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ITEMS FOR THE HASTINGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION AUCTION

May 10, 2008

ALDER MANOR



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  • A catered cocktail party for 24 guests in a location of your choice by Gracious Thyme, including the services of a captain, a bartender and a chef. Typically the party includes a variety of 8 butlered hors d'oeuvres and a crudités display, soft drinks, glassware and silver serving trays.
  • Mixology class with up to 20 friends in the comfort of your own home - an expert mixologist will show you and your friends the magic of mixology from the perfect martini to the ultimate mojito
  • Tutored Tasting with up to 20 friends - an education on the joys of Scotch Whisky with a tasting of all 5 different Johnnie Walker labels, or if you'd prefer, substitute Malt Whisky, Vodka, Tequila or Rum for Scotch Whisky
  • Exquisite Pavé X Box Chain Bracelet from David Yurman - four-row box-chain bracelet in sterling silver with a pavé diamond "X", 0.39 total carat weight. 7"L
  • 4 tickets to a Brooklyn Cyclones baseball game (Mets farm team) - your child throws out the first pitch - with 101 Reasons to Love the Mets by David Green
  • Authentic New York Yankee shirt signed by Derek Jeter with rare 1923-2008 Yankee Stadium memorial patch
  • 3 tickets to the Yankees vs. Texas Rangers game on Wednesday, July 2 at 7:05pm - for the final season in Yankee Stadium you can't get a better location than 6 rows back from the Yankees batter box (Gate 4, Section 7, Box 19, Row F, Seats 3, 4, 5)
  • New!: 2 ticket to Yankees vs. Red Socks at Boston, on Friday, July 25th plus deluxe overnight accommodations at the Sheraton Boston Hotel (walking distance to Fenway) with complementary breakfast on Saturday
  • Week in a villa in the stunning Dolomite mountains of Northern Italy (in the tiny village of Mortazo near the Pinzolo and Madonna di Campiglio ski resorts)

    Arts and Culture
  • Art donated by fabulous local artists including Michele Hertz, Fred Charles, Barb Prisament, Margaret Moulton, Pepe Coronado, Anne-Marie McIntyre, Susan Lopeman, Josefa Mulaire, Diggitt McLaughlin, Arle Sklar-Weinstein, Isabella Bannerman, Janet Morgan, Andrew Bordwin, Sara Biscaye Mininger, Tracy Allan, Gina Randazzo and Peter Dormont
  • Decorative containers by local artists Liz Liebeskind with Kim Solano, Claudia Englebreght, Dierdre Carey Douglas, and Matt Hogan
  • Framed poster from the James Bond movie Goldfinger, starring Sean Connery
  • Poster signed by 11 of the finalists from the latest season of American Idol
  • Family photo session with Manhattan photographer Ellen Dubin
  • Family photo session with local photographer Andrew Carney
  • Portrait photography session with Alison Sheehy Photography using studio lighting and backdrop
  • Memberships to the Asia Society, the Jacob Burns Film Center, Hudson River Museum and the Neuberger Museum of Art as well as a copy of The Passionate Collector by Roy Neuberger

    Beauty, Relaxation and Health
  • Haircut, facial, massage and basket of spa goodies from Riverspa in Irvington
  • Selection of relaxing spa treatments from Oasis Day Spa in Manhattan
  • Nicole Miller robe
  • Massage treatments from local therapists including Dancing Turtles Massage, Liz Gemme and Patti Chang Anker
  • Videos from Exercise to Heal
  • Month long membership at yogaworks
  • Physical therapy consultation with a Pilates focus with Karen Gstalder Dring, MSPT
  • Haircut by Emmy-winner Angel Halko
  • 2 Ricky's baskets
  • Essencia bath collection gift basket
  • My Voyage by Nautica mother's and father's day fragrance sets with Nautica bags and towel
  • Intimately Beckham his and her fragrance set
  • Marc Jacobs fragrance basket
  • Signed copy of Healthy from the Inside Out by Mariel Hemingway with autographed photo
  • Basket of beauty and health books including the Sephora guide

    Books and Music
  • Signed 1931 first edition copy of Mourning Becomes Electra by Eugene O'Neill
  • Signed collection of books by marketing genius and local author Seth Godin, including priceless collector's item, Purple Cow book in signature milk carton
  • Signed collection of Confessions of a Shopaholic books by Sophie Kinsella
  • Signed collection of novels by Jaquelyn Mitchard
  • Signed copy of Tony and Me by Jack Klugman
  • Signed copy of The Colonel by Alanna Nash
  • Signed copy of Apples and Oranges by Marie Brenner
  • Signed copy of A Map of Ireland by Stephanie Grant
  • Signed novel Two Guys from Verona by local author James Kaplan
  • Signed copy of new release Where Are You Now? by Mary Higgins Clark
  • Signed book Always too Soon by Allison Gilbert
  • Basket of signed CDs by local jazz musicians Tim Armacost, Jay Azzolina, David Janeway, Lisa Lynne Mathis, John Patitucci and Harvie S.
  • Basket of signed CDs by local folk musicians Matt Turk, Fred Gillen Jr. and Steve Kirkman
  • CDs from Al Cattabiani and Garagista Music
  • Tweens music basket
  • Collection of books for high school graduates and private 2 hour consultation for aspiring college applicants with Joie Jager Hyman, college counselor for exclusive Ivy League colleges
  • Collection of architecture related books and architectural consultation from Eva Klein Bouhassira
  • Baskets of books - including novels, International and American history , politics and culture, sports collections and more
  • Baskets of CDs from Columbia Records, Sony Records and Virgin Records - including selections featuring Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan and others

    Children
  • Handcrafted Pirate Ship retro rocker from Guidecraft with some fabulous pirate loot
  • Basket of Biscuit books by local author Alyssa Satin Capucilli
  • Signed collection of books by local artist/author by Ed Young
  • Signed collection of the You can't bring a balloon into ... books by local author Jacqueline Weitzman
  • Basket of Fancy Nancy books from Robin Preiss Glasser
  • Basket of toys from the Toy Cottage and the Hastings Education Foundation
  • Collection of signed books by local author Dan Greenburg
  • Collection of signed Mo Willem's picture books for kids
  • Basket of assorted kids books
  • The perfect basket of dinosaur treasures
  • Basket of Paul Frank goodies from Chelsea's Closet in Hastings
  • A birthday party for 12 kids including pizza and drinks at our very own Slices in Hastings
  • The Beaded Bird Birthday Party with Bonnie Rodgers
  • Unique Giving Kids Fashion Party with Joyce Jabbour for up to 20 guests - an experience that taps into a girl's love of fashion to introduce her to the rewards of helping others
  • Kids Sewing Class - Four (1) hour lessons for a child aged 8-12 at Hartsdale Fabrics
  • 2 free weeks at Oasis Day Camp in Tarrytown - to begin use either 7/28 or 8/11
  • Hastings Fire House Birthday party
  • Gift certificate from Gymboree
  • $200 gift certificate for Westchester Gymnastics
  • Semester of swimming from Tarrytown YMCA — for summer 2008
  • 4 $20 fun cards for Playland
  • 45 minute art workshop for kid swith Leonardo Art Workshops all supplies provided
  • $270 certificate for either a series of kids arts classes or an art workshop with Claudia Engelbrecht
  • 2 certificates each good for 2 walk in projects at Fun Craft
  • Guitar lessons with Corey Morgenstern and music video game Guitar Hero (PS2 compatible)
  • Memberships to the Greenburgh Nature Center and Brooklyn Children's Museum
  • 4 VIP passes to the Bronx Zoo and new release Creature by Andrew Zuckerman

    Entertainment
  • 15 tickets to The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet with tee shirts
  • 4 free admission tickets to Comic Strip Live
  • 6 VIP tickets to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
  • 2 VIP tickets to The Colbert Report
  • 2 VIP tickets to The Late Show with David Letterman
  • VIP tickets to ABC's Good Morning America
  • VIP behind-the-scenes tour to NBC's Today Show for 2
  • New!: Tickets to Jazz at Lincoln Center
  • 2 tickets to South Pacific at Lincoln Center for the Sunday matinee on June 15th
  • 2 tickets to Impressing the Czar at Lincoln Center for the 8:00 p.m. performance on July 19th
  • 4 tickets to Jersey Boys on Broadway for the June 21st performance
  • 2 house seats for any Manhattan Theatre Club production at the Biltmore Theatre
  • 2 tickets to an Alvin Ailey Dance Company performance
  • 4 tickets to the Big Apple Circus - Nyack location
  • DVD of Gladiator and Black Hawk Down signed by director, Ridley Scott
  • VIP tour of the Empire State Building

    Food and Wine
  • Session at Kevin Zraly's Windows on the World Wine School and a signed copy of his book
  • Wine Tasting with Dawn Silverberg of Chasing Corks featuring a special collection of Italian wines (4 red and 2 white) for 6 couples in a location of their choice
  • 3 bottles of wine from Stew Leonard's Wine
  • Individual signed bottles of Bulleit Bourbon (Tom Bulleit, Founder), Talister 25 yr old (Evan Cattanach, Master Distiller) and others
  • Selection of luxury spirits
  • Whiskies of the World Collection
  • Guinness Surger Unit, glasses and starter 24 pack of Guinness cans
  • Bottle of Perrier Jouet champagne and two glasses
  • Tea for four at The St. Regis in NYC and tea set from Thomas's Coffee & Tea in Hastings
  • Dinner for 4 at The Pierre (new restaurant opening in Spring of 09)
  • Six course dinner with a wine pairing for 4 at Harvest on Hudson (Sunday – Friday)
  • Gourmet dinner in your home prepared by food writer and culinary school grad Diane Weintraub Pohl
  • Home cooked feast for 8 by domestic diva Lori Walsh
  • Gift certificate for $100 at Calle Ocho, Rain, or Django in Manhattan
  • Gift certificate to Primehouse Restaurant in Manhattan
  • Brunch for 2 at Maud's in Hastings
  • Dinner for 2 at Comfort in Hastings
  • $50 gift certificate to Blue Moon Mexican Café in Hastings
  • $30 gift certificate (lunch for 2) for the Center Restaurant in Hastings
  • Gift certificate for the Red Hat Bistro in Irvington
  • Basket of exclusive cook books from Hyperion publishing including selections from Nigela Lawson and Jamie Oliver
  • Basket of culinary delights from China including Beyond the Great Wall: Recipes and Travels in the other China
  • Basket of culinary delights from India including Where Flavor Was Born: Recipes and Culinary Travels Along the India Ocean Spice Route
  • Certificate good for up to four (4) people for the signature Insider's Tour at Stone Barns

    Home Decoration and Eco Themed Items
  • Basket of native plants from Carolyn Summers
  • Basket of organic goodies from Food For Thought in Hastings
  • Eco-friendly basket from Whole Foods
  • Baby blanket set, luxurious organic cable blanket and assorted eco apparel and gift products from In2green
  • Basket of books on saving the environment including An Inconvenient Truth by environmentalist and Nobel Laureate Al Gore
  • Basket of books on saving the environment
  • Perennial garden consultation from Fiori Gardens in Irvington
  • Garden consultation with Becca Mudge
  • Membership to Wave Hill
  • Interior design consultation with Lori Slater
  • Home décor color consultation with Binny Tercek
  • Session with My Divine Personal Assistant eco friendly personal organizer
  • Shaklee's Get Clean Healthy Home Pack of organic/green cleaning supplies
  • Eco handbags made from recyclable materials by Kim Sava
  • One private hour of knitting instruction and the indispensable book Knitter's Companion from Sticks and Strings Yarn Shop
  • Sandstone Buddha and $25 gift certificate from Nina Cangiano
  • Treasure from SoHo East in Dobbs Ferry
  • $250 gift certificate for the Carpet Gallery
  • Desk set and stationery from Say Cheese and Thank You! in Irvington

    Indulgences
  • Playful costume Murano glass necklace and earring set
  • Grown-up toys including a Sony 26" flat screen TV, a Sony cybershot camera, and a very fancy Nokia phone (which moonlights as a PC, a camera, a media player, a GPS, and an MP3 player!!)
  • A Walk Through Hastings — a basket of goodies from local merchants
  • 10 free car washes at Oakley's
  • Basket of products to detail and clean/shine/brighten the inside and outside of your boat, vehicle, car, van, brought to you by Unique Distribution, a commercial wholesaler of car products to dealerships and car washes and detailing retailers in the eastern seaboard
  • Tarot card reading over the phone or via email by Miss Liz

    Travel, Sports and Fitness
  • Roundtrip car service from Red Oak Transport into Manhattan or to the airport
  • 2 tickets to next Knicks home opener
  • Leather NBA goodie bag for Dad with 3 T-shirts, a pair of shorts and other treasures
  • NBA goodie bag for teen with T-shirt, NBA pencil box and notebook set and signed copy of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's book
  • 5 tickets to the Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers game at Giant Stadium in New Jersey on Oct 19th at 1 pm, parking pass and copy of I Dream In Blue: Life, Death and the New York Giants by Roger Director included
  • Obsessed with Baseball - 2500 questions to test your knowledge on baseball
  • Baseball signed by Joba Chamberlain
  • Baseball signed by Derek Jeter
  • Signed 8x10 photo of Eli Manning
  • Signed 8x10 photo of Brian Leetch
  • Football signed by Roger Staubach of the Dallas Cowboys in collector's case
  • Private basketball coaching with Ed Beglane
  • Private pitching lessons with professional pitching coach Gene Calamari
  • A Saturday Evening Tennis Party at Yonkers Tennis Center plus a basket of tennis treats
  • 12 free games of bowling at Homefield Bowl
  • 30 minute batting cage rental at Frozen Ropes
  • Semester at Broadway Training Center
  • Semester of unlimited fitness classes at On Hudson Fitness and Dance
  • Three month memberships at the New York Sports Club, and a basket of goodies including a backpack, T-shirt and water-bottle
  • One year membership at Empire Fitness - new exclusive women's only facility in Ardsley
  • Certificate to On Track Sport Center in Tarrytown
  • Full season family membership to Hastings Community Pool/ Tennis

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