Action Auction
Items for Bid
to benefit Magnolia United Church of Christ. Bid sheets will be out on Sundays, or call Marilee to place a bid!
Mt. Rainier Adventure
A day of hiking at Mt. Rainier National Park with experienced
hikers George and Sue Olson. Includes a hike tailored to you on
a mutually convenient day, auto transportation for two, park entry
fee, and picnic lunch.Winning bidder is welcome to invite more
guests, but offer does not include their transportation. (Party
limit of 8, including George and Sue.) Minimum bid: $20.
Buy-it-Now price: $300.
Russian Dinner
A formal four-course Russian dinner (appetizers, soup, main course,
and dessert), for 5-7 people. Served by Rachel Fleet at the winning
bidder's home. A seasonal menu, subject to the winning bidder's
preferences (even vegetarian, but not vegan). Choose between Rachel
providing wine with dinner or having a few rounds of traditional
Russian vodka toasts with the appetizers. Guests will learn some
simple Russian conversation relating to the food and being at
table. A booklet of recipes from the dinner. Minimum bid:
$20 per person. Buy-it-Now price: $350.
Bread or Pies from Cathy and Dick
Choose either 4 loaves of home-made whole-grain bread or two fruit
pies, lovingly made by Cathy Barker and Dick Weaver. Value $12.
Minimum bid: none. Buy-it-Now price: $50.
Art Lesson
One two-hour art lesson in either drawing or painting, with artist
Scott Ward. Value $80.00. Minimum bid: $20. Buy-it-Now
price: $250.
Tour Delridge Community of Seattle
(eastern half of West Seattle) with Bruce McClean and his mother,
a 55-year resident and community activist. This three-hour tour
for up to three people includes: Seattle's largest continuous
green-belt; Longfellow Creek (a recovering urban waterway); Youngstown
Cultural Center; West Seattle Youth and Family Service Center;
Delridge Community Center; Seattle Public Library with its low-income
housing building; south Seattle Community College; Puget Ridge
Arboretum; the best and largest Chinese gardens in North America,
now under construction; Kraft Place subsidized housing, other
subsidized housing and a food-bank building; Myrtle Street Park;
Westcrest Park with the Seattle Police Dept. horse stables; White
Center; West Marginal Way/Duwamish River and heavy industry; Pigeon
Point Heritage Tree, and more.
She says the feeling of the neighborhood includes the pride of
doing, and living with working people of many colors and races.
As the community gentrifies, she wonders if they can maintain
the unusual legacy of such diversity. See it before it's gone
through the eyes of a long-time resident who loves her neighborhood.
Saturday or Sunday works best, and the McLeans suggest 10 AM to
1 PM. Tour includes lunch under the Heritage Tree and within the
surrounding gardens. Maximum of 3 people. Minimum bid:
$30 per person. Buy-it-Now price: $300.
Two nights at the Greaves family vacation home on Whidbey
Island
(Located on the east side of Holmes Harbor, above the beach, with
steps to the beach.) 3 bedrooms, up to six people, available by
scheduling with the family. See pictures. Minimum bid:
$500. Buy-it-Now price: $1000.
Child care with Liz Roach and Marlys Seeman
An evening or other time at the mutual convenience of you and these sponsors. How about a "Mom's night out" for a group, or a chance to getaway for just the two adults in the family? Value: Priceless! Minimum bid: $30Buy-it-Now price: $150.
Take Care of Your Feet
One initial biomechanical foot and ankle exam AND fabrication
of custom orthotics! Donated by Kristi and Dr. William Warnekros,
DPM. Value: $700. Minimum bid: $150. Buy-it-Now price:
$300.
Baby Quilt
Created by Ruth Beckett, with consultation on the design. Value:
$300. Minimum bid: $100. Buy-it-Now price: $300.
One-hour massage
You’ve meant to get a massage for ages. Now’s your chance and
you can help support the church at the same time. Full hour of
massage in Lindsay Butler’s comfortable studio in Magnolia village.
The session will be tailored to your needs, whether you’ve been
working out, gardening or just need to tune out and relax. Travel
a long distance to attend church? Lindsay is willing to make your
appointment on a mutually agreeable Sunday after the service.
Lindsay Butler, 298-9938. Value: $60.
Foot Massage and Reflexology Session
Your “dogs” are tired, aren’t they? This one-hour foot massage
and reflexology session can take place in your local home or in
Lindsay’s Magnolia studio. Refresh your entire body by getting
your feet rubbed by a trained professional. Lindsay Butler, 298-9938.
Value: $60 in studio; $100 in home.
Party Time
Two hours of piano background music for social occasions (oldies, Broadway, light classic) with Phil Konkel. Expires Nov. 2009. Min bid: $50. Buy-it-now price: $300.
