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Main Street's Midnight Masquerade
Holiday Auction at Midnight Blues Club
Thursday, October 29, 6-9pm
Join Waterville Main Street as we kick off the holidays in style at the Midnight Masquerade on Thursday, October 29. The event will include free appetizers, a live auction to benefit Kringleville and WMSt's year-round community programming, door prizes, and much more. There is no charge for admission or for a bid number, which will also double as your mask for the evening. Fun, formal and funky attire is encouraged!

Midnight Masquerade Auction Items
Special thanks to the businesses and individuals who provided items for the Midnight Masquerade Holiday Auction. Following is the official list of auction items:

Lot # Package Name Description Value
1 Beauty & Brews $25 G.C. for Shampoo, Cut, Blow Dry at Millennium Styling Salon; $25 Gift Certificate to Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse $50
2 While the kids are away… package 5 free games of bowling at Sparetime Recreation Bowling Center; G.C. for Manicure at Head Quarters on Main Street $31
3 Getting Healthy! 1 mo. membership to Curves; $10 G.C. to Barrels Community Market $54
4 Let's Get this Party Started Package 1 balloon bouquet, 1 lb. of roasted cashews and 1lb. Of roasted redskin peanuts from Are You Ready to Party (they are now roasting nuts!); $50 G.C. to Jokas' Discount Beverage $71
5 Web Hosting Maine.info web hosting package - 1 year of hosting, includes email provided through Google Apps $150
6 Golf Series of three half-hour golf lessons at Natanis Golf Course $125
7 New Business G.C. Package Gift Certificate to Cattleman's Authentic Western BBQ - opening January 7 at 18 Silver St.; $5 G.C. The Nook & Kranni $25
8 Rafting Package Raft Trip for 1 on the Kennebec River with Magic Falls Rafting Company (2010 season) $109
9 Oil Change Oil Change at Ray Haskell Ford, Lincoln, Mercury; $10 G.C. to Applebees $45
10 Truck Rental Ryder Truck Rental - one free day (customer responsible for mileage, fuel, taxes) $100
11 Wills Reciprocal wills from Tilton & O'Donnell $300
12 "You Earned It" Package #1 1 mo. membership to Champions; $25 G.C. to Midnight Blues Club $74
13 Collectible John Deere 400D Articulated Dump Truck collectible from Hammond Tractor $33
14 Christmas Package 2 tickets to Portland Symphony Orchestra's Magic of Christmas (December 11-20) pick your dates by December 1 (donated by Digital ImageWorks); 7" Red Poinsettia from Longfellow's Greenhouse to be picked up in early December at Waterville Main Street office (donated by Gina Coppens) $130
15 Movie Night Package Package of 3 movies and movie posters from Shadow Distribution; Movies include Girls Rock!, Gypsy Caravan, and The Situation $50
16 Lunch & Lube $25 G.C. to Pagoda Express; Oil change at Ray Haskell Ford, Lincoln, Mercury $60
17 Pimp Your Ride Package $25 G.C. to Morrisette Automobile Detailing Service; Front end alignment on any vehicle up to a one ton truck at Harry J. Smith Co. $72
18 Restaurant $25 G.C. to Butcher's Choice $25
19 Beauty Pashmina Shawl from Earth Bound; $25 G.C. to Solstice Hair Salon $67
20 Advertising $500 of radio advertising on the River 93.5 from Mountain Wireless $500
21 Grab Bag $10 G.C. to Jake's Odd Gifts; $15 G.C. to Darrell's Pizza; $25 G.C. to Morrissette Automobile detailing service; $5 G.C. to The Nook & Kranni $55
22 Home Décor 12 taper stand for table or fireplace from The Paragon Shop $33
23 Dinner & A Show 2 tickets to any Waterville Opera House production in the 2009-2010 season; $25 G.C. to The Bread Box Café $61
24 Grab Bag 1 yard of bark mulch from Mackenzie Landscaping (Picked up); John Deere 50 Tractor collectible from Hammond Tractor $58
25 Get Up and Go Package $30 G.C. to Jorgensen's Café; 3 month subscription to Morning Sentinel or Kennebec Journal $73
26 Beauty $25 off perm, color or foil at Prime Cut $25
27 Golf 18 holes of golf at Clinton Golf Course (donated by David Holden); Thomas College sweatshirt (donated by Gary Poulin) $85
28 Food Subway Six Foot Sub (Redeemable in Elm Plaza or Cushman Rd, Winslow) $72
29 "Got the Munchies?" Package $20 G.C. to Happy Trails; $15 G.C. to Darrell's Pizza $35
30 Entertainment Full Festival Pass to Maine International Film Festival 2010 (July 9-18) $200
31 Home DVD & Remote from Fortin's TV and Appliance $80
32 Grab Bag Terry Labonte Fruit Loops Race Car Collectible from J.R.'s Trading & Jewelry; Gift Certificate to Cattleman's Authentic Western BBQ - opening January 7 at 18 Silver St. $120
33 Art Class G.C. for one Five Week Class at Stained Glass Express - beginners class in stained glass $65
34 Lookin' Good Package 10 Tanning Visits to Head Quarters on Main Street; 1 mo. Curves membership; 1 pair of Amber Broadway Sunglasses from Poulin Opticians $99
35 Be a Guest Host on Mix 107.9 Join Jay & Jenay for your morning of fame and fun as a Mix 107.9 Morning Show host! $500
36 Books A collection of three autographed books from Children's Book Cellar: Otis by Loren Long, Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo by Obert Skye, and DinOTrux by Chris Gall $53
37 A Night on the Town 2 Tickets to see the Legendary Bela Fleck and The African Project at the Waterville Opera House on February 26 (donated by Sweet People Productions); $25 G.C. to George's Restaurant $120
38 Shop & Dine $50 G.C. to Marden's; $10 G.C. to Applebee's $60
39 Pamper Yourself Package Cut & Style with Billy Dangler at People's Salon; $25 G.C. to The Last Unicorn $65
40 Limo! $400 G.C. to Northeast Limousine Service - local area $400
41 Dinner & A Concert 2 Tickets to see the Legendary Bela Fleck and The African Project at the Waterville Opera House on February 26 (donated by Sweet People Productions); $25 G.C. to Midnight Blues Club $120
42 Rock It Out Package Rockaholic Hair Care Product Set from People's Salon & Spa; featuring "Livin' the Dream" Shampoo & Conditioner, Rocktastic Hardcore Spray Gel and Punk Out Molding Gunk $67
43 Ride 'Em Cowboy ATV Camouflage Extra Large Padded Gear Back from The Starting Line; Gift Certificate to Cattleman's Authentic Western BBQ - opening January 7 at 18 Silver St. $70
44 Party Package $100 G.C. to Jokas' Discount Beverage; $15 G.C. to Shaw's Supermarket $115
45 Colby Steeple Tour for 2 of the Colby College Steeple $100
46 Downtown Shopping Spree! $50 G.C. to Maine Made & More (donated by Trish Bullock); $50 G.C. to The Framemakers; $10 G.C. to Barrels Community Market $110
47 Taste of Quebec Gift package Includes maple butter, apple butter, chocolates, Spruce Beer, and much more… all from Quebec! (donated by Jeff Melanson & Suzanne Uhl Melanson) $50
48 Guilty Pleasure Package 18 holes of golf at Clinton Golf Course (donated by David Holden); 1/2 dozen wrapped roses from Flo's Flower Cart $66
49 Shop $50 G.C. to Marden's; 7" Red Poinsettia from Longfellow's Greenhouse to be picked up in early December at Waterville Main Street office (donated by Gina Coppens) $70
50 Professional Service 10 hours of Graphic Design Services donated by Lisa Oakes of Lavender Designs (Lisa does all the graphic design for Maine International Film Festival and Waterville Main Street - she's a pro!) $500
51 Grab Bag 1 balloon bouquet, 1 lb. of roasted cashews and 1lb. Of roasted redskin peanuts from Are You Ready to Party (they are now roasting nuts!); $10 G.C. to Jake's Odd Gifts; $10 G.C. to The Nook & Kranni $41
52 Grab Bag 1 Lee Hollingsworth print from Berry's Stationers; $5 G.C. to The Nook & Kranni $45
53 Advertising $100 of retail advertising with Central Maine Newspapers $100
54 Handmade Package Handmade Stoneware Bowl - Dishwasher, Microwave & Freezer Safe made and donated by Nancy Meader; 3 homemade winter soups for 4 people - one per month to be made and donated by Karen Heck $80
55 Movies! 10 Pass to Railroad Square Cinema $60
56 Thanksgiving Dinner Package 1 18-20 lb. free range turkey from Joseph's Market; $20 G.C. to Barrels Community Market $73
57 Grab Bag $25 G.C. to Day's Jewelers; $25 Chamber G.C.; 7" Red Poinsettia from Longfellow's Greenhouse to be picked up in early December at Waterville Main Street office (donated by Gina Coppens) $70
58 Aspiring Artist Package 90 minute private drawing class or acrylic painting class with Kit Munroe Myers; $50 G.C. to The Framemakers $105
59 Web Hosting Maine.info web hosting package - 1 year of hosting, includes email provided through Google Apps $150
60 Go Organic! One farm share with Sunwater Farms in Benton; Weekly deliver of fresh, organic veggies for the 2010 season $400
61 Buy Local $50 G.C. to Barrels Community Market (donated by Wheeler & Arey) $50
62 Get Jazzed! Package $25 G.C. to Starbucks (donated by Wheeler & Arey); One month of Jazzercise classes (held on M, T, Th evenings & Sat. mornings) held at Seton $60
63 Web Hosting Maine.info web hosting package - 1 year of hosting, includes email provided through Google Apps $150
64 Pamper Yourself Package Full Massage with Heidi Allen of Chiropractic Family Health Center in Winslow; $25 G.C. to the Last Unicorn $80
65 Jewelry Diamond pendant from Larsen's Jewelry $425
66 Shop! $25 G.C. to Maine Made & More; $25 G.C. to The Corner Store at Inland Hospital $50
67 Home Improvement Package $30 Bark Mulch from MacKenzie Landscaping (picked up); $50 G.C. to Houle's Plumbing and Heating; One Water Test from Northeast Laboratory Services $152
68 Yard work 1 yard of screened loam or gravel delivered locally - From Nitram $150
69 Dinner & a Movie Package 2 movie passes to Flagship Cinema; $20 G.C. to Applebees $37
70 Learning the Ropes Package A day of fun and adventure on the high and low ropes course at Camp Tracy. Facilitated by trained staff; up to 15 people; redeemable anytime in the next year $250
71 Pub & Pool Package $25 G.C. to TJ's Classic Billiards; $25 G.C. to Killarney's at the Holiday Inn $50
72 Home Maintenance $100 gift certificate for furnace cleaning from Dezi Oil Burner $100
73 Dinner & A Show 2 tickets to any Waterville Opera House production in the 2009-2010 season; $25 G.C. to Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse $61
74 Buy Local $50 G.C. to Barrels Community Market (donated by James D. Julia, Auctioneers) $50
75 Diamond bracelet 14k Gold and diamond bracelet from L. Tardif, Jewelers; total weight of diamonds is 1k $750
76 Tax Crunch Time $150 G.C. to H&R Block for Tax Preparation $150
77 "You Earned It" Package #2 1 mo. membership to Planet Fitness; $25 G.C. to Midnight Blues Club $74
78 The Outdoorsman Package 18 holes of golf at Clinton Golf Course (donated by David Holden); 1 Fish Print by Tim Knepp (donated by Gary Poulin) $85
79 Decorate 1 Swarovski Crystal ornament from Day's Jewelers $75
80 Fitness 1 year membership to Holiday Swim & Fitness Center $393
81 Tennis 2 Advanced tennis lessons with Colby College Coach Doanh Wang $100
82 Entertainment 2 tickets to Portland Symphony Orchestra's Magic of Christmas (December 11-20) pick your dates by December 1 (donated by Digital ImageWorks) $110
83 Color copies $200 G.C. toward color copying at SBS Carbon Copy $200
84 "Something for everyone stocking stuffer package" 6 Gift Certificates: $10 to Barrels Community Market; $31.50 Oil change at Kennebec Express Lube; $25 to Midnight Blues Club; $10 to Applebee's; $10 to Jake's Odd Gifts; $5 G.C. to The Nook & Kranni $92
85 Lacrosse Lacrosse clinic for up to 5 males with Major League Lacrosse player Jon Thompson $375
86 Jet Setter Package Bluetooth head set from Pine Tree Cellular; 1 pair of Black Broadway Sunglasses from Poulin Opticians; Tanning Certificate to Prime Cut $97
87 Parade of Lights Package Ride in the Waterville Fire Truck in the Parade of Lights on November 27! Good for two children and one adult PRICELESS!
88 Dance the Night Away 2 hour dance lesson and party (salsa, waltz, cha cha… you pick the dance) with champagne and chocolates at Blue Wave Dance Studio $200
89 Entertainment 4 Tickets to see the Legendary Bela Fleck and The African Project at the Waterville Opera House on February 26 (donated by Sweet People Productions) $190
90 Costume Sexy cupid costume from The Starting Line $50
91 Stay & Dine 1 overnight stay for 2 people at the Hampton Inn; $25 G.C. to Weathervane Restaurant $170

 

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