Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Andover Friends of the Library Goods & Services Auction - Friday, April 25, 2014

Make plans to join us THIS Friday night at the Andover Elementary School Cafeteria for the 14th edition of the Friends' Goods & Services Auction!  So many wonderful items have been donated -- you know you're going to want one (or more!) of 'em!  See you at AES on Friday night -- preview starts at 6PM, auction begins at 6:30PM...


1.         Beardsley Zoo - Bridgeport, CT admission for a family of 4 - Donor Value $44
2.         Bridgeport Bluefish 4 reserved seats to any game in 2014 season
3.         Boston Day Trip - 2 tickets for Boston Duck Tours and 2 tickets for the Boston Swan Boat
4.         Day trip to East Windsor, CT - Family admission to the Connecticut Trolley Museum and dinner at Cracker Barrel
5.         Pewter Coffee Pot, Tea Pot, Sugar bowl with cover, creamer and tray
6.         Admission for 4 to the Children's Museum West Hartford, CT
7.         $300 Gift Certificate to Kaoud Oriental Rugs
8.         5 ultimate car wash certificates at Connecticut Car Wash in Willimantic
9.         Oil Change at Dubois Automotive Andover
10.       Autographed copy of Profit from the Positive written by Margaret Greenberg of Andover            _ Donated by Margaret Greenberg
11.       $50 Gift Certificate to Dimitri's Restaurant - Coventry
12.       $25 Gift Card to Kloter Farms - Ellington
 13.      Admission for a family of 4 to the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
14.       $25 Gift Card to Frank Pepe's Pizza
15.       Basket with blue glass vase, ladies cologne, blue glass perfume bottle, sun catcher, dead             sea mineral bath salts.
16.       10 Jumping sessions at Jumpin Jonnies in Vernon
17.       $25 Gift Card to Highland Park Market
18.       Ladies night gown (L), cosmetic case, tote bag, bath scrub & glove, manicure & pedicure            set
19.       Boston Red Sox Koji Uehara signed photo
20.       Champagne, 2 wine glasses, Girl Scout Thin Mints in a decorative metal basket - Donated by Elaine Buchardt
21.       Birthday party for 8 at John Casablancas
22.       Admission for 4 to American Clock & Watch Museum in Bristol
23.       Picture frame, friends plaque, candle, necklace and etched glass dish
24.       Admission and train ride tickets for 4 to the Danbury Railway Museum
25.       Hand made blue knit scarf and wristlet purse
26.       $100 off a party for 15 at Funcraft in Darien
27.       New York Giants hooded sweatshirt (L)
28.       Admission for 5 to Fun Factor in Brookfield, CT
29.       2 tickets to a 2014-2015 production at Huntington Theatre Company in Boston
30.       Ceramic Turtle trinket box, notepad and ten assorted Sonshine Stampers handmade        greeting cards
31.       $25 Gift Certificate to J. Gilberts in Glastonbury
32.       Tea for Two basket - Teapot, cup, cookies, herbal tea and plate
33.       Admission for 4 to Imagine Nation in Bristol, CT
34.       Admission for 2 to Lake Compounce in Bristol
35.       Two tablet sleeves, one Otter phone cover, eight CD albums
36.       Admission for 4 to Lutz Museum in Manchester
37.       Summer Party - Large paper plates, dessert plates, napkins, cutlery, wine glasses and      snack dishes
38.       Admission for 2 to MASS MoCA
39.       MELT Fitness South Windsor - 1 Month Membership with 30 minute work-out
40.       Ladies Blue Bead earrings and necklace set
41.       Two Simple Wills Donated by Attorney William Dakin
42.       MedSpa1064 in Glastonbury - Consultation, High Definition Digital Skin Analysis and a     gift card good for a Microdermabrasion facial or a chemical peel
43.       $100 Gift certificate for camp services at Camp Bow Wow in South Windsor with a dog   dish, toys and accessories
44.       4 Tickets to the Season Finale for the Trans-Am Series at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT             America's fastest, most powerful production-bodied sports cars are in the Trans-Am             Series.  The winning bidder will enjoy an exciting weekend at the track
45.       Two ceramic kittens in a basket
46.       Full Service Oil Change at Economy Oil
47.       Tea for Two - teapot, cup, serving dish, herb tea and cookies
48.       Admission for 4 to the New England Carousel Museum & 10 ride tickets for the Carousel             in Bushnell Park
49.       Admission for 2 to the Newport Mansions Tour in Newport, RI
50.       Floral Wreath Donated by It's So Ranunculus in Marlborough
51.       Beautiful Pink Beaded Necklace and Earring Set donated by Suzanne Heise One-of-a-       Kind Jewelry Designs
52.       Sewing Notions Basket
53.       Family admission to Ecotarium in Worcester, MA
54.       Admission for a family of 4 to Old Sturbridge Village
55.       Shower Basket for a baby gir with plates, cups, napkins, favors and ribbon
56.       Admission for 2 to the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford
57.       Storage basket with note cards, picture frame, glasses, kitchen towels, hand towel and    incense
58.       "Cars" Boys Birthday party with plates, napkins, candles, invitations, stickers, toys and     frisbee
59.       Sunset Cruise for 4 on Massachusetts Bay Lines, Inc in Boston
60.       Naughty but Nice Lover's Game Basket
61.       2 Tickets for a Scenic Narrated Cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen III in Burlington, VT
62.       2 Lift Tickets for the 2014-2015 Ski Season at Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, CT
63.       Summer party basket with plates, napkins, wine glasses, two serving plates and one         serving bowl
64.       Painters Certificate for 2 at Muse Paint Bar in West Hartford
65.       Rock Star frame and teen accessories
66.       Admission for 4 to the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford, MA
67.       Wooden Photo Serving Tray
68.       Annual Family Membership to the New Britain Youth Museum
69.       Ghost Walk for 4 in Newport, RI
70.       Andover Lake Beach 2 hour Beach Party for up to 20 people - Donated by Naida Arcenas
71.       Beautiful Blue iridescent necklace and earring set donated by Suzanne Heise One-of-a-   Kind Jewelry Designs
72.       Annual family membership to the Noah Webster House in West Hartford
73.       Blue Willow antique serving platter
74.       Two tickets for any show at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford
75.       Beach theme basket with candle, box of shells, decorative towels and much more
76.       $30 Gift Certificates to Pottery Piazza in Plainville, CT
77.       Yellow Vase, taper candles, floating candles, etched glass dish and magnetic necklace
78.       Admission for a family of 5 to the Providence Children's Museum
79.       4 private 30 minute piano or guitar Music Lessons at Song a Day Music Center with Ruth            O'Neil in Coventry, CT
80.       46 X 70 Table throw with red glass vase and 6 crystal roses
81.       4 reserved seats to any May or June 2014 New Britain Rock Cats game
82.       Admission for 6 to Ron-A-Roll in Vernon
83.       Hand made all occasion greeting cards box of 34
84.       $100 Gift Card to Bob's Discount Furniture
85.       Insulated picnic cooler with freezable glasses, stackable storage containers, plates,          napkins, cutlery and 2 ice packs
86.       Ride with a Friend Package at Rye Airfield skate and bike park
87.       Admission for 6 to the Salem Witch Museum
88.       Admission for 2 to Six Flags New England
89.       Admission for 3 to the Skyscraper Museum in New York
90.       Baby girl gift basket with 2 blankets, onesie size 6 months, 2 headbands, 2 pacifiers,        toothbrush and laundry bag
91.       Bowling party for 6 at Spare Time Lanes in Vernon
92.       Box of Munson's Milk Chocolates Donated by Hillside Self Storage
93.       Box of Munson's Nuts & Chews Chocolates Donated by Hillside Self Storage
94.       Ladies cologne, romantic plaque and album
95.       1 day climbing pass & gear rental at Stone Age Rock Gym in Manchester for 3 people
96.       Admission for 2 to Southwick Zoo
97.       Hand Carved Blue Heron Donated by John Neumuth
98.       5 - 1 hour certificates to Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Boston
99.       Shower gel, cream bath and loofah soaps
100.     Admission for 2 to Santa's Village in New Hampshire
101.     $25 Gift Certificate to Ted's IGA in Hebron
102.     Vodka Sampler donated by Mike Wallace - The Package Store Hebron
103.     Purple bracelet and earrings donated by Suzanne Heise One-of-a-  Kind Jewelry Designs
104.     Pittsburgh Steelers #43 Troy Polamalu autographed picture
105.     Say it Sees Bilingual Family Language Learning Program
106.     New York Giants signed Eli Manning Poster
107.     Beautiful Hand Made Full Size Quilt Donated by Mary Smith
108.     Four Course dinner for 2 on the Nina's Dandy restaurant cruise ship in Alexandria, VA
109.     VIP Boarding passes for 4 on the Alexandria National Harbor Water Taxi in Alexandria VA
110.     New York Jets #74 Nick Mangold signed poster
111.     Halloween Basket with decorations and plastic serving bowls
112.     Round Trip ferry ride for 2  to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard from Hyannis on Hy-Line Cruises
113.     Passage for 2 on the Essex River Queen for a river cruise
114.     Patriotic Picnic Basket with placemats, star plaque, serving baskets, red, white and blue star garland, dinner plates, dessert plates, cups and napkins
115.     2 tickets to any performance at Theater Works in Hartford
116.     Admission for 2 to de Cordova Sculpture Park & Museum in Lincoln, MA
117.     Baby boy gift basket with booties, diapers, pacifier, stuffed duck, rattle, wipes and baby wash cloths
118.     Mom's  gift basket with photo brag book, photo key chain, mother & child photo frame, $20 Shutterfly gift card and a quilted basket with handle
119.     Christmas Tree certificate with decorative candy dish and Snowman stuffed animal with             blanket Donated by Scott's Tree Farm
120.     Front-end thrust angle wheel alignment with tire rotation, computerized balancing and   air pressure check
121.     Admission for 4 to the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ
122.     Admission for 4 to a Friday or Saturday tour and taste event at Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield
123.     $50 Gift Certificate to Stars of Avon for any in stock dress or accessory
124.     White and Black Fringed Scarf
125.     5 - 1 hour passes to Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Boston, MA
126.     Brunch for 2 at A Villa Louisa in Bolton, CT
127.     Admission for 4 to the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven
128.     Hand Crochet blue and red afghan Donated by Donna Jones
129.     $20 Gift Certificate to Willimantic Brewing Company
130.     $50 Gift Certificate to Willington Pizza
131.     4 Cross Country Ski Trail Passes that include rental equipment at Winding Trails, Inc in    Farmington, CT
132.     Girls Gift basket with Inflatable bean bag toss, stickers, hair barrette and bracelet
133.     Admission for 4 to the Crime Museum in Washington, DC
134.     2 all day passes to Water Wizz in E. Wareham, MA
135.     China tea set in a basket
136.     Admission for 5 to the Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven
137.     1 lazer tag game, 1 open skate, 1 fun bowl, 4 game tokens, miniature golf for 4 and 1     batting cage token at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton, CT
138.     Gift Basket with wallet  and matching key chain, magnets and note book with pen
139.     Dolphin Figurine
140.     $20 Gift Certificate to Kids Quest in Uncasville, CT with t-shirt, toys and novelties
141.     Pair of Timex Watches
142.     UCONN Thermos and 2 mugs in travel case
143.     4 tickets to Wadsworth Atheneum
144.     Admission for 4 to Geppi's Entertainment Museum in Baltimore, MD with book, t-shirt    and sticker books
145.     Certificate for a Wreath with a bow, Christmas decorations and candle Donated by          Scott's Tree Farm
146.     Set of 3 Norman Rockwell Collector Plates
147.     Boston Red Sox basket with Stuffed animal, hat and telephone cover
148.     Butterfly napkins and plates with a woven basket
149.     Beautiful black, white and gray hand knit scarf  with organizer wristlet and decorative     water ball
150.     Frank Family 2008 Zinfandel wine donated by Mike Wallace - The Package Store in          Hebron with set of 4 vintage wine glasses donated by Joan Foran
151.     Baby gift basket with stuffed bear, pacifier, photo key chain, rattle, diapers, wipes and    $20 Shutterfly gift card
152.     Gift basket with towels, soap dispenser and guest soap
153.     Annual family pass to Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, NY
154.     Admission for 2 to Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH
155.     VIP Car Pass to the African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton, OH
156.     Spafinder $50 gift card donated by Ed & Sarah Shapiro
157.     2 Night stay at Avi Resort & Casino in Laughlin, Nevada
158.     2 tickets to any 2014 season play at the Shakespeare Theatre in New Jersey
159.     Admission for 4 to the Old State House
160.     4 trail passes to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, NH
161.     Family membership to Earthplace in Westport, CT
162.     2 tickets to the Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 3 p.m. CT Youth Symphony Concert at the           University of             Hartford
163.     2 tickets to the Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble Concert at the University of         Hartford on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 3 p.m.
164.     UCONN women's championship t-shirt (L), with 2 seat cushions and glasses
165.     UCONN men's championship t-shirt (XL), with 2 seat cushions and glasses

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