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Travel Experiences Six-night stay in a 1-bedroom premium villa at the Westin Desert Willow Villas in Palm Desert, California, December 4-10, 2016 (max. occupancy 4 guests): See Bob Williams for an online tour of the facility. This has a market value of $1720

Min. bid $500

Special day in Sonoma County: Spend a day in the Valley of the Moon. Take a ride in a Model T through the valley, go wine and chocolate tasting, and have lunch or dinner at the restaurant of your choice (for 2 people)

Min. bid $150


Group Meals Murder-mystery dinner for 12, hosted by Keri and Steve Williams at their home. Min. bid $25/person

Greek dinner for 8, hosted by Carla and Cal Cornwell at their home. Min. bid $25/person

Gourmet Chinese dinner for 6 with wine pairings, hosted by Ann Kopischke and Victor Chen at their home. Min. bid $25/person

Traditional Chinese banquet with wine pairings, for 8 people, hosted by Claribel and Pat Dare at a local Chinese restaurant. “Come learn what’s behind authentic dishes and what’s in them.” Min. bid $40/person

8+8+8: A wine and cheese tasting evening, hosted by Randi and Chris Schmidt: This is an opportunity to taste, compare, and talk about a number (8) of different French-style cheeses together with French-style wines (8) in a relaxed group (of 8). We’ll start off with some cheese appetizers, so feel free to come a bit hungry. We’ll continue with cheese boards that run the gamut of styles, textures, and flavors from a simple goat (Chèvre) to a full flavored Roquefort (with some cow in between) and have the chance to taste wines that might (you decide) complement them. We’ll end with coffee and a little sweet to close the stomach. Min. bid $25/person

Ladies’ tea, for 10 ladies, hosted by Patricia Pietrzyk in her home: The menu will include items such as tea sandwiches, sausage rolls, mini pies, cakes, tarts, and trifle. The only requirement is that you come wearing a hat! Gloves are optional. Min. bid $25/person

Game night for 8, with pizza, snacks, desserts, and crowd-pleasing beverages, hosted by Kristen Ng in Cowans Hall: Whether you like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Apples to Apples, or other board and card games, let’s have a merry evening of friendly competition while enjoying casual food and drink. Bring your own favorite games as well! This is suitable for all ages. Min. bid $5/person

Sports Tickets Stanford: There are two tickets available for each game. Volleyball seats are on the floor; women’s basketball seats are loge; men’s basketball seats are right behind the visiting bench.

Stanford women’s volleyball vs. Colorado 10/7 at 6 p.m. Min. bid $15/pair

Stanford women’s volleyball vs. Utah 10/9 at 1 p.m. Min. bid $15/pair

Stanford women’s volleyball vs. ASU 10/15 at 7 p.m. Min. bid $15/pair


Stanford women’s basketball vs. UCSD 11/4 at 6 p.m. Min. bid $35/pair

Stanford men’s basketball vs. Weber State 11/17 at 7 p.m. Min. bid $40/pair

Stanford men’s basketball vs. Colorado State 11/20 at 3 p.m. Min. bid $40/pair

Unique Experiences Home brewery: Ever sit and enjoy your favorite pint of brew and wonder how is it made and if you had the guts or the talent to do it yourself? Now is your chance! The process requires two afternoons across a few months. This item includes a home brewing kit and Bob, the brewer, to come to your home or preferred fermentation spot, for a day of brewing 5 gallons of your favorite batch of beer. Instructions on using the equipment and assistance with bottling the beer are included. Cheers!

Min. bid $250

Gift basket of 1 bottle of wine, 4 wine glasses, and 4 $20 Country Gourmet gift certificates: Have a glass of wine at home and then head to Country Gourmet for lunch or dinner.

Min. bid $60


Thanksgiving Pies Delivered to your door the day before Thanksgiving or other convenient time. The following pies are available (most are single-crust):

Sour Cream Apple Pie

Sour Cream Peach or Blueberry Pie (depending on fruit availability)

Chocolate Cream Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Banana Cream Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Apple or Apple-Cranberry 2-crust pie

Sweet Onion Pie (dinner accompaniment, not dessert)

There is a limit of 10 pies in this auction. Starting bids are $15 each. Top 10 bids accepted. Bidders may bid for more than one pie. Christmas delivery pies may be included. See Fran Hostettler for more details.

Christmas gingerbread cake, in the shape of a house, as this picture shows, delivered to your door on Christmas Eve or another convenient date (see Kristen Ng)


New Merchandise 50-in. Visio E-Series Class Full-Array LED Smart TV, model E50-C1: brand new, unopened in box Retails new on Amazon for $464-$511 Min. bid $300

Handcrafted jewelry by Mélisande Designs

Veneto Nights necklace and bracelet set: This matched set of a necklace and bracelet recall the beautiful region of Venice and surrounding towns with their villas and rich history. It would be perfect to dress up any black or gray top. These pieces feature an eclectic mix of freshwater pearls, abalone shell, jasper, Czech glass, howlite, and silver plated beads.

Min. bids: necklace: $55; bracelet: $30

Positano necklace: This piece reminds me of the coastal city of Positano, Italy, near Amalfi. Nestled above a particularly blue portion of the Mediterranean, Positano is the perfect mingling of sea and shore. This necklace features real seashells, howlite rounds, freshwater pearls, and glass pearls, with gold plated findings.

Min. bids: necklace: $45; earrings: $15


Two Hamsa bracelets: These fun, bright bracelets will protect you against the evil eye. Both are built around the “hamsa” – a sacred hand amulet that is thought to ward off bad spirits, used by people throughout the Mediterranean.

The bracelet on the left showcases a copper-tone hamsa charm and findings, surrounded by colorful glass beads: Min. bid $25). The bracelet on the right features ceramic hamsas in bright colors. Surrounding the hamsas are silver-plated sun-moon beads, Czech glass, and purple-colored jasper.

Min. bid $30

Handmade wall hanging, by Peg Prior, approximately 24 in. by 42 in.

Min. bid $50


Handmade quilt, by Peg Prior, 55 in. by 70 in.

Min. bid $100

Golden State Warriors fleece blanket, 58 in. by 68 in.

Min. bid $15


Mystery wine basket: 4 bottles, $25 minimum value each. Min. bid $50

Glass serving dish, square, 12 in. by 12 in.

Min. bid $15

Large plastic Halloween bowl containing Bible origami kit, Halloween origami book, pack of colored origami paper, and carrying box for the paper - total value of $35

Min. bid $15


Hostess gift: ‘Bring It’ bag with handles, 3 kitchen towels (blue and white stripes), Env bag (stores in zipped case), orange potpourri, cosmetic sponge, Martinelli’s cider, World Market lingonberry jam.

Min. bid $25

Winnie the Pooh china decoration, ideal for a child’s bedroom wall.

Min. bid $15


Coach purse, beige, shoulder strap

Min. bid $25

Small purse, beige, long shoulder strap

Min. bid $10


Chico’s lightweight jacket, green, Chico’s size 3 equivalent to women’s L/XL or 14/16

Min. bid $15

Mickey Mouse and friend’s plush dolls, 4 in. each, set of six (Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck)

Min. bid $25 for the set


Kohls gift card, $40. Min. bid $20

Barnes & Noble gift card, $25. Min. bid $10

See’s candy, $25 gift certificates (2). Min. bid $10 each

Set of 8 hand-blown crystal Champagne glasses, circa 1960s, never used

Min. bid $25


Gently Used Merchandise

Antique silver Coptic cross: Approximately 100 years old; from North Africa, sandcast from silver coins; retail value $125

Min. bid $50

Historical document from the reign of King Charles: Large, professionally framed 17th century legal document in English, beautifully handwritten by quill in sepia ink on vellum. Includes four wax seals.

Min. bid $75


Cleveland Indians uniform Duane Kuiper bobble head, a San Francisco Giants stadium giveaway. Commemorates Duane Kuiper's first and only home run, hit off of Steve Stone, Aug 29, 1977. In excellent condition

Min. bid $20

3D wooden dragon – photo TBA

Glassybaby candle, ocean blue

Min. bid $25


Swarovski crystal bud vase with crystal flower

Min. bid $10

Divided serving dish, with three compartments, glass

Min. bid $15


Thanksgiving serving platter, white ceramic

Min. bid $10

Seafood serving platter, glass

Min. bid $10


Chinese decorative teapot, for one serving

Min. bid $10

Set of three framed Egyptian prints – natural pigments on papyrus

Min. bid $30 each


Decorative Glass Bowl with iridescent finish

Min. bid $10

Set of two silver serving dishes with ‘squirrel’ handles.

Min. bid $25


Original painting by Violet Fugate, Scotland scenery, 8" by 10" Min. bid $40

Double woman's ring, size 6. Gold bands, intertwining diamond floral design. Six smaller diamonds surrounding larger round diamond. Estimated value $1,000.

Min. bid $300


Leather couch, light cream color, 95" long, 37" deep and 34" high. Less than two months old. It is a lovely couch, lightly used, and very comfortable. The cost new was

$3,600. Transport for winning bidder can be arranged.

Min. bid $1,000

Opal necklace with three very small diamonds on fine 18" gold chain. Estimated value $300.

Min. bid $100

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