THE SPEAKEASY AUCTION 2020
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Online Auction FAQs
How do I sign up for dinners & events?
Just scroll through the list below to check out everything our generous hosts and donors are offering this year and when you see something you don't want to miss out on, just click the Sign-up button for that event. You'll be taken to Sign-up Genius where you can sign-up for that event and all the others!
How do I pay once I sign up?
There are two options for payment:
- You can pay in Sign-Up Genius. Please note there is a fee (5% + $.50) with this method of payment. To select, click the "Sign Up & Pay Now" button.
- You can pay by check (no fee) made payable to UUCSW. To select, click the "Sign Up & Pay Later" button in Sign-up Genius.
Please send checks to UUCSW, PO Box 544, Westborough, MA 01581
THANK YOU!
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Date: Sat. TBD
Number of guests: 12
An Ethiopian dinner at the Framingham home of Nancy Hafkin, a 25-year resident of Ethiopia. In a setting of Ethiopian decor, the dinner will feature a wide variety of dishes, including several vegetarian options, as well as injera - the Ethiopian crepe, and freshly roasted Ethiopian coffee.
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Scott's Gourmet Game Night Dinner
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Date: Saturday, June 20, 2020
Number of guests: 10
Join host Scott Owens for a 5 course "game" night. Enjoy a fabulous five course dinner featuring game meats and wine pairings, with board/card game breaks between courses.
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Date: Saturday, Juy 11, 2020
Number of guests: 10
Partake in a multi-course meal where every dish is inspired by and infused with rich chocolate flavors. Join Jim and Paula Kirk as you experience new taste combinations that will surprise and delight the most dedicated chocolate connoisseur.
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Date: November 7, 2020
Location: UUCSW
Number of guests: 16
The Greatest Show on Earth is having problems. The host, Max A. Million, is planning a debut party but nobody gets along and scandals are brewing behind every corner. Everyone must attend, but will it devolve to...murder?
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Date: November 14, 2020
Number of guests: 10
What do the following have in common: Sputnik, Polio Vaccine, Elvis, Peanuts Cartoons, Milk delivered to your door, $8,450 cost for new home, and Howdy Doody? The Fifties of course! Join the Metzgers to celebrate the 50s with cocktails, food, and the great music of the 50s!
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Date: February 6, 2021
Number of guests: 8
This dinner experience is inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi, an Israeli-English chef, restaurant owner and food writer. His food is bright and vibrant with “noisy” flavors like lemon, pomegranate, chili, and garlic. Dinner will be served family-style with lots of dishes to sample.
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Date: To be arranged with Sheila
Number of Offerings: 1
Enjoy a two night B&B for two guests at the home of Sheila McPharlin in Old Saybrook, CT. Experience a full breakfast with lots of wonderful ideas for exploring the eastern Connecticut shore: theater, music, dining with a view, cozy dining, a river cruise, lighthouse cruises, hiking, etc. In the right season, have a meal on the deck overlooking the marsh.
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Charlie's Chocolate Mousse
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Date: To be arranged with Charlie
Number of offerings: 3
Need we say more? This dish is a chocolate lover's dream! Charlie Wolfson has been providing this smooth, delectable French dessert at church auctions and events for decades!
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Number of offerings: 6
Enjoy your summer even more by receiving one quart of homemade ice cream and a pint of homemade topping each month from June through August. Lisa Shumway will prepare and deliver your frozen treats at a convenient time each month.
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Date: To be arranged with Vince
Number of offerings: 1
Have a great day golfing at Westborough Country Club. This event includes 18 holes for four players along with golf carts. This event was donated by Westborough Country Club in conjunction with Vince Aquilino.
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Number of offerings: 3
Lisa Borchetta will be providing three months of soup, salad, and bread delivery for up to four, September-November. Each month you’ll be presented with new selections to enjoy. A perfect meal for any night of the week, let this offer warm and welcome you into autumn.
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Date: Friday, April 10th
(date subject to change based on COVID-19 recommendations)
Number of guests: unlimited
Join our resident PBA professional Bruce Hall for a fun evening of bowling, eating bar snack food, and hanging with friends!
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Date: Saturday, April 11, 2020
(date subject to change based on COVID-19 recommendations)
Number of guests: 9
Join host Ellen Rutter for a leisurely spring Saturday afternoon tasting beers at fabulous microbreweries along Route 85! In our chauffeured van, we'll leave from the church and hit three breweries between Hopkinton and Hudson.
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Metal Stamping at Elsie Kaye Glassworks
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Date: TBD
Number of guests: 15
Join Pauline Sciarappa at a local artist's studio for a night of art. Create a timeless one-of-a-kind, hand-stamped charm necklace or adjustable bangle.
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Date: Sunday, May 17, 2020
Number of guests: 20
Whether you've kayaked before or never picked up a paddle, this is a great chance to give kayaking a try. Enjoy an hour kayaking with host Maria Wharton on the West River reservoir, followed by ice cream at the Red Rock Grill (also the starting point).
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Date: TBD based on weather/availability
Number of guests: 10
Join Ann Maloney for a fun afternoon looking for cached treasures in and around central MA. First you’ll grab a nice lunch at Borgatti Bar (above Whole Foods in Shrewsbury) followed by a hike into a local park, or maybe an urban destination.
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Tea Party with HRM, the Queen
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Date: January 24, 2021 from 3 to 5 PM
Number of guests: 16
Come to our church chapel on Sunday, January 24, 2021, and enjoy a lovely tea with our guest, HRM, The Queen!
Feel free to wear matching gloves, hat and purse as we dine on lovely scones, finger sandwiches, marmalade and some brilliant cakes and sweets to nibble along with your tea.
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Date: Saturday, September 12, 2020
Number of guests: 16
Join Kim and Bruce Hall for an evening of wine tasting on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Let your palate be mystified and enchanted with eight lovely wines.
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UUCSW
64 West Main Street, Westborough, MA
508.366.2635
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