Loud Auction Items
Tag / Donor / ItemL01 / Piano Expectations / Almost any and every piano can benefit from a half day of service, even brand new ones that haven't left the showroom floor. The only exception is if a piano is so old or damaged that a half day would exceed its value in which case it wouldn't be recommended. A "Half Day of Service" can include specific requests such as tuning, cleaning, and voicing or a it can be what the piano technician determines to be the top priority items that can be accomplished in four hours. Optional "menu items" include: pitch raise, tuning, voicing, hammer reshaping, cleaning, regulating, and small repairs (although not all of those combined can be accomplished in a four hour time period). This offer does not include piano moving or piano lessons. If you want to read more about a half day of service, you can visit the website at Serving Northern VA, DC and Montgomery County, MD. Please contact Ashley to redeem your services by August 2014. (Not redeemable during December.)
L02 / Associates in Eyecare / From Associates In Eyecare in Oakton, a Comprehensive Exam valued at $156, Refraction valued at $45, Visual Field & Fundus Photography valued at $250, and $100 towards materials.
L03 / Jane Wonnell / Heart/Cross Mosaic - One-of-a-kind custom mosaic created by Jane Wonnell. At the March 10th service at Vale Jane created an ephemeral mosaic for the congregation. The artwork has been recreated for the Vale auction.
You can have the heart/cross mosaic for your own home to remind you that God takes our brokenness and creates something beautiful of our lives. No matter how broken we feel we are we need to allow the One True Creator mold us into something wonderful with the gifts we have been given.
L04 / Vale Church / Be the only person to have a reserved parking spot for Sunday Morning Services! The highest bidder will have the spot across from the handicapped parking, on the pavement and near the door for one year. No more need to walk from the far end of the parking lot on rainy and snowy days! Great for when you are running late!
L05 / Kenn Haas / One week at the Haas cottage at Kill Devil Hills, Outer Banks, NC. Sleeps 6, air conditioned, on a canal with boat dock, TV, nice deck overlooking canal, and fully furnished except for linens. Fifteen minutes from the beach. Available April 20 through June 1, 2013, and September 15 to October 28, 2013, subject to prior reservations.
L06 / Washington Capitals / Nicklas Backstrom Autographed Washington Capitals Game Puck. Nicklas Backstrom signed a 10-year contract with the Caps in 2010, and holds a number of records including that he was the Youngest Swedish player ever in World Championship (18 years and 6 months), he was the first NHL rookie to record four assists in two consecutive games, and he has the Capitals team record for the most assists in a season by a rookie (56 assists) in the 2007-08 NHL season. Nicklas Backstrom is also among the elite that have scored over 100 goals in one season.
L07 / Dave Luckenbaugh / Ten dozen fabulous chocolate bonbons home made by Dave Luckenbaugh! These coconut and peanut butter filled bonbons are scrumptious - you'll love them. Expires 4/27/2014.
L08 / Tom and Sarah Page / Week stay at Ocean City, MD oceanfront condo. One full week (Saturday to Saturday) at 2 bedroom 2 bath 6th floor condominium at 62nd Street in Ocean City, MD. One of the largest balconies in Ocean City (14' x 23'). Bedroom 1 has a queen, bedroom 2 has 2 doubles, and the living room has a queen sleeper sofa. Bring your own sheets and towels. Cable TV, 3TV's, 3 DVD's, full kitchen, washer and dryer; one parking space. Rented to adults and families; sorry no high school or college age groups. Non smoking, no pets. Available May 4 to May 18, 2013 and September 28, 2013 to April 26, 2014. Weeks are available for rent, so choose your week as far ahead as possible.
L09 / Scott and Barbara Shearer / Take me out to the ballgame! Four box seat baseball tickets to the Nationals vs. San Diego Padres on Saturday, July 6, at 4:05pm. Great entertainment for a family of four!
L10 / Modus Hotels / Treat yourself to a special getaway in Foggy Bottom. Two weekend nights for two at River Inn, a boutique hotel rated one of the top five hotels in DC has high standards of personal service. Nestled in the historic tree-lined neighborhood of Foggy Bottom, just steps away from the Kennedy Center and Georgetown with restaurants, multiplex theaters and shops. The Foggy Bottom location is a village in the middle of everything Washington, DC has to offer. Includes two breakfasts for two and dinner for two at the DISH+drinks Restaurant, where you will be enchanted by the full wall of windows overlooking the residential Foggy Bottom neighborhood, and the gas fireplace that warms the space on cold winter evenings. Nights based on availability. Parking, alcohol, and gratuity not included. Expires 12/31/2013. Donated in fond memory of Don Minkler.
L11 / Mike and Lori Rowen / This Eastern Shore home on the Wye River (Queenstown) is offered by Mike and Lori Rowen and is available for 4 days/ 3 nights during the Fall of 2013 or Spring 2014 (subject to availability), or the weekends of August 3rd or August 10th. It is approximately 30 minutes from historic Annapolis and St. Michaels. The guests may use the kayaks and go fishing or crabbing from the dock. The house sleeps 12, has 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus an outdoor shower. It is 80-90 minutes from Oakton. No pets allowed. Expires May 15, 2014.
L12 / Vale Book Club / A Readers Delight - Basket of Books and Treats from the Vale Book Club. Book Club Reading Selections: Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt, A Patchwork Planet, The Tempest Tales, Remarkable Creatures, The Expected One, Beautiful Ruins, and Sarah's Key. The basket also includes the member favorites: Picture Perfect, Broken for You, Blessings, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, An Irish Country Doctor, First Family, Stone Cold, Secrets to the Grave, In the Company of Others, and Death by Darjeeling. The treats included are strawberry shortcake cookies, chocolate pretzels, two packages of Russell Stover candy, two Barons European chocolate bars, Whitman Sampler, and chocolate raspberry truffle instant coffee.
L13 / Andy and Deb Cohen / Imagine yourself recreating and relaxing for three days and two nights at this magnificent house at "Four-Season" Wintergreen Resort. It is a custom-built, 5 bedroom (1 king, 2 queens, 4 twins), 4.5 bath home at Wintergreen Resort. This beautiful home has a 7-person outdoor hot tub with outdoor stereo system; a theater-style TV room with DVD and Wii; great room with cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace, and awesome mountain views; gourmet kitchen; and deck with gas grill and picnic table. The house is close to the Devil's Knob golf course and tennis complex, the Wintergarden Spa (fitness facility, indoor and outdoor pool, comprehensive spa services), miles of hiking, restaurants, and shopping. In the summer, Lake Monocan is a 20 minute ride away and offers a sand beach, fishing, paddle boats, canoes and kayaks, and a floating playground. Date to be mutually agreed upon (excludes Christmas/New Year's week and most weekends January through mid-March). Approximately 3 hours from Oakton. No smoking and no pets. Expires April 27, 2014.
L14 / Bull Run Golf Club / Greens Fees for Four at Bull Run Golf Club. In the heart of Virginia’s horse country, just minutes away from historic Civil War sites, you'll find Bull Run Golf Club, one of the Washington, D.C., area's most outstanding golf courses. The course has lots of awards to its credit: Golf Magazine named Bull Run Golf Club as the best new public course in 1999; the Washington Times called it the "best public course in the D.C. area" in 2000; and Washington Golf Monthly named it to the mid-Atlantic's "100 Must-Play Courses." Bull Run Golf Club is a very scenic course that meanders through acres and acres of undeveloped scenic meadows, ponds and woodlands. Valid Monday - Thursday, excluding Holidays. Cart rental is not included.
L15 / Ana Kirkland / "Relationships" is an original painting by Ana Kirkland. The overlapping vessels symbolize the people that we meet during our life and have made an impact on us. The impact is symbolized by the mixing of the colors. We all start out with a primary color. When a vessel has a blue primary color and overlaps with a yellow primary color, the overlapping part will mix into a green color. The vessel retains its shape, however will be affected by the impact of the other vessel's color. The painting does not judge whether the impact of the other person is positive or negative. I see it as neutral because in the long run, all effects from other people shape us as a person and it is up to us to learn out of relationships with people and not up to us to judge an effect as positive or negative. Time can only tell if we learned out of an effect or if we ignored it, but the impact will always be there whether it was intentional or "just happened."
L16 / Scott and Barbara Shearer / Take me out to the ballgame! Two box seat baseball tickets to the Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, August 7, at 7:05pm.
L17 / Ken Carlson and Brian Daum / What can be more fun than having Ken Carlson and Brian Daum work together for four hours each doing all that yard work you just haven't gotten around to. Dates and times (and specific jobs) to be agreed upon. Expires 4/27/2014.
L18 / Washington Redskins / Support the Washington Redskins by owning this limited edition 2012 Team laser signed football. The Redskins won the 1937 and 1942 Championship games, as well as Super Bowls XVII, XXII, and XXVI. They also played in, and lost, the 1936, 1940, 1943, and 1945 Championship games, as well as Super Bowls VII and XVIII. They have made 22 postseason appearances, and have an overall postseason record of 23 wins and 17 losses. Only five teams have qualified for more Super Bowls than the Redskins.
L19 / Basket of "My Child's Favorite Things" created by the Vale Preschool / This basket of "My Child's Favorite Things" was created by the children in the Vale Preschool. What child (or babysitter) can resist all these favorite things, including a stuffed bee, No Spill Bubble Bucket Set and bubbles, Connect Four game, window markers, 2 boxes of sidewalk chalk, make your own teddy bear kit, street hockey set, Playdough, stuffed monkey with fleece throw, Imaginext Sea Stinger, Bug Wrangler (Critter House), Doc McStuffins puzzle, Minnie Mouse puzzle, Angry Bird DS game, Angry Birds card game, Safari animals puzzle, Zhu Zhu pet, Butterfly Net, Finger puppets, Matchbox car.
L20 / Basic Organization / Certificate for a private appointment in your home for three hours of closet organizing plus gift box and hangers. Basic Organization provides professional organizing services to busy families, home based business owners, down-sizing seniors and the chronically disorganized in the Washington D.C. Metro area. We help people gain the skills to get organized and live a more simplified life. Clients are provided ideas, information, structure and solutions to help them gain control of their most important space, their home. Expires 8/31/13.
L21 / The Virginia Gold Cup Association / Enjoy the Virginia horse country and major social event at the International Gold Cup at the Plains at Great Meadow. This certificate includes one North Subscriber car pass which is good for up to six adults (children 12 and under free), and four Member Hill badges for the International Gold Cup on Oct 19, 2013. Member Hill badges allow entrance to the limited access enclosure which affords viewing of the paddock, finish line and winners circle. The certificate must be redeemed for tickets by September 1, 2013.
Silent Auction Items
Tag / Donor / Item / ValueA01 / Fairfax Hyundai and Fairfax Kia / Free Wheel Alignment from Fairfax Hyundai. Expires 12/31/2013. / $75.00
A02 / DuBois/Rutherford Household / "The Book of Marie" autographed by the author, Terry Kay. The Book of Marie is the story of a generation - whites and blacks - who ignited the war of change. Yet, it is also as much about the power of place - the finding of home - as it is about the history of events. / $23.00
A03 / j. gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood / $25 Dining Certificate to j. gilbert's in McLean. There are rare times when food and place come together to create a truly memorable dining experience. J. gilbert's serves prime, aged, center-cut beef cooked over an open wood-fired grill and paired with sides like chipotle white cheddar mashed potatoes or poblano au gratins. Should your tastes lean toward the wide-open spaces of the sea, they offer fresh seafood grilled or sauteed, like BBQ Atlantic salmon or seared George's Bank scallops. Expires 4/9/2014. / $25.00
A04 / Baja Fresh / Five Certificates for a Complimentary Burrito at Baja Fresh. Baja Fresh® Mexican Grill is the leader in meeting consumer demand for flavorful, fresh, and memorable flavors combined with convenient service. Certificate not valid with any other offer or savings. One certificate per customer. Valid only at Fairfax or Pan Am Center. Expires 6/31/2013. / $35.00
A05 / The Tavern at Great Falls / $40 certificate for food and/or drink at The Tavern at Great Falls. Since colonial times, a tavern has been the hub of the American community. As a traveler's rest and the community's town hall, historically the tavern has been a place where townsfolk gather to enjoy great food and spirits. The Tavern at Great Falls brings this exact feeling to the Great Falls community. Gratuity not included. Expires 4/4/14. / $40.00
A06 / Famous Dave's / Two $25 gift cards to Famous Dave's legendary Pit Bar-B-Que. May be applied toward the purchase of food and beverages at any Famous Dave's Restaurant. / $50.00
A07 / The Wine House / A $50 gift card to The Wine House in Fairfax. The Wine House is your complete neighborhood wine and food destination. They offer a bistro-style dining experience featuring local produce. The food is fantastic and the servers are knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. / $50.00
A08 / Papa John's National Capital Region Co-op / Five complimentary pizza cards, each good for a large, one-topping pizza at participating Papa John's locations in MD, VA, and DC. Carryout Only. Expires 12/31/2013. / $70.00
A09 / Sue Hertzler / Fusion Art Glass Tray and Plate by William McGrath. Mr. McGrath has been combining earth, air, fire and spirit into these beautiful pieces of art for over nineteen years. Each piece is authenticated with the artist's signature. Fusion art glass is made from an intricate process of stenciling layers of powdered enamel on a glass surgace. After the designs are tediously created, another piece of glass is placed on top, and then kiln fired for 20 hours, fusing all of the glass and color together. / $90.00
A10 / Round House Theatre Bethesda / Two Tickets to any Tuesday - Friday evening or Saturday matinee performance of Becky Shaw, showing May 29 - June 23, 2013 in Bethesda. / $110.00
A11 / Bill and Ellie Skey / Set of Four Ceramic Shell Napkin Rings. / $12.00
A12 / Amy Masters / Set of Six Handmade Photo Note Cards "All God's Creatures." The recipient of these notes will enjoy your greeting and get a bonus in the unique and colorful photo card itself. The cards are made from photos taken in Virginia, Nevada, California, Germany, and Switzerland. / $25.00
A13 / Maplewood Grill / $25 gift certificate to Maplewood Grill in Vienna. Can be used for lunch or dinner, not valid on weekends or holidays. Cannot be used with other promotional coupons, cash refunds, or cash back. Cannot be used for phone-in or carryout orders. Limit 1 per customer, check or table. Expires Sep. 30, 2013. / $25.00
A14 / Judy McKinley / Multi-colored Baby Blanket Hand Knit by Judy McKinley. Approximately 32x32 inches. / $35.00
A15 / Hooters of Fairfax / 50 Free Wings from Hooters of Fairfax. Valid Dine in Only. Expires 5/18/13. / $42.00
A16 / Karin's Florist / A certificate worth $50 at Karin's Florist in Vienna. Includes gifts of chapstick, a pen, and a glasses cleaner. Karin’s Florist can deliver your order anywhere in the United States as well as internationally. Same day deliveries are their specialty. Karin’s Florist provides beautiful fresh flower arrangements, roses, fruit & gourmet baskets, Godiva (DC Metro area), wines & champagnes (DC Metro area), green and flowering plants, dish gardens, as well as balloons, stuffed animals and chocolate. For your convenience, you may order from Karin's 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Expires 4/27/2014. / $50.00
A17 / John Carter / Vale's own John Carter collected and edited "Welcome the Hour of Conflict", a collection of letters written by William Cowan McClellan who served as a private in the 9th Alabama Infantry regiment of the Confederate Army. McClellan wrote hundreds of letters throughout the war, often penning for friends who could not write for themselves. In the letters collected in John's volume, this young soldier comments on his feelings toward his commanding officers, his attitude toward military discipline and camp life, his disdain for the western Confederate armies, and his hopes and fears for the future of the Confederacy. The book is signed by John. / $52.00