Open your child's eyes to magical world of illustration and treat them and their classmates to a one-of-a-kind afternoon with award-winning children's book author and illustrator Gene Barretta P'23.

Gene has generously donated a fantastically fun 23" x 13" watercolor print originally featured in Joy Behar's Sheetzucacapoopoo: My Kind of Dog. Transform your child's reading nook with a piece of original artwork and build a love of reading at the same time. This prize package comes complete with five picture book biographies written or illustrated by Gene:

• Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives
• Now and Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin
• Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci
• The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver
• Muhammad Ali: A Champion is Born

That's not all!

Get those storybooks signed by the author/illustrator himself when Gene treats your child's class to an unforgettable assembly sometime in Fall 2023. Discover all that goes into making an illustration for a picture book. Learn about perseverance and the revision process. The assembly includes a storytime for your child's class led by Gene.

Finally, use your $100 Wayne Art Center gift certificate to find the perfect class or camp for your own budding artist!

This Trip is valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

• Deluxe Accommodations
• Round Trip Air for 2 Included in Most Trips
• Exciting Excursions and Adventures
• Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
• Options to Upgrade and Add Travelers

With sparkling glaciers, soaring eagles, grizzly bears and humpback whales, your cruise to America's Last Frontier is an adventure you will never forget! The fun begins in Seattle where you'll board your luxury cruise ship.

You'll marvel at the vast beauty and grandeur of one of the most pristine places on earth. At ports like Ketchikan, Juneau, Victoria and Skagway, you can add exciting experiences such as dog-sledding, exploring Klondike towns, or even sightseeing by train or sea plane. You'll savor gourmet meals, exciting nightlife and try your luck at the ship's casino!

This fabulous trip for two includes round trip air to Seattle, your amazing week-long voyage with comfortable ocean view cabin, delicious cruise ship dining, fabulous on-board entertainment and activities, the attentive service of your ship's professional staff, and memories of your adventure as big as Alaska itself!

Your AmFund travel specialist will book your Alaska Cruise adventure and you have 3 full years to take your trip with no blackout dates. This once in a lifetime adventure can be yours for your winning bid!

This Trip is valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

• Deluxe Accommodations
• Round Trip Air for 2 Included in Most Trips
• Exciting Excursions and Adventures
• Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
• Options to Upgrade and Add Travelers

This is your chance to immerse yourselves in a land revered for more than 2000 years as one of the most romantic and gorgeous places on earth!

The two of you will explore the gilded city of Florence with its historic sites, panoramic views, and cobblestone pathways that promise new discoveries at every turn. You'll enjoy VIP entry and a guided tour at the Museum Accademia where you'll marvel at Michelangelo's magnificent statue of "David."

Your deluxe accommodations are in a fully restored 17th century villa in the heart of a vineyard in the rolling hills of Tuscany. You'll love exploring quaint towns like Siena and Pisa and finding the best shopping in all of Italy in San Gimignano as well as great bargains at the famous designer outlets for Gucci, Ferragamo, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana.

One glorious day, you'll party with culinary masters who'll teach you the art of fine Italian cooking in their authentic Tuscan kitchen. Your trip includes round trip air for two, six nights deluxe accommodations, VIP entry to the Museum Accademia in Florence, your cooking class where you will learn to be spectacular chefs, and so much more!

This is your chance to see, feel and taste all that makes Tuscany irresistible.

This trip is booked by your own AmFund Travel Specialist and you will have 3 years with no blackout dates to go on your trip.

This Trip is valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

• Round trip airfare to Athens for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport
• 8 Night Deluxe Accommodations (3 Santorini, 3 Mykanos, 2 Athens)
• Ferry ride to Mykonos
• Inter-Island Flight to Santorini and Athens
• Half-Day Athens City Tour
• Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
• Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

For sun-drenched days and magic moonlit nights, there's no place more enchanting than the Greek Islands. Your idyllic adventure for two begins on sun-kissed Santorini for 3 days of sheer bliss on the island where blue-domed churches and snow-white houses dot the hillsides. In the rosy glow of sunset, you can sip fine wine and dine on fresh Mediterranean cuisine.

A scenic morning cruise takes you to Mykonos, renowned for its beauty and the international jet setters who love to vacation there. For 3 glorious days on Mykonos, you can explore the island, shop in trendy boutiques, and stroll the beach as the Aegean Sea tickles your toes.

Finally, you are off to Athens to walk in the footsteps of Socrates and Plato as you visit the city's ancient wonders. This is the stuff of legends and dreams.

Your once-in-a-lifetime 9-day Greece and Greek Islands Odyssey includes roundtrip air, luxurious accommodations with breakfast every day, your fascinating tour of Athens, and your treasured time on the islands everyone dreams of visiting.

Your AmFund Travel Specialist will book your trip and you will have 3 full years with no blackout dates to travel. Just think, you're only one bid away from creating precious memories you'll cherish forever!

This Trip is valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

• Round trip airfare for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport
• 6 Nights Deluxe Accommodations
• Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
• Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Imagine taking a deep breath and savoring the sweet aroma of tropical flowers as balmy breezes soothe your soul. From the moment you arrive, Costa Rica will enchant you with its pristine beaches, exquisite vistas, lush rainforests, and amazing wonders of nature found nowhere else in the world!

Imagine the two of you lounging next to a glistening pool sipping cool cocktails or relaxing on a sugar sand beach as warm waves gently sweep ashore.

Your week in Costa Rica can be as relaxed or as exciting as you wish. You'll stay at a 4-star resort and relax in sublime luxury. You might want to explore the rainforest, see a volcano and swing through the jungle canopy on a thrilling zip-line ride!

This once-in-a-lifetime vacation is your chance to relax and unwind in this land of unmatched pleasure and beauty.

This incredible package for two includes your 7 days, 6 nights deluxe accommodations, round trip airfare and memories of the most invigorating and relaxing adventure of your life!

Bid now on this gorgeous topical adventure!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

• Round trip airfare in and out of Calgary for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport
• 6 Nights Deluxe Accommodations (2 Calgary, 2 Lake Louise, 2 Banff Springs)
• Rental Car
• Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
• Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Enjoying the world's grandest views in the heart of Canada's wilderness, the two of you will see snow-capped mountains, meadows painted with wildflowers, glacial fields sparkling in the sun, and turquoise lakes reflecting the endless blue sky. Standing at the altar of Nature's cathedral, Banff, Lake Louise, and the Canadian Rockies are so majestic, so pristine, and beautiful, they literally take your breath away.

Your 7-day, 6-night adventure begins with your roundtrip flight to Calgary where you'll stay for two nights at your deluxe hotel before you set out to explore some of the most glorious scenery on earth. Calgary offers the finest in dining, shopping, and entertainment with a distinctive Wild West flare. From soaring skyscrapers to its world-famous annual Stampede rodeo events, Calgary is a beautiful and fascinating city to explore. Next, you are off on a stunning 3-hour drive in your rental car to gorgeous Lake Louise for 2 more nights in cozy luxury. In spring, summer, and fall, you can bask in nature's colorful grandeur or when it turns into a winter wonderland, you can enjoy the tingling joy of freshly fallen snow. You might want to explore the scenic Icefields Parkway where black bears, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and more roam the wild roadside. You could take a thrilling gondola ride to see magnificent views of Lake Louise or paddle a canoe on the calm glacial-fed waters.

You'll love your final two nights at the gorgeous Fairmont Banff Springs year-round luxury resort. In the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Banff National Park, this "Castle in the Rockies" has an award-winning spa, chic dining, a championship golf course, and unparalleled skiing in winter. Just a short stroll from the hotel is the charming town of Banff where you can explore local galleries and museums, shop in upscale boutiques, sample local cuisine, and enjoy year-round events and attractions including the Banff Gondola and more.

This 7-day adventure for two includes your roundtrip airfare to Calgary from your closest major airport, 6 nights deluxe accommodations at three of the most breathtaking locations on earth, 6 delicious breakfasts, your rental car, the person booking services of your travel specialist, and 3 years with no blackout dates to travel. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the thrilling memories and magnificent scenery included in this great outdoor adventure of a lifetime!

This Trip is valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

• Deluxe Accommodations
• Round Trip Air for 2 Included in Most Trips
• Exciting Excursions and Adventures
• Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
• Options to Upgrade and Add Travelers

San Francisco and the California Wine Country are the perfect places to unwind and relax.

Your long weekend escape takes you to a cozy bed and breakfast in the rolling hills and breathtaking vineyards of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. You'll ride the famous Wine Train to a beautiful winery where you'll enjoy a special sommelier tour and wine tasting. Back in San Francisco, you can take the famous cable cars to sample succulent seafood at Fisherman's Wharf, or enjoy exotic dishes in Chinatown. You might even want to take a cruise on San Francisco Bay before retiring to your deluxe hotel.

This 4-day, 3-night trip for two includes roundtrip air from any major airport in the United States, your deluxe Wine Country and San Francisco accommodations, Wine Train, a sommelier winery tour and tasting, and great memories of your San Francisco and Wine Country Adventure!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

• Round trip airfare in and out of Miami for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S airport
• Rental Car
• 3 Nights Deluxe Accommodations
• Catamaran cruise to the Dry Tortugas National Park
• Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip.
• Options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Balmy breezes, radiant sunsets and the laid-back charm of the Florida Keys promise fun and relaxation. Your adventure begins in Key West, where you'll enjoy 4 lazy days and 3 magical nights at one of the island's most luxurious resorts. You'll feel like you belong there the moment your toes touch the sand as you sip frozen Margaritas and let soft island breezes sweep over you. Enjoy lazy strolls past palm-shaded cottages, and explore quirky shops, art galleries, and author Ernest Hemingway's tropical home. Then celebrate as the sun sets the sky on fire before it sizzles into the Gulf of Mexico. Drop by for a drink at Hemingway's favorite bar, Sloppy Joes, then dine on fresh seafood or savory steaks at a casual cafe. Another day, you'll hop aboard a luxury catamaran for a cruise to the Dry Tortugas. Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board and spend the afternoon swimming, snorkeling, and exploring.

Your Key West adventure includes roundtrip airfare for two, your rental car, three nights' deluxe accommodations and your catamaran cruise to Dry Tortugas National Park.

Your AmFund travel specialist will book your trip, and you have 3 full years to travel with no blackout dates. Bid now and let Key West's sun, surf and sand rejuvenate your body and soul!

This AmFund Trip is Valid for 3 Years with NO Blackout dates and includes:

• 1 night Johannesburg
• 5 nights Premium Rhino Tent Accommodations
• 4 guided safari game drives
• in-country transfers
• 14 meals
• Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip
• Options to add travelers and extend your trip available upon request.

Your dreams will come true the moment you arrive at your luxurious lakefront safari camp nestled on the lush South African savannah tucked beneath majestic mountains. Welcome to your real life "Eden" where Mother Nature's exotic wildlife roam free and every morning you'll awaken to amazing sights and sounds inviting you to get up and explore!

Experienced professional guides will take you on escorted photo safaris to view wild animals up close from the safety of your Safari vehicle. You'll be awed by giant buffalo, tall giraffes, lumbering hippos, elusive leopards, and powerful crocodiles in their natural habitat adjacent to your private lodge. In addition to your thrilling never-to-be-forgotten game drives, you can enjoy your own private plunge pool, spot magnificently colored birds perched near your balcony, or safely explore the lodge's protected property where amiable antelope graze peacefully and free. In the evenings you'll enjoy romantic candlelight dinners at impeccably set tables at the lodge's main dining hall or mouthwatering barbeques cooked over a crackling fire under South Africa's vast starlit sky. After your game drives and delicious dinners, you'll curl up in the cozy comfort of your palatial safari tent perched high on an embankment overlooking the moonlit lake while gentle breezes lull you into a good night's sleep.

The two of you will have three full years with no blackout dates to enjoy this amazing adventure which includes a night in classic Johannesburg, five nights at your luxury safari lodge, four guided photo safari game drives, all your in-country transfers, 14 scrumptious meals, and memories that will last forever.

Brought to you by Mr. Frawley, Mr. Laughead, and Ms. McMurrer. Spend a weekday afternoon in the fall of 2023 at John Heinz Wildlife Refuge hiking, exploring, and looking for great blue herons, egrets, swans, and bald eagles. Binoculars and a picnic lunch provided. Good for you and a friend.

Join Mr. Robison, Mr. Drill, and Mr. Hoffman for 18 holes of fun! Spend a school day hitting the links and enjoying the fresh air. Good for one student with prior golf playing experience.

Experience! Garden Starting with Ms. Hafer

Whether you are a newbie to gardening or have started liking gardening but don't know how to set up your garden, Ms. Hafer to the rescue. Together, you and your family will learn and build a pollinator garden or a small vegetable garden custom to your space.

Ms. Hafer is a Master Gardner with intensive horticultural training and will be your personal garden coach guiding you and your family through topics such as: plant identification, soils and plant nutrition, plant growth and propagation, integrated pest management, diagnosing plant problems, home landscaping and maintenance, disease control, turf management, fruit and vegetable production, and plant selection.

Lunch and a Craft Experience: Join Mrs. Mager and Mrs. Baver along with a friend of your choosing for a lunch of your choice. After enjoying a special lunch, pick a craft or two to make with your friend.

Disc Golf Day! On a beautiful fall day, Mr. Frawley and Mr. Kline will take you and two friends out of school to play a round of disc golf! No experience or equipment required. We'll stop at Wawa on the way to buy lunch for you and your friends. It'll be a great, outdoor day while your jealous friends stay in school.

For students entering Grades 9 - 12.

Join Mrs. Osborne and Ms. Butera during lunch to make your own sundaes! We will have plenty of ice cream flavors and toppings to make the ultimate sundae!

For K - 5 students.

Movie trip! A student and two friends get to leave school early to see a movie in the fall. The auction item includes tickets, popcorn, and drinks for all three students.

For students currently in Grades 8-12.

Fandango and Frawley take the picnic party to the field. One lucky student and two to three friends will win the opportunity to have a picnic lunch on the field with Ms. Frawley and the world-famous award-winning pooch of all pooches, Fangdango.

Take me out to the ball game...during school!

Ms. Sicina, Ms. Williams, and Mrs. Crawford will take the lucky student and two friends to an afternoon Phillies game this fall or spring. Treats and laughs included.

One lucky student will get to work with Ms. Sweet this fall and take over Woodlynde's Instagram account for a day!

Mr. Tim's been playing competitive soccer for nearly 20 years. He even played semi-professionally in Germany before joining Woodlynde's ranks. Now, you'll have the chance to learn with one of the best. The winner of this package gets three hours of high-level soccer tricks and tactics practice. For one student or a student joined by up to two friends.