Forwarded on behalf of Nikki Carlson You are invited to a live and silent auction fundraising event for the Women's Environmental Institute
Wednesday, May 26th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Rainbow Chinese Restaurant (upstairs) at 2739 Nicollet Av. S. in Minneapolis. The theme is "Recycle, Regift & Redeploy." People are donating personal objects, their time, and things they have made, for a homespun auction. With your support, we are studying the effects of environmental toxins on the health of women, children and marginalized communities, and advocating for change. Come for a vital cause and a memorable evening! Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call or e-mail now to reserve a ticket: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -or- 612-889-3632 for more information about the WEI, click to: http://www.w-e-i.org/ AUCTION ITEMS: > 1. Environmental Justice Bike Ride with Russ Adams and Rep. Keith Ellison 2. Gourmet Italian Dinner for 8 at your home by Master Chef Dr. Vincent Garry and Pastry Chef Kathleen Garry 3. Bowling with Rep. Karen Clark and Prof. Jacquelyn Zita at Bryant Lake Bowl for 8 on June 11th 4. Dinner for 4 at Sen. D. Scott Dibble's House 5. Four tickets to a Twins game at the current, perfectly adequate stadium with Commissioner Gail Dorfman 6. "Nothing with a Face" gourmet dinner for 4 with Joline Gitis and Dr. Steve Miles 7. Smith & Hawken Garden supplies, and a team of women to weed your garden 8. Spa weekend for two at Amador Hill including healing massage, manicure, pedicure, aromatherapy baths, and a facial treatment. 9. Kid's Outdoor Adventure Birthday Party for Ten at Amador Hill 10. A day at the Capitol for a future legislator or civic activist with Rep. Frank Hornstein 11. A weekend driving Rep. Frank's Hornstein's Honda Civic electric hybrid car 12. A summer bike ride with Rep. Phyllis Kahn and other women legislators 13. Motorcycle Ride with Nikki Mason 14. Evening of canoeing and bird watching with Women in the Wilderness founder Judith Niemi 15. An evening on a houseboat on the St. Croix with Sen. Sandra Pappas and Captain Neal Gosman 16. A tour of a television station, and view taping of show with Ember Reichgott Junge 17. 2-Canoe Day Trip with Kristin Snow and Barb Loida 18. Picnic supper and environmental discussion with Rep. Jean Wagenius 19. A lunch for two with Rep. Neva Walker 20. A game of tennis, and a recommended summer eco-feminist reading list with Professor Jacquelyn Zita 21. Bagpipe music for your special event by Scott Bartell 22. Your own professional Executive Assistant for a Day - Beth Hackman 23. 2 Hours of Personal Organizing & Decluttering by Marjorie Huebner 24. A Ritual Consultation by Ellen Hufschmidt 25. An evening of light Jazz and Classical piano at your event by Joan Johnson 26. A cello, violin and viola trio as background music at your garden party, from Ethan Lassiter, Maya Lassiter and Peg Thomas 27. A massage from Massage Therapist Morgan Paldrom 28. Seven weeks of yoga classes on Monday evenings at the St. Paul Yoga Center donated by Yoga Instructor Terese Pritschet 29. Psychiatric Consultation and personalized reading list from Dr. Hilary Sandall 30. Personal Coaching Session with Ceci Shapland 31. Digital Camera and 2 hours of eBay Consulting with Alex Wong 32. Manicure and Nail Art for Two by Yuko Yashio 33. The Clock Chimes and Warm Under The Cat Haiku and Senryu Poems from Caroline Giles Banks 34. Sing, Whisper, Shout, Pray! Feminist Visions for a Just World donated by Sharon Day 35. The Collected Works of Sigurd F. Olson--the College Years 1935-44 with an introduction by Jim Klobuchar donated by Rep. Alice Hausman 36. Wind and Water and Living Feng Shui by Carole J. Hyder 37. Last Woman Standing by Winona LaDuke 38. The Fate of Knowledge by Dr. Helen Longino 39. Complete collection of pop-political books from Commissioner Peter McLaughlin 40. Living Downstream: An Ecologist Looks at Cancer and the Environment by Sandra Steingraber donated by Megan O'Hara and Mayor R.T. Rybak 41. Collection of Klutx Books for kids donated by Adriana Surmak 42. Beaded Glass Necklace designed by Erica Bouza 43. St. John's Pottery Wheat Vase by Richard Bresnahan 44. Original artwork by Nate Carson 45. "Luna - Earth Healer" handcrafted doll by doll/fiber artist Cynthia Charbonneau 46. "Pyramid" original artwork by Bernice Ficek Swenson 47. Three quarts of Susan Freeman's neighborhood-famous gourmet chocolate sauce 48. Hand-knit Scarf by Joanna Furth 49. Hand-made Greeting Cards with stationary cabinet and Montblanc pen by watercolor artist Lili Hipp 50. Hand-made wildlife cards by Shirley Kysilko 51. Fishing flies made by Barb Loida 52. Hand-thrown ceramic bowl by Allan Malkis 53. A handmade child's outfit from Margy and Doug Weber 54. A beaded necklace made by Park Commissioner Annie Young 55. Antique Sterling Silver Frame donated by Nikki Carlson 56. Vintage Platinoid Frame 57. Art Deco lacquer Smoking Set from Judi Salas Crawford 58. An antique combination-lock post office box/safe donated by Don Johnson 59. Chinese antiques: cinnabar bottle, cinnabar plate, and snuff bottle donated by Don Johnson 60. Remnants of the Lassiter family sterling from Steven Lassiter 61. Vintage silver plated cigarette box donated by Peter Surmak 62. Antique cloisonn� pot from Tammy Wong 63. Expedition items from Anne Bancroft 64. University of Utah pennant signed by Greg Louganis on National Coming Out Day 2002 donated by Sean Burke 65. Kate Spade tote bag donated by Kate Carlson 66. Kate Spade purse donated by Kate Carlson 67. Cigar Box Purse donated by Tarra Mata 68. Golf putter from Peter Surmak 69. A natural pearl bracelet from Nina Wong 70. Child's art easel and supplies donated by Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher 71. Belgian tapestry donated by Joanna Furth 72. French tapestry, William Morris Acanthus design > donated by Joanna Furth 73. 2 Kosta Boda "Spirit" Vases by designer Bertil Vallien donated by Peggy & Peter Georgas 74. Kosta Boda "Donut" bowl by designer Anne Nilsson donated by Peggy & Peter Georgas 75. Kosta Boda "Seaside" Paperweight by designer G�ran W�rff donated by Peggy & Peter Georgas 76. Bamboo serving ware and sushi supplies from Agnes Lee 77. Sofrito cooking spice from his Mother Carmen's traditional family recipe from Rep. Carlos Mariani 78. Sewing basket filled with supplies donated by Dianne Powell 79. Golden and glass angels from Dianne Powell 80. Peace Coffee and grinder from Niel Ritchie 81. An antique photo box donated by Anne Taylor 82. Wild plants in recycled pots by Master Gardener Lisa van Dyke 83. Old blue stoneware pitcher containing kitchen implements, and hand-embroidered towels from Nina Wong ===== "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? 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