Caps v. New York Islanders

4 club tickets and a parking pass to the Caps/New York Islanders game on Thursday, October 18th. With the club tickets you and your friends will have access to club level amenities, including the bar and lounges. The face value is $90 per ticket/$360 total. Donated by The Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc.

Pitt at UVA

2 tickets to the University of Pittsburgh at University of Virginia game. When: Saturday, September 29. Where: Charlottesville, VA. The tickets have been donated by one of the coaches from Pitt and therefore are in UVA's visitors' section. Tickets are to be picked up at Will Call on game day.

McFadden's Gift Certificate

$25 gift certificate to McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon. Bidding begins at $5.

Cabin in Fox, Arkansas

Looking for a mountain hide away located on more than 250 glorious acres in Fox, Arkansas? The winner of this auction item will spend a long four day weekend ( eg. Friday-Monday) at Love Falls Resort with secluded waterfalls, streams, and gorgeous mountain bluffs reminiscent of a national park. Steeped with history of its early pioneer settlers, Love Falls invites visitors to escape and enjoy the romance of those earlier, simpler days.

The local area has a lot to offer as well. From listening to bluegrass and learning about the Ozark heritage to exploring mountain trails and canoeing, the surroundings offer something for every
traveler.

The cozy elegant cabin has two bedrooms, and two full baths complete with all the modern amenities. The master bedroom resembles a tree house taking up the entire top floor. It is complete with a large claw foot tub, a gas fire place and panoramic views. The owners have
watched deer and wild turkey from the bedroom window. There is a large wood burning fireplace and modern kitchen downstairs. For outdoor relaxing, you can sit on the front porch, the back deck overlooking the bluff or the secluded hot tub surrounded by 5 foot stone walls, a deck and cabana. At night the only light you see is a fire tower ten miles away. For additional information, check out the website: http://www.visitlovefalls.com/index.html. The cabin is
available the weekends of November 3, December 1, 8, 29, 2007, and many dates in 2008. Bidding begins at $300. If you have questions please leave a comment and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Bachelorette Melissa

Melissa is a 5’ 4’’ foot tall cute and good looking Latin American girl. She loves to dance and have fun with her friends. She is also a very intelligent and kind girl that loves to work with kids. You are going to have an unforgettable time with her.

Bachelor Luis Augusto

Luis Augusto is a 6 foot tall cute and nice guy with a nice smile and gorgeous blue eyes. He is very smart and full of fun. He likes to go out and have fun.

Bachelor Gil

Guillermo is a 6’ 1’’ really nice and fun guy. He has a beautiful smile that makes you smile too and dazzling hazel eyes. He is the kind of guy that is happy everywhere, in a bar dancing, watching movies and drinking wine, and in the outdoors. He is an intelligent and witty person that always has something smart and funny to add to a conversation, and on top of everything has the warmest heart.

Bachelorette Caro

Carolina is a 5’ 4’’ foot tall, hot and good-looking Colombian girl. As a good Colombian she loves to dance, dance, dance and dance!!!! Besides that, she is also a really smart and kind person who likes to spend some of her time helping other people. She enjoys the outdoors, especially going to the beach or having a fun evening drinking wine.

European Wine Trio

Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nior and Rioja comes from Italy, France and Spain respectively. Assorted snacks also included in this bundle. Retail value $60 starting bid $15.

Bachelor Casey

Native Northeasterner has traveled across multiple continents and has been enjoying life in DC for the past 2 years. Whether its hitting the beach or city streets this bachelor always greets life with a smile.

Bachelorette Mandy

This laid back West Virginian enjoys dancing, cycling, traveling and is always up for a good time. Her motto is 'Dedicated to sucking the marrow out of life.'

Bachelor Chris

A D.C. area native of Italian descent who enjoys golf, working out, Asian cooking, and dancing. A graduate from California Western Law School who is well versed in multiple subjects: Eastern Philosophy, Football, Computers, Constitutional Law, Old School hiphop, and History. Also fluent in French.

Johnny's Half Shell

Dinner for Two at Johnny's Half Shell. "Opened in 1999, and chosen by Gourmet Magazine in 2000 as one of "America's Best Restaurants." Johnny's Half Shell is a restaurant that says Washingtonian Magazine Food Critic Robert Shoffner, "Finally gave Washington seafood restaurants a serious contender." http://www.johnnyshalfshell.net/.
Valued at $130. Bidding starts at $40.

Bachelorette Kara

Kara is a 5' 10" blonde hair, brown-eyed southern belle who hails from the land of blue grass and bourbon. Her interests include Grey's Anatomy, boxed wine, and pageantry. In fact, last year she won the swimsuit contest at the Miss Kentucky pageant, so this UK Wildcat will definitely give the boys something to roar about!

Bachelorette Elissa

Elissa is a whopping five feet and one inch of pure…um, nevermind…she doesn't like to consider herself pure anything; that's too boring. She is bubbly, friendly, and a West Coast girl through and through. Elissa is sarcastic, but if you can keep pace you'll be just fine, most of the time. She demands honesty and correct grammar (did I say and punctuate that correctly)? Her California girl roots cause her to reject the all-black uniform of DC and keep her laidback. Her Arizona background makes the DC weather even more intolerable .

1 Hour Sports Massage by Terrel Hale

Georgetown Sports Massage offers deep tissue/sports and therapeutic massage by both male and female therapists. Two locations are conveniently located in DuPont Circle and in Rockville, Maryland. Roughly 900 clients a year see us, mostly athletes; marathon runners, tri-athletes, bob sled team members as well those who workout at a gym on a regular basis.

Georgetown Sport Massage has developed the perfect combination of Therapeutic, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage for absolute Stress and Tension Relief to help the athlete stay injury free and recover quicker from his or her training. Therapists are also RRCA certified as a running coach and offer personal training tailored for your specific goals."

http://www.terrelhale.com/index.php

Value at $95. Bidding begins at $30.

Wine Basket

California wine collection from Beaulieu Vineyard. Merlot and Chardonnay presented with a set of 6 wineglass charms, a pair of vacuum wine stoppers as well as two adorable mini tiki torches-what more do you need for a romanic summer evening? Valued at $45. Bidding starts at $20.

International Chocolates

For the Chocolate lover, milk chocolate to 99% cacao! This international collection will please the most sofisticated palet with its sweet Swiss milk chocolate and dark French cacao. Belgium, Sweden, France, USA and Indonesia are represented in this world class collection. Valued at $35. Bidding starts at $10.

Fado Gift Certificate

$50 Gift Certificate to Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant. Whether you're looking for a place to watch the Rugby World Cup or listen to live music, Fado is the place to go! Bidding begins at $15.

Bachelorette Mariana

Bachelorette Mariana: Mariana is a San Francisco native with long brown hair and brown eyes. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in political science, speaks 4 languages, and used to sing in a cover band! She loves football, Will Ferrel movies, hitting the DC social scene. Other interests include spending time outdoors, going to concerts, games, and movies.

And we've got bachelors!!!

Bachelor Terry: A Southern Gentlemen from Texas who enjoys the outdoors, golf, running, working out, basketball, fishing and hunting. Traveling is one of my passions, in which I have been to several Western European and Central American countries. I am a huge sports fan and love watching college football and baseball.

Bachelor Kishan

Bachelor Kishan: Short, dark, bearded and funny. Outgoing and always out...film, concerts, or sporting events. A mix of being 1/2 Indian with a touch of Scot, Irish, French & German mixed in. "I can limbo well and love puppies."

Kate Spade Dara Continental Zip Wallet in Pink/Green

Beautiful pink glazed leather with a green accented leather interior. Twelve card slots, two bill compartments, and a zippered center coin compartment provide plenty of storage. Dimensions are approximately 7 ½ ” x 4” x 1”. BONUS: New pink/green card case and gently used purse mirror. Card case & mirror alone retail for about $100! Retail Price: $220. Starting Bid: $80.

Kate Spade Raffia Shoes--Women's Size 8.5

Step out in style in these Kate Spade raffia covered mules. Shoes look great with the purse also on auction. Please note that the box is not the original box. Original Retail: $250. Starting Bid: $40.

Kate Spade Raffia Purse

A “vintage” style that’s never been used. Woven straw covered with raffia flowers in a rainbow of colors. Leather handles and a turquoise cotton interior with one pocket. See coordinating shoes also on auction. Original Retail: $200. Starting Bid: $40.

TNT "Bundle"

GO TEAM! A bundle of items to show your support for Team in Training. Items include a women’s size medium black 100% cotton T shirt with TNT logo on front and “Run Like A Girl” on back; size small Coolmax TNT logo socks; purple TNT Coolmax hat for those hot training runs; 10 temporary TNT tattoos, 5 TNT bracelets, and a bonus sheet of 18 TNT stickers. Bidding starts at $5.

Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace and Earrings

Exquisite Navajo coral and turquoise sterling silver squash blossom necklace and matching earrings purchased while visiting the Navajo Nation. Length approximately 18 inches, excluding length of the “naja” (center pendant). Valued at $504 (tag attached). Bidding begins well below value at just $100!

Private Capitol Tour

Private Capitol tour for you and three of your best friends. A private Capitol tour featuring the Capitol Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, the Crypt and great views of the National Mall. Tours are available from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on a Saturday of your choice. The tour will be given by an experienced Capitol Hill Staffer. Starting Bid: $10.

Sport Beans

Energizing Sport Beans by Jelly Belly. 12 packs total: 6 Fruit Punch & 6 Berry Blue flavors. Valued at $16.20. Bidding begins at $5.

SoulCollage® Commemorative Gathering

Are you looking for a unique and fun way to celebrate, honor or bless a commemorative event: a graduation, wedding, baby shower, anniversary, birthday or other significant milestone for you or someone else?

A SoulCollage® Commemorative Gathering will involve a guided process where participants set out on a mission to find images that grab their interest and speak intuitively about the person place or event they are honoring or blessing. Once the images have been gathered they are collaged onto a piece of 5 X 8 mat board. Finally, everyone will gather in a circle to present their card along with its meaning to the intended recipient. It is a gift that will live on in the heart and minds of all who participate.

Bidding begins at $75.

Learn your life purpose!

A unique program developed by Success Unlimited Network®, L.L.C and facilitated by Tina Kraus, Coach.

Examine your life and ask… do I make choices consistent with what really matters to me? Is my life meaningful, satisfying and fulfilling? Next…let me get you started with an hour and a half guided meeting designed to clearly establish your overall direction in life. You will develop your life purpose and learn how to use it as the context for your dreams and making choices in all life areas. Other clients have successfully used this meeting to gain clarity and perspective on current reality and translate dreams into goals.

Value: $150. Bidding begins at $50.

Washington Nationals v. Philadelphia Phillies

Don't miss out on watching one of the last baseball games to be played in RFK Stadium! Four tickets and a parking pass to the Nationals v. Phillies game, Friday, September 21 @ 7:05. This auction is for great seats in section 127, row 9, seats 1-4. (left field side, lower deck, 9 rows up from the field) Valued at $160. Bidding begins at $40. Donated by BlueWater Strategies LLC.

Gift Certificate to Stitch DC

$25 gift certificate to the area's best source for fine knitting and crocheting supplies, as well as a range of classes for beginners to experts. Three convenient locations: Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and Chevy Chase. Get started now on those hand-crafted holiday gifts! Bidding begins at $5.

GoFit Foam Roller

Roll away those aches and pains from running with your own foam roller. Recommended by physical therapists and personal trainers to help speed recovery after tough workouts. Instructional DVD included. Retail Value: $39.99. Starting begins at just $10!

Asics Gel Nimbus 8 Running Shoes--Women's size 9

Run away from the competition in a cushioned shoe designed for neutral runners or slight overpronators. Color combination is grey/quicksilver/plum. (In addition to being a fantastic shoe, the colors look great with TNT gear!) One review stated "wear-testers were universal in their priase for the Nimbus's ability to be both soft and protective at the same time. . . The $120 price tag is justified." Retail Value: $120. Suggested starting bid: $30. As always, if you've got a question leave a comment.

Rehoboth Beach Townhouse

Looking to kick back and relax at the beach this Fall? The winning bidder of this auction will be able to enjoy any time available between the weeks of October 5 and December 23, 2007 at a recently renovated townhouse any time between the weeks of October 5 and December 11, 2007. The townhouse has two large bedrooms and a deck off the master bedroom. There are 1 and a half baths, a patio, and private garden. The townhouse has cable TV and wireless Internet access. Two assigned parking spaces are included and there's also street parking. You'll be close enough to walk to the beach and downtown Rehoboth Beach. (House sleeps 6.) Bidding begins at $300. If you have questions please leave a comment and we'll respond as quickly as possible!

Vineyard Vines

If you like Vineyard Vines be sure to check out these items! Two men's ties up for auction. These ties sell for $65, but bidding starts at just $25. Two patterns available, "Hole in One" in green and "Ropeknots" in royal.

For the ladies, check out the Classic Tote Bag. This canvas tote (18" x 12" x 6") has a zip closure and 4 interior pockets. The pattern is "Beach Chair" blue. These totes are priced at $95. Luckily, bidding starts at $30. Please leave a comment if you have questions.

Virginia Tech v. Boston College Football Tickets

2 tickets to the Virginia Tech v. Boston College football game. When: Thursday, October 25 at 7:30 pm. Where: Blacksburg, VA. This is an ESPN game! Seats are in the East Stands, section 25, row 5H, seats 6 & 8. Face value: $88. Starting bid $80. If you have questions please leave a comment and we will repsond as quickly as possible.

Event Details!

The Auction will take place on Tuesday, September 18 (6-9 pm) in the upstairs bar area of Porter’s Dining Saloon (1207 19th Street NW, in Dupont Circle). There's a suggested $10 donation at the door, and Porter’s will offer $2 Miller Lite bottles and drafts and $4 rail drinks and house wine, as well as a $5 appetizer menu.