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.

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Thanksgiving Decor



Everything you need to get in the Thanksgiving spirit:  serving platter, dip bowl, paper  plates, wine charms, and a decorating kit!

The Essential Kitchen


This basket is essentially the stuff you'd love to have but don't get for yourself. A set of essential cookbooks, beautiful red bowls, cutting board, and a set of spreaders might not make you a better cook - but they certainly are fun! Even clean up will be fun with your own personal flower power scrubber!

Raise a Goblet to King Arthur


Make some mulled wine with the provisions in this basket and then serve it in the 6 handcrafted pottery goblets. If you have a round table...

Freezer to Table


Cook, store, and freeze your food with these Tupperware products that are microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe!

Wild Dorm Room


Spruce up that dorm room with these animal print towels and throws.

Christmas Sparkle



Add extra interest to your holiday decor with an array of ornaments. You can display on the included stand, on your tree, or use one of the ideas from the book "Christmas Details." Happy Holidays!

Bunch O' Flowers


Pamper yourself or someone else with the beautiful and delicious - flowers and chocolate! A gift certificate for a gorgeous flower arrangement, a gift certificate to the decadent Schakolad, and a vase and book to arrange your own flowers at home.

Feed Your Feathered Friends



The birds will flock to this handsome, easy to fill, and durable feeder! Watch them with the binoculars and shelter them with the paint-it-yourself bird house.

Do You Fondue?


Use this beautiful Calphalon fondue set to make your favorite kind of fondue. You'll start off with cheese fondue and then use the recipe book to create memorable dinners and desserts!

Go Green ... Save the Earth



Start composting the easy way with the Tumbleweed Compost Tumbler. A few easy spins is all it takes. Your flowers will love you! Read up on green issues in the large selection of books including "Living with Ed" by Ed Begley, Jr. and "Compost" by Ken Thompson. Of course no green library would be complete without Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring." Think green!

"Pea Pod" Appetizer Set


Have fun serving party food in the unique pea pod majolica pottery appetizer set by Jan Pugh. A must have piece for the ultimate entertainer.

Uniquely Washtenaw


Local, well-loved companies support literacy! Order a 10" cake from Jefferson Market and curl up with their tea in your comfy Maggie's organic cotton clothes and socks. Let us know what's in the Acme Mercantile can; shop there with a gift certificate.

Time to Redesign??



We get you started with a two hour design consultation, $50 gift cards to Home Depot and Home Goods, and paint tools!

Beautiful Backyard

Picture it!

Decorate your yard with a 6-foot brown  iron trellis decorated with hand-blown glass balls.  The balls are sturdy enough to add color to your garden throughout the winter.  In her signed book, TV host and bestselling author Katie Brown tells you how to make the most of your weekends.  Tools, carrier, and hat make the work easier.

Giada at Home

Picture it!

Now you can make Giada's recipes in our own kitchen.  Be creative in yhour approach to everyday mmodern Italian cuisine.

Watch Your Garden Grow

Picture it!

Enjoy beautiful flowers?  Add this flowering shrub to your landscape from Abbott's Nursery.  Want to learn more about gardening through the Master Gardener class or just buy  more flowers?  Here's $100 cash to get you started.  Flexible tubs, gardening tools, and gloves will make it easy.

Trick or Treat



Brighten up your Halloween with these 3 whimsical stoneware jack-o-lanterns from Ann Arbor Art Fair artist John Bauman. They display nicely on the fall tablecloth while serving up party treats with themed plates and napkins. More decorating and party ideas from Martha Stewart’s “Halloween.” Enjoy!