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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Yardworks of Williamsburg

Ken Butler, owner of Yardworks of Williamsburg & Co-Op Dad, has graciously donated a lawn fertilization program!  Make your neighbors proud and bid on this useful donation!

Yardworks of Williamsburg, Inc.
Ken Butler - Owner
105 Mayfair Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-565-4624
Mowing, Landscape Maintenance, Lawn Care

School Crossing

"Discover how much fun learning can be" at Williamsburg's own School Crossing store!  Also, look for a lot of neat children's toys on auction night from School Crossing.

  

Wendy Schultz Wubbels


Are you familiar with Wendy Schultz Wubbels' work with silhouettes and scherenschnittes?  Check out her website to learn more and browse through the extensive galleries of her work.

Here is a sample of her amazing work...


Wendy has kindly donated three pieces of her work: "Circle of Friends", "A Parade of Children" (pictured above) and a "Tree of Life".

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

New Town Art Gallery

The New Town Art Gallery has donated a print from a local artist, Gulay Berryman!  Visit Gulay Berryman's website to learn about her impressive background and view samples of her work.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Home Rendering

Local professional artist, Elizabeth Eubanks, is donating her talent to one of our lucky auction winners!  She will do a 11.25" x 7.5" custom watercolor rendering/illustration of the winner's home!

Here are samples of Elizabeth Eubanks' work:





What a great house warming or first time home buyer gift idea!

Walk Wright Construction

Forget that five-year-old "Honey-Do" list because Walk Wright Construction has donated up to eight hours of home improvement services such as moisture damage repair, painting, caulking, door adjustments, etc.

Goooooooo Tribe!

Cheer on the William & Mary Tribe with four tickets to a woman's basketball game, four tickets to a men's basketball game and four tickets to a baseball game!





"Take Me Out to the Ball Game..."


Put your best face forward!

Put your best face forward with a skin care consult and a 90-minute refresher facial from The Skin Clinic.


"The Skin Clinic of Williamsburg offers a high level of non-invasive skin care services provided by a team of licensed, highly-trained professional aestheticians."

Out-of-Town Guests?

Are you planning on having a lot of out-of-town guests for the holidays?

Then consider treating them to a two-night stay at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center on Bypass Road!


Unless, of course, you think that might offend them.  In which case you should probably offer your bedroom, bathroom and best pillows to your guests while you cozy up and snuggle down at the Holiday Inn! 

C. Ritchie Photography

Looking for a great holiday gift for the grandparents who need nothing?  C. Ritchie Photography has more than generously donated a free sitting fee for a Co-Op family and $450 toward portraits!  Thanks to this awesome photographer and former Co-Op Mom!

"C. Ritchie Photography, Inc. has been photographing Williamsburg, its families and its visitors for over twenty years.  We specialize in families, children, weddings, high school seniors and public relations.  Whether you are looking for a classic, traditional portrait of your child or a photojournalistic look of your wedding day, we can and would love to do it."

Redskins v. Tampa Bay

How does this sound?

Four 50 yard line tickets to the Redskins v. Tampa Bay game at 1:00 p.m. on December 12th...parking pass included?


Believe it.

Bid on it.  

Monday, October 25, 2010

Williamsburg Gymnastics

Do you have a little tumbler in your house?  Williamsburg Gymnastics has donated a free session of gymnastics for ages K-12, five Saturdays, held at William & Mary gymnastics gym!



Salt Spa of Williamsburg

The Salt Spa of Williamsburg has donated a gift certificate for one session of up to eight people.



"Research has proven the therapeutic values of salt caves and their positive influence in the treatment of such diseases as respiratory illness, heart and cardio-vascular diseases, dermatological conditions, vegetative nervous system malfunction and other troubles."

Norfolk Botanical Garden

Norfolk Botanical Garden has donated a Family Fun Pack that has two garden passes good for up to six people at a time.  Check out their cool website to plan your beautiful visit!

Monica Sigmon

The great Monica Sigmon must know how precious our children are and she must understand how desperately we want to capture these fleeting childhood moments because why else would she have donated a gift card for a sitting fee and a $200 portrait credit?

Mo Willems

Barnes & Noble, New Town, has donated three signed Mo Willems books!

Mariners' Museum

Looking for family events that are offered throughout the entire year?  The Mariners' Museum has donated a family membership.



Benefits:
-Unlimited Free Admission to the Museum
-Invitations to members' only opening receptions and events.
-Free subscription to the members' magazine, AHOY!
-10% discount in The Museum Shop and Compass Cafe

La Tienda

La Tienda wants you and seven of your friends to have a taste of Spain so they've donated a Paella class for EIGHT!  Let the fun begin!

Kindermusik

Behold...the Power of Kindermusik!



"The research about music and children's development is truly stunning.  More and more, the eyes of the research community turn to music as a vehicle to deliver a learning experience to children."


With that said, Kindermusik has donated 1/2 off a semester (16 weeks)!

Will / Estate Planning Package

Johnson, Gasink and Baxter LLP is kindly working toward putting our parental worries and responsibilities at rest by generously offering a Will / Estate planning package including medical directives for YOU to bid on. 


"While each person's needs and situation are different, every adult needs to have at least a Will to arrange their affairs at death, a Durable Power of Attorney in the event of incapacity, and a Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will for medical issues.  It is especially important that people with minor children have a Will in place to identify who becomes the guardian of their children when they die."

Jennifer Clark Photography

Check out Jennifer Clark's amazing work then consider the opportunity to bid on a photo session and 11x14 laster prints!

"Jen Clark specializes in newborn, children, HS Senior Photography in the Tidewater and surrounding areas."


JCC Recreation Center

James City County Recreation Center  has donated a six-month pass!



"James City County Parks and Recreation offers a myriad of opportunities to enjoy our facilities and the wonderful outdoors our unique community has to offer.  The benefits are endless!"

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Institute for Dance, Inc.



Bring your budding dancer to see the Institute of Dance's winter performance, Christmas Dreams, at the Kimball Theatre on December 11th at 7:30 p.m.  You can afford to bring your budding dancer's friends too with the four tickets that I Dance has donated!

"It's Christmas in Williamsburg and little Janie Sparkle wants just one thing, for all her wishes to come true!  But an unexpected event stands between her and Christmas morning.  Janie finds herself in an enchanted world where nothing is as it seems.  Come join Janie on her tremendous journey home."

Toggle Bracelet

Be sure to check out the Toggle Bracelet donated by Hi Ho Silver!

Green Side Up

Fire pits provide great ambiance for outdoor family gatherings as well as warmth and comfort.  Imagine the memories your family will create surrounding the fire pit on your patio or deck that has been donated by Green Side Up Landscaping.

The Kimball Theatre

With four tickets to the Kimball Theatre you can enjoy a fun couples date night or you can take the family to watch a film or a live performance!


"Located in Merchants Square, the Kimball Theatre is home to current films and live performances.  On any given day, you might see a Colonial Williamsburg interpreter portray Patrick Henry or enjoy a jazz ensemble of talented students from the College of William and Mary.  Whatever your tastes, the Kimball Theatre is at the center of Williamsburg's community activities."

Capture This Moment

Jodi Barder at Capture This Moment has donated a portrait session with a gift portrait...just in time for those holiday card family photos!

Golf, golf, golf, all day long!

Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?  Well, brace yourself for this...it's about to get REALLY good!

(1) Four rounds of golf from The Golden Horseshoe will be up for bid on November 6th!



"The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club offers 45 holes of championship golf blissfully free from encroaching real estate.  In fact, the Gold, Green, and Spotswood courses are designated as Audubon sanctuaries.  Each course is consistently highly rated by golf publications."




(2) Eight rounds of golf (four w/ cart fees included) from Kingsmill!


"Championship courses designed by Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Tom Clark and two-time U.S. Open champion Curtis Strange.  And fairways and greens for as long as there's light to see."


(3) Four rounds of golf from Kiskiack Golf!


"Kiskiack's beautiful surroundings will allow you to unwind, the spectacular views will inspire you, and the challenging layout will awaken your spirit.  Kiskiack Golf Club is set on land once occupied by the Chickiack, a group of Virginia Algonquian Indians, under the rule of the Great Chief of Powhatan."


(4) Foursome at Williamsburg National Golf (carts included)!


"The settlers to Williamsburg's Historic Triangle found great beauty and faced noble challenges in nearby Jamestown and Yorktown.  At Williamsburg National, we honor those tow nearby historic sites with our existing Nicklaus designed Jamestown Course designed by Tom Clark.  Both courses offer their own "great beauty" and "noble challenges" as today's visitors enjoy golfing at the award-winning Williamsburg National Golf Club."


(5) Four passes to Cypress Creek Golfers' Club!

"A Curtis Strange Signature Course.  Located just across the James River from Williamsburg and Hampton, VA, Cypress Creek Golfers' Club is a spectacular course designed by the renowned Tom Clark of Ault, Clark & Associates in consultation with the Tidewater's most successful professional, Curtis Strange.  This wonderful layout tests the golfer with challenging shots in a pristine setting that is a "must see/must play" for everyone who enjoys a memorable golfing experience."


B O N U S :

I mean, since we're talking about golf you might want to know about this, too...


How would you like a signed 8x10 photo of Phil Mickelson, PGA Golfer?




I think that's enough golf talk for one day.

Home Improvement

Working on a home improvement project?  The gift cards donated by Custom Builder Supply Company will surely help your home improvement budget!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Fitness Together

Fitness Together has donated a physical evaluation and three personal training sessions!  Make that New Year's Resolution a reality!

Ferguson Center for the Arts

Check the silent auction for two tickets for the 2010-2011 season from Ferguson Center for the Arts!

For your W&M sports fan!

Bruce Parkhill, William & Mary Hall of Famer and Former Head Coach from the 1972-1982 basketball season, has donated a #10 W&M practice jersey from the 1982-1983 season!




During the 1982-1983 basketball season the team produced an undefeated record in league play!

Tooth Whitening

Check out the silent auction items for a tooth whitening session donated by Blainey, Boxx, Lachine and Beau!

Nutcracker

What is your favorite scene?

Is it the opening "Party Scene" or the "Fighting Scene" between the Mouse King and the Nutcracker?  Oh, but then there's the Land of Sweets and the Land of Snow!  Ohhhh, or what about the powerful Russian Dance or the graceful Waltz of the Flowers?  Let's face it, the entire performance is brilliant...every time!

The Richmond Ballet has donated two tickets to their 2010 Nutcracker Performances!



But wait!  There's more!


Our very own Eastern Virginia School for the Performing Arts has also donated two tickets to their Nutcracker Performance which will be performed at the Ferguson Center for the Arts on December 18th at 7:00 p.m.!

Monday, October 18, 2010

Gabriel with Wonderpets

That's the title of this beautiful piece of work that will be up for bid on auction night:


Artist: Brian Kreydatus
Date: 2010
Title: Gabriel with wonderpets
Medium: Woodcut
Image size: 16"x12"
Framed size: 24"x17"

Family Photos

Need to have your family photos taken?  Let Colonial Photography do them for you with a free sitting fee and a 5x7 photo!


"Sure, we use state-of-the-art cameras, lighting, and photo retouching.  Yet our clients love us for another reason -- because we're relaxed, jovial, and well, good.  Really good.  Find our what 20 years of people-loving experience can do for you and  yours."

Apple Door Systems

Spruce up your garage with a $100.00 gift certificate generously donated by Apple Door Systems!



Hand Blown Glass Pitcher

Shelton Glass Works has donated a signed original hand blown old world glass pitcher.  Check out all the gorgeous things available on their website!


"For over 30 years John Shelton has been creating hand-crafter glass masterpieces in Williamsburg, Virginia.  A native of Williamsburg he is hometown proud and constantly inspired by the rich history of the area where our country finds its colonial roots.  John understands the value of originality.  This is evident in the fact that each piece he creates is a one-of-kind masterpiece with no two pieces in any series being exactly the same."

Ripley's Believe It or Not

Ever want to check out the strange and mysterious Ripley's Believe It or Not?  All you have to do is bid on admission tickets at the auction!

Weekend in Kitty Hawk

What's better than a weekend in Kitty Hawk?

Not much!

Welcome to the Scooby Shack!



Pick any time from now 'til Memorial Day Weekend.  The Scooby Shack has 4 bedrooms and great ocean views.  It's fully equipped for fun!




Paint on Pottery Too

Enjoy an afternoon of fun at Paint on Pottery Too with the $30.00 gift certificate and paintable mug they so kindly donated!

Meal for Six!


Back by popular demand...The Inn at Warner Hall executive chef, Eric Garcia, will be sharing his culinary talents with the Co-Op again this year by donating a meal for six, created in the winning bidders home!



"Chef Eric Garcia draws on his experiences at The Dining Room at Ford's Colony, The Watergate Hotel, and more recently, the Williamsburg Inn, to create a wonderful melange of taste and visual excitement.  A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America - Hyde Park, Chef Garcia uses only the freshest ingredients for his masterful creations."


I can taste the goodness already!