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Private Zoom Cooking Lesson
with Carla Hall
Carla Hall first won over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars” and shared her philosophy to always cook with love. Since then she has co-hosted ABC’s Emmy award winning, popular lifestyle series “The Chew”, she brightens the mornings of millions as a Culinary Contributor to “Good Morning America”, and in 2020 she will be featured as a judge on Crazy Delicious (Netflix) and on BakeAway Camp (Food Network) as well as numerous other shows and specials throughout the year. Her latest cookbook, Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration, was published in 2018, landing on annual “Best Cookbook” lists across the country and receiving an NAACP Image Awards nomination.
Value: $20,000.00
Starting Bid: $1,000.00
Item# 100
Rascal Flatts
Autographed Guitar
Hailed as one of the most influential groups in modern country history, Rascal Flatts are a chart-topping trio created by vocalist Gary LeVox, multi-instrumentalist Jay DeMarcus and guitarist Joe Don Rooney. They’ve racked up 17 Number One hits, over 23.4 million albums sold, 35 million digital downloads, 2.2 billion streams worldwide and 4.4 billion streams solely on Pandora, while also selling over 11 million concert tickets and earning more than 40 trophies from the ACA, ACM, AMA, CMA, People’s Choice and more, making them the most awarded country group.
Value: $600.00
Starting Bid: $240.00
Donated By: iHeart Media
Item# 101
Rob Gronkowski
Autographed Football
Rob Gronkowski, current tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is one of the most recognizable football players of the 2010s with a larger-than-life personality on and off the field. Gronkowski is a three-time Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII), he is also a five-time Pro Bowl and four-time First Team All-Pro selection. Most recently, he was named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team.
Value: $350.00
Starting Bid: $200.00
Item# 102
Jason Aldean
Autographed Guitar
A three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year, Jason Aldean is a card-carrying member of Country’s elite headliners whose incendiary tours are nearing legendary status. Also a dominant force on the charts, he’s scored 23 Number Ones and notably all eight of Aldean’s previous studio albums have been certified Gold or Platinum by the RIAA. He’s the only Country act in history to top the all-genre Billboard 200 four times (in a row, no less), racking up four billion streams and more than 18 million albums sold along the way.
Value: $600.00
Starting Bid: $240.00
Donated By: iHeart Media
Item# 103
Taste of Alaska:
Charcuterie Assortment
Ideal for the gourmet who loves meat, this Charcuterie Assortment features the best Alaska has to offer, from the comfort of your couch. This package includes: Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Lemon Pepper Salmon, Cajun Salmon, Smoked Salmon Strips, Sliced Salmon Lachs (lox), Alaskan Sausage Chub with Reindeer, Alaskan Sausage Rings with Reindeer, Alaskan Salami with Reindeer, Alaskan Hunter Sticks with Reindeer, Alaskan Teriyaki Sticks , Alaskan Pepper Sticks, and Smoked Salmon Tenders. The winner will also enjoy some Gouda Cheese, Crackers, Alaskan Alder Smoked Mustard and Alaskan Sourdough Sauce for dipping, chocolate for a sweet finish, and some Alaskan Herb Tea to top off the evening.
Value: $260.00
Starting Bid: $120.00
Donated By: Alaska Communications
Item# 104
Groceries for Six Months
from Giant
In a time of newfound quarantine hobbies like bread baking and pasta making, we all have seen an increase in our grocery receipts. Now is your chance to enjoy groceries for six months from Giant Food!
Value: $2,000.00
Starting Bid: $800.00
Donated By: Giant Food
Item# 105
Groceries for Six Months
from Giant
In a time of newfound quarantine hobbies like bread baking and pasta making, we all have seen an increase in our grocery receipts. Now is your chance to enjoy groceries for six months from Giant Food!
Value: $2,000.00
Starting Bid: $800.00
Donated By: Giant Food
Item# 106
Papa John's Pizza
For a Year
Enjoy Pizza for a Year just in time for football season from your locally owned and operated Papa John’s! Win this auction package and receive a large 1-topping pizza every other week for a year – 26 pizzas total!
Value: $400.00
Starting Bid: $200.00
Donated By: Papa John’s
Item# 107
Get Techie
with Google Nest
Surge into the future with Google’s technology basket, full of gadgets for the techie in your life! Your new Nest Hub Max (1) allows you to stream music, watch videos, stream shows, make calls and more, while your Nest Wifi creates a strong online connection to expand coverage and keep Wi‑Fi fast in every room. Plus it’s a smart speaker that you can play music on, find answers, and more. Your Nest Protect (3) functions as a smoke AND carbon monoxide detector with a self-testing battery that lasts up to a decade and an alarm that can be silenced from your phone. Your Nest Learning Thermostat (3) automatically adapts as your life and the seasons change while helping you conserve energy. Your Nest Secure (1) is there to protect you and the place you love most in the smart house of your dreams!
Value: $2,000.00
Starting Bid: $800.00
Donated By: Google, Inc.
Item# 108
Washington Football Team Training Camp VIP Experience
Join Washington Salute for a VIP experience during training camp for the 2021-22 season! Travel down to Richmond, Virginia and enjoy access to a VIP tent at camp. Perfectly placed on the sidelines, you will have a great view of Washington Football practice that day! Enjoy lunch in an air conditioned tent along with giveaways and raffles for special Washington Football merchandise and tickets! After practice you will have access to players and opportunity to ask players and coaches for autographs!
Value: $500.00
Starting Bid: $200.00
Donated By: Washington Football Team
Item# 109
Washington Nationals VIP
All-Star Experience
Experience the 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals team like never before with this VIP All-Star package! You and three guests will enjoy access to the Delta Sky360 Club, which includes food, house wine and draft beer, plus tickets to a 2021 Washington Nationals home game on a mutually agreed upon date. This package also includes four on-field passes to watch Nationals batting practice and parking for one car in one of the parking garages near Nationals Park. Don’t forget your peanuts and Cracker Jack!
Value: $3,000.00
Starting Bid: $1,200.00
Donated By: Washington Nationals
Item# 110
Shaken or Stirred?
Virtual Cocktail Class
Elevate your bartending knowledge and skills with a virtual cocktail class for up to 50 guests. Select with a fun classic or seasonal cocktail and shake it up with you and your guests while exploring spirits, flavors, essential bar tools and bartending techniques. Guest will learn the history behind the selected cocktail, as well as proper ratios and techniques for crafting their own cocktail at home. In addition, we’ll share how to balance flavors and blend fresh flavors into handcrafted mixers.
Cocktail Curations can provide a list of basic ingredients and useful tools to have prior to the class.
Value: $500.00
Starting Bid: $250.00
Donated By: Cocktail Curations
Item# 111
Two Round Trip First Class Tickets on American Airlines
Enjoy flying in style just in time for the holidays with two (2) round trip first class tickets on American Airlines! Valid for flights across the Continental US, take the opportunity to visit your loved ones or enjoy that vacation you’ve been putting off!
Value: $4,000.00
Starting Bid: $1,600.00
Donated By: USO-Metro/American Airlines
Item# 112
Chopard Chopardissimo White Gold Diamonds Charm Bracelet
Passed on from one generation to the next since the Maison was founded, Chopard’s identity has been forged over time, and with the contribution of every member of the family who oversee it. Nowadays, it is this unique Family Spirit that differentiates Chopard in the world of High Jewelry. This 18K white gold Chopard logo calligraphy and its harmonious proportions embody the timelessness of the Chopardissimo collection.
Value: $5,200.00
Starting Bid: $2,600.00
Donated By: Zillion Technologies
Item# 113
WWE True Champion Package
WWE celebrates a True Champion. This gift for the ultimate fan includes WWE merchandise, an official WWE Championship Title AND a virtual meet & greet with a WWE Superstar. This package will have you ready for WrestleMania 2021.
Value: $1,000.00
Starting Bid: $500.00
Donated By: WWE
Item# 114
Monster Energy Mash-Up
This is the perfect gift for the Monster Energy extreme fan in your life! This Monster Energy branded rolling ice chest is chock full of swag, including: one (1) Go-Pro, one (1) fitness tracker, one (1) electric guitar, one (1) pair of NOS noise canceling headphones, Monster merch and more!
Value: $1,960.00
Starting Bid: $750.00
Donated By: Monster Energy
Item# 115
Date Night at
The Old Angler's Inn
A Potomac, Maryland tradition since 1860, Old Angler’s Inn has been a staple of legendary hospitality and classic ambiance. Whether you’re just off the C&O Canal across the street looking for a casual post-hike lunch on the patio, in search of the perfect place for Happy Hour, live music, and drinks with friends at the old stone bar, or interested in a more formal meal in the restaurant (tie and jacket not required!) This gift certificate is the perfect date night opportunity!
Value: $150.00
Starting Bid: 60.00
Donated By: The Old Angler’s Inn
Item# 116
Home for the Holidays
with G&M Restaurant
Enjoy the holiday season without the hassle of preparing the food! G&M Restaurant has proudly been serving Baltimore crab cake lovers for over 30 years, and their Holiday Platter is the perfect answer to your party planning prayers. Sample G&M’s crab soup, crab cakes, and stuffed shrimp all in one package and spend more time relaxing this holiday season with this $200 gift card.
Value: $200.00
Starting Bid: $130.00
Donated By: G&M Restaurant
Item# 117
Brandon Williams Autographed White Panel Football
Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, defensive tackle Brandon Williams has been a key member of the Ravens’ defense for the last 8 seasons.
Value: $100.00
Starting Bid: $50.00
Donated By: Baltimore Ravens
Item# 118