Take a peek at what’s offered in Friday’s Goods & Services Auction

The annual Andover Friends of the Library’s “Goods and Services Auction” currently has more than 140 items up for bid at the event, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1 in the Andover Elementary School cafeteria at 35 School Road in Andover.

Auction items may be previewed starting at 6 p.m.

There is no admission charge for the event.

A bake sale and silent auction will also take place at the event.

All proceeds will be used by the Andover Friends of the Library to purchase goods and services for the Andover Library — www.AndoverCT.org  – that are beyond the scope of the regular library budget.

For more information or to offer an item for the event, call coordinator, Carol Lee at 646-44671 (office) or 646-4467 (home).

Up for auction:

1. Admission for a family of 4 to Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport , CT  Donor Value $40

2. 2 tickets to see Remarkable Stardust performance at Little Theater of Manchester August 7th - 9th or 13th to 16th Donor Value $36

3. Family Membership to USS Constitution Museum in Boston , MA Donor Value $50

4. Companion Membership for 2 to the Adirondack Museum with 2 one-time guest passes in Blue Mountain Lake, NY Donor Value $65

5. Family Membership to American Textile History Museum in Lowell , MA with heirloom pouch Donor Value $125

6. Water bottles, pencil, key chains, lanyards and 2 free Combo Meals and 2 free Kids Meals at Wendy’s Donor Value $28

7. Backstage tour of the Bushnell Theater and breakfast for 2 at Shady Glen with Dianne Grenier

8. Admission for a family of 4 to Ecotarium Museum in Worcester, MA Donor Value $36

9. Family Membership to the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford , MA Donor Value $75

10. Coco Key Water Park in Danvers , MA full day water park access for 4

11. Admission for 2 to the Mystic Aquarium Donor Value $48

12. Admission for a family of 4 to Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport , CT Donor Value $40

13. 3-day 2-night stay at Patriot Inn & Suites in the Berkshires Donated by Dawn & Pam Quint

14. Casey Chiropractic in Colchester New Patient Exam Gift Certificate Donor Value $225

15. Admission for a family of 4 to the Childrens Museum in West Hartford , CT Donor Value $44

16. Admission for 4 to the American Clock & Watch Museum in Bristol , CT Donor Value $40

17. Oil change and 50-point inspection at Columbia Car Care Center Donor Value $49

18. 10 Rounds of Miniature Golf at CT Golfland in Vernon Donor Value $30

19. Admission for 4 to the Wild Center in Tupper Lake , NY Donor Value $60

20. Admission for 4 to the CT Trolley Museum in East Windsor Donor Value $38

21. 4 Tickets to Historic Deerfield Donor Value $56

22. Admission for 4 to Kidcity Museum in Middletown Donor Value $28

23. 4 Reserved Seats to a CT Defenders game Donor Value $32

24. Admission for 5 to the USS Slater in Albany , NY  Donor Value $35

25. 2 Lawn tickets for any Talcott Mountain Music Festival Concert for the 2009/2010 Season

26. 3 Games of Bowling at Holiday Lanes in Manchester Donor Value $18

27.  2 tickets to any performance at the Majestic Theater in Springfield , MA  Donor Value $50

28. Casey Chiropractic in Colchester new patient exam certificate Donor Value $225

29. Admission for 2 to the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford Donor Value $28

30. Admission for 2 to MASS MoCA Museum in North Adams, MA Donor Value $30

30a.    Apple Pie baked by Jean Gasper

31. 2 Adult All-day Lift Tickets Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, CT Donor Value $100

32. Admission for 4 to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum Donor Value $60

33. Admission for 2 to the Mystic Seaport Donor Value $37

34. Family Membership to the New Bedford Whaling Museum Donor Value $75

35. 5 rounds of miniature golf at CT Golf Land in Vernon Donor Value $30

36. 10 X 12 Harbor Scene oil painting

37. Handmade Jewelry Donated by Lillian Tebbets

38. 2 Simple Wills Donated by Attorney Bill Dakin Donor Value $650

39. Admission for 2 to the New England Air Museum Donor Value $20

40. Admission for 2 to the Plimoth Plantation Donor Value $56

41. 2 Day Passes to Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury , CT

42. $25 Shoprite Gift Card

43. Admission for 5 to the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven Donor Value $40

44. $50 Gift Certificate to Willington Pizza

45. 2 one-day passes to Six Flags Donor Value $84

46. 4 large seats to any 2009 Regular Season Bridgeport Bluefish Game

47. 2 Boulder Pass & Gear for Stone Age Rock Gym Donated by a Friend of the Library $50

47a. Baseball autographed by Boston Red Sox Pitcher Takashi Saito Donor Value Priceless

48. Admission for 4 & 4 ice cream cones, Imagine Nation Bristol, CT  Donor Value $30

49. Green Afghan donated by Hank & Louise Parkington

50. Barbie Doll on stand with handmade green dress donated by Hank & Louise Parkington

51. Barbie Doll on stand with handmade pink dress donated by Hank & Louise Parkington

52. Family Admission to the Golden Age of Trucking Museum in Middlebury

53. Admission for a Family of Four to the Springfield Museums

54. Admission for 2 to the New England Air Museum Donor Value $20

55. Tour of the Capitol and lunch for 2 in the Members-Only Dining Hall with Congressman Joe Courtney

56. Brown Afghan donated by Hank & Louise Parkington

56a.Lunch for 2 and a backroom tour of the Capitol with State Rep. Pam Sawyer

57. 2 cookbooks donated by Hank & Louise Parkington

58. Two-week session of 2009 Swim Lessons at ALPOA Beach Donated by ALPOA

59. 8-week Tae San Yoga Session at Tae San Taekwondo & Yoga in Hebron Donor Value $96

60. Admission for 2 adults to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown , NY Donor Value $66

61. Beginner Membership with 2-months of unlimited training & uniform at Tae San Taekwondo in Hebron

61a. Professional installation of 2 cubic yards of mulch at your residence or business Donated by Bradley Enterprises Landscaping Services of Andover.  Donor Value $150

62. Family Membership to the Connecticut Historical Society Museum in Hartford Donor Value $50

63. Autographed picture of Pittsburgh Steelers #43 Troy Polamulu

64. Autographed picture of Pittsburgh Steelers #86 Hines Ward

65. Bones book and Skeleton set Donor Value $28

66. Mini refrigerator

67. Pampered Pink bath bubbler

68. Miniature Tea Set

70. Classic Elements Woman’s Sweatshirt Size Large

71. 3 boxes of Anew Deep Crease Concentrate Donor Value $60

72. 2009 Entertainment Book Donor Value $30

73. 48 Gel Pens

74. Green Gables Picture

75. Sweet Apple & Kiwi Shower Basket

76. 4 Sets of Candles

77. Crystal Clock

78. Royal Limited Silvertone with Gold Bow Photo Album

79. Picture of Harlem Globetrotter “Wildkat” Edgerson

80. 9 VCR Movies

81. Fleece Snowman Blanket Donated by Sue Schmidt

82. 5 Bleacher Cushions Donated by Sue Schmidt

83. Warm me up wrap Donated by Sue Schmidt

84. Set of 6 Daisy Tea Light Holders Donated by Sue Schmidt

85. Amazing Card Tricks Donated by Sue Schmidt

86. Fork & Spoon Wall Hanging Donated by Sue Schmidt

87. 2 Guitar Hero Pocket Size Games Donated by Sue Schmidt

88. Snowman Plate with Display Stand and Votive Holder Donated by Sue Schmidt

89. Set of 4 Fall Design Glass Plates Donated by Sue Schmidt

90. Greatness Necklace, Lia Sophia Earrings and Sergio Lub Bracelet Donated by Sue Schmidt

91. 5 Piece Candle Tray

92. The Shaving Thing Shower Shaving Shelf Donated by Sue Schmidt

93. Yaxtrax Traction Device & Glove Liners Donated by Sue Schmidt

94. Mole Chasers Donated by Sue Schmidt

95. Brookstone Travel Hair Dryer Donated by Sue Schmidt

96.  8 Ornamental Art Leaf Hooks Donated by Sue Schmidt

97.  Decorative Fountain Donor Value $25

98.  Tea Lovers Basket

99.  Flameless Candle Fountain

100. Green Thumb Long Handled Garden Tool Set

101. Down Filled Queen Size Feather Bed Donated by Kaye Cardin

102. Blue Water Bowl and Pitcher Set Donated by Anna Galvin

103. Set of 3 Wooden Platters Donated by Anna Galvin

104. Set of 4 Plastic Platters Donated by Anna Galvin

105. Ceramic Fairy Statue Donated by Dawn & Pam Quint

106.  3-day 2-night stay at Patriot Inn Suites in the Berkshires.  Includes continental breakfast and accommodations Donated by Dawn & Pam Quint

107. Roses and Lilac Framed Print

108. $75 Gift Certificate to Bolton Veterinary Hospital

109. $50 Gift Card for Bob’s Discount Furniture

110. A Christmas Story Checkers & TicTacToe Collectors Game set donated by Sue Schmidt

111. Set of 20 Pewter wine & water goblets Donated by a Friend

112. Ceramic Duck and Wooden Duck Donated by a Friend

113. 2 Ceramic Dogs Donated by a Friend

114. Admission for 4 to Lutz Childrens Museum in Manchester Donor Value $20

115. Admission for 4 to Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk Donor Value $36

116. Portable Graco Crib

117. Emeril Steamer

118. 40 assorted vases

119. 2 Chinese tea cups, 3 piece Iraqi tea set and tea pot

120. 6 old frames,  3 wall plaques and 5 framed works

121. Blender with 2 pitchers

122. 9 seasonal flags

123. Candy Dish and silver service tray

124. Japanese urn

125. Small Crock Pot

126. 2 plate stands, Christmas ball & holder and 3 candle holders

127. Assorted knick knacks

128. Framed Tulip print

129. Master Service Home Appliance Repair $80 in services gift certificate

130. 2 tickets to any 2009 Summer Stage Performance at Hartford Stage

131. Autographed poster of Giants #91 Justin Tuck and #72 Osi Umenyiora

132. 3 - 2009 final four UCONN stadium seat cushions Donated by Sue Schmidt

133. Orville Redenbachers microwave popcorn popper Donated by Sue Schmidt

134. Four reserved seats to any New Britain Rock Cats Baseball Game during the 2009 season

135. Admission for 2 to the Mansfield Drive-In

136. Christmas Tree up to 8′ for Christmas 2009 Donated by Bob & Evie Russell of Scott’s Tree Farm Donor Value $40

137. Collection of Political Lawn Signs, Ross Perot, McCain/Palin and more

138. 2 Faceless Dolls with Clothes Donated by Sandy Kent

139. Wooden Desktop Armoire Donated by Bob Burbank

140. 2 Faceless Dolls with Clothes Donated by Sandy Kent

141. Tripod elevated sprinkler Donated by Bob Burbank

142. $50 Gift Certificate to Ted’s

Posted April 30, 2009