INC NEWS - invitation from ONDNA

[Elizabeth Paley]

Hi all,

Since city ordinances have banned posting fliers on utility poles, the Old 
North Durham Neighborhood Association is trying to find other ways to 
advertise one of our big neighborhood events this year. Please help us 
spread the word.

--Liz Paley
President, ONDNA

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The Old North Durham Neighborhood Association cordially invites you to our 
Fall Auction and Dessert Soiree, our major annual fundraiser. In addition 
to helping to fund ONDNA events, newsletters, etc., a portion of the income 
this year will go toward sponsoring a pillar in the soon-to-be brand new 
Farmer's Market Pavilion.

* Friday November 4
* Free desserts and beverages starting 6:30pm; Silent auction starts 7pm to 
be followed by live auction with John Parton, auctioneer extraordinaire.
*Calvary United Methodist Church, Downstairs, 304 E. Trinity (corner of 
Trinity and Elizabeth, enter from Elizabeth)


Here's a preview of some of the items we'll have up for bid; there are some 
surprises below. Can't make it to the auction, but really desire one of the 
items? Let us know and we'll try to find you a proxy bidder who doesn't 
have a conflict of interest (wouldn't want your proxy to outbid you...).


Like food? Then bid on...

* Mexican Chocolate Truffle Tart (Jaimie Graff; initial data suggests the 
competition will be fierce)
* Pumpkin Cheesecake (Denise Schreiner)
* Lemon pound cake (Mary Anne McDonald)
* Gift Certificate (Mad Hatter Bakeshop)
* Gift Certificate (Pop's Restaurant)
* Two Gift Certificates (Terero's Mexican Restaurant near Brightleaf)
* 2 glasses (Cozy's; no, no, you don't eat these, but you can drink out of 
them)


Like art? Then bid on...

* Painting, "Boat People" (Wendy Kowalski)
* Holiday Lights Display Extravaganza (Richard Mullinax; remember Holli Dae 
Chicken? Suggestions for subject-matter entertained)
* Eight nature prints (Josh Rose)
* Handmade bag (Anne Woodward)
* Handmade Jewelery (Kim Willis)
* Necklace of Venetian glass, fresh-water pearls and crystal beads, 
sterling silver clasp (Sandy Swanson)
* Handmade pottery (Liz Paley)
* Cloisonne seagull wall hanging (Len Stanley)
* Copper Frog/Lilly pad plates (Native Threads)
* Framed "Looking" print by California artist Yoju (Steve and Susan Graff)
* Wall clock (Vaguely Reminiscent)


Have a self-expressive artistic/athletic streak? Then bid on...

* 9th Street Dance Gift Certificate (Bepi Pinner, 9th Street Dance)
* 5-class pass card (Nancy Kimberly, The Yoga Spot)
* Gift Certificate for one seven-week class (Leonora Coleman, Claymakers)
* Gift Certificate (Anne Woodward, The Scrap Exchange)


Like people to do things for you? Then bid on...

* Two hours of career/business coaching (John Parton, Parton Consulting)
* Two hours historic home research (Liz Paley)
* Three hours of bike maintenance/repair, winner pays for parts (Stefan 
Zauscher)
* One hour computer consultation (Todd Heinz, Positive Systems)
* Two 2-hour architectural design consultations (George Kirschmann)
* Haircut Gift Certificate (Erin at The Garden Salon)
* Oil Change (Jiffy Lube)


Need some rest and relaxation? Then bid on...

* Long weekend at Topsail Beach cabin (John Compton)
* One-hour massage (Betsy Bickel)
* One-hour massage (Janice Jones' friend Marika)
* Bath bomb (Cozy's)
* Bath additive (Cozy's)
* Gift Certificate for one night stay at Old North Durham Inn (Debbie 
Vickery, Old North Durham Inn)


Like to read? Then bid on...

* Big Bag of books (~$200+ worth--it's a big bag): preview unreleased books 
for fall & winter (The Regulator Bookshop)
* Children's book _Brother Wolf of Gubbio_ (Cozy's)
* Gift Certificates (Nice Price Books)


Like to garden? Then bid on...

* 45-minute professional consultation with Penny Rand to discuss your needs 
for your perennial/butterfly or shade garden or natural area. Good through 
April 10, 2006 (The Country Gardener, Hillsborough)
* One hour landscaping consultation (Frank Hyman, Cottage Garden Landscaping)
* Gift Certificate for two flats of pansies (George at Stone Brothers & Byrd)


Like to keep kids (and kids-at-heart) occupied? Then bid on...

* Two hours tutoring time for child (Susan Graff)
* Traveling checkers (Cozy's)
* 2 children's puzzles (Cozy's)
* Journal (Cozy's)
* Childrens puzzle (Cozy's)
* Cat's pajamas (Cozy's; OK, I don't actually know what this/these is/are, 
but I'm sure a kid could be occupied for a long time trying
to get whatever it/they is/are onto a cat)


Like sleuthing? Then bid on...

* Mystery Box from the attic of the Old North Durham Inn (Debbie Vickery, 
Old North Durham Inn). The box will be wrapped...You can lift the box...You 
can shake the box...You can smell the box...You can bid on the box...There 
will be clues...There will be a theme...There will be an estimated 
value...And Debbie promises it won't be junk.


--Liz Paley
espaley -at- duke.edu