Welcome to the online auction we have set up for Michelle Juniper. The goal of this auction is to fundraise for a van with a ramp which will allow Michelle and her wheelchair to be able to travel to church and around town. Read the details within the article here. Here are the first items available for the silent auction. The highest bid submitted will win the donated prize.
 

1. VELVET'S 2-HOURS OF CLEANING SERVICE

need help getting ready for Christmas? have an area around the house you have been avoiding to clean? beed an extra set of hands?...

• Velvet is offering two hours of cleaning service, in your home.
• using your cleaning supplies, Velvet will spend two hours making your home spiffy just in time for Christmas.
• for TWO hours, Velvet will dedicate herself to those light cleaning tasks to make your home gleam.
• impress your friends or get a 'thumbs-up' from your mother-in-law, with a little help from Velvet.

approx. value for item: $50.  CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. due date not yet set.
 

2. HANDMADE FINE SILVER HEART PENDANT

a beautiful handmade hallmarked Fine Silver heart pendant made and generously donated by Denise del Mundo

• this pendant is approximately the size of a nickel, is .999 Fine Silver, made from eco-friendly reclaimed silver.
• it has been formed, sanded, refined and sintered to 1650* Then it is tumbled to harden and shine it, and further hand polished.
• it comes with a black leather cord necklace with sterling clasps.
• Fine Silver is pure silver and does not tarnish as fast as sterling silver, (which is an alloy, having other metals added). Care for your pendant as you would regular sterling.

approx. value for beautiful item: $75.  CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. due date not yet set.
 

3. HANDMADE FINE SILVER SQUARE PENDANT

a beautiful handmade hallmarked Fine Silver SQUARE pendant made and generously donated by Denise del Mundo

• this pendant is approximately the size of a nickel, is .999 Fine Silver, made from eco-friendly reclaimed silver.
• it has been formed, sanded, refined and sintered to 1650* Then it is tumbled to harden and shine it, and further hand polished.
• the necklace will be not exactly as shown, with sterling clasps.
• Fine Silver is pure silver and does not tarnish as fast as sterling silver, (which is an alloy, having other metals added). Care for your pendant as you would regular sterling.

approx. value for beautiful item: $75.  CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID.
BIDDING CLOSES MIDNIGHT MONDAY DECEMBER 19TH, 2011
 

4. HANDPAINTED MAILBOX

decorative, ornate, painted with care. this mailbox was handpainted and generously donated by Joanne Stephens Fletcher

• customized floral, hand painted wooden mailbox, with hinged lid.
• a beautiful decorative item to hold your mail or similar sized paperwork.

approx. value for beautiful item: $50.   CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. due date not yet set.
 

5. MATRIX BIOLAGE COLOURCARE SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER

TWO sets of this 500ml, shampoo & conditioner combo,  generously donated by Joanne Stephens Fletcher

• Matrix Biolage Colorcarethérapie Color Care Shampoo cleanses whilst preventing colour fade. Hair is left silky and shiny with brilliant colour radiance.
• using the nourishing botanical ingredients of Hibiscus and Citrus, Colorcarethérapie products enhance hair's natural health whilst protecting from UV rays that weaken the hair and cause colour fade.

approx. value for each set: $48.; for both sets $96.   CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. due date not yet set.
 

6. ONLINE MARKETING PACKAGE

this package includes a healthy set of marketing tools for your business which starts on 365ontario.info/365owensound.com and includes the following:

• a full article business profile story promoting your business, written by the 365 team and published on our website.
• the article will be circulated on our facebook page, tweeted, retweeted.
• the article becomes your property which you can republish, post on your own site, facebook page or wherever to improve your online fingerprint.
• your choice of one year's advertising on 365 on TOP BANNER or HOTBOX or RIGHT COLUMN positions; ad will be designed by the 365 design team.
• a permanent PREMIUM DIRECTORY listing on 365, posted on 365, reposted, tweeted and retweeted monthly. click here for sample.
• suitable stock photography from the MOMENT is CAPTURED's photo library for your marketing material.

approx. value for pkg: $575.   CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. due date not yet set.
 

7. PHOTOGRAPHY SITTING

this package is time with photographer Michelle Robinson who will shoot a set of images of you

• one hour with michelle at your home or at a chosen scenic location of your choosing.
• the shoot can be of yourself or you and your family or you and an intimate group of your friends.
• from the hour, Michelle will take up to 100 photos; you will receive a disk with the best 40.
• your top selected five images will be professionally retouched by photoshop expert Robby Breadner prior to being disked.
• all images will be high resolution and suitable for print enlargements up to 11x17 inches in size.

approx. value for pkg: $95.  CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID.
BIDDING CLOSES MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21ST, 2011
 

8. TWO PAIR OF TRADITIONAL SNOWSHOES

these two pair of authentic Native North American snowshoes.

• one pair is in excellent condition, the other pair is in mint condition not looking to have much if any wear.
• please specify if you want only one pair.

approx. value for pkg: $130.  CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. due date not yet set.
 

9. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING PKG

this package is to help you with social media by setting your business up to begin making the most of social media.

• set up facebook page for your business by inserting initial supplied content, designing profile photos, inviting friends to become fans.
• posting 3 posts on facebook page to initiate traffic
• set up twitter account for your business: inserting initial content, profile image, gathering 50 followers.
  
• send out 20 tweets + retweet them to at least 500 twitter followers in ontario.
• provide passwords and instructions on HOW TO post on both mediums
• set up PREMIUM DIRECTORY listing on 365ontario.info/365owensound.com which includes content from website.

approx. value for pkg: $195.  CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID.
BIDDING CLOSES MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21ST, 2011

10. PET GROOMING PKG

this is a great grooming package for anyone who has a pet in need of regular professional care; generously donated by Teresa at Teresa's Pet Clips, 519.376.0449.

• shampoo, clip and brush your small dog.
• includes nail trimming, ear cleaning and all the fundamentals to make your much loved furry family member look great.
• the $46. package can be put toward a larger dog grooming
  
• Teresa's Pet Clips is located at 204 13th Street East, Owen Sound ON, N4K 1W3.

value for pkg: $46. CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. due date not yet set.

BIDDING CLOSES MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21ST, 2011
 

11. SPA BATH PRODUCTS GIFT BASKET

a terrific gift basket of Spa bath products generously donated by Mindy Biggar of the 9th Street West Spa in Owen Sound.

• includes a variety of creams, bath oils and scrubs to pamper yourself at home.
• these are the very products used at the 9th Street West Spa, which includes HaKen & other brand names.

value for pkg: $70. CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. Due date not yet set.
 

12. HAIR CARE & AROMATHERAPY GIFT BASKET

a wonderful gift basket dedicated to your hair care, generously donated by Heather's Chair Hairstyist, Owen Sound, 519.376.2887.

• includes a variety of hair care products to enjoy beautiful healthy hair.
• includes Schwarzkopf Professional Mousse, Nioxin hair cleanser, conditioner and scalp treatment for fine hair.
• the gift basket also includes a Sugar Cookie homemade aromatherapy, scented candle.
• includes Matrix brand hair care item.

value for pkg: $75. CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. Due date not yet set.
 

13. HORIZON THERAPY 1-HOUR MASSAGE

this is a gift certificate which entitles the owner to benefit from a healthy, therapeutic massage, generously donated by Jodi McKee of Horizon Therapy Centre, Owen Sound, 519.371.4104.

• one full hour at the hands of Registered Massage Therapist, Jodi McKee owner of Horizon Therapy.
• Jodi McKee has been providing professional massages in the Owen Sound area for well over a decade to relieve stress, back ache, over exertion and past injury.
• this is the perfect gift for the person in your life (including yourself) who could benefit from Jodi's expert touch.
• The Horizon Therapy Centre is located at 784 16th Street East, Owen Sound.

value for pkg: $80. CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. Due date not yet set.

BIDDING CLOSES MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21ST, 2011

14. CHOICE OF HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK OF OWEN SOUND

this item is your choice of one or the other of these two photography books documenting Owen Sound, generously donated by Peter Ciokan and the team at Foto Art located downtown Owen Sound.

• you can select a choice of one or the other books. The first book is A Photographer's View of Owen Sound, Photographs by Gerry McDonald from 1955 to 1974. The second book is Owen Sound, The Community View: Photographs from 1866 to 1957.
• whichever of the two books you decide to bid on, each has a wonderful collection of vintage, historic images of Owen Sound.
• both books are amazing peeks into Owen Sound's past, presenting landmarks, points of interest and everyday life. step back in time within their pages.
• These books were produced and published by the folks at Foto Art.
• More vintage photos can be enjoyed online on the facebook page Grey Bruce Image Archives or visit their website www.greybruceimagearchives.com.

value for pkg: $35. CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. Due date not yet set.
 

15. WEB SPLASH PAGE + HOSTING

this item is the best start for your business to have a website, generously donated by hi-octane communications & design inc.

• to start, you get help purchasing your own domain name that is for your own business. (if you don't already have one).
• your splash page will be designed from the content you submit: some descriptive text, your email address, facebook page (if applicable) logo and photography.
• hi-octane creative will help with the editing of the text and adjustments to the images, to make everything their best.
• hi-octane creative builds you a brand new, single splash page for your company that includes your info, logo, images, email link.
• hi-octane creative will develop the splash page in html code and post it online on hosting space that is included in the package.
• the included hosting of your splash page includes 2 email accounts and hosting for one year.
• tech support for any questions you may have regarding the hosting and email setup. 

value for pkg: $500. CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR BID. Please note, this item has a minimum bid of $100. Due date not yet set.
 

We now have 15 amazing auction items available. Each of them would be great for Christmas gifts and some are excellent for your small business. If you have something you would like to offer as a donated product or service, please contact michelle@365ontario.info or editor@365owensound.com or call 519.379.6774 and ask for Michelle.