2022 Taste of Windsor Auction Items

The annual Taste of Windsor is First Town Downtown’s most important fundraiser of the year. In the past, we gathered to enjoy food, drink and music, while we bid on live and silent auction items. Unfortunately, social distancing guidelines prevent us from gathering in-person again this year, so we have moved our auction to an online event. By bidding on items in this fundraiser, you will support First Town Downtown’s mission to provide FREE, well-loved events in Windsor Center that attract residents from all over the region to our beautiful and historic town green: weekly Farmer’s Market, Concerts on the Green, Nightmare on Broad Street, the Torchlight Parade and more! Read the auction rules before bidding. If you have questions, contact info@firsttowndowntown.org. Auction items are being posted every 2 hours Sunday through Sunday! Preview all the Auction items below! Click here to Download the list of all items and dates/times they'll be available !! And BID by commenting on any item's post on Facebook from Feb 6 - 13!

Thank you to our Sponsors! Plus New sponsor: Geissler's Supermarkets

Tapas Gift Basket & Overnight at Residence Inn w/Breakfast Everything you need for a fantastic getaway! This Farm-toTable- gift basket has all kinds of goodies to share with your favorite someone and includes a gift certificate for an overnight stay in a king suite and breakfast for two at the Residence Inn! Great gift for Valentine's day! Minimum bid: $175 Value $350 Buy It Now: $385 Donated by: Jane Garibay

$100 gift card for Max Restaurants $100 gift card for Max Restaurants. Max Restaurant Group currently consists of 11 successful, distinct and independent restaurants as well as a respected catering company, all based in the Greater Hartford, CT/Springfield, MA region. They include Max A Mia Ristorante in Avon, CT; Max Amore Ristorante and Max Fish, both in Glastonbury, CT; Max Downtown and Trumbull Kitchen in Hartford, CT; Max’s Oyster Bar, Savoy Pizzeria and Max Burger in West Hartford, CT, and Max’s Tavern in Springfield, MA. Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: Loomis Chaffee School

$50 Gift Card to Rizzuto's Rizzuto’s Restaurant & Bar’s contemporary approach to everyone’s favorite Italian dishes starts with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced items. Offerings include an extensive antipasti selection, creative small plates, house made pasta, market fresh meat and fish, and of course, Rizzuto’s popular wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. Rizzuto’s signature craft cocktail program features the use of fresh ingredients and cutting-edge spirits while the diverse wine selection is procured with an eye toward high quality and value. Minimum bid: $25 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Loomis Chaffee School

A Pamper Her Gift Basket This is a fabulous selection of pampering goodies, perfect for Valentine's Day! Includes Naked Bee Pomegranate and Honey Gift Set (hand and body lotion and perfume), a 3 pack of Mom Bomb Shower Steamers, 4 Kringle tea light candles, a Mom Bomb Bath Bomb, a 6 pack of MyDrink Bombs, Dragonfly Wall decor and a $25 gift certificate. Minimum bid: $62 Value $125 Buy It Now: $138 Donated by: The Blue Dragonfly Gift Shop with a Purpose

Be a Good Human Sweatshirt XL Black "Be a good human" sweatshirt made by charitable clothing company, 21 Pineapples. They have a dream to make some of the coolest, funkiest shirts while changing the way others perceive people with Down Syndrome and other special abilities! Minimum bid: $20 Value $39 Buy It Now: $43 Donated by: Jennie Blair

Blue Dragonfly Gift card Just what you need to find the perfect gift for Valentine's Day... or just give this gift card instead of shopping! Minimum bid: $13 Value $25 Buy It Now: $28 Donated by: Carol Engelmann

Chili's Bar & Grill Gift Cards Four $25 gift cards to Chili's Bar & Grill to use at your own convenience. Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: Chili's Bar & Grill

Framed Hellerman photo Bask in the history of the Tobacco Valley with this beautiful Len Hellerman photo of the picturesque but disappearing tobacco barn population. 26 1/4" w x 20" h Minimum bid: $113 Value $225 Buy It Now: $248 Donated by: Leonard Hellerman Photography

Geissler's Gift Card Use this gift card at your leisure to buy groceries or blow it all on candy bars and ice cream. It's your choice! Minimum bid: $20 Value $40 Buy It Now: $44 Donated by: Geisslers Supermarket

Gift Card to Tavern at Keney $50 Card to Tavern at Keney. Visit the Tavern for a fantastic "Winter Blues Happy Hour' Extravaganza! Tasty appetizers and special cocktails and beer prices. Currently open Wed - Fri 3:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday noon - 9:00pm. In March they will be open on other days and time as well. Minimum bid: $25 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Bonnie Waterhouse

Gift Certificate to Moneta Moments Bakery Indulge your sweet tooth with this gift certificates to Moneta Moments the nut-free bakery in Windsor! Minimum bid: $20 Value $40 Buy It Now: $44 Donated by: Moneta Moments

Hand Crafted Bird House Hand Crafted Bird House by Tom Whitehouse a local artist who is currently being featured at James Selig Estate Jewelry and Antiques. Minimum bid: $33 Value $65 Buy It Now: $72 Donated by: Tom Whitehouse

Hand Crafted Goodies by MadeBy Gift basket including Spiced blueberry jam, Dandelion Jelly, and Wild Wineberry Jelly, No Knead Bread Mix, and Kettle Corn from MadeBy gifts, a family of craft shop in Suffield, CT Minimum bid: $20 Value $40 Buy It Now: $44 Donated by: Keller Glass

Handmade Lego Table with Duplo Set Great for little kids, this handmade lego table comes with a new Duplo set! Kids love to dump a box of Legos out on the table, play and build, then slide them right through the hole at the end back into the box. Nice and easy! 33" x 25" x 24" Minimum bid: $100 Value $200 Buy It Now: $220 Donated by: Chuck Vernon

Jordan's Florist Gift Card The "go to" florist to find just the right floral bouquet or special gift for birthdays, anniversaries or a "Just Because" to show how much you care. Stop in to visit the gorgeous arrangements and boutique. Minimum bid: $25 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Bonnie Waterhouse

Handcrafted Pen and Letter Opener Set Locally handcrafted Yew wood pen and letter opener set by MadeBy Gifts. Minimum bid: $38 Value $75 Buy It Now: $83 Donated by: Keller Glass and MadeBy Gifts

Model CD player Easy front loading design, Shuffle/Repeat feature, Stereo RCA 3.5mm + headphone outputs, Operates on AC or 12 VDC. Easy to use. Metallic/Taupe cherry design Minimum Bid $25 Value $50 Buy It Now $55 Donated by Suzanne and Mike Urban

Model Satellite Radio Sirius am/fm analog table radio, 100% commercial free, Variety of Sports, news and entertainment, Extensive coverage of sports lineup NFL to most college sports, Weather updates, Coast to coast coverage 24/7, Henry Kloss am/fm tuner, All this in an attractive cherry wood cabinet. Winning bidder will need to purchase subscription to use the Model Satellite. Minimum Bid $25 Value $50 Buy It Now $55 Donated by Suzanne and Mike Urban

"Pamper Your Hair" Gift Basket Handcrafted colorful bag with Reusable masks in fun colors 6 Lollipops for decoration Headband Goat soap and lotion Reusable grocery bag Keratherapy color shampoo and conditioner Keratherapy perfect blowout Kara therapy daily smoothing cream Minimum: $50 Value: $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by Sarah Summers of Hairology

Spring Wreath Spring is coming! Show it off with this lovely pastel floral wreath on your front door! Minimum Bid $28 Value $55 Buy It Now $61 Donated by Jordan Florist and Gifts

Tree House Brewery Package Tree House Brewery tote bag plus a $10 gift card, 2 glasses, stickers, a 6 pack bottle bag, and 2 Tree House can caddies! Tree House Brewery creates reliably delightful beer that can contribute positively to life’s precious moments! Minimum bid: $25 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Tree House Brewery

Tunxis Grill Gift Card $50 Tunxis Grill Gift Card. Tunxis Grill is a local favorite for great food, fun atmosphere and happy hour. Awesome pizza, appetizers, sandwiches and many entrees to pick from. Stop by for lunch or dinner! Minimum bid: $25 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Bonnie Waterhouse

Valentine's Day Gift Basket You'll be a star on Valentine's day with this amazing gift basket! Gift items include….. -“Yours/Mine” Drink Glasses -Decorative Accent Pillow -Pomegranate Scented Bar Soap -Rose Bath Petals -Scented Hand Cream Trio -Spray Body Oil -Spa Head Band -Inspiration Plaque -Lavender Sandalwood Soy Candle -Caramel Popcorn -Seasalt Virginia Peanuts -Chocolate Covered Almonds -Solid Chocolate Hearts -Chocolate Peanut Swirl Fudge -Josh Rosé Prosecco -Assorted Valentines Candies Minimum bid: $75 Value $150 Buy It Now: $165 Donated by: Sharon Dillon Rispoli of Berkshire Hathaway

Windsor Asian Bistro Gift Card Get a handful of Windsor Asian Bistro Gift Cards to keep for yourself or to give as gifts! There are three $20 cards and one $25 gift card included! Minimum bid: $43 Value $85 Buy It Now: $94 Donated by: Windsor Asian Bistro

Wine Rack with Wine Beautiful 3 ft tall wrought iron wall wine rack with 5 great wines including Josh, ED, Coppola, Beringer and Fleur Rouge! Share them with your honey for a great Valentine's weekend! Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: Sharran Selig and friends

Week at Cottage in Old Saybrook • Refurbished family cottage 150 yards from the beach at Saybrook Manor in Old Saybrook. • Four bedrooms (1 queen, 2 full, 1 small twin), 1 remodeled bath, open living/dining rooms. • All new kitchen appliances, including microwave and dishwasher. • Enclosed front porch. • Enclosed outdoor shower, deep backyard. • No pets, please. • No smoking. • Contact Charlie Vola at 860-324-2484 to schedule your week. Minimum bid: $900 Value $1,800 Buy It Now: $2,000 Donated by: Charlie & Lodia Vola

Original Art Piece Flower with Leaves Original Art Piece by Windsor metal artist, Lon Pelton. Enjoy this beautiful magnetic Flower with Leaves made from found objects in Lon's own style. Minimum bid: $35 Value $ Priceless Buy It Now: $75 Donated by: Lon Pelton

Original Art Piece - Flower Original Art Piece by Windsor metal artist, Lon Pelton. Enjoy this beautiful magnetic flower on your refrigerator, filing cabinet, or anywhere else metallic! Minimum bid: $35 Value $ Priceless Buy It Now: $75 Donated by: Lon Pelton

Week in the Green Mountains of VT Enjoy a one week stay in the green mountains of Vermont! This beautiful house in the woods, located in Lyndonville, VT, is full of modern conveniences, and is near excellent natural pleasures like hiking and skiing. Two bedrooms and a loft provide sleeping arrangements for six people. Minimum bid: $750 Value $1,500 Buy It Now: $1,650 Donated by: Bernardo & Jane Garibay

Handmade Forever 4 ft Bench This handmade bench was created using pressure treated lumber so it’s a ‘forever’ bench 5/4 x 6 select decking and deck screws. Some forever benches have lived outside for 20 years and still look almost new! Minimum bid: $75 Value $150 Buy It Now: $165 Donated by: Chuck Vernon

Handmade Salvage Garden Bench This garden bench uses only salvaged wood. The legs, arms and frames are made of fir that are joists from a 1900’s house on Jersey shore that got destroyed in storm Sandy. The back frame is chestnut from the Ellsworth Homestead and dates back to 1650. The slats were originally from the floor of the Danielson Fire Department that stood for 100 years. Vertical grain clear fir. 53" x 20" x 38" high Minimum bid: $163 Value $325 Buy It Now: $358 Donated by: Chuck Vernon

Handmade Lego Table w/Legos Great for little kids, this comes with an assortment of Legos! Kids love to dump a box of Legos out on the table, play and build, then slide them right through the hole at the end back into the box. Nice and easy! 33" x 25" x 24" Minimum bid: $75 Value $150 Buy It Now: $165 Donated by: Chuck Vernon

Handmade Coffee Table, reclaimed wood This handmade coffee table is made from 2 x 6 fir rafters from a 75 year old Windsor home. Hand crafted by local woodworker, Chuck Vernon. 48" x 26"x 16" high Minimum bid: $150 Value $300 Buy It Now: $330 Donated by: Chuck Vernon

Ground Landscape Mulch Four yards of Ground Landscape Mulch, natural brown color. Delivery within Windsor included. Our mulch is from 100% composted organic from indigenous trees, the entire tree from top to bottom, full of naturally beneficial micronutrients, good consistent color and the right texture, compaction and erosion resistant. Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: Grimshaw Tree Service

Overnight Stay & Dinner - Hampton Inn Windsor & Bear's BBQ Restaurant • Gift Certificate for one free night with breakfast at Hampton Inn Hartford-Airport/Windsor. • Gift Certificate for $25 off dinner or lunch at Bears BBQ Restaurant, located just next door to the Hampton Inn hotel. Minimum bid: $92 Value $184 Buy It Now: $202 Donated by: Hampton Inn Windsor & Bear's BBQ Restaurant

Upcycled Wrought Iron Garden Bench This wrought iron garden bench was salvaged off a curb in Pilgrim Village in Windsor. The new wood slats and fittings are clear, vertical grain fir from the floor of the Danielson Fire Department that stood for 100 years Minimum bid: $113 Value $225 Buy It Now: $248 Donated by: Chuck Vernon

Simple Will for two people Can there be a more romantic gift? Certificate includes: 1. A simple-estate planning session for a single person, or a married couple, by video-chat, phone, or in-person, followed by: 2. The drafting and signing of a. The last will and testament, b. Health care instructions, c. The power of attorney form, and d. A quitclaim deed (if needed). Minimum bid: $300 Value $1200 Buy It Now: $1250 Donated by: Dennis Carroll

Private Wine Class for 20 Treat your friends, family, and fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 20 people in the classroom of our store. Total Wine & More will host an event that is certain to impress you and your guests. Enjoy a tour of the land and learn about the famed appellations and grape varietals that make each region so unforgettable. Taste a variety of our premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing. One of our wine experts will present and discuss each delicious wine during your two hour class, which can be arranged as a seated class-style or more casual walk-around event. Total Wine & More will provide all necessary stemware and educational handouts for tasting notes. Choose from one of our popular themes. * Wine 101: In Vino Veritas - Identify key components of wine and explore how to pair with the right food to make your next dinner party a success! * Beautiful Blends: The Most Carefully Crafted Wines - Join us to explore the art of the blend, from easy-drinking domestic reds to the great white wines of Bordeaux and the Rhone. * New World, New Wines: Exploring the Southern Hemisphere - Discover how the Old World’s native grapes and long wine-making traditions have helped shape how we make and enjoy wine all over the world. * Vive La France - Explore the greatest wine-making regions in France so you can master our wine aisles and any restaurant wine list! * Into the Wild: Walla Walla Willamette & Pacific Northwest - Take a tour of the Pacific Northwest! Learn about the very best from Washington Wine Country to Willamette Valley, Oregon. * From Tip to Toe: A Wine Tour of Italy - Explore many distinctive wines of Italy, from sparkling Proseccos and crisp Pinot Grigios to the Sangiovese-based wines of Tuscany to rich, dark reds of Sicily. * California Uncorked: Napa Valley & Beyond - Explore the red and white wines that have brought acclaim to Napa Valley, Sonoma, Amador and the Central Coast. * Here’s to Bottles that Pop: Great Sparkling Wines - Nothing is better than a bottle of bubbly! Learn about our favorite sparkling styles, food pairings and, of course, champagne! Minimum bid: $250 Value $500 Buy It Now: $550 Donated by: Total Wine & More

Handcrafted Cornhole Game Handmade wooden Cornhole Game with Bean Bags for tossing Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: Chuck Vernon

Windsor Center Gift Card Windsor Center gift card - usable at 12 different shops and restaurants in windsor center! Mix and match! Refill it when you're done and re-gift it to someone else! Use at: Ace Hardware Windsor, James Selig Estate Jewelry & Antiques, Bart’s Drive In, Jordan Florist & Gifts, Dom’s Broad Street Eatery, PC Development Group, Family Pizzeria, The Bean @ 226, First Town Downtown, The Blue Dragonfly, Geissler’s Supermarket and Union Street Tavern! Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: Paula Pierce

Valentine Snowman Gift Basket Valentine basket with a set of two pretty snowman cups and plates, deluxe hot chocolate, cookies and candies! Ready to gift! Minimum bid: $15 Value $30 Buy It Now: $33 Donated by: Ann Tucker

La Notte Gift Card Enjoy lunch or dinner at the beautiful La Notte Waterside Grille. From soups and salads to Italian and seafood dishes. Daily special subs and flatbreads also. Take that special someone out for a relaxing evening for a variety of wonderful dishes. Minimum bid: $125 Value $250 Buy It Now: $275 Donated by: Carmon Family Funeral Homes

Solo Stove Yukon 27 in. Stainless Steel Round Wood Fire Pit Awesome. There is no other word to describe it. Yukon allows you to make the biggest, baddest flame out there. Now, enjoy entertaining family and friends with a mesmerizing flame. With this Yukon + Stand Bundle, you'll never worry about damaging your wood deck! Protect heat-sensitive surfaces below while your Yukon rages above. Stand raises your fire pit, allowing cool air to pass through its vent holes. Log friendly, Smokeless, 304 stainless steel, Durable. Minimum bid: $338 Value $675 Buy It Now: $743 Donated by: Windsor Ace Hardware

Painting One Room Let the professionals do the work for you. Winner will receive a voucher to have one room painted, up to 12x12 including the ceiling, using up to 2 gallons of Benjamin Moore wall paint, 1 gallon of ceiling paint and a quart of trim paint. Paint provided by Windsor Ace Hardware. Labor provided by M and M contractors . Minimum bid: $300 Value $600 Buy It Now: $660 Donated by: M and M Contractors and Windsor Ace Hardware

Maple Syrup Gift Basket Get cozy on a cold wintry morning with pancakes for the family with these amazing Maple Craft syrups and lots more! Minimum bid: $38 Value $75 Buy It Now: $83 Donated by: Carol Engelmann

Back East Brewery Package For the microbrew fan! This pack includes a 64 oz Growler with growler fill, a Back East logo Hat and Sticker, and Tap room vouchers for a free pour. Minimum bid: $28 Value $55 Buy It Now: $61 Donated by: Back East Brewery

Farmer's Market Basket Gift basket with FTDT tote bags, tea towel and $60 in gift certificates to be used at the 2022 Farmer’s Market from the following vendors: • One Song Biscotti ($5 off) • Tomaca Designs ($5 off) • Beldotti Bakery ($5 off) • Farmer Pete, Farms of Southern New England ($5 off) • Little Acres Farm Gift Certificate ($5 off) • Yum-us! Hummus Gift Certificate ($5 off) • Busy Bee Farm Gift Certificate ($5 off) • Rowe’s Garden Gift Certificate ($5 off) • Amazing Ackee Gift Certificate ($5 off) • Beckett Farms Gift Certificate ($5 off) • Blessed Creek Gift Certificate ($5 off) • Gragnolati’s Garlic Farm Gift Certificate ($5 off) Minimum bid: $38 Value $75 Buy It Now: $83 Donated by: Carol Engleman and Farmers Market Vendors

South Africa Photo Safari click to expand • Accommodates two people. • Six (6) Days/Six (6) Nights, with luxury accommodations and three meals per day. • Two daily open land cruisers game drive with experienced guides. • Located at the Zulu Nyala Game Reserve, where the movie – I Dreamed of Africa – was filmed. • Travel between now and March 2024. • Not included: Airfare, transfers, personal beverages, side trips, phone calls, gratuities. Minimum bid: $2,500 Value $5,950 Buy It Now: $3,995 Donated by: Zulu Nyala, Experience the magic of South Africa

3 Dozen Biscotti Enjoy this gift certificate for 3 dozen small, delicious biscotti from One Song Biscotti. Choose from ao may delicious flavors! Value $50 Minimum bid: $25 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by One Song Biscotti

6-Disc CD Player Onkyo CD player 6-disc Automatic Changer with Instruction Manual & Remote Control. Refurbished and in excellent condition Minimum Bid $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by Suzanne and Mike Urban

Reclaimed Snowman Upcycled, hand crafted sculpture of a snow many by local artist Phil Thulen. Minimum Bid: $25 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by Phil Thulen

Sterling Silver Garnet Heart Necklace Sterling Silver Garnet Heart Necklace with 18" box chain. Perfect for Valentine's Day! Minimum bid: $48 Value: $95 Buy It Now: $105 Donated by James Selig Estate Jewelry

Thomas the Train Super Station The kids will have hours of fun with this Thomas the Train Super Station set! It can hold 100 engines! Comes with James, Percy, Harold and, of course, Thomas! Minimum Bid $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by Bernardo & Jane Garibay

Windsor Art Center Family Membership The Windsor Art Center offers platforms to educate, enlighten, engage with, and enjoy the arts. We aim to enhance the aesthetic and cultural life for all visitors. Through exhibitions, performances, educational and cultural programming such as artist talks, demonstrations, workshops, and panel discussions, we continue to celebrate creativity and inspire an appreciation for diverse artistic cultures. There are exciting benefits to being a member at the Windsor Art Center. Our members receive: * Discount on classes and workshops * 10% off on items in our gift shop featuring work by local artists * Exhibit work in our annual members show * Postcards and e-Invitations to our art exhibit openings and other special events * Enjoy all the free programming throughout the year from art talks, to demos, to Free Film Fridays and more! Minimum Bid $25 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by Sam and Marcia Hinckley