Wide Array of Items for Monster Mash Halloween Bash

As part of the second annual Monster Mash Halloween Bash, a fundraiser for the Huntingdon County Arts Council, a number of items will be available via a Silent Auction. The event is on Saturday, October 19.

Here is a sampling of some of the items:

1. Gage Mansion Romance Night
A night in the fabulous, exquisitely decorated Victorian house in Huntingdon in the Billiard Suite.  The package includes flowers and chocolate.
Starting bid: $100
Donated by John & Angie Thompson

2. Handwoven Table Runner
Created from 100% mercerized cotton using the Ancient Rose Design. Took over 40 hours to plan and create.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Eileen Butchkoski

3. 1928: A Pivotal Year Inspiring USA Stamps
1928 American history is captured in 18 U.S. postage stamps and proudly arranged with descriptions of historical significance, tastefully matted and framed for immediate display.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Jim Reeves

4. Dinner for Two at Three Twelve Restaurant
Enjoy a fine dining experience in the county’s most elegant restaurant serving the finest food and drink in a lovely atmosphere. Tip not included.  Starting bid: $30
Donated by John & Angie Thompson 

5. The Artist Within
Three hours of a Pastel Painting Lesson for two, for aspiring artists, at the studio of John Sullivan. Learn about the fun of creation with the pastel medium and the use of different surfaces and technique. This lesson will accommodate two people. All materials supplied.
Starting bid: $50
Donated by John Sullivan

6. Golden Replicas of 1984 US Olympic Games Stamps
A superb collection of gold reproductions of 1984 stamps with first day issue on original envelops. A must have item for the collector.
Starting bid: $100
Donated by Jim Reeves

7. Community Pride
A stunning image of County Courthouse clock tower. The rich contrasts combine a natural background with a man-made edifice and captures a moment in time with architectural flair.
Starting bid: $40
Donated by Larry Closz

8. Hemmabast Farm/Sylvansun CSA Box
One box full of locally grown organic items by one the the mainstays of the Huntingdon Farmers Market.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Nick Miller and Steph Harper

9. School House Road
The photo does not do this justice. A framed pastel painting of an wonderful Huntingdon County country landscape by local artist Connie Cannon.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Connie Cannon

10. Monarch Butterfly Photograph
A terrific 8×10 framed closeup photograph of a monarch butterfly on a red flower by local photographer Larry Closz.
Starting bid: $15
Donated by Larry Closz

11. Paris Street on the Left Bank
A large framed aryclic painting by local artist Connie Cannon.
Starting bid: $40
Donated by Connie Cannon

 

12. Rose Quartz Pendant
Wire wrapped rose quartz pendant on 18-inch stainless steel chain with rose quartz earrings on sterling silver ear wires.  Rose quartz is the symbol of compassion, tenderness and healing.  Created by Chris Gardner.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Chris Gardner

13. Grand Canyon Photograph
An 8×10 framed photograph of the Grand Canyon taken from the south rim at sun down by local photographer Larry Closz.
Starting bid: $15
Donated by Larry Closz

14. Peaceful Terrain Farms Meat Pack
Enjoy choice frozen cuts of steak and hamburger from locally raised Angus cattle.
Starting bid: $30
Donated by Rodney and Johanna Davis

15. Wine Assortment
Three bottles of wines from the Virginia wine country.
Starting bid: $50
Donated by Carolyn Burroughs

16. Apple Harvest
A box full of this fall’s bounty of local assorted apple varieties.
Starting bid: $ 15
Donated by Green Heron Farm

17. Abstract Original Painting
A wonderful abstract painting by Paul Nickerson. Nickerson is a contemporary of Bill Hanson, Penn State University visual arts faculty and artist with New England Gallery. Their relationship and work spans over 50 year from the early 1950s through 1995, the date of the painting.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Ilona Ballreich

18. Koroit Opal Necklace
A hand cut Koroit opal (also known as Boulder opal) in a copper setting and chain.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Teri Smith of Barron Hill

19. Wrought Iron Candlestick Holder
Another wonderful creation by local blacksmith Dave Berger. Features a ceramic globe with bottle opener.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Dave Berger 

20. Going Local Bundle
Includes Going Local, an adventurer’s guide to unique eats by Ken Hull  (featuring Boxer’s Café), Pennsylvania Activity Book by Paula Ellis and Anna Kaiser, and J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital book by Nancy Swigart Shedd and Alberta Haught Gashorn.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop

21. Celtic Clay Ceramics
Studio and Gallery produce some of the finest ceramics in Ireland. Each piece is handthrown, decorate with Celtic design, and finished in three different glaze colors inspired by the beauty of the surrounding countryside nearby Lough, Ireland.
Starting bid: $15
Donated by Ilona Ballreich

22. Commemorative Bottle Opener
Locally crafted wrought iron commemorative semiquincentennial bottle opener
Starting bid: $10
Donated by Dave Berger

23. Ceramic Mugs
Two matching dark blue swirled ceramic mugs
Starting bid: $15
Donated by Stephanie Kiefer

24. Inspirational Print #1
I believe In the Sun print.
Starting bid: $15
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop

25. Keepsake
Square wooden keepsake box with a pale green ornamental ceramic tile on top.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop

26. Pennsylvania Nature Bundle
Enjoy this collection of Birds of Pennsylvania, a field guide, Birds of Pennsylvania Audio CD, Fish of Pennsylvania, Trees of Pennsylvania, and Mushrooms of the Northeast, a simple guide to common mushrooms
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop

27. Keep Your Money
A Money clip, featuring both sides of an Indian Head/Buffalo Nickel along with Huntingdon Farmers’ Market Bucks to start you saving.
Starting bid: $20
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop
and the Huntingdon Farmers Market

28. On the Hook
Four matching wrought hooks with a twist and beautiful details, suitable for many things
Starting bid: $15
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop

29. Vino!
A gift basket of select wines from Burnt Timbers Winery.  A nice variety of their wonderful products.
Starting bid: $20
Donated by Burnt Timbers Winery

30. Hometown Pride
Two matching ceramic Huntingdon PA mugs, salt glazed with cobalt flowers and printing along with wrought iron Huntingdon bottle opener
Starting bid: $15
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop

31. Unique Wooden Box
An incredibly unique hand cut, wooden box featuring a puzzle style opening leading to a chamber to hold a prized possession on a soft blue bed of fabric.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop

32. Christmas Bundle
A glimpse of the coming Art Space Holiday Shoppe Bundle – A whimsical hand carved tree, five Christmas tree ornaments: a white ceramic angel, a ceramic heart, iron cross, ceramic sheep and ceramic snowflake as well as the book A Christmas Dozen, by author Steve Burt
Starting bid: $15
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop

33. Decorative Tile
Pale green ornamental square hot plate tile with small decorative acorn dish and ornament
Starting bid: $15
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop

34. Inspirational Print #2
From Ghoulies and Ghosties.
Starting bid: $15
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop

35. Jack Troy Pottery
Starting bid: $40
Donated by Jack Troy

36. Jack Troy Poetry
Calling the Planet Home by Jack Troy, with 52 of his original poems about our planet – it is an insightful and wonderful complement to his pottery.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Judy Berger, Log Cabin Gallery Shop

37. Photo of Glacier Lake
Terrific artistic photograph at Glacier Lake Alaska.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by John Hajzak

38. Space Shuttle Stamps
Official First Day Issue of Space Shuttle Commemorative stamps..
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Jim Reeves

39. Osprey Photo
Wonderful photo of a Lake Raystown osprey by local photographer John Hajzak.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by John Hajzak

40. Bicentennial Stamps
U.S. Bicentennial souvenir stamp sheets with commentary.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by Jim Reeves

41. Alaska Swan
Wonderful photo taken at Tern Lake Alaska by local photographer John Hajzak.
Starting bid: $25
Donated by John Hajzak

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