AUCTION CATALOG

CALLING ALL CITIZENS! APRIL 3, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Auction Rules and Guidelines 2 Silent Auction DINING LEARN TO MADE BY EXPERTS SPECIAL OCCASIONS SPORTS TRAVEL 2 3 4 8 9 12 17

AUCTION RULES AND GUIDELINES All of the items in the auction have been donated by companies, organizations and individuals who are committed to supporting Citizen Schools; they are very much deserving of our thanks and patronage! Each item up for bid in the Silent Auction has a bid sheet listing the item, its value, minimum bid and bidding increments. The first bid on any item must be at least the minimum bid. Each subsequent bid must be higher than the previous by at least the bid increment. To bid on an item, simply write your assigned bidder number on the bid sheet, along with the amount of your bid (print clearly, please). Your bidder number can be found on the back of your nametag. If you have any questions about the bidding process, volunteers will be on hand to assist you. Timing and Closeout of the Silent Auction The Silent Auction opens at 5:30 and closes at 7:15. A warning will be given before the Silent Auction closes. The Silent Auction cashier will open at the end of the program. Please check the winner board to see if you are a winning bidder and if so, proceed to the cashier located in the back of the room. Please pay for your winnings tonight and take them home with you. You may pay by cash, check (payable to Citizen Schools) or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Discover). For tax purposes, please note that only the purchase amount that exceeds the fair market value of the item is tax deductible. Condition of Sale for the Auction: Citizen Schools makes no representation as to the condition of any item and all items are sold as is.
2

SILENT AUCTION DINING

Item #100 Private Cooking Lesson
Have you ever watched Top Chef with envy? Or wish that you had a new worldly recipe to add to your family's repertoire? Learn how to become a master chef with this hands-on cooking class with Toro Chef Geoffrey Grove. Geoffrey has been cooking his whole life starting as a young boy in his moms kitchen and, since then, professionally in some of Bostons best restaurants, currently with Ken Oringer of Toro. He is offering a hands-on cooking class for up to 8 people in his fabulous home kitchen. The winner will work with Geoffrey to determine the appropriate food and wine pairings that could include Italian, Latin American, Japanese, Chinese or Thai cuisines (or a combination!). Following the meal preparation, the winner and their guests will enjoy dining on their creations. All food ingredients have been graciously donated by Geoffrey. The winner, with guidance from Geoffrey, will bring the wine pairings. Donated By: Geoffrey Grove Value: $1,200

Item #101 A Table For Two

Eat out and feel at home. Enjoy dinner for two at Craigie on Main - "one of the Top 10 Most Influential Restaurants' of the decade, named by The Boston Globe. Chef Tony Maws - James Beard Winner for Best Chef, Northeast - combines French-inspired nose 3

to-tail refined rusticity with a no exceptions commitment to local, seasonal, and organic or natural ingredients. Bon apptit! Donated By: Craigie on Main Value: $150

LEARN TO
Item #200 Find Your Balance
Power up, Flow, Chill and Transform with exhale yoga. Or take to the barre the ballet barre, that is! Whether your goal is to revive and restore or raise your heart-rate through intense arm, ab, glute and leg work, Exhale Spa's method makes for the perfect body altering experience. Your whole shape will change as you progress to a new level of fitness with this 10 pack! Donated By: Exhale Mind Body Spa Back Bay Value: $230 Restrictions: To be used at the Back Bay Exhale by 11/1/13

Item #201 Its ARTastic

Visit four of Boston's hallmark art museums with family members or friends. Enjoy a day at the deCordova Sculputure Park and Museum exploring 30 acres of constantly changing landscape of modern and contemporary sculpture, as well as a robust slate of rotating exhibitions indoors. Let your visual senses explode as you tour the courtyard garden and surrounding galleries of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Reflect on innovative and provocative contemporary art through all forms of media at the Institute of
4

Contemporary Art. And last, but definitely not least, spend a day revisiting New England history in the city of Salem, Massachusetts and step inside the Peabody Essex Museum to view art galleries from around the world. Donated By: deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art and Peabody Essex Museum Value: $206 Restrictions: Use deCordova by March 1, 2014; Peabody Essex by December 31, 2015; ICA by April 3, 2104

Item #: 202 Family Learning Pack

Bring the family on a learning adventure around Boston! Enjoy 2 passes to the New England Aquarium, 2 passes for a Duck Tour, 4 passes to the Museum of Science and a 4 person, year-long Family Membership pass to The Boston Children's Museum. Donated By: Boston Duck Tours, D & M Ahouse, The New England Aquarium and The Boston Children's Museum Value: $396 Restrictions: Use Museum of Science tickets by 12/31/2013; Duck Boat Tour tickets valid on weekdays in April, May, September, October, and November; Children's Museum family pass must be redeemed within one year; Use New England Aquarium tickets 12/31/2013.

Item #: 203 Your Financial Plan

Have you reviewed your complete wealth picture lately? Or outlined a strategy ahead with a qualified advisor around your retirement income, estate plan, or philanthropic endeavors? Being offered to the highest bidder is a comprehensive wealth management plan delivered by Christopher K. Griffith of the Griffith Wheelwright Group of UBS. Your plan will encompass the following: Initial meeting with Chris in person or via telephone to address and outline your current scenario, as well as your goals and aspirations; second meeting in person to review together results of the analysis, covering the following topics with strategy recommendations on: Investment portfolio allocation and management Retirement income strategy Net worth statement Estate planning review Tax minimization review Philanthropic review and giving strategies Insurance, college planning, liability management and special needs also covered where applicable.

Donated By: Christopher Griffith Value: $2,500 - $10,000 depending upon complexity and scope

Item #: 204 Start Your Engines

Unleash your inner Andretti with the F1 Arrive & Drive Track Racing Package. Good for 2 experiences on the 1/4 mile track, complete with race suit, computerized scoring and split second timing. Start your engines!
6

Donated By: F1 Boston Value: $80 Restrictions: Racing is open to licensed drivers 18+. Valid drivers license must be presented to race. Racing is subject to availability.

Item #: 205 Get In Shape For Women

Need motivation to get fit? This fitness training pack is for you! Get In Shape For Women is scientifically proven to work with a four point method of weight training, cardio, nutrition, and accountability. With this package, you will receive one month of small group personal training that will help you Get In Shape! Donated By: Get In Shape For Women Weston Value: $377 Restrictions: Must be redeemed at one of six locations: Weston, Wayland, Wellesley, Winchester, Westford, or Bedford.

Item #: 206 Fitness on the Fly*

Feel like you never have time to make it to the gym and work out? Fitness on the Fly will come to you! Certified personal trainer, Cassie Shaw, offers in-home personal training to get you on the right track. Use these 3 personal classes to work toward your ultimate fitness goal. Donated By: Fitness on the Fly and Cassie Shaw Value: $180 Restrictions: Travels to Sudbury, Concord and surrounding towns
7

*This item has generously been donated twice, so the two highest bidders will win this item!

MADE BY EXPERTS
Item #300 Family Portrait
Kids grow up fast! Now is the time to finally capture your family portrait. Freeze your family in a moment in time so that you can remember how things were. Coffee Pond Photography is a leading portrait photography company with over 20 years of experience. Portrait sessions can be shot on location or in the Natick studio. Donated By: Coffee Pond Photography Value: $250

Item #301 The Slippery Slope

In 1972, artist Jeffrey Hessing decided to dedicate [himself] to the creation of art that celebrates the beauty around us and the magic in the ordinary. In his Artist's Statement Jeffrey explains, "It is a gift when I discover a new image or theme; first to see it, then to slowly internalize it, and finally to express it in a totally organic way, without forethought or preconception. Its nice when an exhibition is coherent and has a unified theme. But life isnt like that. My work is like a diary. It reflects my life and my experiences at any given time." Donated By: Pucker Gallery Value: $750

Item #302 Vintners Choice

Enjoy this horizontal tasting of 2006 Nemerever Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley town of Oakville, California. Test your palate with three bottles that were produced in the same year, but different locations: Block #1, Block #2, and Block #3 The Nemerever Vineyard is a small producer that specializes 100% in Cabernet Sauvignon. Donated By: Mary and Sherif Nada Value: $250

Item #303 Spring Cleaning

Get your spring cleaning started with closet organizers in gorgeous patterns from the Container Store, and freshly cleaned and pressed clothes from Dependable Cleaners. Donated By: The Container Store and Dependable Cleaners Value: $55

SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Item #400 Look Polished
It's your turn to be doted on. Stroll down Newbury Street in Boston and stop in to Beaucage Salon & Spa. Enjoy a lavish manicure and pedicure with essential oils and skin conditioners to relax and soothe mind and spirit. Don't stop there; it's time to shop and Personal Stylist, Missy McInnis is at your service! She is at-theready for your every shopping need, from offering fashion trend advice to selecting the perfect fit for your figure, while keeping
9

your clothing budget in check. Maybe you can show off your pedicure in a new pair of sandals for the summer? Pamper yourself. The day is yours. Donated By: Beaucage Salon & Spa and Missy McInnis Value: $380

Item #401 Bieber Fever

Do you or someone you know have Bieber Fever? Snag these two VIP concert tickets and you'll bring extreme joy to the two "Beliebers" who get to see him perform live at TD Garden on July 20th! The 'Baby VIP' ticket package includes exclusive Justin Bieber VIP merchandise -- Justin Bieber Gift Bag (created exclusively for the VIP package), souvenir Tour Program or Photobook, and a Limited Edition Justin Bieber VIP Laminate & Matching Lanyard. And don't worry about finding parking in Biebermania; these tickets are paired with transportation to the concert provided by Boston Coach. Your lucky concert-goers can practice screaming "JUSTIN" the whole ride into Boston without you having to worry about navigating downtown! Donated By: Sean Belka Value: $650

Item #402 XBOX Party

Do you want to be the coolest parent or the boss who has the most fun? Win this item and you can host 20 of your employees, friends, or a kid's birthday at the Boston Microsoft Store in their semi-private community theater for a 3 hour Xbox party! The party includes game titles of your choice as well as complimentary pizza and snacks. Be the hero and go home with this party tonight!
10

Donated By: Boston Microsoft Store Value: Priceless! Restrictions: Only available on mutually agreeable date

Item #403 A Night Out on the Town

Begin your special evening with a dinner at the chic seafood spot, Island Creek Oyster Bar located at 500 Commonwealth Avenue. Chef Jeremy Sewall offers a daily changing menu with raw bar featuring Island Creek Oysters and an updated seasonal selection of New England seafood. After your meal, find your way home to the award-winning Boston Marriott Copley Place where you will enjoy an overnight stay in a deluxe room for two. Donated By: Island Creek Oysters and Boston Marriott Copley Place Value: $500 Restrictions: Reservations for dinner and hotel stay must be made in advance. Hotel stay is available on Friday and Sunday only, and subject to availability. Certificate is not valid on holidays or black-out dates.

Item #404 A Day at the Races

You dont have to make the trip to Churchill Downs or even Louisville to experience the Kentucky Derby! Head out to the Plainridge Racetrack in Plainville, MA for 4 seats at the Kentucky Derby Luncheon including 100 dollars toward a betting voucher as well as souvenirs. Whether you're a harness racing fan, thoroughbred handicapper or greyhound racing enthusiast, Plainridge is the place for you!
11

Donated By: Plainridge Racecourse Value: $750

SPORTS
Item #500 Three at the Tee
Enjoy a round of golf for three at Tedesco Country Club in Marblehead, MA. From the unique and very beautiful setting of st the elevated 1 tee directly off the clubhouse patio to the challenging final five finishing par fours, Tedesco will test all parts of your game. And stay protected from the often unpredictable New England weather with this water resistant golf jacket from Foot Joy. Donated By: Jay Pingeton and SPORTS ILLUSTRATED GOLF GROUP Value: $750

Item #501 Fore!

Delight in a round for three or four depending on the season at the Charles River Country Club in Newton Centre, MA. The Club features a challenging and expansive Donald Ross designed golf course that opened in 1921 and is known as one of the best courses in the greater Boston area. Did you know that Mary Queen of Scots was the first female golfer or that drives have been hit for over 500 years? Before you hit the links for the first time this spring, brush up on some golf history or pick up some good pointers to improve your game from SPORTS ILLUSTRATED GOLF GROUP coffee table books.
12

Donated By: Jack McNeill and SPORTS ILLUSTRATED GOLF GROUP Value: $705 Restrictions: Certificate valid for a threesome in season (May 25th - September 7th); valid for a foursome out of season (before May 25th or after September 7th)

Item #502 Take Me Out

...To the Ball Game! Take Me Out to the Park! Fenway Park! Watch the Red Sox vs. the Texas Rangers on Wednesday June 5th. Your seats are located in RFB 97, Row FF, Seats 1 and 2. Bring home an authentic autographed baseball by third baseman Will Middlebrooks who is often touted as the most promising young piece of the next great Red Sox team. Donated By: Ann and Joe Canavan and The Boston Red Sox Value: Priceless!*
*Tickets valued at $94

Item #503 Go Green

With the NBA playoff picture knotted up in the East, you'll want to grab these two tickets to one of the last regular season Celtics games on Tuesday, April 16th. These two tickets to Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers are located in Section 13, Row 11. Go home with a piece of The Cs history with a green Celtics basketball autographed by the entire 2012-13 team! Lucky you. Donated By: Rob Perez and The Boston Celtics Value: Priceless!*
*Tickets valued at $330

13

Item #504 Patriots Tickets

Calling all New England Patriots fans! Get your first look at 2013 New England Patriots at the season home opener at Gillette Stadium. The two tickets are located mid-field, twenty rows back! Don't worry about the drive to Foxboro and the mayhem of getting out of the parking lot after the game; these tickets are paired with transportation to the game provided by Eatman Limousine of North Andover. You lucky game-goers can sit back and relax without worrying about navigating traffic on Route 1! Are you ready for some football!? Donated By: Plainridge Racecourse and Eatman Limousine of North Andover Value: $550

Item #505 For the Love of Beer and Baseball

A Red Sox game on a warm, summer Saturday night and three cases of Sam Adams to share with your fellow fans and friends? Yes please! This package includes two tickets to the Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, June 8th at 7:15PM. Seats are located above third base in the State Street Pavilion and include wait service at your seat, escalator access to the State Street Pavilion Club and early entrance into Fenway to watch Red Sox batting practice. Donated By: Timothy Douros and The Boston Beer Company Value: $455

14

Item #506 Play Ball!

Be among the first to see the revamped 2013 Red Sox as they take the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, April 10th. Your seats are located in the Loge Box 161, Row PP, Seats 1&2. Take home the insightful, honest, and entertaining narrative of Francona's tenure with the Red Sox franchise, during which time he managed two teams to World Series victories and oversaw some of the most iconic and colorful players in the game. Donated By: Petrillo & Son Corp. and Lynne Browne Value: $226

Item #507 Vince Wilfork Autographed Jersey

Own a piece of New England Patriots history with this player jersey autographed by Co-captain, Pro-Bowler and fan favorite "Big Vince" Wilfork! Donated By: Plainridge Racecourse Value: Priceless!

Item #508 Bruins Tickets

Watch the Boston Bruins as they take on the Florida Panthers on Sunday, April 21st and make another run at the Stanley Cup from your seats located in Section CLB107, Row C, seats 14 and 15. Donated By: DCS Cleaning Service, Inc. Value: $440

15

Item #509 On the Ice!

Love your local Boston college teams? Sad that the hockey season is over already? Get ready for next year with these 4 tickets to cheer on the Harvard Crimson Men's Hockey Team! And as if that is not enough, you are the new owner of two official hockey sticks signed by both the Harvard and Boston University players and coaches. This is a dream package for a seasoned college sports fan or your aspiring NHL player counting down the days until next on the ice! Donated By: Boston University Hockey Program and Harvard University Hockey Program Value: Priceless!*
*Tickets valued at $80

Item #510 Box Seats: Red Sox

Get a close look at the 2013 Boston Red Sox team! These 3 seats can be found in a lower box and offer a great view of Fenway Park. Pick a mutually agreed upon date for you to cheer on the home team favorites. GO RED SOX! Donated By: Stephanie and David D Angelo Value: $400 Restrictions: Must be a mutually agreeable date that excludes opening day and Yankees games.

Item #511 Autographed Football

Go home tonight with this vintage autographed Brandon Lloyd Patriot's football. Llyod is an all-star wide receiver who finished the
16

2012 2013 season with 74 catches for 911 yards and 4 touchdowns for the Patriots. Donated By: The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Value: Priceless!

Item #512 Stars and Stripes Baseball

Celebrate Independence Day cheering on hometown favorite, the Boston Red Sox, as they take on the San Diego Padres in an afternoon game starting at 1:35 pm. Enjoy a spectacular view of the playing field from Fenway Parks State Street Pavilion looking out on the third baseline. Along with these seats you will have special access to the State Street Pavilion Club with in-seat dining where you can order a variety of food items from a server without missing a minute of the game. Make sure you dress in red, white, and blue! Donated By: Timothy Douros Value: $350

TRAVEL
Item #600 Midnight in Paris
Ooh la la! What could you do with a week in Paris, with a 17thcentury apartment to call home? Kindle a romance. Rediscover your marvelous spouse. Revolutionize your wardrobe. Soothe your soul with art. Quiet and safe, steps from the bustling Marais district's ancient, graceful Place de Vosges, this one-bedroom

17

apartment is the perfect spot for two adults and offers a kitchen and bath with a roomy tub. Donated By: Victoria Munroe and Eric Saltzman Value: Priceless! Restrictions: The apartment is available for two adults only on a mutually agreeable date.

Item #601 Summer Getaway: Newport, RI

Escape the city for a mid-week beach trip in June or July to Newport, RI and stay at this fully furnished, 4-bedroom home in downtown Newport. The winner will receive use of the house for 4 days mid-week. Walk to the best restaurants and bars or to the Harbor beaches to soak in the view and play in the sand. Complete with Wi-fi, flat screen TV, parking and backyard with grill, this is the perfect getaway. All towels, linens and beach gear are included. Child-friendly house. Donated By: D & M Ahouse Value: $1,200 Restrictions: Only redeemable on Monday - Friday @ 11 am, June & July 2013; not July 4th week; no pets/no smoking

Item #602 Get Away From It All

Take a break for one weekend this summer or fall in Waitsfield, VT. This home features 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, has mountain views from the east side of the Mad River Valley across and west to the three ski areas. From kayaking, fishing, hiking or mountain biking to swimming, tennis and scenic drives, the Mad River Valley offers exciting activities throughout the summer and
18

fall months. Whether you are an athlete, a weekend warrior, or a tired traveler looking to relax, the Mad River Valley is your gateway to Vermont fun and adventure! Donated By: Dubs and Rob Dickey Value: $800 Restrictions: Only available during summer or fall months

Item #603 Easy Living in New Hampshire

Enjoy this beautiful home in Washington, NH, population 1,123, for one week this summer or fall. Explore Mount Monadnock, Mount Sunapee, Hanover, NH and Dartmouth College, nearby Woodstock and Quechee, VT, or quaint local villages like Hillsborough and Peterborough, NH. This completely furnished property is perfect for your family's summer or fall get-away. Just a short walk to a pristine beach on a secluded lake and a short drive to Pillsbury State Park with lakes, mountains and miles of hiking trails. Inside the home you will enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen, a living room, a study, a finished basement with flat screen DVD player, three bedrooms that comfortably sleep 10, two full baths, and a washer-dryer. The upstairs bedroom is furnished with 3 bunkbeds, perfect for kids. Theres lots to do including hiking, swimming, fishing, cycling, mountain climbing, visiting historic villages and towns, or dining in Hanover, Woodstock, Quechee and Peterborough. Donated By: Sheila Cavanaugh and Albert Choy Value: $1,500 Restrictions: One week visit Saturday to Saturday in July, August, September, or October 2013 except: July 4-7th; August 18-September 2nd
19

Item #604 Stowe Away

Sneak away for a two night stay for two in a luxurious Timberline Studio at the Stowe Mountain Lodge. Located in the heart of Spruce Peak at Stowe alpine village, guests enjoy slopeside access to the most legendary ski resort, close proximity to the most challenging mountain hiking and bike trails in the area, pristine streams, ponds, and lakes as well as world class spa and wellness center. Come for the weekend and nourish both your body and mind! Donated By: Stowe Mountain Lodge Value: $1,200 Restrictions: Not valid on blackout dates 12/20-1/2, 1/171/20, 2/14-2/24; Expires 4/30/2014

20

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS AUCTION DONORS:

Ann and Joe Canavan Beaucage Salon & Spa Boston Duck Tours Boston Marriott Copley Place Boston Microsoft Store Boston University Hockey Program Cassie Shaw Christopher K. Griffith Coffee Pond Photography Craigie on Main D & M Ahouse DCS Cleaning Service, Inc. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Dependable Cleaners Dubs and Rob Dickey Eatman Limousine of North Andover Exhale Mind Body Spa Back Bay F1 Boston Fitness on the Fly Geoffrey Grove Get In Shape For Women Weston Harvard University Hockey Program Institute of Contemporary Art

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Island Creek Oysters Jack McNeill Jay Pingeton Mary and Sherif Nada Missy McInnis Peabody Essex Museum Plainridge Racecourse Pucker Gallery Rob Perez Samuel Adams Beer Sean Belka Sheila Cavanaugh and Albert Choy SPORTS ILLUSTRATED GOLF GROUP Stephanie and David DAngelo Stowe Mountain Lodge The Boston Celtics The Boston Children's Museum The Boston Red Sox The Container Store The New England Aquarium The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Timothy Douros Victoria Monroe and Eric Saltzman

21