INC NEWS - Old North Durham Neighborhood Association fall auction/dessert fundraiser

[Elizabeth Paley]

Dear neighbors,

Please help us spread the word:

Old North Durham Neighborhood Association's third annual Silent/Live 
Auction and Dessert fundraiser will be held on Friday, October 27, 
downstairs at Calvary UMC, 304 E. Trinity Ave (enter off Elizabeth 
St.). The silent auction will run from 6:30-7:30pm, after which 
auctioneer extraordinaire John Parton (and, rumor has it, special 
guest Sgt. Gunter) will auction off, live, some especially 
interesting pieces. The event is open to all, and we hope you can attend.

Here's a partial list of items, made possible thanks to the generous 
donations of neighbors in Old North Durham and beyond, including many 
Durham businesses:

For those who like free stuff: free beverages, desserts, camaraderie, 
and a belly dance demo by OND's own Betsy Bickel.

For those who value physical health and peace of mind: 50% off a 
hypnosis session to help you quit smoking; gift certificates from the 
Yoga Spot and 9th Street Dance; a one-hour belly-dancing lesson for 
up to five people; three hours of bike maintenance/repair. (Some may 
wish to follow up with the gift certificates for massage and 
chiropractic care.) Also, a simple will and health care power of 
attorney. (I'll also Positive Systems' computer consultation to this 
list as well since sometimes, instead of beating your head against 
your keyboard, it's better to call an expert.)

For those who love living in Durham: two hours of historic home 
research; architectural design consultations; a Cottage Garden 
landscape design consultation; and a framed DDI poster, signed by the 
artist, promoting "Downtown Durham, Renaissance City."

For those who love Durham but enjoy getting away sometimes: an 
equipped picnic basket; and stays at beach and mountain vacation retreats.

For those who enjoy tasty food: gift certificates from a variety of 
restaurants including Nikos, Mellow Mushroom, and Durham's soon to be 
newest (only) French bistro, RueCler; and homemade desserts including 
pies, breads, and Mary Anne's amazing lemon pound cake.

For those who appreciate art and beauty: handmade jewelry, pottery, 
and stained glass; a handmade bag and hand-crocheted ornaments; 
dragonfly stakes from Vega Metals; an original Pamela Wedd Brown 
framed lithograph; a memorabilia frame from Art Craft Framing Co.; 
gift certificates from the Scrap Exchange, 9th Street Flowers, and 
Claymakers; and a one hour lesson on guitar (or banjo or fiddle or harmonica).

For those who like mystery: a bag of not-yet-released books from the 
Regulator Bookshop; a granite-topped kitchen cabinet rumored to be 
linked to an infamous author; and an antique treasure trunk 
containing a quilt that will cushion the other mystery items inside 
(the donors have mentioned "crystal" and "porcelain," among other things).

What does this fundraiser allow ONDNA to do? Proceeds from previous 
years' auctions have, among other things, provided resources for 
community-building events such as National Night Out, potlucks, and 
fall and spring spruce-ups; supported the cost of printing our 
neighborhood newsletter; enabled ONDNA to help "sponsor a pillar" in 
the new Farmer's Market Pavilion; and made possible support at the 
"sponsor" level for Preservation Durham's historic home tour in our 
neighborhood this past spring.

Hope you can make it on Friday!

--Liz Paley, on behalf of ONDNA 
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