Silent Auction                                                            Want to make a donation?

The Silent Auction will feature a variety of exciting items and services from generous local and exotic vendors.  Items will include stays in local inns and hotels, hand-made jewelry, fine wine from around the world, and special packages for everyone!  See below for a list of the items we have already received.  Check back often, as we expect a variety of great items to come in this fall!

The Silent Auction is the real "fundraising" portion of the event.  Please support the programs of Connecting Generations while purchasing some great items!  Cash, check, and Visa or Mastercard credit cards will be accepted for payment at the event.

We welcome additional items and gift certificates if you or your company are able to make a donation.  All items will be promoted on this website and at the event.  More information.

Items that will be up for bid at Jazz in January:

Two tickets to any OPERADelaware performance at the Grand after January 31st. 

Learn more about this donor, visit www.operade.org.

 A one night stay at Sandy Cove Ministries in North East Maryland.  Imagine a get-away so simple, so purposeful, so refreshing that when you re-entered reality you felt good about life again.  When you just need time away by yourself or with your spouse, you can schedule a "personal retreat".  Spend the night in one of Sandy Cove’s beautiful rooms or suites, some with views of the Bay, and wake up to a delicious breakfast you don't have to cook yourself!  For more information about this donor, visit www.sandycove.org. 

Two tickets to the preview performances of “Tis a Pity She’s a Whore” March 11 to 17, 2009.  For over forty years, CENTERSTAGE has been Baltimore's leading professional producing theater company and a pioneer in America's regional theater movement. Their smart, bold interpretations of both classic and contemporary plays and exceptional production values have earned the theater a reputation for innovation and excellence.  For more information about this donor, visit www.centerstage.org. 

One week at the Beach in September 2009.  Spend a fun-filled week in Lewes in a wonderful 6 bedroom house at 8 Odessa Avenue that is one block from the beach and right next to the wetlands.  This house is listed on the Lewes Realty website  www.lewesrealty.com.

$100 gift certificate to The Cultured Pearl.  Since 1993, The Cultured Pearl Restaurant has been the premier restaurant & sushi bar on the Eastern Shore.  Specializing in traditional AND fusion cuisines The Pearl has something for everyone!  Located in their new home upstairs at The Shops at the Pearl at 301 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.  For more information about this donor, visit their website at www.culturedpearl.us/.

A “Taste of California” Wine Basket from The Wilmington Wine Co.  Dedicated to the principle of great wines at great prices, The Wilmington Wine Co. strives to meet the needs of customers searching for that perfect wine to create succulent culinary adventures as well as providing that keystone bottle for the true connoisseur's wine cellar.  For more information about this donor, visit www.wilmingtonwineco.com.

Philadelphia Eagles signed photograph of linebacker Stewart Bradley (#55).  A third round draft choice of the Eagles in 2007, Stewart Bradley calls the plays as the Eagles starting MIKE linebacker in only his second season in the league. With an impressive combination of size and speed, Bradley (6-4, 255) brings a big frame and nose for the ball to the middle of the Eagles defense.  He became the first player in franchise history to register his 1st career sack and 1st career INT (QB Drew Brees) in his 1st career start (at NO, 12/23/07).  This kid is going places!  For more information about this donor, visit www.philadelphiaeagles.com.
 

Overnight stay with breakfast buffet for 2 at the Marriott Courtyard, University of Delaware, Newark.  Relive your college days – eat and drink your way down Main Street!  And when you’re ready to call it a night, your room is just a short walk away as this newly opened, state-of-the-art hotel is located on the campus of the University of Delaware.  For more information about this donor, Click Here.
 

Dinner for two at Big Fish Grill seafood restaurant.  Delaware's Big Fish Grill has become one of the premier spots for casual dining in the region. A unique blend of original recipes and affordable prices have resulted in what resembles a "cult" following of patrons. Enough so, to earn it the title of "Best Seafood at the Beach" in '98, '99, '00, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05 & 2006 by Delaware Today magazine.  For more information about this donor, visit www.bigfishgrill.com.
 

Two tickets to any Delaware Theatre Company performance of the 2008-2009 season, including Copenhagen by Michael Frayn, February 18 to March 8 or The Final Show, April 1 to 19. For more information about this donor, visit www.delawaretheatre.org.

A $25 gift certificate to Michael’s Restaurant and Pub in Newark.  "Something for Everyone" is the Michael’s concept of dining out. A unique restaurant well known for quality, delicious foods. For more information about this donor, visit http://michaelsde.com/index.html.

Two Galleries and Gardens passes to Winterthur.  A visit to Winterthur will immerse you in another time and place. Rediscover America's heritage through its unparalleled collections of antiques and Americana. Venture out over the fields and farmland to learn about the workings of a great American country estate. Wander through the breathtaking beauty of the 60-acre naturalisticWinterthur Garden.  For more information about this donor, visit www.winterthur.org.
 

Enjoy a delicious Sunday Brunch for two at Winterthur.  For more information about this donor, visit www.winterthur.org.

$100 certificate to Chez Nicole in Wilmington’s own Little Italy!  Pamper yourself!  Have your hair done, have a manicure, have a pedicure.  Relax!!!!!  For more information about this donor, contact them at (302) 654-8888

Ashton 10 cigar sampler form Holt’s Cigar Company in Philadelphia.  Holt's Cigar Company's origins date back over one hundred years since 1898. In the span of those years, the name Holt's has been synonymous with the region's finest imported premium handmade cigars. The cigar renaissance of the mid-nineties catapulted the Holt's name to levels of national recognition and respect.  The Ashton 10-Cigar Sampler includes one of each:  Aged Maduro #20, Aged Maduro #40, Cabinet #8, Cabinet Pyramid, Classic 898, Heritage Puro Sol Belicoso, Heritage Puro Sol Corona Gorda, Virgin Sungrown Robusto, and Virgin Sungrown Sorceror.  For more information about this donor, visit www.holts.com.
 

Be at the beach even when you’re not with these wonderful products from Vineyard Vines of Martha’s Vineyard!  Vineyard Vines ties for men boast quality silk fabrics, playful prints, fine construction, and a vast spectrum of colors. The Classic Tote for Women is 100% canvas with silk trim, zip-top closure, waterproof bottom and 4 interior pockets.  For more information about this donor, visit www.vineyardvines.com.   
 

Laser Hair Removal Treatment -- rest in the lap of luxury as you are pampered in Couture’s world class facility.  Couture Laser and Skin offers the experience and skill only board certified physicians can provide.  Laser hair removal is a safe, gentle and FDA approved way to remove hair permanently. For more information about this donor, visit  www.couturelaserandskin.com

Escort Limo service for four hours.  Live like the Stars in a brand new 2008 Superstretch limo for a night on the town or a romantic getaway. 

A $25 gift certificate to either McGlynns Restaurant & Pub or The Deer Park Tavern.  These are two Newark favorites!  For more information about this donor, visit www.mcglynnspub.com and www.deerparktavern.com.

A $50 gift certificate to Culinaria Restaurant.  Consistently stellar, Culinaria is an exciting combination of food and atmosphere… tucked away on the edge of a shopping center, Culinaria has a knack for dishes that are elegantly presented and intelligently conceived… a Wilmington gem!  For more information about this donor, visit www.culinariarestaurant.com/

A Weekend in Cape May!  Two nights in a Cape May beach home that sleeps four people.  You won’t want to miss the magnificent sunsets from the upstairs deck, which faces Cape May Point and the light house.  Reservations can be made for any weekend or week night before mid June and after mid September.

$50 gift certificate to Celebrity Kitchens – dinner and a show all combined into one great package!  A wonderful dining experience, where guests can enjoy a meal prepared by a master chef right before their eyes.  Guests are also invited to assist the chef in preparing the meal in hands-on classes.  It's an intimate and educational experience where guests can learn to cook a meal, enjoy the meal, and take home the recipes for the meal.  For more information about this donor, visit www.celebritykitchensinc.com. 
 

Attention beer lovers! -- 2 tickets to Caffe Gelato’s Bieres De Chimay and Duvel Dinner on Sunday February 22, 2009.  Caffe Gelato’s special dinners are legendary!  And a dinner designed around wonderful Belgium beers will be a beer lover’s delight!  For more information about this donor, visit www.caffegelato.net.

Certificate for a 5 week gymnastics session at Knepper’s Olympiad School of Gymnastics in Newark or Wilmington.  Knepper’s says:  “If your child is forever bouncing, jumping, and upside down...gymnastics might be just the thing!”  Session is for children ages 2½ to 17 years and must start by March 31, 2009.  For more information about this donor, visit www.gymnasticsforme.com/home.

Use this $50 gift certificate to Pizza by Elizabeths in its new location in Greenville– just a hop, skip and jump from its original restaurant, Pizza by Elizabeths has moved to the former Brandywine Brewing Company location in the Greenville shopping area that now houses its former neighbor Janssen’s.  The location may have changed but the pizza hasn’t – that wonderful whole wheat crust made from scratch topped with creative and imaginative toppings that have made it a success for 15 years are still on the menu!  For more information about this donor, visit www.pizzabyelizabeths.com.

Always a favorite – a martini basket from Kreston’s Wine and Spirits!  Play James Bond and say “shaken, not stirred” as you prepare your martinis with this wonderful assortment from Kreston’s.  For more information about this donor, visit www.krestonwines.com.