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Live Auction Highlights

Paradise at Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
Seven days and nights at a quiet resort nestled in the middle of one of the best beaches in the world at Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas. Garden view on beachside property, sleeps six with two-bedroom/three-bath condo with hide-a-bed, full kitchen, and wireless internet. Recommended use between December and April for humpback whale season, but enjoy any time of the year. Includes $50 gift certificate to the Melting Pot for use in Maui or at home. Estimated value – $3550. Donated by Dee and John Hollerud

Spring Break in Sunny Florida
Enjoy seven nights in a luxurious two-bedroom condo at the Blue Tree Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida! The resort affords guests all the comforts of a fully furnished home, all within minutes from seven incredible Walt Disney World parks and water parks, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and SeaWorld. Guests of the Blue Tree Resort also enjoy a variety of onsite amenities such as four outdoor pools (two of which are heated), two hot tubs, children’s wading pool, shuffleboard, miniature golf, game room, barbecue grills and picnic tables, as well as tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. Estimated value – $1400. Donated by Cat and Greg Stevens

Lutsen Sea Villa

Six-day stay at Lutsen Sea Villa – 90 miles north of Duluth. This recently updated townhouse has a deck that is just feet from Lake Superior, a master bedroom that faces the lake and has a king-size bed, a second bedroom that has two full-size beds and a loft that can sleep two. A sofa bed in the living room can also sleep two. It has a fully furnished kitchen, two full bathrooms, a wood-burning fireplace, a flat-screen TV, WIFI, a deck off the living room and a balcony off the master bedroom. This townhouse is dog friendly with walking paths throughout the Sea Villa grounds. A pool, sauna and hot tub are on site and Lutsen Resort activities are complimentary. Lutsen Resort is just 2.5 miles away and the Lutsen Ski Area is 3 miles down the road. Estimated value-$1800. Donated by Carol Taylor

Beyond the Net with the Timberwolves
Enjoy two lower level tickets (Row D) to a Minnesota Timberwolves game. You’ll start your memorable experience with the “Voice of the Timberwolves,” Rod Johnson and a behind the scenes tour of Target Center, followed by an opportunity to sit courtside and watch a shoot-around. You’ll even be escorted to center court for a special pre-game photo. This will be for a mutually agreed upon game. Estimated value – $1200. Donated by Rod Johnson and Minnesota Timberwolves

Ultimate Twins Experience Behind Home Plate!
2012 game of your choice with Exclusive Champions Club Seats for four. Club seats are all inclusive – which includes all the food, beverages and snacks one can eat (without getting sick!) – house wine and tap beer included. Estimated value – $1600. Donated by the Minnesota Twins

Enticing Interlachen Golf Outing
Golf for two with caddies on one of the most exclusive and finest golf courses in the world. Interlachen Country Club’s golf course is 6,800 yards long and a par 73. In addition to golf, enjoy drinks afterward with our generous donors. Estimated value – $750. Donated by Mark Kenyon and Steve Hayden

Fun, Fashion, Festivities and Shopping
with Richard Moody
Four people spend four fun and creative hours with Richard Moody, Minnesota’s own fashion expert, and a $100 gift certificate from Second Debut and from The Guild. Let Richard redesign your look and how you look at yourself! Estimated value – $1600. Donated by Richard Moody, Second Debut and The Guild

Behind the Scenes Tour at WCCO-TV
Enjoy a behind the scenes tour with WCCO’s own Natalie Kane. Then stick around and watch the evening news LIVE and in person! Estimated value – Priceless! Donated by WCCO and Natalie Kane

Dream Away at Menehune Shores on Maui
Enjoy a ten day stay at an amazing two-bedroom beachfront Maui condo at the centrally located Menehune Shores. Includes use of a Ford Freestyle to get you around the island, snorkeling equipment, and beautiful views from the south side of Maui. Available March through October 2012. Estimated value – $3000. Donated by Nancy and Donald Lynch

Custom Custard Fun!
A custom custard party from Adele’s Frozen Custard. Custard is ice cream made better, and no one makes it better than Adele’s. You and your favorite custard loving friends will have the frozen time of your life! Estimated value – $750. Donated by Adele’s Frozen Custard

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Silent Auction Samplings

For your Furry Friends
2 night stay with grooming from ADOGO Pet Hotel
3 night stay at Dog Day’s Getaway
A weekend stay at Stone Mountain Pet Lodge
Pet first aid kit

Nights Out
Tickets to  Comedy Sportz, Brave New Workshop, Theatre Latte Da, Old Log Theater, and Cake Boss on November 15th at the Orpheum.
Pair of one year memberships to the Walker Art Center
Gift certificates to Joe’s Garage, Ristica Bakery, Seven Sushi, The Melting Pot, Wooley’s Restaurant, McCormick’s & Schmick’s, Bryant Lake Bowl, and Lucia’s Restaurant.

Get in Shape and Get Outdoors
Golfing at Sawmill Golf Club, The Jewel  Golf Club,  The Link at Northfork, Whispering Pines Golf Course
3 pilates private lessons at the Pilates House
Ballroom dancing lessons from Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Snow tubing at Wild Mountain
Day ski pass to Powder Ridge and Three Rivers Park District
Four tickets to the 2012 season of St. Paul Saints

Pamper yourself... or that special someone
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week swag
$120 gift card to Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Stays at Cascade Lodge, Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, Doubletree Hotel, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Marriot Minneapolis City Center, Marriot Minneapolis Southwest, and Doubletree Bloomington.
Chocolate Lover’s Basket from BT McElrath Chocolatier
One year Bacchus membership from Haskell’s Wine & Spirits

Family Fun
1 night stay and 4 waterpark passes at Arrowwood Resort
Passes to Waterpark of America
Nickelodeon Universe gift bag from Mall of America
Xbox donated by Jared Rhatigan
$200 gift certificate for family photo session with Dale Studios
$100 gift card to Life Touch Portrait Studio

We are receiving donations every day for our silent auction and will keep updating this list until the event!  If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please download the auction donation form and send it to Stephanie Scott or contact the Can Do Canines office for more information.

If you would like to donate a unique trip or item for our Live Auction, contact:
Janet L. Cobus
Development Director
763-331-3000, Ext. 153