Just In!

Donations are still arriving!  Thanks to the following supporters for contributing to our silent auction:

• David Ward for his "Weekend at Edisto" donation - 4 bedroom, 3 bath home steps from the beach at Edisto Island;
• City Yoga for their 4 Class Package gift certificate and organic cotton Manduka practice tank;
• Monkey Joe's for their birthday party package donation
• Moe's on Beltline for sending us Moe's Bucks;
• Marcia Merritt for donating a beautiful palm tree print;
• Law Office of Timothy S. VanDenBerg for contributing a gift certificate good for simple will preparation for an individual or couple;
• Earth Fare for an African Market gift basket filled with goodies;
• Kindermusik by Ali for a semester of singing, dancing and musical play!

This is going to be a fantastic silent auction!  Thank you to all of our generous donors!

New store donates to auction

We are honored to have received a donation of unique items from the Copper Lane Art Boutique!

This new gallery, located at 10509 Two Notch Rd in the Pontiac/Elgin area, carries a large selection of home decor including handmade gifts, art and repurposed items. 

We received a dog bowl crafted from a wine crate and a large basket filled with donated artwork from local artists!  Our thanks to Monika Applewhite and the following artists:

Alfred Rodriguez

Tuff Knitly's

Paula Gregory

Ann Currie Williams

Ron Navroski

Pat Harris 

Lara King

Shirley DuRant

Ashley Fleshman

Lynn Carnes

We are so excited to feature your work in our silent auction!  Thank you!

Repeat Business

Once again this year, The Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach has generously donated two tickets to their Carolina Opry or Good Vibrations show! 

We love The Carolina Opry! 

Thank you for supporting Harmony School!

Twelve days of yoga

Amsa Yoga in Woodhill Plaza has donated a "Twelve Class Pass" to our silent auction!  This pass may be used towards any classes on their regular class schedule.  Visit www.amsayoga.com for class descriptions and times.

Thank you John Puryear and everyone at Amsa Yoga!

Forest Acres and surrounding area

Don't miss the donation from Young's Landscape Services worth $100 of maintenance, trimming and grass cutting services for residents within a 15-mile radius of Harmony School!

Thank you Travis Young and Young's Landscape Services!

I'm on pins and needles!

A big thank you to The Acupuncture Clinic for donating (2) gift certificates good for consultation and treatment at their clinic!

Visit their website, www.scacupuncture.com for more information about acupuncture and how it can help you.

Reaves Woodworks

 We've received a beautiful hand-made butcher block from Reaves Woodworks!  This cutting board retails for $150 and was made by our very own Larry Reaves. 

Thank you Larry and family!

What's the BUZZ?

From local beekeepers Liz Fly & Andy Hollis, we've received two gift baskets filled with local honey and beeswax products! 

The "Little Bee" basket includes:

• 2 honey bears
• 1 bar lavender beeswax soap
• 2 small containers of honey-beeswax lip balm

The "Big Bee" basket contains:

• 1 bottle of mead (honey wine)
• 1 jar of beeswax furniture polish
•  1 bar lavender beeswax soap
• 1 bar oatmeal beeswax soap
• 1 honey bear
• 2 small containers of honey-beeswax lip balm

Thank you for supporting the Harmony "hive" with your donation!

BIG BLUE MARBLE ACADEMY

The Big Blue Marble Academy in Columbia has kindly donated a LANGO 2013 Summer Camp enrollment for one student. They offer classes in Spanish, French, and Mandarin.

GRACIAS! 

MERCI! 

XIE XIE!

Drayton Hall and Discovery Place in Charlotte

We've also got complimentary passes to Drayton Hall in Charleston and Discovery Place in Charlotte!!

THANKS!!

Coffee, Art, and Threads!!

Checking the mail around here is like Christmas in November! Here's what we've gotten in this morning....

• 2 pounds of coffee from the Millwood Coffee Company (check out their Facebook page here )
• A necklace from Threads in Aiken, SC
• "Hans Solo" artwork (pigment transfer on paper) from South Carolina artist Hollis Brown Thornton
• A hand-knitted infant longies with hat from Carrollee Hevener

THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL OF OUR DONORS!

Wildwood Aesthetic Dentistry

Thanks to Dr. Griffin and his team at Wildewood Aesthetic Dentistry, we now have a professional at-home bleaching system to add to the auction!

The list goes on!!

We have so much to choose from! Here are the donations that we've received today:

1) One month membership for fitness classes at Frontier Movement

2) Gift Certificate for the Whig

3) Certificate for mosquito control and termite inspection from EconoBug

4) Tickets to Cypress Gardens in Moncks Corner, SC

5) Laff Pass from the Comedy House Theatre... good for a group up to 10 people

6) Certificate from StaceyO Studio for Epicurean facial with microdermabrasion

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DONORS!!

Want Proof? How about 70?

Dark Corner Distillery in Greenville, SC has donated two bottles of their hand-spirited whiskey! 

Owner-operators Joe Fenten and Richard Wenger describe their upstate business:

"Our mission is to produce high quality spirits in the tradition of our ancestors, preserve local heritage and history, and support environmental sustainability. Below are the things that have helped us succeed in our mission.

① We designed and built our own equipment to guarantee authenticity.

② We use the best tasting water in America in all of our recipes.

③ We have a retail store and mini museum to showcase history and heritage.

④ We donate our spent grains to local meat processor.

⑤ We donate our methanol by-products to local bio diesel distillery.

⑥ We have a recycled bottle program that rewards the customer.

The spirits industry in general is dominated by a few distilleries who mass produce products that flood the market with industrial grade lower quality spirits. DARK CORNER was conceived to be different, to use quality ingredients and produce spirits in time tested ways that allow the natural flavors to come through.  We may never dominate the shelves but we will always be true to the craft of our ancestors and true to our customers."

Many thanks to Dark Corner Distillery for this one of a kind donation!!

NHL, NBA, MLB or NFL...Your Choice!

The winner of this package can choose any game in 50 markets!

Select your choice of any regular season NHL hockey, NBA basketball or MLB baseball game and enjoy 2 premium tickets (lower level) or 2 basic tickets (upper level) for any NFL football game.

Professional Golf, anyone?

Treat yourself to an experience of a lifetime with the following golf tournament packages:

One badge for any one day of the 2013 Masters Golf Tournament

Experience the excitement first-hand as the world's greatest golfers compete for the coveted Green Jacket at the legendary Augusta National Golf Club.  Includes on-site hospitality at the Magnolia Manor - full breakfast buffet, lunch, hors d'oeurves, open bar, large screen tvs, business center and valet parking.

 

Two Trophy Club Passes to any two days of the  

2013 U.S. Open Golf Tournament

The 2013 U.S. Open Championship will take place at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, PA, near Philadelphia.  Your package includes 2 grounds passes for any two rounds of the tournament, daily access for (2) to the Trophy Club pavilion, a sports-themed, climate controlled facility located on the grounds of the Merion Golf Club, 3 days/2 nights deluxe hotel accommodations, round trip event transfers, two souvenir packages and full American breakfast daily.

*Minimum bids apply to both packages.

Hot Air Adventure

Have you ever wanted to ride in a hot air balloon?  Here's your chance to bid on two different balloon-ride packages!

Option A:  Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two People

Option B:  Hot Air Balloon Rice for Four People

Float for an hour above the treetops and below the clouds.  When you land, celebrate with a champagne toast or soft drinks.  Rides can be taken close to home or while on vacation.  This also makes a perfect gift for someone special.  Winner can choose from over 200 locations including Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Rock Hill, Charlotte and Asheville, just to name a few.

Courtesy of Soaring Adventures of America, Inc.

Minimum bids apply.

Wow!! There's more!!

The event is right around the corner and the donations keep coming in. Here's the list that we've gotten in the morning:

• (2) 45" ruffled scarves
• (2) handmade Christmas stockings
• (2) tickets to the Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach

THANKS SO MUCH TO OUR DONORS FOR SUPPORTING HARMONY SCHOOL!!

Immaculate Body Piercing

Immaculate Body Piercing has donated a gift certificate to our auction!! Located on Greene Street in 5 Points, Immaculate offers a safe and professional environment for piercing.

Check out their website for a studio tour or to see pictures in  their gallery.

Trustus Theatre

Thanks to the people at Trustus Theatre we now have 8 tickets to add to our auction! 

Trustus began in a second floor walkup space that seated 50 in 1985 and since evolved into a half a million dollar enterprise in 27 years. The underlying principle of Trustus has always been to bring the best of the newest and original plays to an audience craving professional theatre in a setting that is comfortable and unique. 

Check out their website for upcoming shows!!!!

Native American Art

We now have an amazing piece of Native American art to add to our auction!! Thanks so much for supporting Harmony!

Items on the way.....

We have some donations that are on the way and I'd like to go ahead and thank the donors!

Village Idiot

Yummilicious

Stacey O Studios

Amsa Yoga

And there's more!!!

The donations are still coming in and here's the list of new donations:

1)   4 tickets to Riverbanks Zoo
2)   A Gift Certificate for Dinner for Two to Blue Cactus
3)   A wine goody basket that includes a picnic cooler, wine glasses, and a bottle of red wine
4)   A painting from Ernest Lee, aka The Chicken Man
5)   A Kids Alligator Rocker from Be Beep Toys

THANKS SO MUCH FOR DONATING!!!!

More Donations!

With only 2 weeks left, the donations are still rolling in! Thanks so much to our donors who are going to make this event unforgettable! Here's a list of our new items:

1)   3 Gift Certificates from Palmetto Pride Landscaping for "Mow, Blow, & Go!" services
2)   2 Gift Certificates from Kimberly Richey Rolfing for 3 rolfing sessions. Rolfing is a type of bodywork that helps to alleviate pain as well as improve mobility and flexibility.
3)   A $75 Gift Certificate from Salty's Board Shop
4)   2 Gift Cards to Mast General Store
5)   An amazing package of fireworks from Casey's Fireworks

Aesthetic Smile Studio Power Bleach Service

Thanks to the people at Aesthetic Smile Studio, we now have a Power Bleach Service to add to our auction. This service is valued at $470!

Doctors Bryan and Celeste Springer are recognized as two of the region's preeminent cosmetic and restorative dentists. Their experience and training distinguishes them from other dentists who claim to be cosmetic dentists as they have graduated from three of the top dental institutions for cosmetic dentistry.

Thanks again to Drs. Bryan and Celeste Springer for supporting Harmony School!

TTHANS

Clarion Hotel & Edible Arrangements

We now have a one night stay for the CLARION HOTEL to add to the list of items at our auction! They have also added in 2 Comedy Zone tickets!!

Also donated is a gift certificate from EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS along with an arrangement to eat and enjoy at the event. Yum!

THANKS SO MUCH TO THE DONORS FOR SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL!!

Barefoot Books Goody Baskets

Today we received two baskets of Barefoot Books, cards and games for the silent auction!

Garden Goodies contains the books Skip thru the Seasons, Who's in the Garden?, Whole World and Whole World Activities as well as a set of Kid's Garden game and activity cards.

International Stories & Games contains the books Babushka, One City, Two Brothers, Mama Panya's Pancakes and Indian Tales along with a Batabanga card game, Putumayo Kids presents Animal Playground CD, and last but not least, one Landmarks of the World puzzle.

Stone Mountain & EdVenture!

The donations keep coming in and we now have passes for 2 great locations...

2 Single-Day Adventure passes for Stone Mountain Park in Georgia

and

4 passes to EdVenture Children's Museum!

THANKS FOR YOUR DONATIONS!!!

Columbia City Ballet's Nutcracker!

Thanks to Mr. William Starrett, Artistic Director of the Columbia City Ballet, we now have 2 tickets available for this year's production of "The Nutcracker". The State newspaper calls it "as close to perfect as you can get" and this Columbia holiday tradition dazzles audiences each season. Don't miss this year's extraordinary performance! Check out their website for show dates and times.

Thanks again to the Columbia City Ballet for supporting Harmony!

Goodies, Goodies and MORE Goodies!

• A "Light My Fire" goodie basket that includes a gift certificate for a delivery of firewood and goodies for the fireside! Donated by Georgia & Jeff Coleman
• An African Drumming Workshop for 6-8 people donated by LeeAnn Kornegay
• A video mini-documentary of your child or other special person, place or thing! They will take your photographs and homemade movies and transfer them to DVD while adding music, special effects, and transitions for a 10 minute completed project. It includes 2 copies of the final DVD with a personalized case. Donated by 3leroys.

THANKS SO MUCH TO OUR DONORS!

Children's Birthday Party Package at the Mad Platter!

A tie-dye birthday party package for 6 at the Mad Platter is now available! During the party, each child will tie dye their very own Peace, Love, and Pottery t-shirt (how cool is that?!) and create a one-of-a kind signing platter for the birthday child and friends to decorate and sign to remember the day.

And, as they say....

BE SMART-- DO ART!

And as we say...

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING HARMONY!

Goodies from the Nickelodeon Theatre!

In operation since 1979, the Nickelodeon offers 3 film screenings daily and special series with extra showtimes. It is the only non-profit art house film theater in South Carolina and is the home for over 25,000 filmgoers each year. And now, you can get goodies showing just how cool this is!!  We now have available a dual membership, popcorn tickets, a tote bag, and a pint glass!

Check out their website for current screenings and showtimes!

Thanks Nick!!

Columbia Marionette Theatre Tickets!

We now have available (4) tickets to the COLUMBIA MARIONETTE THEATRE!

Founded in 1988, the theatre has established itself as a premiere children's theatre in South Carolina. It features puppets from a few inches tall to over five feet!

Now playing at the theatre is Hansel and Gretel. Check out their website for showtimes and upcoming performances.

Thanks CMT for supporting Harmony!

Florida Theme Park & Outdoor Adventure Package!

This AMAZING package includes....drum roll...

4 One-Day Park Hopper tickets to Walt Disney World Resort

2 Kids Eat Free Cards

and your choice of either:

2  Admission tickets to Sea World Orlando

or 

 2 "Swim with Manatees" tickets and 

2 Everglades Airboat Adventure tickets!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DONATING TO HARMONY!

Ipod Touch

We have a few more contributions from an anonymous donor - an IPOD TOUCH and a Vivitar helmet-cam!  SWEET!

Donations Honoring Student

We've received two cash contributions in honor of preschooler Cole Davis from Hutson-Etherredge Companies and Pamela & Rickie Thornton.  Our sincere thanks for honoring Cole and Harmony School with your donations!

Drum & Sing Along CD!

Thanks to the people at KD's Treehouse, we now have a drum and a sing along cd to add to our auction items! KD's Treehouse carries 100% organic cotton clothing and accessories, a full line of PlanToys (toys made from recycled rubber wood, natural cotton, and other eco-friendly materials) and Putamayo Kids (CDs featuring music from around the world).

We appreciate your support!

Yesterday's Restaurant & Tavern Gift Certificate!

Anyone who is from Columbia (or atleast has lived here a while!) knows of YESTERDAY'S. They offer made from scratch regional dishes and daily specials for what is fresh and in-season. Not to mention, they were selected as one of the Top 500 Restaurants by Restaurant and Hospitality Magazine!

Thanks to Yesterday's Restaurant & Tavern for supporting Harmony School!

Another Great Getaway!

We now have available 2 General Admission tickets to DOLLYWOOD in Pigeon Forge, TN! They've got roller coasters and rides for all ages, live entertainment, great shopping, and live craft demonstrations. I mean, where else can you go to watch someone make a wagon or forge steel?!

Thanks for the donation!

Gift Certificate for Laptop Lunches...

Did you know that one child's disposable lunch generates an average of 67 pounds of waste each school year?? LAPTOP LUNCHES offers stylish, eco-friendly lunch boxes that are reusable, recyclable, dishwasher safe, and contain NO lead, BPA, phthalates, or PVC.

Thank you so much for supporting Harmony School!

Holiday shopping?

The donations are coming in and we've gotten in some items that would make great holiday gifts!

• Cuisinart Coffee on Demand Coffee Maker with a box of Green Mountain Coffee
• Super cute polka dot coffee/tea set
• Christmas dinner plates and serving pieces
• Boxed book sets--Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Lord of the Rings

Thanks!

Columbia Museum of Art

The Columbia Museum of Art has kindly donated a Kids Plus Membership! Membership includes free unlimited admission for 2 adults and children for one year, priority registration and 20% discount on summer camps and art classes, and free admission to all Family Fun Events. Did I mention the 10% discount in the Museum Shop? What a great deal!

Thanks so much!

Cupcakes!

Does this look absolutely delicious or what?! Of course, this is just one example of what's available, but just in... a gift certificate for one dozen cupcakes from...you guessed it... CUPCAKE! Using all-natural ingredients, Cupcake offers 9 different flavors daily and has over 50 flavors to sample each year. And, with Gluten-Free Tuesdays and Vegan Wednesdays, there is something for everyone. Check out their website to see what flavors they are offering today!

Thanks for supporting Harmony School! YUM!

Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Charlotte ... Oh my!

Planning a weekend getaway? We've got tickets to some amazing attractions!

First up is Myrtle Beach--We've got (4) Garden Admission tickets to Brookgreen Gardens and (2) General Admission tickets for Ripley's Aquarium!  What a great weekend this would be!
                                         
Prefer Charleston instead? We've got admission for 2 to Middleton Place. As a National Historic Landmark, it is one of South Carolina's most enduring icons. Take a stroll through the gardens, tour Middleton Place House, and check out the plantation stableyards. Very neat!

If you're a NASCAR fan, we've got (4) tickets to the NASCAR Hall of Fame located in Charlotte! This five-acre site has artifacts and interactive exhibits all dedicated to the history and heritage of NASCAR.

A huge thank you to all of our donors! 

Restaurant Gift Cards

An anonymous donor has contributed gift cards to the silent auction for the following businesses:

• Bonefish Grill/Outback/Carrabba's
• Red Lobster/Olive Garden/Longhorn's Steak House
• Starbucks
• iTunes
• Regal Cinemas

Thank you Anonymous!  Great gifts!

Save the Date - November 17th @ 7:00 pm

Join us for our 7th Annual Oyster Roast & Silent Auction benefiting Harmony School!  This event affords the school much needed funds for building improvements, one-of-a-kind field trip experiences and the ability to offer limited financial assistance to qualified families.  This year, our charity partner is St. Lawrence Place, a Columbia non-profit organization that has provided housing and programming to families with children since 1989.

Tickets to this event are available for purchase on this site, from any Harmony family or by calling the school at 787-1899.