Auction Catalog - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville
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Auction Catalog - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville
UUCA's Annual FALLTASTIC Auction November 15, 5-9pm Morris Hellenic Cultural Center, Montford 227 Cumberland Avenue Asheville, North Carolina To benefit the Congregation of Asheville The Junction Bar + Restaurant A slow-food inspired, neighborhood eatery featuring seasonal “from scratch” fare and freshly squeezed cocktails 5-11 pm Tuesday – Saturday Brunch Sunday from 10:30 – 2:30 348 Depot St. in the River Arts District (828) 225-3497 2 Welcome! On behalf of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, we welcome you to Annual Auction 2014. The money raised tonight will be used to serve the mission of the Congregation as we nurture individual search for meaning and work in community for freedom, justice and love. This event would not have been possible without the generosity of you and our community. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, The Auction Committee Karen Morris, Chair Don and Judy Galloway Pat and Steve Kutay Robin and Steve Loew Paula Massey Ann McLellan Tory Schmitz and Mike Dingus Renate Schuchardt and Russ Lee Auction Schedule 5:00 Drinks, Appetizers, Silent Auction Begins 6:00 Dinner Begins 6:30 Close Silent Auction Part 1: Unique Treasures; Yummy Treats 6:40 Close Silent Auction Part 2: Services and Skills; Art Gallery 6:55 Close Silent Auction Part 3: Eat, Drink & Be Merry; Adventures & Vacations 7:00 Live Auction Begins Checkout will begin after all Silent and Live Auction bids have been entered into the database. Our Generous Sponsors Special thanks to our business sponsors: Dr. James Leipold, Art of Chiropractic 1-800-Water Damage Asheville Odyssey Clayworks Dr. Jojo Yonce, BrainCore Therapy Jensen Gelfond, Asheville Digital Lifestyle Cindy Morris, Renewal Skincare Jonas Gerard Fine Art Peggy Crowe, Realtor Thanks to Our Auctioneer Allen Brasington III UUCA Staff We extend our continuing gratitude to the Staff of UUCA for their help and support. 3 renewal skincare Our goal is to pamper you from head to toe and to bring out your individual, natural beauty. The experienced and talented staff members at renewal skincare are among the most qualified in the industry. Whether you need a full day of relaxation, a wonderful facial treatment with Dermalogica or a quick manicure, you’ll find it here. Check out our services, and call us to make an appointment today! Skincare / Nails / Waxing / Massage / Reflexology [email protected] Cell: 828-279-0470 Tue - Sat 10-7pm http://www.renewal-skincare.com Work: 828-633-2114 Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed 20 Sardis Road, Asheville NC 28806 4 Calendar of Auction Events Swannanoa Solstice tickets Thanksgiving Dinner at UUCA Southern Dinner for 4 Bread Baking Brunch for 8 Winter Solstice Gathering & Dinner for 6 New Year’s Eve Hoopla for 12 Disco Dinner! for 6 Vegetarian Chili Supper for 8 Cowboy Dinner for 4 French Cooking Dinner Party for 6 2 Tickets to Shana Tucker at Diana Wortham Abu Dhabi, UAE event, for 15 Wine Tasting Happy Hour for 10 Vegetarian Chili Supper for 8 (snow date) Abu Dhabi, UAE (snow date) High Tea & Humor at the “Vicarage” for 10 Valentine’s Day French Seafood Dinner for 6 Liturgical Dinner for 12 Two Tickets to Asheville Choral Society Paleo Dinner for 4 Art Tour/Musical Performance with Wards - 25 Your Mother’s Dinner for 6 Poetic Feast for Late Winter for 8 Biscotti Baking Class for 4 Aunt Jean’s Sunday Dinner for 6 Old Fashioned New England Dinner for 7 German Dinner for 8 (Gluten-free) Hike/Lunch at Warren Wilson College for 20 LaZoom Comedy Bus Tour Dinner in the British Isles for 6 Champagne Brunch for 6 Bunco Party for 44 Japanese Temaki Sushi Dinner for 5 or 7 History Mysteries: Walking Tour D’ntown for 20 Afternoon Tea Party for 36 Goat Farm Tour for 16 Elegant Flower Arranging for 10 Outdoor Spring Luncheon for 10 All-Church Ice Cream Social Make Your Own Pesto and Hummus for 8 December 22, 2013, Sunday 7:00 Thursday, November 27, 2014, at 2:00 Friday, December 5, 2014, at 6:00 Sunday, December 14, 2014, at 12:45 Sunday, December 21, 2014, at 5:30 Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 9:00 January or February 2015 Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 5:30 Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 6:00 Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 5:00 Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 8:00 Friday, January 23, 2015, at 5:30 Sunday, January 25, 2015, at 5:00 Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 5:30 Friday, February 6, 2015, at 5:30 Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 3:00 Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 6:00 Sunday, February 15, 2015 in evening Feb. 20 at 7:30 or Feb. 21 at 4:00 Saturday, February 21, 2015, at 6:00 Sunday, February 22, 2015, at 3:00 Saturday, February 28, 2015, at 6:00 Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 6:00 Sunday, March 1, 2015, at 1:00 Sunday, March 1, 2015, at 5:00 Saturday, March 14, 2015, at 6:00 Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 6:30 Monday, March 30, 2015, at 9:45 Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at 3:15 Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 6:00 Sunday, April 12, 2015, at 1:00 Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 4:00 Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 6:00 Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 3:30 Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 3:00 Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 3:00 Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 10:00 Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 1:00 Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 3:00 Saturday, July 25, 2015, at 2:00 5 Auction Procedures Registration Upon entering the auction, you will receive your bidder number. Use only the bidder number assigned to you for bidding on silent and live auction items. Silent Auction The Silent Auction opens at 5:00 PM, and various sections close at different times according to the Auction Schedule on the Welcome page. The minimum bid and minimum raise for each item is written on the bid sheet by the item. To be valid, bids must comply with these minimums and be legible. To place a bid, print your bidder number with your bid amount on the bid sheet. Where there is a single item listed for sale, the last (highest value) bid entered prior to the section closing will be the winning bid. Where there is more than one item for sale in a package, the items are "Fixed Price." For "Fixed Price" items, the first bidders to sign the bid sheet automatically win. For example, if there are 10 places available at an event, the first 10 bidders who sign the sheet will win the 10 places at the specified price. Please be sure to check dates of events when bidding on parties or events. The Auction Committee reserves the right to withdraw any item at any time without notice before the actual sale. In the event of a dispute, the Auction Committee shall act as final authority in determining the winning bid. Live Auction When bidding during the Live Auction, please hold up your bidder number toward the auctioneer. The Live Auction will continue until all items are sold. If a group is bidding on a single item, please designate one person to place your combined bid. A bid acknowledged by the auctioneer is a winning bid. Checkout, Payment and Fast Checkout Checkout will begin only after all Silent and Live Auction items have been recorded. The Checkout volunteers will provide an invoice listing the items you have won, their prices and the total due. For your convenience we gladly accept Cash, Check, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Fast Checkout: No waiting to pay! If you have provided your credit card information on our secure check-in system, you have the option of taking your invoice from Checkout directly to Pick-Up. We will submit your payment to the secure payment vender after the auction, and we will email or US mail your itemized receipt listing your purchases and your total paid amount. If you must leave early, you may pay by cash, check or credit card at coffee hour on November 16 or 23. Pick-Up After receiving your invoice at Checkout, take your invoice to the Pick-Up Table. Volunteers will retrieve your gift cards or gift certificates from businesses, and certificates for dinners, parties, and other multi-winner events. Contact information for these events is provided on the certificates. 6 Terms of Sale Unless otherwise noted, all certificates for goods and services must be used within one year of the auction date. All items and services are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the donors. All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds. No statement made in this catalog or made orally at the auction or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty for tax purposes or market value. Items have not been appraised unless otherwise noted. Reservations for trips, vacation accommodations, dinners, etc. must be mutually arranged with the donor unless otherwise noted. No refunds will be allowed on any tickets and/or accommodations. Winners are allowed to transfer their place at an event to another person in the congregation, provided the transfer is approved in advance by the host of the event. Tax Information This catalog lists the fair market value of each item. The fair market value is based on the donor's appraisal. Any amount you pay in excess of the fair market value would normally be available to you as a charitable contribution for tax purposes. Please check with your tax advisor for specifics. 7 Live 1 VIP Parking Space at UUCA No more scrambling to park! The space labeled “Auction Winner” in the UUCA parking lot will be reserved for you on Sunday mornings for one year. Donated by: UUCA 2 Gift Certificate for Landscaping & Yard Services Four hours of landscape services. Customscapes Landscaping provides a wide range of yard and landscape services, from cleanups to major installations. Donated by: Customscapes Inc. Landscaping 3 Professional Knife Sharpening Renew your kitchen knives by having them precisely sharpened by hand. Michael will sharpen three of your knives, any length. No power, except hand power, by a craftsman sharpener. Donated by: A Keener Edge Hand Sharpening (Michael Beech) 4 Goat Farm Tour for 16 This is your opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Fairview farm of Sarah York and Chuck Campbell. Includes a milking demonstration and adorable baby goats! Farm tour at 3:00, then wine and homemade goat cheese. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 3:00. Donated by: Sarah York & Chuck Campbell 5 Painting by Michelle Leipold An original painting by Asheville artist Michelle Leipold. Donated by: Michelle Leipold 6 Great Kids Available Are your children all grown and gone? And your grandchildren already in college? No problem! Here are four delightful children from the Miller family, available to you on loan! They are at the most fun ages: Brent, 9, loves to play sports, and help out with chores and projects, he is super sweet! Nicole, 6, loves to cook, dance, and talk, talk, talk! A singular personality, and very funny. Ask Linda Kooiker! Riley, 5, loves art and reading, highly inquisitive, super smart, and adorable. Trenton, 3, a total goofball, loves baseball, and charms everyone he meets. Who can resist! One or more kids will be delivered to your home, time and location to be arranged. Donated by: Kristi Miller 8 7 Watercolor Portrait of Your Home Leigh will paint an original watercolor portrait of your home or other building. She will consult with you to plan what you would like, and she can work from a photo. See her items and samples on the auction display table. Donated by: The Painted Boulevard (Leigh BensonGreer) 8 Prehistoric Hand Axe This museum reproduction of a hand axe is from the Royal Ontario Museum, depicting an actual artifact of the Stone Age. As the donor mentioned, it represents a very early form of technology. Donated by: Tom Richey 9 Aunt Jean's Sunday Dinner for 6 Carol’s Aunt Jean is the best cook in Tennessee. She just is. Southern cooking at its finest. We’ll spend hours with Aunt Jean, study hundreds of recipes, and prepare our favorite salad, main, sides, bread, and dessert, plus wine (Aunt Jean sips while she simmers). Dinner might be Thyme-Roasted Chicken with Pearl Onions and Grapes. Or Baked Apricot-Glazed Ham. Or something else entirely. Trust us. And Aunt Jean. Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 5:00 at the home of Carol and Betty, right here in Asheville. Donated by: Carol Taylor & Betty Mack 10 Navitat Zipline Tours (No. 1) Experience some of the longest ziplines in North America! One pass for the Ultimate Tour, which includes both of Navitat’s canopy adventures. It’s a full day experience featuring the Moody Cove Tour and the new Blue Ridge Tour. 20 minutes north of Asheville in a mountain cove with an experienced zipline company, you may find yourself truly amazed and awed by a new perspective. Participants must be 90250 pounds, and minimum 10 years old. Donated by: Navitat 11 Navitat Zipline Tours (No. 2) Experience some of the longest ziplines in North America! One pass for the Ultimate Tour, which includes both of Navitat’s canopy adventures. It’s a full Begins at 7pm Live day experience featuring the Moody Cove Tour and the new Blue Ridge Tour. 20 minutes north of Asheville in a mountain cove with an experienced zipline company, you may find yourself truly amazed and awed by a new perspective. Participants must be 90250 pounds, and minimum 10 years old. Donated by: Navitat 12 Canoeing on the French Broad with Picnic for 4 Family-friendly canoe trip for up to 4 on the French Broad. Or make it a romantic day on the river for 2! Join Ben and Mame Fleming for a 7 mile float from Bent Creek to Hominy Creek with a gourmet picnic at the end. This section of the river passes through the Biltmore property with a glimpse of the mansion and great wildlife viewing opportunities. It has a remote feel despite being a short trip from downtown Asheville. No canoeing experience required. Can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 kids, or 4 adults. Canoe(s) and gear provided. Plan for at least 3-4 hours on the river. Date to be mutually arranged. There will be one winner for up to two adults and two children or four adults. Donated by: Mame & Ben Flemming 13 Oil Painting "Autumn Barn" A plein air oil painting by Richard Oversmith, 19” x 16” framed in gold. This barn was painted near Weaverville NC. Richard has received numerous awards for his paintings and is represented in galleries in New Jersey, Florida, Virginia, Charleston SC and Banner Elk and Tryon NC. See his website: richardoversmith.com Donated by: Richard Oversmith Fine Art 14 New Year's Eve Hoopla for 12 On December 31 take a nap in the afternoon, then gather at McLellans around 9:00, and stay to ring in 2015. We will feast on traditional New Year’s Eve fare, including shrimp cocktails and wine, ham with warm biscuits, pirogies with carmelized onions, sweet ‘n spicy meatballs, and other goodies. Around midnight share a toast of bubbly, and be glad we are here instead of in Times Square! Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 9pm. Donated by: Ann & Jerry McLellan 15 A Pair of Tickets to Disney World (Set 1) Two tickets to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, valid through March 3, 2015. These are one day tickets called "Park Hopper" passes allowing you to use the monorail to visit four parks within Disney World: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Donated by: Eric Hoffman and Lauren Griffin 16 A Pair of Tickets to Disney World (Set 2) Two tickets to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, valid through March 3, 2015. These are one day tickets called "Park Hopper" passes allowing you to use the monorail to visit four parks within Disney World: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Donated by: Eric Hoffman and Lauren Griffin 17 Series of 10 Chiropractic Treatments A series of ten pain-relieving cold laser treatments at The Art of Chiropractic, located on New Leicester Highway, Asheville. This is a noninvasive therapy used for the treatment of pain due to arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia and other causes. A series of 10 treatments, available to the single highest bidder. Donated by: Art of Chiropractic 18 B & B in Beaufort SC for 3 Nights Stay with UUs in the beautiful, historic city of Beaufort, South Carolina, where you can explore charmingly restored homes, visit Penn Center, Huntington Island Beach, dine on local seafood and low country cuisine. Beaufort is a unique Southern seaport with world class restaurants and a beautiful state beach close by. The Big Chill and Forest Gump were filmed there. Three nights and three breakfasts for 2 persons. Dates to be arranged. Donated by: UU Fellowship of Beaufort, SC 19 Beach House at Bethany Beach for 1 Week Adorable beach cottage in Bethany Beach, a small-town beach community on the ocean in Southern Delaware. • Located on lovely shady lot .6/mile to the ocean • Beautifully furnished and equipped • 3 Bedroom/2 Bath home, comfortably sleeps 6-7 • Great open modern kitchen Begins at 7pm 9 Live • • • • Screened porch, front & rear decks Cable TV and Internet Laundry, dishwasher, central air conditioning Located in Bethany West community w/pool and tennis • Shuttle bus or short (15 min.) walk to beach • Cute downtown with an array of shops and restaurants Dates available for UU Auction Winner: 2015 You may select a week (Saturday to Saturday) from the following dates: May 30 – June 6 June 6 – June 13 June 13 – June 20 August 22 – August 29 August 29 – September 5 September 5 – September 12 For further information on Bethany Beach, visit www.townofbethanybeach.com Donated by: Robin & Steve Loew 20 (deleted) 21 Original Painting by Jonas Gerard Well-known local River Arts District artist Jonas Gerard once appeared on “60 Minutes” to talk about how happy Ashevillians are. You’ll be happy too with this original acrylic painting gracing your wall. Donated by: Jonas Gerard Fine Art 22 Weekend for 2 in Bermuda Experience Bermuda’s unique charm with this twonight stay at the Rosedon Hotel, Bermuda’s 2013 Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Award winner. A charming, intimate, Bermudian boutique hotel, centrally located within walking distance of the main city, Hamilton. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the private pool offers a quiet place to relax and gives one the feel of being in a country estate. Rosedon has an excellent reputation with a strong repeat guest following. Choose to experience the real Bermuda by being spoiled by our long serving Bermudian staff. A uniquely Bermudian Hotel that offers a uniquely Bermudian experience! Stay is two nights including a Saturday, full English breakfasts, traditional English afternoon tea and a daily shuttle to and from the beach are included. Website: www.rosedon.com Donated by: Susan & Scott Kitson 10 23 B & B in Charleston SC Visit historic Charleston, and stay with UU hosts for 3 nights, with three breakfasts included, for two adults. Your host location is convenient to downtown, beaches, and lots of fine restaurants, shopping, and history galore. The Unitarian Church in Charleston is the oldest Unitarian church in the South, recently restored to its beautiful magnificence, and with a charming old garden beside it. Conde Nast Traveler has just named Charleston the No. 1 tourist destination in the country for the third time and No. 5 in the world. Don’t miss this opportunity! Donated by: Unitarian Church in Charleston 24 Outer Banks Beach House for 1 Week Spend a week on beautiful Nags Head in this comfortable beach house—plenty of space for friends to join you! Two master bedrooms, each with a queen bed, a third bedroom with twin beds, the fourth has bunk beds, and the great room has a pullout queen sleeper sofa. Full kitchen, 3 baths, sunroom, screened porch and covered front deck with ocean views, and open back deck with views of the sound and sunsets. Community pool and tennis courts. View the house at: outerbanksrentals.com, cottage SN525 Available between December 2014 and May 22, 2015. Donated by: Sonya Friedrich 25 Disco Dinner for 6 Have a 70’s groovy time with the Treasurers! Do you have fond memories of Tang and Tuna Surprise Casserole? Drag out those plaid bellbottoms and macrame sweaters you’ve been saving since ’78 (it might be back in style?). We’ll have a retro-filled dinner with a possible rousing game of “Toss Across.” Dinner will be a 2015 (organic) updated nod to all those classic, fantastic foods of the 70s. Date to be arranged with the attendees, in January or February 2015. Donated by: Shannon & Bill Treasurer 26 Acupuncture Consultation and Treatment A gift certificate for a new patient consultation and treatment at Ageless Acupuncture, located in Biltmore ObGyn, 24 Medical Park Drive, Asheville. Traditional Chinese medicine seeks to achieve balance in the human system by addressing both the root causes of disease and the accompanying symptoms. Several components include acupuncture, herbs, dietary therapy, massage, and energetics. It is through the appropriate application of these modalities that physical and energetic balance is restored in the body, returning Begins at 7pm Live the patient to a state of health and well being. Donated by: Ageless Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 27 Series of ADHD Treatments Dr. Jojo Yonce of BrainCore Therapy offers a series of treatments for ADHD and related issues. He has two convenient locations, one in downtown Asheville on Battery Park, and another at 2124 Hendersonville Road. Donated by: BrainCore Therapy 28 Japanese Temaki Sushi Dinner for 5 or 7 Hand roll your own sushi for dinner, with sake to accompany. Learn some Japanese phrases along the way, and some Japanese dining etiquette. This dinner is planned for 5 or 7 guests, because 8 is unlucky in Japan! Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 6:00. Donated by: Greg & Michele Gregory 29 Large Green Ceramic Pitcher An elegant tall pitcher glazed in green, made by Gabriel Kline of Odyssey Clayworks. Donated by: Odyssey Clayworks 30 A Catered Affair Catering services for your next party or event. Do you have a party or event coming up but no energy or expertise to pull off all the food? Or, have you always wanted to do one of those Tasting Party Menus for your group of girlfriends? How about you simply owe some payback to that group of nice neighbors who invite you over all the time? I can help! I will meet with you to decide on a menu and then shop for, cook and serve all of the food for your event. I will even clean up afterwards. You simply pay for the food, so you can decide how fancy or simple you want the event to be. While not a professional caterer, I have lots of experience cooking and planning parties. And I am willing to work with any food issues (GF, vegetarian, low sodium, etc.). For 2-20 guests. Donated by: Karen Morris 31 Painting "Improv #27" by Jonas Gerard An Asheville original! An acrylic painting by Jonas Gerard whose studio in the River Arts District attracts many tourists to his colorful works and his active demonstrations of painting. You may have seen his van covered with colors as are his paintings. Framed, 18 × 22. Donated by: Stan & Nancy Nachman 32 Bread Baking Lesson for 8 Come to the Olsen’s home for a light brunch and a fragrant bread-baking lesson. Learn to make plain, cinnamon raisin, cheddar dill and others with an expert bread baker. You will take some with you to bake at home! An excellent treat for the holidays. This recipe is not gluten-free. Sunday, December 14, 2014, at 12:45. Conclude before 3 p.m. Donated by: Clark Olsen 33 Tybee Island Condo for 3 Nights Not far from Savannah, this fabulous, newly-renovated condo is on 17th Street, across from the ocean, steps away from the pier, and only a block to shops and restaurants. There’s a beach view from the balcony. The condo has three bedrooms with queen beds, plus a pull-out queen sleeper in the living room, two full baths, and is wheelchair accessible with a private elevator to its third floor location. It has wireless internet, is small-dog friendly, and has two parking spaces. Available for three nights, November 2014 – October 2015 excluding June-August, to be reserved with the donor on mutually agreeable dates. Donated by: UU Church of Savannah 34 Special Occasion Cake No. 1 Here is a cake for your special event with custom decoration to suit your needs. India will bake and decorate a professional-quality cake to order. Using fondant, buttercream frosting, some sugar paste and royal icing, she knows exactly how to put it all together into an elegant dessert that also tastes good! This cake will serve up to 20 lucky guests. Donated by: India Dombach 35 Special Occasion Cake No. 2 Here is a cake for your special event with custom decoration to suit your needs. India will bake and decorate a professional-quality cake to order. Using fondant, buttercream frosting, some sugar paste and royal icing, she knows exactly how to put it all together into an elegant dessert that also tastes good! This cake will serve up to 20 lucky guests. Donated by: India Dombach 36 Valentine's Day French Seafood Dinner for 6 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with UU friends and enjoy a delicious French meal featuring a Coquille St. Jacques appetizer, Bouillabaisse fish stew chock full Begins at 7pm 11 Live of the freshest fish and shell fish and served with crusty French bread and Salade Verte, and a rich and silky Mousse au Chocolat to round out the meal, accompanied by French wines and musical selections by French composers. Singles and couples welcome. Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 6:00. Donated by: Robin & Steve Loew 37 Dinner in the British Isles for 6 British cooking depends on the excellence of raw materials and the rhythm of seasonal crops. From potted shrimp and Toad-in-the-Hole to Trifle, come enjoy this special regional cuisine. To be held on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 6:00. Donated by: Diane & John Martin 38 B & B in Williamsburg for 3 Nights The Williamsburg (VA) UUs are again offering a three-night home stay with three breakfasts, available to a couple who will enjoy all that the Williamsburg area has to offer, including Yorktown and the historic Jamestown Settlement, all within a short drive. Don’t miss going aboard the 1607 ship replica at Jamestown, among other wonders. Donated by: Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists 12 Begins at 7pm Silent Auction (part 1) "Unique Treasures" 101 Large Peruvian Wall Hanging/Rug This Peruvian woolen rug or wall hanging displays a repeating llama motif, in grey and brown tones. 40 × 54. 102 Small Peruvian Wall Hanging/Rug A Peruvian wall hanging or rug made of wool, 21 × 31 in grey and brown tones. 103 Small Statue of Bodhidharma Bodhidharma was a monk of the 5th or 6th century who is credited with bringing Buddhism from India to China. This bronze statue shows the figure sleeping. Donated by: Tom Richey 104 Hand-Thrown Ceramic Bowl This serving bowl is made by Margaret Kleiber, who has studio space at Odyssey in the River Arts District. It is food safe, can be used in the microwave and can be put in the dishwasher. Donated by: Margaret Kleiber 105 Ceramic Chalice in Brown Tones A wheel-thrown pottery chalice with brown and gold glaze. Donated by: Mark Ward 106 Hand-Turned Wooden Bowl A large wooden bowl of maple, hand-turned by Norman Earle. It has a Danish oil finish, perfect for fruits or other display. It could be used for salad, but the finish is a little delicate and would need to be rinsed gently after use and dried immediately. Donated by: Norman Earle 107 Silk Scarf No. 1 With rainbow colors we can celebrate North Carolina allowing gay marriage! A scarf of habotai silk, hand-dyed with a colorful mandala by UUCA’s Joy Berry and Latt Foster of The Color Farm. See examples of their work at https://www.facebook. com/thecolorfarm Size 11 × 60 Donated by: Joy Berry, DLRE at UUCA 108 Silk Scarf No. 2 With rainbow colors we can celebrate North Carolina allowing gay marriage! A scarf of habotai silk, hand-dyed with a colorful mandala by UUCA’s Joy Berry and Latt Foster of The Color Farm. See examples of their work at https://www.facebook. com/thecolorfarm Size 11 × 60 Donated by: Joy Berry, DLRE at UUCA 109 Silk Scarf No. 3 With rainbow colors we can celebrate North Carolina allowing gay marriage! A scarf of habotai silk, hand-dyed with a colorful mandala by UUCA’s Joy Berry and Latt Foster of The Color Farm. See examples of their work at https://www.facebook. com/thecolorfarm Size 11 × 60 Donated by: Joy Berry, DLRE at UUCA 110 Set of 4 Quilted Placemats Set of four quilted placemats, beautifully made by Linda. Donated by: Linda Nash 111 Children's Garden of Seeds Inspire the love of gardening for your young or the young at heart! Sow True Seeds is locally owned and operated. Seeds are organic and non GMO. Collection includes: Spring Sprout Mix for immediate indoor planting. Spring collection includes: Dragon Tongue Bush Beans, Tennessee Spinning Top Gourds, Freckles Lettuce, Little Finger Carrots, Sugar Ann Snap Peas, Jack-B-Little Pumpkin, Scallop Yellow Bush Summer Squash, Teddy Bear Sunflower, Sugar Baby Watermelon. Donated by: UUCA Women's Connections and Sow True Seeds 112 Berroco Yarn Kit with Patterns A Berroco kit including six skeins of soft, beige yarn in 85% pima cotton, 15% baby alpaca, with Norah Gaughan pattern book. Donated by: Paula Massey 113 Christmas Tree Brooch A nice way to dress up your ensemble for the holidays: A sparkly rhinestone Christmas tree in green and silver on gold. Displayed in a red gift box, it could be a gift for your hostess…or yourself! Donated by: Judy Galloway Closes at 6:30pm 13 Silent Auction (part 1) "Unique Treasures" 114 Quilted Wall Hanging This 40-inch square quilt is designed and sown by Amy. Made of cotton fabrics in a traditional star design. Donated by: Amy Anderson 115 Pottery Chalice A pottery chalice, hand-thrown by Julie. Donated by: JCR Designs (Julie Calhoun-Roepnack) 116 Chalice with Peace Sign A beautiful thrown pottery chalice, handmade by Julie. Donated by:JCR Designs (Julie Calhoun-Roepnack) 117 Doggie Gift Basket Your dog deserves the very best! Here is a whole basket of goodies from Canine Shear Heaven: mini biscuits, a Terrabone, a natural 4-inch bone, a porkscrew, a small tugging toy, a dog collar, a leash, deodorizing spritz and a pack of grooming wipes. Canine Shear Heaven offers pet grooming, located on McDowell across from Asheville High. Donated by: Canine Shear Heaven 118 Hand-Marbled Silk Vest This one-of-a-kind vest is constructed of silks in red and black, hand-marbled by Laura, beautifully sewn and lined with silk by Linda. Hand-marbling is a hydro-printing process creating glorious swirls of color. Lovingly made by creative UUs Laura Sims and Linda Bair. Laura Sims was a long-time member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Linda collaborated with her for many years. Laura passed away recently. This vest is part of her heritage to us. Donated by: Laura Sims and Linda Bair 119 Set of 10 Photo Note Cards George has made these note cards featuring his own beautiful nature photography. Each set contains 10 different images. 8 identical sets, available to the first 8 bidders who sign up at the fixed price. Price: $30.00 Donated by: George Ramig 120 Handknit Baby Blanket/Wrap in Green A lime green baby blanket/wrap handknit in cable and moss stitch entrelac, a technique which creates 14 a textured diamond pattern. 55% merino wool, 33% microfibre, 12% cashmere. Washable. Donated by: Purl's Yarn Emporium 121 Handknit Sparkly Scarf and Gloves in Hot Pink Hot pink with sparkles make this set the cat’s meow! A long boa scarf and alpaca/wool blend fingerless gloves with sparkly cuffs, all handknit. Donated by: Purl's Yarn Emporium 122 Handknit Cardigan in Grey with Stripes A handknit cardigan in speckled grey, with pastel stripes of gold, pink and light green. The yarn is alpaca and wool blend with a silk slub. Hand wash. Donated by: Purl's Yarn Emporium 123 Handknit Tweed Cardigan in Rust A beautiful, bulky handknit long cardigan with short sleeves in rust tweed. Yarn is a blend of 85% merino wool, 10% silk and 5% cashmere, hand washable. Adult size small. Donated by: Purl's Yarn Emporium 124 Set of 2 Covered Veggie Dishes A bunch of asparagus and a head of lettuce covered serving pieces. Decorative and useful – fill ‘um with your favorite veggie recipes. Perfect as a hostess gift for all those vegetarian friends of yours! Donated by: Karen Morris 125 Set of 2 Green Pottery Mugs Made by a local potter, these mugs are glazed in green. Donated by: Sally Beth Shore 126 Rocking Vase in Green Ceramic A green ceramic vase in a rocking shape, made by Rod Jackson, of the Odyssey studios in the River Arts District. Donated by: Rod Jackson 127 "Shell" Serving Bowl A shell-shaped pottery serving bowl lined in blue, made by Rod Jackson. Rod creates pottery at Odyssey in the River Arts District. Donated by: Rod Jackson Closes at 7pm Silent Auction (part 1) "Unique Treasures" 128 Set of 4 Small Dessert Bowls A set of four small ceramic bowls glazed in brown tones for dessert or fruit, made by Rod Jackson. Rod makes pottery at Odyssey in the River Arts District. Donated by: Rod Jackson 129 Set of 3 Handpainted Plates These three pottery plates are painted in blue and gold designs, each is unique. They have loops on the back for hanging, or may be used for serving. 130 Fused Glass Welcome Plaque With this plaque on or near your door, you can give a cheerful UU welcome to all who enter. Made of fused glass, the plaque includes “Welcome” and a flaming chalice. Donated by: Karen Topol 131 Crocheted Shawl "Bling Bling" A triangular shawl in blue and pink with gold threads. Donated by: Paula Massey neighboring farms and craftspeople, all lovingly collected into one generous basket by the Women’s Heart Covenant Group. Donated by: Women's Heart Covenant Group 136 Image of Guanyin on Glass A Tibetan form of the goddess Guanyin, printed on glass and framed in silver, 14 × 10. Donated by: Tom Richey 137 Statue of Hanuman (Hindu Deity) Hanuman, the Monkey God, a devotee of Rama, and a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana. This statue is from Bali, hand carved. Donated by: Tom Richey 138 Statue of Ganesha (Hindu God) Ganesha or Ganesh is one of the main Hindu gods, the elephant deity, remover of obstacles, god of success, education, knowledge and wisdom. See the noose in his left hand, to capture difficulties. Donated by: Tom Richey 139 Statue of Guanyin (Chinese) Goddess of mercy and compassion, this seated Guanyin is cast in dark red, holding the Buddhist teachings as a scroll. Donated by: Tom Richey 132 Crocheted Shawl "Autumn Splendor" This triangular shawl crocheted by Paula is in autumn colors. Donated by: Paula Massey 133 Gift Certificate: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Here is your opportunity to explore the wide world of classes and other events at OLLI on the campus of UNC-Asheville. The gift certificate may be used toward the OLLI annual membership or tuition for classes at the College for Seniors at OLLI. Value: $100.00 Donated by: Betty Mack & Carol Taylor 134 Cut Crystal Vase, Marquis by Waterford A cut crystal vase, 10 inches tall, Marquis by Waterford, includes its original box. 135 Basket of Local Goodies A selection of locally-produced items for your home or table. See the variety and richness available from 140 "Keeper of the Flame" Ceramic Figure This mysterious and consoling figure holds a bowl where a candle may be placed. She seems to be shielding the hopeful light of the candle from being extinguished. Horsehair ceramic pottery by Navajo artisans, made available by the Southwest Indian Foundation. Donated by: Dorothy Donaldson 141 Four Vintage Onyx Cordials and Tray A handsome set of four vintage onyx cordial glasses with matching tray, perfect for serving wine or an after-dinner liqueur. A nice treat for your guests to experience! Donated by: Langdon Martin Closes at 7pm 15 Silent Auction (part 1) "Unique Treasures" 142 Two Small Pottery Vases in Blue A pair of pottery vases in blue tones with grey rims, each about 5 inches tall. Donated by: Ann McLellan 143 Set of 4 Cereal Bowls A set of four green ceramic cereal bowls made by Rod Jackson. Rod is associated with the cooperative Odyssey located in the River Arts District. Donated by: Rod Jackson 144 Wood-Fired Ceramic Cup The wood-fired pottery by Dustin Fowler of the River Arts District is distinctive for its earthy tones and rustic appeal. Dustin works and displays at Clayspace Co-op on Roberts Street. Donated by: Dustin Fowler 145 Audio Book "The Kite Runner" The Kite Runner is the best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini, offered here as an audio book on CD. It tells of the friendship of two boys of very different cultures growing up together in Kabul, Afghanistan, amid the eventual tragedy of the world around them. Donated by: Bonnie Stone 146 Shawlette "Windsong" A handknit shawlette in midnight blue tones. Donated by: Paula Massey 147 Scarf "Ribbons Galore" A unique handknit ribbon scarf in pastel hues. Donated by: Paula Massey 150 Female Statuette in Red Ceramic A museum reproduction of the “Venus of Willendorf” estimated from 28,000-25,000 BCE, found at a paleolithic site in Austria in 1908, and now housed in a museum in Vienna. Donated by: Estate of the Rev. Elinor Artman 151 Figurine of Young Boy A charming porcelain figurine of a boy dressed in blue, standing, holding a ball in one hand. Handmade by Bing & Grondahl in Denmark. Donated by: Estate of the Rev. Elinor Artman 152 Lottery Tree A tree full of lottery tickets! Who knows, you could be the big winner. Ed and Vicki have made a selection of tickets for you to participate in the North Carolina Lottery. Good luck! The little tree is loaned, so is not included in this package. Donated by: Ed and Vicki Jenest 153 Red Glazed Four-handled Urn This elegant red pottery urn is made by Ben Owen III, the well-known North Carolina potter, located in Seagrove NC. His work has been shown in many galleries and continues a respected family tradition of pottery. This piece was purchased at Asheville’s Blue Spiral Gallery, 1997. Titled “Extra Large Lily Jar” it is signed by the artist, and marked “not for food or water.” The red glaze is one of the most difficult to create, and this one is a fine achievement. Donated by: Suzanne and Stephen Jones 148 Blue Hand Knit Shawl Beautiful hand knit rectangular shawl in blue with green accents. Lovingly made by Paula Massey. Donated by: Paula Massey 149 Archaic Goddess Figure from Cyprus A reproduction of a ceramic goddess figurine from Cyprus, 7th century BCE, now housed in the Pierides Museum in Larnaca, Cyprus. Donated by: Estate of the Rev. Elinor Artman 16 Closes at 6:30pm Silent Auction (part 1) "Yummy Treats" 201 Italian Treats Basket A basket of Italian treats, including a bottle of Italian wine, two goblets, and two $25 gift certificates to Travinia. Donated by: Travinia Italian Kitchen 202 Two Dozen Cookies Every Other Month Two dozen cookies made by Joy McConnell will be delivered to the winning bidder every other month for a year. Joy will provide a list of cookies to be available. Examples are Chocolate Coma Cookies, Rocky Road Brownies, Molasses Spice Crisps, Toffee Bars, Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Glaze, Apricot Streusel Bars, Classic Scottish Shortbread, The Ultimate Lemon Butter Bar. Donated by: Joy McConnell 203 Gift Card for West End Bakery A gift card to be used for any food or drink at West End Bakery. Located in West Asheville on Haywood Road, they serve breakfast and lunch every day until 6, and are open Friday and Saturday evenings until 11:00, and Sunday until 3:00. Value: $25.00 Donated by: West End Bakery 204 Gift Certificate for The Junction A gift certificate for dinner or Sunday brunch at Junction, located on Depot St. in the River Arts District. The Junction Bar + Restaurant is a slow-food inspired, neighborhood eatery featuring seasonal “from scratch” fare and freshly squeezed cocktails. They also have superb wines by the glass & bottle, as well as craft beers on draft. Say hi to the owner, Charles, who is always a welcoming presence. Value: $50.00 Donated by: The Junction within a 25 minute drive (much of Buncombe County) of the UUCA campus. Value: $160.00 Donated by: Ecosavvy Energy (Ken Huck) 205 Pasta Party Set Everything you need for a Pasta Party – we’ve even included the dishes to serve it in! Large white serving bowl with 8 individual bowls. It comes with regular and GF pasta, Extra Virgin olive oil, marinara sauce, pesto, pine nuts, fresh garlic and a bottle of red wine. Add a loaf of bread and a salad and call the neighbors! Donated by: Karen Morris 206 Fruit-Topped Cheesecake Elfi will make her famous cheesecake, topped with either cherry or blueberry topping, specially prepared upon request for your event. Please note: This dessert is not gluten-free. Donated by: Elfi LaPlante 207 Box of Truffles from Chocolate Gems Choose your own selection of truffles to fill this box! Chocolate Gems truffles are the best, freshly handmade chocolates by Susan and Andrew Chisholm, located downtown on Broadway St. Donated by: Chocolate Gems 208 Chop Shop Butchery Gift Card and T-Shirt A Chop Shop Butchery tee shirt and gift card for local, natural, custom meats, dry-aged, pasture-raised. The gift card may also be used for smoked meats, sauces, rubs, charcuterie, wines and any other items offered at the shop. The Chop Shop is located four blocks from UUCA on Charlotte St. at the corner of Chestnut. Value: $60.00 Donated by: Chop Shop Butchery 209 Clingman Cafe Gift Card No. 1 Come on down to the Clingman Cafe in the River Arts District for breakfast, lunch, and now dinner, too. Fresh sandwiches, biscuits, organic coffee, or stop in for a local beer. A favorite Asheville cafe. Value: $25.00 Donated by: Clingman Cafe 210 Clingman Cafe Gift Card No. 2 Come on down to the Clingman Cafe in the River Arts District for breakfast, lunch, and now dinner, too. Fresh sandwiches, biscuits, organic coffee, or stop in for a local beer. A favorite Asheville cafe. Value: $25.00 Donated by: Clingman Cafe 211 Custom Layer Cake by City Bakery Order your own custom layer cake crafted by City Bakery. Choose the cake flavor, filling and icing, including decoration to suit an event. Delicious! Value: $60 Donated by: City Bakery Closes at 6:30pm 17 Silent Auction (part 2) "Services & Skills" 301 Writing Your Life Stories: Let's Get Started Registration for one in a workshop series of four three hour sessions, Saturdays 9:30-12:30: June 6, 13, 20, 27 / 2015, at Westwood Cohousing Community in West Asheville. Participants will create a Life’s Times Chart, noting significant events throughout their lives chronologically, and use it as a tool for awakening memory, identifying stories they wish to explore, and reflecting on life experiences and patterns. They will practice through free writes to strengthen writing muscle, write several stories from top picks that emerge from the Life’s Times Chart exploration, give and receive positive feed-back on their writing, learn ways to overcome “writer’s block,” and create a blueprint for continuing. Additionally, each participant receives a 30-minute individual session with Carolyn. Donated by: Carolyn Wallace 302 Writing Your Legacy Letter / Ethical Will Registration for two in a workshop series of three three-hour sessions, Fridays 9:30-12:30: May 15, 22, 29 / 2015, at Westwood Cohousing Community in West Asheville. Through writing to a series of prompts, participants will reflect on meaningful life experiences, values, beliefs, hopes and dreams for family / friends / and or community, culminating in writing a Legacy Letter, or Ethical Will. A Legacy Letter is one of the most precious gifts we can leave to those we love the most who are likely to outlive us, and even to future generations. (For more information on writing legacy letters, see Carolyn’s articles in www.wncwoman. com November, 2013 —The Most Important Letter We Will Ever Write, and December, 2013—Your Last Love Letter). Donated by: Carolyn Wallace 303 Clutter Clearing Jorie will provide 2 hours of clutter clearing at your home or business, including organizing assistance. If you are overwhelmed by your capacity to accumulate material things and need more freedom and space— Jorie can help! Donated by: Jorie's Clutter Cleaning 18 304 Canoeing Lesson Join Richard for a canoeing lesson (not kayaking) on Lake Julian. Canoes provided. The lesson can be for one person, or for two in tamdem. Date to be arranged. Donated by: Richard Kark 305 Oriental Carpet Cleaning Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning will clean one oriental rug, up to size 12 × 24, including pick up and delivery. Donated by: Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning 306 Gift Certificate for Yoga Classes No. 2 Gift certificate for $100 toward your choice of yoga classes at One Center Yoga, located at 120 Coxe Avenue, Asheville. Donated by: One Center Yoga 307 Gift Certificate for Yoga Classes No. 1 Gift certificate for $100 toward your choice of yoga classes at One Center Yoga, located at 120 Coxe Avenue, Asheville. Value: $100 Donated by: One Center Yoga 308 Elegant Flower Arranging for 10 Barbara will offer tricks of the trade in creating flower arrangements, using plant materials from her spring garden, and you will create an arrangement to take home. Bring your container of choice to Sandburg Hall, Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 10:00 – 1:00 and enjoy this spring activity. Fixed Price: $30 Donated by: Barbara Kruszewski 309 Weeding in Your Garden Here is the rare person who will work to get rid of weeds in the garden! Kathi will do two hours of weeding in your garden. It could be helping with a spring cleanup, or a fall cleanup, or perhaps garden maintenance while you are away. Remember, this is for two hours, but she can work magic in this short time. Donated by:Kathi Rice Closes at 6:40pm Silent Auction (part 2) "Services & Skills" 310 Biscotti Baking Class for 4 Learn techniques for sweet and savory biscotti at the home of Jane and Cam, and take home over three dozen biscotti. Invite a guest for tea, wine and biscotti at 4:00. Sunday, March 1, 2015, at 1:00 – 4:00. Fixed Price: $35 Donated by: Jane Bramham & Cam Collins 311 Three Mountain Dulcimer Lessons for 3 3 beginning one hour mountain dulcimer lessons, available to up to three attendees for small-group lessons. No musical experience necessary. Dulcimers will be provided during the lessons. The lessons will take place at Bill’s home and will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. The mountain dulcimer is the most accessible and easiest to learn of all instruments, so don’t be shy, and Bill is a natural-born teacher! Fixed Price: $45 Donated by: Bill Kleiber 312 Two Hours of Tutoring Geri is offering two hours of tutoring for adults or children. She is an experienced teacher, and will tutor in math, reading, writing, spelling, beginning Spanish or ESL (English as a Second Language). She is also available for additional hours at $35 per hour. Donated by: Teacher Who Tutors 313 Pedicure by Holly A pedicure by Holly at Clay Spa and Salon in Weaverville. Donated by: Clay Spa & Salon 314 30-Minute Massage with Trish A 30-minute massage with Trish at Clay Spa & Salon in Weaverville. Donated by: Clay Spa & Salon 315 Haircut and Style with Carrie A gift certificate for a haircut and style with Carrie at Clay Spa & Salon in Weaverville. Donated by: Clay Spa & Salon 316 Pet Grooming at Canine Shear Heaven A gift certificate for pet grooming for dogs and cats at Canine Shear Heaven, on McDowell St. across from Asheville High. Expires February 28, 2015. Value: $60 Donated by: Canine Shear Heaven 317 Clay Play with Nels Join Nels in her pottery studio for clay games, making a pinch-and-coil pot which will be fired, and an opportunity to use the potter’s wheel. One session, 2-3 hours in length, for a family of 4 or 5, or form your own group of 4-5 adults. A warm weather date to be arranged with Nels. Sold to the highest single bidder for a group of up to 5 attendees. Donated by: Nels Arnold 318 Language Assessment and Tutoring for 5 Leslie Eller, M.Ed., offers her assessment skills to identify language processing problems, specifically dyslexia, in children and adolescents. Her teaching uses the Orton-Gillingham approach, designed to teach reading, writing and spelling in a multi-sensory way. The results are fantastic! Visit her website at: WNCdyslexiahelp.com. This package includes one assessment , a parent conference and a one-hour tutoring session free. The dates and times are to be arranged. References can be provided upon request. Available to 5 bidders. Fixed Price: $50 Donated by: Leslie Eller 319 Interior Design Consultation Discover how the interiors of your residence or business can come alive through the assistance of a professional. Robert has had wide-ranging experience and will work closely with you to develop your project. The initial consultation time is not specified since it depends upon your needs. See the website: www.robertallandesign.net Donated by: Robert Allan Design 320 Personalized Ceremony The Rev. DiAnna Ritola will perform a specialized ceremony such as a baby blessing, a house blessing, a pet blessing, a birthday or anniversary ceremony, or other ceremony that you would like to have. Does not include weddings or memorial services. Donated by: DiAnna Ritola Closes at 6:40pm 19 Silent Auction (part 2) "Services & Skills" 321 Do It with an Architect Are you contemplating remodeling or adding on to your home or business? Perhaps you are going to purchase land or a building. Or maybe you would like your home evaluated as a suitable dwelling for “aging-in-place?” An architect can assist you with ideas for your project or an evaluation of the land or building. John K. Martin, AIA, CSI, a member of our church, will provide up to 4 hours of consultation. Expires December 31, 2015. Donated by: John Martin 322 A Day of Beauty at Turner & Scott A gift certificate is ready for you to be treated to a Luxury Facial, Pampering Manicure and Makeup Application courtesy of Turner & Scott, the beauty boutique in Biltmore Village. You will experience a new you when you walk out the door! Donated by: Turner & Scott 323 Consultation with a Certified Nurse Kristi is certified in oncology nursing and alternative/complementary health nursing, has a Masters degree in nursing, and is pursuing a PhD in nursing, focusing on medication errors. She has taught nursing at the college level, and currently works for Carepartners as a home health “crossroads” nurse, supporting people who are considering the role hospice might play in their lives. In her consultation with you she can offer science-based answers to your questions about your health. She can ensure your list of medications is error free, and review what your medications do for you. Provide her with your initial interests, then schedule a consultation, either at home or at the church, for 30 – 60 minutes. Donated by: Kristi Miller 324 Vacation Garden Care Ruth will water, weed, dead-head, harvest your garden while you are away on vacation. Loving garden care performed by an experienced gardener! Donated by: Ruth Christie 325 One Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash The Soapy Dog, located in the River Arts District on Depot Street, offers one Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash for your furry friend. Donated by: The Soapy Dog 20 326 One Night of Doggie Boarding The Soapy Dog, located in the River Arts District on Depot Street, offers one night of boarding for your furry friend. Donated by: The Soapy Dog 327 Personal Training Package An introductory training package at Training Partners on Merrimon Avenue will help you get started with a healthy new program, to meet your individual needs, by working with a personal trainer. Includes four one-hour sessions. Winner must claim this offer in December, 2014, and may use the services for up to four months, December 2014-March 2015. Donated by: Training Partners 328 Sonnet for Your Valentine A custom sonnet, for your loved one! You provide the details about your spouse/significant other and I will craft a personalized Shakespearean or Petrarchan sonnet, printed on paper suitable for framing. Donated by: Krista Christensen 329 Sound Room Meditation at Bodhi Tree Experience a sound healing session at Bodhi Tree in downtown Asheville. The vibrations of sacred sound instill effervescent serenity and sweep away stagnation. Bodhi Tree has a room exclusively designed to be the container for private sound sessions including a sound wave massage bed incorporating 40 metal strings all tuned to the same note, together with a broad collection of other ancient and modern instruments. Let vibrations tell you an ancient story. Donated by: Bodhi Tree 330 Ananda Hair Salon Gift Certificate Ananda West Hair Salon is located in the River Arts District, next to the Wedge Brewery, on the lower level (river side) of the building. They offer a full range of hair services from cuts to color. Ananda Downtown is located next to the BB & T parking garage, on Broadway. The gift certificate may be used at either location. Value: $50 Donated by: Ananda Hair Salon 331 Guest Space for Your Visitors Need guest space for relatives or other visitors? Your guests may stay for three nights in this comfy Closes at 6:40pm Silent Auction (part 2) "Services & Skills" private apartment, sometimes available for rental on airb&b. Located in friendly West Asheville with easy walk/bike to great restaurants – The Admiral, Isis, White Duck Taco, All Souls Pizza, Grey Eagle, coffee shops, and the River Arts District, and two miles to downtown. Beautifully appointed queen bedroom/living room with large screen TV, cable and Netflix, wifi, kitchen seating area with sink, fridge, coffeemaker, microwave and toaster oven (no stove), and full bathroom. There’s also a pullout sofabed if needed. The space is large enough to spread out and get comfy. Maximum four guests, if two use the full-sized sofa bed. Dates to be arranged directly with the owner, excluding Christmas 2014. See https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1618610 and auction table display for photos. Donated by: Bonnie Parker 332 Editing Services Paula will use her experience as a certified medical editor to edit your website or manuscript. Initial bidding is for one hour. After the first hour, the winner may add up to three additional hours at the same rate if more time is needed, and this payment will be donated to the church’s auction account. Donated by: Paula Robbins 333 Fiddle or Violin Music for Your Party Did you hear the expert fiddle performance of Lew at church doing Jewish Klezmer music? He will come to your party to liven things up with 45 minutes of live music, either fiddle or violin, he offers your choice of musical style. See his website: lewgelfond.com Donated by: Lew Gelfond 334 Tech Help by a Professional Jensen offers two hours of expert help with your technological devices, on-site at your home or business. Includes setup, troubleshooting, or hands-on teaching for your Mac, PC, Smartphone, iPad, etc. Donated by: Asheville Digital Lifestyle (Jensen Gelfond) 335 Make Your Own Pesto and Hummus for 8 Come to Pat’s kitchen where she will provide all the ingredients and the instruction for making pesto and hummus, and you will take home the flavorful results of your efforts. Plan for a session of 2 – 3 hours, beginning at 2:00 on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Stay for a tasting, and a glass of wine! Available to the first 8 bidders. Fixed Price: $30.00 Donated by: Pat Kutay 336 Haircut at Nirvana Nirvana will do a complete haircut, including shampoo and blow dry, for either man or woman. This studio is located downtown in the Atrium on Haywood Street. Gift certificate for $50 in services and products at the salon. Appointment to be arranged. Value: $50 Donated by: Nirvana Hair Studio (Barbi Kay) 337 Singer/Song Writer for Your Party Norris Orbach sings familiar folk tunes and some of his own songs, with guitar accompaniment. His relaxed style will provide entertainment for guests at your party. One session of 2-3 hours, date to be arranged. Donated by: Norris Orbach 338 Framed Personal History with Photos Craig will photograph you in the comfort of your home, record your personal story, transcribe and edit it, and work with you to select an environmental photo to complement your story. The result will be a framed picture, 16 1/2 × 23, incorporating all of those elements. See the sample on display. He will visit your home within the greater Asheville area, date and time to be arranged. Donated by: Craig Bohanan 339 Customized Facial You will be treated to a customized facial at Renewal Skincare in West Asheville. The experienced and talented staff at Renewal Skincare are among the most qualified in the industry. Whether you need a full day of relaxation, a wonderful facial treatment with Dermalogica or a quick manicure, you’ll find it here. With this gift certificate you may choose one of the facial options that suits your needs. Donated by: Renewal Skincare (Cindy Morris) 340 Room Makeover Do you have a room which could use a little “facelift?” Perhaps one that might be in need of some creative rearranging? Using your own furnishings and decorative items, Melinda and Nancy will visit Closes at 6:40pm 21 Silent Auction (part 2) "Services & Skills" your home for a two-hour makeover of your chosen space, providing you with a fresh new look and improved feng shui! Donated by: Melinda Elkins, Nancy Gouin 341 Interior Design Assistance A two-hour session with an interior design professional to review your home or work space and approach any design questions you might have. Date and time to be arranged. Donated by: Pure and Simple Interiors (Susan Markovitz) 342 Name Your Sermon Topic Do you have a topic that you are burning to hear Mark expound upon? Or would you just want to stump the preacher? Here’s your chance. The winning bidder gives Mark a sermon topic, to be developed after consultation. Donated by: Mark Ward 22 343 Learn to Knit! Three knitting lessons: You will learn to knit and purl, and will make a dishcloth and a hat or scarf. Needles and yarn provided for the dishcloth; you provide the yarn for the hat or scarf. Donated by: Jan Beech 344 Personalized Slide Show/Music DVD Moments in Time will create a slide show DVD for a special occasion or person of your choosing, such as a graduation, anniversary, birthday or wedding. You supply pictures, memorabilia and music, and we will put it all together. We can use up to 50 photos, 3 – 4 songs, to produce 5 – 7 minutes in length. See www.momentsintime.us for ideas and examples. Donated by: Moments in Time (John Schuerman) Closes at 6:40pm Silent Auction (part 2) "Art Gallery" 401 Set of Two Prints of Frescos at Angkor Wat These are photographic prints of two frescos from Angkor Wat, the famous temple complex in Cambodia. It was first a Hindu, later a Buddhist temple, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each piece is 25 × 9, framed in cherry. They depict gods and demons in a tug-of-war. Donated by: Tom Richey 402 Large Framed Print by Robert Boyer A framed print by Robert Boyer. Donated by: Robert Boyer 403 Pastel Landscape with Pond and Rocks An 8 × 10 pastel landscape with a pond and rocks, by Laleah Adams, framed in black. Donated by: Laleah Adams 404 Still Life with Onions This is a limited-edition print by the British artist Ann Swan, with a green frame complementing the piece, 16 × 17. Ann Swan is a British artist whose colored pencil work is shown worldwide. Exhibitions include the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew and the Hunt Institute’s 8th International Exhibition in Pittsburgh. She is a regular exhibitor with the Society of Botanical Artists and has shown at the Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows. She is a member of the Royal Horticultural Society Picture Committee. This picture was purchased at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in Chelsea, London. Donated by: Susan & Jim Steffe 408 River Landscape: "The Tweed" A watercolor by English painter Sandy Rogers, depicting the River Tweed near the border of Scotland and England. Donated by: Nancy Heath & Larry Wheeler 409 White Dove in Flight An original watercolor of a white dove in flight, framed, signed by Eileen Ross. 19 × 23. Donated by: Nancy Heath & Larry Wheeler 410 Female Nude on Blue A framed original painting (unsigned) of a female nude, seated, with blue background. 26 × 40. Donated by: Nancy Heath & Larry Wheeler 411 Landscape Painting "Thunderhead" An original oil painting by UU Ray Gibson titled “Thunderhead.” 24 × 28 in canvas frame. Donated by: Raymond Gibson 412 "Tree on Fire" Photo on Canvas Made by UU photographer Jacqi Schechter, this photo on canvas titled Tree on Fire depicts the Japanese maple in the center of the UUCA Memorial Garden. Donated by: Mindful Photography (Jacquelyn Schechter) 405 Painting "Sandra's Bear" The painting “Sandra’s Bear” in acrylic by Kathy Amspacher is a likeness of a photograph taken by Asheville photographer Sandra Calderbank. The bear was photographed in Asheville (the same bear that showed up in one of our own yards?) 20 × 24. Donated by: Kathy Amspacher 406 Photograph of Half Dome in Yosemite An original photograph of Half Dome in Yosemite by Paul Beswick, framed, 28 × 37. Donated by: Nancy Heath & Larry Wheeler 407 Swamp Landscape A print of a swamp with trees, in a triple mat, unframed, 32 × 40. Donated by: Nancy Heath & Larry Wheeler Closes at 6:40pm 23 Silent Auction (part 3) "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" 501 Vegetarian Dinner for Family or Friends Bring your family of four (or group of four friends) for an informal vegetarian dinner at the home of Santina and Craig in West Asheville. The dinner will include vegetable lasagna, salad, freshly made bread, dessert and wine. The winner will consult with Santina and Craig to select a time of mutual convenience. Children are welcome! This is for a single winner at the highest bid. Donated by: Santina LaCava & Craig Bohanan 502 Liturgical Dinner for 12 Join the four senior program staff of UUCA—Mark Ward, Lisa Bovee-Kemper, Joy Berry and Milt Crotts—for a sumptuous meal with a spiritual thread that will feed your body and your soul. We will prepare a dinner of four courses that we will integrate into a worship experience that we will lead. Sunday evening, February 15, 2015 in Sandburg Hall. Fixed Price: $65 Donated by: Joy Berry, Lisa Bovee-Kemper, Milt Crotts, Mark Ward 503 Old Fashioned New England Dinner for 7 Join Jennifer and Kim at their home in Weaverville for an old-fashioned New England dinner! The menu includes clam chowder, roast chicken, corn pudding, green beans, cranberry biscuits and cheddar apple pie. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 6:00. Fixed Price: $55 Donated by: Kim Collins, Jennifer Gorman 504 A Poetic Feast for Late Winter for 8 Find warmth and good cheer in the closing days of winter with a hearty feast seasoned with your choice of poetic verse. Begin with a rich Red Pepper Soup and fresh rustic breads, to be followed by a Hunter’s Stew made with venison simmered in savory sauces of wine and herbs and accompanied by Cranberry Wild Rice and a Tangle of Tart Greens. Finish with Devonshire Pear and a dash of cream. Also expect to be offered a thoughtfully chosen red wine, a good dark roast coffee, and an exquisite selection of teas. All dishes to be garnished with your selections of poetry and conversation. Gather in the parlor at 23 Edwin, Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 6:00. Fixed Price: $45 Donated by: Don & Judy Galloway, Rusty & Mary Bryant 24 505 High Tea & Humor at the "Vicarage" for 10 Up to 10 people are invited to Lisa & Cindy’s home for High Tea with the Associate “Vicar.” While partaking of homemade delicacies such as scones & finger sandwiches, an assortment of tea selections, and an authentic English trifle, guests will enjoy a few choice episodes of the popular British comedy “The Vicar of Dibley” starring the inimitable Dawn French. Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 3:00. Fixed Price: $30 Donated by: Lisa Bovee-Kemper 506 History Mysteries: A Walking Tour Downtown for 20 Conducted by the UU Denizens of Downtown, this is not your usual tour! Participants will gather clues to solve the hidden mysteries of Downtown. Libations, treats and music at their downtown condos along the way. 3:30 – 5:30, Saturday May 2, 2015. Fixed Price: $25 Donated by: UU Denizens of Downtown 507 Wine Tasting Happy Hour for 10 Join Steve and Pat Kutay at their home in north Asheville for a wine-tasting Happy Hour, an opportunity to taste several Italian wines, together with a variety of appetizers. There will be specialty wines from Metro Wines, and their representative will be there to introduce the wines being sampled. 5:00 on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Fixed Price: $20 Donated by: Pat and Steve Kutay 508 Afternoon Tea Party for 36 Experience the elegance and refinement of the timehonored British tradition of afternoon tea! Welcome the Spring! Celebrate Mother’s Day! No reason required to enjoy this event! The UUCA ‘Women’s Connections’ cordially invites you and will indulge your afternoon with grace, fabulous treats and the music of Lew Gelfond! Enjoy a pot of tea and three courses of fancy, bite-size finger foods: sandwiches, scones and desserts in the British tradition. Well-known Asheville performer Lew Gelfond will provide musical entertainment during the party. He plays the violin, fiddle and mandolin, known to captivate his audiences with his verve and musicality! Dress: Festive. Hats encouraged! Saturday, May 9, 2015, 3:00 – 5:00 in Sandburg Hall. Fixed Price: $20 Donated by: UU Women's Connections Closes at 6:55pm Silent Auction (part 3) "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" 509 Bunco Party for 44 Karen and Nancy know how to host a fun party! Join them in Sandburg Hall for Bunco. It takes five minutes to learn this game of chance, and is fun for all. Includes light appetizers, snacks, wine and nonalcoholic beverages. There will be prizes! Saturday, April 25, 2015, 4pm to 7pm in Sandburg Hall. Fixed Price: $15 Donated by: Karen Morris and Nancy Bell 510 Outdoor Spring Luncheon for 10 Join Karen and Maurice for an al fresco luncheon, including an approximately 30-minute walk through a unique hillside mowed and forested labyrinth. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 1:00. Fixed Price: $25 Donated by: Karen Topol and Maurice Loiselle 511 Winter Solstice Gathering and Dinner for 6 The solstice gathering belongs to several traditions, a special time to remember and celebrate. Beginning with hors d’oeuvers at 5:30, we will then have a 20-minute solstice ceremony before a roaring fire, followed by a meal of winter delicacies. Sunday, December 21, 2014, at 5:30. Fixed Price: $40 Donated by: Karen Topol and Maurice Loiselle 512 Thanksgiving at Sandburg Hall! Turkey Dinner (Set of 2) Join other UUs for a Thanksgiving buffet featuring a turkey dinner. A set of two tickets prepaid, and a potluck dish is not required with these tickets. Thursday, November 27, 2014, at 2:00. Additional tickets can be purchased at coffee hours if still available. Fixed Price: $14 Donated by: Susan and David Cooper 513 Thanksgiving at Sandburg Hall! Vegetarian Dinner (Set of 2) Join other UUs for a Thanksgiving buffet featuring vegetarian foods. A set of two tickets prepaid, and a potluck dish is not required with these tickets. Thursday, November 27, 2014, at 2:00. Additional tickets can be purchased at coffee hours if still available. Price: $6 Donated by: Susan and David Cooper 514 Paleo Dinner for 4 Barbara and Dennis welcome you to their home for a dinner showcasing the Paleo diet dining experience. The Paleo diet is based on the notion that modern humans need to return to whole unprocessed foods featuring fresh pasture raised beef, lamb and pork, wild-caught fish, fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. This way of eating is gluten-free, as well as grain and sugar free. Fat is unapologetically featured and includes butter, clarified butter (ghee), while minimizing plant oils for cooking. This meal will feature Barbara’s pumpkin soup with apple, cranberry and onion relish, salad of local greens from North Asheville Winter Market, a beef dish using Hickory Nut Gap beef, and a lamb dish with lamb supplied by East Fork Farms, local grilled vegetables, and a surprise dessert (lots of fat and very little sugar). Wine will accompany dinner. Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 6:00. Fixed Price: $50 Donated by: Barbara Brownsmith Campbell and Dennis Campbell 515 Your Mother's Dinner for 6 “You will eat what you get.” The meal might be German, Italian, French, or whatever I feel like cooking when the time comes. There will be wine! (not gluten-free) Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 6:00. Fixed Price: $35 Donated by: Elfi LaPlante 516 German Dinner for 8 (Gluten Free) Renate will be preparing a complete dinner in the German tradition: Goulash with homemade noodles (spaetzle), red cabbage, mixed vegetables, cucumber salad, and for dessert, a parfait with liqueur. The event will begin with appetizers and includes wine, beer, coffee, tea and soft drinks. This dinner will be gluten-free. At the home of Renate Schuchardt and Russ Lee, on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 6:30. Fixed Price: $50 Donated by: Renate Schuchardt 517 Cowboy Dinner for 4 Wear your bandana and get ready for steak, ‘taters, salad and a big slab of coconut cake, all fabulous and made from scratch. Nothing but the best for our UU cowboys and cowgirls! Includes wine with dinner. Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 6:00. Fixed Price: $50 Donated by: Clark Olsen Closes at 6:55pm 25 Silent Auction (part 3) "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" 518 Southern Dinner for 4 An authentic southern dinner, prepared by an Asheville native who knows her fried chicken, her baked mac & cheese, the tastiest greens, topped off by her lemon meringue pie, all southern homemade delicious. Includes wine with dinner. Friday, December 5, 2014 at 6:00. Fixed Price: $50 Donated by: Anna Olsen 519 All-Church Ice Cream Social Gather for an Ice Cream Social, just like old times! Members of the Board of Trustees will be hosting and serving three flavors of ice cream, with all the toppings. How about a banana split? or a hot fudge sundae? Maybe you remember the tin roof (vanilla with Hershey’s and Spanish peanuts?) Or the Brown Cow (vanilla with root beer and a straw). Detroiters had the Boston Cooler (Verner’s Ginger Ale with vanilla and a straw) named after the elegant Boston Blvd. in Detroit. They will all be there, come one, come all! Held in Sandburg Hall on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 3:00. Fixed Price: $5 per person or $10 per family Please name each person attending, and write your total for all with your Bidder Number. Fixed Price: $5, $10 Donated by: UUCA Board of Trustees 520 Four Course Vegetarian Dinner for 8 Judy and Ken are experts at vegetarian meals, so you can anticipate an excellent four course dinner, with fresh local ingredients, and perhaps including some veggies from Judy’s prosperous organic garden. The date is to be mutually arranged. Fixed Price: $30 Donated by: Judy Mattox and Ken Brame 26 521 Vegetarian Chili Supper for 8 Linda’s wonderful vegetarian chili dinner will begin with appetizers, wine or beer, and will finish with dessert. This party will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 5:30. Snow date is Saturday, January 31. Fixed Price per person: $25 Fixed Price: $25 Donated by: Linda Kooiker 522 Champagne Brunch for 6 Bob is the chef for this classic brunch, including champagne cocktails. Relax and enjoy the country ambiance of their home near Weaverville, while Bob and Mary attend to their guests. To be held at 1:00 on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Available to the first 6 bidders. Fixed Price: $40 Donated by: Bob Penland and Mary Metcalf 523 French Dinner: Chemin to Camino for 4 Enjoy French conversation (English is permitted!), food and wine, together with stories and photos of Morris’s fall hike on the 470-mile French “chemin” that reaches the Spanish “camino.” This dinner will be held at the West Asheville home of Liz and Morris in January or first half of February, 2015, date to be arranged. Fixed Price: $50 Donated by: Liz Preyer and Morris Letsinger Closes at 6:55pm Silent Auction (part 3) "Adventures & Vacations" 601 Art Tour and Musical Performance with the Wards Debbie and Mark Ward have fashioned this event featuring an art tour of current traveling exhibitions in the Asheville Art Museum followed by hearty appetizers and a relaxed performance featuring three of Asheville’s (and UUCA’s) most talented musicians. Meet Mark and Debbie Ward at church at 3:00 and carpool to the Asheville Art Museum on Pack Square for a docent-led tour by Nancy Long and friends. Return to church for hearty appetizers by John and Julie Stoffels and music with Steve Loew, clarinet, Gwenn Roberts, vocals, and John Cobb, pianist, including the familiar “Shepherd on the Rock” by Franz Schubert. Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 3:00. Available to 25 attendees. Fixed Price: $50 Donated by: Mark & Debbie Ward 602 B & B at Sweet Biscuit Inn, Asheville Invite your relatives or friends to stay in Asheville at the Sweet Biscuit Inn B & B. Includes one night for two people, with three-course breakfast. Located in the quiet, wooded Kenilworth neighborhood, 1/2 mile from the entrance to Biltmore Estate, this 1915 Colonial Revival home offers urban sophistication with the comfort and friendliness of Southern hospitality. All rooms have queen or king beds, cable TV, A/C and full private baths. The carriage House is excluded from this offer. Expires December 31, 2015. Donated by: Sweet Biscuit Inn 603 Multi-Generational Hike and Lunch at Warren Wilson College Please join Anna Martin and family for a familyfriendly gentle morning hike (about one hour) along the river and around the farm of Warren Wilson College (WWC), including a peek at the WWC pigs, and lunch in the WWC cafeteria. Wear good walking shoes. This event is rain or shine! If it’s really pouring then it might just be to see the pigs and have lunch in the cafeteria. Monday, March 30, 2015 (during spring break for Asheville City Schools, Buncombe County Schools, Evergreen, Hanger Hall, Rainbow Community School and ArtSpace). Meet at 9:45 am at Warren Wilson College. Meeting place and directions to be supplied via email. 20 attendees maximum. Fixed Price: $15 per adult, $5 per child ages 6 – 17. Under age 6: Free, but do sign up each. Fixed Price: $15, $5 Donated by: Anna Martin 604 B & B in Nashville for 3 Nights Stay with UUs in their cottage which is separated from the main residence. It includes a bedroom/ sitting room with a queen size bed and a single bed (up to 3 adults in an intimate setting), a kitchenette including a sink, micro-wave oven, and a refrigerator. The bathroom has a shower (no tub). Heat is provided by a gas wall mounted unit and cooling by a window unit. Temperature control is good. The location is the Whitland area of fine old homes, near several shopping/restaurant areas, and a block from a bus route to downtown Nashville along West End Avenue. Vanderbilt is within 2 miles as is the Parthenon. Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Fine Art Center is about 5 miles away. The Belle Meade Plantation is close. The distance to downtown is about 5 miles. The nearby historic Battle of Franklin Civil War sites are worth visiting. Includes 3 nights and 3 breakfasts. Vegetarians are easily accommodated. Donated by: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville 605 LaZoom Comedy Bus Tour of Asheville Ride the LaZoom Comedy Bus Tour of Asheville, specialized for UUs! We will have the entire bus to ourselves, and are guaranteed to have their usual hilarious 90 minute “historical” tour of the city, plus a few incidents – who knows what- because they know we are fun-loving UUs. If it rains, no problem; they can close the sides of the bus. Our tour includes a bottle of local beer (or water) and a bag of snacks. Kids age 10 to 110 are welcome on this Asheville adventure! Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 3:15. Fixed Price: $30 Donated by: LaZoom Tours & Marilyn Morris 606 Abu Dhabi, UAE: Embracing Tradition and the Modern World An exploration of the people of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and their unique culture. This PowerPoint presentation examines how women are actively contributing to the country and serving in the government, the first elections, preserving the cultural traditions while creating a modern country, and the challenges that currently exist. Eleanor and Bob Lane, who lived in Abu Dhabi from 2003-2007, invite you to this presentation in their home which is filled with art and craft from the Middle East. Refreshments will be served. To be held at 5:30 on Friday, January 23, 2015; snow date Friday, February 6. Closes at 6:55pm 27 Silent Auction (part 3) "Adventures & Vacations" Available to 15 attendees. Fixed Price: $20 Donated by: Eleanor and Bob Lane 607 Two Tickets to Asheville Choral Society Two tickets to the Asheville Choral Society concert on either Friday, February 20, at 7:30 or Saturday, February 21, 2015, at 4:00: “A Life in Song: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Robert Keener.” The tickets may be used at either performance. Donated by: Anna Martin 609 Two Tickets for Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse Two tickets for any 2014-15 performance, excluding December 2014. Performances take place monthly on Sunday evenings at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation. See the schedule at http:// uuasheville.org/mountain-spirit-coffeehouse/ Donated by: Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse 608 Two Tickets to Shana Tucker at Diana Wortham Theatre Make Shana Tucker and Asheville’s lively entertainment scene the centerpiece of a night on the town. Shana Tucker’s music is a sultry fusion of acoustic pop and soulful jazz-folk. She is a classically trained musician, a mezzo-soprano and cellist whose performances include Cirque de Soleil’s groundbreaking work, KA’. Her music embraces the thump of walking blues as well as old-timey bass lines. It evokes the spirit of Americana greats: think Bill Withers and Esperanza Spalding. Two tickets for 8:00, Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Diana Wortham Theatre. Donated by: Judy and Don Galloway ONE CENTER YOGA well·ness (wĕl´nĭs) n. The quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of deliberate effort. “Whether you’re new to yoga, or a practiced student, we’re here to support your wellness”. —cindy dollar studio owner, yoga instructor COM E AS YOU ARE #OXE!VENUERDmOORs!SHEVILLE.#sONECENTERYOGACOM 28 Closes at 6:55pm Silent "Oversize" 701 Set of Four Dining Chairs Four contemporary chrome and black dining chairs are available as a set. One of the chairs is displayed in the Oversize area. Complete description and a photo is displayed with the chair. Winning bidder, please pick up the “gift certificate” at check out for the rest of the set. Donated by: Henry Morrow, Lynn Sellers 702 Fire Pit There is still time to roast marshmallows this fall! The Garden Oasis Fire Pit is 26 inches in diameter, with a steel bowl and black powder-coated stand, including a high temperature, painted fire screen lid. Never used, complete with its box. Donated by: John and Diane Martin 703 Yamaha Keyboard with Stand A portable Yamaha keyboard, perfect for beginning students, and for experienced musicians who need to easily transport their piano. Donated by: Bill and Sherry Wothke Meghans ad.qxp_Layout 1 10/31/14 3:44 PM Page 1 CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ITALIAN all day tuesdays - 25% off all bottled wines all day Wednesdays- LIVE JAZZ & 1/2 off all martinis Check-in to Travinia on YELP and receive a FREE Italian Nacho! 828-684-8060 • Biltmore Park Town Square traviniaitaliankitchen.com 29 Silent "Dessert Dash" Individual servings of a Gluten Free dessert are available on request at Table 1 808 801 Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake Torta de Mora (Layered Mocha Torte) Three layers of devil’s food cake filled with raspberry This is a recipe from Emanuela (Emi) Chiappa, a filling and chocolate ganache, iced with vanilla chef who teaches cooking at Dough Restaurant. buttercream. She wrote: "Having been brought up surrounded by Donated by: Geraldine’s Bakery coffee, this dessert naturally made a regular appearance. When we (Emanuela and her two sisters, 809 Michela and Romina) were little, Mum made it Chocolate Cheesecake without alcohol; but the older we got, the boozier it This cheesecake, topped with cream and berries, is became!" This version uses Amaretto liqueur. homemade by the chef at Givens Estates. Donated by: Julie and John Stoffels Donated by: Nancy Gouin 802 810 Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pie All-Chocolate Layer Cake Yummy dark chocolate filling, peppermint whipped For chocoholics: The cake is chocolate, the filling is cream, topped with peppermint candies, in a slightly chocolate fudge, covered with chocolate frosting. sweetened crust. Donated by: Elin Cotts Donated by: Rebecca Grush 803 Lemon Squares A rich shortbread layer topped with a lemon layer made of fresh lemon juice. Donated by: Karin Eckert 811 Cheesecake with Cherry Topping A homemade vanilla cheesecake with graham cracker crust and cherry topping. Donated by: Elfi LaPlante 804 Two Pumpkin Pies A favorite fall dessert, just in time for our auction event. Lucky for us, Bill enjoys making pie! Donated by: Bill Kleiber 805 Classic Carrot Cake Carrots are vegetables, so it’s good for you! Three layers of moist carrot cake, filled and iced with homemade cream cheese icing, with a crumb coating of carrot cake on the sides. Made by Geraldine’s. Donated by: Ginny and Emmet Hayes 812 Banana Layer Cake with Caramel Cream and Sea Salt Pecans The title says it all! Sure to be a treat because Diane knows what she’s doing in the kitchen. Donated by: Diane Martin 806 Rum Cake A delicious bundt cake lovingly made from scratch and generously flavored with rum. Donated by: Pat Kutay 807 Italian Wedding Cake Another classic, India Dombach makes this beautiful cake herself, just like downtown! A very light, moist, three-layer cake with pecans and coconut, and cream cheese frosting. Donated by: India Dombach 30 813 Chocolate Cake (Gluten-free) Donated by: Patty Davis 814 Two Key Lime Pies Homemade key lime pies, to tempt us with the tropical flavor of fresh limes. Two for your table! Donated by: Fran Vavrek 815 Mango Almond Cake (Gluten-free) A dense, moist flourless mango cake made with fresh mangos and ground almonds. It has bits of macadamia nuts, and is served with a scoop of ginger ice cream or coconut sorbet. Donated by Amy Moore 816 Berry Crisps in Individual Dishes Yummy berry crisp/pies in fall-colored ramekins, and you can take the dishes home with you! Donated by: Debbie Fischer Silent "Dessert Dash" Individual servings of a Gluten Free dessert are available on request at Table 1 820 817 Chocolate Eclairs Grenoble Tart Delicate puff pastry filled with vanilla custard, A shortbread crust filled with toasted walnuts, topped with chocolate, made by Old Europe. swaddled in homemade caramel and robed in dark Donated by: Ann McLellan chocolate ganache. Joy won a prize for this at the UUCA pie contest! 821 Donated by: Joy McConnell Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Everywhere chocolate; glorious dark chocolate glaze 818 on a rich, dense chocolate cheesecake. Fresh Fruit Tart Donated by: Martha Shepard Made by the wonderful pastry chef Karen Donatelli, located on Haywood St. downtown, this is a sweet 822 crust filled with cream and glazed with fresh fruits. Lemon Bavarian Donated by: Martha Mills Sponge cake layered with lemon custard, and topped with a raspberry glaze, made by Old Europe. 819 Donated by: Jo Yates French Apple Tart Another tart from Karen Donatelli, this sweet crust with cream is topped with glazed apple slices. Donated by: Martha Mills 863 Merrimon Avenue (828) 252-0920 www.trainingpartnersinc.com 31 Tim Grimm Aaron Price