A Russian Winter's Night, Friday, February 12 ^th 2010

There will be a chance auction of themed gift baskets throughout the evening as well as a live auction that will commence immediately following the banquet. Auction items are subject to change. Please check back frequently for event updates and details. Chance Auction Baskets Out To Eat Fiesta Be Mine, Valentine! Baby Mine Let's Grill! Russian Tea Party Monastery Soap Made in Cincinnati Guy Stuff Romantic Evening Accessory Parradise Live Auction Items Dinner for eight at the Bonefish Grill and a bottle of wine. (Over $300 value) Gratuity not included. Valid Sunday through Thursday Dinner and two tickets to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra ($250 value) Orchestra A - Aisle Seats - Friday, March 12, 2010 One Week Stay at a Vacation Home in Wickenburg Arizona The house is on 3.5 acres. A mile from the Wickenburg Country Club, which is public. About three miles west of town and its renowned Western museum. There are two or three popular dude ranches within ten miles, plus other local equestrian facilities. There is also a performing arts center. The house itself has a flatscreen and will accommodate two couples, though the guest house has two twin beds, not a queen or king. There is a breezeway between the main house and the guest house so privacy is not a problem, and there are two full baths. One is likely to see and hear javelinas, roadrunners, owls, and coyotes. The house is an hour drive from Phoenix, a beautiful four hours from Vegas, two hours from Sedona and Red Rocks Canyon, and four hours from the Grand Canyon. Finally, the house will be available April through October, and might be available in late March. If so, Cactus League baseball (that's spring training folks), is about 45 minutes away. Additional Photos: Wickenburg 1, Wickenburg 2, Wickenburg 3, Wickenburg 4, Wickenburg 5, Wickenburg 6 Gift certificate to Inn-a-Cabin log cabin bed & breakfast in Hocking Hills ($100 value) The cabins are in the Hocking Hills (Creola OH), three miles from Ash Cave. Both have hot tubs. There is a romantic covered bridge crossing a ravine, two miles of walking paths. Athens is nearby. A two-night stay is required on weekends. One night is fine during the week. 1800hocking.com is the visitor's guide to the area. Russian themed quilt and matching throw pillows by Millissa Gattiker ($300 value) Quilt is approx 49" x 67", is made of 100% cotton fabric, and will include two accompanying throw pillows. The prints are made by designer Heather Ross from her rare "Lightning Bugs" and "West Hill" collections. These items were specially created for this years event. Additional photos: Quilt 1, Quilt 2, Quilt 3, Quilt 4, Pillow 1, Pillow 2 Four tickets to the May Festival Choral Festival. Tickets are for the All Russian Program on May 22nd 2010. Blue sapphire ring with diamonds in 14k white gold setting Painting of Church by Bruno Zabaglio Painting is of St. George Russian Orthodox Church in Blue Ash Ohio. Portrait Package by Jacqueline Astahoff Photography ($300 value) Jacqueline has quickly become a sought-after children's photographer in the Dayton and surrounding areas for her unique ability to truly capture the spirit of your family. She believes life is art-- that glorious smile, that giggle, that little pout, that curious stare or that silly face...it's part of a child's innocence and inner beauty that changes all too quickly. Jacqueline's goal is to capture these moments in time to create beautiful portraits of who your children are today, so you may treasure these moments forever. Dinner specially catered by the St. George Sisterhood. Acoustic Guitar, Lesson Book, and Lessons by Mehas Music. ($500 value) Gift certificate for four rounds of golf with cart at The Ridge Club. The Ridge Club is a private club located in Pleasant Ridge. The golf course was founded in 1902 and was designed by the famous architect Tom Bendelow. Six Champion Club Box seats to the Cincinnati Reds game of your choice Over $600 value Includes all-inclusive buffet, non-alcoholic drinks, two “adult” drink tickets, and in-seat service Four tickets to a Cincinnati Bengals home game next season. (Over $200 value) Since the 2010-2011 season schedule is not yet available; ticket voucher will be provided for a TBD regular season home game in either late September or early October. Seats are in section 346 row 9 Lapis Lazuli antique sterling silver necklace by Ivanka Lempitsky Lapis Lazuli deep blue semi-precious stone with flecks of iron pyrite and calcite from Russia. Length - 34 inches. View Photo Bottle of Russkiy Standart PLATINUM vodka Russian Standard Platinum takes Mendeleev's recipe for the Tsars one step further, combining the purest ingredients with a state-of-the art silver filtration system to produce an ultra-crisp, ultra-smooth spirit. Bottle of Beluga vodka The composition of this vodka is unique and there is not only malt alcohol of the exclusive quality and pearly artesian water in it, but also the diligent hand-work of the past-masters and their care for every trifle as well. Bottle of Faberge vodka Minsk Kryshtal vodka Minsk Kryshtal is the biggest enterprise of vodkas manufactured in the Republic of Belarus. Three separate vodkas cleverly bottled to appear as one. Includes Clear vodka, Herbal vodka, and Balsam vodka Hand stitched silk Japanese Kimono Gift card from Jags Restaurant ($50 - $100 value)