Pottery
Two matching pots. Donated by Kristin Schaupp.
Beaded Necklace
Donated by Michelle Balas.
1st Edition of Cider House Rules
1st edition of Cider House Rules by John Irving. Hard-cover. A paperback edition of the book is included for casual reading. Donated by Aaron Knueppel.
Scents and Sensibility
Scents for men and women: Hermes of Paris and Mark Birley of London. Donated by Ellen Krasnow an John Blegen
Value: $450
Scented Candle
Donated by Willow.
Notecard sets: Old Florida Postcards
Notecard sets with images of old Florida postcards. Each set has 8 notecards. 3 sets are available for the auction. Made and donated by Karen Loeb.
Value: $8 (per set)
Baklava
One pan of delicious baklava. Donated by Helaine Minkus.
Value: $30
Math Tutoring
Up to 10 hours of math tutoring, including algebra, calculus, and discrete math. Tom's students are asked not to apply. Donated by Tom Wineinger.
Minimum bid: $150 for whole package or $15/hour
Custom painted name collage for child
Liz Wiechert creates custom painted name collages perfect for a child's bedroom. Acrylic on canvas. (Sample will be on display at event). Donated by Liz Wiechert.
14kt Jeanine Payer necklace
Neckace with the Dante inscription "Infinite goodness has such wide arms." Donated by Nicole Lasker
Value: $429
Geraniums! (Bright red)
Geraniums to spruce up your home this winter! 10" large, Monet blue, china pot. Multiple, luscious plants in pot with rich potting soil and lots of buds and flowers that will keep going for years with care. Bright red flowers. Donated by Ned and Emily Beach
Value $40
Minimum bid: $20
Geraniums! (Salmon colored)
Geraniums to spruce up your home this winter! 10" large, Monet blue, china pot. Multiple, luscious plants in pot with rich potting soil and lots of buds and flowers that will keep going for years with care. Salmon coloured flowers. Donated by Ned and Emily Beach
Value $40
Minimum bid: $20
"Mad as the Mist and Snow" CD
Music by Yata; Poetry by William Butler Yeats. Donated by Yata.
V. Sattui Muscat, 2005
Unique, with fresh-grape flavors, this excellent dessert wine has nuances of apricot and orange blossom. Delicate, sweet and refreshing. Goes great with fresh fruit desserts or with blue cheeses. This wine won a gold medal at the taster's guild.
V. Sattui is a mid-size vineyard in St. Helena, California. They sell only direct to
consumers, so you can't get these wines at retailers.
In 2006, V. Sattui was named the winery of the year in CA for the second time in three years. Their wines are consistently really great. Here's a link to the winery site: http://www.vsattui.com/. Donated by Jan Stirm
Value: $18
Pre-bid received: $25
2nd Pre-bid received: $100
V. Sattui Sauvignon Blanc, 2005
Packing a lot more fruit, color and flavor than other rosés, our Gamay Rouge begins where White Zinfandel leaves off. The secret is that we give the juice extended skin contact (for three days) prior to cold fermentation, pumping over twice a day to achieve a beautiful cherry red color with the flavors of ripe spring strawberries. Have it with anything, from chicken to steak, shrimp to burgers, cheeses to fruits. Donated by Jan Stirm
Value: $20
Pre-bid received: $25
V. Sattui Gamay Rouge, 2004
Donated by Jan Stirm
Value: $15
Wine Basket
2 bottles of wine and 2 wine glasses:
Calistoga Cellars Chardonnay from Napa Valley, CA, medium bodied with a long and soft finish.
Parducci fruit forward Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendocino County, CA.
2 wine glasses with rust and burgundy stems and gold trim.
Donated by Patti & Gary Imbery
Value: $35.00
Holiday Chocolate Roll
A thin chocolate sponge cake filled with cream and
topped with a generous dripping of dark chocolate. Delivered for your favorite November or December Holiday. Up to four rolls. Donated by Sarah Goulet.
Minimum bid: $20/roll
Pre-bid for 1 roll: $25
Hand-Blown Glass Watering Bulb
Fill it with water, stick it in a planter, and it slowly releases water into the soil. Donated by Mary Ellen Alea
Value: $30.
Custom-made Quilt
A quilt (partly machine, partly hand sown), either twin or full size. The winning bidder is invited to help select the colors/fabrics. Two patterns to choose from: a Radiant Star or an abstract design made of colorful strips with contrasting borders. Photo images will be available at Stella Blues at the benefit. Donated by Mary Ellen Alea
Value: $150
Pre-bid received: $250
2nd Pre-Bid received: $300
3rd Pre-bid received: $350
Pink Cadillac Ceramic Cookie Jar, 1950's style
Full of homemade cookies! Donated by Mary Ellen Alea
Value: $15
Pre-bid received: $20
Turkey Calling
As many as five mornings of turkey calling during spring 2007, for any photographer, observer, hunter, or essayist. Donated by Marty Wood.
Minimum bid: $50.
Pre-bid received: $100
Canoe Trip for Two
Canoe trip for two on a river of your choice in western Wisconsin (Eau Claire, Chippewa, Red Cedar, Black, Flambeau). I will provide canoe, paddles, and life jacket, shore lunch, and shuttle. Donated by John (“the old scout”) Hildebrand
Face Cord of Oak
Wisconsin Woodsman will fell, buck, split, deliver and stack a face cord of oak to order for your woodstove, fireplace or outdoor fire pit.
Donated by Don Mowry
Value: $60.
Pre-bid received: $80
2nd Pre-bid received: $100
Bottle of Wine
Details to follow shortly. Donated by Jan Stirm.
Greeting Cards
Donated by Avalon.
Men's Wear Gift Certificate
Donated by Johnson and Huleatt.
Value: $10
UW-Eau Claire Stadium Seat
Donated by Fleet Feet.
Value: $22
Halloween Basket
Donated by Inside Lines.
Value: $98
Brent Douglas Flower arrangement
This arrangement will be available at the benefit.
Value: $45
Homemade Apple Pie
Katie Bero is donating apple pies. There are two pies to be bid on separately.
Benton Lane Estate Pinot Noir 2004 (item edited)
Case of 12 bottles of Benton Lane's smooth pinot noir from Oregon's lush Willamette Valley. Wine Spectator rated this vintage with 90 points. The 2004 vintage is being substituted for the 2002 because of availability issues. Donated by Amanda and Jeremy Hinnant Root.
Value: $260
Pre-bid received: $160
Time - up to 10 hours
Fabiola Varela Garcia is offering 10 hours of her time during the semester to faculty and staff who might need it for small chores, grading, returning books, typing, or monitoring classes. Any day except Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Minimum bid: $15/hr
Spanish Tutoring during final exams
10 hours of tutoring, including all levels of grammar, Spanish phonetics, writing, Spanish business, etc... Donated by Fabiola Varela Garcia. (Fabiola's students needn't bid)
Minimum Bid: $150 for whole package or $15/hour
8oz of Organic Local Grade A Honey
From Robin Shih's Bees
Value: $8
Pre-bid received: $40
AmeriSciences Premium Sampler Pack
Includes a one week's supply of
HeadStart, Energy, Sleep, and Slim
Pharmaceutical-grade supplements of the highest quality available.
Embrace wellness and begin to feel your best today.
www.wishing-wellness.com
Value: $75
Tote bag full of natural foods
Donated by Just Local Foods.
Value: $50 (Tote: $20 + $30 of merchandise)
Pre-bid received: $50
Sari wrapping demonstration
Donated by Neeraja Sankaran
Pre-bid received: $20
Cooking Lessons for 1-2 people
Cooking lessons followed by dinner for a negotiable number. Donated by Neeraja Sankaran.
Amber Glass Cake Stand
Like the perfect frame for a finished portrait, the amber glass cake
stand puts your patisserie-worthy desserts up on a pedestal. Hand-blown
glass in an exquisite golden hue with delicate edging that's fluted to
flatter. Donated by Robin Shih (http://www.robinshih.tohe.com)
Value: $80
Signed book of poetry: Hunger Wide As Heaven, by Max Garland
Value: $14
A night of babysitting for a family
Donated by Teresa Sanislo
Value: $50
Gift certificate for 5 acupuncture treatments
Donated by Paul Lin
Value: $345 Minimum Bid: $100
Pre-bid received: $250
Homemade gumbo, jambalaya, or bisque
Made by Selika Ducksworth-Lawton
Value: $80 for a 5 quart pot
Small black crocheted afghan
Donated by Selika Ducksworth-Lawton
Value $100; Minimum bid $20
Beginning video capture and editing lessons on Adobe Elements or Studio 9
Donated by Ben Lawton
Value: $40
Pre-bid received: $40
Deer Processing
Home-processing of one deer during the regular November or the December antlerless Wisconsin deer seasons. Includes processing (100% boneless), wrapping, labeling, and freezing of one field-dressed deer (provided by purchaser). Package includes up to 20# of home-made sausage (options include bulk breakfast sausage, venison summer sausage, or smoked Cajun sausage). Ratio of cut and ground meat negotiable. Transferrable to a successful hunter. Over 25 years successful experience. Observation of processing free and optional. References available.Performed byDon Christian
Value: $100+
Minimum bid: $60
Six private piano lessons with books
Six private piano lessons with books-child or adult poco a poco Piano Studio. Donated by Bergine Haakenson
value $120
Pre-bid received: $100
Two dozen daffodil or tulip bulbs furnished and planted
Donated by Bergine Haakenson
Pre-bid recieved: $80
Signed children’s book: Farm Crossing, by Jack Bushnel
Value: $10
Signed children’s book: Sky Dancer, by Jack Bushnel
Value: $16
Signed children’s book: Circus of the Wolves, by Jack Bushnel
Value: $16
Pre-bid received: $20
Decorated basket containing 5-6 books
Donated by Karen Welch
Value: $50
Two tickets to a Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild performance
Donated by Karen Welch
Value: $36
Joseph Conrad Life and Letters by G Jean-Aubry
This two volume set was published in 1927 and has an appraised value of $60. Donated anonymously.
Minimum bid: $60
Champagne Sunset Cruise
Champagne Sunset Cruise aboard our pontoon boat for up to six guests. The voyage will include light hors d’oeuvres, tasty sweets, and spirited beverages, along with a scenic tour of Lake Wissota and the Chippewa River, hopefully (weather willing) just in time to see the sun sink. Date negotiable, mid May-mid August 2007. Donated by Katherine and Bruce Rhodes.
Jeff's bread
Jeff Vahlbusch's Rustic, French-style Sourdough Wheat bread. 100% organic -
Handmade with an 9-year-old levain (sourdough
culture) in the traditional 24-hour process -
No commercial yeast -
No sweeteners -
Not sour, but wonderfully flavorful -
Ingredients: wheat flour, salt, spring water, time
Two 9" loaves baked and delivered to order- Audrey Fessler and Jeff Vahlbusch
Pre-bid received: $20
Home-cooked Indian dinner
For 2-6 people. Prepared by Neeraja Sankaran.
Two dark chocolate tortes
Made by Analisa Degrave
Value: $30 each
(may be bid on separately)
Venezuelan dinner for six people
Made and delivered to the home of the highest bidder by Stephanie Zighelboim
Professional Photograph of a photo of a young girl in Nicaragua by Mark Aumann
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $100
Professional Photograph by Bruce Warren
Value: $165
Minimum Bid: $80
Cabin Weekend: Potato Lake
A weekend at a cabin on Potato Lake-long weekend (3 days, 2 nights), along with the canoe and kayaks. It is about an hour north of Eau Claire, on Potato Lake. The winning bidders can pick the weekend of their choice for this coming summer. Donated by Deb Freund
Value: $300
Seven handmade greeting cards
Created by Matthew Bloss
Value: $28
Jewelry
Made and donated by the Native American Student Association
Pre-bid received: $50
Dinner for six
Dinner at Audrey Fessler and Jeff Vahlbusch's. Includes wines. Evening negotiable.
Pre-bid received: $160
Silver Bracelet
Donated by Jane Wolf of Silver Feather
Estimated value: $30
