LIVE AUCTION
Play “Heads or Tails” to Win Red Sox Tickets!!
Purchase your spot in the Heads or Tails Game for $10 (only one spot per
person attending River Night will be sold). Admission to the game will be
soldfrom 6:00 p.m. until approximately8:00 p.m., when the game takes place
before the Live Auction. The winner of the Heads or Tails Game will take
home the Boston Red Sox tickets described below.
Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, Thursday, 7 May 2009
Take me out to the ball game! Head to FenwayPark where you and a guest
will see the Boston Red Sox take on the Cleveland Indians on Thursday,
7 May 2009 at 7:05 p.m. These two seats are located behind home plate
looking over the catcher's shoulder.
Value: $170
Compliments of Carl King
How to Play: Before the live auction begins, our auctioneer will flip a coin and
YOU predict if the coin toss will be Heads or Tails by putting your hands on
your head or tail. The coin-side-up determines who will remain in the game,
anyone with the wrong answer sits down.
The last person standing will be the WINNER!
Look for special items in this year's live auction promoting
the theme "Every Day is Earth Day!"
1.Every Day is Earth Day! Go Green At Home
This "Go Green At Home" kit will help get you and your family on the road to living at home as though every day is earth day. Includes the book 365 Ways to Live Green by Diane Gow McDilda. You will also take home reusable grocery bags, envirosac, a wide selection of environmentally friendly cleaners in a green plastic tote, Botanic natural soaps, and an aluminum water bottle.
Value: $120+
SaugusRiver Watershed Council Board Members
2.Family Camping Trip Near Lake Winnipesaukee
Enjoy two nights of camping for a family of up to two adults and two children in a cozy camper cabin at the Harbor Hill Camping Area in Meredith, New Hampshire, near Lake Winnipesaukee and WeirsBeach. Facilities include swimming pool, playground, recreation hall, fully equipped store, laundry, restrooms, and showers. Camper cabins are 12' x 12' log cabins with 6' covered deck, picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire ring on a wooded campsite. Includes two bunk beds and one full size bed only. There are no bathrooms or kitchen in the cabin. Bring your own sleeping bag or linen. No smoking, cooking, or pets allowed in the cabins. Reservations required. Available during the 2009 camping season only, Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Take along this generous selection of goodies from Trader Joe's all conveniently packed in a reusable grocery bag. Includes Kettle Corn, chocolate covered pretzels, biscotti, pasta, nuts, almond/coconut chocolates, trek mix, organic tomato soup, pasta sauce, french roast whole bean coffee, cornbread mix, pad Thai, beef chili, and mini cheese and cracker sandwiches.
Value: $180+
Compliments of Harbor Hill Camping Area; and Trader Joe's, Shops at Saugus
3.Buy a Brick
Show your enthusiasm for the new Col. Connolly Park in Wakefield by purchasing a brick that will be part of the landscaping for a new children's play area at this public park overlooking LakeQuannapowitt. The high bidder will receive an 8 x 8 inch brick engraved with a five line message of their choice (15 characters per line). Please note: this item is not available for businesses or institutions. Additional bricks may be purchased separately from Friends of Lake Quannapowitt to support construction of the park.
Value: $250
Compliments of Friends of LakeQuannapowitt
4.Night on the Town: Boston Pops and Legal Seafoods
Begin your evening with a delicious dinner at Legal Seafoods ($100 gift certificate). You and your guest will then enjoy a delightful performance of the Boston Pops on Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 8:00 p.m. at Symphony Hall in Boston. You will also take home a copy of the Boston Pops album, "A Splash of Pops" autographed by Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart.
Value: Priceless
Compliments of Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, and Dan & Shannon Scotina
5.Framed Saugus River Original Painting by Dorothea James
Add the scenic beauty of the SaugusRiver watershed to your home or office with this original oil painting of the 'Saugus Iron Works in Winter'by award-winning artist Dorothea James of Revere. During 2008, Ms. James won a prestigious national Grumbacher Award.
Value: $750
Compliments of Dorothea James
6.MaineSeacoast Getaway and Sunset Sail
Enjoy the beautiful beaches and coastal scenery of Southern Maine when you spend an overnight at the Anchorage Inn inYork,Maine. The Anchorage Inn is a resort located directly across from LongSandsBeach in York. The Inn featuresindoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, poolside cafe, and much more. Includes $200 gift certificate toward any accommodations, valid through May 2010. You and your guest will also enjoy a two hour sunset sail aboard a 20-foot Mariner with U. S. Coast Guard licensed Capt. Bion Pike. Sail departs from Kittery, Maine -- to be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon evening during the 2009 sailing season. This package also includes a gift basket featuring gourmet 'Maine breakfast' items by Stonewall Kitchen.
Value: $350+
Compliments of Joan LeBlanc and Bion Pike
7.Golfer's Packageand Lunch at Kelly's Roast Beef
You and a guest will reach the green when you play nine holes at Cedar Glen Golf Course in Saugus, includes cart. After golfing enjoy lunch at Kelly's Roast Beef with this $25 gift certificate. Practice your swing with this $30 gift certificate to Golf Country, which can be redeemed at the driving range, professional golf shop, or toward golf lessons. You will also take home two dozen recycled golf balls.
Value: $125+
Compliments of Cedar Glen Golf Course, Golf Country, Kelly's Roast Beef, and
Dick Lynch
8.Every Day is Earth Day! Composting and Organic Gardening
Composting at home is a great way to help the environment by reducing the need for landfills and waste incineration. You will create compost to enrich your flower or vegetable garden, and improve soils around trees and shrubs. Experienced composter Dick Lynch will construct a compost bin at your property (with up to three bins for turning) and provide you with instructions for successful composting. Construction of the compost bin is available at locations within 30 miles of Saugus. To be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon date and time. You will also take home this deluxe gardening basket with tools and gloves, and a $30 gift certificate to Kane's Flower World located on Route 114 in Danvers.
Value: $200
Compliments of Dick Lynch, Marianne James, and Denise Butler
9.Red Sox Outing for Two in Private Luxury Suite at Fenway Park,
Sunday, 12 July 2009, Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals
You and a friend or colleague will watch an exciting Red Sox game from General Electric's private luxury suite at Fenway Park. You will enjoy a terrific view from these outside seats located between home plate and third base. You will also have access to all the amenities of the adjoining suite, which provides a comfortable, air-conditioned lounge area, TV and private restroom. A variety of great food and beverages are also available to you and your guest. Also includes early park entry. The date of this Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals game is Sunday, 12 July 2009, at 1:35 p.m. Tickets cannot be exchanged.
Value: $750+
Compliments of GE Aviation
10.Maine Windjammer Vacation for Two
You and your guest will set off on the voyage of a lifetime aboard the Schooner Nathaniel Bowditch, one of Maine's famous windjammers. Enjoy great sailing by day as you cruise along the rugged coast. Take a turn at the helm or simply sit back and enjoy the panoramic views. Each night you will anchor in a protected cove where you can go ashore to explore a fishing village or hike on an uninhabited island. Meals include hearty breakfasts, seafood, roasts, chowders, homemade desserts, galley-baked breads, and crisp fresh salads. Vacation to be scheduled for a sailing trip during June or September 2009, includes two, four or six day options. Advance reservations required and subject to availability. All trips include accommodations, meals, and memories to last a lifetime!
Value: Up to $1,980, depending upon trip selected
Compliments of Schooner Nathaniel Bowditch, Captain Owen & Cathie Dorr
11.Boston Ballet, Ballets Russes at the WangCenter
You and a guest will enjoy a spectacular Boston Ballet performance of Diaghilev's Ballet Russes Centennial Celebration at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre on Tremont Street in Boston. Ballets Russes became one of the most influential ballet companies of the 20th century, presenting ground-breaking artistic collaborations among choreographers, composers, and artists. Voucher may be exchanged for tickets to one of the following performances only: Thursday, 14 May 2009 at 7:00 p.m., or Sunday, 17 May 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Voucher must be exchanged for tickets UP TO one hour before the performance. Includes Boston Ballet mug!
Value: $165
Compliments of Boston Ballet
12.Bose SoundDock Portable Digital Music System for iPod
Bose SoundDock portable digital music system for iPods features slim design, built-in carry handle, rotating iPod docking station, and rechargeable battery for hours of playing time between charges.
Value: $399
Compliments of BOSE CORPORATION
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
Local Politics
101.Lunch and State House Tour with Senator Thomas McGee
You and your guest will enjoy an informative lunch and tour of the State House with Senator Thomas McGee. To be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon date and time.
Value: PricelessStarting Bid: $50
Compliments of Senator Thomas McGee
102.Lunch and State House Tour with Representative Steven Walsh
You and your guest will enjoy an informative lunch and tour of the State House with Representative Steven Walsh. To be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon date and time.
Value: PricelessStarting Bid: $50
Compliments of Representative Steven Walsh
103.State House Tour and Photo with Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein
You and your guest will enjoy an informative tour of the State House with Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein. Also includes professional photograph taken with the Representative. To be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon date and time.
Value: PricelessStarting Bid: $50
Compliments of Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein
Nature and Wildlife
104.Explore the Natural Beauty of EssexCounty
Introduce your family to the natural beauty of EssexCounty with this one-year family membership to the Essex County Greenbelt Association. As a member you will receive an informative newsletter, invitations to special events, and the satisfaction of knowing you're helping to protect open space in EssexCounty. Also includes car decal and copy of The Greenbelt Guidebook: A Guide to the Best Hikes, River Trips and Natural History of the EssexCountyGreenbelt Association.
Value: $50Starting Bid: $20
Compliments of EssexCountyGreenbelt Association
105.Historic Walking Tour of LakeQuannapowitt, Wakefield
Enjoy a leisurely two-hour walking tour around LakeQuannapowitt in Wakefield, headwaters of the SaugusRiver. Your group of up to ten will learn about the lake's natural history as well as the more recent impacts from settlement during the 19th and 20th centuries. Tour led by Douglas Heath, Vice President of the Saugus River Watershed Council. To be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon date and time, Saturday or Sunday only.
Value: $40Starting Bid: $20
Compliments of Douglas Heath
106.Signed copy of Appalachian Mountain Club's Discover the White Mountains, by Jerry and Marcy Monkman
This book is an all-around guide to the best hiking, biking, and paddling in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Revised for 2009. Includes trip details plus photos and information on natural features, local history, and wildlife.
Value: $18.95Starting Bid: $10
Compliments of Jerry & Marcy Monkman
107.Backyard Birding
Attract birds and other wildlife to your backyard with these thistle and suet bird feeders and supplies, plus Wild Birds Unlimited green tote. You will also take home Smithsonian's Ultimate Question and Answer Book, Birds, and Reader's Digest'sWildlife at Your Back Door.
Value: $90Starting Bid: $30
Compliments of Wild Birds Unlimited
108.EssexRiver Cruise for Two
According to the Boston Globe this trip offers "a tranquil river excursion that captures the essence of New England." You and a friend will board the Essex River Queen for a river cruise to view estates, historic shipyards, salt marshes, rare birds and other wildlife. Passage for 1 ½ hour narrated cruise, available weekdays only,valid through October 2010.
Value: $50Starting Bid: $20
Compliments of EssexRiver Cruises & Charters
109.Custom Built Bluebird House
Attract bluebirds to your backyard with this beautiful custom built bluebird house. Features handmade pinewood construction with cedar shingles and copper roof. Ruggedly built to endure many years of weather and provide protection for birds against predators. Features hinged side for cleaning and enameled steel chain for hanging.
Value: $85Starting Bid: $40
Compliments of Len Burgess
110.Wildlife "Tracks and Signs" Walk for Six
Join Bob Metcalfe of New England Discovery on a two and a half-hour "Animal Tracks and Signs" walk along the SaugusRiver or other local site. Your group of up to six people will learn how to identify tracks and signs of New England wildlife such as white-tailed deer, beaver, mink, river otter, coyote, fisher, fox, weasel and even bobcat. Great for nature lovers of all ages. To be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon date, time and location.
Value: $200Starting Bid: $75
Compliments of Bob Metcalfe, New England Discovery
111.Friends of Lynn Woods Membership, T-Shirt, and Hiking Stick
Join the Friends of Lynn Woods in their effort to protect and improve Lynn Woods Reservation, the second largest municipal park in the greater Boston area. This 2,200 acre forest reserve consists of ponds, wetlands, streams, deciduous/evergreen forest and rocky ledge. This item includes a Friends of Lynn Woods individual membership, size large, dark green Stone Tower Restoration Team t-shirt, and hiking stick.
Value: $65Starting Bid: $25
Compliments of Friends of Lynn Woods
Travel & Getaways
112.AAA Membership and Deluxe Tote Bag
Travel with confidence with this one-year standard membership to AAA. You will also take home this deluxe blue and black travel tote bag with umbrella, water bottle, CD case, Digest of Motor Laws, flashlight, first aid kit, rain poncho, plush teddy bear, yoyo, travel mug, and more.
Value: $130Starting Bid: $50
Compliments of AAA Southern New England
113.Ferry Service for Two to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard
Head out to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard aboard Hy-Line Cruises of Hyannis. Includes two standard passage, round trip tickets for seasonal Island ferry service between Hyannis and Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket aboard a traditional ferry. Valid during the May through October 2009 operating season only.
Value: $86Starting Bid: $30
Compliments of Hy-Line Cruises
114.Roundtrip Rail Passage for Two on the Downeaster
You and a friend will travel aboard the Amtrak Downeaster train from Boston to Portland (or other stops in between). Spend the day or weekend visiting museums, shopping, enjoying fine restaurants, or heading to shoreline destinations such as OldOrchardBeach. Includes vouchers for roundtrip passage aboard the Downeaster for two. Valid through 24March 2010.
Value: $96Starting Bid: $40
Compliments of Amtrak Downeaster
Entertainment
115.American Repertory Theatre for Two
You and a guest will head to the American Repertory Theatre on Brattle Street in Cambridge to see a performance of David Mamet'sRomance, a courtroom comedy that takes no prisoners in its quest for total political incorrectness. Tickets are forthe Wednesday, 20 May 2009performance at 7:30 p.m. No exchanges.
Value: $78 at box officeStarting Bid: $30
Compliments of Dan Pam Burgess
116."After Work Pool Party" for 25 at Jillian's Boston
Host your own party or surprise a friend with this exciting "After Work Pool Party" which includes two hours of free pool for up to 25 guests with five reserved pool tables. Includes appetizer platters of chips and salsa, and buffalo wings. Beverages, tax and gratuity not included. Must be scheduled in advance, subject to availability. Available Monday through Friday,
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adults over 21 only. Not valid during December or Red Sox home games.
Value: $250Starting Bid: $75
Compliments of Jillian's Boston
117.Boston Walking Tour and North End Pizza for Four
Explore Boston when you join Boston by Foot for one of their famous walking tours. Four tickets can be redeemed for tours of the Freedom Trail, Literary Landmarks, The North End, the Victorian Back Bay, or special 'Boston by Little Feet' tour. After your tour, head to Pizzeria Regina at the North End or Faneuil Hall for a delicious dinner. Includes $50 gift certificate which can be redeemed at any Pizzeria Regina or Polcari's restaurant.