1. “The Turtle” Artist: Dr. Lindsey PetrasDr. Lindsey Petras is a veterinarian by day and artist by night. She was an associate veterinarian at two practices in the Birmingham area for nine years be-fore starting her own practice at Grants Mill Animal Hospital. Lindsey has been an impassioned lover of animals since she was very young. She now lives out her dream on a farm in Springville where she has amassed a small herd of cats, dogs, horses, chickens, and miniature donkeys. Presenter: Therese Bynum

2. Titanic Dinner for 8Get ready to travel back in time to 1912, and enjoy an 11-course dinner with wine pairings, inspired by the last meal served on the Titanic. Seven of your friends will enjoy this once in a lifetime experience in the home of Chef Charles Guerrier. Includes in-vitations, printed menus, music that was played on the Titanic, and much more. The Chef encourages everyone to dress to theme; it creates a very fun atmosphere and a night you will always remember!Date to be mutually agreed upon between winner and Chef Guerrier in the Spring of 2017.Donated by: Charles & Jan Guerrier

3. Best of BirminghamGift cards:- $300 from Bottega- Dinner for four at Bottega. Excludes alcohol, tax, and gratuity. Offer not valid on Valen-tine’s Day or New Year’s Eve.- $200 from FOODBAR- Dinner for four. Alcohol and gratuity excluded.- $300 from Perry’s- Dinner for four.- $150 from Café DuPont- Gift certificate expires August 2017.Donated by: Bottega, FOODBAR, Perry’s, Café DuPont

4. “Beautiful Rodeo”Artist: Bob McKennaBob has painted with Hand in Paw since 2002, and loves the spontaneity and teamwork in creating this art. He is a Coun-selor in Clinical Psychology who is passionate about develop-ing wellness centers for all people to maintain balance in their lives. Art and art history are an integral part of Bob’s family, who find inspiration and beauty in all things. The Clubhouse

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on Highland in Southside is a grand home of the ‘Gilded Age’ used as a charitable meeting place, which he has restored and kept open for the entire Birmingham community. All are welcome to join and have a home for their charity. Bob’s childhood Golden Retriever and best friend taught him the importance of unconditional love.Presenters: Kim Preskitt & Lisa Thompson

5. Game Day Dinner by FLIP Burger BoutiqueWant to enjoy a stress-free game day? Expe-rience a dinner catered by FLIP Burger Bou-tique this fall during your SEC game watch party, Sunday fun day or NFL Monday Night Football game. Whether supporting the Ti-gers, Tide, or Falcons, FLIP will cater a meal for 10 of your family and friends, complete with pregame appetizers, signature sliders, savory sides and innovative dessert options to enjoy while rooting on your favorite team in the comfort of your home.

FLIP will work with you to design a custom catering experience that meets your needs, and handles all delivery.

After winning “Top Chef All-Stars” and appearing on “Iron Chef America,” FLIP’s Chef Richard Blais brings an imaginative approach to cooking, offering creative gourmet burgers and shakes in a hip setting. FLIP Burger Boutique is known for its signature black angus beer burgers, innovative N2 milkshakes and savory side items served with condiments and sauces made daily in house. To balance out the menu, FLIP offers a variety of salads, veggie burgers, and lighter options suitable for all taste palates.Expires December 2017Donated by: FLIP Burger Boutique

6. “Sillys in the Flowers”Artist: Ann PhillipsAs a self-taught Birmingham-based artist, Ann‘s work reflects her passion for color and the ener-gy that is created from its unique lapping and overlapping of layers. The vivid use of color to create mood is reflected in many of Ann’s piec-es. She uses a variety of techniques for a cer-tain look to her paintings. Although she paints a wide variety of subject matter, she favors land-scapes and gardens because she is happiest when painting outdoors. Whether she is work-ing with a still life or landscape, Ann is always fascinated by texture, form, and color which she uses in expressing how she feels about what she

is seeing. She does not limit herself in what she paints or how she might interpret what she sees. This freedom allows her work to move from representational to minimalist to abstraction.Presenter: Kim Dillenbeck

7. California Trip for 2 *Includes airfare!4 nights and 5 day stays for two at Stanford Inn in Mendoci-no, California, a very charming part of wine country. Gourmet dinner for two at the hotel, spa visit with massage for two, tour of Mendocino Botanical Gar-dens, special wine tasting at Pacific Star, plus your choice of one of the following: ocean kayak tour for two, historical train ride through Redwoods, horseback riding on the Pacific. Trip has no expiration date.Includes 4 one-way Southwest flight e-pass(es)℠ which can be combined for roundtrip travel. Travel valid for domestic travel only. Passes expire 09/21/17Donated by: Island Explorations & Southwest Airlines

8. Week in Alys BeachEnjoy a one-week stay (Saturday to Saturday) in a beautiful 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom house that sleeps 8 in Alys Beach, Florida. Seconds from Caliza pool. The open-air entry hall is aligned with two courtyards, one filled by a plunge pool and the other located just off the kitchen with outdoor dining for eight. The sunken living room off the main hall is bordered by both courtyard spaces and offers a comfortable, intimate space for guests to gather. Two bedrooms, including the master suite are located upstairs – both with private loggias. Also upstairs is a children’s room flanked by two small sleeping alcoves with twin

beds. The third bedroom is detached from the main house, just on the far side of the large loggia that sits next to the courtyard pool.Expires December 31, 2017Donated by Liz and Billy Cornay

9. “Generations of Creative”Artist: Leah DoddLeah Dodd is a graphic designer who de-signs jewelry in her spare time. Her jewelry can be seen at the Red Cat Coffee House in Pepper Place and AKA Girlstuff in Home-wood. She has a BFA in Art from Auburn University and has shown her paintings in many local shows and galleries over the years. Leah’s love of animals comes from her parents. Her father, Chandler McGee is a local veterinarian and her mother is an ardent cat lover.Presenter: Margaret Davis

10. 5 Nights in Belize for 4Enjoy an oceanfront suite that affords all the comforts of home with incredible views of the Caribbean Sea for 4 guests. Your stay includes complimentary breakfast and 4-8 expeditions. Outdoor excursions include some of the world’s best diving and fly fishing for “The Big 3” (Bone-fish, Tarpon and Permit). Inland excursions in-clude a tour of Blue Creek Cave, an outing to the Nim Li Punit Mayan Ruins and more. The hotel has an expansive pool with swim up bar and cabanas, two onsite restaurants provide wonderful dining options with beautiful views and sunsets, a full service spa and fitness center onsite, and much more. You can choose a queen bed and 2 twin bed suite or a queen bed and king bed suite. A complimentary shuttle is provided for airport transfers and daily trips to the nearby town of Placencia. Your stay can be reserved any time, based on availability, with the exception of the following holiday weeks: Christmas, New Years, President’s Day, Spring Break (3/4/17 – 4/22/17), 4th of July and Thanksgiving. Unless otherwise noted, all special event/holiday weeks start the Saturday before the holiday through the Saturday after the holiday with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s which are 12/19/16 – 1/2/17 and 12/22/17 – 01/05/18.Airfare not included.Donated by: Getaway2Give

11. “Scout’s Daily Dive”Artist: Linda Ellen PriceLinda Ellen Price is a professional painter of both creative works and portraits. She is represented by Anderson Fine Art, St. Simons Island, Georgia; Portraits Inc., New York, New York; Clare Robbins Portraits, Tampa, Florida; and Beverly McNeil Gallery, Birmingham. Her work hangs in many public and private collections in the United States, Canada, Sweden and South America. Her painting “Corner Conver-sation” is part of the Huntsville Museum of Art’s permanent collection. Linda Ellen is a registered nurse who realized her true calling was painting. She studied with several artists and became a protégé of Russian artist Max Heldman. She has been featured in numerous pub-lications including Portico, Veranda, American Art Collector, Southern Accents, Jezebel, Birmingham Magazine, B-Metro, the cover of Black

& White, La Vie Claire, and Artists and Galleries of the South.Presenter: Joe Medori

12. Week in Loudun, FranceThe ‘Maison Cornay’ probably dates back to the early beginnings of the city and it was the home of the missionary Jean-Charles Cornay, who was made a saint by the Catholic church for being made a martyr in Vietnam in the early 19th century. After 6 years of painstaking restoration under the supervision of an architect from the French ‘Historical Monuments Department’, the house is now replete with all of the modern amenities that anyone could hope for, all the while respecting the historical features of the property. With 6 bedrooms (3 king size beds and 3 queen size beds), 6 and a half bathrooms, 2 working kitchens, 2 large flat screen TV’s, 3 washers and 3 dryers, and under floor heating and air-conditioning throughout, this house can welcome up to 14 people in a very comfortable fashion. A large inner courtyard with a 200 year old palm tree in the middle can seat up to 30 people. There is night lighting as well in the courtyard.

This is a wonderful property to use as a base for visiting the vast num-ber of castles, fine properties and tourist attractions in the region and the adjoining Loire Valley area. The renowned Abbaye of Fontevrault is not far, nor are the towns of Saumur and Poitier. Whichever direction you head in, there are fabulous sites to be seen and great gastronomic experiences to be had. Since you have everything on site for fine din-ing, however, you may simply choose to buy fresh produce at one of the many outdoor morning markets that take place in towns throughout France. While you are preparing your gourmet feasts, your children can entertain themselves up in the ‘recreation room’, with a large television and DVD library of English language films. The house even has a hand-icap accessible bedroom and bathroom. There are not many ancient properties in France that have been restored to such a high level of modern comfort. Medieval stone houses can be charming to look at but miserable to live in due to the thick stone walls and the cold that seeps into your bones. Here, you can enjoy going back in time while living in modern day comfort!*1 week- Saturday to Saturday. Must be used in Spring of 2017.Loudun is a 3 hour drive from ParisAirfare not included.Donated by: Liz and Billy Cornay

13. In-Home Dinner with Chef Chris HastingsHow many people get to have Chef Chris Hastings come to their home and cook for a private party? Not many, so here is your chance to wow your friends and family! Chef Hastings will come to your home and cook a magnificent dinner paired with wines for a party of 10 people. He will send each guest home with his complimentary cookbook from Hot & Hot Fish Club. Date to be mutually agreed upon between winner and the Hastings.Donated by: Idie & Chris Hastings

14. VIP Heart Tickets for 2 + Limo!(2) Heart collectible VIP concert tickets at Oak Moun-tain on Tuesday, September 20th with backstage meet & greet. Early entry into the building. Dedicated VIP entrance. Go behind the scenes with the official back-stage tour, access to VIP pre-show hospitality lounge with beer, wine, snacks and more! Official photo op-portunity with Ann & Nancy Wilson! Exclusive personalized plaque, commemorative VIP meet & greet laminate, and limited edition tour gift item. Accent Luxury Limo Company service for the night.Donated by: Live Nation & Accent Luxury Limo Company

15. Your Dog Could Be a Therapy DogDo you think your dog could be a therapy dog? Creative Dog Training can help you get one step closer! This package includes Creative Dog Training’s Basic Respect 101 Course, 10 days of Intensive Day Care, 4 private les-sons, a leather leash, a long training line, training collar, training treats, and a training journal. We hope to see you and your dog in a future Hand in Paw Therapy Team training cycle!Donated by: Creative Dog Training

16. “Overcoming the Obstacles”Artist: Beth BradleyBeth Bradley is a mostly self-taught artist. Favoring vibrant colors, she likes to build up her canvases with various media and materials. If you look at her work over the last decade and a half, you’ll find bottles, buildings, women, and birds. Beth teaches adult acrylic painting classes out of her home studio, and has lots of fun inspiring students to blossom. A student remarked that her classes have “enriched my life im-measurably, letting me cross paths with wonderful people of all ages, as well as keep my own work honest and fresh.” Twice a year, she hosts a big art show at her house, where people can purchase great, reasonably priced art. Beth has had numerous careers in her life, but none as fun as being

an artist and art teacher. Also, over the last decade she has tweaked a “secret recipe” for making funky scarves from torn fabric and yarn. She has difficulty keeping these creations in stock.Presenter: Rachel Goodson

17. Paella Party for 20Paella & Punch Patio Social for 20 people at OvenBird- in-teract with the chef and learn about Spanish food! Come enjoy our beautiful patio with 19 of your closest friends as we serve you unique paellas, and a delicious boozy punch made especially for your party. Simply call ahead to choose a date (Mon-Thurs) and we’ll take care of the rest!Date to be mutually agreed upon between winner and the Hastings.Donated by: Idie & Chris Hastings

18. Your Pet Could Be the Face of Picasso Pets 2017Do you have a special pet and want everyone to know it? If so, then this item is for you! A photograph of your pet will become the centerpiece of the marketing for Picasso Pets 2017. Your pet will be featured on posters, t-shirts, TV commer-cials, and other promotional materials.

19. “My Dog, Bones” Internationally acclaimed sculptor Frank Fleming has pro-duced an amazing body of work over the past four de-cades that continues to attract and excite museums, collec-tors, and the public alike. Growing up on a farm in rural Bear Creek, Alabama during the 1940’s, Frank Fleming was immersed in nature at a very early age. Having a speech impediment as a child, he chose not to speak until he was about eight years old, instead building a close bond with nature. This unique connection remains an important creative force throughout Fleming’s art and life. Fleming is an artistic genius whose love of nature and mankind comes alive with his unique talent, whimsical insight, and craftsmanship. This exquisite bronze sculpture depicts Bones, Fleming’s beloved black and white rescued mutt who was his constant companion for fourteen years. He specially saved this piece for Hand in Paw, and said that whoever takes it home tonight “will get a piece of his heart.”Donated by: Frank Fleming

20. Diamond HoopsBeautiful pair of 14K White Gold Diamond Hoops with 0.95 Carat Total Weight.Donated by: Diamonds Direct

21. Gus Mayer Makeover Party for 6Makeover party in private room at Gus Mayer for 6. Each guest will receive makeup done by a Chanel make-up artist, a $175 gift certificate to SmartSkin Med Spa (located in Gus Mayer), a Swell waterbottle, deluxe cosmetic samples, a gift card for 50.00 off 150.00 purchase (regular price ready to wear items only), and wine and hors d’oeuvres.Donated by: Gus Mayer