Cozy up on a cold day with this fun package. Size small pj's, soft scarf plus a $25 gift card, travel mug and 8oz bag of coffee from Foster Street.

Whether you're an aspiring golf pro or picking up a club for the first time, Topgolf is fun for everybody. Our giant targets make it easy to score no matter your swing. And our fancy golf balls and Toptracer technology keep track of every shot, so you can focus on the fun. Come Play Around!

Includes $25 to The Regulator and $25 to Golden Fig Books.

Local photographer, Miles Jeffer, has captured beautiful buildings and murals from Durham in these postcards, magnets and ornaments. Joined with a Monuts t-shirt, hat and $25 gift card, you are ready to show off your Durham pride!

Antonia's, located on historic Churton Street in Hillsborough NC, is an upscale Italian-inspired eatery offering traditional fare using fresh and local ingredients. Experience the place where flavor and passion meet!

Enjoy these luxury products plus wrinkle relaxer and HydraFacial.

• The wrinkle relaxer treatment prevents and reduces the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles by temporarily limiting muscle movement to smooth skin.
• The HydraFacial includes a deep cleanse, extraction of impurities and hydrate-all in one treatment!
• Hyacyn mist is a luxurious, lightweight, microbiome-friendly treatment spray that balances the skin's pH to maximize the effectiveness of serums, promote healing and boosts its overall appearance. Free of chemical irritants and safe for all skin types.
• Renewing HA Serum is a super hydrating serum that reduces the signs of skin aging with proprietary ingredients to attract moisture, boost radiance and improve skin elasticity.
• Hydri-C is a dual-action Vitamin C moisturizer that is clinically proven to attract and transport active ingredients deep into the dermal layer.
• Retaxome delivers the regenerative power of retinal encapsulated in a proprietary precision-targeted biomimetic exosome. This next-generation formula works synergistically to visibly smooth, firm, hydrate, and rejuvenate the skin.
• Vivid Serum is formulated with their proprietary RPH TECHNOLOGY and helps to visibly fade existing pigmentation, restore skin radiance, hydrate, and helps protect against future discoloration and damage.

Enjoy this $150 gift certificate, good towards any service at Culture Hair Studio.

Enjoy a $100 gift card which can be used for a 60 minute Swedish massage if you choose.

At Bull City Massage Therapy, the massage therapists function as a team and are committed to always go above and beyond for their clients. When you choose to visit BCMT, you receive access to a team of skilled massage therapists with a singular goal.... to help YOU on your wellness journey.

Enjoy the amazing Life & Science Museum with these 4 guest passes.

Bring your family or friends on a tour and meet tigers, lions, cougars, caracals, servals and other wild cats at Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro, NC. This voucher is good for 4 people to attend a daytime public tour.

Pinot's Palette in Brier Creek is the upscale PAINT. DRINK. HAVE FUN. A destination where anyone can be a Picasso! You and a guest will experience a 2-hour painting class at their studio. Also included is one of our very popular paintings "Autumnal Peak", that was painted by one of their talented Studio Artists.

Use your creativity to paint mugs to be fired at Glazed Expecations! Two of you can use these certificates to each paint a 10oz mug.

$50 gift card and three 12oz bags of coffee.

$65 gift certificate for grooming.

Stay!

• $100 to Front Street Inn

Eat!

• $75 to Castle Street Kitchen
• $50 to The Copper Penny

Have fun!

• 2 rounds of putt-putt at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
• 4 passes to the Children's Museum of Wilmington
• 2 tickets to any NC Aquarium*
• Candlelight tour of Wilmington**

*These 2 anytime passes are good for any of the North Carolina Aquarium locations (Roanoke Island, Fort Fisher and Pine Knoll Shores).

**The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society annual Old Wilmington by Candlelight Walking Tour will feature more than a dozen homes and churches located in Historic Downtown Wilmington. The tours will be held on December 6 and 7, 2025. On both days, visitors can choose their route between the included sites. At each stop, docents will guide you inside or around the property to share the history of the structure and to enjoy the holiday decor.

In Wilmington NC

Enjoy a magical night in the capable hands of Executive Chef, Todd Whitney.
5 courses expertly paired with wine for 4 guests. For a personalized experience, Chef Whiney and his seasoned staff will be on hand to answer all your culinary and oenological questions.
Based upon availability. Winner must confirm at least one week prior to event to ensure both you and Chef Whitney
are able to properly plan this amazing meal. Preferences and dietary considerations to be discussed in advance. Expires November 22, 2026. Package excludes gratuity.

Four (4) front row floor seats and a parking pass to the Duke men's basketball game vs. Lipscomb (Tuesday, December 16, 2025) Duke Gift Bag with merchandise and other Duke items,

2 tickets to Duke men's basketball game versus Syracuse on February 16 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Includes parking pass. Great seats! R2, Row A, seats 14 & 16.

Whether you want purchase an original piece, dream up something new or reimagine something you already own, Jewelsmith is the premier place to do it! Their team of designers, goldsmiths, gemologists and administrative staff all work together to create each piece one at a time in the on-site workshop. Prepare to be wowed!

Whether you want purchase an original piece, dream up something new or reimagine something you already own, Jewelsmith is the premier place to do it! Their team of designers, goldsmiths, gemologists and administrative staff all work together to create each piece one at a time in the on-site workshop. Prepare to be wowed!

Private In-Home Wine Sampling Experience for up to 12 People. Tasting lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes 8 bottles of wine.

Private In-Home Wine Sampling Experience for up to 12 People. Tasting lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes 8 bottles of wine.

Be a Brewer for a Day at Flying Bull!

Step behind the scenes and experience the craft of brewing like an insider. Spend the day working alongside a Flying Bull brewer as you dive into the full brewing process-from mash to boil to fermentation. Enjoy a delicious lunch and a custom tasting flight while your brewer guide walks you through beer styles, brewing techniques, and the science (and magic!) behind every pour. To top off your experience, you'll head home with a four-pack of fresh Flying Bull beer-your personal taste of the day's work!

Your farm dinner experience begins with a farm tour, a meet-and-greet with the goats and JoJo - the mini-donkey - followed by a multi-course menu prepared on-site by our Chef/Farmer, Ted Domville. The official schedule for next year will be posted on their website in February 2026. (In 2025, there were six different dinners from which to choose!)

They use local organic produce as much as possible, and all meats are pasture-raised and from Animal Welfare Certified producers in NC. Vegetarians, gluten-free diets, and folks with common allergies like peanuts and shellfish, etc. can all be accommodated. Beyond water, coffee and tea, farm dinners are BYOB.

Elodie Farms is a no-kill goat farm in Rougemont, NC, located about 20-30 minutes north of Durham and Raleigh. Their farm is home to a herd of mixed-breed goats, old and young, that browse happily on 17+ acres of pasture amidst hundred-year old trees, old tobacco barns and a natural lake.

A one hour session to work on a pre-drawn piece or a custom design with Samantha Castrovinci, owner of Creative Tattoo Service. Samantha's tattoo career started in 2007. She specializes in illustrative tattooing that flows and fits the client's anatomy with art nouveau and biomechanical influences. Flora, fauna, faces, and figures often appear as the subject matter in her works. She is inspired by the modern human experience within ancient nature. Examples of Samantha's work can be seen below and on her instagram @samanthacastrovinci.

State of the art piercing and styling by in downtown Durham. Beyond piercing services, you will find high quality jewelry including implant grade titanium, solid gold, platinum, and niobium. Gem settings and designs come in a wide variety, making your options endless

Clarity strives to provide only the most up to date and aseptic piercing techniques and services possible. Durham's only single-use piercing studio.

1.5 hour tattoo session with Ariel Kopelove at Creative Tattoo Service in Durham. Ariel's style draws inspirations from art nouveau, botanical illustration, neo-traditional, horror, and abstract art. She loves tattooing critters of all sorts.

Zuri is an ethical, sustainable clothing company in Nairobi; Kenya. They sell "only one dress" in a myriad of everchanging prints in different fabrics and colors. It can be worn worn as a dress, jacket, tunic or skirt! They also sell pants, tops, goods for your home and many of their fabrics by the yard.

Website to view options: www.shopzuri.com

Anna Selvey at Fuss & Bother is ready to make your even more fabulous! Located in the Old East Durham neighborhood, F&B offers haircuts; a wide range of color services including all over color, highlights, balayage, grey blending, and fashion colors; beard trimming and shaping; blowouts & updos; straightening services.

Oh, and they have a "salon cat" named Mayo, rescued from the streets and now living in the lap of luxury.

As you come into Atelier N Fine Jewelry in the Ninth Street District in Durham, expect to be greeted as an old friend. They believe fine jewelry is created not simply with a craftsman's tools, but in the relationship established between client and designer. The founder of Atelier N and head goldsmith, An Nguyen, is the recipient of two prestigious Spectrum Awards, given by the American Gem Trade Association for jewelry design. Whether picking from the in-store collection or designing something new, you are in great hands.

One night stay and complimentary parking at this boutique hotel on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.

11"x14" color pencil drawing of pet + person framed to 16"x20", similar to the "Happy" example you see before you.

Through her company, Lynne Srba Pet & People Portraits in Raleigh, NC, Lynne has sold custom pet portraits all across the United States and internationally. Her unique ability as an artist to create a realistic likeness of your pet in any position, pose, or expression based on photographs you provide has made her one of the most sought after artists for pet portraits.Lynne will provide a sketch for approval before completing the portrait.

11"x14" color pencil drawing of pet + person framed to 16"x20", similar to the "Cletus" example you see before you. A miniature pin and magnet of your portrait are also included.

Through her company, Lynne Srba Pet & People Portraits in Raleigh, NC, Lynne has sold custom pet portraits all across the United States and internationally. Her unique ability as an artist to create a realistic likeness of your pet in any position, pose, or expression based on photographs you provide has made her one of the most sought after artists for pet portraits.Lynne will provide a sketch for approval before completing the portrait.

This package has it all!

• in-home initial consultation
• comprehensive physical exam
• series of 3 acupuncture +/- electroacupuncture +/- therapeutic laser sessions with Dr. Camille Sherrod, DVM, CVA, CTPEP

Canine or feline patients in Durham, Orange or Wake counties only. Estimated value $450 - $600 depending on services selected.

www.painfreevet.com

One family or individual photo session.

Includes 30 digital images for personal use! Flip through the photos in this item's auction page for more examples of her work.

30 minute headshot or commercial business photo session.

Includes 20+ digital images. Flip through the photos in this item's auction page for more examples of her work.

Green Beagle Lodge, recently voted a 2025 "reader favorite" in Chapel Hill Magazine has it all... pet boarding, daycare, cattery, grooming and training. Good for their Chapel Hill location near 1-40 and Hwy 86.

This amazing basket from Sunny Acres Pet Resort also includes $350 towards any of their services. Basket includes toys, treat jar, grooming tool set, Burt's Bees products, stocking holder, pet towel, koozies and a lovely throw blanket!

$100 of vet care Meadowmont Animal Hospital plus a 12 month supply of preventative medication for your pet (Revolution Plus or Simparica Trio).

"At Meadowmont, we're passionate about delivering exceptional veterinary care and heartfelt compassion to the pets and families of Chapel-Hill, Carrboro, and Durham North Carolina."

Value dependent on weight of pet and medication chosen.

Enjoy a magical makeover from Liby Clare at Wavelenghs plus thes amazing Aveda products!!

Includes a cut, style and complete make-up application

• Mini paddle brush ornament
• Majestic moisture hand and foot relief gift set
• Lip saver
• Travel size rosemary mint shampoo and conditioner
• Travel AirControl hairspray

Caribou gift basket w/coffee, mug and $10 gift card

Also includes $50 to Gray Squirrel Coffee company, located in downtown Carrboro, They offer an espresso bar with finely crafted beverages, house-made baked goods, coffee beans, brewing equipment, and awesome merchandise.

Enjoy two seats to the Great Gatsby on May 5th at DPAC (Section 4, row V, seats 201/202)! Enjoy VIP access during your fun-filled night, including VIP parking and access to the President's Club Lounge.

Enjoy two seats to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on January 4th at 1pm

Center section, front row of balcony! (Section 6, Row A, Seats 103 and 104.)

Overnight accommodations for two in a King or Double/Double room with full breakfast in the Vista Restaurant or via room service. All gratuities are included, except for baggage handling.

You are invited to enjoy a one-night stay in a Deluxe Room.

Experience all The Durham Hotel has to offer and enjoy the thoughtful amenities and inspired interior elements throughout the 53-room independent hotel. Instilled with the energy of its surroundings, this iconic, mid-century bank has been converted into a cultural hub for the vibrant and engaged downtown community.

Valid for a four-pack of tickets to any 2026 game for Terrace View or Outfield reserved seating. (Excludes July 4, 2026)

Pick a live event at the Carolina Theater and enjoy 2 tickets! Tickets are pending availability so be sure to call early. Value dependent on which show chosen by winner..

Durham Distillery, maker of Conniption Gin and other spirits invites you to buy from their local store or visit their bar and lounge serving small bites and cocktails.

Conniption Navy Strength Gin is declared the "Best Gin in the World" by Forbes and Beverage Tasting Institute, solidifying Durham Distillery's place as a global gin leader.

Hone your musical talent with 2, 1 hour-long private lessons at Russell Lacy Music. Choose from just about any instrument including drums; saxophone, clarinet, piano, guitar and even voice.

Two tickets to Carolina Ballet's Carmen Suite performed in downtown Raleigh. Your night of choice between February 5-22, 2026. Best seats available at time of redemption.

Have dinner less than a mile down the road at Second Empire with this $50 gift certificate.

Two tickets to any ADF performance for their 2026 season.

Enjoy one of the following for up to 8 persons!

• City Walking Tour - Guide-lead walking tour of downtown Durham or Raleigh. Explore the historical sites, architecture, and culture that have formed these small southern cities. Be ready for a hands-on activity and to meet a historical figure on the tour. Your guide will share some fascinating stories and treat you to a beer/wine at a local drinking spot.
• Group Scavenger Hunt (Raleigh) - You'll set out from the Capitol building for a friendly competitive scavenger hunt. After the hunt, your guide will treat you to a beer/wine while sharing photos and giving out awards.
• Haunted Ghost Walk (Raleigh) - Downtown Raleigh has a haunted history and you will explore some of these with your guide. Afterwards, you guide will share some fascinating stories, a hands-on activity and treat you to a beer/wine at a local drinking spot.

$300 valued private wine tasting for up to 6 people. Expires in one year.

4 general admission passes to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC.

The NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike, opened May 11, 2010, and includes artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a 278-person state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor, and NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop.

The goal of the facility is to honor NASCAR icons and create an enduring tribute to the drivers, crew members, team owners and others that have impacted the sport in the past, present and future.

4 weekend passes to ANY 2026 Spectator Event!

Located on the NC/Virginia border, VIR was recently chosen as one of Car and Driver Magazine's top six road courses in the nation, VIRginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road course offering professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing, as well as a wide range of track events. Each year, VIR draws tens of thousands of spectators for some of the best road racing in the country.

Excludes HyperFest and MotoAmerica 2026.

Enjoy unlimited classes at Pure Barre for one full month!

Meghan Mishalanie, owner of Stella Studio, is a magician! And she is ready to give you a haircut and style (or $75 for any service) plus these Ouai products for fine hair.

Bennett Pointe Grill & Bar is a casual and fun restaurant in west Durham with a multi-regional American menu laced with Southern influences. They offer something for everyone; dishes include fresh seafood, chicken, steaks and pastas along with burgers, wraps and entree salads. Low Country Shrimp & Grits is a favorite and save room for Key Lime Pie.

Use this certificate to join a 2-3 hour woodworking class to build a simple DIY project! Both adult and kids classes available.

Enjoy a private tour and tasting for eight guests at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Ponysaurus is a forward-thinking, backward-tasting brewery, creating beers that are meant to be savored, appreciated, contemplated, philosophized, studied, nuzzled, and mindfully guzzled.

And... this beer themed leash!

Get your UNC gear in time for the holidays!

$50 gift card to Carolina Sportswear and $50 to Johnny T-shirts, both on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.

Why not stop for lunch and enjoy pizza and more from Alfredo's Pizza Villa on Estes Road in Chapel Hill.

Treat yourself to a standard facial at Posh the Salon in Downtown Durham by Caroline. Includes a purifying treatment that includes a double cleanse, exfoliation with steam, skin analysis and extractions, facial massage, a facial mask with neck and shoulder massage, and hydration.

H2O Salon and Spa offers luxury self-care services in hair, nails, tanning, threading, full body waxing, lash extensions, Keratin & Brazilian treatment's, makeup and facials off Broad Street in Downtown Durham.

$250 towards your choice of classes, personal training, nutrition counseling, massage therapy or physical therapy at Synergy Fitness.
Synergy Fitness for Her is here to empower you on your health and fitness journey. Their community is woman-owned and woman-focused. Whatever your fitness goals, whether you're a fitness newcomer or a trained athlete, they've got programs that support your well-being.

Get ready to ride! Get a standard bicycle tune-up and make your ride as smooth as possible!

Your location, your friends! Spend an evening drinking creative cocktails with James Beard Award finalist, Shannon Healy, the owner of Alley Twenty Six. Known for their exceptional food and spirits, Alley Twenty Six has earned numerous local honors, including "Best Bartender in Durham County," "Best Place to Get Specialty Cocktails in Durham County," and "Best Neighborhood Bar in Durham County" from INDY Week.

This package includes three 750mL bottles of Tito's Vodka, and Alley Twenty Six will provide all garnishes. Classes typically last about 1.5 hours.

In Alexander, North Carolina, just north of Asheville and west of the historic French Broad River, sits a stunning 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom pet-friendly home-your modern, art-filled mountain oasis.

This thoughtfully designed retreat has everything you need for an unforgettable weeklong stay, plus a few surprises you won't see coming, like incredible custom murals and an indoor movie theater (yes, a movie theater!). With plenty of room to relax and recharge, sip your morning coffee on the back deck overlooking the French Broad River Valley, explore the mountain scenery, or end your evening gathered around the fire pit under the stars.

Be sure to flip through the photos for this location and house are truly beautiful!

Make your pet a star as the Next Face of APS! This exciting package features your furry friend in a one-hour, on-location family photo session with the talented Assorted Poppies Photo. Your pet will strut their stuff during their exclusive "Next Face of APS" photoshoot, and their glamor shots will appear in APS ads in Durham Magazine as well as a variety of promotional materials throughout the year.

But that's not all-your pet will also shine on social media as one of our most beloved ambassadors. Capture treasured memories while giving your pet their moment in the spotlight as our brightest advocate and unofficial spokesperson!

Escape to paradise with one unforgettable week (7 nights) at Almost Heaven Villa-a stunning private retreat perched between White Bay and Great Harbour on the idyllic Caribbean island of Jost Van Dyke, BVI. This beautifully appointed 3-bedroom villa sleeps up to 8 guests and features its own private pool and breathtaking panoramic views.

Jost Van Dyke is accessible by boat or ferry from St. Thomas or Tortola, making your arrival feel like the beginning of an adventure. Famous for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, laid-back charm, incredible cuisine, and warm, welcoming community, the island is home to White Bay, consistently ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world.

During your stay, your dedicated on-island host can help curate unforgettable experiences-boat excursions, private chef services, spa treatments, fishing trips, nature tours, and more-ensuring your vacation is as relaxing or adventurous as you wish.

Exclusions: Christmas, New Year's, and Easter weeks.
Booking window: Trip must be taken by November 23, 2027 (two years from auction date).
Additional details: Airfare and transfers not included, but the hosts are happy to assist with arrangements.

Experience an unforgettable evening with Durham's premier Mediterranean restaurant. Collaborate with one of the Triangle's most talented chefs and a top-tier catering team to design the dinner party of your dreams. Your guests will indulge in a four-course meal expertly paired with wines, while an experienced steward is on hand to answer all of your oenological questions.

Subject to availability. Gratuity not included.

Wellness Plan with Dental Cleaning from Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital.

Give your pet the exceptional care they deserve from one of Durham's most trusted veterinary teams! Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital is a beloved part of our community, dedicated to helping pets live long, healthy, and happy lives. Their comprehensive Wellness Plan focuses on preventive care-because early detection leads to better outcomes and lower costs.

This Wellness Plan includes:

• all exam fees
• core vaccinations
• annual bloodwork
• 4 nail trims
• dental cleaning for one cat or dog

Date-night rut? Not anymore! Get ready for 12 months of delicious adventures with gift certificates to these amazing places (plus, a little crafting fun for adults!)

The Angus Barn

CH Restaurant Group

Pizzeria Toro

Gocciolina

Hawkers Street Food

Crafts & Drafts

Namu

Pie Pushers

Eastcut Sandwich Bar

Flying Biscuit

Mezcalito

Top of the Hill

Bennett Pointe Grill

In Alexander, North Carolina, just north of Asheville and west of the historic French Broad River, sits a stunning 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom pet-friendly home-your modern, art-filled mountain oasis.

This thoughtfully designed retreat has everything you need for an unforgettable weeklong stay, plus a few surprises you won't see coming, like incredible custom murals and an indoor movie theater (yes, a movie theater!). With plenty of room to relax and recharge, sip your morning coffee on the back deck overlooking the French Broad River Valley, explore the mountain scenery, or end your evening gathered around the fire pit under the stars.

Be sure to flip through the photos for this location and house are truly beautiful!