Rocky Mountain Chapter - Colorado

 

Annual Wild Places, Open Spaces Auction

Items

 

Here is a partial list of the items you'll be bidding on at our upcoming auction. There's certain to be something here that you just can't resist!

 

Two Round Trips Worth of Frequent Flyer Miles on Continental Airlines

Use these miles for two round-trip tickets to any Continental destination requiring 35,000 frequent flyer miles each (a total of 70,000 FFMs)

 

Honduras Vacation for Two

Round trip air fare and three nights for two at The Lodge at Pico Bonito, nestled deep in the lush forests of Honduras, Central America.

 

Mt. Evans

Framed Oil Painting by Joan Hoffman

 

Helix Nebula print

A 20"x 30" framed print of the Helix Nebula as photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope

 

Cuttlefish

Framed Photo taken in Papau New Guinea by Mark Bernardi of Aquatic Encounters

 

Sturgeon

"Sturgeon" wall hanging Handmade by Merry Havens

 

Prairie Primrose

Framed Oil Painting by Joan Hoffman

 

Narrows at Zion

"The Narrows at Zion" From an original watercolor by Denver Artist Barbara Froula, the 12x18 image takes us into the magical canyon at Zion National Park. Original is currently being shown in the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibit at Foothills Art Center in Golden. Print is signed and printed with archival inks on watercolor paper. Acid-free matting included.

 

Autographed Joe Sakic Hockey Stick

Any Avalanche fan would value this #19 Team Captain's hockey stick.  You bid, you score!

 

Tiger Woods Autographed Framed Photos

This framed 8"x10" photograph is an official Tiger Woods product.  Bid on one of the greats of golf for your collection!

 

Tom's Home Cookin' Lunch

Dine on some hearty home cookin' with lunch for two (plus dessert) at Tom's Home Cookin' in Denver. Rated by 5280 Magazine for "Top Comfort Food", "Top Macaroni & Cheese", and "Top Iced Tea".  Our staff particularly recommends the sweet tea and yummy cornbread!

 

Café Evangeline Gift Certificate

Authentic Louisiana cuisine in Denver, CO. Use this $50 gift certificate on dishes ranging from red beans and rice to crab cakes.

 

2 $25 Gift Certificates from Falling Rock Tap House

Drink up, eat out, or both at the Falling Rock Tap House.

 

4 Noodles bowls

Enjoy lunch or dinner at Noodles & Company, a global noodle shop, featuring all your favorites sauteed fresh to your order. Everything from Japanese Pan Noodles to Pesto Cavatappi to Wisconsin Mac & Cheese.

 

Tickets for Two to the Curious Theatre Company

Visit any one of the Curious Theatre Company's performances for the 2003-2004 season.

 

Denver Film Society International Film Package

Are you a film buff?  Always looking for new and unique movie selections at your local theater?  Well look no further than attending the 26th Starz Denver International Film Festival with tickets for two to attend the Opening Night Film and Gala, Centerpiece Event, and the Closing Night Film and Party.  The ticket bearer will need to contact Denver Film Society by Oct. 1st to redeem this exclusive package.

 

Denver Zoo Family Membership

Gawk over "Fire" and "Cracker", two new patriotic born piglets at the Denver Zoo, ooh and ahh over the new tiger cubs and baby giraffe with this family membership to the Denver Zoo.  The membership admits two adults, plus any children or grandchildren under the age of 18.

 

Theatre Tickets

2 tickets to Peter Glazer's Almost Heaven the Denver Center for the Performing Arts

 

Ride the Rails with the Durango Silverton Railroad

Take a scenic narrow gauge rail ride from Durango to the quaint mountain community of Silverton.  Admits two adults.

 

Night in a Lonesome Hut

Overnight with eleven of your closest friends in a remote hut.  Two to four mile hike, bike or ski into the hut.  Runs off of solar power!

 

Mountain Bike Trip from Telluride to Moab

Take a 7 day/6 night mountain bike trip from Telluride to Moab.  Self-guided trip with fully stocked huts.

 

Whitewater Rafting on the Bighorn Canyon

Take a 1/2 day trip for two to Parkdale, or Bighorn Canyon, on a rafting ride!

 

Half Day Raft, Bike, Hike, Jeep or Sunset Dinner for Two

Choose the outdoor recreation trip of choice!

 

A weekend in Palisade

Stay at Marla's B&B in Palisade while you visit Colorado National Monument, The Black Canyon, and the local wineries. This stay includes a Friday and Saturday Night.

 

2 tickets for the Royal Gorge Route

This two-hour, 24-mile excursion takes you and another person of your choosing through the 1,000 foot deep Gorge.  Valid for a noon wintertime departure and a 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. departure in the summer. Expires May 15th, 2003.

 

4 tickets for the Georgetown Loop Railroad

This one hour excursion takes 4 of you on a breathtaking ride along the narrow guage tracks of the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad behind a genuine steam locamotive.

 

Canoe Trip

A three-day canoe trip for one adult with Centennial Canoe Outfitters. Pick your trip from Centennial's schedule of qualifying excursions.

 

Maxfield Parish Candle

Bask in the glow of this Art Glass Collection candle.

 

Tibetan Bell and Dorje

Used in Buddhist Ceremonies, the Bell represents the female and the Dorje the male.  Together they represent enlightenment.

 

Silk, Hand-Painted Thangka

A Tibetan Buddhist image of enlightenment

 

Blue Cotton Block Printed Fabric from Tibet

Bedspread, wallhanging, tablecloth - it's your choice!  94 1/2" x 83 1/2".

 

Framed fossil fish

Framed fossil fish from Nature's Own

 

Bookends

One pair of petrified wood book ends from Nature's Own

 

Wine Goblets

An 8 piece set of fossil spiral shell wine goblets from Nature's Own

 

Wine Goblets

An 8 piece set of banded onyx wine goblets from Nature's Own

 

Wine Goblets

An 8 piece set of white onyx wine goblets from Nature's Own

 

Stone Bowl

A beautiful 14 inch white onyx stone bowl from Nature's Own

 

Stone Bowl

A beautiful 14 inch banded onyx stone bowl from Nature's Own

 

Onyx Plate

A 13 inch Banded Onyx Plate

 

Stone Plate Set

Set of six 10 inch white onyx stone plates from Nature's Own

 

Hand-made sweater

A hand-made sweater, knit to your specifications by the Sierra Club's Rebecca Dickson.

 

96 Odwalla Bars

A whole case of yummy and healthy Odwalla Bars

 

Twist and Shout Gift Certificate

Use this handy-dandy $20.00 gift certificate at this local CD and movie shop in Denver.

 

Two One Year Subscriptions for High Country News

Want to know the scoop on anything environmental in the West?  Look no further than High Country News, a local Paonia, CO, newpaper.

 

Cowgirl Hat

Giddy up cowgirl - nice quality woven cowboy hat - moldable and bendable.  Yee haw!

 

The Better World Handbook

Autographed copy of The Better World Handbook - a book of effective daily actions to create a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world.

 

Bag of Tricks

Tricks are not necessarily for kids in this fun basket of magic trick goodies.  Learn how to pull your own rabbit out of the box and execute card tricks like one of the greats.

 

Aveda Hair Products Basket

Take home this all-natural Rosemary Mint gift set from Aveda.  Rosemary Mint Shampoo, Conditioner, and Shaving Lotion are included in the set.

 

Neon Corona Beer Sign

Have your own Corona Palm Tree neon sign to display in your home or in your office

 

4 NiMH Rechargeable Enery Packs

Each Pack contains 8 Optibike Rechargeable AA batteries and an easy-to-use wall charger.

 

Gift Basket

Homemade Jams, Salsa, and BBQ Sauce from Marla's B&B in Palisade, Colorado

 

Wind Power Gift Basket

An eclectic collection of products produced by wind powered companies, including 2400 kWh of wind generated power, from Renewable Choice Energy.

 

Body Care Gift Basket

Handcrafted soaps, lip balm, bath salts, and milk bath from Outer Body Experience, provider of aroma-therapy based bodycare products.

 

Italian Gourmet Basket

Regina Cucina Spicy Italian Garlic Mixes and more!

 

Tote Bag full of goodies

A Sierra Club Tote Bag packed and ready to go with T-shirt, Green Tea, Fair Trade Coffee, Notecards, etc.

 

Leatherman Sideclip Tool

The Original Leatherman Sideclip Tool

 

Birkenstock Gift Certificate

A $100 gift certificate redeemable by mail-order from Footwise, Inc. through Birkenstock Express.

 

One Private Dance Lesson

One-hour private dance lesson.  Choose from swing, salsa, ballroom, Latin, or country-western.  By appointment.  Studio located near 87th and Wadsworth.

 

Frequent Dog Washer Card

Got a dirty dog in your midst?  Give 'em a good scrub at the Heavenly Dog, a do-it-yourself dog wash located in lovely Washington Park.  This card will get your dog into four washes.

 

Skin care studio membership and services

Membership in the Floseta Skin Care Studio comes with two 1 hour skin care services and discounts.

 

Professional Writing Services

Get your marketing message across clearly, concisely, and creatively by bidding on 5 hours of professional writing assistance from an experienced freelance writer who has written brochures, web site content, newsletters, direct mail, press releases, and other materials for some of Denver's leading corporations and nonprofits.

 

Mountain Hardware Approach Tent

Trek into the backcountry with this extremely light backpacking tent by Mountain Hardwear.  Sleeps two.

 

Pocket-sized Water Purifier

Purify water with ultraviolet light using the Steri-Pen from Hydro-Photon, Inc.

 

Wild Roses

Framed Photograph by John Fielder

 

Mountain Bike Jersey Worn by Alison Dunlap

Alison Dunlap, a Colorado native and Smoky Hill H.S. graduate, wore this jersey as she won the VCI World Championships in Vail, CO, on September 16th, 2001.

 

Good Poems, Autographed and Read by Garrison Keillor

Good Poems is a cassette tape selection of poems selected from the daily public radio show, "The Writer's Almanac." Garrison Keillor, the well loved host of A Prairie Home Companion, is one of the many poets and writers reading these selections.

 

VIP Tour of 9News and a Copy of The Colorado Weather Book by Mike Nelson

Be a part of a live broadcast of News as a member of the studio audience.  Redeemable for a group of up to six people.

 

Gift Certificate to Old Chicago's

Hang out at any Old Chicago's and treat yourself (and friends) to some good food and any one of their 110 brews.

 

And More to Come!