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The 2010 Patrons Party Silent Auction
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The excitement is building, the stars all aligning, the weather outstanding for what will be a glorious late summer evening along the waterfront lawn of the Custom House Maritime Museum. Don't miss all the fun and excitement, fine foods and hors d'oeuvres, wines, beers and beverages from around the world, outstanding musical entertainment, plus the Schooner Alabama, the spectacular array of silent auction items below -- and the first public display of our 1772 Marine Society of Newburyport Broadside!
To donate auction items, attend this event, or for additional information: Telephone: 978-462-8681 -or- Email: info@thechmm.org -- NOW!
View the 2011 Yankee Homecoming Fireworks From The Best Seats In Newburyport!
A truly outstanding adventure for up to four guests (adults only). View the next spectacular Yankee Homecoming Fireworks Display from the Custom House Maritime Museum “Observatory” with its breathtaking panoramic perspective of the Merrimack River – from horizon to horizon. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. A personal guide will direct you and your party to the Observatory on the roof of the museum, provide refreshments and assist in your descent afterwards. Don’t forget the camera!
Estimated value: $ Priceless!
3-Nights at this New York City Apartment in "The Village"
DONORS: CHUCK CHRISTENSEN AND BETH WELCH
Centrally located at 24 Fifth Avenue, in the building once the historic Fifth Avenue Hotel, this corner fifteenth-floor apartment is a short walk to Washington Square Park and convenient to all subway lines. Two bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, living room, and spectacular views! Available for a three-night visit, October 2010 - October 2011. Dates to be mutually agreed. Starting bid: $300
Editor's Choice Basket of First Editions from Marquant, Updike and Irving!
DONORS: DICK AND JOANIE PURINTON AND BETH WELCH
An alluring collection of seven first editions from John P. Marquand (3), John Updike (2) and John Irving (2), including six with dust jackets. Starting bid: $100
Jacalyn Bennett designer lingerie
Oh la la! The most beautiful lingerie in the world...
Boat cruise and lunch aboard Sam and Claire Cabot's 40' yacht Clarita
The Cabots will host up to four guests on this cruise with lunch included, departing from Newburyport. Bon Voyage!
Weekend at Sloop Nellie Cottage, South Bristol, Maine
So. Bristol, ME. Bright two bed- room cottage with a pull-out couch in the living room; small private, association beach and dock on John's Bay; arriving Friday - departure Monday morning Fall 2010 or Spring (May,June) 2011. Dates to be mutually arranged. Stay includes a sight-seeing trip around Rutherford Island aboard the Moonshine, a 34 ft. Jonesport motorboat.
Foursome at Ipswich Country Club
Welcome to golf at Ipswich Country Club, a sanctuary for golf lovers. The legendary golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones Sr., blended the perfect amount of challenge and pure pleasure into the 18-hole layout. It is masterfully planned to provide players at all levels with an endless variety of shot-making situations. Continuous cart paths lead players through natural terrain, lakes and wetlands along tree-lined fairways. From the first drive to the last putt, the course is designed for the player’s maximum enjoyment. Retail value $500
Two 'almost new' Spectrum kayaks manufactured by Aquaterra Kayaks
DONOR: RICHARD SIMKINS
One-Hour Art Class with Alan Bull
One hour art class (in any medium or subject, for one or two students) with Newburyport artist laureate, Alan Bull
Carved Stone Whale
"Mu Whale" abstract hand carved 50lb grey soapstone 28"x10"x4" on metal stand 21"x12"x12" and green marble base 12"x12"x.5" exhibited at Newburyport Gallery 2ooo.
DONOR: ARTIST SHARON LINNEA SMITH M.A. METAMORPHIC ART WORKS
Giclee' Print on canvas
"Vivian" (my prize iris). A Giclee' print on canvas of an original painting. Print size 16"x16" Retail value $155
DONOR: JUDITH LARMAY MENIHANE, BRIDGE GALLERY ARTIST
Giclee' Print on canvas
"Why" (a social statement). A Giclee' print on canvas of an original painting. Print size 9"x12" Retail value $55
DONOR: JUDITH LARMAY MENIHANE, BRIDGE GALLERY ARTIST
Treasures, Newbury
Wonderful framed oil on canvas "Ocean Dune At Sunset". Artist: Robertson. Retail value $75
Bev Connolly Jewelry, Stratham NH
Pendant & earrings of Newbury serpentine with two faceted peridots and sterling silver chain and metal choker.
Retail value $75
Four Silver Plated Goblets
DONOR: DOUG & CYNTHIA MUIR
Retail Value $80
Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante, Newburyport
$50 Gift Certificate
Plum Island Lobster Co., Newburyport
Gift certificate for 5 lobster rolls. Retail value $50
Capri Seaside Italian Grille & Bar
$25 Gift Certificate
Lindt Chocolates
An extravagant basket full of assorted chocolate treats you absolutely must see to believe!
Andaman Thai Restaurant, Newburyport
$25 Gift Certificate
Joppa Fine Foods, Newburyport
$50 Gift Certificate
Willey's Candy Shop, Salisbury
A sensational basket of homemade mixed chocolate, nuts, caramel corn and fruit slices. Retail value $45
Giuseppe's, Newburyport
$50 Dinner for Two Gift Certificate
Szechuan Taste & Thai Cafe, Newburyport
$25 Gift Certificate
Flatbread Company, Amesbury
$30 Gift Certificate
Michael's Harborside, Newburyport
$25 Gift Certificate
Ten Center Street, Newburyport
$25 Gift Certificate
Dr. Jill Buschmann, Merrimac
Chiropractic Care Gift Certificate includes 3 months of chiropractic care, 3 evaluations (new patient and 2 progressive), pre & post radiographs as needed. Not valid for injuries from auto accidents nor work related. Must start care by 11/1/2010. Retail value $1,600
Eunice D. James Fitness Studio
Six fitness workout sessions at one-hour each. Retail value $380
Trainer in a duffle bag!
Complete home workout kit comes packed in its own stylish gym bag -- and includes 3 personal training sessions! Retail value $249
DONOR: FITNESS TOGETHER NEWBURYPORT
B Designs Letterpress, Amesbury
Sailing Desktop Caddy - 40 sailing motif notecards with envelopes in an attractive woven basket. The cards are letterpress printed in Amesbury. Retail value $42
Essex Street Inn, Newburyport
$100 Gift Certificate
Red Bird Trading Company & Wishbasket
AT THE TANNERY
$50 Gift Certificate that can be spent at Wishbasket and Red Bird Trading Company
The Monkey's Fist, Newburyport
Skovhuus Cardigan Sweater - Skovhuus luxury knitwear is made in Denmark. Feminine design, perfect silhuette and fashionable details. Naturally all items are carefully made of exquisite qualities. Retail value $152
J.L.Coombs, Newburyport
$50 Gift Certificate
Animal Intuitive Session
Communication and energy balancing session with 100% cotton recycled toys on location up to 1-hour with one animal. Retail value $140
DONOR: SHARON LINNEA SMITH
Shaklee Products
Basket containing a variety of nontoxic biodegradable cleaning, weight management, nutritional, personal and environmental products - 30 items including basket. Retail value $292
DONOR: SHARON LINNEA SMITH M.A. SHAKLEE GLOBAL AMBASSADOR
Sound Healing DVD & CD
"Sound Healing" session, like a Reiki balance with my voice to balance the energy of a person, animal or environmental space. Up to 1 hour session done on location. Retail value $90
DONOR: SHARON LINNEA SMITH M.A. GALLACTIC LULLABY REIKI MASTER TEACHER
Tall Ships the Fleet for the 21st Century
by Thad Koza
A boxed and elegantly printed hard cover edition, signed and numbered by the author. No longer in print. Retail value $95
Eldridge Tide Pilot Book 2010 & Tools of Navigation
A Kid's Guide to the History and Science of Finding Your Way by Rachel Dickinson. Retail value $31
A Sailing Couplet
A Century Under Sail by Stanley Rosenfeld along with Ships of the World by Lincoln P. Paine. Retail value $88
Lighthouses of America Beach Towel & Lighthouse Pillow
A handsome pair any lighthouse keeper would be proud to own! Retail Value $75
To donate auction items, attend this event, or for additional information:
Telephone: 978-462-8681
Email: info@thechmm.org
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