St. Paul’s Nursery School

Annual Auction Thursday, May 2, 2013

Hosted by

Jessica Farnham and Michelle Raftery

8 Warren RoadDedham

Thursday, May 2, 2013

We are so happy you joined us to celebrate and support the community of St. Paul’s.

We are grateful to our wonderful teachers, friends and donors who have devoted their time and expertise to make tonight possible. Proceeds from our Silent and Live Auction will be used to supplement the general operating budget and make a direct and immediate impact on the life of our little school.

Many thanks to Jessica Farnham and Michelle Raftery for welcoming the St. Paul’s Community into their home once again.

Your continued support and commitment to St. Paul’s will carry on a legacy.

With gratitude,

The St. Paul’s Nursery School Auction Committee

Welcome Friends and Families of St. Paul’s Nursery School

a Special Thanks to:

Jill Carreiro – our master of ceremonies and auctioneer.

Sara and Jason Parker for the beautiful illustrations for the Save-the-Date, Invitations, ornament backs and program illustration.

Foley & Palenscar Insurance Agency for donating all of the decorations this evening.

Highland Mini Mart and Liquors in Fall River and the Carreiro family for the wine, beer and margarita donations.

Basil’s Restaurant in Medfield, for their table, linen and glassware donation.

Mrs. Foley and friends from St. Susanna’s for their time as servers.

Jack Welch ( Jack’s friends) for our ushers/coat check.

Our lovely Class Creations were kindly donated and crafted by Christine Maus and Julie Rotchford.

Christine and Andy Maus for the design and printing of the Auction Program.

Jason Parker for digital usage of his beautiful artwork throughout the program.

Thank you to The law firm Looney Grossman for their generous support of St. Paul's Nursery school.

The auction begins promptly at 6:30pm with Silent Auction, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres.

Check in upon arrival to receive your bid number for the Silent and Live Auction.

Class Creations, created by our very own Stars and Rockets of St. Paul’s will be sold for $25.00.

Evening Program

6:30 p.m. Silent Auction begins

8:45 p.m. Silent Auction closes

9:00 p.m. Live Auction begins

Please remember to Check Out after the Silent Auction concludes.

Cash and Checks made payable to St. Paul’s Nursery school will be accepted.

All major credit cards are now taken at check out with a 2.5% fee per transaction.

David & Jill SlyeBob Lamachia LandscapingDisney Herban TableEpker FamilyBoston CelticsCavalletto FamilyCallahan's ClosetSophia D RaincoatsStarbucks Waves Car WashAnthony FredrickWardle PharmacyElizabeth Grady SpaDedham Community TheaterParadise CaféStarbucksLegacy Place Deli After DarkDedham Super Service IncDedham Historical SocietyMichael and Monica De WinterChristine Maus PhotographyCutural Survival QuarterlySara & Jason ParkerNina's ImportsMadame Matilde JewelryJen Breslin Andi YanoffDedham Country Day Make Meaning

Dedham Police DepartmentCecily & Gordon Grand IIIHooptie Do Cardio & DanceEmily & Harry GrandEdaville RailroadIsis MaternityHorizons AviationBob and Julie RotchfordTim HegartyAngela and Ben CavalloRock Spot ClimbingBroderick GymnasticsCrossfit CraicHank DeGroatLooney and GrossmanMary Barry Pat AntoniJeanne NolanKathy ReggianniniCostco WholesaleBJ's WholesalePaul and Jennifer CabotWequasset Resort & Golf ClubBasil Restaurant and CateringBully Boy DistillersThe FireplaceRedbonesAquitaineJP LicksChiaraHealing Hands Massage

Huntington TheaterMichelle AntoniJess RizzutiAli EhrlichWestport RiversA New Gopen OpticalLooney and GrossmanNorfolk & Dedham Timothy and Suzanne ConnorsSharon and Ted Connolly Mary and MIchael MoriartyMichael and Kathleen PanaroFoley & Palenscar InsuranceA Tent For RentDine by designHome DepotViriato & Gloria CarreiroThe Women’s Exchange, DedhamDraft Bar and GrillBasil’s RestaurantWyc Grousbeck and The Boston Celtics

List of Donors for 2013Thank you to the following families and businesses that helped make

this night a success. We are truly grateful for your support of St. Paul's Nursery School's Annual Auction.

#4 PADDLES UP FOR MELISSA AND DOUG TOYS! Raise your paddles and support our very own St. Paul’s Nursery School get some much needed new Melissa and Doug Toys! Melissa & Doug designs and manufactures toys that promote skill development and creative play. Please help St. Paul’s refresh their play areas with new Melissa and Doug toys.

Donors: YOU!! Minimum Bid $50

Live Auction Items

#1 BE A BALL BOY OR BALL GIRL AT A BOSTON CELTICS GAMEThis “Chance of a Lifetime” package includes assisting Boston Celtics Players during warm-ups, a Celtics t-shirt, and hat, a player autographed jersey, three (3) premium tickets, and a photo at center court!

Winner must arrive 2 hours before the game, child must be between 8 and 18 years old and game selection must be mutually agreed up with Celtics contact.

Donor: The Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck Minimum Bid $150

#2 ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN NEWPORT, RIThe Newport St. Patty ’s Day Parade is a great family fun! Spend the week of March 13 – March 21 celebrating St. Patty ’s Day and spring in Newport at the Wellington Resort. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom sleep up to six (including sleep sofa) and are perfect for a couple or an entire family. While you are there, enjoy a night out at The Deck, waterfront dining!

Donor: Jill and David Slye Minimum Bid $500

#3 WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE...Magic Kingdom Getaway on Jet BlueThis package includes a $1000 Jet Blue gift card for airfare and a 6-night stay at the Beautiful Venetian Bay Villages Resort. Spend the day at the Magic Kingdom with (4) Park Hopper passes. This four bedroom, three-bath town home has access to four swimming pools, playgrounds, basketball, tennis, beach volleyball, gym and kids arcade. Date to be agreed upon by owner, $1000 Jet Blue Gift Card for Airfare. Winner must pay a $90 cleaning fee

Donors: Bob LaMacchia Landscaping and Disney & Norfolk & Dedham Minimum Bid $1250

#5 CATERED DINNER IN YOUR HOMELeave the chaos at the restaurants, have Herban Table entertain you and your guests. Sharing a fantastic meal with friends and family is a luxury everyone enjoys. Imagine the delight of having the incredible food you crave, professionally prepared and served to you in the comfort of your own home. Julie Dyer (Mrs. Barry ’s daughter) and Diana Saraveles from Herban Table will create a wonderful evening for 8-10 people in your home. Let us serve four courses of fresh ingredients all prepared from scratch. Wonderful wine provided to compliment you meal.

Donors: Herban Table and the Epker Family Minimum Bid $350

#6 STARS PLAY HOUSEGet ready for a summer full of outdoor fun & adventure with your very own our Playhouse! Decorated by the Stars Class, this wooden playhouse gives kids all kinds of fun things to do and they don't even have to leave the backyard! Home Depot will deliver the playhouse to the winner ’s home.

Donor: The Cavalletto Family & Home Depot, West Roxbury Minimum Bid $200

#7 ROCKETS PLAYHOUSEGet ready for a summer full of outdoor fun & adventure with your very own our Playhouse! Decorated by the Rockets Class, this wooden playhouse gives kids all kinds of fun things to do and they don't even have to leave the backyard! Home Depot will deliver the playhouse to the winner ’s home.

Donor: The Cavalletto Family & Home Depot, West Roxbury Minimum Bid $200

Silent Auction Items

#1 Mommy’s Time Out!Need a night away? Spend Saturday, June 8th at the world class Foxwoods’s Resort’s MGM Grand Hotel Deluxe Room (accommodates 4.) A world-class spa and grand outdoor pool await you for a mini retreat to calm your spirit and rejuvenate your body. Included is a Foxwoods gift card to splurge on a spa treatment and a gourmet meal at one of Foxwoods’s famous restaurants! It brings relaxation to a whole new level. Reservation for Saturday, June 8th.

Donors: Starbucks, St. Paul’s Nursery School Board and Foley& Palenscar Insurance Agency

Minimum Bid $325

#2 Check off your to do listWe all have those days where we have a zillion errands to do! This package make it all the more enjoyable. Head down Rt 1 to Waves and get the car washed followed by a coffee at Starbucks. Move on to Dedham Center to pick something up from Wardles Pharmacy, have lunch at Paradise Cafe and top the day off with a stop into the Anthony Fredrick Salon!

Donors: Starbucks, Paradise Cafe, Wardle Pharmacy, Anthony Fredrick Salon and Waves Car Wash

Minimum Bid $90

#3 For the HomePets are 100% family members. Show the love with a beautiful 8x10 portrait of your pet. And when you are setting the portrait on the console table add a beautiful bowl from Nina's Imports for treats for people or pets!

Donors: Michelle Antoni and Nina's Imports Minimum Bid $40

#4 Dinner and DessertDate night? Girls night out?? Enjoy a wonderful dinner at Aquitaine with a $100 gift acrd followed by a yummy dessert from JP Licks!

Donors: Aquitaine Restaurant and J.P. Licks Minimum Bid $ 75

#5 Pamper YourselfEnjoy a signature facial from Elizabeth Grady! And when you are done with that you can spend a $50 gift card on Stella and Dot. All while wearing a beautiful Cortez turquoise and suede necklace!

Donors: Jen Breslin and Andi Yanoff and Elizabeth Grady Salon Minimum Bid $ 125

#6 Premium Searing at the Rockets GraduationHave a rocket graduating this year? Want to ensure you get a perfect seat to take pictures of this special moment? Bid on this awesome item of 6 reserved seats up front!! No need to get to school early, your seat has been saved!!

Donor: St. Paul’s Nursery School Minimum Bid $50

#7 Premium seating at the Christmas PageantWere you standing in the back last year? Leaning to the left or right to get good pictures or video of your Star or Rocket in the Christmas Pageant? Your life just got easier - 6 reserved seats in the front row! Your child will be so excited to see you there!!!

Donor: St. Paul’s Nursery School Minimum Bid $50

#8 One week at Space Camp at St Paul'sStill figuring out what to do with your Star or Rocket for the Summer?? Here's and idea - the amazing teachers at St Paul's are offering a week of camp after school gets out! What could be better than that?

Donor: St. Paul’s Nursery School Minimum Bid $50

#9 Right Up Your AliTired of wearing Lululemon everyday? Need a wardrobe update? Do you ask yourself "what am I going to wear today?" every morning?? Let Ali Ehrlich help you! 2 hours of closet organization or personal shopping. Sometimes you have all the items and just need a little guidance! Or do some personal shopping for a special occasion or spruce up your seasonal wardrobe!

Donor: Ali Ehrlich Minimum Bid $150

#10 Crossfit Craic, DedhamGet in shape and have fun while doing it! Have you ever wanted to learn more about “the sport of fitness?” Well, now is your chance with a $200 gift card to this high energy gym!

Donors: Crossfit Craic, Dedham Minimum Bid $100

#11 Say Cheese!A picture is worth a thousand words, well Christine Maus Photography is worth a thousand words too! Need an updated family picture? Adorable candids of the kids? Gift for the Grandparents? Holiday card photo? Why not capture your family with this wonderful item from Christine Maus Photography. This session includes a 1 to 2 hour session for immediate family and editing of approximate 20-30 images. It also comes with a print package that includes (1) one 20x30 canvas print, (2) two 8x10 deep matte prints and (2) two 5x7 matte prints.

Donor: Christine and Andy Maus Minimum Bid $275

#12 Fit Family TimeDoesn’t everyone want to be fit and have fun at the same time? Make fitness a family activity with a gift certificate to Broderick Gym (good towards classes, open gyms or birthday parties), a private Hoola Hoop Lesson from Hooptie Do Cardio and Dance and two (2) one day rock climbing pass from Rock Spot Climbing. Get out there and have some fun!

Donors: Rock Spot Climbing, Hooptie Do Cardio and Dance and the Cavaletto Family

Minimum Bid $150

#13 Date NightGet out there and have some fun. Take your honey out for a night on the town! Start with dinner at Basil restaurant in Medfield with a $50 gift certificate. After a delectable meal move on to a show at the Huntington Theater for any show in their 2013 - 2014 season.

Donors: Huntington Theater and Basil Restaurant and Catering Minimum Bid $150

#14 RELAX!Take a deep breath and relax with this amazing package. Start off with a relaxing massage to get out all of the stress and tension you have built up. After that meet that special someone out for dinner at Chiara Restaurant for a delicious meal with your $50 gift card. To end the evening invite 9 of your closest friends to a private tour and wine tasting at the Westport Vineyards and Winery. Breathe!

Donors: Westport Vineyards and Winery, Chiara Restaurant and Healing Hands Massage

Minimum Bid $115

#15 Legacy Place Gift Card PackLet’s get some stuff done! Head on over to legacy Place and have a blast with this gift pack full of fun! This gift pack includes a $40 Legacy Place Gift Card, a Legacy Place VIP card (good for discounts at over 30 retailers) and a family fun pack of gift cards/ passes and coupons. The gift pack is valued at close to $100 and consists of the following: Make Meaning – 2 VIP Passes ($24 value), B good – Free Fries ($5 value), Kings – 2 Free Shoe Rentals ($7 value), PF changes – Complimentary Appetizer ($6 value), Stil Studio – 2 Free Yoga Passes ($30 value), Valet – Free Valet Parking ($8 value), Qdoba – Free Entrée ($7value).

Donor: Legacy Place Minimum Bid $50

#16 and #17 Original Artwork of St. Paul’s Nursery School by Jason Parker (1)Enjoy this framed original masterpiece of our beloved St. Paul’s Nursery School by the amazing artist Jason Parker in your own home for years to come.

Donors: Sara and Jason Parker Minimum Bid $100

#18 Madame Matilde JewelryStep out for a night on the town or dress up your collection with this Madame Matilde Jewelry Quartz Grace Necklace & Smokey Alyn Bangle.

Donor: Madame Matilde Jewelry Minimum Bid $120

#19 Dedham Country Day Camp Send your child into a week of fun at the Dedham Country Day School’s Summer Camp Program. With this voucher you can send your child to a week of fun at either the day camp or the sports camp.

Donor: Dedham Country Day School Minimum Bid $225

#20 GO Patriots!Enjoy a regular season home game at Gillette with these 3 Patriots tickets for section 226, row 2, seats 13-15. Date of game to be mutually agreed upon.

Donors: Rotchford Family Minimum Bid $175

#21 Rainy Day Blues (Girls)Get out your Sophia D Raincoat (Size 4T) Spend a rainy day painting pottery and making jewelry with a year long membership to Make Meaning in Legacy Place. Still raining? Your daughter can pass afternoon reading the following books: “Isabelle, Star of the Story”, “Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?”, “Edwina, the Dinosaur”, “Lady Bug Girl’ and “Pinkalicious.”

Donors: Sophia D Raincoats, Make Meaning, Emily & Harry Grand Minimum Bid $75

#22 Rainy Day Blues (Boys)Get our your Sophia D Raincoat (Size 4T) Spend a rainy day painting dinosaurs or making superman soap with a year long membership to Make Meaning in Legacy Place. Still raining? Your son can pass afternoon reading the following books; “Pirate Boy”, “Puff the Magic Dragon”, “Dirt on my Shirt”, “Knufle Bunny”, “When a Dragon Moves In” and “How Rocket learned to read.”

Donors: Sophia D Raincoats, Make Meaning, Emily & Harry Grand Minimum bid: $75

#23 Police Escort!Ride in a Police Car to school (for Dedham Residents Only).

A ride of a lifetime! Your child will have the opportunity to experience a special private ride with a police officer and arrive at school in a police car with full bragging rights. Parents must be present.

Donors: The Dedham Police Department Minimum Bid: $75

#24 Birthday GirlCelebrate in Style with a custom Callahan’s Closet “3” birthday shirt and matching headband and Sophia T Raincoat!

Donors: Callahan’s Closet and Sophia D Raincoat Minimum Bid: $50

#25 Get the Car Tuned up – then go out!Take your car to Dedham Super Service to get tuned up with a $50 gift certificate and then hire a babysitter with a year long membership to Care.com.

Donors: Dedham Super Service and the De Winter Family Minimum Bid: $100

#26 When Life gives you Lemons….Make Lemonade! Just in time for summer! You child gets their very own Lemonade Stand, complete with Sassafras Lemonade Kit (Includes; paper hat, lemon cookie mix, lemonade banner) and book “Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand.”

Donors: Cecily and Gordon Grand III (Sam Cavallo’s Grandparents) Minimum Bid: $100

#28 Baby, Baby, BabyKeep your little one busy with this Developmental Toy gift basket from Isis Maternity!

Donors: Isis Maternity Minimum Bid $35

#29 Fly me to the Moon!Flying lessons can be the memory of a lifetime. Enjoy a One-hour introductory flying lesson with a FAA Certified Flight Instructor in a Cessna 152 or Cessna 172 from Horizon’s Aviation in Norwood, MA. The lesson includes a professional logbook to record your first lesson and briefing and debriefing before and after the flight.

Donors: Horizon’s Aviation Minimum Bid $75

#30 Live Golf History!Spend an afternoon living a little bit of golf history. Golf for 3 at The Country Club’s primrose course; home to the famous 1913 U.S. Open won by then-unknown Francis Ouimet.

Donors: Angela and Ben Cavallo Minimum Bid $225

#31 Let’s Go Red Sox!Gear up for the 2013 Baseball season with a sixer of Sam Summer, peanuts and 4 tickets Red Sox vs. Colorado Rockies - June 26th at 4:05pm.

Donors: Sharon and Ted Connolly and Looney Grossman LLP Minimum Bid $120

#32 Rustic Retreat in North Haven, MaineNeed to get away from it all? Enjoy a peaceful island retreat in your very own cottage by the sea. The drive is 3 ½ hours north of Boston to Rockland, ME where you hop a ferry to North Haven. While there, you can enjoy long bike rides, golf, and lazy afternoons on the best porch on the island. The house accommodates six, with a back cottage that sleeps two. Take the kids or enjoy a few days away with friends. Available only June 22nd- June 29th Friday to Friday.

Donors: by Paul and Jennifer Cabot (past parents of Timmy Breslin) Minimum Bid $500

#33 Cultural Liaisons Always wanted to know about the history of Dedham? One-year family membership or 2 hours of research to find out what you have ALWAYS wanted to know about Dedham. Enjoy a membership to Cultural Quarterly a magazine to keep up with the world outside of Dedham

Donor: Dedham Historical Society and Dedham Quarterly Minimum Bid $60

#34 Dad’s Night Out Head over to Redbones for some award-winning barbecue followed by a movie at the Dedham Community Theater. Need a nightcap to discuss your long overdue night off from the kids? Good news! The Deli After Dark is waiting for you to belly up to the bar!

Donors: Redbones, Deli After Dark, Dedham Community Theater Minimum Bid $95

#35 Bully Boy Distillers Tasting Want to learn about Boston’s hottest new Distiller? Founders Will and Dave Willis will lead a private tour and tasting for 15 adults at Bully Boy Distillers. After your private tour, head to The Fireplace for a fireside chat and “tastings” of the season’s bounty.

Donors: Bully Boy Distillers and The Fireplace Minimum Bid $110

#36 “There’s a Bird on my Head?”After a rainy morning jumping in puddles in your Sophia D Raincoat (Size 6T) spend the afternoon reading from this collection of Mo Willem’s classics snuggling with Elephant and Piggy. Included are the classics “Busload of Pigeons” Book set, “There is a Bird On Your Head”, “Lets go for a Drive” and The Duckling gets a Cookie?”

Donors: Emily & Harry Grand Minimum Bid $75

#37 Let’s Get Physical!Have you tried to take your wellness and performance to the next level, but instead of experiencing “the zone” find yourself tired, hurt, or overwhelmed from your efforts? Author and award winning fitness professional Hank DeGroat is offering a 90-minute evaluation and treatment session, along with two 60-minute follow up sessions, as well as a signed copy of his book.

Donor: Hank DeGroat Minimum Bid $150

#38 Golfer ’s Delight: Dedham Country & Polo Club: Golf and LunchEnjoy eighteen holes at the beautifully manicured and historic DCPC golf course. Reese’s grandfather, Jim Hegarty, will host three golfers for a fun round of golf. Enjoy lunch inside DCPC’s newly renovated clubhouse. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Expires at the end of the 2013 golf season

Donor: Norfolk & Dedham Group Minimum Bid $150

#39 Cape Cod Golf Getaway!Enjoy a round of Golf for two at Cape Cod National golf course followed a night at the romantic Wequasset Resort and a Dining credit of $250 for their signature restaurant 28 Atlantic. Package includes Breakfast, welcome amenity. To be used between April 15th – May 31st or September 15th – November 15th and excludes all Holiday weekends.

Donors: The Wequassett Resort and Golf Club Minimum Bid $325

#40 Jess Rizzuti Clutch Own a piece of couture before it hits the runway and be a fashion icon! This handbag is from Jess Rizzuti; the New York based handbag designer ’s spring 2013 collection. Jess’s handbags have been featured in “In Style” Magazine, “Essence” “Life and Style” and she has won New York’s prestigious “Independent Handbag Designer of the Year 2012.”

Donor: Jess Rizzuti Minimum Bid $200

#41 Something for Them and Something for YouSpend the day creating memories on Thomas the Train or flying with Dumbo! Two passes to Edaville Railroad will make any day a memorable one for your star or rocket. Add that special something to your home with this beautiful ceramic bowl from the Women’s Exchange too. Something for them and something for you.

Donor: Edaville Railroad and The Women’s Exchange Minimum Bid $40

#42 "Sippewissett Marsh, West Falmouth" PaintingBring a little Cape Cod home with this framed original oil painting of Sippewissett Marsh by Sharon Redmond (grandmother of Caroline Redmond).

Donor: The Redmond Family Minimum Bid $75

#43 Hop to it!Check out this fun filled basket from our beloved, local book store The Blue Bunny Books and Toys! The Blue Bunny Books and Toys offers favorite children’s books, art supplies, toys, puppets, greeting cards, fine art, creativity workshops for all ages! Enjoy this gift basket packed full of fun created specifically for our St. Paul's Preschoolers.

Donors: The Blue Bunny Toys and Gifts Minimum Bid $50

#44 Body and Soul goes Farm to Table!Restore your balance with five classes at Blissful Monkey Yoga Studio and then enjoy a delicious dinner at Sycamore in Newton Center. Sycamore is Newton’s newest restaurant that highlights seasonal menus, craft beer and cocktails.

Donors: Blissful Monkey Yoga and Sycamore Restaurant Minimum Bid $75

#45 and #46 SAVE ALL OF THAT BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK

Think about how many times your child has brought home a painting, drawing, or collage that they made at St. Paul's Nursery School. This year each class has created an art portfolio with a hand print from each classmate on the cover. This portfolio has the year and iconic blue doors of St. Paul's that open up to let you store all of these precious creations. Simple draw strings lock the portfolio shut so everything is stored flat and safely forever.

Donor: Jason and Sara Parker Minimum Bid $25

#47 Sushi Time!Osushi’s single dining room, with its frenetic street views and minimalist black and red decor, attracts Copley Westin tourists and sushi-loving movers and shakers. High-backed booths are perfect for couples looking to loosen up via the sake train (there’s an excellent list, including a delicate, pear-infused variety). Harried hotel guests and solo diners can saddle up to the tiny sushi bar, where expert sushi masters dice and roll the night away.

Donor: Osushi Sushi Bar Minimum Bid $50

#48 Drinks on the TownWe are nieghborhood bar that serves up great food, great drink and great times. Come see why The Draft has become a favorite in the area among students, visitors and locals.

Donor: Draft Bar and Grill Minimum Bid $20

Auction Committee 2013

A special thank you to our auction chair, Angela Cavallo, for all of her hard work in making this event a big success.

Britt Cavaletto Jill Carreiro

Sharon ConnollyMary Green

Ann Marie LandryEliza SullivanDena Upton

Maj Lindalh- ReillyKatherine Riordan

Sara Parker Kit Palenscar

Julie Rotchford Monica De Winter

Jill Slye Kris Redmond

Agnes Portaleska