[NFBV-Announce] It's here! The final auction items list!!

Tue Oct 31 10:19:21 UTC 2023

Hey Everybody! 

It's here!  the 65th Annual National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
State Convention is just a few days away and its here!  The "final" Action
Auction Items List!  Look it over and make your picks!  Then...break open
that piggy bank and come READY, READY, READY to BID, BID, BID!  It will be
great fun!  And remember...all proceeds will go to our extraordinary SILVER
BELLS PROGRAM!

So...wait no more!  Scroll down and find your items and let the bidding
begin!

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ITEM TITLE

DESCRIPTION

FAIR MARKET VALUE

MINIMUM STARTING BID

DONOR

1

Dinner for Six at Chez Sharon 

A gourmet dinner for 6 people at the Soforenko household awaits you. The
finest in Modern American dining and superior wait service. Your meal will
include excellent wine pairings and a delicious dessert, plus homemade fudge
to bring home! Ask your friends about last year's remarkable evening.

$300 per person

$100 per person

Tracy & Sharon Sofrenko

2

Retro Style Glass Candleholders 

>From Pottery Barn, a set of unique candle holders, made of green glass in a
retro-vintage style. These unique candle holders are heavy glass, and would
match anydecor.

$25

$15

Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

3

Set of Four Beautiful Pillows from Crate and Barrel

Decorate your home with 4 beautiful throw pillows from Crate and Barrel. The
pillow have a striped pattern of red, green, and brown - perfect colors for
fall and winter. Pillows would look great on couches or chairs.

$80

$40

Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

4

Tapestry Jewelry Box

A very special jewelry box to hold your jewelry! This rectangular shaped
jewelry box is made of wood, with a fabric tapestry print lid. The inside
has well-designed compartments for rings, necklaces, earrings, and
bracelets.

$40

$20

Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

5

Make Your Home Cozy for Winter 

Beautiful set of 4 pillows and 2 throw blankets. 2 Pillows (from Crate and
Barrel) are a beautiful textured maroon color, with 2 matching wool throws
in maroon color (from Crate and Barrel. Set also includes 2 coordinating
floral print pillows.

$120

$60

Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

6

Unique Owl Beverage Mugs (set of 4)

This set of 4 owl mugs feature a cute print of a pair of owls, with a quote
that says, Owl Love You Forever. The mugs are oversized (16 ounces) and can
hold a large serving of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

$40

$20

Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

7

Small Travel Backpack with Colorful Design of  Hotel Travel Logos

This unique backpack is printed with a colorful design of travel logos from
various hotels around the world. The backpack is made of a synthetic
material, with lots of zippers to keep items safe. This backpack would be
great for everyday use or travel. The manufacturer of the backpack is a
well-known company called Sydney Love.

$65

$30

Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

8

Two Framed Art Prints Showing Abstract Tree

This set of two framed prints features an abstract painting of a tree in
each print. The tree colors in each print include gray, gold, light blue,
and turquoise. The frame is black. Each print is approximately 16 inches by
20 inches. These prints would match many decors (since the colors are
neutral) and would also make a great holiday gift.

$70

$35

Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

9

Set of 3 Sculpted Metal Pillar Candle Holders

This set of 3 metal candle holders would make a great table centerpiece.
These black metal candleholders have a modern sculpted design, and can hold
a pillar candle. Each candleholder is a different height.

$70

$35

Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

10

Cat laser to keep your cat entertained

This laser is sure to entertain your cat, gerbil or other furry friend
entertained for hours. It rolls around and your pet chases it as it moves.

$25

$15

Sarah Blumberg

11

Pashmina Scarf (White)

This beautiful white pashmina scarf has musical notes woven into the fabric;
it's a perfect gift for someone who loves music!

$50

$25

Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

12

Set of 2 Puppets and 2 Dolls from Bali

Imported all the way from Bali - a set of 2 wooden puppets and 2 dolls. Both
the puppets and dolls feature very colorful costumes and beautifully painted
facial expressions. This set also includes a traditional Bali face mask with
intricate painting.

$100

$50

Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

13

Unique Jewelry from Bali (set of 8 items)

Authentic jewelry from Bali. This set includes 5 different pendants,
designed with stone, set in silver, that can be worn with a silver chain as
a necklace (note: silver chain is not included). The set also includes
silver earrings (1 set), one cuff bracelet, and one jade necklace.

$200

$80

Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

14

They're back! Chef Christopher's famous No Bake Cookies!

These are definitely my childhood memory, and I love them. Chef Christopher
decided to make his own and wanted to share. I've enjoyed doing these for
the last few years for our auction to raise money.  Don't miss out on these
delicious, scrumptious no bake cookies. There will be 2 to 3 dozen cookies.

$75

$30

Christopher Walker

15

Snowflake Treats

1 Large rectangular container filled with delicious cookie clusters of
pretzels, peanuts, cashews, and corn and rice Chex mix covered in
yummalicious white chocolate!

$25

$15

Becky Keller

16

Snowflake Treats

1 Large rectangular container filled with delicious cookie clusters of
pretzels, peanuts, cashews, and corn and rice Chex mix covered in
yummalicious white chocolate!

$25

$15

Becky Keller

17

6 Bottles of Fine Red Wine

Item

For this Fall Festival bid on these 6 bottles of red wine.  A Merlot (1),
Malbec(2), Cabernet(2), and Pinot Noir (1).  All bottles cost between $14
and $18/bottle.  Bid and Enjoy the Fruit of the Vine! (Comes in a 6 bottle
carrying bag.)

$100

$50

Jacki Brown

18

Charlie Brown's Perkins original braille writer

Here's your chance to get Charlie Brown's original Perkins braille writer.
It comes in a hard carrying case. Don't miss out on this opportunity.
Charlie was our pass state president for 26 years.

$500

$100

Winchester chapter on behalf of Charlie Brown

19

Handcrafted NFB quilt

Handcrafted by Michelle Smith from SNC quilts. A one of a kind may just for
us. The quilt measures 53 inches wide and 72 inches long. The logo in the
middle is the round circle with the stick figures of blind people and the
colors of blue, green and orange-which represent our colors. At each corner
they have the following quotes:

"Live the life you want"   "Blindness is not what holds you back"

"With love hope and determination"

"Turn your dreams into reality"

$200

$50

Winchester Chapter

20

Handcrafted NFB quilt

Handcrafted by Michelle Smith from SNC quilts. A one of a kind may just for
us. The quilt measures 53 inches wide and 72 inches long. The logo in the
middle is the round circle with the stick figures of blind people and the
colors of blue, green and orange-which represent our colors. At each corner
they have the following quotes:

"Live the life you want"

"Blindness is not what holds you back"

"With love hope and determination"

"Turn your dreams into reality"

$200

$50

Winchester Chapter

21

Cat water fountain with extra filters

This small cat water fountain keeps your pet's water clean and fresh.  Comes
with extra filters. (more can be purchased easily.)

$30

$15

Sarah Blumberg

22

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL NUT CLUSTERS

Made by Fames Chocolate, "from Brooklyn with love".  Presenting Chocolate
Caramel Nut Clusters - the ideal combination of cashew patties, pecan
patties, almond clusters, and cashew patties. These decadent treats are
perfect for everyone! They are kosher, vegan and gluten free!

$30

$15

Tidewater Chapter

23

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL NUT CLUSTERS

Made by Fames Chocolate, "from Brooklyn with love".  Presenting Chocolate
Caramel Nut Clusters - the ideal combination of cashew patties, pecan
patties, almond   clusters, and cashew patties. These decadent treats are
perfect for everyone! They are kosher, vegan and gluten free!

$30

$15

Tidewater Chapter

24

Chocolate Walnut Fudge

This Heavenly chocolate walnut fudge has gotten rave reviews from my
family,friends, synagogue, and the world! Vegan, gluten free ... yet
DELICIOUS! Purchase this fudge, be blessed, and bless the Silver Bells
program!

"Priceless"

$30

Deborah Prost

25

Show Third Generation

Alexa with screen, 8 inches square.

$249

$200

Art Tyson

26

Cozy Fall Sweater Weather Basket

Snuggle up with a burgundy travel blanket and a snowflake mug of Costa Rican
coffee or hot cocoa while you smell a sweet caramel pumpkin candle. There
are other surprise goodies to keep you cozy this fall season like cherry jam
and chocolate.

$65

$55

Greater Alexandria Chapter (Evelyn Valdez & Sponsor-Matilda Donovan)

26

Stunning necklace with matching pierced ear earrings.

A beautifully designed and handmade beaded multiple strand, white and
lavender necklace with matching pierced ear earrings which dangle. They must
have for every jewelry enthusiast.

$60

$39

Carol Bailey

27

Welcome to

Williamsburg! Enjoy a few libations, including a bottle of Governors white
wine 

Enjoy a few libations, including a bottle of Governors white wine from our
Williamsburg winery. Also enjoy a selection of beer from local breweries.
While you're drinking and reliving your convention experience, munch on
salted, and roasted peanuts, from our peanut shop. You will also find
goodies from local bakeries, and out of this world, cookie, and cupcake! The
whipped honey comes from our Meadery.

$100

$35

Collin & Jacki Bruce

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