Gambier Island Annual Fundraising Auction

The special picture frame will showcase your favourite summer 2018 memory (from the Summer Fair?) when the rainy winter comes back. But fret not, you'll be ready for the long winter days with new art supplies to keep your creative juices flowing! You'll find everything you need at Lisa's Framing & Art Supplies in upper Gibsons.

Value: $50 + frame

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date.

More info: LIsa's Framing & art Supplies

This Friendly Frog is looking for its new home!

Made of steel with a rustic pantina and krylon finish, it is water resistant and can live outdoors year-round. It will be happy in your garden, hanging out on a fence or inside, resting in a plant pot.

Approximately 10-12 inches. Created by artists Roz Stanton (Pemberton) and Kerri Luciani (Sechelt). 

Value: $40

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. This item will not be mailed.

More info: Silvanas Design and Fashion Accessories

Framed 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" painting giclée generously donated by Jen Drysdale, an accomplished visual artist on the Sunshine Coast.

The canvas is matte finish giclée, signed and numbered (Limited First Edition 2/100) called "Island Shore". We are convinced Jen was inspired by Gambier Island!

This is a beautiful piece that will remind you of our beautiful island--wherever you choose to hang it!

Value: $100

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date.

More info: Jen Drysdale

This bag is a work of art!

Unisex messenger bag, crossbody or shoulder with 2 exterior pockets

Made in Guadalajara Mexico and purchased in San Jose del Cabo at Antigua Los Cabos.

Nappa leather (cowhide), ostrich skin, wood, copper rivets Dimensions 20cm x 29cm x 6cm Strap fully adjustable

Value: $160 (includes careful transportation from San Jose del Cabo!)

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date.

Thank you to Gamierite Deborah Porter for this donation!

This is a locally made artisan chocolate, Sunshine Coast beer and Okanagan wine pairing kit for some serious and delicious fun.

We provide one bottle each of red wine, bubbly white and beer and three different cheeses and six different chocolate flavours. Yes, we'll include the pairing instructions.

You provide the venue and invitations to your closest (and most deserving!) friends. 

Value: $250

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. (Note: This artisan chocolate is delicious, so don't wait too long.)

Info about the chocolatier: Art meets Chocolate

One of North Vancouver's favourite pubs!

The Black Bear has been a local pub in Lynn Valley for 20+ years. The menu features fresh produce, craft beer and all the pub favourites for brunch, lunch or dinner.

Value: $35

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. Item can also be mailed.

Location: 1177 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver

More info: The Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub 

One of North Vancouver's favourite pubs!

The Black Bear has been a local pub in Lynn Valley for 20+ years. The menu features fresh produce, craft beer and all the pub favourites for brunch, lunch or dinner.

Value: $35

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. Item can also be mailed.

Location: 1177 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver

More info: The Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub 

Just a short drive from the Langdale Ferry Terminal, the Blackfish Pub offers traditional and west coast contemporary cuisine, a large selection of beer on tap, and of course, fast and friendly service.

Value: $50

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. Item can also be mailed.

More info: Blackfish Pub

You can ask anyone behind the counter at Fisherman's Market about the origin of anything in the shop, and you'll get the full story because chances are that same person is the one who pulled it out of the sea. This is a Sunshine Coast family business that knows local waters and almost everything that lives in it!

Value: $20

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date.

More info: Fisherman's Market

Ask anyone behind the counter at Fisherman's Market the origin of anything in the shop, and chances are that same person is the one who pulled it out of the sea. This is a Sunshine Coast family business that knows local water with many generations of fishing.

Value: $20

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date.

More info: Fisherman's Market

A Gibson's favourite for more than 30 years! Come in for tasty pub food and refreshments and enjoy the spectacular waterfront view. 

Value: $50

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. This item can be mailed.

More info: Gramma's Pub

Assortment of delicious snacks from the Gibsons Marketplace IGA. This item is available only to bidders who can attend the Gambier Island live auction on August 4th or who plan to visit the island shortly after that date.

Value: $50

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date.

Enjoy a delicious meal at this established and friendly West Vancouver bistro located at 1403 Marine Drive. A convenient stop on your way to or from the island!

Value: $25

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. This item can be mailed.

Two invitations to a tasting with the Scotch Whiskey Association of Gambier (SWAG). We have no details to provide in this write up because the club is very secretive. Members meet monthly except during the summer, usually on the second Saturday of the month.

What happens at SWAG stays at SWAG.

Certificate needs to be redeemed between September 2018 and June 2019--prime "sipping season!"

Value: $70

Bragging rights: Priceless.

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. This item can be mailed.

Morley and Stephen's Sheet Bliss Bakery Cafe in Upper Gibsons is where you are sure to fun into other Gambierites! Our favourite "home away from home" destination on the Coast.

Value: $30

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. Item can be mailed.

This is the ultimate truffle pack for the truffle lover. Three 60 ml samples: Black Truffle Olive Oil, White Truffle Olive Oil and Black Truffle Salt.

The Gibsons-based Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Company is your one-stop shop for meal inspiration (even recipies!) and artisan olive oils and vinegars from around the world... Your tastebuds will thank you.

Value: $34.99

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. 

More info: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Company

Top up your wine "cellar" without breaking the bank and without compromising on taste!

Stop in at Sunshine Coast Winemaking, select your grape or blend and let the professional staff do the rest for you until it's bottling day.

Value: $75 towards on-premise wine making

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. This item can be mailed.

Location: #6 - 747 North Road, Gibsons

More info: Sunshine Coast Winemaking on Facebook

SuperValu is an independent, locally owned and operated supermarket. We take pride in filling our shelves with the food choices you want. Organics, Natural, Diet Specific, Gluten Free, Bulk, Locally Crafted & Grown… we offer you a huge selection.

Value: $25

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. Item can be mailed.

One more ferry wait? No problem! Keep this certificate for Troll's Restaurant in your wallet and you can enjoy the wait in the comfort of Horseshoe Bay's "World Famous Fish and Chip Restaurant!" 

Value: $50

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. Item can also be mailed.

Troll's Restaurant website

One more ferry wait? No problem! Keep this certificate for Troll's Restaurant in your wallet and you can enjoy the wait in the comfort of Horseshoe Bay's "World Famous Fish and Chip Restaurant!" 

Value: $50

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. Item can also be mailed.

Troll's Restaurant website

Take your pick: wine, beer, coolers or cider. Wilson Creek UBrew has it all!

Value: $100 towards on-premise brewing

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. It can also be mailed after the live auction.

Location: Wilson Creek, Sunshine Coast

More info: Wilson Creek UBrew

Gift certificate from NorthShore Sports Medicine toward an initial visit with a registered physiotherapist who can help:

• Assess and diagnose an injury or condition and recommend an immediate course of action
• Help relieve pain
• Reduce inflammation and swelling that may inhibit rapid recovery
• Create a specific exercise program

Did you know that a foam rolling routine not only works the piriformis, but also has the added benefit of providing myofascial release within the gluteus medius, gluteus maximus and gluteus minimus?

We want to make sure you work out all those important muscles, so we're adding a foam roller to this bundle!

Value: $105

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date.

Two locations: Brooksbank and Deep Cove

More info: NorthShore Sports Medicine

Did you know that "sakihta" is a Cree word for "love"?

This is so fitting of how we feel after a body massage by Melissa Mills of Sakihta Day Spa, located in the Cedars Inn in Gibsons. Put this certificate towards a 90-min massage.

Value: $120

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. Item can be mailed.

More info: Sakihta Day Spa

It's sandal season... time for a pedicure!

Your entire body will feel rejuvenated after a foot soak, nail file and shape, extensive cuticule work, massage and, of course, your choice of polish colour. (Don't forget to bring flipflops to wear home!)

Treat yourself for a pampering "Pretty Feet" pedicure at this great secret destination down Molly's Lane.

Value: $52

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. Item can be mailed.

Location: 129 - 287 Gower Point Road ("Molly's Lane")

More info: The Fainting Couch Spa

These decorative outdoor lanterns are perfect for battery-operated or solar powered tea light candles. Sold as a pair.

Value: $20

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date.

Thank you to Gambierite Joley Switzer for this donation.

The basket is a hanging planter filled with a $20 gift certificate, weed knife, trowel, hand rake, scuffler, gloves, clip on garden butterflies, velcro garden ties, soft touch twist ties, floral snips, hand and body lotion, and honey oatmeal soap bar.

Value: $80 (including $20 gift certificate)

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date.

More info: Dykhof Nurseries & Florist

"Green Blade", set of two 6 1/2": one for decking and framing and the other for finishing. 

Donation by Rick and Laura Forbes at Exchange-a-Blade

Value: $20.99

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. This item will not ship.

More info: www.exchangeablade.com

"Green Blade", set of two 10": one for decking and framing and the other for finishing. 

Donation by Rick and Laura Forbes at Exchange-a-Blade

Value: $39.99

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. This item will not ship.

More info: www.exchangeablade.com

"Stay Sharp" Torsion Impact Bits Set (41 pieces)

Donation by Rick and Laura Forbes at Exchange-a-Blade

Value: $39.99

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. This item will not ship.

More info: www.exchangeablade.com

The DWE575 7-1/4" Lightweight Circular Saw is among the lightest saws in its class at only 8.8 lbs. 15 Amp motor is powerful enough for the toughest applications. Bevel capacity of 57° and 2-9/16" depth of cut capacity provide versatility.

Value: $120

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. 

More specs on item: DeWALT product page 

Lee Valley is the place for inspiration and tools for your next project... or just the unusual garden or kitchen gadget that will make the perfect gift!

Value: $50 gift card

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. Item can be mailed.

More info: Lee Valley Tools

The Sunshine Coast's premier destination for quality kitchen and dining supplies. If you're looking for something beautiful to add to a special occasion, seeking a gadget to simplify kitchen prep, or building the basics this store is where you'll find it.

Value: $50

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. This item can be mailed.

More info: The Seasoned Kitchen

Barbara Chisholm has made four chair cushions—4 sets of seats and backs (total of 8 pieces). Embroidered denim featuring ravens and salmon. See photo (and of course, the chair is NOT included!)

Value: ...priceless!

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date.

The perfect gift...for you!!

Blue Ruby Jewellery has eight retail locations throughout Vancouver and the surrounding areas. Blue Ruby showcases both local and internationally acclaimed jewellery designers from the pages of fashion magazines.

Value: $100

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. This item can also be mailed.

More info: Blue Ruby

The perfect gift...for you!!

Blue Ruby Jewellery has eight retail locations throughout Vancouver and the surrounding areas. Blue Ruby showcases both local and internationally acclaimed jewellery designers from the pages of fashion magazines.

Value: $100

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date. This item can also be mailed.

More info: Blue Ruby

The shorter days of autumn are not far away... this is your chance to refresh your bookshelf with some new reading material!

This is a fun bundle of books about birds, trails and entrails, generously donated by Greystone Publishing, a BC publishing house:

1. Elliott's Guide to Dinosaurs (Elliott Seah, children's book)
2. Bird Brains (Candace Savage)
3. Birdmania (Bernd Brunner)
4. Tuco and the Scattershot World (Brian Brett)
5. 105 Hikes (Stephen Hui)
6. GUT (Giulia Enders)

Value: $158

Winning bidder: Paid item can be picked up on Gambier Island (or other location arranged with administrator) at the end of the live auction August 4th or at a later date.