Welcome to the Temple Rock Café 2014! Temple Rock is a special night where the TBE community comes together for a wonderful evening. This year, we are thrilled to bring professional musicians Keys to the City to Temple Rock for their famed dueling pianos show. No doubt, we will be singing and (maybe even) dancing to songs that we all know and love. The Temple Rock Steering Committee works hard to make sure that this is a fabulous night for everyone. Evenings like this remind us what a special place TBE is and how fortunate we are to be members of such a wonderful institution. We would be remiss if we did not remind you that Temple Rock also is TBE’s most important annual fundraiser after the Annual Appeal. Please take part in both the live and silent auctions – not only do you walk away with fabulous items, but every dollar goes directly to TBE. Please spend generously. There is something for everyone, from sports and theater tickets to hotel and vacation packages, from jewelry and clothing to tastings and catered dinners in your home, as well as gift certificates for some of the top restaurants in Fairfield County. Our thanks to all of you who contributed to and solicited items for this year’s auction. Finally, our special thanks to our Temple Rock Patrons and Temple Rock Friends, who once again have stepped up to the plate and delivered a home run for TBE. We are very fortunate to have so many generous people at Temple Beth El. Again, thanks to everyone for coming to this year’s Temple Rock Cafe. Enjoy!
Eileen H. Rosner
David Wolff
Co-Chair Temple Rock Cafe
Co-Chair Temple Rock Cafe
TEMPLE ROCK CAFÉ
Program Guide 7:30 PM
The Fun Begins! Check-in, Cocktails, Appetizers and Sushi Bar Silent Auction Super Bowl Pool and Raffle
8:30 PM Dinner is Served 9:15 PM Silent Auction ends 9:30 PM Dinner ends 9:35 PM Live Auction 10:00 PM Sing and Enjoy the Music of Keys to the City Dueling Pianos Enjoy Dessert with the Show 11:15 PM Raffle Winners Announced Collect Your Winnings! Check-Out Begins in the Lobby The Countdown begins to Temple Rock Café 2015
Temple Rock Café Thank you all for getting this done!
Temple Rock Café Committee Members 2014 Committee Chairs: Liz and Scott Krowitz, Cheryl and David Wolff, Betsy and Peter Kempner, Eileen H. Rosner Diane & David Arditti Amy & Mel Bloomenthal Stacy & Donald Cooper Stacey & Eliot Essenfeld Rachel & Keith Friedman Heidi & Harrison Ganz Marni & Michael Handel Elissa & James Hyman Jeannie Kasindorf Hazel & David Katz Rona & Mark Katz Sharon & Steven Katz Carol & Allen Krim Lieba & Steven Lander Francie Leader Susan & Steve Leiterstein Lois Stark & Gary Lessen
Hayley & Joshua Levine Lisa & Jeffrey Manheim Jeanne Feore & Larry Peikes Susan & Marc Peyser Honni & Sylvan Pomerantz Cathy & David Satz Shelly & Harold Schwartz Debbie & Leon Shapiro Miriam & Steven Sosnick Donna Sweidan & Michael Swartz Lori & Bruce Tobin Dana & Carl Weinberg Mia & Lonny Weinstein Dana Horowitz & Peter Wolly Rachel & Gadi Zohar Nicole & Ron Zussman
Special thanks to Steven Lander, for ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING! Mindy Rogoff for setting up the Auction Catalog. With very special thanks to Eileen H. Rosner for her guidance and her attention to detail, A special thank you to Aviva Maller for her creativity in the room decorating and auction set-up design, Michael Swartz for designing the Temple Rock invitation. Ellen Gottfried for everything she has helped with, Linda Rezak for her expertise and patience, and Leon Shapiro and David Katz for their excellence with computer programs and creating invoices. And everyone who was kind enough to give up part of their evening to “work” and help the night go smoothly. Please accept our most sincere apologies and our thanks for your understanding if we inadvertently did not list your name or credit your donation, or if an item could not be listed because of the printing deadline.
Temple Rock Café Our thanks go out to our friends in the community for their generous contributions to this evening. With very special thanks to K & P Events who generously provided the decorative lighting for the event, Aviva Maller Magical & Meaningful Events for designing the beautiful setting for this event and to Aviva Maller Photography for photographing the event. 16 Handles A & S Fine Foods Abel Caterers Ace Hotel Affinion Group Agabhumi Amsterdam Hotel Tracey Aron Judy and Meryl Aronin Artist’s Market Asiana Cafe Ballet School of Stamford Bar Q Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant Beth Torah Caterers Carol Brewer Interiors, LLC Bridgeport Bluefish C & G Crystal & Collectibles Caramoor City Carting & Recycling Coalhouse Pizza Connecticut Cigar Company Consumer Reports Brent Cook Brett Coplin, Imprint Marketing Concepts Joseph Craig Caterers Crystal Rock Curtain Call Diamond Resorts International & Brian Gay Invitational Dooney & Bourke Doral Arrowwood Dougie’s Bar-B-Que Grill Fairway Market Ronnie Fein Craig Feinstein David Firestein
Susan Frieden Nobu Florist & Events On Location Tours Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Homes Mayor David Martin Heidi & Harrison Ganz Pedigree Ski Shop Gelbco Limousine Lisa & Mitch Pomerance GFI Group Honni & Sylvan Pomerantz Cheryl Bader-Goldblum & Stephen Goldblum Pomodoro Pizzeria & Trattoria Dr. Stephen Green Joel Rappaport - NAPSco Rabbi Joshua Hammerman Regency Limousine Hilton Stamford Hotel Riko’s Pizza Congressman Jim Himes Eileen H. Rosner Hoffman Energy Rye Ridge Deli Hotel Zero Degrees - Norwalk Cathy & David Satz Elliot Isban and American Solar Scholastic, Inc. and Alternative Power Salon Shahin Alan Kalter Danielle Shapiro Karen & Robert Katchko B. Styles Productions Betsy & Peter Kempner Salon Wayne Keough’s Paint and Hardware Susan Schneiderman Kibberia Mediterranean Restaurant & Cafe Sam Schwartz Friends of Andrew Krowitz Seasons Lake Compounce Senator Richard Blumenthal Lakeside Diner Sheraton Stamford Hotel Joshua Lander of Daniel Smick Inc. Sisterhood of Temple Beth El Lieba & Steven Lander Miriam & Steven Sosnick Chef Geoff Lazlo Sound Tigers Leafline Salad Company Robin Evans-Stamford Conn. Dermatology Stan & Debbie Lee Stamford Museum & Nature Center David Lejfer Stamford Police Department Rachel Leslie Stamford Suites Lois Stark & Gary Lessen Nancy & Bob Stone Late Show with David Letterman Peter Suchy Jewelers Hope & Peter Levensohn SWC Office Furniture Hayley Levine Tabouli Grill Stuart Teitelbaum Main Event Caterers, Inc. The Silk Touch Lisa & Erik Mallon William Tong, State Representative Lisa & Jeffrey Manheim W.B. Mason Office Products-Stan Rosen Minuteman Press of Stamford Dana & Carl Weinberg Museum of Jewish Heritage Mia & Lonny Weinstein My Three Sons Westport Country Playhouse Steve Nemiroff Woodbury Ski Area New Yorker Hotel YES Network Nobel Salon Ron Zussman We apologize if we have inadvertently omitted any names in this list. We assure you it’s a slip of the pen, not a slip of the heart!
PLEASE NOTE: Since all of the items in our auction are intended for the general public and not exclusively to our Jewish community, both kosher and non-kosher establishments are being featured on the auction.
Temple Rock Café Guidelines and Rules Conditions of Sale: 1. Unless other specified, dates and times are to be arranged for redemption of your purchase at the mutual convenience of the donor and the buyer, and all applicable offerings (e.g. lodging, airfare, restaurants) are subject to space availability and reservations. Please read all conditions and specifications carefully. 2. Unless otherwise noted, all items and services must be used within one year of the date of purchase (February 1, 2015). 3. Payment must be made in full by cash, check, MasterCard or Visa. Only MasterCard or Visa will be accepted. Items will be released to you upon presentation of a paid receipt. Note: A convenience fee of 2.5% will be assessed on all credit card charges. 4. Temple Beth El warrants neither the quality nor the value of the items or services offered this evening. All items are sold in “as is” condition. Dollar values are estimated and provided by the donor and are not warranted by Temple Beth El. 5. By participating in this Auction, each bidder recognizes that neither Temple Beth El nor anyone who assists in conducting this Auction shall be liable for any occurrence resulting from this Auction by reason of use of the purchased items or services. 6. If it is necessary to leave prior to the conclusion of the Auction and the creation of the invoices (please see Payment Guidelines below) and you win any items, you will be called the next morning to arrange to pay for and pick up your item(s). By leaving your bid “in” prior to the close of the tables, you will be obligating yourself to pay for the winning item.
Auction: 1. The Auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Items, when practical, are displayed for your viewing pleasure on tables in the social hall. When an item is not able to be displayed (for instance, Vail Ski Trip) there will be a sign describing the item in detail. 2. When you see an item you are interested in, CLEARLY write your bidder number, initials and dollar amount of your bid on the corresponding bidding sheet. 3. Please make certain that your bid is higher than those above it, and observe the minimum required increment shown on the bidding sheet or your bid will be invalidated (deemed “illegal”). 4. We urge you to check back frequently during the Auction to make sure that you still have the highest bid on the item you want. You may wish to increase
your bid over the last bid listed. The winner of each item will be the highest legal bid on the sheet for that particular item at the close of the Auction. The Silent Auction will close at 9:15 p.m. 5. At 11:15 p.m. a summary will be made available listing all the bidder numbers with each winning auction item number beside it. If you have won items, proceed to checkout in the lobby to pay for and claim your merchandise or certificates.
Payment Guidelines: All merchandise can be paid for and picked up in the lobby starting at 11:15 p.m. 1. Please understand that it takes time to tabulate the winners of each silent auction item and then add the results from the Live Auction and create individual invoices for each bidder number. Please do not ask to be cashiered out prior to 11:15 p.m. unless you are using “Express Checkout.” 2. Items must be paid for by cash, check, MasterCard or Visa. Note: A convenience fee of 2.5% will be assessed on all credit card charges. 3. Express Checkout is available. If you plan to leave early, you may sign a credit authorization at the registration and your charge card will be billed for your purchases. Note: A convenience fee of 2.5% will be assessed on all credit card charges. Items may be picked up the next morning during Religious School hours (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon). 4. Present your paid invoice to the merchandise distribution volunteers to receive your winning items. 5. If it is necessary to leave prior to the conclusion of the Auction and the creation of the invoices, you will be notified if you have won either an Auction item or Raffle item the next morning.
Tax Information The Temple is required to provide information regarding the deductibility of payments by patrons at our fundraising events. The IRS states that fundraising activities in which part or all of a contribution may be deductible includes auctions when merchandise or benefits are received in return for payment of a specified minimum amount. For the auction items: The fair market value, to the best of our knowledge, will be listed in the catalogue. If your successful bid is higher than the value stated, the difference is tax deductible. Please consult with your tax advisor for the full extent of your tax deduction. Thank you for your support of Temple Beth El. Respectfully, The Temple Rock Café Committee
Temple Rock Café Live Auction 001
Spend a Night in NYC and see David Letterman – 2 Tickets & a Tour! Enjoy a classic night in Manhattan, taken by limousine, for a once-in-alifetime, up close and personal way to see “The Late Show with David Letterman.” You and your guest will be on the CBS Guest List, given great seats, and after the show, you’ll join TBE’s very own (and The Late Show’s amazing announcer) Alan Kalter on stage for a personal tour of the set and a photo opportunity at Dave’s desk in front of the show’s New York City skyline! Then spend the night in a Tower room at The New Yorker Hotel, plus a complimentary breakfast in the morning. You will have a ride back at the time of your choice. Donor: Alan Kalter - Late Show with David Letterman value: Priceless Regency Limousine value: $100 Joe Gelb, Gelbco LLC value: $155 The New Yorker Hotel value: $500
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Four Yankees Legend Suite Seats – No Need To Buy Any Hot Dogs This Day Spend an exciting day with your family or friends in the best seats in the house at Yankee Stadium. The four Luxury Suite tickets get you free food and drink throughout, and complimentary preferred parking. Be a hero to your children or friends; you’ll never want to sit in regular seats again. Game will be mutually agreed on by parties and subject to YES Network availability. Donor: YES Network value: $4,000
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Exclusive Resort Vacation in Mexico, Palm Springs or... Diamond Resorts International, one of the largest hospitality companies in the world offering a portfolio of spectacular resorts, invites you to enjoy an exclusive 8-day, 7-night vacation in a two bedroom suite in any of their participating properties. Enjoy the sun in Mexico, Florida, Arizona or St. Maarten, or ski in Lake Tahoe or Utah. Or travel to any of their other fabulous properties in the world. A great week for a family vacation or for two couples to get away from it all. Donor: Diamond Resorts International value: $3,000-3,500 Brian Gay Invitational
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The Senate and Senator Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity! Meet TBE’s very own, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, for breakfast in the Senate dining room, and then a staff member will greet four of you for a very private tour of the Senate. Walk through the corridors of power, learn some of the fascinating history of the Senate, and maybe get the chance to shake hands with some of our nation’s leaders. Don’t miss it! Donor: Senator Richard Blumenthal value: Priceless
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Vail Ski Vacation-Sandstone Creek Experience what past winners have raved about. Enjoy a week of lodging at The Sandstone Creek Club in Vail, Colorado, from December 20-27, 2014, in a fully furnished two-bedroom, two-bath apartment that easily sleeps six adults. Club amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, Jacuzzi and health club. The Sandstone Club shuttle takes you to and from the mountain day and night. To complete this package, we will also provide van transportation from one location in the greater Stamford area to and from one of the local airports plus a Gloria Vanderbilt two-piece nylon luggage set. And to top it off, use a gift certificate to buy some last minute accessories from Pedigree Ski Shop. TESTIMONIALS: “We had a great time in Vail this past Christmas week. The accommodations are spacious and well located, just a quick two-minute shuttle right to the base of the mountain. We enjoyed days of excellent powder skiing, world-class ski school for the kids and great restaurants and entertainment.” Jaffe-Berkowitz Family “Awesome skiing, snowmobiling, tubing, ice skating, shopping and more, capped-off with wonderful meals (either at a restaurant in the village, on the mountain at Beaver Creek or in the great Pomerantz condo) and a late night hot tub visit. A spectacular way for our family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers to have quality time together and the vacation of a lifetime.”...Springer Family Donor: Honni and Sylvan Pomerantz value: $2,850 Pedigree Ski Shop - Gift Certificate value: $50 Judy and Meryl Aronin - Luggage value: $80
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A Week for Two In NYC and see “Jersey Boys” Wish you could get away to Manhattan for more than one night? Stroll through all the neighborhoods and take the time to see all of New York’s great sights, theatre and dinner? TBE’s own Sue Frieden invites you to stay in her fabulous Upper East Side one bedroom apartment for a mutually agreed upon week from Memorial Day 2014-New Year’s. TBE will add tickets to the New York Stock Exchange, an On Location Tour and two tickets to “Jersey Boys” with orchestra seats, first 10 rows, any date available with two weeks notice. Plus a Panasonic camera to take pictures of all the great memories you will create. Donor: Sue Frieden - Apartment value: Priceless On Location Tours value: $100 New York Stock Exchange value: Priceless Friend of TBE - Camera value: $100 “Jersey Boy” Tickets - Steve Nemiroff value: $314
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Be An Adventurer! Take a Private Airplane Ride (2 people) from Danbury Airport to Nantucket, Block Island or Martha’s Vineyard. Enjoy a special sightseeing tour from a birds-eye view with co-pilot Dr. Stephen Green. Donor: Dr. Stephen Green value: Priceless
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A Five Star Dinner in Your Home Join Chef Geoff Lazlo, the Executive Chef of The Whelk in Westport, Connecticut, for a private dinner (with wine pairing) cooked in your home! Geoff will dispense tips on how to cook like a professional and will wow you with his simple and delicious seasonal dishes. Geoff was the sous chef at Gramercy Tavern, where he cooked for five years. He has worked in some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens, including Chez Panisse, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, and Blue Hill (New York), as well as in Bordeaux, France. He is passionate about using seasonal ingredients, participating with local farmers and supporting the community. Geoff trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park and is a founder of IvyWine, a company that teaches to business students at Yale, Columbia, and the Wharton School at UPenn. This will be an occasion to remember! And use a Nobu Florist gift certificate to decorate your table with beautiful flowers. Note that ingredients to be paid separately by winner(s). Donor: Chef Geoff Lazlo value: $5,000 Nobu Florists value: $50
SPECIAL OFFER TONIGHT
EVERYONE WINS!!! Pew seats and reserved parking spot for the High Holidays! No Shuttle Buses and Stage Seats for You! Just imagine: The crazy, busy, slaving-over-a-hot-oven days of getting ready for the High Holidays…Rushing out the door to get to Temple and then not being able to park…and then, not being able to sit! Well, not for the buyers of this wonderful item! Every member family that bids $1,000 will receive prime reserved parking in the Temple Beth El parking lot and Pew Seats for your immediate family for both days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur too! How’s that for starting the New Year off right?
Donor: Temple Beth El Set Price $1,000 Sign up for this special deal! No one will be turned away.
Auction Table Closing Time: 9:15 p.m. Stroll around the social hall and check out our fabulous auction items. Add your bidder number and your initials to items you want. Check back often to make sure you have not been outbid by others! Remember to watch the time and be careful to make sure your bids are “legal!”
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS 100
Nets vs. Bulls at Barclays Center, Plus Food and Drink Two tickets to the Brooklyn Nets vs. Bulls at the new Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, NY. The game is on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., section 24, row 13, seats 1-2. Includes refreshments at any “fixed” food vendor (attached to stadium). Donor: Sam Schwartz value: $570
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Knicks! Two tickets for a NY Knicks home game during the 2013-2014 or 20142015 season on a mutually agreeable date. Seats are great, located in section 105, row 12, seats 12 and 13. Donor: Betsy and Peter Kempner value: $350
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Four Nets Tickets, plus Food and Drink Enjoy the Barclay’s Center in style. Four of you will sit in the YES Network seating for a regular season game to be mutually determined by the parties. Includes refreshments at any “fixed” food vendor (attached to stadium). Donor: YES Network value: $1,140
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Men’s Basketball - UCONN vs. Cincinnati Four tickets to see UCONN vs. Cincinnati on Saturday, March 1 at noon at the XL Center in Hartford, CT, in center court, section 116, lower level, row U seats 1-4. Donor: David Lejfer value: $108
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Eagles vs. Giants Four house seat tickets for the Eagles vs. Giants game at Met Life Stadium (date and time to be determined). Includes parking and pre-game field passes. Donor: Friends of Andrew Krowitz
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Go Jets Two tickets, section 314 (48 yard line - Jets’ side) row 8, seats 6 & 7. Includes pre-paid parking pass. Date at a mutually agreeable time. Donor: Betsy and Peter Kempner value: $300
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Yankees at Yankee Stadium Four great seats at Yankee Stadium to see the New York Yankees vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 1:05 p.m., in section 106, 4th row from the field. Donor: David Firestein value: $400
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See the Yankees in Style! Four great seats for a Yankees game in section 126, row 28. The tickets also get you into the Audi Yankees Club and the Mohegan Sun Sports Bar. Date at a mutually agreeably time. Donor: Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Homes value: $640
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Bridgeport Sound Tigers Sound Tigers sweatshirt (size “m”) and four tickets to a home game, subject to availability. Must be redeemed by April 13, 2014. Donor: Sound Tigers value: $160
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2014 Bridgeport Bluefish Tickets Four reserved tickets to a 2014 Bridgeport Bluefish game. Donor: Bridgeport Bluefish value: $40
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Garmin Approach S2 GPS Watch (white) Stop guessing your yardage with the Garmin Approach S2 GPS Watch. Stylish and comfortable, this golf watch offers a precise reading of your distance to the front, middle and back of the green. The S2 introduces new and exciting features such as layup/dogleg distances and a built-in digital scorecard. Free course updates are also included, without an additional subscription fee, so you’ll always have an up-to-date reading that’s spot on. Donor: Anonymous value: $250
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Tee Time at Burning Tree Country Club One round of golf for two, with a member of the Pomerance family, at Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich on a weekday. Date to be determined. Donor: Lisa and Mitch Pomerance value: $400
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18 Holes at Rockrimmon Three people will be Peter Kempner’s guests while playing 18 holes of golf at the beautiful Rockrimmon Country Club during the 2014 golf season. Valid Tuesday - Friday or Sunday afternoon, on a date to be mutually agreed upon. Donor: Betsy and Peter Kempner value: $500
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Fairview Country Club Foursome Tuesday-Friday, April-September 2014 - you and three friends. Contact two to four weeks in advance to arrange a date. Donor: Sue Frieden value: $500
HOME SWEET HOME 200
Tea for Two in White and Blue Enjoy a selection of traditional Chinese teas poured from a whimsical pot into two lidded cups. An 18”x 48” runner completes this gift basket. Donor: Friends of TBE value: $65
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Tree of Life Candlesticks Beautiful Tree of Life design. Silver-plate with gold cups. Donor: Sisterhood value: $125
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Lenox Judaica Shed new light on a favorite Chanukah tradition with this Blessings menorah from Lenox. Elegant ivory porcelain bears a pomegranate leaf design, a symbol of fruitfulness, knowledge and wisdom, as well as radiant gold accents. Donor: C & G Crystal and Collectibles value: $140
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Screened Topsoil 20 yards of screened topsoil delivered anywhere in Stamford. Donor: Karen and Robert Katchko value: $750
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Home Improvement Gift Card Donor: Keough’s Paint & Hardware
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value: $50
Coffee and Tea Espresso Set Six white cups and saucers with elegant band of silver, black and gold design made of fine porcelain. Comes in a beautiful gift box with satin lining. Donor: Judy and Meryl Aronin value: $30
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Embroidered Velvet Pillows Three beautiful velvet and embroidered pillows - velvet design with tassels. Donor: Carol Brewer value: $450
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100 Gallons of Oil 100 gallons of heating oil delivered to your home. Donor: Hoffman Energy
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value: $480
Gonna Wash the Dirt Right Off A My House Let Joshua Lander of Daniel Smick, Inc. power wash your home for you. Get rid of that winter snow and spring rain and resulting mud and mildew and head into summer with a sparkly clean home. Donor: Joshua Lander of Daniel Smick, Inc. value: $500
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Permanent Botanical Floral Arrangement An assortment of roses, hydrangea and orchids (pinks, corals and cream) in an eight inch footed glass bowl. Donor: The Silk Touch value: $150
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Pillow Pair Dana’s hand-pulled lithograph, “Max’s Ferns,” takes a new form as a pair of hand-stitched pillows with beaded embellishments printed on and crafted from silk. Each pillow measures 13”x14”. Donor: Dana Weinberg value: $150
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Tree of Life We will deliver and install one snow fountain weeping cherry tree on your property in the spring of 2014. Location consultation will be conducted before installation. Donor: Finescape and Sons value: $750
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Apple iPad Get the tablet that sets the standard for the industry, an Apple iPad 2 Tablet (16GB, Wifi, White) 2nd Generation. Be the envy of your family and friends. Donor: Anonymous value: $399
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Kindle Fire You’ll never get ink on your fingers again. Kindle Fire HDX 7”, HDX Display, Wi-Fi, 16 GB. Includes special offers. Donor: Lois Stark and Gary Lessen value: $229
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Artisanal Firewood - 1/4 Cord BUY IT NOW!!! BUY IT NOW!!! 100% seasoned hardwood: Oak, maple, ash, etc. Hand-split for a rustic cut. Delivery and stacking included. First 8 people to sign-up win! Donor: Dana and Carl Weinberg value: $65 per 1/4 cord
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Home Generator Forget worrying about power outages in winter or summer storms. Westinghouse electric start generator with 7,000 running watts / 8,500 starting watts with electric start and 12V battery. Donor: Elliot Isban/American Solar & Alternative Power value: $979
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Quench Your Thirst Six months of bottled water service from Crystal Rock, LLC, including use of a cold or a hot/cold water cooler and four 5-gallons of either Crystal Rock Premium Water or Vermont Pure Natural Spring Water per month. Donor: Crystal Rock, LLC value: $250
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Vintage Dragon & Phoenix Chinese Mah Jongg Set Beautiful solid redwood case with dragon and phoenix etched paintings on top. The inside is lined with Antique yellow Chinese figures and the tiles are polyresin with the images etched on. English instructions. The case comes in a beautiful padded cloth gift box with an oriental design. Donor: Judy and Meryl Aronin value $169
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Dumpster One four-yard dumpster. Donor: City Carting & Recycling
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value: $225
Mesh Ergonomic Chair High-back mesh screen back and seat chair. Locking tilt control and polished aluminum arms and base. Black finish. Great for home or office. Donor: Jeff Goldblum, SWC Office Furniture value: $400
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For Kiddush Four silver and gold Tree of Life design wine cups on a silver plate tray. Non-tarnish silver plate and gold-plated cups. Donor: Sisterhood of TBE value $75
LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU 300
The New York City Ballet A pair of center, Orchestra seats to the New York City Ballet, Balanchine’s premiere Ballet Company. Contact donor to arrange for tickets during the 2014 spring or fall season. Donor: Cheryl Bader-Goldblum & Stephen Goldblum value: $200
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New York Philharmonic 2014-2015 at Lincoln Center Choose any subscription concert and receive two flex-passes orchestra seats. Donor: Nancy & Bob Stone value: $200
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Curtain Call Two Adult Flex Passes for our 2014-2015 season. Expires June 30, 2015. Donor: Curtain Call, Inc. value: $250
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Backstage at the Palace with Coppelia Four tickets to the May 23, 2014 production of “Coppelia” and a backstage tour. Have your picture taken with cast members. Donor: Ballet School of Stamford value: Priceless
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Westport Country Playhouse Two tickets to use for a performance during the 2014 season. Donor: Westport Country Playhouse value: $140
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Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Four tickets to a Friday or Sunday concert during the 2014 Caramoor International Music Festival. Donor: Caramoor value: $140
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Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Four tickets to one Dancing at Dusk or the Family Concert during the 2014 Caramoor International Music Festival. Donor: Caramoor value: $60
I FEEL PRETTY 400
Dooney & Bourke Leather Chelsea Shopper Dooney & Bourke Chelsea Shopper, Nubuck. Two inside pockets, inside zip pocket, center zip divider pocket, cell phone pocket, inside key hook. Handle drop length: 5”. Strap drop length: 9”. Adjustable strap, lined, feet, magnetic closure. Donor: Dooney & Bourke value: $388
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The Unicorn and the Rabbit Two brooches after the famous “Lady and the Unicorn” tapestries in the Paris Musee National du Moyen Age to adorn your hat, sweater or coat. Donor: Friend of TBE value: $40
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Gold and Turquoise Gold and turquoise earrings and necklace. Donor: Tracey Aron
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Around Your Neck Silver and turquoise pendant necklace. Donor: Eileen H. Rosner
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Onyx and Gold A long, beaded necklace of blue onyx and gold plated beads and a pair of gold double hoop earrings. Donor: Rachel Leslie value: $180
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Sweet Dreams End the perfect day or help it ease away with this mind-cleansing assortment of the indulgences designed to relax, unwind and induce calm as the evening draws on. This kit contains a silk eye pillow filled with flaxseed and French lavender, a Twilight CD with relaxing classical piano mixes and a linen and silk pillow insert filled with French lavender, al contained in a linen case. Donor: Friend of TBE value: $75
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BOTOX Botox consult and one area of Botox treatment. Donor: Dr. Robin Evans Southern Connecticut Dermatology
value: $700
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Best of Bali Enjoy a beautiful piece of jewelry from our friends at Agabhumi, plus a $50 gift certificate to buy something you’ll love in the store. Donor: Agabhumi value: $100
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Noble Gift Coupon A gift coupon for a haircut and style. Donor: Noble Salon
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value: $100
Beautify Manicure, pedicure, hair conditioning and blow-dry. Donor: Salon Shahin value: $125
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Reindeer and Pom-Poms Fight off the winter’s chill with this delightful scarf from Steve Madden. Donor: Friend of TBE value: $58
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Salon Wayne for Straight Hair Have your hair cut at Salon Wayne and take home a bottle of Sebastian Drench Moisturizing Shampoo Donor: Salon Wayne value: $110
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For Curly Heads A liter of DEVA One Conditioner formulated for curly hair, along with a gift certificate for a DEVA haircut exclusively designed for curly heads. Your curly cut will be with a certified curl specialist from Salon Wayne. Donor: Salon Wayne value: $150
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Revitalize Your Wardrobe Do you have a lot of clothes but you don’t know how to wear them? Do you need help re-organizing and streamlining what’s in your wardrobe so it’s easier to get dressed? TBE’s Hayley Levine, who has worked for Alice & Olivia, Calvin Klein, Eliz Tahari and Lucky Brand, will come to your home and spend two hours helping you organize your clothing; what to keep, what to donate, and will also create new outfits out of clothing you already own. Donor: Hayley Levine value: $200
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Lady’s Watch Beautiful, contemporary, high-tech, ceramic watch in pink and silver. Five jewel Quartz movement. Genuine sapphire crystal. Water resistant up to 115 feet Donor: Peter Suchy Jewelers value: $315
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD 500
Attn Foodies: Be a BBQ Master, cook a meal for 12 at Bar Q The Chefs at Stamford’s BBQ hotspot BAR Q will open their kitchen and help up to four friends prepare a custom BBQ feast for a total of 12 people! You will work with the chefs to create custom spice rubs and sauces for the various meats you choose (Want a hot spicy rub? An Asian inspired dipping sauce?), create creative sides (Did you always want to add chopped beef brisket into your cornbread? Do you have a crazy idea for mac & cheese?) and plan your feast. The amount of cooking/kitchen work you want to do is up to you. BAR Q will then smoke/prepare the meats and sides that you helped create! The next day (or so) bring your crowd to BAR Q and enjoy the BBQ feast that you created! (There will be enough food for all; alcohol and additional menu items not included.) This is a great BBQ cooking experience that ends with a big feast for your friends! Good through 2014 and must be used Monday - Thursday; must coordinate date/time with co-owner Bob LeRose. Donor: Bar Q value: Priceless
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Dinner for Four by Ronnie Fein Dairy or vegetarian dinner prepared and delivered by renown chef and cookbook author Ronnie Fein. Includes a copy of Hip Kosher. Must redeem by February 1, 2015. Donor: Ronnie Fein and TBE Sisterhood value: $185
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Your Own Personal Chinese Chef in YOUR Home! A Chinese cooking demonstration in your home (You invite the guests.) by State Representative and chef extraordinaire William Tong (serving the 147th Assembly District Stamford and New Canaan). Donor: William Tong, State Representative value: Priceless
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Shabbat Dinner for Six A delicious Shabbat dinner for six that you get to pick up instead of cooking! Main Event Caterers will supply challah rolls, two whole challahs, a choice between three different appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and a choice between four different vegetables, starches and desserts. Now THAT makes for a good Shabbos! One week notice required. Donor: Main Event Caterers, Inc. value: $360
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Shabbat Dinner for 10 “Delicious! Can I have the recipe? Wow!” This is what your guests will say as they enjoy the unbelievable meal you provide them when you are the winner of this very special offering. Beth Torah Caterers will prepare a Shabbat meal for up to 10 people. Save this for a special event--birthday, anniversary, or to make a regular family Shabbat into a memorable occasion. The winning bidder can call Beth Torah to schedule a mutually agreeable date for the delivery to Stamford on any weekend when they will be here for an event, or to Mamaroneck’s Westchester Jewish Center on any Friday (Passover excluded). Donor: Beth Torah Caterers value: $250
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Tradition! Tradition! Tradition! Traditional Friday night dinner for ten including grape juice, challah, gefilte fish, chicken matzo ball soup, chicken, potato kugel, Tzimmes and dessert. Donor: Seasons value: $300
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Shabbat Meal Abel Caterers will prepare a lovely Shabbat meal for up to 10 people when you are the winner of this special offering. A complete dinner of hors d’oeuvres, salad, soup, choice of entrée, dessert and all the food accoutrements! The winner may call Abel Caterers to order up to one week prior to your desired pick-up date. Valid through December 2014. Donor: Abel Caterers value: $350
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Riko’s Pizza Gift Card Donor: Riko’s Pizza
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value: $50
Kibberia Mediterranean Restaurant and Café Lunch or dinner for four people at Kibberia Mediterranean Restaurant in Westport. Donor: Kibberia Mediterranean Restaurant and Café value: $50
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Sunday Brunch at Doral Arrowwood Enjoy the famed buffet brunch for two at the Atrium Restaurant. Donor: Doral Arrowwood in Rye Brook, N.Y. value: $90
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Gourmet Dinner for Six Enjoy North Stamford dining at its finest! Win dinner for six (including wine) at the home of Dana and Carl Weinberg. Delight in Dana’s renowned culinary arts and Carl’s elusive dishwashing skills. Choice of menu and dates. Non-kosher kitchen. Donor: Dana and Carl Weinberg value: $400
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Leafline Salad Company Gift card for chef-inspired salads, wraps and quinoa bowls, all natural soups, homemade juices. Located in Greenwich, CT. Donor: Leafline Salad Company value: $50
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Pomodoro Pizzeria & Trattoria Gift Certificate. Donor: Pomodoro Pizzeria & Trattoria
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value: $25
Asiana Cafe Gift Certificate for Asiana Café in downtown Greenwich, CT. Donor: Asiana Café value: $50
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Tabouli Grill Gift Card. Donor: Tabouli Grill
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value: $50
Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant Dinner for Two (Alcohol, tax and gratuity not included). Donor: Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant value: $100
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Rye Ridge Delicatessen Gift Certificate. Donor: Rye Ridge Delicatessen
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value: $100
Dougie’s Bar-B-Que & Grill Gift Certificate. Great BBQ! Located in Teaneck, NJ. Donor: Dougie’s value: $36
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Beer of the Month Club for 12 Months! The Beer of the Month Club, for one year, is the perfect gift for any beer lover! Each month we’ll deliver 12 full-sized bottles of hard-to-find, specialty microbrews from award-winning, regional breweries across the country. Each shipment will include four different varieties of premium, hand-crafted beer carefully selected by our experts and brewed in limited quantities by master brewers nationwide. Donor: Hope and Peter Levensohn value: $431
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Cater Your Dinner Party… Let Fairway prepare dinner for a special occasion with a $250 gift certificate. You select the menu. Donor: Fairway Market value: $250
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Coalhouse Pizza Dinner for four, drinks included. Tax and gratuity excluded. Donor: Coalhouse Pizza value: $125
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Let The Temple Rock Caterer Host A Cocktail Party For You! Want to throw a party for a relative celebrating a special birthday or anniversary? Joseph Craig, renowned tri-state caterer who is providing the food for Temple Rock 2014, has donated a Kosher cocktail party, including open bar, for twenty people in his catering hall in Roslyn, NY. This three-hour bash will include passed hors d’ouerves, carving boards, dessert and music as well. And did we mention the open bar? Donor: Joseph Craig Caterers value: $3,500
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Lakeside Diner Gift Certificate. Donor: Lakeside Diner
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value: $25
16 Handles Frozen Yogurt Enjoy delicious sundaes at 16 Handles on Bedford Street in Stamford. Donor: Lisa and Erik Mallon value: $50
LET’S GET AWAY FROM IT ALL 600
Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center One-night weekend stay with breakfast for two. Donor: Hilton Stamford Hotel
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value: $126
Stamford Suites Hotel One night, one bedroom suite. Includes access to the Stamford Athletic Club, continental breakfast; weekend or holiday only. Donor: Stamford Suites Hotel value: $200
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Amsterdam Hotel in Stamford One night stay for one person. Donor: Amsterdam Hotel
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value: $120
Polo Ralph Lauren Duffle Bag The perfect gift to help someone travel in style. Black label Ralph Lauren premium brand gentleman’s leather duffle bag. Donor: Heidi and Harrison Ganz value: $1,250
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Sheraton Stamford Hotel Enjoy an overnight stay with breakfast for two. Donor: Sheraton Stamford Hotel
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value: $200
Hotel Zero Degrees (Norwalk) One weekend night stay in a Superior Single King room with complimentary warm breakfast buffet. Donor: Hotel Zero Degrees value: $199
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Ace Hotel New York A complimentary weekend night (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) stay in a
Medium Room. Includes room and tax. Based on availability. Blackout dates will apply (Example: New Years Eve). Expires February 15, 2015. Donor: GFI Group value: $599
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Woodbury Ski Area Gift certificate for any activity plus a Mad Bomber ski hat. Donor: Rod Taylor/Woodbury Ski Area value: $50 Susan Schneiderman - Ski Hat value: $35
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Garmin Nuvi 40lm “Gotta get a Garmin” to find your way. Donor: Affinion Group
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value: $120
Visit The Museum of Jewish Heritage Free tour for up to 10 people at The Museum of Jewish Heritage. Explore this living memorial to the Holocaust with family or friends. Donor: The Museum of Jewish Heritage value: $120
IT’S A SMALL WORLD 700
Lunch with the Mayor Mayor Martin will host a luncheon for up to six children in his conference room at the Government Center. Meet the Mayor, get to sit at his desk and find out what he does every day in his job running Stamford government. Donor: Mayor David Martin value: priceless
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Stamford Museum & Nature Center Guest passes for eight individuals to visit the Center for one day. Not valid on Festival days. Donor: Stamford Museum & Nature Center value: $80
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Police Escort to School You and one other to be driven by Stamford’s finest to school. One pick-up and one drop-off destination. Donor: Stamford Police Department value: Priceless
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Spend the Day at Lake Compounce Admission for two to Lake Compounce. Expires September 1, 2014. Donor: Lake Compounce value: $78
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Booklet Commemorate your child’s special day with a professionally printed booklet for his/her service. One hundred copies of your book will have a color front and back outside printed on an 8 1/2” x 11” glossy cover and up to ten two-sided pages printed in black and white. The book will have two staples on the side. All you have to do is supply the page art, and let Minuteman Press supply the smiles. Donor: Minuteman Press of Stamford value: $300
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My Three Sons Fun Day Enjoy a day at My Three Sons with four gift certificates for Laser Tag, Ballidium Ball Blaster and gym inflatables. Donor: My Three Sons value: $100
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All Fired-Up to Go to School - in a Fire Truck! A fireman from the Stamford Fire Department will pick up your child and up to three friends (or two friends and mom or dad) at home (one location or if within several blocks, the fire truck will make individual pick-ups) and deliver them to one school! Greater Stamford area only. Date and time to be determined. Donor: Stu Teitelbaum value: Priceless
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Make Your Kid a Star for a Day or Be One Yourself Fulfill every child’s dream and probably your own by taking a ride anywhere you want to go on a dump truck or operate an excavator on a real construction site. Bring your camera, a day not to be missed. Child must be age 7 and up. Donor: Katchko & Sons Construction value: Priceless
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Great for a Party Want to create custom T-shirts, hats, etc., for your next birthday party or Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration? Enjoy a $100 gift certificate toward your purchase. Donor: Brett Coplin - Imprint Marketing Concepts value: $100
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Puzzles for the Whole Family A collection of Melissa & Doug Jigsaw Puzzles (30, 60, 100, 200 and 500 pieces). Donor: Mia & Lonny Weinstein value: $40
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Giant Plush Panda Donor: Mia & Lonny Weinstein
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value: $80
For the Budding Artist Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Standing Art Easel with Easel Accessory Set. Donor: Mia & Lonny Weinstein value: $115
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Fun Indoors and Out Your child can enjoy this Hot Wheels Razor Scooter and come in for hours of reading pleasure with this library of books and activities for young readers. Donor: Lisa and Jeff Manheim value: $200
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Teen Readers’ Library A collection of books your teen reader is sure to enjoy. Donor: Scholastic, Inc. value: $218
ONE SINGULAR SENSATION 800
Ozzy Osbourne Autographed Drumhead & Black Sabbath Drumsticks
From the personal collection of Brent Cook, the drum technician on tour with Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. The head was autographed by Ozzy and his four band members in 2011 during the world tour for Ozzy’s album, “Scream.” The drumsticks were used on stage by Tommy Clufetos in 2013 during the world tour for Black Sabbath’s album, “13.” The sticks are custom made specifically for the Black Sabbath tour and can’t be purchased in a store. Donor: Brent Cook value: $250
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Fitbit Force Wireless Activity and Sleep Wristband
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Cigar Rolling Lesson and Lounge Time for Four Friends (21+)
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Challah of the Month Club
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Mumm Expedition Kit
Fitbit Force is your perfect companion. Wear it on your wrist day and night and it will track all of your activity: Steps taken, distance travelled, calories burned, floors climbed, active minutes and sleep data. LED screen with watch and stopwatch functions. Works with Apple and Android devices. Size small, fits 5.5” -6.9”. Donor: Miriam and Steve Sosnick value: $130 Spend an hour with Connecticut Cigar Company’s master cigar roller and learn the history and lore of cigars and practice your hand at rolling your own! After your lesson (keep your just-rolled-by-you cigar) you will receive a special second cigar to take into their private lounge where you can enjoy your smokes in a very relaxed atmosphere. Venue is BYOB and this packages comes with either a bottle of wine or bourbon for you to sip with your fine cigars, plus we include a bottle of Hennessy VS. Good through 2014. Donor: Connecticut Cigar Company value: Priceless Cathy Satz - Hennessey VS value: $31 Two hand-baked challahs once-a-month for a year, made with love by Lieba Lander using her world famous recipe. Donor: Lieba Lander value: Priceless A great gift for someone celebrating a special occasion. The bag is the product of a collaboration between designer, Bill Amberg and renowned adventurer, Bear Grylls. Made from nappa leather, the bag comes with a padded and insulated chilling compartment and a cotton lined section for “two elegant, yet indestructible champagne flutes.” There’s also a bridle leather embossed serving mat. Luxury survival tools are included in the kit - a Companion 9 Silva compass with a leather lanyard case and a protected “secret” map pocket containing a silk map of the Champagne region of Reims. ...And of course, a bottle G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut Champagne. Donor: Danielle Shapiro value: $400
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Rabbi for the Day Learn the ropes of the rabbinate. Donor: Rabbi Joshua Hammerman
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value: Priceless
Go Fishing Spend the day fishing in the Long Island Sound aboard Dad’s Delight, a 32-foot Tiara fishing boat. Striped Bass, Blue Fish and Fluke are the main attraction! Includes all bait and tackle, gourmet lunch, snacks and drinks. Bring your family, friends and sunglasses and come aboard! Good for a party of five on a mutually agreed upon date in the summer of 2014. Enjoy lunch with a $100 gift certificate from A & S Fine Foods. Donor: Debbie and Stanley Lee value: Priceless A & S Fine Foods value: $100
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Paratrooper Bike (Israeli Air Force model!) Folding “Paratrooper” Bike, hand-built, top of the line components. Donor: Artists’ Market Inc., Jeff Price value: $1,200
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High Flying Flag Though this 3’ x 5’ cotton flag is a standard size and style, there is nothing standard about it! This flag will be flown over our nation’s Capitol in Washington in honor of the person you choose, on the date of your choice, and will be authenticated with a certificate marking the special occasion. Win this piece of Americana with this unique gift! Donor: Congressman Jim Himes value: Priceless
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Private Tour of Consumer Reports Testing Facility and Wine Reception for Up to Six People Unique opportunity to meet engineers and scientists on a customdesigned tour at Consumer Reports’ largest testing facility in Yonkers, NY. Schmooze afterwards. Donor: Consumer Reports value: Priceless
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Personal Home Bar Mixology Consultant Is your liquor cabinet confusing you? Not sure what to do with the vermouth or that bottle of Campari that’s been sitting there for a while? Want to get a good understanding of the various booze categories (vodka, whiskey, tequila, etc.) and what to do with them? Wish you knew some key, basic drink recipes for the bottles you have on hand, or a few tricks to making better cocktails? I will come to your home and review what you have, what you might still need, and hands-on show you some basic mixology techniques and provide you with recipes for what you have. We can do this one-on-one or you can turn this into a group event! I’ll stay an hour or two, and even give you a gift of my favorite bar tool. It will be fun and educational. Donor: Ron Zussman value: Priceless
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Scotch Tasting I will take you and your friends (up to a maximum of 16 people) through an evening of whiskey education and tasting. You provide the venue, some snacks and at least 2-3 bottles (or more); I will provide at least one Awesome/Serious bottle from my private collection and an evening of fun, education and sampling. You decide on the tasting format - do you want only single-malt Scotches, or bourbons and ryes, or some combination for comparing the different types/styles of whiskies? A great birthday/Father’s Day gift! Also includes: Cardhu 12 year-old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Flask Chivas Regal 12 750ml Johnny Walker Black, 200ml Johnny Walker Black 750 ml Donor: Ron Zussman value: Priceless Lieba Lander & Cathy & David Satz - Scotch value: $187
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Record It Producer Beth Styles will work with you to record a song in her North Stamford recording studio. The recording could be a wonderful gift for a grandparent or another special person in your life. Time and date to be arranged. Expires February 1, 2015 Donor: B. Styles Productions value: $1,000
All of the items listed in this book have been generously donated by friends in our community. Upon winning an item, please note if any restrictions apply and if there are any preferred dates and times specified. Please be sure to give advance notice to the donor when making your arrangements.
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