2019 Silent Auction

WHAT’S IN THEIR BAG?

W1 Lynn Baker-Dooley
Take the afternoon off with this Kate Spade New York beach tote ($270). This “out of office” bag includes two tickets to The Gamm Theatre’s 2019–2020 season ($100); a manicure at Naturally Nails ($30); gift certificate to Purple Cow ($50); gift card to Brewed Awakenings ($25); leather RFID wallet ($23); tortoise sunglasses with floral case ($25); sun visor ($30); polka dot headband ($14); Turkish cotton beach blanket ($13); bath salts ($7); hair brush ($8); a bottle of Cakebread Chardonnay ($40); and two URI wine glasses ($45).
Donated by: Lynn Baker-Dooley, Brewed Awakenings, Gamm Theatre, and URI Campus Store
Value: $680
Opening Bid: $325 | Minimum Raise: $25

W2 Coach Bridget Hurlman
You’ll have fashion for the runway and function for the ballpark with this Baseballism vintage glove-leather tote ($225). Hit “style” out of the park with a Climawarm quarter-zip sweatshirt ($60), quarter-zip knit sweatshirt ($65), three Rhody Nation tees ($90), and two URI Women’s Softball tees ($60). As special treats, enjoy a gift card to MainStreet Coffee and Toscana Lounge ($25), gift card to Los Andes restaurant ($25), bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé from Geaber’s Liquors ($25), and two URI wine glasses ($45).
Donated by: Bridget Hurlman, Head Coach, URI Women’s Softball; Geaber’s Liquors, Inc.; Los Andes Restaurant; MainStreet Coffee and Toscana Lounge; and URI Campus Store.
Value: $620
Opening Bid: $325 | Minimum Raise: $25

W3 Coach Laurie Feit-Melnick
Run to the finish line with these Adidas cropped tights ($40), long tights ($55), two Dri-FIT shirts ($70), Adidas Stadium II backpack ($60), and comfy socks from Jeweled Innovation ($5), JJ’s Fashions ($15) and Mogazi ($20). Get a professional shoe fitting, biomechanical gait analysis ($50), and a runner’s package at OPT Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine ($50; Tech t-shirt, Tech socks and Mesh backpack), plus a gift card toward running sneakers ($50). After your workout relax with a 60-minute CBD Massage from Spa Thayer ($95) and treat yourself to a Mind Ya Beez Wax lotion bar ($5), Anchor Bracelet from The Yucky Rivah Bee Farm ($20), bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé from Geaber’s Liquors ($25) and two URI wine glasses ($45).
Donated by: Laurie Feit-Melnick, Head Coach, URI Women’s Track and Field; Geaber’s Liquors, Inc.; Jeweled Innovation; JJ’s Fashions; Mogazi; OPT Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine; Spa Thayer; The Yucky Rivah Bee Farm; and URI Campus Store
Value: $605
Opening Bid: $325 | Minimum Raise: $25

W4 Coach Michael Westkott
Dive into your Adidas Stadium II backpack ($60) packed with a blue Speedo swimsuit ($80), two swim caps ($20), goggles ($5), mesh bag ($15), Accusplit stopwatch ($20), URI Swimming and Diving Adidas sweatshirt ($45), and a Nike men’s black puffer vest from Major League Baseball ($80). After your dip, take a sip of your Whispering Angel Rosé from Geaber’s Liquors ($25) with two URI wine glasses ($45). Your workout won’t stop there! Enjoy a three-month family membership to Healthtrax in East Greenwich ($270).
Donated by: Michael Westkott, Head Coach, URI Women’s Swimming & Diving; Geaber’s Liquors, Inc.; Major League Baseball; Dr. Kim Nelson, ’81; and URI Campus Store
Value: $665
Opening Bid: $325 | Minimum Raise: $25

W5 Lil O’Rourke
This playful pastel blue Coach shoulder bag ($350) effortlessly balances fashion and function for everlasting stylish wear. Included with this bag is an opportunity to sit back and relax with an Infrared Sauna and Signature Massage for natural healing and prevention from Pure Eco Spa & Boutique ($125); a gift certificate to the Compass Rose jewelry and gift shop ($100); a bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé from Geaber’s Liquors ($25), and two URI wine glasses ($45).
Donated by: Lil O’Rourke, President, URI Foundation; Compass Rose; Geaber’s Liquors, Inc.; Pure Eco Spa & Boutique; and URI Campus Store
Value: $645
Opening Bid: $325 | Minimum Raise: $25

W6 Coach Shelagh Donohoe
Look professional and classy with this midnight blue Coach small leather messenger bag ($375); sporty Nike 2018 World Series gray zip-up sweatshirt from Major League Baseball ($90); and a pair of navy touch gloves and navy knit scarf from Chatham Caravan ($30). Enjoy a spirit tour and tasting for six at Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling Co. ($60); relax and unwind with a bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé from Geaber’s Liquors ($25), including two URI wine glasses ($45).
Donated by: Shelagh Donohoe, Head Coach, URI Women’s Rowing; Chatham Caravan; Geaber’s Liquors, Inc.; Major League Baseball; Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling Co.; and URI Campus Store
Value: $625
Opening Bid: $325 | Minimum Raise: $25

W7 Coach Megan Jessee
Stay fit and fashionable with an Adidas Stadium II backpack ($60) filled with Adidas active wear including two URI Soccer tees ($50); three pairs of workout shorts ($65); Rhody scarf ($20); two pairs of Rhody socks ($30); along with a URI mini soccer ball ($15); pair of Adidas soccer cleats ($200); and Adidas sneakers ($75). Show off your R.I. pride wearing a sweatshirt featuring the Narragansett coordinates from Crosswynds Traders ($20) and a baseball cap featuring a sail boat design from Vanessa Piche ($15). After your workout, relax with a bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé from Geaber’s Liquors ($25), including two URI wine glasses ($45).
Donated by: Megan Jessee, Head Coach, URI Women’s Soccer; Crosswynds Traders; Geaber’s Liquors, Inc.; Vanessa Piche; and URI Campus Store
Value: $620
Opening Bid: $325 | Minimum Raise: $25

W8 Coach Tammi Reiss
Show off this classic Michael Kors tote ($158) while enjoying lunch at Turtle Soup in Narragansett with URI’s new head coach of Women’s Basketball, Tammi Reiss. Hit the gym with these “get fit” items including a 32-ounce Blender Bottle ($10); Therapist’s Choice stretch strap ($16); Darunaxy cooling towel ($13); Limm jump rope ($13); and Fitbit Inspire fitness tracker ($70). Pick up more sporting items at Denali ($100) and play hoops wearing a URI Women’s Basketball team jersey (two; $150). Be inspired to master your mind and defy the odds with retired Navy Seal David Goggins’ latest book Can’t Hurt Me ($20). Finish your day sipping Whispering Angel Rosé ($25) from your new URI wine glasses ($45).
Donated by: Tammi Reiss, Head Coach, URI Women’s Basketball; Denali; Geaber’s Liquors, Inc.; Turtle Soup; and URI Campus Store
Value: $670
Opening Bid: $325 | Minimum Raise: $25

BEAUTY AND WELLNESS

B1 Be Inspired
Turn back the clock on your skin! Enjoy a BroadBand Light Therapy (BBL) Photofacial package that will leave your skin looking and feeling younger and healthier. This innovative laser technology uniquely delivers light therapy to treat age spots, sun damage, skin redness, etc., to give your skin a more refreshed, rejuvenated, and youthful appearance.
Donated by: Inspire Medical Spa & Wellness Center
Value: $1,800
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $50

B2 Freshwater Pearls
Don’t miss out on the perfect accessory for your next night out—a beautiful 18″ strand of golden-white champagne-colored freshwater cultured pearls with a sterling silver clasp from Imperial Pearl.
Donated by: Imperial Pearl
Value: $500
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

B3 Be the Belle of the Ball
Be the belle of the ball with the latest in European fashion—a Belle Étoile necklace and matching earrings with a modern twist from the Adagio collection. Both feature multiple strands of black rubber gathered and held together with stations of pave-set CZ stones in rhodium-plated allergy-free nickel and 925 sterling silver.
Donated by: Mark Ross ’64, Hon. ’05 and Donna Ross
Value: $545
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

B4 Just Do It!
Get moving with a three-month membership to Luxe Fitness Clubs ($170; includes group classes and day care services); three-month membership to Rhode Warrior Gym complete with RWG merchandise (yoga pants, T-shirt, tank top); a pair of Sanabul boxing gloves and Contender Fight Sports hand wraps ($470); five free classes and baseball cap at So Co Cycle ($75); a Vineyard Vines MLB women’s navy blue pullover ($105) and three dance lessons for a single person or a couple at Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Narragansett (one private, one group class, and one Friday night party; $145).
Donated by: Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Narragansett, Luxe Fitness Clubs, Major League Baseball, Rhode Warrior Gym, and So Co Cycle
Value: $965
Opening Bid: $375 | Minimum Raise: $25

B5 His and Hers
Everything is better in pairs! A lucky lady will be stylish wearing this BCBG Max Azria precision stainless steel timepiece ($135), and a fine fellow will be handsome in this Invicta Swiss watch ($395). A 90-minute massage at Optimal Wellness Therapeutic Massage ($100) and a one-hour pain relief session by Linda Broadhead, LMT, ($100) are also included to enjoy.
Donated by: Linda Broadhead, LMT; Gold Lady Jewelers; Optimal Wellness Therapeutic Massage; and Precision Watch & Fine Jewelry
Value: $730
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $25

B6 Feeling Beautiful
Portray the true meaning of eloquence while showing off this beautiful, handmade Stephen Estelle sterling silver faceted turquoise pendant from Eloquence Fine Jewelry & Gifts ($350). Enhance your style with a gift card to Green River Silver Co. ($20); a basket from Total Image Hair Salon, including wonderful hair products and gift certificates towards salon services ($250); and visit to Salon Santé to be treated to hair or nail services ($75). Before heading out for a night on the town, enjoy a two-hour personal styling session or closet edit ($150) and credit toward clothing ($150) with Alisa Mahoney, stylist for WORTH luxury clothing.
Donated by: Eloquence Fine Jewelry & Gifts, Green River Silver Co., Alisa Mahoney ’91, Salon Santé, and Total Image Hair Salon
Value: $995
Opening Bid: $350 | Minimum Raise: $25

B7 Sparkle and Be Spoiled
Sparkle in this 18-karat yellow gold Tacori ring, featuring sterling silver, clear Quartz, and shades of blue Topaz gemstones from Baxter’s Fine Jewelry ($350). Spoil yourself with a haircut and deep conditioning treatment at Kenneth Cote Renewal Center ($100), and achieve red-carpet-ready skin at SeaMist MedSpa with a Fire and Ice Facial ($150). Package also includes three charm bracelets from AliCat Jewels ($35) and a gift basket filled with jewelry, stationery, candles, and champagne from LDC, Inc. ($130).
Donated by: AliCat Jewels; Baxter’s Fine Jewelry; Kenneth Cote Renewal Center, LDC, Inc.; and SeaMist MedSpa
Value: $765
Opening Bid: $350 | Minimum Raise: $25

B8 Overnight in Newport and Breakfast with Tiffany
Enjoy two nights on the scenic waterfront at the beautiful Newport Marriott ($650; valid Sun.–Thurs.; no holidays). Stop in for a tasteful breakfast at the Cru Café ($50), and show off these two Return to Tiffany round and oval tag, 7” sterling silver bracelets, inspired by the iconic key ring first introduced by Tiffany in 1969 ($400); Also included is a stunning ROCK CANDY® necklace by IPPOLITA, a hand-faceted clear quartz teardrop pendant encased in sterling silver and suspended from a delicate 16″ chain with a 2″ extender and lobster clasp closure. ($350).
Donated by: Cru Café, Lynn Baker-Dooley, Newport Marriott, and Tiffany & Co.
Value: $1,450
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $25

GRAPES AND GRAIN

G1 Evening with an Author
Join Lynn Baker-Dooley this fall for a book discussion at her home with author Dr. Barbara Roberts, Rhode Island’s first female cardiologist. This is an exclusive opportunity for you and eight friends to enjoy an evening with Dr. Roberts learning about her new memoir, The Doctor Broad: A Mafia Love Story, highlighting her time spent as the famous Rhode Island mobster Raymond Patriarca’s physician. Guests will enjoy a selection of delicious cheeses, fine wines and a signed copy of the book. (Mutually agreed upon date between Sept. 4 and Oct. 27, 2019, to be determined).
Donated by: Lynn Baker-Dooley, Dr. Barbara Roberts, and URI Office of the President
Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $400 | Minimum Raise: $25

G2 Have a Taste on Us
Kick off your summer with an assortment of spirits, beer, wine, and tastings from local wineries and distilleries:

• Carolans Irish Cream gift set ($15; 750 ml bottle and two glasses)
• Diamond Hill Vineyards ($100; includes wine tasting for 10, a full pour for each person, and a bottle of apple cranberry wine)
• Gasbarro’s wine basket ($100; three bottles of imported Italian wine, a 10% off coupon, and a $25 gift card)
• KEEL Vodka gift basket ($150; bottle of KEEL Vodka, cocktail shaker, two Moscow-mule mugs, water bottle, hat, yoga mat, four Koozies, and two lip glosses)
• Three cases of Narragansett Lager ($75)
• Revival Brewing Company ($75; includes two pint glasses, (4) four-packs of assorted beers, and tasting tokens to be redeemed for 5 oz. sample pours at the brewery)
• Sons of Liberty Spirits Company ($60; four-pack of Loyal Lemonade and four complimentary tastings or flight)
• KELT VSOP cognac ($80; donated by Wayland Square Fine Wine & Spirits)

Donated by: Diamond Hill Vineyards, Gasbarro’s Wines, KEEL Vodka, Narragansett Brewing Company, Revival Brewing Company, Sons of Liberty Spirits Company, and Wayland Square Fine Wine & Spirits
Value: $655
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

G3 Have Another Taste on Us
Sip on a variety of cocktails, beer, and wine in the comfort of your home and visit a few local establishments for a unique tasting experience:

• Old Forester single barrel bourbon; Antica Formula Carpano vermouth; Fabbri Amarena Cherry Mix bar syrup ($100; donated by Bottles Fine Wine)
• Coastal Wine Trail ($99; includes one Vintner’s Tasting Ticket for two tastings at each of the 13 wineries along the coastal wine trail in Southeastern New England)
• Craft beer and cider gift basket ($250; donated by Craft Collective; includes limited editions from Proclamation Ale Co., Shaidzon Beer Company, Aeronaut Brewing Co., SingleCut Beersmiths, and Graft cider; pint glasses; brewery apparel; bar back items; and a $40 gift card to Shaidzon Beer Company, West Kingston, R.I.)
• Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island ($25 gift certificate to tap room)
• Triple 8 Distillery blueberry vodka ($25; donated by O’Neil’s Package Store)
• Plantation artisanal dark rum ($20; donated by The Savory Grape )
• Two six-packs of Rise pale ale and a $40 gift card to Whalers Brewing Company ($62)
• Pendleton blended Canadian whisky ($50; donated by Wolfrock Wine & Spirits )

Donated by: Bottles Fine Wine, Coastal Wine Trail, Craft Collective, Diamond Hill Vineyards, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, O’Neil’s Package Store, The Savory Grape, Whalers Brewing Company, and Wolfrock Wine & Spirits
Value: $630
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

HOME AND FAMILY

H1 It’s Party Time!
Everything you need for the perfect party! Package includes gift certificates toward any rental from Party Plus True Value Rental ($200); Belmont Market ($100); Dave’s Fresh Marketplace ($100); Roch’s Fresh Foods ($100); Geaber’s Liquors, Inc. ($100); floral arrangements from Weedweavers of Wakefield ($300); professional sitting with photographer Michael Salerno ($300); and a three hour photo booth rental from WRIK Entertainment ($695; includes digital photos; subject to availability; no expiration date).
Donated by: Belmont Market; Dave’s Fresh Marketplace; Geaber’s Liquors, Inc.; Party Plus True Value Rental; Roch’s Fresh Foods; Michael Salerno; Weedweavers of Wakefield; and WRIK Entertainment
Value: $1,895
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $50

H2 Home and Garden
Decorate your home inside and out with this folding Envirowood Adirondack chair by Seaside Casual Furniture from Arnold Lumber ($570); Cardi’s Furniture gift card ($100); assortment of annual flowering plants from Clark Farms ($80); Google Home voice-activated assistant ($130); Seth Thomas antique cabinet mantel clock with mahogany case and porcelain dial ($300); handcrafted blue swan server from Peter Pots Pottery ($40); cheeseboard made from recycled wineglasses by Treasures of the Vine ($20); Romanian hand-blown glass vase from Flori’s Treasures ($300); three wrought iron plant stands; nitrile-coated garden gloves; and $50 voucher to Home Depot, valid through June 2019 ($100).
Donated by: Arnold Lumber Company; Cardi’s Furniture; Don ’60 and Celia Marie Brown ’66; Clark Farms; Flori’s Treasures; Home Depot; Dr. Kim Nelson, ’81; Peter Pots Pottery; Treasures of the Vine
Value: $1,640
Opening Bid: $400 | Minimum Raise: $25

H3 Surf Narragansett Beach
Always remember the beautiful summer days by the water with this Waves at Narragansett Town Beach, 18” x 24″, photographic image by Mary Kay Marks of Remarks Designs ($125) and custom framed by Janet Bertwell ’73, owner of Finishing Touches of Wakefield ($195).
Donated by: Finishing Touches and Remarks Designs
Value: $320
Opening Bid: $125 | Minimum Raise: $15

 

H4 Me and My Duesenberg
Me and My Duesenberg is a framed Serigraph by contemporary artist Nobou “Nicky” Watanabe. This lively and detailed print showing some of the greatest American-made cars will add a touch of colorful charm to any space!
Donated by: URI Alumni Association
Value: $2,400
Opening Bid: $400 | Minimum Raise: $25

RHODY PRIDE

R1 Go Rhody!
Join the ruckus and cheer on the URI Women’s Basketball team and the ever-exciting URI Men’s Basketball team at every home game throughout the 2019–20 season with four season tickets for each team ($288 and $1,024). Root for the explosive Rams football team at one home game of your choice in the newly renovated Meade Stadium ($60; four tickets).
Donated by: URI Athletics
Value: $1,372
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $25

R2 Exploration, Adventure, and the Endeavor
Enjoy a tour for six aboard the Research Vessel Endeavor while docked at URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus. Continue your adventure with 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. Stop by Narragansett’s Coffee N’ Bagel Connection ($50) for a tasty treat before or after your exploration. (A fall 2019 weekday tour date will be coordinated with the ship’s and center’s schedules.)
Donated by: Coffee N’ Bagel Connection and URI Graduate School of Oceanography, Office of the Dean
Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $25

R3 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 URI canvas bag full of URI swag ($115).
Donated by: Classic Hassocks, URI Alumni Association, and URI Campus Store
Value: $815
Opening Bid: $350 | Minimum Raise: $25

R4 Premium Parking at URI
Never worry again about finding a parking space on the URI Kingston Campus.
Your premium parking spot is conveniently located in the new, 50 Campus Avenue Lot. This space is available for the September 2019 through August 2020 academic year.
Donated by:  URI Division of Administration and Finance
Value: $800
Opening Bid: $350 | Minimum Raise: $25

SPORTS

S1 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

S2 Boston’s Best Memories
Calling all Boston sports fans! Relive the 2018 World Series with an official program and an autographed 2018 World Series baseball—signed by your favorite Boston Red Sox champs ($1,000); two MLB World Series baseball caps ($70); two MLB World Series T-shirts (women’s $45; men’s $50). Take home some great Fenway memories with a Boston Red Sox paperweight ($100); J.D. Martinez picture ($200); Jim Rice autographed baseball ($75); and Carlton Fisk autographed picture ($300). Don’t forget to show off some New England Patriots pride with an Adam Vinatieri autographed jersey ($500).
Donated by: Leo Janigian and Major League Baseball
Value: $2,340
Opening Bid: $600 | Minimum Raise: $50

S3 Golf at Potowomut
You and three guests will join URI alumnus Ed Quinlan ’71 for an exceptional golfing experience at the Potowomut Golf Club in Warwick ($500; valid through Oct. 2019). This spectacular 18-hole course offers a challenge for players at every skill level. Look stylish on the greens wearing your 2018 World Series light blue men’s performance polo ($90) and a Nike MLB men’s Dri-FIT jacket ($135). After your round of golf, relax and enjoy lunch at the 19th Hole—home to the clubhouse bar and grille.
Donated by: Major League Baseball, Edward Quinlan ’71 and Lisa Pelosi, M.A. ’07
Value: $725
Opening Bid: $350 | Minimum Raise: $25

S4 Lunch with Dan Yorke
Join popular radio and television talk show personality Dan Yorke for a lively discussion over lunch. You and two guests will join hosts Thorr Bjorn, URI director of athletics, and the URI Foundation’s Katharine Flynn, at the Dunes Club in Narragansett this summer. (Mutually agreed upon date, June through August 2019.)
Donated by: Katharine Flynn and Dan Yorke
Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

S5 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Kick off the summer with a two-hour paddleboard or kayak session for four at R.I. Paddle Sports ($180), and a challenging escape game at R.I. Riddle Room ($115). Challenge yourself at URI coach Megan Jessee’s soccer camp. Two girls, ages 9-14, can choose a full-day summer camp or preseason high school camp ($350; sessions run July through Aug. at the URI Soccer Complex, Kingston Campus). Continue the fun with two gift cards to bowl at Old Mountain Lanes ($50). Capture those fantastic memories with PhotobyFriday photography at three locations of your choice or a professional sitting in their studio ($350).
Donated by: Old Mountain Lanes, PhotoByFriday, R.I. Paddle Sports, R.I. Riddle Room, and URI Women’s Soccer
Value: $1,045
Opening Bid: $400 | Minimum Raise: $25

S6 Boston Celtics—Courtside
Get your hands on two courtside tickets to watch the 17-time world champion Boston Celtics. (Game date to be mutually agreed upon once season schedule is released in August 2019). Each ticket provides entry to the Putnam Club where you’ll enjoy a delicious buffet dinner prior to the game, access to candy and dessert at halftime, and admission into the stadium two hours before the game to watch the team warm up.
Donated by: Judy Pagliuca
Value: $3,000
Opening Bid: $750 | Minimum Raise: $50

VACATION/STAYCATION

V1 The Jersey Shore in Style
Experience a vacation to remember! Bring your family and friends to Ocean City, New Jersey, and enjoy a spectacular week in a charming, five bedroom, four bathroom, beach house located directly across the street from the beach! Grab your URI canvas tote bag ($20) and explore nearby Ocean City Boardwalk, shopping, and great dining–all voted No. 1 in New Jersey. (Your reservation must be made by July 10, 2019, for a Sept. 2019, seven-night stay; arrive Saturday and checkout the following Saturday).
Donated by: Jessica Lizzi, Associate Head Coach of URI Women’s Rowing; and URI Alumni Association
Value: $2,520
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $50

V2 California Dreamin’
Pack your bags for a five-night adventure in the San Francisco Bay area! This package includes two nights at Dinah’s Garden Hotel located in Palo Alto ($600; Friday and Saturday stay) and a gift certificate to Dinah’s Poolside Restaurant ($100); a one-night stay at the Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel ($250; Friday or Saturday stay; expires June 2020); and two nights at the Hotel Union Square, San Francisco ($700). Rent a car with a gift card from Enterprise Holdings and travel around the Golden State ($125; Alamo, Enterprise, National Car Rental; includes complimentary gift basket). Spend the night prior to your flight at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Providence Airport ($250; includes complimentary breakfast). URI canvas bag included ($20). All hotel stays are subject to availability.
Donated by: Dinah’s Garden Hotel, Enterprise Holdings, Fairfield Inn & Suites Providence Airport, Hotel Union Square, Sheraton Palo Alto, and URI Alumni Association
Value: $2,045
Opening Bid: $600 | Minimum Raise: $50

V3 Block Island Break
Pick up the latest best-sellers at Wakefield Books ($50), pack your URI canvas bag ($20), then board the Block Island Ferry with two round-trip passenger tickets to Block Island ($50; good for traditional service from Point Judith; expires Dec. 31, 2019). Travel the island with a full-day rental of two mopeds or bicycles from Island Moped ($190). Later, dine at The National Hotel Tap & Grille ($100) and stay on the island for the night with a gift certificate towards a room at the 1661 Inn ($50), or take the ferry back to Point Judith for an overnight at The Break Hotel ($220, includes breakfast; Sun.–Thurs. during off-season months; Oct.15, 2019 through Apr. 2020, excluding holidays). Finish off your fabulous getaway with lunch at Charlie O’s ($50) and a delicious dinner at Chair 5 Beach Bistro & Bar ($50).
Donated by: Block Island Ferry (Interstate Navigation Company), Charlie O’s Tavern, Island Moped, The National Hotel Restaurant, The Break Hotel, 1661 Inn, URI Alumni Association, and Wakefield Books.
Value: $780
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $20

V4 The Newport Experience
Enjoy lunch and the view of the bay from the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina’s Saltwater restaurant ($100; can also be used at hotel/lounge); spend the night at the Newport Marriott including breakfast for two ($350; valid Sun.–Thurs., valid thru June 10, 2020; excludes holiday and special event weekends); tour a famous Newport mansion of your choice ($50; a one-house pass for two); treat yourself to something special at House of Windsor jewelers ($100) and J.H. Breakell & Co. ($75); spend a second night at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina ($500; breakfast included); and take in a polo match (10 tickets to any matches in the 2019 Newport International Polo Series;$150). URI canvas bag also included ($20).
Donated by: Gurney’s Newport, International Polo Series, House of Windsor, J.H. Breakell & Co., Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, Newport Marriott, The Preservation Society of Newport County, and URI Alumni Association.
Value: $1,345
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $25

V5 Play in Providence
Revel in the vibrant culture that Providence has to offer with a stay for two at the Marriott Providence Downtown ($225) and an authentic serenaded Venetian gondola ride along the Providence River ($90; for two). Enjoy dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar ($200) before you and a guest catch a 2019–20 season production at Trinity Rep ($100; two tickets; some restrictions apply). Experience more of Providence at WaterFire with four tickets to the exclusive Brazier Society reception tent ($350). URI canvas bag also included ($20).
Donated by: Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar; La Gondola Providence, Inc.; Marriott Providence Downtown Hotel; Trinity Repertory Co.;URI Alumni Association; and WaterFire Providence.
Value: $985
Opening Bid: $350 | Minimum Raise: $25

V6 The Magic of Mystic and Wonders of Westerly
Relax with a two-night stay at Westerly’s new riverfront boutique bed and breakfast, the Margin Street Inn. Breakfast and evening cocktails included daily ($650; subject to availability; Oct. 15–June 15). Just a short drive away, explore the Mystic Aquarium ($185; family pack of five passes) and Mystic Seaport ($115; four passes). In between your travels, enjoy gift cards for dining at the Bridge Restaurant ($100), historic Wilcox Tavern or Mia’s Cafe ($100), and the Malted Barley ($25). URI canvas bag also included ($20).
Donated by: Bridge Restaurant, Malted Barley, Margin Street Inn, Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, URI Alumni Association, and Wilcox Tavern.
Value: $1,195
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $50

V7 South County Standing Ovation
Experience the arts in South County! Enjoy two tickets to any Mainstage Show and any Micetro Improv at the Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield ($66); two tickets to comedian John Mulaney at the Ryan Center during URI Alumni and Family Weekend 2019 ($100; Oct. 25th); two tickets to a performance during the 2019 summer season at Theatre By the Sea ($120); four tickets to one URI Theatre show for the 2019–20 season ($80); and four movie passes to Entertainment Cinemas ($36). Package also includes a URI canvas bag, ($20); gift certificate to Trattoria Romana ($100) and an overnight stay and breakfast for two at three great hotels in South Kingstown: Hampton Inn South Kingstown ($300; subject to availability), Fairfield Inn South Kingstown ($300; subject to availability), and Holiday Inn South Kingstown ($225; subject to availability; blackout dates apply).
Donated by: Contemporary Theater Company, Entertainment Cinemas, Hampton Inn South Kingstown, Holiday Inn South Kingstown, Theatre By the Sea, Thomas M. Ryan Center, Trattoria Romana, URI Alumni Association, and URI Theatre Department.
Value: $1,347
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $25

V8 Boston Bound
See Hugh Jackman in his The Man. The Music. The Show. world tour at TD Garden in Boston on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., ($290; two tickets); Cheer on the world champion Red Sox when the New York Yankees are in town on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at 8:05 p.m., at Fenway Park ($160); Grab a bite to eat before game time at the Yard House ($25); And, be sure to visit the Harpoon Brewery for a tour, some cheer, and their famous pretzels in the Beer Hall ($200; includes admission for two; Harpoon sweatshirt, cap, koozie, chill bucket, and two glasses.)
Donated by: Mass Bay Brewing Company; Raquel Ferreira ’92; TD Garden; and Yard House Fenway
Value: $695
Opening Bid: $250 | Minimum Raise: $25

V9 Broadcasters’ Special
See the Boston Red Sox play against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Sept. 14, 2019. Your two tickets include a VIP tour of the press box by Phillies broadcasters Bill Kulik and Angel Castillo ($200). Plan the perfect vacation around the game with two fabulous overnight hotel stays in New York and Philadelphia; Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, N.Y. ($190; subject to availability Fri.- Sun.; not valid on holiday weekends); and Philadelphia Marriott Downtown with breakfast ($515).Take home some souvenirs in your URI canvas bag ($20).
Donated by: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Spanish Sports Productions, URI Alumni Association, and Westchester Marriott
Value: $925
Opening Bid: $400 | Minimum Raise: $25

V10 Escape to the Mountains
Spend one week at the Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash Mountain Resort in Bartlett, New Hampshire (kitchen studio unit sleeps four and has an outdoor heated pool; $1,125; available for seven nights beginning July 5, Aug. 2, Aug. 30, Sept. 27, or Oct. 25, 2019). Enjoy four, one-day passes to Attitash’s summer attractions including the alpine slide ($195; does not include ZipTour) and four tickets to Story Land ($145). This package also includes an overnight stay at the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain, Vermont (includes breakfast for two; $250; blackout dates: May 1–Oct. 31, 2019.) Enjoy a tasting for two and sample a fleet of spirits at Smugglers’ Notch Distillery and Vermont Distillers, complimentary bottle of Bourbon Barrel aged maple syrup included ($35). Dine at Leunig’s Bistro with dinner for two ($120; includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert per person; excludes alcohol; valid through 10/1/20). Use your URI Canvas Bag to take home some local treasures ($20).
Donated by: Attitash Mountain Resort; Dwight, M.S. ’01 and Trudy Coleman ’86, M.S. ’92; Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain; Leunig’s Bistro; Smugglers’ Notch Distillery and Vermont Distillers Tasting Room; Story Land; and URI Alumni Association
Value: $1,890
Opening Bid: $600 | Minimum Raise: $50

V11 For the Northern Explorers
Head north to Bangor, Maine, with a two-night stay at the Four Points by Sheraton ($500; includes breakfast for two). Enjoy any available 2019 season Waterfront Concert in Bangor of your choice ($150; two tickets), a private three-hour, narrated tour of Stephen King’s hometown ($90 for two), lunch at Moe’s Original Bar B Que ($25), and dinner at Sea Dog Brewing Co. ($50). URI canvas bag also included ($20).
Donated by: Four Points by Sheraton Bangor Airport; Moe’s Original Bar B Que; Sea Dog Brewing Co.; SK Tours of Maine, LLC; URI Alumni Association; and Waterfront Concerts.
Value: $835
Opening Bid: $300 | Minimum Raise: $25

V12 Matunuck Magic: Oysters and Bubbly
You and up to 24 friends and family members will take a water tour of the renowned Matunuck Oyster Farm, a unique feature of the Matunuck experience, and learn how shellfish are cultivated in local waters. After your excursion, you’ll 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

V13 NKOTB—The Mixtape Tour
Attention New Kids On The Block fans—they’re back on tour! Get your hands on two Premium Club tickets to see the show on Friday, June 28, 2019, at the TD Garden ($280). Spend the night in Boston at the Courtyard by Marriott Copley Square Hotel ($500; based on availability).
Donated by: Courtyard by Marriott Copley Square Hotel and TD Garden
Value: $780
Opening Bid: $350 | Minimum Raise: $25

V14 Sunshine State Vacation
Pack your URI canvas bag ($20) and head south to sunny Florida. Package includes two nights at the Hampton Inn in Deland, west of Daytona Beach ($300; subject to availability; not valid during special events). Take in the magical views of Lake Buena Vista at the B Resort & Spa, a Walt Disney World hotel, for two nights ($450; includes resort fee and complimentary parking; based upon availability; excludes holiday weekends). Continue your vacation with two nights at any Marriott Bonvoy™ loyalty program hotel ($1,000; a maximum of 50,000 points per night; includes taxes and fees).
Donated by: B Resort and Spa, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Deland, Todd Hemenway ’89 and URI Alumni Association
Value: $1,770
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $50

V15 Up, Up, and Away!
Fly the friendly skies with two round trip airfare tickets aboard United Airlines ($1000; $500 maximum value per ticket to any destination in the contiguous U.S. All taxes and fees included in ticket price. Excludes first class. Travel must be booked by June 30, 2020). URI Canvas Bag also included ($20).
Donated by: Shorts Travel Management and URI Alumni Association
Value: $1,020
Opening Bid: $500 | Minimum Raise: $25