#1 PIZZA MAKING PARTY W/WINE & GELATO

Learn to master the art of pizza making with home chefs Phil Potestio and Sally Hudson. This package includes a virtual demonstration (live or recorded) for 6-8 people and homemade pizza delivery to your house along with a "pizza-making kit" with special toppings to try on your own! Paired with six bottles of Sagra wine and a $15 gift certificate to Pinolo Gelato!

Starting Bid: $300

#2 PINOT NOIR MASTER CLASS

Take a virtual tour through six distinct Willamette Valley sub-AVAs with PBSCA's resident Sommelier and Winemaker Amelia McCandlish Esper. During this Master Class you'll sample Pinot noir wines from the excellent 2016 vintage while learning about why the Willamette Valley is a world class region for growing Pinot noir. Discover how these small sub-regions, while incredibly close geographically, are so different from one another. Amelia will take you to "visit" six distinct wineries as you taste through and learn about the site differences.

This package includes six bottles of premium Single Vineyard Pinot noir wines from six different sub-appellations of the Northern Willamette Valley. Approximate wine retail value: $400

Special thanks to our generous donors: The Eyrie Vineyards, Brittan Vineyards, Quaintrelle Wines, Colene Clemens, Apolloni Vineyards and Elk Cove Wines.

Starting Bid: $375

#3 CAFFE UMBRIA COFFEE BASKET

This package includes an assortment of coffee from Portland’s local Italian roaster Caffè Umbria, along with a to-go mug and a $25 gift certificate to any of their cafes. Retail value: $100

Starting Bid: $50

#4 JOHN ROBINSON FRAMED PAINTING OF VENICE

Add a little piece of Italy to your home decor with this beautiful 16” X 20” framed acrylic painting, by Portland-based artist John Robinson. Painting inspired by a photo taken by the artist in 2017 of a small residential canal in Venice. Value: $450

Starting Bid: $175

#5 ITALIAN ART APPRECIATION NIGHT & GIFT BASKET

Join us for a night of Italian art appreciation and wine with up to ten of your friends for a lively virtual tour and conversation. Learn to engage with Italian art through the ages and interpret key symbolism while having fun with friends. With your virtual art night hosted by Lane Selman and Gaby Linquist, you will also receive a Bologna-art inspired gift basket including six bottles of Sagra wines and a Bologna art history book.

Starting Bid: $300

#6 CANNON BEACH WEEKEND

The perfect Cannon Beach home for your 2-night family retreat, this great four bedroom house is your go-to spot for a visit to the beach. Located in a quiet neighborhood on Spruce Street, it is a short walk to the beach, Haystack Rock, and loads of eateries and shopping. The house features an open concept dining/kitchen/family room, a fireplace/reading room, a den/daybed room, the second floor holds three spacious bedrooms (a double-bunk room, a queen bedroom, and a king master suite) and an additional full bathroom. The fully-fenced backyard is great for Frisbee tournaments, the family dog, or evening conversations. The spacious back deck is outfitted with comfortable Adirondack chairs and a gas grill.

Starting Bid: $350

#7 ULTIMATE PIZZA TAKEOUT PACKAGE

Indulge in the ultimate takeout meal. Enjoy a feast for 4-6 people from Lovely's Fifty Fifty compliments of the self-proclaimed "Queen of Pizza" and owner Sarah Minnick. This package includes two pizzas, two bottles of wine, two pints of ice cream, and one salad.

Starting Bid: $125

#8 AL FRESCO DINING AT RICCARDO’S

Treat yourself and a special someone to an evening dinner "al fresco" on the patio of Riccardo’s. This family-run Lake Oswego restaurant offers fine dining and classic Italian fare, complete with a beautiful outdoor patio and bocce court. This package includes a gift certificate for $75 to Riccardo’s, a $15 gift certificate to Pinolo Gelato, and two bottles of Sagra wine.

Starting Bid: $75

#9 ART BY RICK POTESTIO

This beautiful 3” X 5” drawing by local artist Rick Potestio is packaged with a larger Pottery Barn frame. Artwork accompanied by two bottles of Sagra Wine.

Starting bid: $75

#10 PORTRAIT SESSION

This package features a Standard Portrait Session from Artistic Bliss Photography. The session will take place in an outdoor location. It includes all coordination, planning, and editing on selected portraits as well as an 11” X 14” canvas or mounted print art-piece. Retail value: $775

Starting Bid: $150

#11 BIG NIGHT OUT

Enjoy a night of Italian culinary delight with a guided cooking class and dinner experience for 4 people (virtual or safely in-person, depending on preferences). Your chef for the evening, Daniel Vizzini, will be accompanied by board members Elena, Lise, and Catie to provide hands-on instruction for making pappardelle pasta and brew quality espresso at home. Throughout the class you will learn some new Italian language skills as well! Participants will receive a thoughtfully curated basket with artisanal ingredients and supplies along with a jar of homemade bolognese sauce to accompany the homemade pasta. There will also be Italian treats, wine, dessert, and Caffe Umbria coffee for everyone. Event will be scheduled based on winner’s preference.

Starting Bid: $350

#12 WINTER CSA AND RADICCHIO

Liven up your meals with a Winter CSA and Radicchio box from Wild Root Farms. Specializing in growing diverse and unique crops and committed to following organic practices, Wild Roots aims to provide the most flavorful and nutrient-dense produce for Portland area chefs. This package includes a Winter CSA membership which is 7 large shares every other week plus one fantastic variety box of various types of radicchio! Retail value $475+.

Starting Bid: $325

#13 ITALIAN FOOD LOVER PACKAGE

This gift box includes high-quality ingredients from Real Good Food to create a beautiful Italian pasta dish. Items included: pasta, tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, and salt. Top off your home creation with a $15 gift certificate to Pinolo Gelato.

Starting Bid: $65

#14 GUMBA RESTAURANT

Portland's famed pasta food cart Gumba has now opened a full scale restaurant! Enjoy a dine in or take out meal with a $100 gift certificate for Gumba, a $15 gift certificate to Pinolo Gelato, and two bottles of Sagra wine.

Starting Bid: $75

#15 NEWBORN PORTRAIT SESSION

This package features a portrait session with a newborn child and parents with Artistic Bliss Photography. The session will take place in their Cornelius studio (once COVID restrictions allow). Package includes all planning, coordination, and editing of selected portraits as well as a 11” x 14” mounted print and digital file. Artistic Bliss will also do a mini session within a year of the newborn session for the child to capture life stages. Retail value: $775

Starting Bid: $150

#16 SICILIAN FOOD LOVER

Indulge in a Sicilian deli-style lunch at Sebastiano's, a local eatery in the Montavilla neighborhood offering Sicilian specialites. Top it off with gelato from Pinolo, an authentic gelateria on SE Division. This package includes lunch for two and two dozen Italian cookies from Sebastiano's, plus a $15 gift certificate to Pinolo Gelato.

Starting Bid: $75

#17 DATERRA CUCINA SMALL PASTA BUNDLE

Straight from Italy. . . this amazing DaTerra Cucina ceramic cookware adds professionalism, style, and ease to any kitchen. Not only are these Italian-Made Vesuvio nonstick ceramic pans gorgeous and easy to use, their non-stick ceramic coating is also safer than Teflon, which contains harmful chemicals like PTFE and PTOA that could eventually flake off into your food. Plus, it will make everything taste like Nonna used to make. Retail value: $237

Starting Bid: $100

#18 FULL SAIL BREWERY GIFT BASKET

With this package you will get a Full Sail 54-Quart Steel-Belted Cooler (Coleman), a Full Sail/Session Stainless Steel Growler, a gift certificate to Full Sail Brew Pub in Hood River, Oregon, two Full Sail ‘Hood River Hazy’ IPA six packs, and two Session Premium Lager six packs. Retail Value: $266