arts and crafts or A Free and Responsible Search for Truth and Meaning: S101 Edna Hibel Prints Jane Larkin
Claim these beautiful prints by award-winning and world renowned artist Edna Hibel for yourself! Hibel’s art is the expression of her emotions, her spirit, and so becomes a philosophy which has an immediacy that communicates values and moralities beyond works. The prints will be in a protective cover.
S101a Peasant Print
Minimum bid $25.00
S101b Child Print
Minimum bid $40.00 S102 Something Spectacular for your Valentines! Katarina Bentley
Next Valentine's Day, be prepared to treat all your friends and sweethearts with one dozen original handcrafted Valentine cards from our own 8-year old Katarina Bentley Creations! Indulge the creative spirit of a child and set your own creativity free with this fun donation. Delivered to you two weeks prior to Valentine's Day 2010.
Minimum bid $10.00 S103 Whimsical yet Profound “Dove of Peace” Francis Fowler
Quotations of prominent persons remind us of the beauty of peace as the words create the form of a dove. Framed.
Minimum bid $6.00 S104 "Colonnades at the Thomas Center" Oil Painting Georgia Bertcher
Original 11” x 14” oil painting. Own a beautiful original work of art depicting an historic part of our beloved home town.
Minimum bid $50.00 S105 "Small Treasures from the Sea” Stoneware Original Paul and Doris Hargrave
Frank DiGangi, local ceramic artist from Hawthorne, comes to us through this generous donation. A simply beautiful stoneware original adorned with the gift of nature.
Minimum bid $18.00 S106 Kate Barnes Original Painting Grace Wagoner
Signed original painting by artist Kate Barnes. This piece was created in 1982 and depicts Florida's beloved Cranes. (This would make a lovely gift for one of our ministers ... just a suggestion!)
Minimum bid $50.00 S107 “The Pharie Exhales” Print Francis Fowler
Gorgeous print by Mac Stone.
Minimum bid $25.00 S108 "Coquina and other Delights” Paul and Doris Hargrave
This original collection is a reminder of the beauty of nature worth preserving all around us in our natural Florida.
Minimum bid $15.00 S109 Parrots Quilted Wall Hanging Lynne Capehart
Enjoy a handcrafted original gorgeous quilted wall hanging with Parrots. (A little birdie told me that a certain minister might like this as a gift from an appreciative member at the holiday season ... just saying ...).
Minimum bid $25.00 S110 Cuna Indian Mola Frances Fowler
This exquisite piece is made by the women of the Cuna Indians on the islands off the coast of Panama. Acquired in the 1970's and now available to you across space and time.
Minimum bid $40.00 S111 "Fossilized Shark Teeth Galore" Paul and Doris Hargrave
This treasure is an artful tribute to our ancient past and reminder of the riches of Florida.
Minimum bid $20.00 S112 "A Common Thread: Memorable Garments of Wonderful Women" Liz Stewart
Art comes in many forms and we are blessed with an author or more in our beloved community. Own this wonderful autographed book penned by our own Liz Stewart.
Minimum bid $12.00 S113 Robert Lambert Books Robert Lambert
This is art for adults only! Exciting accounts from Robert Lambert chronicling his travels in these five page-turning books.
Minimum bid $15.00 / each book S114 Walden CD Set Denis Whittaker
The Art of Sound in this unabridged Henry David Thoreau 16 CD set of Walden. Listen to the work that inspired Mahatma Ghandi.
Minimum bid $15.00 S115 Simply Elegant Copper Tub Treasure Phil Spears
This decorative copper tub sells elsewhere for over $160.00. The elegant and old fashioned cooper wash boiler is used today at picnics, for ice and drinks or for storing firewood, newspapers or magazines. Lucky for us Phil Spear has turned this treasure over to us!
Minimum bid $75.00 S116 Table Treasures Phil Spears
From the generosity of Phil Spear enjoy an Italian cloth of pure lambswool displaying your pewter and silver vessels. And a gorgeous set of brass candlesticks. These antiques might be priceless but we are asking only a minimum bid $40.00!! Wow!
Minimum bid $40.00 S117 Artisan Wooden Box Phil Spears
Amazing and generous donation of an artisan made original wooden box. Simply elegant and beautiful.
Minimum bid $10.00 S118 Artisan Raffia Basket Phil Spears
A natural beauty -- handmade and crafted with great care.
Minimum bid $10.00 S119 Erik and the Dandelion A first edition plate with a current value of $185.00 as priced on line. This is a beautiful keepsake and a great investment.
Minimum bid $20.00 S120 Two Larkin Original Satirical Drawings Jane Larkin
As you may well recall, Paul Larkin created the art at the front of our sanctuary and although he has passed on to the place all good Unitarians go, he is remembered and loved here at UUFG. His wife, Jane Larkin, has generously donated two of his works. Remember there will be no more of these made! This is your special opportunity to own a Paul Larkin original.
Minimum bid $30.00/each |
food and nature or Respect for the Interdependent Web of All Existence of Which We are a Part: S201 Fresh Citrus Bushel Ginny Bird
Fresh citrus fruit from her very own citrus trees! Locally grown and available in Dec 2009/Jan 2010. Buy locally!
Minimum bid $15.00 S202 Amazing Cake From the Buttery Sweet Bakery, Alachua, Florida
A delicious amazing cake, serves 8 to 10 guests. Buy it for your table – tonight! A value of $40.00.
Minimum bid $25.00 S203 Bimonthly Dessert Marilyn Roberts
Six, yes – six, baked to order cakes or pies! Enjoy a homemade creation every other month for a year. No preservatives, no fillers, just wholesome goodness baked by a genuine Unitarian. Wow!
Minimum bid $30.00 S204 "Gainesville Gold" Homemade Organic Marmalade Pete Turner
Two sets of four 8-oz jars. Local, organic made by a Unitarian ... really doesn't get any better does it?
Minimum bid $10.00/each set S205 Scrumptious Italian for Two Fresco Neighborhood Italian, 3117 SW 34th St., 377-3484
Dinner for two at Fresco Neighborhood Italian. Includes appetizers, entrees and desserts. Valued at $70.00.
Minimum bid $30.00 S206 Bimonthly Cookie Heaven Debby Jo Malickson
Treat yourself with homemade goodness: no preservatives, no fillers! Three dozen cookies delivered to you at UUFG on the first Sunday of the months of June, August, October, December and February. The first batch will be baked and ready the night of the auction ... ooh, I hope the winner will share!!
Minimum bid $20.00 S207 Covered Soup Tureen with Ladle Nancy Parkinson
This gorgeous soup tureen with lid and ladle is ready to hold yummy concoctions of your own making.
Minimum bid $25.00 S208 Weeding Freedom Lys Burden
A generous donation of six hours of her time to the weeding of your garden! Wow! The date and time is to be set by the winning bidder. If you are lucky she may even chat with you and regale you with her knowledge of nature and walkable communities. No pesticides!
Minimum bid $30.00 S209 Flowering Decorative Pot Vic and Martha Harrell
Enjoy a beautiful decorative pot of flowering plants for your patio, porch, or sunroom. Last year's was a stunning success!
Minimum bid $15.00 |
indulgences with a conscience or The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person and Respect for the Interdependent Web of Existence of Which We are a Part: S301 Earth-friendly Spa Treatment From Veda Salon & Spa, 1123 NW 76th Blvd.
Indulge your senses at Veda Salon, locally owned and operated by Rick and Daniel. Veda Salon uses only Aveda products known for their botanical purity and earth friendly practices, as well as social activism. So, support a local business (just down from Mother Earth on West Newberry Road) and support the earth and its people while doing something wonderful for yourself. Enjoy this value of $125.00!
Minimum bid $40.00 S302 One Hour Massage Irene LaBelle
Ah, the indulgence of a much deserved massage. This one-hour massage can be yours from Karen Murphy, LMT. Valued at well over $50.00.
Minimum bid $25.00 S303 Welcome to Spring! Basket Phil Spears, Vic and Martha Harrell, Anne Lambert, Lisa Alcala
Two hummingbird feeders from Phil Spear and a brand new barbeque set from the Harrells, and a patchwork kit for table placemats from Anne Lambert all contained in a beautiful basket from Lisa Alcala create the perfect pack to get you ready for spring outdoors!
Minimum bid $20.00 S304 Large Cuttings Vase Rosemarie Dinklage
Bring in your beautiful cuttings and display them with joy in this antique and artisan large cuttings vase.
Minimum bid $25.00 S305 Bushnell brand Binoculars Phil Spears
Enjoy the beauty of the natural world around you up close! Retails for $250 to $385. Wow what a deal!
Minimum bid $75.00 S306 Coach brand Bag Lisa Alcala
Need an adorable gift for someone special (or even yourself!)? This absolutely new and name brand beauty is valued at $50.
Minimum bid $20.00 S307 Freeset Tote Bag Mary El Duncan
Enjoy something beautiful – a blue Freeset tote bag with a whimsical daisy design. This jute bag would make a fun beach tote. The Freeset Company liberates women from prostitution in India.
Minimum bid $8.00 S308 Telescope with Car Mount Nathan Folland
Enjoy the natural beauty around you with this telescope and car window mount donated. This item will come in handy on all your outdoor adventures this spring.
Minimum bid $100.00 S309 Vintage UUF Tees Marilyn Roberts
Vintage, recycled and oh so cool! A collection of vintage UUF t-shirts (men's sizes L and XL, gently used). Value priceless!
Minimum bid $10.00 S310 Pax4U Hip Bag Kristin Stevens
Ergonomically designed, this medium two-toned pink Balance Bag is the hands-free way to keep essential work or play items close and free your back, shoulders and neck from daily strain. Valued at $75.00.
Minimum bid $15.00 |
time for a little self-improvement or The Goal of World Community with Peace, Liberty and Justice for All: S401 Insurance Policy Review Dan Glassman
If you listen to NPR, in the morning I know you have heard how "Rush and Glassman" are always a sponsor! Well, our very own Dan Glassman, attorney at law, has a deal for you! Evaluation of all your insurance policies! Wow, who would want to read through all that dry fine print but a lawyer!!? Homeowners, auto, disability, life, umbrella. Dan will evaluate it all and make sure you are up to date and covered. This is a tremendous service offered, so bid now!
Minimum bid $75.00 (top 10 bidders) S402 Professional Chess Coaching Llew Kohler
Ready to have your child coached to stardom! Llew has coached a local elementary schooler to finish 29th in the nation! Imagine what he can do for your kid!
S39a Individual one-hour session
Minimum bid $25.00/hour per child (5 individual sessions available)
S39b Group one-hour lesson for four children
Minimum bid $15.00/per child S403 How to be Web 2.0 Savvy Jeff Stevens
Just what the heck is Facebook, LinkedIn, and Flickr? What is Twitter and why would I want it? Jeff will share his knowledge of the current internet with you and answer your questions about social media, cloud computing, and more. Up to 4 people, 1-hour session.
Minimum bid $25.00 (4 available) S404 Tennis Lessons North Florida Tennis, Sandra Phillips
A generous donation from a local business: two hours of tennis lessons. Expires December 2009. A value of $100.00.
Minimum bid $30.00 S405 Personal Tutoring Liz Stewart
As a seasoned 35-year teaching veteran, UUFG’s own is offering to tutor or enrich your child's experience in reading, math, or writing. Give your child an enriching experience this summer! Two hours of tutoring.
Minimum bid $30.00 S406 Logo or Brochure Design Jeff & Kristin Stevens
2 weeks to Complete Assignment; Professional design for custom logo or tri-fold brochure – printing not included. Valued at over $500.00
Minimum bid $100.00 S407 Experiencing Some Technical Difficulties? Pete Runyan
Pete Runyan of the local business Plan R System Services, LLC has generously donated his IT skills to help you with your IT plans and problems.
S42a Two hours of consulting for a small business, a $200 value
Minimum bid $25.00
S42b Two hours of personal consulting, a $100 value
Minimum bid $15.00 S408 Airport Travel Vic and Martha Harrell
Two roundtrips to the Gainesville Airport ... date and time to be arranged with winning bidder.
Minimum bid $5.00 S409 Hitting a Sour Note? Piano Tuning by Dan Roberts
Turn your off-notes into a beautifully tuned piano!
Minimum bid $50.00 S410 Ladies Only! Jean Cook
Generously donated by our own Unitarian gynecologist, Jean Cook, a complete annual exam! It's never too soon to start taking care of yourself, and an apple a day won't do it! Date set by winning bidder.
Minimum bid $50.00 S411 Web Design Jeff & Kristin Stevens
Jeff and Kristin are offering their professional web design services especially for you – enjoy a custom-designed HTML/CSS website for your personal or business. Bid is for an up to 15-page website – a $1000 value!
Minimum bid $200.00 S412 Improve Your Tennis Game! Robin Whittaker
Robin played in the qualifying rounds of the French open. He has a gift for teaching and makes tennis a spiritual practice. It is a joy to watch him instruct tennis! Up to four players can be coached either individually or as a group.
Minimum bid $15.00/person per hour |
food and frolic L101 Bocce Ball and Beer Bev and Vicky Asbury Offered for your pleasure and leisure at the home of Bev and Vicky Asbury. A keg of Heineken and "summery" appetizers will make this Bocce event a classic. Event will take place in May or June of 2009 and is limited to 8 lucky winning bidders. Two teams of four to play a tournament of 3 games on the Bocce court with rules in effect. Suggested starting bid $15.00/person L102 Croquet and Cocktails David Etherington and Jeff Dunn Save the date now! Sunday, October 11th, 4 to 7 pm. Simply fabulous is the best way to describe this event! You will be treated to never ending champagne or mimosas as you compete English style with mallet in hand on the scenic west lawn of Bay Laurel, the stunning estate of David Etherington and Jeff Dunn. Following the competition will be a buffet on the veranda. Suggested starting bid $20.00/person |
food and the arts L201 A Matinee of Poetry and Music Joan McIntosh and Hennie Monkhorst Dalton Entertainment followed by a fulsome tea. Hennie will perform classical piano pieces and lend her vocal talents. Joan will read her own marvelous poetry, including some of her newest poems. Join us for this one-time event at the Dalton home on October 11th, 2009 at 3 pm. Limited to 20 people. Suggested starting bid $15.00/person L202 Sweet Music with Sweet Desserts Ruth Lewis and Joyce Dewsbury Enjoy a harpsichord concert by our own Minister of Music in an intimate living room setting, accompanied by homemade desserts. This event will take place on Saturday, September 19th at 7 pm and is limited to 20 lucky winners. Suggested starting bid $15.00/person |
time for some meditation L301 Handmade Meditation Chair Bob Kendall Be the lucky winner of this very special offering from our own woodworking master. This is a work of art as well as a lovely piece of furniture which will be treasured for years to come! Suggested starting bid $200.00 |
food and fellowship L401 Dinner with Chris and Mary Chris and Mary Margaret Andrew Enjoy a meal of Chris Andrew's delectable, tender smoked Cornish Game Hens, accompanied by Mary Margaret's special wild/brown rice mushroom pilaf, fresh in-season vegetables, salad and home-baked bread. Wine and decadent dessert involving chocolate included! Date to be set by winning bidders. Limited to 8 people. Suggested starting bid $25.00/person L402 A Tapas Dinner Lisa Alcala and Caleb Gordon Mark Saturday, September 12th, 2009 on your calendar for wine and endless courses of Spanish finger food. Yes, Lisa has lived in Spain, speaks Spanish and has Spanish ancestry! This is not to be missed! Limited to 10 lucky winning bidders. Suggested starting bid $25.00/person L403 Belgian Beer Dinner Kate Walker Belgium is the country where the best of Germanic and French cuisines intersect. It is also the country where over 300 distinct varieties of beer are brewed. Each of the five courses in this festive dinner is designed for and accompanied by a different Belgian beer. The meal culminates with Leonidas fresh-cream chocolates airlifted in from Brussels. This dinner is limited to a seating of 8 people with date to be set by winning bidders. Suggested starting bid $50.00 L404 Food and Wine Tasting Anne West-Valle and Maria Ohrn Bentley One night only – Saturday, November 4th, 2009. Gathering starts at 6pm. Savor the unique food stylings of Anne West-Valle as she creates magic in the kitchen. These delectable food tastings are paired with wines carefully chosen by Maria Ohrn Bentley to complement each dish. Come relax with friends in the Bentley home and make your taste buds happy! Seating is limited to 12 guests. Suggested starting bid $30.00/person L405 Tex Mex John Gerber Enjoy a delicious meal with friends at the home of John Gerber, this is Tex Mex style cuisine, Ole'! Date to be set by winning bidders. Seating for up to 8 lucky winning bidders. Suggested starting bid $10.00/person L406 Be the Hostess with the Mostest! Lisa Elgerd Parker The best deal ever! Lisa Elgerd Parker helps you look good by delivering an entire lasagna dinner to you, enough to feel 10 people! Complete with garlic bread, huge salad full of goodies like pine nuts and goat cheese. Three bottles of red wine are also included! Date to be set by the one lucky winning bidder. Suggested starting bid $50.00 |
go play outside! L501 Beginning Bird-Watching and Brunch Ralph Bowden and Carol Willis This pair will take you to some of the top bird watching sites in the Gainesville area, followed by brunch. BYOB (bring your own binoculars). Spring or Fall, date to be set by winning bidders. Limited to 8 participants. Suggested starting bid $15.00/person; Can repeat. L502 Santa Fe River Half-day Guided Canoe Trip Carolyn & Steve Baker Two persons per canoe and all equipment provided. Date to be set by winning bidders. Each trip 6 persons, or more if have own canoe. Suggested starting bid $15.00/person; Can repeat. L503 Alachua County's Birding Hot Spots Caleb Gordon, PhD Ornithologist Experienced birders are sort of like a cross between naturalists and taxi drivers. They are constantly honing their skills of bird observation and identification, but they also know every back street, every vacant lot, every mud puddle in a farm field that sometimes gets shorebirds, and the best little forest patches that attract migrants in the areas that they bird frequently. We will cover both of these skill sets on this full day excursion dedicated to exploring Alachua County's secret, and not-so-secret birding spots. Guided birding day for up to 5 people. Date TBD by winning bidders and guide. Suggested starting bid $35.00/person L504 Guided Kayaking Sandy Cosgrove Kayak on local rivers with an expert guide! Sandy Cosgrove has 40 years of experience and will guide you on the local river of your choice. Suggested starting bid $40.00 |
and now for something
completely different! L601 Frolic at the Farm! Zia Terhune Wallow with the pigs, doodle-do with roosters, and trot with the turkeys. The morning will include a tour and then a fun project like baling hay, help with feeding, egg gathering and more. The farm is Rooterville, a sanctuary for rescued farm animals in Archer. We'll finish up with lunch. Suggested starting bid $25.00/per adult/child pair L602 It's a Clown Party! Diana Holten One hour of balloons, face painting and magic held at your own venue! Package for up to 15 children. Last date to use 3/31/2010. Suggested starting bid $75.00 L603 Cheater, Chatter and Bridge! Revv. LoraKim Joyner and Meredith Garmon An evening of cards and you don't even need to know a thing about Bridge. Come laugh, enjoy snacks, and hear the ministers wax eloquently on the theology of bridge. Must have an even number of people, no maximum, minimum 6 folks. Suggested starting bid $10.00/person L604 Bagel Bonanza From The Bagel Bakery An amazing offering by another local business – a dozen bagels a week for a full year!! Go all in, or join with other UUFGers and share this bounty. Valued at $520! Suggested starting bid $300.00 |
continuing education L701 Paper Marbling Workshop Deborah McEdward Learn the history and technique of the ancient art of paper marbling. After a step by step demonstration, participants will each make several marbled papers. Examples will be shown of how the paper can be used and enjoyed. This activity is suitable for children over 6 years old, accompanied by an adult. Saturday, June 13th 10 to noon at Deborah McEdward's home. Wear old clothes (perhaps like the ones above?). Limited to 8 participants. Suggested starting bid $10.00/person L702 Preserve Nature’s Bounty! Cindy Capehart Donating her time and talent, Cindy will teach you how put up produce in jars. A practical hands-on lesson in making blueberry jam and information on how to get started can all be yours. Did I mention all supplies are included!! Date is set for June 27th, 2009, from 10 am to noon in the UUFG kitchen. Limited to 14 lucky bidders. Yummy! Suggested starting bid $10.00/person
L703 Making Liquers by Infusion Tom Mareci and Deborah McEdward Twelve lucky participants will learn about making liqueurs by infusion on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 from 7 to 9 pm. An overview of the infusion process and the history of cocktails will be given by Thomas Mareci, Ph.D. – a distinguished scientist and mixologist. The infusion process will be demonstrated by Deborah McEdward. B.S. – an accomplished scientist, as well as an expert mixologist. Participants will be able to sample 8 types of infusions and recipes will be provided for a variety of infusions and several cocktails. Each participant will make 2 pints of infusions to bring home. The evening will end with a sampling of a variety of mixed drinks, made from infusions, accompanied by finger foods (participants will also be encouraged to bring finger foods to share). Due to the cost of ingredients, (and the participants each receiving 2 pints of liqueurs), there is a minimum opening bid. Minimum starting bid $25/person |
shore excursions L801 Escape to St. Augustine Jean Cook and Jay Whitehead Enjoy their beach retreat for your own special get away. Oceanfront 3/2 condo at St Augustine beach (Colony Reef Club). You have access to a large pool, sun deck and hot tub in the commons area, and gorgeous beach front! (Note: in years past, 5 women have stayed here quite comfortably!) A $90.00 cleaning fee is also required. Dates to be arranged with winning bidders. Suggested starting bid $150.00 L802 Serene Mountain Retreat! Chris and Mary Margaret Andrew A mountain cabin bed and breakfast near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. View Mt. Zinkle from the deck, hike the forest trails, fish in near-by trout streams and either watch the local rodeo at night or attend the "Strings in the Mountains” concerts. Sleeps four to six in two bedrooms and a sleeper couch. Dates are negotiable and the suggested starting bid is 30 hours of volunteer time. That's right. You don't spend a dime, just bid the number of hours you pledge to volunteer during the next year and the highest bidder gets the cabin! Suggested starting bid: 30 hours of volunteer time! L803 Micanopy Museum Walking Tour Al Tweedy Take a walking tour of the oldest inland town in Florida with a docent from the Micanopy Historical Museum. Enjoy complimentary coffee at Coffee and Cream, find out where to see the town's most famous ghost (if she shows herself), where the film "Doc Hollywood" was filmed, see where the advice "Life is short, eat desert first" is posted (you might be surprised!), visit the new Indian mound park, see where the railroad ran, where Florida Southern College originated, plus enjoy a tour of the Micanopy Historical Museum and also birds and nature as we walk. Date: Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 to ?. Limited to 6 people; wear comfortable shoes and cool clothing. Suggested starting bid $ 15.00/person |
a time to worship And the Grand Finale: Have you ever wanted to tell the ministers what to say? Well, now is your chance!! L901 A Sermon with Topic of your Choosing Rev. Meredith Garmon Value: Priceless! Suggested starting bid $100.00 L902 A Sermon with Topic of your Choosing Rev. LoraKim Joyner Value: Priceless! Suggested starting bid $100.00 |
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