SC H EDULE 6 : 30 - 7 : 30
Cocktails
6 :30 - U NTI L TH EY’R E G ONE
Gator Balloon Pop 7 : 30 - 9 : 1 5
“Dinner” Stations 8:15
Live Auction 9:15 C LOSI NG
Extraordinary Teacher Experiences Class Projects, High Bids 9 : 45
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Silent Auction Centennial Circle 10:0 0 C LOSI NG
Final Parking Space High Bid Winner Announced OPEN AL L NI G H T LONG
The Giving Tree
In Honor of th Unquowa’s 100 EACH GIFT TO THE GIVING TREE WILL BE MATCHED BY A GIFT FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL AID UNTIL WE REACH OUR TOTAL GOAL OF $100,000
The Giving Tree
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Did you know? In addition to the e vents and prog ram s that the UPA under writes ever y year, funds raised at recent UPA auctions have suppor ted ... the Unquowa tr uck, Smar t Board s, the Mindf ulness program, 100 Chromebooks, aquar ium s, play ing f ield renovation and scoreboard, professional stage lighting and sound, speaker ser ies ... and more!
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Live Auction .............................. 5-19 Class Projects........................... 20-27 Extraordinary Experiences...... 28-51 Centennial Circle...................... 52-62 Silent Auction......................... 63-158
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LIVE AUCTION
live auction
Taylor Swift & NYC Weekend
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Courtesy of: The Cameron Family Residence Inn by Marriott - World Trade Center E Squared Hospitality & Fireman Hospitality Group
| TAYLOR SWIFT & NYC WEEKEND | Total Value $1,550.00
YES! Taylor Swift!! You won’t miss a beat in these two incredible Section 9 seats, right near the stage, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 22 at 7:00pm. This complete New York City weekend experience includes two nights in a Studio King Room at the brand new Residence Inn - World Trade Center. Plus, you’ll be dining in style with a $200 gift card for either BLT Steakhouse or byChloe (a vegan menu) and a $150 gift card to Bond45. 2 Nights @ Residence Inn World Trade may be split.
MIN BID:
$600
BID INCREMENTS:
$200
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ski in & ski out stratton ski house
Courtesy of: The Stuart Family
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| SKI-IN & SKI-OUT STRATTON SKI HOUSE | Total Value $3,000.00
Imagine getting up in the morning, putting on skis at your doorstep, skiing a few feet onto a trail, making the first tracks of the day, then skiing home at the end of the day following the last rays of sunlight! Spend 3 nights/4 days at this Stratton ski-in, ski-out mountain home that sleeps 4 adults and 6 kids, and has 2 sofa-beds. Recently updated, this home has a one level design and an open living room, dining room and kitchen with windows to the trail...and a gorgeous stone fireplace for apres ski! And don’t forget the enormous outdoor hot tub and the game room! Experience the magic! Date to be mutually agreed upon but must be booked (not used) by November 1, 2018 and used during the 2018/19 ski season. Not available during the Christmas/New Years vacation weeks.
MIN BID:
$1,000 BID INCREMENTS:
$250
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Escape to Winvian Farm In A Mercedes Convertible
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Courtesy of: The Winkelmann Family Winvian Farm Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield
| WEEKEND GETAWAY TO WINVIAN FARM IN A MERCEDES | Total Value $3,100.00 Escape for two nights to Winvian Farm, a 113 acre property in Litchfield Hills...and enjoy the beautiful drive there in your Mercedes convertible! This is a unique resort with individually themed cottages (Treehouse, Helicopter, Library, Stone...to name a few!) to make your stay a true escape. The romantic fire-lit 18th century dining rooms are the perfect setting for enjoying their farm-to-table restaurant and “eclectic” wine collection. The spa and the staff are extraordinary! This package includes: a two night stay for two adults in the cottage of their choice (excluding Beaver and Charter Oak and Tier 4 cottages), delicious full breakfasts and valet parking. Winvian excludes: holidays and the month of October. Expires on 12/30/2018. Mercedes is for a Friday through Sunday, up to 250 miles and expires on 8/31/18.
MIN BID:
$1,250
BID INCREMENTS:
$250
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Vermont Luxury Lodge fun for two families
Courtesy of: The Whidden Family
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| VERMONT LUXURY LODGE FUN FOR TWO FAMILIES | Total Value: $10,000 From winter wonderland to summer festivals and fall foliage, enjoy a luxurious Vermont getaway that’s fun in any season. Unplug, explore the great outdoors and relax in a 6,000+ square foot ultra-chic luxury lodge with six bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, epic game room (billiards, air hockey, and big screen TV) and an outdoor hot tub. An adventure with friends is twice the fun - the house comfortably accommodates two families with up to ten kids. Five nights of fabulous! Located one mile from Stratton Mountain base. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Not available during the Christmas/ New Years vacation weeks or March break 2019.
MIN BID:
$3,000 BID INCREMENTS:
$500
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Hola Sunshine & Warm Beaches - oohhhh mexico -
Courtesy of: The Hurwitz Family
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| HOLA SUNSHINE & WARM BEACHES! | Total Value $7,700.00
Leave the cold behind! Choose from one of six different Vidanta Grand Mayan Mexican resorts and escape for seven nights. Feel pampered in your Two Bedroom Master Suite for up to eight people (maximum six adults). This is a great chance to travel with friends. Pick the one that suits your family best with beaches, pools, golf, and more! Options include: Nuevo Vallarta, Cancun, Los Cabos, Puerto Penasco, Mazatlán, Acapulco or Puerto Vallarta. “The trip really exceeded all expectations. Everything was perfect and we were all extremely sad to leave. Is it a bad thing that our kids now know what Happy Hour is?” - Last Year’s Winner Book a maximum of five months in advance. Subject to availability anytime except Christmas and Easter weeks. Reservation expires 12/31/19. Can not be used by previous auction winners of this trip or current Vida members. Excludes: airfare, food and beverages.
MIN BID:
$2,500 BID INCREMENTS:
$500
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Reserved Parking
Courtesy of: The Unquowa School
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| UNQUOWA RESERVED PARKING | Total Value $Priceless
No need to wonder where to put your wheels each day at drop off, pick up or special events during the 2018-19 school year! You’ll hardly notice the weather with your own reserved parking space.
MIN BID:
$3,000 BID INCREMENTS:
$500
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CLASS PROJECTS
Courtesy of: PreK-3
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| A BURST OF JOY AND COLOR FROM PREK-3 | Total Value $Priceless The joy just jumps right out of this photograph of the PreK-3! Don’t you wish they would stay this young forever? Order a copy to be delivered soon after the auction.
ORDER YOUR COPY:
$100
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Courtesy of: PreK-4
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| PREK-4 HAND PRINT & ALPHABET BOOK | Total Value $Priceless This absolutely stunning Alphabet Book was lovingly made using the PreK-4 students’ colorful hand prints for the illustrations. The originals wooden cover was made in Unquowa’s Makerspace and is a true work of art. Bid on the original and/or order a copy made from scans of each page to be delivered soon after the auction.
ORIGINAL BOOK MIN BID:
$150
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
ORDER YOUR COPY:
$125
(ORIGINAL BOOK HAS WOOD COVER, COPY IS SHUTTERFLY BOUND )
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Courtesy of: Kindergarten
CPK
| “ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN” | Total Value $Priceless This class really ran with the theme of a favorite book, All I Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten! They are such a wise group of young Unquowa scholars. Order a copy to be delivered soon after the auction.
ORDER YOUR COPY:
$100
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Courtesy of: 1st Grade
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| A DAY IN THE LIFE OF 1ST GRADE | Total Value: $Priceless This beautiful collection of photos and drawings by the kids walks you through A Day in the Life of 1st Grade. It will ensure that your 1st grader remembers every aspect of this magical year...all with a tone of warmth and fun! Order a copy to be delivered soon after the auction.
ORDER YOUR COPY:
$125
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Courtesy of: 2nd Grade
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| “SPOT PAINTINGS” BY 2ND GRADE | Total Value $Priceless Own your own masterpiece inspired by Damien Hirst’s spot paintings. Each abstract watercolor spot was individually created and signed by our 2nd graders. Bid on the original and/or order a photographic copy to be delivered soon after the auction.
ORIGINAL SPOT PAINTING MIN BID:
$150
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
ORDER YOUR PHOTO COPY:
$100
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Courtesy of: 3rd Grade
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| “WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP” | by 3rd Grade Total Value $Priceless Some day, you and your 3rd grader will look back on this collection of photographs with smiles and fondness. And you never know ... maybe all of their career predictions will prove to be right! Order a copy to be delivered soon after the auction.
ORDER YOUR COPY:
$100
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Courtesy of: 4th Grade
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| ORIGINAL WEAVING BY 4TH GRADE | Total Value $Priceless This original circular weaving was created with care and love by the 4th Grade. Using favorite t-shirts as their material, they created a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake!
MIN BID:
$150
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES
Courtesy of: Sharon Lauer
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| HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR THE DAY | Total Value $Priceless
Hungry for power? As Head of School for the day, your child will help lead assembly, visit classrooms, attend important meetings, and have lunch with Ms. Lauer. It has become a tradition for the winner to declare a “Special Day for the School”, perhaps a casual day or homework passes! Open to students of all ages.
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Courtesy of: George Seferidis Vin O’Hara
| HANGING WITH THE HUMANITIES BROS! (AKA MR. SEF & MR. O’HARA) | Total Value $Priceless
Have a blast for an afternoon or early evening hanging out at Unquowa with Mr. O’Hara and Mr. Sef! The winner will choose the fun activities - board games, movies, karaoke, video games, etc. There will be pizza, too! The winner will invite all the boys or girls from their class. Open to students currently in grades 5 through 8.
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Courtesy of: Chefs David and Jessica
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| CHEF FOR THE DAY | Total Value $Priceless What could be more memorable than having your Unquowan create a mouthwatering menu and help to prepare lunch for all of their friends? Your lucky student will collaborate with Chef Dave and Chef Jess to help with everything from choosing the menu to chopping vegetables and ringing the lunch bell! The whole experience will linger as a Top 10 school day for years to come! Open to students of all ages.
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Courtesy of: Debbie Leidlein Ariel Warshaw
| NYC LUNCH & A MUSEUM WITH MRS. WARSHAW & MRS. LEIDLEIN | Total Value $Priceless Join Mrs. Warshaw and Mrs. Leidlein for an excursion to NYC. The winner and three friends will take the train into the city, have a yummy lunch and choose a museum to visit for the afternoon. Open to students currently in grades 4 through 8 on a mutually agreed upon weekend from July through October 2018.
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Courtesy of: Lloyd Mitchell
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| MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU AND WITH MR. MITCHELL | Total Value $Priceless The winner and three friends will join Mr. Mitchell to see Solo: A Star Wars Story, the newest installment of the Star Wars movies! You’ll go to a matinée on opening day, May 25th, following the half day at Unquowa. This film is not yet rated. Open to students currently in grades 4 through 8.
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Courtesy of: Faith Barbuto
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| LUNCH WITH MRS. BARBUTO ALL YEAR! | Total Value $Priceless One lucky Lower School student can have their own spot at Mrs. Barbuto’s table for the entire 2018-19 school year! Open to 2018-19 Lower School students.
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Courtesy of: David Coe
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| PRIVATE MUSIC LESSON WITH MR. COE | Total Value $Priceless Instrumental teacher extraordinaire, David Coe, will give the winner a private one hour lesson on the guitar, piano or ukulele. David has been performing in bands and solo in local venues for years and has a growing following! As a bonus, the winner will also receive David’s CD and his newly published book, Famous Classical Themes for Ukulele. Music to your ears! Open to students of all ages.
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Courtesy of: Vin O’Hara
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| HOCKEY SHOOT AROUND WITH MR. O’HARA | Total Value $Priceless
Have a blast on the ice at Wonderland with Mr. O’Hara, former coach of Fairfield Prep’s hockey team! An hour of “stick & puck” fun and snacks for the winner and three friends. Winners must have their own gear and some basic hockey experience. Open to students currently in grades 2 through 8.
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Courtesy of: Lloyd Mitchell
EE09
| GEOCACHING WITH MR. MITCHELL | Total Value $Priceless
Ever wanted to hunt for buried treasure? That’s what Geocaching is! You and a friend can spend an afternoon with Mr. Mitchell trekking around Fairfield searching for local caches. Open to students currently in grades 4 through 8.
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Courtesy of: George Seferidis
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| CREATIVE WRITING WITH MR. SEF | Total Value $Priceless
This lucky young writer will have five one-hour creative writing sessions with Mr. Seferidis to work together on pieces in progress or to take on a new writing project. Open to students currently in grades 5 through 8. Sessions will be after school or on the weekends.
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Courtesy of: Lloyd Mitchell
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| PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MR. MITCHELL | Total Value $Priceless
Did you know that Mr. Mitchell’s hobby is photography? Join him for an afternoon of photography at a favorite Fairfield location and learn the art of taking good photos. Learn how to use an SLR camera and different lenses to help take fun photos! Open to students currently in grades 5 through 8.
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Courtesy of: Tresor Kayumba
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| PLAN & TEACH WITH MR. KAYUMBA | Total Value $Priceless
Partner with Mr. Kayumba to teach! Together you will choose a topic, plan the lesson and teach a history class to any grade at Unquowa or maybe even two! Perhaps teaching the early childhood classes would be fun? Or in the Upper School? The winner will choose the age of students they want to teach. Open to students currently in grades 4 through 8.
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Courtesy of: Krissy Ponden
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| KNOTS & SWEETS WITH MRS. PONDEN | Total Value $Priceless
The winner and six friends will join Mrs. Ponden after school in the art room for a fun afternoon of creating knotted friendship bracelets while enjoying brownies and cookies. Open to students currently in grades 2 through 8.
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Courtesy of: Faith Barbuto
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| CREATE YOUR DREAM LOWER SCHOOL LUNCH TABLE WITH MRS. BARBUTO | Total Value $Priceless Every month students are assigned to a new lunch table. Next year, the winner will meet with Mrs. Barbuto to create the lower school lunch tables for the month of their choice. Open to all 2018-19 Lower School students.
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Courtesy of: Ann M. Palm
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| PREK-4 ASSISTANT ON THEIR CAMPING DAY! | Total Value $Priceless
Help Ms. Palm and the PreK-4 students on their Camping Day this Spring! The winner will spend half their day with this intrepid group of explorers and campers doing fun activities in Unquowa’s “big woods” (aka...near the brook!). Open to students of all ages.
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Courtesy of: Janice Shannon
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| CLAUDE MONET PICNIC ASSISTANT WITH MRS. SHANNON | Total Value $Priceless
Be Mrs. Shannon’s assistant with PreK-3 as you travel to France without ever leaving Fairfield! Help her guide the class on this annual tradition as they stroll in the neighborhood to a nearby brook to enjoy bread and cheese, paint a picture of a Japanese bridge and read a story! This could be for one student or for two friends (with a shared single hi bid). Date TBD in May 2018 and open to students currently in kindergarten through 8th grade.
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Courtesy of: Mary Curran
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| GARDENING GURU WITH MRS. CURRAN | Total Value $Priceless
The winner and an Unquowa friend will spend the morning with Mrs. Curran In the Unquowa garden picking seasonal herbs and vegetables, collecting compost and doing a special gardening project. They will fill the bird feeders and observe wildlife along the Horse Tavern Brook and the bird feeding station. Students will receive gardening/work gloves, trowels and materials to plant herbs, flowers or vegetables. This experience is available in late spring or early fall, kindergarten and up (can be tailored to student’s age and interests) for two hours. Open to students of all ages.
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Courtesy of: Jessica Toebe
EE18
| CHEF JESS’S CHILDREN’S COOKING CLASS | Total Value $Priceless
Yummy! Chef Jess will conduct a cooking class for up to ten kids after school. The winner will meet with Jess to choose a fun and tasty item to cook. Chef Jess has experience teaching cooking to children of all ages, so this amazing experience is open to all students. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
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Courtesy of: Krissy Ponden Alice DesGranges
| UNQUOWA PARENTS! PAINT & SIP PARTY WITH KRISSY AND ALICE | Total Value $Priceless Moms and dads, join Krissy and Alice in the art room to eat, drink, and paint your way to a finished piece of art! Come with up to nine friends and bring the wine. We’ll bring the cheese and, of course, the art supplies!
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Courtesy of: Al Boccamazzo Sarah Pollex
| UNQUOWA PARENTS BADMINTON NIGHT WITH AL AND SARAH | Total Value $Priceless What a hoot! Badminton night (6-8pm) in the gym for 12 to 18 Unquowa parents. The night will begin with a mini lesson that will cover basic strokes, techniques and shots and then you’ll play for an hour or so or until everyone collapses! The winner can bring beverages and Al and Sarah will provide pizza! The date will be mutually agreed upon for an evening before the end of the 2018/19 school year (excluding summer & vacations). Sneakers are required.
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Courtesy of: Craig Knebel Two Roads Brewing Company
| UNQUOWA PARENTS - BREWERY TOUR & THE SCIENCE OF BEER WITH CRAIG | Total Value $Priceless Go on a tour of Two Roads Brewery in Stratford with Craig Knebel. You’ll see brewing in action and learn about the science of beer and brewing from Unquowa’s own faculty expert. Perfect for a group of up to ten people (expiration 10/28/18).
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Courtesy of: The Unquowa School
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| RESERVED UNQUOWA PARKING | Total Value $Priceless
No need to wonder where to put your wheels each day at drop off, pick up or special events during the 2018-19 school year! You’ll hardly notice the weather with your own reserved parking space.
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Centennial Circle
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Courtesy of: The Whidden Family The Pantry
| ANCHORS AWAY! | Total Value $850.00
Enjoy a half day on Long Island Sound with Captain Joel Whidden on his 34 foot Regulator speed boat, Castaway! With Captain Whidden at the wheel all you need to do is enjoy the ride. Up to six people can have a blast doing some fishing, tubing or water skiing! Or, there is room for up to ten people if you simply want to relax and cruise around! Put together a fabulous picnic with this $100 gift card to The Pantry. The winner will provide their own food and beverages for a mutually agreed upon date.
MIN BID:
$400
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: The diBonaventura Family
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| FIRST ROW AT FENWAY! | Total Value $1,200.00
Four great seats at Fenway on Tuesday, July 31 at 7:10pm when the Boston Red Sox take on the Philadelphia Phillies. You’ll be in the first row of the Pavilion Club ... right between first base and home plate! These tickets also come with in-seat food and beverage service and access to the Pavilion Club restaurant and bar. WOW!!
MIN BID:
$450
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: VIP Tours
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| WORLD CLASS VIP DISNEY TOUR | Total Value $1,050.00
Wait no more...Disney magic without the lines! Your six hour private VIP tour with World Class VIP for up to eight people can be used at any of the four Florida based Walt Disney theme parks - Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom. You’ll pick your park and be able to experience all the attractions with little to no wait time! Tours begin promptly in the morning when the park opens and does not include park entry fees.
MIN BID:
$400
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: 8th Grade
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| YOUR OWN PLANETARIUM MADE BY UNQUOWA STUDENTS | Total Value $Priceless One of a kind!! They worked for months learning the geometry, designing and building prototypes, creating the components and, finally, building a walk-in planetarium! This project is a true example of Unquowa collaboration and community. Our older students worked together to make it a reality and the younger students have enjoyed multiple visits to “lie beneath the stars� to watch the celestial wonders projected on the ceiling. Truly magical! Do you have a big playroom or finished basement? This 6 1/2 foot tall and 8 foot in diameter planetarium will be dismantled here and reassembled in your home ... complete with a spherical mirror to reflect projections. The projector is not included, but specs will be provided for an HD model (approx $200-$300). Reach for the stars!
MIN BID:
$200
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: Capers Mediterranean Cuisine iPic Entertainment, Ritz Carlton The Mighty Horseman Tattoo Co.
| WESTCHESTER COUNTY MINI ESCAPE | Total Value $700.00
Looking for a girls’ getaway or a romantic overnight? Stay in and relax or explore the gorgeous Hudson Valley when you enjoy your overnight in a luxurious Deluxe Guest room at the elegant Westchester Ritz Carlton. Maybe opt to book some appointments at the Ritz Spa and then enjoy your $100 gift certificate at Capers Mediterranean Cuisine in nearby Port Chester. Or catch a movie with a $100 gift certificate for plush iPic Movie Theaters in Dobbs Ferry or NYC. And there’s more...a $100 gift certificate to the Mighty Horseman Tattoo Co. in Elmsford, NY. Yes, that’s right, a tattoo! All so close that you don’t need to use all these certificates in the same weekend! Note: Black out dates may apply. Hotel expires April 28, 2019
MIN BID:
$275
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The diBonaventura Family
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| FOUR UNBELIEVABLE METS TICKETS | Total Value $1,720.00
The Mets are on fire right now - 1st in the NL East - and these seats are absolutely AMAZING! Watch the game from your four front row seats at Citi Field right near first base! Watch the Mets take on the Tampa Bay Rays on July 7, 2018 at 4:10pm. These tickets also entitle the winner to access the following clubs: Delta Sky 360 Club, the Porsche Grille, the Foxwoods Club and the Jim Beam Club. VIP parking pass also included. This is a no brainer for any baseball fan!
MIN BID:
$700
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: The diBonaventura Family
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| YOUR PRIVATE BOX AT THE SARATOGA FINISH LINE | Total Value $1,600.00
And you’re off! An exclusive opportunity to view premium racing from some of the best seats in the house! You’ll have five seats in your own private box on the finish line and you will hear the thunder of hooves and cracking of whips as the horses barrel down the final stretch! Adding to the luxury, this priceless opportunity includes lunch and two parking spaces. Date to be mutually agreed upon for the 2018 season (late July to early September). Excludes major race days.
MIN BID:
$500
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: The Winkelmann Family DJW Design
| PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE RESIDENTIAL PLAN | Total Value $2,500.00
DJW Design will help you transform your backyard! The experts at DJW Design will come to your home and do an initial consultation to discuss goals. They will then return to do a site analysis and take measurements and photos. A third visit will involve the discussion of a conceptual design and initial plant and hardscape schedule. The final product will be a full-scale presentation with a hardscape and plant plan that is completely ready for the bidding process. The client is responsible for providing any necessary property surveys, including “as-built� features. DJW Design will make every effort to accommodate a request for a design for the current season, but this depends on schedule availability.
MIN BID:
$750
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: The Klein Family
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| FLORIDA SUNSHINE FOR A MONTH | Total Value $3,000
Home away from home at Highland Woods Golf & Country Club in Bonita Springs, Florida. With beautiful views of the 8th fairway and the lake, you can relax in this newly updated retreat which offers front & back lanais, a King Master Suite, Queen guest room with private bath, well-appointed kitchen and all the comforts of home. Easy walk to the heated pool, ten minutes to the beach, shops, great local restaurants, Whole Foods, luxury movie theatre and more. The 18 hole golf course was designed by architect Gordon Lewis and features 82 bunkers, 20 acres of palmetto preserves and 29 acres of lakes. The golf activities at Highland Woods range from competitive to social. Country Club membership transfer is optional for $425 which allows access to golf, tennis, new fitness center and the club restaurant & bar. Airfare not included. Located 20 min. from RSW airport in Fort Myers. Length of stay is flexible up to one month. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Not available Nov 2018 or Jan - Mar 2019. Visit the website for more details: http://highlandwoodsfla.com.
MIN BID:
$1,000 BID INCREMENTS:
$100
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EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES
SILENT AUCTION
silent auction
Courtesy of: 5th Grade
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| MOM’S NIGHT OUT BASKET | Total Value $575.00
The 5th Grade families thought of everything you’ll need for a mom’s night out on the town! With Faith Barbuto as your babysitter and Uber ($25) as your driver, you don’t need to worry about a thing! For the kids, there are three movies, popcorn and pizza. For you, well, there’s everything...$100 at Cleopatra Nails, $200 at CottageRestaurant in Westport, two bottles of prosecco and Cosmo fixings - including a shaker! Finally, there is even a $50 gift card for Uber Eats for take out the next night...in case you’re still recovering!
MIN BID:
$250
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: 6th Grade
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| GAMES, GAMES, GAMES | Total Value $350.00
This collection from the 6th Grade families will bring your game nights to a whole new level! Enjoy some family favorites - Scrabble (Deluxe Edition), Monopoly, Jenga, Cranium and Clue. Have a blast learning these fabulous less well known ones - MoYu, Spot It, Bananagrams, Qwirkle, Animalogic and Telestrations.
MIN BID:
$150
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: 7th Grade
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| NERF GALORE |
Total Value $350.00 Summer backyard fun. This massive collection of Nerf items includes footballs, a giant bow and arrow set, shooters, glow-in-the-dark games and more from the 7th Grade families. Your kids and their friends will play outside all day! What a perfect way to kick-off the summer.
MIN BID:
$150
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: 8th Grade
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| DAY AT THE SPA BASKET | Total Value $430.00
Put together by the 8th Grade families, this amazing spa themed basket has everything you need to pamper yourself! Teas, candles, lotions and oils will relax you at home all summer. Find a quiet afternoon to take yourself out for a manicure before heading over to Dream Spa in Westport to use your $125 certificate for a service of your choice. Of course, there’s a bottle of prosecco in here as well!
MIN BID:
$200
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Bouley Restaurant
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| LUNCH & WINE PAIRINGS AT BOULEY IN NYC | Total Value $400.00
This lunch (with wine pairings!) for four at trendy Bouley restaurant in Tribeca is worth the trip to the city, so grab a few friends! From the moment you walk in the door, this extraordinary restaurant is a feast for all the senses. Make your reservation for Monday-Friday only. (Expires 4/28/19)
MIN BID:
$125
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The diBonaventura Family
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| AWARD WINNING CHILI & WINE | Total Value $100.00
Enjoy a big pot of delicious homemade award winning turkey “Peace Chili”. It comes with a baguette, fixings & wine. This chili is from Unquowa’s Bridgett diBonaventura and won the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church chili cook off. Perfect for a cold winter night! To be redeemed within one year on a mutually agreed upon date.
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: BONDA Restaurant
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| BONDA |
Total Value $250.00 “A gem tucked away in Greenfield Hill! Excellent food, a friendly and attentive staff in a warm and inviting atmosphere.” This generous $250 gift certificate to BONDA will give you a wonderful night out with friends. Valid Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays nights only.
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Chef Brian Castillo
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| YOUR CATERED DINNER IS SERVED | Total Value $1,000.00
Chef Brian Castillo will come to you! The chef will come to your house and prepare either a family dinner for up to six people OR a romantic multi-course dinner for two. Together you and Chef Brian will choose a date and menu and he will bring all the tools and food he needs. Brian’s impressive resume includes cooking at the Village Social, Crabtree Kittle House, and David Burke Kitchen. Oh, there is one catch...he does not do dishes! Excludes beverages & wine. Available in Westchester & Fairfield Counties and any of the Five NYC boroughs.
MIN BID:
$400
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: Tablao Wine Bar Our House Sono Saltwater Restaurant and Bar
| SONO RESTAURANT BONANZA | Total Value $350.00
These three SONO restaurants have incredible reputations! You’ll feel like you’re on Nantucket when you go for Sunday brunch for four at Saltwater Restaurant and Bar (excludes alcohol). Our House Sono is the perfect spot to host Happy Hour for a group of ten and the bar owners are research chemists turned brew masters! (Excludes top shelf and shots) To top off this package, the winner will enjoy a Thursday Paella Night table for two at Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant where the intimate atmosphere evokes the style and sensibility of a modern wine and tapas bar one would find along the café dotted streets of Seville.
MIN BID:
$150
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Artisan
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| ARTISAN |
Total Value $100.00 Comfortable elegance and top notch cuisine right in Southport, that’s Artisan! Enjoy a lunch with friends or a romantic dinner for two with this $100 gift certificate. You can choose to sit outside on the beautiful patio or in the warm and inviting dining room. “The menu at this stylish restaurant ... is even more creative than the decor” - The New York Times. (Expires 12/30/19)
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Jack’s Bar and Steakhouse
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| DINNER AT JACK’S BAR & GRILL | Total Value $125.00
“Best steak house in New Haven!” These are just some of the reviews for this New Haven chop house. We have done the research - parking is easy and the service is top notch. Check it out for a change of scene and dinner with a $125 gift certificate. (Excludes alcohol and Saturdays)
MIN BID:
$50
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The diBonaventura Family
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| WILLIAM SELYEM 2007 PINOT NOIRS | Total Value $750.00
Sip slowly and enjoy. This fabulous six bottle collection of 2007 Pinot Noirs from the William Selyem Winery includes one each of their Coastlands, Peay, Precious Mountain, Ferrington, Hirsch and Vista Verde vintages. Their single vineyard wines regularly garner 90+ points from Wine Advocate/Robert Parker.
MIN BID:
$500
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: Asylum Distillery
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| GOT GIN? |
Total Value $100.00 Grab some friends and come tour Asylum Distillery in Bridgeport. This package includes a distillery tour for six people, shot glasses, a t-shirt ... and a big ole’ bottle of gin. You’ll be all set for your first backyard party of the summer!
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Stuart Family
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| DAVID FAMILY RANSOM PINOT NOIR 2011 | Total Value $285.00
If you appreciate fine wine, you will enjoy this fabulous two bottle collection of David Ransom Pinot Noir 2011. They are described as having “elegant and refined notes of plum, strawberry, cassis, beautifully balanced with earthy notes of mushroom, hay, tobacco.” In a handsome leather case with leather bottle labels, this is a true collector’s find.
MIN BID:
$225
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The Grabe Family Little Pub
| LITTLE PUB IS ALWAYS JUST RIGHT | Total Value $100.00
You can’t beat the food and the atmosphere at the Little Pub. As they say, “great food, generous drinks, and a lively pub atmosphere you’ll feel right at home in.” So don’t bother cooking and use your $100 gift certificate for a fabulous dinner. Choose from any of their four locations - Fairfield, Wilton, Greenwich and Ridgefield.
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Steffano’s, Fairfield Pizza Mike’s Pizza
| FAIRFIELD PIZZA HEAVEN | Total Value $280.00
The kids want pizza again? These three terrific Fairfield Italian spots offer delivery or dining in - the meatballs, pasta and salads are super options too. All in the heart of Fairfield. Certificates include: $10 at Steffano’s $20 at Fairfield Pizza $250 at Mike’s Pizza (Yes, $250!)
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Fairway
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| NEED DINNER? | Total Value $75.00
Need to make a special meal? Use this $75 gift certificate from Fairway Market and shop their delicious selection of traditional, gourmet and specialty items. Their fruits and vegetables are extraordinary!
MIN BID:
$25
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Spinning Wheel Bernard’s
| UPSCALE DINING IN REDDING & RIDGEFIELD | Total Value $130.00
Redding and Ridgefield are so close and so incredibly lovely. Enjoy a $50 gift certificate for The Spinning Wheel in beautiful Redding - Connecticut Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards winner for Best American Restaurant in 2016 & 2017. Then reserve a brunch table for two at Bernard’s in Ridgefield, “Extraordinary to perfection”, says Zagats. Elegant yet cozy and warm with an upscale menu that features creative choices of local and seasonal offerings.
MIN BID:
$50
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Country Cow and Plan B Burger Flipside Burger and Firehouse Deli
| COMFORT FOOD AT ITS BEST | Total Value $95.00
Fairfield wins for the best comfort food hot spots and this package combines the best of the best! With $25 gift cards for each of these establishments, you and your family can decide which burger, salad and sandwich joint is the best...Plan B Burger for “elevated pub grub”, Flipside for their yummy sweet potato fries, and the Firehouse Deli for their famous “Thanksgiving Sandwich” any time of year! The cherry on top of this package?! Share (or don’t!) four of THE BEST bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches in town from The Country Cow, the favorite breakfast sandwich spot of all the local high school and college kids!
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Fairfield Cheese Company Fleisher’s Craft Butchery Fairfield Florist
| HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST | Total Value $90.00
Impress your guests with a charcuterie platter overflowing with only the finest meats and cheeses! With $25 gift certificates for both The Fairfield Cheese Company and Fleisher’s Craft Butchery, you will create the perfect beach picnic dinner or backyard cocktail hour! A Fairfield Florist $40 gift certificate will complete this gourmet package - or save this one for the perfect hostess gift when you’re next invited to a friend’s home!
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The diBonaventura, Frost, Roberts & Erenhouse Families
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| FOUR SUNDAY BREAKFASTS DELIVERED | Total Value $160.00
On these four Sunday mornings, you’ll go no further than your own doorstep to find breakfast. You and your family can sleep-in and enjoy the luxury of having breakfast delivered to your home by these early rising Unquowa families on May 4, May 11, May 25 & June 1. Your delicious treats will come from Donut Crazy, Isabelle & Vincent, Starbucks and Panera.
MIN BID:
$50
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Wallace Family The Park City Honey Co.
| LOCAL TREATS | Total Value $125.00
Local flavor is the way to go..especially with honey! This gorgeous collection is full of local honeys, syrups, preserves and more. Remember... local bees make their honey with local pollen, so the health benefits are even greater!
MIN BID:
$50
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Trader Joe’s Hansen’s Flower Shop
| HIDE THE TRADER JOE’S MONKEY | Total Value $100.00
Do you and your kids know that before opening each day, the crew at Trader Joe’s hides a stuffed monkey on the shelves? Throughout the day, kids look for the “hidden monkey” and receive a prize if they find it! Well, your kids will be the envy of all their friends when they get to go into the store before it opens and help hide the monkey. Together with this bagful of Trader Joe’s treats and a $25 gift card for Hansen’s Florists, this is the perfect combo!
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Saugatuck Sweets
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| SWEET AS CAN BE | Total Value $200.00
Indulge your sweet tooth with this basket from Saugatuck Sweets. For the ice cream lovers in the family, stop by their Westport or Fairfield locations to receive a free double scoop cone every week for the months of May, June, and July 2018.
MIN BID:
$75
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Fairfield County Hunt Club
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| FAIRFIELD COUNTY HUNT CLUB SUMMER CAMP | Total Value $300.00
Not just for members. Your child, aged 3-12, will surely enjoy an action packed week of summer camp at the Fairfield Hunt Club. This program gives campers an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of activities without ever leaving the club grounds. To be enjoyed during the 2018 summer camp season.
MIN BID:
$125
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Fairfield County Hunt Club
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| SADDLE UP @ THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY HUNT CLUB | Total Value $320.00 The Riding Academy at Fairfield County Hunt Club is recognized by the United States Hunter Jumper Association and is the ideal place to fall in love with horseback riding. This package of four introductory riding lessons will help your child gain confidence and become comfortable in both the stables and in the ring. New riders are carefully evaluated and matched with the best suited school horse. Expires 10/31/2018
MIN BID:
$125
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Wonderland of Ice
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| WONDERLAND OF ICE OUTING | Total Value $80.00
Living in New England, skating is just part of the Winter scene. Use these eight passes and eight skate rentals for a family outing or to drop off your kids with their friends. You can grab a cup of cocoa and watch from the bleachers. This package also includes a mini hockey set with foam balls that make it perfect for the basement or the driveway. The passes are good during any public skating session.
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: D’valda & Sirico Dance and Music Centre
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| A BUDDING PERFORMER’S DREAM CAMP | Total Value $250.00
Each week of Summer Fantasy and Adventure Camp at D’Valda & Sirico Dance and Music Center in downtown Fairfield has a different magical theme and will have your budding star dancing on clouds. Teaching both dance and music in a safe and friendly environment has led this studio to be ranked the #1 Performing Arts school in Fairfield County. This certificate allows your child to attend one week of this wonderful half-day camp (weeks of 6/25, 7/9, 7/16 or 7/23).
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Rock Climb Fairfield
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| ROCK CLIMBING ADVENTURES | Total Value $120.00
What a great combo of gift certificates from Rock Climb Fairfield. Rock climbing is a powerful workout and confidence builder for kids and adults. Certificates include one month “all access membership” and two oneday passes with rentals. Expires 3/2019
MIN BID:
$50
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Kaia Yoga
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| TEEN AERIAL YOGA CAMP | Total Value $180.00
Your middle or high schooler will love aerial yoga summer camp at Kaia Yoga in Westport. A challenging and uniquely fun three-day workshop with Elin Waterson includes aerial instruction, dance and circus yoga. Aerial yoga allows students of any experience level to discover yoga postures in bold new ways. Using an aerial hammock, they’ll explore movement from a whole new perspective. Prepare to strengthen, stretch and soar. Appropriate for teen & tween ages. Dates: August 7-9th from 2 to 5pm.
MIN BID:
$75
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Nishiyama & Pirro Family Edible Arrangements Dojo Fairfield
| FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TO DOJO FAIRFIELD AND HEALTHY TREATS | Total Value $525.00 This one month Family Membership will give you an excellent sense of how professional martial arts training can positively impact confidence, mental and physical strength of adults and kids! Adults can participate in the Adult Kickboxing, or Dojo Fitness program, and kids can join the Youth Karate program. Includes uniforms (gi) for karate students and t-shirts for kickboxing students. After your workout, head to Edible Arrangements and enjoy one of your 25 vouchers for a free smoothie, fruit salad, or parfait (one per visit).
MIN BID:
$200
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Kempo Fairfield
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| KEMPO KARATE | Total Value $250.00
Karate is great for fitness, fun and for letting stress go! Increase your self-confidence, self-discipline, and overall health with one month of karate lessons at Kempo Fairfield (uniform included).
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Boost Sports Performance Academy, Ole Soccer, ASF Gymnastics & Cheerleading Academy of CT
| PICK YOUR SPORT | Total Value $280.00
Does someone in your house love sports? Satisfy their need to always be moving with $50 at Ole Soccer, $100 towards a party at Boost Sports Performance Academy, $30 at ASF Sports & Outdoors, and $100 at the Gymnastics and Cheerleading Academy of CT . Perfect with summer approaching! Excludes private lessons and other activities at other Sportsplex venues
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Saugatuck Rowing Club
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| SAUGATUCK ROWING CLUB FITNESS | Total Value $450.00
Have you driven by the Saugatuck River Rowing Club a million times and never been inside? Now is your chance! Enjoy a three month fitness membership and have access to their amazing gym and classes. The setting and view are not to be believed! Rowing not included.
MIN BID:
$175
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: TAP Strength Lab
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| TAP STRENGTH LAB | Total Value $810.00
Want to take your game to the next level or re-hab an injury that just won’t heal? You are in the very best of hands with the team at TAP Strength Lab in Westport, a progressive private fitness and wellness center focusing on physical performance and injury prevention strategies so clients can reach their full, pain-free potential. This comprehensive package includes a movement evaluation and five one-on-one sessions. Suitable for youth, adult or senior citizens and all fitness levels. Sessions must be used by October 28, 2018.
MIN BID:
$325
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: JoyX Westport The Granola Bar Restaurant Group
| JOYX OF WESTPORT & THE GRANOLA BAR | Total Value $175.00
The JoyX of Westport’s signature class is a high-intensity, total-body workout that combines strength and cardio. It uses rowing machines, boxing bags and bodyweight movements designed to push boundaries in a darkened room with loud, motivating music. Feel proud after each of the five classes in this Bootcamp Class Pack (gloves included). Cool down and eat healthy at The Granola Bar with this $50 gift card - good at the Fairfield, Westport or any of their other locations.
MIN BID:
$75
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Tennis Spot Fairfield Tennis
| FAIRFIELD TENNIS CLINICS & THE TENNIS SPOT | Total Value $180.00 Don’t have time for a long-term commitment but want to add an occasional clinic to your schedule? Sign-up for one of Fairfield Tennis’s drop-in clinics one week at a time! This gift certificate is for five drop-in cardio, point play or strokeof-the-week clinics at Fairfield Tennis in “the bubble”. Pick up some gear for the class with a $30 gift certificate from The Tennis Spot, Connecticut top source for tennis equipment, apparel, footwear, and expert stringing and racquet service.
MIN BID:
$75
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Onthank Family & The Granola Bar Restaurant Group
| SUPPLE STRENGTH & THE GRANOLA BAR | Total Value $250.00
Ahhh...Supple Strength is a blend of Pilates and Yoga exercises, designed to create flexibility and alignment. Clients appreciate the incorporation of mindfulness techniques that stretch and strengthen muscles for a strong and controlled routine. Learn and benefit from these two private sessions with Hilary Onthank. Cool down and eat healthy at The Granola Bar with this $50 gift card - good at the Fairfield, Westport or any of their other locations.
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Equinox
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| EQUINOX 3 MONTH SELECT MEMBERSHIP | Total Value $795
Opening soon, the Equinox Southport will be the hottest workout spot in the area! Be one of the first to check it out with a three month Select Equinox Membership. “Breathtaking, three-level fitness destination. Featuring challenging classes and expansive views, Equinox Southport is sure to inspire your next great performance.” Certificate can be redeemed at one Equinox fitness club, winner’s choice. (Excludes Destination locations: Sports Clubs, Printing House, Century City, E Clubs) Must be redeemed within one year of the event date indicated on the certificate.
MIN BID:
$250
BID INCREMENTS:
$100
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Courtesy of: Ski Butternut
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| SKI BUTTERNUT | Total Value $160.00
Look forward to some fun on the mountain next winter at Ski Butternut in the Berkshires! Just under two hours from Fairfield, Ski Butternut is a fantastic family friendly mountain, perfect for a weekend or day trip. This package includes two adult weekend ski passes and two tubing center passes for next season. Excludes holidays.
MIN BID:
$50
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: BK Athletics
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| BK ATHLETICS CIRCUIT TRAINING | Total Value $165.00
“Relentless. Intense. Burn.” That’s how BK Athletics describes their Super Circuit classes. This is the fun routine you’ve been looking for! Located in the Fairfield Sportsplex, BK Athletics is offering this 6-pack of group classes to help get you going and ready for the beach!
MIN BID:
$75
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Kidcity Children’s Museum Legoland Discovery Center CT Science Center
| SUMMER FAMILY FUN | Total Value $220.00
Keep the whole family busy after school gets out and before camps start with these fun day trips. Enjoy four passes to each of the following fun destinations - KidCity Children’s Museum in Middletown, Legoland in Yonkers, and the CT Science Center in Hartford Expire 6/30/19
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: School of Rock
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| UNLOCK YOUR INNER ROCK STAR | Total Value $250.00
Find and develop your inner rock star with a month of private lessons at School of Rock in Fairfield. Choose from guitar, bass, voice, drums or keyboard and have a blast! Children and adults welcome. Excludes currently enrolled students.
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Giant Steps Toy Store
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| CRAFTING AT GIANT STEPS | Total Value $400.00
This may be the most awesome craft day ever! Your child and seven friends can have unlimited use of the new Creation Station at Giant Steps toy store in Fairfield after store hours. Instead of picking just a few crafts, you can do anything! The Creation Station is one of the coolest craft and party destinations in Fairfield, and now it can be your art center for two and a half hours. Giant Steps will order pizza and drinks for everyone, including parents. Excludes Saturday from 9-4
MIN BID:
$200
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Giant Steps Toy Store
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| OWN A TOY STORE | Total Value $400.00
Your child and three friends will get to own Giant Steps toy store! Each child will receive a Giant Steps t-shirt and will tour the entire store, including the off-limit stock rooms. They’ll create sample crafts in the Creation Station that will be featured on the store’s Facebook and will be used as samples for future crafters. In addition, this group can paint a ceiling tile that will be placed in the ceiling for all to see. The new toy store owner will get a $100 gift card and each of the owner’s friends will get a $50 gift card, so end this fun day with a shopping spree! (Estimated time 2 hours)
MIN BID:
$200
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The CT Audubon Society Alina’s Cakes & Cookies
| CT AUDUBON PARTY & ALINA’S CAKES | Total Value $215.00
Immerse yourself in nature, with a children’s birthday party at the CT Audubon! A professional environmental educator will lead a 45 minute program in a private party room, with an additional 45 minutes for your own birthday fun! Available Saturdays from 10:30-12:00 or 1:00-2:30 at the CT Audubon Burr Street location. Up to fifteen children ages 3 and up (including host and siblings more children permitted for an additional fee). Continue the enjoyment all year with a one year family membership. Combine this party with your $30 gift certificate to Alina’s Cakes and Cookies for a delicious cake or cupcakes and you really don’t have to worry about a thing!
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Miguel Pamias
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| SPRAY PAINT PARTY WITH A MASTER | Total Value $Priceless
No experience necessary for this spray paint art session with instructor Miguel Pamias, grandfather of Bryael in Grade 2! Every guest (adults or kids) will work on their own 18x24 stretch canvas with spray paints and paint brushes. Miguel will demonstrate step-by-step and will create a spray paint portrait using a variety of different materials. Guests will follow along and create their own spray paint art work to keep. To be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date before December 2018.
MIN BID:
$250
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Hands on Pottery Mecha Noodle Bar Beadworks
| FUN FAIRFIELD AFTERNOONS | Total Value $180.00
Beading and pottery aren’t just for kids! Invite a friend or share with your kids as you enjoy six free studio hours at Hands On Pottery and a “Beading for Two” class at Beadworks - they’re right next door to each other in Fairfield. Turn it into a perfect day with $50 at Mecha Noodle Bar where slurping is encouraged at this amazing “American-Vietnamese-Japanese-Thai-Chinese-Korean-NewEngland-Momofuku-Totto-and-Ippudo-inspired” foodie hot spot!
MIN BID:
$75
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Discovery Museum, Yale Peabody Museum The Adventure Park Quassy Amusement & Water Park
| CT STAYCATION | Total Value $340.00
Take a vacation without ever leaving CT and pick a different activity to do every day! Head to the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport with day passes for two adults and four children. Then go next door to enjoy some time in the trees with two passes at The Adventure Park (exp 12/18). Visit the Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven with day passes for four adults - the dinosaurs are waiting for you! Have some wild evening fun with four “After 5” evening passes to Quassy Amusement and Water Park in Middlebury (valid after 5pm Mon-Thurs in June, July, and August, 2018).
MIN BID:
$150
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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SA50
Courtesy of: Bridgeport Sound Tigers Wonderland of Ice
| SOUND TIGERS HOCKEY | Total Value $225.00
Calling all hockey fans! Enjoy a Sound Tigers game with this family four pack of tickets for Bridgeport’s Webster Bank Arena (certificate must be redeemed before 12/31/2018). Add to the fun two cozy Unquowa blankets to keep you warm and a mini hockey set for fun at home after the game. Perfect for all the skaters in your family!
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Schwartz Family Paper Source
| GET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING | Total Value $320.00
Upcycle and work with the creative director and owner of “Make, Bake, Play”, Kate Schwartz (mother of Ezra in 4th Grade). You’ll create a simple, natural and elegant bowl using cotton clothesline in a private workshop for four (expires 6/1/19). Keep the creative juices flowing with a certificate for a one hour Creative Card-Making session for 4-6 people at The Paper Source, including a 10% shopping discount.
MIN BID:
$125
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The Studio of Fairfield
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| POTTERY CLASS FOR TWO | Total Value $150.00
Located in a renovated barn right in downtown, The Studio of Fairfield is one of the newest and hottest art spots for adults and kids in town! Enjoy a one-hour Pottery Wheel Class for two. Whether you’ve never thrown a pot before or you’re a seasoned potter, this promises to be a wonderful chance to relax and create!
MIN BID:
$60
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Giant Steps Toy Store
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| WINE, CHEESE & ART AT GIANT STEPS TOY STORE | Total Value $800.00
Calling all creative adults...imagine a night out with friends at the Giant Steps Toy Store’s Art Creativity Center! The winner and nine friends will have the store’s craft area to themselves, including all supplies, after hours (from 7-10pm). Wine and cheese will be provided, making this an awesome night! In addition, during this 3 hour crafting session, everyone will get 25% off anything from the main toy store and a $50 gift card off future parties.
MIN BID:
$325
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Magic Beans
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| GIANT STUFFED GATOR | Total Value $80.00
“Dear Unquowa, to you we sing, our love and loyalty!” Celebrate your school spirit and gator pride with this giant stuffed alligator! Perfect for every Unquowa student and alum!
MIN BID:
$30
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Cycleology Bikes
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| PEDAL, PEDAL! KIDS’ SCOTT CONTESSA JR. BIKE | Total Value $375.00 What a perfect time of year for a new bike! This new high-end Scott Contessa Jr. 20 inch bike for girls from Cycleology Bikes has 7 speeds and hand breaks...perfect for a summer full of outdoor play and adventures! It is estimated to be a good fit for 5-8 year olds who are ready to hit the road.
MIN BID:
$150
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Elite Aquaria
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| FRESHWATER FISH TANK | Total Value $860.00
Elite Aquaria makes keeping exotic aquariums easy! This 30 gallon all-in-one aquarium is a great freshwater starter tank for anyone who has ever wanted the beauty of an aquarium in his/her home and it will provide countless hours of entertainment for the family. An Elite Aquaria service technician will deliver the tank (including the stand/base), set it up and explain the process of properly maintaining the aquarium. The auction item includes everything you need: sand, freshwater, livestock and even a 12-month supply of food! Have other ideas in mind? The winner of this item will have the option of upgrading to a larger tank and/or change the livestock as well as continuing having Elite Aquaria maintain the aquarium. These pros take care of all of Unquowa’s tanks and can facilitate any size project: stock or custom, built-in or free standing, freshwater or saltwater they can do it all!
MIN BID:
$350
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: The Haviland Family
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| STAR WARS PALOOZA - MAY THE FORCE & BIDDING BE WITH YOU | Total Value $600.00 Fans of all ages will find this Star Wars basket truly out of this world! ALL nine movies on Blu-Ray, full sized lightsaber wall mounted light with remote control, BB8 Operation, Star Wars Battleship, a dozen mini ship models, wall decals, Mega Figurine set, stuffed Chewbacca, water bottle, beach towel, light sabers, The Complete Visual Dictionary, R2D2 Bop-It, and (a copy of) an autographed photo of Anakin, Obiwan, Mace Windu, Senator Organa and Padme. May the Force be with you!
MIN BID:
$275
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The Cooper Family
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| LEGOS GALORE FOR YOUNGER BUILDERS | Total Value $200.00
What a fantastic collection of the traditional building blocks that still captivate everyone’s imaginations! This package of eight sets includes everything from Moana to Star Wars to superheros and will give you and your child endless afternoons of fun this summer!
MIN BID:
$75
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Cooper Family
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| LEGOS GALORE FOR OLDER BUILDERS | Total Value $600.00
This massive collection is going to make any veteran LEGO builder’s jaw drop! The superheros are here - Batman, Thor and the Avengers. Throw in a huge fishing cabin and some race cars and your builder will be thrilled (and busy!) for days and days!
MIN BID:
$250
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Turtle Moon Health
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| TURTLE MOON HEALTH WELLNESS BASKET | Total Value $100.00
Created & crafted by a local couple, this wellness basket from Turtle Moon Health is just what we all need to calm, soothe and take care of ourselves. The owners have been devoted to the healing arts for over thirty years and this is one of their premium collections.
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Vineyard Vines
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| VINEYARD VINES TIE | Total Value $85.00
You should feel this handsome everyday! Perfect for spring and summer parties, this Vineyard Vines tie will make any shirt or jacket just a little bit more stylish and snazzy!
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Frost Family
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| O BAG ITALIAN TOTE | Total Value $100.00
Right off the runways of Milan, this Italian tote is also Fairfield practical. Load up your “O Bag” and head off to lunch with friends, the beach, shopping or out to dinner...you will turn heads!
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Kaplan & Aldrich Family Dovecote
| DOVECOTE SHOPPING | Total Value $500.00
Imagine having a $500 gift certificate to spend at Dovecote, one of Westport’s premiere design boutiques! Dovecote’s chic collection is full of fabulous home decor items and jewelry. And now you won’t walk out empty-handed!
MIN BID:
$200
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Brett Lauren
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| BRETT LAUREN BRACELET TRIO | Total Value $275.00
Beautiful jewelry benefiting an important mission, that’s Brett Lauren’s mission! Brett offers a delicate balance between rich and inspirational colors, gorgeous finishes, and meticulous craftswoman-ship. Employing women looking to make a fresh start and elevate their situation, the company believes that fashion can also have a conscience. This bracelet trio showcases three different stones: sunstone, crystal and agate. All surrounded by matte gold bezels.
MIN BID:
$125
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Genevieve Lau
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| ROSE GOLD & PINK SAPPHIRES | Total Value $1,100.00
What a stunning pair of earrings! These 14kt rose gold half hoops with pink sapphires are by Genevieve Lau. Their understated design will bring elegance to any ensemble and special occasion!
MIN BID:
$450
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: The Kaplan & Aldrich Family Dovecote
| DOVECOTE GIFT CERTIFICATE | Total Value $250.00
Don’t just browse in the incredible Dovecote boutique in Westport shop away with this $250 gift certificate! The store’s unique home decor items are often hand picked in Paris and the South of France, making it the perfect spot for every interior decorator. Of course, the jewelry collection is breathtaking! Spend hours happily browsing before making your choices.
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Wallace Family
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| DRAGONFLY NECKLACE & BRACELETS | Total Value $190.00
Are you a naturalist? Make a fashion statement with this wonderful dragonfly necklace and locket. Add a playful and colorful collection of bracelets and you are ready for spring.
MIN BID:
$75
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Specs of Westport
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| OLIVER PEOPLE’S SUNGLASSES | Total Value $485.00
Oliver Peoples ... the hottest brand of sunglasses! This tortoise shell pair with polarized lenses will have you turning heads while fully protecting your baby blues. As British Fashion Eye-wear says, “the mysterious identity of the brand sparks curiosity. Everywhere people are talking about this stunning optical model.”
MIN BID:
$225
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Specs of Westport
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| OLIVER PEOPLE’S SUNGLASSES | Total Value $390.00
Designed by Isabel Marant, this pair of Oliver Peoples sunglasses has an elegant wire frame and blue gradient lenses. Whether you are at the beach, on the boat or by the pool, you will be the envy of all!
MIN BID:
$175
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Mitchell’s of Westport
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| SHOPPING AT MITCHELL’S | Total Value $775.00
Elegant attire is the name of the game at Mitchell’s! Splurge with a $250 shopping trip and find the perfect items to compliment this Anya Hindmarch silk bag. The Mitchell’s style advisors can help you choose just the right thing for any occasion - clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories ... they have the top of the line for everything!
MIN BID:
$325
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The Kaplan & Aldrich Family Bungalow Dovecote
| DECORATING INSPIRATION | Total Value $375.00
Time to find some home decorating inspiration! Take an afternoon and go shopping in two of Westport’s top boutiques for one-of-a-kind home items. Add warmth to any room with this pair of European glass votives and a $75 gift certificate from Bungalow. Top off the day with $250 at Dovecote and you’ll bring new pizazz to your home!
MIN BID:
$150
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Ina Garten Giada De Laurentis
| AUTOGRAPHED COOKBOOKS | Total Value $200.00
Calling all chefs! Be ready for your next party with these autographed cookbooks - Cooking For Jeffrey by Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, and Happy Cooking by Giada DeLaurentis. Cooking for Jeffrey is filled with many of the recipes that Jeffrey and his friends request most often, including updates of traditional recipes. Happy Cooking is a collection of great recipes, time-saving tips and healthy eating strategies to help with a busy lifestyle.
MIN BID:
$80
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Ring’s End Hardware
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| RING’S END ... FINISH THAT PROJECT! | Total Value $75.00
With multiple locations throughout Connecticut, Ring’s End specializes in design and decor inside and outside your home. Use this $75 gift card to help you get started on your next home improvement project or to finish up that one you started awhile ago!
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: La Moda Fashion
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| LA MODA GIFT CERTIFICATE | Total Value $50.00
Looking for a new spring outfit? La Moda is a beautiful boutique in the heart of Fairfield with a collection of women’s clothing and accessories that will suit any style. This $50 gift certificate will help you find the perfect thing!
MIN BID:
$20
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Palooza
SA75
| HAND-STITCHED & SILK-SCREENED CT MAP | Total Value $275.00
Find your Connecticut hometown and favorite spots on this beautiful artistic map of our state. It is hand-stitched and silk-screened, making it an artistic keepsake. Beautifully framed, it will brighten any room!
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Mike Lupica
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| POINT GUARD AUTOGRAPHED BY MIKE LUPICA | Total Value $100.00
Every young adult reader has heard of Mike Lupica, author of over a dozen sports-based fiction books. This autographed edition of Point Guard is from his Home Team Series. It is perfect summer reading especially for that reluctant reader who will get hooked in the first chapter!
MIN BID:
$40
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Del Frisco’s Grille STOMP
| STEAK HOUSE AND STOMP | Total Value $300.00
NYC dinner and show ...yes please! With two tickets to see the award winning off-Broadway show STOMP and a $100 gift certificate for Del Frisco’s Grille, this will be the perfect day in The Big Apple. STOMP is a unique (and loud!) Combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy and Del Frisco’s is a fabulous “Rock Center” steak house. Tickets expire 10/28/18 and are based on availability for the following shows: Tues 8:00pm, Wed 8:00pm,Thurs 8:00pm, Sat 3:00pm, and Sun 2:00pm & 5:30pm. Reservations to be made at least a week in advance. Del Frisco’s expires 2/19.
MIN BID:
$125
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Fairfield Theater Company
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| FTC MEMBERSHIP | Total Value $675.00
Local and Live - the best way to experience music! Now a ‘must-play’ stop on the New York to Boston music circuit, our local Fairfield Theater Company has expanded to three venues with over 250 different live events each year. This package includes an Associate Producer level membership, worth $500, which gives you access to private events, a “heads up” on upcoming shows, early access to ticket purchasing and discounts. As a bonus, we’ve added a $75 gift card to use towards ticket purchases!
MIN BID:
$275
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Cheesecake Factory Quick Center for the Arts
| QUICK CENTER & CHEESECAKE FACTORY | Total Value $200.00
Amazing theater talent right at Fairfield University! Enjoy four tickets to a performance at the Quick Center for the Art’s 2018-19 Family Fun Series. Complete the outing with dinner or lunch at the Cheesecake Factory with a $100 gift certificate and you and your family will consider it a Top Ten day!
MIN BID:
$80
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Downtown Cabaret Theater Enzo’s Pizza and Deli Sorrento Importing Company
| DINNER & A SHOW | Total Value $130.00
Enjoy quality theater and food without heading into the city! Drawing upon New York and local talent, the Downtown Cabaret Theater is a regional theater with a unique ‘bring your own picnic’ cabaret atmosphere. You’ll have two tickets to any Mainstage Event that you can partner with gift certificates to Enzo’s Pizza for any large pie and $45 at Sorrento’s Importing Company, home of the best 3 foot sub in town.
MIN BID:
$50
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Paci Restaurant Blow Dry Southport
| A BLOW OUT AND DINNER | Total Value $190.00
Just pamper yourself or get ready for that special night out with a three pack of blow dries and a collection of accessories from Blow Dry Southport. Then head over for a delicious dinner at Paci in Southport with a $75 gift certificate. Rated “Excellent” by Westport Magazine, Paci specializes in classic and modern Italian dishes, including handcrafted pasta. Check out their newly renovated space!
MIN BID:
$75
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Hitting the Mark Counseling RTO Group Printing
| COLLEGE CONSULTATION & BUSINESS CARDS Total Value $290.00
Anxious about that upcoming high school or college interview? Don’t be! Let Independent Educational Consultant Jenn Dooher (mother of Unquowans Eva and Anne Marie) come to your home for a two hour session to help your child prepare to shine! Have no idea what your “hook” is or how to distinguish yourself to high schools or colleges? Work one-on-one with Jenn to brainstorm how to showcase your best self. The winner will choose how to spend the two hours - for mock interviews, school selections, branding, essay generation or review. Then print up 100 four color printed business cards to show the world that you are on your way!
MIN BID:
$125
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Pamela Einarsen Photography
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| PAMELA EINARSEN PHOTO SESSION | Total Value $650.00
Pamela Einarsen creates fine art family portrait collections that celebrate life. She specializes in lifestyle photographs of children, families, couples and pets taken with a photo journalistic eye. Pamela has been photographing families in the New York Metro Area for over ten years and her work is found worldwide. The winner will receive a 45-60 minute photo session and a custom 8� x 12� hand-printed archival fine art giclee print, mounted in an acid-free matte, ready for framing. The certificate may be redeemed up to one year from the auction and is not transferable. Wall and desktop prints, photo albums, digital and mobile albums and other photo art will be available at an additional charge.
MIN BID:
$250
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The Onthank Family Dog Gone Smart
| HOTEL AND SWAG FOR FIDO | Total Value $330.00
If you’re like most people, your dog is not just a pet, but a member of the family. So while they stay with Dog Gone Smart they get the special treatment they deserve. This package includes five nights of boarding at Dog Gone Smart’s state-of-the-art Norwalk facility offering a comfortable, clean, and safe environment with specially trained staff who make sure your dog has lots of fun while you’re away! Dogs play with other dogs, so boarding dogs need to be dog friendly. After you bring your dog home you can use this innovative Gizmo leash on your walks together. Expires 4/2019
MIN BID:
$125
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: Salon 1560
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| HAIR, HAIR, HAIR | Total Value $150.00
The whole family will look great with this package of father & son haircuts and mother & daughter blowouts from Salon 1560 in Fairfield. Their motto is “When you look good, you feel good.”
MIN BID:
$60
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: Stony Creek Brewery
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| CT CRAFT BEER BREWERY TOUR | Total Value $150.00
Who wouldn’t want to try Cranky IPA? Directly on the Branford River, this brewery is like none other. You’ll be impressed by their stunning taproom designed so customers can get closer to the action and share in the Brewery Team’s passion and sense of community. Enjoy this voucher for a two-person tour. Expires 12/31/2018
MIN BID:
$60
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Topar Family Big Little Sanitation
| SPRING CLEANING, IT’S DUMPSTER TIME! | Total Value $400.00
Imagine the spring cleaning you could do with a dumpster! Or save money on an upcoming renovation or big project! This includes delivery and pickup and you can keep the dumpster for up to two weeks anywhere from Darien to Orange (or anywhere 2025 min from Bridgeport). Some restrictions apply, such as no hazardous waste or roofing shingles.
MIN BID:
$150
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The Unquowa School
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| CENTENNIAL UNQUOWA LOGO WEAR | Total Value $250.00
Show your fierce Gator Pride! Own this set of exclusive Centennial Unquowa logo wear featuring a Youth Large raincoat, an Adult Large raincoat, an Adult XL fleece and an Adult XL vest. Go ahead...hold ‘em up and see if they fit!
MIN BID:
$100
BID INCREMENTS:
$10
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Courtesy of: The Unquowa School
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| UNQUOWA FARM CAMP | Total Value $450.00
This unique camp sells out every year! Win one week of Unquowa’s very own Farm Camp (entering Grades 2-7) or Sweet Peas (entering PreK-4, Kindergarten and Grade 1). This is a great chance to give your child a wonderful experience in the garden and on the farm. Daily activities include planting, harvesting, cooking, science projects and lots of outdoor fun! 1st through 6th grade campers come from 9:00 to 3:00 and Sweet Peas can stay until noon or until 3:00. Can be used in summer of 2018 based on availability or any week in 2019.
MIN BID:
$200
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The Unquowa School
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| JOIN UNQUOWA’S THANKSGIVING FEAST | Total Value $Priceless
There’s only room for one family each year and it can be yours for 2018! Join the entire Unquowa community for the school’s traditional Thanksgiving Feast prepared extravagantly by Chef David and his amazing team. You and your family will sit with Sharon Lauer to enjoy the feast.
MIN BID:
$200
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The Unquowa School
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| ROYAL TREATMENT AT WINTERFEST 2018 | Total Value $Priceless
Feel like royalty at Winterfest 2018! Four premium seats at the evening performance and parking will be reserved just for you. Stroll right on in past the crowds and enjoy the show.
MIN BID:
$300
BID INCREMENTS:
$25
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Courtesy of: The Unquowa School
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| RESERVED SEATS FOR CLOSING CEREMONIES & COMMENCEMENT 2018 | Total Value $Priceless Eighth grade parents, come celebrate the Class of 2018 in style! Enjoy your six premier reserved seats for both events. Closing Ceremonies and evening Commencement also come with reserved parking for both events.
MIN BID:
$500
BID INCREMENTS:
$50
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Courtesy of: The Unquowa School
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| RESERVED UNQUOWA PARKING | Total Value $Priceless
No need to wonder where to put your wheels each day at drop off, pick up or special events for the 2018-19 school year! You’ll hardly notice the weather with your own reserved parking space.
MIN BID:
$3,000 BID INCREMENTS:
$500
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