Chinese Auction

It's in the planning and Nancy H. has put out the call for items to be donated for the Chinese auction , that is scheduled for March 2,2010. She is asking for any items that you might no longer need and willing to donate for a good evening of fun and bidding. The items don't necessarily have to be sewing related, but can be any household item. For example: candles, picture frames, cooking items, decorating items, garden things...etc. She is collecting at all the meetings thru February and can't wait to put the items in gift baskets for the auction. Nancy is also collecting any 2 1/2 inch strips you might have and also any width strips for donation to the auction. Thanks for your help.