WRWA's Summer Gala 2008 Romancing the River Silent Auction Catalogue |
Art & Antiques A1 Oil Painting by Bruce Bauman - Spring Mist This elegantly framed original oil painting is a serene scene that we see around the river waters. Mr. Bauman has had a one man show at the St. Botolph Club, and his work has been exhibited in juried shows at the Copley Society, the St. Botolph Club, the Duxbury Art Center, Boston Symphony, the Little Compton Community Center and other venues. Minimum bid: $900 Donor: Bruce Bauman A2 Winter Beachcombers by Claude Croney Claude Croney (1926 - 1993) was known for his watercolor landscapes and New England scenes. He exhibited at The National Academy, Allied Artists, and the American Watercolor Society. He also wrote several books on the art of watercolor painting. Minimum bid: $200 Donor: Kay & Peter Lisle A3 Crab Watercolor by Jim Bush This India ink and watercolor is just right for your summer home with its vivid colors and great image. Jim is an editorial cartoonist for the Providence Journal and member of the Providence Art Club. Minimum bid: $100 Donor: Jim Bush A4 Children Building Snow Man by Claude Croney Claude Croney (1926 - 1993) was known for his watercolor landscapes and New England scenes. He exhibited at The National Academy, Allied Artists, and the American Watercolor Society. He also wrote several books on the art of watercolor painting. Minimum bid: $250 Donor: Kay & Peter Lisle A5 John Stobart Print, New Bedford - Snowfall on Central Wharf This framed John Stobart is a view of New Bedford in the winter. It was done in 1992 and is number 375 of 450. John Stobart is an internationally known maritime artist who has documented seaport, ships and the rich life that supports them. Minimum bid: $600 Donor: John Stobart A6 Giclée Print - To Everything There is a Season This giclée print, To Everything There is a Season, was done by Arthur Moniz and is a great view of what we see on the river every year thanks to the dedication of local bird lovers who make sure the osprey have a habitat to which they can return. Minimum bid: $100 Donor: Arthur Moniz Gallery A7 Oil Painting of Westport by Ben Shattuck This evocative painting is an impressionistic view of the red cedars in the Meyer/McCaffery field on the Westport River. Ben Shattuck is an up-and-coming local artist who just graduated from Cornell. He is exhibiting this summer at the New Bedford Art Museum and will be "artist in residence" at The Rocky Neck Art Colony in Gloucester, Mass, America's oldest working art colony. Minimum bid: $100 Donor: Ben Shattuck A8 Giclée Print of Westport Point by Debra Valeri This giclée print of the Point, Sun Setting Over the Point, is number 13 of 250. It comes with a signed certificate of authenticity. Minimum bid: $175 Donor: Debra Valeri A9 Collage of Horseshoe Crab by Poole Barker This very realistic collage of a horseshoe crab is made with handmade papers - Kozo, Gampi, Abaca, and cotton by Poole Barker. Minimum bid: $80 Donor: Poole Barker A10 Framed Print, The Point Westport, by Robert Duff This limited edition print on canvas is a nostalgic view of Westport Point at sunset. It is number 25 of 400 and is signed by the artist. Minimum bid: $150 Donor: Robert Duff, The Duff Gallery A11 A Porcelain Relief Painting This painting is titled, Green Quilt. Minimum bid: $200 Donor: Trintje Jansen A12 Poster of Decoys from P.G. Lisle Collection This poster would be a terrific addition to any Westport house. It features decoys from the important local collection of P. G. Lisle. The poster was done by National Bickford Foremost, a high quality printer of collectible posters. Minimum bid: $50 Donor: Kay & Peter Lisle A13 Giclée Print by Bill Shattuck – Bounty A delightful and fascinating juxtaposition of objects and body. Bill is an artist, illustrator, and teacher. In his words, his "drawings have always been born of personal experiences, an attraction to finding poetry in the everyday, or reflections on events and ideas that shape our lives, hopefully striking a responsive chord in others." Minimum bid: $175 Donor: Bill Shattuck A14 Giclée Print by Bill Shattuck – Understanding Nature This image seems to question man's way of learning about his world with its mix of images. Bill is an artist, illustrator, and teacher. In his words, his "drawings have always been born of personal experiences, an attraction to finding poetry in the everyday, or reflections on events and ideas that shape our lives, hopefully striking a responsive chord in others." Minimum bid: $175 Donor: Bill Shattuck A15 Giclée Print by Bill Shattuck - Still Life This print by Bill Shattuck has a simplicity and serenity that will go well in any setting. Bill is an artist, illustrator, and teacher. In his words, his "drawings have always been born of personal experiences, an attraction to finding poetry in the everyday, or reflections on events and ideas that shape our lives, hopefully striking a responsive chord in others." Minimum bid: $175 Donor: Bill Shattuck A16 Canada Goose Wooden Decoy from the 1920's This Canada Goose decoy was made by Elmer Crowell and used by the Quicksand Pond Hunting Club in the 1920's. It's a wonderful piece of Westport history and the only kind of Canada Goose truly welcome on your property. Minimum bid: $500 Donor: Kay & Peter Lisle A17 Kate Szal Pitcher Every Westport house ought to have one of Kate's wonderful pieces so evocative of the area and its artistic heritage. This pitcher was made between 1973 and 1985 in the Suntree Pottery Studio on Main Road. Kate's work was carried in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts' shop. Minimum bid: $50 Donor: Amma Szal A18 Oriental Rug/Storage Bag This Turkish rug and/or storage bag was made in Kirshehir in the 1950's. It is 1'10" by 3'2". Minimum bid: $200 Donor: Silk Road Traders A19 Shaker Style Table by Ted Moore As always, Ted Moore's fine work needs no fanfare. The quality, grace and beauty stand on their own. This table is made from Pennsylvania cherry wood delivered to Westport especially for this table. Minimum bid: $1000 Donor: Ted Moore A20 Antique Youth Chairs - likely Shaker These children’s chairs are from the early 19th century and have their original seats. They are likely early Shaker as they share design and carpentry techniques used by New England Shakers. They would be a great addition to any Westport home. Minimum bid: $200 Donor: Jim & Frani MeVay A21 Whitmore Boogaerts Kinetic Sculpture, Natural Balance There is everything to love about this kinetic sculpture - the art, the grace and the fact that it's lovely in your garden without having to be mowed or weeded. With Whitmore’s background in the arts and a degree in civil engineering his work demonstrates structure and balance with a touch of whimsy. Minimum bid: $250 Donor: Whitmore Boogaerts A22 Glass Vase by Ian Silvia Ian Silvia, owner of Fried Glass Studios, has more than 16 years of experience blowing and sculpting glass. Silvia's work is represented in a number of galleries in New England and the Midwest and is included in collections throughout the country. Minimum bid: $150 Donor: Ian Silvia A23 A Horse or Dog Portrait A portrait of your favorite pet or mount is a way of having them with you forever. This 8" by 10" oil portrait will be done by Gretchen Almy, a rider and lover of horses and dogs, who has been painting portraits for ten years. Minimum bid: $500 Donor: Mrs. Richard Almy A24 A Custom Design for Cards and /or Invitations Put your own personal, family or business images into your holiday cards or invitation with a custom design done by Peggy Kennedy. Peggy, former editor of House Beautiful, Victoria and Elegant Brides Magazine, has been finding just the right image for personal and corporate cards and invitations for years. Minimum bid: $200 Donor: Peggy Kennedy A25 An Oil Portrait of Your House by Carol Coutinho Get a permanent reminder of happy days. This oil painting could be of your house today or the one where you grew up. Carol's paintings were featured in a Shorelines article earlier this summer. Minimum bid: $300 Donor: Carol Coutinho A26 A Photo Session and Portrait by Liz Waring Gather your children or family for a lovely portrait by Liz Waring. Liz is an award winning certified professional photographer with a talent for capturing a special moment and making it glow. To be scheduled within a year, Mondays through Thursdays. One 11” x 14” portrait is included. Minimum bid: $300 Donor: Liz Waring A27 Photo Shoot by Alexandria Mauck Pick a local location or stay at home for your Alexandria Mauck Photographic Designs session. Alexandria's experience and creative eye will capture your special moment in photographic images. Included is one 8" by 10" print. Minimum bid: $150 Donor: Alexandria Mauck Photographic Designs A28 Piping Plover Pillow by Jennifer Jones Rashleigh This lovely pillow is perfect for any Westport home. In the artist’s words, “My works are meant to be touched by head, hands and feet with the goal of infusing practical and usable things with unexpected splendor.” Minimum bid: $50 Donor: Jennifer Rashleigh A29 Limited Edition Framed Print by Ruth Edwards - Spring Blues New England stone walls, blueberry bushes, open space and bluebirds belong together. With the help of bluebird nesting boxes these very special birds are increasing in our area. Ruth Edwards was commissioned by the WRWA to do this print in support of the WRWA education program. Minimum bid: $75 Donor: Westport River Watershed Alliance A30 House Call by Skinner, Inc. An appraiser from Skinner, Inc. of Boston, one of the nation's premier auction houses, will come to your house for one hour to talk with you about your heirlooms and help you identify and evaluate your family treasures. As a yearlong souvenir, you will receive a subscription to an auction catalog of your choice. The visit must be within 70 miles of Boston. Minimum bid: $350 Donor: Skinner, Inc A31 Oil Painting by Varick Niles - Summer Glow This oil by Varick Niles captures not only the image but also the spirit of the marsh on the west branch of the Westport River. Varick paints local scenes and likes to capture the essence of the natural beauty of the area. Minimum bid: $200 Donor: Varick Niles A32 A Framed Lobster Monotype This is a perfect image for any seaside home or for your home away from the shore as a year round reminder of summer pleasures. Anne Connors Winner is a well-established artist who has exhibited in New England and New York. Minimum bid: $125 Donor: Anne Winner A33 Oil Painting by Doris Magovern – A View From Tripp's This lovely harbor scene by Doris Magovern is in the vivid colors that are unique to the Westport estuaries and have to be seen to be believed. The green and blues are striking and beautifully captured in this painting. Minimum bid: $250 Donor: Doris Magovern A34 Four Part Oil - River Iconby Dora Atwater Millikin This four part oil is a nostalgic view of the road along East Beach. It is in an artist made frame. Dora has exhibited widely in New York and New England most recently at the Newport Art Museum. Her paintings are in many private collections in the US and the Netherlands. Minimum bid: $650 Donor: Dora Millikin A35 Oil of "Osprey Fishing" by Betsey MacDonald This vibrant, realistic view of an osprey fishing is one of many painted while Betsey spent her sabbatical year from teaching as WRWA's artist in residence. Minimum bid: $500 Donor: Betsey MacDonald A36 Painting by Judith McLean A watercolor of Canada Geese, Northern Invaders, is a lovely image of our sometimes not-so-welcome guests from the north. Minimum bid: $125 Donor: Judith McLean |
Trips, Events, & Vacations B1 One Week Stay in a Paris Apartment for Two This one bedroom apartment is small in area with modest accommodations (double bed and pull out couch) but has all the comforts of home including cable and Internet access. It is on the 4th floor of a 1900 Haussmannian building with an elevator. Located in the 15th arrondisement, it has convenient metro and bus connections. To be scheduled at mutually convenient dates. Minimum bid: $1000 Donor: Mary Ellen Kennedy B2 Two Nights for Four People in New York City Enjoy a New York weekend for four with the use of a two bedroom apartment, conveniently located at 59th St. and 2nd Ave. - one block from Bloomingdales! The apartment is on the 16th floor with great city views. It is an easy walk to Central Park and Broadway. Weekend to be chosen at a mutually agreeable time. Minimum bid: $600 Donor: Cindy & Bill Krause B3 Balthazar in New York Gift Certificate Dine at the New York critics' pick - Balthazar on Spring St. in lower Manhattan. This $300 gift certificate will get you fine food in a congenial atmosphere. What the critics say, “Balthazar is his (Keith McNally’s) masterpiece, an evocation of a Paris brasserie that outglows anything within Brie-tossing distance of the Seine.” Minimum bid: $200 Donor: Janie &Tony Martignetti B4 Three Bedroom Condo at Eagle-Vail, Colorado Spend six nights in a condominium one minute from Beaver Creek and 10 minutes from Vail. The condo has three bedrooms, sleeps 8, covered parking, a pool and a hot tub. Great for skiers but this area is terrific in any season. To be scheduled at mutually convenient dates. The stay is from Sunday night to Saturday morning. Minimum bid: $1500 Donor: Ted & Cathy Pomeroy B5 Cottage for a Week at Spanish Wells Spanish Wells is an island just off Aleuthera in the Bahamas. It's not for those who need night life and entertainment but if you love beaches and the sea and cottage living, this is for you. The house, a historic abaco pine from the early 1900's, is fully equipped and sleeps five. To be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. Minimum bid: $1200 Donor: Chris Vezetinski & Sib Reppert B6 Condo Stay in New Canaan, Ct. Enjoy lovely Fairfield County in one of its prettiest towns, New Canaan. It is a short walk to the station and a 50-min. train ride to Manhattan. You can enjoy the country and the city. The stay, for one or two couples, is for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Other nights possible, to be determined and scheduled by owners after October 1st. Minimum bid: $400 Donor: Nancy & Tony Thompson B7 A Week Stay in Costa Rica One week stay at a private home in Costa Rica located in Playa Panama on the Bay of Papagyo, Guanacoste (the northwest coast). The house has two bedrooms plus private den with a sleep-sofa, 3 ½ baths, a private swimming pool and lap pool on premises, and a Jacuzzi and outdoor shower. It is 30-minutes from the new Liberia International Airport. Views of the Pacific Ocean; 5-min. drive to the beaches. Available 4/15 – 12/15 or by special arrangement. Minimum bid: $1000 Donor: Joan & Phil Weinstein B8 A Stay at Lake Mansfield Trout Club One night for two couples or two nights for one couple at the Lake Mansfield Trout Club in Stowe, Vermont with meals included. The club is rustic (bath down the hall) and its fly fishing iscatch and release. Drinking only in the cocktail room or one's room and no wine with dinner. To be reserved based on availability between June and October, 2009 Minimum bid: $400 Donor: Jim & Nan Laird B9 A Stay at the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston Treat yourself to a luxurious two night stay for two at the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston. The hotel is convenient to Fenway Park and all that Boston has to offer. Included are two breakfasts. The stay is subject to availability and does not include gratuities nor incidental expenses. The offer expires in June 2015. Minimum bid: $1000 Donor: Hotel Commonwealth B10 Sail & Gourmet Lunch on Long Island Sound Sail the lovely Long Island Sound and enjoy a gourmet lunch. The boat leaves from Greenwich, Ct. Minimum bid: $275 Donor: Bill & Janet Adams B11 Day Sail on a 32' Herreshoff for Four Enjoy lunch and a sail on a historic Herreshoff, the NAIAD. The trip is for four people and leaves from Westport. Minimum bid: $300 Donor: Woody & Charlotte Underwood B12 Half Day Sail Enjoy going where the wind takes you and feel the wind in your hair. This day sail for two is with an experienced sailor who knows the waters. Minimum bid: $150 Donor: Kit & Swift Laurence B13 David Cole Osprey Tour of the Westport Estuaries With David Cole as your guide, learn about the osprey that make their homes in the Westport rivers. See the nests and young osprey. The trip is for four people and must be scheduled by mid September. Minimum bid: $100 Donor: David Cole B14 New Bedford Harbor Tour for 4 Board the Acushnet and enjoy a 70 minute harbor tour seeing the Schooner Ernestina, the hurricane barrier, Palmer's Island lighthouse, and more. Good until Sept 1, 2009 Minimum bid: $30 Donor: Whaling City Expeditions B15 Weekday Balloon Adventure for 2 See the beautiful Westport coast and rivers from a hot air balloon run by Balloon Adventures of New Bedford. Good for two people on any weekday. Minimum bid: $400 Donor: David Gifford, Balloon Adventures of New Bedford B16 Boat House Row Dinner Enjoy an elegant, multi-course dinner for 8 in the Laird pergola (weather permitting). The food, the wine, and the setting would make Jacques Pépin green with envy. To be scheduled at a mutually convenient date. Minimum bid: $800 Donor: Nan & Jim Laird, Joan & Jon O'Brien, Celeste & Jack Penney and Sally & Bill Wyatt B17 Gourmet Supper Cruise for Four Four guests will sail on a beautiful Marshall Sanderling, the LauraDee. Martha Sears will be your expert guide to the ever changing, ever beautiful east branch of the Westport River. A six course al fresco supper with wine prepared by Jane Loos will be served on board. Minimum bid: $500 Donor: Martha Sears and Jane Loos B18 Bistro Dinner for Four at the Westporter Invite some friends and enjoy a great dinner with a bottle of wine at the Westporter, a local culinary landmark. Minimum bid: $100 Donor: Janice Dey B19 Gift Certificate for the Boat House Restaurant in Tiverton, R.I. Sit looking out over the bay and enjoy a fine meal with wine. This $100 gift certificate will mean a memorable evening. Minimum bid: $75 Donor: Newport Harbor Corporation B20 $100 Gift certificate for Crowther's Restaurant Try traditional local dining at Crowther's under new management with new décor and a new menu. Minimum bid: $50 Donor: Ken Lewis & Eric Monte, Crowther's Restaurant B21 Front Row Center Tickets to the Metropolitan Opera Two tickets for the November 5, 2008 new production of John Adams' Dr. Atomic which explores a momentous event in modern history, the creation of the atomic bomb. Minimum bid: $250 Donor: Wally & Helga Nichols B22 4 Tickets for the Providence Singers Enjoy a seasonal tradition at the December 20, 2008 performance of Handel's Messiah at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in Providence R. I. The Providence Singers will be performing with the Rhode Island Philharmonic under the direction of Andrew Clark. Not to be missed. Minimum bid: $120 Donor: Carolyn Duby & David Swift B23 Chorus Pro Musica & Dinner Enjoy a December 19, 2008 performance of A Christmas in the Southwest by the Chorus Pro Musica at the Old South Church, Copley Square, Boston. Before the concert dine at a Copley Square restaurant. The top two bidders will each receive 2 tickets for the concert and will join Chorus Pro Musica board member Peggy Stevens and her husband Jonathan for dinner before. Minimum bid: $200 Donor: Jonathan & Peggy Stevens B24 Turandot by Chorus Pro Musica and Dinner Enjoy a rare concert performance of Turandot by the Chorus Pro Musica on Sunday May 31, 2009 at Boston’s Jordan Hall at 3:00PM. It will be followed by a private reception with the soloists at Brasserie Jo and dinner with board member Peggy Stevens and her husband Jonathan. Minimum bid: $200 Donor: Peggy & Jonathan Stevens B25 Gift Certificate for Zeiterion Theatre Tickets with Wine at CORK Wine & Tapas Bar Enjoy local theater in New Bedford at the Zeiterion. This gift certificate is for selected performances in the 2008/2009 season. Then enjoy wine at CORK Wine & Tapas Bar with 2 free flights (3 selected wines). Minimum bid: $55 Donor: Zeiterion Theatre and CORK Wine &Tapas Bar B26 Huntington Theatre Company Tickets Enjoy Boston's leading professional theatre company, the Huntington, in residence at Boston University. Tickets are for the 2008/2009 season. They are not valid for Saturday evening performances or the last two weeks of a production. Minimum bid: $75 Donor: Huntington Theatre Company B27 Two Tickets to a Trinity Rep Performance Two vouchers exchangeable for tickets to a 2008/2009 Trinity Rep performance. These tickets are subject to availability and are not valid for A Christmas Carol. Minimum bid: $50 Donor: Trinity Repertory Company B28 2nd Story Theatre Tickets Enjoy regional theatre at its best with 2 tickets for a performance at the 2nd Story Theatre in Warren R.I. This season one can choose from plays by Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Lillian Hellman and others. The tickets are for Wednesday and Thursday in the summer and Thursday and Sunday afternoon in the winter season. Valid until August 9, 2009 Minimum bid: $30 Donor: 2nd Story Theatre B29 4 Tickets to the Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians Four box seats along the right field line are a perfect place for true Red Sox fans. The game is at 7:05PM on September 22, 2008. Bid and be there! Minimum bid: $150 Donor: Judy, Rob & Karen Hale B30 Red Sox Tickets in Pavilion Box with Parking Two tickets for Sunday August 31st when the Sox take on the Chicago White Sox at 1:35 PM. The seats are in a pavilion box and there is complementary parking with an assigned space. Minimum bid: $150 Donor: Tony & Janie Martignetti B31 Boston Red Sox Tickets, Sox vs. Orioles Two front row grandstand tickets along the left infield line to see the Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday September 3rd at 1:35 PM. Minimum bid: $70 Donor: Kate & Carroll Williamson B32 Boston Red Sox Tickets, Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays Two grandstand tickets behind home plate to see the Red Sox play the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday August 15th at 7 PM. Minimum bid: $70 Donor: Sally & Mark Harty B33 VIP Passes to MFA: Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese Four unrestricted VIP passes to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts exhibition, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese: Rivals in Renaissance Venice that runs from March 15, 2009 to July 19, 2009. The exhibition includes approximately sixty paintings from the most important museums in Europe and the United States, as well as pictures that have remained over the years in the settings for which they were painted—churches in Venice. The exhibition is sponsored jointly by the MFA and Le Louvre. Minimum bid: $50 Donor: Christine & David Root B34 VIP Passes to MFA: Art & Empire Four unrestricted VIP passes to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts exhibition, Art & Empire: Treasures from Assyria in the British Museum that runs from September 21, 2008 to January 4, 2009. The British Museum today holds the largest collection of Assyrian art outside of Iraq itself. This exhibit includes reliefs, military dress, ivory carving and furniture that illustrate the power and wealth of Assyria. Minimum bid: $50 Donor: Christine & David Root |
Goods & Services C1 Village Bicycle Gift Certificate Get the benefits of fresh air and exercise with this $250 gift certificate from Village Bicycle in Westport which is good for any purchase and has no expiration date. Minimum bid: $200 Donor: Jim LeBelle, Village Bicycle C2 Winter Boat Storage Keep your boat protected for the winter at FL Tripp & Sons, Inc. Valid for a boat up to 25' for the 2008/2009 winter. Minimum bid: $400 Donor: F. L. Tripp & Sons, Inc. C3 Hand-Painted Birchwood Picnic Basket with Two Bottles of Wine This basket is perfect for your picnic at the beach. It was hand-painted by Heidi Case and features seagulls (don't let the real ones get too close!) and sea shells. Get a head start on your picnic provisions with two bottles of wine. Minimum bid: $70 Donor: Heidi Case and Tim Pitts, Adamsville Wine & Spirits C4 WhippleTree, LLC Services Take advantage of $500 worth of tree services to improve the health and appearance of your trees. WhippleTree, LLC provides removal, clean-up, climbing, pruning, cabling, bracing and planting with the utmost regard for the natural habitat around your house. Minimum bid: $300 Donor: WhippleTree, LLC C5 Four Hours of Landscape Service Four hours of what your garden needs - stone wall building, garden design, bobcat service or water garden design and planning. Minimum bid: $400 Donor: Joe Camara Landscaping Co. C6 At Home Visit with Garden Designer Roz Weir A one and a half hour visit in your garden with designer Roz Weir. Good for one year. Minimum bid: $125 Donor: Roz Weir C7 300 Daffodils Planted Chez Vous The 300 daffodils are a real delight but having them planted for you is heavenly! Minimum bid: $200 Donor: Joan & Jim Tewksbury, Rick Peckham, Sylvan Nursery C8 Kitchen Design Consultation by beTM design Launch your kitchen design and beautification project with the expert help of beTM design. Included are a pre meeting phone consultation, an in-home meeting with measurements and photo documentation, a layout and aesthetic plan, and a second in-home meeting to present plan and discuss options and alternatives. Minimum bid: $315 Donor: beTM design & project management C9 Furniture Repair by Normand Methot Give your favorite antique some TLC with 2 hours of repair done by cabinetmaker, Normand Methot. Minimum bid: $80 Donor: Normand Methot C10 A Consultation with Michael Immel, Landscape Architect Your house will benefit from a 4 - 6 hour consultation with Michael Immel. He will provide a color sketch plan for your garden or project. Michael has a Masters of Landscape from the University of California at Berkley. Minimum bid: $500 Donor: Michael Immel, Landscape Architect, LLC, Mattapoisett C11 Five Hours of Painting or Home Improvement Work Spiff up your house with 5 hours of painting, renovation or home improvement work done by Too Tall's Painting. To be scheduled at mutually convenient dates. Minimum bid: $300 Donor: Too Tall's Painting C12 Hand-tied Saltwater Flies Improve your chances to get the big ones with six hand tied saltwater flies done by Gary Scheller who knows well what makes the big ones bite in Westport waters. Minimum bid: $25 Donor: Gary Scheller, Caddis & Co. C13 Quahog Rake & Basket Get out there and find your own dinner with tools that will make you a pro. Minimum bid: $50 Donor: Westport Marine Specialties C14 His & Hers Fleece Jackets with WRWA Membership These Lands’ End jackets are windproof, aircore Polar Fleece. They are perfect for Westport weather and guaranteed to keep you cozy in all seasons. Sizes may be exchanged at the WRWA office. If you are a WRWA member, give this membership to a friend to involve them in WRWA's vital work. Minimum bid: $70 Donor: Westport River Watershed Alliance C15 A Basket of Books by Beatrice Gormley An assortment of books for children and young adults by Beatrice Gormley. After the auction, the books will get a personalized autograph by the author. Minimum bid: $80 Donor: Beatrice Gormley C16 Autographed Copy of Farmers by Dedee Shattuck This lovely book filled with evocative images of Dartmouth's farming families will be autographed to you personally. A terrific bonus is a basket of local produce. Minimum bid: $40 Donor: The Shattuck Family C17 Premium Italian Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Use the best ingredients in your salads and sauces with a 750ml bottle of Mantagna Sacra organic olive oil and a 250ml bottle of 3 year old balsamic vinegar. Minimum bid: $25 Donor: Rosemary & Tony Melli C18 Deer Horn Lamp You'll expect to see Teddy Roosevelt (or John Wayne) stride into your living room when you have this authentic deer horn lamp. A great addition to any country house. Minimum bid: $100 Donor: Wanderers Imports C19 $30 Gift Certificate for Flint River Premium Pet Food Nourish your pets well with Flint River Premium Pet Food from American Canine at Many Paws Pet Villa, Inc. Minimum bid: $25 Donor: American Canine at Many Paws Pet Villa, Inc. C20 The Westport Necklace Keep Westport with you all year long by wearing the Westport necklace created by Sue Lentini especially for Westport and Westporters. The necklace is 18” in length, made entirely of Swarovski Crystal and is finished with a sterling, toggle clasp. An engraved, sterling tag bearing The Westport Necklace, completes the piece. Minimum bid: $50 Donor: Suzanne Lentini C21 PC or Mac Assistance In Home Get PC help from one of the best! Fix or upgrade your home system or laptop, migrate to a new PC or set up a home network. PC/Windows or Apple environments. Peter will spend a half day as a PC or Mac doctor making your system work for you. Minimum bid: $100 Donor: Peter S. Kastner C22 Portable High-Speed USB Drives Minimum bid: $75 Donor: Peter Kastner C23 Beetle Cat Silk Tie & Note Paper Wear a sign of your favorite boat and pastime year round with this colorful tie. The note cards are just right for inviting friends aboard. Minimum bid: $30 Donor: Bill Womack, Beetle, Inc. C24 Joseph Abboud Silk Ties Two silk neckties by the well known designer of men's fashions, Joseph Abboud. Minimum bid: $100 Donor: Tony Sapienza, Joseph Abboud Manufacturing, Corp C25 Joseph Abboud Silk Ties Two silk neckties by the well known designer of men's fashions, Joseph Abboud. Minimum bid: $100 Donor: Tony Sapienza, Joseph Abboud Manufacturing, Corp C26 Joseph Abboud Silk Ties Two silk neckties by the well known designer of men's fashions, Joseph Abboud. Minimum bid: $100 Donor: Tony Sapienza, Joseph Abboud Manufacturing, Corp C27 Black Lambskin This luxurious black lambskin was tanned to be machine washable. It would be an excellent area rug, car seat or on any place you want to cuddle into on a winter's night. Minimum bid: $75 Donor: Case Mill Farm C28 A Basket of Local Art, Goods and Soothing Service These gift certificates for A.S. Deams ($30), Sticks, Stones & Stars ($25), and Sisters of Solace ($25) are for some unique local businesses. Deams for the country style we love, Sticks, Stone, and Stars for a unique piece of art, and Sisters of Solace for a relaxing interlude in a busy day. Minimum bid: $50 Donor: A.S. Deams, Sticks, Stones & Stars, Sisters of Solace C29 Hummingbird Feeder of Handblown Glass This colorful feeder will be a beautiful addition to your garden as well as a sure-fire attraction for the local hummingbird population. Minimum bid: $25 Donor: John & Jennie Elias - Elias Studios C30 Pottery Vase by Roseberry Winn Pottery Add a touch of elegance with this gracefully shaped tall ceramic vase. A chic accent for any room. Minimum bid: $30 Donor: Michael Roseberry & Bruce Winn C31 Oysters and Littlenecks from Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farms Enjoy the fruits of the ocean with 2 dozen oysters and 2 dozen littlenecks. Two weeks notice is required. Minimum bid: $35 Donor: Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farms, Seth & Dorothy Garfield C32 Sid Wainer & Son Gift Certificate A $50 gift certificate for gourmet delicacies at Sid Wainer & Sons, New Bedford's world class provisioner of gourmet delicacies. Minimum bid: $40 Donor: Sid Wainer & Son C33 Lobsters from Westport Lobster Treat yourself to a feast with 4 1-1/4 lb. lobsters fresh from local waters. Minimum bid: $30 Donor: Dale Smith, Westport Lobster C34 Gift Certificate at Ellie's for $50 Enjoy a hearty country breakfast or dinner with this $50 gift certificate from Ellie's Place. Minimum bid: $40 Donor: Victor & Deanna Vieira C35 $500 Gift Certificate for Chiropractic Services This will be a gift to your body that it will really appreciate. This gift certificate is for services; any products used will be additional. Minimum bid: $250 Donor: John Colletti C36 One Hour Spa Treatment Choose from a variety of relaxing treatments - therapeutic massage, hot stone massage, muscular therapy. Any will relax and rejuvenate. A great gift to friend, family or self. Minimum bid: $35 Donor: Kathy Furze-Spencer, Spencer Muscular Therapy C37 Fitness Package from the Studio Bodspir Help yourself to get in shape with one month of classes at the BodSpir studio, a fitness consultation with a certified Personal Trainer, a CD for daily warm up and stretching, and a book on proper gardening posture and stretching. Minimum bid: $125 Donor: Bonny Phinney C38 A Day of Spa Luxury Really relax yourself with a day of spa treatments at Sisters Hair & Skin Care, Inc. in Mattapoisett. Relieve tension and treat the whole body with a massage, facial, manicure and pedicure. Minimum bid: $125 Donor: Paula Church C39 Soothing One Hour Massage Be good to yourself with a relaxing massage that is good for both the body and the spirit. Minimum bid: $45 Donor: Shirley Prior, Inner Wisdom, Tiverton R.I. C40 One Hour Therapeutic Massage Relax and enjoy an hour of healthful massage by Tracy Hawes at Adamsville Healing Arts on Main Road in Westport. Gift Certificate must be used by August 2009. Minimum bid: $60 Donor: Tracy Hawes C41 Membership in The Second Half This membership will allow you to take any of the courses offered by The Second Half. Poetry, music, birding, language are a few of the choices. The institute is run under the sponsorship of U Mass Dartmouth and most classes are held in Fall River. Minimum bid: $125 Donor: The Second Half: Lifelong Learning Institute C42 Cast Iron Bookends - Love Birds Make even the practical exciting and artistic with these useful and attractive hand painted bookends. Minimum bid: $30 Donor: Courtyards C43 Silk Jacket Details at the Gala Donor: Janet Egan C44 Sailors Valentine This lovely valentine, Compass Rose, is handcrafted in an octagonal 8-inch American Walnut frame surrounding a nautical motif intricatley fashioned from various shells Minimum bid: $150 Donor: Cindy West C45 5 Hours of Architectural and Design Consultation The husband and wife team, Bill & Jeanne Kendall, are architect and interior and landscape designer. They will visit your property and consult on your remodeling or new construction project. Their work has been featured in Architectural Digest. For southeast coast area. Minimum bid: $300 Donor: Kendall Associates |