, and bag of Almond Roca. Enjoy! Value: $35 Thank you, Linda Rethke 107. Which Burger Reigns Supreme: Burgermaster, Lunchbox Laboratory,or McDonalds? Package includes gift cards to: McDonalds ($85), Lunchbox Laboratory (2x $25), and Burgermaster ($25). Lunchbox Laboratory gift certificates, 2x$25, are good at all Lunchbox Laboratory locations: South Lake Union, Bellevue, and Gig Harbor. The certificates have no cash value, gratuity not included. Serving Seattle since 1952, Burgermaster offers quality, cooked-to-order food from fresh ingredients. Enjoy this gift certificate worth $25 at one of their five locations: Aurora, Bellevue, Everett, Mill Creek, and University. Value: $160 Thank you, Burgermaster, Lunchbox Laboratory, and Friends of the University District Food Bank 108. Seven Hills Winery 2012 Riesling, 2013 Pinot Gris and 2014 Dry Rosé ❖ 2012 Riesling, Columbia Valley. Vineyards: Willard, Snipes, and Evergreen Vineyards. Varietal: 100% Riesling ❖ 2013 Pinot Gris, Oregon. Vineyards: Select Umpqua and Willamette Valley sites. Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris ❖ 2014 Dry Rosé, Columbia Valley. Vineyards: McClellan Estate, den Hoed and Lonesome Springs. Varietals: 84% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petite Verdot, 8% Malbec Value: $49 Thank you, Seven Hills Winery 109. Frisbee Lessons With World Champion Randy Silvey Two one-hour Frisbee lessons with 6 time World Freestyle Frisbee champion Randy Silvey. Value: $100 Thank you, Randy Silvey 110. Cruise and Chowder: Ivar’s and Argosy Cruise Gift Cards Ivar’s and Kidd Valley Restaurants Gift Card is valid at Ivar’s, Kidd Valley, and Alki Spud locations. Not valid at any other Spud locations or Ivar’s and Kidd Valley Stadium locations (e.g. Century Link Field, Husky Stadium, or Cheney Stadium). Package includes Argosy Harbor Cruise for four. Since 1949, Argosy Cruises has been a favorite attraction for millions of people. Guests enjoy a narrated 1-hour sightseeing tour of Seattle’s vibrant and hisUniversity District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 17 toric harbor, with never-ending skyline views of the city, the Space Needle, and Mt. Rainier. With wide-open outdoor decks, this fascinating tour attraction is perfect for visitors and locals alike. This tour is often run on the Spirit of Seattle™. It’s the perfect thing to do in Seattle with kids. Value: $142 Thank you, Argosy Cruises and Ivar’s and Kidd Valley Restaurants 111. Walla Walla Rosé 1 Rosé is a great wine to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey! Wine includes: ❖ 2014 Saviah Cellars Rosé Walla Walla Valley Vineyard: Dugger Creek Vineyard. Varietal: 50% Sangiovese, 50% Barbera. ❖ 2014 Tertulia Cellars Tempranillo Rosé Walla Walla Valley Vineyard: Riviera Gallets Estate Vineyard. Varietal: 100% Tempranillo ❖ 2014 “The Magician’s Assistant” Cabernet Franc Rosé Yakima Valley Vineyard: Blackrock. Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc ❖ Palencia Winery 2014 Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley Pinot Noir Rosé Vineyard: Two Gun. Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir ❖ Maninna Cellars 2013 Maddily Rosé Vineyard: Cali Estate Vineyard. Varietal: 100% Sangiovese. ❖ Maison Bleue Winery 2014 “Lisette” Rosé of Grenache Vineyard: Boushey. Varietals: 86% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre, 4% Cinsault and 3% Viognier. Value: $108 Thank you, Paul Yunker 112. Eyes on Fremont Gift Card $100 gift card to be used towards a complete pair of glasses (frame and Rx lenses). Certificate expires 10/24/16. Value: $100 Thank you, Eyes on Fremont 113. The UDFB Beader Sterling silver set with “Emerald City” dyed green quartz. Set on sterling silver earwires. Value: $90 Thank you, Carol Cabe 114. Light Purple Amethyst Silver Earrings Value: $60 Thank you, Carol Cabe 18 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 115. Haircut with Celine from University Village Gene Juarez Salon & Spa Value: $50 Thank you, Gene Juarez Salons & Spa at University Village 116. Beer, Pizza, and Performance Package includes two admissions to Jet City Improv and Big Time Brewery Full Flight Beer Tasting and Medium Pizza for Two. Jet City Improv is Seattle’s own brand of short-form improv comedy. Every show is a blast of brand new scenes, games, and songs, all based on audience suggestions and crafted into pure comedy by Jet City Improv’s seasoned improvisers for 22 years (and counting). Value: $70 Thank you, Big Time Brewery and Jet City Improv 117. Magnum of Alexander Valley Vineyard 2013 Sin Zin The 2012 is 100% Zinfandel with aromas of spice, black pepper, dark fruits and vanilla. This refined, well balanced Zinfandel has spicy flavors of plum and black cherry along with black pepper and cocoa powder. There is nice acidity and length to the finish. Value: $60 Thank you, Alexander Valley Vineyards 118. Wine Tasting and Brick Oven Pizza for Four at Novelty HillJanuik Winery Novelty Hill Januik is known for their award-winning Washington State Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blanc as well as their sleek, modern winery design, expansive gardens and outdoor patio, they are open to guests from 11-5 daily. Note brick oven pizza is only available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. No reservation required. Value: $68 Thank you, Novelty Hill - Januik Winery 119. Rose Consultation + City People’s Garden Store John Harmeling is a master consulting Rosarian for the Seattle and American Rose Societies. John will consult with you regarding your rose garden anywhere within 45 minutes of Bothell. City People’s Garden Store gift card may be used for any garden store items. No expiration. Value: $95 Thank you, City People’s Garden Store and John Harmeling 120. Lodge 3 Quart Cast Iron Deep Skillet - American Made Since 1896 + Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook The Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Covered Skillet excels whether used in the University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 19 oven, on a range or over an open fire. This skillet is great for deep frying, frying and even baking. When company is coming, your skillet will serve you and everyone very well. Value: $80 Thank you, Leslie Kelly 121. $75 Gift Card to Poquitos Mexican Food Upscale spot serving Mexican classics & margaritas in a bright interior with ironwork & tiles. No restrictions, no expiration. Value: $75 Thank you, Poquitos 122. Bowl of Cookbooks Annabel Langbein’s “Simple Pleasures, The Free Range Cook” and “The Vegetarian Flavor Bible” by Karen Page and a jar of vanilla pear butter. Value: $60 Thank you, Hildy Ko 123. Four Bottles of Ehrenfelser from Okanagan Valley, B.C. Development Director Paul Yunker picked up these bottles of Ehrenfelser from a recent trip to Kelowna, BC. Erhenfelser is a dry to off-dry white wine that thrives in British Columbia - Okanagan Valley. It can be sipped alone or pairs well with spicy foods. Be the only one on your block with a bottle of Erhenfelser! Bottles include: Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2014 Ehrenfelser, Mount Boucherie Family Estate Winery 2013 Ehrenfelser, CedarCreek Estate Winery 2013 Ehrenfelser, and Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2013 Ehrenfelser. Value: $80 Thank you, Paul Yunker 124. Eastlake: Cicchetti Kitchen & Bar + Neigbhorhood Grills Neighborhood Grills Gift cards (2x$25) can be used at any Neighborhood Grills location - Greenlake, Eastlake, Lake Forest Park, or Bremerton. No cash value, gratuity not included. Cicchetti, Serafina’s sister restaurant, boasts exquisite Mediterranean cuisine, unique specialty cocktails and an extensive wine list. Gift certificate expires 10/24/16. Cannot be applied to gratuity. Value: $100 Thank you, Cicchetti Kitchen & Bar and Neighborhood Grills 125. Handcrafted Serving Platter Value: $125 Thank you, Gale Lurie Pottery 20 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 126. North Seattle Veterinary Clinic Gift Card Certificate is good for one comprehensive wellness exam. Note: not redeemable for cash, items, or other services. Valid for one pet only. Value: $60 Thank you, North Seattle Veterinary Clinic 127. Eltana Gift Card The gift certificate is good at any Eltana Wood-Fired Bagel Cafe location. Value: $100 Thank you, Edna Shim 128. Russell Wilson Signed Mini Football + Seahawks Swag Swag includes super bowl cup, sport utility gloves, lanyard, neck tag, window decal, and money clip. Value: $75 Thank you, Joe Gruber and Seattle Seahawks 129. Museums: Nordic, Henry and Burke Six guest passes to the Nordic Heritage Museum: The Nordic Heritage Museum shares Nordic culture with people of all ages and backgrounds by exhibiting art and objects, preserving collections, providing educational and cultural experiences, and serving as a community gathering place. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. One-year Henry Art Gallery Household Membership: Membership includes: Unlimited free admissions to all Henry exhibitions, 15% discount in the café, Molly’s at the Henry, discounts on Henry exhibition catalogues, subscriptions to museum’s newsletter, discounts on educational programs, lectures, and films, invitations to the Henry’s events and exhibition openings, and free admission to museums in the College and University Art Museums Reciprocal Program. Admission for Four to Burke Museum: The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture was founded in 1885. It is the oldest public museum in Washington and was designated the State Museum in 1899. Its administration resides with the University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences Value: $163 Thank you, Henry Art Gallery, Nordic Heritage Museum, and The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 130. Bushnell Ceramics Cake Plate Value: $75 Thank you, Judith Bushnell Ceramics 131. Paint the Town + Seattle ReCreative Package includes Paint the Town and Seattle ReCreative early artists “Paint Playground” gift cards. University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 21 Tap into your inner Picasso! Come to Paint the Town in University Village to paint a set of four salad/dessert plates. You will leave your painted plates at the studio to be clear glazed and fired, and the finished masterpieces will be ready for pick up in one week! The donation includes everything- plates, paint, glaze and firing! Seattle ReCreative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting creativity, community and environmental stewardship through creative reuse and arts education. In their children’s art classes, they emphasize process-oriented, explorative art making through hands-on, sensory-based art experiences that excite children’s imaginations, curiosity and creativity. The Early Artist “Paints Playground” pass runs Monday through Saturday morning between 10am and 12pm or Friday “Crafternoons” from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Value: $120 Thank you, Paint the Town and Seattle ReCreative 132. International Distirct: Uwajimaya + Bush Gardens + Wing Luke Museum Uwajimaya gift certificate can be used at one of their Uwajimaya location Seattle (600 5th Ave S), Bellevue (699 120th Ave NE), Renton (501 S. Grady Way), or Beaverton, Oregon (10500 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy). The package includes Bush Gardens Gift Card ($50) and four admissions to the Wing Luke Museum. The Wing Luke Museum is dedicated to immersing you in uniquely American stories of survival, success, conflict, compassion and hope. Through their guided tours and ongoing exhibitions, you can experience real life stories of the Asian Pacific American community. Value: $135 Thank you, Uwajimaya, Bush Gardens, and Wing Luke Muesum 133. DRY Soda Swag Bag Say cheers to a cocktail party in a bag! DRY Soda recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, a groundbreaking Seattle-based company launched by a busy mother looking for an alternative to sugary soda pop. This boozy gift bag includes a cocktail shaker, DRY soda and a bottle of Sun Liquor Rum, as well as recipes for making some refreshing cocktails. Value: $100 Thank you, Leslie Kelly 134. Happy Halloween Gift Basket Basket includes: mini candy bar bouquet, ghost napkins, Tootsie Roll pops, three boxes of Crackerjack, two packages cup cake wrappers and picks, and peanut butter cups. Value: $35 Thank you, Linda Rethke 22 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 135. Four Admission Passes to EMP Museum EMP Museum is a leading-edge, non-profit museum, dedicated to the ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary popular culture. With its roots in rock ‘n roll, EMP serves as a gateway museum, reaching multigenerational audiences through our collections, exhibitions and educational programs, using interactive technologies to engage and empower our visitors. Note: the passes do not include admission into special exhibitions. Passes expire June 30, 2016. Value: $100 Thank you, EMP Museum 136. Rosé Basket A lovely rosé, crystal stems to sip from, bubbled glass dish with chocolates, a beeswax candle and a couple of towels - just in case... Value: $65 Thank you, Karen Ko 137. Ride Bicycles Bicycle Tune Up Gift Card Note: Parts not included with bike tune up. Certificate expires April 30, 2016. Value: $95 Thank you, Ride Bicycles 138. Vios Cafe at Third Place Books Gift Cards Package contains two ($50) Vios Cafe at Third Place Books gift cards. Note: Card is only valid at 6504 20th Ave. NE location. Value: $100 Thank you, Vios Cafe & Pub at Third Place Books 139. Mannina Cellars + Quinta de Rorriz 2000 Vintage Port ❖ Mannina Cellars 2012 Vineyard: Estate Cali Vineyard. Varietals: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 4% Sangiovese. ❖ Quinta de Roriz 2000 Vintage Port Value: $82 Thank you, Fred and Teri Andrew and Mannina Cellars 140. Great Pubs: Naked City + Forecasters Pub Gift Cards to Naked City Brewery & Taphouse ($25) and Forecasters Pub ($50). Enjoy a fabulous pub experience at the Redhook Brewery. The card may be used for any of the following: a delicious lunch or dinner at Forecasters Public House located inside Redhook’s premier brewing facility in Woodinville; go for a tour of Redhook’s state of the art brewery; shop in Redhook’s retail store for apparel & beer gear; or enjoy their tasty beverages. University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 23 Note: Card not redeemable for refundable for cash, can not be used for beer to go purchases, and lost or stolen cards will not be replaced. Value: $75 Thank you, Naked City Brewery & Taphouse and Redhook Brewery 141. A few items from the ‘hoods! Package includes Elysian t-shirt (Fremont), “Up Your Ave” t-shirt (U District), Bull Moose Festival t-shirt (Roosevelt), Friends of Green Lake ball cap, and Fremont teapot. Value: $65 Thank you, Karen Ko 142. Mystery Box Mystery box includes TV, light, music and speed. Value: $174.25 143. New Roots Organics Gift Card Winner receives two standard bins of fresh organic produce delivered to recipient’s door. Note: must be in New Roots Organics delivery area - see website (newrootsorganics.com) for details. Value: $75 Thank you, New Roots Organics 144. Coffee and Movie: Vios Cafe + Landmark Package contains four VIP Passes to Landmark Theatres ($42) and gift cards to Vios Café at Third Place Books ($100) Landmark Theatre passes are valid for one admission to see a film at a Landmark Theatre. You can choose from Seven Gables, Guild 45th, or Crest Cinema in Seattle. Not valid when a “no-pass” policy is advertised. Expires 12/31/16. Vios Cafe at Third Place Books gift card is only valid at the 6504 20th Ave NE location. Value: $142 Thank you, Landmark Theatres and Vios Cafe & Pub at Third Place Books 145. Mike Leach Autographed Mini-Helmets Value: $70 Thank you, Carol Cabe and Steve Mataya 146. Admission for Two to Silverwood Theme Park Silverwood Theme Park gift card is good for the 2016 season. Located in beautiful North Idaho near the town of Coeur d’Alene, approximately 47 miles from Spokane, Washington on U.S. Route 95, Silverwood Theme Park 24 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 has over 70 rides, a water park, steam engine train, live entertainment, restaurants, and more. Value: $91 Thank you, Silverwood Theme Park 147. Medi Spa at Virginia Mason Enjoy $50 gift card at the Virginia Mason Medical Center Medi Spa. Specialties include clinical skincare, treatments, facials, peels, waxing, and more. Value: $50 Thank you, Friends of the University District Food Bank 148. Gift Card For Ride Bicycles Bike Tune Up Note: Parts not included with bike tune up. Certificate expires April 30, 2016. Value: $95 Thank you, Ride Bicycles 149. Coffee Break Gift Basket! Basket includes: Fisher Scone Mix, three Starbucks Frappuccino’s, and five biscotti. Value: $35 Thank you, Linda Rethke 150. Feng Shui Session Two hour Feng Shui session for your house, personal office or business performed by certified practitioner, Dino Haak. Dino holds a Masters Degree from the University of British Columbia where he focused his studies on Chinese Geomancy and the art and science of Feng Shui. In 1998 he completed his four year Feng Shui studies with classically trained Feng Shui Master, Marion Peters at The Draghoumir Institute of Feng Shui Practice in Federal Way, Washington. Limited availability from December to May. Certificate expires October 24th, 2016. Seattle area only. http://www.wix.com/homehealer/2010 Value: $200 Thank you, Dino Haak 151. It’s a Party! Basket includes a bottle of Airfield Winery “Bombshell Red”, Fran’s Salted Caramels, two big stems, high heel wine stopper, eight green tapers, cocktail napkins, jewels for the occasion, earrings, necklace, Frank Lloyd Wright scarf and bubbles!!! Value: $60 Thank you, Karen Ko University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 25 152. Shop Organic Gift Basket Cotton handmade basket, two organic chocolate bars, organic countertop Spray Cleaner, Swedish Dishcloth, Food Cozy Snack Bag, $30 Whole Foods Gift Card, $30 Pharmaca Gift Card, and $30 PCC Gift Card. Value: $125 Thank you, Siobhan Ginnane 153. Five Boxing Fitness Classes Plus Handwraps at Cappy’s Boxing Gym Boxing Fitness Classes improve strength, flexibility, endurance and mental focus. These classes are non-contact. People of all fitness levels are welcome at Cappy’s, and no experience is necessary to enjoy this all-body, stressreleasing, confidence-boosting workout. Whether you are used to working out; have gotten away from the habit; or this is your first workout ever; the coaches will work with you to increase your fitness level. Value: $110 Thank you, Cappy’s Boxing Gym 154. Custom Facial with Kesamyn from Gene Juarez Salons & Spa in University Village Value: $105 Thank you, Gene Juarez Salons & Spa at University Village 155. Custom-Brewed Beer by Board Member Jeff Staples Jeff will brew a 5-gallon batch of beer to your exact specifications! Light? Dark? Hoppy? Pumpkin? It’s completely up to you! Value: $80 Thank you, Jeff Staples 156. Two 2016 Mariner Game Tickets The tickets donated by board member Sean Sessions are in Section 118, Row 26, Seats 1&2. Value: $75 Thank you, Sean Sessions 157. Voice or Songwriting Lesson Two voice or one songwriting lesson with internationally recognized singersongwriter and actress Tac Phoenix. Value: $100 Thank you, Tac Phoenix 26 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 158. Tamalite from Shiga’s Import Shop The Tamalite has a bamboo frame with rice paper panels. Value: $40 Thank you, Shiga’s Import Shop 159. Kunde Estate Merlot Sonoma Valley 2004 Kunde Family Estate produces ultra-premium, estate-grown wines that are sustainably farmed in the finest traditions of Northern California’s renowned Sonoma Valley. Value: $50 Thank you, Suzy Streater 160. Christmas Table Runner and Napkins Handcrafted table runner in a Christmas motif with eight matching cloth napkins. Value: $150 Thank you, Kathy Krogslund 161. SomaNova Wellness Massage Gift Certificate The gift card is good for a 60 minute table massage at SomaNova Wellness on Westlake. Value: $100 Thank you, SomaNova Wellness Silent Auction Two — Green 200. Ceramic Birdbath This leaf-shaped ceramic birdbath in green and brown tones looks like it was fashioned in the Land of Oz. Only 1.5’ tall, it can stand alone as a feature in your yard or be tucked back in the foliage as a surprise. Value: $125 Thank you, Betsy and Doug Wheeler 201. Wallingford: Molly Moon Pint of the Month Card + Woodland Park Zoo+ Tutta Bella Package contains Molly Moon Pint of the Month Card, Woodland Park Zoo Family Fun Pack and a gift card ($25) to Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria. The Molly Moon gift card is good for one free pint of ice cream each month for a year. You pick the flavor! It begins on the first month it is used, and continues 11 consecutive months afterward. The Woodland Park Zoo passes are good for two adults and two children to spend a day exploring the award winning Woodland Park Zoo. University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 27 Tutta Bella, the Northwest’s first certified authentic Neapolitan pizzeria, offers wood-fired pizzas, calzones, antipasti, signature salads, hand crafted desserts, Italian beer, wine, cocktails, and espresso beverages. Value: $174 Thank you, Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream, Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, and Woodland Park Zoo 202. Board of Directors Fiction Book Basket Fiction Board Basket contains: “Cry, The Beloved Country” by Alan Paton, “A Widow for One Year” by John Irving, “The Longest Ride” by Nicholas Sparks, “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy, “The Book of Aron” by Jim Shepard, “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., “A Nasty Piece of Work” by Robert Littell, “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaiman, “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt, and “The Strange Libary” by Haruki Murakami. Value: $168 Thank you, University District Food Bank Board of Directors 203. Three-Float Package from Urban Float During a float you are suspended effortlessly in a super saturated solution of epsom salt and water within a light and sound controlled environment that reduces sensory stimulation and effectively suspends the effects of gravity on the central nervous system. The water is at skin temperature and after a few minutes you lose the awareness of where the body ends and the water begins. Resting in this unique environment creates profound changes within the mind/body system and actually improves the overall function of the brain and central nervous system. Value: $179 Thank you, Urban Float 204. Board of Directors Non-Fiction Book Basket Board Non-Fiction Basket contains: “Alan Turing: The Enigma” by Andrew Hodges, “A Fighting Chance” by Elizabeth Warren, “Brain on Fire – My Month of Madness” by Susannah Cahalan, “The Republic of Plato” translated with introduction and notes by Francis MacDonald Cornford, signed copy of “Silenced Majority” by Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan, “Bossypants” by Tina Fey, “I Am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai, “My Life In France” by Julia Child with Alec Prud’homme, “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough, “Lean In, Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” by Sheryl Sandberg, “Tesla Inventor of the Electrical Age” by W. Bernard Carlson, “Wonderbook The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction” by Jeff Vandermeer, “What the Dog Knows: Scent, Science, and the Amazing Ways Dogs Perceive the World” by Cat Warren. Value: $257 Thank you, University District Food Bank Board of Directors 28 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 205. Tropical Flowers & Bouquets of Hawaii “Heavenly Bouquet Gift Card Development Director Paul Yunker met Moses and Virginia Timbal while on vacation in Maui. Paul can attest that they create amazing bouquets. They handpick the flowers from their farm in Hana. Tropical Flowers & Bouquets “Heavenly Bouquet” is an extravagant array of flowers that really displays itself. This grand assortment is great for those special occasions and memorable moments because of its decorative features. The contents of each Heavenly bouquet are: 3 Heliconia, 5 Ginger, 5 Psittacorum, 1 Grande Flora, 1 Song of India, 1 Mini Ti Stalk, and 20 Assorted Foliage. The Heavenly Bouquet may be shipped anywhere in the United States and most of Canada. Value: $115 Thank you, Tropical Flowers & Bouquets of Hawaii 206. Four Bottles of 2007 Helix Clonal Syrah From Reininger Winery The Helix Clonal Selection Collection (CSC) is comprised of four unique Syrah wines sourced from the Phinny Hill Vineyards. Three are 100% each from separate Syrah clones and the fourth is an equal blend of the three clones. This presentation affords the knowledge and experience of the parts and the sum of the Helix 2007 Phinny Hill CSC Syrah. Value: $120 Thank you, Reininger Winery 207. Two Subscriptions to UW Drama’s 2015-16 Main Stage Season The 75th anniversary of UW Drama includes: “The Cradle Will Rock” written by Marc Blitzstein, “Loot” written by Joe Orton, “The Walk Across America for Mother Earth” written by Taylor Mac, “Force Continuum”written by Kia Corthron, “...And Hilarity Ensues” directed by Bobbin Ramsey, “Beginnings: First Breath, directed by Andrew McMasters and Mary Lindsey McMasters, “Brooklyn Bridge” written by Melissa James Gibson, “Skies over Seattle” in partnership with Pearl Damour, and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” music and lyrics by William Finn. Value: $200 Thank you, University of Washington School of Drama 208. University District Farmers Market + Slate Coffee Roasters Experience Farmers Market gift basket comprised of delicious farm products and a market gift certificate for $30. Experience Slate Coffee Roasters newest coffee bar in the University District. Join their experienced staff for a personal coffee cupping for two persons then leave with a package of fresh roasted coffee beans. Slate has delivered delicious coffee in Ballard for two years and they are excited about their foray into our neighborhood. University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 29 Value: $100 Thank you, University District Farmers Market and Slate Coffee Roasters 209. Four Haircuts at Rudy’s Barbershop Gift cards are good for four haircuts at any Rudy’s Barbershop location. Does not expire. Not good for color services. Value: $156 Thank you, Rudy’s Barbershop 210. Walla Walla Rosé 2 Rosé is a great wine to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey! Wine includes: ❖ Cavu Cellars 2014 Barbera Rosé Vineyards: Alder Ridge Vineyard. Varietal: 100% Barbera Waters Winery 2014 Patina Rosé Walla Walla Valley Vineyard: Patina Vineyard. Varietal: 100% Syrah ❖ Seven Hills Winery 2014 Dry Rosé Columbia Valley Vineyards: McClellan Estate Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley and den Hoed and Lonesome Springs, Columbia Valley Varietal: 84 % Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec. ❖ SuLei Cellars 2014 Dry Rosé Columbia Valley Vineyard: Varietal: 50% Tempranillo, 50% Merlot Tranche Cellars 2014 Pink Pape Rosé Yakima Valley Vineyard: Blackrock Estate Vineyard. Varietals: Grenache, Cinsault, and Counoise. ❖ Va Piano Winery 2014 Rosé of Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley Vineyard: Art DenHoed Vineyard. Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc Value: $113 Thank you, Paul Yunker 211. One-Night Stay at Alderbrook Resort & Spa Alderbrook Resort is located on the Hood Canal in Union, WA. Gift card is good for one-night stay in a luxurious Canal View guestroom. Certificate isn’t valid on holidays or holiday weekends. Value: $185 Thank you, Alderbrook Resort & Spa 212. Two One-Hour Ski Lessons by BeyondSki.com Two one-hour ski lessons by Dino Haak of Beyondski.com Snowsports Academy, named one of the top 100 ski instructors in North America by “Ski Magazine,” at Snoqualmie Pass. Ski lessons are available Monday through Friday only and include ski lift tickets for the day. Value: $180 Thank you, Dino Haak 30 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 213. Sounders Game Tickets + Chad Marshall Signed Mini Soccer Ball Two Sounders tickets, Charter section 134, Row Q, Seats 17-8. Please contact donor to arrange. Package includes Sounders Chad Marshall Signed Mini Soccer Ball! Value: $130 Thank you, Greg Doerge and Seattle Sounders FC 214. Fish Sculpture, Alabaster On Granite, By Local Artist John Clark-Mahoney You may touch it and gently turn the fish. Value: $350 Thank you, John Clark-Mahoney 215. Don Julio 1942 Tequila For the Tequila Lover. Please sip! Value: $160 Thank you, Dan Whalen 216. Hoodsport Winery Tour for Ten Private wine tasting for ten at Hoodsport Winery. Taste and enjoy their award winning traditional vinifera grape wines and their famous fruit wines. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Value: $150 Thank you, Hoodsport Winery 217. Magnum of Alexander Valley Vineyard 2010 Estate Merlot This wine has great color in the glass with a red/purple hue. There are aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum and a touch of oak with vanilla and eucalyptus. This is a full bodied wine with good balance and flavors of red fruits, cassis, plum, a little mint and vanilla. The finish is long and lasting, so pour a glass and savor the flavors of real Merlot. Value: $70 Thank you, Alexander Valley Vineyards 218. Pet Portrait by Local Artist Buzz McCollough The artist will paint a portrait of your pet (dog or cat) on a 10x14” paint board in an acrylic color medium. The artist will sketch the pet in pencil and then send a photo of the pencil sketch to the client for their approval before color painting begins. Matting and framing of the painting is the responsibility of the client unless otherwise agreed upon. The artist retains the right to accept a suitable photo of the subject to be painted. Photos of the subject should be close up, front view, preferably of the head and shoulders, taken with natural light if possible (a flash tends to wash out natural eye and coat color). Examples can be viewed in the portfolio of completed works by University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 31 the artist. The artist agrees to complete the painting within one month (30 days), once a satisfactory photo has been agreed upon. Value: $275 Thank you, Buzz McCoullough 219. Virginia Mason Medi Spa Virginia Mason Medi Spa carries a full line of professional skin care products made from top quality ingredients, including mineral-based formulas. The basket contains assorted skin care products from the Medi Spa. Value: $150 Thank you, Virginia Mason Medi Spa 220. Two-Night Stay in a Tower Guest Room at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is a AAA Four Diamond resort destination. Nestled at the base of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, and connected via Sky Bridge to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Atlantis is ideally located on the strip in the heart of Reno’s restaurant, shopping and entertainment district - just minutes from championship golfing, and some of the most beautiful ski resorts in America. Certificate is valid May through October, Sunday through Thursday, or November through April, Sunday through Friday. Certificate expires October 31, 2016. Reservations must be made in advance by calling Atlantis Reservations Department at 800.723.6500 or 775.825.4700. Value: $200 Thank you, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa 221. Mushroom Hunting Trip + Becky Selengut Signed Copy of “Shroom” Former President of the Puget Sound Mycological Society and Food Bank Weekend Driver, Ron Post, will take you and a friend on mushroom adventure - searching and hopefully gathering wild mushrooms outside of Seattle. The trip will be during the day on a Friday or Saturday. Auction winner will provide car for trip. Pick out a delicious recipe or two from your signed copy of Becky Selengut’s “Shroom” to cook your foraged mushrooms. Value: $180 Thank you, Justin Marx and Ron Post 222. Four Hours of Fundaising Coaching by Board Member and Capital Campaign Chair Natalia Fior Details in the Addendum Value: $400 Thank you, Natalia Fior 32 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 223. One-Week Stay on Hood Canal, April 1-7, 2016 Spend the week of April 1-7, 2016, in a fully furnished, kitchen equipped condo in Union WA. Condo sleeps 6, has a community hall, and is across the street from Hood Canal. Dates cannot be changed; stay is only for the week of April 1-7, 2016. Value: $1,400 Thank you, Jean Mataya 224. Great Restaurants: Luc, Poquitos and Westward Package contains: $50 Gift Card to Westward or Quality Athletics, Weekend Brunch for Two at Luc Restaurant ($50), and Dos Poquitos Dinner for Two ($75). Value: $175 Thank you, Luc, Poquitos, and Westward 225. Pure Barre Classes for a Month One month of unlimited barre classes to be used to any Pure Barre Seattle & Eastside location. Gift card expires one year from date received. Please present gift card in studio to activate. Value: $225 Thank you, Pure Barre Seattle 226. Two Brooks Running Gift Certificates Buy your running shoes for the next year! Each Brooks Running Gift Certificate for One Pair of Running Shoes. Each certificate is valued up to $150. Value: $300 Thank you, Brooks Sports, Inc. 227. Rejuvenation Skin Care System Luminesce Cellular Rejuvenation Serum Look younger, healthier and more radiant. With an exclusive, patent-pending growth factor complex derived from adult stem cells, their cellular rejuvenation serum gently diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Benefits: Diminishes the appearance of aging Nourishes your skin with vitamins and antioxidants Restores the skin’s luminosity and temporarily firms your skin Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Increases skin hydration Instantly ageless A perfect day starts with perfect skin. Meticulously developed, our formula is lightweight and contains a skin-conditioning complex of minerals that evens skin tone. Instantly Ageless™ immediately dissolves into the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. It’s specifically designed to target areas University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 33 which have lost elasticity—revealing visibly toned, lifted skin. Users have seen dramatic results in seconds. A compact, yet powerful alternative to fortify skin affected by free radicals and environmental damage, Instantly Ageless™ is at the forefront of antiaging technology. Benefits: Visibly diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Erases the appearance of dark circles and puffiness under the eyes Minimizes the appearance of pores Helps to even skin texture Mattes skin for a flawless finish Value: $210 Thank you, Kobuke Enterprises LLC 228. A night at the theater with Seattle Times critic Misha Berson Join Seattle Times critic Misha Berson at “If/Then,” a touring Broadway musical at the Paramount Theatre starring Tony-winning star Idina Menzel. Performance will be on Nov. 3, 2015. Value: $125 Thank you, Misha Berson 229. Lifetime Membership to McCarthy & Schiering + Magnum of Alexander Valley Vineyards 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Package contains a lifetime membership to McCarthy & Schiering’s Vintage Select Club and a magnum of Alexander Valley Vineyards 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The Vintage Select Club allows members to save 15% off every wine purchase whether you buy single bottles or cases... no matter how rare the wine! Discount increases to 17% for cash or check purchases. Value: $160 Thank you, Alexander Valley Vineyards and McCarthy & Schiering Wine Merchants, Inc. 230. Phillipa Dugaw Photography Session Use your photography certificate towards a family photo session. Let Phillipa take a slice of your life and hold onto these memories that can be shared for generations. Certificate includes $50 credit towards printing. Value: $195 Thank you, Phillipa D. Photography 231. Sterling Silver Framed Pearls With An 18” Sterling Silver Chain. Simple Elegance! Value: $100 Thank you, Carol Cabe 34 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 232. Ginny Conrow Vase Ginny Conrow is a local artist. Her studio is located in Fremont. Value: $140 Thank you, Ginny Conrow Porcelain Studio 233. Three 1-On-1 Personal Training Sessions With JM Personal Training Inspiring healthy bodies since 1992. JM Personal Training has worked with all fitness levels from professional athletes to the average desk jockey. So, if you’re looking to get to the next level or just need some consistency, JM Personal Training can help. CSCS and ACSM certified. Certificate expires Oct. 24, 2016. Value: $180 Thank you, JM Personal Training 234. Virginia Mason Medi Spa Basket Virginia Mason Medi Spa carries a full line of professional skin care products made from top quality ingredients, including mineral-based formulas. The basket contains assorted skin care products from the Medi Spa. Value: $150 Thank you, Virginia Mason Medi Spa 235. 60-Minute Family Photography Session Engagement, newborn, family, birthday, you name it and Board Member Paula Skarr will take the photos. Value: $200 Thank you, Paula Skarr 236. Thanksgiving Basket Basket includes: pilgrim couple, six cloth napkins, “Gobble Till You Wobble” sign, Beanie Baby Turkey, basket of Almond Roca, and votive candle. Value: $75 Thank you, Linda Rethke 237. Two Annual Standard Adult Memberships at Tennis Center Sand Point Standard adult memberships are good for 1 year each and include online accounts and discounts at Dickson’s Tennis Services and Center Court Café. Value: $200 Thank you, Tennis Center Sand Point University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 35 238. Seven Coffee Roasters Market & Cafe Gift Basket Value: $150 Thank you, Seven Coffee Roasters Market & Cafe 239. Swansons Nursery Gift Card A gift certificate for your gardening pleasure, to select that special plant or treasure at Swansons Nursery. Not valid at Seasons Café. Value: $100 Thank you, Swansons Nursery 240. The Best of Columbia Gorge Wine Some incredible wine from Ellen Yunker’s favorite Washington State wine area: ❖ 2009 Syncline Scintillation Blanc de Blanc, Celilo Vineyard All from Celilo, this is a Blanc de Blancs, a 100% Chardonnay. ❖ 2011 Maryhill Mourvedre, Rattlesnake Hills, Sugarloaf Vineyard Gentle, soft and seductive. Ripe, black cherry and caramel aromas with warm caramel and light mineral accents lingering effortlessly into the finish. 2011 Aniche Cellars “Moth Love”, Rattlesnake Hills 38% Syrah, 37% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre. ❖ 2013 Cor Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, McKinley Springs, Horse Heaven Hills This wine was made as a throwback to the old world Bordelais style. Seeking the balance of opulence and structure, fruit and length, this is a classic wine for which Napoleon would have invaded to reclaim Washington. Luxuriously ripe and aromatic, with black cherry, allspice and chocolate, this wine also holds its freshness on the palate and throughout the finish. ❖ 2012 Memaloose Cabernet Franc, Columbia Gorge 100% Cabernet franc from Idiot’s Grace Vineyard in Mosier, OR. 2013 Syncline Cuvee Elena, Columbia Valley 61% Mourvedre, 33% Grenache, 7% Syrah. Value: $250 Thank you, Ellen Yunker and Paul Yunker 241. Tree or Shrub Pruning Eight hours of tree and/or shrub pruning and/or removal by arborists from one of Seattle’s premier tree care companies. Pruning- An arborist can determine the type of pruning necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance, and safety of trees. Tree Removal - Although tree removal is a last resort, there are circumstances when it is necessary. An arborist can help decide whether a tree should be removed. Value: $700 Thank you, John Hushagen 36 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 242. Assortment of Children’s Games from Forrest-Pruzan Games include “Chuggington Let’s Ride the Rails Game”, “Angelina Ballerina Dance With Me”, “Planes Sky Race”, “Enchanted Cupcake Party”, “Busytown Matching”, “Chuggington Traintastic Cargo”, and”Avengers Slide Strike”. Value: $129 Thank you, Forrest-Pruzan Creative 243. Overnight Stay at Hotel Nexus Certificate for one-night stay at the Hotel Nexus in a Japanese Hydrotherapy Hot Tub room, featuring air bubble massage tub. Certificate expires 12/30/16, based on availability. Value: $190 Thank you, Hotel Nexus 244. Kavu & Klean Kanteen Hiking/Picnic Package Package contains: Kavu forest design back pack, Klean Kanteen, 4 pack 10 oz steel cups, and 64 oz insulated classic growler. Value: $167 Thank you, Edna Shim 245. Four Passes to EMP Museum EMP Museum is a leading-edge, non-profit museum, dedicated to the ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary popular culture. With its roots in rock ‘n roll, EMP serves as a gateway museum, reaching multigenerational audiences through our collections, exhibitions and educational programs, using interactive technologies to engage and empower our visitors. Note: the passes do not include admission into special exhibitions. Expires 5/30/2016. Value: $100 Thank you, EMP Museum 246. Chocolate & Red Wine Gift Basket Basket includes: brownie mix, Chocolate Shop “Chocolate Saver’s Wine”, Waterbrook Merlot, cocktail napkins, heart mini candle, Lindor truffles, four snowmen wine glasses, Almond Roca, Hershey Hugs & Nuggets, and chocolate covered almonds. Value: $65 Thank you, Linda Rethke 247. SIFF Cinema Gift Card Certificate must be redeemed in person at any participating SIFF Cinema Box Office. Certificate holder will receive ten vouchers valid for regular screenings of year-round programming at SIFF Cinema. Excludes admission University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 37 to Seattle International Film Festival, special events, or third party rentals. Certificate expires 10/24/2016. Value: $120 Thank you, SIFF 248. Two Tickets to Peking Acrobats at Meany Performance Hall January 23rd + College Inn Pub Gift Card The Peking Acrobats are a UW World Series favorite. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs; are experts at trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics; and defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. Masters of agility and grace, they push the envelope of human possibility. Often accompanied by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments and high-tech special effects, The Peking Acrobats offer an exuberant performance, with all the excitement and festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival. Package includes College Inn Pub Gift Card ($30). The College Inn Pub was established in 1974. It’s a great place to drink whomever you are. Featuring: pool tables (free on Sundays), real darts, vintage pinball and a rockin’ jukebox. Value: $130 Thank you, College Inn Pub 249. Professional Headshot Session with John Cornicello Headshot session includes: A pre-shoot consultation, one hour photo session in Wallingford studio, online viewing of your photos on a password-protected photo gallery, and your choice of two finished digital photographs, each sized for printing and for online, email, and social media. Value: $225 Thank you, Cornicello Photography 250. Bastyr Gift Basket Experience natural health with a free coupon for each of the health care services offered at Bastyr Center for Natural Health: naturopathic medicine; acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine; nutrition; counseling; and ayurvedic medicine. This refreshing gift basket also includes a Bastyr University Mason jar cup with a sip and straw lid; a box of Rest Assured Tea, one of the Choice Organic Wellness Teas formulated by a Bastyr herbalist; and a signature Bastyr University hand-crafted soy candle from Vance Family Candles, which blends our school colors of juniper, ginger and cranberry into an intriguing aroma. Value: $320 Thank you, Bastyr University 251. Solena Estate Winery Solena Estate Winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley produces a range of wines that shows the strength of this NW growing region as well as its 38 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 future. Winemaker Laurent Montalieu shows us via single vineyard Pinot Noirs of the well received 2012 vintage. These Pinots, one from the McMinnville AVA (Hyland Vineyard) and one from the Yamhill-Carlton AVA demonstrate a range of climatic and soil varieties across the warm vintage of 2012. ❖ 2012 Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir ❖ 2012 Domaine Danielle Laurent Vineyard Pinot Noir As the Willamette has come to be known for its signature fresh fruit style in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay is also on the rise in the region accenting those same characteristics. A white wine that, when made in the Willamette, offers a completely different take on American Chardonnay. ❖ 2013 Willamette Valley Chardonnay ❖ 2013 Domaine Danielle Laurent Chardonnay ❖ 2013 Pinot Gris Value: $200 Thank you, Clive Pursehouse 252. Two Tickets to Blue Man Group in New York Blue Man Group combines music, technology and comedy to create a form of entertainment that defies categorization and appeals to people of all ages. Blue Man Group’s shows have been described by critics as “innovative”, “energetic”, and “wildly entertaining”. But the only way to truly understand Blue Man Group’s global popularity is to see the show for yourself. The voucher is good for a Blue Man performance Sunday-Thursday. Offer expires July 30, 2016. Value: $175 Thank you, Blue Man Group 253. Ski Lesson with Gillian Esson + Stevens Pass Lift Tickets Package includes two hour lesson with former World Cup racer and current coach, Gillian Esson, and two any day lift tickets at Stevens Pass. Good for 2015-16 season. Gillian’s best availability is February to March. Value: $388 Thank you, Andy Dutton and Stevens Pass Mountain Resort 254. Coach Signature Zip Wallet Red and khaki Coach Signature Zip Wallet. Value: $218 Thank you, Friends of the University District Food Bank 255. Friends Gather Here Snowman Gift Basket Basket includes: bowl of Almond Roca, snowman bag and sign, snowman ornament, chocolate covered almonds, mug, Beanie Baby Snowman, snow globe, Scrabble sign, and polar bear. University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 39 Value: $60 Thank you, Linda Rethke 256. Parlor Live Comedy Club Vouchers Two ticket vouchers, each good for two guests, to either the Seattle or Bellevue location of Parlor Live Comedy Club. Note: call box office to book tickets, two item minimum purchase per person, not valid for special occasions or holidays, must be 21 and over (18+ Thursdays only), and subject to space availability. Value: $120 Thank you, Parlor Live Comedy Club 257. Vitality Pilates Class Package Introductory class package includes 10 group reformer classes. Good at all three studios - Mount Baker (3603 S. McClellan St.) Phinney Ridge (7216 Greenwood Ave N), or Ravenna (2201 NE 65th St). Visit vitalitypilates.com for full class schedule. Classes expire six weeks from date of first class. Value: $199 Thank you, Vitality Pilates 258. Mike Leach Signed Football: Go Cougs! Value: $100 Thank you, Carol Cabe and Steve Mataya 259. Gingham Bucket Gift Basket Basket includes: Santa-Naughty or Nice?, wine stopper, cocktail napkins, gingerbread men candle, blueberry preserves, blueberry scone mix, Almond Roca, and Mikasa tray. Value: $60 Thank you, Linda Rethke 260. Two Season Tickets to Redhawks Men’s Basketball Watch Cameron Dollar’s Seattle University Redhawks’ basketball team take on Western Athletic Conference opponents at Key Arena. Value: $450 Thank you, Seattle University Athletics 261. Enjoy Chelan Fire & Ice Festival – weekend of Jan. 15, 2016 Two nights in a studio apartment in Manson WA. Apartment includes queen bed and queen-sized futon in same room for sleeping up to four persons, kitchenette, Lake Chelan view patio, Wi-Fi, cable TV, bath with shower. Value: $240 Thank you, Patty Porter 40 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 262. Four Lamb Jam Tickets – Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 Lamb Jam Seattle is back! This lamb and wine event features the area’s top chefs and Washington wines. Awards for Best Cut, People’s Choice Awards, and Best in Show. This year the event is held at The Foundry Sodo, 4130 1st Avenue South on Sunday October 25th. Participating restaurants include: The Georgian, Le Petit Cochon, Purple Cafe And Wine Bar, Ethan Stowell Restaurants, Miller’s Guild, Lark, RockCreek, Lisa Dupar Catering, Trellis Restaurant, LLoydMartin, Rhein Haus, Fresh Bistro, Kraken Congee, Omega Ouzeri, Restaurant Zoe, and Volterra. Participating Breweries and Wineries include: Fremont Brewing, The Pike Brewing Company, Elysian Brewery, William Church Winery, Robert Ramsay Cellars, NHV, Treveri Cellars, Lauren Ashton Cellars, Barrage Cellars, Santa Cristina, Villa Maria, DaMa, Canoe Ridge Vineyards, Brian Carter Cellars, Kana Winery, and Bunnell Family Cellars. Value: $240 Thank you, Peha Promotions 263. Two Bottles Glass Gridiron Vodka Named the “Best Vodka of the Pacific Northwest” by SIP Northwest Magazine, Gridiron Vodka is a blend of spirits derived from Washington wine grapes and neutral grain spirits sourced from California. Value: $56 Thank you, Glass Distillery 264. Two Japanese Maple Trees from Wild Rose Nursery Wild Rose Nursery specializes in Japanese Maples. The green, lace leaf, Japanese Maples (Acer Palmatum Viridis) have been grown at their nursery in Lake Forest Park. The maple trees can be kept in a pot indefinitely. The trees will grow to six to eight feet and be of similar width if planted in the ground. Planting and care instructions are on their website at www.wildrosenursery.com. Value: $200 Thank you, Wild Rose Nursery 265. Whim W’Him Performance at Cornish Playhouse + Bounty Kitchen Gift Card Experience the best of Seattle’s contemporary dance by attending Whim W’Him’s winter program. Led by Artistic Director Olivier Wevers, “the company has become a canvas on which a growing number of choreographers can sketch a versatile array of stage visions.” Their winter program is where it all began. This year they are proud to collaborate with local fixture and Seattle choreographic veteran Mark Haim along with the 2008 Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship winner Dominic Walsh to create new works on the company. Rounding out the evening, Olivier Wever’s latest confection will surely be filled with what Dance Magazine has hailed as his signature, “unpredictable and striking movement”. University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 41 Auction winner gets two tickets for a January 2016 performance at Cornish Playhouse at the Seattle Center. Show dates available to choose from include Saturday, January 23rd, Friday, January 29th, and Saturday January 30th. Package also includes a Bounty Kitchen Gift Card ($50). Organic ingredients are highlighted at this bright Queen Anne eatery known for its healthy-focused menu. Value: $100 Thank you, Whim W’Him and Bounty Kitchen 266. Natural Stone Necklace & Earrings Jasper beaded necklace, 24", with stone “donut” focal point and coordinating earrings. Value: $90 Thank you, Carol Cabe 267. Vintage Crystal Reborn! Autumn and black crystal 20" necklace and coordinating earrings. Value: $90 Thank you, Carol Cabe Silent Auction Three — Blue 300. Golf at Broadmoor with Judge Charlie Burdell Lunch and golf for three with former King Count Superior Court Judge and former University District Food Bank Board President Charlie Burdell. Value: $400 Thank you, Charlie Burdell and Ryan Durkan 301. Jazz Alley + Seattle Sheraton Hotel Package includes admission covers for four to Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley and overnight stay for two guest at Sheraton Seattle Hotel. The Pacific Jazz Institute and Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley are the third-longestrunning jazz restaurant and nightclub in the country. The nightclub brings in the greatest names in jazz, blues, soul, funk, R&B, Latin and world music to Seattle. Each week the club hosts world-renowned artists such as Taj Mahal, Pat Metheny, Dr. John, Kenny G., and Tower of Power. Jazz Alley gift certificate is only valid Tuesday through Thursday. Not available for all artists, call for validity. Seattle Sheraton Hotel is a contemporary urban retreat in the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington. Transformed by the expansion of the 25-story Union Street Tower, their downtown Seattle hotel is a high style, high-speed hotel and meeting destination for business travelers, groups, and vacationers. Discover a vibrant destination with innovative hospitality and warm Seattle personality that inspires you to work, play, relax and connect 42 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 in the Emerald City. Value: $349 Thank you, Pacific Jazz Institute and Sheraton Seattle Hotel 302. Ben Bridge Diamond Necklace Board Member Brooke Anderson and husband Ryan are donating a princess cut diamond pendant from Ben Bridge. Anniversary, birthday or just because, this is the gift to give! Value: $669 Thank you, Ryan & Brooke Anderson 303. Pizza Party and Private Tour for 12 at Georgetown Brewing Company This certificate is good for an after hours pizza party and private tour for 12 at Georgetown Brewing Company. Get a chance to hear about the history of the company, sample all of our beers and learn about each style, and get a guided tour through the brewery led by one of the owners, Manny Chao. Winner to contact [email protected] for further details and to schedule specific date. Tours are conducted weeknights starting at 6pm and must be redeemed within one year of purchase. Value: $400 Thank you, Georgetown Brewing Company 304. Great Wine: Betz Family Winery, Leonetti Cellars, and Kerloo Cellars Wine includes: ❖ Betz Family Winery 2006 Pere de Famille The Wine Advocate (Parker) gave the 2006 Pere de Famillie 95 points. Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec AVA: 79% Red Mountain, 10.5% Horse Heaven Hills, 10.5% Yakima Valley ❖ Leonetti Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley AVA: Walla Walla Vineyards: Mill Creek Upland, Loess, Seven Hills, and Pepper Bridge Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 83%, Merlot 8%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Carmenere 4%, and Malbec 2% ❖ Kerloo Cellars 2011 Syrah Walla Walla Valley AVA: Walla Walla Valley Vineyard: Les Collines Grapes: 100% Syrah ❖ Two Bottles of Kerloo Cellars 2012 Syrah Grenache Columbia Valley Blend: 60% Syrah, 40% Grenache Vineyards: Les Collines, Upland Value: $329 Thank you, Fred and Teri Andrew University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 43 305. Tacoma: Chambers Bay Golf + Harmon Brewery + Bite Restaurant Package includes golf for two at Chambers Bay ($400), Brewery Tour and Tasting at Harmon (Hub) Brewery ($150) and Bite Restaurant Gift Certificate ($75). Enjoy one round of golf for two players at Chambers Bay; site of the 2010 U.S. Amateur and 2015 U.S. Open Championships. Certificate is valid Monday through Wednesday from October 1, 2015 to May 30, 2016. The Harmon Brewery certificate is good for a four person brewery tour, two appetizers or one large pizza plus four taster trays (everyone must be over 21) at the Harmon Tap Room location. Bite Restaurant is located on the 4th floor of Hotel Murano in Tacoma. Value: $625 Thank you, Chambers Bay, Harmon Brewery and Hotel Murano 306. Handyman for a Day! Your handyman for eight hours!! You create the “honey do” list and Robert will attack!! He’s experienced in light electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, and is a journeyman carpenter. You decide!! Now’s the chance to get those projects done!! Value: $320 Thank you, Robert Adams 307. OOLA Distillery Tasting for 15 Private tasting and tour of OOLA Distillery for up to 15 guests at a mutually scheduled time/date. OOLA produces hand crafted batches of premium distilled spirits in the heart of the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Value: $350 Thank you, OOLA Distillery 308. Portland: Hotel Lucia + New Deal Distillery + McMenamins Portland package includes One Night Stay in a Deluxe King Including Valet Parking at Hotel Lucia, New Deal Distillery Tasting for Six, and McMenamins Gift Card ($50). Hotel Lucia is a modern oasis of calm in the epicenter of Portland, Oregon. Only steps from shopping, restaurants and Portland attractions, Portland’s pet-friendly Hotel Lucia is a chic and stylish home away from home for you and man’s best friend. Here you’ll find the world’s largest permanent collection of black and white photographs by Pulitzer prize-winning photographer and Portland native David Hume Kennerly. Enjoy personalized service and distinctive Portland hotel amenities, along with unsurpassed comfort and luxury. New Deal Distillery package includes a bottle of vodka. Value: $499 Thank you, Hotel Lucia, McMenamins, and New Deal Distillery 44 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 309. Three-Night Stay at Chautaqua Lodge on Long Beach Peninsula Three-night stay in a fully remodeled Long Beach, Wash., Chautauqua Lodge 1 bedroom, 2 bath oceanfront condominium that sleeps up to 6. Pet friendly, oceanfront, on-site indoor swimming pool. Condominium has equipped kitchenette, 2 cable TVs, DVD player, and ocean view deck. Only steps from the Pacific ocean and Long Beach Peninsula Discovery Trail. Onsite restaurant and bar. Value: $600 Thank you, Carol Cabe and Steve Mataya 310. Beer School at Shultzy’s Sausage Beer School 101 for 12 students: learn the ingredients in beer, learn the difference between an ale and a lager, learn the difference between pale ale, IPA, porter, & stout. Sample over a dozen different beers and enjoy a German meal. Winner must schedule class date with Don Schulze, owner of Shultzy’s Sausage on the Ave. Value: $300 Thank you, Schultzy’s Sausage 311. Two-Night Stay at Harrah’s Las Vegas The Harrah’s package includes a two night stay in a standard room and lunch or dinner for two at Toby Keith’s ($100 - does not include gratuity). Toby Keith’s offers good home cooking in a country setting and is located at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Value: $400 Thank you, Caesars Entertainment 312. Sodo Mini Bar: Letterpress Distilling + Westland Distillery + Copperworks Distillery + 3 Howls Distillery + Glass Distillery Sodo Mini Bar includes: ❖ A bottle of Single Malt Westland Whiskey and Private Tour for Four Westland Distillery’s flagship American Single Salt Whiskey is made from five different barley malts. This house style whiskey is marked by flavors of dark fruits, pastries, chocolate, caramel, and raisins. ❖ One Bottle of Letterpress Limoncello Letterpress Limoncello is based on Letterpress’s own vodka distilled from 100% Washington grown wheat and barley. Lemon peel is infused in the vodka and sweetened with Washington blackberry honey. ❖ One Bottle 2bar Bourbon Whiskey 2bar Bourbon is the first Seattle Bourbon to be 100% handmade from all local grains. The sweet butterscotch and vanilla on the front leads to an amazing honey-like finish. 2bar Bourbon is 95% Washington grain and 5% Oregon grain. ❖ A Bottle of Three Howls Distillery Blood Orange Vodka Offering the sweetness of an orange and the bitterness of a grapefruit, this University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 45 liquor bursts on the palate with a bright, slightly spicy, mildly sweet taste. Refreshingly clean, this vodka stand out from other flavored vodkas, using no artificial flavorings or glycerin. 3 Howls Blood Orange Vodka is created using locally sourced dehydrated blood oranges, pairing with a specialty blend of cloves and spices. ❖ A Bottle of Copperworks Gin Copperworks Gin offers a distinctive, well-balanced combination of juniper and nine other botanicals—perfect for the classic Gin and Tonic or for more complex, gin-forward cocktails. It’s distilled from a base of malted barley grown in Washington. ❖ One Bottle of Glass Gridiron Vodka Named the “Best Vodka of the Pacific Northwest” by SIP Northwest Magazine, Gridiron Vodka is a blend of spirits derived from Washington wine grapes and neutral grain spirits sourced from California. This results in a wonderfully clean and smooth vodka that blends the the warmth and taste of a traditional grain-based vodka with the subtle elegance the of wine grapes base. Value: $323 Thank you, Glass Distillery, Westland Distillery and Paul Yunker 313. Burger Party for 20 at Lunchbox Laboratory Rumpus Room The Rumpus Room is a loft-setting on the upper floor of the Lunchbox Laboratory location in South Lake Union. The Rumpus Room has four large plasma TV’s, Pool table, Flashback Arcade room, Full Bar, and Shuffleboard table. The value of the package includes $400 towards food and beverages plus the usual $200 Rumpus Room rental fee. Value: $600 Thank you, Lunchbox Laboratory 314. Gold Bracelet One 18kt yellow gold bracelet containing 19 pear shape orange sapphires with a total weight of 3.80cts of nice bright color. Value: $500 Thank you, William Levine Fine Jewels, L.L.C. 315. Jewelry Party for Eight Here’s the 2015 version of Carol & Celia’s jewelry party! You and up to 7 of your friends will have Carol, Celia, and lots of beads, findings and tools to learn to make your own jewelry, or just put something together during this session. Techniques include wire wrapping, pearl knotting, and other methods. Party can be held in your home or another agreed upon location. To be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time and location. Value: $280 Thank you, Carol Cabe & Celia Donohue 46 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 316. Kelowna, BC Vacation On a recent visit to Kelowna, Development Director, Paul Yunker, stayed at the Royal Anne, tasted wine at Summerhill Pyramid Winery and drank beer at BNA Brewing. All get Paul’s seal of approval. The package includes One Night at the Royal Anne, VIP tasting at Summerhill, and BNA growler and gift card for a growler fill. With a fantastic location in the heart of downtown Kelowna, the Royal Anne Hotel is a city landmark & one of Kelowna’s shining, nostalgic treasures. A favorite “home away from home” for corporate travelers wanting the convenience of Kelowna’s thriving downtown core & for vacationers seeking fun in the sun, on the nearby shores of Okanagan Lake. Just steps away from specialty stores, popular attractions & a vast selection of restaurants, beautiful boutique style accommodations await your arrival. Backed by great value, superb quality & remarkable customer service, the Royal Anne Hotel is your perfect choice for your stay in Kelowna. Summerhill Pyramid Winery features organic and biodynamic wine grown in the beautiful Okanagan Valley in Kelowna, British Columbia. BNA is a craft brewery and restaurant located in downtown Kelowna. Value: $325 Thank you, Royal Anne Hotel, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, and Paul Yunker 317. Tasting Party for 6-10 at Marx Foods Washington’s food producers have led the way in creating delicious, artisanal, and often super-sustainable foods - and their offerings are getting better and better. You and nine of your friends can taste some of the fantastic artisan foods being made here, and learn how to use them to make food and drinks you love even tastier. Marx Foods is located on Western Ave across from the PI Globe. Value: $450 Thank you, Marx Foods 318. Two-Night Stay at Skykomish Cabin Spend the weekend in a lovely 3-bedroom cabin on the Skykomish River. Relax with friends on the fabulous and huge wrap around deck (right on the river). The cabin sleeps 6 couples. Nice walking trails and close to Lake Serene. Value: $400 Thank you, Karen Ko 319. Date Night: Teatro ZinZanni + The Westin Seattle Package includes overnight at The Westin Seattle and two admissions to Teatro ZinZanni: “Love, Chaos, and Dinner!”. One night stay in The Westin Seattle deluxe view room with premium views of the Seattle cityscape and Puget Sound. Spacious rooms (325 square feet) are available with one king or two double Westin Heavenly Beds® and feature University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 47 the new Westin Heavenly Shower by Kohler, offering a luxurious spa-like experience while delivering a 50% reduction in water consumption. Guests also have access to a state-of-the-art fitness studio and heated indoor pool. Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. Not valid December 31st. Certificate expires October 31, 2016. Teatro ZinZanni certificate is valid on Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday evenings. Reservations booked with this certificate include the acclaimed three-hour circus performance and multi-course, gourmet meal. Value: $433 Thank you, Teatro ZinZanni and The Westin Seattle 320. Dinner for Four at Salty’s Seafood Grills Enjoy dinner for four at one Salty’s spectacular waterfront locations: Alki Beach, Redondo, or Portland. The gift card doesn’t include tax, gratuity, or alcohol. Value: $250 Thank you, Salty’s Seafood Grills 321. One-Week Stay at Hood Canal Condo, June 24-30, 2016 Spend the week of June 24th to June 30th in a fully furnished, kitchen equipped condo in Union, WA. Condo sleeps six, has a community hall, and is across the street from Hood Canal. Dates cannot be changed. Value: $1400 Thank you, Jean Mataya 322. Scotch Tasting at Old Sage Take a guided tasting of award-winning Macallan single malt Scotch at Old Sage, Seattle’s premier Scotch bar. This tasting for four will include a selection of small plates from chef Emily Young. This beautiful craft cocktail bar on Capitol Hill is famous for its smoked meats and charcuterie, as well as its innovative preparations of Northwest seafood and its smoked burger. Advance reservations required and offer expires Oct. 20, 2016. Value: $350 Thank you, Old Sage and Brian McCracken and Dana Tough 323. Wheelbarrow of Growlers + Growler Fill Gift Cards Take home a Stoneway Hardware wheelbarrow filled with 10 growlers from some of the best breweries in Seattle. Each growler comes with a gift card for a fill. Breweries include: Counterbalance Brewing, Two Beers Brewing, Populuxe Brewing, Machine House Brewing, Hales Brewery, Hilliards Brewery ... more brewery details in the addendum. Value: $280 Thank you, Counterbalance Brewing, Populuxe Brewing, Stoneway Hardware, Two Beer Brewing, and Hales Brewery 48 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 324. Round of Golf for 3 with Lunch at Sand Point Country Club Enjoy a day of golf (including power carts) at beautiful Sand Point Country Club in NE Seattle. Situated just above the shores of Lake Washington, the course offers many gorgeous views of the lake and the Cascade Mountain range. Sand Point is a classic course reminiscent of the many golf courses built in the early 20th century. Lunch in the Panorama Room or Deck before or after the round. Mutually agreeable date. Must abide by Sand Point’s guest policies. Use by October 2016. Fore! Value: $300 Thank you, Sand Point Country Club, Holly and Jim Johnson 325. Dinner and Cooking Demonstration for Four at Chef Becky Selengut’s Home Chef Becky Selengut, author of “Good Fish” and “Shroom” presents the Chef’s table for 4, a four course cooking demonstration and tasting menu at her home on Capitol Hill (or at auction winner’s home). Included in the evening is a signed copy of one of her cookbooks and wine pairing suggestions by Becky’s wife, sommelier April Pogue, if requested. Expires 10/24/16. Value: $475 Thank you, Becky Selengut 326. UW Softball Experience Auction winner will receive eight tickets to a UW Softball game of their choosing. Prior to the game, they will have the opportunity to meet the UW Softball coaches and players, as well as take a tour of the softball facility: softball field, locker room, training room etc. The winner of this donation will also receive a softball that has been signed by the UW coaching staff and players, along with a UW Softball t-shirt. The eight tickets can be picked up, on game day, at the Softball complex will call, which is located at the Softball field. The tickets may not be sold after being acquired at will call. The eight tickets will only be valid for the one game chosen. The game must be chosen by January 31, 2016. Value: $200 Thank you, University of Washington Softball 327. Great Night: Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy at Paramount Theatre+ Gnocchi Bar + Fairmont Olympic Hotel Package includes overnight at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy performance and the Paramount Theatre, and gift card ($50) to Gnocchi Bar. An Executive Suite room is the accommodation at The Fairmont. Executive Suites are well-appointed and offer partial privacy for business meetings or they can be used as hospitality suites for small groups. Executive Suites feature one elegantly furnished bedroom with a spacious ensuite bathroom and adjacent dressing area. The bedroom is separated from the living room by draped French doors. The luxurious living room is furnished with a loveseat University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 49 and one plush armchair. Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy - “We’ve Been Thinking Tour” – Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Paramount Theatre. Gift card is for two loge seats and Paramount Club privileges. Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy award nominee and bestselling author of more than 26 books. Larry the Cable Guy is a multiplatinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner and one of the top comedians in the country. Gnocchi Bar is an Italian pasta spot specializing in its namesake dish, served with a variety of sauces & add-ins. Value: $654 Thank you, Gnocchi Bar, Seattle Theatre Group, and The Fairmont Olympic Hotel 328. Wiley X Polarized Sunglasses Wiley X Rebel, Moxey, and Twisted Sunglasses. Value: $400 Thank you, Visual Effects at Virginia Mason 329. Tiffany & Co. Gift Card $300 to use at Tiffany & Co! Value: $300 Thank you, Friends of the University District Food Bank 330. Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Basket Basket includes two bottles of wine and specialty treats from Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery. Value: $275 Thank you, Chateau Ste. Michelle 331. Great Night 2: Executive Hotel Pacific + Comedy Underground Package includes admission for four to The Comedy Underground and one night for two at the Executive Hotel Pacific. The Comedy Underground is one of the esteemed nightclubs in the country, presenting national and regional comics nightly. The Executive Pan gift certificate entitles two guests to a complimentary night in a Queen Room with complimentary valet parking. Value: $340 Thank you, Executive Hotel Pacific and The Comedy Underground 332. Brunch for Six including Behind the Scenes Tour at Agrodolce Experience a spectacular brunch for 6 at Agrodolce, the loving tribute to Italy’s coastal cuisine from James Beard Foundation award winner, Maria 50 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 Hines. This gem in Fremont features a delightful departure from standard weekend fare with a mouthwatering menu that includes house-made pasta and a popular veggie eggs benedict. Guests will get the unique opportunity to get a sneak peek at the pasta production area, where the stellar team actually grinds grain to create the flour used in the outstanding pasta. Ciao! Alcohol and gratuity is additional. This awesome brunch party expires October 24, 2016, and reservations are essential, with guests required to contact the restaurant to make arrangements for the behind-the-scenes tour. Value: $500 Thank you, Maria Hines, Agrodolce Restaurant 333. Wedding Photography Wedding Photography One wedding photography package, including a full day of shooting with a professional photographer, digital editing and delivery. Value: $1,500 Thank you, Frank Blau Photography 334. Silver Cloud Inn + Act Theatre This certificate is available for a one night stay in a deluxe guestroom at the Silver Cloud Inn Lake Union. Valid October through May, subject to availability. Certificate expires 12/31/16. Package also includes two tickets to Act Theatre play during 2016 Mainstage season. Value: $205 Thank you, Act Theatre and Silver Cloud Inns & Hotels 335. Diamond Knot Craft Brewing Tour and Tasting for 25 People Diamond Knot Craft Brewing Tour and Tasting for 25 People Tasting and tour for 25 people (over 21 years of age). Includes 2 beers per person (no food) and 2 hours of site rental at our Headquarters located at 4602 Chennault Beach Road Mukilteo, WA. (Not valid Friday through Sunday.) Value: $400 Thank you, Diamond Knot Craft Brewing 336. 10 Hours of Singing Lessons With Pete Pesco Peter Pesco is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music with a degree in voice, opera and oratorio. Peter has a degree in Education and is a certified McClosky Vocal Tech. He has sung leading tenor roles in opera and oratorio in the U.S.,Europe, and Asia. Peter has taught vocal music for 32 years. Additionally, he was a Tanglewood Fellow with the Boston Symphony in the Tanglewood Berkshire Summer Program with Eric Leinsdorf and spent four summers as a First Tenor in the Wagner Opera Chorus in Bayreuth. He has experience also teaching vocal pedagogy at the graduate level. This from Andy Brucia, Food Bank donor and Pete’s vocal student, “Pete University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 51 Pesco is terrific! Whether your goal is to sing professionally, or at your neighborhood open mic, Pete will give you the tools to grow as a singer, and have a good time while doing it. Pete trains singers to use their voice safely and effectively, and helps you find that power and range you’ve always wanted. My highest recommendation!” Value: $400 Thank you, Pete Pesco 337. 12 – $30 Gift Certificates for Salon Services at Night Light Nail Salon in Wallingford At Night Light Nails quality is their passion. They use only the finest products to create beautiful hands, nails, and feet while skillfully trained technicians exceed all your expectations. Value: $360 Thank you, Night Light Nail Salon 338. Heavy Restaurant Group Gift Card Wine or cocktails and Bites at Purple Cafe, Barrio, The Commons, or at Lot No. 3. Certificate expires 10/24/16. Valid on a mutually agreed upon date. Contact group dining for arrangements (206.838.3853 or groupdining@ heavyrestaurantgroup.com). Value: $250 Thank you, Heavy Restaurant Group 339. Three-Liter Atlas Peaks 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon shows off the power and structure of the vintage. With firm tannins and concentrated fruit flavors of cherry and blueberry, this wine explodes on the palate. Undertones of vanilla and tobacco round out the experience. Value: $125 Thank you, Suzy Streater 52 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 Thanks to Our Auction Donors Act Theatre Adamant Cellars Alaska Airlines Alderbrook Resort & Spa Alexander Valley Vineyards Andy Dutton Apollo Mopeds Argosy Cruises Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Baer Winery Bakery Nouveau Bastyr University Becky Selengut Betsy and Doug Wheeler Big Time Brewery Bloomer Estates Blue Man Group Bounty Kitchen Brian Clayton Brooke Anderson Brooks Sports, Inc. Burgermaster Bush Gardens Buzz McCollough Caesars Entertainment Cameron Catering Canlis Restaurant Cappy’s Boxing Gym Carol Cabe Carol Cabe and Celia Donohue Carol Cabe and Steve Mataya Chambers Bay Charlie Burdell and Ryan Durkan Chateau Ste. Michelle Chris Dettmering Cicchetti Kitchen & Bar City People’s Garden Store Clive Pursehouse College Inn Pub Cornicello Photography Counterbalance Brewing Coyle’s Bakeshop Dan Whalen David LeClaire Deb Nelson Dee Tutino Delta Air Lines Diamond Knot Craft Brewing Dino Haak Dunham Cellars Edna Shim Ellen Yunker and Paul Yunker EMP Museum Erica Norgaard Essential Baking Executive Hotel Pacific Eyes on Fremont Flying Apron Cafe Forrest-Pruzan Creative Frank Blau Photography Fred and Teri Andrew Gale Lurie Pottery Gene Juarez Salons & Spa at University Village George and Emily Ptasinski Georgetown Brewing Company Gilbert Cellars Ginny Conrow Porcelain Studio Glass Distillery Gnocchi Bar Greg Doerge grouparchitect Guardian Cellars Harmon Brewery Heavy Restaurant Group Henry Art Gallery Hildy Ko Holland America Hoodsport Winery Hotel Deca Hotel Lucia Hotel Murano Hotel Nexus Ivar’s and Kidd Valley Restaurants Jane Lamb Jean Mataya Jeff Staples Jennifer Everett Jet City Improv JM Personal Training Joe Gruber John Clark-Mahoney John Harmeling John Hushagen Judith Bushnell Ceramics Judy Chapman Justin Marx Kate Siegel Kathy Krogslund Karen Ko Kathleen Flinn and Michael Klozar Khadija King County TV Kiona Vineyards and Winery Kobuke Enterprises LLC Kontos Cellars Landmark Theatres Leslie Kelly Linda Rethke Luc Lunchbox Laboratory Madison Park Bakery Mannina Cellars Maple Leaf Ace Hardware Maria Hines, Agrodolce Restaurant Marx Foods Mary Pat & Bryan Smith McCarthy & Schiering Wine Merchants, Inc. McMenamins University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 53 Thanks to Our Auction Donors Melinda Wells Mighty-O Donuts Misha Berson Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream Naked City Brewery & Taphouse Nancy Bolin Natalia Fior Neighborhood Grills New Deal Distillery New Roots Organics Night Light Nail Salon Nordic Heritage Museum North Seattle Veterinary Clinic Novelty Hill – Januik Winery Old Sage, Brian McCracken and Dana Tough OOLA Distillery Pacific Jazz Institute Paint the Town Parlor Live Comedy Club Patty Porter Paul Yunker Paula and Dennis Skarr Peha Promotions Pete Pesco Phillipa D. Photography Pinky’s Kitchen Populuxe Brewing Poquitos Pure Barre Seattle Randy Silvey Rebecca Zanatta Redhook Brewery Reininger Winery Rick Wheeler Ride Bicycles Robert Adams Ron Post Royal Anne Hotel Rudy’s Barbershop RW Handyman Ryan & Brooke Anderson Salty’s Seafood Grills Sand Point Country Club Saviah Cellars Schultzy’s Sausage Sean Sessions Seattle ReCreative Seattle Seahawks Seattle Sounders FC Seattle Theatre Group Seattle University Athletics Seven Coffee Roasters Market & Cafe Seven Hills Winery Sheraton Seattle Hotel Shiga’s Imports Shirley Towner SIFF Silver Cloud Inns & Hotels Silverwood Theme Park Simply Desserts Siobhan Ginnane Slate Coffee Roasters SomaNova Wellness Sophie Kauffman Stevens Pass Mountain Resort Stoneway Hardware Summerhill Pyramid Winery Sun Mountain Lodge Suncadia Suzy Streater Swansons Nursery Syncline Winery Tac Phoenix Teatro ZinZanni Ted Brown Music Tennis Center Sand Point The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture The Comedy Underground The Fairmont Olympic Hotel 54 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 The Westin Seattle Thurston Wolfe Winery Tom Douglas Restaurants and Hot Stove Society Trader Joes Trish Twomey Trophy Cupcakes Tropical Flowers & Bouquets of Hawaii Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria Two Beer Brewing University Book Store University District Farmers Market University District Food Bank Board of Directors University of Washington School of Drama University of Washington Softball University Village Urban Float Uwajimaya Vacation Internationale Vios Cafe & Pub at Third Place Books Virginia Mason Medi Spa Visual Effects at Virginia Mason Vitality Pilates Walla Walla Vintners Westland Distillery Westward Whim W’Him Whole Foods Roosevelt Square Wild Rose Nursery William Levine Fine Jewels, L.L.C. Wing Luke Museum Woodland Park Zoo Yippie-Pie-Yay Thanks to Our Weekly Donation Partners Bartell Drugs (Roosevelt Square) Bethany Lutheran Church Christ Episcopal Church Essential Bakery (Madison Park) Fred Meyer (Ballard) Grateful Bread Bakery and Café Madison Park Bakery Montlake Boulevard Market New Roots Organics Pasta & Company (University Village) PCC (Greenlake Village) PCC (Viewridge) Picardo Farm QFC (Broadway Market) QFC (Wedgwood) QFC (University Village) Ravenna P-Patch Roosevelt P-Patch Safeway (University District, Wedgwood) Sand Point Community Church Shiga’s Garden Starbucks (Greenlake, Olive Way, University Village, Wallingford) Tall Grass Bakery Trader Joe’s (University District) Trophy Cupcakes (Wallingford, University Village) University District Farmers Market University District P-Patch University Heights P-Patch University Presbyterian Church Wedgwood Community Church Whole Foods (Roosevelt Square) Eastlake P-Patch University of Washington Farm Realizing Your Vision We recognize that we’re part of something larger. At Stokes Lawrence, making a positive impact on the communities around us is central to our values. We are proud to support the University District Food Bank. 120 N. Naches Avenue 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000 Yakima, WA 98901 Seattle, WA 98101 206.626.6000 stokeslaw.com 509.853.3000 University District Food Bank Auction 2015 | 55 Interesting Facts ❖❖ Our nutritionally-balanced supermarket-style shopping system has been replicated by agencies from across the United States. ❖❖ Last year our volunteers donated enough time to equal almost 10 full-time employees. ❖❖ Each week we provide groceries to about 1,100 low-income families. ❖❖ Last year we distributed 2.3 million pounds of food. ❖❖ Seventy percent of the food we distribute is donated, but we still will spend $185,000 buying food, toiletries and baby supplies. CREATING SHARED PROSPERITY FOR ALL. Guild Mortgage and it’s Northgate Branch are committed to making a difference in our community. This includes supporting local organization’s that impact our community in meaningful ways. We are so glad that we are able to help support the University District Food Bank and its on going mission to provide individuals and families who are in need with food and access to a network of community resources that helps them achieve self-sufficiency. Northgate Branch: 155 NE 100th St. Suite 401, Seattle, WA 98125 Call us today! 206-623-4446 Guild Mortgage Company is an Equal Housing Lender; NMLS ID# 3274. Branch NMLS- 78615. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms & conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. 56 | University District Food Bank Auction 2015 Fight Hunger, Build Hope with University District Food Bank After more than 32 years in a church basement, in a space that is woefully undersized for our community need, construction began last spring on University Commons, our collaboration with LIHI and YouthCare which will bring us a new home and provide 49 units of low-income housing. We’ve already raised more than $3 million toward the $3.6 million goal for our new home. Construction is underway, but we need your help to ensure that we will move into our new home next June. Please consider making a personally significant gift in support of our capital campaign. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Food Bank needs your once-in-a-lifetime capital support. Your gift today ensures that our new home will: ❖❖ Be accessible to all our customers and volunteers. ❖❖ Offer a dry, comfortable waiting area, ❖❖ Provide wide, aisles for easy navigation through a larger shopping area, ❖❖ Triple the amount of refrigerated storage space we have available for the growing quantity of perishable donations we receive every day, ❖❖ Include a counseling room and classroom on-site to ensure that customers are connected to community resources that move them toward self-sufficiency, and ❖❖ Feature a job skills training café that will offer young adults living in residences above the food bank with an opportunity to build job and life experience needed to maintain steady employment and earn a regular pay check. Make a gift or pledge to the capital campaign online or contact Joe in the food bank office to learn more about this landmark project and how you can help. University District Food Bank service area: 98125 98103 98115 98105 98102 520 98112