GRACE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL 2019 Spring Auction

Saturday, April 27

Grace Church Undercroft

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ITS 59TH WONDERFUL YEAR!

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Dear Friend of Grace,

Greetings and welcome to the 2019 Grace Episcopal Day School PTO Auction!

The theme for tonight’s auction is “Seas the Day,” which celebrates Grace’s aspiration to sail to new heights

in our quest to provide academic excellence to all of our students. Tonight is an expression of what makes

the Grace community so extraordinary; we have come together in celebration to support our wonderful

school and the children we all cherish. All of the proceeds from tonight’s events will go to support all of our

Grace Scholars, and our Variable Tuition Program which is the fullest expression of our commitment to socio-

economic diversity. As we gather this evening recognizing 59 years of Grace, we are mindful of the bright

future for the Grace community as well as the legacy of creating school community that is diverse in so many

ways.

Tonight’s event will also raise money to upgrade and freshen our school facility, whether it be new lighting

and upgrades to our library, carpet in our main hallways, or new banners and signage in front of the school,

the proceeds will allow Grace to continue to bring some new and exciting dimensions to our beloved school

building and the daily life of our community.

We wish to thank so many for so much, especially the leadership of our fearless and tireless Auction Co-

Chairs Nichole Sweeney and Candyce Yates who worked together to create a truly stunning result. Further,

these chairs were supported by an energetic team of volunteers to whom we extend our Grace gratitude

for their efforts! Finally, thank you to the Grace faculty and staff, both for assisting with class projects and

for donating auction items, as well as to our Director of Advancement Becky Mulholland for serving as a

helpful liaison. And a special shout out to Emily Gould, our art teacher who assisted her students in creating

some truly stunning art for auction here tonight. Together, everyone’s donations, sponsorships, and

countless hours of volunteer service have made this magical evening for Grace a reality.

As you see “old” friends and meet new ones tonight, we hope you will be reminded of what makes this

community so extraordinary. Your donations will help to sustain our robust and generous Grace Scholars

program and extend our reach in innovation in our educational program. Thank you for joining us tonight

and for helping Grace to build upon its already strong sense of community!

Sincerely,

Jen Danish Stephen Brundage

Head of School Chair, Board of Governors

Grace Episcopal Day School will provide every student the opportunity for academic excellence in a caring,

nurturing, moral environment that embraces diversity and promotes creativity, self-confidence, and service to

others.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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CHAIR

Stephen Brundage

VICE CHAIR

Paul Brown

SECRETARY

Carrie Beaudreau

Katie Corman (PTO Representative)

Lecia Stein (PTO Representative)

Cristal Baron

Jennifer Danish, Head of School

Daniel Gray

Traci Grigg

Anthony Hayter

W. David Helms

Don Hague

The Rev. Brooks Hundley

Craig Kirby

Sewall Lee

Andrew McKenna

Mark Miller

Maria Rodil

Katherine Silverthorne

The Rev. Andrew Walter, Rector of Grace Church

Jason O. Washington

David Williams

AUCTION COMMITTEE

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PTO CO-CHAIRS

Katie Corman and Lecia Stein

PTO TREASURER

Randall McLeod

AUCTION

Nichole Sweeney

Candyce Yates

BINGO NIGHT

Jeri Hanes

Debbie Rideout

BOOK FAIR

Christie Bergstrom

Francine Rinzel

BOX TOPS, FAMILY FUN DAY, GRACE GOODIES,

OPERATION COMPASSION

Katie Corman

Lecia Stein

CASEY CARES PAJAMA DRIVE

Luis Acosta

Karen Levin

FACULTY APPRECIATION WEEK

Rebecca Henson

Jenny O’Brien

GRACEWEAR

Jennifer Bonaguide

PIZZA LUNCH

Adeola Odunlami

WINTER SOCIAL

Shanelle David-Smith

Tara Meadows

SPIRIT WEAR

Katie Corman

Nina Laing

Many thanks to all who participated and supported PTO events and activities this year! Contact

thegracepto@gmail.com to lead an event or activity in 2019-2020!

AUCTION COMMITTEE

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This auction could not have happened without the efforts of our dedicated parent body. We appreciate each

and every person who helped in each and every way. No matter the job or time commitment, each

contribution has been meaningful to tonight’s event. Let’s be proud of what we have accomplished

together. Many, many thanks to our volunteers.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Candyce Yates

BASKETS

Jessica Boritz

Kelly Headd

Denise Holmes

Katie Pahigiannis

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT

Anna Bard

Randall McLeod

Thalia Washington

CLASSROOM CREATIONS

Katie Corman

Emily Gould

DATA ENTRY

Adeola Odunlami

Tonetta Spencer

DECORATIONS AND DESIGN

Shanelle David-Smith

Nina Laing

Ashley Thorndike-Youssef

DONATIONS

Megan Bly

Jennifer Bonaguide

GRAPHICS

Andrea Constantini

SPECIAL APPEAL SLIDESHOW

Christine Comas

WINERAISER

Don and Ann Hague

SET UP AND OTHER JOBS (BIG AND SMALL!)

Christie Bergstrom

Megan Bly

Jennifer Bonaguide

Trae Byrd

Katie Corman

Sonia Ekonomo

Anthony Hayter

Ted Henson

Randall McLeod

Andrew McKenna

Katie Pahigiannis

Theo Pahigiannis

Lecia Stein

SEASONED CONTRIBUTORS

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Special appreciation goes to Jennifer Danish, Noelle McHugh, Becky Mulholland, Karen O’Connor-

Floman,

Kathleen Murray, Emily Gould, and the Grace faculty and staff, as well as Sunny Simmons and Grace

Church.

2018-2019 ROOM PARENTS

The PTO is grateful to room parents who help spread the word about our events and activities. This year’s

room parents are:

Preschool | Christie Bergstrom

Prekindergarten | Annie Burns

Kindergarten | Glenna Huber

Grade 1 | Jenny O’Brien

Grade 2 | Katie Pahigiannis

Grade 3 | Shanelle David-Smith

Grade 4 | Denise Holmes

Grade 5 | Elaine Horn

AUCTION COMMITTEE

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We appreciate the businesses that sponsored this auction. Their donations underwrote the production cost

of tonight’s event.

SPONSORS

Blue Engine Message and Media

Jay Dahill, Realtor

Maureen McElroy Counseling, LLC

Splaine Security Systems, Inc.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

The Pennyworth Thrift Shop

The Vestry of Grace Episcopal Church

PATRONS

And our Grace community was equally generous in its donations to the 2019 auction. Our deep gratitude

goes to these patrons.

Treva Alston

George and Linda Baily

Carrie Beaudreau

Kecia Brown

Stephen and Patty Brundage

James Coburn

Jennifer Danish

Skip and Catherine Grant

Monte and Jeri Hanes

Christopher and Adrienne Harrington

Dan Gray and Molly Kim

Mr. and Mrs. William Greer

Don and Ann Hague

W. David and Susan Helms

The Rev. Brooks Hundley

Linda Jakubs

Cristal Baron and Carey McKenzie

Mark and Amy Miller

Mary O’Brien

Jon and Laura Parks

Randy Parrish

Martin and Maria Rodil

Leslie Stepler

John Sweeney

Jason and Thalia Washington

SEASONED CONTRIBUTORS

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The presence of our current and former faculty always makes the auction night special. We are grateful for

the following contributions.

SPONSOR A TEACHER DONATIONS

Jason Bakelar and Leila Mamedova

Tommy and Carriellen Beaudreau

Kecia Brown

Jennifer Danish

Alex Dyer and Ryan DeLoach

Ellis Chiropractic

Lydia Fleischmann and Stephen Bolton

Bonnie Griffith

Dean Griffith and Michelle Artz

Lauri Harkins

Monte and Jeri Hanes

Christopher and Adrienne Harrington

Clifford and Lydia Hudsick

Chad Jackson

Mark and Victoria Lacuesta

Andrew McKenna and Jennifer Bonaguide

Brian and Mary Monahan

Mark and Amy Miller

Becky Mulholland

Allison Randall

Linda Range

Arlene Stein

Susan Thon

Rubert and Nerisa Vassell

Troy Morgan and Linda Wright

Scott Wunsch and Megan Bly

EVENING SCHEDULE

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6:00 PM | Doors Open

• Silent Auction Begins

7:45 PM | Last Bid

• Table 1: Fun for Kids

• Table 2: Home Goods and Services

8:00 PM | Last Bid

• Table 3: Sports and Entertainment

• Table 4: Dining In and Out

• Table 5: Health and Wellness

8:15 PM | Last Bid

• Table 6: Baskets

• Table 7: Teacher Treasures

8:30 PM | Last Bid

• Table 8: Classroom Creations

• Table 9: Super Silent

9:00 PM | Special Appeal and Raffle Drawings

• Special Appeal: Feathering the Nest

• Raffle Drawings

9:15 PM | Heads or Tails Game

9:30 PM | Check Out

Please allow the auction committee time to enter all of the winning bids and finalize winner packets

before checking out. Our team will assist you in locating any items on the tables that you may have

won.

EVENING MENU

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STATIONED APPETIZERS

Cheese and Charcuterie Platter

Variety of local cheeses and sliced, cured meats, assortment of crackers

Farm-Fresh Vegetable Table

Seasonal vegetables with hummus and savory dip

Traditional BBQ Meatballs

Fresh ground beef, topped with old-fashioned barbecue sauce

PASSED APPETIZERS

Mini Crab Cakes

A Maryland favorite with old bay aioli

Peach and Blue Cheese Crostini

With honey atop a toasted baguette slice

ACTION STATION

Mac and Cheese Bar

Traditional and smoked gouda macaroni and cheese

Topping bar with sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, bacon and chopped chicken

DESSERT COURSE

A selection of house-made desserts

BEVERAGES

Beer and wine

Freshly squeezed lemonade

Freshly brewed iced tea

Water infused with seasonal fruits

Coffee (regular, decaffeinated)

Catering by Simply Fresh Events

AUCTION RULES

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All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds on

auction items are permitted. All items will be sold

“as is.” Please read descriptions in the catalog and

at the table carefully.

All auction items must be paid for in full (cash,

check or credit card) on the auction date.

All certificates and service items must be used by

April 27, 2020 unless otherwise specified in the

item description. Dates and times are to be

arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor

and the buyer.

Gift certificates or certificates of purchase are

given to the buyer at checkout when there is no

item on display.

All auction items and certificates must be removed

from the auction site by the close of the auction.

In the event of any dispute between bidders, the

Auction Committee shall have sole and final

discretion to determine the successful bidder.

By his/her purchase, the buyer waives any claims

for liability against Grace Episcopal Day School

and/or its Parent Teacher Organization, the Board

of Governors, or the donor of the property or

services sold.

The Auction Committee reserves the right to

modify the terms of the auction items, including

establishing the minimum bid, bid increase

amounts, and the guaranteed purchase price.

Until such time as an item is sold, it is the property

of the Auction Committee and can be used at its

discretion.

Title to auction purchase passes upon receipt of

payment by Grace-PTO. The buyer thereupon

assumes full risk and responsibility.

SILENT AUCTION RULES

Bid sheets are displayed for each item. Bidder is to

print his/her assigned bidder number and the

amount of his/her bid on the bid sheet. All starting

bids will be the minimum bid amounts noted on

the sheet.

Items contested at the time a table closes may be

auctioned off to the highest bidder by the auction

co-chair’s designee.

TAX CONSIDERATIONS

Consult your tax advisor regarding tax

deductibility of items purchased at the auction. All

values listed in this catalog and on your invoice are

a “good faith estimate” and were provided to the

Auction Committee by the donor. For questions,

please call the Advancement Office: 240-292-

5245.

PAST AUCTION CHAIRS

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2018: Grace in the World

Katie Pahigiannis, Maria Rodil

2017: A Taste of Grace

Halimah Abdullah, Anthony Hayter,

Randall McLeod

2016: A Monumental Evening

Jennifer Bonaguide

2015: Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Patricia and Stephen Brundage

2014: Celebrating Kensington

Patricia and Stephen Brundage

2013: Growing with Grace

Phyllis Doulaveris, Stacie Henderson, Lynn White,

Carrie Beaudreau, Mary Monahan,

Stephen Brundage

2012: Dreams Set Sail

Allison Beuker

2011: Many Hands One Heart

Mary Monahan

2010: 50th Anniversary Grace Family Tree

Valerie Wooldridge, Jennifer Raymond, Rubina

Patel, Mary Monahan, Mary Beth Kester, Lisa

Hearing

2009: Hollywood

Carrie Beaudreau, Rose McConnell, Inger Rosner

2008: Beyond the Blue Horizon

Chuck Amos, Rita Ballesteros Ockenhouse

2007: The Grace Outdoors

Mary Monahan, Lynn Zipf

2006: Where the Wild Things Are

Rita Ballesteros Ockenhouse

2005: Art from the Heart

Mannie Collins, Lauren Simpson

2004: Take the GrAce Train

Lisa Summers, Valerie Woolridge

2003: Explore and Discover

Olive Akhigbe, Amy Ortlieb, Cathy Salem, Crystal

Mackall, Lisa Summers

2002: Traveling the USA

Barbara Jones, Sherry Melnyk, Maureen

Stephenson, Eva Warburton

2001: Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Lisa Hearing, Mary Beth Kester, Jennifer Raymond,

Valerie Woolridge

2000: The Sensational Sixties

Michelle Garske

1999: Monet’s Garden of Children

Bev LoPinto, Jennifer Raymond

1998: A Gaelic Gala for Grace

Lisa Hearing, Mary Beth Kester, Judy Splaine

1997: A Greek Odyssey

Paula Morris, Aileen Moodie

1996: Lights! Camera! Auction!

Martha Membrino, Tana Mucka

1995: Una Notta d’Italia

Leah Bruno, Colleen DeFraites

1994: Come to the Rodeo

Lin McKiernan, Jack Geise

1993: A Night in the Islands

Janet Dickson, Jack Geise

1992: Painted Desert

Janet Dickson, Annette Thomas

1991: Up Jumped Spring

Janet Dickson, Diane Harvey

1990: Moonlight Express

Annette Thomas, JoAnn Price, Cindy Love

1989 and 1988: Spring Auction

Grace Parents

1987: Spring Auction Extravaganza

Rosemary McDaniel

1986: Spring Auction

Margaret Fletcher, Carol Maroglio, Rosemary

McDaniel, Mary Lynn LoPresti, Kathy Stephan, Ann

Cremedas, Marie Beeching

“NO BID” ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

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This year, we have several multiple-purchase opportunities. No bidding is necessary for these fun items.

Items available may be limited – first come, first served! To purchase one of these items:

1. Write your bidder number on the bid sheet.

2. Pick up your item at the end of the auction or give it to check-out volunteers to hold for you until the

end of the evening.

GRACE HATS $15

Take this last opportunity to purchase a Grace Episcopal Day School hat in one of two styles! Baseball hats

and knit caps are available on auction night.

PHOTO BOOTH NO COST

Gather your family and friends to create a fun memory in the Grace Photo Booth. Volunteers will record your

bid number(s), take a picture, and get a digital copy of your evening's keepsake. Come by as often as you'd

like!

COOKING WITH GRACE $10

Compiled during the 2016-2017 school year, Cooking with Grace is a delightful collection of family favorite

recipes including personal favorites from current and past Grace Episcopal Day School Heads of School!

HEADS OR TAILS $20

At the conclusion of the Live Auction, we will have a “Heads or Tails” game where you can win a $300 gift

certificate to Mon Ami Gabi.

For $20, take a chance at the Heads or Tails game. Becky Mulholland, Director of Advancement, will lead this

fun and boisterous game. Merely signify your choice of “heads” or “tails” by hand placement. A coin will be

flipped and if your choice matches the coin, you remain standing. Everybody else sits down. We continue

until there is a single winner.

Donor: David Williams

Value: $300

Restrictions: Must be present to win. Limit one chance per person; two chances per couple (if sharing a bid

number).

SPECIAL APPEAL

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Feather the Nest

We are excited to announce that we are awaiting the

arrival of our new, official Grace Gryphon! Our new arrival

-- in graphic design form -- will be “hatching” any day now,

bringing new life to our look and giving a fresh face to the

lively spirit of Grace. In honor of our Gryphon’s impending

arrival, this year’s special appeal is to help “feather the

nest.” It’s time to invest in a few changes that will update

some of our key spaces, so that they reflect our warm,

nurturing, and dynamic learning environment, and inspire

our students, faculty, and staff. With your help, our

spaces will shine as brightly as our spirit!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

SILENT AUCTION

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TABLE 1: FUN FOR KIDS

100. LITTLE GYM FAMILY MEMBERSHIP AND FOUR CLASSES

Enjoy four classes and one annual family

membership of the Little Gym of Silver Spring which

offers progressively structured classes and a positive

learning environment to create opportunities for

your child to try new things and build self-

confidence, all with a grin that stretches from ear to

ear.

Restrictions: Expires April 27, 2020

Value: $130

Donor: The Little Gym of Silver Spring

101. FOUR TICKETS TO THE PUPPET CO. PLAYHOUSE

Treat your children to the magic of puppetry with

four tickets to the Puppet Company Playhouse at

Glen Echo. Pick from some well-known children's

stories and original stories; you are sure to be

entranced by the artistry and performance.

Restrictions: Subject to space availability;

reservation required and must be completed at least

24 hours in advance. Valid until April 27, 2020.

Present original certificate to receive tickets.

Value: $48

Donor: The Puppet Co. Playhouse

102. BIRTHDAY PARTY AT GLEN ECHO PARK

Looking for a spot for your next birthday party? Use

one of our adored birthday classrooms at Glen Echo

Park! In addition, you'll have access to 20 tickets for

rides on the Dentzel carousel. Fun for the whole

family!

Restrictions: Valid until April 27, 2020.

Value: $165

Donor: Glen Echo Partnership for Arts and Culture

103. TWO TICKETS TO DUTCH WONDERLAND

Dutch Wonderland is the place "Where Kids RULE!"

Come enjoy activities for the whole family at this

premier family theme park this summer!

Restrictions: Two tickets valid for one visit during the

2019 regular summer season.

Value: $88

Donor: Dutch Wonderland

104. GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR $50 OFF ANY SESSION OF

CLASSES OR CAMPS AT BALLET PETITE

Put on your tiara and be part of this fun, fantasy filled

class for your little princess. A beautiful ballerina will

delight your child in a fairytale dance beyond

anything they would ever imagine. Free book titled -

My Magical Morning included with the gift

certificate.

Value: $50

Donor: Ballet Petite

105. $100 OFF A BIRTHDAY PARTY AT DYNAMITE GYM

Need some fresh ideas for a birthday party activity?

Dynamite Gym offers fun-filled birthday parties for

children of any age! Certificate is good for $100 off

any size birthday party at one of four local Dynamite

gyms (Three in Rockville and One in Gaithersburg).

Restrictions: Certificate expires on February 5, 2020.

Value: $100

Donor: Dynamite Gyms

106. BARBIE DREAMTOPIA RAINBOW COVE PRINCESS

CASTLE

The perfect gift for your favorite mermaid-obsessed-

kid! This Barbie Castle is accompanied with a Barbie

doll, just waiting to move in!

Restrictions: Barbie Castle and Barbie Doll together.

Value: $125

Donor: Shawnice Johnson

107. 1 SESSION YOUTH KARATE CLASSES AT KAIZEN KARATE

Students learn the basic levels of martial arts while

participating in a fun, exciting and supportive

atmosphere. Tailored to student's individual needs

and helps them grow to their fullest potential

possible. Karate classes focus on instruction and

learning valuable lessons and improve self-control,

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discipline, motivation and mutual respect toward

self and others.

Restrictions: Expires: October 27, 2019. This

certificate is non-transferable and must be

surrendered upon redemption. Certificate not valid

without Kaizen Karate signature. Kaizen Karate is

not responsible for lost or stolen certificates. Offer

is only valid at the location listed on the certificate.

Value: $150

Donor: Kaizen Karate

108. $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO ALL FIRED UP

All Fired Up provides you with the tools and support

in a creative space for you to express yourself. This

$25 gift certificate is good to use towards painting

pottery, mosaics, and specialty projects at All Fired

Up at the Bethesda or Cleveland Park studios.

Restrictions: Valid at either location (Bethesda or

Cleveland Park). No expiration date.

Value: $25

Donor: All Fired Up

109. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TOWARDS AN ARTWORKS

BIRTHDAY PARTY

Looking for ideas for your child's next birthday

party? Get $100 towards an Artworks Birthday Party.

Birthday parties at Artworks consist of an hour of art

techniques taught by our expert teachers, followed

by a half hour reserved for refreshments and cake!

Restrictions: Expires April 27, 2020. Cannot be used

for camps. Not good with other promotions.

Value: $100

Donor: Artworks Fine Art Studio

110. TWO TICKETS TO KIDMUSEUM AND TIN CAN ROBOT

Recommended by our very own Ms. Comas, KID

Museum is an innovative learning space unlike any

other in the DC region. The museum provides hands-

on learning that incorporates STEM, art, and culture

with 21st century skills like creativity and critical

thinking. You'll receive two passes, good for 4 adults

and 2 kids. Looking to implement your new skills?

Enjoy creating a tin can robot!

Restrictions: Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-

5pm.

Value: $34

Donor: Christine Comas

111. ONE ADULT AND ONE CHILD PASS TO CATOCTIN ZOO

Meet, feed, and pet the animals at the Catoctin

Wildlife Preserve with these passes. Activities

include wagon rides, pony rides, and a live animal

show!

Restrictions: Not valid with any other discounts or

during special events or holidays. Expires October 31,

2019. One adult must accompany all children under

the age of 16.

Value: $39

Donor: Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo

112. SHIPS AND TRAINS: BALTIMORE'S BEST

Enjoy a full day at Baltimore's Inner harbor! This

package includes passes for four people to visit all

Historic Ships of Baltimore sites. Then climb aboard

the real trains with four passes for admission to the

B&O Railroad Museum! Discover and explore

railroad history, over 150 rail cars and locomotives,

model trains and the largest Civil War Railroad

Exhibit in the World. Hop on before this ride leaves

the station!

Restrictions: Historic ships certificate expires April

29, 2020. Redeem at Historic Ships' Store, Pier 1,

Inner Harbor. B&O passes are not valid during the

Day Out With Thomas event, Polar Express event, or

any catered events. Expires June 30, 2020.

Value: $152

Donor: Historic Ships in Baltimore, B&O Railroad

Museum

113. TWO ADMISSION TICKETS TO LURAY CAVERNS

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This is where Mother Nature puts on one of her

finest shows! Both a natural wonder and national

treasure, Luray Caverns was deemed the largest and

most popular cavern site in Eastern America. Spend

some time exploring with a loved one!

Restrictions: Expires November 30, 2019

Value: $56

Donor: Luray Caverns

114. GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR ONE AND A HALF HOUR

BIRTHDAY PARTY

Not sure what to do for your child's upcoming

birthday? What about bidding on a Grand Birthday

Party at My Gym? Nothing says partying like a

rockstar like jumping around with up to 20 of your

child's closest friends! Let the kids play for 1.5 hours

while you sit back and take action shots! Bid today

for this awesome par-tay!!

Restrictions: Party is for 21 children for up to 1.5

hours. Gift certificate expires on April 27, 2020.

Value: $389

Donor: My Gym

115. TWO TICKETS TO IMAGINATION STAGE

Exposing children to the fine arts has so many

benefits! Why not bid on two tickets to a

performance at Imagination Stage! This gift

certificate will allow you entry into any performance

during the 2018-2019 season!

Restrictions: This gift certificate expires on August 11,

2019.

Value: $60

Donor: Imagination Stage

TABLE 2: HOME GOODS AND

SERVICES

200. ONE YEAR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TO AUDUBON

NATURALIST SOCIETY

A one-year family membership in the Audubon

Naturalist Society (ANS). ANS seeks to increase

environmental awareness and understanding and to

encourage action on a local level. Membership

includes subscriptions to Naturalist Quarterly

magazine and monthly magazine and monthly e-

newsletter, and discounts on trips, classes and the

ANS bookstore

Restrictions: None.

Value: $65

Donor: Audubon Naturalist Society

201. GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR BABY, HOUSE OR PET SITTING OR

SEEKING SITTERS MEMBERSHIP

This $55 gift certificate may be used for babysitting,

house sitting, pet sitting or Seeking Sitters

membership sign-up. All sitters are at least eighteen

years of age, have CPR and first aid certification and

undergo extreme background screening.

Restrictions: Must be used in Montgomery County,

MD. Expires April 26, 2020.

Value: $55

Donor: Seeking Sitters

202. ITALIAN DERUTA HAND SOAP COLLECTION

We wash our hands several times a day, so why not

wash them with the finest hand soap Italy has to

offer! These soaps not only smell great (Coconut

Hibiscus, Meyer Lemon, Olive Thyme and Orange

Blossom), but come in colorful, gorgeous bottles!

Grab these up for you house today!!

Restrictions: None.

Value: $26

Donor: Charmaine Coleman

203. POPCORN MACHINE FOR A DAY

Get a head start on your children's next party with a

voucher for a twenty-four hour popcorn machine

rental from Strosniders. No cleaning necessary.

Please call to reserve.

Restrictions: Kensington location only. Popcorn and

bags sold separately. Please call to reserve.

Value: $75

Donor: Strosniders Hardware

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204. TWO HALF-DAY WASHINGTON MONUMENTS AND

MEMORIALS PHOTO SAFARI

Washington Photo Safari uses the beautiful

monuments of DC to provide instruction in travel

and landmark photography. Half-day workshops are

offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays by

professional photographer E. David Luria. Teaching

participants how to take candid portraits of each

other and postcard-quality photos of famous

buildings, churches, monuments and memorials -

skills you can use in any city! Camera specific

instruction for some of the most popular SLR digital

cameras, as well as specialized training in macro,

nature and flash photography.

Restrictions: Expires 24 months from date of issue.

Safaris are by reservation only.

Value: $178

Donor: Washington Photo Safari

205. SIX ULTIMATE RAINX WASHES

Get your car washed by the best and most popular

full-service car wash in the area! Interior vacuumed,

window cleaned, dashedboard towel cleaned, triple

coat treatment, hot wax applied, under carriage

treatment, tire dressing, and RainX applied.

Restrictions: None.

Value: $168

Donor: Montgomery Hills Car Wash

206. TWO $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR PARKWAY CUSTOM

DRY CLEANING

Two $25 gift certificates towards standard dry-

cleaning services at Washington's premier dry

cleaner, serving the area's most discriminating

clientele since 1926.

Restrictions: Each certificate must be used in full at

the time of service. Certificates are not redeemable

for cash. Cannot be combined with other offers. Can

only use one certificate per visit. Expires June 30,

2019

Value: $50

Donor: Parkway Custom Drycleaning

207. CREATIVE CARD MAKING WORKSHOP

Come get those creative juices flowing in a

workshop from Paper Source! Use this gift

certificate in a 1-hour Creative Card Making

Workshop for 4-6 people.

Restrictions: The 1-hour session will be held at Paper

Source during regular store hours. Please schedule

your workshop at least 1 week ahead of time.

Redeemable at the Bethesda Paper Source.

Value: $120

Donor: Paper Source

TABLE 3: SPORTS AND

ENTERTAINMENT

300. TWO TICKETS TO ARENA STAGE'S "ANN"

Do you love the theater? Do you love to laugh and

cry at the same time? Then bid on two tickets to

Arena Stage's production of "Ann"! Learn about the

life of legendary Texas Governor Ann Richards, a

colorful and complex woman whose sense of humor

was bigger than the state she represented. Written

by Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Holland

Taylor (The Practice, Two and a Half Men), this

intimate, no-holds barred comedy stars Jayne

Atkinson (House of Cards, Criminal Minds). The

passes are valid from July 11, 2019 - August 11, 2019.

Restrictions: The passes exclude opening night. Call

202-488-3300 for reservations no later than 48 hours

before your preferred performance date. Bearer

must present pass no later than 30 minutes before

curtain time. Pass may not be exchanged for another

performance or special event. Subject to availability.

Value: $226

Donor: Arena Stage

301. AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO OF WASHINGTON WIZARD'S

GUARD JOHN WALL

This is an opportunity for basketball fans to own an

authentic autographed picture of Washington

Wizard's point guard John Wall. John Wall is a five-

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time NBA All-Star and was the number one overall

pick in the 2010 NBA draft.

Value: $100

Donor: Washington Wizards

302. FOUR GUEST PASSES TO HILLWOOD ESTATE MUSEUM

Explore one of the DC area's hidden treasures with

four guest passes to Hillwood Estate Museum and

Gardens. Lovely in any season, Hillwood has a

decorative arts museum and extensive gardens.

Restrictions: Must be presented on arrival. Not

redeemable for festivals or programs.

Value: $72

Donor: Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens

303. TWO TICKETS TO A CAPITALS GAME

C-A-P-S! CAPS! CAPS! CAPS! Enjoy two tickets to a

Washington Capitals game during the 2019-2020

season. Seats are in section 218 -- right next to the

Price Waterhouse Cooper Club!

Restrictions: Ticket date to be agreed-upon with

purchaser and the Sweeney Family. First and last

game of the season excluded.

Value: $350

Donor: The Sweeney Family

304. AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOGRAPH OF #48 RICHARD BLEIER

Love the Orange and Black? Ready for some "Orioles

Magic"? Come bid on an autographed picture of #48,

pitcher Richard Bleier! This action shot will definitely

be a great addition to your sports memorabilia!

Restrictions: No restrictions.

Value: $15

Donor: Baltimore Orioles

305. TWO TICKETS TO WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE

Two tickets to any single performance of a

production during our 2019-2020 season, excluding

Saturdays nights and special performances. Actual

show dates and times will be available on our

website: www.woollymammoth.net. The 2019-2020

season will run from July 1, 2019 through June 30,

2020. Perfect addition to a night on the town with a

friend or partner!

Restrictions: Reservations must be made through

the Woolly Mammoth Box Office and scheduled at

least 72 hours prior to show date. Some

performances may contain strong verbal language

and mature content. This certificate expires June 30,

2020.

Value: $135

Donor: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

306. FOUR COMPLIMENTARY DAYTIME ADMISSION

VOUCHERS TO GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON

George Washington's Mount Vernon is the historic

home of George and Martha Washington. Guests

can see the historic mansion and outbuildings

preserved to the year 1799, the last year of George

Washington's life. In addition, guests can visit the

beautiful gardens, a working farm engaged in 18th-

century agriculture, two museums, heritage breed

animals and more.

Restrictions: Vouchers expire at the end of 2019.

Value: $80

Donor: George Washington's Mount Vernon

307. TWO BEGINNER SKI OR SNOWBOARD PACKAGES

The summer heat may be on the way, but who's

ready for winter? Learn to ski or snowboard with

these packages for kids or adults. Includes a

restricted lift tickets to beginner ski are, complete

rentals, and 90-minute class lesson.

Restrictions: Cannot be upgraded. Valid Sunday -

Friday, or any evening from 5pm - 10pm, non-holiday,

during the 2019-20 season. Ages 8 and older.

Value: $220

Donor: Liberty Mountain Resort

308. ONE MONTH OF GROUP RIDING LESSONS AT

REDDEMEADE EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Treat your child to one month of group riding

lessons (one 1-hour lesson per week for 4 weeks) at

Reddemeade, located in Silver Spring, MD. This

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complete horse center provides English riding

lessons for people of all ages and riding abilities,

from those who have never been on a horse to

experienced riders who wish to polish their skills.

Restrictions: Not valid for current Reddemeade

students. Rider must be at least seven years of age

or older to participate. Participant must come out to

the farm on any Saturday at 1:30 pm for a free

Introductory Lesson at which time he or she will get

a chance to check out the farm and will be evaluated

to see which lesson date and time will be the best fit.

Any questions, please call 301-421-9064. Expires April

27, 2020.

Value: $295

Donor: Reddemeade

309. TWO TICKETS TO CAPITOL STEPS

The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate

staffers who set out to satirize the very people and

places that employed them. Come and listen to their

special brand of satirical humor with parodies and

skits that dig into the headlines of the day with this

gift certificate. Valid for two people to attend any

Friday or Saturday night show.

Restrictions: Expires December 2019.

Value: $72

Donor: Capitol Steps Productions

310. FOUR ACTIVITY WRISTBANDS FOR ONE DAY AT SEVEN

SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT

Enjoy a fun packed day at Seven Springs Mountain

resort. Think of it like your golden ticket to tons of

activities on the mountain. For instance, you can

bounce and flip on the EuroBungy countless times,

bowl as many frames as you can, splash and swim in

the pool and so much more. Valid during our summer

season.

Restrictions: Expires September 2, 2019.

Value: $196

Donor: Seven Springs Mountain Resort

311. TWO TICKETS TO "INTO THE WOODS" AT FORD'S

THEATRE

Enjoy an evening out with two tickets to see "Into

The Woods" at Ford's Theatre between March 8,

2019 and May 22, 2019.

Restrictions: Excludes Saturday evenings and dress

circle seating.

Value: $148

Donor: Ford's Theatre

312. TWO TICKETS ON HARBOR CRUISE

It's the perfect time of year to enjoy a 40-minute

Annapolis Harbor or Baltimore Inner Harbor Cruise!

Take along your favorite kiddo, friend, or partner,

and spend some time on the water!

Restrictions: Expires September 29, 2019.

Value: $38

Donor: Watermark

313. TWO TICKETS TO NOSEDA CONDUCTS TCHAIKOVSKY

AND BEETHOVEN

"Music produces a kind of pleasure which human

nature cannot do without." - Confucius

Join conductor Gianandrea Noseda and the National

Symphony Orchestra on Friday, July 26th at 8:00 pm

for a night of beautiful music. Every seat is a great

seat at Wolf Trap's Filene Center!

Restrictions: The voucher must be redeemed in

person at the Filene Center Box Office no more than

two hours before the performance. You will receive

the two best available tickets at the discretion of the

box office. This voucher is non-transferable and is

only for the Friday, July 26th 8 pm performance.

Value: $120

Donor: Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing

Arts

314. NICK JENSEN AUTOGRAPHED WASHINGTON CAPITALS

GAME PUCK

Are you the ultimate Caps fan? Are the shelves in

your house lined with Caps memorabilia? Well, we

can guarantee that you don't have a game puck

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autographed by defenseman Nick Jensen! So come

on and bid before someone else sweeps it up!

Restrictions: None.

Value: $150

Donor: Washington Capitals Charities

315. AUTOGRAPHED WES UNSELD JERSEY - WASHINGTON

BULLETS

Before they were the Washington Wizards, they

were known as the Washington Bullets. And before

John Wall, there was Wes Unseld! This jersey,

autographed by the 1988 Naismith Memorial

Basketball Hall of Famer, is definitely going to add

some "wow" factor to your sports memorabilia

collection. If you love rooting for the home team,

then place your bid on this once in a lifetime item!

Restrictions: None.

Value: $500

Donor: Michael Brown

TABLE 4: DINING IN AND OUT

400. DINNER FOR FOUR AT CHIPOTLE

No time for cooking? Treat your family to four

regular-priced Chipotle entrees, two sides and chips,

and four regular fountain drinks per card.

Restrictions: Subject to availability. Must be

surrendered upon redemption. May not be

combined with other offers. Additional restrictions

may apply. Void where prohibited. Expires

December 31, 2019.

Value: $50

Donor: Chipotle Mexican Grill

401. $30 GIFT CARD TO FRANKLY...PIZZA!

No time for cooking? We've got you covered! Use

this gift card towards a delicious pizza dinner at

Kensington's own Frankly...Pizza! Enjoy!

Restrictions: None.

Value: $30

Donor: Frankly...Pizza!

402. MRS. HOUSE'S FAMOUS PIES

Delight in the delectable goodness of Mrs. House's

deliciously homemade pies! The mayor's famous

pies are always a very popular Grace auction item.

She will bring an apple pie to the auction and the

next two will be delivered at a mutually agreed upon

time. They can be a flavor of the buyer's choice.

Restrictions: Two additional pies to be delivered at a

mutually agreed upon date and time.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: Mrs. Betty House

403. DELUXE WINE TASTING FOR EIGHT AT BARREL OAK

WINERY

Plan your next couple's day as a group wine tasting

outing for eight. Guests are invited to bring their

own picnic and will receive a $40 Barrel Oak Winery

(BOW) bucks card redeemable for winery purchases.

Barrel Oak Winery is in Delaplane, Virginia, less than

one hour west of Washington DC.

Restrictions: Reservations are required. Redeemable

only for goods and services. Certificate is not valid

without card and seal. According to VA ABC Law, it is

unlawful to have alcoholic beverages other than

those sold by BOW on the property. The $40 BOW

Bucks card redeemable for winery purchases do not

apply to discounts. May not be used in conjunction

with the five wine tasting cards (separate auction

item).

Value: $195

Donor: Barrel Oak Winery

404. ONE DOZEN CUP CAKES FROM JENNYCAKES BAKERY

Is your mouth watering from just seeing the name

JennyCakes? Use this gift certificate for a dozen

delectable cupcakes from this local gem!

Restrictions: None

Value: $30

Donor: JennyCakes Bakery

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405. $75 GIFT CARD TO CLYDE'S RESTAURANT GROUP

Whether you are visiting or live in Washington, DC,

Virginia or Maryland, Clyde's restaurants are where

you'll find a home away from home. Clyde's is a

family of restaurants born from a sincere belief that

great dining begins with fresh ingredients, friendly

people, and an unforgettable atmosphere. Bid on

this gift certificate to experience how they do things

differently at a Clyde's Restaurant! This gift card is

valid at any Clyde's Restaurant, Old Ebbitt Grill, 1789

Restaurant, The Tombs, or The Hamilton.

Restrictions: No cash value and must be used in one

visit. Gratuity is not included. This gift card expires

June 30, 2020.

Value: $75

Donor: Clyde's Restaurant Group

406. HOMEMADE SALTED CARAMELS

Did the Easter Bunny skip you this year? Well you can

still satisfy that sweet tooth with a big box of

homemade salted caramels made by the Brundage

family.

Restrictions: None.

Value: $25

Donor: The Brundage Family

407. $50 TO CHEESECAKE FACTORY

Does the evening routine have you wiped out? Take

a break from cooking with this $50 gift card to

Cheesecake Factory. Or, treat yourself with a midday

indulgence...and if you only order a dessert, we

won't tell a soul! You totally deserve it.

Restrictions: None

Value: $50

Donor: Friend of Grace

TABLE 5: HEALTH AND WELLNESS

500. TEN ADULT DROP-IN CLASSES AT MARYLAND YOUTH

BALLET

Improve your core strength, muscle control,

flexibility, or dancing skills through one adult class of

ten classes for: Ballet, Stretch, Pilates Core

Conditioning, Floor Barre, Modern, or Broadway

Jazz. Maryland Youth Ballet's (MYB) adult program

spans levels from beginner through advanced. MYB

offers the finest dance teachers in the region.

Restrictions: Must be 13 years or older. This 10-class

card will be valid for 1 year from date of first class.

The first class must be redeemed by April 27, 2020.

Value: $185

Donor: Maryland Youth Ballet

501. TWO SESSIONS WITH CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL LIFE

COACH TARYN LAUGHLIN

Are you ready to become the best version of

yourself? Are you ready to create lasting change in

your life? Do you want to go from surviving to

thriving? If so, life coaching is for you! Life coaching

will challenge you to focus on who you are, what you

want and why you want it, and will help you break

through any barriers holding you back from

achieving your full potential.

Restrictions: These sessions are for parents, not

students. Sessions must be used within one month

of each other. One package per person. Expires May

31, 2020.

Value: $350

Donor: Taryn Laughlin Coaching LLC

502. ONE MONTH MEMBERSHIP AND PERSONAL COACHING

SESSION

Want to exercise, but can't find the time? Enter:

Anytime Fitness! This gift certificate gives you access

to the gym 24/7 and provides you with one

specialized coaching session. All within minutes of

GEDS drop-off/pick-up!

Restrictions: Expires July 31, 2019.

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Value: $234

Donor: Anytime Fitness

503. ONE SESSION WITH CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL LIFE

COACH TARYN LAUGHLIN

Are you ready to become the best version of

yourself? Are you ready to create lasting change in

your life? Do you want to go from surviving to

thriving? If so, life coaching is for you! Life coaching

will challenge you to focus on who you are, what you

want and why you want it, and will help you break

through any barriers holding you back from

achieving your full potential.

Restrictions: This session is for parents, not students.

One package per person. Expires May 31, 2020.

Value: $175

Donor: Taryn Laughlin Coaching LLC

504. ONE INTAKE SESSION AND THREE ACUPUNCTURE

TREATMENTS

Promote your health with one intake and three

acupuncture treatments provided by clinic intern

and Grace Business Manager, Kathy Murray at the

Maryland University of Integrative Heath and

Natural Care.

Restrictions: All appointments to be scheduled and

completed by December 31, 2019.

Value: $235

Donor: Kathleen Murray

505. ONE INTAKE SESSION AND THREE ACUPUNCTURE

TREATMENTS (2)

Promote your health with one intake and three

acupuncture treatments provided by clinic intern

and Grace Business Manager, Kathy Murray at the

Maryland University of Integrative Heath and

Natural Care.

Restrictions: All appointments to be scheduled and

completed by December 31, 2019.

Value: $235

Donor: Kathleen Murray

506. THREE ONE HOUR PILATES REFORMER SESSIONS

Ever wonder what those torture -- we mean athletic

-- machines in the Pilates studios are for? Now's your

chance to try them out! Enjoy three one-hour

sessions and master the torture -- we did it again! --

athletic device.

Restrictions: Expires October 27, 2019.

Value: $300

Donor: Balanced Athlete Fitness Studios

507. ONE FULL BODY NATURAL SPRAY TAN

Slip Into A Year-Round Tan; Leave Feeling Good and

Looking Healthy! Capital Tan provides a sunless

alternative to traditional tanning options. Their

Certified Technicians will ensure a professional,

personalized spray tan that is fast drying, non-sticky

and streak free.

Restrictions: None.

Value: $40

Donor: Capital Cryo

508. ONE, 30-MINUTES INFRARED SAUNA SESSION

For millennia, Saunas have been used for their

therapeutic qualities, such as increasing blood flow,

removing toxins, and promoting the body's natural

anti-inflammatory response. The infrared sauna

promotes the same healing properties, but

penetrates your body to heat it from within, the

surrounding air remains cooler, which means you

can comfortably spend your time enjoying its

benefits, all while chromotherapeutic panels bathes

you in healing, energizing, purifying light.

Restrictions: None.

Value: $30

Donor: Capital Cryo

509. TWO WHOLE-BODY SESSIONS OR CRYOFACIALS

With locations in DC and downtown Bethesda,

Capital Cryo (www.capitalcryo.com) offers

innovative cold therapy and wellness treatments for

both athletes and fitness enthusiasts, for the

stressed-out and overworked, for those looking to

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get their bodies back on track from injury and

chronic pain, and those seeking general health and

wellness.

Restrictions: None.

Value: $60

Donor: Capital Cryo

510. THREE ONE HOUR PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS

Confused as we are at the gym? Be confused no

more with these three one-hour personal training

sessions! Learn the ropes, get a plan, look like a pro!

Restrictions: Expires October 27, 2019.

Value: $300

Donor: Rock Creek Sports Club

TABLE 6: BASKETS

601. BASKET OF BOOKS

This set of picture books is lovingly selected to give

you and your child something new to read at

bedtime. Dragons, tigers, bears and other friends

abound.

Restrictions: None.

Value: $80

Donor: Friend of Grace

602. MIGHTY GIRL BASKET

Have a Mighty Girl? Know a Mighty Girl? Are a Mighty

Girl? This basket is for you. Filled with books, games,

and toys that are sure to make any Mighty Girl even

Mightier!

Restrictions: None.

Value: $100

Donor: Andrew McKenna and Jennifer Bonaguide

603. BAR GIFT BASKET

Everything you need to make a Moscow mule on a

hot summer day! Buy as a host/hostess gift. Or keep

for yourself! Cheers to you!

Restrictions: None.

Value: $100

Donor: GEDS PTO

604. BIRTHDAY GIFT BASKET

Ever realize you forgot to buy a present for a

birthday party that's happening in . . . 15 minutes?

Yeah, not us either. But in case that ever does

happen, we've got you covered with this basket of

birthday gifts! Keep in your closet to save you on one

of those last-minute-days (that, of course, NEVER

happen).

Restrictions: None.

Value: $100

Donor: GEDS PTO

605. INDIAN CHEF BASKET

Everything you need to become a home chef of

Indian food -- rice, dried beans, spices, curry blends,

and a voucher for an Insta-Pot. Buy this and invite

the auction co-chairs over for dinner (optional J)!

Restrictions: None.

Value: $125

Donor: Roby and Sheena Jacob

606. LEGO BASKET

The perfect rainy-day gift for your favorite creator!

Enjoy LEGO sets and tools to build your own

creations.

Restrictions: None.

Value: $100

Donor: Andrew McKenna and Jennifer Bonaguide

607. CUDDLING UP WITH THE CLASSICS

Curling up to a good book at bedtime is good, but

curling up to a good book AND the matching stuffed

animals is great! Bid on a book basket made with

love by Grace librarian Anne Sheldon and Michael

Anne Lowery. The basket contains 3 Children's

classics ("Paddington Bear", "Strega Nona" and

"Horton Hears a Who") along with matching stuffed

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animals. This basket is going to make getting the kids

to bed easy peasy!

Restrictions: None.

Value: $65

Donor: Anne Sheldon

608. SEAS THE DAY BASKET

Whether vacationing or enjoying time at home, this

basket with sea-inspired items will help you "seas"

the day!

Restrictions: none

Value: $65

Donor: Grace Staff

609. LENOX PORCELAIN HOLIDAY WINE CADDY WITH

BOTTLE OF RED WINE

If you love Christmas holiday decor and wine, then

definitely bid on this lovely Lenox Holiday Wine

Caddy! This lovely statement piece also comes with

a bottle of Syncline Red Mountain wine. Nothing like

relaxing with a nice glass of red while Santa's

cookies are in the oven! Yum!

Restrictions: None.

Value: $100

Donor: Charmaine Coleman

TABLE 7: TEACHER TREATS

700. HEAD FOR THE DAY!

Is your child too cool for school? Let them rule the

school as Head for the Day! Your child will love being

"in charge" here at Grace and learning from the best

Head of School ever...our beloved Mrs. Danish.

Duties that day will include: 1. Participating in the

morning greeting with Mrs. Danish 2. A special lunch

"meeting" for your child and three friends with Mrs.

Danish (lunch provided) 3. Special dessert for your

child's entire class (provided) 4. Choosing the theme

for free dress, examples: animals, sports, etc.

Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date before June

6, 2019.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: Jen Danish

701. HIKING WITH THE HOLWAYS!

Come hike with the Holways and play with goats!

After some outdoor fun, enjoy a delicious

homecooked meal from the Holway Organic Farm!

Restrictions: Please give two weeks’ notice. By the

way, fall is a SPECTACULAR time for this specific

hike.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: The Holways

702. PIZZA AND A MOVIE AT GRACE FOR 15 LUCKY STUDENTS

Ms. Danish, Mrs. Green, Mr. LaPietra, and Mrs. Scott

will provide pizza and a movie at Grace for 15

students (5 from each grade level: 3-4-5) on

Thursday, May 23rd from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. It's going to

a great time!

Restrictions: 15 students only, (5 from each grade

level: 3-4-5) on the evening of Thursday, May 23 from

5:30 - 7:30 pm. Pick up for all students is promptly at

7:30 pm.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: Jen Danish, Gloria Green, Alma Scott, Luigi

LaPietra

703. MAKING EMPANADAS WITH MS. MARTUCCI

Ms. Martucci will come to your house and teach you

how to make Argentinean Empanadas. She will bring

all ingredients and you will have fun while cooking!

Restrictions: On a mutually agreeable day for up to 4

children.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: Marisa Martucci

704. TOUR AND AFTERNOON TEA AT THE NATIONAL

CATHEDRAL

There's nothing like having a spot of tea with good

company on a lovely summer afternoon! Join Ms.

Karen and Mrs. Kelliher for afternoon tea and a tour

of the Washington National Cathedral! The National

Cathedral is a staple of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in

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the City and Diocese of Washington. There's nothing

better than learning history and exploring great

architecture with your faves!

Restrictions: Two students, maximum, preferably in

Grade 1 and up. The date is to be determined, but will

be on a Tuesday or Wednesday during Summer 2019.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: Karen O'Connor-Floman and Kate Kelliher

705. SEWING WITH MRS. APONTE AND MRS. MORRISON

Learn to sew with your favorite teachers! The winner

(Kindergarten - Grade 3) can bring a friend to a fun

sewing activity before the end of the school year!

Free snacks and materials will be provided.

Restrictions: To be held before the end of the current

school year. For Kindergarten to Grade 3 children.

Limited to 2 children.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: Belkis Aponte and Rose Morrison

706. FLUID PAINTING CLASS FOR ADULTS

Join Pam Yarrington and Emily Gould for an

Introduction to Fluid Painting on Saturday, May 11th

from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. This adult-only evening will start

with a demonstration that teaches how to mix the

paint along with three techniques, “dirty pours,”

swiping,” and “puddles.” Then everyone can pour

their own masterpieces! We will spend the second

half of class letting the paint begin to set, having

snacks, admiring each other's creations. This class

has a goal of encouraging the creative art

experience!

Smocks, canvases, paints, rubber gloves, cups, trays

to catch the drips and all the other paint, silicon, fluid

mediums, stir sticks, cups, snacks, and cocktails will

be provided! If you have already taken this class, feel

free to join us again.

Restrictions: Please note that most fluid paintings

take at least 24 hours to dry. You can leave your

painting in the art room to dry, finished creations

will be varnished and ready to pick up the following

week. Fluid Painting is a bit messy so when you show

up for this class, don't wear your favorite clothes!

Value: Priceless!

Donor: Emily Gould and Pam Yarrington

707. "IT'S 5:00 SOMEWHERE..." INSTANT PARTY

Gather your friends, and "set sail" for fun with this

ready-made party for 12. Your "instant" party

includes three seafood appetizers, and three non-

seafood appetizers (suitable for the landlubbers in

the crowd), adult beverages with a nautical theme,

and a couple of accessories to set the mood. You

may be on solid ground in the DMV, but you'll be

feelin' the yacht-life vibes all night! Appetizers will be

ready for pick up at dismissal time on a mutually

agreed upon Friday, between now and June 28,

2019.

Restrictions: Appetizers must be picked up at

dismissal time (3:00 - 6:00 pm) on a mutually agreed

upon Friday before June 28, 2019.

Value: $200

Donor: Becky Mulholland, Linda Range and Noelle

McHugh

708. WINGS OF FANCY WITH MS. WHITAKER, MR. SAFFOUR,

AND MS. LAFIONATIS

Enjoy Wings of Fancy, the live caterpillar and

butterfly exhibit at Brookside Gardens with Ms.

Whitaker, Mr. Saffour, and Ms. Lafionatis this May.

Afterwards, take a stroll together to Wheaton

Regional Park to take a train ride through the woods.

There are three sign-ups for this adventure. Each

winner may register two children for this very special

Teacher Treasure.

Restrictions: The teachers will select a single

mutually agreed-upon day in May 2019 for the

adventure. All must attend this day; there are no

make-ups available. There are three spots for

purchase. Each spot is for two children (e.g.,

winner's child plus a sibling, winner's two children,

winner's child plus the child's friend).

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Value: Priceless!

Donor: Sue Whitaker, Chris Saffour, Melissa

Lafionatis

709. PE TEACHER FOR THE DAY

Blow the whistle and be in charge when you're PE

Teacher for the day! Your child will be Ms. Rutledge's

special helper and will be able to dress down for the

day! They'll have a blast leading friends in fun and

games and helping to keep order during this super

fun class!

Restrictions: Must be used during the current school

year and Ms. Rutledge will set the date.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: Angie Rutledge

TABLE 8: CLASSROOM CREATIONS

800. PRESCHOOL LETTERS

The love for Grace is not in the shadows with

Preschool! Our youngest students came together to

make this creative playground portrait. The photo-

on-canvas is a modern piece of art that will grace

your wall for years to come.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: GEDS PTO

801. PREK COLLAGE

Working together produces beautiful results! The

Prekindergarten class used all of their artistic and

cooperative skills to create this gorgeous 8x10

abstract of painted paper strips. Framed and ready

for hanging, this masterpiece is simply sensational!

Restrictions: None.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: GEDS PTO

802. KINDERGARTEN KADINSKY

Kindergarten students have been studying color

mixing and have worked collaboratively to recreate

this very recognizable artwork, "Concentric Circles"

by Wassily Kandinsky. Each student has painted one

section, 6"x5" with a concentric circle that was

assembled into a class mural. There is a total of

fourteen squares in this piece measuring 12'"x36"

Happy Bidding!

Value: Priceless!

Donor: GEDS PTO

803. GRADE 1 AQUARIUM SCULPTURE

Grade 1 students created this collaborative black

light aquarium sculpture. Each student painted one

fish using neon paint, and got to see their fish

glowing with the use of a black light. The black light

sculptural aquarium was built inside a shadow box

that measures 31"x16"x1.5". The inside of the

shadow box was lined with a UV Black Light Strip so

that the fish will always glow. Happy Bidding!

Value: Priceless!

Donor: GEDS PTO

804. GRADE 2 LIBERTY MURAL

Grade 2 students worked together to create this

collaborative Liberty mural in the style of Peter Max.

Each student painted one section (some students

painted two sections and some students painted

their own version of The Statue of Liberty). The

finished mural measures 36"x48" and will add color

and wonder to any room in your home! Happy

Bidding!

Value: Priceless!

Donor: GEDS PTO

805. GRADE 3 MATISSE MURAL

Third grade students worked together to create this

collaborative Ode to Matisse mural. Each student

painted two sections of the mural. "Ode To Matisse"

is inspired by Matisse's later collage works which he

called, "drawing with scissors." Our mural

incorporates Matisse's popular "cut-out" organic

shapes and lots of bright colors. The finished mural

measures 27"x40". Happy Bidding!

Value: Priceless!

Donor: GEDS PTO

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806. GRADE 4 CUPCAKE INSTALLATION

Grade 4 students worked with many hand building

techniques . . . pinching, modeling, coil building, slab

building, score and slipping. Texture was added

using a variety of ceramic tools with an emphasis on

resembling the surface quality of cupcake. Students

mixed glazes to customize colors. This collaborative

ceramic cupcake installation will add color to any

room and is a great way to permanently enjoy

cupcakes, without having to eat them! Happy

Bidding!

Value: Priceless!

Donor: GEDS PTO

807. GRADE 5 SUNFLOWER STUDY

Grade 5 students worked together to create this

sculptural/textured sunflower painting inspired by

one of Vincent Van Gogh's famous sunflower

paintings. Students used joint compound to build

the texture of their sunflowers. Each student

contributed a textured/painted sunflower and some

contributed leaves. Did you know that the last time

one of Van Gogh's Sunflower paintings was

auctioned (1987) the painting sold for a record price

of $39.9 million! Grade 5 students hope to raise a

record amount at the auction this year! Happy

Bidding!

Value: Priceless!

Donor: GEDS PTO

TABLE 9: SUPER SILENT

900. RESERVED PARKING AT SCHOOL

Getting out of the house and to school on time is

hard! Save precious seconds with this reserved

parking spot at during the 2019-2020 school year. Be

the highest bidder for this item and walk into school

with time to spare!

Restrictions: The parking space is yours for the 2019-

2020 school year.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: GEDS PTO

901. DINNER FOR EIGHT AT BISHOP MARIANN BUDDE'S

HOME

Join Bishop Mariann and her husband, Paul Budde,

for a relaxed evening of good food, conversation

about spirituality, the joys and challenges of

parenting, and anything else you'd like to discuss.

Bring your family/friends to join in on the fun!

Restrictions: A mutually agreed upon date needs to

be arranged with the Bishop's assistant, Keely Thrall.

The dinner must take place within 1 calendar year,

unless the Bishop's calendar prohibits.

Value: $300

Donor: Bishop Mariann Budde

902. 3-NIGHT STAY IN BEACHFRONT 2-BEDROOM LUXURY

SUITE FOR 4 ADULTS IN PUNTA CANA

Enjoy exclusive accommodations for 4 adults in

adults in five-star boutique hotel Eden Roc at Cap

Cana, Punta Cana Dominican Republic. This hotel

offers an exclusive vacation experience focused on

privacy, wellness, serenity and romance. Set on a

pristine beach, it is surrounded by a tropical forest,

towering cliffs, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course

and a marina. Includes transfers from and to Punta

Cana International Airport.

Restrictions: Subject to availability between May 1,

2019 and December 22, 2019. Any other costs (flights,

food, drinks, tours, etc.) to be paid by guests.

Value: $4,800

Donor: Maria and Martin Rodil

903. TWO REDSKINS TICKETS IN NFLPA SUITE WITH

PARKING PASS

Enjoy a regular season 2019 Redskins game from the

comfort of the NFLPA's luxury suite at FedEx Field

with NFLPA President Eric Winston! The winner will

receive two tickets to the NFLPA suite for the game

of their choice (see exclusions) which includes

complimentary food and beverages and one

premium parking pass.

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Restrictions: Tickets may not be gifted or transferred

without notification to the NFLPA and may not be

resold (privately or online) under any circumstance.

Package excludes the first and last games of the

season. Redskins v. Dallas Cowboys depends on

availability determined closer to the date of the

game.

Value: $475

Donor: Jenny and Eric Winston

904. ONE WEEK STAY AT THE HILTON (CLUB CASA DORADA

SPA AND GOLF) RESORT

Take the family to Los Cabos for some much needed

R&R. Enjoy one week's stay from June 29th to July

6th 2019, at the Hilton Los Cabos in San Lucas. The

suite sleeps 4 and sits right on the beach.

Bienvenidos a Los Cabos!

Restrictions: One week stay from June 29 - July 6,

2019.

Value: $2,800

Donor: Vickie and Anthony Hayter

905. RESERVED PARKING AND FRONT ROW SEAT AT

CHRISTMAS CHAPEL 2019

No more straining to get the perfect picture of your

precious performer! You'll have the best seats in the

house at Christmas Chapel 2019 with this reserved

front-row pew. This package also includes a reserved

parking spot close to the church entrance. Amen!

Restrictions: None.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: GEDS PTO

906. RESIDENTIAL OR SMALL COMMERCIAL SECURITY

SYSTEM

Secure your home or small business with a new

hardwired/hybrid security system to include 1

keypad, 1 motion detector, and 3 perimeter door

contacts. The system can be expanded for additional

coverage, fire and carbon monoxide detection for an

additional cost.

Restrictions: Please contact Splaine Security Systems

within 90 days of the auction. The system must be

installed in the Washington Metropolitan area only.

Value: $695

Donor: Splaine Security Systems

907. FOUR (OR TWO PAIRS) REDSKINS TICKETS IN NFLPA

SUITE WITH ONE PREMIUM PARKING PASS

Enjoy a regular season 2019 Redskins game from the

comfort of the NFLPA's luxury suite at FedEx Field.

The winner will receive four tickets to the NFLPA

suite for the game of their choice (see exclusions)

which includes complimentary food and beverages

and one premium parking pass. Please note tickets

are not available until mid to late August and, for

security purposes, are distributed to the winner via

overnight or local messenger the week before the

selected game.

Restrictions: Tickets may not be gifted or transferred

without notification to the NFLPA and may not be

resold (privately or online) under any circumstance.

Package excludes the first and last games of the

season. Redskins v. Dallas Cowboys depends on

availability determined closer to the date of the

game. Winner should contact the NFLPA directly to

obtain tickets.

Value: $875

Donor: DeMaurice and Karen Smith

908. THREE TICKETS TO BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS. RED SOX

ON JULY 21, 2019

Cheer on the Orioles as they take on the Boston Red

Sox! Three tickets are included for the game on

Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 1pm. These are excellent

seats in Section 13, Row 1 (seats 7, 8, and 9). Take me

out to the ballgame, please!

Value: $123

Donor: Ann Ewing and Ryan Schwindt

909. RESERVED PARKING AND FRONT ROW SEAT AT THE

2020 SPRING MUSICAL

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Ah, the spring musical! A time to savor the joyful

notes of children singing! In 2020, you'll be able to

see the performance up close with reserved front-

row seating. The perfect spot to take awesome pics

and vids of your little performer(s) without having to

zoom in 500%! This package also includes a prime

parking spot for the evening!

Restrictions: None.

Value: Priceless!

Donor: GEDS PTO

910. FOURSOME OF GOLF AT ARGYLE COUNTRY CLUB

Are you used to getting birdies and not bogeys?

Ready to finally get that albatross so you can brag to

all your family and friends? If you answered yes to

both questions, place your bid on a round of golf for

four (carts included) at the beautiful Argyle Country

Club. The Argyle Country Club provides first-class

leisure and enjoyment in a family environment. Fore!

Restrictions: Expires June 29, 2020.

Value: $400

Donor: Don and Ann Hague

911. TWO TICKETS TO WASHINGTON WIZARDS 2019-2020

EASTERN CONFERENCE GAME

Cheer on the Washington Wizards from this amazing

seats -- Section 110, Row R, Seats 17 and 18 -- with two

tickets for an Eastern Conference game during the

2019-2020 season. See the action up close and feel

the energy from the court! Not only will you enjoy

the view, you'll enjoy a snack as the tickets include

$15 concessions per seat. Dates to be agreed upon

after the 2019-2020 schedule is released.

Restrictions: Date and game to be agreed upon by

the donor once the 2019-2020 schedule is released.

Tickets will be for an Eastern Conference game.

Excludes home opener.

Value: $280

Donor: Don and Ann Hague

912. WINE FOR . . . A WHILE!

Enjoy wine for a week, month, or dinner party --

depends on how many people you invite! Hand-

selected by members of our Grace community at the

annual Wineraiser, these bottles will keep you

stocked throughout the . . . year, month, party! Enjoy

these reds, whites, and sparkling wines. And invite

us!

Restrictions: Must invite Auction Co-Chairs. Just

kidding. No restrictions.

Value: $300

Donor: GEDS PTO

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADE 5 GRYPHONS!

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We are so proud of your many

accomplishments as you set sail for new

destinations!

Kadin Bernard

Tyler Butler-Simpson

Radha Chakrabarty

Tess Di Martino

Royce Duncan

Ella Hamilton

Jackson Hayter

Zachary Horn

Joan Isimbi

Victoria White

WAY TO GO GRYPHONS!

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Auction Committee Thank You

The Auction Committee and the PTO would

“reely” like to thank the Grace Board of

Governors for ensuring that Grace Episcopal

Day School stays the course. Your generosity

made tonight’s auction truly “off the hook”

and everyone had a whale of a good time! The

Board’s dedication is anchored in Grace’s

mission, and we will “shorely” follow wherever

you lead!

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