Vacation The Right Way With Two Nights in Pinehurst

This silent auction item from Cirque des Sciences is sure to be popular!  Enjoy a two-night stay in Hilton Homewood Suites at Olmstead Village in Pinehurst. Play a round of golf, tour horse country, and visit potter makers, specialty shops and fine dining establishments!

Interior Decorating Services By Terry Woodfin

Have you always wanted to decorate your home but have no idea where to begin?

Cirque des Sciences will offer a two hour in-home consultation with Terry Woodfin for interior decorating services. Terry can offer advice on fabric and paint selections, organizational solutions, window treatments, lighting and accessories so that your home can look the way you always wanted it to.

Experience Pilates With Beth Newsome

Three lessons in private studio on Pilates equipment to introduce you to Pilates or to advance your current technique. Instructor is Beth Newsome of Celestial Bodies Pilates in Chapel Hill.

Monkee's of Chapel Hill Donates High Fashion Necklace

Brighten up your spring wardrobe with this high fashion amber stone necklace from Monkee's.  Be the highest bidder at Cirque des Sciences and take it home on Friday night!

At Monkee's, you'll experience boutique shopping as it is meant to be - fun and personal!  Our associates all have an incredible eye for style and are dedicated to delivering world class customer.

 

 

Personal Training Sessions

Reach your fitness goals, reduce stress and enjoy a longer, healthier life! Bryan Wass, a certified strength and conditioning coach, is offering three personal training sessions to get you started on the right track.

Project Art Handbags From On The Fly

Wouldn't you love to carry a work of art?  On The Fly at Fly Leaf has donated two Project Art Handbags to Cirque des Sciences.  A masterpiece purse is a great addition - and the two highest bidders will each  take one home!

A Luxurious Getaway - 2 Nights At The Carolina Inn

Spend two luxurious nights at the elegant and historic Carolina Inn in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill, breakfasts included.

On the National Register of Historic Places, AAA Four Diamond Award Winner.  A historic icon and the original Chapel Hill hotel, The Carolina Inn's rich history and classic beauty has cast a lasting impression on all who visit. Having served many purposes over the years, the Inn remains true to tradition.

Graham Terhune Photography Session

Capturing the significant moments and details that make each celebration unique - Graham Terhune Photography

Receive a 1-2 hour photo session at the location of your choice in the Triangle area. Pictures will be posted to an online gallery with 75-100 edited images.

Champagne, Dessert, and Star Gazing

Six guests enjoy an exclusive champagne and dessert party as astronomer Dan Reichart, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UNC, leads you on a private tour of the night sky.

Classic Gucci Style With Sunglasses For Men And Women

Check that Valentine gift off your list! Buy your man these classic Gucci sunglasses and he'll think of you every time he wears them!

Men - Your Valentine will look stunning in these designer Gucci sunglasses for women.

Bid On A Therapeutic Massage

As a licensed massage therapist with 10 years experience, Leslie Gregory-Wass knows what works. Break-up scar tissue, reduce swelling, restore range of motion, improve pain from injuries and surgery. Best massage for athletes.

UNC Sports Package Trio!

If you love UNC Sports, this package is perfect for you!  A sports trio of tickets to UNC basketball, football, and baseball games.

2 tickets for lower-level seats in Smith Center to UNC-Maryland men's basketball game; 2 tickets for Concourse Club at Kenan Stadium for UNC-NCSU football; 2 tickets for Rams Club suite in Boshamer for UNC-Wake baseball game.

Flyleaf Books Donates Gift Certificate to Cirque des Sciences Auction

Flyleaf Books is a full-service, community-oriented independent bookstore, locally-owned by three long-time Chapel Hillians.  Flyleaf plays to the strengths of the owners: a love and knowledge of books, a commitment to providing stellar customer service, and experience in the book trade.

Flyleaf Books is mostly new books, but they feature select used books and a few rare titles. They also carry a selection of cards, jewelry, gifts and book-related products, mostly created by local artisans, and a large children and young adult section as well.

Bid On An Extreme Makeover

Get a fresh, new look for spring or a big event!

• Vent Salon will cut, color, and style your hair
• An internationally known make-up artist will apply your best day and night-time look and give make-up tips
• Melrose will help you find your best fashion style
• Includes $250 Doncaster clothing certificate.

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Power Boat Excursion to Cape Lookout National Seashore

Win a one-day trip aboard a chartered 28’ Bertram power boat to Cape Lookout National Seashore.  Your party of up to 6 people will choose a mutually agreeable date in June, July or August (excludes Memorial Day and July 4^th) to depart from either Morehead City or Beaufort, NC.  Enjoy sunbathing, swimming, shell hunting, climbing the lighthouse or just relaxing on this beautiful uninhabited island! This outing includes a catered lunch!

To arrange please contact:
Bill Farley

100 Europa Dr, Ste. 500

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

919/929-4448

Expiration Date:   August 31, 2012

A Night At The Inn At Bingham School

Bid for a night at this Chapel Hilll Bed and Breakfast -- good Sunday - Thursday evenings.

The Inn at Bingham School, 11 miles west of Chapel Hill, is a historic bed and breakfast near the University of North Carolina. An award-winning inn, this Chapel Hill bed and breakfast typifies sophisticated and relaxed country living. Listed on the National Register and a designated Orange County landmark, the Inn at Bingham School has all the charm of a historic bed and breakfast with the amenities of a larger property.

Graciously appointed the four guest rooms at the inn abound with thoughtful touches. Free Wi-Fi allows you to check e-mail snuggled in your room or while dawdling in a hammock outdoors. Complimentary wine and cheese is served in the evening: linger by the fire with your wine or stroll outside for the French game of Petanque. Guest rooms are individually decorated with antiques, fine rugs and fabrics- some feature air-jetted bathtubs and fireplaces. Throughout the inn you will find plump pillows, comfortable reading chairs and fluffy towels inviting you to relax and unwind.

A full homemade breakfast , included in your stay, is served in the dining room. Breakfast begins with their own blend of locally roasted coffee. Whenever possible the inn uses organic local ingredients, Christina bakes chocolate chip scones or hot biscuits with Lindley Mills organic flour. The neighborhood hens at Cozi Farms are fed locally milled organic feed! In season fruits, homemade granola, German apple pancakes are a sampling of the menu at this bed and breakfast.

Tennis Lesson With UNC Coach, Sam Paul

The lucky winning bidder on this donation with receive a one-hour tennis lesson with UNC Head Coach, Sam Paul!
 
Under head coach Sam Paul's direction, the University of North Carolina men's tennis program continues to achieve significant milestones as he is now in his third decade of service to the University's athletic program.
 
After achieving his 300th dual match victory at UNC during the 2010-11 season, Paul begins his 19th year as head coach and his 23rd season at Carolina overall. A five-time Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year selection, four-time Intercollegiate Tennis Association regional coach of the year and four-time ITA national coach of the year finalist, Paul also begins his 21st overall year as a collegiate head coach, including two years at Richmond prior to coming to UNC.

Local Artists Contribute Talents to Cirque des Sciences

Several local artists have donated their time and talents to Cirque des Sciences by creating beautiful, handpainted birdhouses to auction at the event.  Each one is unique and captures a different theme in a unique way.  The highest bidder on these items will have a one-of-a-kind piece to display in their home or yard.

Painted By Anne Lees

Gift Certificates Donated By Peacock Alley and Glee Kids

Gift certificates are always the perfect gift or auction item!  Peackock Alley has donated a $100 gift certificate and Glee Kids a $50 gift certificate and two puzzles.  In other words, something for everyone!  

Peacock Alley
123 W. Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC

Peacock Alley offers a variety of gift alternatives from some of the most distinguished designers in the world. We are proud to carry Herend, Simon Pearce Glassware, Julia Knight, Jay Strongwater, John Matouk and Lulu DK Matouk Fine Linens, Sferra Bros, NC Southern Fine Linens, Julia B Custom Lines, Pixie Lily, Gordonsbury Baby Clothes and Bedding, and French Guinea Hens just to list a few. They also offer a wide variety of luxury bed linens, handkerchiefs, home accessories, European antiques, furniture, crystal lamps, and the list goes on.

Glee Kids

133-C  West Franklin Street

Chapel Hill, NC

Glee Kids offers a careful selection of clothing, gifts, and toys for babies and kids. There are great designers making amazing things for kids and they all have a story. Glee Kids shares these stories on its facebook page but also in the store itself. Each brand is selected with love and care and the idea that greatness earns a smile. It spreads a little glee.

Beer Tasting With Small Plate Pairing From Tyler's

Tyler’s Tap Room has donated a beer tasting with paired small plates.  These events have always received fantastic reviews.

This exciting, “delicious” evening includes:

• Event for up to 10 people in either the restaurant or your home.
• A tasting of 6-8 beers depending on the taste of the customer.
• Small plate pairings. 
• The days and times are flexible.  Much depends on the location; evening events are possible when conducted in a home.  At the restaurant, events are typically on Sunday between 3-7pm.

A local favorite for folks of all ages, Tyler’s in Carrboro offers a setting evoking a sense of comfort that brings people back daily! Located in the heart and soul of downtown Carrboro, Tyler’s offers 38 of the finest craft and specialty import beers on tap and a menu of traditional pub fare and seasonal comfort foods.

Let's Have A Party!

Let Susie Thornburg of Crafty Bug help.  Susie will create a custom banner for your holiday get-together, seasonal affair, birthday party, or shower AND up to 30 coordinating custom invitations.

Susie became addicted to scrapbooking almost 6 years ago when she moved to Washington and met a great friend with a shared interest.  She has since developed a love of card-making as well as other paper crafts. Susie enjoys reading crafting and teaching blogs...it's where she gets a lot of her inspiration. She also writes a wonderful BLOG of her own where she shares photos and stories about her creations.

Order should be placed 3 weeks in advance.

Produce From Maple Spring Gardens

Maple Spring Gardens, LLC has kindly donated a weekly box of produce for 23 weeks, May-September, to be picked up at designated time and location in Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro or Hillsborough. 

Maple Springs Gardens is a family owned and operated farm in northwestern Orange County, NC, about 20 miles from Chapel Hill.

Ken Dawson and Libby Outlaw have a 61-acre farm that was once the back end of a worn out, run down, eroded tobacco farm. Through the use of organic soil building practices such as composting and cover cropping they have transformed a badly neglected piece of land into a fertile and productive farm. Improving and maintaining the health of their soil will be a lifelong endeavor. As long as the community continues to support the farm, their work will go on.

Recipient must complete and submit registration form, available at http://www.maplespringgardens.com/.

336-562-5719

Spring Cleaning Is A Cinch With This Donation From Ocire Cleaning

Everyone hates housework, but it just got easier with this donation from Ocire Cleaning Services. 

The highest bidder on this auction item will receive two hours of deep cleaning on their home or business.  Let the friendly professionals at Ocire help you get your house looking like you want it to look.

Roscoe Pamplin
Ocireclean@gmail.com

DB Sutton Donates Bumble & Bumble Hair Care Products

The unique Chapel Hill hair salon, DB Sutton & Co. has donated a basket of Bumble and Bumble Haircare products to Cirque des Sciences!

DB Sutton & Co. opened its doors in 1999.

Over the past twelve years, they have continued to strive to be the best hairdressers they can be, to elevate the craft of hairdressing by getting the best education the field has to offer, and to continue to look for creative and artistic inspiration.

Exclusively a Bumble and bumble salon, they receive the highest quality education at the House of Bumble in NYC.

They take pride in having deep relationships with clients, the community and each other, and want to share their expertise with clients.

DB Sutton & Co.
406 W. Franklin Street
919-968-HAIR

Tour and Picking Session at Ayrshire Farms

Bill Dow and Daryl Walker have donated a Tour and Picking Session at Ayrshire Farm.  Bill is a regular at the Carrboro Farmer's Market, providing organic produce to many of the finest restaurants in our area.

This is a wonderful, fun outing to a working organic produce farm - especially good for a family to do together.  You are invited to come and tour the farm in the spring or summer when crops are in production. Taste what is growing, pull weeds, watch the bees on the hives and worms in the vermiculture, learn about organic farming and green and chicken-feather fertilizers, and discover where some of your food comes from! Pick a few edible souvenirs to take home. 

The tour will last about an hour and drinks will be provided. We encourage the group to bring a picnic, if time permits. Questions are appreciated and encouraged! The farm is located about 6 miles west of Pittsboro. Check us out on Facebook.

Bill Dow and Daryl Walker

919-219-9840

DFWalker99@hotmail.com

An Invitation To Cirque des Sciences!

An Original Watercolor Of Your Home By Anne Lees

Anne Lees is a local artist who has been dabbling in watercolor most of her life.  Watercolor paintings of the homes of family and friends have become Anne’s niche.  She tells everyone, “Painting is fun and relaxing…at least after the first stroke of color is put to paper!”.  Anne shares that she has a commitment problem after penciling the whole picture to paper -- knowing after that first stroke of color there is no going back! 

Anne is self-taught, having never had an art lesson, but stays current on technique through reading, research, and practice.  Anne loves the mixing and blending of colors.  She is looking forward to painting a special memory for you and your family.

Contact:  AnneLees14@gmail.com

Nags Head Vacation Home For One-Week

Nicole Celeste has donated her wonderful Nags Head house called 'Hidden Treasure'. 

Recently remodeled and redecorated, the oceanfront home has 8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths.  The pet-friendly house has a pool and hot tub, wireless internet access, and a walkway to the beach. Bed linens and bath towels are provided and the beds will be made prior to your arrival.

'Hidden Treasure' is near Milepost 16, close to Jockey's Ridge and Jennette's Pier.

This is a one-week stay.   Dates offered will be from Oct. 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013, excluding Thanksgiving (Nov 17-14), Christmas and New Years (Dec. 22-Jan 1) and Easter 2013 (March 23-30).

Own A Piece of Morehead!

An amazing auction item! Be the first to own a piece of Morehead and space exploration history: a lens from the retired Zeiss Model VI mounted in a specially designed display piece. Imagine owning something that helped to beam more than 8,900 stars on Morehead’s planetarium dome and trained astronauts in celestial navigation from 1969 to 1975!

A Free Day With Hooked On Driving!

Hooked On Driving High Performance Driving Program -

Bring your own car, and get the opportunity to drive on a

Race Track Road

Course at a fast pace, with instruction, in a controlled environment.  It’s not how fast you go, it’s how you go fast! See you there!

 To learn more and to select the event you want to register for go to www.hookedondriving.com.  Good for Southern State Region track events in GA, AL, SC, NC and VA. Expires 12/24/2012.

Paws and Claws Art Donation

A perfect auction item for the pet lover!  Susan Eitelman of Paws and Claws Art will create an 11x14 framed portrait of your pet.   Susan will need several high resolution photos, one of the desired pose and one with a clear view of the eyes, minus any red eye or other discoloration.  She would like a discription of the dog's personality, maybe a photo of a favorite toy, etc.  Ideally, she would be able to visit with the dog and take the photos with her camera. 
Contact Info:  eitelman@mebtel.net

(Not an example of artist's work.)

Private Basketball Lesson With Donald Williams - Step Up Your Game

The highest bidder wins a private lesson with, Donald Williams, the 1993 National Championship MVP. Receive one hour of private instruction with Donald at the CH-YMCA. 

Donald Williams founded the Donald Williams Basketball Academy with Laura Whayne.  Donald relies on his extensive knowledge of the game to teach, coach, and develop young players to be leaders and teammates. He currently coaches the AAU teams, heads the basketball camps, and offers private lessons.

Fine Feathers Chapel Hill: Your Style...Your Vision...Your Beauty

Fine Feathers - in the heart of Chapel Hill - features fine ladies apparel and accessories to highlight your style...your vision...your beauty. At Cirque des Sciences, you can bid on a $200 gift certificate donated by the store.

Green Without Envy - An Eco-Friendly Soda Maker From Twig

Twig, an eco-friendly specialty store in Chapel Hill, has donated a Genesis Home Soda Maker to the auction.  Prepare great-tasting, fresh, fizzy beverages precisely to your taste -- with no bottles, cans, electricity -- and no clean up!  Twig offers practical and beautiful ways to bring high-quality, earth-friendly choices into your life.  You can feel good in knowing that what you buy at Twig does make a difference and is serving a greater good.

Make Your Next Sporting Event A Breeze - Tailgating Party from Time Out

Eddie Williams and Time Out Restaurant have donated everything you need to get your next tailgate event off to a great start!  Tailgate items consisting of fried chicken, barbeque and two sides for twelve people will be yours if you are the highest bidder.

Time Out Restaurant

133 W. Franklin Street

Chapel Hill

A New Year - A New You with Botox Cosmetic or Juvederm Fillers

Discover the proven results that 11 million women and men have experienced.  With real, noticeable results, no surgery and no recovery time, there are many reasons why BOTOX® Cosmetic has been chosen by millions of women / men and their doctors.

JUVEDERM® XC is the smooth gel filler that your licensed healthcare provider uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose.  With just one treatment, you’ll get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year.

Chloe Slattery, RN, MSN, and the physicians at Chapel Hill Surgical Center will donate units of Botox or two syringes of Juvederm dermal filler, plus the injection services, to the highest bidder at the auction.

Historical Walking Tour with Freddie Kiger!

Historical Walking Tour

Freddie Kiger is a brilliant historian and

fascinating speaker who makes history come

alive. An expert in Civil War history, Freddie

also knows more tales about UNC’s history than  

Silent Sam.

You and 11 of your friends will pick Freddie’s

brain during lunch at Top of the Hill. Then

join Freddie on a 60-90 minute walking tour

of UNC’s campus while he spins captivating

yarns of “inside information” about the history

of our university and its people.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this amazing

place from our university’s foremost storyteller.

Celebrate Your Birthday at Morehead Planetarium

Finding a fun, unique place to hold a birthday party can be difficult.  Problem solved with this great Birthday Party donation from Morehead Planetarium.

Morehead's Deluxe party package includes:

• a downloadable, customizable party invitation
• a party room for one hour
• party room decorations, paper goods and utensils
• lemonade or water
• use of a refrigerator for your party foods
• a ticket for each party guest to the public planetarium show regularly scheduled at your party time
• on-site support from a Morehead party coordinator throughout your party
  PLUS
• a special science activity for your party guests
  (select your favorite activity from the "Deluxe activities" section)

Deluxe activities:

·         Ice Cream Science
Recommended for ages 5-8
Nothing is tastier than homemade ice cream! In this hands-on, delicious experiment, watch how milk transforms into a delicious, creamy dessert that kids love. Science never tasted so good!
When selecting this option, please note that some children may have milk allergies.

·         Project Rocket
Recommended for ages 5-8
Let’s make rockets that fly farther and faster than ever! For this activity, kids play with the principles of flight and trajectory. Test these creations and see how well the rockets fly with a jump and a stomp!
This activity can be done in one big group or with two smaller groups alternating "launch times."

·         Eggzellent Challenge
Recommended for ages 9-12
This hands-on activity offers an “eggstremely eggzillerating” mission: Can a crash-test egg survive the miniature "Zipline of Doom" and land safely? Kids put engineering skills to the test!
Standard pricing for Morehead birthday parties includes up to 20 guests (both children and adults). Value is $275.  You may also add party options, including pizza, cake or guest gift bags, to your Morehead birthday party for an additional cost. Standard Morehead party policies apply.

Spirit Knowledge & Cocktaill Mixology Class at the Crunkleton

Mixology Class at the Crunkleton

Join Gary Crunkleton, proprietor of The Crunkleton, as he leads an intimate class

on spirit knowledge and tasting, cocktail history, and mixology. Students will

learn how to taste spirits, recognizing distinctive characteristics of the ingredients

and processes used in creating liquors from around the world. Each student will

be able to distinguish the juniper berries in gin, the oak aging in scotch, the sweet

molasses used to make rum, the charred barrels that play an important role in

the aging of bourbon, and the simple taste of vodka.

Join Gary Crunkleton, proprietor of The Crunkleton, as he leads an intimate class

on spirit knowledge and tasting, cocktail history, and mixology. Students will

learn how to taste spirits, recognizing distinctive characteristics of the ingredients

and processes used in creating liquors from around the world. Each student will

be able to distinguish the juniper berries in gin, the oak aging in scotch, the sweet

molasses used to make rum, the charred barrels that play an important role in

the aging of bourbon, and the simple taste of vodka.

This lesson in cocktail history allows each student to become aware of drink

origins dating back as far as the late 1700’s and as current as the contemporary

cocktails found throughout today’s cocktail menus.

After developing a discerning palate and historical background of popular cocktail

classics, each student will learn how to put the various spirits together – an

art commonly known as spirits Mixology. Bartending basics are explained and

taught.

The Crunkleton is a private club that makes the old new again by serving up classic

cocktails with modern twists to its members and their guests in an authentic, timeless setting.