Weekday mornings got you in a rush?

Let Village Kitchen take care of the pickiest eaters in your family by delivering locally made, nutritious breakfasts and school-day lunches straight to your door. The winning bidder will receive 10 breakfasts (a combination of nutrient-dense whole food muffins, smoothies, and breakfast sandwiches) and 10 school-day lunches (bento-style boxes of a sandwich, pizza muffin, or snackable cheese &crackers, plus a side, fruit, and sweet treat). Gain hours back in your life and slash your grocery list in half by letting Village Kitchen take care of you and your family.

Village Kitchen DC is owned by Lafayette Nell Dennis (parent of Peter & Penny Wenger).

www.villagekitchendc.com

Service Overview

Z-Plus provides 8 hours of skilled handyman carpentry services delivered by Zantzinger, Inc.'s expert team.
• Duration: 8 hours of service
• Materials: Not included (client is responsible for material costs)
• Scope: Focused on small to medium carpentry tasks to maintain, repair, or enhance homes.

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Suggested Services

Our Z-Plus service is ideal for projects such as:

• Door Repairs and Adjustments
(e.g., fixing misaligned doors, replacing hardware, adjusting sticking doors)
• Window Repairs
(e.g., repairing sashes, locks, minor frame repairs)
• Cabinet Adjustments and Minor Repairs
(e.g., realigning cabinet doors and drawers, tightening or replacing hardware)
•Hanging pictures or curtain rods
•Touch up painting

Note:
If you have other light carpentry needs, we are happy to discuss your specific requirements before the scheduled service date.

Important Details
• Customization: The 8-hour block can be used flexibly across eligible carpentry tasks.
• Scheduling: Service must be scheduled in advance based on technician availability.

• Materials: Materials can be provided by the client or purchased by Zantzinger, Inc. with prior approval and separate billing.

• Materials: Materials can be provided by the client or purchased by Zantzinger, Inc. with prior approval and separate billing.

Get Ready to Rock with Stacy's Dad!

Win the ultimate throwback party, live in your backyard or basement! Stacy's Dad - your favorite Lafayette neighborhood dad band - will bring 90 minutes of high-energy '90s hits and sing-along anthems straight to you. We'll work with you to schedule the show on a Friday or Saturday night.

Have or know a high school student who could use help starting or navigating the college admissions process? Meet with educational consultant and Lafayette mom Annie Vinik to discuss your admissions-related questions. One-hour session to be held via Zoom at a mutually agreeable time. Expires June 2026.

Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects, Inc. offers an initial consultation meeting and 3 - 4 additional hours of follow up study after the meeting. The meeting will be held at the auction winners home or at Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects, Inc.'s offices. The purpose of this meeting is to identify the goals for the renovation and conduct a preliminary feasibility assessment for the project. During the

3 Months of free service from Compost Crew.

Have you wondered what composting is all about but been hesitant to commit? Why not give it a try while supporting Lafayette?! Three months of convenient curbside food scrap collection from Compost Crew, the DMV's largest composting company! Separate out your food scraps and set them out for a weekly collection -- we do the rest. We make it easy to reduce waste and do your part for the environment. Valid for new customers only, expires 7/31/2025.

5 Daycare Sessions (with transportation)

Transportation in our spacious, modern vans is climate-controlled. Pick up is as early as 8:30 a.m., depending on your neighborhood; drop-off is at 4 p.m. Your loved one will play and socialize in our spacious outdoor play area. They will also have access to our indoor area at all times, and most importantly, they will return home safe, not to mention nice and tired from a fun day.

5 Boarding Sessions (with transportation)

Will be provided in a totally cage free environment with climate control, sofas, blankets, and doggie beds. Our team is on site 24 hours a day.

Are you already a fan of the Chevy Chase Farmers Market or have you passed by while it's open? Now's your chance to become a regular! Even' Star Organic Farm is offering you $50 worth of melon popsicles over the course of the Even' Star Organic Farm Farmers' Market season, April 26 through late October, to be picked up at the Saturday Chevy Chase Market. There's nothing like a cool fruit pop on a stick to make your kids want to join you on a Saturday morning jaunt. The market runs every Saturday from 9am-1pm at the corner of Broadbranch and Northhampton by the Lafayette gym.

Enjoy a landscape consultation and professional blue-printed landscape design by one of Fine Earth's award-winning designers for either your front or back yard.
We can design the finest water features, patios, walkways, decks and retaining walls, as well as incorporate grading and drainage system into an overall plan.
Of course, we will also help you to select the best plantings and materials according to your taste and budget.

Expires 5/3/2026.

$250 Gift Card for easy, custom framing to preserve and beautifully present your memories.

On location family portrait session. Session includes a one hour session, at a location of your choice, multiple family combinations, a gallery of images for viewing and one 8x10 print. After the session you have the option to view and order images. Expires 3/1/2026.

On location family portrait session. Session includes a one hour session, at a location of your choice, multiple family combinations, a gallery of images for viewing and one 8x10 print. After the session you have the option to view and order images. Expires 3/1/2026.

Monkey bars, climbing walls, and foam pits, oh my!

Make your own grOH! Playroom by shopping for the best active play products on the market with a $250 gift card from The grOH! Shop! A team member will provide a 15 minute virtual product selection consultation to support you in choosing the ideal products for your space. Play on!

Expires October 31, 2025

$100 gift card for music lessons at harmonic music studios.

Win a 75 minute design consulation! Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Kerith Eckart can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you'll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly; a consultation makes the process easier - and more fun!

The Gift Certificate includes a consultation (background on your child and our services), an evaluation of your child's foundational reading/spelling skills and a 45 minute lesson.

Kids Up Reading Coaches can help your child or teen get caught up to their peers in reading in MONTHS, not years, with

- 1-on-1, evidence-based, high-intensity tutoring
- customized to YOUR student's needs
- weekly progress reports
- flexible weekday/weekend scheduling and the convenience of Zoom

Our Guarantee: Try it for a week. Love it or it's on us!

kpm photo art- Framed original art

This unique artwork 'Angels in Disguise' featuring exclusive photography enhanced with hand-applied 24k gold leaf features the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris. This handcrafted original 11" x 14" image is framed with a 16" x 20" satin black metal frame.

kpm photo art is a small woman-owned business based in Washington D.C. selling original black and white fine art photography. The collection showcases a unique and diverse selection of travel-inspired artwork, offering custom framing options and archival quality prints. Artwork is featured from D.C. as well as locations around the globe, including distinctive nature and landscape prints. | www.kpmphotoart.com

Lauren will come to your home for a 90 minute interior design consultation. The time is yours to use as it best suits your needs. You can choose to focus on a single room, or talk through ideas for your whole house. We will fit in as many ideas and suggestions as possible in our time together. These can include furniture suggestions and layouts, paint colors, renovation ideas/sketches, styling advice, the list goes on! After the consultation Lauren will follow-up with an email summarizing our discussion for your use. Expiration 5/3/2026 (one year from auction date). Distance limited to 10 mile radius from Chevy Chase, DC.

$50 Gift Card to Merrifield Garden Center

Full Season Spray Mosquito Authority.

Full season spray from Mosquito Authority! A total of three consecutive treatments, scheduled every three weeks, at one location. To be used during the 2025 season.

It is time for swim lessons with the Nation's Capital Swim School at American
University! The winner will receive a Swim School group lesson package (12 weeks) for the Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 session.

Our Swim School has been serving the DC area for over 30 years. We have a wide variety of learn-to-swim classes for ages 3 - 8 years old at American University. Note: May also be applicable for private lessons if your
swimmer does not meet the skill and age requirements of our group classes. Give certificate covers 6 private lessons.

One Week of Steve & Kate's Summer Camp.

Enjoy a week of summer camp at Steve & Kate's NW DC location (Edmund Burke School). Since 1980, Steve & Kate's Camp has put kids in charge. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, coding, maker crafts, and more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity.

Free 2 months of martial arts lesson with a free uniform. Up to 2 classes per week. Non-Members only, One certificate per a family. Not redeemable for cash.

Step up your garden game with this $100 gift card to American Plant. Can be used at both River Road locations.

Artworks will provide materials. Make-up classes do not apply to promotions. One certificate per student. Student must be between the ages 6 - 12. Valid until 7/31/2025 at the Potomac or Falls Church locations only.

Rev up your wheels and be ready for summer rides with this Complete Tune-Up from Happy Go, your go-to destination for quality bikes, and unique goods. Whether you're dreaming of crafting a custom bike build or looking to snag a new ride for your young graduate, this gift card is your ticket to pedal-powered excitement. Happy Go is not just any bicycle shop-it's a full-service haven for wheel enthusiasts, proudly owned and operated by Lafayette parents Ben and Emma Boerum. With their passion for cycling and commitment to top-notch service, you can trust Happy Go to fuel your biking adventures.

Bid now on this fantastic gift card and kickstart your journey towards two-wheeled bliss! Your support not only fuels your passion for cycling but also benefits the students of Lafayette.

Kids Baking class with (former) Pastry Chef and current Lafayette parent. This 1.5 hour session will focus on a single dessert - baking and decorating sugar cookies, making and frosting cupcakes, making cinnamon rolls, or whatever dessert your child has interest in. Class will be capped at 6 children and all ingredients and tools will be provided and brought to your home. Kids will get a chance to sample and take home their treats at the end.