Great holiday shopping opportunities, and you can help a great cause (Tenant Resource Center) at the same time!
Event is tonight at the Brink Lounge (701 E Washington Ave.) from 5:00 – 7:30 pm and includes free food, cash bar and silent auction. Recommended donation at the door is $25, but any size donation, larger or smaller is welcome! We just appreciate your support! More details are here. Bids accepted until 7:00.
If you just want to donate, here’s the details:
1. Paypal
2. Write a check: Tenant Resource Center, 1202 Williamson St. Suite 102, Madison WI 53703
3. Call us with your credit card number at 257-0143 (257-0006 for Housing Counseling)
4. Give through Community Shares of Wisconsin at your workplace
5. Give through Community Shares of Wisconsin website
Meanwhile . . . here’s the silent auction items! Bidding increments of $1 (less than $60), $5 ($60 – 100) and $10 (over 100)
#1 – GIFT BAG INCLUDING A ONE NIGHT RETREAT AT BROWN STREET INN, IOWA CITY
One night retreat at the historic Brown Street Inn located in Iowa City, within casual walking distance of downtown Iowa City and University of Iowa campus. Gift bag includes Neal Topliff Solo Piano CD, Wickless Soy Candle, and Vanilla Glycerin Soap, all made especially for the Brown Street Inn. Brown Street Inn, 430 Brown Street, Iowa City, IA, limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $ 135
Minimum starting bid: $70
#2 – DOUBLETREE BY HILTON IN MADISON ONE NIGHT’S STAY
One night’s stay at Madison’s DoubleTree by Hilton. 525 West Johnson St. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $180 (rates fluctuate, so may be anywhere from $120 – $310)
Minimum starting bid: $90
#3 – PEARL NECKLACE AND CASE from ABSOLUTELY ART
Beautiful freshwater pearl necklace with lime glass beads by CocoBell Designs, encased in a red pearl sheen clay case by Nancy Rustad. Donated by Absolutely Art, 2322 Atwood Ave.
Item value: $73
Minimum starting bid: $35
#4 – VERA BRADLEY SLIM TOTE from MADISON SOLE
Vera Bradley tote with inner pockets from Madison Sole, 414 State St., Madison, WI 53703.
Item value: $49
Minimum starting bid: $25
#5 – GIFT BASKET from COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Gift basket from Community Pharmacy containing: LuSa Organic’s Organic Sugar Scrub, Alaffia Shea Butter & Goat’s Milk Daily Toning Facial Soap, tru mélange patchouli & tangerine aromatherapy candle, Collective Wellbeing Dry Skin body butter, Organic India lemon ginger tea, 100% Pure pink grapefruit hydrating body wash, Theo Chocolate’s organic orange and dark chocolate bar, Desert Essence Organics Tropical Coconut Hand and Body Lotion, Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Hand Cream, with loofah, basket and more hidden items.
Item value: $80
Minimum starting bid: $25
#6 – TRADER JOES GIFT BASKET GOES HERE
Gift basket from Trader Joe’s containing an array of goodies with a hint of fall. Included are Cashew with Almond Trail Mix, Pumpkin Pancake Mix, Dried Cranberries and Sparkling Apple Cider plus a whole lot more. A definite must see! Trader Joe’s Madison 1810 Monroe St.
Item value: $50
Minimum starting bid: $25
#7 HARMONY BAR & GRILL GIFT CERTIFICATE AND TEE SHIRTS
Gift certificate valued at $20, one tan men’s tee shirt size XL, one teal women’s v-neck tee shirt size S. Donated by Harmony Bar & Grill, 2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison, limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $45
Minimum starting bid: $20
#8 – JEWELRY SET from ART GECKO
Support the Packers in style with this green and gold earring, bracelet and necklace set. Donated by Art Gecko, with two locations at 1725 Monroe St. and 507 State St.
Item value: $28
Minimum starting bid: $10
#9 – GUILTY FOOD PLEASURES GIFT BAG
This gift bag contains certificates and artisan candy to indulge some of those cravings we all occasionally have. Included are: 1 Large 1-topping pizza from Papa Murphy’s at Copps Food Center in Fitchburg, 5 free combo meals from Taco Bell of Fitchburg, four $5 gift certificates at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar; 1 bag of Gummi Cubs and 2 bag of Sour Patch Kids from Mauries Fine Chocolates. Limitations may apply, see certificates for details.
• Papa Murphy’s, 2980 Cahill Main, Copps Food Center, Fitchburg.
• Taco Bell, 6275 McKee Road, Fitchburg.
• Buffalo Wild Wings certificates can be used at Fitchburg, Monona, East Towne, University Square locations.
• Mauries Fine Chocolates of Madison, 1637 Monroe St.
Item value: up to $64, depending on use of certificates Minimum starting bid: $20
#10 – KITCHEN DRAWER KIT from HYART GALLERY
Kitchen drawer kit (made by the Victoria and Albert Museum of London) is comprised of beautifully patterned scissors, screw driver and tape measure. Donated by Hyart Gallery, 133 W. Johnson St.
Item value: $32
Minimum starting bid: $15
#11 – BOTTLE OPENER from HYART GALLERY & BEER from STAR LIQUOR
One beautiful and heavy bottle opener made by iron design company, and one tasty 22 oz bottle of Local Acre Lager’s Wisconsin Wet Hop. Opener donated by Hyart Gallery, 133 W. Johnson St. Beer donated by Star Liquor, 1209 Williamson Street, Madison.
Item value: $20
Minimum starting bid: $10
#12 – BOTTLE OPENER from HYART GALLERY & MULLED HARD CIDER from STAR LIQUOR
One beautiful and heavy bottle opener made by iron design company, and one tasty 22 oz bottle of Fox Barrel’s Mulled Cider. Opener donated by Hyart Gallery, 133 W. Johnson St. Cider donated by Star Liquor, 1209 Williamson Street, Madison.
Item value: $20
Minimum starting bid: $10
#13 – MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR BATTERY-WARMED VEST from PEMBA SERVES
Unique navy blue Mountain Hard Wear Vest, Men’s Size Large that contains an optional battery operated heating unit. NOTE: The vest is unused and has a long life still to live, but the battery no longer available and not included. Donated by Pemba Serves, 612 West Main, Suite 300, Madison.
Item value: $300
Minimum starting bid: $80
#14 – MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR WOMEN’S WINTER HAT from PEMBA SERVES
Purple winter hat for women, size R. Donated by Pemba Serves, 612 West Main, Suite 300, Madison.
Item value: $30
Minimum starting bid: $15
#15 – MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR WOMEN’S WINTER HAT from PEMBA SERVES
Orange and red winter hat for women, size R. Donated by Pemba Serves, 612 West Main, Suite 300, Madison.
Item value: $30
Minimum starting bid: $15
#16 – MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR WOMEN’S WINTER HAT from PEMBA SERVES
Blue and purple winter hat for women, size R. Donated by Pemba Serves, 612 West Main, Suite 300, Madison.
Item value: $30
Minimum starting bid: $15
#17 – SILENT AUCTION ITEM FOR BID: MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR YOUTH WINTER HAT from PEMBA SERVES
Multicolored winter hat for youth, size L/XL. Donated by Pemba Serves, 612 West Main, Suite 300, Madison.
Item value: $30
Minimum starting bid: $15
#18 – LEKI WALKING POLES from PEMBA SERVES
Lightweight and ultra strong extendable hiking poles made by LEKI. Poles feature a diamond flextip and safety strap. Donated by Pemba Serves, 612 West Main, Suite 300, Madison.
Item value: $140
Minimum starting bid: $50
#19 – MACHINERY ROW BICYCLES WATER BOTTLES & GIFT CERTIFICATES
Two water bottles and two $5 gift certificates ($10 total in gift certificates). Donated by Machinery Row Bicycles on Williamson, 601 Williamson St.
Item value: $20
Minimum starting bid: $10
#20 – WATER BOTTLES AND HOLDERS from BUDGET BICYCLES
Two water bottles and two bicycle water bottle holders donated by Budget Bicycles. Budget Bicycles, multiple locations at 930, 1124, 1201, and 1230 Regent St.
Item value: $22
Minimum starting bid: $11
#21 – TIRE PUMP, PATCH KIT & WATER BOTTLES from BUDGET BICYCLES
Mini stick portable tire pump, patch kit with tire levers and two water bottles donated by Budget Bicycles. Budget Bicycles, multiple locations at 930, 1124, 1201, and 1230 Regent St.
Item value: $51
Minimum starting bid: $25
#22 – SHARK CYCLE HORN & WATER BOTTLES from BUDGET BICYCLES
Shark shaped cycle horn and two water bottles donated by Budget Bicycles. Budget Bicycles, multiple locations at 930, 1124, 1201, and 1230 Regent St.
Item value: $14
Minimum starting bid: $8
#23 – BOULDER’S CLIMBING GYM ONE MONTH MEMBERSHIP
Gift certificate for one month membership for Boulder’s indoor rock climbing gym, with all equipment rentals included. Boulder’s Climbing Gym, 3964 Commercial Ave, Madison. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $90
Minimum starting bid: $45
#24 – BOULDER’S CLIMBING GYM ONE MONTH MEMBERSHIP
Gift certificate for one month membership for Boulder’s indoor rock climbing gym, with all equipment rentals included. Boulder’s Climbing Gym, 3964 Commercial Ave, Madison. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $90
Minimum starting bid: $45
#25 – BOULDER’S CLIMBING GYM FREE CLIMBING DAY PASSES
Gift certificate for two day passes for Boulder’s indoor rock climbing gym, with harness and instruction included. Boulder’s Climbing Gym, 3964 Commercial Ave, Madison. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $24
Minimum starting bid: $10
#26 – BOULDER’S CLIMBING GYM FREE CLIMBING DAY PASSES
Gift certificate for two day passes for Boulder’s indoor rock climbing gym, with harness and instruction included. Boulder’s Climbing Gym, 3964 Commercial Ave, Madison. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $24
Minimum starting bid: $10
#27 – DAISY CAFÉ GIFT CERTIFICATE
A gift certificate valued at $25 for Daisy Café & Cupcakery. Daisy Café & Cupcakery, 2827 Atwood Ave, limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $25
Minimum starting bid: $10
#28 – BANDUNG GIFT CERTIFICATE
A gift certificate valued at $25 for Bandung Indonesian Cuisine. Bandung, 600 Williamson St, limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $25
Minimum starting bid: $10
#29 – BANDUNG GIFT CERTIFICATE
A gift certificate valued at $25 for Bandung Indonesian Cuisine. Bandung, 600 Williamson St, limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $25
Minimum starting bid: $10
#30 – DOBHAN GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $20 for Dobhan, a restaurant featuring fusion cuisine from Nepal and India, with a touch of Mediterranean influence. Dobhan, limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $20
Minimum starting bid: $10
#31 – DOBHAN GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $40 for Dobhan, a restaurant featuring fusion cuisine from Nepal and India, with a touch of Mediterranean influence. Dobhan, limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $40
Minimum starting bid: $20
#32 – BIAGGI’S GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $40 for Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano. Donated by Biaggi’s of 601 Junction Road, Madison. Limitations may apply, see certificates for details.
Item value: $40
Minimum starting bid: $20
#33 – GREENBUSH BAR GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $25 for Greenbush Bar, Madison’s legendary hidden pizza parlor. Greenbush Bar, 914 Regent St. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $25
Minimum starting bid: $10
#34 – SUBWAY GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $15 redeemable at any Subway in the area.
Item value: $15
Minimum starting bid: $5
#35 – HOME-MADE BIRTHDAY CAKE by LAURA DIXSON-KRUIJF
Home-made birthday cake made for you by amateur but experienced baker. Any cake of your choosing, materials can’t exceed $30 in value. See certificate for details.
Item value: unknown
Minimum starting bid: $20
#36 – CORNBLOOM GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $50 for Cornblooms shoe store. Cornblooms, Hilldale Shopping Center, 702 N. Midvale Blvd, limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $50
Minimum starting bid: $25
#37 – ABSOLUTELY ART GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $25 for Absolutely Art. Absolutely Art, 2322 Atwood Ave, limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $25
Minimum starting bid: $10
#38 – PDQ GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate to PDQ gas valued at $20. Support your local employee-owned businesses by using this PDQ gift card. Limitations may apply, see certificates for details.
Item value: $20
Minimum starting bid: $10
#39 – ORANGE TREE IMPORTS GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $25 for Orange Tree Imports, to be applied to kitchen specialty supplies or available classes. Orange Tree Imports, 1721 Monroe St., Madison. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $25
Minimum starting bid: $10
#40 – MORGAN’S SHOES GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $20 for Morgan’s Shoes. Morgan’s Shoes, Hilldale Shopping Center, 702 N. Midvale Blvd. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $20
Minimum starting bid: $10
#41 – MORGAN’S SHOES GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $20 for Morgan’s Shoes. Morgan’s Shoes, Hilldale Shopping Center, 702 N. Midvale Blvd. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $20
Minimum starting bid: $10
#42 – NOT IN MY BACKYARD: THE HANDBOOK by JANE ANNE MORRIS
A soft cover edition of “Not In My Backyard: The Handbook,” by Jane Anne Morris. An invaluable citizen action guide.
Item value: $15
Minimum starting bid: $5
#43 – WISCONSIN LOCAL FOODS JOURNAL by JOAN PETERSON & TERESE ALLEN
Soft cover edition of “Wisconsin Local Foods Journal,” by Joan Peterson and Terese Allen. This week-by-week journal has recipes, seasonal farmer’s market shopping guides and other information to help you eat sustainably and locally.
Item value: $17
Minimum starting bid: $5
#44 – APARTMENT MANAGEMENT IN WISCONSIN
Soft cover edition of the 2005, “Apartment Management in Wisconsin: A Self-Help Guide for Property Managers and Owners” by the Tenant Resource Center.
Item value: $42
Minimum starting bid: $15
#45 – PAIR OF P.S. MUELLER BOOKS
Pair of autographed books by P.S. Mueller, “Cats and Dogs” and “Your Belief System is Shot. – Cartoons and Stuff,” donated by the author.
Item value: $23
Minimum starting bid: $10
#46 – PAIR OF P.S. MUELLER BOOKS
Pair of autographed books by P.S. Mueller, “Cats and Dogs” and “Your Belief System is Shot. – Cartoons and Stuff,” donated by the author.
Item value: $23
Minimum starting bid: $10
#47 – PAIR OF P.S. MUELLER BOOKS
Pair of autographed books by P.S. Mueller, “Cats and Dogs” and “Your Belief System is Shot. – Cartoons and Stuff,” donated by the author.
Item value: $23
Minimum starting bid: $10
#48 – PAIR OF P.S. MUELLER BOOKS
Pair of autographed books by P.S. Mueller, “Cats and Dogs” and “Your Belief System is Shot. – Cartoons and Stuff,” donated by the author.
Item value: $23
Minimum starting bid: $10
#49 – CHRISTMAS RETURNS DONE FOR YOU
Do you hate running around after the holiday season to all the different places from which your loving family and friends selected well-intentioned but misguided gifts? Laura will box, ship and return items that you wish to be returned once the wrapping paper has settled. See certificate for details.
Item value: Unknown
Minimum starting bid: $15
#50 – SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT AROUND MADISON AREA
One 1-hour sightseeing flight within a 50-mile radius of Madison with Rudy Moore, commercially rated private pilot. Please see certificate for details.
Item value: $150
Minimum starting bid: $50
#51 – DIABOLO WITH HANDSTICKS WITH ONE HOUR TRAINING
Diabolo with handsticks ($100) and gift certificate for one hour private lesson ($15) from Truly Remarkable Loon.
Item value: $115
Minimum starting bid: $40
#52 – ELLA’S DELI GIFT CERTIFICATE
3 gift certificates valued at $5 each Ella’s Deli to be applied to food, fun and drink. Ella’s Deli, 2902 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $15
Minimum starting bid: $5
#53 – SUPERCHARGE! FOODS GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $16 for SuperCharge! Foods, to be applied microgreens or wheatgrass. SuperCharge! Foods 1941 East Dayton St, Madison. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $16
Minimum starting bid: $5
#54 – SUPERCHARGE! FOODS GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $16 for SuperCharge! Foods, to be applied microgreens or wheatgrass. SuperCharge! Foods 1941 East Dayton St, Madison. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $16
Minimum starting bid: $5
#55 – SUPERCHARGE! FOODS GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gift certificate valued at $16 for SuperCharge! Foods, to be applied microgreens or wheatgrass. SuperCharge! Foods 1941 East Dayton St, Madison. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $16
Minimum starting bid: $5
#56 – LARGE CARVED WOODEN MASK
Hand carved wooden mask carved in Coco-Bolo by Jonathan Bedford
Item value: $300
Minimum starting bid: $60
#57 – ASIAN BODYWORK by (R)EVOLUTION BODYWORK
Gift certificate valued at $50 one session of AMMA Asian Bodywork Therapy at (R)evolution Bodywork LLC. 335 W Lakeside, Madison. Limitations may apply, see certificate for details.
Item value: $50
Minimum starting bid: $20
#58 – SMALL WOODEN HANDCARVED MASK
Small wooden hand-carved mask by Jonathan Bedford
Item value: $200
Minimum starting bid: $45
#59 – THE FOX IN THE HENHOUSE: HOW PRIVATIZATION THREATENS DEMOCRACY BY Si Kahn and Elizabeth Minnich
Privatization has been the right-wing agenda for years. Healthcare, schools, Social Security, public lands, the military prisons – all are considered game. Through stories, analysis, impassioned argument – even song lyrics – Si Kohn and Elizabeth Minnich show that corporations are by their very nature, unable to fulfill effectively what have traditionally been the responsibilities of government.
Item value: $14.95
Minimum starting bid: $5
#60 – THE FOX IN THE HENHOUSE: HOW PRIVATIZATION THREATENS DEMOCRACY BY Si Kahn and Elizabeth Minnich
Privatization has been the right-wing agenda for years. Healthcare, schools, Social Security, public lands, the military prisons – all are considered game. Through stories, analysis, impassioned argument – even song lyrics – Si Kohn and Elizabeth Minnich show that corporations are by their very nature, unable to fulfill effectively what have traditionally been the responsibilities of government.
Item value: $14.95
Minimum starting bid: $5
#61- THE FOX IN THE HENHOUSE: HOW PRIVATIZATION THREATENS DEMOCRACY BY Si Kahn and Elizabeth Minnich
Privatization has been the right-wing agenda for years. Healthcare, schools, Social Security, public lands, the military prisons – all are considered game. Through stories, analysis, impassioned argument – even song lyrics – Si Kohn and Elizabeth Minnich show that corporations are by their very nature, unable to fulfill effectively what have traditionally been the responsibilities of government.
Item value: $14.95
Minimum starting bid: $5
#62 – A WOMAN’S TOUCH GIFT BASKET
Pleasure Gift Basket containing Ostrich Feathers, Large Wish Candle, 2 Romantic Certificates, AWT Bodacious Body Butter, AWT Sexual Wellness Tea, Luxurious Feather Ticker and Liquid Silk Lubricant from A Woman’s Touch at 600 Williamson St, Madison, WI.
Item value: $50
Minimum starting bid: $20
#63 – LARGE WOODEN CARVING
Hand-carved wooden person by Jonathan Benford
Item value: $225
Minimum starting bid: $55
#64 – PAIR OF WISCONSIN FOOTBALL TICKETS
2 tickets to the Penn State vs. UW football game on 11/26. Game starts at 1pm. Donated by Heidi Wegleitner and P.T. Bjerke.
Item value $98
Minimum starting bid: $40
#65 – GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR TWO ACUPUNCTURE SESSIONS by GENTLE TIGER ACUPUNCTURE
Two complementary Community Acupuncture Sessions (includes waiver of paperwork fee associated with the initial session) from Gentle Tiger Acupuncture, 715 S. Hill Street.
Item value $80
Minimum starting bid: $40
