This is an original Persian Kerman , all-wool , hand-knotted rug. It measures 8 feet, 9 inches by 11 feet, 10 inches. It features a classic Kerman design. Its center medallion stands out with jewel-like quality against a rich red background, and it has shades of blue, green, gold and ivory intermixed. This rug epitomizes the best craftsmanship from Kerman. While sturdy enough for heavy use, it will keep its appeal for many years. In other words, the older it gets, the better it looks! Thanks to Firooz Afshar, Gates Dad and Owner of Silk Road Oriental Rugs, for this generous donation, valued at $6000.00. You will have a chance to bid on this rug during our LIVE auction on Friday night!

Sports Memorabilia

There will be several special autographed sports items in the live and silent auction.

Bruins "Legends" Autographed by all 7!	Larry & Red Autographed by both!	#34 - Big Papi -David Ortiz Jersey Signed & Framed

Additional Live Sports Memorabilia

• Tiger Woods 102nd U.S. Open autographed with 7 replica tickets
• 16x20 Photo Tedy Bruschi/Tom Brady autographed by Bruschi
• ”Best of Boston” 3 autographed 8x10 pictures Orr/Vinatieri/Ortiz
• Tom Brady Autographed 3D Shadowbox Picture and Trading Card

Silent Auction Sports Memorabilia

• 8x10 Miracle on Ice Team Picture (not autographed)
• Tedy Bruschi autographed football in a case
• “Bruins 35 Years” Bobby Orr framed autographed puck and trading card
• Jonathan Papelbon Autographed Baseball in a case
• 8x10 Black and White picture of Jim Rice, Fred Lynn and Dwight Evans

Camps...Camps…Camps...

Are you thinking about sending your kids to camp this summer? Here’s your chance to purchase your camp in a way that also benefits Gates. Check out the camp’s website in advance so you’re ready to bid. All but the Thoreau camp will be in the silent auction, so be sure to look for them.

• 2 Weeks at Thoreau’s Camp Neverland for children ages 4 through 1st grade http://www.campthoreau.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp Valued at $2600
• 2 Weeks at overnight JCC Maccabi Camp Kingswood in Bridgton Maine, http://www.kingswood.org/ Valued at $1675
• 1 Week at Fenn Summer Day Camp, http://www.fenn.org/summer/fenn/ Valued at $500
• 1 Week of Marcus Lewis Day Camp , http://www.marcuslewisdaycamp.com/ Valued at $575
• 1 Week of Concord Academy ,http://www.concordacademysummercamp.org/ Valued at $515
• 1 Week of ½ Day Gymnastics Academy of Boston Camp, http://www.gymnasticacademyofboston.com/index.asp?action=page&name=14

Tickets Galore

• 2 Theatre tickets to see Wicked on Sat. October 13th, along with a $150 gift certificate to the restaurant Troquet. Thanks to the Clymer Family
• 4 Tickets to see the Bruins Play the Atlanta Thrashers on Monday February 26th from the Press Level 9 of the TD BankNorth Garden, along with a hockey stick signed by the whole Bruins team! Thanks to the Wall Family
• 4 Tickets to see the Celtics play one of your top three choice games AND a basketball signed by the whole Celtics team! Thanks to the Wall Family
• 2 Field Box Tickets to see the Red Sox play the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday April 23rd, 4 rows from the field! Thanks to the Cooperman Family

Gizmos and Gadgets and Much Much More…

• Nintendo Wii
• Roomba with Gates Roombud
• Spy Video Car
• Principal for a day
• Ride to School in Police Cruiser
• Gates Parking Space
• Lee Weaver Sitting
• Principal for a Day
• Valentine Basket
• 21 AMAZING class gifts!