Time & Talent Auction, Sunday, May 7 noon to 3 pm
This coming Sunday will see our annual Time & Talent Auction!
Listed below are the items being offered. Please come--the event is free and open to the public!
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
Auctioneer: Christian Boatsman
Fame Becomes Me ……………………..………. $35 min.
Value: $70
One ticket to “Fame Becomes Me,” Wednesday, May 17, at 2 pm. at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco. “In the grand tradition of West Side Story and The Lion King comes the next great American musical... but until then, there's Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Martin Short's uproarious Broadway extravaganza, with huge and unnecessary set changes, stampeding livestock, unpatented pyrotechnics, and a live birth at select matinees. Filling the stage with unforgettable characters (along with a brilliant troupe of top Broadway performers and musicians, who upstage Mr. Short whenever he lets them), and co-written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (who don't need the money because they wrote Hairspray), Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me brings over 20 years of comic genius to the Broadway stage - and leaves it there. Scott Wittman directs.”
Donated by: Karen Elliott
Logo / Graphic Design …………………...……. $50 min.
Value: $225
One logo design or other graphic design work. Includes three initial mock-ups and one round of changes—up to three hours of work by our own graphic design wizard!
Donated by: Stacey Meinzen
Room Design or Home Staging Consult ...…$100 min.
Value: $250-350
Half-day room redesign, or (for someone selling a house) a home staging consultation. (David and Diana hired her to do their home prior to its practically instant sale in January, and can provide excellent references! “Martha is an absolute authority on what makes a room sing in tune, and what makes it sing flat.”—David)
Donated by: Martha Murphy
Learn to Sail! …………………………………….. $40 min.
Value: $100
A one-on-one lesson from an old salt, who may even sing you a sea-shanty if you ask nicely.
Donated by: Walter Coole
Welcome-Home Meal …………………….……. $25 min.
Offered twice
Value: $40
A meal to greet you upon your arrival home from a trip away! What more could you ask for after a grueling vacation? Ready for you to eat the evening you arrive home, for up to four people. (And milk for the next morning’s breakfast!). To be arranged ahead of time.
Donated by: Rebecca Black
Live Song for a Special Occasion …………….. $10 ea.
Offered three times.
Value: $25 each
Live performance of a song for your special occasion: “A friend has talked me into donating a song. I have a few songs in my repertoire, but will consider taking a request. I can sing a capella, or I could arrange accompaniment.”
Donated by: Jennine Lanouette
Vegetarian Indian cooking lesson ……… $15/ea. min.
Offered for up to 4 people (2 minimum), one time
Value: $35 per person
Recipes included.
Green Bean Poriyal (made with coconut and spices) or Cauliflower Dakshin
Potato Masala
Pappadams
Sambar Dal
Dosai (rice and wheat crepe)
Chai
Donated by: Elaine Ellsworth
Fruit-Picking and Lunch ………………...…….. $50 min.
Value: priceless and amazing
Choose a day to visit the garden of Florence and David Strange to pick for yourself whatever fruit is in season and have lunch with us. Children included, of course!
Donated by: Florence and David Strange
Bathroom Painting Job ………………………. $250 min.
Value: $450
A professional painter (David Hathaway!) will paint a bathroom in oil paint. Recaulking, fixing holes, “the real deal.”
Donated by: David Hathaway
The Instant Deadhead Kit ………………. $75 min.
Value: around $300
This Grateful Dead-oriented selection includes everything you need to be a well-equipped, knowledgeable, and picky Deadhead, including: a throw blanket; a copy of The Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics with a letterpress-printed bookplate signed by Robert Hunter, John Barlow, Jim Carpenter, and David Dodd; a baseball cap; a DVD of The Closing of Winterland; a Rare Cuts and Oddities CD; two songbooks; and a poster signed by Bill Walton, member of both the Basketball and Grateful Dead Halls of Fame.
Donated by: The Grateful Dead, Ice Nine Publishing, Bill Walton, and David Dodd
Learn to Sailboard! ……………………………. $40 min.
Value: $100
Admit it: it looks incredibly fun to be out there cruising over the whitecaps!
Donated by: Walter Coole
Kid-Friendly Backyard Dinner ……….. $25 min/family
For up to three families (12 people total maximum, all at one dinner)
Value: $75 per family
A custom meal, per dietary preference, prepared and served under a glorious redwood in the backyard of the hosts.
Donated by: Rachella Grossi and Fady Zawde
Nature Walk / Lecture ………………………. $20 min ea.
Up to 10 participants at each of two outings
Value: $50 each attendee
Two nature walks, one in Fall 2006, one in Spring 2007, on the theme of 'Human Use of the Environment.' with an emphasis on geology and ethnobotany of the California Indians. The walks will take place in the Mount Burdell Open Space, Olompali State Park area because the area is so diverse geologically and botanically. There is also a wonderful continuum of human use of the area, from prehistory to the current State Park status. The walks would include a slide show the evening before each hike/walk. Virginia Hotz-Steenhoven worked for many years as a part time lecturer and field naturalist for the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco and this is one of many programs she used to offer. Attendance is limited to a maximum of 8-10 each time, older children would be welcome as long as they were under adult supervision. A relaxed pace will prevail, because you can't look at anything if you are in a rush!
Peace Flag Quilt ………………………………… $75 min.
Value: Inestimable
This is a quilt made of flags crafted by our own UUP children!
Donated by: The Children of UUP’s Religious Education Program
Bicycle Adventure Picnic …………………… $8 ea./min
Maximum number of riders – 8 (excluding the Boyles)
Approximate Value $15 per person
Join the Boyle family on a fun filled bicycle adventure and handmade picnic lunch through the beautiful countryside!!!! Riders of all ages and skills are welcome. The group will determine the date and how challenging they would like the ride to be. The Boyles will plan the route accordingly. This fun filled package also includes a quick safety check of each bike before we hit the road.
Participants will need to bring their own bike, helmet, appetite and sense of adventure.
Donated by: The Boyle Family
Ellsworth’s Chili Night ………… $10 ea./min; $5 kids
Up to 6 guests (4 adults, 2 children)
Value: $25 per person
Ellsworth’s Chili is famous in Southern California, it was sold for 30+ years in supermarkets. Ellsworth’s chili (meat of vegetarian) can be as mild or hot as you like. Home made tortillas, Salad buffet, guacamole, Lagunitas beer, Margueritas or your choice of beverage. Kids welcome!
Donated by: The Ellsworths
Bill Walton-Autographed Basketball …….... $40 min.
Value: $75
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame center for the Boston Celtics, autographed this regulation Spalding basketball. Probably worthless as a basketball…
Donated by : Bill Walton
Speed Boating at Clear Lake ……………… $100 min
Value: $300
A day of excitement! Water ski or boogie board available. Ride or ski—your choice. Observe Gene slalom skiing. Bring a wake board if you prefer. Most July and August dates available. Kids welcome. Up to 6 people.
Donated by The Ellsworths
Vacation Week in Maine ……………………. $200 min.
Value: $550
A week in Maine! All you need is to get there, and then enjoy a stay in a cabin on Deer Isle, Maine. Lobster dinner included! Enjoy this trip June 17-24 only—transcontinental transportation excluded. Learn more about this beautiful location at www.deerisle.net
Donated by: Diana Spaulding and her parents
Homemade Pasta Dinner ……………… $10 each min.
Offered for up to six guests in one evening
Value: $20 each
A not-to-be-missed hands-on culinary experience of pasta-making followed by…..pasta eating! (Accompanied by a full Italian meal.)
Donated by: Nancy and Tony Blake
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
The Silent Auction is open until 2:30 pm
Photographs of Paris ……………………….. $40 min.
Value: $150
Three photos of Paris in one frame with three openings.
Donated by: Hope Stewart
Custom-knit scarf ………………………….. $8 min.
Two scarves available for bidding
Value: $15 each
“I will knit a scarf of length, width, and yarn of your choosing (up to $8 for materials).”
Donated by Jane Cruser
Beginner Italian lesson ……………………….. $35 min
Value: $75
Going to Italy? Or always wanted to experience the most musical language? Why not learn a few words or phrases or songs! 2 hours (2 meetings) Starting bid includes printed materials.
Donated by: Elaine Ellsworth
Childcare ……………………………………… $16 min.
Offered twice.
Value: $40
Up to four hours childcare. Bea enjoys playing with children and having fun!
Donated by: Beatrice Pool
Framed Photo of Petaluma Hills ……………. $35 min.
Value: $100
Framed 11 by 14 photograph of the Petaluma Hills by our own Hope Stewart.
Donated by: Hope Stewart
Vacation care for dog or cat ……………… $50 min.
Value: $150
Vacation care for your dog or cat while you are away. Food, walking, and tender loving care. Up to two weeks.
Donated by Naomi Davis
1 loaf of Home Made bread ………………..$5 min.
Offered three times
Value: $6
You name the type and when (schedules permitting) and where (in Petaluma/Cotati) you would like to have it delivered (or you can pick it up, whatever works).
It can be delivered WARM.
French Bread
Whole Wheat
Rye
Pumpernickel
Banana Amaranth
Oat Bran
Sun dried tomato
Garlic
Pesto
Cinnamon Raisin
Chocolate Chip
Donated by: Elaine Ellsworth
Watercolor Painting ………………………… $100 min.
Value: $250
Executed by someone who knows what she’s doing when it comes to watercolors—and she’s taught countless others as well.
Donated by: Barbara Marlin-Coole
Babysitting …………………………..……… $20 ea. min.
Offered twice.
Value: $40 each.
Will babysit in your home for up to four hours!
Donated by: Karen Elliott
Repaint Exterior Windows ………… $40 ea. window
Value: $80 per window
Professional painter (David Hathaway!) will recaulk, unstick, and provide general maintenance for the windows of one home. Please bid per window you wish worked on—David will do one home.
Donated by: David Hathaway
Refinish a Front Door ……………………….. $200 min.
Value: $350
Is your front door in need of a new, improved, more welcoming aspect? Here’s your chance to make a good first impression on your visitors!
Donated by: David Hathaway
Beaded Necklaces (4) ……………………………. $20-40
Value: $25-$60
Four necklaces auctioned separately, each slightly different price. T Hathaway has created these originals, using materials that include silk, Austrian crystals, and freshwater pearls.
Donated by: T. Hathaway
Rock-A-Bye Whale Original Art …………. $100 min ea.
Two pieces.
Value: again, priceless and amazing!
Framed original art from Florence Strange’s Rock-A-Bye Whale, each frame contains two originals. Includes a copy of the book, also!
Donated by: Florence Strange
Hypnotherapy Session ………………………$40
Value: 2 sessions $75 ea.
Use this time to learn relaxation techniques, to foster personal growth, to improve your health, or to begin to tackle an issue that has been troubling you. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Adee Swanson’s approach combines traditional hypnotherapy with intuitive healing skills. You’re guaranteed to come away with techniques you can implement immediately in your daily life.
Donated by: Adee Swanson
Listed below are the items being offered. Please come--the event is free and open to the public!
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
Auctioneer: Christian Boatsman
Fame Becomes Me ……………………..………. $35 min.
Value: $70
One ticket to “Fame Becomes Me,” Wednesday, May 17, at 2 pm. at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco. “In the grand tradition of West Side Story and The Lion King comes the next great American musical... but until then, there's Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Martin Short's uproarious Broadway extravaganza, with huge and unnecessary set changes, stampeding livestock, unpatented pyrotechnics, and a live birth at select matinees. Filling the stage with unforgettable characters (along with a brilliant troupe of top Broadway performers and musicians, who upstage Mr. Short whenever he lets them), and co-written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (who don't need the money because they wrote Hairspray), Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me brings over 20 years of comic genius to the Broadway stage - and leaves it there. Scott Wittman directs.”
Donated by: Karen Elliott
Logo / Graphic Design …………………...……. $50 min.
Value: $225
One logo design or other graphic design work. Includes three initial mock-ups and one round of changes—up to three hours of work by our own graphic design wizard!
Donated by: Stacey Meinzen
Room Design or Home Staging Consult ...…$100 min.
Value: $250-350
Half-day room redesign, or (for someone selling a house) a home staging consultation. (David and Diana hired her to do their home prior to its practically instant sale in January, and can provide excellent references! “Martha is an absolute authority on what makes a room sing in tune, and what makes it sing flat.”—David)
Donated by: Martha Murphy
Learn to Sail! …………………………………….. $40 min.
Value: $100
A one-on-one lesson from an old salt, who may even sing you a sea-shanty if you ask nicely.
Donated by: Walter Coole
Welcome-Home Meal …………………….……. $25 min.
Offered twice
Value: $40
A meal to greet you upon your arrival home from a trip away! What more could you ask for after a grueling vacation? Ready for you to eat the evening you arrive home, for up to four people. (And milk for the next morning’s breakfast!). To be arranged ahead of time.
Donated by: Rebecca Black
Live Song for a Special Occasion …………….. $10 ea.
Offered three times.
Value: $25 each
Live performance of a song for your special occasion: “A friend has talked me into donating a song. I have a few songs in my repertoire, but will consider taking a request. I can sing a capella, or I could arrange accompaniment.”
Donated by: Jennine Lanouette
Vegetarian Indian cooking lesson ……… $15/ea. min.
Offered for up to 4 people (2 minimum), one time
Value: $35 per person
Recipes included.
Green Bean Poriyal (made with coconut and spices) or Cauliflower Dakshin
Potato Masala
Pappadams
Sambar Dal
Dosai (rice and wheat crepe)
Chai
Donated by: Elaine Ellsworth
Fruit-Picking and Lunch ………………...…….. $50 min.
Value: priceless and amazing
Choose a day to visit the garden of Florence and David Strange to pick for yourself whatever fruit is in season and have lunch with us. Children included, of course!
Donated by: Florence and David Strange
Bathroom Painting Job ………………………. $250 min.
Value: $450
A professional painter (David Hathaway!) will paint a bathroom in oil paint. Recaulking, fixing holes, “the real deal.”
Donated by: David Hathaway
The Instant Deadhead Kit ………………. $75 min.
Value: around $300
This Grateful Dead-oriented selection includes everything you need to be a well-equipped, knowledgeable, and picky Deadhead, including: a throw blanket; a copy of The Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics with a letterpress-printed bookplate signed by Robert Hunter, John Barlow, Jim Carpenter, and David Dodd; a baseball cap; a DVD of The Closing of Winterland; a Rare Cuts and Oddities CD; two songbooks; and a poster signed by Bill Walton, member of both the Basketball and Grateful Dead Halls of Fame.
Donated by: The Grateful Dead, Ice Nine Publishing, Bill Walton, and David Dodd
Learn to Sailboard! ……………………………. $40 min.
Value: $100
Admit it: it looks incredibly fun to be out there cruising over the whitecaps!
Donated by: Walter Coole
Kid-Friendly Backyard Dinner ……….. $25 min/family
For up to three families (12 people total maximum, all at one dinner)
Value: $75 per family
A custom meal, per dietary preference, prepared and served under a glorious redwood in the backyard of the hosts.
Donated by: Rachella Grossi and Fady Zawde
Nature Walk / Lecture ………………………. $20 min ea.
Up to 10 participants at each of two outings
Value: $50 each attendee
Two nature walks, one in Fall 2006, one in Spring 2007, on the theme of 'Human Use of the Environment.' with an emphasis on geology and ethnobotany of the California Indians. The walks will take place in the Mount Burdell Open Space, Olompali State Park area because the area is so diverse geologically and botanically. There is also a wonderful continuum of human use of the area, from prehistory to the current State Park status. The walks would include a slide show the evening before each hike/walk. Virginia Hotz-Steenhoven worked for many years as a part time lecturer and field naturalist for the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco and this is one of many programs she used to offer. Attendance is limited to a maximum of 8-10 each time, older children would be welcome as long as they were under adult supervision. A relaxed pace will prevail, because you can't look at anything if you are in a rush!
Peace Flag Quilt ………………………………… $75 min.
Value: Inestimable
This is a quilt made of flags crafted by our own UUP children!
Donated by: The Children of UUP’s Religious Education Program
Bicycle Adventure Picnic …………………… $8 ea./min
Maximum number of riders – 8 (excluding the Boyles)
Approximate Value $15 per person
Join the Boyle family on a fun filled bicycle adventure and handmade picnic lunch through the beautiful countryside!!!! Riders of all ages and skills are welcome. The group will determine the date and how challenging they would like the ride to be. The Boyles will plan the route accordingly. This fun filled package also includes a quick safety check of each bike before we hit the road.
Participants will need to bring their own bike, helmet, appetite and sense of adventure.
Donated by: The Boyle Family
Ellsworth’s Chili Night ………… $10 ea./min; $5 kids
Up to 6 guests (4 adults, 2 children)
Value: $25 per person
Ellsworth’s Chili is famous in Southern California, it was sold for 30+ years in supermarkets. Ellsworth’s chili (meat of vegetarian) can be as mild or hot as you like. Home made tortillas, Salad buffet, guacamole, Lagunitas beer, Margueritas or your choice of beverage. Kids welcome!
Donated by: The Ellsworths
Bill Walton-Autographed Basketball …….... $40 min.
Value: $75
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame center for the Boston Celtics, autographed this regulation Spalding basketball. Probably worthless as a basketball…
Donated by : Bill Walton
Speed Boating at Clear Lake ……………… $100 min
Value: $300
A day of excitement! Water ski or boogie board available. Ride or ski—your choice. Observe Gene slalom skiing. Bring a wake board if you prefer. Most July and August dates available. Kids welcome. Up to 6 people.
Donated by The Ellsworths
Vacation Week in Maine ……………………. $200 min.
Value: $550
A week in Maine! All you need is to get there, and then enjoy a stay in a cabin on Deer Isle, Maine. Lobster dinner included! Enjoy this trip June 17-24 only—transcontinental transportation excluded. Learn more about this beautiful location at www.deerisle.net
Donated by: Diana Spaulding and her parents
Homemade Pasta Dinner ……………… $10 each min.
Offered for up to six guests in one evening
Value: $20 each
A not-to-be-missed hands-on culinary experience of pasta-making followed by…..pasta eating! (Accompanied by a full Italian meal.)
Donated by: Nancy and Tony Blake
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
The Silent Auction is open until 2:30 pm
Photographs of Paris ……………………….. $40 min.
Value: $150
Three photos of Paris in one frame with three openings.
Donated by: Hope Stewart
Custom-knit scarf ………………………….. $8 min.
Two scarves available for bidding
Value: $15 each
“I will knit a scarf of length, width, and yarn of your choosing (up to $8 for materials).”
Donated by Jane Cruser
Beginner Italian lesson ……………………….. $35 min
Value: $75
Going to Italy? Or always wanted to experience the most musical language? Why not learn a few words or phrases or songs! 2 hours (2 meetings) Starting bid includes printed materials.
Donated by: Elaine Ellsworth
Childcare ……………………………………… $16 min.
Offered twice.
Value: $40
Up to four hours childcare. Bea enjoys playing with children and having fun!
Donated by: Beatrice Pool
Framed Photo of Petaluma Hills ……………. $35 min.
Value: $100
Framed 11 by 14 photograph of the Petaluma Hills by our own Hope Stewart.
Donated by: Hope Stewart
Vacation care for dog or cat ……………… $50 min.
Value: $150
Vacation care for your dog or cat while you are away. Food, walking, and tender loving care. Up to two weeks.
Donated by Naomi Davis
1 loaf of Home Made bread ………………..$5 min.
Offered three times
Value: $6
You name the type and when (schedules permitting) and where (in Petaluma/Cotati) you would like to have it delivered (or you can pick it up, whatever works).
It can be delivered WARM.
French Bread
Whole Wheat
Rye
Pumpernickel
Banana Amaranth
Oat Bran
Sun dried tomato
Garlic
Pesto
Cinnamon Raisin
Chocolate Chip
Donated by: Elaine Ellsworth
Watercolor Painting ………………………… $100 min.
Value: $250
Executed by someone who knows what she’s doing when it comes to watercolors—and she’s taught countless others as well.
Donated by: Barbara Marlin-Coole
Babysitting …………………………..……… $20 ea. min.
Offered twice.
Value: $40 each.
Will babysit in your home for up to four hours!
Donated by: Karen Elliott
Repaint Exterior Windows ………… $40 ea. window
Value: $80 per window
Professional painter (David Hathaway!) will recaulk, unstick, and provide general maintenance for the windows of one home. Please bid per window you wish worked on—David will do one home.
Donated by: David Hathaway
Refinish a Front Door ……………………….. $200 min.
Value: $350
Is your front door in need of a new, improved, more welcoming aspect? Here’s your chance to make a good first impression on your visitors!
Donated by: David Hathaway
Beaded Necklaces (4) ……………………………. $20-40
Value: $25-$60
Four necklaces auctioned separately, each slightly different price. T Hathaway has created these originals, using materials that include silk, Austrian crystals, and freshwater pearls.
Donated by: T. Hathaway
Rock-A-Bye Whale Original Art …………. $100 min ea.
Two pieces.
Value: again, priceless and amazing!
Framed original art from Florence Strange’s Rock-A-Bye Whale, each frame contains two originals. Includes a copy of the book, also!
Donated by: Florence Strange
Hypnotherapy Session ………………………$40
Value: 2 sessions $75 ea.
Use this time to learn relaxation techniques, to foster personal growth, to improve your health, or to begin to tackle an issue that has been troubling you. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Adee Swanson’s approach combines traditional hypnotherapy with intuitive healing skills. You’re guaranteed to come away with techniques you can implement immediately in your daily life.
Donated by: Adee Swanson
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