Catalog - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville

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UUCA’s Annual Auction
November 14, 2015, 4-8pm
Morris Hellenic Cultural Center, Montford
227 Cumberland Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina
Tickets are on sale at $30 through Sunday, November 8,
rising to $40 thereafter.
Purchase with credit card on the UUCA website or
by cash or check at coffee hours.
Welcome!
On behalf of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, we welcome you to Auction Olé! 2015.
The money raised tonight will be used to serve the mission of the Congregation as we nurture individual
search for meaning and work in community for freedom, justice and love.
This event would not be possible without the generosity of you and our entire community. Thank you for
your support.
The Auction Committee
Ann McLellan, Co-Chair
Judy Galloway, Co-Chair
Rhea Cravens
Eleanor Lane
Robin Loew
Paula Massey
Karen Morris
Renate Schuchardt
Linda Topp, Staff Coordinator
Auction Schedule
4:00 Silent Auction begins, Drinks & Appetizers are served
5:00 Dinner begins
5:15 Close Silent Auction Part 1: Unique Treasures, Art Gallery, Yummy Treats
5:25 Close Silent Auction Part 2: Services and Skills
5:35 Close Silent Auction Part 3: Eat, Drink & Be Merry, Adventures & Vacations, Oversize
5:40 Dessert Dash
6:00 Live Auction begins
Checkout will begin after all Silent and Live Auction bids have been entered into the database.
Our Generous Sponsors
Dr. James Leipold, Art of Chiropractic
Stephen Carter, Carter Computing
Jonas Gerard Fine Art
Jeremy Ashburn, PushLeads
Richard Barrett & Sam Katz, The Altamont
Steve & Robin Loew
Sonya Friedrich
Grace Curry
Thanks to our auctioneer
Allen Brasington III
Thanks to our UUCA Staff
Our continuing gratitude to the Staff of UUCA for their help and support
Calendar of Auction Events
Sunday Brunch for 10
Sunday, December 6, 2015, 12:30
Traditional French Dinner for 6
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Winter Solstice Celebration & Dinner for 6
New Year’s Eve Hoopla for 12
David Novak in “Separation...”
Veggie Chili Supper for 8
Two Tickets to Hot Sardines
Paleo Dinner for 4
Cookies & Stories for Families
An Evening of Scrabble and Fun for 8
Snow date for Veggie Chili Supper for 8
Winter Warmer Dinner for 15
Snow date for Winter Warmer Dinner for 15
Biscotti Baking Class for 4
German Dinner for 8
It’s a Pi Day Gathering! for 10
California-Style Mexican Dinner for 8
Cuban Dinner for 6
Dinner in Provence for 6
Kickball Party at Weaver Park
Springtime in Tuscany: Italian Dinner for 8
Pizza & Chili Supper for 10
Mystery at the Grove Arcade for 30
Lemon Gap to Max Patch Shuttle Hike for 15
Rain date for Lemon Gap Shuttle Hike
Cold Mountain Tour for 11
Fine Dining at Givens Estates for 4
Chili and Chalice for 6
Mother’s Day Brunch with Ward’s
Slate Rock Shuttle Hike for 12
Rain date for Slate Rock Shuttle Hike
French Dinner for 6
Panthertown Valley Hike for 12
Rain date for Panthertown Valley Hike Box Seats at Tourists Baseball for 10
Monday, December 21, 2015, 6:00
Thursday, December 31, 2015, 9:00
Friday, January 22, 2016, 8:00
Saturday, January 30, 2016. 5:30
Saturday, January 30, 2016, 8:00
Saturday, February 6, 2016, 6:00
Sunday, March 6, 2016, 1:00-4:00
Friday, March 11, 2016, 6:30
Monday, March 14, 2016, 6:00
Friday, March 18, 2016, 6:00
Saturday, March 19, 2016, 6:00
Saturday, April 2, 2016, 6:00
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Friday, May 6, 2016, 6:00
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Sunday, May 8, 2016, 1:00
Saturday, May 21, 2016, 6:00
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Saturday June 11, 2016
Friday, June 17, 2016
Auction Ground Rules and Procedures
Registration
Upon entering the auction, you will receive your bidder number. Use the bidder number assigned to you
for all silent and live auction bidding. Usually couples have one bidder number, unless you requested
separate numbers when you purchased your tickets.
Silent Auction
The Silent Auction opens at 4:00. It is divided into three sections. Each section will close at a different time according to the Auction Schedule on the Welcome page of this catalog. The minimum bid and
minimum raise for each item is shown on the bid sheet for that item. To be valid, bids must be legible and
comply with stated minimum bids and raises.
To place a bid, print your bidder number with your bid amount on the bid sheet. Where there is a single
item listed for sale, the highest value bid entered prior to the section closing will be the winning bid.
Silent Auction
Please note this bidding process for multiple-winner parties, etc.:
Where there is more than one place available for the item being offered, for example if the item is a dinner for 6, write your bidder number and bid amount for each place you wish to win on the lines provided.
The winners of the 6 places will be the 6 highest bidders. Each winning bidder will pay the amount
they have bid though it may differ from the amount paid by another winning bidder. When there is a tie
for the same bid amount, the earlier bid wins. To change your bid, do not erase or cross out. You must
write a new bid on a new line.
Example: For 6 places:
Bidder No.
14
14
26
26
14
14
43
88
88
Bid Amount:
$30.
$30.
$35.
$35.
$35.
$35.
$40.
$40.
$40.
*
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The bidding ended at this point. Winners are marked with *. Bidder number 14 raised their bids once,
but did not win two seats. Bidder 14 has the option to delete the single seat from his/her invoice. This
can be requested before the invoice is actually paid. Five winners would attend the dinner.
Live Auction
To bid during the Live Auction, hold your bidder number up and toward the auctioneer. The Auctioneer will
acknowledge your bid. When the gavel goes down on an item, it is sold and the Auctioneer will announce
the winning bid(s) and winning bidder number(s). The Live Auction will continue until all items are sold.
If a group is bidding on a single item, please designate one bidder to place your combined bid.
Checkout, Payments and Early Departures
Checkout will begin only after all Silent and Live Auction items have been recorded. Checkout volunteers
will provide an invoice listing the items you have won, their prices and the total due. For your convenience we gladly accept cash, check, Discover, MasterCard and Visa.
Cont’d next page
Fast Checkout:
No waiting to pay!
If you have provided your credit card information on our secure check-in system, you have the option of
taking your invoice from Checkout directly to Pick-Up. We will submit your payment to the secure payment vender after the auction, and we will email or US mail your itemized receipt listing your purchases
and your total paid amount.
If you must leave early, you may pay by cash, check or credit card at coffee hour on November 15 or
November 22.
Pick-Up of Gift Cards and Certificates
After receiving your invoice at Checkout, take your invoice to the Pick-Up Table. Volunteers will retrieve
your gift cards or gift certificates from businesses, and certificates for dinners, parties, and other multiwinner events. Contact information for these events is provided on the certificates.
Terms of Sale
Unless otherwise noted, all certificates for goods and services must be used within one year of the auction date.
Donated goods and services are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the donors.
All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds.
No statement made in this catalog or made orally at the auction or elsewhere shall be deemed a warranty
for tax purposes or market value. Items have not been appraised unless otherwise noted.
Reservations for trips, vacation accommodations, dinners, etc. must be mutually arranged with the donor
unless otherwise noted. No refunds will be allowed on any tickets and/or accommodations. Winners are
allowed to transfer their place at an event to another person in the congregation provided the host of the
event approves in advance.
The Auction Committee reserves the right to withdraw any item at any time without notice before the
actual sale. In the event of a dispute, the Auction Committee shall act as final authority in determining the
winning bid.
Tax Information
The fair market values of donated items are based on the donor’s appraisal. Donors may be able to list
the values of their donations as tax deductible donations to the church. Please check with your tax advisor for specifics.
Live
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Cookie of the Month
Each month for 1 year recipient will receive 2 dozen cookies. January – Chocolate Chip Cookies, February – Decorated Sugar Cookies, March – Peanut Butter Blossoms, April – Chewy Coconut Cookies, May – Snickerdoodles,
June – Cowboy Cookies, July – Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, August – Wookie Cookies, September – Chewy Spice
Cookies, October – Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, November – Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies, December – Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies.
Donated by: Sarah, Kate & Jack Hartnett
2
VIP Parking Space at UUCA
Would you like your own personal parking space, a guarantee of easy parking on busy Sunday mornings? There is
only one way to make that happen, and it is by bidding on this auction item! Only one reserved parking place is
available. It will be labeled “Auction Winner.”
Value: Priceless
Donated by: UUCA
3
New Work by Jonas Gerard
A popular artist with a large gallery and studio in the River Arts District, Jonas Gerard’s work is continually evolving, always full of surprises, and this work is no exception. His paintings are equally suitable for home or office.
Donated by: Jonas Gerard Fine Art
4
Canoe!
Here is your chance to get out on the water! Horaks are donating an Old Town Discovery 169 canoe:
“At nearly 17 feet, the Discovery 169 is the longest in the Discovery series. Designed to go long distances, the Discovery 169 performs efficiently even when it is loaded with gear. The three layer construction is designed to take a
beating. The Discovery 169 is a great choice for the recreational paddlers who may aspire to go longer distances or
may need additional room and load capacity.”
The canoe is in great shape, and comes with straps and foam mounting pieces for vehicle top, plus two wooden
paddles. Easily fits a family of four. This canoe is blue. See the photo (canoe shown in red) on the auction display
table.
Donated by: Mike Horak
5
Gift Certificates for Navitat Ziplines
Experience some of the longest ziplines in North America! We have two passes available for the Ultimate Tour,
which includes both of Navitat’s canopy adventures. It’s a full day experience featuring the Moody Cove Tour and
the Blue Ridge Tour. 20 minutes north of Asheville in a mountain cove with an experienced zipline company, you
may find yourself truly amazed and awed by a new perspective. Participants must be 90-250 pounds. See navitat.
com for complete information.
Sold to the 2 highest bidders.
Value: $318.00
Donated by: Navitat
Begins at 6pm
Live
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Computer Assistance by an Expert
Steve offers to help with any specific computer related need/problem (Mac, Windows PC, or Linux). For example:
Recovery from a virus or spyware attack;
Advice when buying a new computer (or saving your old one), or a new phone or tablet, then transferring information from the old system and setting up and initial training on the new system;
Advice on WiFi and internet access set up and security.
If you are transitioning from a PC running Windows to a Mac, he can help with selecting the right Mac, moving
your PC files to the new Mac, and basic instruction on using the Mac.
Steve will spend the time necessary for one of the above, up to perhaps 3 hours or so.
Donated by: Steve Carter of Carter Computing
7
Google Market Research
Internet Leads for your Business! PushLeads will optimize your business presence when people browse the internet.
This gift certificate provides $500 of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Market Research for your business. You’ll
give us a few ideas of what people might be searching for in Google. We’ll then do SEO Research and come up 500
keywords for your local business. Using those keywords on your site will help make your site show up on the first
page of a Google search. Good for 500 researched keywords for 1 website.
Donated by: Jeremy Ashburn of PushLeads
8
Preparation of 2015 Tax Return
A CPA will do your taxes for you! George Austin of Austin CPA offers free consultation, planning and preparation
of your personal income tax return for 2015. Includes the federal tax return and associated state return (NC or other
state).
Donated by: George Austin
9
B & B in Beaufort SC for 3 Nights
Stay with UUs in the beautiful, historic city of Beaufort, South Carolina, where you can explore charmingly restored
homes, visit Penn Center, Huntington Island Beach, dine on local seafood and low country cuisine. Beaufort is a
unique Southern seaport with world class restaurants and a beautiful state beach close by. The Big Chill and Forest
Gump were filmed there. Three nights and three breakfasts for 2 persons. Dates to be arranged.
Donated by: UU Fellowship of Beaufort, SC
10
B & B in Charleston SC for 3 Nights
Visit historic Charleston, and stay with UU hosts for 3 nights, with three breakfasts included, for two adults. Your
host location is convenient to downtown, beaches, and lots of fine restaurants, shopping, and history galore. The
Unitarian Church in Charleston is the oldest Unitarian church in the South, recently restored to its beautiful magnificence, and with a charming old garden beside it. Conde Nast Traveler has just named Charleston the No. 1 tourist destination in the country for the third time and No. 5 in the world. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Donated by: Unitarian Church in Charleston
Begins at 6pm
Live
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Plein Air Oil Painting “Autumn River”
“Autumn River” (11 × 14) depicts the river at Graveyard Fields just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 418. It is
an alla prima plein air painting by Richard Oversmith, meaning that it was painted in one session in the great outdoors. Richard’s works are in galleries in Charleston, Vero Beach Florida, Warm Springs Virginia, as well as several
galleries in North Carolina. Please see additional information on the auction display table. For visual treats tour his
website: richardoversmith.com
Donated by: Richard Oversmith
12
One Week in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Visit the beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende, an artists’ village north of Mexico City, with free accommodations
for a couple for one week, in February or March, 2016. You are invited to stay with Cliff and Julie DuRand (and
their well-civilized dogs) in their home on Calzada de la Luz, a few blocks from the central square which is called El
Jardin. A big attraction in the town is its well-preserved historic center, filled with buildings from the 17th and 18th
centuries, a World Heritage Site. There are many art galleries, ethnic restaurants, and cantinas, stores, workshops and
festivals. Nearby there are thermal waters and spas available, and not to be missed is the botanical gardens with its
extensive collection of cacti.
Donated by: Cliff & Julie DuRand
13
Chili and Chalice Party for 6
Back by popular demand, Julie and Bob offer two homemade chilis with all the fixings. And they will teach you to
decorate and glaze a pre-made chalice. After a final trip into the kiln it will be yours to keep! To be held on Saturday,
May 7, 2016.
Donated by: Julie & Bob Roepnack
14
Cuban Dinner for 6
Juli will consult with the Altschul’s housemate Maria, who hails from Cuba, to prepare an authentic Cuban dinner
for six guests including roast pork, black beans and rice, yucca, and delicious sweet plantains. To be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 6:00.
Donated by: Juli Altschul
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Party Space for Your Event
The Altamont will host your party, social gathering, cocktail party, musical event, or dance party in their beautiful
space near downtown, at 18 Church Street. Available for up to 100 guests, on a week night or daytime, depending
upon their schedule (on weekend nights they are busy with many fine musical events). You may arrange for your
own caterer, and purchase their bar services if you are serving drinks, beer or wine. This can be an open bar, or they
can arrange for your bulk purchase of beer or wine. Up to four hours for your event. Easy parking on the street or at
the Aloft Hotel garage, one block from Church Street. See their website: thealtamont.com
Donated by: The Altamont
Begins at 6pm
Live
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Series of 10 Chiropractic Visits
A series of ten pain-relieving cold laser treatments at The Art of Chiropractic, located on New Leicester Highway,
Asheville. This is a noninvasive therapy used for the treatment of pain due to arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia and
other causes.
A series of 10 treatments, available to the single highest bidder.
Donated by: Dr. James Leipold
17
Motorcycle Sidecar Ride and Lunch at Pisgah Inn
Shel will take you for a ride…and it will be fun! Enjoy the views while riding in the sidecar of his motorcycle along
the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Pisgah Inn for lunch. What a trip! Available to anyone weighing under 180 lbs. Time
to be arranged, depending on the weather.
Donated by: Shel Altschul
18
Personal History with Photos
Craig will photograph you in the comfort of your home, record your personal story, transcribe and edit it, and work
with you to select an environmental photo to complement your story. The result will be a framed picture, 16 1/2 ×
23, incorporating all of those elements. See the sample on display. He will visit your home within the greater Asheville area, date and time to be arranged.
Donated by: Craig Bohanan
19
Two Tickets to SOLD OUT Hot Sardines
This show is SOLD OUT! Don’t miss this opportunity! Hot Sardines is at Diana Wortham Theatre, and these tickets are in the 4th Row, center. Featuring brass and other winds, a rhythm section, a “Fats Waller” piano virtuoso and
a front woman whose voice recalls a speakeasy of the jazz era, plus a tap dancer! “One of the best jazz bands in NY.”
Saturday, January 30, 2016, 8:00.
Sold to the single highest bidder.
Donated by: Ed & Vicki Jenest
20
B & B in Nashville for 3 Nights
Enjoy a wonderful three night vacation in Music City. You will be hosted by members of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville in their home, where you will enjoy a private bath, delicious breakfasts, and easy access to
downtown Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame, multiple entertainment venues, (Ryman, Symphony, Station
Inn – bluegrass, etc.), restaurants, hiking trails and the beautiful gardens at Cheekwood. Arrange your visit at any
time during the spring or fall, 2016. Includes 3 nights and 3 breakfasts for two people.
Donated by: First UU Church of Nashville
21
Winter Solstice Celebration & Dinner for 6
For thousands of years humans have been celebrating the winter solstice with festivals and ceremonies. Our celebration at 6 PM on December 21st will feature hors d’oeuvres, a solstice ceremony before an indoor fire, and a festive
dinner.
Donated by: Maurice Loiselle & Karen Topol
Begins at 6pm
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New Year’s Eve Hoopla for 12
On December 31 take a nap in the afternoon, then gather at McLellans around 9:00, and stay to ring in 2016. We
will feast on traditional New Year’s Eve fare, including shrimp cocktails and wine, ham with warm biscuits, chicken
pasta salad, sweet ‘n spicy meatballs, and cherry cobbler a la mode. Around midnight share a toast of bubbly, and be
glad we are here instead of in Times Square! Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 9:00.
Donated by: Ann & Jerry McLellan
23
German Dinner for 8 (Gluten Free)
Renate will be preparing a complete dinner in the German tradition: Rouladen (stuffed steak), garlic mashed potatoes,
red cabbage, mixed vegetables, and for dessert, homemade bread pudding with Irish cream and whipped cream. The
event will begin with appetizers and includes wine, beer, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. This dinner will be gluten-free. At
the home of Renate Schuchardt and Russ Lee on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 6:30. Snow date: Friday, April 1.
Donated by: Renate Schuchardt & Russ Lee
24
Home Worm Composting
Black Gold for your garden! Send less waste to the landfill. Let the little wrigglers do the work for you. The kit includes everything you need to get started vermicomposting in your own home. We will provide the bin, worms and
an orientation session to get you started. Worm castings and worm tea are terrific soil amendments for your garden.
The bin can be stationed indoors (ours live in the coat closet) or outdoors in a protected spot. Ben will meet with the
winner of this item to get the bin set up and walk through worm care at a mutually agreeable time.
Donated by: Ben & Mame Fleming
25
Outer Banks Beach House for One Week, June-August
Spend a week during June-August on beautiful Nags Head in this comfortable beach house—plenty of space for
friends to join you! Two master bedrooms, each with a queen bed, a third bedroom with twin beds, the fourth has
bunk beds, and the great room has a pullout queen sleeper sofa. Full kitchen, 3 baths, sunroom, screened porch and
covered front deck with ocean views, and open back deck with views of the sound and sunsets. Community pool
and tennis courts. To be scheduled with the donor by mutual convenience, the cottage is available April 1 through
November 30. Usually rents for $900 off season and $1600 in season (June-August). Bring your own sheets and
towels, then head out to the sand and waves! Plenty of good restaurants nearby.
Donated by: Sonya Friedrich
26
Outer Banks Beach House for One Week, Off Season
Spend a week during April-May or September-November at beautiful Nags Head in this comfortable beach house—
plenty of space for friends to join you! Two master bedrooms, each with a queen bed, a third bedroom with twin
beds, the fourth has bunk beds, and the great room has a pullout queen sleeper sofa. Full kitchen, 3 baths, sunroom,
screened porch and covered front deck with ocean views, and open back deck with views of the sound and sunsets.
Community pool and tennis courts. To be scheduled with the donor by mutual convenience, the cottage is available
April 1 through November 30. Usually rents for $900 off season and $1600 in season (June-August). Bring your
own sheets and towels, then head out to the sand and waves! Plenty of good restaurants nearby.
Begins at 6pm
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Tybee Island Condo for 3 Nights
Not far from Savannah, this fabulous, newly-renovated condo is on 17th Street, across from the ocean, steps away
from the pier, and only a block to shops and restaurants. There’s a beach view from the balcony. The condo has
three bedrooms with queen beds, plus a pull-out queen sleeper in the living room, two full baths, and is wheelchair
accessible with a private elevator to its third floor location. It has wireless internet, is small-dog friendly, and has
two parking spaces. Available for three nights, November 2015 – October 2016 excluding June-July-August, to be
reserved with the donor on mutually agreeable dates.
Donated by: UU Church of Savannah
Begins at 6pm
Silent Auction (part 1) “Unique Treasures”
101
Packet of Five Note Cards
A packet of five blank note cards with coordinating envelopes, each a different design, by Linda Kooiker.
Donated by: Linda Kooiker
102
Box of Eight Oak Leaf Cards
A box of eight matching note cards depicting oak leaves in fall colors, by Linda Kooiker. White envelopes are included.
103
Packet of Watercolor Note Cards
A packet of five note cards with original watercolors by Linda Kooiker with white envelopes. Each card is different,
each a beautiful work of art.
104
Hand Knitted 3-Button Vest
The beautiful yarn used in this 3-button tunic/vest is Noro Taiyo, a blend of wool, cotton and silk, making it very
soft and comfortable to wear. The colors combine bright pink, purple, green, and grey in a palette of jewel tones.
Approximate size 14-16. Try it on, if you wish!
Donated by: Jan Beech
105
Knitted Wool Hat in Green
This hat is knitted with cables in many shades of green wool. Very soft! One size fits most.
Donated by: Lisa Bovee-Kemper
106
Hand Knitted Keyhole Top
This soft hand knitted top is 100% cotton yarn, in pink, size 14.
Donated by: Jan Beech
107
Mini Shawl with Ribbons
This is a versatile addition to your wardrobe! Wear it as a shawl or wrap it as a cozy scarf. Knit with aqua and shiny
ribbons in jewel tones.
Donated by: Paula Massey
108
Octopus Knitted Hat for Baby
“Ollie the Octopus” is the charming design for this adorable hand knit hat. Very soft, light wool, hand washable, air
dry. Perfect for the favorite baby in your life! Size 6 – 12 months.
Closes at 5:15pm
109
Set of Royal Albert Bone China
A beautiful set of Royal Albert bone china, made in England, in the “Old English Rose” pattern. Service for eight
includes 12 dinner plates, 8 salad plates, 14 bread plates, 8 small dishes, 8 teacups and saucers, 8 demitasse cups and
saucers, oval vegetable dish, oval serving platter, sugar bowl and creamer, and three small oval bowls. The pattern is
white with pink roses and green leaves circling the rims with edges wide-sponged in gold. All pieces are highest quality and in excellent condition.
Donated by: Elin Cotts
110
Electric Chord Organ
A vintage electric chord organ produces beautiful sound, easy for anyone to play! On this tabletop model you can
press a button to choose the chord you want, then play a tune along with the chord on the piano keyboard. Great
party fun, and provides musical experience for anyone. Disclaimer: Everything works except for one key on the
keyboard.
111
Four Antique Items
A heavy iron clapper from a bell, a wooden last for a child-size shoe, a block-and-tackle pulley of wood and iron,
and a vintage glass insulator from a telephone pole. These items might remind us of our roots!
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12 Vintage Ceramic Place Cards
Charming white ceramic place cards decorated with tiny flowers. They have space to write a name using a washable
marker. A nice touch for a special party!
113
Antique 1888 Coffee Grinder
Waddel’s Improved Coffee Mill No. 40, patented May 15, 1888, “is offered to ‘Suffering Humanity’ as an article
long needed. The handle…and the round tin cup…are improvements which cannot be denied.” This descriptive
label is missing from the tin cup inside the mill, but the directions label still exists inside the coffee door.
114
Tall Crystal Vase
An elegant Gorham “Lady Anne” lead crystal vase, 10” tall, with its original box.
Donated by: Anonymous
115
Heavy Crystal Bookends
A pair of heavy clear crystal bookends, with the original Orrefors labels, made at their factory in Sweden.
Donated by: Ann McLellan
Closes at 5:15pm
116
Apple Paperweight by Tiffany
The shape of a real apple in a clear crystal paperweight. It is marked Tiffany & Co. and looks perfect, but don’t try
to bite into it. It might be a thoughtful gift for the apple of your eye. Or how about an apple for the teacher? Or for
your dedicated Mac user? Or…
117
Yin Yang Crystal Paperweight
A clear crystal paperweight with two bubbles inside forming the yin yang design. Signed Orrefors, handmade at
their factory in Sweden, in perfect condition.
118
Vintage Oil Lamp
Much used during the Victorian era, this vintage oil or kerosene lamp is made of clear glass, with brass ring and unused wick. The glass chimney is a new replacement. 19” tall. Add colored oil to match your decor, and be prepared
whenever your electricity goes out!
119
Antique Stoneware Jug
Every farm kitchen needed jugs like this one. 10 1/2 inches tall, plus the traditional corncob stopper, 7 inches in
diameter. Beige base with dark brown top and graceful handle, all in excellent condition.
120
Vintage Split Oak Basket
This is a vintage Kentucky basket, handmade of split oak.
Donated by: Cam Collins
121
Four Handwoven Placemats
These soft, cotton placemats in blue were handwoven by Wilhelmina Godfrey, a noted African American artist and
fine-arts weaver of Buffalo, New York, now deceased. She exhibited at many craft events around the country and was
also a teacher of her craft. These beautiful examples of her fine weaving measure 11 × 18.
Donated by: Laura Gordon
122
“Feathered Friends” Eight Notecards
A set of eight notecards made by Susan, each an original colored pencil drawing. Susan’s drawing instructor is T.
Pennington who has a gallery in Waynesville. You might agree that Susan’s beautiful drawings are worthy of framing!
Donated by: Susan Steffe
Closes at 5:15pm
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“Garden Flowers” Eight Notecards
124
“Forest Friends” Eight Notecards
125
“Fall Leaves” Eight Notecards
126
Handcrafted Wooden Box
A large handcrafted wooden box constructed of several varieties of inlaid wood. Signed and labeled by the maker,
Tom Hoxie of Weaverville, NC. The top tray lifts out to reveal a secret lower compartment!
Donated by: Jay Bretz
127
Ceramic Vase with Black Top
Made by a Virginia artist, this cylindrical vase is of textured beige ceramic with a black shape at the top, a sculptural
design, unsigned.
Donated by: Lisa Holt
128
Ceramic Serving Bowl
A ceramic serving bowl in beige and brown, hand-made on the wheel by Margaret at Odyssey in the River Arts
District.
Donated by: Margaret Kleiber
129
Five Vintage Figurines, Set No.1
A small collection of five figurines. quite fine, and in great condition for their age, which by the way is unknown. Perhaps you would like to research what these are? Cobbler, seamstress, clown and two park bench scenes make the set.
130
Tastes and Sounds of West Asheville
A basket filled with gift certificates featuring the unique food and entertainment establishments available in the West
Asheville community.
Donated by: Women’s Covenant Group
Closes at 5:15pm
131
Five Vintage Figurines, Set No.2
A small collection of five figurines. quite fine, and in great condition for their age, which by the way is unknown.
Perhaps you would like to research what these are? Two ladies, two men and a boy make the set.
132
Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse Package
This package includes a Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse mug made by UU Rod Jackson, a 10th Anniversary CD
of Coffeehouse star performers, and two tickets to the December 13, 2015, show with Brother Sun, to be held at
UUCA.
Donated by: Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse
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Pieced Throw or Wall Hanging
This cozy throw is hand-pieced using cotton fabrics in blue, lavender and green. Artistically made, size 36” x 47”, it
can also be used as a wall hanging.
Donated by: Betty Mack
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Pendant Necklace with Chalice Inlay
A slice of a tagua nut was used to create this handmade pendant, inlaid with a flaming chalice of turquoise. Carved
by Roger Wolford of Groveland, Illinois, the pendant is finished with a coating of acrylic. Includes an adjustable
necklace of brown cotton cord.
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Polymer Clay Pendant Necklace
This is a handmade pendant in grey polymer topped by a brown bird. Made by Tamela Wells, who is a member of
the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The pendant is on a black cord necklace.
Donated by: Carol Taylor
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Black Handwoven Ruana
North Carolina’s Crossnore Weavers produced this long, black ruana. It is a cape-type wrap, measuring 48” x 80”.
Perfect for a fall evening in the mountains! The shop at Crossnore supports the Crossnore School, a non-profit residential foster care home for children in crisis from North Carolina.
Donated by: Nancy Douglas
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Porcelain Basket from Ireland
Shannon porcelain is made by I. Godinger & Co. in Ireland. The small basket, about five inches long, has shamrocks
hand painted on the sides. A beautiful piece! Complete with its original tag and outfitted box.
Donated by: Norma Gage
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Four Beer Mugs
Four clear crystal beer mugs for Beer City bidders.
Donated by: Don & Judy Galloway
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Four Liqueur Glasses
Four elegant matching glasses for serving after-dinner cordials.
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Pair of Clear Glass Candleholders
Bring a soft glow of candlelight to your table with these clear glass candleholders.
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Hand-Painted Tree Plate
Julie’s ceramic “Tree Plate” is wheel-thrown and hand-painted. It is safe for the dishwasher and microwave, and is
entirely safe for serving food.
Donated by: Julie Calhoun-Roepnack
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Autumn Splendor Shawl
The beautiful colors of fall in a lovely, draping shawl.
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Shades of Blue Shawlette
This small shawl will add soft texture to your ensemble, and some warmth on a chilly day.
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Toddler’s Sweater in Yellow
Buttercream yellow makes a soft and beautiful sweater for a toddler. Knit with cablestitch and a yoke, for size 12 to
24 months.
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Skin Care Collection
A bountiful collection of the finest skincare products from Rodan & Fields.
Are you ready to go make-up free and regain/maintain your youthful glow? The award-winning company Rodan
+ Fields creates its REDEFINE Regimen for the Appearance of Lines, Pores and Loss of Firmness. It is clinically
proven to provide noticeably firmer and smoother-looking skin. This 4-product regimen was developed by Stanfordtrained dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, creators of the phenomenally successful teenage-skin
care line Proactiv. Regimen includes Daily Cleansing Mask, Pore Minimizing Toner, Triple Defense Treatment with
Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen, and Overnight Restorative Cream. Includes a 60 day supply. Bonus mini facial
kit (Vitamins C and E Sugar-and-Salt Scrub and Lip Renewing Serum) is included in the auction package.
Donated by: Nora Carpenter
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Useful Work: Photographs of Hickory Nut Gap Farm
The two highest bidders will win signed copies of Ken Abbott’s new book: Useful Work: Photographs of Hickory
Nut Gap Farm. See more of Ken’s work at his website: www.kenabbottphoto.com “In Useful Work, Ken Abbott
so thoroughly and beautifully depicts the surface and soul of this home and farm, that he reminds us how the best
photographers can focus on something seemingly small, yet evoke our common humanity.”
Donated by: Ken Abbott
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Brown Cowl-Neck Sweater
Hand knit of soft merino wool, this short-sleeved sweater has a cowl neck on cabled yoke. Tunic length, size smallmedium.
Donated by: Purl’s Yarn Emporium
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Forest Green Turtleneck Sweater
Merino wool and 40% baby alpaca makes this hand knit turtleneck extremely soft and cozy. Long sleeves, with cuffs,
waist and neck cabled in the heathery green yarn. Size small.
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Fringed Striped Stole
Hand knit in narrow multi-colored stripes, the soft fringed stole is 60% merino wool, 25% alpaca and 15% silk.
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Taupe Long Sleeved Sweater
Soft merino wool, this sweater is bordered with a gently scalloped edge. Size Small-Medium.
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Hand Knit Socks
These are the most wonderful, comfortable socks, knit of washable wool blend. Try them, you’ll love them!
Donated by: Gay Lambirth
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Hand Knit Baby Blanket
Stripes of lavender, apple green and white combined with a variegated stripe of lavender, apple green, white, blue
and pink. This cozy, soft blanket will cuddle around a very lucky baby! 36” x 36”
Donated by: Nancy Bragg
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Nambe Yaro Salad Bowl Set
The Yaro salad bowl set is made of acacia wood, a dense, durable hardwood that glows with warmth and pleases with
finely patterned grain of varying shades. Designed by Sean O’Hara, tossing a salad becomes a snap, while the more
narrow bottom helps ensure that no dressing escapes the greens. Naturally resinous, acacia wood will not absorb
stains or odors, and the bowl can be hand washed with warm soapy water. The accompanying salad servers have
acacia wood heads and sculpted handles made of the signature Nambé Alloy.
Donated by: Eleanor and Bob Lane
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Square Ceramic Bowl with Turtles
Embossed with lots of scrambling baby turtles, this square bowl is sculpted and glazed in pale green. Rod is one of
our own UU potters, working at Odyssey in the River Arts District.
Donated by: Rod Jackson
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Garnet Ring by Chris Van Dyke
You may have visited Van Dyke Jewelry & Fine Craft across from the Fine Arts Theatre, showcasing Chris Van
Dyke’s own custom jewelry. Here is your opportunity to acquire a select piece from his collection. This ring is sterling silver, set with a fine, round 8mm natural garnet. Chris has been voted to First Place Jewelry Artist/Designer in
Best of WNC 2015! And, Chris will provide free sizing of the ring to the winning bidder.
Donated by: Van Dyke Jewelry & Fine Craft
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Blue Topaz Ring by Chris Van Dyke
Van Dyke Jewelry and Fine Craft is located on Biltmore Avenue, across from the Fine Arts Theatre. Have you
browsed the beautiful items in his shop? This sterling silver ring, hand made by Chris Van Dyke, is set with an oval
8 × 18mm natural sky blue topaz. Chris has been voted to First Place Jewelry Artist/Designer in Best of WNC 2015!
And, Chris will provide free sizing of the ring to the winning bidder.
Donated by: Van Dyke Jewelry & Fine Craft
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Tea Time Package
With this package you will be all ready for tea for two. Includes a tea pot, handmade in North Carolina, two Jugtown teacups, a cotton tea towel from France, a honey bear from the Asheville Honey Company, assorted Equal
Exchange organic teas, and two boxes of cookies.
Donated by: Amie & Graham Paul
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Ready-To-Go Baby Gift
So cute! Complete with decorated gift bag, tissue and a card for the happy parents, inside is a set of hand knit baby
socks and matching hat. Ecobaby yarn is 100% organic, fair trade cotton, and nontoxic dye.
Donated by: Lisa Bovee-Kemper
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Set of Two Red Ceramics
Two rich red ceramics to bring color to your decor: A red glazed pottery vase from Pottery Valley in the sandhills of
North Carolina, and a red pottery candy dish with antiqued bronze lid, matching the vase.
Donated by: Cathy Keckeley
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Green Footed Bowl
This green footed bowl could also be used as a chalice, with a candle added. Made by Rod Jackson, who has a studio
at Odyssey, in the River Arts District.
Donated by: Rod Jackson
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Pottery Vase with Blue Swirls
Created by a local potter, this shapely vase is decorated with blue swirls. What do you think is painted on this vase?
Donated by: Patti & Randy Vanderbeek
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Round Ceramic with Oil Candle
A round ceramic pot in gold with inscription: “In order to fly, we must first learn to stand…” May be used with its
accompanying oil candle.
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Set of Two Japanese Dolls
Two Japanese dolls, a boy and a girl, dressed in traditional costume. These were purchased in Japan in 1968.
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Set of Three Blown Glass Pieces
Three lovely pieces of colorful blown glass: two in lavender, one in gold/orange.
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Cat Puzzle Box
Handcrafted in wood, this puzzle box has a cat outlined on top and a small velvety compartment inside.
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Relic from S.S. Larchmont
An authentic relic from the S. S. Larchmont, 1884-1907, recovered off shore in the Hampton Roads area near Norfolk, Virginia. The Larchmont was a paddlewheel steamship which sank off the coast of Rhode Island after a collision during a winter storm. There were few survivors of the 200 men on board.
Donated by: Larry Holt
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Crocheted Wrap
Triangular, oven-weave, hand-crocheted wrap in thick yarn, in blues and mauve, with a metallic gold thread running through it. Just dressy enough. Crocheted by UUCA member Paula Massey. I bought this at last year’s auction
when, after four glasses of wine, I thought I was the kind of woman who could bring off metallic gold yarn. It is
pristine—has been carefully stored and has never been worn, although it has been occasionally taken out and admired. UUCA might as well profit from it twice.
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Mandala Silk Scarf No. 1
A silk scarf hand-dyed by Joy in the rainbow colors of a mandala.
Donated by: Joy Berry
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Mandala Silk Scarf No.2
A silk scarf hand-dyed by Joy in the rainbow colors of a mandala.
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Love the Rose Collection
Dinner napkins, beautiful flowered ceramic napkin holders, Sunset’s ROSES book, vintage English bone china tea
cups from Prince Albert and Hammersby.
Donated by: UUCA Women’s Connections
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Hostess With the Mostest
A treasure trove of treats, from soup to nuts, to fill your pantry JUST in time for the holidays!
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Joy of Sox
Who doesn’t love great socks! This collection of 8 pairs of socks are perfect with Panda socks (and grippers) to keep
you warm in the winter nights; red fox, hummingbird, and puppy themed socks; 2 print and 3 solid (festive-colored)
low socks with ventilation panels… great for working out.
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OOO-LA-LA Spa Collection
Lotions and potions for a spa-like evening: Burt’s Bees Body Lotion, BioSilk Conditioner; Big Sexy Hair Root
Pump, lavender bath foam by Aura Cacia, Hemp Rose Pine Castile Bar Soap, nylon body scrub and Crisp Apple
candle…ahhhhh!
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Winebulance #1
Wine and assundries: Waring Pro Cordless Wine opener, two large wine glasses; Deloach Chardonnary; Apothic
Dark Red Blend, bird cloth wine back carrier, and WINE compendium for the serious student of wine!
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Winebulance #2
Wine and assundries: LOVE WINE cocktail napkins, cloisonne hummingbird bottle stopper and a Sauvignon Blanc
from New Harbor, New Zealand. Donated by Karin Eckert
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Winebulance #3
Wine and assundries for 4: Includes glasses, charms, two bottles of Ruffino wine, napkins, and WINE book. Donated by Billie Prosser
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Brown Pottery Vase
A smaller brown pottery vase.
Donated by: Suzy Jones
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Pothead No.1
Pottery named “Tilly” including succulent plants created by Nels Arnold.
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Pothead No.2
Pottery named “Flo” with succulents, created by Nels Arnold
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Tall Brown Pottery Vase
A vase made by the well-known potters of Seagrove, N.C.
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Wide Green Pottery Bowl
A lovely bowl, for food or flowers.
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Antique Server for Condiments
In red painted wood, this server could be used for condiments along with curry dishes, or for candy.
183
Art Deco Martini Glass
A charming martini glass, from Tiffany & Co.
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Pottery Berry Colander
A useful gift! This pottery berry colander comes with its own saucer to catch any drips after washing berries.
185
Glass Cheese or Pastry Saver
A two-piece cheese or pastry saver of painted glass.
186
Color-glazed White Vase
A color-glazed white vase, purchased at the gift shop of the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco.
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Silent Auction (part 1) “Art Gallery”
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Heron Wall Sculpture
This wooden wall sculpture of a walking heron is hand-made and painted, mounted on driftwood. 35 × 18 inches. It
was made by an 80-year-old woman, purchased in Naples, Florida.
Donated by: Ginny Hayes
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Large Wall Hanging
For a large wall space, this geometric hand-woven piece adds brilliant shades of blue, red and gold, expertly blended
in the design. Originally purchased at the juried Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands. 30” wide x 68” long.
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Two Framed Prints of Horses
A set of two limited edition prints by Gordon Power, signed by the artist. One titled “Aachen” depicts William
Steinkraus riding Bold Minstral. The other is titled “Mare and Foal.” Each frame measures about 15 × 18.
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Raku Pottery for the Wall
A set of two raku pottery pieces signed by Katherine Graham, a Madison County artist. Each piece is approximately
six inches square.
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Quilted Hanging: “Redux X: Portals”
A quilted wall piece by Lynne G. Harrill of Flat Rock, NC. Titled “Redux X: Portals” the quilt is hung from a narrow flat board in a top pocket. 33” wide and 26” tall, a mix of bright colors form wavy rectangles in many shapes.
The Redux series “are quilts that are very loosely based on traditional quilt patterns. Most of these use my hand dyed
fabrics.”
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Asheville Folk Art Mirror
The handmade and colorfully painted frame on this mirror could rightfully be called “Asheville Folk Art.” It was
purchased from a collection on display at West End Bakery. Unfortunately we don’t have the name of the artist. It’s a
fun piece! Size 24” x 24”.
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“Purple Rose” Digital Collage
An original digital collage created by Bob Falanga, matted and framed in black. Size is 16” x 20”.
Donated by: Bob Falanga
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“In the Company of Birds” Color Photo on Canvas
A ready to hang 18 × 12 color photograph on canvas, “In the Company of Birds” depicts the beach at Hilton Head,
SC on a chilly December day where a person is riding a bicycle at the water’s edge in the early morning light, surrounded by sea birds.
Donated by: Mindful Photography (Jacquelyn Schechter)
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“Old Tobacco Shed” Color Photo on Canvas
Tobacco leaves are hanging to dry in the cool October air. The tobacco shed used to be near Burnsville, NC. This
8 × 10 color photograph is part of a series featuring old barns in Madison, Yancey and Mitchell counties north of
Asheville.
Donated by: Mindful Photography (Jacquelyn Schechter)
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Wall Art in Glass and Copper
A set of two square pieces made of glass mounted on copper. Each piece is seven inches square, beautifully designed
by an artist who displayed at the juried Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands.
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Framed Paper Collage, Set of Two
These two collages are designed using handmade papers, matted in white and framed in light-toned wood. Signed by
the artist Rutledge. Each 14” x 20”.
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Framed Print of Joan Miro
A print of a frolicking work by beloved artist Joan Miro, framed in silver. 17” x 40”.
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Framed Print of Fine Arts Theatre
A numbered print by artist Bryan Federico, matted and framed, showing the Fine Arts Theatre here in Asheville.
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Metal Retro Print of Blue Ridge Parkway
This retro print on metal includes a blue Chevy with chrome bumpers on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Value:
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Vintage Wooden-framed Mirror
This vintage framed mirror measures 20 × 24, ready to hang.
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Wall Sculpture, Set of 2 Pieces
Two clay “poufs” hand-built by Meagan Chaney Gumpert. Together they form an easy to hang wall sculpture.
Donated by: Jane Bramham and Cam Collins
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Set of Two Brass Trays
Two brass trays, each incised with elaborate designs of animals and horse and rider. These were owned by a World War
II veteran who later worked in Saudi Arabia. We are not sure where they were made, but they are beautiful objects.
Donated by: Judith Kaufman
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Painting “November Moon”
November Moon is painted in alcohol ink by Walter A-Akert. It measures 12 × 15, with an ivory frame. Walter has
taught art at the OLLI College for Seniors at UNC-Asheville and at other schools. He says about his work: “I enjoy
exploring the dynamic tension between the accidental and the intentional.”
Donated by: Walter A-Akert
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Painting “Beginning”
“Beginning” is painted using alcohol inks on Yupo synthetic paper, made by Walter A-Akert. It measures 10 × 12,
matted, with a dark frame. Walter says about his work: “I enjoy exploring the dynamic tension between the accidental and the intentional.”
Donated by: Walter A-Akert
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Statue of a Gentleman
Copy of a sculpture by Honore Daumier who is known as “the Michelangelo of Caricature.” It is an “Authentic
copyrighted reproduction made from the original at the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.”
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Painting on Canvas: Bird of Paradise 2
Mounted on a canvas stretcher, this colorful painting is titled “Bird of Paradise 2.” 14” x 11”
Donated by: James Cassara
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Large Pottery Platter
This large ceramic piece may be used as wall art or as a platter for serving. Signed by the artist. 17” diameter, it includes a holder for hanging.
Donated by: Mame & Ben Fleming
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Decorator Print with Blue Chair
A print framed in pine will bring a spot of color to your room. This one has a sunlit blue chair with a pansy in a
basket. 29” wide x 33” high.
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Pink Floral Watercolor
A painting in watercolor by Patti Vanderbeek with pink flowers. 16” x 13” framed in brown.
Donated by: Patti Vanderbeek
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Watercolor Painting “Rhody”
“Rhody,” a watercolor painting of a pink rhododendron, 16” x 20” framed in silver metal.
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Set of Two Drawings
A set of two black and white drawings by Lisa Holt, matted and framed in black. 17” x 17” and 17” x 15”.
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Metal Tree
A rustic metal tree made of found pieces, constructed by a local metalworker. 25” tall
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Photo “Lake Superior Rocks”
This colorful photo “Lake Superior Rocks” is signed on the mat by the photographer S. Curtis Goodfellow. 30” x
22” framed in bronze metal.
Donated by: Larry & Lisa Holt
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Oil Painting “Tybee Marsh”
An oil painting by Laleah Adams of the marshes around Tybee Island, Georgia. 21” x 12” framed in dark wood.
Donated by: Laleah Adams
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Silent Auction (part 1) “Yummy Treats”
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Cheesecake with Fruit Topping
Elfi will make her special cheesecake recipe specially for you, with either cherry or blueberry topping. This is not a
gluten-free recipe. To be delivered on a mutually agreeable date.
Donated by: Elfi LaPlante
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Decadent Chocolate Cake
Need a special dessert for a party? Barbara will supply her rich chocolate bundt cake with chocolate icing, which easily serves 10-12. Date and delivery or pickup is to be mutually arranged. Perfect for a birthday surprise!
Donated by: Barbara Kruszewski
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Gift Card for Junction
Junction is a great place for dinner or brunch, located in the River Arts District, 348 Depot Street. They have a very
interesting and creative menu, and have a few tables outside, perfect on a nice day.
Value: $75.00
Donated by: Junction
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Salted Caramel Turtle Brownies
These are chocolate brownies with chocolate chips, pecans (optional), and a layer of salted caramel filling in the
middle. A batch of about 2 dozen made specially for you!
Donated by: India Dombach
305
Special Occasion Cake
India loves to bake special cakes! And she will make one just for you, baked to order and decorated for your occasion. With options such as fondant, buttercream frosting, some sugar paste and royal icing, she knows exactly how
to put it all together into an elegant dessert that also tastes good! This cake will serve up to 20 lucky guests.
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Heritage Peach Pie
Heritage Peach Pie: A flaky crust recipe inherited from my mother, filled with the best NC freestone peaches from
McConnell Farm in Hendersonville, fully ripe, juicy and tender. The peaches are already frozen for winter use, or
you may choose a summer pie made with McConnell peaches when they are available. Large 10” pie serves 6-8.
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Custom Decorated 10” Layer Cake
City Bakery will provide a custom decorated 10-inch layer cake, made to order for your event.
Value: $60.00
Donated by: City Bakery
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Silent Auction (part 1) “Yummy Treats”
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Chop Shop Butchery Gift Card and T-Shirt
A Chop Shop Butchery tee shirt and gift card for local, natural, custom meats, dry-aged, pasture-raised. The gift card
may also be used for smoked meats, sauces, rubs, charcuterie, wines and any other items offered at the shop. The
Chop Shop is located four blocks from UUCA on Charlotte St. at the corner of Chestnut.
Value: $50.00
Donated by: Chop Shop Butchery
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Truffles from Chocolate Gems
Choose your own selection of truffles to fill this box! Chocolate Gems truffles are the best, freshly hand made chocolates by Susan and Andrew Chisholm, located downtown on Broadway.
Donated by: Chocolate Gems
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Two Dozen Cinnamon Rolls!
Everyone has enjoyed the aromas coming from the UU kitchen on Sundays when Jill and the RE kids have been
baking cinnamon rolls for the past eight years. YUM! Jill’s version of her mother’s cinnamon rolls can be yours upon
request, with two weeks notice.
Donated by: Jill Huebner
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Your Own Wine Tasting
Three bottles of wine, three different varieties: a claret, a merlot and a Riesling. Have fun tasting!
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Fresh Eggs (For Eating!)
The freshest eggs are the best! Joy offers one month of fresh eggs, direct from her chickens to you. One dozen eggs
each week, for four weeks.
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Silent Auction (part 2) “Services & Skills”
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Hand Sharpening of Knives
Keep your kitchen knives working the way they should. Michael will sharpen up to three of your favorite kitchen
knives without using power tools. Let this expert take good care of your knives using wet stones and hand power.
Donated by: Michael Beech
402
Three Mountain Dulcimer Lessons for 3
3 beginning one hour mountain dulcimer lessons, available to up to three attendees for small-group lessons. No musical experience necessary. Dulcimers will be provided during the lessons. The lessons will take place at Bill’s home
and will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. The mountain dulcimer is the most accessible and easiest to
learn of all instruments, so don’t be shy, and Bill is a natural-born teacher!
Donated by: Bill Kleiber
403
Guitar and Songs for Your Party
Norris will bring his guitar and sing some of his original songs plus others for entertainment at your party. Time and
date to be mutually arranged.
Donated by: Norris Orbach
404
Fiddle or Violin Music for Your Party
Did you hear the expert fiddle performance of Lew at church doing Jewish Klezmer music? He will come to your
party to liven things up with 45 minutes of live music, either fiddle or violin, he offers your choice of musical style.
See his website: lewgelfond.com
Donated by: Lew Gelfond
405
Celtic Harp Music for Your Event
Sue Richards will perform on the Celtic harp for your dinner, meeting, open house, or other event, for one hour.
This can be quiet background music, or a short program of Celtic music including an introduction to the music.
Sue is an internationally known performer, teacher, composer and author. She has recorded dozens of CDs and has
entertained audiences throughout the United States and Europe. In addition to multiple Wammie Awards, she has
won the American National Scottish Harp Championship four times and is now a Scottish Harp Society of America
Distinguished Judge. Sue currently teaches at the SummerKeys Adult Music Workshop in Maine, and teaches and
directs the harp program at the Ohio Scottish Arts School in Oberlin, Ohio.
Date to be arranged. (Christmas is not available.)
Donated by: Sue Richards
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Try the Celtic Harp!
Are you intrigued by the harp? I will loan my Celtic harp to you for one month, and include two private lessons
within that period. Lessons will be at my home. Available to ages 12 and above. Previous musical experience is not
required!
Donated by: Sue Richards
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407
Personal Development Consultations
Transform your greatest pain into your greatest joy using a 4-part process Pana Columbus developed during a 4-year
journey around the world. Experience two 1-hour sessions in Pana’s home office in North Asheville. Is there something in your life you wish you could change but can’t imagine how? Is there a challenge you see in your community
that seems impossible to take on? Whether seeking personal or community transformation, these two hours will
show you how.
Donated by: Pana Columbus
408
Architectural Portrait Drawing
An original 9 × 12 black ink drawing of your home or other treasured building will be made based upon a photo
which you provide. Would you like to recall the place you lived as a child, or the cottage you love, or perhaps you
have a photo of your grandmother’s house, or could picture your place of business for a greeting card. Susan will
produce a fine, detailed drawing on archival paper. See her ArchiScapes at mcchesneyart.com
Donated by: Susan McChesney
409
Crochet 101: Beginning Crochet for 5
Ever wanted to learn to crochet but didn’t know where to begin? This 2-hour class is for you! We will start two small
projects, learning the basics of crocheting straight lines and in the round. Class includes a crochet hook and two
skeins of cotton yarn, tea and snacks. Will be held on a Sunday afternoon at Jennifer’s home in Beverly Hills, date to
be determined.
Donated by: Jennifer Abbott
410
Your Own Yoga Session
Enjoy an individualized yoga session for yourself or your own group of up to 12 with Nora Carpenter, trained in
several types of yoga. She will consult with you in advance to plan your one-hour session. Perfect for newbies or for
experienced clients, and for any age, children to grandparents. Time and place to be arranged, perhaps at your workplace, your clubhouse or schoolroom, to accommodate your group.
Donated by: Nora Carpenter
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Five Pilates Mat Classes
These small classes are designed for all fitness levels and provide for personalized attention. Pilates is a fabulous exercise system to increase strength and flexibility. Five one-hour sessions will be scheduled with Tom Dessereau.
Donated by: Form, Fitness & Function (Tom Dessereau)
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Three Private Alexander Technique Sessions
Three one-hour one-to-one sessions with Monika. Learn lifelong skills based on the fascinating physiological principles of the Alexander technique. You can enjoy lightness and ease at any age, in any activity, and learn new confidence in your balance, co-ordination and graceful freedom. Sessions will be scheduled at the Form Fitness & Function studio on Furman Avenue near UUCA.
Donated by: Form, Fitness & Function (Monika Gross)
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Unlimited Yoga for One Month
A gift certificate for one month of unlimited yoga classes at Asheville Yoga Center, 211 South Liberty St., Asheville.
The class schedule is at YourYoga.com An Asheville Yoga Center shirt is included with the package. The month of
classes must be taken before February 29, 2016.
Donated by: Asheville Yoga Center
414
Three Visits at Rock Bottoms
Receive three visits for one-on-one coaching and training at Rock Bottoms, located on Coxe Avenue in Asheville.
Donated by: Rock Bottoms
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Yoga Classes at One Center Yoga, No.1
A gift certificate for any of the yoga classes at One Center Yoga, located at 120 Coxe Avenue, Asheville.
Value: $100.00
Donated by: One Center Yoga
416
Yoga Classes at One Center Yoga, No.2
A gift certificate for any of the yoga classes at One Center Yoga, located at 120 Coxe Avenue, Asheville.
Value: $100.00
Donated by: One Center Yoga
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Five Sessions of Physical Therapy
Five one-hour visits for physical therapy with Wes Miller will help you stretch and move correctly to gently remedy
chronic pain or stiffness. You will be amazed at the results within five sessions of physical therapy with an experienced practitioner. With a professional focus on client-centered care, evidence-based assessment, relevant patient
education, expert manual therapy, corrective exercise, and neuromuscular running / gait training, Wes’ goal is to
provide high quality physical therapy specific to your goals.
Donated by: Anti-Fragile Physical Therapy (Wesley Miller)
418
Walking/Running Gait Analysis No.1
Would you like to improve your posture, strength and energy as you walk or run? This 90-minute session offers an
analysis of your gait and how it contributes to your well-being, including pointers for improvement. This analysis is
helpful for a person of any age as you consider how to improve your walking or running style. With a professional
focus on client-centered care, evidence-based assessment, relevant patient education, expert manual therapy, corrective exercise, and neuromuscular running / gait training, Wes’ goal is to provide high quality physical therapy specific
to your goals.
Closes at 5:25pm
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Walking/Running Gait Analysis No.2
Would you like to improve your posture, strength and energy as you walk or run? This 90-minute session offers an
analysis of your gait and how it contributes to your well-being, including pointers for improvement. This analysis is
helpful for a person of any age as you consider how to improve your walking or running style. With a professional
focus on client-centered care, evidence-based assessment, relevant patient education, expert manual therapy, corrective exercise, and neuromuscular running / gait training, Wes’ goal is to provide high quality physical therapy specific
to your goals.
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Personal Organizing Assistant
As a Personal Organizing Assistant, I help people to manage their material things, and create space and freedom
from material clutter. This package is a 2 .5 hour Organizing Appointment, which includes my regular first half hour
free, plus 2 hours to work on whatever room, basement, shed or office you are needing some help cleaning out or
making more organized!
Donated by: Space Makers (Jorie McCann)
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Vacation Garden Care
Ruth will water, weed, dead-head, harvest your garden while you are away on vacation. Loving garden care performed by an experienced gardener!
Donated by: Ruth Christie
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Vacation Pet Care
While you are away I will take care of your beloved dog or cat in your home, where your pet is happiest. Will walk
and feed your dog, feed your cat and change litter box. Also provide a few hours of loving companionship to your
pet daily or arrange an overnight stay if you will be away for a few days. Can also water your plants and pick up your
mail. I have performed these services for friends in the past so have experience pet- and house-sitting. Love animals
and will treasure your pet (s) as if they were my own. UUCA member.
Donated by: Patricia Morell
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Gift Card for Waggers Dog Depot
A gift card for grooming services or supplies at Waggers Dog Depot, located at 1020 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville.
Value: $50.00
Donated by: Waggers Dog Depot
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Biscotti Baking Class for 4
You are invited to Jane’s kitchen to learn to bake these cookie favorites. You will make three varieties of biscotti,
all ingredients supplied, and you will have 4 – 6 dozen to take home. Invite a guest to arrive at the end of the session for tea/wine/biscotti tasting. To be held on Sunday, March 16, 2016, 1:00 – 4:00 Baking; 4:00 Sampling with
guests.
Sold to the four highest bidders.
Donated by: Jane Bramham
Closes at 5:25pm
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Do It With an Architect
Are you contemplating remodeling or adding on to your home or business? Perhaps you are going to purchase land
or a building. Or maybe you would like your home evaluated as a suitable dwelling for “aging-in-place.” An architect can assist you with ideas for your project or an evaluation of the land or building. John K. Martin, AIA, CSI, a
member of our church, will provide up to 4 hours of consultation for your project located in Buncombe County.
Donated by: John K. Martin, AIA, CSI
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Guest Space for Your Visitors
Need guest space for relatives or other visitors? Your guests may stay for three nights in this comfy private apartment,
sometimes available for rental on airb&b. Located in friendly West Asheville with easy walk/bike to great restaurants – The Admiral, Isis, White Duck Taco, Grey Eagle, coffee shops, and the River Arts District, and two miles to
downtown. Beautifully appointed queen bedroom/living room with large screen TV, cable and Netflix, wifi, kitchen
seating area with sink, fridge, coffeemaker, microwave and toaster oven (no stove), and full bathroom. There’s also a
pullout sofabed if needed. The space is large enough to spread out and get comfy. Dates to be arranged directly with
the owner, excluding Christmas 2015. See https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1618610 and auction table display for
photos.
Donated by: Bonnie Parker
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Budgeting for Retirees
Meet three times with Jerry McLellan to create a working budget, budget projection master and a balance sheet for
present and future financial planning. Excel forms will be customized for your situation. Some homework will be
needed between meetings. Designed for retired people to explore how their income and spending might impact their
future financial situation. No investment advice will be offered, and all information will be treated confidentially.
Printed copies are available for those without Excel.
Donated by: Jerry McLellan
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A Catered Affair
Catering services for your next party or event. Do you have a party or event coming up but no energy or expertise to
pull off all the food? Or, have you always wanted to do one of those Tasting Party Menus for your group of girlfriends? How about you simply owe some payback to that group of nice neighbors who invite you over all the time?
I can help! I will meet with you to decide on a menu and then shop for, cook and serve all of the food for your
event. I will even clean up afterwards. You simply pay for the food, so you can decide how fancy or simple you want
the event to be. While not a professional caterer, I have lots of experience cooking and planning parties. And I am
willing to work with any food issues (GF, vegetarian, low sodium, etc.). For 2-20 guests.
Donated by: Karen Morris
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Grades 3 - 5 Tutoring for Six Sessions
Currently teaching 4th grade at Haw Creek Elementary, Kristina offers six sessions of tutoring in math or reading
for your child. Each session will be one-half hour, held at your home or perhaps at the library, to be arranged.
Donated by: Kristina Horton
Closes at 5:25pm
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Four Voice Lessons
A package of four voice lessons, each one hour long, is offered by Ashley, our new Assistant Choir Director at the
church, and a professional opera singer! Lessons may be held either at Ashley’s home in Hendersonville, or if the bidder has a piano or keyboard the lessons could be at the bidder’s home.
Donated by: Ashley Renfro
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Classical Piano Coaching
Dr. John Cobb presents a one-hour private coaching session for you on classical pieces of your choice and/or an
introduction to the Claudio Arrau piano technique. Sessions will be held at one of his studios, either in Fairview or
in Hendersonville.
Donated by: John Cobb
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Drumset Lesson
Our UUCA drummer, Morgen Cobb, offers a one-hour drumset lesson or coaching on playing the drums. The lesson will be held at his studio in Fairview.
Donated by: Morgen Cobb
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One-Hour Voice Lesson
Gwenn Roberts, vocal performer and instructor, offers a one-hour voice lesson or professional coaching to enhance
your singing. Lesson to be held at one of her studios, either in Fairview or in Hendersonville.
Donated by: Gwenn Roberts
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Beginner Piano Lessons
Three half-hour beginner piano lessons, for a child age five- to ten-years-old, to be held at one of Gwenn’s studios,
either in Fairview or Hendersonville.
Donated by: Gwenn Roberts
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Name Your Sermon Topic!
Do you have an intriguing topic that you would love to hear Mark present in a sermon? This is your chance! The
winning bidder gives Mark a sermon topic, to be developed after consultation.
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Mark Ward
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Stay at Sweet Biscuit Inn
Do you have friends arriving who need a place to stay? Here is a certificate for one night (two persons) at the charming Sweet Biscuit Inn, a seven-room B & B located in the quiet, wooded Kenilworth neighborhood in Asheville.
Only 1/2 mile from the entrance to the Biltmore Estate and 1 1/2 miles south of downtown, this 1915 Colonial
Revival home offers lodging with urban sophistication, for comfort and friendliness—Southern hospitality infused
with European spirit.
Donated by: Sweet Biscuit Inn
Closes at 5:25pm
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Asheville Lodging for Guests, 3 Nights
Here is a beautiful 3-night accommodation for your guests, including continental breakfasts. Jill Preyer offers her
private, quiet apartment in Asheville. In the lower level of her house, it has a very large living/dining room with
kitchenette, bath, bedroom with queen bed, patio, private entrance, and is 12 minutes to downtown. She will welcome one well behaved dog, and has a very large fenced yard to keep a dog safe. Located 2.5 miles from I40 exit 53B
(off 74A). See the photos on the auction display table.
Donated by: Jill Preyer
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Personalized Slide Show/Music DVD
John Schuerman will create a slide show DVD for a special occasion or person of your choosing, such as a graduation, anniversary, birthday or wedding. You supply pictures, memorabilia and music, and he will put it all together.
You can supply up to 50 photos, 3-4 songs, to produce 8 – 12 minutes in length.
Donated by: John Schuerman
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Lunch and Bridge Lessons for 3 or 4
Rhea loves bridge! Would you like to learn? Join her for lunch and a two-hour bridge lesson with 3 or 4 beginners.
And in addition you will have a followup lesson of two hours. To be scheduled by mutual convenience.
To be sold to the four highest bidders.
Donated by: Rhea Cravens
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60-Minute Massage
The bidder’s massage will be customized to fit their needs, whether for relaxation or to address a specific problem. It
may include any of the following modalities: Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, or Reiki. Modalities and
treatment will be determined when you come for your appointment.
Donated by: Peaceful Way Massage & Reiki (Gary Lloyd)
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60-Minute Reiki Treatment
Reiki is a Japanese word that means “spiritually guided life force energy”. It is a method of energy healing that
involves light touch by the practitioner. Reiki can reduce pain, mental and emotional stress, and foster a feeling of
serenity. It has been helpful in treating illnesses as a complementary modality to traditional medical techniques. A
treatment often provides a warm, glowing feeling.
Donated by: Peaceful Way Massage & Reiki
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90-Minute Massage
The bidder’s massage will be customized to fit their needs, whether for relaxation or to address a specific problem. It
may include any of the following modalities: Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, or Reiki. Modalities and
treatment will be determined when you come for your appointment.
Donated by: Peaceful Way Massage & Reiki
Closes at 5:25pm
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Services at Turner & Scott Salon
Allow the experts at Turner & Scott detail your beauty experience. The package includes a blow out, brow shaping,
makeup bag rehab and makeup application, with appointments all on the same day. De-clutter, organize and update!
Bring in your stash of old cosmetics for a fun edit. Turner & Scott is on All Souls Crescent in Biltmore Village. You
will be ready for a night out!
Value: $110.00
Donated by: Turner & Scott
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Hot Stone Massage
Selena “Kricket” Wrenn owner of Looking Glass Salon, offers a hot stone massage. Looking Glass Salon is located
across the street from UUCA at the Manor Gatehouse. Kricket is very talented and popular with her clients, having over twenty-five years’ experience as a stylist. Looking Glass Salon offers services including hair care, manicures,
pedicures and fabulous hot-stone massage! Relax and enjoy…
Donated by: Michele Gregory, Kricket Wrenn
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Hair Color and Cut
Selena “Kricket” Wrenn owner of Looking Glass Salon, offers a hair color and cut. Looking Glass Salon is located
across the street from UUCA at the Manor Gatehouse. Kricket is very talented and popular with her clients, having over twenty-five years’ experience as a stylist. Looking Glass Salon offers services including hair care, manicures,
pedicures and fabulous hot-stone massage! Relax and enjoy…
Donated by: Michele Gregory, Kricket Wrenn
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A Sonnet for Your Valentine
A custom sonnet, for your loved one! You provide the details about your spouse/significant other in a half-hour
phone consultation, and Krista will craft a personalized Shakespearean or Petrarchan sonnet, printed on archivalquality paper suitable for framing.
Donated by: Krista Christensen
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Organize your Records and Files
Would you like to become better organized with your papers and files? Here is the perfect person to help. Robin will
consult as needed for up to 5 hours! If you wish, this could include getting you set up with online banking or online
bill-paying, organizing your records for tax preparation, and organizing those pesky logins so you don’t lose them.
Confidentiality is ensured!
Donated by: Robin Loew
Closes at 5:25pm
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Series of Six German Classes
A series of six German conversation classes, each one hour in length, taught by an experienced German native instructor and foreign language book author. Come and enjoy a brush-up for a trip or simply take the opportunity to
improve your speaking skills. If you have very basic German language proficiency this course is for you! Instructor
will keep grammar instruction to a minimum and use wonderful web-based work pages to give you a unique and
fun learning experience! Limited to six participants. Location and time to be determined.
Fixed Price: $95 per person for 6 classes
Price: $95.00
Donated by: Gabriele Stobbe
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Interior Design Assistance
A two-hour session with an interior design professional to review your home or work space and approach any design
questions you might have. Date and time to be arranged.
Donated by: Pure and Simple Interiors (Susan Markovitz)
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Set of Two Gift Certificates for Technology Help
Two gift certificates, each providing 2 hours of on-site tech help at your home or business. One certificate is for you;
the other is valid for a friend outside your household who may be in need of tech help. Help yourself, and be a hero
for someone you care about!
Jensen Gelfond and Asheville Digital Lifestyle provide help, teaching, and advice for your technology. With a patient
approach focused on your success as much as your technology, our goal is to give you confidence using your Mac,
PC, tablet, smartphone, and more. Whether you’re getting started with a new gadget, need a problem solved, or
want to teach an old computer new tricks, owner Jensen Gelfond will help you each step of the way. Asheville Digital Lifestyle also specializes in productivity training to help you manage you email inbox, go paperless, and organize
all of the information in your life.
Donated by: Jensen Gelfond (Asheville Digital Lifestyle)
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Twelve Eggs for Grow-Your-Own Chicks
Joy Berry is raising her own beautiful chickens, and you can, too! She offers one dozen fertile hatching eggs from
your choice of the breeds she is raising: Olive Eggers or Heritage Black Javas.
Closes at 5:25pm
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Silent Auction (part 3) “Eat, Drink & Be Merry”
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Traditional French Dinner for 6
Join Sylvie on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at her home for a traditional French dinner in her native provincial style
including wine, entree, salad and of course a wonderful dessert, all by a real French cook!
Donated by: Sylvie Delaunay
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Veggie Chili Supper for 8
Linda Kooiker offers her delicious veggie chili for a supper party at her home, complete with wine, salad and dessert.
To be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 5:30. Snow date Saturday, February 20.
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French Dinner for 6
You are cordially invited to the home of Elfi and Howard LaPlante for a special French dinner, prepared by Elfi
whose reputation as a cook is well-known far and wide, especially here at UUCA! Know that those attending are in
for a real treat! The three-course dinner includes wine and will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 6:00.
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An Evening of Scrabble and Fun for 8
Calling word game lovers: Join your UU friends for an evening of Scrabble, good food, and the beverage of your
choice. We’ll gather at 4:00 for hors d’oeurvres, followed by a rousing game of Scrabble or Upwords. We’ll break
for a lovely buffet dinner and then enjoy another game of Scrabble and dessert. Eight people total (2 tables of four).
Saturday, February 13, 2016, 4:00-8:00.
Donated by: Robin & Steve Loew
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It’s a Pi Day Gathering! for 10
Join us in our home in this annual celebration of the mathematical constant pi. Share in this March 14 celebration of National Pi Day. Our observation will include eating pie and learning fun facts about pi. All dinner course
offerings will be homemade variations of the much loved pi/pie, including leek potato and apple pie, peach pie,
and Greek spinach pie. Lisa’s grandmother’s tried and true piecrust recipe will be featured (not gluten free). Dinner
conversation may include discussions relating circumference of a circle to its diameter! Although pi is infinite, pie
consumption and conversation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 on Monday, March 14, 2016.
Donated by: Lisa & Cindy Bovee-Kemper
Closes at 5:35pm
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Paleo Dinner for 4
Barbara and Dennis Campbell welcome you to their home for a dinner showcasing a Paleo dining experience. The
Paleo diet is based on the notion that modern humans need to return to whole unprocessed foods featuring fresh
pasture raised beef, lamb and pork, wild-caught fish, fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. This way of eating
is gluten-free, as well as grain and sugar free. Fat is unapologetically featured and includes butter, clarified butter
(ghee), while minimizing plant oils for cooking. This meal will feature Barbara’s pumpkin soup with apple, cranberry
and onion relish, salad of local greens from North Asheville Winter Market, a beef dish using Hickory Nut Gap
beef, and a lamb dish with lamb supplied by East Fork Farms, local grilled vegetables and a surprise dessert (lots of
fat and very little sugar). The company and the food will both be delicious. Wine will accompany dinner. To be held
on Saturday, February 6, 2016, 6:00.
Sold to the four highest bidders.
Donated by: Dennis Campbell and Barbara Brownsmith Campbell
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Mystery at the Grove Arcade (Murder in the Cesspool of Sin)
The Grove Arcade becomes a Roaring ’20s crime scene where participants come dressed as characters in the mystery.
As clues are unveiled, everyone is involved as they sip martinis and other libations and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres
created by Chef Barrager. The setting is the opulent condominium of Nancy and Buck Bragg, with art and downtown views of Asheville that are priceless. All for the affordable price of $50 a ticket. Limited to 30 tickets. This
event will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 5:00.
Fixed Price: $50 per attendee
Price: $50.00
Donated by: Barragers, Braggs, Lambirths, Longs, Robbins, White/Cargill
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French Dinner for 4
Join Liz and Morris in their charming West Asheville home for a French dinner, including wines and…French conversation (if desired)! The dinner will be held in January or February, 2016, to be arranged.
Donated by: Liz Preyer and Morris Letsinger
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Sunday Brunch for 10
After services on December 6, come over to 23 Edwin where Anna and Clark will have a fantastic brunch ready for
your Sunday dining pleasure. The brunch will be in the beautiful “Board Room” which was completely renovated
when the church purchased 23 Edwin. Come and enjoy this comfortable light-filled room along with a wonderful
brunch! Sunday, December 6, 2015, at 12:45.
Donated by: Anna and Clark Olsen
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Kickball Party at Weaver Park
Join the Miller family for a kickball party at Weaver Park. Everyone is welcome at this multi-age event. What, you
forgot how to play kickball? Don’t worry, the kids can teach you! Bring a dish to share for a picnic. Saturday, April 9,
2016 at 5:00.
Fixed Price: $10 per family
Price: $10.00
Donated by: Kristi & Wes Miller Family
Closes at 5:35pm
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Bunco Party for Ages 10 to 110
Karen and Robin are set to host this fun party! Join them for Bunco. It takes five minutes to learn this game of
chance, and is fun for all ages. Families are welcome. Includes light appetizers, snacks, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be prizes! Saturday, April 16, 2016, 4:00 to 7:00 in Sandburg Hall.
Fixed Price: $15 per person
Price: $15.00
Donated by: Karen Morris and Robin Loew
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Winter Warmer Dinner for 15
Come in where it’s warm by the fireplace, for a winter buffet including homemade soups, chili, cornbread and best
of all, dessert by Karen Donatelli. After dinner Karen will arrive to personally serve a spectacular plated dessert, accompanied by a dessert wine. Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 7:00. Snow date February 27.
Donated by: Ann & Jerry McLellan
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Goat Farm Tour and Concert for 20
Do you like goats? Do you like music? Do you like wine and cheese?
Join Sarah York and Chuck Campbell at Moores Pond Farm in Fairview. Come for the farm tour at 3:00 p.m. and
meet the goats, the chickens and the llama…or, if animals are not your thing, skip the tour and come at 4:00 for the
concert and a taste of Sarah’s flavored “chevre” cheeses made from fresh goat’s milk.
Thanks to Louise Baker, Doug and Jean Keen and Sonya Friedrich for contributing to this event. (Musician/s to be
announced.)
To be held in May or June, 2016, 3:00 – 6:00. Limited to 20 attendees.
Price: $40.00
Donated by: Sarah York, Chuck Campbell and other contributors
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Mother’s Day Brunch with the Wards for 20
Debbie and Mark Ward offer a special Mother’s Day Sunday brunch at their home. What a wonderful way to honor
the mothers present with great food, mimosas, carefully selected words, music, and more! Sunday, May 8, 2016, at
1:00. Limited to 20 attendees.
Price: $30.00
Donated by: Debbie & Mark Ward
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California-Style Mexican Dinner for 8
Jennifer and Kim offer a specialty Mexican dinner, California-style, at their home in Weaverville. The menu includes
enchiladas, rice and beans, salad and dessert. Vegetarian/vegan options will be available upon request. To be held on
Friday, March 18, 2016, at 6:00.
Donated by: Jennifer Gorman & Kim Collins
Closes at 5:35pm
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Pizza & Chili Supper for 10
Come to the home of Charles and JoAnna in downtown Weaverville for a supper of pizza and veggie chili. Why choose
when supper can have both! The menu will also include beer, wine and other beverages, plus salad and dessert.
Donated by: Charles & JoAnna Vander Kolk
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Fine Dining at Givens Estates for 4
Did you know that Givens Estates offers Fine Dining to its residents? The chef prepares a special menu (see a similar menu on the auction table display). UU residents at Givens, Sherry and Bill Wothke, will host four attendees at
Givens Fine Dining including wine with the meal. Friday, May 6, 2016, at 6:00.
Donated by: Bill & Sherry Wothke
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Springtime in Tuscany: An Italian Dinner for 8
Come for an Italian dinner at the brand new contemporary-style home of Don and Judy Galloway at Beaucatcher
Heights in Asheville’s Kenilworth neighborhood. Co-hosted by Eleanor and Bob Lane, the sit-down dinner will
include an authentic Italian entree, complete with wine, salad and a special dessert. Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 6:00.
Donated by: Judy & Don Galloway, Eleanor & Bob Lane
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Dinner in Provence for Six
Influenced by travels to France in May, the Martins offer this authentic Provencal dinner. Enjoy soupe aux poisons
from the coastline of Provence, early spring vegetables seasoned with the area’s plentiful herbs, dishes with the region’s pungent tomatoes and pearly garlic, and wonderful wines from the vineyards along the Rhone. Saturday, April
2, 2016, at 6:00.
Donated by: John & Diane Martin
Closes at 5:35pm
Silent Auction (part 3) “Adventures & Vacations”
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Hot Air Balloon Tickets
Here is your chance to enjoy an Asheville hot air balloon ride at a discounted rate! The cost per ticket is $120 at the
auction, normally $235 at the Asheville Balloon Company. With your auction-puchased tickets you make your own
reservations in Asheville, or at any of the other 200 locations nationwide. These are individual tickets, so a group of
two or four do not need to go ballooning at the same time or at the same venue, and you may purchase as many as you
wish. These are wonderful gifts to send to out-of-town relatives, or to take with you on a vacation trip. Anyone may use
the tickets, and they are good for 12 months. You will receive your tickets a week or so after the auction, together with a
list of available ballooning sites in the US.
Fixed Price: $120 per ticket
Price: $120.00
Donated by: Soaring Adventures of America, Inc.
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David Novak in “The Separation of Heaven and Earth”
David Novak offers an evening program of storytelling titled “The Separation of Heaven and Earth.” In his eclectic
fashion, David Novak moves from personal anecdote into myth, poetry, and current events as he explores the splitting
of Heaven and Earth, land and sky, husband and wife, body and soul. The program will be held at UUCA in the Sanctuary, and will conclude with homemade desserts and coffee in Sandburg Hall. Friday, January 22, 2016 at 8:00.
Fixed Price: $15 per attendee
Price: $15.00
Donated by: David Novak & UUCA Board of Trustees
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Hot Springs Vacation for Two Nights
Spend 2 nights at our vacation home in Hot Springs, NC. The house has 2 bedrooms with a queen and a double bed
and a double couch that opens for sleeping. There are 2 full baths. Activities in Hot Springs include fishing, hiking,
rafting, hot springs and a sauna at our home. Have a massage at the Hot Springs Spa and Resort. At the house enjoy
browsing our collection of first edition books or cook delicious meals in the recently renovated kitchen. There is also an
outdoor grill available. Date to be arranged by mutual convenience.
Donated by: Cecilia Rawlins
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Slate Rock Shuttle Hike for 12
A moderate hike up Slate Rock above Mills River, where we will enjoy a spectacular view at the top, mountain creeks,
and a couple of small waterfalls. Although the elevation gain is about 1,000 feet, the trail meanders gradually uphill,
and there are lots of switchbacks on the way up, so it is not that strenuous a climb. Spring wildflowers should also be
out, and we will also try to identify as many as possible along the trail. We will do a car shuttle, so as to avoid the walk
back on the road, making the hike about 5.5 – 6 miles. Please be sure you have the physical ability to do this hike
before signing up! We will meet at UUCA and carpool about 1 hour to the trailhead. See auction display table for other
details. Saturday, May 14, 2016; rain date May 21, 2016.
Available to 12 attendees.
Fixed Price: $15
Donated by: Sammy Fong
Closes at 5:35pm
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Panthertown Valley Hike for 12
One of my very favorite areas to hike in WNC is Panthertown Valley, a hidden gem near Lake Toxaway and Cashiers.
Panthertown Valley has been called the “Yosemite of the East”, with much diversity of areas in which to hike—a flat
valley floor surrounded by plutons (exposed rock outcroppings like Looking Glass Rock); a variety of microclimates;
and best of all, about 16 different named waterfalls within the valley itself. The hike itself will be difficult; the 5-6 miles
may feel like 8-9 miles because some trails wander through rhododendron thickets that the hardy hiker must negotiate
by climbing up, down and around. We will proceed at a moderate pace, tentatively trying to experience 3-4 of the waterfalls, plus the gorgeous view from the top of Little Green Mountain, stopping for lunch (bring your own) somewhere
scenic along the way. Please be sure that you are physically able to do this hike before signing up! See auction display
table for other details. Saturday, June 4, 2016; rain date June 11, 2016.
Available to 12 attendees.
Fixed Price: $15.00
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Lemon Gap to Max Patch Shuttle Hike for 15
A moderate 6-mile one-way hike on the Appalachian Trail up to Max Patch for a 360-degree spectacular view of the
surrounding mountains! Although the elevation gain is more than 2,400 feet, most of the trail is not especially difficult
as it meanders gradually up through hardwood forests and rhododendron glens, only climbing steeply near the top.
We should see some spring wildflowers in bloom along the way, and will hike along and cross some scenic mountain
streams. We will probably run into some AT thru-hikers as well, as this is the time of year they start coming through
the area. This is a shuttle hike, which means we will leave at least one vehicle at each end of the trail. Please be sure you
have the physical ability to do this hike before signing up! See auction display table for other details. Saturday, April 23,
2016; rain date April 30, 2016. Available to 15 attendees.
Fixed Price: $15.00
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Cold Mountain Tour for 11
We will travel by van to the community of Bethel, the location of Cold Mountain. The flowers should be spectacular in
May! We will visit nine (9) historic sites in Bethel and Haywood County, including a guided tour of lnman Chapel (the
first Universalist church in North Carolina) and cemetery. We will stop for lunch at the Jukebox Junction Restaurant
in Bethel (cost not included). Approximate length of tour 5- 6 hours, about 9 am to 3 pm. Recommended reading:
COLD MOUNTAIN by Charles Frazier. Wednesday, May 4, 2016.
Donated by: Steve & Linda Pohl
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Two Tickets to Asheville Choral Society, Set 1
Two tickets to a concert of the Asheville Choral Society in the 2015-16 season:
“Yuletide Candlelight” held at Trinity Episcopal Church on December 4, 2015, at 7:30, or December 5, 2015, at 4:00,
or “The Music of the Living – A Celebration of the Human Spirit” on May 7, 2016, 7:30, location to be determined.
Donated by: Asheville Choral Society
Closes at 5:35pm
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Two Tickets to Asheville Choral Society, Set 2
Two tickets to a concert of the Asheville Choral Society in the 2015-16 season:
“Yuletide Candlelight” held at Trinity Episcopal Church on December 4, 2015, at 7:30, or December 5, 2015, at 4:00,
or “The Music of the Living – A Celebration of the Human Spirit” on May 7, 2016, 7:30, location to be determined.
Donated by: Asheville Choral Society
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Canoeing Lesson
Join Richard for a canoeing lesson (not kayaking) on the beautiful French Broad River, canoes provided. The lesson
can be for one person in a solo canoe, or for two people in a tandem canoe. The lesson will include on-shore instruction followed by a trip down the French Broad River from Hominy Creek Landing to downtown Asheville. Total
time about 3 – 4 hours, including about 2 hours on the river. Date to be mutually arranged.
Donated by: Richard Kark
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Set of Four Passes to Asheville Art Museum
Here are four passes for you and/or your guests to enter the Asheville Art Museum. Go downtown for coffee or a
meal, then head over to the museum for an intriguing encounter with their always entertaining collections. Don’t
miss Sharon Louden’s sparkling room full of aluminum ribbons. And be sure to explore the gift shop while you are
there! Tuesday-Saturday 10 – 5, Sunday 1 – 5; closed Monday.
Donated by: Mary Alm
612
A Day at Lake Toxaway for 4 or 5
Come out to Lake Toxaway for lunch and a boat ride with Patti and Randy Vanderbeek. Plan for June, 2016, exact
day to be arranged.
613
Box Seats at Tourists Baseball for 10
Join Linda and Jim who have 10 box seats for the 10 high bidders at the Asheville Tourists game on Friday, June 17.
We’ll be sitting behind the plate to watch the Tourists thump the Columbia Fireflies (we hope). It will also likely be
a fireworks night. And, as a bonus, if you want to learn how to keep score at a game, we can help you out! Friday,
June 17, 2016.
Donated by: Linda Topp & Jim Smith
614
Cookies & Stories for Families
“Return to Storyland” presents David Novak in a program designed for families. Come enjoy home made cookies and
drinks and be completely entranced as David spins his tales. This is a program for all ages, with FREE child care available by advance request for three years and under. Saturday, February 13, 2016, in Sandburg Hall, 10:00 – 12:00.
Fixed Price: $10 per adult, children free
Price: $10.00
Donated by: David Novak & Ann McLellan
Closes at 5:35pm
Silent Auction (part 3) “Oversize”
701
Panasonic Microwave Oven
This is a large, stainless steel microwave, countertop model, with variable power. Gently used with many extra features
and easy, accurate sensor controls. Model NN-SD987S. 14” height, 24” wide, 20” deep.
702
Deep Fryer
Do you need an easier and cleaner way to fry foods? The electric deep fryer may help. This is a Waring Pro Professional
stainless steel deep fryer, DF280, with 3 baskets, so you can cook either one or two batches at a time.
703
Antique Wall-Hung Wooden Telephone
An antique phone with a crank on the side of the wooden box to ring the bells, with black Bakelite mouthpiece and
black earpiece on a cord to hang up on the side. In excellent condition, it has never been refinished or repainted. Has
brandname Kellogg, a Chicago company, made around 1900 or after. Later wall phones were made of oak, but this is
earlier, dovetailed construction all intact, ready to hang.
704
Quilted Coverlet or Bedspread
Appliquéd and quilted all by hand, this vintage cotton coverlet can be used as shown in the photo on a queen bed, or as
a bedspread on a twin. 82 “ long x 77” wide. Washable, and very pretty in country decor!
Donated by: Charles & JoAnna Vander Kolk
705
Large Sheepskin Rug
Would you like a soft, woolly rug for kids to relax on? Maybe you just want your kids to relax! Well, this rug is like
magic for cozy reclining. Made of real wool sheepskin, it is warm in winter and cool in summer. Perfect! 50” x 54”
Donated by: Dee Eggers
706
Fireplace Screen
This fireplace screen is still new with its Crate and Barrel tag. Square off a contemporary hearth in cool metal with the
look of brushed pewter. The iron mesh screen is framed by intersecting steel lines. Made of iron and steel with pewter
finish, it measures 38 1/2” wide and 30 1/2” tall.
Donated by: Judy & Don Galloway
707
Fireplace Tool Set
Hand-forged fireplace tools with wild cherry stand and handles. Includes a poker and tongs that pick up a burning log
and place it just where you want the fire. These durable tools were forged by Fred Odell, Wood and Iron, New Hope,
PA, each piece the work of a single pair of hands.
Donated by: Judy & Don Galloway
Closes at 5:35pm
Silent “Dessert Dash”
Individual servings of a Gluten Free dessert are available on request at Table 1
801
All-Chocolate Layer Cake
For chocoholics: The cake is chocolate, the filling is chocolate fudge, all covered with chocolate frosting.
802
Lemon Layer Cake
This is an old-fashioned cake in which tangy, creamy lemon filling divides layers of tender, delicate cake draped in sweet
frosting—an ideal contrast of sweet and tart.
Donated by: Julie Stoffels
803
Two Key Lime Pies
Homemade key lime pies, tangy and sweet with the tropical flavor of fresh limes. Two for your table!
804
Coconut Cake
This coconut-covered white cake has sweet lemon filling, a specialty from Geraldine’s Bakery.
Donated by: Ginny Hayes
805
Mexican Chocolate Cake
Emily, the cake baker at Geraldine’s, said that she adds a little red pepper to the fiery chocolate icing of this Mexican
Chocolate Cake. Geraldine’s is located at 840 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. See their website GeraldinesBakeryavl.
com or phone 828-252-9330.
Donated by: Geraldine’s Bakery
806
Apple Basket Cake
A basket made of cake is decorated with candy apples! The cake is a caramel apple spice cake, studded with pecans, and
layered with cream cheese frosting.
807
Italian Wedding Cake
Another classic, India Dombach makes this beautiful cake herself, just like downtown! A very light, moist, three-layer
cake with pecans and coconut, and cream cheese frosting.
808
Hummingbird Cake with Coconut Truffle Eggs
Hummingbird cake is a banana pineapple spice layer cake with pecans and cream cheese frosting. A much-loved traditional Southern cake, fresh from Julie’s kitchen, surrounded by her handmade coconut trufflles.
Donated by: Julie Calhoun-Roepnack
809
Chocolate Cake (Gluten-free)
Patty’s rich chocolate cake is moist and delicious, made without flour.
Donated by: Patty Davis
810
Rum Cake
This moist rum bundt cake is a favorite recipe of Pat and a favorite at last year’s auction as well.
Donated by: Pat Kutay
811
Lemon Squares
A rich shortbread layer topped with a lemon layer made of fresh lemon juice.
Donated by: Karin Eckert
812
Bailey’s Irish Cream Cake
A creamy bundt cake, made with Bailey’s Irish Cream, this cake is a special treat and not just for the Irish among us!
Donated by: Andrea Allen
813
Clafouti aux Pommes (Apple Clafouti)
The apple clafouti is a baked French dessert of apples arranged in a buttered dish and covered with a thick batter. Served
with whipped cream.
Donated by: Sylvie Delaunay
814
Chocolate Torte
A rich chocolate dessert in a graham crust.
Donated by: Laurel Jernigan
815
Two Tarts for Your Table
Two tarts made in puff pastry shells, one is pumpkin, and one is chocolate pecan. So your table may share both flavors!
Donated by: Barbara Kruszewski
816
Lemon Cheesecake
A lovely lemon cheesecake specially prepared for us by the chef at Givens Estates.
Donated by: Jo Yates
817
Fresh Fruit Tart
A sweet crust filled with cream and glazed with fresh fruits, this is made by Karen Donatelli Bakery and Cafe, located
on Haywood Street, downtown.
Donated by: Martha Mills
818
French Apple Tart
Another tart from Karen Donatelli, this sweet crust with cream is topped with glazed apple slices.
Donated by: Martha Mills
819
Chocolate Eclairs
Delicate puff pastry filled with vanilla custard, topped with chocolate, made by City Bakery.
820
Miniature Bundt Cakes
Ten miniature bundt cakes for your table in a variety of flavors. Pass them around the table and try them all!
Donated by: Debbie Fischer
821
Brownstone Front Cake
Have you heard of Brownstone Front Cake? It is named for the old brownstone fronts on buildings. Judy’s version is a
six layer chocolate cake with cooked caramel icing between the layers and a caramelized topping.
Donated by: Judy Harper
822
Carrot Cake
The carrot cake from Geraldine’s is made in the traditional way, with three moist layers of cake and covered with cream
cheese frosting.
Donated by: Fran Vavrek
823
Chocolate Cheesecake
The chef at Givens Estates has produced this excellent chocolate cheesecake. Yummy cheesecake, twice yummy chocolate cheesecake.
Donated by: Nancy Gouin

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