Raffle Prizes Dickens Holiday Evening, November 30, 2001 1. A Friends of the UCSC Library Collection, including a year's membership in the Friends; a Friends mug; a Friends book bag; autographed copies of books by some speakers from our spring book talk series; and more. 2.  A Dickens Project Basket, full of Dickensian items. 3. The "Just ask a Librarian" Collection, including two hours of research assistance; reference books; and more. (Courtesy Margaret Gordon, McHenry Library) 4. A Bob Crachit Basket, including Christmas cards donated by Santa Cruz artist fanne fernow; a hand knit scarf; and more. (This collection courtesy of Maxine McNamara and Mary Thomas) 5. A Santa Cruz County Art Sampler, including a pitcher by Jackie Butts; note cards by Deborah Eddy; perfume bottle by Jim and Connie Grant and abstract painting donated by Beth Shields, all nestled in a pot crafted by Bob and Sandy Kinzie. (This collection courtesy of Maxine McNamara and the artists.) 6. The Extracurricular Talents Collection, items made by UCSC affiliated folks, including an autographed copy of The Art of Fine Tools, by Sandor Nagyszalancy, UCSC alum; an autographed bottle from Isobel Winery, Assoc. Prof. Daniel Press, vintner; print by Winifred Heron, honorary member, Friends of the UCSC Library Board and a handbag made by Caroline Berger, Env. Studies Dept. 7. A Children's Book Basket, including an autographed copy of "Gleam and Glow," the most recent publication by award-winning children's author Eve Bunting and illustrated by Peter Sylvada, and an autographed copy of "The Hostile Hospital" by New York Times best selling children's author Lemony Snicket. (These items courtesy of Allan Dyson and Christine Bunting.) 8. The Sky Collection, including an autographed copy of Walter Baade, by Donald Osterbrock ; the 2002 "Year in Space" desk calendar; a digital photograph of original painting by Paula Powers; and more. (These items courtesy of Claas and Whitney Shane and Maxine McNamara.) 9. Dickens' Gardening Institute of Britain Collection I, including a handmade pique assiette birdhouse and Pests of the Garden and Small Farm by Dr. Mary Louise Flint. (This collection courtesy of Cynthia Jordan.) 10. Dickens' Gardening Institute of Britain Collection II, including a set of 3 pique assiette garden stepping stones and Pests of the Garden and Small Farm by Dr. Mary Louise Flint. (This collection courtesy of Cynthia Jordan.) 11. A UCSC Arboretum Basket, including a tour of the Arboretum; a book about the Arboretum; and more. 12. The Long Winter's Night Package: a collection of four videotapes: "All about My Mother" (Academy Award winner); "The Grandfather" (Academy Award nominated); "Lovers on the Bridge"; and "The Young Girls of Rochefort", restored version. (This collection courtesy of David Kirk.) 13. Dickens' Our Mutual Friend package, including these cookbooks: Just Desserts; The Complete Book of Desserts, What's Cooking Chocolate; and other items. (This collection courtesy of David Kirk.) 14. Dickens' Pictures from Italy Collection, including: Mediterranean Cookbook; Italy Today Cookbook, and other items. (This collection courtesy of David Kirk.) 15. A Shakespeare Santa Cruz Basket, including two tickets to the holiday show "Gretel and Hansel." 16. Dickens Great Expectations Package: Financial planning consultation with Roberta S. Hunter, Morgan Stanley AND a coupon valued at $100 off closing costs with Monterey Bay Mortgage. 17.  An Autographed Book Set, including World War II, We Were There , Beverly Levine, ed., and Dear Cara: Letters from Otto Frank, by Cara Weis Wilson. (These items courtesy Beverly Levine and Claas and Whitney Shane.) 18.  A Tour of the San Lorenzo River by Donna Meyers, San Lorenzo River restoration project manager, with expert commentary on the watershed and restoration. 19.  Dinner for you and five of your friends with Daniel Press, Friends of the Library speaker, vintner, and UCSC Environmental Studies faculty, at the home of Friends of the Library board member Cynthia Jordan. Wines from Dr Press's winery will be served. Return to More Campus News