Piedmont Wildlife Center’s
10th Annual Celebrate Wildlife! Gala & Auction
Auction Preview:
Below is the start of a growing list of items that have been generously donated to the 2012 Celebrate Wildlife! Auction.
We thank the donors of these wonderful items. This is a tentative list. Because we expect the list to grow and change we cannot guarantee that any particular item will be included in the auction or that it will be listed under the category shown.
To jump to different categories, click on one of the following links:
Live Auction | Fashion & Accessories | Beauty, Heath, & Fitness | Arts, Crafts, & Collectibles | Kids | Home & Garden | Food & Wine | Things for & about Animals | Out & About | Sports & Outdoors | Great Getaways | Exclusively PWC
Live Auction Items
| 1 | A one-week rental at Don’t Like Mondays, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath almost oceanfront on Emerald Isle. House includes 2 king, 1 queen and 2 twin beds, 5 color TV’s, high speed wireless internet, multiple decks, a sun room and is a block from the ocean | Don & Theresa Van Ollefen | ![]() |
| 2 | A scuba dive in the largest aquarium exhibit in NC, at Pine Knoll Shores. Swim around 800 species including sharks and a green sea turtle! | North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores | ![]() |
| 3 | A portrait study session and one 8-by-10 fine art print from the session | Bogart & Bogart Photography | ![]() |
| 4 | A basketball signed by the 2012-2013 UNC men’s basketball team and coach Roy Williams | UNC Athletic Department | ![]() |
| 5 | A one-week stay in Avon, NC on the Outer Banks during off-season. | Avon Vacation Rentals | ![]() |
| 6 | An autographed basketball from NC State University men’s basketball coach, Mark Gottfried, in a collectors display case | NC State University Athletics Department | |
| 7 | A Duke University autographed men’s basketball from the 2012-2013 team and coaches in a collector’s display case | Duke University Department of Athletics | |
| 8 | Four hours of interior design consultation with Sally Williams, Owner & Principal Designer of Colorful Concepts Interior Design | Colorful Concepts Interior Design & Southpoint Painting Co. | ![]() |
| 9 | The “Tree of Life” metal rocking chair | Vega Metals/Cricket Forge, Inc | ![]() |
Fashion & Accessories
| 200 | “Column” dangle earrings made from colored porcelain and sterling silver wires in a green and rust color | Blue Bus Studio: Tim Garvin | ![]() |
| 201 | “Column” dangle earrings made from colored porcelain and sterling silver wires in a gray and rust color | Blue Bus Studio: Tim Garvin | ![]() |
| 202 | A firefly pony tail band made from the tagua nut. A nut found in Columbia and harvested for use in handmade crafts | Aria Handmade | |
| 203 | A firefly pony tail band made from the tagua nut. A nut found in Columbia and harvested for use in handmade crafts | Aria Handmade | ![]() |
| 204 | An owl pendant – torchwork owl bead dangling from a natural brass limb | Pretty Byrdz | ![]() |
| 205 | A pair of sterling silver feather earrings | Skyrivers Jewelry | ![]() |
| 206 | “Rainbow Depth”, a fused glass pendant made by Madison, WI artist Mimi Willen | Mimi Willen | ![]() |
| 207 | A pair of sterling silver feather earrings | Skyrivers Jewelry | ![]() |
| 208 | Agate necklace with 14kt. Gold accents and clasp | Anonymous | ![]() |
| 209 | A ladies’ Bulova stainless watch with round silvertone face. Water resistant to 330 ft., mineral crystal with Swiss quartz accuracy in a beuatiful case | Grimball Jewelers | ![]() |
| 210 | Keishi pearl eyeglass holder necklace – purple | Roberta Morales & Silvia Kreindel | ![]() |
| 211 | Keishi pearl eyeglass holder necklace – white | Roberta Morales & Silvia Kreindel | ![]() |
| 212 | Keishi pearl eyeglass holder necklace – bronze | Roberta Morales & Silvia Kreindel | ![]() |
| 213 | Mother-of-Pearl bracelets – white | Roberta Morales & Silvia Kreindel | ![]() |
| 214 | Mother-of-Pearl bracelets – blue | Roberta Morales & Silvia Kreindel | ![]() |
| 215 | Double-stranded necklace with large keishi pearls and mother-of-pearl | Roberta Morales & Silvia Kreindel | ![]() |
| 216 | Multi-strand necklace with small keishi pearls and chipstone in an embroidered jewelry pouch | Roberta Morales & Silvia Kreindel | ![]() |
| 217 | Embroidered jewelry pouch | Roberta Morales & Silvia Kreindel | ![]() |
| 218 | Embroidered jewelry pouch | Roberta Morales & Silvia Kreindel | ![]() |
Beauty, Health, & Fitness
| 300 | Gift certificate for a haircut at Syd’s | Syd’s Hair Shop | ![]() |
| 301 | Gift certificate for a haircut at Syd’s | Syd’s Hair Shop | ![]() |
| 302 | Gift certificate for a haircut at Syd’s | Syd’s Hair Shop | ![]() |
| 303 | Gift certificate for a haircut at Syd’s | Syd’s Hair Shop | ![]() |
| 305 | Gift pack of goodies from Burt’s Bees | Burt’s Bees | ![]() |
| 306 | An initial acupuncture consultation and treatment | Carrboro Acupuncture and Natural Healing Center | ![]() |
| 307 | A 1.5 hour session of structural integration body work with Therapeutic Bodwork Specialist, Laura Lawton. | Laura Lawton | ![]() |
| 308 | A 3-month individual health club membership to Fitness World | Fitness World | |
| 309 | A gift certificate for a 9-week session of yoga with Judith Valerie in 2013. | Judith Valerie Yoga | ![]() |
| 310 | A gift certificate for a 9-week session of yoga with Judith Valerie in 2013. | Judith Valerie Yoga | ![]() |
| 313 | A Mary Kay Skin Care & Glamour Party for you & 5 friends plus a glamour brush set, facial clothes and other eye items with Ellen Michelson | Mary Kay | ![]() |
Arts, Crafts & Collections
| 400 | A hand carved walnut bottle opener by Carvings ‘N Turnings | BillMoore-NCWoodcarver | ![]() |
| 401 | A red and black stoneware vase with dragonfly design, handemade by Barbara Higgins | Clay Centre | ![]() |
| 402 | a 13 x 18” painting of a red-tailed hawk, Carolina wren and an eastern box turtle by the artist, Sarah Haggerty | Sarah Haggerty | ![]() |
| 403 | “Eight Hooter” is an original acrylic painting on linen by Durham nature and wildlife artist Matt Tomko. The piece was inspired by a Piedmont Wildlife education owl at the 2012 Festival for the Eno. | Matt Tomko | ![]() |
| 404 | An 8 x 10 matted, framed original photo of mourning dove with chick | Kim Sabbagh | ![]() |
| 405 | A monet waterlily print with gold frame | Kathleen Azzi | ![]() |
| 406 | Black-and-white photograph of a red-tailed hawk by photographer John Harmon | John Harmon Gallery | ![]() |
| 407 | “Human Nature”, a photo depicting a small man climbing to the top of a Jack in the Pulpit flower | Big World Photo | ![]() |
| 408 | “Barnyard”, 2 original 8″x10″ photographs of an alarmed hen and a rooster. | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 409 | ”Trinidad wildlife” – 6 original 8″x10″ wildlife photographs taken in Trinidad. | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 410 | an original 8″x10″ photograph of a songbird perched in a tree | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 411 | ”Small creatures” – Four 4″x6″ original photographs on note cards of small animals. | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 412 | ”Snakes” – Five 4″x6″ original photographs on note cards of a variety of snakes. | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 413 | ”Under the Sea” – Seven 4″x6″ original photographs on note cards of a variety of undersea life. | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 414 | ”Under the Sea #2″ – Seven 4″x6″ original photographs on note cards of a variety of undersea life. | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 415 | ”Reptiles” – Three 4″x6″ original photographs on note cards of a variety exotic reptiles. | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 416 | ”Mammals” – Seven 4″x6″ original photographs on note cards of a variety mostly-exotic mammals. | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 417 | “Birds #2″ – Ten 4″x6″ original photographs on note cards of a variety exotic birds. | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 418 | “Birds #2″ – Ten 4″x6″ original photographs on note cards of a variety exotic birds. | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 419 | “Native Birds” – Seven 4″x6″ original photographs on note cards of a variety of North American birds. | Amy Devereaux | ![]() |
| 420 | A hand-painted sea-turtle themed silk purse | Althea Peregrine | ![]() |
| 421 | $50 gift certificate to Craven Allen Gallery/House of Frames | Craven Allen Gallery/House of Frames | ![]() |
| 422 | Enjoy this beautiful picture of a sweat bee on a flower from California photographer, Genesis Moss | Terri Keefer & Genesis Moss | ![]() |
| 423 | Matted and framed photo by Durham City Councilman, Eugene Brown | Distinctive Properties | |
| 424 | Matted and framed photo by Durham City Councilman, Eugene Brown | Distinctive Properties | |
| 425 | A dry-mounted Andy Worhol print | The Print Shop | |
| 426 | A dry-mounted print of 2007 ACC men’s basketball champions, UNC | The Print Shop |
Kids
| 500 | 4 admission vouchers to the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh | Marble’s Kids Museum | ![]() |
| 501 | 1000 piece puzzle “Prince of the Pond” | Anonymous | ![]() |
| 502 | 1000 piece puzzle – Shaped like a Fish | Anonymous | ![]() |
| 503 | 500 piece puzzle – The Outer Banks | Anonymous | ![]() |
| 504 | Annual family membership at The Little Gym | The Little Gym of Durham – Chapel Hill | ![]() |
| 505 | a Cuddly Creatures penguin wrap throw, just in time for winter! | Anonymous | ![]() |
| 506 | a Cuddly Creatures turtle wrap throw, just in time for winter! | Anonymous | ![]() |
| 507 | a Cuddly Creatures rabbit wrap throw, just in time for winter! | Anonymous | ![]() |
| 508 | 5 hours of in-home, private, customized tutoring for all subjects and ages in Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Durham, Brier Creek, and surrounding areas-some restricted areas, new customers only | Tutor Doctor |
Home & Garden
| 600 | An outdoor canvas art piece of a sunset over a lake from Barnes Supply Company | Barnes Supply Company | ![]() |
| 601 | A wooden sea turtle wind chime from Barnes Supply Company | Barnes Supply Company | ![]() |
| 602 | A Gift Certificate for $25 from Niche Gardens | Niche Gardens | ![]() |
| 603 | A Gift Certificate for $25 from Niche Gardens | Niche Gardens | ![]() |
| 604 | A Gift Certificate for $25 from Niche Gardens | Niche Gardens | ![]() |
| 605 | A Gift Certificate for $25 from Niche Gardens | Niche Gardens | ![]() |
| 606 | $30 gift certificate, a Twig LED flashlight and and a JOEmo 14 oz stainless steel coffee & teabrew mug | Twig | ![]() |
| 607 | A hand-made loom measuring approximately 24” by 15 1/2” perfect for hanging on your front door. | Deborah Pilkington | ![]() |
| 608 | A hand-made loom measuring approximately 24” by 15 1/2” perfect for hanging on your front door. | Lisa Nadler | ![]() |
| 609 | A wooden crane wind chime from Borneo. | Deborah Pilkington & Lisa Nadler | ![]() |
| 610 | A paper lantern and votive from India. | Deborah Pilkington & Lisa Nadler | ![]() |
| 611 | What’s Living in My Home That I Don’t Know About? | Rob Dunn | ![]() |
| 612 | An adorable 18 x 24″ rabbit themed wall-hanging for a nursery or child’s room | Nancy Proia | ![]() |
| 613 | One individual federal and one state 2012 income tax return, including e-filing | Perspective Accounting Service | ![]() |
| 614 | Harry Potter Owl Package including two owl votives, an owl kitchen towel or wall hanging, set of four coasters, a wallet, an owl notebook, an owl body cooler, a gourd owl and a PWC screech owl t-shirt all inside a reusable owl tote bag | Anonymous | ![]() |
| 615 | Pottery platter with wildlife by Janet Resnik | Janet Resnik Pottery |
Food & Wine
| 700 | Twenty pounds of grass-fed ground beef, a delicious, lean, and healthy meat raised in a natural, ecologically sustainable, and humane way. | Hogan’s Magnolia View Farm | ![]() |
| 701 | A private brewery tour for 20 people at Triangle Brewing Company | Triangle Brewing Company | ![]() |
| 702 | $75 gift card to Total Wine & More | Total Wine & More | ![]() |
| 703 | $20 gift certificate to Toast Paninoteca in Durham | Toast Paninoteca | ![]() |
| 704 | $25 gift card, Carolina Brewery logo hat, Sky Blue logo t-shirt & can hugger, Flagship IPA pint glass & can hugger | Carolina Brewery | ![]() |
| 705 | $25 gift certificate to Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt | Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt | ![]() |
| 706 | A $25 gift certificate to be used at the Thai Café in Durham or Wake Forest | Thai Cafe | ![]() |
| 707 | A $25 gift certificate to be used at the Thai Café in Durham or Wake Forest | Thai Cafe | ![]() |
| 708 | $25 gift certificate to the Flying Saucer | The Flying Saucer | |
| 709 | $25 gift certificate to the Flying Saucer | The Flying Saucer | |
| 710 | $130 gift certificate for dinner for two in the Fairview Dining Room at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club | Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club | ![]() |
| 711 | A $10 gift certificate | Saladelia | |
| 712 | Dinner for four | Acme Diner | ![]() |
| 713 | Beginner’s home beermaking kit | American Brewmaster Inc | ![]() |
| 714 | A $25 gift certificate to Maggiano’s Little Italy | Maggiano’s Little Italy | ![]() |
| 716 | Certificate for dinner for two at the Saratoga Grill in historic downtown Hillsborough | Saratoga Grill | ![]() |
| 717 | A $25 gift certificate to Pop’s Backdoor South | Pops Backdoor South | ![]() |
| 718 | $20 “Tyler’s Bucks” for use at Tyler’s Taproom | Tyler’s Restaurant & Tap Room | ![]() |
| 719 | $20 “Tyler’s Bucks” for use at Tyler’s Taproom | Tyler’s Restaurant & Tap Room | ![]() |
| 720 | a $25 gift certificate valid at any Brigs Restaurant – Cary, Charlotte, Durham, Raleigh or Wake Forest | Brigs Restaurant | ![]() |
| 721 | $50 gift certificate to one of five Chapel Hill restaurants | Chapel Hill Restaurant Group | ![]() |
| 722 | $20 gift certificate to Bandido’s Mexican Cafe in Chapel Hill, Durham or Hillsborough | Bandido’s Mexican Cafe | |
| 723 | $20 gift certificate to Bandido’s Mexican Cafe in Chapel Hill, Durham or Hillsborough | Bandido’s Mexican Cafe | |
| 724 | A $25 gift certificate to Southern Rail in Carrboro. | Southern Rail | ![]() |
| 725 | A fresh baked, nearly world famous, cranberry cheesecake by Elley Schopler | Elley Schopler | ![]() |
| 726 | A fresh baked, nearly world famous, cranberry cheesecake by Elley Schopler | Elley Schopler | ![]() |
| 727 | Mammal-themed wine pairing | Nancy Proia | ![]() |
| 728 | Water-themed Wine Pairing | Nancy Proia | ![]() |
| 729 | Enjoy the art of the bean with Joe Van Gogh’s artisan-roasted coffee! Brew up a batch of our Organic & Fair Trade Sea Turtle Blend benefitting the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital, and take it to go in our stainless steel travel mug! | Joe Van Gogh | ![]() |
| 730 | A $30 gift certificate to Six Plates Wine Bar | Six Plates Wine Bar | ![]() |
| 731 | A $50 gift certificate to Bida Manda, one of the first Laotian restaurants to open in the country, located in downtown Raleigh. | Bida Manda | ![]() |
| 732 | A wine tasting party for up to 20 people at the location of your choosing. The Wine Seller will provide the wine, glasses, and tasting notes along with a fun, interactive, educational tasting party. Additional tickets can be purchased for $15 per person | The Wine Cellar at Sutton Station | |
| 733 | Four free desserts and three mini appetizers, mini dessert or italian soda at Carino’s Italian Restaurant | Carino’s Italian | |
| 734 | A $100 gift certificate to The Angus Barn, “Beefeater’s Haven” in Raleigh | Angus Barn | |
| 735 | A $30 gift certificate from the original Q Shack | The Original Q Shack | ![]() |
| 736 | Two 750ml bottles of Nature’s Own creamed based wine cocktail: “Strawberry Delight” and “Marula Fruit” both products of South Africa | Empire Distributors | ![]() |
| 737 | Trader Joe’s Gift Basket | Trader Joe’s of Chapel Hill | ![]() |
Things for and about Animals
| 800 | Pavlov’s Puppy Pleaser – train your dog to pull the lever and get a treat! | Beth Williams | ![]() |
| 801 | Receive a microchip for your dog or cat. | Park Veterinary Hospital | ![]() |
| 802 | iFlyer Bird Soing Scanning Wand with 206 bird and 10 frog songs. | Wild Birds Unlimited of Durham | ![]() |
| 803 | Three tier hummingbird feeder | Wild Birds Unlimited of Durham | ![]() |
| 804 | Two tier hummingbird feeder | Wild Birds Unlimited of Durham | ![]() |
| 805 | A Cornell lab of Ornithology gift pack, with thermal cooler, thermos, waterproof notebook, and more! | Deborah Pilkington & Lisa Nadler | ![]() |
| 806 | Receive a microchip for your dog or cat. | Heritage Animal Hospital | ![]() |
| 807 | $25 gift certificate to Ooh La La Pet Spa | Ooh La La Pet Spa | ![]() |
| 808 | A weekend boarding stay for 1 night with five star accommodations OR a scheduled spa day to include bath, nail trim & ear cleaning for your dog | Creature Comforts | |
| 809 | A bird cage with metal stand | Anonymous |
Out & About
| 900 | A family pack of four passes to the North Carolina Zoological Park in Asheboro, includes admission to special events | NC Zoo | ![]() |
| 901 | Museum of Life and Science family pass | NC Museum of Life & Science | ![]() |
| 902 | A voucher for four tickets to a performance of The Nutcracker by Carolina Ballet | Carolina Ballet | ![]() |
| 903 | A gift certificate for 2 tickets during 2012/13 PlayMakers season | Playmakers Repertory Company | ![]() |
| 904 | A set of four visitor passes to the Carolina Raptor Center in Charlotte | Carolina Raptor Center | ![]() |
| 905 | A Family Pack of four tickets to a show at Morehead Planetarium | Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, UNC Chapel Hill | ![]() |
| 906 | 4 “Still Life Masterpieces” exhibition ticket vouchers | North Carolina Museum of Art | ![]() |
| 907 | A gift certificate for a wine tasting for two at Benjamin Vineyards & Winery | Benjamin Vineyards & Winery | ![]() |
| 908 | voucher redeemable for two tickets to any eligible performance in the 2012/13 NC Symphony Classical or Pops series | North Carolina Symphony | ![]() |
| 909 | Five tickets to a Cat’s Cradle Concert | Cat’s Cradle | ![]() |
| 910 | Five tickets to a Cat’s Cradle Concert | Cat’s Cradle | ![]() |
| 911 | One-year family membership to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences with a Museum backpack and current issues of “Naturalist” and “Our State” magazines | Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | ![]() |
| 912 | A Patriot level membership to the NC Museum of History in Raleigh | NC Museum of History | ![]() |
| 913 | Two 1-day passes to the Western North Carolina nature Center | Friends of the Western North Carolina Nature Center | |
| 914 | Two tickets to see the Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern perform “The Wooster Group”, My 2-18, 2013 | Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern | |
| 915 | Two tickets to see the Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern perform “DERKLOWNSCHPANKENEFFEKT”, March 21-April 6, 2013 and The Wooster Group, My 2-18) | Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern | |
| 916 | An Eno River gift package including a one-year membership, an Eno River color map, bandana, water bottle, calendar & Tee-shirt(XL) | Eno River Association | ![]() |
| 917 | Two one-hour drum lessons with Frank Worrell, owner of Creative Music Studios and has been teaching for 33 years. He ahas performed with Grammy Award winning jazz artists, Wynton Marsalis, Diane Schuur & Jack Dejohnette | Creative Music Studios |
Sports & Outdoors
| 1000 | A weekend rental package including 1.) 2 kayaks, 1 tent, 2 paddles , 2 life jackets OR 2.) 1 tent, 2 backpacks, 2 sleeping bags | REI | ![]() |
| 1001 | A one-hour private horsemanship session for a child with a basket of goodies for a horse-loving child including a stuffed horse, book & some surprises! | Blue Skies of Mapleview | ![]() |
| 1002 | A gold flash pack | REI | ![]() |
| 1003 | An autographed basketball from the 2012-2013 UNC women’s basketball team in its own collectors display case. | UNC Athletic Department | ![]() |
| 1004 | ACC gift pack, including toy basketballs, a mini-basketball and 4 t-shirts. | Anonymous | ![]() |
| 1005 | 2 tickets to the Duke vs Georgia Tech basketball game Thursday, January 17, 2012 at 9:00pm. Tickets are upper level seats: Section 1, Row Q, Seats 5 & 7 | Sue Keatts | ![]() |
| 1006 | 2 tickets to NCSU vs Bonaventure men’s basketball game Saturday, December 22, 2012. Seats are in upper section 327, row J, seat 5 & 6 | Peter Cowen | ![]() |
| 1007 | 2 tickets to NCSU vs Western Michigan men’s basketball game Saturday, December 29, 2012. Seats are in upper section 327, row J, seat 5 & 6 | Peter Cowen | ![]() |
Great Getaway
| 1101 | 4 mid-week recreation coupons at Wintergreen Resort in Virginia for lift tickets, green fees, outdoor tennis, admission to the Aquatic & Fitness Center, Discovery Ridge Adventure Center | Wintergreen Resort | ![]() |
| 1102 | 2 complimentary passes to the NC Aquarium at Pine KnollShores | NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores | ![]() |
| 1103 | A one night stay at the Aloft Chapel Hill hotel | Aloft – Chapel Hill | ![]() |
| 1104 | A complimentary weekend night stay with breakfast for two (excludes alcohol, taxes, gratuities, holidays and promotions). | Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel | ![]() |
| 1105 | Overnight stay in Premiere King room at Umstead Hotel & Spa with breakfast for two in Herons | Umstead Hotel & Spa | ![]() |
| 1106 | A two-night stay at Lazy Bear’s Rest mountain cabin in Fancy Gap, Virginia | Lazy Bear’s Rest | ![]() |
| 1107 | A certificate for a Neuse River canoe or kayak trip for two | Paddle Creek | ![]() |
| 1108 | A certificate for a Neuse River canoe or kayak trip for two | Paddle Creek | ![]() |



















































































































































