Ellen Bordman will mix up a batch of cocktails (or mocktails!) with your favorite ingredient (mint? Lavender? Pineapple?). We'll have some snacks and enjoy the backyard here in Sharon. If the weather is conducive, we'll light a fire, too. This could be for up to 4 people. Photo provided may not match actual beverages made. Priceless!

Gather your crew for the ultimate summer evening on Lake Massapoag—a perfect blend of relaxation, great food, and unforgettable experience.

Your evening will start with a late afternoon pontoon boat ride, where you’ll cruise the lake and unwind on the water. Along the way, stop for a refreshing dip before settling in to enjoy the beauty of a sunset on the water—complete with cocktails in hand.

As the sun dips below the horizon, head back to shore for a cozy lakeside bonfire. There, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully prepared charcuterie board, hot dogs for grilling, and all the fixings for gourmet s’mores—the perfect ending to a relaxed and memorable night.

Boat holds 6

Take your dining experience to the next level with an unforgettable evening crafted by a celebrated local chef.

Chef Avi Shemtov, beloved by Sharon residents and known for standout restaurants including Simcha, La Esh BBQ, Hummus v’Hummus, and The Chubby Chickpea, will prepare an exclusive, multi-course dinner in your home for you and five guests.

Enjoy a restaurant-quality experience without leaving your house—Chef Avi will handle everything from start to finish, including:

• A thoughtfully curated appetizer
• A delicious, chef-crafted main course
• A decadent dessert
• Full setup and clean-up, so you can simply relax and enjoy

This intimate dining experience will be scheduled at a mutually agreed-upon date and tailored to create a memorable evening for you and your guests.

🎯 Why this is a must-bid:

• Private dinner with a well-known, highly respected chef
• A fully hosted experience in your own home
• Perfect for entertaining, celebrating, or a special night in
• A rare and unforgettable culinary event

💥 Practically Priceless

An exceptional opportunity to bring one of the area’s top culinary talents straight to your table—this is more than dinner, it’s an experience. 🍷 https://www.thechubbychickpea.com/practices

with Jessie Kravette, Creative Early Learning Consultant

Looking for simple, meaningful ways to spark curiosity and learning at home? This personalized coaching session will help you turn everyday moments into hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning experiences for young children.

In this one-on-one session, Jessie will guide you through:

• A clear, approachable overview of early STEM learning
• Easy, fun activities you can do at home using common household items
• Practical tools and strategies tailored to children ages 1–8

Together, you’ll explore your goals and your child’s unique interests to create a customized plan for playful, engaging STEM learning at home. The session can be designed as:

• A dedicated adult learning opportunity
• Structured playtime with your child
• Or a combination of both

Jessie will connect with you ahead of time to review logistics, understand your child’s needs, and come prepared with:

• Hands-on sample materials
• Picture book recommendations
• Activity sheets to keep the learning going

About Jessie

Jessie Kravette has been developing engaging trainings for parents, educators, and librarians since 2013. Her expertise includes:

• STEM skill building
• Emotional literacy
• Supporting LGBTQ children in early learning environments

She holds an M.S. in Early Learning and Family Engagement from Wheelock College and spent eight years as a Curriculum and Kit Developer at the Boston Children’s Museum. Jessie is also a children’s author—her self-published picture book ScrunchSnuggle debuted last fall.

Auction Package

• 1-hour or 1.5-hour personalized coaching session
• Value: $65 (1 hr) / $90 (1.5 hrs)
• Session date scheduled at a mutually convenient time

Cozy 3 bedroom (2 bedrooms have queen beds, third has 2 twins + 1 double) home in secluded area of Wellfleet, right off Rt. 6. 3 acre lot. 3/4 Cape, house is small but comfortable. One bathroom + outside shower. Walk or bike to the Bay. Probably would want to drive, with all your gear, to closest swimming beach - but you could walk. Plenty of walking trails nearby, including from back yard. Picnic table, hammock, lounge chairs in yard. No AC, bring your own linens. Upstairs is open area - two twins and a double. Great for kids. Fully equipped kitchen. Visitors must be willing to water flowers in yard and on deck if applicable. House brings access to this very special, lovely Cape area. 2nd most rural area on Cape, yet close to Provincetown with all of its offerings, including whale watching. Wellfleet has fabulous Bay and ocean beaches, plus crystal clear ponds. Dog friendly (as long as dogs are well trained, owners are responsible, pick up after them) Dogs pictured will not be there with you! Four-season cottage has heat. Estimated value $2800.

One week stay available this September in West Tisbury on Martha's Vineyard. Beautiful home at a beautiful time of the year! Accommodates 6 people. Estimated value $2800/week. Dates can be negotiated. Available September 7 - 13.

For more information and photos of the house, there is a listing on Weneedavacation.com with the Property ID#33103

From the listing on the weneedavacation.com website:

Long Pond Beach (off Edgartown/West Tisbury Road) is a 15 minute drive. The same for Lambert’s Cove Beach, a 15 minute drive from the home.

Sepeissa, a Land Bank property, which has access to Tisbury Great Pond, is off Tiah’s Cove Road about 1/2 mile from the home.

Alley’s General Store and the Old Ag Hall (Farmer’s Market and Artisans Fair) are little more than a mile away.

$305 cleaning fee additional charge

Enjoy a week of relaxation on the beautiful Maine coast!

This charming two-bedroom, one-bath cottage is perfectly located just steps from Perkins Cove and the scenic Marginal Way, offering ocean views and easy access to one of Maine’s most beloved seaside towns.

Available for a one-week stay from September 19-26, this cozy retreat comfortably accommodates a group or family with:

• 2 beds in each bedroom
• Additional sleeping space with a living room sofa
• A full kitchen, plus washer and dryer

Everything you need for a classic Maine getaway is right at your fingertips, including:

• Beach chairs, boogie boards, and toys
• A charcoal grill for easy summer meals
• Games for relaxing evenings at home

Just bring your own sheets and towels, and you’re ready to settle in.

🍂 Why this is a must-bid:

• Prime location near Perkins Cove & the Marginal Way
• Ocean views + walkable coastal charm
• A full week-long getaway
• September is the perfect time to visit Maine—fewer crowds, beautiful weather

Whether you’re exploring the shoreline, dining on fresh seafood, or simply relaxing by the water, this is a quintessential New England escape.

📞 Questions: Contact Lindsay Drisko – 781-710-1672

Courtyard Tea Room is an exceptional destination for afternoon tea in Boston. No other tea room offers the experience of finely crafted tea sandwiches, sweets, and scones in a historic and architectural marvel like the McKim Building of the Central Library in Copley Square.

Certificate covers base cost for 4 plus $72 for optional drinks

Valued at $360

Two bars of unique hand crafted skin moisturizing soap delivered to you each month for six months. Total of 12 bars, each a normal size of 3-4 ounces. Bars are scented: *actual items may differ from those pictured. Valued at $60.

Give the gift of clean vibes and a little everyday luxury! This bubbly bundle delivers two handcrafted, skin-loving soap bars to your door every month for six months—that’s 12 beautiful bars total (each a full 3–4 oz).

Each month brings a fresh surprise of unique scents, from calming and cozy to bright and energizing. It’s like a mini spa day showing up in your mailbox—no appointment required.

Perfect for anyone who loves a little indulgence… or just really great soap (we won’t judge 😉).

What’s included:

• 🧼 2 artisan soap bars per month
• 📦 6 months of deliveries (12 bars total)
• 🌿 A rotating variety of surprise scents
• 💆‍♀️ Softer skin + happier showers guaranteed

Estimated value: $60
Note: Scents and styles will vary—because surprises are half the fun!

Barbara Strassman specializes in the holistic healing arts.Her office is in Sharon.This offer is for a session on Reflexology focused on feet, hands and ears. Appointment will last up to 2 hours.

Visit the website at www.heartandsoulholistic.com for details on her practice. Barbara led the recent UU Cluster Service in Braintree and introduced members of our congregation to holistic healing techniques.

Valued at $160.

Need help with your Windows PC?  Want to free up memory space, organize files and folders for easy retrieval, learn how to set up a zoom meeting, fix any problem that's been nagging you?  The UCS IT chair is offering his services.  He can meet you at your house, or at UCS, or remotely connect with your PC and work online with you.  Bid the hourly rate that you are willing to pay.  Your payment will be a donation to UCS.

Set Sail on Boston Harbor!

Experience Boston from the water- gliding past the city skyline, exploring the Harbor Islands, and feeling the wind fill the sails on a private three-hour sailing adventure.

An experienced sailor is offering an exclusive trip for up to three guests (or four if one member of your party has sailing experience). Children aged 7 and up are welcome aboard. This experience is fully transferable - a perfect gift!

Departure is from the Boston Sailing Center at Lewis Wharf in the heart of Boston's historic waterfront. The trip begins with a short launch ride out to the boat. The boarding process involves stepping from the launch onto the sailboat - with three people ready to lend a hand, guests with limited mobility are welcome and will be assissted.

Make it your own — sit back and enjoy the ride, pick up the basics with an informal sailing lesson, or take the helm yourself if you already know the ropes. This is your adventure.

All the essentials are provided — just bring your sense of adventure and a camera.

What's included:

• Private 3-hour sail on Boston Harbor and the Harbor Islands
• Up to 3 guests (4 if one has sailing experience)
• Snacks and water
• Coast Guard-approved life jackets and all safety equipment provided — and required.
• The company of an experienced skipper
• Sailing lesson or hands-on helming for those who want it
• Fully transferable — give it as a gift!

Available: June through September, by mutual scheduling agreement, weekday only. Weather-dependent — safety always comes first.

Ready to up your pickleball game?

Enjoy a 2-hour private coaching session with a Certified PPR Instructor—tailored for you or your group!

From mastering the basics to refining advanced techniques, this hands-on experience is perfect for players at any level. Grab your friends or come solo and walk away with new skills, confidence, and maybe even a wicked serve.

Have you ever been up into our church steeple?  Would you like to take a tour? 

Check out the original clockworks made up of mechanical wheels, gears, cables and a large pendulum, before the introduction of electricity. 

Learn how the hands on the clock faces are connected to the clockworks.  See where the Paul Revere Bell hangs and follow the rope connected to the bell that gets pulled up and down by church youth for the call to worship on Sunday mornings.

It's an adventure! Climbing ladders is the only way you can get up into the steeple.  So be sure this is something that you feel safe doing before you bid! 

Ideal for a family or small group of people.  Youth should be accompanied by an adult for safety reasons.

Treat yourself (or someone very lucky) to a full year of chocolate bliss!

This delicious package includes 52 Lindt chocolate bars—that’s one indulgent treat every week for an entire year. Known for their smooth, rich flavor and premium quality, Lindt chocolates are the perfect way to brighten any day.

Perfect for:

• Chocolate lovers (obviously!)
• Weekly treats or special moments
• Sharing… or not sharing 😉
• A thoughtful gift that keeps giving all year long

Estimated Value $156

Calling all soccer fans, collectors, and World Cup enthusiasts!

This auction item includes one unopened box of 50 Panini FIFA World Cup sticker packs—a classic and highly collectible piece of the global soccer experience. Whether you’re building your album, reliving World Cup excitement, or just love the thrill of the pack, this is a fun and nostalgic treasure.

Panini stickers are a worldwide tradition for fans of all ages—trade them, collect them, or keep the box sealed as a collectible!

Perfect for:

• Soccer fans and World Cup followers
• Kids (and adults!) who love the excitement of opening packs
• Collectors looking for unopened inventory
• A unique gift

💥 Estimated Value: $150