Auction Catalog - Hillside School

1 Auction Catalog Hillside School Spring Fling Auction and GalaFriday, May 3rd6:30-8:30 PM Adults-only Gala and Silent Auction Signature cocktails and hors d oeuvres will be served. 6:30-8:00 PM Silent Auction , Teacher Tree8:00 PM Silent Auction closes8:30 PM Silent Auction winners posted8:30-9:00 PM Check-out openSaturday, May 4th10:00 AM-1:30 PM Spring Fling Live Auction and Raffl e Teacher Tree10:00 AM-Noon Raffl e tickets available 12:45 PM Live Auction for students and families Raffl e results posted 2013 Hillside School Spring FlingGala and AuctionSchedule of EventsWelcome to Hillside s Annual Spring Fling Celebration! Each year, we look forward to gathering with students and families to mark another year of growth and friendship, and to raise essen-tial funds to support learners and further the School s to the generosity of many families, businesses, faculty and staff, we are pleased to offer you a diverse collection of items and experiences in 2013.

2 For our dedicated parents, grandparents and grandfriends, an eve-ning gala and Auction is planned for Friday, May 3rd. Students and siblings in grades 5-9 will have an uproarious time with celebrated Magican Matias, following a pizza dinner. On Saturday, May 4th, we invite everyone to come together for athletics, a luncheon and a chance at live Auction items that will especially appeal to Hillside students. We hope you have a wonderful time, and, as always, wel-come your suggestions on how to make it better. Thank you for believing in Hillside and our boys, and for recognizing the very real difference your participation makes!Emily KentDirector of DevelopmentBidding InformationSilent Auction (Friday, May 3rd, with Hillside Holidays offered through Saturday, May 4th): To place bids, write your name and bid amount on bid sheets in the increments noted on each item (kindly note minimum bids for some items).

3 All bids are binding. The highest bid wins; sheets will be gathered at 8:00 and winners posted at 8:30 exception to the close of Friday evening s Silent Auction is the category of Hillside Holidays, which includes several enticing vacation packages. This year, the generosity of our donors allows us to offer a week on Cape Cod, a wine-lovers Vermont weekend, a long weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine, at a large estate, or a week at a luxury condo virtually any-where you can imagine. To allow access to the largest number of members of our commu-nity, these items will remain open through Saturday at 1:30 PM. If you will not be in attendance Saturday, and would like to submit a proxy bid, kindly e-mail Kim Neal your contact information and highest proxy bid, specifying the item you would like to purchase. You will be notifi ed the afternoon of Saturday, May INformationSaturday s Live Auction : Raise your hand to place your bid.

4 The auctioneer will declare the highest of Sale: All sales are fi nal. No exchanges or refunds. By his/her purchase the buyer waives any claims of liability against Hillside School or the Hillside Parent/Family Association, the donor of the item or service, or the Auction volunteers. Full payment may be made in the form of cash, Visa, MasterCard or check (made payable to Hillside School ).All Auction item purchasers will receive an acknowledgment letter from Hillside School for tax sILENT auctionSA1 School Spirit BasketShow your Hillside Pride with this Hillside gym bag, long-sleeved performance shirt (size M), Intramurals tee (size L), baseball foam fi nger, frisbee, baseball cap and various : Tim McCarthy Value: $100+ Min. bid: $25SA2 Get Glowing with a Basket from Arbonne Arbonne skin care products originated in Switzerland and are based on botanical principles.

5 The company prides itself on personal care and nutrition products that are safe, pure and effec-tive. Donor: Arbonne Value: $150 Min. bid: $50 SA3 Luxurious MoroccanOil Haircare This decadent MoroccanOil Haircare gift set includes an 8 oz. shampoo and conditioner, a travel size Treatment Oil, a fl at iron and a paddle brush. Donors: The Sakhat Family Value: $200 Min. bid: $50 SA4 Farm-fresh Eggs Every Week!Pick up your fresh dozen every week of the 2013-2014 School year, produced by Hillside s fi nest hens. You ll taste the (s): Hillside School Farm Value: PricelessSA5 Organic Italian Kitchen GardenGrown at our very own Hillside Farm, this tasty, attractive collection of Italian herbs in a terracotta planter will add a whole season of fl avor to all your summer meals! Donor(s): Hillside School Farm Value: Priceless SA6 Grill Lovers Dream Basket This basket contains everything you ll need to keep friends and family clamoring for more around the grill all summer long.

6 Refer to the autographed cookbook by renowned Louisiana chef and TV personality John Besh. Accoutrements for your cookout include a digital BBQ thermometer, a mini burger set, grill press, Le Creuset BBQ pot, BBQ silicone sop mop, fl exible grilling skewers, a teak cutting board, a BBQ spatula and BBQ tongs, a sauce pot, serving baskets and liners, a grill tea towel, and reusable red party cups. Get ready for a season of outdoor entertaining!Donors: Sanderson family Value: $350 Min. bid: $150SA7 Free-Range Turkey for Your Holiday Feast It s never too early to look forward to time gathered around the ta-ble with family and friends. Make your meal one to remember with this incredibly tasty, 20-lb Woodland raised, fresh Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey. Turkey Brook Farm in Brimfi eld, Massachusetts, employs the famous French Label Rouge poultry farming method, which is respectful of animal welfare and protects the donation includes the 8 LCD diginal picture frame used for the display!

7 Donor(s): Suzanne Natale/ Value: $175 Turkey Brook Farm Min. bid: $80 FRIDAY sILENT Auction FRIDAY sILENT auctionSA8 Lavish Evening at Lavender Lavender Asian Cuisine & Bar in Sudbury is dedicated to the best of Asian cooking, using the freshest ingredients and traditional spices and fl avoring. Although the primary cuisine is Chinese, offerings include Malaysian, Thai and Japanese infl uences. Donor: Lavender Asian Cuisine & Bar Value: $100SA9 Mouthwatering Middle Eastern CuisineRecipient of glowing recommendations from Phantom Gourmet, and a People s Pick for Best Mediterranean, Middle Eastern restaurant El Basha Restaurant and Bar (in Worcester) will take you on a tasty culinary : The Sakhat Family Value: $100SA10 Elegant Tuscan Dinner at L AndanaFrom the family that brought you Mistral, Teatro, Sorellina, and Mooo, comes L Andana, in Burlington, MA. Inspired by its namesake trattoria nestled in the olive groves of the foothills of Tuscany, Chef Jamie Mammano s menu captures the simplicity and freshness that defi nes Tuscan cuisine.

8 During the warmer months, L Andana offers al fresco dining. Valid for one year from date of issue (May 1, 2013).Donor(s): L Andana Value: $120SA11 Raise a Pint at Hudson s Horseshoe Pub Whether it s a night out with friends or quality time with the kids, this Phantom Gourmet favorite fi ts the bill. Known for its tasty pub fare, friendly service, and a selection of more than 80 fi ne beers on tap, the success of this highly praised Horseshoe is due to more than : The Pizzimento Family Value: $100SA12 Elegant Scotch Set Includes set of four beautiful nautical-themed scotch glasses and a matching decanter, as well as The Glenrothes Select Preserve single malt scotch and three Diamond Crown : Frawley Family Value: Priceless Min. bid: $100SA13 Pinot Noir from Fess Parker Winery and VineyardThe Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard was founded by Henry Shull s ( 14) late grandfather.

9 The Vineyard will ship (2) six-pack cases of their highly reviewed Ashley s Pinot Noir 2010 (92 points in Wine Spectator) directly to the winning : Ashley Parker-Snider Value: $600 & Tim Snider Min. bid: $250SA14 Photo Portrait Session: Sadowsky PhotographyWe ve all enjoyed his photos of School events throughout the year. Now have Annual Fund Director and professional photographer Sam Sadowsky conduct a portrait photography session with your family! The one-hour session may be held at your home or anoth-er location within 25 miles of the School . You will receive at least 40 high-resolution .jpg image fi les on a disc or via Dropbox, with the option to purchase additional (s): Sadowsky Photography Value: $475 Min. bid: $175SA15 USA Hockey BackpackJumbo backpack accommodates bulky athletic padding, gear, skates and more!

10 Comfort straps and three large external : The Beecher Family Value: $150 Min. bid: $100 FRIDAY sILENT Auction FRiday sILENT auctionSA16 Washington Capitals Game-Worn Retro PantsUsed in an offi cial NHL game by the Washington Capitals!Donors: The Beecher Family Value: Priceless Min. bid: $100SA17 Behind the Scenes at WBZ-TVPerfect for these budding newscasters, inspired by their experi-ences in the media lab at Hillside , to see how the pros operate. Tour WBZ and CBS-4 with Jonathan Elias. This tour includes an op-portunity for some great shots behind the microphone and on the set, so don t forget your camera! The winning bidder may bring friends; details to be confi rmed with : The Frawley Family Value: Priceless Bonnie and Louis Jurist Min. bid: $200SA18 Firehouse Tour with Marlborough s FinestSpend some time with some true heroes: have lunch with the fi refi ghters of the Marlborough Fire Department and get a special afternoon tour behind the scenes, hosted by Hillside dad, Richard : Richard McGrath Value: Priceless Marlborough Fire Department Min.