BRGNS Stick Season Social October 22nd at Bella Luna Ristorante

Submitted by Christine Fuller 

Black River Good Neighbor Services is having its second annual Stick Season Social at Bella Luna on Saturday October 22^nd at 6:00 p.m..  When asked what stick season is, Peter LaBelle, President of BRGNS’ Board said, “It’s the season with no leaves, no snow, no free concerts and not much to do – until now”.  This is a fun fund raising dinner that will help BRGNS (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization) with operating costs so it can continue to help local people in need of food, rent, utilities & heat assistance. 

The evening will include a cash bar and a terrific silent auction.  There will be lots of raffle items too.  Bella Luna will serve a lavish buffet followed by a Viennese Table loaded with luscious desserts.  Silent auction items to date include: 

• Wine & Cheese Basket by Lucille Evens
• Framed photograph by landscape photographer Tom Johnson
• Hand made bench by craftsman  Lenny Lawson
• One week stay in the Italian villa of Dan & Maria Sullivan
• 2 Hour Fly Fishing Instructions by Susan Damone Balch
• Custom made End Grain Cutting Boards by Clear Lake Furniture 
• Cord of Firewood from Bob & Jean Smith
• Fifty minute massage & 50 minute facial by Calm Moments Spa
• Six Galway Irish Crystal Wine Glasses, O’Hara pattern – The Fullers
• Two Stained glass floor lamps, original works by Peter LaBelle
• One month Gold Spa membership at the Castle Spa
• 100 gallons of fuel oil from Cota & Cota
• Ski Helmet Bag from the Boot Pro
• Half case of wine from The Wine & Cheese Depot
• Cocktail party for 16 with hors d’oeuvres, sweets, assorted beverages, beer, wine, music catered at your home including setup and clean up by Lois Brown and Jim Wallis
• Portrait of your pet by Portrait Society of America Artist Jane Hart
• An original painting of the Black River by artist Carol Mohan
• Two original oil paintings by Matthew Mounsey, English artist schooled at the Royal Academy of Art donated by Jane & Stan Hart
• An original, one of a kind Bird Carving by renowned carver Wendy Lichensteiger
• Original oil painting by Darlene Braz 
• An Italian Rug from Chrisandra’s
• Ten one day passes to The Spring House – Okemo Mountain Resort
• Two Adult Lift Tickets valid for the 2011-2012 season, except Holidays – Okemo Mountain Resort
• An original Theorem Painting by Lynn Reilly
• Half page full color ad in the Vermont Journal & the Shopper – Bob Miller
• Six 100 year old Ice Cream Parlor Chairs.  Each has been decorated by the following local artists: Nancy Kelly, Sandy Gregg, Pang Ting, Jen Leak, Lynne Croswell and Laurie Marechaux. (these will be sold separately, not as a set) – donated by Christine & Jim Fuller
• A Celestron C5 Telescope
• A DeWalt  DC012 Work Site Charger/Radio – Christine & Jim Fuller
• Framed Block Print on Hand Made Paper by Alan Reiger
• Original painting by Patricia Darling Dean 

Raffle Items will include:

• Singleton’s $10 gift certificates for Tom’s famous smoked bacon
• $20 Gift Certificate donated by Blue Sky Trading
• Gift Certificate for an oil change, filter & lube – by Benson’s Chevrolet
• One Hour Massage Therapy certificate –by Irene Berry
• A Gift Bag of Mary Kay products – by the Village Clipper
• A $50 Gift certificate at Harry’s Restaurant
• $10 gift certificates for the Cool Moose Café
• Fall Clean Up Package, consisting of a rake, gloves and leaf bags – Aubuchons
• A Froggie Basket including signed book, frog page pal and a $15 Gift Certificate – The Book Nook
• $100 Gift Certificate towards the purchase of tires from Ludlow Service Center
• $50 Gift Certificate from Killarney
• $50 Gift Certificate from Brewfest Beverages
• $25 Gift Certificates to Tom’s Loft
• $20 Gift Certificates for Village Pizza
• Sharpen & Wax Certificates from the Totem Pole
• $25 Gift Certificate from Ludlow Pharmacy – Smiling Steve 

Several raffle items are in multiples of more than one and therefore there will be more chances to win.  More auction and raffle items are arriving daily.  Tickets are $50 per person, including dinner, gratuities and tax.  Tickets can be purchased at BRGNS Thrift Shop at 37B Main St, Peoples United Bank, the Book Nook, Berkshire Bank and The Wine & Cheese Depot, all located in Ludlow.  You may call 802-228-3663.  Tickets must be purchased in advance and are limited to the first 150 people, so please buy now.