A few of the items up for silent auction:

4-Day House Rental in Sundance, Utah
Luxurious 3-bedroom cabin within walking distance of the ski lifts at Robert Redford's quiet and spectacular Sundance Resort.

4-Day Condo Rental in Palm Coast, Florida
Waterfront 3-bedroom condominium located minutes from beautiful Cinnamon and Hammock Beach.

Red Sox Experience
Four Infield Grandstand seats to a mutually agreed-upon game for the 2009 regular season, along with the opportunity to watch batting practice from the field.

Public Speaking Instruction from RiverWays
Have you always wanted to overcome your fear of public speaking? Or maybe you could use some guidance in developing a strong, vital sense of presence when giving business presentations? This popular program will help you to gain confidence in any speaking situation - whether a one-on-one with a peer, or a keynote address.

West African Mask
This large mask of the western grasslands of Cameroon is a complex sculpture created from a single piece of wood. Before the tree is cut down, the carver purifies himself and performs a prayer, consulting the divine forces and or the spirits of his ancestors for spiritual guidance.

Artisan Hardwood Turnings
Beautiful and functional works of art - a natural edged cherry bowl, multi-wood salt vault, and pepper mill fom Alan Gilburg will be offered for silent auction. See his work and photos here.

Private Gallery Party
Host a party, business gathering or any celebration for you and 30 friends at Margot’s Gallery. Based in the Wingate Street Art District of Haverhill, the gallery offers an inviting atmosphere of exotic and folk art treasures.

Zimbabwe Soapstone Sculptures
Shona Sculpture, also called Zimbabwe Sculpture, is undergoing a great period of change today fueled by uncertain economic times in Zimbabwe. New artists are blossoming and pushing new boundaries for this unique art form. Artist Nicolas Chidhawu practices and teaches this craft at Kufunda Learning Village, a learning center of the Berkana Exchange.

Sugar Heaven Birthday Party
Pizza and candy party for 10 children (or adults!) at Sugar Heaven, that vibrant candy store on Newbury Street.

Tickets to the Nutcracker
Four tickets to a José Mateo Ballet Theatre performance of the Nutcracker this holiday season. Choice of performance among three locations.