Have your eye on one of the live auction items? The coveted Golden Ticket gives you your pick of the live auction items right before the live auction begins. There are only 50 Golden Raffle Tickets available the night of the auction, so buy one or two -- the odds are in your favor to take home your pick of the live auction items. The winner’s bid number will be announced at the beginning of the live auction.
| Item #: L01 Savoring Seattle: a Downtown Seattle Weekend |
Value: $510 |
Escape for a "stay-cation" downtown with a weekend overnight at the Red Lion on 5th Avenue. Start your evening with a 30-minute "Champagne and Roses" horse drawn carriage ride, followed by tickets for two to one of ACT's 2010 performances.
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Donated by:
ACT Theatre, Sealth Horse Carriages and Red Lion Inns |
| Item #: L02 Wines of the Northwest |
Value: $450
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A sampling of strong Northwest vintages, ranging from 1992 to 2006. Stand-outs are selections from Cadence Winery and the 1994 Pinot Noir from Oregon's Eyrie Vineyards. You also get lifetime McCarthy & Schiering Wine Merchants' Vintage Select Club Membership, and receive 15% off the price of any bottle or case of wine and a monthly newsletter highlighting events. Their Ravenna and Queen Anne stores specialize in wines from Washington and Oregon.
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Donated by:
Cadence Winery, Christine Ginett, Kurt Krause, McCarthy & Schiering Wine Merchants, O.S. Winery and Syzygy Winery |
| Item #: L03 Filmed by Bike in the City of Roses on April 16, 2010 |
Value: $575 |
On Friday, April 16th, grab a friend, grab your bikes and hop the Amtrak to Portland. Kick things off with two VIP passes to the opening night of the Filmed by Bike Festival, a juried program of international cycling-themed shorts playing at the Clinton Street Theatre. Your two night stay (April 16 and 17, 2010) is in the most popular room at Jupiter Hotel, a renovated mid-century motor-inn-turned-boutique-hotel. Finally, enjoy a private tour and tasting at House Spirits Distillery, makers of Medoyeff Vodka and Aviation Gin. Distiller Christian Krogstad mixes divine cocktails with his elixirs, and will probably treat you to a few. The theatre, hotel and distillery are all located in Portland's SE quarter, near many funky shops and tasty eateries.
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Donated by:
Filmed by Bike, House Spirits, Jupiter Hotel and Amanda Minix |
| Item #: L04 For the Foodie in You - a Collection of Fresh Local Foods |
Value: $350
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This package is a local food lover's dream! Shop like the environmentalist that you are with a $20 gift certificate to any local Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance market, using your canvas shopping bag (filled tonight with samples of market products). Enjoy one dozen chicken eggs every month for a year from Pike Place Creamery. Also included are six pounds Painted Hills Natural Beef Tenderloin cut to your specifications, a $30 gift certificate to Taylor Shellfish, and one-half pound of coffee beans for 12 months from Makeda Coffee.
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Donated by:
Makeda Coffee, Neighborhood Farmers' Market Alliance, Nortwest Natural Beef, Pike Place Creamery and Taylor Shellfish |
| Item #: L05 2010 T Torker Cargo Bike |
Value: $600 |
Put the fun in function with this utility bike for those who are cycling as an alternative means of transportation. Torker Bicycle’s easy step-thru frame delivery bike is ready to haul; in more ways than one. This environmentally friendly 3-speed “pick-up” comes well equipped with heavy-duty tubular front and rear racks, a sturdy centerstand and locking headset for increased stability when parked.
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Donated by:
Seattle Bicycle Supply and 826 Seattle |
| Item #: L06 Romantic Tugboat Dinner for Two |
Value: $600
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Make an impression by treating your sweetie to an elegant dinner for two on the deck of Executive Director Jake Beattie’s classic tugboat while cruising the inland waterways of Seattle! Jake will be your captain and your delicious six-course meal will be prepared by culinary genius and BW friend Eldon Tam.
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Donated by:
Jake Beattie and Eldon Tam |
| Item #: L07 Passport for a Year’s Worth of Cascade Bicycle Club Rides |
Value: $400 |
Does not include tickets to 2010 RAW. Chilly Hilly and Expo tickets are good for 2011. Submit registration forms early to ensure your spot.
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Donated by:
Cascade Bicycle Club |
| Item #: L08 Restaurant Frenzy |
Value: varied
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Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, The Garage in Capitol Hill, Herban Feast Bistro in West Seattle, Roy’s BBQ in Columbia City, Metropolitan Grill - Downtown, Both Ways Café in Columbia City, Beer Tasting and Appetizers for Six at Virginia Inn in Belltown, Dimitiou’s Jazz Alley -Downtown, La Medusa in Columbia City, F.X. McRory’s in Pioneer Square, Madison Market/Central Co-op in Capitol Hill
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Donated by:
Tutta Bella, The Garage, Gelotte Hommas Architecture, Roy's BBQ, Udai Kumar, Both Ways Café, Virginia Inn, Dimitiou’s Jazz Alley, La Medusa, F.X. McRory’s, Madison Market |
| Item #: L09 Naming Rights to Bike Works Touring Fleet |
Value: $50 each bike |
Raise your paddle for a chance to name one of the ten bikes in our youth programs' touring fleet. Bike Works will create a decal for your bike, displaying your chosen name. Each time a young person takes your bike out on a ride this summer, you'll get a postcard from the journey.
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Donated by:
Bike Works' Youth |
| Item #: L10 Waterfront, Luxury and Charm on Lopez Island |
Value: $700
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Your escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life is only a ferry ride away! Enjoy incredible water and island views and beautiful sunsets during your two-night stay at this lovely cabin located on a high bank over San Juan Channel, near the Shark Reef Sanctuary. With over 8 acres of kid friendly woods and fields, expansive porches and a chef's kitchen, this home was designed as a place for family house parties... a place to hang out with 11 of your family and friends. Two bedrooms with king-size beds offer privacy and comfort. The rest of the crew sleeps in full-size double beds, with trundles in the open loft. Off-season stays only, 9/16 - 5/15.
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Donated by:
George and Kay Keeler |
| Item #: L11 A Weekend for Six in the San Juans Aboard the S/V Shawmannee |
Value: $2000 |
Discover the beauty of the Northwest in class aboard the 65 foot ketch, S/V Shawmannee. This weekend package for six departs from Bellingham, and comes with a crew so that as soon as the dock lines are cast off, you will feel the pressures of everyday, landlocked life float away. As you accept the rhythm of a sailing vessel, a full day might include some time at anchor for a meal (BYO food and drinks), fishing, crabbing or exploring the shore of a secluded island. Your time aboard the Shawmannee will be an experience of a lifetime!
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Donated by:
Don and Kathy Beattie |
| Item #: L12 World Famous Cioppino Feast |
Value: $800
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Raise your paddle for a chance to join Bike Works' annual and always popular Cioppino dinner, hosted this summer by Bike Works board president Bill Lippe and Ann Lawrence. The dinner is a seafood lover's dream, combining fresh crab, shrimp, clams and white fish in a robust (and secret) tomato sauce. Eaten with elbows on the table, bibs 'round your neck, and lots of bread to dip in the sauce!!
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Donated by:
Bill Lippe and Ann Lawrence |
| Item #: L13 Breakfast for as Many as Fit in Your Bed! |
Value: $350 |
What a treat! Board member Jack Hunter and his wife Jessica Ludders, protectress of a secret pancake batter recipe and heiress to a maple syrup kingdom in New Hampshire, know how to make a decadent breakfast. Pile up under the covers with seven of your closest friends and enjoy breakfast in bed!
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Donated by:
Jack Hunter and Jessica Ludders |
| Item #: L14 New Belgium Brew's Classic Cruiser |
Value: $600
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An 18" red, single-speed cruiser from New Belgium. A true classic with many vintage details like a headlight in the front fender, a sturdy rear pannier rack, and a high-flying flag! Be the envy of your friends as you cruise about town on this unique and coveted bike.
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Donated by:
New Belgium Brewing |
| Item #: L15 Seattle Sounders FC or Seattle Storm Tickets-CHOICE! |
Value: $240 |
-Highest Bidder gets first choice and can take both at 2x the high bid amount-
A-Seattle Sounders v. Chivas USA - Two mid-pitch, low-row tickets to the October 15th 2010 game against Chivas.
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B- Four tickets to a regular season Seattle Storm game at Key Arena.
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Donated by:
Seattle Sounders, Seattle Storm and Jeremy Vrablik |
| Item #: L16 Salmon Dinner with the Bike Works Board for Six |
Value: $300
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Enjoy a scrumptious salmon dinner for you and five of your friends with members of the Bike Works board and staff. Bike Works board member Scott Schliebner will cook and host this unique and fun summer event at his Magnolia area home.
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Donated by:
Scott Schliebner |
| Item #: L17 Guided Kayak Tour of the Duwamish River for Four |
Value: $350 |
Join Bike Works’ board member Craig Lorch on a tour of the storied Duwamish River. You pick the area to tour and Craig will supply kayaks, gear and lunch for up to four people. Come see one of Seattle's historic areas from a unique, waterway perspective.
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Donated by:
Craig Lorch |
| Item #: L18 Weekend for Six at Lake Quinault Cabin |
Value: $600
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Spend a weekend at a lakefront cabin on Lake Quinault. Located in the Olympic National forest, this fully equipped and rustic cabin will accomodate up to six people. Go for a hike in an old growth forest or launch your canoe just steps from the back porch. Either way, you'll cherish everything that this special retreat has to offer.
Not available in August.
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Donated by:
Betsy Davis |
| Item #: L19 Ride your Bike with Mayor Mike |
Value: priceless |
Two lucky people will join Mayor Mike McGinn on one of his frequent bike rides around Seattle. Explore the city and its politics with this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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Donated by:
Mayor Mike McGinn |
| Item #: L20 Race at the Tuesday Night Lake Union Duck Dodge on the Thunderbird |
Value: $350
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Grab a friend and go sailboat racing during Seattle's signature madcap race - the Tuesday night Duck Dodge! Join Kemp Jones onboard the classic wooden Thunderbird boat and race around the bouys, taking in a glorious Lake Union summer evening.
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Donated by:
Kemp Jones |
| Item #: L21 Go Full Tilt with the Bike Works Staff! |
Value: $200 |
Join the Bike Works staff on a pleasant ride on Septemer 19, 2010, from Full Tilt in the U-District to Full Tilt in Columbia City where you'll refuel on delicious, handmade ice cream. Got a competitive spirit? Show it off while playing the Full Tilt arcade games. Come on....we challenge you. Can you beat the Bike Works staff?
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Donated by:
Bike Works' Staff and Full Tilt Ice Cream |
| Item #: L22 An Evening of Wine Tasting for 40 Guests |
Value: $475
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Enjoy an evening of wine tasting for 40 guests hosted by E.B. Foote Winery owners/winemakers Richard Higgenbotham and Sherrill Miller, in Burien. Hors d'oeuvres are served to complement the award-wining wines, and subtleties of the wine-making process are demystified. Not valid Labor Day - Thanksgiving. Minors not permitted to attend.
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Donated by:
E.B. Foote Winery |
Item #: L23 Dinner and a Movie, Capitol Hill Style: Membership and Passes for Two to the Northwest Film Forum and Parisian Treats from Café Presse.
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Value: $210 |
This package includes two memberships and five admit-two passes to the Northwest Film Forum, an independent film production and exhibition arts center. Swing by Café Presse before or after the screening of one of NFF's independently made or classic films, and use your $50 gift certificate to savor casual Parisian cafe classics, including French countryside wines, sandwiches and house-made pastries. Your NFF membership provides you with access to a year-round schedule of flimmaking classes and movie screenings, and entitles you to receive big discounts on movies, workshops, production services, as well as equipment and facility rentals.
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Donated by:
Café Presse and Northwest Film Forum |
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