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Live Auction
2 VIP tickets to the 2nd UU Candlelight Concert: Winter Winds
Quantity: 1
2 VIP tickets to the 2nd UU Candlelight Concert: Winter Winds, featuring the principal woodwinds from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Friday, February 21, 2020. This VIP package will provide an unforgettable concert experience in the church sanctuary and includes reserved seats, valet parking, and champagne and special treats at the reception in Gage Hall.
Donor: The Music Committee
2 VIP tickets to the 3rd UU Candlelight Concert: Latin night with Gino Castillo & the Cuban Cowboys
Quantity: 1
2 VIP tickets to the 3rd UU Candlelight Concert: Latin night with Gino Castillo and the Cuban Cowboys. Free salsa dance lessons prior to the concert. Friday, April 3, 2020. This VIP package will provide an unforgettable concert experience includingreserved seats, valet parking, and champagne and special treats at the reception in Gage Hall.
Donor: The Music Committee
A Gustatory and Oenophilic Tour of Italy with the Mannings and Prestons (3/8/20)
Quantity: 10
A gustatory and oenophilic Tour of Italy with the Mannings and Prestons as your culinary and vinous guides. Date: March 8, 2020 at 6:30 at 622 Harbor Creek Place on James Island. 10 seats available.
Donor: John and Sally Preston, Ren and Judy Manning
Date: 3/8/2020 Time: 6:30 pm
A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet to Enjoy Belgian Food at Its Finest (4/25/20)
Quantity: 8
We can't take you to Brussels, much less to the 1950s when Nat King Cole sang at L'Archiduc, but we can recreate a gourmet Belgian dinner as a substitute for going there. Join the Newells for an "Unforgettable" taste of all three regions of Belgium: Flemish, French, and German, with Belgian beer and European wine. We've visited our son's family in Brussels twice in the last year, so we know what we're talking about when we say that the food is great! 8 seats. Per person bid Saturday April 25th, 2020 at 6:30 PM. 8 seats
Donor: John and Sally Newell
Date: 4/25/2020 Time:
A Night in the Casbah: Moroccan Dinner (12/14/19) Quantity: 12
Sultry Moroccan cuisine draws from Spain, North Africa and the Middle East, with exotic spices (but NOT too spicey!) tantalizing your taste buds. Your chefs, the Ruefs, should know - they spent two weeks there this past October and want to share with you! The Mannings will share their oasis on James Island and, unless you are a strict Muslim, you will also revel in Ren's masterful wine pairings.
Donor: David and Karen Ruef, Ren and Judy Manning
Date: 12/14/2019 Time: 6:30 pm
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Ajiaco Colombian Dinner Quantity: 6
Authentic Colombian Dinner with wine and other beverages included. Columbian style ceviche, Papaya and Mango Salad, Ajiaco Chicken and Potato Stew, Vanilla Custard Torte with Colombian Figs. 6 guest. Per person bid. Date to be determined.
Donor: George and Marcia Castano
An Afternoon in a French Drawing Room (3/22/20) Quantity: 9
Treat yourself to an afternoon that delights the ear and palate as Rick and Jan Stanton present three centuries of great French keyboard music and original poetry at their home in West Ashley. Their program includes original poetry by Jan as well as scintillating keyboard works by Rameau, Fauré, Debussy, Poulenc, and Ravel performed by Rick on their Steinway piano. Sunday March 22, 2020 at 4:00 pm. 8 seats available. Per person bid.
Donor: Rick & Jan Stanton
Date: 3/22/2020 Time: 4:00 pm
Authentic Homemade Indian Feast Quantity: 8
Enjoy a homemade Indian feast right here in Charleston. Nitika and Chris will create a meal influenced by recipes passed down through the generations. Date to be determined. 8 seats. Per person bid.
Donor: John and Diane Hopkins
Be the Featured Triangle Soloist for This Year’s Cantata Quantity: 1
You can be the featured triangle soloist during this year’s Cantata on December 8. No special rehearsal or experience necessary. You must arrive by 10:45 AM. Our talented music team will guide you through your part.
Donor: Susan Conant, Music Director
Bee keeper Workshop/Luncheon Quantity: 5
Come on out to NannyBees Farm in Ravenel. Nancy Simpson, resident Bee keeper will give a tour of the hives, explain basic bee keeping principles and provide a Bee-utiful lunch. See what the buzz is all about. 5 seats. Per person bid. Date and time to be determined.
Donor: Nancy Simpson
Brownie of the Month Club for 6 Months Quantity: 1
Andy Abrams makes incredible brownies-caramel, peanut, Oreo, thin mint to name just a few. He is offering 6 months of gourmet brownies. You will have 1 year to use your six selections.
Donor: Karen and Andy Abrams
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Burgers and Bordeaux (4/4/20) Quantity: 10
Help the Mannings drink down their Bordeaux collection. Think it’s a crime to desecrate old classified Bordeaux with burgers? Think again, and think “Sideways”. 10 seats available. Saturday April 4th, 2020. Per person bid.
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
Date: 4/4/2020 Time:
Catered dinner and a Show at the Woolfe Street Theater (5/9/20)
Quantity: 8
Catered dinner at the Woolfe Street Village Repertory Theater followed by front row seats for “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”: This winner of the Tony for Best Musical is a murderous romp loaded with non-stop laughter. Limited to 8 food, wine and theater lovers. Date: Saturday May 9, 2020. Per person bid.
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
Date: 5/9/2020 Time:
Conduct the Choir Quantity: 1
Try your hand at leading our enthusiastic choir. In consultation with our Music Director, you will select a choral song to conduct during a service this winter or spring. Includes a brief coaching session.
Donor: Susan Conant, Music Director
Elegant Champagne Brunch (2/1/20) Quantity: 16
Delicious brunch with dessert. Served with champagne, wine, and coffee. Saturday February 1, 2020. 11:00 am. 16 seats available. Per person bid.
Donor: Ray and Ellie Setser, Abby and Fred Himmelein
Date: 2/1/2020 Time: 11:00 am
Famous Chocolate Mousse for 12 Quantity: 1
How delicious! Diane Boyer is a Master Mousser! Her mousse will serve twelve. Made on a mutually-agreed-upon date. A mouth-watering exotic dessert for your guests.
Donor: Stan and Diane Boyer
Gourmet Japan Dinner - The Best of Japanese Cuisine Quantity: 8
Chef Connie went to Japan this year and has come back with exciting recipes to amaze your taste buds. Richard will be serving wine and sake. Date to be determined. 8 seats available. Per person bid.
Donor: Richard and Connie Hayes
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Incineration of Cuban Agricultural Products Quantity: 5
Fifth annual cigar-puffing, vintage Port-swilling, mosquito/no-see-um swatting, male-bonding experience on Mannings’ James Island deck overlooking the marsh. Limited to 5 he-men. Sunday evening, date tbd, at 7:00 at 622 Harbor Creek Place on James Island. Per person bid,
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
Latin American Feast featuring dishes and drinks from Ecuador and beyond! (5/2/20)
Quantity: 8
Saturday, May 2, 2020. 8 seats. Per person bid.
Donor: Stan and Diane Boyer
Date: 5/2/2020 Time:
Lebanese Dinner for Eight (02/23/2020) Quantity: 8
Enjoy authentic, home-made appetizers, main dishes, and desserts of Lebanon. Hosted in the beautiful home of Bill and Prudence Finn on the Battery. Friday February 23, 2020 . 6 pm. 8 people. Per person bid.
Donor: Lisa Hajjar and Mark Farnham
Date: 2/23/2020 Time: 6:00 pm
Okra Ham Roll Ups Quantity: 1
Fran's famous Okra-Ham Roll-ups became even more famous last spring, when they were the hit of the "Spiritual Brunch," sponsored by the Post and Courier. Hanna Raskin gave them a delightful write-up in the paper's on-line edition. Now is your opportunity to serve this delicious and unique treat at your own party. Just give Fran a few days heads-up and arrange with her when and where you will pick them up.
Donor: Fran Ennis
One hour site-seeing flight over Charleston Quantity: 1
One hour site-seeing flight over Charleston for up to three people in our plane, a Cirrus SR22T. We will take off from Atlantic Aviation in Charleston. Flight typically has views of Charleston landmarks such as bridges and skyline, area beaches and maybe even the home of the auction winner. One of the three people will have the honor of sitting in the co-pilot seat. The SR22T is one of the safest personal aircraft in production with fully computerized flight controls and a whole-plane parachute. Date and time of the flight to be mutually agreed upon by auction winner and pilot and must be used within one year of purchase.
Donor: Jennifer and Ryan Fiorini
Oriental Medical Cabinet Quantity: 1
Oriental Medical Cabinet 17 ½ W x 9 ½ D x 30 H with 18 drawers and an open cabinet 11 W x 9 H. This beautiful item can be repurpose as an elegant Jewelry Armoire.
Donor: JoAnne Simson
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Select A Hymn Quantity: 1
You will have the privilege of selecting your favorite hymn to be included as part of a Sunday service in January or February.
Donor: Susan Conant, Music Director
Singing Telegram by the Church Choir Quantity: 1
A group of choristers will sing one song, appropriate for the occasion at a time and place to be mutually decided upon.
Donor: The UCC Choir
Southwest France Dinner (3/14/20) Quantity: 12
The seamless partnership of Manning-Ruef has for five years delivered incomparable, out-of-the-ordinary global feasts to fortunate (and generous!) members. This past September, the Ruefs raised the bar by attending a week of cooking classes in Gascogny-Aquitaine, the bread basket of Gallic cuisine. Treat yourself to - dare we say - an orgy of gastronomic delight, with sublime wine pairings by Sommelier Ren. March 14, 2020. 12 seats available. Per person bid.
Donor: David and Karen Ruef
Date: 3/14/2020 Time: 6:30 pm
Three Nights in Asheville Quantity: 1
Enjoy vibrant, colorful Ashville, NC, and stay in a UU home. The winner will decide on the three nights anytime during the next twelve months that would be best for him, her, or them. Ann McLellan, UU, will then find a family to host you, week nights, weekend nights, or a combination. What an opportunity! Bid now! This offer includes 3 nights and 3 breakfasts for 2 adults.
Donor: Unitarian Church in Asheville
Two Nights and Three Days in New Hampshire Quantity: 1
Two nights and three days at the Terry's New Hampshire in August. Boating, swimming, or climbing the White Mountains. Come and get away from the heat!
Donor: Stuart and Mary Anne Terry
Veg Out Cookout Quantity: 8
Enjoy a good 'ole cookout - vegetarian-style! Here's your chance to finally try those Beyond Burgers everyone keeps talking about. We'll have a variety of sides and beverages as well. Kids are welcome. Activities in the backyard weather-permitting. Hosted by Jonathan Lamb and Joanne Stebbins in their home in Sylvan Shores. 8 seats available. Per person bid. Date/time TBD.
Donor: Jonathan Lamb and Joanne Stebbins
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Household
100 10 Soup Spoons/10 Chopsticks Quantity: 1
Korean Stainless steel set of 10 soup spoons and 10 sets of Chopsticks and in a velvet box
Donor: JoAnne Simson
101 2 Reidel Wine Tumblers (New) Quantity: 1
Donor: Lee and Jo Westbrock
102 2 Sets of Reusable Bamboo Eating Utensils Quantity: 1
Donor: Jonathan Lamb and Joanne Stebbins
103 “Crab” Cutting Board and cheese knife/spreader Quantity: 1
Unique, durable and cheese knife/spreader. Never used.
Donor: David Ruef
104 Champagne Key Quantity: 1
The safe way to open a bottle of sparkling wine. Put an end to flying corks and spilled champagne.
Donor: George and Carol Tempel
105 Cheese Board with Knife (New!) Quantity: 1
New cheese board with knife. This cheese board can be used for cutting and serving.
Donor: Karen and Andy Abrams
106 Cordon Bleu BIA Cookware Casserole Dish Quantity: 1
Cordon Bleu BIA Cookware Casserole Dish with Flowers Made in France
Donor: JoAnne Simson
107 Crystal Vase Quantity: 1
This beautiful Lenox led-cut crystal vase features etched mother cat and kittens. 10" tall
Donor: Lee and Lisa Weatherwax
108 Cuisinart 8 Cup Food Processor Quantity: 1
Cuisinart 8 cup food processor - FP-8 series - in box- never used. This Cuisinart food processor is designed to perform just about any food prep task a recipe calls for. It's big
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enough to chop ingredients for a party-sized portion of salsa, and powerful enough to turn a full work bowl of veggies into healthy pureed soups in seconds.
Donor: John and Diane Narkunas
109 Expandable Utensil Holder Quantity: 1
Keep your silverware organized in this new plastic utensil holder which fits nicely in kitchen drawers.
Donor: Lee and Lisa Weatherwax
110 HammerPlus Multi-Tool Quantity: 1
Hammer, Adjustable Wrench, Hide-Away Pliers, Knife, File, Serrated Edge, Scraper, Wire Cutter, Needle Nose Pliers Stay prepared for the unexpected with Protocol’s HammerPlus. This versatile, cleverly designed multi tool packs the most useful tools into one stainless steel device.
Donor: Ed Stephens
111 Lap Bed Table Tray Quantity: 1
Vintage Chinese Wooden 20" Lap Bed Table Tray
Donor: JoAnne Simson
112 Lidded Serving Dish Quantity: 1
England Vintage Serving Lidded Dish, Bowl with Handles White with blue design
Donor: JoAnne Simson
113 Matching Rice Bowl, Spoon, and Teacup 4 sets Quantity: 1
Matching Rice bowl, spoon, and teacup 4 sets Spare rice bowl and spoon Blue & White Pattern
Donor: JoAnne Simson
114 Portable Painting Easel Quantity: 1
Donor: Lee and Jo Westbrock
115 Round Wicker tray Quantity: 1
19” Round Wicker tray
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
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116 Royal Delft Wine Coaster Quantity: 1
Royal Delft hand painted ceramic wine caddy made in Delft, Holland.
Donor: Bill and Prudence Finn
117 Teapot, 3 Cups, and Serving Tray Quantity: 1
Donor: JoAnne Simson
118 Vintage Serving/Salad & Fork Quantity: 1
Vintage England Italia Gold 10” Serving/Salad & Fork
Donor: JoAnne Simson
119 Vintage Royal China Ming Tree Serving Bowl Quantity: 1
Vintage Royal China Ming Tree 22K Gold Sebring China USA Union Made Serving Bowl
Donor: JoAnne Simson
120 Wok Set (New) Quantity: 1
New Wok Set still in the box. Perfect your stir-frying, deep frying and steaming techniques with this set.
Donor: Karen and Andy Abrams
Kids/Toys
200 3000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Quantity: 1
This brand new 3000 piece puzzle of stamps from many nations will keep you busy for many weeks!
Donor: Claudia and Ron Updike
201 Basket of Children's Books (#1) Quantity: 1
Donor: Susan Garrison & Nolan Prestwood
202 Basket of Children's Books (#2) Quantity: 1
Donor: Susan Garrison & Nolan Prestwood
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203 Chess & Checker Set Quantity: 1
20" hand-made board. Includes a chess clock.
Donor: Lee and Jo Westbrock
204 Dr. Seuss Trivia Game Quantity: 1
Dr. Seuss Trivia Game - for ages 6 and up. 2-6 players.
Donor: Susan Garrison & Nolan Prestwood
205 Nighthawks Jigsaw Puzzle Quantity: 1
Donor: Lee and Jo Westbrock
206 Picture Books with Stuffed Reading Buddy Quantity: 1
Selection of picture books for young children with a stuffed reading Buddy.
Donor: Susan Garrison & Nolan Prestwood
207 Selection of Games Quantity: 1
Blink Cards, Tic-tac-toe, Jack Rocks, Mancala, Puzzle, Chess-Checkers-Chinese Checkers, Dominoes and Peanut Notebook
Donor: Ron and Judy Bruce, Susan Garrison & Nolan Prestwood
208 Wooden Chinese Checkers Game Quantity: 1
Donor: Lee and Jo Westbrock
Food
250 Natural Honey Quantity: 1
One pint jar of award winning honey. NannyBees Farm produces natural, local, unadulterated honey that has won ribbons in both the State and Coastal Carolina Fairs.
Donor: Nancy Simpson
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251 Party for up to 12 at Jack's Cosmic Dogs in Mt. Pleasant
Quantity: 1
Lunch or dinner for up to 12. Hotdog or sandwich, fresh cut fries, beverages, adult beverages, and soft serve ice cream. The out-of-this-world hot dogs at Jacks' Cosmic Dogs are all made with simple ingredients. Alton Brown calls the Cosmic Dog the "quintessential slaw dog." Served with blue cheese slaw and a house made sweet potato mustard.
Donor: Jack's Cosmic Dogs
252 Snicker Doodles! Quantity: 1
Fresh baked cinnamon cookies in an attractive container. Yum. Yum.
Donor: Nancy Simpson
Baskets
300 3 Bottle Wine Carrier with 3 Amazing Wines Quantity: 1
Metal 3-segment wine bottle carrier plus bottles of 2015 Domaine Huet Vouvray “Le Haut-Lieu”, 2005 Vietti Barolo Castiglione and 2013 Clos I Terrasses Erasmus Priorat “Laurel”
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
301 Autumn Hostess Gift Basket Quantity: 1
Decorated Basket with bottle of Cabernet wine, bottle of Chardonnay wine, cocktail napkins and napkin rings, spiced pumpkin candle and potpourri.
Donor: The Caring Committee
302 Basket of Environmentally Friendly Items Quantity: 1
Donor: The Green Sanctuary Committee
303 Canvas Ditty Bag Gift Set Quantity: 1
Large canvas bag with drawstring top and a shoulder strap. A map of Annapolis Maryland is printed on the canvas fabric. Inside there is everything you will need for a Chesapeake Bay party: Clam dip kit Chesapeake Bay Seasoning Ceramic seasoning shaker Cutting board with crab shaped bowl Blue mug from the Naval Academy
Donor: Bill and Prudence Finn
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304 EVOO and Balsamic Vinegar Basket (from Italy!) Quantity: 1
Basket of extra virgin olive oil and Balsamic vinegar products from Italy
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
305 Spiralizer Basket Quantity: 1
The Spiralizer is a versatile device that will change the way you cook. This basket contains a Spiralizer, Spiralizer Cookbook, Oven Mitt, Thermometer, and an Italian themed kitchen apron.
Donor: George and Carol Tempel
306 The Ultimate Bath Basket Quantity: 1
Features $50 gift card from Bed, Bath, and Beyond, a Bath Bomb, Candle, Sugar Plum Soap, Godiva Chocolates, and body lotion.
Donor: The Service Auction Committee
307 Unique Food Basket Quantity: 1
Unique Food Basket with Black cherries, Hot Pepper Jelly, Fig & Cocoa Spread, and Gourmet Malt Vinegar along with two food containers.
Donor: Linda Maxwell-Allen
308 Wine plus Wine Cork and 4 Wine Glasses Quantity: 1
Donor: Karen and Andy Abrams
Decorative Items
350 2 Pottery Display Trays Quantity: 1
Donor: Karen and Andy Abrams
351 Antique Bavaria Rose China Porcelain Serving Dish Quantity: 1
Antique Bavaria Rose China porcelain 2 sided serving dish tray with handle
Donor: JoAnne Simson
352 Asian Rice Bowl Quantity: 1
Asian Rice Bowl with embossed design 1 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches in a box
Donor: JoAnne Simson
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353 Blue and White Oval Casserole Dish Quantity: 1
Asian Fish motif on a blue and white Oval casserole dish with lid
Donor: Susan White
354 Blue Glass Rose Vase Quantity: 1
Blue glass rose vase
Donor: The Alliance
355 Crystal Bowl Quantity: 1
Donor: Karen and Andy Abrams
356 Crystal Vase (#2) Quantity: 1
Donor: Laura Moses
357 Glass Pedestal Vase Quantity: 1
Perfect for long stem flowers such as roses and tulips Measurements * 12" tall * 9-1/2" deep Etched design
Donor: The Alliance
358 Gold Porcelain Vase Quantity: 1
Italian ivory gold Round Porcelain vase made in the 20th century Dimensions Height: 20 Centimeters; Width: 8.5 Centimeters; Depth: 8.5 Centimeters
Donor: The Alliance
359 Hand Thrown Stoneware Pottery Vase Quantity: 1
Blue-Gray, golden, and earth glaze pottery vase.
Donor: The Alliance
360 Japanese Surprises Box Quantity: 1
Filled with unusual gifts from our Japan trips, includes origami, washi paper, bamboo bookmarks, lovely paper pads, tenugi towels and much more!
Donor: Claudia and Ron Updike
361 Large Metal Stand for Multiple Pillar Candles Quantity: 1
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
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362 Limoges China Plates Quantity: 1
Limoges China Plates (France)
Donor: JoAnne Simson
363 Onxy Stone Vase Quantity: 1
Donor: JoAnne Simson
364 Oriental 18" Blue-Green Porcelain Quantity: 1
Oriental 18" Blue-Green Porcelain
Donor: JoAnne Simson
365 Porcelain Rice Bowl Quantity: 1
Sweet porcelain, Seokchon, Loko, 6’ rice bowl
Donor: JoAnne Simson
366 Porcelain Serving Plate in Flower Design Quantity: 1
Flower design Serving Plate in Porcelain from Austria
Donor: JoAnne Simson
367 Sage Candle Quantity: 1
Small sage candle with rabbits for feet
Donor: JoAnne Simson
368 Shadowbox Asian Art Quantity: 1
Donor: JoAnne Simson
369 Small Sage Candle (Rabbit Feet) Quantity: 1
Small sage candle with rabbits for feet
Donor: JoAnne Simson
370 Tulip Vase Quantity: 1
9" Hand painted Tulip design by Joyce Green ‘94
Donor: The Alliance
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371 Vegetable Serving Bowl Quantity: 1
Just a hint of BLUE WILLOW turned into a Wave VEGETABLE SERVING BOWL Made in Japan
Donor: JoAnne Simson
Plants
400 19 Narcissus Bulbs Planted in a Decorative Container Quantity: 1
Donor: Susan Garrison & Nolan Prestwood
401 Begonia Rex Quantity: 1
ex begonias are tropical plants, prized for their colorfully patterned and intriguingly shaped leaves. Although they are at home in a shady garden, they are also popular as houseplants.
Donor: Fran Ennis
402 Curly Spider Plant Quantity: 1
Lush plant for your home. One of the most interesting points of the Spider Plant is its ability to rapidly propagate itself, through us, people! A "baby" or "pup" from the mother plant will often root with a very high success rate and within a year it's producing babies of its own to give out to your family and friends. Children love it and adults too.
Donor: Fran Ennis
403 House plant in a Ceramic Planter Quantity: 1
Donor: Susan Garrison & Nolan Prestwood
404 Night Blooming Cereus (#1) Quantity: 1
Donor: Fran Ennis
405 Night Blooming Cereus (#2) Quantity: 1
Donor: Fran Ennis
406 Small Container Gardens for Indoors (#1) Quantity: 2
Donor: Beth Warner
407 Small Container Gardens for Indoors (#2) Quantity: 1
Donor: Beth Warner
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408 Yellow Walking Iris Quantity: 1
Beautiful solid yellow blossoms that will bloom all summer. Add a pit of color to your patio or porch.
Donor: Fran Ennis
Christmas/Holidays
450 All About Christmas Basket Quantity: 1
Donor: The Alliance
451 Christmas Cake Plate & Server Quantity: 1
Partridge In Pear Tree Cake Plate & Server For Christmas Andrea By Sadek Japan using the author Jan Brett’s Design.
Donor: JoAnne Simson
452 Large Metal Reindeer Quantity: 1
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
453 Low Country Christmas Wreath Quantity: 1
Christmas wreath with Low Country materials - grapevine and magnolia leave with maroon ribbon.
Donor: Hillary Hutchinson and Rick Schmeidt
454 Small Metal Reindeer Quantity: 1
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
Jewelry
500 Amethyst Necklace and Earrings Quantity: 1
Amethyst gemstones are highly priced by discerning women. Fourteen carat gold beads and purple and green glass beads accent the lovely amethyst stones. The pendant has three diamonds and a very unusual gemstone, set in fourteen carat gold. Earrings included
Donor: Donna Reyburn and Mike Griffith
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501 Black St John Ring (Size 7) Quantity: 1
Crossed bands make this black ring modern and sophisticated. Size 7.
Donor: Donna Reyburn and Mike Griffith
502 Bright Happy Necklace and Earrings Quantity: 1
What a bright happy necklace that goes with many different outfits. You will feel so snazzy wearing this lovely necklace and earrings
Donor: Donna Reyburn and Mike Griffith
503 Dark Grey Onyx and Red Glass Necklace Quantity: 1
Dark grey onyx beads, accented with smaller red glass beads combine for an elegant look. Original clasp gives it a one of a kind look.
Donor: Donna Reyburn and Mike Griffith
504 Gold Ring with Three Colored Topazs Quantity: 1
Donor: Barbara Kelly
505 Hand-carved Italian Cameo Quantity: 1
Cameo can be worn as a broach or on a chain as a necklace
Donor: Stan and Diane Boyer
506 Kendra Scott Earrings Quantity: 1
Donor: Karen and Andy Abrams
507 Multi Colored Hand Blown Glass Necklace and Earrings Quantity: 1
Multi colored hand blown glass beads give color and uniqueness to this bright and unusual necklace. Earrings included
Donor: Donna Reyburn and Mike Griffith, The Alliance
508 Necklace and Earring Set: Yellow Turquoise Green Clear Glass Bead Set
Quantity: 1
Yellow Turquoise Gemstone Green Clear Glass Bead Necklace Earring Set Purple, Pinkish, Pearl Charcoal Beads has soothing affect with a V design The beads are round tubular beads measuring 1/2" wide. Necklace measures 8.5" long Earrings measures 21.5" long
Donor: Martha Smith
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509 Necklace with Blue Oval Glass Facet Pendant w/Matching Earrings
Quantity: 1
The Three woven strand necklace is has a blue oval glass facet Pendant. The necklace is hand wired with and the closure is silver colored magnetic. The necklace is approximately 8 inches in length and comes with matching earrings.
Donor: Martha Smith
510 Necklace with Glass Faceted Beads Quantity: 1
The single strand necklace is glass faceted beads. The necklace is approximately 8 inches in length and comes with matching earrings.
Donor: Martha Smith
511 Necklace, Earring, and Bracelet Set: Jade Quantity: 1
The jade beads used in this set are such a beautiful variegated shade of green. The necklace has a wonderful large Jade Pendant with red in design. The necklace is 10” long. The bracelet is 3 1/2" in length and embellished and stretches 2” Earrings
Donor: Martha Smith
512 Seashell Necklace and Earrings with Peach and White Glass Beads
Quantity: 1
Light peach & white glass peach accents the lovely & and unusual sea shells. Two lengths make this necklace very useful for many occasions. Earrings included
Donor: Donna Reyburn and Mike Griffith
513 Shell Pendant Quantity: 1
Donor: Donna Reyburn and Mike Griffith
514 Teal Beaded Necklace Quantity: 1
Teal beaded necklace
Donor: Martha Smith
Accessories
550 Clark's Platform Shoes Quantity: 1
Light tan leather women's fashion shoes, practically new, size 10 medium. Ultra-soft, high quality leather.
Donor: Lee and Lisa Weatherwax
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551 Cold Water Creek Jacket Quantity: 1
Beautiful Jacket. Size L.
Donor: Susan Garrison & Nolan Prestwood
552 Gold Evening Bag Quantity: 1
Gold metallic fabric and rhinestone evening bag.
Donor: Bill and Prudence Finn
553 Hand Spun Silk Ethiopian Scarf (#1) Quantity: 1
Elegant hand spun silk Ethiopian large oblong scarves with fringe (shades of brown/beige and blue). Purchased in Ethiopia, 2006, never worn.
Donor: John and Diane Narkunas
554 Hand Spun Silk Ethiopian Scarf (#2) Quantity: 1
Elegant hand spun silk Ethiopian large oblong scarves with fringe (shades of brown/beige and blue). Purchased in Ethiopia, 2006, never worn.
Donor: John and Diane Narkunas
555 Navy Blue Canvas Briefcase Bag with Shoulder Strap Quantity: 1
Donor: Susan Garrison & Nolan Prestwood
556 Red Leather Tote Bag Quantity: 1
Supple red leather tote bag crafted in The Netherlands.
Donor: Bill and Prudence Finn
557 St. John Leopard Print Tote Bag Quantity: 1
Enjoy this lovely tote bag made by St. John which was only available in select stores around the country. Barely used, the bag is in pristine condition. Includes dust bag.
Donor: Karen Ruef
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Entertainment
600 Front Row Seats to The Color Purple NCPAC (02/29/2020) Quantity: 1
Two tickets. Front Row Seats to The Color Purple at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Saturday February 29, 2020. THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival!
Donor: Bill and Terry Walsh
Services
650 4 hours of Babysitting Quantity: 1
Up to 4 hours of baby(or kid) sitting in your home by a professional child care provider.
Donor: Lynne Lavery
651 Clothes and Closet Reorganization Quantity: 1
This is a business endeavor for Judy. She will use a proven to keep only the clothes you love and donate or sell the rest. She is donating two hours of her time.
Donor: Judy Selby
652 Customized Personal Fitness Training Quantity: 1
3 sessions in your home (or at MUSC Wellness Center if a member) for starting an exercise program or rehabbing a medical condition or taking existing program to another level, provided by certified personal trainer on staff at MUSC David Ruef (10 years experience); within 20 miles of downtown, flexible scheduling
Donor: David Ruef
653 Five Hours of Electrical Work Quantity: 1
Change out Lights, fans, new additions, etc.
Donor: Alan Moore
654 Four Hours of General Handyman Services or Yard Work
Quantity: 1
Donor: Richard Moss
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655 Holistic Facial Quantity: 1
One holistic facial treatment at Complete Beauty Wellness Spa.
Donor: Jennifer Foster Talbot
656 One Hour Massage by Darragh Simon Quantity: 1
One hour massage by Darragh Simon owner of Trinity Wellness on Sullivan's Island. Trinity Wellness is dedicated to helping you take charge of your health through Massage and Bodywork, Yoga and/or Health Coaching.
Donor: Darragh Simon
657 One Hour Private Voice Lesson Quantity: 1
A one-hour private voice lesson tailored to your needs and goals. We will cover technique, breathing, intonation, diction, emotion, range and vibrato.
Donor: Regina Ruopoli
658 One Year Family Membership to Gibbes Museum of Art Quantity: 1
Join Charleston’s only visual arts museum and enjoy the Museum’s collection of artworks from the eighteenth century to present day, as well as entrance to special exhibitions on view. Membership includes: •Free admission for one year for one listed adult and guest or two listed adults and all children or grandchildren under the age of 18. Reciprocal admission to over 1000 museums across the country through N.A.R.M. and R.O.A.M. •Invitations to members-only exhibitions opening receptions and special events •Discounted programs and events •Subscription to Museum publications •10% discount in Museum store and special member shopping days •The opportunity to join Museum auxiliary groups, including Women’s Council and Society 1858
Donor: Karen Ruef
659 Round Trip Visit to the Doctor Quantity: 3
Donor: Abby and Fred Himmelein
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Sign up
900 Black Jack and Dinner at the Walsh House (2/1/2020)
Quantity: 8
Learn how to play Black Jack from your hosts Bill and Terry Walsh. Dinner included. Prizes for the nights top players. Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served. No previous Black Jack experience necessary! Maximum of 8 players. $50 per player. Saturday February 1st, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
Donor: Bill and Terry Walsh
Date: 2/1/2020 Time:
Sign-up Price: $50.00
901 Crepes! Crepes! Crepes! (03/14/20) Quantity: 12
Brunch on Saturday, March 14, 2020, 10:30 am, at the home of Diane and Stan Boyer. Appetizers, main course and dessert all feature crepes. Plus lots of mimosas and bloody marys. Vegetarian option. 12 seats available. Sign price of $40
Donor: Stan and Diane Boyer
Date: 3/14/2020 Time:
Sign-up Price: $40.00
902 Culinary Cruise Down Harbor Place (1/11/20) Quantity: 12
Experience gourmet dining at three ports of call, only a few steps apart. Unique appetizers await you at Judy and Ren's. Salad and Entree will be expertly prepared by Donna and Mike. An elegant and heavenly dessert will be created by professional pastry chef, Christine. You will want to send post cards to friends about your unforgettable cruise!
Donor: Christine Bergstrom, Donna Reyburn and Mike Griffith, Ren and Judy Manning
Date: 1/11/2020 Time: 6:00 pm
Sign-up Price: $90.00
903 Journey of Man: Around the World in Thirty Minutes (02/29/20)
Quantity: 14
Join us for a mixed media presentation of “Journey of Man”, an adventure we did with National Geographic which took us around the world to trace homo sapiens’ migration from Central Africa. Dr. Spencer Wells, NatGeo’s geneticist/anthropologist took DNA samples from tribes/groups around the world and looked for common markers to trace sapiens’ movements. We met people and explored their environments from many places: Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, the Kalahari Desert, Cambodia, and others. We’ll serve food and drink typical of a few of our stops on this 32,000 mile, 22 day trip by private jet. Saturday February 29, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
Donor: Donna Reyburn and Mike Griffith
Date: 2/29/2020 Time: 6:00 pm
Sign-up Price: $60.00
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904 Lunch for Light-hearted Ladies (3/15/20) Quantity: 14
Looking for a delightful afternoon with exotic drinks, delicious food, and lots of laughs and conversation, without “words of wisdom” from men? Then come to Donna’s home on Sunday, March 15th, at 12:30 pm. 14 seats. $40.00 each. An afternoon to remember!
Donor: Donna Reyburn and Mike Griffith
Date: 3/15/2020 Time: 12:30 pm
Sign-up Price: $40.00
905 Minister's Tax Day Celebration Dinner (4/15/20) Quantity: 50
Leave your 1040s behind and come for roasted meat and grapey libations with Rev. Dave in Gage Hall and the courtyard. April 15, 2020. 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Per person. Signup amount $30.
Donor: Rev. Dave Messner
Date: 4/15/2020 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Sign-up Price: $30.00
906 Simple Supper for Six or Seven (or up to 10) (4/29/20)
Quantity: 10
Simple support for six or seven (or up to 10) at the home of Ron and Judy Bruce. Wednesday April 29th, 2020.
Donor: Ron and Judy Bruce
Date: 4/29/2020 Time:
Sign-up Price: $40.00
907 Variety Show (2/28/20) Quantity: 70
Songs! Stories! Comedy! And an Open Mic portion for anyone who wants to take a turn entertaining others! The full lineup will be announced at a later date. Lisa Ross will be your host and Shawna Jarrett will be the headliner comic (full lineup announced at a later date). Friday, February 28, 2020 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. At the silent or live auction $15 per ticket OR 4 tickets for $50 Or $20 per ticket at the door.
Donor: Lisa Thompson-Ross
Date: 2/28/2020 Time: 7:30 pm
Sign-up Price: $10.00
908 Water, Paper, Paint Quantity: 8
Exploring creativity with watercolor and mixed media. Spend an afternoon painting, sipping wine, and noshing. 8 spaces available. Per person bid. $40 per person. Date and time to be determined.
Donor: Bernadette Wladyka
Sign-up Price: $40.00
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909 Zen Drawing Class Quantity: 10
Learn the art of meditation through drawing and transcend your limitations through art. Beginners welcome. Advanced encouraged. Bring pencil and drawing pad.10 spaces available. $50 per space.
Donor: Frank Ruopoli
Sign-up Price: $50.00
Art
1000 Original Oil Painting by Sally Hughes Smith (Framed) Quantity: 1
Original oil painting of a tree by local artist Sally Hughes Smith already framed 24 W x 18 H
Donor: JoAnne Simson
1001 Charleston Porches Quantity: 1
Watercolor Print Framed
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1002 View From a Parisian Window by Brenda Kirkwood Pinnick Quantity: 1
Whimsical oil painting with a famous Matisse’s painting in painting for a French influence. Painted by Brenda Kirkwood Pinnick. 35 x 32 (17 ½ x 24)
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1003 View From a Roman Window by Brenda Kirkwood Pinnick Quantity: 1
Whimsical oil painting with a famous Italian building in painting for an Italian influence. Painted by Brenda Kirkwood Pinnick. 35 x 32 (17 ½ x 24)
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1004 Still Life in Oil by Rosalie Averett Quantity: 1
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1005 Venice by Elsie Dresch Quantity: 1
Watercolor
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1006 Dubrovnik by Elsie Dresch Quantity: 1
Watercolor
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
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1007 Miss Spooky by Sally Cade Quantity: 1
Oil
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1008 Wine on Offer by Erin Smith Quantity: 1
Oil on Wooden Shutter
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1009 Sand and Sea Oats by Nichols Quantity: 1
Oil
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1011 Max in the Adirondacks by Charles Wysocki Quantity: 1
Oil Print Framed
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1012 Still Life with Flowers Quantity: 1
Oil
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1013 Azaleas on New Street Quantity: 1
Watercolor Print
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1015 Siamese Cat Quantity: 1
Pen and Ink
Donor: Ren and Judy Manning
1016 Framed Tate Nation Print Quantity: 1
Donor: The Alliance
1017 Churchyard Photo Quantity: 1
Donor: The Alliance
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1018 Stained Glass Window Quantity: 1
10 ½ W x 23 H stain glass window
Donor: JoAnne Simson
1019 "Harbor Rooftops" Tate Nation Print Quantity: 1
Donor: Tate Nation
1020 "Idell" Tate Nation Print Quantity: 1
Donor: Tate Nation
1021 "The Row" Tate Nation Print Quantity: 1
Donor: Tate Nation
1022 Blue Bird Print Quantity: 1
8 X 10 Blue Bird print.
Donor: Roy Hiller
1023 Steven Jordan Print - "Goodbye Grace" Quantity: 1
Donor: George and Carol Tempel
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Events Calendar
December 2019
12/14/2019 6:30 pm : A Night in the Casbah: Moroccan Dinner (12/14/19), Item 5
January 2020
1/11/2020 6:00 pm : Culinary Cruise Down Harbor Place (1/11/20), Item 902
February 2020
2/1/2020 11:00 am : Elegant Champagne Brunch (2/1/20), Item 15
2/1/2020 : Black Jack and Dinner at the Walsh House (2/1/2020), Item 900
2/23/2020 6:00 pm : Lebanese Dinner for Eight (02/23/2020), Item 20
2/28/2020 7:30 pm : Variety Show (2/28/20), Item 907
2/29/2020 6:00 pm : Journey of Man: Around the World in Thirty Minutes
(02/29/20), Item 903
March 2020
3/8/2020 6:30 pm : A Gustatory and Oenophilic Tour of Italy with the Mannings and
Prestons (3/8/20), Item 3
3/14/2020 : Crepes! Crepes! Crepes! (03/14/20), Item 901
3/14/2020 6:30 pm : Southwest France Dinner (3/14/20), Item 26
3/15/2020 12:30 pm : Lunch for Light-hearted Ladies (3/15/20), Item 904
3/22/2020 4:00 pm : An Afternoon in a French Drawing Room (3/22/20), Item 7
April 2020
4/4/2020 : Burgers and Bordeaux (4/4/20), Item 12
4/15/2020 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm : Minister's Tax Day Celebration Dinner (4/15/20),
Item 905
4/25/2020 : A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet to Enjoy Belgian Food at Its
Finest (4/25/20), Item 4
4/29/2020 : Simple Supper for Six or Seven (or up to 10) (4/29/20), Item 906
May 2020
5/2/2020 : Latin American Feast featuring dishes and drinks from Ecuador and
beyond! (5/2/20), Item 19
5/9/2020 : Catered dinner and a Show at the Woolfe Street Theater (5/9/20), Item 13