Preliminary Auction Catalog

These fabulous items can be won by the highest bidder at the Chocolate Moose Gala on Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Ware Center of Millersville University Lancaster.

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Live Auction Items

1  Ultimate Hershey's Gift Basket
Indulge, indulge, and indulge with this collection of Hershey treats--a chocoholic's dream!
Value: $ 100     The Hershey Company

2  Far Niente 2007, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Far Niente 2007, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5L Magnum. This wine offers intense aromas of blackberry and boysenberry along with licorice and perfume. A juicy and silky entry is followed by a velvety mid-palate, rich with layers of ripe purple fruit and cassis. Well-integrated and melting tannins lead to a long and juicy finish. Wine Spectator Rating: 93 points; Wine Advocate Rating: 93 points; Wine Enthusiast Rating: 93 points; Wine & Spirits Rating: 93 points.
Value: $ 255     Mary Ann and Ned E. Wehler

3  Three-Day Pocono Weekend
Enjoy a long weekend in the Poconos in this vacation home at the Lake Naomi Club near Camelback and Big Boulder/Jack Frost ski resorts. Beautiful place that sleeps eight, plus two sleeper sofas for 12 potential guests! Available February through March 2012. Dates to be arranged with owner. Check it out at www.lakenaomiclub.com.
Value: $ 750     Stephen W & Pamela S Wiley

4  Hilton Head Vacation Package
Imagine yourself in a quiet harbor town neighborhood at Hilton Head Island with quick access to world-class golf, a marina, and Sea Pines Beach Club. Enjoy this fully -equipped three bedroom, three-and-half bath villa for one week. Sleeps 6. Beautiful place! Roundtrip tickets for 2 are included. Must be used by January 21, 2013. Get more information here.
Value: $ 1700   Stephen W & Pamela S Wiley, North Museum Board of Directors

5  Tea & Chocolate Tasting for Six at Cafe Chocolate
A magical experience--five courses of rare high-altitude teas from white tea to matcha (the world's most expensive tea, served as part of a Japanese tea ceremony) and four courses of food, including a mini choclate fondue.
Value: $ 180     Cafe Chocolate of Lititz

6  Lakefront Condo in the Poconos for a Week
Spend up to a week in the Poconos in a fully equiped condo. Three BR, 2.5 Ba, sleeps 5 (plus 4 on fold- out sofas). Any season. Lakefront with deck, canoe, kayaks, tennis, beach, pool, biking and hiking. Skiing at Camelback, Jack Frost and Big Boulder nearby. 2.5 hrs. from Lancaster. Must be used within one year, subject to availability. Minimum bid: $1,000.00 for a week.
Value: $ 2000   Andrew H. Appel

7  Dinner for Six at 'The Wood Lot'
Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert in a unique country setting with your host Andy Appel. Dinner will be catered by Carr's Restaurant. Must be used by January 21, 2013.
Value: $ 600     Andrew H. Appel

8  Four Phillies Diamond Club Tickets
Four tickets to a 2012 Phillies baseball game in the Diamond Club, including a parking pass. Each ticket includes $30.00 of prepaid food and drink. Game to be agreed upon by donor. Tickets available after April 1, 2012. Check out the DIamond Club here.
Value: $ 540     Trout, Ebersole & Groff, Llp

9  Afternoon Sailing the Chesapeake
Set sail with Captain Rick Seavey to skim across the waves of the Chesapeake Bay. No sailing experience necessary. Lunch will be provided. Date to be mutually agreed upon; weather permitting.
Value: $ 500     Susan & Rick Seavey

10  Private Cocktails and Dinner for 12 in the North Museum Planetarium
Entertain your friends beneath the stars without worrying about the weather! Carr's Restaurant and the Chocolate Moose Committee will help you create the prefect menu for your memorable night. Cosmic Mike will even provide a night sky tour and a planetarium show of your choice. Date to be mutually agreed upon by winner, Carr's and Museum. Includes 3-hour use of Planetarium and Hall of the Cosmos. Minimum bid: $1200.00.
Value: $ 1900   Carr's Restaurant, Mike Smith, North Museum, Rosemary and Kent Strickler, Chocolate Moose Committee

11  Four Nights in Luxurious Bethany Beach Home
Five-day, four-night stay in a luxurious, spacious beach home in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Terrific ocean views and sunrises. Five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, plus 2 enclosed outside showers with dressing rooms. Also includes living room, dining room,den, full kitchen and laundry, two wraparound porches with a hot tub, outside grill, air conditioning, plus TVs in all bedrooms. This amazing abode is available from April 1 to June 15, 2012, date to be mutually agreed upon. No pets or smoking permitted.
Value: $ 3000   Mary Burton

For information, contact Jamie Alton or call 358-4712.

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