2020 Taste of Windsor Auction

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! Auction items and auction rules can be found on our website https://www.firsttowndowntown.org/ or when you follow the First Town Downtown Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/firsttowndowntown. We are still adding auction item and restaurant specials to the list, so check back often! If you have questions, contact info@firsttowndowntown.org. Preview the Auction items below! And BID by commenting on any item's post on Facebook!

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1. Priceless Lon Pelton Original Artwork Minimum bid: $50 Value $ priceless Buy It Now: $150 Donated by: Lon Pelton

2. Priceless Lon Pelton Original Artwork Minimum bid: $50 Value $priceless Buy It Now: $150 Donated by: Lon Pelton

3. 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

4. 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

5. Yeti Cooler • DryHide shell, charcoal color - the Hopper's high-density fabric is waterproof and resistant to mildew, punctures and UV rays; the liner is made from an FDA-approved food-grade material100% leakproof • ColdCell insulation - closed-cell rubber foam offers far superior cold-holding to ordinary soft coolers • HydroLok zipper and wide-mouth opening for accessibility and visibility of contents • Wide-mouth opening - allows easy access and visibility to your contents • HitchPoint grid - easily attach pretty much anything, including the molle zinger & molle bottle opener • Easy to carry and designed for those on the go Minimum bid: $175 Value $300 Buy It Now: $330 Donated by: Windsor Ace Hardware

6. LaNotte Waterside Grill - gift card Minimum bid: $100 Value $250 Buy It Now: $275 Donated by: Carmon Funeral Homes

7. Seiko Watch • This Seiko watch features a stainless steel 42.5mm case, with a fixed bezel, a cream dial and a scratch resistant hardlex crystal. • Chronograph - sub-dials displaying: 60 second, 60 minute and 24 hours. • This beautiful wristwatch, powered by quartz movement supporting: chronograph, date, hour, minute, second functions. • This watch has a water resistance of up to 330 feet/100 meters, suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports. • This stylish timepiece is sure to complete any collection. Minimum bid: $100 Value $250 Buy It Now: $275 Donated by: Bill Selig Jewelers

8. Handmade Coffee Table, reclaimed wood • Hand crafted by local Windsor woodworker. • Materials were reclaimed after New Jersey Hurricane. • Solid wood. • Three large drawers • Dimensions 34.5 inch length, 25.5 inch depth, 19 inch height Minimum bid: $100 Value $200 Buy It Now: $220 Donated by: Chuck Vernon

9. Mulch, Three (3) Cubic Yards of Pine Bark Mulch Mulch, Three (3) Cubic Yards of Pine Bark Mulch, delivery in Windsor. Minimum bid: $100 Value $200 Buy It Now: $220 Donated by: Philip's Lawn Care, LLC

10. 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: $85 Value $175 Buy It Now: $190 Donated by: Hampton Inn Windsor & Bear's BBQ Restaurant

11. Emergency Car Kit • Be prepared for any emergency! This kit is stored in your car and includes: • 2-in-1 Flashlight + Task Light • Flex Power Flashlight • 10 Watt Solar Panel • 10,000 mAh Power Bank • Electric Plasma Lighter • Carry & Storage Case Minimum bid: $60 Value $130 Buy It Now: $140 Donated by: Rice Hardware

12. Original, signed artwork Eruption 2013, Original, signed artwork • Hand painted by local artist. • Two canvases, with hanging suggestions. • Signed, original work. Minimum bid: $60 Value $125 Buy It Now: $130 Donated by: The Bean @226

13. Sterling Silver and 14K Gold Earrings • Naomi Tussin has always appreciated the power of jewelry. Today, she designs and produces her collection in Avon, Connecticut. Using the finest silver with freshwater pearl, 14K gold vermeil, gemstone and shell accents, Naomi’s richly textured work is unique, elegant and a treat to wear day and night. Minimum bid: $60 Value $125 Buy It Now: $130 Donated by: Naomi Jewelry

14. Henry Stiles: The Genealogies of Ancient Windsor Vol. II Genealogist’s Dream – your own copy of Henry Stiles The Genealogies of Ancient Windsor Vol. II. • Stiles’ volume is the ‘go to’ resource for Windsor-based genealogical research – a must-have for those with deep Windsor roots, and includes genealogical information for East Windsor, South Windsor, Bloomfield, Windsor Locks and Ellington, 1635-1891 (1859, 1892). Minimum bid: $50 Value $105 Buy It Now: $115 Donated by: Windsor Historical Society

15. Bart's Drive In & The Beanery Gift Card Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: Sharon Rispoli, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

16. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Dom's Broad Street Eatery & Union Street Tavern gift cards Minimum bid: $40 Value $75 Buy It Now: $85 Donated by: Windsor Ace Hardware & Lynne Stanley

17. Coffee on the Go! • Hand crafted wooden carrying case, dovetail joints and light gray stained. • Open to find: French Press, two large coffee mugs, scoop, one pound of coffee grounds, one container of Whole Harmony gingerbread tea. • Everything you need for your next hotel or camping trip! Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: Jim Daniels

18. Cornhole Game Handmade wooden Cornhole Game with Windsor Maroon & White Bean Bags for tossing Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: Chuck Vernon

19. Dom's Broad Street Eatery Gift Certificate Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: Sharon Rispoli, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

20. Max Restaurant Group & Bricco Restaurants - gift card Max Restaurant Group & Bricco Restaurants - gift cards Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: The Loomis Chaffee School

21. VINTAGE! 1953 Motorola 53F2 Radio/Phonograph • Voice of Music 3-speed changer • Zenith “radionic” cartdige (new); tracks lighter! • Idler wheel rebuilt • Note: Phono shut-off switch does not shut off amp Minimum bid: $50 Value $100 Buy It Now: $110 Donated by: Mike Urban

22. Coffee & Cookies (The Bean @226 & OneSong Biscotti Gift Certificate) • Gift Certificate for 3 dozen 3-inch biscotti. Flavors to choose from: Almond; Cranberry Pecan White Chocolate; Chocolate Orange Almond; Apricot White Chocolate; Cherry Hazelnut; Chocolate Chip Walnut. • Flavors can be mixed. Wonderful for entertaining, gifts or just to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. Biscotti freeze beautifully! • $50 Gift card to The Bean @226 Minimum bid: $50 Value $95 Buy It Now: $105 Donated by: Paula Pierce & OneSong Biscotti

23. Family Game Night & House of Books & Games gift card • Family Scavenger Hunt game • AirFoil kite • Jazzminton game • Incohearent Family game • Microwave Popcorn Popper and Popcorn • Spoons: The game of card grabbin’ and spoon snaggin’ • Outdoor bubble solution • Three colorful pinwheels • House of Books & Games $10 gift card Minimum bid: $45 Value $90 Buy It Now: $100 Donated by: Laurie St. Jacques

24. Dinner & Flowers Windsor Steak & Seafood & Jordan's Florist gift cards Minimum bid: $45 Value $80 Buy It Now: $90 Donated by: Voices Against Lyme Disease & Bonnie Waterhouse

25. Sweet Dreams Can Be Baked! • Springform cake pan. • 2-Quart Batter Bowl • Flour sifter • Spatula • Set of four: honeycomb prep bowls • Set of four: napkins • Himalayan Pink Fine Salt • Sugar on Top • Baking Cups • Strawberry Macarons • Wooden Gift Box Minimum bid: $45 Value $80 Buy It Now: $90 Donated by: Friend of First Town Downtown

26. Bird Watcher Basket & Birdhouse • Songbird Selections Bird Seed Mix • Nyjer Finch Sock Twin Pack wild bird food • Hummingbird Feeder • Orange Burst Suet for wild birds • Seed & Mealworm Treat Cake • All paired with custom crafted birdhouse hand made by local woodworker from reclaimed wood Minimum bid: $40 Value $75 Buy It Now: $85 Donated by: Lisa Stewart & Chuck Vernon

27. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Bart's & The Beanery, Chili's, Jim's Pizza gift cards Minimum bid: $40 Value $75 Buy It Now: $85 Donated by: Bart's Drive-In, Jim's Pizza, Charlie & Lodia Vola

29. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Bart's & The Beanery, Jim's Pizza and Siam Corner gift cards Minimum bid: $40 Value $75 Buy It Now: $85 Donated by: Bart's Drive-In, Jim's Pizza, Charlie & Lodia Vola

30. Bean @226 Gift Basket • Windsor maroon The Bean @226 hoodie (size M). • Cozy, slip resistant socks. • Warm, knit The Bean @226 beanie. • Tote Bag: Coffee is my love language. • Two insulated, reusable coffee mugs. • Stop by The Bean @226 for a free pound of delicious coffee to brew at home! Minimum bid: $40 Value $75 Buy It Now: $85 Donated by: Bean @226

31. One dozen cupcakes plus $50 gift card One dozen flower cupcakes and a $50 gift certificate from Moneta Moments, 100% peanut and nut free baking facility! Minimum bid: $40 Value $75 Buy It Now: $85 Donated by: Moneta Moments

32. Spa Basket & Comfort Essentials Back Wrap • Plush, microfiber hair towel • Stress Relief, Lavender & Eucalyptus Soy Scented Candle • Dabney Lee Storage Kit • Simple moisturizing facial wash, eye make-up remover, skin quenching sleep cream • Bliss lemon & sage hand cream, fabulips sugar lip scrub & polish • OPI natural nail base coat, top coat • Comfort Essentials Back Wrap (heat or cool) Minimum bid: $40 Value $75 Buy It Now: $85 Donated by: Genevieve Lattimer

33. Van Gogh Vodka Martini set • Van Gogh Vodka, imported from Holland • Two classic martini glasses, royal blue stem and base • Van Gogh Vodka Martini Recipes CD Minimum bid: $40 Value $75 Buy It Now: $85 Donated by: Sharran Selig

34. YSB Family Art Therapy Kit • Family Paint Night at Home on Friday, March 26, 2021, 6:00Pm – 8:00PM - 4 virtual tickets including canvases, paint, brushes, etc. • Origami paper and instruction book • Good Vibes Coloring Book and Colored Pencils • Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health • YSB promotional items; tote bag, baseball hat, etc. Minimum bid: $40 Value $75 Buy It Now: $85 Donated by: Windsor Youth Services

35. Date Night at Home • Lindt pralines • Stop & Shop Gift Card ($20) • Ruffino Prosecco • Two wine glasses Minimum bid: $30 Value $60 Buy It Now: $65 Donated by: Kandyce Aust

36. Bourbon Lover Basket • One bottle George Dickel Tennessee Sour Mash Whisky, Classic No. 8 Recipe. Distilled & Charcoal Mellowed at Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Four rocks glasses, with silver accents. Minimum bid: $20 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Andrew & Genevieve Lattimer

37. Decorative Tissue Box Cover • Hand crafted wooden tissue box cover, made by local artisan and Windsor Lions Club member, Jim Daniels. • Meticulously crafted with dovetail joints and light gray stain, perfect accent for any interior! Minimum bid: $20 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Jim Daniels

38. Dog Lover Basket • Durapet Stainless Steel Woodgrain Bowl • Bacon Flavor, Grain Free Training Treats • Chuckit Paraflight, small size • Chuckit Ultra Squeaker Ball • Chuckit Junior, medium ball • Earth Rated poop bags, 120 lavender scent Minimum bid: $20 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Genevieve Lattimer

39. Lap Tray & Bears BBQ gift card • Hand crafted by local Windsor woodworker. • Perfect for laptop, book, etc. on your lap. • Reclaimed wood materials, with fabric padded underside. • Bear's BBQ gift card Minimum bid: $20 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Chuck Vernon & Bear's Barbeque

40. Lap Tray & Siam Corner gift card • Hand crafted by local Windsor woodworker. • Perfect for laptop, book, etc. on your lap. • Reclaimed wood materials, with fabric padded underside. • Siam Corner gift card Minimum bid: $20 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Chuck Vernon & Neill Sachdev

41. Windsor Asian Bistro - gift card Minimum bid: $20 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Charlie & Lodia Vola

42. Family Fun Night - Jim's Pizza & Wordy Word Game • Jim's Pizza Gift Card • When playing Wordy Word each round is a hilarious attempt to stump the other team, both teams create a list of five words using the five letters revealed on the game dice. Be witty and be wise but don’t take too long as time is not on your side. The length of time it takes to create this list of five words is exactly how long the opposing team has to guess them. Minimum bid: $20 Value $45 Buy It Now: $50 Donated by: Jim's Pizza & Genevieve Lattimer

43. Windsor Asian Bistro & Siam Corner - gift card Minimum bid: $20 Value $45 Buy It Now: $50 Donated by: Charlie & Lodia Vola, Neill Sachdev

44. Lavender Relaxation Basket • Aromatherapy Pillow Mist • Lemon Lavender Yankee Candle • Personal grooming kit • Bath & Body Works Lavender Vanilla Sleep lotion • Bath salts Minimum bid: $18 Value $40 Buy It Now: $44 Donated by: Kandyce Aust

45. 8" Round Menchie's Cake Voucher One 8-inch round Menchies Froyo Cake! Minimum bid: $15 Value $30 Buy It Now: $33 Donated by: Menchies Frozen Yogurt

46. Plate Glass Flower • Add some unique art-whimsy and color to your garden this year. • Vintage plate glass flower made by local artist, Suzanne Urban. • This flower is securely adhered to a PVC pipe, with upcycled blue hockey puck backing so it slips over the accompanying rebar. • Place it in a planter or into the ground. • Flower with rebar: 28 inches, stands approximately 24 inches when placed in pot or ground. • Flower circumference: 7.5 inches. Minimum bid: $15 Value $30 Buy It Now: $33 Donated by: Suzanne Urban

47. Bart's Drive In & The Beanery Gift Card Bart's Drive In & The Beanery Gift Card Minimum bid: $15 Value $25 Buy It Now: $28 Donated by: Bart's Drive-In

48. Straight Outta Windsor Basket • Two Windsor maroon t-shirts, “Straight Outta Windsor” logo, size XL and M • Wooden Connecticut hanging ornament, with a heart over Windsor. • Reusable, insulated mug for hot or cold beverages. • Reusable, insulated water bottle with straw. Minimum bid: $30 Value $60 Buy It Now: $65 Donated by: Sweet Sunshine Designs, Porsche Gold To bid or buy it now, put your bid amount in the comments below by 5:00 PM on March 14, 2021 EST!

49. Monarch Butterfly Print (black mat) • Monarch Butterfly watercolor print by Windsor artist, Betty Jo Davis, with black mat Minimum bid: $15 Value $25 Buy It Now: $28 Donated by: First Town Downtown

50. Monarch Butterfly Print (white mat) • Monarch Butterfly watercolor print by Windsor artist, Betty Jo Davis, with black mat Minimum bid: $15 Value $25 Buy It Now: $28 Donated by: First Town Downtown

51. Siam Corner - gift card Siam Corner - gift card Minimum bid: $15 Value $25 Buy It Now: $28 Donated by: Neill Sachdev

52. Tea Time Gift Basket • Perfect for your afternoon snack-time! • Vintage floral tea cup, snack plate with saucer. • Chocolates, cookies, biscotti and several flavor tea bags. Minimum bid: $15 Value $25 Buy It Now: $28 Donated by: Ann's Special-TEA Gift Baskets

53. Windsor Asian Bistro - gift card Windsor Asian Bistro - gift card Minimum bid: $15 Value $25 Buy It Now: $28 Donated by: Charlie & Lodia Vola

54. Vintage WindsorOpoly Game & House of Books & Games gift card Vintage WindsorOpoly Game & House of Books & Games gift card Minimum bid: $10 Value $20 Buy It Now: $22 Donated by: Bean @226 & Friend of First Town Downtown

55. Maple Craft Basket • Litchfield Distillery Maple flavored bourbon • Award winning Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup • Salted Caramel maple syrup • Yankee Candle votive – Banana Walnut Bread scent • Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup lip balm • Set of three: Apple Cinnamon, Bourbon Barrel and Blueberry Maple Syrup • Children’s Book: Maple Syrup from the Sugarhouse Minimum bid: $60 Value $125 Buy It Now: $130 Donated by: Carol Engleman

57. Amazon Fire HD 8 with Alexa, 16 GB • 8" HD display; 16 or 32 GB of internal storage (up to 400 GB with microSD) • 1.3 GHz quad-core processor • Up to 10 hours of battery life • Hands-free with Alexa, including on/off toggle • 1.5 GB of RAM • 2 MP front-facing camera + 2 MP rear-facing HD camera • Dual-band Wi-Fi • 90-day limited warranty • Enjoy millions of movies, TV episodes, songs, books, apps, and games Minimum bid: $45 Value $90 Buy It Now: $100 Donated by: Jane Garibay

58. South Africa Photo Safari • Two trips available, each trip 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 2022. • Package does not include air fare or transfers. • Not included: Personal beverages, side trips, phone calls, gratuities. Minimum bid: $2,500 Value $5,950 Buy It Now: $6,500 Donated by: Zulu Nyala, Experience the magic of South Africa

59. Book "I Is For Illuminati" Signed Book: I is for Illuminati, by former Windsor resident, Chris Vola • Winning bidder will have the chance for author to personalize and sign the book! • An A-Z guide to our paranoid times, this fully illustrated, darkly funny guide plays on the classic ABC primer. • Chris Vola examines the biggest conspiracies of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Minimum bid: $10 Value $20 Buy It Now: $22 Donated by: Chris Vola

60. Air Plant Hanging Terrarium • Glass hanging terrarium, includes air plant, moss and decorative rocks. • Includes plant care instructions. Minimum bid: $10 Value $20 Buy It Now: $22 Donated by: MossLife CT

61. Air Plant Free-Standing Terrarium • Glass hanging terrarium, includes air plant, moss and decorative rocks. • Includes plant care instructions. Minimum bid: $15 Value $25 Buy It Now: $28 Donated by: MossLife CT

62. Books Before Bedtime • Vintage wicker basket holds four Dr. Seuss books and four furry friends. • The Sneetches and Other Stories • Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose • And to Think I That I Saw It on Mulberry Street • Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now? • PLUS! $10 Gift Certificate to use at The House of Books and Games Minimum bid: $20 Value $50 Buy It Now: $55 Donated by: Cyndi & Tom Deshais