[mou] MRVAC auction thursday

[Steve Weston]

Holiday Auction November 15

Where:  Our annual fundraising silent and live Auction will be held at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Blvd E Bloomington.

When:  Thursday November 15, 2007 6:00-9:00 pm.  Sven Sundgaard, KARE 11's Meteorologist will start the auction bidding at 7:00 pm. Then MRVAC's very own auctioneer, Mark Lystig, will take over  to offer a wonderful variety of items to the highest bidder! If you are shy, there is a silent auction.

Come get some of your shopping done early and have fun doing it. This is MRVAC's annual fundraising event held to raise monies for environmental education and conservation. Funds raised will be used to purchase 35 pairs of quality waterproof binoculars, two spotting scopes and tripods, field guides (in both English and Spanish) and bird song CDs for students to use while at the Refuge.

Here is a preview of some donated auction items:

Eagle Optics donated a Vortex Skyline 20-60x80 Angled Spotting Scope (Waterproof) and a Vortex Pro GT Tripod Kit (suggested retail price $730). Check it out at www.eagleoptics.com 

National Camera Exchange continues to support MRVAC and Audubon by donating a pair of Nikon 8x40 Action binoculars, list price $108.95. Thank you National Camera! 

Classic Rosewood B & B in Hastings donated a one- night stay for two, complete with a three-course breakfast and a simple supper. High bidder gets to stay in a suite with a double whirlpool and a wood-burning fireplace! Check out www.classicrosewood.com. 

Bird with Bob! Birder extraordinaire Bob Janssen, one of the best personnel guides in Minnesota, has once again generously donated a morning field trip for six next spring. 

Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Society is donating a personalized tour for four next spring that starts off in a blind on a Sharp-tailed Grouse lek followed by a tour of the area to learn about Sharpies.

Bird houses and feeders donated by the All Seasons Wild Bird Store: Barred Owl house , Stained Glass type weather vane stake for the garden- G.B. Heron  and a Varicraft "Birch Log look" seed feeder 

Two tickets for a play at the Old Log Theater. Set on Lake Minnetonka the Old Log has rustic charm, spacious accommodations, and is one of the most popular theaters in the country. 

PLUS: Cookies, bars, breads, a bread baking lesson, handcrafts, jams, books, wine, prints, and much more.  Duck Stamps will also be available for purchase.

We hope to see you there,

Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN
sweston2 at comcast.net


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