Red Dress Run - 2010

The Edmonton Hash House Harriers (EH3) are part of an international running group and each year, they choose a charity to support during their famous 'Red Dress Run', and this year's charity of choice is Camp fYrefly.

The Red Dress run is the Edmonton Hash House Harriers biggest annual event with over 200 runners. Male and female runners alike, don red dresses and run (and party) on the premise of supporting a charity. The run is followed by beer drinking, dinner, a charity auction and the ledgendary red dress dance. The 17th running of this peculiar idiosyncratic event will take place on Saturday, May 8th.

For more information on the Hash Runners and to sign up for the Red Dress Run, visit www.edmontonhasher.com

In advance of the event, we're putting up some items for auction in support of the event. Auction bidding is now open and accepted in mininum $10 increments.

Please bookmark this page and come back often to check on final winning bids. Additional items will also be added to this page as they become available for bidding. Advanced bids are accepted and encouraged.

You may submit absentee reserve bids by sending us an email before midnight, Friday May 7th (include contact info, item# and your maximum bid). All online bidding will end at midnight, Friday, May 7th (except Item 13 - 3pm May 7th). Further and final bidding will occur at the Red Dress Run event.

Item #1 - Two Tickets to Alberta Ballet's "Love Lies Bleeding" deVine Wines and Spirits

Two tickets (Row G7, Centre Left) to Love Lies Bleeding at the Jubilee Auditorium Tuesday, May 18th, 7:30pm, a contemporary semi-abstract ballet set to 14 of the classic songs composed by Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin will journey, through a series of theatrically dynamic tableaux, into the wild, dangerous and powerful world of pop music.

Set in a vast, dark and abandoned theatre littered with mementos, artifacts and the remembrances of its past glories, this ballet will poetically depict the dramatic landscapes of a monumental cycle of compositions which has deeply inspired billions of music lovers around the world. Love Lies Bleeding will offer audiences an unadorned portrayal of the trials, the triumphs and the painful sacrifices made to attain and maintain the status of super stardom.

This major world premiere unites a powerful creative team of five designers with Alberta Ballet's internationally acclaimed artistic director/choreographer Jean Grand-Maitre. Don't miss your chance to be the first to experience the world premiere of Love Lies Bleeding, a ballet certain to rock the entire planet!

View the promo video here..

donor: Tie Me Up

website: www.albertaballet.com

value: $200

final winning bid: $370

Item #2 - Celebrate, Relax, Recharge deVine Wines and Spirits

Take time away for yourself to relax, recharge or celebrate a special moment in your life! This package is perfect for anniversaries, birthdays or that romantic rendezvous. This fabulous package includes 1 night accommodation in a standard room plus breakfast buffet for two at the Courtyard by Marriott - Edmonton Downtown and a fresh flower bouquet and delivery from 3B's Flowers for that extra special touch.

donor: Courtyard by Marriott - Edmonton Downtown, 3B's Flowers

website: www.marriott.com

website: www.3bsflowers.com

value: $250

final winning bid: $200

Item #3 - Two Mini Fringer Passes deVine Wines and Spirits

Each Mini Fringer pass allows one person to book one ticket for 6 unique shows during the 29th Annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, August 12 - 22, 2010. Fringe Theatre Adventures is dedicated to the creation of theatre that challenges and celebrates the cultural fabric of our communities, and provides a home for developing new and emerging artists, audiences and forums.

donor: Fringe Theatre Adventures

website: www.fringetheatreadventures.ca/festival.php

value: $250

final winning bid: $200

Item #4 - A Tryptych of 2001 Sauternes deVine Wines and Spirits

2001 will go down in history as one of the greatest vintages for Sauternes, the world famous sweet dessert wine. It is certainly the greatest vintage in the last 40 years. The three half bottles (375mL) sauternes represented here are all now quite rare and hard to find Classified Growths Chateaux Guiraud, de Malle and Coutet. At almost ten years of age, these are now starting to come out of hibernation and will be a wonderful end to that special dinner party. Pair with an exotic fruit salad, fruit flan, aged or blue cheeses or a simple ripe mango.

You could certainly cellar these valuable wines for another decade for more pronounced aromatics, but the freshness and fruitiness is appealing now. Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate gave scores of 94, 93 and 93 points respectively while James Suckling of the Wine Spectator gave 96, 95 and 93 points respectively..

donor: Dirk Chan, deVine Wines & Spirits

website: www.devinewines.ca

value: $300

final winning bid: $310

Item #5 - Official Vancouver 2010 Olympic Wear deVine Wines and Spirits

This package includes one mens large vintage red winter jacket, two red tuques, and two white scarves, all with the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Molson Canadian logos and insignia. Keep warm next winter in what will become a true collectors item.

donor: Brian Stearns, Molson Canadian

website: www.molsoncanadian.ca/cdn/lda.php

value: $300

final winning bid: $135

Item #6 - Stoneware Casserole deVine Wines and Spirits

Original stoneware casserole by renowned artist and potter Jean Clarke. This casserole is as practical as it is beautiful. Oven and dishwasher safe, this casserole is great for serving straight to the table.

donor: Ding-a-Ling

value: $50

final winning bid: $48

Item #7 - Stoneware Plate deVine Wines and Spirits

Original Stoneware Pottery by renowned artist and potter Jean Clarke. This beautiful one of a kind deep red dish infused with golden glaze would look elegant on any table or used as a beautiful fruit dish.

donor: Ding-a-Ling

value: $50

final winning bid: $82

Item #8 - Canon PIXMA MX320/1 GB APPLE IPOD SHUFFLE deVine Wines and Spirits

A multifunctional, compact and cost-cutting Inkjet All-In-One, the MX320 offers professional Printing, Copying, Faxing and Scanning, with a 30-sheet ADF to further increase productivity.

Also included in this package is a 1GB Apple iPod Shuffle, the perfect companion for your daily commute, walk/run, or workout at the gym. With 1GB capacity, you’ll have plenty of room to store hours and hours of music, up to 250 songs. That’s a load of essentials to help you through your day.

donor: Gobble Me (Lorrie Pillishy)

value: $160

final winning bid: $150

Item #9 - Autographed Oilers Pro Jersey deVine Wines and Spirits

This Oilers pro jersey, autographed by Centre Marc Pouliot, is a perfect collectable for any true Edmonton Oilers fan. (SIZE LARGE)

donor: Tim Bits (Steve Baker)

value: $400

final winning bid: $150

Item #10 - Darryl Sittler Commemorative Picture & Action Figure deVine Wines and Spirits

This framed Daryl Sittler photo and action figure commemorates Sittler's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. One of the most popular members of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sittler's outstanding career spanned 15 seasons. In 1975-76, he became the first Maple Leaf to compile 100 points in a single seasons, a total he surpassed two seasons later. He set the NHL record for points in a single game, registering 10 point on February 7, 1976. Sittler also scored the winning goal in overtime in the 1976 Canada Cup final.

donor: Tim Bits (Steve Baker)

value: $175

final winning bid: $70

Item #11 - Samsonite Travel Golf Bag Cover deVine Wines and Spirits

The Samsonite Golf Travel Cover is made of Denier polyester and designed to hold clubs up to 46 inches long and accommodate a 10.5 inch wide golf bag. The cover has a well-padded, ergonomically designed, detachable shoulder strap for ease of transport and rolls on sealed ball bearing in-line skate wheels. The top and sides of the cover's interior are quilted with extra padding to protect the shafts and clubheads from damage, and its exterior is equipped with rubber reinforced top, bottom, and side handles for easy lifting. A shoe bag attaches and detaches from the cover by zipper and features a plastic identification card window. This Samsonite Travel Golf Bag is sure to keep your clubs and accessories safe during your travels to your next hole in one.

donor: Golden Shower

value: $130

final winning bid: $50

Item #12 - Samsonite Callaway Cart Golf Bag deVine Wines and Spirits

This Callaway Cart Bag is extra light, less than 7lbs, and includes a well-padded, ergonomically designed, detachable shoulder strap for easy use. The handles are equipped with reinforced rubber for heavy lifting and the reinforced storage pockets are sure to hold all of your golf accessories. This Callaway Cart Bag will be a great addition to your next game.

donor: Omar

value: $150

final winning bid: $50

Item #13 - Extreme Makeover Drag Edition deVine Wines and Spirits

You've experienced the Extreme Makeover Drag Edition. Now, back by popular demand is hair stylist and makeup artist, Liz Frost and friends to makeover THREE hashers for the red dress run. Includes professional hair and make-up. Some accessories may be provided. You will provide your own gorgeous red dress. Will also include some libations and laughs.

***Note: bidding on this item will close on Friday, May 7th at 3pm and the winner will be contacted at that time with all the details.

Time: 9:30 am to 11 am

Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010

Place: Mamary Lapse's - 1 block from Granite Curling Club

donor: Mammary Lapse

value: $200

final winning bid: $225

Item #14 - Hair Cut by Liz Frost, Dandy Salon (formerly Swizzlesticks) deVine Wines and Spirits

Liz Frost, pictured at the left, a senior hair stylist will give you the most amazing hair cut of your life. Dandy Salon Spa is located on 11104 - 82 Avenue. 780-433-7078

donor: Mammary Lapse

website: www.swizzlesticks.ca/salonMenu.php

value: $62

final winning bid: $60

Item #15 - A Phair Champagne Brunch for 8 - Fit for a Queen deVine Wines and Spirits

Michael Phair will open his castle to host this royal feast - fit for a queen. Eight people will enjoy an empirical champagne brunch including royal eggs, king sized croissants, princely pancakes, princess cookies and many more royal surprises. Tiaras will be provided with your champagne chalices. Michael's wench will be Mammary Lapse.

donor: Michael Phair and Mammary Lapse

value: Priceless! (At the Mac you'd pay $400 BEFORE the champagne)

final winning bid: $800

Item #16 - Portrait Sitting deVine Wines and Spirits

Local Hasher portrait artist, Mary Whale, who's art has been shown in exhibitions around Alberta, is offering a portrait sitting with no deadlines...time is short, art is long.

donor: The Virgin Mary (Mary Whale)

website: www.artists-society.ab.ca/artists/default.aspx?id=2248

value: $600+

final winning bid: $550