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“Spring into Ecuador” Silent Auction

Want to support a good cause and get some goodies at the same time? Check out River School’s “Spring into Ecuador” Silent Auction! Bid on a fabulous array of items, and come for a final night of bidding and a benefit dance on May 10. Many local businesses have generously donated goods and services to help support the River School, Belfast’s new small alternative high school. We are accepting more donations if you want to join in!
Donations to bid on so far include: therapeutic massage and bodywork sessions of varying lengths and styles from William Armstrong, James Pierson, Maria Gail, Mary McCormick, Cindy Swan, and Cindy Russ, plus a energy healing session from Tami Rogers.
Classes: 2 Iyengar yoga classes from Marianna Moll, a ballroom dance class for two from Courtney Porter, or 2 yoga classes with Teri Gallo.
Body care services and supplies: a facial from Cynthia Pastuhov, a gift basket from the Green Store of bath items, or a gift basket of hair care items from Dish.
Soul care options: three relaxation CDs from Janet Decker, an intuitive card reading from Catelin Lindsay, or a life coaching session from Tara Keller.
Musical endeavors: a gift certificate for one or two hours of recording studio time at Sunset House Studios, or two hours of recording studio time at Limin Music.
Art: a painting by local artist and River School parent Scott Moore.
Adventure: a ride in a seaplane with Cam Lewis.
All this and more will be available to bid on during the auction. There are two ways to bid – starting April 15, go to the River School website at www.riverschoolbelfast.com/events to see a complete list of donations and bid prices, and then email a bid in to rschool2@roadrunner.com or call one in at 338-0100. Or come to the “Dance Your Pants Off” Spring Benefit Dance at the Shrine Club in Belfast on May 10 from 7-11:30 pm and make a bid before 8:30 pm. Proceeds from the auction will help support the River School students’ trip to Ecuador in May. Thanks, and happy bidding.

“Dance your Pants Off” Dance May 2008

The “Dance Your Pants Off” Benefit Dance will feature the premier of the grooving tunes of the new Mid-coast band Enormous Room, featuring local talents Jason Dean, Glenn DuBose, Vince Gabriel, Mike Whitehead, Steve Neil, and Diantha Bovey. Come to the “Dance Your Pants Off” Spring Benefit Dance at the Shrine Club in Belfast across from the Belfast City Park on May 10 from 7-11:30 pm. We’ll have food, drink, and River School goodies, plus of course the auction going on. So come dance, bid, and then stick around to take home your winning bid items, or pick them up at River School later. Proceeds from the auction and dance will help support the River School students’ trip to Ecuador in May. Call 338-0100 for more information.

Valentine’s Day Silent Auction

Our Valentine’s Day Auction on February 13 here at the River School was a big success despite a winter blizzard (as we seemed to have every week this year). We raised almost $1000 via online and in person bids, and delighted in the chocolate fountain with lots of yummy things to dip in and eat, plus lots of free chocolate and treats. Items left over will be used in another auction later this spring.

A huge thank you to the many local businesses who generously donated goods and services to help support the River School:
Bodywork from William Armstrong, Barbara Cook, Maria Gail, Kristen Burkholder, Alex Chapin, Karin Spitfire, Jacqueline LaCoste, James Pierson, Abby Williams, Deb Eaton, Arlene Rauch, and Cindy Russ, plus an Ion cleanse detox footbath from Betz Chiropractic and an energy healing session from Tami Rogers.
Treats to eat: a chocolate chip cheesecake from Simply Lisa’s and handmade chocolate treat baskets by Joanne.
Flowers: a gift certificate from Holmes Greenhouse and one dozen roses from Wildflowers.
Classes: 2 Iyengar yoga classes from Marianna Moll, 2 Yamuna Body Rolling classes from Marianna Moll, a yoga class from Marcie Bronstein, a Pilates class from Robin Pescoe, and a ballroom dance class for two from Courtney Porter.
Romantic date options: 1 night at a cottage at Raven’s Crossing with hot tub and full breakfast, a sunset cruise for two on the Schooner Olad this spring, and two adult tickets to the Colonial Theater.
Body care services and supplies: one month’s membership at Bay Area Fitness, a manicure at Relaxed Nails, a facial from Cynthia Pastuhov, a gift basket from the Green Store of bath items, or a gift basket of personal care items from the Belfast Co-op, and a gift basket of hair care items from Dish.
Soul care options: a relaxation CD from Janet Decker, and a intuitive card reading from Bonnie Lateiner or Catelin Lindsay, or a life coaching session from Tara Keller.
Musical endeavors: a gift certificate for one or two hours of recording studio time at Sunset House Studios, and two hours of recording studio time at Limin Music.

River School Receives Grant from Maine Community Foundation

The River School, a new small independent high school with a student-centered philosophy, has been awarded a $2000 grant from the Maine Community Foundation’s Waldo County Fund. This grant money will be used to help support the school’s start-up year and cover associated expenses. “We are very pleased to receive this support from the Maine Community Foundation,” said Larry Reynolds, the River School Director. “We already have five students, and expect more to jump onboard as the year progresses. It will be exciting to see how this group of young people interacts with the community, and how they choose to shape their education.”

The Maine Community Foundation is a statewide organization that works in partnership with donors and community groups to strengthen Maine. For more information on their grant programs or to donate, visit their website at www.mainecf.org or call toll-free at 877-700-6800.