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  Housatonic Valley Association Annual Auction


MARK YOUR CALENDAR TO JOIN THE FUN!
Sunday, November 21
is the date for HVA's gala auction this year!
at the Bryan Memorial Town Hall in Washington Depot, Connecticut

We're delighted to have Tim Luke of HGTV's "Cash in the Attic" be auctioneer
again this year, aided by his partner Greg Strahm. Tim did a fantastic job last year!

Come join the 20th anniversary party and bid for the environment!

Honorary Chairman
Christine Baranski

Honorary Co-Chairmen
Diane von Furstenberg
Oscar and Annette de la Renta
Hamilton South
Robert Couturier
Anne Swift
Dorothy Cann Hamilton

The auction will feature
Music by "Miles of Swing," Catering by Executive Cuisine
Decorations by Kent Greenhouse and Gardens

VIEW OUR 2009 AUCTION SLIDE SHOW

For more info about Tim Luke check out http://search.hgtv.com/cash-in-the-attic/show/index.htmlCheck out http://www.tqag.com/about.htm

Tim Luke and Greg Strahm are the co-owners and senior appraisers for TreasureQuest Appraisal Group, Inc. Both are accredited members of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA).
 

Nancy Clark, left talks with HVA
Executive Director Lynn Werner.


Michael Glyn of Fido Communications, Greg Strahm, Tim Luke, and Patrice Samara of Triumph Entertainment.

                                          Some choice 2009 auction items

Celebrity dinner!

 

 

 

with Ms. Baranski for dinner in the city at the French Culinary Institute and discuss her new hit show, “The Good Wife” on CBS.

Stay at a
Luxurious resort!


at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida.
Or at a local inn!
the newly renovated 1772 Rooster Tail Inn in beautiful Warren, Conn. (www.rooster
tailinn.com.)
Apple picking and lunch with Diane!

at Ms. von Furstenberg’s farm in New Milford, Conn.
 
On the runway!

as special guests attending Ms. von Furstenberg’s and Mr. de la Renta’s fashion preview shows.

2009 Auction Highlights

Something for everyone
Celebrities! Specialty bar! Art!


HVA board chairman Bob Houlihan
and Diane von Furstenberg


Laurie Sutherland and Molly Singer
 . . . . . . . . Great Trips!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beautiful Jewelry!. . . . . . . .

 

 

 

 


A week in Provence in a fully restored 200-plus-year-old, three-story stone farmhouse. Ideal for two couples, with additional sleeping accommo-dations for several children.


A week for six in Diane von Furstenberg’s fabulous Harbour Island beach house.
 

 

    

. . . . . . . . Great Items! . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .  and . . .  Most of All . . . Great People! . . . . . . . .

Robert Couturier

Frank Delaney

Lorraine Budny

Photos by Rich Pomerantz


State Senator Andrew Roraback with Sally and Tony Zunino, HVA board vice president.


State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, right, with Kirsten Peckerman and her friends.


Auction Cochairs Hamilton South
and Annette de la Renta.


Fran Brill of Sesame Street

SPECIAL THANKS TO LAST YEAR'S SUPPORTERS . . .

Ira Smith Kent Wine & Spirit
for assistance with
reception bar

Bill Fore County Wine
and Spirits
for dinner wine

Moët Hennessy USA
for specialty bar

Executive Cuisine at Elm Street Gourmet, New Milford
for catering

Underwriters
Prindle Insurance
National Iron Bank
Law offices of
Amy D. Schuchat

The Town of Washington and Town Hall Staff
for assistance and hospitality

Robert Margolis, John VandenBosch G W Tavern
for patron brunch and dinner and hospitality

Tim Luke HGTV’s
“Cash in the Attic”
for auctioneering

Miles of Swing
for musical entertainment

Debby and Bruce Bennett Kent Greenhouse & Gardens
Davis IGA in Kent
for florals and decorations

Michael Glyn
Fido Communications
Patrice Samara
Triumph Entertainment
for audio visuals

Rich Pomerantz
for photography

Whitey Frew and Anne Swift Laura Neminski
Maridith Schrang
Staff at DVF Studio
Greg Strahm
Suzanne Stromfeld and her crew at HL Group
Lynn Wellings
for extraordinary efforts

Ross Gentile Diversified Services of Washington
for packing and delivering our Auction items

Lindt Chocolates
for chocolates

JG Black Book of Travel
The Leading Hotels
of the World
Travel + Leisure
for special travel accommodations

Harney & Sons Fine Teas Catherine Ringler
Belgique Chocolate in Kent
for thank you gift bag goodies for auction cochairs

Housatonic Publications
The Litchfield County Times Republican-American
The Greater New Milford Spectrum
Connecticut Cottages
& Gardens
Media Sponsors

And a very special
thank you to . . .

All of our Auction Donors
and Bidders!

 

 

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