The Rivers School Auction 2019

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1. It’s the Reining World Series Champs!

On Sunday, September 8, 2019, you and nine friends will head on over to Fenway Park to watch the 2018 World Series Boston Red Sox play their rivals, the New York Yankees. You will watch the game from premium seats in the outdoor Lansdowne Pavilion area (close to the Green Monster). This location has 10 ballpark seats, six barstools, and two high top tables. But that’s not all! You will be sure to arrive early to meet your Red Sox host for the night, who will escort you and your guests onto the field behind home plate to watch the Red Sox players take batting practice.

Your host will also provide you with a history of the park, take you to the top of the Green Monster, and lead a tour of the Red Sox Hall of Fame. You will have a buffet dinner at the State Street Pavilion that includes non-alcoholic beverages. During the game, you will have your own private bartender serving drinks and snacks through the seventh inning. And at the end of the night, you and your guests will each receive a Red Sox gift bag.

Take me out to the ball game!

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Grade 8 Group Gift Donors (page 16)

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2. Kick Up Your Hooves in Charleston What is culturally vibrant yet laid back, countrypolitan and cosmopolitan, and was voted the South’s Best City three years in a row by Southern Living? Pack your bags, you’re going to Charleston, South Carolina! This trip is for four—you decide if it will be a girls’ weekend, two couples, or a family vacation!

Wayland Travel will help you with whatever you choose: this trip includes JetBlue round-trip coach-class airfare and two rooms at the Planters Inn for two nights. The Planters Inn is a luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of the famed historic district, ideally situated for sightseeing, shopping, and dining. Eat your way through Charleston with your gift certificate to Bulldog food tours. Experience South Carolina’s distinctive food and learn about the history and culture of the Lowcountry. For dinner you can dine at Magnolias, which serves upscale Southern cuisine, blending traditional ingredients with a modern flair, or Blossom, whose menu highlights the Lowcountry’s best seafood.

Y’all have some fun now!

(Certificate expires 5/4/2020, blackout dates may apply.)

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Eric and Lori Johnson

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3. Down the Stretch They Come Did you ever dream about running the Boston Marathon? This is a rare opportunity to get a coveted Marathon number. This guaranteed entry is your chance to run in the world-renowned Boston Marathon in 2020. You will be officially timed and recorded as an entrant. The Boston Marathon attracts runners from around the world and requires a qualifying time for all categories. A very limited number of official race entry numbers are available.

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Charles and Lisa Larkin

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4. For a Galloping Good Time Transform your backyard into an Irish pub. The Paddy Wagon Inflatable Pub is a unique way to host your next party for 30 family and friends. It’s the grown-up version of the bouncy house, with all the details you see at your local bar including a (non-working) fireplace! The Paddy Wagon will provide lawn games, whiskey-barrel tables to gather around, and cold pints of fresh Irish Stout from their kegerator, properly poured by a licensed bartender. And that’s not all: the Boston Burger Company food truck will roll up to your home and provide the food for your party. Your guests will have incredible food cooked for them right on the spot: Grilled burgers, gourmet fries, and more, all freshly made! Your party will undoubtedly be one that all your guests will remember!

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Grade 6 Group Gift Donors (page 15) Grade 7 Group Gift Donors (page 15)

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5. The Front Runner is‌Twin Farms Experience a two-night stay at the all-inclusive Twin Farms resort in rural Vermont, a luxury five-star retreat on 300 acres, located just three hours from Boston. Twin Farms provides amenities and services that will make your stay as adventurous and social or serene and private as you wish. You will stay in the Hillside Room in the main lodge, with views of Mt. Ascutney.

Accommodations include a fireplace and a covered porch. All meals, wine pairings, and spirits are included—be prepared to feast on made-to-order breakfasts, customized lunches including picnics, and farm-to-table dinners. And there is an abundance of activities available, depending on the season. Choose your favorites: bicycling, fly fishing, cross-country skiing, tennis, access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, and more. The hotel will outfit you with anything you need. You will also enjoy two spa treatments of your choosing and can order wine off the reserve wine list at your meals.

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Grade 12 Group Gift Donors (page 17)

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6. “The Infield” Cocktail Party!

Entertain with ease! This package includes everything you need to throw a fabulous cocktail party. Choose simply delicious, hearty hors d’oeuvres for 30 provided by FlavorBoutique, Rivers parent Betsy Reale’s catering service. You won’t need to lift a finger, as you’ll have the help of a server and a mixologist.

Your bar will be stocked with a case of Italian fine wine: six bottles of red and six bottles of white 2017 Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Etna, along with other party beverages. And your music will be provided by DJ Sprino, so you and your guests can dance the night away.

Date to be mutually agreed upon; no dates in December.

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Chris and Jenn Lemley Bill and Alison Monaghan Mark and Betsy Reale

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7. Odds Are in Your Favor for Some Fun in the Sun: Puerto Rico Spend four days/three nights under the sun and stars at Puerto Rico’s only Five Diamond resort, the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, located in Rio Grande. The resort sits on 483 acres with stunning views of the Caribbean and features two miles of beach, four miles of nature trails, 72 acres of lakes, and views of the El Yunque National Forest. There are endless activities and amenities to choose from at the resort. Dine at one of their gourmet restaurants, play 18 holes of golf on a Robert Trent Jr.– designed golf course, pamper yourself at the spa, hike, bike, kayak, and more! Wayland Travel will help you to experience all of this. Your voucher will provide you with round trip coach-class airfare for four on Jet Blue, and you can choose to stay in one of the resort’s luxury residences in a two-bedroom, three-bathroom condominium that can accommodate up to six.

What are you waiting for? Paradise awaits!

(Certificate expires 5/4/2020; blackout dates may apply.)

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Grade 10 Group Gift Donors (page 16)

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8. Place, Show,Win A VIP Patriots Home Game Experience. Cheer on the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots at a 2019 regular-season home game! You will receive four premium seats in the Putnam Club at Gillette Stadium to watch players such as Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, and Dont’a Hightower take the field. These seats, among the best in the stadium, are located between the 30-yard lines. As if that weren’t enough, you and your guests will be escorted to the Gillette Stadium field to watch pregame warmups! And of course, this VIP experience would not be complete without a VIP parking pass for easy access into and out of the stadium. This is the ultimate Patriots fan experience!

(Game to be mutually agreed upon.)

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Dan and Wendy Kraft

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9. La Campania’s Vino Italiano, A Triple Crown Winner Enjoy a truly unique and divine culinary experience for 14 at La Campania’s exclusive Italian wine shop, Vino Italiano, in Waltham. Your unforgettable evening is designed to provide you with a detailed look into the world of Italian wines, food, and culture of Tuscany. Italy is the biggest wine-producing and exporting country in the world! Your expert tour guide will take you through the most interesting world of Tuscan wine. You will begin with the region’s most historic wine, Chianti Classico.

From there, you will travel south to taste Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and to the Tuscan coast to sample a cabernet merlot blend. Finally, you will enjoy one of the most sought-after and biggest wines in Italy, Brunello di Montalcino. Each tasting will be paired with signature delicacies from La Campania. Also included are seven $30 Uber gift cards for you to Uber your way to and from Vino Italiano. Sharing great food + great wine + great company = the perfect evening!

(Gift certificate cannot be redeemed in November or December.

Event to be held Tuesday-Friday.)

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Friends of the Rivers School

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10. And They’re Off … to Lake Winnipesaukee Spend seven days on Lake Winnipesaukee. This vacation property can sleep a total of 17! There is a three-bedroom, fully renovated main house that is steps away from the water, with an expansive deck perfect for watching sunsets. There are also three rustic cottages, each with two bedrooms, living area, kitchen, and bathroom. But wait, there’s more: a private tennis court with a basketball hoop and a large “hang out” pier over the water with shuffleboard, Ping-Pong, and a firepit. And for water activities, there is a trampoline, two kayaks, one paddleboard, one canoe, and a dock for your boat. The location is perfect, too.

It’s minutes to Mt. Major for hiking and Gunstock Adventure Park, and a short walk to a fun restaurant; two golf courses are within 30 minutes.

(Choose from any seven consecutive days during the following timeframes: June 10-June 29, 2019; July 8-July 24, 2019; August 15-August 24, 2019; and September 4-September 29, 2019.)

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11. Saddle Up and Ride in Style Take a break from your car and ride in style with a pair of his and hers Raleigh electric bikes. These bikes are retro chic, fully accessorized, and a comfortable mode of transportation. They are the perfect choice to run errands, cruise around town, or commute to any social events on your calendar. Don’t worry about building up a sweat, because the Currie Electro-Drive hub system, with a maximum speed of 20 m.p.h., will help you power along. Pedal at the level of support you choose with the sevenspeed gear range, and turn up the pedal assist to help you over the hills. The Raleigh electric bike offers travel efficiency, ecofriendliness, and fitness!

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Stephen Jennings and Monica O’Neil

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12. Let’s Meet at the Finish Line The long-awaited day arrives … your child’s graduation from Rivers. Secure four front-row seats to the best show in town and experience the Rivers graduation up close and personal for this cherished moment in your family’s life. The Rivers School Graduation takes place on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the Quad. There will be one reserved parking space for you, too!

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Silent Auction Line-Up Always Dreaming 50s table Super Silent Auction

Come On Red 100s table Rivers Spirit

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200s table Home Goods, Lessons/Tutoring, Shopping, Spas

Awe Inspiring

300s table Electronics, Theater Tickets, Parties

Bold Venture

400s table Travel, Hotels, Vacation Packages

Mind Your Biscuits 500s table Restaurants

Bubbling Over

600s table Wine, Beer, Food Baskets

Game Winner

700s table Sports Tickets, Memorabilia, Fitness

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50. Blazing Hearth Pizza Truck for 40

Blazing Hearth Pizza will roll up in their food truck to your home and cook some incredible gourmet pizzas for you and your guests right on the spot.

Salad, dessert, and wine and beer will be served too! The food truck contains a wood-fired 900-degree oven, dual beer taps, and an entertainment system.

They will bring a staff of 4-5 to toss the pizza, cook, serve, and clean up. Also a buffet table, high tops, and lights will be provided to create a full party atmosphere—even heat lamps for a cold night! Date to be mutually agreed upon; gratuities not included. Must be a private residence in Massachusetts.

Value: $2,200 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16) Blazing Hearth Pizza

51. Dinner and Dear Evan Hansen Tickets

Four tickets to see the Tony award–winning best musical Dear Evan Hansen at the Boston Opera House on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Seats are in orchestra center, row P, seats 105-108. Enjoy dinner before the show at Explorateur with a $250 gift card. Explorateur is a restaurant, cafe, and bar offering classic French cuisine.

Value: $1,425 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

52. Chef Prepared Dinner Party for Ten

Enjoy a gourmet dinner in your home for you and nine guests prepared by professional chef Chris Frothingham. Chef Frothingham will customize the three-course menu with the high bidder; he will purchase the food and pair wine with each course. Chef Frothingham is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute and worked as executive chef for Todd English for eight years before opening his own restaurant, Great Road Kitchen, in Littleton.

Value: $1,870 Grade 11 Group Gift Donors (pg. 17)

53. Julian Edelman Signed Patriots Jersey

With his toughness, grit, and reliability, Julian Edelman has become one of the most beloved players in New England. And with his Super Bowl MVP performance in Atlanta, he firmly cemented his place in New England Patriots lore. Own this Patriots jersey signed by the wide receiver himself— a must-have for any fan!

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Dan and Wendy Kraft

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54. M. Gemi’s Year of Shoes

Just the thing for those who appreciate the beauty of handcrafted Italian shoes. The lucky winner of this package will receive 12 gift cards to choose a pair of new, handcrafted Italian shoes every single month. He or she will see and shop limited editions before everyone else, plus a personal M.Gemi shoe concierge will be available to shop with or go to for advice at anytime. *Gift cards to be redeemed for one pair of shoes each month worth up to $400.

Value: $4,800 Ben and Wendy Fischman

55. Four Tickets to See Khalid

Four tickets to see Khalid perform in his "Free Spirit" tour at Boston’s TD Garden on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Khalid has been described as a "formidable force in pop and R & B." Seats are in loge 21, row 3, seats 912.

Value: $1,085 Grade 12 Group Gift Donors (pg. 17)

56. "Producer" for A Day at 98.5 The Sports Hub

You and your guest will join Tony Massarotti and Michael Felger as a guest "producer" on their popular afternoon sports talk radio show on 98.5, The Sports Hub, which airs Monday-Friday from 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Lunch with Tony will be included. And to freshen up your repertoire of cocktailparty baseball trivia, you will also go home with two books written and autographed by Tony. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

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Tony and Natalie Massarotti

57. Four Tickets to See Shawn Mendes

Four tickets to see Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum pop star Shawn Mendes perform at TD Garden on Friday, August 16, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.

"Shawn Mendes: The Tour" will feature special guest Alessia Cara. Seats are located in the premium seating level in a private suite, The Boardroom.

Dinner, a dessert buffet, and soft drinks are included!

Value: $1,000 John and Danae Foley

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58. Four Tickets to See Ariana Grande

Four tickets to see Ariana Grande, one of the most popular singers in the world, perform at TD Garden on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.

Ariana's "Sweetener World Tour 2019" is dedicated to her fourth studio album, Sweetener. Seats are in balcony 302, row, 2, seats 5-8.

Value: $1,770 Charley and Beth Dublin

59. Four Tickets to Zac Brown Band and Dinner

Four tickets to see the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning group Zac Brown Band perform at Fenway Park for "The Owl Tour" on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Zac Brown Band has been described as "the greatest live act on the planet right now.� Seats are in section grandstand 14, row 11.

This item also includes a $250 gift card to Eastern Standard for dinner and round-trip travel with Boston Limousine.

Value: $1,100 Jim and Beth Holzman Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16) Boston Limousine Ride

60. Six Tickets to Boston Calling Music Festival

Six tickets to the not-to-be-missed Boston Calling Music Festival, for Sunday, May 26, 2019. Rapper Travis Scott is the headliner for Sunday's lineup, which includes many other musical performers, comedy sets, and more on three outdoor stages! Boston Calling is at the Harvard Athletic Complex.

Value: $600 Grade 11 Group Gift Donors (pg. 17)

61. Six Tickets to Boston Calling Music Festival

Another opportunity for six tickets to Boston Calling Music Festival, for Sunday, May 26, 2019. Rapper Travis Scott is the headliner for Sunday's performances at the Harvard Athletic Complex.

Value: $600 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

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62. Red Sox Experience Package

This Red Sox experience package includes four premium seat tickets to a regular-season Red Sox home game, a VIP tour of Fenway Park, the opportunity to watch from the warning track as the Red Sox take batting practice, and a pre-game dinner in the EMC Club! Date of game is dependent on availability and is not valid for Yankees or interleague games.

Value: $1,100 Red Sox Foundation

63. Shore Leave for Eight

A gift card to Shore Leave tiki bar and restaurant, located in Boston's South End. Your group of eight can reserve a "little island oasis" where you will be tucked away in a private corner of Shore Leave to enjoy food and drinks inspired by the Pacific Rim. With its tropical cuisine and cocktails, Shore Leave's aim is to make you feel like you are on vacation! Included in this package are four Uber gift cards, each valued at $25, for you to Uber your way to and from the restaurant.

Value: $850 Friends of The Rivers School

64. Cheese and Wine Pairing Cocktail Party

A cheese and wine pairing cocktail party for up to 24 guests hosted in your home by second-generation cheesemonger Brad Wasik of Wasik's Cheese Shop. The event will include a “Cheese 101� tutorial followed by extensive tastings of multiple cheeses from different cheese families paired with red and white wines. Brad has devoted his life to the knowledge of procuring, ripening, and selling cheese. In addition to scouring the globe for the world's greatest products, the Wasik Family has developed a wine selection that echoes the quality and integrity of the cheeses behind the counter. Food and drink will include: two flights of cheese (5-6 cheeses in each flight) and five wines (one sparkling, two whites, and two reds). (Event must be scheduled on a mutually agreeable day, and gift certificate expires 5/4/20).

Value: $1,500 Grade 10 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16) Brad Wasik, Wasik's Cheese Shop

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65. Mad Decent Block Party Festival at Gillette

A two-day pass for five to Diplo's Super Mega Ultra Giant Mad Decent Block Party Festival at Gillette Stadium for Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, 2019. Take in sets from some of the year's most innovative DJs. Headliners are Billie Eilish, G-Eazy, Major Lazer, and Miguel. Gillette will be packed with numerous activities and games, including the world's largest bounce house, go karts, and paintball.

Value: $1,200.00 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

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100. Customized Rivers Ping Pong Table

The Killerspin MyT10 customized Rivers Ping-Pong table is a unique and cool addition to your game room. Set up and storage of the table is easy, and the customized paddles and balls can be stored in the pockets hidden in the table frame Value: $1,690 Jon and Hillary Baker

101. Custom Made Corn Hole Game

An opportunity for some outdoor fun! A regulation-sized corn-hole set customized with the Rivers logo. The corn-hole boards have folding legs and come with a full set of bags.

Value: $300 Dan and Natalie Santaniello

102. College Essay Help

Your child will have the opportunity to write his/her college application essay with the assistance and expertise of English teacher Jennie Hutton Jacoby. Three meetings at Rivers—one to brainstorm, one to workshop, and one to edit—will guarantee that every "i" gets dotted and every "t" gets crossed.

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Jennie Jacoby

103. Coffees Roasted by Michael Kris

A fine selection of coffees roasted by Head of Middle School Michael Kris ’87. Dr. Kris has gathered some of the best coffees he knows and roasted them. Some are rare and difficult to find! Whether you prefer French press, espresso, or drip, there is something here for you. Why not start your day off right?

Value: $150 Michael Kris

104. Cooking Class with Chef Michael

A cooking class for you and five friends with Rivers Chef Michael Clancy.

As our students will attest, The Rivers School has the most delectable food each day prepared by Chef Michael and his team. Now you will have the opportunity to experience and see what your kids have been talking about.

You choose the menu, Chef Michael will do all the shopping, and then you help with the preparation and cooking. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

(Cooking class can be in your home or, if during the summer, at Rivers.)

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105. Rivers Day at the Beach

All you need for the perfect day at the beach! This package includes two Rivers beach chairs and a Rivers BREKX 54 quart double-walled black party cooler with built-in high-powered Bluetooth speakers.

Value: $250 Jon and Hillary Baker

106. Freight Farm Greens of the Month

Pick up a "bushel" of greens and herbs once a month from November-May at the Middle School. These greens are grown from seed in our freight farm and hand-picked by our sixth-grade students. Greens will vary month to month, depending on the growing cycle. The freight farm produces varieties of red and green lettuce, dark greens (either kale or Swiss chard), and herbs (dill, cilantro, basil, parsley, and more).

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The Rivers School

107. Golf for Two with the Golf Coaches

Golf for two with English teacher Mac Caplan and Math teacher Keith Zalaski at George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park. This course has been described as one of the greatest Donald Ross–designed golf courses, and it hosted the Massachusetts Amateur Championship last summer. Lunch will be included. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Value: $120 Mac Caplan Keith Zalaski

108. Customized Giant Jenga Game

A customized Rivers giant Jenga game for your next outdoor get-together!

Value: $200 Dan and Natalie Santaniello

109. Rivers Fleece Blanket

A one-of-a-kind cozy red fleece blanket appliqued with the Rivers Red Wing.

Value: $250 Jon and Hillary Baker

110. Rivers Fleece Blanket

A one-of-a-kind cozy red fleece blanket appliqued with the Rivers Red Wing.

Value: $250 Jon and Hillary Baker

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111. Star On Ice—It’s You!

Double axel or slap shot, you can be the star in the rink at Rivers’ own MacDowell Arena. Two hours of ice time for you and your friends during "ice season," November through February. Reservation is subject to availability and The Rivers School ice agreement rules.

Value: $678 The Rivers School

112. Rivers Party Basket

You can entertain with ease when you have a cheese board, four stemless wine glasses, and four granite coasters, all with the Rivers logo.

Value: $145 The Rivers School

113. Rivers T-Shirt Quilt

A one-of-a-kind Rivers T-shirt quilt, made with Rivers "vintage" T-shirts, measuring 75 inches x 60 inches.

Value: $230 Grade 8 Group Gift Donors (pg. 15)

114. Euro Size T-Shirt Quilted Pillow

A Euro-size quilted pillow made with "vintage" Rivers T-shirts. Pillow measure 30 x 30 inches, the perfect study pillow for your student's bedroom.

Value: $100 Grade 8 Group Gift Donors (pg. 15)

115. A Set of Rivers Pillows

Two custom-made Rivers pillows, one red and one black, measuring 20 x 20 inches.

Value: $85 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

116. A Set of Rivers Pillows

Two custom-made Rivers pillows, one red and one black, measuring 20 x 20 inches.

Value: $85 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

117. Rivers Game Table

A Rivers customized tabletop chess and checkers game table, measuring 30 inches round, with a set of chess and checkers pieces.

Value: $370 Grade 7 Group Gift Donors (pg. 15)

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118. One Parking Space for Graduation

One parking space reserved for you and your family for The Rivers School graduation on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

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119. Personal Training Sessions

Two private or partner workout sessions with Rivers head strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer Paul Sanclemente in the Benson Fitness Center. Dates to be mutually agreed upon.

Value: $170 Paul Sanclemente

120. Custom Needlepoint Red Wing Belt

A one-of-a-kind custom-designed needlepoint belt with the Rivers Red Wing. The belt is a size 34 and has a brass-and-leather buckle.

Value: $220 Charlie and Allison Abrams

121. Tie-Dyed Custom Pillow

A custom made Rivers tie-dyed pillow, measuring 18 x 18 inches.

Value: $50 Grade 8 Group Gift Donors (pg. 15))

122. Wheel Thrown Artist’s Pieces

Wheel thrown ceramic piece by Rivers art teacher, Tim Clark.

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Home Goods, Lessons/Tutoring, Shopping, Spas 200. Advantage Testing Tutoring Package

Eight hours of private tutoring with Daniel Kusik, Director of Advantage Testing, or the tutor of your choice. In addition, this package includes two full-length proctored practice tests (ACT or new SAT, SSAT/ISEE, GRE/GMAT/LSAT).

Value: $5,210 Advantage Testing

201. Noxon Orthodontics

A $1,000 gift certificate towards a complete orthodontic treatment at Noxon Orthodontics, located in Wellesley and Wayland. Also included is a Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush.

Value: $1,150 Stephen and Jennifer Noxon

202. NIC + ZOE Experience

You and three friends can spend a few hours touring the NIC + ZOE headquarters located on Speen Street in Natick. Meet different members of the team in design, merchandising, marketing, e-commerce, and retail. Also included is a $250 NIC + ZOE gift certificate. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Value: $250 Susie Mulder

203. Amazon Gift Card

Shop millions of products online with a $100 gift card to Amazon.

Value: $100 John Schwartz and Julie Wallace

204. Play-N-Stay Weekend for Your Dog

Two nights of boarding in a private and spacious suite with premium food and bedding for your pet at one of Best Friends Total Pet Care locations.

Your dog will enjoy either a group play session or three individual one- onone activities with a caregiver. And also included is a $25 gift card to Especially for Pets.

Value: $1,000 Best Friends Total Pet Care Especially for Pets

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Home Goods, Lessons/Tutoring, Shopping, Spas 205. Fraxel and Morpheus Face Treatment

Gift certificate for a Fraxel and Morpheus Face Treatment at The Aesthetic Wellness Center in Westborough. These non-surgical treatments restore aging and sun-damaged skin to its original youthful glow!

Value: $2,200 Min and Lynne Ahn

206. Lawn Games

Have fun playing the classic outdoor games, bocce and croquet, at your next gathering. Take them on the go or play in your own backyard. Each comes with a convenient carrying case.

Value: $300 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

207. Driving School Package

One complete driver- education course at the Needham Driving School.

The course includes 30 hours of classroom experience, 12 hours behind the wheel driving, and 6 hours of observation. And also included is a crashprevention-training course by In Control to teach crash-avoidance skills to avoid crashes through safe, hands-on-practice. Topics include panic stops, skid control, the dangers of tailgating, distracted driving, and more!

Value: $1,175 In Control Advanced Driver Training Needham Driving School

208. Custom Fit Men's Shirt

Experience a men's personal stylist. Denise Rosenblum, a Rivers parent, will come to your home, take measurements, review your closet, and assess your current wardrobe. She will then fit you for a beautiful custom made shirt from J. Hilburn. (Offer valid for current clients of Denise Rosenblum or brand new client to J. Hilburn.)

Value: $250 Scot and Denise Rosenblum

209. Have Your Pet Professionally Photographed

Have your pet photographed by professional photographer, Paige Gilbert.

Your pet will be photographed outdoors at a mutually agreed upon date and time. All photograph proofs will be provided in an online gallery, and five images of your choice will be released digitally.

Value: $250 Photos by Paige

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Home Goods, Lessons/Tutoring, Shopping, Spas 210. Make Your Skin Look and Feel Its Best

Gift certificate for $200 for a consultation and/or cosmetic treatment at Krauss Dermatology, located in Wellesley Hills. Krauss Dermatology provides a full range of cosmetic services to enhance your skin and help you look your best.

Value: $200 Krauss Dermatology

211. Family Mindfulness Session

One 45-minute family mindfulness session with Sarah Stuart, founder, CEO, and lead mindfulness trainer at the Really Mindful Group. Sarah teaches mindfulness at Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, companies, and schools, helping participants incorporate mindfulness into their everyday life for increased stress resilience, focus, and peak performance. (Session to take place at the RMG studio or mutually agreed upon location.)

Value: $500 James and Sarah Stuart

212. Gift Card to Carriage House Violin

A $100 gift card to Johnson String Instrument and Carriage House Violin, located in Newton. Gift card can be used towards purchase of an instrument, rentals, supplies, restoration, or repairs.

Value: $100 Johnson String Instrument & Carriage House Violin

213. Winston Flowers Gift Certificate

A six- month Design of the Month Membership to Winston Flowers.

Winston's is known for its gorgeous, fresh, cutting-edge floral arrangements.

Value: $600 Alex and Daniela Winston

214. College Essay Package

From your rough outline to the final draft, you will work with a writing coach via videoconference to complete your college essay. This package includes a 90-minute initial student interview, three 60- minute sessions with a writing coach, and four 30- minute sessions for editing and revisions of your essay.

Value: $1,500 Vested Academics

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Home Goods, Lessons/Tutoring, Shopping, Spas 215. Peach Gift Certificate

A $500 gift certificate to Peach for stylish, versatile, comfortable athleisure apparel. Wear Peach clothing for gym, work, and play!

Value: $500 James and Janet Giebutowski

216. In-Home Tutoring by Summit Educational

Four one-on-one, in-home tutoring sessions totaling six hours will be provided by Summit Educational Group expert instructors. Summit is a premium test- preparation company, and this gift certificate can be used for the SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests, PSAT, SSAT, or ISEE. Value: $500 Summit Educational Group

217. YETI Tundra Haul Portable Cooler

The YETI Tundra Haul Portable Cooler is the first-ever YETI cooler on wheels, and perfect for any outdoor adventure! YETI's top- quality construction will keep your contents colder for longer. Its large size can hold up to 45 cans. Also included in this package is a Scout tote bag and a Rivers "beach" blanket.

Value: $500 Grade 11 Group Gift Donors (pg. 17) Accent by Lovell

218. Be Your Own Barista

Create exceptional freshly brewed coffee or espresso with the Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso machine by Breville at the touch of a single button. Milk frother and a variety of Nespresso capsules are included too!

Value: $225 Grade 11 Group Gift Donors (pg.17)

219. Shopping Spree in Wellesley Center

Enjoy a shopping spree in Wellesley Center. This package includes: a $50 gift card to London Harness, a $50 gift card to North River Outfitter, a $50 gift card to Sloane & Ivy, and a $75 gift card to DePrisco Jewelers. Gift cards are displayed in a hand- thrown ceramic bowl from The Clever Hand Gallery.

Value: $257 Clever Hand Gallery DePrisco Jewelers London Harness Company North River Outfitters Sloane & Ivy

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Home Goods, Lessons/Tutoring, Shopping, Spas 220. Oodles of Bubbles!

Oodles of fun with bubbles! The Theefun Bubble Machine will deliver tons of bubbles to keep the fun going out of doors! And learn the science behind bubble gum with your Bubble Gum Factory. Create your own unique bubble-gum recipes by mixing and matching different flavors, and have as much fun chewing your experiments as making them!

Value: $75 Steve and Janet Correia

221. Will It Blend?

The Vitamix S30-S Series Blender is a super- versatile appliance. It can friction-cook hot soup and sauces from cold ingredients, whip up ice cream, and make frozen drinks in seconds. This Vitamix comes with a 20- ounce travel cup with flip- top lid and a 40- ounce container for your small batches of soups, sauces, and more.

Value: $300 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

222. Salons of Wellesley

The Salons of Wellesley package includes a gift card for five blow- outs at Dellaria, a $75 gift card for a make- up application at Beauty and Main, and a blow- out, gel manicure, and signature pedicure from Mane + Mani.

Value: $300 Beauty and Main Dellaria Day Spa Mane + Mani

223. Bizze Girl Concierge and Errand Service

Three hours of Bizze Girl Concierge & Errand Service. Bizze Girl offers a variety of services including: de-cluttering and organizing; shopping, gift buying & wrapping; assistance with home- renovation projects; moving services such as: packing/unpacking, home prep, and staging; and virtual assistance.

Value: $90 Christine Dorsey

224. Ray- Ban Sunglasses

Make a statement in wearing a pair of tortoise-framed Ray- Ban sunglasses in the iconic Wayfarer Classic style.

Value: $150 Dover Eyes

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Electronics, Theater Tickets, Parties 300. Bose Home Speaker 500

The Bose Home Speaker 500 will fill any room with wall-to-wall stereo sound from a single speaker. With Alexa voice control built in, you will have millions of songs available to you. And you can connect over Bluetooth to play anything from your phone or tablet too!

Value: $400 Bose

301. Beats Pill+ and iTunes Gift Cards

"Rivers" red Beats Pill+ is a totally portable sound system with a 12 hour battery life. This speaker is loud enough for any size room or backyard BBQ. It connects to any Bluetooth-enabled device so you can take your music anywhere! Also included are iTunes gift cards valued at $55.

Value: $170 Grade 11 Group Gift Donors (pg. 17) David Klein and Robin Wolk

302. Experience the Quest at Boda Borg

Five people to Quest for two hours at Boda Borg located in Malden. Each Quest consists of a series of rooms-each room has a challenge you must solve as a team. If you solve the challenge you get to move on, solve all the challenges and you conquer the Quest!

Value: $110 Boda Borg

303. Make Your Party Extra Special!

Planning your child's birthday party, or end-of-year class get together here's the perfect party idea! Busy Bee Jumpers rentals will deliver a 16' tall x 20' wide outdoor movie screen, HD projector, sound system, and DVD/Blu-Ray player. An attendant will set up and monitor all equipment for the duration of the movie.

Value: $500 Busy Bee Jumpers

304. Apple AirPods

The new Apple AirPods can be used with all your devices. Once you put them in your ears, they connect instantly. The AirPods have up to five hours of battery life on one charge and come with a charging case Value: $150 Grade 11 Group Gift Donors (pg. 17)

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Electronics, Theater Tickets, Parties 305. Apple AirPods

Another opportunity to enjoy the new Apple AirPods. The wireless headphones can be used for listening to your iPhone, Apple watch, iPad, or Mac. Value: $150 Grade 11 Group Gift Donors (pg. 17)

306. Four Passes to the Coolidge Corner Theatre

Four passes to the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline. The theater is known for presenting the finest international, animated, and independent film selections.

Value: $56 Coolidge Corner Theatre

307. Fire TV Stick and Echo Dot

Pair the Fire TV Stick and Echo Dot and get hands free voice control of your Fire TV with Alexa. Find, play, and control TV shows and movies from Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and much, much more using just your voice.

Value: $80 Grade 11 Group Gift Donors (pg. 17)

308. Four Tickets to the Improv Asylum

Four tickets to the Improv Asylum located on Hanover Street in Boston.

The Improv Asylum is a comedy theater which features improvisational and sketch comedy shows 6 nights a week Value: $100 Improv Asylum

309. We're Going on a Scavenger Hunt

A voucher for a team of up to 6 participants to join a public Scavenger Hunt with Watson Adventures. Unlike your standard scavenger hunt, this version has you working together as a team to uncover the answers to quirky clues while competing against other teams for the highest score. On a Watson Adventure Scavenger Hunt you can solve murder mysteries, munch your way through town, graduate from Hogwarts, prove your trivia-smarts, and more. You choose the adventure! (Gift card expires 4/5/20).

Value: $150 Watson Adventures

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Electronics, Theater Tickets, Parties 310. Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is designed to go where ever you do, it transforms easily from a home console to a portable system. At home, dock your Nintendo Switch and play in HD. Heading out, take your game with you in handheld mode for on-the-go gaming.

Value: $300 Grade 11 Group Gift Donors (pg. 17)

311. "For the Win Party" at Lucky Strike Social

Boston's newest and largest game room is at Lucky Strike Social in Boston.

The game room features over 150 of the latest high-tech games including state-of-the-art electronic, vintage, and carnival classics. "For the Win Party" is for up to 6 guests and includes one hour of unlimited games. (Must be 21 years of age. Expires 11/19).

Value: $150 Jillian's Boston

312. Xtreme Craze in Woburn and Westborough

A $75 gift certificate to Xtreme Craze located in Woburn and Westborough.

Gift certificate can be used for Laser Tag (ages 7 and up) or the Adrenaline Zone (an inflatable play structure for ages 2-10).

Value: $75 Xtreme Craze

313. House of Blues Foundation Room Member

A three month membership to the House of Blues VIP Club, the Foundation Room. Exclusive membership benefits include: discounts on special events, invites to members only events, pre-sale ticket notification, VIP seating areas, and more!

Value: $500 House of Blues Foundation Room

314. GoPro HERO7 Black

The GoPro HERO7 Black will transform your adventures! It is the most powerful and easy to use and has 4K video, voice control, one-button simplicity, touch display, and a waterproof design.

Value: $400 Grade 11 Group Gift Donors (pg. 17)

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Electronics, Theater Tickets, Parties 315. A High Flying Camera

The Holy Stone Quadcopter Drone with HD Camera is considered one of the best beginner quadcopters. The drone comes with a key return system that allows you to call it back to you quickly, making it almost impossible to lose. Also you can record your flights by activating the HD camera to capture still shots and aerial video.

Value: $130 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

316. Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones offer improved acoustics, a wider range of sound, and enhanced clarity for all the music on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, and are extremely comfortable.

Value: $300 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

317. Oculus Go VR

The Oculus Go is a whole new way to watch in VR. Just put the headset on and watch a movie, catch a sold-out concert from the front row, immerse yourself in over 1,000 games, social apps, and experiences. The Oculus Go is portable, comfortable, and has crystal clear optics and state-of-the-art 3D graphics.

Value: $200 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

318. Instant Photos, Instant Fun

The Polaroid Originals OneStep camera gives you great photos every time!

All you need to do is press the shutter, capture the moment, and watch the photo slide out and the image appear before your eyes. Camera comes with an extra film pack Value: $130 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

319. Mini Polaroid Printer

The Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer connects to your smart phone or tablet and can transform your digital images to physical pictures in an instant. The printer comes with a free download of the Polaroid App and photo paper.

Value: $108 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

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Travel, Hotels, Vacation Packages 400. One-Night Stay at the Fairmont Copley Plaza

A one-night stay at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, a luxury downtown Boston landmark hotel open since 1912. (Subject to availability; blackout dates may apply. Gift certificate expires 5/4/20.)

Value: $470 Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

401. Two-Night Stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites

Gift certificate for a two-night stay and breakfast for two at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Boston Crosstown Center.

Value: $460 Thea Melluzzo

402. A Night at The Inn at Hastings Park

One overnight stay for two at the Inn at Hastings Park, a boutique hotel located in historic Lexington center. A complimentary gourmet breakfast for two at the hotel’s restaurant, Artistry on the Green, is also included.

Reservations are subject to availability, and blackout dates apply.

(Expiration date: 5/24/25.)

Value: $300 The Inn At Hastings Park

403. Weekend in Stowe, Vermont

Spend a weekend of your choice (spring through early December) at Ridgerunner, a newly built post-and-beam home in Stowe, Vermont. This sleek and spacious home that sleeps 10 is perched high on a hillside facing Mt. Mansfield, ideally situated halfway between Stowe Mountain and town.

Hot tub, pool table, ping-pong, and pop-a-shot are all available, along with Cady Hill biking trails and hiking right outside the front door. Weekend to be mutually agreed upon; holiday weekends excluded.

Value: $4,000 Todd and Andrea Finard

404. Oliver Thomas Travel Set

A set of Oliver Thomas bags perfect for work, gym, and travel. Included in this package is a large red “wingwoman” tote, a small red backpack, and a medium black KST cosmetic case. Oliver Thomas bags are lightweight, washable, water resistant, vegan, and very functional.

Value: $225 Oliver Thomas

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Travel, Hotels, Vacation Packages 405. Stay a Week at the Stowe Mountain Lodge

An eight-night stay at the spectacular Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, in a four-bedroom, 3,000-square-foot condo from July 22-30, 2019. Summer in Stowe brings endless opportunities for outdoor adventures for all ages. Take a guided hike to local swimming holes, stroll or cycle on the Stowe Recreation Path, experience the new zipline tour on Mt. Mansfield and aerial adventure course, or play 36 holes of world-class golf.

Other activities include canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, horseback riding, climbing, fishing, hot-air ballooning, wine tasting/tours, and mountain biking.

Value: $15,472 Wayne and Veronica Bloom

406. Oliver Thomas Travel Set

Another opportunity to own a set of Oliver Thomas bags perfect for work, gym, and travel. Included in this package is a white “Kitchen Sink” duffle, a white cinch backpack, and a black “Not Yo Granny’s” fanny pack.

Value: $300 Oliver Thomas

407. Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha's Vineyard

A second honeymoon? A family getaway? You choose! Relax at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on spectacular South Beach, Edgartown. U.S. News & World Report named the Winnetu “#1 Best Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard” in 2019. You will spend two nights in a one-bedroom suite. Don’t worry about getting around the Vineyard; this package comes with a two-day auto rental for a Jeep or Mini Cooper, wheels for the family or just you and your plusone. Valid April 21-May 30, 2019, or September 15, 2019-May 20, 2020, excluding event and holiday periods.

Value: $1,350 Bryan and Su Nelson Winnetu Oceanside Resort

408. A One-Night Stay at the Hotel Indigo

Have relatives or friends visiting from out of town? Treat them to a onenight stay at the Hotel Indigo in Newton. The hotel is only a quarter of a mile from the Riverside T station and a short walk from the Charles River.

Value: $222 Hotel Indigo

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Travel, Hotels, Vacation Packages 409. New York Athletic Club Three-Night Stay

A three-night stay at the New York Athletic Club in a Presidential suite, which has spectacular views of Central Park and midtown Manhattan. As a guest, you will have access to all athletic facilities, restaurants, and lounges.

Your voucher for Foods of New York Tours allows you to walk the streets of NYC while sampling delicious food. Pick your tour experience: Will it be Nolita & Little Italy, Chelsea Market & the Highline, Heart & Soul of Greenwich Village, or Original Greenwich Village?

Value: $2,320 Jim and Rebekah Mannix Foods of New York Tours

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500. Sarma in Somerville

Sarma, the latest hot venture from Ana Sortun of Oleana, is drawing crowds in Somerville. Sarma's menu of meze (small plates) features spreads and dips, sliders and salads, breads topped and stuffed and rolled, meat pies and sesame fried chicken, and more, all with a Moroccan flair!

Value: $200 Andrew and Jodi Slifka

501. Mooo....

With Mooo...., chef/owner Jamie Mammano has created a classic yet modern steakhouse menu with warm, sophisticated decor. The restaurant also boasts an award-winning wine list. Certificate not valid on Friday or Saturday evenings. (Expires 5/4/20.)

Value: $100 Mooo….

502. Gaslight

Visit Gaslight, the South End’s neighborhood Parisian brasserie. Gaslight offers French brasserie cuisine of impeccable quality in an informal, Old World setting. Gaslight has been recognized as one of “Boston's Best MidPriced Restaurants,” and there is free parking.

Value: $100 Gaslight, Brasserie du Coin

503. Aji Sushi in Newtonville

If you are a sushi lover, head over to Newtonville neighborhood restaurant Aji. Aji Sushi Bar focuses on freshly made sushi but also offers plenty of other Japanese specialties.

Value: $100 Aji Sushi Bar

504. P.F. Chang’s

A $50 gift card to P.F. Chang’s, where you can experience authentic Chinese food and Asian cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere.

Value: $50 John Schwartz and Julie Wallace

505. Dinner for Four at Moody’s Backroom

Enjoy a dinner for four at Moody's Backroom in Waltham. The Backroom is known for its tasty small plates prepared with locally grown and produced ingredients.

Value: $200 Moody's Backroom

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506. Strega Waterfront

Strega Waterfront is located at South Boston’s Fan Pier, in the Seaport District, and serves unforgettable Italian cuisine. Taste a best-selling classic like fettucini Strega or one of the many other offerings, including carbonara, veal marsala, or caprese salad. (Cannot be used on holidays, Fridays, or Saturdays. Expires on 1/30/2020.)

Value: $100 Strega Waterfront

507. The Capital Grille

Dine at The Capital Grille with a $150 gift card Enjoy an expertly prepared steak that has been custom-aged in-house for 18-24 days and choose from a wine list of more than 350 world-class wines.

Value: $150 Jonathan and Lynne Greer

508. The Capital Grille

Another opportunity to be wined and dined at The Capital Grille with a $150 gift card.

Value: $150 Jonathan and Lynne Greer

509. The Linden Store

Want to impress your child? Be the highest bidder for this item! Your child can have one large submarine sandwich a week for the entire 2019-2020 school year from The Linden Store in Wellesley. The Linden Store is a hot spot for Rivers students with a huge offering of delicious sandwiches.

Value: $240 The Linden Store

510. CK Shanghai in Wellesley

CK Shanghai is located in Wellesley and offers authentic and unique cuisine from all over China.

Value: $50 CK Shanghai

511. FuGaKyu

Enjoy a Japanese meal with a $100 gift card to FuGaKyu, located in Sudbury and Brookline. FuGaKyu's menu includes both traditional and creative Japanese cuisine and a wide variety of imported Japanese spirits.

Value: $100 Lei Shen and Lai Ting

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512. Kid’s Snack Pack

Gift cards from all of your student’s favorite haunts near school. Included in this package is a $25 gift card to Comella’s, a $25 gift card to Mel’s Commonwealth Cafe, a $20 gift card to Tutto Italiano, and a $50 gift card to Old School Italian Pizzeria.

Value: $120 Comella's Mel's Commonwealth Cafe Old School Italian Pizzeria Tutto Italiano

513. Pammy’s in Cambridge

Pammy's was a Bon Appetit Top 50 Nominee for America's Best New Restaurant 2018. Located between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard squares, this neighborhood restaurant leans heavily on Italian flavors and a wine list from small vineyards in the United States and Italy.

Value: $200 Grade 11 Group Gift Donors (pg. 17)

514. Dinner and Dancing for Eight

Start your Friday or Saturday evening with dinner for eight at Abby Lane Food & Spirits, which is conveniently located in Boston’s Theater District.

Abby Lane is known for consistently producing delicious handcrafted food and spirits. After dinner, your night continues at either Icon or Venu, highenergy exclusive nightclubs nearby, for dancing and champagne!

Value: $1,200 Shahrokh and Dianna Reza

515. Chickadee

Chickadee is located in Boston’s Innovation and Design building. The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant has a seasonal menu highlighting ingredients from local farms and markets.

Value: $200 Grade 7 Group Gift Donors (pg. 15)

516. Bar Mezzana in Boston’s South End

Bar Mezzana is located in Boston’s South End. Bar Mezzana has been described as a coastal Italian restaurant specializing in crudo and handmade pasta.

Value: $150 Grade 7 Group Gift Donors (pg. 15)

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517. Buttercup in Natick

Located in Natick Center, Buttercup is a contemporary American farm-totable restaurant and craft bar.

Value: $150 Grade 7 Group Gift Donors (pg. 15)

518. Alcove at Lovejoy Wharf

Alcove is located at Lovejoy Wharf in the North Station neighborhood. The chef uses New England sourced ingredients for the Mediterranean cuisine menu.

Value: $150 Grade 7 Group Gift Donors (pg. 15)

519. Row 34 at Fort Point

Visit Row 34 in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood. The seafood-focused menu features an extensive oyster selection and many fish entrees, as well as an eclectic wine and craft beer list.

Value: $200 Grade 7 Group Gift Donors (pg. 15)

520. Saltie Girl

Saltie Girl is located on Dartmouth Street in Boston. The restaurant boasts a creative seafood menu: Have it baked, fried, torched, smoked, raw, or tinned.

Value: $150 Grade 7 Group Gift Donors (pg. 15)

521. Waypoint in Harvard Square

Waypoint is located in Harvard Square. Waypoint's coastally inspired menu boasts live-fire pizza, a raw bar, caviar service, and an expansive absinthe list.

Value: $150 Grade 7 Group Gift Donors (pg. 15)

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Wine, Beer, Food Baskets 600. A Variety of Craft Beers

A cooler full of craft beers from local breweries around New England. Keep your beers on ice in the Rivers BREKX 54-quart double-walled silver party cooler with built-in high-powered Bluetooth speakers. Plenty of space for all your refreshments!

Value: $500 Jon and Hillary Baker

601. Bourbon Starter Pack

This three-bottle starter pack includes a bottle of Breckenridge Bourbon cut with snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains; a bottle of Mad River Revolution Rye, which uses pure Vermont spring water and shows hints of cocoa and spicy botanicals; and a bottle of Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon, with tons of cinnamon and clove notes. Also included is a decanter etched with the Rivers Red Wing.

Value: $240 Jon and Hillary Baker Christopher and Jennifer Lemley

602. Domaine Dujac Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru

Three very special bottles of Domaine Dujac Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru 1999. This wine shows ripe red cherry with spice and pleasant florals.

Value: $825 Landis Becker Young and Brace Young

603. Le Petit Cheval Saint Emilion Grand Cru

Three bottles of Le Petit Cheval Saint Emilion Grand Cru 1998. This medium-bodied red wine with velvety tannin shows lots of ripe berry and tobacco character with hints of chocolate.

Value: $580 Landis Becker Young and Brace Young

604. Private Wine-Tasting Class for 20

Treat your fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 20 people at Total Wine & More in Natick. Total Wine & More will host an event that is certain to impress you and your guests. Taste a variety of their premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing: California Dreaming, Tour De France, or An Inspiring Taste of Italy. A wine expert will be on hand to present and discuss each delicious wine during your two-hour tasting.

Value: $500 Total Wine & More

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Wine, Beer, Food Baskets 605. Private Wine-Tasting Class for 20

Another opportunity to treat your fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 20 people at Total Wine & More in Natick. Taste a variety of their premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing: California Dreaming, Tour De France, or An Inspiring Taste of Italy. A wine expert will be on hand to present and discuss each delicious wine during your two-hour tasting.

Value: $500 Total Wine & More

606. Wasik’s, The Cheese Shop

Come to one of the oldest and busiest cheese counters in the country, Wasik’s in Wellesley, to experience fine gourmet cheeses and other specialty foods with this $50 gift certificate. Serve your cheese on a custom designed cheese board with the Rivers Red Wing!

Value: $100 Jon and Hillary Baker Wasik's Cheese Shop

607. Joyful Kitchen Cooking School

Learn, cook, feast. The Joyful Kitchen is a boutique cooking school operated

by Amy Lipton out of her gourmet kitchen in Wellesley. Chef Lipton will provide step-by-step cooking instruction as she helps you and seven friends prepare and then share a four- or five-course dinner paired with wine. Each guest will receive recipe handouts. Date and menu to be selected by the winner. Also included with the cooking class: six bottles of Lagone AIA Vecchia Toscana Rosso 2016, a classic Bordeaux blend with hints of dark cherry and vanilla.

Value: $1,000 Amy Lipton, The Joyful Kitchen Grade 10 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16) Christopher and Jennifer Lemley

608. Moonshine and Maple Syrup

This package includes a bottle of homemade maple-barrel-aged Manhattan

by Post Road Liquors and a trio of Cask Force Artist Series Maple Syrups.

The Vermont syrups have been aged in porter, bourbon, and rye barrels and take on the flavors of the spirits originally aged in those barrels.

Value: $110 Christopher and Jennifer Lemley

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Wine, Beer, Food Baskets 609. Silver Oak Bourbon Pack

This package includes a bottle of 2013 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, which has notes of red fruit, cracked white pepper, and vanilla; and a bottle of Cask Force Bourbon. The bourbon was pumped into the Alexander Valley Casks and aged in the barrels that produced the wine to create a custom product. Also included is a decanter and two bourbon glasses etched with the Rivers Red Wing.

Value: $275 Jon and Hillary Baker Christopher and Jennifer Lemley

610. Turtle Creek Wine Tasting for 12

Turtle Creek Winery produces excellent, handcrafted wines in Lincoln.

The wine tasting for 12 takes place in their underground barrel room and is led by the winemaker. (Mutually agreed upon time; certificate expires six months from the date of the auction.)

Value: $180 Turtle Creek Winery

611. “Taste of Home” Care Packages

For three months, a student away from home, a soldier overseas, or a child at college will receive a “Taste of Home” care package. Each package will consist of one large slice of cake, four yummy cake pops, 3-6 delicious freshly made cookies (quantity depends on type and size of cookie), and one mystery sweet treat.

Value: $150 Kentastic Cakes

612. Basket of Homemade Sweet and Savory Goods

A basket full of homemade sweet and savory specialties from the Rivers Helping Hands Parent Committee. Whether it's marinara sauce or muffins, the basket is brimming with healthful comfort food to envelop you in warmth from our kitchens and kindness from our community. Enjoy a delicious sampling of what Helping Hands does best!

Value: $200 Rivers Helping Hands Parent Committee

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Wine, Beer, Food Baskets 613. Volante Farms Gift Card and Cookbook

A $50 gift card to Volante Farms in Needham, a working farm, for a vast array of local produce, gourmet foods, and craft beer and wine. Also included is the Volante Farms Cookbook, which has been described as a “field guide to seasonal cooking in New England.”

Value: $85 Volante Farms

614. Del Frisco’s Private Wine Tasting for Eight

A private wine tasting with hors d’oeuvres at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House in the Back Bay for you and seven friends. Del Frisco’s has been awarded 2018 Best Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator for its renowned wine list.

Value: $500 Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House

615. Six Brilliant Reds Beginning with “B”

A variety of six red wines: Brunello di Montalcino 2013 Casanova di Neri, Barolo 2013 G.D. Vajra Ravera, Barolo 2013 Aurelio Settimo Rocch Dell'Annunziata, Bordeaux 2006 Clos Marsalette Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux 2011 Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion, and Burgundy 2016 Benjamin Leroux Savigny-Les-Beaune.

Value: $300 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

616. Six White Wines from Around the Globe

Six world-class white wines from Italy, France, and California: Grattamacco 2017 Vermentino, Alois Lageder 2015 Lowengang Chardonnay, Gerard Boulay 2017 Sancerre Comtesse, Hubert Lamy 2016 Saint Aubin 1er Cru Clos de Meix, Flowers 2016 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, and Merry Edwards 2016 Sauvignon Blanc.

Value: $300 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

617. Twelve Bottles of FitVine Wine

FitVine wine has created a “guilt-free wine,” made with less sugar and containing fewer calories. This case of wine includes six bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon and six bottles of rosé.

Value: $200 FitVine Wine

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Sports Tickets, Memorabilia, Fitness 700. Premium Club Level Bruins Tickets

Four Boston Bruins tickets for the 2019-2020 season. Seats are in the Premium Club Level 5 AT&T Sports Deck, row A, seats 29-32. A first-floor parking pass is included. Game to be mutually agreed upon.

Value: $535 Robert and Cheri Pereira

701. Three Month Family Membership at Bosse

Three-month all-access family membership to Bosse Sports, located in Sudbury. Bosse Sports offers a full range of athletic possibilities. Practice your golf game indoors, climb the two-story rock wall, swim laps, play tennis, use the fitness equipment, and more. (New members only; expires 5/4/20.)

Value: $1,890 Richard Bosse IV Bosse Sports

702. Premium Club Level Celtics Tickets

Four Boston Celtics tickets for the 2019-2020 season. Seats are in the Premium Club Level 5 AT&T Sports Deck, row A, seats 29-32. A first-floor parking pass is included. Game to be mutually agreed upon.

Value: $535 Robert and Cheri Pereira

703. Two Tickets to a Boston Bruins Game

Two tickets to see the Boston Bruins play during the 2019-2020 season.

Seats are located in section loge 9, row 11, seats 1 and 2. Game to be mutually agreed upon.

Value: $270 Harley and Audra Lank

704. Learn to Play Tennis at the Thoreau Club

A four-week adult learn- to- play- tennis program at the Thoreau Club in Concord. Whether you are just starting out or you want to improve your tennis skills, this program of unlimited weekly clinics is the perfect opportunity for you to get in the game!

Value: $149 Thoreau Club

705. B/Spoke Indoor Cycling

Three class voucher to B/Spoke Indoor Cycling Studio, located in Wellesley and Boston.

Value: $86 B/Spoke

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Sports Tickets, Memorabilia, Fitness 706. Two Tickets to a Boston Bruins Game

Two tickets to see the Boston Bruins play during the 2019-2020 season.

Seats are located in section 9, row 3, seats 1 and 2, (three rows from the ice in the end the Bruins shoot twice.). Game to be mutually agreed upon.

Value: $350 William and Lori Benjes

707. Central Rock Gym in Framingham

Four day climbing passes to the Central Rock Gym located in Framingham.

Central Rock Gym is a world class indoor rock climbing facility. Pass includes gear and access to all fitness spaces and classes that are offered on the day the passes are used.

Value: $104 Central Rock GymPaddle Boston

708. A Day of Paddling

One pass for one full day of cruising on the scenic Charles River, Mystic River, or Lake Cochituate. Take out a standard canoe, single or double kayak, or stand-up paddleboard from Paddle Boston at one of their five locations in Cambridge, Newton, Boston, Somerville, or Waltham.

Value: $84 Paddle Boston

709. Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox

Two tickets to see the Boston Red Sox play the Chicago White Sox on Monday, June 24, 2019, at 7:10 p.m. Seats are located in section 69, row C, seats 1 and 2.

Value: $340 Bruce and Beth Ravech

710. Three Tickets to a Boston Bruins Game

Three tickets to see the Boston Bruins during the 2019-2020 season. Seats are located in section loge 6, row 17, seats 9-11. Game to be mutually agreed upon.

Value: $315 Frank and Christine Castellucci

711. Frozen Ropes

A $100 gift card to be used at Frozen Ropes in Natick. Frozen Ropes is a leader in baseball and softball instruction for every age and skill level.

Value: $100 Frozen Ropes

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Sports Tickets, Memorabilia, Fitness 712. Pure Barre Classes

For the total body workout, a gift card toward five Pure Barre classes at Pure Barre in Newton, Wellesley, and Dedham.

Value: $120 Pure Barre

713. Treetop Adventures in Canton

Two tickets for an aerial forest adventure at Treetop Adventures, located in Canton. Treetop Adventures is the best climbing and zip line experience in the Greater Boston area, with 15 zip lines and 100 aerial challenges from beginner to expert.

Value: $112 Treetop Adventures

714. Below the Rim Basketball Camp

One week of basketball camp at Below the Rim for children ages 6-16, run by Michael Snoddy. The winning bidder can choose from any one of the seven weeks that the camp is held. Below the Rim teaches a strong foundation in the fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on skills including rebounding, shooting, dribbling, and team play.

Value: $385 Below the Rim Basketball Camp Michael Snoddy

715. Two Weeks at Camp Nonesuch

A two-week campership at Camp Nonesuch from August 5-16, 2019.

Camper must be between the ages of 7-14. Campers can choose from a wide variety of activities for each two-week session including: arts and crafts, sports, waterfront activities, group games, and performing arts.

Value: $1,390 Camp Nonesuch

716. Two Tickets to a Patriots Game

Two tickets to see the New England Patriots for the 2019-2020 season.

Seats are located on the 50- yard line, 24 rows behind the Patriot's’ bench, row 24, section 110, seats 1 and 2. (Game to be mutually agreed upon; must be against a division opponent).

Value: $400 Andrew and Klee Miller

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Sports Tickets, Memorabilia, Fitness 717. “Play Like a Champion Today” Sign

Former Notre Dame football player , Daniel “"Rudy”" Ruettiger has handsigned this framed “"Play Like a Champion Today”" sign. This sign is a replica of the one that hangs in the Fighting Irish's locker room!

Value: $150 Laurie Sachs and Kevin Walor

718. “The Catch”: Julian Edelman Photograph

For the New England Patriots fanatic, a photograph of Julian Edelman's amazing Super Bowl LI catch, framed and ready to hang with a facsimile autograph!

Value: $200 Laurie Sachs and Kevin Walor

719. 2018 World Series Champions Photograph

A framed Boston Red Sox World Series Champions celebration photograph with facsimile signatures. Perfect for the Sox fan!

Value: $100 Laurie Sachs and Kevin Walor

720. Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians

Four tickets to see the Boston Red Sox play the Cleveland Indians on Monday, May 27, 2019, at 4:10 p.m. Seats are located in grandstand section 22, row 2, seats 7-10.

Value: $220 Elisa Goldsmith

721. Garmin Forerunner 35 Watch

The Garmin Forerunner 35 watch is slim and lightweight, perfect for daily runs, training, and racing. It features built-in wrist-based heart rate as well as GPS that tracks your distance, pace, intervals, and more. And since all these stats are captured by the watch, the watch is all you need: -no phone, no chest strap-—just put on the watch and go!

Value: $170 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

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Sports Tickets, Memorabilia, Fitness 722. Leupold Golf Rangefinder

The Leupold Golf Rangefinder will help you to shave strokes off your golf game by having all the facts. The rangefinder provides you with the precise distance to your target and tells you which club you need to get there. It can provide club selection recommendations based on your hitting strength, slope, and weather conditions.

Value: $330 Grade 9 Group Gift Donors (pg. 16)

723. Paddle Tennis Party for 30

On a Friday or Saturday, night you and 29 friends can enjoy a paddle tennis party at the Wellesley Country Club in Wellesley. The Wellesley Country Club boasts a state-of-the-art platform tennis facility, featuring four courts and a warming hut for your post- match gathering. Beer, wine, and Blue Ribbon BBQ will be provided. (Mutually agreed upon date with the Dublin's and The Wellesley Country Club.).

Value: $500 Charley and Beth Dublin

724. Atlantic Blue Fin Fishing Trip

For an adventure of a lifetime, you and four friends can hunt Atlantic bluefin tuna, regarded as one of the most prized species in the ocean, with Captain Bob Cook of Fat Tuna Guides. Fat Tuna Guides, out of Beverly, offers one of the finest fishing experiences in the Northeast. Enjoy a 12hour excursion (4:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.). Captain Cook provides everything you will need for the hunt: -bait, ice, rods, and reels but you're welcome to bring your own cooler of food and beverages.

Value: $1,600 Bob Cook, Fat Tuna Guides

725. Nathan Eovaldi Autographed Baseball

An autographed official MLB baseball by Boston Red Sox pitcher, Nathan Eovaldi.

Value: $150 Boston Red Sox

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