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Live Auction Items
Primary Class (NS) Handmade Quilt
Don’t miss out on this quilt made of squares with the children’s handprints! A cute, sentimental and warm memory of your child’s year in the North Star Children’s House. 100% cotton washable quilt in blue, orange and yellow. Truly a one-of-a-kind delight! Value: $150 Beginning Bid: $100
Primary Class (SC) Handmade Quilt
Don’t miss out on this quilt made of squares with the children’s handprints! A cute sentimental and warm memory of your child’s year in the Southern Cross Children’s House. 100% cotton washable quilt in blue, green and purple. Truly a one-of-a-kind delight! Value: $150 Beginning Bid: $100
Overnight Babysitting
Truly a parent’s dreams come true! Feel safe knowing that your children are in good hands with RMS’s very own Toddler Directress, Mrs. Brenda Mooney. She will lovingly watch your little ones as you have a night away (from 5 pm to 3 pm the following day.) Any Friday or Saturday prior to June 11th, take a break and get away. Use the time as you please...a night in New York City, an evening at the Greenbriar, a wedding you need to attend? Let “Ms. Brenda” assist in making your evening worry free! One caveat though, you must live within 1 hour from Old Town Manassas to be eligible! Value: $220 Beginning Bid: $110 Donated by Mrs. Brenda Mooney
Vacation Week At Savannah House (1 Week)
Located in beautiful and historic Savannah, Georgia, this roomy and authentically restored Victorian home is in the heart of one of the most popular historic cities on the East Coast. Fit with every modern amenity, this home is the perfect blend of antebellum charm and up to date comfort and convenience. Three bedrooms, two baths, sleeps up to eight. Available most weeks. Value: $1500. Beginning Bid: $700. Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Linton
5-Night Vacation Home on the Chesapeake Bay
Enjoy a 5-night, 5-star vacation on the Chesapeake Bay, in this truly palatial vacation home. With water views from every window, this 4-BR, 5-BA home allows you to watch the sun rise AND set over the beautiful bay. All the amenities and activities one could hope for on a vacation like this (pool table, hot tub, sail boat, motor boat, fishing poles and golf cart),not to mention the unmatched privacy of a home on the point. Located on the Bay in Hayes, VA, just a short trip to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, historic Yorktown, VA Beach. Expires 5/31/13. Blackout dates: Memorial Day weekend, June 2012, Columbus Day & Labor Day Weekends. Estimated value: $2,000 Beginning Bid: $1,000 Donated by the O’Keefe Family
Atrium Prayer Table Starter Kit
Let your family enjoy a prayer table of their own. This Atrium Environment package includes Liturgical cloths, candles, candlestick holders and snuffer, pillow for Bible, and more! Perfect for bringing the light of Christ into your home. Value Estimated at $150 Beginning Bid: $80 Donated by Renaissance Atrium Families and Catechists.
Wood Stable & Hand-Sculpted Figures crafted by Elementary Students
Made by RMS Elementary students is a beautiful wood stable with hand-sculpted ceramic clay figurines and a poetry prayer book. By elementary students and the Wood Family. Value: Priceless! Begnning Bid: $100
Silent Auction Items
There are 69 numbered silent auction items listed in this program.
1. Welcome Baby Basket/Bag
A wonderful way to welcome a new baby! Welcome baby bag includes baby bath towel, bath soap & caddy, lotion, toy, board books, baby remembrance book, nursing cover all in a bag. Also includes $25 Gift Code for use at Abby’s Lane, a one-stop shop for all things--cloth diapering, baby-wearing, shoes, accessories and more! Redeem online or in Manassas store. Value: $125 Beginning Bid: $60 Donated by Fran Van de Voorde, Máire Maher, and Abby’s Lane, LLC
2. Quality Elementary Children’s Books Basket
The perfect addition to your library for your elementary-aged children, expand their vocabulary AND their horizons. Includes a handmade RMS tote! A treasure to enjoy now and for years to come. Value: $150 Beginning Bid: $75 Donated by the Renaissance Atrium Families
3. Quality Primary Children’s Books
The perfect starter library for your little ones, to enjoy now and for years to come. Read-aloud with them these classics, and watch as they blossom into little readers themselves. Also includes magnetic bookmarks! Value: $80 Beginning Bid: $40 Donated by Renaissance Atrium Families
4. Prayer Table Accessory Bundle
A perfect start-up or addition to your family prayer table! Accessories include prayer cloth, rosaries and booklets, advent candles, cloth and prayer cards and Lenten items as well! Value: $100 Beginning Bid: $50 Donated by Fran Van de Voorde
5. Babysitting
Take some time for yourself and leave the children in the care of a babysitter for four hours! Josefa Gonzales, age 15, is CPR-certified with many hours of experience watching small children. Blackout dates include April 13, 14, 15, 20, 21. Value: $30 Beginning Bid: $15 Donated by Josefa Gonzalez
6. Travel/Toddler Pillow with 13 Seasonal Pillowcases
Perfect for year-round sleeping fun! Thirteen seasonal pillowcases for a travel/toddler-sized pillow--one for each month plus a bonus birthday pillowcase! Pillow included. Sleep tight! Value: $50 Beginning Bid: $25 Donated by Kathi Pollard
7. The Little Gym of Gainesville 1-Year Family Membership
Annual Family Membership allows your family to participate in classes and fun extras, plus receive discounts on Parents Survival Nights & birthday parties. Four consecutive classes: choose a class that fits your child’s age level and interests (Parent/child classes, gymnastics (3-6yrs & 6-12yrs), dance (3-6 yrs), karate (4-6), sports skills (3-6yrs). Value: $133 Beginning Bid: $65 Donated by The Little Gym of Gainesville
8. Learn to Knit! “Knitivity” Set and Needlecraft Mitten Starter Kit
Adorable hand-knitted nativity figures including the Holy Family, the shepherds, wise men, and the angel. Includes the book “Knitivity: Create Your Own Christmas Scene”. Mitten starter kit includes one lavender ball of yarn, 2 sets of needles and instruction book to make mittens. Value: $43 Beginning Bid: $20 Donated by Laura Close and Old Town Needlecrafts
9. Chocolate & Wine Picnic Basket with Toddler Handprint Picnic Blanket
“Moderation in all things... Including moderation.” (Attributed to Mark Twain). Indulge and pamper yourself with this basket of fine wines and gourmet chocolates, the perfect palliative for the soul after a tough week. Treat yourself or someone you love, but be sure to share! This is a basket to be enjoyed with good company. Value: $125 Beginning Bid: $65 Donated by RMS Infant/Toddler Environment Families
10. Lessons in French, Art, Archery or Romano-Celtic Spear-Throwing by Mr. Mooney!
Your guide will be our very own Mr. Tim Mooney - but you get to choose the journey. Romano-Celtic spear-throwing and Archery? French lessons? Art lessons? You choose where you want to go. Four 45 minute private sessions, for up to four participants. Available weekdays after school, or Saturdays through June 2012. Estimated Value: $120 Beginning Bid: $60 Donated by Tim Mooney
11. Game Night/Snow Day Basket
There’s nothing like a game night to bring families together. This basket, provided by the Elementary families, has all the classics and a bunch of great new family games, and more! Fun for the whole family for years to come. Value: $240. Beginning Bid: $120. Donated by Elementary Environment Families.
12. Montessori At Home Basket
Start the little ones in your life off right with this “For Small Hands” gift basket. Donated by the Northstar families, this basket contains everything needed to get your little ones started. Perfect for a family with young children or a grandparent who wishes to have such items for their own home when the kiddos come by for a visit. Basket includes wooden tangram puzzle, balancing tower, science magnetics & book, flatware set, sort shapes & lacing, fandex family field guide, durable juice glass set, child-sized yard tools and more! . Truly a wonderful way to bring Montessori practices into your own home! Value Estimated at $150 Beginning Bid: $75 Donated by Renaissance Northstar Children’s House Families
13. Mommy & Me in the Kitchen Basket!
Fun in the kitchen with your little ones! Mommy & Me kitchen basket includes mommy & me apron set, children’s kitchen utensils and a $50 Wegmans Gift Card. Value: $110 Beginning Bid: $55 Donated by Sara Pagano and Wegmans
14. Fire Truck Ride To RMS!
A child’s dream! Catch a ride to RMS with siblings or friends on a Manassas Fire Truck! Up to 4 children can ride on a Manassas City Fire Truck! If you live within city limits, the fire truck will come to pick up your children at your house. If you live outside the city limits, you can bring your children to the fire station on Centreville Rd to catch a ride to RMS! Available any weekday. Redeem by the end of current school year. Value: $100 Beginning Bid: $50 Donated by City of Manassas Fire and Rescue and Manassas Volunteer Fire Department
15. Washington Nationals Autographed Wilson Ramos Baseball
Get your MLB Memorabilia! Own this autographed Major League Baseball authentic Wilson Ramos baseball! Value: $85 Beginning Bid: $40 Donated by Washington Nationals Baseball Club
16. Four Tickets to Navy Football Home Game, $100 Gift Certificate to Rams Head Tavern and 2 adult & 2 youth Navy football hats
Enjoy a day of family, football and food! Includes four tickets to a Navy Home Football game during the 2012 Football season. Choice of games include Sept 22 (VMI), Sept 29 (San Jose State), Oct 20 (Indiana-Homecoming), Nov 3 (Florida Atlantic), Nov 17 (Texas State). Eat at a local favorite Rams Head Tavern with your $100 gift certificate. Also included is 2 adult and 2 youth Navy football hats. Expires 11/17/2012. Donation delivered to RMS by Feb 21, 2012. Value: $200 Beginning Bid: $100 Donated by Matthew and Krista Schroer
17. Golf at the Country Club of Fairfax
“Golf for three at the Country Club of Fairfax. Enjoy an afternoon on the links at the prestigious Country Club of Fairfax, one of the finest private clubs in Northern Virginia. Dates and times to be arranged with your host, Deal Hudson. Expires 12/31/2012 Value: $300 Beginning Bid: $150 Donated by Deal Hudson
18. FBI Basket
Official Federal Bureau of Investigation gift basket includes logo items: blankets, travel mug, baseball cap, book on history of the FBI, “The Vault” containing most recent stories just released and a deck of playing cards. Value: $135 Beginning Bid: $65 Donated by Mollie Halpern
19. World War II Era British Memorabilia
Does your home or office sometimes seem like a war zone? This set of classic WWII-Era British Memorabilia will help set the proper tone--stiff upper lip! Includes metal wall plaque & two mugs for tea. Value: $75 Beginning Bid: $40 Donated by Jeb and Laura Linton
20. Hand Crafted Modern Arts & Crafts Side Table
A beautiful modern take on traditional Arts & Crafts style furniture, this side table made of solid walnut will be a lovely accent in your home. Handmade in Virginia. Value: $150 Beginning Bid: $75 Donated by Don Pollard
21. Framed Great Seal of the United States
Professionally framed vintage print of the Great Seal of the United States. Features the Great Seal of the United States in color foil-etch and a brief story describing the seal and its origins. Approx. 18x14 in. Value: $200 Beginning Bid: $100 Donated by Langford Insurance Agency
22. IKEA Pickup/Delivery/Setup
My Truck Buddy, a local moving company specializing in small moves/deliveries, will provide IKEA Delivery Service including pick up & delivery (within 20 miles of downtown Manassas) of your IKEA order plus 1-hr assembly time. Additional assembly time can be purchased separately. Service does not include purchase of IKEA items. Coordinate with MTB for schedule availability. Free delivery limited to orders that fit in pickup truck. For larger orders requiring more than one guy, cost of second person is $25/hr. $20 for extra assembly. Value: $225 Beginning Bid: $100 Donated by Chris and Judie Jolma
23. Professional Carpet Cleaning
There’s cleaning, and then there is deep cleaning. Enhance your spring cleaning efforts this year with professional carpet cleaning services for up to four areas of carpet. Value: $150 Beginning Bid: $75 Donated by Dynamic Carpet Care
24. In-Home Computer Help
“Forget the geek squad! Terri Egan, a computer specialist with a computer science degree and 20 years of experience in the industry, will come to your home and help you with your computers. Assistance and troubleshooting with such things as back-up and online storage; training; computer tune-up; data recovery; email setup; hardware & software installation; hardware repair; PC hookup; printer setup & troubleshooting; wireless networking; general technology consultation. Value: $200 Beginning Bid: $100 Donated by Terri Egan
25. “Art From Waste” Artwork Display
Award-winning Art From Waste - made by 5-yr old student at RMS…artwork won contest with over 400 entries sponsored by the Optimist Club of Manassas Value: $50 Beginning Bid: $25 Donated by Niki Vivek
26. Christmas Basket
Lovely Christmas Basket - Festive ceramic bowl with 2 matching tall ceramic mugs, mint truffle candle, nutcracker snow globe and white candle with ring. Value: $50 Beginning Bid: $25 Donated by Anaritha Gonzalez
27. Halloween Decor Basket
Fun Halloween Décor Basket includes adorable size 12-month happy dragon Halloween costume, door hanger, candle, jack-o-lantern candy holder and picture frame and tabletop décor item. Value: $50 Beginning Bid: $25 Donated Anaritha Gonzalez
28. Wreaths for the Year
Bring a festive touch to your home throughout the year, with these six handmade wreaths. Valentine’s Day, Spring, 4th of July/Memorial Day, Fall/Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years, your home will reflect the beauty and joy of ALL the seasons of the year! Value: $250 Beginning Bid: $120 Donated by Sharon Linares, Casi Krog, Sara Pagano, Kathy Wood
29. Beautiful Patterned Silk Saree & Fabric from India
Enjoy the soft, luster and supple feel of silk! And the absorbent quality keeps the body comfortable in all seasons. Used for all types of garments like sarees, shirts, skirts, blouses, suits, gown, etc. Silk fabric is also used in home furnishing products, giving the room a luxurious look: sheets, pillowcases, and throws. The smaller fabric is perfect for making a girl’s party dress/gown. The saree can be worn as is, or the fabric used for a variety of garments or household items. Value: $135 Beginning Bid: $70 Donated by Niki Vivek and Maanasi Balarkrishnan
30. Spring Wreath
Beautiful Spring Wreath adorned with bursting yellow sunflowers and butterflies--a wonderful accent for your home. Value: $45 Beginning Bid: $20 Donated by the Flower Gallery of Manassas
31. Custom Pencil Portrait with Frame
Pencil drawing from a photo (portrait) framed. Need 3 photos and I will select the one best suited to translate to pencil. Please allow 2-3 weeks from reception of photo to completion. Value: $50 Beginning Bid: $25 Donated by Annie Scheetz
32. Manassas Ballet Theatre Half-Season Membership
Experience the fine arts with this Orchestra-Level Half Season membership for two (2) people. Performances include Peter and the Wolf and More, and Swan Lake by the Manassas Ballet Theatre at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. The newly opened Hylton Performing Arts Center is located right here in Manassas, and the ballet company is the largest and only professional one of its kind in northern Virginia. Value: $180 Beginning Bid: $90 Donated by Manassas Ballet Theatre
33. International Wine of the Month Club
Enjoy your wine as much as Bacchus did? Then this membership has everything to satisfy your palate. The Opera House Gift & Gourmet in Old Town Manassas is filled with tasty delights...wine, gifts, and chocolates to name a few. As a wine club member, you will receive a specially selected bottle of wine each month for Six (6) months. In addition, you’ll receive a 10% discount on all wines carried in the store and access to special in-store tasting events. Value: $150 Beginning Bid: $75 Donated by The Opera House Gift & Gourmet
34. Personal Chef for a Night
Wave good-bye to kitchen drudgery for a day with this dinner for four to six people prepared in your home by Bethany Sargis, who was trained at L’Academie de Cuisine, the premier culinary institute in the Washington, DC area. The menu will be developed and ingredients purchased based on the winner’s cuisine preferences. Value: $250 Beginning Bid: $125 Donated by Bethany Sargis
35. Date Night Package
A date to remember! Start early and enjoy a romantic day or evening with your sweetheart! Head over to Arlington where you will be whisked away on a Washington By Water cruise for two! Take in the splendor of America’s monuments in Washington from Old Town Alexandria. Stopover in Georgetown allows for shopping and sight-seeing. Return to Alexandria and head over to Arlington to enjoy fine Asian cuisine at P.F. Chang’s in Arlington with a $75 gift card. Value: $125 Beginning Bid: $60 Donated by P.F. Changs China Bistro and Potomac Riverboat Company
36. Learn to Speak Spanish Classes
Brush up on your Spanish, or finally fulfill that promise to yourself to learn a new language. Offered by a native speaker, your children and you can get a jump-start on being bi-lingual. Value: $100 Beginning Bid: $50 Donated by Veronica Patino
37. Home-made Indian Cuisine (Vegetarian) - Carry-Out Dinner for 4-6
Pick up a Dinner for a family of 4-6 to go! Home cooked authentic Indian cuisine. Your choice of mild, medium, spicy or hot vegetarian (no meat, no eggs) meal will include appetizer, main dish, side dish, drink & homemade egg-less cake. Pickup in Manassas area. Call a week in advance to arrange pickup. Expires May 2012. Value: $75 Beginning Bid: $35 Donated by Maanasi Balakrishnan
38. Custom Gourmet Cake by Girl Meets Cake
Celebrate your special occasion with a one-of-a-kind custom, gourmet cake from Girl Meets Cake! You’ll receive a beautiful 1-tier cake with fondant figures and decorations customized to fit your celebration’s theme. Expires 2-1-13. Value: $75 Beginning Bid: $35 Donated by Girl Meets Cake
39. Old Town Manassas Sweets, Eats & Shopping Fun!
Okra’s Cajun Creole Restaurant Gift Card $25. “The Things I Love” $20 Gift Card. Gifts for the home. Upscale home décor for every room and every season! Persnickety Cakes Gift Card $15. Value: $60 Beginning Bid: $30 Donated by “The Things I Love” & Okra’s Restaurant, Persnickety Cakes
40. Homemade Desserts for a Year
Who can pass up homemade desserts delivered to your door! Monthly home-baked desserts delivered to your home/business (12 deliveries). One glass dessert plate to keep with first month of desserts (displayed at auction) plus 11 future deliveries (Mar 2012 - Jan 2013, local delivery area only). Various desserts made fresh and delivered monthly. Each dessert will be different, made with seasonal ingredients. Value: $150 Beginning Bid: $75 Donated by Erin Indahl-Fink
41. Shop and Dine Gift Card Bundle
A steal of a deal! Several dining experiences and shopping to boot! Gift cards and bonus coupons can be used for dining at favorite local chains including Longhorn Steakhouse, Chilis, Uno’s Chicago Grill and the Olive Garden. Plus, go on a $100 spending spree at Target! Value: $275 Beginning Bid: $140 Donated by Longhorn Steakhouse, Chili’s, Uno’s Chicago Grill, Olive Garden
42. Irish Comfort Basket
Direct from the auld sod, and lovingly prepared by Mrs. Erica Fusco, Country Kildare, this basket provides all the necessaries for comfort during the long, wet winters of Ireland. Irish tea, tea pot and tea napkin, $50 in gift certificates to McMahon’s pub, and everything else required for the Irish good life. Value: $160. Beginning Bid: $80. Donated by Erica Fusco
43. Tranquility Day Spa Gift Certificate
A Day At The Spa! Enjoy an entire day of being pampered with full salon and spa services at Tranquility Day Spa & Salon. Choose from salon services, massage therapy, facial and body treatments, nail services, etc. Expires 1/13/2013 Value: $250. Beginning Bid: $125. Donated by Jeanine Fehrman and Tranquility Day Spa & Salon
44. Custom Necklace, Bracelet & Earring Set (Azure)
Visions of Azure! Beautiful three-strand French blue necklace, bracelet, and earrings featuring sterling silver accent pieces. The necklace closes with a complimenting designer clasp; the bracelet has a sterling silver toggle clasp. A stunning ensemble! Value: $175. Beginning Bid: $80.
45. Earrings for Every Occasion
Four pair of earrings featuring a variety of colors to accent every outfit! Earring bases are sterling silver or 14K gold plate. A must have for every woman! Value: $120. Beginning Bid: $60. Donated by Ranee Rotter
46. Custom Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set (Gold)
A Touch of Gold! This necklace, bracelet, and earring set features beads in gold tones, tortoise, and black. The earrings are made of cube-shaped beads and gold toned accents. Versatile set for business and evening wear! Value: $145. Beginning Bid: $75. Donated by Ranee Rotter
47. Skagen Steel Watch-Ladies
Danish-inspired design made with crystallized Swarovski elements. Skagen Steel--Danish inspired ultra-slim design; adjustable mesh band with safety clasp, Made with CRYSTALLIZED (TM) Swarovski Elements. 100% nickel safe stainless steel. Water resistant up to 100 ft. Value: $100. Beginning Bid: $50. Donated by Maanasi Balakrishnan
48. Bath & Body Works Basket
Bath & Body Works Basket includes hand sanitizer, lotion, 2 candles with votive, antibacterial soap and body spray. Value: $50. Beginning Bid: $25. Donated by Anaritha Gonzalez
49. Professional Massage Therapy
Heals the body, calms the mind, renews the spirit. One-Hour massage with a nationally certified massage therapist Jennifer Gerber. Jennifer’s specialties include hot stone therapy, Swedish/deep tissue massage and a myofascial release. Value: $80. Beginning Bid: $40. Donated by Jennifer Gerber, NCTBM
50. Gucci Sunglasses-Ladies
Nothing says style like Gucci - and these sunglasses are no exception. The perfect year-round accessory. Value: $150. Beginning Bid: $75.
51. Café-Au-Lait Necklace by Lia Sophia
Gorgeous adjustable 16-19 inch necklace from Lia Sophia. A warm blend of chocolate-hued glass and resin pearls makes an illustrious statement and is the ultimate in sophistication. Turn the five-strand necklace into a chic twist. Display stand not included. Value: $160. Beginning Bid: $80.
52. PR at Partners Salon Gift Certificate
Come and get a beautiful new coif! Let PR at Partners, stylist Katie, provide you with a deluxe treatment scalp massage, haircut and style. Sometimes even beauty needs a bit of assistance. Hurry in, certificate expires: Dec 31, 2012. Value $50 Beginning Bid $25 Donated by PR at Partners Salon and Spa
53. Professional Aromatherapy Massage & Naturopathy Facial for Ladies
Indulge yourself with a one-hour aromatherapy massage with aromatic oils and a one-hour naturopathy all-natural facial treatment. Whether you want to enhance your energy level and health or just escape from the trials of a long day, Sirisha’s skilled hands, pleasant personality and quiet, relaxing home environment are a winning combination. Be ready for two-hour long amazing beauty treatment, your skin will be rejuvenated and revived after this! Weekend appointments. Ladies only please. Expires Aug 2012. Value: $110. Beginning Bid: $55. Donated by Sirisha Karanam
54. Custom-Made 1st Communion Dress or Baptismal Gown
The Rites of Christian Initiation are absolutely unique events in the life of the child. With this custom-made gown, you can make these infinitely important occasions extra-special for your child and you. Made of Swiss Batiste cotton or a similar quality fabric, and working directly with the seamstress, you will have a one-of-a-kind gown to mark this once-in-a-lifetime event. Estimated value: $100 Beginning Bid: $50 Donated by Sara Pagano
55. “Generations of Love” Bracelets
Matching nana, mother and daughter bracelets. Gorgeous lampwork beads set in 3, 2, or 1 strand(s) of pink Swarovski glass pearls; each bracelet closes with a sterling silver toggle clasp. A perfect gift for the women in your life! Value: $90. Beginning Bid: $45. Donated by Ranee Rotter
56. Girls Bracelet Set
These beautiful bracelets are perfect gifts for any girls’ BFFs. Stylin’ Stones, Funky Rocks, Cool Candy and Think Pink bracelets with lobster claw clasps. Value: $60. Beginning Bid: $30. Donated by Ranee Rotter
57. Handmade Boutique-Style Hair bows for Girls held in Picture Frame Bow Holder
Perfect for your girl! Twelve sets of adorable boutique-style bows that can be worn as pigtails or singularly on either left or right side of hair. Sets include seasonal themes and are displayed in picture frame bow holder which can be hung horizontally or vertically. Value: $200. Beginning Bid: $100. Donated by Little Maddie Bird
58. Zumba Exhilarate DVD Experience
Shed the Pounds! Feel the Rush! The Zumba® Fitness Exhilarate™ DVD collection is revolutionizing the at-home fitness experience with seven electrifying ways to lose weight and stay fit! This collection includes 7 DVDs, a pair of one-pound Zumba® Toning Sticks to boost your routines and the Exhilarate program guide, which has easy-to-follow guides, dietary tips and much more. Value: $90. Beginning Bid: $45. Donated by Sharon Linares
59. Fitness Boot Camp with Trainer Rhys Franck
Welcome to Boot Camp! Boot Camp Drill Instructor Rhys Franck is a highly qualified, motivational fitness professional who will guide you and your body to a new you. Whatever your goals may be, he will help you achieve them. Whether you are just starting out with a training program or you are a seasoned veteran, the Boot Camp program sessions (3) can be tailored to fit your needs. Re-energize your workout, your body and your mind. Value: $387. Beginning Bid: $170. Donated by Rhys Franck
60. One Month Karate Classes w/Uniform and Speed Chucks
American Kenpo Karate Academy - one month free Karate classes for adult or child. Includes uniform (pickup at first class) and speed chucks. Expires 8/31/13 Value: $50. Beginning Bid: $25. Donated by American Kenpo Karate Academy
61. Cultured Vegetable Class
Want the benefits of raw, fermented food but never had the luck or courage to try it yourself? Learn all the do’s and don’ts from someone who has done it for years. Class for up to 4 people. Sat afternoons only. Go home with 2 qts each! Value: $164. Beginning Bid: $80. Donated by Kristina Mirus
62. Kitchen Essentials Basket
This basket contains all the essentials for a well-appointed kitchen, from the basics to some specialty items. A must-have for any household, perfect for the accomplished chef, or the aspiring cook. Value: $330. Beginning Bid: $170. Donated by Southern Cross Children’s House Families
63. “Grow Your Own Vegetable Garden” Consultation and Starter Kit
Learn to grow your own vegetable garden with a personal consultation and follow-up visit, and starter kit! Your personal consultant is an avid veteran gardener with years of experience (pesticide-free!). You will have two 2-hour sessions at your home including garden layout, soil prep, harvesting and maintenance. Also included is a starter kit including seeds for tomatoes, garlic, peppers, eggplant & herbs, also soil kit test, plant labels, gloves, 10 small fiber pots, and a Harvest Gardener book. Will travel within 25 miles of downtown Manassas. Value: $75. Beginning Bid: $40. Donated by Romina Wright
64. Laconiko Olive Oils Basket by The Pure Olive
One bottle each of Laconiko Basil, Garlic, Lemon, Orange and Rosemary infused olive oil. Includes Mary Judge dipping dish, chocolate savories and olive oil soap--all handmade. Value: $135. Beginning Bid: $65. Donated by The Pure Olive
65. Wildtree Basket
Put yourself in control of what goes onto your family’s table. By using our unique herb & spice blends and mixes, you can provide for you and your family very healthful meals that taste great, are quick and easy to prepare and do not have the hydrogenated fats, preservatives, artificial flavors and additives in the packaged food you find in the store. Value: $50. Beginning Bid: $25. Donated by Wildtree
66. Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center 6-Month Membership
Enjoy one of Northern Virginia’s best places for fitness! Your 6-month membership includes access to leisure and lap pools, cardio and strength training areas, over 150 weekly group fitness sessions, running track, hot tub, sauna and many other services! Water bottle and Towel included! Exp. Feb 1, 2013. Value: $321. Beginning Bid: $150. Donated by The Freedom Center
67. Arbonne Gift Basket
Arbonne gift basket is filled with botanically-based products that are pure, safe and beneficial. Includes anti-aging men’s and women’s sample packs, shampoo & conditioner, hand lotion, foot cream, liquid foundation sample pack, lipsaver, protein shake mix, fruit chews and immunity booster, mini sea salt scrubs, and sea source detox hair must sample. Value: $110. Beginning Bid: $55. Donated by Amy Rodina for Arbonne
68. Photography Package
Capture life’s most precious moments with this amazing photography package! It includes a 2-hr photo shoot with fine art photographer Stephanie Ascari at a location of your choice (within 20 miles of downtown Manassas), a $100 photo print credit, plus $25 cash for use toward prints. Also included is a beautiful dark brown frame with mat, and an Uppercase Living Vinyl wall quote: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away”! Value: $525. Beginning Bid: $250. Donated by Stephanie Ascari Photography, Deb & Lee Indahl, and the Fink Family
69. Organic, Custom Butchered Lamb
Enjoy a Briarmead Farm organic pasture-raised, custom-butchered lamb. This high quality, tender lamb is sure to delight and is guaranteed to be no older than six months old. Mother’s milk and high quality forage has been its sole diet. Available for Fall 2012. Truly a unique and enjoyable item. Item Value: $250 Beginning Bid: $125 Donated by Briarmead Farm
Mystery Boxes
For the low price of $20, surprise yourself with one of our mystery bags. Take away the stress of bidding on a particular item, and let the “chips fall where they may”.
All mystery box items are valued at $20 or above.