a holiday luncheon and silent auction to benefit homeless pets!

Won't you join us for a fun and fabulous event to benefit homeless animals with the gift of life this Holiday Season?

Join us this Holiday Season for our annual holiday luncheon benefit to give homeless animals the gift of life in 2008. To benefit these animals who need our help, PetPromise will host a Silent Auction, in addition to the luncheon. This event will provide PetPromise with another year of funding to save homeless animals that would otherwise die.

Marshall McPeek, Storm Team 4 Meteorologist & NBC 4 Anchor, is sure to entertain and inspire!

The auction items available (NFL Tickets, Jewelry, Artwork, Pet Goody Baskets, Spa Packages, Golf items, OSU gear, Holiday décor and much more) will be sure to please! Door Prizes and raffles will complete the afternoon; you will surely leave with a handful of treasures, plus the joy of knowing that all the money raised will go to the programs that save lives everyday of the year.

So mark your calendars, buy your tickets now, and bring your friends and family....the homeless animals in Central Ohio deserve the Gift of Life this holiday season.


   

2008 AUCTION ITEMS

1	Two Tickets to the Cleveland Browns vs. the Buffalo Bills Game
	Donated by Chris & Jana Modarelli	Retail: $175.00
Two Tickets to the Cleveland Browns vs. the Buffalo Bills Game. GREAT SEATS!! Cleveland Browns vs. Buffalo Bills December 16 1:00 pm Cleveland Browns Stadium Section 112; Row 19; Seats 9 & 10 Plus Parking Pass

 

2	Handcrafted Black Walnut Jewelry Box
	Donated by Local Artisan, Joseph Sahr	Retail: $100.00
Handcrafted from select Black Walnut (this piece is much darker in person)wood with lovely felt lined interior, this large jewelry box was designed and handcrafted by local artist, Joespeh Sahr. Meticulously crafted to last for generations this piece will become a treasured heirloom to be passed on from mother to daughter to granddaughter.

 

3	Gift Certificates for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra (Good for 4 tickets)
	Donated by Bernnie & Donna Gehlmann	Retail: $192.00
The Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) is considered one of the world's finest jazz orchestras, presenting big band jazz and world-renowned guest artists to thousands each year. The CJO is led by world-renowned band leader and trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling, former lead trumpet for the Count Basie Orchestra. Stripling has been a featured soloist with orchestras including the Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, the National Symphony and the Pittsburgh Symphony and has been a featured soloist at the Hollywood Bowl and jazz festivals throughout the world. Tickets are $35 - $48 for each performance. Please click on the link http://www.jazzartsgroup.org/cjo/subscriptions.php for ticket information related to the following shows: Jazz Plays Art Home for the Holidays The Gospel Truth: From Spirituals to Swing 100 Years of Jazz: From Ragtime to Bebop and Beyond Basie, Benny and the Duke

4	Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co. Necklace
	Donated by Anonymous Donor	Retail: $59.99
Beautiful sterling silver necklace bearing the "T & Co." design. This would make a lovely Christmas gift for someone!

5	Audiovox D1708PK 7" Ultra Slim Line Portable DVD Player
	Donated by Anonymous Donor	Retail: $249.99
Take a mini home entertainment center with you wherever you go with the Audiovox D1708 portable DVD player. This special-edition player includes a bonus pack consisting of 2 sets of folding stereo headphones, a credit-card-sized remote control, and a carry pouch that doubles as a headrest mount for the player--perfect for travel. The D1708 comes with built-in stereo speakers and also features dual headphone jacks so 2 people can watch or listen to a disc simultaneously, on the bus, in the car, or wherever. The D1708 features a 7-inch TFT active-matrix widescreen display with aspect ratio control so you can choose 16:9 for widescreen movies, standard 4:3, or a switchable option. It plays DVD-Video, CD, and MP3- and JPEG-formatted discs for a variety of options--even controls for how you'd like your JPEG digital photos to transition. DVD features include multiple angles, multilingual subtitles, parental lock, and slow motion. The included rechargeable NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) battery offers up to 3 hours battery life so you can watch even the longest movies and not worry about losing power. The battery takes about 5 hours to fully charge, but unlike its lithium-ion counterparts, you don't have to fully charge and discharge the battery between uses to preserve its life.

6	Two Hours of Computer Consult/Tune Up
	Donated by Campbell Computer Consulting 740.893.3033	Retail: $100.00
Does your computer shut down without warning? Does your computer seem to run slower? Do you have to frequently restart it because of lockups? Do you receive error messages frequently? Do you think your computer has a virus, spyware or adware? Are some of your software programs not running anymore? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you probably need a computer consult or tune-up. Campbell Computer Consulting can repair, consult and provide advice on Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista...and tune up your PC. Reliable, dependable & honest....with 15 years experience!

7	Audiovox MP6512 512MB MP3 Player
	Donated by Anonymous Donor	Retail: $89.99
The Audiovox MP6512 512MB MP3 Player is a compact, and easy-to-use MP3 player with plenty of room for you to take your favorite music with you, and plenty of features to make sure you get the most out of listening to it. The Audiovox MP6512 has a super-bright, built-in OLED (organic liquid-crystal display) display that uses technology with smaller carbon-based molecules to create a screen that is brighter, thinner, lighter, and faster than normal LCD displays, providing you with not only a smaller player, but a screen that is more easily viewed in bright lighting conditions, and at greater angles. This display screen indicates song information, battery level, play mode, and elapsed time, as well as featuring a user-adjustable back light that can be set to 10, 20, or 30 seconds. This Audiovox MP3 player has a built-in equalizer with presets for rock, jazz, classic, and pop, and includes ID-3 tag support so it can display and sort your music by artist, album, title, year, and genre. This unit features an intuitive 6-key control that allows for: play/pause, stop, power on/off, skip forward/backward, memory, and volume up/down. The MP6512 also features a hold knob to deactivate buttons so they don't accidentally get pressed while the player is in a pocket, and a sleep timer to save on battery when the unit is not in use. The Audiovox MP6512 has 512 megabytes of embedded memory that can hold up to an average of 125 songs when compressed at 128 kbps, and is compatible with MP3, WMA, and protected WMA (DRM10) music file formats. This unit requires Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP for PC connectivity, and is powered by its built-in, rechargeable 3.7-volt lithium-ion battery. This MP3 player includes a high-speed USB 2.0 connection for quickly transferring songs and charging the battery, and a headphone jack for the included earbuds. This unit weighs only 0.71 ounces, and measures only 2.3 x 0.6 x 1.34 inches (W x H x D).

8	Lia Sophia Brown Sugar Necklace & Earrings
	Donated by Nathan & Laurie Campbell	Retail: $60.00
Discover the artesian quality of Lia Sophia jewelry. Beautiful Lia Sophia Brown Sugar necklace and matching dangle Brown Sugar Earrings. This set would make a beautiful gift or lovely indulgence for yourself!

9	Ultra Slim Personal CD Player with Remote Control
	Donated by Anonymous Donor	Retail: $45.99
This ultra slim personal CD player Features 60-second skip control, programmable track memory, full 6-digit LCD display and Dynamic Bass Boost System and comes with a full function in-line remote control. Skip, Search, Play, Pause, Random, Repeat (Repeat 1, Repeat All), Hold Function DBBS-Dynamic Bass Boost System Full Function In-line Remote Control Battery Rechargeable Function Low Battery Indicator DC 4.5V AC/DC Adapter Jack Requires 2 x AA Batteries (Not Included) 3.5mm Headphone Jack Dimensions - 5.5 x 5.5 x 1 Includes professional stereo neckband headphones

10	Multi-drawer/Compartment Scrapbooking Organizer
	Donated by Sunbury Country Store	Retail: $32.95
This large (14.75" x 14.75" x 6") scrapbooking Organizer contains permanent This organizer comes with soft cord handles for easy carrying and a bottom drawer that can hold 12" x 12" scrapbook pages. This is a great item for any scrapbooker!

11	Lia Sophia Jewelry Gift Bag
	Donated by Brenda Hazelwood	Retail: $97.00
This collection of Lia Sophia Jewelry & gift items is sure to please! It includes a Lia Sophia Reflections necklace, a Lia Sophia Tickle necklace, a $5 gift certificate toward a purchase of any Lia Sophia jewelry in a lovely gift bag presentation. For more information about Lia Sophia jewelry contact: Brenda Hazelwood

12	Photo Session w/ Lori Williams & one 8 x 10 Print
	Donated by Studio Williams	Retail: $130.00
What a great item! A photo session with renown photographer Lori Williams - 2 hour maximum within Franklin county plus a complimentary 8x10 photo. Serving Columbus, Ohio Lori Williams is a natural light and studio photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, baby, child and senior photography. Surrounding areas include Dublin, Powell, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Clintonville and beyond Franklin County. Studio Williams

13	Two Tickets to the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game
	Donated by Bernie & Donna Gehlmann & Family	Retail: $130.00
Two tickets to the 2008 National Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton Ohio. (August 2008). Teams to play will be selected in February 2008. The Hall of Fame Game series began in 1962, one year before the museum opened. A National Football League preseason game has been played at Fawcett Stadium each year but one since that inaugural game. The game normally includes teams with significant milestones (such as the return of the Cleveland Browns in 1999 and the Houston Texans inaugural game in 2002) or a connection to the Hall’s most recent class. For more info: Pro Football Hall of Fame

14	Coach Carly Style Handbag
	Donated by Anonymous Donor	Retail: $150.00+
This is a beautiful Coach Carly style handbag. It is cream with a chocolate leather trim and shoulder strap and brushed bronze hardware. This bag comes with a white dust bag. It would make a lovely gift or a beautiful treat for yourself!

15	Original Doug Titchenal Numbered "Sunflower in July" Photograph
	Donated by Windowsill Photography 614.486.0338	Retail: $250.00
Professionally matted and framed this gallery original Doug Titchenal Numbered "Sunflower in July" Photograph of a bee in a sunflower is a unique and special collector's item that will be treasured for years to come. It is beautifully framed and matted and will brighten any room in your home.

16	Buckeye Jewelry Set
	Donated by Jessica Hanna	Retail: $35.00
Show your Ohio State spirit with this beautiful Buckeye Jewelry. Included is a 20" Buckeye necklace, a Buckeye bracelet and matching dangle earrings. This would make a fun gift for a true Ohio State fan! (Or buy them for yourself to wear for the Ohio State Michigan Game!)

17	Thad Matta Autographed Basketball
	Donated by the Ohio State University	Retail: priceless
Donated by the Ohio State University....this piece of history is sure to please any OSU Basketball fan! Here is your chance to own your very own authentic, NCAA basketball autographed by Ohio State's very own Thad Matta!

18	OSU Hat Autographed by Jim Tressel & OSU Football Portfolio
	Donated by the Ohio State University	Retail: priceless
Straight from Jim Tressel himself, here is your chance to own (or to make some OSU Football Fan really happy this Christmas) an OSU cap autographed by Coach Jim Tressel himself and an OSU Football portfolio just like the OSU Coaches use. This will be a valuable collectors item that will be cherished for years to come. Get a piece of Ohio State history....this is really special!

19	Signed, Numbered, & Framed Original Thomas Kinkade Painting
	Donated by Susan Willis	Retail: $1,400.00+
This professionally framed and matted limited edition signed and numbered Thomas Kinkade painting is stunning. It comes with certificate of authenticity and original receipt. Carmel, Sunset on Ocean Avenue 18 x 27 Edition 457/990 This collector's piece would make a lovely addition to any decor. Thomas Kinkade is America's most collected living artist. Coming from a modest background, Kinkade emphasizes simple pleasures and inspirational messages through his paintings. Thomas Kinkade has received many awards for his works, including multiple National Association of Limited Edition Dealers (NALED) awards for Artist of the Year and Graphic Artist of the Year, and his art has been named Lithograph of the Year nine times. Most recently in 2004, Kinkade received a special award from NALED recognizing him as the Most Award Winning Artist in the Past 25 Years.

20	Chapel Hill Florist Floral Arrangement
	Donated by Chapel Hill Florist	Retail: $125.00
From the artists at Chapel Hill Florist Shop, this beautiful life-like floral arrangement will compliment any decor and will last for years to come. Sweat peas, carnations tulips, and variegated greenery grace this lovely and unique arrangement. Keep it for your home or give it as a housewarming or hostess gift this holiday season. this beautiful life-like floral arrangment will compliment any decor and will last for years to come.

21	Country Kitty 8-Piece Stoneware Dessert Set
	Donated by Karen Fries	Retail: $45.00
This darling dessert set features four thick stoneware Coffee/Cocoa mugs and four stoneware dessert dishes. Perfect for a gathering around the fire this winter. This set is beautifully packages in two round collector's hatboxes....so the set would make a beautiful gift for someone special.

22	$50 Gift Certificate for Pet Butler Services
	Donated by Pet Butler	Retail: $50.00
Too Pooped to scoop? It's Pet Butler to the rescue! Pet Butler provides professional pet waste cleanup and removal services to individual yards across North America. Making life more convenient, enjoyable, and safe for pets and their owners as well as giving you more quality time with your pets and family. (This $50 certificate will entitle you to your choice of services including a one-time clean-up or a month's worth of once-a-week cleanings for a single dog household!)

23	Handcrafted Black Walnut, Hard Maple & Cherry Wood Bangles
	Donated by Local Artisan, Joseph Sahr	Retail: $70.00
Handcrafted from select Cherry, Hard Maple, and Black Walnut woods, these thick, hearty bracelets are sure to be noticed. Designed and handcrafted by local artist, Joespeh Sahr, these pieces of wearable art are originals and very special. Meticulously crafted to last for generations this bracelets will become treasured heirlooms to be passed on from mother to daughter to granddaughter.

24	Two Uglydoll Specialty Plush Toys
	Donated by Ben & Jen Frederitz	Retail: $70.00
One large charming oilcloth tote bage and two darling UglyDolls (all of the rage this Christmas). These designer art dolls are made of soft plush and come with their own biography. Each Uglydoll has distinctive traits that encourage the celebration of differences. Hip, huggable and not a bit ugly. From from SoBo Style in Clintonville. You get: Uglydog (Pink) - by Uglydoll Uglydog likes to help. He helps Jeero operate the rope tow and helps himself to different types of snack foods. He thinks you could use some help. Isn't that sweet? Big Toe by Uglydoll NEW Big Toe is very busy, but he's going to take care of everything. Just watch. At first, Big Toe may seem a little slow... until you realize he's always one step ahead. Those donuts you were saving for tomorrow? Gone. Those leftovers from the picnic? Done. Big Toe's on top of things!

25	Professionally Framed Cleveland Stadium Print
	Donated by Paul & Cynthia Carson	Retail: $49.00
This is a professionally gallery-framed photograph of the Cleveland stadium. A perfect gift for any Cleveland Browns football fan. (This would look great in a "man cave.")

26	Signed & Dated Colored Charcoal of Brutus Buckeye in the Stadium
	Donated by Paul & Cynthia Carson	Retail: $79.00+
Sure to become a cherished heirloom, this beautiful professionally framed and matted gallery colored charcoal drawing of Brutus Buckeye in the Ohio Stadium. This piece is signed and dated and will be treasured by any Ohio State Football fan.

27	$25 Gift Certificate to BackRoads Antiques & Gifts
	Donated by Charmaine & Michael Hamilton	Retail: $25.00
Here is the perfect gift item for someone who loves unique gifts, antiques and garden items. Let them take a trip through a gift shop so quaint and unique that they will enjoy the experience as much as the gift. Located in Delaware, this little shop will have an item that will capture the heart of any person on your holiday gift list.

28	$40 Gift Certificate to Short North Piece of Cake
	Donated by Short North Piece of Cake	Retail: $40.00
Short North Piece of Cake is a neighborhood bakery and lunch destination located in the heart of the Short North. Piece of Cake invites you to try the wide variety of baked desserts and pastries, catered & box lunches.

29	Partylight White Radiance Bowl--Retired
	Donated by Donna Anderson	Retail: $80.00
This lovely Partylite White Radiance 3 Wick Bowl is RETIRED and rare. Bowl is 13.5 inches in diameter. This last retailed for $80.For other PartyLight gift and home items contact: Donna Anderson at donnacandles@hotmail.com or 740-524-4870

30	Handcrafted Buckeye Wreath
	Donated by Angela Christianson	Retail: $45.00
This beautiful handcrafted wreath made of real OSU Buckeyes is sure to be a hit on the door of any Buckeye fan!

31	Custom Photo Bag
	Donated by Memory Lane Designs	Retail: $95.00
Your photos and creative expression will have everyone talking when you carry one of these trendy photo bags. You'll love the unsurpassed quality too - photos are infused into the fabric. This would make a perfect gift for a mother, father, grandparent, or other family member!

32	Partylight Duck Tea light Candle Pair & Ginger Lemon Meringue Pie Tea lights
	Donated by Donna Anderson	Retail: $35.00
Partylite Duck Tea light Candle Pair and Ginger Lemon Meringue Pie Tea lights a perfect treat for yourself or as a hostess gift this Holiday Season. For other PartyLight gift and home items contact: Donna Anderson at donnacandles@hotmail.com or 740-524-4870

   

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Donate an item or service (with a market value of $25 or more) and help benefit homeless dogs and cats during this holday season. Please contact us at auction@petpromise.org or contact us at 614.738.2149 on or before November 7, 2007.