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Diamonds are Forever
This beautifully hand-crafted piece of jewelry from Cristina Romig and Co., valued at $900, would make a wonderful gift for a child receiving First Communion or being confirmed. And what mom wouldn’t look stunning at brunch on Mother’s Day with this 14-carat white gold, 18-inch necklace with a total diamond carat weight of 0.25 as part of her outfit?

If You’ve Got ’Em, Smoke ’em
Who wouldn’t, especially if they had a sealed box of authentic Cuban cigars? The Montecristo No. 2 has always been a favorite of the Cigar Aficionado editors and was named the 3rd Best Cigar in 2007. The 6 1/8-inch x 52-ring cigar is one of the most flavorful, best drawing smokes ever. It delivers loads of earthy and tobacco character with a full body and lots of spicy undertones. They offer the perfect end to a round of golf; a nice way to toast the new groom; or who could ever forget the birth of a child or grandchild when the announcement is marked by a fine Cuban.

Four Clubs, that’s Aces
If 18 holes of golf with friends followed by lunch is your idea of an afternoon well-spent, then how about doing it four times - and at some of the area’s best courses. Through the generosity of Todd and Claire Gunther of Monroe Country Club, Tim and Carolann Manno of Midvale Country Club, Derrick and Laurie Spatorico of Cobblestone Creek and John and Christine Sebastian of the Country Club of Mendon, this wonderful opportunity to spoil that day mowing the lawn and take a good walk, instead, could be yours.

Praying and Putting
OK, maybe praying for better putting is more accurate. Enjoy 18 holes and lunch with Fr. Jim Schwartz and two friends at Oak Hill Country Club, courtesy of Tom and Norma Mooney. Oak Hill has hosted all six of the men’s championships, including the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, the U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Senior Open. Now, it waits to host you.

Picture Perfect
Haven’t had a family portrait taken in some time? Want to capture that perfect gap-toothed smile your child has been showing off? This might be the perfect time to do so with Tantalo Photography providing a $700 gift certificate toward a session in their studio and Kelly Callahan of Rochester Picture Framing offering free framing - a $200 value - to the winner of this auction item. Now that’s something to smile about.

Winter “Ahhhs”
The Ski Company in Henrietta wants you to enjoy winters in the northeast, especially with all the great resorts in our area and the Adirondacks only a hop, skip and a chairlift away. Use a $400 gift certificate toward boots, skis, a snowboard or any gear that you’ll need to hit the slopes in style.

Calling All Bills Fans
This is for the true Buffalo Bills fan; an autographed red full size replica throwback helmet from 23 players from the 2008 Buffalo Bills team, including Trent Edwards, Lee Evans, Roscoe Parrish and Terrence McGreer. What better memento for the sports shelf in your home or office than this rare helmet. Maybe even consider taking it over to the next Bills training camp and add more signatures from some of the newer players.

Everyone Needs an Island
This is a great Adirondack family getaway at a rustic, private club (Rapshaw) with 106 years worth of tradition. Following a scenic 3- to 4-hour drive from Rochester, a steward will meet you at the boat dock and transport you to an island with your own cabin. A cook will provide three excellent family-style meals per day. You’ll be able to explore the island, enjoy the water or just sit and relax. This two-night stay in June or Sept. 2010, which is good for two adults and two children, is valued at $600. An extra night and/or additional accommodations for children can be purchased. Call John Sciortino at 377-0231 for assistance with your reservation.

Sweet, Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Enjoy tickets and accommodations for up to 12 people in a Frontier Field Diamond Suite for a Red Wings game in April or May, courtesy of Matt Cipro, director of promotions for Rochester’s Triple-A club. This package also includes four VIP parking passes and the children in your group will receive a gift bag of Red Wing goodies. Date arranged through director of promotions, some restrictions may apply. Valued at $750.

More Than A Summer Camp
With eight different theme camps to choose from, including Pirate Week and World Cup Week, Camp Stella Maris is a year-round resource for children and families. We're focused on positive youth development by providing a safe environment, positive role models and quality programming. This opportunity for a week of camp of your choice, values at $550, on beautiful Conesus Lake in Livonia is for one NEW camper.

One Cool Concert
Enjoy a concert of your choice at the Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) and enjoy it from the RBS Citizens Bank Corporate box suite during the 2010 summer season. Whether you enjoy the country crossover tunes of Sugarland or the all-star tour of former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, this package enables you to enjoy them with three others and includes dinner and refreshments served in the box suite during the show. This item, valued at $1,000, is made courtesy of RBS Citizens Bank. Reservations must be made by May 15 to insure ticket choice, so check out the Web site and enjoy the show.

Get Healthy, Stay Healthy
Enjoy a six-month Family Membership at Penfield’s very own Eastside Family YMCA. The facility, equipped with state-of-the-art fitness machines, also offers a wide variety of classes, swimming programs and a great Child Center for all ages. They even have a Tween Center. This package, donated by Kevin Fitzpatrick and Maureen Burdick of the Eastside Y, also includes four personal training sessions with Burdick, the Wellness Coordinator, with the goal being to help you develop your own fitness regimen. You may even want to run your first 5K race in June, sponsored by the YMCA. If so, the entrance fee will be waived, plus you’ll receive a bag, water bottle and towel. Valued at $850, this item will keep you on the path to a healthy tomorrow.