2007 Silent Auction for SPAN

Holiday Party and Open House on Saturday, December 15 from noon to 2:30 pm

Demonstrations, food, refreshments, games and fun! Bring your friends and family.

Silent Auction runs October 27 - December 15, 2007

Final bids at the Jing Ying Holiday Party on December 15, 2007 (party starts at noon following the 11:00 am test with bidding ending at 2:00 pm). We'll start with a Chinese Lion Dance, demonstrate Kung Fu forms and weapons, then move on to contests, refreshments and bidding!

It's still not too late to make donations. Not only will you help a great charity, you can also promote your business. We leave links up for each year's donors (see last years items here) so you get long term visibility on our web site.

Proceeds benefit the Severna Park Assistance Network (SPAN), a local organization that provides emergency food and financial services to families. The three main areas of assistance are in the area of: prevention of evictions, utility disruption, and medical or prescription needs.

A big thank you to our generous donors! We'll update listings and links to our donors as we get more info and more items. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page for photos of many items!

Silent Auction Items

Item #1 Private Lesson with an instructor of your choice (1 hour). (Location: Arnold at Jing Ying Institute). Value: $60.00
www.jingying.org

Item #2 Mountain Yoga Gift Certificate (Location: Pasadena). Donated by owner, Terri Hogue. For Winter Session
Value: $150.00 www.mountyoga.com

Item #3 Acupuncture De-Tox Session - Two 30-minute sessions of acupuncture for the purpose of feeling very relaxed and to detox the body. Donated by: Steve Smith, Jing Ying Tai Chi Student (301-524-6170 mindfulhealing@yahoo.com)

Item #4 One-hour Zero Balancing Session - "Taking massage to the next level." Donated by Tai Chi student, Jeanne A. Halpin Value: $60.00

Item #5 1 hour Swedish Massage - Donated by Joanne Heath of Muscle Matters Massage, Arnold, Md 410-446-6040 Value: $70 www.musclemattersmassage.com

Item #6 ½ Hour Massage Session (Expires 3/15/08) - Donated by Barbara Todd of A Healing Touch, Arnold/Annapolis, MD. Barbara offers a variety of massage, myofascial, ear candling, and reflexology Value: $45.00 410-757-5829

Item #7 30-minute Bodywork/Craniosacral Therapy Donated by Deborah Wahl, MSPT, ATC. 410-353-0489 (Severna Park) Value:

Item #8 Dental Exam and Dental Cleaning by Glen E. Cocoros D.D.S., Bowie, MD, (301) 249-9098

Item #9 Bone Density Screening - Donated by Arundel Physicians Assoc., 8601 Veterans Hwy, Ste 211, Millersville MD 21108. 410-729-2400, Contact person: Michele Helinsk. The bone density test is a non-invasive, low-dose x-ray screening test for osteoporosis & osteopenia (low bone density). It helps determine your risk for fracture. It’s most appropriate for women over 60 years or post-menopausal women and should not be done on pregnant women. The test will be done on a Wed or Fr at the Arundel Physicians Associates office. Value: @$110.00 http://www.keepinguhealthy.com/

Item #10 - Four 1-hour guitar/music lessons - Donated by the multi-talented Bill Bechtold, kung fu student Value: $150.00

Item #11 One Large Cookie Tray (serves 12-24 people) - Donated and baked by Caterina Borg of Mumsies Gourmet Cookies & Tea Cakes. www.mumsiesgourmet.com, Six dozen gourmet cookies (variety). Serves 12-24 people. These are delicious!! Anyone can go online and request a free sample.

Item #12 - 5-Liter Pan of Italian Gelato* - You choose the flavor! Serves 35. Can’t think of what to do with 5 liters of gelato? Bring it to a Jing Ying party or as a refreshment for after testing! Cipriano’s gelato is out-of-this-world delicious. (Order requires 48-hour notice). Visit www.cipsgelato.com for more information. Donated by Cipriano’s Authentic Italian Gelato, 562 B&A Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146 (in the heart of old Severna Park). Open year round! Catering and tours also available. Value: $45.00

Item #13 Weekend Getaway for your pet - A weekend of fun and pampering for your four legged companion at Fieldstone Animal Inn in Millersville, Md. Value: $200+ 410-647-6516 www.fieldstoneanimalinn.com

Item #14 Arbonne Gift Certificate - Natural skincare and beauty products. Donated by Tess Bloomquist. tessbloomquist@comcast.net Value: $30.00

Item # 15 ½ Hour In-Home Color Consultation - Donated by Jessica L Gordon. Consultation begins with tour of your project to allow Jessica to get a sense of your needs. She then designs the appropriate color scheme for your home. www.myspace.com/bucketsofcolor Value: $40.00

Item #16 Niftee Thriftee Gift Certificate - best little secret in Pasadena! Open Weds & Sat 10am-2pm, 3703 Mountain Rd, Pasadena 410-437-3666 Value: $25.00

Item #17 Origami Roses - Handcrafted by David Cuccia, tai chi student. Value: Priceless

Item #18 - Teaposy Daydream Teapot and Teaposies. Donated by our friends at East-West Tea Emporium, located on Ritchie Hwy. www.eastwesttea.com, Stop by on Saturdays for a tea tasting! See web site for hours. Value: $45.98

Item #19 Phillips Digital Photo Frame - Donated by Jing Ying Student, Rick Gallahan. Value: $199.99

Item #20 –Mother Tiger Print (by local artist and teacher, Dorothy Redman, Columbia, MD. The tiger is the mother of the baby tiger, and they lived at the Baltimore Zoo. Dorothy’s work can be seen on mugs, t-shirts, and more at the Zoo.) 410-997-4993, http://mysite.verizon.net/danredding/
Value: $75.00

Item #21 - Tiger Cub Print (by local artist and teacher, Dorothy Redman, Columbia, MD. This tiger is the baby of the
accompanying mother tiger. Dorothy’s work can be seen on mugs, t-shirts, and more at the Baltimore Zoo.) 410-997-4993, http://mysite.verizon.net/danredding/
Value: $75.00

Item #22 - April’s Aromatics Basket Bath & body oil, herbal bath salts, bath & shower gel. Custom blended scents, aromatherapy consultations, and aromatherapy education classes available. Call 410-255-2006. Value: $34.00

Item #23 - Sterling Silver Earrings.925 sterling silver, with fine silver bezel and Hill Tribes Silver earwires,
silver moonstones. by Jing Ying student, Erin Higgins Visit her web site: www.pyrus-malus.com/poisonedapplejewelry.html

Item #24 - Green Dragon Exits the Water Necklace - Handcrafted by Erin Higgins, Jing Ying Tai Chi student.
.925 Sterling and fine silver. YAG (lab-grown green garnets -- the stuff used in lasers!)b lack vulcanized rubber neck cord. Visit Erin’s new web site: www.pyrus-malus.com/poisonedapplejewelry.html

Item #25 - Stone Pendant .925 sterling silver, with fine silver bezel, two labradorite cabochans and black vulcanized
rubber neck cord by Jing Ying student, Erin Higgins Visit her web site: www.pyrus-malus.com/poisonedapplejewelry.html

Item #26 Kitchen Set with Felted Soap. One handmade felted kitchen soap with one kitchen towel and one wash mitt. What a great idea for a house warming gift but equally great for yourself. Once the soap is use up, you have a ball of felted yarn that you can use as a pin cushion or other artsy project. Donated by our friend, Stephanie of www.neatogroovy.com Stephanie is a really COOL recycling diva! She and her husband also run a special-effects makeup business. Value:$11.99

Item #27 - Orikaso Picnic Set - 2 bowls, 2 cups, 2 multifunctional dishes. Set folds flat for easy storage. Donated by
Wendy Ng, Jing Ying tai chi student. Value: $27.95

Item #28 - Orikaso Picnic Set - 2 bowls, 2 cups, 2 multifunctional dishes. Set folds flat for easy storage. Donated by
Wendy Ng, Jing Ying tai chi student. Value: $27.95

Item #29 - Kensington Hurricane - Made of sturdy resin, the hurricane base is a golden wheat color distressed with deep
russet tones. Fill with pillar candles or with greenery or ornaments for a special holiday display. Donated by Jing Ying parent, Mrs. Brighton, Southern Living at Home Consultant Value: $39.95

Item #30 - Origami Frog - Handcrafted by the very talented David Cuccia, tai chi student. Value: Priceless

Item #31 - Origami Ant - Handcrafted by David Cuccia, tai chi student. Value: Priceless

Item #32 - 5-pc Cast-Iron Tetsubin Tea Set. Donated by our good friend, Marie Lovelace. Value: $75.00

Item #33 - Crane Origami Broach (lacquered) - crafted by Stacy Tolan, mom of Jing Ying p.e. students. Value: priceless

Item #34 - Crane Origami Broach (lacquered) - crafted by Stacy Tolan, mom of Jing Ying p.e. students. Value: priceless

Item #35 - Crane Origami Broach (lacquered) - crafted by Stacy Tolan, mom of Jing Ying p.e. students. Value: priceless

Item #36 Crane Origami Mobile - crafted by Stacy Tolan, mom of Jing Ying p.e. students. Value: priceless

Item #37 Origami Baby Booties - crafted by Stacy Tolan, mom of Jing Ying p.e. students. Value: priceless

Item #38 - Men’s Cologne: Black by Kenneth Cole. Donated by: Jessica Voisinet, Kung Fu student & perfume model.

Item #39 -Women’s Cologne: True Star (Tommy Hilfiger), Davidoff: Cool Water Wave plus 6 small samples of
various colognes. Donated by: Jessica Voisinet, Kung Fu student & perfume model.

Item #40 - Franciscan Basket - This ornate Franciscan Basket is layered finish and hand-applied antique wash convey the
passage of time. The basket is handcrafted of sturdy iron and tin, and its flat base makes it perfect for dressing your table or
hanging. Includes holes for drainage. Will weather over time if left outside. Donated by Jing Ying parent, Mrs. Brighton,
Southern Living at Home consultant.

Item #41 Bamboo Flute - Amazing flute handcrafted by Bill Bechtold from PVC. Incredible! Value: Priceless

Item #42 Jay O’Callahan Labyrinth of Uncle Mark CD . For TEEN-ADULT. Could an Irish Catholic man, a brilliant lawyer from Cambridge, Massachusetts and a Japanese Canadian dress designer become Romeo AND Juliet writ
large? What happens when in the middle of World War II, the woman you marry is treated like the enemy?
The Labyrinth of Uncle Mark is like a Bach cantata. If it were a painting it would be like Rembrandt's Man in a Golden Helmut. -Robert Perkins, BBC, PBS Donated by Artana Productions. Artana recordings can be purchased from FUN Books www.FUN-Books.com Value: $15.00

Item #43 Raspberries CD, Ages 7+. Magical berries! Can they change an unlucky farmers life? Sad Simon is just
about to lose hope when a small present makes a big difference. This is an amazing story created by a masterful
storyteller! Give the gift of storytelling to the children you love. Donated by Artana Productions. Artana recordings can be purchased from FUN Books www.FUN-Books.com Value: $15.00

Item #44 - Two storytelling recording by Jim Weiss - If you haven’t heard Jim Weiss, you’ve been missing out! He is an
excellent storyteller.Good Luck Duck ages 5+ (new release!) and Famously Funny ages 5+
Donated by: Greathall Productions. Jim Weiss recordings can be purchased from FUN Books www.FUN-Books.com. Value of 2 CDs: $29.90

Item #45 - Two storytelling recording by Jim Weiss - If you haven’t heard Jim Weiss, you’ve been missing out! He is an
excellent storyteller. A Treasury of Wisdom (new release!) ages 7+ AND Masters of the Renaissance ages 7+ Donated by:
Greathall Productions. Jim Weiss recordings can be purchased from FUN Books www.FUN-Books.com. Value of 2 CDs: $29.90

Item #46 Affinity CD - The elegant strings of the Japanese koto and calming tones of the shakuhachi bamboo flute create an
acoustic soundscape of melodies to warm the heart and spirit. Performed by the Falconers, a husband and wife team, owners
of Koto World. Donated by: Koto World. Koto World recordings can be purchased from FUN Books www.FUN-Books.com Value: $15.00

Item #47 Island Dreams CD - Acoustic music from Japan, Okinawa, Hawai'i, and beyond; as uplifting and
nurturing as an ocean breeze. Performed by Dragonfly: Aiko Shimada , vocals and guitars; Elizabeth Falconer,
koto; and introducing Mako, Okinawan sanshin, vocals, and ukulele. Donated by: Koto World. Koto World recordings can be purchased from FUN Books www.FUN-Books.com Value: $15.00

Item #48 Train in a Box - Handcrafted by Bob & Jacki Colestock (tai chi students/teachers). Value: Priceless

Item #49 Historic Women VHS

Item #50 - Teenagers from Outer Space DVD Funny "B" movie from the 1950's - Donated by the Greers. Value:

Item #51 David Sedaris Boxed Set of Audio CDs - Hailed by "The New Yorker, " Sedaris has delighted National Public Radio listeners for years. On this CD, he gives voice to his biting sensibility with his collection of comic stories and essays. Selections include "Barrell Fever and Other Stories, Holidays on Ice, " and "Naked." Some profanity and dark humor. Abridged. 14 CDs. Donated by Wendy Ng (pre-owned) Value: $79.98

Item #52 - "Selected Shorts" audio CD - Donated by Wendy Ng (pre-owned). Value: $28.00

Item #53 Ukrainian Egg (Holly) Handcrafted by Wendy Ng, tai chi student Value: $30.00

Item #54 Ukrainian Egg (Red) Handcrafted by Wendy Ng, tai chi student Value: $35.00

Item #55 Ukrainian Egg (Stars) Handcrafted by Wendy Ng, tai chi student Value: $25.00

Item #56 Fingerless Gloves - Hand-knitted by Lane Greer using hand-dyed wool from Border Leicester sheep at Kipparoo Farm (www.kiparoofarmstudio.com) in western Maryland. Lane does limited special orders as well and is a multi-Blue Ribbon winner for her unique knitted and crocheted pieces. She also designs knitwear and is known for her rasta-colored pieces. You can contact Lane through bgreer@jingying.org Value: $50.00

Item #57 Walter the Farting Dog Plush (based on a book series) Donated by www.FUN-Books.com Value: $19.99

Item #58 Judaica Items: Silver Hamsha, Mezuzah & Lantern - Nancy won a basket of Judaica items in a different silent auction. We kept some of the items but are passing along a few of them. We were unfamiliar with many of the items so we had to do some research. We have included the names of the items here; if you aren’t familiar with these items, do some research online. It’s a great learning experience. Donated by the Greers. Value:$100.00+

Item #59 - Photo "Cabinet" - Two Drawers contain plastic sleeves for 42 photos each. Donated by the Greers. Value:

Item #60: Life Learning Magazine 1-year subscription - Discover how to employ self-directed, life-based learning in your own life and/or that of your child. One year subscription (6 issues). www.lifelearningmagazine.com Value: $27.00

Item #61: 7 Chopstick Holders

Item #62 Home Education Magazine Back Issues (6) Reading and writing back issues. Donated by Home
Education Magazine: www.home-ed-mag.com Value: $37.00

Item #63 Blue Santa - Donated by the Greers

Item #64 Green Santa - Donated by the Greers

Item #65 Ralph Masiello’s Dragon Drawing Book - Donated by Charlesbridge Publishing (ages 8-11). www.charlesbridge.com Value: $7.95

Item #66 - Hot Stuff Oven Mitt - Donated by the Greers.

Item #67 - Avon/Derek Jeter Cologne & Toilet Kit - Donated by Nancy Greer, www.youravon.com/ngreer Value: $40

Item #68 - Phase 10 Game - donated by the Greers.

Item #69 Zen Blocks Game: a cooperative cube game - Donated by Family Pastimes (www.familypastimes.com), Canada. You can purchase their games from www.FUN-Books.com Value: $24.50

Item #70 - Twin Aero Launcher - donated by Glen Greer. Value: $11.99

Item #71 - TV Guide Electronic Crossword - Donated by Lane Greer, Jing Ying student. Value: $39.99

Item #72 - Nature Books: (Bird Watcher and Mammals) - Donated by Rhonda Heishman, parent of a Jing Ying student. Value: $17.94

Item #73 Christmas books - (The Christmas Cub and Laura’s Christmas Star) - Donated by Rhonda Heishman, parent of a Jing Ying student. Value: $12.94

Item #74 Set of 2 Books: A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue and My Mouth is a Volcano - Helping children learn the difference between tattling & telling and how to manage their thoughts and words without interrupting. Value: $19.90

Item #75 Set of 3 Maze Books (Puzzle Planet, Puzzle School and Animaze!) Donated by Rhonda Heishman, parent of a Jing Ying student. Ages 5+

Item #76 Usborne Map & Maze Puzzles (Advanced) and The History Puzzle for Ages 9-12 Donated by Rhonda Heishman, parent of a Jing Ying. Value: @$20.00

Item #77 Set of Math Books: Multiplying Menace; Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere; and Zachary Zormer Shape Transformer Ages 6-10. Donated by Charlesbridge Publishing www.charlesbridge.com Value: $20.85

Item #78 Set of 2 Science Books: Wired and Sneeze! Ages 6-10. Donated by Charlesbridge Publishing. www.charlesbridge.com Value: $13.90

Item #79 - 38"x38" Christmas Table Cover - Handcrafted by Wendy Ng, Jing Ying Tai Chi Student Value: Priceless

Item #80 - Ravens T-shirt Adult Large - Donated by the Greers. Value: $15.00

Item #81 Remin Chronicles Gift Basket - 1 Autographed copy of The Dark Dreamwaver, 1 Dark Dreamweaver T-Shirt (size: adult small can be exchanged if unworn and unwashed), 1 tube earth spectrum (magical glitter), 1 tube fire spectrum (magical glitter), Total Value: Approx. $50.00

Item #82 Green afghan (5'x3 ½') Twin-size afghan. Great as a winter throw or lap blanket. Machine wash, permanent press, tumble dry - low heat. Donated by Dawn Penrod. Value: $40.00

Item #83 Melaleuca Basket - Donated by Barbara Gill Lotions and other nurturing natural products. 410-320-4026.

Item #84 Tan afghan (5'x3 ½') - Twin-size afghan. Great as a winter throw or lap blanket. Machine wash, permanent press, tumble dry - low heat. Donated by Dawn Penrod. Value: $40.00

Item #85 -Tai Chi Calligraphy Scroll Hand-crafted by an artist in China. Donated by acupuncturist Justin Landers of Body
Anew. www.bodyanew.net Value: Priceless

Item #86 Christmas Box - An assortment of Christmas decorations including ornaments, candles, and window clings. Value: $140.81

Item #87 Nativity Set with Stable - Nine pieces, including one stable, six figures, and two animals. Value: $19.99

Item #88 Nativity Set - Six pieces including six figures and two animals. Value: $39.99

Item #89 Angel - Value: $19.99

Item #90 Chuck Norris T-Shirt, "Chuck’s Coming" 100% pre-shrunk cooton, size: large. Value $19.95

Item #48 N-Gauge Train-garden-in-a-box. Fully operational train with electronically controlled switches and professional landscape design. This is a hand-made work of art more than a toy! And it all fits in a portable wood box with hinged lid and carry handles. Built by Bob and Jackie Colestock.