como park zoo and conservatory auction catalog and event program

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auCTion CaTalog
and
evenT Program
Como Park Zoo and ConservaTory
Thursday, July 19 from 5:30 P.m.
To
10:00 P.m.
Help Close the Achievement Gap:
Fund Como Education
As Minnesota’s most visited cultural
institution, Como is committed to helping
bridge the achievement gap in our
community by providing free educational
programs to every visitor, and affordable
family classes and school group programs
that build on children’s innate curiosity
about the natural world. Last year, Como’s
educational and interpretive programs
reached more than 600,000 children and
adults—a student population that rivals
Minnesota’s ten largest school districts
combined.
Your generous contributions for Como’s
Education Programs will provide
scholarships for award-winning summer
camps, mentoring programs for teens,
and progressive partnerships with area
schools. Free education programs and
scholarships are only possible because of
private support. Help us inspire our guests
and close the achievement gap.
Make your donation today!
TRAVELERS SUNSET AFFAIR:
GLOBAL ADVENTURE
A BENEFIT FOR
COMO PARK ZOO & CONSERVATORY
HOSTED BY
COMO FRIENDS
WELCOME TO
TRAVELERS SUNSET AFFAIR: GLOBAL ADVENTURE
Dear Friends:
Welcome to Travelers Sunset Affair: Global Adventure, a summer gala
to celebrate Como Park Zoo and Conservatory’s deep roots in our
community, as well as its astonishing evolution into the state’s leading
provider of conservation education.
That’s right. Thanks to growing classroom space, state-of-the-art
exhibits such as Polar Bear Odyssey, and community support from
people like you, Como now reaches more than 600,000 children and
adults with education programs that teach us all how to be better
stewards of the earth’s resources. That’s a student population larger
than Minnesota’s ten largest school districts combined.
The memories nearly one million school age children make at Como
every year are important —but the connections they begin to explore
at Como may be even more critical. In study after study, researchers
are finding that visiting non-formal education destinations like Como
can help children connect the dots between classroom curriculum
and real life. Whether it’s touching a polar bear’s paw, or being singled
out by an orangutan’s thoughtful gaze, connecting with a zoo animal
has been shown to foster empathy and understanding for others. In
fact, a single zoo visit has been shown to make young people more
likely to believe “I am part of the solution to nature’s problems.” Is
there any more important message we want to impart to the next
generation?
That’s why we’re so pleased that funds raised at Traveler’s Sunset
Affair will help to provide scholarships for camps at Como, mentoring
programs for teens, outreach programs at local libraries, and smart
partnerships with area schools—all proven tools to help close the
achievement gap and foster a life-long love of nature. Your contributions for Fund-a-Need, the Butterfly Release, and for the fantastic auctions items you’ll see in this catalog will all help maintain and expand
the legacy of high-quality education programs at Como.
All the best,
Nancy and Russ Nelson
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter from Honorary Co-Chairs……………….…....2
Evening Festivities / Agenda......................…………….…..….4
Dinner Menu…………………………………………...............….5
Ways to Support……………………….....................………..….7
Auction Overview......................................................................8
How to Bid and Auction Rules..................................................9
Silent Auction
Premium Items.............................................................10
Only Como...................................................................14
Unique Adventures.......................................................21
Arts & Culture................................................................24
Children's.....................................................................28
Especially For Men.......................................................34
Sports & Recreation.....................................................38
Getaway.......................................................................44
Home & Garden..........................................................46
Pamper Yourself...........................................................51
Wine & Dine.................................................................55
Travelers Sunset Affair Patrons................................................62
Travelers Sunset Affair Committee.........................................62
Como Friends Board of Directors..........................................62
Volunteer Thank You...............................................................63
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EVENING FESTIVITIES/AGENDA
5:30 p.m.
Registration begins and the Silent Auction opens. At this time guests will
receive a handheld bidding device, BidPal, which you’ll use to bid on
Silent Auction items, the Super Silent Auction packages and for
donations to Fund-A-Need.
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Travel the world through music and dance performances. Enjoy the
global flavors of refreshments from D’Amico Catering. Reserve your
butterfly for release later in the evening. Interact with our animal ambassadors. Visit with Como Nature Walk Interpreters and Zoo Keepers.
6:30 p.m.
Journey to Seal Island for a seal and sea lion training session. See how
Como Zoo Keepers use operant training to keep our pinnipeds in fine
swimming form!
7:30 p.m
Come to the Mill House by the Bird Yard to release your butterfly and
watch 100 monarchs embark on their own global adventure.
8:00 p.m
Dinner is served in the Visitor Center. Your room hosts will welcome you
and introduce the Fund-A-Need for this year’s event.
8:10 p.m
Super Silent Auction closes.
8:40 p.m
Silent Auction closes. Your BidPal device will tell you which items you’ve
won.
9:15 p.m
Auction check out opens. Pay for your items at Garden Safari Gifts.
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DINNER MENU
By D’Amico Catering
BUTLER PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Cucumber Cup with Thai Crab Salad
Sesame Crusted Tuna with Red Curry Glaze
Chorizo Stuffed Date with Cilantro-Lime Aioli
Miniature Beef Wellington with Horseradish Sauce
Spinach and Feta Cheese Phyllo Triangle
SALAD COURSE
Roasted Beet and Watercress with Chevre, Candied Walnuts,
and Banyulis Vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
Duet of Wild Alaskan Salmon with Basil Pesto and Grilled Chicken Breast
with Smoked Tomato Sweet Onion Sauce, served with Yukon Gold
Smashers, Asparagus and Roasted Tomatoes
VEGETARIAN ENTRÉE
Wild Mushroom and Vegetable Strudel, drizzled with port wine sauce and
topped with a fried sweet potato nest
DESSERT
Salted Caramel Cheese Cake Pyramid, accompanied
by a Chocolate Dipped Toffee Shortbread
The wine served with dinner is compliments
of Margie and Steve Krause.
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We can’t say
“thank you”enough.
Okay, one more time.
Thank you.
Hard work should never go unnoticed.
We salute Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
for their tireless efforts in making our
community a great place to live.
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WAYS TO SUPPORT COMO
FUND-A-NEED
Como’s educational and interpretive programs annually reach more than
600,000 children and adults – a student population that rivals Minnesota’s
ten largest school districts combined. Como is quickly becoming the
state’s leading provider of conservation education.
Your contribution to the Fund-A-Need at Travelers Sunset Affair
will help ensure that Como education programs remain free and
accessible for people of all ages by providing: camp scholarships, free
gardener and zookeeper talks, field trips for students, Sparky Shows and
classes in local recreation centers and libraries.
If you would like to make a donation to Fund-A-Need, you can mail it
prior to Travelers Sunset Affair to Como Friends, 1225 Estabrook Drive,
Saint Paul, MN 55103 or make a contribution the evening of the event.
During a short program at dinner, your Travelers Sunset Affair room host
will tell you more about how your support for Como Education will help
bridge the achievement gap.
BUTTERFLY RELEASE
Reserve your Monarch Butterfly today to release at Travelers Sunset
Affair! Butterflies are nature’s true “Global Adventurers,” migrating
thousands of miles, and pollinating plants across the globe. These
frequent fliers are critical to ecosystems everywhere, ensuring the survival
and biodiversity of many of the earth’s most amazing plants. Preserving
the wonders of the natural world is Como’s mission, too, and your
contribution will invest in conservation efforts at Como.
All participants will receive a certificate, color photo and Monarch fact
sheet. Feel free to reserve a butterfly in honor of a loved one – and we
will send the honoree a certificate.
Only 100 of Minnesota’s State Butterfly are available. The Butterfly
Release will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Skipper Garden, located next to
the Mill House on the north side of the Bird Yard. Just look for the
tent with the flying Monarchs!
Reserve yours today by calling Caroline Mehlhop at 651.487.8235 or
purchase one from a volunteer on the evening of Sunset Affair.
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AUCTION OVERVIEW
Travelers Sunset Affair will feature two Super Silent Auction packages
and a vast catalog of fantastic silent auction items.
The Super Silent Auction items are a Gorilla Forest Exclusive Preview
Party for 75, including a gorilla training demonstration, zookeeper
program, enrichment session and interpretive stations, along with
hors d’oeuvres compliments of D’Amico Catering; and an 8-day
adventure trip for two to Costa Rica, with stays near the La Paz Waterfall
Gardens, Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park, complete
with zip line experience and airfare.
BidPal electronic bidding devices will be used for the auctions. You
will receive your unit at registration. If you have any problems with the
bidding device, look for a volunteer wearing a flashing necklace or go to
the registration table for assistance.
Bidding on the Super Silent Auction items begins at 5:30 p.m. and
concludes at 8:10 p.m.
The Silent Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will close promptly
at 8:40 p.m.
Auction check-out will begin at 9:15 p.m. in Garden Safari Gifts. Visa,
MasterCard, American Express and Discover will be accepted.
Thank you for supporting
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
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HOW TO BID AND AUCTION RULES (THE FUN STUFF!)
• All bids must be placed through your BidPal device.
• Opening minimum bids are listed on your BidPal for each item &
bids must be raised in the dollar increments listed for each item.
• A bidder may purchase eligible items outright for the BUY IT NOW
price listed on your BidPal; the item purchased will be marked as
SOLD and bids will no longer be accepted for that item; BUY IT
NOW still requires the bidder to go through check-out procedures.
• When the auction ends, your BidPal device will list which items
you’ve won and for what amount.
• Remember, a bid is a legal contract to buy.
• No items are to be removed prior to full settlement.
• Inspect all items and read all descriptions and limitations before
purchasing.
• All items are sold as is.
• Every effort has been made to provide accurate information for
each item. Como Friends and its volunteers are not responsible
for descriptions, values, or authenticity of information supplied by
donors.
• There are no refunds or exchanges unless noted.
• Auction items may be substituted, withdrawn or added prior to the
event. Restrictions may apply.
• A portion of your purchase may be tax-deductible, but please consult your tax advisor before automatically deducting your purchase.
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AUCTION ITEMS
PREMIUM
10 Global Adventure iPad with Smart Cover
Value: $685
Donor: Anne and Litton Field
The newest iPad should be on the packing list for every “Global Adventurer.” The new retina display has four times more pixels than the
iPad 2, making colors vibrant, text razor sharp, and photos and videos
rich with detail. WI-FI ready and with 32GB of storage space, it’s all you
need to surf the net, play games, read bestsellers, watch videos, and
post pictures from your adventures. Green iPad smart cover included!
11 Madonna Tickets
Value: $490
Donor: Travelers, Rocco Altobelli
The Material Girl is on her way to Minnesota this fall, and we’ve got four
club level tickets at the Xcel Energy Center for Travelers Sunset Affair’s
winning bidder. Get your glam on before the November 4 concert with
two $20 gift certificates (to be used on two different services) at Rocco
Altobelli, and then get ready to Vogue!
12 Name One of the New Arctic Fox Kits
Value: Priceless
Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Aurora and Zephyr are the proud parents of nine new arctic fox kits, and
now it’s up to you to give one of their offspring a name that captures
the kit’s cultural heritage or off-the-charts cutes.
13 A Night with Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Value: $210
Donor: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Aquavit’s celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson is the youngest chef ever
to receive a three-star review from the New York Times. You’ll find out
why in this unforgettable cooking class taught by the Ethiopian-born,
Swedish-raised phenom, and owner of Red Rooster Harlem in New York
City and other restaurants. Samuelsson is the author of the new memoir
“Yes, Chef” and will be at Cooks of Crocus Hill on July 24, 2012 at 6:00
p.m. Sunset Affair winners will receive two tickets to this exclusive and
exquisite event. Includes Marcus Samuelson cookbook “The Soul of a
New Cuisine”.
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14 Twin Cities Live!
Value: Priceless
Donor: Hubbard Broadcasting
Be part of the studio audience with four hard-to-get “Twin Cities Live!”
tickets. See how television is made with a behind-the-scenes tour of the
studios at Hubbard Broadcasting.
15 Vintage Chic from BlackBlue
Value: $1,223
Donor: BlackBlue
Remake your man’s wardrobe at St. Paul’s hottest haberdashery, the
Selby-Dale boutique known for its cool cowboy shirts, hard-to-find retro
shoe brands, rugged denim and great customer service. Your wardrobe
rehab includes a Filson Westlake Waxed jacket, Red Wing Heritage Wabasha Chukka boots, an authentic pair of Levi’s 1947 raw selvage jeans,
a Duluth Pack Sportman’s Tote, and Gitman Bros. Vintage seersucker.
(Items can be exchanged for anything totaling the value of $1,223.)
16 Justin Morneau Suite
Value: $1,800
Donor: Justin and Krista Morneau
Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau and his wife Krista,
honorary co-chairs of the Campaign for Como, are sharing their luxury
suite in this unforgettable package. See the Minnesota Twins take on the
Chicago White Sox on September 14, 2012 with 16 guest passes, two
parking passes, and four guest passes (allows anyone that already has
a regular level ticket into the suite). The suite comes fully stocked with
$500 worth of snacks and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
17 Ladies Fashion Night at Salon Avé
Value: $2,500
Donor: Salon Avé
Glam it up on girls night out with a full fluff and buff for six at Salon Ave.
Their talented artists will pamper you with spa manicures, complete
makeup application (featuring Youngblood all natural mineral makeup),
a hair style/blowout and end the evening with a exciting photo shoot
custom-tailored to your group of friends! You will be leaving with your
photos and a gift bag compliments of Pavay® all natural organic skincare filled with the latest innovative nutrition for your skin! Full package
includes: Beauty makeover with hair and makeup, spa manicures, professional photo shoot, Pavay® gift bags, wine and hors d'oeuvres for 6!
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PREMIUM (CONTINUED)
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Amethyst Earrings
Value: $550
Donor: Studio C Designs
These 4.7 ctw amethyst gemstones are accented by 0.05 cts. diamonds
and set in 14k gold. The birthstone for February, these Studio C Design
earrings make a statement anytime of the year.
McGough is a proud sponsor of Sunset Affair
and the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
Building for the Next Generation
www.mcgough.com
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19 Wolf Training
Value: Priceless
Learn about what makes wolves so wonderful in this exclusive wolf
training session. Como’s zookeepers use enrichment items and operant
conditioning training to keep wolves Shy-anne and Denali healthy and
howling throughout the year. Tour for four must be before 10 a.m.
20 A Season of Great Performances at the
Children's Theatre Company
Value: $1,200
Donor: Children's Theatre Company
Enjoy a season pass for four to a year’s worth of family-friendly stage
productions, including Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch
Stole Christmas at the award-winning Children’s Theatre Company. The
2012-13 season includes the classic“Alice in Wonderland,” the premier
of the pirate musical “Bucaneers,” and “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.”
21 Bubba Watson Signed Pin Flag
Value: $400
Donor: Shane & Leslee Boyd, Travelers
Lefty golfing sensation Bubba Watson, winner of the 2012 Masters
Tournament, signed this 2012 Master’s pin flag, perfect for your sports
memorabilia collection. As a bonus, you’ll receive a sleeve of Titleist
ProV1 golf balls featuring The Travelers Championship logo.
22 New Refrigerator, or Grill, or...?
Value: $600
Donor: Warners’ Stellian
Family owned and operated for more than 50 years, Warners’ Stellian
provides an unmatched shopping experience with incomparable services at its seven store locations. Use this $600 gift certificate to remake
the kitchen of your dreams, set up the ultimate bar, or fire up a new grill.
23 Take Flight!
Value: $490
Donor: Stillwater Balloons, Sunset Affair Committee
Get ready for lift-off on a Global Adventure right on the St. Croix River—
a semi private hot air balloon excursion for two with Stillwater Balloons.
Make date-night a gravity-defying experience you’ll never forget.
(Flight certificates are nonrefundable, cannot be combined or replaced,
and are fully transferable.)
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PREMIUM (CONTINUED)
24 Have a Seat!
Value: $2,097
Donor: Traditions
Relax into this handsome Nichols and Stone leather club chair, a classic
style that harks back to hunting lodges and English gentleman’s clubs
—a must-have for every well-appointed man cave. (Sorry, bourbon and
cigars not included.)
ONLY COMO
100 Breakfast with a Zoo Keeper, Buzz and Neil
Value: Priceless
Como Zoo is earning national recognition for its progressive animal
training program, which uses positive reinforcement to encourage animals to participate in their own health care. In this private, behind-thescenes training session, you’ll see how Como zoo keepers use clicker
training and treats (like frozen lard) to keep Como’s twin polar bears
Neil and Buzz healthy and curious. This unforgettable family experience
includes breakfast in the Polar Bear Outpost, and your own questionand-answer session with one of Como’s aquatics zoo keepers. This experience is for anyone 12 years old and older. Must be scheduled before
10:00 a.m. and cannot be used between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
101 Pink-Painted Ostrich Egg
Value: Priceless
As rare as a Faberge egg, and an even better conversation piece, this
oversized egg was generously donated by Como Zoo’s Olive the ostrich
and painted in a palette of soft pinks by Amanda, Como’s most gifted
and talented orangutan.
102 Rise and Shine in the Conservatory
Value: $750
Enjoy a continental breakfast “under glass” in the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory’s 30,000 square foot greenhouse. This tour for 25 guests
will be hosted by Conservatory curator Tina Dombrowski, who will
explore the Conservatory’s history and the horticultural care that keeps
Como’s gardens looking great. A perfect package for book clubs,
garden groups, and anyone who’s wondered what it really takes to make
the Sunken Garden grow. This experience is available before the
Conservatory opens Monday through Thursday.
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103 Bonsai Basket
Value: $100
Donor: Garden Safari Gifts
Bring the beauty of Como’s Bonsai collection to your home with this
Conservatory-trained Bonsai tree and all the tools to you’ll need to keep
it growing strong: The Original Joyce Chen Unlimited Scissors, Bonsai
Pro healthy plant solution, and the book Bonsai School: The Complete
Course in Care, Training & Maintenance.
104 Private Bonsai Lesson
Value: $250
Donor: Michael L. Porcaro
Como has one of the top 10 public collections of Bonsai in North America, with more than 100 trees that will soon be on year-round display in
The Ordway Gardens. Minnesota Bonsai Society leader and long-time
Como volunteer Mike Porcaro will take you on a behind-the-scenes
tour of this beautiful collection, exploring the aesthetic traditions and
horticultural care that he uses to train these elegant potted trees. As a
bonus, you’ll also receive a Bonsai tree to take home!
105 Sparky Painting
Value: $150
Donor: Flo Dougherty
A celebrity and household name for nearly 60 years, Sparky likes to take
a break from the spotlight by relaxing behind the easel. This one-of-akind painting is framed for posterity, and comes with a glamour shot of
the artist herself.
106 Edible Garden Tour
Value: $250
Nothing’s greener than growing your own vegetables, and on this “Only
at Como” tour you’ll learn the tricks and techniques Como’s horticulturists use in the Chipotle Edible Garden to grow gorgeous vegetables,
fragrant herb gardens, and surprising combinations of flowers and fruits.
Perfect for every farmer’s market fan, this tour can be arranged on one
of the following dates and times August 18 - 9:30 a.m., September 2 10:30 a.m., September 7 at 1:00 p.m.
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ONLY COMO (CONTINUED)
107 Camp Como 6th-8th Graders
Value: $135
Como’s award-winning summer camp series takes middle-school
students behind-the-scenes of the Zoo and Conservatory, for a deeper
understanding of the earth’s amazing plants and animals. Choose from
wacky week-long experiences like “Yuckology” and “Survivor 102”, or
get your geek on with animal camps that connect kids with zookeepers
in Cats & Aquatics, or Apes, Giraffes & Zebras.
108 Camp Como Preschoolers
Value: $115
Named the Nickelodeon’s Parents Pick Winner for Best Summer Camp,
Como’s high-energy, hands-on preschool camps give kids their first
introduction to the wonders of the natural world. From cuddly weeklong
classes like “Zoo Babies,” to grimy, ground breaking fun like “In the
Dirt,” Como’s Preschool Camps are the perfect introduction to environmental education.
109 Children’s Basket
Value: $100
Donor: Garden Safari Gifts
Keep the kids learning all summer long with a smart assortment of
nature-themed toys and tools from Garden Safari Gifts: 4D Vision Frog
Anatomy Model, a Crystal Growing kit, a Soda Can Robug, and Binoculars with 100-ft light beam. Also included, Miombo Tumble Tower.
110 Emcee the Sparky Show
Value: Priceless
Share center stage with Minnesota’s most famous pinniped—Sparky the
Seal Lion! As the emcee, you’ll introduce Sparky to her devoted fans,
and take your place in a Minnesota tradition that’s lasted more than 50
years. Be sure to bring your video camera to capture your 15 minutes of
Como fame.
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111 Peter Leach Photography Lesson
Value: $350
Donor: Peter Leach
St. Paul artist Peter Leach was granted year-round access to the Como
Ordway Memorial Japanese Garden to create the photos for his 2010
exhibition “seen/unseen,” which was shown at the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory and in St. Paul sister city of Nagasaki, Japan. Now you can
learn the techniques Leach used to capture the essence of Como’s most
beloved exterior garden during a two-hour conversation and garden
tour for up to four people with the artist himself. A great gift for any
budding nature photographer, this offering also includes private access
to the Japanese Garden for this session, as well as a brief hard-hat tour
of the under-construction The Ordway Garden.
As a bonus, you’ll receive one of Leach's custom-framed originals of
the Japanese Garden, capturing the beauty of this sansui garden in the
spring of 2009.
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112 Japanese Tea Ceremony
Value: $320
Secure your reservation now to take part in one of Como’s traditional
Japanese Tea Ceremonies. You and seven guests can savor this zen-like
experience. Dates to be determined for 2013 season.
113 Painting by Cupid
Value: Priceless
Could Como Zoo’s Cupid be the next Keith Haring? Probably not, but
what do you expect from a penguin? Be the first on your block to own
this highly conceptual piece “footmade” by a very cute flightless bird.
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114 Dinner in Sunken Garden
Value: $1,267
Be the host of an unforgettable dinner for eight in the Sunken Garden,
Como’s most iconic room. A favorite setting for generations of weddings, this is a rare opportunity to wine and dine your favorite people in
Como’s most recognizable room. This two-hour rental is available after
public hours Monday through Thursday only.
115 Orangutan-Painted Ostrich Egg
Value: Priceless
In the wild, ostriches and orangutans don’t get a chance to collaborate,
but at Como Zoo, ostrich artist Olive and orangutan painter Amanda
teamed up to create this unique collector’s egg, decorated in a palette
of blue, perfect for any décor!
116 Birthday at Como
Value: $250
Party like an animal and leave the cleaning to us! Choose from six
unique party themes – each with live animal and/or plant visitors or
a personal tour of a featured animal exhibit. For children under four,
themes include “Reptiles,” “Buggy Birthday,” and “Botany and the
Beast”; children over four can choose from “Crazy About Cats,” “Party
with the Primates,” and “Polar Bears & Friends.” Como even provides
pizza and cake for your guests, so the only party planning you need to
think about is when to come!
117 Primate Basket
Value: $500
Donor: Vicki Scheunemann
Como Conservation Officer Vicki Scheunemann used to babysit for
gorillas and orangutans growing up in her house! Now she’s inviting
you and three guests (ages 16+) to hang out with a few of her favorite
primate friends, for a guided tour of the primate building and an opportunity to participate in the weekly primate enrichment activity. An
Orangutan plush and book is included as a memento of your tour. (Be
sure to ask about her the best way to diaper a baby gorilla.)
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118
Feed the Giraffes
Value: Priceless
Go behind-the-scenes to meet Como’s friendly herd of giraffes, gentle
giants who love eating romaine lettuce right out of your hand! Be sure
to bring your cameras for this private tour for ten.
119 School Classroom Visit
Value: $150
Como’s great education staff often go on the road to visit area schools
and libraries, and with this convenient package, we’ll come to a classroom or Scout group of your choosing. This unique Como “house call”
includes a visit from one of our traveling animal ambassadors such as
“Turkey” the parrot or the fabulous hissing cockroaches!
120 Painting by Harbor Seal
Value: Priceless
Donor: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, Carter Ave. Frame Shop
Harbor seal Ginger may be shy and retiring, but she’s bold in her choice
of colors in this abstract art, “fin-painted” especially for Sunset Affair.
Frame it up with a $50 gift certificate to Carter Avenue Frame Shop.
Named the best frame shop by Minnesota Monthly magazine, this St.
Anthony Park shop will help you create the perfect frame for this original
Como art—or for your own family memories.
121 Big Cat Tour
Value: $750
Donor: Lynette Palmgren and Marisa Paulat
Did you know that Como Zoo was the first zoo in North America—and
possibly the world—to successfully hand-raise Siberian tigers? That’s
just one of the fascinating facts about Como’s big cats you can learn
more about on this fascinating behind-the-scenes look at lions, tigers,
and what it takes to keep them healthy. You’ll also go home with a large
plush tiger. Must be 10 years old or older and expires April 1, 2013.
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UNIQUE ADVENTURES
200 Get your Paddle On!
Value: $870
Donor: Wilderness Inquiry
Paddle the sea kayakers' paradise of the Apostle Islands on the south
shore of Lake Superior, with two spots on Wilderness Inquiry’s signature
four-day Sea Kayak Trip (dates subject to availability). See sea caves,
sandy beaches, historic lighthouses, and sunken shipwrecks, and unforgettable sunsets. Kayaks, tents, group camping gear and all trail meals
are included.
201 Magnificent Megawatt Tour
Value: Priceless
Donor: Xcel Energy
Come see what makes St. Paul glow with a private, behind-the-scenes
tour for you and fourteen friends of Xcel Energy's combined cycle High
Bridge Powerplant along the Saint Paul’s historic Riverfront. After going online in 2008, this 530 megawatt facility was ranked the #2 plant in
the world.
202 Dinner at the Fire House
Value: Priceless
Donor: Diana Allen
Tuck in to a fabulous dinner for six prepared especially for you and your
guests by the best cook on the St. Paul Fire Department. The evening
includes a tour of the recently completed Fire Station #1 and its very
impressive green roof.
203 Above the Falls Sports
Value: $510
Donor: Above the Falls Sports
See Mark Twain’s Mississippi River from an entirely new perspective
during this four hour supper cruise tour for six people. You’ll pull ashore
for a meal (not included in the price), and work off your dessert as you
paddle one of the world’s great waterways.
204 Saint Paul Police Department
Value: Priceless
Donor: Saint Paul Police Department
Ride along with St. Paul’s Finest, for a four-hour glimpse of real-life police work. Winner must be at least 18 years old with a spotless criminal
record (required background check prior to ride-along).
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205 Kids Adventure Package
Value: $187
Donor: 3rd Lair, Afton Alps, Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, Three Rivers Park District, Wooddale Fun Zone
Rip it and roll it with this adventure package guaranteed to give your
young extreme sports enthusiast plenty of air time. Start with a gift
certificate for one private skateboard lesson and equipment rental at 3rd
Lair, then take it sky high at Sky Zone, with two certificates for one hour
of jump time. When winter rolls around try snowtubing at Afton Alps
with two certificates good for three hours of tubing, then spend a day
skiing at Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area at Three Rivers Park District
with two one-day lift tickets. Then enjoy 4 free admissions to the Wooddale Fun Zone.
206 Minnesota Boat Club
Value: $500
Donor: Minnesota Boat Club
Like the look of those Olympic Rowers in London this summer? Then
take your own team of 12 adults for two-hours of great exercise on a
Mississippi River rowing barge designed to teach newbies the basics.
Your instructors are coaches at the historic Minnesota Boat Club on
Raspberry Island, Minnesota’s oldest athletic organization.
207 Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge, Inc.
Value: $1,950
Donor: Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge, Inc.
Get mushing if you want to beat the other bidders for this memorable
three night lodge-to-lodge dogsled vacation for two with Wintergreen
Dogsled Lodge in Ely, “the dogsled capitol of the U.S.” This package
includes meals, lodging and guided dogsledding pulled by the world's
largest working kennel of pure-bred Canadian Inuit dogs. (Good for
select dates January to March 2013.)
208 Art Lover’s Bike Tour
Value: $400
Donor: Larry Englund
Experience St. Paul’s excellent collection of public art while getting
your exercise, too! This three-hour, 15-mile bike tour for you and seven
friends will explore several pieces along Summit Avenue and the Mississippi River, ending with wine and cheese on a rooftop deck overlooking
St. Paul’s skyline.
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209 Dodge Nature Center
Value: $295
Donor: Dodge Nature Center
Get back to nature in the middle of Mendota Heights with a two night
stay at the Dodge Nature Center’s Lilly Cabin. Built in the early 1930s by
John Lilly, Sr., the cabin has a main room, kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom, and indoor and outdoor fireplaces. A cozy retreat for anyone who
wants to be closer to nature, but not far from home, this quick getaway
package includes a one-year family membership to the Dodge Nature
Center, two Dodge Nature Center Golf Umbrellas, one Dodge Nature
Center Fleece Blanket.
Celebrating community
events can be powerful.
Xcel Energy is pleased to be part of the Como Park Zoo
and Conservatory 2012 Annual Sunset Affair, and the wonderful
community that makes it possible.
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UNIQUE ADVENTURES (CONTINUED)
210 Treehouse Dinner
Value: $900
Donor: David Carpenter, Jenifer Doherty, Sherry Fonseth-Lais, Charlie
Lais
Your childhood dreams, all grown up: Enjoy a four-course dinner for six
adults in a charming Stillwater Tree House, 14 feet above the ground!
The 400-square foot deck with circular staircase overlooks the incredible St. Croix River valley. Complete with Adirondack furniture, hanging
seats, fire pit, food prep area, running water, electricity, block and tackle
hoist, tiki lanterns, and a human powered elevator, it’s Stillwater’s version
of Swiss Family Robinson!
211 Double Dog Dare: Rappel from the Top of Ecolab
Value: $1,000
Donor: Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America
Do you have the guts to rappel from a skyscraper? It’s an off-the-wall
challenge, but if you’re tonight’s lucky winner, you’ll spend September
7th rapelling from the top of 22-story Ecolab Corporate Center in downtown Saint Paul. Must be 16 years or older; weigh 110 - 300 lbs.
ARTS & CULTURE
300 Curious Cat Hand-Painted Glass Panel
Value: $275
Donor: Dennis Nemoek and Associates
This colorful 20” x 40” hand-painted glass panel from Anna Studios captures the spirit of spring all year round, with birds, butterflies, blooming
flowers —and a very curious cat.
301 Elf The Broadway Musical
Value: $203
Donor: McGough Companies, Taher, Inc.
Get your jingle on with two tickets to the Ordway on December 12, 2012
to see “ELF: The Musical,” the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan
who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the
North Pole. Enjoy dinner with a $50 gift certificate to Forepaugh’s.
302 White Pelican Framed Photo and Photo Cards
Value: $160
Donor: Rieses Pieces Photography
White pelicans are reflected against marsh water in this peaceful framed
photograph, paired with a basket of photo greeting cards.
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303 Twin Cities Theater Lovers Package
Value: $262
Donor: Illusion Theater, Minnesota Fringe Festival, The Old Log Theater,
Chanhassen Dinner Theater
The Twin Cities enjoy the second-largest audience for live theater in
the U.S., and with this four-play package you can sample from a diverse
array of offerings. First, enjoy four vouchers to any show during the Minnesota Fringe Festival’s upcoming run from August 2-11. (Winner must
select performance by July 23, 2012.) Next, choose from an upcoming
Illusion Theater production through July 2013 with two gift certificates.
(Does not include Minneapolis Musical Theater performances.) Then
choose from a contemporary play or a classic comedy with two tickets at
the Old Log Theater in Excelsior. (Offer does not include meals, and is
not valid Saturdays or New Years Eve.) Then choose a show at Chanhassen Dinner Theater with a pair of complimentary "show only" tickets for
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening performance. (Dinner may
be purchased for and additional cost.)
304 The Wildcat Sanctuary
Value: $80
Donor: The Wildcat Sanctuary
Located in Sandstone, Minnesota, The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) provides
a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the
captive wildlife crisis. Help spread the word about this important Minnesota conservation partner with this Wildcat Sanctuary basket complete
with a sweatshirt, stuffed animal, and postcards featuring some of the
125 large cats that have found a better home at TWS.
305 Culture Vulture Special: the MIA’s “Rembrandt,” and opening
night at Minnesota Dance Theater and Dinner
Value: $162
Donor: Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minnesota Dance Theater and
Dance Institute, Monte Carlo
Vincent van Gogh revered Rembrandt's ability to say things "for which
no words exist in any language," and you’ll see what he meant with
four vouchers to see the Minneapolis Institute of Arts “Rembrandt in
America” exhibit, the largest selection of the old master’s paintings ever
assembled in America. (Must be used by September 7, 2012). Next, see
the curtain rise on opening night of the Minnesota Dance Theater’s “The
Enchantment:12 Dancing Princesses” on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 8
p.m. End the evening by raising a glass at the Monte Carlo or Rachel’s,
with $25 gift certificates to each.
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306 Como's Japanese Garden
Value: $150
Donor: Peter Leach
St. Paul artist Peter Leach was granted access to the Ordway Gardens
to create the photos for his “seen/ unseen” exhibition. This spring 2009
scene captures the beauty of this sansui garden.
307 Chamber of Commerce
Value: $450
Donor: Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s goal is to help businesses in the area be more competitive by promoting economic growth
throughout the region. This package entitles the top-bidder to one year
of “entrepreneur” level membership.
308 Zebra-Print Vases
Value: $275
Donor: Blasted Art
This pair of sand-blasted zebra-print glass vases from Blasted Art will
give wild flowers an even wilder look.
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Romantic Rice Park Package
Value: $569
Donor: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, The Saint Paul Hotel, St.
Croix Chocolate
Take your best buddy to see Buddy the accidental elf take the stage
in the production of “Elf: The Musical” with a voucher for two tickets
and a backstage tour during the musical’s Ordway run, December 6-30.
(Excludes Friday, Saturday, and Holiday performances.) Spend the night
at the historic Saint Paul Hotel, with deluxe overnight accommodations
for two people, and dinner for two (up to $100) in the St. Paul Grill.
(Gratuity not included; change will not be given in either cash or certificate re-issue.) We’ll make this deal even sweeter with a romantic box of
chocolate from St. Croix Chocolate.
310 Songs of My Families Book
Value: $40
Donor: Kelly Fern
This memoir follows Kelly Fern’s 37-year odyssey as a Korean adoptee
who came to Minnesota in 1971, and returned to Korea in 2007 to meet
the family she never knew. Signed by the author, with an accompanying
documentary about Fern’s fascinating family story.
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311 Kaleidoscope Collage
Value: $150
Donor: Ruth Lais
This unique 19"x11.5"collage captures birds and blooming flowers in a
multi-media format made of paper, wood, clay, leaves, paint, and glass.
312 Classics by David
Value: $500
Donor: Classics by David
From baby portraits, to senior pictures, to the moments before a
couples says “I do,” award-winning photographer David Hyttsten knows
how to capture a classic. This certificate includes a pre-portrait design
consultation as well as a customized portrait session with the photographer. Sessions range from $250 and up depending on location and
travel; the balance of your certificate can be applied toward portraits.
313 The Book of Mormon
Value: $640
Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais, Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza
The winner of nine Tony awards, including “Best Musical,” “The Book of
Mormon” is coming to the Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theater in February.
Find out why critics are calling it “God’s favorite musical” with two main
floor seats (Row H, seats 9 and 10) to the February 7, 7:30 p.m. performance, plus two $20 gift cards from Black Sheep Pizza, for a post-performance coal-fired pizza.
314 Flower Show Framed Photograph
Value: $75
Donor: Rieses Pieces Photography
Star-gazer lilies are a specialty of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory,
and this framed print captures these gorgeous blooms a recent the
Sunken Garden Flower Show.
315 “Lone Wolf” Photo
Value: $135
Donor: Northern Lights Greyhound Adoption, Calhoun Beach Framing
Feel the call of the wild in this arresting up-close portrait of a wolf.
Frame it up with a $25 gift certificate from Calhoun Beach Framing
(expires Jan. 19, 2013).
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316 Batman Live!
Value: $333
Donor: Xcel Energy Center
Holy Hollywood, Batman! For the first time in DC Comics history, see
Batman, the world's most popular DC Super Hero, as you've never seen
him before, in an all-new, live-action arena adventure. You’ll receive four
tickets to an Xcel Energy Center event suite for the Friday, September
13 (7:30 p.m.) performance of Batman Live - World Arena Tour, a multimillion dollar stage production of unprecedented scale and a must-see
for families and Batman fans everywhere. Come on to the Bat Cave!
There's not a moment to lose!
CHILDREN’S
400 Wells Fargo Pony
Value: $150
Donor: Wells Fargo
Based on the actual horses used by Wells Fargo’s express agents,
this large plush pony and three smaller steeds belong in every wellequipped stable of stuffed animals.
401 American Girl
Value: $105
Donor: American Girl
“American Girl of the Year McKenna Brooks uses her strengths to turn
challenges into triumphs—in the gym and at school.” Your daughter will
do double-flips when you bring home this year’s acrobatic American Girl
doll, and accompanying book.
402 Dress Your American Girl
Value: $85
Donor: Jan Kurhajetz
Your American Girl doll will be all dressed to go to ZooBoo with this
sweet selection of homemade doll clothes. Take her to celebrate
ZooBoo’s 25th anniversary in this polar bear Halloween costume with
trick-or-treat bag. Tuck her in for the night in cozy PJs, bunny slippers,
and a robe.
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403 For the Future Naturalist
Value: $186
Donor: The Raptor Center, Dodge Nature Center, Science Museum of
Minnesota, Key's Café & Bakery
The perfect cure for Nature Deficit Disorder: a one-year family membership to the Dodge Nature Center, four admissions to a weekend
“Raptors of Minnesota” program at The Raptor Center, and four combo
vouchers at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Stop for pie on the way
home with a $20 gift card at Key’s Café & Bakery.
404 The Red Balloon
Value: $81
Donor: The Red Balloon and Friend of Como
Introduce your favorite baby to Babar, a Global Adventurer of elephantine proportions, with this sweet starter-set of board books including,
Babar and His Family, B is for Babar: An Alphabet Book, The Red Ballon, Sally's Great Balloon Adventure, and Balloons Over Broadway. Continue reading with a $10 gift certificate to Red Balloon also included.
Good things start
with a vibrant
community
When people care, it shows. Members of this community cared
enough to put time and effort into making this event happen.
And today, lifefor everyoneheregot a littlebit richer. Isn’t that
thebest kind of wealth?
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, you’veenriched our
community.
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CHILDREN'S (CONTINUED)
405 Manhattan Toy Tea Party Guests
Value: $140
Donor: Manhattan Toy
Any little girl would love to invite this fascinating assortment of Manhattan Toy favorites to her next tea party. Guests include Maja Mermain &
Monty Manta Ray, Dani & Drusilla Dragonfly, Groovy Girl Doll "Galexia"
Plus Vavoom Velocity.
406 Family Fun for Four
Value: $350
Donor: Minnesota Children's Museum, Stages Theatre Company, Izzy's
Ice Cream Café, Candyland, Wooddale Fun Zone, Valley Fair
Get some negative g’s with your vitamin D this summer by taking your
family of four for a full day of thrills at Valley Fair. Whether you twist the
Corkscrew or ride the Wave, you’ll love Upper Midwest’s biggest theme
park. Four general admission tickets valid through September 3, 2012.
Then take advantage of tickets for four to the Minnesota Children’s Museum, four free admissions to the Wooddale Fun Zone, and four tickets
to see “Seussical” at Stages Theater Company. (Reservations required,
show ends August 5, 2012). Cap it off with a $25 gift card to Candyland
and four single cake or sugar cones at Izzy’s Ice Cream Café.
407 Baby Girl Gifts
Value: $90
Donor: Pacifier, Janel Russell Design, Perseus Books Group
Gift your latest granddaughter with this pink and pretty assortment of
baby items: a Mother and Child onesie, sleeper, and snap cardigan (size
3 months), a $25 gift card to Pacifier, a sweet wooden giraffe and the
bedtime story, “Starry Night, Hold Me Tight.”
408 Miniature Menagerie
Value: $82
Donor: Safari LTD
Start your own menagerie of museum quality miniatures with this five
species ark, which includes the Elephant, Tiger, Gorilla Silverback,
Hippo, and Panda.
409 Lily Doll and Outfit
Value: $75
Dress up this lovely Lily Doll for your next day at the beach. This soft cotton doll is a perfect playmate for the style-conscious toddler.
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410 Monkey Basket
Value: $95
Donor: Stephen Josesph, Inc.
Reduce your kid’s carbon footprint with this cheeky little monkey lunchbag, backpack and eco-friendly drink bottle. This cute-as-a-button gift
basket includes a picture frame, socks, penny pal, key chain and key pen.
411 Arts and Crafts
Value: $43
Donor: Treadle Yard Goods and Perseus Books Group
Get your glue gun out and go to town on the fun craft projects in this
“Rock Your Style” book. Perfect for the crafty teen, this package includes
a $20 gift certificate at Treadle Yard Goods, and an Alexander Calder
sticker art shapes book for added inspiration.
412 Kidcapers Portraits
Value: $350
Donor: Kidcapers Portraits
Capture your kids in all their freckled, gap-toothed glory with a photo sitting at Kidcapers, a portrait studio that understands that kids don’t like to
sit still for the camera. This package entitles you to one portrait session,
two 8 x 10 prints, and one efile.
413 Fairy Princess Package
Value: $200
Donor: Sherry Fonseth-Lais
A baby tutu and tiara, perfect for your littlest princess. Your fairy godmother also packed a hand-made fleece blanket, scrapbook, toy box,
magnet board and “The Very Fairy Princess” book, perfect for bedtime.
414 For the Future Biologist
Value: $169
Donor: Perseus Books Group, Science Museum of Minnesota
Enrich your grade-schoolers’ science curriculum with a year-long household membership at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Includes, The
Octonauts and the Great Ghost Reef, Wendy the Wide-Mouthed Frog,
Calm Down, Boris!, Moonlight Animals, and A Fun Fact Puzzle.
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415 Science Museum and Belwin Conservancy
Value: $252
Donor: Belwin Conservancy and Science Museum of Minnesota
The perfect combo pack for the natural scientist: a one-year supporting
membership to Afton’s 1,400 acre Belwin Conservancy and eight combo
vouchers to the Science Museum of Minnesota. Vouchers may be
redeemed for general admission and access to the Omnitheater—does
not include special exhibits.
416 Kid’s Scoot Bike from Bicycle Chain
Value: $100
Donor: Bicycle Chain
With this racy red and blue scoot bike, even a 2-year-old can be a big
kid and glide around the neighborhood on two wheels. This pedal-free
bike frame teaches toddlers how to balance without training wheels—a
rolling start for your future road racer!
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BUTTERFLY RELEASE
Monarch butterflies are waiting
in the wings, ready to take flight
at travelers sunset affair: global adventure.
Reserve your butterfly today! Butterflies are nature’s true
“Global Adventurers,” migrating thousands of miles, and
pollinating plants across the globe. These frequent fliers
are critical to ecosystems, ensuring the survival and
biodiversity of the earth’s most amazing plants. Preserving
the wonders of the natural world is Como’s mission, too,
and your contribution will support conservation programs
at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
Sponsor a $50 butterfly in memory of a loved one, in
honor of a special occasion or as a fun way to make a wish.
Participants will receive a commemorative Monarch
package, which includes a certificate, Monarch fact sheet and
photo – and we will also send a certificate to your honoree!
Reserve your Monarch Butterfly today – only 100 are
available! Call 651.487.8229 or purchase one from a
volunteer the evening of Sunset Affair.
The Butterfly Release will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Skipper
Garden, located next to the Mill House on the north side
of the Bird Yard. Just look for the tent with the flying Monarchs!
SUPER SILENT AUCTION PACKAGES:
ADVENTURE TRAVEL TO COSTA RICA
Value: $8,000
Waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, wildlife, beaches,
zip lines, kayaking and spa living – all in one trip!
Find out the meaning of “pura vida” as you explore Costa
Rica’s unrivaled rainforests and volcanic springs on an 8-day
adventure especially created for Travelers Sunset Affair.
You’ll spend two nights at the renowned Peace Lodge located
on the grounds of the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, one of Costa
Rica’s natural wonders. From there, you’ll venture to The
Springs Resort and Spa for spectacular views of the Arenal
Volcano from a trail in the tree tops and a breathtaking
zip line adventure. During your two-night stay, you can shoot
the rapids and rejuvenate at the spa. The surfer’s paradise
of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast is your final stop, where you’ll
spend two nights in luxury at the Alma del Pacifico, near the
world-famous Manuel Antonio National Park.
This unforgettable vacation package for two includes all
lodging, in country travel, airfare (120,000 FlexPoints),
a zip line experience and river kayak trek.
Compliments of Schulke Travel, US Bank FlexPerks and
Rico Tours.
EXCLUSIVE GORILLA FOREST PREVIEW
Value: Priceless
You can be one of the first to meet our new Gorillas and
experience this stunning new habitat!
Como Zoo has been a leader in
primate care for five decades,
and visitors will soon see that
commitment to conservation in
Gorilla Forest, an immersive new
habitat for our western lowland
gorillas, set to open to the public
in June 2013.
This exclusive preview party
is ideal for a client or employee
appreciation party, birthday
bash or anniversary celebration. Your group of up to 75
guests can gather at the glass for eye-to-eye, up close and
personal views of Como’s gorillas, while enjoying
hors d’oeuvres compliments of D’Amico Catering.
This once-in-a-lifetime package also includes a gorilla
training demonstration, zookeeper program, enrichment
session and interpretive stations.
The package must be used during May 2013 at a date
mutually agreed upon by Como Park Zoo and
Conservatory, D’Amico Catering and the winning bidder.
The Exclusive Gorilla Forest Preview is provided compliments
of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory and D’Amico Catering.
TITLE SPONSOR
PRESENTING SPONSOR
TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
MARKETING
PRINTING
TRAVEL PARTNERS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Thank you to our very generous sponsors
who make Travelers Sunset Affair possible.
417 Animal Basket
Value: $50
Donor: Lynette Palmgren
A perfect birthday gift for the toddler in your life—a funny monkey
basket filled with two animal books, animal crackers, and a polar bear
puzzle.
418 Family Fun and Fright
Value: $265
Donor: Frightmares at Buck Hill, Vertical Endeavors, Sonny’s Ice Cream,
Let’s Dish!
I scream, you scream—then let’s go out for ice cream! This scary fun
family package includes four tickets to Frightmares at Buck Hill (valid
October 5, 6, 12, or 13), a family day pass and rentals at Vertical Endeavors, and $25 worth of “Sonny Money” at Crema Café, the home of
Sonny’s Ice Cream. Too tired to cook when you get home? Use the $25
gift certificate to Let’s Dish in Edina to create an oven-ready meal for
your hungry kids.
419 Little Boy Basket
Value: $186
This hand-made fleece blanket is perfect for bundling up a little boy,
while baby lotion and bath soap, magnet board, two books, a sun visor,
and scrapbook will help accessorize his diaper table.
420 Baby Package
Value: $110
Keep a baby really busy with this smart assortment of developmentally
appropriate softies for infants. This package includes a Whoozit Wiggle
Ball, a Starz Whoozit, a Skwish, Ziggles, Alien Stacking Shapes, and a
"Where’s the Bone?" activity book, all from Manhattan Toys.
421 Ride the Rails with Choo Choo Bob
Value: $300
Donor: Choo Choo Bob's, Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum
All aboard for an unforgettable birthday party package for eight—plus
$50 of merchandise —at Choo Choo Bob’s, the favorite destination of
the Twin Cities’ Thomas the Tank Engine fans. Also included, a yearlong family membership at the Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum at
Bandana Square and merchandise from their gift shop.
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422 Collection of Animal Adventure Books
Value: $75
Donor: Waterfall Ridge Publishing Co.
Sow the seeds for a lifelong love of nature with these five children’s
books, all starring animal adventurers: The Great Caterpillar Adventure,
The Great Bird Adventure, Bushy Tail Squirrel's First Day Out, Wally the
Walleye, and Wally the Walleye Meets Peter the Pike.
423 Paddle Boat & Pizza Party
Value: $100
Donor: Black Bear Crossings on the Lake
Turn a simple summer day into one your kids will always remember with
a one-hour rental of two paddle boats taking off from Blackbear Crossing on the Lake in the Historic Como Lakeside Pavilion. When you’re
paddled out, tie up to enjoy two complimentary pizzas and two pitchers
of soda. Expires on September 3, 2012.
424 Mall of America Family Fun Pack
Value: $265
Donor: Mall of America
What’s the only Minnesota attraction that has more annual visitors than
Como? The Mall of America. This package includes four tickets to Nickelodeon Universe, Sea Life Aquarium, Moose Mountain Adventure Golf,
and Ghostly Gangplank Ropes and Adventure course. There’s also an
MOA coupon book when Mom needs some “Me Time.”
425 Pedal Car
Value: $315
Donor: Sears Imported Autos
Hot Wheels! This pedal-powered import is perfect for the preschooler
on the move.
ESPECIALLY FOR MEN
500 Protect Your Wheels
Value: $125
Donor: Abra Auto Body and Glass
Make your wheels hot again with this gift basket full of buff and shine,
Roseville Abra Auto Body and Glass $100 dent repair gift certificate and
car care product bucket.
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501 Special Occasion Starter Kit
Value: $111
Donor: Bibelot, Lexington Floral, Café Latte, and Haskell's, The Wine
People!
Flowers, baubles, chocolate and wine—so many ways to win her heart!
Pick out the perfect gift with a $25 gift certificate at Bibelot, order a
bouquet with a $20 gift certificate at Lexington Floral, and bring home
a decadent dessert from Café Latte. Also included, a one-year membership to Bacchus, the Minnesota Wine Society.
502 M-Clip and Collectors Coins
Value: $230
Donor: Janel Russell, Stebgo Metals, Inc.
The M-Clip Money Clip is a multi-patented product designed to hold
cash and credit card more securely and with less bulk than any other
money clip or wallet on the market. Also included, two fine silver eagle
collectors coins in cases.
503 J. Novachis
Value: $200
Donor: J. Novachis
Enjoy a $200 shopping spree at this fine men’s clothier located at Edina’s
very stylish 50th and France. This package includes a pair of life-changing socks you won’t find anywhere else in Minnesota.
504 Car Care Basket
Value: $175
Donor: Bob Palmgren
Enjoy a complete line of Lube-Tech products designed to clean and
shine every surface of your car.
505 Become a Brew Master!
Value: $150
Donor: Northern Brewer
Forget your troubles, c’mon get hoppy with this Deluxe Beer Starter Kit
from Northern Brewer. With these top of the line tools you’ll be on your
way to better beer right out of the box.
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ESPECIALLY FOR MEN (CONTINUED)
506 Anniversary Package
Value: $235
Donor: Angelic Beauty, LLC, Roseville Visitors Association, Luci Restaurants
Get dewy-eyed again, with this Anniversary Special complete with a
one-hour Angelic Tranquility Facial, one dozen roses with delivery, and
$75 gift certificate good for a candle-lit dinner for the two of you at
Ristorante Luci or Luci Ancora.
507 Renew Your Ride!
Value: $125
Donor: Abra Auto Body and Glass
Make your wheels hot again with this gift basket full of buff and shine,
Roseville Abra Auto Body and Glass $100 dent repair gift certificate and
car care product bucket.
508 Dress Shirt
Value: $150
Donor: Judd Frost Clothiers
Experience the best in bespoke style with this gift certificate for a
custom-made men’s dress shirt from Wayzata’s renowned Judd Frost
Clothiers.
509 Fishing Starter Kit
Value: $146
Donor: Joe’s Sporting Goods, Jackie Sticha
Give a kid a fish and he holds his nose—teach a kid to fish and you’ve
got a boat buddy for life. This introductory tackle box comes complete
with a mini digital scale, barrel swivel, fishing license holder, Rapala
Husky Jerk bait, Rattlin Rapala bait, Grubs bait, fishing line, and Snap-on
Bobber assortment. And with this Shimano Stimula Graphite Composite
rod and reel combo, the big ones won’t get away. Special bonus: The
Bill Dance Advantage—a screwdriver, knife, pliers and flashlight in one!
510 Full Car Detail
Value: $169
Donor: Kline Volvo
Get that new car feel again with a full car detail, including cleaning and
shampooing at Kline Volvo.
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511
Manly Wine Basket
Value: $100
Donor: Janel Russell, Haskell's, The Wine People!
Real men drink wine with this manly package which includes a tool box,
bottles of wine. Also, includes a one-year membership in Bacchus – The
Minnesota Wine Society.
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Super Recycler Toro Lawn Mower
Value: $559
Donor: The Toro Company
Toro’s Super Recycler Lawn Mower (model 20099) sports a “Personal
Pace” system with a rear wheel drive that automatically senses and
adapts to your walking speed. With a warranty to start on two pulls for
the first five years, a clean running “Smart Start” engine, your grass has
never looked greener.
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SPORTS & RECREATION
600 Bring the Country Club Home
Value: $326
Donor: Par Aide
Put the finishing touch on your home putting green with this bright red
Par Aide Ball Washer, complete with pipe, base, and towel. Known and
preferred by golfers the world over!
601 Town & Country Club Golf and Dinner
Value: $325
Donor: Nancy and Russ Nelson
See where Minnesota golf got its start when you play 18 holes with
Nancy and Russ Nelson at St. Paul’s Town & Country Club, founded in
1893. Relax after the day’s round with dinner at the club. (Offer valid
through summer 2012.)
602 Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Twins V. Cleveland
Value: $282
Donor: HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd.
Enjoy four club level tickets—plus a parking pass—to see the Twins take
on the Cleveland Indians Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at 1:10 p.m.
603 Wheaties Gift Pack
Value: $100
Donor: General Mills
Bruce Jenner, star of the 1976 Olympic games and step-father to the
Kardashians, signed this special collector’s edition of Wheaties, the
Breakfast of Champions. Watch more record-breakers at the Summer
Games in London while sporting your Wheaties T-shirt, Wheaties Fuel
Hat, and Wheaties Fuel Water Bottle.
604 Tanner's Brook Golf Club
Value: $280
Donor: Tanner's Brook Golf Club and Gerarld G. Adams
Golf Forest Lake’s picturesque Tanner's Brook Golf Club designed by
former PGA Tour play Dave Tentis of White Bear Lake. This package
includes a foursome of golf, two golf carts, a $50 gift card for food and
beverage and a Tanner’s Brook hat, golf balls, and tees.
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605 Bowling Party
Value: $600
Donor: Park Tavern
Strike it big with a bowling party for up to 40 people at the Park Tavern
in St. Louis Park. Bowling shoes included! (Advance reservations required. Maximum 6 lanes. Minimum 6 people per lane and party time
up to 2 hours.)
606 Balance For Life
Value: $160
Donor: Balance for Life
Hone your handicap with this golf swing assessment and fitness training
session at Arden Hill’s Balance for Life. Work with a golf fitness trainer
to identify muscle imbalances or mechanics that may be hurting your
game, and go home with personalized exercises to use with a complimentary stretch-out strap.
607 Nature Valley Gift Pack
Value: $75
Going on a global adventure? Bring along this Nature Valley gift pack
to keep you going on the trails. You’ll receive two Nature Valley shirts,
along with a Nature Valley-branded collapsible water bottles, socks, lip
balm, a hat, mini flashlights and other great Nature Valley gear. You’ll
also get some delicious Nature Valley product, and coupons for more
great granola goodness.
608 Canterbury Park
Value: $100
Donor: Canterbury Park
Bets are on for a great day at the races at Canterbury Park, Minnesota's
premier entertainment destination, featuring live horse racing and
year round Casino Games, Poker and Simulcast Racings. This package
includes reserved clubhouse seating, complimentary admission and
programs for four, and dining for four at the clubhouse buffet. Must be
used during the 2012 Live Race Meet: May 18 - Sept. 3. Not valid on any
premium days.
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SPORTS & RECREATION (CONTINUED)
609 Nice Ride
Value: $100
Donor: Nice Ride
Grab the summer by the handlebars and curb that carbon footprint with
a complimentary one-year subscription to Nice Ride, the Twin Cities’
public bike sharing system. You can pedal from some of the coolest corners in Minneapolis and St. Paul in seconds with a convenient Nice Ride
key. Package comes complete with complimentary Nice Ride T-shirt,
socks, and cycling cap.
610 Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Twins vs. Royals
Value: $240
Donor: Scott Dongoske
Enjoy four tickets to see the Minnesota Twins take on the Kansas City
Royals on Thursday, September 13 at 7:10 pm.
611 Pool and Yacht Club
Value: $1,400
Donor: Pool and Yacht Club
Located on the shores of the mighty Mississippi in Lilydale, the Pool
and Yacht club calls itself “the best kept secret in the Twin Cities.” Enjoy
a one year membership with all its privileges. (Certificate MUST be redeemed within 60 days of issue. One-year Complimentary Membership
available only once per household.)
612 GolfTec
Value: $225
Donor: GolfTec and Lynette Palmgren
Fine tune your golf game with this gift certificate for a 90-minute swing
analysis from GolfTEC. Also included, a book on golf basics, a divot
tool, and golf balls to make par.
613 Party Deck with the St. Paul Saints
Value: $350
Donor: Saint Paul Saints
Enjoy the Saints’ Party Deck at an upcoming game. With space for 8
-12 people, you and your guests will be treated to hot dogs, popcorn,
peanuts, and beverages—plus, you’ll see your group’s name in lights on
the Saints’ video board. This package is good for a 2012 game and is
subject to availability.
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614 Hit the Slopes!
Value: $138
Donor: Lutsen Mountains
Take to the slopes with two one-day lift tickets at Minnesota’s first and
most beloved ski resort, Lutsen Mountain. From bunny hills to doubleblack diamonds, Lutsen’s long runs suits skiers of every stripe.
615 Harley-Davidson Chic
Value: $267
Donor: St. Paul Harley-Davidson
Women are the fastest-growing segment of the motorcycle market, buying more than 100,000 hogs a year. Outfit your own trailblazer with this
Harley-Davidson leather women’s backpack, t-shirt and sweatshirt. I am
woman, hear me roar!
616 Jawaahir Dance Company & The Cassandra School
of Middle Eastern Dance
Value: $280
Donor: Jawaahir Dance Company & The Cassandra School of Middle
Eastern Dance
Teaching Middle Eastern and belly dancing for thirty years, the Jawaahir
Dance Company will get you in the groove. This package includes two
gift certificate, each valid is for a 10-week session of beginning belly
dance classes.
617 Southview Country Club
Value: $600
Donor: Southview Country Club
Sam Snead once commented that Southview has the nicest greens in
this part of the country (many believe it still does). Jim Turnesa proclaimed Southview "as nice a course as I've ever played." Now you can
write your own review with one round of 18 holes at Southview Country
club for your foursome, plus a cart.
618 Twins vs. Yankees
Value: $392
Donor: Space Center
Root, root, root for the home team in four of the best seats at Target
Field on September 25 to see the Twins take on the New York Yankees.
See the spectacle from the first row behind the Twins dugout closest to
home plate.
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SPORTS & RECREATION (CONTINUED)
619 Oak Marsh Golf Club
Value: $76
Donor: Oak Marsh Golf Club
Enjoy 18 holes at Oak Marsh Golf Club for two, anytime. Marsh and
wetlands come into play on 13 of the holes in this beautiful par 70 in
Oakdale. (Expires October 31, 2012.)
620 Horseback Riding and More
Value: $210
Donor: HHH Ranch, Northern Lights Greyhound Adoption, Calhoun
Beach Framing
Saddle up for an afternoon on horseback, riding the lovely trails of
Dakota County’s Lebanon Hills Regional Park. This one-person package
includes a saddle bag lunch, and a horse photo, perfect for framing
with your $25 gift certificate at Calhoun Beach Framing. (Calhoun Beach
Framing Expires Jan. 19, 2013)
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621 Find Your Balance at CorePower Yoga
Value: $159
Donor: CorePower Yoga
From hot yoga to vinyasa, CorePower Yoga has a full complement of
classes suited for all ages and experience levels. With this pass, you’ll
have unlimited access to all of CorePower’s offerings for a full month.
622 Clay Matthews Autographed Cereal Box
Value: $50
Explosive Green Bay Packers playmaker Clay Matthews autographed
this Wheaties Fuel champion box.
623 Vikings vs. Bears Tickets
Value: $256
Donor: Space Center
See Da Bears take on the Vikings on December 9th. You’ll have two
great seats in section 108 on the home side of the field, right above the
30 yard line.
624 Golf at Cragun's
Value: $380
Donor: Cragun’s Golf Resort and Conference Center
Named one of Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play,” Cragun’s 5-star
Legacy course is midwest golf at its best. This 40 percent discount for a
foursome includes the use of a GPS golf cart.
625 Arthur Murray Dance Studio Minneapolis
Value: $129
Donor: Arthur Murray Dance Studio Minneapolis
Whether you want to waltz at a wedding, or tango till morning, this one
week membership to Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Minneapolis will
get your feet moving. You’ll receive one introductory lesson, one group
lesson, one practice lesson, and one follow-up private lesson. This
membership must be used at the Minneapolis location.
626 Twins vs. White Sox Tickets
Value: $188
Donor: Western Bank
Enjoy summer in the city with four Diamond Box section Twins tickets to
see Minnesota vs. the Chicago White Sox on July 30, 2012.
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GETAWAY
700 St. Croix Casino Danbury
Value: $100
Donor: St. Croix Casino Danbury
We've got your game! Whether your preference is slots, blackjack, roulette, craps or poker, St. Croix Casino Danbury has what you're looking
for. Enjoy a hotel and dining package includes a one-night stay at the St.
Croix Casino Danbury Hotel and two $10 dining discounts coupons.
701 Eagles on the River, Inc.
Value: $150
Donor: Eagles on the River, Inc.
Beautiful Wabasha, Minnesota, has become a hot spot for bald eagle
spotters, where the majestic birds soar along the river bluffs. Be sure to
bring your binoculars during your one night stay at Eagles on the River,
where you can relax in a jacuzzi after a long day of bird-watching.
702 Light House Bed & Breakfast
Value: $214
Donor: Light House Bed & Breakfast and Minnesota Historical Society
Built in 1892, the Two Harbors Lighthouse is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. During your one-night stay on the beautiful
shores of Lake Superior, you can contribute to the historic preservation
of this working landmark as an Assistant Lighthouse Keeper. Also included, four free admission passes from the Minnesota Historical Society,
valid for more than twenty historic sites including Split Rock Lighthouse.
703 The Covington Inn
Value: $185
Donor: The Covington Inn
The Covington Inn is one of America's few floating bed and breakfasts, buoyed and buffered by the Mississippi River. Its riverside setting
soothes and captivates. Enjoy a one-night stay in the Riverview Suite,
Sunday-Thursday. Expires July 2013.
704 Best Western White Bear Country Inn and Rudy's Redeye
Grill
Value: $120
Donor: Best Western White Bear Country Inn and Rudy's Redeye Grill
Get away close to home with this one-night stay at the Best Western
White Bear Country Inn and a $20 gift certificate to Rudy’s Redeye Grill.
(Not valid Saturdays, New Year’s Eve, or during special events.)
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705 Larsmont
Value: $550
Donor: Jill Sadler
Inspired by traditional Scandinavian fishing villages, the Larsmont Cottages of Lakes Superior are tucked away in 40 acres of private woods,
south of Two Harbors, MN, with 1,300 feet of Lake Superior beachfront
shoreline. Accommodations include 1 bedroom, 2 nights, sleeps 4, living room w/Queen Sofa Sleeper, Gas Fireplace, Kitchen, Dining, One
bedroom King Bed, 1 1/2 baths with whirlpool bath, Lakeside patio.
Select weeks from Dec 2012 – May 2013, Sunday – Thursday evenings
(subject to availability). Resort has indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, wood
burning sauna and massage (added cost).
706 St. Croix Casino Danbury
Value: $100
Donor: St. Croix Casino Danbury
We've got your game! Whether your preference is slots, blackjack, roulette, craps or poker, St. Croix Casino Danbury has what you're looking
for. Enjoy a hotel and dining package includes a one-night stay at the St.
Croix Casino Danbury Hotel and two $10 dining discounts coupons.
707 Play and Stay at Grand Casino
Value: $160
Donor: Grand Casino
Enjoy a one night stay in a Jacuzzi Suite and $20 off any food venue
(Expires 12/2012. May not be used with other coupons). Tax, Alcohol
and Gratuity not included. Grand Rewards Membership is required to
use any of the certificates. Valid Sunday – Thursday only, at Mille Lacs or
Hinckley Properties and subject to availability.
708 Romantic Renaissance Festival Weekend
Value: $295
Donor: Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Perseus Books Group, Friend of Como
See men in tights and damsels in distress with two tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival (valid from August 18 -September 30, 2012)
paired with a “Sounds of the Past: Knights” 3D scenes book that captures the clash of swords and the sounds of a jousting match. Check into
the nearby Mystic Lake Casino Hotel with gift certificates for a one-night
stay and dinner at The Buffet for two guests. Remember your romantic
weekend with two purple collector Renaissance goblets from 2006.
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HOME & GARDEN
800 Endless Summers
Value: $150
Donor: Bailey Nurseries Inc.
Enjoy gorgeous blooms all summer long when you plant these five
Endless Summer Hydrangeas, a mophead hydrangea that can bloom on
both the current season's growth as well as the previous year's growth.
801 Stoneware Platter and Bowl
Value: $150
Donor: Sallie O'Brien
This earthy, artful stoneware bowl and pitcher set is practical as well—
both pieces are oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
802 Arden Shoreview Animal Hospital
Value: $285
Donor: Arden Shoreview Animal Hospital
Great veterinary care is critical to the animals at Como Zoo, and for your
favorite pets, too. This gift certificate entitles you to an annual physical
for your dog or cat and all necessary vaccines.
803 Rainy Day at the Cabin
Value: $237
Snuggle up with your honey and play some of these popular games, or
watch a movie! Just add some popcorn and you won’t mind the drizzles
outside.
804 Plant Marker Stones
Value: $125
Donor: Scripted Stones, Inc.
Mark your perennial garden for posterity with this gift certificate for five
engraved plant marker stones, perfect for the serious gardener. The size
of each stone varies according to plant size, but typically range between
four and seven inches.
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805 Organize and Decorate
Value: $189
Donor: Organized Today, Hom Furniture, BPA Sales
Don’t put it off when you can get Organized Today! This gift certificate
includes two hours of organizing services at your home or office, including a six-month follow up by phone or e-mail. Also included, a $50 gift
certificate to HOM Furniture and a silver and brass vase. (Organizing
session limited to Twin Cities metro area only.)
806 Twist-n-Shouts
Value: $150
These five Twist-N-Shout Hydrangeas will fill your garden with amazing pink or perwinkle flowers that bloom from early summer all the way
through fall.
807 Personal Property Solutions
Value: $100
Donor: Personal Property Solutions
Imagine “Antiques Roadshow” right at your front door! This package
entitles you to a one-hour consultation about your antiques and other
valuables by an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers.
808 Charming Cut Paper Ornaments
Value: $75
Donor: proongily
Danish-American artist Cynthia McKeen was profoundly influenced
by a childhood spent close to the natural world of rural Iowa, and this
decorative carton is full of charming papercut ornaments depicting
everything from hedgehogs, to swans, to star fairies. Bring some of
Scandinavia to your Christmas tree this year!
809 Front Avenue Pottery & Tile Co.
Value: $191
Donor: Front Avenue Pottery & Tile Co.
Front Avenue Pottery & Tile Company designs and creates fine crafted,
high quality, functional stoneware for your table and home just a stone’s
throw from Como. Set a gorgeous table with this seven piece serving
set, which includes one large round platter and six small bowls decorated with native Minnesota plants and flowers. Each unique vessel is
microwave, dishwasher and oven safe.
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HOME & GARDEN (CONTINUED)
810 Interior Design
Value: $300
Donor: Joy and Co. Interior Designs
Imagine how beautiful your home or office could be with two hours of
design time from Joy and Co. Interior Design.
811 Little Devils
Value: $150
These five Little Devil Ninebarks will add deep burgundy foliage color
to your garden in a compact, easy to grow and maintain shrub. Little
Devil™ is great for every garden but especially useful for smaller urban
gardens or where low maintenance is desired, as it needs little to no
pruning and is free from pest and disease issues.
812 Engraved Pet Memorial Stone
Value: $73
Create a lasting memorial to the pet you’ll never forget with this gift
certificate for one engraved pet memorial stone, 5 to 8 inches, including 3 to 4 lines of text, and a small stock illustration if desired. Includes
“Snort’s Special Gift,” a family story about grieving the loss of a beloved
dog.
813 Outdoor Garden Decorating Basket
Value: $175
Donor: Nicky Nagle
Make your garden look beautiful with these two large green metal birds,
handmade felted birdhouse, rustic lantern with LED candle, a welcome
mat and two vases with silk flowers.
814 Danish “papirklip” card
Value: $80
Donor: proongily
St. Paul artist Cindy McKeen of Proongily Designs carries on the proud
Danish tradition of paper cutting with her unique, wonderfully detailed
die cards. This assortment of animals and nature scenes are perfect for
any occasion.
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815 Polar Bear Basket
Value: $150
Donor: Lynette Palmgren
Bring a little bit of Polar Bear Odyssey home with this arctic cool
assortment of polar bear themed books, puzzle and duds, all from
Garden Safari Gifts.
816 Wind Chimes
Value: $49
Donor: BPA Sales
“World peace—one backyard at a time.” Bring home the Stradivarius
of windchimes to add music to your cabin, deck or garden.
817 Blue Dog with Chicken
Value: $50
Donor: Ruth Lais
The chickens have flown the coop, cavorting with a playful blue dog
in this cheerful 5” x 8” acrylic painting on wood.
818 Engraved Beach Stone
Value: $100
Butterfly lovers’ hearts will flutter for this set of five charming engraved beach stones.
819 Forest of Cut-Paper Trees
Value: $135
Donor: proongily
Set the scene on your hearth or holiday table this season with a forest
of Danish “papirklip” trees created by St. Paul artist Cindy McKeen
of Proongily Designs. This charming package includes one large, two
medium, and two small cut-paper trees, along with two folded runners and star confetti. Fold it up again in flat cartons for easy storage
from one season to the next.
820 Plant Some of “Como” in your Garden
Value: $175
Take home five Rosa ‘Como Park’ plants, great for beginning rose
gardeners and a consistent performer in Minnesota, with dark green
foliage that unfurls with a touch of red and stays clean all season long.
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HOME & GARDEN (CONTINUED)
821 Life is Good Basket
Value: $190
Donor: Nicky Nagle
Everything you need to remind you how good life is including an
oversized decorative pillows, note pad, serving platter, mugs, napkins,
plaque, doormat and more!
822 Mosaic Glass
Value: $70
Donor: Ruth Lais
A tree bends toward the river in this charming circular mosaic that captures the motion of wind and water.
823 Make Your Garden Gorgeous
Value: $163
Donor: Gypsy Moon, Tangletown Gardens, LLC, Coynes and Company
Add a little whimsy to your well-outfitted garden with this bouquet of
great garden items, including a bird bath with hummingbird, garden
gloves, fairy statue, market bag, a sunflower sky umbrella, a vintage-look
wrought iron window, a vase with red flowers, and a $20 gift certificate
to Tangletown Gardens.
824 Charming Bird House
Value: $225
Donor: Lotus International, LLC.
What bird wouldn’t want to roost in this charming white “bird chapel,”
with cathedral windows and a spire perfect for perching?
825 My Girl
Value: $150
Everyone’s talking about My Girl roses, with adorable deep pink buds
that open to ruffly blossoms. My Girl offers tremendous flower effect,
like sunshine on a cloudy day. Backed by medium green foliage, My Girl
is proven to be highly resistant to black spot with little or no defoliation.
Take home five of these potted My Girl roses to make a dazzling color
statement in any border.
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PAMPER YOURSELF
900 Mara-Mi
Value: $150
Donor: Mara-Mi
Technology meets tradition in this Russell =Hazel tablet folio designed
to keep your iPad stylishly protected. Suited with a complimentary flip
top paper pad providing room for notes, sketches, to-do’s, or jotting—
plus a $20 Mara-Mi gift certificate for everything else you’re plotting.
901 Pavay® all natural skin care package!
Value: $500
Donor: Salon Avé
Experience one of the best organic facials in the industry at Salon Avé.
The Pavay® Signature organic facial is performed with the innovative
Pavay skin care line, bridging the gap between old school granola and
high fashion this line out performs anything on the market today. Full
package includes: Pavay® Signature organic facial and a complete customized line of Pavay skin care to meet your individual skin care needs.
902 Genuine Aquamarine Slab Necklace
Value: $100
Donor: Mary Jensen
The gemstone for March birthdays, aquamarine captures the colors of
the ocean. This genuine aquamarine slab necklace is faceted pearls and
suspended on a ropy brass-plated chain.
903 “Sole Sister” Special at Schuler Shoes
Value: $100
Donor: Schuler Shoes
Comfortable walking shoes are essential to any stylish “Global Traveler.”
Lace up with two $50 gift certificates to Schuler Shoe’s, Minnesota’s best
selection of comfortable brand name shoes (including Merrell, Naot,
Clarks and Keen) for men, women and kids.
904 Accessorize It!
Value: $128
Donor: Beijo Bags, Left Hand Studios
Make it work with these runway ready accessories: a red evening clutch
by Beijo Bag, two pairs of earrings by Adejio, and one pair of earrings
from Sienna Sky.
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PAMPER YOURSELF (CONTINUED)
905 iPod and Bose Headphones
Value: $495
Donor: Anne and Litton Field
This fourth generation iPod Touch 32G has fun written all over it, with
HD video recording, Facetime, unlimited iMessage, and 100,000 games
titles to keep you entertained, and iCloud to store all of your tunes
wirelessly. This clean white iPod comes paired with these top-of-the-line
Bose-AE2i headphones to give you a “best seat in the house” performance no matter where you are.
906 Frasier Fir Gift Basket
Value: $90
Donor: Thymes
Minneapolis-based Thymes created this Frasier Fir gift basket with a
familiar Minnesota scent of pine needles warming in the woods. This
package includes two bars of soap, poured candle, votive candle set,
dishwashing liquid, and all-purpose cleaner with the same brisk, fresh
scent.
907 Aurora Spa
Value: $185
Donor: Aurora Spa
Get ready to glow with a European facial provided by Rohanna at St.
Louis Park’s Aurora Spa. This deep-cleansing treatment includes exfoliation, steam, extraction, massage, and an individualized mask. Hands
and feet are massaged and placed in heated mitts and booties for
additional relaxation. Follow up with a 60-minute massage with Erin that
will leave your whole body feeling soothed and rejuvenated.
908
Mosaic Glass Pendant from Burkhart Design Studio
Value: $400
Donor: Burkhart Design Studio
Jewelry artist Julie Burkhart produces unique micro mosaic and mini
mosaic jewelry Inspired by art, nature, quilts, color & texture. This stunning statement pin/pendant piece is hand-set with red, black and azure
glass, for a truly one-of-kind look.
909 Therapeutic Harp and Reiki
Value: $165
Donor: Terrie Tacheny and Nancy Feinthel
The favorite harpist of Como’s Primates, Terrie Tacheny will play soothing songs during this 45-50 minute Reiki Healing Session.
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910
Juut Salonspa
Value: $345
Donor: Juut Salonspa
Make someone’s day with this gift basket from Juut, packed with Aveda
shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand relief. This day-brightener
also includes a $100 gift certificate for a Balancing Foot Ritual with
Markus at the St. Paul Juut Salon.
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Landre Gifts
Value: $50
Donor: Landre Gifts
Wrap into two unique hand-dyed silk scarves, unique accent pieces for
every outfit that feel gorgeous against the skin.
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Family Dentistry
Value: $350
Donor: Family Dentistry
You’re never full dressed without a smile, and this toothsome package
will keep your bite beautiful. Enjoy the Philips Sonicare Toothbrush,
Hydrofloss Oral Irrigator, and a gift certificate for customized teeth whitening trays and product at Family Dentistry.
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SCITON® Skin Tyte II® skin tightening series
Value: $1,800
Donor: Salon Avé
Experience tighter, firmer skin and eliminate fine lines and wrinkle with
this innovative skin tightening procedure, compliments of Salon Avé
featuring SYNC medspa and fitness in Shoreview. A leader in the medical spa industry and just rated number one laser device in the nation for
medical esthethics, the Sciton laser combines the latest in cutting edge
technology with the best available holistic procedures available today.
Full package includes: Series of 6 Sciton Skin Tyte II® laser treatments
for one area and follow up anti-aging PavayMed® skin care products.
914
Evoo Products and Aspen Bay Candle
Value: $92
Donor: Priorities 2
Pamper yourself with this all natural collection of Evoo body care products including body scrub, bar soap, day crème, foot crème, travel size
day crème. Add a little aromatherapy with a bonus Aspen Bay Candle.
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PAMPER YOURSELF (CONTINUED)
915
Carousel Jewelry
Value: $100
Donor: Shane and Leslee Boyd
Charmed by Como? Then bid on this carousel horse pendant necklace,
designed by Ron Kolb after one of the Cafesjian’s Carousel horses.
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Vera Bradley Pretty in Pink!
Value: $107
Donor: Friend of Como
This stylish Vera Bradley pink printed purse is the perfect side-kick for
summer days, and comes complete with a coordinated wallet, address
book and journal.
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Red Wing Shoes
Value: $200
Donor: Red Wing Shoes
Red Wing Shoes have been around as long as Como has, but their
craftsmanship and solid construction never goes out of style. Grab a
pair of boots or shoes that will fit forever with this gift certificate.
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Coppery Beaded Necklace
Value: $129
Donor: Silpada Designs, Taisa Diedrich
The color of sunset, this copper colored necklace is the perfect accessory to Sunset Affair. This multi-stranded choker-length necklace of
flat-disk copper beads comes from Silpada Designs.
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Global Adventurer Goods from Uganda
Value: $85
Donor: Jill Sadler
Global Adventurer Jill Sadler found these great gift items in Uganda,
hand-crafted by local artists. Package includes a woven bag, bark cloth
hat, two paper bead necklaces, a woven basket, one pair of paper bead
earrings, plus a Friend a Gorilla Pen from the Uganda Wildlife Organization.
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WINE & DINE
1000 Wines of the World
Value: $175
Donor: Mark Satt
Experience a Global Adventure in taste with an assortment of selections
from France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Spain, the U.S.
Entertaining accessories also included!
1001 Bread for a Year
Value: $84
Donor: Breadsmith
Enjoy a dozen European-style hearth baked breads, baked fresh from
scratch daily with only the finest ingredients. Package includes 12 free
loaves, each with a maximum value of $6.75. One loaf per visit.
1002 Bagels for a Year
Value: $156
Donor: Panera Bread
Bite into a baker’s dozen bag of bagels every month of the year with this
package, compliments of Panera Bread Co. Two tubs of spread are also
included.
1003 Brownie Basket
Value: $70
Whip up a batch of your favorite brownies anytime with this Ultimate
Brownie Maker, and five boxes of Ghiradelli Chocolate Brownie Mix.
(Sorry, cold milk not included.)
1004 Brunch and Lunch
Value: $183
Donor: Barbette, Blue Plate Restaurants Co., Key's Café & Bakery, The
Red Stag Supper Club, Padelford Riverboats
Get away for lunch with this great assortment of gift certificates to restaurants that really cater to the lunch and brunch crowd. Enjoy brunch
at Barbette ($30), breakfast at Key’s ($15), and a Sunday Lunch Cruise for
two on the Padelford Riverboats. Also included is a lunch or brunch gift
card to the Red Stag Supper Club ($30), and two $25 gift cards for Blue
Plate restaurants, including the Edina Grill, Scusi, Groveland Tap, and
the Lowry and the Longfellow Grill.
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WINE & DINE (CONTINUED)
1005 Eat Your Vegetables!
Value: $145
Donor: Wedge Community Co-op, Midtown Global Market, Beth Parilla
Inspired by the great things growing in Como’s Chipolte Edible
Garden? Stock up on fresh produce and hard to find ingredients with
gift certificates good at two of the Twin Cities’ most interesting markets,
the Wedge Community Co-op ($60) and Midtown Global Market ($50).
Figure out how to make it all delicious with more than 300 amazing recipes in James Peterson’s award-winning cookbook Vegetables.
1006 Burrito Bonanza at Chipotle
Value: $400
Donor: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Take the whole office out for a fun, foil-wrapped, farm-raised, “food
with integrity” burrito party for 25, compliments of Chipotle Mexican
Grill. This package includes 25 made to order burritos, and drinks, plus
Chipotle’s signature fresh chips and guac. (Expires 12/31/2012)
1007 Great Harvest Gift Box
Value: $70
Donor: Great Harvest
A wonderful sampling of fresh bread, cookies, and other goodies along
with a gift certificate good for one free loaf for the next six months.
1008 Five Fantastic Breakfasts
Value: $125
Donor: Landmark Corporation
Enjoy the most important meal of the day at with $125 worth of gift
cards to five breakfast hotspots - Grandview Grill ($25), The New Uptown ($25) The New Woodbury Café ($25), The 50th Street Café ($25),
and The New Louisana Café ($25)
1009 Mangia!
Value: $130
Donor: Carmelos Ristorante, Chianti Grill, Mama Maria's, Pazzaluna,
Al Vento
Which Italian restaurant makes gnocchi the way your Nonna did? Find
out with this fun flight of gift certificates to Mama Maria's ($15), Carmelo's Ristorante ($40), Chianti Grill ($25) Pazzaluna ($50), and Al Vento
($25).
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1010 Family Pack
Value: $155
Donor: Buca di Beppo, Lettuce Entertain You, Green Mill, Key's Café &
Bakery, Punch Neapolitan Pizza, Candyland
There won’t be any whining about who has to do the dishes when
you’re the winner of a work-week full of dinners you don’t have to make
yourself. Take the headache out of “What are we having for dinner?”
when you grab this gift pack of certificates to some of your kids’ favorite
spots: Buca di Beppo ($50), Big Bowl ($25), Green Mill ($30), a $20 gift
card for Key's Café & Bakery ($20), Punch ($30) and Candyland ($25).
1011 Sunday Morning Scone Basket
Value: $110
Donor: Jean McGough
Enjoy Sunday morning scones with music, pancake and waffle mix, assorted scone mixes, preserves, tea, set of four mixing bowls, a spatula
and The New Better Homes and Garden Cook Book.
1012 Picnic Wines
Value: $75
Uncork one of these bottles at your next picnic. Crisp, fruity, festive…
refreshing!
1013 Tequila Basket
Value: $200
Donor: Laura Fries
“O tequila, savage water of sorcery, what confusion and mischief your
sly, rebellious drops do generate!”—Tom Robbins
Create mischievous cocktails of your own with this Global Adventure
tequila basket complete with Tequila Coffee Liqueur, Tequila Reserva
1800, Tequila Reserva 1800 Silver, three shot glasses, a decorative mask
and papier mache folk art all from Puerto Vallarta.
1014 Pancake Basket
Value: $100
Make picture-perfect pancakes with this convenient electric pancake
maker that makes smiley pancakes, plus a full complement of pancake
mixes and sweet syrups.
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1015 Kozlak’s Royal Oak
Value: $110
Donor: Kozlaks Royal Oak
Stamp your pair of “wine passports” to receive a free glass of wine
every month at Kozlak’s Royal Oak restaurant, Shoreview’s trademark
dining establishment. Plus, enjoy two $30 gift certificates (expires December 31, 2012) good for everything from Royal Oak’s “serious beef”
to wonderful walleye pike.
1016 Wine Country Basket!
Value: $130
A flavorful collection of intriguing world tastes!
1017 Mendakota Country Club
Value: $250
Donor: Mendakota Country Club
Tuck into “Pasta Night” with five of your friends at one of Minnesota’s
finest private clubs since 1926. This package includes two complimentary bottles of wine for your table.
1018 Four Cups and Coffee Basket
Value: $112
Donor: Ric Cox Pottery, Darlene Kunze
Coffee and chocolate are the perfect pairing—especially in these four
earthy mugs made by local pottery artist Ric Cox.
1019 Get Surly
Value: $60
Donor: Surly Brewing Co.
Experience the power of the pint with this gift basket from the Minnesota craft-brewer that makes beer for a glass from a can. Package includes
a hat, his and hers T-shirts, four pint glasses, and four pack.
1020 Global Adventure Wine Basket
Value: $200
Donor: Nicky Nagle
Enjoy wine from many regions around the world! Glasses and accessories included.
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1021 Southview Country Club
Value: $250
Donor: Southview Country Club
Take advantage of a one-year social membership at the Southview
Country Club, where you can relax on the deck over the first tee, enjoy
breakfast in the Wedgewood Room, or entertain friends and clients in
the St. Andrews Room.
1022 A Case of Castle Rock Zinfandel
Value: $120
Donor: Chicago Lake Liquors
Connoiseur’s Guide to California Wines called Castle Rock an “oh-so
easy-to-like, medium-bodied Zinfandel whose nicely ripened berryish
aromas … are perfect for red-sauced pastas and lighter meats hot off
the grill.”
1023 Date Night
Value: $200
Donor: Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza, Hell's Kitchen, Hubbell House
Restaurant, Joe's Garage Restaurant, Sunsets Woodbury/Wayzata, The
Anchor Fish and Chips, Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater
A full week’s worth of date nights all in one convenient package, including gift certificates to Black Sheep ($25), Hell's Kitchen ($15), Hubbell
House ($30), Joe's Garage ($25), Sunsets (2 x $25), The Anchor Fish and
Chips ($50), and Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater ($30 gift card valid for theater
show; any leftover value can be used for food or drink in the theater.)
1024 Peterson Popcorn & Netflix
Value: $77
Donor: Peterson Popcorn, Friend of Como
Nothing goes better with a great Netflix queue than a giant tub of
popcorn. Make the most of this six-month gift certificate for Netflix by
digging in to this 3.5 gallon gift pack of delicious Peterson “Chicagostyle” popcorn. New research says it’s packed with antioxidants, so help
yourself to seconds!
1025 Circus Waffle Basket
Value: $100
Elephants, Giraffes, and Monkeys —Oh My! A fun set of syrups, waffle
mix, and this electric waffle maker will make all your breakfasts a little
better.
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1026 Argentina's Noted "The Gaucho Club" Winery
Value: $70
A fine five- bottle assortment! Malbec —a velvet plum hint dances on
your taste buds. Torrortes--native grapes with a flavor of lychee fruit and
peaches. Yum!
1027 Around the World
Value: $205
Donor: Fuji Ya Japanese Restaurant, Lettuce Entertain You, Holy Land,
Ichiban Japanese Restaurant, It's Greek to Me Restaurant
Set off for an adventure in global cuisine with these gift certificates to
some great ethnic dining experiences, sampling sushi at Fuji Ya ($50),
sublime souvlaki at It’s Greek to Me ($50), tasty tempura at Ichiban ($40),
super soba noodles at Big Bowl ($25), and terrific tabbouleh from Holy
Land brands ($40).
1028 Cambria
Value: $120
Donor: Cambria
For more than 20 years, Cambria has produced estate grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah from their benchland vineyard in the Santa
Maria Valley AVA of Santa Barbara County. Enjoy a bottle of Cambria
wine, with two Cambria wineglasses, a Cambria sweatshirt blanket, and
an L.L. Bean Cambria logo tote.
1029 Salad Basket
Value: $148
Donor: Ric Cox Pottery, Darlene Kunze
Top notch vinegars and oils are the key to great vinaigrette, and this
basket delivers with Rosemary oil, Garlic-infused gourmet oil, Peppercorn thyme balsamic vinegar, Raspberry Vinegar and two oil flasks
handmade by pottery artist Ric Cox.
1030 New Zealand's Famed "Nobilo" Vineyards!
Value: $105
A terrific -five bottle selection! Sauvignon Blanc--a fresh crisp, clean
taste with zesty flavors of tropical fruit and a zingy acidity! Pinot Noir--a
rich Pinot with balanced mixed berry fruitiness and subtle oak complexity.
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1031 Summit Brewing Company
Value: $75
Donor: Summit Brewing Company
Bring home a gift pack of great beers and Summit T-shirts and hats from
St. Paul’s favorite hometown brewery.
1032 Assortment of Beer
Value: $96
Donor: Jackie Sticha
Invite the neighbors to the backyard to sample great craft brews including August Schell Maifest, Blue Moon Summer Honey Wheat, Lake
Superior Special Ale, Finnegans Blonde Ale, Alaskan White Wheat Ale,
Great Lakes Brewing Co Edmund Fitzgerald Porter. Pass the pint with
specialty bottles of Sneaky Pete Imperial, IPA Flat Earth Brewing Co Red
Cape Ale, and Lift Bridge Irish Coffee Stout. With this over-sized beverage tub, all you’ll have to do is add ice.
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TRAVELERS SUNSET AFFAIR HONORARY CO-CHAIRS:
Nancy and Russ Nelson
TRAVELERS SUNSET AFFAIR PATRONS:
Cheryl Bailey and Dan Humes, Jo and Gordie Bailey, Base Management,
Cindy and Fazil Bhimani, Briggs and Morgan, Arta Cheney,
Page and Jay Cowles, CPMI, Mary Daschner and Dan Chowen, Ecolab,
Federated Insurance, Anne and Litton Field, Nancy Field,
Carol and Mike Fix, General Mills, HealthPartners and Regions Hospital,
Carla Heyl, Jennifer and Stan Hubbard, Karen and Stan Hubbard,
Sherry Fonseth-Lais and Charlie Lais, Patricia Freeburg,
Leonard Street and Deinard, Mansur & O'Leary, P.A., Shirley Miles,
Cairn Hummingbird and Larry Moody, Nancy and Russ Nelson,
Marla and John Ordway, Q3, Kari and Dan Rominski, Wendy and
Steve Rubin, Space Center, Alleen and Jerrol Tostrud,
Winthrop and Weinstine
TRAVELERS SUNSET AFFAIR COMMITTEE:
Diana Allen, Arta Cheney, Scott Dongoske, Sherry Fonseth-Lais,
Laura Fries, Bill Kaphing, Darlene Kunze, John Marshall, Janessa Meyer,
Nicky Nagle, Nancy Nelson, Patti O'Leary, Lynette Palmgren,
Beth Parilla, Matt Reinartz, Janel Russell, Jill Sadler,
Vicki Scheunemann, Wendy Sedlacek and Julie Wearn
COMO FRIENDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Diana Allen
Jo Bailey
Shane Boyd
Arta Cheney
Jennifer Denys
Peter Everett
Anne Hazelroth Field, Vice Chair
Michelle Furrer
David Gabel
Mike Hahm
Stephen Hecht
Tom Hodnefield, Treasurer
Robert Hoke
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Bill Kaphing
Greg McNeely
Joe Nayquonabe
Nancy Nelson
Marla Ordway
Bill Parker
Ed Pendergast
Susan Roeder
Wendy Rubin, Chair
Kathleen Schubert
Jackie Sticha, Secretary
Peter Thrane
Keith Wietecki
thank you
To our many volunteers who gave of their time, talent and
treasure to make Travelers Sunset Affair possible. Special
thanks to the staff of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory and
the City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department,
whose efforts are key to throwing a successful celebration!
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MY SILENT AUCTION WISH LIST
Item #
Item Name
Como Friends is the nonprofit organization dedicated to
supporting, preserving and enhancing Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
Since forming in 1999, Como Friends has reinvested more than
$30 million in programs and projects at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
that have helped to make this free-admission treasure
Minnesota’s most visited cultural destination.
Como Friends
1225 Estabrook Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55103
651-487-8229
comofriends.org
Thanks for Trekking To Travelers sunseT affair:
global advenTure, benefiTing Como Park Zoo and ConservaTory, free
To more Than Two million families and sChool Children eaCh year.

como park zoo and conservatory auction catalog and event program

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