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V0006 | V6 | Vacation/Lodging |
| Fall: Red Squirrel Cabin, Southwestern Vermont |
It really is THAT glorious in Vermont in the fall. Join Ursula for hiking, the last of the swimming, and wading in the river. Enjoy a weekend of dining on the porch with the river in sight, hiking, strolling, shopping in Manchester, or just breath in the hemlock and white pine scent. Ursula will host 2 - 5 people in two bedrooms with queen beds, and two twin beds in the loft (one for Ursula). Two baths, fireplace, and chef ready kitchen. THIS IS THE FALL OFFERING SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER. Weekend to be negotiated, rescheduling due to bad weather included. Map and Photos: https://www.roaringbranch.com/ | 1 | 0 | 000600.0 | 600 | .002E7 | 200 | ||
V0005 | V5 | Vacation/Lodging |
| Summer: Red Squirrel Cabin, Southwestern Vermont |
A summer weekend in Vermont! Join Ursula for swimming, hiking, kayaking, hiking, culture, hiking (did we say hiking?) Enjoy a weekend of dining on the porch with the river in sight and breath in the hemlock and white pine scent. Ursula will host 2 - 5 people in two bedrooms with queen beds, and two twin beds in the loft (one for Ursula). Two baths, fireplace, and chef ready kitchen. THIS IS THE SUMMER OFFERING AUGUST. Weekend to be negotiated, rescheduling due to bad weather included. Map and Photos: https://www.roaringbranch.com/ | 1 | 0 | 000600.0 | 600 | .002E7 | 200 | ||
V0004 | V4 | Vacation/Lodging |
| Spring: Red Squirrel Cabin, Southwestern Vermont |
The carefully guarded secret is that Spring is as glorious as fall in Vermont. Join Ursula for maple sugaring, mud season, or a hundred shades of green. Enjoy a weekend of dining on the porch with the river in sight, hiking, strolling, shopping in Manchester, or just breath in the hemlock and white pine scent. Ursula will host 2 - 5 people in two bedrooms with queen beds, and two twin beds in the loft (one for Ursula). Two baths, fireplace, and chef ready kitchen. THIS IS THE SPRING OFFERING APRIL - JUNE. Weekend to be negotiated, rescheduling due to bad weather included. Map and Photos: https://www.roaringbranch.com/ | 1 | 0 | 000600.0 | 600 | .002E7 | 200 | ||
V0003 | V3 | Vacation/Lodging |
| Winter: Red Squirrel Cabin, Southwestern Vermont |
Come over the river via the Chiselville Covered Bridge and through the 150 year old woods to join Ursula in her cozy cabin in the woods. Enjoy a weekend of home cooked dining, snow shoeing, skiing (down or cross country) or just breath in the hemlock and white pine scent. Ursula will host 2 - 5 people in two bedrooms with queen beds, and two twin beds in the loft (one for Ursula). Two baths, fireplace, and chef ready kitchen. THIS IS THE WINTER OFFERING JANUARY - MARCH. Weekend to be negotiated, rescheduling due to bad weather included. Map and Photos: https://www.roaringbranch.com/ http://www.roaringbranch.com/red-squirrel.php?id=8 Note: 4-wheel drive required Dec - Mid-March. | 1 | 0 | 000600.0 | 600 | .002E7 | 200 | ||
P0038 | P38 | Parties |
| 2020 Superbowl Party |
You're invited to the "superest" of Sundays Super Bowl Party 2020. Brats, Chili, beer, dips and chips and more! Two big flat screen TV's. Come see Donald Trump at half-time! Sunday, February 2nd, 6:00 p.m. at our home at 29 Highpoint Cedar Grove | 20 | 10 | 000010.0 | 10 | .0001E7 | 10 | 2/2/20 2:06 PM | |
P0037 | P37 | Parties |
| Beautiful Day at Deer Lake | Summer 2020 is around the corner.Deer Lake, a slice of Vermont, right here in NJ, 25 minutes from Montclair. Swimming, boating, fishing,and walking trails. We will plan a picnic of summer splendors for four people on your choice of a weekend. | 1 | -2 | 000080.0 | 80 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
P0036 | P36 | Parties |
| Goddess Dance | Goddess Dance is a sacred dance used to invoke divine feminine energy for empowerment, guidance, and manifestation. Together, using kundalini breathing techniques, freestyle body movement, intuitive guidance and reiki healing, we'll transform our environment into a safe and sacred space for self expression and grounding. All who identify as womxn are welcome! | 20 | 17 | 000025.0 | 25 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
X0014 | X14 | Excursions |
| Boulevard Stroll and Cocktails | Seven lucky people will meet in Montclair on a convenient evening in the fall. We will be driven to Weehawkin to enjoy a stroll down Boulevard East, enjoying the amazing iconic view of the New York skyline. Then we'll enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at my sister Pat's apartment. (Apartment is on a second story. Participants will need to be able to ascend stairs) | 7 | 0 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
GC0013 | GC13 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Appalachian Trail Book | The Appalachian Trail: Celebrating America's Hiking Path with a Foreword by Bill Bryson, was written to commemorate and to celebrate the Appalachian Trail's seventy-fifth anniversary, this 334-page hard-cover Appalachian Trail Conservancy book documents in text and photos the history, beauty, and significance of America's most iconic hiking trail. With fascinating essays on topics ranging from the trail's history to the day-by-day hiking experience, this book is perfect for anyone interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, or American history, and for all those who have hiked all or part of the A.T. The Appalachian Trail explores the legendary footpath in detail: with a foreword by Bill Bryson and filled with more than 300 spectacular contemporary images, as well as previously unpublished historical photos, documents, and maps from the ATC archives. | 1 | -43 | 000035.0 | 35 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
F0011 | F11 | Food - Not an Event |
| Key Lime Cheesecake | A large very delicious cheesecake. Can easily be cut into 10 - 12 generous portions. A great Spring or Summer treat, or any other time. Delivered to your home ( Montclair or adjacent communities ) almost any mutually agreeable date. Need at least 4 days' notice, preferably one Saturday between order and delivery. One ingredient is hard to source. On request, I can make this gluten free. My mobile# is 973 870 1988, or lytlejv@gmail.com. | 3 | 0 | 000042.0 | 42 | .00034E7 | 34 | ||
F0010 | F10 | Food - Not an Event |
| Blondies ( with walnuts* and chocolate chips ) | A tray of extra large blondies. These are delicious! Can be cut into 16 - 24 large pieces, or provided without any pre-cuts. Delivered to your home ( Montclair or adjacent communities ) almost any mutually agreeable date. Need at least 3 days' notice, more notice preferred. My mobile# is 973 870 1988, or lytlejv@gmail.com. *I made these recently with pecans instead of walnuts for a friend with an allergy. Can easily do it again on request. | 4 | 1 | 000028.0 | 28 | .00022E7 | 22 | ||
F0009 | F9 | Food - Not an Event |
| Pumpkin Maple Cheesecake with a Maple Pecan Glaze | A large very delicious cheesecake. Can be cut into 12 or 16 portions. A great alternative or addition to pumpkin pie. Delivered ( Montclair or adjacent communities ) to your home almost any mutually agreeable date except Thanksgiving day. Need at least 4 days' notice, more notice preferred. If you want it for this Thanksgiving (2019) you must let me know on Sunday 11/24 by 3:00pm. the day after the auction. Or buy it now for Thanksgiving 2020 or almost any other time you would like to enjoy this delicious cheesecake. On request, I can make this gluten free. My mobile# is 973 870 1988, or lytlejv@gmail.com. Prefer contact via email. | 2 | 0 | 000045.0 | 45 | .00038E7 | 38 | ||
N0003 | N3 | Entertainment and Tickets |
| Tickets to Stephen Colbert in Conversation with Julia Louis-Dreyfus |
Tickets to the Montclair Film Festival's Evening with Stephen Colbert in conversation with Julia Louis-Dreyfus at NJ PAC Seats are level GrandL Row A, 17 and 19 (next to each other) | 2 | 0 | 000150.0 | 150 | .0005E7 | 50 | 12/7/19 8:00 PM | |
D0009 | D9 | Dinner Parties |
| Blade Runner 2049 Viewing and Dinner Party | A new life awaits you in the off-world colonies. Watch Blade Runner, 2049 in gorgeous 4K UHD video on our large screen TV and our serious audio system. We will start with a Blade Runner-inspired meal (BYO grubs) and finish up with a discussion of your favorite theories about the film over my last bottle of insanely rare Director’s Cut Johnnie Walker Black Label scotch. Warning: if you haven’t seen Blade Runner, 2049, there is a bit of violence, not for the squeamish or for children. | 6 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .00025E7 | 25 | 2/1/20 6:00 PM | |
GC0012 | GC12 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Spotlights Photography Photo Notecards - UU | 5 different UU notecards with photos taken in our building | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
GC0010 | GC10 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Gifts from Jafagems |
Enjoy the generous offering of yet another Upper Montclair boutique shop, Jafagems. Here is a colorful Montclair-decorated dishtowel and small pouch. Show off some hometown love! | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
GC0011 | GC11 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Spotlights Photography Notecards - Snow | 5 different wintry photo notecards | 2 | -2 | 000025.0 | 25 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
GC0009 | GC9 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Spotlights Photography Notecards - Flowers | 5 Handcrafted photo cards each with a different floral image | 2 | -1 | 000025.0 | 25 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
P0035 | P35 | Parties |
| Backyard Pulled Pork and Bonfire | Come hang out in our backyard and enjoy pulled pork with fixin's, a nice cold beverage, and s'mores by the fire. | 20 | 1 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | 6/13/20 6:00 PM | |
GC0008 | GC8 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Fair Trade Basket from Rain Lily and Women Helping Women | These lovely fair trade goods are donations from Rain Lily as well as Women Helping Women. Rain Lily has donated a soft, lightweight scarf hand block printed in India in a floral pattern, and a pair of brass and macrame with gold-filled earrings - made by disadvantaged women in India, along with a glass bead and 14K gold filled bead bracelet with beads that spell "Feminist" - made in Cambodia by young women who were at risk of trafficking. From Women Helping Women we have two Ecuadorian items - a lovely and lively cotton table runner and togua sustainably made jewelry - necklace, earrings and bracelet. Enjoy these treasures while knowing you are supporting women artisans from around the world! | 1 | 0 | 000120.0 | 120 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
B0011 | B11 | Baskets |
| Everything Vanilla Basket | Enjoy this basket chock-full of everything vanilla - a candle, personal care lotions, shower gel and bath salts, along with house care items and towels. If you love vanilla, this basket is for you! Generously donated to our UUCM Auction by Valerie Porter. | 1 | 0 | 000060.0 | 60 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
C0003 | C3 | Collectibles |
| Stearns Matthews' Debut Album: "Spark" | Stearns Matthews released his debut album in November 2014. A mix of musical theatre, standards, and pop, the album was produced by Paul Rolnick for Zevely Records and features musical direction and arrangements by Christopher Denny. Stearns' vocal work has been acclaimed by NYC critics as well as UUCM congregants. :-) SPARK won the 2015 MAC Award and the 2015 Bistro Award for Best Recording. Visit www.stearnsmatthews.com for more info. | 2 | 0 | 000020.0 | 20 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
S0022 | S22 | Services |
| Assisted Stretching Session | Treat yourself to a 45-minute assisted stretching session at Kika Stretch Studios. The Kika Method® is a gentle assisted stretching process that loosens up tight muscles, freeing your body from pain and stress. It's based on simple movement and stretching of your body by a highly trained Kika Method® physical therapist. 255 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair. Donated by Kika Stretch Studios. | 1 | 0 | 000080.0 | 80 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
P0034 | P34 | Parties |
| Jewelry Making Party | “Thank you, I made it.” What can be better than receiving compliments for your own jewelry creations! Design and make your own earrings (2 – 3 pair) or a bracelet during this afternoon creative session. Choose from a selection of sterling silver or gold-filled findings, beads from a wide variety of materials including semi-precious stones, Murano glass, glass, ceramic, and freshwater pearls. If jewelry making is new to you, learn a few basic techniques and how to use tools. Light lunch will be served. Enjoy the company and camaraderie as your creative energy flows. | 6 | 1 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0002E7 | 20 | 3/28/20 1:00 PM | |
Z0008 | Z8 | Fixed Price Parties |
| Insta-Pot Cooking Lesson and Supper | Did you get one of those Insta-Pots as a gift and never figured out how to use it? Or do you sort of know how it works, but don't have recipes? Rebecca will come to your rescue with a supper in which she will show you how to cook with your pot and provide you with some sure-fire recipes. The event will include a supper of the meal created in the Pot, with accompanying beverages. | 10 | 3 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
CR0009 | CR9 | Crafts |
| Raffle tickets for queen-sized quilt drawing 12/29/19 | Raffle tickets 3 for $25 for queen-sized quilt. Funds raised will support the ongoing work of the Crazy Quuilters | 75 | 66 | 002000.0 | 2,000 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
CR0008 | CR8 | Crafts |
| Raffle tickets for queen-sized quilt drawing 12/29/19 | Raffle tickets $10 each for queen-sized quilt. Funds raised will support the ongoing work of the Crazy Quuilters | 75 | 65 | 002000.0 | 2,000 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
P0032 | P32 | Parties |
| Murder Mystery Party | Come to the reading of the Last Will and Testament of Roland Kingsley, the millionaire tycoon and philanthropist, whose recent suspicious death has the town of Godly Hollow in a tizzy. Dinner will be served and mayhem may ensue. | 18 | -1 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00035E7 | 35 | 10/2/20 7:30 PM | |
CR0007 | CR7 | Crafts |
| Holiday Wreath from Stehli Tree Fram | One 28"-30" mixed green wreath with a red velvet bow, handmade, fresh, and fragrant from Stehli Trees in Vernon, NJ, our UU-owned Christmas Tree Farm. Your wreath will be delivered to UUCM if you are unable to get to Stehli Tree farm for your tree. (If you pick up your wreath at the Farm, you can pick your bow color!) And if you do make it to Stehli Trees to get your tree, 10% off your tree purchases will be donated to UUCM. Please tell the crew at cash register that you are UU. | 1 | 0 | 000045.0 | 45 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
CR0006 | CR6 | Crafts |
| 11 Unique Totes with self-pocket | Handmade totes made by the Crazy Quuilters with self-pocket. Replace plastic bags for shopping. Each with its own personality. | 11 | 1 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
CR0005 | CR5 | Crafts |
| 16 Totes with chalice on pocket | Handmade totes made by the Crazy Quuilters with embroidered chalice on the pocket. Replace plastic bags for shopping. | 16 | 3 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
GC0006 | GC6 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Portable Tabletop Grill/Smoker by Traeger | Portable Tabletop Grill for outdoor chefs on the go. It is perfect for backyard use. It also makes the perfect companion when camping, tailgating, picnicking, boating, anywhere where you want a simple meal packed with flavor. Its convenient size and mobile design don’t sacrifice the taste you expect from a Traeger, so you can have your wood-fired taste, and move it too. | 1 | 0 | 000300.0 | 300 | .001E7 | 100 | ||
GC0007 | GC7 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Zoe's Gift Boutique Basket | Just in time for Thanksgiving! Enjoy these beautiful goblets and light up the scented candles from Zoë Gift Boutique, a delightful shop in Upper Montclair, courtesy of the generosity of the proprietor Debbie Domaleski. | 1 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
S0020 | S20 | Services |
| College or grad school application review | Are you going back to school, or the parent/guardian of an applicant for the ‘20-‘21 or ‘21-‘22 academic years? I’ll review an application packet with special emphasis on the personal essay, then meet for an hour with the applicant within the Montclair/Northern NJ area or in NYC to present suggestions and strategies for strengthening the package. My credentials include Bryn Mawr College ‘87 with subsequent volunteer work as Alumnae Admissions Coordinator for New York City and President of the Bryn Mawr Club of New York, two master’s degrees in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University, and acing the verbal GRE’s. | 1 | 0 | 001000.0 | 1,000 | .001E7 | 100 | ||
GC0005 | GC5 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Watchung Booksellers Gift Certificate and Woodstock 50 book | Visit our most favorite ever local bookstore (shop local!) known for supporting the work of Montclair authors and institutions, including our own UU. Enjoy the generous $100 gift certificate and the Woodstock hardcover book. Explore and support this local treasure! | 1 | 0 | 000130.0 | 130 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
P0031 | P31 | Parties |
| "A Christmas Carol" Play Reading and Christmas Treats |
Plan ahead to celebrate the 2020 winter holidays with a reading of Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol." Show off your thespian talents in the safety of a fun group! While we are reliving this classic, we'll be enjoying hot chocolate, grog, and eggnog, along with figgy pudding and Christmas treats. We'll have a snow date the following Sunday, just in case. | 8 | 2 | 000020.0 | 20 | .0002E7 | 20 | 12/6/20 2:00 PM | |
P0030 | P30 | Parties |
| Intro To Spiritual Practice | We all have good intentions after an inspiring service with Revs. Anya and Scott. But when we get home, our good intentions to take their advice fall by the wayside. Taking in their place schedules, obligations and exhaustion. We will actively identify ways that you can carve out time for your spiritual practice using interactive activities, writing and discussion. | 6 | 4 | 000030.0 | 30 | .0001E7 | 10 | 4/26/20 7:00 PM | |
P0029 | P29 | Parties |
| Soup! Easy As 1, 2, 3 | Shannon will welcome you into her kitchen and we will make 3 soups together to illustrate that soup is easy to make, nourishing and should be added to your cooking repertoire! Then we will taste them all and document ideas for soups you can make for yourself, friends and families! | 8 | 6 | 000025.0 | 25 | .0001E7 | 10 | 5/10/20 7:00 PM | |
P0028 | P28 | Parties |
| Ladies' Night In | Join Shannon for a night of munchies, face masks, games and wine! (Inclusive of all those who identify as female.) | 8 | 4 | 000025.0 | 25 | .0001E7 | 10 | 3/27/20 7:00 PM | |
P0027 | P27 | Parties |
| Game Night - Taboo |
Taboo is a group game where you try to get your team to guess the word on the card without saying any of the related words, listed on the card. Drinks, snacks and dessert provided. At Maryann's in West Orange. | 9 | 8 | 000015.0 | 15 | .0001E7 | 10 | 10/24/20 7:30 PM | |
C0002 | C2 | Collectibles |
| Hamilton 'Brooke' Wristwatch, Quartz, in original box | This is great as a gift or to own, the 1997 Hamilton 'Brooke' commemorative quartz wristwatch in the style of the original 1938 Art Deco model. Gold-plated asymmetrical case with curved back, two-tone silvered dial. The watch was never worn or used - in original case with original documentation. | 1 | 0 | 000375.0 | 375 | .00125E7 | 125 | ||
F0008 | F8 | Food - Not an Event |
| Choose an Entree for a MESH meal | Choose an entree for me to donate and cook for our MESH guests. Just let me know what you want me to prepare, and I will purchase, prepare and serve on a Wednesday evening. Your donation to UUCM will support our Congregation, and the meal I prepare will benefit UUCM Mesh Cafe and our guests. | 1 | 0 | 000075.0 | 75 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
X0013 | X13 | Excursions |
| Eagle Rock Hike | A strenuous morning hike in Eagle Rock Reservation, to and above a rock face (and back). Al fresco Picnic to be provided. Approximately two hours | 8 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | 10/3/20 12:00 PM | |
X0012 | X12 | Excursions |
| West Essex Trail Walk and Picnic | A leisurely morning walk on the West Essex Trail, though backyard views and woods, to a mystery river and a view of Route 23 from above (and back). Picnic to be provided. May 2nd. Rain Date May 3rd. Two Hours. | 8 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | 5/2/20 12:00 PM | |
S0019 | S19 | Services |
| Six Hours of Home Improvement Services | Hank Fandel, experienced in all aspects of home repair, improvement, and maintenance, including carpentry, electrical and general handyman work, will provide you with six hours of services of your choice, to be done in up to two visits. Must be scheduled thirty days in advance. | 1 | 0 | 000300.0 | 300 | .00075E7 | 75 | ||
P0026 | P26 | Parties |
| Family Friendly Dungeons & Dragons Party |
Family-Friendly D&D Party: Take a chance: roll the dice! Looking for a great, family-friendly game of imagination and creativity? Dungeons & Dragons is back! The adventure should take about 2-3 hours of playtime; however, people have been known to get carried away on occasion, and that’s ok. We’ll play as long as your barbarian can swing an axe, or your wizard can cast a spell. Matt will host two sessions: This one is the FAMILY-FRIENDLY game. Each bid is per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult. If you’re an adult and would like to play without kids, please bid on the Adult D&D Party. BONUS: if bidding goes above $20 per person, your characters will start at a higher level, with cooler stuff! | 6 | 3 | 000020.0 | 20 | .00005E7 | 5 | 4/4/20 1:00 PM | |
P0025 | P25 | Parties |
| Adult Dungeons & Dragons Party |
Adult D&D Party: Take a chance: roll the dice! Whether it’s your first time playing, or your “first time since…” playing, Dungeons & Dragons is back! Join with your fellow nerdy UU’s for an afternoon of interactive creative storytelling, snacks, drinks, dice and … a dragon? This party is perfect for players of all skill levels, from the “Hmm, I’ve always been curious about that…” newcomer to the “Hmm, that actually was pretty fun in high-school…” nostalgic post-nerd, to the “I’ll bring my dice box and custom mini-figure!” gamer, who’s looking for another chance to roll the dice. In this event, all are welcome to share a fun afternoon laughing with creative people through a fantastic adventure. Everything needed to play will be provided, from the funky-looking dice to any needed advice or tutorials. Your host and Dungeon Master, Matt Brown (of the Scherfen-Brown clan), will guide you through an exciting adventure with plenty of opportunities for derring-do, magic shenanigans, and bad, fake accents. The adventure should take about 3-4 hours of playtime; however, people have been known to get carried away on occasion, and that’s okay. We can play as long as we want. Matt will host two sessions: This one is for GROWN-UPS. If you have kids (8 and up) who are interested, please bid on the other “Family-Friendly D&D session. BONUS: if bidding goes above $20 per person, your characters will start at a higher level, with cooler stuff! | 6 | 0 | 000020.0 | 20 | .00005E7 | 5 | 4/25/20 1:00 PM | |
P0024 | P24 | Parties |
| Design and Make Bead Earrings in Time for the Holidays | Spend an afternoon with friends making something beautiful. Make a pair for yourself and a pair to gift. Choose from my assortment of glass, crystal, metal, stone, etc beads. I'll show you how. Tea & snacks provided. At Maryann's house. | 6 | 4 | 000030.0 | 30 | .0001E7 | 10 | 12/8/19 3:00 PM | |
S0021 | S21 | Services |
| Champagne Brunch at your home for 8-10 | Champagne Brunch at your home on either a Saturday or Sunday for 8 to 10 people. Two weeks notice needed. | 1 | -2 | 000125.0 | 125 | .00075E7 | 75 | ||
F0007 | F7 | Food - Not an Event |
| Five nights of dinner delivered to your home | Five nights of dinner delivered to your home. | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
F0006 | F6 | Food - Not an Event |
| Chocolate Dessert for 8 to 12 | Chocolate Dessert delivered to your home. Two weeks notice. | 2 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | ||
E0004 | E4 | Education |
| Two Hours of Financial or Retirement Planning | Two Hours of Financial or Retirement Planning to be arranged | 1 | 0 | 000500.0 | 500 | .002E7 | 200 | ||
P0022 | P22 | Parties |
| Seasonal Trio: Earth, Wind and Fire (Part 3 of 3) | Join us for a fall evening on the patio. We’ll light a fire and offer drinks, desserts and friends who will warm your heart. This is the 3rd of a 3-part series of parties from David and Anne Sailer, Sarah Scalet and Ted Hunter, and Blythe Eaman and Geoff Zylstra. Bid on one, two or all three of these casual gatherings for adults only. | 20 | -1 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00015E7 | 15 | 10/3/20 7:30 PM | |
B0010 | B10 | Baskets |
| Welcome to the World Baby Basket | A gift basket to welcome one lucky baby and parents. A hand-knitted, washable stroller blanket just in time for winter coziness, "On the Day You Were Born" book, animal squirties, a soft elephant puppet, a wearable blanket and bibs and washcloths and many other surprises and goodies. This gift basket will be sure to delight a new baby and parents. | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
B0009 | B9 | Baskets |
| Inspirational Meditative Believe Basket | Treat yourself or a loved one to the inviting comforts of this BELIEVE BOX with these inspirational goodies. Wrap yourself in the cozy wrap, sip a winter blend tea and explore the "UnPlug" box for creating a home sanctuary. Enjoy the books of wisdom and calm yourself with coloring to create harmony and balance. Explore the lovely journal "Start Where You Are," and then you're off to soak in a tub with the sachets. Relax! | 1 | 0 | 000080.0 | 80 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
B0008 | B8 | Baskets |
| Notes and Letters Basket | Enjoy this basket of lovely papers, assorted notecards, and journals. Get organized with the bamboo desktop organizer. Be inspired by the "20 Letters for a Year of Gratitude." Write notes and cards and maybe begin writing your life story. Enjoy an assortment of writing utensils, including "Pride and Prejudice" pencils and some lovely pens. Enjoy! | 1 | 0 | 000080.0 | 80 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
B0007 | B7 | Baskets |
| Fun, Games and Reading with Your Favorite Toddler/Pre-Schooler | You'll have a handy basket of books, a puzzle, and puppets and a cozy pillow so you can spend quality time with your favorite toddler/pre-schooler. There's also a Gymboree "Playtime" book with great ideas for even more playtime together - enjoy! | 1 | 0 | 000080.0 | 80 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
B0006 | B6 | Baskets |
| Recuperation and Rejuvenation Basket of Goodies from Advanced Chiropractic | The healers at Advanced Chiropractic of Montclair offer a basket with healing products to soothe the aches and pains that seem to crop up with increasing frequency. The basket includes a gel pack, various topical creams, including a trial size jar of organic CBD Magic topical pain remedy. The services and healing touch of all of the staff have been a wonderful contribution to the health and well-being of all of the Elms-Druckers. Enjoy! | 1 | 0 | 000070.0 | 70 | .00035E7 | 35 | ||
S0018 | S18 | Services |
| Three Hour Architecture Consultation | Meet with NJ licensed professional architect and UUCM member – GEORGE AZRAK – from GA Architecture to discuss your plans to build, remodel, or restore your home or business. George will meet with you on site (your home or business) for up to three hours to explore your architectural needs and provide guidance on the next steps for your project. George can help you understand your options as well as gauge the cost for proposed improvements. He has experience with all levels of residential design – from kitchen and family room additions to new construction. He has also worked with numerous small businesses, including stores, bakeries and restaurants. | 1 | 0 | 000300.0 | 300 | .0015E7 | 150 | ||
S0017 | S17 | Services |
| A picture is worth a thousand words... | Do you have a birthday party, family reunion, retirement party or other family event (no weddings or engagements) you want pictures of? Too often we spend our time taking photographs of our events rather than fully participating in them. I am a professional photographer with over 20 years of experience who will come to your event to take the pictures, allowing you to enjoy yourself. Within 2 weeks of your event you will receive 15 high-resolution photos in electronic format suitable for printing or any other use. Note: these pictures will be professionally retouched to make them as perfect as possible. Arrangements can also be made for immediate electronic delivery of 1-2 low-resolution suitable for social media. Please schedule at least 4 weeks before your event to confirm my availability. Event MUST be local. | 1 | 1 | 000350.0 | 350 | .001E7 | 100 | ||
GC0001 | GC1 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Jackie's Grillette Gift Certificate | "Cozy" and "Delicious". These are some of the accolades that Jackie's Grillette gets. Stop by for a lovely breakfast or lunch and use the $20 gift certificate that thy have donated. | 1 | 0 | 000020.0 | 20 | .00005E7 | 5 | ||
GC0002 | GC2 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| King's Gift Card | You've got to go grocery shopping. So why not do it with a $50 Gift Card from King's Supermarket? | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
GC0003 | GC3 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Montclair Char-Broil Gift Certificate | An Upper Montclair institution, Montclair Char-Broil Restaurant has provided a $20 gift certificate to us. Have a meal at this iconic spot, where Whoopi Goldberg is rumored to eat. | 1 | 0 | 000020.0 | 20 | .00005E7 | 5 | ||
GC0004 | GC4 | Gifts, Gift Cards and Certificates |
| Marcel Bakery Gift Certificate | Marcel's Bakery in Upper Montclair has donated a $25 gift certificate for a lucky bidder. Marcel Bakery is an offshoot of the spectacularly popular Mish Mish Restaurant. | 1 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .0001E7 | 10 | ||
N0002 | N2 | Entertainment and Tickets |
| Sing Handel's Messiah with 3000 Audience Members at Lincoln Center | Join the National Chorale and a group of 17 guest conductors to sing Handel's Messiah at David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center. Bid price is for a PAIR of tickets. You and a friend and the other 3000 audience members will belt out this wonderful music on Friday December 20th at 7:30 pm. Or just sit and listen! Either way it's an amazing evening of music. Hallelujah! TWO PAIRS of tickets are available. A copy of the score is included for each pair. | 2 | 0 | 000220.0 | 220 | .0006E7 | 60 | 12/20/19 7:30 PM | |
P0021 | P21 | Parties |
| "Life of Brian" Viewing Party |
Join us as we (always) look on the bright side of life at our second annual viewing party! We'll start off with a 5-minute argument, warm up with some Fawlty Towers, and then watch Monty Python's "Life of Brian" on the big screen. Python and British-inspired food (including, but not limited to spam) and beverages will be served. | 6 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .00025E7 | 25 | 3/21/20 7:00 PM | |
P0020 | P20 | Parties |
| Evening of culture | Enjoy a wide variety of culture, home-fermented and otherwise, with Elizabeth and Larissa at their home in Montclair. We'll have homemade sourdough bread, lots of cheese, a variety of pickled vegetables, gluten-free treats plus several alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. You and your microbiome will go home happy. | 20 | 1 | 000020.0 | 20 | .0001E7 | 10 | 2/29/20 5:00 PM | |
CR0004 | CR4 | Crafts |
| Crocheted Throw Blanket Made in Your Choice of Colors | Give the perfect gift or spruce up a tired room with a crocheted throw blanket or baby blanket. Approximately 35"x 45" (7 squares by 9 squares, similar to the squares displayed here). Give me 4 paint swatches in the color scheme you would like for the blanket - and the color you'd like for the edging. The squares are framed in white wool/acrylic blend. Allow 4-6 weeks from date of swatch dropoff for the blanket to be completed. | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
D0008 | D8 | Dinner Parties |
| Traditional Mennonite Dinner | Anthony grew up in a Mennonite family in Goshen, Indiana, one generation removed from farms on both sides. Come join us for traditional Mennonite dishes and treats, including potato buns, stuffed chicken, gourmet potatoes, and shoo-fly pie. No alcohol! (just kidding, hey, we're in New Jersey now). | 8 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .0002E7 | 20 | 5/16/20 7:00 PM | |
Z0005 | Z5 | Fixed Price Parties |
| Granola Baking Party | Let’s bake some granola together using my tried and true recipe chock full of nuts and sweetened with maple syrup. While the granola cools, we can enjoy a hot beverage, homemade baked goods, and community. You will get to take home a jar of granola and the recipe. Vegan and gluten-free diets can be accommodated. | 8 | 0 | 000015.0 | 15 | .00015E7 | 15 | 2/9/20 2:00 PM | |
S0016 | S16 | Services |
| One Hour Acupuncture, Massage, and/or Facial | Treat yourself to 1 hour of any combination of services from our favorite Integrative Wellness Specialist, Andrea Silk, M.S., L.Ac. Acupuncture, Body Work, Skincare. 571 Bloomfield Ave, Ste 202, Verona. Donated by Andrea Silk | 1 | 0 | 000090.0 | 90 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
P0019 | P19 | Parties |
| Seasonal Trio: Earth, Wind and Fire (Part 1 of 3) | Join us for a casual evening of drinks and desserts to celebrate spring and the awakening of Mother Earth. We’ll serve up a variety of drinks including alcohol-free selections, some crunchy vegetarian nibbles, and maybe even a mud pie (because: earth). This is the 1st of a 3-part series of parties from Blythe Eaman and Geoff Zylstra, David and Anne Sailer, and Sarah Scalet and Ted Hunter. Bid on one, two, or all three of these casual parties for adults only. | 20 | 0 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00015E7 | 15 | 6/6/20 7:30 PM | |
S0015 | S15 | Services |
| Celebrate Your Life! (Offered Twice) | Have you experienced a significant milestone or crossed a threshold in your life? Do you wish that you could have honored it with something more than going out to dinner? You can! As a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, I will create a personalized ceremony to honor the story of your: retirement or job loss, divorce, coming out, graduation, pet loss, new home, death anniversary of loved one, recovery from injury/illness or any other turning point that is significant to you. You decide whether to invite others or keep the ceremony private. To be performed on a mutually convenient date! Note - This service is offered to two bidders. | 1 | -1 | 000350.0 | 350 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
B0005 | B5 | Baskets |
| Artist's Treasure Basket | Check out the drawing book and then jump into coloring and drawing and water-painting. There's all kinds of materials -- A set of 50 artist's pencils of all kinds, paints and a smock, crayons, and markers. And there's aquatic origami, an elegant coloring book, and a butterfly waiting for its colors. Be prepared to have fun with family art on that next long weekend or snowy day. | 1 | 0 | 000080.0 | 80 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
B0004 | B4 | Baskets |
| Old Fashioned Fun and Games for All | Here's a basket of fun for all ages - classic games such as Klutz Marbles and book, Chess, Dominoes, Juggling, a Duncan yo-yo, Hot Wheels and book, Thumb Wars and book, Playing Cards and a Hacky Sack. Hours and hours of non-screen fun await! | 1 | 0 | 000060.0 | 60 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
B0003 | B3 | Baskets |
| Stay Smart with Brain Games! | Challenge yourself with these assorted books of brain games, figure out the metal and wooden puzzles, play word games with kids, and just keep things on track! Fun for all ages! | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00025E7 | 25 | ||
P0018 | P18 | Parties |
| Rumi's 813th Birthday Party |
Come, come Whoever You Are Wanderer, Worshipper, Lover-of-Auction-Parties! Come for an evening celebrating the 13th century Sufi mystic poet Rumi. Persian cuisine, ruminating on Rumi, and other delights. | 16 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .00035E7 | 35 | 9/26/20 7:00 PM | |
B0002 | B2 | Baskets |
| Christmas Baking Basket | Have fun preparing treats for holiday gatherings with all kinds of baking fixings - child's apron, mitt, child's baking set, cookbook, baking dishes, serving dish, spatulas and more! While you're having some baking fun with your helpers, enjoy the sipping chocolate and Stroopwafel cookies, counting down the days 'til Christmas with the chocolate Advent calendar. Enjoy! | 1 | 0 | 000080.0 | 80 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
S0014 | S14 | Services |
| QUIET JAZZ FOR YOUR PARTY |
How about adding a touch of class to the event you are hosting? Our Piano and Bass Jazz Duo will create just the right magical atmosphere, for friendship and mingling or dinner conversation. If you don't have a piano, we can bring a keyboard and sound system. | 1 | 0 | 000250.0 | 250 | .00125E7 | 125 | ||
B0001 | B1 | Baskets |
| Thanksgiving Basket | Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving platter or Hostess gift?. Find this and many other goodies in this "Thanks for Giving Basket" | 1 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00035E7 | 35 | ||
S0013 | S13 | Services |
| Understand Your Animal | Marie-Christine Lochot, Animal Communicator, is offering a 30-minute animal communication session. Have you ever wished that you knew what your animal companions were thinking, feeling -- physically or emotionally? We love our animal companions, we feed them, we keep them out of harm’s way as much as we can, we know their likes and dislikes from their behavior. But sometimes we need a deeper understanding. The session will be done remotely on the phone. Contact Marie-Christine at 973-568-0878. | 1 | 0 | 000065.0 | 65 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
X0011 | X11 | Excursions |
| Two bridges walk across Manhattan | After this excursion, you can say you walked the entirety of Manhattan and back! No need to mention it was the entire WIDTH, not LENGTH. Starting at the Jersey side in Fort Lee Historic Park, we’ll take in the gorgeous views along and across the Hudson (and the small musuem if desired), then cross the River by foot on the George Washington Bridge. A few blocks through the Washington Heights neighborhood will take us to New York’s most picturesque and oldest large bridge – the High Bridge, which was built in the 1840s to carry the Croton Aqueduct over the Harlem River. The Bridge was closed for 40 years before reopening in 2015 for pedestrians only. About 5.5 miles round trip (less that if you taxi/jitney back). If you're very energetic, we can take a short diversion down to something "fat and red and jolly" -- no, not Santa Claus, but the "Little Red Lighthouse" of the famous 1940s children's book. After we return to NJ, we can (optionally) dine at one of the great Korean restaurants in Fort Lee. | 20 | 0 | 000015.0 | 15 | .00007E7 | 7 | 9/26/20 3:30 PM | |
X0010 | X10 | Excursions |
| Guided tour of a ghost town in Northeastern New Jersey | Did you know there is a ghost town very near that you can tour free? It's located in Watchung Reservation in Union County. It’s called Feltville and was founded by a Unitarian! The combination general store and church is open, and you can view several workers' houses – most of which are, alas, in serious disrepair. We will visit the cemetery and ruins of a dam and mill, too. If interested, you can continue on a moderate hike through the reservation to a geological wonder – a hanging rock. Great for history buffs and beautiful hiking, too. $7 per person; max $20 per family. | 15 | -1 | 000015.0 | 15 | .00007E7 | 7 | 10/3/20 10:00 AM | |
X0009 | X9 | Excursions |
| Creek adventure hike to waterfalls in South Mountain Reservation, Maplewood | Thousands of people travel to Zion National Park to do the famous creek walk, but you can do the same right here in Essex County's South Mountain Reservation. A stretch of the West Branch of the Rahway River flows normally about a foot deep over a rocky bottom through beautiful forest. Come hike through it in early summer! I will supply walking sticks to help balance. Wear sturdy, closed toe shoes. | 15 | 0 | 000010.0 | 10 | .00005E7 | 5 | 6/13/20 9:30 AM | |
X0008 | X8 | Excursions |
| Winter tour of (frozen) Great Falls of the Passaic River in Paterson New Jersey | Even if you have been to the Falls before, see at its most spectacular -- frozen! Guided tour of the area around Great Falls of the Passaic River in Paterson New Jersey, which is now a National Historic Park (see www.nps.gov/pagr), led by the former director of the Passaic River Institute of Montclair State University and UUCM member, Dr. Kirk Barrett. The park was relandscaped in 2015 and 2018 providing spectacular views! If desired, we can also visit the nearby Paterson Museum and/or have lunch at the hot-dog icon Libby's Lunch or one of Paterson's many ethnic restaurants. Participants greatly enjoyed previous trips. | 20 | 5 | 000015.0 | 15 | .00007E7 | 7 | 2/8/20 11:30 AM | |
E0003 | E3 | Education |
| Two hours tutoring in chemistry, physics or math for high/middle school |
In case your child can use a little help before an exam (including the SAT or ACT) -- or any time. Either one or two sessions in your home or the library, within 10 miles of Montclair. At a mutually convenient time. Dr. Kirk Barrett, a UUCM member, is a former college professor who taught courses in environmental and water engineering involving chemistry, physics and mathematics including algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus. In addition to tutoring many students in these classes over the years, he has over 100 hours of tutoring high school and middle school students individually. See reviews at | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
S0012 | S12 | Services |
| Headshot / portrait | Need a professional headshot? Want a portrait of your mother, child, significant other (willing to try pets) for posterity? Have your photo taken and retouched by Lianne Schoenwiesner of Spotlights Photography. | 1 | 1 | 000300.0 | 300 | .0025E7 | 250 | ||
Z0010 | Z10 | Fixed Price Parties |
| Family Hand Drumming Workshop | Join Rev Scott as he leads you and/or your family in a hand-drumming workshop. We will cover the basics, from warm-ups and stretches, to basic techniques on striking the instruments, to echoing beats in a 'Call and response' format, to having fun with a wide-open Drum Circle! | 20 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0001E7 | 10 | 5/31/20 1:00 PM | |
S0010 | S10 | Services |
| Sermon of Your Choice (Live Auction) |
Seize the chance to have a sermon prepared and delivered by Rev. Scott on the topic of your choice! You will have the chance to work with Rev. Scott to design a worship service and challenge them to wrestle with a topic of your dreaming. Come see how the Rev. behind the curtain works, and help make the magic happen! You may recall the auction sermons Rev Scott offered for Ted Hunter on "Chivalry in the #MeToo Age," or for Jerry Fried on uniting "Head and Heart." Feel free to bid for or against one of the Revs in a spirit of competition and fundraising! They have a bet on whose sermon will yield more money! ~ Of course, the right of refusal for topics not conducive to our common worship life is always reserved. | 2 | 1 | 000000.0 | 1,000,000 | .001E7 | 100 | ||
X0007 | X7 | Excursions |
| Tour of WNJN |
Participate in a tour for up to five individuals of the Agnes Varis NJTV Studio in Newark’s 2 Gateway Center. Take a tour of the 10,645 square feet studio and get a behind the scenes look at how a news show is produced. See a taping of either Reporter’s Roundtable or On the Record with NJTV’s News Chief Political Correspondent and “Dean of the Statehouse Press Corps,” Michael Aron. The tour can only take place on a Friday beginning at 11 AM and ending at 1 PM. Parking is free of charge. Snack and light lunch will be available. Tour can take place any Friday until June 2020, when the show goes on a hiatus for the summer. The five people can come as a group on one Friday or individually on different Fridays. | 5 | 2 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0004E7 | 40 | ||
E0002 | E2 | Education |
| Plan The Path | You and your high school Sophomore or Junior will benefit from a 90-minute consultation with Marcia Kramer, Educational Consultant, PlanThePath.com. She knows the best-fit schools for each student's particular interests, strengths, academic history and learning needs, offering individualized guidance and college counseling for your unique child. And take home your books tonight, donated by Francesca Elms, "The Launching Years: Strategies for Parenting from Senior Year to College Life" and "Colleges That Change Lives" by Loren Pope! | 1 | 0 | 000400.0 | 400 | .0015E7 | 150 | ||
Z0003 | Z3 | Fixed Price Parties |
| Memoir Writing and Brunch |
Flannery O’Connor wrote that if you survived childhood, you have enough information to last you the rest of your life. Do you have a story that you've been itching to write down, and you just never got around to doing it? Everyone has a story and these stories should be told, and in so doing you can find out more clearly about yourself, your values, and your relationships with others. This can be a healing process. We will gather at Francesca’s house for a delicious brunch from 9-10 am, then we'll settle in to write together. This workshop has 2 blocks of time and will use prompts that will help you to discover what you really want to write about from any period of your life. Come and write in a nurturing environment. Snow day is the following Saturday, March 14, 2020. | 8 | 1 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00025E7 | 25 | 3/7/20 9:00 AM | |
X0006 | X6 | Excursions |
| Arboretum tour and picnic | Enjoy a tour of Morristown's Frelinghuysen Arboretum. We'll carpool to the arboretum, check out the trees and flowers, explore the wooded paths and walk the labyrinth. A yummy picnic lunch will follow. | 10 | 3 | 000020.0 | 20 | .00015E7 | 15 | 6/6/20 | |
Z0004 | Z4 | Fixed Price Parties |
| Women's Evening Out -- Celebratory Gathering | Many of us remember Roseann Shaiman's lively Women's Cocktail Party held every spring. Our UU Women's Group has decided to revive the lovely tradition. It's an afternoon/evening event designed for women (and anyone who identifies as a woman), starting at 4 pm and continuing until 7 pm. Food, Wine, Sodas, Teas and Dessert will be provided. Judie Rinearson is hosting at her home, 71 South Mountain Ave, in Montclair. So put on your party clothes and hats, get ready for sparkling conversation and sisterhood! A fixed $15 per person price is all it takes. Bring a friend! | 50 | 6 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00015E7 | 15 | 5/31/20 4:00 PM | |
X0005 | X5 | Excursions |
| Brookdale Park Summer Evening Concert & Picnic | Join Nancy and Matt for a picnic at one of the Essex County Summer Night Concerts at Brookdale Park - Friday, July 10. Pack a blanket, enjoy friends and dance to the sounds of summer. We’ll provide all food and drinks. Meet in the park at 6pm / Concert starts at 7:30. Band details and picnic location TBD. | 10 | 2 | 000030.0 | 30 | .0002E7 | 20 | 7/10/20 6:00 PM | |
S0009 | S9 | Services |
| Rooted and Resilient: The spirit of plants, the voices of nature | Rooted and Resilient: The spirit of the plants, the voices of nature. Come experience the wonder and wisdom of weeds, plants and trees literally under your feet and in the world around us. From plantain's support for itchy skin to dandelion's roots for nourishment, this workshop will share two hours of both plant identification AND plant communication through linear and non-linear ways of knowing. Jill will share herbal elements of self-care and shamanic support for you to journey to find your own plant ally. | 5 | 1 | 000045.0 | 45 | .00012E7 | 12 | 5/31/20 3:00 PM | |
S0008 | S8 | Services |
| MATRIARCHAL MEDICINE: Herbal Allies for Respite and Renewal |
Matriarchal Medicine: Herbal allies for self-care in the living art of motherhood, caregiving, and community building. Open to ALL PEOPLES. Join community herbalist UUCM member Jill Wodnick for an interactive workshop devoted to and for the sustainability of caregivers and community builders. Using voice, songs and plants, this workshop is designed as respite and renewal. As Susun Weed writes,“A wise woman making dinner is invisible. To claim she is engaged in healing her family and community and keeping her universe in balance is a lot to claim for dinner. This is the wise woman way.” We gather to honor the invisible work of caregiving and to deeply attune to the herbal allies along the journey. This workshop will blend shamanic drumming, plant botany and the joy of gathering together. Sunday, Jan 26 at Jill's house starting on time at 3pm and ending at 5pm | 5 | 0 | 000045.0 | 45 | .00012E7 | 12 | 1/26/20 3:00 PM | |
P0017 | P17 | Parties |
| Learn how to play Pinochle | Do you and a spouse, partner or friend enjoy playing cards? Come and enjoy cocktails and snacks in our kitchen as we teach the two of you how to play Pinochle, a great four-person card game to play with a partner. Bring home your own deck of Pinochle cards! Your bid is for TWO people to come over and learn the game. | 3 | -1 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | 2/21/20 6:30 PM | |
P0016 | P16 | Parties |
| Seasonal Trio: Earth, Wind and Fire (Part 2 of 3) | We'll conjure up a cooling breeze this August evening with icy drinks, chilling-and-chatting, and maybe even a spiked frozen dessert. While we can't promise any actual wind, we'll make sure the drinks, desserts, and company will lift your spirits! This is the 2nd of a 3-part series of parties from Blythe Eaman and Geoff Zylstra, David and Anne Sailer, and Sarah Scalet and Ted Hunter. | 20 | -2 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00015E7 | 15 | 8/8/20 7:30 PM | |
D0007 | D7 | Dinner Parties |
| TGIF Party on the Porch |
We hope you'll join us as we come together on the day before the summer solstice to celebrate the beginning of summer and relax and enjoy each other's company before, during, and after dinner! Deb and Chris Corbett | 22 | -5 | 000045.0 | 45 | .00025E7 | 25 | 6/19/20 7:00 PM | |
E0001 | E1 | Education |
| Tai Chi for Health and Well-Being |
Experience the relaxing and health enhancing practice of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Come to an introductory class in Montclair's Canterbury Park. The approximately one-hour class will be followed by lunch at Judith Rew’s House, 7 Jefferson Place, Montclair (about five blocks from the park). In case of bad weather, date may change or location may be indoors at 127 Grove St. (Flow Studios). Judith Rew has been practicing tai chi for 18 years and has been an instructor recognized by the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association for eight years. Previously she practiced karate for 12 years. | 10 | 3 | 000035.0 | 35 | .00025E7 | 25 | 6/13/20 11:30 AM | |
X0004 | X4 | Excursions |
| The Last Knight special exhibition tour at the Metropolitan Museum | Join Ted Hunter, armorer of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, for a personal tour of the “The Last Knight: The Art, Armor, and Ambition of Maximilian I.” In this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, on display through January 5, 2020, you will see rare and wondrous armors from collections across Europe, as well as other works of art from the small to the sublime -- prayer books, toys, tapestries, etchings and more. Transportation is not included; we will meet at the Museum. | 6 | 0 | 000025.0 | 25 | .0002E7 | 20 | 12/7/19 10:30 AM | |
D0006 | D6 | Dinner Parties |
| Italian sit-down dinner |
Come join Lisa and Brian for an Italian meal like Brian's Italian Mom makes :-) Includes wine and dessert. Gluten-free/dairy-free available. Optional dance party after dinner with our disco ball and floor effects! | 4 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0003E7 | 30 | 2/29/20 6:30 PM | |
CR0002 | CR2 | Crafts |
| Seasonal Table runner and Placemats | Here is a chance to get a matching hand-crafted seasonal table runner and 2 placemats, lovingly created by Becky Doggett of the Crazy Quuilters. | 1 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
CR0001 | CR1 | Crafts |
| Holiday Seasonal Table Runner and Placemats | Lovely, hand-crafted table runner, perfect for your dining table in the upcoming holiday season. | 1 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0002E7 | 20 | ||
X0003 | X3 | Excursions |
| Tour of Montclair Art Museum | Ramona is a trained docent at the Montclair Art Museum and will take a party of up to 15 on a personalized tour of the current exhibit at the Museum. This will feature the exhibit of Larry Kagan's "Impossible Shadows". Museum admission is included. | 15 | 1 | 000020.0 | 20 | .0002E7 | 20 | 1/5/20 1:00 PM | |
D0005 | D5 | Dinner Parties |
| Italian Feast | Come enjoy one of the all time favorite auction events at the Dodges' Italian Feast. Enjoy hot and cold antipasto, lasagna with meatballs and sausage, homemade tiramisu, Italian pastries, and plenty of wine and soft drinks as well. Join with those who've been coming for many years and newcomers who get to indulge for the first time. Salut! | 24 | 2 | 000060.0 | 60 | .0006E7 | 60 | 11/14/20 6:30 PM | |
P0015 | P15 | Parties |
| Evening of Edgar Allan Poe-try & Prose | Gather around the fireplace (at my place if I’m re-domiciled, or at the temporary House of Usher in Montclair if I’m not) and take a turn reading a favorite eerie tale or melancholy poem (copies provided). We’ll try to raise the rate of our tell-tale hearts and savor hors d’oeuvres and a sip of Amontillado or seltzer on an autumn evening. We’ll conclude with a toast to Poe at midnight - or earlier if we suffer from “Loss of Breath.” | 12 | 1 | 000030.0 | 30 | .0001E7 | 10 | 10/16/20 8:12 PM | |
P0014 | P14 | Parties |
| Book Discussion: The Dearly Beloved |
This beautiful, quiet novel by Cara Wall examines the meaning of faith during a time of social change. Read about 2 co-ministers (yes, really!) who have differing approaches to their own faith, family lives, and leadership. Join what is sure to be an interesting and illuminating discussion. Book will be provided at least 4 weeks in advance. Inclement weather date: Feb 9 or Feb 15. | 10 | 0 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00025E7 | 25 | 2/8/20 3:00 PM | |
Z0002 | Z2 | Fixed Price Parties |
| Book Swap: Bring some, take some | Stock up on summer reading while clearing off your bookshelves! Would you like to read books recommended by your UU friends? Do you have books you want to give to others to enjoy? Bring up to 15 books to this relaxing evening. For each book you bring, take at least 1 home. Fiction, non-fiction and poetry books welcome. Light refreshments and literary games round out the fun. | 12 | 1 | 000040.0 | 40 | .00015E7 | 15 | 4/17/20 7:30 PM | |
Z0001 | Z1 | Fixed Price Parties |
| SWEET CONNECTIONS |
SWEET CONNECTIONS A Party featuring Scrumptious Desserts and Relationship-Building Activities Enjoy fun opportunities to meet and learn about other congregation members/friends in a relaxed setting. In between and after the activities, indulge in cakes, cookies, pies, and more from a dessert buffet. (Special food needs can, of course, be accommodated with advance notice.) Tea, coffee, seltzer, and popular sodas will also be provided. Liquor, wine, beer of your choice is BYOB to keep this event affordable for the widest range of participants, aged 21 and up. | 18 | 11 | 000020.0 | 20 | .0002E7 | 20 | 2/1/20 7:30 PM | |
N0001 | N1 | Entertainment and Tickets |
| 2 Subscriptions to 4 theatrical productions at The New Group |
The New Group is an award-winning Off-Broadway theater in New York. The highest bid will receive a PAIR of tickets to all of the following productions: CYRANO adapted and directed by Erica Schmidt, music by The National, featuring Peter Dinklage. one in two by Donja R. Love, directed by Stevie Walker-Webb BOB & CAROL & TED & ALICE, book by Jonathan Marc Sherman, music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK, NY by Thomas Bradshaw, from the Chekhov www.TheNewGroup.org | 1 | 0 | 000550.0 | 550 | .002E7 | 200 | 11/30/19 11:30 AM | |
S0007 | S7 | Services |
| LIVE MUSIC FOR YOUR PARTY |
Having a dinner party? Hosting an event, within 20 minutes’ driving from Montclair? Does your reception need a touch of class? Quiet background JAZZ PIANO sets a relaxed tone for friendship and conversation. Don’t have a piano? | 1 | 1 | 000150.0 | 150 | .00075E7 | 75 | ||
P0013 | P13 | Parties |
| Vision Board Party |
“A vision board is a powerful visualization tool that you can use as inspiration for your life's journey for the next year and/or beyond.” Come join me for a Vision Board Party! In Community we will create inspirational visions of our futures using words, images and drawings that resonate with our visions. I have created several vision boards in my life’s journey, and most of my visions have become reality, so I am very excited to share this creative process with you! | 8 | -2 | 000050.0 | 50 | .00015E7 | 15 | 1/18/20 11:30 AM | |
P0012 | P12 | Parties |
| The Annual Nick Lewis Wine Tasting | The Annual Wine Tasting returns for yet another evening of fun and building community. Come and taste wines selected by Nick Lewis. You will learn a little about wine, eat some nice cheese or other appetizers, and have a blast! We will have a few whites, more reds and, as always, we'll end with a round of dessert wines or ports. | 32 | -1 | 000060.0 | 60 | .0003E7 | 30 | 4/18/20 6:30 PM | |
S0006 | S6 | Services |
| Caricaturist for your party |
Experienced, engaging caricaturist for your party or event. Give your guests something to remember your special event by! Two hours, date to be arranged a month in advance. | 1 | 0 | 000300.0 | 300 | .00075E7 | 75 | ||
D0004 | D4 | Dinner Parties |
| Comfort Food and Movie | Comfort Food Dinner for 8 and a movie on a BIG BIG BIG screen + working fireplace. Menu will include a pot roast steeped in wine, onions, and cinnamon, with mashed potatoes, deep red wine, salad, and cheesecake. | 8 | 2 | 000040.0 | 40 | .0003E7 | 30 | 11/7/20 4:00 PM | |
Z0007 | Z7 | Fixed Price Parties |
| DIY Hamilton Sing-Along | Can't afford tickets to Hamilton? Neither can we! But that won't stop us from celebrating Hamilton's birthday (Saturday, Jan 11th) with a Rocky-Horror like Hamilton sing-along in the sanctuary. People who come dressed in period costumes get in free. So does everybody else! That's right. This event is FREE! {We can't afford the royalties!) But a $10 ticket will get you refreshments at intermission, and a party favor! You can also choose to pay-as-you-go for the refreshments, but the prices will be outrageous! (We have to at least try to make money somehow!) All are welcome! Don't throw away your shot! | 100 | 72 | 000010.0 | 10 | .0001E7 | 10 | 1/11/20 7:00 PM | |
X0002 | X2 | Excursions |
| An Antiquing Afternoon | Spend an afternoon with friends browsing through antique shops just for fun! Depending on the friends, we will either encourage you to, or prevent you from buying that monstrosity you fall in love with! This year we'll head down to Red Bank, NJ to find some new treasures. I've got room in my car for up to 7 people and lots of room in my trunk for treasures if you get lucky! Lunch is on me! Date and time TBD. | 7 | 0 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0003E7 | 30 | ||
S0005 | S5 | Services |
| Chauffeur Service | Need a ride? I will drive you in my car to the airport, or for an evening out in the city, or just running errands locally. I got a new Toyota CH-R! My services are often used for airport shuttling, including early morning hour pick-ups. Up to four hours of driving you and up to two companions where you want to go with whatever can fit in my car. I'll pay for the gas, you pick up the tolls. | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
S0004 | S4 | Services |
| Weekend Dog Sitting | Going away and want to leave pooch behind? Look no further. Experienced dog owners will be glad to take care of your beloved. You provide the food, we provide the care, love and comfort. Dog must be friendly, well behaved and get along with other dogs. We will take the dog for up to 3 days and 3 nights. | 1 | 1 | 000200.0 | 200 | .001E7 | 100 | ||
S0003 | S3 | Services |
| Designing Your Life--Learn How to Design Change in Your Life--it's fun!! |
3 free coaching sessions based on the the best-selling book Designing Your Life by 2 Stanford Design School Professors. Learn what really energizes you and how you can "prototype" this into a new ways to energize your life and increase your happiness. Treat yourself to this adventure. You won't regret it. | 2 | 1 | 000250.0 | 250 | .001E7 | 100 | ||
S0002 | S2 | Services |
| Tennis Lessons for Any Age |
Win 3 hours worth of tennis lessons for up to 4 people any level. Novices are welcome, as are children. More advanced players can hit as well as work with a ball machine. This is offered twice, so two groups/families/couples/individuals of 1-4 people. 3 hours per winning group. Usually divided up into 2 1.5 hour sessions or 3 one hour sessions. | 2 | 0 | 000150.0 | 150 | .00075E7 | 75 | ||
P0010 | P10 | Parties |
| Poker & Scotch Party | Single malt Scotch and good poker playing. Do these things run at cross purposes? Find out at this UUCM tradition, now on its lucky 13th year. Low stakes poker (newbies welcome), good camaraderie, and always a little high drama. Join the fun! | 15 | 2 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00025E7 | 25 | 1/18/20 8:00 PM | |
P0009 | P9 | Parties |
| Pi Day Pie Tasting Party |
Sample homemade pies, both sweet and savory, on Pi Day. Kids are welcome and they do not need to be included in your auction bid (they are free). | 30 | 13 | 000020.0 | 20 | .0001E7 | 10 | 3/14/20 6:30 PM | |
Z0009 | Z9 | Fixed Price Parties |
| Mystery Low-Budget Wine Tasting |
Come sample some new red and white wines and chat with new and old friends at the end of the summer. There will be a selection of multiple bottles from at least 2 varieties, ranging from super affordable to affordable. You can enter your tasting notes and if you're feeling competitive, see if you can match the mystery bottles to the name, location, and price. If the weather is still nice we'll spend some time outdoors. | 50 | 12 | 000019.99 | 19.99 | .0001999E7 | 19.99 | 9/12/20 7:00 PM | |
P0006 | P6 | Parties |
| View Antique Bicycles, Conversation on History of Bicycles, & Refresments | A collection of antique bicycles will be viewed while Gary leads a discussion of bicycle history from the first bicycle invented in 1817 through the 19th and early 20th Century to the automobile and airplanes. During the 2 hours together, refreshments will be served. | 12 | 2 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00015E7 | 15 | 4/19/20 2:00 PM | |
C0001 | C1 | Collectibles |
| Pair of Italian Crystal Sconces | A lovely pair of Italian crystal sconces ideal for any room. | 1 | 1 | 000300.0 | 300 | .0015E7 | 150 | ||
P0005 | P5 | Parties |
| Beer Vespers |
Wouldn't you love to drink a beer and debate philosophy? Rather than introduce beer at our Sunday morning service we thought we'd host another (4th annual) fun evening of discussion, debate and a drink. Hosted by the Carltons, enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beer, soft drinks and convivial discussion. | 30 | 1 | 000025.0 | 25 | .00025E7 | 25 | 10/17/20 7:00 PM | |
Z0006 | Z6 | Fixed Price Parties |
| Book Club Evening | Want to have brilliant discussion, good food and good company but haven't had time to join an ongoing book club? Join us at Dionne Ford's house for this one-time event to share scintillating conversation about fascinating topics prompted by a book to be chosen. Your bid includes the book. | 20 | 2 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0004E7 | 40 | 4/26/20 3:30 PM | |
P0003 | P3 | Parties |
| Greeting Card Making Party with Delicious Lunch | Jane will host a Saturday afternoon lunch event at which you can make 4-5 personalized cards for upcoming special birthday/mother-father’s day/graduation or other special occasions. Six persons welcomed. $15 bid. West Orange, NJ | 6 | 5 | 000030.0 | 30 | .00015E7 | 15 | 3/21/20 11:30 AM | |
D0003 | D3 | Dinner Parties |
| Cape Verdean Dinner Party | Ever heard of the Cape Verde Islands? Here's your chance to learn about a little-known island country off the coast of West Africa, a former Portuguese colony, and a beautiful travel destination off the beaten path. Sample the rich cuisine and learn about its unique, controversial place in history. | 12 | 0 | 000045.0 | 45 | .00025E7 | 25 | 3/22/20 6:00 PM | |
D0002 | D2 | Dinner Parties |
| Burgers and Wine Party | Hamburgers, turkey burgers, mahi mahi burgers, veggie burgers ... all the burgers you can eat, hot off the grill. And there will be wine - all sorts of wine (along with beer and other non-alcoholic drinks). Come and celebrate the fall - barbecues aren't just for summer! | 16 | 0 | 000040.0 | 40 | .00025E7 | 25 | 10/18/20 5:00 PM | |
CR0003 | CR3 | Crafts |
| Crazy Quuilters LAP QUILT | Handmade by the Crazy Quuilters -- a String Quilt on point measuring 42 x 58 | 1 | 0 | 000350.0 | 350 | .002E7 | 200 | ||
P0002 | P2 | Parties |
| A St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up Party | We think this is Year Nine, but one can never be sure now, can one? Come get your Irish on and welcome St. Patrick's Day a wee bit early. Enjoy the traditional food, drink and live music - courtesy of Paul Black and the Lads - and share your tales of the old country at the Kurtti homestead. Wearin' of the green recommended if not mandatory! Sponsored by Dennis Kurtti, Mike Mernin and Paul Black. | 18 | -1 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0003E7 | 30 | 3/15/20 2:30 PM | |
F0001 | F1 | Food - Not an Event |
| Instant Chili Party - Ideal for that certain Sunday, or any big game! | Say hello to a Giant Pot of Chili whipped up by Mike - beef or veggie (and gluten-free on request!) - you choose - with shredded cheddar, sour cream, a loaf of crispy bread and a six pack of beer or soft drink of your choice, cheerfully delivered to your door! An instant playoff party! ONE WEEK'S NOTICE required. | 1 | 0 | 000100.0 | 100 | .0005E7 | 50 | ||
D0001 | D1 | Dinner Parties |
| French Country Dinner | Join Kate and Christian for a warming, traditional mid-winter meal in the best French family style. Enjoy snacks, aperitifs, and a multi-course dinner followed by cheese, digestifs and grandmere's special dessert. Oh yes, there will be wine. | 8 | -2 | 000075.0 | 75 | .0005E7 | 50 | 2/22/20 6:30 PM | |
V0002 | V2 | Vacation/Lodging |
| Catskills Getaway |
Enjoy a weekend getaway in our mountain hideaway in Margaretville, NY (2:45 from Montclair). Close to skiing in winter; golf, hiking, fishing, etc in warmer weather; great leaf-peeping in the fall. Three bedrooms, one bathroom, sleeps 6 comfortably. This is a rental property, and availability can be competitive so please reserve early. No major holidays please. Contact us at 973-783-0341 or kloysen@gmail.com See full description at: http://www.pinehollowlodging.com/woodland-hideaway.html | 1 | 0 | 000500.0 | 500 | .0015E7 | 150 | ||
S0001 | S1 | Services |
| Sermon of your Choosing | Imagine the sermon you always wanted to hear - meet with Rev. Anya - hear your sermon delivered to the whole congregation. (And please be sure that the bids for this are higher than the sermon delivered by Rev. Scott!!) | 1 | -1 | 000000.0 | 1,000,000 | .001E7 | 100 | ||
X0001 | X1 | Excursions |
| Yale Repertory Theatre Show with Tour and Lunch or Dinner for a couple | Retired from 43 years as the head of the Technical, Design and Production department at the Yale School of Drama, Ben Sammler will host a couple for a tour of the Yale School of Drama, a meal at a famous Yale-connected restaurant and a show of your choosing at the Yale Repertory Theatre. Ben Sammler is Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael's father and he loves telling the tales of his years at the Drama School. | 1 | 0 | 000250.0 | 250 | .0015E7 | 150 | ||
V0001 | V1 | Vacation/Lodging |
| A Week in the Catskills | Spend a week at Nick and Judie's place in the suddenly fashionable Sullivan County in the Catskills. Less than two hours from Montclair, it has two houses with nine bedrooms and is perfect for big groups. There is a large pool, a hot tub, a pond, trails in the woods though blueberry patches and lots of room for running around and resting. The latest addition is a new five bedroom, two bathroom house. Golf nearby at what is left of Grossinger's, explore covered bridges, hike or ride bikes. And you can see top bands at nearby Bethel Woods, site of Woodstock. | 1 | 0 | 000800.0 | 800 | .004E7 | 400 | ||
P0001 | P1 | Parties |
| Grae-Haucks' Ugly Christmas Sweater Party! |
Do you have a heinous holiday sweater hiding in mothballs? Did your mother-in-law out-do herself with your gift last Christmas? Shake the dust off those threads and celebrate the season at the Sixth Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party! Enjoy Glühwein, caroling, and festive goodies in a sea of trashy (or flashy) holiday wools. Door prizes will be awarded. Throw in a little Yankee Gift Swap and some Classic Christmas Movie Trivia and it is bound to be a night to get the season off on the right foot. | 12 | -1 | 000050.0 | 50 | .0003E7 | 30 | 12/4/20 7:30 PM |