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F9 | Food & Kitchen Items |
| Zinfandel | 2 bottles zin, left over | 2 | 0 | 10 | 10 | ||
F8 | Food & Kitchen Items |
| Yadkin wine | Wine left over | 1 | 0 | 10 | 10 | ||
T83 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Centerpieces | Table centerpieces from auction | 15 | 14 | 5 | 5 | ||
T82 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Johnnie's Gift Card | Gift card for Johnnies. | 1 | 0 | 20 | 20 | ||
T81 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Remember Grandma! | This friendship lamp is a perfect memento for a grandmother's birthday, Mother's Day or Grandparents' Day. Tea light candle included. | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | ||
T80 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Hand-Crafted Cutting Board II | Handsome cutting board made by Bob Merriam. Great for entertaining. | 1 | 0 | 20 | 12 | ||
T79 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Hand-Crafted Cutting Board I | Handsome cutting board made by Bob Merriam of 3 contrasting woods. | 1 | 0 | 18 | 10 | ||
T78 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Sterling Spiral Pin | Pretty accent for any ensemble. | 1 | 0 | 12 | 7 | ||
T77 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Dream Theme Earrings | Star for one ear, moon for the other. Sterling. | 1 | 0 | 14 | 8 | ||
T76 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| "Olympic" Butterflies | Sterling circle butterfly earrings on posts. | 1 | 0 | 15 | 8 | ||
T75 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Green and Silver Earrings | Small green stones set in sterling. | 1 | 0 | 15 | 8 | ||
T74 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Black and Silver Earrings | Black beads in filigree wire. | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 | ||
T73 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Cool Cat! | Glossy, bright cartoon-style cat pin. | 1 | 0 | 12 | 8 | ||
T72 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Abstract Earrings | Asymmetrical pair of earrings with abstract designs on sterling base. Funky! | 1 | 0 | 15 | 10 | ||
T71 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Handmade Shell Pin | Delicate combination of mauve, cocoa, rose and gold in an artful composition. | 1 | 0 | 14 | 8 | ||
T70 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Gold Earrings | These earrings catch the light and take on the colors of whatever you're wearing in their depths. | 1 | 0 | 12 | 7 | ||
T69 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Bzzzzzzz! | Fun, colorful dragonfly pin in greens and purples. Mint condition. | 1 | 0 | 15 | 10 | ||
T68 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Toot Toot! | Fun, colorful toy train pin. Brand new condition. | 1 | 0 | 15 | 10 | ||
S24 | Services |
| Airport Shuttle Service | Marion Hirsch will drive you to and from the RDU airport in her shiny silver van that holds up to 6 people, plus all your luggage. She doesn't mind early mornings or late nights or flight delays. She's flexible and on-time. She understands your need for a calm start to your trip and a no-hassle return. Service with a smile! | 1 | 0 | 60 | 45 | ||
S23 | Services |
| Side by Side Workout Buddy – 2 sessions |
I will join you in the fitness activity of your choice at the location of your choice. Looking for motivation, encouragement, and company with an exercise activity to help you get started? I can meet you at your house with weights, videos, walking shoes. We can meet at a park, trail, gym and have fun be our workout goal! | 1 | 0 | 30 | 30 | ||
S22 | Services |
| Professional Tutoring – Two Sessions | I use clinically proven methods and an intuitive, relationship-oriented approach. I have 20 years of teaching experience (Elementary, Middle, Special Education, High School and College) and 3 NC teaching licenses, specializing in reading and writing coaching and instruction. I use multi-sensory, direct instruction to help all ages improve reading skills. I’m enthusiastic about all stages of the writing process, from idea-generating to polished finish work, and with all kinds of writing including college essay preparation. | 1 | 1 | 120 | 120 | ||
T67 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Silver Earrings | Silver earrings of the Pueblo god, Kokopelli. | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | ||
T66 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Silver Earrings | Silver earrings of the masks of Comedy and Tragedy. | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | ||
T65 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Treasure from Hong Kong--Brass Wall Plate | Brass wall plate of the Chinese character for "dignity". Also makes a handsome trivet. | 1 | 0 | 20 | 10 | ||
T64 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Treasure from Hong Kong--Embroidery | Gold embroidery on red silk. Dragons and Chinese characters. Roughly 10"x36". Suitable for framing or applique for clothing. | 1 | 1 | 40 | 20 | ||
V-L6 | Vacation & Lodging |
| Beaufort, NC Condo | One week in a two-bedroom, two-bath condo on Front Street with a view of the harbor. Sleeps 6. No time restriction, but call in advance to reserve. Plese add cleaning fee of $75. | 1 | 0 | 800 | 500 | ||
S21 | Services |
| Garden Work | Skilled gardener Joan Garnett will weed or prune in your garden for two hours at a mutually agreeable time. She uses traditional methods which do not include power tools. Under NO circumstances will she approach poison ivy. Offer expires at end of 2012. | 2 | 1 | 40 | 20 | ||
E15 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Caribbean Pool Party | Come to the McNearys' home in Chapel Hill, and sway to the reggae beat as you sip a Mojito or Pina Colada and nibble "Stamp and Go" and Jamaican meat patties by the pool. Bring your bathing suit and work up an appetite for West Indies spice-rubbed chicken, grilled bananas with molasses, black bean salad and coconut rice. If there's any room left, fill in the chinks with flan and fruit for dessert. Yah, mon! Anyone up for the limbo? | 8 | 4 | 60 | 30 | 7/21/12 5:30 PM | |
V-L5 | Vacation & Lodging |
| Wrightsville Getaway |
Enjoy a long weekend at the Spalts' house at Wrightsville Beach. Just over the dunes from the beach and ocean. Peace and quiet within easy reach of restaurants and shops. Three bedrooms (sleeps 8), 2 baths, full kitchen, A/C, W/D. Deck with porch swing overlooking the water. Relax, recharge, and play. Spiritual renewal optional. Porpoises offshore: plentiful but not guaranteed. Long weekend, spring or fall. | 1 | 0 | 900 | 500 | ||
T63 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Sweet Smelling Guys! | Be cool with this AXE for men gift set: shower gel, antiperspirant & deodorant, and body spray. Bonus: NEW ANARCHY body spray. Yikes! | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | ||
T62 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Polo Polo Polo | Keep warm at the games in style with this Ralph Lauren black scarf. 100% lambswool. | 1 | 0 | 35 | 15 | ||
T61 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Be Late On Purpose | Time your entrances perfectly with this "Atomic" alarm clock. It sets itself automatically based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology Atomic Clock. Requires 2 AA batteries and is brand new. This clock is accurate to within one second every million years (so they say, but then who would know?). | 1 | 0 | 20 | 5 | ||
T60 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Daddy, Can I Have a Pony? | One-of-a-kind, hand-carved, wooden horse "coat rack". Hangs flush against the wall, with 3 pegs perfect for hanging belts, scarves, and Mardi Gras beads. Style and substance. | 1 | 0 | 75 | 25 | ||
T59 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Perfume Assortment | "Scents of Time" perfume assortment from the Metropolitan Museum of Art comes with a booklet on the origin and history of each scent in the collection. | 1 | 1 | 60 | 10 | ||
T58 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Chilean Wool Scarf | Wool scarf from Chile in soft shades of red, brown, purple and grey can be paired with a coat or a dress. Rectangular, approximately 12"x40". | 1 | 0 | 50 | 10 | ||
T57 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Decorative Fish Pin | This 3"x3" angelfish pin is a fun, tropical piece of casual jewelry. | 1 | 0 | 20 | 3 | ||
T56 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Red Leather Handbag | Looking for a bargain? This simple leather handbag in soft red is like new! | 1 | 0 | 85 | 10 | ||
T55 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Mountain Road Pastel | Framed 16"x20" pastel of mountain road | 1 | 0 | 160 | 20 | ||
T54 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Pee Dee River Watercolor | Framed 20"x24" watercolor of the Pee Dee River | 1 | 0 | 275 | 45 | ||
T53 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Cape Lookout Lighthouse Pastel | Framed 16"x 20" pastel of Cape Lookout Lighthouse | 1 | 0 | 175 | 20 | ||
T52 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Framed Watercolor of Old Mill Pond | Original 16"x20" watercolor painting of Old Mill Pond in the Smokey Mountains | 1 | 0 | 225 | 35 | ||
T51 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Framed Print of Wilson Creek | 12"x16" watercolor print of Wilson Creek, NC | 1 | 0 | 45 | 10 | ||
T50 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Framed Print of Grand Case Bay | 16"x20" watercolor print of Grand Case Bay, French West Indies, at dusk | 1 | 0 | 55 | 10 | ||
T49 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Framed Print of Destin Pier at Noon | 16"x20" watercolor print of Destin Pier, Florida at noon | 1 | 0 | 55 | 10 | ||
T48 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Framed Print of Destin Pier at Dusk | 16"x 20" watercolor print of Destin Pier, Florida at dusk | 1 | 0 | 55 | 10 | ||
V-L4 | Vacation & Lodging |
| Two nights at Another B&B in Arlington, Virginia |
Queen-size bed with private bathroom on main floor. Metro station for DC subway is a one-mile walk or a short bus ride away. Large or small breakfast served, per guest's preference. Wi-fi also available. Available October through May. Offer is from a member of the UU Church of Arlington (VA). | 1 | 0 | 120 | 75 | ||
T47 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Framed Print of Green Key Bay | 12"x16" print of a watercolor view of Green Key Bay, French West Indies | 1 | 0 | 55 | 10 | ||
V-L3 | Vacation & Lodging |
| Two Nights at a B&B in Arlington, Virginia |
Great location with the best of all worlds – no parking problem and only ½ mile walk to the East Falls Church Metro stop (Orange Line to Washington, DC). Can accommodate single person or couple in one small bedroom with a queen-size bed (good mattress & box spring); private bathroom across the hall. No children please. Simple breakfast. Offer is from a member of the UU Church of Arlington (VA) | 1 | 0 | 120 | 75 | ||
T46 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Frog Clock | This wacky Op Art Craft frog clock will jazz up any room. Battery included. | 1 | 0 | 30 | 5 | ||
T45 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Chinese Cat Puppet | This good-as-new Chinese cat puppet "does amazing things". A charming conversation piece for your home. | 1 | 0 | 80 | 25 | ||
T44 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| "Three Sisters" | Anna Crawford created this watercolor with a limited pallet of Indian Yellow, Thalo Red and Thalo Blue. In some places, she allowed the white of the paper to come through to create more value. This piece is matted in white and is ready to be framed in an 11"x14" frame to enhance a wall in your house. | 1 | 0 | 135 | 100 | ||
E14 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Poolside Tapas Party | Enjoy a lovely tapas dinner with scintillating conversation (yours) in a garden setting at the home of Sally Freeman and John Juraschek in Chapel Hill. Swim or dunk your feet while enjoying cocktails, wine or soda. We'll serve both cold and warm tapas (appetizers). Our dessert tray will include chocolate cheesecake with whipped cream and fresh berries. | 10 | 3 | 20 | 10 | ||
E13 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Siplon Pool Party with the UUkes! | Come to the Siplons' for an evening of desserts, drinks, tiki torches and song with the UUkes around the pool some Saturday evening in August or September, 2012 (exact date to be determined). Great fun for all ages! $20 per adult, children free. | 30 | 13 | 20 | 20 | ||
S20 | Services |
| Pick a Sermon Topic | Your chance to tell the Minister what to preach about! What topic would you like Maj-Britt to speak on? She'll choose the date that works best in her 2012-2013 program year. | 1 | 0 | 50 | 50 | ||
T43 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| National Geographic Photographs - Then and Now | This 300-page coffee table book of amazing pictures, mostly in color, brings back memories of places you've seen or read about and gives you some of the earlier history of this famous magazine. | 1 | 0 | 25 | 12 | ||
T42 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| 2 Necklaces | Summer accessory for the young at heart. One with sea-foam green rectangular beads, accented by abalone shell with hand-painted floral design. Second is simple black seed-bead handmade chain, with small blue glass bead. Both have silver fittings. | 1 | 0 | 20 | 5 | ||
T41 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Pair of Embellished Vases | Brighten up a desk or table with this pair of 6" high, square glass vases (one blue, one green), or give as a gift. Accented with hanging beads. Comes with fragrant eucalyptus. | 2 | 2 | 15 | 5 | ||
E12 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Chocolate Tasting |
What is a chocolate tasting? Well, it's a lot like a wine tasting. You will sample several different chocolates, attending to a variety of attributes of this fabulous food. UU chocolate expert Lisa Richardson, RD, will be your guide. She'll talk about the history and science of chocolate and ethical eating issues, as well. Tantalize your taste buds with us! The chocolate tasting will take place on a Saturday afternoon in April or May, 2-5 p.m. Date TBD soon. Location: The McDonald/Johnson home at 308 Rainbow Drive, Carrboro. | 15 | 3 | 15 | 15 | ||
S19 | Services |
| Create a Photo Book | YOU can create a beautiful photo album for a special person or event. If you win this, you will receive a Creative Memories StoryBook Creator digital software disc (a $69 value) AND 2 hours of assistance with the project if you wish. Note: For PC users only--not MAC users. You will need to purchase the final photo album; prices range from $18 to $149. | 2 | 2 | 110 | 35 | ||
T40 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| American Antiques ~ The Antique Encyclopedia by Norman Hudson | A.S. Barnes Publisher, First Edition (1972), 403 pages. Hardcover coffee table book in excellent condition. Over 1600 early New England pieces illustrated, dated and priced for the dealer and collector. | 1 | 0 | 60 | 15 | ||
T39 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Put your Fabulous Dessert into a Fabulous Bowl | Crystal bowl, 9 inches in diameter, beautiful raised pattern. Will compliment any confection. | 1 | 0 | 45 | 20 | ||
T38 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Silver Earrings | Silver earrings featuring dolphins. | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | ||
T37 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| The Beauty of Silk Screen | Three silk screen prints by local artist Vidabeth Bensen. They are mounted on a blue background and handsomely framed. | 1 | 0 | 75 | 20 | ||
T36 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Wine Tasting Anyone? | These 8 wine glasses are perfect for red or white wine. Enjoy a taste of the grape with friends. | 1 | 0 | 24 | 10 | ||
T35 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| A Cutting Edge | Go for that barbeque chicken and steak! This set of 8 extremely sharp knives will make cutting into meat like cutting into butter. | 1 | 0 | 40 | 10 | ||
T34 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| A Furry Hug | When you see these irresistible bears, you won't be able to stop yourself from giving them a squeeze. #1 is L.L. Bear who comes complete with Polartek vest and fanny pack. # 2 is Ella Bell Bear, all dressed in taffeta with an elegant matching bow. A great gift for a youngster or your inner child | 2 | 2 | 20 | 8 | ||
T33 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| A Boost to Your ESP? | Look into this crystal ball and its interior bubbles and see what you find. On the other hand, this beautiful ball and its decorative stand would make a stunning accent piece.... | 1 | 0 | 25 | 10 | ||
T32 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Delight That Child! | Thomas the Tank Engine and friends are ready to give your young one hours of imaginative play. This train set includes tracks, a bridge, a wheel house, 4 engines and freight cars, plus a wooden carrying case. (None of the engines was part of the toy re-call.) | 1 | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
T31 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Drama in Black and White | Striking black and white necklace from West Africa. Makes a statement whenever you wear it. | 1 | 0 | 20 | 5 | ||
T30 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| The Beauty of Flickering Light | This set of three glass hurricane oil lamps of differing heights can be enjoyed indoors or out. | 1 | 0 | 25 | 15 | ||
T29 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| A Waterfall of Silver | Strands of entwined silver make this necklace a striking accent for your favorite ensemble. | 1 | 0 | 25 | 5 | ||
T28 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Beautiful Natural Wood | An interestingly-contoured Acacia wood bowl, approximately 5" high x 6" wide--great for serving nuts or other snacks, or just looking beautiful. | 1 | 0 | 25 | 8 | ||
T27 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Elegant China for Two | From Lenox fine china -- 2 dinner plates, 2 salad plates, 2 cups and saucers. The Mansfield pattern features an off-white base rimmed in gold. The perfect look for a romantic dinner. | 1 | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
V-L2 | Vacation & Lodging |
| Off-Season Getaway to the NC Coast | Kick back and relax for 3 to 4 days at the Tuckers' lovely 3-bedroom condo at Ocean Club, Emerald Isle, NC. Gracious accommodations for 6-8, with a heated pool and hot tub. Available late October through mid-March for a long weekend. Negotiate exact dates with the Tuckers. | 1 | 1 | 400 | 200 | ||
E11 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Ancestry.com Class for Budding Geneologists | Frankie will hold a one-half-day workshop/class for those wishing to trace their family trees. She'll follow the class with a two-hour private consultation with each attendee (at a later time) to kick start their research. | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 6/2/12 9:00 AM | |
F7 | Food & Kitchen Items |
| Frankie's Famous French Apple Tart with Calvados | To end the unforgettable meal you have prepared, Frankie will bake "the best dessert you have ever tasted". Just give her a week's notice. This 11" tart can serve 8 to 12. Yum! | 2 | 0 | 30 | 10 | ||
T26 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Carry-On Sampsonite Suitcase | This 21" green, 2-wheel, carry-on Sampsonite suitcase is in very good condition and would be great for your graduating senior to pack in for college. | 1 | 0 | 25 | 15 | ||
T25 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Suitcase to the Rescue! | You've bought your plane ticket. Now what? Nothing to pack in? Try this 27" blue, 2-wheel Sampsonite check-on suitcase (in very good condition). Looks like you can go, after all! | 1 | 0 | 25 | 15 | ||
T24 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Coffee for One | This Brookstone coffee maker for one, with 12-oz. travel mug included, is perfect for the lone coffee drinker in a household. Brew and go! | 1 | 0 | 20 | 10 | ||
T23 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Treasure from Hong Kong--Embroidery | Gold embroidery on black silk. Birds and flowers. Roughly 16"x28". Suitable for framing. | 1 | 1 | 40 | 20 | ||
T22 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Goddess Shoes Painting | Painting of red tennis shoes by Thomas Stevens. Approximately 8"x10" oil on canvas in funky frame. | 1 | 1 | 200 | 25 | ||
E10 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Spring Evening of Dining and Conversation | Join Ivy Brezina and Maggie Scarborough for a relaxing April evening at Ivy's Chapel Hill home. Cocktail hour begins at 6 with pomegranate cosmos, wine and hors-d’oeuvres. Dinner at 7 will include salmon, wild rice pilaf, roasted seasonal vegetables and salad followed by fresh fruit tart and chocolate decadence cake. | 8 | -1 | 35 | 20 | 4/20/12 6:00 PM | |
T21 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Blue Gym Bag w/ Water Bottle | Office Depot gave this to the Church with a supply order. Brand new and practical. Just right for your next trip to the gym. | 1 | 0 | 24.99 | 10 | ||
F6 | Food & Kitchen Items |
| What's for Dinner? |
Got those cooking blues? With 48 hours notice, you can be feasting on a hot meal for four. Or, it can be delivered cold and reheated at your convenience. All food prepared with olive oil and no salt. Let us know if you have any restrictions, and especially if you do not like garlic! Vegetarian or carnivorous dinner delivered to your home: spinach lasagna, garlic bread, salad, pizzelles OR turkey medallions with peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and rice, garlic bread, fruit salad and brownies. | 2 | 0 | 25 | 18 | ||
S18 | Services |
| Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy | Quiet your mind, listen to your body, hear your spirit in a 75-minute individual PRYT session. | 2 | 1 | 95 | 35 | ||
E9 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Top Tickets for UNC Women's Basketball Game vs. Duke | Pair of courtside seats, right where the action is hottest!!! Carmichael Auditorium (Chapel Hill). Parking pass included. Winning bidder must commit to filling seats with Tarheel fans only. | 1 | 0 | 60 | 40 | 2/26/12 3:00 PM | |
E8 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Ladies' Tea Party and Story-Sharing | Come to my home in downtown Chapel Hill (in the garden if weather permits) for an old-fashioned tea party. I'll serve Earl Grey tea from my grandmother's silver teapot, in Great-Aunt Blanche's Theo Haviland Limoges tea cups. Tiny sandwiches, luscious little tea cakes, and scones with Devonshire cream and preserves will be served with this proper but lighthearted tea. Let's share stories about our grandmothers and chat to our hearts' content! Hats optional. | 6 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 5/5/12 3:00 PM | |
T20 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Stylish Hand-Knitted Stole | For special events where the air conditioning may get you in your strapless evening gown! This fun, light-weight stole of fine, silky merino wool in dark earth tones has a flounced hem with additional color to accent its fine workmanship. | 1 | 0 | 80 | 45 | ||
T19 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Hand-Knitted Cotton Scarf | If wool makes you itch, but you want a little warmth around your neck, here is a cotton scarf knitted just for you by Elsbeth van Tongren in shades of soft rose, purple and aqua. Stylish, soft and allergy-free! | 1 | 0 | 35 | 15 | ||
T18 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Rotator Cuff Snuggly Stole | Church, shopping, home snuggle! This handsome stole, hand-knit of soft Uruguayan wool in earth tones, is formed to hug your shoulders and move when you do. Stuff in your bag and take it wherever you go--always ready, warm, and wrinkle free. | 1 | 1 | 50 | 20 | ||
T17 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Cold Weather Ahead! | Keep your ears warm with this handsome hat, made of soft, washable, deep-blue acrylic yarn in a loose cable pattern with a pom-pom on top. Hand-knit by Barbara Pooler. Fits children or adults. | 1 | 0 | 10 | 7.5 | ||
T16 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Romanian Crystal Bowl | Lovely crystal bowl with etched strawberry leaves, flowers and berries made in Romania by Crystal Clear Industries. 6" high and 10" in diameter. Small pedestal included. | 1 | 0 | 75 | 20 | ||
T15 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| April Wedding Protection Stole | Want to look swish while shivering? This textured slip of a stole in fun, soft shades of blue and green will just cover those cold shoulders, while lighting up your ensemble. Knitted by Elsbeth van Tongren with spring in mind. | 1 | 0 | 25 | 15 | ||
S17 | Services |
| Shape Up and Ship Out | Got a favorite shrub or small tree that's in need of reshaping, rejuvenation or reduction? Kim McNeary will tenderly prune it back to a manageable, more attractive and healthier condition. She'll work for up to 3 hours and haul away the mess when she's finished. She can't work higher than 15 feet, though. | 1 | 0 | 90 | 40 | ||
E7 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Bluegrass, Barbeque & Beer Under the Stars | Join Cathy Cole and Steve Garfinkel on the lawn at their house in the White Cross community of Chapel Hill to eat some Allen & Son barbeque with all the fixings, then listen to “front porch” music by The Community Church’s own UUgrass (Terry Baker, Tony Galfano, Danny Gotham, Catherine Grodensky, Jane & Scott Provan). In case of rain, the gathering will move to the Jones Building Community Room and "imagine" the stars. | 30 | 5 | 750 | 25 | 5/19/12 6:00 PM | |
T14 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| "Bulls Eye" Art Piece |
"Bulls Eye" is an 11"x14" art piece on handmade, textured paper in acrylic and charcoal with a black border. Artist Kim Jeffs is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice located in Carrboro, NC (www.kimjeffs.com). Through training in therapeutic creative expression, as well as marriage and family therapy, Kim uses creative modalities with her clients to foster healing and growth. Enjoy this creative piece! | 1 | 1 | 50 | 25 | ||
E6 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| April Garden Party and Dinner | Come enjoy a lovely spring dinner with friends, served with drinks on the patio in the beautiful flower garden of Jo Langevin and Bob Crane's Chapel Hill home. | 6 | -2 | 35 | 35 | 4/28/12 6:00 PM | |
S16 | Services |
| Carter Can Cater | American, Italian, Mexican or Chinese? It's your choice! A budding chef extraordinaire will cater your dinner party of up to 8 people at your home. She'll make you 2 appetizers, a main course, 2 sides and a dessert. Get ready now for a culinary treat! | 1 | 0 | 80 | 30 | ||
S15 | Services |
| Family Camping Experience | Never camped with kids? Want to learn tips on what equipment to bring, activities and camping areas to consider, and what to pack? Want to learn how to cook with a dutch oven and camping stove? Come along with us to a nearby campground and learn how fun it can be! We will arrange to meet your family at your house and drive to Jordan Lake. We'll bring all the equipment needed for cooking and sleeping overnight with your family. Even if you've never camped before and have no equipment, we will take care of you for the weekend. Starting Saturday at 9am, ending Sunday at 11am (earlier if you don't want to miss church). Date TBD; spring or fall recommended. We will split the actual cost of camping with you (campsite, food, and gas). | 1 | 0 | 50 | 30 | ||
S14 | Services |
| Babysitting Services by a Pro | Becky Wilkes, mom of 3, cub scout leader, neighborhood babysitting co-op member, CRE volunteer, and elementary school volunteer will provide up to 4 continuous hours of babysitting for up to 6 kids at one time, ages 0-15, at the location of your choice. She'll even do meal preparation. Available weekday evenings 5-10pm (varies), weekends flexible (varies). | 2 | 1 | 60 | 25 | ||
S13 | Services |
| Design Consultation | Consult with Gary Giles to enhance your physical environment at work or at home, indoors or out. Contact Elsbeth van Tongren (last year's bid recipient) for a reference. And feel free to call Gary before the auction for more details. | 3 | 0 | 35 | 35 | ||
S12 | Services |
| Jazz Your Way to Fitness! | Good at any Chapel Hill or Durham Jazzercise location through May 18, this gift certificate for 10 sessions of Jazzercise comes with a jazzy silver purse (a $120 value). Every Jazzercise group fitness class combines dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed to today's hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing. Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60-minute total body workout. | 1 | 1 | 120 | 20 | ||
S11 | Services |
| Acupuncture Treatment | Enjoy a relaxing acupuncture session in Jenny Warnasch's home office--just north of downtown Chapel Hill, off Umstead Road. (Appointments can be scheduled evenings or weekends, at your convenience.) | 2 | 1 | 60 | 30 | ||
T13 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Artisan 325 Mixer -- Empire Red | Make delicious desserts (for next year's auction!) with this elegant new mixer. Features 10 speeds, a 5-qt. stainless steel bowl, tilt-back head, and a 2-piece pouring shield. Includes flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip. | 1 | 1 | 225 | 25 | ||
T12 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Tell Time With Style | Clock or work of art? This wall piece is both. Yellow with blue and brown, this pretty clock will add style to your wall. | 1 | 0 | 40 | 15 | ||
T11 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Chaps: Rest in Style | Be stylish and comfortable in this Chaps 2-piece microfleece sleep set. Men's size medium. Brand new, long sleeve, crew neck, flannel green and blue. | 1 | 0 | 60 | 25 | ||
T10 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Tired of Running on Empty? | With this propane gauge you need never run out of propane at awkward moments. This propane gas gauge features a easy-to-read, multicolor analog display. It is easy to connect and fits propane appliances with a type 1 connection. | 1 | 0 | 29.99 | 15 | ||
T9 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Puzzle Away Your Boredom | This set of 3 wooden puzzles can be stowed away for easy use while waiting for a doctor's appointment or for a committee meeting to start (or end!). Or just set them on your end table to help you out during presidential debates. Great for kids of all ages. | 1 | 0 | 20 | 10 | ||
T8 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Sus Origines | This limited-edition woodcut by not-quite-yet-famous Anna McNeary was made during the artist's Puebla Period while she worked at the Museum/Workshop Erasto Cortes (in Puebla, Mexico). The surreal subject shows the influence of Mexican skeleton folk art and some of the great and vaguely-creepy Mexican print makers. Strikingly matted in chocolate brown. | 1 | 0 | 50 | 30 | ||
T7 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Car Emergency? I've Got It Covered! | Be prepared! Take home this Totes Auto Emergency Kit and feel safe and secure. This kit contains LED headlamp, rain poncho, working gloves, first aid bandages, pressure gauge and jumper cables. Housed in an attractive red case. Great for a new teenage driver! | 1 | 0 | 40 | 15 | ||
F5 | Food & Kitchen Items |
| Pecan Rum Cake | This circular cake will serve about 12 people a delicious dessert, with real pecans and rum making it an unusual treat. (Two weeks notice please.) | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | ||
T6 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| A Day in the Life of America | This coffee table book has 251 pages of color photographs taken by 200 professional photographers, all on May 2, 1986 somewhere in the U.S.A. It shows the amazing variety of our country in a most unusual way. | 1 | 0 | 30 | 15 | ||
T5 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| The Grand Canyon | This coffee table book has 128 pages of mostly colored photographs, with a bit of text, exploring the wonders of this beautiful place at different times of day and in different seasons. | 1 | 0 | 25 | 15 | ||
E5 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| I've Got The Merlefest Blues Dinner and Music Party | This exciting and popular evening is not just for Merlefest fans but for all who enjoy great food, great music, singing, and playing in community! Paige and Jason Smith invite you to their Chapel Hill home to join a stellar group in celebrating Americana and folk music over traditional foods like Wilkesboro-Special BBQ chicken, Allen and Son BBQ, macaroni & cheese, Brushy Mountain caviar, desserts, and mint juleps. After dinner we'll gather around for a community sing (and play-along) with Shannon Richards, Jane and Scott Provan, and Terry Baker. Bring your appetites, your voices, your instruments, and your favorite songs. | 16 | 1 | 25 | 15 | 9/29/12 6:30 PM | |
F4 | Food & Kitchen Items |
| Let Them Eat Cake (or Pie)! | Popular baker Susan McDaniel will bake a delicious cake, brownies, or pie for your special (or everyday) occasion. All you have to do is tell her what you like... | 3 | 0 | 20 | 8 | ||
S10 | Services |
| Prestige Sunday Parking Space at CCCHUU | Have you always wanted the ego boost of having a reserved parking space? Bid against the big boys (persons?) to win a reserved spot at CCCHUU on Sunday mornings for one year! No more marathons from the far end of the parking lot! | 1 | -1 | 50 | 50 | ||
S9 | Services |
| Three Free Summer Piano Lessons | Have you always wanted to play piano? Do you want to see if your child is interested in lessons? Would you like some refresher lessons? This is the perfect chance to try it out! Aviva is free Any time between June 1 and August 25. | 1 | 0 | 105 | 95 | ||
E4 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Roll Your Own... | Learn how to make a roll basket under the guidance of Jill Baker and Katie Donovan on a date to be chosen by participants. This is an easy basket to make. You can choose the way you wish to embellish it, adding just the amount of challenge you are looking for. A light lunch will be provided at this fun gathering. | 6 | 0 | 30 | 25 | ||
S8 | Services |
| Show Your Piano Some Love | How can you deny your beloved piano a tuning by Terry Baker? His musician's ear will put your instrument in fine shape in straight order. | 1 | -1 | 100 | 90 | ||
T4 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Gorgeous Black Faux-Suede Artist-made Poncho/Cape | Another original by Marni Goldshlag! This black faux-suede cape embellished with purple and gold fabrics (mostly silk), beads, etc. is truly elegant. | 1 | 0 | 300 | 100 | ||
S7 | Services |
| Yoga Classes | Come join Marilyn Alexander for six free weekly yoga classes, beginning to intermediate level. Choose either Mondays at 10:00am or Thursdays at 6:00pm. Classes meet in her Carrboro home. Mats and other equipment are provided. Expires June 1, 2012. | 1 | 0 | 60 | 50 | ||
S6 | Services |
| Are You Ready for College? | Will you be ready financially for college when your child(ren) is(are) ready to go? Kari Andrade, Andrade Wealth Management, will help you get on track to be able to fund your child(ren)'s college education. | 2 | 0 | 150 | 30 | ||
S5 | Services |
| Are Your Investments Reflecting Your Values? | Kari Andrade of Andrade Walth Management will show you how you can use socially responsible investments (SRI) to meet your financial goals. Are your assets where you want them to be? Sign up now for an SRI review. | 2 | 2 | 150 | 30 | ||
S4 | Services |
| 60-Minute Therapeutic Massage |
Enjoy a 60-minute therapeutic massage by Marta Magaw, a therapist with 14 years experience. Appointment times are available between 9:30am and 2:30pm, Monday to Friday. Marta specializes in neck, shoulder and back pain and is certified in Prenatal Massage. You can visit her website for more information. Marta Magaw, LMBT (NC License# 799) | 2 | 0 | 75 | 50 | ||
E3 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Folk by Four LIVE!! | Our very own vocal quartet, Folk by Four, masters of intricate harmonies both acapella and acoustic, will entertain you in their very first “House Concert” at the home of Jill and Terry Baker in Carrboro! Begin by socializing with fellow music-lovers over drinks and heavy hors d’ouerves prepared by the “Fab Four” and co-hosts Katie Donovan and the Bakers. Next, enjoy the concert, an eclectic mix of folk, jazz, gospel, bluegrass and more. At intermission you'll sample a smorgasboard of delightful desserts, coffee, and teas. A perfect evening for music lovers! | 20 | 2 | 40 | 20 | 3/24/12 7:00 PM | |
E2 | Events - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! USE NEW CATEGORIES. |
| Dinner with the Harneds at Carolina Meadows | Enjoy wine and cheese at the Harneds' villa at Carolina Meadows, followed by a delicious dinner in the dining room at 6:30. They'll also give you a tour of Carolina Meadows if you desire. | 4 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 2/27/12 5:30 PM | |
S3 | Services |
| A Great Big Chunk of Babysitting! | Up to five hours of childcare in your home by a Red Cross-certified, kid-loving, entertaining, enthusiastic babysitter who is great with all ages and is currently majoring in Early Childhood Education. Light cooking and clean-up required? No sweat. Go out and enjoy yourself, secure in the knowledge that your children will be well cared for! | 6 | 6 | 40 | 25 | ||
S2 | Services |
| Yard Work | Able-bodied yardman Andrew Hennessy-Strahs will give you four hours of yard work on a spring morning to help you neaten up for your summer. What a deal! | 1 | 0 | 40 | 20 | ||
T2 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Assorted Beautiful Fabrics | Brocades! Velvets! Silks! Upholstery fabric by the yard! Variety of colors. Perfect for pillows, seat cushions, costumes, or whatever you can imagine. | 20 | 9 | 7 | 7 | ||
T1 | Treasures - DON'T USE AFTER 2016! NEW CATEGORIES! |
| Those Who Hold the Threads, by Joyce Allen. Wolf's Pond Press 2012 | An autographed copy of a young adult fantasy novel for middle school/junior high to age 99, by our own Joyce Allen. Some unforgotten myths collide with the computer age. As she turns fourteen, Jane Smith learns what has been kept from her since she was born: she is destined for something different, more ancient, and much stranger than the ordinary twenty-first century life she has expected. And when she meets the boy who calls himself Adam Night, she guesses there may also be mortal danger. | 2 | 0 | 11.95 | 11 | ||
S1 | Services |
| Stories for All Ages! | Once again, let award-winning story teller Donna Washington take you away to the land of your imagination. You can go anywhere without leaving the safety and comfort of your chair. Donna will deliver a show to the audience of your choice: your child's school, a family reunion, a grown-ups' party, you name it. One forty-five minute story-telling set to be arranged with Dave Klibanow. | 1 | 0 | 300 | 150 | ||
F3 | Food & Kitchen Items |
| Dessert of the Month |
Pies, cakes, cream puffs galore. You'll be surprised at what's in store. A seasonal dessert for you to share Brought to you practically anywhere. Enough to feed a party of six, Kathy and daughter Carter will fix A monthly confection each month for a year. So hurry up and bid for it here. | 1 | 1 | 144 | 60 | ||
F2 | Food & Kitchen Items |
| Family Favorite Chocolate Cake | From "Aunt Bee's Deserts" cookbook, "Mrs. Hawkins Chocolate Cake" has been a Waibel family favorite for years. Past Auction recipients have raved about this cake. Can you guess the secret ingredient? | 2 | 0 | 10 | 10 | ||
F1 | Food & Kitchen Items |
| Pies That Take the Cake | Kim McNeary learned to bake pies at her mother's knee... and then improved on them. She'll bake you any kind of 10" pie you can think of and deliver it to your home as long as you give her two weeks' notice. Entertaining? Just want to pig out? She can enhance any meal. | 2 | 0 | 20 | 20 |