Schedule of Events
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Schedule of Events
Proceeds from tonight’s event will be invested in the children and families of St. David’s Center. Thank you for your generous support. Schedule of Events................................................................2 Welcome from our Executive Director.................................. 3 Gala Sponsors........................................................................ 4 Leadership Recognition......................................................... 5 Honorary Co-Chairs............................................................... 6 Gala Volunteers..................................................................... 7 Light-the-Way........................................................................ 8 Wall of Wine and Bling Ring Raffles....................................... 9 Silent Auction............................................................... 10 - 40 Classroom Theme Baskets............................................ 16 - 19 Live Auction.................................................................. 41 - 44 {1} 2010 Gala Celebration Welcome from our Executive Director Saturday, March 6, 2010 Sofitel Minneapolis 6:00 p.m. Silent Auction opens including Classroom Theme Baskets Wall of Wine Raffle opens Bling Ring Raffle opens Gourmet hors d’oeuvres and cash bar 7:20 p.m. Classroom Theme Basket Silent Auction closes 7:25 p.m. Silent Auction closes 7:30 p.m. Dinner begins Welcome remarks Connie Linder, St. David’s Center Gala Committee Karen Richard, chair, St. David’s Center Board of Directors Julie Sjordal, executive director, St. David’s Center Special recognition Honorary Co-Chairs John & Candace Randle 8:20 p.m. Light-the-Way Program Julie Sjordal, executive director, St. David’s Center Video presentation Honorary Co-Chairs John & Candace Randle 8:45 p.m. Light-the-Way Auction Kurt Johnson, auctioneer Friends of St. David’s Center, As the new executive director of St. David’s Center, I am delighted to welcome you to the 22nd Annual St. David’s Center Gala with Honorary Co-Chairs John and Candace Randle. Being with St. David’s Center for more than 21 years, I’ve always looked forward to the Gala, the opportunity to celebrate our work and the chance to recognize valuable donors like you. Tonight we celebrate those who “Light the Way,” whether through service or financial donation, to Build relationships that nurture the development of every child and family. I’d especially like to thank our honorary co-chairs, John and Candace Randle for their dedication to St. David’s Center and their support with this event. Every donation this evening is important, but I would like to call special attention to the “Light-the-Way” portion of the program. Your donation to the “Light-the-Way” fund will allow us to make inclusion services for children with special needs in our Early Childhood Education program available to more children in the West metro area. This is a fabulous opportunity to make a direct impact on a child’s future – see page 8 of this program for more information on how to make a child shine. Thank you for being a part of our celebration this evening and for your ongoing support of our organization. 9:00 p.m. Live Auction Kurt Johnson, auctioneer 9:30 p.m. Wall of Wine and Bling Ring Raffle drawings Connie Linder, St. David’s Center Gala Committee Julie Sjordal Executive Director Closing remarks Julie Sjordal, executive director, St. David’s Center {2} {3} St. David’s Center Gala Sponsors Leadership Recognition Silver Sponsors St. David’s Center Board of Directors Blue Rock Advisors Brad and Dru-Ann Childress Westwood Professional Services Bronze Sponsors Anchor Bank Malt-O-Meal McGough Companies PeopleNet RJF Agencies, Inc. United Parcel Services (UPS) Virtelligence Your Art’s Desire Table Sponsors Frank Bennett Crosby Family Developers Resource Company Lars and Molly Erdahl Master Craft Labels, Inc. Chris and Sharon McGrann Minnesota Vikings Nestle Nutrition, Inc. Kurt and Laura Nisi John Overton and Ann Lowry Pediatric Home Service Piper Jaffray Tim Plant and Peggy Sundermeyer John and Candace Randle Bill and Karen Richard Dan and Julie Sjordal Larry and Lynn Stranghoener Additional Sponsors Culligan Water Conditioning Minnesota Timberwolves Fastbreak Foundation Mutual of America Solbrekk Streeter & Associates Karen Richard, chair Betsy Collins Byron Egeland Connie Linder Jeff Erickson Jeryn Konezny Julie Hara Hugh Kirsch Laura Nisi Lynn Stranghoener Mike Adams Rachel Roen Sheila Folkestad Sharon McGrann Stacey Crosby Tom Suk Trudie Sprenkle Vee-Musa Fofana St. David’s Center Community Leadership Council Sheila Jones, co-chair Stacey Crosby, co-chair Becky Brandt Cindy Johnson Suplick Connie Linder Frank Bennett Gordon Ritz, Jr. Harry Lehew Lynn Stranghoener Mark Berlin Michael Natoli Michelle Lureen Molly Erdahl Audio Visual Sponsor: Graybow Communications Flower Sponsor: Winsome Orchids & Gardens Wine Sponsor: Netgain Technology {4} {5} 2010 Gala Honorary Co-Chairs John and Candace Randle “A lot of the same words you would use to describe your own family, you can use to describe St. David’s Center: compassionate, supportive, loving, nurturing.” - Candace Randle When John and Candace learned about our inclusion services -- where children of all abilities learn side-by-side -- they were intrigued. “At first we weren’t sure just how much St. David’s Center could do for our children. Then we learned they could do it all,” explained Candace. Their twins, Ryann and Jonathan, both benefitted from the Early Childhood Education program. Jonathan receives additional classroom support as well as speech and occupational therapies. “To see the teachers and therapists take him to the next level, where he’s a regular child among his peers -- that’s not something I was sure would happen for Jonathan. It’s been wonderful to see him reach his potential,” shared Candace. 2010 Gala Volunteers Thank you to our talented 2010 Gala Committee. Your passion and dedication make this event a success. Gala Committee Candace Randle Cindy Haugen Connie Linder Molly Erdahl Molly Schlobohm Natasha Evans Nicole Liwienski Renelle Kunau Ruthie Alexander Sarah Suk Stacey Crosby A special thank you to all of the staff, parent and community volunteers lending a hand at tonight’s event. Because of the positive impact on their family, John and Candace give back to St. David’s Center financially and by actively volunteering with our classrooms and Gala Committee. St. David’s Center thanks John and Candace for their support in helping us make more children shine. Brad & Dru-Ann Childress {6} his one-time use only, subject to approval of artwork by the Minnesota Vikings. {7} Raffles Light-the-Way The opportunity to learn alongside children with varying needs and abilities is invaluable. Yet challenges often stand between families and the opportunities they want to provide for their children. This year’s theme, “Make Them Shine,” acknowledges our dedication to bringing out the potential in every child – specifically the tremendous success of our inclusive classrooms. Your Light-the-Way donation tonight will be designated for inclusion services at St. David’s Center. Our inclusive preschool classrooms offer children of all abilities the opportunity to learn side-by-side. We’ve heard how the experience has proven priceless to families of children with special needs and typical needs alike. Unfortunately, due to the additional cost of providing individualized support in the classroom, access to inclusion opportunities has been limited for some families. During the Light-the-Way presentation, Executive Director Julie Sjordal will speak about the growing need for support of these services. This will be followed by a video featuring Honorary Co-Chairs John and Candace Randle and their two children, Ryann and Jonathan. Their story is just one example of the impact of inclusive services and the importance of increasing access for more families. Wall of Wine Raffle You may be the lucky winner of a Wall of Wine! Purchase your chance for $20 during the Silent Auction and a Wall of Wine may be yours. This wonderful selection includes domestic and imported wines donated by St. David’s Center Board and Leadership Council members. The winning ticket will be drawn and announced at the end of the evening. Please be present to win and able to take the wine with you when you leave. NEW Bling Ring Raffle Purchase a “Bling Ring” for the chance to win the real thing! For $20, you will be entered in a drawing for a lovely sterling silver CZ ring, earrings and bracelet set from EverGreene Jewelers in Minnetonka, valued at $1,000. Raffle numbers are written on the inside of the “Bling Ring.” The winning number will be announced at the end of the evening. So go ahead, show off your bling! Jewelry generously donated by: We hope you will be inspired to help us make these opportunities available to families who need them. Without donations from you and other generous donors, these services would not be possible for many families. This is more than a donation; it’s lighting the way for a child who needs it. Within every child is a spark. Light the way. Make the shine. Thank you for your generosity. {8} {9} Silent Auction Rules 1. Silent Auction hours are 6:00 p.m. – 7:25 p.m. Bidding on the theme baskets closes at 7:20 p.m. 2. All items have an opening bid and minimum raise. Bids of less than the minimum bid are invalid. 3. A bid is a legal contract to buy. 4. Receipts will be delivered during the program. If you choose not to preswipe you credit card, the items you have made the final bid on must be paid for at the end of the evening with cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express. 5. Items must be taken by the winning bidder the evening of the event. Unless otherwise specified, all auction item services must be used within one year of the purchase. Silent Auction Guidelines What is Tax Deductible? Being exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c) (3), St. David’s Center is required to substantiate both donations to the auction and purchases at the auction. This information is provided here to assist you in your tax documentation. As with any tax or financial matter, we strongly recommend that you consult your regular tax advisor. 1. The tax-deductible amount of purchased auction items is the difference between the price paid at the auction and the fair market value of the good or service provided. A good faith estimate of the fair market value for each auction item is clearly listed in this auction book and on the bid sheets. 2. It may be difficult to establish the fair market value of one-of-a-kind gifts such as works of art or similarly unique items. In these cases, as with any tax situation, the establishment of tax evaluation should be done in consultation with your tax advisor. Note regarding auction items: Every effort has been made to provide accurate information in this book and the addendum. St. David’s Center is not responsible for descriptions, values or authenticity of information provided by the donors. All items are sold as-is. There are no refunds or exchanges unless noted on the bid sheet. Auction items may be added, substituted or withdrawn prior to the event. Restrictions may apply. All statements made by the auctioneer or his designee will take precedent over all printed materials. {10} {11} Silent Auction Items Arts & Entertainment #100 #101 #102 #103 Arthur Murray Dance Studio One week membership to Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Minneapolis includes: one sample lesson, one group, one party and one private lesson. Expires: September 6, 2010 Value: $129 Donated by Lynda Smith The Old Log Theater Enjoy two theater tickets to any performance at the Old Log Theater in Excelsior. Not good on Saturdays. Expires: March 6, 2011 Value: $58 Donated by Jennifer Rosengren A Guthrie Show Redeem this voucher for two tickets during the first 12 performances (excluding opening night) of one of the following Guthrie Productions: Macbeth; Brief Encounter; M. Butterfly; Dollhouse; or She Stoops to Conquer. You will be assigned the best available seating at the time you place your order. Expires: July 17, 2010 Value: $120 Donated by Guthrie Theater Twin Cities Cultural Sampling This package includes the following: a certificate good for four tickets to any performance at the Park Square Theatre in St. Paul during the 2009-2010 seasons; a voucher for a family membership at The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis; two gallery admission passes at the Walker Art Center; two tickets good for any production by Illusion Theater in Minneapolis; and a four-pack of vouchers for the Minneapolis Institute of Arts’ upcoming exhibition Until Now. Value: $225 Donated by Park Square Theatre, The Bakken Museum, Walker Art Center, Illusion Theater and Minneapolis Institute of Arts {12} Silent Auction Items #104 Ballet of the Dolls This certificate is good for two tickets to any Ballet of the Dolls performance at the Ritz Theater in downtown Minneapolis. Expires: November 30, 2010 Value: $50 Donated by Ballet of the Dolls and Ritz Theater #105 Brave New Workshop Theatre Laugh all night long with these two VIP passes to the Brave New Workshop Theatre in Uptown. Choose from a variety of hilarious improv shows. Value: $58 Donated by Brave New Workshop Theatre #106 Acme Comedy Company Do you and your friends ever have the mid-week blues? Well get rid of them by taking your friends to Acme Comedy Company located on First Street in Minneapolis. This package is good for 10 admissions on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. Expires: August 26, 2010 Value: $150 Donated by Acme Comedy Company #107 Hopkins Center for the Arts Four tickets to Four Bitchin’ Babes on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Value: $116 Donated by Hopkins Center for the Arts #108 James Sewell Ballet This gift certificate is good for two tickets to one of the following James Sewell Ballet Spring 2010 performances at the O’Shaughnessy in St. Paul: Thursday, April 15; Friday, April 16; Saturday, April 17; or Sunday, April 18. Value: $64 Donated by James Sewell Ballet {13} Silent Auction Items #109 #110 #111 Stages Theatre Company Enjoy four tickets to any one of the following productions at Stages Theatre Company during the 2009-2010 season: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing; Click Clack Moo: Cows that Type; The Outsiders; or Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. Reservations are required. Subject to availability. Value: $60 Donated by Stages Theatre Company The Jungle Theater Join the adventure at the Jungle Theater in downtown Minneapolis. This gift certificate is good for two tickets to any performance Sunday - Friday in the 2010 season. Reservations required. Value: $72 Donated by the Jungle Theater O’Neill Brothers Music Autographed copies of “Sweet Dreams” and “Beautiful Day,” The O’Neill Brothers’ relaxing piano music CDs. Value: $30 Donated by the O’Neill Brothers – Tim & Ryan O’Neill #112 Chickenfoot This set of three Chickenfoot albums includes an autographed copy signed by Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Chad Smith and Joe Satriani. Value: $30 Donated by Best Buy Co., Inc. #113 The Black Eyed Peas Rock to the beat with this autographed copy of The Black Eyed Peas’ The E.N.D. album signed by Will. I. Am. Value: $15 Donated by Best Buy Co., Inc. #114 Silent Auction Items #115 #116 #117 #118 Movie Mania Catch up on some movies with two movies passes from Mann Theatres and six movie passes from Five Star Cinemas. Value: $69 Donated by Five Star Cinemas and Mann Theatres Cities 97 Sampler 21 Live from Studio C, enjoy these road trip tunes by Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas, Mat Kearney, The Fray and many more. Value: $25 Donated by Deb & Loren Sposito Best Buy Exclusives This collection of DVDs featuring live music and performances includes All Together Now, a documentary charting the creation of The Beatles LOVE show; In the Attic featuring Ben Harper, Amos Lee and more; Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Runnin’ Down a Dream; Justin Timberlake Futuresex/Loveshow; and The Police Certifiable. Value: $140 Donated by Best Buy Co., Inc. Mixed Blood Theatre Enjoy two tickets to any public performance at the Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis during the 2009-2010 season. Expires June 30, 2010. Value: $60 Donated by the Mixed Blood Theatre Minnesota Orchestra This gift certificate is good for two tickets to Mozart & Prokofiev on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Value: $138 Donated by the Minnesota Orchestra {14} {15} Silent Auction Items Classroom Theme Baskets #200 Adventures in Art Room 102 Make any day creative with this fun art set including a sturdy child’s easel, paints, papers, crayons, project book and more. This basket includes a child’s digital camera and personal photo printer. Art class from JW Tumbles is a bonus! #201 Fantastic Firetruck Room 103 This beautiful, heirloom-quality fire truck pedal car will exceed every child’s dream. It is sure to become a treasured favorite and is built to last for years of play. It is filled with everything a little firefighter could want: Firefighter costumes and accessories, puzzles, books and much more. #202 Ultimate Tinkerbell Basket Room 104 Your little fairy will be on cloud 9 with this assortment of Tinkerbell toys and accesories including a costume, DVD and much more! Everything a little girl’s imagination needs. #203 Get Clean Room 106 Shaklee “Get Clean” is always SAFE, always POWERFUL and always GREEN. This Starter Kit is the smart, economical and NON-TOXIC way to clean your home. By using the “Get Clean” products, you can make a statement to yourself, your family and to the world by doing the right thing...keeping them all healthier! #204 Shakleebaby Personal Care Products Room 106 Shakleebaby diaper cream, massage oil, gentle wash and soothing lotion equals peace of mind for your little one. Keep your baby happy and healthy with Shakleebaby products. SAFE, PURE and NATURAL, Shakleebaby products are formulated and clinically proven to keep your little one’s bottom soft, itty-bitty toes clean and growing body healthy. {16} Silent Auction Items #205 Vintage Family Fun Room 119 Remember the days before TV, video games and cell phones? Enjoy quality family time with this collection of classic family games and movies including Scrabble, Yahtzee, Sorry, Checkers, Chess, Disney movie classics and much more! #206 Family Fun Night Room 119 A collection of “modern” family games and movies that your family will be sure to enjoy including Hyper-Dash, Bop It, Connect 4x4, Sorry Sliders, UP, G-Force, Ice Age and much more! #207 A LEGO-Lover’s Wish Come True Room 121 Let the construction begin! This extensive collection of LEGO sets for kindergarten and school-aged kids is sure to please the builder in your family! Included in this LEGO-lot are sets from Disney’s Toy Story, Atlantis City and many, many more. #208 The Little Land of LEGOVille Room 121 Build, play, destruct, repeat! This adorable collection of LEGO Duplo sets for toddlers and preschoolers will provide hours of entertainment for boys and girls alike. A variety of LEGOVille sets and accessories are compiled into a convenient tote to organize and store. #209 Culinary Treasures Room 122 From cook’s favorite tools and gourmet kitchen must-haves to fresh new towels and scrumptious mixes, this basket is full of treasures every cook will love, whether you’re a gifted gourmet chef or frozen pizza pro! #210 Fancy Nancy Doll and Dress-up Room 200 Everything you need for dressing up like Fancy Nancy including a feather boa, dresses, shoes and accessories. And for those who are new to all the fabulous things that are Fancy Nancy, you will find a variety of Fancy Nancy books for reference. Games and a posh puppy plush toy complete this pink dream come true! {17} Silent Auction Items #211 Eric Carle Gift Basket Room 200 Enjoy the beautiful illustrations and creative ideas of well-known children’s Author and Illustrator Eric Carle. This basket includes a variety of his popular books for all ages, a number of his educational games and activity packs and a collection of plush toys from the characters in his story books. #212 Nintendo Wii Family Fun Room 201 Get up and get moving for family game night with the Nintendo Wii system. Each family member can create their own Mii character, compete in Wii Sports or challenge one another to a dance-off with Wii Just Dance. This basket includes the Nintendo Wii game system, controllers and assorted games the whole family can enjoy. #213 #214 H - E - Double Toothpicks on Wheels Room 203 ZOOM! ZOOM! ZOOM! Everything you can think of for your little one to buzz around with on wheels and create havoc. They’ll be grinning ear to ear as they try out their new Plasma Car in the driveway, doing donuts with the Rip Rider, skateboarding at the park or testing new blades on the trail and much more, all in style and with the latest safety gear and accessories. Let them burn up their energy and the pavement. Party Safari-Style Room 204 You’ll GO BANANAS when you realize that your safari adventurer’s next birthday is all planned! Included in this handcrafted wooden supply chest are a safari-themed play tent, animal masks, party supplies for eight, Madagascar cake and movie, gift certificate for the Edinborough tree-top play area/party room and more! Silent Auction Items #215 Crazy About Kids #300 Birthday Party Made Simple! Pick up a balloon bouquet at Card Party in Wayzata. Grab a party-platter of sandwiches and two dozen cookies with a gift certificate from Subway (expires May 19, 2010) and use this $50 gift certificate at Mini-Hops Gymnastics in Minnetonka toward hosting your child’s next birthday party this spring. Value: $110 Donated by Card Party, Subway-Ridgedale and Mini-Hops Gymnastics #301 The Little Gym Help build your child’s athletic prowess and self-esteem at the Little Gym in St. Louis Park. Choose from sports skills, gymnastics, karate classes or a summer camp combining physical fitness and play. Value: $100 Donated by Lise and Slater Crosby - The Little Gym #302 {18} American Girl for your American girl Room 206 Your little girl will love playing dress-up with her very own 2010 American Girl of the Year, Lanie! She arrives with lots of fun outfits and accessories that everyone will enjoy playing with - even the “Moms of the Year!” Your little one will love styling Lanie’s beautiful curls with her very own styling center. A collection of books and plush animals finish off this fun basket. Party Like an Animal! This Minnesota Zoo Birthday Party Package includes admission and parking for up to 18 people, use of the Education Event Center, arts & crafts led by staff, goodie bags and much more. Advanced reservations required. Expires: February 12, 2011 Value: $200 Donated by the Minnesota Zoo {19} Silent Auction Items #303 #304 #305 Wild Mountain This package includes two Super-Day passes for unlimited wet and dry rides at Wild Mountain/Taylors Falls Recreation. Value: $60 Donated by Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation Party at Tuttle’s Bowling Bar & Grill This package is good for one Birthday Party Package for up to 10 children at Tuttle’s in Hopkins. Includes one hour of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and pop, a gift bag for each child plus a special gift for the birthday boy or girl. Advanced reservations required. Value: $140 Donated by Tuttle’s Bowling Bar & Grill Konfidence Swim Jacket Now your little one can swim confidently with The Original Konfidence Jacket – a high quality, learn to swim aid and UV swimwear. Color and size to be arranged between buyer and donor. Expires: September 2010 Value: $73 Donated by Konfidence USA Silent Auction Items #306 #307 #308 #309 Thank you to St. David’s Center for the community services you provide to children and families. 5-)LVFRPPLWWHGWR VXSSRUWLQJFKLOGUHQ DQGWKHLUIDPLOLHV #310 5LVNPDQDJHPHQW (PSOR\HHEHQH¿WV &RPPHUFLDOLQVXUDQFH 'RPHVWLFLQWHUQDWLRQDO Building for the Next Generation www.mcgough.com ZZZUMIDJHQFLHVFRP {20} #311 Book Peddlers Assortment This fantastic set of books from author Vicki Lansky includes: 101 Ways to Tell Your Child “I Love You;” Baby Proofing Basics; Dear Babysitter Handbook; and Taming of the C.A.N.D.Y. Monster. Value: $30 Donated by Book Peddlers Foss Swim School This package includes a $50 gift certificate to be used toward lessons or a birthday pool party. Also included is a New Family Registration Fee Waiver. Value: $85 Donated by Foss Swim School – Eden Prairie Child’s Custom Designed Quilt Display this beautiful, custom designed twin size quilt in your child’s bedroom. Dimensions are 60” x 74”. Value: $250 Donated by Renelle and Bill Kunau ClubKid Be spontaneous! Spend time out at your favorite restaurant, go to a movie or enjoy an afternoon shopping without the kids. This gift certificate is good for hourly childcare at ClubKid locations in Edina or Minnetonka. Expires: August 1, 2010 Value: $30 Donated by ClubKid Maddie Girl Clips This beautiful arrangement of adorable clips, bows and accessories is perfect for your little princess. Value: $250 Donated by Maddie Girl Clips Kids Mercedes-Benz SLK Pedal Car Your child can pedal around the driveway in style in this Kids Mercedes-Benz SLK Pedal Car. Value: $315 Donated by Sears Imported Autos {21} Silent Auction Items #312 Silent Auction Items Kids BMW 3er Cabrio Pedal Car The ultimate driving machine - even for the little ones! This BMW pedal car combines high quality with elegant touches. Value: $250 Donated by BMW of Minnetonka #403 Beaded Necklace Don this beautiful handmade necklace including brass, Lucite and semi- precious stones. Value: $50 Donated by Donna Cimmerer #313 Puppeteers Let’s put on a show! Your little one will enjoy creative play with this assortment of lively puppets. Value: $100 Donated by Molly and Lars Erdahl #404 #314 Children’s Picnic Table/Lemonade Stand Perfect for Minnesota summers, your children will love “setting up shop” in this darling picnic table/lemonade stand. Lemonade “fixin’s” included. Value: $200 Donated by Jim & Michelle Lureen Watkins Natural Apothecary A selection of naturally luxurious body products for the most delicate skin includes lotion, bath salts, body wash, foot cream and more. Certified by the Natural Products Association, J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary line of personal care products will pamper and soothe from head to toe. Value: $100 Donated by Watkins Incorporated Health & Beauty #400 Rocco Altobelli Salons & Day Spas Indulge with a manicure, pedicure, massage or body polish. Put this $20 gift certificate to good use and treat yourself at one of Rocco’s seven Twin Cities’ locations. Value: $20 Donated by Rocco Altobelli Salons & Day Spas #401 One Hour Massage Relax and enjoy a one-hour massage courtesy of Deephaven Chiropractic. Value: $65 Donated by Deephaven Chiropractic #402 Get Fit! This gift certificate is good for two 1-hour personal training sessions at Life Time Fitness in Minnetonka. Must be an ONYX level Life Time member. Expires: March 6, 2011 Value: $180 Donated by Marisa Leighton, Life Time Athletic Life Spa {22} #405 #406 #407 Watkins Natural Apothecary and Home Care A selection of naturally luxurious lotion, hand soap and body creams for the most delicate skin. Certified by the Natural Products Association, J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary and Home Care lines of products will pamper and soothe from head to toe. Value: $100 Donated by Watkins Incorporated Fusion LifeSpa Moisture Infusion Facial This facial increases hydration and brings a soft, supple radiance to the skin using Fusion’s Triple Exfoliation™ plus a soothing application of warm paraffin wax to the face and neck . Value: $105 Donated by Fusion LifeSpa Fusion LifeSpa Massage Experience total relaxation and rejuvenation during this 60-minute spa massage at Fusion Life Spa. Value: $75 Donated by Fusion LifeSpa {23} Silent Auction Items #408 Fusion LifeSpa 75 Minute Facial This 75-minute custom facial includes a detailed consultation, thorough cleansing and masking and features Fusion’s Triple Exfoliation™ - a gentle, effective and organic alternative to microdermabrasion as well an incredibly relaxing shoulder, neck, and foot massage with reflexology. Value: $100 Donated by Fusion LifeSpa Silent Auction Items #501 #502 #409 Sanctuary SalonSpa Enjoy a few hours of pampering at Sanctuary SalonSpa in Excelsior. This package includes a gift certificate for a 60 minute massage and a gift certificate for a haircut. Value: $110 Donated by Sanctuary SalonSpa #503 #410 #411 Stella & Dot Jewelry Stella & Dot is fabulous boutique-style jewelry that is stylish and affordable. Use this gift certificate toward the purchase of jewelry found at www.stelladot.com/kara. The jewelry has been featured in Lucky, InStyle and Rachael Ray magazines. Value: $40 Donated by Kara Lovell Interior Design Consultation This certificate is good for two hours of in-home interior design consultation. Get the expert tips and advice you have been looking for to freshen up your home! Value: $200 Donated by Jayne Morrison Interiors Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Spend a day at Minnesota’s Premier Public Gardens – a place for all seasons! This package includes four adult passes to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Value: $36 Donated by Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Toro Snowthrower Tired of shoveling? Be prepared for winter next year (or the rest of this year) with this Toro Power Clear 21Q Snowthrower. Value: $679.96 Donated by The Toro Company Giving Program Deep Tissue Massages Relax, revive and recharge with four 30-minute sports and deep tissue massage sessions at Wellspring Health Center in Hopkins. Value: $200 Donated by Wellspring Health Center Home, Office & Garden #500 Bibelot Find little treasures with this gift card from The Bibelot Shops. They carry seasonal gifts, home décor, jewelry and stationery. Locations include Grand Avenue, Linden Hills, Northeast Minneapolis and Como. Value: $25 Donated by The Bibelot Shops {24} {25} Silent Auction Items #504 #505 #506 #507 #508 Window Cleaning Perfect time for spring cleaning! Take advantage of this gift certificate for a full inside/outside home window cleaning. Up to 10 hours of services. Value: $500 Donated by Nate’s Window Cleaning Baking Soda and Vinegar Learn some great household tips with these practical guides by author Vicki Lansky: Baking Soda, Over 500 Fabulous, Fun & Frugal Uses; and Vinegar, Over 400 Various, Versatile & Very Good Uses. Value: $18 Donated by Book Peddlers Evolve Wireless Sound System Inside, outside, upstairs or down, Evolve’s twin wireless speakers put the music where you want it. Crank it in the kitchen. Party on the patio. This is the freedom your music’s been waiting for. Value: $279.99 Donated by Best Buy Co., Inc. Chumby Internet Media Player Chumby is an Internet media player that constantly streams your favorite parts of the internet in a fun, always on, always fresh format. It’s a window into your Internet life that lives outside your desktop, so content like weather, news, celebrity gossip, podcasts, music and more has a place to play away from your world of documents and spreadsheets. Value: $149.95 Donated by Best Buy Co., Inc. Get Organized! This fun package includes a greeting card organizer, to-do list, recipe box and cards, and three sticky note list pads. Value: $70.50 Donated by Gina B. Designs Silent Auction Items #509 #510 #511 Crystal Kitchen Center/Design Build You can finally start the process for that kitchen, bathroom or laundry room remodel. Use this gift certificate for up to 10 hours of design time for the initial interview, field measurements, consultation, preliminary plans and cost estimates. Expires: March 6, 2011 Value: $1,500 Donated by Crystal Kitchen Center/Design Build Watkins Natural Home Care A selection of the finest, most effective, earth-friendly home care products available. J.R. Watkins’ plant-based line of home care products combines the finest non-toxic cleaning power with naturally refreshing scents. Biodegradable, phosphate free and dye-free. Value: $100 Donated by Watkins Incorporated #512 Warhol, Butterflies 1955 Poster Bring gallery style to your home with this Andy Warhol poster from American and European museum collections. Famous for his 1960s pop art, Warhol’s multi-image portraits of famous people and common products are among the most powerful icons of twentieth-century American art. Value: $79 Donated by Room & Board #513 Magma Marine Kettle Gas Grill & Stove Take advantage of this portable Magma Marine Kettle as a grill, stove or oven while entertaining guests on the lake. Value: $200 Donated by Kurt & Laura Nisi {26} Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Stock up on your household cleaners with this wonderful gift basket from Caldrea Co. Items include: all-purpose soap bar, liquid hand soap, liquid dish soap, surface scrub, countertop cleaner, window cleaner, allpurpose cleaner and surface wipes. Value: $75 Donated by Caldrea Co. {27} Silent Auction Items #514 #515 #516 Wireless Weather Station Now you can monitor weather and environmental conditions inside your home or office with this Advanced Cable Free™ Weather Station. Value: $150 Donated by Kurt & Laura Nisi Handmade Note Cards Keep in touch with family and friends using these beautiful, one-of-akind, handmade note cards. Twenty note cards and envelopes – assorted designs. Value: $50 Donated by Harriette Urich Flowering Plant Get your home ready for spring with this lovely basket of flowering and green plants from Tonkadale Greenhouse. Value: $30 Donated by Tonkadale Greenhouses #517 Sara’s Secrets for Weeknight Meals This cookbook by Sara Moulton features 200 recipes for quick and easy dinners. Value: $30 Donated by Best Buy Co., Inc. #518 Sansa® Clip MP3 Player The tiny, wearable MP3 player with BIG sound plays MP3, WMA, secure WMA and Audible audio file formats. It features a FM tuner with 40 preset channels, up to 15 hours of play time with an internal rechargeable battery and a voice recording with built-in microphone. Value: $50 Donated by Best Buy Co., Inc. #519 Silent Auction Items Luxury, Art & Photography #600 #601 #602 Classics by David Capture your unique story! This $750 certificate package includes a preportrait consultation, location or studio photo session and a 10” canvas print. Expires: March 6, 2011 Value: $750 Donated by Classics by David Party Crashers Photography Cherish the memories captured with this color photo session at Party Crashers Photography. This package includes one 8 x 10 color print. Expires: December 31, 2010 Value: $120 Donated by Party Crashers Photography, Inc. KidCapers Portraits This gift certificate is good for one photo session and one 8 x 10 handpainted photo portrait. Expires: March 6, 2011 Value: $330 Donated by KidCapers Portraits Shell and Clutch Carry your electronics in style and safety with this functional Liz Claiborne clutch and protective iPod touch shell. Value: $35 Donated by Best Buy Co., Inc. {28} {29} Silent Auction Items #603 #604 #605 #606 #607 #608 Silent Auction Items Tom Conlon Photography This gift certificate is good for one on-site location photo shoot (up to 2 hours) in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area when family, candid and/or group photographs are purchased. Great for family and senior pictures – all seasons! Value: $200 Donated by Tom Conlon Services High-Quality Cigars This assortment includes five high-quality cigars: Vegas Robaina “Unico” torpedo; Bolivar Belicoso Fino; Punch Royal Selection #12 petit corona; Partagas Serie #4 robusto; and Cohiba Siglo III corona. Value: $75 Donated by Walter Linder #701 Short Cigars Don’t let the small size fool you- these are five fantastic cigars: Partagas Short; Bolivar Corona Jr.; Fuente Short Story; Cohiba Siglo I; Hoyo de Monterrey petit robusto. Value: $50 Donated by Walter Linder Continental Diamond Treat yourself to something fabulous at Continental Diamond with this $250 gift certificate. Value: $250 Donated by Continental Diamond “Prince Naphilte Manchester” – 2007 Captured in Jamaica at One Love Falls, a half mile west of Ocho Rios, this 36” x 48” giclee print is #2 of 100. Value: $600 Donated by Dr. Bob Ellison “Blue and Orange” Mansions Stable – 2006 Captured behind the Summit mansions in St. Paul, this unique 36” x 48” giclee print is #2 of 100. Value: $300 Donated by Dr. Bob Ellison {30} #700 #702 #703 #704 Gerring’s Car Wash This gift certificate is good for five full-service car wash packages at Gerring’s Car Wash in Wayzata. Value: $50 Donated by Gerring’s Car Wash Car Care Package This package includes a lube & oil filter change, 21 point maintenance inspection, tire rotation & balance, cooling system maintenance and an all-wheel alignment check at any Twin Cities Youngstedts location. Expires: January 30, 2011 Value: $244.85 Donated by Youngstedts Unlimited Car Washes Keep your car clean with one-year monthly car washes at Youngstedt’s Bay Car Wash or Chanhassen Car Wash. Expires: January 30, 2011 Value: $299.88 Donated by Youngstedts Uh-Oh…..Better Get Maaco! Collision damage repairs and auto-body painting; no one does more than Maaco. Fix your car right with this $250 gift certificate for any job done at the Chanhassen Maaco. Expires: January 30, 2011 Value: $250 Donated by Youngstedts Lube and Oil Filter Change Prevent future car problems by keeping your vehicle in tune with this lube and oil filter certificate courtesy of Youngstedts. Expires: January 30, 2011 Value: $53.90 Donated by Youngstedts {31} Silent Auction Items #705 #706 Legal Consultation A gift certificate good for one 30-minute legal consultation relating to issues in civil claims, real estate, bankruptcies, wills, criminal defense, business incorporation and divorce and family law. Value: $100 Donated by James Whelpley, Twin City Attorneys, PA College Muscle Movers This gift certificate is good for one hour of moving services with two muscle movers and a 24’ moving truck. Must be used with a minimum of three hours of service. Value: $115 Donated by College Muscle Movers Silent Auction Items #803 Peyton Manning Signed Picture Add this 5 x 7 photograph, autographed by Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Peyton Manning, to your sports memorabilia collection. Value: $50 Donated by The PeyBack Foundation #804 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat Four lower level tickets to watch the Timberwolves take on the Miami Heat on Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Target Center. Seats are in section 129, row Q, seats 5 – 8. Value: $340 Donated by Gregg and Cindy Haugen #805 Sports & Recreation #800 #801 #802 Bowling Party Get your family and friends together for an exciting night of bowling! This package includes two hours of bowling and shoes for up to 40 people at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park. Expires: March 2011 Value: $520 Donated by Park Tavern 3rd Lair SkatePark Enjoy this gift certificate good for a one-year membership, member discounted sessions and 10 percent off all shop purchases at 3rd Lair’s Golden Valley location. Value: $106 Donated by 3rd Lair SkatePark- SkateShop Authentic Autographed Wild Jersey Perfect for any Wild fan! This official licensed Minnesota Wild jersey is signed by #15 Andrew Brunnette. Value: $120 Donated by Wells Fargo 445 East Lake Street Suite 230 Wayzata, MN 55391 Gopher Coach Memorabilia Long-time Gopher Baseball Coach John Anderson’s autographed baseball photo and a signed copy of his book, Why Good Coaches Quit and How You Can Stay in the Game. Value: $40 Donated by John Anderson Phone: 952-229-8700 Fax: 952-229-8701 www.blue-rock.com "Specializing in Low Net Exposure LongShort Market- Neutral Equity Investments" {32} {33} Silent Auction Items #806 #807 #808 #809 #810 Golf at Wayzata Country Club This package includes 18 holes of golf and lunch for three people at Wayzata Country Club. Wayzata Country Club’s carefully maintained and upgraded championship course designed by Robert Bruce Harris has matured beautifully into one of the premier courses in the area. Value: $375 Donated by Jeff Erickson Golf with Former Minnesota Twins Player Paul Molitor This package includes two spots in a foursome round of golf with former Minnesota Twins player Paul Molitor at the Golden Valley Country Club this summer (2010). Date/time to be determined with donors. Value: $400 Donated by Paul Molitor and Paul Norell Best Buy Racing NASCAR limited edition collector model, Insignia Racecar, an official Pitcap and four Best Buy Racing matchbox cars are perfect for any NASCAR fan. Value: $50 Donated by Best Buy Co., Inc. Driving Range Practice Sessions Get a couple good practice sessions in before hitting the course. Enjoy these Three Rivers Park District gift certificates good for driving range passes. Choose between Baker National Golf Course, Cleary Lake Golf Course, Eagle Lake Golf Center or Chalet Drive Golf Practice Center. Value: $80 Donated by Three Rivers Park District Golf at Minikahda Spend a relaxing day at the golf course. Enjoy golf for three with Chris McGrann at the Minikahda Club and top off the day with cocktails on the deck. Value: $500 Donated by Chris and Sharon McGrann {34} Silent Auction Items #811 #812 Go Wild! Get your friends together for a night at the MN Wild game. This package includes 18 suite seats and two parking passes to the March 23, 2010 Wild game vs. the San Jose Sharks. Value: $3,500 Donated by Hollie & Bo Beckman St. Paul Saints Enjoy an evening at the ballpark with this St. Paul Saints package that includes a set of four tickets to a game during the 2010 season, Saints fan finger and Saints baseball. Work out game date details with donor. Value: $50 Donated by Connie and Walter Linder #813 Golf at Woodhill Country Club Enjoy golf and lunch for three with Jon Schwingler at Woodhill Country Club in Wayzata. Value: $300 Donated by Jon and Julz Schwingler #814 Minnesota Lynx vs. Tulsa Shock This package includes two tickets to watch the Minnesota Lynx take on The Tulsa Shock on Friday, June 18, 2010. Value: $100 Donated by the Minnesota Timberwolves Fastbreak Foundation #815 #816 Adrian Peterson Shoes A once-in-a-lifetime collector’s item for any Vikings fan! These Minnesota Vikings game shoes were worn and signed by #28 Running Back Adrian Peterson. Value: Priceless Donated by the Minnesota Vikings Percy Harvin Football An official NFL football signed by Minnesota Vikings #12 Wide Receiver Percy Harvin. Value: $150 Donated by the Minnesota Vikings {35} Silent Auction Items Silent Auction Items #817 Jared Allen Football An official NFL football signed by Minnesota Vikings #69 Defensive End Jared Allen. Value: $150 Donated by the Minnesota Vikings #820 Spring St. Paul Saints Game Enjoy four general admission tickets to a St. Paul Saints game in May of 2010. Value: $20 Donated by the St. Paul Saints #818 Kevin Williams Jersey An authentic Minnesota Vikings #93 jersey signed by Minnesota Vikings Defensive Tackle Kevin Williams. Value: $150 Donated by the Minnesota Vikings #821 Minnesota Wild vs. San Jose Sharks Enjoy four tickets to watch the Wild take on the Sharks on Friday, April 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Seats are in section 116, row 13, right behind the visitor bench. This package includes parking. Value: $360 Donated by Frank Bennett #819 Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys This package includes two lower level tickets and two VIP pre-game field passes to the 2010 Vikings/Cowboys game. Value: $300 Donated by the Minnesota Vikings #822 WAY St Davids Gala 1_26.qxp 1/26/2010 1:24 PM Page 1 Unique Opportunities & Great Getaways #900 e love of ar t, frame it! h t r o F In your corner. Around the corner. #901 There's an art to community banking. A sixth sense. An intuition that goes beyond anything on a spreadsheet. It's the ability to understand customer needs in human terms and to structure a solution accordingly. For a rewarding banking relationship, come to Anchor Bank. Here, the fundamentals of service and friendship are one and the same. Wild Game of Your Choice Enjoy four tickets to a Wild game in the 2010-2011 season. Seats are in section 116, row 13, right behind the visitor bench. Work out preferred game date with donor. This package includes parking. Value: $360 Donated by Frank Bennett Arrowwood Resort and Water Park Escape to Alexandria’s Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center for a one-night stay and four water park passes. Expires: November 16, 2010 Value: $250 Donated by Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center Grand Casino Escape What’s your Grand Casino story? Create one with this mid-week overnight stay at Grand Casino Mille Lacs or Hinckley. This getaway includes $20 in food and $20 in gaming. Value: $134 Donated by Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley 12928 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka 952-988-9772 www.yourartsdesiremtka.com www.anchorlink.com 1055 Wayzata Boulevard E. • Wayzata • 952-473-4606 {36} {37} Silent Auction Items #902 #903 #904 Beaver Bay Getaway Enjoy a weekend in Beaver Bay, Minnesota at this three-bedroom/ three-bathroom condo on Cove Point. Arrive on a Friday, stay three nights and depart on Monday morning. Expires: May 31, 2011. Subject to availability. Value: $1,100 Donated by Daniel and Vicki Freeman The Late Show with David Letterman This package includes two tickets for The Late Show with David Letterman taping on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Value: $100 Donated by Nestle Nutrition “Where Dreams Come True” Take the family to Walt Disney World, where dreams come true! This package includes 4 one-day Park Hopper passes valid during normal operating hours and provides admission to a magical experience at these unique theme parks: the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Value: $500 Donated by Walt Disney World Co. #905 The View The View, recipient of the 2009 Daytime Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Talk Show Host,” is ABC Daytime’s morning chatfest, featuring a team of dynamic women of different ages, experiences and backgrounds discussing the most exciting events of the day. This package includes two tickets. The show airs LIVE Monday - Thursday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and tickets are subject to availability. Donated by Nestle Nutrition #906 The Carriage House in Las Vegas Enjoy a four night stay for two at The Carriage House, a non-gaming, allsuite hotel located in Las Vegas, just a block away from the Strip. Tucked away between the MGM Grand and the Planet Hollywood Hotel, The Carriage House is an ideal destination for leisure or business. Value: $445 Donated by Andy Currie {38} Silent Auction Items #907 Day in Duluth This package includes four admission passes to the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth. After you wonder, explore and discover, head to Grandma’s restaurant for dinner with a $30 gift certificate. Value: $88 Donated by Grandma’s Restaurant Company and Great Lakes Aquarium Wine & Dine #1000 Brunch at Barbette Enjoy brunch at Barbette in Minneapolis with this $30 gift card. Valid Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Value: $30 Donated by Barbette #1001 California Favorites! This package includes one bottle of Red Rex -- a wonderful red blend that is fruit forward, full bodied, complex and velvety and one bottle of Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir -- home of the famous Taittinger Champagne. Value: $80 Donated by Connie Linder #1002 Four Course Dinner for Four Chef Corrado Russo will come to your home to create a personalized Italian four-course dinner for four people including appetizers, pasta, a main course and dessert. Chef Corrado learned how to cook from his grandfather when he was nine years old and has more than 14 years of restaurant business experience in Italy and Los Angeles. Value: $500 Donated by Positano Cuisine, Eden Prairie #1003 General Store Gift Basket This basket includes a $25 gift certificate for the General Store of Minnetonka, caramel corn and candies, and a bottle of General Store salad dressing. Value: $35 Donated by the General Store of Minnetonka {39} Silent Auction Items #1004 Ladera Vineyards The next time you visit Napa Valley, stroll into Ladera Vineyards to take advantage of this gift certificate for a tour and wine tasting for up to four people at the historic stone winery on Howell Mountain in Napa Valley. Value: $100 Donated by Ladera Vineyards #1005 Restaurant Sampler Add some variety to your evenings! This restaurant sampler package includes gift cards to Red Stag Supper Club, Outback Steakhouse, Medina Entertainment Center, Boston Garden and Café Latte. Value: $150 Donated by the Red Stag Supper Club, Outback Steakhouse, Medina Entertainment Center, Boston Garden and Café Latte. UPS is proud to deliver support to the St. David’s Center Gala! {40} Live Auction Items Live Auction Rules 1. The live auction will begin after dinner and the program. 2. To enter a bid, the bidder must raise his/her hand or program to attract the attention of the auctioneer or spotter. 3. The auctioneer will set bid increments for each item. 4. In the event of a tie or dispute, the auctioneer’s decision is final. 5. A volunteer will come to the table to secure payment by cash, check or your Auctionpay account. 6. Arrangements to transport items must be made the evening of the event. Live Lot #1 2010 Batting Practice Buddy Package Donated by the Minnesota Twins A young Twins fan’s dream. This package entitles one young person (ages 8-15) to be a “Batting Practice Buddy” for a Minnesota Twins home game during the 2010 regular season (based on availability). The “Batting Practice Buddy” will watch the Twins batting practice up close at Target Field, including the opportunity to meet four to eight players, receive autographs and pose for photos. This package also includes two tickets to the game following batting practice. Live Lot #2 Cruise into the Sunset on Lake Minnetonka Donated by Walter and Connie Linder A perennial Gala Auction favorite. Cruise into the sunset in style on Ace - a 26-foot wood boat - with hosts Walter and Connie Linder. Evening includes cocktails, gourmet appetizers, great conversation and beautiful views for six people. Live Lot #3 Case of 2006 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir Donated by Mark and Shannon Evenstad 92 POINTS - “Smooth and round, with a lovely polished feel to the dark berry, cherry, licorice and spice flavors, flowing easily over finely tuned tannins, persisting expressively. Drink now through 2016.” - Wine Spectator {41} Live Auction Items Live Auction Items Live Lot #4 U2 at the TCF Bank Stadium Donated by John and Candace Randle U2’s 360° Tour at TCF Bank Stadium sold out in seconds. Experience the international phenomenon up close and outdoors on Sunday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. in Section 110, Row 2, seats 13 & 14. This is one concert you don’t want to miss. This package also includes a $100 gift certificate to Loring Pasta Bar – enjoy drinks before or after the concert! Live Lot #7 Live Lot #5 Juke Box Entertainment Donated by John and Candace Randle Based on a classic jukebox design, this ultimate entertainment companion is a treat for the eyes and ears. Complete with a good dose of nostalgia on the exterior, the interior is full of all the modern technologies we’ve all come to love. This rockin’ good time comes complete with an AM/FM radio, a CD player that reads MP3 and WAV digital file formats, and an iPod docking station. As a bonus, an iPod is included! Live Lot #8 Features: iPod Docking Station, CD Player, Plays MP3 and WAV Files, Programmable 64-Track Memory, LCD Display, Repeat and Random Play, AM/FM Radio, Digital Tuner, Built-in EQ Presets, BBS Bass Enhancer, Color Shifting LED Lighting, Decorative Musical Playlist, Dynamic Full Range Stereo Speakers, Auxiliary Input, Remote Control Live Lot #6 Josh Hackney Photography Package Donated by Josh Hackney Photography Candid Moments. Classic Style. Josh Hackney Photography specializes in lifestyle photography, customizing the experience to best capture your family’s unique personality. This package includes two double portrait sessions, one 20” x 30” fine art wall portrait and a custom designed, 30 page fine art album filled with images from the sessions. In addition, St. David’s Center will receive a photo session and 10 prints to display in the building. {42} Live Lot #9 Pheasant Hunting at the Siyo Ranch Donated by Bill Termaat and Keith Stotts “The best pheasant hunting in the world!” You and your buddies won’t want to miss this opportunity to pheasant hunt on this coveted private property in Plankinton, South Dakota. This package includes two days of pheasant hunting for six, lodging, food and transportation on a private plane. Even the most avid hunter won’t be disappointed. Use between November 2010 to January 2011; work out details with owners. Costa Rica Condo Donated by Todd & Pam Robinett, Jeff & Jowanna Cheney and Riverdale Travel Spend a relaxing week in Costa Rica! This condo is located on the Northwest “Gold Coast” of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The view overlooks Conchal Beach and the towns of Brasilito and Flamingo. Howler monkeys and parrots will greet you every morning as you enjoy fresh, complimentary Costa Rican coffee and watch the local fisherman head out to sea. Local activities include golf, ATVs, horses, snorkeling/scuba, surfing, sport fishing, river rafting, shelling, birding and zip lines. Condo sleeps four to six people. A $500 Riverdale Travel gift certificate is included to use toward airline tickets. Dinner for Four with Sid Hartman Donated by Sid Hartman Enjoy dinner for four with Minnesota Sports Icon Sid Hartman at Murray’s Steakhouse in downtown Minneapolis. Pick his brain about up-and-coming football stars, next year’s schedules, the Super Bowl and much more! {43} Live Auction Items Live Lot #10 VIP Vikings Package Donated by the Minnesota Vikings Experience the Vikings in VIP style! This package for two people includes a behind the scenes tour of the Vikings facility with former Viking defensive tackle and Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 inductee, John Randle. In addition, visit Vikings Training Camp with VIP tent access, on-field passes, lunch and training camp gifts. Dates for tour and training camp experience to be determined with Vikings staff and based on schedule and availability. Live Lot #11 Dinner and Wine for 10 with Chef Philip Dorwart Donated by Create Catering and Consulting Join Chef Philip Dorwart at The Dining Studio, his “private restaurant” in NE Minneapolis, for this wine and dinner pairing for 10 guests. Chef Philip is the founder of the highly acclaimed Create Catering and the former owner of Red Fish Blue and Table of Contents. He can be heard every Thursday morning on Cities97 and has a weekly blog at MSPmag.com. He and his wife own an organic farm in western Minnesota and focus their fare on seasonal, local, sustainable and organic ingredients. Dates are subject to availability. It will be a culinary experience to remember! Live Lot #12 Fishing at Red Indian Lodge Donated by Dan & Maureen Graham Escape to Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada for a twoday, fully-guided fishing package for two people. This package includes: three nights lodging at Red Indian Lodge; all meals, including a freshly prepared shore lunch each day; two days of guided fishing in an 18 ft. guide boat; gas, bait and two conservation fishing licenses. A world-class freshwater fishing experience! {44}