LIVE AUCTION ITEMS Hockey Night In Canada Donors: Tim Quocksister, Jessica Olafson, and Wedgewood Hotel & Spa Value: Priceless The excitement begins with two round-trip tickets aboard Helijet Airways, arriving in downtown Vancouver. The trip includes two premium lower-bowl Canucks tickets (Feb 18th 2012 game). Cheer on the Canucks against the Toronto Maple Leafs in style with your signed Manny Malhotra (#27) jersey, before joining in the player's area to meet Manny! And if that doesn't fill you up, enjoy dinner for two at La Brasserie, followed by a relaxing evening in your deluxe suite at the Wedgewood Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Take A Bite Out of the Big Apple! Donor: Expedia CruiseShipCenters - Mt. Doug Value: $10,000 You and three guests will fly to New York City for a four-night stay in the five-star swanky Le Parker Meridien, New York in the heart of the city that never sleeps. Travel by limousine to your hotel, where you and your guests can experience premier arts and entertainment attractions when you each receive $500 in spending money for the purchase of tickets to any theatre or sporting event in the city. Haute Cuisine Dinner for Twelve at Historic Highwood Donor: Leigh Large Value: $3,000 Experience a unique gourmet dinner and entertainment experience with eleven your friends or family at Victoria's historic Highwood House. Executive Chef, Eric Pateman, president and founder of Edible Canada, will prepare you seasonally-inspired multi-course dinner. Pacific Wines & Spirits, in consultation with Sommelier and Wine Writer Treve Ring, will provide a premium selection of top wines from around the world to accompany Chef Pateman’s menu. Your memorable evening will also include a special guest and renowned tenor, Ken Lavigne, who will perform a selection of your favourite songs. Zip Around Town In Style! Donor: Jo Campbell Value: $19,000 Drive away from Jingle Mingle in style with a brand new Hyundai Accent from Victoria Hyundai. Celebrated by drivers as one of the world's most fun cars to drive, this 1.6L model includes an automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, independent front and rear-wheel suspension, power brakes, and fog lamps. Wine and Dine at The Cellar Donor: The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa Value: $2,800 Your excursion begins with a spectacular dinner at The Cellar, surrounded by over twelve thousand bottles of the world's finest wines. A tantalizing feast will be prepared for you and seven guests, complete with wine pairings. After a wonderful evening of fine food and wine, all guests will receive one-night's accommodation at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort. Soak Up the Sun in Cabo Donor: Jo Campbell Value: Priceless Soak up the sun in glorious Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with a one-week stay in a beautiful two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo, nestled within a stunning beachfront resort community designed for adults. Spend the week relaxing and rejuvenating, as you stroll along the sun swept beaches, golf at nearby fairways, and enjoy freshly made local cuisine. ''Three-Hour Tour'' on the S.S. Minnow Donor: Ken Schley Value: Priceless You and three guests will have the adventure of a life-time on the authentic S.S. Minnow. But unlike Gilligan and gang, you will enjoy a delightful (round-trip) adventure, cruising the calm and scenic waters of Nanaimo's Inner Harbour while you and your friends indulge in a sophisticated collection of wines and a spectacular gourmet-catered meal. LUXURY SILENT AUCTION ITEMS Escape to the Luxurious Rosewood Hotel in Vancouver Donors: Rosewood Hotel Georgia, NAI Commercial (Victoria) Inc., Hawksworth Restaurant Value: $1,285 You and a guest will fly round trip from Victoria to Vancouver on Harbour Air, and stay one-night in a spacious deluxe room at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. The evening includes a complimentary tasting menu at the signature Hawksworth Restaurant located in the hotel. John Mann Private Concert and Dinner Experience Donors: John Mann, Cheryl’s Gourmet Pantry, The Market on Yates Value: Priceless Live from your living room, John Mann will perform an intimate and interactive concert for you and 19 friends while you enjoy the culinary delights of Cheryl Shultz, of Cheryl's Gourmet Pantry - courtesty of a $500 gift certificate. You can also purchase a premium assortment of treats from the Market on Yates with your $1000 gift certificate. This memorable experience also includes 24 bottles of wine. Palm Springs Valley Retreat Donor: Alex and Bronwen Campbell Value: $2,000 You and five friends will indulge for one week in a lavish three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Indio, California, nestled in the Palm Springs Valley. Located on the Indian Springs Golf Course, this beautiful home features a pool, barbecue, and outdoor patio. Grill to Your Heart’s Content Donor: Capital Iron Value: $1,400 Take your gourmet home cooking to a new level with this heavy-duty, stainless steel Lux 700 series outdoor BBQ! A Stylish New You Donor: D.G. Bremner & Co. Value: $5,000 From head to toe, D. G Bremner & Co. will provide you with stylish, sophisticated and contemporary sportswear. Your shopping experience will include sweaters from Green Coast of Italy and Belika of Denmark, shirts from Klauss Boehler, and 7 Downie Street, pants from Horst, jeans from Agave & Hiltl, and outerwear from Baumler. Exciting Tofino Getaway for Two Donors: Long Beach Lodge Resort, Budget Rent A Car, Shelter Restaurant, Jamie's Whaling Station & Adventure Centre, Caffe Vincente Value: $1,166 Enjoy a two-night stay in a deluxe beachfront room, including continental breakfast at the Long Beach Lodge Resort. Begin your local sightseeing with a whale or bear watching adventure, before relaxing with a delicious dinner courtesy of Shelter Restaurant. You and your guest will travel to Tofino with ease in your three-day vehicle rental from Budget Rent-A-Car. Algonquin Reflections Donors: Graham Forsythe & Peninsula Gallery Value: $4,150 Capturing the majestic beauty of Canada's Algonquin Park, this piece by renowned artist Graham Forsythe celebrates Ontario's great wilderness. Forsythe's vibrant paintings display a palpable sense of enthusiasm about life. This oil on canvas measures 48'' x 36''. Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend Donor: Jane Currie Value: $1,750 This stunning platinum moon diamond pendant necklace - from the Birks Diamond Pendants collection - features round cut diamonds with a total carat weight of .22, colour grade GH, and clarity VS. JINGLE MINGLE RAFFLE California Dreaming Value: $4500 Donors: WestJet, The Fairmont Empress, Crawford Paterson Campbell & McNeill You and a guest will enjoy a fabulous three-night stay at the five-star Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, nestled in Sonoma Valley - California’s premier wine country. This all-inclusive escape includes two round-trip tickets on any available WestJet flight. Enjoy the spectacular mineral hot springs, world-famous wine, and the excitement of nearby Sonoma, where first-class entertainment, dining and shopping awaits you! This luxury vacation also includes $1,500 cash for you to enjoy all that Sonoma valley has to offer. Only 200 tickets will be sold at $100 per ticket!
