Saint Paul’s Silent Auction – ALL PROFITS TO CHARITY
| Saint Paul’s Silent Auction – ALL PROFITS TO CHARITY | ||||
| Item No. | Item | Donor | Starting bid | Description |
| 1 | 0.53 KARAT DIAMOND RING | $2,000 | This beautiful ring contains a one half bezel set round brilliant cut 0.53 karat diamond. The configuration is a polished gold “tusker” mount. The diamond and gold were produced in South Africa where the ring was made and purchased. The total weight is 3.2 grams including the diamond. An appraisal made by Day’s Jewelers in November 2015 is available for inspection. Please request a private viewing of the ring itself prior to bidding. | |
| 2 | SUNRAY ANIMAL CLINIC GIFT CARD | Anne Del Borgo, DVM | $50 | Sunray Animal Clinic is a full service companion animal hospital in Brunswick, Maine. Among the many services they provide are surgical services, dentistry, x-ray, therapeutic laser, nutritional counseling, and the most up-to-date in-house diagnostics available. |
| 3 | GARDEN DESIGN SERVICES | Nancy Whitehouse | $75 | Up to 5 hours of garden or landscaping design consultation. Nancy is a master gardener since 2010 and docent at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. This offer can be used for design services and/or supervising planting, but does not include physical work. Valid through July 1, 2018 and within 25 miles of Brunswick. |
| 4 | GARDEN “DESIGN AND DIG” PACKAGE | Nancy Whitehouse & Dana Baer | $255 | Up to 5 hours of garden or landscaping design consultation by Nancy and up to 10 hours of installation by Dana. Nancy is a master gardener since 2010 and docent at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Dana, also a master gardener since 2017 is a master of the shovel and rake and an avid gardener. This offer can be used for design services, supervising planting, and the physical work to implement the design. Valid through August 1, 2019 and within 25 miles of Brunswick. |
| 5 | PORTLAND JETPORT SHUTTLE | Phil & Patsy Studwell | $75 | This is a private shuttle from the Brunswick area to the Portland Jetport (or Portland train/bus station) and pick-up upon your return for up to four people and their luggage. Christmas/New Year’s 2018 week not available. School vacation weeks 2019 okay. Any time day or night. Dates will be mutually agreed upon well ahead of travel. Valid through November 20, 2019 and within 10 miles of Brunswick. |
| 6 | GARDEN TOUR AND BRUNCH |
Bonnie & Linton Studdiford | $150 | Two hour morning garden tour for you and 9 of your friends that includes light brunch. Bonnie and Linton are both Master Gardeners and hold certificates in Native Plants and Ecological Horticulture from Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Their gardens encompass 4 acres that include a small orchard, large perennial beds, a woodland garden, a shade garden, an herb garden, extensive vegetable gardens and a collection of unusual trees and shrubs. Available by mutual arrangement anytime between June 1 and September 15, 2019. |
| 7 | GARDEN TOUR AND AFTERNOON TEA |
Bonnie & Linton Studdiford | $150 | Two hour afternoon garden tour for you and 9 of your friends that includes tea in the afternoon. Bonnie and Linton are both Master Gardeners and hold certificates in Native Plants and Ecological Horticulture from Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Their gardens encompass 4 acres that include a small orchard, large perennial beds, a woodland garden, a shade garden, an herb garden, extensive vegetable gardens and a collection of unusual trees and shrubs. Available by mutual arrangement anytime between June 1 and September 15, 2019. |
| 8 | PAINTING BY TIM BANKS | Tim Banks |
$130 | Framed acrylic on canvas board, 12” by 16” titled Middle Bay, From The Bench by Tim Banks, ready to hang. |
| 9 | PAINTING BY LUCINDA WHITE | Lucinda White | $140 | Framed Oil on Canvas, 14″ by 11″, titled “Fog from Brown’s Point Light (Vinalhaven)“, by Lucinda White, ready to hang. |
| 10 | PAINTING BY LIZ MESSLER | Liz Messler | $120 | Framed 10” x 12” watercolor painting, double matted (all archival materials), titled Sanctuary Flow by Liz Messler, ready to hang. |
| 11 | LOON WITH CHICK CARVING | Rodney Richard | $45 | Well known local carver Rodney Richard is offering a 14-inch chainsaw-carved and hand-painted loon with chick made of locally harvested white pine. Rodney’s carvings have been the most popular item in the auction last two years! |
| 12 | THAT’S A LOAD OF MANURE | Bonnie Studdiford | $25 | Really! One yard of combined aged horse manure and chips delivered to you. This offer is ideal for gardeners and landscapers. Available beginning May 15 through October 1, 2019 with delivery within 15 miles of Brunswick. |
| 13 | HOME ENERGY REVIEW AND REPORT | Hugh Savage & Dana Baer | $180 | A non-invasive home energy review conducted by Hugh, a Building Performance Institute trained engineer and Dana, a very experienced construction engineer. A written report will be provided to help you answer these questions: ? Where and how am I loosing heat? ? Why are some rooms drafty or always cold? ? Why does the snow melt off my roof before any of my neighbor’s? ? Do I have silent energy hogs gobbling more energy than necessary??Note that this does not include a blower door test. |
| 14 | I’M IN HEAVEN CHOCOLATE BASKET | Andree Appel | $25 | Basket full of chocolate delights from Trader Joes, perfect for the holiday season. |
| 15 | “WOW” MAINE BASKET | Susan Martens | $90 | This is an incredibly full basket of Maine foods and products. Wonderful for you or as a gift for anyone in love with the “Way life should be”! |
| 16 | MOVADO WOMAN’S WATCH | $75 | Movado watch for women. Brand new stainless steel with black face and a black leather strap. | |
| 17 | CHILTON FURNITURE GIFT CARD | Chilton Furniture | $120 | Chilton Furniture located in Freeport and Scarborough, Maine is a maker and seller of American-made, traditional, hardwood furniture. This certificate can be used for anything in their beautiful store. |
| 18 | PAINTING BY AMBER TREFFRY | Art Treffry | $375 | Framed oil on canvas, 32” by 24” untitled landscape by Amber Treffry (active in Spokane, WA circa 1955-65), ready to hang. |
| 19 | FLY FISHING OUTFIT | Bill Martens | $90 | This is a complete fly fishing outfit including. Just what you need to start fly fishing. |
| 20 | SELECTION OF TROUT FLIES AND LANDING NET | Bill Martens | $110 | An assortment of fifty trout flies with box and a catch and release net. |
| 21 | FLY FISHING LESSON | Macauley Lord | $165 | Lesson with Macauley Lord, professional casting instructor and author of the L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook. This will help you learn or improve your ability to choose flies, cast, and catch fish. |
| 22 | ICE FISHING TRIP | Macauley Lord | $165 | Day of ice fishing with Macauley Lord, passionate fisher and author of the L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook. This is a serious fishing trip which will help you learn or improve your skill to catch fish. |
| 23 | DAY OF BOATING AND LUNCH | Peter McCracken | $135 | Three-hour boat cruise on Casco Bay with a picnic lunch for two people on a date acceptable to all in July or August. Leave from the Harraseeket Yacht Club in South Freeport on a 21-foot power boat with open cockpit and enclosed cabin and helm station. |
| 24 | MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATER | Abbie Van Doren & Paul Womer | $60 | Two tickets for “Treasure Island” on June 26, 2019. This is for a Wednesday matinee starting at 2 p.m. These excellent seats are Row E, Seats 110-109 (center orchestra). Treasure Island: June 26, 2019 The tickets will available to the buyer next spring, usually in April. More info at www.msmt.org. |
| 25 | MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATER | Abbie Van Doren & Paul Womer | $60 | Two tickets for “Hello Dolly” on July 17, 2019. This is for a Wednesday matinee starting at 2 p.m. These excellent seats are Row E, Seats 110-109 (center orchestra). Hello Dolly: July 17, 2019 The tickets will available to the buyer next spring, usually in April. More info at www.msmt.org. |
| 26 | MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATER | Abbie Van Doren & Paul Womer | $60 | Two tickets for “The Wizard of Oz” on August 7, 2019. This is for a Wednesday matinee starting at 2 p.m. These excellent seats are Row E, Seats 110-109 (center orchestra). The Wizard of Oz: August 7, 2019 The tickets will available to the buyer next spring, usually in April. More info at www.msmt.org. |
| 27 | PRINT BY VIVIAN WIXOM | Pat Forsyth | $50 | Professionally matted, numbered and signed print, 11” x 14”, by Topsham Maine artist Vivian Wixom. This print is titled Pemaquid Point. |
| 28 | PAELLA DINNER FOR 8 | Banks & Andree Appel | $250 | This is a seafood paella dinner made to order on an open fire at the home of Anne and Tim Banks located on Simpson’s Point in Brunswick. The dinner for 8 will be served to you and your guests on an outside table on the edge of Middle Bay in a very private setting. It will include… Available any time by mutual arrangement between July 1and October 1, 2019. |
| 29 | PRINT BY PENELOPE KREBS | $35 | Framed, numbered and signed print, 8” x 10”, by California artist Penelope Krebs. This print is titled Black-capped Chickadee, ready to hang. | |
| 30 | 3 DOZEN HOMADE TAMALES | Dana Baer & Anne Banks | $35 | These are Mexican-style tamales hand made with corn masa and wrapped in corn husks. Filling is either pork with red chile or chicken with green chile. You can choose pork, chicken or any combination of both, and can specify mild, medium, or spicy. Available fresh the week of December 10, 2018 or frozen after that. |
| 31 | HOLIDAY TREAT BASKET | Lili Ott | $40 | Holiday Treat basket filled with cookies, prosecco, chocolates, cheese and other goodies to brighten up a Christmas celebration! |
| 32 | THE BRUNSWICK INN GIFT CARD | Jim Hornor | $120 | The certificate is toward a one night stay at the beautiful Brunswick Inn located on Park Row (https://www.thebrunswickinn.com) on the Brunswick Green. It can be used for accommodations at any time between December 2, 2018 until April 30, 2019. |
| 33 | MALLARD DUCK DECORATIVE DECOY | George Peck | $30 | Hand carved decorative decoy, stained white pine, maker unknown. |
| 34 | ANTIQUE CHILDS CHEST | Pat Forsyth | $80 | This 16”W x 9”D x 10 1/2” H wooden chest circa 1900 is covered on the outside with canvas and with paper on the inside. Good condition although the key to the lock is missing. No makers mark. |
| 35 | VINTAGE BRASS MUSIC STAND | Bonnie Studdiford | $25 | A adjustable vintage brass music stand. The stand features a lyre motif and sits on a decorative base with four feet. The height adjusts to accommodate the musician. |
| 36 | ANTIQUE BOOK PRESS | John Ott | $180 | Antique cast iron book press, size #0. Made at the turn of the 20th century, this press can be used for book binding, pressing flowers, or making prints. Excellent working condition and ready to use or display. |
| 37 | PAIR OF NEEDLEPOINT SIDE CHAIRS | Bonnie Studdiford | $75 | Pair of early 20th century side chairs with hand-worked needle point chair cushions. |
| 38 | HALF DAY OF STRIPED BASS FISHING | Steve Brann | $100 | A half day of striper fishing for one on his boat guided by Steve Brann out of South Freeport. Lunch and all gear will be provided. |
| 39 | PRINT BY BOB BERTRAM | Bill Martens | $100 | Professionally framed print titled Keeping the Tradition Alive by nationally renowned wildlife artist Bob Bertram, signed and numbered, it is ready to hang. |
| 40 | SKILLIN’S GREENHOUSE GIFT CARD | Skillin’s Nursery | $20 | $35 Gift Card from Skillins Greenhouse in Brunswick. |
| 41 | HANNAFORD’S GROCERY GIFT CARD | Hannaford’s Grocery | $35 | $50 gift card for any use at Hannaford’s Grocery, any location. |
| 42 | SUBSCRIPTION TO THE TIMES RECORD | The Times Record | $95 | One $159 annual subscription to the Brunswick local newspaper. |
| 43 | NEEDLEPOINT PILLOW BY NANCY KEATING | Nancy Keating | $200 | Exquisite Audubon-inspired needlepoint pillow designed, painted, stitched and made into a pillow by Nancy Keating, a decorative painter, master stitcher and lifelong artist. |
| 44 | DIPTYCH COLLAGE BY EMILY BAER | Emily Baer | $25 | A diptych of 2 collaged pieces, each 6” by 6” birch panel, untitled, ready to hang. |
| 45 | BUON APPETITO BASKET | Andree Appel | $35 | Basket containing all the things you need to make the perfect Mediterranean dinner, complete with wine. |
| 46 | PHOTOGRAPH BY CAROL DONNELL | George & Carol Peck | $35 | 12” x 16 color photograph by Carol Donnell of a dragon fly, framed and ready to hang. |
| 47 | RENY’S GIFT CARD | Reny’s | $15 | Gift card for any use at Reny’s, any location. |
| 48 | LANDSCAPER’S DREAM WOOD CHIPS | Tim Vail | $70 | Up to 10 yards of wood chips. The amount will depend on how much you would like, including delivery within 10 miles of Brunswick. |
| 49 | LOON 57 CANOE PADDLE | Bill Martens | $45 | With its clean and simple lines, the LL Bean version of the Loon canoe paddle is a great lightweight recreational wood canoe paddle. It has a comfortable palm grip and a five-laminate blade handcrafted of basswood and maple in Osceola, Wisconsin. |
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