2008 Great Democracy Auction and Ice Cream Social Sat., Aug. 16, 4 PM-8 PM at the Pierre Monteux School in Hancock, just off Rt. 1. Congressman Tom Allen will be speaking, and State Sen. Dennis Damon will once again be our Auctioneer. Complimentary appetizers and desserts, and cash bar. Click here to view a web gallery of some of the auction items. Here are some of the enticing offerings that will be up for bid this year: Outings National Park Sea Kayak Tours- kayak tour for 2 Sherrie Downing- 1/2 day Birding outing Leslie Harlow- boat cruise Kristin Hutchins- Sailing and Lunch outing on Tempest sloop, SWH Carrie Jones- Boat ride around the Union River and Bay Lodging Esther Pierce- Cottage on Hancock Point just a few feet from the beach. One bedroom with a queen size bed, and a den with 2 single beds; living/dining room with a fireplace. Fully-appointed kitchen. 20 September through Columbus Day weekend of 2008 or same dates in 2009 Services Heart and Sole Massage Commissioned Painted Portrait- Laurie Nicholson Biography-writing Consultation- Ruth Moss Commissioned Plein-Air Painting- Marko Schmidt 1 hr. Massage- Ellen Lehto 4 hrs. Pro Gardening- Ellen Lehto Reiki Treatment- Mary Jellison Reflective Round Pen Session- Barbara Hanna 6 sessions with certified therapy dog- Eunice Phillips Healing session- Susan Jenkins-Urban Blue Moon Gallery- Custom Framing Walter Stanley & Sons- repaint a room up to 14' x 14' Mary J. Schepers- 2 gal. eco paint and home dec consultation Merchant's Auto- Oil change Gift Certificates Food & Drink Retail Morning Glory Bakery West St. Cafe Cafe Milagro Siam Orchid Winter Harbor Food Service Sullivan Harbor Farm Fisherman's Friend The Castine Inn Maine Grind Arborvine Mano's Market Stonington Sea Products Eden Vegetarian Restaurant Cafe Bluefish Cafe This Way Galyn's Restaurant Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream Harbor Bars Ice Cream Town Hill Bistro Opera House Internet Cafe Reel Pizza Cinerama- "Big Ticket" Jekyll and Hyde Mohr Signs- House sign The Criterion Theater Window Panes Winter Harbor Antiques Apple Tree Books Malouie Gallery We'll be adding more to the list and adding links later this week. Please check back!