UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Friday, November 2, 2007
Cornell Police Auction
Barton Hall, Cornell University Campus, Ithaca, NY.
Everything that could possibly be lost and then found again on a university campus, from bicycles to backpacks to books, cameras to cell phones, iPods, calculators, watches, jewelry – you name it.

Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:00 - 9:00
Make Your Bid for History
A unique auction celebrating the Ithaca College and community connection.
History Center in Tompkins County Auction, at the History Center
401 East State Street, Ithaca, NY.
Performance by Ithacappella at 7pm, bidding begins at 7:30 pm with auctioneer Peggy Haine, fabulous desserts throughout the evening
Admission: $15 adults, $5 students
For an up-to-the minute list of items up for bid, visit
www.TheHistoryCenter.net Mastercard and VISA accepted

From the IC Campus…
All-Access Pass
Spend some quality time with ESPN analyst Sal Paolantonio on the sidelines and in the press box, includes 1 VIP ticket to attend an Eagles game with Sal Pal.

Let's Do Lunch
Dine with President Williams high above the IC Campus at the famous Tower Club (Up to 4 persons, Monday December 3 at 12:15pm)

Curtain's UP!
Tickets for two people to four IC Theatre Performances:
The Last Night of Ballyhoo, La Finta Giardiniera, Dance* No Translation Needed, and A Midsummer's Night's Dream, including an exclusive backstage tour of one performance of bidders choice.

New Friends
One-year membership to the longstanding and vital Friends of Ithaca College. Includes access to special events, educational programs, tennis facilities and indoor pool, plus discount subscriptions to theatre and concert seasons, and use of the Tower Club for lunch and private events.

Touch Down!
Two season tickets to the 2008-2009 IC Bombers Football Season, including a VIP parking pass.

Let There Be Music
Bring the best of Ithaca College's premiere music ensembles to a venue of the bidder's choice. Performances up for auction include the IC Bell People, Tuba Ensemble, IC Cello Choir, and Hands of Praise.

Make a Splash
Family Membership to the IC outdoor pool for summer 2008.

Check Mate!
Treat yourself or a friend to 20 hours of chess lessons with the IC Chess Club. Lessons will culminate in free entry into the annual chess tournament.

Laughter, the Best Medicine
Workshops in Laughter Yoga for up to 15 people. Plus a Weekend Laughter Yoga workshop and certification to become a certified Laughter Yoga Leader.

Make it Fabulous!
Let the IC After Dark team plan your next party or event. Bid for 10 hours of event planning plus the creation of 1-2 publications related to your event. IC After Dark is a student-run organization that provides free, themed late-night entertainment for the campus community.Make it Fabulous! — Let the IC After Dark team plan your next party or event. Bid for 10 hours of event planning plus the creation of 1-2 publications related to your event. IC After Dark is a student-run organization that provides free, themed late-night entertainment for the campus community.

A Taste of IC
A basket of culinary delights from the Ithaca College Culinary Arts Club. The Ithaca College Culinary Arts Club is devoted to teaching the IC community about food through fun events held every other week in the Tower Club.

An Inspirational Message
Host a speaker or workshop for your group from the Empowerment of Plus Size Women Organization on IC Campus.

Sounds Good to Me!
2 reserved seats at the Block 3 Concert plus a package of CDs from Ithaca's nationally famous all-male a cappella group, Ithacappella. (seats will be second row, aisle)

Advanced Seating
4 front row seats to the IC "A Cappella Weekend" Concert on December 1st, Performances will include the MIT Logarhythms, Bucknell Silhouettes, IC's VoiceStream, and more! plus Package also includes 2 CDs from IC's premiere all-female a cappella group, Premium Blend.

Crafted with Care
Hand-knit items from the Care-Full Crafters, IC students doing crafty things to benefit local non-profit organizations.

Mural Magic
The talented Integrated Marketing Communications major Kirsty Ewing will create and paint a fantastic personalized mural for your business, organization, or home.

Hit the Road
Become a better bicycler with lessons from the IC Cycling Club.

Web Access
Website design for a small business or organization from Ithaca College Junior Keighl Truscott

A Picture's Worth
Framed Photography from noted local artist and IC Professor Janice Levy

Your Ticket to Fun
Four reserved tickets to the December performance of IC Unbound, one of Ithaca College's dance troupes

Theatre at Your Door
Bring Ithaca College's Acathi Players, an improvisation group, to a venue of your choice for a one-hour performance for a small group

Get the Word Out
Your chance to gain exposure to IC's underground community with two quarter-page ads in the infamous Buzzsaw Haircut, independent periodical published by Ithaca College students four to six times a year.

From the community…

All Fired Up
Flatbread party at your home featuring Finger Lakes Flatbread and their unique traveling wood-fired oven. (must be within 20 miles of downtown Ithaca, party will serve up to 15 people)

Escape to South Carolina
One-week stay at a two bedroom villa in Litchfield Beach, SC, www. litchfieldinn.com (Not available between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Advanced Registration
Bid now for a guaranteed 3-day graduation weekend stay at the Hilton Garden Inn (valid only for graduation years 2009, 2010, or 2011)

Reds, Whites, and You
Customized wine tasting for 8 from Red Feet Wine Market. Wine Merchant Dewi Rainey will tailor a wine tasting based on your area of interest.

Tailgate Treasures
Party Basket from the Ithaca Coffee Company including locally brewed beverages and goodies.

Jewels for You
Two pieces of beautifully handcrafted jewelry from bead artist Valerie Leftwich.

On the Go!
The perfect gift for a friend or a treat for yourself — two travel Gift Certificates from Baker Travel, valued at $300 and $200, to be applied to that dream trip.

Stay in Comfort
One overnight stay at the brand new Country Inn & Suites, a short distance from the IC campus on Route 96B (special event nights not eligible).

Sleep in the Heart of Downtown
One overnight stay with breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn plus a $25 gift certificate to Kilpatrick's Irish Pub.

Friday, February 8, 2008
Ulysses Philomathic Library Hot Chocolate Auction.
Come for an evening of hot chocolate, chocolate sweets, and an auction of goods and services to benefit the library.  More details to come.


PAST AUCTIONS

Friday, October 5
Employees Emergency Fund Auction
BioTech Building, Cornell University Campus, Ithaca, NY
An annual auction of goods and services including gift baskets, lunches and dinners out, books, art work, and more

Saturday, September 9, 2007. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Compos Mentis Raucous Auction
A fund raiser for and at Compos Mentis, Garrett Road, Ithaca, NY
Compos Mentis is a not-for-profit organic farm and day facility for young adults struggling with mental illness.
For more information and a nearly complete list of auction items go to: http://www.cashandcaringauctions.com/ComposMentisAuction.html
Thanks to everyone who donated goods, services, dinners out, vacation packages, theater tickets, and more to our auction, and to those intrepid souls who came to sit under a tent and bid on a day that deluged us with six inches of rain.  We raised over $10,000 for this much-needed community service program!  

Saturday, March 24, 2007, 6-9 p.m.
The Ithaca Free Clinic Second Annual Gala Benefit
Elegant Food and Spirits, Auction and Music at
Olivia Restaurant, 381 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca, NY
Tickets $100 per person, $175 per couple
Auction items include fine jewelry and artwork, David Sedaris tickets, massages, dinner for four, gift certificates, wine picnic basket, full share in a CSA, alpaca bear, surprises and more!
For more information: HYPERLINK http://www.ithacahealth.org/clinic.htm" www.ithacahealth.org/clinic.html

Tuesday, April 17, 2007, previews at 11:00 Auction at noon
Cornell Police Lost & Found Auction
Barton Hall Gym
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Mo-ped, bicycles, MP3, watches, jewelry (including pairs and half-pairs of earrings), backpacks, cell phones — things people lose on a university campus.
For more information call 255-7197

Friday, May 4, 6:30 dinner, auction at 7:30, dancing until 11:00
Camp Edgemere Childcare Center in Willard
Items include gift certificate to Simply Red Bistro at Sheldrake Point Winery, overnight stay at Silver Strand Bed & Breakfast, emerald necklace, golf package for two at Hillendale Golf Dourse, theater tickets, health club membership, and more. Door prizes too.

Tuesday, May 12, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Cornell Railroad Historical Society:
Railroadiana Auction Dryden Veterans of Foreign Wars
Route 13, Dryden, NY
For more information call 273-5754
Auction to include railroad collectibles, rail books & periodicals, model trains in all sizes, railroad lantern & much more.