1.
Located in Williamstown, this camp is for athletes ages 8-18. For the week of June 25-29, 2007. This is expert instruction for the beginner to established player, led by Jeff Stripp, a former two-time All-American at Williams College, who has been coaching lacrosse ever since. Last year the camp ran from 9 am to 4 pm. A value of $150.
Minimum Bid: $75
Bid Increments: $25
2. ONE WEEK ALL SPORTS
CAMP
One week at this popular camp with Williams Head Basketball Coach Dave Paulsen. This is for all children in grades K- 8. Worth $225!
Minimum Bid: $75
Bid Increment: $25
3. ONE WEEK SOCCER CAMP
AT THE
This camp is a fun week in 2007 that includes learning soccer skills and tactics and team competition while encouraging good sportsmanship and fair play. Donated by Mike Russo, it’s worth $200 and is for boys and girls ages 8 – 17.
Minimum Bid: $75
Bid Increments: $25
4. ONE WEEK OF THE
BERKSHIRES GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CAMP
Run by Pat Manning (head coach of the women’s basketball team at Williams) this is a fun camp for girls ages 7-17, giving them the chance to improve their skills in a safe and supportive teaching atmosphere. The camp provides a fun environment in which to learn the fundamentals of the game. Ms. Manning is assisted by assistant coaches and current and former Williams players. Donated by Pat Manning, this is good for the week of August 6-10, 2007. Worth $300!
Minimum Bid: $75
Bid Increments: $25
5. ONE WEEK AT WILLIAMS
BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
This is a fun camp, run and donated by Dave Paulsen, the Williams Head Basketball Coach. For boys in grades 1- 12, during the summer 2007. Worth $225.
Minimum Bid: $75
Bid Increments: $25
6. MOVIE BIRTHDAY PARTY
Bring up to 20 guests to Images Cinema in Williamstown for a two hour party. Each guest will receive unlimited popcorn and soda. (You bring your own movie.) Serve a large specialty cake suitable for a special occasion, donated by Laura Duane. A total value of $250.
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $20
7. POOL PARTY!
A pool
party at the
Minimum Bid: $75
Bid Increment: $20
8. DINING, EATING AND
TABLE ETIQUETTE INSTRUCTION WITH LUNCH
Emily Post, move over. This day includes dining, eating, and table etiquette instruction with luncheon at Mezze for up to 10 children (ages 8-12). Instruction will include: basics of table manners, napkin use, appropriate dining conversation, identification of table setting, use of silverware, how to be a good guest or host, ordering, interacting with wait staff and a discussion of the value of sharing meals with others. Students will enjoy a 3-course luncheon during instruction, will meet the chef, and tour Mezze’s kitchen. (Must be scheduled on a Saturday prior to April 30th, and is subject to Mezze’s availability.) A $750 donation, with our thanks to Mezze and Linda Stripp.
Mom, go get a massage while
the kids are at Mezze – winner also receives a $65
credit at In-touch Massage (expires
Minimum Bid: $250
Bid Increments: $25
9. CHILDREN’S FEBRUARY H(ART) PARTY
Treat your W.E.S. valentine
to a H(art) party hosted by Sally Sussman,
a Williamstown artist and NBCA art instructor. She’ll bring the art supplies
and activities for up to 6 young artists (minimum age 6) at the Northern
Berkshire Creative Arts location. This
party is 1 ½ hours of creativity and fun on the weekend prior to Valentine’s
Day or after school, prior to or on
Minimum Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $10
10. DINNER AND SHIRLEY TEMPLE
Dinner and a Shirley Temple movie with Mrs. Kassin and Mrs. Lynch at Mrs. Kassin’s house. This is an unsual item: THE TOP FIVE BIDDERS WIN (one child each). So, in other words, each of the top 5 bidders can send one child to the dinner (parents provide transportation). Evening will take place one night in February 2007.
Minimum Bid: $20
Bid Increments: $10
11. PONY PARTY
A birthday party for up to 10 kids at De Mayo’s Bonnie Lea Farm in Williamstown with horseback riding. Value: $250
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increment: $10
12. ENJOY THE OUTDOORS ON A
“WILDLIFE ADVENTURE DAY”!
Wildlife adventure with an MCLA professor of Biology for 3 to 4 children
(and their parents), consisting of Birding, Radio-tracking Wood Turtles and
Visiting Vernal Pools. All three events in Williamstown.
The birding will involve learning how to use binoculars and identifying birds
during spring migration in the morning. In the afternoon, you and your child
will be radio-tracking Wood Turtles with a researcher in a river. If possible,
you may visit the vernal pools at night, looking for spotted salamanders
returning to their natal pools to breed in spring. Value $75
Minimum Bid: $ 50
Bid Increment: $ 10
12A. CHILDRENS
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH JENNIFER MARDUS
One hour exclusive photo session with local photographer, Jen Mardus. The session is for either an outdoor or indoor studio shoot (must choose one). Photos will be posted online for one month for friends and family with a $50 credit towards prints. A $250 value.
Minimum Bid: $ 100
Bid Increment: $ 25
CURIOUS MINDS
13. EXPAND YOUR COOKBOOK
COLLECTION
Three autographed books – perfect for your library or to give as holiday gifts! VERY CRANBERRY, JUMP UP AND KISS ME: SPICY VEGETARIAN COOKING, and THE VEGETARIAN HEARTH. A $52 value.
Minimum Bid: $10
Bid Increments: $10
14. GIFTS FOR THE MATH LOVER
Two funny and very readable books on calculus – “dangerously clear, direct, and funny” said one critic – by math whiz and Williams professor Colin Adams. Autographed!
Minimum Bid: $10
Bid Increments: $10
15. AUTOGRAPHED BOOKS BY LOCAL AUTHORS
A handsome edition to any library, and terrific gifts. Autographed copies of Betsy Kolbert’s FIELD NOTES FROM A CATASTROPHE, Karen Shepard’s DON’T I KNOW YOU? and NOSFERATU by Jim Shepard.
Minimum Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $10
16. TWO AUTOGRAPHED BOOKS BY JIM SHEPARD
Great for your library or as gifts, PROJECT X and LOVE AND HYDROGEN by Williams professor Jim Shepard are gems. “Jim Shepard’s access to different voices, social types, levels of experience, is truly astonishing. He has observed deeply, and his selection of detail from that observation is brilliant.” Norman Rush
Minimum Bid: $15
Bid Increments: $10
17. HOW TO GET PUBLISHED
A one-hour consultation on how to get published with Elizabeth Kolbert. A WES mom and local writer, Betsy was a reporter for The New York Times for fourteen years before becoming a staff writer covering politics for The New Yorker. Includes an autographed copy of THE PROPHET OF LOVE AND OTHER TALES OF POWER AND DECEIT.
Minimum Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $10
18. HORSING AROUND
Three books from Storey Communications.
Minimum Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
19.
Spend a week in Vieques, a small island off
Minimum Bid: $500
Bid Increments: $50
20. FULL OWNERSHIP OF TIME-SHARE VACATION HOME
This is an extraordinary
opportunity, worth $5,900! The winner
will receive a five-star timeshare at Harbor Ridge,
Winner is entitled to the
timeshare in the third week of January every year, though winner has the option
of exchanging their week through Interval International (for example, if you’d
rather go somewhere else for a week in July, you can give up your January week
in
Minimum Bid: $3,000
Bid Increments: $250
21. A WEEK IN A 3 BEDROOM
APARTMENT IN
A magical place,
Minimum Bid: $300
Bid Increments: $50
22. KICK BACK AND ENJOY A LONG WEEKEND ON
Three nights, four days in a lovely, large four bedroom Victorian Captain’s “Cottage” in Downtown Edgarton on Martha’s Vineyard. Close to activity, but on a quiet, private street. An ideal location for walking, biking, antiquing and shopping. Not available in June, July and August. Value: $900
Minimum Bid: $350
Bid Increment: $50
23. A WEEK IN THE
Spend a week in a 3-BR
oceanfront condominium resort in Luquillo, Puerto
Rico (map) an hour’s drive from
Minimum bid: $350
Bid Increments: $50
24. TICKETS TO
(Travel not permitted between
May 20 and September 5 and between December 15 and January 5, and reservations
cannot be made more than 60 days prior to departure date. Travel to be
completed by
Minimum Bid: $300
Bid increments: $50
25. VACATION COTTAGE IN
NOVIA
This waterfront vacation
cottage is on the southeast
Minimum Bid: $400
Bid Increments: $50
26. PACK LIGHTLY FOR A TWO DAY, ONE NIGHT SAIL ON 36’ SLOOP
This lovely 36’ Sloop, WindSong, has two cabins, a galley and head. An experienced Captain will
sail you and your friends to specific locations on the Cape, such as Buzzards
Bay,
Minimum Bid: $350
Bid Increment: $50
27. COZY
Cozy brookside cottage in Williamstown, perfect for overflowing guests or in-laws. Cottage has bath with stall shower, mini-fridge, queen bed in sleeping loft accessible by ladder. Private and secluded. (Available 5/1/07-11/1/07). The lucky winner also receive luxurious his and hers fleece robes from Pine Cone Hill (1 size regular, 1 size large) as well as two 1-hour massages. A $500 value.
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $50
28. JUMP AND
MOVE! YOGA CLASS FOR TEN CHILDREN/OR ADULTS
Enjoy fun-filled one
hour class for beginners/intermediates with Rose Ellis and instructor, Natasha
Judson. Ideal for birthday party, girl scout group,
adult gathering, etc. Held at WES or a large space. We
provide mats/props. Children must be school age. Value $75
Minimum Bid: $ 25
Bid Increment: $ 10
29. JUMP IN! THE WATERS PERFECT!
SPRINGS POOL –
ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP FOR FAMILY OF FOUR
This is a gift of a seasonal Membership for a Family of Four to be used during the Summer of 2007. Enjoy your summer days poolside with your family. Value $600
Minimum Bid: $250
Bid Increment: $50
30. PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS WITH LEGENDARY COACH SAM
Carl Samuelson (legendary Williams swim coach) is offering 6 swim lessons of up to 45 minutes each. For 2 kids maximum if ages 3-5, or 3 kids maximum if ages 6 – adult. A $300 value.
Minimum Bid: $80
Bid Increments: $20
31. WINTER FITNESS: SWIM AND TRAINING
For your kids: three private one-hour swim lessons with Williams Head Swim Coach Steve Kuster – for up to 4 kids, ages 5-adult, good September – May). And for you (or your spouse – great gift!): personal training (one initial 1 ½ hour consult and 2 1-hour sessions with McCarthy Lawson, a certified personal trainer in Williamstown. The consult is to determine what your fitness/health level is, and what you’d like it to be, and from that, an individual program will be designed for you. At the two one-hour sessions, you’ll exercise using your customized program with free weights machines, medicine and physio balls, and stretching in a private studio. To be used within a year. A $400 value.
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $50
32. PRIVATE
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS
Three private lessons are available for one student (adult or child) on piano (beginner – intermediate), flute, clarinet, trumpet, or alto saxophone. The lessons will be scheduled into lesson slots during the day. Value: $90
Minimum Bid: $35
Increment Bid: $20
HAND PAINTED KIDS’
PLATES
These beautiful hand-painted and hand-fired plates and bowls
were created by the children of
33. Pre-K: Sherry
Monte’s morning class plate – self portraits
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
34. Pre-K: Fern Murtagh’s & Sherry Monte’s afternoon class plate – self
portraits
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
35. Kindergarten:
Beverly Ames’s & Martha Beatti’s class bowl with
self-portraits
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
36. Kindergarten:
Bonnie Dingman & Martha Beatti’s
class plate
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
37. Grade 1: Bitteker & Roy’s class plate with Fish
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
38. Grade 1: Jeanne
Roy & Jay Johnson’s class plate with Fish
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
39. Grade 2: Carol Kassin, Susan Lynch & Sarah Madden’s
class plate with Butterflies
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
40. Grade 2:
Tracey-Ann Spencer & Sarah Madden’s class plate
with Butterflies
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
41. Grade 3: Maureen
Anderson, Susan Langman & Dawn Stewart’s class
bowl with Birds
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
42. Grade 3: Mary
Johnson, Jane Russett & Dawn Stewart’s class
plate with Birds
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
43. Grade 4: Sue O’Riley, Kate Seid & Lisa
Shannon’s class bowl with Clowns
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
44. Grade 4: Becky
Meier & Sue O’Riley’s class plate with Clowns
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
45. Grade 5: Rebecca
Leonard, Frani Micell &
Joelle Brookner’s class
plate with Plants
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
46. Grade 5: Bucky & Brookner’s class
plate with Plants
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
47. Grade 6: Madeline
Levy and Paula Plock’s class platter with Insects
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
48. Grade 6: Coniglio & Culnane’s class plate with Insects
Minimum bid: $30
Bid Increments: $10
49. WINE TASTING
PARTY FOR 25 AT SWIFT/HUNT FARM
This is a special event to chase the winter away or bring on the spring! Mezze’s sommelier will conduct a tasting for up to 25 guests, followed by a cocktail party with passed hors d’oeuvres and local cheese at the Williamstown home of Jane Swift and Chuck Hunt. (The event must be scheduled prior to April 30th and subject to schedules of Mezze, Linda Stripp, and Swift/Hunt donors.) A value of $1400!
Minimum Bid: $300
Bid Increments: $50
50. DINNER WITH
DAN
Dinner for two with State Representative Daniel E. Bosley. Date to be determined mutually.
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $25
51. DESSERT PARTY
FOR 12
Catered dessert party for 12 at your home. A selection of several desserts (to be chosen
in consultation with the donor) will be delivered to your house for an evening
party. To be used by
Minimum Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $25
52. TWO TICKETS TO
This is good for the Boston Bruins vs the New York Islanders, January 11, 2007 at the TD Banknorth Garden. Seating is Loge Section 20, Row 17. A $160 value!
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $25
53. FOUR RED SOX TICKETS
Four 2007 tickets for an early season Red Sox Game – Grandstand tickets, night game. Date to be determined.
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $25
54. TWO TICKETS TO
The Kraft family has donated two Fidelity Investments Clubhouse seats at Gillette Stadium for a New England Patriots vs Houston Texans on Sunday, December 17, 2006, at 1 pm with VIP parking.
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $25
55. FOR THE GOLF LOVER
Two men’s golf clubs (a $300 value) along with two 18-hole rounds of golf at the famed Taconic Golf Club with course advice by a member. Lunch at the clubhouse, too. In all, a $600 value. To be used by 12/31/07
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $50
56. FAMILY MAPLE
SUGARING DAY
Spend an old-fashioned day with your family at the Burdick’s
Steepmeadow Farm in
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $10
57. MOUNTAIN BIKE
AND TUNE UP
A honkin’ TREK 4500 Mountain Bike, donated by Liz and Tom Costley. Purchases can specify size (13”, 16”, 18”, 19.5”, 21”, 22.5” or 24”) and color. Winner also receives a bike tune up at The Spoke. This package is worth $500.
Minimum Bid: $200
Bid Increments: $50
58. FOR BASEBALL
LOVERS
The lucky winner gets lunch with 5-time Baseball Commissioner Fay Vincent at his Williamstown home (up to 4 people) and an autographed copy of his book, THE LAST COMMISSIONER. Fay Vincent will answer your questions about baseball and its history; he has many stories about his experiences. His latest project interviewing legendary players from the ‘40s and ‘50s can also be a topic of conversation. Lunch between late spring and early fall 2007. A fun and generous donation by Fay Vincent and Bob Stegeman. (Previous to being commissioner, Mr. Vincent was Chairman and CEO of Columbia Pictures.)
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $25
59. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FOR 8
An outdoor winter adventure in cross-country skiing or snowshoeing at the Taconic Golf Course for a family or group of up to 8 participants (no younger than age 14). All equipment provided by Williams Athletics Coach Scott Lewis. Worth $175.
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $10
60. ICE FISHING TRIP
Cool! Learn to ice
fish on a 4 hour ice fishing expedition with WES teacher Tony Coniglio. Includes all equipment, bait, and lunch on
Minimum Bid: $20
Bid Increments: $20
61. HAND KNIT
PULLOVER SWEATER AND MATCHING HAT
A Scandinavian-patterned sweater with matching hat; 100% Norwegian wool. For size 3-4 years.
Minimum Bid: $20
Bid Increments: $10
62. KEEP YOURSELF IN STITCHES THIS WINTER!
LEARN HOW TO KNIT OR
PERFECT YOUR ABILITY
Here’s your
opportunity to have five hours of private, one-on-one, lessons to learn how to
knit with a professional (and very patient) knitter, Mary Johnson, M.Ed.
Included are three knitting books for your library. This is a great value $175!
Minimum Bid: $ 50
Bid Increment: $25
63. PHOTO: MOON
SET, WINTER IN THE BERKSHIRES
A beautiful photograph – digital print, limited edition, by Williamstown photographer Carol Stegeman. Framed. A $125 value.
Minimum Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $10
64. PHOTOGRAPHY
SESSION WITH AMANDA JONES
You may have seen her on Good Morning America; Amanda Jones
is one of the premier animal photographers in the United States, and her
photographs have appeared in Esquire, The New York Times (Style Section) among
other places. She’s also the author of 3 books published by Penguin
Publishing. The lucky winner will
receive one portrait session with his/her family in Amanda’s
Minimum Bid: $150
Bid Increments: $50
65. MASTER THE
GUITAR
This item includes 10 gift cards for Unlimited Online Music Lessons at WorkshopLive.com, the premier provider of music lessons on the internet. This is a great gift for a musician ranging from beginner to advanced, in guitar, bass, guitar, keyboard, and soon drums. Also includes a cloth guitar strap with pick holder, that fits any guitar. A $170 value!
Minimum Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $10
66. GLASS BLOWING
A one-hour glass-blowing demonstration for up to 6 people (and you get to keep any glass objects fabricated). Winner also receives the glass-handled bottle opener and stopper displayed here. A $150 value.
Minimum Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $25
67. WILLIAMSTOWN
MEMORIES
A Williamstown townscape print by Leonard Weber, framed in antique gold leaf frame.
Also, Williamstown Photo note cards by Ron Turbin. A $300 value
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $25
68. ABANDONED
DWELLING OF WEE FOLK OF
Creator Ann Blake calls this an “artifact from another place and time”. It is a handcrafted miniature dwelling using found objects and natural materials. Artist Ann Blake created the house specifically for our auction; she has created a series of wonderful dwellings for Habitat for Humanity.
Minimum Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $25
69. ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT OF YOUR CHILD,
YOUR FAVORITE PET OR YOUR HOUSE
A pencil or possibly
watercolor portrait of your child, pet or house by local artist, Alison Kolesar awaits you. The matted portrait will be created by
Alison from a photograph you provide. This is a $150 value!
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increment: $10
70. ROBE AND PJ’s
Luxurious Pine Cone Hill Fleece Robe and flannel pajamas (women’s). A $134 value.
Minimum Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $25
71. CAMBODIAN SILK BAG OF SMILES
This bag was created by talented women who are victims of
landmine accidents in
Minimum Bid: $10
Bid Increments: $10
72. PORTRAIT SITTING
The winner of this item will receive a portrait sitting for family, individual or group with photographer Ron Turbin. The portrait sitting includes a 45-minute shoot, at least 25 images on a flass card or 2 rolls of film, and up to 25 proofs. A $150 value.
Minimum Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $25
73. SPRING STREET SHUFFLE
A $50 gift certificate to Where’d You Get That, a $150 gift certificate to Royal Cleaners, 2 tickets to a Williamstown Theater Festival Main Stage Production in 2007 (excludes Sat. eve.). Worth more than $250.
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $25
74. MAPLE TREE
Start a tradition – plant a beautiful maple tree to commemorate a birth, a wedding, an anniversary. Or simply landscape your yard. Countryside Landscape Services has donated a 2” diameter specimen maple tree (excludes installation or delivery). Worth $200
Minimum Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $25
75. VARSITY DAYS
A large leather sleeved letterman’s jacket from the Williams
College Athletic Department (worth $125) for dad comes with one hour of
baseball skill instruction with Williams Baseball Coach Bill Barrelle, focusing on throwing hitting and fielding. (The instruction is for up to 4 individuals
ages 12-16, to be redeemed by
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $20
76. TAKE CARE OF YOUR CAR THIS WINTER
This package includes 1 hour diagnostic or labor time and one oil change service with up to 5 quarts motor oil at Flamingo Motors, one complete auto detailing (a complete internal/external auto detailing) at Gateway Chevrolet in North Adams, and 2 hours free service labor from Gateway Chevrolet (parts and tax excluded) in North Adams. A $350 value!
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $25
77. FOUR PAIRS OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY MION SANDALS
These high quality MION sandals are remarkably comfortable and come in multiple colors and styles to choose from. In addition, they are made from recyclable materials. These are truly worth owning and enjoying. Value $290
Minimum Bid: $150
Incremental Bid: $25
78. TRIP TO
Parents, booklovers, and bibliophiles! Take a visit to Water Street Bookstore to buy 2-3 books with Mrs. Hyde, the WES School Librarian (she’ll buy the books).Value $50
Minimum Bid: $20
Incremental Bid: $10
79. PERSONAL TRAINING
Ten hours of personal training with Angel Day at OFF THE WALL in
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $25
80. SPECIAL DAY AT THE
You and your friends (up to 20) will enjoy a private gallery
talk with curator of education, Michael Cassin. Your
group will choose the art that you would like to learn about. The talk
will be followed by a wine and cheese reception, in the beautiful penthouse at
the
A $500 value!
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $25