Friday, March 15 6-9pm

Tracy Hall

Auction Catalog

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WELCOME TO THE NORWICH WOMEN’S CLUB

SPRING GALA AND SILENT AUCTION

It is with great anticipation, excitement and pride that we welcome you to the 2013 Spring Gala. This is the event that, with your help, will allow us to fund our community grants that support so many worthwhile Norwich projects. The enthusiastic response to this event has been gratifying. Last year, our first annual Spring Gala, was a great success. As a result of the generosity of the Norwich community, we were able to distribute more than $21,000 in community grants. We are relying on the continued generosity of the Upper Valley community to top last year’s results. So many people have worked so hard to ensure the success of this year’s Gala. I would like to offer a great big thank you to the Spring Gala Committee, the many gener-ous and creative donors to our auction, Ledyard National Bank for their financial support and to all of you who support our efforts. We invite you to browse through the auction catalog, have a drink with your neighbors and friends, feast on the delicious goodies, and bid… and then bid again! Every winning bid will let you go home with something to add to your house, provide you with a unique vacation, a fun experience, or an unusual party or fabulous feast to enjoy with your friends or family. But even more important, one hundred percent of every dollar raised will go back to supporting our community through the NWC Community grants. We would like to extend our congratulations to The Fraser Family of Dan & Whit’s, the very popular winner of this year’s Norwich Citizen of the Year for Community Service. Have a great evening! Arline Rotman President Norwich Women’s Club

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Auction Catalog Contents

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6 Spring Gala Menu

8 Auction Sponsor and Gala Committee

9 Auction Donors

Silent Auction Items

11 Unique Experiences

16 Kids’ Fun

20 Bijoux & More

25 Beauty & Health

29 Home & Garden

33 Art, Books & Professional Services

39 Food & Wine

44 Fine Dining

49 Sports & Fitness

4 Auction Night Schedule and Guidelines

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NWC Spring Gala Schedule Doors open at 6:00 p.m. As you arrive, check in and pick up your bid number. Enjoy your complimentary drink from Maple Street Catering and fabulous food from The Barefoot Gourmet. The Silent Auction will run from 6:00 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the Silent Auction. Dessert and coffee will also be provided from 8:00 p.m. until closing. The presentation to The Fraser Family will be made at 8:15 P.M.

Auction Guidelines The following guidelines will help ensure that the Auction offers a positive experience for all participants and is a successful fundraiser for the NWC. Ø All bids must be entered on-site the evening of the event. We regret that we cannot

take online bids. Ø All auction sales are final and “as is” or “as expected”. There are no exchanges or re-

funds. Please note any restrictions or limitations indicated or implied. Estimated val-ues are usually the donor’s judgment only. Personal service items must be used within one year unless otherwise specified. For deliveries, mutually agreeable dates and times are to be arranged directly between the buyer and the donor.

Ø All private homes, resort or vacation items are offered to adults and families. Minors

must be accompanied by adults. These items are not transferable except by permis-sion of the donor. Any damages incurred are the responsibility of the buyer.

Ø If you break an item during the auction, you will be financially responsible for the item’s

value or the current bid level, whichever is higher. Ø All items must be paid for in full and removed by the buyer by 10 p.m. on March 15,

unless other arrangements are made with the NWC. The Cashier’s Desk will accept checks, cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or PayPal.

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Silent Auction Procedures The Silent Auction will be held in the gymnasium of Tracy Hall from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Ø Remember the item number, and check your bid often. Ø Each bid sheet lists the item’s value, and opening and/or minimum bid, and space for a

sequence of raises. Please respect the specified minimum bid increments. Ø Write your bid amount and enter your bid number next to your bid. You may skip

ahead to bid more. Ø Progress of the auction and approaching closing time will be announced in a timely

fashion. Ø The high bidder will be determined at the close of the bidding period. Ø Bid sheets will be removed at 8 p.m. and taken to the check-out area, and winners will

be posted near the entrance to Tracy Hall. Ø Purchases may be paid for at the Cashier’s Desk, in the small conference room near

the entrance to Tracy Hall beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Cashier’s Desk will accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or PayPal.

Ø Have fun bidding!!!!

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Event Menu

Poseidon Devils Decadent deviled eggs stuffed with smoked salmon and salmon caviar

Caprese Skewers

Marinated Ciliegine mozzarella, wrapped in a fresh basil leaf and skewered to a plump cherry tomato

Crab Cakes

Luscious lump crab meat bound in a barely-there savory stuffing served with a lime and cracked pepper aioli

Samoosas

Fragrantly spiced potatoes and peas in a butter pastry, served with a cilantro/yoghurt dipping sauce

Peri Peri Prawns

Shrimp flash fried in the fiery South African bird’s eye chili sauce

Righetti Ranch Tenderloin Whole tenderloins grilled on a hardwood charcoal fire and mopped – Righetti Ranch

style – with a red wine herbal tisane. Served cubed and skewered.

Steamy Soup Shots Creamy and crunchy butternut squash and sweet corn soup in shot glasses

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with 60% cacao chocolate chips, Demarara sugar and perfumed with Mada-gascar bourbon vanilla

provided by

The Barefoot Gourmet

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Drinks

Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks provided by Maple Street Catering

White River Junction, VT

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Thank you to our Spring Gala Sponsor:

and to the Spring Gala Committee: Sue Pitiger, Chair

and to the Auction and Gala Volunteers:

Gail Broughton Judy Miller

Phil Dechert Michie Rogers

Peter French Barry Rotman

Linda Hazard Edye Scheier

Margaret Johnson Anne Silberfarb

Steve LaJoie Tim Stanwood

George Loveland Jay Van Arman

Don McCabe Candace Vandouris

Ryan McCabe Mike Woods

Mike McCarthy

Onita Connington Mary Otto

Fred Crawford Bob Pitiger

Sophia Crawford Isabel McCarthy

Debby Hall Arline Rotman

Cheryl Herrmann Janet Saint Germain

Jaye Johnson P.J. Stanwood

Joanne Kent Geneviève Verlaak-Graham

Rita LaJoie Karen Ward

Carol Loveland

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Thanks to our Auction Donors! Marni Adhikari Alice Williams Interiors Alléchante Sandie Anderson Andrea's Hair Studio Ariana's Restaurant The Barefoot Gourmet Bakewell Vermont C. Beston & Company Body Kneads Massage Carol Boerner, MD Book Jam Blog Briko E.C. Browns' Nursery Carpenter & Main The Chocolate Shop of Hanover Chris Clapp Dartmouth Men's Hockey Program DesignCenters Elixir of White River Junction The Family Place Fat Hat Clothing Chad Finer Mark Fisk Fraglets Art Dan Fraser Neil Fulton Gary Summerton Photography Al & Susan Gillotti Richard & Geneviève Graham Debby Hall & Mike Woods Bill Hammond Cheri Fraser Henry Alexa Holleran Sam Hopkins Hy-on-a-Hill Trout Farm The J List Junction Frame Shop Karen Kane Sue & Dennis Kaufman Hannah Kearney David Kent Jim Kenyon Killdeer Farm Steve & Rita Lajoie Lamirage Your First Choice Salon Leading Edge Aviation Northeast Lemon Tree Longacres' Nursery Center Lou's Restaurant George & Carol Loveland

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The Lyme Inn Bruce MacLeod Main Street Kitchens Marion Cross School Andrea Marquay Alison May Don & Lisa McCabe Susan McCarthy Montshire Museum of Science Martin Murphy My Brigadeiro of Norwich Northern Stage Norwich Bookstore Norwich Historical Society Norwich Inn Norwich Public Library Norwich Regional Animal Hospital Norwich Wines and Spirits Norwich Women's Club Norwich Women's Club Board Norwich Women's Club Programs Committee Aline Ordman Drs Osofsky, Sabatelle & Patel, Dentists Paris By Design Kathy Cadow Parsonnet Jodi Picoult Protector Group Insurance Rare Essentials Recreation Department, Town of Norwich River Road Veterinary Clinic River Valley Club Michie & Fred Rogers Arline & Barry Rotman Peter Rutledge Salubre Trattoria Dean & Ann Seibert Anne & Pete Silberfarb PJ Stanwood Tim Stanwood Starbucks of Dartmouth College Stave Puzzles The Tip Top Café Tuckerbox Café The Uncommon Home LLC Vermont Facial Aesthetics J & P Voelkel Von Bargen's Karen Ward Wisdom Traditions Acupuncture Karen Wright Susan Zak

(as of 3/2/13)

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Unique Experiences

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100 Flight of a Lifetime!

from Leading Edge Aviation Northeast and pilot David Kent

A unique experience! See your house from a brand new perspective with a one-hour Scenic Flight in a Cessna 172. The flight is for up to 3 passengers, within a 25-mile radius of the Lebanon Airport. Circle your house for a breathtaking view, see the patterns of the Green Mountains of Vermont, the expanse of the White Mountains of New Hampshire! The certificate is from March 15, 2013 - October 15, 2013 and is subject to weather conditions. Value: $200. Minimum bid: $100

101 Summer Cocktail Cruise on Lake Sunapeefrom Mike Woods

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Summer Cocktail Cruise on Lake Sunapee  -- Mike Woods will host a cocktail cruise on his pontoon party boat for up to 6 people on Lake Sunapee, leaving from Burkehaven Harbor (the photo shows the harbor, but not Mike's boat). Beverages and munchies included;  soft drinks provided for kids, if any.  Mutually convenient time to be arranged.  Value: Priceless! Minimum bid: $75

102 Effortless Entertaining in an Elegant Settingfrom Arline and Barry Rotman

Here’s an easy, impressive, and special way to entertain your friends or family.  Bring 30 guests to this gorgeous venue with a view.  Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and glorious service will be provided for your party.  Hosted by Arline and Barry Rotman in their spacious home, catered by Sue Pitiger, Isabel McCarthy, Carol Loveland, Karen Ward, Eileen Shaevel, and Arline Rotman.  Buyer invites guests, must be used by November 1st.  Value:  $600. Minimum bid: $250

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103 Du Pain, Du Vin ….from Dan Fraser

What better way to enjoy an evening with your friends! Dan Fraser will conduct a wine tasting for 15 in your home for you and your lucky guests. All details, including wine selection and date of event, will be determined in consultation with Dan. Must be used by December 1st, 2013. Value: $250. Minimum bid: $100

104 Your Own Private Tour of Montrealfrom Karen Kane of Paris By Design

You and your friends, up to four, have your own three-hour guided tour of The Plateau, Montreal’s most vibrant quartier. Walking, you'll savor many delights of Plateau culture, connecting to the area's French heritage, indulging yourselves in its joie de vivre , and visiting a rich selection of specialty foodshops, cafés, boutiques, and bookstores. Value: $180. Minimum bid: $70

105 River Paddle and Island Picnicfrom Don and Lisa McCabe

Put in the canoes at the Ledyard Canoe Club and paddle with Don down the the Connecticut River to Titcomb Island where you can enjoy a picnic and a swim on the beautiful sandy beach. Canoes, life jackets and a delicious picnic lunch for 4 people will be provided. Total time: about 2 hours. Ideal for couples or a small family. Value: $100. Minimum bid: $35

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106 Cruise the Connecticut aboard the S.S.Dorothyfrom Dean and Ann Seibert

Two couples or a small family can enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner cruise on the Connecticut River aboard a 1903 restored river boat with your hosts, Dean and Ann Seibert. A luscious meal and wine will be provided for you while you enjoy the Upper Valley from the water. Value: $100. Minimum bid: $40

107 Theater, Drama, Comedy...from Northern Stage, White River Junction

See No Sex, Please, We're British at Northern Stage. In this hilarious comedy, a bank manager’s new wife orders Scandinavian glassware; what arrives is Scandinavian pornography, and more shows up every day. The comedy accelerates when the husband’s mother, a nosy bank inspector and Scotland Yard get involved. Two tickets, seating subject to availability, April 3-10, call the Box Office to reserve your seats: Value: $75. Minimum bid: $35

108 No Way! Pig and Wolf are Here!!!!from Bill Hammond, Principal of the Marion Cross School

Pig and Wolf, those intrepid commentators on anything and everything Upper Valley, would love to come to your party (wedding, graduation, picnic...whatever). They don't like to go any further than 20 miles from Hanover though, and, BTW, they'll need to be picked up and dropped back home. Value: $200. Minimum bid: $100

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109 R.I.P. with Jim Kenyon!from Jim Kenyon

We all have to kick the proverbial bucket. Have Jim Kenyon write your obituary! Or how about that final piece for someone near and dear? Jim will gladly write a stirring memorial, with or without the laughs. Value: Priceless! Minimum bid: $25

110 Outer Banks Oceanfront Getaway -- Sleeps 10!from Debby Hall and Mike Woods

Fabulous oceanfront home in the Ships Watch resort in Duck, NC. The perfect get-away for large families! The "Spendlove" home features five spacious bedrooms and 4½ baths. Enjoy fantastic views of the great Atlantic Ocean from the generous living area as well as your dining room and gourmet kitchen. Entertain at the wet bar, or relax on the screened porch overlooking the ocean. This oceanfront home offers private ocean access off the king master suite for those moonlit walks on the beach! Available ONLY the week of Wednesday February 26 - Wednesday March 5, 2014. Value: $1,900 Minimum Bid: $750

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Kids’ Fun

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115 Lost in Mystery and Adventure…from J & P Voelkel, local authors/illustrators

A very special package from J & P Voelkel, authors/illustrators of the Jaguar Stones books - an exciting Maya-themed adventure series set in present-day Central America. This auction item comprises a set of the first three Jaguar Stones books - Middleworld , The End of the World Club , The River of No Return - in hardback editions. The books will be left unsigned, ready to be personalized with the name and message of the buyer's choice. The books are suitable for boys and girls, ages 9-14. They are accompanied by a plush jaguar cub from SOS toys. But there's more!!: if the bidding reaches $100, the authors will include the name of the winner's choice in the acknowledgments to Book Four to be published in 2014! Minimum Bid: $50

116 A children's book, made so special…Redwoodsfrom Marion Cross School

If your child did not get a copy of one of Jason Chin's books after his author visit to MCS, now you can remedy the situation! Jason grew up in Lyme, attended Hanover High School and now lives in Burlington, VT. This book would make a wonderful addition to your child's library. This is an autographed copy! Value: $30. Minimum Bid: $18

117 Go Miami Heat!!!from Arline and Barry Rotman

This 5.4 ft by 7.8 ft rug will make every fan in your family happy! It will fit in the boys' room, the man cave, even the front hall!! Made in USA of 100% Nylon. Don't miss out and plan your next party! Value: $300. Minimum bid: $125

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118 Let's Go Riding!from Steve and Rita Lajoie

Do you have a boy or girl that loves horses and really likes to ride? Or do you have a child would like to try riding? Then The Prince and the Pauper Riding School is the place for you! Children will learn all about horses with Toni Prince, from grooming to tacking up to riding, even how each horse communicates in his own way with the rider. This item includes Four Riding Lessons. Value: $120. Minimum bid: $60

119A Juggle the Magic… Magic the Juggle…from Bill Hammond, Principal of Marion Cross School

Mr Bill, master juggler and magician, will teach your child juggling or some magic tricks! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity for your child to get behind the scenes and learn the real tricks. Winner's choice: either three 20-minute juggling lessons or three 20-minute magic-trick lessons, at mutually agreeable times. Value: Priceless! Minimum bid: $75

119B Juggle the Magic… Magic the Juggle…from Bill Hammond, Principal of Marion Cross School

Mr Bill, master juggler and magician, will teach your child juggling or some magic tricks! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity for your child to get behind the scenes and learn the real tricks. Winner's choice: either three 20-minute juggling lessons or three 20-minute magic-trick lessons, at mutually agreeable times. Value: Priceless! Minimum bid: $75

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120 Tennis with the Best!From Geneviève Verlaak-Graham

A tennis lesson for up to 4 children at the Huntley Meadow tennis courts for 1 1/2 hours, working on net volley, backhand and forehand drills, to improve your child's game. Offered during the summer break, June 14 to August 31, at a mutually agreed time. Geneviève will bring the tennis balls and some light refreshments, you bring your child and the racket. A player since childhood, she continues to participate in USTA matches to maintain her competitive rating of 4.5-4.0. Value: Priceless! Minimum bid: $50

121 Shadow the Town Manager of Norwich!from Neil Fulton

What an exciting opportunity for your Middle or High School student to shadow the Town Manager for a half day, and maybe decide that this might be HIS or HER future career! Neil Fulton, Town Manager of Norwich, will plan a perfect half-day to show the range of the Town Manager's duties. Is there a future town manager in your family?? Value: Priceless!! Minimum bid: $40

122 Off to the Montshire!from the Montshire Museum of Science

Children at home? Grandchildren visiting? Have fun-filled hours with them at the Montshire, courtesy of these four Day Passes! They are valid for a full year, until March 15th, 2014. Value: $48. Minimum bid: $25

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Bijoux and More

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125 "Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes…"from Von Bargen's

A John Hardy silver "Kali" ring with faceted black sapphires. Imagine this elegant bijou gleaming on your finger, the ultimate festive ring! Size 7. Retail value $395. Minimum bid: $200

126 Mirror, mirror, on the Wall….from Karen Ward

Highlighted with Swarovski crystal beads and mother of pearl clasp, see how beautifully this double strand gray pearl necklace will complement your favorite top. It measures 22 inches in length. Value: $235. Minimum bid: $100

127 Is Lavender Your Favorite Color?from Karen Ward

Entwine this approximately 39 inch strand of lavender fresh water pearls, purple snake agate, islet fittings and crystal beads, around your neck, once, twice, and see it gleam. Value: $95. Minimum bid: $50

128 Twist Again!from Arline Rotman

Let your eyes feast on this beauty. Pearls and drops of peridot and amethyst twist around a lovely sterling rope. Value: $125. Minimum bid: $60

129A What Will You Wear This Spring?from the Norwich Women's Club

How about a gift certificate for the Nearly New Sale (May 3rd to 5th)? You know there are always great items at this sale of gently worn clothing, each carefully inspected. Do you yearn for a skirt for the summer? A cotton sweater for the spring? Value: $35. Minimum bid: $20

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129B What Will You Wear This Spring?from the Norwich Women's Club

How about a gift certificate for the Nearly New Sale (May 3rd to 5th)? You know there are always great items at this sale of gently worn clothing, each carefully inspected. Do you yearn for a skirt for the summer? A cotton sweater for the spring? Value: $35. Minimum bid: $20

129C What Will You Wear This Spring?from the Norwich Women's Club

How about a gift certificate for the Nearly New Sale (May 3rd to 5th)? You know there are always great items at this sale of gently worn clothing, each carefully inspected. Do you yearn for a skirt for the summer? A cotton sweater for the spring? Value: $35. Minimum bid: $20

130 How Soft…from Rare Essentials

A beautiful scarf from the Kinross Cashmere 2013 spring collection. Light blues and mints and light grey hues in combed Kinross cashmere, spun and knit according to Scottish traditions, made by hand. Made of cashmere, silk and linen. Value: $128. Minimum bid: $65

131 HAUL That Tote!from Lemon Tree of Hanover

HAUL COUTURE oversized, fully insulated tote bag to haul everyday life with a touch of style! The bag is carefully constructed of high grade fabric, easily spot cleaned. It comes with 2 baseboards for easy stacking. This bag can be used as a grocery bag, overnight bag, everyday tote, gift tote, men's bag. Value: $110. Minimum bid: $55

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132 In a Handbag...?!from The J List

Big Buddha handbags will get a girl noticed. Blending flirty fashion with practical and versatile design, Big Buddha bags offer stand-out style. And they are always made from rich, luxurious materials that look and feel great. Value: $100. Minimum bid: $50

133 Tote it with Style!from DesignCenters

This stylish tote is crafted from cognac faux leather, with comfortable rolled leather shoulder straps, as well as a concealable handle for rolling it along. The zipped closure protects a fully lined interior with a cell phone pocket, a slit pocket , a zippered compartment, and a padded divider that will separate your shoes from your outfits. Measures 19" by 14.5" by 7". Value: $305. Minimum bid: $150

134A What a Pretty Necklace!from The Family Place

With two strands of beads and pearls in earth tones on soft brown silk thread, about 32 inches long, just imagine how pretty these beads will look! This necklace is hand-made at The Family Place, under the supervision of a professional jeweler. Value: $42. Minimum bid: $25

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134B What Pretty Beads!from The Family Place

This three-stranded necklace with blue and pink beads is perfect for the woman with blue eyes… hazel eyes... grey eyes... brown eyes. This necklace measuring about 22" is hand-made at The Family Place, under the supervision of a professional jeweler. Value: $42. Minimum bid: $25

135 Everyone Looks Good in Peacock Blue!from Fat Hat Clothing Co.

We all love our comfortable clothes here in the North Country, and most of us gals sure appreciate the cotton down clothes from The Fat Hat. This cotton down "zippy" front jacket is "one size" and is in this fabulous color, "peacock". Value: $90. Minimum bid: $45

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Beauty and Health

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140 Indulge Yourself!from Geneviève Verlaak-Graham

How can you resist this spa basket filled with organic items to pamper your body? Body creams, soaps, lip balm, hand cream… Ahhhhh! Value: $85. Minimum bid: $45

141 Experience EXILISfrom Carol Boerner, MD, of Vermont Facial Aesthetics

Get into shape for summer with EXILIS, a fat-melting skin-tightening treatment, at Vermont Facial Aesthetics. This remarkable treatment uses focused radio frequency energy, gently applied by our skilled technician Kylee Ivany, under the supervision of Carol Boerner, MD. It takes 4-6 short sessions for Exilis to reduce the fat. The collagen in the skin remodels slowly over the next 3 months. You just look better and better! This certificate includes all four sessions. Value: $1,400. Minimum bid: $500

142 Time for Self-Indulgence…from Lamirage Your First Choice Salon, White River Jct

Lamirage Salon offers you this assortment of Aveda best-sellers in travel sizes: a trio of bottles of rosemary mint body lotion, shampoo and conditioner; Hand Relief moisturizer with revitalizing vitamin formula, and Foot Relief cream with a great herbal formula to gently exfoliate, revitalize and nourish; and, last but not least, a pair of Shimmer mini lip-glazes, one in Himalayan Snow and the other in Nepali Berry. Value: $52. Minimum bid: $25

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143 Pamper Yourself!from Andrea Marquay of Andrea's Hair Studio

Pamper yourself with a spa package at Andrea's Hair Studio: a spa manicure with paraffin dip; and a shampoo, cut and style, as well as a conditioning treatment customized to your hair type. And to top it off, a full size shampoo and conditioner to take home! Value: $125. Minimum bid: $65

144 Wisdom Traditions Acupuncturefrom Marni Joyce Adhikari

Your body is wise, it knows how to heal, sometimes it just takes a little reminding. This certificate gives you one initial diagnostic session and acupuncture treatment, and one follow-up acupuncture treatment, at 312 Main Street, Norwich. Value: $200. Minimum bid: $100

145 The Best Smile!from Drs Osofsky, Sabatelle & Patel, Dentists

How can you fail to keep your teeth in excellent shape with this electric toothbrush, rinse, whitening toothpaste, and whitening strips! Value: $93. Minimum bid: $45

146 Infant Massage Course: Taught Privately in Your Homefrom PJ Stanwood of Body Kneads Massage

As a Certified Educator of Infant Massage, PJ Stanwood helps parents use nurturing touch to feel closer to their babies and reduce their colic and fussing, to help them sleep better, becoming healthier and happier. This 5-session course includes private infant massage instruction in your own home, Vimala McClure's book Infant Massage A Handbook for Loving Parents , one Lullaby CD, and a Graduation Certificate for Baby and Family. A perfect gift for new parents and grandparents! Value: $300. Minimum bid: $150

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147 Self-Indulgence…from River Valley Club

Who couldn't use a manicure and a pedicure at this time of year! Come and relax in the comfort of the River Valley Club Spa while a professional beautician expertly grooms, massages and polishes your nails. Value: $85. Minimum bid: $40

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Home and Garden

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150 Pair of Benches and Interior Design Consultationfrom Alice Williams Interiors

A pair of country painted benches that will add a spot of charm to any room.  Use as extra seating in the mudroom, family room, guest room, covered porch. Includes a two-hour consultation with interior designer Alice Williams.  Do you find it difficult to pick paint colors, buy furniture, choose window treatments, plan a remodeling job?  Let Alice help you!   Value: $450. Minimum bid: $200

151 Spring, here we come …from Longacres' Nursery Center

Spring is here! Longacres' Nursery Center, of Lebanon, NH, will provide you with the highest quality plants to ensure your gardening success. Longacres is committed to making your garden grow! This gift certificate is a great way to get started on spring. Value: $100. Minimum bid: $50

152 Oh those beautiful flowerbeds!from E.C. Browns' Nursery

Spring is here! E.C. Browns' Nursery, located in Thetford, VT, will get you on track this spring. Need advice with plants, landscape design, flowers? Let this Nursery Center help you, and this gift certificate is your start! Value: $100. Minimum bid: $50

153 You Choose...from C. Beston & Company

C. Beston & Company is a locally owned family-operated business committed to quality that offers home furnishings and interior design services. This gift certificate will let you choose from their beautiful and lasting merchandise! Value: $100. Minimum bid: $50

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154 What a Charming Bowl!

the UNCOMMON HOME llc from Uncommon Home

Uncommon Home in White River Junction offers you this charming pottery bowl, in jade green decorated with a pig, for your coffee table. Value: $70. Minimum bid: $35

155 Only the Best from the Farmfrom Killdeer Farm

Killdeer Farm is a family-owned organic vegetable and strawberry farm located in beautiful Norwich, on the banks of the Connecticut River. This gift certificate, redeemable for plants, will allow you an early start this Spring! Value: $125. Minimum bid: $65

156 A Dan & Whit's Shopping Spree!from Dan Fraser & Cheri Fraser Henry

"If we ain't got it, you don't need it!" Use this gift certificate to shop for what you do need - Bread? Birdseed? Bandana? Beer? Butter? Bananas? Belt? Beetroot? Brace? Buttons? Basket? - while experiencing Dan & Whit's great commitment to personal service. Value $100. Minimum bid: $50

157 Audubon's Pigeons on a PillowA from Alison May

A pillow decorated with an Audubon print of White Crowned Pigeons, hand-embroidered for a trapunto effect. 12" by 9". Value: $75. Minimum bid: $35

157 Audubon's Crossbills on a PillowB from Alison May

A pillow decorated with an Audubon print of White-Winged Crossbills, hand-embroidered for a trapunto effect. 12" by 9". Value: $75. Minimum bid: $35

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158 A Sparking Clean Home!from Karen Wright

Need a regular cleaning, a spring cleaning, a just-before-party cleaning??? Karen Wright, a "master cleaning lady", will come to your home for four hours and make sure it looks spotless!! Value: $120. Minimum bid: $45

159 How Does Your Garden Grow?from Anne & Pete Silberfarb

Pay six visits to the Silberfarbs' beautiful gardens while the flowers are blooming between June and October. On each visit you may select up to half a dozen plants you would like for your garden. You choose the types of plant and they find them and dig them up for you. Call ahead to set up convenient times and bring pots. Value: $100. Minimum bid: $50

160 What a Cute Table!from Sue & Dennis Kaufman

What a cute table to put in your hallway or beside your favorite chair. Handmade and handpainted to look like a table cloth on a stand, it stands 32" tall with a 10" square top. Value: $150. Minimum bid: $70

161 How Many Uses for a Great Bowl?from Alexa Holleran

How would you use this handsome bowl - for salads, side dishes, or for pure decoration on a coffee table? Hand-turned by local potter Alexa Holleran, this 10 inch, dark brown speckled ceramic bowl works everywhere. Value: $45. Minimum bid: $20

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Art, Books & Professional Services

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165 Sailboat on Lake Champlainfrom Geneviève Verlaak-GrahamVibrant colors, expressionism and realism are the main influences for this artist. This 12 x 16 inch acrylic painting is the quintessence of an idyllic Vermont summer day. Imagine this glowing image brightening up the mud season! Value: $175. Minimum bid: $70

166 Enjoy Some Reading Time…from Jodi Picoult

Bid on this autographed copy of one of Jodi's latest novels and snuggle up by the fireplace with this signed copy by a renowned author and neighbor. The #1 New York Times bestselling sensation tells a provocative story about family secrets, love, and letting go in this unforgettable tour de force. Minimum Bid: $20

167 Award-Winning Artfrom Aline Ordman and Junction Frame Shop

This original oil on canvas is by Aline Ordman, a renowned Upper Valley artist.  She certainly captures what we all love about Spring, the beauty of a single flower.  Value: $400.  Plus the frame: Value: $108. Total value: $508. Minimum bid: $200

168 Photographyfrom Chad Finer

Chad Finer, well known Norwich photographer and portraitist, will come to your home to take your family portrait, or you can visit him in his blue room studio on Brigham Hill. To be used in 2013. Minimum Bid: $75

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169 Simon Pearce Glass Bowlfrom Michie and Fred Rogers

We all know and love Simon Pearce glassware, and this Chelsea Optic Low Bowl is a beautiful specimen. Just see how the light plays through its curves. Value: $200. Minimum bid: $100

170 Ladybug, Ladybugfrom Stave Puzzles

Stave Puzzles is the world's premier crafter of hand-cut wooden jigsaw puzzles. Called the "Rolls-Royce of jigsaw puzzles" by Smithsonian Magazine, Stave crafted this puzzle, Ladybug, Ladybug , especially for the Norwich Women’s Club’s event honoring the Outstanding Citizen of the Year.. Artist: Candy Thun. Approximate Size: 6" across. Approximate Pieces: 40 Value: $145. Minimum bid: $75

171 No Overdue Fines Make a Reader Feel Fine!from the Norwich Public Library

Here’s your chance to live a guilt-free, fine-free year! You and your family members will be free from overdue fines for an entire year.  If you’re a heavy library user or just a little absent-minded, this gift is priceless! Minimum bid: $75

172 Make Your Own Picturefrom Kathy Cadow Parsonnet of Fraglets Art

Take these colored magnetic pieces, hand-prepared by artist Kathy Cadow Parsonnet, and put them where you want to make your own picture on the magnetic canvas provided in this Fraglets Art kit. Then tomorrow you can remake your picture! Value: $45. Minimum bid: $25

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173 Have That Special Family Photofrom Gary Summerton Photography

You always wanted a special photograph to give the grandkids? This gift certificate gives you one portrait session with this specialist in fine art portraiture, and a 16" x 20" framed black and white art print . Value: $575. Minimum bid: $175

174 Five Seasons of Books: a Concierge Servicefrom the Book Jam Blog and the Norwich Bookstore

In each of the five seasons in Vermont: spring, summer, autumn, winter and no, not mud season, but the holiday season, the winner of this package will receive a book of his/her choice from the Book Jam Blog during that season. Yes, the Book Jam reviews, the winner picks, and the bookstore procures the book of your choice, five times between March 2013 and February 2014. Value: Priceless, but depending upon what you choose, the value of the books will be about $160. Minimum bid: $80

175 Gifts for Canines and their Peoplefrom Norwich Regional Animal Hospital

The ultimate for your dog and you: comprehensive physical exam in the clinic; grooming courtesy of Complete Canine ($40 value); $25 gift certificate courtesy of West Lebanon Feed and Supply, good for anything your dog wants! Add to those, Tartar Shield dog chews, Scalibor Collar to protect against fleas and ticks for 6 months, LED Collar Light for nighttime walks and play, Outward Hound collapsible dog bowl, a frisbee, a box of King Arthur Flour Biscuit Mix; and for yourself, NOAH t-shirts, a professional manicure courtesy of Making Waves Salon in Hanover, and a bottle of wine, chosen with our friends at Norwich Wines and Spirits! Value: $275. Minimum bid: $100

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176 Gifts for Felines and their Peoplefrom Norwich Regional Animal Hospital

The ultimate for your cat and you: comprehensive physical exam in the clinic, and 3 nights of boarding, compliments of The Cat's Meow in Thetford. Then family fun with a Family Pass for 4 to the Montshire Museum of Science. Now add on the goodies for your cat: Tartar Shield Cat Treats; Zanies Catnip Mice; Zoom Groom grooming brush. And goodies for your cat's humans: professional manicure courtesy of Elements Salon, River Valley Club; wine, compliments of Cat's Meow's Edie Ham, and NOAH t-shirts. Value: $245. Minimum bid: $100

177 Did You Attend the Book and Author Luncheon?from the NWC Programs Committee

If you attended the Book and Author Luncheon, you will have heard Cynthia D. Bittinger talk about her remarkable study of Vermont Women, Native Americans and African Americans: Out of the Shadows of History. Here is an autographed copy of the book in paperback written by this distinguished, local historian. Value: $30. Minimum bid: $20

178 The History of Our Townfrom the Norwich Historical Society

Announcing the release of a new history of Norwich! This book was written to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of Norwich, carrying the story of our town through the twentieth century and into the twenty-first. This 300+ page volume, including many historic photographs, was written and edited by members of our community. Value: $30. Minimum bid: $20

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179 Let's Go to the Vet!from River Road Veterinary Clinic

River Road Veterinary Clinic services the Upper Valley region including the towns of Norwich, Hanover, Thetford, Lyme, Hartford and beyond. The goal at River Road Veterinary Clinic is to provide consistent, quality medicine and surgery for large and small animals. Give your pet the very best in care and bid on this gift certificate. Value: $100. Minimum bid: $45

180 A Thriller from a Local Authorfrom Al Gillotti

This new novel from local author and former banker A.F. Gillotti offers an exciting story of international banking over thirty years and five countries. Fast-paced dialogue and humorous scenes peel back to reveal that betrayal is the currency of the modern age and that life as a banker in London is no longer the glamorous life it once was. Signed by the author. Value: $35. Minimum bid: $18

181 Women of Privilege in the Hudson River Valleyfrom Susan Gillotti

In Women of Privilege: 100 Years of Love and Loss in a Family of the Hudson River Valley , Susan Gillotti traces the decline of three generations of her once-privileged ancestors whose neighbors were the Vanderbilts, Delanos and Roosevelts. This fascinating book is part biography, part memoir, and part social history. Signed by the author. Value: $35. Minimum bid: $18

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Food and Wine

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185A Sandie's Great Carrot Cakefrom Sandie Anderson

It cannot get more delicious. This Great Carrot Cake, with Killdeer Farm organic carrots, will be made for you to order, with or without walnuts. Serves 14 to 16. Truly, the value of this cake is ….priceless !!!! Minimum bid: $35

185B Sandie's Great Carrot Cakefrom Sandie Anderson

It cannot get more delicious. This Great Carrot Cake, with Killdeer Farm organic carrots, will be made for you to order, with or without walnuts. Serves 14 to 16. Truly, the value of this cake is ….priceless !!!! Minimum bid: $35

186 A Little Piece of Heaven!

from The Norwich Women's Club Board

Indulge yourself with the Women's Club Board's basket of treats, filled to the brim with wine and food stuffs both savory and sweet. Value: $125. Minimum bid: $60

187 Vermont Goodies in a Basketfrom Richard and Geneviève Graham

New England has it all. Enjoy all these local products, carefully chosen for you and arranged in a beautiful basket! Value: $85. Minimum bid: $40

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188 Juice It Up!from Main Street Kitchens

Juicing vegetables and fruits is a must for families looking to maintain a healthy diet.  This Omega 1000 juicer is "top of the line".  They proudly describe this product as "the last juicer you will ever need".   Value: $260. Minimum bid: $130

189 Patisseries or Cafés from Alléchante?from Alléchante

You know how good Alléchante's pastries, coffees, sandwiches are. Win this gift certificate and enjoy the fun of choosing! Value: $50. Minimum bid: $25

190 Who Doesn't Love Chocolate?!from The Chocolate Shop of Hanover

If you haven't yet discovered this renowned chocolatier's wares in Hanover, now is your chance, with their assortment of fine chocolates and confections! Value: $25. Minimum bid: $15

191 Coffee on the Go?from Starbucks of Dartmouth College

Make that special coffee from the half-pound of Starbucks' own Reserve Coffee, pour into the Reusable Tumbler, and settle down to listen to their CD! Your day is off to a great start! Value: $30. Minimum bid: $15

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192 Bartend with a Profrom Keith of Elixir of White River Junction

Have you always wanted to learn how to make your favorite cocktails, create a new one, and do it all with panache?  Here’s a unique opportunity to learn the tricks of the trade and more from Keith, Elixir’s bartender extraordinaire . Priceless! Minimum Bid: $40

193 Delicious treats from Brazil!from My Brigadeiro of Norwich

What is a Brigadeiro? A unique Brazilian sweet that is an absolutely delicious cross between a chocolate truffle and fudge! How can anyone resist the Ultimate Gift Set Box with 16 Brigadeiros (in photo)? But there's more: in addition, the lucky winner will receive a Clear Box with 12 assorted chocolate truffles, once a month for one year! Value: $260. Minimum bid: $150

194 Pinot, Pinot, Pinotfrom Peter Rutledge of Norwich Wines and Spirits

Perfect for the wine connoisseur, this pair of Riedel glasses designed for Pinot Noir, given by Peter Rutledge, together with a bottle of Pinot Noir that comes with his recommendation. Value: $75. Minimum bid: $35

195 Create a Cocktail!from Salubre Trattoria

Create a cocktail with the bartender at Salubre Trattoria in Hanover and it will appear on their menu! Value: Priceless! Minimum Bid: $30

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196 Celebrate with a Special Cake!from Susan McCarthy

Enjoy a truly fabulous celebration 12" cake (serves 25) for your event. Susan baked the presentation cake for tonight's honorees, the Fraser Family. This sample will give you an idea of her baking ability. All her creations are a labor of love. Choose from one of three luscious flavors: chocolate raspberry cake, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, yellow cake with raspberry buttercream. To be used between March 16th, 2013 and March 16th, 2014.Value: $60. Minimum bid: $30

197 Feeling Like Something Delicious?from Susan Zak of Bakewell Vermont

Do you like going to the Norwich Farmers Market in the summer? Of course you do. Win this gift certificate and redeem it for prepared food, sweet or savory, at Bakewell's stall and have a treat! Choose a Saturday between August and October. Value: $25. Minimum bid: $15

198 Name a Summer Drink!from The Norwich Inn

Your chance to be famous and jolly! Name a drink at the Norwich Inn and it will be on the menu for two months! You will never be forgotten, so take some friends and enjoy! Value: Priceless! Minimum Bid: $30

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Fine Dining

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200 Country Breakfast with a Viewfrom George and Carol Loveland

Carol and George Loveland will welcome you to their historic home and inn. Join them for a Country Breakfast for six in the Dining Room at the Butternut Lane Bed & Breakfast on the Connecticut River in Norwich. Coordinate your special morning with the owners. Value: $120. Minimum bid: $65

201 Dinner Out This Evening…from Elixir Restaurant and Lounge

Whether you simply want to relax with a glass of wine or enjoy dinner from the ever-changing menu, Elixir, located in the Old Freight House in historic downtown White River Junction, offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with friendly service. Enjoy your evening with this gift certificate! Value: $50. Minimum bid: $25

202 Dress Up or Dress Down, Go to Dinner...from Carpenter & Main

Chef Bruce MacLeod will prepare a delicious meal when you visit his lovely restaurant, Carpenter & Main, in Norwich. No better way to enjoy your evening with family or friends, so take advantage of this dinner certificate! Value: $100. Minimum bid: $50

203 Historic Diningfrom The Norwich Inn

This one of a kind, historic Vermont hotel dates back to 1797 when Dartmouth graduate Jasper Murdock served his first guest. Just about a mile from Hanover, New Hampshire, this Vermont Country Inn offers lodging for visitors to Dartmouth College while providing easy access to numerous area attractions and institutions. Bring some friends and enjoy this dinner certificate in the Inn's fine restaurant. Value: $100. Minimum bid: $50

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204 Delicious Brunchfrom The Lyme Inn

The Lyme Inn has been welcoming travelers for over 200 years and invites you to experience its beauty and charm. The award-winning restaurant tantalizes your palate with locally sourced culinary creations, while its warmth and hospitality encourage you to return time and time again. Enjoy a brunch for four! Value: $75. Minimum bid: $35

205 A Heavenly Dinner Night OutFrom Chef Martin Murphy at Ariana's Restaurant

Four guests will be treated to a specially designed five-course dinner with wine pairings offered by Chef Martin Murphy of Ariana's Restaurant in Orford. He will work with the winning bidder to discuss preferences regarding food and date. A chef's tasting dinner for four. Value: $300. Minimum bid: $150

206A Sit, Relax, and Enjoy a Great Meal!from Salubre Trattoria

Chef Barry Snyder will prepare an unforgettable meal for you. Salubre Trattoria, located in Hanover, is known for its contemporary Italian cuisine, or as they call it "Artisanal Mediterranean and Italian scratch cooking". Whatever you call it, the food is delicious! Gift Certificate Value: $25. Minimum bid: $15

206B Sit, Relax, and Enjoy a Great Meal!from Salubre Trattoria

Chef Barry Snyder will prepare an unforgettable meal for you. Salubre Trattoria, located in Hanover, is known for its contemporary Italian cuisine, or as they call it "Artisanal Mediterranean and Italian scratch cooking". Whatever you call it, the food is delicious! Gift Certificate Value: $25. Minimum bid: $15

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206C Sit, Relax, and Enjoy a Great Meal!from Salubre Trattoria

Chef Barry Snyder will prepare an unforgettable meal for you. Salubre Trattoria, located in Hanover, is known for its contemporary Italian cuisine, or as they call it "Artisanal Mediterranean and Italian scratch cooking". Whatever you call it, the food is delicious! Gift Certificate Value: $25. Minimum bid: $15

206D Sit, Relax, and Enjoy a Great Meal!from Salubre Trattoria

Chef Barry Snyder will prepare an unforgettable meal for you. Salubre Trattoria, located in Hanover, is known for its contemporary Italian cuisine, or as they call it "Artisanal Mediterranean and Italian scratch cooking". Whatever you call it, the food is delicious! Gift Certificate Value: $25. Minimum bid: $15

207 Dessert of the Season, Who Doesn't Want Dessert?from Lou's Restaurant

Dessert of the Season - enjoy sweets for the season from Lou's Restaurant in Hanover.  Your prize includes a seasonal pie from Spring/Summer featuring berries at their peak, and a Mile High Apple Pie for Autumn/Winter.  Value: $32. Minimum bid: $15

208 A Snack, Lunch or Supper?from Tuckerbox Café

Visit this vegan-friendly café in White River Junction and use their gift certificate to explore their full range of coffees and teas, and simply prepared and well presented pastries, soups, sandwiches and salads. Open Monday through Saturday. Value: $50. Minimum bid: $25

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209 American Good-ness!from the Tip Top Café

Sun-lit café by day and a full service candle-lit bistro by night, the Tip Top Café brings you comfort food with a twist. Come to White River Junction and discover the delightful ambience with their gift certificate. Value: $50. Minimum bid: $25

210 A Great Meal Prepared for You in Your Own Homefrom The Barefoot Gourmet

The intrepid chef, Barry Clarke, who is catering this wonderful gala, will prepare and serve dinner for four in your home, or in his home in East Thetford. Barry was born in Mbeya, Tanzania and raised – mostly barefoot – near the port city of Durban in the province of KwaZulu/Natal on the east coast of South Africa. Thus the name, Barefoot Gourmet. He prepares eclectic, eye-catching, mouthwatering regional cuisine from South Africa, USA, Italy, India, Thailand, Taiwan and Mexico, using special spices imported from his native land. To learn more, check out his website at www.barefoot-gourmet.com. Value: $400. Minimum bid: $200

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Sports & Fitness

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215 For the Dartmouth Men's Hockey fan in your family!

from Sam Hopkins, Associate Athletic Director

Look at what's in this package from the Dartmouth Men's Hockey program - a game-worn jersey and two official game pucks and a gift certificate for four tickets to a men's hockey game in the 2013-14 season! Irresistible! Value: Priceless! Minimum bid $50

216A Great Goggles!from Chris Clapp, Winter Sports

The passion for sport and the continuous evolution of techniques and styles have characterized Briko over the past quarter-century. These high quality, all-mountain, white goggles with double lens will allow you to express your creativity and style! Adult size. Value: $75. Minimum bid: $25

216B With Helmet and Goggles on the Slopes!from Chris Clapp, Winter Sports

The passion for sport and the continuous evolution of techniques and styles have characterized Briko over the past quarter-century. Combine this Briko helmet with their all-mountain, white goggles with double lens to give your child a great experience! Value: $135. Minimum bid: $50

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216C Stylish on the Slopes!from Chris Clapp, Winter Sports

Take Briko with its continuous evolution of techniques and styles, and Discrete Headwear with its fun, young, hip designs, and you have this great package: the Briko all-mountain white goggles and the Discrete Doyonator light grey hat! Value: $93. Minimum bid: $35

216D Stylish on the Slopes!from Chris Clapp, Winter Sports

Take Briko with its continuous evolution of techniques and styles, and Discrete Headwear with its fun, young, hip designs, and you have this great package: the Briko all-mountain white goggles and the Discrete Doyonator light blue hat! Value: $93. Minimum bid: $35

217 Choose Your Sport!from Recreation Department, Town of Norwich

With this gift certificate from the Recreation Department towards any sports program, you choose what suits you best! Value: $50. Minimum bid: $30

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218 Anyone for Golf?from Tim Stanwood

The Woodstock Inn & Resort Golf Club in Vermont has been named one of the world's "top 100 golf resorts" by Golf Magazine for a reason: it is an 18-hole masterpiece designed by legendary course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr, surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views of the Kedron Valley. This 6000-yard, par-70 course is a challenging sequence of fairways, sand traps and water hazards guaranteed to test even the most seasoned golfer. Your prize gives you Greens Fees for Four, including carts. Value: $400. Minimum bid: $200

219 Stock Your Pond with Troutfrom Mark Fisk of Hy-On-A Hill Trout Farm

Mark Fisk will fill up your pond this spring with 50 8- to 10- inch trout. Delivered to you anywhere in a 50-mile range of Plainfield, New Hampshire. Do not miss out on this wonderful opportunity! Value: $175. Minimum bid: $85

220 Tennis, Anyone?from River Valley Club

How about two cardio lessons with a tennis pro at the River Valley Club? And take home a bag and a towel! Sound like fun? Value: $50. Minimum bid: $25

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221 Boston Red Sox Ticketsfrom Protector Group Insurance

See for yourself whether their new manager John Farrell can pull the Sox' sox up! Have the time of your life at their historic Fenway ballpark. Enjoy the game from this pair of great pavilion box seats (available to season ticket holders only) and feel like a million bucks while watching the game! Date, time and opponents to be announced shortly. Value: $170. Minimum bid: $85

222 An Olympic Treasure -- Autographed for You!from Hannah Kearney

Our own Hannah Kearney, the Olympic gold medal-winning freestyle mogul skier from Norwich! She has competed in two Olympic games, 2006 in Turin and 2010 in Vancouver, where she won her Gold Medal. Hannah has donated a sea blue Columbia ski jacket from her win at the World Cup mogul races recently held in Sochi, Russia. She will personalize it with her autograph for the winning bidder. Value: Absolutely Priceless!! Minimum Bid: $50