Bowser’s Boo Bash Auction Items
Check out the unique auction packages that will be available at Bowser’s Boo Bash 2010, Willamette Humane Society’s signature event benefiting the animals!
Newfoundland Getaway
Enjoy a three night stay for up to 8 guests in this luxury vacation home perched just above the tiny outport fishing village of Brigus South, the perfect spot to relax and enjoy life. Sit on the wrap-around deck or the upstairs balcony and watch the tide go in and out in Brigus Cove.
Furnished with all the modern conveniences of life, this home also features a touch of yesteryear with rich hardwood floors and antiques throughout. In between the upstairs bedroom suites you will find a library with a balcony overlooking the ocean and a sitting room with a sunset view, so that you can get almost continuous sun during the day. Anchor Rock Lookout is only 45 minutes drive south of the capital, St. John’s, on the Irish Loop of Newfoundland. The house is just a short hike to La Manche Provincial Park. You will need a passport for this luxury vacation, package only valid for the above specified dates. Airfare not included. Thank you Chris Harter and Ed Hazel.
Hotel Monaco Romance Package
Step through the doors of the Hotel Monaco Portland and be welcomed into a world of unique luxury right in downtown This recently transformed 1912 architectural masterpiece is full of whimsy, color and life. With a soft persimmon and periwinkle glow, deep chocolate furnishings and luscious flowers, this Portland hotel promises a dramatic setting for your arrival. Modern appointments and our four-star hotel level of amenities await you (valid through May 18, 2011). A gift certificate to a local restaurant will round out this one night romantic getaway! Thank you Hotel Monaco and Jay & Marilyn Gense.
Luxury Tree House Stay
Swing through the trees at Treehouse Point in Issaquah, Washington. Use your $400 gift card to design your own tree-mendous vacation at this top-rated resort that is “out on a limb.” Treehouse Point is an intimate alternative for individuals and groups who seek comfort and style in friendly and natural surroundings. All accommodations are well designed and artfully decorated, with touches like handmade beds, original art and charming vintage furnishings. Make your plans early, as these accommodations are so unique and popular that reservations are often required a year in advance. You can plan your visit your way, deciding on the number of people you’d like to bring or the number of nights you’d like to stay. Enjoy dinner at Woodman Lodge Steakhouse and Saloon. No pets are allowed on the property. Expires October 16, 2011. Thank you Marion-Polk area vets: Dallas Animal Clinic, Dr. Julie DeMarco, Dr. Kim Erbes, Dr. Jacque Harter, Dr. Kathi Helwig, Dr. Terri Jackson, Dr. Rachel Jacobs, Keizer Veterinary Clinic, Oak Hills Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Jerome Schwartz.
4-Day Disney Vacation
The “Happiest Place on Earth” will be yours…if you are tonight’s high bidder! Fly to sunny LA with your 2 round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines and then check into your deluxe room (for 3 nights) at the Hilton Anaheim, located steps from the Disneyland Resort. Now you are ready to head on over to Disneyland with your 4 (1) day Disneyland Resort park hopper tickets! Tell Mickey “hi” for us! Southwest tickets expire November 1, 2011. Disney tickets expire August 22, 2012. Hilton Anaheim stay expires October 31, 2011. Thank you Southwest Airlines, Disneyland Resorts, and Hilton Anaheim.
Portland Hideaway
Enjoy an upscale, urban staycation for two nights in a cozy condo located on the South Park blocks in the Cultural District of Portland! The condo has one bedroom, one bath, a full kitchen, washer/dryer, secure parking, and a large flat screen TV. Visit Pittock Mansion during the day with two complementary tickets, the Artist’s Repertory Theatre at night, with two complementary tickets and top it all off with a $100 gift certificate to nearby Higgins Restaurant, a classic French Bistro famous for its Northwest ingredients and traditional techniques. Thank you Bill and Gail Bonniksen, Artists Repertory Theatre and Pittock Mansion.
Luxury Vacation at Grand Regina Resort
From January 22 – 29, 2011
You’ll enjoy a fabulous week-long vacation at the Grand Regina in Los Cabos, Mexico. Located between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo, the two-bedroom, three bath luxury Villa has two master bedrooms - one with a king size bed, and a second with two queen size beds, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen, three flat screen TVs, white Italian marble, and teak wood. Your Villa will have a view of the Sea of Cortez or a beautiful private golf course. It’s perfect for four adults, or one family. The Villa also includes maid service twice a day.
If you’ve always wanted to enjoy white sandy beaches lined by sparkling blue waves dotted by swaying palm trees, then nearby Cabo San Lucas is sure to make your vacation dreams come true. You can also enjoy seaside activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, wind surfing, whale watching, fishing, surfing and much more. Villa owners have full access to the beautiful Westin Regina. It’s a beautful spot with spectacular architecture, spa and several pools.
You will need a passport for this luxury vacation. Package valid only for the above specified dates, and does not include airfare or transportation to and from the resort. Thank you Nancy and Mike Buck.
Feeding Frenzy
The following restaurants have donated gift certificates that will be “up for grabs” at our feeding frenzy. As soon as the name of the restaurant and the amount of the gift certificate is read, guests will raise their bid number high in the air. The first bid number the auctioneer sees will win the Gift Certificate at face value.
Jonathan’s Oyster Bar, Salem: $25
Word of Mouth Bistro, Salem: $50
Garlic Jim’s Pizza, Salem: $40
La Capitale, Salem: $250
Andaluz Spanish Tapas, Salem: $150
Sushi Kyo, Salem: $40
Willamette Burger Company, Salem: $50
Willamette Noodle Company, Salem: $50
Thank you to the above named restaurants for their generous donations.
Ladies’ Night
Ladies, what could be more fun than having you and five friends enjoy an evening of wine, appetizers and chocolate desserts while being pampered? Picture you and your guests each receiving a 30 minute chair massage to soothe the muscles in her neck, shoulders, upper back and even her hands! If that’s not enough, guests will also choose three items from a menu of pedicure services such as massage, moisturizing masque, sugar scrub, nail care or polishing. The pampering will begin when you chose and will stretch into a three hour evening. All you have to do is provide the friends and the conversation! Thank you Dr. Terri Jackson, Tracy & Jeff Crandall, Michelle Blake, LMT, Nicky Parrish, Andrea Pineau, Robin Baily, Erika Close, and Brian Klein.
Black Butte House
Four days and three nights in a luxurious Black Butte cabin. Enjoy nature, with all the comforts of home! If you like to bike, hike, swim, ski, golf, or sit by the fire, then this cozy Black Butte vacation cabin is for you. The ranch has something for everyone! The house sleeps eight comfortably, with four bedrooms and a loft, a large flat screen TV, a stone fireplace and new hot tub. There’s also free swimming, tennis, an exercise room, and water park (plus tons of walking and biking trails!) Only 10 minutes from Sisters, you can visit the quaint shops there and enjoy a nice meal. Thank you Lindsay & Sherri Partridge and Todd & Carrie McCann.
Oregon Coast Getaway
Enjoy a two night stay at the ultimate place to vacation in Lincoln City- Pacific Winds Condominiums. Experience vacation heaven in this luxurious 2 BR, 2 BA condo on the beach in Lincoln City. All units at Pacific Winds feature breathtaking oceanfront views, private hot tubs on the decks, river rock gas fireplaces, gourmet kitchens with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful maple cabinets. Units are beautifully decorated with upscale luxury furnishings throughout. Stay must be completed by May 31, 2011.Thank you Blue Pacific Vacation Rentals and Douglas Jackson.
Viva Las Vegas Revisited
Fabulous Las Vegas won’t tell you what to do with your vacation, and neither will we. Enjoy two round-trip airline tickets to Las Vegas and your $900 LasVegas.com gift card to create your dream getaway.Possibilities include, but are not limited to, three nights at the Bellagio Hotel and two tickets to Cirque du Soleil, or two nights at the Wynn with a spa package, or perhaps you would prefer ten nights at Excalibur and two tickets to Medieval Times. Go when you want, do what you want. And remember, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” Airline tickets expire on October 16, 2011. Thank you Allegiant Air and Willamette Humane Society Board of Directors.
Sunriver Getaway
Sunriver is a wonderful destination resort located in sunny Central Oregon. Bordered by the Deschutes River, Sunriver is just minutes from Mount Bachelor and Bend. Situated in the high desert, Sunriver, Bend and Central Oregon offer a wide variety of activites for all seasons, ages and lifestyles. Enjoy a 3 weekend or 4 weekday night stay in a 3 bedroom, 2 bath private retreat on the Woodlands Golf Course. This home sleeps 6-8 with all of the amenities including leather couches, TVs & DVD players in all rooms, a wood stove, new hot tub, washer & dryer as well as air conditioning. This home has everything you’ll need for a perfect vacation! During your stay, visit the Bendistillery for a tasting and tour (included). Thank you Krystal Kraig, Alex Labate and Bend Distillery.
Sailing on the Columbia River
Check in at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion Hotel in Portland and be picked up by your own personal sailboat crew. Once on the Columbia, put the wind back into your sails with an exhilarating sailing excursion. Karen Corsini, WHS Volunteer Manager, and her husband Charlie will take you and a guest on a tour of the Columbia River on their 26’ sailboat. After a great afternoon, float into McCuddy’s Marina on Hayden Island amongst sailboats and floating homes, and eat dinner at Island Café, a perfect getaway to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. After a twilight sail taking you into the night, be dropped back off at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion Hotel dock and spend a night for two in a deluxe room. Set sail on a mutually agreeable afternoon between May and September 2011. Thank you Karen Corsini & Charlie Hyman, Island Cafe, and Jantzen Beach Red Lion.
New York Excursion
Fly round-trip with two American Airlines tickets into JFK International Airport in New York. Enjoy a two night stay in any Kimpton hotel in New York City, and explore the Big Apple. Dinner at Cheryl’s Global Soul, hip and family-friendly - just like it’s prime location in Prospect Heights - rounds out this package. Must allow 21+ days for ticketing. Tickets must be used prior to November 1, 2011. Thank you Kimpton Hotels, Muriel & Conrad Stieber, Statue Cruises, Cheryl’s Global Soul and Gerry Frank.
Wild Pear Catered Lunch for 6
Acquire a taste for the wild! Original recipes, unique ingredients and seasonal flavors define what Wild Pear loves to do…. entertain with the best in food and style. Wild Pear will use this creativity to cater a lunch or brunch for 6 people at Villa Bella Donna, Art & Mary James’ South Salem villa, on a mutually agreeable date. Catering must be completed prior to September 30, 2011. Excludes December 2010.Thank you Wild Pear Catering and Art & Mary James.
Santiam River Rafting Adventure for 6
You and up to 5 of your friends will have the thrill of a guided Whitewater Rafting Trip on the North Santiam River. Your scenic trip begins at Pack Saddle Park and ends at Fisherman’s Bend. Santiam River Adventures will provide all of your equipment and lunch - you provide the people! After your excitement filled day on the river, head on over to your Little North Fork retreat for a relaxing evening in a cabin that sleeps up to 6. Spend one night in this cabin with a deck overlooking the river, 2 bedrooms & located next to the best swimming hole ever! Trip must occur between April 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011. Give at least 2 weeks notice to schedule trip. Thank you Santiam River Adventures, LLC and Sue & Gary Kaufman.
World Mark Seaside Oregon
Enjoy seven nights in a 3 bedroom/2 bath condo at the luxurious World Mark by Wyndham in Seaside. This deluxe condo sleeps 8. Available the week of 6/24 – 7/1/2011.Thank you Tom & Patti Sieg.
Fun, Food & Games for the Young at Heart
You have a Friday Night Date on June 24, 2011. It’s summertime and the living is easy. Or at least it will be on June 24 if you purchase tickets to attend the summer party thrown by the party experts, Theresa and Scott Erickson. They even own their own party maker – an original hot dog cart from Casey’s Hot Dogs. We’ll have regular and veggie dogs, with all the toppings, Gilgamesh Beer, chips, Baskin-Robbins Sundaes, and games, games, games. Play volleyball, bean bag toss, ping pong, Frisbee, and other games just like you were a kid again. Join Willamette Humane Society supporters and enjoy the food and the company of other animal lovers! 50 tickets are available for $35 each. Bring your friends. 21 and over, please. Thank you Theresa & Scott Erickson, Gilgamesh Brewery, and Baskin Robbins Ice Cream.
Moderate Makeover - Your Edition
A pack of professionals will be at your disposal to makeover your home, your yard, your car, your dog, and your wife – your way. You choose when and what. Carpet cleaning, house cleaning, window washing are a sure thing. A handyman can tackle your own personal “to do” list. How about a design consultation for the room in greatest need of help? Does the garden need pruning, or a clean-up, or a special project? When you’re all done, get your dog groomed, your car detailed, and your hair done! In this package, you’ll receive the following services:
• $100 worth of window or house cleaning
• (3) bedrooms or living room & hall carpet cleaning
• (4) hours of house cleaning
• (4) hours of handyman services
• (1) hour interior arrangement consultation
• (4) hours of landscape labor
• Dog bath
• Car detailing
• A color or haircut for that someone special!
All services to be arranged on mutually agreeable dates between winner and the different services. Home must be located in the Salem/Keizer area. Each company has a different expiration date and value. Thank you Hey Handyman, ABC Windows & Cleaning, AAA Cleaning Services, Pro Cleaning Carpet Cleaning, Design in a Day, Bliss Landscaping, Brian Klein, Capitol Subaru & Sunny Paws Professional Grooming.
A Week Near Lake Tahoe
Sharon and Len Klay invite you spend a full week in their beautiful 3 Bedroom Cabin at Tahoe-Donner in Truckee, CA. Their fully furnished Cabin sleeps 6-8 giving ample space for a family or friends. There is so much to do in Tahoe Donner! Public amenities include: a downhill and cross country ski area, two restaurants, a championship golf course, equestrian center and campground. As guests of the Klay’s you can also have exclusive members-only use of the tennis courts, hiking trails, playgrounds, pools, fitness center and a beach club on Donner Lake. Tahoe-Donner is only 5 miles from Donner Lake and 15 miles from Lake Tahoe. Thank you Sharon & Len Klay.
Amadeus Feast for 8 Friends and Fido, Too!
Enjoy a four course dinner for 8 people plus their canine companions. Amadeus Café will cater this meal in winners home and will provide a server and personal chef. Paired wines available at a reduced cost. No holidays. To be held on agreed upon date with winner and chef. Thank you Amadeus Cafe.
Other items include art, jewelry, family fun packages, golf excursions, vacation experiences, wine, romantic getaways, theatre tickets and sporting events, luxurious gift baskets and much more. Don’t miss your chance to snag some of these wonderful items! Learn more or reserve your tickets today!


