Historical Village Live Auction Items

Live auction items at the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village’s February 5 fundraiser, It’s Paradise … Because, are varied enough to be on everyone’s wish list, and exciting enough to entertain everyone.

“Fire Chief Danny Duncan is offering lunch for four to six people with Sanibel’s firefighters right at the firehouse,” said Anita Smith, who is on the auction committee. “The lucky winners will have a tour of the firehouse, with demonstrations and conversations for children young and old.” (This prize must be booked on a Saturday.)

Another prize is an elegant evening cocktail reception with Larry Congress at his home. Ten guests will be entertained with his stories than range from working on the beach to founding the successful Congress Jewelers. The winner will also receive $1,000 in gift certificates to Congress Jewelers or the new Sealift by Congress.

Among the other items:

·         Dr. Bruce Neill of the Sanibel Sea School will host 10 to 14 people for a three-hour narrate cruise with him aboard the school’s boat, Ocean Tribe.

·         Catherine and Ed Anderson will host an Alaska seafood dinner for 12 at their home in The Sanctuary; the seafood will be flown in by their daughter Stephanie, who is a bush pilot in Homer, Alaska.

·         The Dunes has donated a one-year Social Membership and two golf lessons; the membership includes steep discounts on green fees.

“People and businesses have been incredibly generous, making our live auction one of the most exciting auctions around,” said Gail Garlinghouse, co-chair of the auction committee with Blair Wyatt. “I can’t wait to see the bidding take off.”

“We are so lucky,” Wyatt added. “So many people care about the Historical Village and are helping it continue to offer its charm and stories and education to all who come to or live in Sanibel.”

The fundraiser’s production will feature four of Sanibel’s treasured islanders and their stories presented in a unique and fun way. The afternoon will be highlighted with a little Sanibel history, a luncheon, plus the live and silent auctions.

The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. It is located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS). Admission is $5 for adults over 18; members are free. For more information, call 472-4846.

Island Sun (January 25, 2013)

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