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Live Auction 41 1000 "B" Your Best! The students in Trista and Lorrie’s class have been working on grammar all year, inspiring this “B”eautiful creation! The students began their studies with nouns – what is a noun? A name of things! What are adjectives? A way to describe the nouns (things). What are adjectives that can describe a person? Happy, sad, helpful, friendly, etc. After careful thought and reflection, each student found the perfect word to describe the person we should all inspire to “B”.
Every child watercolored paper from which they made “B”s, colorful flourishes, and designs of their choosing. The students embossed their background papers with dots, stripes, swirls and then hand wrote their exceptional adjectives. Facilities Manager Gerard, and Trista’s hubby (now Montessori dad to Fynn!), Josh , pulled it all together by working with the children to design this custom wall collage. You will “B” happy to have this hanging in your home! Donated By: Trista and Lorrie's Class Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
1001 Seasons of Life The children in Ashley and Kim's class have incorporated many aspects of their learning into this "Seasons of Life" masterpiece! This stunning display follows a year in the life of an apple tree -- with a tree created for each season. The children applied their knowledge of the parts of the tree, study of the botany cabinet (different leaf shapes) and gained a better understanding of the visual changes that occur each season (particularly in New England). Therefore, this project became an organic culmination of the classroom materials and curriculum. In addition to the foundation of this process, we have also placed importance and focus on our school's 50th Anniversary. In three pictures, the children have carefully printed fifty leaves on (or around!) each tree, and included fifty snowflakes in the winter scene (that's a lot of counting!) This is a mixed-media project that has allowed the children to explore and refine many different art mediums. Donated By: Ashley and Kim's Class Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
Page1 Live Auction Closes at 09:00 PM 1002 Blue Sky Studio Tour Have you ever wanted to know how your favorite animated films are made? Then come for an exclusive tour behind the scenes of a Hollywood film animation studio located right here in Fairfield county.
Come visit 20th Century Fox's Blue Sky Studios -- creators of the Ice Age movies, Horton Hears a Who, Epic, Rio, and more -- with Character Technical Director Ian Etra (Montessori dad to Cyrus and Duncan). You'll see firsthand everything that goes into making a feature-length computer animated film -- from paper sketches and sculptures of character designs, to storyboarding, modeling, set design, lighting and animation.
Check out animation artists in their natural habitats, from action-figure filled cubicles to over-the-top custom-built movie set (and movie theater) replicas. You'll get to see unreleased artwork and shots in progress that will never be available to the general public, from our most recent Rio 2 (2014), as well as our upcoming features Peanuts (2015), Ice Age 5 (2016) and more. There's also a gallery of original artwork from Charles Schultz, wacky caricatures drawn by Blue Sky artists (usually of other Blue Sky artists), and more!
This custom-designed tour will satisfy your individual curiosity of the process of animating a movie. Jump on to a computer and pick a character to move around on screen, or see one of your favorite scenes built up layer-by-layer. We'll focus on your favorite movies and characters to organize your behind- the-scenes tour for you! And all auction winners will take home a special gift bag to remember their visit. All ages are welcome. A parent will need to accompany children under age ten, with a maximum of six participants total. Date and time to be determined with auction winner, with two weeks notice please, no later than December 1, 2014. Donated By: The Etra Family, Blue Sky Studios Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
1003 Everything Old is New Again Fifty years of The Montessori School. Today, we give you fifty antique wooden spindles. Some years ago, our late beloved Primary Directress Kristen Ruth and her students offered something similar to our Auction. Today, we offer our Elementary version in honor of Kristen and with Love. When Karin Salzmann became the Head of our beloved school nearly 50 years ago, she gifted our school with the logo of the sun. Today, we arrange our spindles in the shape of the sun in honor of Karin and with Love. The students of Elizabeth and Vicki's class wound embroidery floss that was hand- dyed in Paraguay onto these antique wooden spindles that still show the remnants of the first dyes that were applied to them. They've been arranged to represent the Montessori Color Wheel. The many colors of Us. Woven together. Everything Old Is New Again. Donated By: Elizabeth and Vicki's Class Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
Page2 Live Auction Closes at 09:00 PM 1004 50th Birthday Wishes with Heart Who doesn't know -- and love -- "The Hungry Caterpillar" or "The Very Busy Spider"? Read throughout the year in Heather and Fabi's class, these Eric Carle classic books inspired the students to create their own colorful papers, on which they traced their hands and cut out the silhouettes. From the same handcrafted papers, the students also lovingly made hearts, free-form, no two alike! How many ways are there to make a heart? Endless, apparently! Together, the hearts were assembled into a collage on a 54" x 20" wood panel, custom built by our own Facilities Manager (and master woodworker) Gerard Bisceglie. The children enjoyed inspiration from this mini-art workshop led by our former Art Specialist and Design Guru (and alum mom!) Marissa Ferguson. Donated By: Heather and Fabi's Class Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
Page3 Live Auction Closes at 09:00 PM 1005 Ericsson Barn at Milo Vineyards Escape to Upstate New York to the fabulous Finger Lakes region where you can relax and unwind. This fabulous 5000 square foot home constructed with reclaimed wood from an antique barn is nestled on 30 private acres of land, surrounded by a vineyard and overlooking Keuka Lake. The 19th century barn-frame is exposed in its entirety in the main area of the house, with walls lined in cypress and floorboards made from the barn’s original hemlock siding. The home features a full chef’s kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths and can sleep up to 14. Perfect for a family reunion, or for two or three families to share! Each bedroom has a queen-sized bed, with additional queen-sized sofa beds in two rooms plus a loft with two twin beds.
Keuka Lake…Heart of the Wine Country, Cradle of Aviation, Grande Dame of the Finger Lakes – however you describe it, the Lady of the Lakes is a top destination in the Finger Lakes Region. Wine making has shaped the region and endless vistas unfold from vine clad hills. From casual to gourmet, dining by land or water, you won’t have to travel far for a memorable meal. Quaint shops in the Villages of Penn Yan and Hammondsport offer souvenirs, gifts and fine arts. Or take the road less traveled to find that perfect antique. And if you crave a bit more action, you’ll always find something happening at the Lake. Scheduled events range from arts and craft shows, wine and food extravaganzas to Native American celebrations.
Ericsson Barn is located two miles south of the Village of Penn Yan at the northernmost tip of Keuka Lake, which is 20 miles long and 187 feet at its deepest point, perfect for boating, swimming and fishing. Nearby Morgan Marine offers daily watercraft rentals, ranging from Ski Boats, Sailboats, Pedal Boats to Stand Up Paddleboards. The home is conveniently located near the Penn Yan airport, or approximately five hours’ drive from Fairfield County. From its humble barnyard roots to its world-class vineyards – Ericsson Barn offers a little something for everyone! Available for a one week stay between June 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015. (Excluding week of June 21, 2014). Winning bidder to arrange with donor at least three weeks in advance. Donated By: Charly Cui Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
Page4 Live Auction Closes at 09:00 PM 1006 50 Flags for 50 States Did you know that in Indiana, baths may not be taken between the months of October and March? And in Connecticut, the police can stop you for biking over 65 mph? And in Ohio (Lynn’s home state), it’s against the law to get a fish drunk?! The students of Meaghan and Lynn’s Lower Elementary class have been earnestly studying the flags of the United States, learning the likes of these tidbits of trivia and history.
Starting with geography by learning each state on the map, they then learned the “50 States” song under the tutelage of Upper El students. Using the Montessori Flags, as well as the flag card work, the students traced each flag and collaboratively detailed and colored every flag – a fine group effort of fine motor coordination practice! Arranged in alphabetical order, this framed masterpiece is a great example of how fun 50 can be! Donated By: Meaghan and Lynn's Class Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
1007 TingaTinga Tanzania The Middle School Eighth Year students are proud to offer a TingaTinga painting to the auction. It was created on site during their March service project in East Africa under the guidance of a TingaTinga master. The students learned how simplicity and the use of bright colors are the most important components in this process, and how some of the most common sights in village life are usually depicted in TingaTinga. The painting on canvas includes bomas, goats and the Kilimanjaro mountains. In the words of the students: "Every time we look at it, we can almost hear and smell the incredible sights and great beauty of East Africa!" The piece is framed in a shadow box with beads that the students strung together by hand, ready for you to bring a bit of Africa home. Donated By: The Eighth Year Students Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
1008 The Lion King…and Backstage! Hakuna Matata, this show is for you! Nearly 15 years on Broadway, this has become a Disney childhood classic. Even if you’ve seen this spectacle of pageantry and depth of poignancy, you will never have seen it like this because after the show you'll have a private backstage tour with cast member Chondra Profit. Raise your paddle high -- because $100 buys a raffle ticket for a chance at 4 tickets to this singular experience for you and your family. Donated By: Kamal Deol and Sandeep Singh, Pilin and Patrick Giddings, Andrea and Patrick O'Meara, Chondra Profit Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
Page5 Live Auction Closes at 09:00 PM 1009 Samwise, Faithful Friend The students in Jennie and Erin's class have found a steadfast friend in Samwise the Bunny. In his early years, like his namesake in the Lord of the Rings, Samwise had never before ventured far from the immediate area where he lived (the Redding home of Joel and Eden Werring!) But after spending a year as "commuter" pet for the class, the adorable dwarf rabbit took up residence and now spends his days happily hopping, munching and snoozing, a silent observer of the students as they work. Montessori dad (and artist) Joel Werring rendered a striking portrait of Samwise at the center of this 30" x 40" canvas on a charcoal background. Students picked a favorite color and then carefully wrote their names on small pieces of paper cut in the shape of the bead chains. So hop to it...there's only one Samwise, Faithful Friend! Donated By: Jennie and Erin's Class Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
1010 50 Years of Human Progress The students in Susan and Diane's class started research for the auction project last fall looking back at the past 50 years to find major historical events, key people and inventions for each year. They decided to limit their choices to those events that involved progress rather than destruction. To find the happenings, students paged through encyclopedias, explored micro- fiche at the Westport Library, looked through enormous decade books from the library, and found info via Google searches. Each student selected a few years to study and shared their ideas, and then lively group discussion helped focus the research to positive examples of human progress.
The project evolved into a beautiful set of playing cards, designed and hand- made by the students. Along with the cards, an 8" x 8" photo book provides descriptions of each year and also serves as the answer key. The game can be played in a variety of ways. It can be laid out as a timeline, where you try to match the year with the event, you can play a simpler version by just trying to group the picture cards according to decade and once you really have it down, you can play concentration, pairing year and picture cards. Have fun looking back at the past, and don’t be surprised if your memory falters a bit – it’s harder than you think! Donated By: Susan and Diane's Class Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
Page6 Live Auction Closes at 09:00 PM 1011 Get Stoked! Your Very Own Ring of Fire Outdoor fires are so hot right now. Seriously. Humankind has called the hearth home for centuries, it's true, but these days people are going ultra- retro and getting their heat from stone-walled pits set into the earth. And why not? On cool summer nights, you can melt marshmallows and nibble s'mores while lounging in an Adirondack chair, feet propped up on the rock ledge. As summer turns to fall, what better way to take care of that pile of twigs and sticks while you enjoy a cup of coffee on a chilly morning?
But what will really fire up the imagination of any DIYer is this: You and your family work crew will be joined by professional mason and Montessori dad John Paragarino along with Art Specialist Mark Stephenson and Montessori dads Alex Papp and Dave Holmes. Mark loves to spend free time on DIY projects and inspiration for this project started with recent work in his own backyard. This offers a hands-on workshop that will warm your family for years to come, and will be made suitable for any age and ability. As the old saw goes, he who cuts his own wood (or builds his own fire pit) is twice warmed.
This is a day-long job, on a day this summer mutually agreed upon between the winning family and the building team. All materials will be provided. Prior to the installation, you’ll meet with John and Mark for a design consultation to determine the optimal site for the fire pit. This is customized to your patio or yard, with choices regarding color, texture and whether in-ground or above, with sizes typically 36” or less in diameter and if above-ground, then approximately 16” high.
And the experience is guaranteed not to fade away with your summer tan! As an added bonus, Mark will document the building of your fire pit with a time- lapse video of the day which you can treasure long after the memories have gone up in smoke! So if you really want to light up right, do it in style. Donated By: Danielle and David Holmes, Jessica and Alex Papp, Jennie and John Paragarino, Mark and Kathleen Stephenson Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
1012 Big Impressions Inspired by the art of Georgia O’Keefe, Betsy and Kate’s Primary students rendered their own big impressions on canvas. Students interpreted two samples of O'Keefe's work which hang in the classroom: a colorful flower and earlier work from her time spent in the Adirondacks. Each child had a section to paint, and the students enjoyed seeing their collaborative efforts come to life. A photo book documenting the process was created to show the children at work. The project definitely made an impact, and now we offer two lovely 16" x 20" works of art which can be displayed as a pair or hung separately, sure to make a Big Impression in your home. Donated By: Betsy and Kate's Class Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
Page7 Live Auction Closes at 09:00 PM 1013 Montessori Mirror The children in both Toddler classes created a timeless decoration in this stunning wall mirror that can follow your child through every stage of his or her life. The Toddlers honed their fine motor skills and creative talent as they used tiny glue brushes to adhere small tissue shapes to the mirror frame. The result is a burst of color in a stunning mosaic pattern only a powerful group of unconscious minds could create.
Rimmed by an original and vibrantly-colored mosaic pattern, this mirror will beautify each of your child's rooms as he grows: it starts as an aid to self- awareness when placed on the wall next to your infant's movement mat. It continues as a staple for many "care of the self" activities throughout his childhood. Don't be surprised if it leaves home to grace his college dorm room, and someday you just might see it come full circle, hung up in your future grandchild's nursery! Donated By: Lois Street and Whipple Road Toddler Classes Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
Page8 Live Auction Closes at 09:00 PM 1014 Caribbean “Cocoon” at Sea Horse Ranch For one week next March, picture yourself enveloped in relaxation, ensconced in a distinctive villa resort on the north coast of the Dominican Republic offering everything you can imagine in a setting that is among the Caribbean's best. This extraordinary gated community is private, quiet, relaxed and secure. A marriage of elegance and laissez faire it’s the perfect place to escape from the winter blues in Connecticut.
The 5 bedroom, 5 bath Villa sleeps 10 comfortably, and is located on the north side of the island, 10 minutes from Cabarete, with easy access to Puerto Plata airport (direct flights from both JFK and Newark). Accommodations at the Main Villa sleep 6, with a King bed in the Master, Queen in a Second bedroom and a third bedroom with twin beds and a crib. The Main Villa also features a gourmet kitchen, large dining/living space and a family room with TV. An additional pavilion has a second Master bedroom with a Queen bed and an additional bedroom with twin beds. All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning.
In addition to the private pool located at the Villa, the beach is only a few minutes' barefoot stroll away. Other amenities within the Sea Horse Ranch community include tennis courts, an equestrian center and ocean front pools. The Beach Club restaurant has a come-as-you-are dress code—wet bathing suit, bare feet and all. In addition to beach front dining within Sea Horse Ranch, options abound in nearby Cabarete, Sousua and Puerto Plata. And for more informal dining, you’re welcome to enjoy meals at the Villa, prepared by the on-site staff. And if you just can’t pick a favorite way to relax, a car and driver will be available should you wish to explore nearby activities like waterfalls, fishing, sailing, zipline, and more! Available for one week during The Montessori School March break: March 14-29, 2015. Donated By: Christel Delaval and Jean-Marie Messier Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
Page9 Live Auction Closes at 09:00 PM 1015 "The Toymaker" by James Carter Contemporary artist James Carter combines the dream images of surrealism with the techniques of super-realism to create still lifes with distinctly American roots. He writes "I strive to give the viewer a fresh, whimsical perspective of familiar, and not so familiar, situations." Last month as part of an artist-in-residence series, students and parents of the community were invited to spend time with Mr. Carter as he shared his work and talked about his artistic process.
"The Toymaker" suite is comprised of four limited edition serigraphs accompanied by poetic text descriptions of each image, written by Tracy Hambley. Flamingos, a rhinoceros, cows and a zebra are rendered in bright colors and meticulous detail. Whimsy and wonder await discovery inside a beautiful presentation box. Donated By: Jessica and Alex Papp Value: Priceless Opening Bid:
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Raffle 41 1200 Civitas Wish Come True Show your support for The Montessori School's commitment to Civitas within our community and beyond. Purchase of a $20 raffle ticket will enter you in a drawing to be held under the Live Auction tent at our May 31 event. The Board of Trustees has committed to perform one of three outreach efforts in either education, environment or community sevices on behalf of the School, and the winning raffle ticket holder will choose the act of Civitas that the Trustees will undertake. Must be present during Live Auction to win. Donated By: Trustees of The Grumman Hill Montessori Association, Inc. Value: $20 per Ticket Opening Bid:
1201 50/50 for the 50th! You'll want to get into the action with this theme raffle for our Golden Anniversary Year! Buy a ticket -- $10 for one or $50 for 6. Tickets will be available only until 7 PM on auction night. Then we'll count the total and hold the drawing right before the Live auction. What's the 50/50 you wonder? Half the money will go to the School, with the other half credited to YOU, the lucky winner, and the equivalent dollar amount will be yours in "Montessori Mad Money" to be spent however you see fit at the Auction! Must be present to win and winnings to be "spent" only on Auction night, 2014. Drawing will be just before Live so the winner can put those Montessori dollars toward any Live Auction item (or spread it around in Silent!) Donated By: Value: $10 for 1, or $50 for 6 Opening Bid:
1202 Breitling Watch Raffle - Aerospace What time is it? Time to buy a raffle ticket for a chance to own a fabulous timepiece from Breitling USA! The world’s only major watch brand to equip all its models with chronometer-certified movements, the ultimate token of precision, Breitling is also one of the rare companies to produce its own mechanical chronograph movement, entirely developed and manufactured in its own workshops. This family business is also one of the last remaining independent Swiss watch brands.
The exemplary functionality of the Aerospace has made it a firm favorite among pilots and other great travelers. The titanium case remains one of its main assets: material widely used in cutting edge aviation, this metal is renowned for its extreme lightness. But the real strength of the Aerospace lies in the careful choice and organization of its many functions, and particularly in their user-friendly logic. $50 buys a raffle ticket, tickets available until after the Live Auction with drawing at the end of the evening. Donated By: Breitling, USA Value: $50 per Ticket Opening Bid:
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Elementary Art Portraits 41 1400 Elementary Students and Their Art The Elementary Art Program challenges students to stretch themselves creatively and to be disciplined when working to master new skills, always resulting in wonderfully expressive art. Photographs of each child with his or her individual art piece will be on display the night of the auction. Unframed 11" x 14" color prints will be available for order. Many thanks to the students for their fine work under the guidance of Art Specialist Mark Stephenson. Photographs courtesy of Montessori parent Charisse Czaja and Montessori grandparent Frank White. Donated By: Value: $45 per Photo Opening Bid:
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Auction Memorabilia 41 1500 Looking Back…Looking Forward You'll want to see and be seen with these beauties! Small field glasses imprinted with "50 Years ~ The Montessori School". Each one comes with a custom pouch and lens cleaning cloth. Look for them at Auction night! Donated By: Value: $20 per Pair Opening Bid:
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Services 41 2000 Two Hour Family Photo Shoot Montessori parent and professional photographer Mark Smith offers a photography session for your family at the location of your choice. Includes all digital images and a four-image print package. Date to be mutually agreed upon between donor and winning bidder. Donated By: The Smith Family Value: $ 800 Opening Bid: $ 320
2001 ApolloX Pest Control Gift Certificate Got unwanted critters? This $500 gift certificate is valid for any pest control service offered by ApolloX Pest Control. Owner (and Montessori dad!) Brian Buckmir notes "We'll handle your pest control needs quickly, efficiently and discreetly. We use unmarked trucks and the safest possible methods. We'll be there when we say we will and try never to keep you waiting." Donated By: ApolloX Pest Control Value: $ 500 Opening Bid: $ 200
2002 Informal Photo Shoot and Photo Book Montessori mom Mariana Buckmir loves photography and likes nothing more than spending hours pouring over her digital photos to put together a book for friends or family. Mariana will spend an hour taking photos and will then work with you to create a photo memory book using Snapfish. You may choose black and white or color shots, and together you'll pick a theme for the book. Date, time and location to be mutually agreed upon between donor and winning bidder. Donated By: Mariana and Brian Buckmir Value: $ 200 Opening Bid: $ 80
2003 Tree and Shrub Fertilizing Let the professionals at Weston Arborists help your yard stand out as the healthiest around. Shrubs and ornamentals will benefit from a little TLC and you can give your green thumb a rest! Owner Jeff Moore (husband to Donna, Office Goddess) says the application of 200 gallons of fertilizer covers an average-size property, or you may designate specific trees or plants. Valid for Fall 2014 or Spring 2015. Donated By: Weston Arborists, Inc. Value: $ 275 Opening Bid: $ 110
Page14 Services Closes at 09:40 PM 2004 Computer Lessons with a Mac Whiz Whether you're switching from PC to Mac or just want to expand your skills, this service is for you. Spend up to two hours with Mac whiz and Montessori School Alum Daniel Bogaev and learn tips and tricks you probably didn't even know you were missing. Daniel is especially adept at editing photos or videos and can show you how to create your own photo books on a Mac. Take a bite out of the Apple! Date and time to be mutually agreed upon. Donated By: Daniel Bogaev Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
2005 Lice Is A Four Letter Word We all dread the eNotify from school regarding a case of head lice in a classroom…and although summer camp can be a great experience, once in awhile your child comes home with more than fond memories. This service will put your mind at ease. Montessori mom and licensed RN, Fontella Dubissette offers a safe, organic, nontoxic head lice treatment in the privacy of her Norwalk home. Her business, Anya's Headlice Remedy, ensures a child-friendly, strand-by-strand treatment that has been used for more than two decades to easily and effectively remove nits. Donated By: Fontella and Wilton Dubissette Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
2006 Portrait Session and Custom 12-inch Portrait #1 Enjoy an heirloom quality portrait of your family by award-winning photographer Thomas Fallon. Recently named Photographer of the Year by Professional Photographers of America, Mr. Fallon will create images for your selection in a one-hour location portrait session. He travels the country creating his unique, illustrative portraits for clients from Maine to California. Limit one certificate per family per year. Certificate is non-transferable and winning bidder must register their certificate by using the link provided. For more information, see www.thomasfallonphotography.com. Donated By: Thomas Fallon Photography Value: $ 495 Opening Bid: $ 198
2007 Portrait Session and Custom 12-inch Portrait #2
Donated By: Thomas Fallon Photography Value: $ 495 Opening Bid: $ 198
2008 Portrait Session and Custom 12-inch Portrait #3
Donated By: Thomas Fallon Photography Value: $ 495 Opening Bid: $ 198
Page15 Services Closes at 09:40 PM 2009 Family Portrait Session with David Emberling Local professional photographer David Emberling offers a package that includes a pre-planning meeting, location scout (if necessary), photo-session and private viewing of the images at his Weston studio. Winning bidder will pick a favorite image from the session and choose either a fully enhanced, mounted table-size portrait (up to 10") OR a $300 credit towards a fully enhanced, mounted wall portrait (20" or larger). Print options include color or black and white finishing. The session can take place in Mr. Emberling's Weston studio, or any location within an hour's drive of the studio. Donated By: David Emberling Studio, Inc. Value: $ 600 Opening Bid: $ 240
2010 Kitchen Design by Wheelock Maidique Has your kitchen renovation been sitting on the back burner? Take advantage of this certificate for a three-hour initial design consultation offered by Montessori parent Mark Maidique. Mark and Charles Wheelock are architects who partnered to form an innovative kitchen design company. Your design consultation will define program requirements to include appliances, styles, function, materials and also outline your goals for the project. Initial design drawings including floor plan and elevations, along with an initial project budget matrix will also be provided. Valid from June 1, 2014- May 1, 2015. For inspiration, see wheelockmaidique.com or visit the Wheelock Maidique showroom at 232 Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich. Donated By: Wheelock Maidique, LLC Value: $ 1,800 Opening Bid: $ 720
2011 Home Wiring Project Need an outlet or switch installed or replaced? Have you wanted to add a telephone jack or computer network jack in an additional room? Montessori dad and avid DIYer Malcolm Dickinson has been doing all sorts of basic home electrical work for 15 years and will work with you at your home for up to 4 hours. Take this opportunity to learn a few tricks as you assist Malcolm with the project! Winning bidder will be responsible for cost of any materials. Donated By: Malcolm Dickinson Value: $ 320 Opening Bid: $ 128
2012 Income Tax Preparation Montessori parent Malcolm Dickinson, a trained tax preparer, has been completing complex tax returns (Schedules C, D, E, etc.) for twenty years. Malcolm will come to your home at a convenient time and work on your return with you, making sure you get all possible deductions and credits. Donated By: Malcolm Dickinson Value: $ 200 Opening Bid: $ 80
Page16 Services Closes at 09:40 PM 2013 Car Seat Safey Check and Consultation A properly installed car seat can make a world of difference in protecting the safety of your child in the event of an accident. Montessori parent Malcolm Dickinson is a trained car seat technician and will review your seat(s) to be sure they are adequate for your child's height and weight. He will make recommendations on how long each child has left in their current seat, and answer questions about rear-facing vs. front-facing, five-point seat vs. booster, etc. To be scheduled between donor and winning bidder at mutually agreed upon date and time. The entire check will last about half an hour for one or two seats, 45 minutes for three or four. Donated By: Malcolm Dickinson Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
2014 Family Photography Session Enjoy a photo session with Montessori mom and professional photographer, Charisse Czaja. Charisse specializes in natural light photography of children and families, and her style is fun and relaxed, making each session unique. Includes a photo session at your home or local location, and the session will last about one hour and a half. An online photo gallery will be created for you to view the session proofs. Package includes one 11" x 14" print. Limited to up to five people; non-transferable. To be used in Fairfield or Westchester Counties. Not available during October - December 2014. Donated By: Charisse Photography Value: $ 900 Opening Bid: $ 360
2015 Photo Session with Pamela Einarsen Pamela creates Fine Art Portraiture that celebrates life, specializing in black and white photographs of children, families, couples and pets taken with a spontaneous and candid approach. The winning bidder will receive an 8"x12" black and white framed print. Offer good June through August 2014 only. Donated By: Pamela Einarsen Photography Value: $ 1,500 Opening Bid: $ 600
2016 Custom Silhouette of Your Child A beautifully made, custom silhouette created by hand makes for an elegant addition to your child's room or a unique gift for grandparents or cherished family friends. The canvas will measure approximately 14" x 18" and can be rendered either in oils or acrylic using the color of your choice. An original and personal gift to be cherished forever! Donated By: Pavleta Landjeva and Filip Mitev Value: $ 375 Opening Bid: $ 150
Page17 Services Closes at 09:40 PM 2017 $100 Gift Certificate to Splash Car Wash Life is in the details! Roll on up to your favorite Splash location and let them wash away the remnants of Wintergeddon 2014. They'll spruce up your interior in preparation for another season of carefree, cruisin'! Donated By: Sonia Shah and Vikram Kaul Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
2018 Haul-atious Dump Run Have you been avoiding that attic clean-out because you dread the idea of multiple trips in the Prius or Mini to get the job done? Well, roll up your sleeves and start sorting because Montessori dad Jules Jonckheer will bring a set of hands and a pickup truck to your house ready to take care of business! Odds and ends, Aunt Minnie's moth-eaten couch, that old suitcase from college you've been meaning to toss? Help load the truck and then let Jules take your troubles away! Donated By: Michele Knapp and Jules Jonckheer Value: $ 300 Opening Bid: $ 120
2019 Occupational Therapy Evaluation With this donation your child will have up to a two-hour comprehensive occupational therapy session consisting of clinical observations of sensory processing abilities with write up. Or…you may opt for a one-hour multidisciplinary screening, inclusive of speech, behavioral and sensory integrative occupational therapy providers instead. Sensational Acheivements is an out-of-network provider for all insurance companies. May not be submitted for any other service. Donated By: Sensational Achievements LLC Value: $ 400 Opening Bid: $ 160
2020 Professional Art Installation Do you have a wonderful art piece that would just look GREAT hanging in that special alcove or over the mantel, but, well, y'know… it looks OK leaning against that wall; it's been there THIS long, right?! The time has come! Do the art justice and have it professionally installed in your place of honor, with full knowledge it will be at the proper height, leveled, and secure. Ta-da! Donated By: Heather Gaudio Fine Art, Rachael Palacios Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
2021 1-Hour Photo Session with 20 Prints Photographer Catrina Longhurst offers a one-hour photography session for you and your family. Her package includes 20 digital prints to cherish or share as you see fit! Available Fall 2014 until November on a mutually agreed upon date. Donated By: Catrina Gandara Photography Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
Page18 Services Closes at 09:40 PM 2022 In-Home Art Valuation/Consultation An expert art consultant from Heather Gaudio Fine Art in New Canaan will come to your home to assess the value of your art collection. The consultation will also include suggestions for display and recommendations for other art pieces you may want to consider for your collection. Donated By: Heather Gaudio Fine Art, Rachael Palacios Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
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Sports 41 3000 Packer Soccer Camp - Ages 3 - 4 Through her association with Packer Soccer Camps, Montessori mom Susie Roddy is able to share her passion and leave the coaching to a team of professionals! The focus of the Grasshoppers Program is to make learning soccer fun and to build confidence through success. Grasshoppers receive a ball, t-shirt, engraved medal and camp photo. This certificate is valid for one week of Packer Soccer Camp. Choice of either June 23-27 or July 7-11 2014. Camp runs from 10-11 a.m. at Rowayton Elementary School. More information at www.packersoccercamps.com. Donated By: Dick Packer, Susan and Eric Roddy Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
3001 Packer Soccer Camps - Ages 5-11 Montessori parent Susie Roddy hopes to inspire young athletes to love soccer as much as she does. At Packer Soccer Camp, "kicks for the fun of it" is more than a phrase. Dick Packer and his team have been coaching soccer to kids in Fairfield County for over 35 years. This certificate is valid for one week of Packer Soccer Camp for ages 5-11. Choose either June 23-27 or July 7-11, 2014. Camp runs from 9a.m. - 12 p.m. at Rowayton Elementary School. Donated By: Dick Packer Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
3002 Adult Sailing Lesson Whether you're a novice, building your skills, or looking to improve your racing tactics, former US Sailing Level I & II sailing instructor and current Montessori parent Will Beery offers a personalized sailing lesson tailored to your needs. During your two-hour lesson this summer, you'll gain confidence and expertise on the water using one of Norwalk Yacht Club's fleet of Ideal 18's - a stable, easy-to-rig sailboat. Offered for one to two adults; lesson to be held on a mutually agreed upon date during Summer 2014. Donated By: Katie and William Beery Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
3003 Touchdown! Four NY Giants Tickets Ready for some football? Take advantage of four V.I.P. tickets to a NY Giants game. The seats offer an excellent view of the gridiron action, in Section 210, Row 5, Seat numbers 19-22. These premium cushioned seats include access to the exclusive 50,000 sq. ft. Touchdown Club, featuring over 100 televisions, restaurants, couches and table seating, as well as access to the private stadium entrance and parking. Contact donor for your game choice; not available for opening day. Donated By: Ryan Rozycki Value: $ 1,600 Opening Bid: $ 640
Page20 Sports Closes at 09:40 PM 3004 Gift Certificate to Chelsea Piers Connecticut Enjoy the many activities offered at Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT), a 400,000 sq ft state-of-the-art sports facility located in Stamford. Go ice skating, swim in an Olympic-sized pool, try the batting cages, squash, or tennis ... or check out Splash Zone which features three giant slides. Or how about a private tennis lesson with pro Gigi Fernandez, winner of 17 Grand Slam double crowns and 2 Olympic Gold Medals during her 14-year WTA tour career. And after all the activities, enjoy lunch or dinner at Just Sprouted Café or Top of the Game Bar & Restaurant, both operated by Great Performances which focuses on fresh, regionally sourced food, outstanding service and artful presentations. Certificate valid for one year and may be used for child or adult. Lessons and some activities require advance reservations. See chelseapiersct.com for more information. Donated By: Teffany and Michael Davenport Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
3005 10 Classes at JoyRide Cycling Studio JoyRide Cycling is Fairfield County's premier dedicated indoor cycling studio, with locations in Westport, Darien, and Ridgefield. Co-owner and Montessori mom Deb Katz invites you to inspire your body and mind with a workout that is the ultimate in cardiovascular fitness, appealing to avid cyclists, fitness buffs and beginners alike. Also included are a men's t-shirt and women's tank to help you blend in like a veteran…although blood, sweat and tears shed at the first class could give you away! Certificate valid for 10 classes at either the Westport or Darien locations. Donated By: JoyRide Cycling Studio Value: $ 300 Opening Bid: $ 120
3006 Eight Private Children's Swim Lessons Montessori parents Courtney Kilcoyne and Lyes Mahfoudia, owners of Children of the Sound, Fairfield County's largest private swim school, offer this package of eight private swimming lessons. Children of the Sound emphasizes gentle, patient encouragement to help children progress at their own level of learning readiness with individualized lessons. See website for more details: childrenofthesound.com Classes are 30 minutes long. Donated By: Children of the Sound Value: $ 440 Opening Bid: $ 176
Page21 Sports Closes at 09:40 PM 3007 Kayaking Adventure to the Fish Islands Join the Papp Family for a sea kayaking adventure to the Fish Islands off the coast of Darien. A family or group of up to four people will enjoy a guided tour out to the tranquil sanctuary of the Fish Islands, where you can explore the beaches and tidal pools. Soak up the sunshine, fill your lungs with fresh salty air, and simply marvel at the beauty of this local hidden gem. The journey will begin in the morning at Down Under Kayaking in Rowayton, and the Papps will provide a wholesome lunch to enjoy after your arrival at the Islands. Weekend date and time to be arranged with the Papp Family during the period of June through September 2014. Donated By: The Papp Family Value: $ 300 Opening Bid: $ 120
3008 Six One-Hour Personal Training Sessions No more excuses! Montessori parent Patrick Giddings, trainer at Freestyle Fitness in Westport, offers 6 hour-long personal training sessions. Get out there! Donated By: Pilin and Patrick Giddings Value: $ 600 Opening Bid: $ 240
3009 Group Fitness Party Throw a Group Fitness Party for yourself and up to 15 of your friends or family! Choose from Zumba, Pilates Mat, Yoga, Bootcamp, Spinning or a Jillian Michaels Body Shred class. All class options are 60 minutes, held in a state of the art fitness studio, and hosted by a member of the fitness professional team of Healthy Fit, the #1 Health Club for Women in Westchester. On top of your 60-minute party, you and each of your 15 guests will also be gifted with a 1 Week VIP Membership! Finally, your own sweet self will receive your choice of a 60-minute personal training session or 60- minute Pilates Reformer session! Pace yourself… Invite up to 15 of your friends and family. Scheduling instructions included with the gift certificate. Donated By: Healthy Fit: The Health Club For Women Value: $ 375 Opening Bid: $ 150
3010 Local Fly Fishing Lessons Enjoy two weekday evenings fly fishing the local rivers with fourth generation Wiltonian, Jeff Yates. Learn where to go, cover tactics, learn the skills of local fishing and more! Jeff, former "Wilton Bulletin" editor, is president of The Mianus Chapter of Trout Unlimited and helped build a trout hatchery program at Wilton High School. Also included in this package is a copy of Jeff's book, "Fly Fishing Fairfield County" and a paid membership to Trout Unlimited, which will ship flies, a hat and a subscription to "Trout Magazine". Rods, reels, lines, leaders and flies are included, waders provided if needed. Dates to be arranged with Jeff. Additional anglers possible if you would like to bring a friend! Donated By: Andrea and Patrick O'Meara, Fly Fishing Connecticut, Jeff Yates Value: $ 426 Opening Bid: $ 170
Page22 Sports Closes at 09:40 PM 3011 Three Personal Training Sessions Kickstart the summer and kickstart your metabolism with with three one-hour training sessions offered by Montessori dad Moshiko Sameach. These one- on-one sessions will be held in Mo's custom fitted training studio in Rowayton. Dates and times to be mutually agreed upon. Donated By: Rebecca White and Moshiko Sameach Value: $ 300 Opening Bid: $ 120
3012 Round of Golf at Shorehaven Golf Club Dust off those clubs, it's time for 18 holes of pure enjoyment. A round of golf for three accompanied by Montessori dad Hugh Ross at the Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk. Come and test your skills on this picturesque and challenging course. Date to be mutally agreed upon. Must be used by the end of the 2014 golfing season. Donated By: Savanna and Hugh Ross Value: $ 450 Opening Bid: $ 180
3013 One Month of Karate Lessons Kempo Academy of Darien offers a month of karate lessons along with a full karate uniform (top, pants and belt). Donated By: Kempo Academy of Darien, Naina and Charles McKinley Value: $ 300 Opening Bid: $ 120
3014 $50 Gift Certificate to Sports Authority Swing, battah-battah, swing! GOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!! (Golf clap, golf clap!) Mama, the water hurts my eyyyyyes!!!!! That's right - there's always someone in the family who needs new gear! Donated By: Sonia Shah and Vikram Kaul Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
3015 Family Hike The Forsyth Family will lead your family on a custom-planned day of hiking. It's sure to be a fun, exciting and adventurous expedition, tailored to the skills, needs and desires of your family. It will include a gourmet camping meal prepared by the Forsyths, a lesson in fire building by a Junior Maine Guide, an orienteering lesson from a Boy Scout and tips for how to have family fun in the great outdoors! Date to be mutually agreed upon. Donated By: Julie and Matthew Forsyth Value: $ 75 Opening Bid: $ 30
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Body, Mind & Soul 41 4000 Green Smoothies Enjoy two weeks (Monday - Friday) of delicious and healthy Green Smoothies. Get hooked and begin a new path to wellness! Smoothies will be delivered to you at school during the 2014-15 school year on mutually agreed upon weeks. Serving size adequate for two adults each day. Donated By: Ria and Rajan Mehta Value: $ 200 Opening Bid: $ 80
4001 One Hour Swedish Massage at Dermage Aesthetic Center and Spa of Wilton Swedish Massage is universally considered one of the most relaxing forms of massage. Your therapist will use long smooth strokes with gentle to medium pressure working in the direction of the body’s blood flow. The rewards are improved circulation, a reduction in physical and emotional stress and a gentle stimulation to the body’s nervous system and skin. Ahhh. Donated By: Christine and Brent Donnelly Value: $ 110 Opening Bid: $ 44
4002 Facial Treatment Mila Georgiev, Montessori mom of Leo and Max, offers a 60 to 80 minute facial treatment in the privacy of her home in Stamford. The facial will include cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, facial massage and a mask. Must be used between September 2014 and May 2015. Donated By: Liudmyla Kalmykova and Georgi Georgiev Value: $ 60 Opening Bid: $ 24
4003 Facial Peel Mila Georgiev, Montessori mom of Leo and Max, offers a 50-minute facial treatment using Vitamin C and enzymes in the privacy of her home in Stamford. Must be used between September 2014 and May 2015. Donated By: Liudmyla Kalmykova and Georgi Georgiev Value: $ 75 Opening Bid: $ 30
4004 Aromatherapy Facial Massage Mila Georgiev, Montessori mom of Leo and Max, will give you a 50 to 60 minute aromatherapy facial massage with essential oils followed by a refreshing face mask in the privacy of her home in Stamford. Must be used between September 2014 and May 2015. Donated By: Liudmyla Kalmykova and Georgi Georgiev Value: $ 35 Opening Bid: $ 14
Page24 Body, Mind & Soul Closes at 09:40 PM 4005 50th Anniversary Labyrinth Charm Necklace Jewelry designer and Montessori alum mom Cynthia Ryan has designed a special charm in honor of the school’s 50th Anniversary. Inspired by our labyrinth, the three-dimensional sterling charm is approximately 1/2” diameter and hangs from a leather cord or a sterling chain. You may customize your order with a peridot cabochon stone set in the center. Charms begin at $120; necklaces at $160. Donated By: Cynthia Ryan and Bill O'Brien Value: Opening Bid: $ 0
4006 50th Anniversary Labyrinth Charm + CIVITAS Pendant Jewelry designer and Montessori alum mom Cynthia Ryan has designed a special charm in honor of our school’s 50th Anniversary. Inspired by our labyrinth, the three-dimensional sterling charm hangs in the center of a 1” diameter circle with CIVITAS engraved on the outer edge. The pendant is available on a leather cord with a sterling toggle or a sterling chain. You can customize with a peridot cabochon stone set in the center of the labyrinth. Charm: $280. With peridot: $340. Donated By: Cynthia Ryan and Bill O'Brien Value: Opening Bid: $ 0
4007 50th Anniversary Labyrinth Charm Bracelet Jewelry designer and Montessori alum mom Cynthia Ryan has designed a special charm in honor of the school’s 50th Anniversary. Inspired by our labyrinth, the three-dimensional sterling charm is strung on a leather chord with a sterling toggle to create a wrap bracelet. Donated By: Cynthia Ryan and Bill O'Brien Value: Opening Bid: $ 0
4008 Montessori School Star Charm Bracelet Jewelry designer and Montessori alum mom Cynthia Ryan designed a charm based on the four stars in The Montessori School logo. Each star represents one level of the four program levels offered at our school. Up to four Star Charms can be strung on a leather cord that wraps around the wrist. In honor of the 50th anniversary, the bracelet can be made in gold leather. Bracelets begin at $100; the Star Charm alone for your own bracelet is $75. Donated By: Cynthia Ryan and Bill O'Brien Value: Opening Bid: $ 0
4009 Montessori School Star Charm Necklace Jewelry designer and Montessori alum mom Cynthia Ryan designed a charm based on the four stars in The Montessori School logo. Each star represents a level of program offered here. Necklace options include a leather cord with a sterling toggle, or a sterling chain. In honor of the 50th anniversary the bracelet can be made in gold leather. Charm alone: $75; necklace: $100. Donated By: Cynthia Ryan and Bill O'Brien Value: Opening Bid: $ 0
Page25 Body, Mind & Soul Closes at 09:40 PM 4010 $50 Gift Certificate to Snappy Gator Looking for an outfit to see you through the upcoming wedding season or the perfect gift for the fashionista in your life? Look no further. Snappy Gator is your go-to shop offering an exciting collection of clothing, accessories, and gifts. With two shops conveniently located in Fairfield and Wilton, finding the perfect outfit is a snap at Snappy Gator! Donated By: Melissa and Jonathan Ellis, Snappy Gator Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
4011 Gift Certificate for Italian Jewelry Trunk Show Montessori mom Anna Alemani offers a private showing of beautiful jewelry imported from Italy, through a business she shares with her three sisters, Le Alemani. "We all have different personalities and occupations, yet we share one thread: our parents instilled in us the ability to discern and celebrate what is most purely true and beautiful that this world has to offer. This legacy, a continuous pursuit of truth and beauty, is what we want to bring to the lives of our customers." The Spring/Summer Jewelry Collection was designed by Elisabeth Paradon, and the elegant pieces "take you beyond reality on a journey suspended among cultures, history and traditions in a seducing sequence of ancient and modern. Luminous variations of purple amethyst, blue lazurite, green aventurine, freshwater pearls and Murano glass possess a stirring regality echoing ancient memories: the chic sophistication of Egyptian jewelry, the tile patterns of Byzantine mosaics, the crystal clear water of a Greek island." Anna will bring samples of the pieces for you to try on. Date and time for private showing to be arranged between donor and winning bidder. $300 gift certificate to be applied to purchase of your selection(s). Donated By: Anna Alemani and Michele Montresoro Value: $ 300 Opening Bid: $ 120
4012 Slothin' Nation Adult T-shirt: "it is what it is" in Sage Green Welcome to the birth of a nation, Sloth Nation -- where one moves through life a little slower, taking some extra time to appreciate the simple things along the way - family, good friends and great times. There is a sloth that lives within each of us. Help us help you channel your Inner Sloth with a Sloth Nation t-shirt bearing the image of the mighty sloth and the words of simple wisdom,"it is what it is." T-shirts are high quality 100% pre-shrunk cotton and the product of 2003 6th year alum and entrepreneur Bashar Nabulsi (slothin.com). To round out your initiation to the Slothin' Nation is a complementary frisbee and sticker. Available in Sage Green, adult sizes: S, M, L, XL & XXL. Size of choice will be available at pick-up. Donated By: Bashar Nabulsi Value: $ 32 Opening Bid: $ 12
Page26 Body, Mind & Soul Closes at 09:40 PM 4013 Infinity Scarf: Turquoise & Blue Cozy up with a good book and a hot cuppa with this beautiful hand-crocheted piece of wearable art by Rahman Nabulsi, Montessori School alum (and Kim Nabulsi's son!) from the class of 2000. Donated By: Rahman Nabulsi Value: $ 25 Opening Bid: $ 10
4014 Slothin' Nation Adult T-shirt: "find your inner sloth" in Yellow Welcome to the birth of a nation, Sloth Nation -- where one moves through life a little slower, taking some extra time to appreciate the simple things along the way - family, good friends and great times. There is a sloth that lives within each of us. Help us help you channel your Inner Sloth with a Sloth Nation t-shirt bearing the image of the mighty sloth and the simple words of advice,"find your inner sloth". T-shirts are high quality 100% pre-shrunk cotton and the product of 2003 6th year alum and entrepreneur Bashar Nabulsi (slothin.com). To round out your initiation to the Slothin' Nation is a complementary frisbee and sticker. Available in Yellow, adult sizes: S, M, L, XL & XXL. Size of choice will be available at pick-up. Donated By: Bashar Nabulsi Value: $ 32 Opening Bid: $ 12
4015 Slothin' Nation: Adult T-shirt: "slothin' - it's a state of mind" in Grey Welcome to the birth of a nation, Sloth Nation -- where one moves through life a little slower, taking some extra time to appreciate the simple things along the way - family, good friends and great times. There is a sloth that lives within each of us. Help us help you channel your Inner Sloth with a Sloth Nation t-shirt bearing the image of the mighty sloth and, across the back, the simple statement: "slothin' - it's a state of mind". T-shirts are high quality 100% pre-shrunk cotton and the product of 2003 6th year alum and entrepreneur Bashar Nabulsi (slothin.com). To round out your initiation to Slothin' Nation is a complementary frisbee and sticker. Available in Grey, adult sizes: S, M, L, XL & XXL. Size of choice will be available at pick-up. Donated By: Bashar Nabulsi Value: $ 32 Opening Bid: $ 12
4016 Infinity Scarf: Plum
Donated By: Rahman Nabulsi Value: $ 60 Opening Bid: $ 24
4017 Infinity Scarf: Blue Stone
Donated By: Rahman Nabulsi Value: $ 60 Opening Bid: $ 24
Page27 Body, Mind & Soul Closes at 09:40 PM 4018 Infinity Scarf: Heather & Sage
Donated By: Rahman Nabulsi Value: $ 60 Opening Bid: $ 24
4019 3 Customized Acupuncture Treatments - Atlantic Acupuncture, Stamford Classical acupuncture meets the modern world! Having evolved over thousands of years, acupuncture is one of the oldest continually practiced medical modalities in the world. Customize your 3-session experience to your individual needs to promote your body's remarkable self-healing abilities. A great opportunity to see what acupuncture is all about, or a great addition to an existing whole-body treatment. Donated By: Atlantic Acupuncture Value: $ 330 Opening Bid: $ 132
4020 Basket o' Wellness Everything you need to complement your wellness plan! This collection of goodies includes books, organizational aids and even a pedometer, each with the common objective of supporting your healthy ambitions! As an extra special bonus, a beautiful yoga mat bag in calming earth tones is included to give you a little extra spring in your fashion-forward step as you head out to class. Donated By: Suzanne Henrick and Paul Magnone Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
4021 Scarlet Cashmere Shoulder Wrap A lovely and cozy cashmere wrap descends over your head onto your chilly shoulders, engulfing you in warmth and a delicious sense of AHHHHH!! Perfect for a chilly spring or summer eve or whenever an extra layer is needed to add a pop of color. Donated By: The Carrillo-Foote Family Value: $ 155 Opening Bid: $ 62
4022 Homemade Sugar Scrubs Basket Enjoy this basket of natural body scrubs infused with your favorite scents. Upper Elementary student Karina Rao loves to make homemade body potions like scented lotions and sugar scrubs, and this basket includes favorites from her collection. They cleanse your body and make you feel relaxed with just one use. Ingredients include olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa powder, sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, basil, and food dye. These scrubs will leave your body feeling great! Donated By: Karina Rao Value: $ 45 Opening Bid: $ 18
Page28 Body, Mind & Soul Closes at 09:40 PM 4023 Three Private or Duet Pilates Sessions Pilates yields a long list of benefits including body awareness, good posture, graceful movement, and improving flexibility and agility. Enjoy these benefits with three private or duet Pilates sessions at Personal Training Professionals (PTP) in Wilton. Donated By: PTP Wilton Value: $ 330 Opening Bid: $ 132
4024 Leather Wallet Functional art! This piece is hand-tooled from Argentine calf skin. Argentina is renowned for producing the finest skins in the world, and the skin is "worked" by hand without chemicals, then naturally tanned and dyed using rich vegetable dyes. Using traditional (and environmentally-sensitive) methods results in a superior leather product with vibrant color. Enjoy! Donated By: Pernille Nils Ebbesen, Smart-Space, LLC Value: $ 175 Opening Bid: $ 70
4025 Happy Healthy Child - The Ultimate Childbirth Education DVD Series This four-disc DVD set brings the wisdom, expertise and insights of more than 30 world-renowned experts directly to you. Learn from the top OB/GYNs, midwives, pediatricians, scientists, childbirth educators, psychologists, sleep experts and lactation specialists how to achieve your ideal pregnancy, birth and early parenting experience. Directed by Montessori parent, Sarah Kamrath. Donated By: Sarah and Ray Kamrath Value: $ 90 Opening Bid: $ 36
4026 Certificate for Day of Wellness and Vitality at Kaia Yoga Start your day with a yoga class (choose from several styles) for health of body and mind. Then enjoy a full hour of Swedish massage in the Kaia Spa Center and top it off with a delicious, healthy lunch in the Kaia Organic Café for a final energy boost. Donated By: Olga Antonova and Ryan Dodd Value: $ 120 Opening Bid: $ 48
4027 Certificate for Day of Wellness and Vitality at Kaia Yoga - #2
Donated By: Olga Antonova and Ryan Dodd Value: $ 120 Opening Bid: $ 48
Page29 Body, Mind & Soul Closes at 09:40 PM 4028 A Novel Approach to Action & Intrigue Two big reads from two big writers! In Stephen King's "most ambitious and accomplished" (NPR) novel, time travel has never been so believable. Or so terrifying. Topping the Bestseller list, 11/22/63 promises to be a satisfying read. Follow it up with another Bestseller hit in Frederick Forsyth's The Kill List: a "cutting edge suspense novel from the master of international intrigue…"! Pour yourself a finger of whiskey and let's get reading! Donated By: The Montessori School Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
4029 A Novel Approach to Family Fare An eclectic collection of cookbooks for the whole family. From inspiring the youngest with child-pleasing fun recipes (Grandpa's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Cookbook) to re-awakening the adult spirit with memoirs and recipes (Comfort Me with Apples), this four-book collection has everyone's tastes and temptations in mind. Donated By: The Montessori School Value: $ 70 Opening Bid: $ 28
4030 A Novel Approach to Love & Romance Forbidden love? Romance? Humor? Yes, yes, yes! Pour yourself a glass of wine and kick back for some good old fashioned romance! Donated By: The Montessori School Value: $ 80 Opening Bid: $ 32
4031 A Novel Approach in Historical Settings A collection of historical novels ideal for your bookclub or an engrossing summer read. Take an imaginary trip via the beauty of the written word as you lose yourself to another era. Donated By: The Montessori School Value: $ 70 Opening Bid: $ 28
4032 A Novel Approach to Heroism Set in already harrowing circumstances, these stories draw you into the worlds of men challenged by danger and intrigue, existing through extraordinary acts of friendship and survival. Pull up a chair and get comfortable; you're not going to want to put these ones down until you've finished that final page! Donated By: The Montessori School Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
4033 A Novel Approach to Introspection & Intrigue Reader, prepare thyself! These are novels for the breathers of words and turners of pages! Assemble your accoutrements for a lengthy sit-down, letting these early 20th-century novels draw you in for a serious read. Donated By: The Montessori School Value: $ 60 Opening Bid: $ 24
Page30 Body, Mind & Soul Closes at 09:40 PM 4034 Nairobi Heat and Black Star Nairobi, by Mukoma Wa Ngugi - Signed Copies Montessori Primary parent Mukoma Wa Ngugi is a groundbreaking author in the genre of African Crime Fiction. His novels Nairobi Heat and Black Star Nairobi address the intersection of race, class and identity in transcontinental stories of political violence and tested friendships. This is a signed copy of the first US edition of both novels, from the Melville International Crime series. Donated By: Maureen Burke and Mukoma Ngugi Value: $ 30 Opening Bid: $ 12
4035 ROAM Gift Card - $100 Head out to Greenwich for a little retail therapy! From denims to dresses, intimates to swimwear, or footwear and accessories, the style-du-jour can definitely be found in this hip and haute fashion-forward boutique. Donated By: ROAM Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
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Home & Garden 41 5000 iPad Mini Everything you love about iPad --- the beautiful screen, fast and fluid performance, Facetime and iSight cameras, thousands of amazing apps, 10- hour battery life --- is everything you'll love about iPad mini, too, all in the palm of your hand. Donated By: Kim and Tom Sheridan Value: $ 400 Opening Bid: $ 160
5001 Limited Edition Twelve-Inch Fine Art Print Add beauty to your walls with a 12" fine art print selected from Thomas Fallon's portfolio of beautiful photographs. Or, you may choose to apply the full value of the certificate to a larger print, canvas gallery wrap, or wall grouping. Image categories include landscapes, seacoasts, still lifes, architecture, flowers, city scenes, and found objects. Examples of the artist's work can be viewed at seaglassfineart.com. Certificate must be registered by the winner upon receipt. An appointment will be set up upon registration, and the portfolio will be viewed during a video conference. Donated By: Thomas Fallon Value: $ 495 Opening Bid: $ 198
5002 Two Decorative Pillows from Claudine Maidique Noir Interior designer Claudine Maidique offers two beautiful custom-designed luxury pillows. Instantly transform a room by injecting color, texture and vibrancy to your space! Donated By: Claudine and Mark Maidique Value: $ 450 Opening Bid: $ 180
5003 Peace Pole Peace Poles are internationally-recognized symbols of the hopes and dreams of the entire human family, standing vigil in silent prayer for peace on earth. Each Peace Pole bears the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in four (4) languages of your choice, one on each of its four sides. There are tens of thousands of Peace Poles in nearly every country in the world dedicated as monuments to peace. It is a beautiful and poignant accent to any yard or garden. Winning bidder to contact donor to arrange choice of languages and details of order for delivery. Donated By: Katherine and Rob Silvan Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
Page32 Home & Garden Closes at 09:50 PM 5004 Backyard Birding Montessori mom Gwenna Williamson spent her formative years in desert regions, and it was not until her 30s that she discovered the beauty of Eastern US backyard birds. Now an avid birder, Gwenna hopes to inspire your family to spend time observing the bounty of birds right outside the back door. A squirrel-proof(ish) feeder and specialty seed are sure to attract feathered friends in all seasons. Also included are a hummingbird feeder that summer visitors love, a bird-themed notebook to record sightings or musings on all things feathered, and a paper bird craft kit. Tweet! Donated By: Gwenna and Randy Williamson Value: $ 120 Opening Bid: $ 48
5005 A Useful Pot to Keep Things In This beautiful woolen basket can be used for many things. As a sculptural decoration, for errant balls of yarn, to store mittens and hats by the back door…you decide! Donated By: Anonymous Value: $ 30 Opening Bid: $ 12
5006 The Mystery of Mank Ind Add some contemporary flair to your décor with this pop art piece. Framed with reclaimed barnwood, it measures 19.5" x 16". Donated By: Rowayton Flea Value: $ 450 Opening Bid: $ 180
5007 Simon Pearce Gift Certificate Founded in 1971, Simon Pearce creates original designs in handblown glass and handmade pottery. Originating as a small glassblowing workshop in Kilkenny, Ireland, the operation moved in 1981 to a historic woolen mill on the banks of the Ottauquechee River in Quechee, Vermont. From inception, they have maintained a dedication to creating pieces that are beautifully designed and produced with premium quality materials and time-honored techniques. Today, Simon Pearce has production facilities in Vermont and Maryland and eight retail stores, including Westport and Greenwich, CT. Donated By: Margeaux and Per Johansson Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
5008 Painting of Pinkney Park in Rowayton Kathy Draper, award-winning local artist and grandmother to Tyler and Ethan Beery, painted this beautiful landscape of the locally historic Pinkney House and the scenic view of Five Mile River. Painting is professionally framed and ready to hang! Donated By: Kathy Draper Value: $ 375 Opening Bid: $ 150
Page33 Home & Garden Closes at 09:50 PM 5009 Painting of Farm Creek in Rowayton Kathy Draper, award-winning local artist and grandmother to Tyler and Ethan Beery, painted this landscape of Farm Creek, a salt marsh preserve in Rowayton. Painting is professionally framed and ready to hang! Donated By: Kathy Draper Value: $ 375 Opening Bid: $ 150
5010 "Two Lighthouses" Painting Kathy Draper, award-winning local artist and grandmother to Tyler and Ethan Beery, has painted this landscape showing two of our local lighthouses, Sheffield and Greens Ledge, during sunset. Painting is professionally framed and ready to hang! Donated By: Kathy Draper Value: $ 700 Opening Bid: $ 280
5011 Kaiko Moti - "Sunrise" Kaiko Moti was born in Bombay, India in 1921. As a young man, he attended the Bombay School of Fine Arts for five years and later moved to London and then Paris, where he studied sculpture under Ossip Zadkine. Lack of space in Paris was a challenge to Moti, so he turned from sculpture to printmaking. Noted for his ephemeral aquatints, Moti also taught at the University of Wisconsin. His work can be found in public and private collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London; the French National Museum of Modern Art and the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. Framed; image size 24" x 36". Donated By: Jessica and Alex Papp Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
5012 Set of 3 Hooks - Crabs "Home is where you hang your hat!" Hang your hat on this nautical set of three hooks created by Montessori mom April Baez. Donated By: April and George Baez Value: $ 25 Opening Bid: $ 10
5013 Set of 3 Hooks - Lobsters
Donated By: April and George Baez Value: $ 25 Opening Bid: $ 10
5014 Set of 3 Hooks - Anchors
Donated By: April and George Baez Value: $ 25 Opening Bid: $ 10
Page34 Home & Garden Closes at 09:50 PM 5015 James Carter on James Carter Limited numbers of this Limited Edition! As a complement to the Live Auction item “The Toymaker”, there will be ten signed copies of a gorgeous coffee table book featuring prints of James Carter’s work. In addition to the color saturated prints, you’ll get a glimpse of the artist at work, read about his philosophy and artistic beginnings and even see some family photos! Available to first ten bidders to sign up. Donated By: Jessica and Alex Papp Value: $50 per Book Opening Bid: $ 0
5016 Pampered Pet Basket and Pet Sitting Take home this sampling of products to promote health and tranquility for your furry family member. Includes a gift certificate for pet sitting, for either a dog or cat. Donated By: Marlene DeBellis and David Brandon Value: $ 80 Opening Bid: $ 32
5017 17" Laptop Bag by Iota Chic This colorful and playful messenger style bag will carry more than just your laptop! Loaded with pockets, it has plenty of room for papers, magazines, books and more. A fabulous accessory for the well-designed life! Donated By: Suzanne Henrick and Paul Magnone Value: $ 45 Opening Bid: $ 18
5018 Gods in Print: Masterpieces of India's Mythological Art Gods in Print is the first comprehensive collection of early hand-colored lithographs, multiple-block chromolithographs, and offset print images of India’s world of gods and goddesses. India’s love of gods in print began in the 1870s with the founding of the Calcutta Art Studio and the Chitrashala Press. In 1894, artists Ravi and Raja Varma set up the Ravi Varma Fine Art Lithographic Press outside Bombay. By the early 1900s, these presses had begun selling their prints throughout the subcontinent. Collectors Mark Baron and Elise Boisante have traveled to remote corners of India to document and preserve this fragile and beautiful popular art form. Their diligence in tracking down “God prints” and restoring them to their original brilliance has resulted in the extraordinary and comprehensive collection featured in this volume. For the first time, the full scope of India’s sacred imagery in print can be viewed from its earliest days. Donated By: Suzanne Henrick and Paul Magnone Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
5019 Set of Five Hand-embroidered Pillow Covers Decorate your home with these five hand-embroidered, colorful pillow covers. Donated By: Neetu Khanna and Manmohan Mahajan Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
Page35 Home & Garden Closes at 09:50 PM 5020 "With Strings Attached" Coffee Table Book Jonathan Kellerman takes us on a fascinating guided tour through his collection of vintage guitars, mandolins and other stringed instruments, complete with rich personal histories of the brilliant, often eccentric craftsmen and musicians who brought them to life. It is a record of one man’s lifelong love affair with the guitar . . . and it is much, much more. Donated By: Suzanne Henrick and Paul Magnone Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
5021 Tic Tac Toe #3 A piece of artwork by a local Connecticut artist. This 12" x 12" piece of art is a collage of cotton fabrics, hand-dyed by the artist. Donated By: Kweku Archer Value: $ 200 Opening Bid: $ 80
5022 Tea, For Three! Invite two of your BFFs for tea and a chat. You'll take home these gorgeous vintage English teacups after the auction, and when you've arranged for your tea party, Montessori mom Andrea O'Meara will prepare a sweet treat to make it a special delight! One week's notice for the sweet treat, please. Donated By: Andrea and Patrick O'Meara Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
5023 HomeGoods Gift Card - $150 Looking for those finishing pieces to spruce up the patio? Maybe it's time to invest in a few decorative items for the guest room or bath? Here's your chance to peruse the aisles, gift card in hand! Donated By: Marianne and Hany Saleeb Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
5024 Ethiopian Collection Montessori parents Jahmane and Meskrem West offer this collection of handicrafts representing traditional Ethopian culture. The presentation basket is a traditional hand crafted injera holder. Inside you'll find a hand woven scarf along with a small beaded basket and sterling silver orthodox Christian cross, which are traditional gifts. The incense, holder and burning coals are used during coffee ceremonies and everyday life. The raw coffee represents one of Ethiopia's greatest exports, first discovered in Ethiopia thousands of years ago. The three small pieces of art are traditional paintings, and finally, a hand-crafted clock…set to Ethiopia's time zone, of course! Donated By: Meskerem and Jahmane West Value: $ 200 Opening Bid: $ 80
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Children 41 6000 A to Z Alphabet Art The children of Late Day, working with Late Day Assistant Mary Nastasi, collaged each letter of the alphabet for this whimsical piece. Framed and mounted, ready to be hung, it measures 24" x 30". Donated By: The Children of Late Day Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
6001 Perfect Puzzles The de Mul Family loves spending time together working on puzzles. Hopefully these three challenging puzzles will encourage your family to gather together and start a tradition, too! Donated By: Kate and Marc de Mul Value: $ 75 Opening Bid: $ 30
6002 Cashmere Baby Blanket What little bundle wouldn't drool for the timeless luxury of a 100% cashmere baby blanket? Montessori mom Danielle Holmes offers this ultra-chic, colorful (and machine washable!) blanket from her company, Kinder Cashmere. Donated By: Danielle and David Holmes Value: $ 210 Opening Bid: $ 84
6003 Melissa & Doug Art Supplies Everything a budding artist desires! Art easel, paper, an artist's smock and deluxe watercolor paint. Just add creativity (and some water for mixing paint and cleaning up!) Donated By: The Milton Family Value: $ 140 Opening Bid: $ 56
6004 Private Drawing Lessons for Children Melissa & Doug Designer Lillian Mucci will come to your home and provide three private lessons for one or two children ages 5-13. Lillian will demonstrate her cartooning and drawing skills, sketching favorite characters and creating new ones on the fly. In a series of three one-hour lessons, she will share some basic tips and tricks that will help your child bring imaginary friends to life on the page. Lessons to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time during August or September 2014. Donated By: Rachel and Steve Milton Value: $ 180 Opening Bid: $ 72
Page37 Children Closes at 09:50 PM 6005 One Week of Summer Camp at JAM Montesorri mom Dre Towey founded JAM (Junior Art and Music) in 2010 as an outlet for her three loves -- children, art and music. In the JAM studio, whether painting, singing, splatting, spinning or drumming-- children discover that there is no limit to their creativity when their creativity is not limited. This certificate is valid for one of the following camps offered in June and July at JAM's Darien location: Early Bird Camps - for ages 3-6: June 9-12: True Colors (Cindy Lauper); June 16-19: Three Little Birds (Bob Marley); June 23-26: Nature (The Samples) OR Summer JAMS- for ages 4 & up: July 7-10: Sailing (Christopher Cross); July 14-17: Mr. Roboto (Styx); July 21- 24: Jungle Love (Steve Miller Band); July 28-31: Dream Weaver (Gary Wright). All camps meet Monday-Thursday in the The Little Red School House/JAM in Darien at 21 Tokeneke Road. Classes held from 1-3 p.m. and are art-based on song choice of the week. Donated By: JAM Value: $ 200 Opening Bid: $ 80
6006 Are We There Yet? Survival Kit - Lower El Montessori mom Sara Borden created this awesome bag of tricks appropriate for a Lower Elementary child. Head out for the great American road trip this summer and rest assured, the miles will fly by! Donated By: Sara Borden and Saurin Shah Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
6007 Are We There Yet? Survival Kit - Upper El Do you dread long car trips to Grandma's because somewhere along the way The Whiners always pipe up from the backseat? Fear no more!! Montessori mom Sara Borden created this awesome bag of interesting and fun things appropriate for an Upper Elementary Child. Donated By: Sara Borden and Saurin Shah Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
6008 Fishing Lessons Spend a few fun-filled hours guaranteed to hook some good memories while fishing for bass with Elementary students Ryan and Sebby Serrano. Two children (or one adult and child) are invited to join the boys and their dad, Julio (a fisheries biologist in his former life) to learn expert tips to reel in a big one. And you'll have all the necessary gear to make the adventure a success -- fishing equipment includes fishing pole, tackle box, lures, etc. Morning or afternoon time period and date to be arranged between donor and winning bidder. Donated By: Amy and Julio Serrano Value: $ 60 Opening Bid: $ 24
Page38 Children Closes at 09:50 PM 6009 Maxi-Micro Kickboard For almost 15 years, Micro has been designing the highest quality kickboard® scooters available. Employing a combination of elegant Swiss design and cutting-edge technology, Micro's kick scooters - from their children's kick scooters to their kick scooters for adults - have won over 50 national and international awards for design and quality. As the US distributor for Micro, Kickboard USA strives to offer a quality service to match the quality scooters Micro designs. If you're the winning bidder for this scooter, you can be sure it will be used every day, much loved and long remembered! Child's scooter for ages 5-11. Donated By: Kickboard USA Value: $ 130 Opening Bid: $ 52
6010 Baby Shower Gift Basket Welcome a new child into the world with this socially responsible gift - a chemical free changing pad in a brilliant circle design, wooden pull toy and stacker from a co-op in India colored with natural dyes, woolen puppet from a women's co-op in Kenya, two Putumayo kids CD's of world music, and some Little Twig bathing products that are chemical free and unscented…perfect for new skin! Donated By: Annie and Steve Hall Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
6011 Collection of Child's Tools Child-sized rake, hoe, shovel, push broom and leaf rake, each with wooden posts, metal fittings and leather loops for hanging on hooks (all measure 27.5" in height). Take home this delightful Practical Life set so your child can have fun caring for your home environment! Donated By: Charlotte and Felipe Duque Value: $ 45 Opening Bid: $ 18
6012 Girls Swatch Watch and Book The color-popping 'Green Splashy & Flashy' watch by Swatch is the perfect accessory to encourage your young one to learn the fine art of timekeeping. As a special addition, "How Do You Know What Time It Is?" by Robert E. Wells, reveals the mysteries of time with a fascinating history of how time came to be measured - from our early ancestors, who noted how the sun traveled across the sky, to the ancient Egyptians, who used "Shadow Stick clocks" to mark its path, through present-day quartz and atomic clocks. The perfect pairing to encourage your child to discover the fun of telling time. Donated By: Christine and Brent Donnelly Value: $ 55 Opening Bid: $ 22
Page39 Children Closes at 09:50 PM 6013 Boys Swatch Watch and Book The super-cool 'Pres-Cool Boy in Turquoise' watch by Swatch is the perfect accessory to encourage your young one to learn the fine art of timekeeping. As a special addition, "How Do You Know What Time It Is?" by Robert E. Wells, reveals the mysteries of time with a fascinating history of how time came to be measured - from our early ancestors, who noted how the sun traveled across the sky, to the ancient Egyptians, who used "Shadow Stick clocks" to mark its path, through present-day quartz and atomic clocks. The perfect pairing to encourage your child to learn…about time. Donated By: Christine and Brent Donnelly Value: $ 55 Opening Bid: $ 22
6014 Party With Live Concert at JAM Montesorri mom Dre Towey founded JAM (Junior Art and Music) in 2010 as an outlet for her three loves -- children, art and music. Invite up to 25 guests in June for a party with a personalized concert by Dre at the South Norwalk JAM studio. Parent’s Choice has described Dre's music as “intelligent, fun and slyly educational”, and each guest will take home one of her popular CDs. MUST BE USED DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2014. Donated By: JAM Value: $ 650 Opening Bid: $ 260
6015 Gap Gift Card What middle schooler doesn't love Gap? Use this gift card for your children...or go ahead and pick out something for yourself…there's still time to fall into the Gap! Donated By: Angela and Thomas Materna Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
6016 Electric Guitar and Lessons Nurture the rock god within your child with an electric guitar and lessons! This package includes an electric guitar, an amp, and a month of private lessons at School of Rock in New Canaan. So grab your ear plugs and let your rocker roll! Donated By: Annette and Curt Sang, School of Rock Value: $ 555 Opening Bid: $ 222
6017 Rainy Day Basket Rain, rain, go away! But when it doesn't, use the things in this basket to keep the kids busy. The basket includes Legos (ages 7 & up), arts and craft items, sketchbook, a book of brainteasers and more! Donated By: Tammy and Luis Sanchez Value: $ 75 Opening Bid: $ 30
Page40 Children Closes at 09:50 PM 6018 Reading Chair With Timer Make reading special and fun with this adorable chair made by Montessori mom April Baez. Beginning readers will have a personal spot to sit with a favorite book and be able to keep track of time for the class reading log! Donated By: April and George Baez Value: $ 40 Opening Bid: $ 16
6019 Three Day Art Class in June One child is invited to be part of an art class led by Montessori mom Susanna Carrillo (of Paper Scissors Oranges) at her home art studio in Wilton. The children will create art using all kinds of fun techniques and materials. Classes are held from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Choice of one of the following two weeks: June 10-12, or June 17-19, 2014. Please send a nut-free lunch with an ice pack and drink. Donated By: Susanna Carrillo and Andrew Foote Value: $ 195 Opening Bid: $ 78
6020 Isabelle’s Bunnies Young entrepreneur (friend of Montessori parent Priscilla Graham) and rabbit lover, Isabelle Stone, offers a Bunny Petting Zoo for birthday parties or any occasion. Isabelle will bring her furry friends and set up in your yard or home (the bunnies are litter trained). She’ll stay for about one hour, giving each party guest a turn to hold and play with the bunnies. Perfect for kids (or adults) who think clowns are scary! Date and time to be mutually agreed upon. Donated By: Isabelle's Bunnies Value: $ 60 Opening Bid: $ 24
6021 Musical Storytime You may have heard that there's no talking in the library, but Montessori parent Michael Robin (and Librarian in the Wilton Library Children's Department) encourages talking and singing with this offer! He'll bring his book and guitar to your Primary-aged child's gathering (birthday, playdate, book club party) for an hour of fun, stories and songs. Michael can customize his presentation to accommodate different ages and group sizes, and you'll agree on a theme or favorite type of book. Donated By: Michael Robin Value: $ 75 Opening Bid: $ 30
6022 Snazaroo Ultimate Party Face Painting Kit Liven up any party or dress up playdate with this fun Snazaroo Face Painting Kit. The paint is recommended for children ages 3 and older and is washable, hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Take it home today, and you'll have plenty of time to perfect those clowns, fairies, princesses and ghouls before Halloween! Donated By: Suzanne Henrick and Paul Magnone Value: $ 20 Opening Bid: $ 8
Page41 Children Closes at 09:50 PM 6023 Two Janie and Jack Outfits (6 - 12mo.) These two beautiful, summery outfits are just right for the youngest fashionista in the family. Perfect for weddings, club events, photo sessions and more. Donated By: Suzanne Henrick and Paul Magnone Value: $ 90 Opening Bid: $ 36
6024 KiwiCrate Craft Kits (7-Month Subscription) Looking for something really easy to entertain your children this summer? Look no further than KiwiCrate – an online craft company specializing in home delivery of themed craft projects. Each month you will receive a green crate brimming with creativity. You and your children will enjoy hours of hands-on fun with art projects, science experiments, interactive games and more! Each crate comes with all the supplies you need and kid-friendly instructions for two or more specially designed themed projects. Themes may include Secret Agent, Fairy Fun, Robot Rally, Wild Safari or many, many more. Once you experience the ease and fun of KiwiCrate, you and your children will jump in anticipation and delight to see that iconic green box in the mail! Donated By: Alison and Kishore Rao Value: $ 135 Opening Bid: $ 54
6025 Baby Girl Gift Basket Looking for a gift for a newborn girl or baby shower? This lovely basket includes a Ralph Lauren layette and blanket, adorable burp cloth and bib, feeding set, bow tie socks, and the book Counting Kisses presented in a reusable polka dot storage basket. Donated By: Melissa and Jonathan Ellis Value: $ 125 Opening Bid: $ 50
6026 Now I Know My ABC's Gift Basket A beautiful assortment of ABC related toys, including several puzzles, blocks, magnets, stacking blocks and books. This would make a perfect shower or first birthday gift for any child. Donated By: Melissa and Jonathan Ellis Value: $ 165 Opening Bid: $ 66
6027 Child's Oil Painting Set This kit will provide aspiring artists with an ideal starting point to dabble in the medium of the masters. Donated By: Suzanne Henrick and Paul Magnone Value: $ 35 Opening Bid: $ 14
Page42 Children Closes at 09:50 PM 6028 Little Totes for Little Hands Your little ones will enjoy this group of 12 mini tote bags and fabric paint. They can be embellished as an activity at a birthday party and sent home as goody bags, or they can be kept at home to be brought out on a lazy summer day… Donated By: Andrea and Patrick O'Meara Value: $ 25 Opening Bid: $ 10
6029 One Week at Betsy Beach Summer Art Camp At Betsy Beach Creative Art Studio, your child will work with a variety of materials and learn creative techniques while developing their imaginations in a noncompetitive nurturing environment. Children have the opportunity to experiment with drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, watercolor and pastels. Working in clay and other three-dimensional materials is also an essential part of the curriculum. Class size is kept to six students so each child receives individual attention. Betsy Beach studied art at Parsons School of Design, The School of Visual Arts and The New York School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture. After working as a graphic designer, Betsy opened her studio in Westport in 2005. She teaches art classes to children and adults and the summer camp runs June through August, for ages 6 and up. 2014 SUMMER SCHEDULE: Weeks of June 9 and June 16: Morning camp, all ages; Weeks of June 23 and June 30 (4-day week, no camp July 4): Morning camp, ages 12 years and older, Afternoon camp week of June 23, 9 yrs. and older; Afternoon camp week of June 30, all ages Weeks of July 7, 14, 21 & 28 and August 4, 11 & 18: Morning camp, all ages; Afternoon camp, ages 11 years and older. HOURS: Morning session, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Afternoon session, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m Donated By: Betsy Beach Studios Value: $ 325 Opening Bid: $ 130
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Food & Entertainment 41 7000 Selection of Liquors from William Grant Stock the bar just in time for those summer gatherings! You'll only need to pick up a few mixers…and maybe a bartender, to serve up some trendy cocktails you can feature at the annual block party. Cheers! Donated By: Gayle and Ron Wall Value: $ 500 Opening Bid: $ 200
7001 Five Months of Four Cedars Farm Fresh Eggs Turns out the chicken does come before the egg. Montessori mom Andrea O'Meara has a gaggle of new hens arriving this spring, but the eggs definitely won't come until next year. Once the chickens start to lay, you'll enjoy a dozen eggs each week delivered to you at school. The gorgeous eggshells are pink, brown, green, blue and sometimes white, but inside, all yolks are guaranteed to be bright orange and heavenly! Weekly egg deliveries from January through May of 2015. Note: specific delivery date each week will depend on the whim of the girls! Donated By: Andrea and Patrick O'Meara Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
7002 Gift Certificate to Osianna Mediterrean Taverna Head out with some friends to enjoy this $200 gift certificate to Osianna, a Fairfield favorite! Donated By: Anonymous Value: $ 200 Opening Bid: $ 80
7003 Russian Dinner Montessori parent Julia Vinokur will prepare a bountiful spread of traditional Russian foods for 12 to 14 adults. Foods include such delicacies as chicken pie, potato chebureki (savory pastries), pickled cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, beet salad, Russian winter salad, caviar, and, for dessert, crepes, and sweets. The dinner will be presented in a basket decorated with Russian themed napkins and matryoshka dolls. Delivered on a mutually agreed date between September 2014 and May 31, 2015. Donated By: The Vinokur Family Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
7004 Four Seasonal Baked Cakes or Pies Imagine a slice of hot apple pie on a cool night in October…or, a refreshing lovely fruit cobbler in June. Montessori mom Priscilla Graham will provide a homemade dessert perfect for the season -- four times of your choice! Please provide one week's notice. Donated By: Priscilla and Ian Graham Value: $ 120 Opening Bid: $ 48
Page44 Food & Entertainment Closes at 09:50 PM 7005 Three Loaves of Fresh-Baked Organic Bread Enjoy a selection of mouth-watering organic breads (e.g. Apple-Walnut, Oatmeal Date, Honey Wheat, Traditional White or Wheat) on three dates of your choice during the 2014-15 school year. A loaf of fresh-baked bread will be delivered to you at Whipple Road. A minimum of 90% organic ingredients will be used. Not recommended for high- sensitivity gluten families. Please provide one week's notice. Donated By: Varina and Luke Wakeman Value: $ 30 Opening Bid: $ 12
7006 NY Times Film Club - Individual Membership The New York Times Film Club is a membership-based club in New York City devoted to an audience that is passionate about movies. An annual membership entitles you to the following benefits: 1.Your choice of 12 preview screenings of new films. Choose any 12 new films annually from among dozens of previews offered throughout your membership period in various movie theaters in New York City. Select new film previews will include discussion and talkbacks with film talent, film experts and New York Times journalists. Individual members receive one ticket to each of 12 films. 2.Two special events, including red-carpet premieres of classic films or new releases. Individual members receive one ticket to their choice of any two of these special events. 3.Exclusive members-only access to unreleased independent films, documentaries and film festival favorites. 4.15% discount on most purchases at The New York Times Online Store. Some exceptions apply. 5.$5 members-only discount on up to four tickets to select TimesTalks film- related live events. Winning bidder to contact donor for purchase of membership. Membership begins on the date of purchase and expires on the exact same date one year later. Donated By: The Shah Family Value: $ 125 Opening Bid: $ 50
7007 The Return of the Milkman Did you know you can have milk delivered to your home, right here in Fairfield County? Receive a weekly delivery of these farmyard delights: 1. Two half gallon bottles of delicious Battenkill Valley Creamery (BVC) milk from upstate New York (creamtop, whole, skim, 2% or 1%) 2. One pint of BVC half and half, and 3. One dozen Feather Ridge Farm eggs, from the Hudson Valley. Deliveries made weekly for a period of four consecutive weeks. Valid June 1, 2014 until October 31, 2014. Winning bidder to contact Donor to arrange delivery. Towns served include Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Westport, New Canaan, Fairfield, Wilton, Ridgefield, Norwalk and Weston. Donated By: Esra Koseatac and Murat Yasanliel Value: $ 90 Opening Bid: $ 36
Page45 Food & Entertainment Closes at 09:50 PM 7008 Cheese School for 12 at Fairfield Cheese Co. A little wine, a little cheese..learning has never been so delightful! Head out with some friends for an evening of cheese education at Fairfield Cheese Company. A group of up to twelve will enjoy tasty selections of cheese from artisan cheese purveyors in a fun, relaxed class. Contact Fairfield Cheese Company for current class schedules when you are ready to book; weekday and weekends available (summer has more flexibility). Classes held from 7-9 p.m. No expiration date. Donated By: Mari Inagami and Ananth Krishnamurthy Value: $ 540 Opening Bid: $ 216
7009 Flex Pass Tickets to The Westport Country Playhouse Design your own subscription package! Choose any of the shows during the 2014 season on a day that best fits your schedule. Flex Pass holders will receive a host of wonderful subscriber-only benefits as members of the Playhouse subscriber family. 2014 Shows include: Sing For Your Shakespeare (June 3-22); Nora (July 15-Aug 2); Things We Do For Love (Aug 19-Sept 6); and Intimate Apparel (Oct 7-Nov 1). So head out to this local treasure and enjoy the shows! Flex Pass valid for 8 tickets total. See westportplayhouse.org for more details. Donated By: Caroline and Rudolph Krediet Value: $ 400 Opening Bid: $ 160
7010 Case of Wine from Crimson Wine Group The Crimson Wine Group owns and operates a small portfolio of luxury wineries in some of the best wine growing regions up and down the West Coast. With a commitment to the best vineyard sites, hand-crafted quality and sustainable farming practices, each property produces distinctive wines that represent the best the appellation has to offer. This case includes: 2 bottles 2010 Dijon Clones Chardonnay; 2 bottles 2008 Estate Chardonnay; 2 bottles 2011 Pinot Gris; 2 bottles 2009 Crimson Creek Merlot; 2 bottles 2008 Onyx; 2 bottles 2009 Napa Valley Merlot Donated By: Sonia and Joseph O'Connor Value: $ 500 Opening Bid: $ 200
7011 Gift Certificate to the Little Barn Pub A casual pub for the whole family or just the grown-ups! Check out their new Sunday Brunch (11:30-3:30) -- items include Lemon Ricotta Pancake, Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tacos, Quiche Lorraine, French Toast with caramelized bananas & vanilla gelato, or their Steak & Eggs. Pair it with a Bacon Bloody or their new Beer of the Moment, the Thimble Island's American Ale -- a local brew from just up the coast in Branford, CT. Sounds like the making of a weekend tradition! Donated By: Lisa and John Fay Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
Page46 Food & Entertainment Closes at 09:50 PM 7012 Private Wine Tasting at Total Wine & More Treat your friends, family, and fellow oenophiles to a wine tasting for up to 20 people in the private tasting space at Total Wine & More in Norwalk. Taste eight of their premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing (select from three popular themes: California Dreaming, An Inspiring Taste of Italy or Tour de France). Your guests will enjoy a virtual tour of the land and learn about the famed appellations and grape varietals that make each region so unforgettable. One of Total Wine & More's wine experts will be on hand to present and discuss each delicious wine during your two-hour tasting, which can be arranged as a seated class-style or more casual walk-around event. Total Wine & More will provide all necessary stemware along with educational handouts for tasting notes. Tastings may not be held on holiday weekends or during the last six weeks of the year. Three weeks' notice required from request date. Donated By: Total Wine & More Value: $ 500 Opening Bid: $ 200
7013 Home Cooked Meals Montessori mom Deb Conry loves to cook and offers a weekly delivery of a home cooked meal for one month this Fall. Specializing in healthful, seasonal and organic food, Deb is passionate about cooking meals using local ingredients you can feel good about. Try some Butternut Squash and Pear Soup, Pumpkin Rigatoni, Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Mason Jar Chili with Corn Bread and more - all fresh from the Conry Kitchen. Full menu options will be provided to winning bidder. Includes main dish plus two sides with optional dessert. Special diets can be accommodated, and meals are offered during the months of September, October or November 2014. Details to be arranged between donor and winning bidder. Donated By: Deb and Brian Conry Value: $ 200 Opening Bid: $ 80
7014 $25 Gift Certificate to Steam - #1 Renowned pastry chef Brianna Pennell, Montessori mom to Eden, opened Steam Coffee Bar in 2013. It has quickly become a favorite go-to spot for Westporters who need a nice jumpstart to their day. Steam is proud to only serve locally sourced products from their coffee and tea to the ingredients in their delicious breakfast treats. Locations include the Greens Farms train station and the Westport train station. Donated By: Briana Pennell Value: $ 25 Opening Bid: $ 10
7015 $25 Gift Certificate to Steam - #2
Donated By: Briana Pennell Value: $ 25 Opening Bid: $ 10
Page47 Food & Entertainment Closes at 09:50 PM 7016 Earthplace Family Membership + Binoculars Bring the brood back to nature with a Westport Earthplace Family Membership. Whilst sporting this pair of focus-free wide-angle binoculars by Bushnell, your expedition leader will certainly look the part of naturalist and explorer! Donated By: Carla and Slavisa Samardzija Value: $ 143 Opening Bid: $ 57
7017 New Canaan Nature Center Family Membership + Binoculars Calling all explorers! Grab these new Bushnell focus-free wide-angle binoculars and get on down to the New Canaan Nature Center! This family membership will get everyone back out where they belong with feet plodding, hands grubbing, and eyes wandering, just as they should be. Donated By: Carla and Slavisa Samardzija Value: $ 118 Opening Bid: $ 47
7018 Chemex Coffeemaker and Accessories Simple function and visual elegance combine for the optimum extraction of full rich-bodied coffee. Included are 100 Chemex filters to aid in the crafting of your perfect cup of morning coffee, along with a glass lid to prevent evaporation and maintain proper strength of flavor. It's "the chemists way: extract the rest and keep the best"! Donated By: Susan and Carl Ekstrom Value: $ 59 Opening Bid: $ 23
7019 Instant Wine Cellar Begin or broaden your wine cellar with a few bottles of wine selected by Ken and Nancy Nessel who enjoy learning about new wines from around the world. Wines are in the $15-$20 range and include the best of wines featured in Darien YWCA Winetasters groups. Get ready to try some new wines -- reds, and whites for you! Donated By: Nancy and Kenneth Nessel Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
7020 Locavore's Delight Montessori mom Amy Young offers a bit of her kitchen bounty with this basket of homemade preserves. Fruit jams, pickles, canned tomatoes plus something sweet for those Sunday morning pancakes -- all sourced locally and ready to enjoy! Donated By: Amy Young and Paul Mazzarulli Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
Page48 Food & Entertainment Closes at 09:50 PM 7021 Family Fun Series Subscription to Fairfield University's Quick Center The Quick Center provides an opportunity to stay connected to world-class music, dance, and theatre ensembles, HD broadcasts, and leading public figures. The Family Fun Series offers productions specific to families with children and a real focus on "high-energy hijinks"! Subscription for Family of 4; winning bidder to contact donor to begin subscription for the 2014-15 season. Donated By: Claudine DiSario and Gerald Steele Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
7022 Comida Casera Para Seis How about an authentic Mexican dinner delivered to your home? Cooked by Montessori mom Adriana Carpio-Somma and Montessori abuela Guillermina Carpio, this "comida casera" (homemade meal) is based on almost 70 years of cooking experience. This dinner feeds 6-8 people and includes a mix of items like pork tamales, beef filled empanadas, chicken taquitos, turkey mole enchiladas, sopa de albondigas (meatball soup), arroz con pollo (chicken and rice), black beans, rice and homemade tortillas, served with garden grown vegetables and HOT, HOT, HOT homemade green and red salsas. ¡buen provecho! Please provide three weeks' notice prior to dinner date; not available January through March 2015 or during other 2014-15 school year breaks or holidays. Summer time is preferred for garden fresh foods! Donated By: Adriana and Randy Somma Value: $ 400 Opening Bid: $ 160
7023 Va Va Veggies! Montessori alumna Margaret Rosiello offers a basket of home-grown veggies from her backyard garden. Her favorites are tomatoes, zucchini, basil, chives, carrots, radishes, and more…so Margaret will choose a perfect selection from the garden depending on what looks ready to pick! Available from July through September 2014. Date and delivery details to be mutually agreed upon. Donated By: Margaret Rosiello Value: $ 40 Opening Bid: $ 16
7024 Westchester Legoland Discovery Center Annual Family Pass An entire year of brick filled fun! The Pass entitles a family of four (2 adults, 2 children) to unlimited entry to the Westchester Discovery Center, 10% discount on LEGO shop purchases, 20% discount on food and beverages in the café, 10% discount on birthday parties, subscription to LEGO CLUB magazine and invitation to all sneak-preview event days! Let's build! Winner may pickup the membership on Saturday June 7, 2014 at Legoland Discovery Center. If the winner cannot pick up that day, they can call and change the date of pickup. The winner has 90 days to pick up the membership. Donated By: Legoland Discovery Center Value: $ 230 Opening Bid: $ 92
Page49 Food & Entertainment Closes at 09:50 PM 7025 Family Membership to The Maritime Aquarium Maritime Aquarium annual membership entitles you to free Aquarium visits as often as you like for a full year. You'll get to know a fascinating mix of marine life: playful river otters, steely sharks, curious seals, amazing loggerhead sea turtles, and the many species of fish and crabs that live in Long Island Sound. You'll want to come back to tour the ever-changing special exhibits and experience the spectacular IMAX movies. Plus, members receive invitations for special Member-Only events, from advance IMAX screenings to family workshops. Family Membership is for two adults and their children or grandchildren and is valid for one year. Donated By: Camila and Fernando Mazzanti Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
7026 Bottle of Perrier-Jouet Champagne + Flutes Since 1811, Perrier-Jouet has crafted elegant, floral wines of rare finesse with a chardonnay hallmark. Now is your chance to enjoy "moments of pure delight and beauty". Two beautiful champagne flutes are included in the presentation box. Donated By: Catherine and Adrian Lanning Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
7027 Private Classical Concert Montessori parents Andrew Smith and Andrea Mills offer their talents and time for an intimate performance in your home. Andrew is Music Director of the Suzuki Music School of Westport, where Andrea is on cello faculty. Andrew is a prizewinning violinist and graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, UK, and he made his London Debut at the Royal Festival Hall in 1992. Andrea has a wide variety of musical interests from contemporary music to jazz cello. She has played with such familiar names as Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Johnny Mathias, Yes, Diana Krall, Dave Gruisin, the Trans- Siberian Orchestra and the Turtle Island String Quartet. The duo will perform for an hour at a mutually agreed date and time. If you have a piano, it may also be possible to have a pianist join them. Restricted dates: January 15 through March 31, 2015. Donated By: Andrea Mills and Andrew Smith Value: $ 700 Opening Bid: $ 280
Page50 Food & Entertainment Closes at 09:50 PM 7028 Custom-Roasted Coffee of the Month Home coffee roasters and Montessori parents Ian Etra and Mazia Qaiser will custom roast one pound of coffee beans for you each month of the school year (September through June). Experience freshly roasted beans chosen by you from a selection of coffees grown around the world. Pick something you would like to try, tell us how you brew it, and we will roast it to a level that will maximize your drinking pleasure! Our past favorites have included Guatemalan Huehuetenango, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, and Indian Monsoon Malabar. All our green beans are sourced online from Sweet Maria's (Dr. Montessori would approve!) Donated By: Mazia Qaiser and Ian Etra Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
7029 Homemade Artisanal Dark Chocolate Truffles Home chocolatiers and Montessori parents Mazia Qaiser and Ian Etra will dazzle your senses with three gift boxes of a dozen homemade chocolate truffles, interspersed throughout the school year. We begin with high-quality tempered dark chocolate, and create a variety of hand-rolled truffles or molded pieces, using ingredients like espresso, black walnut, cinnamon, and brown butter in ganaches and fresh creams. Tell us your preference and we will put together the perfect gift box for the December holidays, Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day -- or you can pretend that you gave them away. Donated By: Mazia Qaiser and Ian Etra Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
7030 Six Bottles of Italian Wines Maria Montessori might have enjoyed this "Sensorial Work". Take home these six hand-selected bottles of heavenly Italian wines and be sure to raise a glass to our favorite Italian! Includes three varieties; two each of a rich red, two light reds and two whites. Salute! Donated By: Susan and Matthew Byer Value: $ 300 Opening Bid: $ 120
7031 Shake It Up! Enjoy this beautiful Julia Knight cocktail shaker and ice bucket along with three jars of special add-ins from restaurant Smith & Wollensky in New York City. Donated By: Andrea and Patrick O'Meara Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
7032 SoNo Date Night Are you and your partner in need of a date night? Use this $150 gift card to enjoy dinner at The Spread in South Norwalk, and then head on over to the Regency Theatre to catch a show! Donated By: Kasenthrie and Seelan Pather Value: $ 170 Opening Bid: $ 68
Page51 Food & Entertainment Closes at 09:50 PM 7033 Broadway Tickets Take a break and take in a show! Enjoy this $400 gift certificate redeemable for tickets to a Broadway show of your choosing. Donated By: Madeleine and Conal Breslin Value: $ 400 Opening Bid: $ 160
7034 Citrus Marmalade Medley Montessori parents Fran and Zinka offer marmalade with a twist: Meyer lemon, orange and grapefruit marmalades with zesty, zingy, pleasing...secret ingredients. Yum! Donated By: The Benton-Rzeznik Family Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
7035 Gift Certificate to The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges Chef Jean-Georges introduces his latest venture, a casually elegant restaurant ensconced in the picturesque town of Pound Ridge, New York. The down-to-earth food and contemporary-country feel make the Inn at Pound Ridge a convivial, family-friendly restaurant frequented by neighbors and tourists alike. Stop in for a glass of wine and a pizza, or come out for a special-occasion dinner. With two dining rooms, two full bars, a candle- illuminated wine cellar for private dining, and a chef’s table in the kitchen, the Inn is equipped to accommodate events of all sizes, from intimate dinner parties to full-scale weddings. So head to the Inn at Pound Ridge and look forward to a thoroughly enjoyable culinary experience. Donated By: Michele and David Rosenbloom Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
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Travel 41 7500 Week in Vermont Enjoy a week this summer in a spectacular 5 bedroom, 5 bath contemporary house in a private setting on Killington Mountain -- just a four hour drive from Fairfield County. The house is minutes from the Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail, situated in lush woods near a babbling brook. Windows on all sides offer views from any spot in the house, but you'll probably spend more time outdoors! Enjoy biking, canoeing and hiking, or explore nearby towns of Woodstock, Quechee and Ludlow. Available for one week during summer 2014, dates to be mutually agreed upon between donor and winning bidder. Donated By: Stephen Davis and Jeffrey Busch Value: $ 3,000 Opening Bid: $ 1,200
7501 Ski Weekend at Bromley Mountain, VT Escape to the Green Mountains for a weekend of skiing! Montessori parents Andrew and Ellery Malkin offer their three-bedroom, two-bath condo on Bromley Mountain which sleeps eight, has a magnificent, 30-mile panoramic view of Stratton and Magic Mountains and features a completely updated kitchen. The master has a queen-size bed and ensuite bath, with a set of twin beds in a second bedroom. The third bedroom features two sets of bunk beds for kids. If skiing isn't your thing, the unit is just ten minutes’ drive to Stratton or to downtown Manchester Village for outlet shopping and dining. Bromley is a 3-3½ hour drive from Fairfield County, so it's an easy trip for a weekend get-away. Offered for one winter non-holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday night stay) between December 1, 2014- April 1, 2015, exact dates to be confirmed prior to November 26, 2014. Donated By: Ellery and Andrew Malkin Value: $ 1,100 Opening Bid: $ 440
7502 Beach House in Breezy Point Montessori parents Christine and Eric Smith invite you and your family or friends to spend up to a week at their beach house in Breezy Point, NY. The house is directly on the water on the bayside, just a few blocks' walk to the beach on the ocean side. Newly rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy, the house has four bedrooms and sleeps up to 13, so it could work well for two to three families to share. The master and guest room each have a queen bed, the third bedroom has a double, and for the kids, a fourth bedroom plus a loft can sleep a total of 7! Not available July 3-6, August 1-17 and Labor Day weekend 2014. Other dates throughout the year to be mutually agreed upon between donor and winning bidder. Donated By: Christine and Eric Smith Value: $ 3,000 Opening Bid: $ 1,200
Page53 Travel Closes at 10:00 PM 7503 Fourth of July Week on Martha's Vineyard Spend the 4th on the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard! This charming 3- bedroom home and lovely 2-bedroom studio combine to sleep up to twelve people. Located in a peaceful wooded setting, just a 5 minute walk to the beach. Available Saturday, June 28-July 5, 2014 for either full or partial week; winning bidder to confirm dates and details with donor. Donated By: The Farinholt Family Value: $ 4,000 Opening Bid: $ 1,600
7504 Aloha Hawaii Montessori parents Hugh and Savanna Ross offer one week at their Honolulu apartment. Located at the bottom of Diamond Head, it sleeps 2 adults and 3 children comfortably. Includes guest membership at the Outrigger Canoe Club…that's the Magnum P.I. volleyball and kayak paddling location, for all you fans of 80's TV. Subject to availability; contact donors for scheduling at least one month in advance. Donated By: Savanna and Hugh Ross Value: $ 5,000 Opening Bid: $ 2,000
Page54 Travel Closes at 10:00 PM 7505 Getaway…to the Bitter End Yacht Club, BVI Overdue for some alone time? Then book a sitter and steal away to the British Virgin Islands for seven glorious nights! The Bitter End Yacht Club offers the best watersports activities, club fleet and excursions in the Caribbean. Its spectacular waterfront, blue skies and starry nights create the perfect vacation experience whether you’re dining at one of its waterfront venues, sunning on one of three beaches, or relaxing on the private deck of your beachfront cottage. Your Classic 7-Night Stay will include:
•Accommodations for two •Three meals daily at any of the BEYC waterfront dining venues •Unlimited use of the Club Fleet •Fresh water pool •Walking/hiking trails •Guest Cocktail Party •Day-long blue water excursions to nearby islands (Anegada, Norman Island, The Baths) •Snorkeling trips in and around North Sound •Sunday regatta and party •Introduction to Sailing Course •Sunset sails and Champagne cruise
Voted one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, Bitter End Yacht Club is an island retreat where love of the water, family tradition, welcoming staff and the generous Caribbean spirit matter most. Immerse yourself in the Bitter End and see how the perfect vacation is defined Available Dates: June 1 through August 23, 2014 and October 13 through December 22, 2014 (excluding Thanksgiving Week November 22-30, 2014). January 4 through April 15, 2015 (excluding March 14-28, 2015). Extra person rates for more than two persons apply. Donated By: Laura Grabe and Justin Hokin Value: $ 7,500 Opening Bid: $ 3,000
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Staff Offerings 41 8000 Three Delicious Seasonal Soups Toddler Directress Veronica Brasher will make three vegetarian soups for your family during the school year in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Choose from roasted cauliflower and garlic, creamy squash, lentil, and sweet potato soups, or a hearty vegetarian chili. And feel free to let Veronica know if you have a favorite vegetable, because she's sure to have a recipe! Each soup will serve five, so just add a loaf of bread, toss a salad, and let Veronica's featured soup round out a wholesome, nutritious meal! Soups will be delivered to school at a mutually convenient time. Please contact Veronica at least one week in advance of when you'll want each soup. Donated By: The Brasher Family Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
8001 Home Consultation for the Early Years Eager to create the perfect Montessori environment at home for your newborn to 3 year old but don't know where to begin? Toddler Directress Veronica Brasher will visit your home and carefully help you design an environment that will foster your child's needs to become an active collaborator in family life. Veronica will offer ideas you can easily implement to enable your young one to perform practical life work at home and become independent during the process. Date to be mutually agreed upon during the 2014-15 school year. Donated By: The Brasher Family Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
8002 Two Subscriptions to the Stamford Symphony Head out to hear the Stamford Symphony and enjoy seven programs during the 2014-15 Orchestra Classics Series. The winner may choose Saturday or Sunday performances and either orchestra or mezzanine seating. Concert subject to advance reservations and availabilty. Once redeemed, tickets will be mailed in Fall of 2014. Donated By: Linda and Jeff Krulwich, Stamford Symphony Value: $ 520 Opening Bid: $ 208
8003 Handmade Baby Quilt Upper Elementary Directress and handicraft wizard Susan Clark offers a handmade baby quilt for your little tot or new one on the way! The quilt is made from post-Civil War era reproduction pink fabrics of 100% cotton. The design features a traditional sawtooth star pattern, is machine washable and measures 40" x 32". Donated By: Susan Clark Value: $ 85 Opening Bid: $ 34
Page56 Staff Offerings Closes at 10:00 PM 8004 Artful Bounty Late Day Assistant Mary Nastasi offers this collection of art supplies and creative ideas for your budding Picasso. Designer Duct tape, paint, brushes, canvas, pencils…carve out a bit of space, add a dash of imagination and step back to admire the masterpiece! Donated By: Mary Nastasi Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
8005 Nanny's Pound Cake An annual favorite! Napper and Late Day Assistant Charlene Blount offers a homemade, organic old-fashioned Pound Cake. Great for a holiday, birthday or freeze it for that impromptu afternoon tea! Baked and offered in a baking pan. Available June through November 10, 2014. Please contact Charlene two weeks in advance. Donated By: Charlene Blount Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
8006 French Breakfast with Terry Calling all Francophiles! French Specialist Terry Ullman will meet your child and up to two friends or siblings for breakfast at Isabelle et Vincent, a French boulangerie in Fairfield, for treats and conversation. But you don't have to be a student of French to enjoy a buttery croissant and conversation with Terry -- all are welcome! Date to be mutually agreed upon during Summer 2014. Donated By: Terry Ullman Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
8007 Haircut at Artistex Salon & Spa Treat yourself to a haircut and style at Artistex in Westport. Learning Specialist Andrea DeBroka raves about the services and always "walks out feeling like a million bucks"…so she hopes to spread the love! Gift certificate valid through December 31, 2014. Donated By: Artistex an Odete DaSilva Salon & Spa Value: $ 65 Opening Bid: $ 26
8008 Manicure and Pedicure from Artistex Salon To relax after a day at school, Learning Specialist Andrea DeBroka loves to indulge herself with a mani/pedi at Artistex Salon & Spa in Westport. With this certificate, you too can take some time for yourself (but you get to sneak away while the kids are in school!) Expires December 31, 2014. Donated By: Artistex an Odete DaSilva Salon & Spa Value: $ 60 Opening Bid: $ 24
Page57 Staff Offerings Closes at 10:00 PM 8009 Extravagant Love and A Pot of Gold This beautiful Crate & Barrel glass jar is full of love all covered in gold, in honor of our School's Golden 50th Anniversary. Take it home today as a sweet reminder of the night…and enjoy it with friends and family! Donated By: Ruth Hurwitz and Nick Pisano Value: What Price Love? Opening Bid: $ 40
8010 Me and My Handyman Shadow Facilities Manager Gerard Bisceglie is a man of many talents, and every day he has an opportunity to use a variety of skills (and tools)! One lucky student will spend half a day with Gerard as he makes the building rounds on Whipple Road. Inside, outside, whereever something needs attention…you child will have a chance to see Gerard in action and help care for our wonderful School. Full Day Primary aged children and up. Date to be mutually agreed upon during 2014-15 school year. Donated By: Gerard Bisceglie Value: $ 150 Opening Bid: $ 60
8011 Hyde Park on the Hudson Take a day and a friend on a journey to Hyde Park, New York and spend time at Val-Kill Cottage, where Eleanor Roosevelt passed much time during her life. Enjoy two tickets to the hour-long guided tour and a picnic lunch on the surrounding grounds. Lunch will be prepared for you by Dana Eisenberg, delivered to your home on the day of your trip. Ticket purchase and lunch details to be arranged with donor when you choose a date for the outing. Donated By: Dana and Mark Eisenberg Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
8012 Favorite Read-Alouds Learning Specialist Meg Drake offers a selection of her favorite books for all ages. Included are books for toddlers just learning language and books for readers of all levels through the continuum. Donated By: Meg Drake Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
8013 Ten Handmade Birthday Cards Never say “Happy Belated Birthday” again! Have these cards in your stash ready to send. Lower Elementary Assistant Lorrie Kennedy used a little glue, paper, stamp pads and ink, and a Sizzix machine to craft these beautiful, 4"x 5 1/2" birthday cards which come with matching envelopes. Donated By: Lorrie Kennedy Value: $ 35 Opening Bid: $ 14
Page58 Staff Offerings Closes at 10:00 PM 8014 Ten Handmade Note Cards Perfect for every occasion – thank yous, get wells, or just a lovely personal note! Lower Elementary Assistant Lorrie Kennedy used a little glue, paper, stamp pads and ink, and a Sizzix machine to craft these beautiful, 4"x 5 1/2" cards which come with matching envelopes. Donated By: Lorrie Kennedy Value: $ 35 Opening Bid: $ 14
8015 Trista's S'mores Cupcakes Lower Elementary Directress Trista Gamble is famous for her cupcakes -- either bite sized or regular – and will bake 2 dozen of her s’mores cupcakes for one lucky bidder. A decadent treat with chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallow all rolled into one! Enjoy by the campfire without the messy hands, or taste a little bit of summer at that winter birthday party (so you'll only have to plan the party games!) One week's notice, please. Donated By: Trista and Josh Gamble Value: $ 40 Opening Bid: $ 16
8016 $50 Gift Certificate to David Mac Salon Dreaming of summer…highlights? Head out to David Mac Hair and Color Group in Fairfield. Donated By: David Mac Hair and Color Group Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
8017 Gift Certificate to Tavern on Main IT Director Cindy Dineen offers a chance to have a night out in Westport! Tavern on Main is a local landmark featuring refined American cuisine, warm hospitality and outstanding customer service. Donated By: Cindy Dineen Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
8018 $100 Gift Certificate to Crate & Barrel Summertime, party time, anytime you want to add a little flair to your table or room! Donated By: Donna and Jeff Moore Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
8019 One Hour Float at iFloat in Westport Do all the iPads, iPods, iPhones and iThings make you feel like your head is spinning and you can't shut off your mind? If you're feeling overloaded and overstimulated, try floating! Floating in a tank of warm salty water, in a quiet, dark place can do great things for your mind and body. Escape the overload for an hour to begin your journey towards complete mental and physical relaxation. Donated By: Kate and Gerry Caporale Value: $ 100 Opening Bid: $ 40
Page59 Staff Offerings Closes at 10:00 PM 8020 Mosaic Table Top Art Specialist Mark Stephenson dedicated many hours over the winter creating this beautiful mosaic table top, ready to grace your patio or as a focal point in your garden, just in time for summer! The design inspiration was influenced by a visit Mark made some years ago to a ceramic studio in rural Pennsylvania where he saw tiles made in the Arts and Crafts style. He also drew inspiration from antiquity, studying mosaic patterns used to decorate floors in Ancient Rome. The process involved creating each stoneware tile, which was then glazed and fired onsite in the kiln. During the entire creative process, Elementary students witnessed the various stages of the assembly and also played a part in choosing the colors of the glazes used to finish the tiles. Our Labyrinth is featured in the center of the design, sure to invite quiet contemplation…or inspired conversation. Donated By: Mark and Kathleen Stephenson Value: $ 600 Opening Bid: $ 240
8021 Afternoon Movie Outing with Erin Erin McCarthy invites your child and a friend to a movie on a day in June. And of course popcorn and drinks will be included, so pick a movie and head out! Offered to Third Year students and up. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon; must be redeemed by June 30, 2014. Donated By: Erin McCarthy Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
8022 Pizza and Bubbles (for Kids!) No, it's not a pizza party with champagne, this one's geared to the younger crowd. Primary Assistants and mother-daughter team Kim and Erin Clark invite your child and up to four Montessori friends to a pizza party on the Montessori playground this summer. Kim will provide a giant bubble maker for all to create magnificent bubbles to float around the playground while the students enjoy some fun in the sun. Two hour party to be scheduled on mutually agreed upon day before August 15, 2014. Donated By: Erin Clark, Kim Clark Value: $ 30 Opening Bid: $ 12
8023 Child's Music Recording Session and CD Your child and up to two friends are invited to join Ashley Grob and her husband Jeremy at their professional in-home studio. Choose a favorite song to sing or pick one from Ashley's "Classroom Classics". No matter what is sung, the "Groovin' with the Grobs" session CD is sure to become a favorite for the car or home! Session to be scheduled with the Grobs during July or August 2014 Donated By: Ashley and Jeremy Grob Value: $ 200 Opening Bid: $ 80
Page60 Staff Offerings Closes at 10:00 PM 8024 Headmaster's Homemade Sticky Buns David Blanchard is a wonderful baker who first learned from his mom, and then further augmented his skills after marriage to Laura. David refined his favorite recipes even more so when leading troops of hungry high school boys on multi-week camping trips, where his sticky cinnamon buns became legendary. This is a signature and decadent dozen - sure to sate any sweet tooth craving. Pan of sticky buns to be delivered to School during final week of school, June 2-6, 2014. Donated By: David and Laura Blanchard Value: $ 20 Opening Bid: $ 8
8025 Daily Virtues This year, the monthly Parent Ed Morning discussions were based around 8 virtues - Patience, Tolerance, Generosity, Respect, Compassion, Forgiveness, Honesty - and the last virtue in the series is Gratitude - how perfect! Primary Directress and Parent Ed Coordinator Ashley Grob hand painted each sign, then lovingly hung them by the front office. Display this reminder of our daily virtues in your family room, kitchen, child's room, or entrance - wherever you wish -- as a sweet reminder of what we all aspire to. Donated By: Ashley and Jeremy Grob Value: $ 50 Opening Bid: $ 20
8026 Spanish Lunch and Lesson Let teacher and cook extraordinaire, Carolina Martino take care of lunch for your group of Montessori kids. Carolina will come to your home and prepare a wonderful Spanish inspired lunch, in addition to offering a fun Spanish lesson. From setting the table to cleaning it up, the children will enjoy an authentic culinary and cultural experience. Maximum of four Montessori students, Primary aged and older. To be scheduled at a mutually agreed time between September 15, 2014 and December 15, 2014. Donated By: Carolina and John Martino Value: $ 250 Opening Bid: $ 100
8027 Puns, Pizza and a Pretty Night Your child can pick two friends and join Middle School Language Arts teacher Leila Sheilds at this year's Shakespeare on the Sound production, Two Gentleman of Verona. You'll review the characters and plot beforehand (Proteus, Valentine, Silvia! Love, rivalry, strict parents, funny dogs, outlaws!), make predictions at the intermission (who will win Silvia? what is "mimetic" desire?), and share your revelations (really--it just ends like that?) afterwards. Leila will bring the dinner and a blanket, you bring your favorite beach chair. Limit to three students, 6th Year and older. Choose performances from one of the following nights: June 16, 17, 18, 23, or 24. Pinkney Park, Rowayton at 6:30 PM (showtime 7:30 p.m.) Donated By: Leila and Nick Sheilds Value: $ 230 Opening Bid: $ 92
Page61 Staff Offerings Closes at 10:00 PM 8028 The Montessori Method - Signed by Maria Montessori As Dr. Montessori wrote in the preface to this 1912 English edition of her book: "To the Harvard professors who have made my work known in America…a mere acknowledgement of what I owe them, this is a barren response; but it is my hope that the method itself, in its effect upon the children of America, may prove adequate expression of my gratitude."
Similarly, as an incomplete but most genuine extension of my gratitude for 30 years of service and advocacy as your leader and friend, I humbly offer this book toward the bounty of our shared inheritance to be celebrated at Auction 2014. ~ With love from MaryZ Donated By: Mary Zeman Value: $ 1,000 Opening Bid: $ 400
8029 Traditional Brazilian Cheese Bread Pao de Queijo is a very traditional cheese bread which is a popular snack and breakfast food in Brazil. Primary Assistant Fabiana Jarrin will make two loaves of this bread (one of her favorite tastes of home!) and deliver it to the school for you to enjoy with your family. One week's notice, please. Donated By: Fabiana and Gustavo Jarrin Value: $ 40 Opening Bid: $ 16
8030 Hand-crocheted Rug Patricia Clahar awed the Middle School students when she introduced kick- boxing to the program this Fall, but she also has a "softer" side. After a day in the classroom, Patricia enjoys crocheting and offers this natural-fiber rug, in doily style...cozy underfoot! Donated By: Patricia Clahar Value: $ 40 Opening Bid: $ 16
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Staff Sign Up Events 41 8500 Labyrinth Soccer Clinic An autumn favorite! The Labyrinth Soccer Black Team will host a youth soccer clinic on Thursday, October 23rd from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on The Montessori School field. Each participant receives a Labyrinth Soccer T-Shirt and first-class instruction from the School's top team. Open to Primary and Elementary aged children. October 23, 2014 3:30 - 5 PM Donated By: Jason Brasher and Labyrinth Soccer Black Team Value: $45 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
8501 Game Night Hosts Ted and Colleen Stonbely, along with Jon and Melissa Ellis invite you for a Saturday night of food, fun and drinks! Scattegories, Mexican Train, Blockus, Hearts -- Twister? Get your game on and join the party for some competitive fun! This sign-up event is for up to 16 adults on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Stonbely's Weston home. Donated By: Melissa and Jonathan Ellis, Colleen and Ted Stonbely Value: $50 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
8502 Ukranian Egg Decorating Class Originating in Ukraine, Pysanky has a history dating back thousands of years. This special technique of layering wax and dyes to create intricate designs on eggs has been passed down through generations, and now Upper Elementary Directress Susan Clark and Assistant Diane Harley will teach six people -- children and adults welcome -- this beautiful craft! Open to Elementary-aged students and above. Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Donated By: Susan and Kevin Clark, Diane and Fred Harley Value: $35 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
8503 Sandcastle Building with Elizabeth and Vicki Endless summer...Cap off your Upper Elementary child's first week of the 2014-15 school year with a beach excursion hosted by Elizabeth and Vicki. When classes end on Friday, September 5th, they will take students directly from school to Westport's Compo Beach by bus and car for a sandcastle building contest! Refreshments will be served. Open to 16 Upper El students, scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2014. Students should bring beach wear and a towel. Parents will pick up their children at Compo Beach at 4 p.m. Donated By: Vicki and John Crumpton, Elizabeth and Ron Zobel Value: $50 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
Page63 Staff Sign Up Events Closes at 8504 Scrapbooking Workshop with Nicole Love the look of a stylized scrapbook but want to avoid the expense of investing in costly embellishments? Toddler Assistant Nicole Jarrin will show your Elementary student all the tricks of creating a beautiful book of memories with common materials from home. Construction paper, scissors, glue, markers, crayons, card stock -- and of course, imagination -- transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Nicole will demonstrate how to mount photos with borders, lettering incorporated into captions, and specific techniques to build on themes. Using a Travel Theme, Nicole will lead students through a hands-on workshop to create a small, personalized scrapbook with photos and memorabilia from their summer vacations or other traveling adventures! Open to 10 Elementary students. Scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2014. Donated By: Nicole Jarrin Value: $25 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
8505 Poetry Writing for Children Children love to express themselves through poetry. In this workshop offered by French Specialist Terry Ullman, students will begin by reading a few of Terry's favorite children's poems. During the one and a half hour class, the children will then learn about various ways to get started and be encouraged to let their inner poet emerge! Each child will go home with a poem he or she has crafted, and possibly even illustrated! Lemonade and cookies will be served for a snack. "Summer is coming!" the soft breezes whisper; "Summer is coming!" the glad birdies sing. Summer is coming - I hear her quick footsteps; Take your last look at the beautiful Spring. ~ D. Goodale Open to four 3rd - 5th year students. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Workshop will be held in the French Room at Whipple Road from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Donated By: Terry and Marty Ullman Value: $50 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
8506 Spite and Malice…with Lisa and Dana Back by popular demand! Join Dana Eisenberg and Lisa Potter for a Saturday brunch followed by several rounds of a classic card game. Spite and Malice is a form of competitive solitaire for two or more players and has a number of variations that can be played with two or three regular decks of cards. Lisa and Dana have played since they were kids and look forward to sharing the fun with you. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm! Open to 16 adults; scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donated By: Dana and Mark Eisenberg, Lisa and Judson Potter Value: $50 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
Page64 Staff Sign Up Events Closes at 8507 Junior Firefighter Training Party Does your child love fire trucks? Firefighter Andy McCabe, husband of Primary Directress Heather, will lead ten Primary-aged children through an exciting session of "Junior Firefighter Training". After climbing aboard a real fire truck and completing a craft, the kids will run through a multi-station training course, with instruction from Andy. At the end, they'll earn a firefighter badge and then enjoy a fire-inspired lunch. Open to 10 Primary-aged children, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 11a.m. until 1p.m. Donated By: Heather and Andy Maccabe Value: $50 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
8508 Spanish Breakfast with Lina - Lower El Spanish Specialist Lina Gomez will meet five Lower Elementary students at Masas Restaurant in Norwalk for arepas and conversation. Open to 5 Lower El students; scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Donated By: Pasqualina and Juan Gomez Value: $40 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
8509 Spanish Breakfast with Lina - Upper El Spanish Specialist Lina Gomez will meet five Upper Elementary students at Masas Restaurant in Norwalk for arepas and conversation. Open to 5 Upper El students; scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Donated By: Pasqualina and Juan Gomez Value: $40 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
8510 Brunch Basics Ramani DeAlwis and Cara Johnson invite twelve Elementary-aged students to Lois Street for a hands-on cooking class that will focus on a weekend favorite, brunch. A portmanteau of breakfast and lunch, this meal is beloved by foodies and late risers alike, and menu items can range from savory to sweet. Brunch Basics will give your children all the skills to prepare brunch for the whole family -- you'll just need to bring a hearty appetite to the table! Open to 12 Elementary students; class scheduled for morning of Saturday, November 1, 2014. Donated By: Ramani DeAlwis, Cara and Daniel Johnson Value: $35 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
Page65 Staff Sign Up Events Closes at 9007 Cocktail Reception at Heather Gaudio Fine Art Come enjoy an evening with friends in this beautiful art gallery in New Canaan. Heather Gaudio Fine Art specializes in both emerging and established artists, offering works on paper, photography, painting and sculpture. Drinks will be served along with light appetizers catered by A Delicious Affair (owned by Montessori alum mom, Vanessa Nashe). Guests will also be treated to an informal art talk by gallery Associate, and Montessori mom, Rachel Palacios. Open to 40 adults; scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2014 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donated By: Heather Gaudio Fine Art, Rachael Palacios, Sarah and Chris Thomas Value: $35 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9008 Scrapbooking Workshop Join Upper Elementary student Mary Alice Smith and her mom Christine for a scrapbooking workshop at the Smith's Rowayton home. All children will receive a scrapbook and materials to create an album of favorite photos. Open to 10 children, aged 8 and up. Date is Friday, November 7, 2014 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (Fall Conferences Day). Donated By: Christine and Eric Smith Value: $25 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9010 Tomato Canning Class Join Montessori mom Tracy Castelli Tomas in her Silvermine kitchen for a canning class. Organic tomatoes and all canning supplies will be provided, so bring your enthusiasm and Tracy will walk you through the canning process from start to finish. Go home with a new skill and a bit of bottled summer to enjoy with your family as the days turn cooler. Open to 10 adults; scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 10 a.m. to noon. Donated By: Tracy Tomas Value: $35 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
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Sign Up Events 41 9000 Hearts, Hands and Wine Andrea O'Meara and Gwenna Williamson invite six ladies for a festive night of baking and bubbles! Join them to celebrate the fifth anniversary of this Sign Up Event, where you'll enjoy time with friends old and new creating painted sugar cookies just in time to share with your favorite sweethearts! Open to six ladies; scheduled for the evening of Wednesday February 11, 2015. Donated By: Andrea and Patrick O'Meara, Gwenna and Randy Williamson Value: $50 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9001 Jedi Knight-in-Training Five Lower Elementary children are invited for a Jedi Knight Training class with Jedi Master (and Upper Elementary student) Aadit Rajangam. The afternoon will include light-saber construction, Star Wars-themed cookie decorating and perhaps even the creation of a new generation of Jedi fighters! Open to up to 5 Lower Elementary children, scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Donated By: Aadit Rajangam Value: $35 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9002 Photography 101 with Mark Smith Go beyond auto with your DSLR! Whether you just picked up your first DSLR or have been using one for a while (or even if you just Googled DSLR to decipher this description…) you'll walk away with a better appreciation for what you can do with your camera and the confidence to capture incredible dynamic photos. Montessori dad and professional photographer Mark Smith offers a hands-on class that will cover basic functions of your camera, explain gear and accessories, and teach you to create great images through light, composition, controlling aperture, shutter speed and more. Open to 6 adults on June 28 (rain date June 29) 2014 from 4 p.m. to dusk. Class will be held at Cranbury Park in Norwalk, wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Bring a DSLR, lenses, and camera bag. Any brand of camera you have is fine; Mark has a few extra lenses for Nikon users but will be limited to a few lenses for Canon users. Donated By: Alison and Mark Smith Value: $150 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
Page67 Sign Up Events Closes at 9003 Family Kickball Game Remember how much fun a game of kickball could be? Even if you were picked last...you got to throw the ball at someone to tag them out!! Athletes and couch potatoes, children and adults are invited to come out, have fun and kick a big red ball on the Sunday morning after school lets out this June. After the game, your hosts the Williamsons and Shahs will serve a light lunch and refreshments. Scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 10 a.m. to Noon. Bring the whole gang -- we'll need at least 9 on a side for a full roster; full-day Primary aged kids and up welcome to play (younger siblings are welcome to cheer, and other diversions will be available!) Donated By: Sara Borden and Saurin Shah, Gwenna and Randy Williamson Value: $40 per Family Opening Bid: $ 0
9004 Tea Party! Rising Lower Elementary student Tanvi Rajangam invites four Primary children to her home in Stamford for a tea party. Along with party games and cookies, the children will also decorate their very own tea cup to take home after the party! Open to 4 Primary aged children, and each child must be accompanied by a parent. Scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 4 until 5 pm. Donated By: Tanvi Rajangam Value: $25 per Child/Parent Opening Bid: $ 0
9005 Beading Workshop for Lower El Next spring, six students are invited to join Upper Elementary student Marie Berliet at her home in Rowayton for an afternoon of beading. Marie will demonstrate her techniques and tricks -- and guests will go home with beautiful bracelets and necklaces. Open to 6 Lower El students; scheduled for May 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Donated By: Marie Berliet Value: $30 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9006 Beading Workshop for Upper El Celebrate summer with Upper Elementary student Marie Berliet at her home in Rowayton for an afternoon of beading. Marie will demonstrate her techniques and tricks -- and you'll go home with beautiful bracelets and necklaces, just in time to accessorize for summer! Open to 6 Upper El students; scheduled for June 14, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. Donated By: Marie Berliet Value: $30 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
Page68 Sign Up Events Closes at 9009 Cocktails on the Beach With the kids back in school, here's a chance for parents to celebrate the new school year on a Friday evening with friends! Christine and Yves Berliet, Danielle and David Holmes and Shauna and Erik Pickering invite 35 adults to one of the private beaches in the Rowayton Beach Association for sunset cocktails and appetizers. Open to 35 adults; scheduled for the early evening of Friday, September 12, 2014 Sunset: 7:08 PM! (Rain date Saturday, September 13). Donated By: Danielle and David Holmes, Christine Menard and Yves Berliet, Shauna and Erik Pickering Value: $45 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9011 Wrap 'N Roll Montessori mom Katherine Silvan offers an interactive cooking (and tasting!) class where you'll learn to make delicious, healthy and fun-to-make nori rolls and rice paper spring rolls at her home in Wilton. Katherine will handle all the prep, you'll have all the fun, and no doubt head home with a new family favorite! Open to 6 adults; Join Katherine on her sunny patio for this class, scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Donated By: Katherine and Rob Silvan Value: $70 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9012 Learn to Cook an Easy Vegetarian Indian Meal Montessori moms Archana Narayanan and Soundari Kumar invite five individuals to learn to cook a simple yet delicious Indian vegetarian meal. You'll sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor after the work is done and go home with a goody bag of Indian spices! Open to 5 adults, scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donated By: Soundari and Shiv Kumar, Archana Narayanan and Mahesh Rajangam Value: $100 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9013 Afternoon Tea Party Next spring, join Montessori moms Laura Harlan and Amy Serrano for afternoon tea by the pool. Tea sandwiches, petit fours and assorted desserts with tea (of course!). There will also be other enticing beverage offerings if tea is not, well… your cup of tea! Open to 8 adults, scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 3 p.m. Held at the Harlan's Wilton home. Donated By: Laura and Ted Harlan, Amy and Julio Serrano Value: $45 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
Page69 Sign Up Events Closes at 9014 Tie Dye Workshop - Parent/Child Color to dye for! Learn the basics of tie-dyeing along with specialized techniques like spiral, shibori and flagfold. Montessori mom Maia Freedman has a passion for this colorful craft and will lead a workshop using dyes that won't bleed or fade once set. All supplies and instruction will be provided; you will learn on tea towels and may also bring another 100% cotton item to dye. At the end of the afternoon, you'll be ready to host your own tie-dye party! Open to 4 Elementary-aged children each accompanied by one parent (8 total). Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. -12 noon at the Kramer-Freedman home in Stamford. Donated By: Maia Freedman and Douglas Kramer Value: $45 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9015 Mother/Daughter Henna Party The popular tradition of putting designs on parts of the body is a favorite cultural event to women in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The tradition is said to have started in India thousands of years ago, and now you are invited to experience this ancient art. Enjoy delicious Indian snacks and hear traditional music while you receive a beautiful henna tattoo drawn by a professional. Open to 5 adults and 5 children; scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 1- 3:30 p.m. Donated By: Soundari and Shiv Kumar, Aparna Madisetty, Archana Narayanan and Mahesh Rajangam Value: $25 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9016 Puff Pastry Baking Class Love to bake and interested in learning some techniques to prepare sweet and savory appetizers? Montessori mom Mia Costanza Wiggers teaches cooking classes at Williams Sonoma and is an accomplished pastry chef. Join Mia for a hands-on class -- and then, sample the handiwork! Open to 8 adults; scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Class held at the Weston home of Sarah and Chris Thomas. Donated By: Sarah and Chris Thomas, Mia and Edwin Wiggers Value: $50 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
Page70 Sign Up Events Closes at 9017 Whisky Around the World Tim and Sharon Grace invite up to six guests to their Wilton home for a tasting of the three main styles of whisky from four or five countries, with special emphasis on the best each country has to offer. What is "single malt" or "cask strength"? What's the difference between Irish whisky, scotch, bourbon or rye. Ice? No ice? Add water? Don't add water? Lowland/Highland? Sour Mash/Rye? Not only find out what it all means but which things appeal to your palate. Lots of blind tasting, a couple of presentations on the different methods of production and terminology, and then choose your favorite(s) and enjoy. Tim will pour some of the ones you've heard of and quite a few you haven't. A responsible approach to tasting takes time, so along with presentations there will be plenty of discussion between tastings and lots of food and other (non-alcoholic) beverages. Open to six adults; scheduled for October 11, 2014 at 7 p.m. Donated By: Sharon and Tim Grace Value: $75 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9018 Backyard Barbeque and Scavenger Hunt Calling all Middle School students! Before heading off this summer, you are invited to gather with your classmates at the Wilton home of Jina and Peter vonBartheld on Sunday, June 8th. Starting with a barbeque dinner at 6 p.m., the fun will continue with a scavenger hunt from 7 to 8, followed by dessert and games. Pickup from the vonBartheld's at 9:30 p.m. What a great way to kick off the summer! Open to all 2013-14 Middle School students. Donated By: Jina and Peter vonBartheld Value: $45 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9019 Squash Clinic at Chelsea Piers Connecticut "Chess at a 100 miles an hour” – Squash is fun, smart and fast paced, and can be played year-round. Come out for a two-hour introduction to squash held at Chelsea Piers in Stamford. The event will be hosted by Natalie Grainger (formerly ranked World #1 and currently the head coach for the US Women’s team) and her team of international pros (from India, South Africa, Colombia and Mexico). Natalie will provide an introduction to the basics of the game, and then you’ll have court time to test your skills. And since you’re sure to work up a sweat on the courts, light refreshments and snacks will be served. Contributed by the squash-loving Krishnamurthy family. Sign up limited to 20 people, offered to adults and Upper Elementary aged children and up. All equipment (except shoes!) will be provided. The date will be Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. Donated By: Mari Inagami and Ananth Krishnamurthy Value: $40 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
Page71 Sign Up Events Closes at 9020 Financial Discussion for Women - 33 Critical Questions You Need Answers For… - "What is an UGMA account and how will it help me pay for my child's college education?" - "What is the difference between term, whole life, variable universal life and universal life? Which one should I have?" - "What are the financial and other issues around adult children (YOU) becoming responsible for their aging parents and in-laws?" And many, many more… Your finances -- what can be more important? And, you will learn, fascinating and fun! This discussion for women will be led by Financial Advisors, Kim Dejana and Heather Cramer, partners at Wealth Strategies of America, Inc. (and friends of Montessori mom Alison Smith) located just down the hill at 11 Grumman Hill Road. WSA is an independent family financial firm. With convenience and comfort, drop the kids off at school and sit with Kim and Heather and up to 7 others to ask those questions you've wondered about but weren't sure whom to ask. Kim and Heather will provide structure and experienced guidance for this informative and important get-together. Event open to 8 women; scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 9 to 11 a.m. Wealth Strategies of America, Inc. is an Independent Firm 11 Grumman Hill Road Suite 1B, Wilton CT 06897 Securities offered through RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC member FINRA/SIPC. Donated By: Wealth Strategies of America, Inc. Value: $30 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9021 Amazing Race Montessori Style Upper Elementary student Mike Biondo will create an outdoor scavenger hunt at The Montessori School inspired by the television show Amazing Race. The twist is that this scavenger hunt will challenge the Upper El children physically as well as mentally using trivia questions about our School's 50th Anniversary. Each child will receive a goody bag and is sure to have a whole lot of fun! Open to 14 Upper El children; scheduled for Wednesday, June 18th, 2014 from 2- 3:30 p.m. ** Raindate: June 19th, at 2-3:30pm ** Donated By: Mike Biondo and Family Value: $35 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
Page72 Sign Up Events Closes at 9022 Vision Board Workshop This special evening is designed to allow you to search within to access what your goals and dreams are for the year (or even your lifetime)! Boards, scissors, magazines and glue will be provided where we'll cut images and assemble them collage style. By the end of the evening, you'll walk away with a beautiful Inspiration Board. Wine and cheese provided to facilitate open dialogue and a festive atmosphere! Open to eight adults, scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in the evening. Donated By: Claudine and Mark Maidique, Eden and Joel Werring Value: $40 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9023 Lower El Summer Book Club Lower El student Gwyneth Hardigan invites five Lower El friends to a series of three book "parties" this summer. You'll each receive three books to read (distributed right after the Auction) and then meet to talk about them. Book parties will last from an hour to an hour and a half, with lots of time to discuss your favorite characters, play games, do crafts or other activities related to the book. You'll love these three Newbery Medal Winners: From the Mixed- Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (E.L. Konigsburg), Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures (Kate DiCamillo), and Matilda (Roald Dahl). Open to five Lower Elementary students; three mutually agreed upon dates during summer 2014 will be scheduled by donor. Donated By: Lynn Hartigan and Myke Nicholas Value: $40 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9024 Pizza Making and Movie Night Up to twenty children will get to make their own pizza and eat it too! Then they will enjoy a movie with friends. This is a drop off event that will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 5 - 8 p.m. Parents and siblings are welcome to stay and children under 5 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Please let the donor know if your child has any food related allergies. Donated By: Anuradha and Arjun Sethi Value: $20 per person Opening Bid: $ 0
9025 Family BBQ at Roton Point Enjoy a late afternoon of fun-in-the-sun at Roton Point with the O'Connor and Roddy families. There will be casual dinner prepared on the barbeque and time to bask by the pool in the late afternoon light. Let the kids splash and squeal while you watch from the side -- cool afternoon beverage in hand, delicious aromas from the grill wafting by. Ahhhh, yes…the simple delights of summer! Open to up to 3 families - max of 15 people; scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 4 p.m. Donated By: Sonia and Joseph O'Connor, Susan and Eric Roddy Value: $100 per Family Opening Bid: $ 0
Page73 Sign Up Events Closes at 9026 Cookie Making, Baking and Decorating! Montessori students Saira Munshani and Abbey O'Meara invite five Elementary children for making, baking and decorating cookies to celebrate the return of Fall! You'll gather at the O'Meara's, enjoy some snacks and have fun preparing two dozen cookies for each child to take home. Open to five Elementary-aged children; scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 4-5:30 p.m. Donated By: Abbey O'Meara and Saira Munshani, Andrea and Patrick O'Meara, Tina and Sunil Munshani Value: $25 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9027 Finger Knitting Workshop Rising 5th Year students Akira Maidique, Elli O'Meara, and Sanskriti Kumar will teach your Lower Elementary child the craft of finger knitting with colorful yarn, and each child will go home with a colorful art piece. Open to 5 Lower El children; scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Donated By: Elli O'Meara and Sanskriti Kumar, Andrea and Patrick O'Meara, Soundari and Shiv Kumar Value: $25 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
9028 Toddler Summer Playgroup Need an activity for your Toddler when school lets out? Sign up for this playgroup led by Toddler Assistant Colleen Stonbely and fellow Montessori moms Mariana Buckmir and Adriana Somma. For one week in June, your 2 - 4 year old will be happily occupied at Colleen's home in Weston. Each morning will feature activities like crafts, music, baking, gardening, and outdoor play - all with Adriana guiding the children in Spanish. Send a lunch because they'll enjoy a meal together too! Drop off your child(ren) at 9:30 and pick up after lunch at 12:30. Week of June 16 - 20, 2014. Open to ten (10) children ages 2 - 4. Parents should provide sunscreen, hat, bathing suit, towel, change of clothes and lunch. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Donated By: Mariana and Brian Buckmir, Adriana and Randy Somma, Colleen and Ted Stonbely Value: $240 per Child Opening Bid: $ 0
9029 French Dinner Venez, s'il vous plait! Eight adults are invited to join the Berliets in their Rowayton home on a crisp fall evening. You'll enjoy a traditional French dinner prepared by Christine while Yves serves the wine chosen to complement the meal (another fine French tradition)! Open to 8 adults; scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. Donated By: Christine Menard and Yves Berliet Value: $75 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
Page74 Sign Up Events Closes at 9030 Vamos a Jugar! Learning Spanish is super fun! Children will learn to sing, cook, draw, and play in Spanish. Montessori mom Adriana Somma and Home School mom/teacher Silvia Rosales will present numbers, colors, shapes, action words and common everyday terminology, plus more! For one week, your 3 - 5 year old will be happily occupied at Adriana's home in Norwalk (near Whipple Road) with activities including arts, crafts, music, story-telling, snack preparation and games - all while learning in Spanish. Children will be provided a light snack as part of an activity. Drop off your child at 9:00 and pick up at 12:00 Sign-up Event held the week of June 9-13, 2014. Open to six (6) children ages 3 – 5. Parents should provide sunscreen, hat, bathing suit, towel, wet shoes and change of clothes. 9:00 a.m. - Noon. Donated By: Silvia Rosales and Adriana Somma Value: $240 per Child Opening Bid: $ 0
9031 3 Saturday Art Workshops with Betsy Beach Besty Beach offers a series of three two-hour drawing lessons in three mediums: pastel, watercolor and printmaking. Open to adults, all levels of experience welcome and all supplies included. Betsy studied art at Parsons School of Design, The School of Visual Arts and The New York School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture. After working as a graphic designer, Betsy opened her studio in Westport in 2005 where she teaches art classes to children and adults. Open to 5 adults; scheduled for Saturday mornings: June 14, 21 and 28, 2014. Classes from 10 a.m. to noon. Donated By: Betsy Beach Studios Value: $120 per Person Opening Bid: $ 0
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