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We are excited to be working with Bid Pal again this year. If you attended the Gala last year you experienced electronic bidding through the devices provided to you by Bid Pal. All bidding will be done electronically this year as well, but through the convenience of your own smart phone or  with aBid Pal Device. Please remember to bring your smart phone fully charged and ready to go.

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2014 Hope Gala Auction
Photo Session and Prints
Capture precious glimpses of your family with this 30-minute photo session and $100 worth of prints from Alisha Schwanke Photography.  Alisha is an on-location, natural light photographer specializing in relaxed, emotion-filled, real portraiture. Alisha is available for maternity, newborn, child and family sessions.
Photography mini-session must take place on or before September 20, 2014.  Session location must be within 15 miles of zip code 27262.  Session can include immediate family members only, please.
Value: $250.00
Frontline for a year!
Never let your pet be caught without its Frontline! Protect your baby from fleas and ticks for a whole year.
Contact Garden Creek Pet Clinic know what size pet you have and they will have your Frontline to be picked up.
Value: $238.00
Photo Session and Canvas
Luxe Photography Designs specializes in location portraits for high school seniors, families, graduation, children, and group functions.  This package includes a 1-hour photo session and one 16"x20"  fine art canvas resulting from the session.
Expires February 2015.
Value: $375.00
Can You Hear Me Now?
Have your eye on a new phone or accessory?  This $200 gift certificate is valid for any in-store purchase at Verizon Wireless on Westover Terrace in Greensboro.
Expires December 30, 2014.
Value: $200.00
Bark Less, Wag More
This canine-themed chest is filled with dog toys, treats, a blanket, chevron water dish, water mat and "Bark Less Wag More" plaque.  This item was given in honor of the donor's son, Chris Sharkey, who understands and loves his own man's best friend.
Value: $100.00
Man's Best Friend
Please your pooch with this collection of dog toys and treats and $50 gift certificate toward services at Best Friends Bed & Biscuit in Greensboro.  The basket includes a Sprong dog toy, Purina Bonz porterhouse flavor, Best Friends yellow Frisbee and t-shirt, junior size orange ChuckIt ball toss, Soft & Squeaky monkey toy, hedgehog toy, Dogzilla rubber chew toy, Cesar softies, Litey Leash nightlight leash, Zaney Duck, and Hartz Chew 'n' Clean Tuff Bone.
Value: $170.00
Almost Home
Make sure your pet is pampered and loved while you are on vacation. Take it to Almost Home in Greensboro where it
Value: $200.00
Cooking Class for Two at Inn at Little Pond Farm

You and a friend can learn, taste, and celebrate with this certificate for a cooking class for two from one of the scheduled events at the enchanting Inn at Little Pond Farm in Valle Crucis-Vilas, NC.  The Inn's Kitchen program reflects the desire to nurture and nourish friends and family gathered around the cheerful table.  Cooking classes at Little Pond Farm are hosted by accomplished chefs, cookbook authors and wine experts that will add to your knowledge of simple, fresh and seasonal cooking.

Value: $170.00
Oscar Oglethorpe Eyewear
$200 Gift Certificate applicable toward exam and complete pair of single vision glasses at Oscar Oglethorpe Optometry
Not applicable with insurance.
Value: $200.00
Greensboro Gift Tote
Welcome a new neighbor or just embrace our great city!  Custom burlap "Greensboro" tote contains an autographed copy of William Mangum's "Carolina Preserves" book, "Once Upon a City" a Greensboro History book, logo items include fleece blanket, umbrella, calculator, pen and notebook.
Value: $125.00