1. shopping
2. auctions

Merriconeag Community
Merriconeag Waldorf School is very grateful for the tremendous outpouring of
energy and support that surrounds this annual fund-raising event which benefits
our tiered tuition program. The 2014 auction catalog is filled with a great number
of new and exciting items, as well as items we look forward to every year. We thank
everyone who generously donated these wonderful items and services.
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Our deepest gratitude goes to the volunteers for their hard work and great energy:
Auction Co-Chairs: Amy Eshoo and Lisa Bossi
Database Management and Accounting: Melissa Hoy, John Olson, Nate Hoy
Variety Show Direction: Lisa Bossi; Assistant: Regina Kusche
Decorations and Props: Priscilla Nicholson, Jon Nichols and Brian Kessler
Graphic Design and Signage: Lisa Bossi
Catalog Design, Layout and Sponsorship Ads: Susan Caron
Catalog Layout: Johanna Flath
Food Coordinators: Jo D. Saffeir, Lisa Lukis, Michelle Jean
Beverage Coordinators: Melisa Walker and Basha Burwell
Silent Auction Donations: Amy Eshoo (Lead), Meghan Nathanson (EC),
Susan Stark, Alicia Heyburn and Katie Martin (Grades 1-8), Patty Carton (HS),
Barbara Kappelmann (Board), Michael Fenderson (Faculty)
Silent Auction Logistics: Tracy Libby, Stacie Hamilton-Waldron, Alicia Heyburn,
Sara and Chuck Staples and Colette Howell
Merri-Happenings: Valerie Konstantino and Sarah Pierce
to benefit Tiered tuition
Event Sponsorships: Jon Nichols
Staffing: Stacie Hamilton-Waldron
Emcees: Scott Libby (Silent Auction), Michael Stefanakos (Speed Auction)
Baby Sitting Coordinator: Lucy Birkett Ahearne
Additional Help: Grace and Sylvie Holland, Siona Henze, Michelle Gordon, Carina
Wishman-Freedner, Julie Yeo
Music: Nancy Roderick, Zachary Neveu, Dan Pierce, Victoria Stefanakos
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In addition we would like to thank the faculty, administrative staff, and all of the
wonderful parent volunteers who make this event run smoothly. Enjoy the evening!
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Thank you to our generous Sponsors:
HEART SPONSORS ($750)
Heron Pond Farm
Portland Ovations
Integrated Forest Management, Inc.
Rainbow Toys
Maine Integrative Healthcare
Ruhmanware
Martha Bars
Shaina’s Strings Studio
Albin, Randall & Bennett
Milkweed Farm
Small Potatoes Creative
Back Cove Financial
Neil Sattin’s Natural Dog Blog
State Theatre Presents
Freeport Hardware
New England School of Metalwork
Susan Bryant Caron Handcrafted Jewelry
Keller Williams Realty
Ocean Stone Designs
The Enchanted Mushroom
Phosphor Games Studio
Old Crow Ranch
ThistleGaard Perennial Gardens
Royal River Natural Foods
One Lupine Fiber Arts
Uriel Pharmacy
Southern Maine Chrysler Dodge Jeep/Portland Volvo
Painting with Glass
Wicked Joe Coffee Roasting
Spinnaker Trust
Pineland Farms Market
HEAD SPONSORS ($400)
Preti Flaherty Law Firm
HANDS SPONSORS ($225)
Bath Savings Institution
Curtis Lawn and Yard Care
GRADE BASKETS
Thank you to Amy Eshoo and the Grade Basket
Coordinators for pulling together these wonderful gifts
from the heart!
EC: Talia Audley for FABRIC AQUARIUM
We wish to thank the following businesses for their generous donations. Please thank
them with your patronage.
Grade 1: Julie Yeo for HANDMADE WOODEN BARN & FARMYARD
Grade 2: Regina Kusche for HAND KNITTED BLANKET
AKOSUA
Grade 3: Carina Wishman-Freedner for STARTER VEGETABLE GARDEN KIT
Anne Brooks Handweaving
Grade 4: Michelle Jean for BACKYARD TRACKING & EXPLORATION KIT
Basha Burwell Jewelry
Beattie Chicks
Brooks Farm and Feed
Chewonki Foundation
Circa Home and Vintage
Curtis Lawn and Yard Care
Entropy Farm
Grade 5: Sandra Horne for BASKET FOR BABY & NEW MOTHER
Grade 6: Ilse Haag for DELICIOUS SUSTENANCE BOWL & WELL-BEING BAG
Grade 7: Valerie Konstantino for BASKET OF CHOCOLATEs & DELECTABLES
Grade 8: Diane Campos/Barbara Kappelmann for HANDMADE
HODGEPODGE BOWL
HS: Valerie Konstantino for Empty Nester’s Basket
FlowFold
Gracie’s Garden
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5~6 happy hour
6~7:20 silent auction
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8:00 alumna speaker
8:20 speed fundraiser
8:35 cash raffle drawing
8:35~9:30 variety Show
variety show Participants
A round of applause to everyone involved with The Variety Show!
Kevin Lukis
Lisa Lukis
Lisa Mainella
Jess Moore
Brianna Robillard
John Saccone
Christine Sloan
David Sloan
Lynn Thurrell
Tay Veitch
Melissa Walker
Susan Wallace
Catherine Weiland
Jamie Welch
Kelly Welch
Kristin Agudelo
Adrian Bossi
Rose Mary Burwell
Nathan Doan
Michael Fenderson
Sean Fitzpatrick
Noah Fralich
Abigail Hight
Will Hight
Brian Kessler
Oliver Kinser
Regina Kusche
Derek Libby
Scott Libby
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alumna speaker
Our alumna speaker, Page Nichols, attended Merriconeag from
nursery through 8th grade (2002).
Page has had a strong social conscience since her early years–
as a child she asked her friends to donate to a philanthropic
cause in lieu of birthday presents. In high school, Page
volunteered with a variety of programs that support juvenile
offenders using a Restorative Justice approach.
She now runs the Restorative Learning Program at The REAL
School–a public/alternative middle school and high school that
serves students in southern Maine whose needs have not been
met in traditional school settings. She is also a board member and
program facilitator for the teen parenting program of Seeds of Independence and
a student at USM’s Educational Leadership program. She is incredibly passionate
about working with Maine’s most under-resourced children.
More than a decade after graduating from Merriconeag’s 8th grade, Page still
considers some of her Merriconeag classmates to be her closest friends.
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Auction Rules
Bidding Procedure
All sales are final. Please read specifications and limitations carefully. Items cannot be
returned or exchanged.
By his or her purchase, the buyer waives any claims for liability against Merriconeag
Waldorf School or the donor of the property that may result from the utilization of
property or services sold.
Unless otherwise specified, all auction services must be used by April 6th, 2015.
It is the responsibility of the bidder to coordinate with the donor to redeem services
purchased at the auction.
Bidding on both the Silent Auction and Speed Fundraiser must be done with a bid
number received when you register at the front table. You can also use your bid
number to purchase raffle tickets.
The Silent Auction features a wide range of items and services. Bid sheets are
displayed adjacent to each item. Bidding on Silent Auction items will be open from
5:00–7:20 with staggered closings until 7:50. Bid as many times as you wish,
however, bids must be in the increments as specified on the bid sheet.
You do not have to be present to win a silent auction or raffle item. If you leave
before the end of the auction and you have a winning bid, you will be notified. You
must arrange for payment within one week of being notified or the next bidder may
be entitled to the item.
The Speed Fundrasier will begin around 8:20, immediately followed by the Variety
Show. In the Speed Funraiser, persons who wish to contribute a tax-deductible gift
supporting tiered tuition, do so by holding up their bid card and waiting to be
recognized by the spotters.
It is a speedy reverse auction–you start with the top offer of $10,000 and work
down to $25, with the hope that everyone can contribute at some level. There are no
gimmicks, no gifts, no stuff–you choose to give a donation that is fully tax-deductible
as a way to show your support for all of the families who would otherwise not be
able to afford this education.
Table Arrangement
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1 Food & Dining
closes at 7:50
simply sign upno bidding required
closes at 7:20
5 Home & Garden
closes at 7:40
2Kids
closes at 7:25
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3 Clothing
Accessories
closes at 7:30
4Getaways
& Garden
6 Home
and Lessons
closes at 7:45
& Garden
7 Home
and Services
closes at 7:45
closes at 7:35
Class Baskets are located on the Silent Auction tables.
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Accounting
The winning bidder will be recorded along with the amount of the bid. This record
will constitute the bidder’s agreement to pay that amount.
Do not allow anyone else to use your bid number.
Full payment is due on auction night and can be made by cash, a check made out
to Merriconeag Waldorf School, or credit card (MasterCard or Visa). Clerks will be
on hand to accept payment beginning at 9:00 pm.
All auction items must be removed from the premises at the close of the auction.
The Auction Committee will not be responsible for items left after the auction.
The IRS requires that we notify you that only the difference between the fair market
value of a silent auction item and the price paid by the purchaser may be taken as
a tax deduction. Fair market value is based either on the actual cost incurred by the
donor or a reasonable estimate of actual costs and values.
Donations toward the Speed Fundraiser are fully tax-deductible, as no goods or
services are exchanged for this gift.
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cash raffle
Winner keeps 25% of the total cash raffle proceeds; remaining 75% goes directly to
Merriconeag’s Tiered Tuition fund.
The total will be continually updated the night of the auction—as it goes up, so does
the amount that the winner gets to keep!
Last year the lucky winner took home over $2,000!
Tickets cost $25 each or 5 for $100.
You can use your bidder number (or cash) to purchase cash raffle
tickets. Available up until the drawing at 8:30.
GOOD LUCK!
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Merriconeag Waldorf School
Founded in 1984, Merriconeag Waldorf School is the largest Waldorf school in
Maine. We serve 240 students in early childhood through grade 12, with families
coming from over 20 surrounding towns.
The Early Childhood program and Grades 1–8 are situated on 80 acres off the
Desert Road in Freeport. This campus includes five state-of-the-art buildings: an
Early Childhood Center, two classroom buildings housing Grades 1–8, the
Community Hall and the Handcraft Building. Fields and woods provide ample
space for play, nature study, gardening, camping, hiking and cross-country skiing.
The High School is located 15 minutes away, at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester.
Pineland Farms is an impressive campus set in a beautiful rural landscape. An
ideal classroom building, a 3,000-acre working farm, and diverse recreational
opportunities make Pineland well suited to the Waldorf high school curriculum.
While independent, the school is part of a worldwide Waldorf school movement
that began in Europe over eighty years ago and now encompasses more than 1,000
schools and 1,600 early childhood programs on five continents. Merriconeag is
an accredited member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
(AWSNA) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Waldorf schools provide strong academic course work, complemented by art, music,
drama, handcrafts, rhythmic games and activities, gardening, woodworking, physical
education, expressive movement and experience in nature. Merriconeag Waldorf
School seeks to develop a diverse community and welcomes families of all ethnic,
social, economic and religious backgrounds.
Through tiered tuition, the school strives to make Waldorf education available to all
families who desire it for their children. Over 40% percent of our families participate
in our successful tiered tuition program. The auction proceeds directly benefit tiered
tuition, making it possible for these families to attend Merriconeag.
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event listing
Don’t be shy, be a part of the
All of these events are open to the public. Please come and bring a friend!
Tuesday, April 8
Windows into Waldorf Early Childhood
A program for parents of prospective nursery and kindergarten students
Early Childhood Center (Please register by calling 865-3900 x103)
9:00–10:00 am
Wednesday, April 9
Tour of Grades 1–8
Meet at Community Hall (Please register by calling 865-3900 x103)
8:15–10:30 am
Saturday, April 12
Early Childhood Open House
Early Childhood Center (Please register by calling 865-3900 x103)
10:00 am–12:00
outreach and enrollment drive!
Wednesday, April 16 (1:15 pm) and Thursday, April 17 (7:00 pm)
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Performed by the 8th graders
Community Hall
Wednesday, April 30 & Thursday, May 1
Senior Project Presentations
Community Hall
6:30 pm
Sunday, May 4
Poetry Festival with Richard Blanco judging
Community Hall
3:00–5:00 pm
Saturday, May 10
May Celebration & Medieval Faire
Desert Road Campus
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Thursday, June 5 & Friday, June 6
Almost Maine by John Cariani
Performed by the 12th graders
St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress Street, Portland
Tickets at www.stlawrencearts.org.
7:00 pm
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all Merriconeag students and parents! This March and April, the
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you know
a child who would benefit from a Waldorf education?
school is opening its doors to welcome your friends on campus!
Bring them or their parents to the school! There’s something for
Just think of any family who might enjoy and benefit from a Merriconeag education.
everyone.
Bring them to a play or a “Tea and Play,” to an info night or a guest day, to whatever
might work for them, just bring them! Bring a parent, bring a student, or bring a
grandparent.
They’re all
welcome!!
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FOOD AND DRINK
GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY:
Azure Café
Antonia’s Pizzeria
Bow Street Market
Buck’s Naked BBQ & Steakhouse
China Rose
D.L Geary Brewing Co
Freeport Hardware
262 US Route 1, Suite 1
Freeport Maine 04032
207-865-9557
© 2011 True Value® Company. All rights reserved.
El Camino Cantina
Fuji Sakura
Freeport Café
Gather
Grill 233
Hannaford
Lemongrass Vietnamese Restaurant
Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen
Paciarino
Pineland Farms Creamery
Riverfront Barbeque & Grille
Shaws
Small Potatoes Creative
The Little Dog Coffee Shop
Wicked Joe
Wild Oats Bakery &Café
Wilbur’s of Maine
Many thanks also to the Merriconeag Parent Bakers!
COMING thIs sprING:
pLANts!
We’ve teamed up with
Wren robinson Greenhouse
and will be offering a full selection of annuals,
perennials, herbs, and vegetables —
exciting new varieties as well as
familiar favorites.
We are growing to serve you better!
Short on time? Shop from home at
trueValue.com and get
free shipping to our store
Open 7 Days a Week • 865.9557
262 US Route 1, Freeport
South of Desert Road and North of the Big Indian
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Royal River
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Preti Flaherty
Proudly Supports
Merriconeag Waldorf School.
REALTY
At Preti Flaherty, it’s our job to help
reduce the burden of legal issues.
Whether it’s resolving a dispute or
structuring a joint venture, we work
with companies and entrepreneurs
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Learn more at www.preti.com.
Happily sponsoring
Merriconeag Waldorf School
Real Estate is all about people and building
strong communities.
We have the skills and resources to help
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[email protected]
Attorneys at Law
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OFFICE: 207-879-9800
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Lawn and Yard Care
Lawn Mowing • Brush Hogging •
Garden Rototilling • Light Trucking •
Snow Plowing
Elwyn Curtis
207-865-6577
30 Hunter Road • Freeport, ME 04032
ARB proudly supports
Merriconeag Waldorf School
Providing
solutions.
Fostering
growth.
CHRISTINE BYRNE
PRINCIPAL
[email protected]
56 Depot Road • Falmouth, ME 04105
207-541-9500
Securities and Advisory Services offered through
Commonwealth Financial Network
Specialized, Customized CPA and Business
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In today’s complex world, privately owned companies and
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That’s why Albin, Randall & Bennett is organized into teams
of specialists, each focused on a specific industry. As one of
Maine’s oldest full-service certified public accounting and
business consulting firms, we quickly pinpoint your unique
challenges and opportunities, then deliver innovative solutions
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Silent Auction Items
Clothing & Accessories
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FOR TICKETS VISIT SMIRKUS.ORG OR CALL 877-SMIRKUS
See you there!
Felted scarf
Handmade by Jodi Clayton
Value: $80
Donor: Jodi Clayton-One Lupine Fiber Arts
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Woman’s tunic
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Little girl’s dress
Made by Merriconeag alum Charley Friedman
Value: $50
Donor: Charles Friedman-FlowFold
Tiny Cocoon Earrings
Monday & Tuesday, August 4 & 5
1pm & 6pm shows
flowfold Red tote bag
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Merriconeag Waldorf School•Freeport
Chenille scarf
Woven by Anne Brooks
Value: $55
Donor: Anne Brooks Handweavings
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Twisted sterling silver wire beads made by Susan Caron
Value: $40
Donor: Susan Caron–Susan Bryant Caron Handcrafted Jewelry
Handmade by Regina Kusche out of recycled sweaters
Value: $50
Donor: Regina Kusche–AKOSUA
Handmade by Regina Kusche
Value: $30
Donor: Regina Kusche–AKOSUA
double wrap bead & leather bracelet
Handmade by Sandra Horne
Value: $30
Donor: Sandra Horne
“Marfa Lights” necklace
Handmade by Basha Burwell, sterling silver on sterling chain
Value: $155
Donor: Basha Burwell–Basha Burwell Jewelry
Hand knitted owl hat
Knit by First Grade Teacher Mrs. Samuelson. Sized for young child
Value: $25
Donor: Margaret Samuelson
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Knitted children’s purse
Handmade by Diana Norwood
Colorful with finger knitted piping and strap, and flower button
Value: $25
Donor: Diana Norwood
Wind Necklace
Twisted sterling silver bead on chain made by Susan Caron
Value: $80
Donor: Susan Caron–Susan Bryant Caron Handcrafted Jewelry
Screen printed tote bag
Handmade by Melisa Walker
Value: $75
Donor: Melisa Walker
double wrap bead & leather bracelet
Handmade by Sandra Horne
Value: $30
Donor: Sandra Horne
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Half an Organic Lamb, raised on our land in Pownal
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Case of 40 Martha Bars
Natural energy for your active lifestyle
Value: $100
Donor: Martha Carton–Martha Bars
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double wrap bead & leather bracelet
Handmade by Sandra Horne
Value: $30
Donor: Sandra Horne
Food & Dining
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Dominican Dinner for 6
Prepared at your home; you provide ingredients
Value: $75
Donor: Robin Hetzler and Family
50# of Grass-fed, Happy Beef from Old Crow Ranch, Durham, Maine
Value: $300
Donor: Steve and Seren Sinisi–Old Crow Ranch
Pineland Farms Market Food Basket
Value: $50
Donor: Pineland Farms Market
Homemade Gluten-Free Granola
Made by Caroline Norden
Value: $20
Donor: Caroline Norden
20 Red-Raspberry Plants
Value: $120
Donor: Lisa Mainella and Hans Gundersen
Homemade Japanese Dinner for 6
Value: $180
Donor: Nori Ichizawa
Gourmet Indian Dinner for 4
Value: $120
Donor: Anne and Peter Taylor
6 pint variety pack of lacto-fermented vegetables
Made by Lisa Edge
Value: $48
Donor: Lisa Edge–Gracie’s Garden
Value: $250
Donor: Jo D. Saffeir and Kris Carr
Getaways & Outings
Wicked Joe and Bard Coffee Basket
Coffee, Wicked Joe t-shirt, mugs, Kalita Brewing kit, felted coasters made
by Kari Guddeck, coffee and/or brewing class.
Value: $150
Donor: Bill and Kari Guddeck and Wicked Joe Coffee Roasting
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Homemade Brazilian Dinner for 6
Milkweed Farm Share
Value: $180
Donor: Adalgisa Holtrop
Value: $525
Donor: Lucretia and Michael Woodruff–Milkweed Farm
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Summer week at Ambejejus Lake, Maine
Value: $700
Donor: Patty Carton and John Newlin
An afternoon voyage on Casco Bay aboard the 19’ sloop “Caboose”
With Captain Ben Tupper
Value: $180
Donor: Ben and Mariana Tupper
2 nights for two at Debsconeag Lake Wilderness Camp, Maine
Value: $230
Donor: Chewonki Foundation
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MLK weekend, 2015 at “Camp Mugawumpa” near Sugarloaf Mountain
Value: $525
Donor: Michael and Victoria Stefanakos
7 Nights in Park City, Utah
4 bedroom townhouse
Value: $2500
Donor: Frank Chessa and Susan Stark
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a week summer vacation at Roque Bluffs, Maine
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2 tickets to Bobby McFerrin “Spirit You All”
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2 tickets to Ray LaMontagne
3 bedroom oceanfront house
Value: $1000
Donor: Terri and John Joseph
April 13 Merrill Auditorium, Portland
Value:$140
Donor: Portland Ovations
May 27 Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
Value:$100
Donor: Lauren Wayne, State Theatre Presents
Home & Garden
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Handmade by Hanna Beattie
Value: $30
Donor: Hanna Beattie–Beattie Chicks
Green glass votive holder and candle
Handmade by Cynthia Marsden
Value: $25
Donor: Cynthia Marsden–Painting with Glass
Blue hand-carved platter
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Crab Study #5 - Wire sea sculpture
Handmade by Lisa Ruhman
Value: $65
Donor: Lisa Ruhman–Ruhmanware
Handmade by Julia Doughty
Value: $175
Donor: Julia Doughty–Ocean Stone Designs
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Build a stick house or real shelter at your home
Value: $150
Donor: Briana Robillard, Fiber and Stick Artist
mws blackboard art photograph printed on canvas
Value: $35
Donor: Christine Byrne
Hand forged steel sculpture of a crane in gesture
By Dereck Glaser
Value: $300
Donor: Dereck Glaser–New England School of Metalwork
5 yards of mulch delivered to your home
Value: $200
Donor: Curtis Lawn and Yard Care
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Small handmade pillow
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Design, renovation or consulting for existing or new garden projects
Value: $50
Donor: ThistleGaard Perennial Gardens
Handmade by Regina Kusche
Value: $20
Donor: Regina Kusche–AKOSUA
Handmade by Regina Kusche
Value: $20
Donor: Regina Kusche–AKOSUA
mws blackboard art photograph printed on canvas, framed
Value: $75
Donor: Christine Byrne
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ceramic rice bowl with apple wood chopsticks
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Embroidered MWS travel pillow and 4 themed flannel pillowcases
6 baby chicks, waterer, feeder, heatlamp, organic feed
Value: $75
Donor: Brooks Farm & Feed
$50 off Coupon
Layer Hen starter kit
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Watercolor Painting
By Polly Smith
Value: $15
Donor: Polly Smith–Heron Pond Farm
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Lavender scented pillow
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Crafted by Yunus Kemal Lowenthal
Value: $75
Donor: Yunus Kemal Lowenthal
Value: $60
Donor: Jean Fraser
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Quilted wall hanging, feathered star design
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Mosaic Outdoor Table
24” diameter x 27.5” tall
Value: priceless
Donor: MWS Class of 2015
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Stained Glass Panel with chain
Stained Glass Panel with chain
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Handmade by Briana Robillard
Value: $195
Donor: Briana Robillard, Textile Artist
Value: priceless
Donor: Student from MWS Class of 2014
Value: priceless
Donor: Student from MWS Class of 2014
Starter Beehive
Value: $400
Donor: Brian and Amy Kessler
Small Carpentry Project
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504Kite
Value: $28
Donor: Rainbow Toys
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Set of 5 Hand-carved Wooden Animals
Made by Nate Hoy
Value: $60
Donor: Nate Hoy
Silk screen Party for 6
Value: $200
Donor: Heidi Randall
Baby Clothing Set: Kimono-style top & reversible pants
Value: $50
Donor: Morgan Lake Adams
A Naturally Fun Children’s Theme Party
Artistic crafts and activities, ages 4–10
Value: $150
Donor: Julie Yeo
Professional Woodworker, Kelly Higgins
Value: $200
Donor: Kelly Higgins
Lessons
Body Beauty Gift Bag from Uriel Pharmacy
Value: $105
Donor: Uriel Pharmacy
Kids
Waldorf-inspired Watercolor Set
Circus Fairy
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3-hour Cooking Lesson
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A Clay Workshop
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Hour and a half of “sketching as meditation”
Soap Felting Party Pack for 6 children
Value: $50
Donor: The Welch Family–Entropy Farm
2-hour wool-spinning lesson
Value: $60
Donor: Circa Home and Vintage
Handmade by Aly Fullagar
Value: $20
Donor: Aly Fullagar–The Enchanted Mushroom
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Learn to spin on a treadle wheel. Includes ready-to-spin wool roving
Value: $80
Donor: Carol Will–Small Potatoes Creative
From beginning to intermediate level, bake artisan bread or roll sushi
Value: $200
Donor: Carol Will–Small Potatoes Creative
Dig the clay at a clay source; condition it for use; create Native American
style pinch pots, and pit fire them in my back yard. Lunch included!
Value: $400
Donor: Carol Will–Small Potatoes Creative
Sketching as meditation for a group of up to four friends or a whole family
including children over twelve.
Value: $100
Donor: Jennifer Chace
Pogo Stick
Value: $45
Donor: Rainbow Toys
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a one-hour ukulele lesson, 1-3 people
Learn proper uke strumming, a few basic chords and get plenty of advice.
Bring your own REAL uke
Value: $50
Donor: Lucy Birkett Ahearne
Two One-Hour Guitar Lessons
Learn basic acoustic guitar chords and how to play some folk/country/
blues-style songs
Value: $70
Donor: Michael Fenderson
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Rustic Farmyard Scene
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Knitted Natural Wool Blanket
802
Starter Vegetable Garden Kit
45-minute Violin Lesson
By Merriconeag’s HS strings teacher at her studio in South Freeport
Value: $50
Donor: Shaina Graff–Shaina’s Strings Studio
Services
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grade Baskets
Festival Pass to Maine YogaFest
July 12 & 13, East End Community School, Portland. Includes 3 yoga
workshops, and 1 health and wellness lecture
Value: $90
Donor: Justine Carlisle
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60-minute therapeutic massage
Value: $70
Donor: Allison Trafton, Certified Rolfer
Forest Management Walk of Your Property
Co-owner will conduct a three-hour ecological survey of your property
Value: $300
Donor: Jeremy Stultz–Integrated Forest Management, Inc
A one-hour sessionwith psychic/medium/spiritualcounselor SarahWinslow
Value: $175
Donor: Sarah Winslow
“Natural Dog Training: The Fundamentals”
DVD set and 1 hour lesson
Value: $210
Donor: Neil Sattin’s Natural Dog Blog
Our Local Geography & Local Animals backyard tracking set & granola
Donor: Grade 4
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Delicious Sustenance Bowl
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Well-Being Bag
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Hand knitted items & natural care products
Donor: Grade 5
3 months of “Soup of the Month”, granola, German bread, multi-layered
carrot cake, roasted coffee beans, and more, inside a large, locally crafted
wooden bowl.
Donor: Grade 6
A polarity therapy session, lymph detox tincture by a Master Herbalist,
original artwork, 6 perennials, inside a waterproof tote bag
Donor: Grade 6
Basket of Chocolates & Delectables
Donor: Grade 7
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Handmade Hodgepodge Bowl
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Empty Nesters’ Basket
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Toy Aquarium teeming with fabric sea life
Seeds, cloth to keep off bugs, compost, basic tools, garden plan, seaweed
fertilizer, Japanese beetles traps, all in a watering can.
Donor: Grade 3
Basket for Baby & New Mother
Initial visit with Maine Integrative Healthcare
Handmade by parents of Grade 2
Donor: Grade 2
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Gift certificate for visit with Maine Integrative Healthcare and passes for
yoga and belly dancing
Value: $340
Donor: Danielle Saad–Maine Integrative Healthcare
Handmade wooden barn, hen house and movable fencing surrounded by
fir trees and a garden. Needle felted animals abound.
Donor: Grade 1
A beautiful wooden bowl filled with handmade creations to entice your
senses and appetite.
Donor: Grade 8
A little bit racy, irreverent...naughty even!
Donor: High School
A waterless fish tank. Fish, sea horses, mermaids, jellyfish, while seaweed
and kelp flow from the bottom.
Donor: ECC
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Merri-happenings!
Why should the fun end with the Auction!? Merri-Happenings are gatherings and
outings that will guarantee that you continue to connect with friends in fun ways
through the year. No bidding, no surprises.
The date is set, the price is set, the fun is endless–if you sign up you’re in! Sign up
with your name and bidder number, for as many slots as you like, including friends
and family from outside Merriconeag! There are a minimum number of participants
needed for each Merri-Happening, so check your calendars and talk to friends and
family so you can sign up on Auction night and plan on more fun times ahead!
A Fun Night out for Adults!
BBQ/Music Barn Party
Saturday, May 31, 6:30pm; Rain Date, Saturday, June 7
BBQ and Barn Party with Live Music and Karaoke. Enjoy a casual BBQ dinner
with some great music, song and dance.
Hosts: Bill and Stacie Waldron, Bart and Ilse Haag
Location: Waldron home in Yarmouth
Adults only
Cost: $35 per person
An Evening of Craft Cocktails and Tapas
Friday June 20, 6:30pm
Enjoy a selection of the finest locally made and mixed craft
cocktails and delicious tapas, set in one of the most beautiful
Maine barns. Learn from the master about the hottest craft
cocktails and start your summer off on the right foot!
Hosts: Michael and Victoria Stefanakos, Sarah and Dan Pierce,
Dan and Melissa Walker
Location: Pierce Barn in New Gloucester
Adults only
Cost: $35 per person
Milkweed Farm to Table Dinner
Saturday, June 28, 5-7pm; Rain Date, Saturday, July 12
Fresh salads and homemade pizzas from our clay oven with fresh made mozzarella
and ricotta cheeses, plus great homemade toppings including pestos, farm sausage
and veggies. Our apprentice Muriel is a trained pastry chef and will bake some luscious pies. BYOB
Hosts: Lucretia and Michael Woodruff
Location: Milkweed Farm, Brunswick
Adults only
Cost: $35 per person
DINNER AND A MURDER
Saturday, July 26. Intrigue begins at 6:30pm!
Murder most foul is about to be committed! The villain will be one of us. Who can
you trust? You will all have skeletons in your closet... some quite literally. Prepare
yourself to be immersed in an evening of treachery, intrigue, backstabbing and laugh
out loud fun. Come join us... if you dare!!!!
Hosts: Patty Carton and John Newlin, Valerie and Steve Konstantino
Location: Newlin home in Brunswick
Adults only
Costs: $30 per person
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Kids and Family Fun
BIDDING #
Kids Silk screening Party
Saturday, May 17, 9:00 am - noon
Silk screening party with Heidi Randall. Spend a Saturday morning learning how to
silk screen, with breaks for yummy, healthy snacks and fun, interactive games. All art
supplies and one t-shirt per child provided.
Hosts: Heidi Randall and Priscilla Nicholson
Location: Priscilla Nicholson’s studio space, Brunswick
For students in grades 1-6
Cost: $30 per child
Kayaking Trip
Wednesday, July 9, 8 am - 2 pm; Rain Date, Thursday, July 10
Half day white water kayak trip at Sheepscot Reversing Falls, Alna, with white water
kayak expert and Waldorf graduate Jane Koopman. Bring lunch, sunscreen, hat,
clothing. Bowdoin outing club provides boat, paddle,
PDF and instruction.
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Host: Jane Koopman
Location: Gather at Bowdoin Outing Club office,
Bowdoin College
For students in grades 8-12 (must weigh 90+lbs )
Cost: $25 per student
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Summer Shore picnic
Saturday, August 2, 11:00am - 3:00pm; Rain Date, Sunday, August 3
A great family event, especially for those who love to play on the water. Lunch provided, including lobsters, corn, salads, dessert, drinks. Guests should bring bathing
suits, towels, casual clothes, water shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, PFD’s, boogie boards.
Hosts: Katie and Chuck Martin
Location: Natrimac Point, Cundy’s Harbor
All ages
Cost: $30 per person (that means kids too)
thank you to our generous sponsors
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Albin, Randall & Bennett
Back Cove Financial
Freeport Hardware
Keller Williams Realty
Phosphor Games Studio
Royal River Natural Foods
Southern Maine Chrysler Dodge Jeep / Portland Volvo
These were so much fun to go to last year! Sign-up for more than one.
Summer is short! Relax and enjoy yourselves!
Spinnaker Trust
merriconeag waldorf school
57 desert rd. freeport, Me. 04032 207-865-3900
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