benefit for financial aid auction book 2011

March 2011 Dear Friends of Concord Academy, We are very excited about this year’s Benefit for Financial Aid on Saturday, April 2. The event has already received tremendous support from the CA community and area businesses through dozens of one-of-a-kind donations, direct financial contributions, and the time and talent of a small army of volunteers. We hope that you’ll be able to join us and the many other CA supporters for a fun and memorable evening that will include a cocktail hour, silent auction, raffle, dinner, live auction, and entertainment by our own CA students. We hope you enjoy previewing the items on the following pages. You can use this book to choose the items that interest you and then plan your bids accordingly. If you’d like to attend and have not replied yet, please RSVP, either by responding to your email invitation or by email to [email protected]. If you’re unable to attend, you can still participate by purchasing raffle tickets at www.concordacademy.org and/or by bidding on items by proxy. Just email [email protected] or fax your Proxy Bid Form to (978) 402-2210 by 2:00 p.m. EDT on April 1. We will assign a proxy bidder to represent you on the night of the auction. You could help change a young person’s life by contributing to the Benefit. The proceeds from this event directly contribute to scholarship awards for Concord Academy students in need. Twenty-five percent of students at Concord Academy receive financial aid, and for Brandon Biaterana and many others, their lives are transformed by this opportunity. Strengthening financial aid enriches the learning experience for all our students and faculty. We are grateful for your commitment to CA’s financial aid program, and we hope to see you on April 2! Sincerely, Karen Manor Metzold P’11 Susan Miller P’08,’12 Lucinda Wright P’11

“Even though I put myself into a situation at CA where I was pushed against the ropes academically, I had the genuine love and support of teachers who gave me two things I never would have found myself: the passion and the confidence to learn.”

Brandon Biaterana '07

Concord Academy Parents Benefit for Financial Aid Saturday, April 2, 2011

Transforming Lives CA Parents is delighted to welcome you to our spring benefit. This year we come together to help raise money for financial aid and to celebrate how the faculty and staff are truly transforming lives by educating our students. The funds raised at this event will help to enroll highly qualified students who would not otherwise be able to attend CA and thus help the school maintain its commitment to diversity and excellence. On the following pages you will find a preview of the auction items sure to please every interest and pocketbook. Please study this catalog and get ready to place your bids!

RSVP CA Parents requests the pleasure of your company to support and steer the financial aid program to new heights. We encourage you to RSVP now if you haven’t already done so. Please email [email protected].

Join Us from Afar If you can’t join us, we will miss you, but you can still participate by purchasing raffle tickets at www.concordacademy.org/parents/raffle or by bidding on the item of your choice by calling Carol Antos at (978) 402-2245 or by faxing your Proxy Bid Form to (978) 402-2210 by 2:00 p.m. EDT on April 1, 2011. We will assign a proxy bidder to bid on your behalf on the night of the auction, up to a prearranged top bid. Winning bidders will be notified by phone.

Program of Events

6:00 p.m. Reception with hors d’oeuvres and beverages Silent Auction: Over 100 items are waiting for your written bid! Raffle Tickets Available: Five terrific prizes, take your pick! 7:30 p.m. Dinner Live Auction: Enjoy fast-paced bidding for a few select items

Fund-a-Future and Door Prize Drawing: Please consider a pledge to Concord Academy’s financial aid program. Every donation helps to support our goal of transforming lives.

Coffee and Dessert Raffle Winners Announced

Entertainment provided throughout the evening by CA Student and Faculty Musicians

Fund-a-Future and

Door Prize Drawing Concord Academy is a school that can change lives—but each year there are many qualified students who miss out on this amazing opportunity because of a lack of funds. The Benefit for Financial Aid is dedicated to raising funds for the financial aid program and affirming our CA community. You can make a difference—and you can help CA change a student’s life. Support Concord Academy’s financial aid program by making a direct donation to Fund-a-Future. Every penny raised goes directly to the financial aid program, which enables CA to open its doors wider to deserving students. Community support of this program helps facilitate our shared commitment to economic diversity. How Can I Contribute? At the dinner, you will find a Fund-a-Future and Door Prize form on your table.

• You are invited to use the Fund-a-Future and Door Prize form to make a direct contribution to the financial aid program.

• This form also allows everyone to enter the drawing for our fantastic door prize. Simply fill out the form to have a chance to win! (You are not required to make a donation to participate in the door prize drawing.)

Thank you very much for your help and for your support of CA’s financial aid program!

Raffle

We are offering five fabulous prizes this year! Tickets are $10 each and buyers receive one free raffle ticket with each purchase of ten tickets. Purchase your tickets for any or all of the items listed on the next page; winners will be announced at the end of the evening on April 2, 2011. You do not have to be present to win, so enter often, and encourage your friends and relatives to participate, too! Tickets can be purchased on the CA Web site until midnight EST, March 31, 2011 at www.concordacademy.org/parents/raffle.aspx. Raffle tickets may also be purchased at the event. Purchase as many tickets as you’d like! All proceeds benefit CA’s financial aid program.

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Savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of Paris from your bright, airy one-bedroomapartment (sleeps four). With Notre Dame Cathedral around the corner and thewinding cobblestone streets of the Left Bank as your playground, this lovely light-filledluxury flat is the perfect locale for an idyllic Parisian holiday. Stroll along the banks ofthe Seine (one block away), climb La Tour Eiffel, or discover the impressionist art ofthe Musce d'Orsay. After a busy day of sightseeing, relax in your spacious rooms in theheart of the City of Light with all modern amenities including Wi-Fi. You may chooseto explore the gastronomic delights of one of the famous street cafcs or enjoy a quietdinner that you've prepared in the newly renovated kitchen. Bonne chance! (To bescheduled for a mutually convenient date.)

Experience the charms of a Vermont village inn, the pleasures of a restful guestroom,and the enticing aromas of a fantastic dinner at the legendary Four Columns Inn,tucked away on the tranquil and historic village green of Newfane in southernVermont. During the day, enjoy all the region has to offer year round in outdoorrecreation, local heritage, handmade crafts, and scenic country lanes. Return in theevening to indulge in the exquisite cuisine and award-winning wines at the inn's JamesBeard- and Wine Spectator-recognized restaurant. Your package will include atwo-night weekend stay in a Grand Fireplace Room, a three-course gourmet dinner fortwo with a bottle of wine on both evenings, and a hearty, country breakfast for twoeach morning. Blackout dates will occur during peak foliage season, which will beOctober 1, 2011 through October 23, 2011.

Raffle

1R. Vacation in Paris Apartment for One Week

2R. Wine and Dine at The Four Columns Inn

Donor: CA Parents Enis and Joan Konuk

Donor: CA Parents Bruce and Deborah Pfander

Estimated Value:$2000


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- Wendy UlmerTreasure a handmade queen-size quilt (80"x86") celebrating the spirit of CA studentsas they navigate the future. The design features various Mariner's Compass blocks in avariety of shades of green, placed on a bright white background. The quilting is anoverall free-hand pattern, and each individual compass is outlined. This quilt wasdesigned, pieced, and quilted by Deb Boucher P '11. And, of course, no CA quiltwould be complete without a chameleon, so Deb has appliqucd one on the back,embroidered with the date. (Deb's work has just been accepted into the MachineQuilters Exposition in Providence this April, a nationally known juried show.Congratulations!)

While away the hours luxuriously at the White Barn Inn, home to a celebratedrestaurant, fabulous spa, and more! A Kennebunk, Maine landmark for 150 years andpart of the Relais & ChCteaux collection of the finest hotels and restaurants in theworld, the White Barn Inn offers a supreme level of quality, luxury, and service. Youcan enjoy all that coastal Maine has to offer, from the fine shopping and art galleries innearby Kennebunkport to the pristine beaches along the rugged rocky coastline.Encompassing two restored barns dating from the 1820s, the restaurant offers a rusticdccor and classic views. The $2,000 gift certificate is good for everything at the WhiteBarn Inn.

Grab your Fenway Frank, peanuts, and Cracker Jack and cheer on the Red Sox asManny and Johnny return to Fenway (albeit for the other team!) at the beginning ofanother fabulous season. You'll find answers to all your burning questions. Does thepitching rotation have the best stuff in the league? How will our newsuperstars--Gonzalez and Crawford--fit in with your old favorites? Can the team hit forpower? Here's your chance to "root, root, root for the home team" and help them maketheir way back to the World Series. The game is Monday, April 11 at 7:10 p.m. againstTampa Bay. You won't want to miss it!!

3R. Handmade Queen-size Chameleon's Compass Quilt

4R. $2,000 Gift Certificate to the White Barn Inn

5R. Two Tickets for Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay

"We are charting a course to our dreams, changing with each challenge and goalaccomplished. Being faithful to family, friends and self, we find our true north."




Donor: CA Parents David and Deborah Boucher

Donor: CA Parents Rick and Susan Walters

Donor: CA Parents Francis Craig and Soledad Valenciano

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Traverse time, place, and culture at Salem's Peabody Essex Museum. These four ticketswill allow general admission to this stunning museum that holds extensive art andartifact collections from around the world. Sit in the light-filled Atrium, have lunchoutside in the Garden Restaurant, or watch the expression on a child's face as shemakes a collage. Each experience is worth the trip. PEM is the place to come forenjoyment, enrichment, sharing with family and friends, and creativestimulation. Expires December 31, 2013.

Cruise around Boston and down the Charles River, taking in the sights of the city. Hearstories and learn little-known facts as the city unfolds before you, then splash right intothe river for water views of the Boston and Cambridge skylines. Must be usedweekdays during April, May, September, October, or November. Expires November27, 2011.

Reacquaint yourself with our thirty-fifth President at the John F. Kennedy PresidentialLibrary and Museum. Relive the hope and idealism inspired by John F. Kennedy at thisspectacular ten-acre location on Columbia Point. There are four coupon passes. Eachpass entitles the bearer to one free admission with the purchase of one adult admission.Valid through December 31, 2013.

Family Fun

101. Peabody Essex Museum

102. Duck Tour Passes

103. JFK Presidential Library and Museum

Experience Art and Culture from Around the World

Donor: Peabody Essex Museum

Passage for Two Aboard Boston's Famous Amphibious Vehicles

Donor: Boston Duck Tours

Explore the Life and Times of JFK

Donor: JFK Presidential Library and Museum

Estimated Value:$60

Estimated Value:$64

Estimated Value:$48

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Barefoot Books began with two mothers who wanted their children to have books thatwould feed the imagination, while instilling a respect for diversity and a love of theplanet. Today, Barefoot Books is an independent publisher, with offices right here inCambridge, MA, and Bath, England. They specialize in carefully crafted children'sbooks, CDs, games, puppets, puzzles, and gifts that celebrate enduring values andinspire creativity. Choose from one of five different library collections: the Best ofBarefoot Library featuring some of their best-loved stories and timeless tales; theTravel the World Library that will introduce children to a variety of cultures and waysof life; the Baby & Toddler Library for the early years; the Natural Child Library thatwill inspire children to care for the environment; and the Barefoot Gift Idea Librarywith a selection of books, puzzles, and puppets appealing to all ages. Moreinformation is available at www.barefootbooks.com.

Discover Native American and Shaker art, history, and nature all in one place at theFruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA. Besides the wonderful woodland and meadowtrails for you to explore, spend time in the first Shaker Museum, with the largestarchive of Harvard Shaker documents in the world. Or browse through the NativeAmerican Gallery, which houses a significant collection of artifacts that honors thespiritual presence and cultural history of the first Americans. Also, explore the ArtGallery, which contains 100 Hudson River School landscape paintings and over 23019th century vernacular portraits, the second largest collection in the country. This is aone-year household membership that accommodates four people.

Travel all the world's oceans as you view up-close the sharks, sea turtles, barracudas,moray eels, and hundreds of smaller exotic tropical fish in the 200,000 gallon tank atthe center of the New England Aquarium, featuring over 3,000 corals and sponges. Thetwo passes are valid through December 2011; not valid for the IMAX theatre.

104. Barefoot Book Library Collection

105. Fruitlands Museums

106. New England Aquarium

There's Always Time for Make Believe!

Donor: CA Parents Nancy Traversy and Martin Lueck

Art, History, and Nature

Donor: Fruitlands Museums

Under the Deep Blue Sea

Donor: New England Aquarium


Estimated Value:$70

Estimated Value:$44

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Celebrate the arts at the world-renowned Worcester Art Museum with a one-yearhousehold membership. As a member of the Worcester Art Museum, you joininteresting and inquisitive people who enjoy benefits including free admission,invitations to special events, discounts to The Museum Shop, and savings on studio andart history classes. Visitors can stroll the many galleries and magnificent courts todiscover a diverse world of art and ideas. Enhance your Museum experience by joininga tour, lecture, gallery talk, concert, performance, family day, party, or other eventoffered throughout the year.

Established in 1950, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, located in Lincoln,features unique indoor and outdoor venues, allowing visitors to celebrate and explorecontemporary sculpture and art across thirty-five acres. Outside, deCordova's SculpturePark hosts more than sixty works at any time, and is open from dawn to dusk 365 daysof the year. Inside, the Museum features a robust slate of rotating exhibitions andinnovative interpretive programming. DeCordova is committed to exhibitinghigh-quality, accessible art of nationally and internationally recognized artists, whilealso maintaining a strong relationship with established and emerging New Englandartists. Audiences of all ages and backgrounds can view, discover, and learn aboutmodern and contemporary art through deCordova's exhibitions, programs, interactivetours and activities, classes, talks, and events. Two guests passes admit up to fourpeople to the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.Valid through March 31, 2012.Void for special programs and events.

107. Worcester Art Museum

108. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

For the Benefit of All the People

Donor: Worcester Art Museum

Welcome Spring by Enjoying the Sculpture Park

Donor: deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park

Estimated Value:$80

Estimated Value:$48

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Housed in a stunning 15th-century Venetian-style palace with three stories of galleriessurrounding a sun- and flower-filled courtyard, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museummuseum provides an unusual backdrop for the viewing of art. This preeminentcollection contains more than 2,500 paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture,manuscripts, rare books, and decorative arts. The galleries house works by some of themost recognized artists in the world, including Titian, Rembrandt, Michelangelo,Raphael, Botticelli, Manet, Degas, Whistler, and Sargent. Unlimited one yearmembership for two adults. (Children under 18 are admitted for free.) Membershipincludes invitations to members-only exhibitions, previews and special events, specialmember prices for concerts and lectures, and a 10% discount in the gift shop. Valid forone year. Expires April 2, 2012.

Try to solve New England's most complex adventure corn maze at Davis Mega Maze.Since 1998, this three-dimensional, eight-acre corn maze has been designed by AdrianFisher, the world's leading maze designer, who has been confusing guests with hismasterful themes such as dinosaurs or superheroes. Find your way through the twistsand turns of corn and sorghum. Or, explore Davis Farmland, an adventure for any age.Become a junior farmer for a day, take a pony ride, play in the pretend houses, or havea bubbly kiddy carwash. The day belongs to your family at Davis Farmland. The pass isgood for up to four guests. Expires the last day of operation of 2011.

Same as #110 above.

109. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

110. Davis Farmland or Davis Mega Maze #1

111. Davis Farmland or Davis Mega Maze #2

An Intimate and Culturally Rich Treasure

Donor: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

New England's Largest Maze

Donor: Davis' Farmland

Donor: Davis' Farmland

Estimated Value:$85

Estimated Value:$80

Estimated Value:$80

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112. Faculty Dinner Donation

113. Fund a Future

114. Financial Aid Program

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Give yourself or someone you love a $20 gift certificate to a Concord institution: thetimeless Barrow Bookstore. Who doesn't love to browse the stacks of used books,searching for the perfect volume, whether it's a book for the beach or a tome ofhistorical significance? There is something here for everyone in every category andgenre. Put down that Kindle and pick up a real read!

Treat yourself and your friends to a private shopping party at Lyn Evans for PotpourriDesigns. Take advantage of the store's 32 years of experience in wardrobing womenand the staff's friendly expertise. Update your look, find new things for spring, andenjoy a relaxing, fun time. Includes a $100 gift certificate, discount shopping forguests, wine and cheese, and a bonus gift of a bag by Longchamp.

Escape to the beauty of intrigue that New England's premier wildflower garden offers.Stroll along the paths of this living museum in Framingham that features more than1,000 New England plant species, and many rare and endangered native plant species.Get ideas for your own landscape and maybe even find just the right plants to enhanceyour own garden. Valid April 15, 2011 through October 31, 2011. Open Tuesdaythrough Sunday and holiday Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Home and Garden

201. Barrow Bookstore

202. Private Shopping Party at Lyn Evans for Potpourri Designs

203. Garden in the Woods

Give the Gift of Reading

Donor: Barrow Bookstore

Invite Your Friends, Have a Spree

Donor: Lyn Evans of Potpourri Designs

Stroll, Rejuvenate, Learn, Get Inspired

Donor: New England Wild Flower Society

Estimated Value:$20


Estimated Value:$40

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Sit back this fall and watch the dirt fly and your landscape fill in as 250 daffodil bulbsare planted at your home. Then delight next spring as your landscape bursts with thecolor that these early season flowers display. Valid within the greater Boston areaduring October or November 2011, as the bulbs must be planted in the late fall.Accommodates one house or area.

Rediscover your inner Keith Moon (or Gene Krupa) with this Roland drum system. Thenearly new set includes mesh snare, bass, toms, and cymbals along with the ModelTD-6V percussion sound module, drum stand, and a Pearl P-120 drum pedal. Acompact kit that offers the latest in electronic drum technology.

Then cook like a pro with this all-star gas grill, embellished with Red Sox team colorsand logo in triple-fired porcelain enamel. Send your ineffective charcoal-burner back tothe farm team and say hello to the big show. Features three stainless steel burners, aninfrared searing burner, porcelain-coated cooking grates and flame tamers, andpush-and-turn ignition. Grill comes assembled and available for pick-up in Concord orActon. Dimensions: 49" high, 56" wide, 25" deep. Weighs 165 lbs. LP fuel tank is notincluded. For more information go to:http://store.teamgrill.com/Team-Grill-Patio-Series-ALL-STAR--Boston-Red-Sox_p_152.html

204. Glorious Daffodils

205. Electronic Roland Drum System

206. Boston Red Sox Team Gas Grill

First Color of Spring

Donor: CA Parents Jim and Joy Murray

Got Rhythm?

Donor: CA Parents Karim and Charlotte Sahyoun

Want Major League Barbecue?

Donor: CA Parents Eric and Denise Haartz




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Let us design and plant a colorful arrangement for your container and two windowboxes for your first floor, or two containers and an indoor flower arrangement. Validwithin the greater Boston area for the 2011 growing season. Containers 18-24 inches indiameter. Three weeks advance notice please.

After the winter we've had, who isn't ready for some green? Now that the snow is gone,turn your attention to your garden and start imagining the possibilities. AldenLandscape Design of Lincoln is ready to help with solutions that combine the elegantsimplicity of design with the ease of maintenance. Their process blends listening toyour needs and observing the needs of the land, focusing on a harmonious landscapethat fits your lifestyle and creates an enduring legacy. Four hours of talking, sketching,and designing will give you ideas, recommendations, and plans for moving forward. Ifyou're interested in a drawing or follow-through on construction, they can continue towork with you to completion and even maintenance. View previous projects atwww.aldenlandscape.com.

Prep veggies and cut cheese with ease with this Santoku-Style Appetizer Set. The setincludes one Santoku-style trimmer and one Santoku-style cheese knife, both withMicro-D and Double D edges that will cut smoothly and stay sharp for years.

207. Flower Arrangements for Your Home

208. Alden Landscape Design Consultation

209. Cutco Appetizer Knife Set

Bring a Smile to Your Face as You Return Home Every Day

Donor: CA Parent Debra Dellanina-AlvarezDonor: CA Parents Jeffrey Briggs'80 and Charlene Briggs

Four Hours of Inspiration and Ideas

Donor: Alden Landscape Design

The World's Finest Cutlery

Donor: CA Parents Benjamin and Lexi Hoffman



Estimated Value:$50

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The versatile stick design of this Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender will allow you toblend ingredients right in pots, pitchers, bowls, or the clear plastic beaker that'sincluded. A powerful 200-watt motor operates with an easy one-touch control. Blendsdrinks, purces soup, mixes pancake and crdpe batters in seconds! Both stainless steelblending shaft and beaker are dishwasher-safe. Once you try this, you will wonder howyou ever survived without it!

According to PC Magazine, the new Kindle 3G is "the best dedicated ebook reader youcan buy." Amazon's number-one best-selling item now comes with free 3G and Wi-Fi,and the six-inch display with new E-Ink Pearl technology is easier to read than everbefore, even in bright sunlight. It's no mystery why this novel device has sparked atrue-life romance with readers the world over. Comes with built-in Twitter andFacebook integration.

Apple's revolutionary touch-screen tablet has been called everything from thesuperlative electronic category-breaker to daddy's best chance for quieting a screamingtoddler. Here's your chance to enter the brave new world of apps, airplay, and AngryBirds. Never heard of Angry Birds? Raise your hand and say "iBid."

We have no toasters, posters, roasters, or boasters, but we do have these gorgeouscoasters! Four beautiful, leather, painted coasters with red and gold leaf designs.Perfect when you have a lot of teenagers around!

210. Cuisinart Smart Stick

211. Kindle 3G

212. iPad Wi-Fi 16 GB

213. Leather Coasters

One Incredibly Useful Tool!

Donor: CA Alumni Parent and Staff Carol Antos

Three Thousand Books in Your Coat Pocket

Donor: CA Parents Michael and Chris Smith

Face It: You Want One

Donor: CA Parents Trevor Miller and Kim Williams

No More Rings

Donor: Anonymous

Estimated Value:$30



Estimated Value:$30

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Let the chefs at Dalya's in Bedford heat up the kitchen with their American andMediterranean cuisine while you enjoy a three-course dinner for two. From the regularmenu, choose from appetizers such as foie gras mousse, entrees such as warm shrimptoast or Mediterranean pot roast, and desserts such as warm chocolate pecan breadpudding, or choose from their specials. Certificate may be used Monday through Fridayonly and does not include gratuity, tax, or beverages. Offer expires in two years.

The Wayside Inn, which has been in continuous operation for nearly 300 years, hasplayed host to Revolutionary War heroes, twentieth-century industrialists, and HenryDavid Thoreau's horse. Enjoy a memorable dinner or lunch for two, includingappetizer, entree, and dessert, at this living museum of Yankee history. Alcohol andgratuity not included. Not valid for special events or holidays. Cannot be re-issued iflost or stolen.

Whether you start off your meal with warm terrine of eggplant "fritto" or salt-encrustedwhole bronzino fish and end it with a hot apple crostata, your evening is sure to leaveyou with memories of a great meal with this $150 gift certificate to La Campania.Making all of their pastas by hand in-house each day, La Campania also offers anexpansive wine list. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m.to 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Food and Dining

301. Gourmet Dinner for Two

302. Longfellow's Wayside Inn

303. Dinner at La Campania Ristorante

Dining at Dalya's

Donor: Dalya's Restaurant

Quintessential New England

Donor: Longfellow's Wayside Inn

A Little Bit of Italy in Waltham

Donor: CA Parents Mark and Jane Siewers


Estimated Value:$70


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Blue Ribbon Bar-B-Q offers southern regional barbecue. The set menu includes slabsof ribs, pulled pork or pulled chicken, Jamaican jerked half chicken, baked beans,coleslaw, and the best cornbread around. Grab a dinner for four at either the Arlingtonor West Newton locations. Don't forget the napkins! Drinks and gratuities are notincluded.

Same as #304 above.

After a day of play at Mohegan Sun, enjoy a dinner for two at the Seasons Buffetlocated in the Casino of the Earth or the Sunburst Cafe located in the Casino of theSky. Choose from an array of items including "carved steamship round or honey-bakedham, a seasonal salad bar, and selections from some of the many Mohegan Sunspecialty restaurants." The dessert island is also sure to please any palate. Dinner isavailable Sunday through Thursday until 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday untilmidnight. You must have the original letter to redeem award. Please present it to thePlayer's Club booth.

304. Blue Ribbon BAR-B-Q Feedbag for Four

305. Another Blue Ribbon BAR-B-Q Feedbag for Four

306. Dinner for Two at Mohegan Sun

Dinner to Go!

Donor: Blue Ribbon Barbeque

Dinner to Go, Again!

Donor: Blue Ribbon Barbeque

Enjoy the Buffet After You Play

Donor: Mohegan Sun

Estimated Value:$70

Estimated Value:$70

Estimated Value:$40

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Whether you yearn for a proper cup of tea or a whole tea party, Tea Forte is the onlychoice. Their elegant, silken pyramid infusers are not your average tea bags. Thisselection contains three packages of assorted teas: Teas for the Heart (green teas in aheart shaped box), Herbal Retreat Ribbon Box, and Hamptons Ribbon Box. Three TeaTrays, small ceramic trays made for the square tea bags, complete the presentation. Alocal company, started right here in Concord, Tea Forte is found primarily in gourmetlocations. So put on the kettle and pour a perfect cuppa.

Begin your evening with dinner for two at Rialto Restaurant. Give yourself or someoneyou love who loves food this $250 gift certificate to Rialto Restaurant at The CharlesHotel in Harvard Square. Consistently awarded four stars by top food reviewers andpublications, Rialto serves up carefully researched Italian regional cuisine with thefreshest New England elements. The Boston Globe describes eating food by JamesBeard award-winning Chef/Owner Jody Adams "like stepping into a winter greenhousejust at the moment a spectacular hothouse orchid bursts into bloom, filling the senses."Take home a signed cookbook by Adams and re-create the memorable evening in yourown kitchen.Then indulge in a one-night stay with complimentary breakfast for two atthe incomparable Charles Hotel in Cambridge. While each room is designed to providethe comforts of home, elegance and luxury also surround you, from custom-designeddown quilts to originally commissioned artwork. Each room comes with free Wi-Fi,Bose radios, LCD TV, and a DVD player, not to mention panoramic views of theSquare or the Charles River. In the morning, enjoy breakfast for two at Henrietta'sTable, the hotel's award-winning restaurant featuring local, organic, regional cuisine.Conveniently located in Harvard Square, the hotel is an easy walk to shops andrestaurants as well as the Red Line T station and all the museums and attractions of theHarvard campus. Subject to availability, blackout dates apply. Offer is good for astandard room.

307. Tea from Tea Forte of Concord

308. Rialto Restaurant and The Charles Hotel

Experience the Art of Tea

Donor: Tea Forte

The Perfect Stay-cation

Donor: CA Parents Steve and Rosemarie JohnsonDonor: The Charles Hotel

Estimated Value:$68


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The cuisine found in country homes throughout Italy is rustic and incorporates theseasons and local foods into the various dishes. Learn to prepare and then enjoy aclassic meal of the Italian countryside during your own Italian cooking class with winetasting for up to eight people. In the open kitchen at Farfalle Italian Market and Cafe inConcord, your group will be guided through the preparation of crostini poscana,pancetta wrapped chicken with polenta, and jam-filled crostada. Our group will enjoydinner along with a wine tasting with Jeffrey Nedeau, Farfalle's buyer. This class islimited to eight people on a Monday through Thursday evening, with a couple of weeksnotice. Contact Gina Nasson ([email protected] or 978-369-2900) to makearrangements.

Get in touch with your Scottish roots, or create some, by hosting a traditional BurnsSupper at your home for eight to ten people. Dinner includes food, table flowers,and four to five people in authentic Scottish regalia who will direct the evening'sfestivities, including past faculty member Barbara Nicolson and husband Murray. Foodincludes cock-a-leekie soup, scones, Haggis, roast beef, neeps and tatties, shortbread,and Edinburgh Mist, a Scottish dessert. Also includes Scotch whiskey fortoasts. Festivities include recitation of Robert Burns poetry, presentation of the Haggis,toasts, and songs. Burns supper to be scheduled on a mutually agreed date betweenmid-January to mid-February, 2012. You provide dishes and silverware, table linens,and beverages.

309. Farfalle Restaurant - Cooking Class and Wine Pairing

310. Traditional Scottish Dinner

La Cucina Dolce

Donor: Farfalle Italian MarketDonor: CA Parents David and Althea Kaemmer and Family

Auld Lang Syne

Donor: CA Parents Jim and Joy Murray



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Join Stephanie and Tony for a memorable evening as you dine your way through afour-course dinner of classic European fare. Possible choices include: onion tart withherbes de provence served with arugula salad from Stephanie's garden, osso bucco,risotto milanese, and green beans with almonds and garlic, espresso, crDmebrglce, anda selection of cheeses. Each course will be served with wine from their collection ofCalifornia, French, and Italian wines. Guests will also receive a flower arrangement totake home. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

From Concord's own Nashoba Brook Bakery, voted Best of Boston for bread, you'llenjoy twenty-six loaves of bakery fresh bread, one a week for six months. Try adifferent 100% organic bread each week: sourdough, harvest, rosemary garlic, rye,pepperjack, and more. "A book of verse upon a bough, a loaf of bread, and thou!" Usethe certificate each week or forfeit that week; free loaf is limited to any of the "DailyBreads." This certificate is only good at 152 Commonwealth Avenue location in WestConcord.

Why ask? Of course it is Verrill Farm barbecue for four! Each dinner includes a VerrillFarm pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, and coleslaw. Available hot and ready to goevery Thursday night from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please call ahead to reserve your dinners.

311. Dinner for Eight with Stephanie and Tony Manzella

312. Twenty-six Artisan Loaves

313. Verrill Farm - BBQ for Four

Experience Classic European Fare in West Concord

Donor: CA Parents and Faculty Stephanie and Tony Manzella

Six Months of Best of Boston Artisan Breads

Donor: Nashoba Brook Bakery

If it's Thursday Night, What's for Dinner?

Donor: Verrill Farm



Estimated Value:$34

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Just walking into Debra's Natural Gourmet store in West Concord will brighten yourday and give you a smile. But if you don't have time to get there, enjoy this handmadeAfrican basket with some of Debra's favorite gourmet goodies and a copy of Debra'slatest cookbook, .

If you can't get your lobsters fresh off the boat, your next best option is from TwinSeafood in West Concord. Use this gift certificate for two lobsters and feel that salt airon your skin. Don't forget the butter and the bibs!

Hate the Turnpike but love wood-grilled rack of lamb? Then, with this $100 gift card,come see why the Boston Globe Magazine named the Coach Grill a top spot forlate-night dining. The Coach Grill Restaurant in Wayland offers an elegant selection ofchoice meats, including the legendary house specialty, a fourteen-ounce bone-in filetmignon, along with fresh-off-the-boat seafood and classic desserts. Kitchen closes at11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, at 10:00 p.m. during the rest of the week. Pleasecall 508-358-5900 for reservations.

Same as #316 above.

314. Debra's Gourmet Gift Basket

315. Lobsters from Twin Seafood

316. Gift Certificate to Coach Grill #1

317. Gift Certificate to Coach Grill #2

Be Healthy

Donor: Debra's Gourmet

Missing the Coast of Maine?

Donor: Twin Seafood

Fine Dining West of Route of 128



The Blue Ribbon Edition: From Our Kitchen to Yours

Estimated Value:$75

Estimated Value:$30



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Sit back, kick up your feet, and stop watching the Food Network. You can have yourown personal master chef, Max Samels '12, and his trusty sous-chef , Dean of FacultyPeter Laipson, prepare a culinary delight at your home for you and seven other guests.Let the Samels/Laipson duo shop, chop, and drop, or rather, cook and clean up, all foryou! Yes, just sit back, eat, and enjoy. Well, you do have to do a bit of work. You willneed to decide between the following sample menus:

1) A Greek Feast: pita and hummus, cucumber salad, leg of lamb done simply withtzatziki, falafel or spanicipota, and finishing with a flavored cheese2) A French Table: lox verine, warm goat cheese salad or provencal root vegetable

soup, chicken cordon bleu with roasted potatoes and broccoli or lobster newberg withtoast points and grilled summer vegetables, and finishing with raised lemon curd inpuff or phylo pastry3) An American Harvest: artichokes and hollandaise, spinach, mushroom and goat

cheese salad with warm vinaigrette, truffle raspberry pork tenderloin with risotto andasparagus, and finishing with raspberry sorbet4) A Cosmopolitan Cornucopia: prosciutto melon mozzarella balls, garden salad, veal

chops with fingerling potatoes and steamed string beans, and finishing with chocolatesoufflc

318. Dinner for Eight with Chefs Max Samels '12 and Peter LaipsonFeast Fit for a King...or Queen

Donors: Max Samels '12CA Faculty Peter LaipsonCA Parents James and Eileen SamelsCA Parents Peter and Betsy Dempsey


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"Wisdom," an 11" x 14" fine art print by Ara Hagopian depicts the calm understandingthat comes when a person receives a range of life experiences, and then processes whathe or she has learned. Wisdom is not simply the default result of diverse circumstances,rather, it's the long, smooth arc of quietly adapting oneself through each learned lessonor observed situation. Own this beautiful metallic quadtone print on Kodak paper,which is double-matted to a 24" x 28" black wood frame. It is signed, titled, andnumbered edition, #1/200. Ara Hagopian is a prize-winning artist from NorthChelmsford. His pen-and-ink "The Magnificent Recovery" was selected by theMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston for their 2008 summer art auction. Eighty-five of hisworks can be viewed at TheLiterateShow.com.

Kate Emlen did this 8" x 12" monotype during a residency at the Vermont StudioCenter last year. It was painted onto a plexiglass plate and printed on damped BFKRives. Because the image is transferred on an intaglio press, it is technically considereda print even though it is one of a kind. Kate is a member of Prince Street Gallery inNew York. She shows at the George Marshall Store Gallery in York, Maine; theCaldbeck Gallery in Rockland, Maine; the Courthouse Gallery in Ellsworth, Maine;and Big Town Gallery in Rochester, Vermont, where she is currently showing in atwo-person show until May 1. She is otherwise known as Tim Chamberlin's mom, soyou can find her in the directory or through her website: www.kateemlen.com.

Artistic Treasures

401. Limited Edition Print by Ara Hagopian

402. Framed Maine Monotype

Wisdom for the Ages

Donor: Ara Hagopian and CA Staff Susan Hagopian

"Trader Dick's"

Donor: CA Parent Kate Emlen



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If you are, you will already know how priceless this item is! We need say no more. Butif you aren't yet familiar with Wee Forest Folks, these little mice have been designed,created, and hand-painted here in Concord by the Petersen family for over 30 years.Hundreds of these little figurines are available at over 200 galleries around the world,but this piece was commissioned specifically for the 2011 CA Auction. Let the biddingbegin!

Chosen as one of the top twenty-five craft galleries in the U.S. by Niche Magazine for2009, Handworks Gallery of American Crafts in Acton has donated this beautifulporcelain bowl created by Marc Matsui. Marc is best known for his simplistic, delicatehand-thrown pieces and glazing techniques that transform clay into a canvas for hisbrilliant colors. This beautiful bowl is both functional and decorative with a hook onthe back that allows it to be hung on your wall. It is microwave and dishwasher safe.

These beautiful coordinating Korean floral prints will be absolutely stunning as theygrace your formal entrance or dining room walls. Measuring 12" x 15," they showdelicate butterflies entranced by intricate springtime flowers. The entire scene issurrounded by exquisitely detailed flowers and vines. With these new additions to yourhome, you'll be able to feel the beauty and warmth of springtime throughout the year!

403. Wee Forest Folk Collectible - Concord Academy Special Edition

404. Porcelain Bowl from Handworks Gallery

405. Korean Floral Prints

Wee Forest Folk Fan?


Own a Piece by Marc Matsui

Donor: Handworks Gallery of American Crafts

Make Springtime Last Longer

Donor: Anonymous

Priceless



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Are you looking for something extraordinary to fill that special place on your wall?These four beautiful, decorative, hand-carved wooden combs are perfect. Each comb isunique and intricately carved. Two combs have a dark patina and two have a lighterpatina, but they all coordinate when displayed together.

Anne Christian Tedeschi has been working in watercolor for ten years, teachingchildren up to high school level at the gallery where she exhibits. She had a solo showat a gallery in Prairie du Chien, WI from March to May. Let this charming watercolorsweep you off to the countryside. This 14" x 18" framed scene depicts a pastoralhillside with a wooden fence and gate. The deep greens and golds will warm your spiritas you dream of escaping to your country cottage.

This big, fun, beautiful red poppy paper sculpture has a 14" diameter flower and a 24"flexible stem. It can become a fun accessory for a teen's bedroom, a dresser top, thecorner of a desk, or wherever else your heart desires. Made from fadeless,fire-retardant archival paper, its blossom will be there to bring a smile for years tocome. Many thanks to Big Paper Design for providing flowers to transform the CAgym!

406. Hand-Carved Wooden Combs

407. Pastoral Watercolor

408. Paper Flower Sculpture by Big Paper Design

Own a Truly Unique Treasure

Donor: Anonymous

"Pasture Gate"

Donor: CA Alumna Anne Tedeschi '52

Brighten Your World with a Flower!

Donor: Big Paper Design

Estimated Value:$75



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This beautiful necklace and earring set in the lovely colors of amethyst, violet, topaz,and gold was handcrafted by the donor. The spiral-stitched rope of colored Swarovskicrystal beads is attached to an 18-inch gold-filled chain with a lobster-claw clasp. The1-inch long drop earrings are also spiral stitched and have a gold post. This set will addelegance to anyone's style.

With this $150 gift certificate, introduce yourself to fine artisanal jewelry, designed andhand-crafted in Concord. The goldsmiths at Fairbank and Perry use precious metalsand select gemstones to create unique pieces that radiate beauty, authenticity, andindividuality.

Let this beautiful 18-inch, three-strand fresh water pearl, silver bead, and turquoisenecklace perfect your look. Several of the turquoise stones are richly veined and givean earthy depth to the piece.

This hand-made sheep's wool sweater is truly a work of art. It is hand knit in aPeruvian design of beautiful jewel tones, with small, brightly colored flowers andround wooden buttons.

409. Handcrafted Necklace and Earring Set

410. Fairbank & Perry Goldsmiths

411. Pearl and Turquoise Beaded Necklace

412. Hand Knit Sheep's Wool Sweater

Always a Need for More Jewelry

Donor: CA Parents Kurt Therrien and Shari Kreisberg-Therrien

Bid Farewell to Cubic Zirconia

Donor: Fairbank & Perry Goldsmiths

Accessories Make the Outfit

Donor: Anonymous

Not Available at the Mall

Donor: CA Parent Bozena Lato





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This is your chance! Perhaps you've always wanted to learn the finer points of singing,brush up your skills, or encourage someone you know to realize his or her own dream.Who knows where it will lead? Whether you're a novice or a regular performer, thisopportunity can be tailored to your goals as you work with professional soloist and CAalumni parent Sally Sanford. Lessons for one person to be held at the instructor's homeor at another location to be determined. Includes a general assessment of your rangeand basic techniques. Available during April, May, and June. Offer expires June 30,2011. Please give one to two weeks notice to schedule lessons.

Drop off the kids then clean the Beemer, Bug, Porsche, Prius, or Harley. Well, maybenot the Harley. Treat your vehicle to the Ultimate: wash, polymer sealer, rust inhibitor,undercarriage wash, polish wax, tire shine, and Rain-X treatment. Then treat it fourmore times. Wash me!

Does your student need to do some prep work for the SAT? Or maybe your studentcould use a little boost in math? Never fear! These three sessions for one person arejust what you need. Appointments are available after school and on weekends with twoweeks advance notice required. The tutor holds a Harvard M.Ed. and teaches at theFenn School.

Expert Services

501. Three Voice Lessons

502. Five Ultimate Washes at Concord Car Wash

503. SAT Prep/Math Tutor - 3 Sessions

Tune Up Your Vocal Chords

Donor: CA Alumni Parents Sandy Smith and Sally Sanford

Riding in Style

Donor: Concord Car Wash

Hone Your Skills

Donor: CA Parents Jay and Lisa Samoylenko


Estimated Value:$80


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If you don't know what Prince Harry and Christina Aguilera have in common, then bidnow. Linkwell Services will review your business or personal website, then reward youwith straightforward recommendations to improve your Internet presence. Thisfour-hour search engine optimization and website review includes a one-hour meetingto discuss findings.

The design experts at Phillips Fine Paint and Wallcovering in Concord recognize thatchange starts at home. The choice is yours: color consultation, space planning, kitchenand bath design, window treatments, wallcoverings, fabric, or furniture. Act now andmake your visions real. Please call for appointment. Once you've made your decision,CA's own Shawn Buckland will come to your home for eight hours of interior painting.You can go from wonderful Oxford White to brave Buckland Blue with a wave of yourhand. Shawn is also an expert at decorative painting techniques that will enhance thespace of your choosing. Offer expires April 2012.

Childsplay's award-winning musicians have been spreading the gospel according tofiddle music for more than twenty years. This virtuoso package includes two tickets toa Childsplay concert during their December 2011 tour; a copy of the new ChildsplayConcert DVD, filmed by WGBH; and a private fiddle lesson with a member of thegroup. Contact the donor to arrange lesson at a mutually agreeable time and location.

504. Website Optimization Consultation

505. Eight Hours of Expert Painting

506. Childsplay Concert Package with Private Fiddle Lesson

Looking to Build the Next Huffington Post?

Donor: CA Parents Donald Martin and Martha Stone-Martin

Want Change You Can Believe In?

Donor: CA Alumni Parent and Staff Shawn BucklandDonor: Phillips Fine Paint and Wallcovering

Discover the Wonders of String Theory

Donor: CA Parents Mike and Leanne McNally




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Is your living space feeling cramped or outdated? Thinking about an addition orrenovation? Take advantage of three hours of architectural consultation from one orboth of the husband and wife team of Tuck and Tuck Architects of Bolton.Specializing in "contextual New England architecture," they approach each client'sneeds as unique, adapting your ideas to the site and the neighboring context. Whetheryou are planning a new kitchen, hoping to add a master suite, or looking for directionon a new house, they provide all the advice and sketches possible during the meeting toget your project off to a good start. Limited to one project. Contact Michelle Tuck forarrangements.

Give your CA boarding student hours more study time with one year of basic laundryservice (including pressed dress shirts) for the full 2011-2012 academic year. Eachweek, the student's dirty clothes will be picked up in a provided bag and returnedprofessionally cleaned a few days later. Just imagine, no more bags of dirty laundrycoming home with your child at every school break!

Always dreamed of having your own Web site? With your consultation, the donor willspend up to ten hours designing and hand coding a ten-page Web site. This is anopportunity you don't want to miss. Please contact the donor to arrange a mutuallyconvenient time after June 27, 2011.

507. Architectural Services Consultation

508. A Full Year of Laundry

509. Graphic and Website Design Services

You Dream, They Design

Donor: Tuck & Tuck Architects

No More Quarters Necessary

Donor: E and R Laundry and Dry Cleaners

Need a Digital Update?

Donor: CA Parents Kurt Therrien and Shari Kreisberg-Therrien




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When you want the best for the furriest member of your family, Auntie's Pet Club is theonly home away from home. Seven days or a continuous week of dog boarding ensuresyour dog the TLC he needs while you're away. No cages, no kennels, this is a pet hotel,and Auntie is a true dog lover. The entire first floor of her Concord home is devoted todogs. They freely use the doggie door to go out to the large fenced-in yard surroundedby conservation land. Group play, individual time, and plenty of cuddles are part ofevery day. Dogs run happily to her door and come home healthy. Good until April 2,2012.

Stop in for a quick cut, update to your look, or a bit of local happenings. Certificate isgood for two haircuts.

The ability to work well with others is not an innate gift but a learned skill. Improveyour group's communication, creativity, and problem-solving capacity with thishalf-day workshop from the authors of The Partnering Solution. Workshop content willbe customized for your company, school, church, or sports team. One to two monthsadvance notice required. Available May through December 2011 with an expiration ofDecember 30, 2011.

510. One Week of Doggie Day Care

511. Haircuts at West Concord Barber Shop

512. Team-Building Workshop from Gathering Pace Consulting

Trust Your Pet to Auntie

Donor: Auntie's Pet Club

It's That Time Again

Donor: West Concord Barber Shop

Take Cooperation and Collaboration to the Next Level

Donor: CA Parents William & Jean Ronco


Estimated Value:$30


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Nothing says "I'm thinking of you" like a generous dose of pure sugar. Treat your CAstudent, your college student, or your ever-lovin' self to a sweet foursome of bakedconfections. Choose four items from the following menu: two-layer red velvet cake (ortwenty-four cupcakes) with cream cheese frosting; flourless chocolate cake; goldenlayer cake with marshmallow icing or buttercream frosting (chocolate, vanilla, orlemon); chocolate chip bars; classic fudgy brownies; peanut butter and chocolate bars;key lime bars; or blondies. Requires one week's notice; no expiration date; includeslicense to indulge.

Send your student four yummy care packages, two in the fall and two in the springsemester, of delicious homemade sweets delivered right to your student at ConcordAcademy! These mutually agreed upon treats might include homemade cookies,brownies, cakes, or other delicious items. Does your student have a favorite? Just ask!Please give at least a one-week notice for each delivery.

At least once a month, your favorite student will know how much you love him or herwhen wonderful home baked goodies show up on his or her doorstep, complete with anote reminding your child that you exist. (You may even get a phone call!) DoubleChocolate Brownies, Lemon Bars, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Old FashionedOatmeal Raisin Cookies, Raspberry Bars, "Toll House" Chocolate Chip, and Big SoftSugar Cookies are just a few of the possibilities. All packages will be big enough toshare with those hungry roommates. And we will even include an extra special plate atChristmas and Valentine's Day for your generous darling to present to his or her advisoror favorite teacher. Can you say Harvard? Got Food Allergies? No problem, due toextended family food allergies, we have practice accommodating peanut/tree nut, egg,or even gluten allergies, just let us know. Good for the 2011-2012 academic year.

513. Specialty Baked Goods for Your Favorite Student

514. Semester of Sweets

515. Your Student's Personal Baker for the Year!

Let Them Eat Cake (and Brownies, too)

Donor: CA Parents CJ and Rachel Coppersmith

Yummmm!

Donor: CA Parents Stan Finkelstein and Jill Benedict

Love, Mom and Dad

Donor: CA Parents Mark and Cheryl Hollinger




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Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello. This three pack "Collector Kit" in a decorativewooden box, consists of one bottle each of 2006 Macarini, Barolo "Bricco Boschis,"2006 Produttori, Barbaresco "Torre," and 2005 Argiano, Brunello di Montalcino.Together they represent the most collected pure-varietal wines of Italy, competing withthe Grand Crus of Burgundy as well as the cult favorites of California. These are Italy'sgreatest red wines, capable of aging over decades, attracting loads of attention, andproviding aromas not found elsewhere in the world. They are among the mostcollectible wines of not just Italy but of wine connoisseurs everywhere. This tasting isdesigned to provide individual wines that exemplify their respective categories so thatyou can educate yourself on the key characteristics of each. As with anything winerelated, they are better enjoyed in the company of others, so invite some friends overand start pulling your corks.

In Spain, winemakers often use the Spanish word elaborar (to elaborate) rather thanfabricar (to produce/make) when describing the Spanish winemaking philosophy. Thisrelates to the view that the winemaker acts as more of a nurturer of the grapes and winerather than as a producer. Enjoy these two bottles of Las Rocas, 2003 Garnacha VinasViejas de San Alejandro, grown from the grand old vines of garnacha in the rockymountains of Aragon. Then compare with a bottle of 2006 Spanish Palacios Petalos delBierzo, whose vintner, Alvaro Palacios, has been named by Wine and Spirits to be oneof the most influential winemakers in the world.

Vintages

601. Italian Wine Tasting Kit

602. Three Spanish

Attack of the Killer B's

Donor: CA Parents Peter and Ellen McCann

Vive Espana!

Donor: CA Alumni Parent Linda Lawrence


Estimated Value:$38

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So you think you can tell the difference between a Pinot Noir, a Shiraz, and aZinfandel? Well, pull out your blindfolds because now is your chance! Good luck! Trythe taste test with these: one bottle of 2003 Cote Grenache Noir Domaine LaFage Vinde Pays des Cotes Catalanes; one bottle of Forefathers Shiraz 2001 Australia, McLarenVale; one bottle of 2005 Hook & Ladder, Pinot Noir from the Russian RiverValley; and one bottle of 2005 Carlisle Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma,California.

The future is yours to see with these wonderful bottles of California Syrah. Enjoy onebottle of 2005 Box Car Syrah, one bottle 2005 Red Car Syrah (both from the Shake,Rattle and Roll Vineyard), along with one bottle Holus Bolos 2004 Syrah (fragrant withblackberry and cherry aromas) from Santa Ynez Valley.

In the warm, dry climates of Australia, vineyards are able to produce stunning winesthat showcase their intense, unique Australian experience. You'll be saying "Crikey!"after enjoying these rare gems: a bottle of Wit's End Shiraz 2001, Australia McLarenVale, and three bottles of wine from the Marquis Phillips Vineyard: a 2002 Sarah'sBlend, a 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, and a 2002 Vintage Merlot.

What a great motto for this bottle of Betts & Scholl 2005 Syrah from California! Betts& Scholl describe this wine as "itty bitty in quantity, but oh so yummy!" They believethat California's greatest strength is its unbridled opulence and cheer and is pretty muchsummed up in the Syrah grape.

603. Four Reds

604. Three Syrahs

605. Four Australians

606. Betts & Scholl

Take the Challenge


Que Syrah, Syrah


Down Under!


Bottle it Up and Knock it Down!



Estimated Value:$68

Estimated Value:$56

Estimated Value:$50

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This wine company produces limited quantities of wines from grapes grown from thetop growers of Santa Barbara County. This 2005 bottle of Margerum M5 is aChateauneuf-du-Pape style blend using five grape varieties. Robert Parker gives it 90points and describes it as "a gorgeous blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault,and Counoise. Margerum's 2005 M5 is full of fun and character. Its deep plum/rubycolor and lovely sweet, smokey, black cherry and herb aromas are accompanied by amedium-bodied wine displaying deep, concentrated flavors that bring to mind anopen-air Provencal market. A heck-of-a good value."

Resolve this conflict now! Take these four bottles home and you and your friendsdecide. Do you prefer the full-bodied bouquets of black cherry liqueur and licoricefrom these two bottles of Calvet-Thunevin, 2004 Cuvee Constance Vin de Pays desCotes Catalanes, or the great balance and long-lingering finish with aromas ofblueberry, blackberry, and cassis from these two bottles of 2005 Green Lion CabernetSauvignon from Napa Valley?

This bottle of 2003 California Orin Swift, "The Prisoner," is a blend of five grapes,dark fruit aromas, smooth and velvety. This Napa Valley red is purported to be one thethe "hottest" wines in the U.S., as David Swift has earned a reputation for "thinkingoutside the bottle." Don't just take his word for it, try it!

607. Margerum M5

608. Two Californians and Two Francoises

609. "The Prisoner"

Never Tried a Margerum?


French v. Californian


Try a Hot Wine This Summer


Estimated Value:$31

Estimated Value:$60

Estimated Value:$52

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Here's your chance. Take home two bottles of J. Garcia 2002 Chardonnay fromSonoma County, produced and bottled by Clos Du Bois. This 2002 vintage was awinemaker's dream for white wines. Enjoy this balanced wine with fresh flavors of ripeapple, pear, pineapple, papaya, and lemon. Perfect for this summer.

Never fear. Attend a wine tasting dinner for two at Vino Italiano and let them help youexplore a particular vineyard and/or region of Italy complete with complementary foodpairings from La Campania restaurant. "Our wine tasting seminars offer a chance toexplore... this is the best way to experience Italian wine, food, and culture withoutbeing in Italy!" Please call for schedule of events.

Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines they have reviewed over the pasttwelve months and select the most exciting for their Top 100. In 2010 alone,they reviewed more than 15,800 new releases from around the world in blind tastings!Wine connoisseurs will immediately recognize the excellent value of this collectionthat contains a selection of twelve reds, two bottles each of:# 58 BODEGAS ONDARRE, Rioja Reserva 2004 (91 pts);# 50 CHATEAU DE FLAUGERGUES, Coteaux du Languedoc La Mejanelle CuveeSommeliere 2007 (91 pts);# 66 BODEGA COLOME, Malbec Calchaqui Valley 2008 (91 pts);# 75 A TO Z WINEWORK, Pinot Noir Oregon 2008 (90 pts);# 88 ST COSME, Cotes du Rhone 2009 (90 pts);# 25 RUFFINO, Toscana Modus 2007 (96 pts).

610. Deadheads Forever!

611. Wine Tasting Seminar at Vino Italiano

612. 2010 - Top Red Wine Selctions - Case #1

Prefer White Wine?


Are You Feeling a Little Lost in this Category?

Donor: Vino Italiano

Selections from Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines 2010

Donor: CA Parents Jonathan and Tracey Hurd

Estimated Value:$28



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Expand your wine collection with this spectacular collection of reds. Each bottlescored 90 points or higher, and yes, those Ruffinos scored an amazing 96! Wineconnoisseurs will immediately recognize the excellent value of this collection thatcontains a selection of twelve reds, two bottles each of:# 38 HIJOS DE ANTONIO BARCELO, Ribera del Duero Vina Mayor Reserva 2004(93 pts);# 85 CHATEAU DE LASCAUX, Coteaux du Languedoc 2008 (91 pts);# 87 VERAMONTE, Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley Ritual 2008 (90 pts);# 90 BODEGA NORTON, Malbec Mendoza Reserva 2007 (90 pts);# 65 MARCHESI DE FRESCOBALDI, Chianti Rufina Castello di Nipozzano Riserva2007 (91 pts);# 25 RUFFINO, Toscana Modus 2007 (96 pts).

Enjoy a case of red and white wine selected with care from the unusual offerings atVintages, Adventures in Wine in West Concord, specializing in artisan wines, Italianwines, and grower-maker champagnes. This case of wine is a mix of reds and whites,half Californian and half international.

613. 2010 - Top Red Wines - Case #2

614. Case of Red and White Wine

Selections from Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines 2010

Donor: CA Parents Jonathan and Tracey Hurd

Bottles of Red, Bottles of White

Donor: CA Parents CJ and Rachel Coppersmith



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Join West Concord Liquors for a fun, interactive, and informative wine tasting eventfeaturing an array of unique wines from around the world. This private event is for youand ten of your friends (total twelve) to be held at the new Taste and Discover Room atthe remodeled West Concord Liquors. A wine tasting is a great conversational pieceand really can bring a group together, whether it's with your friends, family, orcoworkers. All of the wine is provided by West Concord Liquors. Chris Saia, one of theowners, will pour the wines and guide the group through the art of tasting and thesignificance of each wine. The guests will learn about the five "S's" of tasting: See,Swirl, Sniff, Savor, and Swallow. Also covered are the principle characteristics of eachwine, as well as foods that pair well with the wine. We can tailor the tasting to suitguests with any level of wine knowledge. A theme or a type of wine can be requested.Chris will handle all the details and help to create an entertaining and memorableevening. The tasting can be scheduled for an evening (including Saturdays) for anymutually agreed upon date during 2011-2012. Blackout dates for the event are theweeks leading up to Thanksgiving, December, and July 2011.

615. Wine Tasting Evening with West Concord LiquorsAre You Ready for a Tasting?

Donor: West Concord LiquorsEstimated Value:$400

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Imagine yourself walking the fairways where the legendary Walter Hagen and BobbyJones recorded some of their greatest victories. You and two appreciative friends willenjoy Donald Ross's 18-hole course, an inspired layout that has been little altered since1928. Available weekdays or weekend afternoons all summer. Please allow two tothree weeks notice for tee times.

Take a trip down the Charles River in a canoe, kayak, or double kayak. Or spend theafternoon on Lake Cochituate. Bring your own picnic and climb aboard at any one ofthe three locations: Boston, Natick, or Newton. Spend a delightful afternoon paddlingand enjoy a taste of New England's beauty close to home.

Make the winning bid for these three gift certificates from Lanes & Games inCambridge, each good for three games of bowling, and you can take your entire rugbyteam to the lanes. Or the starting line-up of the Boston Red Sox. Or better yet, invitethe sitting members of the U.S. Supreme Court to a spirited session of striking verdictsand split decisions. All justices not necessarily included with this offer; Antonin Scaliaavailable by prior commitment only. Of course, if they are not available for thisfun-filled evening, there are bound to be a few willing CA students available. Afterbowling, take the entire team to Annas Taqueria to celebrate. Rated one of Boston's tenmost influential restaurants, and a CA student long-time favorite, you won't find betterMexican street food at a more reasonable price anywhere in the Boston area(www.annastaqueria.com).

Sports

701. Golf for Three at Brae Burn Country Club

702. Charles River Canoe & Kayak

703. Burritos and Bowling

A Classic Round of Golf

Donor: CA Parents Joshua and Jennifer Davis

Paddle the Day Away

Donor: Charles River Canoe & Kayak

Candlepin Blowout

Donor: Anna's TaqueriaDonor: Lanes & Games


Estimated Value:$80

Estimated Value:$75

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Spend Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5 at New England's premierPGA tour event held at the Arnold Palmer-designed course at the Tournament PlayersClub of Boston in Norton. The world's top 100 professional golfers will compete forthe FedEx Cup and for the $10 million first prize. This package includes twocompetition-round booklets good for two tickets for Friday through Monday of the2011 Deutsche Bank Golf Championship.

This spring Red Sox stalwart Kevin Youkilis makes the trek across the diamond fromfirst base to the hot corner. Now you, along with two of your favorite friends, can joinhim for one spectacular game of your choice. (Not valid for New York Yankee games.)Cheer on newcomers Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez from Pavilion Club seatsabove third base. Expectations top the charts this season, and your spirits will soar tothat same high level when you take in the view. Includes in-seat service, access to theclub dining room, and a parking pass. Contact the donor before May 1 to makearrangements.

Although we don't know the date of the game yet, these four tickets are guaranteed todeliver! You'll have a great view from the State Street Pavilion box, section 4, row 1,seats 1-4. Go Sox!!

704. Deutsche Bank Golf Championship

705. Three Tickets to the Pavilion Club at Fenway Park

706. Tickets for the Boston Red Sox

A Labor Day Week to Remember

Donor: Deutsche Bank Golf Championship

Hot Seats over the Hot Corner

Donor: CA Parents Paul Deninger and Lori Colella Deninger

Great Seats, Great Game

Donor: Cambridge Trust Company



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After signing a five-year contract worth only slightly less than the gross nationalproduct of the Falkland Islands, John Lackey struggled through an uncharacteristicallyerratic season, posting fourteen wins and eleven losses. However, he did manage tolead the Red Sox in two lunch-bucket categories: quality starts and innings pitched.With this inspirational souvenir of the team's unquestioned workhorse on your desktop,you'll soon be leading the office in all the right stats.

Enjoy these four Red Sox tickets to the July 8, 2011 game versus the BaltimoreOrioles. Seats are in a great location on the third base line. Tickets will be delivered inearly April.

Get a jump on your spring fitness goals with this complete fitness package that includesa one-on-one fitness consultation, ten intimate group workout classes at Pedal andPose, a Polar heart rate monitor, a water bottle, fitness magazine, and energy bars andsnacks to keep you going. Pedal and Pose is a friendly, supportive fitness studio inWest Concord that offers a great variety of classes including Spinning, Boxing, BodyPump, TRX, Boot Camp, and more. Start off with a consultation with Norah or one ofthe other personal trainers to establish your fitness goals. Then choose among the manyofferings for your ten classes using an easy online registration. Discover a new,healthier you!

707. Autographed Red Sox Baseball

708. Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles

709. Complete Fitness Package

Workingman's Hero

Donor: Boston Red Sox

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Donor: CA Parents Steve and Rosemarie Johnson

Just Do It!

Donor: CA Parents David and Althea Kaemmer and FamilyDonor: Pedal and Pose




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Increase your cycling enjoyment with a personalized bicycle fitting from ATA Cycle inConcord. Husam Sahin at ATA does custom fitting for elite cyclists from around theworld, and his equipment and know-how are right here in Concord! Even for aweekend cyclist who already has a bike, Husam's careful fitting will allow you to ridewith more comfort, more power, and less pain. ATA Cycle guarantees a perfect fitbetween rider and bike whether you bring in your existing machine or purchase a newone. A perfect fit occurs when your weight is properly distributed on the bike fore andaft; the contact points of feet, saddle, and hands are in the correct relationship; andyour cleats are positioned so that you are capable of developing maximum power withmaximum comfort and optimal handling. More information is available atwww.atabike.com

The mission of Community Boating, Inc., is the advancement of sailing for all byminimizing economic and physical obstacles to sailing. In addition, CBI enhances thegreater Boston community by using sailing as a vehicle to empower its members todevelop independence and self-confidence, improve communication, foster teamwork,and acquire a deeper understanding of community spirit and the power of volunteerism.For years, Concord Academy sailing teams have plied the Charles River from theirboathouse. This gift certificate entitles the bearer to a sixty-day consecutive daymembership of sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing, as well as all instruction and guestprivileges. This certificate is valid from April 1 to October 31, 2011. For moreinformation, visit www.community-boating.org.

Work out with these three one-hour personal training sessions in your home. CassieShaw will take you through the paces. Cassie is a certified personal trainer with fouryears of experience. These sessions are available after June 1, 2011 and are good forone year.

710. Customized Bike Fitting

711. Community Boating

712. Fitness on the Fly - Personal Training Sessions

FitLab Personalized Bicycle Fitting at ATA Cycle

Donor: ATA Cycle in Concord

Sail Away

Donor: Community Boating, Inc.

Get in Shape and Stick to Your Fitness Goals!

Donor: Fitness on the Fly




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You and two friends can join member Ann Jacobs for a round of golf at the WestonCountry Club. Develop your proper golf swing, practice your putts, or go for thatmonster drive. The choice is yours! Time and date to be mutually agreed upon.

Take on Wellesley College's women's varsity tennis coach, Ann Jacobs, for a doublesmatch at the Longwood Cricket Club. You and two of your friends will benefit fromAnn's coaching experience while enjoying the courts at this Chestnut Hill long-standingclub, which has played a pioneering role in the evolution of tennis. Time and date to bemutually agreed upon.

He is the tenth player in the history of the Red Sox to capture the AL MVP and theeighth player in AL history to win the MVP, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger awards inthe same season. Pedroia became only the third player in MLB history to win Rookie ofthe Year and Most Valuable Player in consecutive seasons joining Cal Ripken, Jr. andRyan Howard. You call yourself a Red Sox fan? You need this.

713. Golf for Three at the Weston Country Club

714. Tennis for Three at the Longwood Cricket Club

715. Autographed Red Sox Home Jersey, #15, Dustin Pedroia

Hole in One?

Donor: CA Parents John and Ann Jacobs

Tennis Anyone?

Donor: CA Parents John and Ann Jacobs

He'd Give You the Shirt Off His Back!

Donor: Boston Red Sox




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Wachusett has received over six million inches of snow this winter (that's an "estimate"based on how much shoveling we've had to do!) and what better way to celebrate thesnow than by hosting a great day or evening of skiing at a local big mountain resort?Twenty-one trails, seven lifts, a full service lodge with restaurant and bar await youonly forty minutes from home. Hit the slopes for some leisurely cruising or channelyour inner Lindsey Vonn at the home of New England's biggest recreational racingprogram. Includes six lift tickets, six equipment rentals, and use of a private MountainSuite, your skybox on the slopes, for an evening session. This package includes the useof one private Mountain Sky Box ($350 value), six lift tickets ($350 value), and sixrentals, if needed ($250 value). Valid through April 1, 2012.

Day session suite rental is available 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; weekdays and night sessions areavailable every night from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food and beverage service is available, butis not included in this package. Sky Boxes are subject to availability, and reservationsare required.

Every game down the stretch becomes more important as Milan Lucic, Tim Thomas,Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, and the Boston Bruins jostle for one ofthe top spots in the Eastern Conference and head into the playoffs on their quest for theStanley Cup. This pair of Bruins tickets is for their next-to-last home game onWednesday, April 6, 2011 vs. the New York Islanders. Face-off is at 7:00 p.m. Seatsare in the Heineken Boardroom, a private club with two levels that has a bar and foodon each level and an unlimited dinner buffet. As a Premium ticket holder, you canenter the TD Garden when it opens two hours before the event and before the regularcrowd.

717. Lift Tickets, Rentals, and a Private Skybox Wachusett Mountain

718. Two Bruins Tickets for April 6

Come and Enjoy the Day or the Evening at Wachusett Mountain!

Donor: Wachusett Mountain

Go Bruins!

Donor: CA Parent Fran Brown



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Now's your chance to get a pair of tickets to the Bruins last home game on Saturday,April 9, 2011 vs. the Ottawa Senators. This game will be critical as the Bruins close outtheir season and jockey for one of the top spots in the Eastern Conference as they headto the playoffs. If Tim Thomas is in net, could it be another shutout?!? Face-off is at1:00 p.m. Seats are in the Heineken Boardroom and include an unlimited dinner buffet.The Boardroom is a private club with two levels, each with a bar and food. As aPremium ticket holder, you can enter when the TD Garden opens two hours before theevent and before the regular crowd.

In 1653 Izaac Walton described fly-fishing as "The Contemplative Man's Recreation."Today the sport lures both men and women, who travel the world in pursuit of thoseelusive gamefish. Join one of these well-traveled anglers for two fly-fishing lessons at amutually agreed upon location and time. Learn ways to perfect your casting techniqueor simply how to get the line unstuck from that tree behind you. Fishing equipment,waders, and lunch will be provided.

You know you need it. These three one-hour sessions at your home will include afitness assessment and three personalized workouts. Taking it to the next level will beup to you. Anita Bunn teaches Boot Camp and Pilates through the Concord RecreationDepartment. She is NSCA and TRX Certified and professionally trained in StottPilates.

719. Two Bruins Tickets for April 9

720. Flyfishing Lessons

721. Personal Training with Anita Bunn

Crashing the Net

Donor: CA Parent Fran Brown

Ready to De-stress?

Donor: CA Parent Jeff Briggs '80

Get Fit

Donor: Anita Bunn




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In the 1800s Margaret Fuller, a feminine counterpart (or at least contemporary) toThoreau, attempted to bring women more fully into the life of Transcendentalism. Shestarted up transcendentalist salons in Boston, where people drank tea or sherry andtalked about the issues of the day. Scholar and Concord resident and minister, theReverend Jenny Rankin will help you host a salon in your own home. Reflecting on hertrips to France and Italy re-tracing the steps of Margaret Fuller, as well as otherscholarship, she will engage a group in an overview of women and Transcendentalismand help lead a discussion of the relevance of this to current Concord life. A readingand handout with recommended Transcendentalist resources, sherry or iced tea, and atray of homemade teacakes will be provided for the gathering. The lucky bidder caninvite up to fourteen guests to this very special, very Concord offering that will lastaround two hours. Salon to be held at a mutually convenient date in fall 2011.

Escape to this delightful lakefront home on one of New Hampshire's motorcraft-freelakes. Designed by an architect so all four bedrooms face the lake, the house has a hugegreat room with gas fireplace, a separate rec room, a high-end kitchen, two-and-a-halfbaths, quality furnishings, and all the amenities including Wi-Fi. Add to that a patiowith a fire pit, a private dock, and two kayaks. If you need a break from all the serenity,North Conway is nearby, offering outlets, entertainment, and restaurants galore.Outdoor recreation surrounds you in the majestic White Mountains. See website forproperty details and photos: www.vrbo.com/303225. Accommodates ten people, and iswell-suited to two families. Available non-holiday weekends; not available in July orAugust; not available Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years. Sixty days noticerequired.

Unique Adventures

801. Host your Own "Transcendentalist Salon"

802. Lakefront Getaway for Three Nights

Host Your Own Salon

Donor: CA Parents Jonathan and Tracey HurdDonor: Rev. Jenny Rankin

Three Nights at Lakehouse Haven in Madison, NH

Donor: CA Parents Betsy Ginsberg & Larry Sodano



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Join CA Parents Eric and Denise Haartz on a tour of their private antique carcollection. The car models range from 1905 to 1933. Several Massachusetts cars willbe on display including a 1914 20 HP Stanley Steamer built in Newton (only knownexisting car of its year and model), a 1911 Knox Model R (only original car of its type)built in Springfield, and a 1912 Metz built in Waltham. You can also see a 1912 Model43 Buick that appeared in the 1963 movie . Another special antique is the1907 Model D Buick, which was made with a "T" head engine and is one of three everbuilt. Lurking in the garage are two classic era cars: a 1930 Packard Model 740Phaeton and a 1933 Packard Super 8 Convertible Victoria. Following the tour, theHaartz invite you and up to three people to join them for ice cream, which may includea ride in one of the antique cars, depending on the weather. Subject to operability andmutually agreeable timing after April.

Spend a week just south of scenic Woodstock, VT in this lovely antique Cape. Sleepseight in the main house and and two in the pond house (no water). Enjoy fineshopping, dining, and strolling in Woodstock. Featuring a swimming pond, hikingtrails, and mountain biking, this house is twenty-five minutes from the Okemo andKillington areas in the Green Mountains. Horse association trails abound; horses arewelcome by prearrangement. "You and I and moonlight in Vermont!" No pets and nosmoking, please. Available any week during the month of August 2011. Please set dateby July 1, 2011.

If you didn't catch the Tony-award winning production of Passing Strange onBroadway (or Spike Lee's 2009 documentary), then don't miss this rock-musicalodyssey at the New Rep. Hilton Als of The New Yorker called it "a brilliant work."Available May 1-22, 2011. Present completed ticket voucher in exchange for yourticket. Not valid for any other production, for Saturday evenings, or for Press Opening.No cash value. Expires May 22, 2011. Requires three days advanced notice.

803. Tour of Antique Car Collection

804. Vermont Vacation

805. New Repertory Theatre Production of Passing Strange

What Kind of Car is That?

Donor: CA Parents Eric and Denise Haartz

Stay in Lovely Vermont Vacation Home

Donor: CA Parents David and Brooke James

Broadway Comes to Watertown

Donor: New Repertory Theatre

The Cardinal




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If you know Boston, then you know the Park Plaza's eighty-three-year history ofcomfortable elegance. Back in the day, a room for two commanded the egalitarianprice of $5.00 per night. Those days are gone, people. But you can still enjoy twonights of impeccable lodging, with dinner for two at the innovative Pairings restaurant,if you bid now and bid big. Room reservations subject to hotel availability; additionalreservations recommended for Pairings.

Bring family and friends to enjoy ski-in, ski-out accommodations at Jay Peak Resortlocated in northern Vermont just a few miles from the Canadian border. Jay Peak isknown for the most snowfall in eastern North America with terrific glade skiing/riding.The condo is located right on the Grammy Jay trail and includes four bedrooms, fourbathrooms, two full kitchens and dining areas, two living areas, gas fireplace, andwasher/dryer. If you pull out the sofas, twelve can sleep comfortably. When you're noton the mountain or relaxing in the condo, skate in Jay's newly opened indoor Ice Hausor cross country ski on the groomed Nordic trails. The Tram Haus Lodge offers optionsfor dining and a spa.

If you're not a skier, visit in the warmer months to take in 18-holes on the Jay PeakChampionship Golf Course designed by renowned golf architect Graham Greene (withtruly beautiful surrounding landscapes), hike the mountain, sightsee at nearby LakeMemphremagog, or take a two-hour drive to Montreal. An indoor water park isscheduled to open December 2011. Check out www.jaypeakresort.com for photos andmore information. Not available December 17, 2011 - January 2, 2012; January 13-16,2012; February 17-26, 2012. Sixty-day advance notice. Please use by end of 2012."Winter" season stay (three nights) includes November, December, January, February,March, and April. "Summer" season stay (seven nights) includes May through October.Contact Karen Metzold for more information.

806. Two Night Stay at the Boston Park Plaza

807. Winter or Summer Season Accommodations at Jay Peak Resort

A Weekend to Remember

Donor: The Boston Park Plaza

Vermont is Wonderful Anytime of the Year

Donor: CA Parents Thomas Metzold and Karen Manor Metzold



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Spend a luxurious long weekend in the seaside resort and summer colony of EastHampton, home of art and cultural legends as well as the rich and famous. This bright,spacious residence sits on an acre of land away from the crowds yet convenient tobeach and town. With four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a large living room with agrand piano, dining room, full eat-in kitchen, and den with a widescreen TV, the houseeasily accommodates a large party. Enjoy the privacy of the heated pool, two porches,and yard, or venture further afield, walking or biking a short mile to beachesconsidered the finest in the country (parking can be arranged). Watch sailboats andsurfers, then take a dip in the waves yourself or picnic by Georgica Pond, a separatebody of water divided from the ocean by a strip of beach-perfect for easy swimmingand families with young children. For more entertainment, enjoy the area's finerestaurants or visit Jackson Pollack's studio to learn about the abstract expressionistsand other artists who joined him here beginning in the 1940s. The house is a five-hourtrip from Concord using the Cross-Sound Ferry. It accommodates six people in fourbedrooms, with pull-out sofas for three more, and air mattresses for another two orthree guests. Available for a four-day, three-night weekend mutually agreed upon.Without the pool during April and October. Not available during Thanksgiving orwinter breaks. If desired during the summer, the weekend should be agreed upon byMay 15.

Hy-Line Cruises offers a round-trip standard passage for two to either Nantucket orMartha's Vineyard aboard the seasonal traditional ferry. These tickets may be usedfrom May through October 2011. Not available for high-speed ferry or first classlounge.

808. Home in the Hamptons

809. Hy-Lines Cruise to the Islands for Two

A Private Residence Reserved for You

Donor: CA Parent Marian Lindberg

Escape on the Ferry

Donor: Hy-Line Cruises


Estimated Value:$86

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Spend three nights off-season on the beach in the Beach Point section of Provincetownin this original turn-of-the-century cottage where charm and grace remain intact. Threebedrooms with queen, double, and twin beds accommodate up to five people. Walkdown the boardwalk to the beach and enjoy the sand bars at low tide, or relax on theprivate deck with views of beach grass, water, and sky. When it's time to dine out,browse the art galleries, or enjoy the carnival uptown, walk the mile to ProvincetownCenter, or at the top of the road catch the shuttle to either the town center or the outerbeaches and towns. No pets, no smoking. Available May, June, September, or October.The fireplace is your warmth for a late spring or early fall chill, as there is no heat inthe cottage. Expires October 2011. Please leave it clean.

Don't miss this world premiere production! Broadway's Santino Fontana and JoannaGleason will star in playwright Stephen Karam's . One of thenation's most promising young playwrights, Karam has a knack for blending misery andhilarity into an explosive cocktail of comedy. Directed by Peter Dubois. Seats subjectto availability; play opens April 1 and continues through May 1, 2011.

Discover the unique natural scenery and wildlife of the North Shore's Essex River andits salt marshes. Two people can enjoy a ninety-minute narrated cruise aboard theEssex River Queen. Learn some history; take in the beauty of glacier-formed beaches,Hog and Choate Islands, and unspoiled riverside landscapes; and glide on the smoothriver waters under the shadow of Great Blue Herons. Valid on weekdays, May throughOctober 2011. Information is available at www.essexcruises.com/narrated.html

810. Waterfront Cape Cod Cottage in Provincetown

811. Two Tickets to the Huntington Theatre

812. Essex River Sightseeing Cruise

Beachfront Bliss

Donor: CA Parent Marianne Boswell

Sons of the Prophet

Donor: Huntington Theatre Company

Ride the River Queen

Donor: Essex River Cruises and Charters


Sons of the Prophet


Estimated Value:$50

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Enjoy a whole week's vacation in this seasonal waterfront cottage with southwesterlyviews of the ocean in Pemaquid, Maine. At the water's edge on John's Bay, this is theideal honeymoon cottage, romantic getaway, or nature lover's retreat. Serene andprivate, the cottage is hidden away on a one-mile access road on 700 feet of shorelineand beach teeming with wildlife. Just twenty feet above the high-water mark, you can'tget any closer to the shore. One kayak is available, as well as a dock, float, andmooring. A motorboat can be available for an extra fee. The property is convenient toPemaquid Lighthouse, beaches, the Monhegan ferry from New Harbor, and theDamariscotta and Boothbay Harbor areas. Comes complete with complimentarylobsters, steamers, and oysters! Your vacation will be arranged for aSaturday-to-Saturday stay during the month of June or September of 2011. Occupancyis for two adults and two children. No smoking, no pets. Property description can befound at Homeaway.com Property #101733 or VRBO.com #323680.

New York Times bestselling novelist Chris Bohjalian will use your name as a characterin a novel to be published in 2012 or 2013. The novel, which is an historical epic alongthe lines of his 2008 novel, is set in 1915 in Syria, Armenia, andthe beaches, trenches, and cliffsides of Gallipoli. Although most of the characters areArmenian and Turkish (which means they have Armenian and Turkish names), thereare some Bostonians (from the Boston-based Friends of Armenia), New Yorkers,Australians, and New Zealanders. So, if you have ever imagined yourself as a soldier, amissionary, or an assistant to an American or German diplomat, here's your chance.Winner will need to sign a brief release form. Chris is the author of thirteen books,including (Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year 1998),and Chris won the New England Book Award in 2002. His website ischrisbohjalian.com.

813. Waterfront Cottage in Pemaquid, Maine

814. Become a Character in a Bestselling Novel

A Week on the Coast

Donor: CA Parent Mike Cheney

See Your Name in a Novel!

Donor: CA Parent Chris Bohjalian


Skeletons at the Feast,

Midwives Secrets of Eden,The Double Bind.


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On Friday, April 22, 2011, the Concord Players open with their latest production,, and you could be there! With eleven Tony and ten Drama Desk

nominations, the musical wowed Broadway in 2005 and has since touredinternationally. Based on the movie of the same name, the show romps around theFrench Riviera of the '20s and '30s, delighting you with twists, turns, and music in thestyle of the great Cole Porter. Join Concord's community theater, now in theirninety-first season, for a thoroughly entertaining evening of singing, dancing, and, ofcourse, a happy ending.

Dabblers is a unique hobby shop in West Concord offering dozens of hobbies, space tolearn and enjoy, the right tools for the job, and healthy food and drink while youdabble. With this $80 gift certificate, learn a new hobby, such as jewelry making, guitarmaking, knitting, needlepoint, stained glass, or watercolors. They have all theequipment or even supplies for your current projects. Their event room hostsdemonstrations, classes, hobby clubs, or your next party. But of course all this craftingwill make you hungry, so Dabblers Cafc offers a changing variety of soups, salads,sandwiches, and pastries, accompanied by the best coffee and espresso in the area. Eat,drink, read, browse, relax, and learn! Classes are ongoing, so check their website atwww.dabblersconcord.com. Expires one year from issue date.

815. Opening Night with The Concord Players

816. Class at Dabblers

Two Tickets to Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Donor: Concord Players

Learn a New Hobby

Donor: Dabblers - Hobbies + Cafe

DirtyRotten Scoundrels

Estimated Value:$48

Estimated Value:$80

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Forget Paris. In these locally sourced times, the righteous choice for date night is rightdown Massachusetts Avenue in neighboring Lexington. With this package, you andyour amorously significant and environmentally virtuous other can enjoy thecomfortable sophistication of Lexx's authentic American cuisine, followed by astarry-eyed evening of classical music, passionately performed nearby. Choose fromone of four concerts in the upcoming 2011-2012 season. Although dates and programshave yet to be announced, the Lexington Symphony performs in September,November, February, and April. Contact the donor for arrangements. Please allow sixweeks notice for concert tickets. Expiration date: May 2012 for concert tickets. Findmore information at www.lexx-restaurant.com and www.lexingtonsymphony.org.

For the past decade, From the Top has been the preeminent showcase for America'sbest young musicians. Through award-winning NPR and PBS programs, online media,a national tour of live events, and education programs, From the Top shares the storiesand performances of pre-collegiate musicians with millions each week. Each programprovides a compelling and entertaining window into the world of a diverse group ofyoung people, who pursue life with passion, determination, and joy. These four ticketsare for the October 2, 2011 show at 2:00 p.m. Also included in this package is a Fromthe Top t-shirt, a CD of the Tenth Season, a CD by Christopher O'Riley, and also awaterbottle, bumper sticker, and mug. More information can be found athttp://www.fromthetop.org/content/top.

Well then, because you will be attending the royal wedding, you might as well crossthe pond in style. Use these two round-trip business class tickets from Boston toLondon with full flat beds for a restful night of flying. The donor will book your ticketsusing his miles with British Airways. Mutually agreeable dates to be confirmedbetween purchaser and donor.

817. Symphony with Dinner at Lexx's

818. "From the Top" in Boston

819. Round-Trip Tickets Boston to London on British Airways

Think Globally, Romance Locally

Donor: Chris Mines and Lisa Fitzgibbons

Celebrate the Power of Classical Music

Donor: CA Parents Edward and Jennifer Hurley-Wales

Was Your Invitation in the Mail?

Donor: CA Parents Nancy Traversy and Martin Lueck




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More details will be available the night of the auction.

820. Wyndham Hotel in NYCThe Big Apple

Donor: Wyndham Garden Hotel, Midtown Convention CenterEstimated Value:$500

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With the playoffs approaching, general manager Danny Ainge decided a rostershake-up was the team's best hope for rewriting last year's script, in which the Celticslost starting center Kendrick Perkins to injury, then fell to the Los Angeles Lakers ingame seven of the NBA Finals. Perk is now playing in Oklahoma City, but you andthree guests can watch from center court his replacements, Nenad Krstic and JeffGreen, along with all stars Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondotake on rookie-of-the-year candidate John Wall and the Washington Wizards on Friday,April 8, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Includes parking pass.

Got a hankerin' for some finger lickin', rib stickin', great tastin' barbeque? Then,pardner, you are in luck! Grillmeister Extraordinaire Don Kingman will be serving uphis famous Super Secret Barbequed Baby Back Ribs, his great aunt Adelyne's TexasBarbequed Chicken, and the meanest cheeseburgers this side of...well, 495. You'll feaston Chuckwagon Salad, Ponderosa Potato Salad, and Don's Famous Lone Star BakedBeans. Top it all off with a bowl of Benson's Homemade Ice Cream and all the fixin'sfor a super sundae!

The top thirty bidders will enjoy this mighty tasty feast hosted at the Concord home ofJeff and Charlene Briggs on Sunday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m. Raindate will be Sunday,May 22. Activities will include volleyball or badminton, or a good old-fashioned gameof croquet. If you need a ride from CA, don't you fret. Grillmeister Kingman will roundup some ponies!

Live

901L. Celtics Game for Four

902L. Backyard Barbecue with Don Kingman

Prelude to a Championship?

Donor: CA Parents Paul and Meredith Allen

CA's Director of Operations

Donors: CA Staff Don KingmanCA Parents Charlene and Jeff BriggsCA Parents Peter and Tricia BensonKeane Fire and Safety Equipment



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For a real change of pace, explore a part of America the Beautiful that can only bedescribed as a true unknown jewel, the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico. Leading youon your five-day hiking or horseback pack trip will be Preston Bates, who has beenguiding guests through the high mountains of the Gila Wilderness for over 25 years.Spend your days in the world's oldest designated wilderness area by fishing, hunting,backpacking, horseback riding, or photographing the beauty of the wilderness. Spendyour evenings in total relaxation gazing at the stars. This makes a perfect father/son ormother/daughter memorable trip! Tents, meals, and all gear other than personal itemsand sleeping bags will be provided. This trip is highly customizable based on your priorhorseback riding experience and general physical condition, and transportation fromthe Albuquerque airport can be arranged with Preston. Available June 1 throughSeptember 1, 2011. Two weeks notice is required. Please make arrangements withPreston Bates at 575-533-6253 or [email protected]. More information available atwww.NBarRanch.com

Start out your special evening with Summer Stages directors Amy Spencer and RichardColton by enjoying a pre-performance dinner at Sam's Restaurant at Louis. Located onthe Boston Waterfront, Sam's celebrates the local bounty of New England's farms andartisans, the simplicity of an American Diner, and the endless and timeless appeal ofthe French Bistro menu. After dinner, Amy and Richard will stroll along the harborwith you to the Institute of Contemporary Art where a pair of tickets will be reservedfor you to a much-anticipated evening of dance. Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane DanceCompany Alumni: Arthur Aviles, Alexandra Beller, Sean Curran, Larry Goldhuber,Heidi Latsky, and Andrea E. Woods each present their work in a unique performancethat celebrates the mentorship of one of the most innovative voices in contemporarydance: Bill T. Jones. Jones is fresh off his Kennedy Honors and a Tony Award for theBest Choreography for the Broadway musical FELA!

903L. Wilderness Pack Trip for Two in New Mexico

904L. A Special Evening with Summer Stages Dance

Bring out your inner explorer!

Donor: CA Parent Preston Bates, N Bar Ranch

Dine and Dance the Night Away

Donor: CA Parents and Faculty Richard Colton and Amy SpencerDonor: Summer Stages Dance at Concord Academy



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If you are a true wine connoisseur, you already know that the first growth Bordeauxwines were established in 1855 at the Exposition Universelle de Paris. These top fiveFrench red wines that made it on the list all came from the Mcdoc region except forone: ChCteau Haut-Brion from Graves. Since then, the top five French Bordeaux havechanged very little and now you will be able to collect the same wines that EmperorNapolean III deemed as the Best of the Best! These five bottles include:

Chateau La Tour - 1998- Pauillac (Prized for its power, a deep red-ruby with aromas ofcassis, licorice, and lead pencil)Chateau Lafite Rothschild - 1999- Pauillac (Firm, yet delicate and supple with darkruby color, ripe black currants, almonds, violets and vanilla, spicy, oaky scents)Chateau Haut Brion - 1994 - Graves (Showing almost roasted berry and plum fruitcomplicated by notes of tobacco, hot stones, and minerals)Chateau Mouton Rosthschild 1997 - Pauillac (Deep ruby with exotic, enticing aromasof black fruits, cherry cough syrup, roast coffee and caramel, along with pungentoakiness)Chateau Margaux -1999 - Margaux (Opulent and rich, a multidimensional bouquetwith a fragrance of ripe black currants, spicy vanilla oakiness, and violets)

Imagine a glorious panoramic view of Central Park! Enjoy a two-night , three-day stayin this fabulous two-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment (1,800 square feet) locatedclose to Lincoln Center. Furnished with nineteenth century English furniture andImpressionist and Chinese art, it sleeps up to six people. Immerse yourself in theculture of New York City. Museums, theatre, fine dining, and shopping are allaccessible from this luxurious apartment. Date and time to be mutually arranged withowner at least one month prior to visit. Available April 2011 to April 2012.

905L. First Growth Bordeaux Wines

906L. Getaway in New York City

The Best of the Best


Manhattan Apartment

Donor: CA Parents Robert Beckwitt & Barbara Hughey



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What Boston attraction is all the buzz? The MFA's spectacular new Art of the AmericasWing -- showcasing more than 5,000 works of art produced in North, Central, andSouth America over the course of three millenia. This new wing doubles the number ofobjects on view from the collection, including several large-scale masterpieces notdisplayed for decades! You and four guests will enjoy a one-hour tour with MFA'sDeputy Director and CA Parent Chris Bratton and an experienced curator, duringwhich you'll learn details about the planning, architecture, and fine art of the new wing.You'll see works by renowned artists Thomas Sully, John Singleton Copley, PaulRevere, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, and many, many more. Following the tour,you'll be treated to lunch at the MFA's fine dining restaurant Bravo where you'llcontinue your discussion about the museum with Chris Bratton. After this experience,you'll be planning your return visit to view the rest of the new wing's collection! Tourand lunch to be scheduled at a mutually agreeable date May through October 2011.

Ever wish you could go behind-the-scenes to see how a newsroom really works?FOX25 Anchor Mark Ockerbloom will tour your group of five at FOX25's controlroom and weather center at their Dedham facility. A native of Winchester, MarkOckerbloom anchors FOX25 News at 6:00, 10:00, and 11:00 p.m. In 2010, Markreceived a Boston/New England Emmy for Best Anchor. Dates and times are based onFOX25 personnel availability. Please redeem by August 31, 2011.

907L. MFA Tour and Lunch for Five

908L. Tour of FOX25 Newsroom

Art of Three Millenia

Donor: CA Parents Christopher Bratton and Maria Benfield

Get the Real Scoop!

Donor: CA Parent Gail Freeman


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Enjoy a private concert of chamber music in your own home. The Walden ChamberPlayers, Concord Academy's Ensemble-in-Residence, will present a thirty-minuteconcert of wonderful and exciting classical chamber music repertoire for threeinstruments for you and your guests at your home. Founded in 1997, the Boston-basedWalden Chamber Players has garnered a reputation for being one of the most excitingand versatile chamber groups performing today. The success of its performances,recordings, and educational curricula has earned it a place as one of the mostsought-after chamber ensembles in the United States. Ensemble members are not onlyversatile and accomplished artists but also teach at some of the nation's premierinstitutions including the New England Conservatory of Music, University ofMichigan, Boston University, and the Longy School of Music. Repertoire requests willbe welcomed but cannot be guaranteed. Performance location must be within thirtymiles of the Boston area and date must be mutually agreed upon.

If you want the premier wine tasting experience, then a tasting with CA Parent JohnMcClement is for you. Thirty guests will sample wines specifically chosen by John forthis very special evening hosted by Althea and David Kaemmer in their lovely Concordhome overlooking the Sudbury River. A selection of cheeses and hors d'oeuvresappropriate to the flavors of the wines will accompany the tasting.

John McClement is Wine and Spirits Director of All Weather Management, a NewYork based restaurant group that includes the renowned Keens Steakhouse, Noho Star,Temple Bar, and Elephant and Castle. He created and manages the wine programs andcellars at each restaurant and teaches product knowledge and wine education. John hasbeen a featured speaker at wine and food festivals, events, and fundraisers and consultsregularly for other restaurants. In wine competitions he has been a judge for ,

, and the and has written and contributedto , , , , , and

. To learn more about John, go towww.ultimatebeveragechallenge.com and click on "judging".

The tasting will be hosted on a mutually agreeable date to be determined September2011 through April 2012.

909L. Private Home Concert with the Walden Chamber Players

910L. Wine Tasting with John McClement

Your Very Own Front Row Seats

Donor: Walden Chamber Players

Premier Wine Tasting Experience

Donor: CA Parents David and Althea Kaemmer and FamilyDonor: CA Parent John McClement


Star WineWines on the Wing Bon Appetit Tasting Panel

The New York Times Wine Spectator Bon Appetit Santc Sommelier NewsBusiness Traveler

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Greeks vs. Romans? Old news.Christians vs. Lions? Too messy.Kennedy vs. Kruschev? Too political.It's our beloved Boston Red Sox vs. those Yankees from NY!

What better way to celebrate the dawn of a new season of hope and opportunity than bywatching our Sox trounce the Yanks on Opening Day? Four tickets for April 6 at 2:05p.m. can be yours in the State Street Pavilion which features not only some of the finestand most comfortable sight lines at Fenway Park, but also access to the club lounge anddining area, two full bars, in-seat food and beverage services and flat screen TVslocated throughout the Pavilion so you never miss a pitch. These tickets were chosenby the Red Sox head office especially for the CA Parents Benefit for Financial Aid andare never available to the general public. This is truly a chance of a lifetime!

Let Wikipedia remind you that "Since the inception of the wild card team and an addedDivision Series, these American League East rivals have squared off in the AmericanLeague Championship Series three times, with the Red Sox winning in 2004. Inaddition, the teams have twice met in the last regular season series of a season todecide the league title, in 1904 (when the Red Sox won) and in 1949...The teams alsofinished tied for first in 1978, when the Yankees won a high-profile one-game playofffor the division title. The 1978 division race is memorable for the Red Sox having helda 14-game lead over the Yankees more than halfway through the season. Similarly, the2004 American League Championship Series is notable for the Yankees leading 3games to 0 and ultimately losing a best of seven series. The Red Sox comeback wasthe only time in baseball history that a team has come back from an 0-3 deficit to win aseries."

But, then again, the citizens of Red Sox Nation know that miracles can happen.

911L. Four Red Sox vs. Yankees Tickets on Opening DayWhat is the World's Ultimate Rivalry?

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Imagine relaxing in your own private Wimco Villa on St. Barts. Imagine arriving thereto find it stocked with a buffet of fine foods, fruits, breads, cheeses, and wines. Enjoythe privacy of your own pool. Enjoy the open air layout, the music wafting through thehouse, the sweeping views of the stunning blue waters below. During the day, you'llvisit sugar sand beaches and window shop in the quaint harbor town of Gustavia. Atnight you'll sample international cuisine at one of the eighty restaurants on the island,then go out and listen to live music or dance the night away if so inspired.

This package, the private two-bedroom villa for one week, plus Wimco's unparalleledconcierge services, is valued well in excess of $8,000 but tonight it is available to thehighest bidder.

Wimco has a large selection of one and two bedroom villas on St. Barts. A portion ofthat inventory has been selected for participation in the Concord Academy ParentsBenefit for Financial Aid. The final villa selection for the winner will be based onavailability at the time the winner books their vacation. For photos of possible villas,go to http://www.wimco.com/sbh. This offer is good for travel between May 1 -December 14, 2011 and January 5 - December 14, 2012. Blackout dates apply fortravel between December 15, 2011 and January 5, 2012. (It is important to note thatthe retail price of the villa may be lower than what the winner bids for the villa due tothe add-ons included here that are not part of a typical transaction.)

912L. A Wimco Villa in St. BartsA Little Bit of France in the Caribbean

Donor: Wimco Villas, Stiles Bennet '81, PresidentEstimated Value:$8000

Silent Auction Rules

The Silent Auction will open for bidding at 6:00 p.m. and will close by 7:15 p.m. A bid sheet for each silent auction item will specify the minimum starting bid.

To place a bid, record your assigned bidder number and the bid amount on the next

available blank line on the bid sheet.

When the Silent Auction closes, the highest bidder will win the item. A bidder in the process of submitting a bid at the time of the silent auction closing may complete the bid. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the silent auction supervisor exercises final discretion with respect to the winning bidder.

NOTE: All items are categorized and presented at the discretion of the auction committee in order to maximize contributions to the financial aid program at Concord Academy.

Live Auction Rules

The Live Auction will begin at approximately 7:45 p.m. and will continue until all items have been auctioned.

Guests may view the items from 6:00 p.m. until the start of the Live Auction bidding.

To enter a bid, the bidder must raise his or her bidder number and be acknowledged by

the auctioneer. This must be repeated for each increase in the bid.

Each bid legally obligates the bidder to pay his or her bid price in full at the end of the evening, if such bid is deemed the high bid.

The Live Auction will be fast-paced so bids must be made quickly!

If the auctioneer determines that an opening bid, or any subsequent bid, is not

commensurate with the value of the item offered, he might reject the bid and withdraw the item from sale. If, having acknowledged an opening bid, the auctioneer decides that an advance thereafter is not sufficient, s/he may reject the advance.

The auctioneer retains the right to add or delete any item from sale, make verbal

corrections, and provide additional data with respect to each auction item.

The auctioneer reserves the right to announce conditions of a sale at any time during the bidding.

In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer will have the sole and final decision to either

determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute.

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