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We have an auction every year; members donate goods or services, other
members buy them. We make anywhere from $12,000 to $16,000 per year, thanks
to an impressive array of talent among our members, a generous membership,
and healthy appetites. These are the items offered for the Auction in 2010,
to give you an idea of what works. These are the long descriptions, from our
annual catalog. They are in broad categories;
Vacations and Day Trips,
Food, (our most popular category)
Classes,
Goods,
Services
[Many of the items, especially the dinners, are for more than one person. Unless
noted, minimum and winning bids are per person; so, for instance, Marcia's
"Up North" Salmon BBQ had 8 bids at $130 each, and she netted our fellowship $1,040.]
Vacations and Day Trips
Day On The Bay
A day trip to beautiful Monterey Bay (or a local lake) with a tour
of the bay in a 14 foot inflatable boat. See otters, seals, jelly
fish, dolphins and maybe more. Includes a picnic lunch for up to 3
people. Children will need to bring a Coast Guard approved life jacket.
Minimum bid 50 / Sold for 110.
Sailing The Ocean Blue
An all-day trip on a 42 foot Hunter Sail Boat in the San Francisco
Bay for 4 guests. Watch the waves, clouds, seagulls, boats and even
a Lighthouse, or help the Captain with the sails. Leave Club
Nautique at 10:00 am and return at approximately 7 pm. Gourmet lunch
while anchored at Angel Island included! After lunch sail under the
Richmond Bridge and around the 3 Brothers Lighthouse with a
competent captain, Captain Bill, his first class mate, Debby, and
one Cranky Cabin Girl.
Minimum bid 50 / Sold for 125.
A Week in a Cottage in Seaside, Oregon
Spend a week in a fully furnished cottage with three bedrooms that
sleep six (two queens and two twins) one and a half bathrooms, and a
fireplace. It is three blocks from the beach, easy walk to downtown.
Seaside was developed as a Northern Oregon Beach resort town in the
first half of the 20th Century. There is a long beach with a promenade, a
small aquarium, and Lewis and Clark salt works. It is a very family
oriented town. Seaside is about fifteen miles from the Astoria and the
Columbia Rivers.
Minimum bid 750 / Sold for 750.
Two Night UU Wine Country Excursion
This will be the sixth season of Wine Country Excursions
located in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Wine tasting at
renowned and boutique wineries, visits to galleries and museums. You
will also explore the natural beauty of the hills and valleys on miles of
hiking and bike trails or by car. There are two choices for your stays and
both will start with comfortable lodging in a member of the North Bay
UU Church. Includes three breakfasts and one picnic lunch.
Minimum bid 500 per couple / no bids
Food
Mexican Train Domino Party
An evening of fun, enjoy a catered Mexican Dinner with Margaritas and
three hours of competitive Mexican Train Dominoes. Prizes will also be
given!
Minimum bid 25 / Sold for 65.
Green Eggs and Lamb
Green Eggs and Lamb, from the farm at Ten Wild Acres. One half
dozen colorful free range eggs will be provided to you during the laying
season. In addition you will receive one grass fed lamb from our
pastures. (Processing fees are not included in the purchase price.)
Minimum bid 125 / Sold for 200.
Ladies Only Night Of Hot Tubbing
Enjoy an evening of soaking your weary bones in a hot tub with 4 other
women at Jill's newly remodeled home. Includes a delicious
supper!
Minimum bid 25 / Sold for 65.
Beer Tasting Night
Time it comes
and time it goes
Time it don't stand still
And if it's filled
With woes and noes
Beer will cure the ill!
Minimum bid 30 / Sold for 30.
Dead Of Winter Murder Mystery Dinner
Sixth annual Mystery Dinner at Young's Ski Resort! Join us for an
evening of murder and a delicious dinner.
Minimum bid 50 / Sold for 50.
Up North Barbecued Salmon Supper
Barbecued Salmon Dinner for 8 at Marcia's featuring Gil's catch of
Rogue River Chinook and some Oregon wines which Marcia has
selected. Marcia will fill out the menu with hors d'oeuvres, side dishes
and dessert. This is a fun evening with plenty of food and wine, great
conversation and occasional rowdiness, depending entirely on who
purchases the dinner, of course!
Minimum bid 50 / Sold for 130.
Gourmet Mexican Dinner
The main course for this evening is Chiles en Hogada ... a colorful dish
sporting the colors of the Mexican flag and created to commemorate
the battle of Puebla, which is celebrated on May 5. I make a vegetarian
version of this chile relleno classic (not with cheese) and fill out the
meal with other delicious Mexican dishes.
Minimum bid 25 / Sold for 45.
A Day Of Gingerbread House Construction
Materials (that means all kinds of candy and yummy things) and
gingerbread will be provided to construct a totally edible gingerbread
house for yourself or a loved one. Lunch with wine is included . This is
the fifth year this fun filled day has been offered.
Minimum bid 40 / Sold for 80.
Authentic Spanish Dinner
David will be preparing a Spanish dinner. These dinners are
always a sell out! The menu:
Tortilla Espaņola (potato omelet with Serrano ham)
Champiņones al Ajillo (fried mushrooms with garlic)
Gazpacho Andaluz (cold tomato soup)
Main Course: Paella Valenciana (saffron rice with chicken, sausage, and shellfish)
Spanish Sherry and Spanish Red Wine (Rioja Reserva)
Dessert: Flan (orange zested egg custard)
Tawny Port Coffee
Minimum bid 40 / Sold for 100.
Fruit and Nut Tea Bread Once a Month
This will be great with your tea or coffee. Each month the purchaser
receives a loaf of bread with fruit and nuts.
Minimum bid 40 / Sold for 110.
Wine And Chocolate Pairing
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day with a luscious Wine and
Chocolate evening? Come alone or bring your sweetie to this
extravaganza at John and Elaine's home. (Does not include dinner)
Minimum bid 35 / Sold for 75.
Holiday Wreaths Luncheon
Spend a few hours in the country making a holiday wreath and a kissing
ball using freshly cut local greens and materials. Top it off with a
colorful bow and you will have a fragrant treasure to hang on your door
or wherever you want it to be seen! Cranberry Margaritas, crab quiche,
butternut squash bisque, spinach salad, cream puffs and chocolate
await you!
Minimum bid 40 / Sold for 70.
Bouillabaisse Creole And Crepes Suzettes -- Mais Oui!
Join Peggy, Pat and Leroy for "un diner delicieux,"
including soup made with "fruits de mer" such as red snapper, scallops
and shrimp with Cajun spices and flaming French-style thin pancakes.
(If the brandy and liqueur don't burn off, c'est la vie!) You will even get
the opportunity to flip your own crepes with Pat's Monsieur Chef. C'est
si bon.
Minimum bid 35 / Sold for 45.
Mad Hatters Tea Party
The Mad Hatter's is giving a wacky, tacky, extravagant tea party for six
slightly "mad women" for an afternoon of fantasy and fun. A luscious
luncheon will be served Wonderland Style with an assortment of teas,
desserts, wonder-wine, and zonker-bonker surprises!
Minimum bid- 40 / Sold for 70.
Cioppino
Come and for wine and Brushetta. Cioppino is a delicious fish stew
served over rice made with fresh crab and other seafood and shell
fish. There will be a salad with Nonni's dressing. Come dressed
casually for an evening of fun. We will provide the bibs!
Minimum bid 40 / Sold for 80.
Pie A Month
One pie a month will be baked when the purchaser needs it. Lemon
Meringue, Pumpkin and Mincemeat are my specialties, but purchaser
may request his or her favorite variety each month. (Berry pies in
season)
Minimum bid 75 / Sold for 95.
Classes
Bread Making Class
Savor the authentic buttery aroma of freshly baked bread warm from
the oven. Elaine will teach you the art of making bread, including
recipes, kneading and shaping techniques. Make cinnamon rolls and
Pantone style bread just in time for the holidays!
Minimum bid 35 / Sold for 35.
Ready To Rumba
Back by popular demand, Cramer vs Cramer offers a Ballroom Dance
workshop on Rumba, the dance of love and romance. This is a common
dance rhythm played at many venues. A definite must to add to your
repertoire! This 3-hour workshop will focus on the basic rhythm while
adding alternate moves to get you through a song.
Minimum bid 35 / Sold for 35.
Making Chenille Pot Holder Or Scarf
Learn how to make a Chenille Pot Holder or a Scarf. Bring your own
sewing machine if you have one, but use mine if you don't. I will
furnish fabric for the pot holders. If you would rather make a
scarf, bring one and two thirds yard of rayon, challis or similar
weight material. We will cut, stitch and then cut again. You will
see the finished project when you send it through the washing machine.
Minimum bid 20 / Sold for 20.
Tennis Anyone?
Four one-hour tennis lessons from USPTA tennis coach Jack.
Regardless of your playing level, Jack will improve your game.
Minimum bid 80 / Sold for 80.
Mosaic Pendants
Beautiful pendants with chalice designs and other interesting
creations will be made in this class taught by Lin. There will be at
least four to choose from and pendants can be worn from a chain, a
cord or anything else you like around your neck!
Minimum bid 35 / Sold for 45.
Mosaic Stepping Stones
By request, four lucky people can come to my studio and learn to make
their own stepping stone. I will provide the supplies and expertise, you
bring the creativity! This will take about six hours. We can arrange the
class to suit our schedules. Adults only please. You will be given a light
lunch so you can concentrate on your art!
Minimum bid 45 / Sold for 125.
Fleece Winter Hat Workshop
Bring your sewing machine if you have one, but use mine if you do not.
You will need at least two thirds of a yard of sixty- four inch wide fleece.
More if you would like a contrasting color. I will share my fleece
wisdom with you! Fleece is easy and flexible to work with.
Minimum bid 15 / Sold for 15.
Argentine Tango Dance Lesson
Our Fellowship's own DVIDA certified Tango junkie offers a total of two
hours of private instruction in Argentine Tango, the world's fastest
growing dance craze. The lesson will focus on those elements designed
to get you out on the dance floor ASAP.
Minimum bid 20 / Sold for 20.
Basic Quilt Making
Choose gorgeous fabrics, a design, and create a wall-hanging to enhance
your home or to give as a gift. We will shop for materials together, then
assemble the quilts and learn basic quilting techniques. Beginners are
welcome. Participants will purchase their own materials.
Minimum bid 30 / Sold for 60.
Goods
World Acclaimed San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
A total of twenty tickets for the December 4, 2010 performance in
Modesto are available. Showtime will begin at 7:00 PM
Minimum bid 25 each ticket / Sold for 25.
Make Your Own Incense
Purchasers can choose their favorite fragrance for all 100 sticks of their
incense bundle or arrange to share their bundle with other purchasers
in order to have a variety of fragrances. Incense burners will be on sale
at that time with proceeds to go to the church. Great for parents,
grandparents and kids together!
Minimum bid 20 / Sold for 20.
San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game
We will donate two tickets for the game of your choice for the 2010-2011
season.
Minimum bid 50 / Sold for 110.
Complete Resume And Cover Letter Package
Develop a complete resume and cover letter prepared by a professional.
Package includes:
1. One professionally written resume targeted to the job you desire.
2. One basic cover letter that can be tailored for each job you apply for
3. An individualized skills assessment to ensure an effective resume.
Minimum bid 25 / Sold for 65.
Modesto Symphony Classical Series
Pair of tickets for the Modesto Symphony Classical Series, the 2010-
2011 season. The concert choice will be yours to pick! The seats are in
the upper balcony center. Valued at $74.00
Minimum bid 35 / Sold for 65.
Coldwater Creek Fashion Wardrobe Party
Join Claire and friends for an in store private gathering at the Stockton
Coldwater Creek store to enjoy fashion tips for the fall season. Fall
fashions modeled and fashion tips provided. Refreshments too! 10%
discount on any purchases of the evening. Bring your girlfriends! The
more the merrier!
Minimum bid 10 / Sold for 20.
Photos Under The Sea
Underwater photos taken by Gary. The photo is of a clownfish and an
anemone. This amazing photo won best of show in the PSA
International Exhibition of Photography.
Minimum bid 60 / Sold for 60.
Printer Plus!
New in the box! Epson Stylus CX8400 all in one color printer. Prints
up to 32 ppm, color scanner, one touch copying, borderless photos
and large tilt-screen. 2.5 inch LCD to select, crop, and print
photos without a computer. (USB cable not included)
Minimum bid 50 / Sold for 100.
Field of Irises Painting
Select this beautiful painting (36 inches by 42 inches tall). The painting
was done by Don Morrell and is of a field of irises.
Minimum bid 300 / Sold for 800.
Hand Embroidered Bedspread
King size, hand embroidered bedspread from Laos with scenes of the
Harvest Reaping in Sky Blue colors.
Minimum bid 100 / Sold for 350.
Hand Carved Pipe
This is an elaborately, hand carved wood pipe of 36 inches long.
Must see to appreciate!
Minimum bid 25 / Sold for 25.
Services
Spa Pedicure
Enjoy a professional spa pedicure given by a licensed manicurist. It
will be very relaxing and offered in a private setting.
Minimum bid 35 / Sold for 95.
Woman's Dream ... Maid Service
Need help before or after a party? Do your cabinets, floors, windows
need a shine? One 5-hour visit of judgment free cleaning, washing,
sewing, or just plain grunge work. You provide the place and we'll
arrange the time!
Minimum bid 50 / Sold for 125.
Soar Above The Valley in an Airplane
Choose between flying in J3 Cub (physically able only) or a state of the
art Cirrus (one person or a couple). You could fly to Harris Ranch and
walk around or buy yourself a dinner. You could circle the area where
you live and take pictures Flight time is about 45 minutes! Be sure and
bring a camera!
Minimum bid 125 / Sold for 170.
Therapeutic Massage
Relief for pain with skilled hands can be yours! Pam is offering one
hour of therapeutic massage for all those nagging aches and pains.
We have many satisfied clients within our Fellowship!
Minimum bid 55 / Sold for 95.
Event Videography
Up to 5 hours of video taping any event. Video will be edited and 3
professional quality DVDs will be provided. Additional videographers
available at discounted rate by request. $500 value
Minimum bid 100 / no bids
Sermon ... Your Choice
Grace will work with the successful bidder to develop a sermon on a
topic of the bidder's choice. Past topics have included: Difficult People,
Thomas Starr King, Spirituality and the Fellowship, and Crime,
Punishment and Principle. How many of you have ever had a "personal"
sermon? Here is your chance!
Minimum bid 50 / Sold for 60.
Christmas Party Sing-a-Long
Kathryn offers music for a Christmas party, either just background
music, or a sing-a-long, or both. Lyrics will be provided and she will
bring her own keyboard. Everything from Jingle Bell Rock to O'Holy
Night. Two hours maximum.
Minimum bid 40 / Sold for 80.
Accupressure
This is a sensational treatment that can be helpful in relieving pain and
stress anywhere in the body. Two sessions of acupressure are
available. Relaxation is a promise!
Minimum bid 50 / Sold for 110.
Family History
I will spend thirty hours researching your family history, using my ten
years of experience, my subscription to the U.S. Census Images (1850-
1930) and other on-line resources. You should know your grandparents
birthplace to give me a running start!
Minimum bid 150 / Sold for 150.
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