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Unitarian Church of Harrisburg Saturday, November 7, Clover Lane Campus Build Bridges ~ Celebrate Community
Welcome!
We’re glad you’re joining us for the Unitarian Church of
Harrisburg’s 2015 Auction, where we’re asking you to
SHOW YUUR COLORS.
We hope that tonight you will show yourself to be an
engaged member of our church who wants to see it succeed
financially and, even more importantly, to be a crucial part of
our beloved community.
There are many ways to SHOW YUUR COLORS at
tonight’s auction event.
Where to Be When 5:15 Childcare Opens 5:30 Appe zers Cash & Carry Cash and Carry
This room has gently used, re-giftable items valued at up to $30.
Tables are marked $10, $20, $30 and everything on the table sells at
that specified price. Take anything you like and pay the room’s cash
manager.
Silent Auc on 6:30 Dinner Live Auction
The live auction contains our Top 10 items. Opening bids range from
$100 to $600. Most of the items are services donated by UCH
members such as cultural experiences or are getaway weekends.
Silent Auction
Hospitality Events generally take place in the homes of UCH
members. Limited seating available.
Learning Opportunities and Services come as direct labor or as the
result of labor. These are normally a single service; the high bidder at
the end of the auction receives the service.
7:30 Silent Auc on Closes Live Auc on Begins 8:00 Deep Discounts on Cash and Carry 8: 15 Live Auc on Ends 8:30 Childcare Closes Learning Opportunities and Services
#763 How Does Your Garden Grow? Do plants shrivel up or try to hide when they see you coming? Are you concerned that your green thumb is really algae growing on your digit? Have no fear—
help is on the way! Debbie Reihart, UCH’s resident self‐proclaimed “crazy plant lady,” offers a consulta on and three‐to‐four hours of her labor to plan and implement your garden showplace. Debbie will also go to purchase and help put in plants that you pay for. You can sip an adult beverage and watch beauty happen right in front of your eyes! Debbie can handle no more than two cli‐
ents, so jump on this offer quickly. Timing will be by mutual consent—late spring or early fall is usu‐
ally best, but any me could work except in the dead of winter. Minimum Bid : $30 per consulta on #308 Make Your Car Sparkle Is your car not looking its best? Help protect your investment against winter’s harsh condi ons. Church member John Hargreaves will come to your loca on with eve‐
rything needed to hand wash and wax one vehicle. Make your Prius (or any other car) stand out in the UCH parking lot! Minimum Suggested Bid: $25 #269 Get That Prius (or whatever) Looking Good! The Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) process has been used by car dealers and auto auc ons for more than 15 years. It is a simple procedure in which a metal rod is posi oned behind the dented metal panel (fender, hood, door, etc.) and used to slowly massage the dent back to its original shape, while keeping the paint intact. Basically, they “unbend” the dent. When done properly, there is no evidence that there ever was a dent. Since no filler is used, nor is there any re‐
pain ng, PDR will not lessen the resale or trade‐in value of your vehicle like a tradi onal body shop repair could. Jack Thomas will come to your rescue! He notes there are limi‐
ta ons to the PDR method: The paint must not be broken around the damage; the process cannot repair paint. Deep sharp dents, large areas of damage (bigger than a grapefruit) or damage that is close to the edge of a panel don’t lend them‐
selves to PDR. But hey, why not give it a try? Suggested minimum bid: $40 Retail value: $80 Kindly contributed by Jack Thomas Item # 630 Time to Get Away? Need to take a break from the daily rou ne and don’t want to leave your house and/
or pet una ended? David Smith will do pet si ng/house si ng for up to seven days. Minimum Suggested Bid: $25 Learning Opportunities and Services
#618 Create a Permanent Record of Your Life Do you want to learn how to make a love‐
ly scrapbook to capture all of your most pre‐
cious memories? Deb‐
bie Reihart will provide all materials except for pictures and keepsakes at a Saturday a ernoon workshop. You should be able to complete about four pages and gain the knowledge to do many more pages on your own (including one celebra ng your par cipa on in this workshop). Minimum Bid: $30 Number of Available Slots: 6 Date: TBD # 156 Healthy Feet are Happy Feet! Dr. Peter Holtz, a board cer fied Doc‐
tor of Podiatric Medi‐
cine and Surgery, is dona ng a compre‐
hensive foot exami‐
na on. Appointment includes X‐rays and nail care as needed. Dr. Holtz, and the professional staff of Holtgate Podiatry want to educate you so that you can make intelligent choices about your podiatric care and work with you to find solu ons to your foot and ankle con‐
cerns and problems. Suggested star ng bid: $50 Retail value: $165 Call to set appointment: 717.731.1133 www.holtgatepodiatry.com Kindly Donated by Dr. Peter Holtz and Chris Gatesman #264 Facilitate Deep Relaxa on...Ahhhhh! U lizing gentle, non‐
intrusive, natural movements, the Trager Approach helps release deep‐seated physical and mental pa erns and facilitates deep relax‐
a on, increased physical mobility, and mental clarity. These pa erns may have developed in response to accidents, illnesses, or any kind of physical or emo onal trauma, in‐
cluding the stress of everyday life. Cer fied prac oner Kathy Stewart offers an introductory Trager ses‐
sion (60 minutes) at her prac ce in the Bellevue Park sec on of Harrisburg. Retail Value: $80 Suggested Minimum Bid: $40 Kindly Donated by Kathy Stewart #631 Technology House Call Need help figuring out your computer, tab‐
let, or smartphone and don’t want to ask your grandkids for advice? We’ve got your back! For those who need a li le guidance figuring out or se ng up tech‐
nology, David Spear will help get your devices working op mally and doing what you want them to do. He can also show you how to use them more efficiently and effec vely. You are bidding on two (count them, two) full hours of computer repair, set‐up, or tutoring at your loca on. Suggested Star ng Bid: $50 Retail Value: What’s Your Sanity Worth? Kindly Donated by David Spear Hospitality and Events
# 248 Wisconsin Beer and Cheese Pairings Cordell Affeldt and Larry Beyer will take sugges ons, but the idea is to take bites and sips un l you find what pleases your very own palate (could take many tries un l you’re sure!). From Harvard Medical School researchers: “A couple of beers a week may reduce a woman’s risk of painful rheumatoid arthri s by nearly a third” (AARP July‐August 2014). More than “To Your Health,” do it for your health! Cordell and Larry’s cozy Midtown Harrisburg home can hold six guests for this deligh ul evening. Root beer alterna ve available. Don’t miss the beer pecan pie and ice cream. Saturday, November 21, 2015, 7 p.m. Maximum Places Available: 6 Minimum Bid: $20 # 438 Friday Nights Are For Friends! TGIF. Join your hosts Joan and George Hellman and Tucker Suskind at Tucker’s home for a hot bowl of soup and conver‐
sa on with warm‐hearted friends. Dinner includes bread, soup, salad, dessert, wine/
beer, and coffee. Unlimited quan es of potables, comes‐
bles, and conversa on! NOTE: Tashi the cat may want to check things out some me during the fes vi es. Fixed Price: $40/seat Maximum Number of Places: 30 Date: Friday, January 29, 2016, at 6 p.m. # 379 War and Peace: Wellington and Napoleon Make Up Mary and James Hen‐
ninger‐Voss invite you to en‐
joy a Napoleonic‐themed dinner featuring Beef Wel‐
lington (this year with real beef from a neighborhood‐
raised cow) and topped off with Napoleon desserts. We provide liquid spirits; you provide your high spirits. Eight guests will be warmly welcomed. (Note: The Henninger‐Voss family has a canine member.) Date TBD Maximum Places Available: 8 Minimum Bid: $30 #163 Treehouse Tea Party 2016 We can thank Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, for the tradi on of Bri sh a ernoon tea, ca. 1830. She enjoyed her “taking of tea” with light refreshments so much that she started in‐
vi ng her friends to join her. Before long, having el‐
egant tea par es was very fashionable. Demand for tea wares grew and soon there were tea services in silver and fine bone china, trays, cake stands, servers, tea caddies, tea strain‐
ers, tea pots, and tea tables. As mes and lifestyles changed, the popu‐
larity of the formal a ernoon tea has waned, but it has seen a no ceable revival in our congrega‐
on. The annual Treehouse Tea Party hosted by Anita Mentzer and Karen Sykes is an early sum‐
mer tradi on, with tarts, tea sandwiches, and oth‐
er Bri sh‐style treats. An a ernoon of refined pleasure not to be missed (worth taking off work for)! Date TBD in late June. Fixed Price: $25 per seat Maximum Number of Places Available: 14 Must-Have Items
Item # 074 Deck the Halls! Each year, Don and Barbara Hoskins and Phil and Donna Hoskins‐
Helm work together to make two large 3‐foot Christmas wreaths for the church. They’re willing to make two more—one each for two savvy bidders. Minimum Suggested Bid: $50 Retail Value: $125 Item # 118 Heavenly Angel Colors This beau ful basket contains 3 crystal glass angel musicians, 1 small angel statue, 1 scented candle, 2 beaded glass candle holders with 6 strawberry tea lights, 1 candle with adorable angel doll lid, 3 rainbow book‐
marks, and 1 friendship pop‐up book. Minimum Bid: $10 Kindly Donated by Don and Linda Brown Item # 217 Norman Hughes Figurine World‐renowned African‐American sculp‐
tor and visionary ar st Norman A. Hughes created this harvest‐themed figurine “Offerings.” Hughes’ designs are instantly recognizable and this piece is currently sold out. Valued at $75, it is #403 of a limited Premier Edi on of 3,000. The figurine stands about 12” high. Hughes says the fig‐
urine is of Elise, a midwife, nurse, and health in‐
spector in her village. All who meet her find com‐
fort and joy in her spirit. She grows many of the herbs she uses to heal and also grows much of her own food. A er Elise harvests her crops, she al‐
ways gives thanks to God and offers him the very best of all that she has harvested. Minimum Bid: $30 Kindly Donated by JD and Ann S llwater Item# 301 Music—Live and On The Go Grammy Award winning singer, songwrit‐
er, and storyteller Tom Chapin has 24 recordings and hundreds of songs in his repertoire, including story‐songs, ballads, comedic and poli cal songs, and old‐ me folk classics. He accompanies him‐
self on guitar, banjo, and autoharp. Chapin will be performing on Friday, November 20, at the UU Congrega on of York (PA). Up for auc on are two ckets to the concert (valued at $25 each) and a copy of his lat‐
est CD, “70,” ($15) released this year as he turns 70. The CD includes songs of social ac vism that address fracking, the importance of art in schools, and ecological issues. Opening Bid: $30 Retail Value: $65 Kindly Donated by Susquehanna Folk Music Society Item # 042 Hand‐crocheted Doily Rev. Mike Walker pursues a number of ar‐
s c endeavors in an effort to relax at the end of a long day. One of the things he does is to crochet while watch‐
ing a movie. Up for auc on is one of his handmade doilies in an Americana pa ern. This one is “Sunflower.” It is 10”, violet, with fans and lozeng‐
es. Suggested Minimum Bid: $10 Let’s Eat!
# 260 Let Them Eat … PIE! Time Out New York reports there are near‐
ly 200 pie flavors, of which 54 are available in the city. Flavors by percentage are grouped into Fruit (50%), such as blueberry, cherry and pear cran‐
berry; Nut (11%), including pecan & peanut bu er, plus hybrids ‐ sour cream apple walnut; Cream (11%), includ‐
ing coconut, lemon and root beer cream; and Chocolate (8%), includ‐
ing Mississippi mud and chocolate pudding. The remaining 30% fall into the category “Wacky,” including Candy Bar pie. One assumes that bi ersweet chocolate with ruby port, cran‐
berries, and roasted nut is a true hybrid, not to be missed. “Our own” Carlo a Capitani will create a home‐baked pie, made to YOUR order! With two weeks’ lead me, she will consult with you on fla‐
vors, including crust, and create the pièce de ré‐
sistance for your next soirée. Minimum bid: $20 #305 This Cheesecake is Nuts! Looking for a low‐fat, low‐calorie cheese‐
cake? Well, look elsewhere, because this isn’t it. But if you want an elegant, deli‐
cious cheesecake that has lots of cream cheese and is topped with sweetened sour cream and toasted, slivered almonds, you’ve come to the right place. This Sandy Hamstra crea on serves 10‐12 with mouthwater‐
ing deliciousness! Please provide one week’s no‐
ce to prepare and deliver. Minimum Suggested Bid: $30 # 937 Say Cheese...Cake, That Is Phil Hoskins‐Helm is known around UCH and else‐
where for many things, not the least of which is his Chambord Chocolate Cheesecake. And he’ll make one of these delectable crea ons to highlight your next get‐together, if you are the high bidder. With a full name of Chambord Liqueur Royale de France, lov‐
ingly produced by Charles Jacquin et cie., it’s a French liqueur with an intense flavor of black raspberries, fruits, herbs, and honey. Give Phil one week’s no ce and he’ll create one of these choco‐
late cheesecake masterpieces just for you and de‐
liver it to the church with raspberry/blackberry/
Chambord sauce. Yum! Minimum Suggested Bid : $40 # 449 Not 1, Not 2, But 3 Delectable Quiches Feed 18 to 24 of your closest friends some of the best quiche you will ev‐
er have. Sandy Hamstra will provide three quiches for your dining pleasure, with each serving six to eight people. You may have all thee quiches at once or one at a me. Op ons! Choice of vegetarian or meat quiches. Please provide one week’s no ce to pre‐
pare and deliver your order. Minimum Suggested Bid: $40 Item # 165 Beef Pot Roast Delivered For the top 3 bids, Ann Sitrin will cook and prepare a beef pot roast feeding 6‐8 peo‐
ple. Give her one week’s no ce. She will deliver this wonderful dish to you. Minimum Suggested Bid: $30 Fun, Fresh and Fit Items
# 205 A Leisurely Day on the Water This 11’ Necky Manitou Sport kayak, fully equipped with pad‐
dle, PFD, car foam pads, and straps, is yours for a res ul and peaceful week‐
end float on an area stream. It floats in only 3”‐4” of water! Suggested Star ng Bid: $35 Date: Any mutually agreed‐to weekend Kindly Contributed by Jim Cavenaugh #386 Put Your Best Foot Forward Next April it will be me to shrug off the winter doldrums, come out of hiber‐
na on, and get moving again. What be er way than to join Marjy Schubauer‐
Hartman and Debbie Reihart in a friendly 5K walk or run at New Cumberland Borough Park. Par ci‐
pants can use the event to enjoy each other’s company and kick‐start their Spring fitness regi‐
men. Water and oranges will be provided for re‐
freshment. Price per person: $10 Date: Sunday April 10, 2016 (a ernoon) (Rain Date: Sunday, April 17, 2016) Item # 472 One Month of Unlimited Yoga Just Plain Yoga offers more than 35 regularly scheduled classes at its Camp Hill studio. Enjoy a wide variety of styles from gentle to sweat‐producing vinyasa, taught by cer fied yoga in‐
structors with decades of experi‐
ence. This year, Just Plain Yoga is both Harrisburg Magazine’s Reader’s Choice and Susquehanna Style’s Best of Harrisburg among all yoga studios. Up for auc on is a pass for one month of unlimited classes. Pass expires Novem‐
ber 1, 2016. Retail Value: $120 Minimum Opening Bid: $50 Studio is located at 1845 Market Street, Camp Hill (Entrance on 19th Street next to One Good Woman) Item # 429 Guided Backpacking Trip The eastern end of the Loyalsock Trail (Sullivan County) offers camping near a pond and wa‐
terfalls. Dave Forster, an ex‐
perienced backpacker, will lead a weekend (3 days, 2 nights) trip on the Loyalsock Trail. You will need to take Friday off and will return home on Sunday. Dave will plan the trip, lend equipment, and guide the experi‐
ence. NOTE: This is a very strenuous ac vity. You must carry your own pack and be in reasonably good physical condi on . Date: October 14‐16, 2016 (rain date Oct. 21‐23) Number of Slots: 10 Price: $25 per person Learning Opportunities and Services
#582 Encourage Natural Healing to Take Place This 90‐minute intro‐
ductory session opens a path to natural healing. “CranioSacral Therapy, Oste‐
opathic Bodywork, Lym‐
pha c Drainage Therapy” include a gentle hands‐on treatment that encourages your natural healing mechanism for normalizing the central nervous system, connec ve ssue strain pa erns, and lymph flow. Treatment over a three‐to‐six‐month period helps alleviate headaches, chronic neck and back pain, chronic fa gue, and a wide range of other problems. The treatment is provided by Beverlee Lehr, a state‐licensed massage therapist who has advanced training through the Interna‐
onal Associa on of Health Educators. Minimum Suggested Bid: $45 Date TBD Item # 628 The State Museum of Pennsylvania The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harris‐
burg, the official museum of the Commonwealth, is a great place for explora on, fun, and discovery. On a trip to the museum, encounter a giant chick, meet a family of Coelophysis dinosaurs, or bump into a huge mastodon. Hike among the bear, porcupine, elk, deer, and oth‐
er creatures of Mammal Hall. Uncover salamanders and snakes; spot eagles and wood‐
peckers. Gaze upon the stars in the museum’s Planetarium sky. Follow Pennsylvania’s Na‐
ve Americans throughout me. March into the Civil War era and see remnants of its greatest ba le. Cruise past our an que cars or buzz around our planes. Feed your passion for art. Up for auc on is a bundle of 10 ckets (retail value $5‐$7 each, depending on age). Just the thing for trea ng your children and all their friends on a rainy day! Minimum Bid for all 10 ckets: $25 Item # 415 Have the Body You Love: Two Months of Personal Weight‐Loss Coaching Have you experienced frustra on, discouragement, hopelessness, or anxiety about your weight? Have you tried lots of diets and programs and supplements to no avail? Have you ever just given up or felt depressed? Rebecca Waldemar knows the emo onal toll that being overweight takes on you and the frustra on you experience. There is a be er way. Weight loss is difficult because it is so easy to get lost and discouraged along the way. A personal weight loss coach can carry you through the periods of confusion and dis‐
couragement so that you stay on track. In addi on to prac cal tools, your coaching will include working with Byron Ka e's The Work so that you can not only lose weight, but you will let go of fear, discover what you really want and how to get there, and enjoy a sense of inspira on, relaxa on, com‐
fort, and well being. Using The Work you will have the opportunity to ques on your thoughts and beliefs about your body and die ng as well as the reasons for emo onal ea ng. The winning bidder gets: (1) a weekly, in‐person, coaching session for two months (currently sched‐
uled on the weekends or evenings); (2) follow‐up and suppor ve e‐mails each week and access to Rebecca by phone if needed between sessions; (3) a starter pack to help you on your way; (4) helpful tools as needed and (5) a personalized experience. Service Value: $994 Minimum Star ng Bid: $100 Live Auction
#047 Join Kevin and Andy for a Leisurely Evening of Vin et Fromage Kevin Geist and Andy Back spent the en re month of August in France. Some might believe that this was a hedonis c adventure, but the truth is that they volunteered for it in the spirit of research to be able to present this auc‐
on event. Six lucky bidders are invited to gather at their home to relax and enjoy several courses of the wines and cheeses, both well‐known and obscure, that Kevin and Andy “researched” on their trip to France. In addi on, each course will feature another French food item. Dinner will be eaten in the leisurely French style—spread out over a few hours. There may even be a touch of “la nourriture de contraband” on the menu. Pre‐Auc on Shutout: Pre-Auction Shutout
This auction item has a shutout option, fixed bid at $749.99. The winning bidder can buy the entire party of six and invite
his/her five closest friends. Pay forward all your social obligations at once. This option includes a bottle of French champagne, donated by the auctioneer!
Contact: a.bart.carpenter@gmail.com at any point prior to Nov. 7 to confirm your soiree and line up your guest list. The Auction Committee is pleased to report that the Soirée sold as a pre-auction item for
$749.99 and is no longer available. Please select another item!
Hospitality and Events
Item #402 Nature Walk/ Photo Opportunity Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, operated by the PA Game Commission on the border be‐
tween Lancaster and Lebanon Coun es, is a 6,000‐acre nature preserve established primarily to support the Canada goose and other migratory birds. UCH member Laura Shemick is your guide for an a er‐
noon of bird‐watching and photography. Look for snow geese, mute swans, raptors, and other mi‐
gratory birds. Tour includes access to the indoor exhibit of na ve wildlife in the WMA’s visitor cen‐
ter. For those who work up an appe te on the walk, we will sojourn a er our hike and photog‐
raphy to the historic Schafferstown Inn for a Dutch‐treat dinner. This walk is scheduled at the best me to see snow geese (by the thousands!) Fixed Price: $15 Saturday, March 1, 2016, 1 p.m. Item # 816 Passover Seder Join the S llwaters for their tradi onal pseudo‐kosher Passover Seder. Celebrate this spiritually rewarding Jewish holiday in an abbreviated and eclec c UU fashion. Our own haggadah, drawing from a vari‐
ety of tradi ons, is inclusive and touching. Ages 12 and up only, please. Wine is part of the ritual with a grape juice op on. We’ll be serving an bio c‐free chicken and local and/or organic vegetables. Fixed Price: $30/seat 10 Seats Available Date: Friday, April 22, 2016, at 6 p.m. Hosted by Ann & JD S llwater and Pa Hazell Loca on: Chez S llwater, two miles from UCH Clover Lane Campus Item # 391 Sunday Chicken Dinner with the Handshaws Jim and Mimi Handshaw invite you to their home in New Cumberland for an old‐
fashioned Sunday chicken din‐
ner. The menu will include all the sides your mother used to make ‐ or, at least, our mothers used to make! And, of course, save room for apple pie for des‐
sert! Price: $30/seat Six Seats Available Date: Sunday, February 7, 2016, 1 p.m. Item # 250 Chili and Chan ng for 2016 People welcome the new year in many ways. One of the most enjoyable would be to join several UCH women for an evening of chili and chan ng from the world’s religious tradi ons. This fun and meaningful even‐
ing is hosted by Libby Tisdell, Marjy Hartman, Lois Voight, Kathy Stewart, Kelly O’Neill, and Caroline Parke. There will be one meat chili and one vege‐
tarian chili available and the meal will be followed by group chan ng of simple melodies that require no prior experience. You only need your open heart. Come and engage in the sacred sounds that transform and unify. Feel free to bring chants and musical instruments. When: Saturday, January 9. 2016, 6 P.M. Where: Home of Libby Tisdell, 1730 Logan St., Harrisburg Seats Available: 20 Fixed Price: $15 per seat Collectibles
Item # 730 Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Candle Holder Included are one glass Winterberry Candle Holder by Pfaltzgraff and one pillar candle (in the original box). Minimum Suggested Bid: $5 Kindly Donated by Don and Linda Brown Item # 044 Hand‐Crocheted Doily Up for auc on is a sam‐
ple of Rev. Mike Walker’s cro‐
che ng. Created as a way to relax a er a difficult day, this doily is 14” in sage green and is called “Peacock Pride” because it is a varia on on the peacock pa ern. Item # 115 Christmas Tea This fes ve holiday set includes two sea‐
sonal snowman mugs, one seasonal sugar and creamer set, two small Longaberger holiday dishes, one scented candle, and one box of Celes al Sea‐
sonings peppermint tea, all ar ully arranged in a white basket. Minimum Suggested Bid: $10 Kindly Donated by Don and Linda Brown Item #045 “Majes c” Handmade Crocheted Doily To help keep his balance as a minister, Rev. Mike Walker creates in a number of ar s c media, including cro‐
che ng. Here is your op‐
portunity to own one of his crea ons. “Majes c” is a varia on on the tradi onal pineapple pa ern in two‐tone red and dusty rose. Minimum Bid: $10 Minimum Bid: $10 Food and Drink
Item # 749 Let It Snow! Winter Cookies It doesn’t ma er if it’s snowing outside so long as you have this snowman cookie jar, with one bag of Pepperidge Farms Gingerman cookies, two small Lon‐
gaberger holiday plates, and one Christmas candy‐
shaped candle holder with tealight, all packed in a fes ve green basket. Minimum Suggested Bid: $10 Kindly Donated by Don and Linda Brown Item # 218 Pa ’s Pretzels Made to your order—3 dozen chocolate‐
covered pretzel rods. A sweet and salty treat for all to eat. Provide two weeks’ no ce and Pa Hazell will prepare and deliver these yummy treats for your next special occasion. You choose your favorite chocolate and topping and Pa does all the rest! Chocolate—dark, milk, or white Toppings—M&M minis, toffee, peanuts, mini chocolate chips, peppermint, seasonal col‐
ored jimmies/sprinkles Minimum Suggested Bid: $30 Item # 126 UU Apple Goodies It doesn’t get more local than this! An apple pie, 2 half‐
pints of plain applesauce, 2 half‐
pints of cinnamon applesauce, and a pint of apple chips/snitz– all from UU apples from the tree be‐
hind our Market Street campus. Donated by JD & Ann S llwater and Debbie Reihart. Minimum opening bid: $10 Item # 330 Fresh Goodness from the Garden and Farm Now you can have home‐canned delights made from organic fruits & vegetables. Selec on in‐
cludes: applesauce, apple pie filling, cherry pie filling, raspberry jam and tomato‐
based pasta sauce. The fruit was grown in the Hoskins‐
Helm's yard, and the vegetables for the pasta sauce are from Spiral Path CSA. This delicious bounty will be available the night of the auc on. Minimum Bid: $20 Kindly Donated by Donna and Phil Hoskins‐Helm Item # 883 I’ll Drink to That! Make a toast with this bo le of Montes Classic Series cabernet sauvi‐
gnon 2013 from Chile. The wine comes paired with a Houdini Waiter’s corkscrew in a natural basket. Minimum Suggested Bid: $10 Kindly Donated by Don and Linda Brown Hospitality and Events
Item # 114 Poetry and Perspec ves on Race in Harrisburg: An A ernoon with poet Marian Cannon Dornell A re red From “Naomi’s Harvest”
RN specializing in she throws down her hoe onto the rocky trail
and wrestles aside the Golden Bough brush
mental health that hides the clearing she’s made for her hush‐hush
herb garden. Her mistress thinks she comes up here
nursing and hos‐
to harvest plant parts for her wool dyes
but she’s already passed those source plants, whose buds
pice care, Marian begin to swell: Bitter Dock, Bouncing
Bet, Bugleweed, Tetterwort scattered
Cannon Dornell throughout these woods. On this day, she’s come
to fetch parts of the Stinking Benjamin* plant whose tea
(b. 1939) grew up protects her from nighttime intrusions
of her master. She lifts the hoe to break
in the 1940s and up the ground to the rhythm
of her rage.
1950s in Harris‐
burg, a town that About race in Harrisburg
considered her “other” as a black Marion Cannon Dornell
person and as a black woman. In her newly pub‐
About Unicorn in Captivity:
An Afternoon with Marion Cannon Dornell
lished poetry col‐
Hosted by Kate Quimby and Dorothy Brown
2:00 p.m. Sunday, Aprll 3, 2016
lec on, Unicorn in 2406 Chestnut Street, Harrisburg
Cap vity, she pro‐
vides a historical perspec ve on slavery and segrega on in Harrisburg, as well as the las ng legacies they have in our lives to‐
day. She brings to life the stories of men and women who were enslaved in our city, as well as those who were allies in helping secure their freedom. Marian studied with Penn State professors/poets Robin Becker and Todd Davis and with poet Rebec‐
ca Foust. She received the 2009 Walker Scholarship to the summer program at the Provincetown, MA, Fine Arts, where she studied with Kimiko Hahn. In addi on to Unicorn in Cap vity, her work has appeared in On the Issues: The Progressive Woman’s Quarterly, Kinfolks: A Journal of Black Expression, and Fledgling Rag. She is also the author of the essay, “Light on a Dark Path: Self‐Discovery Among White Women,” in African Americans Doing Feminism: Pu ng Theory into Everyday Prac ce, Aarone e White, ed. (2010). Marian regu‐
larly gives poetry readings in her community and also gives talks about race and our culture. Up for auc on is an a ernoon with Marian, hosted by fellow poet Dorothy Brown and Kate Quimby. Marian will read from her poetry and offer her perspec ve on black lives and the lives of black people in Cen‐
tral Pennsylvania over the past 250 years. Light refreshments served. Note: Copies of Unicorn in Cap vity available for purchase at the event. Fixed Price: $25/seat Seats Available: 8 Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016, at 2 p.m. Address: 2406 Chestnut Street, Harrisburg (Chez Quimby) ...
*Stinking Benjamin is a plant used in folk medicine to promote menstruation.
Through masterful weaving of poetry, stories and narrative, Dornell provides us with a rare glimpse into the history of race in Harrisburg. She does not stop there, however. She connects our past with our present, speaking to the issues of race and racism today. She challenges us to further our own understanding of the “other,” and to continue the dialogue on race and racism in our city.
—extracted from YWCA: Poetry and Perspectives on Race in Harrisburg
Through masterful weaving of poetry, stories and narrative, Dornell provides us with a rare glimpse into the history of race in Harrisburg. She does not stop there, however. She connects our past with our present, speaking to the issues of race and racism today. She challenges us to further our own understanding of the “other,” and to continue the dialogue on race and racism in our city.
NOTE: We will establish an overflow list for addi onal bids and consider moving the event to a larger venue if warranted. Hospitality and Events
Item # 277 Coloratura!
Coloratura is used in opera c sing‐
ing to enable the ar st to improvise with runs, An introduction to Turandot, with liner notes by Bart Carpenter on the Metropolitan Opera performance trills, wide leaps, and scheduled Jan., 30, 2016. Background on: Giacomo Puccini; his final opera (1924); the opulent production designed by Franco Zeffirelli (1987); and the all‐star cast scheduled for this performance.
other similar vocal or‐
namenta on. It is widely used in Italian opera, especially of the Coloratura
Roman c period. The Hosted by Bart/Kate Carpenter
7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016
coloratura soprano is 3401 Green Street, Harrisburg
capable of seemingly superhuman feats: the voice is extremely ag‐
Backstory: ile, firing out fast‐
Wed. Jan. 27, 2016
w/Bart Carpenter
paced coloratura sec‐
ons that ascend as Franco Zeffirelli Production
high as the 3rd F above middle C (and in a few Regal Cinemas cases even higher). Harrisburg 14
These roles have exist‐
ed from Baroque Cinema Center of Camp Hill
through 20th Century Live HD Broadcast 1:00 p.m. Sat. Jan. 30
opera, including the Delayed Broadcast 6:30 p.m. Wed. Feb 3
tle role in Turandot. Up for auc on is an evening with Bart/Kate Carpenter discussing the final opera (1924) of Giacomo Puccini; the now‐
legendary produc on designed by Franco Zeffirelli for the Metropolitan Opera (1987); and the cast scheduled for the Met’s final Turandot performance of the 2015‐16 season. Bart will deconstruct the opera and play re‐
cordings of memorable movements in the music. Auc on also includes a set of liner notes, est. 20 pages, of reading material about this 2015‐16 performance. (Liner notes separately available with suitable dona on.) The evening is intended to enhance apprecia on for opera in general, and the upcoming performance in par cular. The event includes light refreshments suitable for Italian opera: formaggio italiano, with vino rosso. Non‐alcoholic beverages also available. The evening is also a prelude to future greatness! This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Met’s high density (HD) broadcasts, Live in HD. The evening will prepare the newly cognoscen to appreciate the Turandot performance scheduled later that week. Live broadcast at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 (rebroadcast 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016). Tickets ($24) are separately available from two local thea‐
ters hos ng the broadcasts: Regal Cinema Harrisburg 14 or Cinema Center of Camp Hill; UCH members are encouraged to share the experience. Price: $20/seat 10 Seats Available Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 7 p.m. Address: 3401 Green Street, Harrisburg Coloratura
Live Auction
Item # 772 Complete Estate Plan Financial advisers look at a well‐executed financial plan in the way an art lover looks at a pain ng. WealthManagement.com says that Mi and Ann Romney’s 1995 Family Trust (the Romney trust), with its reported $100 million, is the financial‐planning equivalent of the Mona Lisa. We can't promise the Mona Lisa, but we can guarantee presiden al‐
quality estate planning! Up for auc on is a full estate plan guided by "our own" Dennis Hursh, Esq. He will meet with you and (if relevant) your spouse/
partner and create the appropriate vehicles for you to rest easy. This is a will for the two of you, powers of a orney, living wills and (if relevant) a chil‐
dren's protec ve plan. As an FYI, Dennis focuses on tax law and legali es of prac cing medicine—an added bonus for any doctors bidding!!! Retail value: $1,000 ‐ $2,000 depending on complexity. Opening bid: $500 Item # 163 A Weekend in May — Just 50 Minutes Away! Here’s your chance to get away from it all for a weekend...but not too far away. Bid on a Saturday/
Sunday stay in May 2016 (excluding Memorial Day weekend) in a modern cabin near Pine Grove Furnace State Park, just 20 minutes from Ge ysburg. Located three minutes from the Appalachian Trail with a touch of the rus c, the log cabin living area and newly‐renovated bedrooms and bathrooms (2015) make this cabin a unique pleas‐
ure for the en re family to visit. There’s room for up to 8 people. Modern ameni es include air condi oning, microwave oven, hot running wa‐
ter, and air purifiers. It is completely furnished with two bedrooms and two bath‐
rooms, and towels and bed linens are provided. Recently updated for a handicapped member of the family, there is a wheelchair ramp to the out‐
side deck that gives access to bedrooms, and a bathroom with a huge handicapped accessible shower. There is also a ramp to the kitchen from the deck to give access to the living room, kitchen, and screened and rocking‐chair porch. There is a king‐size bed and a set of bunk beds in the master bedroom and a double bed (new ma ress) and a set of double bunk beds (new ma ress) in the second bedroom. The kitchen comes complete with dishes, silverware, and pots and pans for cooking. Enjoy your me away by fly fishing on the LeTorte, Big Spring, Yellow Breeches, and Falling Springs, just minutes away. You are within walking distance of Fuller Lake and many other mountain ameni es including swimming, hiking, fishing, boa ng, golf, and much more. To be sure you enjoy your me away, there is a land line but no long distance service and no WiFi. The cabin has an AM‐FM radio and mul ple CD player with speakers. NO pets and NO smoking anywhere in the cabin. Kindly Donated by Kim and Chris Cain Minimum Bid: $200 Live Auction
Item # 294 Weekend in Northern Pennsylvania Up for auc on is a weekend at “Coyote Run Cabin,” the weekend/summer retreat of Mike and Christy Myers and Elgin/Susan Jones‐Sink, located on the border of Lycoming and Tioga Coun es. Choose your season! Walking distance to the Ski Sawmill slopes (winter) and close proximity to Grand Canyon of Penn‐
sylvania (spring/summer). 2016 date to be coordinated with the do‐
nors. Coyote Run Cabin has a large fireplace and nice large kitchen. No cable, but two TVs with DVD players and lots of movies to choose from, for both adults and chil‐
dren. It rou nely sleeps all seven of the Myers, so it will definitely have room for you and yours. Master bedroom on the ground floor with a full‐size bed. Two bedroom spaces up‐
stairs, separated by a bath‐
room. One BR has two twins and the other has both a twin over full bunk bed and a queen
‐size futon. One bathroom on each floor. It is an all‐season des na on. For winter visitors, it’s within walking distance of a small ski slope called Ski Sawmill. In spring, there is tubing there. Christy reports: “There is also a small winery within a mile of the place. There is a pub/restaurant also within a mile, and the very charming town of Wellsboro is only 20+ minutes away, where there are restaurants, shopping, and a movie theater. Other excursions include the PA Grand Can‐
yon with its Rails to Trails trail (the longest in PA).” Retail Rate: $189‐$229 per night, depending on the season, i.e., $378 to $458 for a weekend. Kindly Donated by the Myers/Sink families Opening bid: $200 for the weekend for a party of up to eight people Live Auction
Item # 932 Wind in Your Face, Wine in Your Hand Founded in 1884 in Croix‐de‐Vie, France, Beneteau is a leading manufacturer of yachts, with five fac‐
tories in France and (since 1986) one in South Carolina. For the past 120 years, the core of the boatyard's pro‐
fession has been innova on and a passion for yach ng. The performance and easy handling of the Beneteau Oceanis 361 (photo) comes from the roller furling mainsail and efficient deck layout. The space, light, and ven la on below deck is magnificent, and the innova ve foldaway cockpit table and walk‐through transom make boarding and entertain‐
ing a breeze. No pun intended. There is a huge head, complete with walk‐in shower, and plenty of storage space and an on‐deck shower. Ideally recommended for six persons, for a comfortable charter. Up for auc on is a day sailing on the Chesapeake Bay with Tom and Meg Conners in their Beneteau Oceanis 361 sailboat, Aurora. Tom grew up in Bal more and has been sailing for more than 60 years, in‐
cluding a trip to Bermuda, 15 trips to New England, and all over the Chesapeake Bay. Tom and Meg have circumnavigated the Delmarva Peninsula, sailed extensively in the northern Chesapeake, and taken Aurora to New England, including Rhode Island, Martha's Vineyard, Nan‐
tucket, Cape Cod and the coast of Maine. Meg reports that Tom is captain; she serves as crew. She also navi‐
gates, cooks, and serves the wine and cheese that accompany sunsets from the cockpit! Aurora is docked in Middle River, due east of Bal more, about 90 miles down I‐83 and I‐695 from Har‐
risburg. The auc on offering includes a day on the Bay for up to four sailors, with gourmet lunch and snacks/
beverages appropriate for such a leisurely pursuit. If desired, the Conners will also offer up crewing opportu‐
ni es to would‐be sailors. Guests should plan to drive themselves down as the hosts will be there early pre‐
paring for the excursion. Weekend yacht rentals in the Bay area start at $500 per day, without food and crew. A guided, char‐
tered sail with company like this? Priceless! Face value: $500 rental + $800 crew + $100 feast = $1,400 Star ng bid: $350 for a party of up to four people. Bring the spouse and two kids, team with another couple – the sea’s the limit! Date: Mutually agreeable date in 2016 Item # 827 Green Technology, Green Lawn Up for auc on is a hand‐propelled Brill Cylinder Mower that provides razor‐sharp lawn mowing at low cost. No oil or gas … no greenhouse gases … no pollu on … no noise except for your contented sighs as you spend me outside and can see the benefits of your me behind the mow‐
er. This baby will keep your lawn looking beau ful and give you a workout at the same me! This fun‐to‐use mower is prac cally new and has five razor‐sharp cu ng edges, mounted on ball bearings, capable of delivering a precise cut to every blade of grass. Small lawns of up to 100 square meters (1076.39 square feet) are ideal for this classic piece of machinery with its collapsible ladder frame‐
style handlebars and adjustable cu ng heights. Minimum Star ng Bid: TBD Kindly Donated by David Pla Learning Opportunities and Services
Item # 462 Edi ng/Proofreading Help Published writers Ann and JD Item # 717 Gentle Grief Yoga The holidays can be a tough me for we S llwater will help you cra more vivacious wri ng and find those pesky spaces between sen‐
tences. Apply this two‐hour ser‐
vice to your resume, paper, col‐
lege applica on or Reporter sub‐
missions. Help your wri ng shine! At least two week advance no ce during the school year, and three during the sum‐
mer. Expires 11/1/16 Minimum bid: $25 who have lost loved ones or are grieving another loss or transi on. Join nurse and yoga instructor Ann S llwater in a gentle yoga class that will be filled with acceptance. Learn and prac ce tools for honoring the whole self. As one of Ann’s yoga students puts it, “Leave feeling like you've had an internal mas‐
sage.” No yoga experience necessary. Date: Saturday, December 12, 2‐3:30 p.m. Loca on: Fuller Chapel, UCH Clover Lane Maximum Number of Par cipants: 10 Fixed Price: $20 Item # 846 Aquarium Set‐Up Aquaria can be soothing and help provide a tranquil mental and emo onal state. But not if you have trouble ge ng everything set up and organized properly and your fish or other cri ers healthy and happy. UCHer Ed Sykes to the rescue. He will consult with you on se ng up a fish, snake, or turtle aquarium in your home. You provide the materials, Ed provides the exper se, and your aqua c friends are well taken care of. Minimum Bid: $20 Item # 092 Private Party Dinner Music Set the mood for your next gathering with up to two hours of rock/blues music performed by John Hursh. John will arrive on a mutually agreed‐to date and me to entertain you and your guests. Minimum Bid: $25 Item # 046 House/Pet Si ng Some mes we need a vaca on or have to go on a business trip, but being the sensi ve and caring people that we are, we don’t want our homes or pets to be lonely or to feel unloved. That’s where Nancy Hall comes in. With two weeks’ advance no ce, she will house‐sit or pet‐sit in your home for up to seven days. Minimum Bid: $25 Must Have Items
Item # 680 Men’s Scent Collec on Find your new scent in this collec on of the top men’s cologne fragrance brands. Included are For Men by Michael Kors, Intenso by Dolce & Gabbana, Invictus by Paco Ra‐
banne, and Lacoste. Minimum Bid: $50 Retail Value: $200+ Kindly Donated by Jessica Hazell Item # 548 Women’s Scent Collec on Find your new allur‐
ing scent from among these popular women’s perfumes. Included in the collec on are Acqua di Gi‐
oia, by Giorgio Armani, Si by Giorgio Armani, Mid‐
night Romance, by Ralph Lauren, and Burberry Brit by Burberry Ltd. Minimum Bid: $50 Retail Value: $200+ Kindly Donated by Jessica Hazell Item: 386 Belt of Many Colors Dress up any ou it with this interchangeable belt ensemble. Use the gold seashell clasp with the black, navy, so green, or pink belt strip. Match your belt to your mood! Fits Misses sizes 8‐12. Minimum Bid: $20 Kindly Donated by Marj Forster Item #902 “...And Two for Tea” This item will have you singing the old standard “Tea for Two” and break‐
ing into a so ‐
shoe dance rou‐
ne. You get a large woven bas‐
ket containing a hand‐thrown po ery teapot, assorted tea bags, a citrus‐scented soy candle, and assorted bisco thins. Doesn’t get any more elegant than this! Minimum Bid $25 Kindly Donated by Marj Forster Item # 620 Peruvian Necklace There’s never a bad me to give that spe‐
cial someone a new necklace, but now you can score points for a gra‐
cious gi and also help the church. How cool is that? Up for auc on is a Peruvian turquoise necklace on an 18” chain with matching earrings. All the metal is “Alpaca Sil‐
ver” ( n, iron, zinc composi on). Kindly Donated by Michael McCullough Minimum Bid: $35 Item # 043 Rev. Walker Doily Own your very own doily crocheted by Rev. Mike Walker. This one is “Harmony,” a varia on on a classic pa ern in yellow that is 12”. Minimum Bid: $10 Learning Opportunities and Services
Item # 682 Cocktail Party Music Picture the scene: You and a few of your closest friends, cocktail or wine glasses in hand, gathered around the fireplace, listening in hushed rapture to the solo guitar ar stry of Jay Umble. Jay teaches guitar at two area col‐
leges and is in demand as a so‐
lo ar st and to accompany lo‐
cal groups such as the Harris‐
burg Singers. He will provide one‐hour of cocktail music at a mutually agreeable date and me, depending on his availability. NOTE: This item must be used in the next 12 months. Minimum Bid: $25 Item # 206 Wise Use of Credit for College Students Do you know a college student who could use some advice on wise use of credit as he or she goes through school and enters the work force? UCH treasurer Judy Linder is offering an individual counseling session to each of four successful bidders to help college students learn about wise use of credit. Included will be establishing a credit history, credit scores, making a budget, how to choose a credit card, how credit card balances and interest are comput‐
ed, and iden ty the . Judy also will provide infor‐
ma on on the wisdom of star ng early to save for re rement. Give the gi that will last a life me for your son, daughter, or other rela ve. Just don’t borrow to make your bid on this item! Counseling session dates to be determined. Fixed Price: $50 Item # 075 Custom‐Built Fishing Rod Experienced fishermen understand the val‐
ue in having a one‐of‐a‐kind, personalized fishing rod cus‐
tom built for you. UCHer Guy Dannelly will work with you to define your specific fishing technique, style, aes‐
the cs and exper se, and then will design and create a rod just for you, using the best fishing rod components. This unique rod will make you the envy of everyone on the water. Delivery me to be nego ated with the high bidder. Minimum Bid: $150 Item # 316 Household Budge ng Seminar UCH treasurer Judy Linder is cer fied by the Department of Jus ce to teach its curriculum of Personal Financial Man‐
agement—and she’s willing to share the (intellectual) wealth with up to four UCH members! In a private one‐on‐one session las ng 2‐3 hours, she will cover the following material:  Se ng short‐ and long‐term financial goals  Obtaining an annual credit report  What comprises a credit score  How to improve a credit score  Various op ons of keeping household records  Crea ng a budget  Reverse mortgages  Credit card op ons  Op ons to pay down debt  Saving for re rement  Saving for the unexpected  Iden ty the This life‐changing seminar is available for four different couples/households on dates TBD. Fixed Price: $100 per household Hospitality and Events
Item # 736 All That Jazz Jazz is America's origi‐
nal music. It represents free‐
dom, crea vity, passion, and a way of expression that is found in few other endeavors. Despite this, jazz is rarely listened to in our coun‐
try. Many folks have trouble with jazz the first me they listen, because they wonder where the melody is. In this session, UCH member, jazz aficiona‐
do, former disc jockey, and Central Pa Friends of Jazz board member Paul Haidet will offer an even‐
ing devoted to de‐mys fying the genre. Through directed listening and conversa on, Paul will guide par cipants through a number of core con‐
cepts in jazz, including the tension between struc‐
ture and freedom and the musical "conversa ons" that occur on a jazz bandstand. The group will have a light supper, and each par‐
cipant/couple will receive a copy of Miles Davis' 1959 "Kind of Blue," one of the most influen al and largest selling albums in jazz history. Fixed Price: $35 Maximum Number of Seats: 10 Date/Time: Saturday, March 19, 2016, 6:30 pm Loca on: Home of Paul Haidet/Mary Lynn Fecile Early bird special: Seat #1 available for $20 (Bidding opens at 5:30) Item # 761 Apollo, Demeter, and Dionysus Chill on a Porch Share your favorite music tracks and relax over food and drinks on the Loza family’s porch in Lemoyne. You pro‐
vide your favorite tracks (via CD or other digital files) and, if you’re so inclined, explain why they move you; the Lozas will provide dinner, dessert, wine, and beer. Eight guests will be welcomed on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 6 p.m. Fixed Price: $30 per seat Your Hosts: Andy and Kate Loza Learning Opportunities and Services
Item # 448 Legal Help Resolving a Problem Feel as though you’ve go en a raw deal? UCHer Joe Melillo, Esq., is offering up to two hours of professional assis‐
tance to help you resolve a dispute with an insurance company, creditor, dealer, or contractor. If it turns out that you need more me or actual li ga on, Joe will point you in the right direc on. Opening Bid: $100 Retail Value: $600 Item # 683 Child Development and Paren ng Library Starter Read Jean Liedloff's observa ons and thoughts on raising happy and resilient children in "The Con‐
nuum Concept"; Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish's advice on respec ul and effec ve com‐
munica on with children (and adults) in "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk"; and about how one Harrisburg school is im‐
plemen ng some of the principles of both in "Thinking About The Circle School". Carry your reading material—and every‐
thing else you need—with you in a handy Circle School tote. Kindly Donated by Julia James, The Circle School Minimum Bid: $20 Item # 848 Grounding Cer fied yoga teacher and nurse Ann S llwater will lead Grounding, a guided medita on. This 20‐45 mi‐
nute process is done outside, on pads, in sleeping bags and/or with mosquito ne ng, depending on the weather. As learned from War‐
ren Grossman, Starhawk, and oth‐
ers, this prac ce has brought Ann down‐to‐earth and improved her life on many levels. Mutually agreed‐upon me and place for you and up to three friends. Expires June 10, 2016. Minimum Bid: $15 for the session; bidders’ choice of par cipants Item # 271 Paint It Yourself Ceramics Available for your high bid are two Color Me Mine studio gi cer ficates. At this paint‐it‐
yourself certamics studio in the Colonial Com‐
mons on Jonestown Road in Harrisburg, the theme is “pain ng fun for everyone.” The cer fi‐
cates, which expire February 2016, have a retail value of up to $16. Minimum Bid: $10 Food and Drink
Item # 072 Fresh‐Baked Bread Who can resist large pieces of fresh bread, Item # 492 Sharp Shopper Goody Basket A $20 gi card is the centerpiece of this slathered with bu er and maybe some honey or fresh fruit jam? If your mouth is watering as you read this, here’s a deal for you. Laura Shemick will make you two—
not one, but two—loaves of fresh bread at your request with your choice of flour (no gluten‐free). Sample her breads on the food table at the auc on or buy the loaves that are available that night. Number of Lucky Winners: 3 Minimum Bid: $15 basket, but the foods that surround it will provide an immediate taste sensa on. Enjoy a variety of items from the Middletown grocery outlet includ‐
ing organic salsa, masala curry bu ernut squash soup, lightly‐smoked sardines, hot and sweet popcorn, and mul grain fruit and nut bars. Kindly Donated by Sharp Shopper, Ann S llwater, Pa Hazell Minimum Suggested Bid: $10 Must Have Items
Item # 740 Tickle Your Funny Bone Funny Times is a monthly cartoon and hu‐
mor newspaper for a world gone weird (know a place like that?). Each issue brings 24 ad‐free pag‐
es with over 100 cartoons and ar cles right to your doorstep. This intelligent, le ‐leaning con‐
tent is guaranteed to make you laugh. A subscrip on to Funny Times is by far the cheapest an
‐depressant on the market. JD and Ann S llwater will gi a one‐year subscrip on to the lucky high bidder. See www.funny mes.com. Minimum Bid: $15 Item # 298 Porcelain Na vity Set This 10‐piece na vity set is in white porcelain with gold accents. It is packed in the original box. Kindly Donated by Linda and Don Brown Minimum Bid: $10 Item # 113 Bookstore Credit The Cupboard Maker bookstore in Enola has eve‐
rything from children’s books to romance to history and philosophy. (There also are cats in the store, but they’re not for sale.) Up for bid is a $50 credit for in‐store use. Credit can only be used for half the cost of the book you want to purchase—if the book costs $10, you can only put $5 of credit towards it. (That may mean you can buy twice as many books!) Kindly Donated by Alana Wright Suggested Minimum Bid: $25 Live Auction
Item # 652 Replica—Richard the Lionhearted Sword Imagine how this Marto replica Richard the Lionhearted sword would look on a wall in your home! This 40”‐long sword was purchased in the late 1980s or early 1990s. There is some tarnish on the han‐
dle and the leather at the handle is a bit worn. One source reminds us that the tradi onal image of King Richard the Lionheart, the second Plantagenet King of England, has come to us through the centuries as a glorious crusader and knight. Captured by the Austrian Emperor Leopold, he was later rescued by the young troubadour Blondel, who discovered Richard when singing a famous ballad. King Richard was called "Lionheart" at the beginning of the Third Crusade, when King Phillip of France was compared with a lamb and Richard with a lion. King Richard the Lionheart convinced his officers in Winchester, around a round table, of having belonged to King Arthur’s legend and having the magical sword Excalibur. Richard was a generous knight and a wise poli‐
cian, but above all a great soldier. His own personal ability was a source of inspira‐
on to his men in ba le. For all his bravery , King Richard the Lionheart died foolish‐
ly. He thought that an archer who was aiming at him was waving. When he re‐
turned the wave, the archer shot him. Comparable value for a similar new Marto sword: $375 Minimum Bid: $100 Kindly Donated by Kathleen Gorak and Richard Lacquement Item # 739 Midtown Tapas ¡Tapas y sangria, con mucho gusto! Tapas originated in Spain. They are snacks, canapés or finger food in any form, intended to ac‐
company drinks at a bar. They are served day in and day out in every bar and café in Spain and are so much a part of the culture and social scene that the Spanish people invented the verb tapear ,which means to go and eat tapas! Margaret Carrow invites UCH members to tapear to her Midtown home for a dinner of tapas, sangria, and margaritas. Date/Time: Saturday, March 5, 2016, 5:00 pm Loca on: Home of Margaret Carrow S
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Seats 1 and 2: Compe ve bidding, opening bid: $30 (bidding closes at 7:30) Seats 3 and 4: “Buy It Now” for $60 (Silent Auc on) by 7:00; if unsold, it moves to Live Auc on L A
Seats 5 and 6: Live auc on, paired with a special vino español donated by the auc oneer. Thanks!
The Auc on Commi ee expresses its sincere apprecia on to the UCH Lay‐Led Ministries that contributed gi baskets for this evening’s raffle. Please remember to look at the baskets and purchase ckets for your chance to win those you want. Tickets are $1 for one or $5 for 10 (a real bargain!) and are available at the basket raffle table. Notes
Take colorful notes on this page to remember which items you want to bid on.