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Concord Children's Center Auction 2008 - Advance Program of Auction Items

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Table of Contents

A- Activities
B- Adventures & Sports
C- Artwork & Crafts
D- Clothing & Accessories
E- Entertainment
F- Fine Dining & Food
G- Health & Beauty
H- Home & Office
J- Just For Kids
K- Special Treats
L- Travel & Getaways
N- Services

A- Activities

A1. Wash & Learn
A one-year membership to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum and a 5 pack of car wash tickets from Concord Car Wash to keep you rolling in style.
Value: $130
Donors: Concord Car Wash and Museum of Transportation

A2. Emerson Umbrella
Rain or Shine! A $200 gift certificate for one kid's, teen's, or adult class at Emerson Umbrella. Redeem by 5/30/09.
Value: $200
Donor: Emerson Umbrella

A3. Museum Hat trick!
You'll be 3-0 with this trifecta of cultural venues. Enjoy passes to the MFA and DeCordova, and a one-year family membership to the Worcester Art Museum.
Value: $131
Donors: Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Worcester Art Museum and Decordova Museum

A4. Brunch and Museum Day
Go to the Colonial Inn for Brunch for 2, and then stroll over to the Concord Museum to walk it off.
Value: $105
Donors: Concord Museum and Colonial Inn

A5. New England Aquarium and Twin Seafood
Spend a day at the New England Aquarium learning about the briny deep, and then pick up two of the tastiest 1.25 lb crustaceans from Twin Seafood.
Value: Priceless!
Donors: Twin Seafood and New England Aquarium

A6. Drumlin Farm Picnic
A one-day family pass at Drumlin Farm plus a $50 gift card from Whole Foods; good food, good fun!
Value: $110
Donors: Massachusetts Audubon Society - Drumlin Farm and Whole Foods Market

A7. Ecotarium & Museum of Science
Four passes to the Ecotarium and 2 passes to the Museum of Science.
Value: $74
Donors: Ecotarium — Center for Environmental Exploration and Museum of Science

A8. Dalcroze Eurhythmics Music Class
If you do not know Dalcroze Eurhythmics then you do not know fun! For infants to age 5, your child will learn musical concepts of beat, meter, dynamics, and phrasing at the Concord Conservatory of Music.
Value: $175
Donor: Concord Conservatory of Music

A9. One Stop Fun & O'Naturals
Free trial passes and a $10 gift card to One Stop Fun and a $25 gift card to O'Naturals.
Value: $85
Donors: O'Naturals and One Stop Fun

A10. Davis Farmland & Megamaze
Enjoy two day passes (up to 4 people) at Davis Farmland and lose yourself in the wonder of the animals or the tall corn stalks!
Value: $135
Donors: Davis Farmland & Megamaze

A11. Hoop it up at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Take a day trip to Springfield and enjoy two admission tickets. Expires 12/31/08.
Value: $34
Donor: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

A12. Gymboree!
One month membership and joining fee at Gymboree of Acton.
Value: $104
Donor: Gymboree of Acton

A13. Roll over Beethoven!
One semester of ABC Music Together classes for your child, babies through preschool.
Value: $195
Donor: ABC Music Together

A14. Thoreau Club for a Month
A one-month family pass to the Thoreau Club, expires 9/30/08.
Value: $360
Donor: The Thoreau Club

A15. 3 Months at the Beede Center
Follow through on that New Year's Resolution (there is still time) with a three-month family membership at the Beede Center, valid through 12/08.
Value: $400
Donor: Concord Recreation Dept.

A16. Sugar Plum Visions
Four tickets for any evening performance of the Nutcracker at the Jose Mateo Ballet Theater.
Value: $150
Donor: Jose Mateo Ballet Theater

B- Adventures & Sports

B1. Can you Canoe?
One day of canoe or kayaking from Charles River Recreation and $50 to buy some A-1 picnic supplies from Concord Provisions.
Value: $130
Donors: Concord Provisions and Charles River Recreation

B2. Go Sox!
Join Red Sox Nation with 4 right-field Grandstand tickets to the Sox vs. Devil Rays game on May 4, 2008.
Value: $120
Donors: Marshall & Elizabeth Neilson

B3. Grrrreat Brrrrook!
Two trail passes and 2 rental packages at Great Brook Ski Touring Center plus the guidebook "Bike Paths of Massachusetts. "
Value: Priceless!
Donors: Stuart & Catherine Johnstone

B4. Ski & Apres Ski
A $50 gift card to Nashoba Valley Ski area and a $25 gift card to the 99.
Value: $75
Donors: 99 Restaurant and Carole Misticawi-Lynch & Dan Lynch

B5. Wagon Load of Sports and Games
The Ripley Program has stuffed a wagon full of outdoor sports and game supplies.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: The Ripley Program

B6. After-K Sports Box
Sport-themed items, equipment, and books in a painted box from the After-K gang in the Heart Room.
Value: Priceless!
Donors: West Concord After-K, Jessica Fleishman & Jennifer Summers

B7. Soccer Time
A $15 gift card to Soccer Stuff and a $50 gift card to Acton Indoor Sports.
Value: $65
Donors: Soccer Stuff and Acton Indoor Sports

B8. Get in Shape
No more excuses! (5) one month memberships to Gold's Gym in Concord and 4 personal training sessions.
Value: $620
Donors: Gold's Gym and Nicoletta Lanfranco

B9. Stay in Shape!
(5) one month memberships to Gold's Gym in Concord and 4 personal training sessions.
Value: $620
Donors: Nicoletta Lanfranco and Gold's Gym

B10. Introduction to Gymnastics Academy
Three gymnastic classes for new members.
Value: $60
Donor: Gymnastic Academy of Boston

B11. Giddy Up!
Three riding lessons at Volo Farm for kids 5 years and up.
Value: $150
Donor: Volo Farm

B12. Learn to Skate
Eight weeks of Learn to Skate at Sharper Edge skating school.
Value: $120
Donor: Sharper Edge Skating School

B13. Bike Helmet & Gift Card
Nothing says Spring like a brand new bike helmet from Ata Cycle and a $25 gift card from Thunder Sports.
Value: $84
Donors: Ata Cycle and Thunder Sports

B14. A Day of Kayaking
One-day kayak rental plus accessories from Eastern Mountain Sports.
Value: $25
Donor: Eastern Mountain Sports

B15. Autographed Hockey Stick
No need to throw down the gloves! Just bid on this signed hockey stick from current Boston Bruin Glen Metropolit.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Glen Metropolit

B16. Red Sox Nation - Circle Room Style
A decorated chest filled with Red Sox and baseball items from the children in the Circle room - now that is a Luxury Box!
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Circle Room

B17. Personal Training Consultation
Personalized evaluation and write up with a personal trainer AND one follow up session.
Value: $165
Donors: Phil & Rachael Morris

B18. Autographed Celtics Ball
Basketball signed by EVERY member of the 2007-2008 Celtics team!
Value: $500
Donor: Boston Celtics

B19. 30 Days of Fitness
One-month membership at Global Fitness Center.
Value: $75
Donor: Global Fitness Center

B20. Calling All Celts Fans
Four tickets to see the Boston Celtics play on April 16, 2008.
Value: $600
Donor: Jim Lichoulas

B21. Bobby Orr Print
Signed and Personalized Bobby Orr print of his famous Stanley Cup winning goal. The print will be framed for winner and ready sometime in May.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Joanne Saideh

B22. Family Inline Skating
Two-hour inline skating lesson for a family of 4 by a USSG certified instructor. Location to be a park in Cambridge/Watertown and time to be mutually arranged.
Value: $210
Donor: Jun-Shik Whang

B23. Heart Room Hockey Jersey
The Heart Room has designed and autographed a custom hockey jersey. Bid on this and be the league Champion!
Value: Priceless!
Donor: The Heart Room 4/5's Class

B24. Calling All Future Bruins!
Have your little Bruin learn to skate in 2008! Enjoy one season of lessons (approx. 15 sessions) with the Concord Carlisle Youth Hockey learn to skate program from Dec 2008-March 2009.
Value: $200
Donor: T.J. Umina/Concord-Carlisle Youth Hockey

B25. Red Sox vs Orioles Game
Four tickets to the July 13th game. Seats are in the third base sky box!
Value: $300
Donors: Matt and Anne Mullaney

B26. Tennis Anyone?
Tennis racquet - Prince O3 Comp Hybrid, grip size 4 3/8. Item may not be returned or exchanged.
Value: $180
Donor: Legends Sporting Goods

B27. A Day at the Races
A fun-filled day for two individuals at Suffolk Downs race track, guests of G-Biscuit Stables, during one of the following triple-crown events: Kentucky Derby (Sat., May 3); Preakness, (Sat., May 17); or the Belmont (Sat., June 7). Exact day to be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Day will include a fabulous buffet in the exclusive Turf Club with members of G-Biscuit Stables, a tour of the restricted paddock area where jockeys and trainers prepare the thoroughbreds for the race, and a chance to meet one of G-Biscuit's own horses up close and personal, along with our trainer, John Rigattieri. Minimum Bid: $250
Value: Priceless!
Donors: Ann & Nick Caraganis/G-Biscuit Stables

B28. Tennis Lesson
How's that backhand? A one-hour tennis lesson at the Heritage Club by a former varsity tennis player of Georgetown University.
Value: $100
Donor: Margaret Foley

B29. Lobster for Two - Flight for Two!
You can leave your passport at home for this flight for two in a private plane to Rockport, Maine for a lobster-on-the-dock lunch. Dawn and Arny Epstein will take another couple (max weight 425 lbs) on a beautiful flight in their Cessna 210 up the Maine coast to Rockport, ME. There you will drive to a leisurely, outdoor "on-the-dock" lunch and then return. The flight is under an hour each way, and will leave around 9:30am and return around 4pm. To be used on a weekday between June 15 and Sept 15, 2008. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Value: $300
Donors: Dawn & Arny Epstein

B30. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B31. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B32. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B33. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B34. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B35. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B36. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B37. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B38. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B39. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B40. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B41. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B42. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B43. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B44. Nia Dance Class
One private Nia dance class for women and men. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30pm. Nia is an ecstatic yet deeply grounded body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Come move your body, enjoy the company of your fellow CCC community. Taught by Maria Skinner, Nia teacher extraordinaire!
Value: $15
Donors: Yoga & Nia for life

B45. Try Out Fitness Together
Enjoy three sessions at the Concord or Littleton location.
Value: $225
Donor: Fitness Together

C- Artwork & Crafts

C1. Elephants On Parade!
A framed collage of elephants made by the children in the Star Room. Who could forget to bid on this?
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Star Room

C2. Art Supplies and Pooh
A suitcase of art supplies from Fritz & Gigi and an 8x10 Pooh print from Dotty Whittier.
Value: $60
Donors: Fritz & Gigi's and Dotty Whittier

C3. Wall Sculpture
'Black Roses' is the name of this piece by Connie Johnson, CCC parent and past board member. Mounted for hanging.
Value: $150
Donor: Connie Johnson

C4. Framed Print
'Descending Path (Cavillargues)' is painted by past CCC parent Andy Newman. Framed.
Value: $50
Donors: Andy Newman

C5. Calling All Quilters
Quilter's goodie basket from the Quilter's Way and an assortment of quilting treats from Quilting Arts Magazine, including a calendar, books, magazines, and DVDs.
Value: $211
Donors: Quilter's Way and Quilting Arts Magazine

C6. Emerson 2's Art
Pollock, Johns, and Warhol have nothing on these kids! 16X20 acrylic painting done by the children in the 2's class at Emerson. Bid early before MOMA scoops this one up!
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Emerson 2's Class

D- Clothing & Accessories

D1. Scarves and Earrings
Two spring scarves and a pair of earrings from Eileen Fisher. Scarves are made of cross-dyed linen/cashmere. Earrings are silver with grey and light blue beads.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Barbara Sheehan

D2. Reflections and Grasshopper Shop
A $25 gift certificate to Reflections Clothing and a silver bracelet from The Grasshopper Shop.
Value: $25
Donors: Reflections and Grasshopper Shop

D3. Perceptions Pin
Plaid fabric pin by Mary Jane Doubleday.
Value: $100
Donor: Perceptions

D4. Ooo La La! Necklace
Gerard Josca tiered necklace from French Lessons.
Value: $310
Donor: French Lessons

D5. Rugged Bear Life is Good
Life is Good t-shirts and hats, plus a soccer ball. Items may be exchanged if tags are left on.
Value: $75
Donor: The Rugged Bear

D6. Grasshopper Shop Bracelets
Two silver heart bracelets.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Grasshopper Shop

D7. Harness Shop Duffle Bag
Your bath set from the Colonial Stores, including bath/shower gel, lotion, exfoliating scrub, soap, and foam enhancing pouf, will fit perfectly in your new Vera Bradley duffle bag with medallion pattern. Happy Traveling!
Value: Priceless!
Donors: The Harness Shop and Colonial Stores, Inc.

D8. Life Is Good Basket
Life Is Good basket that includes shirts, hats, and a bag.
Value: $100
Donor: Susan Poor

D9. Dunia and T-shirts
A $15 gift certificate to Dunia and 3 printed organic cotton t-shirts with a custom design—winning bidder to choose!
Value: $60
Donors: Dunia and Damon/Igo Family

D10. Goldsmiths 3 Gift Certificate
A $100 gift certificate redeemable at the Goldsmiths 3.
Value: $100
Donor: Goldsmiths 3

D11. Earrings
Sterling silver and amethyst drop earrings - amethyst stones (one round and one marquise set in sterling silver).
Value: $89
Donor: Artinian Jewelry

D12. Snake Eyes!
Green snake bracelet with jeweled eyes.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Grasshopper Shop

E- Entertainment

E1. A Night at the Theater
Enjoy two tickets to any show at the American Repertory Theatre.
Expires 6/15/08.
Value: $120
Donor: American Repertory Theatre

E2. A Night of Music
Two tickets to 2008 Boston Pops Spring season. Limited dates available, and artists and conductors are subject to change. Not valid for Holiday Pops performances.
Value: $80
Donors: Boston Symphony Orchestra and Pops

E3. Cry of the Reed at Huntington Theatre
Two tickets to see Cry of the Reed at the Huntington in Boston.
Value: $140
Donor: The Huntington Theatre Company

E4. Dinner at Serafina's
Invite your friends to a night out in Concord with (3) $50 gift certificates to Serafina's and (6) tickets to hear the Concord Orchestra Pops on Friday, May 16, 2008.
Value: $270
Donors: The Maloney Family and Concord Orchestra Pops

E5. Read and See
Enjoy a $30.00 gift certificate to Willow Books, then use a gift certificate for four people to see the Wheelock Family Production of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, 4/11 through 5/11/08.
Value: $122
Donors: Willow Books & Cafe and Wheelock Family Theatre

E6. Wee! er, I mean Wii!
No need to stand in line - get your Wii right here! Nintendo Wii and 5 game bundle with accessories.
Value: $400
Donors: Barrett & Co.

E7. Rock On
The Artifacts, a classic rock band, will perform live for your friends/co-workers/relatives, for 2 to 2 1/2 hours (1 or 2 sets) at your special event. Would be ideal for a company outing, holiday party, family reunion, school reunion, special birthday party, etc... Add a live band to your next party and get everyone up dancing! Date and time to be mutually agreed upon.
Value: Priceless!
Donors: Jeanne & Ed Connolly

E8. Puppet Showplace Theatre
Do your kids love playing with puppets? Treat them to a one-year Family Membership to the Puppet Showplace Theatre! Back at home, they can put on a show for you with a collection of 4 beautiful cloth puppets donated by Peggy Wargelin. Family Membership expires 3/29/09.
Value: $100
Donors: Puppet Showplace Theatre and Peggy Wargelin

E9. Make Way for Ducklings
Four tickets to a ballet performance of Make Way For Ducklings. Choose between 4 different locations/dates: Littleton on April 5; Sudbury on April 6; Andover on April 13; or Worcester on April 20.
Value: $88
Donor: Dance Prism

E10. A Night at the Ball
A table for 10 at the Patriot's Ball, Saturday April 19th, 2008. Enjoy a night of fun, entertainment, and dancing. Just be done by midnight as glass slipper and pumpkin coach not included!
Value: $250
Donor: Meg Gaudet

E11. Music Under The Stars
Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket, load the family in the car, and come enjoy an outdoor concert every Thursday night in July on the beautiful grounds of Fruitlands Museum in Harvard. The Concord Band, in its 23rd season at Fruitlands, will perform lively musical programs that delight audiences of all ages, entertaining picnickers while the sun sets opposite Prospect Hill. Families, neighbors, and groups of friends from miles around come to Fruitlands every year to enjoy this unique summer diversion. The season pass admits one car full of as many people as you can fit! (Dogs are welcome, so bring the pooch, too.) Concert dates are every Thursday in July(weather permitting): 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Concerts begin at 7:30pm. The gates at Fruitlands Museum open at 5:00pm for picnicking.
Value: $60
Donor: Yvonne Dailey

E12. Late Night With David Letterman!
Two tickets to a taping of The David Letterman Show in New York.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: The Dunham Family

F- Fine Dining & Food

F1. Calling all Blueberry Lovers!
Gourmet desserts made from a CCC family's backyard blueberries - to be delivered to your house four weekends in a row, from early July-early August 2008.
Value: $80
Donors: April Robb & David Carter

F2. A glass of wine, a slice of cheese, pecans, and thou...
What more could a hopeless romantic want than 6 bottles of wine from West Concord Liquors, a $25 gift card to the Cheese Shop, and a box of sweet and salty pecans from Carolyn's Gourmet? Bid on this item and find out!
Value: $119
Donors: West Concord Liquors and Carolyn's Gourmet and The Cheese Shop

F3. Take Out and Eat In
$25 worth of goodies from the Country Kitchen plus $50 worth of groceries from Crosby's Market.
Value: $75
Donors: Country Kitchen and Crosby's Marketplace

F4. Iranian Meals for a Year
Once a month (excluding June and July) an Iranian dish will be cooked and brought to you! Meals can be vegetarian, and exact details to be arranged with donor.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Shahnaz Hakami

F5. Sunday Breakfast in Bed
The good life starts on a Sunday morning! Enjoy a breakfast basket delivered to your house on a Sunday of your choice. The basket will include assorted bagels and cream cheese, orange juice, lox, gourmet coffee, rugalach, and the Sunday New York Times.
Value: $75
Donors: Linda & Ira Skolnik

F6. Eating Well Is the Best Revenge
A gourmet French or German meal prepared to the winner's taste by Estelle & Martin Mense. Paired with a $75 gift certificate to Vintages of Concord this is just the item you need to celebrate well, just about anything!
Value: $375
Donors: Vintages of Concord and Estelle & Martin Mense

F7. Penni & John's Dinner for 8
A perennial favorite - and for good reason! Dinner includes chips and a 7-layer dip, vegetarian chili, bread, a green salad, a scrumptious dessert, 2 bottles of red wine, and 2 bottles of white wine. Please give two weeks notice.
Value: Priceless!
Donors: Penni Hensley Wagner & John Wagner

F8. Lasagna Dinner Brought to You
A lasagna dinner to be delivered to recipient's house. Meal to include lasagna with meat, salad, bottle of red wine, vanilla ice cream w/cookies or M&M's.
Value: $35
Donors: Mary & Jonathan Ells

F9. Tailgatin' Good Time
A tailgate party delivered to your home, plus a Weber Smokey Joe Grill for you to continue the good times.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Joanne Saideh

F10. Pie of the Month
A Verrill Farm pie every month for a year. 'Nuff said.
Value: $175
Donor: Verrill Farm

F11. Colonial Spirits & Cafe Luigi's Delights
Enjoy a gift basket including 4 bottles of wine, biscotti, cookies, nuts, breadsticks, crackers, and oil from Colonial Spirits, then treat yourself to $20 worth of goodies from Cafe Luigi's.
Value: $105
Donors: Colonial Spirits and Cafi Luigi's

F12. Serafina's Gift Certificates
One $50 gift certificate and one $75 gift certificate to Serafina's.
Value: $125
Donor: Serafina's

F13. Dinner at Dalya's
Gift certificate for a Three Course Gourmet Dinner for Two - 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 desserts. 18% gratuity, 5% tax and beverages not included. Expires 1/24/2010.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Dalya's Restaurant

F14. I Scream, You Scream, We All Love Pizza and Ice Cream
Feast on 2 large pies from New London Style Pizza, then wander down the street and enjoy a make your own sundae gift pack and a $20 gift card at Bedford Farms Ice Cream.
Value: $20
Donors: Bedford Farms Ice Cream and New London Style Pizza

F15. The Gathering Kitchen
A gift certificate that can be used for 3 entrees assembled by The Gathering Kitchen or towards the purchase of additional entrees.
Value: $85
Donor: The Gathering Kitchen

F16. The Diamond Room Goes Italian
An Italian Family Dinner Basket from the gang in the Diamond Room: includes pasta, wine, music, and more! Buon Appetito!
Value: Priceless!
Donor: The Diamond Room

F17. Super Delegate - Super Cook!
Never in the last few decades has a Democratic primary race been so exciting! Who are those so-called super delegates that may determine the next presidential candidate for the Democratic party? Come meet one who lives right here in Concord! A gourmet dinner will be prepared for 4 people, along with an opportunity to discuss politics at the home of super delegate David O'Brien. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Value: Priceless!
Donors: David & Julie O'Brien

F18. Smokin' Good Time!
Smokin' dinner for 2 families! Chef Rob will smoke a variety of meats for your enjoyment - chicken, ribs, pork! You and another family can enjoy this meal (includes sides) either at your home or ours. Don't miss this very yummy opportunity!
Please use before September 30, 2008.
Value: $125
Donors: Suzie & Rob Kornblum

F19. A Night Out!
Travel to Arlington for a delicious dinner at flora restaurant!
Value: $100
Donors: Susan Kalled & Michael Lucontoni

G- Health & Beauty

G1. Skin Care in a Basket
Mary Kay moisturizing cream, body wash, shave gel, lotion, lip pack, journal, and micro derm set.
Value: $160
Donor: Catherine Umina

G2. Massage!
One hour session for therapeutic massage by Andrew Southcott.
Value: $75
Donors: Andrew Southcott, Muscle/Massage Therapy

G3. Spa Gift Card
Gift Card for relaxing body treatment at 1 on 1 Self Indulgence Spa.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: 1 on 1 Self Indulgence

G4. Haircut and Manicure
Gift certificate to Mane Escape for a haircut and manicure.
Value: $71
Donor: Mane Escape

G5. Haircut, Manicure, and Pedicure
Wash, cut, and blow dry with Gina, and a
manicure and pedicure with Kelly of Capelli Salon.
Value: $95
Donor: Capelli Salon

G6. One Hour Facial
Deep cleansing facial from Elizabeth Grady in Acton.
Value: $70
Donor: Elizabeth Grady

G7. Head to Toe
A wash, cut, and blow dry from Salone Arte and a pedicure from Acton Nails.
Value: $81
Donors: Salone Arte and Acton Nails

G8. Pearly Whites
Home teeth bleaching kit with custom trays from Dental Arts Assoc. in Somerville, MA.
Value: Priceless!
Donors: Laurie & Shahram Moghaddam

G9. As You Like It Gift Card
A $35 gift card to be used for hair services, a nail file, and face/body moisturizer
Value: $35
Donor: As You Like It Salon

G10. Cosmetic Dermatology Services
Professional Medical Cosmetic Procedures - cosmetic dermatology services provided by Dr. Kathryn Bowers, 290 Baker Ave, Dermatology Associates of Concord - possibilities include consultation/Botox/laser/
restylane/removal of benign skin lesions, etc.
Value: $500
Donor: Kathryn Bowers

H- Home & Office

H1. Portable GPS Navigation System
Don't get lost on the way to the game! This plug-and-play portable automotive GPS navigator features MapSource City Navigator pre-loaded, detailed maps, and a high-resolution color touch screen with voice prompted turn-by-turn navigation.
Value: $300
Donors: Katherine Wright & Naresh Dhar

H2. Portable GPS Navigation System
Don't get lost on the way to the game! This plug-and-play portable automotive GPS navigator features MapSource City Navigator pre-loaded, detailed maps, and a high-resolution color touch screen with voice prompted turn-by-turn navigation.
Value: $300
Donors: Katherine Wright & Naresh Dhar

H3. Spring Fling for Your Home
Spruce up your decor for spring! Schedule a two hour design consultation with a designer at Phillips Design. Then, go shopping with two $50 gift cards for Circle Furniture.
Value: $370
Donors: Circle Furniture and Phillips Fine Paint and Wallcoverings

H4. Stoneware Pitcher
Polish stoneware pitcher with a cheerful blue and yellow pattern.
Value: $43
Donor: The Concord Shop

H5. Patriots Fleece Blanket
Stay cozy and warm while watching the Pats under this handmade fleece blanket with Patriots logo.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Milly Doherty

H6. Blankets, Blankets, Blankets
This basket is filled with cozy blankets for everyone in the family: blankets for grown-ups and taggies—soft security blankets with assorted tags adorning all four sides—for little ones.
Value: $200
Donor: The Bounar Family

H7. Planter and Gardening Tools
Get those hands dirty! Use your new gardening tools to plant beautiful spring flowers in a planter from Wilson Farms.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: The Triangle Room

H8. Homemade Quilt, Sports Theme
Adorn a wall in your home with this homemade quilt wall hanging. The quilt is approximately 45 inches by 52 inches, with a star pattern, sports fabric, and decorated with shoe prints of the children in the Toddler Two class at CCC Emerson.
Value: Priceless!
Donors: Toddler Two Class/Jeanne Connolly & Lynn St. Germain

H9. Decorated Step Stool
The afternoon group at CCC Emerson artfully decorated this stepping stool with paints, pictures of children, and the Concord Children's Center logo.
Value: $50
Donors: Afternoon Group At Emerson/Tanaya Caravahlo & James Giddings

H10. Handmade Twin Size Quilt
A wonderful addition to a child's room, this twin size quilt is made of 16 original art works from the children in the Ripley 4/5's class. Quilt is machine washable.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Ripley 4/5's Class

H11. Handmade Quilt
This precious quilt was hand sewn by the children in the Ripley 3/4's class and contains 17 of their original pieces of art.
Value: Priceless!
Donors: 3-4's Class at Ripley, Melissa Gorgenyi & Mary Heinsohn-Roe

H12. Baby Blanket
This white knit baby blanket is made of acrylic and wool, and is a perfect gift for either a baby boy or a baby girl.
Value: $40
Donor: Laurie B. Mutch

H13. Hand Knitted Baby Blanket
Wrap your baby in a hand knitted baby blanket made of 100% cotton hand dyed chenille yarn in pastel rainbow colors.
Value: $80
Donors: Hewon Hwang & Robert Drisko

H14. Rain or Shine?
What will the weather be like for the game? Consult this digital wireless weather system for the details before you leave home.
Value: $30
Donors: Vanderhoof Hardware Company

H15. Home and Garden
Take an opportunity to improve your home and garden with a $25 gift certificate to Concord Lumber and a gift certificate for 4 yards of loam to be delivered by Marabello Farm.
Value: $155
Donors: Marabello Farm and Concord/Littleton Lumber Corporation

H16. Pennant Fever
Show your Red Sox pride by flying these two Red Sox championship flags at your home. The flags are 3' X 5' and 27 inches X 37 inches in size.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Westvale Flags Etc.

H17. Attention Digital Photographers!
If you're a digital photographer, bid on a copy of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom software. Lightroom enables you to manage, adjust, and present large volumes of digital photographs so that you can spend less time in front of the computer and more time behind the lens.
Value: $299
Donors: Andrew Kirkpatrick

H18. Spring Yard Clean-up
Don't be disheartened by the state of your yard and garden. Julie O'Brien will spend half a day with you making your property look beautiful after a long, harsh winter.
Value: $100
Donor: Julie O'Brien

H19. Hand-painted Step Stool
Help your little one reach high places with this hand-painted step stool created by the children in the Ripley After-K class.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Ripley After Kindergarten Class

H20. A Photo From Greece
A beautiful photo taken in Greece by West Concord teacher Jen Conradt will be matted, framed, and ready to compliment any wall in your home!
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Jen Conradt

H21. Easy Listening
Enjoy all of your favorite music on your new Dell MP3 Player with DJ Ditty Software!
Value: $75
Donors: Sue & Jim Poor

H22. Easy Listening
Enjoy all of your favorite music on your new Dell MP3 Player with DJ Ditty Software!
Value: $75
Donors: Sue & Jim Poor

J- Just For Kids

J1. Basket of Books
Curl up on the couch with your kids and a basket of children's picture books from Barefoot Books. Items may not be returned or exchanged at store or online.
Value: $150
Donor: Barefoot Books Inc.

J2. A Book for Every Day of the Week
You and your kids will enjoy reading a new book every day with this basket containing a week's worth of picture books.
Value: $120
Donor: The Damon/Igo Family

J3. Birthday Party Entertainment
Musician and storyteller Tim Seston will provide entertainment for your child's next birthday party. The program includes a 45-50 minute performance with a mixture of stories and songs. Tim can include an original story written for the birthday child if notified two weeks prior to the birthday party.
Value: $150
Donor: Tim Seston

J4. A Date with Penni
Let your child join Penni Hensley-Wagner, Ripley Director, on this very special date. Penni and her date will go to the Concord Bookshop to choose a new book, and then to Helen's for a sweet treat.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Penni Hensley Wagner

J5. Fire Your Desire
Ripley teacher Rachel Waterhouse will take two children to Fire Your Desire where each child can decorate one clay item of their choice. Rachel will pick up dried and glazed pottery items, and deliver them to the children. After working up an appetite at the studio, the children will join Rachel for lunch at Junior Pizza House.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Rachel Waterhouse

J6. Book of the Month Club with Pat Nelson
This is a great opportunity for your child to experience the pleasure of giving and receiving. Once a month, Pat will meet your child at the Concord Bookshop to choose two books  one book to keep and the other to donate to a family shelter in Lowell.
Value: $250
Donor: Pat Nelson

J7. Dancing Queen
Enroll your preschooler in ballet class for 3 months at West Concord Dance Academy. Before classes begin, outfit your little dancer with a $25 gift certificate from Dance This Way. (Lessons for ages 3-4 years. Good for Sept., Oct., and Nov. 2008 tuition.)
Value: $200
Donors: Dance This Way and West Concord Dance Academy

J8. A CD Just for Me!
Your little American Idol will love singing along to a personalized CD featuring your child's name incorporated into music and stories. Choose from your child's favorite shows and characters such as The Wiggles, Elmo, Disney Princesses, Barney, and Mickey & Friends. Each CD features original artists and offers 1500 children's names to choose from. Winner will have their choice of any of the five volumes.
Value: $30
Donor: Robert Gutermuth

J9. Kid's Classic Toy
Your little tyke will love playing with this small Radio Flyer wagon filled with favorite books suitable for infants to 3-year-olds.
Value: $130
Donors: Anne Marie Art & Andrew McDonald

J10. To Kimball Farm We Go!
An afternoon with West Concord teacher Sara Haegeli. Sara will take 2 children to Kimball Farm for mini golf and ice cream. Date must be mutually agreed upon. Must be used by September 2008.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Sara Haegeli

J11. Ready! Set! Play!
Sit right down at this beautiful hand painted, ducky themed child's table and chair set, donated by Marianne Maloney, and get into the game with this great collection of games, and sports equipment given by the families and staff at the CCC Emerson program.
Value: Priceless!
Donors: CCC Emerson Program and Marianne Maloney

J12. Handmade Patchwork Doll Quilt
A very lucky dolly will be wrapped in this handmade patchwork doll quilt. The quilt is a simple 23 inch square pattern in fun, whimsical fabrics. Quilt fits American Girl doll bed or similar 18 inch doll sized bed. Washable.
Value: $35
Donor: Elizabeth Neilson

J13. Chip-in Farm Birthday Party
Have your child's birthday party at Chip-in Farm. The two hour party includes use of birthday room, self-guided games and activities, animal food for the petting zoo, candy bag favors, and a Chip-in Farm T-shirt for the birthday child. Preserve the party memories in a photo book from Anderson Photo. Party for a maximum of 12 children. Recommended for kids age 9 and under.
Value: $100
Donors: Chip-In Farm and Anderson Photo

J14. Camp Thoreau (at Thoreau Club)
Enroll your child in a two week camp session for ages pre-K to 1st grade. Traditional day camp from August 4-15, 2008 session only.
Value: $1550
Donor: Camp Thoreau (at Thoreau Club)

J15. Concord Academy Summer Camp
Your child will enjoy one week of summer camp at the Concord Academy Summer Camp. Summer 2008 only. Expires 9/08.
Value: $360
Donor: Concord Academy Summer Camp

J16. Summer Fenn Day Camp
Your child can attend one week of general camp at the Summer Fenn Day Camp, to be used during the 2008 summer season.
Value: $525
Donor: Summer Fenn Day Camp

J17. On Your Toes at the Thoreau Club
Your child can dance, dance, dance for one week at On Your Toes Dance Camp at the Thoreau Club during the children's summer program.
Value: $185
Donor: Tricia Belsanti/On Your Toes at the Thoreau Club

J18. Birthday Party at Planet Gymnastics
Have a jump, run, and tumble birthday party for up to 18 children at Planet Gymnastics. The party includes one hour spent in the gym and 1/2 hour in the party room. Party may be scheduled on Saturdays at either 1, 2, or 3 pm or Sundays at 12, 1, 2, or 3pm.
Value: $225
Donor: Planet Gymnastics

J19. SpongeBob Bikini Bottom Lego Set
Kids will have hours of fun playing with Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob's pineapple undersea home. For ages 7-12. For even more fun, spend a $20 gift certificate at Learning Express.
Value: $60
Donors: Toy Shop of Concord and Learning Express

J20. Hau'oli la hanau! (Happy Birthday in Hawaiian)
Host a Hawaiian luau birthday party for you child. This basket of goodies will help you set the mood. Basket includes Hawaiian themed party decorations, favors, invitations, and more! Hau'oli la hanau!
Value: Priceless!
Donor: The Diamond Room

J21. A Taste of the Far East
Kids will have fun imagining they're in China with this Chinese tea party basket, which includes a tea set, music, and pretend play items.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: The Diamond Room

J22. Family Game Night
A great way for families to connect is to have Family Game Night. Bid on this collection of board games for kids, including Guess Who, Trouble, Memory Game, and Honey Bee.
Value: $55
Donors: Tim & Terry Richer

J23. Mega-fun with Mega Blocks
Get ready for hours of building and rebuilding fun with this 31-piece Mega Blocks Ultimate Race set, for ages 1 and up.
Value: $45
Donors: Anne Marie Art & Andre

K- Special Treats

K1. Tea Time
Would you enjoy a proper tea accompanied by freshly baked treats? If so, make a bid for a Jasmine Blossom Tea Set and a gift certificate to Concord Teacakes. The tea set includes a tea pot and a tea cup.
Value: $40
Donors: West Concord 5&10

K2. The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
This could be the best thing since sliced bread... a $100 US series EE Savings Bond from Cambridge Trust Company and a loaf of bread each week for six months from Nashoba Brook Bakery.
Value: $200
Donors: Cambridge Trust Company and Nashoba Brook Bakery

K3. Special Gift Basket
Middlesex Savings Bank has put together a very special basket filled with an assortment of tempting treats.
Value: $150
Donor: Middlesex Savings Bank

K4. Books for Parents
Have a parenting question? Need some parenting advice? Reach into this basket full of parenting books.
Value: $150
Donors: The Becker and Hoyte families

K5. Private Wardrobe Party
Get all your gal pals together for fabulous fun, food, and fashion at Potpourri Designs in Concord. Guests will partake in a private showing of all the latest fashion trends while enjoying wine and cheese. Best of all, the hostess will receive a $100 gift certificate. (Schedule 3 weeks after the auction. Party to take place by May 30, 2008).
Value: $100
Donor: Potpourri Designs

K6. Head to Toe Makeover Party
You and nine friends will be treated to head to toe makeovers at Maggie Taylor Boutique. The party includes shopping event for 10 people, a $100 gift certificate to be used during event, a full makeover and skin analysis for each guest, 10% off all clothing purchased during the event, and champagne or wine to enjoy during the event. Events available for booking Monday-Thursday, 6pm.
Value: $650
Donor: Maggie Taylor Boutique

K7. Bouquets of Flowers
Brighten your day with a fragrant bouquet of fresh flowers from the Concord Flower Shop. Then, satisfy your sweet tooth with a delicious nine-cookie bouquet from Cookies by Design.
Value: $125
Donors: Concord Flower Shop/Helen and David Halloran and Bill Grace

K8. Homemade Treats Delivered to Your Door
Enjoy homemade cookies or breads delivered directly to your door once a month. The choices include oatmeal raisin, Mrs. Fields chocolate chip, apple squares, pumpkin bread, brownies and more. Delivery Fridays or Saturdays. Specify with or without nuts.
Value: Priceless!
Donors: Anne Marie Art & Andrew McDonald

K9. Calgon, Take Me Away
At the end of a busy day, you can look forward to the contents of this bedtime and relaxation basket. It includes bath items and books for the kids, and wine, crackers, and chocolate for the parents.
Value: $100
Donors: The CCC Auction Clean-Up Crew (Anne Irza Legga a family set of chopsticks and holders. Put your chopstick skills to use with a Freund)

K10. Gifts from China
Enjoy a variety of gifts from China: a tea set, two pairs of children's silk pajamas, a pair of chopsticks and holders, and a family set of chopsticks and holders. Put your chopstick skills to use with a $35 gift certificate to P. F. Chang's China Bistro.
Value: $250
Value: $110
Donor: Bridget Walker

K12. Treat Yourself and Then a Friend
Pamper yourself with a manicure and a pedicure at Saffron Day Spa. Then, meet a friend for lunch at the Walden Grille in historic Concord center.
Value: $70
Donors: Starz Salon and Vincenzo's Ristorante

K12. Treat Yourself and Then a Friend
Pamper yourself with a manicure and a pedicure at Saffron Day Spa. Then, meet a friend for lunch at the Walden Grille in historic Concord center.
Value: $110
Donors: Walden Grille and Saffron Day Spa

K13. Ciao, Bella!
You will be cosi bella after a wash, cut, and blow dry at Starz Salon. Show off your new hair style while dining at Vincenzo's Ristorante.
Value: $70
Donors: Starz Salon and Vincenzo's Ristorante

K14. South of the Border Fun
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with everything you need for some south of the border fun. Head to Sierras Ristorante for Mexican favorites and light, heart-healthy creations. At home, use your new ice shaver and enjoy a frozen margarita, and a basket full of snacks, and other Mexican themed items.
Value: $50
Donors: Sierras and The Diamond Room and Bridget Walker

K15. West Concord Whistle Stops
Next stop, West Concord! Stop by The Barber Shop for a free hair cut. Then, stroll across the street to the Club Car Cafe to use your $40 gift certificate to dine in the building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Value: $55
Donors: The Barber Shop and Club Car Cafe

K16. Family Fun Night
Forget the Wii and take the family out for a night of fun at the real bowling alley. Start your family fun night with dinner at Sorrento's Pizza. You can eat a lot of pizza with the $100 gift certificate and gift certificate for one large cheese pizza. Then, head to Acton Bowladrome & Arcade for some hands-on fun.
Value: $130
Donors: Acton Bowladrome & Arcade and Sorrento's Brick Oven Pizzeria

K17. Jewelry Making Party for 6
Spend two hours having fun and learning about Silversmithing (with live demonstrations). Then make your own jewelry. This activity is great for ages 8-98!
Value: $240
Donor: Hilary Taylor/Merlin's Silver Star

K18. It's A Bloomin' Good Thing
Brighten your day or someone else's with beautiful flowers from Winston Flowers.
Value: $100
Donor: Winston Flowers

L- Travel & Getaways

L1. Maine Cruise and Lobster Lunch for 2
Take a four-hour cruise around Maine's Portland Head Light and beautiful Casco Bay in a 34-foot bay cruiser, and enjoy a delectable Maine lobster lunch. Date to be arranged with donors.
Value: $400
Donors: Norm & Judy Liberty

L2. A Weekend on Martha's Vineyard
Leave the mainland behind and head to Martha's Vineyard for a weekend. The house you'll stay in is situated on a golf course, with five bedrooms and a loft. This is ideal for two families. Offer good for use in May, June, or September 2008.
Value: $1000
Donor: Ben Bailey

L3. Weekend Retreat on Lake Sunapee
Enjoy a long weekend in a beautifully remodeled 1920 craftsman lakefront house located on 4.6 acres with view of Lake Sunapee. The house has three fireplaces, three bedrooms, one bath. It sleeps six adults and nine children.
Value: $1000
Donors: Sandy & Darr Aley

L4. Vermont Mid-week Getaway
Get away from the weekly grind with a trip to Lake Morey Resort. The two night, three day mid-week package for two adults and two children includes breakfast, dinner, greens fees, and seasonal amenities. Offer expires 12/1/08.
Value: $893
Donor: Lake Morey Resort

L5. North Carolina Condo
Relax and enjoy a quiet, refreshing time with a one week condo rental at Ocean Isle Beach. Ocean Isle Beach is one of North Carolina's southernmost barrier islands, and it has a family beach atmosphere. Restricted dates are: 6/9/08 - 8/23/08.
Value: $1100
Donors: Susan & Charles Case

L6. Bienvenidos to the Land of Enchantment!
Welcome to a beautiful Santa Fe home set on 32 acres with spectacular mountain views! You'll enjoy a hot tub, roof deck and portal for relaxing near the reflection pond. It's just a 20-minute drive to downtown Santa Fe where you'll discover museums, galleries, shopping, and historic sites. Or explore nearby Indian ruins, hike in the mountains, visit Taos, Los Alamos or Albuquerque. Three nights are offered (queen bed, private bath), with gourmet breakfasts each morning. A mutually agreeable weekend in mid-July through mid-September is preferred, although other times are possible. Santa Fe's Spanish Market will be held July 27/28; the Indian Market is August 23/24. Santa Fe Opera performances run until August 23.
Value: $660
Donors: David & Jane Robb

L7. Escape to Maine!
Enjoy a two-night stay at the Admiral's Inn in Ogunquit, Maine. It's the perfect place for a relaxing weekend or romantic getaway with its heated pool, fire pit, and lounge. The inn is a convenient 3-5 minutes to walk to the village center, and about another 3-5 minutes to walk to the beach. Not valid 5/1/08-10/26/08, and expires 5/1/09.
Value: $158
Donor: The Admiral's Inn

N- Services

N1. Car Care
Now is the time to shed that winter salt from your car and change out those old brakes for Spring. You'll receive a book of 6 car washes from Acton Car Wash and brake service from Patriot Automotive Repair. Patriot will replace brake pads, resurface rotors, and service calipers (Patriot expires 7/31/08.)
Value: $362
Donors: Acton Car Wash and Patriot Automotive Repair, Inc.

N2. TLC for Your Vehicle
Give your car, truck, or SUV some TLC. The hardest part is deciding which option to choose, either: A full cosmetic appearance reconditioning that includes an exterior polish and hand wax, interior shampooing of your carpets, cleaning all glass, tire dressing, the works! Includes a free loaner car for the day. OR two new tires mounted and balanced on your car, light truck, or SUV with a free loaner car for the day! Good for any brand of tire that matches what are already on your vehicle (maximum tire value is limited to $150 per tire).
Value: $300
Donor: Acton Lincoln Mercury

N3. Take a Time Out
Parents, this means YOU! Sneak away for a little R&R and rediscover what life was like before potty training and meltdowns. Anne Doherty, West Concord Director, is offering an opportunity that should not be passed up. She will babysit your family for an entire weekend. Plan your escape and start bidding now. Includes Friday (after 5 pm) to Sunday afternoon.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Anne Doherty

N4. Stress-free Birthday Party Planning
Was your child's last birthday party stressful for you? No worries this year! Jennine Lesser, West Concord teacher, will plan your child's next birthday party for you! The package includes handmade invitations and thank you cards, planned activities, gift bags for guests, and a gift certificate for a 7" birthday cake and candles from Sally Ann's. Limit to 15 party guests. Minimum of 4 weeks notice. Party theme to be determined by birthday boy or girl!
Expires 4-1-09.
Value: $227
Donors: Sally Ann Food Shop and Jennine Lesser

N5. Your Personal Financial Planner
It is a good idea to review your financial status regularly. Robin Grace, Vice President of Investments at Smith Barney, will do a comprehensive wealth and financial planning review for you. The service includes complete financial assessment to evaluate where you are today and what you need to do to reach your lifetime planning goals, investment portfolio review, education planning, insurance coverage, and estate planning projections.
Value: Priceless!
Donor: Robin Grace

N6. Astrological Counseling/Life Coaching Session
Receive a two hour consultation that will include an overview of your birth chart, a discussion of unfolding themes and strategies for the upcoming year, along with any emotional, mental, spiritual, or physical concerns you may have.
Value: $150
Donor: Cherrie A. Corey

N7. Astrological Counseling/Life Coaching Session
Receive a two hour consultation that will include an overview of your birth chart, a discussion of unfolding themes and strategies for the upcoming year, along with any emotional, mental, spiritual, or physical concerns you may have.
Value: $150
Donor: Cherrie A. Corey

N8. I Can See Clearly Now
LTC Cleaning will make your windows crystal clear with their window cleaning service, valid April-August 2008. Concord Optical will help your eyes see clearly with a gift certificate for a complete pair of glasses or sunglasses. Other discounts or promotions do not apply.
Value: $300
Donors: LTC Cleaning and Concord Optical

N9. A Fresh Coat of Paint
Isn't it astonishing what a fresh coat of paint can do? Invite Paul Nickerson to your home for two days of painting, interior or exterior. Date to be arranged. Offer expires 3/29/09.
Value: $800
Donor: Nickerson Painting

N10. Career Coaching
The job market is competitive. Give yourself an edge with career coaching. Lisa M. Pearl, Executive Coach, will assess issues related to performance, career decisions, or work-life balance.
Value: $600
Donor: Lisa M. Pearl Executive Coach

N11. Zero Balancing Session
Let Shirley Lynch, nationally certified massage therapist, help you relax with a Zero Balancing session. The session is a hands-on, body/mind therapy that balances the relationship of body energy and structure, easing stress and tensions within the body and the mind.
Value: $110
Donor: Healing Essence/Shirley Lynch, LMT, NCTMB

N12. Healthy Lifestyle Coaching
Looking for a coach? Get three 50-minute sessions with True Focus Coaching. In the sessions your coach will work with you to identify specific goals for attaining a healthy, balanced, and successful life, and develop effective strategies to reach them.
Value: $450
Donor: True Focus Coaching

N13. Shuttle Service to Logan Airport
Take some of the stress out of traveling with a round-trip shuttle service to Logan Airport. The shuttle has plenty of room for your new duffle bag set and up to five people. Service available on weekends only. Two weeks notice required. Offer expires 3/31/2009.
Value: $50
Donors: Staples and Emily Rubin & Matt Grant

N14. Design Consultation
Head to Enclave in West Concord for a 2-hour design consultation. Enclave offers fine furnishings (mixed antique, vintage, modern), accessories, gifts, home furnishings, and interior design services,
representing local artists and designers.
Value: $190
Donor: Enclave

N15. Picture Perfect
Photographer Irena Hentea will photograph your child in a photo session at your home. Package includes one 8X10 enlargement. Offer expires 12/31/08. The location must be within 30 miles of Concord.
Value: $175
Donor: Irena Clear Photography

N16. Portrait Session
Have a portrait session with photographer Pierre Chiha. Package includes a pre-portrait consultation, a one hour portrait session, and an 8X10 color portrait. Offer is non-transferable and expires 12/31/08.
Value: $500
Donor: Pierre Chiha Photography

N17. Family Photo Session
Irena Hentea will photograph your family in a photo session. The package includes one 8X10 enlargement. Offer expires on 12/1/08. Photo location must be within 30 miles of Concord.
Value: $350
Donor: Irena Clear Photography

N18. Family Photos by Lee Weaver
Have a photographic sitting with Lee Weaver for your children or your entire family. You may choose color or black and white, and receive one 8x10 portrait.
Value: $525
Donor: Lee Weaver Photography

N19. Family Beach Portrait Session
Have a portrait session on the beach for your children or your entire family. Portrait package includes an 8X10 photo.
Value: $350
Donor: Natural Light Portraits by Deb Bain

N20. Family Beach Portrait Session
Have a portrait session on the beach for your children or your entire family. Portrait package includes an 8X10 photo.
Value: $350
Donor: Natural Light Portraits

N21. Pregnancy or Child Photo Shoot
Capture precious moments with a photo shoot for your pregnancy, your baby, or your children. Photo session can be scheduled in your home or at an outdoor location within 20 minutes of Concord. Package includes 10 final images (digital files) or framed photos of an equivalent value. View photo examples at www. ROLphotography. com.
Value: $500
Donor: Heather Bout

N23. Home Improvement Consultation
Spend two hours with architect and alumnae parent Jonathan Campbell discussing how to improve your house. From simple decks to trophy mudrooms, we will evaluate your house together and discuss what is easy, what is expensive, and what the Joneses are doing!
Value: $180
Donor: Jonathan Campbell

 


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