"Celebrate the Season" A Christmas Cantata with silent auction

This is a choral presentation of a Joel Raney cantata with a silent auction after the music part of the program. All revenue generated through cash or check donations, and all proceeds from the Silent Auction will be forwarded to 'Ruth's House'. 'Ruth's House' is a home (opened in 2024) that provides a secure place for single mothers with children who are facing challenging circumstances. See www.ruthshousect.com for their website and more explanation. We felt that this is an important non-profit cause, so we created the church's music event as a fundraiser. There will be outstanding performances, friendly association, food, with the silent auction following. The music starts at 7 PM, but you may want to drop in early to look at the silent auction items and put in a bid. Below I have a list of the auction items (19 baskets, keep scrolling). All new items and most donated by Shelton businesses. You must register to bid to receive a bid number the night of Dec. 12.

Silent Auction items:

Basket #1 Two $50 gift cards for Hawley Lane Shoes & one TJ Maxx ($25) Retail Value: $125 Starting Bid: $75 or **BUY IT NOW for $100.00

Basket #2 Gift card for haircut, style Blush Beauty Lounge ($65) or Blush Book Lounge plus 2 books & coffee mug Retail Value: $130 Starting Bid: $75

Basket #3 Gift cards for Pier 131 Kitchen & Bar ($50) & Caloroso Eatery & Bar ($25)
Retail Value: $75 Starting Bid: $45

Basket #4 Gift card + misc. groceries from Big Y ($30), gift card Matto ($25), Captain’s Restaurant & Bar ($20) Retail Value: $ 75 Starting Bid: $45

Basket #5 Stone Gardens Farm Market unique natural food products, candles ($70 value) & Gift card ($25) Retail Value: $95 Starting Bid: $60

Basket #6 Gift cards for Vincent’s Italian Restaurant ($50) & Wellington’s Restaurant ($30)
Retail Value: $80 Starting Bid: $45

Basket #7 Trader Joe’s Holiday Treats Basket ($55) & Gift card ($20)retail Value: $75 Starting Bid: $45

Basket #8 Gift cards for Spotted Horse Tavern ($50) & Plaza Diner & Restaurant ($25)
Retail Value: $75 Starting Bid: $45

Basket #9 Baker’s Delight: Collection of baker’s essentials from Rada company (see details next to the basket) Retail Value: $115.00 Starting Bid: $65

Basket #10 Hair Depot gift card: $65 for salon services & Trybe’ curl-foam products ($35 value) Retail Value: $100 Starting Bid: $60

Basket #11 Amici’s Restaurant gift certificate ($50), Josh Cabernet Sauvignon ($12) & Cupcake Pinot Grigio ($8) Retail Value: $70 Starting Bid: $45

Basket #12 Hyatt House-1 night stay-room & taxes incl. ($135),Good until 2027, & Chili’s gift card ($50) Retail Value: $185 Starting Bid: $100 ($20 bid increments) or **BUY IT NOW for $140.00

Basket #13 Handmade quilted toddler blanket & bibs from Senior Center, Dr. Seuss books, small stuffed animal Retail Value: $65 Starting Bid: $45

Basket #14 BJ’s Membership ($60). BJ’s gift card ($25), misc. groceries for your Christmas Entertaining Retail Value: $100 Starting Bid: $60

Basket #15 Rada Cutlery & Kitchen Gadgets: Gift sets, individual knives, and other essential kitchen tools (see details next to basket) Retail Value: $115 Starting Bid: $65


Item #16 Two complimentary wine tastings plus 2 bottles of wine from Jones Winery
Retail Value: $70 Starting Bid: $45


Item #17 Boy’s Huffy Bike 20” (Ideal for ages 5-9, child height 48”-60”)
Retail Value: $100 Starting Bid: $60 or **BUY IT NOW for $90.00


Item #18 Girl’s Huffy Bike 20” (Ideal for ages 5-9, child height 48”-60”)
Retail Value: $100 Starting Bid: $60 or **BUY IT NOW for $90.00

Item #19 2 Gift Certificates for music lessons at Fairfield County Music Studio, LLC , a total 1-hr lesson value: piano, voice, guitar, or drums signed by the owner, Mike Donnarummo Retail Value $110 Starting Bid 70

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