Welcome to the 2008 JDRF Promise Ball auction preview. Here you will find items that will be featured in our Silent, Super-Silent and Live Auctions. Check back often to preview new items that will be added regularly to our list!
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| 2 Mystic Aquarium Admission Tickets |
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| Enjoy two admission passes to the Mysic Aquarium, where there's always something new to see and do! You'll learn about deep sea discoveries, and explore a world class aquarium filled with a wonderful variety of animals, from Beluga Whales to Stellar Sea Lions, African Penguins and more. |
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Restrictions:
Expires May 1, 2009
Donor: Mystic Aquarium & Insitute for Exploration
Value: $44.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Two Passes to the New England Air Museum |
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| Two admission passes into the New England Air Museum, the largest aviation museum in New England! Explore high-quality exhibits and learn about aviation technology and history. |
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Restrictions:
Expires May 3,2009
Not valid during special events
Donor: New England Air Museum
Value: $18.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Cross Country Ski Package for Four with Lunch at Chili's |
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| Ski the Farmington Valley with a trail pass, rental of skis, boots and poles for four at Winding Trails. Ski over 350 acres of prime woodlands, brooks, and spring fed ponds. The wide, double tracked trails on gently rolling terrain provides even the first time skier with a positive and fun experience. Make sure you save room for lunch! With over 17 locations in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, you'll be sure to enjoy a flavorful lunch, unique cocktails, or a great dinner with this $30 Chili's Gift Certificate. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Winding Trails Cross Country Ski Center, Chili's
Value: $138.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| 6 Full Service Golden Nozzle Car Washes |
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| The Golden Nozzle car wash system methodically cleans corrosive elements from all hard to reach areas using state of the art brushless equipment with high pressure water. You are also helping to protect the environmentally friendly. Keep your care sparkling with six Golden Nozzle car washes! |
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Restrictions:
Participating Locations:
152 Main Street, Springfield, MA
30 Kane Street, Hartford, CT
140 Weston Street, Hartford, CT
Donor: F.L. Roberts and Company
Value: $99.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Two Tickets to MASS MoCA |
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| If conventional museums are boxes, MASS MoCA is an open platform- a welcoming place that encourages dynamic interchange between making and presenting art, between the visual and performing arts. You and a guest will spend hours exploring everything that MASS MoCA has to offer! |
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Restrictions:
Expires May 3, 2009
Valid for gallery admission only
Donor: Mass MoCA
Value: $25.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| 4 Tickets to any Warner Theatre Company Show |
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| Join the Warner Theatre with four tickets to the 2007/2008 season for your choice of any Warner Stage Company Musical. |
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Restrictions:
Expires August 31, 2008
Mainstage Musicals Only
Donor: Warner Theatre
Value: $74.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| UCONN Women's Basketball Experience |
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| Let's hear it for the Huskies!! Spend some time with the Uconn Women's Basketball team with 4 tickets to a game! These excellent seats are in the lower level section, feel like you're on the court! After the game, spend the night at the newly built Nathan Hale Inn offering deluxe accommodations among the historic University of Connecticut campus in Storrs. In the morning, enjoy a fresh breakfast for two. |
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Restrictions:
Overnight at Nathan Hall Inn: Expires May 2009, Accomodations based on availability, Cannot be used on special event weekends, Reservations must be made in advance.
Uconn Women's Basketball Tickets: Based on availability.
Donor: Nathan Hale Inn, Robert & Renee Samuels
Value: $225.00 |
Category:
Sports
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| Relax with a day at the Spa & a glass of wine |
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| Relax for the day with the executive escape spa package from Shear Artistry in Avon, CT. Rejuvenate your muscles with a one hour body massage, one half hour scalp and neck treatment, spa manicure, custom designed haircut and gourmet lunch. Enjoy a glass of Cabernet with 2 bottle of 2005 Longball Cabernet. |
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Restrictions:
Expires May 3, 2009
Not redeemable for cash
Donor: Shear Artistry Day Spa and Salon, Yankee Spirits
Value: $197.00 |
Category:
Health & Beauty
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| Boston Cannons Lacrosse Ball Kid Package |
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| The Boston Cannons are gearing up for a brand new, exciting season of lacrosse! Four lucky children will have a priceless opportunity to be Boston Cannons Ball Kids! They will work a Cannon's home game at Boston University during their 2008 season. They will also be brought into the Cannons locker room prior to the game to meet the players. This is a unique and thrilling experience to any aspiring Lacrosse player! |
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Restrictions:
Based on availibility during the 2008 season
Donor: Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse
Value: $500.00 |
Category:
Sports
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| Private Catered Dinner For 8 |
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| Host an exclusive dinner party for eight in your home, catered by Emily's Catering, one of this area's most sought-after caterers! You'll be treated to a fabulous gourmet menu, pre-selected and prepared by the chef, and you'll create your theme for the evening with the expertise of Perfect Productions, event designer for the JDRF Promise Ball! The wine, decorations, flowers, china, and all the details you would expect from a top-rated caterer and event planner, are included!
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Restrictions:
Date to be mutually afreed upon
Donor: Emily's Catering & Perfect Productions
Value: Priceless |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| 4 Floor Seats to the NETS |
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| Feel like a celebrity as you take in one of the NBA's most exciting teams with four floor seats at the Continental Arena for a New Jersey NETS basketball game. |
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Restrictions:
2008/2009 Season
Donor: Turner Sports
Value: $2500.00 |
Category:
Sports
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| 4 VIP TIckets to the Daily Show |
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| Attend a taping of the Daily Show with Jon Stewart in New York City with four VIP Tickets. |
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Restrictions:
Expires May 3, 2009
Must be 18 years or older
Must bring legal ID (drivers license)
VIP tickets are dispersed by 4:30 PM
Email Audience Coordinator 3-6 weeks before your requested show date
Donor: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Value: $100.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Dance Like the Stars! |
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| Learn to Salsa, Ballroom Dance, Tango or just brush up on moves with two introductory dance programs. This includes four private lessons and four group lessons at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in New Britain, CT. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Value: $280.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Bradford Renaissance Portrait Session |
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| Experience an exclusive family or individual photo session with renowned portrait photographer, Bradford, from Bradford Renaissance Portraits of California and New York. Bradford will fly from California to take your portraits at his White Plains, New York studio! Receive a 16" x 20" wall portrait on canvas with rich artistic enhancements. |
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Restrictions:
Expires November 30, 2008
No Pets
Donor: Bradford Reniassance Portraits Corp.
Value: $5000.00 |
Category:
Home
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| 4 Pilot Pen Box Seats |
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| Join New England's ultimate Tennis experience with four box seat tickets to the Pilot Pen. Your choice of session starting Sunday August 17th through Thursday August 21st. |
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Restrictions:
To be used for the 2008 event
Donor: Pilot Pen Tennis
Value: $240.00 |
Category:
Sports
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| Fred Astaire Dance Lessons |
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| Whether you want to learn a new dance, or just brush up on your skills, you will be professionally trained with two private dance lessons and one practice party! |
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Restrictions:
Lessons in Glastonbury location
Donor: Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Value: $200.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Family Sports Day! |
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| Enjoy a family sports day with a Family Fun Pack at the Riverfront Miniature Golf in Farmington. This package includes miniature golf and ice cream for four people! The International Skating Center of CT is a world-class, twin-rink training facility located in Simsbury, CT. Enjoy a day of skating with four public skate passes & rentals. |
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Restrictions:
Miniature Golf, passes expire November 11, 2008.
Skating Center, passes expire December 30, 2008.
Donor: Riverfront Miniature Golf, Int'l Skating Center
Value: $72.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| $100 Olive Garden & 2 Springfield Symphony |
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| Experience the best in music and enjoy a night out for two with a relaxing classical concert from the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. After the show, enjoy dinner at the Olive Garden. Whether you're craving soup, salad and breadsticks or a full dinner of Venetian Apricot Chicken, Capellini Pomodoro, and Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto, you'll be sure to leave happy with a $100 gift certificate. |
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Restrictions:
Concert date: May 17, 2008
Olive Garden certificate expires December 31, 2009. Not redeemable for cash, alcoholic beverages or special offers.
Donor: Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Olive Garden
Value: $194.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Dinner and Entertainment |
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| Take a night and enjoy dinner for two at Metro Bis in Simsbury, CT. The dishes offered at Metro Bis are a creative blend of spices, herbs, and flavors served in a comfortable bistro atmosphere. Take home three select salad dressing and an autographed copy of 'Wife of the Chef'. After dinner see a concert with two lawn tickets to any 2008 Talcott Mountain Music Festival concert. Also included in this package are two bottles of Longball Wakefield 2005 Cabernet. |
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Restrictions:
Dinner does not include alcohol or service charge
Not valid Fridays, Saturdays or Holidays.
Talcott Music Festival Tickets exlude 'Celebrate America!' on July 3 & 4, 2008.
Donor: Metro Bis, Hfd Symphony Orchestra, Yankee Spirits
Value: $186.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Autographed UCONN Men's Basketball |
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| Own a piece of history with an autographed 2007 UCONN Men's Basketball. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: JDRF Staff
Value: Priceless |
Category:
Sports
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| Avon Old Farms Hotel Overnight with Brunch |
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| Relax on a Saturday night with luxury overnight accomodations for two including Sunday brunch in the award winning season's resturant at the Avon Old Farms Hotel in Avon, CT. |
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Restrictions:
Expires May 31, 2009
Not valid on Holidays or special events
Based on availability
Donor: Avon Old Farms Hotel
Value: $110.00 |
Category:
Travel
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| Eastfield Mall Entertainment Package |
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| Spend an entertaining afternoon at Eastfield Mall in Springfield, MA with a $25 gift certificate to the Ninety Nine Resturant and four passes to Showcase Cinemas. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Eastfield Mall, 99 Resturant , Showcase Cinemas
Value: $115.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| International Tennis Hall of Fame Package |
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| Spend a day at the 2008 Cambell's Tennis Championship in Newport, RI. This package includes 4 court chair tickets to the tournament on either Monday, July 7th or Tuesday, July 8th. After the tournament visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum with 4 passes. |
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Restrictions:
Choose from dates Monday, July 7th or Tuesday, July 8th
Subject to availability
Donor: International Tennis Hall of Fame
Value: $140.00 |
Category:
Sports
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| Entertain at Home! |
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| White Silo Farm is a small specialty winery in Sherman, CT. All of their wine is produced from their own farm grown fruit. Enjoy a basket of wine, wine glasses and beautiful basket from White Silo Farm and Winery. Entertain friends with these handmade colorful ceramic pieces in whimsical shapes that will add a touch of fun to any gathering. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: White Silo Farm and Winery, Alison Palmer
Value: $250.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Dinner & Museum in Hartford |
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| You'll find works by world-class artists around every corner when you tour the Wadsworth Atheneum with two VIP passes. More than just great paintings, there's sculpture, ancient artifacts, historic furniture, and beautiful objects. After you explore the Wadsworth, make a visit to Carbone's Ristorante in Hartford with a $50 gift certificate. Famous for its fabulous menu, its tableside preparations and its excellent blend of relaxation and elegance. |
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Restrictions:
VIP Wadsworth Antheneum Passes expire December 31, 2008.
Carbone's Gift Certificate does not include gratuity.
Donor: Wadsworth Atheneum, Carbone's Ristorante
Value: $70.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| A Truly Unique Dining Experience |
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| With a forty year history in the ground transportation business, Premier Limousine is the largest chauffeured limosine service in Central Connectict. Enjoy a night out on the town with four hours in a stretch limousine. For a truly incomparable dining experience, Chef Jones presents "small plate" courses, each unlike any dish you've ever experienced. Your ON20 Tasting menu is prepared by Chef Jones, tailored exclusively for you. Experience an eight course tasting menu for six including wine, gratutity and tax at ON20! |
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Restrictions:
On20 Restaurant Eight-Course tasting, Not valid during December.
Limo service, valid Sunday-Thursday, excludes holidays, does not invclude gratuity.
Donor: ON20 Restaurant, Premier Limo
Value: $1050.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Spend the Day in Boston! |
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| Get ready to cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts. From the golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill and the TD Banknorth Garden. Boston Common and Copley Square to the Big Dig. Government Center to fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower, and more. Enjoy a day in Boston with two tickets for the Boston Duck Tours. While you're out, stop at one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world; The Boston Museum of Fine Arts and experience art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary and innovative education programs. End your day in laughter at The Comedy Connection in Boston's Faneuil Hall. It was voted "The Best Comedy Club in the Country" by USA Today, you're sure to laugh until you cry at the variety of comedians who visit. Enjoy a show with tickets for 2! |
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Restrictions:
Boston Duck Tour Passes: Expires November 30, 2008
Valid Weekdays, May-November
Valid for Museum of Science location only.
2 Boston Museum of Fine Arts Passes: does not include admission to ticketed/special exhibitors, expires February 4, 2009.
2 Bos
Donor: Duck Tours, Museum of Fine Arts, Comedy Connection
Value: $118.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Foxwoods Overnight Night Stay with Dinner |
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| The AAA Four Diamond-rated Grand Pequot Tower is truly a sight to behold. From the breathtaking lobby to the lavishly appointed rooms, it represents the very finest in luxury resort experiences. Unwind with an overnight stay in a deluxe room with dinner for two at the Veranda Cafe. |
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Restrictions:
Expires May 2009
Valid Sunday-Thursday
Not valid on Holiday weekends
Maximum dinner value is $60
Donor: Foxwoods Resort & Casino
Value: $350.00 |
Category:
Travel
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| Explore Boston! |
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| Explore Boston's Museum of Science with two day passes. Glide along the Charles River with sights of Beacon Hill, the Charles River Esplanade, Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University or take a 90-minute sunset cruise with two Charles Riverboat passes. End your day at The Comedy Connection in Faneuil Hall. Voted "The Best Comedy Club in the Country" by USA Today, you're sure to laugh until you cry with 2 passes! |
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Restrictions:
Boston's Museum of Science, expires January 30, 2009.
Charles Riverboat Passes, Cruises in June, July, and August. Weekend Cruises in May and September.
Boston Comedy Connection, no expiration date, valid Sunday through Wednesday, cannot be used during
Donor: Musuem of Science, Charles Riverboat, Comedy Cnct.
Value: $90.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Tour Boston |
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| A stunning Venetian palace in the heart of Boston, with three stories of galleries surrounding a flower-filled courtyard, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a unique artistic creation. Experience the beauty yourself with four passes. Glide along the Charles River with sights on Beacon Hill, the Charles River Esplanade, Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University or take a 90-minute sunset cruise with 4 Charles Riverboat passes. |
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Restrictions:
Four Charles Riverboat passes: Cruises in June, July, and August. Weekend cruises in May and September.
Donor: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Charles Riverboat
Value: $100.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Two Hour in-Home Kitchen Consultation |
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| Whether you are looking to remodel or just update your kitchen, this gift certificate from the professionals at Kitchen and Bath Design Consultants will assist you in your decorating and design your dream kitchen! |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Kitchen & Bath Design Consultants
Value: $350.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Two Hour In- Home Bath Consultation |
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| The professionals at Kitchen and Bath Design Consultants, space planners, interior designers and project coordinatiors, work alongside skilled craftsmen and installers to create beautiful rooms that add functionality, aesthetics and investment value to your home. Update your bathroom with a two hour in-home consultation. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Kitchen and Bath Design Consultants
Value: $350.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Washington DC Weekend Getaway |
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| Enjoy a Capitol weekend in beautiful Washington DC, compliments of the Holiday Inn Capitol. Spend two nights at the award winning Holiday Inn Capitol with four full American breakfasts and free underground parking. |
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Restrictions:
Expires May 3, 2009
Good for two nights (Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday)
Donor: Holiday Inn Capitol
Value: $750.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Autographed Cyndi Lauper Picture and CD |
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| Own a piece of music history from Grammy and Emmy Award winner Cyndi Lauper. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: So What Media
Value: Priceless |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Special Night Out |
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| Voted four stars by the Hartford Courant and four forks by the Hartford Magazine, Bosc Kitchen and Wine bar is sure to please with a four course dinner for six and wine personally selected by Rich Lucas! |
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Restrictions:
None currently listed.
Donor: Bosc Kitchen and WIne Bar
Value: $1000.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Hors D'Oeures & Dessert Reception for Ten |
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| Relax with your guests as Lucas & Co. Catered Events hosts an Hors D'Oeuvres and Dessert Reception for 10 at your home. |
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Restrictions:
Must be in Hartford county
Donor: Lucas & Co. Catered Events
Value: $1000.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Mother's Day Package |
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| Help her dress up any outfit with the perfect selection of jewlery with a $50 gift certificate to Glastonbury Jewlers. Celebrate where food and place come together to create a truly memorable dining experience, like J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks. Enjoy dinner or simply a glass of wine with this $30 gift certificate |
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Restrictions:
J. Gilbert's certificate, expires December 1, 2008.
Glastonbury Jewlers certificate, expires December 31, 2008.
Donor: J. Gilbert's , Glastonbury Jewelers
Value: $80.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Family Museum Package |
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| Travel back in time with a visit to Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA with four youth admission passes. Historic Deerfield is a museum of history and art located in an old New England village. Enjoy 13 house museums and a world-class antique silver collection work by Paul Revere. Explore all that Historic Deerfield has to offer with a family four pack of tickets. |
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Restrictions:
Old Sturbridge Village Passes expire May 31, 2009.
Donor: Historic Deerfield, Old Sturbridge Village
Value: $80.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Two Tickets to 'Live with Conan O'Brien' |
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| Enjoy two tickets to the taping of the "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" at NBC Studios in Rockafeller Center, New York City. See television and blockbuster A-List Guests, diverse and cutting-edge musical performers, and enjoy the quick-witted interviewing style of Conan O'Brien! |
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Restrictions:
Must be at least 16 hears of age
Please bring photo ID
Donor: Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Value: Priceless |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Travelers Championship with dinner at Max's |
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| A ticket to the Travelers Championship is your invitation to experience world-class golf action up close and in person. The world's best golfers will compete at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT for a $6 million purse. Take in all the action with four 1-day passes. After the tournament visit your choice of Max Restaurant Group Restaurants with a $200 gift certificate for dinner. |
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Restrictions:
Must redeem by June 1, 2008
Tournament Dates: Monday, June 16th - Sunday, June 22nd.
Donor: Travelers Championship, Thomas Cadillac Jaguar
Value: $328.00 |
Category:
Sports
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| Agate, Gunmental Pearl & Crystal Necklace |
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| This beautiful agate, gunmental pearl and crystal 17" four- strand necklace will add elegance to any outfit. |
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Restrictions:
NONE
Donor: Leslie Levy
Value: $350.00 |
Category:
Jewelry
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| Tear Drop Pearl Necklace |
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| Dress up any outfit with this beautiful 17" single strand tear drop pearl necklace. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Faye Kling
Value: $300.00 |
Category:
Jewelry
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| Couple's Day at the Spa |
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| Relax. Revitalize. Restore. You and your partner get pampered at Contours Salon & Day Spa! Ladies, let the professionals at Contours Spa & Wellness release your tensions with a one hour massage, European facial, haircut and style. Men,
relax and unwind after a long work week with a one hour massage, European facial and men's haircut and style. Enjoy deep relaxation and stress relief while promoting better health for your body and soul. |
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Restrictions:
Expires August 31st, 2008
Donor: Contours Salon & Day Spa
Value: $404.00 |
Category:
Health & Beauty
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| In-Home Interior Design Consultation |
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| Calico Corners in-home consultants make decorating easy, convenient and fun. During the 1 to 1 1/2 hour consultation, your consultant will bring swatches, sketches and ideas for any room in your house! |
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Restrictions:
Make appointment by December 31, 2008
Donor: Calico Corners
Value: $75.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Beautiful Calico Corners Decorative Pillows |
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| Add dimension and class to any room with these two 20 sq. inch down decorative pillows in a gold and terracotta primitive pattern. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Calico Corners
Value: $240.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Start a New Workout Regiment! |
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| Work out your kinks and learn a new excercise program with a three one-month individual adult membership to Healthtrax fitness. Don't forget to download all your favorite songs to keep you motivated with your new 60GB Apple iPod with over 20 hours music. Get in shape this summer! |
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Restrictions:
Valid for New Members
Ages 21+
Must activate by November 1, 2008
CT locations: Avon, Bristol, Enfield, Glastonbury, Newington, & North Haven
Donor: Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness, Pratt & Whitney
Value: $550.00 |
Category:
Health & Beauty
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| Travis Knight's Nicaragua Villa |
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| Spend one week at the oceanfront, hillside villa of former UConn, Celtics, and Knicks basketball player, Travis Knight. This house features 3 bedrooms with private bathrooms, an infinity pool with wet granite bar, jacuzzi, 24-hour security, house cleaning and fishing boat. This unique home is 5 minutes from some of the world's best surfing beaches and rainforest tours. Truly a once-in-a lifetime adventure! |
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Restrictions:
Date to be mutually agreed upon with donor.
Donor: Travis Knight
Value: Priceless |
Category:
Travel
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| Hooters Party for 10 |
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| Party for ten at Hooters of CT, including food, soft drinks, and alcohol. Come and enjoy a wide variety of sandwiches, hamburgers, seafood, and world famous wings! Great food, great service, and a relaxed atmostphere! |
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Restrictions:
Call General Manager to reserve time.
Donor: Hooters of CT
Value: Priceless |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| 1 Hour Reiki Session |
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| Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by master hands and is based on the idea that unseen life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. Spend an hour with Nicole Phaneuf, a Reiki Master and let her relieve your daily stresses. |
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Restrictions:
Appointment in Nicole's home office in East Haddam, CT
Donor: Nicole Phaneuf
Value: $60.00 |
Category:
Health & Beauty
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| Set of Three Tin Wall Hangings |
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| This set of 3 tin wall hangings made by hand in Haiti will add a unique touch to any room in your home. These peices are crafted from oil drums into one-of-a-kind art. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Jack & Mary Leary
Value: $100.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Pair of Olive Branch Wall Lights |
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| A pair of metal wall lights will work beautifully in a Mediterranean or French Country themed room. Painted gold finish with olive branch detail and coordinated lampshades. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Jack & Mary Leary
Value: $300.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Handpainted Chinese Lettering Art |
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| A set of 3 hand painted pieces of art with black Chinese lettering on a gold background will be the focus in any room. |
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Restrictions:
None.
Donor: Jack & Mary Leary
Value: $100.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Resin Urn with Fluted Design |
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| Lovely resin urn with fluted design makes a wonderful accent for your covered porch or patio. At 24" wide and 19" high, this urn is roomy enough to hold any plant. |
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Restrictions:
None.
Donor: Jack & Mary Leary
Value: $75.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Resin Pedestal with Classic Lines |
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| 23 1/2" tall resin pedestal with classic lines and antique white finish. Perfect as an indoor plant stand or display stand for your favorite piece of art. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Jack & Mary Leary
Value: $75.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Harrold Richard In-Home Design Consultation |
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| Update your interior with a 90 minute in-home design consultation with Harrold Richard Designs of Auburn, MA. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Harrold Richard Design
Value: $295.00 |
Category:
Home
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| The Studio Child Oil Painting |
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| The value of R. Jean Ballieres canvases is their capacity to strike both personal and universal chords, appealing to human emotion, memory, imagination and aesthetic feeling. This stunning oil linen canvas embraces all of Vallieres's concepts. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Jean Vallieres
Value: $3500.00 |
Category:
Home
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| 1 Hour In-Office Teeth Bleaching |
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| Brighten your smile with a one hour in office teeth bleaching by Dr. Elliot Berman of Comprehensive Dental Care, West Hartford, CT. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Comprehensive Dental Care
Value: $500.00 |
Category:
Health & Beauty
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| $500 Esquire Cleaners Day Cleaning Services |
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| $500 to Esquire Cleaners in West Hartford, CT to be used on any service-dry-cleaning, tailoring, furs, leather and suede. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Esquire Cleaners
Value: $500.00 |
Category:
Health & Beauty
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| 4 Benjamin Moore's Eco-Friendly Paint Gallons |
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| Pick the color and finish and update any room in your house with four gallons of Benjamin Moore's eco-friendly Aura Waterborne Interior Paint. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Maher's Paint & Wallpaper LLC
Value: $240.00 |
Category:
Home
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| $500 Becker's Gift Certificate |
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| Choose from thousands of beautiful pieces at Becker's Diamonds and Fine Jewlery with a $500 Gift Certificate. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Becker's Diamonds & FIne Jewelry
Value: $500.00 |
Category:
Jewelry
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| Family Adventure Weekend in Upstate New York |
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| Explore nature through 79 outrageous obstacles and challenges with giant zip lines, suspended cable bridges, swinging surprises, Tarzan jumps, nets and laddres with four passes to the Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course in Bolton Landing, NY. After your exhilirating adventure, relax with the breathtaking Adirondack scenery as the Upper Hudson River Railroad scenic train winds along the Hudson River to the picturesque train station at Riverside with four 2 hour ride passes. Spend two fun nights in a motel room stay at the Bolders Resort, nestled in New York State's Adirondack Mountains. The next day spend some time at the Fort William Henry Museum in Lake George, NY where four will take a tour by guides dressed in 18th Century military uniform and will explain the weapons and warfare of the period. A great family weekend! |
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Restrictions:
2 night stay at the Boulders Resort, Valid 2008 Season. Upper Hudson River Railroad Passes, not valid for special events. Passes to the Fort William Henry Museum, expire October 28, 2008.
Donor: Boulders, Hudson River, Adirondack Adv, W. Henry
Value: $604.00 |
Category:
Travel
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| Newport Getaway for Four |
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| Classic charm with a modern day appeak makes the Newport Blues Inn one of the most attractive Bed and Breakfasts in Newport. The Inn is perfectly situated within walking distance to all that Newport offers. You'll get two rooms for a two night stay so two couples can take in Newport's scenic views, historic landmarks, delicious restaurants and fabulous shopping. Also included is admission for four into the Newport Blues Cafe, recognized as a world premiere blues club presenting national acts. Also, receive two one-house passes to the Newport Mansions |
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Restrictions:
Expires May 3, 2009.
Donor: Preservation Society, Blue Fox Enterprises
Value: $725.00 |
Category:
Travel
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| Pink Rose Original Oil on Panel |
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| This brightly-colored still life oil painting by well-known Kent, CT artist, Leslie Levy will look beautiful in any room of your home. |
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Restrictions:
None.
Donor: Leslie Levy
Value: $450.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Take a Ride in a Hot Rod |
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| Take a ride back to the 50's in "Bad Karma" a 1955 Chevy Bel-Air with Corvette V-8 Engine/4 speed manual transmission car. To view the Bel Air, please visit the Valley Classic Wheels Car Club website at www.valleyclassicwheels.com. |
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Restrictions:
Room for 3 passengers
No seatbelts
Ride/Tour in vehicle limited to Northwest CT and/or 50 miles.
Expires 9/30/2009
Donor: J. Peter Rocco
Value: $150.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Wine tasting for six at McLaughlin Vineyards |
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| McLaughline Vineyards is a year-round farm located in beautiful Sandy Hook, CT dedicated to the production of quality wines in a natural environment. Taste the sweet whites and robust reds with a wine tasting for six. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: McLaughlin Vineyards
Value: $35.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Take a Ride in a Classic Car |
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| The Chevrolet Impala is often credited with starting the muscle car era. Born as Checrolet's top of the line model, the Impala quickly became the symbol for performance in the early sixties and introduced Chevrolet's signature "SS" brand of performance. Take a ride in an all-original 1964 Checrolet Impala sport Hardtop. To view the Impala, please visit the Valley Classic Wheels Car Club website at www.valleyclassicwheels.com. |
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Restrictions:
Room for 4 passengers
Only 2 front seatbelts
Ride/tour in vehicle limited to N.W. CT and/or 50 miles.
Expired 9/30/09
Donor: J. Peter Rocco
Value: $150.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| 60-90 Minute Sightseeing Flight |
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| Get a birdseye view of springtime in New England or the famous foliage with a 60-90 minute sightseeing flight for three in a Cessna 182. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Bill Hewett
Value: $300.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Wine tasting for six at Hopkins Vineyards |
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| Hopkins Vineyards has been making wine in Connecticut for over 25 years. Located in the scenic Litchfield Hills, they produce over eleven different varities of award winning wines. Visit Hopkins Vineyard with a wine tasting for six. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Hopkins Vineyard
Value: $30.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| One room Carrier Air Conditioner |
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| Stay cool on those hot summer days with a sleek one room Carrier Air Conditioner. |
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Restrictions:
Winner must complete form within 30 days of gala & Carrier will ship the air conditioner to the winners home.
Donor: Carrier Corporation
Value: $200.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Personalized Hand Knit Christmas Stocking |
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| What a great gift for a new addition to the family! Jackie will hand knit you a beautiful personalized Christmas stocking. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Jackie Downes
Value: $75.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Onyx Velvet Evening Shawl |
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| Onyx Velvet evening shawl will dress up any outfit while keeping you toasty warm. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Bill Blass New York
Value: $395.00 |
Category:
Health & Beauty
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| 7mm Sterling Silver Bead Bracelet |
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| This trendy Silpada 7mm sterling silver bead bracelet will dress up any outfit! |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Bryce Leavitt McGowan, Silpada Representative
Value: $49.00 |
Category:
Jewelry
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| Sterling Silver Textured Geometric Earrings |
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| These unique Silpada sterling silver textured gemoetric earrings will look great no matter what you wear! |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Bryce Leavitt McGowan, Silpada Representative
Value: $37.00 |
Category:
Jewelry
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| Vintage Bracelet |
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| Beautiful pink and peach vintage bracelet. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Petite Boutique
Value: $60.00 |
Category:
Jewelry
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| Two Boston College Football Tickets |
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| Two tickets to an ever popular Boston College football game at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA. |
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Restrictions:
Excludes Parents Weekend game on September 27, 2008 and Notre Dame game on November 8, 2008.
Donor: Jim & Jeanne Ward
Value: $74.00 |
Category:
Sports
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| Farmington Valley Raquet Club Tennis Party |
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| Throw a fun and unique party at the Farmington Valley Racquet Club in Simsbusy, CT with a tennis party! |
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Restrictions:
May reserve 2-8 courts
Party must be held from 8-12pm
Donor: Farmington Valley Racquet Club
Value: $300.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Hand Signed Wine Print |
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| Add a touch of Italy to any room with this hand signed wine print by Harvey Edwards. Print size is 22" x 28" on 100lb cover weight vellum archival paper. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Harvey Edwards Studio
Value: $350.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Stay Motivated While You Train! |
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| You'll be sure to reach your personal fitness goals with a one year membership to the Fitness Clinic, health club and gym of West Hartford, CT. Conveniently located on Farmington Avenue. While you work out, listen to over 15,000 songs or over 20 hours of music and videos with a new 60 GB White Apple iPod. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: The Fitness Clinic, Pratt & Whitney
Value: $800.00 |
Category:
Health & Beauty
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| Liley Pond Photograph |
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| The serene colors of this Liley Pond will add relaxation to any room in your home. |
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Restrictions:
None currently listed.
Donor: Christiane O'Brien
Value: $175.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Presidential Suite Cocktail Reception for 12 |
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| Create a unique cocktail and Hors d'oeuvres reception for twelve in the Hilton Hartford Presidential Suite! Your guests will love the beautiful attention to detail as they sip cocktails while overlooking the night skyline. |
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Restrictions:
Expires December 31, 2008
Donor: Waterford Group Charitable Foundation
Value: $800.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Weekend Overnight at the Marriott Downtown |
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| Unwind in the rooftop indorr pool and whirlpool and relax for a night at the Marriott Downtown with a one night weekend stay. |
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Restrictions:
Expires November 3, 2008. Friday or Saturday night stay, based upon availability.
Donor: Waterford Group Charitable Foundation
Value: $159.00 |
Category:
Travel
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| New England Patriots Experience |
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| Cruise to a New England Patriots home game in a new 2008 Hummer with a 3 day rental as you cheer on the Patriots with 4 tickets to a 2008/2009 game. Seats are in section 218, row 16, seats 1-4. |
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Restrictions:
New England Patriots game to be determined.
Donor: Lawrence & Bill Shipman, Kenneth Crowley
Value: $800.00 |
Category:
Sports
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| UCONN Football Tailgating Package |
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| All you need to create the ultimate tailgating experience! Whether you need hot dogs and chips or steak and salads, pick-up the necessities for your tailgate with a $100 gift certificate to Geissler's Supermarkets. To complete this package you and 3 friends will see a UCONN home game vs. Hofstra in section 102, row 6, at approximately the 35 yard line. |
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Restrictions:
Game on Thursday, August 28, 2008.
Donor: BKM Total Office, Geissler's Supermarket
Value: $350.00 |
Category:
Sports
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| Rosedale Vineyards Tasting and Wine |
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| Relax for the day at Rosedale Vineyards in Simsbury, CT with a wine tasting for 4 and your choice of two bottles of unique wine from the vineyard. |
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Restrictions:
Call for a reservation for tasting, wine is made in late May.
Donor: Rosedale Vineyards
Value: $85.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Foursome at Shuttle Meadow Country Club |
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| This course puts shot accuracy at a premium! Shuttle Meadow is known for water hazards, flat fairways with doglegs, and fast greens. Take in a round of golf with carts and lunch for four at Shuttle Meadow Country Club, Kensington, CT. |
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Restrictions:
Expires October 31, 2008
Donor: Shuttle Meadow Country Club
Value: $450.00 |
Category:
Sports
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| A Night Out in Hartford |
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| Dine at some of Connecticut's hottest restaurants with a $200 Max Restaurant Gift Certificate. Try the fish at Max's Fish, fondue at Trumbull Kitchen, the filet at Max Downtown or the stone pies and pasta at Max Amore! After dinner be entertained with two tickets to Summer Stage 2008 at Hartford Stage! Choose from fantastic shows such as "Our Town", "The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore", "The Good Boy" and many more! Unwind after the show with a weekend overnight stay at the Marriott Hartford Downtown. |
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Restrictions:
Summer Stage Tickets expire Summer 2008.
Marriott Hartford Downtown expires November 3, 2008.
Friday or Saturday night stay, Based upon availability.
Donor: Hartford Stage, Waterford Group, Thomas Cadillac
Value: $461.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Personal Chef in Your Home for Eight |
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| Invite your friends to a gourmet mean for 8 people prepared in your home by a member of the personal Chef National Association and his staff. Includes hors d'oeuvres, soup, main course, side dishes and dessert! |
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Restrictions:
Alcohol not included.
Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Donor: Richard Levy
Value: Priceless |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Eric Carle Museum Family Membership |
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| The mission of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA is to inspire, especially in children and their families, an appreciation for and an understanding of the art of the picture book. Spend your days at the museum with a one-year family membership, good for unlimited admission for two adults and up to four children. |
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Restrictions:
None.
Donor: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Value: $65.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| 1 Case Longball Schilling 2006 Chardonnay |
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| Keep youre refirgerator stocked with a case of Longball Schilling Schardonnay- 2006 Chardonnay. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Yankee Spirits, Inc
Value: $72.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Trinity Barns Original Painting |
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| This beautiful 2007 "Trinity Barns" original painting of Enfield, CT will add warmth to any room of your home. The prismacolor on arches is 29" x 6.5" and framed with a 4" matting. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Red Stair Gallery, Don Munson
Value: $1,800.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Roseland Wine and Cottage Museum Passes |
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| A true Bordeaux blend if Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this bottle of Roseland Red wine is fruity and peppery with a hint of Hungarian oak. After you enjoy the wine, visit the Roseland Cottage Museum in Woodstock, CT with two tickets. Roseland Cottage has survived virtually unchanged, with its original Gothic furniture, embossed Lincrusta Walton wall coverings, and coral-pink exterior. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Taylor Brooke Winery
Value: $36.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Family Four-Pack of Fun |
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| Spend some quality time together when you visit some of the best museums and day trips in CT. Visit the Battleship Cove in Groton, CT with a family four pack of tickets. Spend some time at the fifth oldest children's museum in the nation, The Children's Museum in West Hartford, CT with four tickets. Your family is sure to have a blast at the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT with a family four pack of tickets. |
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Restrictions:
Family Four Pack to Battleship Cove and Beardsley Zoo expire December 31, 2008.
Donor: Beardsley Zoo, Battleship Cove, Children's Museum
Value: $116.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| White 60 GB Apple iPod |
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| Stay entertained through your whole day with a new 60 GB white Apple iPod. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Pratt & Whitney
Value: $300.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Norman Rockwell Framed Photo & Museum Passes |
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| Holding the world's largest and most significant collection of works by Norman Rockwell, including more than 700 paintings, drawings, studies, and an archive of more than 150,000 photographs, letters, and materials you and a guest are sure to have a blast with two passes to the museum. Also receive a framed picture of some of Norman Rockwell's most famous paintings. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: The Norman Rockwell Museum.
Value: $125.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| $50 Red Lion Inn Gift Certificate |
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| The Red Lion Inn has been welcoming travelers to the Berkshires for more than two centuries. Make a visit to the Red Lion Inn with a $50 gift certificate. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Red Lion Inn
Value: $50.00 |
Category:
Travel
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| 1 Week in Hilton Head South Carolina |
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| Spend a relaxing week in Hilton Head South Carolina at a two bedroom condo that sleeps eight in the SeaPines Plantation. This prime location in the middle of Harbor Town is sure to exceed even your highest expectations. Enjoy free golf for two daily as well as one round of golf for two on the famous Harbor Town Links course. Fly down to South Carolina with two airline tickets included with the trip. |
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Restrictions:
Trip dates: April 3-10, 2009
Must contact donor for more information.
Donor: Bill & Marian Hewett, Perfect Productions
Value: Priceless |
Category:
Travel
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| Family Portrait Session |
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| Enjoy a heirloom quality portrait of your family by Illustrative Photographer of the Year, Thomas Fallon, a winner of the Fuji Masterpeice Award. Thomas will create images for your selection in a one-hour location portrait session. You will also receive a 12 inch portrait of your choice. |
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Restrictions:
Expires November 3, 2008
Donor: Fallon Fine Art
Value: $495.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Family Portrait Session |
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| Thomas Fallon, Illustrative Photographer of the Year, will photograph your family on location and provide you with your choice of a 12 inch portrait that your family will treasure forever. |
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Restrictions:
Expired November 3, 2008.
Donor: Fallon Fine Art
Value: $495.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Fallon Fine Art Family Portrait Session |
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| Thomas Fallon, winner of the Fuji Masterpeice Award, will photograph your family on location and provide you with your choice of a 12 inch portrait. |
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Restrictions:
Expires November 3, 2008.
Donor: Fallon Fine Art
Value: $495.00 |
Category:
Home
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| Wine Tasting for 10 at Gouveia Vineyards |
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| Taste fabulous wines, relax with the stunning views and unwind with a tour and wine tasting for ten at the Gouveia Vineyards & Winery in Wallingford, CT. |
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Restrictions:
For Adults 21 and over.
Donor: Gouveia Vineyards & Winery
Value: $53.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Lunch & Spa Day |
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| Facials, Massages, Manicures, Pedicures, Hair Color...the possibilities are endless with a $100 Gift Certificate to Vision Salon & Spa. After your Spa session unwind with a freshly created lunch at Panera Bread with a $20 Gift Certificate. |
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Restrictions:
$20 Panera Bread Gift Certificate expires December 31, 2008.
Donor: Vision Salon & Spa, Panera Bread
Value: $120.00 |
Category:
Health & Beauty
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| A Night Of Laughs in Boston |
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| Fondue is a fun and interactive dining experience- and for more than three decades, The Melting Pot has defined the niche across the American dining scene. Visit The Melting Pot with a $50 gift certificate. After dinner prepare to laugh at the Comedy Connection in Boston's Faneuil Hall with two tickets to one of the longest-running comedy clubs in the country. |
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Restrictions:
The Melting Pot certificate must be used in Bedford MA or Farmingham MA restaurant.
Comedy Connection Tickets are valid Sunday through Wednesday, cannot be used during holidays/special events.
Donor: The Melting Pot, The Comedy Connection
Value: $80.00 |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Confetti! Personal Chef and Sommelier for 6 |
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| Imagine you and five of your friends in your own home, enjoying a six-course dinner, with wine, prepared and served by Peter Lemnotis, chef and owner of Confetti! Restaurant. Peter will meet with you to create your menu, and return on the night of the event. He will bring a Sommelier to discuss the fine wines that accompany each course. After dessert, your kitchen will be left spotless, and you will be left with memories of this special event. |
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Restrictions:
None
Donor: Confetti Restaurant
Value: Priceless |
Category:
Dining & Entertainment
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| Dinner for four at Seasons Buffet in Mohegan Sun |
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| Seasons Buffet in the Casino of the Earth offers endless dinner options for all tastebuds! Experience the Seasons Buffet with a gift certificate for four. |
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Restrictions:
None
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