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SILENT AUCTION

Silent Auction Items

On-line bidding now available !!
for a selected number of these wonderful items.

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It’s for a great cause, and we’ll feature all your info here including links to your website,
business phone number, and any logo or graphics you’d like added.

 

Just call Deena @ 604 916 1774 or email: info@hearthehunger.com if you would like to help.
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ARTS        

 

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  Natalie Fischer - Artist

Natalie will be donating an original oil on canvas painting to our silent auction. This beautiful painting is an example of Natalie’s work, to see more please visit her web site:http://nataliefischer.comand come back soon to see what you will have a chance to own.
  Natalie

Fischer

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Estimated value

$255

 

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  iittala Toikka Blue Scaup Duck - 2004 Annual Bird
This exquisite bird was designed by Oiva Toikka and has been produced by iittala for 2004. This beautiful Blue Scaup Duck is a handcrafted, mouth-blown work of art! The approximate size is 3 3/4” tall and 9” long. Signed and dated 2004 on the bottom. All of the Toikka birds are highly collected, individually made, mouth-blown pieces of art. Each bird is handmade at iittala’s famous glass works in Nuutajärvi, Finland and carries a mark ensuring authenticity. These birds are great gifts for bird-lovers and those who appreciate mouth-blown glass art. Valued at CDN $255.00
  Anonymous

 

Four beautiful
15 x 20 inch limited edition prints

FIRE/EARTH/AIR/WATER
by
Mark Anthony Jacobson

estimated value $50-$100 each print

 

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  House of the Spirit Bear GalleryLike the Main Street at our door, the gallery is about exploring and experiencing the vibrant pulse of the new Canada.
We offer a new vista in First Nations art.
  House of the Spirit Bear Gallery


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Estimated value $800

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  John Ferrie
My name is John Ferrie and I am an artist from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I am a painter.My Art is bold and strong with a myriad of bright colours and solid imagery.I paint everything from flowers and drag queens to celebrities and found objects. My paintings range in size from 6 in. x 6 in. to 7 ft. x 12 ft. with every size in between.My work is about beauty, colour, energy and life. I paint with enamel and acrylic paint, latex, urethane and powdered pigments. This is an example of John’s amazing work - please visit his web site for more and come back soon for a peek at what you will have a chance to own. http://www.johnferrie.com/
  John Ferrie
         
         
         
         
 

 

 

 

 

         
Culinary        

 

Zocalo Main St. Vancouver

Dinner for 2 - up to $50.00

 

  ZocoloContemporary Mexican Restaurant - 2515 Main St.
Zocalo is more than a restaurant. As an avid Salsa dancer, Schklanka wanted to create a gathering place, a community centre of sorts, where people can drink and dine, but also dance.In the centre of many Mexican villages and towns, the ‘zocalo’ is a place where people gather for conversation, protests, parades and services - more….
  Zocolo
Restaurant

 

Chocoholic Buffet At Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

Seating for 4 at the Famous Chocoholic Buffet - $96.00
The city’s only all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet.


PLUS
Spend the night at the
Sutton Place

 

 

The Sutton Place Hotel
For the Love of Chocolate at The For the Love of LUMS silent auction!!A certificate valid until June 17, 2008 has been donated by a very generous supporter.ALSO INCLUDES: A complimentary night deluxe accommodation (double occupancy) in a Sutton Guestroom at the AAA Five Diamond Rated Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver.Make it a night on the town!!
 
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The Sutton Place Hotel

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$40.00 Gift Certificate

  DaDeO - New Orleans Diner & Bar
Cajun & Creole FoodDadeo offers its customers a relaxed atmosphere set in a casual retro environment. We are open late so come on down and enjoy some great food in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Dadeo has two locations, one in Edmonton and one in Vancouver.
Open Late 6 Days a Week Good Times, Great Food

Located on Vancouver’s West Side at
3305 Cambie Street,
right on the corner of Cambie and 17th Avenue.

Call 604.874.1053 for reservations.

*Look forward to sampling a few of their yummy treats
during the reception and silent auction!!
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Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Dinner for 2 $100.00 value
  Fairmont HotelGriffins Restaurant
This vibrant Pacific Northwest brasserie, annually recognized by western Canada’s pre-eminent food publications and their reader’s as one of the ‘best hotel’ restaurants, continues to excite!
GRIFFINS’ gorgeous sun-washed interior, complete with high-arching windows features a unique open kitchen concept.
  Griffins Restaurant - The Fairmont - Hotel Vancouver
Winspeer
Not sure what yet but you can bet it’s going to be fabulous!!!
  Winspeer

Winspeer was founded in 1994 as a wine-importing agency focused on sales and distribution in Canada’s 4th largest province, Alberta. Next, Winspeer expanded its territory to include all of western Canada being the provinces of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
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grandview_logo.jpg$20.00 gift certificate   Grand View Szechuan Restaurant - Excellent authentic Chinese Szechuan cuisine offering fresh seafood, meat, poultry, and vegetarian dishes at reasonable prices. Hot and spicy or mild. Tastefully decorated with a serene, casual atmosphere. Fully licensed. Family oriented. Ample free parking at rear.   Grand View Szechuan Restaurant
saladedefruitscafe.jpgDinner for 2 - Table D’hote Night   Cafe salade de fruits Take a little place in the heart of the French cultural
center. Add some great French people with a good
sense of humor and an excellent cooking knowledge
and voilà… the perfect recipe for a great time
and this place is no other than…
1551 West 7th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C., V6J 1S1
CanadaTel.: (604) 714-5987
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Services        
$50.00 gift
plus
a $50.00 gift certificate
  Mary Kay - Haydee Skeet, independent consultant, is dedicated to professional and above average customer service.  

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Mary Kay

The Gentle Touch Hair Removal

$75.00 Gift Certificate

  The Gentle Touch Salon
The Gentle Touch is the leading hair removal salon in the Lower Mainland.
From our exclusive but discreet location in the medical centre in Kitsilano, we have been providing hair removal services since 1987, specializing initially in electrolysis. We were the first electrolysis practice in North America to also offer laser hair removal.
  The Gentle Touch Salon
$100.00 Gift Certificate-redeemable for services   Alan James Hair Studio
Alan James Hair Studio is nestled in the groovy little neighborhood of lower Lonsdale in North Vancouver. Alan and his staff are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service and up to the minute hair styling.
 
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1 Hour
Mystical Massage
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by Sequoia Thom Lundy, M.A

  Mystical Massage is
..an effortless journey
of body relaxation,
emotional well-being,
and a calm mind,
into the deeper levels of your own self.Mystical Massage is my personal synthesis of many healing touch techniques
I have explored for over two decades.Mystical Massage uses a blend of soothing Esalan oil massage, gentle rocking and stretching of your limbs and spine, breathing awareness, and polarity/chakra energy balancing, which is customized for your individual preferences. I have a very peaceful room in my home overlooking Stanley Park, which is dedicated to yoga, meditation, and healing touch.Check out Sequoia’s website for more info on massage, workshops and life coaching http://www.growinghealthier.com/
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Sequoia Thom Lundy, M.A

 

Have your very own web site!

1 year of Web Hosting
and
your own domain name
(.com,.org,or .net)

Appprox. Value $120

  Start a blog, a photo site, it`s up to you.You just need to decide what your domain name will be.

The Cpanel Web control panel is easy to use, and lets you install all sorts of programs to make your own Blog, photo site, store etc.

Includes:
Set Up of domain
email accounts in your domain (you@yournamehere.com)
Online CPanel Web Control Panel
Fantastico Program Installer
4 Hours of phone support

  Matthew Brett
         

 

 

 

 

 
         

 

 

 

 

 
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

 

 

Fun & Games - Entertainment    
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  Electronic Arts makers of some of the best video games in the world !!
Electronic Arts is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. EA employs 1,800 talented people in the Lower
Mainland at its two development studios, creating some of the world’s most popular video games and interactive entertainment.
More information is available at Electronic Arts
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        Festival Cinemas
         
         

 

 

 

 

 

Fashion

Sharon has donated a stunning
3 piece outfit by Desert Design
valued at over $300.00

 

 
An Artful Life
Sharon Abbondanza is a yoga instructor who is fast earning a name for her fashion events.If you’ve yet to attend one of her Synchronicity Sales, you’re missing out on great scores. Frocks from Morocco, silk from Vietnam, yoga wear, oriental jackets and more.The sale also offers imported home decor items.”
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Travel and Adventure
Get away for 2 days
1 night camping in your own tent,
3 meals, beverges,
full use of the resort and its amenities and one whitewater rafting adventure
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Make a Bid , Make a Difference !
  REO RaftingREO offers whitewater rafting trips and family adventure vacations near Vancouver BC, Whistler, Seattle & Vancouver Island, British Columbia.Paddle raft the Nahatlatch, Thompson, Stein and Fraser Rivers.Enjoy 25-acres ofwilde orness seclusion with 2 miles of private river frontage. Sleep at the river’s edge.Our all-inclusive Club REO vacations feature your choice of 9 different adventure activities. 800-REO-RAFT.   REO Rafting Resort
Enjoy a nights stay in your
large, corner room with queen bed
& en-suite bath.Nelson House Bed & BreakfastIncludes:
full home-cooked breakfast, free parking, wireless internet
valued at $168.00
  Nelson House Bed and Breakfast
We Offer you character, comfort and convenience in the heart of the city.We hope that you will enjoy your large, corner room with queen bed & en-suite bath. Look forward to a full, home-cooked breakfast in the morning.Please visit our web site for more information.
  Nelson House Bed & Breakfast A B & B in the heart of Downtown Vancouver
Nelson House B & B

A Trip for Two to
Napa Valley, California

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Wine Country Getaway

Napa Valley, California

A Trip for Two to Napa Valley, California for Three Days & Two Nights at The Carneros Inn (Hotel Only)

Nestled among 27 acres of seemingly endless rows of grape vines, rural farmland and scenic apple orchards, The Carneros Inn is a luxurious retreat designed to provide an intimate atmosphere reminiscent of its unique rustic vineyard surroundings. The Inn’s design was based on cues from the local countryside - including barns, silos and ranchers’ cottages – and combined with stylish, modern interiors to capture the region’s distinct charm as well as the needs of its sophisticated guests. Your trip also features admission to The Vintner’s Collective, a small, upscale tasting room in Historic Downtown Napa, where you will receive a full VIP tasting opportunity to purchase special exclusive wines. A vineyard oasis ideally located between the Napa and Sonoma Valleys with gravel paths that crunch underneath your feet, private gardens where you can enjoy a glass of California’s finest wines, exceptional dining comprised of the region’s best artisanal ingredients, crisp white linens and decadent spa treatments inspired by local ingredients ensure a memorable experience that will last a lifetime.Your trip for two includes:
• 3 nights accommodations at The Carneros Inn in a Garden Cottage or Cottage
• Full breakfast for two at either The Hilltop Dining Room or Boon Fly Cafe each morning of stay (including tax and gratuity)
• Complimentary admission to The Spa and Fitness Center ($20 value per person)
• Two VIP tasting passes to The Vintner’s Collective ($25 value per person)
• Free parking and high speed Internet access
• All room-related taxes

Estimated value = $2024CAD

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel packages are non-refundable and subject to availability. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Hotel valid through 12/31/08. Room reservations are subject to a 7-day prior cancellation.

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Endless Attractions

Orlando, Florida

A Trip for Two to Orlando, Florida on American Airlines for Five Days & Four Nights at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld

Boasting a prime location across the street from SeaWorld® Orlando and Discovery Cove, this Renaissance property expertly combines the enchantment of America’s favorite playground with its own imaginative style. This beautiful SeaWorld® Orlando hotel provides a winning combination of location, exquisite amenities, and unexpected touches that create an unparalleled experience. Indulge in the succulent flavors of the hotel’s fabulous restaurants, or cool off with an invigorating Starbucks coffee. The property’s lavish spa offers a tranquil venue for complete relaxation.Your trip includes:
• Round trip economy air for two
• 5 days/4 nights accommodations at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld
• Daily complimentary breakfast for two
• All room-related taxes
• Last room availability within general inventory
• Passengers may earn frequent flyer miles with their flight

Estimated value = $3700CAD

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel packages are non-refundable and subject to availability. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue. A 7 or 14 day advance airline reservation is required. Airport taxes and fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles.

 

   

A Trip for Two to New Orleans

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Eccentric Crescent City

New Orleans, Louisiana

A Trip for Two to New Orleans on American Airlines or United Airlines for Five Days & Four Nights at the Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel

Experience a beautiful, contemporary New Orleans boutique hotel situated on the edge of the legendary French Quarter at the Renaissance Pere Marquette. Located only one block from Bourbon Street, this historic hotel is also in close proximity to the Audubon Zoo and the Superdome, and provides easy access to the Cresent City’s multiple tours.

Your trip includes:
• Round trip economy air for two
• 5 days/4 nights accommodations at the Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel
• Daily complimentary breakfast for two
• All room-related taxes
• Last room availability within general inventory
• Passengers may earn frequent flyer miles with their flight

Estimated Value = $2970CAD

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel packages are non-refundable and subject to availability. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue. The airline used will be determined by the best routing for your geographic location. A 7 or 14 day advance airline reservation is required. Airport taxes and fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. If United is used, a Saturday night stay is required and the following 2008 blackout dates apply: Jan 1-3, Mar 20-24, Nov 25-30, Dec 20-25, Dec 30-Jan 3.

 

 

   

An Elegant Resort

A Trip for Two to Cancun, Mexico

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Fun-Loving Cancun

Cancun, Mexico

An Elegant Resort - A Trip for Two to Cancun, Mexico on American Airlines for Seven Days & Six Nights at the Hyatt Cancun Caribe Resort

Located in Mexico’s top tourist destination on the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, Hyatt Cancun Caribe Resort is an elegant resort hotel with a half-kilometer of its own private white sand beach overlooking the clear blue-green waters of the Caribbean, and offers magnificent views of the sea from the hotel guestrooms. It’s the perfect destination to visit the famous Mayan ruins. A wide range of restaurants and exciting nightlife are offered here, along with a host of hotel facilities. Hyatt Cancun Caribe Resort has received the Four Diamond Award for 18 consecutive years.

Your trip includes:
• Round trip economy air for two
• 7 days/6 nights accommodations at the Hyatt Cancun Caribe Resort
• All room-related taxes
• Passengers may earn frequent flyer miles with their flight

Estimated Value = $4000CAD

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel packages are non-refundable and subject to availability. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Hotel and air certificates may be used at other locations in the same category. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue. A 7 or 14 day advance airline reservation is required. Airport taxes and fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. A Saturday night stay is required. 2008 Blackout dates: Jan 1-6, Feb 15-17, Feb 21-23, Nov 24-25, Dec 19-31.

   

A Trip for Two to Costa

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Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

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Capture the Region’s Natural Splendor

Costa Rica

A Trip for Two to Costa Rica on American Airlines for Seven Days & Six Nights at the Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

Recognized by Travel & Leisure magazine readers as one of the “World’s Best”, the Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort is a luxury Costa Rica resort nestled between the warm waters of the Pacific and a 1,100 acre tropical rainforest. With Spanish colonial charm complemented by blue pacific waters and a verdant rainforest, this hotel captures the region’s natural splendor, while offering all the contemporary amenities of a world-class resort. Towering and fiery volcanoes, pristine beaches, raging rivers, virgin rainforests and abundant wildlife will carry you away in this wonderful destination. Costa Rica is considered to be one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world. Costa Rica has something for everyone, from hiking in rainforests and mountains, relaxing on beaches to snorkeling through tropical reefs and surfing some of the best waves in Central America.

Your trip includes:
• Round trip economy air for two
• 7 days/6 nights accommodations at the Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
• Daily complimentary breakfast for two
• All room-related taxes
• Last room availability within general inventory
• Passengers may earn frequent flyer miles with their flight

Estimated Value = $5800CAD

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel packages are non-refundable and subject to availability. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue. A 7 or 14 day advance airline reservation is required. Airport taxes and fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. A Saturday night stay is required by American Airlines.

 

   

You and 7 of your friends
cruising English Bay in a 46`Yacht

 

 

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Est. Value $600

 

  A summer afternoon cruise, sailing English Bay aboard the luxury 46′ Yacht ‘Pacifica’. You and your friends, up to a party of eight, will board near Granville Island for a relaxing day of sailing our World Famous Bay. Food and beverages not included.Estimated value = $600 plus   Ed Erickson
A Trip for Two to Monterey,California
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Est. Value $ 2,940
 

Monterey, California

Experience the Greatest Meeting of Land and Sea in Monterey - A Trip for Two to California on American Airlines or United Airlines for Four Days & Three Nights at the Hyatt Regency Monterey

Sited on 22 beautifully manicured acres that border the 18-hole Pebble Beach Company’s Championship Del Monte Golf Course, Hyatt Regency Monterey sets a new standard for Monterey Bay hotels.You can relax and take advantage of a host of luxurious amenities in the alluring spa and 24-hour fitness center. Spend an evening indulging your palette at the signature restaurant featuring tantalizing cuisine. From here, it’s just a few blocks to the beach, a mile to downtown Monterey and a few miles to Cannery Row - in short, all of Monterey can be your playground.

Your trip includes:
• Round trip economy air for two
• 4 days/3 nights accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Monterey
• All room-related taxes
• Passengers may earn frequent flyer miles with their flight

Estimated Value $2,940

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel packages are non-refundable and subject to availability. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Hotel and air certificates may be used at other locations in the same category. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue. The airline used will be determined by the best routing for your geographic location. A 7 or 14 day advance airline reservation is required. Airport taxes and fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. If United is used, a Saturday night stay is required and the following 2008 blackout dates apply: Jan 1-3, Mar 20-24, Nov 25-30, Dec 20-25, Dec 30-Jan 3.

   
Miscellaneous Wonders
       
A beautiful chocolate brown leather ottomanEstimated value $299.00   Wonderbucks
Wonderbucks Trading Company began in 1999 as a single store along Vancouver’s Commercial Drive and quickly became known throughout the city as the “it” place to find ultra-funky wares and unique chachkees at bargain prices.
We established our business on the belief that customers wanted an alternative to today’s sprawling megastore. You will not get lost in our aisles. You will find a salesperson to answer your queries.You will find the elusive gift for that hard-to-buy for person on your list. Who knew it could be this easy?
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home_photo_02.jpgOne month of unlimited Yoga!!!!   Yogapod is a yoga studio and community of happy, healthy people interested in taking care of themselves and the world around them. The sanctuary is contemporary, earth friendly and nurturing, a tranquil
environment to transcend life’s hectic pace, attain focus and dedicate time to one’s self. The studio offers classes 7 days a week in hot yoga, power vinyasa, anusara inspired, yin, meditation, prenatal, mom & baby and seasonal specialty classes… Cleanse your body, calm your mind, and feed your soul!
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Have an item/service you would like to donate for the silent auction?
It’s for a great cause, and we’ll feature all your info here including links to your website,
business phone number, and any logo or graphics you’d like added.

Just call Deena @ 604 916 1774
or email: info@hearthehunger.com if you would like to help.

 

Be the Change. Make a difference in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.