books & vines sneak peek
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Here's a look at the great live auction items available at the 2012 Books & Vines event!TRANSCRIPT
A dinner
and auction
to benefit
9.14.12
Event Schedule
5:30pm Social
Silent Auction Opens
6:30pm 1st Silent Auction Table Closes
6:40pm 2nd Silent Auction Table Closes
6:45pm Dinner
7:30pm Welcome & Introductions
7:45pm Live Auction
Dessert, Dancing and Music
On behalf of the lives you are changing, thank you for your support and friendship!
Live Auction
1. Profess Your Love of Wine
Enjoy some of the best west coast merlots with WSU’s
Director of Viticulture and Enology, Thomas Henick-
Kling. This fun and educational evening for 6 takes
place at the home of Reading Foundation Board
Member and Assistant Vice Chancellor Dr. Liza
Nagel. Henick-Kling has been honored nationally
and internationally for his work, including the New
York Wine & Grape Foundation’s Wine Industry
Research Award. Fair Market Value (FMV): $500.
Thank you Liza Nagel, Thomas Henick-Kling and
Washington State University!
2. Personal Shopping Experience
Treat yourself to a weekend getaway and revamp
your wardrobe! This package includes a gas card to
get you to Seattle, accommodations at a Starwood
Hotel, dinner at one of famous Seattle Chef Tom
Douglas’s restaurants—which include Lola and
Palace Kitchen—and expert advice from personal
stylist Leslie Umagat to help you amplify your style.
FMV: $500. Thank you Jessica Blankenship, Marilee Eerkes, Trent & Elizabeth Thompson, Leslie Umagat,
Tom Douglas!
3. Gourmet Pizza Experience
Learn the secrets of handcrafted gourmet pizza from
celebrity chef Frank Russo. Gather up to 12 friends for
a taste of Italy with all the comforts of home! You will
enjoy making your own pizza pies from authentic
Italian ingredients while sipping carefully paired
Anelare wines. Enjoy the personal attention and
vibrant personality of this amazing chef. Don’t miss
out on this truly unique experience! Dinner must be
scheduled by 12/31/2012 and redeemed by
6/30/2013. FMV: $1,000. Thank you Frank & Maryann
Russo, Dale & Suzanne Heaston and Anelare!
4. Red Fender Autographed Guitar
Be the envy of your friends with a Red Fender
autographed guitar with signatures from the
members of the Rolling Stones. This item is sure to be
a conversation piece and would make a great gift
for the music fan in your life. Don’t miss this
opportunity to own a valuable collector’s item!
Provided by Friends of the Reading Foundation.
5. The Best of WSU
Enjoy some of the best activities Washington State
University has to offer. Start with a post-Thanksgiving
adventure to Pullman to watch the Cougars of WSU
take on the University of Washington Huskies in the
annual Apple Cup (4 tickets) and take home an
autographed Mike Leach WSU football helmet as a
souvenir. After the snow melts, plan on heading back
with three friends for some golf at Palouse Ridge Golf
Club, rated in the top three of Golfweek’s Campus
Courses. Spend an hour in lessons with head golf
pro, Jeremy Wexler, then hit the links to test your skills
(greens fees and carts included). After a successful
day on the course, head over to Palouse Falls
Brewing to get a tour and taste some of the amazing
microbrews. No need to drive home as this
experience includes an overnight stay in a suite at
the Holiday Inn. FMV: $1,200. Thank you Jeremy & Dita Wexler, Orman Johnson and Mark & Jessica
Blankenship!
6. Luau in the Tri-Cities
Savor the traditional foods and experience the
culture of the Hawaiian Islands poolside at a luau
presented by Reading Foundation board members!
Sip Mai Tais and enjoy the flavors of Hawaii, including
tropical Pupus (appetizers), Kahlua pig, teriyaki
chicken and decadent Hula Pie. This package is for
up to 12 guest! Redeem by September 14, 2013.
FMV: $1,200. Thank you Children’s Reading Foundation
Board Members!
7. Expand Your Wine Collection
Savor the flavors of the
friends of the Children’s
Reading Foundation!
Take home a wide
selection of premium
wines in a 32-bottle wine
refrigerator. Many of the
bottles are signed by the
Friends of the Children’s
Reading Foundation. FMV: $1,500. Thank you Friends
of the Reading Foundation!
8. Paradise Vacation
Experience one week in a tropical paradise at
Paniolo Greens Resort in Waikoloa! Located on the
Kohala Coast, you’ll enjoy captivating mountains as
the Paniolo Greens is a lush, tropical retreat deep in
the heart of the Big Island. It’s perfect for romantic
getaways, family vacations, reunions and golf
outings. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom fully furnished
condominium acts as a home-away-from-home. The
resort features a spa, exercise facility, on-site
activities such as Hula lessons, tennis, horse shoes,
swimming and more! Reserve as soon as possible for
travel by December 31, 2012 Thanksgiving and
Christmas weeks are available! FMV: $1,000. Thank
you Suzanne and Dale Heaston!
9. Mid-Columbia Wine Excursion
Enjoy Red Mountain wineries as
you and six friends take a
private tour to some of the finest
wineries in our region with
knowledgeable experts! Wine
Press Northwest’s Andy Perdue
will be your guide as you taste
some of the area’s best wines!
Please make arrangements at least one month in
advance. Date will be mutually agreed upon by all
wineries. FMV: $1,000. Thank you Andy Perdue!
10. Hells Canyon Boat Tour
Start the day off with bloody marys and cinnamon
rolls before boarding the boat to ride the rapids of
Hell’s Canyon with 6-8 of your friends. Midway
through the day you will stop to enjoy a fresh grilled
lunch and drinks on a scenic beach. Guests will
have the opportunity to kayak the whitewater and/
or fish as they take in the scenery and history of the
Hell’s Canyon National Recreation Area. Must be
scheduled by 12/31/12.
Suggested excursion
dates between August
and October 2013 for
best weather. FMV:
$2,500. Thank you Devan & Amy Clements and Jessica
& Mark Blankenship!
11. Phenomenal Fountain
Be the proud owner of this
beautiful 3-tiered beige-colored
cement fountain by Gamache
Nursery is majestic and eye
catching. This impressive water
feature blends in to any
landscaping design as if Mother
Nature selected the fountain
herself! Don’t worry about
getting it home as delivery is
included. FMV: $1,000. Thank
you Gamache Landscaping!
12. Autographed Sunburst Guitar
Christmas is just around the corner, and if you have a
musician in the family a Sunburst Guitar
autographed by the band members of Pearl Jam
would be the gift that tops them all! No one to buy
for? Don’t forget to include yourself on Santa’s list!
Provided by Friends of the Reading Foundation.
13. Guided Fishing Trip for Four
Tired of only bringing home stories about ’the one
that got away?’ Let the experts be your guide as you
and three of your friends embark out of a 23’
Alumaweld boat equipped with comfortable
seating, the latest electronics, UHF radios and life
jackets for everyone on board. Your guides will
supply bait, tackle and other fishing items
developed by leaders in the fishing industry! Trips are
offered year round, from the vast mouth of the
Columbia River to pristine Hell’s Canyon in Idaho. Big
Rods Guide Service trips are based on the fish in
season. Arrangements must be made at least a
month in advance for an agreed upon date. Expires
9/15/13. FMV: $700. Thank you Bryan Bell!
14. Winemakers Dinner with John Bookwalter
Enjoy dinner with winemaker John Bookwalter as
you taste current releases perfectly paired with
JBistro chef Mark Schwegel’s culinary creations. This
This package is for up to 8 people and is a truly
unique experience you and your friends are sure to
enjoy! Redeem by 9/14/13. FMV: $1,500. Thank you
Bookwalter Winery and John Bookwalter!
15. Mt. Hood Family & Friends Getaway
Wy’East Log Lodge is a spacious and grand log
home on 2 secluded acres with breathtaking views
of Mount Hood from the great room. This custom
home, features a spacious and well-appointed
kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless steel
appliances, a gas range and breakfast nook with
views of Clear Creek. Plenty of room for up to 9
people to enjoy a vacation together. The master
suite has a king bed and romantic attached bath
with a soaker tub. Two additional bedrooms feature
queen beds and guests can also sleep on a queen
sleeper sofa in the living room. Relax with a
complimentary bottle of Leonetti wine in the Oregon
Hot Springs hot tub on the deck while you take in
the sights and sounds of nature. Two nights lodging
to be used by November 15, 2012. FMV: $1,200.
Thank you Art King and Lura Powell!