Welcome to World in a Basket -- Washtenaw Literacy's 12th annual gala benefit auction.

Join us in the mission to support literacy.

This fun evening of good food, drinks and great baskets up for auction will be held Friday, October 1, 2010 at Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building. Devin Scillian of WDIV-TV Detroit is our host for the evening. See below for the wide array of exciting live and silent auction offerings. See sidebar for ticket information.
Trips to Costa Rica, Africa, New York City and Cancun are just a small sample of many wonderful items up for auction. Join us at this special event October 1 to support Washtenaw Literacy -- a dynamic nonprofit that has successfully been teaching adults to read and write basic English and speak English as a second language for almost 40 years. See page links below for more details on these special 'baskets.'

Baskets Up for Auction

See "labels" below in right margin for baskets in the same category. There are several pages of postings; click on "older posts" at bottom to see entries added earlier.

Long Weekend in NYC for 2

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New York Amazing Long Weekend (3-Night) Package with Airfare for (2).  Hilton New York - Enjoy a three-night weekend stay that includes a Saturday and Sunday night.
The Hilton New York is just moments from such famous landmarks as Radio City Music Hall, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Broadway and Times Square. Valid one year from date of purchase, subject to availability. All reservations must be booked 30 days in advance of arrival and must be canceled 7 days prior to arrival in order to maintain the validity of the certificate.
Broadway Tickets - Enjoy (2) orchestra or front mezzanine tickets to your choice of (1) Broadway show subject to availability through Broadway.com. Valid one year from date of purchase. Shows subject to change. Select from: Wicked, Rent, Jersey Boys, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, West Side Story, and more.
Dinner for two - Enjoy a three-course dining experience for (2) at your choice of one of the following upscale New York restaurants: Beacon Restaurant, Gallagher’s Steak House, Firebird Restaurant. Valid one year from date of purchase and subject to availability, excluding the following blackout dates: Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
American Airlines This package includes round-trip coach class service for (2) from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada to anywhere American Airlines flies in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada subject to availability. Upgrade pricing is available. Coach class airfare can be upgraded to first class airfare by calling 877-544-8555. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. AAdvantage miles may be earned in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability. The following blackout dates apply: 2010: Jul 2-5, Nov 19-24, Nov 27-29, Dec 18-23, Dec 26-31. 2011: Jan 1-3, Mar 11-13, Mar 18-20, Mar 25-27, Apr 22-25, Jun 17-19, Jun 24-26, Jul 1-5, Nov 18-23, Nov 26-28, Dec 16-23, Dec 26-31. Any airport departure taxes, fees or fuel surcharges (if charged) are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Ground transportation is not included in this package, unless specified.
Travel is valid 12 months from date of purchase. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All packages have a no refund policy. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates.