The Live Auction

(1)   The Ultimate Twins Package (2 Games + Spring Training)

Donor/s: Dave and Linda Mona, General Mills, Minnesota Twins, Ecolab

First: 4 tickets for  Friday, May 28 (Twins vs. Rangers) in the first row of Club Level section D, where you have special access to the "Legend's Club," a private, members only, climate controlled area offering upscale concessions and lounge areas. Next, 4  Third Baseline tickets, June 17 (Twins vs. Colorado). Then, you'll score 4 almost-impossible to get tickets to Spring Training 2011 in Florida! Plus a Kirby Puckett autographed ball, a Justin Morneau autographed ball, and a Jason Kubel signed baseball bat.

(2)   Vacation to Radisson St. Martin Resort, Marina and Spa

Donor/s: Delta Air Lines, Carlson Companies
A wonderful 7 day, 6 night vacation on French side of St. Martin at the Radisson St. Martin Resort, Marina and Spa, including 2 Delta Air Lines travel vouchers.  Nestled in the picturesque cove of Anse Marcel, the Radisson St Martin Resort, Marina Spa features designer accommodations that showcase contemporary Euro-Caribbean furnishings. The clean lines and cool, crisp colors of our St. Martin accommodations provide a comfortable and inviting respite following a sunny day at the beach, a sailing adventure or a day exploring the many treasures on the island.

(3)   Intimate Dinner Concert with VocalEssence Singers

Donor/s: Minnesota Monthly, VocalEssence Singers
Dinner for up to 10 guests includes a 4-course dinner accompanied by selections from the VocalEssence repertoire. Dan Sola, amateur chef and tenor, will cook while Ryan French, baritone for the Ensemble Singers, will direct an octet of VocalEssence singers accompanied by Charles Kemper on piano. Date: May 15 or 22, 2010.

(4)   One Week Stay in Mexican Villa for 8 Guests

Donor/s: Margee & Will Bracken, Bruce & Caroline Carlson, Travel Beyond
A stay at Casa Pacifico for 8 guests for 7 nights, which includes 2 round-trip plane tickets from the US to Puerto Vallarta. Casa Pacifico in Puerto Vallarta is a fantastic, three-level, Vallarta Style home impeccably situated to take advantage of the ocean breeze and the extraordinary views of the ocean and mountains of Bahia de Bandaras.  It affords family and friends a warm, private and comfortable place to be. Each bedroom suite is a private retreat.

Bersa and Ramiro will be your hosts.  They live at Casa Pacifico in their private apartment and are present to cook, attend to your comfort and to maintain the Casa and gardens. Housekeeping and laundry services are provided 5  days per week.  An American or Mexican Breakfast will be prepared for you each morning. Arrangements for Bersa to cook lunch and dinner meals that cater to your taste can be arranged in advance

(5)   Choose a Painting from the Studio of Carolyn Brunelle

Donor/s: Carolyn Brunelle

Choose one painting by Carolyn Brunelle from a group of three works. Carolyn Brunelle has exhibited her paintings regularly over the past 15 years, winning numerous awards. Her work is part of numerous collections, including Capital One Financial Services, Leonard, Street and Deinard, Piper Jaffray, IDS Financial Services, Saint Paul Companies, Lindquist & Vennum, and Wells Fargo. Brunelle's current showing - "Transitions" - is on display at the Groveland Gallery from April 16-May 29, 2010.

(6)   A Week in Jackson Hole including Airfare for 2

Donor/s: Marilyn Nelson and Dr. Glen Nelson

Guests will spend 7 days at the guest house of Dr. Glen and Marilyn Nelson: Bloomerhas (Flower Garden House). This private, three-bedroom getaway sleeps up to 4 couples and 2 children and is at the foot of the majestic Teton Mountain range. The residence has a full kitchen, living room, screened in and open porch, game room, hot tub, 2 fireplaces, large flat-screen TV, washer and dryer and comes with a "house bug" - a Volkswagen Beetle that sports flower hubcaps. Included are six tickets to the internationally renowned Grand Teton Music Festival featuring Beethoven's 5th (July 2 & 3) or "French Music for a Summer Evening" (July 9 & 10).

(7)   Musicale and Dinner for 8

Donor/s: David and Ann Buran, Jon Cranney & Katherine Ferrand, Philip Brunelle,
David and Ann Buran will host a spectacular dinner for 8 at their lovely home, featuring a delightful menu prepared by Chefs Jon Cranney and Katherine Ferrand. Following dinner, soprano extraordinaire Maria Jette will present a program with Philip Brunelle at the piano. With these marvelous performers, hosts and chef, this will be an evening your friends will long remember!