Auction Catalog - Red Cedar School

Silent Auction Catalogue
100: Art, Craft & Sculpture
100
$ 225.00
Nasturtiums — Pastel — Shirley Thompson
Donated by Shirley Thompson
Shirley R. Thompson is a renowned pastel artist who shows frequently at the
Southern Vermont arts Center and the Vermont Pastel Society.
101
$ 75.00
Yellow and Red Flowers — Glass — Heather Corey
Donated by Found Glass Designs
Heather Corey lives in Vermont and enjoys the sense of community that
working locally brings. She also values the inspiration that using found and
scrap materials brings. Of her work, she says, “The objects and materials speak
for themselves. I use glass in a way that talks about shape, contour, and lines
just as much as it talks about color. While some pieces are the result of
matching shapes of glass with mapped-out scenes or drawings, the place where
the artist finds creation from found objects and structures is where the design
may also begin." Dimensions: 10"x6"
102
$ 55.00
Hand-woven Adirondack Basket
Donated by Jes Berry
This lovely Adirondack basket hand-woven by Red Cedar's own Jes Berry
makes a versatile and spacious tote for shopping, knitting, and any other use
you can dream up -- or use it as a decorative item in your home.
103
$ 250.00
Summer Days — Oil — Shirley Reid
Donated by Shirley Reid
Shirley Reid is a multitalented artist who works in several mediums. She has
cut stone in Pietrasanta, Italy; studied the lost wax technique at the Shelburne
Art Center, and poured bronzes at the sculpture Center in New York City, and
has also earned a living as a painter. Her pieces have been shown at the Helen
Day Art Center, The Southern Vermont Art Center, The Fleming Museum, and
many other New England venues.
104
$ 50.00
Ceramic Vase from Thistle Hill Pottery (2 available)
Donated by Thistle Hill Pottery
Every piece of Thistle Hill pottery is hand made by Jennifer Boyer at her studio
in the hills north of Montpelier. Jennifer has been a full-time production potter
since 1975.
105
$ 50.00
Ceramic Vase from Thistle Hill Pottery
Donated by Thistle Hill Pottery
106
$ 300.00
Golden-Crowned Kinglets — Watercolor — Bernd
Heinrich
Donated by Bernd Heinrich
You've admired naturalist Bernd Heinrich's wonderful paintings and drawings
in his books. Now you can own one to hang on your wall: an 8 1/2 x 11 framed
drawing of a Golden-Crowned Kinglet. Heinrich's artwork is not generally
available for purchase, so this is a rare opportunity to own an original.
107
$ 150.00
Hopi Kachina Doll
Donated by Shari Bell
Large Kachina doll performing the Hopi Yebechi dance. Made in Rough Rock,
Arizona and signed by the artist. The word Kachina, Katsina, or Qatsina means
"Life bringer" in the Hopi Language. Kachinas are said to be the spiritual
beings who taught the Hopis how to live on earth after they emerged. To the
Hopi they represent the spiritual essence of everything in the world.
108
$ 120.00
Navajo Pot
Donated by Shari Bell
Modern-style Navajo pot or vase with purple or blue glaze, circa 1994.
109
$ 350.00
Last Light - Photograph - Todd Warnock
Donated by Todd Warnock
A photo taken by Todd Warnock and beautifully framed in a Vermont-made
custom frame.
Artist Bio: "First there were the action scenes in the sandbox, then the action
scenes on the basketball court, then the depth in the human emotion to the
lingering light as days begin and end. I have been taking photographs for over
20 years and still am surprised by what can be captured. "
110
$ 12.00
Tea light candle holder
Donated by Shari Bell
Patina Green Fish with Brass Colored Accents.
111
$ 25.00
Hand-turned Wooden Pen (2 available)
Donated by Vermont Hardwood Pens
Jim Cunningham of Vermont Hardwood Pens in Bristol makes custom-made one-of-a-kind
hand-turned pens using only reclaimed and recycled woods from Vermont.
112
$ 25.00
Hand-turned Wooden Pen (2 available)
Donated by Vermont Hardwood Pens
200: Books, Music & Film
200
$ 15.00
Brown Dog Books $15 Gift Certificate
Donated by Brown Dog Books
Brown Dog Books is Hinesburg's one-stop shop for books, gifts, and cards for
all ages. With over 150 local vendors, it's a great spot for Vermont handcrafts,
music, artwork, and photography; unique, hand-picked gifts are scattered
throughout the store. Books for all ages, Special orders welcome, free gift
wrapping... and the store is dog- friendly!
201
$ 15.00
Little Princes
Donated by The Vermont Book Shop
In search of adventure, 29-year-old Conor Grennan traded his day job for a
year-long trip around the globe, a journey that began with a three-month stint
volunteering at the Little Princes Children’s Home, an orphanage in war-torn
Nepal. Then Conor learned the unthinkable truth: These children were not
orphans, but the victims of child traffickers. For Conor, what began as a
footloose adventure becomes a commitment to reunite the children he has
grown to love with their families. This is a true story of families and children,
and what one person is capable of when faced with seemingly insurmountable
odds. Advance proof.
202
$ 15.00
A Dog's Way Home
Donated by The Vermont Book Shop
A tragic highway accident leaves 11-year-old Abby and her beloved Shetland sheepdog, Tam,
stranded at opposite ends of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dangers and changes fill up Abby's and
Tam's lives as the days, weeks, and seasons go by. Will they ever find their way home to each
other? Advance proof, for ages 8-12.
203
$ 15.00
The Coven's Daughter
Donated by The Vermont Book Shop
Cecily may have occasional visions, but that doesn't make her a witch!
Fatherless and without friends, Cess knows she’s lucky to be employed by a
grand estate like Montacute House, even if it is as a poultry girl. On her
thirteenth birthday, Cess finds a precious locket in one of her chicken coops, a
strange discovery that’s quickly overshadowed by her best friend John’s
disappearance two days later. Cess is soon embroiled in a plot that threatens her
world and forces her to draw upon powers she never knew she possessed.
Witchcraft, politics and religious ambition combine in this gripping and
wonderfully realized young adult novel set in the Somerset of the 1500s.
Advance proof.
204
$ 10.00
Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars: Hothead
Donated by The Vermont Book Shop
Connor Sullivan is an All-Star shortstop on his Babe Ruth League team, the
Orioles. He can hit and field with the best of them, but he's got one big
problem: his temper. His teammates are starting to avoid him, even his best
friend Jason. His coach is ready to kick him off the team.
And things aren't much better at home. His dad is having trouble finding a new
job after being laid off. Money is tight. Connor's dream of attending the
prestigious Brooks Robinson Baseball Camp this summer seems like just that
now - a dream. When the sports editor of the school paper threatens to do a big
story on his tantrums - complete with embarassing photos - Connor realizes he
has to clean up his act. But can he do it in time to regain his teammates' trust
and help the Orioles win the championship against the best team in the league?
Advance proof: ages 8-12.
205
$ 10.00
Purple Daze
Donated by The Vermont Book Shop
Purple Daze is a young adult novel set in suburban Los Angeles in 1965. Six high school students
share their experiences and feelings in interconnected free verse and traditional poems about war,
feminism, riots, love, racism, rock 'n' roll, high school, and friendship.
Although there have been verse novels published recently, none explore the changing and volatile
1960's in America-- a time when young people drove a cultural and political revolution. With
themes like the costs and casualties of war, the consequences of sex, and the complex relationships
between teens, their peers, and their parents, this story is still as relevant today as it was 45 years
ago. Advance proof: Young Adult.
206
$ 15.00
The Curse of the Wendigo (Monstrumologist)
Donated by The Vermont Book Shop
While attempting to disprove that Homo vampiris, the vampire, could exist, Dr.
Warthrop is asked by his former fiance to rescue her husband from the
Wendigo, a creature that starves even as it gorges itself on human flesh, which
has snatched him in the Canadian wilderness. Although Warthrop also
considers the Wendigo to be fictitious, he relents and rescues her husband from
death and starvation, and then sees the man transform into a Wendigo. Can the
doctor and Will Henry hunt down the ultimate predator, who, like the legendary
vampire, is neither living nor dead, whose hunger for human flesh is never
satisfied? This second book in The Monstrumologist series explores the line
between myth and reality, love and hate, genius and madness. Advance proof:
14 and up.
207
$ 20.00
The Snoring Bird
Donated by Bernd Heinrich
The Snoring Bird: My Family's Journey Through a Century of Biology is Bernd
Heinrich’s memoir of his unique childhood and his relationship with his father,
himself a devoted naturalist. "Some of Heinrich's most lyrical writing...the
future scientist as a footloose nature boy.” —The New York Times Book
Review.
208
$ 20.00
The Nesting Season: Cuckoos, Cuckolds, and the
Invention of Monogamy
Donated by Bernd Heinrich
Blending scientific research with memoir, Bernd Heinrich reveals the complex
courtship and mating rituals of birds—along with the startling commonalities
between certain human and avian domestic arrangements. "Heinrich’s writing is
dense and chockablock full of questions, details, personal anecdotes, wit, and
conclusions drawn from the author’s lifetime of observations in the field.... Like
his previous books...The Nesting Season is one to read and read again."
--Audubon Magazine
209
$ 20.00
DVD of "An Uncommon Curiosity: at home & in
nature with Bernd Heinrich"
Donated by Jan Cannon
This hour-long documentary by Vermont filmmaker Jan Cannon premiered last
fall. It follows Bernd Heinrich, one of the world’s most insightful and original
biologists (and a Red Cedar parent!) over the course of a year as he reflects on
his past and shares his ideas about nature, science, art, beauty, and writing. The
film was an official selection of the Vermont International Film Festival and
was shown last month at the Green Mountain Film Festival.
210
$ 26.00
The Source of All things
Donated by The Vermont Book Shop
Publisher's Weekly writes about this engrossing adult memoir: "Journalist and
contributing Backpacker magazine editor Ross uses the outdoors to guide her
powerful memoir detailing the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her
stepfather. The germ of her story...recounts not only the abuse itself but Ross's
unusual resolution to forgive her stepfather, after confronting him (on tape)
about the details of the molestation." Advance proof.
211
$ 17.00
Red Moon Rising
Donated by The Vermont Book Shop
Being only half-vamp in a high school like Carpathia Night makes you a whole
loser. But Danny Grey manages to escape the worst of the specists at his
school" But Danny has a secret. For Danny, living with his Vamp mother and
going to school with a nearly all-vamp student body, it's best to pretend his wulf
half doesn't even exist. But lately... Advance proof.
212
$ 26.95
The Lake of Dreams
Donated by The Vermont Book Shop
The highly anticipated new novel from the New York Times bestselling author
of 'The Memory Keeper's Daughter'. Kim Edwards now gives us the story of a
woman's homecoming, a family secret, and the old house that holds the key to
the legacy of a family. With surprises at every turn, brimming with vibrant
detail, 'The Lake of Dreams' is an arresting saga in which every element
emerges as a carefully placed piece of the puzzle. Advance proof.
213
$ 15.00
Three Vermont Book Shop $5 vouchers
Donated by The Vermont Book Shop
If this wonderful store in the heart of Middlebury doesn’t have what you want,
they’ll special order it for you.
214
$ 25.99
Red Wolf
Donated by The Vermont Book Shop
Beneath a dark winter sky...death waits patiently. A journalist is murdered in
the frozen white landscape in a northern Swedish town. Annika Bengtzon, a
reporter at a Stockholm based tabloid, was planning to interview him a bout a
long-ago attack against an isolated air base nearby, and she suspects that his
death is linked to that attack. The start of her investigation is soon followed by
a series of shocking murders. Annika knows the murders are connected.
Advance proof.
215
$ 50.00
Better Planet $50 Gift Certificate
In 1991, Better Planet Books, Toys, and Hobbies opened in Saint Albans with
the goal of offering creative and educational products for kids of all ages that
families just couldn’t find at other stores. For years, their local customers have
appreciated wonderful variety and service, and they now look forward to
making many new friends at their new location on Main Street in Bristol.
300: Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories
300
$ 60.00
Marion Stegner Silver & Pearl Earrings
Donated by Miriam Lawrence
Marion Stegner is a Greensboro, VT-based jeweler who works in both gold and
silver. She integrates unusual stones and fossils of all colors shapes and sizes, as
well as both precious and semiprecious stones. Her work has been displayed in
Wisconsin, Montana, Maine, Vermont, and Aspen, Colorado, and in galleries
throughout California. These earrings are sterling silver and freshwater pearl.
301
$ 15.00
Silver Necklace
Donated by Shari Bell
Southwest Indian-made silver necklace with malachite stone.
302
$ 15.00
Silver Earrings
Donated by Shari Bell
Southwestern Indian-made sterling silver earrings with lizard imprint.
303
$ 140.00
Toby Pomeroy Silver Pendant
Donated by Von Bargen's Jewelry
In 2005, Toby Pomeroy was the first jewelry designer to ask Hoover & Strong,
the nation’s largest gold refiner and supplier, to provide him with exclusively
recycled gold and silver that has been re-purified and re-alloyed for use by his
Studio. Today, all Toby Pomeroy Fine Jewelry is made from this EcoGold and
EcoSilver, and the sale of reclaimed metals has become the largest segment of
Hoover & Strong’s business. This stunning Toby Pomeroy necklace is
meticulously hand-crafted in sterling silver and features a bright hammered
finish.
304
$ 106.00
Beach bag and summer scarf
Donated by Capri
Natural canvas and black leather-trimmed shoulder bag with a fun multi-colored striped summer
scarf.
400: Fitness, Health & Beauty
400
$ 600.00
Bristol Health & Fitness Membership
Donated by Kim Jacobs
This fabulous one-year membership at Bristol Health and Fitness gives you full
use of all club facilities, including machines, cardiovascular center, and
spinning/group fitness classes. Also gives you fitness and swimming privileges
at Sports & Fitness Edge on Wednesday and Sunday.
NOTE: Item valid for NEW MEMBERSHIPS ONLY.
401
$ 20.00
Elegant Day Spa $20 Gift Certificate
Donated by Elegant Day Spa
Enjoy nail care, skin care, massage, waxing, or hair and makeup courtesy of
Elegant Day Spa in Williston.
402
$ 60.00
One-hour Healing Touch Treatment Session with Sally Burrell
(Lincoln, VT)
Donated by Sally Burrell
Healing Touch enhances physical and emotional well being by attending to an individual's Energy
System. Clients remain fully clothed for sessions and can expect to feel relaxed and revitalized.
403
$ 100.00
A 75 Minute Reiki Session
Donated by Belinda and Randy Gunnell
A 75 minute Reiki Session with Belinda Gunnell. Belinda is a Reiki II
Practitioner. The time and location of the session to be determined between the
parties.
404
$ 65.00
Chiropractic Session
Kelley Chiropractic is located on Main Street in Bristol. Get aligned with a
thorough chiropractic treatment with Win Kelley. DC
405
$ 100.00
Facial at Textures Salon
Donated by Maya Beres
A gift certificate for $100 for a facial at this Middlebury salon. Pamper
yourself!
406
$ 45.00
Juice Plus+
Donated by Rebecca Kodis
Concentrated fruit and vegetable powders in a capsule. Improve your immune
system. Protect your DNA. Reduces inflammation. Anti-aging properties!
All of the nutritional benefits from fruits and vegetables in a convenient capsule
form! Improve your vitality.
407
$ 45.00
Juice Plus+ #2
Donated by Chessy and Win Kelley
These chewable supplements are concentrated fruits and vegetables. improve your immune system.
Protect your DNA. Reduces inflammation. Anti-aging properties! All of the nutritional benefits
from 17 fruits and vegetables in convenient chewable form. Improve your vitality.
Consider combining this item with Juice Plus+ Item #406, donated by Rebecca Kodis, for an even
greater supply of this nutritional boost.
408
$ 45.00
A 45 minute Meditation Session and a Meditation CD
by Chessy Kelley
Donated by Chessy Kelley
Emerge refreshed from a 45 minute Meditation session by Chessy Kelley. This
will include 30 minutes of sitting, guided breath, imagery and meditation. Calm
and heal body and mind. This will be followed by 15 minutes of
discussion/question and answer in regard to meditation practice.
In addition, enjoy a guided breath and imagery meditation created and donated
by Chessy. An additional 30 minutes of relaxation that you can create every
day at home! This CD is appropriate for people of all faiths and ages.
409
$ 76.00
HammerFit Athletic Club Membership and Classes
Donated by Hammerfit Athletic Club
Enjoy a free month of membership plus four free group fitness classes at
HammerFit Athletic Club, located in the Essex Shoppes and Cinema complex
off route 15 in Essex Junction, features over 75 pieces of official Hammer
Strength training equipment and a new Motion Studio for group fitness. It's the
only official Hammer Strength training center in Vermont. Their staff of
personal trainers consists of individuals with specialties in weight loss, sports
performance enhancement, injury prevention and rehabilitation, nutritional
guidance, as well as Olympic and powerlifting. Classes available include
Zumba, Yoga, and Pilates.
410
$ 99.00
Haircut and Full Color at Scherdiva Salon
Until recently a stylist at Indigo Salon in Burlington, Robert Dockstader opened
Scherdiva Salon in Williston in 2010.
In addition to serving clients at his own salon, Robert is a wig stylist at The
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and has worked with several Broadway
touring companies there, as well as doing hair and makeup for the critically
praised independent film Shout It Out.
411
$ 32.50
Sunny Side Up Gift Certificate - 5 tanning sessions
Get a head start on summer at this new tanning salon in Bristol.
500: Food & Drink
500
$ 50.00
Misty Knoll Farms $50 Gift Certificate (2 available)
Donated by Misty Knoll Farms
Pick up next Thanksgiving’s turkey or some chicken from Misty Knoll Farms
in New Haven. Their turkeys range free on pristine meadows and their chickens
roam unrestricted in spacious, specially designed enclosures. These birds enjoy
the natural, stress-free life and healthy diet that nature intended – and you can
taste the difference! Redeem at their farm store in New Haven.
501
$ 50.00
Misty Knoll Farms $50 Gift Certificate (2 available)
Donated by Misty Knoll Farms
502
$ 50.00
Antidote $50 Gift Certificate
Donated by Antidote
Find Antidote downstairs at their spacious and warm 35 Green Street location
in downtown Vergennes, serving dinner and late nights Tuesday through
Saturday. Featuring an updated menu, live music, art by local artists, darts, a
fabulous Donkey Kong Jr game (!!), foosball and, of course, great drinks, good
company and welcoming atmosphere.
503
$ 75.00
Cabot Cheese $75 Gift Certificate
Donated by Cabot Cheese
Cabot Cheese is known throughout the United States as one of the country's
finest cheese producers. This certificate gets you an incredible assortment of
Cabot cheeses (shipping is free) including their Vintage Choice and Private
Stock Waxed Cheddars; Sharp, Extra Sharp, and Seriously Sharp Cheddars; and
reduced fat cheddar… plus a wooden cutting board and an apron.
504
$ 240.00
Private Wine Tasting for Six People
Donated by The Warren Store
Join Warren Store manager/wine connoisseur Jack Garvin to sample and learn
about some special wines. Held at Tracks at the Pitcher Inn in Warren.
505
$ 25.00
Ninety Nine Restaurant $25 Gift Certificate
Donated by Ninety Nine Restaurant
Ninety Nine restaurants were making great casual food before anyone had even
coined the term. Since 1952, this New England restaurant family has earned a
strong reputation as a friendly, comfortable place to gather and enjoy great food
and great drink at a terrific price.
506
$ 50.00
Toscano Café Bistro $50 Gift Certificate
Donated by Toscano Cafe
Enjoy romantic dining in a casual atmosphere — in the heart of Richmond. Try
the butternut squash ravioli, artisan cheese plate or the maple, artichoke
pesto-crusted salmon and nightly specials. Chef-owned-and-operated since
2003.
507
$ 30.00
Awake Coffee Three-Bag Sampler
Donated by Awake Coffee
Awake Organic Coffee blends are handcrafted in the heart of Vermont. We select the finest 100%
Certified Organic, Fairly Traded estate coffees from around the world, carefully roast them, and
deliver them within days for peak flavor. They invite you to wake up and explore their unique
flavors. This sampler includes three 12-oz bags of their Hang Loose, Red Eye, and Big Buzz blends.
508
$ 50.00
Daily Planet $50 Gift Certificate
Donated by The Daily Planet
The Daily Planet is a Burlington-based eatery with a funky bar and chic
solarium. Let orb lamps and celestial surroundings illuminate your fresh-tap
brew; go for stargazing au natural at outdoor sidewalk tables or from the indoor
solarium, or retreat into the dining room for a more private evening. Either
way, you’ll be sharing space with tourists and locals, artists and after-work
laborers, the retro and the nouveau. The ever-evolving seasonal menu at this
colorful Burlington eatery is, well, out of this world.
509
$ 10.00
Koval's Coffee $10 Gift Certificate
Donated by Koval's Coffee
Whether you're craving a bagel, a donut, or a sandwich, drop by Koval's at the
Firehouse Plaza in Hinesburg and they'll have something delicious for you to
enjoy.
510
$ 24.00
Six Dozen Farm-Fresh Eggs
Donated by Jes Berry
Why eat store-bought eggs when you can enjoy the flavor and health benefits of
fresh eggs laid by free-ranging chickens on a small local farm? Logistics for
redemption of this certificate will be arranged directly between the winning
bidder and donor Jes Berry.
511
$ 24.00
Six Dozen Farm-Fresh Eggs
Donated by Jes Berry
512
$ 40.00
Ten Pounds of Heirloom Tomatoes
Donated by Clay Brook Farm
Heirloom tomatoes are varieties whose seeds have been treasured and passed
down from one generation of gardeners to the next for 50 years or more. Many
of these Tomatoes have evocative names ('Crimson Sprinter', 'Cherokee
Purple'), which add to their charm. The winner will go to Clay Brook Farm in
Jericho to pick up a ten-pound box of mixed heirlooms.
513
$ 60.00
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Better World Gift
Basket
Donated by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Some of the best things in life are made even sweeter when you know they help
make the world a better place. GMCR's reusable Better World shopping bag is
brimming over with Fair Trade, organic, and sustainable treats. Fair Trade
coffee, tea, cocoa and sweets means the farmers who produced these delectable
treats were paid a fair wage. Throw in a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and you
have it all: java, justice and joy.
514
$ 100.00
Mary's at Baldwin Creek $100 Gift Certificate
“The food at Mary’s is legendary,” says Vermont Magazine of this renowned
Bristol destination. Since 1983 chef-owner Doug Mack has offered
seasonally-changing, creative and eclectic menus with an emphasis on local
products. Farm-fresh food from both their own gardens and small, local farms is
the framework upon which Mary’s culinary magic is built. Treat yourself. You
deserve a spring break too!
515
$ 100.00
Lantman's Market $100 Gift Certificate
Donated by Lantman's
In addition to standard supermarket fare, this self-proclaimed “biggest little store in town” brings
the town of Hinesburg a terrific selection of quality wines, produce, and locally-raised meat and
artisan food products.
516
$ 180.00
Lunch, brunch, or dinner at half price for up to six at
Leunig’s Bistro
Donated by Leunig's Bistro
Leunig's Bistro & Café is the popular, award winning restaurant bringing the
panache of Paris and the value of Vermont into the heart of Burlington. Enjoyo
their retro old-world flair, with washed walls, a marble bar, crystal chandeliers,
and oversized posters. The inventive, large menu features regional foods
prepared with a continental touch and includes many vegetarian options."Very
Highly Recommended" by Frommer's New England.
517
$ 25.00
Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op $25 Gift Certificate
Donated by Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op
The Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op is member-owned and dedicated to
providing wholesome natural foods and environmentally sound household
products at the best prices possible. We strive to set prices that are affordable
for the consumer while fair to the growers and producers. We offer personal
service and a friendly community atmosphere for all shoppers.
518
$ 100.00
Tasting And Winery Tour of Lincoln Peak Vineyard &
Winery
Donated by Lincoln Peak Vineyard
Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven, VT produces delicious estate bottled red
and white wines from cutting-edge varieties of cold-hardy grapes, grown in
their own vineyards. This private one-hour tasting and tour for up to six people
is a chance to learn the story of the vineyard and taste the new '08 wines straight
from the barrels and tanks before they're released, along with some local artisan
cheese and bread. Tour to be arranged with winery, ideally on a weekday from
5-6 p.m.
519
$ 50.00
Longhorn Steakhouse $50 Gift Certificate
Donated by Longhorn Steakhouse
Longhorn Steakhouse is a carnivore’s delight! They try to capture the flavor
and the fun of the West with hand-cut steaks and thick & juicy burgers (and lots
more). Delicious, legendary Western fare to match your appetite.
520
$ 25.00
City Market $25 Gift Certificate
Donated by City Market
City Market, Onion River Co-op, is a 16,000 sq. ft. community-owned food
cooperative located in beautiful downtown Burlington, Vermont. City Market is
Burlington’s only downtown grocery store, open 363 days per year from 7 a.m.
to 11 p.m. The Co-op is extremely dedicated to supporting the local economy
and enhancing the sustainability of agriculture. They work with over 1,000
Vermont vendors to feature the widest selection of local products in the state.
521
$ 25.00
Old Brick Store $25 Gift Card
Donated by The Old Brick Store
Buy locally and sustainably at the newly revamped Old Brick Store in
Charlotte. You can grab a great quick lunch, a cup of coffee, or a homemade
pizza. Enjoy the free wifi and all the local and hard-to-find items. Great wine &
beer selection too.
522
$ 15.00
One-year subscription to EatingWell magazine (2
available)
Donated by EatingWell
EatingWell’s motto is “Where good taste meets good health,” and that’s a great
description of this magazine, which features a cornucopia of recipes for
gorgeous food that’s also good for you!
523
$ 15.00
One-year subscription to EatingWell magazine (2 available)
Donated by EatingWell
524
$ 45.00
16-piece Assorted Truffles Gift Box from Lake
Champlain Chocolates
Donated by Lake Champlain Chocolates
Fresh Chocolate Truffles. Nothing compares to their taste sensation. The
richness of pure chocolate, the freshness of Vermont cream, the sweetness of
butter, the allure of velvety smooth ganache, the inspiration of impassioned
flavors — all harmoniously blended into delightful symphonies of satisfaction.
This assortment includes 70% Dark; All Milk; Amaretto Praline; Cappuccino;
Champagne; French Roast; Grande Valencia; Hazelnut; Legendary Dark;
Raspberry; Vanilla Malt; and White Raspberry.
525
$ 70.00
Year of Free Bread from Great Harvest Bread
Company
Donated by Great Harvest Bread Company
When was the last time you visited a bread store that made everything from
scratch? It's the ultimate experience! Great Harvest Bread Co. starts by milling
wheat fresh every day and baking it into big, beautifully designed loaves. Their
handmade bread making process allows you to get the best tasting bread on
earth! This card entitles the bearer to a free loaf every month for a year.
526
$ 25.00
Barkeaters Restaurant $25 Gift Certificate
Donated by Barkeaters Restaurant
Barkeaters opened for lunch, brunch, and dinner in January of this year. There's
a "little bit of everything" on the menu at this Adirondack-themed Shelburne
space. Meat lovers can nosh on lamb lollipops or espresso-crusted pork, while
vegetarians can choose from a range of hearty salads or pastas. Closed Monday.
527
$ 50.00
Storm Café $50 Gift Certificate
Donated by The Storm Cafe
“This tiny, casual spot with great river views on the ground floor of a stone mill
in Frog Hollow is a chef-owned restaurant popular with locals and travelers
alike. The menu is beguilingly simple, but tremendous care is taken in the
selection of ingredients and the preparation; salads are especially good. Meal
selections could include smoked salmon, jerk chicken, or pasta; there's also a
changing fish entrée nightly. As a fine-dining spot for dinner, this is one of the
town's best choices."
—Frommer’s Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, 5th Edition
600: Fun & Adventure
600
$ 39.00
Four passes to Essex Cinemas
Donated by Essex Cinemas
With these passes for four, you can't help but have a great time at the movies!
601
$ 189.00
Mad River Glen Family “Mad Card”
Donated by Mad River Glen
Ski (or board) it if you can—and get free season passes for all of your kids ages
12 and under. Also includes three transferable day tickets good any time during
the ski season; $5 off any additional full day lift ticket purchased throughout the
season; 10% off regularly priced adult private ski school clinics; 10% off alpine
& telemark rentals & demos… plus, buy a midweek private adult clinic and
bring a friend free (not available during holiday periods).
Good for the 2011/12 ski season. You must register your children prior to the
October 15 deadline, and kids must be 12 or under as of 1/1/12.
602
$ 50.00
Two Beginner Packages To Petra Cliffs
Donated by Petra Cliffs
Bring a partner for a day of indoor climbing in Vermont's premier climbing
gym. Gift certificate includes harness, shoes, and chalk for two plus a
15-minute belay orientation and day passes. Have fun while scaling walls in a
range of difficulty - from Easy to Wow!
603
$ 36.00
Four Passes To Vermont Institute Of Natural Science
Donated by Vermont Institute of Natural Science
The VINS Nature Center is an outdoor living museum for birds of prey in
Quechee. See owls, falcons, hawks, eagles, and vultures, about 25 species in all
-- that can no longer survive in the wild. The center receives injured birds from
all over the United States and houses them in specially adapted high-ceilinged
cages. The Nature Center is artistically designed so that visitors can view the
birds and forget that they are in a building at all. You can also enjoy
bird-watching along the center's nature trails.
604
$ 99.00
Youth Ski Lease Package
Donated by The Alpine Shop
Sure it’s April, but it’s never too early to plan for next winter! Leasing ski
equipment for your kids is a great alternative to the hassles of renting, and it’s
the easiest and most affordable way to keep your small fry on the mountain.
And if your kids hit a growth spurt during the winter, don't worry – Alpine
Shop will replace their equipment with the proper size for free!
605
$ 250.00
Day-long guided Birding tour of the Champlain Valley
Donated by Brendan Collins
Discover the best of Vermont bird diversity this spring with Conservation
Biologist and bird expert Brendan Collins. Brendan will guide you on a day
long adventure through the forests, fields, and wetlands of Addison County.
Whether you seek spring migrants or the elusive Bicknell’s Thrush, Brendan is
happy to tailor this trip to your particular interests and/or target species.
606
$ 250.00
Two-Hour Chartered Lake Champlain Cruise
Donated by Holly Poulin
Join Captain Holly Poulin of Driftwood Tours for a fabulous charter of Lake
Champlain. Up to six people can board her pontoon boat from the docks of the
North Hero House and tour the island sea. Plan to fish, swim, birdwatch, or
explore one of the many beautiful islands. A memorable way to explore the lake
with family and friends!
607
$ 98.00
Two Day Passes At Bolton Valley (2 Packages
Available)
Donated by Bolton Valley
Yes, it seems like it just ended yesterday, but ski season will be here again in
just a few short months! Enjoy a day skiing or riding at Vermont’s perfect
family mountain during the 2011/2012 season.
608
$ 98.00
Two Day Passes At Bolton Valley (2 Packages Available)
Donated by Bolton Valley
609
$ 95.00
Geomate Jr. with update kit
Donated by Kirsten and Mike St. Louis
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world
by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate
hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences
online. Geomate Jr. is a quick and easy way to get in on the geocaching fun -just switch it on and navigate to the closest geocache. With approximately
250,000 pre-loaded geocache locations in all 50 U.S. states, the Geomate Jr.
provides access to nearby caches. No downloads, Internet connection, or typing
in coordinates necessary. Also includes an update kit with computer cord to
download additional caches directly to your Geomate jr.
610
$ 100.00
A Sunset Sailing Cruise for Two (adults) on Lake
Champlain
Donated by Kim and Stephen Harry
Enjoy Lake Champlain in the best possible way -- on a boat at sunset! Includes
a light meal and champagne.
611
$ 150.00
Raleigh Rowdy Kids' Mountain Bike #1
Donated by Rachel Smolker & Bernd Heinrich
This is a very gently used youth mountain bike in terrific condition -- it's red,
size small (suitable for a primary-age child). This bike retails new for
approximately $200. Learn more about the model at
http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/youth/rowdy-11/.
612
$ 150.00
Raleigh Rowdy Kids' Mountain Bike #2
Donated by Rachel Smolker & Bernd Heinrich
613
$ 60.00
Four trail passes at Sleepy Hollow Ski & Bike Center
Donated by Sleepy Hollow Ski & Bike Center
Enjoy a day of Nordic skiing or snowshoeing at Sleepy Hollow in Huntington.
They offer 35km of well-groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing. The
snowshoe trails are separate from the ski trails and meander through the
property. Visit Butternut Cabin, which overlooks a fantastic view of Camel's
Hump.
614
$ 50.00
Day Passes For Four To Echo
Donated by ECHO
Enjoy the day at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center on the Burlington Waterfront using
these day passes for four, donated by ECHO. ECHO features 70 live species, over 100 interactive
experiences, seasonal changing exhibits and events — all exploring the Ecology, Culture, History,
and Opportunity for stewardship of the Lake Champlain Basin.
615
$ 50.00
One-Day Kayak Rental From Eastern Mountain
Sports
Donated by Eastern Mountain Sports
Embrace spring with a good paddle! Rent any kayak, with gear, for one day,
subject to availability at your nearest EMS store. A security deposit will be
required. Please call at least one week in advance to reserve your gear.
616
$ 350.00
Dogsledding Workshop for two
Learn to drive a dog team in this one-and-a-half-hour workshop for two, led by
Lissy Heminway, owner of Vermont Dogsledding and a longtime member of
the Vermont Outdoor Guide Association (and partner of Red Cedar teacher Bill
Heminway). Learn the skills of harnessing, hooking up, and how to drive dogs
down a trail. Season starts January 1st, 2012.
617
$ 25.00
Free Skateboarding Lesson at Talent Skatepark (2
available)
Talent has been teaching people to skate for a long time. They’ve taught skaters
of all ages and abilities: beginners and experts, skateboarders and in-line
skaters, boys and girls, even some moms and dads!
Semi-private lessons take place on Saturdays 9am-10am and Sundays
11am-noon, and are available for skaters 5 and up. Skaters are grouped by age
and ability, usually at a 3:1 student-to-coach ratio.
Lessons are open to both beginner and intermediate skaters and are typically for
skateboarding, but rollerblade lessons are available with at least 48 hours of
notice.
618
$ 25.00
Free Skateboarding Lesson at Talent Skatepark (2 available)
700: Getaways
700
$ 269.00
One-night stay for two at The Essex
Donated by The Essex
Nestled in the green hills of Essex Junction, The Essex combines luxurious
country-inn accommodations and resort amenities with some of the finest
gourmet cooking in the country. In addition to an outdoor heated pool, a golf
course, har-tru tennis courts, in-room massage services, and beautiful gardens,
they house the northernmost campus of the New England Culinary Institute.
Discover the perfect blend of stately old-world charm and contemporary
four-diamond luxury in an exquisite setting.
701
$ 350.00
Dinner and a Night for Two at Blueberry Hill Inn
Donated by Blueberry Hill Inn
Blueberry Hill is nestled high in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area of
the Green Mountain National Forest, at the foot of Romance Mountain. Each
room is artistically fashioned with antiques, warm quilts and private bath. The
aromas of the open kitchen, focal point of the Inn, will entice you to some
imaginative and creative cooking. Awake to the delightful smell of freshly
baked breads and pastries. Dine by candlelight in an
atmosphere that is both leisurely and elegant. At the end of the day, rejuvenate
in the wood fired sauna or spring fed pond. Includes a night for two, plus dinner
and breakfast. Valid Midweek (excludes holidays and fall foliage).
702
$ 1000.00
Long Weekend at Bernd Heinrich's Maine Cabin
Donated by Rachel Smolker & Bernd Heinrich
Bernd Heinrich is one of the world’s most insightful and renowned naturalists.
One New York Times book reviewer wrote, “[His mind] is a big antic thing,
like a raven, and meant to live outdoors.” This trip is your once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to experience that mind – and some of the land that has inspired it –
firsthand.
Spend 3-4 days at Bernd’s hand-built log cabin in Western Maine, near Mt.
Blue State Park, where he wrote A Year in the Maine Woods. During your
stay, he will arrange to be on the property as well (in a second cabin nearby,
possibly with his family) – and will take time to guide you through some of the
300+ acres around the cabin.
The cabin is very rustic, a half-mile hike from the road, and without electricity
or running water. You’ll sleep in sleeping bags, and you’ll carry your food in
and your non-compostable trash out. There’s a wood cookstove, but in summer,
you may prefer to cook over the outdoor fire pit. A few mattresses and pads are
available; bring your own pads and the cabin can sleep 10 or more. Choose
either summer or winter; visit for a long weekend or a few days during the
week. In summer, you can enjoy a number of swimming lakes. If you prefer
the quiet of winter, there’s an upstairs woodstove for heat. Exact timing of your
visit will be mutually agreed upon with Bernd and his family.
Bonus: DVD of the new documentary, “An Uncommon Curiosity: at Home and
In Nature with Bernd Heinrich,” donated by director Jan Cannon.
703
$ 1500.00
A week in Costa Rica
Donated by Lisa Campana & Bryan Scott
Get away to the tropics without breaking the bank – spend a week in this 2,000square-foot house in Hermosa Beach, Costa Rica, along the central Pacific
Coast, a 1½ hour drive from the San Jose International Airport. This lovely,
simply appointed home is located in a quiet community a short drive from the
beach town of Jaco and five minutes from the beautiful black sand beach of
Playa Hermosa. The home sleeps six (master BR w/double bed, two BRs w/one
twin bed each, and small guest house w/double bed).
Enjoy drinks on the terrace; kick back in the landscaped yard and pool and
enjoy daily visits from toucans! Prepare meals in the fully furnished
kitchen—or enjoy the many restaurants in Jaco. In your backyard, Playa
Hermosa Wildlife Refuge offers hiking and boat tours; you can volunteer to
help at the Turtle Reserve (http://bit.ly/euXfTq) or go swimming or
boogie-boarding at nearby Jaco Bay.*
A short drive away, enjoy rainforest canopy tours, ziplining, horseback riding,
and sportfishing at Los Sueños resort. Carara National Park, a must-see
destination for nature lovers, is also nearby
(http://costa-rica-guide.com/parks/carara.htm), as is one of the best crocodile
tours in Costa Rica (http://bit.ly/fw81h5). It’s less than an hour’s drive to
Manuel Antonio National Park
(http://www.manuelantoniopark.com/mapk/english/park.html) and its scarlet
macaws and howler, squirrel, and white-faced monkeys—or visit stunning
Tortuga Island for snorkeling, banana boats, hiking, and
more.(http://zumatours.net/tortuga_island_tour.html)
Take day trips to the volcano and turquoise lake at Volcan Poas National Park
and the adjacent La Paz Waterfall and Gardens. Or, head north to visit the
famous Arenal Volcano (four-hour drive, requires an overnight stay at Arenal).
*PLEASE NOTE: Playa Hermosa is a world-famous surfing beach with rough
water, strong rip currents, and no lifeguards. Only extremely strong swimmers
should venture out here. The owners of the home will recommend nearby
locations where safer swimming is available.
704
$ 7000.00
Two Weeks in Kauai, the “Garden Isle!"
Donated by Anne Mueller & Murray Self
Two weeks in Sunny Poipu on the southern tip of Kauai, Hawaii’s Garden
Island. This deluxe 2600 SF 2 BR/2 bath condo sleeps eight. Treat yourselves to
the ultimate in privacy and luxury. This beautiful penthouse suite is situated on
the third floor, with elevator access. Vaulted ceilings are graced with ceiling
fans and framed with beautiful mahogany wood coffers, decorated with tropical
furniture and vintage Hawaiiana.
Spacious private lanais provide spectacular ocean views, a quiet spot to read or
relax while listening to the trade winds flutter through palm fronds as the
Pacific Ocean waves break on lava rocks.
This penthouse suite is equipped as a second home with a fully outfitted
gourmet kitchen, full size washer and dryer, iron and ironing board, Cable TVs,
including a 42” plasma display, DVD, CD & Cassette players. Wired or
wireless Internet access is included. Both bedrooms have California King beds,
and there is an inflatable Queen that can be set up in the second bedroom. There
is a daybed and a surprisingly comfortable Queen pull-out bed in the living
room.
This unit normally rents for $500 to $560 per night. Visit
http://www.poipukapili.com/unit44.htm for photos and property information.
The available dates for the rental follow; other dates may be negotiable:
--April 20 – 30, unless Easter falls in April
--May 1 – 31
--June 1 – 15
--Last week of August
--September 1 – 20
800: Home & Garden
800
$ 25.00
EmeraldRose Gifts $25 Gift Certificate
Donated by Emerald Rose Gifts
EmeraldRose, located on Main Street in Bristol, features a unique and eclectic collection of
treasures from around the world. The store carries many items that are artist-made and unavailable
elsewhere.
801
$ 20.00
Home Weather Station
Donated by Shirley Reid
This weather station stands 5 feet tall and includes a wind spinner and directionals, a rain gauge,
and a thermometer.
802
$ 30.00
PetSafe Micro ID Rescue Collar
Donated by Beth Hopwood
The PetSafe Micro I.D. Rescue Collar isn’t just a collar, it is the ultimate pet protection system with
convenient features even today’s best micro-chipping system can’t offer. Never before has a little
collar offered a pet owner so many benefits.
Hidden inside each lightweight collar is a simple USB flash drive that stores all of your pet’s
personalized data. If a pet wearing the PetSafe Micro I.D. Rescue Collar is ever lost, the memory
stick can be plugged right into any computer to identify the pet in the rescuer’s home—no need for
an inconvenient vet visit to scan anything! While contact is made with the owner, a rescuer can
access pet care instructions to follow in the meantime.
803
$ 30.00
Hanging Bird Feeder
Donated by Beth Hopwood
Attract a multitude of bird species with this versatile hanging platform feeder.
New, but aged to look like a well-worn house.
804
$ 25.00
Guy's Farm & Yard $25 Gift Certificate
Donated by Guy's Farm & Yard
A family-owned business with locations in Williston, Morrisville, and Montpelier, Guy’s Farm &
Yard has a terrific selection of gardening items, bird food and decorative feeders, and farm
animal/pet feeds and supplies.
805
$ 100.00
Garden and Landscape Design Consultation
Donated by Jessie Reid Bradley
Garden designer Jessie Reid Bradley of Charlotte Flower Farm will come to your home and discuss
the ways you can have colorful, successful year-round garden.
806
$ 20.00
Set of 10 Shirley Thompson greeting cards
Donated by Shirley Thompson
This set of greeting cards by pastel artist Shirley Thompson features five cards
each of two of her vibrant paintings, plus envelopes.
807
$ 55.00
Slate-roofed Handmade Birdhouse/Nest Box
Donated by Miriam Lawrence
This lovely nestbox is suitable for bluebirds, tree swallows, and other small
cavity-nesting birds. Designed and built by an architect, it features a gorgeous
blue-gray slate roof and an easy-to-open hinged front that makes nest checks
and seasonal cleaning a breeze.
808
$ 50.00
Sushi set for two
Donated by Cynthia Haviland
This beautiful sushi set from Le Rouet Maison includes two square sushi plates,
two dipping dishes, two sets of chopsticks, and two chopstick rests.
809
$ 25.00
Rocky Dale Gardens $25 Gift Certificate
Donated by Rocky Dale Gardens
Get a jump-start on garden season with this gift certificate donated by Rocky
Dale Gardens. Choose from a large selection of herbaceous perennials,
annuals, woody plants, and conifers, including many species not normally
found in Vermont, and spend some time wandering in their three acres of
display gardens.
810
$ 20.00
Casual Camping set
Donated by Lenny's Shoe & Apparel
Includes a handy multitool, an LED flashlight, and a Carhartt cap.
811
$ 35.00
Summer Bouquet
Donated by Louise Rickard and Matthew Ennis
Enjoy a large bouquet of SUMMER FLOWERS! Bouquet can include peonies, oriental lilies,
monkshood, and various other summer flowers, according to timing. Delivery/drop off to be
arranged.
812
$ 75.00
Five Perennial Plants
Donated by Louise Rickard and Matthew Ennis
PERENNIAL PLANTS from Lincoln. Choose from monkshood, baptisia, or
peony, euphorbia, echnops, and others. Plants from the gardens of Louise
Rickard and Matthew Ennis.
813
$ 10.00
15 Color Copies at Kimball Office Services
Get at a discount next time you need some color copies at Kimball Office Services in Bristol.
Other items
528
$ 15.00
Liz’s Fabulous Granola
Amazing granola made from the best ingredients. Recipe card included for your future good health
and snacking.
529
$ 15.00
Liz’s Fabulous Granola
900
Teacher Development Fund
Red Cedar School is all about growth – and that concept doesn’t stop with the
students. As professionals, our staff is always seeking out new ideas, methods,
and strategies to make them even more effective teachers and role models for
RCS students.
However, as is the case at all schools, funding for excellent professional
development opportunities can be hard to secure. While other proceeds of the
Rock ‘n’ Roll Ball benefit the school’s Scholarship Fund, the Committee last
year began the tradition of doing something special to benefit the development
of the TEACHERS -- and through them, of course, the students.
All proceeds raised with donations to this fund tonight will be used to support
professional development opportunities for Red Cedar staff. This could include
attending a conference, development-focused books and materials, or other
opportunities identified by the staff and approved as such by the Board.
Bidding on this item is cumulative. PLEASE CONTRIBUTE WHAT YOU
CAN! Your bid will simply be added to your total at checkout. Thank you!