Live Auction:
Ladies’ Night with Atlanta Fire-Rescue
Don’t miss this opportunity to spend time with some of Atlanta’s finest firefighters. You and five friends will be treated like VIP’s… or should we say royalty! Arrive by limousine to an Atlanta Fire-Rescue station where you and your girlfriends will be treated to a delicious dinner prepared by our American Heroes. You’ll also have a chance to explore everything in the station; from the fire engines, to trying on the turn out gear, and if you’re daring maybe even taking a ride down the fireman’s pole! This will certainly be a night to remember– perfect for a birthday celebration or just a night to have some fun so make sure you bring your cameras!
Restrictions: Party is for six guests
Market Value: Priceless
ATP Tennis Experience: In Memory of Brad Drewett
Two BUSINESS CLASS tickets to London, England and TWO tickets to TWO selected matches of the BARCLAYS World Tour Finals held November 4-11, 2013 OR November 10-17, 2014. The dates of travel would be subject to availability. Included in the package would be TWO VIP tickets, TWO sessions for TWO days at the O2 arena in London; access to Tennis Family area plus on site hospitality (food and drink) and a “behind the scenes tour of facility (The value of this package is $15,000 as some of it is priceless if you are not in the industry.) Starting bid $7,500 OR BUY IT NOW FOR $15,000. To inquire, please call Angela Brown at:
A week in the Tuscan hilltown of Manciano
Stay 2 hours from Rome and 30 minutes from the sea. Includes Atlanta/Rome airfare (200,000 miles), a Winery tour by the vineyard owner, and E100 donated by the Night of Hope Committee. Visit Orvieto, Petigliano, and Montepulciano – all a short and beautiful ride from the Villa gates. Four people will have their choice of 5 Villas in the historical region. Schedule when available (calendar will be at Gala) in either 2014 or 2015.
Starting bid at $4,000—Live Auction Item!
The Iditarod – The Spirit of Alaska!
Enjoy the Last Great Race on Earth – the Iditarod
Join one of Alaska’s most ceremonial traditions on March 3 & 4, 2014. A race only possible in Alaska – The Iditarod! One that can’t be compared to any other competitive event in the world! A race over 1150 miles of the roughest, most beautiful terrain Mother Nature has to offer. Adventure seekers and outdoor lovers; this one’s for you!
Start in Downtown Anchorage on Saturday where the mushers load up with their sled dogs to ride from Anchorage to Eagle River. Enjoy the excitement of the ceremonial start from the race pits with your two VIP passes that gets you inside the pits. You will have the opportunity of being in the heart of the ceremonial start of the Iditarod as a VIP (2 passes are interchangeable) Then, make your way to the downtown area that is packed with spectators enjoying the race and the Fur Rondy Festival. And do not miss the infamous “Running with a Reindeer” festival that takes place in downtown Anchorage later that afternoon!!! It is a truly unique experience. This once in a lifetime opportunity includes a 3 night hotel stay (accommodations up to 4 guests) and 100,000 Delta Skymiles.
Restrictions: Feb 29 – March 3, 2014
Market Value: $5,000
Expiration: March 4, 2014
Two Baseball Coaching Sessions
Personal instruction from 8-time All-Stars and future Hall of Famers Chipper Jones & John Smoltz. Take pics, have something signed, remember it forever.
A. The Art of Hitting – If your ballplayer has promise, who better to teach technique than MVP and Batting Champion Chipper Jones. Session to be scheduled in Spring 2014, with Chipper's schedule.
B. The Art of Pitching – who better than Cy Young winner John Smoltz to teach pitching strategy, determination and perseverance? Returning from Tommy John surgery after winning 200 games, he became the dominant Closers of his era.
**Each of these sessions will be live-auction offerings, starting at $1,000.
Mini Live Auction
Skip Barber Racing School - 1 Day High Performance Driving School at Road Atlanta
Program description:
• Compare the handling characteristics of premium sports cars
• Mix of classroom, autocross & purpose-built exercises
• Slide & slide recovery techniques
• Lane toss & accident avoidance exercises
• Lead-follow lapping on the track
A $1900 value
Broadway Show – No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot
This fall, four great actors return to Broadway in two great plays, performed in repertory. Ian McKellen, Patrick Steward, Billy Crudup and Tony Award winner Shuler Hensley star in Harold Pinter’s comedy No Man’s Land and Samuel Beckett’s classic Waiting for Godot. Sean Mathias’ productions present a startling new look at these two theatrical masterpieces. You and a guest will enjoy 2 tickets to either play as well as a backstage tour conducted by star and Marietta native SHULER HENSLEY. This limited engagement will only show for 14 weeks between October 26th and December 22, 2013! Starting bid: $500.00
High Performance Driver Education
A weekend package valued at $ 1,000 from the Road Atlanta National Auto Sport Association South East club. The package will include:
One NASA SE weekend track pass.
One HyperDrive described as: HyperDrives: "Novice" drivers are those who have driven at zero or very few track days and have never been "signed off" by an instructor for solo track driving. Signing up for HyperDrive requires an instructor. Passing other cars in HyperDrive is only allowed on straights and only after the driver of the lead car signals that it's safe to pass. A HyperDrive is the equivalent of one(1) Group 1 session.
5 Passenger Rides in racecars – professional instructor behind the wheel.
Southern Spain (Rota Bay) Condo
Enjoy ten days (10) in southern Spain at a 3br/1ba condo with a view of pool and beach (Rota Bay). Many activities to enjoy such as wind surfing, diving, with fishing boat rentals and a yacht club just a 5 minute walk from flat. Take a ferry to Morocco or day trips to Sevilla and Gibraltar! Blackout months are July and August. Does not include travel expenses Starting Bid: $1,000
Silent Auction
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a true New York experience that is magical for both children and adults. The Parade kicks off the holidays with unparalleled pomp and pageantry. Join the 87th Annual Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade with more than 3.5 million other viewers along the parade route. Watch in awe as 10,000 participants– including the nation's best marching bands, performance groups, giant helium balloons, breathtaking floats and the one-and-only Santa Claus– pass before your eyes. This package includes Premier Macy's Central Park West GRANDSTAND SEATS for 8 at the starting point for the parade route. Valid during 2013.
**These will be a silent-auction offering, starting at $2,000
Sports Tickets
• Saints/Buccaneers – Who Dat? Take a trip to The Big Easy and enjoy 4 Tickets (Club Level Seats) to the New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Dec. 29, 2013 in New Orleans. Included in this package is a parking pass, 4 passes to a pre-game tailgating party, and two rooms for two nights at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans. It also includes food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Georgia Tech football- Enjoy the perfect view of exciting college football in Historic Grant Field. You and three friends will be special guests in the IMG Super Suite which provides indoor/outdoor viewing, reserved balcony seating overlooking the field, chef-prepared menu, adult beverages, flat-screen TVs and much more! Game is on Saturday, November 23 vs. Alabama A&M.
• Miami Heat/Atlanta Hawks- Here’s a chance for you and a guest to see the back-to-back NBA Champions hit the court! On Tuesday, November 19th, the Miami Heat will take on the Atlanta Hawks in Miami.
Falcons/Saints- Rise Up, Falcons Fans! + Live Consultation with CBS Sports.com Fantasy Football Expert, Nate Zegura
You and 3 guest can enjoy 4 tickets on the 47 yard line to the Atlanta Falcons vs. the New Orleans Saints game on Nov. 21 at 8:25pm. Save-the-date, included in this package, you will have the opportunity to team up with the Fantasy Football writer for CBS Sports.com, Nate Zegura, for a half hour live (via Skype) consultation call next year, during pre-season. Also, add to your Falcon’s collection a signed Matt Ryan Football, a Patrick Kerney signed jersey and a collection of Falcon’s ornaments!
On Saturday, October 19 at Phillips Arena, you and a guest can enjoy 2 VIP Passes to Rod Stewarts “Live the Life Tour.” He will be joined by legendary artist, Steve Winwood for an unstoppable evening of hits from two of rock music’s most seminal artists! – yes, it's the day after the NOH – not too early to lock down your plans now!! Starting bid $250.
Enjoy Four Days, Three Nights at the Beautiful Canyons Resort. For the second year in a row, this resort is ranked as one of the Top 10 Ski Resorts in North America. This great getaway Includes Lodging and Six Ski Passes (Certificate) and as good for this year’s skiing season (2013 -2014) or the following season (2014-2015).
You'll receive four (4) field-level tickets to a Red Sox home game at Fenway Park for the 2014 season (winner's choice, subject to availability!), complete with a $500 gift certificate for any Marriott-owned property hotel! Enjoy Cracker Jack’s while you watch the players attempt to conquer the infamous Green Monster!
Notre Dame / Chicago Weekend Package
Don't miss the chance to watch The Fighting Irish hit the field. Enjoy 2 tickets to a Notre Dame Football Game in South Bend in 2014 for one of the following football games (will have 4 to choose from at the event)…Includes a 2 night stay in a king suite with a lake view at the beautiful downtown Chicago Hilton!
Charleston, SC Weekend Get-away Package
1 Night Stay at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Dinner for 2 in the Ocean View or Jasmine Porch. Breakfast for 2 at Jasmine Porch.
The "Suite" Life at an Atlanta Braves Game
Do you want to see a Braves game with a "Suite" view? Experience a Braves game with three friends during a weekend game in June or July of 2014 from the Coca-Cola Suite! On top of the view, this package includes 4 tickets, non-alcoholic drinks, and a parking pass near the stadium. Use during June or July of 2014.