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October 19th, 2013 – Doors Open 6:00 pm – Live Auction Begins 7:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation | 1301 Gladewood Drive | Blacksburg, VA 24060 | www.uucnrv.com | 540.552.9716

Unitarian Universalist Congregation | 1301 Gladewood Drive | Blacksburg, VA 24060 | www.uucnrv.com | 540.552.9716 Page 1

Table of Contents Schedule . . . . . . . . . 2

Live Auction Items . . . . . . . 3

Silent Auction Items . . . . . . 9

Artwork . . . . . . . 9

Collectibles . . . . . . . 11

Education . . . . . . . 12

Entertainment . . . . . . . 12

Food . . . . . . 13

Jewelry . . . . . . . . 13

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . 16

Services . . . . . . . . 20

Vacations / Lodging . . . . . . 21

Master Calendar . . . . . . 22

Auction Team . . . . . . . 23

Auction Notes . . . . . . . 24


The generosity of this UU Community is amazing. Your donations of time, services, and goods are greatly appreciated. I would like to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you. Without you, this event would not be possible. Richard Hammer

Auction Chair - 2013

Schedule 5:45 pm – Children’s Party Begins

6:00 pm – Silent Auction Opens

6:15 pm – Food, Beverage, and Decadent Dessert Tables Open

7:00 pm – Live Auction Begins

7:45 pm – Intermission

8:00 pm – Jewelry Silent Auction Ends

8:15 pm – Artwork, Collectibles, Food, and Services

Silent Auctions End

8:30 pm – Remaining Silent Auctions End

9:00 pm – Live Auction Ends

Reminder:

No Disappointments Please – It is the joint responsibility of the donors and the

buyers to be sure that goods and services with future delivery dates are handled

appropriately and faithfully.


Live Auction S8 Salsa Making Learn to make and can salsa - it's easier than you think! @ the Taylors' house, hosted by Barbara and Chantelle McGill with Cynthia Luke as consultant. Date will be late summer/early fall, depending on when the tomatoes ripen. Plan to spend approx. 6.5-8 hours on a single day, depending on the number of buyers, with each buyer taking home a dozen Qty: 4 Value $48.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Barbara & Dan Taylor

F1 Wine Jelly Homemade wine jelly, back by popular demand. Price is per jar. Qty: 2 Value $8.00 Min Bid $6.00 Donor: Morton Nadler & Isabel Berney

D6 Women's Retirement Luncheon Meet with other UUC women fine-tuning their lifestyle vision for retirement years over a delicious lunch on a screened deck overlooking the Catawba Valley. Learn and share insights, resources, and possibilities while enjoying Nancy’s famous chicken gnocchi soup, cheeses, crusty bread, and homemade fruit pie. Qty: 5 Value $15.00 Min Bid $10.00 5/14 Donor: Nancy Gardner

N6 A Night at the Movies 1 Gift basket full of popcorn, candy and 5 DVD dramas: The Reader, Revolutionary Road, Tara Road, Good Night and Good Luck, When did you last see your father? Some movies gently used, some brand new Qty: 1 Value $50.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Laureen & Mike Blakemore

X7 Disc Golf at 4,000 feet! See how far your discs will fly at high elevation, and join Steve Keighton at the new 18-hole disc Golf course at Mountain Lake Resort! This item will include two new discs for you to keep, brief lessons, and playing as many holes as you are up for (or otherwise enjoy a nice hike with the group if you decide not to play all the holes). We will meet at Pandapas Pond parking lot and Steve will drive the group up to the course. We will coordinate a Saturday some time in the May - August window. Plan on a 4-5 hour total excursion time. Room for 3 people. Qty: 3 Value $30.00 Min Bid $20.00 Donor: Debbie & Steve Keighton

S13 Fresh Flowers Enjoy the beauty and fragrance of fresh cut flowers artistically arranged from the gardens of Gretchen Luke twice monthly June through August Qty: 1 Value $80.00 Min Bid $50.00 Donor: Dick & Cynthia Luke

F18 Dine Out and Be "Green" A decorative storage basket (with lid) contains one $50 gift certificate to Applebees and a $50 gift certificate to Outback. A colorful houseplant, plant fertilizer sticks and a bag of daffodil bulbs are included for enjoyment of a greener world. Qty: 1 Value $135.00 Min Bid $60.00 Donor: Susan & Bill Baker

L2 Scrapbooker's Night Out Do you have a pile of dusty photographs begging to be organized? Have you had the urge to tell a story with your memories, but don't know where to begin? Come for a night of instruction, fun, and fellowship. We'll set up long tables, eat goodies, and make something out of your photographic memories. Tools and materials will be available for your use, or bring your own. Light refreshments will also be provided. Qty: 10 Value $20.00 Min Bid $20.00 2/28 Donor: Kerry & John Sangster

M32 Private Group Yoga Lesson Join Ann Norris in a private yoga class taught by Nicole Boyle, Nicole is a certified yoga instructor and owner of 'In Balance' Yoga studio. This will be scheduled some evening in Jan or Feb (based on participant's schedules). Qty: 4 Value $20.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Ann Norris

X5 Morning Garden Tour Morning garden tour followed by an antipasti lunch at noon for 10 people. Hundreds of hybrid daylilies will be blooming along with other perennials. Again, we will have extra plants to share. Qty: 10 Value $20.00 Min Bid $12.00 6/28 Donor: Mary Houska


M13 Downtown Experience Downtown Blacksburg Gift Certificate for $25 and 2 tickets to see a movie at The Lyric Theatre. (Gift certificates can be used in over 40 different businesses) http://www.downtownblacksburg.com/gift_certificates.aspx Donation is from Qty: 1 Value $35.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.

F17 Halloween Party Offered by Gretchen Luke at her home in Christiansburg. Come in costume or a mask to celebrate Halloween trickery and fun festivities. Warm soup, hors d'oeuvres, sweets and a variety of beverages will be served. Qty: 25 Value $25.00 Min Bid $20.00 11/1 Donor: Dick & Cynthia Luke

X1 Appalachian Trail Experience Join Bob and Polly for a very short hike (.6 miles one way) on the AT to the War Spur shelter in nearby Giles County. The walk will culminate in a campfire and meal cooked out of doors. The meal will include gourmet camp food, beer and wine. Participants may also get to meet "real" thru-hikers! Qty: 10 Value $20.00 Min Bid $15.00 6/7 Donor: Bob & Polly Stimson N11 Winter Charades Evening (adults) Join us for the first of two charades game nights. We will play at our house in Christiansburg. Please sign up for this event only if you have a good sense of humor, a willingness to laugh (especially at yourself), and want to have fun more than you need to win. Whether you have played charades for years, or have not played in years or ever, you are guaranteed to enjoy!! Qty: 16 Value $10.00 Min Bid $10.00 2/15 Donor: Nancy Bodenhorn & Jeff Legge

F2 Six Old Fashioned Cream Pies

Six customized "when you want them" Old Fashioned Cream Pies. Chocolate? Banana? Strawberry? Butterscotch? or some other flavor of your invention. I will need a three day notice for preparation. Qty: 1 Value $60.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Bernard Ross & Victoria Taylor

M34 Wood Working Is there some project you've always wanted to do but don't have all the tools or skills needed? Come use Dick Luke's wood shop & assistance to realize your dream.+ Qty: 1 Value $150.00 Min Bid $75.00 Donor: Dick & Cynthia Luke

N3 Private Pool and Spa Evening Swim, soak, or just enjoy the spa jets in the privacy of the heated pool while you watch the sunset over the mountains. Light refreshments will be served between 6:30 to 9:00 PM. You only have to bring your suit. Six adults or one family can sign up for Friday night, November 1 or November 8. 1 ADULT: $8.00 1 FAMILY: $30.00 Qty: 6 Value $20.00 Min Bid $8.00 11/1 Donor: Margo & Chris Walter

S7 Making Christmas Cookies Without the Cleanup There's nothing like homemade and home-decorated Christmas cookies! We will provide ingredients, kitchen, cookie cutters, etc. to make up to 2 dozen Christmas cookies per family--the kind you roll, cut and decorate. Children 4 & up are welcome to attend with a parent or other adult--add $5 per child to the adult bid price. Number of seats includes children. Where else can you make homemade cookies without cleaning up afterwards?

Qty: 6 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 12/14

Donor: Barbara & Dan Taylor

F19 Gourmet Olive Oils and Balsamic

Vinegars

Gourmet cooks/people who enjoy unique flavors will find these products from Figones of California Olive Company (www.figoneoliveoil.com)to offer zest to your food. Figones grows and harvests its own olives and the oil is milled, blended and bottled on site. The balsamic vinegars are aged in barrels up to 20 years. The decorative box contains a 100 ml bottle of meyer lemon olive oil, 250 ml bottle of Tuscan/herb olive oil (blend of 7 herbs), 100 ml bottle of traditional balsamic vinegar and a 60 ml bottle of pomegranate balsamic vinegar. A special bottle for mixing olive oil and balsamic vinegar is Qty: 1 Value $75.00 Min Bid $40.00 Donor: Susan & Bill Baker

D7 Dinner for 2 at the Blue Door Cafe

From sophisticated southern to the simple but exquisite, the Blue Door Cafe provides an upscale cafe experience in a relaxed and neighborly setting. Our food is freshly prepared using local and organically grown ingredients whenever possible. In addition to our regular lunch menu, we also serve our “Out of the Blue” daily feature. These featured selections change based on what’s seasonally fresh and what inspires our Qty: 2 Value $30.00 Min Bid $30.00 Donor: Draper Mercantile - Chan Offerman


N9 A Family Night at the Movies Gift basket full of popcorn, candy and 5 DVD family movies: Cars, Meet the Robinsons, Fantastic Four, Fantastic Four 2, Van Helsing Some movies gently used, some brand new Qty: 1 Value $60.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Laureen & Mike Blakemore

M67 Rock Star Parking Rock Star Parking for the year. Score yourself the best parking spot in the lot, right up front, for a year!!! Qty: 1 Value $60.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: UUC

F20 Dining on the Go A decorative storage box with lid contains one $50 gift certificate to the Olive Garden and one $50 certificate to the Red Lobster, four placemats, yellow dinner napkins, a bottle of Castle Rock (CA) pinot noir wine and an easy to care for house plant. Qty: 1 Value $140.00 Min Bid $60.00 Donor: Susan & Bill Baker

X2 Take a Hike! Then Wine About It Come join us for a moderate, 3 to 4 mile hike at Bottom Creek Gorge Conservation Preserve, to view the 2nd largest waterfall in Virginia. Bottom Creek is a powerful mountain stream that forms a stair-step series of broad-basin waterfalls known as "The Kettles” Flanking Bottom Creek are forests of mixed hardwoods (tulip poplar, maple, oak, hickory) and upland meadows. Bottom Creek Gorge also contains virgin hemlocks and hundreds of wildflowers and is located right here in Montgomery County. After the hike, we will drive one mile to Amrheins Winery for wine tasting and a gourmet picnic on the veranda, while enjoying the serenity and beauty Bent Mountain has to offer. Lisa Evanylo and Sarah Divers (formerly Burnett) will be your hosts, trail guides, chauffeurs and chefs. Don't miss out on this unique

opportunity to hike your way to a good wine! Included: transportation to and from the UU parking lot (depart 9:30 AM, return ?) water and trail mix for hike wine tasting gourmet picnic Rain date: Monday, Qty: 8 Value $35.00 Min Bid $25.00 5/15 Donor: Sarah Divers

D3 Winter Lunch in Catawba Come warm up by the wood stove and enjoy a hearty, healthy winter lunch at the Blanchard's country house (out Catawba/Blacksburg Rd, ~16 mi from UUC). Vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores can all be accommodated. Qty: 4 Value $10.00 Min Bid $10.00 1/25 Donor: Don & Susan Blanchard

E2 Origami Christmas Ornaments Learn to create Christmas ornaments and little boxes out of folded paper. There will be several designs to choose from, ranging from simple to more challenging. I'll provide materials (both practice paper and fancy shiny stuff), hands-on help, and written instructions to take home with you. And snacks! Qty: 6 Value $20.00 Min Bid $15.00 11/9 Donor: Paula Markham

F12 Wine Syrup Sweet wine syrup, delicious on fruit or cake, 8 oz each jar. Qty: 4 Value $5.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Morton Nadler & Isabel Berney

D9 Cena Mexicana - Esto NO ES Taco Bell 2.0 Mexican fare - the real deal! Qty: 10 Value $30.00 Min Bid $20.00 2/15 Donor: Ellen Plummer

M56 Sermon Topic "What's your topic?" In consult with the minister, this is an opportunity for you to select a sermon topic or theme to be preached by Rev. Dara in the 2013-2014 year! Qty: 1 Value $600.00 Min Bid $200.00 Donor: Peter & Dara Olandt

S1 Help with cleaning and organizing at your place. You know how hard it is to clean or organize at your own home? I sure do. But I can really get efficient at someone else's house!! 4 hours working together will make a dent in your list of things you'd rather put off, but might be more fun if someone helped. We can clean out that closet or start in the piles of stuff in your garage. We can empty your kitchen cabinets, clean them out and only put back the things you REALLY want. The list is endless . . . like the list of usual household chores. And, don't worry, I'm a retired social worker and therapist. I'm used to being sworn to secrecy. Qty: 2 Value $50.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Jane Mahone


F4 Two Chicken Soups One-and-a-half quarts each of low-fat Mediterranean Style Chunky Chicken & Brown Rice and Rosemary Chicken Whole Wheat Noodle soups. Can substitute quinoa in either/both soups. Delivered to you (separately or together) at UUC with two weeks’ notice between November 2013 and March 2014. Can be frozen. Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $12.00 Donor: Don & Susan Blanchard

X3 Spring Hike and Gourmet Picnic Meet your guides, Carol, Leigh, Debbie and Jane, at Mountain Lake at noon and hike one mile up to Bald Knob Lookout and enjoy the views and conversation over a gourmet picnic. (Rain date of 5/4.) Qty: 8 Value $50.00 Min Bid $15.00 4/27 Donor: Jim & Carol Kern

S14 Car Detailing Exterior wash & wax, vacuum interior clean upholstery and glass - weather permitting. $40 each. Qty: 3 Value $40.00 Min Bid $40.00 Donor: Zafer Deeb

F21 Danish Baked Goods Delivery If the Duponts outbid you on the Danish pastry year after year, don't be blue. Bid on this item instead: delivery of a different Danish baked good every other month for the entire year! Deliveries will begin in December 2013 and continue through October 2014. At least one Danish pastry will be included in the selection. Qty: 1 Value $100.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Mary Ann Hansen & Andy Roberts

N10 Time Travel Cabaret Is that really Tony Bennett singing over there? Am I in a 1920's speakeasy? Was that a flapper dress? Is this a private room in Vegas in the 60's? Are we in Paris? Who is that woman in the slinky red sheath? Is this uptown New York in the 40’s? I know one thing...we're not in Kansas anymore. Look around - the men are sporting tuxedos, or nearly so, and the women are dolled up in glad rags. The piano player (Can you believe it? It’s Jared Gibbs!) is covering all my favorite songs. Wow! They're asking if anyone would like to solo. Ooh, my big chance! And they even have song sheets if you can't remember all the words. Did you see the table with elegant finger food from hors d'oeuvres through dessert? Wine, beer, and set-ups are being served by a classy bartender; I heard he’ll mix special drinks for patrons with a BYOB flask. I can only be in one place - the Time Travel Cabaret. Word is that this elegant rip in the fabric of the universe will take place in real time at 6:30 PM, on Saturday evening, February 1. The Time Travel tour attendants are Carl Pfeiffer, Linda Pfeiffer, Dick Bauman, Pat Traynor, Brigitte Flowers, and Jim Flowers. Qty: 20 Value $30.00 Min Bid $30.00 2/1 Donor: Brigitte & Jim Flowers

F14 Quiche Dinner A delicious quiche dinner, containing cheese and vegetables, only or with meat. Please make your choice at time of bidding. One of each type will be available at auction. Qty: 2 Value $12.00 Min Bid $12.00 10/19 Donor: Anna Patty

M48 Hardwood firewood A full sized pick-up load of split hardwood firewood, dried and ready to burn. Delivered in the Blacksburg/Christiansburg/Radford area and stacked (within reason) to the buyers specifications. Qty: 1 Value $75.00 Min Bid $75.00 Donor: Mike & Cathy Skinner

L1 A Quiet Day for 6, with Lunch and Berries On a date to be decided in late July 2014, at the height of blackberry season, the winner and up to 5 adults of the winner's choosing will enjoy a day in the exurbs at my house in Pembroke. No TV. Internet access will be disabled for the day. Leave the cell phones in the cars. Pick and keep the day's berry yield (the peak day in 2013 yielded 2.5 gallons of blackberries). Sit out in the shade, weather permitting. Walk the 11-circuit Chartres-style labyrinth mowed into the lawn. Fight over the hammock. Walk up to a scenic overlook of the New River about a mile away, if it is still open to the public then. A three-course cold luncheon for all is included. Arrive after 9:00 am, depart by 4:30 pm. Relax and decompress in between. Other possibilities (fees not included in this item) include a public pool a quarter mile away. One person wins and pays for this event, and then invites up to 5 others to join them for Qty: 1 Value $300.00 Min Bid $100.00 Donor: David Warner

D8 Indian Feast Enjoy a complete Indian Dinner with famous curry puff appetizers, soup, a selection of main dishes, and an American dessert. This is primarily a carnivorous meal. Qty: 8 Value $25.00 Min Bid $10.00 3/8 Donor: Bonnie & Dave Lievsay

N12 Spring Charades Evening (adults) Join us for the second of two charades game nights. We will play at our house in Christiansburg. Please sign up for this event only if you have a good sense of humor, a willingness to laugh (especially at yourself), and want to have fun more than you need to win. Whether you have played charades for years, or have not played in years or ever, you are guaranteed to enjoy!! (The two evenings are not related - you can do both or either one) Qty: 14 Value $10.00 Min Bid $10.00 5/3 Donor: Nancy Bodenhorn & Jeff Legge


F6 Happy Hollow Honey, Blacksburg, VA Bet you didn't know that it requires 3 million blooms to produce one pound of honey, and that one worker bee spends her entire life, lasting 4-6 weeks in the summer, producing only 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of honey. Taste this miracle of nature. Gift jars of local, unfiltered, unheated, natural honey from Happy Hollow, Blacksburg bees. Donor: Beekeeper Richard Reid Qty: 2 Value $8.00 Min Bid $6.00 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid

N7 A Night at the Movies 2 Gift basket full of popcorn, candy and 8 DVD comedies: The Man with Two Brains, About Schmidt, The Stooge, American Pie Trilogy, Cop Out and Meet the Spartans Some movies gently used, some brand new. Qty: 1 Value $80.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Laureen & Mike Blakemore

X4 Afternoon Garden Tour Afternoon garden tour followed by an English tea at 4 PM for 10 people. Lilacs, dogwood, bulbs and many spring flowers will be blooming and the Japanese Maples will be in their Spring colors. We will have extra plants to Qty: 10 Value $10.00 Min Bid $5.00 4/26 Donor: Mary Houska

M43 Roundtrip Ride to the Airport A ride in the Quigley family Subaru from Blacksburg or environs to the Roanoke Airport--and, if you behave yourself on the way, a ride back when you return. Normal waking hours only! We are fairly flexible but there may be days/times that we will not be able to do. Our Subaru can accommodate up to 4 passengers (depending on how well you all get along) and probably 3-4 large suitcases. Qty: 1 Value $120.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Paul Quigley

S5 Build an Adirondack chair! You provide the material, I will provide plans, a shop with all the needed tools, and guidance in constructing and finishing the chair(s). Material costs twenty to forty + dollars depending on the wood selected. Qty: 3 Value $100.00 Min Bid $35.00 Donor: Darrel Clowes

D4 Vegetarian Valentine (non-alcohol) Dinner at the Lukes' hosted by Cynthia & Dick, Chantelle McGill and Barbara Taylor--5 course meal with chocolate dessert. (Not vegan.) Qty: 10 Value $30.00 Min Bid $20.00 2/14 Donor: Dick & Cynthia Luke

N4 Ladies Night Out Polly Stimson and Di Ross are offering an evening of "what women want" at Polly's house. This will include a full meal served with wine, a chick flick to be shown after dinner, and a decadent chocolate dessert served during intermission. Come join them for an evening geared to women's Qty: 8 Value $20.00 Min Bid $15.00 3/28 Donor: Bob & Polly Stimson

N5 Monkeyhouse Concert, Ron Fetner Performing Stir up some blues, soulful R&B, rock, a little folk, and you have Ron Fetner. Monkeyhouse concerts have great music and take place in a local home with a fun bunch of folks and great food. We will introduce you to the scene, make your suggested donation, and provide the requested food to share. If the weather is good we can walk over from our house. A great way to spend a Saturday night, and you may just want to go on your own to more of the upcoming concerts. Qty: 3 Value $35.00 Min Bid $20.00 11/2 Donor: Barbara & Dan Taylor

F3 Three Chilled Vegetarian Summer Soups One-and-a-half quarts each of low-fat Cucumber Dill with Sour Cream, Summer Squash with Basil and Lemon, and Zucchini Cheddar Tarragon soups. Delivered to you (separately or together) at UUC with two weeks’ notice in July/August 2014. Can be frozen. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Don & Susan Blanchard

S6 One pair knitted-to-order socks You select the yarn, I buy it (maximum $50 for yarn), and I knit to fit. Qty: 1 Value $85.00 Min Bid $50.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

D5 Pesce Phenomenal! "I love the ocean flavors that clams and mussels add to this dish" says the author of the Fish Without a Doubt cookbook. Paella served over rice with lemon meringue pie for dessert, as well as appetizer and salad. Dinner will be at the Taylors', hosted by Cynthia & Dick Luke, Dan & Barbara Taylor, and Chantelle McGill. Qty: 8 Value $50.00 Min Bid $25.00 3/22 Donor: Dick & Cynthia Luke

F10 Soup & Bread Homemade vegetarian soup and homemade bread for four, 4 times. To be scheduled Nov. thru Feb. Qty: 1 Value $50.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Dick & Cynthia Luke

X6 Mountain Lake Hike Leading a hike to the rock above Mountain Lake Hotel, on a clear day you can see Blacksburg from there. Qty: 4 Value $20.00 Min Bid $20.00 Donor: Zafer Deeb


N2 Escape from Dr. Evil's Lab Sherlock Holmes, MacGyver, Ken Jennings, and Houdini were the last group to escape Dr. Evil’s Lab (down a secret UUC corridor). Now the challenges are harder and the time limit two hours. Do you have the clue-finding & problem-solving skills to work with other captives to escape? The lab holds up to six people. Minions provide food morsels to keep your strength up. Date can be adjusted if necessary. Morning or afternoon times are available. Qty: 12 Value $30.00 Min Bid $20.00 2/8 Donor: Gene and Nancy Gardner

N8 A Night at the Movies 3 Gift basket full of popcorn, candy and 12 DVD action/horror movies: Mutant Chronicles, Dead Clowns, Ong Bak 2, A Good Day to Die Hard, Inglorious Bastards, Christian Bale 3 film Collection, Nightmare on Elm Street 4 pack. Some movies gently used, some brand new Qty: 1 Value $100.00 Min Bid $20.00 Donor: Laureen & Mike Blakemore

F8 CUSTOM Crunchy, Delicious, Homemade Granola Crunchy, delicious, homemade granola, perfect for spiffing up your morning yogurt and turning it into something fantastic. Special combination of brown sugar, honey, and maple syrup combines to make the perfect sweetness and crunch. YOU choose the add-ins to this fantastic granola. Is there a dried fruit you fancy? A favorite kind of nut? The granola gets cooked up to your specifications! 15 servings. Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Kerry & John Sangster

S9 Cat sitting Will take care of your cat(s) for up to two weeks, or two shorter periods. Go in once a day to feed, water, pet and change catbox Qty: 1 Value $40.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Marquita Hill

F5 Special Occasion Cake Having a birthday party? Anniversary party? Babyshower? Need a cake or cupcakes for your special event? Purchase this item at the auction, and I will design and bake a cake to suit your needs! Please allow at least 3 days for baking and decorating. Qty: 2 Value $40.00 Min Bid $30.00 Donor: Hillary


Silent Auction Artwork A1 Carved Wooden Hippopotamus From Botswana carved in a heavy wood about 2.5 x 6 inches Qty: 1 Value $10.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Marquita Hill

A2 Carved wooden "Moonface" About 8 x 10 inches. Has opening so can be hung on wall. Malawi Can be exchanged for a darker colored moonface if preferred Qty: 1 Value $10.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Marquita Hill

A3 Dew Covered Yarrow by Anne Hammond-Tooke This high resolution macro photograph was taken at Wong Park in Blacksburg, and depicts dew covered Yarrow caught in the morning light. It's an 8x10 framed photograph printed on metallic paper. Please note that the watermark is for web display purposes only, and will not appear on the Qty: 1 Value $45.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Anne Hall

A4 Morning Magic by Anne Hammond-Tooke This high resolution macro photograph depicts an elephant ear caught in the morning light at the Hahn Horticultural Gardens. It's an 11x14 framed photograph printed on metallic paper. Please note that the watermark is for web display purposes only, and will not appear on the purchased print. Qty: 1 Value $70.00 Min Bid $50.00 Donor: Anne Hall

A5 Sierra Club Poster Ansel Adams black and white photo of Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Qty: 1 Value $100.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Arthur & Judy Snoke

A6 Sierra Club Poster Color waterfall poster, nicely framed - cracked glass. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Arthur & Judy Snoke

A7 Sierra Club Poster Color photo of waterfall - well framed but the glass is cracked at the bottom. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Arthur & Judy Snoke

A8 Sierra Club Poster Well framed color poster of high mountain wildflowers (poor photo, beautiful original.) Crack in glass. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Arthur & Judy Snoke

A9 Cutting Board Maple, walnut, cherry. Sold separately Qty: 2 Value $30.00 Min Bid $20.00 Donor: Dick & Cynthia Luke

A10 Charleston Sunrise Photograph of Sunrise near Charleston, SC during January 2008, matted to fit a standard 11x14 inch frame. (My name will not appear on the print.) Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol A11 Foggy Mountain Lake Photograph of a foggy morning scene, looking at the shoreline across Mountain Lake during October 2005, matted to fit a standard 11x14 inch frame. (My name will not appear on the print.) Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol


A12 Foggy Mountain Lake Vertical Photograph of a Maple Tree along the shore of Mountain Lake on a foggy morning during Oct 2005, matted to fit a standard 11x14 inch frame. Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A13 Bald Knob at Mountain Lake Photograph of the view from Bald Knob at Mountain Lake during the fall of 2006, matted to fit a standard 11x14 inch frame. (My name will not appear on the print.) Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A14 Cinnamon Fern Fiddlehead Close-up photograph of a Cinnamon Fern Fiddlehead at Pandapas Pond during May 2006, matted to fit a standard 11x14 inch frame. (My name will not appear on the print.) Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A15 Flame Azalea Photograph of Flame Azalea, somewhat close-up, taken at Pandapas Pond during May 2006, matted to fit a standard 11x14 inch frame. (My name will not appear on the print.) Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A16 Blue Ridge Parkway Photograph showing scenery, including a mountain laurel in bloom during June 2005, beside the Blue Ridge Parkway near mile marker 170, matted to fit a standard 11x14 inch frame. (My name will not appear on the print.) Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A17 Mountain Laurel Somewhat close-up photograph of Mountain Laurel near Rocky Knob of the Blue Ridge Parkway, during June 2005, matted to fit a standard 11x14 inch frame. Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A18 Red-Spotted Newt Close-up photograph of a red-spotted newt, which I found while hiking at Cascade Falls with another former UUC member, Carter Turner, back in June 2007, matted to fit a standard 11x14 inch frame. (Carter gets credit for finding the newt as it wandered across the trail.) (My name will not appear on the print.) Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A19 Sunset on Clingmans Dome Photograph showing the layering of distant mountains, a view from Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, during September 2007, matted to fit a standard 11x14 inch frame. (My name will not appear on the print.) Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A20 Mabry Mill Photograph of Mabry Mill during October 2007, when leaves were starting to turn color, matted to fit a standard 8x10 inch frame. Qty: 1 Value $10.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A21 Trumpeter Swans Photograph of Trumpeter Swans at Seney Wildlife Refuge in the upper peninsula of Michigan during August 2013, matted to fit a standard 8x10 inch frame. (Name will not appear on print.) Qty: 1 Value $15.00 Min Bid $7.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A22 Dragonfly Close-up photograph of a dragonfly near Seney Wildlife Refuge in the upper peninsula of Michigan during August 2013, matted to fit a standard 8x10 inch frame. (Name will not appear on print.) Qty: 1 Value $15.00 Min Bid $7.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A23 Black-Eyed Susan Photograph of a black-eyed Susan near Seney Wildlife Refuge in the upper peninsula of Michigan during August 2013, matted to fit a standard 8x10 inch frame. (Name will not appear on print.) Qty: 1 Value $15.00 Min Bid $7.00 Donor: Wolfe,Carol

A24 Hand-Turned Hickory Bowl Approximately 3.5 x 8 inches, from the Stimsons' woodlot Qty: 1 Value $60.00 Min Bid $30.00 Donor: Dale Norton

A25 Hand-Turned Maple Bowl Approximately 4 x 10 inches Qty: 1 Value $60.00 Min Bid $30.00 Donor: Dale Norton


A26 Hand-Turned and Carved Norway Maple Dish Approximately 1.5 x 10 inches, from the Morenos' yard Qty: 1 Value $90.00 Min Bid $50.00 Donor: Dale Norton

A27 Custom-Designed, Hand-Crafted Stained Glass A custom-designed circular construction of stained slab glass in color palette of your choice. Qty: 1 Value $125.00 Min Bid $95.00 Donor: Nancy Norton

A28 Large Chinese Painted Scroll Brushstroke floral in grey, rose and red palette would make a striking contribution to your decor. Qty: 1 Value $45.00 Min Bid $8.00 Donor: Barbara & Dan Taylor

A29 "Children Learn What They Live" Large cross-stitch needlework picture and prose lovingly and meticulously handmade by Karen Holstein. Professionally double-matted and framed by Norman's Cabinet Shop of Radford and resized by Leisure Crafts and Custom Frames of Dublin, Virginia. Frame has a smooth, medium cherry finish. Matte is Williamsburg blue, and inner matte is colonial red - both with black core. This piece fits well in any room where young children and adults interact: classroom, bedroom, playroom, family room, kitchen. Sample text: ... IF A CHILD LIVES WITH FAIRNESS, HE LEARNS JUSTICE ... IF A CHILD LIVES WITH ACCEPTANCE AND FRIENDSHIP, HE LEARNS TO FIND LOVE IN THE WORLD Qty: 1 Value $200.00 Min Bid $75.00 Donor: Karen Holstein

A30 Original Painting #1."Running With the Wind": galloping horses silhouetted against a colorful background, acrylic, double-matted, framed 18hx31w Qty: 1 Value $110.00 Min Bid $50.00 Donor: Sally and Dean Mook

A31 Original Painting #2."The Pose": artists' model posed, mixed media/collage, double-matted, framed 31hx25w Qty: 1 Value $300.00 Min Bid $75.00 Donor: Sally and Dean Mook

A32 Original Painting #3."Bouquet": vase of flowers, art deco style, cheerful colors, acrylic, framed 32hx26w. Qty: 1 Value $175.00 Min Bid $50.00 Donor: Sally and Dean Mook

A33 Original Painting #4."Pensive": face of young woman, acrylic/collage on canvas, edges painted, frame not needed, 12x12. Qty: 1 Value $85.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Sally and Dean Mook

A34 Original Painting #5."On the Porch": two women, surrounded by flowers, acrylic/collage on canvas, edges painted, frame not needed, 12x12. Qty: 1 Value $85.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Sally and Dean Mook

A35 Original Painting #6:"Yellow Roses": in a vase, acrylic on canvas, edges painted, frame not needed, 12x12. Qty: 1 Value $85.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Sally and Dean Mook

Collectible O1 Hand Carved Ornament Let this hand carved ornament bring a little laughter into your life. Qty: 1 Value $14.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Linda Powers

O2 Gourd Hedgehog Let this little gourd hedgehog decorate your home. Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Linda Powers

O3 Gourd Bowl This hand painted gourd has thick sides for durable use. Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Linda Powers

O4 Gourd Box This gourd box is hand decorated with ink dyes and polished with a durable wax. Qty: 1 Value $15.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Linda Powers

O5 Straw "handbag" Lacquered About 3.5 inches high, 9.5 inches long and 5.5 inches wide. Has handles. Made in Thailand. Received as gift from Euwadee Kanjanasthiti 55 years ago. Never used. In good, but not perfect condition Qty: 1 Value $10.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Marquita Hill


O6 Peace-Bird Fan Carving

This Peace-Bird is hand carved from one piece of wood. This old world folk art began in Russia and Northern European Countries. Qty: 1 Value $23.00 Min Bid $8.00 Donor: Linda & Joe Powers

O7 3 Miniature Pots

The handmade pots are about 1 1/2 inches tall and were bought at the Waterford Craft Fair. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $6.00 Donor: Linda & Joe Powers

O8 Rabbit Butter Dish

Handmade pottery butter dish. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $6.00 Donor: Linda & Joe Powers

O9 Turkish Plate

Small plate from Turkey Qty: 1 Value $10.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Linda & Joe Powers

Education E1 Tour a Honey Beehive

For a calming experience that takes you to another world, join us for a personalized tour of a bee yard and hives with beekeeper Richard Reid. See how queens are raised, hives are split, and the colonies build up to take advantage of our local nectar flows. Observe what the queen, workers, and drones do. Bee veil and gloves provided. 2 people max per 1 hour tour. Three (3) tours offered on Saturday afternoon, May 17, 10:-11 am, 11:15-12:15 pm, 12:30-1:30 pm. Rain date Saturday, May 24. These are calm, gentle honeybees that do not sting unless provoked. (Necessary fine print: We can't be held liable in the unlikely chance a sting occurs.) Qty: 6 Value $40.00 Min Bid $20.00 5/17 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid

E3 Syrian Cooking Lesson Cooking class for authentic “Humus-B-Tahini” dip (a chick peas and tahini sauce) know in USA as Humus. And Tabouleh a Syrian salad made with parsley, mint, fine burgul (cracked wheat) lemon juice etc. There will be a demonstration then we can sit and eat it with freshly backed pita bread. This will be served with wine, if desired. Qty: 8 Value $25.00 Min Bid $22.00 Donor: Zafer Deeb

E4 How to Take a Better Picture Learn the art of "framing" your subject whether it is a portrait, a landscape, or anything in between. The class will meet for 2 hours on each of two Saturdays (TBD), once at UUC and once at the Duck Pond. Qty: 4 Value $25.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Zafer Deeb

E5 How to Take Better Video Learn the art of "framing" your subject whether it is a close-up, a landscape, or anything in between. The class will meet for 2 hours on each of two Saturdays (TBD), once at UUC and once at the Duck Pond. Qty: 4 Value $25.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Zafer Deeb

E6 Computer Training Computer training. Windows, word processing, spread sheet, printing, desktop publishing, web page design & publishing, typing. Three hours of Qty: 1 Value $45.00 Min Bid $30.00 Donor: Zafer Deeb

Entertainment N1 The Cat Screamed at Midnight The noted cat fancier and publisher of the Daily Truth, Sir Hugo Armbruster, has been killed at his country estate. The date is 1936. Put your detective hat on and become one of the sleuths to solve this gruesome murder. The Chief Inspector requests your assistance on Saturday January 18th at 6:30 p.m. at the UUC. Teams will compete against each other to solve the mystery. Form your own team or join with those already there to become a team. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. We will provide ample refreshments to encourage your solving this heinous crime. Co-offerors of this event are Franklyn and Bonnie Moreno, Jeff Legge, Nancy Bodenhorn, Johnny McCord, Pat Traynor,and Dick Baumann. Qty: 36 Value $20.00 Min Bid $20.00 1/18 Donor: Linda & Joe Powers


Food F7 Pig Pickin Come one Come all. Enjoy an authentic NC Pig Pickin barbecue. We'll Roast a whole, locally raised pig all day until that mouth-watering pork is falling off the bone. A full accompaniment of traditional fare plus beer and non-alcoholic options will be provided. This is a fixed price event. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. Sponsored by Lukes, Pat Traynor & Dick Bauman, Stimsons, Dennis Moody, Di Ross, Flowers. Qty: 50 Fixed $20.00 7/19 Donor: Dick & Cynthia Luke

F9 4 Quarts MacIntosh Applesauce These are 4 homemade quarts of chunky applesauce made from the organic apples in our backyard. Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Linda & Joe Powers

F11 Ice Cream Social Make your own ice cream, build your own Sundaes & banana splits or cover your cone with toppings. This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT KIDS EAT FREE! Join in back yard games. Qty: 30 Value $20.00 Min Bid $10.00 8/16 Donor: Dick & Cynthia Luke

F13 Spinach Artichoke Dip - 1 Full Cup of Dip A delectable blend of artichokes, spinach, and cheeses. Best on garlic toast, but great on crackers also. Keeps well if refrigerated, but DO NOT FREEZE. You can pick it up at fellowship. Qty: 2 Value $10.00 Min Bid $10.00 10/19 Donor: Anna Patty

F15 Pineapple Upside Down Cake Satisfy a sweet tooth with this classic cake. A Yellow batter sweetened with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with pineapple. Qty: 1 Value $9.00 Min Bid $9.00 10/19 Donor: Anna Patty

F16 Authentic Danish Pastry This mouth-watering Danish pastry will be delivered fresh to your doorstep at a mutually agreed upon time. Invite some UU friends over to share it or hoard it all to yourself -- it's entirely up to you! Recipe from authentic Danish grandmother. Not even an authentic Danish bakery can make it this good. Guaranteed to raise cholesterol levels by at least 100 points. Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Mary Ann Hansen & Andy Roberts

F22 Mother Pickard's Whiskey Cake A favorite in Susan's family for nearly a hundred years. Made with oodles of pecans and golden raisins. ~1 lb loaf that is the perfect size to slice for holiday cookie trays. Delivered to you at UUC in December at a time to be Qty: 2 Value $10.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Don & Susan Blanchard

F23 Holiday Gingerbread Cookies The Keighton Family will bake and decorate 4 dozen gingerbread cookies delivered to your door just in time for the holidays (date to be coordinated). Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Debbie & Steve Keighton

Jewelry J1 Sterling Silver Fish Necklace Chain of sterling silver fish, old, from second-hand store in Berkeley, CA Qty: 1 Value $45.00 Min Bid $30.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J2 African Bead and Silver Necklace Silver pendant on black beads, specific country of origin unknown. Approximately 10" long. Age unknown, but used. Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J3 Earrings Oval silver and carnelian earrings, approximately 1" long, on ear-wires. From arts and crafts cooperative in Berkeley, CA, 1970's. Qty: 1 Value $50.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J4 Post Earrings Silver, copper earrings with fresh-water pearl inset. From Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, 1970s. Qty: 1 Value $50.00 Min Bid $30.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J5 Earrings Silver and moonstone earrings, on ear wires. Approximately 1 and 1/4" long. (used) Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore


J6 Glass and Silver Earrings Drop earrings in shape of tomatoes, green and red glass on silver wires. From Tamarack center in West Virginia. (used) Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J7 Silver Earrings Silver earrings in shape of sleeping swan, on post. (used) Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J8 Glass and Silver Earrings Chartreuse glass beads on silver wires. Used. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J9 Glass and Silver Earrings Chartreuse glass beads on silver wires. Used. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J10 Glass and Silver Earrings Red glass beads on silver wires. used. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J11 Glass Bead Necklace Midnight blue small glass beads, woven into an open chain. Choker length necklace. Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J12 Choker Necklace Glass and pottery beads in earth tones on wire. (used) Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J13 Silver and Bead Bracelet Black glass and silver beads in a bracelet. Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

J14 "Day At The Beach" Necklace and Earrings Crocheted and beaded multi-strand necklace with matching earrings. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Nancy Gardner

J15 "Fun & Frolic" Necklace and Earrings Crocheted and beaded multi-strand necklace with handmade clay beads and matching earrings. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Nancy Gardner

J16 "Good Day Sunshine" Necklace and Earrings Crocheted and beaded multi-strand necklace with handmade clay beads and matching earrings. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Nancy Gardner

J17 "Pretty in Pink" Necklace and Earrings Crocheted and beaded multi-strand necklace with matching earrings. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Nancy Gardner

J18 "Purple Haze" Necklace and Earrings Crocheted and beaded multi-strand necklace with matching earrings. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Nancy Gardner

J19 Chalice Necklace Chalice necklace, acrylic on a colored cord. Various designs. Qty: 5 Value $7.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

J20 Chalice Necklace Chalice necklace, acrylic on a colored cord. Various designs. Qty: 6 Value $5.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

J21 Dreamcatcher Necklace Silver with blue and brown with large silver feather Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $20.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

J22 Dreamcatcher Necklace Silver with blue and short feather Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $20.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong


J23 Chalice Bracelet Small chalice charms Qty: 2 Value $12.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

J24 Chalice Necklace Square pendant on metal chain Qty: 1 Value $12.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

J25 Chalice Pendant Clay chalice on black cord, various colors. Large. Qty: 3 Value $7.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

J26 Chalice Pendant Clay chalice necklace. Small. Qty: 1 Value $6.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

J27 Tree Pendant Necklace On chain Qty: 1 Value $12.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

J28 Blue Earrings Blue and clear crystal silver earrings Qty: 1 Value $8.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

J29 Blue Bracelet Blue and crystal with small woman pendant Qty: 1 Value $8.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

J30 Crystal Pendant Necklace On chain Qty: 1 Value $7.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

J31 The Bling Collection 1. Embellished turquoise tote with zebra lining. Approximately 9” x 9”. 2. Swarovski crystal bracelet with matching earrings on sterling silver wires. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Richard W Kates

J32 The Night Club Collection 3 pairs of long, dangling costume earrings. See picture. Qty: 1 Value $6.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Richard W Kates

J33 The Fool’s Gold Collection The Fool’s Gold Collection Pyrite-backed bracelet with blue crystal flowers and matching costume earrings. See picture. Qty: 1 Value $15.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Richard W Kates

J34 Blue Leather Collection Blue Leather Collection Qty: 1 Value $15.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Richard W Kates

J35 The Copper Collection 3 pairs of earrings, all on copper wire. 1. Butterflies 2. Smoky quartz 3. Copper beads Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Richard W Kates

J36 The Butterfly Collection 2 pairs of butterfly earrings, 1 copper & onyx, 1 jasper and green tourmaline. Qty: 1 Value $12.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Richard W Kates

J37 The Miscellaneous Earring Collection 3 pairs of earrings on sterling silver wire 1. The Patriot with red, white, & blue crystal 2. The Out to Dinner with golden pearls and crystal 3. The Everyday with jasper, quartz and crystal Qty: 1 Value $15.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Richard W Kates

J38 The Square Earring Collection 2 copper wire earrings 1. Ruler 2. Leopard pattern Qty: 1 Value $5.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Richard W Kates

J39 Southwest Bracelet Big and bold stretch bracelet light green with magnetite, jasper and Sedona stone. Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Richard W Kates J40 Nightclub Bracelet Wild costume stretch bracelet of Red coral, white pearl, black onyx, and pyrite stone bracelet Qty: 1 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Richard W Kates


Miscellaneous M1 Iconia A200 tablet, Android system Never used, with case,charger, touch screen, front camera, sound, internet ready, Blue Tooth compatible, 1 GB RAM, 8GB flash memory. Qty: 1 Value $270.00 Min Bid $50.00 Donor: Morton Nadler & Isabel Berney

M2 Shaker-Style Wooden Storage A tiered storage box for sewing supplies, jewelry, or crafts. The spare styling is attractive in both traditional and modern rooms. Qty: 1 Value $55.00 Min Bid $20.00 Donor: Eric Smith & Leslie Hager-Smith M3 Chrysanthemum - Dendranthema "Hillside Pink Pretty pale pink, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center provide striking late-season color in the border garden. Use cut daisies for fall bouquets. This hardy and resilient perennial prefers full sun. Deer don't eat them! Will be available in the spring, no later than May 15. You arrange a pick-up time with the Reids and they'll dig up the plants for you. Offering 3 plants. Donors: Richard & Kristine Reid Qty: 3 Value $12.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid

M4 Treat Your Cat Fresh catnip beats dried for your feline. Have your own supply growing in your yard. This is a hardy and resilient perennial. Will be available in the spring, no later than May 15. You arrange a pick-up time with the Reids and they'll dig up the plants for you. Offering 3 plants. Donors: Richard & Kristine Qty: 3 Value $12.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid

M5 Lemon Balm Herb Plant Lemon balm is an aromatic herb that can be used to make iced or hot tea. Have your own fresh supply growing in your yard. This is a hardy and resilient perennial. Will be available in the spring, no later than May 15. You arrange a pick-up time with the Reids and they'll dig up the plants for you. Offering 3 plants. Donors: Richard & Kristine Reid Qty: 6 Value $8.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid

M6 Chitenje cloth Bright red with yellow and black pattern (Malawi) 40 x 84 inches Among its uses: cloth can be wrapped around the waist as a skirt, wrapped around shoulders to keep warm, over the head as a headscarf or, very often, to bind a baby to the back Qty: 1 Value $10.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Marquita Hill

M7 Chitenje cloth "Blue" with a chicken and egg pattern (Malawi) 42 x 84 inches Among its uses: cloth can be wrapped around the waist as a skirt, wrapped around shoulders to keep warm, over the head as a headscarf or, very often, to bind a baby to the back Qty: 1 Value $8.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Marquita Hill

M8 Set of four carved wooden "sticks" Stick itself is carved and, at the top of each is a carved animal head 6-7 inches high. From Malawi Qty: 1 Value $8.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Marquita Hill

M9 Indian shirt White cotton Indian shirt, size large. White machine embroidery Qty: 1 Value $12.00 Min Bid $6.00 Donor: Marquita Hill

M10 Silk Treasure Bag Red and navy blue silk bag with drawstring. Approx. 9 and 1/2" by 7" From Korea (?) Qty: 1 Value $15.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Stephanie Gilmore

M11 Potluck Casserole Carrier Insulated cloth tote with handles for carrying a pot-luck casserole dish. Donor: Kristine Reid Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid


M12 Aloe Plant Add an extra touch of green living to your abode. No home should be without this medicinal plant, propagated by the donor especially for the UUC auction. The gel in the leaves reduces pain from burns and heals them amazingly well. As a succulent it is easy to care for and needs little water and only indirect light. In decorative container. Donor: Kristine Reid. Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid

M14 Child sweater Handknmitted washable wool hoodie. Qty: 1 Value $60.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Arthur & Judy Snoke

M15 Felt bag handmade Several dark colors 9 x 10 inches Hand made by Jodi Clayton of Orono, Me Qty: 1 Value $32.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Marquita Hill

M16 Sunset Colors hat and fingerless Gloves SD1 A hat and fingerless glove set for one who cannot stop texting! Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M17 Shades of Pink Hat and Fingerless Gloves Pretty in pink for the person who likes to text hat and fingerless gloves set Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M18 Be Noticed Orange Hat and Fingerless Glove Set Forever losing your hat and gloves? Not with this set! Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M19 When I Get Old I Will Wear Purple Hat Lightly Felted purple cap. Qty: 1 Value $10.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M20 Hokie Fingerless Gloves Keep score while staying warm at the game gloves without fingers Qty: 1 Value $8.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M21 Sparkling Grape Scarf The perfect accessory for the one who loves purple! Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M22 Colors of Sunset Scarf Golds, turquoise, shades of purple reminiscent of an Arizona sunset scarf accessory Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day M23 Turquoise and Purple Fiesta Scarf Tango the night away in this accessory scarf Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M24 Oh, Baby! Scarf Soft pink, blue, and white festival scarf Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M25 Blue Skies Festival Scarf Shades of blue extra-long accessory scarf Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M26 Shades of Fall Festival Scarf The scarf that goes all the Fall colors Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M27 Show Your Team Spirit Scarf Go Hokies! Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M28 Just Black Festival Scarf A scarf for those formal occasions Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M29 When Only White Will Go Festival Scarf White lacy scarf Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day M30 Ready for the Holidays Festival Scarf Red lacy scarf Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day


M31 Hand Knit Baby Sweater A baby sweater made by Nana Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M33 Wii with 3 programs. Wii device with Wii Fit, Wii Sport, and Wii Play. Includes balance board. Purchased for aging parents who never used it about six years ago. All parts work well, used very little to check if it works. It does. Paid over $600. Qty: 1 Value $300.00 Min Bid $100.00 Donor: Suzanne Glasson

M35 African Walking Stick Hand carved ebony walking stick, 36 inches long Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Morton Nadler & Isabel Berney

M36 Baby Quilt Ultra soft cotton flannel baby quilt, made by Marilyn DuPont. Gender neutral colors. Dimensions: 44 inches by 33 inches. Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Frank & Marilyn DuPont

M37 Valentine's Day Pillowcases Part of a seasonal offering of pillowcases, this all cotton pair feature hearts and X's and O's for the romantics among us. Made by Marilyn DuPont. All finished seams. Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $16.00 Donor: Frank & Marilyn DuPont M38 St. Patrick's Day Pillowcases A pair of St. Patrick's Day themed pillowcases in gorgeous shades of green with shamrocks. Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $16.00 Donor: Frank & Marilyn DuPont

M39 Easter-Themed Pillowcases Easter eggs in rich colors and a little sparkle in the fabric will appeal to both adults and kids. One pair, all cotton. Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $16.00 Donor: Frank & Marilyn DuPont

M40 Fall pillowcases This pair of pillowcases will delight the lover of the Fall season with its deep golds and reds. All cotton. Made by Marilyn DuPont. All seams finished. Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $16.00 Donor: Frank & Marilyn DuPont

M41 Winter pillowcases Frolicking penguins play in the snow and will delight the young, or young at heart in this lively winter-themed pair of pillowcases. Made by Marilyn DuPont, and all seams are finished. Qty: 1 Value $18.00 Min Bid $16.00 Donor: Frank & Marilyn DuPont M42 Christmas Grinch pair of Pillowcases That mean old Grinch is featured in his reformed persona in Whoville, and happily carves the Roast Beast, among other activities. This pair may be split up. All cotton, seams finished. Qty: 1 Value $26.00 Min Bid $20.00 Donor: Frank & Marilyn DuPont

M44 Authentic Chinese Jacket This beautiful, long sleeved, ladies jacket coat is made of silk and has brilliant gold, red and green dragons along with other patterns on a black background. I bought it in Beijing, and it is sized in Chinese. However, it fits like a size 8. Features: Double Frog buttons. Long sleeves Dragon and medallion pattern. Fully lined Two side slits Gold piping and trim Mandarin Qty: 1 Value $95.00 Min Bid $20.00 Donor: Sarah Divers

M45 Handmade Journal Spiral bound Qty: 1 Value $7.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

M46 Handmade Journal With green leaves on cover Qty: 1 Value $8.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

M47 Handmade Journal Unique landscape style with bow binding Qty: 1 Value $7.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Alison & Mike Armstrong

M49 Wild Flowers at Radford This is an opportunity to learn about wildflowers native to Montgomery and Pulaski counties. There are some 60-70 species but the actual number will depend on the season. Two dates, May for the spring group and September for the fall group. Also, as part of the presentation, their value for medicine will be described. Qty: 6 Value $15.00 Min Bid $5.00 5/23 5:00:00 PM Donor: Carl Hansen


M50 Chinese Chess Set Chess set with Chinese carved figures and board. Purchased in China, played with a few times but generally looks brand new. The pieces make an interesting display even if they are not being played with. Qty: 1 Value $80.00 Min Bid $40.00 Donor: Nancy Bodenhorn & Jeff Legge

M52 Cosco Red Retro Counter Step Stool Gently used for about a month last winter after we moved into our new home and before we replaced the blue formica countertops in the kitchen with granite. The red stool clashed and was banished from the kitchen. Cost ~$60 new, unassembled. We did all the work for you! Qty: 1 Value $50.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Don & Susan Blanchard

M53 10 Assorted Lacy scarves fixed price $15each Lacy scarf - assorted colors Qty: 1 Value $150.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Sharon Day

M54 Look Great/Feel Great! (self-care) This decorative round storage box (with lid) contains a $25 gift certificate to Bath and Body Works, 7 oz. Bath and Body intense moisture body butter, 8 oz. tube of Bath and Body body cream, 18 oz. bottle of moisturizing body wash with moisture beads, a shower scrubby, foot pumice scrubber, and a scented candle-in-a-jar to enhance the atmosphere. Qty: 1 Value $58.00 Min Bid $20.00 Donor: Susan & Bill Baker

M55 Feeders for City Birds Get a pair of bird feeders to bring feathered friends to your yard. Great for city dwellers but not so much for bear and bully bird country. Used briefly before country upgrades were installed. Large feeder has two chambers for different seeds. Purchased for ~$40. Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $5.00 Donor: Don & Susan Blanchard

M57 Spider Plants Improve your indoor air and aesthetics with a plant that is easy to care for and pretty. Indirect light is all that is necessary... with some water now and then too, of course, but it is not a demanding plant. Also works well as a hanging plant. Qty: 2 Value $10.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid

M58 Hand Broom Handmade of natural materials by a craftswoman in Gainesville, FLA Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $12.00 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid

M59 Linens Kronborg of Denmark Lux Towel & Washcloth Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid

M60 Pottery Pitcher Hand made pottery pitcher that can be used as a pitcher or vase, or even a kitchen utensil holder! Qty: 1 Value $20.00 Min Bid $10.00 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid

M61 Spice Trivet

Place hot dish on this trivet and a festive aroma is released as it protects your table. Homecrafted by HomeHearts. Qty: 1 Value $8.00 Min Bid $4.00 Donor: Kristine & Richard Reid

M62 Gold and Purple Adult Watch Cap

Large adult-size 2-color knit hat flawlessly handcrafted by Karen Holstein. Berroco Vintage yarn is a silky soft blend of 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, and 8% Nylon. To launder, hand or machine wash on gentle cycle, and lay flat to dry. Qty: 1 Value $50.00 Min Bid $30.00 Donor: Karen Holstein

M63 Purple Girl's Tam

Adorable girl's purple heather Aran cable-knit hat impeccably handmade by Karen Holstein. Cascade 220 Superwash Peruvian Highland wool is soft, breathable, and warm. To launder, hand or machine wash on gentle cycle, and lay flat to dry. Qty: 1 Value $40.00 Min Bid $24.00 Donor: Karen Holstein

M64 Blue Shedir Beanie

Light blue cable-knit Shedir beanie designed for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Jenna Wilson and painstakingly hand-knitted by Karen Holstein, this hat should fit those with or without hair. It’s very stretchy. Chemo caps are worn to provide warmth and cover up hair loss due to chemotherapy. Ideally, they should be soft to the touch. This yarn, Rowan Calmer in Tinkerbell blue, is smooth and soothing and makes a snug-fitting cap that can stretch comfortably without binding. It will fit an average woman’s head, and will extend to cover the hairline. Made in Italy, Rowan Calmer is composed of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. Qty: 1 Value $60.00 Min Bid $36.00 Donor: Karen Holstein


M65 Coral Shedir Beanie Coral-colored cable-knit Shedir beanie designed for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Jenna Wilson and painstakingly hand-knitted by Karen Holstein, this hat should fit those with or without hair. Itâ€™s very stretchy. Chemo caps are worn to provide warmth and cover up hair loss due to chemotherapy. Ideally, they should be soft to the touch. This yarn, Rowan Calmer, is smooth and soothing and makes a snug-fitting cap that can stretch comfortably without binding. It will fit an average womanâ€™s head and will extend to cover the hairline. Made in Italy, Rowan Calmer is composed of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. To launder, hand or machine wash on gentle cycle, and lay flat to dry. Actual photo is coming soon. Qty: 1 Value $60.00 Min Bid $36.00 Donor: Karen Holstein

M66 "Hokie Toes" Hand-Knitted Socks One-of-a-kind maroon and orange wool socks custom designed and cheerfully knitted by Karen Holstein for VPI&SU tootsies. These large men's (extra-large women's) 2-color fine-knit socks are ideal for getting into a Hokie mood and showing school spirit. The fabric is lightweight to wear 3 seasons while lounging and with tighter fitting shoes. Made in Italy, Lang Jawoll Superwash yarn is 75% wool, 18% polyester, and 7% acrylic. To launder, hand or machine wash on gentle cycle, and lay flat to dry. Photo to come. Qty: 1 Value $75.00 Min Bid $45.00 Donor: Karen Holstein

Services S2 Parents' Night Out One session (4 hours) babysitting - Go out and have some fun (remember fun?) and leave the kids with me. I am a mother, grandmother and a retired social worker and have had background checks. Qty: 2 Value $45.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Jane Mahone

S3 Insulating Window Shades (pair) I will sew you a beautiful pair of insulating Roman shades. You buy the fabric, insulation, and mounting hardware, and I will sew and mount the shades for you! If you need help picking appropriate fabric and measurements, I can help with that too. Qty: 1 Value $100.00 Min Bid $60.00 Donor: Felicia Etzkorn

S4 More trucking One half day use of my pickup with pick up, delivery and driver included. Qty: 3 Value $25.00 Min Bid $15.00 Donor: Darrel Clowes

S10 Design Ideas through 2 Architects' Eyes Purchase one hour of two architects to come to your house at a mutually agreed time and give you design suggestions for making cost effective improvements to your home, building an addition or starting over. Karen Gray and Bruce Ferguson are seasoned architects with a combined experience of more than 50 years. Qty: 2 Value $75.00 Min Bid $50.00 Donor: Karen Gray & Bruce Ferguson

S11 Garden rototilling Have your garden rototilled by a retired master gardener. Qty: 3 Value $45.00 Min Bid $35.00 Donor: Dick & Cynthia Luke

S12 Flower Gardening Folli's Way A 2 hour presentation and discussion with an expert gardener about garden design and plant selection. Qty: 1 Value $35.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Dick & Cynthia Luke

S15 House Sitting Up to one week of house sitting at a mutually agreed upon time. Qty: 1 Value $150.00 Min Bid $125.00 Donor: Zafer Deeb S16 House Repair and Remodeling 8 hours of labor with the buyer providing all materials. Zafer will develop a layout for the owner's approval, and then do the work. An estimate of the building costs will be made before the work begins. Qty: 1 Value $600.00 Min Bid $200.00 Donor: Zafer Deeb

S17 House Inspection from Roof to Foundation Zafer, who has degrees in building engineering and mechanical engineering and has built houses in Toledo, OH, will provide a 20-page report on the roof, plumbing, wiring, basement, foundation, heating system and water heater. Qty: 1 Value $500.00 Min Bid $250.00 Donor: Zafer Deeb


S18 Professional Interior + Graphic Design Services One hour design consultation with Leigh Lally at your home or business. With 25 years of experience in architectural interior and graphic design, Leigh can help you plan a remodel, select finishes and furnishings or create graphics for a logo, publication or signage design. Qty: 1 Value $100.00 Min Bid $50.00 Donor: Leigh & David Lally

S19 Donated by Polished Nail Boutique and Spa: Come in to relax, and leave ... polished. Soak + shape+ polish and scrub + massage + cuticle care. Color of your choice. Qty: 1 Value $30.00 Min Bid $30.00 Donor: Chan Offerman

S20 Tapping for JOY... or to release stress, pain, Want more JOY in your life? Free your creativity? Release stress, pain, cravings, or something else? Come enJOY three Tapping sessions and see what it can do for you. Tapping or EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a combination of ancient Chinese acupuncture and modern psychology in which you tap on various points on your face and body to release or install practically anything. Try this out, if it's new to you. You just might be surprised. And if you've done it before, come see how you can use Tapping in ways you may never have before. Come and enJOY! Schedule your three enJOYable Tapping sessions with Betty Powell, LCSW, D.Min., any time between October 21, 2013 and March 30, 2014. Qty: 1 Value $300.00 Min Bid $25.00 Donor: Betty Powell

Vacation/Lodging V1 Two nights next fall at Claytor Lake Cabin Get away from it all by spending a relaxing weekend at our rustic lakefront cabin in the woods, 50 minutes from Blacksburg. Sleeps 7 in 2 BR and LR; 1 bath. No electronics. You will have the use of 2 kayaks and a row boat, with life preservers. Let us know your Sept. or Oct. dates by June 1. Min. bid is per family. Qty: 1 Value $400.00 Min Bid $150.00 Donor: Barbara & Dan Taylor


Master Calendar Nov 1 F17 Halloween Party

Nov 1 N3 Private Pool and Spa Evening

Nov 2 N5 Monkeyhouse concert, Ron Fetner performing

Nov 9 E2 Origami Christmas Ornaments

Dec 14 S7 Making Christmas Cookies Without the Cleanup

Jan 4 D2 The Macbeth Beast Feast

Jan 18 N1 The Cat Screamed at Midnight

Jan 25 D3 Winter Lunch in Catawba

Feb 1 N10 Time Travel Cabaret

Feb 8 N2 Escape from Dr. Evil's Lab

Feb 14 D4 Vegetarian Valentine (non alcohol)

Feb 15 D9 Cena Mexicana - Esto NO ES Taco Bell 2.0

Feb 15 N11 Winter Charades evening (adults)

Feb 28 L2 Scrapbooker's Night Out

Mar 8 D8 Indian Feast

Mar 15 D1 The Beware The Ides of March Dinner

Mar 22 D5 Pesce Phenomenal!

Mar 28 N4 Ladies Night Out

Apr 26 X4 Afternoon Garden Tour

Apr 27 X3 Spring Hike and Gourmet Picnic

May 3 N12 Spring charades evening (adults)

May 14 D6 Women's Retirement Luncheon

May 15 X2 Take a Hike! Then wine about it.

May 17 E1 Tour a Honey Beehive

May 23 M49 Wild Flowers at Radford

May 7 X1 Appalachian Trail Experience

Jun 28 X5 Morning Garden Tour

Jul 19 F7 Pig Pickin

Aug 16 F11 Ice Cream Social


Auction Team

Thank You!

Theme and Decorations - Barbara Taylor

Food and Beverages - Polly Stimson

Service Donations - Cynthia Luke

Silent Auction - Don and Susan Blanchard

Child Care - John imbur

Auction Administration - Linda Powers

Entertainment - Laureen Blakemore

Cleanup Crew - Owen Hammer

All those who donated goods and services

Anyone and everyone I may have missed!

Thank You!


Auction Notes Please Remember

While we do encourage everyone to pay for and pick up your goods promptly, please remember that our brilliant and talented book keepers are working as fast as they can, so please treat them gently!

Live Standing Bids

For dinners and other items with multiple seats available, we will be using “Standing Bids.” When you wish to bid on these items, please stand up and remain standing as the bidding continues. You may sit down if the bid rises past your limit. Whoever is left standing at the end of the bidding is the winner of that item. Hold up your fingers to represent the number of seats you are bidding on. Depending on how many seats each bidder wants, there may be more than one winner per item.

Silent Auction Reminder

Each individual item is represented by a bid number. However, for simplicity’s sake, some bid sheets may represent more than one item in a lot, if the items are alike and do not have individual descriptions. For these bids, the items will be dispersed according to the quantity of the top bidder’s request. If you want two or more of these items, you must write your bidding number, the quantity you are bidding on, and the amount you are bidding for each item.

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