Saturday, April 10, 2010
7:30 -11:00 p.m.
Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa
23 South Fullerton Ave.
Montclair, New Jersey
Auction Guide
Sponsored by the Bradford PTA.
All proceeds will go to fund teachers’ wishlists at Bradford School.
Letter from the PTA President
Good evening and welcome to Raise The Roof: a rockin’ fundraiser for Bradford
School! The members of the Raise the Roof Committee are delighted that you could attend this important event and thank you for supporting the PTA’s fundraising efforts.
Money raised from tonight’s event will go toward purchasing items on our teachers’
wish lists. Items on the wish lists are educational tools that will be used directly in the
classroom for years to come. Our fundraising goal for tonight is to raise $15,000. This
amount will allow the PTA to allocate $500 to every classroom teacher at Bradford for
their wish list items.
Your enthusiastic bids on our great auction items will help us reach our goal. Thank you to all of the Bradford parents and teachers who donated all of these fabulous items. I would like to extend a special thank you to Cathi Flanagan, PTA Fundraising Chair, Sheila Harrington-Phariss and Connie Looby, Auction Committee
Co-Chairs, Luisa Esposito, Julie Margolis and Eileen Kavanagh, Food and Beverage
Committee Co-Chairs, Suna Chang, Entertainment Chair, and Liz Uva, Auction Program Chair, for their hard work and dedication to making this evening a great success.
And last, but certainly not least, thank you to Dan Karlok, Michael Potenza and Jeff
Somerstein for making tonight a rockin’ event!
Happy bidding and good luck,
Hollie Reddington
2009-2010 PTA President
Schedule of Events
7:30 p.m. Doors open, and cocktails
8:00 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails
8:30-9:15 p.m. Live music by The Eugene Chrysler Band
Dan Karlok, bass; Mike Potenza, guitar; Jeff Somerstein, drums
9:30 p.m. Live auction and raffle drawing
10:00 p.m. Silent auction close-out begins
10:15 p.m. Check-out opens. Dessert served until 11 p.m.
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Raffles
Help Bradford raise money by purchasing a raffle ticket for only $20. Sixty percent of the proceeds will go to Bradford’s Raise the Roof fund and the following prizes will be awarded to three lucky winners:
l Two first prize winners will each receive 20% of the raffle proceeds. l One 2nd place winner will receive 4 front row seats to Bradford’s Spring
Concert (May 27th) PLUS VIP parking at 15 Brainard Street (generously donated by Izzy and Andrew Povich).
You can purchase tickets anytime up to and during the Raise the Roof event. The winning tickets will be drawn tonight at 9:30 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.
Silent Auction Information
Next to each auction item is a bid sheet. Simply enter the bidder number
that was assigned to you and your bid amount on the bid sheet. Please bid in
the increments indicated on the bid sheets displayed with the auction items.
The auction will close out by section. A ten-minute warning will be announced. At the final announcement, the bid sheets of that section will be collected and the highest bidder will be declared the winner. Winners will be
posted.
Payment Information
All sales are final. Payment in full must be made by cash, check, MasterCard
or Visa following the close of the auction. Checks should be made out to Bradford PTA.
All auction items must be removed from Bangz Salon on Saturday night,
April 10th.
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Live Auctions
Auctioneer: Rich Murnick
9:30 p.m.
Please use the bid number on the back of your program as your live
auction paddle.
Live Auction 1: Mascot Mania
Be “Little Rocky” at an MSU sporting event
Win your child the chance to be “Little Rocky,” partner to Montclair State University’s mascot, Rocky the Red Hawk, at an MSU sporting event. He or she
will feel the thrill of running out on the field during a packed sporting event and
hearing the thunderous applause of MSU fans! (The Little Rocky costume fits
children age 10 and younger.) In addition, the lucky winner will receive a $200
coupon for Stokes State Forest Music Camp, a coupon for 10% off the Preparatory Center for the Arts; a $50 coupon for the Gifted and Talented Summer
Camp; four tickets to an MSU baseball home game; as well as an MSU sweatshirt, t-shirt, socks, cap, and water bottle. Plus four reserved-seat tickets to a
Jersey Jackals regular 2010 season home baseball game.
Live Auction 2: We Rule the School
Principal for the day
Win the chance to be principal for the day! Your child will get to monitor the happenings around school, deliver the morning messages, enjoy lunch with Mrs. Kirkman, and work in the principal’s office for an entire school day. Mrs. Kirkman will
put together a small photo journal of your child’s day as principal as a keepsake.
Live Auction 3: Magic Bus
One-year DeCamp bus pass
Because what could be more magic than riding the DeCamp bus for free? Win
an UNLIMITED one-year bus pass, generously provided by DeCamp Bus
Lines and valued at $4,000. But with no more waiting in the long ticket lines or
racing to buy that monthly pass, we would say it’s priceless. 4
Silent Auction Items
Our House is a Very, Very, Very Fine House
Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:00 PM.
HO1: Secret Garden
Van Vleck tour and lunch
Soak in the the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the Van Vleck House and Gardens while
you and five guests lunch on the wisteria-draped stone terrace, after a private garden
tour. Includes a Friends Membership, a $25 gift certificate to be used towards upcoming Van Vleck events or educational programs, and a signature candle and tote bag. HO2: Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree
Tree service
Had any tree emergencies lately? Let Bradford Dad CJ Miller and his Montclair Tree
Experts size up your trees and provide $500 of pruning/removal before the next storm
with 75-mile-an-hour wind gusts comes along. HO3: Magic Carpet Ride
Interior design and rug
Get tips on how to update your decor with a two-hour consultation, floor plan and fabric suggestions from Bradford Mom Andrea Machernis of Zitman Interiors. Then
choose from two lovely area rugs, one an ivory traditional Persian-inspired pattern, the
other a more modern geometric pattern in red. Top two bidders will get the decorating
consultation; winner gets first choice of rugs. Value: $425. HO4: All the World’s A Stage
Home staging consultation
Learn the secrets of staging your home with a 90-minute consultation from a pro, Montclair realtor and Bradford Mom Katie Severance, the author of the new The Complete
Idiot’s Guide to Selling Your Home, published by Penguin Books early this year (two autographed copies are included.) Katie has earned the National Designation in Luxury
Home Marketing and has sold more than $60 million in real estate. Value: $200.
HO5: Black and White World
Frame collection
Update your décor with this lovely Jonathan Adler assortment of decorative frames
from Color Story Home, in go-with-everything black and white. Value: $214.
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HO6: And Your Bird Can Sing
Birdhouse and garden gear
Create a lovely natural garden oasis with this artist-built birdhouse as a centerpiece.
Comes with birdseed, gardening tools and gloves.
Help! I Need Somebody!
Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:00 PM.
HE7: Every Picture Tells a Story
Family photo session
Record the memories with a two-hour outdoor family photo session, with about 200
digital photos delivered, from professional photographer/Bradford Mom Joanne
Verkuilen. Valued at $300.
HE8: I Wanna Be Your Dog
Pet training and sitting
Break in a pup or teach an old dog new tricks with two 45-minute dog training sessions
from Bradford Dad and alpha Michael Frank. Package also includes coupons for $100
worth of dog walking or sitting from Laura Weisner, professional pet sitter, which can
be used to cover one overnight, as well as a $35 gift certificate from the Grooming
Gallery. Value: $235.
HE9: There’s a Place
Organizational services and housecleaning
Get your house in order for spring with this $100 gift certificate for a two-hour assessment and write up from Top to Bottom Organization, owned by Bradford Mom and professional organizer Kathe Roberts. When you’re done, let Bradford Dad Jack Riche’s
Rest and Relax Cleaning crew of four come in for an hour to tidy up. A selection of candles donated by Bradford Mom Kendall Murray representative of Scent-SATIONS/Mia
Bella is also included. Value: $180.
HE10: Super Geek
Tech support
Set up a computer system or fix a bug with three hours of geek time from Bradford Dad
Joseph Youn, the Director of Computer Operations for Research and Education at
MSU’s College of Mathematics. Value: $225.
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HE11: Cause I’m the Taxman
Income tax preparation
Save yourself the hassle of preparing your own income tax return. This package offers one
free 1040 individual tax return prepared by Nardi, Iannaconi & Mazzo, LLC. Value: $350.
HE12: I Will
Estate planning
One free last will and testament and estate-planning consultation from McLaughlin &
Nardi, LLC., Attorneys at Law, in Totowa. Value: $550.
HE13: Money, That’s What I Want
Personal financial planning
A one-hour financial planning consultation from Nardi, Iannaconi & Mazzo, LLC. Value: $295.
You’re Beautiful
Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:00 PM.
BE14: Within You Without You
Yoga, Pilates and massage
Let this wonderful 10-class package from Yoga Montclair set you on the road to finding
inner peace. You’ll also be treated to two private one-hour sessions from Bradford Yoga
Mama Julie Margolis, as well as a private Pilates session with Bradford Mom and Pilates instructor Cathy Stephenson. Top it off with a one-hour massage with Deb Lustberg. Karuna
Shala oils and yoga mat included. Value: $600.
BE15: Bootylicious
Fitness bootcamp
That’s just how you’ll feel after two free months of Bootcamp from Bradford Mom Patsy
Manning’s Accelerate Performance Fitness. Classes are held Monday-Wednesday-Friday at
either 5:25 a.m., or 9:30 a.m. You’ll also get an hour-long personal training session with
Patsy, a certified personal trainer and fitness coach. $520.
BE16: Sweat (A La La La La Long)
Hot yoga and personal training
Transform your mind and body from within with this great package from Younique Yoga
in Verona—one month of unlimited hot yoga classes, where the room temperature is set
at 97.8 degrees. Practicing yoga in a hot environment helps open the chakras, eliminate
toxins and rebuild the body. In addition, enjoy three personal training sessions. Includes
a yoga mat, carry case, brick, gloves, water bottle, DVDs and candles. Value: $500.
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BE17: You Should Be Cycling
Four spinning classes
Start cycling your way to a new you with three plus one free spinning classes at 3sixty
Cycling Studio. The studio offers classes designed for riders of all levels—from mellow,
yoga-inspired cycling to heart-pumping cardio workouts. The staff of creative instructors will see that you get a workout to meet your personal fitness goals. Also included, a
$25 gift certificate to Salon Jofi in West Orange. Value: $85.
BE18: Magic’s in the Makeup
Shiseido cosmetics, plus hair and nail care
There’s plenty of magic in this basket of fine skin care products and cosmetics from Shiseido
—including Day Cream, Zen Perfume, Perfect Rouge Glowing Stick, Eye Cream, Neck
Crème, Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil, eyelash curler, and more—all in a red makeup case. Also
includes a $100 gift certificate to Fringe Hair and Nail Salon in Nutley. Value: $600.
BE19: Power in My Purse
Tory Burch bag
That’s what you have with this stylish Tory Burch Weekender bag in pink/purple camo
print. Value: $395.
BE20: I’ve Just Seen a Face
Morphology session
Your face can reveal a lot about the inner you. Learn how your features and facial structure can affect your temperament and physiology with a one-hour morphology session
with Bradford Dad, Peter Reznik, Ph.D., a specialist in the fields of mind/body integrative therapy. Value: $180.
The Kids Are Alright
Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:15 PM.
KI21: That Was When I Ruled the World...
Time with the Mayor
Give your child a real-life civics lesson: the chance to hang our for a while with Montclair Mayor Jerry Fried on May 4th, and see what it’s like to be mayor of the hippest
town this side of the Hudson River. Stop at Applegates for an ice cream. Then head
over to the Municipal Building, where the lucky winner will get the chance to lead
the Pledge of Allegiance at an 8 p.m. meeting of the Montclair Town Council. The
meeting will also be broadcast live on Ch. 34, so, Mom and Dad, set the DVR! 8
KI22: You Say It’s Your Birthday…
Kids’ birthday package
Make your child’s birthday one that he/she will always remember with a customized
bash from Backyard Birthdays. Winner receives one Premier Party Package for up to
15 children, which includes a customized party theme, original invitations, a unique
party plan broken into a timeline, up to 1.5 hours of cool, funky, not-your-everyday
party activities run by Backyard Birthdays, a themed menu plan, customized thank you
notes, a decoration plan and a goodie bag checklist. You’ll also receive an hour of face
painting from Bradford Mom Renae Baker of I.S.M.I.L.E in New York Productions,
and a home-made multi-tiered, decorated cake baked in a shape or design to fit your
theme by Bradford Mom Mary Sue Youn. Now blow out the candles on that! Value:
$375.
KI23: Put Me In Coach, I’m Ready to Sing
Music coaching, “Idol” swag
If you want to be on “American Idol,” you’ve got to start young. Win one hour of musical performance coaching for your child from Bradford Dad Joe Baker, a professional musician and music director who has worked with more than 50 child
performers, including several with Broadway, commercial or recording credits.
Baker will coach you in his Montclair home or his New York recording studio. And
for inspiration, an “American Idol” basket, filled with CDs and lots of neat swag from
the show, is included.
KI24: Baby, You’re a Star
A professional recording session for a child
Win a professional recording session for your child with Bradford Dad Kristian Ottestad and come away with a timeless souvenir of childhood. Recording must be made before June 1, 2010. Value: $500.
KI25: Add It Up
Mathnasium package
Get smart with a “Get Started” package at Mathnasium, owned by Bradford Mom Angela de la Rosa. Package includes assessment, registration and one month’s tuition,
plus math dictionary, t-shirt, ruler and pencils. Value: $550.
KI26: I Get a Kick Out You
Soccer camp
Your child can choose one week of any of the soccer day camps available at Ashley’s
Soccer Camp and Sports Domain Academy. Package includes a soccer ball, t-shirt, bag
and a $50 gift certificate from Watchung Plaza’s Soccer Stop. Value: $300. 9
KI27: They Love Basketball!
Basketball camp
One week of Tim Capstraw basketball camp at the New Jersey Basketball Academy,
Wayne PAL, for boys and girls aged 7-16. Choose one of four great 2010 sessions:
July 6-9; August 2-6; August 9-13; August 23-27. Coach Capstraw has an extensive
background as a college player, head coach for Wagner College and broadcaster for the
New Jersey Nets. Value: $195.
KI28: This is The Modern World
Tech toys, Unbelieva-Bills passes, dinner
Everything your child needs to keep busy for at least a couple of hours: one ICarly text
messenger; one Hello Kitty 5.1 megapixel digital camera; Hello Kitty gaming earphones; one Spiderman MP3 player; Spiderman walkie-talkies; a SpongeBob Square
Pants digital camera; and Iron Man DS skins. When you think they’ve spent enough
time on the couch, haul them over to Unbelieva-Bills and make use of five free passes to
the Jungle Gym. Afterwards, use a $50 gift certificate to enjoy a dinner at Ah’ Pizz, a
new family-friendly restaurant on Willow Street. Value: $225.
KI29: Smile A Little Smile for Me
Kids’ dental package
Keep your little one’s teeth clean and healthy with this certificate for a free first dental
exam from Sparkles Dentistry for Children. Includes a comprehensive exam, dental
cleaning, fluoride treatment, and dental Xrays if needed. Value: $260.
KI30: Paint It Black...and Red...and Blue...
Art basket
Everything your little aspiring Picasso needs to create a masterpiece: a $75 gift certificate
from Abrakadoodle for any of the great classes or fun camps they offer that give children
the chance to express and create. And from StudioKids Art, an outdoor drawing kit, a tshirt, and a $50 gift certificate to any art class, camp or birthday party. Value: $200.
KI31: She Blinded Me With Science
Science-themed birthdays
Want your child to have a birthday party that’s fun, engaging and educational—one
where guests get to take away homemade green slime and silly putty? Mad Science parties cover topics like air pressure, tornadoes, vortex generators, and movie effects—like
melting witches heads and how to make spider’s web. Package includes a $225 gift certificate for a Mad Science birthday party, which runs for 45 minutes to an hour, and covers up to 14 children age 5 to 12. 10
KI32: Dancing Barefoot
Dance party
“Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes...” If that sounds like your daughter, why
not give her a truly unique birthday party hosted by Dalia, a professionally trained
dancer, and ballet/belly dance instructor. Win a gift certificate for one party: Choose
from magical ballerina, genie/belly dance, or a dazzling family friendly belly dancing
event. Parties include dance lessons, mini recitals, dance games and finger cymbals and
bindis for the guest of honor. Coupon is good for one year. KI33: Every Night I Read a Book
Award-winning kids’ books
Cultivate a life-long reader with this lovely collection of eight Caldecott winners.
Value; $140.
KI34: Picture Book
Great kids books
Cuddle up with your little one and enjoy this wonderful batch of eight Newbery-winning picture books.Value: $140.
We Are The Champions
Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:15 PM.
CH35: Fore Foursome
Great golf outing
One lucky winner and two friends will enjoy a day of golf—including lunch and drinks—at
the century-old Tillingshast-designed classic golf course at Forest Hill Golf Club in
Bloomfield with Bradford Dad and member Rich Murnick on a mutually agreed upon date. CH36: You’re 18, You’re Beautiful and You’re Mine
Great golf outing
Eighteen holes of golf at the Montclair Golf Club with Bradford Dad Thomas Stack for
one lucky winner and two friends. Caddy and lunch included. CH37: Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Yankees tickets
Here’s the pitch: You get four tickets to see the New York Yankees play the Houston
Astros, Saturday, June 12, at Yankee Stadium. Seats are on the aisle in field level 112.
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CH38: Kicks Just Keep Getting Harder to Find
Pro soccer tickets
Four tickets to see the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team play Chivas USA on June
5, 7:30 p.m.
CH39: Born to Be Blue
Giants football tickets
Two tickets to see the New York Giants whip the Pittsburgh Steelers into submission
at a pre-season game at the brand new Meadowlands Stadium sometime between August 19 to 23, 2010 (date to be announced). Third-level seats, parking pass included. CH40: Born to Be Blue Too
Giants football tickets
Two tickets to see the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots in a pre-season
game at the new Meadowlands Stadium, sometime between September 2-6, 2010
(date to be announced). Third-level seats, parking pass included. CH41: You Give Me Fever
Rutgers football tickets
Catch Scarlet Fever and watch the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers University as they battle
the Tulane Green Wave on the football field at Rutgers Stadium, October 2, 2010,
with a pair of tickets on the 30-yard line. The tickets are in section 125, row 37. Parking pass included. CH42: You Give Me Fever Too
Rutgers football tickets
Catch Scarlet Fever and watch the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers University as they beat
the Norfolk State football Spartans, with a pair of tickets to the game at Rutgers Stadium on Thursday, September 2. Parking pass included. That’s Entertainment!
Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:15 PM.
EN43: Rockstar
Nickelback-autographed guitar
Play like a pro with this black Fender Squier Stratocaster electric guitar (a $400 value)
autographed by all four members of Canadian hard rock band, Nickelback. Comes with
a gig bag.
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EN44: I Want a Rock ‘n’ Roll Guitar
Everything you need to play guitar
Begin playing guitar right away with a package that’s great for anyone just starting out. Includes a Washburn Oscar Schmidt OG2N acoustic guitar, with a built-in tuner right on
top, gig bag, picks, instructional CD-Rom, and limited lifetime warranty. Value: $180.
EN45: Summer Night Jam
Four tickets to see Dave Matthews
Kick back and enjoy the sounds of summer in the city with four tickets to see the Dave
Matthews Band perform live at Citi Field on July 16. EN46: New York City Serenade
Framed Springsteen print
Greetings from the Palladium in New York City, circa 1978, with this original framed
and matted vintage photograph of a young Bruce Springsteen during the “Born to
Run” days, by professional photographer and Bradford Dad, Mark Wyville, who’s also
a contributor to a great new Springsteen book, The Light in the Darkness.
EN47: So You Want to Hear a Rock’n’ Roll Band?
A band to play
Win a 45-minute set by Montclair Dad band, Sock Monster (guitarist John Paul Uva is a
Bradford Dad), at your own house party on a mutually-agreed upon date. This foursome of
Parents Who Rockers play a mix of smart covers—powerpop, alternative and punk shouldabeen classics. They find great songs by the Kinks, Clash and Elvis Costello and mix them
up with more recent gems, like the cover of the Jayhawks “Save It For a Rainy Day,” which
they recorded for PWR’s 2nd CD, “Let ‘Em’ Play,” also included here.
EN48: If You Want to Sing Out...
Vocal lessons, CDs
Then win this one-hour vocal coaching session from Bradford Mom Lane Gardner, a
songwriter/studio vocalist/session singer. With more than 15 years of voice teaching
experience, Gardner can help you work on vocal clarity, strength, endurance and diction. And for inspiration, enjoy music from a selection of CD boxed sets. EN49: Culture Club
Orchestra and ballet tickets
Drink in the sounds of the New York Philharmonic with tickets for two to a performance
on May 7 at 8 p.m. The program: “Russian Stravinsky VI: Gergiev and the Rite of Spring.”
The following month enjoy a lovely evening out with two rear orchestra tickets to the
American Ballet Theater’s production of one of the most romantic ballets ever, “Swan
Lake,” 8 p.m. June 25, at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Value: $260.
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EN50: Just Give Me Some Truthiness
“Colbert Report” tickets
Tonight’s word? It’s “VIP,” as in two VIP tickets to a taping of Comedy Central’s
“The Colbert Report.” Plus hats and t-shirts.
EN51: It’s Too Late, Baby
Letterman tickets
What’s on everyone’s Top Ten list? Go see Letterman live! Two tickets to see CBS’
“Late Show with David Letterman.” EN52: Are You Experienced?
NBC backstage tour
Get four tickets to the “NBC Experience,” as well as an exclusive backstage tour, including
the studio, set and control room, of Studio 1A, home of the “Today Show.” Must be at least
6 years old to attend.
EN53: Rescue Me!
“Rescue Me” jacket
Dress just like Tommy and the rest of the crew of 62 Truck—or at least like Dennis Leary
and the cast and crew of “Rescue Me”—in this great quilted jacket sporting the show’s
logo, and two t-shirts supplied by the set director of the show, Bradford Mom, Jacqueline
Jacobson.
EN54: Let’s Dance
Dance lessons
Learn some dance steps with this certificate for the Fred Astaire Dance Studio introductory program, which is good for two private lessons and one group class for one
person. Eat to the Beat
Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:30 PM.
ET55: Bottle of Red, Bottle of White
In-home wine tasting
Enjoy a fabulous wine tasting for 8 to 10 people in your home, hosted by Bradford
Mom Sharla Blanz, a wine consultant and Advanced Sommelier. Sharla holds a
diploma from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Wine provided by Amanti Vino.
Value: $500.
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ET56: One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer
Scotch and cigars
Indulge and “Restock and Relax”—the civilized way. Replenish your bar, pour a dram,
light up and sit back. Life is good. This special item includes Macallan 12-year-old
Scotch (1.75l.), Dalmore 12-year-old Scotch, Cragganmore 12-year-old Scotch, Highland Park 12-year-old Scotch, Barbancourt Haitian Rum, Herradura Tequila Anejo,
Effen Black Cherry Vodka and Effen Vodka. Package includes 10 Nat Sherman Broadway Selection cigars in display box with cigar cutter and a New York Bartender’s Guide.
Value: $500.
ET57: You’ll Find Them in the Kitchen at Parties
Dinner for 6
Sit back, relax and enjoy mingling with your guests at a cozy dinner party in your own
home, while two Bradford moms, Christina O’Neill and Alison Bermack, both excellent
cooks, take over the kitchen and prepare a gourmet dinner for six, serve and clean up.
Includes food, wine and a gourmet basket. The dinner party must be held by December
31, 2010. ET58: Korma Chameleon
Indian cooking lesson
You and a friend or spouse will learn how to curry flavor with a two-hour lesson from
Bradford Mom Jyoti Hosagrahar on how to prepare a vegetarian Indian meal. Work together in her kitchen and make sure you bring containers so you can take the delicious
food home. ET59: Soul Kitchen
Take Back the Kitchen session
Are you stuck in a rut in the kitchen? Unsure why you’re struggling when it comes time to
make a meal? Let Alma Schneider help you overcome the obstacles to cooking for you and
your family with a two-hour private Take Back the Kitchen session. Make dinner time
healthy and fun again. Value: $200.
ET60: Really, Really Good Vino and Fascino
Rare wine, fine meal
Pop the cork and savor a rare wine that has been donated from the private collection of
Bradford Dad Richard Pitera—a bottle of Chateau Lynch Bages 1995 Bordeaux, which
has been highly rated by Robert Palmer and Wine Spectator, and is valued at approximately $150. Also included to go with it, a $100 gift certificate to Fascino, one of
Montclair’s most romantic restaurants, rated “Excellent,” by The New York Times.
Value: $250.
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ET61: Bake Me, I’m Yours
A year of homemade bread
Get the taste of fresh-baked bread delivered to your front door with your own personal
Bread-of-the-Month club. Bradford Mom Larissa Brookes will bake you a loaf of bread
each month—whole wheat, rye, white, sour dough or regular—whatever your pleasure.
Value: $120.
ET62: Hey Good Lookin’…
Cooking classes
You and a friend can choose a course from the vast Viking Cooking School catalog of
delicious classes. What’s it going to be—Southern Italian Dinner Party? Casual Cocktail Party? Or one of the many other tasty offerings? Bonne appetit!
ET63: Black Coffee in Bed
Tassimo coffeemaker
You’ll never need to go out to Starbucks again when you’ve got this Tassimo coffee
maker at home with our selection of coffees and teas. Value: $150.
Gotta Getaway
Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:30 PM.
GO64: The Maine Event
A week on the coast
Journey Downeast and stay for a week in this lovely vacation home near Blue Hill, Maine,
overlooking the Bagaduce River, an hour south of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
This lovely house has three bedrooms, one and a half baths. The area boasts a captivating
mix of history and natural beauty, with something to offer any visitor. Go whale watching,
kayaking, sailing, birding, fishing. Eat just-caught lobsters and fresh blueberries, or dine
at one of the area’s fine restaurants. Follow an antiquing route along the coast. Or just sit
back and watch the river run. Value: $700.
GO65: Come Sail Away
NYC sailboat cruise
You and three friends will set sail aboard a private J24 sailboat skippered from the
Manhattan Yacht club and enjoy a two-hour adventure, touring New York Harbor,
passing landmarks and cruising right by the Statue of Liberty. Valid for any mutually
agreed upon evening or weekend from May through October, 2010. Value: $400.
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GO66: Sweet Dreams Are Made of This...
A night at the Plaza
When you spend the night in luxurious comfort at New York’s legendary Plaza
Hotel on Fifth Avenue at Central Park South. Experience the grandeur, the opulance, the elegance that is the Plaza–your very own pied a terre right in the heart of
Manhattan. You might choose to enjoy a night on the town, or take a stroll just
steps away in Central Park. Includes $100 gift certificate to The Oak Room restaurant at the hotel. Value: $400.
GO67: Roam If You Want To
Resort accommodations
A certificate to Endless Vacation Rentals for a one-week, 7-night vacation stay at one of
their many resort properties worldwide. Choose a destination from one of the largest
collections of vacation rental accommodations around the world, with thousands of
properties to choose from, in the United States, Mexico, the Carribean and Europe.
Destinations and travel times are subject to availability. Good for one year only. Value:
$499 and up.
GO68: Do You Believe in Magic?
Disney package
The kids will love this Disney package, which includes two one-day Park Hopper tickets to Disney Resorts (including Walt Disney World in Florida, Disneyland in California, and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, no black out dates. Expires December 15,
2011.) Also includes a wonderful selection of Disney books, videos and other items.
Teacher, Teacher, Teach Me More...
Bid sheets will be removed promptly at 10:30 PM.
What’s better than the chance to spend some time with a wonderful, much-loved teacher?
These faculty donations truly are priceless. Thanks to all the Bradford staff who gave their time
and more. Prizes must be used by June 20, 2010, unless otherwise arranged with teacher.
TE69: Games People Play
Board games and pizza after school for a winner and three friends with Mr. Klimik and
Mr. Robinson.
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TE70: We All Scream for Ice Cream
Ice cream and an outing to the book store with Mrs. Cahill for one student.
TE71: Girl Talk
Manicure at Pink Nails with Mrs. Metzinger and ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery for
one winner and a friend.
TE72: Glory Days One
One winner and a friend will attend a New Jersey Jackals game June 8, 7 p.m., with
Mrs. Barroqueiro.
TE73: Glory Days Two
One winner and a friend will attend a New Jersey Jackals game June 8, 7 p.m., with Mrs.
Evangelista.
TE74: Glory Days Three
One winner and a friend will attend a Jackals game June 8, 7 p.m., with Mrs. Richardson.
TE75: Sundae Sundae
An outing to a bookstore for one winner, followed by ice cream with Mrs. Grubenmann.
TE76: Art Lover
Mrs. Russo will do a one-hour art project after school with the winner and two friends.
TE77: Space Invaders
Pizza after school and computer games for the winner and a friend with Ms. Buch and Ms.
Mancini.
TE78: Bend Me, Shape Me
One craft/Origami session with Ms. Buch for the winner and a friend.
TE79: Go Ask Alice
A Mad Hatters Tea Party with Mrs. Spoerl for up to 8 students, complete with tea/hot
chocolate, cookies, and stories after school in the classroom.
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TE80: Pizza Girl (or Boy)
Pizza in the classroom at lunchtime for the winner and a friend with Mrs. Gismondi.
TE81: Give Peace a Chance
“Our Hopes, Wishes, Dreams for Peace,” a book of images created by the students in
Mrs. Bangs’ homeroom. TE82: Cherry Cherry
A walk with Ms. Ames through Branchbrook Park for the winner and a friend to see cherry
blossoms in bloom. (Must be during April, 2010, while trees are in bloom; winner must provide own transportation.)
TE83: I’m Freeh
Ms. Freeh will take the winner and a friend to a movie and to Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream.
TE84: I Want to Ride My Bicycle
The winner and a friend will bike through Anderson Park with Mr. DeBello, then have
lunch at Tinga. TE85: Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Manicures with Ms. Kaelin and Mrs. Wenning at Nails and Body Work, followed by
pizza at Mr. Dino’s for a winner and a friend.
TE86: Yummy Yummy and Yoga
Yoga class and an afterschool treat with Ms. Kaelin for one winner and three friends.
TE87: The Music Lesson
A one-hour piano or vocal lesson for one winner with Mrs. Chisholm.
TE88: Tee for Two
A golf lesson from Mr. Maloney for one winner.
TE89: Books and More Books
A $25 Barnes and Noble gift card and a basket of books picked out by Mrs. Beesley and Dr.
Robbins.
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TE90: Art School
Two-session art lesson/project for the winner and a friend with Mrs. Gutierrez-Hawbaker.
TE91: Movie Night Blockbuster
Three movie rental cards, popcorn, pretzels, candy, and a snuggie—everything you
need for an at-home movie night from Mrs. Gutierrez-Hawbaker, Mrs. Ehrmann,
and Ms. Neilan.
TE92: Reading is FUNdamental
A $25 gift certificate to Watchung Booksellers from Mrs. Savoia.
TE93: Seats, Treats and Sweets
Afternoon movie with Mrs. Tamasco for the winner and a friend, including treats and
ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery.
TE94: Freeze Frame
One Nikon Cool Pix digital camera (value: $160) with accessories for one winner and
two one-and-a-half-hour sessions on how to use the camera with Mrs. Tamasco for the
winner and a friend. Students will learn to download photos and then take images to
create a digital story with a theme of their choice, such as birthday, favorite vacation, or
another special event. Each child will create a digital story to take home.
Did you come tonight expecting to win
a bunch of auction items, but didn't?
Please consider donating the funds you set aside.
Given the impending budget cuts, Bradford
students and teachers will need our help more than ever.
Please leave your check, in the envelopes provided, in the basket at the check-out
counter. Every donation, no matter what size, will make a difference.
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DONORS
Abrakadoodle
Liza and Creighton Abrams
Ah’ Pizz
Applegates
Judith Archer and Rick Piloco
Ashley’s Soccer Camp/
Sports Domain Academy
Backyard Birthdays/Laura Van Bloem
Renae and Joseph Baker
Sam and Maria Barclay
Emily and Steven Becker
Alison Bermack
Sharla Blanz
Larissa Brookes
Sandra Brummels/Universal Records
Tim Capstraw/New Jersey Basketball
Academy
Mary Anne Caton and Kevin Murphy
Theresa and Regino Collazo
Color Story Home
Sally and Sean Coughlin
Suna Chang and Mike Potenza
Dance with Dalia LLC
DeCamp Bus Lines
Angela and John de la Rosa
Deborah and Jason DeSalvo
Tomoko Yamagishi-Dressler
Lorelle and Rob Driever
Mike and LeeAnn Easterlin
Pierre Fabian
Suzanne Farkas
Don Feinberg and Lynn Tapper
Holly and Steven Fox
Michael Frank and Susan Helman
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Mayor Jerry Fried
Fringe Hair and Nail Salon
Lane Gardner
Jeni and Brad Goldman
Grooming Gallery
Graeme and Sandra Hepworth
Yvonne and Dick Hettrich
Heather McCutcheon Hitchcock and Dan
Hitchcock
Lauri Hornik
Jyoti Hosagrahar
I.S.M.I.L.E. in New York Productions
Jacqueline Jacobson
Bob and Julie Jaskiewicz
Mary and Matthew Kunka
Anna Lee and Paul Rougebec
Deb Lustberg
Andrea Machernis
Mad Science
Theresa and John Maguire
Patsy Manning/Accelerate
Performance Fitness
Julie Margolis
Mathnasium of Montclair
Susan Mazo
CJ and Elisabeth Miller
Montclair State University Athletics
Montclair State University Bookstore
Montclair State University Gifted and
Talented Program
Montclair State University Preparatory
Center For the Arts
Montclair Tree Experts
Rich Murnick
Kendall Murray
Nardi, Iannaconi & Mazzo, LLC
New Jersey Jackals
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DONORS
Christina and Patrick O’Neill
Imke and Benek Oster
Edie and Kristian Ottestad
Parents Who Rock
Paige Kennedy-Piehl and Scott Piehl
Rick and Lynette Pitera
Izzy and Andrew Povich
Rest and Relax Cleaning
Dr. Peter Reznick
Jack Riche and Alicia Robinson-Riche
Kathe Roberts
Michelle Ruggiero and Kevin Skorzewski
Diane Sabloff and Edward Shapiro
Salon Jofi
Aviva Schien and Steve Rich
Alma Schneider/Take Back the Kitchen
Katie and Bob Severance
Sock Monster
Charles and Lori Sorkin
Sparkles Dentistry for Children
Thomas and Avril Stack
Cathy Stephenson
Gina Stigi and Steve Schweighofer
Cecile and Michael Streit
StudioKids Art
Michelle Grossman-Sundown and
Stephen Sundown
Top to Bottom Organization
Unbelieva-Bills
John Paul Uva
Maria Valcher and Stephen Schweiger
Van Vleck Gardens
Joanne Verkuilen
Viking Cooking School
Suzanne and Mark Weinberg
Laura Weisner
Emily and Tom Wittman
Mark Wyville
Yoga Montclair
Mary Sue and Joseph Youn
Younique Yoga
Raise the Roof Committee
Event Chair.................................................................................... Cathi Flanagan
Auction Co Chairs.......................................................Connie Looby, Sheila Phariss
Catering..........................................................................................Luisa Esposito
Beverages..............................................................Eileen Kavanaugh, Julie Margolis
Entertainment......................................................................................Suna Chang
Invitations..................................................................................Hollie Reddington
Auction Guide...................................................................................Elizabeth Uva
Auction Committee..................................................Geraldine Cahill, Jeni Goldman,
...........................................Susan Helman, Lauren Rogers-Sirin, Suzanne Weinberg
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Corporate Sponsors
We thank you for your support and generosity
Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa
for this amazing venue
Morso Fine Custom Catering
for tonight’s fabulous catering and for all that they donated
Amanti Vino
for tonight’s selection of wine and beer
Boiling Springs Savings Bank
Bottle King of Glen Ridge
Brookdale ShopRite
And a few more thanks...
Naomi Kirkman, our wonderful principal
Jackie Dorman and Joan Ruggiero, for all their help
Rich Murnick, our auctioneer
Izzy Povich and Kathe Roberts for help with check-in
Lisa Lemma for her basket-making lesson and expertise
Our special dessert bakers: Alison Bermack, Cassie Bollinger, Eileen Kavanaugh,
Julie Margolis, Christina O’Neill, and Hollie Reddington
All the Bradford teachers who donated generously for the students of Bradford.
And to all of you for joining us this evening and making Raise the Roof such a success!
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YOUR BID NUMBER
Use this number instead of your name when
bidding for silent auction items.
Use the booklet as a paddle to bid during the live auction.