The Portland Mercury Auction Is On!

One of my favorite things about the Christmas season is the Portland Mercury's online auction. Below are just some of the great items they're offering and how much they're currently going for (and the auction has only been posted for one day!). All proceeds benefit Portland Women's Crisis Line, which provides a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

I'm a Narcissist! ($50)

Get your photo or name on every single page of an issue of the Mercury!

A Mercury Feature about You! ($161.46)

Sweetness Is Your Weakness ($82.00)

The owner of Pix will spend three hours working with you to create a six-course dessert tasting with you and your friends.

Get a Bike and Lunch with Sam Adams ($750)

Get a commuter bike, a ride with Jonathan Maus from BikePortland.org and lunch with Sam Adams.

Cop and Chiers Ride-along ($52.01)

Ride along with a cop AND with the cops who pick up "those who are too intoxicated to fend for themselves."

Movies for a Year ($152.50)

You 52 admission passes to Cinema 21 and free movies all year (with a plus one!) to the Clinton Street Theater, the Hollywood Theatre, and the Laurelhurst Theater! You also get a private screening of a movie of your choice at the Clinton St.

Your Choice of Investigative Report ($47.98)

You name the topic, and the Mercury will investigage it for you.

Throw An Awesome Picnic Party ($170.03)

100 half sandwiches, potato salad, 50 dots from St Cupcake, two cases of Hot Lips soda, and a live performance.