AUCTION catalog and EVENT program

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AUCTION
catalog
and
EVENT
program
COMO FRIENDS’ ANNUAL SUMMER BENEFIT FOR
COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY
THURSDAY, JULY 21 ST 2016 5:30 PM — 10:00 PM
Como Friends’
Fund-A-Need
Making a contribution toward Como Friends’
Fund-A-Need is a great way to see your
support go right to work at
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
30
50
$
Supplies a flat of
strawberries, the
favorite treat of Arlene,
Como’s baby gorilla
100
$
Tests five of
Como’s prized
orchids for
two orchid viruses
250
$
Educates two hundred
of Como’s visitors
about our journey
of giraffes through
zookeeper talks
500
$
Funds 12 hours of
programming at Como
for autistic youth and
teens
2,500
$
Cultivates a month
of stunning flower
shows in the
Sunken Garden
$
Brings one second
grade class to
Como for a field trip
1,000
$
Provides two weeks
of rounds by our vets
from the University of
Minnesota
5,000
$
Continues the legacy
of Sparky by creating
a new year-round
habitat for the seals
and sea lions
Contributions of any amount help Como thrive!
TRAVELERS SUNSET AFFAIR:
SUNDOWN ON THE SAVANNA
COMO FRIENDS' ANNUAL SUMMER BENEFIT FOR
COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY
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WELCOME TO TRAVELERS SUNSET AFFAIR:
SUNDOWN ON THE SAVANNA
Dear Friends:
We are thrilled to be serving as honorary co-chairs for Como Friends’
Travelers Sunset Affair: Sundown on the Savanna. Combined, we have
over two decades of involvement with Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
because of our passion for animal conservation and Como’s free
admission for all visitors. The Zoo and Conservatory truly hold a special
place in our lives.
Tonight, we encourage you to experience Como by attending the
zookeeper talks, visiting with the Nature Walk teen conservation program
participants, stopping by the interpretive stations, and interacting with
the animal ambassadors – all while being surrounded by kudu, zebra,
gorillas, and our gentle herd of giraffes.
Your bids tonight for nearly 300 silent auction items and gifts toward our
Fund-a-Need donation will support pressing priorities at Como. Whether
you buy a flat of strawberries for Como’s baby gorilla Arlene, or invest in
Sparky’s legacy, a contribution of any size can make a big difference at
Como, a true jewel in our community.
Como is a treasure in our backyard — owned by all, enjoyed by all, and
free to all. Because of you, Como thrives – thank you!
Arta Cheney
Honorary Co-Chair
Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais
Honorary Co-Chairs
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter from Honorary Co-Chairs……………….…....2
Evening Festivities / Agenda......................…………….…..….4
Dinner Menu…………………………………………...............….5
Ways to Support……………………….....................………..….7
Not to be Missed .......................................................................8
Auction Overview......................................................................9
How to Bid and Auction Rules..................................................10
Silent Auction
Premium..............................................................11
Only Como...................................................................16
Out of Africa.................................................................21
Bags & Specs................................................................25
Arts & Culture...............................................................30
Children's...........................................................38
Home & Garden...........................................................46
Pamper Yourself...........................................................52
Sports & Recreation.....................................................57
Getaway.........................................................65
Wine & Dine..................................................................68
Travelers Sunset Affair Patrons................................................76
Travelers Sunset Affair Committee.........................................77
Como Friends Board of Directors..........................................77
Volunteer Thank You...............................................................78
Auction Wish List.....................................................................79
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EVENING FESTIVITIES/AGENDA
5:30 p.m.
Registration begins and the Silent Auction opens. You can use your own
smartphone or grab one of the handheld bidding devices, BidPal, to bid on Silent
Auction items and the Super Silent Auction packages. You can also use your
BidPal or smartphone to make a Fund-A-Need donation.
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Be transported to the heart of Africa with live music from Duniya Drum and
Dance, cuisine provided by D’Amico Catering, and Nature Walk interpretive
stations — with Como’s African Savanna animals as a backdrop.
Don’t miss the zookeeper talks!
6:15 p.m. — Zebra and Kudu
6:45 p.m. — Giraffe
7:15 p.m. — Gorilla
Test your skill at the Wine Toss game!
Get a ringer and take home a fabulous bottle of wine.
7:30 p.m.
Stroll to dinner in the Visitor Center.
7:45 p.m.
Dinner is served in the Visitor Center. Your room hosts will welcome you and
introduce the Fund-A-Need for this year’s event.
8:30 p.m.
The Silent and Super Silent Auction closes. Your BidPal device or smartphone
will tell you which items you’ve won.
8:45 p.m.
Dessert Reception with live music and announcement of Super Silent Auction
winners begins in Como Commons, located near Gorilla Forest.
9:15 p.m.
Auction check-out opens. Pay for your items at the station near the giraffe and
zebra exhibits.
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DINNER MENU
By D’Amico Catering
BUTLER PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Saffron Rice and Chicken Croquet
Fried Plantain with Tamarind Chutney
Phyllo Triangle with Curry Vegetables and Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Harissa Tartare of Yellowfin Tuna on Lavosh with Pickled Mustard Seeds
Smoked Pork with Spicy Papaya Biantjang
SALAD COURSE
Sweet Potato, Fennel and Apple Salad
with Pumpkin Seeds and Cider Vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
Sauteed Chicken Breast with Spiced Tomato Chutney,
accompanied by Sweet Potato and Coconut Hash,
and Broccolini
VEGETARIAN ENTRÉE
Timbale of Butternut Squash, Roasted Tomato, Spinach and Mushrooms
on Saffron Quinoa with Pine Nuts, Sesame Seeds and Avocado
DESSERT
Please note: Dessert will be served in Como Commons
located near Gorilla Forest following dinner.
Dessert Buffet of Amarula Truffle Flower, Amarula Ginger Petit Four,
Coconut Macaroon Ganache Tart, Banana Madeleine,
Rooibos Cream Tart, and Passion Fruit and Mango in a
White Chocolate Cup with Passion Fruit Pearls
The wine served with dinner is compliments
of Margie and Steve Krause.
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WAYS TO SUPPORT COMO FUND-A-NEED
We can’t say
“thank you”enough.
Your contribution to the Fund-A-Need at Travelers Sunset Affair will ensure that Como
Park Zoo and Conservatory thrives.
Support from donors like you goes right to work at Como and helps to benefit
Minnesota’s most visited family destination. In fact, contributions of any size at
Travelers Sunset Affair can make a difference!
$30 Supplies 3 dozen Poinsettia plugs for a fantastic flash of color at the Holiday Flower Show.
Okay, one more time.
Thank you.
$50 Buys 125 ears of corn, a favorite training treat for Como Zoo’s boisterous bison herd.
$100 Provides a well-baby check-up for one of Como Zoo’s new .
$250 Supports a week’s worth of Nature Walk, the teen conservation program that connects with 200,000 visitors.
$500 Builds the trust it takes for polar bears to volunteer for blood draws, one way Como keeps animals healthy.
Hard work should never go unnoticed.
We salute Como Park Zoo and
$2,500 Cultivates 2,350 plants for the Sunken Garden Shows to for their tireless efforts
Conservatory
celebrate the centennial.
$5,000
Continues the
stunning
restoration of the Charlotte
Partridge in making
our
community
a great
Ordway Japanese Garden.
live.
If youplace
would like to
to make
a donation to Fund-A-Need, you can mail it prior to
$1,000 Populates 100 native monarch chrysalises in the new “Blooming Butterflies”exhibit.
Travelers Sunset Affair to Como Friends, 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55103
or make a contribution the evening of the event. During a short program at dinner,
your Travelers Sunset Affair room host will tell you more about how your support will
benefit Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
Our goal is to inspire every guest at Travelers Sunset Affair to
help make a difference at Como.
travelers.com
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WAYS TO SUPPORT COMO FRIENDS’ FUND-A-NEED
Your contribution to the Fund-A-Need at Travelers Sunset Affair will ensure that
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory thrives.
Support from donors like you goes right to work at Como and helps to benefit
Minnesota’s most visited family destination. In fact, contributions of any size at
Travelers Sunset Affair can make a difference!
$30: Supplies a flat of strawberries, the favorite treat of Arlene,
Como’s baby gorilla
$50: Tests five of Como’s prized orchids for two orchid viruses
$100: Educates two hundred of Como’s visitors about our journey of giraffes through zookeeper talks
$250: Brings one second grade class to Como for a field trip
$500: Funds 12 hours of programming at Como for autistic youth and teens
$1,000: Provides two weeks of rounds by our vets at the University of Minnesota
$2,500: Cultivates a month of stunning flower shows in the Sunken Garden
$5,000: Continues the legacy of Sparky by creating a new year-round habitat for the seals and sea lions
If you would like to make a donation to Fund-A-Need, you can mail it prior to
Travelers Sunset Affair to Como Friends, 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN
55103 or make a contribution the evening of the event. During a short program
at dinner, your Travelers Sunset Affair room host will tell you more about how
your support will benefit Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
Our goal is to inspire every guest at Travelers Sunset Affair to
help make a difference at Como.
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NOT TO BE MISSED!
Wine Toss
Back by popular demand is the Travelers Sunset Affair wine toss! Get a “ringer”
and take home a bottle of wine to commemorate your evening — and skill. Just
for Sundown on the Savanna, we have included some special Como-themed
bottles of wine that highlight the Zoo’s African animals!
Even if you don’t “ring a bottle” you will be rewarded with a fun prize.
Tickets are $10 for one try or $25 for three.
New Auction Categories
This year, two new auction categories have been added to the catalog. Make
sure to check out the offerings!
Out of Africa
Bring the heart of Africa to your home! The items in this category
feature the Sundown on the Savanna theme and include all things
Africa, including masks, wine, safari-inspired dinnerware, and creations
from African artisans.
Bags and Specs
Accessories are a key element to a stylish outfit – and you will be on
trend with a selection from this category of handbags and sunglasses.
From Kate Spade to Judith Leiber, and in giraffe print, bright colors, or
solid black — there is something for everyone!
Earn Triple Points!
If you have a FlexPerks Travel Rewards Card, you can earn triple points if you use
it at Travelers Sunset Affair! Use the card to purchase auction items or make a
Fund-A-Need gift and give yourself a gift while helping Como!
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AUCTION OVERVIEW
Travelers Sunset Affair will feature two Super Silent Auction packages and a vast
catalog of fantastic silent auction items.
TWO METHODS TO BID
For your convenience, you can bid on all our auction items on your own
smartphone — or if you prefer, you can use a BidPal electronic device.
BidPal mobile bidding works well on most Windows smartphones, newer
Blackberry devices, and all iPhones and most Android smartphones.
You don’t need to download an app. The day of Travelers Sunset Affair, just
connect to the internet and type this friendly URL into your smartphone browser:
http://bidpal.net/sunsetaffair2016 and you will be ready to bid.
Please be sure that your battery is fully charged so you don't miss out.
If you don't have a smartphone, we will have a limited number of handheld
electronic bidding devices available for your use.
Bidding on both the Super Silent and Silent Auction items begins at 5:30 p.m.
and concludes at 8:30 p.m.
Auction check-out will begin at 9:15 p.m. at the station near the giraffe and zebra
exhibits. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover will be accepted.
PROVIDE YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER AT REGISTRATION FOR QUICK
AUCTION CHECK-OUT.
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HOW TO BID AND AUCTION RULES (THE FUN STUFF!)
• All bids must be placed through your BidPal device or smartphone.
• Opening minimum bids are listed for each item & bids must be raised in
the dollar increments listed for each item.
• A bidder may purchase eligible items outright for the BUY IT NOW price
listed on your BidPal or phone; the item purchased will be marked as SOLD
and bids will no longer be accepted for that item; BUY IT NOW still requires
the bidder to go through check-out procedures.
• When the auction ends, your BidPal device or smartphone will list which
items you’ve won and for what amount.
• Remember, a bid is a legal contract to buy.
• No items are to be removed prior to full settlement.
• Inspect all items and read all descriptions and limitations before
purchasing.
• All items are sold as is.
• Every effort has been made to provide accurate information for each item.
Como Friends and its volunteers are not responsible for descriptions,
values, or authenticity of information supplied by donors.
• There are no refunds or exchanges unless noted.
• Auction items may be substituted, withdrawn or added prior to the event.
Restrictions may apply.
• A portion of your purchase may be tax-deductible, but please consult your
tax advisor before automatically deducting your purchase.
• You must be 21 years of age or older to bid on packages containing
alcoholic beverages.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to bid on the Minnesota State Lottery
tickets.
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AUCTION ITEMS
PREMIUM
10 Visit Denver
Value: $1,250
Donor: Denver Zoo, Halcyon Hotel Cherry Creek & Departure
Restaurant Cherry Creek
Take a trip to Denver and enjoy a complimentary two-night stay in a
Superior Room at the Halcyon Hotel in Cherry Creek — Denver’s newest
modern luxury hotel. Be sure to dine at the Departure Restaurant
and Lounge in Cherry Creek with the included $150 gift certificate.
Visit the exceptional 80-acre Denver Zoo, voted the “Greenest Zoo in
the Country,” and home to more than 600 unique species. Your four
tickets to the Denver Zoo include admission, carousel tickets, and the
opportunity to feed the Zoo’s giraffe and lorikeet. (Subject to change
depending on animal needs and weather.) You’ll also have a $250 Visa
gift card to use on shopping, food or airfare.
11 Magnificent Megawatt Tour
Value: Priceless
Donor: Xcel Energy
Come see what makes St. Paul glow with a private, behind-the-scenes
tour for you and fourteen friends at Xcel Energy's combined cycle High
Bridge Power Plant along St. Paul’s historic riverfront. After going online
in 2008, this 530 megawatt facility was ranked #2 in the world.
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Carved Ironwood Eagle Statue
Value: $350
Donor: Bill Paddock
An eagle in flight is captured in this stirring hand-carved ironwood
statue. Sure to be a show stopper wherever it lands!
13 University Club St. Paul
Value: $1,194
Donor: Commonwealth Properties
Take part in a Saint Paul tradition with roots nearly as deep as Como’s,
with a 6-month family membership to the historic University Club. (Valid
for new memberships only. Membership must be started before 2017.)
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PREMIUM (CONTINUED)
14 Baby Animals Farm Tour
Value: $500
Donor: Dodge Nature Center
A pioneer in environmental education, Dodge Nature Center was one of the
first nature centers in the state of Minnesota. Go behind the scenes with a
private Baby Animals Farm Tour at Dodge Nature Center. Limit ten people
for up to one hour, must be held during a weekday in April or May 2017.
15 Blow Dry Bootcamp
Value: $1,100
Donor: Jon Charles Salon
Learn the secrets of achieving red-carpet ready hair at home at Blow Dry
Bootcamp presented by the professional stylists at Jon Charles Salon. Bring
up to 10 of your Ladies’ Night besties out for a hair-raising evening that
will teach you how to achieve the perfect blow dry with the right tools and
products. When you see the results of your EuroShine blow dry, you’ll be
blown away! Available at either the Uptown or Wayzata salon locations.
16 Apple Watch
Value: $649
Donor: Anne and Litton Field
With the Apple Watch, you’ll never miss what matters. Instantly receive
and respond to your favorite notifications. Get the motivation you need
to stay active and healthy. Express your personal style in a whole new
way. From the way it works to the way it looks, Apple Watch isn’t just
something you wear. It’s an essential part of who you are.
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Play Hooky from Work
Value: $2,538
Donor: Ecolab
See the Twins take on the Astros on Thursday, August 11 at 12:10 p.m.
from the comfort of a Target Field suite. Fourteen tickets are included;
food and beverage not included.
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State Fair Family Fun Pack
Value: Priceless
Donor: MN State Fair and MN State Fair Foundation
It’s Minnesota’s great gathering place—next to Como, of course. Take
on the great get-together this year with our State Fair Family Fun Pack,
which includes four admission tickets, one sheet of Midway/Kidway
tickets and a State Fair Coupon book + a rare State Fair golf cart visitor
tour for three. (Tour must be redeemed before August 15th, 2016. Valid
during weekday only.)
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American Felling Axe and Restored Hatchet
Value: $500
Donor: Northwoods Axe and Leather
Timber! Make the Northwoods bend to your will with a restored 24''
Camp Axe by Kelley How Thomson Company of Duluth and a restored
36'' American Felling Axe by Fulton, both with handmade leather
sheaths, handle guards, and other handmade leather items made by
Adam Strehlow (a Como Gardener) of Northwoods Axe and Leather.
McGough is a proud sponsor
of the Sunset Affair and the
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
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PREMIUM (CONTINUED)
20 VIP Experience at the Columbus Zoo
Value: $1,188
Donor: Columbus Zoo, MLT Vacations
The Columbus Zoo is home to Jack Hanna — and more than 7,000
animals, with a “Congo Expedition” exhibit famous for its western
lowland gorillas. See one of Como Zoo’s great gorilla conservation
partners close-up with this certificate for a fabulous VIP Experience at the
Columbus Zoo for 6 people. Enjoy complimentary admission and a VIP
Experience Pass for each member of your party, including free animal
experiences and rides, discounts on food and beverages, daily schedule
of Zoo Shows and attractions and even the Zoo's currency, Creature
Cash, to use during your visit. (Pass Valid Memorial Day - Labor Day and
expires September 4, 2017.) Spend the day at The Wilds with 6 tickets for
an open air safari. Guides will take you through open-range animal areas,
where you'll see rhinos, giraffes and many other rare and endangered
animals roaming in large, natural settings. This packages includes a MLT
Vacation gift certificate for $500 to use on air or hotel. A $250 Visa gift
card is included for you to use on shopping, food or rental car.
21 Collection of Nicholas Sparks Signed Books
Value: Priceless
Donor: Deb and Mike Hogenson
Nicholas Sparks’ 19 mega-best-selling novels have been made into
nine films starring the likes of Ryan Gosling, Channing Tatum, Liam
Hemsworth, and James Marsden all playing, as GQ Magazine describes
it, “flawed, good-hearted, devastatingly vulnerable manly men who have
forgotten more about Real Love than you've learned in your entire life.”
The novelist himself signed and personalized each one of this complete
collection of titles all for the guests of Travelers Sunset Affair. Buy the
whole collection to find out why GQ calls Sparks the only novelist to have
“been to bed with 97 million women readers”: "The Notebook," "The
Choice," "Three Weeks with My Brother," "At First Sight," "The Best
of Me," "Dear John," "Message in a Bottle," "The Rescue," "See Me,"
"The Guardian," "The Last Song," "The Longest Ride," "The Wedding,"
"Nights in Rodanthe," "Safe Haven," "A Walk to Remember," "True
Believer," "The Lucky One" and "A Bend in the Road."
22 Vikings Tickets
Value: $3,444
Donor: Space Center
See the Minnesota Vikings take on the Arizona Cardinals with four
fabulous tickets to the noon game on November 20. This Space Center
Suite includes food and refreshments for you and your guests.
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Classic Country Collector Package
Value: $390
Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais
Help kick off the opening of the U.S. Bank Stadium with two tickets to
see Luke Bryan’s “Kill the Lights” tour with Little Big Town and Dustin
Lynch playing August 19 at 5 p.m., and bring home a stash of country
music collectibles: Two autographed framed posters from a March
1, 2013 Grand Ole Opry performance that included Blake Shelton,
Montgomery Gentry, Josh Turner and others and 2016 Academy
of Country Music Award nominee for Best New Group: Parmalee;
beverage koozies, snapback cap and autographed CD from Thompson
Square ("Are you Gonna Kiss Me or Not?"); Major League Baseball Fan
Cave ball cap and "Feels like Carolina" CD autographed by Parmalee
band members; and an autographed double vinyl set from 2016 ACM's
Entertainer of the Year, Jason Aldean: "Old Boots, New Dirt."
24 Custom Gas Bicycle
Value: $2,000
You don’t need a sag wagon when you’re riding this Schwinn Cruiser
long distances. When you run out of gas, just let the bike’s customized
gas engine overpower your pedalling. This retrofitted classic Schwinn
bike frame in racy red with painted flames includes a padded seat,
high rise handlebars, and chain guard. The bike is decked out with
handcrafted leather adornments including hand guards and a back seat
kit bag for carrying the essentials.
25 Weber Grill
Value: $600
Donor: Warners' Stellian
Fire up the taste of summer on this Spirit E-310 LP gas grill, featuring
two full-use stainless steel tables for food platters and prep, and
porcelain enameled cast-iron grates for superior heat retention and easy
clean up.
26 Margaritaville Table and Chairs
Value: $557
The perfect seating arrangement for strummin’ your six string and
searchin’ for your lost shaker of salt, this marine-blue “Margaritaville
Table and Chair” is made for sipping the frozen concoctions that help
you hang on. (Flip-flops, tattoo and coconut oil not included.)
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ONLY COMO
100 Giraffe Party
Value: Priceless
Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Get up close and very personal to Skeeter the giraffe and the rest of
Como Zoo’s herd of gentle giants at a one-of-a-kind “Giraffe Party”
for up to 20 people. Enjoy a continental breakfast under the canopy of
Como’s new giraffe feeding station, while Como’s keepers share more
about these majestic and threatened African animals. This early morning
event, to be held before Como’s public 10 a.m. opening, would make
an unforgettable kid's birthday party, family outing or corporate teambuilding event. Includes a large giraffe plush.
101 Mufasa Paw Print
Value: Priceless
Donor: Calhoun Beach Framing, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Mufasa may have the temperament of a pussy cat, but he’s got the paws
to be king of the jungle. He put down his foot for this gold-painted
paw print, ready for framing with a $25 gift certificate to Calhoun Beach
Framing.
102 Butterfly Release
Value: Priceless
Set a butterfly in flight in “Blooming Butterflies” this summer, while
Como’s resident butterfly expert reveals more about the rare winged
insects and important pollinators that inhabit this popular new
interpretive garden.
103 Primate Potluck
Value: Priceless
If breakfast is busy in your kitchen, just imagine what it’s like in Gorilla
Forest, where Como Zoo’s professional zookeepers get eight western
lowland gorillas ready to face the day. You’ll get to see what goes into
the care and feeding of these great apes as you and your guests (up to 8
in total) enjoy breakfast in the outdoor shelter, and see how zookeepers
use operant conditioning training to encourage these not-always-gentle
giants to participate in their own health care, stay curious, and explore
their new surroundings in the largest meshed primate exhibit ever
built. As an added bonus, you and your guests will have the chance to
prepare the day’s primate enrichment, one of the ways Como Zoo keeps
the animals in its care healthy and curious.
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104 Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden
Value: $65
Donor: Tea Leaf Gallery
The Ordway Gardens Wing gives visitors a whole new seasonal view
of the Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden, depicted in this
8” x 10” watercolor under a freshly fallen snow.
105 Dinner in the Sunken Garden
Value: $2,017
Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, D’Amico Catering
Be the host of an unforgettable dinner for eight in the Sunken
Garden, Como’s most iconic room. A favorite setting for generations
of weddings, this is a rare opportunity to wine and dine your favorite
people in Como’s most recognizable room. This two-hour rental is
available after public hours Monday through Thursday only. Catering up
to $750 provided.
106 Ride the Cafesjian’s Carousel!
Value: $500
Donor: Cafesjian's Carousel
Take an unforgettable spin on the historic Cafesjian’s Carousel, with
a one hour private carousel rental. Invite family and friends to climb
aboard one of 68 hand-carved and painted horses on our 102-year old
antique carousel. Valid May to October, Monday - Friday after 4:00 p.m.
or Saturday and Sunday after 6:00 p.m.
107 Giraffe Art
Value: Priceless
Frances, Como Zoo’s cute-as-a-button baby giraffe, painted this 5” x 7”
purple and black canvas with her nose! C’mon, how cute is that?
108 Meet Sparky and the Penguins
Value: Priceless
Como Zoo’s 7th “Sparky the Sea Lion” is known to her good friends as
Subee, one of the most energetic residents of Como’s historic Aquatics
building. Meet up with Subee and her neighboring penguin pals for
an unforgettable private tour of our aquatic animals, and see how she
makes a splash every day as Como Zoo celebrates the 60th anniversary
of the Sparky the Sea Lion Show.
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ONLY COMO (CONTINUED)
109 Conservation Tour of Como
Value: Priceless
From saving wild orangutans to repatriating Wyoming toads, Como Zoo
is a leader in a variety of conservation projects that our visitors never
get to see. But you’ll get the behind-the-scenes skinny from Como's
zookeepers on everything from species survival plans to Como Zoo’s
nationally recognized polar bear training techniques on this unique
tour led by Como’s new Conservation Engagement Coordinator Steph
Kappel.
110 Orangutan Painted Ostrich Egg
Value: Priceless
As rare as a Faberge egg, and an even better conversation piece, this
oversized egg was generously donated by Como Zoo’s Olive the ostrich
and painted by Amanda, Como’s most gifted and talented orangutan.
This is truly Amanda’s best work!
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111 Como Vet Rounds!
Value: Priceless
See the cutting edge animal care that goes on behind-the-scenes
at Como Zoo everyday when you join our University of Minnesota
veterinarian on her weekly rounds. What does it take to keep Sparky’s
vision sharp? How do you get a polar bear to volunteer to give blood?
Why do gorillas need EKGs? You’ll find out all of this and more zoo vet
lore on this once-in-a-lifetime peek behind Como Zoo’s veterinary curtain.
112 Big Cat Tour
Value: $1,145
Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, Lynette Palmgren
Go behind-the-scenes in the Large Cat Building and see how zookeeper
Marisa takes care of Savannah, Mufasa and many other large cats. Also
includes a lion plush, Big Cat Mug, coffee thermos, puzzle, stationery,
notecards, and ornament to remind you of a ROARING good day at
Como Zoo. Must be 10 years or older to join the tour, which expires
April 1, 2017.
113 Meet Como's African Savanna Animals
Value: Priceless
It’s the next best thing to a safari: Meet the major players of Africa’s wild
savanna right here at Como Zoo during a special tour of our giraffe,
kudu, zebra, ostrich, and lions.
114 Be a Zoo Chef for a Day
Value: Priceless
From tons of frozen fish to piles of sweet potatoes, you’ll see everything
that goes into keeping Como Zoo’s animals fed and cared for when
you’re “Zoo Chef for a Day.” Prep diets for polar bears and large cats, to
tortoises and armadillos in this hands-on volunteer experience you can
brag about for years to come.
115 Japanese Tea Ceremony
Value: $280
Experience the tranquil and reflective ritual of an authentic Japanese Tea
Ceremony set in Como’s historic tea house on Saturday, September 24 at
10:30 am for eight people. This “only at Como” opportunity is a rare chance
to learn more about this centuries-old tradition from a trained tea master.
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116 Naming of a Baby Animal
Value: Priceless
Brush up on your zoological nomenclature to come up with a great name
for one of Como's next zooborns can grow into. The chosen animal is not
yet identified but it could be a zebra, a giraffe, a hedgehog — or who
knows? Start browsing your favorite Baby Name book right now!
117 Penguin Art
Value: Priceless
One of Como Zoo’s most creative African penguins created this original
artwork, waddling across paper with painted feet, a la Jackson Pollock.
118 Mold of Mufasa's Paw
Value: Priceless
Como Zoo’s lion Mufasa left behind this giant paw print on a rainy day,
captured in this one-of-a-kind mold created especially for the guests of
Travelers Sunset Affair.
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OUT OF AFRICA
200 Amarula Basket
Value: $130
Made with sugar, cream, and the fruit of the African Marula tree,
Amarula is one of South Africa’s best loved spirits. Toast to a great
“Sunset on the Savanna” with this basket complete with an embossed
serving tray with hand-stained carved elephant, recipe booklet, dessert/
shooter glasses and spoons, six napkins and one bottle of Amarula.
201 Zootility Tools Wallet Pack
Value: $73
Donor: Zootility Tools
Portland, Maine-based Zootility Tools makes credit card-sized bottle
openers and multi-tools that amaze and delight. Take home this
practical but whimsical wallet set complete with PocketMonkey,
Hedgehog, Wallet Card, and Rustico Wallet.
202 South African Masks
Value: $100
Donor: Denis and Marie Stone
Tribal masks like these were once used to represent the spirits of
ancestors or to control the forces of good and evil. Set of three South
African made masks, suitable for hanging on your wall.
203 Elephant Family Statue
Value: $75
Donor: Bill Paddock
This “Sunset on the Savanna” scene captures a family of elephants near
the watering hole. (Item auctioned “as is” with two legs missing from
small elephant.)
204 African Tea Bag Items
Value: $120
Donor: Jewelie Grape
Original T-Bag Designs makes ‘Functional Art’ out of recycled tea bags,
while bringing economic opportunities to the women of Hout Bay near
Cape Town, South Africa. Enjoy an assortment of upcycled artworks
from African artisans including a burlap bag, wine gift bag, a boxed
set of coasters, a candle holder with candle, a tea bag trivet, tray and a
bottle of Stellar Organics Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa.
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205 "Gone Wild" Wine and Wine Glasses
Value: $100
Donor: Lynette Palmgren
Raise a toast to your favorite animal ambassadors at Como Zoo any day
you like with these "Gone Wild" Wine and wine glasses complete with
wine decanter.
206 Bronze Lions
Value: $110
Donor: Bill Paddock
These two bronze lions remind us of Como Zoo’s siblings Savannah and
Mufasa. Perfect for your office or mantel.
207 Women of Maasai Painting
Value: $245
"Women of Maasai Boma" by "Mr. Sedo" of Arusha, Tanzania is a
colorful original knife painting done with bicycle enamel paint depicting
women of a Maasai village with Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background.
208 African Coffee & Tea Basket
Value: $105
Donor: Mary Ann Evander
Taste “Sun Up” on the Savanna with this collection of African coffees,
teas and breakfast accessories. Includes Kenya AA coffee, African
Rooibos Tea, a woven table runner and placemats from Uganda,
soapstone zebra dish from Uganda, carved soapstone hippo from
Uganda, four giraffe mugs, four coasters, and coordinating napkins.
209 Wine Rack for Your Watering Hole
Value: $71
The Wine Society says, “Dynamic is the only way to describe the
current wine scene in South Africa: an ever-changing picture driven
by producers striving for constant improvement.” Sample the great
vintages coming out of Africa with this collection of four South African
wines and an accompanying elephant wine rack.
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210 Three Wooden African Masks
Value: $90
Donor: Jewelie Grape
These three wooden African masks are perfect decor to give your home
the “Out of Africa” look.
211 Toast Como’s Giraffes!
Value: $87
Raise a toast to Como Zoo’s fabulous new giraffe feeding station with a
bottle of Acacia wine, a decanter, and wine glasses with giraffes etched
by African artisans.
212 Set Your Safari Table!
Value: $211
Donor: Unison Gifts Inc.
Set a table worthy of an African nature reserve lodge with these four
place settings of Safari animal print stoneware — microwave and
dishwasher safe too!
JOIN US
in supporting
a great event.
Xcel Energy is proud to be part of the community and sponsor events
like the Sunset Affair. We applaud Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
for their efforts in making this a great place to live and work.
xcelenergy.com
© 2016 Xcel Energy Inc.
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213 Custom Como Bottles of Wine
Value: $127
Donor: Friend of Como
Como Zoo’s very own African animals adorn the customized labels of
each of these seven bottles of wine. Raise a toast to “Sundown on the
Savanna” with this collection of only-at-Como wines.
214 Bronze Elephant Statue
Value: $350
Donor: William Paddock
Make room for the world’s largest land mammal, a magnificent bronze
statue by Wally Shoop, which will make an elephant-sized impact in
any decor.
215 African Dance Classes
Value: $60
Donor: Duniya Drum & Dance
Feel the beat of West Africa’s stirring dance tradition with this gift
certificate good for five African dance classes taught by Sana Bangoura
at Duniya Drum and Dance. The lead dancer of Ballet Wassaso based in
Conakry, Guinea, Bangoura has years of experience teaching students
of all ages and abilities the basics and advanced techniques of West
African dance.
216 East African Batik
Value: $315
Fabric art made with wax and dyes depicting African animals and Mt.
Kilimanjaro, framed rustically with non-glare glass.
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BAGS & SPECS
300 Giraffe Print Nylon Bitsy Bag
Value: $178
Donor: Tim and Nicky Nagle
As elegantly flexible as Como Zoo’s gentle herd of giraffes, this Dooney
and Bourke nylon bitsy bag in giraffe print can be worn as a crossbody
during the day, and carried as a chic top handle bag on nights out.
301 Michael Kors Grayson Leather Satchel
Value: $298
Donor: AmVets Post #1 Mendota
Buckled handles set with signature Michael Kors studs grace a chic satchel,
beautifully tanned brown pebbled leather with golden hardware.
302 Urban Junket Gracie Crossbody
Value: $108
Part of the t.o.t.e. {to observe the earth} collection, the scarlet Gracie
Crossbody is constructed of eco-friendly, durable coated canvas. The
interior features Urban Junket's signature blue lining made from recycled
plastic bottles. The fun, versatile design and a surprisingly roomy interior
makes Gracie the ideal handbag for everyday style.
303 Kate Spade New York Handbag
Value: $298
The perfect compliment to the 2016 tartan trend, this black and white
plaid Kate Spade handbag is of-the-moment with a dash of Mad Men.
The Brightwater Drive small Rachelle comes complete with a zip top
closure and an adjustable strap.
304 Sundown on the Savanna Sunglasses
Value: $525
We’ve found the perfect eyewear for a Sunset on the Savanna: Judith Leiber’s
sleek black tinted sunglasses with an electric yellow accented frame.
305 Hot Pink Vera Bradley Tote
Value: $138
Donor: Diana Allen
A Vera Bradley tote holds nearly everything — but one is never enough. Add
to your collection with this hot pink tote in one of her juiciest signature prints.
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306 Pebble Grain Zip Zip Satchel
Value: $198
Donor: Tim & Nicky Nagle
Dooney and Bourke’s Pebble Grain Collection is renowned for the rich
texture and exceptional durability of its leather. In “Midnight Blue”
with a modern dome shape, this satchel makes a statement everywhere
it goes. Accented with gilded hardware and crisp contrast trim, the
optional shoulder strap provides you with styling versatility.
307 Jet Set Shoulder Bag
Value: $168
Michael Kors’ signature logo print and gilded chain straps team up to
gleaming effect on our Jet Set shoulder bag. In creamy vanilla, accented
with a logo charm, this simple yet striking silhouette looks especially
glamorous opposite laid-back weekend wear.
©2016 Lubrication Technologies, Inc.
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308 Leopard Coach City Tote
Value: $295
The lure of leopard print in rough-and-tumble coated canvas makes this
Coach City Tote the perfect purse for your everyday urban safari.
309 Judith Leiber Sunglasses
Value: $660
Nearly the color of Sparky’s famous splash, these Judith Leiber sapphire
blue sunglasses with gold and jeweled frame would be just the right
shades for taking in Como’s famous sea lion’s 60th anniversary show.
310 Wristlet and Gift Card
Value: $120
Minimalist design meets feminine charm in this functional pebble
leather wristlet by Coach in light chalk, featuring chic floral rivets and
studs. Be sure to wear it on your next shopping spree, with the enclosed
$50 gift card to Rosedale.
311 Handmade Leather Editor Brief
Value: $800
Donor: J.W. Hulme Co.
Just like Como, J.W. Hulme Co. is an authentic American heritage
original. For more than 100 years, their craftsmen have dedicated
themselves to making leather goods of exceptional design, quality,
and durability. This handmade leather Editor Briefcase accommodates
a 15-inch laptop, and includes exterior zippered panel pocket on back
and two front pockets with collar stud/buckle closure, interior zippered
pocket, slip pocket, organizer panel, and detachable shoulder strap.
312 Coach Tatum Coral
Value: $529
Straightforward and functional in pebbled leather tumbled for a soft
vintage feel, the coral-colored whiplash Tatum tote combines the luxury of
hand-sewn craftsmanship with a sense of ease. Bright curb-chain details,
rivets and turnlock ties give the spacious design a downtown look.
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313 Kate Spade Women's Sunglasses
Value: $150
Bold cat-eye curves add retro-chic allure to lightweight gradient-lens
sunglasses, while striped temples provide an unexpected finishing touch
in these Kate Spade Aisha sunglasses in pink. Includes Kate Spade New
York case and cleaning cloth.
314 Dooney and Bourke Zebra Print Mini
Value: $158
Pack all the essentials for a stylish day on the savanna with this Dooney
and Bourke zebra print mini satchel handbag with racy red handles.
315 Kate Spade Primrose Hill Goldie
Value: $428
Geranium provides the perfect summery pop of color to this
indispensable Kate Spade handbag, with removable crossbody strap,
jacquard lining and 14-karat light gold plated hardware.
316 Coach Leopard Print Handbag
Value: $350
Como Zoo’s cat people can’t get enough of this leopard print handbag
with gorgeous detail accents from Coach.
317 Vera Bradley "Get Carried Away" Tote
Value: $92
Donor: Brad Wood and Colleen McGough-Wood
Vera Bradley’s signature Pink Swirls print in attention-grabbing hues
enriches your look with of-the-moment appeal, while a spacious interior
breezily transports your everyday essentials.
318 Jungle Clutch
Value: $605
Donor: Mary Jensen
Safari gear goes soignée in this LuxMob Jungle Crystal Clutch, a
glittering, hand-crafted confection of lions, giraffes, and leopards, just
perfect for your next soirée on the savanna. Includes a removable chain,
dust bag and extra crystals. Hey Tarzan, bring this home for Jane.
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319 Flamingo Bag
Value: $56
Donor: Howard's Jewelry
Perk up your plumage with this pink and black flamingo purse, perfect
for packing all of the essentials for a day at Como Zoo.
320 Coach Cornflower Purse
Value: $195
Donor: Flo Dougherty
The compact, versatile design of Coach’s cornflower purse is
subversively sweet in refined coated canvas with a vintage-inspired
pop-color floral print. Finished with a convenient outside pocket and a
soft canvas strap, it keeps essentials neatly organized for weekends and
travel.
‘‘There’s
no place
like home’’
is always true.
At U.S. Bank, we’re dedicated to helping make our
community a better place. We invest time and volunteer in
the programs and organizations that bring our community
together. We’re proud to call Minnesota our home, and
we’ll keep working for a brighter future. usbank.com
Proud to support the Como Friends Travelers Sunset Affair
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EQUAL HOUSING
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ARTS & CULTURE
400 Acme Comedy Co.
Value: $150
Donor: Acme Comedy Co.
Check out some of the nation’s best touring comedians at Acme
Comedy Co., the Twin Cities’ premiere stand up comedy club. This
pass entitles your party of ten to a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
night performance in this intimate club in the historic Itasca Building in
Minneapolis’ Warehouse District. Reservations are required, and special
events, food and beverages are not included.
401 John Bruce “Medicine Woman” Print
Value: $600
Donor: Jean Iwen
Captivating limited edition signed lithograph by renowned American
artist John A. Bruce. Beautifully executed in stunning, highly saturated
color. John Bruce has won numerous awards, and his work is part of the
permanent collection at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.
402 Theatre Lover Package
Value: $277
Donor: Artistry, It's Greek to Me Restaurant, Mixed Blood Theatre, The
Jungle Theater
All the world's a stage: See great performances from three of the Twin
Cities’ favorite small stages —The Jungle Theater, Mixed Blood Theatre,
and Artistry at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — with
two tickets to a performance of your choice. Grab a bite to eat before the
shows at It's Greek to Me Restaurant with a $60 gift card.
403 Gwen Stefani Concert Tickets
Value: $215
Donor: The Travelers Company
Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Gwen Stefani
returns to the Xcel Energy Center for her "This is What the Truth Feels
Like" 2016 tour. See how the favorite judge on NBC’s “The Voice” fills
an arena with her singular sound on Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m. Your two
arena seats are well situated in the RBC Wealth Management Club Level.
404 Como Brown Bear Artwork Framed
Value: $100
Donor: Lisa Skildum
Brown bears were some of the first residents at the historic Como Zoo,
forebears of our friends Buzz and Neil. Bring home this charming block
print of Ursus arctos, one of Minnesota’s most magnificent mammals.
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405 Explore Your Creative Side
Value: $295
Donor: ArtiCulture, Cheers Pablo, Darn Knit Anyway, Mercury Mosaics,
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Treadle Yard Goods
Give the right side of your brain a little love with this package sure to
unleash your creative powers. Color outside the lines with a certificate to
one Paint and Sip event at Cheers Pablo, cast on at a learn-to-knit class
for two at Darn Knit Anyway, create ceramic art at a three-hour mosaic
class at Mercury Mosaics, and explore the offerings at ArtiCulture with two
$25 gift certificates towards classes, workshops, or membership. One gift
certificate per class. (Not applicable towards birthday parties or classes
and workshops under $50.) Start your next project with $25 at Treadle Yard
Goods Then stroll the gorgeous galleries of the Minneapolis Institute of
Arts with four tickets to attend any special exhibition of your choice.
406 Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Signed Poster
Value: $90
Donor: Carter Ave Frame Shop, Cindy Lindgren
Frame up this lovely view of Minnesota's most recognizable roof line with
a $50 gift certificate to the Carter Avenue Frame Shop to compliment this
signed poster of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory by Cindy Lindgren.
407 Classics by David
Value: $500
Donor: Classics by David
From baby portraits to the moments before a couple says “I do,”awardwinning photographer David Hyttsten knows how to capture a classic.
This certificate includes a pre-portrait design consultation, a portrait
taken at the location of your choice (within reason), plus $250 to be
applied toward printed images.
408 Joke Joint Comedy Club
Value: $150
Donor: Joke Joint Comedy Club
Enjoy a giggly girls night out for ten with five “admit 2” tickets to St.
Paul’s Joke Joint Comedy Club (not valid for special events).
409 Yosemite's Cathedral Rocks Photograph
Value: $175
Donor: Radford Pictures
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of “America’s Best Idea” with this
framed 24'' x 18'' photograph of Yosemite’s Cathedral Rocks, one of the
National Parks’ greatest natural wonders.
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ARTS & CULTURE (CONTINUED)
410 Guthrie Tickets
Value: $224
Donor: Borough, Guthrie Theater
The works of Jane Austen, Toni Morrison and William Shakespeare will
all take the stage this season at the Guthrie Theater, under the direction
of new artistic director Joseph Haj. Enjoy two tickets to an upcoming
Guthrie production, with a voucher good for the first 12 performances
of select plays (excludes opening night). Call beginning July 20, 2016 for
"Sense and Sensibility," "The Parchman Hour" or "The Lion in Winter."
Call beginning November 1, 2016 for "The Royal Family," "King Lear,"
"The Bluest Eye" or "Refugia." Call beginning February 1, 2017 if you
choose "Sunday in the Park with George" or "Native Gardens." Catch
dinner after the show with a $50 gift card to Borough.
411 Nutcracker Fantasy
Value: $300
Donor: Minnesota Dance Theatre
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Minnesota without Loyce Houlton’s magical
envisioning of the “Nutcracker Fantasy.” Take the kids with four tickets
to the Minnesota Dance Theatre’s staging of the Tchaikovsky classic
running this season from December 16 through December 23, 2016.
Please note: Seats must be reserved before December 15, 2016.
412 Blake Shelton Tickets
Value: $205
Donor: Great Waters Brewing Company, The Travelers Company
From the classic party-hearty tune "Straight Outta Cold Beer" to the
hymn-like final track "Savior's Shadow," Blake Shelton’s new album “If
I’m Honest” is breaking records. Hear him belt it out at the Xcel Energy
Center on Saturday September 17, 2016 with two tickets to the 7:30 p.m.
performance. And make sure you never run outta cold beer after the
show with a $25 gift card to Great Waters Brewing Company.
413 Out of the Box
Value: $212
Donor: Brave New Workshop: theatre.bravenewworkshop.com,
Minnesota Fringe Festival, Weisman Art Museum
Get out of your cultural comfort zone with this exciting package of edgy
art offerings: four day passes to the 2016 Minnesota Fringe Festival
(August 4-14, 2016); a dual/family membership to the Weisman Art
Museum, and two vouchers to any Brave New Workshop mainstage
production at the troop’s Minneapolis theater. (Not valid for Saturday
7 p.m. or 8 p.m. performances; not valid for shows Dec. 15-31.)
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414 Keith Urban Tickets
Value: $336
Donor: Stinson Leonard Street
Four-time Grammy winner Keith Urban returns to the Twin Cities with
his “Ripcord” tour this fall. Hear the vocalist and virtuoso guitar player
on November 5, 2016 with two tickets in the upper level seating area at
Target Center.
415 Feng Shui Consultation
Value: $216
Donor: Energetic Alignments
Bring more harmony and balance into your home or business with this
certificate for a two-hour Feng Shui consultation from Energy Alignments.
Communities are
like families
When everyone comes together, wonderful things can happen.
This event is the result of a lot of hard work by many talented
people. The spirit of community is alive and well, right here and
now.
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, you represent the heart
and soul of true community.
wellsfargo.com
© 2016 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
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416 For the History Buff
Value: $168
Donor: Minnesota Historical Society, Ramsey County Historical Society
Go back in time: Four passes to any Minnesota Historical Society site or
museum (not valid for group tours, paid programs, or specially priced
exhibits), a household membership to the Ramsey County Historical
Society and Gibbs Farm museum, and local history publications
including "Farming in Early Minnesota," "Celebrate Saint Paul," and the
Ramsey County History magazine.
417 Northrop Auditorium Tickets
Value: $175
Donor: Northrop Auditorium
Northrop's 2016/17 Season celebrates a whole wide world of dance!
With 11 dance companies, three with live music, six Northrop debuts,
four large-scale ballets, five Saturday performances, and one theater/
dance hybrid, this season is full of awe and adventure. Check it out with
two tickets to a performance of your choice.
418 Original Canvas Painting by Julia Super
Value: $60
Donor: Megan Shackle
Capturing the colors of a savanna sunset, this original canvas was
painted by artist Julia Super.
419 Photo Shoot
Value: $500
Donor: Classics by David
A split second, borrowed from today and given to future! The David’s
portraits are carefully planned, refined and crafted to make a powerful
statement about the true value of relationships. This certificate includes
a pre-portrait design consultation, a portrait taken at the location of your
choice (within reason), plus $250 to be applied toward printed images.
420 Personal Property Solutions
Value: $150
Donor: Personal Property Solutions
Imagine “Antiques Roadshow” right at your front door! This package is
for a one-hour consultation about your antiques and other valuables by
an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers.
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421 Bridal Veil Falls Photograph
Value: $175
Donor: Radford Pictures
Yosemite’s Bridal Veil Falls is one of the natural wonders that inspired
the National Park Service, now celebrating its 100th anniversary,
captured here in a framed 24'' x 18'' photograph.
422 Call Yourself "Country"
Value: $275
Don’t miss Billboard Country Artist of the Year Luke Bryan (”Kill the
Lights”) break in the new U.S. Bank Stadium with Little Big Town
and Dustin Lynch. Enjoy two lower level tickets to the August 19
performance at 5 p.m.
423 Be Inspired
Value: $106
Donor: The Museum of Russian Art, Wine and Canvas - Minneapolis
Minneapolis’ Museum of Russian Art is the only one of its kind in
North America. Through their ever changing exhibits and fresh arts
and performance events, they will introduce you to the Russia you
don’t know. Get inspired by great masters with four free passes to the
Museum of Russian Art, and two certificates for a public event at Wine
and Canvas (each is valid for one seat at any WNC MPLS public event.
Not valid for private, corporate or fundraising events. Not valid for
Cookies and Canvas.)
424 Journey and Doobie Brothers Tickets
Value: $189
Donor: Fabulous Fern's Bar & Grill, The Travelers Company
Don’t stop believin’— hold on to that feelin’ with two tickets to see
Journey and the Doobie Brothers takin’ it to the streets August 9 at the
Xcel Energy Center at 7 p.m. Comes complete with a $30 gift card for a
post-concert nosh at Fabulous Fern’s Bar & Grill.
425 Bridging Cities
Value: $75
Donor: Lana Grow
Like this mixed media acrylic “Bridging Cities,” Como Park Zoo and
Conservatory is where Minneapolis and St. Paul come to meet. This
colorful abstract painting is 12” x 12” and ready for framing.
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426 Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus
Value: $210
Donor: Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus
Now celebrating its 35th year of music worth coming out for, the Twin
Cities Gay Men’s Chorus (TCGMC) is a non-profit volunteer community
chorus whose mission is Gay Men Building Community Through Music.
Enjoy two Friday Night Package season tickets for the 2016-2017 season,
admission to the popular Holiday Concert on December 9, 2016, the
Spring concert on March 31, 2017, and the Pride Concert: June 16, 2017.
427 Duran Duran
Value: $130
Donor: The Travelers Company
Relive the 1980s “Second British Invasion” with two tickets to see
the fab five of Duran Duran together again for the Paper Goods tour
coming to the Xcel Energy Center Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
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428 Response to Como Joy
Value: $420
Donor: Lana Grow, Calhoun Beach Framing
Como brings joy to two million visitors each year, including the artist
who created “Response to Como Joy,” this 26" x 11" abstract acrylic on
yupo paper with accompanying 30” x 18” mat. Includes a $25 framing
certificate from Calhoun Beach Framing.
429 Color Away!
Value: $143
Donor: Friend of Como, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Coloring books aren’t just for kids. Researchers and art therapists say
there’s no better way to meditate than with a set of markers. Try it yourself
with Color Luxe fine tip gel pens, 36 colored pencils, owl, ostrich, and
giraffe color signs, "Botanical Wonderland: A Blissful Coloring Retreat"
book and "Flower Fantasy" poster pad. Includes a bottle of wine too!
430 Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Value: $175
Donor: Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
From some of the nation’s best musical theater to concert series, The
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre always has something great on the menu.
Check it out with these two complimentary dinner and show tickets,
good for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings only. Offer does
not include final week production run, the month of December or
holidays including New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day.
431 Cirque Du Soleil
Value: $264
Donor: Stinson Leonard Street
Inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar, Cirque du Soleil transports you
to the world of Pandora in “Toruk-The First Flight,” a visually stunning
live setting coming soon to the U.S. Experience a storytelling odyssey
through a new world of imagination, discovery and possibility with two
tickets to their Twin Cities’ performances, date to be determined.
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CHILDREN’S
500 Crayola Experience
Value: $94
Donor: Crayola Experience, Tim and Nicky Nagle
Let your creativity run free and color outside the lines at the Crayola
Experience at MOA, a one-of-a-kind attraction where color, chemistry,
and technology magically combine to create a colorful adventure for
a child’s imagination. Enjoy two general admission tickets, a Crayola
basket filled with crayons, coloring books and much more.
501 MacPhail Center for Music
Value: $100
Donor: MacPhail Center for Music
Give your kids or grandkids a great start in musical education at
MacPhail Center for Music, where teachers strike just the right chord
between creating fun, playful learning and teaching solid musical
concepts. This $100 gift certificate can be used toward instruction at any
MacPhail Center for Music location, and may be applied toward Early
Childhood Music, Suzuki Talent Education, Individual or Group Lessons,
Classes, Ensembles, Summer Camps or Music Therapy.
502 Zoo Animal Hand Puppets
Value: $88
Donor: Folkmanis
Let your imagination run WILD with this trio of animal puppets from the
African savanna — a lion, an elephant and a zebra.
503 Polar Bears!
Value: $68
Donor: Ibis + Orchid Design
Sleep under the Arctic Circle’s “midnight sun” with the help of this cute
polar bear nightlight. Also included, a white polar bear bank, polar bear
plush and "First Animal Encyclopedia Polar Animals" by Simon Holland.
504 "The Sneetches"
Value: $260
Donor: Children's Theatre Company
The Children’s Theatre Company takes on one of Dr. Seuss’s most
powerful parables in “The Sneetches,” a rousing and inventive musical
that explores how friendship can overcome the differences that divide us.
Take the whole family to see what plays out on Sneetch Beach with five
ticket vouchers for a performance from February 7, 2017 – March 26, 2017.
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505 Kids Adventure
Value: $260
Donor: Bunker Beach Waterpark, Cheap Skate Lilli Putt, Inc., Foss Swim
School, Mini-Hops Gymnastics
Get the kids off the couch this summer with fun passes and gift
certificates to the Twin Cities’ most action-packed attractions. Dive
in to Foss Swim School with a $50 gift card to be used toward any of
Foss's services ($35 new Family Registration fee is waived with use of
gift card); flip for a $50 gift certificate to be used toward any Mini-Hops
Gymnastics class, camp, special event or birthday party; bring a pack
of friends to Cheap Skate Lilli Putt in Coon Rapids with ten admissions
to Cheap Skate and ten Bumper Boat ride tickets; and cool off with two
passes to Bunker Beach Water Park (Expires 9/5/2016).
506 Giraffes at Play
Value: $70
Relive a great day at Como Zoo’s new giraffe feeding station with this
cute collection of giraffe-inspired gifts: Zoo Friends hand puppets,
wooden giraffe grasping toy, baby giraffe book, "Baby Animals in
Grasslands," and a plush giraffe.
507 MOA Children's Package
Value: $462
Donor: Mall of America
Here’s your rainy day rescue plan: four Unlimited Ride Wristbands to
Nickelodeon Universe, four passes to Moose Mountain Adventure Golf,
four passes to the Dutchman's Deck, four passes to SEA LIFE Minnesota
Aquarium, a Mall of America Valet Voucher. Also included is an MOA
coupon book, MOA t-shirt, MOA cup, MOA reusable bag, MOA hat,
MOA notebook, 3D floor puzzle, activity book, markers, youth t-shirt,
plush toy, bubble maze, Nickelodeon magnet.
508 Family Portrait from Studio J's
Value: $250
Donor: Judd Sather / Studio J Photography
Are your kids growing up too fast? Freeze time with this certificate
for a 45-minute indoor and outdoor family or child fine art portrait
session with Studio J's signature photographer, Judd Sather, in historic
downtown Stillwater. An 8” x 10” professional print is included.
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509 Summer Fun!
Value: $84
Keep these summer activities near the sidewalk and every kid on the
block will be busy all day: Giggle ‘n Splash Shaky Tree Sprinkler, Tie-Not
water balloon pump with water balloons, Max Flight Glow Frisbee, two
jump ropes, three Super Miracle Bubbles, two bubble wands, a Trac-Ball
Toss n’ Catch Racket Set, two kites, and sidewalk chalk.
510 Zebra Accessories for the Toddler
Value: $145
Donor: Mary Jean Sargent
Researchers say the Zebra’s stripes were adapted for camouflage, but
your toddler will stand out from the crowd in these super-cute zebrainspired accessories: hand-knit zebra hat, leggings, onesie, and bib, all
for size 12-24 months. Pillow, zebra stool and 5-piece feeding gift set
also included.
511 Giant Sea Turtle
Value: $90
Donor: Wishpets
This giant sea turtle plush will encourage any kid to come out of his shell
and play.
512 Tiny Acorn
Value: $75
Donor: Tiny Acorn Portraits
Specializing in newborns, children, seniors, families and even pets,
Tiny Acorn Portraits is a Minneapolis studio dedicated to making each
session completely personalized. Capture a great moment with this $75
gift certificate toward a studio shoot.
513 Raptor Center Basket
Value: $62
Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais, The Raptor Center
Como cares about other conservation partners across Minnesota,
including the U of M’s inspiring Raptor Center. Learn more about it with
this bald eagle plush and "Esther the Eaglet,” a true story of a rescue
and rehab. Also included are four admissions to a Saturday or Sunday
Raptors of Minnesota program. Programs are scheduled at 1:00 p.m. on
weekends.
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514 Minnesota Critter Books
Value: $87
Donor: K&M International Inc., Waterfall Ridge
Foster an early love of the outdoors with this cute collection of books
about Minnesota critters: "Wally the Walleye," "Bushy Tail Squirrel's
First Day Out," "The Great Bird Adventure," and "The Great Caterpillar
Adventure." A yellow and red caterpillar plush is also included.
515 Savanna Adventure
Value: $83
Donor: Fiesta
The only safe way to cuddle up to a large cat is with this 32'' laydown tiger plush and lion plush. Also included, a Savannah Adventure Floor Puzzle, Paint with Water Safari, and "Big Book of Big Animals."
516 Giraffe Themed Baby Accessory Kit
Value: $165
This 6 to 12 month baby accessories basket is clearly inspired by Como
Zoo’s African Hoofstock remodel, including a giraffe stool, blanket, leggings,
onesie, bib, mealtime set, giraffe zooties, and hand knit giraffe hat.
517 Back to School Backpack
Value: $159
Donor: Jean McGough
Your grandchild will look forward to going back to school in this Kipling
backpack in breezy turquoise, filled with all the essential school supplies.
518 Big Thrill All Day Package
Value: $174
Donor: Big Thrill Factory
Eat, play and celebrate at the Twin Cities' #1 family entertainment
destination for bowling, laser tag, arcade games, mini golf, trampolines
and more! Enjoy six unlimited All Day Play Packages at the Big Thrill
Factory in Minnetonka.
519 Baby Fashionista Zebra Basket
Value: $145
Accessorize baby with always-fashionable zebra stripe blanket, leggings,
onesie, bib, zebra zooties and hand knit zebra hat all in size 6 to 12
months. Also included, a cute zebra stool.
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520 Living Wild
Value: $101
Donor: K&M International, Judy Cleveland
Read up on the amazing animals of the African savanna with this
collection of Living Wild books by Melissa Gish about meerkats, jaguars,
rhinoceroses, chimpanzees, and camels. Go on a pretend safari with
the included E-Team Eco Rescue African Rhino Rescue Set, plush
chimpanzee and plush cheetah.
521 Girl’s Jewelry Starter Kit
Value: $72
Donor: Cool Jewels by Phillips International
Any girl will love this treasure chest of nature-themed jewelry including
an owl necklace, owl earrings, turtle necklace, turtle earrings, dragonfly
necklaces, two bracelets with charms, and butterfly earrings.
522 Biblio Baby Books
Value: $82
Donor: K&M International, Friend of Como
A collection of books and toys for the baby biblio: "My First Peek-a-Boo,"
"Who Says 'Roar,'” "Giraffes Can’t Dance," "Little Tiger," Zoo Friend
hand puppets, Fuzzballs giraffe and tiger and Hug’Em giraffe plush.
523 Circus Juventas
Value: $100
Donor: Circus Juventas
Circus Juventas’ most advanced young performers will be swinging
through the looking glass this summer in “Wonderland,” a themed
circus show inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Enjoy two
tickets to this frequently sold-out summer spectacular, running July 29
through August 14. Also included, two t-shirts and a video of “1001
Nights,” CJ’s 2015 Summer Circus.
524 Zebra Basket
Value: $60
The Zebra’s racy stripes are hard to resist in this fun collection for little
kids complete with Zebra plush, Zebra socks, Zebra nylon reusable bag,
Baby Zebra book, Zebra chunky book, and "A Zebra's World" book.
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525 Animal Parade! Value: $177
Donor: Jean McGough
Your toddler will love pulling this mini painted wooden wagon filled with five
Mary Meyer soft and snuggly stuffed animals and a soft blanket for nap time.
526 Family Four Pack
Value: $973
Donor: Candyland, City of Saint Paul Aquatics, Izzy's Ice Cream,
Minnesota Transportation Museum, Pizza Luce, Science Museum of
Minnesota, Stages Theatre Company, SteppingStone Theatre, The Malt
Shop Restaurant
Make great family memories this summer with our family 4-pack full of fun
things to do with your kids all season long. Dive in with an annual family
pool pass for City of Saint Paul Aquatics, a family pass to the Minnesota
Transportation Museum, and a trip to Science Museum of Minnesota (with
four vouchers good for a museum admission and omnitheater show). Take
in a show at SteppingStone Theatre this season, or choose from
productions like "Magic Tree House," "The Velveteen Rabbit," "Stone
Soup," and "Shrek the Musical" at the Stages Theatre Company. Don’t
forget the goodies, with gift certificates to Izzy's Ice Cream Café (4 Single
sugar or cake cones), Pizza Luce ($25), Malt Shop ($10), and Candyland ($25).
527 Giraffes on the Go!
Value: $45
Start the little ones learning about the world’s largest land mammal with
this pint-sized giraffe plush backpack, stainless Safari Animals water
bottle, and a book, "Baby Animals in Grasslands."
528 Turtles and Frogs at Play
Value: $95
Heroes in a half shell, check out this turtle-powered basket of lawn toys,
including a turtle lawn mower, turtle cement truck, turtle dump truck
and frog bulldozer.
529 Cutie Pie, Butterfly!
Value: $102
Bring the wonder of Blooming Butterflies home with this Cutie Pie
Butterfly Chair, Cutie Pie Butterfly Cart, butterfly net, flower watering
can, and Cutie Pie Butterfly Bug House.
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530 Go and Grow Giraffes
Value: $138
Como Zoo’s cutest-ever baby giraffe Frances is the inspiration behind
this cuddly baby basket complete with best-ever giraffe baby play mat,
giraffe print throw blanket, Little Tikes Go & Grow Lil' Rollin' Giraffe
Ride-On, and two hardcover giraffe themed books.
531 Giraffes Galore Baby Basket
Value: $118
Swaddle your new grandchild in this giraffe print bamboo swaddle
blanket, as soft as the velvet on baby Frances’s ossicones (that’s zoo talk
for “horn-like protuberances.”) Also included, Sophie la Giraffe book and
toy, Carter's size 3 months sleeper, Go Gaga Giraffe playtime pal, Snuggle
and Teethe Giraffe and a Go Gaga spiral car seat giraffe activity toy.
532 Mealtime Fun
Value: $96
Donor: K&M International, Judy Cleveland, Red Balloon Bookshop
A collection of hard to find plush animals for the discerning future
zookeeper: Sweet and Sassy Ring-Tailed Lemur, colorful plush monkey,
Sweet and Sassy Tiger, Sweet and Sassy Snake, Hug’ Ems Elephant,
Sweet and Sassy Penguin. Also included: kid-safe and earth-friendly
reusable placemat with dry erase markers and $10 gift card to Red
Balloon with the book "Time to Eat" by Steve Jenkins.
533 Animal Bench
Value: $30
Bring a little bit of Como Zoo to your backyard garden with this
charming, child-sized bench with Safari-themed decorative relief.
534 For the Little Explorer
Value: $113
Donor: K&M International, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., Warm Fuzzy Toys
This Little Explorer package includes everything but the pith helmet:
Beastly Explorer Pack with flashlight and binoculars; tiger hard hat with
light; on-the-go lights with straps for your shoes and wrists, Discovery
Squad Light Up Torch; E-team Eco Rescue Team African Giraffe
Research Set; Anatomy model Giraffe; "Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Guides for a Greener Planet: The Kid's Guide to Exploring Nature,"
and "I am NOT a Dinosaur!" by Will Lach.
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535 Monkey Kids Basket
Value: $110
Donor: Stephen Joseph, Inc.
Let the kids monkey around with this primate-inspired basket, including
a unisex monkey back pack, lunchbox, t-shirt, hat and other gift items.
536 Giraffes, Giraffes, Giraffes
Value: $67
Mixed media original 8” x 8” framed artwork inspired by the 2016
Sunset Affair theme "Sundown on the Savanna" abstract. Also included,
a pink giraffe plush.
537 Growth Chart
Value: $65
Donor: John and DeAnne Bennett
A Growth Chart the kids won’t grow out of! This lovely “Wood from the
Hood” growth chart is made from American elm reclaimed from right
here in St. Paul. With a simple design that can hang in your home for
years and years, it measures kids from toddler to driver’s license – 18"
all the way to 6' 4". Crisp, black screen-printed measurements, finished
with an environmentally friendly but durable clear finish, and included
mounting hardware.
538 Bungee Chairs
Value: $60
Bust out these bungee chairs whenever the day requires a fun way
to do some lounging! The bungee seat is flexible yet strong enough
to provide a safe cradle for you to relax in, while the lightweight and
durable steel frame can be quickly collapsed for easy portability and
storage. Great for sideline viewing and dorm room decor in pink and
purple and blue and purple.
539 Big Linde Forklift Pedal Ride-on
Value: $350
Bob the Builder fans will flip over this “Big Linde Forklift Pedal Rideon,” a pint-size forklift complete with removable operator’s cab with
adjustable stroke stand and lockable seat carrier. Can we build it? Yes,
we can!
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HOME & GARDEN
600 Front Avenue Pottery Dinner Set
Value: $454
Donor: Front Avenue Pottery and Tile Co.
Set an unforgettable table with gorgeous stoneware from Front Avenue
Pottery & Tile Company, just a stone’s throw from Como. This 20 piece,
hand-thrown dinner set for four features dinner plates, salad plates,
bread plates, bowls and cups custom-made for Sunset Affair.
601 Viking Snowman
Value: $160
Deck the halls this season with this super cute Viking Snowman set.
Skol!
602 Candle Basket
Value: $45
Donor: Cindy Peterson
These three gorgeous candles will keep your table glowing all winter
long.
A PART OF
YOUR HOME,
A PART OF YOUR
COMMUNITY.
“Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation.
©2014 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. MS1403-0070
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603 Frida Kahlo Pillow
Value: $65
Donor: Jennifer Downham
Frida Kahlo and Dia de los Muertos sugar skulls mix it up in this clever
and colorful handmade decorator pillow.
604 Bison Statue
Value: $70
Donor: Bill Paddock
Como Zoo’s bison are too big for the backyard, but this bronze bison
statue should fit nicely on your desk. A limited edition piece, numbered
5732 out of 9500 produced.
605 Giraffe Clock
Value: $55
Keep Como time going all year round with this charming giraffe clock,
inspired by the residents of our African Hoofstock building.
606 For the Garden Lover
Value: $123
Donor: Gertens, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Terrace Horticultural
Books
Explore the 1,200 acres of gardens and tree collections, prairie and
woods and miles of trails of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with
four VIP passes good for free admission. Plant some inspiration after
your visit with a Gertens $25 Plant Card to be used to purchase living
plants: trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, tropical plants, Christmas
living wreaths, garlands and trees. Learn about plants with "The Potted
Herb," "A Feast of Weeds," "The Essence of Paradise" and "The
Complete Houseplant Survival Manual."
607 Arden Shoreview Animal Health
Value: $200
Donor: Arden Shoreview Animal Hospital
Take your domesticated animal companion in for the works with $200
of veterinary medical professional services at Arden Shoreview Animal
Hospital, voted the “Best Place for Pet Care” for six years running by the
readers of Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Good for such services as wellness
examination, nail trims, anal gland expression, diagnostic examination,
dental procedures, surgery, nutritional consultation or end of life
consultation. Our motto is "The Best Animal Care by People who Care" and
we look forward to meeting you and your special pet. Expires June 2017.
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608 Artisan Bird Bath
Value: $175
Donor: Nature's Yardifacts
The birds in your backyard can bathe in style with this Artisan bird bath
with glazed ceramic framing a tulip centerpiece.
609 Framed Fern Drawing
Value: $50
Donor: Thomas Harbaugh
The fine-grained details of Como’s lush fern room are captured in this
framed drawing by long-time Como volunteer Thomas Harbaugh.
610 Bronze Eagle Statue
Value: $222
Donor: Bill Paddock
Artist Ronald Van Ruyckevelt captures “the sovereign of the skies” in
this bronze eagle statuette created exclusively for The Franklin Mint.
611 Peacock Quilt
Value: $100
Teal, azure, and cerulean swirl together in this handsewn Peacock Quilt
wall hanging.
612 Mister Rogers' Mix N Match
Value: $10
Donor: Judy Cleveland
Hello, Neighbor. You’ll find cardigans galore in Mister Rogers' mix-andmatch magnetic wardrobe. Features a variety of outfits, puppet friends,
and the Neighborhood Trolley. Package opens up to show the houses
and streets of everyone's favorite neighborhood. You will have the
happiest refrigerator with these magnets!
613 Ninja Mega Kitchen System
Value: $217
Donor: Deb and Mike Hogenson, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Mix, blend, juice and process all of your favorite foods with the highpowered Ninja Mega Kitchen System. Make smoothies in a hurry for you
or the whole family, mix bread and dessert dough in mere seconds and
cut your food prep time in half with the even chopping performance of
the food processor attachment. Try new recipes with this "Healing Tonics:
Next Level Juices, Smoothies, and Elixirs for Health and Wellness."
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614 Peace Angel
Value: $70
Donor: Grasslands Road
Add a little piece of heaven to your garden this summer with this
charming, winged Peace Angel statue.
615 Mother Earth Gardens
Value: $128
Donor: Gift Street, Mother Earth Gardens
Make your backyard garden even more beautiful with this giant metal
flower and a metal frog, a gift certificate to Mother Earth Gardens,
garden bag, gift bags, seeds, and a garden ornament.
616 Framed Star Lily Painting
Value: $50
Donor: Thomas Harbaugh
One of the iconic blooms from Como’s Sunken Garden, the Star Lily is
the focus of this framed painting by long-time Como volunteer Thomas
Harbaugh.
617 The Wildcat Sanctuary
Value: $71
Donor: Leosco, The Wildcat Sanctuary
Our friends at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone allow all of their
rescued cats to live wild at heart. This Wildcat Sanctuary gift basket
includes a 10'' lion plush and 10'' lioness plush, four Surly/ Tiger
Taproom pint glasses, t-shirt, white tiger print and more.
618 3D Panda Art
Value: $300
Donor: Christiansen & Associates
Perfect for a kid’s room, this 3D Panda art comes alive from every angle.
619 BloomStruck Hydrangea
Value: $120
Donor: Bailey Nurseries Inc.
Depending on soil pH, these three Endless Summer BloomStruck
hydrangeas will produce rose-pink, violet or blue flower heads. Because
of BloomStruck's extremely strong stems, above average heat tolerance
and great disease resistance —especially to powdery mildew— it is a
perfect combination of beauty and hardiness for your garden!
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620 Twist-n-Shout Hydrangea
Value: $120
These three Twist-n-Shout Endless Summer hydrangeas produce
amazing pink or periwinkle flower blooms from early summer all the
way through fall. Vivid color, sturdy red stems and deep green foliage
will keep your garden stunning all summer long.
621 Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea
Value: $120
Strawberry Sundae® is a delicious new compact hydrangea with
flowers that emerge creamy white in mid-summer, changing to pink
and finally to strawberry red. The flowers will remind you of a refreshing
strawberry sundae ice cream treat on a hot summer afternoon. These
three hydrangea plants can add color to a small-space garden or
container and the fantastic flower color lasts well into fall.
622 Little Devil
Value: $120
This exciting improvement in ninebark has an upright spreading habit
and fine textured, dark foliage that sets it apart from other ninebark.
It is also mildew resistant, with clusters of small purplish-white flowers
in June that contrast nicely with the burgundy foliage. Go home with
three low maintenance plants that adapt to wet or dry soil.
623 Technito Arborvitae
Value: $120
Technito Arborvitae is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with
a distinctive pyramidal form. Great for hedges, these three First
Editions Technito Arborvitae will thrive in full sun to partial shade.
624 Music Box-Yellow Blend
Value: $105
An ideal accent that will bring harmony to your garden, these three
Music Box Easy Elegance shrub roses sing with double blooms of
creamy yellow centers surrounded by delicate pink blends. An ever
blooming mound of radiant blossoms sits atop glossy medium green
foliage that is resistant to disease.
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625 Pinktopia
Value: $105
These three Pinktopia are ideal accents or hedge plants. Masses of
pink flowers are surrounded by dark green foliage and red new growth,
creates a beautiful contrast.
626 Como Park Rose
Value: $105
Como Park Rose is blanketed in stunning lightly-scented red flowers
at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid fall. Glossy, dark
green foliage and neat, upright, mounded habit is especially attractive
covered in huge clusters of bright red blossoms. Take a little Como
home with three Como Park Roses.
627 Hammocks
Value: $140
These two portable hammocks are perfect for lounging on the go!
They are made of a durable powder-coated steel frame and have a
weight capacity of 250 lbs. They include a pillow and carrying bag for
easy transportation and storage. These portable hammocks require no
assembly and come with a one-year warranty.
628 Polar Trailer
Value: $249
Donor: Clam Corp.
From small to big backyard jobs, the NEW LG600 Hybrid is the perfect
solution. Don’t let the size fool you, it boasts a load capacity of 600 lbs.
and has the “Original Tilt and Pivot Frame” making it easy to maneuver.
This newly designed trailer can be converted to a cart easily and back to a
trailer at a moment's notice. This combined with its high clearance tubular
frame allows for a cleaner dump than the competition! Extremely versatile
for a variety of situations and projects around the house or on the farm.
629 Toro Personal Pace Recycler Lawn Mower
Value: $379
Donor: The Toro Company
Keep your lawn trimmed with this ingenious recycler lawn mower
featuring a Personal Pace® Self Propel system that automatically adjusts
to your walking speed. Bag on Demand allows you to switch from
mulching to bagging in seconds while leaving the bag on the mower.
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700 Beautycounter Products
Value: $220
Donor: Marin Nelson
Get a worry-free glow with these Beautycounter Safe, Non-Toxic, HighPerforming personal care products! Join the movement and protect your
family by using Beautycounter, a proven safe product line that bans 1,100
toxic ingredients. Basket includes: Gentle Exfoliator polishing cream, Every
Night hydrating cream, Lustro Face Oil, Radiance Firming Complex, and a
Beautycounter travel pouch. You will also receive a one hour beauty
consultation from Marin Nelson, Beautycounter senior manager.
701 Explore the Twin Cities
Value: $295
Donor: Barbette, Candyland, Kyatchi, Lions Tap, Lola's Lakehouse,
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Sovereign Kitchen and Bar, Rocco Altobelli,
Textile Center, The Bakken Museum
Discover some of the Twin Cities’ hidden treasures and best kept secrets
with a 1-year subscription to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Make an electrifying
visit to the The Bakken Museum with four admission passes, and weave into
the Textile Center with a one-year individual membership. Then sample
some great local food with gift certificates to Barbette ($40 gift card good
for Sunday-Wednesday 5-10 p.m.), Kyatchi ($40), Lions Tap ($10), Lola's
Lakehouse ($25), Sovereign Kitchen and Bar ($25) and Candyland ($25). Get
your nails done at Rocco Altobelli Salon with a $20 gift certificate.
702 Zebra Print Bag
Value: $90
Donor: Howard's Jewelry, Friend of Como
Have a wild time on the beach with this safari-ready zebra print bag, giraffe
beach towel, giraffe sunglasses and plastic zebra tumbler with straw.
703 Bench Mark Sun Reader
Value: $79
Donor: eyebobs, LLC
Set the bar for style! These ultra cool Bench Mark reading glasses are
anything but standard issue. Unisex style features +1.50 magnification,
and includes hard black case and cleaning cloth.
704 Custom Shirt
Value: $150
Donor: Judd Frost Clothiers
Experience the best in style with this certificate for a Skip Gambert
custom-made men’s dress shirt from Wayzata’s Judd Frost Clothiers.
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705 Piano Wire Necklace and Bracelet
Value: $152
“Upcycling” is a cool way to conserve — that’s why we love this clever
necklace and bracelet set in silver and gray tones and made from
piano wire.
706 IDUN Gift Card
Value: $200
Donor: IDUN
Idun owner Dahlia Brue’s Cathedral Hill shop is the most carefully
curated collection of cool clothes this side of the Mississippi. Indulge
with a $200 Idun gift card to start a Selby Avenue shopping spree.
707 Aztec Cape and Black Pouchette
Value: $168
Make a bold fashion statement with this wearable black and white
reversible circle cape from Charlie Paige with an Aztec motif, and
Dooney and Bourke’s Ginger Pouchette in Black.
708 Doggie Daycare
Value: $65
Donor: DownTown Dogs
Feel guilty Fluffy is in a crate all day? Fido have extra energy to burn?
Downtown Dogs is the answer! Check out the best in canine care
with two free days of doggie daycare at their Minneapolis location,
convenient to International Market Square and Target Field.
709 Sterling Silver Rings
Value: $209
Donor: R.S. Covenant
Ring Bling: six sterling silver rings with cubic zirconia stones, in assorted
sizes.
710 Therapeutic Harp and Reiki Healing
Value: $165
Donor: Nancy Feinthel and Terri Tacheny
The favorite harpist of Como’s Primates, Terri Tacheny will play soothing
songs during this 45-50 minute Reiki Healing Session.
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711 Butterfly Necklace and Earrings
Value: $126
Donor: Bamboo
“Blooming Butterflies” is the inspiration behind this beautiful swallowtail
crystal butterfly necklace and earrings.
712 Massage
Value: $70
Donor: Jackson Chiropractic Clinic
Jackson Chiropractic Clinic in Vadnais Heights has been a leader in the
field of complementary care, including massage therapy and myofascial
release. Feel your tension melt away with this voucher for a 1-hour
massage from Jackson Chiropractic Clinic (expires Dec. 31, 2016).
713 Vera Bradley Bag "Weekender"
Value: $98
This roomy carry-on travel bag in Vera Bradley signature Pink Swirl fabric
offers both organization and flexibility. Five inner pockets keep smaller
items organized, while the front zip pocket keeps travel necessities both
convenient and secure. The two back slip pockets are perfect for a cell
phone or boarding passes, and the trolley sleeve allows the Weekender
to piggyback on your rolling luggage.
714 MartinPatrick3
Value: $125
Donor: MartinPatrick3
MartinPatrick3 is dedicated to making men look and feel their best,
at home or around town. Their collection mixes furniture, apparel,
apothecary, and other design elements in one attractive space at 212
Third Avenue North. Go for a looksee with this $125 gift certificate
exclusively for the guests of Sunset Affair.
715 Aloe Up Sun & Skin Care Products
Value: $50
Donor: Aloe up Sun & Skin Care
For centuries, people of the tropics have used Aloe Vera Gel to soothe
and heal dry, chapped skin after exposure to water, wind and sun. Aloe
Up continues this ancient tradition by basing our sun and skin care
products with generous amounts of Aloe Vera Gel or Aloe Vera Oil. In
addition to its healing properties, Aloe Vera Gel has the same PH as
your skin, allowing the Aloe-based sun and skin care products in this
collection to quickly and effectively soak into your skin.
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716 Kentucky Derby Style Press Hat
Value: $225
Donor: Angies Hat's
Keep the sun off your face while you earn serious style points in this
Kentucky Derby-worthy wide brim summer straw by Angie’s Hats. Since
2006 Minnesota milliner Angie Hall Sandifer has created fashionable
hats from her studio in St. Paul’s Lowertown that have been worn
everywhere from the Kentucky Derby to The Royal Ascot.
717 Forage Modern Workshop
Value: $100
Donor: Forage Modern Workshop
Forage Modern Workshop offers a curated collection of goods for the
modern lifestyle. From credenzas to candles, pieces are selected from
small studios and brands — real people who do real work — that have
stories, that add value to their communities and can make a room look
amazing. Check it out with a $100 gift card for the best of Midwest
Modern at Forage Modern Workshop.
718 Live the Fab Life
Value: $373
Donor: Intelligent Nutrients, The Mood
Be pure, unadulterated and wild everyday with Intelligent Nutrients’
OneBody cleanser, refiner, moisturizer, lip delirium, and sanitizer — the
all-natural beauty line created by "the father of Safe Cosmetics" and
Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher. Also included, a gift certificate
good for a gel polish manicure, a gel polish pedicure and a luxury
pedicure from sought after nail experts Markus Deshler and Jill Fettig at
the new Saint Paul nail salon, The Mood.
719 Giraffe Glam
Value: $105
Donor: Friend of Como, Howard's Jewelry
Our elegant herd of giraffes are the inspiration behind this long-and-lean
grey geo stripe tunic top, giraffe pendant necklace, and leather bracelet,
all set for safe-keeping in the accompanying Pyramid Giraffe Jewelry Box.
720 Family Haircuts
Value: $111
Donor: Salon Levante
Sharpen up your whole family’s look with gift certificates good for three
haircuts, one especially for men, with Dwight, Brad, and Chuck, all at
Salon Levante in Uptown Minneapolis.
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721 Handmade Bracelet
Value: $175
Donor: Scarborough Fair
As a studio jeweler, Minneapolis’s Darlene Richter follows in the
tradition of the Arts & Crafts Movement, with emphasis on creativity,
artistic design and workmanship in the pieces she makes, including
this one of a kind sterling silver "Wave" bangle bracelet. Crafted from
hammered sterling with 5 mm garnet, amethyst and citrine cabochons
set in sterling tube settings.
722 Look Your Best!
Value: $125
Donor: Tranquility Spa Salon
Whether you want to enhance your natural beauty or just escape from
the trials of a long day, Tranquility Spa Salon offers a retreat tailored
to your specific needs. Refresh with a Tranquility Spa Salon haircut,
eyebrow shape and $40 in product.
723 Roy D. Sun Reader
Value: $79
Donor: eyebobs, LLC
Don’t bother with dull reading glasses ever again — instead reach for
the raw edge, funky frame design of the Roy D. women’s sun reader.
These pink tortoise beauties (magnification +2.00) include a green hard
case and cleaning cloth.
724 Accessorize!
Value: $180
Donor: Bibelot, Flo Dougherty, Landre Gifts, Rocco Altobelli, Schuler
Shoes
Add just the right finishing touches to your look with gift certificates
to Rocco Altobelli ($20), Schuler Shoes ($50) and Bibelot ($50). Also
included are two hand-dyed scarves and a brown Kipling purse
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800 Ride Along with a Saint Paul Police Officer
Value: $100
Donor: Saint Paul Police Department
Ride along with St. Paul’s Finest, for a glimpse of real-life police work.
Winner must be at least 18 years old with a spotless criminal record
(required background check prior to ride-along).
801 Lust for Life
Value: $299
Donor: FlyOver America, Minnesota Zip Line & Adventures, Vertical
Endeavors Indoor Rock Climbing Facility
Are the kids climbing the walls this summer? Then take them to Vertical
Endeavors Indoor Rock Climbing Facility with a Family Day Pass plus
rentals for five climbers. Keep the thrills coming with a canopy tour at
Minnesota Zip Line & Adventures, and two tickets to FlyOver America at
the MOA.
802 Saints Tickets
Value: $100
Donor: Platinum Bank
Enjoy four tickets behind home plate at CHS Field when the St. Paul
Saints take on the Sioux Falls Canaries, August 11 at 7:05 p.m.
803 Hockey Gloves
Value: $150
Donor: True Temper
Protect your knuckles with these True brand hockey gloves, featuring
ZPalm interchangeable palm technology that allows players to
effortlessly change the glove’s palm with any of our four additional
palm options within seconds, instantly transforming the glove to the
individual player’s game and needs. Size 14” for the big fellas.
804 Get Curling!
Value: $250
Donor: Erik Ordway
Founded in 1912, St. Paul’s curling club is the largest in the country with
over 1,200 members. Come find out what makes this frozen game the
coolest competition in the Olympic Winter Games! This experience
starts with a 30 minute instructional lesson, followed by the opportunity
to play a game with your group of eight people. Erik Ordway, the donor
and an experienced curler, will be on hand to share his tricks and tips on
how to best sweep and slide. Available weekdays between 11-2:30; no
food or beverage included but is available for an additional fee.
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805 Gopher Hockey Tickets
Value: $120
Donor: Jill Sadler
Watch the Gopher Men’s Hockey team take on Michigan on January 14,
2017; time of game to be determined at mygophersports.com.
806 Fitbit Alta™
Value: $129
Donor: Laura Fries and John Cox
Motivation is your best accessory with the Fitbit Alta™. Track your steps,
distance, calories burned, active minutes, hourly activity & stationary
time. Fitbit Alta™ helps you stay active throughout the day by giving
you friendly reminders to move and celebrating when you do. Fitbit
Alta™ automatically recognizes and records exercises for you, so you
can keep track of your workouts without ever pushing a button. With
a collection of metal, leather and classic accessory bands, Fitbit Alta™
makes it easy to create a look that fits the occasion.
807 Lynx Tickets
Value: $350
Donor: Xcel Energy
See Minnesota’s winningest team in 2016, the WNBA’s Minnesota
Lynx, with two lower level tickets to the September 2nd game against
Washington at 7 p.m. Also included is a genuine team basketball signed
by members of the 2015 Lynx with a letter of authenticity.
808 Annual Family Pool Pass
Value: $650
Donor: City of Saint Paul Aquatics
Go off the deep end with a 12-month annual family pool pass for City of
Saint Paul Aquatics, good for up to five family members with privileges
at three pools: Como, Highland and the Great River Water Park.
809 Lowertown Blues and Funk Festival
Value: $200
Donor: Western Bank
Mears Park is where it’s all happening for the 3rd annual Lowertown
Blues and Funk Festival on July 23. See headliners Booker T. Jones and
Corey Stevens and Bernard Allison Group on Saturday, July 23 with four
VIP wristbands with access to great viewing areas, private seating, up
close contact with performers and complimentary food and beverage.
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810 For the Outdoorsy Person
Value: $100
Donor: Half Price Books
This woodsy collection of books is just right for the cabin library:
"Minnesota Camping" from Moon Outdoors Press; "Heart and Blood:
Living with Deer in America;" "Oh Ranger! True Stories from our
National Parks." And, Canoes, Loons and Wild Places Notecards, Wood
Grain Sticky Notes, 10 to 1 Survival Tool, Woodland Animals Playing
Cards, and a 15% off coupon good at any Twin Cities Half Price Books.
811 Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce 2017 Annual Meeting
Value: $200
Donor: Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
For more than 140 years, the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
has served as a gateway to business advantage. Through exceptional
events and powerful advocacy efforts, the Chamber gives members
a significant edge in a competitive marketplace. Take part in the
Chamber’s popular annual meeting with two free tickets to the February
2017 event (date to be determined).
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812 Saturday at the Ballpark
Value: $233
Donor: Redpath and Company
See the Minnesota Twins take on the Seattle Mariners at 6:10 p.m. with
four tickets on Saturday, September 24, from section K, row 3.
813 Find Your Balance
Value: $80
Donor: Balance for Life Fitness Center
Find your balance with four yoga classes at Balance for Life Fitness
Center in Arden Hills. Balance for Life Fitness Center® is a Personal
Training, Pilates & Massage studio that provides one-on-one training
and small group classes for women and men of all ages who are
interested in maintaining and developing their health and wellness
in a non-intimidating and non-competitive atmosphere. Not your
typical health club, they are a "by appointment only" training studio
specializing in weight loss and injury rehab and committed to getting
you the results you are after (Expires 11/30/2016).
814 Yeti Cooler
Value: $300
The YETI Tundra 35 Cooler is the best road trip companion you’ll ever
meet, and it’s guaranteed Grizzly-proof! This ultra-portable model from
YETI’s Tundra line is small enough to easily carry while still packing in 20
cans. Thanks to 2 - 3 inches of cold-retaining insulation and extra-thick UVresistant polyethylene walls, it will keep your ice icy in all conditions.
815 Fore!
Value: $204
Donor: Como Golf Course
Bring a foursome to play the Como 18 Hole Golf Course, nestled
behind the historic Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and just across
Lexington Parkway from the scenic Lake Como. The shorter, sporty
course has a par 70, plays 5,581 yards from the middle tees, and has a
rating of 67.5 and a slope of 122. Golf carts included!
816 Jawaahir Dance Company and The Cassandra School
Value: $280
Donor: Jawaahir Dance Company and The Cassandra School
Teaching Middle Eastern and belly dancing for thirty years, the Jawaahir
Dance Company will get you in the groove. These two gift certificates
are good for a 10-week session of beginner dance classes.
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817 Minnesota Sword Club
Value: $153
Donor: Minnesota Sword Club
Throw down some serious “Game of Thrones” skills with this gift
certificate for two months of medieval combat instruction or Olympic
fencing training at the Minnesota Sword Club. Equipment use included
and only for new members.
818 Escape MSP
Value: $140
Donor: MN Pro Paintball/Escape MSP
Like an indoor adventure? Try out two free admissions to Escape MSP:
Your team of 4-10 players are locked in a fully-themed room with clocks,
locks and secret passages and two goals; collect the hidden asset
and escape the room before time runs out! To complete your mission
you will need your wits, teamwork & a lot of critical thinking. Expires
December 31, 2016. For an outdoor challenge check out MN Pro
Paintball with four gift certificates good for $20 off.
819 Root for the Home Team
Value: $168
Donor: Space Center
Root, root, root for the home team in four of the best seats at Target
Field on Saturday, August 13th to see the Twins take on the Kansas City
Royals. See the spectacle from four fantastic seats in section 6, row 5
behind the Twins dugout closest to home plate.
820 Nice Ride
Value: $98
Donor: Nice Ride
Grab the summer by the handlebars and curb that carbon footprint with
a one-year subscription to Nice Ride, the Twin Cities’ public bike sharing
system. You can pedal from some of the coolest corners in Minneapolis
and St. Paul in seconds with a convenient Nice Ride key. Package comes
with Nice Ride T-shirt and pair of socks.
821 Oak Marsh Golf Course
Value: $68
Donor: Oak Marsh Golf Course
Tee up your next golf outing at Oakdale’s Oak Marsh Golf Course with
this certificate good for two 18-hole green fees, valid Monday-Thursday
only and cart not included.
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822 Park Tavern
Value: $520
Donor: Park Tavern
Strike it big with a bowling party for up to 40 people at the Park Tavern in
St. Louis Park. Shoes included! (Advance reservations required. Maximum
6 lanes. Minimum 6 people per lane and party time up to 2 hours.)
823 PedalPub Twin Cities, LLC
Value: $116
Donor: PedalPub Twin Cities, LLC
The PedalPub® is the Bike with the Barrel!® Their mission is to provide
a fun, safe, environmentally-friendly way for groups of eight to sixteen
adults to get some light exercise and fresh air while touring interesting
parts of town on a big Dutch-made bike. Try it yourself with two mixer
tour certificate good for 2 seats on any PedalPub TC Mixer Tour. (Expires
10/31/2016)
824 Pool and Yacht Club Membership
Value: $1,000
Donor: Pool & Yacht Club
Located on the shores of the mighty Mississippi in Lilydale, the Pool
and Yacht Club calls itself “the best kept secret in the Twin Cities.”
Enjoy a one-year membership with all its privileges. (Certificate MUST
be redeemed within 60 days of issue. One-year Complimentary
Membership available only once per household.)
825 2016 Escort the Pig Package
Value: $150
Donor: Saint Paul Saints
“Little Red Porkette”is the name of this year's Prince-inspired St. Paul
Saints mascot, and you can be part of her purple reign when you take
part in the official “Escort the Pig” to home plate during the pre-game
ceremony at CHS Field on Friday, September 2, during "Como Friends"
day at the Saints. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity includes four Saint
Paul Saints tickets, four Saints caps, and the best photo opportunity
you’ll see all summer.
826 St. Croix National Golf & Event Center
Value: $120
Donor: St. Croix National Golf & Event Center
Take a day away to play St. Croix National, voted “Most Hospitable"
golf course by the Minnesota Business Journal, with a full 18 hole round
for two players. Cart included.
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827 Go Twins!
Value: $204
Donor: Winthrop & Weinstine
See the Twins take on the KC Royals on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7:10 p.m.
with four tickets in the Home Plate Box, Section 119, Row 9, Seats 21-24.
828 Hit the Jackpot
Value: $100
Donor: Minnesota Lottery
Take your chances with $100 worth of Minnesota State Lottery tickets.
One of them could be a winner! You must be 18 years or older to bid.
829 Arthur Murray Dance Studio Minneapolis
Value: $129
Donor: Arthur Murray Dance Studio Minneapolis
Whether you want to waltz at a wedding or tango till morning, this one
week membership to Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Minneapolis will get
your feet moving. You’ll receive one introductory lesson, one group lesson,
one practice lesson, and one follow-up private lesson. This membership
must be used at the Minneapolis location for new members only.
830 Timberwolves Team Signed Ball
Value: $200
Donor: Xcel Energy
Hey Sports Fans, check out this collectible basketball signed by members
of the 2015-2016 Timberwolves team. (Includes letter of authenticity.)
831 Tanners Brook Golf Club
Value: $310
Donor: Gerald G. Adams, Tanners Brook Golf Club
Golf Forest Lake’s picturesque Tanner's Brook Golf Club designed by
former PGA Tour player Dave Tentis of White Bear Lake. This package
includes a foursome of golf, golf cart, valid Monday - Friday only, and
Saturday and Sunday after 10:00 a.m. and a $100 gift card for food,
beverage and/or Pro Shop merchandise.
832 Yard Games!
Value: $102
Don’t leave home without these yard games perfect for summer travel:
Bocce Ball set, Bag Toss, Ladder Toss, and Badminton Set.
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833 Birdie Babe Golf Bag
Value: $219
Donor: Birdie Babe Golf
Sport a few spots from Como Zoo when you hit the links with the
Birdie Babe Cheetah Women's Golf Hybrid Cart Bag. This hybrid
design combines the best features of a cart bag and a stand bag into
one awesome bag that won’t fall over when you set it down. Features
include a removable cart strap, a valuables pocket, tee holder, and a
large insulated cooler pocket with room for several cans.
834 Driving Range
Value: $90
Donor: Joe's Sporting Goods, Three Rivers Park District
Tee up a great day of golf practice with a driving range pass to Three
Rivers Park District valid for up to $40 worth of driving range balls, and
two $25 gift certificates to Joe's Sporting Goods.
835 Twins Tickets
Value: $227
Donor: Western Bank, Friend of Como
Take the family to see the Twins take on the Kansas City Royals with four
tickets to the Sunday, August 14 game at 1:10 p.m. Also included, a
Minnesota Twins fleece blanket.
836 Day at the Races
Value: $140
Donor: Canterbury Park
Bets are on for a great day at the races at Canterbury Park, Minnesota's
premier entertainment destination, featuring live horse racing and
year round Casino Games, Poker and Simulcast Racings. This package
includes reserved clubhouse seating, admission and programs for four,
and dining for four at the clubhouse buffet. Must be used during the
2016 Live Race Meet: May 20 - Sept. 17. Not valid on any premium days.
837 Glamping Gear
Value: $290
Enjoy the great outdoors with three essential pieces of “glamour
camping” gear: a Coleman Lighted Canopy, the perfect lightweight roof
for glamour camping and patio parties and two Zero-Gravity Loungers,
designed to disperse your weight over your entire body for complete,
optimal relaxation. Two traveling side tables will hold your beverage
of choice!
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GETAWAY
900 Grand Casino
Value: $260
Donor: Grand Casino
Enjoy a one night stay in a Jacuzzi Suite, $20 off food and $20 in Grand
Play. May not be used with other coupons. Tax, alcohol and gratuity
not included. Grand Rewards Membership is required to use any of the
certificates. Guest may redeem one coupon for Grand Play per day.
Valid Sunday – Thursday at Mille Lacs or Hinckley properties.
Subject to availability.
901 Discover Duluth
Value: $308
Donor: Duluth Children's Museum, Glensheen, The Historic Congdon
Estate, Great Lakes Aquarium, New Scenic Café
It’s cooler by the lake, and this Duluth touring package is full of reasons
why. Enjoy three Family Fun passes to Duluth Children's Museum, two
standard tour passes to the historic Congdon Estate Glensheen, four
tickets to Great Lakes Aquarium, and a $50 gift card for New Scenic Café.
902 BB8 Star Wars Luggage
Value: $200
Pack everything you need for a weekend getaway to Jakku or a once-in-alifetime trek to Tatooine in this hard-cased BB8 droid-sized suitcase. With
American Tourister’s sliding handle spinner wheels, this signature “Force
Awakens” luggage will keep you traveling in style over cosmic desert
landscapes and frozen ice planets on the far edge of the solar system.
903 St. James Hotel
Value: $179
Donor: St. James Hotel
There are few places as gratifying as the St. James Hotel in Red Wing.
From eagle watching to skiing, there’s plenty to do outside. Or, stay
cozy indoors with luxurious rooms, an intimate lounge, and a pampering
space. This bed and breakfast package includes one night for two in a
beautiful Victorian guest room and breakfast for two at the Veranda.
904 White Bear Country Weekend
Value: $140
Donor: Best Western: White Bear Country Inn
Get away close to home with a one-night stay at the Best Western White
Bear Country Inn. Not valid for a Saturday night stay, New Years Eve, or
during special events.
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905 Minneapolis Marriott City Center
Value: $225
Donor: Minneapolis Marriott City Center
Check in to the nightlife in Minneapolis with this gift certificate for
a Friday or Saturday night stay for two at the Minneapolis Marriott
City Center. Enjoy two complimentary breakfast buffets (including
nonalcoholic beverages and tax) in the Northern Shores Grille the
following morning. Restrictions: Certificate must be presented at check
in. Void on high occupancy nights including Feb. 14 and Dec. 31.
906 Now Boarding
Value: $102
Donor: Now Boarding, Friend of Como
There's no place like home, but Now Boarding comes close! With a
caring staff, indoor and outdoor play areas, grooming, plus parking and
shuttle service to the nearby Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.
Enjoy a $50 gift certificate good toward your pet’s next stay, plus a giraffe
dog toy, travel bed and a blue Vittles Vault Home Travel-tainer for your
pet’s favorite food.
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907 Ride the Rails
Value: $80
Donor: Minnesota Transportation Museum
All aboard the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway! Take your family on
an excursion into Minnesota history with four Coach Ride passes on this
scenic railway.
908 Radisson Blu Mall of America
Value: $189
Donor: Radisson Blu Mall of America
What’s the only Minnesota attraction that welcomes more annual guests
than Como? That’s the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. Shop
till you drop and then stay one night in a Superior guest room at the hip
Radisson Blu hotel just a hop away. (Offer is subject to blackout dates.)
909 The Saint Paul Hotel Bed & Breakfast Package
Value: $375
Donor: The Saint Paul Hotel
Deluxe overnight hotel accommodations for two at The Saint Paul
Hotel. This special Bed & Breakfast package includes valet parking for
one vehicle per day of stay, breakfast for two, turndown service with
mineral water and special room preparation. (Based upon availability,
some dates restricted including Feb. 14 and Dec. 31.)
910 Storm Trooper Star Wars Luggage
Value: $200
Take off to a galaxy far, far away with this American Tourister Disney Star
Wars Stormtrooper Suitcase. With a Hard-Side Shell as tough as Han
Solo’s chin, 28” frame, spinner wheels, and a handle that retracts as
easily as a light sabre, you’ll make the Kessel Run in less than 12 to 14
parsecs, give or take.
911 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Value: $181
Donor: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Near Valleyfair, the Renaissance Festival and only 25 minutes from
the Mall of America — Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is the perfect place
to unwind after non-stop fun and to enjoy a night of pure relaxation.
You’ll enjoy a one-night stay in a comfortable double-occupancy room
with access to the spa, championship golf course and perks including
complimentary wi-fi, valet parking, indoor pool, and access to Dakotah!
Sport and Fitness. Two buffet meals are also included!
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WINE & DINE
1000 Cigars and Rum Collection
Value: $175
Donor: Arta Cheney
Pretend you’re Papa Hemingway with this manly assortment of eight handrolled Cuban cigars (including the famous Romeo Y Julieta), Cuban cigar
holders and three bottles of high-end rum (including the world-renowned
Havana Club label.) Take home commemorative items from Cuba: a
canvas bag; carved wooden classic car; and painting of Havana.
1001 Around the World
Value: $295
Donor: Al Vento Restaurant, Christos Greek Restaurant, Everest on
Grand, Holy Land Brand, Inc., Ichiban Japanese Steak House, Mama
Maria's Ristorante, Midtown Global Market, Sparks Restaurant, Sweet
Basil, The Anchor Fish & Chips, Willow Gate
Sample a little something from every corner of the globe with this tasty
collection of gift certificates: Al Vento Restaurant ($20), Christos Greek
Restaurant ($50), Everest on Grand ($25), Holy Land Brand, Inc. ($20),
Ichiban Japanese Steak House ($40; expires 5/4/17), Mama Maria's
Ristorante ($20), Midtown Global Market ($25), Sparks Restaurant ($20),
Sweet Basil Restaurant ($10), The Anchor Fish & Chips ($40), and Willow
Gate Chinese Restaurant ($25).
1002 Elephant Wine Rack + Wines
Value: $71
Donor: Mary Ann Evander
With more than 300 years of winemaking history, oenophiles say South
Africa’s vintages bridge the gap between the Old World and New.
Taste the difference with this collection of four specially selected South
African wines and accompanying elephant wine rack.
1003 Sip on African Wines
Value: $80
Donor: Bill and Diane Kaphing
Take home a taste of “Sunset on the Savanna” with this six-bottle set of
select African wines.
1004 W.A. Frost
Value: $100
Known for its turn-of-the-century charm, epicurean sophistication, and
the best patio in the Twin Cities, W.A. Frost has been a St. Paul favorite
for 40 years. Order up a special night out with a $100 gift certificate.
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1005 I Scream, You Scream, Make Your Own Ice Cream
Value: $158
Professional-quality soft serve ice cream, yogurt, sorbet and sherbet is
now available at home, with the Cuisinart Mix It in Soft Serve Ice Cream
Maker. Three built-in condiment dispensers make everyone's favorites extra
delicious! Just a pull of a tab sends sprinkles, chips and other mix-ins down
the chute to mix into frozen desserts as cones or bowls are filled. Operation
is fully automatic; simply pour in the ingredients and turn the dial! Includes
$25 gift card to Cub Foods for your first batch of fresh ingredients.
1006 Brunch and Lunch
Value: $175
Donor: Blue Plate Restaurant Company, French Meadow Bakery & Cafe,
Nelson Cheese + Deli, Red Stag Supper Club, Rustica Bakery
Enjoy a season’s worth of sumptuous meals when you pack your wallet with
gift certificates to these great mid-day standbys: Rustica Bakery ($50 gift
card), French Meadow Bakery & Café ($50), Red Stag Supper Club ($40;
lunch gift card valid Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m), Nelson Cheese + Deli
($10), and $25 certificate to be used at any of the Blue Plate Restaurant
Company locations: Three Squares Restaurant, The Lowry, The Freehouse,
Groveland Tap, Highland Grill, Longfellow Grill, and Edina Grill.
1007 Giraffe Print Wine Bag and Wine
Value: $48
Donor: Arta Cheney
Carry your wine with safari-style swagger in this giraffe print wine "purse,"
insulated to keep your wine chilled. Bottle of wine included.
1008 Brewery in a Box
Value: $90
Donor: Northern Brewery
This essential starter kit from Northern Brewery combines a simplified
brewing process with easy-to-use equipment, plus your choice of three
great beer recipe kits and a 'Getting Started in Homebrewing’ DVD.
1009 Gift Cards Galore
Value: $500
Donor: Kelly Griffitts
Get out of the hot kitchen this summer with a wallet full of gift cards. Enjoy
four $25 gift cards to P.F. Chang’s, two $50 gift cards to Outback Steakhouse,
four $25 gift cards to Red Robin, four $25 gift cards to Buffalo Wild Wings,
two $25 gift cards to Chili’s, and two $25 gift cards for Regal Cinemas.
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1010 Whole Grain Gift Box
Value: $80
Donor: Great Harvest Bread
For over 30 years, Great Harvest Bread has been milling whole wheat
flour daily and baking breads that are truly simple, wholesome, and
delicious. Bread. The way it ought to be. Set out a summer picnic of
great sandwiches, or set an unforgettable dinner table with this Whole
Grain Gift Box complete with fresh breads, cookies and other goodies.
1011 Buffalo Wild Wings Basket
Value: $211
Donor: Buffalo Wild Wings
Savor the flavor of Buffalo Wild Wings at home with this basket full of
four signature sauces (Honey BBQ, Spicy Garlic, Asian Zing, Medium),
two seasonings (Salt & Vinegar, Buffalo), a BWW Camelbak water bottle,
16 oz pint glass, contrast stitch cap, stylus, 8'' football, deluxe cinch bag,
shot glass shooter, wristband, and "Game On" T-shirt.
1012 Scotch Tasting Basket
Value: $137
LIke Mark Twain once said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much
good whiskey is barely enough.” Find out what he meant with this
Scotch sampler basket complete with four types of Scotch, shot glasses,
Whisky Advocate magazine, whisky rocks, and a chalkboard basket.
1013 Sweet Chocolat Basket
Value: $70
Donor: Sweet Chocolat
Sweet Chocolat is a family owned business in Arden Hills, known for
their artisan chocolates and a huge selection of handmade goodies
produced right in their factory. Sample a basket of their best animal
chocolates, and three $10 gift cards for your next trip.
1014 Gentleman Forager
Value: $517
Donor: Gentleman Forager (Mike Kempenich), Sherry Fonseth-Lais
Learn how to hunt morels and other wild mushrooms on this fun foraging
trip for four people with Mike Kempenich, the Gentleman Forager.
Explore the beauty of Minnesota’s pristine forests, while you gain
knowledge about how, when, and where great mushrooms grow. Cook up
the day’s bounty with an accompanying cookbook. (Offer valid through
October 1, 2016. Location and dates based on seasonal conditions.)
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1015 Snack Attack
Value: $107
Donor: Cafe Latte, Candyland, Droolin' Moose, Lions Tap
Satisfy your cravings! Take home Droolin' Moose Malted Milk Boulders
and Salty Bogs, gift certificates good for the Lions Tap ($10), Candyland
($25), and a whole dessert from Grand Avenue favorite Cafe Latte.
1016 Enjoy Happy Hour at Home!
Value: $138
Donor: Jean McGough
Whether you prefer the Gimlet, the Bloody Mary, the Cosmopolitan or the
Moscow Mule, Grey Goose vodka is the way to start happy hour. Includes
four Grey Goose low ball tumblers and one bottle of Grey Goose vodka.
1017 "Day of the Dead" Grown-up Coloring Party
Value: $152
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in style with four skull shot glasses, five
tequila samples, a Day of the Dead coloring book and ornaments,
artists' markers, scarf and beverage bucket.
1018 Gratien & Meyer Sparkling Wine 3 L Double Magnum
Value: $129
Donor: Little Brown Jug
France’s Saumur region of the Loire Valley is famous for its traditional
sparkling wines. Raise a glass — or several — at a summer celebration this
season with this 3-liter double Magnum of Gratien & Meyer sparkling wine.
1019 Commodore Bar and Restaurant
Value: $100
Grab a taste of the Roaring 20s at the newly restored Commodore Bar
and Restaurant, a favorite hangout for Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald. Be
sure to make reservations for St. Paul’s new “it” spot before you splurge
with a $100 gift card.
1020 Outdoor Dining Basket
Value: $152
Donor: Jean McGough
Four dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, napkins and small serving tray all
in classic blue and white batik summery pattern perfect for entertaining.
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1021 Minnesota Basket
Value: $60
Donor: Lunds and Byerlys
Taste the best Minnesota has to offer from this North-Star-State-shaped
wire basket full of Lunds and Byerlys goodies.
1022 North Loop Brew Co.
Value: $200
Donor: North Loop Brew Co.
Check out the new digs at North Loop Brew Co. with a VIP tour for up
to four people with samples of great North Loop brews like SILO, ORA
and DUCE.
1023 Martini & Rossi Asti Sparkling Wine 6 L Imperial
Value: $169
Perfect for a wedding or a big family reunion, this six liter imperial of
Martini & Rossi Asti Sparkling Wine demands an occasion.
1024 Surly Brewing Company
Value: $70
Donor: Surly Brewing Company
Show your discerning taste for beer with this Surly Sack from one
of Minneapolis’ favorite craft breweries including a men's t-shirt, a
women's t-shirt, 4 pint glasses, a hat and a $20 gift card for the Surly
Beer Hall.
1025 Three West Coast Wines
Value: $119
Donor: Nancy Koch
Sip and savor three distinctively West Coast wines — Crankcase
from Berghold Vineyards, Block Nine Pinot Noir, and Muscat Canelli,
complete with two giraffe wine stoppers.
1026 25 lb Salted Nut Roll
Value: $150
With 8 grams of protein in every serving of the traditional Pearson’s Salted
Nut Roll, it still doesn’t qualify as paleo-friendly. So what? Invite 50 friends
over to savor the salty, chewy, peanutty goodness packed into this 25 lb
Salted Nut Roll, the confectionary pride of St. Paul’s West Seventh Street.
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1027 Tin Whiskers Brewing
Value: $70
Donor: Tin Whiskers Brewing
Tin Whiskers is on a mission to make technically excellent beers with
a scientific approach to the brewing process. Taste the difference with
two pint glasses, one growler certificate and flight certificates to sample
seasonal offerings and prototype small batch recipes always available in
the St. Paul taproom.
1028 Make Your Own Margarita Basket
Value: $215
Donor: Jack and Mary Jean Sargent
Make margaritas like a pro with the Nostalgia Electrics Margarita
machine! The powerful motor of the Stainless Steel Margarita & Slush
Machine quickly shaves ice to the perfect consistency, while the dualwall construction keeps drinks cold for hours. Enjoy up to one gallon of
delicious margaritas, daiquiris, slush and other frozen drinks anytime you
like. Includes six recycled glass handmade rainbow margarita glasses,
Jose Cuervo margarita mixes and a bottle of tequila.
1029 Big Louie's Bar & Grill
Value: $150
Donor: Samantha McGee, Big Louie's Bar & Grill
Enjoy a $100 gift card to Big Louie’s Bar and Grill, a Nordeast institution
since before Prohibition, with a second location in New Brighton. Also
included, Big Louie’s sweatshirt, Big Louie’s t-shirt, several beer bottle
openers, Coors Light beer cozies all in a metal Miller Lite bucket, plus a
Leinenkugel Honey Weiss chalkboard.
1030 Date Nights
Value: $273
Donor: Abdallah Candies & Gifts, Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza, Cannon
River Winery, Luci Ancora, Paragon Theaters, Rinata Restaurant, Spasso
Restaurant, The Travelers Company
Put a little spark back into date night with this collection of fun evenings
out: two tickets to see the St. Paul Saints take on the Fargo-Moorhead
Redhawks on August 5 at 7:05 p.m., a $20 gift certificate for Abdallah
Candies and Gifts, a $25 gift card to Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza, a $40
gift certificate to Luci Ancora or Ristorante Luci; a Cannon River Winery
wine tasting tour; a $20 gift card to Rinata Restaurant, tickets for two
adults at Paragon Theaters (two small popcorns included!); and a $50
gift certificate to Spasso Restaurant.
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1031 Summer Wines
Value: $100
Donor: Bacchus Wine and Spirits
Summer’s grilled foods and fresh produce deserve great wines to
match. Bacchus Wine and Spirits created this select summer collection
of crisp whites, barbecue-ready reds and juicy roses.
1032 Acqua Restaurant and Bar
Value: $80
Donor: Acqua Restaurant and Bar
Acqua offers a warm dining experience with gorgeous lakeside views
and unique Italian dishes in White Bear Lake and Forest Lake. Tuck in to
a three course dinner for two valid for either Acqua’s White Bear Lake or
Forest Lake locations.
1033 Lowry Hill Meats
Value: $110
Donor: Lowry Hill Meats, Nancy Nelson
Be a compassionate carnivore with two $25 gift certificates to Lowry
Hill Meats, a full-service butcher shop famous for its locally-sourced,
sustainably-raised selection of meats and charcuterie. Also included, a
tote bag and a cook book.
1034 Bread for a Year
Value: $93
Donor: Breadsmith
Enjoy a dozen European-style hearth baked breads, baked fresh from
scratch daily with only the finest ingredients. Package includes 12 free
loaves, each with a maximum value of $6.75. One loaf per visit.
1035 Selby Ave Package
Value: $125
Donor: John and DeAnne Bennett, Friend of Como
Explore Cathedral Hill’s super trendy Selby Avenue with this collection
of clever gifts and certificates from the area’s one-of-a-kind boutiques,
restaurants and coffee shops. Take home Balsamic Vinegar from Olive
You, bee socks and a hand towel featuring the iconic regional Hot
Dishes of Minnesota from Corazon. Settle in to Nina’s Coffee Cafe, a
Selby Avenue institution, with a $25 gift certificate, and order up an
unforgettable burger with a $50 gift certificate to Red Cow, a relative
newcomer to Selby Avenue’s happening restaurant scene.
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1036 Perrier Jouët Champagne
Value: $537
Be prepared for New Year's Eve, a wedding or special occasion with three
bottles of Perrier Jouët Champagne and 6 glasses. Since its foundation
in 1811, the champagne house Perrier-Jouët has crafted elegant, floral
wines of rare finesse with a Chardonnay hallmark. The elegance of the
cuvées echoes that of the Art Nouveau anemones adorning the Belle
Époque bottle and offers moments of pure delight and beauty.
1037 Weber Electric Grill
Donor: Elfrieda Hintze
Value: $400
This compact but spacious electric grill is perfect for a balcony or deck.
No need to fuss with charcoal or gas, simply plug in and get your “grill
on.” The grill has 189-square inches of cooking area heated by 1560
watts of power, perfect for searing a steak. Clean up is easy with a
stainless steel grate and drip pan.
1038 Home Bartender
Value: $225
Donor: Arta Cheney
The perfect set-up for happy hour, this efficient home bartender has
room for storing bottles and serving cocktails. This gently used piece
comes with glasses, napkins and an assortment of travel size bottles of
liquor to get you started.
1039 Red Rolling Cooler
Value: $284
Donor: Jack and Mary Jean Sargent
Bring the beer without the heavy lifting in this convenient Red Rolling
Cooler that includes six plastic beer glasses, wood carrying case and
variety of brews.
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TRAVELERS SUNSET AFFAIR HONORARY CO-CHAIRS:
ARTA CHENEY
SHERRY FONSETH-LAIS AND CHARLIE LAIS
TRAVELERS SUNSET AFFAIR CHOICE SEATING PATRONS:
Deb and Mike Hogenson, John and Ruth Huss,
Martha and Brock Nelson, Russ and Nancy Nelson, NTH, Liz and Ben Smith,
Joe Tashjian and Kay Savik,
The Travelers Companies, U.S. Bank
TRAVELERS SUNSET AFFAIR PATRONS:
Adult and Pediatric Trauma from Regions Hospital and Gillette,
Felix Ankel and Lisa Holter-Ankel, Baker Tilly Executive Search,
Jo and Gordie Bailey, Base Management Company, BMO Harris,
Briggs and Morgan, Arta Cheney, CLR Design, Matt and Laura Dean,
Jennifer Debrow and Edwin van der Hoek, Jennifer and Carl Denys,
Parker Eberwein and Elizabeth Switzer, Ecolab, Anne and Litton Field,
Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais, Patricia Freeburg, Carla Heyl,
Hoagland Law, Stanley and Karen Hubbard, Matt Kramer and Mary Rowles,
Larry Moody, Tim and Nicky Nagle, Dan Ordway, Erik Ordway,
Marla and John Ordway, Lynette and Bob Palmgren, Q3 Contracting,
Kari and Dan Rominski, Wendy and Steve Rubin, Space Center,
Stinson Leonard Street, Bonnie Wakefield, Western Bank,
Winthrop and Weinstine, Wilkerson Guthmann
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TRAVELERS SUNSET AFFAIR COMMITTEE:
Diana Allen, John Bennett, Arta Cheney, Dan Erickson, Mary Ann Evander,
Sherry Fonseth-Lais, Amanda Golden, Jewelie Grape, Bill Kaphing,
Nancy Koch, John Marshall, Caroline Mehlhop, Janessa Meyer, Nicky Nagle,
Lynette Palmgren, Lindsay Sypnieski, Jill Sadler, Vicki Scheunemann,
Alyssa Schulke, Jackie Sticha
COMO FRIENDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Diana Allen
Sheila Brown
Arta Cheney
Jennifer Denys
Scott Dongoske
Anne Field
Sherry Fonseth-Lais
Steve Foss
Laura Fries
Michelle Furrer
Mike Hahm
Pat Harris
Tom Hodnefield, Treasurer
Robert Hoke
Bill Kaphing
Matt Kramer
Patrick McIntyre
Greg McNeely
Nicky Nagle
Joe Nayquonabe
Martha Nelson
Nancy Nelson, Chair
Erik Ordway
Lynette Palmgren
Bill Parker
Susan Roeder, Vice Chair
Wendy Rubin
Arvind Sharma
Liz Smith
Jackie Sticha, President & Secretary
Pete Thrane
Edwin van der Hoek
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thank you
To our many volunteers who gave of their time, talent and treasure
to make Travelers Sunset Affair possible. Special thanks to the staff
of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory and the City of Saint Paul Parks
and Recreation Department, whose efforts are key
to throwing a successful celebration!
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MY SILENT AUCTION WISH LIST
Item #
Item Name
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MY SILENT AUCTION WISH LIST
Item #
Item Name
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Como Friends is the nonprofit organization that inspires
community generosity to advance Como Park Zoo and
Conservatory as a destination where people from all walks of life
can gather, learn and enjoy the natural world.
Since forming in 1999, Como Friends has invested more than
$35 million to enhance facilities, preserve architecture and develop
programs at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Como Friends is
dedicated to making this free-admission treasure thrive.
651-487-8229
1225 Estabrook Drive
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|
comofriends.org
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Thank you
for attending
Travelers Sunset
Affair: Sundown
on the Savanna,
PRODUCED BY COMO
FRIENDS, BENEFITTING
COMO PARK ZOO AND
CONSERVATORY. FREE TO
MORE THAN TWO MILLION
VISITORS EACH YEAR
651-487-8229
1225 Estabrook Drive
|
| comofriends.org
Saint Paul, MN 55103

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