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S ME a Home for the Holidays
S ME a Home for the Holidays
II Silent Auction
So Others Might Eat
So Others Might Eat
28th Annual Dinner Gala
and Silent Auction
Thank you for participating in SOME’s 28th Annual Dinner Gala and Silent
Auction. The proceeds from the Silent Auction will support SOME’s mission to
care for the homeless and poor in our community.
Thank you for your support and enjoy the night!
Special thanks to our wonderful 2014 Silent Auction Committee for their
creativity, hard work and generous support.
Chairs
Steve Caldeira
Suzanne Clark
Matt Shay
Clint Wheeler †
Committee Members
Joe Clark
Maureen Clark
Pat Cleary
Moira Dougherty
Jennifer Hughes
Erica Khatchadourian
Emily Mahony
Jim McCarthy
Megan Murray
Susan O’Neill
Christine Parisi
Trina Sams-Manning
John Sturm
Bill Sweede
JT Taylor
Alisha Waid
Margot Wilson
SOME Volunteers
Lucy Huffman
Sarah Stracener
Silent Auction Manager
Ingrid Feigenbaum, SOME Development Associate
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Silent Auction Schedule
6:00 PM
Cocktails & Silent Auction
7:15 PM
Guests Seated for Dinner and Silent Auction Suspended
8:00 PM
Silent Auction Reopens
9:00 PM
Silent Auction Closes
10:00 PM
Silent Auction Checkout Opens
Silent Auction Rules
1. The Silent Auction will begin 6:00 PM. At 7:15 PM, bidding will be suspended
while guests are seated for dinner. Bidding will reopen during dinner service at
approximately 8:00 PM. The close of the Auction will be announced from the stage
at 9:00 PM. Throughout the night, auction monitors will be available to answer
questions.
2.The starting bids are listed on each Bid Sheet. Each bid must surpass the previous
bid by the minimum increment listed at the top of each Bid Sheet.
***Each Bid Sheet has a different minimum increment.
Bids that do not meet the minimum increment will be voided.
3.If you think you had the highest bid but are not contacted at your dinner table,
please check at the auction display tables. The Auction Committee may have been
unable to find you or unable to read your handwriting. A copy of the Bid Sheet will
remain on the tables next to the item so that you may check to see if you were the
highest bidder.
4. I f you are presented a Bid Sheet(s) by an Auction Committee member, please stop
at the cashier’s table before you leave so that you can pay for, and pick up the item.
You may pay by check, or with VISA, Master Card, Discover or AmEx. You will
receive your item at checkout.
5. Values indicated for auction items are good faith estimates of the values of the
items or services donated to the Auction Committee. Following the Gala, you will
be provided with a receipt that will list both the fair market value of each item
purchased and the amount paid for each item. Your charitable contribution to
SOME is any amount paid for the goods and services in excess of fair market value.
Please save your receipt for your records in order to document the deductibility of
the individual items purchased.
6. A
ctual certificates will not be displayed. Certificates can be obtained after purchase
at the cashier’s table.
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Auction items are divided into the following
sections in your program with descriptions of the
items and their retail values.
Super Silent
Pg. 4
Cultural Connections
Pg. 10
Taste of DC, MD, and VA
Pg. 11
Baubles, Bangles and Beads
Pg. 15
Fine Wines and Liquors
Pg. 19
Grand Getaways
Pg. 25
Sports Fans
Pg. 32
Treat Yourself or Someone Else
Pg. 40
Gifts for Children
Pg. 46
Performing Arts
Pg. 48
Unique Experiences
Pg. 51
Professional Services
Pg. 52
The Wonderful World of Art
Pg. 53
Gifts for SOMEone Special
Pg. 57
Important: Unless otherwise noted, all gift certificates must be used by November 22, 2015.
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“Atlantic Glow” by
Mary Ann Reilly
ary Anne Riley is recognized as one of
Washington’s most talented artists.
She has participated in over 130 group shows and in 25 solo exhibitions
around the world, including Paris, France; Tokyo, Osaka, and Kobe, Japan;
Kiev, Ukraine; and Galway, Ireland, as well as New York and Washington,
DC. Her works have graced many prominent galleries and museums,
notably Spanierman Gallery, NYC; Sumner Museum and Archives, DC;
the Corcoran Gallery of Art, DC; the Yamasegura Museum, Japan; the
Museum of Contemporary Art, DC; Daimaru Gallery and Okuda Gallery
International, Japan; David Adamson Gallery and Addison Ripley Fine
Art, DC; Catholic Museum of Art and History, NYC; Rattner Museum and
Daimaru Galleries, Tokyo; and the National Women’s Museum, DC. Mary
Anne’s work is found in numerous international collections, both corporate
and personal.
DONOR: Calibre
VALUE: $10,000
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Gingerbread White House
W
ashington Post Columnist and
bakery designer Roxanne Roberts,
a self-described gingerbread junkie,
will provide her beautifully decorated
homemade gingerbread White House.
So beautiful you will not want to eat it! Roxanne Roberts is
a style writer for the Washington Post. Formerly an author
of “The Reliable Source” column, she now writes full-length
feature stories for the “Style” section and is their resident
specialist on Washington’s A-listers. She is a regular panelist
on the NPR quiz show “Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!” She has
competed in the epicenter of gingerbread art, the annual
national gingerbread house competition at the Grove Park
Inn in Asheville, N.C.
DONOR: Roxanne Roberts
VALUE: Priceless
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Dinner for 10 Catered by Todd Gray
at the US Chamber of Commerce
T
he US Chamber of Commerce has teamed up
with celebrity chef Todd Gray for a dinner
extravaganza!
The recipient is entitled to dinner for 10 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
in Washington, DC. Guests will enjoy a catered dinner carefully prepared
by world renowned Chef Todd Gray and wine from the Chamber’s “cellars.”
Date and time to be arranged.
DONOR: Todd Gray and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE: $2,500
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MGM Las Vegas
Getaway
E
xperience a fresh sense of discovery and
sophistication that complements the
New Las Vegas experience!
Three night stay for two people in a one-bedroom king suite at
Delano Las Vegas, a visit to the Bathhouse Spa, two tickets to the
Michael Jackson “One” Cirque du Soleil show at the Mandalay Bay
Resort and Casino, a $500 food and beverage credit at any MGM
International resort property, and complimentary limousine
transportation from McCarran International Airport to Delano
Las Vegas. This package comes complete with roundtrip airfare for
two on Southwest Airlines.
DONOR: MGM Resorts International and Southwest Airlines
VALUE: $3,000
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The Ultimate Hard Rock
Getaway in Mexico
T
hree-Night Stay for Two at Hard Rock Vallarta,
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Priceless Led Zeppelin
collector’s items and a Rock n Roll fan’s guitar case
packed with awesome Hard Rock Gift items.
Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, you’ll find your rhythm at Hard Rock
Hotel Vallarta. Beachfront along Mexico’s Bahia de Banderas, this all-inclusive
resort is a piece of paradise. Walk the beach, let your palate travel the world at
their six restaurants, and rejuvenate at their full-service spa. You can also golf, fish,
SCUBA, sail, kayak and even horseback ride nearby. Led Zeppelin items include
books about the ultra-famous band, widely considered one of the most successful,
innovative and influential rock groups in history, and framed tickets to their
scheduled November 10, 12, 13, and 15, 1980, concerts in Chicago, canceled due to
the death of their lead drummer. Round out this rocking gift with a guitar case full
of Hard Rock items!
DONOR: Hard Rock Vallarta and Hard Rock Café, Washington, DC
VALUE: Priceless
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Stay and Play
in Orlando
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njoy Four Nights for Two people in Orlando, FL,
including Disney and Universal Park Passes!
Spend two nights in a secluded luxury hotel set in the heart of Orlando theme
park country, surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush landscaping at the
Hyatt Regency Orlando. The lucky recipient will also enjoy a two-night vacation
package at the Universal Orlando Resort. The package includes a two-night stay
in a one-bedroom suite at one of the deluxe on-site hotels, including Loews
Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort or the Hard Rock Hotel. But
that’s not all, your getaway includes one-day two-park passes for you and your
guest to visit Universal Studios and the Islands of Adventure including The
Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This package includes Walt Disney World
Park Hopper passes for two days. These park-hopper passes provide admission
to a magical experience at each of the unique theme parks: Magic Kingdom
Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
DONOR: Hyatt Regency Orlando, Loews Universal Orlando, and Walt Disney
World
VALUE: $2,700
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Cultural Connections
101 Dinner for 12 at the Residence of the Ambassador of
Australia
Enjoy stimulating conversation about Australia’s beautiful beaches, amazing
diving, ancient rock formations, and multiple world heritage sites. Spend a
fascinating evening dining with Ambassador Kim Beazley at his Residence.
Dinner to be held at a mutually convenient date.
DONOR: Embassy of Australia
VALUE: Priceless
102 Dinner for 20 at the Residence of the Ambassador of India
You and your guests can learn about the culture and history of India,
as well as experience its many and varied cuisines at the residence of
Ambassador of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar.
DONOR: Embassy of India
VALUE: Priceless
103 Dinner for 20 at the Residence of the Ambassador of
Ireland
Dinner for 20 guests at the Residence of Ambassador Anne Anderson.
Enjoy a stimulating discussion on Ireland’s legendary poets, captivating
music, and spectacular views. On a date to be agreed before July 2015.
DONOR: Embassy of Ireland
VALUE: Priceless
104 Dinner for 8 at the Residence of the Ambassador of the
Republic of Korea
Dinner and good conversation at the residence of the Ambassador of the
Republic of Korea, Ambassador Ho-Young. Dinner valid for the current
Ambassador, to be held at a mutually convenient date.
DONOR: Embassy of the Republic of Korea
VALUE: Priceless
105 Dinner for 10 at the Residence of the Ambassador of the
Kingdom of Morocco
Gather your nearest and dearest to enjoy a spectacular evening of
conversation, food and culture with Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal at his
beautiful residence. Dinner to be held at a mutually convenient date.
DONOR: Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
VALUE: Priceless
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106 High Tea for 10 Guests at the Embassy of the United
Kingdom
Spend the afternoon with nine of your friends having a traditional English
tea hosted by the Embassy of the United Kingdom.
DONOR: Embassy of the United Kingdom
VALUE: Priceless
Taste of DC, MD, and VA
201
National Restaurant Association Chef’s Table: Dinner for 10
A multi-course dinner at the “Chef ’s Table” at the National Restaurant
Association for ten. You and your guests will be greeted with a special
signature cocktail upon arrival and wine pairings will be selected for
each course. Date and menu to be mutually agreed upon. When you
see the beautiful penthouse terrace, you may want to plan for warmer
weather!
DONOR: National Restaurant Association
VALUE: Priceless
202
George Town Club: Dinner for 10
Host dinner for ten at the elegant George Town Club. Enjoy superb
cuisine and friendly but gracious service in a setting that fosters relaxed
personal enjoyment.
DONOR: Suzanne Clark and Matt Shay
203
iRicci: Tuscan Dinner for Four with Chef Christianne
Ricchi
Transport yourself to Tuscany as Chef Christianne Ricchi prepares
authentic Italian food with complementary wines from their private
collection.
DONOR: iRicci
VALUE: $1,000
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Beacon Bar & Grill: Brunch for Four
Enjoy brunch for four at Beacon Bar & Grill, voted in the top 50
brunches in the US.
DONOR: Beacon Bar and Grill
VALUE: $160
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M Street Bar & Grill: Brunch for Four
Spend your Saturday or Sunday enjoying brunch for four at M Street
Bar and Grill located in the St. Gregory Hotel.
DONOR: M Street Bar and Grill
VALUE: $160
206
Acqua Al 2, Ghibellina, Harold Black: $50 Gift Card
This gift card gives you the delight in Italian cuisine at any of Mindful
Restaurants’ three restaurants. Choose from Acqua Al 2 with a
Florentine menu, the Italian Gastro Pub at Ghibellina where diners feel
at home, or Eastern Market Speakeasy: Harold Black, where the voices
are quiet and mobile phones are switched off.
DONOR: Mindful Restaurants
VALUE: $50
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The Irish Inn at Glen Echo: $50 Gift Certificate
Enjoy the delicious upscale casual food and drink at this combination
Irish pub and white tablecloth restaurant. Immerse yourself in its
history, character and charm!
DONOR: The Irish Inn
VALUE: $50
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Dinner Lab: One Year Membership
Dinner Lab is a social dining experiment that unites undiscovered chefs
with adventurous diners. Join a group of interesting strangers around a
common table to share cuisine crafted by up-and-coming chefs from all
over the country at different locations throughout the city.
DONOR: Dinner Lab
VALUE: $175
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Napoleon Bistro and Lounge: Champagne Dinner for
Four
Located in Washington’s fashionable Adams Morgan neighborhood,
Napoleon’s corner location features outdoor seating, reminiscent of
Paris’ grand cafes, a regal dining room and an equally enchanting
downstairs lounge. Delight in a champagne dinner for four.
DONOR: Napoleon Bistro & Lounge
VALUE: $220
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Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab: Three $50 Gift
Cards
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab features jet-fresh seafood and
great aged prime steaks to complement the classic crab fare.
DONOR: Joe’s Stone Crab
VALUE: $150
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Lebanese Taverna — Woodley Park: Dinner for Four
Enjoy good Lebanese and Middle Eastern food in good company! Does
not include drinks, taxes, or tips. Expires: 10/31/2015
DONOR: Lebanese Taverna — Woodley Park
VALUE: $100
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Clyde’s Restaurant Group: $100 Gift Certificate to Old
Ebbitt Grille and a $100 Gift Certificate to Clydes with
Cookbook
A fabulous restaurant package! Treat yourself to two fine meals with a
$100 Gift card to Old Ebbitt Grille and a $100 gift card to any other of
the fine family of Clyde’s restaurants. Then put the cookbook to use!
DONOR: Clyde’s Restaurant Group
VALUE: $200
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Hank’s Oyster Bar: Brunch for Four
You and three friends will enjoy a fabulous brunch of coastal favorites
and New England beach fare classics as well as great breakfast fare at
any of the award-winning Hank’s locations.
DONOR: Hank’s Oyster Bar
VALUE: $100
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MXDC Cocina Mexicana: $100 Gift Card
MXDC is perfect to fill your Mexican cuisine craving. Whether you
want to eat as a family, or go out for happy hour, both will be available
for you to enjoy.
DONOR: MXDC Cocina Mexicana
VALUE: $100
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The University Club: Dinner for Two
Enjoy dinner with a guest in the William Howard Taft Dining Room
with a bottle of house wine. Includes parking.
DONOR: The University Club
VALUE: $150
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Black Restaurant Group: $50 Certificate to any Black
Restaurant
$50 Gift Card at any of the well-regarded restaurants: Addie’s, Black’s
Bar and Kitchen, Black Market Bistro, Black Salt, Pearl Dive Oyster
Palace or Black Jack. Diverse options for a memorable meal.
DONOR: Black Restaurant Group
VALUE: $50
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Cabot Creamery: Legacy Cheese Box
From the farm families who own Cabot Creamery Cooperative - an
assortment of award-winning, naturally aged cheeses from their
new Legacy collection, as well as the award-winning seriously Sharp
cheddar.
DONOR: Cabot Creamery
VALUE: $25
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Magnolias at the Mill Restaurant: $50 Gift Certificate
Be the guest at “Maggies” at the Mill, a premier American restaurant
located in the heart of Purcellville, Virginia, in a beautiful old mill.
DONOR: Magnolias at the Mill
VALUE: $50
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Le Diplomate DC: Dinner for Two
Le Diplomate pays homage to French café culture by providing a comfortable place for dinner with a friend.
DONOR: Le Diplomate DC
VALUE: $125
220
Hard Rock Café: $250 Gift Card
Bring the family to dine a the Hard Rock Café! Not valid for alcoholic
beverages or merchandise. DONOR: Hard Rock Café
VALUE: $250
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Baubles Bangles and Beads
301 Organics Ring
Beautiful cubic zirconia stones set into interwoven sterling silver band.
Size 5.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $79
302 Bring the Heat Stretch Bracelet
Make heat waves with this bold bracelet! Red tiger’s eye, hematite, sterling
silver. 7” length.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
$189
303 Paradise Necklace
Immerse yourself in the tropics with gorgeous shades of blue! Double
sided pendant — lapis with compressed stabilized turquoise — on band
of leather and sterling silver.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $119
304 Flower Power Ring
This ring is sure to be your best bud! Beautifully worked sterling silver.
Size 8.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $99
305 Athena Cuff
Outstandingly bold bracelet. Textured brass. 2 1/2” diameter, 1 3/4”
width.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $79
306 Wild Thing Necklace
Trust your instincts and hunt down this natural-born beauty! Agate on a
sterling silver band. 30” length.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $139
307 Black Tie Ring
Formal flair for any affair! Onyx set in sterling silver. Size 8.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $104
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308 Second Nature Bracelet
You’re a natural at creating stunning style! Glass, magnetic clasp with
sterling silver. 8” length.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $89
309 In Good Faith Bracelet
A reminder to never lose sight of what’s important to you. Sterling silver
with lobster clasp, adjusts.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $89
310 Still Shining Necklace
Slightly weathered and completely fabulous! Sterling silver. 18” length.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $144
311 Grandeur Necklace
Make your own best-dressed list with this seven-days-a week statement
piece! Pyrite, hematite, enstatite, quartz, and sterling silver. Adjusts 18”20”.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $299
312 Grand Strand Necklace
Applause is in order when you make these classic strands your own! Rock
crystal, pearl, and sterling silver. Adjusts 18” to 20”.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $324
313 Twilight Drop Earrings
Like deep twilight blue, these drops are awe-inspiring! Lapis and cubic
zirconia on sterling silver.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $59
314 Boho Earrings
Stunning metal mix-up! Brass and sterling silver French wire drops.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $64
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315 Freshwater Pearl Earrings
Lustrous freshwater pearls drop from uniquely styled oxidized sterling
silver earrings, on French wires.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $49
316 Classic Bracelet
Polished and etched sterling silver beads, hand-strung between five 14K
gold-filled beads, create one Classic Bracelet. Adjustable toggle clasp. Fits
up to an 8” wrist.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $199
317 Freshwater Coin Necklace
An iridescent Freshwater Coin Pearl is suspended from three hammered
sterling silver rings knotted on a brown leather necklace. 16” long with a
2” extender and a lobster clasp.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $62
318 Perfect Necklace
Pure and perfect, this sterling silver and smokey quartz necklace is full of
faith and virtue. Approx. 36” length.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $199
319 Baby Blue Necklace
Flash your baby blues in this chunky, quartzite and sterling silver necklace
with a sterling silver-wrapped etched pendant. Approximately 18” with a
2” extender.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $159
320 Nylon Cord Bracelet
Dress with charm and distinction in this Sterling Silver, stabilized
Turquoise, Labradorite, Amazonite, Pearl, Shell, Glass and Nylon Cord
Bracelet.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $95
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321 Harlequin Earrings
A multitude of diamond shapes enliven your spirit. Sterling Silver.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $80
322 Bring the Heat
Heat up even the most casual look. Red Tiger’s Eye, Sterling Silver. Size 8.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $110
323 Flamenco Flare Earrings
A little bit of lace always looks lovely. Sterling Silver.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $65
324 Midnight Star Ring
Shine like the North Star in the midnight sky. Lapis, Cubic Zirconia,
Sterling Silver. Size 8.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $80
325 Band Together Ring
A couplet of polished bands interlock to create this modern must-have.
Sterling Silver. Size 8
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $80
326 Pearl Ring
Get cozy! Opulent Pearls are nestled in this Sterling Silver Ring. Size 8.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $60
327 Feldspar Ring
A nod to your inner artiste, this Sterling Silver Ring featuring wavy
Feldspar illustrates the beauty of wearable art! Size 8.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $90
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328 Coral and Sterling Silver Bracelet
Fire up your look with this carved Coral and Sterling Silver stretch
bracelet.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $130
329 Simply Sequin Bracelet
Sometimes you just need to embellish with sequins! Sterling Silver.
DONOR: Christine Parisi
VALUE: $140
Fine Wines and Liquor
401 4 Bottles of Pahlmeyer, 2 Bottles of Groth and 1 Bottle of
Philip Togni
1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Reds - These are wines
of power and finesse and an iconic Napa Valley Bordeaux blend.
Produced on family owned and operated Groth Vineyard & Winery in
Napa Valley, these two bottles of 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve got
every ounce of special care a winery can devote to its flagship wine.
About the 1997 Phillip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon, The Wine Advocate
writes, “The 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon has to be one of the great buys left
for profound Napa Cabernet. This is a great Cabernet.”
Please see the full descriptions of these wonderful wines at the “Fine
Wines and Liquor” section of the Auction.
DONOR: Steve Caldeira
VALUE: $1,000
402 Six Bottles of Kistler Chardonnay, 2007
Six bottles of Kistler Chardonnay, 2007 from the vineyards of Cuvee
Cathleen, Hudson, Hyde, Stone Flat, Vine Hill and Kistler Vineyard.
DONOR: Doc Cohen
VALUE: $775
403 Three Bottles of Aubert Pinot Noir and Three Bottles of
Hanzell Pinot Noir
Three bottles of Aubert Pinot Noir, 2008, 2009,2010. Three Bottles of
Hanzell Pinot Noir, 2004, 2006 (2).
DONOR: Doc Cohen
VALUE: $575
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404 Six Bottles of J. Rochioli Pinot Noir
Six bottles of J. Rochioli Pinot Noir: 2004, 2005 from the East Block
Vineyard; 2006, 2007 from the West Block Vineyard; 2005, 2006 from the
Little Hill Vineyard.
DONOR: Doc Cohen
VALUE: $720
405 Six Bottles of Paloma Merlot
Six bottles of Paloma Merlot: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
DONOR: Doc Cohen
VALUE: $530
406 Six Bottles of Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon
Six bottles of Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon from the Carpenter,
Dragonfly, Sullenger, Rock Carin, Tench and Vogt vineyards.
DONOR: Doc Cohen
VALUE: $750
407 Four bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon and Two Bottles of
Rhone
Two bottles of 2007 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Palangat and
Columbia Valley vineyards. Pahlmeyer, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007
Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon. Two bottles of 2007 Saxum Rhone,
Broken Stones and Heart Stone vineyard.
DONOR: Doc Cohen
VALUE: $930
408 Ambassador’s Choice Wine Basket
The Ambassador of Italy and Mrs. Claudio Bisogniero have donated an
“Ambassador’s Choice” basket of wonderful Italian wines.
DONOR: Embassy of Italy
VALUE: $100
409 Six bottles of Wine from the Vineyards of HSH Prince
Hans-Adams II of Liechtenstein
Six bottles of wine from an award winning vineyard, where wines of the
highest standard are produced from the princely house of Liechtenstein,
with nearly 600 years of wine growing tradition.
DONOR: Embassy of Liechtenstein
VALUE: $120
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410 Ambassador’s Choice Wine from Spain
12 bottles of pardol verdejo white wine from Spain. Discover Spain’s version
of Sauvignon Blanc! Really enticing floral and herbaceous aromas. Fresh,
vibrant green apple flavors with some floral notes in this dry, medium
bodied wine. Deliciously rich mouth feel and great length of flavor.
DONOR: Embassy of Spain
VALUE: $200
411 Barrel Oak Winery: Tasting for 8 and $60 Gift Card
Savor a deluxe wine tasting for 8 where hand-crafted Virginia wine pairs
with a winery in the beautiful Piedmont countryside. Includes a $60 gift
card and souvenir glasses. A perfect backdrop for a truly memorable day.
One hour outside DC.
DONOR: Barrel Oak Winery
VALUE: $175
412 Boxwood Winery: Tasting for 6
Enjoy a tasting with your friends at The Boxwood Winery, in Middleburg,
VA, which produces Virginia red wine in three styles in the Bordeaux
French tradition. Soak up sanctuary-like tasting room, with its round,
steel tasting bar and glass-and-stone walls.
DONOR: Boxwood Winery
VALUE: $60
413 Loew Vineyards: Tour and Wine Tasting for 8
Gift certificates for a tasting and tour for eight at Loew Vineyards in
Mount Airy, MD. It is the perfect way to spend time with family and
friends. Loew maintains an emphasis on personal care for both the vines
and the wines, and has a diverse selection of wines.
DONOR: Loew Vineyards
VALUE: $70
414 Six Bottles of Besserat Champagne
Included are 6 bottles of Cuvee des Moines Besserat de Bellefon, champagne
that is creamy and refined in texture, with bright, mouthwatering acidity and a
pure beam of lemon curd, poached pear, stony mineral and dried apricot flavor.
DONOR: Molly Moynihan and Alex Schmandt
VALUE: $300
415 Make your Own Gin Kit
Make a small batch of gin at home without costly distilling equipment.
Merge a rich blend of vodka, juniper berries, carefully selected spices,
botanicals, flowers and aromatics with 36 hours, then strain your gin into
two Italian glass bottles. Enjoy or give as a unique gift!
DONOR: HomeMade Gin Kit
VALUE: $50
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416 Collection of Wisconsin Goodies
“How about a Spotted Cow? This basket contains a collection of beers and
other Wisconsin goodies. This Badger 12-pack Includes 6 Spotted Cows
and six other beers including Totally Naked, Moon Man, Fat Squirrel
and others. It also includes a block of 12-year-old aged cheddar, summer
sausage, pure honey, maple syrup and other treats, accented with a Green
Bay Packers cheddar mug.”
DONOR: Julie and Brian Detter
VALUE: $250
417 Linganore Wine Cellars: Wine and Food Pairing for Two
Linganore is the perfect place to taste, tour and unwind! Learn about the
history while tasting a selection of Linganore’s wines and gourmet foods.
DONOR: Linganore Wine Cellars
VALUE: $20
418 Dry Mill Vineyards and Winery: Wine Tasting for Four
Dry Mill Vineyards and Winery is located just outside of Leesburg, where
they have restored the horse stables into a gorgeous winery. Enjoy a wine
tasting for four in a rustic way that you will always remember.
DONOR: Dry Mill vineyards and Winery
VALUE: $20
419 Elk Run Vineyards: Wine Tasting for 10
Located in the rolling hills of Frederick County you’ll find Elk Run
Vineyards. Spend an afternoon with nine of your friends at a wine tasting.
Must be used by February 2015
DONOR: Elk Run Vineyard
VALUE: $150
420 Wine Basket from The Wine Cabinet
Take home this wonderful basket from The Wine Cabinet in Reston, VA.
Perfect as a gift or to keep for yourself!
DONOR: The Wine Cabinet
VALUE: $100
421 Classic Marquis by Waterford Set
Be the host with the most style! Marquis ice bucket and double old
fashion glasses.
DONOR: Dr. Moira Dougherty & Mr. Richard Norman
VALUE: $160
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422 Bardo Basket
Enjoy this at your next dinner party! Six bottles of Bardo 2008 by
Montesquieu Winery. Reviewers love it—“ Opulent blend from Napa and
Lake County, with Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit
Verdot. It has a strong dark berry aroma and succulent flavors with very
well balanced acidity and tannins on the finish.
DONOR: Susan Waters
VALUE: $120
423 Albedo 2009 Chardonnay Basket
Savor six bottles of Albedo 2009 Chardonnay by Montesquieu Winery.
Full of lively Bartlett pear and Pippin apple with a wisp of brioche on the
nose. The palate is full of juicy nectarine, wet stone and Meyer lemon. The
finish is framed with minerals and the slightest hint of butterscotch, lovely
and seamless.
DONOR: Susan Waters
VALUE: $120
424 Collection of Five Distinguished Bourbons
Enjoy Jim Beam Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve Distillers Select, Knob
creek Single Barrel, Blanton Single Barrel, 1792 Ridgemont Reserve Plus
book: American Whiskey Bourbon & Rye and 2 tasting glasses
DONOR: Steven and Carolyn Pyrek
VALUE: $245
425 La Diablada Peruvian Pisco
La Diablada Pisco is a delightfully aromatic spirit blended from
Quebranta, Moscatel, Torontel and Italia grapes. The palate tastes almost
sweet with flavors of ripe honeydew, cherry, peach and spice. This superpremium Pisco is easily one of the best Peru has to offer.
DONOR: Anonymous
VALUE: $50
426 Grangestone 21Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey with a
Marquis by Waterford Decanter
From Highlands, Scotland, hand selected oak casks house this whiskey for
21 years. This full bodied whiskey has an elegant aromatic palette of rich
oak and cinnamon with a Marquis by Waterford decanter.
DONOR: John W. Phillips, Dr. Moira Dougherty & Richard Norman
VALUE: $140
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427 Vodka and Gin Basket
A selection of premium vodka and gin.
DONOR: Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
VALUE: $225
428 Rum and Tequila Basket
Savor this basket full of premium rum and tequila.
DONOR: Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
VALUE: $225
429 Bourbon and Scotch Basket
Take home this wonderful basket full of premium Bourbon and Scotch.
DONOR: Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
VALUE: $225
430 Irish Whisky Basket
Savor Powers Signature Release, Jameson Gold Reserve, Green Spot and
Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskies.
DONOR: John W. Phillips
VALUE: $200
431 Cabernet Sauvignon Basket
A basket filled with six Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009. Perfect for your
holiday gathering!
DONOR: Gov. Bill Graves, President & CEO of The American Trucking
Association
432 Spirits Basket
Spirits basket from some of the regions where Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Sails. L’Occitane bath amenities, as used on the ships, and a Regent wine
opener kit. DONOR: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
VALUE: $150
433 South African Wine Basket
South African wines from Mikato Safaris.
DONOR: Mikato Safaris
VALUE: $70
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Grand Getaways
501 One-Week Stay at a Private Beach House in Rehoboth
Beach, Delaware
This beautiful beach house is located one block from the ocean. The house
has a master bedroom, three guest bedrooms, four bathrooms and a
boat dock. Available on a mutually agreed upon date between September
15 and May 15th, 2015. Two month’s advance reservations required.
Paradise!
DONOR: Tom and Patti O’Hara
VALUE: $3,500
502 Mandarin Oriental DC: Two Night Stay
Come experience someplace special at Mandarin Oriental, overlooking
the southwest waterfront and listed as one of the “Top 500 Hotels” in
Travel and Leisure. This package includes a two-night weekend stay with
dinner at Muze with the distinctive flavors of South-East Asia.
DONOR: Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.
VALUE: $1,195
503 Apartment in Spain
Enjoy a one week stay in a two bedroom apartment that sleeps four in
Premia de Mar, Spain. The apartment is a 20-minute train ride north of
Barcelona and three blocks away from the Mediterranean Sea. The apartment is fully furnished with linens, towels, clothes washer and equipped
kitchen. Please check with apartment owner prior to booking your flights.
DONOR: Mary Granger
VALUE: $1,000
504 Two Night Midweek Stay at Goodstone Inn and Restaurant
Get away to Virginia and spend two nights midweek at Goodstone Inn in
lovely Middleburg, Virginia. Experience the Blue Ridge Mountains and the
gorgeous gardens in the Carriage House courtyard. Excludes peak travel.
DONOR: Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
VALUE: $820
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505 Three Night Stay and Dinner for Two at Bacara Resort & Spa.
Not valid from Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend. Along the
bluffs & beaches of California’s Gaviota coast is the Bacara Resort, offering
stunning natural beauty, Spanish colonial warmth and old Hollywood
glamour! Stay three nights and dine in its restaurants and experience
luxury at its best!
DONOR: Bacara Resort and Spa
VALUE: $2,000
506 Boca Raton Resort & Club
Experience the legend among the world’s resort! A two-night stay at the
iconic and glamorous Boca Raton Resort and Club.
DONOR: Boca Raton Resort & Club
VALUE: $702
507 The Ultimate Five Nights of Premier Accommodations in
Miami, Florida
The Miami Hotel Experience! Enjoy a four-night stay in Miami, split between
the premier 4 star/ 4 diamond resorts in South Beach and Coral Gables.
Package includes two nights accommodations at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral
Gables, just six miles from the Miami International Airport, and two nights
at Loews Miami Beach, South Beach’s sun-sational luxury place to be.
DONOR: Loews Miami Beach and Biltmore Hotel
VALUE: $1,200
508 Salamander Resort
This fabulous Virginia getaway brings together accessibility, authenticity
of cultural and historical experiences, unique culinary and wine programming, and an innovative spa and wellness concept. Package includes a 2
night stay in an estate king room, dinner for two each night at Harrimans,
and two 50 minute massages
DONOR: Salamander Resort & Spa
VALUE: $1,500
509 Broadmoor in Colorado Springs
Discover America’s premier resort! The Broadmoor offers infinite
opportunities to explore the Rocky Mountains and provides the ultimate
opportunity for rest and renewal. Package includes a two-night stay for
two, Sunday through Thursday. Reservations cannot be made more than
30 days in advance.
DONOR: The Broadmoor
VALUE: $700
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510 On the Sea in San Diego
Three-night stay in Deluxe accommodations at the Four-Star/Four
Diamond Loews Coronado Bay Resort, including breakfast for two each
morning and two 50-minute massages.
DONOR: Loews Coronado Bay
511 One Night Stay at Pelican Hill
On the coast of Newport Beach, CA, The Resort at Pelican Hill offers
Italian Renaissance inspired architecture and panoramic views of the
Pacific Ocean. One night stay not valid from May 1- August 31.
Includes breakfast for two at coliseum pool and grill.
DONOR: Pelican Hill Bungalow & Breakfast Experience
VALUE: $700
512 Annapolis Getaway: Deluxe Two-Night Stay
Be transported to another world, steeped in American history and
nautical charm! Just steps away from the world-renowned Chesapeake
Bay, the City Dock and the famed United States Naval Academy. Deluxe
two-night stay for two with breakfast and parking.
DONOR: Loews Annapolis Hotel
VALUE: $500
513 A Desert Delight: 3-Night Getaway with Dinner and
Massage
Enjoy a three night stay in luxury room accommodations at Loews
Ventana Canyon. Located on 100 acres in the Sonoran Desert, Loews
Ventana Canyon is a four-diamond resort nestled into the foothills of the
Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Your stay includes room and tax.
Includes dinner for two in the Flying V Bar and Grill. You and your guest
will feel the stress melt away during your 50 minute Swedish Massage at
the Lakeside Spa. Based on availability, holidays are excluded. DONOR: Loews Ventana Canyon
514 Los Angeles City and Sand Package
Experience a locale where you can be seaside, sun-soaked, and star-struck
all at once! Stay three nights at the new Loews Hollywood Hotel in suite
accomodations. Then stay at the Loews Santa Monica Beach steps from
the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Pier, restaurants and world-famous
shopping! Not valid in July, August or on blackout dates.
DONOR: Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel and Loews Hollywood Hotel
VALUE: $1,700
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515 Friday & Saturday Night Stay at the Fairmont Washington
Enjoy a weekend stay at this sunlit urban oasis that soothes the spirit, and
is known for its engaging service and stylish surroundings.
DONOR: The Fairmont Washington
VALUE: $650
516 Sweethearts Package
Stay for a weekend night at the St. Regis Hotel, an icon of restored
elegance, where glamour meets tradition, the hotel of choice for royalty,
presidents and prime ministers! Spend the evening at the chef ’s table
at Sushi-Ko where they believe in the perpetuation and reflection of
the Japanese philosophy of art and food as being the fundamentals of
Japanese cuisine. And receive a lovely necklace from Tiffany and Co.
DONOR: St. Regis Hotel Washington DC, Sushi- Ko and Tiffany and Co.
VALUE: $1,075
517 Washington Hilton: Two Night Stay
Spend two evenings, with breakfast, in the heart of Washington, DC.
Enjoy some of the best entertainment and nightlife Washington has
to offer at the nearby Adams Morgan, Woodley Park, and the U Street
corridor. Also be sure to experience the memorable hotel dining
experience at The District Line Restaurant or McClellan’s Sports Bar.
DONOR: Washington Hilton
VALUE: $650
518 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center:
One-Night Stay
Enjoy a one-night complimentary stay at the Gaylord National Resort &
Convention Center, at the National Harbor waterfront. Fine dining, casual
restaurants, unique shopping experiences, indoor pool, and a 20,000
square foot spa and fitness center.
DONOR: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
VALUE: $275
519 Renaissance Arlington: Weekend-Night Stay
Escape to Arlington for a weekend night stay at the Renaissance Arlington
Capital View Hotel, just minutes from PBS, Boeing, Lockheed Martin,
IBM, the Pentagon and the EPA. Includes breakfast for two.
DONOR: Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
VALUE: $195
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520 Manor House Tea and Tour
Spend the afternoon at the Historic Rosemont Manor for tea and a tour.
Relax as you enjoy the Savory, Scone, and Sweets courses. With this you
can get up to 3 additional teas half off. Must be used before May 31, 2015.
DONOR: Historic Rosemont Manor
VALUE: $60
521 Grand Hyatt Washington: One-Night Stay
Spend either a Friday or Saturday evening at the Grand Hyatt Washington
Hotel located in Penn Quarter near many popular local attractions, with
breakfast for two the following morning.
DONOR: Grand Hyatt Washington
VALUE: $250
522 Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel: Two-Night Stay
Spend the weekend at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in the
Woodley Park neighborhood, with breakfast for two and the DC area at
your fingertips. Experience the funky boutiques just outside and venture
down to Adams Morgan for exciting ethnic cuisine, and see the National
Zoo just up the street.
DONOR: Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
VALUE: $640
523 Hyatt Regency Bethesda: One-Night Stay
Spend either Friday or Saturday night at Hyatt Regency Bethesda with
complimentary breakfast for two at the Coffee Cart. Located in the heart
of downtown Bethesda, Maryland the location is ideal for business and
leisure travelers. Explore Maryland or ride into DC.
DONOR: Hyatt Regency Bethesda
VALUE:$150
524 Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast: One-Night Stay
Enjoy a one night stay at Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Inn, a historic
property on 47 acres with majestic mountain views in Middleburg — The
heart of Virginia wine and horse country. Valid Monday-Thursday for a
room in the main house.
DONOR: Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Inn
VALUE: $220
525 Crystal Gateway Marriott: Weekend One-Night Stay
Spend Friday or Saturday away at the Crystal Gateway Marriott. When
you get up the next morning enjoy complimentary breakfast for two.
DONOR: Crystal Gateway Marriott
VALUE: $339
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526 Holiday Inn Capitol: Two Night Weekend Stay
Take the weekend to spend some time near Washington’s National Mall. A
two night weekend stay with complimentary breakfast for two.
DONOR: Holiday Inn Capitol
VALUE: $500
527 Marriott Marquis: Two Night Weekend Stay
A two-night weekend stay at the brand-new Marriott Marquis. Directly
connected to the Washington, DC, Convention Center by an underground concourse, this gorgeous facility boasts outdoor terraces with
views of Penn Quarter and City Center.
DONOR: Marriott Marquis Washington DC
VALUE: $450
528 George Washington University Inn: A Weekend Stay
Discover a warmer, more personal side of the nation’s capital at
The George Washington University Inn. Convenient to The George
Washington University and the John F. Kennedy Center, this quaint inn
offers all the personalized service of a boutique hotel.
DONOR: Modus Hotels--The George Washington University Inn
VALUE: $400
529 Doubletree Bethesda: One-Night Stay
Spend one night at the Doubletree Bethesda to allow yourself the recharge
that you might need after a long work week. Tax included.
DONOR: Doubletree Bethesda
VALUE: $304
530 One Weekend Night Stay at The Fairfax at Embassy Row
One weekend night, complimentary breakfast for two, complimentary
parking
DONOR: The Fairfax at Embassy Row
VALUE: $405
531 Embassy Suites Alexandria: One Weekend Night Stay
One weekend night stay at their luxurious suite accommodations
and superior service; enjoy a complimentary breakfast and manager’s
reception in the evening.
DONOR: Embassy Suites Alexandria
VALUE: $199
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532 One Washington Circle Hotel: One Night Weekend Stay
for Two
Be a guest for a weekend night at One Washington Circle Hotel,
conveniently located in the heart of Washington, DC’s vibrant Foggy
Bottom neighborhood. Enjoy cool, vibrant atmosphere from the moment
you step through the front doors!
DONOR: One Washington Circle Hotel
VALUE: $127
533 Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City: One Night Weekend Stay
With Breakfast for Two
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City offers a beautiful blend of modern luxury
and traditional touches. Enjoy easy access to Washington’s attractions, as
well as important business districts in Crystal City & Rosslyn.
DONOR: The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
VALUE: $400
534 Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner: One Friday or Saturday Night Stay
Come experience the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, a luxury hotel in the
heart of Northern VA offering elegant accommodations and impeccable
service. Walk from hotel lobby directly to Tysons Galleria.
DONOR: The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
VALUE: $300
535 Luray Caverns: Two Tickets
2 complimentary admissions to the Cavern’s U.S. Natural Landmark, the
largest and most popular caverns in Eastern America. Explore cathedralsized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high!
DONOR: Luray Caverns
VALUE: $48
536 The Breakers Summer Golf Package
Two-night summer stay including golf for two at the iconic, Five-Star/
Five-Diamond, Breakers Palm Beach in Florida.
DONOR: Breakers
537 Sea Island: Three-Night Getaway for Two with a Round of
Golf
Luxury accomodations for three nights in a room for two at The Cloister
or the Lodge, recipients of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awards for
six consecutive years. Includes one round of golf for two on any of Sea
Island’s three championship golf courses. Cart and forecaddie included.
DONOR: Sea Island
VALUE: $2,500
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601 Ultimate Sports Game Package for a Washington Fan
Two-night stay for two in premier accomodations at the four-star/ fourdiamond Loews Madison Hotel in Washington, DC, February 20-21, 2015
with a Chef ’s tasting for two at Rural Society, Iron Chef Jose Garces’ new
Argentinian Steak House. Package includes two tickets to the Wizards vs.
Cavaliers (2/20), two tickets to the Capitals vs. Islanders (2/21) and two
tickets to see the Hoyas vs. DePaul (2/21).
DONOR: Loews Madison Hotel, Rural Society and U.S. Chamber of
Commerce
VALUE: $1,300
602 Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: 4 Suite Tickets
See the Capitals cross sticks with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday,
February 25, 2015, Verizon Center.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE: $680
603 Capitals vs. Boston Bruins: 4 Suite Tickets
The Capitals shake the Boston Bruins, Sunday, March 15, 2015, Verizon
Center.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE: $800
604 Wizards vs. Miami Heat: 4 Suite Tickets
Watch the Wizards play the Heat, Monday, December 1, 2014, Verizon
Center.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE: $560
605 Wizards vs. LA Lakers : 4 Suite Tickets
Wizards take on the Lakers, Wednesday, December 3, 2014.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE: $555
606 Nationals vs. NY Mets: 4 Tickets
Four great tickets to see the Nationals challenge the Mets, Thursday,
April 9, 2015.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE: $400
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607 Nationals vs. Phillies: 4 Tickets
You won’t want to miss the Nationals play the Phillies, Saturday, April 18,
2015!
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE: $400
608 Hoyas vs. Radford: 18 Suite Tickets
The Hoyas play Radford, Saturday, December 13, 2014.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE: $395
609 Two Tickets to a Washington Kastles Match in July 2015
See team tennis at its best with two premium grandstand tickets to a
Kastles match in July 2015, and Pre-Match VIP Hospitality Access. This
includes food and attendance at a player press conference and a 2014
championship hat.
DONOR: Washington Kastles
VALUE: $190
610 Four Great Nationals Tickets
Cheer on the home team in four great seats, only 12 rows behind the
Nationals’ dugout. Perfect for a fun family day out or as a gift to a
baseball fan. Must contact donor by June 30th.
DONOR: Jim McCarthy
VALUE: $360
611 Two Tickets to the Bridgestone Winter Classic, January 1,
2015, Nationals Park, 1 PM.
Catch world class hockey outside, in the cold as it was meant to be played!
As part of the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic ticket package, you
will be able to see your Washington Capitals play the Chicago Blackhawks
in this fun and exciting outdoor game. Game will be played on Thursday,
January 1, 2015.
DONOR: Susan O’Neill
VALUE: $420
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612 Two Tickets to the Bridgestone Winter Classic, January 1,
2015, Nationals Park, 1 PM.
Catch world class hockey outside, in the cold as it was meant to be played!
As part of the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic ticket package, you
will be able to see your Washington Capitals play the Chicago Blackhawks
in this fun and exciting outdoor game. Game will be played on Thursday,
January 1, 2015.
DONOR: National Hockey League
VALUE: $380
613 Redskins vs. Eagles: Two Tickets, December 20, 2014,
4:30pm, Section 401, Row 17, Seats 15 and 16.
Two tickets to see the home team play in this long-standing rivalry on
December 20. Upper deck, midfield.
DONOR: Thomas A. Woodley, Woodley & McGillivary
VALUE: $125
614 Four Tickets to a Washington Nationals Game
Get close to the action on the diamond with these four fabulous seats at
a Washington Nationals game, only five rows behind the Nationals team
dugout. Dates flexible.
DONOR: David Kessler
VALUE: $250
615 Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls: 4 Club Seats, January 9, 2015
Enjoy parking and a dinner buffet in club seats to the Wizards game on
January 9, 2015, against Chicago Bulls.
DONOR: The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
616 Chicago Cubs Getaway
Experience Chicago from the heart of the city with a hotel stay for
two at the new Loews Chicago Hotel, opening in April 2015, featuring
spectacular city skyline and lake views. Enjoy dinner for four at their
signature new restaurant before heading off to a Cubs Game! Four tickets
in section 134, row 2, any date during the 2015 season!
DONOR: Loews Chicago Hotel and Tony Drake
VALUE: $1200
617 Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets: 4 VIP Suite Tickets, January
19, 2015
Four VIP suite tickets to see the Washington Wizards take on the Brooklyn Nets. Food and beverage included.
DONOR: Lagardere Unlimited
VALUE: $800
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618 Signed Joe Gibbs Football
Get a football signed by the master coach, Joe Gibbs! Noted for his
motivational skills, and work ethic, during his 12-year term that ended
after the 1992 season, Joe coached the Redskins to a 124-60-0 regularseason record and a 16-5 record in 21 post-season games. Gibbs is
the only coach to have won three Super Bowls with three different
quarterbacks.
DONOR: Susan O’Neill
619 Notre Dame Gear and Goodies
For the Irish in all of us! A variety of Notre-Dame-themed products,
including t-shirts, jacket and mugs.
DONOR: John Sturm
VALUE: $300
620 Miguel Gonzalez Autographed Ball
Catch the autographed ball from Miguel Gonzales, the Orioles’ starting
pitcher who pitched the first complete game and shutout of his career
against the Cincinnati Reds on September 3, 2014 of this banner year for
the team.
DONOR: Anonymous
VALUE: $300
621 Framed Photos of World Series Red Sox Teams
Red Sox Nation…this is a must-have! Photos of two World Series
Champion Red Sox teams: their World Championship team in 1918 and,
after an 86-year wait, the World Championship team in 2004.
DONOR: Emily Mahony
VALUE: Priceless
622 Unlimited Month at Biker Barre
Looking for a great place to try a new workout? Look no further. Biker
Barre is home to not only spinning classes but barre fusion classes.
DONOR: Biker Barre
VALUE: $250
623 SoulCycle Package: 3 class series
SoulCycle is for you -- from their advanced classes to beginner’s cycling.
Find your Soul with this three series package.
DONOR: SoulCycle
VALUE: $90
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624 One Month at Pure Barre
A one-month unlimited offer for classes at Pure Barre, the fastest, most
effective way to change your body. Pure Barre is a total body workout that
lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs, and arms, and burns fat in recordbreaking time!
DONOR: Pure Barre DC
VALUE: $250
625 SoulCycle: 10 Class Series and a Soul T-shirt.
SoulCycle is indoor cycling re-invented. Get ready for fat-burning cardio,
a full-body workout, and choreography to work your core! SoulCycle
doesn’t just change bodies, it changes lives!
DONOR: SoulCycle
VALUE: $360
626 Lift Ticket at Snowshoe
With this lift ticket, re-create yourself on the slopes of Snowshoe resort,
the perfect year round destination for adventure filled vacations in
West Virginia.
DONOR: Snowshoe
VALUE: $84
627 Four Recreation Coupons at Wintergreen Resort
Have fun at Virginia’s premiere mountain destination! tickets for activities
at Wintergreen can be redeemed for one of the following: lift tickets, 18
holes of golf including cart fee, an hour of tennis court time, tubing at The
Plunge in winter, or Mountains of Adventure summer pass. Valid Sunday
afternoon through Friday night, non-holiday.
DONOR: Wintergreen Resort
VALUE: $37
628 Two River Riders Tubing Passes
Float the lazy river or hold on tight for an adventurous white water
adventure on the Shenandoah River. Valid May through September.
DONOR: River Riders Inc.
VALUE: $68
629 Golfer’s Dream Gift
The ultimate golf package! Includes a Cleveland wedge and Metal-X
milled Rossie putter with adjustable weights to give you the edge on the
course, plus a dozen balls, stunning leather bag, and two Stormtech windbreakers for play year-round!
DONOR: Metals Service Center Institute
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630 Female Power! Golf and Lunch for Three at Washington
Golf and Country Club
Treat yourself and your best girl pals to a round of golf at one of the area’s
most prestigious country clubs, steeped in over 100 years of history. After
golf, enjoy a delicious lunch in the Clubhouse.
DONOR: Suzanne Clark and Emily Mahony
631 Round of Golf for Three with Lunch at Chevy Chase Club
Bring your best threesome to lunch and a round of golf with Jordan
Smyth at the beautiful Chevy Chase Club!
DONOR: Jordan Smyth
VALUE: $500
632 Round of Golf and Lunch for Two at Congressional
Country Club
Gather your best golf companion for this treat--lunch and golf at the
Congressional Country Club, site of two beautiful courses with a storied
past of hosting U.S. Opens and premiere golf events.
DONOR: Steve Caldeira
VALUE: $750
633 Round of Golf for Four at Kenwood Country Club
A round of golf for four persons, including golf carts and lunch. Play on
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Arrange tee time in advance. The Club’s
rolling, well-trapped, eighteen-hole Golf Course challenges the skill and
accuracy of par-seekers.
DONOR: Steve Anderson
VALUE: $500
634 Round of Golf and Lunch for Three at Trump National
Play at Trump National Golf Club, the home of two of the most elite and
prestigious courses in the world, offering exceptional natural beauty,
panoramic settings and superb designs.
DONOR: Steve Anderson
VALUE: $550
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635 Round of Golf for Two with Matt Shay at Washington Golf
and Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf at Washington Golf and Country Club. The Club
enters its second century as a leader: the first club in Virginia and the
ninth club to join the U.S.G.A.
DONOR: Matt Shay
VALUE: $750
636 Round of Golf for Three with Brett Wincup at TPC
Potomac at Avenel Farm
Less than 20 miles from the nation’s capital is a pure golf experience
waiting for you at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm.
DONOR: Bret Wincup
VALUE: $750
637 Round of Golf for Three at Robert Trent Jones
Golf outing for three at Robert Trent Jones, the private golf club in
Gainesville, VA on Lake Manassas with Richard Hunt, President and CEO
of Consumer Bankers Association.
DONOR: Richard Hunt, Consumer Bankers Association
VALUE: $750
638 Round of Golf for Three with Marriott International
Executive at Caves Valley Golf Club
Enjoy golf and lunch with Liam Brown, President, Select Service and
Extended Stay Lodging and Owner and Franchise Services, at Caves
Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, MD. Good for up to 3 golfers.
DONOR: Liam Brown, Marriott International, Inc.
VALUE: $1,000
639 Weekday Round of Golf for Four at Creighton Farms
Enjoy a round of golf for four on the award winning Jack Nicklaus
Signature course, includes Tuesday through Thursday green fees and
carts. After golf, spend some time in the new Clubhouse.
DONOR: Creighton Farms
VALUE: $1,000
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640 Golf Getaway at Lansdowne Resort & Spa, April 9-10
A golf experience unlike any other near Washington, DC awaits you at
Lansdowne Resort and The Golf Club at Lansdowne, the mid-Atlantic’s premiere golf resort and private club. Package includes two double
occupancy rooms and Pairings & Participants Party on April 9, 2015 and
entrance of a foursome to the Golf Tournament on April 10, 2015.
DONOR: ASAE Foundation
VALUE: $3,000
641 John Wall Signed Sneaker
Win a signed sneaker by John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE: $150
642 John Carlson Signed Capitals Mini-Helmet
Take home this Capitals’ Mini-Helmet signed by Hjohn Carlson #74 of
the Washington Capitals. Certificate of Authenticity included.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE:$300
643 Nicklas Backstrom Signed Capitals Jersey
This jersey, signed by Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals,
is a great gift for a hockey fan! Certificate of Authenticity included.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE: $350
644 Nicklas Backstrom Signed Capitals Hockey Stick
Score this signed hockey stick by Nicklas Backstrom # 19 of the
Washington Capitals. Certificate of Authenticity included.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
VALUE: $200
645 Georgetown vs. Townson: Two Tickets, Two Rows Behind
the Bench with Parking, December 7, 2015
Two seats, two rows behind the Georgetown bench at the Verizon Center
for the Sunday, December 7 noon game vs. Townson. Tickets include
parking in the Verizon Center. Hoya Saxa!
DONOR: Dennis and Pam Lucey
VALUE: $100
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646 One-Hour Private “Sip and Cycle” for 19 Guests
Join Leti Long, one of DC’s top spinning instructors, for an invigorating
“virtual” training ride in the Napa Valley, followed by a tasting of some of
Napa’s best wines. This workout will be tailored for all fitness levels!
DONOR: Wired Cycling
VALUE: $475
Treat Yourself Or Someone Else
701 Maya Angelou Books
To honor Maya Angelou: a collection of her books, “The Collected Poems”,
including “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, “The Heart of a Woman”,
“Rainbow in the Cloud”, “Mom & Me & Mom”, and “Great Food All Day
Long Cookbook”.
DONOR: Random House and Emily Mahony
VALUE: $140
702 Teaism Gift Basket
A basket including a teapot, tea mugs, and packages of loose Teaism teas
to soothe your soul.
DONOR: Teaism- A Tea House
PRICE: $125
703 Elizabeth Taylor Movie Basket
Enjoy National Velvet, Father of the Bride, Place in the Sun, Giant, Butterfield 8,
Cleopatra, and Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Wolf? Also includes the Biography of
Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton’s Diary, and “Violet Eyes” perfume.
DONOR: A Fan
VALUE: $142
704 Sugar-Based Cosmetics
A delightful collection of sugar scrubs and body polishes for your sweet
spa experience! Truly an all-natural treat for your body.
DONOR: The Sugar Association
VALUE: $100
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705 Sugar-Based Products
A delightful collection of sugar scrubs and body polishes for your sweet
spa experience! Truly an all-natural treat for your body.
DONOR: The Sugar Association
VALUE: $100
706 WETA Basket
This gift basket offers a sampling of Downton Abbey-themed goodies!
DONOR: WETA
VALUE: $100
707 Mary Kay’s Satin Hands and Satin Lips
Satin Hands Pampering Set is an easy three-step system that helps keep
hands feeling renewed, soothed and pampered. Treat your lips to the
ultimate two-step system that gently exfoliates and moisturizes your lips.
DONOR: Anonymous
VALUE: $55
708 Set of 4 Glass Goblets
Consider your table set spectacularly with these glass goblets! A set of four
heavy glass goblets for your intimate fancy holiday get-togethers.
DONOR: Ellen Lodwick
VALUE: $100
709 Cooking Basket
A basket for the chef in all of us-- coffee, salmon rub, Tupperware minichopper, and the cookbook, Lidia’s Italian Table, by Lidia Bastianich,
The First Lady Of Italian Cooking and one of the most loved chefs on
television.
DONOR: Anonymous
VALUE: $50
710 Rhode Island Basket
Indulge in state staples such as salt water taffy, Dell’s lemonade, Autocrat
Coffee and syrup, Iggy’s Doughboy mix, Rhode Island Red Hot Sauce and
other goodies from the Ocean state.
DONOR: Linda Parisi
VALUE: $120
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711 Seasonal Floral Arrangement
Treat yourself or a loved one to this beautiful bouquet of seasonal flowers
from the donor’s own garden. Perfect to decorate your home.
DONOR: Mr. & Mrs. Mark Russell Johnson
VALUE: $50
712 English Picnic Basket
English picnic hamper includes wicker basket outfitted with place settings
for four, linens, a water resistant picnic blanket, food storage containers,
bread basket, glasses, cups, thermos, and corkscrew.
DONOR: Liz Donnelly and Rupert Welch
VALUE: $200
713 Hand-Knitted Red Shawl
Total comfort on a winter’s day! Luxurious hand-knitted red shawl.
(dryclean only)
DONOR: Astrid Schmidt-Nielsen
VALUE: $80
714 Hand-Knitted Orange Shawl
Wrap yourself in this orange shawl this fall. (dry clean only)
DONOR: Astrid Schmidt-Nielsen
VALUE: $90
715 Hand-Knitted Green Shawl
Take home this hand-knitted green shawl, sure to add style and flair. (dry
clean only)
DONOR: Astrid Schmidt-Nielsen
VALUE: $110
716 Gift Certificate for Classes at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
Thinking of taking an art class? Capitol Hill Arts Workshop offers classes
in dance, ceramics, photography, creative writing and art for adults and
children.
DONOR: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
VALUE: $150
717 Two Tickets to The Newseum
Spend a day exploring exhibits, “1964 Civil Rights at 50,” “9/11: How
it Changed Us,” The Berlin Wall Gallery, and the FBI Exhibit at the
Newseum.
DONOR: Newseum
VALUE: $50
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718 Rent the Runway: $150 Gift Certificate
Why buy a dress you’ll only wear once? Rent from thousands of designer
styles. Rent the Runway offers over 50,000 dresses and 10,000 accessories
from over 200 designer partners. Shop online or in their new Georgetown
location now open on M Street.
DONOR: Rent the Runway
VALUE: $150
719 SOME Basket
Show SOME pride with two SOME mugs, a tote bag, two aprons, two hats
and a copy of the book Slow Miracles signed by Fr. John Adams.
DONOR: SOME
VALUE: $100
720 Perfect Gift for Your Large Dog
For the big furry star in your home! Includes a large pillow bed, shampoo
and mitts, dog footwear, doggie bags, treats, and other fun things for your
dog.
DONOR: Caroline J. Mindel
VALUE: $133
721 Perfect Gift for Your Small Dog
For your smaller best friend, all the comforts! Includes a cozy fleece bed,
shampoo and mitts, treats, doggie bags and other fun things for your
special companion.
DONOR: Caroline J. Mindel
VALUE: $133
722 Moto-style Sweater Jacket
Leave tonight with this hot pink fine gauge stretch moto-style sweater
jacket (size S-M). Texture stitched with asymmetrical exposed zipper.
DONOR: Polly Sturm, ETCETERA
VALUE: $200
723 iPad Mini-Silver, 16GB
Steve Jobs was a famous fan of using aluminum in designing many
signature Apple products. This iPad Mini is made of lightweight, durable
and attractive aluminum: the metal of modern life.
DONOR: Aluminum Association
VALUE: $350
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724 Alabama Basket
Calling all lovers of Alabama! A fabulous basket of edibles, wearables and
readables from “Sweet Home Alabama”, the heart of Dixie.
DONOR: Anonymous
VALUE: $150
725 High-Fashion Fun in the Sun: Hermès Beach Towel,
Christian Dior Sunglasses and Dior Beauty Sunless
Tanning Gel
Bring this Hermès printed beach towel on your next getaway! Let yourself
be tempted by these sunglasses by Dior. All of the sun’s benefits and none
of its dangers, in a satiny, golden gel that mimics a natural tan. Bronze
Perfect pH complex allows this long-lasting tinted emulsion to gradually
deepen the complexion for natural, luminous results.
DONOR: Hermès and Christian Dior
VALUE: $1,190
726 White House Ornaments
Celebrate the holidays with twenty-five years of White House Christmas
Ornaments! Each year, the President selects a design and the White
House Historical Association orchestrates the production and sale of
the unique ornaments, each honoring and celebrating a moment in
the Presidency or place in the history of the President’s Mansion. Bo, the Obama family friend; Millie, companion to the Bush family and a
literary celebrity in her own right; and Macaroni, the pony enjoyed by the
Kennedy children are also featured in this unique collection.
DONOR: Margot Wilson
727 Get Moving!
Start your New Year’s Resolution early with this blue Fit Bit FLEX with
small and large wristbands and a $50 Gift Certificate to LuLu Lemon.
DONOR: The Poker Ladies
VALUE: $150
728 Signed copy of Secrets from the White House Kitchens by
John R. Hanny
John R. Hanny is a well-known figure on the international culinary scene.
A successful restaurateur and the owner of a catering company, he has
been a food consultant for two presidential administrations.
DONOR: Julie and Brian Detter
VALUE: $50
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729 Beauty Basket
From skincare to haircare, everything you need to prepare for a night on
the town!
DONOR: Kao Corporation
VALUE: $150
730 Basket From The George W. Bush Presidential Center
Take home this basket full of items from the George W. Bush Presidential
Center today!
DONOR: The George W. Bush Presidential Center
731 Francis Bruno: Christmas Display
Francis Bruno welcomes you to experience the miniature Christmas
world he has created. Among his accomplishments, Francis Bruno was
commissioned by the US Secret Service to create their personal Christmas
present to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan.
DONOR: Francis Bruno
VALUE: $200
732 Four Tickets to the Haupt Conservatory’s Holiday Train
Show in NYC
Step into this annual New York tradition where model trains zip around
landmark replicas in the glow of the Conservatory. The Enid A. Haupt
Conservatory plays host to a city in miniature, featuring more than 150
New York landmarks re-created with nuts, bark, leaves, and other plant parts.
DONOR: The New York Botanical Garden
VALUE: $80
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Gifts for Children
801 Electronics basket
Like your music loud? You’ll love the Beats by Dr. Dre Pill speakers, with
a Pill Dude holder. This basket would not be complete without an iPad
Mini. Fulfill your child’s wish-list this holiday season.
DONOR: Erica and Wade Alt
VALUE: $480
802 Children’s Quilt
So beautiful--handmade appliqued large quilt to keep your precious child
warm on cold winter nights! Approx 4’ x 6’.
DONOR: Louisa A. Richards
VALUE: $400
803 Baby Blanket and Quilt
Lovely hand-made crocheted baby blanket and appliqued baby quilt, crib
size, for your sweet baby.
DONOR: Louisa A. Richards
VALUE: $400
804 Art and Activity Basket
This basket is perfect for a rainy day, with crayons to draw out a child’s
wildest imagination, Hershey candy-bar-making kit, lip balm in a rainbow of flavors and thousands of activities from the activity center.
DONOR: Suzanne Clark
VALUE: $50
805 Toy Train Basket
All aboard! This basket includes a Lionel train set, Vtech Innotab, and a
Thomas the Train playset. This is every future train conductor’s dream.
DONOR: Toy Association
VALUE: $500
806 xBox One with Games for the Whole Family
Get the family together for family game night with a xbox One + Kinect.
Games included: Just dance 2015, NBA 2K15, Zumba Fitness World
Party, and NHL 15.
DONOR: Entertainment Software Association
VALUE: $613
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807 Six-Year-Old Boy’s Dream Basket
Truly a dream toy basket for your lucky boy! Collection includes a street
hockey goal, stick and ball set; a nerf EX-3 blaster, Hot Wheels dragon
destroyer track set, the Marvel Titan Hero Series Spider-man figure
and Captain America figure, a 9-car gift pack from Hot Wheels, a plush
Emerald Tree Boa, and Spot-It.
DONOR: Kaiden and Grant Alt
VALUE: $122
808 Giant Teddy Bear
Impress someone special with this huge gift of love! American made soft
giant Teddy Bear 54 inches tall with long white fur. Guaranteed snuggleup fun!
DONOR: Lucy Huffman
VALUE: $118
809 My Magical Morning Ballerina Basket
“My Magical Morning” Ballerina Basket. A pink tutu, fairy wand & wings,
ballerina book, and $50 gift card to be used towards classes or camps.
DONOR: Ballet Petite and the Youth Performing Arts School
VALUE: $75
810 Basket for Baby
A wonderful basket of baby books with a snuggly stuffed animal.
DONOR: Joe and Maureen Clark
VALUE: $100
811 Planes, Fire and Rescue- An Art and Activity Collection
Explore a thousand possibilities with this activity center.
DONOR: Joe and Maureen Clark
VALUE: $25
812 Ten Year Old Boy’s Dream Basket
Make your child’s day! This item includes a mini tabletop foosball table,
youth snowboard, Lego Thunder Raider toy, Nerf blaster and Tech Deck
fingerboards with half pipe ramp.
DONOR: Cole Alt
VALUE: $140
813 Princess Basket
Bring some fantasy into a young child’s life with an angel outfit, tutu,
princess dress up set and shoes, all in a special princess chest.
DONOR: Emily Mahony
VALUE: $80
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Performing Arts
901 Maroon 5 Date Night: Two Suite Tickets to Maroon 5 and a
$100 Gift Certificate to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Enjoy a perfect night out starting with wine and a sizzling steak at Ruth’s
Chris Steakhouse in Dupont Circle before you head to the Verizon Center
for a Maroon 5 concert. Enjoy coveted suite tickets to Maroon 5, an
American pop rock band that originated in Los Angeles, California and
became the third most-played artist on Top 40 Mainstream. They will play
at the Verizon Center on March 2, 2015.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
VALUE: $350
902 A Diamond Evening: Two Tickets to Neil Diamond plus a
Two Night Weekend Stay at the Renaissance Hotel
See Neil Diamond perform on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Verizon
Center. Since he began in the 1960s, Diamond has sold over 125 million
records worldwide, making him one of the world’s best-selling artists
of all time. Your weekend is complete with a stay at the Renaissance
Washington, DC Downtown Hotel, conveniently located near the Verizon
Center.
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Renaissance Washington DC
Downtown Hotel
VALUE: $900
903 Ladies Night Out: Four Tickets to the Cher and Pat
Benatar Concert plus Dinner for Four at DeCarlos
Saturday, December 6, 2014, at the Verizon Center. Since her rise to
superstardom in the ‘60s, Cher, the legendary diva, has enjoyed a 50-year
reign over the world of pop, making her the only recording artist to have
a No. 1 hit in each of the past six decades. In this concernt she teams with
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. Pat has always been a rule-breaker and a
trail-blazer. She remains a bold and distinctive artist both on stage and
on record, and now, after more than three decades in rock ‘n’ roll, she’s
a bonafide living legend. Before the show, head to dinner at DeCarlos
for some wonderful Italian cooking. The ambiance is a timeless feel of
elegance, yet casual
DONOR: U.S. Chamber of Commerce and DeCarlos Ristorante
VALUE: $780
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904 Two Tickets to the 1989 World Tour Taylor Swift Concert
at Nationals Park, July 13, 2015
“Shake it off ” at the 1989 World Tour Taylor Swift with Vance Joy concert.
Section 118 row FF.
DONOR: Don Richardson
VALUE: $341
905 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Four
Orchestra Seats, December 28, 2014
Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical about the trials and triumphs
of Israel’s favorite son features Broadway stars and American Idol
sensations, husband-and-wife duo Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young.
DONOR: The Boeing Company
VALUE: $400
906 Two Tickets to The Widow Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre
Ridiculed and disdained for her perceived sense of entitlement, Mary
Todd Lincoln sparked more controversy than any First Lady before or
since. The Widow Lincoln portrays a very human Mary in the aftermath of
her husband’s death as she mourns the post-war life they will never share.
Ford’s Theatre commissioned this world premiere as a part of the Ford’s
150, a series of events commemorating the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s
assassination.
DONOR: Ford’s Theatre, Paul R. Tetrault, Director
VALUE: $178
907 GALA Hispanic Theatre: Two Passes to a Main Stage
Production and Four Passes to “Fabulas Mayas”
Enjoy two passes to one of the three remaining main stage productions at
GALA Theatre, and 4 passes to attend the March production of “Fabulas
Mayas,” a bilingual adaption of traditional Mayan legends that features
puppets, music, and song.
DONOR: GALA Hispanic Theatre
VALUE: $132
908 Two Tickets at Studio Theatre to see Choir Boy
January 7-25 or Laugh March 11-29
Two passes to one of Studio’s thought provoking plays with productions
worthy of national attention.
DONOR: Studio Theatre
VALUE: $120
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909 Two Tickets to The Washington Ballet’s ALICE in May
Take a friend to ALICE (in Wonderland) performances May 8, 9, or
10, 2015. ALICE is a work full of whimsical charm and a feeling for the
absurd. The visual splendor and imaginative choreography of TWB’s production have been praised highly. Must book tickets by April 10.
DONOR: The Washington Ballet
VALUE: $170
910 Two Tickets to see King Hedley II at Arena Stage
Two tickets to Arena Stage’s King Hedley II, the powerful eighth
installment of August Wilson’s acclaimed play cycle examining Black
America. February 6 - March 8, 2015.
DONOR: Arena Stage
VALUE: $200
911 Two Tickets to “Kid Victory” at Signature Theatre
Two 2nd tier tickets to the much anticipated world premier of the new
musical by John Kander and Greg Pierce, February 17 - March 22, 2015.
A hauntingly mesmerizing original musical about what it means to
disappear.
DONOR: Signature Theatre
VALUE: $178
912 Two Tickets to a Performance at the Strathmore
Tickets to any performance presented by Strathmore! Choose from art
exhibitions, literary lectures concerts and performing arts programs,
offering world-class performances by major international artists. Excludes
Baltimore Symphony, Washington Performing Arts or third-party
performances.
DONOR: Strathmore Theatre
VALUE: $100
913 Two Tickets to Much Ado About Nothing at Synetic Theater
A confirmed bachelor, Benedick, and equally independent Beatrice will
spar, court and plot in Synetic’s 11th wordless Shakespeare adaptation.
DONOR: Synetic Theater
VALUE: $120
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914 Two Tickets to any Preview Performance at Center Stage
Spend an evening in Baltimore, Maryland to see any preview performance
during the 2014/2015 season at Center Stage. Includes two tickets, expires
June 30, 2015.
DONOR: Center Stage
VALUE: $100
915 Two Tickets to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Take a night off to enjoy two tickets for a single performance from the
2014-2015 season at the Woolley Mammoth Theatre Company. Spend
the evening experiencing dramatic productions such as Cherokee, Lights
Rise on Grace, or something a bit out there such as Famous Puppet Death
Scenes, or Zombie: The American. Tickets exclude Saturday night and
special performances.
DONOR: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
VALUE: $135
Unique Experiences
1001 Private Tour of the Capitol for 10 with former
Congressman, Ron Sarasin
Ten guests will join Ron Sarasin, former Representative from
Connecticut and current President of the U.S. Capitol Historical
Society for a unique, informative personal tour. Learn about the Capitol
corridors where America’s history was and is still being made.
DONOR: Ron and Leslie Sarasin
VALUE: Priceless
1002 Annual Pass for Two to the Premieres of 21st Century
Fox’s Blockbuster Films
Be ahead of your friends--a complimentary pass for two to all 21st
Century Fox hosted pre-release movie screenings throughout 2015.
DONOR: News Corporation
VALUE: $500
1003 Annual Pass for Two to the Premiers of 21st Century
Fox’s Blockbuster Films
Another highly coveted pass for you and a guest to enjoy the
Washington, DC premiers of 21st Century Fox’s blockbuster films.
Premiers are held approximately once a month.
DONOR: News Corporation
VALUE: $500
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1004 Behind the Scenes Airport Tour for Four
Discover Washington Dulles International Airport in a new way with
this “behind the scenes” tour. Your tour includes parking and lunch for
four people. Tour must be conducted Monday-Friday during business
hours.
DONOR: Washington Dulles International Airport
VALUE: Priceless
1005 Power Lunch with Christine Brennan
Power lunch with Christine Brennan, USA Today sports Columnist
and ABC News, PBS and NPR commentator. Lunch will be hosted in
Washington, DC on a mutually agreeable date.
DONOR: Susan O’Neill
VALUE: Priceless
Professional Services
1101 Christopher Barson Interiors: Ten Hours of Interior
Design Services
Featured in The Washington Post Home and Design Issue of 2007, Home
and Design Magazine, Washington Spaces and Washington Life magazine,
Christopher Barson Designs will provide you with ten hours of interior
design services. Use this towards a kitchen and bath renovation or an
interior design project such as a living room, dining room, or bedroom.
DONOR: Christopher Barson
VALUE: $1,500
1102 Ten Hours of Interior Design Services from Christopher
Barson Interiors
Featured in The Washington Post Home and Design Issue of 2007, Home
and Design Magazine, Washington Spaces and Washington Life magazine,
Christopher Barson Designs will provide you with ten hours of interior
design services. Use this towards a kitchen and bath renovation or an
interior design project such as a living room, dining room, or bedroom.
DONOR: Christopher Barson
VALUE: $1,500
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1103 Austin Wealth Management: Financial Plan
This is truly a life-saver! Includes asset allocation, retirement planning/
analysis, insurance needs, education funding, general analysis and
planning, prepared by a Certified Financial Planner.
DONOR: Austin Wealth Management
VALUE: $1,000
1104 Two Career Coaching Sessions with Alison Elissa
Get unstuck and on with your career with professional career coach
Alison Cardy! Alison has worked with hundreds of people to improve
their careers, and her work has been featured on national sites, including
Monster and Forbes.
DONOR: Alison Elissa Coaching, LLC
VALUE: $597
1105 Two Hours of Professional Family History Research
Discover your family history--find your roots, with two hours of
professional research!
DONOR: Capital Geneology
VALUE: $300
1106 Case Design/ Remodeling: Preliminary Bathroom or
Kitchen Redesign or Room Addition Design
A project developer will meet with you to brainstorm ideas, develop
three preliminary designs and create a general budget for your project.
Case Design/Remodeling,
DONOR: David Waguespack
VALUE: $500-$2,000
The Wonderful World of Art
1201 General Colin Powell Doodle
A rare opportunity to own an original doodle by Gen. Colin Powell,
former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the 65th United
States Secretary of State, the first African American appointed to these
positions.
DONOR: General Colin Powell
VALUE: Priceless
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1202 Madeline Albright Doodle
An opportunity to acquire an original doodle by Madeline Albright, the
first woman to become the United States Secretary of State.
DONOR: Madeline Albright
VALUE: Priceless
1203 Fr. John Doodle
This doodle by SOME’s President Fr. John Adams, speaks for itself. Fr.
John has directed SOME for more than 35 years. Under his leadership,
SOME has grown from a small soup kitchen to an organization that
provides comprehensive support to the homeless and poor of the city.
DONOR: Fr. John Adams
VALUE: Priceless
1204 Needlepoint Butterfly by SOME Client, Ms. Holiday
This beautiful butterfly was created by Ms. Holiday who is living in
SOME’s transitional housing after returning form SOME’s 90 day
addiction treatment program in West Virginia.
DONOR: Ms. Holiday
1205 Red/White/Black Mopti Blanket from Mali
A stunning blanket from Mopti, a town and an urban commune in the
Inner Niger Delta region of Mali.
DONOR: Howard Sharlach
VALUE: $250
1206 West African Mask
Complete your collection of African art with this unique mask from
West Africa.
DONOR: Howard Sharlach
VALUE: $100
1207 Pair of Modern African Statues
These graceful, slender, wooden figures, carved from dark wood, will
bring the savanna’s of Africa to your home.
DONOR: Howard Sharlach
VALUE: $100
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1208 Tall Sudan Statue
This beautifully carved Sudanese figure, of dark wood with a circular
base, displays tribal substance and style.
DONOR: Howard Sharlach
VALUE: $75
1209 Raku vase
This will be a striking focal point in your house — blue-brown with a
silver overtone.
DONOR: Ellen Lodwick
VALUE: $50
1210 Stoneware Vase
Treat yourself to a beautiful stoneware vase for your holiday
arrangements! Cream with striking brown overlay.
DONOR: Ellen Lodwick
VALUE: $50
1211 Stoneware Pot
Something special for the table — a brown stoneware pot with black
tracery overlay.
DONOR: Ellen Lodwick
VALUE: $50
1212 Rebecca Barnes: “Compassion”
Take home this soothing portrait of Buddha today.
DONOR: Rebecca Barnes
VALUE: $200
1213 Rebecca Barnes: “Barn Owl and Winter Moon”
A barn owl in the winter’s moon. Perfect addition for your home.
DONOR: Rebecca Barnes
VALUE: $200
1214 Carolyn Jackson: “Adonis’ Cycle”
Enjoy Carolyn Jackson’s monotype print, “Adonis’ Cycle”. This talented
artist has been featured in a number of shows around the county.
DONOR: Carolyn Jackson
VALUE: $125
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1215 John Fabian Carlson: “Opal Light”, Oil on Canvas
Renowned 19th Century painter of snow scenes, John Fabian Carlson
discovered the snow-laden regions of American landscape that would
later define his life’s work when his family emigrated from Sweden
to Buffalo, NY in 1883. He became the director of the Art Student’s
League’s summer school in Woodstock, NY. He remained at Woodstock
until 1918, when he moved to Colorado Springs to co-direct the
Broadmore Academy of Art. Carlson later returned to Woodstock to
open the John Fabian Carlson School of Landscape Painting where he
taught until his death in 1945.
DONOR: Kathy and Fred Rotondaro
VALUE: $7,500
1216 Frank Frazier: “That Lady Can Sing”
Enchanting colorful image of an elegant chanteuse. Original work signed
by the artist, watercolor and ink on paper, framed and matted.
DONOR: Anonymous
VALUE: $400
1217 John McCarron: “The Parish”
Experience the beauty of the Irish countryside in this painting by John
McCarron. County Donegal, Ireland.
DONOR: Dr. Moira Dougherty & Mr. Richard Norman
VALUE: $400
1218 Still Life Painting
A gorgeous study of flowers in yellows and blues. Sure to bring a smile to
your face!
DONOR: Howard Sharlach
VALUE: $500
1219 American Indian Sand Painting
This stunning work uses sand to create Native motifs depicting the Circle
of Life, illustrating the concept of life as a circle—from birth to death to
rebirth. It has been framed by Legal Art Co., Toronto, Canada.
DONOR: Howard Sharlach
VALUE: $150
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1220 Natasha Wescoat: “New Breeze”
Natasha Wescoat is an award-winning artist whose work has ranged
from contemporary abstracts to pop art cartoons, Ms. Wescoat was
hired to create commissioned artwork when she was 17. Drawing
favorable comparisons to artists Gustav Klimt and Joan Miro, her work’s
popularity skyrocketed through savvy utilization of the online world,
which placed it in 500 corporate and private collections worldwide
within two years.
DONOR: Julie and Brian Detter
VALUE: $300
Gifts for SOMEone Special
1301 Holiday Meals for a Family in Need
Help SOME to provide a complete Thanksgiving dinner basket for a
family in need.
DONOR: You!
VALUE: $25 provides a Thanksgiving meal for a family of four
1302 Boots and Coats for Men and Women Entering SOME’s
Addiction Treatment Program
Provide a warm coat, boots, gloves and a scarf for our most vulnerable
clients, all of whom are new to recovery, as they make their way through
SOME’s addiction treatment program in the mountains of West
Virginia.
DONOR: You!
VALUE: $100
1303 Supplies for SOME’s Center for Employment Training
Students
The SOME Center for Employment Training’s (SOME CET) mission
is to empower people out of homelessness and poverty and into living
wage careers through hard and soft skills training, adult basic education
and career development. Provide a hardworking SOME CET Student
with a set of scrubs or a starter toolbox.
DONOR: You!
VALUE: Set of Scrubs: $30
Starter toolbox and tools: $150
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