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27 Annual Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce Fantasy Auction Live Auction 1. The Sky’s The Limit! Buckle up for a one-hour scenic flight for three with Chris Burger, over majestic Mt. Arrowsmith, or maybe cross the Georgia Strait for a tour of the islands and the Sunshine Coast. Afterwards, you will enjoy a tasty lunch at The Final Approach Restaurant at the Qualicum Beach Airport. Bring your camera, as aerial photographs of your home can be arranged. Chris will even throw in some very small bags of peanuts as part of the in-flight food services. VALUE: $500 Donated by: Chris Burger and The Final Approach Restaurant
2. Light up the Lanes! Let’s go bowling! Cosmic Bowling is glow-in-the-dark bowling, so be sure to wear white! This fun evening of Cosmic Bowling at Sunset Lanes in Parksville is for up to 36 guests, and Domino’s Pizza has included 10 large pizzas to make a perfect family or staff party. VALUE: $650 Donated by: Domino’s Pizza and Sunset Lanes
3. Shark Hunters You’ve got premium seats for the January 21, 2012 home game when the Vancouver Canucks take on the San Jose Sharks. Your package also includes one night’s stay, complete with Breakfast for Two, at the Quality Hotel Downtown - Inn at False Creek, one of Vancouver's most charming boutique hotels. VALUE: $600 Donated by: S.A.I. Systems Auditing and Terminal Auto Body
4. Special Delivery Once a week during July and August, 2012, you’ll receive a country garden bouquet, featuring a stunning combination of roses, snapdragons, alstromeria, hydrangea, monkey paws, sweet peas and more…fresh from the garden! These beautiful bouquets will brighten your home or that of a loved one, your co-workers or your business foyer! Delivery to be on the same day of the week, to the same address within District 69. Vases belong to the gardener! VALUE: $500 Donated by: Brenda Nicolls – Coast Realty Group
5. Home Away From Home Experience beachfront luxury right here at home; we’ve made your getaway so easy. This package includes one night in a one bedroom, ocean view suite, with dinner and breakfast for two at Pacific Prime Restaurant. Pamper yourself! VALUE: $400 Donated by: The Beach Club Resort
6. Golfing “The Bear” Test your skills at Canada’s only resort to feature 36 holes of Nicklaus Design golf. This luxury hotel at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort welcomes you for a one night stay, including two rounds of golf, with a premium level of style, sophistication, and elegance you would expect from any world class resort – all just minutes from downtown Victoria. VALUE: $600 Donated by: Westin Bear Mountain Resort
7. Cruise the Coast Your local bankers are wishing you “Bon Voyage”, as you cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver, B.C., up the beautiful Pacific Coast. A great, fourday getaway to relax and restore you. VALUE: $1300 Donated by: Bank of Montreal, C.I.B.C., Coastal Community Credit Union, Oliver Sayah & Associates Wealth Management, RBC Personal & Commercial Markets, TD Canada Trust, Expedia Cruise Ship Centers
8. Walk in the Mist Stay two nights in the Grand Pacific Suite at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa; also included are two complimentary “Tea by the Sea” and two passes to their Pacific Mist Hydropath. The Pacific Mist Hydropath® offers the many benefits of hydrotherapy, in a setting that evokes the Island’s natural seaside elements. VALUE: $1100 Donated by: Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
9. Catch of the Day Don’t pass up the chance to battle King (Tyee) Salmon up to 60 pounds, or the fighting Coho in excess of 15 pounds at scenic Nootka Island Lodge. Your trip for one includes 4 guided fishing trips, all your gear, care of fish, 3 days and 2 nights accommodation and all of your meals. VALUE: $1300 Donated by: Nootka Island Lodge
10. Gourmet Delights Dine in style in your very own home, with Chef Shawn Smith of Live Wire Catering preparing a gourmet dinner for you and five guests. Parksville’s own Thrifty Foods will provide all the tasty ingredients to make this a very special meal to remember. VALUE: $1200 Donated by: Live Wire Catering and Thrifty Foods
11. Seattle Battle You and 3 guests will stay at the The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and widely regarded as one of the city’s most celebrated treasures, The Fairmont Olympic is a Seattle destination in itself. But, you’ve also got four tickets to the November 12th showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the Baltimore Ravens. VALUE: $1000 Donated by: Parksville Chrysler
12. Pure Poetry Offering spectacular views from every vantage point, the awardwinning, five-star, luxury Poets Cove Resort & Spa on South Pender Island will soothe your soul. This package entitles you to a two night stay in a beautiful two bedroom, fully equipped cottage with private hot tub. The full service resort has a restaurant, seaside pub, full spa, and boat, kayak and bicycle rentals. Dates subject to resort availability. VALUE: $850 Donated by: United Carpet
13. Royal City Romance This one night romantic package in an executive suite includes accommodation (for up to four persons) in a luxurious waterfront executive suite with roses, bubbly and Belgian chocolates on arrival. The Victoria Regent is an exclusive downtown waterfront property offering luxury condominium styled penthouses and suites overlooking Victoria's picturesque inner harbour. VALUE: $650 Donated by: Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites
14. Rustic Luxury Stay two nights in a luxury, oceanfront log cabin (sleeps four) at Crystal Cove Beach Resort on spectacular MacKenzie Beach near Tofino. Enjoy the view from your private hot tub. Or...you could use the certificate to camp in style at one of their well-treed, private, fully serviced campsites. VALUE: $500 Donated by: Joe Cunningham Ford
15. Dinner on the Coast This is an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner and entertainment for up to 10 people in your home. Your guests will be picked up and chauffeur-driven to your home. Live music will be playing to set the mood as you and your guests start the celebrations with champagne and hors d' hoeuvres. The gourmet dinner, prepared and served to you by the realtors at Coast Realty Group, will amaze you. At the end of the evening your guests will be delivered home safe and sound. VALUE: $1500 Donated by: Coast Realty Group Parksville
16. First-Class Golf Brent Morrison Golf Academy is offering private lessons for four people, lunch for four at the Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant and golf for four including two carts at the scenic Pheasant Glen Golf Resort. Grassy meadows, west coast woodlands and a spectacular view of Mount Arrowsmith provide the backdrop to your golf experience. VALUE: $750 Donated by: Pheasant Glen Golf Resort
17. Special Memories Dedicate a park bench in celebration of a special birthday, birth, marriage, or in memory of a loved one. VALUE: $1500 Donated by: City of Parksville
18. Rip It Up! This package would make a great staff party, family reunion event, block party, or just plain fun for all, enjoying 18 holes of mini golf and bumper car rides at Riptide Lagoon. They’re offering exclusive use of their facility for an entire evening for you and 29 guests, and Panago Pizza will supply 10 large pizzas to feed everyone. VALUE: $750 Donated by: Panago Pizza and Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf
19. The Chileans Are Coming The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival attracts some of the biggest industry names from around the world and is firmly established as the continent's premier wine event and among the biggest, best and oldest wine events in the world. It features wine tastings and pairings, gourmet dinners and luncheons, educational seminars and culinary competitions. The 2012 Theme Country is Chile, and you have two tickets to the Thursday evening “Tasting Room” event, as well as overnight accommodation and breakfast at the Empire Landmark Hotel, featuring the award-winning Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant. VALUE: $300 Donated by: Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival and Halverson Construction Ltd.
20. Wine & Cheese Lakeside Take one very special, Limited Edition, 3 litre bottle of 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve by Hester Creek Winery (Oliver, BC; VQA), add a fine selection of delicious specialty cheeses, artisan breads, crisps and crackers and mix with one week accommodation at “Our Place” at Osoyoos Lake, a 2000 sq ft holiday home right on beautiful Osoyoos Lake. A recipe for relaxation! VALUE: $1800 Donated by: Ian Lindsay & Associates, RE/MAX First Realty, Qualicum Beach House & Villas and Seafever Villa, La Manzanilla, Mexico
21. Go Wild Prove you are the Ultimate WildPlayer! Want to prove you're the bravest of the bunch? Earn your bragging rights as an Ultimate WildPlayer. Successfully conquer all WildPlay Nanaimo Elements Monkido Aerial Adventure Course, Bungy Jump, King Swing and Canyon Zip - in one visit! You even get a “Brag Bundle” (video of your bungy jump or King Swing on CD and a WildPlay T-Shirt). Show us your stuff! VALUE: $500 Donated by: Wild Play Element Park Nanaimo
22. On the Beach Enjoy a luxury, one week, “stay-cation” in a two bedroom suite at The Beach Club Resort, right here in Parksville. VALUE: $2000 Donated by: Harris Oceanside Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd.