Grace in the World

Grace Episcopal Day School 2018 Spring Auction

Saturday, April 14 in the Grace Church Undercroft

The Vestry of Grace Episcopal Church celebrates with the Grace community on its 58th wonderful year!

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Dear Friend of Grace,

Greetings and welcome to the 2018 Grace Episcopal Day School PTO Auction! and vibrant diversity as well as the spirit and energy of its 58 years educating and nurturingThe theme children for tonight’s in a global auction context. is “Grace in the World,” which celebrates Grace’s distinct

Tonight is an expression of what makes the Grace community so extraordinary; we have come together in celebration to support our wonderful school and the children we all

Scholars, and our newly initiated Variable Tuition Program which is the fullest expressioncherish. All of ourthe proceedscommitment from to tonight’s socio-economic events will diversity. go to support And as weall ofgather our Grace this evening recognizing 58 years of Grace, we are mindful of the bright future for the Grace community as well as the legacy of creating school community that is diverse in so many way learning. Whether it is to broaden our reach with resources in technology or for the SCIL (Supers. Tonight’s Creator Imagination) event will also lab raise or to money send more to support faculty our to woworkshopsrk in innovative on Project teaching Based in Learning or Design Thinking, the proceeds from tonight will allow Grace to continue to extend and deepen its commitment to academic excellence.

We wish to thank so many for so much, especially the leadership of our fearless and tireless Auction Co-Chairs Maria Rodil and Katie Pahigiannis who worked together as a cheerful and focused team. Their teamwork has created a truly stunning result. Further, these chairs were supported by an energetic team of volunteers to whom we extend our Grace gratitude for their efforts! Finally, thank you to the Grace faculty and staff, both for assisting with class projects and for donating auction items, as well as to our Director of Advancement Becky Mulholland for serving as a helpful liaison. And a special shout out to Emily Gould, our art teacher who has transformed our hallways and assisted her students in creating some truly stunning art for auction here tonight. Together, this magical evening for Grace a reality. everyone’s donations, sponsorships, and countless hours of volunteer service have made what makes this community so extraordinary. Your donations will help to sustain our robustAs you andsee “old”generous friends Grace and Scholars meet new program ones tonight, and extend we hope our youreach will in beinnovation reminded in of our educational program. Thank you for joining us tonight and for helping Grace build upon its already strong sense of community!

Sincerely,

JEN DANISH STEPHEN BRUNDAGE Head of School Chair, Board of Governors

Grace Episcopal Day School will provide every student the opportunity for academic excellence in a caring, nurturing, moral environment that embraces diversity and promotes creativity, self-confidence, and service to others.

3 Board of Governors

CHAIR Stephen Brundage

VICE CHAIR Paul Brown

SECRETARY Carrie Beaudreau

Jennifer Bonaguide (PTO Representative) Katie Corman (PTO Representative) Pam Dahill Jennifer Danish (Head of School) Kitty DiMartino Traci Grigg Anthony Hayter David Helms The Reverend Brooks Hundley Craig Kirby Sewell Lee Andrew McKenna Cristal Baron McKenzie Mark Miller Maria Rodil Katherine Silverthorne The Reverend Andrew Walter Jason Washington David Williams

4 PTO Board and Activity Chairs

PTO CO-CHAIRS Jennifer Bonaguide & Katie Corman

PTO TREASURER Randall McLeod

AUCTION PARENT SPEAKER SERIES Katie Pahigiannis Nina Laing Maria Rodil PIZZA LUNCH BINGO NIGHT Elaine Horn Megan Bly Christina Murata SERVICE PROJECTS Sheena Jacob BOX TOPS Debbie Rideout Lecia Stein WELCOME BACK PICNIC BOOK FAIR GRACEWEAR Anne Ewing Jennifer Bonaguide Francine Rinzel Katie Corman

CHILDREN’S ONCOLOGY WINTER SOCIAL TOY DRIVE Sarah Durkin Luis Acosta Tara Meadows Karen Levin SPIRIT WEAR FAMILY FUN DAY Katie Corman Christie Bergstrom Nina Laing Lecia Stein Keya Sau

Many thanks to all who participated and supported PTO events and activities this year! Contact [email protected] to lead an event or activity in 2018-2019!

5 Auction Committee

This auction could not have been happened without the efforts of our dedicated parent body. We appreciate each and every person who helped in each and every way. No matter the job or time commitment event proud of what we have accomplished together. Many, many thanks, toeach our contribution volunteers. has been meaningful to tonight’s . Let’s be MASTER OF CEREMONIES CLASSROOM CREATIONS Terrell Smith Katie Corman Emily Gould BASKETS Andrew McKenna Jeri Hanes Sheena Jacob DECORATIONS & DESIGN Paloma Panesi Monique Harris Mercedes Quinones Nina Laing Sanyu Reason Keya Sau Ashley Thorndike-Youssef Jenny O’Brien CATERING & BAR DONATIONS Andrew McKenna Jennifer Bonaguide Theo Pahigiannis Randall McLeod Kris Pokress Adeola Odunlami Lecia Stein CHECK IN & CHECK OUT Thalia Washington Megan Bly Randall McLeod SPECIAL APPEAL SLIDESHOW Adeola Odunlami Karen -Floman

COMMUNICATIONS RAFFLEO’Connor Mark Miller Kitty DiMartino -Floman

CKarenAVE DE O’Connor GRACE

Don & Ann Hague Continued…

6 Auction Committee

SET UP AND OTHER JOBS AND DETAILS (BIG AND SMALL!) Christie Bergstrom Theo Pahigiannis Megan Bly Mercedes Quinones Jennifer Bonaguide Sanyu Reason Katie Corman Keya Sau Sonia Ekonomo Kristin Smith Flora Jimenez Lecia Stein Andrew McKenna Dale Vernon Tara Meadows Jason Washington Mita Mukherjee Thalia Washington Adeola Odunlami Candyce Yates

AUCTIONEER The Auction committee would like to acknowledge and thank Mr. Brad Kay from SUPERPAWN for providing the auctioneer services this evening. We appreciate his expertise and help making the Live Auction fun and successful!!

Special appreciation goes to Jennifer Danish, Noelle McHugh, Becky Mulholland, Karen O’Connor-Floman, Kathleen Murray, and the Grace faculty and staff, as well as Sunny Simmons and Grace Church.

2017-2018 ROOM PARENTS The PTO is grateful to room parents who help spread the word about our

events and activities.Preschool: This year’s Christie room Edwards parents are: Pre-Kindergarten: Christina Murata Kindergarten: Candyce Yates Grade 1: Jeanine Symes Grade 2: Sheena Jacob Grade 3: Michelle London-Jones Grade 4: Mita Mukherjee Grade 5: Tessa Fall

7 Wordly Contributors

We appreciate the businesses that sponsored this auction. Their donations underwrote

SPONSORS the production cost of tonight’s event. Blue Engine Message & Media EagleBank Jay Dahill, Realtor Maureen McElroy Counseling, LLC Splaine Security Systems, Inc.

The Pennyworth Thrift Shop TheSt. Andrew’s Vestry of Episcopal Grace Episcopal School Church W.L. Gary, Inc.

PATRONS And our Grace community was equally generous in its donations to the 2018 auction. Our deep gratitude goes to these patrons.

Fran Bly Tommy & Carrie Beaudreau Charlotte & Peter Dean James & Nicoletta Comas Josephine Farwell Daniel Gray & Molly Kim William & Margaret Greer Bonnie Griffith Andrew McKenna & Jennifer Bonaguide Carey McKenzie & Cristal Baron Mary Monahan Kevin & Heather Reid Henry Otto & Judy Whalley Mohsen A.M. & Michele Youssef

8 Worldly Contributors

The presence of our current and former faculty always makes the auction night special. We are grateful for the following contributions.

SPONSOR A TEACHER DONATIONS Roy Brown & Barbara Diggs Brown Jason Bakelar & Leila Mamedova Fred & Bethany Bentley Philip & Leslie Downey Dean Griffith & Michelle Artz Don & Ann Hague Monte & Jeri Hanes Chris & Adrienne Harrington Clifford & Lydia Hudsick Haru & Christina Murata Carey McKenzie & Cristal Baron Andrew McKenna & Jennifer Bonaguide Mary & Brian Monahan Kathleen Miles & Anthony Mason Jeanette Newby Kevin & Heather Reid Louise Thorndike Doug & Carla A. Evans Wilsey

9 Evening Schedule

6:00PM Doors Open Silent Auction Begins

7:30PM: LAST BID Table 1: Fun for Kids Table 2: Home Goods and Services

7:45PM: LAST BID Table 3: Sports and Entertainment Table 4: Dining In and Out Table 5: Health and Wellness

8:00PM: LAST BID Table 6: Baskets Table 7: Teacher Treasures

8:15PM: LAST BID Table 8: Classroom Creations Table 9: Super Silent

8:30PM Raffle Drawings Special Appeal: Innovation in Education Live Auction

9:15 PM Heads or Tails Game

9:30PM Checkout

Highest bidders may take their items from tables at the end of the silent auction.

10 Evening Menu

PASSED HORS D'OEUVRES Asian Vegetable Rolls fresh rice-paper wrapped asparagus, shredded carrot, red pepper and cucumber, Thai basil and sweet chili sauce

Saffron and Leek Risotto Croquettes served with sofrito dipping sauce

Caribbean Shrimp Skewers glazed with fresh lime, mint and Caribbean rum

HORS D'OEUVRE STATIONS Mediterranean Hummus Spread roasted garlic hummus, olives, feta, cucumber, roasted red peppers, pickled vegetables and pita bread

Hoisin Barbecue Meatballs with sesame seeds and spring onion

Black Walnut Chicken Salad Tartlet dried Michigan cherries and rosemary

Maryland Crab Cake Slider lump crab cake, brioche crumbs, citrus remoulade sauce

Argentinian Roasted Pork Sliders served with chimichurri sauce and house made pickles

Signature Caesar Salad Box chopped Romaine lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, garlic croutons and creamy

DCaesarESSERT vinaigrette, served in petite hors d’oeuvre cups with forks assorted international specialty cookies* blueberry cheesecake signature chocolate truffles coffee and tea accompaniments

Catering by My Thyme, Inc. *Cookies courtesy of Aspasia Theros and Maria Pahigiannis, aunts of Grace students Pete and Veronika Pahigiannis

11 Auction Rules

All sales are final. No exchanges or purchase price. Until such time as an refunds on auction items are item is sold, it is the property of the Auction Committee and can be used at its discretion. catalogpermitted. and All at itemsthe table will carefully. be sold “as is.” Please read descriptions in the Title to auction purchase passes All auction items must be paid for in upon receipt of payment by Grace- full (cash, check or credit card) on PTO. The buyer thereupon assumes the auction date. full risk and responsibility.

All certificates and service items SILENT AUCTION RULES must be used by April 14, 2018 Bid sheets are displayed for each unless otherwise specified in the item. Bidder is to print his/her item description. Dates and times are assigned bidder number and the to be arranged at the mutual amount of his/her bid on the bid convenience of the donor and the sheet. All starting bids will be the buyer. minimum bid amounts noted on the sheet. Gift certificates or certificates of purchase are given to the buyer at Items contested at the time a table checkout when there is no item on closes may be auctioned off to the display. highest bidder by the auctioneer. All auction items and certificates IVE UCTION ULES must be removed from the auction L A R site by the close of the auction. To enter a bid, the bidder raises his/her bid number, directing the In the event of any dispute between signal to the auctioneer or one of the bidders, the Auction Committee shall spotters. Bids shall be made have sole and final discretion to promptly. The auctioneer will not determine the successful bidder. allow bidders to bid against themselves. By his/her purchase, the buyer waives any claims for liability against TAX CONSIDERATIONS Grace Episcopal Day School and/or Consult your tax advisor regarding its Parent Teacher Organization, the tax deductibility of items purchased Board of Governors, or the donor of at the auction. All values listed in this the property or services sold. catalog and on your invoice are a

The Auction Committee reserves the provided to the Auction Committee right to modify the terms of the by“good the faithdonor. estimate” For questions, and were please auction items, including establishing call the Advancement Office: the minimum bid, bid increase 301.949.5860 amounts, and the guaranteed

12 Past Auction Chairs

2017: A Taste of Grace Barbara Jones, Sherry Melnyk, Maureen Halimah Abdullah, Anthony Hayter, Stephenson, Eva Warburton Randall McLeod 2001: Take Me Out to the Ballgame Lisa Hearing, Mary Beth Kester, Jennifer 2016: A Monumental Evening Raymond, Valerie Woolridge Jennifer Bonaguide 2000: The Sensational Sixties 2015: Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Michelle Garske Patricia & Stephen Brundage 1999: Monet’s Garden of Children 2014: Celebrating Kensington Bev LoPinto, Jennifer Raymond Patricia & Stephen Brundage 1998: A Gaelic Gala for Grace 2013: Growing with Grace Lisa Hearing, Mary Beth Kester, Judy Splaine Phyllis Doulaveris, Stacie Henderson, Lynn White, Carrie Beaudreau, Mary Monahan & 1997: A Greek Odyssey Stephen Brundage Paula Morris, Aileen Moodie

2012: Dreams Set Sail 1996: Lights! Camera! Auction! Allison Beuker Martha Membrino, Tana Mucka

2011: Many Hands One Heart 1995: Una Notta d’Italia Mary Monahan Leah Bruno, Colleen DeFraites

2010: 50th Anniversary Grace Family Tree 1994: Come to the Rodeo Valerie Wooldridge, Jennifer Raymond, Rubina Lin McKiernan, Jack Geise Patel, Mary Monahan, Mary Beth Kester, Lisa Hearing 1993: A Night in the Islands Janet Dickson, Jack Geise 2009: Hollywood Carrie Beaudreau, Rose McConnell, Inger Rosner 1992: Painted Desert Janet Dickson, Annette Thomas 2008: Beyond the Blue Horizon Chuck Amos, Rita Ballesteros Ockenhouse 1991: Up Jumped Spring Janet Dickson, Diane Harvey 2007: The Grace Outdoors Mary Monahan, Lynn Zipf 1990: Moonlight Express Annette Thomas, JoAnn Price, Cindy Love 2006: Where the Wild Things Are Rita Ballesteros Ockenhouse 1989: Spring Auction Grace Parents 2005: Art from the Heart Mannie Collins, Lauren Simpson 1988: Spring Auction Grace Parents 2004: Take the GrAce Train Lisa Summers, Valerie Woolridge 1987: Spring Auction Extravaganza Rosemary McDaniel 2003: Explore and Discover Olive Akhigbe, Amy Ortlieb, Cathy Salem, Crystal 1986: Spring Auction Mackall, Lisa Summers Margaret Fletcher, Carol Maroglio, Rosemary

2002: Traveling the USA McDaniel, Mary Lynn LoPresti, Kathy Stephan, Ann Cremedas, Marie Beeching

13 Items Available for (No-Bid) Purchase

This year, we have several multiple-purchase opportunities. No bidding is necessary for these fun items. Items available may be limited first come, first served! To purchase one of these items: – 1. Write your bidder number on the bid sheet. 2. Pick up your item at the end of the auction or give it to check-out volunteers to hold for you until the end of the evening. 3. If items are to be ordered, instructions are provided on the bid sheet.

PRESCHOOL CLASS OF 2017: COUNTING WITH FRUIT AND FRIENDS $45 auction and is back by popular demand! The photobook captures individualThis photobook and group was created pictures by of the the 2017 preschool preschool friends class and for their last year’s teachers. What an exciting way to learn!

The first four bidders will get to take their books home tonight. Additional purchases will be ordered after the auction.

HEARTFELT NOTECARDS $15 Say hello in a special way with a set of 10 cards (plus envelopes), printed with an image of the 2015 preschool class. Photograph taken by Grace parent Katie Corman.

PHOTO BOOTH $3 (PER PERSON, PER VISIT) Gather your family and friends to create a fun memory in the Grace Photo Booth. Volunteers will record your bid number(s), take a picture, and get a digital copy of your evening's keepsake. Come by as often as you'd like!

COOKING WITH GRACE $10 Compiled during the 2016-2017 school year, Cooking with Grace is a delightful collection of family favorite recipes including personal favorites from current and past Grace Episcopal Day School Heads of School!

14 Items Available for (No-Bid) Purchase

GRYPHONS YOUTH T-SHIRT $20 Did you miss your chance to order a new Gryphons T- luck! We have two youth short-sleeve t-shirts -- size Youth Medium -- available! Show your Gryphon pride with this year's GraceShirt? T-shirt. You’re in

HEADS OR TAILS $20 At the conclusion of the Live Auction, we will have a Heads or Tails game where you can win a two Night Weekend Stay at the Courtyard or Residence Inn Central Park. “ ”

For $20, take a chance at the Heads or Tails game. At the conclusion of the live auction, Becky Mulholland, Director of Advancement, will lead

matchesthis fun and the boisterouscoin, you remain game. standing.Merely signify Everybody your choice else sits of “heads”down. We or continue“tails” by untilhand there placement. is a single A coin winner. will be flipped and if your choice

Donor: Neil Grammar Value: $750 Restrictions: Must be present to win. Limit one chance per person; two chances per couple (if sharing a bid number).

1. Write your bidder number on the bid sheet. 2. Stay through the Live Auction to play the game.

15 Special Appeal

INNOVATION IN EDUCATION

used towards advancing innovative methods for teaching and learning. This Year’s Special Appeal will be What will the world look like for Grace students just six years from now? Given the rapid pace of change, we know it will require students to possess deeper skills in creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication, skills identified as essential for success in the 21st century.

all students, the faculty and administration is committed As partto advancing of Grace’s innovative mission toward methods academic for teaching excellence and for learning. We aim to propel our students into the world as confident and prepared citizens and lifelong learners who can succeed with nimbleness and curiosity. Innovation initiatives introduced so far include professional development opportunities with Project Zero, Design Thinking, and Project-Based Thinking.

This past year, we also opened a Super Creator Imagination Lab where students work with Christine Comas, our Director of Innovation, on problem-solving and designing as an extension of the work they are doing in science and social studies. With your help, we can continue to further our vision to cultivate the kind of skills we wish to advance in our students for the present and the future. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

16 Live Auction

1 | MRS. HOUSE'S FAMOUS PIES 4 | DINNER FOR 8 AT BISHOP MARIANN Delight in the delectable goodness of BUDDE'S HOME Mrs. House's deliciously homemade Join Bishop Mariann and her husband, pies! The mayor's famous pies are Paul Budde, where you and of your always a very popular Grace auction friends/family can enjoy a relaxed item. She will bring an apple pie to the evening of good food and conversation auction and the next two will be about spirituality, the joys and delivered at a mutually agreed upon challenges of parenting, and anything time. They can be a flavor of the buyer's else you'd like to discuss. choice. Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date Donor: Mrs. Betty House TBD. Due to the Bishop’s calendar, dinner Value: Priceless! is unlikely to occur before September 2018. 2 | RESERVED PARKING AT SCHOOL Donor: Bishop Mariann Budde Getting out of the house and to school Value: $500 on time is hard! Save precious seconds with this reserved parking spot at 5 | 4 REDSKINS TICKETS IN NFLPA SUITE school during the 2018-2019 year. Be TICKETS AND FREE PARKING the highest bidder for this item and Enjoy a regular season 2018 Redskins walk into school with time to spare! game from the comfort of the NFL Donor: Grace PTO Players Association's (NFLPA) luxury Value: Priceless! suite at FedEx Field. Winner will recieve 4 tickets to the game of their choice, 3 | STOCK THE BAR which includes complimentary food and This year's PTO Cave de Grace takes an beverages and premium parking pass. around-the-world twist with wines and Restrictions: Tickets may not be resold, liquors for all occassions and tastes! and transferred only with notification to Stock your bar with more than 24 the NFLPA. Package excludes the first international wine and liquor and last games of the season and selections. Countries represented Redskins v. Dallas Cowboys. include Argentina, France, Germany, Donor: DeMaurice & Karen Smith Greece, Japan, Ireland, Italy, Peru, Value: $875 Venezuela, and the good old USA. Bonus - learn 50 ways to choose, serve, and enjoy great wines with a set of The Wine Deck cards and find your next signature cocktail in a lovely cocktail recipe book. Donor: Grace PTO Continued… Value: $600

17 Live Auction

6 | 1-WEEK STAY AT BARRIER ISLAND 8 | 1 WEEK AT A BEAUTIFUL HOUSE IN STATION IN DUCK, NC (OUTER BANKS) NANTUCKET IN 2019 7/29/18 – 8/5/18 This home is sure to make for a Your summer vaction will be set with memorable family vacation for next this 1-week stay at Barrier Island year! Enjoy 8 days and 7 nights Station in Duck, NC. The 3-bedroom unit (Saturday -Saturday) at a beautiful, with 2 sleep sofas comfortably spacious and comfortable house in accomodates up to 10 people, so bring Nantucket. 4 bedrooms/5 bathrooms. along a set of friends or grandparents! Sleeps 8. Parking for 4 cars. Large yard Restrictions: Check in: Sunday, 7/29/18, and garden. 4PM; check out: Sunday, 8/5/18, 10 AM. Restrictions: Mutually agreeable week Donor: Michele Hagans in July 2019 or last week of August 2019. Value: $2,500 Donor: O'Connor/Holway Family Value: $6,000 7 | 3-NIGHT STAY IN BEACHFRONT 2- BEDROOM LUXURY SUITE FOR 4 ADULTS IN 9 | 1-WEEK VILLA STAY IN PROVIDENCIALES, PUNTA CANA TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Enjoy exclusive accomodations for 4 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos adults in five-star boutique hotel Eden Islands is the perfect home base for a Roc in Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican relaxing island getaway! Enjoy a 1-week Republic. This hotel offers an exclusive stay a newly constructed 4-bedroom, 4- vacation experience focused on privacy, bathroom villa with a private beach, wellness, serenity and romance. Set on a pool, hot tub, fire pit, and covered patio. pristine beach, it is surround by a Conveniently located 5 minutes from tropical forest, towering cliffs, a Jack nearby beaches Sapodilla Bay and Nicklaus signature golf course and a Taylor Bay, 10 minutes from the airport, marina. Includes transfers from and to 15 minutes from snorkeling at Coral Punta Cana International Airport. Reef, and 20 minutes from Grace Bay Restrictions: Subject to availability resort, beach, and shopping district. between 5/1/18 and 12/22/18. Any Restrictions: Subject to availability, other costs (flights, food, drinks, tours, between 6/16/18 thru 8/18/18. etc.) to be paid by guests. Donor: Cristal Baron & Carey McKenzie Donor: Maria & Martin Rodil Value: $8,000 Value: $4,800

18 Silent Auction

FUN FOR KIDS continuing focus on authenticity and its ongoing encouragement of both child 100 | LITTLE GYM FAMILY MEMBERSHIP AND and adult visitors to participate in the 1 MONTH OF CLASSES daily activities of an 18th century family Enjoy one month of classes and one farm. annual family membership at the Little Restrictions: Family Membership form Gym of Silver Spring. Little Gym of to be completed to receive membership Silver Spring offers progressively materials. Good for one year beginning structured classes and a positive 5/1/18. learning environment to create Donor: Claude Moore Colonial Farm opportunities for your child to try new Value: $40 things and build self-confidence, all with a grin that stretches from ear to ear. 103 | GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A BIRTHDAY Restrictions: Silver Spring location only. PARTY CLASSROOM RENTAL AND 20 Expires 1/22/19. DENTZEL CAROUSEL TICKETS Donor: The Little Gym of Silver Spring Looking for a spot for your kid's next Value: $130 birthday party? Use one of Glen Echo's classrooms and decorate it with your 101 | $100 OFF BIRTHDAY PARTY AT own theme! Then treat your guests to a DYNAMITE ride on the historic Dentzel carousel, Need some fresh ideas for a birthday one of the Washington area's true party activiity? Dynamite Gyms offers treasures! Includes rental of single fun-filled birthday parties for children classroom for 35 people for 4 hours in of any age! Certificate good for $100 off Glen Echo Park's Arcade Building and any size birthday party at one of 4 local 20 carousel tickets. Dynamite gym locations (3 in Rockville Restrictions: Room rental is subject to and 1 in Gaitherburg). availability and must be scheduled in Restrictions: Expires one year from advance. The Carousel is open weekends 1/18/18. Certificate to be redeemed May-September with additional hours of when you schedule your party. operation during the summer. Donor: Dynamite Gyms Donor: Glen Echo Partnership for Arts Value: $100 and Culture

102 | FAMILY MEMBERSHIP AT THE CLAUDE Value: $165 MOORE COLONIAL FARM 104 | SPEND A DAY IN BALTIMORE: B&O Give your family an innovative RAILROAD MUSEUM AND HISTORIC SHIPS educational programming experience at Take a day trip to Baltimore with 4 the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at passes for free admission to the B&O Turkey Run. This living history museum Railroad Museum. After you've had your portrays family life on a small, low- fill of trains, look to the seas with four income farm just prior to the passes to visit all Historic Ships in Revolutionary War. The popularity of Baltimore Sites: USS Constellation, USS the Farm is due in large part to its Torsk, USCGC Taney, Lightship

19 Silent Auction

Chesapeake, and Seven Foot Knoll Restrictions: Reservations are required. Lighthouse. Not valid for 1/2-price Tiny Tots Restrictions: B&O Museum: Passes are performances. Expires 4/14/19. not valid during the Day Out With Donor: The Puppet Co. Playhouse Thomas event, Polar Express event, or Value: $48 any catered events. Expires 6/30/19. Historic Ships: Expires 4/14/19. 107 | $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO ALL FIRED Donor: Historic Ships in Baltimore, B&O UP Railroad Museum All Fired Up provides you with the tools Value: $152 and support in a creative space for you to express yourself. This $25 gift 105 | 1 MONTH GROUP RIDING LESSONS AT certificate is good to use towards REDDEMEADE EQUESTRIAN CENTER painting pottery, mosaics, and specialty Treat your child to one month of group projects at All Fired Up at the Bethesda riding lessons (one 1-hour lesson per or Cleveland Park studios. week for 4 weeks) at Reddemeade, Restrictions: Valid at either location located in Silver Spring MD. This (Bethesda or Cleveland Park). No complete horse center provides English expiration date. riding lessons for people of all ages and Donor: All Fired Up riding abilities, from those who have Value: $25 never been on a horse to experienced riders who wish to polish their skills. 108 | 1 WEEK OF HEADFIRST SUMMER Restrictions: Rider must be 7 years of CAMP age or older. Participant must come on a One week of full-day camp at a Saturday at 1:30 for a free introductory Headfirst location in Alexandria, VA, lesson and to be evaluated to see which Washington, DC, Bethesda, MD or lesson date and time is the best fit. Oakton, VA during the summer of 2018. Expires 4/14/19. Leadership, teamwork, creativity, Donor: Reddemeade preparation, and maximized effort are a Value: $295 few key principles upon which the Headfirst philosophy has been built. We 106 | 4 TICKETS TO THE PUPPET CO. believe the power of play is one of the PLAYHOUSE PERFORMANCE most effective ways to bring out each Be entertained with a 4-pack of tickets and every personal best. to a Main Stage Performance at the Restrictions: Headfirst Camp programs Puppet Co. Playhouse. Their critically do sell out, and this certificate is only acclaimed and award-winning puppet valid for available programs at the time shows incorporate hand puppets, rod of enrollment. Can only be used for a puppets, marionettes (string puppets), Headfirst Multi-Sport Camp, Day Camp, masks, costume figures, and every trick Junior Day Camp, Connect. Create. in the book to entertain and amaze Discover Camp, Soccer or Basketball. family audiences. This certificate cannot be redeemed for

20 Silent Auction or STEM Specialty Camps offerings, Donor: Whitetail Resort including Coding, Robotics, or LEGO. Value: $105 Restrictions: Age range is 3-13 years. Donor: Headfirst Summer Camps 111 | 30-MINUTE DRUM LESSON Value: $499 Learn to play the drums from the entertaining UMD Drum Line Coach and 109 | 1 WEEK AT HOME RUN BASEBALL Grace in the World MC! Your lesson will CAMP take place in the Grace music room on a Summer plans still up in the air for the mutually-agreed upon date, and the kids? Your kid can enjoy one week of instrument will be provided. camp with Home Run Baseball Camp in Restrictions: Grace students only. Washington, DC during summer of Mutually agreeable date TBD. 2018. Home Run baseball is a wonderful Donor: Terrell Smith camp not only for kids to learn and Value: $60 improve baseball skills, but to learn life skills such as teamwork, reward for 112 | PIANO OR MUSIC LESSONS I effort and hardwork all in a positive Is your child a budding pianist or environment where kids are treated musician? Find out with two lessons, 30 with respect. minutes each lesson. Winner may Restrictions: AU camp ages 4-12, choose general music lessons for early Capitol Hill ages 4-10 childhood age children or piano lessons. Donor: Home Run Baseball Camp The lessons will take place at the Silver Value: $350 Spring home of Mrs. Ochoa, former Grace Early Childhood music teacher. 110 | WHITETAIL RESORT BEGINNER LEARN Restrictions: Any time May-August, TO SKI OR SNOWBOARD PACKAGE mutually agreeable days and times. Learn to ski or snowboard with this Donor: Marta Ochoa Beginner Learn to Ski or Snowboard Value: $90 package valid at Whitetail Resort in Mercersburg, PA. Includes a lift ticket 113 | PIANO OR MUSIC LESSONS II valid on Northern Lights, Velvet, Almost ion for music Home and Launching Pad trails, use of with these private piano or music Foster your child’s pass ski rental or snowboard equipment, and lessons! Each lesson is 30 minutes and a group lesson. the winner may opt for general music Restrictions: For ages 8 and up; not lessons for early childhood age children available for resale. Restricted lift access. or piano lessons. The lessons will take Cannot be used for Kid's Mountain Camp place at the Silver Spring home of Mrs. or Children's Packages. Excludes holiday Ochoa, former Grace Early Childhood periods: Christmas through New Years, music teacher. Martin Luther King, Jr. and President's Restrictions: Any time May-August, Day weekends. Expires 4/1/19 or the end mutually agreeable days and times. of the 2018-2019 ski season, whichever Donor: Marta Ochoa comes first. Value: $90

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114 | 2 PRIVATE DRAWING LESSONS Restrictions: Cannot be upgraded. Valid Come learn to draw with Katie Corman Sunday-Friday, or evening from 5pm - in her home studio! Known for her 10pm non-holiday, during 2018-2019 beautiful sketches, Katie has created season. Holiday periods are Christmas many beautiful items for the Grace through New Year's Peak Holiday community. Winner will get two 30- Season, MLK Jr. weekend (Saturday- minute private drawing lessons. Monday), and President's Day weekend Restrictions: For ages 6 and up. Times (Saturday-Monday). Ages 8 and older. and dates to be worked out with winner. Donor: Liberty Mountain Resort Donor: Katie Corman Value: $216 Value: $50 118 | 6 ADMISSIONS PASSES TO THE 115 | TRAIN-THEMED BIRTHDAY PACKAGE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM Calling all train lovers! Here's a birthday Entertain out-of-town guests with these party package made for you and 12 six passes for admission to the National guests. Enjoy a book of tickets to the Building Museum. With its Building train at Wheaton Regional Park, a $50 Zone and Play-Work-Build rooms, as gift card to Papa John's, and train- well as many interesting exhibits, this themed party supplies. museum has something for all ages! Donor: John Irons & Halimah Abdullah Donor: National Building Museum Value: $100 Value: $60

116 | 2 TICKETS TO DUTCH WONDERLAND 119 | OBSERVE WILDLIFE FROM AROUND Dutch Wonderland is the place 'Where THE WORLD: LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK AND Kids RULE!' Come enjoy activities for CATOCTIN WILDLIFE PRESERVE AND ZOO the whole family at this premier family Meet, feed, and pet the animals at the theme park this summer! Leesburg Animal Park with 2 day- Restrictions: 2 tickets valid for 1 visit passes. Roam with farm animals such as during the 2018 regular summer season goats, sheep and llamas. Activities Donor: Dutch Wonderland include a Wagon Ride, Pony Ride and Value: $88 Live Animal Show! Then, use passes for 2 adults and 2 children to immerse your 117 | 2 BEGINNER SKI OR SNOWBOARD family in the naturalistic habitat and PACKAGES educational programs at the Catoctin Did the Winter Games get you excited Wildlife Preserve and Zoo. about skiing and snowboarding? Now is Restrictions: Leesburg Animal Park: your chance to learn with these Expires 8/31/18. Catoctin Wildlife Beginner Ski or Snowboard Packages, Preserve and Zoo: Expires 7/31/18. Not for kids or adults! Includes a restricted redeemable for cash. One time use only. 2 lift ticket to the beginner ski area, adults and 2 children (3-12). complete rentals, and 90 minute class Donor: Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and lesson. ZooLeesburg Animal Park Value: $94

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120 | KID'S PARTY STARTER KIT blue display keypad control, w/cover. 1 Get a head start on your next children's motion detector for interior back-up party with a voucher for a one-night protection. 3 permimeter doors with popcorn machine rental from contacts. Includes installion and may be Strosniders. And with a Williams expanded upon. Sonoma book, you'll be inspired to Restrictions: Washington Metropolitan throw one of seven distinctively- Area only. Redeem before 7/14/18. themed parties. Find work plans for Donor: Splaine Security Systems managing time and budget, menus, Value: $695 recipes, and ideas for games, crafts, decorations, and favors. 202 | $70 OFF THE COST OF 1 PEP COURSE Restrictions: Popcorn Machine Get classes and support for parenting reservation is required. Machine must be toddlers through teens from the Parent returned clean or a $125 fee will be Encouragement Program. PEP offers assessed. Expires April 2019. classes and workshops on topics from Donor: Strosniders Hardware, Grace toddler tantrums to boomerang college PTO grads, and everything in between, Value: $65 including managing anger, setting limits, and raising resilient children. Restrictions: Expires 4/14/19. Pre- HOME & LIFESTYLE registration required. 200 | 6 ORIOLE GLASSES Donor: Parent Encouragement Program Toast the golden ages of the Baltimore (PEP) Orioles with this collection of six Value: $70 drinking glasses. Each depicting a headline moment in Oriole history, 203 | $50 GIFT CARD TO AMERICAN PLANT these glasses are sturdy enough to Tidy up your gardens with a $50 gift enjoy your favorite summer beverage card to be used at either American Plant while cheering 'dem O's.' locations: 7405 River Road or 5258 Donor: Anne Sheldon River Road, Bethesda. Value: $30 Restrictions: Not redeemable for cash. Donor: American Plant 201 | RESIDENTIAL OR SMALL COMMERCIAL Value: $50 SECURITY SYSTEM Secure your home or small business 204 | 2 SILK PAINTINGS with a new hardwired/hybrid security Add a set of hand-painted on silk system: 1 main control panel NAPCO artwork to your collection. These model 816 E 8-zone. 1 backup tranquil landscapes are each framed to rechargeable battery. Electronic digital 13 wide x 29 tall; the buyer may wish communicator. RJ31X telephone to remat to bring out the full beauty of ” ” interface. 1 power surge protector. 1 these pieces. multi-tone siren driver. 1 inside alarm Donor: David & Rosemary Bonaguide siren device and siren driver. 1 LCD Value: $150

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205 | REDSKINS COLLECTIBLES 208 | DINNER PARTY GIFT SET: 1 BOTTLE Calling all Redskins fans! Expand your OF WHISPERING ANGEL ROSE AND 1 $25 collection of memorabilia with this GIFT CERTIFICATE TO JOHNSON'S FLORISTS Autographed 'Limited Edition 2017 Be ready for your next dinner party Team Signed' Laser Football, along with invitation with hostess gifts at the ready official signed and framed pictures of bring a bottle of Whispering Angel Jamison Crowder and Jordan Reed, and Rose to share and use this $25 gift two Redskins beach towels (that you certificate– to Johnson's Florists to pick can show off this summer!). up a lovely hostess bouquet. Donor: Theo & Katie Pahigiannis, Donor: Drew & Traci Grigg Washington Redskins Value: $50 Value: $300 209 | 1 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR BABY-, 206 | SATURDAY ERRANDS! HOUSE-, OR PET-SITTING, OR MEMBERSHIP Saturday errands? We've got you WITH SEEKING SITTERS covered. Drop off the dry cleaning and The gift certificate may be used for pick up some groceries! Enjoy the babysitting, house, pet sitting, or benfitts of professional dry cleaning membership sign-up fee. with two $25 gift certificates at Restrictions: Expires 4/14/19. To be Parkway Custom Dry Cleaning in Chevy redeemed in Montogmery County Chase. Then use your $20 gift certificate Donor: Seeking Sitters to Snider's Food in Silver Spring to grab Value: $55 those last few grocery items for dinner. Donor: Parkway Custom Drycleaning, 210 | SUNFLOWER PAINTING Snider's Food This gorgeous, original oil on canvas Value: $70 framed patining of a blue vase with sunflowers will bring joy and beauty to 207 | ULTIMATE RAIN X WASH AT MONTGOMERY HILLS Donor: Susan Thon Get your car washed by the best and Value:any home. $350 Dimensions are 18” by 24”. most popular full-service car wash in the area! Interior vacuumed, windows cleaned, dash board towel cleaned, triple coat treatment, hot wax applied, under carriage treatment, tire dressing, and Rain X applied. Restrictions: No expiration, no limitation, and no restrictions. Donor: Montgomery Hills Car Wash Value: $168

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SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Donor: International Spy Museum Value: $44 300 | 2 TICKETS TO CAPITOL STEPS The Capitol Steps began as a group of 303 | 4 GUEST PASSES TO HILLWOOD Senate staffers who set out to satirize ESTATE MUSEUM the very people and places that employed them. Come listen to their treasures with 4 guest passes to special brand of satirical humor with HillwoodExplore one Estate of the Museum DC area’s and hidden Gardens. parodies and skits that dig into the Lovely in any season, Hillwood has a headines of the day with this gift decorative arts museum and extensive certificate for 2 to attend any Friday or gardens. Saturday night show! Restrictions: Not redeemable for Restrictions: Must be used by 4/14/19. festivals or programs such as lectures Donor: Capitol Steps Productions and workshops. Passes do not expire. Value: $72 Donor: Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens 301 | 2 ADMISSION TICKETS TO LURAY Value: $72 CAVERNS This is where Mother Nature puts on 304 | LUNCH FOR 2 ON THE SPIRIT OF one of her finest shows: Luray Caverns. WASHINGTON And while the caverns are indeed Have a day-date with your sweetie or natural wonder, a national treasure, and treat your visiting relatives to lunch for the most popular caverns in Eastern two on a Spirit of Washington cruise. America, walking through them feels Restrictions: Expires 12/29/18. more akin to an unearthly experience. Donor: Entertainment Cruises Spend some time with a loved one in Value: $116 Eastern America's largest and most popular caverns. 305 | 2 ACTIVITY WRISTBANDS FOR 1 DAY Restrictions: Expires 10/31/18. AT SEVEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT Donor: Luray Caverns Invite a friend to enjoy with you a fun- Value: $56 packed day at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Think of it like your golden 302 | 2 PASSES TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPY ticket to tons of activities on the MUSEUM mountain! For instance, you can bounce Calling all future detectives and and flip on the EuroBungy countless anybody who loves a good spy story! times, bowl as many frames as you can, Enjoy these two general admission splash and swim in the pool and so passes to the International Spy much more. Museum, a non-profit museum in Restrictions: Valid 5/25/18-9/3/18 (1 Washington, D.C. exploring the craft, day only). No cash value. practice, history, and contemporary role Donor: Seven Springs Mountain Resort of espionage. Value: $30 Restrictions: Expiration 11/21/18.

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306 | FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TO AUDUBON 2018 at 1pm. These excellent seats are NATURALIST SOCIETY in Section 13, row 1 (seats 7, 8, and 9). One-year family membership to the Donor: Ann Ewing & Ryan Schwindt Audubon Naturalist Society includes Value: $150 NEWS subscription, discounts to the Naturalist Shop and on programs (e.g. 309 | MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS PHOTO summer camp, field trips, education SAFARI FOR 2 programs, excursions, and nature travel Washington Photo Safari uses the for adults), and invitations to special beautiful monuments of DC to provide events. instruction in travel and landmark Restrictions: Must redeem by 4/14/19. photography. Half-day workshops are Membership is valid for one year from offered Wednesdays and Saturdays by date of receipt at Audubon Naturalist professional photographer E. David Society. Luria, teaching participants how to take Donor: Audubon Naturalist Society candid portraits of each other and Value: $65 postcard-quality photos of famous buildings, churches, monuments and 307 | DELUXE WINE TASTING FOR 8 AND memorials - skills you can use in any $40 TO SPEND AT BARREL OAK WINERY city! Camera-specific instruction for the a group most popular SLR digital cameras. wine tasting for 8. Guests are invited to Restrictions: Expires 1/26/19. bringPlan your their next own couple’s picnic and day will receive Wednesdays and Saturdays only. By $40 Barrel Oak Winery (BOW) Bucks reservation only. card redeemable for winery purchases. Donor: Washington Photo Safari Barrel Oak Winery is in Delaplane, Value: $178 Virginia, less than one hour west of Washington, D.C.! 310 | CREATIVE CARD MAKING WORKSHOP Restrictions: Redeemable only for goods Come get those creative juices flowing and services. Certificate not valid without in a workshop from Paper Source! Use card and seal. According to VA ABC Law, this gift certificate in a 1-hour Creative it is unlawful to have alcoholic beverages Card Making Workshop for 4-6 people. other than those sold by BOW on the Restrictions: Schedule 2 weeks prior to property. The $40 BOW Bucks card date selected to check availability. redeemable for winery purchases do not Redeemable at any Paper Source store. apply to discounts. Expires 4/14/19. Expires 1/30/19. Donor: Barrel Oak Winery Donor: Paper Source Value: $195 Value: $120

308 | 3 TICKETS TO BALTIMORE ORIOLES 311 | 2 TICKETS TO WOOLLY MAMMOTH GAME VS YANKEES THEATRE Enjoy America's favorite pasttime with Two tickets to any single performance these 3 tickets to Baltimore Orioles of a production during 2018-2019 game vs. New York Yankees on June 3, season, excluding Saturday nights and

26 Silent Auction special performances. The 2018- 2019 couple of pizza nights - $25 at Ledo Season will run from 7/1/18 through Pizza & Pasta on River Road and $30 to 6/30/19. Perfect addition to a night on Frankly...Pizza! in Kensington. the town with a friend or partner! Restrictions: Ledo: Valid only at Restrictions: Reservations must be made Bethesda location (5245 River Road, through the Woolly Mammoth Box Office Bethesda, MD 20816). Expires December and scheduled at least 72 hours prior to 31, 2018. show date. Some performances may Frankly…Pizza!: None. contain strong verbal language and Donor: Ledo Pizza & Pasta, mature content. Expires 6/30/19. Frankly...Pizza! Donor: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Value: $80 Company Value: $135 402 | DINNER FOR 4 AT CHIPOTLE No time for cooking? Treat your family 312 | BRADEN HOLTBY 100TH ANNIVERSARY to 4 regular-priced Chipotle entrees, SIGNED PUCK orders of chips and guac, and regular Mark the NHL's 100th anniversary with fountain drinks per card. this Braden Holtby autographed puck. A Restrictions: Subject to availability. Venzina Trophy finalist the last two Must be surrendered upon redemption. years and the 2015-2016 winner, Holts May not be combined woth other offers. has been the Washington Capitals' Additional restrictions may apply. Void starting goaltender since the 2012 where prohibited. Expires 12/31/18. season and has over 200 NHL wins. He's Donor: Chipotle Mexican Grill a force in the net as we head to the Value: $50 playoffs this year -- LET'S GO CAPS! Donor: Washington Capitals Charities 403 | $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO CLYDE'S Value: $150 Treat yourself to dinner at any Clyde's restaurant, Old Ebbit Grill, 1789 Restaurant, The Tombs, or the Hamilton with this $50 gift certificate from DINING IN AND OUT Clyde's Restaurant Group. 400 | A DOZEN CUPCAKES FROM Restrictions: Expires 7/31/19. Valid for JENNYCAKES food and beverage only. No cash value. Is your mouth watering just from seeing Donor: Clyde's Restaurant Group the name JennyCakes? Use this gift Value: $50 certificate for a dozen delectable cupcakes from this local gem! 404 | $25 GIFT CARD TO GREAT AMERICAN Donor: JennyCakes Bakery RESTAURANTS Value: $30 Use this $25 gift card at any Great American Restaurants: Coastal Flats, 401 | A PAIR OF PIZZA PLACES Arite's, Cartyle, Ozzie's Good Eats, No time for cooking? We've got you Sweet Water Tavern, Best Buns Bread covered. Use these gift cards toward a Co., Jackson's, Silverado, Mike's.

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Restrictions: If not used by 3/6/20, a $2 HEALTH AND WELLNESS dormant fee will be deducted from the 500 | MASSAGE, FACIAL, OR 3-CLASS YOGA balance for every month of continued PASS AT BLUE HERON WELLNESS non-use thereafter. Enjoy the gift of serenity and treat Donor: Great American Restaurants yourself to a 30 minute massage, a Value: $25 facial, or 3 yoga classes with one of our experienced, caring professionals. 405 | SALSAS AND TACOS, OH MY! Turn Taco Tuesday into some thing Restrictions: Call ahead for an special! Prepare the best salsas and appointment or to schedule a class. tacos with this Santa Fe School of Donor: Blue Heron Wellness Cooking book and use the fun kitchen Value: $60 accoutrements as you step up your Taco 501 | 10 ADULT DROP-IN CLASSES AT Tuesday game! MARYLAND YOUTH BALLET Donor: Grace PTO, Andrew McKenna & Improve your core strength, muscle Jennifer Bonaguide control, flexibility, or dancing skills Value: $65 through one Adult Class Card of 10 classes for: Ballet, Stretch, Pilates Core 406| $50 GIFT CARDS TO SILVER DINER Save these gift cards for an extra busy Conditioning, Floor Barre, Modern, or day, shuttling between work, school, Broadway Jazz. MYB's adult program, activities, and home. The Silver Diner spanning levels from basic beginner has a menu that caters to the pickiest of through advanced. MYB offers adults eaters. You will receive 2 $25 gift cards. the finest teachers of ballet, stretch, and Restrictions: Expires 10/14/18. Cannot classical core conditioning in the region. be redeemed for cash or used toward Restrictions: 13 years and older. This gratuity. 10-class card will be valid for 1 year from Donor: Silver Diner the date of your fist class. Must redeem Value: $50 first class by 4/14/19. Donor: Maryland Youth Ballet 407 | CONTINENTAL COOKING – TRIO OF Value: $185 COOKBOOKS Try something new with these French, 502 | 3 FREE YOGA CLASSES Hungarian, and Indian cookbooks! With Ease into yoga with three passes for a gorgeous photography and artwork, free yoga class at Willow Street Yoga these make for lovely additions to any Center. Passes may be used at Takoma coffee table, too! Park (6930 Carroll Avenue) or Silver Donor: Grace PTO Spring (8561 Fenton Street) studio. Value: $56 Restrictions: Expires 9/2/18. Donor: Willow Street Yoga Studio Value: $54

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503 | 60-MIN MASSAGE AT OHANA 506 | 3 ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS AND 1 WELLNESS INTAKE VISIT Escape into complete relaxation and Promote your health with 3 tranquility with a 60-minute massage at Acupuncture Treatments and 1 Intake Ohana Wellness in Bethesda. Skilled Visit with Business Manager and Doctor practitioners offer a variety of styles of Acupuncture intern Kathy Murray. and techniques to meet your needs, Restrictions: Available treatment times including Swedish, Thai, sports, deep are Wednesday afternoons and evenings, tissue, medically targeted, or trigger and Saturday mornings and afternoons. point therapy. Donor: Kathleen Murray Restrictions: Appointment must be Value: $235 scheduled. Expires December 2018. Donor: Theo & Katie Pahigiannis 507 | 2 SESSIONS WITH A CERTIFIED Value: $110 PROFESSIONAL LIFE COACH Are you ready to become the best 504 | $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE STILL version of yourself? Are you ready to POINT SPA create lasting change in your life? Do Pamper yourself with a $100 Gift you want to go from surviving to Certificate to the Still Point Spa in thriving? If so, life coaching is for you! Takoma Park. Choose from a variety of Life coaching will challenge you to focus treatments and services including on who you are, what you want and acupuncture, masage therapy, holistic why you want it, and will help you skin care, homeopathic medicine, break through any barriers holding you private yoga and more! back from achieving your full potential Donor: Haru & Christina Murata Restrictions: These sessions are for Value: $100 parents, not students. Sessions must be used within 1 month of each other. 1 505 | 3-SESSION WHOLE BODY PACKAGE AT package per person. Expires 10/14/18. CAPITAL CRYO Donor: Taryn Laughlin Coaching, LLC Experience recovery, relief, and Value: $340 rejuvenation with a three-session whole body package. With locations in DC and Bethesda, Capital Cryo offers innovative cold therapy and wellness treatments for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, for the stressed-out and overworked, those looking to get their bodies back on track from injury and chronic pain, and those seeking general health and wellness. Restrictions: Auction winner has 6 months to use the three sessions. Donor: Capital Cryo Value: $180

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508 | 1 SESSION WITH A CERTIFIED BASKETS PROFESSIONAL LIFE COACH 600 | CALLING ALL INNOVATORS! Are you ready to become the best Put on your thinking cap and assemble version of yourself? Are you ready to snap circuits, use LEGO to learn about create lasting change in your life? Do chain reactions, build your own robot, you want to go from surviving to and more! This basket was inspired by thriving? If so, life coaching is for you! the amazing projects built in the new Life coaching will challenge you to focus SCIL and the dedication of the Grace on who you are, what you really want Director of Innovation, Mrs. Comas. and why you want it, and will help you Includes: 2 books, glow in the dark stars identify and break through any barriers and moon with constellation map, Klutz holding you back from achieving your LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit, 4M full potential. Tabletop Robot, Clue Master Game, Restrictions: This session is for parents, Snap Circuits set, Ravensburger 300- not students. 1 package per person. piece puzzle. Expires 10/14/18. Donor: Scott Wunsch & Megan Bly Donor: Taryn Laughlin Coaching, LLC Value: $100 Value: $170

601 | BARBECUE GOODIES! 509 | JUMP START FITNESS PACKAGE Motivate yourself with new workout basket includes everything the outdoor gear with a $50 gift card to Dick's cookingWho doesn’t enthusiast love a needs!good barbecue? With all sorts This Sporting Goods and jump start your fitness efforts with a personal training to wait to get outside and grill. consultation session (75 minutes). Or, if Donor:of tools Graceand treasures, Faculty you won’t want you prefer, choose a group fitness class. Value: $100 Donor: Ryan Schwindt & Anne Ewing,

Gina McNeal 602 | COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE FROM Value: $175 AROUND THE WORLD Here's a basket that to start and end your day on a good note. Delight your taste buds with this lovely collection of chocolates and coffees from around the world. Coffee + chocolate = love! Donor: Andrew McKenna & Jennifer Bonaguide Value: $100

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603 | BUT FIRST ... BRUNCH! TEACHER TREASURES Get your brunch on with this fun and 700 | PE TEACHER FOR THE DAY classy brunch-themed basket, including Blow the whistle and be in charge when striped table runner, sassy napkins, one PE Teacher for the day! Your pair of champagne flutes, mango mimosa fixings, and gourmet helper,you’re leading friends in fun and games accompaniments. andchild helping will be toMs. keep Rutledge’s order during special this Donor: Becky Mulholland & Linda super fun class. Range Restrictions: Must be used during Value: $150 current school year and Ms. Rutledge will set the date. 604 | EXPLORE THE WORLD Give your child a window into the world Donor: Angie Rutledge with this globe, and internationl themed Value: Priceless! books and educational items. Basket 701 | TRIP TO THE NATIONAL ZOO WITH created with love from the Pennyworth PRESCHOOL TEACHERS volunteers! A trip to the National Zoo with Donor: Pennyworth Shop preschool teachers Sue Whitaker and Value: $50 Chris Saffour. We will pack a lunch and 605 | SUSHI STORIES AND STUFF tour the Zoo together. Learn about the '...history of sushi, the Restrictions: Grace students only. 9am - colorful lives of its chefs, and the bizarre 1pm on mutually agreeable weekend. behavior of the creatures that compose Donor: Sue Whitaker & Chris Saffour it..' in The Story of Sushi. Then, try your Value: Priceless! hand at making sushi, guided by the 702 | SPRING PLAYDATE AT GLEN ECHO cookbook Sushi. Included are items to PARK enjoy your own sushi! A spring playdate at Glen Echo Park! Donor: Grace PTO, Andrew McKenna & Join Ms. Danish and Ms. McHugh for a Jennifer Bonaguide picnic and carousel ride at Glen Echo Value: $75 Park.

606 | ITALIAN NIGHT Restrictions: 4/30/18 - 6/15/18. 4 friends in Preschool - Grade 2. Italian dinner basket, filled with treats Donor: Jen Danish & Noelle McHugh for“Buon the Appetito!”whole family. with Pasta, this bountiful sauces, Value: Priceless! cheeses, wine every night should be

Italian night! With these treasures, even – Donor: David & Kitty DiMartino Value:your pickiest $125 eaters will say, “Grazie!”

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703 | POTTERY AND ICE CREAM FOR 4 706 | ECHO HILLS MEMORIES - PHOTO AND Spend a peaceful afternoon painting T-SHIRT (CHILD'S MEDIUM) pottery and enjoying ice cream with Remember your time at Echo Hills with - children (winner picks the friends) will shirt. meetGrace’s Mrs. Division Kennedy Directors. and Ms. Four Y at Grace Donor:this photo Beth and Frentrup child size “medium” T one afternoon. Value: Priceless! Restrictions: For Kindergarten students and up. Pottery items will be fired and 707 | 30-MINUTE PIANO LESSON WITH MRS. given to participants later. Mutually SMITH agreeable date TBD. Enjoy 30 minutes learning to play the Donor: Mrs. Kennedy & Mrs. Yarrington piano in a private lesson with Mrs. Value: Priceless! Smith! Lesson will take place after school in the music room at Grace 704 | WEEKEND OUTING - A PLAY AT Episcopal Day School. IMAGINATION STAGE FOLLOWED BY LUNCH IN Restrictions: On a mutally agreeable BETHESDA weekday after school. No weekends. Enjoy a day out with Ms. Karen and Mrs. Donor: Kristin Smith Kelliher! Up to four students, currently Value: Priceless! in Kindergarten and up (winner picks friends) will enjoy a play at Imagination 708 | SNACKS AND FRACTIONS WITH MRS. Stage, followed by lunch in Bethesda. FRENTRUP Restrictions: Date TBD. Limit of 4 Time to make fractions sweet! Mrs. students currently in Kindergarten or Frentrup will visit your child's older. classroom and bake a pie, brownie, or Donor: Karen O'Connor-Floman & cookie of the winner's choosing, to be Kate Kelliher divided amonth the class. the class Value: Priceless! willlearn about fractions and Mrs. Frentrup's cooking. Math + Snacks = 705 | MAKING EMPANADAS WITH MS. FUN! MARTUCCI Donor: Beth Frentrup Ms. Martucci will come to your house Value: Priceless! and teach you how to make Argentinean Empanadas. She will bring all ingredients and you will have fun while cooking! Restrictions: On a mutually agreeable day, up to 4 children. Donor: Marisa Martucci Value: Priceless!

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709 | PIZZA AND A MOVIE AT GRACE FOR 15 Donor: Christine Comas & Beth LUCKY STUDENTS Frentrup Ms. Danish, Mrs. Green, Mr. LaPietra, Value: Priceless! and Mrs. Scott will provide pizza and a movie at Grace for 15 students (5 from each grade level: 3-4-5) on Thursday, May 24 (the night before Field Day) CLASSROOM CREATIONS from 5:30 - 8:00 PM. There will be ice 800 | PRESCHOOL COLLABORATIVE: HAND- cream sundaes for dessert after the PAINTED OUTDOOR GAME BOARD AND movie! Students not already at Grace for PIECES aftercare need to be transported by Move the games outdoors with this parents to school. delightful outdoor game board and Restrictions: For 15 students (5 from accompanying game pieces. Decorated each grade level: 3-4-5) on the evening of by preschool artists, this game set is Thursday, May 24 (the night before Field durable enough to be used outdoors Day) from 5:30 - 8:00 PM. Pick up for all and will last as long as your treasured students is promptly at 8:00 PM. memories of preschool. Donor: Jen Danish, Gloria Green, Luigi Donor: Grace PTO LaPietra, Alma Scott Value: Priceless! Value: Priceless! 801 | PRE-KINDERGARTEN 710 | SEWING WITH MRS. APONTE AND MRS. PHOTOJOURNALISTS' COFFEE TABLE BOOK MORRISON What does the world look like to a pre- Learn to sew with your favorite kindergartener? Find out with this teachers! The winner (Kindergarten or wonderful coffee table book by the Pre- Grade 1 student) can bring a friend to a Kindergarten photojournalists. fun sewing activity before the end of the Donor: Grace PTO school year! Value: Priceless! Restrictions: For Kindergarten and Grade 1 children. Limited to 2 children. 802 | KINDERGARTEN KANDINSKY Donor: Mrs. Aponte & Mrs. Morrison Kindergarten students have been Value: Priceless! studying color mixing and worked collaboratively to recreate this very 711 | 1-HOUR HIKE AT THE AUDUBON recognizable artwork, 'Concentric NATURE CENTER Circles' by Wassily Kandinsky. Each Explore the local Audubon with our student has painted one 6 x6 square outdoor enthusiasts Ms. Comas and Mrs. with a concentric circle that was ” ” Frentrup. Take a 1-hour hike at the assembled into a class mural. There are Audubon Nature Center and discover a total of twelve squares in this piece what these woods offer. measuring 24 x18 . A true masterpiece! Restrictions: One hour on a mutually Donor: Grace PTO ” ” agreed time and date. Value: Priceless!

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803 | GRADE 1 DECOUPAGED WOODEN 806 | GRADE 4 LIVING CITY CHEST Fourth grade students worked together Store treasures, blankets, or toys in this to create this sculptural cityscape in the one-of-a-kind wooden chest. Students style of James Rizzi. Each student worked collaboratively in the style of painted a building with personality Laurel Burch creating these colorful (most students also painted a vehicle). painted cats in a garden. Cats, flowers, The result is a lively and vibrant and leaves were decoupaged onto a rendering of a bustling city that will wooden chest that is sure to be an entertain the lucky winners for years to heirloom treasure in any home! come! Donor: Grace PTO Donor: Grace PTO Value: Priceless! Value: Priceless!

804 | GRADE 2 BIRDS OF A FEATHER 807 | GRADE 5 LIGHTS UP A ROOM Students worked individually to paint a Add drama to any room in your house beautiful bird on an 8 x 8 canvas with this fully functional chandelier, a panel. The panels were then assembled collaborative creation in the style of into a dimensional mural” of” birds on a Dale Chihuly for the PTO Auction. tree. United by the branches, this Students started by painting over 100 stunning work symbolizes the plastic water bottles with acrylic paint, connections among Grade 2 students. A using a defined color scheme and beautiful piece of art that fits any decor! painting only one color family at a time: Donor: Grace PTO warm or cool. After the bottles were Value: Priceless! painted, they were cut into spirals and attached to a metal lamp shade with 805 | GRADE 3 CERAMIC CACTUS GARDEN plastic cable ties. This collaborative ceramic cactus Donor: Grace PTO garden is a great way to permanently Value: Priceless! enjoy cactus, without having to actually take care of them! Students worked with many hand building techniques and added texture using a variety of ceramic tools with an emphasis on resembling the surface quality of cactus. Students mixed glazes to customize colors to create this lovely tabletop display, inspired by the work of artist Lina Cofan. Donor: Grace PTO Value: Priceless!

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SUPER SILENT 903 | 4 COACH'S TICKETS: UMD FOOTBALL VS. RUTGERS 900 | 1-WEEK STAY AT THE HILTON LOS Courtesy of the Terps head coach and CABOS IN SAN LUCAS, MEXICO – 7/14/18 – family, bring your UMD spirit to 7/21/18 homecoming on Saturday, October 13, Take the family to Los Cabos for some 2018 to the Maryland vs. Rutgers much needed R&R. Enjoy 1 week's stay football game at Xfinity Field. The at the Hilton Los Cabos in San Lucas. package includes four tickets, free The suite sleeps 4 and sits right on the parking and tailgate gear - an amazing beach. !Bienvenidos a Los Cabos! opportunity for any true Maryland fan! Available: Saturday 7/14/18 - Saturday Be sure to wear your Terps colors or 7/21/18. spirit wear for these special coach's Restrictions: 7/14/18 - 7/21/18 seats. Donor: Anthony & Vickie Hayter Restrictions: Please wear Terps or Value: $2,830 neutral colors!

901 | 3 NIGHTS IN DEWEY BEACH Donor: DJ & Sarah Durkin Skip the crowds and intense summer Value: $500 heat and enjoy a fall or spring getaway 904 | THE PLAN A FAMILY CRUISE PACKAGE at Dewey Beach between October 2018 Been thinking about taking your family and March 2019. This 4-bedroom on a cruise? This package will help you beach-front condo is the perfect spot for get started planning. Package includes relaxation with three decks on ocean (1) $200 Gift Card for Carnival side, a fully quipped kitchen, wifi, cable Corporation - valid on any of the TV, and a land-line phone. following cruise lines: Carnival, Restrictions: October 2018 through Princess, Holland America and Cunard; March 2019. Auction winners should call (1) $50 Marriott Gift Card - valid at all or email donors to choose a date. Marriott branded or Ritz Carlton Donor: Martin & Marilyn Seitz branded properties; and (2) copies of Value: $900 The Family Cruise Companion's Guide

902 | RESERVED PARKING AND FRONT ROW to Cruising With Kids. SEAT - CHRISTMAS CHAPEL 2018 Donor: The Family Cruise Companion No more straining to get a picture of Value: $265 your precious performer! You'll have 905 | RESERVED PARKING AND FRONT ROW the best seats in the house at Christmas SEAT - SPRING MUSICAL 2019 Chapel 2018 with this reserved front- Ah, the spring musical! A time to savor row pew. Also includes a reserved the joyful notes of children signing. In parking spot close to the church 2019, you'll be able to see the entrance. performance up close with reserved Donor: Grace PTO front-row seating. Take pictures and Value: Priceless! record video of your little performer(s)

35 Silent Auction without having to zoom in. Also 907 | LADIES NIGHT AT CAPITAL CRYO includes a prime reserved parking spot! Champagne and Chill - Ladies Night at Donor: Grace PTO Capital Cryo! Pamper yourself with your Value: Priceless! 9 closest friends at Capital Cryo. Experience recovery from a 3-minute 906 | 2 TICKETS TO A 2018-2019 whole-body cryotherapy session and WASHINGTON WIZARDS GAME rejuvenation from a 10-minute Two Washington Wizards tickets in CryoFacial. Champagne to be served! Section 100, Row Q to any Eastern With locations in DC and Bethesda, Conference Wizards game in 2018-2019 Capital Cryo offers innovative cold season except home opener. Also therapy and wellness treatments for includes two $20 concession credits. both athletes and fitness enthusiasts, Tickets will be delivered in August. for the stressed-out and overworked, Eastern Conference games only. for those looking to get their bodies Restrictions: Any Eastern Conference back on track from injury and chronic game in 2018-2019 except home opener. pain, and those seeking general health Donor: Don & Ann Hague and wellness. Value: $400 Restrictions: The staff at Capital Cryo will work with auction winners to setup a day and time that works for the group. Donor: Capital Cryo Value: $1,250

36 Congratulations to the Grade 5 Gryphons!

We are so proud of your many accomplishments as you bring Grace into the World!

GUEMANA ASHER MATIAS RODIL

FREDERICK BENTLEY LUKE SCHWINDT

ANTHONY BOWLING LUCAS SCRIBNER

SOFIA FALL NICHOLAS WAKEFIELD

MADELEINE PERINE- JADYN WASHINGTON BROWN SOJOURNER WEST- CAMILA RODIL SEABROOK

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The PTO would like to thank the parents, faculty, and staff for making Grace’s 58th year wonderful and filled with so many fantastic

memories.

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dankie, shukran, gràcies, hyala, tak, dank u, kiitos, danke, ευχαριστώ, děkuji, M̀ h’gōi, merci, mahalo, dhanyavād, shukriya, köszönöm, arigatô, takk, terima kasih, Xièxiè, gracias, kop ,תודה. khun, tack, a dank, diolch, asante, tualumba, 감사합니다 , спасибо, Баярлалаа, hvala, teşekkür ederim, mulţumes, Дякую, choukrane, ačiū …

Thank you!!!

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The Auction Committee and the PTO would like to thank the Grace Board of Governors for their generosity in making tonight’s auction a success, and for their dedication to the mission of Grace

Episcopal Day School.

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