The 2012 Big Brothers Big Sisters Gala Auction Items

New items are arriving daily! Please check back frequently to see the growing list of exciting items.  Updated 1/12/12

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

  • Signed and framed Dane Fletcher kickback Bobcat jersey. Donated by Bob Fletcher.
  • Progressive dinner for six. Donated by Plonk, Aleworks, Gallatin River Lodge and Classic Limo.
  • Red EP-310 Weber Grill and locally-raised beef. Donated by Kenyon Noble and Yellowstone Grassfed Beef.
  • Two rooms and “chef’s special” dinner for two couples. Donated by the Sacajawea Hotel.
  • Summer barbeque party for 20. Donated by Bar 3 BBQ, and The Wench.
  • 3-night getaway to any WorldMark resort and $500 flybucks. Donated by WorldMark by Wyndham and Frontier Airlines.
  • 7 day cruise for two in the Carribbean or Mexico. Donated by Holland America.
  • Week’s stay on New Zealand’s North Island and “Discover Scuba” class. Donated by the Prosor Family and Sports Cove Scuba.

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

  • Personal cooking class for 6 in your home. Donated by Chef Knecht.
  • Dance lesson for two. Donated by Dance Kinexion.
  • Custom signage. Donated by Signs of the Mountains.
  • Hair-shaping. Donated by Capelli’s Salon.
  • Beautiful handmade quilt. Donated by Big Sister Deb Frain.
  • Introductory flight. Donated by Summit Aviation.
  • Women’s Bobcat basket. Donated by the MSU Office of the President.
  • Wings and beer with Coach Ash. Donated by Coach Rob Ash and Buffalo Wild Wings.
  • Rock climbing party package. Donated by Spire Climbing Center.
  • Two night’s stay on Yellowstone Lake, meals, and half-day guided fishing trip for two. Donated by Xanterra.
  • Two-dozen iris bulbs. Donated by Don Heyden.
  • Dogsled ride. Donated by Spirit of the North Dog Sled Adventures.
  • Family photo session. Donated by Anne Sherwood Photography.
  • Personal training session. Donated by Lana Lahey of The Ridge Athletic Club.
  • Two nights at the Silver Forest Inn and skiing at Bridger Bowl. Donated by Silver Forest Inn and Bridger Bowl.
  • Massage package including four 1-hour massage sessions. Donated by Sundance Body Therapy.
  • Horse riding lessons for two kids. Donated by Montana Horse Sense.
  • 18 holes of golf for four. Donated by Bridger Creek Golf Course.
  • Dinner and the Symphony. Donated by Emerson Grill and Bozeman Symphony.
  • Car detailing. Donated by Dunkin Detail Services, LLC.
  • 3- dozen hand-tied flies. Donated by Don Heyden.
  • Sleigh ride for four. Donated by the 320 Ranch.
  • $100 towards Bella Salon. Donated by Bella Salon.
  • Bounce-house rental of choice. Donated by Big Time Inflatables.
  • One-on-one painting class with lunch for two people. Donated by Greg Scheibel.
  • Aspire gift basket. Donated by Aspire Salon.
  • Clear car bra, blanket and visors. Donated by A&D Auto Body.
  • In-home dinner party cooking class for four. Donated by The Dinner Biz and Roseaurs.
  • Silk scarf and earrings. Donated by Odyssey.
  • Handcrafted “Moose” serving bowl and gift certificate. Donated by Mountain Arts Pottery.
  • “Simply scrumptious” tea, jam and scone basket. Donated by Kitchen TLC.
  • Dance course for two. Donated by Have Fun Dancing.
  • Ride to school on a Bozeman fire truck for two. Donated by the Bozeman Fire Department.
  • Custom made sterling silver earrings. Donated by Sam R. Ferraro Goldsmith.
  • VIP after-hours party at Ruby Slippers. Donated by Ruby Slippers.
  • Schnee “Rifleman” shirt. Donated by Powderhorn.
  • “Little Brother” limited edition print by Larry Zabel. Donated by Dwain Hackman.
  • Apricot Lane Boutique basket. Donated by Apricot Lane.
  • Dinner and a soak for six. Donated by Norris Hot Springs and Buffalo Bump Pizza.
  • Sterling silver and enamel ring. Donated by Ro Sham Bo.
  • Haiku Shoulder Bag. Donated by Girls Outdoors.
  • Build your own kaleidoscope. Donated by HeyDay.
  • 60-minute massage. Donated by Ozssage Ltd.
  • A 5-session sunless tanning package. Donated by Essence Spa.
  • Night’s stay in a suite at the Good Medicine Lodge in Whitefish, MT. Donated by Good Medicine Lodge.
  • Wine and gourmet food basket. Donated by the Wine Gallery.
  • Acupuncture session. Donated by Bodhi Tree Wellness.
  • Ne'Awa glass art with stand. Donated by Montana Gift Corral.
  • Choice of 60” Cambria quartz vanity top, backsplash, sink and cutout. Donated by Slabworks of Montana.
  • $500 of landscaping services. Donated by Bozeman Arborcare Tree Service.
  • Day of pampering: One-hour spa service of choice and Aveda haircut. Donated by Spa Ridge and Molly Bo Chait of Moxie.
  • $100 towards services at Bloom. Donated by Bloom.
  • Bike tune-up. Donated by Summit Bike and Ski.
  • Miniature horse birthday party. Donated by Horses for Hooplas.
  • Four 10-minute indoor kart rides. Donated by Full Circle Racing.
  • One half page advertisement in the Montana Historian. Donated by Rey Advertising.
  • Custom made wine rack and case of Plonk Wine. Donated by Pro Builders and Plonk!
  • Five-session massage package. Donated by Therapeutic Massage.
  • All-season sports rental package. Donated by Chalet Sports


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