Celebrating 15 Years of

Literacy Education

A dinner & auction event to benefit:

The Children’s Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia is a

501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donation and auction

purchases are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

We Look Forward to Seeing You! The Children’s Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia is excited to

see you on September 15th for our Books & Vines event at Bookwalter

Winery. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. where you’ll enjoy great food, wine

and friends while supporting literacy in our community. Included in this

preview booklet are just a handful of the great auction items that will

be showcased during the event. Thank you in advance for your

generosity and for making such a powerful impact on our local kids!

Live Auction Preview All-Inclusive Caribbean Yacht Cruise

Mark this one off the bucket list; Crewed Sailing Yacht, “Bo-Ty Affair”,

with a captain and chef catering to your every whim as you sail from

island to island. Package includes one week of sailing, private cozy

stateroom, all meals and drink aboard ship, snorkeling, swimming and

exotic island exploring. You can learn to sail or just sit back, sip rum

and enjoy the ride as we travel through some of the most beautiful

turquoise waters in the Caribbean. Gourmet meals and island drinks

will be tailored to your preferences! Trip dates are January 29-February

4, 2012. This is an all-inclusive package with the exception of airfare to

the Virgin Islands. Valid passports are required to enter the

British Virgin Islands. FMV: $5,700

Thank you Ty and Bonnie Troutman!

Pamper Your Partner (& Yourself!)

An amazing collection of items and services to make you and your

significant other feel like royalty!

Two $215 Certificates to Nouveau Skin Care & Day Spa

Ladies Night at Bookwalter Winery

Guided Fishing Trip for one with Bryan Bell

Poker Party in the Barrel Room at Bookwalter Winery

Smile knowing you’ll come home to a bright house thanks to Sparkling

Clean Windows, clean carpets or furniture thanks to an upholstery

cleaning from Cleaning Edge, a spotless car thanks to Jiffy Car Wash,

and a clean and cozy home thanks to Personal Touch. This package

also includes a $50 Gift Certificate to Baum’s House of Chocolates, $50

Gift Certificate to Bookwalter Winery,1-dozen roses provided by

Shelby’s Floral and a bottle of Scotch/Whiskey. With so many perks

you’re sure to please the one you love! Don’t miss out on this

opportunity to treat that someone special while also enjoying a little

pampering yourself!

Thank you Community Organizations!

Aloha! Enjoy Tropical Breezes in Hawaii

Experience a week in tropical paradise at Paniolo Greens Resort in

Waikoloa! Located on the Kohala Coast, you’ll enjoy captivating

mountains as the Paniolo Greens is a lush, tropical retreat deep in the

heart of the Big Island. The 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, fully furnished villa

sleeps up to 6 guests. The resort features a spa, exercise facility, on-site

activities such as Hula lessons, tennis, horse shoes, swimming & more!

Take a virtual tour at: http://www.shellhospitality.com/hotels/

paniolo_greens_resort/gallery.html.

For best choice of dates, reserve in November 2011 for 2012 travel.

Thank you Suzanne and Dale Heaston!

Hells Canyon Boat Tour Ride the rapids of Hell’s Canyon with 6-8 of your friends. Midway

through the day you will stop to enjoy a fresh grilled lunch on a

scenic beach. Must be scheduled by 12/31/11. Suggested excursion

dates between August and October 2012 for best weather.

Thank you Devan & Amy Clements!

Mt. Hood Family & Friends Getaway Wy’East Log Lodge is a spacious and grand log home on 2 secluded

acres with breathtaking views of Mount Hood. This custom home,

features a spacious and well-appointed kitchen with views of Clear Creek. Plenty of room for up to 9 people to enjoy a vacation together.

Relax in the Oregon Hot Springs hot tub on the deck while you take in

the sights and sounds of nature. Two nights lodging to be used by

November 15, 2012. Take a closer look at: http://

www.mthoodrentals.com/Unit.mvc/Details/21268

Thank you Art King and Lura Powell!!

WSU Golf and Football Weekend Enjoy all the spoils of WSU without the finals! This package includes golf

lessons for two at Palouse Ridge Golf Course, Nike Golf Equipment, a

tour of the athletes sport facilities and brunch at Banyan’s restaurant on

the golf course. But wait, there’s more! You’ll also receive 2 tickets to a

WSU football game, dinner at Dupus Boomers located on campus, a

bottle of Doubleback Cellars Wine by Drew Bledsoe and one night’s

accommodations.

Thank you Mark & Jessica Blankenship, Jeremy & Dita Wexler, Shane Markel,

FE&C and Mark Fitzhugh!