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 Monday, March 17, 2008
Skyline Literacy Coalition's
Annual Benefit Auction and Dinner



Scroll down to view photos of select lots.


Skyline Literacy Coalition was founded in 1987 and is a local organization dedicated to providing free education to area adults by offering tutors to help with basic literacy skills including reading, writing, math, English a a second language (ESL) skills, and GED tutoring.

Volunteer tutors are trained to work with learners in one-on-one sessions, setting individualized learning goals. Skyline has over 150 volunteer tutors working with over 250 students throughout the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County area. The Auction and dinner raises money to buy books and other learning materials.

Click here to learn more about Skyline Literacy's efforts help adults in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County area. You can also contact Skyline Literacy Coalition via e-mail at Skylitbeth@comcast.net or at (540) 879-2933 for additional information.

Approximately 95 live auction items and hundreds of silent auction items including work of local artisans, furniture, handmade jewelry, travel packages, gift certificates and many specialty items.

To view an online PDF catalog for the entire live-item auction, click here.


Individual Catalog Sections
Click on the links below to view individual sections of the catalog.

Please note that addendum items will be added throughout the week, so check back often.


Photos of Select Auction Items
Click on the thumbnails below for a larger photo.

Special Note: Some of the art was photographed before it was framed, however ALL art will be framed.

Sampling of Live Auction Items





Melissa & Doug plush animal (Lot #4a)
Melissa & Doug plush animal (Lot #4b)
Handturned Bowl by Alyce Pollock (Lot #5 - left)
"In the Wind" pottery bowl by Phill Ungar (Lot #45 - right)

Oriental Style Vase by Rudy Tucker (Lot #7)
Covered Jar by Rudy Tucker (Lot #29)
Springtime Quilt (Lot #11)
"Morning Social" by Itzchak Tarkay (Lot #14)

"The Gatherer" by John Heatwole (Lot #27)
Covered Jar by Rudy Tucker (Lot #29)
Jug by Rudy Tucker (Lot #90)
Hunting Scene (Lot #30)

Urn by Ron Dearing (Lot #31)
Handturned Bowl by Bert Smith (Lot #55)
???? (Lot #18A)
"Loving Memories" by P. Buckley Moss (Lot #42)
Handpainted Eggs by Judy Paige (Lot #48)

Longaberger Baskets (Lots #50, #58, #88)
"Neon Dreams" by Jane Hicks (Lot #53)
"Wild Turkeys" by Mike Reisenberg (Lot #65)

"Golden Flora" by Judith Ligon (Lot #71)
"Red Fire" by Pat Hoover (Lot #77)
Silk Bracelet by Sarah Lock (Lot #79)

"Lincoln and Tad" solid bronze statue by David Frech (Lot #2)
Cameo (Lot #16)
Beaded Beauty by Tess Southerly (Lot #20)

ÒDouble ViburnumÓ by Lotta Helleberg (Lot #35)
Large Vera Bradley bag (Lot #52)
Fused Glass Plates by Megan LeBoutillier (Lot #87)

Walnut Candlestand by Glenn Morrison (Lot #89)
(Lot #93A)
"Undaunted" by Nan Bowman (Lot #10)

"Lazy Hazy Days" by Elenor Johnson (Lot #18)
"Silent Night" by Peggy Anderson (Lot #22)
Handcrafted Candlebox by David Ray Pine (Lot #24)
Cashmere & silk Pashmina shawl (Lot #82)
White Oak Basket by Clyde Jenkins (Lot #92)

A John Rose Original (Lot #34)
"Gilmore Cabin" by Jim Frazier (Lot #38)
"Montana Stream" by Dennis L. Jones (Lot #57)

"Moonlight Love" by P. Buckley Moss (Lot #61)
(Lot #73A)
"Cows" by Peggy Anderson (Lot #74)

"In the Kitchen" by Elenor Johnson (Lot #78)
"Tulips" by Carolyn Miller (Lot #81)
(Lot #84A)
"Surprise" by Ken Schuler (Lot #93)
Sampling of Silent Auction Items


Menu

Dinner provided by Hank's Smokehouse, Sue Britt of WWRC Food Services and Frances Bailey of Green Valley Auctions, Inc.

Order Of Sale & Preview
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for preview and Silent Auction
Dinner is at 6:15 p.m.
Close of Silent Auction begins at 7:15 p.m.
Live Auction begins at 8:00 p.m.


How You Can Help
  • Make a tax-deductible financial contribution

  • Become a volunteer tutor

  • Encourage someone you know to get help to improve their skills in these areas

  • Donate to and/or attend the Annual Dinner and Auction