Place your bids at our Annual Picnic on Sunday, August 11th!
We are excited to have over 20 different auction items donated by our amazing volunteers up to bid. Scroll through to view the descriptions and pictures.
We are excited to have over 20 different auction items donated by our amazing volunteers up to bid. Scroll through to view the descriptions and pictures.
Simply email Cathy Daniels (kutchiec@comcast.net) with your name, address, phone number, auction ID and the maximum amount you’re willing to bid. This information will be passed to the auctioneer and will be represented as if you were present. We’ll contact you after the auction if you won any items for payment via check or actblue.
Auction Item 1:
Going to the Dogs – Kelley Maguire & Whitney Kalmbach
White Dog Cafe Gift Certificate – $100
Black and white dish towels
Pet odor neutralizer candle – Sand and Paws White ceramic dog (Frenchie)
Bar Dog Pinot Noir
Black & White Basket
Auction Item 2:
Local Craft Beer Basket– Caryn Ghrayeb
This basket includes East Branch Love Grows (Rosemary Gose), Iron Hill Born & Raised (IPA), Locust Lane Three Tun Citra (IPA), Stolen Sun Baby Juices (Session Juicy IPA), Levante Escalante (Lime Lager) and Suburban Gute Zeiten (German Wheat). Also included is an ice bucket to keep your drinks icy cold.
Auction Item 3:
Antique Framed Map of East Brandywine- Sherry Rubin
A professionally framed antique (not sure of exact age) map of East Brandywine, Chester County, PA. The signatures of the township supervisors are on it.
Cup of Tea and a Biscuit- Donated by: Cathy Daniels, Diane Welsh, Maggie Quinn and Carmen Tucker
Basket includes 2 china floral cups & saucers, tin of biscuits, Isaac Mizrahi linen napkins, 2 tea infusers, honey spoons, English loose tea, mini jar of honey & lemon curd, mini ceramic cake stand, dainty tea towel.
The basket is a vintage Longaberger sewing basket with flowered fabric lid.
Gift card Crumbl Cookies & Nothing Bundt Cake $25 ea.
Auction Item 5:
Fun on the Water- Donated by: Paulette LoMarro
FunWater stand up paddle board. Ultra light inflatable paddle board with SUP accessories for adults and youth of all skill levels. Includes paddles, pump, carry bag, fins, ankle leash, waterproof phone case, dry bag. Everything you need for a fun day on the water.
Auction Item 6:
An evening in with wine and chocolate- Donated by Dean and Christine Grantham
Included in this basket is three bottles of Turks Head Wine (Local woman owned Napa winery with flagship wine shop in West Chester), 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023 Rose Sonoma County and 2023 Sauvignon Blanc.
Also included is Zwilling stemless wine glasses, wine corkscrew, vacuum seal pump wine saver, wine themed cocktail napkins, and ECLAT chocolates from local West Chester shop.
The Ten by Three basket is handmade by artisans in developing countries.
Auction Item 7:
Mama Mia- Homemade Pizza– Donated by Don Miller
Class for six people. Learn how to make two different types of pizza. First you’ll learn to make a classic pizza on a stone in a home oven. The second pizza, Detroit style, uses a special pan and produces the crispiest crust. Each pizza will be better than any pizza offered by a commercial establishment as we will be making our own dough, use a homemade pizza sauce with tons of flavor, select from a custom assortment of cheeses and of course finish with quality toppings. We will discuss equipment needed and I will share my recipes with you. You’ll also receive a Detroit pizza pan to take home. I will provide my recipes for each type of pizza and a jar of my pizza sauce for each person to take home as well.
Auction Item 8:
Gardener’s Delight: Donated by Cathy Daniels, Diane Welsh, Lara Ferrari, Alexa Manning, and Carmen Tucker
Basket includes tin welcome yard sign, gardening gloves, metal hanging stand with three small planters, herb seed packets, kneeling pad, 2 seeded grow pots, glass indoor plant spritzer, Fiskers trowel, plant hanger, live succulent.
$50 gift certificate to Topiary, Chester Springs and $50 gift certificate to Pickering Valley Feed and Farm.
Basket is a large vintage Longaberger basket with handles and heavy wooden lid.
Auction Item 9:
Nightfall in Nantmeal– Brenda Ross
Wonderful local Delaware County artist Richard Bollinger signed, limited edition print. Printed on the finest quality 100% acid free paper. Personally inspected, signed and numbered by the artist. Remarque on print increases value.
Auction Item 10:
Home Sweet Home- Susan Miner
Basket includes a gift certificate for 2 hour interior design consultation by a professional decorator. Also, book entitled “Wellness by Design”, furniture slider set, picture hanger set, small potted plant, candy dish with candy, red, white and blue basket.
Auction Item 11:
Bourbon Tasting for the Sophisticated Palette – Tia-Malkin Fontecchio
This is a bourbon tasting for up to six people. Join us for a fun evening or afternoon of bourbon tasting. The experience will include Bourbon 101 or a brief introduction to what makes the whiskey a bourbon, how it is produced, it’s main flavors and aromas etc. After this introduction we will taste Bourbons from our private collection. We will also enjoy an Old Fashioned, the most popular bourbon cocktail and we will teach you how to make one so you can enjoy at home. The tasting will be accompanied by sweet and savory snacks that are designed to pair with bourbon.
Auction Item 12:
Back to School Basket– Doug and Susan McGillivray
This basket contains all the supplies needed to start back to school. All the items from the school supplies list put out by DASD and Owen J. Roberts. List attached. No need to go shopping…it’s all here!
Auction Item 13:
Whiskey Wednesday- 11/06/2024- Sue Morgan
This basket includes Southern tier distilling straight bourbon 750 mils, Belle Meade Sour mash bourbon 750 mils, Barley Creek distilling original whiskey 375 mils liberty rye from Malvern 750 mils, dad‘s hat rye 750 mils.
Auction Item 14:
Beautiful Garden Wreathe: Barb Phillips
For use inside or out. Spruce up for spring.
Auction Item 15:
Wow! Everything Phillies!– Barb Phillips and Vince Gillen
For any Phillies fan this basket is awesome. Includes Phillies book bag, Phillies lanyard, autographed picture of Aaron Nola, Phillies flag to hang outside your house. Autographed Alec Bohm rookies card, official Phillies baseball, Phillies coasters, 2 foot Mickey Mouse Phillies stuffed animal, Phillies earrings, Phillies monkey and last but not least Phillies tickets. (Date and seats to be determined. Info to be provided by Vince Gillen).
Local Political History: Mayme Troy
Own a piece of local political history with this candidate poster from 1975, where Susan L. Scholl ran (and sadly lost) to be our prothonotary. This comes with a framing gift card as well.
Auction Item 16:
Two Orchestra Seats for Hamilton (Seats B6 and B8)- Michelle Smith
We have two seats to the Sunday, November 3rd 1pm showing of Hamilton at the Kimmel Center. Very few shows still offer seats this close to the stage and they would retain for $249 per ticket, plus taxes and fees.
Auction Item 17:
Pamper Yourself Spa Basket– Michelle Smith
This basket includes an alpaca shawl, sleep silk queen pillowcase set, set of three luxurious hand creams, spa socks, Aveeno foot mask, Aveeno hand mask, lavender bath salts, Bath and body Works body cream, spa headband, whipped body butter, body wash buffer sponge, Bath and Body Works gift certificate $25, bath pouf, linen scent candle, shower steamers, rosewater and jasmine hand wash, boudoir notecards, vanilla sugar scrub, lavender and sage sachet.
Auction Item 18:
Italian Feast for Six – Tara Haarlander
Homemade Italian dinner for six people to include Italian provisions salad, garlic bread or gluten-free focaccia bread, baked ziti (optional add of meatballs and or gluten-free pasta), choice of chicken or eggplant Parmesan or optional gluten-free with no breading, roasted garlic zucchini and tomatoes, tiramisu, Italian cookie assortment.
Auction 19:
Cookie Decorating Class- Erin Ward
Auction 19:
Learn to Play Mahjong– Monica Hagelin
This basket contains a complete set of mah-jongg tiles which includes 166 tiles, four all-in-one rack/pushers, quilted carry case, instruction book, four official 2024 mah-jongg cards. I will do four hours of in-person instructions for four people. You’ll learn the official rules, how to set up and play the game, strategies and helpful tips.
Auction 20:
Reader’s Delight- Carrie Gross and Cathy Sweeney
This cute tin basket contains a banned books mug, daily planner, storage box, reading light, snacks and $25 gift cards to Amazon and Wellington Square Books.
Canvassing Survival Kit- Senator Katie and Trevor Muth
Everything you need to survive this election season.
Auction 22:
Date Night at People’s Light- Kim Doan and Sheryl Willson
Enjoy two tickets to this year’s Panto as well as a $75 gift card to Sedona Tap House. If Pantos aren’t your thing or the date doesn’t work, the tickets can be exchanged for another show.
Auction 23
An Evening of Authentic Cuban Cuisine- Sandi Oyola
Enjoy an evening of authentic Cuban Cuisine!
You and up to 3 other guests will savor a tasting menu of some of the most popular and
Delicious Cuban foods, all freshly made!
The menu may include the following*:
Rice and black beans (arroz con frijoles negros)
Cuban style roast pork (lechon asado)
Meat pies (empanadas)
Shredded flank steak in a rich tomato sauce (ropa vieja)
Cuban style bread (pan Cubano)
Yellow rice with chicken (arroz con pollo)
Caramel custard (flan)
Fresh made mojitos and/or sangria
Cuban style espresso (cafecito)
*Menu will be determined prior to dinner and dietary preferences/restrictions of the attendees will be taken into consideration..
Auction 24:
Refinished Side Table and Children’s Rocking Chair- Dave Colajezzi
Enjoy a beautifully refinished rocking chair and side table from Dave Colajezzi. These items are perfect for your own child or a visiting grandchild.
Women for Harris House Party in Basket- Representative Danielle Friel Otten
The path to the White House is through your living room. This basket includes a beautiful photo-forward coffee table book- Vice President Kamala Harris, Her Path to the White House. Kamala Harris’ Memoir- The Truths We Hold, An American Journey. A big bottle of Prosecco to share with your favorite Childless Cat Ladies in customized Kamala-themed stemless wine glasses.
Auction 26:
A Barnlady.net Original- Iconic Great Barn at Arrandale: – Sherry McVickar
Another iteration of the Barnlady.net’s famous “Yellow Roof” this image represents America’s agricultural hayday ( Get it?). We could also say “American Agriculture’s SALAD Days”… Chester County, Pennsylvania in the 1850’s was -as is its SOIL- RICH ! From what? Who got rich? Hold on to your ( straw) hat : Farmers!!!
This barn still stands just off Lancaster Pike. It’s on the same plot of land as the Collegium School. All kinds of products made west of Philadelphia came into the city in Conestoga wagons.
Sherry McVickar’s portraits of local ancient barns are the heart and soul of The Barnlady.net oeuvre.
Please enjoy!”
How hard could it be? – Representative Danielle Friel Otten
Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler, BPA free, 40 oz. Customized – How Hard Could it Be? Boys Do It!, paired with Kamala Harris’ children’s book, Superheroes are Everywhere. Perfect for the empowered girl in your life!
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