Sunday, December 19, 2010

Song's Success Story ~ Paying it Forward

This is Song. You may remember her from our website. Song lived in a very rural and mountainous area of the Yunnan Province of China. She lived in a one room mud brick home with no running water or electricity. Even though her parents were illiterate, Song was able to learn chemistry, math, physics, history, Chinese and even English. When Song took the high school entrance exams, she received the highest score in the history of her township. She was accepted into the best high school in her county but could not afford the tuition.

At only eight years old, Addie B. single handedly raised enough money for Song to go to high school for all three years. She asked friends and family to sponsor her on her very own bike-a-thon. Because of Addie, Song has now graduated from high school and passed the rigorous national college entrance exams!

Song is now in medical school!

Song is able to attend medical school free of charge because she agreed to work in rural hospitals for 5 years after graduation. It is clear that Song's life has been changed forever but we will never know the true impact of Addie's generousity. Song will now be able to pay it forward by sharing her medical knowledge with doctors in rural communities.

The National College Entrance Examination


The National College Entrance Examination is commonly known as Gao Kao (“big test”). Each year, high school graduates across the country take the examination simultaneously, over a three day period during the month of June.

According to an English teacher in Guangzhou, "The Gao Kao is the most pressure-packed examination in the world given the numbers, the repercussions, and the stress involved." The examination is essentially the only criterion for college admissions. Because of this, students hoping to attend university will spend most of their waking moments studying for the exam.

In some cities, police cars are barred from using their sirens during testing hours, and taxis are given yellow signs allowing them right of way when delivering students to their test sites. In others, construction is halted at night for fear that the noise might stand in the way of a good night's sleep for the students.

Three subjects are mandatory, Chinese, Mathematics and a foreign language (usually English.) The other six standard subjects are three sciences Physics, Chemistry and Biology and three humanities, History, Geography and Political Education.

Xiongping's Success Story ~ One of Our First Graduates

This is Xiongping and her family at their home in the Guangdong Province. Behind them is a wall covered with her academic achievement awards. Her family makes approximately $324 per year growing tangerines, but she was able to continue her education because of a Moving Mountains scholarship. She is an incredible girl who was consistently ranked first in her class. After meeting her, it was clear to us that Xiongping is special. She's articulate, confident and charming. We often joked that she was our pick for "most likely to succeed."

Many of you may remember Xiongping. After receiving her scholarship, she wrote a poem for her sponsors called "What If." (See below) It was so touching that we sent out copies of this poem with many of our thank you notes.

Recently, we learned that Xiongping not only passed the very challenging college entrance exams, she received a government scholarship and...

Xiongping has been accepted into law school!


We wish her all the best!


What If

Last night while laying on my bed
I was thinking
Some "what ifs" came to my mind

What if I didn't have their help
What if I dropped out of school
What if I left my parents
What should I do
I will become a migrant worker
Life will become bad
I will lose many good things
And my dream will never come true

But these things aren't true...
I am very lucky
Many people gave their help to me
Here I say thanks to them

What if our earth stopped moving
Didn't have sunshine
Didn't have oceans
Didn't have a moon
Didn't have stars

What if...what if...what if...

Even if all these things come true
I will still remember their help till the end of my life!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Chinese Autumn Moon Auction and Raffle


This year's Chinese Autumn Moon Dinner Dance Fundraiser will be held on

Saturday, October 2, 2010
5:30 to 10:30 pm

Chinese buffet $30:00 per person
Children’s meal : chicken fingers and fries $10

in the Roseland Function Hall
Hong Kong City Restaurant
174 Broadway Taunton, MA 02780

Thanks to Bea Silvia for all of her hard work!

Featured Auction items include:


Four One Day Park Hopper Tickets ~ $544 Value ~ Opening Bid $175






Fisher Bike from Peterson's Bike Shop ~ $449.99 Value ~ Opening Bid $125


The following is a full list of auction and raffle items available at the event:

$25 Gift Card to Araujo Farms ~ Raffle Table A
  
Araujo's are growers of quality hanging baskets, herbs, geraniums, perennials, bedding plants, mums, pumpkins, and poinsettias. We strive to bring you the best combinations for every season. Visit us winter, spring, summer, and fall for all you decorating needs. Our seasonal classes are an excellent way to keep up with the new gardening trends and information. Our horse drawn hayrides in the fall have become tradition for many families. We are always growing and changing to meet the needs of our customers and to keep gardening a part of everyday life.

1522 Williams Street, Dighton, MA 02715
www.araujofarms.com

Two All Day Passes to the Cape Cod Runner ~ $50 Value ~ RaffleTable A

At Balls to the Wall Paintball, we offer a unique paintball experience for a diverse paintball community. With a reputation for being one of the cleanest and friendliest fields around, we are working hard to make sure that whatever your skill level, you have the experience you are expecting when you walk in the door. Our Lazer Runner Laser Tag arena is second to none! The action never stops at the Cape's most unique source of family entertainment!

96 Airport Road, Hyannis, MA
balls2thewall.com

$25 Gift Card to Bernie & Phyl's ~ Raffle Table A

Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture is the largest privately owned furniture retailer in Massachusetts. Our company has grown from a small storefront into one of the fastest growing furniture companies in the state with five stores in Massachusetts and one in New Hampshire.
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www.bernieandphyls.com






Red Adult Helmet
$39.99 value 
Raffle Table A

Blue Adult Helmet
$64.99 Value ~ Opening Bid $15 
Auction Table 1

Our new location is just three buildings down from the old one. It’s a larger store with 5100 square feet of room for your shopping convenience. We will be able to service you better, and show more bicycles, accessories and skateboards for your best shopping experience. Hope to see you all at the new store.

179 Swansea Mall Dr. Swansea, MA 02777
www.bikeworksma.com



Blissfully Yours Yoga ~ Eight Yoga Classes with Lisa Carmichael
$80 Value ~ Raffle Table A
Enjoy a Relaxing evening at Candlelight Yoga. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings
from 6:30 to 7:45 at Ineda Massage, 104 Charles Eldridge Rd., Lakeville, MA

Blissfullyyoursyoga.intuitwebsites.com
508-596-5100



Two Tickets to Blue Heron Renaissance Choir
$60 to $100 Value ~ Opening Bid $20
Auction Table 1

Ludford: Missa Regnum mundi
Aston: Gaude virgo mater Christi
Saturday, October 16, 2010
The newest installment in our series of music from the Peterhouse partbooks (c.1540).


Two Tickets to Blue Heron Renaissance Choir
$60 to $100 Value ~ Opening Bid $20
Auction Table 1

Christmas at the Courts of 15th-century France, Burgundy & Cyprus
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Celebrate a Heron Holiday on the eve of the solstice, with chant, motets, and secular songs for Advent, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Two Tickets to Blue Heron Renaissance Choir
$60 to $100 Value ~ Opening Bid $20
Auction Table 1

Music of Tomás Luis de Victoria (d. 1611)
Saturday, March 19, 2011
A program of music by Victoria and other Spanish composers to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the master's death.

45 Ash Street Auburndale, MA 02466
http://www.blueheronchoir.org/









Halloween Basket
Animal House Kitchen Utensils Basket
Raffle Table A
www.bwtc.com



Two Tickets for Sunday Brunch     
$95.27 Value ~ Opening Bid $25
Auction Table 1

Enjoy a two-hour train ride to the banks of the Cape Cod Canal while enjoying a sumptuous brunch prepared by our acclaimed culinary staff, aboard our elegant, climate controlled, vintage dining cars. The Sunday Brunch Train departs every Sunday morning, starting May 23rd through October 24th.
www.capetrain.com/train-brunch.php


4 Passes for the Scenic Fun Train, Cape Cod Central Railroad 
$84.00 value Opening Bid $20
Auction Table 1

All Aboard For Fun! Climb aboard the Cape Cod Central and feel the thrill as the whistle blows and your fun-filled adventure begins. The rhythm of the train and the spirit of the crew will whisk you away on an exhilarating two-hour journey by rail.

(Not available for upgrades, holidays or special events)
Cape Cod Central Railroad, 252 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
www.capetrain.com/train-scenic.php



Two Concert Ticket Vouchers 
Opening Bid $25
Auction Table 1


Good for one Classic or CapePOPS Concert ( 2 section C ) Valid from Sept 2010 to May 2011 excluding December Holiday Pops and Special Events

Each season the orchestra performs for more than 50,000 people. In addition to 5 Classics concerts and three CapePOPS! concerts presented from September through May in the 1400-seat Barnstable Performing Arts Center, the orchestra travels to Mashpee, Orleans and Falmouth to give outdoor performances in the summer months. In 2008, for the first time, a July 4th weekend music and fireworks extravaganza overlooking Hyannis Harbor was added to the schedule.

(Valid September 2010 to May 2011)
Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, Fiddlers' Green, 712A Main Street, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
www.capesymphony.org









Two A- Loge Seats for the First Presentation of the 2011 Season
$98.50 value ~ Opening Bid $25
Auction Table 1

Celebrating more than 80 seasons, the Cape Playhouse is proud to be America's oldest professional summer theatre.
820 Main Street, Route 6A Dennis, MA 02638
www.capeplayhouse.com




Two Tickets for a Captain Bill & Sons Whale Watch
Value $56 (children) to $90 (adults) Opening Bid $20
Auction Table 1

We are a well established, family owned and operated whale watching company in Gloucester, Massachusetts, now in our 50th season of Cape Ann boating excursions. Join Us For An Experience You Will Never Forget! Our unique and awe-inspiring whale watching tours offer many great photo opportunities!

24 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930


Four Tickets for a Charles River Sightseeing Tour
$56 ValueOpening Bid $15
Auction Table 1

The Charles Riverboat Company offers a variety of sightseeing and sunset cruises on the Charles River and Boston Harbor. Choose from a relaxing cruise along the banks of the Charles River or take a thrilling ride through the Charles River Locks and tour historic Boston Harbor.
Enjoy unprecedented views of Boston and Cambridge. Daily sight-seeing and sunset cruises depart from the Cambridge Side Galleria, conveniently located next to the Lechmere Subway Station and discounted parking is available.

Valid for regularly scheduled Charles River Sightseeing departing from Cambridgeside Galleria Mall. (Not valid for the Boston Harbor and Locks Tour, Sunset Cruises, Private Charters or Specialty Cruises.)
100 Cambridge Place, Suite 320, Cambridge, MA 02141
www.charlesriverboat.com




Country Treasures Gift Certificate ~ Value $25 ~ Raffle Table A
302 Broadway, Raynham, MA 02767

 
 
Davis Farmland and Mega Maze ~ Day Pass for Four People 
Value approximately $55.80 to $67.80 ~ Opening Bid $20
Auction Table 1

A Second Four Person Pass is Available at Raffle Table A

Davis Mega Maze ~ Every year brings a whole new puzzle, theme, and all new challenges to our guests. Davis' Mega Maze features more bridges than any other field maze in the world and the only double-decker bridge. As if that didn't make it complex enough, Davis' Mega Maze is the only field maze in the world that has the capacity to change every day. There are hundreds of ways to complete the maze and the experience will never be the same twice.

Davis Farmland ~ The Ultimate Children's Discovery Farm ~ Hands on fun for everyone! Come in the Fall and experience the best of autumn in New England with a visit to our orchard to pick apples fresh from the trees, or take a stroll to the pumpkin patch to pick a small sugar pumpkin ...great for pumpkin painting. Make this your pick for delicious fall family fun!

(Expires on the last day of operations in 2011)
Davis Farmland & Davis Mega Maze, 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA 01564
www.davisfarmland.com


Tickets for 10 people for a Sunday to Thursday show
or 6 people for a Friday show or a second show on Saturday
Value $120 to $150 Opening Bid $30
Auction Table 1

Welcome to Dick Doherty's Beantown Boston Comedy Vault- Located in a renovated bank with a 12-foot vault door as backdrop and comedy murals on the walls of famous Boston comedians and Boston landmarks and locations. This comedy club is small, intimate and special. It is open seven nights a week and is touted as Boston's most fun comedy club for over 23 years.

(Expires April 30, 2011)
124 Boylston St. Across from Boston Common & Boylston T- Shop
www.dickdoherty.com
 
Dighton Auto Salon Exterior Simonizing
$65 Value  ~ Opening Bid $20
Auction Table 2

2300 Cedar Street, Dighton, MA
Owner/Proprietor Charlie Boyer 508-272-3347



Four One Day Park Hopper Tickets
$544 Value ~ Opening Bid $175
Auction Table 2


Life gives us so many reasons to celebrate. From little birthdays and big reunions, to true love and personal triumphs. Wrap all your special moments in magic at the place where dreams come true. Celebrate at Disney Parks.

(These tickets are valid during normal operating hours and provide admission to a magical experience at one of our unique theme parks: the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, or Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park for one day. These tickets cannot be upgraded nor can they be applied towards a package to meet eligibility requirements.)
 
 
 
Domino's Pizza Dollar Card ~ Raffle Table A
Eight chances to win!!

A dollar card gives you twenty opportunities to buy one pizza at the menu price and the second pizza of equal or lesser value is free

(Expires Dec 15, 2010 ~ Dominos said they would honor them after the 15th) 
    
Two Admission Tickets for the 2010 Season at Edaville USA
$36 value ~ Raffle Table B


Less than an hour from Boston and Providence, Edaville USA is your family’s destination for amusement rides, special events and a train ride through the cranberry bogs.

(This certificate is not valid for the Day Out with Thomas Events or Saturdays in December. Expires 1/2/2011.)
7 Eda Avenue, PO Box 825, Carver, MA 02330
www.edaville.com





Four Tickets to Espionage presented by 5 Wits
$80 Value ~ Opening Bid $20
Auction Table 2

Designed for 5 Wits Inc., ESPIONAGE is an hour long, interactive, guided walk-through adventure. A group of guests take on the role of secret agents, recruited to track the enemy, get information, and
destroy stolen blueprints. The new spies experience the thrills of breaking and entry, computer hacking, audio surveillance and laser evasion to successfully complete their mission and achieve the highest score possible. At 5 Wits Productions we were responsible for the entire process from blue sky design, script writing and multimedia content creation to fabrication of all electromechanical interactives and simulations, master show control programming, and operations planning.

202 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
www.5-wits.com

 
F1 Outdoors Arrive & Drive Racing
Two Tickets for a Complete Racing Package
$76 Value Opening Bid $20
Auction Table 2


This Arrive & Drive Track is a nearly quarter mile road course that can hold up to 15 drivers in one race. For Arrive & Drive karting, you just bring yourself, your desire to compete, your enthusiasm, a little bit of daring —and the craving for fun. F1 Outdoors provides all the rest: kart, driver's suit, helmet, race safety briefing, and a 15-lap race on the arrive and drive track.

For Licensed Drivers 18+ years
798 North Bedford Street, (Rt. 18) East Bridgewater, MA 02333
www.f1outdoors.com


Goldstein's Five and Dime ~ Make Your Own Candy Basket ~ Raffle Table B

430 Bay St, Taunton, MA


Handmade Soaps ~ Raffle Table B

This raffle item includes three handmade soaps, a men's shaving soap set with a 10 ounce cup and brush, handmade lip balm and handmade cuticle balm.

Brenda Levasseur ~ 508.992.3401
http://www.handmadesoap4me.com/
 



$50 Gift Certificate to Heritage Flower Shop ~ Raffle Table B

Heritage Flowers & Balloons has been proudly serving southeastern Massachusetts since 1992. We are family owned and operated. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements, balloons, gourmet baskets, candles and gifts. Our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasurable one. We pride ourselves in going the extra mile for each and every one of our customers. All of the orders that we take here at Heritage are handled on an individual basis, custom designed to suit all of your individual needs.

237 Main Street, Lakeville, MA
http://www.heritageflowersandballoons.com/



Holiday Inn Brunch for Two ~ Raffle Table B

Our hotel has an award winning Sunday brunch. We are centrally located for easy access to Boston, Cape Cod, & Plymouth, MA. The hotel is located at the entrance to Myles Standish Industrial Park on exit 9 off Rt. 495.

(Not Valid on Holidays)
700 Myles Standish Blvd, Taunton, MA 02780









Four Passes to the House of Seven Gables ~ $48 Value ~ Raffle Table B

When you arrive at The House of the Seven Gables professional guides will warmly greet you for an unforgettable historical experience. Outside, spectacular seaside gardens await you. Inside of The House of the Seven Gables, you will discover a mysterious secret staircase where you least expect it! Built in 1668, this is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New England. The House of the Seven Gables inspired author Nathaniel Hawthorne to write his legendary novel of the same name. The museum houses more than 2,000 artifacts and objects, more than 40 framed works, 500 photographs and glass plate negatives, and more than 650 volumes in our research and rare book library.
(Not valid during October)
115 Derby Street, Salem, MA
www.7gables.org



Isaiah Jones Homestead Bed and Breakfast ~ a gift certificate for a night of lodging and breakfast 

Value $165 to $185 ~ Opening Bid $50
Auction Table 2

An elegant 1849 Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inn and Carriage House in charming historic Sandwich Village, MA, the inn is furnished almost entirely with wonderful antiques. From the moment you enter our bed and breakfast you will be enchanted by the curved staircase, beautiful woodwork and soft colors. Welcome to "the special place you've been looking for on Cape Cod."

(Expires October 2, 2011)
165 Main Street • Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563
www.isaiahjones.com



Tickets for Four to the Imax Theater
$26 to $46 Value Opening Bid $10
Auction Table 2

Tickets for Two to the Imax Theater
$13 to $23 Value ~ Raffle Table B

www.jordans.com/imax.aspx



The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Four Passes to the Museum
$55 Value ~ Opening Bid $15
Auction Table 2

(Valid until December 31, 2013)
Columbia Point, Boston, MA
http://www.jfklibrary.org/



Kimball Farm: Four Rounds of Miniature Golf and 4 Bumper Boat Rides
$58 to $68 Value ~ Opening Bid $15
Auction Table 2

Famous since 1939 for our legendary ice cream, Kimball Farm has become the perfect place for the whole family to visit, have fun and relax. With 36 holes of adventure style mini golf, a bumper boat pond, farm animals and live animal shows, there’s lots of excitement for everyone. Kimball Farm also features a Driving Range, with both mat & grass tees and a par-3, 9-hole Pitch & Putt golf course.  (No expiration date)

Route 110 Westford, MA
www.kimballfarm.com










Lake Compounce ~ Four Tickets for the 2011 Season
Value $139.96 plus tax ~ Opening Bid $35
Auction Table 2

Whether it’s chills or thrills that make you happy, Lake Compounce has the best of both, and then some! Play all day on rides like Boulder Dash, Zoomerang and Thunder n’ Lightning. Chill near the lake in Anchor Bay, Clipper Cove and Mammoth Falls. Little thrill seekers will enjoy Circus World -perfect for ages 3-10, and families can enjoy our newest addition, Zoomer's Gas n' Go!

(Expires Sept 5, 2011)
822 Lake Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
www.lakecompounce.com



Larz Anderson Auto Museum Family Membership
Four chances to win!!
Value $50 each
Raffle Table B



Larz Anderson Auto Museum Family Membership
Two family memberships available in two separate auctions.
Value $50Opening Bid $15
Auction Table 2

The Larz Anderson Auto Museum is home to "America's oldest car collection". For over 75 years, the Larz Anderson Auto Museum has been supporting the collector car community through a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and lectures. Today, the museum's primary goal is its continued support of the collector car community through educational outreach and the preservation of our permanent collection of early automobiles. We encourage you to consider becoming a member today and experience all the museum has to offer!

Membership Includes: • Free admission to the museum and museum-sponsored lawn events • Discounts at the museum store• Exclusive invitations to our member only events

15 Newton St Brookline, MA 02445
www.larzanderson.org



Two Riding Lessons at Lucky 7 Stables
Value $50 ~ Raffle Table B

Lucky 7 Stables is a full-service horseback riding stable located in Southern New Hampshire. In addition to guided Western horseback trail riding, we offer full horse boarding, horseback riding lessons, horses for sale or lease, pony rides and private pony rentals for parties, hay, wood shavings/bedding, grain, tack and horse-related gifts and collectibles. With two horseback riding arenas and dozens of miles of wooded trails, there's lots to do for equine enthusiasts and beginners alike!

(Expires October 3, 2011. Call for reservation 603-432-3076)
154 Litchfield Road, Londonderry, NH
www.lucky7stables.com




McDonalds Gift Card ~ Good for One Happy Meal per Month for a Year ~ Three chances to win ~ Raffle Table B









$25 Gift Certificate ~ Raffle Table B

Monster Mini Golf is an exciting indoor monster themed glow in the dark 18 hole miniature golf course that offers a host of family-oriented fun activities at every turn. This is not your average putt putt golf course! You'll feel the excitement and adventure of playing mini golf among scary but cool monster decor with custom and animated props. In addition to miniature golf, we have a family arcade containing many of today's most thrilling arcade games. At the end of your play, game award tickets are redeemable for great prizes. 

Locations include ~ Groton and Windsor Locks, CT
Danvers, Fairhaven, Norwood, Webster and Seakonk MA
Warwick, RI
CA, FL, GE, IN, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA
www.monsterminigolf.com


Two Seats on North Conway's Moose Safari
$36 to $56 Value ~ Raffle Table B

Ride along as we have fun taking a 3 hour mountain journey.

A video about moose is shown as you relax and ride in the 22 passenger moose bus. This is a local adventure to enjoy, with a success rate of 96% - 98% in moose sightings
Good during 2010 or 2011 season. Reservations to be made at least one day in advance by calling 603-662-3159. Season is late May through mid October.

www.mwvmoosetours.com




Six Passes to the Music Hall
$48 Value ~ Raffle Table B

The Music Hall is a nonprofit performing arts center that entertains 100,000 patrons, including 20,000 school children, annually with acclaimed film, music, theater, and dance performances. Its historic 900-seat theater, built in 1878, is the oldest in New Hampshire and designated an “American Treasure” by the U.S. Senate in the Save America’s Treasures Program administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Park Service.

(Expires June 30, 2011)
28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH
www.themusichall.org


Two Passes to the New England Air Museum $12 to $20 Value ~ Raffle Table B


While your feet may never leave the ground, your spirit will soar at the New England Air Museum. It's an interactive experience the whole family will enjoy. Check out our website and choose the activities you like best. Throttle up for takeoff in a flight simulator. Test your skills at kid's board or launch a rocket. The fun never stops at the New England Air Museum. Come on and see what you've been missing.

(Passes expire on October 2, 2011 and are not valid on special event days)
36 Perimeter Road, Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
www.neam.org

Two One-Mansion Passes to the Newport Rhode Island Mansions

$38 Value ~ Raffle Table B

The Preservation Society of Newport County preserves and protects the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Its 11 historic properties and landscapes - seven of which are National Historic Landmarks - trace America's architectural and social development from the Colonial era through the Gilded Age. In keeping with its mission, the Society strives to offer its members and the public a comprehensive view of each property's architecture, interiors, landscapes and social history.

424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI
http://www.newportmansions.org/

Two Tickets on the NY Skyride
$72 ValueOpening Bid $20
Auction Table 2

NY Skyride is New York’s one and only virtual tour simulator. It is an adventure tour of New York City narrated by actor Kevin Bacon, who takes guests soaring through Manhattan and the Big Apple skyline, gliding past the Statue of Liberty, dodging city cabs in Times Square, popping over Yankee Stadium, and buzzing past the Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport and United Nations, among the 30+ New York places to see. Guests are seated on a specially designed platform, enjoying an HD adventure synchronized to an 18 foot/6 meter large format screen.

(Open 365 days a year from 8 am to 10 pm)
NY Skyride is located on the second floor of the Empire State Building.
www.skyride.com


Dinner, Play and Cabaret at the Newport Play House for Two
Value $99.90Opening Bid $30
Auction Table 3

The Newport Playhouse was established in 1983 and has been a favorite with locals and tourists ever since they opened their doors.

(Valid on Friday and Sunday evenings only. Does not include beverages or gratuity on beverages.)
102 Connell Highway • Newport • Rhode Island
www.newportplayhouse.com


Nick's Comedy Stop Gift Certificate for Four People ~ Raffle Table B

Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District, Nick's Comedy Stop is the longest running comedy club in Boston. It's the perfect place to unwind with your favorite beverage and let the nation's funniest comics take you on a side-splitting ride!



(Advanced reservations required)
100 Warrenton Street, Boston, MA 02116  
www.nickscomedystop.com



A $20 Gift Certificate to the Ninety Nine Restaurant ~ Raffle Table C




Ocean State Rock Climbing


Two Free Climbs ~ Raffle Table C

We are Ocean State Rock Climbing, a new rock gym located in Lincoln, RI. We offer instructional classes at all levels throughout the week to teach all aspects of the sport of climbing to children as young as 6, all the way to adults. Our goals include providing you with a safe and friendly climbing environment and introducing you to the sport of climbing in a fun and exciting way. We also strive to challenge and train the more serious-minded climber with professional or competitive aspirations. We have two bouldering caves and a lead wall that arcs over the entire gym for the more experienced climbers.  So what are you waiting for? Come check us out!

3 New England Way in Lincoln, RI 02865
www.oceanstaterockclimbing.com


Admission for Two Adults and Two Youths to Old Sturbridge Village
Value $54Opening Bid $15
Auction Table 3


Old Sturbridge Village is a “must-see” destination to experience early New England life from 1790-1840. One of the country’s largest living history museums, OSV has historians in costume, 59 historic buildings on 200 acres, three water-powered mills and two covered bridges. Visitors can ride in a stagecoach, view antiques, heirloom gardens, meet the farm animals, and take part in hands-on crafts year-round.

(This certificate is valid for daytime admission only and expires on March 31, 2011)
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
www.osv.org



$25 Gift Certificate to Olive Garden Italian Restaurant ~ Raffle Table C

Also good at any Red Lobster, LongHorn Steak House, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52 or any other Darden Restaurant.






Three Chances to Win One Large Papa Gino's Pizza and One Bottle of Wine ~  Raffle Table C

Wine Donated by Oakland Variety, Taunton, MA




Fisher Bike from Peterson's Bike Shop $449.99 Value ~ Opening Bid $125
Auction Table 3

Fisher bike size 15.5 Med. frame wheel size 26 - Gold Series 6061 T6 Aluminum Genesis 2.0. This bike can be traded for another bike of equal or lesser value or applied to the cost of a bike of greater value.
 
Peterson's Bike shop has been serving the community for the past 30 years. This year at Peterson's we are proud to announce that we are now a TREK bicycle dealer. We will carry everything from their top of the line Carbon OCLV bicycles to comfort series bicycles and children's bicycles. We have also added to our clothing department ~ Nike jerseys and shorts, as well as spinning, road and mountain shoes.

421 Route 44, Raynham, MA
www.petersonsbikeshop.com

 
Two Passes for Admission to Plimouth Plantation ~ $36 to $56 Value ~ Raffle Table C

Plimoth Plantation, a bicultural museum, offers powerful personal encounters with history built on thorough research about the Wampanoag People and the Colonial English community in the 1600s. Our exhibits, programs, live interpreters, and historic settings encourage a new level of understanding about present-day issues affecting communities around the world.

(Valid through November 2011)
137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA
www.plimoth.org

One Half Day Kayak Rental at Portsmouth Kayak Adventures
Value $45 ~ Raffle Table C
 Portsmouth Kayak Adventures specializes in bringing the adventure and the fun of kayaking to everyone. Our professional guides will instruct you in the basics of the sport and escort you through the diverse seacoast waterways. The lush New England ecosystem provides a unique setting in which to explore kayaking in an area rich with natural beauty and nautical history. Our kayaks are stable and safe... ideal for novices, no prior experience is necessary.

Everything included. Please call for reservations at 603-559-1000.
Witch Cove Marina, 185 Wentworth Road, Route 1B, Portsmouth, NH
www.portsmouthkayak.com


 

Oil Change ~ Raffle Table C
284 Winthrop Street off Rt. 44, Taunton, MA      
http://www.proteamquickoil.net/



Five Passes to the Providence Children’s Museum 
$42.50 Value ~ Raffle Table C

Over one million people have visited the Museum since its relocation in 1997. The Museum has become an integral part of Rhode Island life, a place where children are nurtured and celebrated. 

(Expires October 31, 2011)
100 South Street, Providence, RI http://www.childrenmuseum.org/
 



$15 Gift Certificate from Readmore Books ~ Raffle Table C


Our selection of over one hundred thousand titles nestled into 3500 square feet of retail space offers the area's largest and most diverse selection of reading material for all ages. Whether your interests lie in the newest releases, timeless classics, special interests such as cooking or bird watching we should have what you are looking for. If you don’t find it on the shelf, let our special ordering service take care of that. Countless titles are available for next day delivery.


330 Wintrop Street, Taunton, MA
http://www.readmorebooks.com/



$20 Gas Card from Reese's Auto
Raffle Table C
Good at any Citgo Station




 







A Package for a Family of Four to Ryan Family Amusements
Raffle Table C 
Three chances to win!!!

This package includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, one round of mini golf and four game room tokens for each person. Ryan Family Amusements offers a clean, healthy environment. Our family entertainment centers feature candlepin and/or ten pin or duckpin bowling, and huge game rooms with the hottest, newest, coolest arcade games. 

Locations include Millis, Hyannis, South Yarmouth, Buzzards Bay, Raynham, Oak Bluffs and Newport
http://www.ryanfamily.com/


Salem Witch Museum Passes for Two Adults and Two Children
$28 Value
Raffle Table C
Two chances to win!!

She afflicts me! She comes to me at night and torments me! She's a witch! Words such as these struck terror into the hearts of Salem townspeople in the early spring of 1692 as hysterical young girls called out names.

The Salem Witch Museum brings you there, back to Salem 1692. Visitors are given a dramatic history lesson using stage sets with life-size figures, lighting and a narration.

(Not Valid in October)Washington Square North, Salem, MA
http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/








Seekonk Speedway Six Tickets
Value $72Opening Bid $20
Auction Table 3

Seekonk Speedway Four Tickets
Value $48 ~ Raffle Table C

Good for adult admissions to any regular Saturday night event during the 2011 Race Season. Centrally located on Route 6 just off 195, exits 1 or 2, the Speedway is situated between Providence and Fall River.


1710 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA
http://www.seekonkspeedway.com/








Two Tickets to Shear Madness
$84 ValueOpening Bid $20
Auction Table 3
 
Discover for yourself why over 9 million people around the world have seen Shear Madness, the uproarious whodunit where the audience gets to solve the crime. A mixture of improvisation and up-to-the-minute spontaneous humor. The play is delightfully different every time you see it.

(Reservations must be made no earlier than one week prior to performance date by calling the office at 617-426-5225. This voucher must be received by the box office prior to performance to guarantee reservation. Not valid for special holiday performances. Expires August 31, 2011)

(Expires August 31, 2011)
Charles Playhouse 74 Warrenton Street, Boston, MA
http://www.shearmadness.com/








Simmons Homestead Inn Bed & Breakfast Gift Certificate for One Night
Opening Bid $55
Auction Table 3

The entire house has been designed to be a Cape Cod bed and breakfast providing a warm, friendly, relaxing, and romantic atmosphere. It is a place to meet new friends, to feel at home, and relax. A pleasant haven to retire to after a day of exploring, it is situated where you can wander around Cape Cod, enjoy the beach, or take a day trip to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard. At the end of the day, you will return to the Inn, sit on the porch with wine, and relax. Then go to some of the best restaurants on all of Cape Cod, which are less than a mile away. We take dogs of all shapes and sizes and same with kids, have handouts on what to do and see, WiFi Internet connections, discount coupons for restaurants, ferries to the Islands and much more. Just Perfect!

(Valid until June 2011 except Saturdays in the summer, holidays based on availability)

288 Scudder Ave, Hyannis, MA
http://www.simmonshomesteadinn.com/

Two One Day Passes to Six Flags New England
Value $89.98 plus tax ~ Opening Bid $25
Auction Table 3

Six Flags New England has just about every kind of ride for every kind of rider. So, whether you want to take to the air on Bizarro the #1 coaster on the planet, spin head-over-heels on Catapult, cool off in the new Mr. Six's Splash Island or experience the magic of our classic Carousel, you'll find what you're looking for right here.

Springfield, MA
www.sixflags.com/newEngland/index.aspx


Two Round Trip Tickets for Two to Martha's Vineyard
$30 Value ~ Raffle Table C

Since 1818, the vessels of the Steamship Authority and its predecessors have been traveling the waters of Woods Hole and Martha's Vineyard as well as Hyannis and Nantucket. Both islands are wonderful destinations for visitors. Whether you're traveling to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket, Transit Authorities provide island-wide bus service, plus there are plenty of taxis, car rentals and bike rentals available.
This season or any season, traveling to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard with the Steamship Authority is The Way To Go!      

(Good for the 2011 season)
www.steamshipauthority.com










Two General Admission Tickets to Southwick's Zoo
$25.50 to $37.50 Value ~ Raffle Table C
Come discover over 100 species of animals at New England's largest zoological experience. Spend a fun filled day of amazing animals, great food, entertaining shows, rides for all ages and more!

2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA

http://www.southwickszoo.com/


Split Ends Hair Salon One Hour Massage from Imagine Massage
$50 Value ~ Raffle Table C

3 Burt Street, Berkley, MA
Call Karen for appointment at 508-577-7822



One Family Admission to The Sports Museum
$30 Value (assuming two adults and two children)
Raffle Table D

At The Sports Museum, we celebrate the character of Boston sports -- the unique brand of teamwork, determination, responsibility, courage, fairness, and other qualities of character possessed by our teams and athletes that make Boston "The Greatest Sports City in America."

Causeway Street, Boston, MA
www.tdbanknorthgarden.com/sportsmuseum





Stoneforge Tavern and Publick House ~ $25 Gift Certificate ~ Raffle Table D
Stoneforge has established a reputation for signature steaks, quality seafood, inventive sauté and premier customer service. All of our menus maintain Stoneforge consistency, each reflecting its own personality. Our locations offer a unique atmosphere for your dining experience.

http://www.stoneforge.net/
90 Paramount Drive, Rayham, MA



$25 Gift Certificate from Stop & Shop ~ Raffle Table D




Two Hours of Bowling at Taunton Lanes
$80 ValueOpening Bid $20
Auction Table 3

Includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, popcorn and soda for up to six people in one lane.


555 Wintrop Street, Taunton, MA
 www.amf.com/tauntonlanes/centerhomepage.htm


Four Gift Cards for Appetizers or Desserts at
TGI Friday's for up to $8 each 
$32 Value ~ Raffle Table D
Two Chances to Win!!

(Expires July 10, 2011 one ticket per party)



Tower of $100 Worth Scratch Tickets
Value Priceless!!!
 
Separate Raffle ~ 10 tickets for $5

Donated by Carol Welch 











Two All Day Passes to Water Wizz
$60 Value ~ Opening Bid $15
Auction Table 3

The beach was never this exciting! Make a splash this summer at our 35 foot high Giant Waterslides and our 50 foot high Super Speed Slides. There is over 1,000 feet of spills and thrills, tunnels and dips that twist and turn into two treated pools of refreshing fun for all. We are located right across the street from the picturesque Misquamicut State Beach. Water Wizz is the perfect way to refresh the entire family on a hot, summer day. See you at the slides!

(Expires on Labor Day of 2011)Misquamicut Beach, Westerly, RI
www.waterwizzri.com

 
World of Golf Automatic Putting Cup and Anti Slice Tees
Approximate value $20 ~ Raffle Table D
 

Practice your putting year round. Automatically returns ball every time! Portable for easy use and battery operated.



 
Four VIP Passes to York's Wild Kingdom
$79 Value Opening Bid $20
Auction Table 3

York's Wild Kingdom, located in York Beach, Maine has something to offer every member of the family. Each year more than 200,000 people come to visit the largest zoo and amusement park in the area. With exotic animals from around the world, York's Wild Kingdom is recognized for its rare species and knowledgeable curators.

We offer a variety of family rides, paddle boats, miniature golf course, a petting zoo, scenic picnic grounds and even a Haunted House. Educational learning sessions take place throughout the day and a special member of the zoo Rewa---Maine's only White Bengal Tiger---will amaze and delight the child in everyone!

(The passes are good anytime the park is open but do not include the Go Kart Rides or Live Animal Rides. Those items can be purchased at the park upon arrival.)
Route 1, York Beach, Maine
http://www.yorkzoo.com/
 

Four Passes to Zoo New England
(Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo)
$56 Value ~ Opening Bid $15
Auction 3
Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre site nestled in Boston’s historic Franklin Park.
Located at One Franklin Park Road in Boston.

Stone Zoo, formerly known as the Middlesex Fells Zoo, is located on a 26-acre site near the sparkling Spot Pond reservoir in Stoneham, MA. Stone Zoo is located at 149 Pond Street in Stoneham, MA.

(Expires June 30, 2011)

http://www.zoonewengland.org/


Loch Lomond Golf Club 94 Tee Shirt  ~ Medium
Hat ~ One Size Fits All

Raffle Table D
 
Donated by Tom and Jean Avila
 
 
 
Delaveaga ~ Santa Cruz,Ca
Extra-Large Tee Shirt
Hat ~ One Size Fits All

Raffle Table D

Donated by Tom and Jean Avila

Handmade Quilted Pocketbook
with inside pockets and an outside pocket for a cell phone. Snap front closer. 
 
Raffle Table D
 
Made and donated by Kathleen Paivia