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LIVE! Dinner for 6 at Max Downtown

Luxuriate in a tasty dinner at Max Downtown! This specially-designed menu for 6 people will be created by Executive Chef, Hunter Morton, and will include wines that are hand-selected by the Sommelier, Justin Gavry, to accompany each course. Not valid Saturday evenings or holidays. Cocktails, tax, and gratuity not included. Valid through August 9, 2013. Donor: Max Restaurant Group. Value: $750.

LIVE! New York Yankees Stadium Experience

Get ready for the Ultimate Yankee Stadium Experience on Saturday, June 1, 2013 when the Yankees take on the Red Sox! Enjoy the VIP experience at Yankee Stadium for 4 guests that begins with a private tour of Monument Park, followed by lunch at NYY Steak (excludes alcoholic beverages). Then watch the Yankees game from a Luxury Suite, while enjoying food and beverages with other guests of the Yankees. You won't want the experience to end, but when it does, you will receive 4 Yankees' gift bags to keep these great memories alive. Donor: Stanley Black & Decker. Value: $5000.

LIVE! Tickets to MTV's Video Music Awards

Rock out with today's top musical acts and experience all of the excitement of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards to take place LIVE at Barclay's Center in Brooklyn on Sunday, August 25th. Be sure to be present at the 30th anniversary of one of the industry's most anticipated events of the year. Featuring appearances and performances by today's hottest celebrity "A-Listers," this event is sure to create memorable musical moments in pop culture history! Arrive there safely, and in style (like a star!) with Town Car Sedan Service for 8 hours. Town Car based on availability, non-holiday. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Donors: Viacom and MTV, Betsy Forhan, Donna and Jeffrey Hughes, Anne Esposito. Value: Priceless.

LIVE! 2014 NASCAR Experience

This VIP Experience for 4 to the 2014 Great American Race at the Daytona 500 International Speedway is full of delights from start to finish! Enjoy Hospitality Passes with food and beverages before the race, a Meet & Greet with NASCAR Driver, Marcos Ambrose and/or Richard Petty, a Garage and Pit Tour, VIP Pit Box Experience during the race, a Stanley Racing Merchandise Goodie Bag, and an Autographed Photo with Marcos Ambrose next to his No. 9 car. NASCAR just doesn't get better than this! Donor: Stanley Black & Decker. Value: $4000.

LIVE! Villa Noche Nirvana

Spend one week at Villa Noche, a stunning Pacific Villa in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. This luxurious oceanside home with a pool has three bedrooms which sleep six guests, making this home an ideal get-away for three couples or a family. Daily maid service and prepared meals will be provided. Features a fishing boat complete with a captain to take you on the adventure of a lifetime, as owner Travis Knight, former UConn, Celtics, and Knicks basketball player, can tell you! Included in this package is Bradley Airport parking. Date to be mutually agreed upon with donor. Certificate valid through May, 2014. Donor: Travis Knight. Value: $3575.

LIVE! Mega Tools of the Trade

This tool-filled workstation is a perfect choice for anyone interested in mastering do-it-yourself projects! The 67" workstation has 20 drawers chock full of Stanley Black & Decker and DeWalt Hand and Power Tools that are great for measuring, layout, assembly, demolition, cutting, and clamping! This impressive workstation has over 30,500 cubic inches, a large top drawer for socket storage, and a tubular lock for added security. The drawers have aluminum drawer pulls and ball bearing track slides with 125 pound capacity. Approach that next fix-it or building project with new-found power and a can-do spirit that only a workstation this awesome can provide. Donor: Stanley Black & Decker. Value $6550.

LIVE! Living the Red Sox Dream

You'll be heading to Fenway with a spring in your step with this VIP Experience for 4! Enjoy a Red Sox Game during the regular 2013 season, complete with all the frills before, during, and after the game: a Pre-Game Meal at State Street Pavilion and a VIP Tour of Fenway Park that includes the history of the ballpark and the opportunity to watch batting practice on the field; Premium tickets to watch the game, along with a JumboTron message with Photos; and a Meet & Greet with a Red Sox Legend and a Photo with the World Series Trophy. The end of the game brings Gift Bags for each guest that includes autographed baseballs, and memories that will last a lifetime. Game date is subject to availability and excludes Opening Day, Yankee, and Interleague games. Donor: Stanley Black & Decker. Value: $4000.

LIVE! Feed the Hungry

There is no greater feeling than knowing you've helped another person during his or her time of need. In our current economic situation as a country, people need your help more than ever. Your contribution will make it possible for a delicious meal of pasta with meatballs, salad, and bread to be prepared and delivered to the soup kitchen, homeless shelter, or women's shelter of your choice in the Hartford County area. Certificate valid through May, 2014. Value: Priceless.

LIVE! "Make Tracks" to This One!

Start your engines and get ready for a driver's dream package: 3 days of Skip Barber Racing School, 3-night/4-day stay at Mayflower Inn & Spa, and a 1-day VIP Track Day with the Lime Rock Drivers Club! At the MAZDASPEED 3 Day Racing School, you will master the fundamentals in a race prepped MX5 Cup Car with A to Z race instruction. From passing and drafting to braking and cornering, and from full track lapping to gridding in race formation, you will learn enough to apply for your racing license! During your Skip Barber program you will stay at the luxurious Mayflower Inn & Spa, a 5-star, five-diamond country house hotel of magnificent proportions, complete with deluxe king-size accommodations and breakfast for two. After you master your three day racing school, let the Lime Rock Drivers Club guide you to even greater speeds with 4 hours of track time with a professional driving coach sitting right seat, in your own car! Only Skip Barber Racing School, the Lime Rock Drivers Club, and Mayflower Inn & Spa can provide you with such a phenomenal experience. Skip Barber certificate valid through June 1, 2014. Driver must be able to drive a manual transmission. Mayflower certificate valid Sunday through Thursday, non-holiday, through May 11, 2014. Drivers Club Track Days are Fridays and Saturdays and based on availability. Donors: Skip Barber Racing School, Mayflower Inn & Spa, and Lime Rock Drivers Club. Value: $7550.

LIVE! 2014 Masters Golf Experience

Bid high for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a Thursday & Friday (2-day, 1 night) VIP experience for two people at the 2014 Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Day 1 includes: Golf at The Reserve Club (cart, greens fees, range balls and lunch); a Catered Dinner, hosted by Stanley Black & Decker at the Host House; Overnight Accommodations; and Complimentary Shuttle Service. Day 2 includes Hospitality Passes at the exclusive Club Magnolia or Berckmans Place (ground passes, food and beverages, business center, and three hole putting course for friendly competition). Bid high and often for this chance to tee it up like the Pros! Donor: Stanley Black & Decker. Value: $7000.

	LIVE! Dinner for 6 at Max Downtown Luxuriate in a tasty dinner at Max Downtown! This specially-designed menu for 6 people will be created by Executive Chef, Hunter Morton, and will include wines that are hand-selected by the Sommelier, Justin Gavry, to accompany each course. Not valid Saturday evenings or holidays. Cocktails, tax, and gratuity not included. Valid through August 9, 2013. Donor: Max Restaurant Group. Value: $750.
	LIVE! New York Yankees Stadium Experience Get ready for the Ultimate Yankee Stadium Experience on Saturday, June 1, 2013 when the Yankees take on the Red Sox! Enjoy the VIP experience at Yankee Stadium for 4 guests that begins with a private tour of Monument Park, followed by lunch at NYY Steak (excludes alcoholic beverages). Then watch the Yankees game from a Luxury Suite, while enjoying food and beverages with other guests of the Yankees. You won't want the experience to end, but when it does, you will receive 4 Yankees' gift bags to keep these great memories alive. Donor: Stanley Black & Decker. Value: $5000.
	LIVE! Tickets to MTV's Video Music Awards Rock out with today's top musical acts and experience all of the excitement of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards to take place LIVE at Barclay's Center in Brooklyn on Sunday, August 25th. Be sure to be present at the 30th anniversary of one of the industry's most anticipated events of the year. Featuring appearances and performances by today's hottest celebrity "A-Listers," this event is sure to create memorable musical moments in pop culture history! Arrive there safely, and in style (like a star!) with Town Car Sedan Service for 8 hours. Town Car based on availability, non-holiday. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Donors: Viacom and MTV, Betsy Forhan, Donna and Jeffrey Hughes, Anne Esposito. Value: Priceless.
	LIVE! 2014 NASCAR Experience This VIP Experience for 4 to the 2014 Great American Race at the Daytona 500 International Speedway is full of delights from start to finish! Enjoy Hospitality Passes with food and beverages before the race, a Meet & Greet with NASCAR Driver, Marcos Ambrose and/or Richard Petty, a Garage and Pit Tour, VIP Pit Box Experience during the race, a Stanley Racing Merchandise Goodie Bag, and an Autographed Photo with Marcos Ambrose next to his No. 9 car. NASCAR just doesn't get better than this! Donor: Stanley Black & Decker. Value: $4000.
	LIVE! Villa Noche Nirvana Spend one week at Villa Noche, a stunning Pacific Villa in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. This luxurious oceanside home with a pool has three bedrooms which sleep six guests, making this home an ideal get-away for three couples or a family. Daily maid service and prepared meals will be provided. Features a fishing boat complete with a captain to take you on the adventure of a lifetime, as owner Travis Knight, former UConn, Celtics, and Knicks basketball player, can tell you! Included in this package is Bradley Airport parking. Date to be mutually agreed upon with donor. Certificate valid through May, 2014. Donor: Travis Knight. Value: $3575.
	LIVE! Mega Tools of the Trade This tool-filled workstation is a perfect choice for anyone interested in mastering do-it-yourself projects! The 67" workstation has 20 drawers chock full of Stanley Black & Decker and DeWalt Hand and Power Tools that are great for measuring, layout, assembly, demolition, cutting, and clamping! This impressive workstation has over 30,500 cubic inches, a large top drawer for socket storage, and a tubular lock for added security. The drawers have aluminum drawer pulls and ball bearing track slides with 125 pound capacity. Approach that next fix-it or building project with new-found power and a can-do spirit that only a workstation this awesome can provide. Donor: Stanley Black & Decker. Value $6550.
	LIVE! Living the Red Sox Dream You'll be heading to Fenway with a spring in your step with this VIP Experience for 4! Enjoy a Red Sox Game during the regular 2013 season, complete with all the frills before, during, and after the game: a Pre-Game Meal at State Street Pavilion and a VIP Tour of Fenway Park that includes the history of the ballpark and the opportunity to watch batting practice on the field; Premium tickets to watch the game, along with a JumboTron message with Photos; and a Meet & Greet with a Red Sox Legend and a Photo with the World Series Trophy. The end of the game brings Gift Bags for each guest that includes autographed baseballs, and memories that will last a lifetime. Game date is subject to availability and excludes Opening Day, Yankee, and Interleague games. Donor: Stanley Black & Decker. Value: $4000.
	LIVE! Feed the Hungry There is no greater feeling than knowing you've helped another person during his or her time of need. In our current economic situation as a country, people need your help more than ever. Your contribution will make it possible for a delicious meal of pasta with meatballs, salad, and bread to be prepared and delivered to the soup kitchen, homeless shelter, or women's shelter of your choice in the Hartford County area. Certificate valid through May, 2014. Value: Priceless.
	LIVE! "Make Tracks" to This One! Start your engines and get ready for a driver's dream package: 3 days of Skip Barber Racing School, 3-night/4-day stay at Mayflower Inn & Spa, and a 1-day VIP Track Day with the Lime Rock Drivers Club! At the MAZDASPEED 3 Day Racing School, you will master the fundamentals in a race prepped MX5 Cup Car with A to Z race instruction. From passing and drafting to braking and cornering, and from full track lapping to gridding in race formation, you will learn enough to apply for your racing license! During your Skip Barber program you will stay at the luxurious Mayflower Inn & Spa, a 5-star, five-diamond country house hotel of magnificent proportions, complete with deluxe king-size accommodations and breakfast for two. After you master your three day racing school, let the Lime Rock Drivers Club guide you to even greater speeds with 4 hours of track time with a professional driving coach sitting right seat, in your own car! Only Skip Barber Racing School, the Lime Rock Drivers Club, and Mayflower Inn & Spa can provide you with such a phenomenal experience. Skip Barber certificate valid through June 1, 2014. Driver must be able to drive a manual transmission. Mayflower certificate valid Sunday through Thursday, non-holiday, through May 11, 2014. Drivers Club Track Days are Fridays and Saturdays and based on availability. Donors: Skip Barber Racing School, Mayflower Inn & Spa, and Lime Rock Drivers Club. Value: $7550.
	LIVE! 2014 Masters Golf Experience Bid high for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a Thursday & Friday (2-day, 1 night) VIP experience for two people at the 2014 Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Day 1 includes: Golf at The Reserve Club (cart, greens fees, range balls and lunch); a Catered Dinner, hosted by Stanley Black & Decker at the Host House; Overnight Accommodations; and Complimentary Shuttle Service. Day 2 includes Hospitality Passes at the exclusive Club Magnolia or Berckmans Place (ground passes, food and beverages, business center, and three hole putting course for friendly competition). Bid high and often for this chance to tee it up like the Pros! Donor: Stanley Black & Decker. Value: $7000.