Auction Item List:
1. Two Florida Idyllic Photos
Donated by Jackson Kracht, Grandson of ACB Board of Director Jim Kracht
Image 1 – Blue Springs -- 16x20 Canvas, taken at Blue Springs in Florida, a spring’s creek surrounded with trees under a clear blue sky.
Image 2 – Beach Blues -- 16x20 Canvas; this is A beach in Captiva, FL with slight overcast and a beautiful sunset, with the waves crashing onto the shore. Photos by Jackson Kracht
2. Special Basket with Scrumptious Goodies Honoring Dee Clayton
Donated by ACB Diabetics In Action
This basket features dipping pretzels, bacon jam, roasted corn snack, Kramer’s Salsa, homemade fudge (2 Pieces), ½ lb. Trappistine Caramels, summer sausage, water crackers, caramel popcorn, small roasted nuts cone, Triple Medallion bin, and Amana trail mix.
3. New Book Port Plus by APH
Donated by Jim Kracht
The Book Port Plus plays Daisey audio books, text files, and web radio stations. Use it to download podcasts, create digital talking books from recordings made on the device, and take notes or edit text files.
4. International Basket and $50 Walmart Gift Card
Donated by International Relations Committee and Arkansas Council
Heart pendant wooden bracelet handcrafted from India has mahogany wood beads accented by an ivory heart charm. Tagua jungle necklace, handcrafted in Ecuador can be 20 inches long depending on how you tie the necklace and it has a variety of colors which are yellow, orange, aqua, green, cranberry, and brown. Fair Trade recycled multicolored paper beads, handmade in India, can be put over your head with no clasps and hangs 20 inches. Two gray Love Elephant Family, handcrafted in Peru, stands 3 inches high. Shea Butter Hand and Foot Night Cream, handmade in Ghana, Tea Tree Lemon 100% Shea Butter in a pottery container which is light brown. Yellow and Green beaded bracelet with sterling silver and turquoise earrings. Two handmade puppets from Bolivia, a bunny rabbit, and an owl, hand-crafted with love by two very caring and gentle Bolivian ladies and also there is a gold purse hook.
5. Staying Social
Donated by members of the ACB Community Social Calls
Bring community to your life. Connect with family and friends and make memories, even if from a distance. This package includes one year of a Pro Zoom account, $50 gift cards for each Door Dash and Starbucks, $100 gift card to Amazon, and one-hour personal fitness training by Leslie Spoone.
6. Light Blue Jean Tote
Donated by Keri Bishop, Kirkland WA
This tote is made from light color blue jeans with shoulder strap constructed from fabric remnants of the legs of the pants. The purse is lined with a poly cotton that resembles patchwork of different patches: light blue, navy blue, and white squares; print on the various squares are hearts and flowers. Purse has snap closures across the top. Machine wash in a knotted pillowcase to ensure straps don’t catch on the agitator. Handcrafted by Keri Bishop
7. Apple Spice Bundt Cake
Donated by Jane Carona
This scrumptious cake will be made with love from Jane’s own oven. The moist and flavorful spice cake has sliced apples throughout. It’s a standard size Bundt cake, about 10 inches across, and 3 inches high.
8. Echo 3rd Generation Alexa Enabled Smart Speaker
Donated by Arizona Council of the Blind
All the benefit of Alexa, now with noticeably improved sound and a new look. Enjoy premium speakers with equalizer controls, and easily set up multiple compatible devices for stereo sound or multi-room music. Size: 3.91 by 3.91 by 5.85 inches.
9. Shopping Spree
Donated by Mary Haupt and Beth Corley
Enjoy these two $50 gift cards from Walmart and a $100Target gift card and shop to your heart’s desire.
10. One-On-One Phone Conversation with Our Talking Book Narrator
Donated by ACB
Enjoy chatting with our talking book narrator, Erin Jones. Here’s your chance for some one-on-one, behind the scenes conversation with a talking book narrator.
11. Spoil Me Pink
Donated by Cindy Hollis and Connie Jacomini
Pink Coconut Calypso: Ultra Shea body cream, body spray, and body wash, all from Bath and Body Works, and Josie Maran 100% Pure Argon Oil 6 fl. oz. AND 0.5 fl. oz. Argan Oil is nature's richest source of all 3 essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6, 9), which are known to counter the loss of firmness and help boost the appearance of skin's elasticity. Use it as a moisturizer, cuticle oil, lip salve, eye treatment, and hair serum. Argan Oil does a body good.
12. Delectable Sweets Just for You!
Donated by Catalina Martinez and her guide dog Elroy
Enjoy the wonderful assortment of goodies. This excellent package includes one pound assorted salt water taffy, one-half pound of each chocolate fudge, chocolate walnut fudge, cookies and cream fudge, peanut butter, and chocolate fudge; and medium size bags of each caramel popcorn, Main street mix (combination of caramel, cheddar and buttered) popcorn, caramel cashew popcorn, dark chocolate sea salt popcorn, and cheese lover’s popcorn. Share with friends and family or just keep this delicious assortment for yourself. Package will be shipped directly to the winner since all items are made fresh daily. Hayward Gourmet Popcorn, https://popcornalicious.haywardgourmet.com
$100 value.
13. Echo Studio
Donated by Library Users of America
The Echo Studio creates an immersive, 3-dimensional soundscape, wrapping you in studio-quality audio from every direction. Just ask Alexa to play a song, artist, or genre and hear new details revealed in your favorite music. Echo Studio's five strategically positioned speakers generate room-filling sound, sending different parts of the song to your ears from different directions. Dolby Atmos technology enables a multidimensional audio experience, adding space, clarity, and depth. Echo Studio also plays new music formats that have been mastered in 3D. Echo Studio automatically analyzes the acoustics of your room, fine-tuning playback for optimal sound, no matter where it's placed. Streams through Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, and more.
14. A Romantic Evening Honoring Lynn Hedl
Donated by Friends In Art
Start your romantic evening off with a $50 certificate for a pound of chocolate from Varsano, a $50 certificate for wine of your choice and a $50 Mastercard card to use for dinner. Lynn really enjoyed having a good time and we thought with these gift cards, someone would enjoy the treats.
15. $100 Amazon Gift Card
Donated by ACB of Minnesota
It’s time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $100 in spending at Amazon!
16. Necklace Set
Donated by Keri Bishop
Made of shell hematite and rose quartz, the shell beads are sliced so that each bead is spiral shaped, and you can see the inside glow and pink and black streaks of the shell. Hematite is a metallic charcoal gray stone. Rose quartz is a light opaque pink stone. The necklace is 21 inches with lobster clasp and bracelet is 7.5 inches with toggle clasp. The shells slices are about 1 to 1.5 inches apart with alternating chips of rose quartz and hematite in between. Chips vary in size so there isn’t an exact number of chips between shells. It ranges from 5 to 3 chips between each shell bead. Earrings are on steel fishhook wires with a dangle top to bottom hematite chip, rose quartz chip, hematite chip, spiral cut shell at the bottom.
17. Missouri Chocolates
Donated by Missouri Council of the Blind
Ever since King Louis XIV granted the Bissinger family the title of "Confiseur Imperial" in 17th Century France, they have been crafting high quality confections in Missouri, sourcing all-natural ingredients. Enjoy chocolate-covered wine grapes, apple-ghost salt caramels, and much more in this two-pound, custom-selected assortment of fine chocolates.
18. Apple Watch Series 3 and Training
Donated by Washington Council of the Blind
This Apple watch has a silver aluminum case and white sport band: 38mm, GPS, retina display, swim proof, optical heart sensor, stores music, podcasts, and audiobooks, elevation, emergency SOS, S3 chip with dual-core processor, watchOS with activity trends, cycle tracking, hearing health innovations, and the App Store on your wrist. Shipping included. One hour of technology training provided by Reginald George, assistive technology specialist for Washington State Services for the Blind.
19. The Sassy Shopper Package
Donated by Sara Conrad and Katie Frederick from the ACB Board
Includes a Kate Spade Jackson Triple Gusset Crossbody purse in black, a $20 gift card to Macy’s, a $20 gift card to LOFT by Ann Taylor, a $20 gift card to DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, and a 1-hour zoom fashion advice chat while online shopping.
20. Romeo 60 Embosser
Donated by Humanware
This singled-sided embosser is Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled, has Firebird tactile graphics software included, Sideways and booklet printing styles available, UEB contracted braille translator built in, American English speech, adjustable braille dot height for individual reading preferences, and lighted control panel with speech and braille and tactile labels.
21. $25 Amazon Gift Card and $25 Target Gift Card & Two 31 Tote Bags
Gift card donated by ACB Students and Tote Bags Donated by Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired
2 tote bags from 31 gifts: Maroon tote bag inside has a logo that says, “31 Jewels” and has silver metal hardware. The zipper connects like a jacket. The inside measures about 15 by 19 by 3 inches deep. There are 2 pockets on each side of the inside pocket. There are 2 pockets on the outside. It has 2 straps that you can put over your arm. The pocket is 5 inches across. The other is burnt orange with silver tone color and has black pocket. The inside color is Konya. This bag has snaps and has no external pockets. It has one zipper pocket on the inside and snaps on the other side to add other pockets with magnetic closure. Measures about 15 by 19.
22. $150 Legal Seafood Gift Certificate
Donated by Bay State Council of the Blind
Fanatics for Freshness, Legal Seafood's reputation for outstanding seafood has spanned over six decades. Legal Seafood offers a great selection of superior quality fresh fish and shellfish products. Schedule a delivery online and enjoy an outstanding gourmet seafood dinner at home or use the Gift Card at any Legal Seafood restaurant location. The gift card will be mailed directly to the winner within 2 weeks of the auction.
23. Victor Reader Trek
Donated by Humanware
Navigate the world around you and that latest best seller with one consistent physical experience! Take a long bus ride and read books or listen to podcasts with the press of one button, Trek will tell you: your current nearest address, cardinal direction you are traveling, description of the next intersection, next instructions if you are following a route, and simply drop a voice tagged landmark and you can receive turn by turn directions to an exact point. Use Trek’s familiar telephone keypad to quickly type an address and simply press the toggle button to get back in your book or podcast exactly where you left off. Includes additional maps.
24. Health and Safety Package
Donated by GDUI
American Kennel Club Dog First Aid Kit (86-piece set), accessible Safety Light- audible signals to indicate on/off, low battery, charging and charge complete. LED light emits through translucent red shell. Waterproof & USB rechargeable, Charge time approx. 1.5 hours and operating time up to 12 hours. Silicone mount for harness or cane or quick clip to your clothing. Ethical Pet Brown Clean Paws Grooming Mat, 35 by 24 inches. Soft & absorbent microfiber traps dirt, water & mud. For indoor or outdoor use. Is machine washable and has a non-skid backing. Package of Groom Genie Wipes (100 count) Mushers’ Secret Paw Wax (protect paws from scorching hot pavement and winter ice). Kong Genius treat toy. Wild Life Creature Hedgehog toy.
25. $150 Amazon Gift Card
Donated by ACB of Indiana
It’s time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $150 in spending at Amazon!
26. Black Hills Gold Necklace
Donated by South Dakota Association of the Blind
Black Hills Gold/Silver genuine onyx accented with grape vines and leaves. The heart is black onyx trimmed with silver. Grape vines are silver, and leaves are a little larger in Black Hills gold. The chain is an18 in, rope-style, silver chain.
27. Kentucky Derby Pie
Donated by Greater Louisville Council of the Blind
A Kentucky tradition made from a secret family recipe; Derby Pie combines rich semi-sweet chocolate with English walnuts for a truly decadent experience. Delicious when eaten at room temperature; incredibly heavenly when eaten all warm and gooey and topped with either whipped cream or ice cream. This 9-inch pie will be baked fresh and shipped directly to the buyer. Stays fresh for about 14 days. Ready to warm and serve or freeze for later use. Serves 8 to 10.
28. Guidelights and Gadgets $100 Gift Certificate and an Orbit Writer ™
Donated by American Association of Visually Impaired Attorneys
The Orbit Writer is a Bluetooth enabled, pocket sized full function Perkins style Braille keyboard for use with smartphones, tablets, and computers. The keyboard consists of the six usual Braille writing keys, dots 7 and 8 used in making symbols or capitalization, a space bar, and a five-way navigation keypad. All commands and gestures for a smartphone or computer can be carried out using the Orbit Writer. The keyboard is approximately 8 inches long by 3 inches wide and only half an inch thick. It weighs less than 4 ounces. It has rubber feet to keep it from sliding and an optional protective sleeve is available for carrying.
29. Target Shopping Spree
Donated by Dan Dillon, member of ACB Board of Directors
Here’s a $150 gift card for Target to use in store or online. Treat yourself to something special.
30. Key West Getaway Vacation
Donated by Dan and Leslie Spoone
Enjoy this four-day, three night get away vacation to historic Key West Florida. This island trip includes three nights stay at the historic Amsterdam Curry Mansion Inn on Caroline Street, featuring complimentary breakfast with homemade omelets and Happy Hour with free cocktails, live music, and hors d’oeuvres. This bed and breakfast, located within easy walking distance to the action on Duval Street and the Gulf of Mexico, includes: two tickets to the Ernest Hemmingway’s House with over 60 cats with six toes, two Adult tokens to the pilar Papa Hemmingway Rum Distillery with taste testing, Two VIP Historic Tours of America tickets for admission to either the Key West Konch Train, The Truman Little Whitehouse, or the Key West Aquarium, $25 Gift Cards to each Caroline’s Restaurant on Duval Street and Kermit’s Key Lime Shop on Elizabeth Street.
31. Magic Chef Talking Microwave Oven
Donated by the Florida Council of the Blind
The TMO2-W Talking Microwave Oven is a modified Magic Chef, countertop, feature rich, talking microwave oven which allows persons with low or no vision to cook foods independently. Specifications: 1.1 cubic foot chamber, 1000 watts cooking power, 4 cook modes: Defrost, Low, Medium and High, clear and intelligible male voice, 8 volume level settings, integrated 12/24hr talking clock with 30 minute power outage backup, integrated talking cooking timer with easy-to-feel buttons. Weighs 28lbs. Your choice of colors either white or black. Purchase includes shipping cost.
32. Maker's Mark Gourmet Bourbon Balls
Donated by Greater Louisville Council of the Blind
An elegant gift for family, friends, and business associates. A fantastic treat for yourself. Fine, handcrafted chocolates made from an old family recipe; laced with a generous touch of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey. One-pound gift box contains 32 delicious pieces. Shipped directly to the winning bidder.
33. Echo Show 5 inch with Adjustable Stand and Ring Video Doorbell First Generation
Donated by Springfield District Association of the Blind
Compact 5.5 inch smart display with Alexa ready to help manage calendar, make to-do lists, get weather and traffic updates, cook along with recipes, watch movies, TV shows, listen to songs, radio stations, guided meditations, and audiobooks, voice or video call friends and family with compatible Echo devices, Alexa app, or Skype, and much more.
The Ring Video Doorbell First Generation has HD video, motion activated alerts, 720p HD video doorbell that lets you see, hear, and speak to people from your phone, tablet, or select Echo device.
34. HAB Broke the Mouth, Fun and Licious Hawaiian Kine Goodies
Donated by The Hawaii Association of the Blind
An extra thick insulated Hawaii Cool Tote Bag (black with yellow pineapples, red hibiscus, and green ferns all over it), will keep all your food fresh hot or cold up to 5 hours and holds up to 48 drinks. Includes: box of local Kine snacks. Li Hing gummy bears, sour pineapple flavor gummies, lemon strips, and Li Hing Mangos, the original macadamia nut honey coconut peanut butter, pineapple jam made in Oahu, Chinese sweet-sour spareribs seasoning mix, Hawaiian Style Curry Sauce mix (just add water), oriental stir fry seasoning mix (just add veggies and water), 2 packets of Hawaiian Iced tea (just add 1 quart ice water to each packet), two bags of coffee, Lion chocolate macadamia ground coffee And mountain roast ground coffee, a cute cup cozy made by artist Amy Monthei, red with an orange trim and red hibiscus flower with leaves, matching apron, potholder, kitchen towel, and oven mitt (white with many bright colors with words saying: Waikiki, Aloha, Honolulu and more, pictures of turtles, dolphins, roosters, hibiscus flowers and much more, vegetable glycerin coffee scented soap on a rope, coconut butter and macadamia nut oil, loofah soap that is pikake flower and pineapple scented, and Hawaiian black and white plumeria flower antimicrobial fluid resistant fabric mask with nano silver-copper filter. Keep for yourself or share the aloha with others.
35. Two-layer, Plush Fleece Blanket
Donated by Nancy Becker from the Mpls ACB office
One side of the blanket is watercolor bubbles that are purple, blue green, rust, pink and green. The other side is larkspur blue. This handmade blanket measures 85 by 60 inches.
36. Southern Gates Pendent
Donated by Marsha Farrow and Debbie Young
This collection is a tribute of skilled artisans in the past who wrought beauty from iron in their forges. The intricate scroll design shows well in sterling silver as a decorative iron work. This beautiful jewelry would be an accent to eveningwear or casual fashion. Made of Sterling Silver and is oval shaped. The pendant features the Tree of Life with tactile features on the leaves and at the base of the tree. Chain length 20 inches. Pendant Dimension is 1 3/16-inch width by 1 ½ inches tall.
37. Homemade Chocolate Fudge
Donated by Zelda Gebhard, North Dakota
Rich and creamy, this fabulous fudge is made with nuts and is a “must buy”. Like love, chocolate is always a delight to give or receive.
38. Brailliant 14
Donated by Humanware
Built for the user on the go, this braille display offers an ergonomic, traditional 8-dot braille input keys, comfortable typing experience with a note taker style spacebar, 14 high quality braille cells with unique touch sensor routers, Humanware signature thumb keys, and 15 - 20 hours of battery life. Pair up to 5 Bluetooth devices at once Plus one USB connection, and Brailliant Sync ensures notes taken on the BI14 are available everywhere. This light-weight braille display weighs only 0.63 lbs. and measures 6.54 by 3.94 by 0.91 inches. Retails for $995
39. Keurig K-Classic Coffee Experience Bundle
Donated by CCLVI leaders including Sara Conrad, President; Kathy Farina; First VP; Richard Rueda, Second VP; and Zelda Gebhard, Director
Includes Keurig K50 Coffee Maker in black, Keurig pod carousel, Keurig 12 oz. insulated mug, My K-cup Universal Reusable Coffee Filter, and a sample pack of 40 K-cups.
Also included is a $50 Starbucks Gift Card
Donated by Tennessee Council of the Blind
40. Lunch with the ACB Executive Director
Donated by ACB
Enjoy lunch with Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director. Chat over important issues, share a laugh or two, and enjoy good company in Phoenix, Arizona.
41. WayAround WayTags
Donated by the North Dakota Association of the Blind
WayTags are to be used with the free WayAround app for iOS or Android devices. Use to add helpful information to items around your home and office. The simple tag-and-scan system lets you add a custom description to any item plus more details like washing instructions or expiration dates. The selection of WayTags include 35 clips, 15 stickers, 5 on metal stickers, 10 magnets, 35 oval hole buttons, 5 two-hole buttons, and 5 clips for metal. Near Field Communication (NFC) is the technology that powers the WayAround information system and comes built in most smart phones. WayTags may be reused again and again. To change a description or add details, edit the information in the app and retag any item.
42. Kermit’s Key West Lime Pie Duo
Donated by Dan Spoone
Direct from Kermit’s Key Lime Shop, the winner will receive a gift certificate for two 9inch Key Lime Pies. The pies that started it all named “the best taste Key Lime Pie” by food network’s Keith Famie’s adventures. Kermit’s Key Lime Pie is baked fresh daily. True tart Key Lime flavor in a delicious graham cracker crust and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This Key West delicacy will arrive at your door just waiting to be shared with the people you love the most.
43. Explore 8 Magnifier
Donated by Humanware
Magnification up to 30X with HD stunning image quality, Tully customizable functions, touchscreen to navigate easily through menus, twin Ultra HD cameras for desktop or distance viewing, large physical buttons to adjust magnification and contrast, can be connected easily to a large screen TV, battery life of 4.5 hours.
44. Mary Kay Basket
Donated by ACB Next Generation and Amanda Selm
Turn back the hands of time and treat yourself to a spa-tacular experience. The Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Collection is Mary Kay’s most prestigious and most luxurious of all six of their skincare lines. The collection includes Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Cleanser, Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Day Cream with SPF 35 and Night Cream with Retinol, Timewise Repair Eye Renewal Cream with a precision application tool located directly on the tip of the product, and the Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Lifting Serum which is referred to as Face Lift in a bottle to complete your daily skincare regiment. In addition, the Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Collection includes a Wrinkle Filler, and two products for those much-needed Self Care days ahead -- the Revealing Radiance Facial Peel, and a set of Four Bio Cellulose Masks. Includes a free virtual consultation with Independent Beauty Consultant, Amanda Selm to help guide you through the entire process step by step. And who knows, with this collection you might just pass for under 40 and fit right in with ACB Next Generation.
45. $100 Amazon card and ACB Hoodies
Donated by Karen Blachowicz and ACB of New York
Three 2X hoodies with I heart ACB in white writing. They are dark blue, dark red, and black in color. Also included is a $100 Amazon gift card.
46. Handcrafted Quilt
Created and Donated by Cindy Gregg of Ringgold, Georgia
The artisan has designed this beautiful quilt with love and care. The 8-inch squares are made of striped and floral materials in every color of the rainbow. The pattern has lovely unique squares throughout, made of very soft, white chenille. The total dimensions of this one of a kind work of art is 53 inches wide and is 67 inches long. You will be so proud to own and display this gorgeous art in your home or office. Donation obtained by Debbie Young and Marsha Farrow
47. Chocolate Covered Rum Balls
Donated by Penny Crane
No, this is not your Grandpa's White Lightnin’... It's a decorative tin filled with a pound and a half of chocolate covered Rum Balls. No waiting as these scrumptious delights are here and ready to eat! Very delicious and handmade by one of our chocolate candy makers, Penny Crane.
48. Echo 3rd Generation Alexa enabled Smart Speaker
Donated by Blind Information Technology Specialists
All the benefit of Alexa, now with noticeably improved sound and a new look. Enjoy premium speakers with equalizer controls, and easily set up multiple compatible devices for stereo sound or multi-room music. Size: 3.91 by 3.91 by 5.85 inches.
49. Everything’s Bigger in Texas with Longhorn Steaks, Great Shopping and Big Bargains
Donated by ACB of Texas
This gift card tree includes a $150 Amazon gift card, a $150 VISA gift card, and a $50 Longhorn Steak House gift card.
50. Fun in the Sun! A week at the Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort
Donated by Tim Paul of Chicago, IL
Must be used September 27-October 4, 2020. This unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and all the amenities of home. The resort offers activities for family members of all ages: Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, outdoor hot tub, beach, lazy river water, exercise equipment, island putting green, bar and grill, live entertainment, etc.
51. WayAround WayTags Starter Pack, and WayLink Scanner
Donated by the WayAround Company from Plano, Texas
The WayLink Scanner and WayTags are to be used with the free WayAround app for iOS or Android devices. Use the WayTags to add helpful information to items around your home and office. The simple tag-and-scan system lets you add a custom description to any item plus more details like washing instructions or expiration dates. The WayLink Scanner makes scanning WayTags superfast and convenient. Continuous scanning lets you quickly scan one WayTag after another, while keeping your phone hands-free! It connects to the WayAround app on your iPhone or Android via Bluetooth. Along with the scanner is a starter pack of WayTags containing 10 clips, 5 square clips for metal, 15 stickers, 5 on-metal stickers, 10 magnets, 5 two-hole buttons and 10 oval hole buttons. WayTags may be reused again and again. To change a description or add details, edit the information in the app and retag any item.
52. A Virtual Trip to Illinois
Donated by the Illinois Council of the Blind
Since you could not come to Illinois this year, ICB will send some Illinois to you. All these items have one thing in common in that they are all from Illinois. Head out for the day with your morning coffee in hand in a travel mug from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield featuring a collage of photos including Lincoln and an American flag. Carry your lunch in a lunch cooler from the Illinois Council of the Blind. After a long day, relax to some great smooth jazz from Chicago- based Billboard chart-topping guitarist, Nick Colionne, with a personally autographed copy of his newly released CD called Finger Painting. If you are having Wine for the evening, make it a little more special with $50 to spend toward some great wine accessories from Illinois-based Coopers Hawk Winery. You’ll no doubt need money to buy more wine at some point or spend in any way you like. Never fear, with five tickets in ICB’s g1 50/50 Summer Raffle, you just might win a nice chunk of change to cap off the summer if your name is drawn in September. Good luck and thank you for supporting ACB.
53. Smart Home Technology Package
Donated by Connie Jacomini
The Fire HD 8 is a fast performance tablet with up to 10 hours of battery life, a vibrant 8-inch HD display, 1.5 GB of RAM and Dolby Audio. Transform your tablet to an immersive, full-screen Alexa experience optimized for visibility across the room. Dock your tablet to automatically switch to Show Mode. The Kami Indoor security camera offers a handful of useful features including mechanical pan and tilt, motion tracking, and dual-band Wi-Fi.
54. The Purr-fect Meow
Donated by the Kentucky Council of the Blind
You'll have one happy cat with this purr-fect package. Includes SmartyKat Collapsible Cat Cave - looks like a beehive. Aqua and white diamond patterns around the outside; inside and top are beige soft plush. Kitty can go inside the cave or collapse it and use as a cat bed. Happy Tails Klawz Cat Toys (each with catnip): colorful butterfly on a stick, round doughnut-shaped toy with long legs with feathers and bells (hang on doorknob for cat's playtime), gray mouse, silver fish, orange and pink flamingo, and eagle (each about 4 inches long), pack of 4 Spot lattice balls with bells (pink, purple, yellow and blue), Magic Coat cat brush, ceramic water and food bowls (white with outline of a cat inside and on the outside says "meow, stretch, purr, eat, play, sleep, and scratch"), 8 packs of Temptations Treats (all different flavors.
55. Shop, Sip and Relax
Donated by Multicultural Affairs Committee
This gift card tree includes a $50 Target card, a $50 Starbucks card, a $50 VISA card and $50 Regal card
56. Green Malachite Onyx Set
Donated by Keri Bishop
Necklace has alternate beads of 4mm onyx alternating with green malachite which gradually increases in size from the back to the center. Smaller malachite being 6mm graduating to 12mm. Necklace 22 inches, bracelet 7 inches.
57. Strawberry Nut Bread
Donated by Margarine Beaman
This loaf of Strawberry Nut Bread was lovingly prepared by our very own Margarine Beaman. Need we say more?
58. $100 Gift Certificate to Guidelights and Gadgets and an Orbit Writer
Donated by American Association of Visually Impaired Attorneys
The Orbit Writer is a Bluetooth enabled, pocket-sized full function Perkins style Braille keyboard for use with smartphones, tablets, and computers. The keyboard consists of the six usual Braille writing keys, dots 7 and 8 used in making symbols or capitalization, a space bar, and a five-way navigation keypad. All commands and gestures for a smartphone or computer can be carried out using the Orbit Writer. The keyboard is approximately 8 inches long by 3 inches wide and only half an inch thick. It weighs less than 4 ounces. It has rubber feet to keep it from sliding and an optional protective sleeve is available for carrying.
59. $100 VISA Card
Donated by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss
We recommend you spend it on items such as Old Grand-Dad Kentucky Bourbon Whisky, stuff from Old Navy, Old Spice, anything for New Year’s Eve (Auld Lang Syne), old-time radio, Old English 800, Old Crow whiskey, and any other old things that come to mind.
60. DC Leadership Conference Package
Donated by ACB Alexandria Office, Virginia Council and Leslie Spoone
Be a part of the 2021 President’s Meeting and the Legislative Seminar in historic Alexandria, Virginia. This package features a three-night stay in the Alexandria hotel where the DC Leadership Conference will be held and enjoy a $100 gift card to the “A La Lucia” Italian Restaurant at 315 Madison St, Alexandria.
61. Tupperware Vent and Serve, 7-piece Set
Donated by Georgia Council of the Blind
Set includes 1¾-cup/400 mL Round, 2½-cup/600 mL Round, 2½-cup/600 mL Medium Shallow, 3¼-cup/800 mL Round, 4½-cup/ 1 L Medium, 6-cup/1.4 L Large Shallow and 6¼-cup/1.5 L Medium deep containers. The unique venting system allows steam to escape when reheating foods in the microwave. The footed bases ensure even reheating while handles stay cool to the touch.
62. Tony’s Energy Bar Delight
Donated by Anthony Akamine and Terri Lyn Higashi members of HAB and ACB Next Generation
Are you ready for a rumble? This item is new to our auction and we expect people to have a bidding frenzy. One banana bread loaf full of bananas and walnuts. If you don’t like bananas, we can do mangos. Also, Anthony from Hawaii is perfecting his mom’s energy bar recipe. Get a bag full of these yummy treats packed with Rice Krispy, oatmeal, raisins, peanut butter, and nuts. If you don’t like peanuts, we can throw out the nuts. Made by Anthony and his mom’s creation.
63. Echo Studio and Amazon Smart Plug Bundle
Donated by California Council of the Blind
Immersive sound – 5 speakers produce powerful bass, dynamic midrange, and crisp highs. Dolby Atmos technology adds space, clarity, and depth. Ready to help - Ask Alexa to play music, read the news, and answer questions. Voice control your music Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, and more, listen to 50 million songs in the highest quality audio formats available, HD, ultra HD and 3D, adapts to any room - Automatically senses the acoustics of your space, fine-tuning playback for optimal sound. Built-in smart home hub - Ask Alexa to control Zigbee-compatible devices. Keep your family in sync - Use your Alexa devices like an intercom and talk to any room in the house with Drop In and Announcements. Designed to protect your privacy - Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the mics.
64. Country Cooking and Crafts
Donated by Mountain State Council of the Blind
This Heavenly package from West Virginia will give you a real taste of country cooking and crafts. One dozen homemade pepperoni rolls. These rolls can be a snack that needs no refrigeration or heat but are hearty enough to be a meal. The pepperoni roll was created in WV in the 1920s by a coal miner. One box of 16 pieces of Holls homemade assorted Swiss chocolates. The winner can select from approximately 30 different types of confections. Some choices include dark chocolate, milk chocolate, truffles, and sugar free chocolate. Wake-Robin Gallery -- hand thrown pottery by Marcia Springston. These chili bowls are one of her most popular pieces, high fired stoneware, food, and dish washer safe. The chili bowl is a handy all in one bowl and plate that catches most accidental spills. It measures approximately 9 inches wide by 3 inches high. These are great for soups or salads, with the attached plate for crackers or small sandwiches. The bowl is centered in the middle of the plate, and the plate is curved up in two places to create an attractive design. The bowls are blue.
65. Crocheted Baby Afghan
Donated by Keri Bishop
The afghan is striped pattern: narrow strip 1/8 inch stripe of mint green, a 1/2 inch stripe of white, 3/4 inch stripe of mint green squares, a 1/2 inch white stripe, 1/8 inch mint green stripe, 1/2 inch stripe of white, 3/4 inch stripe of variegated pink. blue, white, yellow, and green squares,1/2 inch white stripe pattern repeats. 2 sides are straight and top and bottom edges are scalloped. Acrylic baby yarn.
66. Hawaii's Love and Joy Jewelry Collection
Donated by Anthony Akamine, & Margaret Higashi from the Hawaii Association of the Blind
Calling all jewelry lovers. Four beautifully hand crafted koa wood jewelry pieces made by master woodcrafter James Gonsalves. First, a koa wooden plumeria flower pendant fully opened and hangs from a black cotton string. Next, matching fully opened delicate medium size koa plumeria flower earrings. Perfect for a casual or business day. Third, beautiful koa monserra fern earrings, stunning with great detailed etching on the leaves. Last, turtle koa wood earrings with great detailed circles in the middle of the turtle shell. Wait, we're not finished yet. We have this unique, beautiful cup cozy created by artist Amy Monthei. It is a baby blue cup cozy designed with a fully opened yellow plumeria flower with a pink center. It also has two beautiful green leaves on it. It is tactile and you can feel the beautiful design. To top it all off, some delicious ground vanilla macadamia coffee. All of this comes in an insulated, recyclable Hawaiian bag with a green turtle on it.
67. Hawaii Association of the Blind Mega Snack Attack Bag of Aloha
Donated by Hawaii Association of the Blind
Includes a box of Hawaiian Host Caramacs that is full of caramel, chocolate and macadamia nuts; some delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookies from Betty’s Best of Hawaii; some crunchy mini rice cracker treats, a bag of mini churros, a bag of Chex mix drizzled in furikake, Hurricane Popcorn bursting with flavors of butter, mochi crunch & nori and microwavable, white sweet Li Hing Mui (AKA pickled dry plums), Hawaiian seasoning salt with garlic, vinegar, and chili pepper and a delicious Hawaiian seasoning made of sea salt, cracked pepper, ginger, garlic, and alae salt, decaf vanilla macadamia coffee, passion fruit lilikoi jelly, two face masks with Hawaiian print, and a beautiful black with purple hibiscus and green turtles draw string bag to put all your snacks in. All the comforts of Hawaii right within your reach.
68. Echo 3rd Generation Alexa Enabled Smart Speaker
Donated by Louisiana Council of the Blind
All the benefits of Alexa, now with noticeably improved sound and a new look. Enjoy premium speakers with equalizer controls, and easily set up multiple compatible devices for stereo sound or multi-room music. Size: 3.91 by 3.91 by 5.85 inches
69. $100 Gift Certificate for National Braille Press
Donated by the Braille Revival League
The number one stop for all your Braille print needs.
70. Lunch with the ACB President
Donated by ACB
Enjoy one-on-one time with ACB President, Dan Spoone, over lunch in Phoenix, Arizona in 2021 to be determined by the winner and Dan.
71. Backyard BBQ Set
Donated by Jeff and Leslie Thom
Set includes: Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce, Kansas City BBQ Sauce, Green Chili Hot Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Cocoa Rub, Honey Sesame Sauce, Burger Seasoning, and Recipe Book.
72. Michigan Iconic Gift Box
Donated by Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Includes, one each: Heart of Michigan gift box, crinkle filler paper, and a gift note, Original Vernors, Faygo Redpop, Germack Tigers Peanuts, Better Made Caramel Corn, Better Made 8oz Licorice, Murdick's Original Mackinac Island Fudge (Chocolate), Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, Sanders Milk Chocolate Topping, 8 oz bag of Sayklly's Salt Water Taffy, Velvet Creamy Peanut Butter, Laser Engraved Mackinac Bridge Ornament, and Michigan Coaster It's Pop not Soda.