When the doors open at Burlington High School on November 7 for the Gala Benefit Concert and Silent Auction, there will be a great number of opportunities to bid on some fantastic items. Whether purchased for a holiday gift or "just because," you can be assured that your donation to the Music Boosters will benefit the students of the music program at BHS. Take some time to review the complete list of auction items. There is something for everyone at every level of interest and pocketbook!
GETAWAY DREAMS IN NH
Weekend escape to a beautiful, lakefront cabin on Batch Lake, in lovely Wakefield, New Hampshire. This beautiful log home sleeps 12 and features three private bedrooms plus a lower level “kids kabin,” 2½ baths, two fireplaces, outdoor hot tub, Tiki hut on the beach, two-car garage. Enjoy water fun in clear lake water; winter playtime includes skating on the lake, sledding in the back; 100-foot private sandy beach for relaxing game of bocce ball and evening fires under the stars. 10 minutes from top rated Province Lake Golf Course, 25 minutes from ski resort heaven. Offer valid for fall, winter, spring; reservations to be made with owner. Donor: The Gregorio Family. Value: $750
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!
Two tickets to the New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA. December 27, 2009, Section 227, row 3, seats 10 and 11. Donor: Tim Rose. Value: $238.
A NIGHT OF FEAST ’N’ FUN
Enjoy a meal at Chili’s Grill and Bar with a $25 gift card and two tickets for the newest in holiday movies at Showcase Cinemas Woburn. Donors: The Tomkins Family and Showcase Cinemas Woburn, 25 Middlesex Canal Parkway, Woburn. Value: $45
TITANIC, The Musical, BHS PERFORMS
Destined for another BHS sell-out, witness the last moments in time for those who set sail one tragic night . . . four tickets to Titanic, The Musical, March 19-20 & 26-28, 2010. Fogelberg Auditorium at Burlington High School, 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington. Donor: Burlington High School Music Department. Value: $60
A NIGHT ON THE TOWN
Two tickets to a production for use during the 2009-2010 season of Stoneham Theatre Mainstage, Metro North’s award winning theatre. Donor: Stoneham Theatre 125 Main St., Stoneham. Value: $88.
FIDO AND FLUFFY WORRY NO MORE
Worry no more about your pets when two of you are out a bit too long watching the latest flick at Showcase Cinemas Woburn or when you are traveling. A Better Way Pet Sitting and Errand Service gift certificate for one 30-minute visit ensures that Fido and Fluffy get that extra special treatment while you are out! Donors: Showcase Cinemas Woburn, 25 Middlesex Canal Parkway, Woburn, and Wendi Dellemonico. Value: $37
LET THEM EAT CAKE . . . CHEESECAKE, THAT IS
Enjoy an indulgent moment with a $25 gift certificate at Cheesecake Factory. Donor: Cheesecake Factory, Burlington Mall, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington. Value: $25
SITTING PRETTY
Just in time to look your best for the holidays. Hair care products and a haircut from Supercuts.
Donor: Supercuts, 112 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington. Value: $108
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E
The most lovable of all Disney characters, enjoy plush Mickey and Minnie in their own travelling tote bag! Donor: The Disney Store, Burlington Mall. Value: $45
DINE IN STYLE
Savor a fine dining experience with a $75 gift certificate to Summer Winter at Boston Marriott Burlington. Donor: Summer Winter, One Burlington Mall Road, Burlington. Value: $75
RIGHT HAIR, RIGHT NOW
Enjoy a “new you” with your “new do” from Virgo Haircutters. Donor: Virgo Haircutters, 49 Winn Street, Burlington. Value: $37
WITH THIS OPERA, I THEE WED
Enjoy the beauty of the Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College, Boston, with two tickets to The Marriage of Figaro, February 2010. Performed by Teatro Lirico d’Europa. Donor: World Classical Performing Arts Society, Inc., Jenny Lalov, Director. Value: $170
KIDS ARE CRAFTY
Do your kids enjoy crafts? Host an Arts and Crafts Birthday Party for your favorite little someone. Donor: Hey Art Lady, Sherry Hoffman, owner. Value: $150
SATISFY THEIR CREATIVITY ONE MORE TIME
Not enough outlets for all your talents, want to explore more? Use this gift certificate at Creative Arts for All to discover the real musician, actor or artist in you! Donor: Creative Arts for All, 25 Woburn Street, Reading, MA. Value: $25
SOUNDS AND SIGHTS OF THE SEASON
Delight in two tickets to OPENING NIGHT of the Reagle Players’ holiday extravaganza, It’s ChristmasTime, December 4, 2009. Donor: Reagle Players, Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA. Value: $72
PERFECTION IS A CUT AWAY
Get the perfect look with a special cut by Elissa at Dani de Paris! Donor: Dani de Paris, Crossroads Shopping Center, 34 Cambridge St., Burlington. Value: $45
A COZY DISNEY NIGHT
Take the chill out of a cold winter’s night wrapped in your own fleece blanket with characters from Disney’s CARS, Mickey and Minnie mug set and a couple mugs of hot cocoa! Donor: The Disney Store, Burlington Mall. Value: $35
REMEMBER WHEN
Don’t miss out on “remembering when.” Transfer your old VCR tapes to DVD with a gift certificate for 3 transfers. Donor: Stream Productions Video and Multimedia, Laura Martin Stone, owner. Value: $175
WHEELOCK FAMILY FUN
Four WFT Flex Tickets coming your way for use during WFT’s 2009/2010 season. Choose from Tale of Two Cities (10/30/09-11/29/09), Honk (1/29/10-2/28/10) or The Little Mermaid (4/16/10-5/16/10). Donor: Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Boston. Value: $100
WINTERTIME…. AND THE TANNING IS EASY
One month unlimited tanning at any level (excludes spray tan) to get that summer glow! Donor: Hollywood Tans, 101 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington. Value: $99
CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO GET . . . TO AVENUE Q?
Two tickets to the Tony and Drama Desk award winning musical Avenue Q at the Colonial Theatre, Boston, on November 21, 2009. Right Orchestra, Row N. RECOMMENDED FOR ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY. Donor: Marcy Rose. Value: $153
CELEBRATE WITH AN ARRANGEMENT
Accent your home with an elegantly festive holiday centerpiece, created with the all the warmth of the holiday season. Donor: Diane Mills. Value: $50
OVEN-TO-DOOR GOURMET HOLIDAY DESSERTS
Complete your celebration with three gourmet desserts, expertly prepared and delivered to you for your holiday dinner or parties. Choose from a decadent assortment, one for Thanksgiving and two for the month of December (delivery to Burlington and adjacent areas, pick-up is available). Donor: Diane Mills. Value: PRICELESS!
DRESS YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Take a trip to Mahoney’s and fill you home with the scent of fresh balsam or other nursery items of choice with a $25 gift card. Donor: Mahoney’s Rocky Ledge, 242 Cambridge Street, Winchester. Value: $25
COMPUTE THIS
Got a bug? Need some extra help? A gift certificate for computer service for your PC system, network or peripherals will help! Donor: PC Healthstop, 101 Cambridge St., Burlington. Value: $85
GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS
As you prepare for your favorite holiday party, enjoy a finishing touch with a manicure and pedicure at Pyara, Donor: Pyara Spa and Salon, 101 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington. Value: $69
DINE AU NATURAL
Natural pizza baked in a primitive wood-fired oven, this dinner for four at Flatbread Company includes main course, salad, dessert & beverages. Donor: Flatbread Company, 213 Burlington Road, Bedford. Value: $75
BURLINGTON SPIRIT WARMS THE SOUL
A basket filled with Burlington pride includes sweatshirt, knit scarf, stadium seat cushion, spirit sticks, BHS mugs/hot cocoa mix, all emblazoned with the hometown name. Donors: Burlington High School Music Boosters Association and BHS School Store, Alan McRae, Advisor. Value: $50
COOK’S NIGHT OFF
Enjoy a night off from cooking with a $50 gift card to Legal Seafoods and settle in with 2 movie rentals from Blockbuster. Donors: Legal Seafoods, 95 Mall Road, Burlington, and Blockbuster,
446 Boston Post Road, Billerica. Value: $60
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
That’s what they say! Gift certificate for four 30-minute private lessons at Real School of Music. Donor: Real School of Music, 56 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington. Value: $140
TURKEY TIME IS TUPPERWARE TIME
With Thanksgiving around the corner, you’ll want a better way to store your leftovers in a product you can trust! A basket filled with Tupperware awaits those turkey day leftovers! Donor: Jodie Malatsky. Value: $100
A HAIR-RAISING NIGHT
What better way to enjoy a night out than with two tickets to see Shear Madness, the uproarious hit comedy that has entertained over 9 million worldwide! Donor: Shear Madness, Charles Theatre II, 74 Warrenton Street, Boston. Value: $84
HAIR CUT FOR FUN
Tidy up your little one with one haircut and a basket of hair care products from Snip-Its, where haircuts are entertaining! Donor: Snip-Its, 101 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington.
TU-TU PRETTY
Head out with a $25 gift certificate to buy your favorite ballet tutu, tap shoes or dancewear at Patterson’s. Donor: Patterson’s Back Bay Dancewear, 185 Cambridge Street, Burlington. Value: $25
SEASONED “ACT”ing
Season tickets for two to Andover Community Theatre (ACT) productions Beauty and the Beast, Nov 13-17, 2009 (with Burlington residents Nishan and Zaven Ovian as The Beast and Gaston, Amanda Potts and Danielle Sosnowski as Belle, Mia Campbell as Chip, Jill Maguire as the Corkscrew and Sarah Cadarette, ensemble); Chicago in Spring 2010; 42nd Street in Summer 2010. Donor: Andover Community Theatre. Value: $120
GRAB ‘N’ GO—THAT WORKS
When you’re on the run, call ahead and use these Chili’s gift certificates for a grab and go lunch or dinner. Donor: Chili’s Grill and Bar, 108 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington. Value: $25
“WAKE” UP
Autographed photograph of Red Sox pitcher, Mr. Versatility, Tim Wakefield, today’s longest serving member of the Red Sox. Donor: Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park, Boston.
The Music Boosters would like to thank the donors of these items. Their generosity has made this an unprecedented year.
The Gala Benefit Concert and Silent Auction will be held November 7, 7:30 pm, Fogelberg Auditorium. A lavish dessert reception will take place at intermission. Tickets are available at 1-781-A-FUN-TIC, through members of the BHS Marching Band and at the door. Tickets are $10 for students and senior citizens and $15 for adults.
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