Por Los Ninos 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
2012 Por Los Ninos Auction Catalog
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Coldplay Couple's Connection (August 10th)
Coldplay Couple's Connection (August 10th)
Treat your sweetie to a very special night out on Friday, August 10th! The adventure begins with your check-in into a Deluxe King room at the St. Paul Hotel - consistently ranked among the country’s top hotels. Your evening's stay includes complimentary valet parking. After checking into your luxurious room, the night continues with fine dining for two at the St. Paul Grill, located in the St. Paul Hotel and overlooking Rice Park. The St. Paul Grill features the Twin Cities' "Best Bar" and classic American food created and prepared by award-winning chefs. After dinner, take a leisurely stroll to the Xcel Energy Center where you will be serenaded by (or rock out to) the music of popular British band, Coldplay. Coldplay's 2008 tour in the Twin Cities sold out quickly, and this tour is no different. Seats are located in the Club level. After a night of fun, fine dining, and great music, grab breakfast at the St. Paul Hotel's M. St. Cafe before checking out. This will be a night you won't soon forget! Make sure to bid on this fabulous package at the live auction.
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A Catered Barbecue Experience with the Monkeys’ Uncles BBQ Team

Not just another cookout – your catered barbecue experience will be handled by a professional competition barbecue team!  The Monkeys’ Uncles BBQ Team was formed in 2006 and competes in sanctioned Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) events, winning awards and championships every year along the way.  This year, the team is competing in the national Sam’s Club Championship Series, which may take them as far south as Bentonville, Arkansas! When the team sets up its competition rig and barbecue pits, your neighborhood will fill with the sweet smell of pecan and hickory smoke. The neighbors (unless you invite them) will be curious and envious of your event.   You and your guests (up to 12) will enjoy a barbecue experience based on a menu that you and the team will create together*.   This one of a kind experience will be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date between the team and winning bidder.   

* Monkey’s Uncles BBQ provides the food;  host provides all beverages for guests. 

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3 day, 2 night Stay at Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells
3 day, 2 night Stay at Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells

3 day, 2 night stay in a 3-bedroom Frontier condominium at the Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Waterpark passes are included! Condo. sleeps 14 comfortably and features a full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, loft, screened porch, shuttle service to waterparks and much more! This is exactly the lodging you need for a perfect family vacation! Donation is good for one year from date of event. Make your reservations early! Contact Amy Mogren to make reservations at 651-334-9649 (cell), 651-436-9642 (work), amymogren@comcast.net or at amogren@carlsoncaspers.comPlease note condo. not available during the peak months of June, July and August and is subject to availability the remaining months.
(www.wildernessresort.com )

 

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Material Girl's Night Out (November 3, 2012)
Material Girl's Night Out (November 3, 2012)
Come party with the original Material Girl! Grab your bff on Saturday, November 3, 2012, and start the night out by checking into an Executive King Corner Room at the Graves 601 Hotel in Minneapolis. Continue on with dinner at either one of Graves' delicious restaurants - Cosmos (funky and fun) or Bradstreet Cafe (cozy and ambiance-packed) before being whisked away by a private car service to the Madonna concert at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul! Seats located in the Upper 218, Row: 1, Seats: 3,4. After rocking out to Madonna's tunes, the car service will come and pick you back up for safe return to the Graves Hotel. Guaranteed to be a night you won't forget! Party with the original Material Girl for a night to remember! Be sure to bid on this item at the live auction.
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Minnesota Wild Suite (Date TBD)
Minnesota Wild Suite (Date TBD)
Experience a Wild hockey game in the comfort and privacy of your own personal suite at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.  Receive tickets for up to 16 people.  Also included are two parking passes.  The winning bidder can purchase food and beverage for an additional cost. Game date and opposing team to be announced during live auction.
wild.nhl.com

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Smart Cycle Racer with Software
Smart Cycle Racer
It’s a stationary bike, a learning center, and an arcade game system - all rolled into one! Smart Cycle Racer plugs right into your TV, ready to take kids on learning adventures like no other. As they pedal, favorite character friends guide them through learning discoveries, games, and even exciting races. Includes Learning Adventure game cartridge, with three ways to play!
Smart Cycle Software: Cars 2
Travel on the World Grand Prix tour with Lightning McQueen and play 3 learning games with Mater, Finn McMissile and Holly Shiftwell while learning numbers, letter, comparisons and much more! Works with any Smart Cycle model. For ages 4 to 6.
Smart Cycle Software: Toy Story
Pedal back in time to explore dinosaur eras with your favorite Toy Story friends. Teaches dinosaur facts, matching, measuring, spatial skills, sorting, problem solving, memory skills, and much more. Works with any Smart Cycle model. For ages 4 to 6.
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Learn Through Music Touchpad with Software
Learn through Music TouchPad
This Learn Through Music system teaches kids fundamental lessons through rhythm, rhyme, repetition and the magic of music. This special interactive music-based learning system brings your child’s favorite characters to life as they invite them into a world of songs, games, stories and adventures! Features a touch-sensitive screen, a microphone for sing-along learning, and a headphone jack for quiet play.
Learn through Music Software: Thomas & Friends
Expand the fun with your Learn through Music TouchPad with Thomas & Friends! Teaches matching, logic, sequencing, problem solving and more!
Learn Through Music Software - Dora's Most Treasured Adventures
Expand the fun with your Learn through Music TouchPad with Dora and her most treasured adventures! Teaches Spanish vocabulary, shapes, colors, spatial skills, matching and more!
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Dora Doll with 3 Outfits
Dora Dress-Up Collection: Beach Outfit
The perfect beach outfit for your Dress-Up Dora doll! A plaid sundress, flowered sandals and matching hat, beach bag, and scarf make Dora's summer look complete. Includes the Dora book Boardwalk Adventure.
Dora Dress-Up Collection: Birthday Fiesta Outfit
The perfect party outfit for your Dress-Up Dora doll! A ruffled pink and purple dress and matching dancing shoes, purse, and shawl are just right for the fiesta! Includes the Dora book Happy Birthday Abuela.
Dora Dress-Up Collection: School Time Outfit
The perfect outfit for your Dress-Up Dora doll's first day of school. A pink skirt, velvet jacket, striped shirt and stylish headband make for a great outfit! Includes the Dora book: Back to School.
Dora the Explorer Doll - Dress Up Collection
This 15" Dora is dressed in a pretty pink skirt, striped shirt and matching jacket and comes with a purse, scarf and faux leather boots. She features long, soft hair and realistic eyelashes! Also includes a hairbrush, an additional outfit, and the storybook, It’s Friendship Day.
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Dollhouse Bookcase
Dollhouse Bookcase
This white and pink wooden bookcase with rooftop windows and doors is a charming home to both favorite books and dolls. Measures 40"H x 32"W x 13"D.
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It's a Big World, Little Pig! By Kristi Yamaguchi
It's a Big World, Little Pig! By Kristi Yamaguchi
Autographed by Kristi Yamaguchi, the famed figure skater and children's book author. In this book, Poppy, the adorable, persistent, dreaming-big pig, has a new adventure in store for her: the World Games ice-skating championship in Paris! Poppy is nervous about meeting so many new people, in a new place. But, ever courageous and supported by her family (Emma, too!), Poppy embarks upon this exciting adventure head-on! Poppy begins to realize that although these animals look different, act different, and are from different places, they are all the same at heart. We all smile in the same language!