First Unitarian Society's
Cabaret 2010 Service Auction was
on Friday evening, April 16.
Gosh, it was fun.
- About Cabaret!
- The Auction Winners
- Pay for Your Items
- The Catalog
Thanks for a great party!
At this point, it looks like cabaret was a big success. Thanks for your generosity.
Have questions?
Contact Jay Roberts or Cathi Wiebrecht-Searer at cabaret@fusmadison.org or call Jay at 358-2829 and Cathi at 288-9972.
update 10/17/10
| Item | Winner |
| Handcrafted Writing Desk | Ellen Dunham |
| Framed Print by Connie Glowacki | Sandra Pomponio |
| Food Haulers Apron | Meg Cooper |
| "Late March" by Lee Weiss | Mary Niederehe |
| Decorative Copper Tray | Erica Colmenares |
| Writer’s Basket | Bobbi Zehner |
| 14K Rose Gold Earrings | Roger Backes |
| Women's figure skates size 7 | Prudy Stewart |
| Framed and matted Monet print | Meghan Hessler |
| The Redesign of Tomorrowland by Bert | Patricia Leonardi |
| Mitsubishi Video Projector - Model SL 1U | Sandra Pomponio |
| Dreaming of Desserts Decorative Tin | Nancy Woods |
| "Sundown (Silence of Mind)" | Not sold |
| Handcrafted Chalice Necklace | Jeanette Godding |
| Handcrafted Divided Box | Trudy Karlson |
| Lined Journals with Handcrafted Covers | Pam Olson |
| Lined Journal with Handcrafted Cover | Lloyd Eagan |
| Lined Journal with Handcrafted Cover | Nancy Dott |
| Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, abridged book on CD | Betty Scott |
| "Rankin's Barn," Original Watercolor | Not sold |
| Japanese Blockprint of Two Tigers | Ellen Dunham |
| Chocolate Chip Caramel Cheese Cake | Gail Wirch |
| Chocolate Chip Caramel Cheese Cake | Kelley Burd-Huss |
| Trek Bike with Accessories | Brooke Maki-Catlin |
| Hand Knitted and Felted Purse-Large | Liz Humphries |
| Hand Knitted and Felted Purse-Medium | Sarah Humphries |
| Hand Knitted and Felted Purse-Small | Danielle Wood |
| Sundance Cinemas Gift Card | Ann Gullickson |
| Hand Knit Boiled-Wool Bag | Danielle Wood |
| Fun Little Sailboat! | Not sold |
| Embroidered Journal | Elizabeth Barrett |
| Hand Knit Lavendar Blanket | Becky Hustad |
| Set of CDs -Familiar Classical | Jeff Wong |
| Set of CDs Less familiar classical | Brent Haglund |
| Set of CDs Adventursome classical | Kay Frazier |
| Set of CDs Pop/Jazz/Classical | Harry Carnes |
| Get Shrunk While Jogging! | Joanne Storlie |
| McKinley Explorer Electric Train & Track | Bob Dott |
| Basket of Jam, Jelly, and Preserves | Dayle Haglund |
| Basket of Jam, Jelly, and Preserves | Joanna Thompson |
| Basket of Jam, Jelly, and Preserves | Mike May |
| Multi Colored Hand Knit Hat, Bag & Shawl | Barbara Pillinger |
| Framed Original Photograph | Jerry Mosser |
| Note Cards with Original Photographs | Tom Linfield |
| Note Cards with Original Photographs | Priscilla Thain |
| Note Cards with Original Photographs | Brent Haglund |
| Meeting House Tea Candle Holders | Carol Stang |
| Meeting House Tea Candle Holders | Jodi Streicher-Bremer |
| Meeting House Tea Candle Holders | Nancy Dott |
| Meeting House Tea Candle Holders | Lynda McAfee |
| Meeting House Tea Candle Holders | Eric Sundquist |
| Meeting House Tea Candle Holders | Karen Morris |
| Six-Pack of Pickles | John Woods |
| Box of Sunshine! | Dayle Haglund |
| Basket of Books from the Book Table and Beyond | Suzanne Shoff |
| Sony DVD Recorder (New in Box) | Rose Stephenson |
| Pasta dinner | Priscilla Thain |
| Pasta dinner | Lisa Sorge |
| Cock-a-Doodle Pasta Bowls | Julia Mason |
| Large Teak Clock | Holly Telfer |
| 65-Year-Old Hand-Stitched Quilt | Trudy Karlson |
| Homemade Fudge with Walnuts | Joanna Thompson |
| Homemade Fudge with Walnuts | Nancy Dott |
| Homemade Fudge with Walnuts | John Woods |
| Homemade Fudge with Walnuts | Brian Hellmer |
| Homemade Fudge with Walnuts | Carol Stang |
| Homemade Fudge with Walnuts | Becky Hustad |
| Homemade Fudge with Walnuts | Jodi Streicher-Bremer |
| Homemade Fudge with Walnuts | Brent Haglund |
| Homemade Fudge with Walnuts | Barbara Mortensen |
| Homemade Fudge with Walnuts | Holly Telfer |
| Porchlight Products Gift Basket | RAFFLE PRIZE-Judith Siers-Poisson |
| Scrappy Quilted Wall Hanging | RAFFLE PRIZE-Lorna Aaronson |
| Bird Feeder | Deb Holden |
| Birdhouse | Betsy Jacobs |
| Oak-grained two-drawer file cabinet | Norma Standing |
| oak-grained small bookcase | Not sold |
| Silk Scarf by Vera Bradley | Barbara Mortensen |
| "Poet's Vision" | Kelley Burd-Huss |
| Native American wedding vessel | WITHDRAWN |
| Handcrafted Redbud Bowl | Jane Ayer |
| Handcrafted Cherry Platter | Brent Haglund |
| Handcrafted natural edge cherry bowl | RAFFLE PRIZE-Prudy Stewart |
| Handcrafted Natural Edge Cherry Bowl | Karen Morris |
| Handcrafted Box Elder Salad Bowl | Karen Morris |
| Hand Painted children's chairs | Tonya Prosser |
| Hand Painted children's chairs | Tonya Prosser |
| Six Cordial Glasses | Lisa Bauer |
| Oak Bureau with Mirror | Not sold |
| Firewood | Not sold |
| Large Gourd Bowl with Nature Weaving | Carolyn Waxler |
| Room for Everyone by Fujiko Isomura | David Huss |
| Set of 10 Crystal Cordial Glasses | Trudy Karlson |
| Avon Cape Cod Ruby Red Pitcher | Devin Hessler |
| Avon Cape Cod Ruby Red Small Goblets | Not sold |
| Avon Cape Cod Water Goblets | Devin Hessler |
| Avon Cape Cod Tall Candlesticks | Elizabeth Barrett |
| Avon Cape Cod Short Candlesticks | Not sold |
| Avon Cape Cod Salad Plates | Lynn Scoby |
| Avon Cape Cod Salt and Pepper Shakers | Not sold |
| Avon Cape Cod Mugs | Not sold |
| Avon Cape Cod Dessert Bowls | Not sold |
| Avon Cape Cod Sugar Bowl and Creamer | Not sold |
| Photo-Manipulation Prints | Dick Kurtz |
| Photo-Manipulation Prints | Dick Kurtz |
| Photo-Manipulation Prints | Linda Levi |
| Photo-Manipulation Prints | Linda Levi |
| For the Armchair Traveler | Dick Walker |
| Eagle Harbor Light Station | Not sold |
| Country Road | Bob Alt |
| Matching Hand Knit Scarf, Pin, and Earrings | unknown winner |
| Cooking from Apron to Zucchini | unknown winner |
| Bath Serenity | Mary Kay Aide |
| Bang the drum | Norma Standing |
| Latch Hook Rug Kit | Cate Kellett |
| Salad Bowl and Servers | Patricia Becker |
| Aspen in the snow | Not sold |
| Prairie-Style “Hillside” Table Lamp | WITHDRAWN |
| Cabbages and Condoms | Emily Cusic |
| LL Bean Snow Shoes—Adult, Never Used | Prudy Stewart |
| Bean Snow Shoes—Adult, Almost Brand New | Betsy Hauser |
| LL Bean Snow Shoes—Child, Slightly Used | Jim Helwig |
| Stickley Dresser | Sandra Pomponio |
| Hand Knit Cape | Not sold |
| Children's Kitchen Aprons | Nancy Woods |
| Children's Kitchen Aprons | Merrilee Picket |
| Children's Kitchen Aprons | Julia Mason |
| Children's Kitchen Aprons | Joanna Thompson |
| Children's Kitchen Aprons | Joanna Thompson |
| Children's Kitchen Aprons | Trudy Karlson |
| Children's Kitchen Aprons | Becky Hustad |
| Children's Kitchen Aprons | Becky Hustad |
| Children's Kitchen Aprons | Not sold |
| Brewer Tickets-Atlanta Braves | Jerry Thain |
| Brewer Tickets-Houston Astros | Pat Kallsen |
| Brewer Tickets-MN Twins | Mike May |
| Brewer Tickets-Cin Reds | Vickie O'Conner |
| Brewer Tickets-AZ Diamondbacks | Norma Standing |
| Brewer Tickets-Pittsburgh | Meg Cooper |
| Brewer Tickets-Chicago Cubs | Roger Backes |
| Swedish Holiday Feast with the Gustafsons | Carolyn & Morris Waxler |
| Swedish Holiday Feast with the Gustafsons | Priscilla & Jerry Thain |
| Swedish Holiday Feast with the Gustafsons | Brent & Dayle Haglund |
| Scenic Sunset Boat Tour on Lake Mendota | Bob & Lucy Lasseter |
| Scenic Sunset Boat Tour on Lake Mendota | Nancy & John Webster |
| Scenic Sunset Boat Tour on Lake Mendota | Dick Goldberg & Lisa Munro |
| Scenic Sunset Boat Tour on Lake Mendota | Deb & Bill Holden |
| Art of Sleuthing | Richard Scoby |
| Art of Sleuthing | Lynn Scoby |
| Art of Sleuthing | Angie Studnicka |
| Art of Sleuthing | Rick Wirch |
| Art of Sleuthing | Barbara Mortensen |
| Art of Sleuthing | John Young |
| Art of Sleuthing | Gail Snowden |
| Fall Kintting Brunch/Tea | Dee Wylie |
| Fall Kintting Brunch/Tea | Nancy Woods |
| Fall Kintting Brunch/Tea | Nancy Webster |
| Fall Kintting Brunch/Tea | Ann Gullickson |
| Fall Kintting Brunch/Tea | Pamela Magee |
| Fall Kintting Brunch/Tea | Alice Miller |
| Fall Kintting Brunch/Tea | A. Miller's guest |
| Fall Kintting Brunch/Tea | Carol Spiegel |
| Fall Kintting Brunch/Tea | Kathy Bergee |
| Fall Kintting Brunch/Tea | Patti Reardon |
| Fall Colors Hike at Devil's Lake | Richard & Lynn Scoby |
| Fall Colors Hike at Devil's Lake | Ann Gullickson & guest |
| Fall Colors Hike at Devil's Lake | Michaela Moy + 3 |
| Fall Colors Hike at Devil's Lake | Lynda McAfee |
| A Visit to Inner Space | Stan Inhorn |
| "Lion King" at Overture Center - 6th Row, April 30, 2010 | Sally McBeath |
| Dinner Party and Murder Mystery, July 24 | Kay Frazier |
| Dinner Party and Murder Mystery, July 24 | Allison Cooley & Jay Roberts |
| Dinner Party and Murder Mystery, July 24 | Carol Spiegel |
| Dinner Party and Murder Mystery, July 24 | Karen Rose Gredler |
| Dinner Party and Murder Mystery, July 30 | Norma Standing +1 |
| Dinner Party and Murder Mystery, July 30 | Nancy & John Webster |
| Dinner Party and Murder Mystery, July 30 | Brian Frey + 1 |
| Dinner Party and Murder Mystery, July 30 | Judi Niermann + 1 |
| A Miracle Dinner, August 7 | John & Nancy Webster |
| A Miracle Dinner, August 7 | Dick Goldberg & Lisa Munro |
| A Miracle Dinner, August 7 | Abby Swetz & Lauri Schwartz |
| A Miracle Dinner, August 7 | Sam Bates & Elizabeth Barrett |
| Wisconsin's Largest Corn Maze Adventure, October 9 | Teresa Coffman + 1 |
| Wisconsin's Largest Corn Maze Adventure, October 9 | Ardis Coffman + 1 |
| Wisconsin's Largest Corn Maze Adventure, October 9 | Kay Frazier |
| Wisconsin's Largest Corn Maze Adventure, October 9 | Richard Miller |
| Sail Lake Michigan | John Young |
| Himalayan Dinner | Nancy & John Webster |
| Himalayan Dinner | Bob & Lucy Lasseter |
| Himalayan Dinner | Carolyn & Morris Waxler |
| Himalayan Dinner | Deb & Bill Holden |
| Pontoon Boat Tour of Madison, Chain of Lakes | David Zierath & Mary Jane Brummer |
| Pontoon Boat Tour of Madison, Chain of Lakes | Angie Studnicka + 1 |
| Pontoon Boat Tour of Madison, Chain of Lakes | Barbara Pillinger |
| Glaciers Edge Localvor Dinner, June 13th | Stan & Shirley Inhorn |
| Glaciers Edge Localvor Dinner, June 13th | Lynda McAfee & Patricia Leonardi |
| Glaciers Edge Localvor Dinner, June 13th | Tad & Hannah Pinkerton |
| Glaciers Edge Localvor Dinner, June 13th | Cathi Wiebrecht-Searer & Rick Searer |
| Women's Northwoods Outdoor Weekend | Barbara & Bobbie Johnson |
| Women's Northwoods Outdoor Weekend | Kathy Luker |
| Women's Northwoods Outdoor Weekend | Lorna Aaronson |
| Women's Northwoods Outdoor Weekend | Sandra Pomponio |
| Discussion & Dessert: "Conversations on Race/Ethnic Diversity", May 16 | Brian Hellmer + 1 |
| Discussion & Dessert: "Conversations on Race/Ethnic Diversity", May 16 | Richard Miller |
| Discussion & Dessert: "Conversations on Race/Ethnic Diversity", May 16 | Kathy Luker |
| Discussion & Dessert: "Conversations on Race/Ethnic Diversity", May 16 | David Zierath |
| Discussion & Dessert: "Conversations on Race/Ethnic Diversity", May 16 | Merrilee Picket |
| Discussion & Dessert: "Conversations on Race/Ethnic Diversity", May 16 | Patricia Becker |
| Discussion & Dessert: "Conversations on Race/Ethnic Diversity", May 16 | Cathi Wiebrecht-Searer |
| E315-2 spots left | |
| English High Tea (Savories and Sweets) | Allison Cooley + 1 |
| English High Tea (Savories and Sweets) | Gail & Rick Wirch |
| English High Tea (Savories and Sweets) | Sandra Pomponio |
| English High Tea (Savories and Sweets) | Dayle Haglund |
| English High Tea (Savories and Sweets) | Nancy Webster |
| English High Tea (Savories and Sweets) | Jeannine Nusbaum |
| An Insider's View of Your Local Gov't | Bob & Nancy Dott |
| An Insider's View of Your Local Gov't | Martin & Betsy David |
| An Insider's View of Your Local Gov't | Dick Goldberg & Lisa Munro |
| An Insider's View of Your Local Gov't | Lee Hansen |
| An Insider's View of Your Local Gov't | Merrilee Picket |
| An Insider's View of Your Local Gov't | Diane Medcalf |
| Labyrinth Pilgrimage | Carolyn & Morris Waxler |
| Picnic & Show @ American Players Theatre | Carol Stang + 1 |
| Harvest Dinner at the Dotts | Brent & Dayle Haglund |
| Harvest Dinner at the Dotts | Nancy & John Webster |
| Harvest Dinner at the Dotts | Dick Goldberg & Lisa Munro |
| Harvest Dinner at the Dotts | Hans & Susan Pigorsch |
| WII Bowling Tournament, September 12 | Richard & Lynn Scoby |
| WII Bowling Tournament, September 12 | Lynda McAfee & Patricia Leonardi |
| WII Bowling Tournament, September 12 | Ardis Coffman |
| 3 spots left | |
| Scotch Tasting Party | Liz Dannenbaum & Donna Winter |
| Scotch Tasting Party | Deb & Bill Holden |
| Scotch Tasting Party | Hans & Susan Pigorsch |
| Scotch Tasting Party | Bruce Meredith + 3 |
| Losing pounds & keeping them off, Discussion May 24 | Angie Studnicka |
| Losing pounds & keeping them off, Discussion May 24 | Nancy Koseff |
| Losing pounds & keeping them off, Discussion May 24 | Prudy Stewart |
| Losing pounds & keeping them off, Discussion May 24 | Sara Andrews |
| Losing pounds & keeping them off, Discussion May 24 | Barbara Pillinger |
| Losing pounds & keeping them off, Discussion May 24 | Meg Cooper |
| Losing pounds & keeping them off, Discussion May 24 | Karen Gustafson |
| Losing pounds & keeping them off, Discussion May 24 | Alison Oberman |
| Losing pounds & keeping them off, Discussion May 24 | Cathi Wiebrecht-Searer |
| Losing pounds & keeping them off, Discussion May 24 | Carol Ferguson |
| Losing pounds & keeping them off, Discussion May 24 | Mary Manering + 1 |
| 16 spots left | |
| Old Testament Wine | John & Nancy Woods |
| Old Testament Wine | John Young & Gail Snowden |
| Old Testament Wine | Nancy & John Webster |
| Old Testament Wine | Lynda McAfee & Patricia Leonardi |
| Old Testament Wine | Pamela Magee |
| Old Testament Wine | Jim Jaeger |
| Old Testament Wine | Connie Wiesner |
| Old Testament Wine | Teresa Radamacher |
| Old Testament Wine | Fran Casselman |
| 8 spots left | |
| India Without the Jetlag, July 16 | Emily Cusic |
| India Without the Jetlag, July 16 | Janet Swanson |
| India Without the Jetlag, July 16 | Gail & Rick Wirch |
| India Without the Jetlag, July 16 | Bob & Lucy Lasseter |
| Ticket to Soldout Gilmore House Concert, June 20 | John Young |
| An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12 | Joe & Mary Murphy |
| An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12 | Dee Wylie + 1 |
| An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12 | John Young & Gail Snowden |
| An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12 | Lynda McAfee & Patricia Leonardi |
| An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12 | Diane Medcalf |
| An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12 | Connie Wiesner |
| An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12 | Richard Miller |
| An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12 | Bob & Lucy Lasseter |
| An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12 | Susan Carson |
| An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12 | Fran Casselman |
| An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12 | Wil Selbrede |
| 6 spots left | |
| Relaxing Picnic and Paddle on Lake Wingra | Barbara Mortensen |
| Relaxing Picnic and Paddle on Lake Wingra | Brooke Maki-Catlin + 1 |
| Relaxing Picnic and Paddle on Lake Wingra | Richard & Lynn Scoby |
| Relaxing Picnic and Paddle on Lake Wingra | John & Nancy Webster |
| Relaxing Picnic and Paddle on Lake Wingra | Jim & Karen Jaeger |
| Travel Tips: Australia and New Zealand, June 13 | Dawn Daly + 1 |
| Travel Tips: Australia and New Zealand, June 13 | Gail & Rick Wirch |
| Travel Tips: Australia and New Zealand, June 13 | Pat & Lloyd Eagan |
| Travel Tips: Australia and New Zealand, June 13 | Barbara Mortensen |
| 1 spot left | |
| Wisconsin Tasting Party, October 17 | Susan Dinauer & Will Salvi |
| Wisconsin Tasting Party, October 17 | Hans & Susan Pigorsch |
| Wisconsin Tasting Party, October 17 | Jim & Karen Jaeger |
| Wisconsin Tasting Party, October 17 | Brian & Annette Helmer |
| Wisconsin Tasting Party, October 17 | Barbara Mortensen |
| Wisconsin Tasting Party, October 17 | Teresa Coffman |
| Kid's Kegger with Kelly and Janet, June 12 | Jay Roberts |
| Kid's Kegger with Kelly and Janet, June 12 | Danielle Wood |
| Kid's Kegger with Kelly and Janet, June 12 | Jodi Streicher-Bremer |
| Kid's Kegger with Kelly and Janet, June 12 | Kathy Adler |
| Kid's Kegger with Kelly and Janet, June 12 | Andrew Levi |
| Kid's Kegger with Kelly and Janet, June 12 | Tonya Prosser |
| Kid's Kegger with Kelly and Janet, June 12 | Mike McArdle |
| spots for 8 families | |
| Grumpy Troll Bike Ride | Brent & Dayle Haglund |
| Grumpy Troll Bike Ride | Jay Roberts + 1 |
| Grumpy Troll Bike Ride | Pat & Lloyd Eagan |
| Grumpy Troll Bike Ride | Kathy Luker |
| Grumpy Troll Bike Ride | Carol Spiegel |
| Grumpy Troll Bike Ride | Jim Jaeger |
| Northern Italian Dinner, September 18 | Nancy & John Webster |
| Northern Italian Dinner, September 18 | John & Nancy Woods |
| Northern Italian Dinner, September 18 | Richard & Lynn Scoby |
| Northern Italian Dinner, September 18 | Kathy Adler + 1 |
| Indian Dinner and Travel Log, November 6 | Nancy & John Webster |
| Indian Dinner and Travel Log, November 6 | Carolyn & Morris Waxler |
| Indian Dinner and Travel Log, November 6 | Gail & Rick Wirch |
| Indian Dinner and Travel Log, November 6 | David Zierath & Mary Jane Brummer |
| Wine, Conversation, and a Studio Visit, May 7 | Dick & Margy Walker |
| Wine, Conversation, and a Studio Visit, May 7 | Tad & Hannah Pinkerton |
| Wine, Conversation, and a Studio Visit, May 7 | Karen Rose Gredler + guest |
| Wine, Conversation, and a Studio Visit, May 7 | Peter & Patricia Eaton |
| Wine, Conversation, and a Studio Visit, May 7 | Nancy & Ken Ragland |
| Wine, Conversation, and a Studio Visit, May 7 | Donna Winter + guest |
| Bad Golf Outing with OK Food, May 22 | Peter Eaton |
| Bad Golf Outing with OK Food, May 22 | Bill Holden |
| Bad Golf Outing with OK Food, May 22 | Richard Scoby |
| Bad Golf Outing with OK Food, May 22 | Kurt Jacobsen |
| 100-Mile Dinner, June 12 | WITHDRAWN |
| Two Tickets to South Pacific, August 20, 21, or 22 | Karen Morris |
| Friendship Bracelet Making Party, July 18 | Alison Oberman + 1 |
| Friendship Bracelet Making Party, July 18 | Becky Hustad |
| Friendship Bracelet Making Party, July 18 | Erica Colmenares |
| Friendship Bracelet Making Party, July 18 | Janet Swanson |
| Friendship Bracelet Making Party, July 18 | Leslie Ross |
| Friendship Bracelet Making Party, July 18 | Pamela Magee |
| 3 spots left | |
| Dinner on the Porch | Lynda McAfee & Patricia Leonardi |
| Dinner on the Porch | Bob & Lucy Lasseter |
| Dinner on the Porch | Don & Lenore Sylvester |
| Dinner on the Porch | Allison Cooley & Jay Roberts |
| Dinner on the Porch | Nancy & John Webster |
| Dinner on the Porch | John Young & Gail Snowden |
| Dinner on the Porch | Priscilla & Jerry Thain |
| Dinner on the Porch | Kathy & Doug Adler |
| Brunch at the Blackhawk Country Club, Nov. 7 | Karen Gustafson +1 |
| Brunch at the Blackhawk Country Club , Nov. 7 | Brian Hellmer + 1 |
| Brunch at the Blackhawk Country Club, Dec. 5 | Barbara & Bobbie Johnson |
| Brunch at the Blackhawk Country Club, Dec. 5 | John & Nancy Woods |
| Bon Appétit: Dinner and a Movie, Nov 6 | Trudy Karlson + 1 |
| Bon Appétit: Dinner and a Movie, Nov 6 | Lee Hansen + 1 |
| Bon Appétit: Dinner and a Movie, Nov 6 | |
| Bon Appétit: Dinner and a Movie, Nov 6 | Kathy Luker |
| Bon Appétit: Dinner and a Movie, Nov 6 | Kevin Lynch |
| Bon Appétit: Dinner and a Movie, Nov 6 | Pamela Magee |
| First Official Green Roof Top Tour, June 19 | Nancy & John Webster |
| First Official Green Roof Top Tour, June 19 | Pat & Lloyd Eagan |
| First Official Green Roof Top Tour, June 19 | Lynda McAfee & Patricia Leonardi |
| First Official Green Roof Top Tour, June 19 | Allison Cooley & Jay Roberts |
| First Official Green Roof Top Tour, June 19 | Trudy Karlson |
| First Official Green Roof Top Tour, June 19 | Susan Carson |
| First Official Green Roof Top Tour, June 19 | Patricia Becker |
| First Official Green Roof Top Tour, June 19 | Carol Ferguson |
| First Official Green Roof Top Tour, June 19 | RAFFLE PRIZE-Julie Sumner + guest |
| 17 spots left | |
| Horse Immersion Afternoon | Gail Wirch |
| See Handcrafted WoodenBowls Made | Lynda McAfee & Patricia Leonardi |
| See Handcrafted WoodenBowls Made | Prudy Stewart |
| See Handcrafted WoodenBowls Made | Martin David |
| See Handcrafted WoodenBowls Made | Lee Hansen |
| See Handcrafted WoodenBowls Made | Bill Holden |
| See Handcrafted WoodenBowls Made | Hans & Susan Pigorsch |
| Sailboat Cruise on Lake Mendota | Dean Hessler |
| Fly Fishing Outing | Devin Hessler |
| Favorite Recipes for Fall Family Dinners | Gail & Rick Wirch |
| Favorite Recipes for Fall Family Dinners | Priscilla & Jerry Thain |
| Favorite Recipes for Fall Family Dinners | John & Nancy Woods |
| Favorite Recipes for Fall Family Dinners | Barbara Mortensen |
| Backyard Drive-In with “Life of Brian” | Mary Kay Aide + 3 guests |
| Backyard Drive-In with “Life of Brian” | Norma Standing + 1 |
| Backyard Drive-In with “Life of Brian” | Rick & Gail Wirch |
| Backyard Drive-In with “Life of Brian” | Hans & Susan Pigorsch |
| Backyard Drive-In with “Life of Brian” | Danielle Wood + 1 + kids |
| Backyard Drive-In with “Life of Brian” | Pam Olson + 1 + kids |
| Backyard Drive-In with “Life of Brian” | Emily Cusic |
| Backyard Drive-In with “Life of Brian” | Patricia Leonardi |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Sandra Pomponio + 3 |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Jay Roberts + 1 |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Joanna Thompson +1 |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Karen Rose Gredler |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Bob & Nancy Dott |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | J&J Tews |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Danielle Wood + 1 |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Don & Lenore Sylvester |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Rick & Gail Wirch |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | David Zierath & Mary Jane Brummer |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Barbara Pillinger |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Carol Spiegel |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Cathi Wiebrecht-Searer & Rick Searer |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Patricia Leonardi |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Francies Bicknell |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Nancy Kosseff |
| Chopin, Schubert, and Springtime! May 22 | Fran Casselman |
| 8 spots left | |
| Season Subscriptions for the Madison Ballet | RickWirch |
| Season Subscriptions for the Madison Ballet | Andrew Levi |
| An Evening of Bad Bowling with the Gutterball Girls | Ann Gullickson & Harry Carnes |
| An Evening of Bad Bowling with the Gutterball Girls | Kathy & Doug Adler |
| An Evening of Bad Bowling with the Gutterball Girls | Deb & Bill Holden |
| An Evening of Bad Bowling with the Gutterball Girls | Jim Jaeger |
| Football Tickets—UW Badgers vs. Austin Peay, Sept 25 | Dean Hessler |
| Wright and Like Architectural Tour, June 5 | Eliot Mason |
| English Country Dancing, Friday, May 14 @ FUS | Lynda McAfee |
| English Country Dancing, Friday, May 14 @ FUS | Patricia Leonardi |
| English Country Dancing, Friday, May 14 @ FUS | Diane Medcalf |
| English Country Dancing, Friday, May 14 @ FUS | Teresa Coffman |
| English Country Dancing, Friday, May 14 @ FUS | Karen Morris |
| English Country Dancing, Friday, May 14 @ FUS | Betsy Jacobs |
| English Country Dancing, Friday, May 14 @ FUS | Dayle Haglund |
| English Country Dancing, Friday, May 14 @ FUS | Brent Haglund |
| 16 spots left | |
| Sermon of your choice | Eric Sundquist |
| Sermon of your choice | Morris Waxler |
| Choose the Musical Theme for a Service by Dan | Gail Wirch |
| Choose a Sermon Topic for Karen | Brian Hellmer |
| Spend a week at the Yurt in the Sky - Big Island, Hawaii | Dick Walker |
| Vegan Dinner Delivered to Your Door | Eric Sundquist |
| Vocal Coaching Lesson | Eric Sundquist |
| Assistance with Medicare Drug D Decisions | Not sold |
| Beginner Knitting Lessons | Kay Frazier |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | David Huss |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | Ann Gullickson |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | Jean Tews |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | Mike May |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | Barbara Johnson |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | Abigail Swetz |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | Pam Olson |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | Nancy Woods |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | Sandra Pomponio |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | Karen Rose Gredler |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | Kelley Burd-Huss |
| Homemade Bread for a Month | Brian Hellmer |
| Introduction to Needlepoint | Patricia Becker |
| Up North Cabin Weekend | Dick Walker |
| Let your cares float away! | Tim Catlin |
| Let your cares float away! | Paula Evenson |
| Moe Bread | Kathy Adler |
| Strength Training you can do at home, April 28 | Angie Studnicka |
| Strength Training you can do at home, April 28 | Lee Hansen |
| Strength Training you can do at home, April 28 | Alison Oberman |
| Strength Training you can do at home, April 28 | Teresa Radamacher |
| Basket-making | Teresa Coffman |
| Basket-making | Brooke Maki-Catlin |
| UW football Season Parking | Deb Holden |
| UW football Season Parking | Sandra Pickhardt |
| 3 parking spots left | |
| Bicycle tune-up | Mike May |
| Fresh Egg Delivery | Mike May |
| One-hour Knitting Lesson | Julia Mason |
| CranioSacral Therapy Session | Diane Medcalf |
| Lee's Fabulous Dump-It Cake | Erica Colmenares |
| Lee's Fabulous Dump-It Cake | Carolyn Waxler |
| Lee's Fabulous Dump-It Cake | David Zierath |
| Lee's Fabulous Dump-It Cake | Karen Rose Gredler |
| Lee's Fabulous Dump-It Cake | Brian Hellmer |
| Lee's Fabulous Dump-It Cake | Pat Kallsen |
| Baked Lasagna | Mistaken bid |
| Baked Lasagna | Meg Cooper |
| 3-Layer Cake | Michaela Moy |
| 3-Layer Cake | Lee Hansen |
| Cabin on the WI River | Lisa Bauer |
| Business Ethics Consultation | Not sold |
| Energy and Environmental Assessment | Janna Lind |
| Energy and Environmental Assessment | Kurt Jacobsen |
| Exploring the Enneagram | Meg Cooper |
| Traditional Jazz Trio for Your Party | Bob Sorge |
| Airplane Ride for Two | John Young |
| Energy Healing Session with Mary Barham | Suzanne Shoff |
| Longarm Quilting for Your Top | Angie Studnicka |
| One-Hour Manual Therapy Session | Shelia Andersen |
| One-Hour Manual Therapy Session | Julia Mason |
| One-Hour Manual Therapy Session | Lucy Lasseter |
| One-Hour Manual Therapy Session | Meghan Hessler |
| One-Hour Manual Therapy Session | Hans Pigorsch |
| Babysitting | Oz Chen |
| Spa for Your Soul Women’s Retreat | Gail Wirch |
| Square Dance Calling, Instruction, and Music | Betsy Jacobs |
| Rented Mules | Barbara Pillinger |
| Fitzgerald Photography Standard Session | David Huss |
| Job Seeker Support Service | Erica Colmenares |
| 2 spots left | |
| Souper Lunches | Mike May |
| “Down the Hatch” Pies | Erica Colmenares |
| Two Hours of Resume Coaching | Susan Dinauer |
| Weekend in Beautiful Bayfield! | Betsy Hauser |
| Cookies of the Month | Jeff Wong |
| Brush up on your Spanish | Not sold |
| Musical Composition or Arrangement | Rick Wirch |
| Three Scrumptious Seasonal Fruit Pies | Susan Dinauer |
| Two Financial Portfolio Reviews | Donna Winter |
| Two Financial Portfolio Reviews | Janna Lind |
| RV holiday at Hartmann Creek | Sandy Eskrich |
| Coaching for the June 12th ACT | Not sold |
| Adult Martial Arts Classes for 1 year (1 class/week) | Not sold |
| Adult Martial Arts Classes for 1 year (2 classes/week) | Not sold |
| Man Servant | Patricia Becker |
| One-Hour Massages | Lisa Bauer |
| One-Hour Massages | Gail Wirch |
| Three Half-Hour Voice Lessons | Eric Sundquist |
| Long Autumn Weekend in Door County | Mary Kay Aide |
| Sweet Flavors of the Fjords | Karen Stanley |
| Sweet Flavors of the Fjords | Brent Haglund |
| Sweet Flavors of the Fjords | Pam Olson |
| Sweet Flavors of the Fjords | Joanna Tompson |
| Reiki Healing Sessions | Tim Catlin |
| Surprise Three-Layer Party Cake | Gail Wirch |
| Surprise Three-Layer Party Cake | Joe Murphy |
| Eagle River Getaway | Trudy Karlson |
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(A121a-c) Hand Knitted and Felted Purse
Sandi enjoys making purses so much that she decided to donate three purses (not just one) to Cabaret! largest purse/ Valued at $55 medium purse/ Valued at $15 smallest purse/ Valued at $8 Created and donated by Sandi Wysock(A152) Native American Wedding Vessel
Sadly, this item was damaged during transportation and cannot be sold.(A188) LL Bean Snow Shoes—Adult, Never Used
You’ll enjoy long winter walks in these snow shoes. This pair has never been used. 1 pair of snow shoes/ Valued at $50 Donated by Daniel and Ava Puser(A189) LL Bean Snow Shoes—Adult, Almost Brand New
Don’t let snow immobilize you. This pair of snow shoes are like new. 1 pair of snow shoes/ Valued at $50 Donated by Daniel and Ava Puser(A190) LL Bean Snow Shoes—Child, Slightly Used
Make snow shoeing a family activity. This slightly used pair is for a child up to about 60 pounds. 1 pair of snow shoes/ Valued at $25 Donated by Daniel and Ava Puser(A191) Stickley Dresser
The Stickley brothers burst into international prominence in the early 20th century. Their furniture is well-crafted and long-lasting. Our dresser is about 70 years old and still has its original hardware. It has never been stored, so no funky smells or damage to the finish except for typical wear due to age. 1 dresser/ Valued at $100 Donated by Daniel and Ava Puser(A192) Hand Knit Cape
Wear with flair this stunning multicolored, hand knit cape. It includes hues of scarlet, burgundy, turquoise, cobalt blue, deep and pale purple, flecked with green and gold. 1 cape/ Valued at $175/ Minimum bid $75. Created and donated by Carolyn Zahn-Waxler.(A193) Children’s Kitchen Aprons
These aprons are so cute, you’ll wish they came in adult sizes. Instead, they’ll make your little kitchen helpers feel all grown up! 9 aprons, 1 each to top 9 bidders/ Valued at $10 each Created and donated by Marilee ParfreyServices
(S213) Strength Training You Can Do at Home, April 28
Just to clarify, the top three bidders would all meet at Dick’s home from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. on April 28. It’s one joint lesson for three people, not three separate lessons.(S256) Surprise Three-Layer Party Cake
Order ahead and I’ll make you a delicious three-layer cake for a special family celebration that will feed 12 to 20 people! When cut, the cake has a checkerboard pattern (chocolate and vanilla or whatever two flavors you desire) with berry filling between the layers. The cream cheese frosting can be lemon, almond, or chocolate. I’ll make sure the presentation is festive. Please order the cake three weeks in advance and we’ll make arrangements for delivery. 2 cakes, 1 each to top 2 bidders/ Valued at $40 each/ Minimum bid $35 Donated by Susan Harvey(S257) Eagle River Getaway
I own a small 2-bedroom house on the 28 Chain of Lakes in Eagle River in northern Wisconsin. The house offers a pier, beach-like area for swimming, beautiful large yard with trees, and 100 ft of water front. Hiking and ski trails within 1/2 mile. We usually rent it for $200 for a weekend up to $1,000 for 7-week stay. Base your bid on the length of stay you’d like. We’ll figure out a mutually agreed upon time for your stay. See http://houseoneagleriverchain.com/ for more details. 1 getaway/ Valued at $200 to $1,000 Donated by Donna CangelosiEvents
(E337) 100-Mile Dinner, June 12
This event has been withdrawn from the auction.(E355) An Evening of English Country Dancing, Friday, May 14
Spend an evening doing English Country dances from 1600 through the Jane Austin era. No partner needed. Suitable for high school ages on up. All dances will be taught. We’ll dance to recorded music. Event takes place Friday evening, May 14, at FUS in the Courtyard Classrooms.. Capacity: 8–24 people/Valued at $10 per person/ Minimum bid $10 Donated by Joanna ThompsonRaffle Prizes
You can purchase raffle tickets tonight and after services this weekend. 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. Drawing will be held Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at FUS. You do not need to be present to win. Winners will get to choose prizes in the order that their name was drawn.FUS Parking Space
Win your own parking space for weekend services for one year.First Official Green Roof Top Tour, June 19
Win two spots to a tour of the top of the sedum roof at FUS. David Weber will provide us with insights and stories about this glorious green feature. A wine and cheese party will follow the tour. The event takes place, Saturday June 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. Two 30-minute tours will occur from 4–5 p.m. 15 guests may be on the roof at one time. Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for climbing a ladder and walking among the varieties of sedum. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate in this event. Rain date to be determined later, if necessary. Valued at $70 (Donated by the Board of Trustees at First Unitarian Society)Handcrafted Natural Edge Cherry Bowl
This cherry bowl is 8 3/4" W by 3 1/4" H. Numbered and signed by the turner. Valued at $60 (Created and donated by Tad Pinkerton)Scrappy Quilted Wall Hanging
With a view toward celebrating spring, I’ve created a quilted wall hanging of numerous earthy greens and flowery pastels, using the old-fashioned log cabin pattern. Could also be used for a table cover. Size: approximately 35" x 35". Valued at $80 (Created and donated by Sherry Brenner)Porchlight Products Gift Basket
An assortment of high quality jams, jellies, and sauces made from local produce by Porchlight clients and sold in several local retail establishments. Porchlight provides emergency shelter, affordable housing, and job training services to Madison’s homeless population. Valued at $60 (Donated by Bruce Meredith and Mary Niederehe)Live Auction Items
These items will be auctioned off live starting at 9 p.m.(S250) Man Servant
Need it done? I’ll do it for four hours. “It” includes, but is not limited to repair lamps & light fixtures, make minor furniture repairs, hang pictures and mirrors, organize garage or storage area, iron clothes and table cloths. We’ll arrange a mutually acceptable time in spring or fall 2010. Valued at $200 (Donated by Morris Waxler)(E306) Lion King at the Overture—6th Row, April 30
Two SIXTH ROW tickets to see Disney’s The Lion King at Madison’s Overture Center on Friday, April 30, 2010. These amazing seats will allow you and a friend to fully enjoy the costumes, music, and performance! Please note that the show is only TWO WEEKS from the date of Cabaret. Valued at $170 for the pair (Donated by Brian and Annette Hellmer)(S210) “Up North” Minocqua Cabin Weekend
Enjoy a 3-day weekend up north during your favorite season. Our 2,000 sq ft cabin resides on a 300-acre lake and can be used year round. In summer, enjoy kayaking or swimming. Spring and fall are great for hiking. In winter, go cross-country skiing on 75 km of groomed trails at the Minocqua Winter Park. The cabin has 2 bedrooms, loft, deck, and fireplace. It can sleep up to 10 people. Dates to be arranged between winner and us and used within one year of purchase. Valued at $1,000/ Minimum bid $300 (Donated by Kathy Oriel and Ellen Hartenbach)(S200) Sermon of Your Choice by Michael
Enjoy a complimentary lunch with Trina and Michael Schuler, the Parish Minister of FUS, where we’ll discuss your own topic for a sermon in the next year! Valued at $350/ Minimum bid $150 (Donated by Michael Schuler)(S253) Long Autumn Weekend in Door County
Enjoy a long October or November weekend in our spacious, year-round vacation home in Door County on 16 wooded acres near Lake Michigan. Walk or bike to beach and Whitefish Dunes Park. The house sleeps 8–10 people and has two bathrooms, a large deck overlooking the gardens, a pond, and a stone fire pit. We’ll arrange a mutually agreeable weekend in October or November 2010. No smoking or pets please. Valued at $375–500/ Minimum bid $350 (Donated by Carolyn and Morris Waxler)(E300) Swedish Holiday Feast with the Gustafsons, December 12
Karen and John Gustafson have taken a new interest in their Swedish heritage, including cooking. Come share a Swedish Holiday Feast complete with “glug” and pickled herring! Event takes place December 12, 2010. We’ll auction off three pairs of seats. Valued at $70 for each pair of seats/ Minimum bid $50 per pair (Donated by Karen and John Gustafson)Last Revised: 3/21/10
ARTICLES
(A100) Handcrafted Writing Desk
Curly maple desk with 2 drawers, 24" x 42" x 30". Greg is the wonderful craftsman who made the pulpit and the two tables in the FUS Atrium.
1 desk/ Valued at $700
Created and donated by Greg Ericson
(A101) Framed Print by Connie Glowacki
“Iris Trilogy” 12" x 16" print by Wisconsin watercolorist Connie Glowacki. Framed size is 18" x 22 1/2", triple matted. Connie has said of her work, “My goal in drawing and painting is to transport the viewer of my work to a special time and place, a place of beauty and special insight, which is often fleeting because of the changing effects of light.”
1 framed print/ Valued at $150/ Minimum bid $50
Donated by Janet Bohn
(A102) Food Haulers Apron
Take a bit of FUS back to your kitchen! This apron is just like the ones worn by the Food Haulers, amazing FUS volunteers who prepare and serve delicious food at many FUS events--same FUS colors and logo.
1 apron/ Valued at $25
Donated by Gail Snowden
(A103) “Late March” by Lee Weiss
Photolithograph of an original watercolor by artist and FUS member Lee Weiss. The print image is 18" x 27". Find out more about Lee’s work at www.leeweiss.com. If you love this print, you won’t want to miss a chance to visit with Lee in her studio. See auction event E335.
1 print/ Valued at $75
Created and donated by Lee Weiss
(A104) Decorative Copper Tray
Handcrafted copper Mexican tray, 16" round.
1 copper tray/ Valued at $50
Donated by Ann Ostrom
(A105) Writer’s Basket
Joyce and Lorna have assembled a unique collection of items to inspire the mind, body, and spirit of the writer: a hand-knit shawl, a selection of books on writing and journaling, three hand-bound journals/sketchbooks, a handmade box filled with soothing teas, a pottery mug, a meditative CD, a gently-used Waterman fountain pen (with a bottle of ink), all contained in a large, handmade basket.
1 basket of items/ Valued at $175/ Minimum bid $75
Donated by Joyce Carey and Lorna Aaronson
(A106) 14K Rose-Gold Earrings
Beverly Hills rose-gold earrings shaped like roses. They’re in their original box.
1 pair of earrings/ Valued at $50
Donated by Ann Smiley
(A107) Women’s Figure Skates
White skates, practically brand new, only worn twice. They are women’s size 7.
1 pair of skates/ Valued at $100/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by Erin Glueck
(A108) Framed and Matted Monet Print
Print of Monet’s waterlilies in lilac tones. Double-matted in shades of lilac. Frame is gold,
33 3/4" inches by 31".
1 framed print/ Value $50/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by Joan Heitman
(A109) The Redesign of Tomorrowland by Bert
Science Fiction (or is it?):
The world of tomorrow exists today, but only for those who can spot the true experts. . . . And never before in human history has it been so crucial to spot these experts sooner rather than later. You see, progress is accelerating—our technological advance is rocketing toward a flashpoint of alarming and breathtaking change. People need to recognize what is happening and take action before it’s too late. . . . But can they? A legion of false experts stand in their way.
1 book/ Valued at $10/ Minimum bid $4
Written and donated by Bert
(A110) Mitsubishi Video Projector—Model SL 1U
In very good condition
1 video projector/ Valued at $450/ Minimum bid $195
Donated by Jose Rodriguez
(A111) Dreaming of Desserts Decorative Tin
This Tastefully Simple gift package contains the makings for decadent desserts—Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix, Creamy Caramel Sauce, and Truffle Fudge Brownie Mix plus a decorative tin.
1 tin with dessert mixes/ Valued at $40
Donated by Judi Niermann
(A112) “Sundown (Silence of Mind)”
This is a two-color (red and black with white highlights) woodcut print from an edition of 10.
In a black ground setting amid a solemn red sunset, a solitary, exhausted farmer rests his arm on a post, after a long, hard day. His long, emaciated figure reveals the influence of famous American scene artist (and former US Senator) Thomas Hart Benton and perhaps cartoonist R. Crumb. However, Benton rarely if ever worked in wood block prints, lithography being his primary printmaking medium. He’s best known as a painter as the contemporary of Grant Wood and John Steuart Curry and the artistic mentor of Jackson Pollock. So “Sundown” is an utterly distinctive work that speaks to the plight of today’s small farmer. I previously donated one of the prints to a Public TV auction in Milwaukee and it sold after vigorous bidding. The large, framed and beige-matted print image is 17 1/2" by 11 3/8".
Though I’ve revived my output as an artist in the last few years, I’m better known as the former arts writer for The Capital Times (1989-2008).
1 print/ Valued at $400/ Minimum bid $350
Created and donated by Kevin Lynch
(A113) Handcrafted Chalice Necklace
A handcrafted chalice necklace from Sandee’s Flights of Fancee. An eclectic mix of stone, shell, and silver beads. This would be the perfect accessory to take to General Assembly!
1 necklace/ Valued at $50/ Minimum bid $25
Created and donated by Sandra Pomponio
(A114) Handcrafted Divided Box
This handmade divided box measures 6" x8 1/2" and is suitable for a variety of purposes. It features two removable trays, and can be used for jewelry, collections, or any other small three-dimensional objects. The cover paper is a traditional Japanese design. Learn more about Lorna’s artwork at www.inward-bound.us.
1 box/ Valued at $60/ Minimum bid $20
Created and donated by Lorna Aaronson
(A115a–c) Lined Journals with Handcrafted Covers
If you’re fond of the color purple, you’ll love these books! The covers of these three lined journals are made with paste-paper, a technique developed by the Single Moravian Sisters of Herrnhut (Germany)in the mid 1600’s. The development of the Gutenberg Press in the mid-1400’s made it possible to print books with greater ease and efficiency. The sisters helped to support their community by selling their paste papers to publishers for covering books and pamphlets. Each cover represents a different method of decoration: combing, brushing, and stippling. Learn more about Lorna’s artwork at www.inward-bound.us.
Values for journals varies by size: $22, $18, $12 respectively.
1 journal each to top 3 bidders/ Minimum bid $8
Created and donated by Lorna Aaronson
(A116) Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln,
Abridged Book on CD
This biography by noted presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin focuses on Lincoln was able to turn his campaign rivals into valued members of his cabinet and lead the nation through one of its darkest periods. This abridged book on 8 CDs is narrated by Richard Thomas. CDs were only played once.
1 set of 8 CDs/ Valued at $25
Donated by Angie Studnicka
(A117) “Rankin’s Barn,” Original Watercolor
Original framed watercolor depicting a winter scene of a barn on a sunny day. 14" x 17".
1 painting/ Valued at $250/ Minimum bid $150
Created and donated by Cece Bolyard
(A118) Japanese Woodblock Print of Two Tigers
Framed numbered print (298/300), 21 1/2" x 23", by Toshijiro (Nenjiro) Inagaki (19021963). It shows two tigers on heavy cream wove paper. Includes the artist’s seal and publisher’s name (Mikumo) signed in pencil. Inagaki became known as a designer of stencil patterns for fine kimonos. In the 1950s, he designed multicolor hanga printed from single woodblocks at Mikumo Mokuhansha in Kyoto. In 1962, he was designated as an Intangible Cultural Property (National Living Treasure) for his fabric stencils.
1 framed print/ Valued at $150
Donated by Jean and John Tews
(A119) Chocolate Chip Caramel Cheesecakes
Come to Cabaret and go home with a cheesecake! This scrumptious dessert includes chocolate chips, pecans, caramel, low-fat cream cheese, three eggs, and a graham cracker crust. I’ll make 2 cakes the day of Cabaret and we’ll keep them refrigerated until it is time for bidding.
2 cakes, 1 each to top 2 bidders/ Valued at $26 each
Created and donated by Anthony Reeves
(A120) Trek Bike with Accessories
Trek 7300 bike, ladies bike helmet, rack, wireless computer, and floor pump. The bike is in almost new condition, ridden less than a dozen times. For more details on this type of bike, see www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/bike_path/hybrid/7300wsd/
1 bike package/ Valued at $800/ Minimum bid $400
Donated by Judith Miller
(A121) Handknitted and Felted Purse
Knit in 100% wool and then felted and lined. Each purse I create is unique.
1 purse/ Valued at $55
Created and donated by Sandi Wysock
(A122) Sundance Theatre Gift Card
Love foreign films and independent cinema? This gift card, worth $100, will provide you with several evenings of great movie-watching at the Sundance Theatre, located in the Hilldale Mall on University Avenue close to FUS. The card can be used to purchase tickets, food, and beverages.
1 gift card/ Valued at $100/ Minimum bid $75
Donated by Joy and Alan Knox
(A123) Handknit Boiled-Wool Bag
This one-of-a-kind handknit (by me) boiled-wool bag is lavender and pink, approximately 14" x 12" x 6" in dimension, with a flap and button closure and wide shoulder straps.
1 purse/ Value $80/ Minimum bid $20
Created and donated by Susan Millar
(A124) Fun Little Sailboat!
Are you thinking about summer and sailing on one of Wisconsin’s lakes? This Laser-lookalike, small sailboat could be perfect for you! It’s a 1990 Barnett 1400 made in Green Lake WI, length 13 ft 10 in., beam 53 in., fiberglass hull weight 140 pounds, sail area 75 sq. ft, two-part aluminum mast. For one or two people. Boat and sail in excellent condition. Includes a Seitech launching dolly and a tarp. Easy to launch and easy to store. For a photo and more specific information about a Barnett 1400: http://www.northernlakesailboats.com/pages/1400/1400information.html.
1 sailboat/ Valued at $1,250/ Minimum bid $500
Donated by Kurt and Kim Stege, Ken and Nancy Ragland
(A125) Embroidered Journal
The interior of this handmade book is made of blank cream handmade linen paper and the binding is hand sewn over linen tape. The exterior is velvet with a split-stitch embroidered design in silk over binders board.
1 journal/ Valued at $100-200/ Minimum bid $50
Donated by Sara Andrews
(A126) Handknit Lavendar Blanket
I didn’t make this beautiful blanket, but I wish I had! Since my furry friends tend to snack on handmade items like this, it needs to find a forever home where it can be loved and appreciated. If you bid the highest, it’s yours to take home from Cabaret!
1 blanket/ Value not declared
Donated by Kate Cronin
(A127a–d) Four Sets of CDs
I’ve grouped these CDs into four sets: Familiar Classical, Less Familiar Classical, Adventuresome Classical, and Pop/Jazz/Classical Crossover. Pick the set that suits you best. All of them will provide you hours of listening enjoyment!
4 sets of CDs, 1 each to top 4 bidders/ Valued at $150 per set
Donated by John Kruse
(A128) Get Shrunk While Jogging!
From Audio Digest Psychiatry—172 lectures on 86 audio cassettes. They were created for mental health professionals and students, but are very interesting for anyone.
1 set of audio cassettes/ Valued at $100/ Minimum bid $20
Donated by Roger Chapman
(A129) McKinley Explorer Electric Train & Track
NEW—Bachmann’s McKinley Explorer Train set includes: EMD GP40 Diesel Locomotive with Operating Headlight, 4 Full VISTA-DOME Passenger Cars w/E-Z Mate Couplers, 63" x 45" Oval of E-Z Track, UL Listed Power Pack, Illustrated Manual, and Lifetime Limited Warranty. Train box has never been opened—all parts are new & never have been used.
1 train & track set/ Valued at $200/ Minimum bid $50
Donated by Pat and Jim Kallsen
(A130a–c) Basket of Jam, Jelly, and Preserves
Each basket contains four different 8-ounce jars of jam, jelly, conserve, marmalade, and/or preserves, made especially for you at peak fruit season by the Jelly Fairy. She has been busy this year going to orchards, bartering with green-thumbed friends, and foraging for the best fruits so that Cabaret bidders will get great spreads for their morning bagels and croissants!
3 baskets, 1 each to top 3 bidders/ Valued at $25 each
Donated by Stephanie Lent
(A131) Multi-Colored Handknit Hat, Bag, & Shawl
This ready-to-wear item is a riot of color and ribbons. It’s in beautiful purples, blues and greens. I won a kit to make it at Cabaret last year and challenged myself to finish it in time to donate the finished product! I made it. If it doesn't sell, I’d be delighted to keep it, but many folks at the leadership retreat were commenting on the pretty colors, so just maybe it may make some money for FUS!
1 wild and funky set/ Valued at $100/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by Lloyd Eagan
(A132) Framed Original Photograph
John’s donated several of his original photographs over the years for Cabaret. This year’s subject is still to be determined.
1 framed photograph/ Valued at $100/ Minimum bid $65
Created and donated by John Woods
(A133) Notecards with Original Photographs
John took the photographs for these notecards. Eight cards per set.
3 sets of notecards, 1 each to top 3 bidders/ Valued at $12 per set/ Minimum bid $6
Donated by John Woods
(A134a–f) Meeting House Tea Candle Holders
Take a piece of the Meeting House home with you! These candle holders were crafted from limestone scraps salvaged from the Lower Meeting House.
6 candle holders, 1 each to top 6 bidders/ Valued at $25
Donated by Dave Weber
(A135) Six Pack of Pickles
Six one-pint jars of pickles, relishes, and salsa (medium hot). All homemade by the Jelly Fairy with vegetables picked at their peak season. The relishes are very old family recipes. One jar each of kosher dill spears, pickled beets, lime cucumbers, Pottsville relish, Aunt Hat's relish, and red salsa.
1 set of 6 jars to the top bidder/ Valued at $30
Donated by Stephanie Lent
(A136) Box of Sunshine!
The Jelly Fairy strikes again! This box contains 12—you got it, an even dozen!—half-pint jars of jams, jellies, marmalade, and conserve, each one different. The Jelly Fairy was busy this past year making all sorts of goodies as the fruits came into season and knows you will enjoy this delicious treat. (She uses only pure cane sugar in her preserving.)
1 box of sunshine/ Valued at $60
Donated by Stephanie Lent
(A137) Basket of Books from the Book Table and Beyond
Like to cozy up with a good book and cup of hot tea? This basket is for you! It includes When Jesus Became God, Constantine’s Sword, In Nature’s Honor, The Shelter of Each Other, The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court, Beautiful Ghosts (a murder mystery deep in the culture of Buddhist Tibet that has been taken over by the Chinese), and Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet (Japanese-Americans and Chinese-Americans during WWII in Seattle). Also includes tea, teapot and teacup. Books look new but some were gently read.
1 book-lovers basket/ Valued at $114
Donated by Gail Snowden
(A138) Sony DVD Recorder (New in Box)
Never opened Sony RDR—GX355 was an award from work that I can’t use. Line recording from cable or satellite. (To record TV programming, a separate cable, satellite or off-air tuner with audio/video output is required.) Multi-DVD compatible. One-touch dubbing to record your DV/Digital 8 tape on DVD through i.LINK easily, preserve your VHS tapes on DVD discs. One cable connection & HDTV-level high-resolution video output. Digital image and digital music playback. Multi-brand TV remote control.
1 DVD recorder/ Valued at $150
Donated by Meg Cooper
(A139) Pasta Dinners
Is there anything better for dinner than pasta? Each box contains 10 packages of organic penne pasta and a 10-ounce bag of Italian herbs.
2 boxes, 1 each for top 2 bidders/Valued at $30 each
Donated by Liz Wessel
(A140) Cock-a-Doodle Pasta Bowls
6 pasta bowls and one large serving dish for your favorite linguine, fettucine, or penne. Painted with beautiful rooster images, each bowl is different. This gala assortment makes pasta partying really fun! [If you’re a true pasta lover, bid on these bowls and the box of pasta (item A139). Yum!]
1 set of pasta dishes/ Valued at $45
Donated by Liz Humphries
(A141) Large Teak Clock
This beautiful old clock once hung in a Lutheran church in the Wisconsin countryside. It looks antique, but owner thinks it isn’t. It needs repair to make it work again and chimes when working.
1 clock/ Value not declared
Donated by Liz Humphries
(A142) 65-Year-Old Hand-Stitched Quilt
My grandmother made this quilt. It’s been used and well-loved for years. I’d like it to find a new home now with someone who appreciates things that have a few years on them.
1 quilt/ Valued at $50
Donated by Kay Gabriel
(A143) Homemade Fudge with Walnuts
Connie’s fudge is fabulous! Take some home with you! Each container is about a pound of fudge.
10 containers of fudge, 1 each to top 10 bidders/ Valued at $10 each/ Minimum bid $8
Donated by Connie Wiesner
(A144) Porchlight Products Gift Basket
An assortment of high quality jams, jellies, and sauces made from local produce by Porchlight clients and sold in several local retail establishments. Porchlight is comprised of an emergency shelter for men and Safe Haven, which provides housing and services to men and women with severe mental illnesses.
1 gift basket/ Valued at $60
Donated by Bruce Meredith and Mary Niederehe
SERVICES
Some services go to just 1 top bidder. For other services, such as classes, multiple winners are possible. Be sure to check description of quantity or capacity.(S200) Sermon of Your Choice by Michael
Enjoy a complimentary lunch with Trina and Michael Schuler, the Parish Minister of FUS, where we’ll discuss your own topic for a sermon in the next year!
2 sermons, 1 each to top 2 bidders, plus lunch/ Valued at $350 per sermon/ Minimum bid $150
Donated by Michael Schuler
(S201) Choose the Musical Theme for a Service by Dan
Is there music that moves your spirit that you’d like to share with the congregation? Now’s your chance! Enjoy lunch with Music Director Dan Broner to choose a musical theme or selections for a service. It could be choral or instrumental.
Choice for 1 service / Valued at $350
Donated by Dan Broner
(S202) Choose a Sermon Topic for Karen
Have a great idea for a sermon topic that you’d like Karen to address? She’ll deliver it sometime in 2010–2011.
1 sermon/ Valued at $350
Donated by Karen Gustafson
(S203) Spend a week at the Yurt in the Sky on Big Island, Hawaii
What is a yurt? Picture a 700 sq foot Mongolian tent with lots of windows, French doors out to the deck, a small private bedroom, an attached bathroom with hot shower and flush toilet, a kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, propane stove—all “off the grid.” Oh, and from the deck you see 150 degrees of Ocean and spectacular stars. Sleeps 2–4 people.
Where is it? On the sunny south-west side of the Big Island of Hawaii about 1 hr 15 min from the Kona Airport, close to Ocean View—but up the volcano at a cool 4,500 ft. Within 35 beautiful miles is Volcanoes National Park, The Place of Refuge, great snorkeling at Hanaunau Bay, and the Nechung Buddhist Retreat Center.
Stay 1 week any time of the year, depending on vacancies. Go to www.VRBO.com/258300 to view calendar for available dates and then contact Marilyn to arrange times. The website also shows amazing views inside and outside the yurt and gives more details about the area.
1 Hawaiian getaway/ Valued at $400/ Minimum bid $200
Donated by Marilyn Carien
(S204) Vegan Dinner Delivered to Your Door
I’ll prepare a vegan dinner, including dessert, for you and 3 others, and deliver it to your house. Delivery must be within 10 miles of Madison.
Dinner for 4 to top bidder/ Valued at $80
Created and donated by Tammy Raduege
(S205) Vocal Coaching Lessons
Heather will provide 2 half-hour lessons. She is the director of the children’s and youth choirs at FUS.
1 set of 2 lessons to top bidder/ Valued at $50
Donated by Heather Thorpe
(S206) Assistance with Medicare Drug D Decisions
Individuals who are eligible for Medicare need to enroll in the Medicare Drug D program and pay a premium determined by the specific insurance program they select. A multitude of drug program offerings are now available and choosing which program is best is not an easy task for many individuals. If you are a new Medicare participant or thinking of changing your current drug program, I can help you compare plans. I am a retired certified financial planner and I volunteered with the Wisconsin Coalition for Aging this past year to assist individuals with their drug plan choice. I will use the Medicare drug comparison software to provide this service.
1 drug plan comparison to top bidder/ Valued at $50
Donated by Dar Hansen
(S207) Beginner Knitting Lesson
Want to learn how to knit your own items? Spend an hour with Stacy at a coffeeshop and she will teach you with her tested, beginner strategies. You will leave with the basic skills to make your own potholders, scarves, baby blankets and more. Lesson comes with one set of knitting needles and a skein of yarn.
1 lesson to top bidder plus needles and yarn/ Valued at $20/ Minimum bid $20
Donated by Stacy Harbaugh
(S208) Homemade Bread for a Month
Why buy bread at a store when you can have fresh homemade bread delivered to you! I’ll provide the top 12 bidders with a loaf of bread once a week for a month. We’ll talk about which flavors you’d like (or I can surprise you). We’ll also work out mutually agreeable drop-off times; some flexibility with delivery may be needed. Patricia & Lynda won Roz’s bread last January and guarantee its deliciousness!
12 sets of 4 loaves, 1 set each to top 12 bidders/ Valued at $20 per set of 4 loaves
Created and donated by Rosalind Woodward
(S209) Introduction to Needlepoint
Don’t do needlepoint but would like to learn? We’ll begin with a simple design and stitches. I’ll provide canvas and yarn. It’ll be fun!
1 lesson plus canvas and yarn/ Valued at $40
Donated by Coe Williams
(S210) “Up North” Minocqua Cabin Weekend
Enjoy a 3-day weekend up north during your favorite season. Our 2,000-sq-ft. cabin resides on a 300-acre lake and can be used year round. In summer, enjoy kayaking or swimming. Spring and fall are great times for hiking. In winter, go cross-country skiing on 75 km of groomed trails at the Minocqua Winter Park. The cabin has 2 bedrooms, loft, deck, and fireplace. It can sleep up to 10 people. Dates to be arranged between winner and us and used within one year of purchase.
1 Minocqua getaway/ Valued at $1,000/ Minimum bid $300
Donated by Kathy Oriel and Ellen Hartenbach
(S211) Let Your Cares Float Away
Spend an hour floating in a floatation tank and enjoy complete mental and physical relaxation. The tank (also known as an isolation tank or sensory deprivation tank) is a bit larger than a twin-sized bed and about chest high. You float in about 10 inches of water with lots of Epsom salts in it, giving you the weightless sensation of an astronaut in space. A small door can be left open or shut to block out noise and light. Floatation tanks promote total calm, relieve stress and aches, improve sleep, intensify all of your senses, and expand your awareness. Perfect for meditation. Go to www.samadhitank.com for more information. Available sometime after May 1st.
2 one-hour sessions, 1 each to top 2 bidders/ Valued at $40 per session/ Minimum bid $35 per session
Donated by John Cotter
(S212) Moe Bread
Make bread with Morris. Old fashion rye, French, or multigrain from scratch by hand. Beat it, knead it, and eat it. Sip some great wine while the dough rises. Watch out! The rye bread is best if it rises for 3 or 4 days. Sip slowly. Schedule bread making at the convenience of the donor and the winning bidder.
1 bread-making session to top bidder/ Value $30/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by Morris Waxler
(S213) Strength Training You Can Do At Home, April 28
Learn how to do strength training with a tube (rubber rope). You can do this at home or on the road.
Dick Goldberg has had 3 trainers over 20 years and will take you through a workout using rubber ropes (loaners will be provided). He will give you a handout developed by a trainer to work all major muscles with tubes, utilizing “super slows”(learned from his present trainer) to make the work-out most effective and safer. Begin at any age or fitness level. The work out is approximately 20 minutes.
If you want to continue after this exposure, you can buy these tubes at local sports stores. Lesson to be held April 28 from 4:00–5:15 p.m. at my home, about 1 mile from FUS.
3 lessons, 1 each to top 3 bidders/ Valued at $15
Donated by Dick Goldberg
(S214) Basket Making
Looking to learn a new, unusual skill? Why not try basket making? I’ll provide four 2-hr lessons to 2 individuals plus the materials needed for each person to make a basket. Class times will be mutually agreed upon by both winners and me.
1 set of lessons each to top 2 bidders plus materials/ Valued at $125 per person/ Minimum bid $75
Donated by Judy Thorpe
(S215) UW Football Season Parking
Park in our driveway 2 blocks west of Camp Randall on Hoyt St. Drivers retain their own keys and negotiate departure time (sometimes we are away from home).
5 parking spaces, 1 each to top 5 bidders/ Valued at $75 per parking space/ Minimum bid $50
Donated by John and Nancy Webster
(S216) Bicycle Tune-Up
Let’s get your bike ready for the road! I’ll examine your bike and perform necessary maintenance, such as chain, tires, derailleurs, etc. I’ll provide parts up to $10. If more parts are necessary, I’ll contact you. Winner will deliver bike to my home in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood.
1 tune-up to top bidder/ Valued at $100/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by Eric Sundquist
(S217) Fresh Egg Delivery
I’ll provide 1 dozen brown eggs each week for 2 months, 8 dozen eggs total. My hens are free range. I’ll deliver eggs to FUS between Sunday services. Delivery starts right away.
2 months of weekly egg deliveries to top bidder/ Valued at $20 total/ Minimum bid $15
Donated by Melinda Carr
(S218) 1-Hour Knitting Lesson
Don’t know how to knit but would like to learn? Let’s spend an hour together and we’ll cover the basics. A beginning knitter of any age is welcomed. I can lend you needles for the lesson and provide some yarn.
1 lesson to top bidder/ Valued at $40
Donated by Melinda Carr
(S219) CranioSacral Therapy Session
The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face, and mouth, which make up the cranium, down to the sacrum, or tailbone area. Gentle and precise placement of hands on the head, neck, and body encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate the negative effects of stress on your central nervous system. You also benefit from better overall health and resistance to disease. For more information, go to www.amazingtherapy.com. I’ll provide a gift certificate good for one session.
Gift certificate for 1 session to top bidder/ Valued at $70
Donated by Dawn Papke
(S220) Lee’s Fabulous Dump-It Cakes Made Just for You!
6 top bidders will be the fortunate recipients of Lee’s marvelous baking skills. Those who serve on FUS committees with Lee can attest to the yumminess of his dump-it cakes. Check out the rave reviews below. Winners should notify Lee 4–5 days in advance of desired date for cake and he will have it available for pick up by 11 am at his house in Shorewood Hills.
“Delightfully delicious! Great for family gatherings!” Nancy and John Webster
“Awesomely scrumptious!” Susan Koenig
“What a wonderful dessert to share with dinner guests!” Dick Goldberg & Lisa Munro
“We LOVED it!” Karen Holden
6 cakes, 1 each to top 6 bidders/ Valued at $25 each
Created and donated by Lee Hansen
(S221) Baked Lasagnas
Jennifer Gaber, owner of Nutshell Catering, will prepare two baked lasagnas, 1 each for top 2 bidders. Jen specializes in using local, seasonal, and organic ingredients. Each lasagna serves up to 8 people. Winners need arrange the date for their lasagna at least one week in advance. Find out more about Jennifer at www.facebook.com/nutshellcatering or www.nutshellcatering.wordpress.com.
2 lasagnas, 1 each to top 2 bidders/ Valued at $30 each
Created and donated by Jennifer Gaber
(S222) 3-Layer Cakes
Have a birthday coming up or a special event? Let Jennifer Gaber provide a sweet ending to your special evening! Jennifer, owner of Nutshell Catering, will provide two 3-layer cakes, 1 each for top 2 bidders. She specializes in using local, seasonal, and organic ingredients. Winning bidders should arrange a date for their cake one week in advance. Find out more about Jennifer at www.facebook.com/nutshellcatering or www.nutshellcatering.wordpress.com.
2 cakes, 1 each to top 2 bidders/ Valued at $30 each
Created and donated by Jennifer Gaber
(S223) Cabin on Wisconsin River
It’s not immaculate and appreciates the handyperson who can occasionally “tweak,” but magical non-the-less. Near Spring Green, world-class golfing/dining or the charming local 9 hole course and a burger at the General Store. American Players Theatre and Taliesen are within 8 miles. Even better, stay home and enjoy eagles, sandhills, hawks, coyotes, owls, fishing, biking, hiking while grilling on the open campfire on the tripod grill with organic delights from Black Earth Meats. Local Lake Louie Brewery ale available at the “Firm Worm” (yes, you read that right). A screened porch, hammock, volleyball, bocci are on-site and we’re about 400 yards from the Arena boat landing for easy access canoeing. Spectacular sun/moon sets...depending on weather and the moon cycles. The cabin sleeps 2 people comfortably. There is a pull-out couch could sleep 2 children. All sleep in same windowed porch area. Any three-day weekend, Fri–Sun or Sat–Mon. No smoking please. Pets are OK.
Donated by Kim Starr-Shutter
1 getaway/ Valued at $300/ Minimum bid $100
(S224) Business Ethics Consultation
One hour confidential consultation on any business ethics organizational issue you would like to discuss: managing people, office politics, reward systems, dealing with stakeholders, or any topic in my latest book Essentials of Business Ethics: Creating an Organization of High Integrity and Superior Performance (John Wiley & Sons, 2009).
1 consultation/ Valued at $100/ Minimum bid $40
Donated by Denis Collins
(S225) Energy and Environmental Assessment
We’ll do an energy and environmental assessment on your home or business to save money and resources and reduce pollution. Learn more at www. betterenvironmentalsolutions.com.
2 assessments, 1 each to top 2 bidders/ Valued at $300 per assessment/ Minimum bid $50
Donated by Brett Hulsey
(S226) Exploring the Enneagram
Have you heard about the Enneagram and want to learn more about it? Here’s your chance to find out more about your personality, your spiritual and practical gifts, how you organize your perceptions, how to work through your challenges, what you have to offer the world, and what you can do to nurture your personal growth. I will conduct an interview that will help you discern which of the nine Enneagram types is your home. You will receive a copy of a delightful and helpful book, The Enneagram Made Easy, (an $18 value) and be offered strategies for self-development. We’ll arrange a mutually agreeable time together.
1 Enneagram exploration/ Valued at $75/ Minimum bid $50
Donated by Kim Stege
(S227) Traditional Jazz Trio for Your Party
Two Unitarians and one Methodist will play at your picnic, party, reunion, hospital setting, or romantic tryst for about an hour (but we could stretch it). Be ready to tap your feet while you listen to favorite jazz tunes from the past—tunes such as “Ain’t She Sweet,” “Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey,” or “Sentimental Journey.” Jim O’Brien, who wrote Confessions of a ’Sixties Priest, will do magic with his clarinet improvisations. Norm Beachley, the Methodist and a former University of Wisconsin engineering professor, will swing on the piano. And Marilyn Carien, a long-haired double bass player, will smile and keep the beat rolling. We’ll play for 2 to 50 people. You can choose the dates and check with us. We’re pretty flexible.
1 performance/ Valued at $150/ Minimum bid $50
Donated by Marilyn Carien, Jim O’Brien, and Norm Beachley
(S228) Airplane Ride for Two
Take an airplane ride for you and a friend in a four-seater Cessna! The ride will last 45 minutes or so, leaving and returning to Morey Field in Middleton. Experienced pilot will provide the “bird’s eye” view of your choice. See Devil’s Lake, the Wisconsin River, the Dells, our four lakes, or whatever else you’d like to see from on high. You select the date and time.
1 trip/ Valued at $100
Donated by Paul Stang
(S229) Energy Healing Session with Mary Barham
A healing session works with your energy body including the chakra system to transform and release stagnant energies. You may choose to focus on energetic massage, fully supporting and energizing the whole body, or on specific physical, emotional, or spiritual challenges. Clients remain fully clothed. Mary is a Certified Advanced Energy healer, the result of four years of intensive study.
1 session/ Valued at $100/ Minimum bid $50
Donated by Mary Barham
(S230) Longarm Quilting for Your Top
Using my longarm quilting machine, I will layer your quilt top, batting (which I can supply, or you can), and backing and stitch in the design of your choice, either an allover design or custom quilting as your top design inspires.
1 longarm quilting service/ Valued at $100–200/ Minimum bid $75
Donated Julie Fagan
(S231) One-Hour Manual Therapy Session
Receive assistance to tap into your body’s own self correcting physical and energetic mechanisms to release pain and stress. A combination of craniosacral therapy, lymph drainage, brain focus, and visceral manipulation techniques can assist with many ailments, major or minor, in order to feel better and function with greater ease. Each session is one hour. See www.karenjaeger.com for more information. Available beginning in August 2010 at my office at 301 South Bedford Street.
5 sessions, 1 session each to top 5 bidders/ Valued at $80 per session/ Minimum bid $40
Donated by Karen Jaeger
(S232) Baby-Sitting
I’m an experienced, responsible baby-sitter and I’ll take great care of your child, 6 years old or younger, for up to 3 hours. I’m good with dogs. My parents (Lauri and Abby) will also be available as backup.
1 babysitting session/ Valued at $30/ Minimum bid $20
Donated by Jacel Schwartz
(S233) Spa for Your Soul Women’s Retreat
Are you stressed out, burned out, overwhelmed? Do you spend all your time taking care of everyone else and have no time or energy to take care of yourself? Mary Kay Aide, Life Coach and author of Spa for Your Soul: Tools to Rejuvenate Your Life, is offering one registration for a Spa for Your Soul Women’s Retreat designed to help busy women de-stress and get energized and excited about their life! The retreat is Saturday, May 23, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holiday Inn West in Madison.
Top bidder will get a gift certificate for one registration for the retreat, a Spa for Your Soul Workbook, and lunch during the retreat. For more information, see www.spaforyoursoulcoach.com.
1 retreat, workbook, and lunch/ Valued at $279
Donated by Mary Kay Aide
(S234) Square Dance Calling, Instruction, and Music
Wouldn’t it be fun to have your own square dance party? You provide the space, time, and piano. I’ll provide the rest—calling, instruction, and music. The location for the square dance can be small or large—your choice.
1 square-dance service/ Valued at $25
Donated by Howard Pettersen
(S235) Rented Mules
Once again, Stephen Johnson and Jay Roberts are available for a 4-ish hour stint of unskilled manual labor. Need furniture carried up to a 3rd floor walk-up? Windows washed? Clean the garage, paint the picket fence, dig big rocks out of your garden? We’re your guys. Big, strong, maybe not too bright, but honest and cheerful. Labor provided on a mutually agreeable weekend date.
About 4 hours of manual labor/ Valued at $40
Donated by Stephen Johnson and Jay Roberts
(S236) Fitzgerald Photography Standard Session
Fitzgerald Photography, a modern baby, child, and family lifestyle photography company in Madison, Wisconsin, is offering a standard session. This includes one to two hours on location session, time and talent to produce 30-40 images, an private online viewing gallery, and one 8 x 10 print. See www.fitzgeraldphoto.net for a portfolio.
1 photography session/ Valued at $210
Donated by Mallory Powers
(S237) Job Seeker Support Service
Get some help with the whole Job Search Thing!
Resume evaluation & suggestions (1 hour).
Job Seekers Group (1 meeting).
Networking opportunities in Madison (1 meeting).
Online activities using your PC or a library (1 hour).
Including:
sign-up & training for LinkedIn
registration & profile for Wisc.Jobs
Book reviews (1 hour)
Including:
Martin Yate’s Knock ’em Dead
Lemonade Network’s Emotional Stimulus Package
By spending 4+ hours focused on how to start or continue your job/career search with someone as wise and caring as Bob, you’ll take a giant and realistic step toward the job you want and need. Each bid is for one person in one-one sessions. Up to 3 multiple bids will be accepted. If a person wants a partner to accompany, that will be accommodated nicely. The services and events should be delivered before July 2010.
3 sets of one-on-one sessions, 1 set per person/Valued at $50/ Minimum bid $15
Donated by Bob Radford
(S238) Souper Lunches
Nothing warms you up like a hearty soup or stew. And isn’t it nice to have something delicious to grab from home to take to work for a healthy, satisfying lunch? For the months of October, November, December, and January, I will give you four containers of a delicious soup for lunches that month. There will be one variety of soup each month, four varieties total: 16 portions in all during the prime soup/stew season to eat right away or stash in the freezer! I’ll be happy to work with your dietary needs and preferences. We can arrange a pick up/delivery system.
1 set of soups (16 portions over 4 months)/ Valued at $75/ Minimum bid $40
Donated by Judith Siers-Poisson
(S239) “Down the Hatch” Pies
I’ll provide three homemade seasonal fruit pies. Choices include Rhubarb, Strawberry Rhubarb, Peach, Apple, Pear, and Apple-Pear. Offer expires 1 year from auction date.
1 set of 3 pies to top bidder/ Valued at $45/ Minimum bid $20
Donated by Patricia Hatch
(S240) Two Hours of Resume Coaching
Two hours of resume coaching includes:
developing a resume from scratch or updating an existing resume,
preparing a cover letter,
getting ready for an interview, and
general job searching support.
Service expires 1 year from auction date.
2 hours of resume coaching/ Valued at $200
Donated by Nikki Hatch
(S241) Weekend in Beautiful Bayfield, June 11–14
Enjoy a nice weekend June 11-14, 2010 at the Ada O’Day #3 Condominium in downtown Bayfield, Wisconsin. This modern condo has 2 bedrooms with double beds and a den with a pull-out couch (so it sleeps 6 well acquainted folks). It has a full kitchen, 2 baths, fireplace, and whirlpool bath. It is one block off Ritttenhouse Avenue (the main street) and two blocks from the Apostle Islands ferries. It is within walking distance of everything in Bayfield. Lots of fun shops and restaurants to explore. Enjoy the Apostle Islands by kayak or ferry close by. Watch Lake Superior from your wrap around deck! What better way to start the summer off!
Look at www.winfieldinn.com under Ada O’Day condominiums for a 360 tour. Pat and Lloyd Eagan have lots of detailed suggestions for how to enjoy one of their favorite places in Wisconsin.
1 weekend getaway/ Valued at $740/ Minimum bid $200
Donated by Pat and Lloyd Eagan
(S242) Cookies of the Month
Love homemade cookies but don’t have time to make them? Let me make them for you! Each month for a year, I’ll provide the top bidder with a batch of cookies with a special treat for the December holidays. We can decide together on the types of cookies and figure out the best way to get them to you (I can deliver if not too far, drop off at FUS, or you can pick up at my home near Vilas Park).
12 batches of cookies, once a month, to top bidder/ Valued at $120/ Minimum bid $60
Donated by Nancy Daly
(S243) Brush Up on Your Spanish
I’ll provide 4 one-hour sessions of Spanish. We’ll focus on speaking and listening skills. Available in May and/or July 2010.
Capacity: 4 people/ Valued at $100 per person/ Minimum bid $80
Donated by Mary Lou McBride
(S244) Musical Composition or Arrangement
Have a special occasion coming up that requires a special song? I will compose a short musical piece or make an arrangement of an original or favorite song. I can also supply music for a verse or lyrics you've written. Service to be provided in the summer or early fall 2010.
1 short composition or arrangement/ Valued at $75/ Minimum bid $60
Donated by Frank Ferriano
(S245) Three Scrumptious Seasonal Fruit Pies
Enjoy three homemade pies, lovingly made with local fruit—one rhubarb pie in May, one cherry pie in late July, and one apple pie in September. Please note: our crust recipe includes walnuts and butter but no lard.
1 set of 3 pies/ Valued at $45/ Minimum bid $30
Donated by Brian Frey and Becky Hustad
(S246) Two Financial Portfolio Reviews
Each certificate entitles the winning bidder to a financial portfolio review. I’ll visit with you and have you fill out a questionnaire to get a feel for your time horizon, risk tolerance, and end goals. Then I’ll analyze your current portfolio for proper investment vehicles and asset allocation to match your lifestyle and goals. For some, the review may only take an hour. For others, it may take two or more hours. Base your bid on the amount of time you think you may need.
2 certificates, 1 each to top 2 bidders/ Valued at $150 per hour
Donated by Dean Hessler, Certified Financial Planner™
(S247) RV holiday at Hartmann Creek
Use (vehicle and campsite rental) of 31' RV at beautiful Hartmann Creek State Park near Waupaca and Chain of Lakes. Enjoy hiking, bike trails, fishing, canoeing, swimming and campfires. Town of Waupaca has cute shops, movie theater, great library, and several restaurants. Sleeps up to five people in queen bed (2), loft (1), sofa (1-2), and convertible table bed (1). Linens, wood, and sanitation services provided. Celebration treats included. Up to 5 nights in summer or fall. Availability in State Parks is limited so act quickly to book time. Usually Sunday thru Friday.
1 RV holiday/ Valued at $300/ Minimum bid $200
Donated by Suzie and Sandy DeBeers
(S248) Scrappy Quilted Wall Hanging
With a view toward celebrating spring, I’ve created a quilted wall hanging of numerous earthy greens and flowery pastels, using the old fashioned log cabin pattern. Could also be used for a table cover. Size: approximately 35" x 35".
1 wall hanging or table cover/ Valued at $80
Donated by Sherry Brenner
(S249a) Adult Martial Arts Classes for 1 year (1 class/week)
It’s not just for kids! Benefits of martial arts training include improved flexibility, coordination, mental focus, general health and self confidence. Receive high quality instruction from FUS member and taekwondo third degree black belt Doug Mitchell in a warm, fun and challenging (but non-competitive) environment. No prior experience necessary. Typical class includes warm-ups, kicking and punching practice, self defense skills, and choreographed forms. Your choice of class times: Saturdays mornings 8–9:30 a.m. OR Tuesdays evenings 6–7:30 p.m. for a full year (12 months). Classes held at FUS.
Capacity: 4 people/ Valued at $960 per person/ Minimum bid $240
Donated by Doug Mitchell
(S249b) Adult Martial Arts Classes for 1 year (2 classes/week)
See description for S249a above. Same great instruction and instruction, but you get 2 classes every week for 1 year. Class times are Saturdays mornings 8–9:30 a.m. AND Tuesdays evenings 6–7:30 p.m. for a full year (12 months). Classes held at FUS.
Capacity: 6 people/ Valued at $1,440 per person/ Minimum bid $360
Donated by Doug Mitchell
(S250) Fly Fishing Outing
Join us for a day of fly fishing in southern Wisconsin. You get the fishing license and we’ll provide rod, reels, flies, and a gourmet lunch. We’ll arrange a weekend date sometime between the first Saturday in May through to last Saturday in September.
1 fly fishing outing/ Value not declared
Donated by Dan Raysbrook and Greg Ericson
(S251) Sailboat Cruise on Lake Mendota
Description to come.
1 trip for you and 3 friends/ Valued at $75/ Minimum $25
Donated by Betsey Day and Jim Day-Buss (boat courtesy of Peggy Elath)
(S252) Man Servant
Need it done? I’ll do it for four hours. “It” includes, but is not limited to:
Repair lamps & light fixtures.
Minor furniture repair.
Hang pictures and mirrors.
Organize garage or storage area.
Iron clothes, table cloths.
We’ll arrange a mutually acceptable time in spring or fall 2010.
1 man servant/ Valued at $200
Donated by Morris Waxler
EVENTS
Some events go to 1 top bidder. Other events, such as parties, will have multiple winners. For these events, indicate the number of people your bid covers and total amount of bid (i.e., 2 people @ $15 each = $30). Please, please, please use a new line for each new bid. If there is a tie among top bidders and the number exceeds the party’s capacity, then the winners are the earliest bidders(E300) Swedish Holiday Feast with the Gustafsons, December 12
Karen and John Gustafson have taken a new interest in their Swedish heritage, including cooking. Come share a Swedish Holiday Feast complete with “glug” and pickled herring! Event takes place December 12, 2010.
Capacity: 6 people/ Valued at $35 per person/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by Karen and John Gustafson
(E301) Scenic Sunset Boat Tour on Lake Mendota
Join us for a slow moving sunset cruise on Lake Mendota when the sky is clear and the weather is “just right” on an evening in July from 6:00–8:30 p.m. Your tour will pass by the Governor’s Mansion, UW Memorial Union, and Picnic Point. Seaworthy appetizers and spirits will be served on the way. The sport boat has comfortable wrap-around seating in the cockpit so everyone can enjoy the evening and each other’s company. Adults only please.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $50 per person/ Minimum bid $30
Donated by Cathi Wiebrecht-Searer, Rick Searer, Brian and Annette Hellmer
(E302) The Art of Sleuthing, August 6
Play an art detective and join me on August 6 for a guided tour sleuthing for clues through Elvejhem galleries in Chazen Museum of Art. At the end of the tour, one lucky participant will win a free membership to the museum. Then I’ll provide a lunch of your choice at University Club. The tour begins at 11:30 a.m. Lunch starts at 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 7 people/ Valued at $20 per person/ Minimum bid $15
Donated by Nancy Webster
(E303) Fall Knitting Brunch/Tea, November 7
Bring your handwork and come to Carolyn Waxler’s for brunch/tea. This event will be November 7 at 1 p.m.
Capacity: 10 people/ Valued at $15 per person/ Minimum bid $15
Donated by Gail Snowden and Carolyn Waxler
(E304) Fall Colors Hike at Devil’s Lake
Enough of the hot sticky summer! Enjoy the cool, crisp fall air as we hike the trails and enjoy the fall beauty at Devil’s Lake State Park. Fueled by yummy snacks (hearty picnic fare), washed down by a glass or two of cider or wine, you’ll have a healthy inner glow by day’s end. We’ll pick a weekend day in early October, weather permitting. Devil’s Lake has fairly steep climbs, so prepare to get a bit winded. Wear sturdy shoes and layers.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $25 per person
Donated by Jay Roberts
(E305) A Visit to Inner Space
FUS member Tom Garver and Natasha Nicholson, his wife, have transformed their residence, a former storefront and residential building in Schenk’s Corners into an experience in “Inner Space.” You and five friends will enjoy an evening in Inner Space, starting with champagne and appetizers in the three ground floor rooms: art studio and gallery, jewelry workroom, and Natasha’s “studiolo,” a remarkable cabinet of natural and human made curiosities. Then to the flat upstairs, formerly two three-bedroom apartments, where, wine in hand, one will see collections of fine art, scientific instruments, jewelry, and clocks, all followed by an enjoyable and relaxing chili dinner. Dates are negotiable during late spring and summer.
1 Inner Space experience to top bidder/ Valued at $300/ Minimum bid $150
Donated by Tom Garver and Natasha Nicholson
(E306) “Lion King” at the Overture—6th Row, April 30
Two SIXTH ROW tickets to see Disney’s “The Lion King” at Madison’s Overture Center on Friday, April 30th, 2010. These amazing seats will allow you and a friend to fully enjoy the costumes, music, and performance! Please note that the show is only TWO WEEKS from the date of Cabaret.
1 pair of tickets to top bidder/ Valued at $170 for the pair
Donated by Brian and Annette Hellmer
(E307a) Dinner Party and Murder Mystery, July 24
You and the other heirs of the duke are invited to Airesborne Castle in post WWI England. One of you will inherit the duke’s fortune. One of you is his killer. Assigned parts are for four males and four females, but that’s just a guideline. All you need is a sense of humor and a lighthearted approach to deceit, laceny, sex, and murder. A costume is fun, too. The party is offered twice, once on Saturday, July 24, 2010 and again the following Friday, July 30, 2010. Each party has places for eight. Parts will be mailed to you with suggestions for costumes and behavior.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $50 per person/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by Teresa and Ardis Coffman
(E307b) Dinner Party and Murder Mystery, July 30
See the description above. Same fun murder mystery dinner party, just a later date. This party will take place Friday evening, July 30, 2010.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $50 per person/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by Teresa and Ardis Coffman
(E308) A Miracle Dinner, August 7
Join us for a locally grown and raised dinner ala Kingsolver-Hopp’s sustainable living book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. Our menu will be straight from their book using our own local food. Guaranteed to bring you the best tastes of Madison! August 7, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Capacity: 6 people/ Valued at $15/ Minimum bid $25*
[*Because the minimum bid is $10 higher than the estimated value, winning bidders can each declare $10 of their bid as tax-deductible.]
Donated by Richard and Lynn Scoby
(E309) Wisconsin’s Largest Corn Maze Adventure, October 9
If one guest is willing to drive, we can treat 6 people to a fall maze adventure at Treinen Farm in Lodi. Explore the twists and turns of the maze design while collecting puzzle clues to find your way out! Learn more about the maze at www.treinenfarm.com. The adventure takes place October 9, 2010, from10:00 a.m. to 1:00ish.
Capacity: 6 people/ Valued at $8/ Minimum bid $15* [*Because the minimum bid is $7 higher than the estimated value, winning bidders can each declare $7 of their bid as tax-deductible.]
Donated by Richard and Lynn Scoby
(E310) Sail Lake Michigan
You and 3 friends will join us for an afternoon sail out of Milwaukee Harbor. A light lunch will be served aboard “Take Wing,” our 2004, 31’ trimarran. View the Milwaukee skyline, including the Calatrava, and enjoy the fresh air and relaxing sounds of water gurgling around the hull. Date to be arranged, subject to weather rescheduling. Adults and teens 14+. Teens must be accompanied by at least one adult. PFDs will be provided and worn. Requires travel to and from Milwaukee.
1 trip to top bidder/ Valued at $200/ Minimum bid $125
Donated by Allen Jacobson and Lila Daut
(E311) Himalayan Dinner
We will host a dinner with food customarily found in Northern India and Nepal. We went to Kathmandu when our son was in the Peace Corps in Nepal where we tasted local cuisine in restaurants and one family’s home. It is really good. No garlic, so authentic for Brahmans. Dinner will take place either the first or second week in October.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $25 per person/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by Betsy and Martin David
(E312) Pontoon Boat Tour of the Madison Chain of Lakes
Starting from Marshall Park, we will tour Lake Mendota, float past the Memorial Union, wave at the Governor’s mansion, pass through the Tenney Park locks down to Lake Monona, take a peek at Monona Terrace from the lake side, and proceed down the Yahara River to Lake Waubesa. We will have a picnic lunch near the wetlands, where we may catch a glimpse of a great blue heron or other water birds. We will try to time the return trip through Lake Monona to take in a view of the setting sun through the windows of the Capitol building. It is spectacular!
This is a pontoon boat and we are offering seating for four persons. If you want to swim, you can change clothes in the privacy room. The boat has a shade to protect you from the sun, but you can lounge on the deck if you prefer. Drinks, lunch, and snacks are included. We will work with the high bidders to select a date sometime this summer, with one or two alternate dates to accommodate changing weather conditions. Duration of this event is estimated at 6 to 8 hours. Children are OK, but it may get to be a long day for them. Adults must be with children. We have all the safety equipment.
If you have never done this, it is a lot of fun. Bring your camera and binoculars—you will have a new appreciation of our beautiful city!
Capacity: 4 people/ Valued at $25 per person/ Minimum bid $25 per person
Donated by Paul and Kathy Bergee
(E313) Glacier’s Edge Locavore Dinner, June 13th
This is a 5-course dinner with wine featuring foods from Dane County and the surrounding area. It will be held in our backyard with 10 mile views of western Dane County. Last year’s menu included local lamb, sorrel soup, Dreamfarm goat cheesecake, and other seasonal, local foods. This year’s specific menu will be set when I get my CSA share and shop at farmer’s market the day before the dinner. This dinner will be held on June 13th at 6:00PM.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $50 per person/ Minimum bid $30
Donated by Bill and Deb Holden
(E314) Women’s Northwoods Outdoor Weekend
Join host Nancy Kosseff for a regenerative early fall weekend in the Northwoods. Home base will be the well-equipped Kosseff cabin on Duck Lake, just over the border into Michigan’s U.P. From there we can take some fine day hikes and/or paddles in and around the beautiful Sylvania Wilderness Area. Guests preferring more sedentary pursuits can try hammock snoozing, bocce ball, reading, bird-watching, or a visit to the National Forest Visitor’s Center. In the evenings we’ll share great food, lively conversation, board games, perhaps a campfire. We’ll car pool to the cabin on Thursday evening, September 9, returning to Madison on Sunday afternoon, September 12.
Cabin has 5 separate guest beds. It has no internet access and little or no cell phone reception, but does have a land line telephone. Participants will be asked to attend a short planning meeting 1–2 weeks prior to the weekend.
1 getaway/ Valued at $100 per person/ Minimum bid $50 per person
Donated by Nancy Kosseff
(E315) Discussion and Dessert: Conversations on Race/Ethnic Diversity, May 16
Join me in an examination of the pros and cons of special race/ethnic programs to promote “diversity” among UW Madison undergraduates. Event takes place Sunday, May 16, 2010, 7–9 p.m.
Capacity: 10 people/ Valued at $20 per person/ Minimum bid $20
Donated by Lee Hansen
(E316) English High Tea (Savories and Sweets)
Let’s enjoy tea (and coffee) along with sweets and savories, such as cheesecake, carrot cake, finger sandwiches, quiche, fruit, etc. I’ll host two parties for 4 people at each party and arrange the dates with the winning bidders for sometime this summer or fall. Each party will take place at 4 p.m. Hearty enough to substitute for a light (or not so light) dinner.
Capacity: 8 people total, 4 per party/ Valued at $20 per person/ Minimum bid $10
Donated by Danielle Wood
(E317) An Insider’s View of Your Local Government
Hosted by Mark Clear, Madison city council member, and Brett Hulsey, a Dane County Supervisor.
Capacity: Unlimited/ Value: Priceless/ Minimum bid $20 per person
Donated by Mark Clear and Brett Hulsey
(E318) Labyrinth Pilgrimage
Join us on a day trip to Sinsinawa Mound (90 miles from Madison). Sinsinawa Mound is rich in the beauty of nature and heritage. In Sioux, Sinsinawa means “home of the young eagle.” It is home to the Sinsinawa Dominicans and the Sinsinawa Mound Center, which has an indoor and an outdoor labyrinth. The labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool, founded as early as 200 B.C.E. Its history includes use in Crete, Tibet, Greece, Celtic spirituality, early European art, and in the Christian tradition. It is an effective metaphor for life’s journey for believers of all traditions. Any person who chooses with intention to walk the path is welcome to do so.
Your Labyrinth Pilgrimage includes:
Travel to and from Sinsinawa
Lunch at Sinsinawa or in Galena
Opportunity to walk one or both labyrinths
Visit at the Center’s bookstore, gift shop, and bread bake shop
Weather and time permitting, walk one of Sinsinawa’s nature trails
Capacity: 2 people/ Valued at $25 per person
Donated by Julie Swanson and Pamela Magee
(E319) Picnic and Show at American Players Theatre
Join Bob and Nancy Dott for a gourmet picnic dinner and premier seats at a performance of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at the American Players Theatre in Spring Green.
Capacity: 2 people/ Valued at $60 per person/ Minimum $40
Donated by Bob and Nancy Dott
(E320) Harvest Dinner at Dotts
Enjoy a harvest dinner made with locally grown ingredients at Bob and Nancy Dotts’ house. We’ll arrange an October date with winning bidders.
Capacity: 2 people/ Valued at $60 per person/ Minimum $40
Donated by Bob and Nancy Dott
(E321) Wii Bowling Tournament, Sept. 12
Have you ever wanted to try Wii Bowling? It’s fun and easy. Two 4-member teams will compete and the top scorers will go on to compete in an individual championship. Children ages 8 and up are welcome to be on teams, accompanied by an adult. Pizza, beer, wine, and soda will be provided. Sunday afternoon, September 12. Starting time to be determined.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $10 per person
Donated by George and Sandi Wysock
(E322) Scotch Tasting Party
Join Michael May and Briony Foy for a tasting tour of the most famous beverage from Scotland! We will select four single malt scotches. You will come to our house and taste, rate, and enjoy them. You will also eat some light food and discover that, like wine, scotch tastes different with different foods. You will also notice that water and ice make a similar change. All present will notice that merriment and knowledge of scotch whisky are good things! Date to be arranged with winning bidders.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $30 per person/ Minimum bid $25 per person
Donated by Michael May and Briony Foy
(E323) Losing Pounds and Keeping Them Off, Discussion May 24
Loose the weight you want to! Keep it off permanently! It is simple (but not easy) This method incorporates exercise with diet in a way that fits your food preferences and life style. It is precise, scientific, irrefutable, and a mathmatical tautology. No gimmicks. Simple math skills (addition and subtraction) and the ability to walk (at your pace) are necessary.
I guarantee this or I'll buy (if you follow this method.)
Confessed candy addict and holding at my desired weight…Dick Goldberg We will meet May 24th Monday at 7-8:15 p.m. in Courtyard C ( new building).
Capacity: 25 people/ Valued at $10 per person/ Minimum bid $5
Donated by Dick Goldberg
(E324) Old Testament Wine
In May I will meet in Israel with the Old Testament scholar, James Kugel. I have many questions to ask him about his book, How To Read the Bible (http://www.jameskugel.com/). For example, what does it mean to be a monotheist or a Jew since he has demonstrated that many key events, such as the Exodus from Egypt, did not happen and that several editors assembled and re-wrote various chapters of the Old Testament? What does he worship when he goes to the Wailing Wall, a wall he has demonstrated was not the wall of Biblical times? Join me in a discussion of these and other issues as we share wine and a slide show of our trip to Israel. Date for gathering to be arranged.
Capacity: 20 people/ Valued at $20 per person
Donated by Morris Waxler
(E325) India Without the Jetlag, July 16
Enjoy a luscious Indian meal overlooking Owen Conservancy. Mango beverages and appetizers will be served on the patio, followed by a scrumptious Indian meal indoors. Indian desserts and coffee to follow. For bids over the estimated value, childcare is available for children 3 and up! Dinner will be held on Friday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m.
Capacity: 6 people/ Valued at $25 per person/ Minimum bid $15
Donated by Leslie Ross and Erica Colmenares
(E326) Ticket to Soldout Gilmore House Concert, June 20
One ticket to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s 2010 House Concert at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Gilmore House. Event takes place on June 20, 2010, at 120 Ely Place, Madison 53726. The concert begins at 2 p.m. Built in 1908, this airy, beautiful house is located in the University Heights neighborhood and is affectionately known as the “airplane house.” The Shumi String Quartet has a classical treat in store as does the homeowner, who will serve complimentary champagne and early summer treats. Be one of only 40 people to enjoy this special afternoon. Note: The ticket is a printed e-mail letter under March Schweitzer’s name as treasurer of the Friends.
1 ticket/ Valued at $60/ Minimum bid $55
Donated by the Friends of the Meeting House
(E327) An Evening of Classical Art Song, June 12
Catherine Schweitzer has delighted the FUS congregation with her soprano solos. She’s performed with the Madison Opera Company, the Boston Opera Collaborative, the Madison Theatre Guild, and the Madison Savoyards. Now you can enjoy an intimate house concert performed by Catherine and Ted Reinke, pianist. The concert will be held June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Catherine’s home on Regent Street. Desserts and drinks will also be served. The pieces to be performed are:
“On This Island” Benjamin Britten
“Fiançailles pour rire” Francis Poulenc
“Cuatro Madrigales Amatorios” Joaquín Rodrigo
See recordings of Catherine performing at www.csschweitzer.com.
Capacity: 20 people/ Valued at $20 per person/ Minimum bid $10
Donated by Catherine Schweitzer
(E328) Relaxing Picnic and Paddle on Lake Wingra
Will you be looking for a respite from frenetic fall activities? If so, come enjoy the scenery and a gourmet picnic on the shore of beautiful Lake Wingra, just a short distance from FUS. After we picnic, we’ll paddle and enjoy the fall season as we explore the lake. We’ll pick a mutually agreed upon fall Sunday afternoon, weather permitting.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $25 per person/ Minimum bid $15
Donated by Kathy Luker
(E329) Travel Tips: Australia and New Zealand, June 13
Going to or thinking about a trip to “down under” or just want to armchair travel? Join us for an evening of things to see and do as we explore the vastness and delights of Australia and New Zealand, based on our recent year living in Australia. We will serve dessert and have fun with Aussie lingo! Event takes place Sunday, June 13, 2010, 7–9 pm.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $20 per person/ Minimum bid $15
Donated by Ellen and Mark Powell
(E330) Wisconsin Tasting Party, October 17
Share your favorite Wisconsin story or place or adventure while sampling an impressive array of local meats, cheeses, traditional recipes, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. The event takes place Sunday, October 17, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Capacity: 10 people/ Valued at $30–$50/ Minimum bid $30
Donated by Michael and Trina Schuler
(E331) Kids’ Kegger with Kelly and Janet, June 12
Imagine it—a beautiful Saturday afternoon in June, your family on the FUS playground, playing in the sand, having fun on the slide, and gathering your children around the keg. Root beer keg, that is! Join Kelly and Janet as we have root beer floats, banana splits, snacks, and games on the playground and west lawn. We have slots for 15 families, regardless of size, at $35 per family. Let’s us know how many are in your family for planning purposes. The keg party takes place Saturday, June 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Capacity: 15 families/ Valued at $35 per family/ Minimum bid $35
Donated by Kelly Crocker and Janet Swanson
(E332) Grumpy Troll Bike Ride
Ride with us on the Military Ridge Bike Trail from Verona to Mount Horeb and back. A total of 24 miles—all on the bike trail. Lunch at the Grumpy Troll in Mt Horeb included. (If you have a trail pass, bring it along. If not, we will get you a day pass as part of the ride.) We’ll ride on a mutually agreeable Saturday date (June–Sept) to be determined.
Capacity: 8 riders/ Valued at $20 per person
Donated by Bob and Paula Alt
(E333) Northern Italian Dinner, September 18
Would you like to enjoy the cuisine of Northern Italy? The meal will include bruschetta, pasta, and pesto made with basil and tomatoes from our garden. We’ll also have Tiramisu for dessert and wine. Dinner will take place on September 18.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $25 per person/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by Rick and Gail Wirch
(E334) Indian Dinner and Travel Log, November 6
Have you ever wanted to visit India? Come and enjoy an authentic Indian vegetarian dinner and afterwards share some fabulous pictures taken during March's February trip to Northern India and Nepal. If you’ve always hungered to visit this most exotic of places but were afraid to try, learn from a professional tour director and world traveler what such a trip entails. If you’re reviewing tour packages, she can also help you evaluate which ones make the most sense for you. November 6 is the date—6:30 the time.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $30 per person/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by March and Nick Schweitzer
(E335) Wine, Conversation, and a Studio Visit, May 7
Enjoy some wine and good conversation while visiting with artist and FUS member Lee Weiss at her home/studio in Madison on May 7 from 4–6 p.m. Lee is a well known watercolorist whose hauntingly beautiful landscapes have been showcased in galleries and museums across the country for more than 50 years. Bruce Pepich, the executive director of Racine Art Museum, writes “[Lee’s] paintings are infused with air, water, earth, light, and movement. Although they are masterfully executed, it is the spirit within these paintings that is exhilarating. It is clear the viewer is not looking at nature but into it through the artist’s eyes.” You can see a print of Lee’s painting “Late March” at Cabaret (auction article A103).
Capacity: 12 people/ Valued at $15 per person
Donated by Lee Weiss
(E336) Bad Golf Outing with OK Food, May 22
Hey, we can’t drive, chip, or putt, but we know how to have fun on the old links, and it would be great to have you join us, the UU Bad Golf Association (UUBGA). So set aside a few blissful hours on Saturday afternoon, May 22 (rain date, Sunday, May 23) to get away from it all and have a pretty darn non-serious round of golf at Madison’s premier casual golf locale, Glenway Municipal Golf course. (No, they don't even have a driving range!) We may play a few games as we play, and yes, you are allowed as many mulligans as you like. After our round, we’ll retire to the clubhouse for a casual-but-tasty grill-up and of course, drinks, all on us. We may or may not add up our scores, but our only handicapps will be the all those darn trees on the fourth hole. Bid high—only four can join us!
Capacity: 4 people/ Valued at $50 per person
Donated by Harry Carnes, Jim Jaeger, Greg Gordon, and Philip Delaquess
(E337) 100-Mile Dinner, June 12
Join us at the Joiners for a delicious dinner prepared from food from within a 100 miles of Madison! Brian and Laurie Joiner, Dave Weber, and Trudy Karlson will share with you not only the food but stories about the pleasures and travails of local eating. We’ll begin at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 12 and proceed to eat our way through home-cooked appetizers, dinner, and desserts from close to home.
Capacity: 8 people/ Valued at $25 per person/ Minimum bid $25
Donated by Brian and Laurie Joiner, Dave Weber and Trudy Karlson
(E338) Two Tickets to South Pacific, August 20, 21, or 22
This voucher is good for 2 tickets to Four Seasons Theatre’s concert production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic South Pacific. Starring Tony-nominated actor Tom Wopat as Emile de Becque and featuring the 35-piece Four Seasons Theatre Orchestra and a talented cast of local singers and actors, South Pacific is one weekend you won’t want to miss. The score features some of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most well-loved songs, such as “Nothing Like a Dame,” “Younger than Springtime,” “I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy,” and “Some Enchanted Evening.” Performances are Friday, August 20 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, August 21 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, August 22 at 2:00 pm in the historic Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon Street, Madison. Choose whichever performance suits your schedule best.
1 pair of tickets/ Valued at $54 for the pair
Donated by Tamara Brognano
(E339) Friendship Bracelet Making Party, July 18
Great fun for ages 8—108! Come and learn to make friendship bracelets. We know some simple styles for beginners as well as more complex styles for those who want a challenge. You can come even if you already know how to make friendship bracelets! We will work on our bracelets and enjoy some summer snacks. Each attendee will go home with some new bracelet-making skills and a kit to make more bracelets throughout the summer. Party will be hosted by Eve Levi (9 years old) and Linda Levi (her mom) on July 18, 2010 from 1–4 p.m. It’s fine to drop off children over 8 and pick them up at the end of the party.
If you’re bidding for a child who is under 15, please let us know the child’s age so that we can plan appropriately. Please also let us know if you or your children have any food allergies.
Capacity: 10 people (adults and children total)/ Valued at $15 per person/ Minimum bid $10
Donated by Eve and Linda Levi
(E340) Dinner on the Porch
Join us for an evening on our porch overlooking our garden. We will provide something from the grill, a fabulous dessert, and other great food and wine. We have done this several years and always look forward to a delightful evening of fellowship. Let us know any diet restrictions. We will work with you to figure out a date for the event.
Capacity 8 people/ Valued at $30 per person/ Minimum bid $20
Donated by Jim and Sandy Christensen
(E341a) Brunch at the Blackhawk Country Club with Dick and Lisa, Nov. 7
Have brunch with the charming Lisa Munro and the beautiful Dick Goldberg at the Blackhawk Country Club and enjoy the spectacular view and food. Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m.
Capacity: 4 people (plus Dick and Lisa)/Valued at $25 per person/ Minimum $25
Donated by Dick Goldberg and Lisa Munro
(E341b) Brunch at the Blackhawk Country Club with Dick and Lisa, Dec. 5
See E341a. Same great brunch and hosts—just a different date. Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m.
Capacity: 4 people (plus Dick and Lisa)/Valued at $25 per person/ Minimum $25
Donated by Dick Goldberg and Lisa Munro