• Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of Powell's City of Books personally guided by Ms. Emily Powell, President of Powell’s Books. A book lover's paradise, Powell's is the largest used and new bookstore in the world.

• Phillip Margolin, seventeen time, New York Times bestselling author will name a character after anyone you choose (friend or foe) in his next book!

Thank you Emily Powell, Powell’s Books, and Phillip Margolin!

Value: Priceless

Spend a week in a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house nestled in the woods of Black Butte Ranch, in central Oregon just outside of Sisters, 45 minutes from Bend. The house has a full kitchen, but you will not have to cook every night; as part of this package you will receive a gift certificate for $75 to use at the award-winning Lodge Restaurant. Winter in Central Oregon is a tranquil time. Sit by a crackling fire, share time with family and friends, and be inspired by the majestic views of snow covered Cascade Mountain peaks. You will enjoy the Wintery outdoors during a half-day tour for two with Wanderlust Tours, recommended #1 by Tripadvisor. Choose from guided snowshoeing, cave tours or GPS Eco-Challenge trips – guide, equipment and transportation included.

Thank you, Phillip Margolin, Wanderlust Tours and Black Butte Ranch!

Value: $1,325.00

Are you struggling to come up with fun, creative and romantic dates? How would you like to experience some of Portland’s greatest activities without all of the planning? Don’t worry, NCEF has you covered! This package features gift certificates to six amazing restaurants from causal pizza night to a romantic dinner at the Stone Cliff Inn. Your nights and weekends are set with six fun and romantic activities that include tickets to the theater, a wine tour, as well as movie and ice-skating passes.
Restaurants - Pizzicato - $25, Cheese Cake Factory - $25, Oswego Grill - $150, Iron Horse - $25, Eleni's Estiatorio - $25, Stone Cliff Inn - $50
Activities - 2 tickets to Portland Center Stage, 2 movie passes from Cinemark, A $60 gift certificate to Comedy Sportz Improv, A Ardiri Winery Tasting for 4, 2 passes to ice skating at Sherwood Ice Arena, and 2 passes for Kellogg Bowl

Thank you Pizzacato, Cheese Cake Factory, Iron Horse, Eleni's Estiatorio, Stone Cliff Inn, Kellogg Bowl, Cinemark, Sherwood Ice Arena, Comedy Sportz, Ardiri Winery, Portland Center Stage and Clackamas Town Center
Value: $678.00

You’ll suddenly be the best friend to all mystery lovers and book clubs in the metro area when you host an author talk featuring local New York Times Bestselling author, Phillip Margolin. A former criminal defense attorney in Portland, Mr. Margolin has written 16 New York Times Bestsellers including Gone, But Not Forgotten. He also has won numerous literary recognition awards for his intricate stories. Mr. Margolin will give an author talk at your house, where you can treat your guests with the 6 bottles of Greystone Cellars 2009 Merlot that comes with this package tonight! Mr. Margolin will give the author talk at your home on a mutually agreed upon date.

Thank you, Phillip Margolin & Young's Market Company of Oregon!

Sun and fun abound in this beautiful resort area of the Mexican Caribbean. Cancun’s never-ending assortment of attractions will keep even the most discerning travelers engaged. This vacation includes five days and four nights accommodation at either the Laguna Suites Golf and Spa or the Ocean Spa Hotel for a family of four (two adults and two children). You will enjoy all the amenities at four resorts in Cancun: Royal Sunset, Sunset Lagoon, Laguna Suites Golf and Spa and the Ocean Spa Hotel. Free shuttle buses run all day every day between these resorts.

In addition you will receive a $400 Visa gift card for airfare or other travel expenses.

Thank you, Premier Cancun Vacations!

You and five of your friends will experience a fun day with two tastings, tours, and wine country experiences. A NCEF volunteer will pick you up at your home in a private van, and drive you around for the day - door to door service!

• Enjoy a private guided reserve tour with a Willamette Valley Vineyards Winery Ambassador, wine tasting and a light cheese tray.
• Experience Ankeny Vineyard Winery with a tasting and tour from Owner and Winemaker, Joe Olexa.

Thank you Willamette Valley Vineyards, Ankeny Vineyard and NCEF!

Ever wonder what it would be like to do a weather forecast in front of a green screen on live TV? Wonder no more! Set your DVR to record; you will make a guest appearance on Good Day Oregon, helping the witty and sometimes wacky anchor, Andy Carson, present the weather forecast. Additionally, you and a few friends will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of KPTV – Fox 12’s studio. Learn what it’s like to put a newscast together and appear on camera live. This package expires on April 21, 2013.

Thank you, KPTV Fox 12.

Value: Priceless