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2018 Silent Auction

What’s in Their Bag?

W1     Lynn Baker-Dooley

Be reminded of adventure, travel, and old world craftsmanship with this stunning Patricia Nash Signature Map Collection Italian leather tote bag ($199), including a journal ($59) and a beautiful Patricia Nash leather floral change purse ($29). Also enjoy a Chico’s gift card ($50), Wakefield Books gift certificate ($25), Rhody water bottle ($30), bottle of Cakebread Chardonnay ($50), two wine glasses ($42), and a Macy’s gift card ($100).
Donated by: Lynn Baker-Dooley, Macy’s, URI Campus Store, and Wakefield Books
Value: $585
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

W2     Coach Laurie Feit-Melnick

Run to the finish line with these sporty Adidas joggers ($40) and cropped leggings ($45), Rhody hat ($19), Rhode Island Cross Country Climalite shirt ($37), two cotton T-shirts ($22), Cutter & Buck women’s full-zip navy jacket with interlocking RI ($95), and an Adidas men’s navy quarter-zip pullover with interlocking RI ($75). Carry all of your gear in an Adidas Rhode Island Track and Field Stadium II backpack ($60)​, which includes a Rhody water bottle​ ($30). ​Also, a special treat—a ​bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé ($25) and two wine glasses ($42).
Donated by: Laurie Feit-Melnick, Coach, URI Women’s Track and Field; Bellevue Wine & Spirits;​ and URI Campus Store 
Value: $490
                                                  Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

W3     Coach Megan Jessee

Get fit in fashion with a navy blue Rhode Island Women’s Soccer backpack ($60) filled with Adidas activewear including a Rhode Island sweatshirt ($60), seven workout shirts ($140), two polo shirts ($60), three pairs of shorts ($66), and a Rhody water bottle ($30). Treat yourself after your workout with a bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé ($25) and two wine glasses ($42).
Donated by: Megan Jessee, Coach, URI Women’s Soccer; Bellevue Wine & Spirits; URI Women’s Soccer; and URI Campus Store
Value: $485
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

W4     Coach Shelagh Donohoe

Stride in style with this professional midnight blue Coach messenger bag ($375). You’ll also enjoy a stainless steel travel tumbler ($10), a Rhody water bottle ($30), Stephanie Johnson cosmetic case ($11), Rhody mobile ID holder ($4), a bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé ($25), and two wine glasses ($42).
Donated by: Shelagh Donohoe, Coach, URI Women’s Rowing; Bellevue Wine & Spirits; and URI Campus Store
Value: $495
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

W5      Coach Daynia La-Force

Fashion meets function with this chic Michael Kors handbag ($258), two long-sleeved Adidas warm-up shirts ($130), one pair of Adidas basketball shorts ($90), and a Daynia La-Force camp basketball ($15). A bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé ($25) is also included for a special treat!
Donated by: Daynia La-Force, Coach, URI Women’s Basketball; Bellevue Wine & Spirits
Value: $520
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

W6      Coach Michael Westkott

Head to the nearest pool with this Adidas Rhode Island Swimming and Diving backpack ($40), Speedo Performance swimsuit ($55), Swedish Original goggles ($5), RI swim cap ($8), two Adidas athletic shirts ($30), and a Rhody water bottle ($30). Included as special treats are a URI canvas bag filled with assorted Rhody goodies ($200), a bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé ($25), and two wine glasses ($42).
Donated by: Michael Westkott, Coach, URI Women’s Swimming and Diving; Bellevue Wine & Spirits; URI Alumni Association; and URI Campus Store
Value: $435
                                                                  Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

W7     Coach Bridget Hurlman

Show off this Baseballism vintage glove-leather tote ($200) during dinner at Chapel Grille ($75 gift card). You’ll also enjoy working out in style with a Rhode Island Adidas Climawarm quarter-zip ($60), long-sleeved Adidas shirt ($30), and a Rhody water bottle ($30). Included as special treats are a bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé ($25), two wine glasses ($42), and a team-signed URI softball.
Donated by: Bridget Hurlman, Coach, URI Women’s Softball; Bellevue Wine & Spirits; URI Athletics; and URI Campus Store
Value: $460
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

W8     Lil O’Rourke

This playful and pastel-colored Kate Spade tote ($298) is filled with lots of goodies—lilac and violet decorated cocktail napkins ($7), a Michel Design Works dish towel ($14), Rhody water bottle ($30), bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé ($25), two wine glasses ($42), and a Macy’s gift card ($100).
Donated by: Lil O’Rourke, President, URI Foundation; Bellevue Wine & Spirits; Macy’s; and URI Campus Store
Value: $515
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

W9     Kim Nelson
Carry this one-of-a-kind, Vivian Pecan Paseo, genuine leather handwoven bag ($445). This “pawsitively purrfect” bag includes a gift certificate toward dog or cat grooming at Pampurred Pet Spa ($40), a gift certificate toward DeTails Pet Grooming ($30), one pet wash at Benny and Jack ($12), and a gift certificate to Critter Hut ($25), all located in Wakefield.
Donated by: Honorary Chair, Kimberly Nelson ’81, D.V.M.; Benny and Jack; Critter Hut; DeTails Pet Grooming; and Pampurred Pet Spa
Value: $550
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

Beauty and Wellness

B1     Take Me to Tahiti
Whisk yourself away to Tahiti by adorning yourself in this stunning 18″ 10–12mm graduated black Tahitian pearl necklace with 38 pearls and a 14kt white gold clasp.
Donated by: Mark Ross ’64, Hon. ’05 and Donna Ross, Hon. ’02
Value: $1195
Opening Bid: $550 | Minimum Raise: $50

B2     Classically Elegant
Always enter a room in elegance with this beautiful set of 18″ freshwater cultured pearls with a 14kt gold clasp.
Donated by: Banice Bazar ’51
Value: $3000
Opening Bid: $1500 | Minimum Raise: $150

B3     Shop ’Til You Drop
Treat yourself to an extraordinary $500 shopping spree at Macy’s! Decorate your home, stock up on the latest items for entertaining, or treat yourself to new jewels. If it’s a new wardrobe you are looking for, be sure to meet with professional personal shopper and fashion stylist Maria Orellana, located at the Warwick Mall store. Your options are endless!
Donated by: Macy’s
Value: $500
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $50

B4     Pamper Yourself
It’s time to spoil yourself with this assortment of salon items and services:

• Basket of hairstyling products from Total Image Hair Salon ($300)
• Manicure from Hair Waves Salon ($18)
• Gift cards to Path 2 Harmony Collaborative, includes a one-hour reflexology session, a half-hour Reiki session, and a half-hour psychic reading ($140)
• Gift certificate to Jon Richard Salon ($50)
• Gift certificate to Shear Madness, Kingston Emporium ($20)
• Eight fitness classes at Float ($88)
• A three-month membership to Luxe Fitness Club ($169)
• An Alexys Ryan jewelry gift basket ($100)

Donated by: Float; Hair Waves Salon; Jon Richard Salon; LDC, Inc. (Alexys Ryan); Luxe Fitness; Path 2 Harmony Collaborative; Shear Madness; and Total Image Hair Salon
Value: $885
Opening Bid: $400 | Minimum Raise: $25

B5     Smart, Savvy, and Stylish
Stay organized and practical with this white SKITS Providence Brilliant tablet and cords shoulder bag ($425). This chic tech tote is made of Saffiano leather with compartments for your tablet, phone, and charging cord. Add glamour to your look with this stunning four-row, 6mm, AAA quality button pearl choker with solid 14kt gold spacers and rondels ($450).
Donated by: Anonymous and Lil O’Rourke, President, URI Foundation
Value: $875
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $25

Grapes & Grain

G1     Shaken or Maybe Stirred
Put your feet up and enjoy these spirits with friends: Jose Cuervo tequila, triple sec, margarita mix, Dewar’s, Kettle One, Tanqueray, Battle Cry whiskey, Kelt VSOP cognac, Uprising whiskey, Iris Dorado vermouth, and Bittercube bitters.
Donated by: Bonnet Liquors, Bottles Fine Wine, O’Neil’s Package Store, Sons of Liberty Spirit Company, The Savory Grape, Wayland Square Fine Wine & Spirits, and Wolf Rock Wine & Spirits
Value: $455
Opening Bid: $200 | Minimum Raise: $20

G2     Have a Taste on Us
Enjoy a wide selection of beer, wine, and rum from local breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Whether you savor them at home or on site, you are sure to add new favorites to your list.

• Greenvale Vineyards ($48; four wine tastings)
• Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island gift certificate ($50; includes four complimentary tastings)
• Narragansett Brewing Company ($75; two cases of assorted Narragansett beer and a “Gansett” bag)
• Newport Storm Brewing ($30; three beer tastings)
• Newport Distillery ($30; three rum tastings)
• Revival Brewing Company ($50; one four pack of Fanny IPA, one four pack of White Electric Coffee Stout, and a tasting and tour for two people)
• Sons of Liberty Spirits Company ($76; six passes for one beer, cocktail, or flight)
• Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery ($25 gift card)
• Union Station Brewery ($50 gift certificate)
• Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery ($150; private tour and tasting for ten)
• Whalers Brewing Company ($66; includes a $40 gift card and two six-packs of Rise Pale Ale)

Donated by: Greenvale Vineyards, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, Narragansett Brewing Company, Newport Distillery, Newport Storm Brewing, Revival Brewing Company, Sons of Liberty Spirits Company, Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery, Union Station Brewery, Westport Rivers Vineyards & Winery, and Whalers Brewing Company
Value: $650
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $50

Home & Family

H1     Gorgeous George
Expand your art collection with this limited edition 29″x27” framed canvas print of a Limousin bull, “Gorgeous George,” by artist Paul James ($800).
Donated by: Blazing Editions
Value: $800
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $25

H2     Let’s Party!
Plan your perfect party with these essentials: hors d’oeuvres catering for 40 guests from Meadow Brook Inn ($600); an assortment of liquor from Geaber’s Liquors, Inc. ($125) and Gasbarro’s Wines ($125), plus a gift card ($25) to Gasbarro’s; a gift certificate to Roch’s Fresh Foods market ($200); a gift certificate to Weedweavers ($300); professional photography services from Michael Salerno Photography ($250); and a gift card to Finishing Touches custom picture framing in Wakefield ($100).
Donated by: Finishing Touches; Gasbarro’s Wines; Geaber’s Liquors, Inc.; Meadow Brook Inn; Michael Salerno Photography; Roch’s Fresh Foods; and Weedweavers
Value: $1,725
Opening Bid: $600 | Minimum Raise: $50

H3     Home and Garden
Decorate your home inside and out with an Adirondack chair from Arnold Lumber ($435), gift certificate to Home Depot ($50), a rhododendron plant from the Rose Shack ($50), and an etched glass bowl from the Wickford Gourmet Factory Outlet ($60).
Donated by: Arnold Lumber, Home Depot, Rose Shack, and Wickford Gourmet Factory Outlet 
Value: $595
Opening Bid: $200 | Minimum Raise: $20

Rhody Pride

R1     She’s Got Game
Cheer on the URI Women’s Basketball team at every home game throughout the 2018–19 season with four Rhody Women’s Basketball season tickets ($288). Package also includes a basketball signed by coach Daynia La-Force ($50) and registration for two girls in the Daynia La-Force Basketball Camp in August 2018 ($600).
Donated by: Daynia La-Force, Coach, URI Women’s Basketball; and URI Athletics
Value: $940
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $50

R2     It’s a Slam Dunk
Root for the URI Men’s Basketball team and new head coach David Cox at every 2018–19 home game with four Rhody Men’s Basketball season tickets.
Donated by: URI Athletics
Value: $1,025
Opening Bid: $450 | Minimum Raise: $50

R3     Ocean Adventures
Enjoy a tour for six aboard the Research Vessel Endeavor while it is docked at URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus and a private guided tour of the Graduate School of Oceanography’s Inner Space Center, a one-of-a kind international facility that supports live ocean exploration in real time via telepresence technology. (A spring 2019 weekday tour date will be coordinated with the ship’s and center’s schedules.)
Donated by: URI Graduate School of Oceanography, Office of the Dean
Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $25

 R4     Stay True to Your School
Show off your Rhody pride at your home or office with a custom-designed classic URI captain’s chair featuring cherry-finished crown and arms and a laser-engraved University seal ($450), a URI Sportoman® Classic Hassock ($250), and a framed artist’s rendering of some of URI’s most historic buildings and recognizable landmarks.
Donated by: Bob Driscoll ’68 and Karla Driscoll ’68; Richard and Louise Carriere, owners, Classic Hassocks; and URI Campus Store
Value: $700
Opening Bid: $350 | Minimum Raise: $25

Sports

S1     Go Celtics! (1980)
Own the look of renowned basketball champion and basketball Hall of Famer, Larry Bird. Boston Celtics fans will love this classic number 33 white jersey bearing the name of and signed by one of their most famous players of all time.
Donated by: Maling Ebrahimpour, Dean, URI College of Business
Value: $600
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $25

S2     Tee Time with Thorr Bjorn
You and two friends are invited to join URI Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn for an exclusive opportunity at Quidnessett Country Club, southern New England’s finest private championship golf course. Enjoy lunch and 18 holes of golf while taking in the exquisite landscape and beautifully maintained greens and fairways, along with spectacular views of Narragansett Bay.
Donated by: Thorr Bjorn, URI Director of Athletics
Value: $750
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum raise: $25

         
S3     Boston’s Best Memories
Boston sports fans can relive some great memories with these four autographed photos featuring Boston Red Sox and New England Patriot legends Mookie Betts, Tom Brady, Jackie Bradley Jr., Rob Gronkowski, David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia. This collection also includes a brick from the Green Monster, a paperweight made with dirt from Fenway Park’s infield, and two 8”x10” framed photos of Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots all-time greats.
Donated by: Richard and Louise Carriere, owners, Classic Hassocks; and Leo Janigian
Value: $1,125
Opening Bid: $400 | Minimum Raise: $50

S4    On the Run to Fun
Get a shoe that works for you at OPT Physical Therapy of Wakefield. Their runner’s package includes a pair of running shoes, three 15-minute Hydromassage gift certificates, three T-shirts, premium tech socks, and a drawstring bag ($225). Lace up your new, comfortable shoes and head to the Mystic Seaport with four admission passes ($115). Have peace of mind on your journey with a AAA travel bag including one-year of regular membership in AAA Northeast and assorted travel items ($105).
Donated by: AAA Northeast, Mystic Seaport; and OPT Physical Therapy of Wakefield  
Value: $445
Opening Bid:  $200 | Minimum Raise $15

S5     2013 World Series Champs
Red Sox fans will want a chance to own this baseball, autographed by the 2013 World Series Champions—the Boston Red Sox. Also included are a Major League Baseball official program from the 2013 St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox World Series Fall Classic and an MLB adjustable cap.
Donated by: Major League Baseball (MLB)
Value: $1,000
Opening Bid $250   Minimum Raise $25

S6        A Toast on the Tee
You’ll shine on the green with your new, highly-rated TaylorMade R1 Driver (headcover included; $400). Show off this new club when you and two guests enjoy 18 holes of golf and lunch with alumnus Greg Whitehead at Point Judith Country Club in Narragansett ($500; valid through October 2018). Afterward, enjoy a toast with two Sons of Liberty whiskey craft packs including New England Bourbon, Uprising American Single Malt, and Battle Cry American Single Malt ($100).
Donated by: Honorary Chair, Kimberly Nelson ’81, D.V. M.; and Greg Whitehead ’78
Value:  $1,000
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

S7        Golf at Warwick Country Club
You and three guests will be joined by alumnus Ed Quinlan for 18 holes of golf at the Warwick Country Club (valid through October 2018). This spectacular course offers breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay at every hole. After your round of golf, relax and enjoy lunch.
Donated by: Edward Quinlan ’71 and Lisa Pelosi, M.A. ’07 
Value:  $500
Opening Bid: $125 | Minimum Raise: $25

Vacation/Staycation

V1     For the Northern Explorers
Head north to Bangor, Maine, and enjoy two tickets to any available 2018 season Waterfront Concert of your choice ($150), a private three-hour narrated tour of Stephen King’s hometown ($90), a gift card to Moe’s Original Bar B Que ($25), a gift card to Sea Dog Brewing Co. ($50), and a two-night stay at the Four Points by Sheraton ($200) with complimentary breakfast included. Complete your escape and discover Albany, N.Y., with an overnight stay and free breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn ($160; based upon availability; not valid on SUNY Albany special event weekends). Before you head out, don’t forget to take care of your favorite four-legged friend with a gift certificate toward boarding at East Bay Kennels ($150).
Donated by: East Bay Kennels; Four Points Sheraton Bangor Airport; Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY; Moe’s Original Bar B Que; Sea Dog Brewing Co.; SK Tours of Maine, LLC; and Waterfront Concerts
Value: $825
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $25

V2     Block Island Break
Enjoy historic Block Island with two round trip passenger tickets aboard the Block Island Ferry ($50; good for traditional service from Point Judith; expires 12/31/18); go souvenir shopping at Full Moon Tide, Strings & Things, or islandog ($50); visit The 1661 Inn ($50); and, once back in Point Judith, enjoy Chair 5 Beach Bistro & Bar ($50) along with an overnight stay at The Break Hotel, including breakfast or brunch ($220; Sunday through Thursday during off-season months—10/12/18 to 4/30/19 excluding holidays).
Donated by: Block Island Ferry (Interstate Navigation Company), Full Moon Tide LLC, The Break Hotel, and The 1661 Inn
Value: $420
Opening Bid: $200 | Minimum Raise: $20

V3     The Newport Experience
Venture over the bridge for a two-night getaway at Newport’s historic Hotel Viking, complimentary breakfast for two included at One Bellevue Restaurant ($720; subject to availability; blackout dates may apply; valid thru 6/30/19). Enjoy a mansion tour (two guest passes valid for one mansion tour; $48) and two tickets for a Newport Neighborhood Food Tour, including a tote bag ($150). Package also includes a stop to take in the views of Newport Harbor at The Mooring ($50 gift certificate), includes valet parking and resort fees.
Donated by: Hotel Viking, Newport Restaurant Group, Preservation Society of Newport County, and Rhode Island Red Food Tours
Value: $970
Opening Bid: $400 | Minimum Raise: $25

V4     Seas the Day!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a different view of Newport! You and a guest will enjoy a 12-minute helicopter tour of Newport’s famous mansions and Rhode Island’s beautiful coastline, courtesy of Bird’s Eye View Helicopters ($150; subject to availability). Make a day of it with a visit to the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina’s Saltwater Restaurant ($100), 10 tickets for admission to any match in the 2018 Newport International Polo Series ($150), and an overnight stay at the Newport Marriott, complimentary breakfast included ($350; valid through June 10, 2019, on non-holiday or special event weekends).
Donated by: Bird’s Eye View Helicopters, Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, Newport International Polo Series, and Newport Marriott
Value: $750
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $25

V5     Play in Providence
Revel in the vibrant culture that downtown Providence has to offer with a stay at the Omni Providence Hotel ($225) and an authentic serenaded Venetian gondola ride along the Providence River ($89; four passengers). Afterward, stop for a drink and a bite to eat at Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar ($100) before you and a guest catch a 2018–19 season production of your choice at Trinity Rep ($100; two tickets). Package also includes two tickets for you and a guest at the Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre ($100; restrictions apply).
Donated by: Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar; La Gondola Providence, Inc.; Omni Providence Hotel; The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre; and Trinity Repertory Co.
Value: $615
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

V6     Wondrous Westerly
Discover the wonders of Westerly with the Watch Hill Experience from HeliBlock Helicopter Services. You and a guest will enjoy a flight over the beautiful South County shoreline ($100). Relax for two nights at the Winnapaug Inn ($450; blackout dates include July 1–August 30, 2018); dine at Longo Ristorante & Pizzeria ($100), and enjoy a drink while watching the sunset at Paddy’s Beach Club ($50). Host five of your friends with a family-style dinner at the Wilcox Tavern ($300; alcoholic beverages not included; blackout dates may apply).
Donated by: HeliBlock Helicopter Services, Longo Ristorante & Pizzeria, Paddy’s Beach Club, Wilcox Tavern, and Winnapaug Inn
Value: $1,000
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $50

V7     Have a Ball in Boston
Enjoy a visit to Boston this summer with two tickets to the Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay game on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 7:10 p.m. ($160); a gift certificate to Yard House ($25); a one-night weekend stay with breakfast for two at the Courtyard Boston Copley Square Hotel ($500; subject to availability; blackout dates apply); and a gift certificate to Cheers ($100).
Donated by: Courtyard Boston Copley Square Hotel, Raquel Ferreira ’92, Hampshire House Corp. (Cheers), and Yard House Fenway
Value: $785
Opening Bid: $350 | Minimum Raise: $25

V8     South County Standing Ovation
Experience the arts in South County—including an overnight stay at the Hampton Inn South Kingstown ($300; no restrictions but subject to availability). Enjoy two tickets to any mainstage show and two tickets to any Micetro Improv at the Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield ($66); two tickets for the URI Alumni & Family Weekend show (TBD; 10/13/18 at 8 p.m.) at the Ryan Center ($80); eight movie passes to Entertainment Cinemas ($72); two tickets to the 2018 summer season at Theatre By The Sea ($150); and four tickets to one show for the 2018–19 season at the URI Robert E. Will Theatre ($80).
Donated by: Contemporary Theater Company, Entertainment Cinemas, Hampton Inn South Kingstown, Theatre By The Sea, Thomas M. Ryan Center, and URI Theatre Department
Value: $750
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $25

V9     Fun-Filled Family Adventures
Enjoy two Community Spirit Day tickets at Wachusett Mountain ski resort ($138; one day or night session; blackout dates apply); a one-year family membership and tour of Roger Williams Park Zoo ($109; includes two adults; four kids); four admission tickets to the Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol ($28); admission for five at the Linden Place museum in Bristol ($50); two 24-hour bike rentals at Stedman’s Bicycle Co. in Wakefield ($100); gift certificate to Narrow River Kayaks for five half-day kayak or paddleboard rentals in Narragansett ($225); and a gift certificate to the Kayak Centre in Wickford ($50). To add to these wonderful adventures, preserve your memorable family time with a photography sitting with PhotobyFriday ($350) and a gift card good towards custom framing at Picture This Framing Center and Gallery ($25).
Donated by: Coggeshall Farm Museum, The Kayak Centre of Rhode Island, Linden Place, Narrow River Kayaks, Picture This Framing Center and Gallery, PhotobyFriday, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Wachusett Mountain, and W.E. Stedman Co.
Value: $1050
Opening Bid: $400 | Minimum Raise: $25

V10     Matunuck Magic Oysters and Bubbly
Take a water tour of the renowned Matunuck Oyster Farm, a unique feature of the Matunuck experience. You and up to 24 of your friends and family members will learn how shellfish are cultivated in local waters. After the excursion, enjoy an oyster and prosecco tasting (available on a mutually agreed upon date and time). You don’t want to pass up an opportunity like this!
Donated by: Matunuck Oyster Farm, LLC
Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $25

V11     Mid-Atlantic Adventures
Plan the perfect family vacation around four fabulous hotel stays—New York, Philly, Washington D.C., and New Jersey. Head south for a complimentary Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night stay at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, N.Y. ($190; subject to availability; not valid on holiday weekends); tour historic Philly and stay overnight at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown ($514); visit the nation’s capital with two nights at the Hyatt Place Washington D.C./Georgetown/West End ($838); and wrap up your trip with an overnight stay at the Crowne Plaza-Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill, N.J. ($250). Breakfast for two is included with each hotel stay.
Donated by: Crowne Plaza-Cherry Hill, Hyatt Place Washington D.C./Georgetown/West End, Philadelphia Marriot Downtown, and Westchester Marriott
Value: $1790
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $25

V12     Magical Mystic and Fun at Foxwoods
Take advantage of some great places to visit in nearby Connecticut. Try your luck at Foxwoods Resort Casino with Friday night deluxe overnight accommodations for two at Great Cedar Hotel, Grand Pequot Tower, or The Fox Tower ($600; includes $100 toward dinner; based on availability; some restrictions apply). Looking for a fun family weekend getaway? Spend the day at the Mystic Aquarium with a family pack of five passes ($185) and enjoy dinner at the Engine Room ($50). No need to rush home as you will also enjoy a two-night stay in a queen guest room at the Whaler’s Inn, Mystic ($500; includes complimentary breakfast; not valid on holidays).
Donated by Engine Room, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mystic Aquarium,  and the Whaler’s Inn
Value: $1335
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $50

V13     Come Fly With Me
Fly the friendly skies with two economy-class roundtrip airfare tickets aboard United Airlines ($1,500) to any destination in the contiguous U.S. (within the 48 states; both tickets must be used in conjunction with one another; not valid for travel to/from Las Vegas; all travel must be completed by 06/30/2019; additional rules, restrictions, and blackout dates may apply). Also included is a two-night stay at any Starwood Preferred Guest hotel including Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, St. Regis, LeMeridien, the Luxury Collection, Four Points, Aloft, and Element ($500 maximum value per night; does not include taxes and fees; can be used for international hotels; can be used separately from airfare).
Donated by: Todd Hemenway ’97 and Short’s Travel Management
Value: $2500
Opening Bid: $750 | Minimum Raise: $50

V14     Unforgettable Rhode Island
Take advantage of these experiences to remember:

• Providence: You and three guests are invited to visit WaterFire Providence with four tickets to a 2018 Brazier Society reception; a boat ride for two; and a signed souvenir WaterFire print from Barnaby Evans, executive artistic director and founder of WaterFire Providence ($650). Also included, an overnight stay for two at the Providence Marriott Downtown ($300; breakfast included).
• Newport: Enjoy a private boat tour for six of Newport Harbor and Rose Island Lighthouse ($175); includes an overnight stay and breakfast for two at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina ($600).

Donated by: Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, Providence Marriott Downtown, Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation, and WaterFire Providence
Value: $1,725
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $50

V15     Rise Up in South County!
You and nine guests can rise to new heights on a tethered hot air balloon at the 2018 South County Balloon Festival ($300; includes balloon ride, entrance to the festival, and VIP parking and tent access). Make a weekend of it with two overnight stays at the Holiday Inn South Kingstown ($540; includes breakfast for two each stay; subject to availability).
Donated by: Holiday Inn South Kingstown and South County Balloon Festival
Value: $840
Opening Bid: $400 | Minimum Raise: $25

V16     Carnival Cruise for Two
Escape on a Carnival Cruise for two. Enjoy seven days in an ocean-view cabin along with exploring, sight-seeing, or just relaxing by the pool. Carnival Cruise ships offer live entertainment, deck parties, and numerous dining options. (Airfare, government fees/taxes, international departure taxes, fuel charges, gratuities, and incidentals are for the winner’s account. This cruise is non-transferable, has no cash value and is valid through June 9, 2019, excluding holiday sailings.)
Donated by: Carnival Foundation
Value: $1,600
Opening Bid: $750 | Minimum Raise: $100