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2019 Auction Catalog Live Auction Bed and Breakfast, Lehigh Acres, FL (16) Up to 2 people may enjoy our guest room with a queen bed and adjacent private bath for a week (6 nights, 7 days). Date TBA sometime in January - March. Explore Ft Myers and the Gulf coast from our condo located on the 18th hole in a private golf community. The pool is right across the street. Donors: David and Nancy Hutchins, dhutchins471@comcast.net, nhutchins471@comcast.net, (301)668-8213 Date: TBA Offered for 2 people, Total value: $600.00. Bidding starts at $400.00 per person Stargazing from an Observatory (17) Join me in my Orionis Observatory in Middletown for an evening of enjoying the beauty of the night sky. We'll use my 11 inch telescope (and maybe others) to look at stars, star clusters, galaxies, nebulae, planets (Uranus & Neptune) and even the Moon (the latter if on the rain date). This is a single night event and the date is fixed at Friday Nov 22nd with a rain date of Friday Dec 6th. If the weather does not cooperate on the primary or rain dates, I will discuss the structures of the Moon and Sun inside our home on the rain date. I can accommodate no more than 10 people. Bidding starts @ $25/person. Donor: Stephen Berte, atnberte@gmail.com, 301-788-4101 Donors: Stephen Berte, atnberte@gmail.com, 3017884101 Date: 11/22/19 Offered for 10 people, Total value: $250.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 per person Storytelling 101 Class (18) We all have stories to tell. But sometimes, we do not know where to begin. This class is designed to facilitate the live, true storytelling process, from beginning to end, starting from nothing and ending up with one performance-ready story. There will be five classes, 2 hours at a time. Each class will focus on a specific step in the process, starting with finding, then crafting, editing, practicing and, finally, performing the story. A performance night will be mutually chosen and agreed to by class members and UUCF staff. If you like The Moth or StoryCorps, you will love this! Every Saturday March 7 through April 4 18 years and older are welcome to participate. Juliet Hutchings has been telling and teaching live true stories since 2010. Trained by the good folks at Story District in Washington, DC, Juliet took those skills to Rwanda and taught live storytelling in Kigali and then in Cape Town, South Africa. She looks very forward to helping guide you on your storytelling journey! Donors: Juliet Hutchings, julierue@gmail.com, 2023400312 Date: 03/07/20 Offered for 8 people, Total value: $320.00. Bidding starts at $40.00 per person Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 1
2019 Auction Catalog Ice Cream Social in the Garden (19) Build your own Sundae with a wide choice of Ice Cream and Toppings. The garden will be lovely at this time so we can admire the flowers and greenery while eating Ice Cream. Rain or shine. 10 People. $15/person. Sunday, June 28th, 2-5 PM Donor: Susan Berte, susanjb52@gmail.com, (301) 788-2325 Date: 6/28/20 Sunday Donors: Stephen and Susan Berte, atnberte@gmail.com, susanjb52@gmail.com, (301)788-2325 Date: 06/28/20 Offered for 10 people, Total value: $150.00. Bidding starts at $15.00 per person Welcome Summer Brunch (20) Enjoy brunch after church with friends from UUCF. David and Nancy loved doing a New Year's Brunch for years, but having become snowbirds, they invite you to welcome in summer. Brunch will be served buffet style from noon to 3 PM. Children may attend with their parents for no additional cost. Donors: David and Nancy Hutchins, dhutchins471@comcast.net, nhutchins471@comcast.net, 3016688213 Date: 06/14/20 Offered for 22 people, Total value: $600.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 per person Celebrate Summer with Grilled Filet Mignon Dinner and Pool Party (21) Join us for fun filled evening with a dip in the pool and a gourmet grilled filet mignon dinner with fine wines and beers. Donors: Karen Russell and Scott Norris, 1ceramicat@comcast.net, senorris1@icloud.com, (301) 834-3884 Date: 07/18/20 Offered for 10 people, Total value: $800.00. Bidding starts at $40.00 per person You Choose the Sermon Topic! (22) Your chance to hear Rev. Carl preach a sermon on whatever subject you are passionate about, or think would be particularly significant or meaningful for the congregation. The highest bidder chooses a sermon topic to be preached on a Sunday morning sometime before next year's auction. Donors: Rev. Carl, minister@frederickuu.org, (443)949-6779 Value: $300.00. Bidding starts at $300.00 Casual Lunch After Church (23) Forget joining friends for lunch after church. Come enjoy a casual lunch at the home of David and Nancy Hutchins, featuring salads and homemade fruit pie. Donors: David and Nancy Hutchins, dhutchins471@comcast.net, nhutchins471@comcast.net, 3016688213 Date: 05/03/20 Offered for 6 people, Total value: $200.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 per person Page 2 Printed 12 January, 2021
2019 Auction Catalog Chinese Cooking Lesson (30) Three people can learn some basic Chinese dishes. Each person can invite one friend to join them at dinnertime to enjoy their creations. (Please note: only one dish is vegetarian) Event held at 8249 Waterside Court, Frederick, MD 20170 Donors: Alice and Ellen Wong, ajwong@earthlink.net, (301) 216-5135 Date: 06/06/20 Value: $100.00. Bidding starts at $20.00 Photo Shoot for family or individual(s) (35) A photography gift that will last forever. A family or individual(s) photo shoot at home or in an outdoor setting. Donor(s) will receive 1 8X10 color and 1 8X8 B&W prints and a memory card of all the photos taken. Photo session takes about 2-3 hours. Offer good until May of 2020. Donors: Roger & Maria Sobkowiak, rsobkow@yahoo.com, 7725325469 Value: $300.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 Your Very Own UUCF Parking Space (36) Don't worry about parking at UUCF! Get your very own parking space 24 - 7, rain or shine, right by the front door! Donors: UUCF, senorris1@icloud.com, Value: $1000.00. Bidding starts at $300.00 Paint Along with David and Sam Purvis (37) Join David and Sam in their art studio for an evening of painting, good food, relaxing music, and, of course, great wine. All supplies will be furnished. Donors: David and Samantha Purvis, davidepurvis@aol.com, sleapurvis@aol.com, (571)439-6192 Date: 05/09/20 Offered for 7 people, Total value: $350.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 per person Pomona's Cellar - wine tasting, Sunday May 3, 2020 (42) Pomona's Cellar will open its doors to five guests on Sunday, May 3, 2020, after the second service at UUCF. Joan Deacon will provide tastings of small batch artisanal wines, with food and pairings by friends (it takes a village). Good wine and good food make for a good time. Donors: Joan Deacon, joan.deacon@comcast.net, (301) 663-0276 Date: 05/03/20 Offered for 5 people, Total value: $100.00. Bidding starts at $75.00 per person Drone Flying Lessons or Flying Time (47) Kevin Lynn will take you out and teach you how to fly his Mavic 2 Zoom and then let you fly it for up to 3 batteries (up to 90 minutes) worth of time. You'll be able to take photos or video that will be provided to you later for you to keep. Want video of you riding your bike with the drone following, video of your family frollicking, or just always wanted some aerial views of your property? You can do that! *Must be flown within FAA regulations. Donors: Kevin & Ashley Lynn, klynn@kevinlynn.com, 2404211774 Date: TBD Value: $200.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 3
2019 Auction Catalog Kevin's Crack Sauce (48) Kevin's Crack Sauce is a hot sauce created by Kevin that is a little like a hot barbeque sauce but goes well with almost anything. It's called crack sauce because of how often people beg for more (and buying it does get you the ability to ask for more!) It's made from 8 different types of peppers that Kevin grows in his garden and comes in a 16oz jar. Donors: Kevin & Ashley Lynn, klynn@kevinlynn.com, (240)421-1774 Value: $40.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Dinner serving traditional Maryland food (53) Dinner for 6 people at the Schlepp's with foods from around the state of Maryland! Donors: Janice and Stan Schlepp, janice.schlepp@gmail.com, slschlepp@gmail.com, (301) 606-3064 Date: 05/16/20 Offered for 6 people, Total value: $300.00. Bidding starts at $30.00 per person A Platter Party, Season 3 (55) Yes, it is time for another evening of Rock n Roll. You have the vinyl and there is a crowd ready to dance. Bring your favorite band LPs to the party on East 3d Street, downtown Frederick. 7:30 p.m. Saturday January 18. The music will keep playing until three hours later when we turn off the disco ball. Donors: John and Meg Menke, Penny McDougal, john@menkescientific.com, meg@menkescientific.com, pennymcdougal1945@gmail.com, (301) 407-2224 Date: 01/18/20 Offered for 12 people, Total value: $400.00. Bidding starts at $30.00 per person All about Cheese, a tasting workshop (56) Join us for a party and workshop at downtown Fredericks premier cheese emporium on East Second Street. You will taste selected cheeses with paired wines, learn how experts develop those special flavors you love. We will socialize with additional tasty snacks after the workshop. Time is 5-7 p.m. Friday March 20. Donors: Penny McDougal, Barbara Gordon, Meg Menke, , , meg@menkescientific.com, (301)407-2224 Date: 03/20/20 Offered for 12 people, Total value: $500.00. Bidding starts at $30.00 per person It's GREEK to us! (57) Enjoy a sumptuous, multi-course feast of some of the best dishes Greece has to offer. There will be some classics like Agvolmono Soup, Moussaka, Souvlaki and Baklava, plus some yummy lesser known dishes, and delicious Mediterranean wines. Snow date: May 2, 2020 You never know... Donors: Nancy and Dick Roblin, nancy.roblin@gmail.com, (301)662-8506 Date: 03/21/20 Offered for 8 people, Total value: $1000.00. Bidding starts at $70.00 per person Page 4 Printed 12 January, 2021
2019 Auction Catalog Improv Workshop and Party - come for the laughs! (61) Improv = improvisation = a form of theater/comedy in which the players make up a story line by responding to each other in a special way. Come to our one-evening workshop to learn (and practice) the one basic rule that makes it all happen. Christine Mosere, theater professional and UUCF member will lead the workshop. The party (food and drinks) will keep our energy levels high. Donors: John and Meg Menke, Christine Mosere, , john@menkescientific.com, meg@menkescientific.com, (301)407-2224 Date: 03/30/20 Offered for 10 people, Total value: $400.00. Bidding starts at $30.00 per person A Day at the Theater (62) "Admissions,"is a biting and hilarious look at privilege and power in higher education. Bill and Sherri are publicly progressive in their high-level positions at a New Hampshire boarding school, but those values are challenged when their son's dream of going to an Ivy League school is jeopardized. Join the Topchiks for Sunday brunch and tickets to this Maryland Ensemble Theater comedy. Donors: JACK AND CAROL TOPCHIK, jaytop45@gmail.com, (240)575-9530 Date: 02/16/20 Offered for 4 people, Total value: $250.00. Bidding starts at $30.00 per person Play Reading with the Topchiks (63) Join Jack and Carol for their annual play reading with a new twist. An afternoon start time with heavy hors d'oeuvres will speed up the event and still leave you well fed! Play selection to be determined. Donors: Jack and Carol Topchik, jaytop45@gmail.com, (240)575-9530 Date: 04/26/20 Offered for 8 people, Total value: $500.00. Bidding starts at $40.00 per person Ride to and from BWI, Reagan or Dulles (64) Pick up you and friend from your home, take you to the airport. When you return to Maryland, I will pick you and friend up from the airport and take you home. Rides include appropriate meals and drinks for trip. Donors: Nancy C Lohrey, Nancyclohrey@gmail.com, (301)606-4282 Value: $200.00. Bidding starts at $150.00 Like Writing for Chocolate (88) The stories of our lives are our legacy. This writing evening is an opportunity to put on paper (or electronics) one simple story from your history. Whether you write for your children, grandchildren, other family members or good friends, this is a perfect time to share some of who you are. No prior writing experience is needed - you are fully capable of telling your story in your own words. Your voice and character will shine through. We will begin by looking over documents of important historic (within our lifetimes) dates to jog our memories and stimulate conversations. We will write for one hour, then enjoy coffee and assorted chocolate desserts. We will conclude by sharing what we have written with the group. This is totally optional. Confidentiality will be respected. If you have a chance to talk to someone who has come in the past two years, I'm sure they will say that this was a moving and inspiring experience. Donors: Diana Pitcher, djpitcher4@gmail.com, (719) 633-3264 Date: TBD Offered for 6 people, Total value: $360.00. Bidding starts at $30.00 per person Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 5
2019 Auction Catalog House Concert with Private Story (90) Scarlet and Julia would love to serenade you and 19 of your UUCF friends. We'll supply some sweets, some snacks, some beverages, and plenty of great songs. Join us for a fun-filled and memorable night. Donors: Julia Jones, Scarlet Fannin, stgc57@gmail.com, (301)717-8509 Date: 05/23/20 Offered for 20 people, Total value: $1400.00. Bidding starts at $30.00 per person Ornament making, wine and cheese party (91) Join us for our first and presumably annual ornament party. Joan Deacon will be providing wine to go with a variety of cheeses while enjoying time together creating 2-3 handmade ornaments. All supplies and instructions provided. December 7, 2019 7:00pm At the home of Karen Butler Donors: Karen Butler, mkabutler@aol.com, (301) 694-5315 Date: 12/07/19 Offered for 8 people, Total value: $100.00. Bidding starts at $15.00 per person Build a Pollinator Garden (94) Climate change and the enormous rise in environmental toxicity, due to primarily to widespread use of pesticides, has caused sharp declines in bees, butterflies, and other pollinators as well as birds. Learn how you can help make a difference by creating a pollinator and wildlife habitat in your garden, backyard or balcony. It is simple, provide the essentials; food, shelter, and water in an eco friendly landscape. I will help you plan a pollinator garden, including planting layouts, and help you with sourcing native pollinator plants, including cuttings or divisions from my pollinator garden (note: I cannot help you with the actual construction or planting of your garden!). Includes a 16 plug flat of season-spanning pollinator plants from Prairie Nursery (a $79 value), and a copy of the book Pollinator Friendly Gardening: Gardening for Bees, Butterflies, and Other Pollinators by Rhonda Fleming Hayes ($17 value). Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, (301) 668-9698 Date: TBD Offered for 2 people, Total value: $260.00. Bidding starts at $80.00 per person Doggy Days of Summer Pool Party (99) Bring your four legged friends for an end of summer pool party, doggies, kids and humans are all welcome to enjoy our pool and hot tub. Summer Barbeque food and beverage will be the theme of the day. Donors: Roberta Mead, bobbimead1@gmail.com, (301)788-2583 Date: 08/22/2020 Offered for 20 people, Total value: $500.00. Bidding starts at $20.00 per person Mediterranean Feast (100) Feast on some Mediterranean classics such as homemade pita, tzataiki and hummus, chicken, lamb and beef shawarma, veggie kababs, olive bar, Lebanese rice pilaf, greek salad and dolma. Donors: Roberta Mead, bobbimead1@gmail.com, Date: 01/25/2020 Offered for 12 people, Total value: $500.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 per person Page 6 Printed 12 January, 2021
2019 Auction Catalog Pizza Primary Party (101) On February 11 come and enjoy Bruces almost famous whole wheat deep dish pizza, political speculation, and cheerleading for your favorite candidate as we watch the returns from the New Hampshire primary on a not-fake news channel. Dinner will include homemade pizza with your choice of toppings, fruit salad, veggies, chips, and deserts. BYOB. Polls close at 7! Donors: Bruce & Lynne Fry, clergyfinance@outlook.com, 301-233-1001. Offered for ten people. Total value: $250.00. Bidding starts at $15.00 per person. Donors: Bruce and Lynne Fry, clergyfinance@outlook.com, Lynnewfry@gmail.com, (301)233-1001 Date: 02/11/20 Offered for 10 people, Total value: $250.00. Bidding starts at $15.00 per person Grazy Days Farm Spring Lamb Tour (109) Come see the adorable lambs (and cattle, horses, chickens) next spring at Grazy Days Family Farm in Eastern Frederick County. We can also tour the orchard with lots of unusual fruits and / or see the regenerative practices that make this farm a haven for wildlife and a carbon sink. Included is a sample of our 100% grassfed lamb or beef for each attendee. Donors: Leah Mack, 1ecofarmer@gmail.com, (301)639-2027 Date: May Offered for 8 people, Total value: $400.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 per person You Choose the Choir Anthem (118) Do you have a favorite choir anthem? Or is there something you'd like to hear them sing? Here's your chance! The winner of this item gets to choose the anthem for one Sunday. Subject to Deb's approval, of course! Donors: Deb Int Veldt on behalf of the UUCF Adult Choir, d.intveldt@myactv.net, 3016423414 Date: TBD Value: $300.00. Bidding starts at $100.00 Annual Bluebell Walk (121) Take an afternoon stroll down the C&O Canal towpath for a couple hours and enjoy the company as well as a display of bluebells. Perhaps we will spot an eagle or owl. Return to the Wilsons for Maryland crab soup and local wine or beer, and carrot cake. Donors: Marguerite and Jeff Wilson, margueritewilson.0513@gmail.com, 2404905909 Date: 04/18/20 Offered for 10 people, Total value: $450.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 per person Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 7
2019 Auction Catalog Weekend Getaway in the Country -- Without a Long Drive! (122) Need a brief respite away from home but would rather not drive very far? You can enjoy a 2 night stay on a historic and scenic farm just across the Potomac River from Brunswick, only 12 miles from UUCF! The Shepherds Cottage at WeatherLea Farm, owned by UUCF member Pamela Baldwin, is a 3-bedroom cottage that sleeps up to 6 people and has a full kitchen. You will enjoy walking around the farm to see the vineyard, the 19th-century barn (where we host weddings), the sheep, llamas and horses, and Mimi the friendly Border Collie. If you decide to explore the surrounding area of Loudoun County, VA, you will find a vast array of wineries, breweries, restaurants, agritourism farms (including the family-friendly Great Country Farm), historic sites and antique stores. Breakfast provisions are included. Dates subject to availability. Value: $450 Suggested minimum bid: $200 (Photo to be Provided by separate email; please provide email address where it should be sent.) Donors: Pamela Baldwin, pamela@weatherleafarm.com, (703)727-3790 Date: TBD Offered for 2 people, Total value: $450.00. Bidding starts at $200.00 per person Elegant Piano and Voice Recital at the Int Veldt's (123) Join Deb and Nick Int Veldt in their home and enjoy an hour-long program of music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. In addition to wine, there will be tasty hors d'oeuvres and desserts prepared by Nancy Roblin. Donors: Deb and Nick Int Veldt, d.intveldt@myactv.net, 3016423414 Date: 05/02/20 Offered for 20 people, Total value: $400.00. Bidding starts at $20.00 per person Songwriting workshop with Lisa and Bill Bromfield (129) What do you need to know in order to write a song? How do you create music for your words? How do you create words for your music? How do you tap into sources of inspiration? The answers to these and other questions may be different for each person. But whether you have experience or not we will have some fun writing a song together and each attendee will walk out with the mental tools to keep writing songs on their own or with others. Participant minimum = 5 people, maximum 14. Date: Saturday January 18 from 2 - 4 pm. Snacks provided. Donors: Lisa and Bill Bromfield, Billbromfield@gmail.com, (540)869-0885 Date: 01/18/2020 Offered for 14 people, Total value: $1000.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 per person Page 8 Printed 12 January, 2021
2019 Auction Catalog Nostradamus Party (134) 2020 Prediction Party hosted by Scarlet and Geoff January 4th 2020 with the reveal January 2nd 2021 7pm until ? Come and predict the future. We will provide a list of questions for you to answer Then we will seal your predictions in an envelope and open them January 2nd 2021. We will have finger foods , dessert and adult beverages. Geoff Coleman Scarlet Fannin Donors: Geoff Coleman and Scarlet Fannin, eftscarlet@gmail.com, gcsf57@gmail.com, (804) 296-5090 Date: 01/04/2020 Offered for 10 people, Total value: $300.00. Bidding starts at $20.00 per person I want to Dance with Somebody! (135) I Want To Dance with Somebody! Bring your dancing shoes! Come dance the night away to your favorite hits on the back deck at the Coleman house! Be sure to send four songs you want to dance to via email before the dance. We will provide ambiance, music, deserts, and sangria. You bring any other snacks and beverages. 7pm until ? (One rain date Sept 19th 2020) Geoff Coleman Scarlet Fannin Donors: Geoff Coleman and Scarlet Fannin, eftscarlet@gmail.com, gcsf57@gmail.com, (804)296-5090 Date: 09/12/2020 Offered for 14 people, Total value: $400.00. Bidding starts at $20.00 per person Strawbale Home Tour, Cocktails & Dinner (136) Tour & cocktails at Ashley and Michael Judd's straw bale home then dinner next door at the home of Carolyn Judd. Dinner will suit vegetarian and non-vegetarian folks. Donors: Carolyn Judd, carolynjudd8955@hotmail.com, 3016955766 Date: 3/6/20 Offered for 12 people, Total value: $1200.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 per person Cooking Class II with Nancy Roblin (157) An all-day-Saturday session (9-4) for intermediate, experienced cooks. In A.M., we'll plan and make special dishes for our lunch, then create a full dinner that each of us can take home. This class will be tailored to the needs and interests of the participants, as we refine techniques, share tricks and ideas, and cook together. All ingredients provided. June 6, 2020. Maximum of 3 participants. Donors: Nancy and Dick Roblin, nancy.roblin@gmail.com, 3016628506 Date: 06/06/20 Offered for 3 people, Total value: $300.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 per person Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 9
2019 Auction Catalog Sizzling Summertime Smorgasboard (158) Kick back and revel in the warmth of Summer at this June celebration of good companions, good food, and cool drinks prepared by the Dynamic Duo of Gourmet, Mary Fletcher and Nancy Lohrey, on the deck at Mary's Lake Linganore home. Handicapped accessible, and air conditioned for your comfort. Come come whoever you are, and enjoy! Donors: Mary Fletcher and Nancy Lohrey, Marycfletcher@gmail.com, Nancyclohrey@gmail.com, Date: 06/20/20 Offered for 14 people, Total value: $700.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 per person Airy Condo in Naples Florida (161) beautiful sixth floor condo, two bedrooms, two baths, fully equipped, pool, walking paths, looks out on preserve and has a ribbon view of the Gulf of Mexico. This gated community offers tennis, pickle ball, bocce, and bridge, bird-watching and an ephemeral panther and bobcat. Available from June to November 2020 for two week intervals. Donors: Mary Fletcher, Marycfletcher@gmail.com, (301)304-9898 Date: TBD Offered 2 times, Value: $1800.00. Bidding starts at $700.00 Brunch & Amadeus live with the BSO Orchestra and Chorale (175) Enjoy a champagne brunch at the Johns Hopkins Club followed by Orchestra Front Center seats for a live experience of the multi-Academy Award winning motion picture "Amadeus"on a giant HD screen while Motzart's most celebrated works are performed by the BSO, joined by the BSO Symphonic Chorale. Transportation and parking included. Donors: Penny McDougal, pennymcdougal1945@gmail.com, (240)818-1027 Date: 1/5/20 Offered for 4 people, Total value: $650.00. Bidding starts at $100.00 per person Frederick Bicycle History Loop (212) A slow paced, nine mile ride in the historic district of downtown Frederick stopping at 15 historic points of interest including such places as the Hessian Barracks, Francis Scott Key's Memorial, Barbara Fritchie House and the Community Bridge. See and learn about the 266 year old history of the "City of Clustered Spires". The ride is led by the creator of the History Loop; the recipient of a Maryland Tourism Award in 2012. The ride will take about 2 1/2 hours with light refreshments served. Bike and helmets are required. Date to be decided later. Donors: George Ruszat & Jennifer Boston, jboston129@gmail.com, ruszatg@comcast.net, (240)409-7412 Date: April-May Offered for 10 people, Total value: $150.00. Bidding starts at $15.00 per person Page 10 Printed 12 January, 2021
2019 Auction Catalog Wine & Rehearsal Event and Reserved Seating for Show (220) Come enjoy sipping on Wine or Perrier and watching a 1/2 hour rehearsal of The Awakening by Kate Chopen, adapted and conceived by Rebecca Chase, Jane Jones, and Myra Platt. Then stay for a Q&A with the artists. Plus enjoy reserved seating to the show! An Endangered Species (theatre) Project production -- we invite you to sip on wine and watch a rehearsal on March 1st, and see what happens behind the scenes of a play. Winning bidders may then individually or in pairs or groups enjoy reserved front row seating at one of our performances -- March 19, 20, 21, 23 and March 28, 30, 31. Dates may change but will remain in the final two weeks of March. The Show is at New Spire Arts -- 11 W. Patrick Street. The rehearsal will either be at New Spire Arts - 11 W. Patrick Street or in the "Great Room" of the Centennial United Methodist Church 8 W. Patrick street. We haven't finalized the rehearsal schedule but will be at one of the two places for sure. Donors: Endangered Species (theatre) Project, wstheatre@gmail.com, 2069926761 Date: March 2020 Offered for 6 people, Total value: $250.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 per person Naturopathic Medicine 90 Minute Consult (223) Naturopathic doctors are educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical colleges. They diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic illness to restore and establish optimal health by supporting the person's inherent self-healing process. Rather than just suppressing symptoms, naturopathic physicians work to identify underlying causes of illness, and develop personalized treatment plans to address them. They identify the natural order in which all therapies should be applied to provide the greatest benefit with the least potential for damage. Donors: Sue Williams, (602)321-2510, (602)321-2510 Value: $350.00. Bidding starts at $100.00 Cooking Class I with Nancy Roblin (224) An all-day-Saturday session (9-4) for intermediate, experienced cooks. In A.M. we'll plan and make special dishes for our lunch, then create a full dinner that each of us can take home. This class will be tailored to the needs and interests of the participants, as we refine techniques, share tricks and ideas, and cook together. All ingredients provided. May 30. Maximum of 3 participants. Donors: Nancy R Roblin, nancy.roblin@gmail.com, 3016628506 Date: 5/30/20 Offered for 3 people, Total value: $300.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 per person Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 11
2019 Auction Catalog Driving tour of southeast Frederick -Montgomery County (237) Explore with lifelong resident, Pinoake, and land use planner, Carole. Included: Lunch at the Comus Inn, Sugarloaf Mountain, hopefully when Rhododendron are in bloom, Monocacy Aqueduct, White's Ferry (if river conditions are ok), Point of Rocks RR station, and local ice cream dairy. Not much walking required unless desired. Rain Date 4/25/2020 Included; Sugarloaf Mountain hopefully with Azaleas and Rhododendron in bloom, lunch at the Comus Inn, check out historic Monocacy Aqueduct (C&O canal), cross the Potomac on the only remaining car ferry (water conditions permitting, with Ice Cream at Point of Rocks. Donors: Pinoake Browning & Carole Larsen, jdfatcat@aol.com, (301) 898-9514 Date: 04/18/20 Offered for 2 people, Total value: $200.00. Bidding starts at $100.00 per person Chestertown Kayak Adventure and Tea Party Weekend (244) For up to 4 people; in one twin-bed room and 1 double bed room in a comfy, historic 1860 house on the Chester River. Arrive Friday, May 22, and depart any time Sunday, May 24. You'll have full use of 4 kayaks plus a small canoe, to explore the scenic Chester River and creeks, full of birds and wildlife. You're on your own for lunches and dinners, when you can sample some of the area's terrific restaurants. Enjoy Chestertown's big celebration of their 1774 Tea Party, including reenactments, street food, live music and special events all during the weekend. Admire several tall ships moored at the docks, especially the famous Sultana. Breakfast served both mornings. (Wendy Costa is Nancy Roblin's sister) Donors: Wendy Costa, nancy.roblin@gmail.com, 3016628506 Date: 5/22/20 Offered for 4 people, Total value: $400.00. Bidding starts at $75.00 per person Annual Salmon Dinner @ New Venue (247) On August 8th the Annual Salmon Dinner will be hosted by Carole, Pinoake,and Sue. Location will be at the Club Room, Wormans Mill Apartments, 2470 Merchant Street, Frederick, MD 21701. Menu will be Appetizers,Fresh Grilled Salmon, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Catoctin Mountain Peaches, with South Mountain Creamery Ice Cream, Coffee, Tea, and Wine. Donors: Pinoake Browning, Carole Larsen, Sue Thomson, infornst@gmail.com, ccltrvlpix@gmail.com, (240) 818-8899 Date: 08/08/20 Offered for 10 people, Total value: $400.00. Bidding starts at $30.00 per person Page 12 Printed 12 January, 2021
2019 Auction Catalog Brewrey Tour of Frederick (248) Twelve seats are available to take a safe and hassle free five-hour tour of four of Frederick's unique and favorite breweries. Leave from UUCF on a Sunday afternoon at 1:00 PM, and return five hours later at 6:00 PM. Tour is tentatively scheduled for Sunday March 22, but date may be changed to accommodate tourists' availability. You will travel in style on a comfortable Minibus (see photo), arriving at each brewery to sample their best brews. Breweries selected for the Tour include: o Olde Mother Brewing o Idiom Brewing o Attaboy Beer o Rockwell Brewery To jump start your tasting ventures, each tourist will be provided a $25 Visa gift card, along with some tasty snacks. Donors: Pat Bradshaw and Gary Magnuson, coastman2@gmail.com, 2403050515 Date: 3/22/2020 Offered for 12 people, Total value: $750.00. Bidding starts at $60.00 per person Bridges of Frederick County (249) While the Fall color lasts, a ride in northern Frederick County to see the three covered bridges, our only stone arch bridge, historic iron truss bridges,an historic iron furnace, and brunch at The Shamrock restaurant. Minimal walking as desired. Alternate dates 11/10/19 Donors: Carole Larsen & Pinoake Browning, jdfatcat@aol.com, (301) 898-9514 Date: 11/09/19 Offered for 2 people, Total value: $130.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 per person Glass in the Torch: make some beads! (268) Shaping glass in a torch flame is called Lampwork. At Mary's studio in Woodsboro, she will guide you through making basic beads by winding softened glass onto wire mandrels, and decorating them- all at 1200-1400°! You are bidding for one 2-3 hour session, scheduled at our mutual convenience. Two spots are available (can do the class for 2 at once), bid is per person. This activity requires good focus, ability to stand for a couple hours, good vision, good fine motor control, and patience. You will make 6-8 beads. (They must cool slowly before you take them home, so they will be delivered to you sometime after the class. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool!) Mary has been doing lampwork for about 25 years.Examples of her work appear in Making Glass Beads by Cindy Jenkins 1996, and More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Glass Beadmaking by James Kervin 1999. Glass beads from ancient Rome are known. The beads you make will outlive you! If you wear glasses - Bring them! Donors: Mary Klotz, foresthrt@aol.com, (301) 663-3855 Date: TBD Offered for 2 people, Total value: $125.00. Bidding starts at $95.00 per person One Week in Venice, Florida Vacation Home (274) One Week in our Venice, Florida Vacation Home Lakeside, in a quiet residential neighborhood, with Gulf beaches only 3 miles away. Town, restaurants, shopping, parks, fishing, golf nearby. Three bedrooms, two baths, a king Sleep Number bed and four single beds which can be configured into kings. Single sofa bed. Full kitchen. Cable TV, Wi-Fi, washer/dryer. Excellent bird watching. No smoking. No pets. Available dates in November-Dec. 2019, March-May, 2020. Donors: Carole Larsen & Pinoake Browning, jdfatcat@aol.com, (301)898-9514 Value: $500.00. Bidding starts at $150.00 Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 13
2019 Auction Catalog Quiche a month for a year (279) I will provide a quiche of your choice each month. I have a list of approximately fifteen quiches or provide me with one of your preferences. This delicious item can be delivered to the church or to your door (provided your home is within ten miles of Frederick City.) Donors: Lynne A Wolf, l1htwolf@gmail.com, (301)694-7177 Value: $240.00. Bidding starts at $200.00 Celebrate Women's vote - 100 Years in August 2020 (285) What better way to honor women's right to vote than registering new voters? Join us on Saturday morning, August 15, 2020 to register voters in Frederick. Then off we go for lunch and cheers. Donors: Barbara Trader and Meg Menke, btrader72@gmail.com, meg@menkescientific.com, (301)407-2224 Date: 08/15/20 Offered for 6 people, Total value: $250.00. Bidding starts at $35.00 per person Campfire and Singalong (303) Come cozy up to the toasty fire pit and bring along your musical instruments (even if it’s just your voice). We’ll rustle up some tasty vittles to feast upon while we play and sing into the evening. Stay as long as the fire is burning, and we’ll top off the evening with some proper camping desserts (ones you’d remember from scouting days). We’ve got songbooks with hundreds of old favorites (so’s we can all be on the same page…) Donors: Cheryl OBrien and Stephen Buckingham, cherobrien@comcast.net, 3014732024 Date: 06/06/20 Offered for 12 people, Total value: $300.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 per person Pre-Halloween Dinner (305) For 13 lucky --or brave -- guests, begin by walking thru The Barbie Apocalypse and the Hall of Mutant Barbies. After a reading of Poe's tragic tale, The Raven," we will feast on seasonal foods - including pumpkin pie, of course. We will share our favorite spooky stories, and, weather permitting, we can howl at the full moon. Costumes preferred but not required. (vegetarian option available by request) Donors: Patricia Cronin & Andy Celmer, (301)865-4442, (301)865-4442 Date: 10/18/20 Offered for 13 people, Total value: $200.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 per person Sailing Experience (318) Join us (Mark and Karen) for an afternoon of sailing on a 22 ft. Catalina C22 sailboat located in Codorus State Park, PA (close to Hanover). The sailing season is winding down this year, so this would likely occur next spring. Donors: Mark and Karen Magers, kmagers3@gmail.com, 3016069395 Date: TBD Spring Value: $250.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 Page 14 Printed 12 January, 2021
2019 Auction Catalog Summer Solstice Sangria Social (323) Start your summer with an evening of food, drink and friends -- refreshing home-made sangria and a variety of Tex-Mex delights. Solve the world's problems or just relax on our deck in the woods of Gambrill Park. Bonus ride to nearby High Knob to view a beautiful sunset over Middletown Valley. 6 pm til ? Donors: Carol Antoniewicz, ecacres@comcast.net, (301)606-9235 Date: 06/20/20 Offered for 8 people, Total value: $300.00. Bidding starts at $20.00 per person Jewelry Exchange Party and Brunch (327) Dahlings, we all have little treasures in our jewelry boxes that we simply never wear! Ferret out those baubles, polish them up, and bring them to our party! Everything should be clean and in good repair. Arrive with three to eight pieces that disentrance you and swap them for ones you adore! Bring the sort of jewelry that you would want our fashionista friends to wear! Bien sûr! Maybe a little stocking stuffer is in the realm of possibility? Strive to bring pieces that, in your esteemed evaluation, are worth between $5 and $50. Brunch provided by your Matron of the Jewels, moi! The fabulous mid-moring brunch will feature homemade quiche, both crusted and gluten free, fresh fruit salad, vegan, pork and turkey sausages, leafy greens salad & dressing, diary free yogurt, coffee, tea, and mimoas. Donors: Ann Andrex, andrexes@comcast.net, (240) 372-3346 Date: 12/07/19 Offered for 7 people, Total value: $250.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 per person Mushroom Walk with John (329) Starting with a brief talk about how to identify mushrooms, and avoid accidental poisonings, John will lead an informative Mushroom Walk in the Thorpewood woods. We will hope to see a variety of mushroom types, but circumstances beyond our immediate control, (like the weather and climate change) will have the final say on what we see on any given day. Walk will be re-scheduled in the case of totally unacceptable weather. Donors: John Beutler, jabeutler@comcast.net, (301)514-9814 Date: 08/22/20 Offered for 8 people, Total value: $250.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 per person Succulent Buttercream Icing Cake (352) This succulent cake is literally the icing on the cake! Two layers of cake form the pot on top of which a succulent garden is created with buttercream icing. A special cake for a special moment or event. The cake provides 20+ servings. Please give at least 2 weeks advance notice. Delivery will be made to your home or event within a 25 mile radius from Frederick. This item expires 11/1/2020. Donors: Krista Markstrom-Boon, kris.markstrom@gmail.com, (240)291-3867 Value: $225.00. Bidding starts at $75.00 Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 15
2019 Auction Catalog Silent Auction Babysitting infant- 10yrs (1) Certified preschool teacher will give you a night out. Each block consists of 4 hours of babysitting to be scheduled in advance for a date agreeable to both parties. Renee is an RE teacher, assistant camp director and background checked by UUCF. Your kids will be in good hands having a fun yet educational night while you get some time to yourself. Donors: Renee Wimer, Naewimer@gmail.com, (814)418-5273 Value: $60.00. Bidding starts at $40.00 Babysitting infant- 10yrs (2) Certified preschool teacher will give you a night out. Each block consists of 4 hours of babysitting to be scheduled in advance for a date agreeable to both parties. Renee is an RE teacher, assistant camp director and background checked by UUCF. Your kids will be in good hands having a fun yet educational night while you get some time to yourself. Donors: Renee Wimer, Naewimer@gmail.com, (814)418-5273 Value: $60.00. Bidding starts at $40.00 Babysitting infant- 10yrs (3) Certified preschool teacher will give you a night out. Each block consists of 4 hours of babysitting to be scheduled in advance for a date agreeable to both parties. Renee is an RE teacher, assistant camp director and background checked by UUCF. Your kids will be in good hands having a fun yet educational night while you get some time to yourself. Donors: Renee Wimer, Naewimer@gmail.com, (814)418-5273 Value: $60.00. Bidding starts at $40.00 UUnique: Handmade Baby set (4) Hand made new born dress, booties and hat. All white with rainbow trim and yellow roses. Donors: Angel Kane friend to Renee Wimer, Naewimer@gmail.com, (814)418-5273 Value: $40.00. Bidding starts at $40.00 UUnique: Handmade Custom Baby Set (5) Handmade baby set similar to the one pictured. You choose size and colors. Donors: Angel Kane friend to Renee Wimer, Naewimer@gmail.com, (814)418-5273 Value: $40.00. Bidding starts at $40.00 UUnique: Handmade Custom Skull Shawl (6) Similar to picture, you can choose your own color scheme. Donors: Renee Wimer, Naewimer@gmail.com, (814) 418-5273 Value: $30.00. Bidding starts at $30.00 Page 16 Printed 12 January, 2021
2019 Auction Catalog Cuisinart Grind & Brew 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker (7) This coffeemaker does it all. Start with whole beans for freshly ground coffee, or with coffee grinds, and make 4 to 12 cups of coffee, right away or programmed for a later time. Includes a 12-cup thermal carafe, and a supply of charcoal filters. Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, (301) 668-9698 Value: $75.00. Bidding starts at $15.00 Three Cat Books (8) Three books with stories and photos about the lovable antics of cats: “Cat Stories―, by James Herriots; “Catnips― by Mary Eleanor Borwning; and “I am the cat, don’t forget that― by Valerie Shaff & Roy Blount Jr. Sure to bring smiles to any cat lover! Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, (301) 668-9698 Value: $15.00. Bidding starts at $5.00 Bose Wave Radio (9) Bose Wave Radio AWRC1Gn Alarm Clock Radio, AMFM, CD Player. My cats kept sitting on it, turning on the radio or resetting the alarm and time, so I finally unplugged it! Worked fine last time it was plugged in. Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, (301) 668-9698 Value: $99.00. Bidding starts at $15.00 Homedics Foot Massager (10) Homedics vibration foot massager with heat. Gently used. Just the thing for pampering those tired feet after a long day! Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, 3016689698 Value: $35.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Handwoven designer jacket (11) Beautiful handwoven and hand tailored jacket in tones of blue, green and violet wool, by nationally known weaver Bonnie Inouye. Silk lining. Approximate size medium. Gently worn. Dry clean. Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, 3016689698 Value: $85.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 UUnique: original handpieced jacket (12) Hand pieced jacket in tones of grey, blue, gold and maroon. Reversible to grey tweed. Will keep you warm through the fall and winter! Designed and tailored by Sandi Smith-Gill. Cold water washable, size L/XL. Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, 3016689698 Value: $95.00. Bidding starts at $95.00 Basket of "Her"Story Books (13) From Harriett Tubman to A History of Growing up Female in America, these books will give a young reader (10-15) a "Her"Story of successful women throughout history. Women's history is often brushed over in schools and this could give a new perspective to a young gal. Donors: Joanne Spivey, JoanneSpiveyRealtor@gmail.com, (301)639-4473 Value: $25.00. Bidding starts at $5.00 Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 17
2019 Auction Catalog Horst Hamann Notecards (14) Unique perspective notecards from New York City in black and white. Donors: Joanne Spivey, JoanneSpiveyRealtor@gmail.com, (301) 639-4473 Value: $10.00. Bidding starts at $2.00 $25 Gift Certificate to East Rivendell Farm in Damascus (15) .....and a handmade bar of Lavender Goat Milk Soap. East Rivendell Farm is family owned and operated; located in Upper Montgomery County. We are devoted to chemical & GMO free products, and local grass-fed beef. Though we started as a produce & meat farm we have expanded to bring you seasonal produce, meats, plants, and market items. We care about what we sell and process; our highest priority being safe food and a healthy environment. We heartily encourage all locally grown food as a more reliable source of what goes into your body. For more information & address go to: www.eastrivendellfarm.com Donors: Joanne Spivey, JoanneSpiveyRealtor@gmail.com, (301)639-4473 Value: $35.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Gold Sandals, size 7.5 (24) Dressy, gold tone sandals, size 7.5. Worn 2 or 3 times only. Donors: David and Nancy Hutchins, dhutchins471@comcast.net, nhutchins471@comcast.net, 3016688213 Value: $25.00. Bidding starts at $6.00 Cream-colored Leather Purse (25) Small purse with shoulder strap, Ann Taylor. Current user has never learned to live with a smallish purse, so seldom used. Donors: David and Nancy Hutchins, dhutchins471@comcast.net, nhutchins471@comcast.net, 3016688213 Value: $20.00. Bidding starts at $6.00 Spider Plant in Red Pot (26) Healthy spider plant in red pot. These plants are supposed to help keep indoor air healthy, so giving this one a home may be beneficial on more than level. Donors: David and Nancy Hutchins, dhutchins471@comcast.net, nhutchins471@comcast.net, (301) 668-8213 Value: $10.00. Bidding starts at $5.00 Brunswick Crown Jewel Woman's Bowling Ball (27) 10 LB Bowling Ball with carrying bag and size 8.5 shoes Donors: Karen Russell and Scott Norris, 1ceramicat@comcast.net, senorris1@icloud.com, (301) 834-3884 Value: $100.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 22 inch computer monitor (28) Hewlett-Packard 22 inch flat screen computer monitor Donors: Karen Russell and Scott Norris, 1ceramicat@comcast.net, senorris1@icloud.com, (301)834-3884 Value: $100.00. Bidding starts at $5.00 Page 18 Printed 12 January, 2021
2019 Auction Catalog UUnique: Hand-knit Shawl (29) Designed by knitter in washable Malabrigo Merino yarn. Knit pattern "Messy Lace"was chosen for main section because life is often messy; wide border highlights varied shades of yarn. Donors: Mary Bowman Kruhm, writer@marybk.com, 3017126828 Value: $50.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 Portrait of the American Bison (31) 27 x 33 beautifully framed print of an American Bison on the prairie. Donors: Dick and Martha Jones, dick.jones.219@comcast.net, Mdjones324@gmail.com, (240)215-5110 Value: $350.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 UUnique: knit bear (32) tan, with red heart Good for a hug, or gift that shows you care. Donors: Joan Deacon, joan.deacon@comcast.net, (301) 663-0276 Value: $10.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Pampered Chef Rockcrok Grill Stone (33) Never used - still in box, $80 new. Donors: Joan Deacon, joan.deacon@comcast.net, Value: $80.00. Bidding starts at $15.00 UUnique: Necklace (34) Hand-made by Nancy Lohrey, this necklace features a "lamp-work" bead made by Australian artist, Debbie Weaver. All are OOAK - one of a kind :) Donors: Joan Deacon, joan.deacon@comcast.net, (301) 663-0276 Value: $25.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 Russian samovar tea cosy doll (38) Purchased in Moscow USSR circa 1982. Her skirt is very thick and warm; it will keep your tea pot warm for hours. Donors: Carol Reed, carol.reed1582@gmail.gom, (240) 818-8968 Value: $10.00. Bidding starts at $5.00 Woven linen table cloth (39) Linen table cloth -gold, orange, blue wide stripes. Originally part of a Danish modern table setting. Size: 84" L X 44" wide. Donors: David and Nancy Hutchins, dhutchins471@comcast.net, nhutchins471@comcast.net, (301) 668-8213 Value: $40.00. Bidding starts at $15.00 UUnique: Black & white bear (40) Hand-knit by Joan Deacon Donors: Joan Deacon, joan.deacon@comcast.net, (301) 663-0276 Value: $10.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 19
2019 Auction Catalog UUnique: Varigated red bear (41) Hand-knit by Joan Deacon Donors: Joan Deacon, joan.deacon@comcast.net, (301) 663-0276 Value: $10.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Keyboard, Yamaha PSR-215 (43) Yamaha Portatone 61 Key Keyboard PSR-215 with stand. Donors: Monica and Roy greene, roy.greene@yahoo.com, (301)401-5549 Value: $135.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 Keyboard, Yamaha PSR-270 (44) Yamaha Portatone PSR-270 - 61-Key MIDI Electronic Music Keyboard Synthesizer with stand and sustain peddle. Donors: Monica and Roy greene, roy.greene@yahoo.com, Value: $295.00. Bidding starts at $45.00 Tickets to Grandmas Visit at Discovery Theater (45) 2 Adult and 2 Children's tickets to the Discovery Theater at the Smithsonian, 1100 Jefferson Dr SW for the Grandma's Visit show! Showtime 10:15 am on Monday, November 25th, 2019, includes 4 one day metro passes. Donors: Janice and Stan Schlepp, janice.schlepp@gmail.com, slschlepp@gmail.com, (301) 606-3064 Date: 11/25/19 Offered for 4 people, Total value: $68.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 per person 2 Tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hippodrome (46) 2 Tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore, Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 8 PM. Parking included. Donors: Janice and Stan Schlepp, janice.schlepp@gmail.com, slschlepp@gmail.com, (301)606-3064 Date: 12/17/19 Offered for 2 people, Total value: $135.00. Bidding starts at $100.00 per person Kevin's Crack Sauce (49) Kevin's Crack Sauce is a hot sauce created by Kevin that is a little like a hot barbeque sauce but goes well with almost anything. It's called crack sauce because of how often people beg for more (and buying it does get you the ability to ask for more!) It's made from 8 different types of peppers that Kevin grows in his garden and comes in a 16oz jar. Donors: Kevin & Ashley Lynn, klynn@kevinlynn.com, (240)421-1774 Value: $40.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Page 20 Printed 12 January, 2021
2019 Auction Catalog Kevin's Crack Sauce (50) Kevin's Crack Sauce is a hot sauce created by Kevin that is a little like a hot barbeque sauce but goes well with almost anything. It's called crack sauce because of how often people beg for more (and buying it does get you the ability to ask for more!) It's made from 8 different types of peppers that Kevin grows in his garden and comes in a 16oz jar. Donors: Kevin & Ashley Lynn, klynn@kevinlynn.com, (240)421-1774 Value: $40.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Kevin's Crack Sauce (51) Kevin's Crack Sauce is a hot sauce created by Kevin that is a little like a hot barbeque sauce but goes well with almost anything. It's called crack sauce because of how often people beg for more (and buying it does get you the ability to ask for more!) It's made from 8 different types of peppers that Kevin grows in his garden and comes in a 16oz jar. Donors: Kevin & Ashley Lynn, klynn@kevinlynn.com, (240)421-1774 Value: $40.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Kevin's Crack Sauce (52) Kevin's Crack Sauce is a hot sauce created by Kevin that is a little like a hot barbeque sauce but goes well with almost anything. It's called crack sauce because of how often people beg for more (and buying it does get you the ability to ask for more!) It's made from 8 different types of peppers that Kevin grows in his garden and comes in a 16oz jar. Donors: Kevin & Ashley Lynn, klynn@kevinlynn.com, (240)421-1774 Value: $40.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Bicycle Tune-up (54) I hate seeing good bikes not being used. They get lonely and sad sitting in garages, sheds or basements and often just need a little love to get back on the road! I'll happily give your bike a nice drive train cleaning, adjust or replace brake pads, replace the chain if needed, and get air back in those tires. Includes up to 3 hrs of service in my home shop and up to $50 in parts. And yes, bikes do work great in colder weather! Donors: Seth Pollack, sethrpollack@yahoo.com, 6023153356 Value: $50.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 21
2019 Auction Catalog Set of Scary Pressure Canner and Spooky Home Canning Guide (58) The hard-working All American 921 21.5 Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker Canner allows you to can up to 19 pint jars or seven quart jars at one time. With an easy-to-read, geared steam gauge and automatic overpressure release, you are sure to can your crisp relishes, fruit, jams, and secret-recipe sauces safely and accurately every time. Perfect lid alignment and a precision-machined, metal-to-metal sealing system provide a steam-tight seal and make canning easier than ever. This year, stock your pantry with food from your own garden with your All American pressure cooker canner. Color: Silver. Gender: unisex. Saving the Season, a Cook's Guide to Home Canning, Pickling, and preserving, by Kevin West Donors: Susan and Erick Singley, hva5hiaa@gmail.com, shirehome66@gmail.com, Value: $300.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 Set of Eco-Friendly Kitchen Items (59) 1. Full Circle Fresh Air, Odor-Free Kitchen Compost Collector 2. Compostable Waste Bags 3. Reusable Biodegradable Sponges 4. Sink Strainer with Pop-Out Stopper 5. Walnut Shell Scour Pads Donors: Susan and Erick Singley, hva5hiaa@gmail.com, shirehome66@gmail.com, (301)788-1066 Value: $50.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 Egg separator (Pampered Chef) (60) This handy device separates the white from the yolk. Donors: Monica and Roy greene, roy.greene@yahoo.com, (301) 696-2263 Value: $12.00. Bidding starts at $5.00 Arris Cable Modem & WiFi Router (65) Model SBG6580. 4 Port Gigabit Ethernet Router Surf at speeds up to343 MBPS! DOCSIS. 3.0 Cable Modem, 8 download & 4 upload channels Donors: Nancy C Lohrey, Nancyclohrey@gmail.com, (301)606-4282 Value: $75.00. Bidding starts at $20.00 UUnique: Childs Handmade Sweater Coat (66) Hand croched acrylic purple and white yarn. Hooded sweater coat, age 2. Washable. Donors: Nancy C Lohrey, Nancyclohrey@gmail.com, (301)606-4282 Value: $100.00. Bidding starts at $100.00 Page 22 Printed 12 January, 2021
2019 Auction Catalog Childs Wooden Purse (67) A unique wooden purse with mirror and pockets inside to carry most anything. Delightful red felt inside.. Bamboo handle. Donors: Nancy C Lohrey, Nancyclohrey@gmail.com, (301)606-4282 Value: $25.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 UUnique: Crocheted Baby Blanket (68) Blue and white with a dash of pink for the bunny ears acrylic yarn baby blanket. Hand crocheted. Washable. Folded into a bunny. Release into a 30x30 inch blanket. Donors: Nancy C Lohrey, Nancyclohrey@gmail.com, (301)606-4282 Value: $45.00. Bidding starts at $45.00 UUnique: Handwoven Women’s Poncho (69) Beautiful women’s poncho in shades of gold. Handwoven by my sister-in-law. Perfect to keep you warm this autumn and winter. One size fits all. Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, (301) 668-9698 Value: $75.00. Bidding starts at $75.00 50 inch Pro Stick Tripod (70) Great tripod for small point and shoot cameras Donors: Karen Russell and Scott Norris, 1ceramicat@comcast.net, senorris1@icloud.com, (301) 834-3884 Value: $10.00. Bidding starts at $5.00 Really Cute Purple Women’s Boots (71) I love these purple boots, but what was I thinking? I can’t wear heels this high! But you can make these the perfect choice for completing an outfit. Never worn, size Eu39 (but run small – try them!). Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, (301) 668-9698 Value: $150.00. Bidding starts at $15.00 Fair Trade Alpaca Sweater (72) Brightly colored whimsical squares make this fairly traded sweater from Peru fun to wear. Gently worn only a few times. Size L/XL Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, 3016689698 Value: $90.00. Bidding starts at $20.00 Women’s hand woven designer vest (73) Hand woven vest in shades of brown, gold and teal. Faced and covered buttons with hand dyed fabric in same shades. Purchased at ACC craft fair, only worn a few times. Size L/XL. Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, 3016689698 Value: $99.00. Bidding starts at $25.00 Printed 12 January, 2021 Page 23
2019 Auction Catalog Women;s reversible jacket (74) Medium weight women’s jacket reverses from predominantly blue to mauve. A great wardrobe extender, also great for travel. Size L/XL Donors: Sandra Smith-Gill, sandrasmithgill@aol.com, 3016689698 Value: $50.00. Bidding starts at $18.00 Panasonc Lumix GH2 Digital Infrared Camera Body (75) Sensor converted for B&W infrared photography only. The camera has a 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor, viewfinder, and touchscreen. You’ll need your own compatible lenses. Includes spare battery and wall charger. $250 value. Donors: Stephen Berte, atnberte@gmail.com, (301)788-4101 Value: $250.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 Coleman Portable Air Pump (76) Model 2210-718. Plugs into 12V cigar lighter socket. Inflates low pressure items only (e.g., air mattresses, beach toys, etc. $20 value. Donors: Stephen Berte, atnberte@gmail.com, (301)788-4101 Value: $20.00. Bidding starts at $5.00 Schauer Battery 6/12V Battery Charger (77) Model A6612 AC powered device charges 6 or 12 v vehicle batteries at up to 4 amps. $30 value Donors: Stephen Berte, atnberte@gmail.com, (301)788-4101 Value: $30.00. Bidding starts at $10.00 UUnique: Handcrafted Three Cornered Box (78) Spalted maple box with walnut finial and shellac finish. 3― diameter; 4― high to tip of finial. Donors: Stephen Berte, atnberte@gmail.com, (301)788-4101 Value: $30.00. Bidding starts at $30.00 UUnique: Azure Butterfly (79) Digital Photograph of Azure butterfly. 11"x14― print in 16"x20― matte with frame. Donors: Stephen Berte, atnberte@gmail.com, (301)788-4101 Value: $50.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 UUnique: Gears and Grit (80) Digital Photograph of steam locomotive gears. 11"x14― print in 16"x20― matte with frame. Donors: Stephen Berte, atnberte@gmail.com, (301)788-4101 Value: $50.00. Bidding starts at $50.00 UUnique: Wrap of Warmth (81) Hand knit scarf-beautiful colorway from deep peacock to deep charcoal with intricate cable stitch throughout the whole piece. Washable,acrylic yarn Donors: Marilou Barratt, marilou_barratt@hotmail.com, (240)235-2355 Value: $60.00. Bidding starts at $60.00 Page 24 Printed 12 January, 2021
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