Friends of the Ridgefield Library's Silent Auction... Priceless
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 October 2011 19:18
- Written by Terri Garlick
Whether you are new to town or a veteran resident, there is always something interesting to explore in Ridgefield. The Friends of the Ridgefield Library's Fall Silent Auction, themed Learning About Ridgefield, will feature offerings from many of our town's unique resources - in the arts, technology, education, recreation and gastronomy.
It's a great new way to help the Friends raise funds to support your favorite Library programs and services, while enjoying an opportunity to discover something new!
Here's How It Works:
Bid sheets and full item descriptions are located across from the Circulation Desk at the Library.
Bidding opens at 10 AM on October 12th and continues during Library open hours through 5 pm on Sunday, October 30th.
Please enter bids on the sheet corresponding to the number of the auction item. Each bid must be higher than the previous bid. Please observe minimum bid and suggested increment guidelines indicated on bid sheets.
All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and support many of your favorite Library programs and services.
Click on the headings below to see full details about each item.
Item 1. Dine and Wine @ Sagi Restaurant
Customized three-course dinner for FOUR with specially selected wines hosted by winner of Ridgefield’s first “Iron Sommelier,” Sabrina Rullo.
Value: $225 ........ Minimum Bid: $110
Two hours of in-home computer support (labor only).
Value: $100........ Minimum Bid: $60
Admission to an array of cultural opportunities found within Ridgefield’s borders, including the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Keeler Tavern, Ridgefied Chorale, Ridgefield Playhouse and Ridgefield Theater barn.
Value: $160........ Minimum Bid: $80
Learn firsthand about the benefits of massage with a one-hour session with Virginia Roebuck, LMT.
Value: $90........ Minimum Bid: $45
Celebrate with this basket full of attractive and practical gift items to show off
your pride in Ridgefield.
Value: $135........ Minimum Bid: $60
Item 6. Grab & Go Emergency Kit
Get ready for the next big one! Receive a waterproof tub filled with useful storm survival tools.
Value: $125 ........ Minimum Bid: $60
Item 7. Wreath Festival @ Woodcock Nature Center
Bring a friend to design and decorate your own holiday wreaths at this popular event. WNC provides a wonderful array of natural dried flowers, grasses, nuts, fruits, berries and cones to help you and a guest customize 14” balsam fir holiday wreaths. We’ll provide you with a basket of refreshments and libation for two.
Value: $140 ........ Minimum bid: $70
Item 8. Host a Movie Night Party
Experience the Ridgefield Library’s Dayton Program Room as a private movie theater for you and your guests. Invite up to 30 family and friends to watch a movie of your choice* complete with munchies and drinks.
*Exclusions for a limited number of movie titles may apply due to licensing restrictions.
Value: $300 ........ Minimum bid: $150
Item 9. Framed Watercolor of E.W. Morris Building
Ridgefield Library’s E.W. Morris Memorial building is beautifully captured in this original watercolor by Lisa Cascone.
Value: Priceless ........ Minimum bid: $35
Item 10. Framed Watercolor of Town Hall
Ridgefield’s Town Hall entrance is beautifully captured in this original watercolor by Lisa Cascone.
Value: Priceless ........ Minimum bid: $35
Item 11. Framed Photo of Ridgefield's Little Red School House
Ridgefield’s Little Red School House is beautifully captured in this original photograph by Lisa Cascone.
Value: Priceless ........ Minimum bid: $25
For more information, please contact: Rhonda Hill, Vice President, 203-438-3200, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
