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From the Big Screen to Broadway - Frozen, the Musical!
Bright lights, big city! Get swept away in the magic that is New York City with your very own Broadway experience. Start your adventure with two Orchestra level tickets for OPENING WEEKEND of the highly anticipated performance of Disney’s “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 8:00pm at the legendary St. James Theater. Created for the stage by an award-winning team, this stunning new production comes alive on Broadway through exquisite stagecraft and deepens the beloved story with twice as many songs as the original film. Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff will be brought to life onstage by original composer and lyrics team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, who won the 2014 Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Let It Go." This incredible experience also includes a two-night weekend stay at a gorgeous two-bedroom, two-bath apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, only a short taxi or subway ride to the theater. Included are round-trip Acela tickets from Baltimore to New York City. Get ready to bid and “Let it Go!”
Please Note: Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another show. Accommodations are from Friday, March 23, 2018 until Sunday, March 25, 2018. No smoking. No pets allowed.
Value: $2,500.00
Exclusive Calistoga Wine Trip
Raise your wine glass and bid card for this luxurious Napa Valley experience. Two couples traveling together will enjoy a three-night stay in the exclusive Amici Vineyard guest house located in Napa Valley. See what one of the most famous wine regions in the world has to offer! During your stay, you will receive VIP treatment, including one-of-a-kind vineyard and winery tours, private wine tastings, barrel samplings, and an insider’s look at winemaking. Rounding out this incredible trip is a $1,500 Visa Gift Card to help cover travel expenses.
Please Note: Airfare and transportation not included.  Lodging is available Monday-Friday, September through June (excluding the Christmas and Easter holidays). Three months advance notice required. All travelers must be 21 or older.
Value: $4,500.00
Eastern Shore Hunting
Once more, we are thrilled to offer a very unique overnight waterfowl hunting adventure in Cambridge, MD. You and three of your hunting buddies will spend the night, accompanied by JDRF Board President, Tom Biddison, at "Goose Landing," a 30-acre waterfront farm. Arrive the first night at this four-bedroom waterfront home on Lee Creek off the Little Choptank and enjoy oysters and Eastern Shore camaraderie. Wake up to a day of goose and duck hunting in either a water or field blind on the three-acre Ducks Unlimited impoundment. This special experience will include hunting equipment and memories that will last a lifetime.
Please Note: Date to be mutually agreed upon. To be used in the 2018-2019 hunting season. Guests must have the appropriate waterfowl hunting license.
Value: $2,500.00
A Week of Paradise in Costa Rica
Imagine paradise, well this is it! During your one-week stay, you and your five guests will never find yourselves bored...unless that is your plan! Spend your days soaking up the warm sun on pristine white sand beaches or relaxing in a three-bedroom condo in the gated Hermosa del Mar luxury beach complex in Playa Hermosa, located in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. As one of the most popular provinces in Costa Rica, Guanacaste has gained a name for itself as a tropical paradise with a stunning coastline, beautiful mountain ranges, and a number of volcanoes. This gorgeous condo—only one block from the beautiful Playa Hermosa beach—features two pools and an exercise room, and is close to fabulous restaurants, bars, and water activities. The vacation of your dreams awaits!
Please Note: Limited to six attendees. Subject to availability.
Value: $3,500.00
Puppy Lovin'
Who can resist this adorable German Shepherd puppy? This 11-week old female puppy, who has been bred by, a premier breeder located in Cooperstown, New York, is looking for a lovely family to call her own. Shepherds are naturally loyal and devoted companions and bond well with familiar faces. They make good family pets, as they are known for their calm disposition and caring temperament. This puppy is extremely happy and personable, and was chosen specifically for the Gala for her award-winning looks, as well as temperament! The winning bidder will also receive a first visit with Dr. Rachel Zimmerman at Ruxton Animal Hospital in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Zimmerman is a fantastic, well-respected veterinarian who spends over an hour during the appointment caring for and treating your dog. Plus, this puppy will have a one-hour training session with Tanzi Leary, the renowned “dog whisperer” of Baltimore County. This sweet puppy will be ready to take center stage in a loving home on November 18th and will surely be a welcome addition to your family!
Please Note: Ruxton Animal Hospital "First Puppy Visit" Gift Certificate is for a puppy less than 16 weeks old, expires January 1, 2018. Dog Crazy Lady, Dog Training Gift Certificate is for a home visit available in and around Baltimore County only or phone consultation available if you are outside the county, expiring November 30, 2018.
Value: Priceless
Up, Up, and Away!

Discover the excitement and thrill of flying as you soar into the beautiful Maryland skies during this introductory flight lesson. This four-hour flying experience over the Baltimore Inner Harbor and Annapolis is the perfect opportunity to discover what it is like to pilot a light aircraft and learn the basics of aviation. The airborne adventure begins when you meet the pilot and certified flight instructor at Freeway Airport in Bowie, Maryland. From takeoff to landing you will experience the hands on fundamentals of flight. Under the watchful eye of your instructor you will be allowed to pilot the aircraft in turns, climbs, and descents to see what flying is all about. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture some of the most breathtaking views of Maryland from the air. Plus, you can even bring a guest with you to help you capture the memories of this incredible adventure. In between take off and landing in Bowie, you will make a pit stop at the Cambridge–Dorchester Regional Airport to enjoy dinner at the famous Kay’s, where there is a great view of the runway from the dining room. Get your pen ready—you’ll be checking this once-in-a-lifetime experience off your bucket list!

Freeway and Tom are excited to support JDRF and are sure you will have a great time on this flight experience. Tom recommends the broiled crab cakes at Kay’s!

Please note: By appointment only. Mutually agreed upon date.
Value: Priceless
Exclusive Pop-Up Wine and Dinner Party
For oenophiles, aficionados, and connoisseurs alike! You and nine guests will enjoy a full wine experience, which features a private tasting in the charming tasting room at Wine Cellars of Annapolis, or a mutually agreed upon location. You will be treated to a portfolio of wines from an exclusive, private collection that includes champagne, whites, and reds for a total of five tastings paired with delicious passed appetizers. Additionally, the winning bidder will take home six rare bottles of wine from the Cult California Classics, valued at around $2,000. This fabulous assortment of wines—all ranked by Wine Spectator at 90 points or higher—are ready to drink today or cellar worthy. So whether you want to learn more about wine or are looking to host a special celebration with friends, this experience is for you!
Please Note: Date to be mutually agreed upon. Bidder must be 21 or older.
Value: Priceless
Ultimate Beach Getaway in Hilton Head

Savor the southern coastal lifestyle with a seven-night stay at a beautiful, well-appointed South Carolina beach house located in Hilton Head’s exclusive Sea Pines Plantation, which is only a short walk to miles of sugar-sand beaches. With wonderful architectural details such as wide-plank heart-of-pine floors and huge windows, this home—which sleeps 16—embodies gracious southern living. The thoughtfully designed outdoor area, surrounded by a savannah brick privacy wall, features a private pool and spa, as well as a dining space and a covered porch with rocking chairs, perfect for sipping mint juleps while enjoying the lagoon view! This newly renovated home has six bedrooms with in-suite baths, a large living room, and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen—making it perfect for a large family or friends gathering.

This house is an ideal spot to enjoy all that Hilton Head has to offer, including trails for biking and hiking, swimming in the Atlantic’s blue waters, horseback riding, hundreds of tennis courts, and of course, award-winning golf courses. In fact, included in this package is a round of golf for four at one of the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort championship courses. Grab your bid card and raise it high for this truly charming beach experience!

Please note: This home is offered as a one week Saturday to Saturday stay. September 8-15, 2018 or September 15-22, 2018 only. No pets or smoking allowed. Must confirm 45 days in advance.

Tee times at Palmetto Dunes Resort may only be scheduled 24 hours in advance of play. This certificate is valid from November 1, 2017 through October 1, 2018, subject to availability. Excludes all major holidays. Other exclusions may apply. This certificate is valid for one round of golf for four people only and is not transferable. Rounds must be redeemed with one tee-time.

Value: $6,800.00
The Presidential Treatment
Party in luxury and style! You and seven guests will experience an evening fit for royalty. In the Marriott Waterfront Hotel’s Presidential Suite, renowned for its breathtaking floor to ceiling window views of Baltimore, you will be treated to a delightful cocktail reception and sit-down dinner prepared by an award-winning culinary team led by executive chef, Carlos Gomez. A wonderful wine selection will compliment this special meal. When the party is over, enjoy the Presidential Suite for a luxurious one-night stay for two. For sure, a night to remember!
Please note: Reservations based upon availability. Stay must occur before November 30, 2018. Not valid during holidays or special events. No time extensions will be granted.
Value: $7,500.00
Once in a Lifetime Travel Experience
We are delighted to present an extraordinary travel experience. Quintess Collection offers you the opportunity to spend a week in luxury in an exquisite three-to-five-bedroom residence tucked away in one of the world’s top vacation destinations. The Quintess Collection maintains luxury properties in more than 100 destinations ready to be booked within a 120-day window. Whether you choose to spend time in the mountains, bask in the sun on a beautiful beach, or visit one of many exotic countries around the world, this is the vacation of your dreams. From Aspen to Deer Valley, Hawaii to the Hamptons, Paris to London—it’s your world to explore!
Please Note: Travel must be booked within 120 days of reservation. Expires November 18, 2018. Airfare is not included. Once booked, the trips are non-refundable and non-changeable. Additional add-ons or more costly trips are available at the buyer's expense. The buyer retains the rights for all points and remaining transaction fees.
Value: $10,000.00