SERVICES/PRODUCTS
1. Piano Lessons – Four one-hour lessons provided by Carol Titcomb. Carol is a music teacher in the Branford Schools and often uses her talents in church and school productions.
Value: $100Minimum BID: $50
2. Legal Consultation offered by Norbert Church, Atty. (1 hour)
Value:Minimum BID: $75
3. SpringGarden Consultation offered by Roberta McColl. One hour consultation. Let her help you design a new small garden or just improve the flower garden you have. Great ideas for ways to make your yard more attractive.
Value: $60Minimum BID: $30
4. Financial PlanPackage offered byFred Cotton, a Certified Retirement Counselor and Managing Partner with Retirement Planning Partners of North Haven. A one-hour consultation followed by a comprehensive financial plan.
Value: $500Minimum BID: $75
5. Christmas Gift Wrappingoffered by Lil Sakai and helper. Will wrap your gifts in your home with your paper, tape and bows.
Value: $50 Minimum BID: $30
6. Five String Banjo Lessons offered by Frank Shaw. Four one-half hour lessons in his home with your banjo or Frank’s. He can provide a banjo for the lesson, but preferable if you had one at home for practice. Frank performs in Shoregrass, a popular bluegrass band.
Minimum BID: $100
7. Greens for the Holiday– The Greens committee will decorate up to four pots or planters outside your home with evergreens and bling for the Christmas season.
Minimum BID: $40
8. Three Hours Babysitting offered by Alla Miller, a Red Cross certified experienced babysitter, who volunteers at Early Years. Branford only. May need transportation.
Value: $30Minimum BID: $15
9. Sailing on Long Islandoffered by Eric Anderson. Leaving BranfordHarbor to sail into Long Island Sound for an afternoon. Enjoy the peace and quiet of a warm lazy day. One or two persons max for this adventure. Date to be determined.
Value: $150Minimum BID: $75
10. Pet Sitting offered by Lil Sakai. $50 pet care services gift certificate for a dog(s) or cat(s). Ensure your pet’s happiness and safety while you are away with responsible, experienced caregiver!
Value: $50Minimum BID: $35
11. A Special Event Facial Make-up offered by Carleen McIlveen. Want to look extra special for the prom, wedding occasion, or party?
Value: $65Minimum BID: $40
12. Heritage Taxi services offered by Jerry Walthall. A $50 gift certificate. See besttaxi.net for rates in the 7 city area covered.
Value: $50Minimum BID: $30
13. French/Spanish Tutoring offered by Jean Sunny, a French/Spanish teacher, fluent in both languages. 2 one-hour lessons.
Value: $100Minimum BID: $40
14. Now ‘N’ Then Therapeutic Massage, LLC offered by Belinda Westerlund. One half-hour massage with Belinda.
Value: $40Minimum BID: $30
15. AKD Photography Children’s Portrait Session offered by Amy Dingus. Contemporary children’s portrait session, with $50 gift certificate. AKD provides images that are fun, quirky, classy, unique.
Value: $275Minimum BID: $125
16. Mother’s/Grandmother’s Helper offered by Emma Luhn. Do you need a hand with young children? Emma will provide 3 hours of “big sister” quality time so you can get some chores done at home.
Value: $20Minimum BID: $15
17. Handyman Special2 hours offered by Jeff McIlveen. Will repair leaky faucets, squeaky door, or stuck window. Any small home repair.
Value: $50Minimum BID: $30
18. Interior Design Consultation offered by Seaneen Thorpe, a professional interior designer/instructor. 2 hour consult certificate.
Value: $100Minimum BID: $40
19. Fishing at Martha’s Vineyard offered by Bob Schroeder.
1/2 day Fishing Trip on Martha's Vineyardfor 2-3 people on his
20 foot outboard motorboat; Weather dependent; fly fishing or light tackle; must be redeemed the last 2 weeks in July of 2011
Value: $1000Minimum BID: $400 for outing
20. Spring Yard/Garden Cleanupoffered byBob Baker
Approximately 3 hours - Must be redeemed by April 30, 2011
Value: $45Minimum BID: $35
21. Grocery Shopping Trips offered by Judy Whittaker. Will take you to the store, or take your list and shop for you. (2 trips)
Value:$40Minimum BID: $25
22. Plumbing offered by Tim Parks, licensed plumber. One (1) hour of labor to perform plumbing work. Accepting 4 highest bids (from different bidders/households). Valid until June 1, 2011.
Value: $85Minimum BID: $60
23. Party Planner services offered by Anna Meglin. Are you planning a party and need some ideas and help getting organized? Can help with small birthday parties to family events.
Value:Minimum BID
FOODS/BEVERAGES/RESTAURANTS
24. Assaggio - Gift certificate: Lunch for 2 (any 2menu entrees)
Value:Minimum BID: $25
25. Mango’s Bar & Grille - Gift certificate
Value: $25Minimum BID: $20
26. Lenny’s- Gift certificate
Value: $30Minimum BID: $25
27. Bridge Party and Luncheon offered by Barbara Colley
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 12:00Noon – 4:00 PM. Enjoy a delicious lunch and afternoon of bridge and fun!
Maximum 8 personsCost per person: $25
28. Super Bowl Party on February 6, 2011 offered by Chip and Susanne Marsh. Fabulous dinner with seating on the 50-yard line in front of the big screen TV. Wear shirts of your favorite team!
Maximum 10 persons Cost per person: $25
29. Hearty Traditional New England Dinner offered by Bethany Parks. Enjoy a delicious old fashioned, hearty, homemade meal/dessert for 4 people, delivered to your door in Branford/Guilford
Value: Minimum BID: $45
30. Nickel-Dime Poker Party offered by Joan and Leo Bombardier. Enjoy a superb homemade buffet dinner, followed by a poker party with lots of fun and laughs. Date: Sat., May 7, 2011
Maximum of 10 peopleCost per person: $25
31. Hearty Chili Supper offered by Kathy Castellon. A pot of heart warmin’ chili with all the fixins’, cornbread and dessert. Delivered to your door on a chilly winter night.
Value: Minimum BID: $35
32. Butternut Squash Soup offered by Ray Luhn. A silky smooth blend of squash, sweet potato, carrots, onion, garlic,light cream, brown sugar and butter, seasoned with sage, nutmeg, salt, pepper and cinnamon, then accented with finely minced Granny Smith apples and sweet Italian chicken sausage.
Value: $35Minimum BID: $25
33. Wine Basket offered by Branford Wine & Liquor, located in Branhaven Plaza. Twopremium Italian red wines.
Value: $39Minimum BID: $30
THEATER
34. Yale Repertory Theatre presents “The Piano Lesson”, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in drama. 2 ticket vouchers for the January 31–February 2, 2011 performance.
Value: $70Minimum BID: $40
35. Shubert Theater presents “SPAMALOT”, a Monty Python musical comedy. 2 tickets for Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Value: $150Minimum BID: $75
36. Long Wharf Theatre presents 2 tickets good for any performance from February 2011 – February 2012.
Value: $140Minimum BID: $70
37. Branford High School presents“The Phantom of the Opera”. 2VIP tickets for opening night. BHS is well-known for its excellent productions, and this one will be no exception.
Value: $30Minimum BID: $25
GIFT CERTIFICATES
38. Shoreline Hair StudioGift Certificate, offered by Kathy Orsene, owner of the hair salon offering a variety of services for both men and women.
Value: $50Minimum BID: $25
39. Shelley’s GardenCenteroffering a gift certificate and plant.
Value: $40Minimum BID: $25
40. Rain Wellness SpaGift certificate, offered by Lauren Sullivan. 60 minutes of Swedish Massage... Feel life's stress simply melt away with relaxing long fluid strokes of varying depth and pressure to enhance circulation and overall relaxation.
Value: $70Minimum BID: $45
41. soundRUNNERoffering a gift certificate. A running store… and more, selling footwear, apparel and accessories for all runners.
Value: $40Minimum BID: $25
OTHER
42. Curious Creatures Exotic Animals Education Programoffered by Ron DeLucia. Hold a tarantula, wear a boa or just be up close for a bird’s eye view of some exotic animals.
Value: $195Minimum BID: $90
43. Week of VacationBibleSchool at Killam’s Point. Send your child to the seashore for five days to enjoy a week of swimming, crafts, nature walks, kayaking, and games. Choose from one of the four weeks being offered. (Contact Kate Dombrowski for reservation prior to April 1, 2011.)
Value: $135Minimum Bid: $90
44. Ecuador Mission Trip-for anyone participating in the Ecuador trip. (Contact Linda Smith for more details.)
Value: $1700Minimum BID: $1000
45. One Week Getaway Vacationto Wilmington, Vermont at the historic Crafts Inn,offered by Vance Taylor. 1 bedroom condo w/ sofa sleeper in living room, full kitchen, and other amenities. Sleeps 4. Week runs from Saturday to Friday. Subject to availability.
Value: $1020Minimum BID: $375
46. Historical Lecture/Virtual Tour of Branford offered by Al Russell, a noted town historian who will share historical accounts, photos, and vintage clothing of the era, as well as other period artifacts. Light refreshments served. Date/Time TBA
Value:Cost per person: $8
47. Original Paintingsoffered by John McColl
Minimum BID
48. Original Art Work offered by Maureen Squires
Minimum BID
49. Sea Glass Necklace and Earrings designed by Betsy Gay. Lovely sea green sea glass made into a necklace and earring set.
Value:Minimum BID: $40
50. Men’s UConn Basketball Ticketsoffered by Janet Ryan.
UConn vs. Fairleigh Dickinson on December 8, 2010.
Value: $50Minimum BID: $35
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