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.