2024 UUSB �ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION�PREVIEW

Join us on

April 6 @ 7 PM �via Zoom

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Something for Every Budget!

How It Works

• Everyone stay on mute
• Bid in the Chat
• People on the phone, speak up loudly
• How to Pay: After your winning bid, we need to know if you are paying by check or credit card. Check is preferred - Payable to UUSB, 120 Park St. Bangor, ME 04401. You can pay online at uubangor.org using the Donate button using the “Spring Auction” option. Please consider adding the processing fee to your payment if you use the CC option.
• How to get your item: After payment, you will be contacted to arrange for pickup or delivery

• Homemade by Brenna Gynon
• Comes in two containers – eat one, freeze one!
• Winner will work with Brenna on date and delivery options.

Item #1: ONE DOZEN CINNAMON ROLLS

Image is example only, not actual product you will receive.

• Friday, June21st (Summer Solstice)
• Featuring Hot dogs and S’mores
• 6 Seats
• Hosted by Kayla Worthington-Strong and Eric Strong �

Item #2: AN EVENING OF FIREPIT FUN

• Labor up to 8 hours
• Offered by Justin Cartier. (Laurie’s talented son!)
• Materials sold separately
• Justin prides himself on top quality craftsmanship
• Sorry, no roofing

Item #3: CUSTOM CARPENTRY

Item #4: SURPRISE DINNER!

• Something for everyone on the menu
• May 18^th, 5:00 pm
• 8 seats
• Hosted by Cathy Elliott

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Item #5: PATTI’S SOUP OF THE MONTH

• Patti Woolley’s favorite soups delivered to your door once a month for 9 months
• Possible options include split pea, fish chowder, chicken tortellini, creamy vegetable, tomato, cauliflower, corn chowder, vegetarian mushroom, barley, coconut curry lentil soup, roasted carrot & ginger, cream of broccoli, coconut curry pumpkin soup

Item #6: CINCO DE MAYO DINNER

• May 5, 5:00 pm
• 4 seats
• Hosted by Mike Lam and Amy Starkey-Lam
• Mexican themed dinner party
• Can accommodate all vegetarian
• Creative Margaritas, along with cocktails, mocktails, craft beer and rare bourbons
• Fried ice cream will be served for dessert!

Item #7: A YEAR OF COOKIES!

• Homemade by Kayla Worthington-Strong
• Each month, pick one flavor and get 2 dozen of your chosen cookies delivered.
• Flavor options: Gingersnaps, Pumpkin Snickerdoodle with White Chocolate Chips, Crispy Frosted Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Chip and Butterscotch Oatmeal, Domino (chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips), Pecan Bourbon Chocolate Chunk, Chocolate Chip Sticks Dipped in Chocolate, Peanut Butter, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies, Peanut Butter with Hershey Kisses, Chocolate Snickerdoodle
• Monthly delivery determined with winner

Item #8: A MEAL TO FEED YOUR MIND!

• Enjoy a meal to feed your Mind, Nourish Your Brain
• June 29th, 5:30 pm
• 6 Seats
• Hosted by Phyllis Havens
• Following dinner, a drawing for the two cookbooks used to prepare the meal.

Item #9: LASER ENGRAVED WINE-GIFTING SET

• One Faux leather box for a wine bottle (wine not included)
• Waiter’s corkscrew, Bottle stopper, aerator, foil cutter
• set of 6 coasters (Faux leather or slate)
• Laser engraving on box and coasters (Monogram, quote or image.)�

Wine not included

Item #10: TAPAS DINNER

• Offered by Chef Mike Lam and Amy Starkey-Lam
• At least 6 courses (menu to be determined, but usually a mix of Veggie, meat, seafood and dessert) 
• Can accommodate vegetarian or gluten free if needed
• Will have wine, cocktails, craft beer from away and rare bourbon for those interested
• July 27, 5:30 pm
• 6 seats

Item #11: ANTIQUE CORNER HUTCH

• Donated by Bob and Suzanne Kelly.
• A beautiful addition to any home with an available corner!

Item #12: POTLUCK POOL PARTY

• Date: July 20 � (Rain Date July 27)
• Hosted by Joan and Kirby Ellis
• Join your UU Friends around the Ellis pool for fun in or out of the pool!
• This year we are making it a potluck because of its popularity
• Up to 20 spots
• $20 per spot

POTLUCK

Item #16: HAND TURNED WOODEN CHALICE

• By Joe Zydlewski
• One of a kind
• Size TBD
• Photo of your chalice is coming soon.

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Item #14: Bean Supper

• Prepared by Mike Grondin and Kyle Tardy
• Served at Sue and Patti’s
• Old Fashioned Saturday Night Bean Supper!
• Includes non-vegetarian beans, hotdogs, corn bread, dessert
• 8 seats
• September 14, 5:00 PM

Item #15: SERMON TOPIC OF YOUR CHOICE

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• One lucky bidder will get to choose a sermon topic around which Rev. Drew will design a service
• Date: TBD

Item #16: BANGOR PROGRESSIVE DINNER

• Enjoy a progressive dinner in BANGOR.  Start with appetizers in one home, the main course in another, and dessert in a third home.  
• Offered by LyAnn Grogan, Wendy Erickson, and Connie McVey
• September 21, 5 PM
• 8 Seats

Item #17: 4 BICYCLE TUNE-UPS by Tom Armstrong

Get ready for Spring! Note: repair parts may be required and some may be at additional cost. If so, these will be discussed before the work is undertaken. The higher the bids the more services received:� Bids for Full Annual Service. $160+. Includes “Standard Tune-up” PLUS: New shift cables and brake cables and housing as needed, new bar tape, tube/tubeless tire leak repair, installation of additional repair parts as needed.� Bids of $90-$159. Standard Tune-up, Includes all items in Basic Function and Safety, PLUS: Drivetrain cleaning, derailleur hanger alignment. Labor included if chain and cassette/freewheel need replacement, but the parts are extra and will be discussed before work is undertaken.� Bids of $50-$89. Basic Function and Safety: Basic bicycle cleaning and lubricating, tires inflated and inspected, wheels trued, brakes and shifting adjusted.

Item #18: MYSTERY DINNER

• Hosted by Patti Woolley, Joan Ellis and LyAnn Grogan
• An evening of fun, food and theatre! Enjoy a delicious themed dinner and then take part in the mystery. Characters’ profiles will be provided in advance so each can dress and act the part for their character.
• Number of participants and theme to be determined prior to the auction.
• Date Nov 19�

Item #19: SMALL KNITTED/FELTED HAT OR MITTENS

• Linda Koehler will create a special item.
• Pictured are examples of the possibilities:

Item #20: CHEESE CAKES!�

• 6 cheese cakes auctioned separately
• Prepared by Judy Martin
• Several flavor options available including: Plain with various topping options, Honey pecan, Key lime, Chocolate
• Day of delivery determined with winner

Item #21: DAY AT THE LAKE

• Join Patti and Sue at their lovely camp on beautiful Branch Lake
• Day of sun, food, and fun!
• A chicken and roasted vegetables barbeque, salades and desserts. Non-alcoholic refreshments available.
• Swim, kayak, take a boat ride, fish, or just rest in the hammock!
• 6 spots available
• August 10^th 10 am to 4 pm �Rain or shine, it’s always fun!

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Item #22: WILDLIFE PAINTING OF YOUR CHOICE

• You can have a custom painting by Mark McCollough.
• Mark will create an 11”x14” painting of Maine Wildlife that you will choose.
• Picture is last year’s painting

Item #23: SAILING ADVENTURE!

• Up to 4 people will sail with Capt. Rev. Drew for �3-5 hours on his sloop “Alchemy”
• Offered as one trip
• Spend an afternoon sailing on Penobscot Bay
• Lunch and refreshments provided
• Minimum Bid: $100
• Date TBD in August

Item #24: MORE GIFTS FROM THE GARDEN!

• Tomato Tomatillo Salsa (16 oz)
• Dilly Beans (16 oz)
• Chili Sauce (Tomato Chutney) (8 oz)
• Rhubarb BBQ Sauce (8 oz)
• Raspberry Jam (8 oz)
• Carrot Apple Jam (8 oz)
• Rhubarb Jam (8 oz)
• Raspberry-Blueberry Jam (8 oz)
• Strawberry Jam (8 oz)
• Ginger-Pear Marmalade (8 oz)
• Apple Cider Jelly (8 oz)

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From the Garden of Cathy Elliott:

• Apple Cider (32 oz)
• Tomato Basil Sauce (32 oz)
• Triple Salsa (16 oz)

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Item #25: SMALL VINTAGE POOL TABLE

• Small version of a real, sturdy, pool table, heavy balls, cues, etc. 
• Connie McVey
• Originally from Brookstone in the 1970s.
• Dimensions: 36” long, 20” wide, 8”high.

Item #26: ARMSTRONG FLUTE

• Armstrong 102 USA Flute
• Case included
• Very good condition
• Donated by Connie McVey

How to Pay and Receive your Item(s)

• Please let us know if you are paying by check or credit card.
• If paying by check (Preferred method): Bring it to church tomorrow!! Or send to 120 Park St, Bangor, ME 04401.
• If paying by credit card: You can pay online at uubangor.org using the Donate button and the “Spring Auction” option. Please add the processing fee to your payment!
• How to get your item: If it’s a physical item and it’s available, you can pick it up tomorrow at church; otherwise, after payment, you will be contacted to arrange for pickup or delivery.

The End of the Preview

See you on Zoom April 6^th!�See the E-News for the Link.

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