explore alaska with olivia

Donated by Olivia Cruises and Resorts

Experience Alaska Olivia-style! Whether you are watching the never-ending display of green forests, stately mountains, and cascading waterfalls, or snapping photos of thundering calving glaciers, you will love this Inside Passage journey. Stroll the deck and scan the skies for bald eagles, dine on fresh salmon and Alaskan King Crab legs, whale watch, glacier hike, dogsled, sea kayak, or follow in the footsteps of the Klondike gold prospectors—there’s no telling how many adventures you’ll have on this magical vacation! You’ll also enjoy amazing Olivia entertainment, including concerts and comedy shows selected with our community in mind.

The trip starts in Vancouver, BC, which has something for everyone, including watching Beluga whales at the world-famous Vancouver Aquarium. The itinerary includes Juneau, Alaska, located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, with the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau ice fields. Skagway, Alaska, a remnant of the Klondike gold rush, is followed by Ketchikan, Alaska. Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows. (Airfare to and from Vancouver, BC is not included.)
Vacation Dates: September 16 23, 2012

VALUE: $6,600
OPENING BID: $1,500

private top chef feast with wine pairings for 10

Donated by Jen Biesty, Elizabeth Falkner, and Jane Goldman

Imagine this—the best meal you will ever have in your entire life, surrounded by your best friends. Jen Biesty, Top Chef alum and executive chef at Scalas Bistro, will provide a culinary dream dinner for you and your friends, all paired with exquisite wines provided by Jane Goldman, founder and editor-in-chief of the James Beard, Webby, and Online Journalism award-winning website CHOW.com. And just when you think you have reached nirvana, there will be dessert, provided by Chef Elizabeth Falkner, owner of Orson and Citizen Cake, who has become one of the most recognizable faces of the culinary world on Bravo, the Food Network, and beyond. Elizabeth’s talents and creativity, whether it be a classic dessert or something new and exotic to your palate, will surely provide you with your second state of ecstasy. You and your guests will never forget your gourmet dream night.

VALUE: PRICELESS
OPENING BID: $2,000

10-day explorer's trip to costa rica

Donated by Mercy Travel

Your 10 days in paradise begin in San Jose, Costa Rica, where you can spend time in your hotel to then get ready for a night on the town. Your second day will consist of a drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park to view the abundant rain forest and visit the Tortuguero Canals. The following day you will visit Jaco Beach, a cosmopolitan beach town located on the central Pacific Coast. This is followed by the world famous Manuel Antonio Beach. Small in size but possessing immense beauty, Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the world’s most dramatic beach destinations. In Manuel Antonio, you will enjoy horseback riding, zip line tours, a rafting tour on the rapids of the Savegre or Naranjo River and plenty of exotic nature walks. (Airfare to and from San Jose, Costa Rica is not included.)

VALUE: $2,100
OPENING BID: $500

sue sylvester dream package

Donated by Jane Lynch

Get your Glee on! Suit up and channel your own inner Sue Sylvester with this Jane Lynch autographed blue track suit (actually worn by Jane Lynch as Sue) and bullhorn. Have kids? Wear the track suit and bring the bullhorn to their sports games and be the talk of the town. Who knows with the bullhorn in your hand and the track suit jacket on your back, you may just start quoting Sue as you cheer them on…“I’m about to vomit down your back!”

VALUE: PRICELESS
OPENING BID: $2,000