2015 Services Auction Catalog

Live Auction, Round One

About Agenda
the Auction for the Evening

Welcome to our annual people to people 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . Registration & Meet and Greet
services auction. This is our annual fund
raising and “fun raising” event where the 6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silent Auction Begins
members and friends of AUUC donate ser-
vices, offer treasures, and even open their 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . Live Auction, Round One
homes for a variety of parties, games and
other social events. Those who come to 8:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . Silent Auction, Round One, Ends
our auction party, can bid on these items.
The winning bidders get to go to the event, 8:00 – 8:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . Live Auction, Round Two
or take home the physical item. The mon-
ey paid by the winning bidders goes to our 8:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . Silent Auction, Round Two, Ends
church to support its operations. This is a
fun event and it has something for every- 9:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . Pickup Area Opens to Collect
one. We also have a children’s program Winning Items
and there are many items that your kids
will want to bid on. Auction Closes

We both wanted to make sure that chil- ways as well by helping out with the many tasks and food
dren and families are well represented and and drink donations, necessary to make this a successful
are welcome at this event. There will be event.
many cool items that children can bid on, This outpouring of support has made co-chairing this
and we have movies and crafts planned for event extremely gratifying. Please join us and enjoy our
the children. There will also be more kid great community!
friendly food items at this years auction. Ken Heller & Kumutha Lane
AUUC 2015 Auction Co-Chairs
This will be an exciting night!

This auction is an important fund raising
event and the funds are very much need-
ed. However, it is also an important way
to build our community. Winning bid-
ders and donors connect through many
lunches, dinners, social gatherings, and
exchanges of services and treasures.

We have worked very hard trying to get in
as many donations as we can. All told we
have about 60 donors. For a church of our
size, that is fantastic! Many of our mem-
bers and friends have contributed in other

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Registration Silent Auction Rules

1. Upon arrival, go to the front desk, provide your informa- 1. Each item in the silent auction has a bid card attached to
tion and receive a bidder paddle number and your bidder # a table or wall. To place a bid, stick one of your bid # stick-
sheet. ers under the Bidder # column and write in the number
2. Use your bidder paddle to participate in the Live Auction. you are bidding for with the per person or per item dollar
3. Use the bidder # sheet to make bids on the silent auction. amount.
2. Each new bid must be for a higher amount.
General Rules 3. However, when bidding on events for multiple partici-
pants, numerous bidders may bid the same amount. The
1. Bid to win. top bidders, according to the number of available spots, are
2. For the Live Auction, use your bidder paddle to indicate the winning bidders.
your bid in response to the auctioneer. 4. If multiple bids are placed for the same amount, the first
3. Bid more than the bidder before you. bidders with that amount up to the number of available
4. For the Silent Auction, place your bids on the bid sheets spots wins.
using your bidder # stickers provided and mark your bid us- 5. The closing bid(s) highlighted by auction officials consti-
ing the pencils provided. If you run out of stickers, write in tutes the winning bid(s).
your bidder number on the bid sheet. 6. Please do not remove any bid sheets from the bidding
5. Values for the items being auctioned are based on the table or wall. Auction officials will remove the bid sheets at
donors’ estimates. The Auction Team will provide donors a
list of the items donated but will not assign a value for tax the appropriate time.
purposes. Donors must establish the value of their donation
for tax purposes. Live Auction Rules
6. Unless otherwise specified, dates and times of the auction
items(s) purchased are to be arranged at the mutual conve- 1. The Live Auction will begin at 7 p.m.
nience of the donor and buyer. The buyer is responsible for 2. Items may or may not be auctioned in the order shown
coordination of delivery of items. in the catalog. The auctioneer may combine or change the
7. Tangible items may be retrieved when you leave at the order of items at his or her discretion.
end of the evening. All tangible items must be picked up by
Sunday Nov 22, 2015 after church. 3. Bidders will be acknowledged by the auctioneer.
8. Under IRS guidelines, only the amount paid that exceed
the donor value, is considered to be a charitable contribu-
tion. Please consult your tax advisor.

Paying & Picking Up Winning Items

1. At the end of each round a chart will be posted that 4. Final invoices for the auction will be available one
identifies the winning bidders for each item. week after the auction allowing our team time to recon-
2. Please pick up your item from one of the auction of- cile all bids.
ficials by showing your bidder paddle number. 5. Payments made on the night of the auction may be
3. We are working on a payment procedure and hope to subject to later adjustment (plus or minus) due to recon-
have it in place by the night of the auction. ciliation changes on the bids.

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Children’s
Program

1. This year, we have a special room filled with auction Children’s
items that were especially donated so that children and Agenda
their families can bid on them.
2. These auction items will be located in the Clara Barton for the Evening
Room, which will be open at 6:00.
3. Parents are encouraged to have dinner with their chil- 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doors open
dren and look at the items their children would like to bid 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Care opens
on. 6:00-7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . .Dinner and Initial Bidding
4. The movie starts at 7:00 p.m., so the children will have 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Movie starts
enough time to eat dinner and do their initial biddings. 9:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Auction ends
5. We will be using The Fannie M. Farmer and Rev. Mark L. 10:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Child Care closes
Belletini rooms for childcare.
6. Child care will be available from 6-10 p.m. Look for this logo to identify
7. We will have 3-4 volunteers for the entire evening, so auction items that will be located down-
rest assured, your children will have a fun night! stairs.
8. In addition to the movie, we will have a craft table and
game table as well. We strongly encourage you to enjoy
9. Parents are welcome to periodically come get their
children from the childcare rooms so the children can dinner with your family and start bidding! It will
look at the items they have bid on and increase their bids surely be a fun night for all!
throughout the night.
10. Children will not be able to leave the room without a
parent present; this is for the safety of your child.
11. If a child would like to see a bidding item again, we will
send word upstairs to the parent. We kept the family auc-
tion items downstairs, so that everything will be nearby
for the children and they will be safe and secure.

A word about the food:

There will be a child friendly menu planned for the night.
Some of the items we have planned are chicken fingers,
hot dogs and macaroni and cheese. We want our children
to have fun and enjoy food that they love as well.

2015 Auction Bidder Tracking Sheet

This sheet can be used to help you keep track of those items you want to bid on,

Silent/ Catalog Item Name Donor Date Minimum Highest Notes
Live & # Bid Bid
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National Tickets on Club Level
catalog number: A-101 Two tickets to a Washington Nationals baseball game in my 2016
donor name: John Long season ticket seats in the MVP Club level behind home plate for
estimated value: $200 a mutually agreed date.
minimum bid: $100 per event
number available: 1
offered: Live Auction, Round One

Haunted Tour of Occoquan for 4
catalog number: A-102 Enjoy this tour of Historic Occoquan for four adults. Contact Kay
donor name: Kay Pietrewicz Pietrewicz at Haunted [email protected] to schedule. The
estimated value: $56 winner and three of his or her guests will attend.
minimum bid: $25 per event
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Adventure of Sailing A two hour class session for the Bidder and up to three Crew Mem-
bers and a day sail on a 28-foot sloop in the Chesapeake Bay. The
catalog number: A-201 sailing trip will include lunch and drinks. Class time and trip will be
donor name: Phil Runge determined for everyone’s convenience and fine weather.
estimated value: $130
minimum bid: $100 per service
number available: 1
offered: Live Auction, Round Two

Deep Creek Lake Vacation
catalog number: A-202 Enjoy a long weekend (4 nights) at the Wanderer’s 3-bedroom
donor name: Kate & Dean Wanderer waterfront condo at Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County, Mary-
estimated value: $900 land. This fully equipped family home has two king beds, one
minimum bid: $500 per service queen, loft with sleeper sofa, washer/dryer/dishwasher, porch
number available: 1 overlooking the lake and dock, gas grill, sandy beach for swim-
offered: Live Auction, Round Two ming, tennis court, john boat for fishing, nearby highly-rated
restaurants, multiplex cinema, antiquing, farmers market,
weekend festivals, hiking, white water rafting, golf, skiing, jet
skiing, and wine tasting. Sleeps 6-8.

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Excursions/tickets - Family

1-2 Weeks in Southern Alberta Home
catalog number: A-203 This 100-year old family farm house sits at edge of
donor name: Jan Forsyth small Morman town of Magrath, Alberta, where
estimated value: $125 per nite the Prairie meets the Canadian Rockies. YOu will
minimum bid: $500 find peace, quiet and beautiful scenery. Home
number available: 1 sleeps 5 easily: two bedrooms with double beds
offered: Live Auction, Round Two and a single in the sunroom with a lovely view.
A dozen or more deer wander through the large
yard; owls, hawks, horses and cows in sight. There
is a two-mile circuit nature trail at edge of yard.
There is no TV or Internet. It is a one hour drive
to Waterton National Park, Head-Smashed-In
Buffalo Jump or Glacier National Park, Montana,
and there is a small airport a half hour away with
flights to Calgary; otherwise, drive 3 hours from
Calgary Int’l or Great Falls, Montana Airports.
Your bid is for a flexibly arranged 1-2 week stay
from late May to late July 2016.

See additional photos on page 43.

Round of Golf at Springfield Country Club

catalog number: A-204 Enjoy a round of golf at one of the best golf courses in
donor name: Lynn & Oliver Easterwood Northern Virginia area, Springfield Country Club. The
estimated value: $65 course is in great condition!
minimum bid: $50 per person
number available: 3
offered: Live Auction, Round Two

Dinosaur Fossils Kit
catalog number: B-101 Fossilize, dig up, and reconstruct a dinosaur skeleton replica.
donor name: Kumutha Lane Learn how fossils form and how paleontologists excavate them.
estimated value: $14 Model the process of fossilization by burying your dinosaur
minimum bid: $10 per item bones in layers of plaster “rock.” Carefully excavate the bones
number available: 1 from the plaster using the tools and techniques of paleontolo-
offered: Silent Auction, Round One gists. finally, assemble the dinosaur bones into a complete skel-
eton. This is a great science activity you can do with your child!
Would make an awesome holiday present.

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Family

Crystal Garden Growing Kit

catalog number: B-102 Grow a marvelous, delicate garden with these fast-growing crys-
donor name: Kumutha Lane tals. The centers of four flower cards bloom into elegant crystal
estimated value: $15 structures in just a few hours. You can practically see the crys-
minimum bid: $10 per item tals from before your eyes on the branches of filter-paper trees.
number available: 1 Learn about how and why crystals form, and experiment with
offered: Silent Auction, Round One different colored flowers. This is a great science activity you can
do with your child! Would make an awesome holiday present.

Bottle Cap Jewlery Craft Kit
catalog number: B-103 Make jewelry out of bottle caps! This kit includes 15 bottle caps,
donor name: Kumutha Lane 106 stickers, 29 jewelry findings, 15 clear stickers, beads, brace-
estimated value: $18 let hoops, fabric glue and much more! This would make a great
minimum bid: $10 per item present or the perfect craft for a slumber party!
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Too Sweet Accessories Kit
catalog number: B-104 Make jewelry, headbands, hair clips and rings using 35 pretend
donor name: Kumutha Lane treats made out of clay. You can create 10 accessories with this
estimated value: $20 kit!
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Smithsonian Super Rocket Science
catalog number: B-105 With this science kit from the Smithsonian, you can launch a
donor name: Kumutha Lane rocket or race a rocket car. This super science rocket is powered
estimated value: $30 with baking powder and can be used over and over again. This
minimum bid: $10 per item would make the perfect gift for your budding scientist!
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

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Family

Star Wars Final Battle Command Game
catalog number: B-106 Take charge and command your battle! Will you lead
donor name: Kumutha Lane the Jedi knights as Obi-Wan Kenobi, employing your
estimated value: $15 fleet of Jedi starfighters to end the Clone wars? Or will
minimum bid: $5 per item you join the Sith as Anakin Skywalker and employ your
number available: 1 Clone Troopers to crush the Republic and build the Ga-
offered: Silent Auction, Round One lactic Empire? This Star Wars game comes with 16 ve-
hicles and figures.

Star Wars Death Star Command Game
catalog number: B-107 Take charge and command your battle! Will you enter
donor name: Kumutha Lane the battle as Luke Skywalker and unleash your X-wing
estimated value: $15 fighters against the powers of the dark side? Or will
minimum bid: $5 per item you join the dark side as Darth Vader and use your TIE
number available: 1 Advanced x1 fighter to crush the rebellion? This game
offered: Silent Auction, Round One comes with 16 figures and vehicles.

Star Wars Basket Basket of Star Wars-
themed snacks and toys.
catalog number: B-108
donor name: Kristina Watts
estimated value: $25
minimum bid: $5 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

UU Parent Sampler A collection of awesome
books and other useful
catalog number: B-109 stuff for UU parents.
donor name: Kristina Watts
estimated value: $75
minimum bid: $20 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

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Family

Summer Water Play Date for ages 5 and under

catalog number: B-110 Fun with water in the summer heat. A good way to meet other
donor name: Julie Schuck families with young children. Best for children ages 5 and young-
estimated value: $10 er. Sign up per child. Event to be held in July or August 2016 at
minimum bid: $6 per child date TBD on participants’ availability. Water play to be held at
number available: 12 Orange Hunt Swim Club or Schuck household in Springfield, VA.
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Assorted Small Toys for young children to “bid”

catalog number: B-111 Children can “bid” on a toy or small craft from a display of small
donor name: Julie Schuck toys. Chosen toy can be taken with a donation of 25 cents to one
estimated value: $1 dollar per toy. Designed for young children.
minimum bid: 25 Cents per toy
number available: 20+
0ffered: Silent Auction, Round One

“Silver Moon” Native American Doll
catalog number: B-112 Georgetown Collection Native American porcelain doll “Silver
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge Moon” by Linda Mason. Mint condition with stand in box. This is
estimated value: $40 a hand painted doll, wearing a soft faux suede dress with colorful
minimum bid: $15 per item stitching and seed beading.
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

“Wind Song” Native American Doll
catalog number: B-113 Danbury Mint “Wind Song” Native American doll by FayZah
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge Spanos. This doll is in a sitting position, in a soft blue beaded
estimated value: $20 dress.
minimum bid: $5 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

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Family

“Morning Song” and “Thunder Horse” Doll Set

catalog number: B-114 Meet “Morning Song” and “Thunder Horse’s Wedding Day” a
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge bride and groom set of Native American porcelain dolls cre-
estimated value: $40 ated by Judy Belle for the Danbury Mint. They are hand painted
minimum bid: $20 per set dolls in soft faux buckskin, fringed and decorated with hand-
number available: 1 sewn beads. They are in mint condition on stands with acces-
offered: Silent Auction, Round One sories and in their original boxes.

Doll Chair Have fun with this upholstered chair perfect for your 18” doll.

catalog number: B-115
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge
estimated value: $45
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Brush Robot Kit Make your own robot that moves along on a
brush. New in box. Everything included except
catalog number: B-116 batteries.
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge
estimated value: $15
minimum bid: $5 per item
number available: 1 per item
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

American Girl Books Boxed Set

catalog number: B-117 Six book box set of “Julie”
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge American Girl books.
estimated value: $10
minimum bid: $3 per set
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

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Family

Banzai-Aqua Blast Hockey

catalog number: B-118 Banzai-Aqua Blast Hockey Water Mat. Contains 1 Water Spray-
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge ing Hockey Mat, 2 Plastic Paddles and 1 Hydro-puck. Brand New
estimated value: $20 in Box. Ages 3 up.
minimum bid: $5 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Loops and Loom Pepperell Weaving Looms are a creative activity developed to
help build skills, self confidence and visual perception for chil-
catalog number: B-119 dren 5 years and up. A fun way for kids to weave brightly colored
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge pot holders that make great gifts for family and friends.
estimated value: $10
minimum bid: $5 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

American Girl Craft- Painted Memory Box
catalog number: B-120 Paint a wooden box to hold your most treasured items inspired
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge by Josefina - 15 pieces, 8+ age.
estimated value: $20
minimum bid: $5 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Treasured Children’s Books
catalog number: B-121 A collection of beloved children’s books chosen by some of our
donor name: AUUC Parents AUUC parents. Great stories that reflect UU values. You will love
estimated value: $25 sharing these with your child.
minimum bid: $5 per set
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

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Family

Jedi Training Academy- Star Wars party
catalog number: B-122 Calling Padawans of all ages… your next
donor name: Kristina Watts training session is scheduled for Saturday,
estimated value: $25 January 23 from 2-4 pm. Please report to
minimum bid: $10 per person AUUC sanctuary for a group training session,
number available: 25 including modules on building a droid, de-
offered: Silent Auction, Round One veloping your Jedi sense, physical training,
Death Star target practice, and, of course,
the proper use of a light sabre. Certificates
of completion will be rewarded to successful
trainees, and Star Wars-themed snacks will
be served. Be warned, Darth Vader has been
known to show up at the end-of-training
celebration – you may be called upon to use
your newly achieved Jedi skills to defeat him.
May the force be with you.

Kids Drumming Workshop

catalog number: B-123 Join Rev Scott and Friends as they host a drumming workshop
donor name: Rev Scott Sammler-Michael for our youngest community members. Parents welcome to at-
estimated value: $100 tend as well. Drums not needed! Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 1-2:30
minimum bid: $20 person $50 family pm. Refreshments provided. First 25 at $20 per person or $50
number available: 25 per family win.
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Scavenger Hunt & Tree House Play Date

catalog number: B-124 Owen, Colben, and Logan invite you to join them in an adventur-
donor name: Owen, Logan & Colben Krzos ous scavenger hunt in their backyard. Then have some free play
estimated value: $15 on their awesome new multi-platform treehouse. Snacks will be
minimum bid: $10 per person provided.
number available: 12
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

American Girl Paper Dolls & Art Studio

catalog number: B-125 Here is an American Girl doll deal: brand new Paper Dolls and Art
donor name: Vanessa & Jon Hall Studio kit starring “Molly”. Molly grew up during WWII, so her
estimated value: $25 paper dolls feature outfits and patriotic activities that will thrill
minimum bid: $10 per item and teach any girl about a different time period. Molly’s art stu-
number available: 1 dio includes artist tricks and tips, watercolor pencils, and scenes
offered: Silent Auction, Round One from Molly’s world.

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FSilaemntilAyuction, RoundGOanteherings and Dinners

Hello Kitty Fun Everything Hello Kitty! Enjoy two bracelet activity kits, a Hel-
lo Kitty bracelet, and a bag to hold everything. Purrfect for a
catalog number: B-126 birthday, Christmas, or a 4-day weekend with your kids.
donor name: Natalie & Vanessa Hall
estimated value: $15
minimum bid: $5 per set
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

HO Gauge Train Set & More

catalog number: B-127 Perfect for a child, the young at heart or a collector. Wouldn’t
donor name: Shelley Brosnan this be great to setup for the holidays. Fleischmann train set
estimated value: $300 includes the following:
minimum bid: $100 per set
number available: 1 --Starter set (tracks, engine, caboose, 2 flat beds)
offered: Silent Auction, Round One
--Bachmann Diesel Engine

--4 additional cars

--Model Train Control

--4 boxes of track

--HO size tunnel

Afternoon Tea Enjoy great conversation with a variety of teas, sandwiches,
scones, and dessert. Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. My
catalog number: C-101 house : 5905 Fulton’s Landing Ct. in Burke.
donor name: Suzy Porth
estimated value: $20
minimum bid: $15 per person
number available: 9
offered: Live Auction, Round One

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Gatherings and Dinners

Vegetarianism 101 Introduction to vegetarianism while cooking a vegetarian meal.
Find out about the different kinds of vegetarians. Explore the
catalog number: C-102 unique cuisine of meat-free dining. Learn tips on how to turn your
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge favorite dish meat-less. Food for all ages.
estimated value: $35
minimum bid: $20 per event
number available: 2 of 2 people each
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Gourmet Chinese Dinner Good drinks, excellent entrees, and
outstanding desserts will greet you if
catalog number: C-103 you join Moe for a full gourmet dinner
donor name: Moe Moser at the House of Dynasty on February
estimated value: $40 20. I think the auction buyers who
minimum bid: $35 per person went for this dinner last year can give
number available: 6 you testimonials on the quality of the
offered: Live Auction, Round One food. Maybe they will do it again!

Artisan Pizza & Beer Tasting Party
Join the Halls on Saturday, April 9th, 2016 for a night of ar-
catalog number: C-104 tisan pizza and flatbread creations AND beer tasting. Chef
donor name: Vanessa & Jon Hall Vanessa will instruct in the art of homemade artisan pizza,
estimated value: $90 flatbreads, and bread for a minimum of four courses (reci-
minimum bid: $50 per event pes included). Beer aficionado John will pour some of his
number available: 3 favorite microbrews and international beers. You will learn
offered: Live Auction, Round One how to make pizza faster (and healthier!) than delivery!
This event can include both couples (i.e., two adults) and
families. If kids participate, then they can “make” their own
pizza, as well.

Winter Dinner Party for 4 adults

catalog number: C-105 Be our guest for a winter dinner and dessert while we share sto-
donor name: Elizabeth Reed ries of our adventures around the world. Come join us one Sat-
estimated value: $30 urday in February for a simple home cooked dinner. Let’s share
minimum bid: $20 per person stories of places we’ve been to and dream about places we’d like
number available: 4 to visit. There will be a choice of menu (fish or fowl) for you to
offered: Live Auction, Round One decide. Saturday, February 20, 2016. Can’t wait to see you all! Up
to 4 adults.

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Gatherings and Dinners

Mother’s Day Nawlins Picnic
catalog number: C-106 It’s back! The most sought after event of the season! Sunday,
donor name: Rev Scott Sammler-Michael May 8, 2016 from 3-7 pm Chez Revs Scott and Anya, in Fairfax! It
estimated value: $50 is the annual Mother’s Day Nawlins Picnic! Come for great New
minimum bid: $20 per person Orleans food prepared by the Revs, complete with beans and
number available: 18 rice and pecan pie! Don’t miss this chance to show up the good
offered: Live Auction, Round One people of UU Sterling, who will also be with us. Kids come for
free - just let us know who’s comin’!

Billiards, Beer & BBQ

catalog number: C-107 Enjoy an evening of fine craft beer and smoky pulled pork while
donor name: Jeff Wilklow trying your hand at a few friendly games of 8-ball at the Wilk-
estimated value: $30 lows. Teams of two will be paired by inability to create a sem-
minimum bid: $25 per person blance of equity, but at the end of the evening humor and style
number available: 8 points will be the winners. Alternative beverages will be avail-
offered: Live Auction, Round One able for non-wheaters...like bourbon.

Chilean Wine Tasting
catalog number: C-108 Anamaria and John will host a tasting of Chilean wines and appe-
donor name: Annamaria & John Long tizers. We will serve a number of Chilean wines in various price
estimated value: $50 ranges and differing grape varietals -- including the unique
minimum bid: $25 per person “Carmenere” wines rediscovered in Chile after having been lost
number available: 12 in France to disease. You will have the opportunity to guess
offered: Live Auction, Round One which wines are more highly rated and which ones are bargains.
We will accompany the wine with typical Chilean appetizers and
recorded Chilean folk music. The event will be held at our house
on Saturday night, April 23, 2016 at 7 PM.

Virginia Hospitality Dinner
catalog number: C-109 Wander into the Wanderer Inn for a scrumptious feast on Sat-
donor name: Kate & Dean Wanderer urday, March 12, 2016, at 5 pm! Kate and Dean will share their
estimated value: $40 favorite recipes from the Junior League of Hampton Roads’ Vir-
minimum bid: $25 per person ginia Hospitality Cookbook and local emporiums: Brunswick
number available: 11 Stew, Veggie Chili, Barbecue, Corn Pudding, Virginia Slaw, Ap-
offered: Live Auction, Round One ple Crisp, Chocolate Pie, Virginia Wine, Beer, and Hard Cider. We
can’t wait to party with you!

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Gatherings and Dinners

Wine Tasting Chad and Michele invite you to come in from the cold on Saturday, January,
catalog number: C-110 16, 2016 to sample red wine from around the world at our home, just min-
donor name: Michele & Chad Anderson utes from church. We will have munchies and non-alcoholic options also
estimated value: $20
minimum bid: $20 adult, Add $5 child available. Children are welcome. The snow date is February 20, 2016. Bid is
number available: 10 adults, 10 children per adult -- Add $5 per child. Maximum 10 adults and 10 children.
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Indian Dinner You are cordially invited to an
Indian Dinner made by yours
catalog number: C-111 truly. Dinner menu and des-
donor name: Kumutha Lane sert will be discussed with
estimated value: $40 guests before the dinner date.
minimum bid: $25 per person I will pick a date that works
number available: 6 for everybody. This dinner is
offered: Live Auction, Round One for up to 6 people.

Bocce Ball Tournament
catalog number: C-112 Envision an early summer day. Note the gentle, radiating warmth of the
donor name: Alisa & Mark Roman sun, the teasing smell of kabobs as they sizzle on the grill, and the sound
estimated value: $45 of ice clinking in a glass. Imagine yourself dwelling over a long, cool drink
minimum bid: $30 per person in a hammock by the pool. If you can envision it, come to the first annual
number available: 6 Roman Bocce Ball Tournament. No experience necessary. A date in early
offered: Live Auction, Round One summer will be scheduled that is mutually agreeable to participants. Bring
your game, your appetite, and “be the bocce”.

Team Scavenger Hunt and Cookout
catalog number: C-113 Teams will meet at the Roman residence and be issued the official scaven-
donor name: Alisa & Mark Roman ger hunt package for each group. At the sound of the whistle, each team
estimated value: $80 will have up to two hours to satisfy the conditions of as many of the tasks
minimum bid: $20 per team as possible. The winning team will earn a prize and a ticket to be first
number available: 5 teams in the chow line. After the scavenger hunt, all participants will enjoy a
offered: Silent Auction, Round One backyard cookout and lawn games. The pool will be open, and children
are welcome to use the pool as long as a designated parent or other adult
is there to supervise. Likely date will be in July 2016. Accommodates up
to five teams. Bid is per team, up to 5 members per team. You organize
your own team. Requires your own vehicle to participate and teams will
meet at the Roman’s house on the agreed date.

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Gatherings and Dinners

Beef Wellington Dinner
catalog number: C-114 In April, we will do it again! A beef wellington dinner for the top
donor name: Kathryn & Ned Adams 10 bidders. What a great way to celebrate together! This elegant
estimated value: $150 recipe will cost $150 in ingredients alone. Don’t let this slide by!
minimum bid: $30 per person Minimum number of bidders is 5.
number available: 10
offered: Live Auction, Round One

Lunch with the Women Impressionists
catalog number: C-115 Come join us for our continuing series of art luncheons on our

donor name: MaryRose Janya & Ken Heller flower filled deck. On June 11, 2016, we will provide you a de-
licious French lun-
estimated value: $45
cheon - includ-
minimum bid: $25 per person
ing a selection of
number available: 8 wines and cheeses,
offered: Live Auction, Round One salad, entrée, and

dessert. You have

heard about Mon-

et, Renoir, and

Degas, but what

about Mary Cas-

satt, Berthe Mor-

isot, Eva Gonzales,

and Marie Brequa-

mond? Mary Rose

will lead a discus-

sion of these artists

who made a signifi-

cant contribution

to the impression-

ist movement. Join

us! This will be fun!

Gallery Walk and Lunch

catalog number: C-116 Spend a few hours with Mary Rose Janya, on May 27, 2016, ex-
donor name: Mary Rose Janya ploring the art galleries of historic Occoquan. Lunch will be pro-
estimated value: $25 vided afterward at the Blue Arbor Café, or the Secret Garden
minimum bid: $15 per person Café in Occoquan.
number available: 4
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

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Euchre Brunch Join us on Saturday, March 19, 2016, for a
delicious savory and sweet brunch and ro-
catalog number: C-117 tating Euchre game. No experience needed.
donor name: Steve & Susan Brown This fast moving, bidding card game is easy
estimated value: $40 to learn and loads of fun. Mimosa and Bloody
minimum bid: $30 per person Marys, or the virgin version will be offered
number available: 12 to help level the playing field!
offered: Live Auction, Round One

Tie-Dye Accotink T-shirt Making
catalog number: C-201 Show your Accotink spirit! Tie-dye t-shirt making is back! Did you
donor name: Kristina Watts miss your chance to make one at Accotink Fest last year? Need
estimated value: $10 another one? Join us for another t-shirt making event after service
minimum bid: $5 per shirt ( DATE TBD). We’ll provide the Accotink -logo shirt and skilled
number available: 40 volunteer dyers. You select the colors and the style. Easy peasy and
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two no mess! Please write down your shirt size with your bid so we can
ensure we have enough T-shirts.

Spanish Dinner Party

catalog number: C-202 Back by popular demand! Leave winter behind and indulge in
donor name: Richard & Judy Usherson- the music, cuisine, and wine of Spain. Saturday, January 16, 2016.
Quast Our evening will start with a variety of delicious tapas (appetiz-
estimated value: $50 ers) and a beverage of your choice. We will then enjoy an elegant
minimum bid: $35 per person and sumptuous paella dinner paired with fabulous Tempranillo
number available: 6 and Rioja wines. (Note: Menu ingredients will include seafood,
offered: Live Auction, Round Two chicken, and sausage.) Sensual Spanish guitar and exuberant
flamenco music will enhance our culinary journey as we share
ideas, anecdotes, and experiences. We can accommodate up to
6 people.

Lunch & Historic Visit on Virginia’s Northern Neck
catalog number: C-203 Leave the hectic pace and traffic behind to enjoy a day on Vir-
donor name: Nancy Davis ginia’s historic and scenic Northern Neck. Join us for lunch at
estimated value: $50 our home on Nomini Bay. After lunch, we will drive minutes
minimum bid: $30 per person away to tour lovely Stratford Hall, home of the Lee family dat-
number available: 6 ing back to the early 1700’s or take a boat ride, weather per-
offered: Live Auction, Round Two mitting. We’ll pick a mutually agreeable date in the spring or
summer.

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Quiddler Game Night -- Fri, Dec. 4
catalog number: C-204 Quiddler is a fast-paced card game where the cards contain let-
donor name: Jill Jones ters--each has a point value--and you make words from the let-
estimated value: $10 ters in your hand. Don’t get caught with high point letters when
minimum bid: $6 per person someone else goes out! Easy to learn and loads of fun to play! The
number available: 5 more players, the more fun the game is. The evening will begin
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two with white wine and seafood hors d’oeuvres. This item is avail-
able for 2 to 5 bidders. Friday December 4, 2015 7-10 p.m.

Quiddler Game Night -- Sat, Dec. 5
catalog number: C-205 Quiddler is a fast-paced card game where the cards contain let-
donor name: Jill Jones ters--each has a point value--and you make words from the let-
estimated value: $10 ters in your hand. Don’t get caught with high point letters when
minimum bid: $6 per person someone else goes out! Easy to learn and loads of fun to play!
number available: 5 The more players, the more fun the game is. The evening will
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two begin with white wine and seafood hors d’oeuvres. This item is
available for 2 to 5 bidders. Saturday December 5, 2015 6-9 p.m.

Annual Wings and Beer Dinner
catalog number: C-206 This is a tradition that started in Dayton, OH (of all places)
donor name: Rick & Jane Lutz and continues today in beautiful downtown Springfield. 14-30
estimated value: $30 pounds of wings will be laid upon a grill for hours, covered in se-
minimum bid: $25 per person cret spices and occasionally washed with beer. Over 30 chickens
number available: 8 will donate their useless wings so that you can squirm in delight
offered: Live Auction, Round Two as you eat the world’s best wings. You’ll wash it down with a
selection of beers, some local some international. For those who
do not appreciate the barley and yeast, a numerous bottles of
Virginia wine will be available. Better yet is the sparkling con-
versation that bursts out spontaneously. Bid often bid high your
won’t be disappointed. We’ll pick a date when the wooly-bear
caterpillars predict exquisite weather in the spring of 2016.

Live Here, Drink Here--Wine Tasting
catalog number: C-207 OK. You’ve lived here for years. You’ve slurped up French, Ger-
donor name: Rick & Jane Lutz man, Italian, Portuguese, Argentina and South African wines and
estimated value: $30 think you’re pretty special. But you live in a state with over 200
minimum bid: $30 per person wineries. This is your opportunity to sample a variety of wines
number available: 6 from our Commonwealth and to learn a bit about the history of
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two wine making in the western hills. Yeah, we’ll do the reds. And
the Whites, and the deserts, but we won’t do beer this time. We’ll
find a time when everyone is in the same place at the same time.

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6th Annual Regifter Once again we’re offering you the chance to get rid of a white
elephant or a treasure from Aunt Gertrude that you “just don’t
catalog number: C-208 have a place for.” Since it will be held on Feb 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm,
donor name: Dick & Judy Robision our Christmas decorations will be long gone but feel free to bring
estimated value: $20 your own. We’ll provide refreshments and light hors d’oevres.
minimum bid: $15 per person Will you be stuck with Grandpa’s cuckoo clock or go home with
number available: 20 something silly or sweet? We promise we won’t tell Aunt Ger-
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two trude! (Note: Attendees must leave with at least as many items
as they bring).

Premium Beer Tasting

catalog number: C-209 Taste ten premium beers starting with pilsners and lagers and
donor name: Mary & Ed Kringer progressing through numerous ales to porters and stouts. The
estimated value: $30 beer is accompanied by a buffet of delicious appetizers. Come for
minimum bid: $15 per person a good time, great food, and a wonderful ‘beer’ education.
number available: 10
offered: Live Auction, Round Two

Steak Diane Dinner Ooh la la! Come to Chez Lichtman/Panzer on February 20, 2016,
catalog number: C-210 for Steak Diane (filet mignon with a special brandy-based sauce)
donor name: S & P Lichtman-Panzer and delectable accompaniments, including appropriate wines
estimated value: $50 and a peche flambe dessert.
minimum bid: $45 per person
number available: 6
offered: Live Auction, Round Two

Doctor Who Party

catalog number: C-211 On March 13th, we will have a Doctor
donor name: Kathyrn & Ned Adams Who party inspired by the previous
estimated value: $25 offering by Kumutha Lane. Get ready
minimum bid: $20 per person for some Whovian trivia and come
number available: 12 dressed as your favorite character to
offered: Live Auction, Round Two ensure that we all have lots of fun!

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Gatherings and Dinners Goodies

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Party
catalog number: C-212 Room for 5 players to play poker and enjoy snacks and libations.
donor name: Lynn & Oliver Easterwood
estimated value: $15
minimum bid: $10 per person
number available: 5
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Holiday Cookies Take a break from holiday baking! A tin of 3 dozen homemade
cookies will be delivered to you at church on a mutually agreed
catalog number: D-101 Sunday in December 2015. At least 3 varieties of cookies will be
donor name: Jessica Larsen included. Please let Jessica know about any chocolate or nut al-
estimated value: $25 lergies.
minimum bid: $2o per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Preschool Collaborative Gift-Baking for the Holidays

catalog number: D-102 The preschoolers have made a recipe book and yummy baked
donor name: Preschoolers & Parents goods for you with their own little hands! The Baking for the
estimated value: $75 Holidays basket includes home-baked goodies, a recipe book
minimum bid: $25 per gift with family favorites from Preschool families and teachers that
number available: 1 is decorated with our little friends’ handprints, baking necessi-
offered: Silent Auction, Round One ties, and heart shaped cupcake molds and measuring cups for
your future baking pleasure.

Baklava Cheesecake - Nirvana in a slice
catalog number: D-103 Ring in the New Year
donor name: Susan Brown with sweet decadence.
estimated value: $60 Baklava Cheesecake is
minimum bid: $35 per item the world’s most per-
number available: 2 fect food--so special
offered: Silent Auction, Round One that it takes two days
to make. If God had
tried this, creation
may have ended on the
2nd day! Serves 16.

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Goodies

Bucket of Beer and Munchies
catalog number: D-201 For the beer connoisseur or for that certain someone who needs
donor name: Jan Clement a unique gift. Sample six brews from far-off countries while
estimated value: $60 munching on chips, salsa, beer nuts, Fair Trade chocolate, ket-
minimum bid: $50 per item tle-corn and more all found in a reusable galvanized bucket.
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Charles Shaw Wine Basket
catalog number: D-202 Gift basket containing all 7 varieties of Charles Shaw wine plus a
donor name: Valerie Colvill Trader Joe’s Gift Card of undisclosed dollar value.
estimated value: $50
minimum bid: $25 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Kitty’s Krunch A luscious chocolate covered toffee-nut treat. Like a Heath Bar,
but better! This is offered three times, but the highest bidder
catalog number: D-203 takes one home tonight. Next two bidders arrange by email for
donor name: Kittty Riordan later pickup.
estimated value: $14
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 3
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Home-made Chocolate Truffles

catalog number: D-204 A beautiful basket of two dozen chocolate truffles, provided at a
donor name: Nancy Melito time to be decided by the winner. Choice of flavors, homemade
estimated value: $75 with love by your fellow Accotinker!
minimum bid: $35 per item
number available: 4
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

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Services and Lessons

House Plant Watering

catalog number: E-101 Need someone to water your house plants when you’re away?
donor name: Judy Usherson Hire Judy, the Plant Lady! Typically, I water my own plants once
estimated value: $30 a week but I will work out a schedule with you that makes sense
minimum bid: $25 per service for the amount of time you’ll be away and the types of plants
number available: 4 you have.
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Multi-Generational Worship Service with Rev Sarah Gettie
catalog number: E-102 Have you ever wanted to attend a Multi-generational service
donor name: Rev Sarah Gettie McNeil about Minecraft, bubbles, or the meaning of life as a teen? Now
estimated value: Priceless? you can! The winning bidder of this item will spend at least an
minimum bid: $25 per event hour consulting with Rev. Sarah Gettie on the topic of their
number available: 1 choosing and assist her in coming up with creative ideas to craft
offered: Silent Auction, Round One a multigenerational worship service around that topic. Partici-
pation in the worship service is most welcome, though not a re-
quirement of purchase. Friendship groups are welcome to pur-
chase this item and meet with Rev. Sarah Gettie together! This
worship service will take place during Summer or Fall of 2016.

(Note: This item is for purchase solely by a church member 18
years and younger.)

Couponing 101 Do you want to save 40% - 50% or more on your grocery bills?
Learn where to get and how to use coupons within each store’s
catalog number: E-103 coupon policy legally. Let’s have some fun so you can spend your
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge money where YOU want to.
estimated value: keeps on giving
minimum bid: $20 per service
number available: 5
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Dog Sitting Drop your pup off at our place and head out of town for a long
weekend. We’ll take great care of your furry friend, and he or she
catalog number: E-104 will also enjoy befriending our 3 yr. old, 20 lb spaniel, Samantha.
donor name: Christina & Jason Miller We have a big, fenced-in yard for the dogs to run around in and, in
estimated value: $100 good weather, we love taking walks in nearby Fountainhead Re-
minimum bid: $25 per service gional Park. Offer includes pet-sitting Thursday evening through
number available: 1 Sunday evening as well as a pre-sitting visit so we can meet your
offered: Silent Auction, Round One pup. We’ll work with you on the dates. Friendly dogs only, please!

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E-Cycling Bring your old computer and related equipment, flat screen tele-
visions, gaming systems, stereos and other household electronic
catalog number: E-105 devices and cables that you no longer want, and I will take it to
donor name: Jill Jones the e-cycling center for you (whether or not they work!). No an-
estimated value: $5 alog televisions or consoles. You can load it into my car on Sun-
minimum bid: $4 per service day, December 6, 2015 between end of service and 11:45 AM. This
number available: 10 is offered to 10 people no matter how much “stuff” you have.
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Babysitting Need to get away from it all (or at least have a break from par-
enting)?? Dick and Judy Robison will babysit your kids for an
catalog number: E-106 evening or for ALL night. We’ll take up to 2 children at our house
donor name: Dick & Judy Robison overnight or as many as you have at yours for an evening.
estimated value: $10 per child/per hour
minimum bid: $40 per service
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Ride to the Airport- And Home Again

catalog number: E-107 Need to get to and from the airport for a dream vacation but
donor name: Dick & Judy Robison don’t want to pay the parking fees? We can help! We will trans-
estimated value: $50 port 2 adults with luggage (more if your stuff will fit in our car)
minimum bid: $40 per service to Dulles or Reagan National Airport at any hour of the day or
number available: 2 roundtrips night (subject to our availability, but we are usually available).
offered: Silent Auction, Round One Top two bidders win one round trip.

Garden Guilt Elimination

catalog number: E-108 Are you enjoying AUUC’s native plant garden, but feeling slightly
donor name: Marsha White guilty you haven’t made time to get your hands dirty and help?
estimated value: $40 You can alleviate your guilt by paying someone do the work for
minimum bid: $35 per service you! On behalf of the Green Sanctuary Committee, Marsha White
number available: 1 is offering an hour’s worth of weeding and other garden work at
offered: Silent Auction, Round One AUUC in your name, if you are the lucky bidder.

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Services and Lessons

One Group Yoga Class
catalog number: E-109 One group yoga class at Core Connection Yoga in Fairfax Station,
donor name: Lizette Ayala Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts Studio, 5624 Ox Rd Ste E Fairfax Sta-
estimated value: $20 tion, VA 22039. Class is held on Saturdays 8-9:15am. Instructor is
minimum bid: $5 per service focused on teaching you how to move better and improve your
number available: 1 posture , flexibility and balance. She is a certified Yoga instruc-
offered: Silent Auction, Round One tor (500RYT), Pilates instructor and Well-Being Coach.

Babysitting in Your Home

catalog number: E-110 Babysitting at your home
donor name: Dotty Smith for a parent’s night out.
estimated value: $50
minimum bid: $20 per service
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, round One

SAORI Weaving

catalog number: E-201 Come learn how to weave the SAORI way. No experience neces-
donor name: Connie Diamant sary. I’ll teach you this mind expanding way to weave. It will rock
estimated value: $150 your world!!
minimum bid: $75 per person
number available: 4
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Genealogy Consultation & Initial Research Help

catalog number: E-202 Does one family member say your family migrated from XYZ and
donor name: Juliejohn Knott another swears that the family originated from PQR? Let me help
estimated value: $500 you sort out your genealogical questions.The winning bidder
minimum bid: $275 per service will receive 6 hours total of initial research and a formal writ-
number available: 1 ten report (10 hours total), that documents your recent ancestral
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two journey, AND offers suggestions for further research and provides
fully cited copies of all documents found. Disclaimer: not respon-
sible for finding information from repositories that have suffered
losses from fire, flood, theft or war damage. Horse thieves, po-
lygamists, bigamists, convicts, lunatics, celebrities and/or royal
lineage *not* guaranteed. Results will vary by country of origin,
mode of transportation, religious affiliation & civic involvement.

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Services and Lessons

Two Etchings “Sun Bird and the Peony Tree” and “Sanctuary of the Gold-
en Blossom” are two original works of art created by Ki-
catalog number: E-203 nuko and issued in limited edition by the Franklin Mint. 
donor name: Jill Jones The etchings are sterling silver on fine copper inlaid with
estimated value: $175 24 karat gold.  They are offered as a set.
minimum bid: $100 for both
number available: 1 set
offered: Silent Auction, round Two

Car Detailing Is the old jalopy looking a little dirty? Help is here! We’ll wash
and clean your car inside and out at your house at a mutually
catalog number: E-204 agreed time.. We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the dirty car.
donor name: Dick & Judy Robison Sorry, we don’t do wax.
estimated value: $50
minimum bid: $30 per service
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Sermon of Your Choice-Rev Scott

catalog number: E-205 Seize the chance to have a sermon prepared and delivered by
donor name: Rev Scott Sammler-Michael Rev. Scott on the topic of your choice! You will have the chance
estimated value: $1,700 to work with Rev. Scott to design a worship service and chal-
minimum bid: $200 per service lenge him to wrestle with a topic of your dreaming. Come see
number available: 1 how the man behind the curtain works and help make the magic
offered: Live Auction, Round Two happen! Of course, the right of refusal is reserved for topics not
conducive to our common worship life.

Rev Scott: Starmaker!
catalog number: E-206 Let Rev Scott help make you a STAR! He will record, mix and
donor name: Rev Scott Sammler-Michael master one song of your choice and make it available for your
estimated value: $2000 use to sell, share or give away as you like. Record at Cafe Fair-
minimum bid: $100 per service fax, the same award-winning studio that gave you Dragons Head
number available: 1 and the recent UU Musicians of the National Capital Region CD
offered: Live Auction, Round Two - “Boundless Love”.

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Sermon of Your Choice-Chaplin Pratima

catalog number: E-207 Seize the chance to have a sermon prepared and delivered by
donor name: Chaplin Pratima Dharm Chaplain Pratima Dharm on the topic of your choice! You will
estimated value: $1750 have the chance to work with Chaplain Dharm to design a wor-
minimum bid: $200 per service ship service and challenge her to wrestle with a topic of your
number available: 1 dreaming. Come see how the magic happens! Of course, the right
offered: Live Auction, Round Two of refusal is reserved for topics not conducive to our common
worship life.

One Private Yoga Lesson

catalog number: E-208 One private yoga class at Core Connec-
donor name: Lizette Ayala
estimated value: $100 tion Yoga in Fairfax Station, (Andrew
minimum bid: $20 per service Gause’s Martial Arts Studio) 5624 Ox
number available: 1 Rd Ste E, Fairfax Station, VA 22039.
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two Instructor is focused on teaching you
how to move better and improve your
posture, flexibility and balance. She is
a certified Yoga instructor (500RYT),
Pilates instructor and Well-Being
Coach.

Date Night! Enjoy a night out for just mom and dad! Our donation includes
money towards your babysitter, gift cards for dinner at the
catalog number: E-209 Bonefish, and a movie!
donor name: Tracy & Dave Rossi
estimated value: $100
minimum bid: $25 per service
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Babysitting Services Elizabeth is offering her babysitting services for one child for a
maximum of three hours. Elizabeth is CPR and First Aid certified.
catalog number: E-210 Date and time to be determined by both parties.
donor name: Elizabeth Breckenridge
estimated value: $30
minimum bid: $10 per service
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

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Services and Lessons Treasures

Not Your Average “Farm Share”
catalog number: E-211 I will provide 25 pounds of fresh produce from my backyard over
donor name: Diane Clayton
estimated value: $60 the 2016 growing season! No pesticides, organic or otherwise,
minimum bid: $50 per person
number available: 1 used here folks! One of my greatest joys is growing unique and
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two
different varieties of plants, including Sweet Tangerine pep-

pers, Biker Billy jalapenos, cilantro, dwarf mini eggplants, tangy

Golden Purslane, Cherokee Purple Heirloom tomatoes, and Ger-

man Extra Hardy garlic. Other exciting things that I grow are:-

-Mexican Sour Gherkins – Is it a cucumber or a watermelon?

These thumbnail sized gherkins look like mini watermelons but

are slightly sour and somewhat like cucumbers. They travel well

and are perfect for the lunchbox!---Fresh King of the Garden
Lima Beans – don’t worry. These are nothing like canned or fro-

zen. One of my daughter’s favorites.--Eat like an astronaut with

Outrageous Red Romaine Lettuce – same lettuce grown on the

International Space Station. Each season I have successes and

failures making it difficult to promise specific items but what I

do get each year is variety. I love trying new things each year, so

maybe you have something special in mind?

Red Indian Necklace and Earrings
catalog number: F-101 You are bidding on beautiful Indian costume jewelry that con-
donor name: Kumutha Lane sists of a red beaded necklace that has a small pendant attached
estimated value: $40 and pair of matching earrings, both of which have small beauti-
minimum bid: $15 per item ful gems that hang from them. Like any other costume jewelry,
number available: 1 these should not get wet so they can maintain their beauty and
offered: Silent Auction, Round One shine. These are statement pieces that would enhance any outfit
you have.

Swarovski Crystal Gold-plated Pin
catalog number: F-102 Gold-plated flower with a Swarovski Crystal flower pin
donor name: Moe Moser
estimated value: $75
minimum bid: $25 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

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Swarovski Crystal Gold-plated Pin Too
catalog number: F-103 Gold-plated leafs holding a Swarovski Crystal flower pin
donor name: Moe Moser
estimated value: $75
minimum bid: $25 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Scherl & Roth 1/4 Violin with bow and shoulder rest
catalog number: F-104 This item is a Scherl & Roth 1/4-sized Violin with bow and shoul-
donor name: Jennifer Cowgill der rest. Perfect for a child who wants to take strings, and much
estimated value: $590 cheaper than renting!
minimum bid: $100 per item
number available: 1
offered: Live Auction, Round One

Temari Decorative Balls
catalog number: F-105 Temari Balls are an ancient
donor name: Connie Diamant Japanese art form originally de-
estimated value: $45 signed to make toys. Enjoy one
minimum bid: $20 per item of these lovely decorative balls
number available: 6 for your home or Holiday tree.
offered: Silent Auction, Round One These are hand-made just for
your home or to give as a gift.

Younger Elementary Collaborative Gift-chalice suncatcher

catalog number: F-106 This colorful melted crayon artwork was made by the Young El-

donor name: Younger Elementary Students ementary Class ( grades K-2). Hang it on a light colored wall or in
front of a window for maximum effect! In our Stories About God
estimated value: Invaluable
curriculum this year, we are learning that there are many ways
minimum bid: $15 per item to perceive the divine. Each person sees “God” in a different way.
number available: 1 Much like the pieces of crayon in this art, when all these specks
offered: Silent Auction, Round One on understanding are put together, we have something beautiful.

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Older Elementary Collaborative Gift-helping hands art
catalog number: F-107 The older elementary class students have traced and watercolor
donor name: Older Elementary Students painted their hands. These are arranged on matte board, sur-
estimated value: Invaluable rounding the saying: “With heart and helping hands, we can
minimum bid: $15 per item accomplish anything.”
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Older Elementary Collaborative Gift-fleece blanket

catalog number: F-108 This beautiful fleece blanket is warm and comfortable and per-
donor name: Older Elementary Students fect for a cold night!
estimated value: $25
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Junior UUth Collaborative Gift-babysitting coupon book

catalog number: F-109 The Jr UUth Class students are creating a coupon booklet for
donor name: Junior UUth students babysitting services.
estimated value: Invaluable
minimum bid: $15 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Junior UUth Collaborative Gift-petsitting coupon book
catalog number: F-110 The Jr UUth Class students are creating a coupon booklet for
donor name: Junior UUth students petsitting services.
estimated value: Invaluable
minimum bid: $15 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

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Four Leaf Clover Bookmark
catalog number: F-111 Metal bookmark with a real four leaf clover, purchased in Ire-
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge land.
estimated value: $10
minimum bid: $3 per iitem
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Cake Serving Set Wild Eye Designs pretty 5-piece cake
serving set new in box.
catalog number: F-112
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge
estimated value: $20
minimum bid: $5 per set
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Just Nuts Metal Sculptures- bats

catalog number: F-113 Just Nuts: Whimsical items made out of nuts, bolts, and other
donor name: Jessica Burmester workshop materials. What an imagination this local artist has!
estimated value: $15 You’ll love the way these fantastic pieces of art are created using
minimum bid: $5 per item recycled metal, nuts and bolts. Two bats, one can hang from a shelf
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Just Nuts Metal Sculptures- computer man

catalog number: F-114 Just Nuts: Whimsical items made out of nuts, bolts, and other
donor name: Jessica Burmester workshop materials. What an imagination this local artist has!
estimated value: $15 You’ll love the way these fantastic pieces of art are created using
minimum bid: $5 per item recycled metal, nuts and bolts. Computer Man
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

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Just Nuts Metal Sculptures- Enterprise

catalog number: F-115 Just Nuts: Whimsical items made out of nuts, bolts, and other workshop
donor name: Jessica Burmester materials. What an imagination this local artist has! You’ll love the way
estimated value: $15 these fantastic pieces of art are created using recycled metal, nuts and
minimum bid: $5 per iitem bolts. Star Ship Enterprise
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Theorem Painting: Noah’s Ark by Jean Henry

catalog number: F-116 You will love this hand-painted and framed 6”X10” picture of Noah’s Ark
donor name: Jessica Burmester with animals ready to board it. It is just waiting for someone who will cher-
estimated value: $35 ish it and enjoy displaying it in their home. It is painted by accomplished
minimum bid: $20 per iitem local artist Jean Henry in oil on velvet in the early American folk art style
number available: 1 called “theorem painting”, which uses a series of closely-aligned stencils to
offered: Silent Auction, Round One create the finished picture.

Kitchen Apron by Vera Bradley

catalog number: F-117 Picture yourself working in your kitchen or greeting your guests in this
donor name: Jessica Burmester bold black and white apron by Vera Bradley! It comes in a storage box cov-
estimated value: $15 ered in the same print, “Night & Day”.
minimum bid: $10 per iitem
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

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Antique 1880s Seth Thomas Clock
catalog number: F-118 This beautiful mechanical Seth
donor name: Thom Larson & Jim Girard Thomas Arch Top Vintage Clock
estimated value: $250 can be yours. Currently being
minimum bid: $100 per item cleaned and rebuilt by Jim Girard
number available: 1 and once owned by Thom Lar-
offered: Live Auction, Round One son, would look beautiful on your
mantle or table. The chimes will
brighten your day and lift your
spirits. Similar clocks on Ebay sold
for over $250. This is a rare find
and will grace your home.

Fresh Boxwood Wreath

catalog number: F-119 You will receive a hand-made wreath for your front door, complete
donor name: Gail Bearden with fresh boxwood and a wreath bow.
estimated value: $60
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 2
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Turning of the Season Cards

catalog number: F-120 These are original hand-made cards to celebrate the change of sea-
donor name: Diana Wilson sons, including story poems. This is a set of 4 cards: Spring Equinox,
estimated value: $20 Summer Solstice, Fall Equinox, Winter Solstice.
minimum bid: $5 per item
number available: 2
offered: Silent Auction, Round One

Standing on the Side of Love T-shirt

catalog number: F-201 Buy this yellow shirt that says “Standing on the side of Love”. It is a
donor name: Kumutha Lane size XL and would be great to wear for UU events and rallies.
estimated value: $20
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

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UU Chalice Necklace Brand new Chalice necklace made out of clay . Beautiful and original piece
catalog number: F-202 of clay art. Wear your faith proudly!
donor name: Kumutha Lane
estimated value: $25
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Silpada Pearl Bracelets

catalog number: F-203 From the jewelry brand Silpada, for offer are 7 rice pearl bracelets that can
donor name: Kumutha Lane be stacked or worn individually.
estimated value: $25
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Blue Bracelet from J Crew

catalog number: F-204 For offer is a beautiful bracelet from J Crew. Great piece to wear to a party!
donor name: Kumutha Lane Made from blue stones and blue beads.
estimated value: $40
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Stacking Bangles from Ann Taylor

catalog number: F-205 For offer are 20 metal bangles from Ann Taylor that are stackable or could
donor name: Kumutha Lane be worn a few at a time.
estimated value: $25
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

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Lia Sophia Blue Necklace
catalog number: F-206 For offer is a beautiful blue necklace from Lia Sophia. If blue is
donor name: Kumutha Lane your color, this necklace is for you!
estimated value: $25
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Indian Elephant Necklace

catalog number: F-207 For offer is a beautiful brass pendant of an Indian elephant with
donor name: Kumutha Lane blue stones, attached to a brass necklace. Comes from India.
estimated value: $25
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Precious Stone Necklace from India

catalog number: F-208 For offer is a beautiful stone necklace from India. The necklace
donor name: Kumutha Lane is made out of natural precious stones (primarily earthy greens
estimated value: $25 and browns) from India.
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Treadmill PRO-FORM 755CS. That is
the official make and title
catalog number: F-209 of this treadmill. It has been
donor name: Moe Moser used lightly over a number
estimated value: $700 of years. It measures pulse
minimum bid: $175 per item and calories. The treadmill
number available: 1 folds up for storage. Winner
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two must arrange pick up

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Quilt and Quilt Cave Tour

catalog number: F-210 This lightweight adult size homemade quilt from the workshop of Roz
donor name: Dick Elliott Elliott is the perfect warm companion at your favorite chair, couch, or
estimated value: $125 your side as you hear the threatening news from the weather chan-
minimum bid: $100 per item nel this winter. This colorful, seaside/maritime design will take your
number available: 1 thoughts beyond ice and snow shovels, while keeping u warm. It can
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two also be a wall hanging. Roz Elliott quilts adorn many homes--She will
give a tour of her quilt making den, answer questions if you purchase
the full package.

Older Elementary Collaborative Gift- fleece blanket

catalog number: F-211 This beautiful fleece blanket is warm and comfortable and perfect for
donor name: Older Elementary Students a cold night!
estimated value: $25
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Irish Wine Stopper

catalog number: F-212 One new pewter wine stopper purchased in Ireland.
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge
estimated value: $20
minimum bid: $7 per unit
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Irish Wine Stopper

catalog number: F-213 One new pewter wine stopper purchased in Ireland.
donor name: Barbara Breckenridge
estimated value: $20
minimum bid: $7 per unit
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

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Hand Painted Figure
catalog number: F-214 This old-fashioned Noah would look wonderful sitting on a shelf
donor name: Jessica Burmester in your bookcase! The Noah Shelf-Sitter is 12 inches high and is
estimated value: $15 made completely out of wood and is hand-painted. He holds a
minimum bid: $10 per item small ark in his hands and has jointed arms and legs that allow
number available: 1 him to sit on a shelf.
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Hand Painted Unframed Numbered Print
catalog number: F-215 This 18” X 24.5” print of an American Kestrel perched on a pile
donor name: Jessica Burmester of logs would make a bold statement in your family room. The
estimated value: $5 print is by noted wildlife artist Terance James Bond.
minimum bid: $5 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Set of Four Vintage Wine Glasses
catalog number: F-216
donor name: Jessica Burmester Each glass in this set of four is made of pink depression glass and
estimated value: $20 has a gold encrusted rim (one has a small crack in its rim). Pos-
minimum bid: $5 per set sibly made by Tiffin in the Valencia pattern. Must see!
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Aunt Pat’s Handmade Bags

catalog number: F-217 Two hand-made bags made by Rev Anya’s Aunt Pat at her place
donor name: Rev Scott Sammler-Michael outside Schenectady, NY. One is perfect for a lady, and another
estimated value: $50 for a child or as a water-bottle holder.
minimum bid: $10 per set
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

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Aunt Pat’s Handmade Picnic Placemats
catalog number: F-218 Set of four hand-made placemats for picnicking made by Rev
donor name: Rev Scott Sammler-Michael Anya’s Aunt Pat, who lives outside Schenectady, NY. You can
estimated value: $50 feel the love in these.
minimum bid: $10 per set
number available: 4 sets
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Elfin Home Stoneware Sculpture
catalog number: F-219 Hand-built and hand-painted stoneware sculpture by Steve Wise
donor name: Ellen & Steve Wise from his now retired Elfin Collection. Features an elfin sitting
estimated value: $50 atop his woodland home. Perfect for fantasy and nature lovers
minimum bid: $20 per item alike!
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Upright Piano Our kids are grown and the piano lessons are over. Our Henry
Miller upright piano needs another loving home. Included is a
catalog number: F-220 bench with storage under the lid. It’s a medium golden honey
donor name: Marsha White color; all keys work with great sound; it does need tuning. About
estimated value: $700 59 inches wide x 23.5 inches deep x 37 inches high. Similar mod-
minimum bid: $300 per item el on local Craigslist for $550. On first floor near door; one step
number available: 1 porch step. Buyer is responsible for moving.
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Limoges Trinket Boxes -- 5 designs offered individually

catalog numbers: F-221 thru F-225 These beautiful trinket boxes are made in France by Limoges.
donor name: Jessica Burmester Five different designs are offered: three have floral designs (egg,
estimated value: $50 coffee pot, and basket) and two have winter designs (Santa Claus
minimum bid: $20 per box and snowman). Any of these boxes would make an excellent ad-
number available: 5 dition to your collection or could be used as a gift to someone
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two special at Christmas! There are 5 different boxes, each is differ-
ent so this item is listed 5 times.

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Precious Stone Necklace from India

catalog number: F-226 For offer is a beautiful stone necklace from India. The necklace is
donor name: Kumutha Lane made out of natural precious stones from India. Main colors are
estimated value: $25 earthy browns, black and amber.
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Stackable Metal Bracelets

catalog number: F-227 For offer are beautiful bracelets from the jewelry brand Silpada.
donor name: Kumutha Lane You can stack them or wear them separately.
estimated value: $20
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Stackable Metals Bracelets Too

catalog number: F-228 For offer are beautiful bracelets from the jewelry brand Silpada.
donor name: Kumutha Lane You can stack them or wear them separately.
estimated value: $25
minimum bid: $10 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Indian Tribal Jewlery

catalog number: F-229 For offer is a beautiful Indian Tribal necklace and matching
donor name: Kumutha Lane earrings. The tribal pendant comes with a beautiful black cord
estimated value: $25 necklace.
minimum bid: $10 per set
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

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Brass Bangles and Jewlery

catalog number: F-230 For offer is a beautiful set of brass bangles and a beautiful pair
donor name: Kumutha Lane of earrings.
estimated value: $15
minimum bid: $10 per set
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Personal Reserved Parking Space

catalog number: F-231 The Great Personal Exclusive Parking Space at AUUC for a whole
donor name: AUUC year. Good for Services, Classes, and any other business you have
estimated value: $200 at the church.
minimum bid: $75 per space
number available: 1
offered: Live Auction, Round Two

Chicago Cubs Jersey with Hall of Fame Signatures

catalog number: F-232 Buy this Chicago Cubs
donor name: Kate & Dean Wanderer jersey signed by 12
estimated value: $750 members of baseball’s
minimum bid: $500 per shirt Hall of Fame (full size
number available: 1 pro shirt). If you know
offered: Live Auction, Round Two baseball, you will know
these players. Shirt is
mounted in a shadow
box. Definitely, this is a
one-of-a-kind item!

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Day Lily Days-Original Watercolor Painting

catalog number: F-233 This original framed watercolor, “Day Lily Days,” will transport
donor name: Mary Rose Janya you to a sunlit summer garden with its vibrant shades of yellow
estimated value: $250 and tangerine, and soft tones of green.
minimum bid: $75 per item
number available: 1
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two

Geraniums-Original Watercolor
catalog number: F-234 This original watercolor, “Geraniums,” is from the estate of
donor name: Mary Rose Janya Helen Strychaluk, Mary Rose’s mother. She completed over 300
estimated value: $300 paintings late in life, between the ages of 80 and 86, spending
minimum bid: $100 per item many late nights painting and listening to music. Most of her
number available: 1 paintings are of flowers and are colorful, vibrant, and imagina-
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two tive.

Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
catalog number: F-235 This water filtration system installs under a kitchen sink, and
donor name: Brian Eubanks delivers purified water from the faucet. This unit is in the origi-
estimated value: $150 nal unopened box, and has never been used. Reverse Osmosis
minimum bid: $40 per item removes Total Dissolved Solids and other contaminates from
number available: 1 water, by diffusing it through a special membrane. The carbon
offered: Silent Auction, Round Two prefilter and postfilter are replaceable cartridges. The specs are
online at http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-
specs/GXRM10RBL

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