Auction in Memory of Darlene

To know Darlene was to love Darlene. Whether it was because of her healing hands or her infectious laugh, once you met Darlene Ann Smith, you felt connected to her.

To honor her memory and her giving spirit, we have decided to host an informal online auction for those items that would have been raffled at her and Barry's benefit dinner. The money collected from this auction will be donated in Darlene's memory to the Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation.

As part of this blog, you will find an entry for each item. From now and until 6PM on Sunday, May 2, 2010, simply post a comment with the amount you wish to bid. Once the auction closes, we will contact each winner about delivery of the item and how to pay. You will need a Google Account (or just have a Gmail address) to make comments; to get one, please CLICK HERE.

If you have any questions or comments, please post here or e-mail us at friendsofdarleneannsmith@gmail.com.

Thanks for reading,
Friends of Darlene Ann Smith

Auction Item 1: Brandy and Flask

A bottle of E&J Brandy VSOP Superior Reserve with Engraved Flask

To place a bid on this item, simply post your bid in the COMMENTS sections below. (You will need a Google Account or just have a Gmail address to make comments; to get one, please CLICK HERE.) Please check back often (or subscribe to the item to have new comments e-mailed to you) to see if you've been outbid. The auction ends on 6PM on Sunday, May 2, 2010. After the auction, we will contact the winner about delivery of the item and how to pay. If you have any questions about this item, please post here or e-mail us at friendsofdarleneannsmith@gmail.com.

Auction Item 2: Drink, Anyone?

Basket including:

• One (1) bottle of Charamba Red wine
• One (1) bottle of Barefoot Bubbly Pinot Grigio Champagne
• One (1) bottle of Maibock Lager by Berkshire Brewing Co.
• Two (2) Wine Glasses

To place a bid on this item, simply post your bid in the COMMENTS sections below. (You will need a Google Account or just have a Gmail address to make comments; to get one, please CLICK HERE.) Please check back often (or subscribe to the item to have new comments e-mailed to you) to see if you've been outbid. The auction ends on 6PM on Sunday, May 2, 2010. After the auction, we will contact the winner about delivery of the item and how to pay. If you have any questions about this item, please post here or e-mail us at friendsofdarleneannsmith@gmail.com.

Auction Item 3: Coffee/Tea Break Basket

Basket including:

• Organic Coffee
• Organic Black Tea
• Aluminum Thermos
• Ceramic Travel Coffee Mug
• Strawberry Tartlettes

To place a bid on this item, simply post your bid in the COMMENTS sections below. (You will need a Google Account or just have a Gmail address to make comments; to get one, please CLICK HERE.) Please check back often (or subscribe to the item to have new comments e-mailed to you) to see if you've been outbid. The auction ends on 6PM on Sunday, May 2, 2010. After the auction, we will contact the winner about delivery of the item and how to pay. If you have any questions about this item, please post here or e-mail us at friendsofdarleneannsmith@gmail.com.

Auction Item 4: Spring-Cleaning, Planet-Friendly Basket

Basket includes:

• All Purpose, All Surface Wipes (non-toxic by Method)
• 100% Biodegradable Sponge
• All Purpose Cleaner and Dish Liquid (by Seventh Generation)
• Lavender + Citrus Aromatic Room Mist (by Earth Essentials at CVS/Pharmacy)
• And much more...

To place a bid on this item, simply post your bid in the COMMENTS sections below. (You will need a Google Account or just have a Gmail address to make comments; to get one, please CLICK HERE.) Please check back often (or subscribe to the item to have new comments e-mailed to you) to see if you've been outbid. The auction ends on 6PM on Sunday, May 2, 2010. After the auction, we will contact the winner about delivery of the item and how to pay. If you have any questions about this item, please post here or e-mail us at friendsofdarleneannsmith@gmail.com.

Auction Item 5: A Night Out and A Night In

Package includes:

• One (1) $25 gift certificate to Hook & Ladder (Hartford, CT)
• Two (2) movie passes to any Showtime, Multiplex or Cinema de Lux Theatre
• One (1) Special Edition 2-Disc DVD Set of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
• One (1) Box of microwaveable popcorn

To place a bid on this item, simply post your bid in the COMMENTS sections below. (You will need a Google Account or just have a Gmail address to make comments; to get one, please CLICK HERE.) Please check back often (or subscribe to the item to have new comments e-mailed to you) to see if you've been outbid. The auction ends on 6PM on Sunday, May 2, 2010. After the auction, we will contact the winner about delivery of the item and how to pay. If you have any questions about this item, please post here or e-mail us at friendsofdarleneannsmith@gmail.com.

Auction Item 6: Culture Outing--The Amistad Center

One-year household membership to The Amistad Center for Arts and Culture (Hartford, CT)

CLICK HERE to learn more about The Amistad Center!

To place a bid on this item, simply post your bid in the COMMENTS sections below. (You will need a Google Account or just have a Gmail address to make comments; to get one, please CLICK HERE.) Please check back often (or subscribe to the item to have new comments e-mailed to you) to see if you've been outbid. The auction ends on 6PM on Sunday, May 2, 2010. After the auction, we will contact the winner about delivery of the item and how to pay. If you have any questions about this item, please post here or e-mail us at friendsofdarleneannsmith@gmail.com.

Auction Item 7: Culture Outing--The Mark Twain House

Two passes to The Mark Twain House and Museum Center (Hartford, CT)

CLICK HERE to learn more about The Mark Twain House!

To place a bid on this item, simply post your bid in the COMMENTS sections below. (You will need a Google Account or just have a Gmail address to make comments; to get one, please CLICK HERE.) Please check back often (or subscribe to the item to have new comments e-mailed to you) to see if you've been outbid. The auction ends on 6PM on Sunday, May 2, 2010. After the auction, we will contact the winner about delivery of the item and how to pay. If you have any questions about this item, please post here or e-mail us at friendsofdarleneannsmith@gmail.com.

Auction Item 8: Culture Outing--Hartford Stage

Two tickets to the Hartford Stage’s Sheila's Day

CLICK HERE to learn more about Sheila's Day!

To place a bid on this item, simply post your bid in the COMMENTS sections below. (You will need a Google Account or just have a Gmail address to make comments; to get one, please CLICK HERE.) Please check back often (or subscribe to the item to have new comments e-mailed to you) to see if you've been outbid. The auction ends on 6PM on Sunday, May 2, 2010. After the auction, we will contact the winner about delivery of the item and how to pay. If you have any questions about this item, please post here or e-mail us at friendsofdarleneannsmith@gmail.com.

Auction Item 9: Huffy Blackwater Bicycle - Cobalt Blue

• 15 Speed All-Terrain Bike
• 24" Wheel Size Fits Most Teens
• Caliper Brakes
• Thumb Shifter for Quick and Easy Selection of Gears
• Made of Steel
• Adjustable Handlebars, Adjustable Seat Height
• Assembly Required

To place a bid on this item, simply post your bid in the COMMENTS sections below. (You will need a Google Account or just have a Gmail address to make comments; to get one, please CLICK HERE.) Please check back often (or subscribe to the item to have new comments e-mailed to you) to see if you've been outbid. The auction ends on 6PM on Sunday, May 2, 2010. After the auction, we will contact the winner about delivery of the item and how to pay. If you have any questions about this item, please post here or e-mail us at friendsofdarleneannsmith@gmail.com.