2016 Raising Hope Auction Catalog Table of Contents Page Section 3 ONLINE ONLY 9 Edibles 12 Children’s Corner 15 Accessories, Clothing and Jewelry 17 Home and Family 20 Sports Fever 22 Getaways and Day Trips 27 Pampering, Spa and Fitness 29 Big Night Out: Shows and Events 33 Big Night Out: Wine and Dine The Fine Print FORMAT This auction consists of two sections, ONLINE ONLY, and SILENT ITEMS WITH PRE-BIDDING. Online Only items will be sold in an online auction www.biddingowl.com/HopeCenteratPullen ending June 4th and will NOT be available for bidding at the June 5th brunch event. Silent Items will be available for bidding through www.biddingowl.com/HopeCenteratPullen until Saturday, June 4th at noon. We will then take the highest bid on each silent item at noon on June 4th and transfer it to the paper bid sheets we will be using Sunday, June 5th where they will serve as the first bid during the event. ITEM PAYMENT AND PICKUP FOR ITEMS For payment and pickup of an Online Only item, you have two options. 1) You may pay and pick up the item at the Raising Hope Brunch on Sunday, June 5th at 12:30 PM (Tickets can be purchased at www.hopecenteratpullen.org. 2) You may also pay and pick up the item(s) anytime between Monday, June 6th and Monday, June 12th at The Hope Center, 1801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh. Normal business hours are 9AM – 5PM. You may call Jeanne Lawson at 919-961-3811 for more information. If you bid on a Silent Item and you are the winning bid at the event but not in attendance, we will contact you on Monday, June 6th to coordinate payment and pickup of the item. POLICIES By bidding in the online or silent auctions, each bidder agrees to these auction rules: All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted. All items are – “as is”. The Hope Center at Pullen has attempted to describe and catalog items correctly, but neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorships, provenance or condition of the items. No statement made in this catalogue, or made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. The value listed is an estimate of fair market value. Items have not been appraised unless so noted. The amount you pay above this fair market value estimate is normally tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor to clarify amount of deduction. Restaurant certificates do not include alcohol, tax, or gratuities unless specified. Any item left unclaimed, without prior arrangements, will be sold and proceeds will go to The Hope Center at Pullen. The Hope Center reserves the right to add and withdraw items, without notice, to or from the auction. Unless otherwise specified, all auction certificates must be used within one year of the date of the auction. Each person bidding assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained from the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising indirectly from The Hope Center at Pullen, their elected and appointed officials, members and employees, the event organizer, sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the auction. 2 2016 Raising Hope Auction Catalog ONLINE ONLY Notice: This section (below) consists of ONLINE ONLY Items. Auctions for these items will end at noon on Saturday, June 4th. Each item will be available for pickup/payment at the auction, or at the Hope Center Office following the auction. So don’t wait - BID NOW! 100. Chipotle Healthy Mexican? Yes, please. Winner receives certificate good for: Dinner for Four, consisting of: 4 burritos, burrito bowls, salads or orders of tacos; Chips and guacamole and fountain drinks Retail Value: $50 Donated by: Chipotle Opening Bid: $20 101. Bojangles It's Bo Time! Winner receives certificate good for two, eight-piece Tailgate Specials. Together, they provide sixteen pieces of chicken, eight biscuits, four fixin's, and two 1/2 gallons of iced tea. Use the certificates together or separately! Use at any Raleigh or Durham Bojangles location only. These certificates do NOT expire. Retail Value: $44 Donated by: Tri-Arc Food Systems, Inc. Opening Bid: $20 102. Hero Lunch from Noodles & Co. You and 4 of your friends or family members can enjoy lunch or dinner at Noodles & Co in Cameron Village. Good for one bowl or sandwich duo per guest, please. Includes drinks and desserts, but no alcohol. Valid at any Noodles & Co and does NOT expire! Retail Value: $45 Donated by: Noodles & Co. Opening Bid: $25 2016 Raising Hope Auction Catalog 3 103. Mellow Mushroom Our friends at the downtown Raleigh Mellow Mushroom have given us 2, $25 gift cards to Mellow Mushroom. Good at Mellow Mushroom Durham, Raleigh or Wake Forest. Expires February, 2017. Retail Value: $50 Donated by: Mellow Mushroom - Raleigh Opening Bid: $25 104. Kanki Dinner One gift card for one free dinner entrée at Kanki (maximum value of $25). "The Best Tasting Show in Town". Good at any Kanki location: Crabtree Valley Mall, North Market Square, and Durham. Expires 12/30/16. Cannot be used on tax, gratuity or alcohol. Not valid in combination with other special offers, discounts or coupons. Retail Value: $25 Donated by: Kanki – Japanese House of Steaks and Sushi Opening Bid: $12 105. Applebee’s Winner receives two $15 gift certificates good for any Applebee's in NC and several other states. Expires one year from the auction date: 6/5/16. Cannot be used for gratuity and alcohol. Not redeemable for cash/no change given. Retail Value: $30 Donated by: Apple Gold Group Opening Bid: $15 106. Bruegger’s You (or your friends) will enjoy this bundle of 12 certificates each for a "free bagel with cream cheese". All certificates expire on 8/30/16, so make sure to use them up before then! Use them once a week, all at once, or however you wish! Valid at all participating locations! Retail Value: $32 Donated by: Bruegger’s Opening Bid: $10 4 2016 Raising Hope Auction Catalog 107. Turkey Hill Gelato We love that Turkey Hill offers ice cream security. What is ice cream security? Knowing that you have 10 certificates from Turkey Hill Dairy, each good for 1 free All Natural Gelato or Gelato Swirls of your choice and more than a year to use them! Each Expires 12/31/2017. Retail Value: $50 Donated by: Turkey Hill Dairy Opening Bid: $25 108. Personal Grocery Shopper at Lowe's Foods Ever too tired to shop for your own groceries? Have a friend with a new baby who needs the perfect gift? Lowe's Foods To Go will provide one year of Lowe's Foods To Go Shopping service. Choose your groceries from their website and pay online. Then set a time to pick them up and your groceries will be loaded into your car for you! Some stores can even deliver to you here in Raleigh, Cary, many areas of Chapel Hill and Durham for an additional fee! Check out other areas you can have delivery or pick up at through their website: http://www.lowesfoods.com/index.cfm/onlineshopping/lfstogo/. The certificate expires 5/1/17, so you MUST activate your "year" before then. Retail Value: $99 Donated by: Lowe's Foods Opening Bid: $30 109. Target What can't you buy with this? If they don't sell it at Target, you might not even need it! "Expect More. Pay Less." Gift card does NOT expire. Retail Value: $25 Donated by: Target Stores Opening Bid: $15 110. Produce Box Enjoy NC's bounty with a Trial Produce Box delivered to your door! It will contain "the best the season has to offer". You'll be on your way to eating healthier and helping to support our local farmers right here in North Carolina! The Produce Box delivers fresh, local produce and specialty products like meats, cheese, bread and more to homes and offices all over North Carolina. We bring the farmer's market to your door! Must redeem by 10/20/16. Retail Value: $25 Donated by: Produce Box Opening Bid: $15 2016 Raising Hope Auction Catalog 5 111. AutoZone $20 in Gift Cards Who doesn't need something for their car? Win these 2, $10 gift cards good at any AutoZone, and "get in the zone" with AutoZone. Retail Value: $20 Donated by: AutoZone Opening Bid: $10 112. eMeals One-Year Subscription Ever wonder what to make for dinner? Wish someone would just tell you what to make? Done! eMeals is the new meal planning service tailored to fit you needs! With over 50 meal plan options to choose from, finding the perfect plan for your family is their mission. Options include: paleo, clean eating, low-fat, kid friendly, budget-friendly, gourmet, gluten-free, and so many more! Each week, you'll get a meal plan with seven simple, creative dinner recipes, with a main dish and sides! You'll also receive a grocery list with each meal plan, organized by store section to make your shopping easier and more efficient! Retail Value: $58 Donated by: eMeals Opening Bid: $25 113. $25 Costco Cash Card This is a great card if you want to try Costco out (you don't need to be a member to use this card!) Loaded with $25 to spend any way you wish at Costco. Already a member? We know you can spend this in the blink of an eye! You're supporting The Hope Center by buying this, so enjoy treating yourself to something FUN with it.