Silent Auction Booklet 2016 - Center for Spiritual Living

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Silent Auction Booklet 2016 - Center for Spiritual Living
Silent Auction Booklet
2016
Thisbookbelongsto:
IMPORTANT! Be sure to read pages 1–7
before starting to bid!
Kitchen Sink tips on the back cover
Browse and Bid in the Celebration Hall Lobby
or online at
SpiritualLiving.org/gourmets
Welcome to the
Gourmets for God
Silent Auction 2016!
Silent Auction Dates
Bid online and on campus!
ONLINEatSpiritualLiving.org/gourmets:
Friday,April15,9:00am–
Wednesday,April27,9:00pm
ONCAMPUS:
Sundays,April17,April24,andMay1,
8:30am–12:30pm
FINALSundayRollingClose:
Sunday,May1,12:30pm–12:45pm
UseourQRcodetovisit
SpiritualLiving.org/gourmets
Thisfunanduniquefundraiser,fortheCenter
forSpiritualLivingSeattle,bringstogether
membersofourspiritualcommunity,along
withfriendsandfamily,tomeet,eatand
createwonderfulmemories,allthewhile
raisingfundstosupportourspiritualhome.
Almost100communitymemberswillbehosting57eventsthisyear,
offeringeveryimaginableformofculinaryentertainmentwithlove,
passionandcreativity.Therearecasualpicnics,elegantmealsand
funoutings—allgreatwaystomeetfellowcongregantsandmake
newfriends!
Now’syouropportunitytobidonthechancetoattendoneormore
ofthesefabulousevents!Anyonecanbid!Themajorityofevents
takeplacebetweenMay21andDecember31,2016,withone
offeredin2017.
How does it work?
Ifyouhaveparticipatedinothersilentauctions
before,youmostlikelyhavebidtobuythewhole
event.InGourmetsforGod,you’rebiddingfor
oneseator“spot”atanevent.
• Register to bid either ONLINE or ON CAMPUS. You
won’t be able to place a valid bid without registering.
Yourbidisfinanciallybindingandyourcreditcardwillbe
chargedforalleventsyoudowin. Seep.2fordetails. • There are events for every budget. Some events have BuyIt-Now pricing or Family pricing. Seep.3fordetails.
• Tobid: If an event allows for ten guests, four spots will be
listed ONLINE and six spots ON CAMPUS. ONLINE, bidders
choose one of the four spots listed to bid on, each spot
having a separate bid “race.”ON CAMPUS, participating
bidders bid for the six spots inonesinglerace, with the top
six bidders each winning one of the six spots. Whether
bidding ONLINE or ON CAMPUS, bid for more than one seat
if you want to bring a friend or partner. Seep.3fordetails. • The week after the auction closes, bidder’s credit cards
will be charged, and both hosts and winning bidders will be
notified of the final guest list. Seep.7fordetails.
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That’s it. Have fun! Eat well! Bid early and bid often!
Start at the Online Silent Auction Web Page
Hereyouwillfindlinkstothesilentauctionsiteandouronline
programguide,aswellasaPDFofthisbooklet.
SpiritualLiving.org/gourmets
Registration
ONLINE
GotoSpiritualLiving.org/gourmetsandclickontheSilentAuctionPro
linktoviewitemsbygridorlist.Onceyouregister,youwillreceivea
confirmationemailfromourSilentAuctionProteam.Remember,
theONLINEbiddingstartsat9:00am,Friday,April15andrunsuntil
9:00pm,Wednesday,April27.
Gotta
love grid
view! 2
ONCAMPUS—CelebrationHallmiddlelobby
Registerandsubmitavalidcreditcardattheauctionregistration
tabletoreceiveabidnumber.Volunteersarehappytoexplainthe
financialguidelinesforparticipatingintheauction.
Special pricing options
Lookforthe“specialpricing”coloredlabelonsomebidsheetsfor
greatdeals!
Buy-It-Nowpricing(onlyONCAMPUS)
Nobiddingnecessary—justwriteyournameandbidnumber
onthebidsheetandyou’regoodtogo!Yourcreditcardwill
bechargedtheBuy-It-Nowprice.Hurry—theseeventsgofast!
Familypricing
Acertainnumberofchildrenmayattend,
includedinthepriceofoneadult.
Bidding
EacheventhasspotsavailableONLINEandONCAMPUS(exceptions
aretheBuy-It-NowspotsthatareonlyavailableONCAMPUS).
ONLINE,eachspotisbiduponasitsownitemandhasaseparatebid
history.ONCAMPUS,thetopbiddersonthesheetwillwin,allhaving
bidononesheetforallspots.
ONLINEbiddingworkslikethis:
BidONLINEfrom9:00am,Friday,April15until9:00pm,Wednesday,
April27.Thesoftwarewillkeeptrackofthewinningbids.
WithintheONLINEauction,thehighestbidat9:00pmonApril27
isthewinningbidderforthatspot.OncetheONLINEauctioncloses,
allremainingspotswillbeaddedtotheONCAMPUSauction,intime
forthefinalbiddingsession,8:30amto12:30pm,Sunday,May1.
(Rollingclosestartsatapprox.12:30pm.)
ONCAMPUSbiddingworkslikethis:
Let’ssayyou’dliketoattendanItaliandinnerfortenguests
(remember,sixspotsONCAMPUSandfourONLINE).Enteryourbid
onthebidsheet,keepinginmindtheminimumbidaswellasthe
bidincrementsofeither$2or$5.Ofcourse,youcanbidashighas
youwantfromthestart,especiallyifyoureallywanttoattendthis
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dinner!Oncesixvalidbidshavebeenentered,theseventhbidwill
bumpthelowestLASTbidderofftheguestlist.Inotherwords,ON
CAMPUS,thefirstbidatacertainamountwinsoverthenextbid
atthesameamount.That’swhyit’sagoodideatobidearlyandbid
often!Keepcheckingthebidsheet—ifyouwereoutbid,counter
withahigherbidonanewlineatthebottomofthelist.Tohelp
bidderskeeptrack,aGourmetsforGodvolunteerwillmonitorthe
bidsheets,crossingoutbidsthathavebeenbumpedoffbyahigher
bid.Intheend,thehighestsixbidderswillhavewonspotsatthe
event.
ON CAMPUS bidding example:
Italiandinnerevent:10guests
(6ONCAMPUS/4ONLINE)
Opening bid price: $25, bid increment:
$5
Amt
.
Bid #
1.
$25
003
2.
$25
003
3.
$50
015
Winning Bid #3
4.
$50
015
Winning Bid #4
5.
$25
008
6.
$35
022
7.
$35
047
8.
$60
008
9.
$35
029
10
$45
036
Winning Bid #6
11
$50
029
Winning Bid #5
12
$55
022
Winning Bid #2
Winning Bid #1
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Planning/bidding strategies
Makesureyouhaveyourcalendarnearbywhenyou’rebidding.
Keepaneyeonyourbids—You’rebiddingforafabulousbikeride
andpicnic,however,youkeepgettingoutbid!☹Movetoanother
eventthatalsohadcaughtyoureye.Seeingthisearlycangiveyou
thechancetogetinawinningbidonanothergreatevent!☺
OnestrategyistobidONLINEfirst,andseeifyouwinthere.(ONLINE
biddingclosesbeforeONCAMPUSbiddingdoes.)Ifyoudon’twin,try
againthefollowingSundayinthelasthoursofONCAMPUSbidding.
Thiscanbeagamble–areyouupforit?☺
ONLINE and ON CAMPUS bidding!
Therearetwoplacestobid.Beaware—ifyoubidforthesame
eventONLINEandONCAMPUS,youcouldwininbothplaces!
Winning Bidder and Lead Host notification
Allcreditcardswillbeprocessedtheweekaftertheauctioncloses.
WinningBidderswillreceiveanemailedreceiptfrom
noreply@SilentAuctionPro.comwithresultsandeventdetails.
TheLeadHostwillalsobenotifiedbyemailwithcontactinfoforthe
winningbiddersoftheirevent.
ItishighlysuggestedthattheLeadHostnotifyWinningBidders
aboutparticulardetailsandlocationinformationamonthpriorto
theirevent.
Auction etiquette
Pleasehonorthegeneroushostswhohaveplannedandorganized
formonthstoofferyouafabulousexperience!Imagineslicingand
dicingfordays,andsettingastrikingtableforeight,andthentwo
individualsjustdon’tshowup.It’sheartbreaking!Ifyoucannot
attendanevent,pleasedoeverythingpossibletofillyourseatby
giftingorsellingthespottoafriendorfamilymember—theywill
thankyouforit!
Allauctioneventsassumenosmoking,noalcohol
served,nopets,andnothandicapaccessible(ADA),
unlessotherwiseindicatedintheiteminformation.
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Weappreciateallofourmarvelous,generoushostsandchefs.
Weappreciateallofourgenerousbidders.
Weappreciateourdedicatedanddevoted
GourmetsforGodVolunteerLeadership
Team:SherryDawley,BrianEckfeldt,Joey
Nessif,KathyThorsen,supportvolunteers
andRev.PatricCreelman.
ThanksforsupportingourCSLChurchand
Community.
Very important to remember:
1. Yourbidisacontract. Registerandsubmitavalidcreditcard
tobid.Volunteers are happy to explain the financial
guidelines for participating in the auction. ☺Registering as
a bidder does not obligate you to make a purchase. Your
credit card will only be charged if you are
a winning bidder.
2. Checkyourcalendarsbeforebidding.If you
win an event spot but then find you are
unable to attend, honorthehostsbygifting
orresellingyourspottoafriendorfamily
member. 3. Eachbiddermustbidonaseparateline. If you are a couple
or family, please use a separate line for each person. We
cannotaddextraseatstoaneventifacouple’sorfamily’sbids
aresplit, so bid accordingly (i.e., early and high) to win
the spots you want. The only exception is the family
pricing events—one line is a bid for the adult, who may
bring as many children as indicated for that particular
event.
4. Eventsraisebya$2or$5increment. When you are raising a
bid, note the minimumraiseincrementfor that event. 5. Donoterase,crossoutorinanyotherway
changeanenteredbid. See point #1! If you
decide to raise your bid while a previous bid
of yours is still in play, ask a volunteer to
assist you.
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6. Possiblecancellation. If, at the end of the auction, an event
has less than 50% of its spots won, the host has the
opportunity to cancel the event. The bid amounts will not
be charged.
There are two places to bid. Beaware—ifyoubidforthe
sameeventONLINEandONCAMPUS,youcouldwininboth
places!
7. PAYMENTS:All sales are final. No refunds will be given. All
paymentsareprocessedtheweekaftertheauctioncloses.
Nodeferredpayments.
8. All proceeds from the Gourmets for God auction benefit the Center for Spiritual Living Seattle. Have fun bidding!!!
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Center for Spiritual Living’s 2016
Gourmets for God Silent Auction events
MAY 2016
CELEBRATE DON BEATY AND CARRIE SJAARDA'S
WEDDING
SATURDAY,MAY21ComeblessusandCSL.Joinusinoursacred
marriageceremony,thencelebratewithusatourcowboystyle
reception.Blessourmarriagebycreatingaspecialprayerfora
sacredorigamiweddingtree.Grabyourcowboyboots,hats,and
spurs.It'llbearockinggoodtime.(Nogifts)TIME:2pm-5pm
LOCATION:CSLFellowshipHall,5801SandPointWay,Seattle
98105HOSTS:CarrieSjaarda(206-953-1380)&DonBeatyCHEF:
KarenBinkhorstGUESTS:150,BUYITNOWperGuest:$25
NOTES:Allglutenfree.
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.ADA-approvedspace.Alcohol
served.
JUNE 2016
GRANDMA RUGGIERI'S WORLD FAMOUS CHICKEN
CACCIATORE
SATURDAY,JUN4Backbypopulardemand!ChefXander(Alex)
willprepareforyouhisGrandmaRuggieri'sFamousChicken
Cacciatore!AswellasAntipasto,Insalata,RoastedRedPepper
Risotto,freshvegetables,Artisanbreads,homemadegluten-free
goodiesandChefXander'sI'm-Choosing-Heaven-Todaysorbets.
TIME:5pm-7:30pmLOCATION:1920093rdPlW,Edmonds98020
HOSTS:AlexPerlman(206-200-1563)andKathy&MikeThorsen
CHEF:AlexPerlmanGUESTS:20,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$30.
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
A TASTE OF JERUSALEM
SATURDAY,JUN4ThefoodofJerusalemisrepresentativeof
countlessculturesandreligiouspathscomingandgoingforfour
thousandyears.Foodisaunifyingforceandpartofthegreat
spiritandenergyofthecity.Joinustoexperiencethiswonderful
diversitythroughfood!TIME:6pm-??LOCATION:169SunsetCt
NW,Issaquah98027HOSTS/CHEFS:SusanRebello(425-273-1173)
&SusanHorowitzGUESTS:8,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$35
Restrictions:Hosthaspet.Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
SIP WINE WITH CORKS AND CANVAS
SUNDAY,JUN5Sipdelectablewinewhilepaintingfunart.Heldin
thegorgeousboardroomoftheColumbiaWineryinWoodinville.
ColumbiaprovidesthevenueandwinewhileCorksandCanvas
Eventswillprovidepaints,brushes,aprons,easels,canvasand
easystep-by-stepinstruction.Attheendoftheday,everyone
goeshomewithaworkofart!TIME:2:30pm-5pmLOCATION:
ColumbiaWinery,14030NE145thSt,Woodinville98072HOST:
MaeBentley(425-205-8353)GUESTS:8,MINIMUMBIDper
Guest:$40
Restrictions:Nosmoking.ADA-approvedspace.Alcoholserved.
Age21+event.
LET THE PAINT GUIDE YOU
SATURDAY,JUN11BecomeaMasterofCreativitybyusingpaints
toexpressyourself.Snackswillbeserved.Materialswillbe
supplied.TIME:1pm-4pmLOCATION:SnohomishCountyHOST:
Rev.KathianneLewis(206-499-2817)GUESTS:6,MINIMUMBID
perGuest:$100NOTES:Specialdietssupported.Exact address
location will be sent to the winning bidders.
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Hosthaspet.
TEENS WITH TASTE
SUNDAY,JUN12ComingofAgeiscomingtoyouwithafun-filled,
youth-led,interactive,intergenerationalafternoonofcookingand
community.Comeandlearn,laugh,andbreakbreadwithus.
TIME:4pm-6pmLOCATION:CSLFellowshipHall,5801SandPoint
Way,Seattle98105HOST:JanellShiers(206-295-2672)GUESTS:
20,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$25NOTES:Specialdietssupported.
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.ADA-approvedspace.
TALK AND LISTEN WITH THE ANIMALS!
SATURDAY,JUN18Anafternoonlearningtoconnectmore
deeplywithallanimalsatthepeaceful,healingfarmofSerenity
EquineRescueandRehabilitation.Ourvisitwillincludeatourof
theranch,thenlearningandpracticingthebasicskillsofanimal
communicationwhileenjoyinggourmetsnacks.Thehorseslove
tohelpyouhoneyourskills.TIME:12pm-4pmLOCATION:
SerenityEquineRescueandRehabilitation,28818SE216thWay,
MapleValley98038HOSTS:KarenCleveland(206-715-4865)&
KristenHouseCHEF:KarenClevelandGUESTS:12,MINIMUMBID
perGuest:$45NOTES:Specialdietssupported.
Restrictions:None.
HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE (JUNE)
SATURDAY,JUN25EnjoyasunnydayonLakeWashington
aboardtheRameys'vesselADVENTUREand/ortheThorsens'TEN
KEI.WewillleavethedockfromtheRamey'sMontlakehome,
viewfromoff-shoretheabodesoftherichandfamous,and
anchornearSewardParkforamarvelousgourmetlunch
(beveragesincluded!!).Dinghymini-adventuresareanoption.
You'llbehomeintimetogooutanddancetildawn,oratleastbe
ontimeforthe9amservice.TIME:10am-5pmLOCATION:2636
FuhrmanAveE,Seattle98102HOSTS:Kathy(425-776-7088)&
MikeThorsenandSharon&PaulRameyCHEF:KarenBinkhorst
GUESTS:20,BUYITNOWperGuest:$90NOTES:Specialdiets
supported.Softsoledshoesplease.
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Alcoholserved.
SIP AND SPARK YOUR INNER PICASSO!
SATURDAY,JUN25Joinusforacreativeafternoonofsipping
wine,enjoyingappetizersandbeingguidedthroughthe
productionofyourownacrylicpaintingoncanvastotakehome.
Noexperiencenecessary.Materialsprovided.Releaseyourinner
artist!TIME:3pm-6pmLOCATION:1900JonesAveNE,Renton
98056HOSTS:Laurel(425-228-3789)&BethanyTomchickCHEF:
LaurelTomchickGUESTS:10,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$40
Restrictions:Hosthaspet.Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
CAMP WENDT FOR ADULTS
SUNDAY,JUN26Afternoononthewater.EggplantParmesanfor
dinner.Butfirst,kayaking,stand-uppaddleboarding,floatingon
airmattressorrelaxingonlawnchairs.TIME:2pm-9pm
LOCATION:6423S.IslandDr,BonneyLake98391HOST/CHEF:
MichaelWendt(253-720-9165)GUESTS:15,MINIMUMBIDper
Guest:$35
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Age21+event.
JULY 2016
BACKYARD BBQ AND FIREWORKS IN KENMORE
MONDAY,JUL4WatchtheKenmoreFireworksfromthebestseat
inthehouse!Ourbackyard.We'llfeedyouasucculentBBQ
dinnerwithrefreshmentsanddeliciousdesserts.Allgluten-free!
Comeminglewithfriends,playcroquet,andbedazzledbythe
fireworks.TIME:6:30pm-10:30pmLOCATION:5831NE182ndSt,
Kenmore98028HOSTS/CHEFS:CarrieSjaarda(206-953-1380)&
DonBeatyGUESTS:18,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$40
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Hosthaspet.Alcoholserved.
FIRESIDE FAMILY FUN
SATURDAY,JUL9DIYHotDogroastwithS'moresatthebeach,by
thefireside.Hotdogs,salads,chips,drinks,etc.willbeprovided.
Bringbeachgames,flipflops,andyourinnerkid.Gotaguitar?
Bringit!TIME:5pm-??LOCATION:GoldenGardens,8498Seaview
PlNW,Seattle98117HOSTS:TCCooke(206-276-2606)&
MalyndaMcCarterCoHOST:NicoleNicolsonGUESTS:4families
(upto4kidsperfamily),MINIMUMBIDperFamily:$35.NOTES:
Specialdietssupported.
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.ADA-approvedspace.
THANKSGIVING POTLUCK IN JULY
SATURDAY,JUL9ShareasummerThanksgivingdinnerwithdear
friends!Eachguestbringstheirfavoritesidedishfromtheirpast
toshare.JanandArnieprovidetheturkeyandbeverages.TIME:
2pm-5pmLOCATION:21425DamsonRd,Bothell98021HOSTS:
JanViney(425-776-0417)&ArnieMarcusGUESTS:12,MINIMUM
BIDperGuest:$25
Restrictions:Hosthaspet.Alcoholserved.Age21+event.Special
Dietssupported.
.
EARRESISTIBLE, SCENTSATIONAL, BUBBLICIOUS FUN
SUNDAY,JUL10Jointhisexcitingearringandperfumeexchange
andenjoyyourchoiceofSparklingCider,Prosecco,orsodaand
yummyappetizers.Bringyourbelovedbutrarelywornearrings,
bracelets,necklacesandyourextraperfumebottlesorsamplesto
giveaway.You'llhelpotherschoosetheperfectpairorscentfor
themselvesastheycheeryouontooutrageousorsimplyrefined
elegance.Whatagreatwaytopracticegivingandreceiving!
TIME:3pm-6pmLOCATION:1130N.83rdSt,Seattle98103
HOST/CHEF:AlindaPage(206-375-3554)GUESTS:15,MINIMUM
BIDperGuest:$25
Restrictions:None.
GARLIC DILL PICKLES, OH MY!
SATURDAY,JUL16Ifyou'velongedtocreatehomemadegiftsfor
theholidays,areinneedofahostessgift,orjustwanttoadd
some'yang'tothe'yin'inyourlife,thinkaboutmakinggarlicdill
pickles!Withinafewhoursyouwillprepare,processandcan
severaljarsofcucumbers.Withinoneweektheywillhaveturned
intolip-smacking,readytoeattastygarlicdillpickleswhichyou
canbeproudtoserveandshareatthenextBBQorsummer
gathering!Theyaretheperfectcomplementtoanypotluck
event!Spaceislimitedforthisinteractiveevent,sosignupNOW.
TIME:1pm-4pmLOCATION:1152735thAveNE,Seattle98125
HOSTS:JenniferBundy(206-362-4592)&ValerieTimsCHEF:
ValerieTimsGUESTS:10,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$20
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Hosthaspets.
CARIBBEAN PIRATE TREASURE HUNT AND COOKOUT
SATURDAY,JUL16Oursanghaishostingapirate-styletreasure
huntfollowedbyadeliciousearlydinnerofCaribbean-style
smokedpork,moros&cristianos(blackbeans&rice),grilled
platanosypina,andstewedgreens.Dessertistobedetermined-
butshouldbedelicious!Aprizewillbegivenforbestpirate
costume.TIME:4pm-8pmLOCATION:1471139thAveNE,Lake
ForestPark98155HOSTS/CHEFS:DavidMissen(206-361-2667)&
MegMcLaughlinCoHOSTS:Steve&TrudyWarren,Guita
Monfaredi,SuzannaMcCarthyandLaurieKuypersGUESTS:12,
MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$40
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Hostaspet.Alcoholserved.
LET'S MAKE OUR OWN BIG NIGHT!!
SATURDAY,JUL16A4-coursedinnerincelebrationofthemovie
‘BigNight’,includingtheTimpano!It'safeastineverysenseof
theword.Learntomakepasta,whichyouwilltakehome,and
TiramisuwithChefKaren.Lesliewillprovidewineforeachcourse
andschoolusonwinepairings.TIME:5pm-9pmLOCATION:6711
18thAveSW,Seattle98106HOSTS:JeriHudson(206-251-2522),
KarenBinkhorst,JenMandel,LeslieWolford&AmyBurdock
CHEF:KarenBinkhorstGUESTS:12,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$40
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Hosthaspet.Alcoholserved.Age21+
event.
GOURMETS FOR DOGS!
SATURDAY,JUL16EnjoylunchintheEdmondsMarinaBeach
Parkandarompintheoffleashareawithyourwell-behaved,
friendlydog.Wewillservegourmettreatsforthefurryfriends
andalunchofgrilledHotDogs&Chipsfortheirpeople.Nonownerswelcome.TIME:12noon-2pmLOCATION:Edmonds
MarinaBeachPark,470AdmiralWay,Edmonds98020HOSTS:
SueMills&LaurieSorenson(425-776-5121)CHEF:Laurie
SorensonGUESTS:20,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$30
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Hosthaspets.
DINNER BEFORE THE SHOW
FRIDAY,JUL29DinnerattheSandPointGrillbeforetheCSL
TalentShow.Awonderfulwaytostartagreateveningof
entertainment.TIME:5pm-6:30pmLOCATION:SandPointGrill
5412SandPointWayNEandCSLCelebrationHall,5801Sand
PointWay,Seattle98105HOST:KathianneLewis(206-527-8801,
x5102)GUESTS:5,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$75
Restrictions:Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
AUGUST 2016
BLUEBERRY MADNESS
SATURDAY,AUG6Comepickblueberries!!Wonderfulfamily
eventpickingblueberriesfromthebushtotakehomeorhave
themservedatopAngelFoodcakewithWhippedCream,outin
thefield.TIME:11am-2pmLOCATION:LarsenLakeBlueberry
Farm,700148thAveSE,Bellevue98007HOST:JohnathanStevens
(206-579-5301)SPOTS:30(Family-pricing!Eachspotadmits1
adultand1child),BUYITNOWperSpot:$10
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.
SAILING AND SALMON
SATURDAY,AUG6Boatleavesat1pm.WesailaroundPuget
SoundguidedbyGodandtheWinduntilwedropanchorwitha
viewandbarbecueasalmon.Messwillbesnacks,wind,
porpoises,andasalad.Tea,coffeeandfuzzywaterwillbe
available.TIME:1:00pmtosometimearound8:00pm(returnis
NOTafirmtime.Youhavebeenwarned)LOCATION:ShilsholeBay
Marina,7001SeaviewAveNW,Seattle98117HOST:CaptainLonn
JamesHoliday(206-778-7065)GUESTS:6,MINIMUMBIDper
Guest:$65NOTES:Musteronthehalfhourbeforesailing.Ifyou
havefoulies(foulweathergear)andafavoredPFD,(preferred
flotationdevice)bring`em.Ifnot,noworries,justdresswarmly.
Restrictions:None
TEX-MEX CHILI FEST
SUNDAY,AUG7It'sRev.Michael'sfamoussouth-of-the-border
afternoonfest-featuringchili,tacos,salads,nachos,sangria,flan,
andotherspecialtiesgalore-heldatthePage'sinviting,whimsical
andcolorfuloutdoorentertainingarea.TIME:4pm-??LOCATION:
1130N83rdSt,Seattle98103HOSTS:Rev.MichaelIngersoll(206696-8058)&RodHammerandRichard&AlindaPageCHEFS:Rev.
Michael&RodGUESTS:12,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$35
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
SEAFAIR SUNDAY MEDITERRANEAN STYLE
SUNDAY,AUG7SeafaircelebrationattheRice'sMadronahome
withenchantingviewsofLakeWashingtonandMt.Rainier.A
luscious,multi-courseEasternMediterraneanmealwillbe
preparedbymastercooksArtemisandAchillesAntipas.Each
coursewillbematchedwithwinefromtheRice'scellar.Kickback
onthedeckandenjoytheday!TIME:12:30pm-6pmLOCATION:
72836thAve,Seattle98122HOSTS:Nancy(206-790-1610)&Jim
RiceCHEFS:Artemis&AchillesAntipasGUESTS:10,MINIMUM
BIDperGuest:$50NOTES:Specialdietssupportedwithin
moderation.
Restrictions:Hosthaspet.Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
SUNDAY DINNER WITH FRIENDS
SUNDAY,AUG7Kathiannewillmakeherfamousspaghettidinner
forafamily-styleSundaydinnerwithfriends.TIME:4pm-8pm
LOCATION:265039thAveW,Seattle98199HOSTS:D'AnneBissell
(206-284-9778)&JaniceNewellCHEF:KathianneLewisGUESTS:
8,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$100NOTES:Specialdietssupported.
Restrictions:ADA-approvedspace.
SUNSET BBQ MEETS PIE HEAVEN
SATURDAY,AUG13AsunsetovertheOlympicMountainsisthe
backdropforadelectableoutdoorspreadoftri-tipsteakfrom
Martino'sSmokedMeatsinGreenwood.Beers,wine,specialiced
teasserved.Thenthepiefestbegins!Darkchocolatecream,
Meyerlemoncream,peach-blackberry,GrannySmithappleand
tartOregoncherry,plushomemadeicecream.TIME:6:30pm-??
LOCATION:9020ViewAveNW,Seattle98117HOST:TomRetan
(206-427-2159)CHEF:ShawneeTuckerGUESTS:24,MINIMUM
BIDperGuest:$35NOTES:Specialdietssupported.
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
MOTHER/DAUGHTER SUMMER SPALIDAY SPLENDOR
SATURDAY,AUG13Enjoyadaythatincludesrelaxingsparituals
withspaguruAnneandrefreshingsnacksandbeverages,
poolsideataprivatecabanainJuanita.TIME:1pm-4pm
LOCATION:9536NE120th,Kirkland98034HOSTS/CHEFS:Rev.
HeatherVenegas(206-949-1553)&AnnePennington(206-3051519)GUESTS:12Mother/DaughterPairs(24people),
MINIMUMBIDperPair:$40
Restrictions:Alcoholpossiblyserved.
TASTE THE SUMMER
SATURDAY,AUG13Joinusforthisvegetarian,gluten-freefeast!
EnjoyLavenderLemonade,MuhammaraSpreadwithAleppo
PeppersandGluten-freebread.RoastedPepperInvoltina
appetizer.MaincourseisbakedRatatouillewithbroiledtofu,
carrotsandmushroomsontheside.Fordessert,Blueberry
Sorbet.TIME:6pm-9pmLOCATION:20122RichmondBeachDr
NW,Shoreline98177HOST/CHEF:TomFielden(503-984-5175)
CoHOSTS:MaryPatHeily(206-795-2734)&JesseBondGUESTS:
10,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$30
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.
CAMP WENDT FOR KIDS
SUNDAY,AUG14SpaghettiwithhomemadeMeatSauce(chicken
andPolishsausage)andhomemadeApplePiewithIceCream.But
first,swimming,kayaking,trampolineandwatertoys.Mustbe4
yearsorolder.TIME:2pm-8pmLOCATION:6423SIslandDr,
BonneyLake98391HOST:MichaelWendt(253-720-9165)SPOTS:
7(Family-pricing!Eachspotallowsfor1adultand1to2
children),MINIMUMBIDperSpot:$30NOTES:Adultmustbe
accompaniedbychild.
Restrictions:Nosmoking.
MUSIC AND MARTINIS WITH JAMES HOWARD
SUNDAY,AUG14Here'syourtickettoaprivatehouseconcert
withtheamazingJamesHoward.Listeninwhileyousipcocktails
withnibblesandnoshes.TIME:4pm-8pmLOCATION:Eastside
HOST:KarinQuirk(425-941-8064)MUSICIAN:JamesHoward
GUESTS:12,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$40NOTES:Exactaddress
locationwillbesenttothewinningbidders.
Restrictions:Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
MINIATURE GOLF AND PREMIER BBQ
SATURDAY,AUG27EnjoyafunafternoonattheInterbay
MiniatureGolfCourse.Playaroundofputt-puttgolfwhilesipping
onwine,beer,ornon-alcoholicbeverages.DeliciousBBQfollows
yourgolfinourownprivatepartyarea.TIME:3pm-6pm
LOCATION:InterbayGolfCenter,250115thAveW,Seattle98119
HOSTS:MayMcCarthy(206-850-5880)&DonSmithCHEF:
InterbayCatering.GUESTS:18,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$50
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.ADA-approvedspace.Alcohol
served.
EAT. PLAY. WALK.
SATURDAY,AUG27Eatafabuloussalmondinnerinabeautiful
homewithapeekabooview.Playsimple,improvisationgames,
connectwithothers,andletthesillyinyouhavesomefun!Walk
withnewfriendsalongtheextensivepathsfromtheCentral
DistricttoLakeWashington.TIME:5pm-9pmLOCATION:1829
SouthLaneSt,Seattle98144HOSTS/CHEFS:JanisAvery&
MargeryEdwards(206-551-8301)GUESTS:6,MINIMUMBIDper
Guest:$35
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Hosthaspets.Alcoholserved.
BBQ BY THE CREEK
SUNDAY,AUG28Enjoybeveragesonthedeckoverlooking
ThorntonCreek-followedbyadelicioushot-off-the-grilldinnerin
thebackyard.TIME:4pm-8pmLOCATION:1152735thAveNE,
Seattle98125HOSTS:JenniferBundy(206-362-4592)&Marilyn
GregoryCHEF:JenniferBundyGUESTS:8,MINIMUMBIDper
Guest:$35
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Hosthaspet.Alcoholserved.
SEPTEMBER 2016
SOUTHERN COMFORT
SATURDAY,SEP3Enjoysoutherncomfortfoodslikehamhocks,
greens,sweetpotatopie,etc.,etc.,etc.TIME:1pm-4pm
LOCATION:676025thAveSW,Seattle98106HOST/CHEF:Diane
Lynn(206-910-6023)GUESTS:6,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$30
NOTES:Bringyourowndrinks.
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Hosthaspet.Age21+event.
KAYAK IN THE UW ARBORETUM WITH PICNIC
SUNDAY,SEP4ExplorethebeautifulUWArboretumbywater.
Potlucklunch(rsvptothehostwithyouritem);remainingmenu
willbeprovided.Twopeopleperkayak.TIME:1pm-5pm
LOCATION:UWStadiumLaunchRamp,Seattle98195HOST:
MichaelWendt(253-720-9165)GUESTS:9,MINIMUMBIDper
Guest:$30NOTES:Hostprovideskayakingequipment.Guests
bringaPotluckitemtoshare.
Restrictions:None.
INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT FOOD WALK
SUNDAY,SEP11Takeatastefulwalkthroughtheculinary
delightsofSeattle'sInternationalDistrict.TIME:1pm-4pm
LOCATION:CarpoolfromCSLormeetatlargeparkinglotunderI5onJacksonStHOST:LanceCarleton(206-617-9007)GUESTS:10,
MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$35
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.ADA-approvedspace.
CHAMPAGNE TEA PARTY
SUNDAY,SEP11Joinusinabeautifulgardensetting(weather
permitting)foratraditionalEnglishHighTea.We'llstartthe
afternoonwithaglassofbubbly,thenenjoyfingersandwiches,
scones,deliciousbakedgoodiesand,ofcourse,tea.Donyourhat
andglovesandenjoyanafternoonofindulgenttreatsandwarm
conversations.TIME:2pm-5pmLOCATION:743044thAveSW,
Seattle98136HOSTS:JoniBoyce(206-696-2407)&FranciPease
GUESTS:10,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$30
Restrictions:Hosthaspet.Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
THE ART OF CASTING AND PAINTING LEAVES
SATURDAY,SEP17LearntheArtofCastingLeavesincementfor
yourgardenasawaterfeature,birdbathorhomeartpiece.How
tobeautifullypaintyourleafwillbetaughtatsecondmeeting.
Lunchwillbeapicnicinourgarden.Kidsshouldbeatleast10
yearsold.TIME:10am-2pmLOCATION:169SunsetCtNW,
Issaquah98027HOSTS:Susan(425-273-1173)&RayRebello
GUESTS:8,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$45NOTES:Thisisatwopartevent.Thedateofthesecondmeetingwillbesetatthe
initialmeeting.
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Hosthaspet.Alcoholserved.
HATCHERY AND HOOTCH
SATURDAY,SEP24Joinusforacozyafternoongathering
featuringawalktotheIssaquahFishHatchery(about1block).
Enjoychocolate,fruit,cheeseandbeverages.Seethefishfly!
TIME:2pm-5pmLOCATION:95FirstAveNW#202,Issaquah
98027HOSTS:Wendy(425-961-0978)&RolandPenderGUESTS:
10,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$30NOTES:Apartmentisup1flight
ofstairs.
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Alcoholserved.
LIVE LONG AND PROSPER
SATURDAY,SEP24Explorethelinkbetweenfood
andhealthwiththeAbascalWay(TQI).Thisapproachproveshow
choosingfoodsthatquietinflammationcreatewellness.Joinus
foradeliciousselectionoftastyfoodsuitableforvegetariansand
omnivoresalike.Organicfruits,vegetables,nutsandseedsarein
thestarringroleswithnaturalmeatasanaccent.Bonus:recipes
totakehome.TIME:6pm-9pmLOCATION:1818NE38thPl,
Renton98056HOSTS:Sydney&MarleneaCousin(206-407-8159)
CHEFS:SusanTomic&KateO'MalleyGUESTS:12,MINIMUMBID
perGuest:$30
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Hosthaspets.Age21+event.
7TH ANNUAL BLACK BOTTLE EVENING WITH REV.
KATHIANNE
FRIDAY,SEP30Let'scelebrateanotherbeautifulfallinSeattle,
andenjoyeachother'sexcellentcompanywithfabulousfoodand
beverages!Ourpartyisintheprivate'BackRoom'atBlackBottle
inBelltownforaselectionofwine,beerandnon-alcoholic
beverageswithmanydeliciousdishestocomplement.TIME:
4:30pm-7:30pmLOCATION:26001stAvenue(1standVinein
Belltown),Seattle98121HOSTS:CathyLindsay&DiannDurbin
(206-526-8744)andRev.KathianneLewisGUESTS:40,BUYIT
NOWperGuest:$50NOTES:Meatandvegetarianoptions.
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.ADA-approvedspace.Alcohol
served.Age21+event.
OCTOBER 2016
HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE (OCT)
SATURDAY,OCT1EnjoyasunnydayonLakeWashingtonaboard
theRameys'vesselADVENTUREand/ortheThorsens'TENKEI.We
willleavethedockfromtheRamey'sMontlakehome,viewfrom
off-shoretheabodesoftherichandfamous,andanchornear
SewardParkforamarvelousgourmetlunch(beverages
included!!).Dinghymini-adventuresareanoption.You'llbehome
intimetogooutanddancetildawn,oratleastbeontimeforthe
9amservice.TIME:10am-5pmLOCATION:2636FuhrmanAveE,
Seattle98102HOSTS:Kathy(425-776-7088)&MikeThorsenand
Sharon&PaulRameyCHEF:MichelleThomasGUESTS:20,
MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$90NOTES:Specialdietssupported.
Softsoledshoesplease.
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Alcoholserved.
FLAVORFUL FALL FEAST
SATURDAY,OCT8Joinusforadelightfuleveningofconversation,
comraderyandalusciouschef-preparedfeastofButternut
SquashSoup,PorkRoast,SweetSpudandGoatCheesepuree,
RoastedBrusselsSproutsandaFallfruitdessert.Delish!TIME:
6pm-9pmLOCATION:Edmonds98020HOSTS:SueMills&Laurie
Sorenson(425-776-5121)CHEF:KelleyLeekGUESTS:8,
MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$35NOTES:Exactaddresslocationwill
besenttothewinningbidders.
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Hosthaspets.Alcoholserved.
A TASTE OF INDIA
SATURDAY,OCT8ATasteofIndiaisamenucreatedforadinner
partyforaswamisaintfromIndia.Themenuiscomposedof
highervibrationalfoods.TIME:6pm-10pmLOCATION:5721
KirkwoodPlN,Seattle98103HOSTS:JanineVanderWhitte(206799-7857)andTara&AmeliaEasterCHEF:TaraEaster(530-9199312)GUESTS:8,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$35NOTES:
Vegetarian
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
MEXICAN BLAST
SATURDAY,OCT15JoinGraydonandFarzadforaneveningof
SouthoftheBorderFUN!MexicanTraindominoswithMexican
Food.Carnitas,Pintobeans,Spanishriceandtortillas-andaPig
PickingCake!TIME:6pm-10pmLOCATION:819VirginiaSt#1603,
Seattle98101HOST/CHEF:GraydonAgar(206-618-4673)
CoHOST:FarzadKiyafarGUESTS:16,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:
$35
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.ADA-approvedspace.Alcohol
served.Age21+event.
PERSONALIZED PIZZA
SATURDAY,OCT15Hostswillpreparepizzadough&toppingsfor
gueststoassembletotheirownliking.Beer,wine,andnonalcoholicbeverages.TIME:4pm-8pmLOCATION:1829SouthLane
St,Seattle98144HOSTS/CHEFS:JanisAvery(206-290-3426)&
MaryAveryKabrichGUESTS:12,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$30
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Hosthaspets.Alcohol
served.
FUN AND GAMES WITH PATRIC AND DEBORA!
SATURDAY,OCT15Let'seatandplaygamestogether!Comejoin
Revs.DebandPatricforaneveningofgoodtimes,goodfood,and
greatcompany.Let'sgetour'silly'on...therewillbechocolate!
TIME:4pm-8pmLOCATION:51072ndAveNW,Seattle98107
HOSTS:DeboraGay(206-527-8801,x5107)&PatricCreelman
CHEF:PatricCreelmanGUESTS:8,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$35
Restrictions:Hosthaspetincrate.Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
MAC 'N CHEESE COOK OFF CONTEST
SUNDAY,OCT16DiscernwhichoftencongregantMac'nCheese
creationsisyourfavoriteandcastyourvote.Saladsanddesserts
forall.Beerandwineforadults.Prizeswillbeawarded.TIME:
12:45pm-2:45pmLOCATION:CSLFellowshipHall,5801SandPoint
Way,Seattle98105HOSTS:Kathy(425-776-7088)&MikeThorsen
CHEFS:Providedatthefeast.GUESTS:50(includingchildren),
BUYITNOWperGuest:$10NOTES:Specialdietssupported
(gluten-free).
Restrictions:ADA-approvedspace.Alcoholserved.
DINNER WITH JAMES AND KIMBERLY, PERHAPS A GAME
SATURDAY,OCT22Wewouldliketohaveyouintoourhomefor
anicedinnerwithafantasticdessert.Wewelcomemusicians
whowanttojoinforsomepass-the-guitar-aroundoranyonewho
maywanttoplayagoodcardordicegameafterward.TIME:
6pm-9pmLOCATION:711N31st,Renton98056HOST/CHEF:
JamesOwenby(206-790-4979)CoHOST:KimberlyKellyGUESTS:
6,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$35
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Alcoholserved.
SOUP-O-RAMA!
FRIDAY,OCT28It'sRev.Michael'sannualfallcelebration,
featuringaselectionofheartygourmetsoupsoftheseason,with
wonderfulbreads,salads,anddessert-it'safullmealdeal...Bring
yourwinningsoupbowlforour'BestSoupBowl'contest.TIME:
7pm-9pmLOCATION:NorthSeattleHOSTS:Rev.MichaelIngersoll
(206-696-8058)&RodHammerandLynnPerry&DonFyffe
CHEFS:Rev.Michael&RodGUESTS:15,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:
$35NOTES:Specialdietssupported.Exact address location will
be sent to the winning bidders.
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Hosthaspet.
NOVEMBER 2016
THE BEST LASAGNA EVER 2016
SATURDAY,NOV12Indulgeinaslow-pacedItaliandinner.Enjoy
antipastocreatedbytalentedprofessionalchefMichelleThomas
whilesippinggoodItalianwine.SavortheBestLasagnaEver,
madewithchickensausage.Wehavethewholeeveningtoeat,
talkandrelax,toppingitoffwithtiramisu.Weeachshareagreat
travelstorywithaprizeforthebesttold.TIME:6pm-9:30pm
LOCATION:10701LakesideAveNE,Seattle98125HOST:Karen
Jackson(206-365-0207)CHEF:MichelleThomasGUESTS:8,
MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$35NOTES:2stepsupentrance.Thank
youforremovingyourshoes.
Restrictions:Alcoholserved.Age21+event. THIRD ANNUAL FALL FEAST AND CONCERT
SUNDAY,NOV13EnjoytheunrivaledhospitalityofMikeand
KathyThorsenpairedwithaseasonalmenucreatedfromChef
Eckfeldt's30+yearsintherestaurantindustry.Theeveningwill
beginwithawineandappetizerhourfollowedbyasumptuous
dinnerbuffetanddelectabledesserts.Thefinaleofthenight's
festivitieswillbeanintimateacousticperformancebyCSL'sown
JamesHoward.TIME:5:30pm-8:30pmLOCATION:1920093rdPl
W,Edmonds98020HOSTS/CHEFS:BrianEckfeldt(206-355-5226)
&SherryDawleyCoHOSTS:Mike&KathyThorsenGUESTS:12,
MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$75
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.Alcoholserved.
BRUNCH WITH CHRIS AND CAROL
SUNDAY,NOV13Comesavoramouth-wateringgourmetbrunch
overflowingwithacornucopiaofoptionslikeorganicFruit,Rib
andPearBenedict,SpicedBlintzes,KumquatChevre,MolePork
Omelette.That'swhatwe'retalkingabout,andthebestbrunch
chataroundSeattle.TIME:1pm-3pmLOCATION:PortageBay
Cafe,4130RooseveltWayNE,Seattle98105HOSTS:ChrisCarter
(206-819-5657)&CarolMastenbrookGUESTS:8,MINIMUMBID
perGuest:$30NOTES:Offersglutenfreeandvegetarianoptions.
Restrictions:Nosmoking.ADA-approvedspace.Alcohol
served.Age21+event.
SWANS AT DAWN
SATURDAY,NOV19Withsomeluckwewillgreetthe
dayattheBobHeirmanWildlifeRefugewithmajestic
TrumpeterSwans,gagglesofgeeseandsweetducks.Afterbird
watching,guestscanbuythebestbreakfastanywherejustdown
theroadattheMaltbyCafe.TIME:7:30am-9amLOCATION:Bob
HeirmanWildlifePreservePark,14913ConnellyRd,Snohomish
98296HOSTS:JanViney(425-776-0417)&ArnieMarcusGUESTS:
6,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$40NOTES:Quartermilewalkup
anddownhill.
Restrictions:None
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH GARNETT AND
BEVERLY, JENNIFER AND ROB
SUNDAY,NOV20Comeenjoybeverages,heavyhorsd'oeuvres,
anddessertwhilelisteningtoanacoustichouseconcert.Garnett
HundleyandBevDaughertywilldosolosandduets,andwillbe
joinedbyJenniferBundyforsometrios--allaccompaniedbythe
incomparableRobCookonpiano.TIME:5pm-8pmLOCATION:
1152735thAveNE,Seattle98125HOSTS:BeverlyDaugherty,
GarnettHundley&JenniferBundy(206-362-4592)CHEF:Jennifer
BundyGUESTS:16,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$60
Restrictions:Nosmoking.Hosthaspet.Alcoholserved.
DECEMBER 2016
CHRISTMAS SHIPS AND CHAMPAGNE FROM YOUR
PRIVATE DECK
FRIDAY,DEC2Youwillhaveafrontrowseattoviewtheannual
lightingoftheChristmasdisplayatCoulonPark.Sipchampagneas
wewatchtheChristmasShipsglideacrossthelake.Theywill
comefrontandcenterinfrontofmydecktoserenadeyouand
'kickstart'yourholidayseason!Wewillserveyouseasonalsavory
soup,saladanddessert,allwithaccompanyingwineto
complementthemeal.TIME:6pm-10pmLOCATION:Renton
98056HOST:BetsyBarnier(425-228-6601)CHEFS:BetsyBarnier
&DonnaBellGUESTS:6,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$35NOTES:
Exact address location will be sent to the winning bidders.
Restrictions:Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING ON WHEELS WITH BEVERLY,
GARNETT, AND TEAM
SUNDAY,DEC18Joinourawesomemusiciansastheyleadusin
singingtraditionalChristmasCarolswhilewedrivearoundSeattle
andsuburbs,admiringholidaylights.Heavyhorsd'oeuvresand
wineservedenroute.TIME:5:45pm-8pmLOCATION:Departfrom
CSL,5801SandPointWay,Seattle98105HOSTS:Kathy(425-7767088)&MikeThorsenandGladysGillisCHEF:KelleyLeek
GUESTS:52,MINIMUMBIDperGuest:$40
Restrictions:Alcoholserved.Age21+event.
2017
FOOD AND WINE STAYCATION 2017
DATE:TBDThewinningbidwillreceivetwoticketstoTaste
Washington,thelargestfoodandwinetastingintheNorthwest.
Enjoysamplesfromover40localrestaurantsand200Washington
wineries.Endyourdaywitharelaxingovernightstayata
downtownSeattlehotel.TasteWashingtondoesNOThaveafirm
scheduleddatefor2017,buttypicallyoccursinlateMarch.TIME:
1pm-Nextdaycheckouttime.LOCATION:CenturyLinkFieldEvent
Center,Seattle98134--SeattleHoteltobedetermined.HOST:
BrianEckfeldt(206-355-5226)Spot:1(2guests),MINIMUMBID:
$150
Restrictions:Smokingoutside.ADA-approvedspace.Age21+
event.
The Kitchen Sink
of Bidding Tips
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youwant,especiallyONCAMPUS.
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Remember,allbidsarelegallybinding.
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