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Taste of the Holidays 2009

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Thanks to support from the many auction donors, purveyors of fine food and drink, and more than 300 patrons who attended, the 10th annual Taste of the Holidays was a resounding success.

As Mid-America Science Museum’s primary fundraising event, it is an important part of our efforts to encourage science understanding in ways not ordinarily found in the workplace, classroom or home.

Presented by Mid-America Science Museum Foundation.

Thank you for your support!

Mid-America Science Museum is an essential part of the Hot Springs community, both educationally and culturally. The Museum would like to applaud the following participants of Taste of the Holidays. These individuals and businesses have gone above and beyond to support the Museum and its goals.

If you would like to donate to next year's Taste, call 501.767-3461 ext.30, or contact us here.

Creations by Local Artists

Hot Springs artists of national renown have donated works to our auction this year. They include Lori Arnold, Cynthia Bowers, Alison Parsons, Barbara Seibel, and Angie Stickels. You can see the art during the upcoming Gallery Walk on December 5 at The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs. For a closer look at the artists and some of the holiday ornaments, paintings, and beautiful and functional pottery being offered, see more

Live Auction

Auction services donated by Nick Fowler of Nick Fowler Auctioneers, Inc.

3-Nights Stay La Posada De Taos, Taos, New Mexico

Donated by: Sandy Nachman, La Posada De Taos

3-Nights Houseboat Rental (some exclusions may apply)

Donated by: Anchors Away Houseboat Rental and Water Toys

2-Nights Stay at Meadow View Farms Bed and Breakfast and (2) Platinum Tickets to Graceland

1-Week Stay at Bone Ami Island Explorations located on the island of Abaco in the Bahamas

Silent Auction

Portrait session of your choice and 11x14 photo/Donated by:Carrie Jo's Photos

Round of Golf For Two/Donated by: Diamondhead Golf Resort

Golf Stand and Gazing Ball/Donated by: The Wild Bird Center

Handcrafted Leather Wallet/Donated by: Discount Boots

Vitality Precision Clean Sonic Toothbrush/Donated by: Fleischner and Van Bebber

1-Hour Consultation with Sandy Sutton/Donated by: Sandy Sutton Designs

Plant Arrangement/Donated by: Shults Greenhouse Inc.

Ornamental Tree/Donated By: Country Garden

4Ft. Contractors Level/Donated by: ABC Central Block and Brick

Record Keeping Kit for Small Business Owners/Donated by: Bax and Associates

Party Barge or Deck Boat Rental (1 Day)/Donated by: Mountain Harbor Resort

Cruise or Party Boat Rental for 2 (with Caterer)/Donated by: The Belle of Hot Springs

Gift Certificate for Buddy Pack #1/Donated by: Whole Hog Cafe

Gift Certificate to Higdon Square Cafe/Donated by: Higdon Square Cafe

Gift Certificate (Valued at $20)/Donated by: Rolando's Restaurante

Gift Certificate (Valued at $20)/Donated by: Marie's Flowers and Gifts

Pair of Orchestra Tickets/Donated by: Hot Springs Music Festival

Gift Certificate/Donated by: Bed Bath and Beyond
Cheese Gift Basket (includes 7 specialty cheeses)/Donated by: Cabot Cheese

DJ Rental (2 Hrs.)/Donated by: Brian Teague

One-Year Residential AC Service Agreement/Donated by: Knox Air Conditioning

3-Nights Stay *plus (2) bottles of the House Wine: Serenity House

Spa Package at The Arlington Hotel and Spa (includes: 2 nights stay in deluxe room)/Donated by: The Arlington Hotel and Spa

Spa Special in the Park/Donated by: The Austin Hotel and Convention Center

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (4 Tickets) and DVD's/Donated by: Comedy Central

Half Day Fishing Trip/Donated by: Action Fishing Trips

Pet Grooming Session/Donated by: Extra Special Pet Parlor

One Month Membership to Fitness Zone (Joining Fee Included)/Donated by: Fitness Zone

Gift Certificate (Valued at $50)/Donated by: Mikes Salon
Turquoise and Citrine Horeshoe Necklace/Donated by: Mikes Salon

Mask Necklace and Earring Set/Donated by: Mikes Salon

Family of Four Pack to Arkansas Travelers Baseball Game/Donated by: Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club

Christmas Wreath/Donated by: House of Flowers
Let it Glow Gift Set/Donated by:Merle Norman
Style Craft Lamp/Donated by/Donated by: Gary Thorsons Furniture
Turkish Glass Bowl/Donated by: Leave your Mark LLC

Reindeer Pillow/Blanket/Donated by: Doodle Bugs Children's Boutique

Crystal Belt/Donated by: Traveling with Style
Party for up to 10 Guests/Donated by: Central Bowling Lanes and Family Recreation Center
2 Passes to the Gangster Museum/Donated by: Gangster Museum

Gift Certificate/Donated by: Dig This
Signed Autograph of Frank Boyles/Donated by: Arkansas Razorbacks

Chick-Fil-A of Hot Springs

AR Razorback Package/Donated by: Dick's Sporting Goods

Variety of Wines/Donated by: Tri-Lakes Liquor

Variety of Wines/Donated by: Service Liquor

Gift Certificate/Donated by: Molly O'Brien's Pizza

Gift Basket for Men and Women/Donated by: Walgreens

MicroDermabrasion and Gift Basket Set (Includes Obagi Skin Care products)/Donated by: AR Institue for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery

Hunting Package/Donated by: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

One Overnight Campout and Bath/Donated by: Camp Wag-A-Tail

(6) Admission Tickets and a (6) Seat Box in Grandstand/Donated by: Oaklawn Gaming and Racing

Nature's Transdermal Face Food/Donated by: Nature Skin and Body

Henry Pair Family Salon

Stuff and Fluff Animal/Donated by: Pinkabella

Board Game Gift Set/Donated by: Wal-Mart

Arkansas Razorback Gift Set/Donated by: Dicks Sporting Goods

Digital Camera Gift Set/Donated by: Best Buy
2 Platnium Passes to Graceland/Donated by: Graceland
Jelly Belly Gift Set/Donated by: Candy Craze

Fish Fillet Knives/Donated by: ChemAqua
Lockback Knives/Donated by: ChemAqua

Humvee Knife Combo/Donated by: ChemAqua

Old Timer Knife/Donated by: ChemAqua

Binoculars/Donated by: ChemAqua

Stadium Seats/Donated by: ChemAqua

Backpack/Donated by: ChemAqua

Hurricane Glasses/Donated by: ChemAqua
Flashlights/Donated by ChemAqua

Dora the Explorer Perfume Set/Donated by: Perfume Max

Oil, Lube and Filter Change, Tire Rotation and Balance/Donated by: Hot Springs Tire and Auto
Cherry Oak Framed Shelving Unit/Donated by: Tim and Janne Mangan
One Color Portrait Session and One 8x10 Photo/Donated by: Gary Meek Photography
One Year Membership/Donated by: Superlift Off-Road Vehicle Park

Danger Men Cooking Gift Set/Donated by: National Park Gifts and Souvenirs
Dual Membership/Donated by: Garvan Woodland Gardens

Gift Certificate/Donated by Marie's Flowers and Gifts

Gift Basket/Donated by: Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Biolage Hair Care Set/Donated by: T.J's Hairitage

2-Nights Stay in Luxurious South Shore Lake Resort/Donated by: South Shore Lake Resort

Facility Rental/Donated by: Mid-America Science Museum

Birthday Party Rental/Donated by: Mid-America Science Museum

Family Membership/Donated by: Mid-America Science Museum

Fireworks Assortment/Donated by: Spa Fireworks
(4) Admission Tickets to Magic Springs/Donated by: Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
Gift Basket/Donated by: Savory Pantry

Necklace/Donated by: Pink Avenue