Auction Items

Below is the start of a growing list of items that were generously donated to the 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.

Updated 11/19/2008

Live Auction

• a one-week stay in Avon, NC on the Outer Banks (http://www.hatterasrealty.com/house/parkplac1)
• one week luxurious house rental on Bald Head Island (www.wendywilmontproperties.com)
• an initial wardrobe consult - a complete review of your current wardrobe, plus a personalized plan to update, enhance, and complete your wardrobe (www.karenantle.com)
• a school presentation by renowned whale expert, Michael Fishbach, to include stories, multimedia and a 58 Foot inflatable whale
• whale watch trip to Baja California in February 2009
• B&W or color portrait study session for either an individual, a couple, or a family, and a fine art 8x10 portait print from the study session (http://www.bogartphoto.com/)
• 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! (www.ncaquariums.com/pks/pksindex.htm)
• behind the scenes tour of WRAL TV for four people with the opportunity to view a live news broadcast with Debra Morgan as your host (www.wral.com)
• a Duke University autographed men's basketball from the 2008-2009 team in a collectors display case (http://www.goduke.com/)
• Champions' Club Hurricanes evening - 2 tickets to Friday Jan 2nd's game against the St. Louis Blues, includes all-you-can-eat dinner & dessert buffet, Premier Gold parking, drink vouchers, & the best seats in the house!
• autographed basketball from NC State University 2008-2009 men's basketball team in a collectors display case (www.gopack.com)
• One membership initiation and first 3 month membership dues to the Cardinal Club in Raleigh, includes lunch for two (www.cardinal-club.com)
• a framed, matted original watercolor painting of a Great Horned Owl by Thomas Bennett, artist in residence with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (http://www.bennetthouseltd.com/main.html)

Silent Auction

Goods & Services

• four one-hour guitar lesssons from Ellen Whitaker, teacher with 27 years experience
• one hour of Theater Games for adults
• the equivalent of $175.00 in tax preparation by Perspective Accounting Service
• a gift certificate good for $100 towards the purchase of any crystal/glass award or gift item from Epic Engraving (www.epicengraving.com)
• a Basic Estate Plan for a couple: includes Simple Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills (www.trustcounselpa.com)
• a Jourdan expandable cowhide briefbag (laptop compatible)
• two hours of household cleaning on a Saturday before March 2009 (www.carefreecleaning.com)
• diagnosis of tree health and safety issues. Pest and disease management and pruning to extend useful life of trees per owner's chosen strategy. (www.bettertreecare.com)
• a certificate to plant one 8' tall oak tree with groundcover (www.bettertreecare.com)
• a new-in-box Blackberry Curve 8310 Titanium - smallest lightest Blackberry with camera, flash and GPS enabled!
• $20 gift certificate to Brick Alley Books
• one subject, studio portrait session and an 8 x 10" photograph from William Branson III Portraiture (www.wbranson.com

Fashion and Assessories

• a hand-dyed rayon wrap skirt in shades of rose
• a hand-dyed red silk men's necktie
• polymer clay gold plated turtle brooch (www.bobby_wells.com)
• polymer clay gold plated trout brooch (www.bobby_wells.com)
• a 4-in-1 wallet set by Amity which includes a checkbook cover, coin wallet, key chain and matching pen.
• a handcrafted porcelain shield pin, red, black & white design with pearl accent (www.bluebusstudio.com)
• a pair of handcrafted porcelain earrings, black & white abstract design (www.bluebusstudio.com)
• a genuine leather Over-The-Shoulder 16 compartment organizer (http://www.firstgiving.org/gailabrams)
• a panda jewelry box with Great Wall of China pin
• a faux amber stone bracelet
• a signed faux amber and citrine necklace
• a sea blue glass bead necklace
• a silver dolphin bracelet
• a fun, funky fabric handbag - chenille outer fabric, silk lining, quilted outer pocket and study handles (www.franbags.com)
• a pair of red coral earrings - handmade drop earrings with genuine red coral balls and silver wire
• silver collar bracelet with magnetic catch and faux amber stone
• a tiny shoulder strap bag for cellphone, credit cards, or mad money - travel light!
• a handmade pendant using cancelled stamp & dictionary page, hung on hand-painted silk cord (ergane.etsy.com)
• a hand-knitted hat made from recycled bandanas
• a black hand-knitted scarf
• an earthtone hand-knitted scarf
• pink & green choker, silver plate findings and chain, with matching earrings
• a handmade pair of Swarovski crystal "cherry" earrings on sterling silver
• I pair fused glass dangling earrings, red and white stripes (www.goodharborbay.com)
• I pair fused glass dangling earrings, turtle shell (www.goodharborbay.com)
• I pair fused glass post earrings, sparkling green blue (www.goodharborbay.com)
• a pair of freshwater pearl & sterling silver earrings (www.tessjewelry.com)
• a pair of freshwater pearl & sterling silver earrings with teardrop dangles (www.tessjewelry.com)
• a pair of freshwater pearl and swarovski crystal earrings on sterling silver (www.tessjewelry.com)
• a pair of sterling silver & decorative bead earrings in subtle earth tones (www.tessjewelry.com)
• a necklace of gold coin pearls, gold freshwater pearls and topaz briolettes, finished with a Bali silver clasp, includes matching earrings
• a pair of sterling silver earrings with iridescent Swarovski crystals in blues, greens, & purples
• a pair of sterling silver earrings with iridescent Swarovski crystals in blues, greens, & purples
• a pair of sterling silver earrings with iridescent Swarovski crystals in blues, greens, & purples
• a pair of sterling silver earrings with iridescent Swarovski crystals in blues, greens, & purples
• a pair of sterling silver earrings with iridescent Swarovski crystals in blues, greens, & purples
• a pair of Bali silver and freshwater pearl earrings
• a pair of Bali silver and freshwater pearl earrings
• a pair of Bali silver and freshwater pearl earrings

Beauty, Health & Fitness

• live blood cell analysis with initial 90 minute session
• an initial acupuncture session & diagnosis
• a basket of 10 individually wrapped, handmade soaps (www.positivespiral.net)
• an initial allergy evaluation and treatment with the Legge Method, which uses computer-generated music to eliminate the body's sensitivities to targeted allergies (www.leggemethod.com)
• 60 Minutes Swedish/Therapeutic Massage (www.greatblueheronmassage.com)
• a gift Certificate for $50.00 to Triangle Med Spa (www.trianglemedspa.com)
• a 90 Minute Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage with Deborah Pilkington
• Total Gym brand home exercise machine, good for bad backs, folds flat
• a decorated Christmas dish with 2 handmade scented luxury soaps
• a gift certificate for a comprehensive exam, first adjustment, necessary x-rays, and 5 massage chair visits at Gray Family Chiropractic in Raleigh (http://www.grayfamilychiropractic.com)
• a gift certificate for one $50.00 haircut with Donald Weiss at Hairspraye in Chapel Hill - good until 12-31-08.
• a gift certificate for one $50.00 haircut with David William Henkens at Hairspraye in Chapel Hill - good until 12-31-08.
• hypnosis package: (4) sessions with cert. consulting hypnotist & a self-hypnosis CD. Focus on stress reduction, exercise motivation; improve self-confidence (www.positivespiral.net)
• full-body massage therapy - relaxing Swedish massage intergrated with deep tissue
• a certificate for one free month membership to Peak Fitness in Chapel Hill
• one hour therapeutic massage at the Trillium Wood Massage Studio - Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release & energy field modalities

Arts, Crafts and Collectables

• "Coastal Inlet" framed original watercolor painting by Michael Navascues
• vintage cigar box (www.nestedhome.com)
• American eagle in nest with two babies, large fine porcelain figure from American Eagle Gallery
• a hand painted "Water Berry" olive oil cruet made in Zimbabwe
• a pair of Cedar Creek hand thrown pottery beverage glasses
• a Jim Shore, Heartwood Creek "Christmas Goose with Santa"
• a Lenox Trio: bud vase, rose bowl, and dove mini dish
• a limited Edition "Rising Shadow" bear scultpure by artist Rick Cain.
• a framed Audubon Zoological Garden poster.
• a ceramic mug with giraffe artwork and giraffe-shaped handle.
• a ceramic mug with lion artwork and lion-shaped handle.
• a hand-made silkscreen of a Bongo from Botswana.
• a tropical fish-shaped candle.
• a set of 9 assorted ocean-themed cards with original artwork by Jim Snapper. (www.parrotnib.com)
• A hand-built relief tile "Jumping Rabbit Plaque", 11" x 7" x 1/2" (www.cathykiffney.com)
• an original, acrylic and pastel,colorful, framed painting measuring 3 ft X 3.5 ft featuring abstract buildings.
• "Open", 8x10 framed closeup photograph of a brilliant flower, by Susan Joyner
• "Waiting I", 8x10 framed photograph of an empty bench against the blue sky, by Susan Joyner
• "Illumined", 8x10 framed closeup photograph of dandelion flowers, by Susan Joyner
• "Unfurling", 8x10 framed matted closeup photograph of a blooming flower, by Susan Joyner
• "Sycamore Encounter", 8x10 framed matted photograph of sycamore leaves in autumn colors, by Susan Joyner
• "Luck at Last", 8x10 framed matted closeup photograph of a four-leaf clover, by Susan Joyner
• a framed copy of the "Wild Weekend" poster for Cat's Cradle 2007 concert to benefit Piedmont Wildlife Center
• a hand-painted oriental fan wall-hanging
• a Stratford Masterworks hand-painted porcelain robin and nest
• an elegant white porcelain cat figurine
• a National Audubon Society collectable antique "Birds of America" luncheon plate, stamped by Alfred Meakin of England - Fork-Tailed Flycatcher
• a National Audubon Society collectable antique "Birds of America" luncheon plate, stamped by Alfred Meakin of England - White Crowned Sparrow
• a National Audubon Society collectable antique "Birds of America" luncheon plate, stamped by Alfred Meakin of England - Band-Tailed Pigeon
• a signed, archival print of a page and sketch from Jane Eckenrode's nature journal, matted & framed
• matted & framed photo of lioness & cubs by professional wildlife photographer Cyndy Campbell
• a hand-thrown, terracotta serving bowl with majolica glaze (http://www.sierraterracotta.com)
• "Cooling Off," matted original oriental watercolor monoprint of a relaxing geisha by Ikuku Whiteford
• "Yoshitsune," matted original oriental watercolor monoprint of a warrior by Ikuku Whiteford
• "Goldfish," matted original oriental gouache watercolor of goldfish by Ikuku Whiteford
• "Mockingbird," a framed original watercolor painting by Marcy Lansman, in honor of Renee Seaman Treml (www.orangecountyartistsguild.com)
• a wool latchhook wall hanging, humorous depiction of a lion
• a handmade tapestry wall hanging of swimming fish, by Carolyn Kozelka
• a perpetual calendar from the Museum of Modern Art
• "Gollum," barnwood-framed 8x10 photo of a treefrog peering from a log cavity, by photographer Al Denelsbeck (www.wading-in.net)
• "Not Just Yet," barnwood-framed 8x10 photo of a juvenile opossum hiding in the ivy, by photographer Al Denelsbeck (www.wading-in.net)
• a framed 16x20 image of a Green Treefrog silhouette on a Tulip Poplar leaf, backlit by a setting sun, by photographer Mike Dunn - 3/08 cover of Wildlife in NC magazine!
• "Fall Berries," a framed, matted original photograph signed by photographer David Cooper
• a Towle lead crystal 5 candle candlestick, excellent centerpiece for Thanksgiving!
• a handcrafted decorative birdhouse in the shape of a rustic barn
• "Sunset Oaks, original framed watercolor & ink rendition on rice paper
• a large (30x40in) Charles Russell framed print
• a Victorian candy box
• an 11.5 in signed art pottery plate
• an 8 in signed art pottery plate
• white shell decorative tabletop tree
• a mounted poster-size reproduction of Heywood Hardy's "Fellow from Wales and Silvery Sands" greyhound portrait
• a mounted 14x21 reproduction of P.J. Redoute's "Bananier Cultive" print
• a gemstone bird sculpture, Peruvian opal body perched on a crystal base
• a pair of angel stocking hangers
• an assortment of bird lover tree ornaments
• an assortment of animal ornaments
• a basket with assortment of decorated Easter eggs
• a set of 2 ceramic pitchers
• a set of 6 nature photo notecards signed by photographer Linda Conner - great to frame, or for classy letters
• Deruta - hand-painted Italian plate with wooden stand
• a small, framed, color hand-drawing of a cougar, by Gloria Royer
• a small, framed, color hand-drawing of a fox in winter, by Gloria Royer
• a small, framed, color hand-drawing of a tiger cub, by Gloria Royer
• a small, framed, color hand-drawing of chickadees in the snow, by Gloria Royer
• "Daylilly," a framed 11x14 photograph by Amy Devereaux (adevereaux.artspan.com)
• "Fall Colors," a framed 11x14 photograph by Amy Devereaux (adevereaux.artspan.com)
• "Mahonia," a framed 9x12 photograph by Amy Devereaux (adevereaux.artspan.com)
• a set of five butterfly notecards (adevereaux.artspan.com)
• a stoneware pot with dragonfly design, handmade by Barbara Higgins (www.claycentre.com)
• oven, microwave, & dishwasher-safe glazed pottery baking dish handmade by Carolyn Doyle
• a wheel-thrown, altered earthenware "Beetle Box" by Ronan Kyle Peterson (www.ninetoespottery.com)
• an acrylic-on-panel abstract painting, autumn colors in european pigments textured with sand, by Eduardo Lapetina (www.eduardolapetina.com)
• matted reproduction of original watercolor painting signed by Dale Morgan, a kestrel perched on a fence entitled "Mornings on Orange Grove Road" (www.ferncreekillustrations.com)
• a reproduction from the pen-&-ink "Yoga Bear" series signed by Dale Morgan - "Yoga Bear I: Downward Dog" (www.ferncreekillustrations.com)
• a reproduction from the pen-&-ink "Yoga Bear" series signed by Dale Morgan - "Yoga Bear II: Happy Baby" (www.ferncreekillustrations.com)
• a reproduction from the pen-&-ink "Yoga Bear" series signed by Dale Morgan - "Yoga Bear III: Cat Stretch" (www.ferncreekillustrations.com)
• two hand-blown glass mushroom goblets, combined wine/champagne
• 11 x 14 watercolor print "New Rose" from artist's garden roses (http://www.beverlydyer.com)
• Hand-blown glass bowl -blue with random trail (www.robertlevin.com)
• Raku Stoneware with red eft theme from artist Becky Gray
• "Tidal Marsh," a matted & framed watercolor of a Great Blue Heron in flight by Roderick MacIver (www.herondance.org)
• A set of 6 bird greeting cards with envelopes
• A set of 12 fantacy animal greeting cards with envelopes
• a framed, matted pen & ink print of white-tailed deer, signed & numbered by artist Neil Anderson. In memory of Greg Taylor
• a framed, matted pen & ink print of curious raccoons, signed & numbered by artist Neil Anderson. In memory of Greg Taylor
• a framed, matted charcoal print of a sea otter and cub, signed by artist Virginia Miller. In memory of Greg Taylor

Kids

• a dusk "Owl Prowl" outing to learn about owls, their habits, and recognizing their calls, for a group of up to fifteen "kids" 8 years and up (http://www.firstgiving.org/gailabrams)
• one hour of academic tutoring (reading or language arts of any kind), preschool through adult
• one hour of Drama Games for children, ages 5-10
• a wooden painted Toucan with a secret compartment.
• one month of gymnastics classes for a child 6-12 years old
• a wooden painted cat-shaped decorative organizational rack.
• a black bear and cub hinged trinket box.
• a Super Sized Floor Puzzle of the Ocean Reef, quality time with the kids! (www.naturalsciences.org)
• 4 admission vouchers to the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh (www.marbleskidsmuseum.org)
• a six-hour drop-in childcare package to be used at any of the three Triangle RightTime KiDS Drop-in Centers (Raleigh, Cary, & Morrisville) (http://www.righttimekids.com)
• a six-hour drop-in childcare package to be used at any of the three Triangle RightTime KiDS Drop-in Centers (Raleigh, Cary, & Morrisville) (http://www.righttimekids.com)
• a six-hour drop-in childcare package to be used at any of the three Triangle RightTime KiDS Drop-in Centers (Raleigh, Cary, & Morrisville) (http://www.righttimekids.com)
• a pair of lovable, snugglable plush animals - a bear and a dog
• a dragonfly desk sculpture, wildly colorful beads strung onto wire by Streetwires, an HIV/AIDS benefit organization in South Africa
• a ladybug desk sculpture, wildly colorful beads strung onto wire by Streetwires, an HIV/AIDS benefit organization in South Africa
• a spider desk sculpture, wildly colorful beads strung onto wire by Streetwires, an HIV/AIDS benefit organization in South Africa
• a chameleon desk sculpture, wildly colorful beads strung onto wire by Streetwires, an HIV/AIDS benefit organization in South Africa
• a frog desk sculpture, wildly colorful beads strung onto wire by Streetwires, an HIV/AIDS benefit organization in South Africa
• a set of animal dominoes from Capetown
• a set of finger puppets (zebra, elephant)from Capetown
• a set of finger puppets (lion, giraffe) from Capetown
• a wildlife jigsaw puzzle from Capetown

Home & Garden

• a painted sea turtle hook rack.
• a dinnerware platter with wildlife design by Janet Resnik (www.janetresnikpottery.com)
• a Gift Certificate for $25 from Niche Gardens (www.nichegardens.com)
• a Gift Certificate for $25 from Niche Gardens (www.nichegardens.com)
• a Gift Certificate for $25 from Niche Gardens (www.nichegardens.com)
• a decorative 10 gallon ceramic planter/vase, good for indoors or out
• a glass-topped, elegant galvanized & painted table supported by heron sculptures
• a set of ten animal-shaped ceramic napkin rings.
• a set of 9 assorted ocean-themed cards with original artwork by Jim Snapper. (www.parrotnib.com)
• a set of 9 assorted ocean-themed cards with original artwork by Jim Snapper. (www.parrotnib.com)
• a cordless tranquility desk fountain
• a Hummingbird Tiffany stained glass, wood & wrought iron garden bench (www.wbu.com/durham)
• a two hour landscape consultation in "Applying Ecological Principles to Residential Landscaping"
• eight hours of renovation time with a journeyman carpenter (www.spacebuilders.biz)
• a treated steel indoor-outdoor happy frog sculpture
• an original Siglinda Scarpa pottery cookie tray
• an engraved glass serving dish
• a hand-crafted glass vase/candy jar
• a palm-motif kitchen chalkboard
• a backflow irrigation certification for the Town of Cary
• complete winterization of your irrigation system
• a set of eight picnic plates with bird illustrations, various species
• a pair of Dansk cobalt blue hanging lamps, good for indoors or out
• a set of five japanese lacquer bowls
• a lovely sushi setting, "Blue Moon" japan design, with small rice cooker
• a deluxe 12 pc long-handled barbecue set with cleaning brush, light, and meat thermometer (http://www.firstgiving.org/gailabrams)
• 2 bamboo plates and a $25 gift certificate to Twig
• a photo gallery room divider, holds 30 4x6 photos
• a "Joe" Camel Horeca overhead pool table light
• a Queen-sized self-inflatable air mattress, just add electricity
• a bud vase made from turned cherry wood
• a small desk lamp with green glass shade
• a white enamel bucket and lid
• an old foot stool
• 11 crystal coasters
• a crystal cut glass cream and sugar set
• a four piece cut crystal condiment set in holder
• a pewter pitcher
• a Wilton pewter platter
• a set of two small round cut glass vases
• European 2009 photo calendar set - Tuscany (wall), Provence (wall), Happiness (French society, wall), Tuscany (small, different photos), & Italy (small)
• Cute & Furry 2009 calendar set - Cute Smittens (wall), Labradors (wall), Flowers of Friendship (small), & Cute Smittens (small, different photos)
• Artists Selection 2009 calendar set - Monet (wall), Van Gogh (small), Renoir (small) Georgia O'Keefe (small), & Monet (small, different paintings)
• Down Home 2009 calendar set - Womens' Wit (wall) & Saturday Evening Post (small)
• a "Gardenopoly" game - an earthy property trading game that will grow on you!
• a clay mattone (Italian for "brick") baking oven, with instructions & recipe for Pollo Al Mattone (pressed chicken)
• a Longaberger bread basket with holiday liner, blue cover & washable plastic insert
• a deep round Longaberger basket with holiday liner, blue cover and washable plastic insert
• a large resin sea turtle sculpture for living room, porch or garden (www.ncmls.org)
• an elephant desk sculpture, wildly colorful beads strung onto wire by Streetwires, an HIV/AIDS benefit organization in South Africa
• a giraffe desk sculpture, wildly colorful beads strung onto wire by Streetwires, an HIV/AIDS benefit organization in South Africa
• a rhino desk sculpture, wildly colorful beads strung onto wire by Streetwires, an HIV/AIDS benefit organization in South Africa
• an antelope desk sculpture, wildly colorful beads strung onto wire by Streetwires, an HIV/AIDS benefit organization in South Africa
• hand-made hypertufa pot with dwarf Norway Spruce
• one glass coaster with flower photo fused in glass (www.goodharborbay.com)
• one glass coaster with flower photo fused in glass (www.goodharborbay.com)
• a festive candle embedded with varieties of seashells (www.tessjewelry.com)
• a ceramic Christmas goose with cheery smile (www.tessjewelry.com)
• a floral vase arrangement with handmade flowers and matching vase & tray (www.tessjewelry.com)
• a ceramic watering pot with lid, useful and decorative (www.tessjewelry.com)
• a Lenox holiday pattern bowl

Food and Wine

• two mugs, two travel mugs, and two packets of coffee (Hawaiian Hazelnut & Gourmet House Blend) from Seattle Coffee Direct (http://www.firstgiving.org/gailabrams)
• a gift certificate for $15 at Benjamin Vineyards & Winery (www.benjaminvineyards.com)
• a $100 gift certificate to Magnolia Grill
• a $50 gift certificate to Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern (www.second-empire.com)
• a $50 gift certificate to one of five Chapel Hill restaurants (www.chapelhillrestaurantgroup.com)
• a gift certificate for 20% off your entire purchase at Wine 'n Things (North Raleigh) (www.winenthings.com)
• a selection of fine Shannon Ridge wines - 3 bottles of Sauvignon Blanc, and 3 bottles of "Wrangler Red," from California
• a selection of fine white wines - 3 bottles of Shannon Ridge Sauvignon Blanc, and 3 bottles of Artisan Cabernet Sauvignon, from California
• a selection of fine red & white wines - 3 bottles of Artisan Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3 bottles of Dona Sol Chardonnay, from California
• a selection of fine red wines - 3 bottles of Shannon Ridge "Wrangler Red," and 3 bottles of Artisan Cabernet Sauvignon, from California
• a $25 gift certificate to any Cup A Joe (Joe Van Gogh) location in Durham, Chapel Hill or Hillsborough (www.joevangogh.com)
• Trader Joe's Gift Basket (http://www.traderjoes.com)
• a $100 gift certificate to The Angus Barn, "Beefeater's Haven" in Raleigh (www.angusbarn.com)
• a $25 gift certificate to Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Raleigh (www.tirnanogirishpub.com)
• (3) 12 oz. bags of Sanctuary fresh-roasted shade-grown coffee (www.counterculturecoffee.com)
• (3) 12 oz. bags of Sanctuary fresh-roasted shade-grown coffee (www.counterculturecoffee.com)
• (3) 12 oz. bags of Sanctuary fresh-roasted shade-grown coffee (www.counterculturecoffee.com)
• a fresh baked, nearly world famous, cranberry cheesecake by Elley Schopler
• a small wicker wine rack
• a two bottle wine caddy
• a certificate for a free loaf of bread every month for a year, from Great Harvest Bread Company in Chapel Hill (http://freshbakedbread.com/)
• one 12-17 lb fresh, local Thanksgiving turkey, all natural feed and humanely raised in Orange County (www.FernHillFarmNC.com)
• a $25 gift certificate to Gulf Rim Cafe, fine seafood in Hillsborough (www.gulfrimcafe.com)
• dinner for two (up to $50) at the Saratoga Grill in Historic Hillsborough
• (5) appetizer cards good at any TGI Fridays
• (5) appetizer cards good at any TGI Fridays
• (5) appetizer cards good at any TGI Fridays
• (5) appetizer cards good at any TGI Fridays
• (5) appetizer cards good at any TGI Fridays
• (5) appetizer cards good at any TGI Fridays
• a $10 gift card good at any TGI Fridays
• a $10 gift card good at any TGI Fridays
• a $10 gift card good at any TGI Fridays
• a pair of $10 gift certificates to Lucky 32 Kitchen & Wine Bar in Cary
• a $50 gift certificate from Crook's Corner (www.crookscorner.com)
• a $50 gift certificate from Pepper's Pizza
• Five pounds of grass-fed ground beef, a delicious, lean, and healthy meat raised in a natural, ecologically sustainable, and humane way. (http://www.hogansbeef.com/)
• A reusable grocery bag full of Trader Joe's favorite products incuding cereal, pasta snacks, soup, coffee, sauces and olive oil. (www.traderjoes.com)
• A reusable grocery bag full of Trader Joe's favorite products incuding cereal, pasta snacks, soup, coffee, sauces and olive oil. (www.traderjoes.com)
• (2) $5 Golden Corral Certificates

Things For and About Animals

• a gift certificate to entitle your cat or dog to a free bath and flea treatment, includes nail trim, ear cleaning, and bandana (www.falconbridgeah.com)
• a signed copy of Dr. Greg Lewbart's "Ivory Hunters" published by Krieger Publishing, Malabar, Florida.
• a signed copy of Dr. Greg Lewbart's "Pavilion Key" published by Krieger Publishing, Malabar, Florida.
• a Smith & Hawken hummingbird feeder
• a real ostrich egg.
• a set of 9 assorted ocean-themed cards with original artwork by Jim Snapper. (www.parrotnib.com)
• a set of 9 assorted ocean-themed cards with original artwork by Jim Snapper. (www.parrotnib.com)
• a decorative copper plate bird feeder with vine accents (www.wbu.com/durham)
• a porcelain hanging egg-shaped birdhouse made in Germany (www.outdoorbird.com)
• a Rocky Mountain Spring bird bath with constant drip water supply (www.outdoorbird.com)
• a live bird show in your home or school (www.birdmandave.com)
• a personally signed (at the auction!) copy of "The Rhino With Glue-On Shoes," a collection of true stories from zoo vets and their patients, featuring a story by Greg Lewbart
• a 40x52" plush felt kitten comforter, adorable!
• "Last Child in the Woods," book by Richard Louv (www.naturalsciences.org)
• two herpetological books: "Snakes of the Southeast" by Whit Gibbons and Mike Dorcas; and "Turtles of the Southeast" by Kurt Buhlmann, Tracey Tuberville, and Whit Gibbons (www.naturalsciences.org)
• "A Guide to Snakes of North Carolina," book by Mike Dorcas (www.naturalsciences.org)
• a squirrel-proof bird feeder from Wild Birds Unlimited
• a $50 gift certificate good for boarding or bath services at Cole Park Veterinary Hospital in Chapel Hill (www.coleparkvet.com)
• a $50 gift certificate good for boarding or bath services at Cole Park Veterinary Hospital in Chapel Hill (www.coleparkvet.com)
• a large two-story, ready to hang, squirrel home with porch and lookout (www.TwinOaksTeam.com)
• a cement 'tabletop' water fountain/birdbath, good for indoors or out (www.wbu.com/durham)
• a used English saddle and girth
• a Spa Day for Kitty - Exam, vaccines, complete blood panel followed by an oatmeal bath, nail trim and ear cleaning (http://fallspointe.com)
• a Doggie Day Spa - Exam, vaccines, complete blood panel followed by an oatmeal bath, nail trim and ear cleaning (http://fallspointe.com)
• $30 worth (or 20 lbs) of Frozen Meat-n-Bone Raw Pet Food, from all-natural free range chickens, great for pets with allergies or chronic illness (www.FernHillFarmNC.com)
• an aqua faux-suede-topped "Big Shrimpy" bed for a small to medium-sized dog (www.phydeauxpets.com)
• A veterinary accupuncture session with exam for your pet (www.bowmananimalhospital.com)
• A $50 gift certificate to Wild Birds Unlimited of Cary
• a copy of "Cats & Dogs of Chapel Hill," written and illustrated by Beverly Dyer (http://www.beverlydyer.com)
• a copy of "Cats & Dogs of Chapel Hill," written and illustrated by Beverly Dyer (http://www.beverlydyer.com)

Out & About

• a $50 gift certificate to Ruth's Chris Steak House
• an Eno River gift package with two 3-day passes to the 2009 Festival for the Eno, an Eno River art poster, a one-year membership, an Eno River color map, bandana, and mug (www.enoriver.org)
• two tickets to Museum of Life and Science "A Night Among the Wolves" on December 1, 2008 , 7-9 pm (www.ncmls.org)
• dual membership with the NC Museum of Art and a copy of "The North Carolina Museum of Art Catalogue of Spanish Paintings" (www.ncartmuseum.org)
• six complimentary passes to the Carolina Raptor Center, and a complimentary bird adoption (www.carolinaraptorcenter.org)
• voucher for 4 tickets to a performance of Nutcracker (www.carolinaballet.com)
• rental of the Longleaf Picnic Shelter located at Harris Lake County Park. Shelter holds up to 100 people. (wakegov.com)
• five movie passes to Carolina Theatre of Durham (www.carolinatheatre.org)
• five movie passes to Carolina Theatre of Durham (www.carolinatheatre.org)
• a family membership to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, a Museum backpack, four Bugfest T-Shirts (var. sizes) and 10 Bugfest mugs (www.naturalsciences.org)
• a gift basket from the Raleigh City Museum including a one-year family membership, 3 t-shirts, notecards, magnets, a mug, and a book on the history of Raleigh (http://www.raleighcitymuseum.org) a Family Pack of four tickets to a star theatre show at Morehead Planetarium (www.moreheadplanetarium.org)
• two ticket certificates for any one Playmakers Repertory Company performance during the 2008-2009 mainstage season (www.playmakersrep.org)
• a set of 3 Museum Traveling water bottles and 3 Terror of the South dinosaur reusable shopping bags, from the Museum of Natural Sciences (www.naturalsciences.org)
• five tickets to a Cat's Cradle Concert (www.catscradle.com)
• five tickets to a Cat's Cradle Concert (www.catscradle.com)
• a Wake Audubon Society gift set with canvas tote bag, set of stationary, adult large t-shirt, and stainless steel coffee mug all with the bird-of-the-year egret print (www.wakeaudubon.org)
• 4 passes to Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, SC
• Spend an elegant evening out to enjoy La Cenerentola. A spin on the Cinderella love story, this is a perfect event to attend with your seetheart on Valentine's Day weekend! (www.operanc.com)
• dinner for two at the Fairview Dining Room at the Washington Duke Inn (www.washingtondukeinn.com)
• a pair of tickets to see North Carolina Ballet's "Messiah" on November 26
• Lunch for two at the Cardinal Club in Raleigh (www.cardinal-club.com)
• Breakfast for two at the Cardinal Club in Raleigh (www.cardinal-club.com)
• one night's stay in a Premium Guest Room at Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary (www.theumstead.com)
• a gift certificate for one-night's stay (midweek) at Rosemary House Bed & Breakfast in Pittsboro (www.rosemary-bb.com)
• a certificate for a one-night stay in a Premium Suite at Arrowhead Inn in Durham (www.arrowheadinn.com)
• a gift certificate for one-night's stay (with breakfast home-cooked to order) at the River Landing Inn on the Haw River in Saxapahaw (www.riverlandinginn.com)
• a 3-hour flatwater kayak trip for 4

Sports & Outdoors

• a gift certificate for a free weekend camping rental, includes one 2-person tent, two backpacks, two sleeping bags and two sleeping pads
• a backpack made with 100% post consumer recycled materials; includes a Keep Durham Beautiful sports water bottle. (www.keepdurhambeautiful.org)
• a pair of Motorola hand-held walkie-talkies with 5-mile range, 22 channels and an LCD display.
• four Carolina Hurricanes tickets for Saturday, December 27th against the Boston Bruins, best seats in the house with premium parking passes!
• a pair of hockey tickets, Hurricanes v. Atlanta Thrashers, December 31 at 8 PM, RBC Center
• two tickets to a Carolina Hurricanes regular season game, choice of dates (www.carolinahurricanes.com)
• 2 pairs of official Duke Crocs, sizes XL and XXL (http://www.firstgiving.org/gailabrams)
• an REI Hobitat 4 tent (http://www.rei.com/stores/durham/index.html)
• an REI Half Dome Plus tent (http://www.rei.com/stores/durham/index.html)
• an REI Half Dome 2HC tent (http://www.rei.com/stores/durham/index.html)
• a portable camp chair (http://www.rei.com/stores/durham/index.html)
• a Kelty Green River 6 tent with dropcloth (http://www.rei.com/stores/durham/index.html)
• a Kelty Yellowstone 6 tent (http://www.rei.com/stores/durham/index.html)
• a Sierra Designs Meteor Light CD tent (http://www.rei.com/stores/durham/index.html)
• a Victorinox Trek Pack multi-function backpack (http://www.rei.com/stores/durham/index.html)
• a Kelty Trail Dome 6 tent (http://www.rei.com/stores/durham/index.html)
• a Paha Que Screen Room 10 x 12 (http://www.rei.com/stores/durham/index.html)
• a golfer's gift basket with balls, tees, ball basket, towel & more
• autographed basketball from NC State University 2008-2009 women's basketball team in a collectors display case (www.gopack.com)
• Duke University autographed women's basketball from the 2008-2009 team in a collectors display case (http://www.goduke.com/)
• an autographed basketball from the 2008-2009 UNC women's basketball team in its own collectors display case.
• two tickets to NC State vs. East Carolina Men's Basketball, Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 pm at RBC Center
• two tickets to NC State vs. Miami Men's Basketball, Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 pm at RBC Center
• a pair of basketball tickets (with parking pass) to see NC State against Virginia at the RBC Center on Saturday February 21, 2009
• 2 tickets to the Duke vs UNC Asheville basketball game December 17, 2008

Great Getaways

• 1-week stay Welcome to peace and tranquility at "The Bunker," your respite from the busy world. "The Bunker" is located on Core Sound overlooking the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Sit on our screen porch watching the birds and dolphins go by.
• a two-night stay at Lazy Bear's Rest mountain cabin in Fancy Gap, Virginia (lazybear.pvaglobal.com)
• A $150 gift certificate towards a two-night stay at the Pecan Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast in Beaufort, NC, complete with dinner at Clawson's 1905 Restaurant & Pub (www.pecantree.com,) (www.clawsonsrestaurant.com,)
• a certificate for a full day trip on the Neuse River for 1-person kayak or 2-3 person canoe (www.paddlecreeknc.com)
• a certificate for a full day trip on the Neuse River for 1-person kayak or 2-3 person canoe (www.paddlecreeknc.com)

Exclusively Piedmont Wildlife Center

• "shadow a small and exotic animal veterinarian for a day" including lunch at Bowman Animal Hospital - must be 12 or older.
• a live animal program in your home for up to 20 people (http://www.firstgiving.org/gailabrams)
• a behind the scenes tour of the Duke Lemur Center with Bobby Schopler for up to 15 people (www.lemur.duke.edu)
• a personal tour and lunch for two, led by veterinarian Dr. Dan Dombrowski, of NC Museum of Natural Sciences animal exhibits and 'backstage' areas. Ages 10-100 (www.naturalsciences.org)
• 4 hours of personal photography instruction, beginner to advanced level, for a group of up to four people, provided by PWC's own Al Denelsbeck (www.wading-in.net)
• Spend the day at the wildlife center with Dr. Hoggard for an adult or child at least 14 years of age (www.piedmontwildlifecenter.org)
• a tour of the NCSU School of Veterinary Medicine, with lunch, by veterinarian Dr. Peter Cowen. See the inner workings of ProMED mail, the CNN of emerging animal & human diseases worldwide.