THE SILENT AUCTION...spread the word!

Wondering more specifically what's on the silent auction? Take a peak here:

Jack Allard Painting
Bill Allen Painting
Santa by Diane Avery
"I'm from Detroit" illustrated by Joe Borri
Grand Traverse Light Candle and holder from Bullfrog Candles
Old Mission Light Candle and holder from Bullfrog Candles
Photograph by Chicago Tribune photograper
Painting by Nancy & Howard Crisp
Wood and tile heart
Sailboat painting by Dennis Cyporyn
Sailboat by Dennis Cyporyn
PBS Shipbuilding documentary by David Dean
Tibetan Buddhist Bell
Gilcee print by artist Jerry Gates
"Ice Window" by Jerry Gates
"Violet Ridge" at Dawn by Jerry Gates
Signed Cartoon by Richard Guindon
Art by Zoe Hall, framing by DeYoungs
"Wandering Blue Shade" by Janet Hamrick
Signed cartoon from Disney's Phineas & Ferb
"The Bule Doors" by Stephen Magsig
Artist Proof (untitled) by Penny Niemann
Soft Focus by Penny Niemann
"Pure White" by Julie Pearson
"From the Heart" by Julie Pearson
"Clock" by Julie Pearson
Woolsey Airport, Northport by Ken Richmond
Bead art by Wendy Roberts
Stained Glass by Darcy Schlitt
Landscape Photographs
Posters
Kuekenthal's Yellow Tiger I by Angela Schuler
Painting by Evelyn Shelagowski
"Black Flash" by Rufus Snoddy
Mirror by Deb Sparks
Frames by Deb Sparks
Painting by Duncan Sprattmoran
Sculptural coffee table by Joe Stearns
Hand Carved Pens by Hamilton Banda, sculptor from Malawi
Hand Carved Salad Spoon, by Hamilton Banda
Artwork by Cathie Terrill

"Freeflow" by Andrea Unsel
"Diversity" by Andrea Unsel
Minnie Wabinimkee Photography
Peter Waters Photograph, "The Tree"
Peter Waters Photograph, "Winter Building 50"
Peter Waters Photograph, "Along Boardman"
Replica of Edmund Fitzgerald
Pat Custer Denison artwork
Various antiques
Framed Print from Ascher Gallery
Painting
Hand Carved Impala by Hamilton Banda
Stone Cold Dead by Stephen Lewis
Soul to Soul by Gary Zukav
Live it up by Kelly James-Enger
Murder on Old Mission by Stephen Lewis
CEO of Me by Ellen Ernst Kossek and Brenda Lautsch
What Did You Do Before Dying? A Marge Christensen Mystery by Patricia K. Batta
Reed City Boy by Timothy Bazzett
Soldier Boy by Timothy Bazzett
Pinhead by Timothy Bazzett
Love, War & Polio by Timothy Bazzett
Eight Dogs Named Jack by Joe Borri
A Dog For All Seasons by Bob Butz
Beast of Never, Cat of God by Bob Butz
The Chaplain's Assistant: God Country and Vietnam By Tim Caldwell
Backpocket Epistles by Mike Darigan
The Six-Hour Canoe Book and video by David Dean
Pure Gold, 40th Anniversary Cobra Homecoming Regatta, Cadillac, MI, 1995 with anniversary booklet
by Mike Delp
by Jerry Dennis
Time Frames by Nancy Andrews
Detroit Almanac by Bill McGraw
Fishing Michigan by Eric Sharp
Stardog by Jack Driscoll
Lucky Man, Lucky Woman by Jack Driscoll
Collection of books by Dick Evans
Mani & Pitouee, The True Legend of Sleeping Bear Dunes by Paul H. Sutherland and Illustrated by Timothy M. Gibbons
Finding Utopia by Paul H. Sutherland and Timothy Gibbons
The Complete Wedding Planner by Edith Gilbert
Easy Entertaining, a Complete Guide to Home Entertainment
Harry Potter Collection
Rivethead by Ben Hamper
The Raw and the UnCooked by Jim Harrison
Saving the Family Cottage by Steve Hallander
The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese
Angels in the Architecture by Heidi Johnson
On Writing by (signed by) Stephan King
By Stephanie Mills
Dude, Where's My Country? By Michael Moore
Fahenheit 9/11 by Michael Moore
Downsize This by Michael Moore
Road Biking Michigan by Cari Noga
Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover's Soul by Cari Noga
Seasons of Sleeping Bear by Terry Phipps
Seasons of Mackinac by Terry Phipps
South Manitou Island: The Computer Book by Terry Phipps
Funny Farm by Eileen Schwiekart
Invite Joy Into Your Life: Steps for Women Who Want to Rediscover the Simple Pleasure of Living by Mary B. Seger, NP, PhD
Apology: The imortance and Power of Saying "I'm Sorry" by Sheila Simpson
Only 14 Hours 'til Bedtime by Jen singer
In Harm's Wayby Doug Stanton
Cherry Home Companion by Patty Lanoue Stearns
Breakfast with Martians: Discover Wellness that's out of this world at home school and beyond by Norma Stewart
The Cheese Plate by Max McCalman & David Gibbons
Emmanuel's Prayer by Paul Sutherland
Zenvesting by Paul H. Sutherland
Physicians' Guide to Financial Planning by Paul Sutherland
Agonostic Prayer by Paul Sutherland
Book marks
Reflections of a Life Up North by Deb Wyatt Fellows
signed book from Edith Gilbert
One Duck Stuck By Phyllis Rood, Illustrated by Jane Chapman
The Sisters Club by Meagan Mcdonald
The Women's Daily Irony Supplement by Judy Gruen
Motorcycling Across Ohio by William Murphy
Motorcycling Across Michgan by William Murphy
Hope for Casonville by Erin Hartman
Vintage Views of Mackinaw Straits Region by Christine Byron
Asylum for the Insane: Kalamazoo State Hospital by William Decker
Historic Cottages By Susan Stites & Lea Ann Sterling
Gift Basket from Food for Thought
Jewelry by Alex Billette
Jewelry by Andrea
Handmade bag by Krystal Miller
Jewelry by Rebecca's Studio
Lillie Wolff Jewlery
US Flag that has flown over State Capitol
Sail Grand Traverse Bay on the sloop THOR
Avon Beauty Basket
Ella's Gift Certificate
Frankfort Getaway --2 nights with meal gift certificates
Chateau Chantal VIP Taste and Tour
Savings Bond from Citizens Bank
Plans and 2 Instructional videos
Hand Knitted Throw
The Business News, one year subscription
Stylease Baby Outfit
K-9 Dog Coaching
Oral B Triumph Tooth Care System
Crest White Strips
Traverse Magazine Basket
Old Town Playhouse Season Tickets
T-shirts
Friends on Purpose' Note cards
Song of the Lakes DVD
Mistwood Golf for 4 with cart
Gift Certificates
Videos
Stella's Gift Certificate
Chef Charles Gift Certificate
Ethnic Vegetarian Dinner by Ann Norris
Oryana Gift Certificate
$20 Pleasanton Bakery Gift Cerificate
Private Cooking Lesson w/ Chef Nancy Allen
Hoola Hoop and Hoopersize Class Gift Certificate
Hair Gift Certificates Salon de Capelli
Housecleaning by Mary Brock
Massage
Massage by Suzette Campenau
One-hour nutritional/diet/exercise consultation for Nutrition Designs
Its about time' Gift Certificate for 2 hours
1/4 page Advertisment in Families First
Massages by Jean Green
1/4 page Advertisment in The Business News
Hair Gift Certificates
Three hour 'In Home Computer Services'
Dance Lesson from Mykl Werth
Massage & Yoga from Sacred Space
Recording Time at Radius Recording
Mike Sullivan original song
Traverse City Epicurean Classic 4 day pass for 4
Dinner with Princess Laura

Buy it Now!

Want to come to the event, but can't stay until the silent auction closes at 9? No problem! We will have an area that is designated as "buy it now" which means anything in that area can be purchased without waiting for the silent auction to end. Included in this area will be an enormous selection of children's books, hair care products, puzzles, note cards and a whole lot more!

So, even if you can only stop in for a few minutes, we'd love to have to come by, say hi and check out the amazing display of donations.

Hot off the press...

The silent auction is going to be an amazing collection of unique items. Here's some of the latest items:

*Straight from Disney in LA: A hand drawn picture featuring Disney Channel's Phineas and Ferb playing their guitars. It's autographed by the shows co-creators (Dan Povinmeir and Swampy Marsh) and by the show's director, Rob Hughes.

*Services from Salon de Capelli at Building 50 (They'll also be on hand that evening providing five minute chair massages!)


*The Detroit Free Press is sending copies of Ernie Harwell's and Mitch Albom's books.

*Jewelry from Rebecca's Studio

*A children's book from Dee Neuman
*a hand knitted throw

*Photograph by Washington Post photographer Gerald Martineau

*t-shirts from Recklace Necklace

*Various pieces by Hamilton Banda, a sculptor from Malawi

*Books from Arbutus Press


*Painting by Bill Allen

*Gift certificates from Panagea's

*Artwork by Jack Allard

*Wine courtesy of Silvertree Deli

...stayed tuned for more great items!

It's Gonna Be a Rockin' Silent Auction!

Just to give folks some idea of some of the great items that will be included in the Silent Auction:

Signed books from just about every local author you can think of, including: Jim Harrison, Doug Stanton, Deb Wyatt Fellows, Anne-Marie Oomen, Michael Moore, Jack Driscoll, Cari Noga, Ben Hamper, Terry Phipps, Jerry Dennis, Paul Sutherland, Mike Delp. Heather Shaw, Aaron Stander, Heidi Johnson, Stephen Lewis, Rose Hollander (on behalf of the late Stu Hollander), Bob Butz, Kris Hains, Ellen Kossek, and Lori Hall Steele (her book will also be available). Authors living elsewhere include Allison Winn Scotch (The Department of Lost and Found) Kristin Ohlson (Kabhul Beauty School) Jen Singer (Only 14 Hours 'Til Bedtime) and Rachel Weingarten (Career and Corporate Cool).

Other items: Mike Sullivan of Song of the Lakes will write an original song for any person who meets the reserve bid price on that item; 2-night getaway to Frankfort (with gift certificates to 2 restaurants),
2-3 hour private cooking session with Nancy Allen (includes food), 4 Day Passes to the Epicurean Classic, signed cartoon by Richard Guindon, Dinner at the TC restaurant of your choice with Princess Laura (includes two tickets to her show in TC in August 2008), gift certificates to Amical, a framed photograph courtesy of the Chicago Tribune, VIP Taste & Tour at Chateau Chantal, Two Season TIckets to the 2008-2009 season at Old Town Playhouse. Plus: artwork, photography, massage, haircuts, personal errand service, antiques

as well as a piece of art donated by Lori's four-year old niece, Zoe Hall, framed courtesy of DeYoung's.

Entertainment will be provided by Miriam Pico, Dawn Campbell, Jeff Gibbs, Tim Callahan, Bob Downes and others

April 12

The date for the benefit is shaping up for April 12 at the offices of the Minervini Group. We'll be posting frequent updates to this blog, so please check back.

If you'd like to donate an item to the silent auction, please contact either Kris Hains at antcheese3@aol.com or Jane Boursaw at jboursaw@charter.net.

Stay tuned...

A Location!

We think we have the perfect location for the book mart. The fabulous Minervini family has graciously offered us space somewhere at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.

Kris and I will be meeting with those folks in the next week or so to firm things up. As December is speeding quickly by, it's looking like the sale might be pushed into January.

Stay tuned for more info!