Saturday, April 10, 2010

7:30 -11:00 p.m.

Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa

23 South Fullerton Ave.

Montclair, New Jersey

Auction GuideSponsored by the Bradford PTA.

All proceeds will go to fund teachers’ wishlists at Bradford School.

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Letter from the PTA President

Good evening and welcome to Raise The Roof: a rockin’ fundraiser for Bradford

School! The members of the Raise the Roof Committee are delighted that you could at-

tend this important event and thank you for supporting the PTA’s fundraising efforts.

Money raised from tonight’s event will go toward purchasing items on our teachers’

wish lists.  Items on the wish lists are educational tools that will be used directly in the

classroom for years to come. Our fundraising goal for tonight is to raise $15,000. This

amount will allow the PTA to allocate $500 to every classroom teacher at Bradford for

their wish list items.

Your enthusiastic bids on our great auction items will help us reach our goal.  

Thank you to all of the Bradford parents and teachers who donated all of these fabu-

lous items.  I would like to extend a special thank you to Cathi Flanagan, PTA Fundrais-

ing Chair,  Sheila Harrington-Phariss and  Connie Looby, Auction Committee

Co-Chairs, Luisa Esposito,  Julie Margolis and Eileen Kavanagh, Food and Beverage

Committee Co-Chairs,  Suna Chang, Entertainment Chair, and Liz Uva, Auction Pro-

gram Chair, for their hard work and dedication to making this evening a great success.

And last, but certainly not least, thank you to Dan Karlok, Michael Potenza and Jeff

Somerstein for making tonight a rockin’ event!

Happy bidding and good luck,

Hollie Reddington

2009-2010 PTA President

Schedule of Events

7:30 p.m.              Doors open, and cocktails

8:00 p.m.              Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails

8:30-9:15 p.m.  Live music by The Eugene Chrysler BandDan Karlok, bass; Mike Potenza, guitar; Jeff Somerstein, drums

9:30 p.m.              Live auction and raffle drawing

10:00 p.m.          Silent auction close-out begins

10:15 p.m.           Check-out opens. Dessert served until 11 p.m.

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Raffles

Help Bradford raise money by purchasing a raffle ticket for only $20. 

Sixty percent of the proceeds will go to Bradford’s Raise the Roof fund and the fol-

lowing prizes will be awarded to three lucky winners:

l Two first prize winners will each receive 20% of the raffle proceeds. 

l One 2nd place winner will receive 4 front row seats to Bradford’s Spring

Concert (May 27th) PLUS VIP parking at 15 Brainard Street (gener-

ously donated by Izzy and Andrew Povich).

You can purchase tickets anytime up to and during the Raise the Roof event.  

The winning tickets will be drawn tonight at 9:30 p.m. You do not need to be pres-

ent to win.

Silent Auction Information

Next to each auction item is a bid sheet. Simply enter the bidder number

that was assigned to you and your bid amount on the bid sheet. Please bid in

the increments indicated on the bid sheets displayed with the auction items.

The auction will close out by section. A ten-minute warning will be an-

nounced. At the final announcement, the bid sheets of that section will be col-

lected and the highest bidder will be declared the winner. Winners will be

posted.

Payment Information

All sales are final. Payment in full must be made by cash, check, MasterCard

or Visa following the close of the auction. Checks should be made out to Brad-

ford PTA.

All auction items must be removed from Bangz Salon on Saturday night,

April 10th.

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Live Auctions

Auctioneer: Rich Murnick

9:30 p.m.

Please use the bid number on the back of your program as your liveauction paddle.

Live Auction 1: Mascot Mania Be “Little Rocky” at an MSU sporting event

Win your child the chance to be “Little Rocky,” partner to Montclair State Uni-

versity’s mascot, Rocky the Red Hawk, at an MSU sporting event. He or she

will feel the thrill of running out on the field during a packed sporting event and

hearing the thunderous applause of MSU fans! (The Little Rocky costume fits

children age 10 and younger.) In addition, the lucky winner will receive a $200

coupon for Stokes State Forest Music Camp, a coupon for 10% off the Prepara-

tory Center for the Arts; a $50 coupon for the Gifted and Talented Summer

Camp; four tickets to an MSU baseball home game; as well as an MSU sweat-

shirt, t-shirt, socks, cap, and water bottle. Plus four reserved-seat tickets to a

Jersey Jackals regular 2010 season home baseball game.

Live Auction 2: We Rule the School Principal for the day

Win the chance to be principal for the day! Your child will get to monitor the hap-

penings around school, deliver the morning messages, enjoy lunch with Mrs. Kirk-

man, and work in the principal’s office for an entire school day. Mrs. Kirkman will

put together a small photo journal of your child’s day as principal as a keepsake.

Live Auction 3: Magic Bus One-year DeCamp bus pass

Because what could be more magic than riding the DeCamp bus for free? Win

an UNLIMITED one-year bus pass, generously provided by DeCamp Bus

Lines and valued at $4,000. But with no more waiting in the long ticket lines or

racing to buy that monthly pass, we would say it’s priceless.    

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Silent Auction Items

Our House is a Very, Very, Very Fine HouseBid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:00 PM.

HO1: Secret Garden Van Vleck tour and lunch

Soak in the the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the Van Vleck House and Gardens while

you and five guests lunch on the wisteria-draped stone terrace, after a private garden

tour. Includes a  Friends Membership, a $25 gift certificate to be used towards upcom-

ing Van Vleck events or educational programs, and a signature candle and tote bag. 

HO2: Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree Tree service

Had any tree emergencies lately? Let Bradford Dad CJ Miller and his Montclair Tree

Experts size up your trees and provide $500 of pruning/removal before the next storm

with 75-mile-an-hour wind gusts comes along. 

HO3: Magic Carpet Ride Interior design and rug

Get tips on how to update your decor with a two-hour consultation, floor plan and fab-

ric suggestions from Bradford Mom Andrea Machernis of Zitman Interiors. Then

choose from two lovely area rugs, one an ivory traditional Persian-inspired pattern, the

other a more modern geometric pattern in red. Top two bidders will get the decorating

consultation; winner gets first choice of rugs. Value: $425.  

HO4: All the World’s A Stage Home staging consultation

Learn the secrets of staging your home with a 90-minute consultation from a pro, Mont-

clair realtor and Bradford Mom Katie Severance, the author of the new The Complete

Idiot’s Guide to Selling Your Home, published by Penguin Books early this year (two au-

tographed copies are included.) Katie has earned the National Designation in Luxury

Home Marketing and has sold more than $60 million in real estate. Value: $200.

HO5: Black and White World Frame collection

Update your décor with this lovely Jonathan Adler assortment of decorative frames

from Color Story Home, in go-with-everything black and white.  Value: $214.

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HO6: And Your Bird Can Sing Birdhouse and garden gear

Create a lovely natural garden oasis with this artist-built birdhouse as a centerpiece.

Comes with  birdseed, gardening tools and gloves.

Help! I Need Somebody!Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:00 PM.

HE7: Every Picture Tells a Story Family photo session

Record the memories with a two-hour outdoor family photo session, with about 200

digital photos delivered, from professional photographer/Bradford Mom Joanne

Verkuilen. Valued at $300.

HE8: I Wanna Be Your Dog Pet training and sitting

Break in a pup or teach an old dog new tricks with two 45-minute dog training sessions

from Bradford Dad and alpha Michael Frank. Package also includes coupons for $100

worth of dog walking or sitting from Laura Weisner, professional pet sitter, which can

be used to cover one overnight, as well as a $35 gift certificate from the Grooming

Gallery. Value: $235.

HE9: There’s a Place Organizational services and housecleaning

Get your house in order for spring with this $100 gift certificate for a two-hour assess-

ment and write up from Top to Bottom Organization, owned by Bradford Mom and pro-

fessional organizer Kathe Roberts. When you’re done, let Bradford Dad Jack Riche’s

Rest and Relax Cleaning crew of four come in for an hour to tidy up. A selection of can-

dles donated by Bradford Mom Kendall Murray representative of Scent-SATIONS/Mia

Bella is also included. Value: $180.

HE10: Super Geek Tech support

Set up a computer system or fix a bug with three hours of geek time from Bradford Dad

Joseph Youn, the Director of Computer Operations for Research and Education at

MSU’s College of Mathematics. Value: $225.

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HE11: Cause I’m the Taxman Income tax preparation

Save yourself the hassle of preparing your own income tax return.  This package offers one

free 1040 individual tax return prepared by Nardi, Iannaconi & Mazzo, LLC. Value: $350.

HE12: I Will Estate planning

One free last will and testament and estate-planning consultation from McLaughlin &

Nardi, LLC., Attorneys at Law, in Totowa. Value: $550.

HE13: Money, That’s What I Want Personal financial planning

A one-hour financial planning consultation from Nardi, Iannaconi & Mazzo, LLC. Value: $295.

You’re BeautifulBid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:00 PM.

BE14: Within You Without You Yoga, Pilates and massage

Let this wonderful 10-class package from Yoga Montclair set you on the road to finding

inner peace. You’ll also be treated to two private one-hour sessions from Bradford Yoga

Mama Julie Margolis, as well as a private Pilates session with Bradford Mom and Pilates in-

structor Cathy Stephenson. Top it off with a one-hour massage with Deb Lustberg. Karuna

Shala oils and yoga mat included. Value: $600.

BE15: Bootylicious Fitness bootcamp

That’s just how you’ll feel after two free months of Bootcamp from Bradford Mom Patsy

Manning’s Accelerate Performance Fitness. Classes are held Monday-Wednesday-Friday at

either 5:25 a.m., or 9:30 a.m. You’ll also get an hour-long personal training session with

Patsy, a certified personal trainer and fitness coach. $520.

BE16: Sweat (A La La La La Long) Hot yoga and personal training

Transform your mind and body from within with this great package from Younique Yoga

in Verona—one month of unlimited hot yoga classes, where the room temperature is set

at 97.8 degrees. Practicing yoga in a hot environment helps open the chakras, eliminate

toxins and rebuild the body. In addition, enjoy three personal training sessions. Includes

a yoga mat, carry case, brick, gloves, water bottle, DVDs and candles. Value: $500.

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BE17: You Should Be Cycling Four spinning classes

Start cycling your way to a new you with three plus one free spinning classes at 3sixty

Cycling Studio. The studio offers classes designed for riders of all levels—from mellow,

yoga-inspired cycling to heart-pumping cardio workouts. The staff of creative instruc-

tors will see that you get a workout to meet your personal fitness goals. Also included, a

$25 gift certificate to Salon Jofi in West Orange. Value: $85.

BE18: Magic’s in the Makeup Shiseido cosmetics, plus hair and nail care

There’s plenty of magic in this basket of fine skin care products and cosmetics from  Shiseido

—including  Day Cream, Zen Perfume, Perfect Rouge Glowing Stick, Eye Cream, Neck

Crème, Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil, eyelash curler, and more—all in a red makeup case. Also

includes a $100 gift certificate to Fringe Hair and Nail Salon in Nutley. Value: $600.

BE19: Power in My Purse Tory Burch bag

That’s what you have with this stylish Tory Burch Weekender bag in pink/purple camo

print. Value: $395.

BE20: I’ve Just Seen a Face Morphology session

Your face can reveal a lot about the inner you. Learn how your features and facial struc-

ture can affect your temperament and physiology with a one-hour morphology session

with Bradford Dad, Peter Reznik, Ph.D., a specialist in the fields of mind/body integra-

tive therapy. Value: $180.

The Kids Are AlrightBid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:15 PM.

KI21: That Was When I Ruled the World... Time with the Mayor

Give your child a real-life civics lesson: the chance to hang our for a while with Mont-

clair Mayor Jerry Fried on May 4th, and see what it’s like to be mayor of the hippest

town this side of the Hudson River. Stop at Applegates for an ice cream. Then head

over to the Municipal Building, where the lucky winner will  get the chance to lead

the Pledge of Allegiance at an 8 p.m. meeting of the Montclair Town Council. The

meeting will also be broadcast live on Ch. 34, so, Mom and Dad, set the DVR! 

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KI22: You Say It’s Your Birthday… Kids’ birthday package

Make your child’s birthday one that he/she will always remember with a customized

bash from Backyard Birthdays. Winner receives one Premier Party Package for up to

15 children, which includes a customized party theme, original invitations, a unique

party plan broken into a timeline, up to 1.5 hours of cool, funky, not-your-everyday

party activities run by Backyard Birthdays, a themed menu plan, customized thank you

notes, a decoration plan and a goodie bag checklist. You’ll also receive an hour of face

painting from Bradford Mom Renae Baker of I.S.M.I.L.E in New York Productions,

and a home-made multi-tiered, decorated cake baked in a shape or design to fit your

theme by Bradford Mom Mary Sue Youn. Now blow out the candles on that! Value:

$375.

KI23: Put Me In Coach, I’m Ready to Sing Music coaching, “Idol” swag

If you want to be on “American Idol,” you’ve got to start young. Win one hour of mu-

sical performance coaching for your child from Bradford Dad Joe Baker, a profes-

sional musician and music director who has worked with more than 50 child

performers, including several with Broadway, commercial or recording credits.

Baker will coach you in his Montclair home or his New York recording studio. And

for inspiration, an “American Idol” basket, filled with CDs and lots of neat swag from

the show, is included.

KI24: Baby, You’re a Star A professional recording session for a child

Win a professional recording session for your child with Bradford Dad Kristian Ottes-

tad and come away with a timeless souvenir of childhood. Recording must be made be-

fore June 1, 2010. Value: $500.

KI25: Add It Up Mathnasium package

Get smart with a “Get Started”  package at Mathnasium, owned by Bradford Mom An-

gela de la Rosa. Package includes assessment, registration and one month’s tuition,

plus math dictionary, t-shirt, ruler and pencils. Value: $550.

KI26: I Get a Kick Out You Soccer camp

Your child can choose one week of any of the soccer day camps available at Ashley’s

Soccer Camp and Sports Domain Academy. Package includes a soccer ball, t-shirt, bag

and a $50 gift certificate from Watchung Plaza’s Soccer Stop. Value: $300. 

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KI27: They Love Basketball! Basketball camp

One week of Tim Capstraw basketball camp at the New Jersey Basketball Academy,

Wayne PAL, for boys and girls aged 7-16. Choose one of four great 2010 sessions:

July 6-9; August 2-6; August 9-13; August 23-27. Coach Capstraw has an extensive

background as a college player, head coach for Wagner College and broadcaster for the

New Jersey Nets. Value: $195.

KI28: This is The Modern World Tech toys, Unbelieva-Bills passes, dinner

Everything your child needs to keep busy for at least a couple of hours: one ICarly text

messenger; one Hello Kitty 5.1 megapixel digital camera; Hello Kitty gaming ear-

phones;  one Spiderman MP3 player; Spiderman walkie-talkies; a SpongeBob Square

Pants digital camera; and Iron Man DS skins. When you think they’ve spent enough

time on the couch, haul them over to Unbelieva-Bills and make use of five free passes to

the Jungle Gym. Afterwards, use a $50 gift certificate to enjoy a dinner at Ah’ Pizz, a

new family-friendly restaurant on Willow Street. Value: $225.

KI29: Smile A Little Smile for Me Kids’ dental package

Keep your little one’s  teeth clean and healthy with this certificate for a free first dental

exam from Sparkles Dentistry for Children. Includes a comprehensive exam, dental

cleaning, fluoride treatment, and dental Xrays if needed. Value: $260.

KI30: Paint It Black...and Red...and Blue... Art basket

Everything your little aspiring Picasso needs to create a masterpiece: a $75 gift certificate

from Abrakadoodle for any of the great classes or fun camps they offer that give children

the chance to express and create. And from StudioKids Art, an outdoor drawing kit, a t-

shirt, and a $50 gift certificate to any art class, camp or birthday party. Value: $200.

KI31: She Blinded Me With Science Science-themed birthdays

Want your child to have a birthday party that’s fun, engaging and educational—one

where guests get to take away homemade green slime and silly putty? Mad Science par-

ties cover topics like air pressure, tornadoes, vortex generators, and movie effects—like

melting witches heads and how to make spider’s web. Package includes a $225 gift cer-

tificate for a Mad Science birthday party, which runs for 45 minutes to an hour, and cov-

ers up to 14 children age 5 to 12. 

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KI32: Dancing Barefoot Dance party

“Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes...”  If that sounds like your daughter, why

not give her a truly unique birthday party hosted by Dalia, a professionally trained

dancer, and ballet/belly dance instructor. Win a gift certificate for one party: Choose

from magical ballerina, genie/belly dance, or a dazzling family friendly belly dancing

event. Parties include dance lessons, mini recitals, dance games and finger cymbals and

bindis for the guest of honor. Coupon is good for one year. 

KI33: Every Night I Read a Book Award-winning kids’ books

Cultivate a life-long reader with this lovely collection of eight Caldecott winners.

Value; $140.

KI34: Picture Book Great kids books

Cuddle up with your little one and enjoy this wonderful batch of eight Newbery-win-

ning picture books.Value: $140.

We Are The ChampionsBid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:15 PM.

CH35: Fore Foursome Great golf outing

One lucky winner and two friends will enjoy a day of golf—including lunch and drinks—at

the century-old Tillingshast-designed classic golf course at Forest Hill Golf Club in

Bloomfield with Bradford Dad and member Rich Murnick on a mutually agreed upon date. 

CH36: You’re 18, You’re Beautiful and You’re Mine Great golf outing

Eighteen holes of golf at the Montclair Golf Club with Bradford Dad Thomas Stack for

one lucky winner and two friends. Caddy and lunch included. 

CH37: Take Me Out to the Ballgame Yankees tickets

Here’s the pitch: You get four tickets to see the New York Yankees play the Houston

Astros, Saturday, June 12, at Yankee Stadium. Seats are on the aisle in field level 112.

Valued at $400. 

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CH38: Kicks Just Keep Getting Harder to Find Pro soccer tickets

Four tickets to see the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team play Chivas USA on June

5, 7:30 p.m.

CH39: Born to Be Blue Giants football tickets

Two tickets to  see the New York Giants whip the Pittsburgh Steelers into submission

at a pre-season game at the brand new Meadowlands Stadium sometime between Au-

gust 19 to 23, 2010 (date to be announced). Third-level seats, parking pass included. 

CH40: Born to Be Blue Too Giants football tickets

Two tickets to see the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots in a pre-season

game at the new Meadowlands Stadium, sometime between September 2-6, 2010

(date to be announced). Third-level seats, parking pass included. 

CH41: You Give Me Fever Rutgers football tickets

Catch Scarlet Fever and watch the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers University as they battle

the Tulane Green Wave on the football field at Rutgers Stadium, October 2, 2010,

with a pair of tickets on the 30-yard line. The tickets are in section 125, row 37. Park-

ing pass included. 

CH42: You Give Me Fever Too Rutgers football tickets

Catch Scarlet Fever and watch the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers University as they beat

the Norfolk State football Spartans, with a pair of tickets to the game at Rutgers Sta-

dium on Thursday, September 2. Parking pass included. 

That’s Entertainment! Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:15 PM.

EN43: Rockstar Nickelback-autographed guitar

Play like a pro with this black Fender Squier Stratocaster electric guitar (a $400 value)

autographed by all four members of Canadian hard rock band, Nickelback. Comes with

a gig bag.

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EN44: I Want a Rock ‘n’ Roll Guitar Everything you need to play guitar

Begin playing guitar right away with a package that’s great for anyone just starting out. In-

cludes a Washburn Oscar Schmidt OG2N acoustic guitar, with a built-in tuner right on

top, gig bag, picks, instructional CD-Rom, and limited lifetime warranty. Value: $180.

EN45: Summer Night Jam Four tickets to see Dave Matthews

Kick back and enjoy the sounds of summer in the city with four tickets to see the Dave

Matthews Band perform live at Citi Field on July 16. 

EN46: New York City Serenade Framed Springsteen print

Greetings from the Palladium in New York City, circa 1978, with this original framed

and matted vintage photograph of a young Bruce Springsteen during the “Born to

Run” days, by professional photographer and Bradford Dad, Mark Wyville, who’s also

a contributor to a great new Springsteen book, The Light in the Darkness.

EN47: So You Want to Hear a Rock’n’ Roll Band? A band to play

Win a 45-minute set by Montclair Dad band, Sock Monster (guitarist John Paul Uva is a

Bradford Dad), at your own house party on a mutually-agreed upon date. This foursome of

Parents Who Rockers play a mix of smart covers—powerpop, alternative and punk shoulda-

been classics. They find great songs by the Kinks, Clash and Elvis Costello and mix them

up with more recent gems, like the cover of the Jayhawks “Save It For a Rainy Day,” which

they recorded for PWR’s 2nd CD, “Let ‘Em’ Play,” also included here.

EN48: If You Want to Sing Out... Vocal lessons, CDs

Then win this one-hour vocal coaching session from Bradford Mom Lane Gardner, a

songwriter/studio vocalist/session singer. With more than 15 years of voice teaching

experience, Gardner can help you work on vocal clarity, strength, endurance and dic-

tion. And for inspiration, enjoy music from a selection of CD boxed sets. 

EN49: Culture Club Orchestra and ballet tickets

Drink in the sounds of  the New York Philharmonic with tickets for two to a performance

on May 7 at 8 p.m. The program: “Russian Stravinsky VI: Gergiev and the Rite of Spring.”

The following month enjoy a lovely evening out with two rear orchestra tickets to the

American Ballet Theater’s production of one of the most romantic ballets ever, “Swan

Lake,” 8 p.m. June 25, at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Value: $260.

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EN50: Just Give Me Some Truthiness “Colbert Report” tickets

Tonight’s word? It’s “VIP,” as in two VIP tickets to a taping of Comedy Central’s

“The Colbert Report.” Plus hats and t-shirts.

EN51: It’s Too Late, Baby Letterman tickets

What’s on everyone’s Top Ten list? Go see Letterman live!  Two tickets to see CBS’

“Late Show with David Letterman.”  

EN52: Are You Experienced? NBC backstage tour

Get four tickets to the “NBC Experience,” as well as  an exclusive backstage tour, including

the studio, set and control room, of Studio 1A, home of  the “Today Show.” Must be at least

6 years old to attend.

EN53: Rescue Me! “Rescue Me” jacket

Dress just like Tommy and the rest of the crew of 62 Truck—or at least like Dennis Leary

and the cast and crew of “Rescue Me”—in this great quilted jacket sporting the show’s

logo,  and two t-shirts supplied by the set director of the show, Bradford Mom, Jacqueline

Jacobson.

EN54: Let’s Dance Dance lessons

Learn some dance steps with this certificate for the Fred Astaire Dance Studio intro-

ductory program, which is good for two private lessons and one group class for one

person. 

Eat to the BeatBid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:30 PM.

ET55: Bottle of Red, Bottle of White In-home wine tasting

Enjoy a fabulous wine tasting for 8 to 10 people in your home, hosted by Bradford

Mom Sharla Blanz, a wine consultant and Advanced Sommelier. Sharla holds a

diploma from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Wine provided by Amanti Vino.

Value: $500.

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ET56: One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer Scotch and cigars

Indulge and “Restock and Relax”—the civilized way. Replenish your bar, pour a dram,

light up and sit back. Life is good. This special item includes Macallan 12-year-old

Scotch (1.75l.), Dalmore 12-year-old Scotch,  Cragganmore 12-year-old Scotch, High-

land Park 12-year-old Scotch, Barbancourt Haitian Rum, Herradura Tequila Anejo,

Effen Black Cherry Vodka and Effen Vodka. Package includes 10 Nat Sherman Broad-

way Selection cigars in display box with cigar cutter and a New York Bartender’s Guide.

Value: $500.

ET57: You’ll Find Them in the Kitchen at Parties Dinner for 6

Sit back, relax and enjoy mingling with your guests at a cozy dinner party in your own

home, while two Bradford moms, Christina O’Neill and Alison Bermack, both excellent

cooks, take over the kitchen and prepare a gourmet dinner for six, serve and clean up.

Includes food, wine and a gourmet basket. The dinner party must be held by December

31, 2010. 

ET58: Korma Chameleon Indian cooking lesson

You and a friend or spouse will learn how to curry flavor with a two-hour lesson from

Bradford Mom Jyoti Hosagrahar on how to prepare a vegetarian Indian meal. Work to-

gether in her kitchen and make sure you bring containers so you can take the delicious

food home. 

ET59: Soul Kitchen Take Back the Kitchen session

Are you stuck in a rut in the kitchen? Unsure why you’re struggling when it comes time to

make a meal? Let Alma Schneider help you overcome the obstacles to cooking for you and

your family with a two-hour private Take Back the Kitchen session. Make dinner time

healthy and fun again. Value: $200.

ET60: Really, Really Good Vino and Fascino Rare wine, fine meal

Pop the cork and savor a rare wine that has been donated from the private collection of

Bradford Dad Richard Pitera—a bottle of Chateau Lynch Bages 1995 Bordeaux, which

has been highly rated by Robert Palmer and Wine Spectator, and is valued at approxi-

mately $150. Also included to go with it, a $100 gift certificate to Fascino, one of

Montclair’s most romantic restaurants, rated “Excellent,” by The New York Times.

Value: $250.

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ET61: Bake Me, I’m Yours A year of homemade bread

Get the taste of fresh-baked bread delivered to your front door with your own personal

Bread-of-the-Month club. Bradford Mom Larissa Brookes will bake you a loaf of bread

each month—whole wheat, rye, white, sour dough or regular—whatever your pleasure.

Value: $120.

ET62: Hey Good Lookin’… Cooking classes

You and a friend can choose a course from the vast Viking Cooking School catalog of

delicious classes. What’s it going to be—Southern Italian Dinner Party? Casual Cock-

tail Party?  Or one of the many other tasty offerings? Bonne appetit!

ET63: Black Coffee in Bed Tassimo coffeemaker

You’ll never need to go out to Starbucks again when you’ve got this Tassimo coffee

maker at home with our selection of coffees and teas. Value: $150.

Gotta GetawayBid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:30 PM.

GO64: The Maine Event A week on the coast

Journey Downeast and stay for a week in this  lovely vacation home near Blue Hill, Maine,

overlooking the Bagaduce River, an hour south of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

This lovely house has three bedrooms, one and a half baths. The area boasts a  captivating

mix of history and natural beauty, with something to offer any visitor. Go whale watching,

kayaking, sailing, birding, fishing. Eat just-caught lobsters and fresh blueberries, or dine

at one of the area’s fine restaurants. Follow an antiquing route along the coast. Or just sit

back and watch the river run.  Value: $700.

GO65: Come Sail Away NYC sailboat cruise

You and three friends will set sail aboard a private J24 sailboat skippered from the

Manhattan Yacht club and enjoy a two-hour adventure, touring New York Harbor,

passing landmarks and cruising right by the Statue of Liberty. Valid for any mutually

agreed upon evening or weekend from May through October, 2010. Value: $400.

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GO66: Sweet Dreams Are Made of This... A night at the Plaza

When you spend the night in luxurious comfort at New York’s legendary Plaza

Hotel on Fifth Avenue at Central Park South. Experience the grandeur, the opu-

lance, the elegance that is the Plaza–your very own pied a terre right in the heart of

Manhattan. You might choose to enjoy a night on the town, or take a  stroll  just

steps away in Central Park. Includes $100 gift certificate to The Oak Room restau-

rant at the hotel. Value: $400.

GO67: Roam If You Want To Resort accommodations

A certificate to Endless Vacation Rentals for a one-week, 7-night vacation stay at one of

their many resort properties worldwide. Choose a destination from one of the largest

collections of vacation rental accommodations around the world, with thousands of

properties to choose from, in the United States, Mexico, the Carribean and Europe.

Destinations and travel times are subject to availability. Good for one year only. Value:

$499 and up.

GO68: Do You Believe in Magic? Disney package

The kids will love this Disney package, which includes two one-day Park Hopper tick-

ets to Disney Resorts (including Walt Disney World in Florida, Disneyland in Califor-

nia, and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, no black out dates. Expires December 15,

2011.) Also includes a wonderful selection of  Disney books, videos and other items.

Teacher, Teacher, Teach Me More...Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:30 PM.

What’s better than the chance to spend some time with a wonderful, much-loved teacher?

These faculty donations truly are priceless. Thanks to all the Bradford staff who gave their time

and more. Prizes must be used by June 20, 2010, unless otherwise arranged with teacher.

TE69: Games People PlayBoard games and pizza after school for a winner and three friends with Mr. Klimik and

Mr. Robinson.

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TE70: We All Scream for Ice CreamIce cream and an outing to the book store with Mrs. Cahill for one student.

TE71: Girl TalkManicure at Pink Nails with Mrs. Metzinger and ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery for

one winner and a friend.

TE72: Glory Days OneOne winner and a friend will attend a New Jersey Jackals game June 8, 7 p.m., with

Mrs. Barroqueiro.

TE73: Glory Days TwoOne winner and a friend will attend a New Jersey Jackals game June 8, 7 p.m., with Mrs.

Evangelista.

TE74: Glory Days ThreeOne winner and a friend will attend a  Jackals game June 8, 7 p.m., with Mrs. Richardson.

TE75: Sundae SundaeAn outing to a bookstore for one winner, followed by ice cream with Mrs. Gruben-

mann.

TE76: Art LoverMrs. Russo will do a one-hour art project after school with the winner and two friends.

TE77: Space InvadersPizza after school and computer games for the winner and a friend with Ms. Buch and Ms.

Mancini.

TE78: Bend Me, Shape MeOne craft/Origami session with Ms. Buch for the winner and a friend.

TE79: Go Ask AliceA Mad Hatters Tea Party with Mrs. Spoerl for up to 8 students, complete with tea/hot

chocolate, cookies, and stories after school in the classroom.

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TE80: Pizza Girl (or Boy)Pizza in the classroom at lunchtime for the winner and a friend with Mrs. Gismondi.

TE81: Give Peace a Chance“Our Hopes, Wishes, Dreams for Peace,” a book of images created by the students in

Mrs. Bangs’ homeroom. 

TE82: Cherry CherryA walk with Ms. Ames through Branchbrook Park for the winner and a friend  to see cherry

blossoms in bloom. (Must be during April, 2010, while trees are in bloom; winner must pro-

vide own transportation.)

TE83: I’m FreehMs. Freehwill take the winner and a friend to a movie andto Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream.

TE84: I Want to Ride My BicycleThe winner and a friend will bike through Anderson Park with Mr. DeBello, then have

lunch at Tinga. 

TE85: Girls Just Want to Have FunManicures with Ms. Kaelin and Mrs. Wenning at Nails and Body Work, followed by

pizza at Mr. Dino’s for a winner and a friend.

TE86: Yummy Yummy and YogaYoga class and an afterschool treat with Ms. Kaelin for one winner and three friends.

TE87: The Music LessonA one-hour piano or vocal lesson for one winner with Mrs. Chisholm.

TE88: Tee for TwoA golf lesson from Mr. Maloney for one winner.

TE89: Books and More BooksA $25 Barnes and Noble gift card and a basket of books picked out by Mrs. Beesley and Dr.

Robbins.

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TE90: Art SchoolTwo-session art lesson/project for the winner and a friend with Mrs. Gutierrez-Haw-

baker.

TE91: Movie Night BlockbusterThree movie rental cards, popcorn, pretzels, candy, and a snuggie—everything you

need for an at-home movie night from Mrs. Gutierrez-Hawbaker, Mrs. Ehrmann,

and Ms. Neilan.

TE92: Reading is FUNdamentalA $25 gift certificate to Watchung Booksellers from Mrs. Savoia.

TE93: Seats, Treats and SweetsAfternoon movie with Mrs. Tamasco for the winner and a friend, including treats and

ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery.

TE94: Freeze FrameOne Nikon Cool Pix digital camera (value: $160) with accessories for one winner and

two one-and-a-half-hour sessions on how to use the camera with Mrs. Tamasco for the

winner and a friend. Students will learn to  download photos and then take images to

create a digital story with a theme of their choice, such as birthday, favorite vacation, or

another special event. Each child will create a digital story to take home.

Did you come tonight expecting to win a bunch of auction items, but didn't?

Please consider donating the funds you set aside. Given the impending budget cuts, Bradford

students and teachers will need our help more than ever.

Please leave your check, in the envelopes provided, in the basket at the check-out

counter. Every donation, no matter what size, will make a difference.

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Abrakadoodle

Liza and Creighton Abrams

Ah’ Pizz

Applegates

Judith Archer and Rick Piloco

Ashley’s Soccer Camp/

Sports Domain Academy

Backyard Birthdays/Laura Van Bloem

Renae and Joseph Baker

Sam and Maria Barclay

Emily and Steven Becker

Alison Bermack

Sharla Blanz

Larissa Brookes

Sandra Brummels/Universal Records

Tim Capstraw/New Jersey Basketball

Academy

Mary Anne Caton and Kevin Murphy

Theresa and Regino Collazo

Color Story Home

Sally and Sean Coughlin

Suna Chang and Mike Potenza

Dance with Dalia LLC

DeCamp Bus Lines

Angela and John de la Rosa

Deborah and Jason DeSalvo

Tomoko Yamagishi-Dressler

Lorelle and Rob Driever

Mike and LeeAnn Easterlin

Pierre Fabian

Suzanne Farkas

Don Feinberg and Lynn Tapper

Holly and Steven Fox

Michael Frank and Susan Helman

Fred Astaire Dance Studio

Mayor Jerry Fried

Fringe Hair and Nail Salon

Lane Gardner

Jeni and Brad Goldman

Grooming Gallery

Graeme and Sandra Hepworth

Yvonne and Dick Hettrich

Heather McCutcheon Hitchcock and Dan

Hitchcock

Lauri Hornik

Jyoti Hosagrahar

I.S.M.I.L.E. in New York Productions

Jacqueline Jacobson

Bob and Julie Jaskiewicz

Mary and Matthew Kunka

Anna Lee and Paul Rougebec

Deb Lustberg

Andrea Machernis

Mad Science

Theresa and John Maguire

Patsy Manning/Accelerate

Performance Fitness

Julie Margolis

Mathnasium of Montclair

Susan Mazo

CJ and Elisabeth Miller

Montclair State University Athletics

Montclair State University Bookstore

Montclair State University Gifted and

Talented Program

Montclair State University Preparatory

Center For the Arts

Montclair Tree Experts

Rich Murnick

Kendall Murray

Nardi, Iannaconi & Mazzo, LLC

New Jersey Jackals

DONORS

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Christina and Patrick O’Neill

Imke  and Benek Oster

Edie and Kristian Ottestad

Parents Who Rock

Paige Kennedy-Piehl and Scott Piehl

Rick and Lynette Pitera

Izzy and Andrew Povich

Rest and Relax Cleaning

Dr. Peter Reznick

Jack Riche and Alicia Robinson-Riche

Kathe Roberts

Michelle Ruggiero and Kevin Skorzewski

Diane Sabloff and Edward Shapiro

Salon Jofi

Aviva Schien and Steve Rich

Alma Schneider/Take Back the Kitchen

Katie and Bob Severance

Sock Monster

Charles and Lori Sorkin

Sparkles Dentistry for Children

Thomas and Avril Stack

Cathy Stephenson

Gina Stigi and Steve Schweighofer

Cecile and Michael Streit

StudioKids Art

Michelle Grossman-Sundown and

Stephen  Sundown

Top to Bottom Organization

Unbelieva-Bills

John Paul Uva

Maria Valcher and Stephen Schweiger

Van Vleck Gardens

Joanne Verkuilen

Viking Cooking School

Suzanne and Mark Weinberg

Laura Weisner

Emily and Tom Wittman

Mark Wyville

Yoga Montclair

Mary Sue and Joseph Youn

Younique Yoga

Raise the Roof CommitteeEvent Chair....................................................................................  Cathi Flanagan

Auction Co Chairs.......................................................Connie Looby, Sheila Phariss

Catering..........................................................................................Luisa Esposito

Beverages..............................................................Eileen Kavanaugh, Julie Margolis

Entertainment......................................................................................Suna Chang

Invitations..................................................................................Hollie Reddington

Auction Guide...................................................................................Elizabeth Uva

Auction Committee..................................................Geraldine Cahill, Jeni Goldman,

...........................................Susan Helman, Lauren Rogers-Sirin, Suzanne Weinberg

DONORS

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Corporate SponsorsWe thank you for your support and generosity

Bangz Salon and Wellness Spafor this amazing venue

Morso Fine Custom Cateringfor tonight’s fabulous catering and for all that they donated

Amanti Vinofor tonight’s selection of wine and beer

Boiling Springs Savings Bank

Bottle King of Glen Ridge

Brookdale ShopRite

And a few more thanks...Naomi Kirkman, our wonderful principal

Jackie Dorman and Joan Ruggiero, for all their help

Rich Murnick, our auctioneer

Izzy Povich and Kathe Roberts for help with check-in

Lisa Lemma for her basket-making lesson and expertise

Our special dessert bakers: Alison Bermack, Cassie Bollinger, Eileen Kavanaugh,

Julie Margolis, Christina O’Neill, and Hollie Reddington

All the Bradford teachers who donated generously for the students of Bradford.

And to all of you for joining us this evening and making Raise the Roof such a success!

YOUR BID NUMBERUse this number instead of your name when

bidding for silent auction items.

Use the booklet as a paddle to bid during the live auction.