Christ & Holy Trinity Preschool’s
Annual Spring Fling
Where the adults come to play…
Program and Auction Catalog
Friday, April 4th 2014
7:30pm-11pm
Branson Hall, Christ & Holy Trinity Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
ORDER OF EVENTS
7:30pm
Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
Wall of Wine Tickets
Silent Auction Bidding
9:30pm
Silent Auction Ends
Welcome from Moira O’Connor and
the Rev. Whitney Edwards
Live Auction
10:00pm
Thank you from Event Chair
Crowning the King and Queen of Disco
Check Out Opens
10:30 – 11:00pm
Get your groove on…
Dessert & Mingling
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EVENT COORDINATORS
CHAIRPERSONS
Liz Hanlon & Sue Stevenson
ARTWORK & DESIGN
Peggy Ann Stephen
Peggy Luecke
INVITATION
COLLECTION
Elaine Russell
PROGRAM
COPYWRITING
Jessica McEntee
DECORATIONS
Kris Toohey
Caroline Bozeman
Maura Cotter
Karen Fox
Wendy Lavallee
Jenny Lukens
Laura Luther
Lindsay Murawski
Elaine Russell
Blake Schnirring
Liz Walsh
Kristin Whiting
PRINTED MATERIALS
Liz Hanlon
Peggy Ann Stephan
Sue Stevenson
BARTENDERS
Jay Bozeman
Jeff Brill
Andy Brooks
Paul Cornette
Matt Cotter
David Farrar
Kevin Fitzgerald
Pete Hanlon
David Lavallee
Tim Lukens
Peter Nardin
Andy O’Brien
John O’Connor
Kevin Russell
Mark Scafaro
Luke Schnirring
Bill Spencer
Keith Stephan
Tom Stevenson
John Toohey
CHRIST & HOLY
TRINITY CHURCH
YOUTH GROUP
VOLUNTEERS
Sam Ahlgrim
Matt Bateman
Peter Fisher
Cole Moyer
LIVE & SILENT
AUCTION
Kerry Fitzgerald
MaryAnne Brennan
Aileen Brill
Loren Cornette
Maura Cotter
Holland Dunn
Liz Hanlon
Ana Johnson
Heather Mahajan
Katherine O’Brien
Jen Reganato
Liz Scafaro
Liza Schmeiser
Blake Schnirring
Sue Stevenson
AUCTIONEER
Jeff Brill
MYSTERY GRAB
Aileen Brill
Jeff Brill
WALL OF WINE
Katherine O’Brien
Wendy Lavallee
Kate Levieff
CHECK OUT
Moira O’Connor
Kerry Fitzgerald
CATERING
Blake Schnirring
CLEAN UP
Aileen Brill
Jeff Brill
Matt Cotter
Maura Cotter
Keith Stephan
Peggy Stephan
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EVENT RULES
Remember to keep your checkout receipt throughout the event. For a winning bid, any
donation made over the estimated value is tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit CHT
Preschool’s playground rebuilding fund.
WALL OF WINE
To participate in the drawings for the opportunity to win a lot of wine, tickets may
be purchased in the following increments: 2 tickets for $25; 6 tickets for $50; or 14
tickets for $100. Tickets will be placed in a bowl with the matching stub to be kept
by the purchaser. Winners will be announced at the end of the evening.
MYSTERY GRAB
To participate in the Mystery Grab for the opportunity to win an item, please approach
the Mystery Grab volunteer. S/he will take your bidder number for the Mystery Grab
that you choose. This payment buys you the chance to select an appropriate box. Each
“grab” is a winner. Winning items may be picked up at checkout.
SILENT AUCTION
Each item will have a bid sheet on the display table near it with a title that clearly
identifies the item. The starting bid is clearly posted on the bid sheet. To bid, write
your name and amount you want to bid on the bid sheet. Each subsequent bid
must be a higher amount than the previous bid and satisfy the minimum raise to be
considered a “valid” entry. You may exceed the minimum raise amount. You may
bid on any items in the silent auction until the silent auction has ended. The highest
bidder at the time the auction closes shall be the purchaser. Results will be posted
at the end of the evening.
LIVE AUCTION
To place a bid, raise your hand or your program. The auctioneer has the right
to determine and set bidding increments on each item. The highest bidder
acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser.
FOR ALL WINNERS
All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds on any item. All items
have been donated to Christ & Holy Trinity Preschool and are auctioned by the
institution, not the donor. Any prices listed are the estimated fair market value
set by the donors. Dates and times of services are to be arranged through mutual
convenience of the buyer and donor. Payment for all items must be made in full
before the closing of this event on April 4th, 2014. All items may be taken once payment
is made.
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Unable to Attend, But still want to support
the new playground at CHT?
You can bid on your favorite items here.
Simply fill out the form below. One of our designated pinch bidders will bid for you. The
pinch bidder will place bids on your behalf beginning with the starting bid listed on the
bid sheet. S/He will raise by the suggested increase listed on the bid sheet at the event,
only if your bid is topped, until your approved maximum bid is reached. You will be
alerted only if you win an item.
Item #
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By filling out and signing this form I agree that the bids listed above will be made on my
behalf by my bidding proxy and agree to abide by the Event Rules as outlined on page 3
of the STUDIO CHT Program.
Signed:____________________________________ Date:___________________
Please return the completed form to Moira O’Connor
or email to kerry.d.fitzgerald@gmail.com
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ITEMS FOR AUCTION
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100s
200s
300s
400s
500s
600s
700s
800s
Live Auction
Premier Items
Kids’ Corner
The Best of CHT Preschool
Personal Services
Around the House
The Man Cave
Out and About
Retail Delights
000s LIVE AUCTION
001. IT’S GAME TIME—FOUR FIELD-LEVEL SEATS FOR THE YANKEES
We don’t want to be too dramatic, but this is your very last year to see Derek Jeter up
close EVER, EVER, EVER! Win four field-level seats to see the Yankees—a truly
quintessential New York experience! The seats are in Section 120b behind home plate.
Please note: the winning bidder will need to choose five non-promotional games during
the 2014 Regular Season by April 30, 2014, and one of those five will be honored.
Unfortunately, double-header games cannot be accommodated.
Donated by: The Brill Family
Estimated Value: $1,300
Starting bid: $300
002. YOU’LL NEVER WANT TO LEAF
Go take in the gorgeous peak foliage in Vermont! This three-night package is for a stay
at a newly-renovated three bedroom condo (sleeps eight), to be used in October or
November 2014. The condo is located in the Okemo ski resort in the Winterplace
complex. You can admire the autumn leaves with a drive to the top of Okemo and tour
nearby villages and cheese factories. You might also check out the roller coaster, zipline
and mini golf at Okemo's Adventure Zone or some of the wonderful restaurants in the
area. In addition, you’ll have access to an indoor pool, tennis and basketball courts.
(Bedroom #1: queen bed and full bath; bedroom #2: queen bed and full bath; bedroom
#3: two sets of bunk beds, equal to four twin beds.) Check out the web site:
http://www.slopesideokemo.com/Unit/Details/20307.
Donated by: The Mahajan Family
Estimated Value: $1,325
Starting bid: $500
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003. BROADWAY FOR BABES
Want to earn a standing ovation from your brood? Give them the theatre-going
experience of a lifetime with four tickets to your choice of Lion King, Aladdin or Matilda.
(Expires: 4/2015.)
Donated by: The Brill Family
Estimated Value: $847
Starting bid: $350
004. AN EVER-SO-CIVILIZED DAY
Enjoy a day of pheasant hunting in the great outdoors with Pietro Scotti, famed chef of
Da Pietro's. One or two participants will join Pietro, and his English Pointer Dante, in
Northern Connecticut for a day of hunting and will be treated to a gourmet picnic lunch.
Date to be mutually agreed between participant and Pietro; must take place during
pheasant hunting season (this item is non-transferable).
Donated by: Chef Pietro Scotti
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $250
005. THE ULTIMATE STATUS SYMBOL FOR THE MINIVAN SET
ACK! You’re running late for CHT drop-off (again)! Good thing you can just cruise into
your very own designated parking spot (entrance off of Church Lane). You’ll even have a
personal sign designating your space, valid for the 2014-2015 school year. Get ready to
bid high on this sought-after item—it usually sells for about $1,000! Offer valid for
families enrolled in CHT Preschool only.
Donated by: CHT Preschool
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $300
006. HAVE A BLAST IN THE BAHAMAS!
Located in Treasure Cay on Great Abaco Island, you’ll enjoy an entire week at this twobedroom villa, evocatively named “Sunrise Dunes.” It accommodates up to five lucky
guests. The villa sits directly on Treasure Cay’s spectacular 3.5-mile sugar beach, mere
steps away from a beautiful swimming pool, a tennis court and bike trails. Check out
www.sunrisedunes.com for more information. Dates to be mutually agreeable between
the donors and the winner and do not necessarily coincide with school breaks. (Expires:
4/2015)
Donated by: The Hammond Family
Estimated Value: $1,800
Starting bid: $500
100s PREMIER ITEMS
101. THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM…
Take the kids on a Disney trip they’ll remember forever! You’ll have a ball (and beat the
crowds!) with four one-day Park Hopper passes. Valid during normal operating hours at
the Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios® or Disney’s Animal
Kingdom® for one day each. These may be used for two years from the date issued and
cannot be upgraded or applied toward a package.
Donated by: Walt Disney World Co.
Estimated Value: $516
Starting bid: $200
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102. SEND AIR KISSES TO ANNA AT TWO NYC FASHION SHOWS
Get your pucker ready! You’ll feel just like Little Miss Fancy Pants when you attend two
highly-coveted shows PLUS take a backstage tour at New York’s 2014 Fashion Week
(September 4-11th). Choose from many of your favorite designers. The calendar is
announced late August.
Donated by: Liz Carpenter
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $150
103. BOOK THE SITTER (AND STOCK UP ON ASPIRIN)
You and nineteen friends will swoon over a night out at Total Wines of Norwalk. You’ll be
supremely pampered in the private tasting room, where you’ll quaff your choice of
California, French or Italian wines. An instructor will guide you through this delicious
flight of wines, and you can choose whether to make the event casual or more
informative. (Expires: 7/1/2015.)
Donated by: Total Wines & More
Estimated Value: $500
Starting bid: $200
104. VIRTUALLY PERFECT GOLF
You and your crew (10-14 people total) will relish three hours of golf nirvana at Studio
18, Fairfield County’s only indoor golf club. You’ll hit the virtual links in the Daly Studio
(www.studio18club.com), the crown jewel of this 1,200 square foot space. Featuring a
state-of-the-art golf simulator with 37 championship holes, Studio 18 also offers a
lounge that can seat 8 people, five 50-inch flatscreen TV’s, two oak bars, two
refrigerators and a stereo system… making it an ideal venue for a Sunday golf outing or
a corporate event. (Expires: 4/2015.)
Donated by: The Borgia Family
Estimated Value: $300
Starting bid: $150
105. TOO GOOD TO BE PEW
No need to arrive early and fight the crowd! You and your guests will simply breeze into
your reserved pew and parking spot at Christ & Holy Trinity Church for either Christmas
or Easter. (Expires: 12/31/14.)
Donated by: Christ & Holy Trinity Church
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $50
106. HOCKEY, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Enjoy four box seats in the Webster Bank box at a 2014-15 Bridgeport Sound Tigers
game. With its exceptional sight lines, you’ll find yourself unbelievably close to the
action. (You’ll see every bloody punch!) Your outing will also include complimentary
parking, access to the VIP entrance, plush cushioned seats and furnishings, plus $100
towards in-suite catering and wait service. You can also take advantage of an in-suite
wet bar, refrigerator, and a flat screen TV
Donated by: Webster Bank / The Bley Family
Estimated Value: $300
Starting bid: $125
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107. NEW YORK KNICKS TIX
Treat yourself during your Spring Break staycation with two tickets to the final New York
Knicks game of the season. They’ll take on the Toronto Raptors on April 16th at 8pm.
You’ll sit in section 227, row 3, seats 14-15 at Madison Square Garden.
Donated by: The Allen Family
Estimated Value: $175
Starting bid: $75
108. GET YOUR GOLF ON
Grab your clubs from the back of the garage and gear up for a spectacular outing: golf
and lunch for three people at Silver Springs Country Club in Ridgefield, CT. Unicorn dad
John Donaghue will be your golf bud for the day.
Donated by: The Donaghue Family
Estimated Value: $450
Starting bid: $175
200s KIDS’ CORNER
201. WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE… PARTYING!
Your birthday babe will enjoy an Animal Birthday Party (up to twenty little monkeys,
total) and an Annual Family Membership at Earthplace in Westport. Your child and
guests will have a private room as their party headquarters, a Naturalist-led program of
your child’s choice, and access to all of Earthplace including the Animal Hall,
Natureplace, the playground, and the trails. Earthplace offers nature and sciencethemed programs for children turning three and older. All birthday parties include a
three-hour room rental. You’ll have a blast! (Expires: 6/1/2015.)
Donated by: Earthplace, the Nature Discovery Center
Estimated Value: $370
Starting bid: $150
202. A KIDS’ DREAM-MEAL-COME-TRUE
Make a lunch date for your child—oh, and invite 19 friends! They’ll all enjoy a marvelous
meal from Garden Catering in Norwalk, feasting on chicken nuggets, potato cones,
macaroni & cheese and fruit salad (including condiments & sauces/seasoning)…pick it up
for your next big birthday bash!
Donated by: Garden Catering
Estimated Value: $200
Starting bid: $100
203. SHAKE YOUR BIRTHDAY BOOTY AT THE SHACK
Grab your birthday boy or girl and four friends for an hour-long, sundae-making party at
Shake Shack, featuring frozen custard as well as specialty shakes and concretes. Close
your eyes… imagine all of that stickiness—contained in a space that you don’t have to
clean! (Valid from Monday to Thursday)
Donated by: Shake Shack
Estimated Value: $100
Starting bid: $20
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204. GET READY TO TUUUUMBLE… AND EAT CAKE POPS (AFTER!)
Head to Tumble Jungle in Norwalk for some great indoor fun. You can apply this $50 gift
card to a party or a special event—they have camps during school breaks and parents’
night outs. What kid wouldn’t love the chance to run from inflatable slide to slide,
bouncing merrily all the way? PLUS… you’ll enjoy cake on a stick! What could be cuter
than a one dozen Classic Pops bouquet? See the adorable sweetness at
www.partypopsct.com. You can use them for the Tumble Jungle party or maybe just
stash them away for yourself (Expiration for Tumble Jungle 2/2015).
Donated by: Tumble Jungle / Party Pops
Estimated Value: $77
Starting bid: $40
205. A TRULY NOVEL BIRTHDAY BASH
Out of ideas for the next big birthday party? How about a trip to the Westport Library!
This is a truly one-of-a-kind event! A librarian will read to the kids, lead them through a
craft, and everyone can leave with a new a book that they’ve checked out. (Expires:
4/2015.)
Donated by: The Westport Library
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $25
206. SEND ‘EM DOWN UNDER FOR CAMP
Receive a $100 discount on Downunder’s kids’ camps for paddleboarding or kayaking.
Your child will love every minute of these camps, held from late June to the end of
August. Campers must be at least ten-years-old for the Westport location and at least
six-years-old for Rowayton. (Expires: 9/1/2014)
Donated by: Downunder
Estimated Value: $100
Starting bid: $40
207. DUST OFF THE POM POMS
Your little budding cheerleader or gymnast will thrive at classes at the state-of-the-art
Gymnastics Sportsplex in Fairfield (85 Plain Mill Rd). You can use this $200 gift card to
jump-start your child’s career. They offer classes for boys, girls and adults.
Donated by: Fairfield Gymnastics & Cheerleading
Estimated Value: $200
Starting bid: $80
208. FOUR-ALARM FUN
Your kids will flip for a complete tour of the Westport Fire Department, covering all of its
nooks and crannies. This one will set their imaginations on… oh, you know.
Donated by: Westport Fire Department
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $50
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209. FEED THE NEIGHBORHOOD GOSSIP SOME NEW MATERIAL
Your kid will feel just like Justin Bieber with this police escort in a DARE car. (Let’s hope
he doesn’t enjoy it too much!) The Police Department will pick up your child and two
friends for a ride to school. The little delinquents must be Westport residents; the home
and school must be in Westport; and your child and his n’er do well friends must be at
least seven years old.
Donated by: Westport Police Department
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $50
210. TAME THE RUBBER BAND MAYHEM
The Rainbow Loom organizer complete with a new rainbow loom set will keep all of
those pesky rubber bands contained in one spot. Just imagine! Your child’s bracelet
making empire will flourish!
Donated by: Groove
Estimated Value: $53
Starting bid: $20
300s THE BEST OF CHT PRESCHOOL
301. PINKBERRY PLAYDATE
Afterschool fun, with fro-yo! The Dolphin teachers will watch the little ones at CHT
Preschool and venture out for a special treat at Pinkberry. This unique experience is
open to eight children ages 3 and up, all of whom must be currently enrolled at CHT. It
will take place from 12:30-2:30 before the end of school, and the date will be
determined once the winners are determined.
Donated by: Suzanne Emery, Kathy Johnson, Mary Kennedy, Sharon Lenfest
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $25/spot – 8 spots available
302. A PERFECT PARTY—IN THE PLAYSPACE
Our own Unicorn teachers Mrs. Cirino and Mrs. Grannan will run an afternoon party for
up to twelve kids in the playspace upstairs near the Chapel. They’ll do balloon and
parachute games, pin-the-tail on a critter they design, play “pass the present” and even
make sundaes! The fun will take place on April 23rd from 1-2PM and is offered to four
and five-year-old students currently enrolled at CHT.
Donated by: Hallie Cirino, Sylvia Grannan
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $25/spot – 12 spots available
303. SCHOOL LUNCHES ON US—FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR
No more PB&J stains on you PJ’s! Imagine how blissful your mornings will be when you
no longer have to rush to make lunch! The Preschool Board will pack and provide this
meal for your child from April 7th through the rest of the school year (excluding pizza
days on Wed.). You’ll simply provide your child's lunch box and list of his or her
likes/dislikes and allergies.
Donated by: CHT Preschool Board
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $50
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304. A RECIPE FOR FUN
Pamper you budding chef. Mrs. O’Connor will conduct an after-school cooking classes
with six lucky kids on four different Mondays. There are twenty-four spots total, and
each child can sign up for up to four slots. Classes will be composed by Mrs. O’Connor
and will occur on April 21st and 28th, May 5th and 12th. Each class is worth $25.
Donated by: Moira O’Connor
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $25/spot – 24 spots available
305. A TEA PARTY!
Let your little CHT-er enjoy this ultimate tea party offered by Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Cole.
Six lucky preschoolers ages 3 and up will enjoy baking, decorating fancy cupcakes and
making yummy ice tea during this event. The party will take place from 12:45-2:00pm
on a Monday that will be determined once all of the winner are decided.
Donated by: Melinda Bell and Kerrin Cole
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $25/spot – 6 spots available
306. BECOME A SUPER DETECTIVE
Join in a fantastic 1.5 hour playdate with the Sun teachers where your cute little
preschooler will become the next Sherlock Holmes! That’s right, six children ages 3 and
up will become special agents in search of an important missing item from the CHT
school. The sleuths will also do a craft and get a snack along with their fabulous
scavenger hunt. The party date will be determined once all of the winners are decided.
Donated by: Louise Lau and Annmarie Winington
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $25/spot – 6 spots available
400s PERSONAL SERVICES
401. SWEAT… EVER SO DAINTILY
Get a ballerina bod with a package for two weeks of unlimited barre classes at Body
Quest Westport (580 Post Road East, near Sakura). No tutu necessary! New clients
only.
Donated by: Body Quest Westport
Estimated Value: $200
Starting bid: $50
402. LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME
Feel the magic of reiki, a Japanese healing massage, with four sessions on four
consecutive days (1 hour each day) with our own Marie McHugh.
Donated by: Marie McHugh
Estimated Value: $250
Starting bid: $50
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403. FLOAT AWAY ON A LITTLE CLOUD OF DENIAL
Husband? What husband? Kids… do I have kids? I’m not OLD enough for kids. Yes, you,
too can achieve blissful ignorance (er, relaxation), courtesy of iFloat (163 Main St.)
You’ll spend an hour in the dark, levitating on a cloud of Epson salt… with absolutely
nothing to distract you (i.e. no one to ask you for yet-another cookie). In sum: you’ll
love every millisecond of your two floating sessions. Expires 10/4/2014.
Donated by: iFloat
Estimated Value: $200
Starting bid: $80
404. KICK SOME SERIOUS TAIL AT THE FUN RUN
Cue the endorphins! Total Training & Fitness (formally Targetraining) will help you get
ready for the Fun Run with personalized training sessions. You’ll thrive with four weeks
of a coached running program, including a weekly workout plan and a weekly one-onone run with a seasoned coach. You’ll also have open access to the training facility and
nutritional guidance, and Total Training will cover the cost of an entry fee for the race.
You can use this for the month preceding any local running event, and it can be tailored
to any level of experience. (Expires: 4/6/15)
Donated by: Total Training & Fitness
Estimated Value: $500
Starting bid: $150
405. SHINE ON
Your tresses will positively glimmer and fall with ever-so-much style after you exhaust
this $200 gift card to Vincent Palumbo. Plus, the salon powers-that-be will treat you to
some samples—you glamour girl, you!
Donated by: Vincent Palumbo
Estimated Value: $225
Starting bid: $100
406. THE ELIXIR FOR TIRED WINTER SKIN
The beauty pros at Elixir Spa (163 Main St.) will go to town on your mug with a skin
analysis and custom facial. You’ll gllllllooow!
Donated by: Elixir Spa
Estimated Value: $250
Starting bid: $100
407. BABY YOUR SKIN
Gear up for spring and summer with an assortment of dermatologist-created Rodan &
Fields skincare products. The latest venture from the creators of Proactiv® Solution, this
line of potions has been featured in Allure, Shape, Marie Claire and many other
magazines, to rave reviews. The basket includes daily body moisturizer, foaming
sunless tan, micro-dermabrasion paste, body sunscreen SPF 30, lip balm, retinol
capsules and lip serum capsules and a $50 gift certificate!
Donated by: Paige Killian
Estimated Value: $200
Starting bid: $80
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408. YOGA NIRVANA
Check out M3 Yoga, located just across the street from CHT (44 Main. St., entrance
above True Grace nail salon). They offer a number of classes for all levels, in a calming
space right across from the preschool. Redeem this card for two weeks of unlimited
classes (for new clients only), and start to achieve mindfulness, balance… and maybe
even killer abs.
Donated by: M3 Yoga
Estimated Value: $120
Starting bid: $50
409. ROMANTIC MASSAGE
Enjoy two gift certificates to Agora Spa in Stamford. You can use them with your hubby
for a romantic couples massage (OR save them for yourself and get a facial and
massage – shhh….don’t tell him).
Donated by: Agora Spa
Estimated Value: $280
Starting bid: $125
500s AROUND THE HOUSE
501. PRESERVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES
Capture this special time with CHT Alum, Heidi Curran. The shoots can all take place
either in their studio or at a local location of your choice. Package #1: one 8x10 print,
one 5x7 print, and one 6x6 clear classic. Package #2: one 5x7 Print, and one 8x10
canvas gallery wrap. Package #3: one 5x7 framed print. Visit heidicurranphoto.com for
more info. (Expires: 4/2015.)
Donated by: Heidi Curran Photography
Estimated Value: $380
Starting bid: $150
502. DOLPHIN ART WORK I
503. DOLPHIN ART WORK II
504. DOLPHIN ART WORK III
Get ready for some wall-bling! The creative artistic prodigies in the Dolphin class have
produced THREE awesome original watercolor/collages—adorned with sparkles and
whimsical flourishes!
Donated by: The Dolphin Class
Estimated Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $25 for each
505. FEATHER YOUR NEST
Bring in a design expert to make your home extra special. Diana Sawicki Interior Design
will provide a two-hour room, design, or accessories consultation at your home or if you
prefer, make a local furniture shopping trip. Diana Sawicki has been published in
numerous design publications including Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, House
Beautiful, and Traditional Home. Visit dianasawickiinteriordesign.com to see images of
her beautiful and inspired spaces. (Expires 4/2015)
Donated by: Diana Sawicki Interior Design
Estimated Value: $400
Starting bid: $150
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506. POPPIES, BEAUTIFUL POPPIES
Take home this beautiful painting entitled “Poppies,” a 24” x 36” painting on canvas and
you will have a bit of spring in your house all winter long.
Donated by: Patty Baker
Estimated Value: $300
Starting bid: $100
507. REASON TO SMILE
Say cheese! Julianne Mulvey Photography offers an hour-long shoot. You’ll get fifty
proofs, an 8x10 print and two 5x7 prints. Check out juliannemulvey.com for samples of
her work. (Expires: 4/2015.)
Donated by: Julianne Mulvey Photography
Estimated Value: $350
Starting bid: $150
508. EYE CANDY FOR YOUR HOME
You know that wall, the one that screams for some extra attention? Make it happy!
Adorn it with an ethereal beauty, "Daybreak," a 9 x 12 framed oil on canvas by supertalented CHT mom Kris Toohey.
Donated by: Kris Toohey
Estimated Value: $140
Starting bid: $60
600s THE MAN CAVE
601. POSTER GOLD
Decorate his man cave (just a bit!) with this replica of an 18x24 lithograph autographed
by four-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro center Nick Mangold.
Donated by: New York Jets
Estimated Value: $100
Starting bid: $40
602. BOWL THEM OVER
Head over to Nutmeg Bowl at 802 Villa Ave. in Fairfield. You’ll play eight games of Open
Bowl, with four shoe rentals. Enjoy some great, retro fun!
Donated by: Nutmeg Bowl
Estimated Value: $61
Starting bid: $30
603. BE THAT CUTE, SPORTING FAMILY
Take the kids to a ball game! You’ll attend a Bridgeport Bluefish game during the 2014
season with this family pack of four reserved seats (subject to availability). Don’t forget
to buy some Crackerjack! PLUS, for another fun-filled event, you and the kids can root
for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers hockey team with four tickets to a 2014 season home
game at the Webster Bank Arena. (Sound Tigers expires: 12/31/14)
Donated by: The Bridgeport Bluefish/The Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Estimated Value: $176
Starting bid: $80
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604. MANDATORY MAN CAVE DECOR
This autographed Steve Young football will look awesome on top of the stack of back
copies of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. (We know, we know… you read it for the
articles.)
Donated by: ESPN
Estimated Value: $125
Starting bid: $50
605. SAY “I WENT TO YALE” (IF JUST FOR A DAY) AND WE PREDICT THIS
WILL BE A HIT
Pack the kids and the car (don’t forget the five tickets you’ve won!) and drive over to
the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. You’ll have a blast exploring the natural
world. PLUS, our very own CHT teacher Debbie Poruban’s other love (second to our
adorable ankle-biters) is the Crystal Theater in Norwalk, where she teaches theater for
kids! Score four tickets to see a production of your choice between May and December
2014. The shows are performed by children of all ages. You won’t believe the talent!
Donated by: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History / Crystal Theater
Estimated Value: $85
Starting bid: $40
606. SCALE NEW HEIGHTS
Climb your way to fitness at Carabiner’s Indoor Climbing in Fairfield. You’ll enjoy a onehour personal belay for up to four climbers. (Expires: 7/31/14)
Donated by: Carabiners Indoor Climbing
Estimated Value: $90
Starting bid: $40
607. THE BIG SCORE
Go cheer ‘til you’re hoarse with four tickets to see a 2014 regular season, New York Red
Bulls soccer game. Their arena is located in Harrison, NJ, about an hour and ten minutes
from Westport. PLUS you’ll win a FIFA14 XBOX 360 video game to continue the action at
home.
Donated by: The Maurillo Family
Estimated Value: $250
Starting bid: $100
608. A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER
You’ll romp around in style at the Weston Field Club.
Donated by: The Weston Field Club
Estimated Value: $250
Starting bid: $100
609. WEAR YOUR WHITES
Venture into Queens for two upper promenade tickets to the 2014 US Open! Take in the
matches (and the people-watching) on Tues. Aug. 26 during the day sessions (session
#3). You’ll see men’s and/or women’s first round matches.
Donated by: USTA
Estimated Value: $150
Starting bid: $60
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610. GET IN TUNE
Ski & Sport of Westport (877 Post Road East, near Bertucci’s) will tune up your old bike
and have it riding like new. Valid for service in 2014.
Donated by: Ski & Sport of Westport
Estimated Value: $75
Starting bid: $30
611. MAKE A SHRINE TO MANNING
Mandatory man cave paraphernalia: a replica of an 18 x 24 lithograph autographed by
Superbowl Champion Quarterback Eli Manning.
Donated by: New York Giants
Estimated Value: $100
Starting bid: $40
612. RATED ‘M’ FOR MATURE
These Xbox 360 games will have to be stored up high on a shelf… but you can bust them
out after bedtime. You’ll receive Bioshock Infinite, NBA2K14, and Grand Theft Auto 5.
Donated by: Anonymous
Estimated Value: $150
Starting bid: $60
613. RATED ‘M’ FOR MATURE, PART II
More naughty games, this time for Playstation 3! Take home the same no-no titles from
item #613: Bioshock Infinite, NBA2K14, and Grand Theft Auto 5.
Donated by: Anonymous
Estimated Value: $150
Starting bid: $60
614. DETAIL THAT MINIVAN
Having a hard time getting the goldfish out from under your seats? Can’t get those
Stew Leonard’s stickers off of the inside of your car windows? Splash Car Wash will give
your car a full, five-star detail. You’ll feel like you are driving a brand new car.
Donated by: Splash Car Wash
Estimated Value: $195
Starting bid: $80
700s OUT AND ABOUT
701. THE HEIGHT OF REFINEMENT
Start the day as British babes when you and a friend flash your two tickets to the
Westport Historical Society’s 22nd Annual Hidden Gardens tour, to be held on Sunday,
June 8th. PLUS, embrace la Dolce Vita Italian-style with lunch for two at Acqua in
downtown Westport (excludes alcohol and gratuity; expires; 2/25/15).
Donated by: Westport Historical Society / Acqua
Estimated Value: $130
Starting bid: $60
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702. QUELLE SOIREE!
Plan a private evening of fashion and fun for you and your friends at She La La, located
just up the street in the Westport Country Playhouse shopping plaza. The winner will
receive a $100 gift card and can bring up to twenty fellow shoppers. Plus, all guests will
receive wine and a 20% discount on shopping that evening.
Donated by: She La La
Estimated Value: $600
Starting bid: $100
703. A SHOW AND DINNER=AN ACTUAL DATE NIGHT, FOR ONCE
You’ll be sure to applaud for this one! Make a date (or girls’) night at the Westport
Country Playhouse, with two tickets to a show in the 2014 season. Selections include: A
Song at Midnight, The Things We Do for Love, Nora, Intimate Apparel and others.
(Excludes Sat. night performances; expires: 11/1/14.) Plus, you can enjoy either a preor post-dinner meal at Post 154 with a $50 gift card.
Donated by: Westport Country Playhouse / Post 154
Estimated Value: $150
Starting bid: $60
704. WINE TASTING 101=FUN
A night out that’s entertaining and educational? You’ll feel so virtuous when you and five
guests will enjoy a private tasting and class on a wine of your choice, courtesy of Castle
Wine & Spirit (1439 Post Road East, near Pier One).
Donated by: Castle Wine & Spirit
Estimated Value: $100
Starting bid: $40
705. A FOUR-PACK (!) OF RESTAURANTS
A $50 gift card to Mumbai Times?! We’re naan too sure you’ll love it. And a $50 gift card
to Strada 18, for Italian in South Norwalk! What could be bedda? BUT WAIT! WE’RE NOT
FINISHED… (We’re just out of puns.) You’ll also receive: $50 to Rizzuto’s AND $50 to
Post 154. Yowzers! Get ready for some awesome dining. (Rizzuto’s expires 3/13/15)
Donated by: Rizutto’s/Strada 18/Mumbai Times/Post 154
Estimated Value: $200
Starting bid: $80
706. MORE RESTAURANT MAYHEM!
A second four-pack of restaurant gift cards! You’ll have to fast in advance! Dine out at
Rizutto’s ($50 card); Rainbow Thai ($50); Post 154 ($50) and Matsu ($40). Hmm…
you’d better buy one of the work-out packages to go along with all of this amazing food!
(Rizzuto’s expires 3/13/15).
Donated by: Rizutto’s/Rainbow Thai/Post 154/Matsu
Estimated Value: $190
Starting bid: $80
707. MIX UP YOUR WARDROBE
You’ll emerge with a whole new look, thanks to this $250 gift card and two hour
personal styling session at Intermix. How cute will you be?!
Donated by: Intermix
Estimated Value: $250
Starting bid: $100
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708. FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT
You and seven friends will have a blast at a Benefit Beauty Bash. Drinks and snacks will
be served in this super-girly salon, where you’ll have your makeup applied plus one free
service.
Donated by: Benefit Cosmetics
Estimated Value: $500
Starting bid: $100
709. EVEN BETTER THAN YOUR HONDA
Ta, ta! Off you go! You’ll feel just like a movie star with this $300 voucher for a
chauffeured car, which can be used for airport transfers and service to Manhattan.
Donated by: Areion Global
Estimated Value: $300
Starting bid: $125
710. HOT TICKET
Enjoy a fabulous night out at the Whelk. Mossimo will treat you to dinner for two paired
with wine. No more cramming into the bar to get your food, you will have your very
own table too!
Donated by: The Whelk
Estimated Value: $250
Starting bid: $100
800s RETAIL DELIGHTS
801. TURN OFF THAT STOVE
Take a break from dinner drudgery with a hand-delivered cooler packed with gourmet
Drive-by Gourmet dishes. You’ll feast on your choice of four entrees, two sides, two
soups and one sweet treat. This scrumptious homemade food is made with all-natural
ingredients (and is normally available through their DBG Freezer… hint, hint). (Expires:
12/31/2014).
Donated by: The Drive-by Gourmet
Estimated Value: $100
Starting bid: $40
802. TEA-SE YOUR TASTE BUDS
A great mommy’s helper! You’ll savor this David’s Tea gift bag with Spring Tea Sampler,
filters, the "perfect spoon" and agave natural sweetener. Inspired by exotic fruits, ocean
breezes and sunny picnics, the crisp flavors of the spring collection will take you on a
mini vacation.
Donated by: David’s Tea
Estimated Value: $40
Starting bid: $20
803. HELLLLLLO, DELICIOUS (CHOMP, CHOMP)
You’ll delight in this Pepperidge Farm gift basket, featuring lots of kid- and grown-upfriendly selections, including cookies, crackers and Godiva chocolates.
Donated by: Pepperidge Farm
Estimated Value: $75
Starting bid: $20
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804. BASKET O’GOODIES
This gift basket from Christie’s Market (161 Cross Highway in Westport) features jams,
teas, cookies and chocolates to make your taste buds sing.
Donated by: Christie’s Market
Estimated Value: $50
Starting bid: $30
805. HOT CHOCOLATE
Perfect for the next interminable winter! Your guy will be warm and snug in this
Patagonia men’s fleece zip-up jacket, in brown (size large).
Donated by: Patagonia
Estimated Value: $169
Starting bid: $70
806. TIE THIS ONE ON
Add this cheerful Vineyard Vines navy tie with pink whales to your collection. A classic
look for any event, from a beach wedding to a board meeting.
Donated by: Vineyard Vines
Estimated Value: $85
Starting bid: $30
807. CHLOE’S CLOSET
Be totally coordinated with your little girl this summer, with matching beach cover-ups
in turquoise, featuring a sea stars print. You’ll fall for the “mommy” matching beach bag
(a turquoise and white print with yellow handles) and she’ll receive her own "kid" beach
bag (yellow with turquoise sand dollars and turquoise handles). PLUS, you’ll have a $100
gift card to spend at Chloe’s Closet, a delightful clothing store for babies through
preteens located at 1700 D-1 Post Road in Fairfield.
Donated by: Chloe’s Closet
Estimated Value: $197
Starting bid: $80
808. FOR YOUR LITTLE FLOWER
You little one will be cute-as-a-button in this Sis Boom Dress blue and green floral dress
(size 5T).
Donated by: Sis Boom
Estimated Value: $50
Starting bid: $20
809. SEVERAL SHADES OF GREY (AND BLACK AND WHITE)
You’ll adore a new pair of silver/grey bead earrings, a black and white semi-sheer scarf
AND a $50 gift card to Millie Rae’s, a store for home/garden and women’s accessories
(1799 Post Road East, near Shake Shack).
Donated by: Millie Rae’s
Estimated Value: $150
Starting bid: $60
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810. A ONE-OF-A-KIND SPRING ACCESSORY (SHOULD SPRING EVER COME)
You’ll treasure this beautiful handmade bag, crafted by our own Mary Kennedy! The bag
is coral with seahorses and a contrasting navy canvas bottom. The inside is coral and
white striped and lined in case you spill that darn sippy cup in your bag. A perfect way
to celebrate spring.
Donated by: Mary Kennedy
Estimated Value: $125
Starting bid: $50
811. PUT WILLY WONKA TO SHAME
Willy Wonka cannot compete with this special goody basket of candy and sweets from
newcomer to the Saugatuck Center scene, Saugatuck Sweets. AND to top it off you get
a coupon for a double scoop ice cream for a whole year!
Donated by: Saugatuck Sweets
Estimated Value: $175
Starting bid: $50
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THANK YOUS
To our Vendors:
Blue Lemon Restaurant
Christ & Holy Trinity
Church
Durants Party & Tent
Rental
Greens Farms Spirit Shop
To our Donors:
The Allen Family
Patty Baker
Melinda Bell
The Bley Family
The Borgia Family
The Brill Family
Liz Carpenter
CHT Preschool Board
Hallie Cirino
Kerrin Cole
The Dolphin Class
The Donaghue Family
Suzanne Emery
Sylvia Grannan
The Hammond Family
Kathy Johnson
Mary Kennedy
Paige Killian
Louise Lau
Sharon Lenfest
The Mahajan Family
The Maurillo Family
Marie McHugh
Moira O’Connor
Debbie Poruban
Pietro Scotti
Kris Toohey
Annmarie Winington
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Acqua
Agora Spa
Areion Global
Artistic Image
Benefit Cosmetics
Blow Dry Westport
Body Quest Westport
The Bridgeport Bluefish
The Bridgeport Sound
Tigers
Carabiners Indoor
Climbing
Castle Wine & Spirits
Chloe’s Closet
Christie’s Market
Colony Grill
Crystal Theater
David’s Tea
Diana Sawicki Interior
Design
The Drive-by Gourmet
Earthplace, the Nature
Discovery Center
Downunder
Elixir Spa
ESPN
Fairfield Gymnastics &
Cheerleading
Garden Catering
Greens Farms Spirit Shop
Groove
Heidi Curran Photography
iFloat
Intermix
Julianne Mulvey
Photography
Kibberia
Learning Express
Longshore PAL Rink
M3 Yoga
Matsu
Millie Rae’s
Mohegan Sun
Mumbai Times
My Three Son’s
New York Giants
22
New York Jets
Nutmeg Bowl
Patagonia
Party Pops
Pepperidge Farm
Post 154
Quassy Amusement Park
Rainbow Thai
Rizutto’s
Saugatuck Sweets
Shake Shack
She La La
Shoe-Inn
Sis Boom
Ski & Sport of Westport
Splash Car Wash
Strada 18
Tavern on Main
Town Nails
Total Training & Fitness
Total Wines & More
Tumble Jungle
USTA
Vincent Palumbo
Vineyard Vines
Walt Disney World Co.
Webster Bank
The Weston Field Club
Westport Country
Playhouse
Westport Fire
Department
Westport Historical
Society
Westport Pizzeria
Westport Police
Department
The Westport Library
The Whelk
Yale Peabody Museum of
Natural History