Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Presents
TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION
Friday, July 18, 2008, Doors Open at 5:30pm, Live Auction Begins at 7:15pm
Cruiseport Gloucester
, Gloucester, MA
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Items shown on this website are subject to change and will be presented in final form in the Auction book to be published on July 18, 2008. This website will be updated regularly to reflect items to be auctioned on the night of the Auction.

Last update: 7/9/2008

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Items featured in the Second Annual On-Line Auction will be marked with an "On-Line Auction Icon". Click the icon to go to the On-Line Auction. On-line bidding opens on July 1, 2008, and closes on July 31, 2008.


Autumn BBQ for Fifty
Enjoy a party in the beautiful backyard of Shawn & Catherine Henry! Smokin’ Jim’s will provide chicken and ribs, and the Henrys will provide the setting and the set up! Includes beverages (beer, wine, water and soda), tables, chairs, paper goods and watermelon! Subject to availability on a weekend in September or October, 2008.
Donated by: Smokin' Jim's Barbecue, Gloucester, 978-283-1055
Donated by: Catherine & Shawn Henry, Gloucester

90-Minute Comedy Show for Your Holiday Party
The company will provide top performers for a show of up to 90 minutes, with language appropriate to your audience.
Value: $2000
Donated by: Scamps Comedy
, 978-828-9532

3-Hour Sunset Cruise for 150 Guests Aboard the Privateer IV
Value: $1100
Donated by: 7 Seas Whale Watch, Gloucester, 978-283-1776

Three Hour Evening Cruise
Valid Sunday through Thursday. Come for a cruise aboard the new "Lady"
Value: $1050
Donated by: Gloucester Fleet, Gloucester, 978-559-1978

Around the Cape Sunset Cruise for Six-Eight Guests
Value: $800
Donated by: Enos Marine, Gloucester, 978-281-1935

Thirty Whale Watch Tickets
Group rate is $25/adults, $17/children 15 and under. Value of donation is based on adult group rate.
Value: $750
Donated by: A Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester, 978-283-5110

Riverside Party with Catering
Value: $650
Donated by: Cape Ann's Marina Resort, Gloucester, 978-283-2116
Donated by: Classic Cooks Catering, Gloucester, 978-283-3377

1/2 Day Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Valid for evening cruise, 3:30pm-7pm. Must be used in 2008.
Value: $500
Donated by: Tuna Hunter Charters, Gloucester, 978-407-1351

Use of Function Facility
Winning bidder may use the restaurant for up to four hours. Room capacity: 60 guests. Catering must be purchased through Sugar Magnolias. Advance reservations required, subject to availability.
Value: $500
Donated by: Sugar Magnolias, Gloucester, 978-281-5310

Use of Function Facility
Valid Monday through Thursday only. Thirty days advance reservations required, subject to availability.
Value: $450
Donated by: The Harbor Room, Gloucester, 978-479-8031

Four-Hour Fishing Charter for Four
Fish along the rocky shoreline of Cape Ann for striped bass. Must be used by August 30, 2008.
Value: $400
Donated by: Cape Ann Fishing Charters, Gloucester, 978-283-8697

Boston Harbor Cruise for Four
Value: $400
Donated by: Boston Towing & Transportation, East Boston, 617-567-9100

Dinner& A Magic Show for Six
Six tickets to the season opening performance of the world famous Le Grand David, located at the Cabot Cinema in Beverly, and considered by many to be the greatest magic performance in the country. After the Show, walk across the street to Chianti Ristoranti and enjoy dinner with a $200 Dining Certificate.
Value: $360
Donated by: Marcus Financial, Beverly, 978-921-1686

Eight Waterpark Tickets
Value: $360
Donated by: CoCo Key Water Resort, Danvers, 978-646-1045

Tour of State House & Lunch with Senator Tarr
Includes a $40 Dining Certificate for lunch.
Donated by: Senator Bruce Tarr, 617-722-1600

A Round of Golf for Three, including Lunch
at the Bass Rocks Golf Club
Value: $300
Donated by: North Shore's Gold Coast Realty, Gloucester, 978-283-4440

Round of Golf for Three with Lunch at Bass Rocks Golf Club
Donated by: Orlando & Associates, Gloucester, 978-283-8100

Three Hour Sunset Cruise for Four
Enjoy a private sunset cruise aboard this 34-ft. wooden Hinckley. Take part in setting the sails or sit back and enjoy the complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
Value: $300
Donated by: Olivia Agusti, Brass Compass Charters, 978-290-2600
Donated by: Marilyn Hyde, North Shore's Gold Coast Realty, 978-283-4440

Tour of TV Station for Ten Guests
The tour would be for a group of 10 or less (all guests must be 10 or older) to be scheduled for a weekday 11:30am - the visit includes sitting in on the Midday newscast.
Donated by: WCVB-TV, Needham, 781-433-4771

Evening Round-Trip Transportation to any North Shore Location for up to 13 guests
Gather up 13 friends or clients for an evening out anywhere on the North Shore aboard our tour bus. You choose the itinerary, we provide the round-trip transportation in style. Expires November 30, 2008.
Value: $280
Donated by: Coastal Visits / Guided Land Tours, Essex, 978-768-7199

Two Tickets to Daytona 500
Value: $250
Donated by: G. Everett Mahony Insurance, Gloucester, 978-283-5131

After Work Pool Party for up to 25 Guests
Parties available Monday-Friday, 6pm-8pm. Advance reservations required, subject to availability. Excludes Red Sox home game dates and dates in December. Party includes: two hours of pool on five reserved pool tables, appetizer platter (chips and salsa, buffalo wings). Alcohol, beverages, tax, and gratuity not included. All guests must be 21 years of age or older.
Value: $250
Donated by: Jillian's Boston, Boston, 617-437-0300

Producer for a Day
WEEI "The Dennis and Callahan Show", Monday through Friday, 6am-10am. Spend a few hours shadowing the crew of the top-rated morning show in Boston. Find out how sports radio works and meet John, Gerry, and Meter.
Donated by: Radio WEEI Brighton

Two Adult Tickets per Month for One Year
Value: $216
Donated by: Gloucester Cinema, Gloucester, 978-283-4221

Four Tickets to "Lobster & Lore"
The Gloucester House invites you to a night of Lobster and Lore with your host, Lenny Linquata, our award-winning raconteur!
Value: $200
Donated by: Gloucester House Restaurant, Gloucester, 978-283-1812

Twelve tickets to the Institute for Contemporary Art
Donated by: Citizens Bank, Gloucester, 978-283-0610

Two Hour Use of Function Room
Includes up to 100 people, bartender, room rental. Food and music extra. Advance reservations required.
Value: $200
Donated by: The Rhumbline, Gloucester, 978-283-9732

Four Rounds of 18-Holes of Golf w/ Carts
Value: $192
Donated by: Cape Ann Golf Club, Essex, 978-768-7544

Scenic Flight Over Cape Ann
Value: $188
Donated by: Beverly Flight Center, Inc., Beverly, 978-774-7755

Four Passes for Whale Watching
Value: $180
Donated by: Captain Bill & Sons, Gloucester, 978-283-6995

Family Passes to Three Attractions in Niagara Falls
Five admissions to Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, Ripley's Moving Theater, and Louis Tussaud's Waxworks. Expires December 2008.
Value: $180
Donated by: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Niagara, Ontario, 905-356-2238

Birthday Party for Ten Children
One Birthday Party at Iron Rail, good at Gloucester or Wenham locations.
Value: $175
Donated by: Iron Rail Gymnastics, Gloucester, 978-282-8855

Four Hour Use of Function Room
Advance reservations required, subject to availability. $50 refundable deposit required when making reservations. Expires May 1, 2009.
Value: $175
Donated by: Manchester Community Center, Manchester, 978-526-7626

Two Roundtrip Passes Aboard Gloucester-Provincetown Ferry
The Gloucester-to-Provincetown Fast Ferry whisks you from Cape Ann to Cape Cod in just 2 1/2 hours!
Value: $160
Donated by: Boston Harbor Cruises, Boston, 617-227-4321

Four Rounds of 18 Holes of Golf
Value: $156
Donated by: Rockport Golf Club, Rockport, 978-546-3041

Tour of Ice House for 15 Guests
Value: $150
Donated by: Cape Pond Ice, Gloucester, 978-283-0174

Ice Cream Party to Go
Sundae party for 25 people includes: 2 flavors of ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles, choice of candy topping. Not available November 1 through March 15.
Value: $150
Donated by: Captain Dusty's Ice Cream, Manchester, 978-526-1663

Four Theater Tickets
Value: $140
Donated by: Gloucester Stage Company, Gloucester, 978-281-4099

Theater Tickets
"How Shakespear Won the West" at BU. The winning bidder will choose from performances on: September 5, 7, 9, 11, or 13.
Value: $140
Donated by: The Huntington Theatre Company, Boston, 617-266-7900

Two Tickets to "The Spelling Bee"
Value: $130
Donated by: North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, 978-232-7200

Harbor tour for four with the Harbormaster
Two hour historic harbor tour with Gloucester Harbormaster Jim Caulkett.
Donated by: Jim Caulkett, Harbormaster, Gloucester, 978-282-3012

Bowling Party for Eight Children
Two hours of open bowling for up to 8 kids. Includes lane fees, shoes, pizza, and soda for 8.
Value: $128
Donated by: Cape Ann Lanes, Gloucester, 978-283-9753

Four Sailing Cruise Tickets
Value: $120
Donated by: Schooner Appledore III, Rockport, 978-546-7540

Two Theater Tickets
Value: $120
Donated by: American Repertory Theatre, Cambridge, 617-495-2668

Four $25 Gift Certificates
Donated by: Lucky 7 Arcade, Gloucester, 978-281-5100

Four "Homes for the Holidays" House Tour tickets
Valid for the November 22, 2008, house tour only.
Value: $100
Donated by: Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Gloucester, 978-283-1601

Two tickets to Amusement Park
Value: $100
Donated by: Six Flags New England, Agawam

Four Tickets to Rotary Comedy Show on August 28
Value: $100
Donated by: Ruth Pino, Gloucester

Four Tickets to New England Aquarium
Value: $80
Donated by: Webster Industries, Peabody, 978-532-2000

Two tickets to "Share the Music" on September 19
Featuring "100 Years of Broadway" under the direction of Wendy Betts. Performance on Friday, September 19, 6-10pm, at Glen Magna Farms in Danvers. Includes wine and hors d'ouvres.
Value: $80
Donated by: Lynn Cancer Association, Lynn, 978-546-2122

Schooner Sail for Two
Value: $75
Donated by: Schooner Thomas E. Lannon, Gloucester, 978-281-6634

Afternoon Tea for Four
Value: $72
Donated by: Pleasant Street Tea Company, Gloucester, 978-283-3933

One Year Membership & Coffee Table Book
Value: $70
Donated by: Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, 978-283-0455

Family Membership, T-shirt and Hat
Value: $70
Donated by: Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Essex, 978-768-7541

Chamber Music Tickets
Two Tier-II tickets to opening night 2009, including a post concert champagne reception.
Value: $65
Donated by: Rockport Chamber Music Festival, Rockport, 978-546-7391

Four Museum Passes
Value: $60
Donated by: Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, 978-745-9500

Four Trading Post Tickets
Value: $60
Donated by: Clark's Trading Post, North Woodstock, NH, 603-745-8913

Two Museum Passes
Value: $54
Donated by: Salem Witch Museum, Salem, 978-744-1692

One Day Canoe Rental
Value: $52
Donated by: Shenandoah River Outfitters, Luray, VA, 540-743-7159

Two One-Day Bike Rentals
Value: $50
Donated by: Harborside Cycle, Gloucester, 978-281-7744

Two Park Passes
Value: $48
Donated by: Story Land, Glen, NH, 603-383-4293

Two Essex River Cruises
Value: $46
Donated by: Essex River Cruises and Charters, Essex, 978-768-6981

One-Year Family Membership
Value: $35
Donated by: Essex County Greenbelt Association, Essex, 978-768-7241


Red Sox Tickets

Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics on August 29
R.F. Roof Box, Section Roof 29, Row B, two seats
Value: $320
Donated by: Arlene & Tony Taliadoros, Essex, 978-768-7810

Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers on September 13
Loge box, section 31, box 162, row FF, seats 5 and 6.
Value: $170
Donated by: Horizon Air Services, East Boston, 617-567-2660

Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays on September 12
Grandstand section 19, row 9, seats 15 and 16.
Value: $90
Donated by: Kiely & Ferrante, LLC, Gloucester, 978-283-7700

Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers on August 12
Value: $100
Donated by: Mill River Consulting, Gloucester, 978-282-0014


Patriots Tickets

Two Patriots Tickets vs. Ravens on August 7
Value: $338
Donated by: Liquor Locker, Gloucester, 978-283-0830

Two Patriots tickets vs. Dolphins on September 21
Value: $180
Donated by: North Shore 104.9, Beverly, 978-927-1049


Celtics Tickets

Celtics Tickets
Game date to be determined
Value: $200
Donated by: Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, PC, Boston, 617-742-4200

 


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