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. 1 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 3 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 4 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. 5 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. 6 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!!! 7 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 1. Bidearlyandbidoften.Thisisreallykeytowinningtheevents youwant,especiallyONCAMPUS. 2. Haveyourcalendarhandy—makesureyourdatesareopen beforebidding. 3. Don’tcrossyourbidoffanONCAMPUSbidsheet—itcould invalidateyourbid,orwinyoumorespotsthanyouwanted. Remember,allbidsarelegallybinding. 4. It’smoreeffectivetoplaceahigherbidfromthestart,rather thanstartingoutlowandthenincreasingit,especiallyON CAMPUS.(TheFIRSThighestbidwins!) 5. TherearegreatdealsONLINE—checkthemout! 6. 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