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#1 Tiyumba African Drum & Dance Co. Workshop & Performance
$400
Starting bid
1-hour workshop for a group, including a performance by the energetic Tiyumba Drum and Dance Company
(to be scheduled by 06/30/27)
VALUE: $750
DONATED BY: Fatawu Sayibu
#2 Private African Drum or Dance Lesson
$250
Starting bid
Private 1-hour lesson with master drummer & dancer, Fatawu Sayibu
(for up to 5 people, to be scheduled by 06/30/27)
VALUE: $500
DONATED BY: Fatawu Sayibu
#3 Sailboat Cruise on Lake Minnetonka
$125
Starting bid
Cruise on a 25' Capri sailboat including appetizers & beverages
(any weeknight except Thursdays, 2 hours, 2 people max, to be scheduled by 06/30/27)
VALUE: $250
DONATED BY: Brad & Pam Anderson
#4 Home-Cooked Dinner
$75
Starting bid
Customized meal for 4-5 people (or 2 people with leftovers for lunch) prepared ahead with instructions
(specializes in Mexican, SE Asian, Italian, and New American cuisines; can work with all dietary restrictions)
VALUE: $150
DONATED BY: Erica Tealey
#5 Private Yoga Session
$50
Starting bid
Alignment-based yoga private session with instructor who has 30 years of teaching experience
https://www.coreyoga.training
VALUE: $100
DONATED BY: Debbie Cohen
#6 Minnesota United Tickets
$75
Starting bid
2 Minnesota United Soccer game tickets for up to 2 games this season
(section 17 seats - winner's choice; tickets transferred to winner via e-mail)
VALUE: $150
DONATED BY: Didi Koka
#7 4 Private Music Lessons at MacPhail Center for Music
$100
Starting bid
Discover the joy of music with four 30-minute one-on-one lessons tailored to your interests, goals, & experience level. Led by expert teaching artists & available online or at any MacPhail Center for Music location, this introductory lesson package can be used for lessons on more than 35 instruments, voice, songwriting, or music production.
(expires 12/31/26)
https://macphail.org
VALUE: $200
DONATED BY: MacPhail Center for Music
#8 2 Acupressure Massage Therapy Sessions
$70
Starting bid
2 30-minute sessions of well-deserved acupressure massage therapy at Chiropractic Wellness Oasis with Dr. Bruck Esheté
https://www.chirowellnessoasis.com/
VALUE: $130
DONATED BY: Bruck Eshete
#9 Open Eye Theatre Tickets
$30
Starting bid
Voucher redeemable for 2 tickets to any Main Stage production at Open Eye Theatre
https://www.openeyetheatre.org/
VALUE: $55
DONATED BY: Open Eye Theatre
#10 Initial Exercise Therapy Session
$100
Starting bid
Initial exercise therapy session at Healing Motion Therapy
(1.5 hours)
https://healingmotiontherapy.com/
VALUE: $200
DONATED BY: Michelle Mariska & Healing Motion Therapy
#11 Shopping Spree on 38th & Grand Ave
$90
Starting bid
Support a local neighborhood in Minneapolis while supporting the Tiyumba Youth Development and Cultural Center in Ghana!
This packet includes gift cards for:
DIGS ($30) - Vintage & new sewing & crafting supplies, great home made items & Minnesota products. This store is a neighborhood gem where owner Katie has a strong policy of re-use and creative fun. https://shopdigs.com/
BELLE WEATHER ($30) - Clothing resale, wacky gift products, fun reading glasses, cards & tons more. Also a good community member with a commitment to contributing to the neighborhood. https://www.shopbelleweather.com/
CLANCEY’S MEATS ($50) - Best butcher shop in town. Ethically sourced meats, specialty products, fantastic sandwiches. Excellent community member hosting rapid response trainings & providing space to lots of community organizing. https://www.clanceysmeats.com/
RINCÓN 38 ($75) - Finish your afternoon with a glass of wine and a tapas or two. Great tapas & great vibe. https://www.rincon38.net/
VALUE: $185
DONATED BY: Karen Heegaard
#12 Punch Pizza & Suncatcher
$30
Starting bid
$50 gift card to Punch Pizza
https://punchpizza.com
Sun catcher made with a crystal prism, brass from India & glass from Indonesia
by Earth Angel Jewelry
5"
VALUE: $65
DONATED BY: Didi Koka & Angel Teske
#13 Lip Esteem Gift Card & Bells
$25
Starting bid
$30 gift card for Lip Esteem natural product line that highlights the natural beauty of all women, of all shades
Plant-Based & Clean Beauty - Long-Lasting & Highly Pigmented - Moisturizing & Comfortable - Inclusive Shades for All Skin Tones - Woman-Owned & Community-Driven
https://lipesteem.com/
Handcrafted bells from India with recycled glass from Ghana & African metals. Jewelry for your house. Hang on a door handle, patio, window, plant or Christmas tree.
https://earthangeljewelry.com
VALUE: $50
DONATED BY: Kim Colbert & Angel Teske
#14 Glass Photo Holder & 5 Notecards
$30
Starting bid
WavyFrame to display special photos
5 notecards with various designs (image of original art from local artist Kate Jacobson, blank inside)
VALUE: $60
DONATED BY: Lauren Breckenridge & Kate Jacobson
#15 Pollinator Print & 5 Notecards
$25
Starting bid
Pollinator print by local artist, Tammy Ortegon
5 notecards with various designs (image of original art from local artist Kate Jacobson, blank inside)
VALUE: $50
DONATED BY: Tammy Ortegon & Kate Jacobson
#16 Ghanaian Dress, Headband & 2 Bracelets
$50
Starting bid
Dress, headband, & 2 bracelets made in Ghana
VALUE: $100
DONATED BY: Antje Viet
#17 Brazilian Samba Percussion Instruments
$50
Starting bid
Pandeiro & tamborim with carrying cases
VALUE: $100
DONATED BY: Ann Dolan
#18 Juicing Items
$40
Starting bid
Portable blender, cup, straws, juice powder
VALUE: $75
DONATED BY: Rebecca Song
#19 Leather Computer Bag
$40
Starting bid
Leather computer bag
11" x 14" x 3"
VALUE: $75
DONATED BY: Kim Colbert
#20 African Sculpture from Ghana
$100
Starting bid
Hand-carved sculpture from Ghana
9" H x 8" diameter
VALUE: $200
DONATED BY: Lauren Breckenridge
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