LIVE AUCTION SNEAK PEEKS
The CommonBond Live Auction, facilitated by a professional auctioner, will take place after the silent auction and the GrandeGala dinner. The items featured in the live auction represent unique experiences and luxury deals, and are not available to bid on in the silent auction. Proceeds from the GrandeGala, including this auction, go to benefit supportive Advantage Services for residents of CommonBond affordable homes.Get a sneak peak of live auction items before the event by staying tuned to this site
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Third Round of Sneak Peeks (February 19th)
Intimate screening with Bill and Michelle Pohlad
Attend an intimate screening of FAIR GAME, Bill Pohlad's new movie
You and a guest will be invited to attend a private screening of Fair Game with producer Bill Pohlad and Michelle Grabanski Pohlad at a by-invitation-only party. A taut and suspense-filled glimpse into the dark corridors of political power, FAIR GAME is the real-life story of CIA undercover operative Valerie Plame (
Naomi Watts) and her diplomat husband Joe Wilson (
Sean Penn).Their careers, marriage and lives are thrown into jeopardy when the White House leaks her cover status to the media.
IMBD page for Fair Game
About the River Road Entertainment: With offices in Minneapolis and Los Angeles, River Road Entertainment has released Brokeback Mountain, I’m Going to Tell You a Secret and A Prairie Home Companion. http://www.riverroadentertainment.com/film.html
Naples, Florida Golf Condo
Spend some time relaxing and golfing in Naples, Florida
Where: Naples, Florida (see map)
When: Negotiable
Enjoy a first-floor, professionally decorated condo with great views of the newly remodeled golf course, lake, and pine preserves. This corner unit condo offers an eat-in kitchen, formal living and dining, 2 full baths, a king-sized bed in the master and 2 twins in the second bdrm, with a den/3rd bdrm option, sleeping up to 6. The unit has lots of natural light and is close to the pool. Best of all, Naples and Marco Island beaches are just 10 minutes away!
About the community
Forest Glen has activities to suit every lifestyle, with a Clubhouse featuring formal, informal, indoor and outdoor dining, a member room, billiards room, computer room with internet access, fitness center, full-service spa, and a full-time social director to help plan your days. Forest Glen also offers Har-Tru tennis courts, a variety of pools throughout the community, and miles of walking/biking trails that wind among the pines and lakes of the surrounding nature preserve. Along with the brand-new golf course are a friendly teaching staff, pro-shop, and driving range.
Explore Forest Glen
Explore Daphne Greig's work and Bold over Batiks
Live Auction Sneak Peek, Round 2
Dinner for 10 with the Italian Gourmet
Prepare an authentic Italian dinner party with a professional chef from the comfort of your own home
- All ingredients for a six course meal. The authentic Italian meal includes two appetizers, two different pastas (made from scratch), salad, fresh baked bread, an entrée and dessert
- Personal cooking instruction for 10 by the Italian Chef, Antonio Cecconi.
Chef Antonio Cecconi was born in Sardinia, Italy and has owned and managed restaurants, published and contributed to numerous cooking books and now operates the successful catering business, The Italian Gourmet. He is a maestro of Italian cooking and will bring his joy to your home.
- Formal table service, so you and your guests can enjoy your meal in style.
- Full kitchen clean up
Live Auction Sneak Peek, Round 1
Exclusive NASCAR Weekend for 4
Get an exclusive up close and personal look at the NASCAR Nationwide Tour
When: July 30th-31st
Where: Iowa Speedway
Experience Includes:
- 4 Newton Club tickets to NASCAR Nationwide Series (July 30th)
One of the most anticipated event weekends of the season, Iowa Speedway hosts the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Last year’s inaugural Nationwide Series race had the largest crowd in Iowa racing history, but the comfortable chairbacks in the Newton Club will keep you away from the crowds. These seats are not only located right on the Start/Finish line, but include access to the VIP clubhouse, including private restrooms, a bar and meal service.
- 4 Newton Club tickets to USAR Pro Cup Series (July 31st)
- 4 Hot Pit Passes for the weekend (July 30th – 31st)
Hot Pit Passes will allow you behind the scenes access to the pit/garage area for both the USAR Pro Cup and Nationwide Series event days. These passes are not available to the general public.
