2009 Information
**Silent Auctions descriptions below.
Sixth Annual Charity Ball
Friday, December 4, 7 pm to Midnight
Olympic Mills Commerce Center - 107 SE Washington St.
• Enjoy a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres and DANCING all in support of Levé's 2009 nonprofit partner, Growing Gardens.
• Live music by Patina followed by DJ Nomsayn'.
• Tickets are $35 at the door or $30 in advance at www.leve-nw.org. Cocktail attire.
Please consider bringing cash for convenience. The bars will accept credit cards but there is no ATM on site.
Silent Auction Descriptions
Rip City Rap City!
Bust a bucket, who da dunk it, Blazer duty, super sunk it. That’s right, we know the rap, do you? No matter, enjoy the pure athleticism that is our Blazers basketball team with these 4 tickets to the Warriors game. Best part, you can get your drink and eat on before the game at Widmer Gasthaus and be sure to be the loudest (or best) fan in the arena.
Rise with us…
This package includes:
• 4 tickets to the Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors on Saturday, January 2, at
• Lexus Club Level (i.e. free food!). Value: $815
• $50 to Widmer Gasthaus – 929 N. Russell (a quick hop, skip and jump away from the arena)
We ain’t saying you a gold digger…
This youthful yet elegant three-piece set will take ten years off, no prob. Local artist Kirsten Gunst has outdone herself once again. Frost yourself or get a jump start on your holiday shopping and knock three gifts off in one.
Package includes:
• Eclipse Necklace: hammered pieces of gold on a gold chain. Value: $65
• Garnet Chandelier Earrings: faceted garnets dangled from hand-manipulated gold-filled chandeliers. Value: $40
• Daybreak Necklace: faceted yellow quartz hung from a hammered gold piece with delicate faceted apatite stones adorning each side. Value: $45
Female Fashionista Fun-pack
Feeling a little frumpy these days at work? We feel ya. Flash-out in this Frenchy fashion from Michael Stars and Chen Lu and feel fresh in front of all of your co-workers.
Package includes:
• 1 Michael Stars 100 % Cashmere Cowl Neck Sweater, one-size-fits-all
• 1 Michael Stars Viscose Blend Striped Scarf from
• 1 Chen Lu Pink Beaded Bracelet (but we think you can use it as a belt, too). Retails at over $200 buckaroos!
Nailed It!
You thought winter meant you could ignore your toenails. Well you thought WRONG! Quit hiding your toes in last year’s Doc Martens. This year is all about the peep toe. Stay classy with this mani/pedi package from Tribe Salon.
Package includes:
• Manicure and pedicure at Tribe Salon.
Cash for Gold!
We’re proud of our Portland roots and we know you are too. Here is yet another local artist who is generous enough to support us. Established local artist Charlene Morrison wows us with this incredible jewel-toned necklace.
What’s Under Your Hood?
Just because you spend most of the Oregon winter in a ski cap, that doesn’t mean you should let those roots go any longer. Mend that mane with this certificate to Tribe Salon, one of Portland’s top studios. Best part, after your new do is done, Justa Pasta is just next door.
Package includes:
• Cut and color at Tribe Salon. Value: $75
Package from Uptowne Papers
There's not a female in this city who doesn't L.O.V.E. this store, which is why we couldn't be more excited to have a custom basket in our auction! We're going to be seriously J of whomever snags this one...
Full description coming soon.
Cherry Shaker Candle Table
Beautify your bungalow with this hand-crafted, local artist’s masterpiece. If you’re like us, you don’t have time to go antiquing or shopping for the crafts that will make your home yours. With this piece, that’s perfect as a standalone or base for art, you’ll knock your neighbors’ socks off with your sense of style and shop local mentality.
You Tart!
Kids Bake Sale coming up? Mother daughter cookie exchange around the corner? After you spend a day with the Two Tarts Bakery Team you’ll secure your role as Top Chef master baker in the family. Best of all, you can take home all of the goods you bake!
Package includes:
• A day of baking, action and instruction with the Two Tarts Bakery Team
• “Tart for a day”: Value: $150
Kells Package and Gift Certificate
How many of you are Irish or wish you were on certain holidays and in certain social scenarios? Yeah, us too. Well now you can at least look the part with this Kells assorted merchandise and gift certificate. Slainte!
Full description coming soon.
Look at ‘em Legs!
Archery Summit Winery is yet another reason why we love to live in the Pacific Northwest. Rated best Pinot Noir in Oregon by Portland Monthly in 2006, this wine tasting and tour for four will let you walk away with some knowledge of tannins and taste, and some sweet stained teeth.
Package includes:
• Tour of the winery and tasting for four
Man vs. Wild
Who wins? Help your odds with this extreme survivor kit. Start by outfitting yourself in Columbia Sportswear gear and channel the true mountain (wo)man in you and then be surprised by all of the other goodies in this kick-ass kit.
Package includes:
• 4 Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Passes
• 1 Osprey Messenger Bag
• 1 Solar Charger (charge your phone, batters, you name it!)
• 1 Handheld Water Purifier
• 1 Ultimate Direction Water Bottle