Live Auction Preview 14TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA BENEFITING NOVEMBER 3, 2018 SILVER REEF CASINO PRESENTED BY
1. Cocktails Now and Later Enjoy Now: Your choice of classic cocktails of delivered to your table! Cocktail choices: Lemon Drop, Cosmo, Gin or Vodka Martini, Manhattan, Gimlet, or Daiquiri. Enjoy Later: A classic cocktail party for up to 12, hosted by DVSAS Executive Director, Karen Burke at your home or hers. Donated by Karen Burke Value: $400 2. Lottery Ticket Bouquet Did you lose out on the mega millions jackpot? Are you itching to win? You could win big money with this lottery ticket bouquet! Donated by Friends of DVSAS Value: $400
3. Chrysalis Inn & Spa Package Get away from it all with a $300 gift certificate to Chrysalis Spa, $200 gift certificate to Honey Salon, and a basket full of romance! Basket includes: sparkling wine, champagne flutes, tea, candles, a gorgeous table runner, napkins and napkin holders, body care items and much more! Donated by Lynette Ziegler Value: $700 4. Handmade Artisan Coffee Table Spruce up your living room with this one of a kind artisan coffee table. This beautiful gem was handcrafted out of reclaimed wood and a vintage door. Donated by Megan Smith Value: $450
5. Party Like a Kid Take the fuss and planning out of throwing a party so you can just enjoy the fun! This package includes a hot dog stand, gourmet hot dogs prepared by a chef, and a licensed server. You also get dessert, beer, and party supplies for up to 20 guests at the Whatcom County location of your choice! Donated by Chow Gourmet Hotdogs Value: $1000 6. Yard Makeover with Big Kid Toys Give your home and yard a new look. This package includes five yards of topsoil or bark delivered, an excavator rental, a handyman for eight hours and a $200 Home Depot gift card. All you have to bring are the ideas. Donated by Brent Rents, Growsource, & Tom Weeks Value: $1115
7. Wild Buffalo for a Year Get out and enjoy the local music scene EVERY month. The owners of Wild Buffalo will put you and a plus one on the list for your choice of show once a month. New this year, enjoy a dinner before each show! Gift cards from various local restaurants are included. Donated by Wild Buffalo & Friends of DVSAS Value: $1000 8. Mt. Baker Trip for Four Enjoy the splendor of winter in the Mt. Baker National Forest with at a beautiful condo in Glacier, WA, and 4 lift tickets for the Mt. Baker Ski Area. Offer good for two weekends (Friday-Sunday) or seven continuous nights. Donated by Geraldine and Christoph Reitz & Mt. Baker Ski Area Value: $1300
9. Instant Wine Cellar Do you love wine but don t want to have to pick it all out? Are you jealous of other s overflowing wine collections? Have you ever dreamed of having your own wine cellar? Take home this freestanding wine cellar with 30 bottles of wine and impress your guests at your next gathering. Donated by ACS, Inc Value: $1000 10. 7-Night Mexico Resort Getaway Enjoy luxurious accommodations, endless pools, world-class restaurants, activities for all ages, and a staff that caters to your every need for seven nights at one of the following destinations: Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Penasco, and Cancun-Riviera Maya. Restrictions: Good for 2 adults and 2 children. Not an All-Inclusive Resort Offering, Airfare not included. Donated by Friends of DVSAS Value: $4550
11. VW Camping Weekend Back by popular demand! Enjoy a camping weekend in Executive Director Karen Burke s restored 1986 pop-up Westfalia Weekender Camper Van. Sleeps 4, seats 5, pets are welcome! Manual transmission and it includes a cooler of beer and use of camping equipment. Donated by Karen Burke & Paula French Value: Priceless! 12. A Day in the San Juans Enjoy a guided boat trip around the San Juan Islands for you and three friends on the Tiburon, a 2001 Osprey Pilothouse. The trip can be customized for your desires: sight-seeing, wildlife viewing, ports-of-call, and more! Onboard food and beverages are included. That s not all! Top off the perfect day with dinner at one of Anthony s Restaurants. Donated by Pete Dworkin Value: $1200
13. Guided Mountain Bike Tour for 4 Take three friends along to enjoy a full day on the Bellingham trails with professional rider and certified coach, Spencer Paxson. Enjoy a mountain bike rental from the Kona Bike Shop. The day includes pre-ride bike set-up, a route customized to your goals and abilities, and on-trail skill and training instruction. Donated by Spencer Paxson, Elliott Sherburne, & Kona Bikes Value: $1000 14. Seven-Day Cruise for Two Sail away on a seven-day Caribbean or Mexico cruise with state room accommodations for two! Destination options include: Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Guatemala, Honduras, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Puerta Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan. Restrictions: On-board charges and taxes not included. No expiration! Donated by Holland America Cruise Line Value: $1000
15. Whidbey Island Getaway for Six Enjoy a weekend getaway for six at a waterfront cabin on Whidbey Island. From this 3 bedroom cabin, take in the sweeping views of the Puget Sound, curl up on the porch, or watch wildlife over the beautiful landscape. Tastefully designed with enough room for three couples, take a long weekend to get away from it all! Dinner and kayak rentals included. Donated by Andy Clay Value: $1500 16. South Africa Photo Safari Two people will enjoy six days, six nights of luxurious accommodations at Zulu Nyala Safari Game Lodge, located in one of the richest wildlife conservation regions in Africa. Includes three delicious meals per day, as well as two wildlife viewing activities per day guided by professional game rangers in open viewing vehicles. Restrictions: Expires November 2020 and does not include airfare or gratuities. Donated by Daniel & Mary North Value: $5500
18. 99 Bottles of Beer These 99 bottles and cans of beer are the perfect addition to your cellar. Each one has been handselected and curated for its unique qualities and will introduce you to styles that you may not have previously experienced. Whether you re an aficionado or want to stretch your palate and try some new beers, this is the package for you! Donated by Jono Manion Value: $550 19. Weekend on San Juan Island Head to San Juan Island for the fall weekend adventure of a lifetime. This trip for 2 includes a day with San Juan Zip Lines. Soar through the trees (and over a lake) as you experience the 8 lines they have to offer. Careen from the treetops and take in the beautiful PNW scenery. Then head to downtown Friday Harbor to grab some dinner and top the day off with a cozy stay at Snug Harbor Resort. Restrictions: Excludes June 1-Sept 30, 2019. Donated by San Juan Ziplining & Snug Harbor Resort Value: $550
20. Flo s Famous Rib Dinner Let Bellingham Police Department s Deputy Chief Flo Simon make you a smokin rib dinner at your home. This famous, sought after dinner includes lip-smackin ribs, beans, potato salad, and dessert for up to 8 people. Enjoy this catered meal for a private dinner, family reunion, or summer get together. Restrictions: Must be redeemed in Whatcom County. Donated by Flo Simon Value: Priceless 21. Pack Up and Go Do you spend weeks dreaming of weekend getaways? Love traveling but loathe planning? Let Pack up and Go plan your next trip. The only catch? Your destination is a surprise! Pack Up + Go plans 3-day weekend trips around the United States. All you have to do is tell them your budget and fill out a quick survey. They ll take care of your travel + accommodation arrangements - all while keeping your destination a surprise. Donated by Friends of DVSAS Value: $750
22. Crabulous Meal Do you love fresh crab but hate the time it takes to set the traps, gut, clean and cook them? With this package you can enjoy 30 PNW crabs without the hassle. Get 30 crabs, caught the same day, gutted, cooked, and delivered to you! Restrictions: Will deliver between July 15-September 2019 Donated by Keith & Jodi Wallace Value: $500 23. 12th Man Fan Package Watch your Seattle Seahawks take on the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC Monday-Night matchup on 12/10/18. Along with three tickets to the game, this package include a tailgating starter kit, and overnight hotel close to the stadium. Make some noise and show your 12-man spirit with this ultimate fan package. Seat location: Section 109, Row HH, Seats 10-12 Donated by Jessica & Jason Heck Value: $650