SILENT AUCTION 2017 Bid on Campus, Sundays: Apr 23, 30 ... · course, you can bid as high as you want from the start, especially if you really want to attend this dinner! Once six

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S I L E N T AU C T I O N 2 017 Bid on Campus, Sundays: Apr 23, 30 & May 7

Bid online Apr 21 through May 7, closing at 9pmEvents happen anytime between May - Dec 2017.

HOW IT WORKSYour event is a donation to Center for Spiritual Living. CSL auctions spots at your event to our community. So, say your event is a ‘Pasta under Moonlight.’ You can host 8 people in July on your beautiful deck. During our Silent Auction, we auction off 8 individual spots to your event with the auction proceeds going to support CSL. Then, the 8 auction winners come to your location for ‘Pasta under Moonlight’ and you serve your amazing pasta and all have a fabulous time!

WINNING BIDSUpon winning, your bids will be processed on your credit card a few days following the close of the auction in May. You will receive an email with the event information and receipt. The event host will then contact you with the final details for attending. Happy bidding and enjoy your wins!

Silent Auction 2018

supporting Center for Spiritual Living

AUCTION BOOKLET 2018

SILENT AUCTION DATES Bid on Campus, Sundays: Apr 8, 15 & 22

Bid online Apr 6 through Apr 18

Events happen between May - Dec 2018.

THIS BOOK BELONGS TO:

Browse and Bid in Celebration Hall Lobby or

online at SpiritualLiving.org/gourmets5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle WA 98105 w 206-527-8801 w [email protected]

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GOURMETS FOR GOD

This fun and unique fundraiser, for Center for Spiritual Living Seattle, brings together members of our spiritual community, along with friends and family, to meet, eat and create wonderful memories, all the while raising funds to support our spiritual home.

Community members will be hosting 54 events this year, offering every imaginable form of culinary entertainment with love, passion and creativity. There are casual picnics, elegant meals and fun outings—all great ways to meet fellow congregants and make new friends!

Now’s your opportunity to bid on the chance to attend one or more of these fabulous events! Anyone can bid! Events take place between May and December.

We appreciate all of our marvelous, generous hosts and chefs, and all of our generous bidders.

We appreciate our dedicated and devoted Gourmets for God Volunteer Leadership (Betsy Barnier, Brian Eckfeldt, and Joey Nessif) and Recruitment (Betsy Barnier, Marilyn Gregory and Alinda Page) Teams. In addition, we are grateful for the assistance of various support volunteers and our Staff Lead Rev. Patric A. Creelman.

Thanks for supporting our Center for Spiritual Living and Community!

HOW DOES IT WORK?If you have participated in other silent auctions before, you most likely have bid to buy the whole event. In Gourmets for God, you’re bidding for one seat or “spot” at an event.

• Register to bid either ONLINE or ON CAMPUS. You won’t be able to place a valid bid without registering. Your bid is financially binding and your credit card will be charged for all events you do win. See p. 7 for details.

• There are events for every budget. Some events have Buy-It-Now pricing or Family pricing. See p. 4 for details.

• To bid: If an event allows for ten guests, four spots will be listed ONLINE and six spots ON CAMPUS. ONLINE, bidders choose one of the four spots listed to bid on, each spot having a separate bid “race.” ON CAMPUS, participating bidders bid for the six spots in one single race, with the top six bidders each winning one of the six

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spots. Whether bidding ONLINE or ON CAMPUS, bid for more than one seat if you want to bring a friend or partner. See p. 4 for details.

• The week after the auction closes, bidder’s credit cards will be charged, and hosts will be notified of the final guest list. See p. 6 for details.

That’s it. Have fun! Eat well! Bid early and bid often!

Visit us at SpiritualLiving.org/gourmets. Here you will find links to the silent auction site and our online program guide, as well as a PDF of this booklet.

REGISTRATIONONLINEGo to SpiritualLiving.org/gourmets and click on the Silent Auction Pro link to view items by grid or list. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email from our Silent Auction Pro team.

ON CAMPUS – Celebration Hall middle lobbyRegister and submit a valid credit card at the auction registration table to receive a bid number. Volunteers are happy to explain the financial guidelines for participating in the auction.

SPECIAL PRICING OPTIONSLook for the “special pricing” colored label on some bid sheets for great deals!

Buy-It-Now pricingNo bidding necessary—just write your name and bid number on the bid sheet and you’re good to go! Your credit card will be charged the Buy-It-Now price. Hurry—these events go fast!

Family pricingA certain number of children may attend, included in the price of one adult.

BIDDINGEach event has spots available ONLINE and ON CAMPUS (exceptions are the Buy-It-Now spots that are only available ON CAMPUS). ONLINE, each spot is bid upon as its own item and has a separate bid history. ON CAMPUS, the top bidders on the sheet will win, all having bid on one sheet for all spots.

ONLINE bidding works like this:ONLINE bidding starts at 9:00am on the first day of online bidding and closes at 9:00pm on the final day of online bidding. The software will keep track of the winning bids.

Within the ONLINE auction, the highest bid at 9:00pm on the final day is the winning bidder for that spot. Once the ONLINE auction closes, all remaining spots will be

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added to the ON CAMPUS auction, in time for the final bidding session, 8:30am to 12:30pm, Sunday, Apr 22. (Rolling close starts at approximately 12:30pm.)

ON CAMPUS bidding works like this:Let’s say you’d like to attend an Italian dinner for ten guests (remember, four spots ONLINE and six spots ON CAMPUS). Enter your bid on the bid sheet, keeping in mind the minimum bid as well as the bid increments of $5. Of course, you can bid as high as you want from the start, especially if you really want to attend this dinner! Once six valid bids have been entered, the seventh bid will bump the lowest LAST bidder off the guest list. In other words, ON CAMPUS, the first bid at a certain amount wins over the next bid at the same amount. That’s why it’s a good idea to bid early and bid often! Keep checking the bid sheet—if you were outbid, counter with a higher bid on a new line at the bottom of the list. To help bidders keep track, a Gourmets for God volunteer will monitor the bid sheets, crossing out bids that have been bumped off by a higher bid. In the end, the highest six bidders will have won spots at the event.

ON CAMPUS bidding example:Italian dinner event: 10 guests

(4 ONLINE/6 ON CAMPUS)

Opening bid price: $25, bid increment: $5

Amt. Bid #

1. $25 003

2. $25 003

3. $50 015 Winning Bid #3


5. $25 008

6. $35 022

7. $35 047


9. $35 029

10 $45 036 Winning Bid #6



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Planning/bidding strategiesMake sure you have your calendar nearby when you’re bidding.

Keep an eye on your bids—You’re bidding for a fabulous bike ride and picnic, however, you keep getting outbid –Move to another event that had caught your eye. Seeing this early can give you the chance to get in a winning bid on another great event! ☺

One strategy is to bid ONLINE first, and see if you win there. (ONLINE bidding closes before ON CAMPUS bidding does.) If you don’t win, try again the following Sunday in the last hours of ON CAMPUS bidding. This can be a gamble – are you up for it? ☺

ONLINE and ON CAMPUS bidding!There are two places to bid. Be aware—if you bid for the same event ONLINE and ON CAMPUS, you could win in both places!

Winning Bidder and Lead Host notificationAll credit cards will be processed the week after the auction closes. Winning Bidders will receive an emailed receipt from [email protected] with results and event details. (If you use yahoo.com as your email provider, please include [email protected] in your contacts so that your receipt is received.)

The Lead Host will also be notified by email with contact info for the Winning Bidders of their event.

It is highly suggested that the Lead Host notify Winning Bidders about particular details and location information a month prior to their event.

Auction etiquettePlease honor the generous hosts who have planned and organized for months to offer you a fabulous experience! Imagine slicing and dicing for days, and setting a striking table for eight, and then two individuals just don’t show up. It’s heartbreaking! If you cannot attend an event, please do everything possible to fill your seat by gifting or selling the spot to a friend or family member—they will thank you for it!

All auction events assume no smoking, no alcohol served, no pets, and not handicap accessible (ADA), unless otherwise indicated in the item information.

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VERY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER:1. Your bid is a contract. Register and submit a valid credit card to bid. Volunteers are happy to explain the financial guidelines for participating in the auction. Registering as a bidder does not obligate you to make a purchase. Your credit card will only be charged if you are a winning bidder.

2. Check your calendars before bidding. If you win an event spot but then find you are unable to attend, honor the hosts by gifting or reselling your spot to a friend or family member.

3. Each bidder must bid on a separate line. If you are a couple or family, please use a separate line for each person. We cannot add extra seats to an event if a couple’s or family’s bids are split, so bid accordingly (i.e., early and high) to win the spots you want. The only exception is the family pricing events—one line is a bid for the adult, who may bring as many children as indicated for that particular event.

4. Events raise by $5 increment. When you are raising a bid, note the minimum raise increment for that event.

5. Do not erase, cross out or in any other way change an entered bid. See point #1! If you decide to raise your bid while a previous bid of yours is still in play, ask a volunteer to assist you.

6. Possible cancellation. If, at the end of the auction, an event has less than 50% of its spots won, the host has the opportunity to cancel the event. The bid amounts will not be charged.

7. There are two places to bid. Be aware—if you bid for the same event ONLINE and ON CAMPUS, you could win in both places!

8. PAYMENTS: All sales are final. No refunds will be given. All payments are processed the week after the auction closes. No deferred payments.

9. All proceeds from the Gourmets for God auction benefit Center for Spiritual Living Seattle.

HAVE FUN BIDDING!

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CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING’S 2018 GOURMETS FOR GOD SILENT AUCTION EVENTS

MAY 2018

HEALTHY BODY - HEALTHY MINDSATURDAY, MAY 5, 2PM-5PM Delicious nutritious gourmet organic salad bar interspersed with fun activity to deepen and clarify intentions.

LOCATION: 21203 58th Ave W, Apt #5, Mountlake Terrace 98043 HOST/CHEF: Jerrie Paul (206-228-7285)

GUESTS: 8, MINIMUM BID per Guest: $25

NOTES: Entry-level bath; not wheelchair accessible.

Restrictions: Smoking outside. Special diets supported. Host has pet.

CLASSICAL MUSIC SALON AND AFTERNOON TEASUNDAY, MAY 13, 12:45PM-2:45PM Enjoy a lovely afternoon of live classical music performances and delicious tea and snacks.

LOCATION: CSL Sanctuary, 5801 Sand Point Way, Seattle 98105 HOSTS/CHEFS: Rev. Patric Creelman (206-527-8801) & Rachel Sofferin

GUESTS: 50, BUY IT NOW per Guest: $20

SHARPEN YOUR GARDEN TOOLS AND SKILLS!SATURDAY, MAY 19, 10AM-1PM Sharpen your tools and skills at the same time. Bring your garden hand pruners, shovels, loppers or other gardening tools to clean and sharpen to make ready for a season of gardening. Snacks and light lunch provided.

LOCATION: 5417 44th Ave SW, Seattle 98136 HOST: Valerie Tims (206-778-9902)


Restrictions: Smoking outside. Alcohol may be served. Age 15+ event.

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CSL ANNUAL MAC ‘N CHEESE COOK OFFSUNDAY, MAY 20, 12:45PM-2:45PM Vote for your favorite Mac ‘n Cheese – all baked by your fellow congregants! Enjoy salads, desserts and good times for all. Prizes will be awarded.

LOCATION: CSL Sanctuary, 5801 Sand Point Way, Seattle 98105 HOST: Rev. Patric Creelman (206-527-8801) CHEFS: Provided at the feast.

GUESTS: 50 (including children), BUY IT NOW per Guest: $10

Restrictions: ADA-approved space. Special diets supported (gluten-free).

DINNER IN COMMUNITYSUNDAY, MAY 20, 4PM-7PM Yummy dinner with conversation, movies, pictures, and personal stories about life in Seattle’s first co-housing community.

LOCATION: Songaia Common House, 22401 39th Ave SE, Bothell 98021 HOST: Nartano Scharnhorst (206-229-1568)


Restrictions: Smoking outside. ADA-approved space. Alcohol served. Special diets supported.

JUNE 2018

CREATIVE COLLAGE RETREATSATURDAY, JUN 2, 1PM-6PM Enjoy an afternoon retreat connecting with Spirit through collage art-making, while nibbling on tasty GF vegan snacks. Weather permitting, we’ll enjoy the deck overlooking green nature space. Bring old calendars or magazines to cut up.

LOCATION: Winning bidders will receive exact location, Bellevue 98007 HOST: Silvia Wilson (206-913-7818)


Restrictions: Age 21+ event.

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BOOKS AND BITESSUNDAY, JUN 3, 2PM-4PM Have a book you love telling others about? Need some good ideas for your next read? Come join librarian Wendy to share our favorite stories and enjoy sweet and savory bites. Fiction, non-fiction, mystery, memoir –all readers (and listeners) welcome! If so inclined, bring a gently used book to swap.

LOCATION: 95 First Ave NW #202, Issaquah 98027 HOST: Wendy Pender (425-961-0978)


NOTES: Apartment is up 1 flight of stairs. Please park on street or in library lot.


GARDENING ANGELS TIDY UP YOUR YARD!SATURDAY, JUN 9, 9AM-1:30PM A group of garden helpers will come to your home and provide a morning of garden cleanup, followed by a picnic.

LOCATION: Winning Bidder’s home HOST: Valerie Tims (206-778-9902)


Restrictions: Alcohol may be served.

SOUTH INDIAN DINNER ON LAKE UNIONSATURDAY, JUN 16, 4PM-7PM Tantalize your taste buds while floating on a houseboat on Lake Union. Stunning views of the lake and the city are combined with spicy vegetarian fare.

LOCATION: 10 E. Roanoke St, #7, Seattle 98102 HOST: Ren Erickson (206-473-0464)


Restrictions: No smoking. Special diets supported. Alcohol served. Age 21+ event.

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A DAY WITH THE HORSES: COMMUNICATION AND CONNECTIONSATURDAY, JUN 16, 11AM-3PM Energy Awareness, Intuition, and Connection will be the foundation for this heart-centered animal communication experience with the horses of Serenity Equine Rescue. Casual farm environment with a delicious vegetarian lunch provided. Come and see what message the animals have for you.

LOCATION: Serenity Equine Rescue, 28818 SE 216th Way, Maple Valley 98038 HOSTS: Karen Cleveland & Kristen House (206-786-4554)

GUESTS: 10, MINIMUM BID per Guest: $40. NOTE: Families welcome.


CAMP WENDT FOR ADULTSSUNDAY, JUN 17, 2PM-9PM Experience a day on the lake: Swimming, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding. Hungry after all that fun? Enjoy Eggplant Parmesan & homemade apple pie (Grandma’s recipe) for dinner. Opportunity for a movie DVD exchange.

LOCATION: 6423 S. Island Dr, Bonney Lake 98391 HOST/CHEF: Michael Wendt (253-720-9165)


Restrictions: No smoking. Alcohol served. BYOB Wine & Beer. Age 21+

SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATIONFRIDAY, JUN 22, 7:30PM-9:30PM Celebrate the longest day of the year with a BBQ and bonfire at Rev. Kathianne’s ranchette.

LOCATION: Winning bidders will receive exact location. North Snohomish 98290 HOST: Kathianne Lewis (206-527-8801)


Restrictions: Smoking outside. ADA-approved space. Special diets supported. Host has pets. Alcohol served. Age 21+ event.

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A RECIPE FOR RESILIENCESATURDAY, JUN 23, 6PM-9PM Ellin Sidell (Hypnotherapist) & Cyndie Dantzscher (Gourmet Chef) combine their skills to teach people resilience through food. This unique event is a Mediterranean meal with wine and non-alcoholic beverages AND a discussion of how to create more resilience in our life using a metaphysical recipe for a spiritual biscuit. For more information see www.arecipeforresilience.com. You will be blessed by the food, the atmosphere, and your ability to cook up some resilience for yourself any time you need it.

LOCATION: 22924 7th Ave SE, Bothell 98021 HOST: Frank Selden (206-550-9777)


Restrictions: No smoking. Alcohol served. Host has pet.

TASTE VIETNAM AND DINE AL FRESCOSATURDAY, JUN 23, 6PM-9:30PM The freshest herbs, farm-to-table vegetables and fruits, and fish create delectable Vietnamese food. Many ethnicities influence the food: Champa, Chinese, French, Indian, Khymer (ancient Cambodian) and Siamese (ancient Thai). Thanks to Ms. Vy at the Morning Glory Cooking School in Hoi An, I can prepare a dinner for you.

LOCATION: 7701 Lakemont Dr. NE, Seattle 98115 HOSTS: Dyan (206-595-2737) & Gary Pfitzenmeier


Restrictions: Smoking outside. Host has pets. Alcohol served Age 21+ event.

LIFE IS A CABARET! A FUN MUSICAL EVENINGSATURDAY, JUN 23, 7PM-9PMYou’ll want to attend this cabaret! Revs. Patric and Michael host a fabulous musical variety evening with performances by some of your CSL favorites including Beverly, Garnett, Michael Oliver, and more. Refreshments and light snacks will be served.

LOCATION: CSL Sanctuary, 5801 Sand Point Way, Seattle 98105 HOSTS: Revs. Michael Ingersoll & Patric Creelman (206-527-8801) CHEFS: CSL


Restrictions: No smoking. ADA-approved space. Special diets supported.

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CRUISE TO PORT MADISON (JUNE)SATURDAY, JUN 30, 11AM-4PM Cruise from Edmonds to Port Madison on Bainbridge Island on TEN KEI. Hors d’oeuvres, adult beverages, seafood, crabs, clams, smoked salmon, etc, plus red meat and vegetarian fare will be served. We anchor in Port Madison and relax. Sunbathing, socializing and dinghy rides.

LOCATION: Port of Edmonds ‘P’ dock, Edmonds 98020 HOST: Mike Thorsen (425-248-9859) CO-HOST/CHEF: Darlene Sommerdorf

GUESTS: 10, BUY IT NOW per guest: $85

NOTES: Soft-soled shoes please. Must be physically able to board the boat and climb stairs.

Restrictions: No smoking. Special diets supported. Alcohol served. Age 12+ event.

NEW PATIO SALMON FETESATURDAY, JUN 30, 11AM-4PM Help bless Johnathan’s new patio to his lovely home on Vashon Island.

LOCATION: 19505 115th Ave SW, Vashon 98070 HOST: Johnathan Stevens (206-579-5301)


Restrictions: Smoking outside. Host has pet. Alcohol served.

JULY 2018

BACKYARD BBQ AND SPECTACULAR FIREWORKSWEDNESDAY, JUL 4, 6:30PM-10:30PMEnjoy a delicious all American BBQ dinner. Then be dazzled by the Kenmore Fireworks display from the comfort of our backyard. Succulent BBQ, coleslaw, potato salad, cornbread, delicious desserts. Beer & Wine. All gluten-free!

LOCATION: 5831 NE 182nd St, Kenmore 98028 HOSTS/CHEFS: Carrie Sjaarda (206-953-1380) & Don Beaty


Restrictions: Smoking outside. Host has pet. Alcohol served. Special diets supported.

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THANKSGIVING IN JULYSATURDAY, JUL 14, 1PM-5PM Share a summer Thanksgiving dinner with dear friends! Each guest brings their favorite side dish from their past to share. Jan and Arnie provide the turkey and beverages.

LOCATION: 21425 Damson Rd, Bothell 98021 HOSTS: Jan Viney & Arnie Marcus (425-248-8006)


NOTES: Guests with diet restrictions, please bring a dish to share that supports you!

Restrictions: Host has pets. Age 18+ event. Alcohol served.

AYURVEDIC COOKING CLASSSATURDAY, JUL 14, 3PM-6PM Join me for a fun afternoon cooking a meal using the principles of Ayurveda. Together we’ll cook and eat a delicious and nutritious meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. You’ll learn how to make ghee, kitchari, chapati and paneer. You’ll take home some of the delicious food and recipes.

LOCATION: 1850 N 34th St, Seattle HOST/CHEF: Michelle Hargarten (206-771-3917)


MIDDLE EASTERN BUFFET ON THE DECKSATURDAY, JUL 21, 5:30PM-9PM Join other guests in great conversation and enjoy a delicious spread of middle eastern appetizers, grilled meats, veggies and of course dessert! Taste the subtle differences of foods served from several different countries. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages served.

LOCATION: 843 14th St SW, Edmonds 98020 HOSTS: Cheri (206-407-5941) & Tony Grasso CHEF: Deb Peters


Restrictions: No Smoking. Alcohol served.

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SUSHI AT SUNSET WITH THE SHIMIZUSSATURDAY, JUL 21, 6PM-9PM Enjoy sushi and other seasonal Japanese culinary delights at our lovely garden home. You’ll get a chance to make your own as well, so please come and enjoy a Japanese culinary journey.

LOCATION: 4702 NE 25th St, Renton 98059 HOSTS/CHEFS: Stan (206-399-7804) & Irene Shimizu


Restrictions: No smoking. Host has pet. Age 21+ event. Alcohol served.

VIVE LA FRANCE! - FRENCH CUISINE AND CULTURESATURDAY, JUL 21, 5PM-8PM Celebrate Bastille Day (July 14) with a 4-course French country-style dinner, accompanied by French wines. Joy Abbey-Adams will lead a discussion about French food, wine, and culture.

LOCATION: 11527 35th Ave NE, Seattle 98125 HOST/CHEF: Joy Abbey-Adams CO-HOSTS: Marilyn Gregory, Jennifer Bundy (206-362-4592) & Monica DeCluette


Restrictions: No smoking. Host has pet. Alcohol served.

A GARDEN PARTY FOR WINE AND CHEESE TASTINGSUNDAY, JUL 22, 4PM-7PM Enjoy the best days of summer in a verdant garden - ripe with beautiful flowers and birdsong, while you sip Northwest wines along with seasonal appetizers. Then get ready to build your own fabulous Cobb salad with the freshest ingredients Seattle’s markets have to offer. Your wine selection will be curated by our local wine specialist, Brian Eckfeldt, and will span several varieties for your enjoyment.

LOCATION: 1130 N 83rd St, Seattle 98103 HOSTS: Richard & Alinda Page (206-375-3554) CHEF: Brian Eckfeldt


Restrictions: No smoking. Alcohol served. Age 21+ event.

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SUNSET ELECTRIC BOAT CRUISE ON LAKE UNIONTHURSDAY, JUL 26, 6:45PM-9PM Please join us for a lovely cruise on Lake Union at sunset! Hors d’oeuvres, wine and groovy tunes to accompany our time together.

LOCATION: 2046 Westlake Ave N, Suite 102, Seattle 98109 HOSTS: Diann Durbin (206-526-8744) & Cathy Lindsay


NOTES: Must be able-bodied to climb on & off the boat unassisted. We will sail on time, rain or shine.

Restrictions: Alcohol served. Age 21+ event.

BEV’S BACKYARD BAND BASHSATURDAY, JUL 28, 4PM-8PM Join Bev and the CSL House Band (and other special guests) for this casual jam session with some of your favorite NW musicians, including James Howard, all the while enjoying her fabulous & huge backyard. Delicious home-made food and drinks served.

LOCATION: Winning bidders will receive exact location, Mountlake Terrace 98043 HOST: Beverly Daugherty (425-922-1241) CHEF: Deb Peters

GUESTS: 50 MINIMUM BID per Guest: $30


FAIRY GARDEN TEA PARTYSATURDAY, JUL 28, 2PM-4PM Wear your finest festive fairy attire and come away with the fae to enjoy a delightful afternoon in a beautiful garden setting. We’ll serve tea and tasty treats and then we’ll make personal miniature fairy gardens that you’ll take home with you. Fairy fans aged 6 to 106 are welcome.

LOCATION: 11527 35th Ave NE, Seattle 98125 HOST/CHEFS: Diane (206-963-6677) & Karina Bell


Restrictions: Host has pets. Ages 6+.

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AUGUST 2018

BEGINNING HULA EXTRAVAGANZASATURDAY, AUG 4, 2PM-4:30PM Come learn beginner’s hula dancing from a master and enjoy dessert afterwards! No experience necessary, just a smile on your face! Bring a shawl and join the fun.

LOCATION: 2730 10th Ave E, Seattle 98102 HOSTS/CHEFS: Jane Power (206-947-5308) & Karen Ramsey



MAKING PICKLES IS FUN!SATURDAY, AUG 4, 1PM-4PM If you’ve longed to create homemade gifts for the holidays, are in need of a hostess gift, or just want to add some ‘yang’ to the ‘yin’ in your life, think about making garlic dill pickles! Within a few hours you will prepare, process and can several jars of cucumbers. Within one week they will have turned into lip-smacking, ready to eat tasty garlic dill pickles which you can be proud to serve and share at the next BBQ or summer gathering! They are the perfect complement to any potluck event! Space is limited for this interactive event, so sign up NOW.

LOCATION: 11527 35th Ave NE, Seattle 98125 HOST: Marilyn Gregory (206-941-1179) CHEF: Valerie Tims


Restrictions: Host has pet.

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6TH ANNUAL SEAFAIR SUNDAY – MEDITERRANEAN STYLESUNDAY, AUG 5, 1PM-6PM See the Blue Angels from Nancy and Jim Rice’s historic scenic home, enjoy an Eastern Mediterranean multi-course meal (7appetizers, 4 main dishes, lamb as well as seafood, plus dessert) by Artemis and Achilles with wines from the Rice wine cellar. Greek dance lessons with lots of love.

LOCATION: 1702 30th Ave S, Seattle 98144 HOSTS: Nancy (206-790-1610) & Jim Rice CHEFS: Artemis & Achilles Antipas


Restrictions: No smoking. Host has pet. Alcohol served. Age 21+ event.

CAMP WENDT FOR KIDSSATURDAY, AUG 11, 2PM-7PM A day on the lake, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and trampolining. Up to 2 kids per paying adult. Spaghetti dinner at 5:45pm.

LOCATION: 6423 S Island Dr, Bonney Lake 98391 HOST: Michael Wendt (253-720-9165)

SPOTS: 16 (Family-pricing! Each spot allows for 1 adult and 1 to 2 children), MINIMUM BID per Spot: $30

NOTES: Adult must be accompanied by child.

Restrictions: No smoking.

SUNSET BBQ MEETS PIE HEAVENSATURDAY, AUG 11, 6:30PM-9:30PM A sunset over the Olympic Mountains is the backdrop for a delectable outdoor spread of amazing BBQ selections including Pulled Pork, Brisket, Baby Back Ribs and Chicken Wings. Beers, wine, special iced teas served. Then the pie fest begins! Dark chocolate cream, Meyer lemon cream, peach-blackberry, Granny Smith apple and tart Oregon cherry, plus homemade ice cream. Are you hungry yet?

LOCATION: 9020 View Ave NW, Seattle 98117 HOST: Tom Retan (206-498-9487) CO-HOST/CHEF: Shawnee Tucker


Restrictions: No smoking. Alcohol served. Special diets supported. Age 21+ event.

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CREATIVE COCKTAILSSATURDAY, AUG 11, 4PM-6PM Join us creekside on the deck at the beautiful home of Jennifer Bundy and Marilyn Gregory for handcrafted martinis, delectable appetizers and excellent conversation and company (that’s YOU!) We’ll have two seasonal custom-infused vodkas–lemon basil and watermelon thyme. We’ll also have traditional martinis available for purists.

LOCATION: 11527 35th Ave NE, Seattle 98125 HOSTS: Jennifer Bundy (206-362-4592) & Marilyn Gregory CHEF: Sherry Dawley


Restrictions: No smoking. Host has pet.

A SUNDAY BRUNCH TO REMEMBERSUNDAY, AUG 12, 1PM-3PM Have an elegant brunch experience at one of Seattle’s premier restaurants, Palisades, with 4 other amazing CSL congregants.

LOCATION: Palisades Restaurant, Elliott Bay Marina, 2601 West Marina Place, Seattle, 98199 HOST: Rev. Kathianne Lewis (206-527-8801)


Restrictions: Alcohol served. Age 21+ event.

TEX-MEX CHILI FEST!SATURDAY, AUG 18, 5PM-7:30PM Back by popular demand! Head south of the border for a gourmet banquet of tacos, enchiladas, guacamole, some lip-smackin’ chili and more! Enjoy a beautiful outdoor setting and treats for everyone! Ole!

LOCATION: 1130 N 83rd St, Seattle 98103 HOSTS: Rev. Michael Ingersoll & Rod Hammer and Richard & Alinda Page (206-375-3554) CHEFS: Rev. Michael & Rod


Restrictions: No smoking. Alcohol served. Age 21+ event.

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SEPTEMBER 2018

MARGARITAVILLE EDMONDS STYLESATURDAY, SEP 8, 5:30PM-8:30PM Fun day with a tropical summer feel of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Edmonds. Weather permitting, we’ll be on the deck enjoying a menu of Fish tacos (the best), guacamole & chips, margaritas or sangria (or sparkling water). Wear Hawaiian shirt or not.

LOCATION: 629 6th Ave S, Edmonds 98020 HOSTS/CHEFS: Carolyn Carman (425-327-1189) & Joanna Spaulding


Restrictions: Host has pet. Alcohol served. Age 21+ event.

KAYAK THE ARBORETUM SUNDAY, SEP 9, 1PM-6PM Explore the Arboretum. View the Gold Coast from furnished kayaks. Lunch and snacks provided after church 1pm. Kayaks leave at 2pm and a potluck dinner served at 4:30pm.

LOCATION: UW Stadium Launch Ramp, Seattle 98195 HOST: Michael Wendt (253-720-9165)


NOTES: Host provides kayaking equipment. Guests bring a Potluck item to share.

Restrictions: No smoking. Age 12+ event.

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CRUISE TO PORT MADISON (SEPT)SATURDAY, SEP 15, 11AM-4PM Cruise from Edmonds to Port Madison on Bainbridge Island on TEN KEI. Hors d’oeuvres, adult beverages, seafood, crabs, clams, smoked salmon, etc, plus red meat and vegetarian fare will be served. We anchor in Port Madison and relax. Sunbathing, socializing and dinghy rides.

LOCATION: Port of Edmonds ‘P’ dock, Edmonds 98020 HOST: Mike Thorsen (425-248-9859) CO-HOST/CHEF: Darlene Sommerdorf


NOTES: Soft-soled shoes please. Must be physically able to board the boat and climb stairs.

Restrictions: No smoking. Age 12+ event. Alcohol served. Special diets supported.

JAMES HOWARD HOUSE CONCERT AND SALMON BUFFET DINNERSUNDAY, SEP 16, 5:30PM-9PM Enjoy a delicious grilled salmon buffet accompanied by the live music of James Howard. Buffet includes appetizer, vegetables, salads and the best wine & beer.

LOCATION: 843 14th St. SW, Edmonds 98020 HOSTS: Cheri (206-407-5941) & Tony Grasso CHEF: Brian Eckfeldt


Restrictions: Alcohol served. Age 21+ event

LEAF CASTING AND GARDEN PARTYSATURDAY, SEP 22, 11:30AM-3PM Make a beautiful art piece from a real leaf into cement. Painting the leaf will be a private second day or evening. Picnic lunch in our garden, too. Kids 10 and over are welcome.

LOCATION: 169 Sunset Ct NW, Issaquah 98027 HOSTS: Susan (425-273-1173) & Ray Rebello


NOTES: This is a two-part event. The date of the second meeting will be set at the initial meeting.

Restrictions: No smoking. Special diets supported. Host has pet. Alcohol served.

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AMAZING TAPAS AND INSPIRATION PARTYSATURDAY, SEP 22, 3PM-8PM Come join us for a fun-filled day with a variety of tasty gourmet tapas! Wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. Bring an inspirational poem, quote, music, story or anything of your choice to share with the group!

LOCATION: Winning bidders receive exact location, Bellevue, 98004 HOSTS: Mandy Tsui (206-618-4121) & Michael Villani


Restrictions: Alcohol served. Special diets supported.

EASY AND TASTY VEGAN COOKING SCHOOLSUNDAY, SEP 23, 3PM-6PM It’s easy to make great tasting vegan meals. We will prepare a fully plant-based meal from appetizer to dessert, tasty enough to please anyone! We will also discuss plant-based alternatives you can try in your own favorite recipes.

LOCATION: 16927 Broadway Ave, Snohomish 98296 HOST: Karen Cleveland (206-715-4865)


Restrictions: Smoking outside. Host has pets. Alcohol served. Age 12+

12TH FESTIVAL OF MEN IN DANCE - 1ST WEEKEND OPENING NIGHTFRIDAY, SEP 28, 8PM-11PM Enjoy the opening night of the 1st weekend with a post-show reception with light hors d’ouevres and wine. Meet the talent you’ve just seen. This year features award winning Alex Ketley of San Francisco, as well as other local and national choreographers. More info? Go to www.menindance.org.

LOCATION: Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle 98122 HOST: Ray Houle (206-782-3877)


Restrictions: Smoking outside. ADA-approved space. Alcohol served.

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OCTOBER 2018

9TH ANNUAL BLACK BOTTLE EVENING WITH REV. KATHIANNETHURSDAY, OCT 4, 4:30PM-7:30PM Join us again for this ever popular event as we celebrate another beautiful fall in Seattle and enjoy each other’s excellent company with fabulous food and beverages! Our party is in the private ‘Back Room’ at Black Bottle in Belltown where we will be providing a variety of many delicious dishes. A selection of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will also be hosted.

LOCATION: 2600 1st Avenue (1st and Vine in Belltown), Seattle 98121 HOSTS: Cathy Lindsay, Diann Durbin (206-526-8744) & Rev. Kathianne Lewis


NOTES: Meat and vegetarian options.

Restrictions: Smoking outside. ADA-approved space. Alcohol served. Age 21+ event.

12TH FESTIVAL OF MEN IN DANCE -2ND WEEKEND OPENING NIGHTFRIDAY, OCT 5, 8PM-11PM Enjoy the opening night of the 2nd weekend (different show than the 1st weekend) with a post-show reception with light hors d’ouevres and wine. Meet the talent you’ve just seen. This year features award winning Alex Ketley of San Francisco, as well as other local and national choreographers. More info? Go to www.menindance.org.

LOCATION: Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle 98122 HOST: Ray Houle (206-782-3877)


Restrictions: Smoking outside. ADA-approved space. Alcohol served.

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MARDI GRAS IN OCTOBER!SATURDAY OCT 6, 5PM-9PM Come join us for Mardi Gras - Beads optional! Cajun meal includes oysters Rockefeller, chicken, andouille & shrimp gumbo, potato salad, smothered okra and Bananas Foster.

LOCATION: 16303 26th Ave SE, Mill Creek 98012 HOSTS: Lynn Perry (206-853-8832) & Don Fyffe CHEF: Charly Domingue

GUESTS: 12, MINIMUM BID per guest: $30


OLD FASHIONED CHURCH SUPPER AND HYMN SINGSUNDAY, OCT 14, 1:30PM-3:30PM Come raise your voice in song! Enjoy a Sunday supper of classic hotdish casserole favorites, followed by an old-fashioned hymn sing. Turn to number 127 in your hymnal and be ready to get your ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’ on. Accompaniment by Jennifer Bundy on the piano. All voices welcome.

LOCATION: 11527 35th Ave NE, Seattle 98125 HOSTS: Sarah Loron (206-856-0766) & Jennifer Bundy CHEF: Karen Schiller


Restrictions: Host has pet.

EVEN MORE FUN TIMES WITH PATRIC AND DEBORAFRIDAY, OCT 26, 4PM-8PM Bring your appetite, a joke, a story, a game or just bring yourself. Revs. Debora & Patric are your hosts for food & fun times...and there will be homemade chocolate and soup!

LOCATION: Winning bidders will receive exact location, Phinney Ridge 98103. HOSTS/CHEFS: Rev. Debora Gay (206-527-8801, x5107) & Rev. Patric Creelman


Restrictions: No smoking. Alcohol served. Host has pet.

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NOVEMBER 2018

HOLIDAY ORIGAMI, SALAD, AND MORESATURDAY, NOV 3, 2:30PM-8PM Come enjoy an afternoon of making colorful origami Chinese wheel/wreath(s) - followed by a meal of several healthy salads, and more. Teaching & materials provided.

LOCATION: 7430 44th Ave SW, Seattle 98136 HOST: Franci Pease (206-948-2290) CHEF: Susi Peterson


Restrictions: Smoking outside, Special diets supported. Host has pets. Alcohol served. Age 13+ event.

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL HOUSE CONCERTSATURDAY, NOV 3, 5PM-8PM Trios, duets, solos by Garnett Hundley, Bev Daugherty, Jennifer Bundy, and Rob Cook. Evening includes beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

LOCATION: 11527 35th Ave NE, Seattle 98125 HOSTS: Jennifer Bundy (206-362-4592) & Marilyn Gregory CHEF: Jef Fike


Restrictions: No smoking. Host has pet. Alcohol served.

BOARD GAME NIGHTSATURDAY, NOV 10, 5PM-11PM Do you enjoy board games? We will be eating pizza and playing games for the evening. Come join in the fun!

LOCATION: 14021 30th Ave NE, Seattle 98125 HOST: Sky Sternberg (206-261-6530)


Restrictions: Smoking outside. Alcohol served. Special diets supported (vegetarian & gluten-free).

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SWANS AT DAWNSATURDAY, NOV 17, 7AM-10AM Come join me for an early morning experience of witnessing sometimes 100’s of Trumpeter Swans start their day. A non-host breakfast will follow at Maltby Cafe, one of the most celebrated cafes in the Northwest.

LOCATION: Bob Heirman Wildlife Preserve Park, 14913 Connelly Rd, Snohomish 98296 HOSTS: Jan Viney & Arnie Marcus (425-248-0980)

GUESTS: 10, MINIMUM BID per Guest: $40 NOTES: Quarter mile walk up and down hill.

DECEMBER 2018

CHRISTMAS CAROLING BUSSUNDAY, DEC 16, 5:30PM-9PM Join our awesome musicians as they lead us in singing traditional Christmas Carols while we drive around Seattle and suburbs, admiring holiday lights. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine served en route.

LOCATION: Depart from CSL, 5801 Sand Point Way, Seattle 98105 HOST: Beverly Daugherty (425-922-1241) CHEF: Kelley Leek


Restrictions: Alcohol served.

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RAFFLE

PRIVATE CRUISE FOR TWO RAFFLEAFTER JUL 1, TBD BY WINNER Enter to win a private cruise on Lake Washington. You and your guest will be treated to dinner and a two-hour cruise on our classic boat the ‘Looking Up’. Appropriate for all ages. There will be multiple cruises. For every 20 raffle tickets sold, one winner will be drawn. Only two entries per bidder are allowed.

LOCATION: Lake Washington HOSTS: Susan (425-273-1173) & Ray Rebello CHEF: Susan Rebello

GUESTS: 2 per cruise, RAFFLE entry $10 per ticket.

Restrictions: No smoking. Host has pet. Alcohol served. Age 21+ event. Special diets supported.

GIFT BASKET RAFFLE: COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, AND WINEEnter to win a gift basket loaded with an assortment of coffee, chocolate and dessert wine! RAFFLE entry $10 per ticket.

GIFT BASKET RAFFLE: DINNER AND WINEEnter to win a gift basket loaded with an assortment of wine and dinner coupons! RAFFLE entry $10 per ticket.

THE KITCHEN SINK OF BIDDING TIPS1. Bid early and bid often. This is really key to winning the events you want, especially ON CAMPUS.

2. Have your calendar handy—make sure your dates are open before bidding.

3. Don’t cross your bid off an ON CAMPUS bid sheet—it could invalidate your bid, or win you more spots than you wanted. Remember, all bids are legally binding.

4. It’s more effective to place a higher bid from the start, rather than starting out low and then increasing it, especially ON CAMPUS. (The FIRST highest bid wins!)

5. There are great deals ONLINE—check them out!

6. It’s fun to watch all the action during the last hour or so of the ONLINE auction—consider being ONLINE during that time so you’re not outbid for your favorite event at the last minute! And even if you are, you still have a chance ON CAMPUS on the last Sunday!

7. Have guests coming for the summer? Bid on extra spots so you can bring them to a fabulous Gourmets for God event.

8. Family pricing events aren’t just for parents and their children—consider your grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors’ kids…

9. Some individuals like to spread their anticipated events throughout the year. Others like to bunch them up—two or three events on one weekend— so their other weekends remain free for travel, etc.

For more great bidding tips and strategies, ask a Gourmets for God volunteer!

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