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DOOR PRIZES

 

DP 1   Baltimore Maritime Museum - 2 passes    Total Value: $12

(Includes entrance to the USS Torsk, The Lightship Chesapeake,

The Taney and the Seven-Foot Knoll Lighthouse + $25 Gift Certificate to Bill Bateman’s

Total Value: $37

 

1.15 p.m.

 

 

DP 2   Ship & Copy Center - 2 Photo Albums - Total Value: $35

 

            1:30 p.m.

 

 

DP 3   Timonium Dinner Theatre - 1 Dinner and Show ticket valid Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only.

            Total Value: $36.00

 

            2:00 p.m.

 

 

DP 4   Alter Communications- 1 year subscription to the Baltimore Jewish Times,

            Style Magazine and Chesapeake Life Magazine.

            Total Value: 77.00

 

            2:15 pm

 

 

DP5    Baltimore Sun paper 2131 Cal Ripken Streak. Own one of the original Baltimore Sun papers from the day Cal Ripken broke the Lou Gehrig streak.

            Total Value: $15

 

            2:30 p.m.

 

 

DP 6   Joan & Gary’s Bagel Co. - 6 doz. bagels in a box

            Total Value: $47

 

            2:45 p.m.

 

 

DP 7   Accents By Amy - One Fresh Fruit Basket

            Total Value: $100

 

            3:00 pm

 

 

DP 8   Sam's Club - 20-inch color television

            Total Value: $130

 

            3:15 pm

 

 


LIVE AUCTION 2:45 p.m

 

L1        GRAND SLAM: Sky Box for Orioles vs. Brewers game on June 15th at 1:30 p.m. - seats 14 people. Does not include food or drinks. Food must be catered or ordered at the suites.

            Total Value: $1,144

            Courtesy of Neighbor Care.

 

L2        A DIAMOND IS FOREVER: An opal and diamond pendant necklace.

            Total Value: $1,000

Courtesy of David’s Jewelers

 

L3        BON VOYAGE:  Four-day, three-night get a way for two including transportation via South West Airlines at a Marriott and Renaissance Hotels and Resort. Package includes lodging tax and breakfast for two, daily. Plus a 2-in-1 black duffle bag for traveling, and two weeks of parking at BWI.

            Total Package Value: $1,800

            Courtesy of Travel Destination and Pre Flight

 

L4        THE ORIENTAL – An ivory, floral area rug.

            Total Value $299.

            Courtesy of Alex Cooper Oriental Rugs.

 

L5        TRUE CRAFTMANSHIP:  A hand –carved greyhound made out of wood and stained to look authentic. It can be used in both the interior or exterior of your home.

            Total Package Value: $3,625

            Courtesy of Dolly Dorsey

 

 

 

 

SILENT AUCTION 1:00-3:20 pm

 

S1       AVAM: An afternoon at the American Visionary Arts Museum for two and a $25 meal at Bill Bateman's Bistro.

            Total Value: $40 – Starting Bid: $4

 

S2       LOVE YOUR PET: Gift Certificate for pet supplies at Animal Treats & Supplies, a green stuffed frog toy for your frisky feline or dog, pet bowls to feed your fearless animals and a complete behavior evaluation and problem solving analysis for your dog. 

            Total Value: $255 – Starting Bid $25

            Courtesy of Animal Treats & Supplies, The Scratching Post, PetWare Pottery of Bucks County, and Positively Obedient

 

S3       YOUR PRESCRIPTION FOR HEALTH: Nutritional consultation and one month supply of supplements.

            Total Value: $150 – Starting Bid $15

            Courtesy of Your Prescription for Health

 

S4       WHAT’S WITH THE HOLE? Bagel party platter to serve approximately 10 people. This is a platter of your choice, such as a salad, breakfast, lunch or mixture of them for your special guests.

            Total Value: $75 – Starting Bid $7.50

Courtesy of The Bagel Eatery

 

S5       WORLD CUP: Autographed soccer ball by the Baltimore Blast indoor soccer team.

            Total Value: $75 – Starting Bid $8

            Courtesy of the Baltimore Blast

 

S6       FIT FOR LIFE: One-year fitness membership, with nutritional program and personal training sessions.

            Total Value: $850 – Starting Bid $85

            Courtesy of Baltimore Fitness and Tennis

 

S7       MATCH POINT: Eight-week group tennis academy instruction.

            Total Value: $350 – Starting Bid $35

Courtesy of Baltimore Fitness and Tennis

 

S8       HOME RUN: Autographed baseball by Sidney Ponson.

            Total Value: $100 – Starting Bid $10

Courtesy of The Baltimore Orioles

 

S9       SUPER BOWL: Autographed football by Shannon Sharpe.

            Total Value: $130 – Starting Bid $13

Courtesy the Baltimore Ravens

 

S10     FIELD GOAL: Baltimore Ravens - Autographed football from Matt Stover.

            Total Value: $130 – Starting Bid $13

Courtesy Matt Stover, Baltimore Ravens

 

S11     SAY CHEESE: Personalized portrait for 4 people and one 5x7 print.

            Total Value: $80 – Starting Bid $8

Courtesy of Fleischmann Fotography

 

S12     AROUND THE WORLD: Eat out all week with this rare package of gift certificates to your favorite local restaurants, China Moon Restaurant, India palace, Szechuan House, Vito’s Pizza and Egyptian Pizza.

            Total Value: $100 – Starting Bid $10

 

S13     BASE HIT: Six general admission tickets to Bowie Baysox to any minor league game Sunday - Thursday during the 2003 Season.

            Total Value at $48.00 – Starting Bid $5

            Courtesy of Bowie Baysox Baseball

 

S14     CARDS & COMICS: Gift Certificate for comics, toys or baseball cards.

            Total Value: $20 – Starting Bid $2

Courtesy of Cards, Comics & Collectibles

 

S15     SPRING CLEANING: Enjoy a comprehensive carpet cleaning for your entire house, including vacuuming, pre-spotting and deep cleaning of all areas. In addition, schedule 5 rooms of your home to be cleaned by the pros at Cleaning Perfect.

            Total Value: $315 – Starting Bid $30

            Courtesy of ChemDry By Choice and Cleaning Perfect

 

S16     WARM YOUR HEARTH: One chimney sweeping and level one inspection in addition to a truckload of wood.

            Total Value: $409 – Starting Bid $40

            Courtesy of Champion Chimney and Treeworks

 

S17     DE-BUGGED: Get rid of the nasty bugs in or around your home with one full year of quarterly pest control. This package excludes birds and termites. Total Value: $625 – Starting Bid $60

            Courtesy of Horizon Pest Control

 

S18     GAGET GURU: For the electronic nut in your house. A gift certificate redeemable at a Circuit City near you.

            Total Value: $100 – Starting Bid $10

            Courtesy of Circuit City Foundation.

 

S19     AROUND DOWNTOWN: Explore the unexpected on Baltimore’s only land and water adventure….Discovery Channel Ducks. This pass for one, will make you a part of the fun on this wild 80-minute expedition. Hop on board and get your free Wacky Quacker. In addition to the fun, the quacking and the Splash Down into the Inner Harbor, you’ll learn area history, insider tips and helpful city information that are an important part of every tour. 60 minutes on land and 20 minutes in the Harbor itself!

            Total Value: $40.00 Starting Bid $4

            Courtesy of WCBM 689 Am

 

S20     A DAY AT THE MUSEUM: Take a journey with a friend through the world of Impressionism, experience the Renaissance and stretch your imagination with the world of contemporary art.

            Total Value: $46.00 – Starting Bid $5

            Courtesy of the Baltimore Museum of Art, AVAM and Walters Art Gallery

 

S21     ADVENTURES AT SEA: You and a friend will learn the history of our maritime with a 2-person pass to visit the National Historic Seaport Museum of Baltimore, your adventure will include admission to the USS Constellation, Lightship Chesapeake, US Submarine Torsk, USCGC Taney and the Seven-Foot Knoll Lighthouse. You will also gain an understanding and appreciation of the culture and maritime heritage of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries through collection, education, documentation, exhibition, research, and publication with an additional two passes to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

            Total Value: $48.00 – Starting Bid $5

            Courtesy of WCBM 680 AM

 

S22     HISTORY BUFF: Two passes to visit a great selection of local museums filled with local history. Start out at the Maryland Historical Society (home to the Star Spangle Banner) then head over to the Baltimore Museum of Industry where you can step into vividly recreated workshops on machining, printing, garment making and metalworking. Enjoy unlimited rides on original Baltimore Street Cars at the Baltimore Street Car Museum, then treat yourself to a visit to the birthplace of Baltimore’s baseball icon, Babe Ruth! Born here in 1895 his home is now saved and opened to the public as a national shrine! Finish your day off at the Top of World Trade Center with a wonderful panoramic view of the city of Baltimore.

            Total Value: $54 Starting Bid $5

            Courtesy of WCBM 680 AM

 

S23     BASKET OF BEAUTY: yourself in a basket of beauty including hair care products, nail polish, body lotions, and make-up.

            Total Value: $100.00 – Starting Bid $10

            Courtesy of Escape Day Spa

 

S24     SPORTS FANS: One entrance pass to Sports "Where Summer Never Ends." A place for miniature golf, batting cages, the Adventure Zone and a play area for younger kids. After the fun, head down to the ESPN Zone with a $20 Gift Card for a day of interactive gaming.

            Total Value: $35 – Starting Bid $3

            Courtesy of Sports and the ESPN Zone

 

S25     GROCERIES…GROCERIES…GROCERIES: Three gift cards to Giant Food, one to Food Lion and one to Safeway

            Total Value: $110 – Starting Bid $10

            Courtesy of Giant Foods and the Food Lion

 

S26     PERFECTLY GORGEOUS: Treat yourself to a fabulous manicure and pedicure by Kim’s Perfect Nails and then go get a new hair style at the Alberta & Co!

            Total Value: $35 – Starting Bid $3

            Courtesy of Kim’s Perfect Nails and Alberta & Co.

 

S27     BATTER UP! Shake that Cabin Fever and come out and shake your keys with the Frederick Keys! Your family will love this 6-pack of admission tickets good for any Sunday - Thursday 2003 home game at the Frederick Keys.

            Total Value: $48 – Starting Bid $5

            Courtesy of Frederick Keys Baseball

 

S28     MARKET YOUR BUSINESS: Starting a new business? Expanding an existing one? Need to compete more aggressively with your competition? Get a professionally designed corporate logo and stationery package, p0lus $50 towards printing your stationery and 4 hours of public relations consulting.

            Total Value: $1400 – Starting Bid $140

Courtesy of Silesky Marketing, Franz Printing and Bonnie Heneson Communications

 

S29     THE PERFECT SETTING: Make time for a special evening with friends or family with elegant table lines and one dozen damask cocktail napkins.

            Total Value: $125.00 – Starting Bid $12

            Courtesy of Gala Clothes by Dulany

 

S30     BREATHE EASY: From a pristine tropical reef to haunting ship wrecks, the staff of dive experts at Undersea Outfitters will prepare you for your own personal adventure. Interacting with marine creatures while discovering and exploring the depths of the deep blue sea, is just a few classes away. Scuba lessons for two all fees included. Does not include textbook package, mask, fins, snorkel, boots and gloves.

            Total Valued $600.00 – Starting Bid $60

            Courtesy of Undersea Outfitters

 

S31     MORTGAGE MADNESS: Have you had a financial setback? Have you been turned down for a loan or been afraid of being rejected because of your past credit problems? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you must read this book! This book will walk you through the steps necessary to becoming a homeowner.  And once you decide you need the mortgage, we’ll provide you with a credit report and home appraisal.

            Total Value: $500.00 – Starting Bid $50

            Courtesy of Integrity Home Funding

 

S32     SHAPE UP! Summer time is here and it’s time to get in shape with this 3-month pass and gift certificate for exercise clothes.

            Total value: $250.00 - Starting Bid $25

            Courtesy of Gold's Gym

 

S33     GET IT IN GEAR: Total transmission flush and tune-up plus parts and fluids on most transmissions.

            Total value: $125.00 - Starting Bid $12

            Courtesy of Glen Burnie Transmissions

 

S34     FIT FOR LIFE: Get fit with this 3-month membership to the JCC. Valid December 2003, January 2004 and February 2004 only.

            Total Value: $160 - Starting Bid $16

            Courtesy of the Jewish Community Center

 

S35     DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY! Two hours of dance lessons for one person. Includes ballroom, latin or swing.

            Total Valued $130.00 – Starting Bid $13

            Courtesy of Karen Sachs Academy of Dance

 

S36     VROOM VROOM: Autographed book entitled Racing to Win.

            Total Value: $22 – Starting Bid $2

            Courtesy of Joe Gibbs Racing

 

S37     IT'S A BARBEQUE! A basket full of delicious and different barbeque sauces. Recipes included.

            Total Value: $25 – Starting Bid $2

            Courtesy of Karjans Barbeque

 

S38     PROTECT YOUR FAMILY:  A complete Living Will for Husband/Wife.

            Total Value: $1,000 – Starting Bid $100

            Courtesy of the Law Office of Jay Irwin Block

 

S39     TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME: Four tickets to Tuesday April 22nd Orioles game vs. Chicago White Sox at 7:05 p.m. Seats are right behind home plate! Section 39 in the Terrace Boxes.

            Total Value: $140 – Starting Bid $14

            Courtesy of the Lichter Family

 

S40     ON-HOLD SOLUTIONS: One custom on-hold message written and recorded for your place of business. Does not include hardware.

            Total Value: $300 – Starting Bid $30

            Courtesy of On-Hold Solutions

 

S41     FUR-EVER: Treat your fur coat to a “Proper Fur Care Package.” This package includes cold summer storage, conditioning, repairs, written insurance appraisal and travel garment bag for 1 fur coat.

            Total Value: $310 – Starting Bid $30

            Courtesy of Mano Swartz

 

S42     SMART KIDS. HAPPY PARENTS.  One free month of supreme daycare for Pre-K class. Your child will love this place! Does not include registration fee and is good for one child only.

            Total Value: $800 - Starting Bid $80

            Courtesy of My Second Home of Owings Mills

 

S43     SERVE WITH ELEGANCE: , Rectangle, ceramic platter with fish handles.

            Total Value: $52 - Starting Bid $5

            Courtesy of Morgan Truedell Gifts

 

S44     A SPLASH OF COLOR: Imagine the relief when your team of professional painters arrives at your home to prepare it for spring and summer with a fresh coat of the paint of your choice! Your professional interior designer will even be able to counsel you on the perfect color. Indulge in 3 hours of her time to ensure your house will look its very best this year.

            Total Value: $500 - Starting Bid $50

            Courtesy of Sheldon & Sons Painting and Linda Robinson Interiors

 

S45     IRON MAN: A framed and authenticated autographed photo of Cal Ripken as well as an original Baltimore Sunpaper from the day Cal broke the streak.

            Total Value: $115 - Starting Bid $11

            Courtesy of Ripken Baseball and Marc Stengel

 

S46     WINE CONNOUSEUR: Mixed Mixed case of 12 bottles of Australian wine such as a 1998 Penfolds St. Henri, a 1999 Rosemount Show Reserve, a 1999 Lindeman’s Padthaway Shiraz, a 1999 Rosemount Balmoral, a 2000 Penfolds Bin 128, and a 2000 Wynns Coonarvarra Shiraz.

            Total Value: $339 - Starting Bid $35

            Courtesy of Southcorp Wines – The Americas

 

S47     YOU DESERVE IT! This basket of relaxation contains “A Guide to Spa Aromatherapy,” herbal tea, international coffee, coffee mugs, candles, a “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” book, body lotion, a LifeScapes CD, note pad, a photo album, as well as a card for your fridge with “101 Ways to Praise Your Kids” and “70 Great Stress Busters” and much more. In addition, this package includes a 1-hour Holistic Physical Therapy assessment and treatment utilizing CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation Release and Reike energy work.

            Total Value $140.00 - Starting Bid $14

Courtesy of New Perspectives and Physical Therapy for Health