Takoma Children`s School

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T h e 1 0 Ye a r A n n i v e r s a r y C e l e b r a t i o n
would not be possible without the
t e r r i fi c w o r k o f o u r d e d i c a t e d a u c t i o n
committee
Jennifer Luk as-Jackson, Chair
Angela Bednarek
Elena Beleno Carney
Karina Beleno Carney
Eric Benschoter
Kerr y Cesareo
Dave Cohen
Roshana Cohen
Kim Connell
Hannah Deutsch
Carter Dougherty
Vijay Ejantkar
Micah Elazar
Jenny Evans-Muir
Craig Flamm
H e l e n Fox
Shar i Fr iedman
Megan Gallagher
Preeya Gholk ar
Kendall Jackson
Sarah King
Rachel Lettre
Joyce Loebig
Alison MacDonald
Paul M ack ie
Susan Montgomery
Keri Myers
Kelly O’Keefe
Anand Par ik h
Anjali Patel
K evin Perese
Justin Ramsdell
Jennifer Reut
Kate Reut
Bill Richards
Rex Robison
Kara Saul-Rinaldi
Jamie Shambaugh
Ana Villegas
JoAnn Volk
Shelley Waters-Boots
K r i s t i n a Ya r r o w
Special thanks to the outstanding staff suppor t for
this e vent, especially Pam M yers, TCS Executive
D irector, and each and e ver y TCS teacher and staff
member involved in the creation of the class ar t
projects auctioned tonight.
TAKOMA CHILDREN’S SCHOOL
6825 Willow Street, NW Washington, DC 20012
202.726.9220 www.takomachildren.org
TA K O M A
CHILDREN'S
S C H O O L
10 years
and growing
TA K O M A
CHILDREN'S
S C H O O L
10 year anniversary
celeation and
annual auction
SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012
6:30-9:30
PM
SILVER SPRING CIVIC BUILDING
AT VETERANS PLAZA
Takoma Children’s School extends its
gratitude to its generous underwriters
and event food donors:
Margaret Reining
Laura McDonnell
Shelley Waters-Boots & Mike Boots
Meg Finn
Pam Sumner Coffey & Ted Curtain
Susan & David Montgomery
Craig & Rachel Flamm
Theresa Immordino
Kristina & Noah Yarrow
Chipotle
Lotus Café
Cedar Crossing Tavern & Wine Bar
A special thank you to Madeline Comoglio
of mlc designs for creating our event logo
and marketing materials.
Welcome to the
Takoma Children’s School
10 Year Anniversary
Celebration and
Annual Auction
Saturday, March 3, 2012
6:30 pm
Silent Auction tables open
7:15 pm
Table 1 closes
7:25 pm
Table 2 closes
7:35 pm
Table 3 closes
7:45 pm
Table 4 closes
7:55 pm
Table 5 closes
8:05 pm
Arts Alive! & Table 6 close
8:10 pm
10th Anniversary recognition
8:25 pm
Table 7 closes
8:35 pm
Table 8 closes
8:45 pm
Table 9 closes
8:50 pm
Raffle Drawing & Live Auction
9:20 pm
Cash out & collect items
Please thank and patronize the many local
and regional merchants on the next two
pages who donated to this year’s auction.
ABC7 / WJLA-TV & News Channel 8 (www.wjla.com)
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center (www.aft.com/silver)
Alchemy by Carla Hall (www.alchemybycarlahall.com)
Amano (www.amanotakoma.com)
Amicus Green Building Center (www.amicusgreen.com)
Around Tuit Professional Organizing (www.getaroundtuitnow.com)
Artful Framing & Gallery (www.artfulframing.com)
Atlas Performing Arts Center (www.atlasarts.org)
Austin Grill (www.austingrill.com)
Baltimore Orioles (www.orioles.com)
Barston's Child's Play (www.barstonschildsplay.com)
Basignani Winery (www.basignani.com)
Be With Me Playseum (www.playseum.com)
Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects (www.bfmarch.com)
Berrywine Plantations/Linganore Winecellars (www.linganorewines.com)
Big Bad Woof (www.thebigbadwoof.com)
Bikram Yoga (www.bikramyogatp.com)
Blue Heron Wellness (www.blueheronwellness.org)
Bombay Club (www.bombayclubdc.com)
Bombyx Ecodesign (www.etsy.com/shop/BombyxEcoRedesign)
Bonnie Coulbourne Photography (www.bonniehorsemanphotography.com)
Bowie Baysox Baseball Club (www.baysox.com)
Brady Boy Accessories (www.bradyboyaccessories.com)
Brooks Glogau Photographers (www.glogau.com)
Brookside Gardens (www.brooksidegardens.org)
Budding Yogis & Circle Yoga LLC (www.buddingyogis.com)
Capital City Cheesecake (www.capitalcitycheesecake.com)
Cedar Crossing Tavern & Wine Bar (www.cedarcrossingtavern.com)
Charlie Palmer Steak (www.charliepalmer.com)
Chesapeake Children's Museum (www.theccm.org)
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu)
Claude Moore Colonial Farm (www.1771.org)
College Park Aviation Museum (www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com)
Color Me Mine (www.colormemine.com)
CREATE Arts Center (www.createartscenter.org)
Creative Capes by Holly (www.etsy.com/shop/CopusHagenDesigns)
Curves of Takoma Park
The Culture Shop (www.cultureshop.com)
Dance Exchange (www.danceexchange.org)
Dance Place (www.danceplace.org)
Doggie Washerette (www.doggiewasherette.com)
E&M Technology Solutions, Inc. (www.emteksolutions.net)
Earth Treks Climbing Center (www.earthtrekclimbing.com)
Eggspectations (www.eggspectations.com)
Etta Mae Inn (www.ettamaeinn.com)
Fenwick Beer & Wine (www.FenwickBeerandWine.com)
Franklin's Brewery & General Store (www.franklinsbrewery.com)
Friends of the National Zoo (www.fonz.org)
Fun & Games (www.funandgameskensington.com)
George Washington’s Mt. Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens
(www.mountvernon.org)
Glen Echo Partnership for Arts & Culture Inc. (www.glenechopark.org)
Go Gardeners – Gardening Coaching (www.gogardeners.com)
Grapeseed American Bistro & Wine Bar (www.grapeseedbistro.com)
Grass Action Landscaping
The Great Zucchini (www.thegreatzucchini.com)
House of Musical Traditions (www.musicaltraditions.com)
How-To Cowboy (www.howtocowboy.com)
Imagination Stage (www.imaginationstage.org)
Inn at Valley Farms (www.innatvalleyfarms.com)
International Spy Museum (www.spymuseum.org)
Jammin' Java Music Club & Café (www.jamminjava.com)
John Henry England (www.johnhenryengland.com)
Joy of Music Dance Center (www.joyofmotion.org)
Kindermusik with Becky Linafelt (www.kmwithbecky.kindermusik.net)
Knock on Wood Tap Studio (www.knockonwood.org)
Kreeger Museum (www.kreegermuseum.org)
Kushi Izakaya & Sushi (www.eatkushi.com)
Landmark Theatres (www.landmarktheatres.com)
Lebanese Taverna Café (www.lebanesetaverna.com)
Let Larry Do It (www.letlarrydoit.com)
Levine School of Music (www.levineschool.org)
Little Gym (www.tlgofsilverspringmd.com)
Madame Tussaud’s (www.madametussauds.com)
Mamma Lucia’s (www.mammaluciarestaurants.com)
Mark's Kitchen (www.markskitchen.com)
Marrakesh Restaurant (www.marrakesh.us)
Maryland Jockey Club (www.marylandracing.com)
Maryland Youth Ballet (www.marylandyouthballet.org)
Mi Rancho (www.miranchotexmexrestaurant.com)
Middle East Cuisine (www.middleeasterncuisine.com)
MLC Designs (www.mlcdesigns.net)
Montgomery Hills Car Wash
My Gym (www.my-gym.com)
National Museum of Crime & Punishment (www.crimemuseum.org)
Newseum (www.newseum.org)
Now and Then
Olazzo (www.olazzo.com)
Old Takoma Ace Hardware (www.acehardwaredc.com)
Old Town Auto Service Center
Oliver's Labels (www.oliverslabels.com)
Olney Theatre Center (www.olneytheatre.org)
Panera Bread (www.panerabread.com)
Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) (www.pepparent.org)
Parkway Deli & Restaurant (www.theparkwaydeli.com)
Passion Food Hospitality (www.passionfoodhospitality.com)
Paw Prints Pet Care
The Phillips Collection (www.phillipscollection.org)
The Phoenix (www.thephoenixdc.com)
Ponderosa Lodge & Farm (www.theponderosalodge.com)
Potbelly (www.potbelly.com)
Power Capes.com (www.powercapes.com)
Prince George's Swimming Pool (www.pgpool.org)
Pump It Up of Elkridge (www.pumpitupparty.com)
The Puppet Co. Playhouse (www.thepuppetco.org)
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org)
RS Automotive (www.rsautomotive.com)
Reddemeade Equestrian Center (www.reddemeade.com)
Romano’s Macaroni Grill (www.macaronigrill.com)
Roscoe’s Neopolitan Pizzeria (www.roscoespizzeria.com)
Round House Theater (www.roundhousetheatre.org)
S & S Liquors
Saul Architects (www.saularchitects.com)
Shakespeare Theatre (www.shakespearetheatre.org)
Silver Stars (gosilverstars.com)
Six Flags America (www.sixflags.com/america)
Snider's Food (www.sniderfoods.com)
Soothing Spaces Inc. (www.soothingspaces.com)
Souper Girl! (www.soupergirl.com)
Spa Mesu (www.spamesu.com)
The Still Point (www.stillpointmindandbody.com)
Strathmore (www.strathmore.org)
Strosneider's Hardware (www.strosniders.com)
Student Conservation Association (www.thesca.org)
Susan Hornyak Photography (www.susanhornyak.com)
Takoma Bicycle (www.takomabicycle.com)
Takoma Park Vision and Uptown Vision (www.takomavision.com)
Teatro De La Luna (www.teatrodelaluna.org)
Thai Derm (www.thaidermusa.com)
Theater J (www.theaterj.org)
Tree House Concerts (www.tree-houseconcerts.com)
Trohv DC (www.trohvshop.com)
Tweddell Goldberg Investment Mgmt. (www.tginvesting.com)
Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Café (www.unclejulios.com)
Video Americain (www.videoamericain.com)
Vitullo Architecture Studio (www.vitullostudio.com)
Wakako Tokunaga Architecture (www.wt-architecture.com)
Washington Capitals (www.capitals.nhl.com)
Washington Concert Opera (www.concertopera.org)
Willow Street Yoga Center (www.willowstreetyoga.com)
Woodhall Wine Cellars (www.woodhallwinecellars.com)
Woodlands Restaurant (www.woodlandsrestaurants.com)
YMCA of Silver Spring (www.ymcadc.org)
Z Pizza (www.zpizza.com)
Zinn Chiropractic (www.zinnchiropractic.net)
GENERAL AUCTION RULES
Each bidder will receive a numbered bidding card at the
registration table.
All sales are final. Proceeds are for the sole benefit of
Takoma Children’s School and may not be exchanged,
redeemed for cash, or refunded. Everything is sold “as is”,
“where is”, and with all faults, with no warranties,
representations, or guarantees, express or implied.
SILENT AUCTION BIDDING
RULES AND PROCEDURES
Bid sheets are placed on the tables designated in the
program. To bid, please print your BID NUMBER, LAST
NAME and the AMOUNT of your bid on the bid sheet.
Each new bid must be written on the first available blank
line of the bid sheet and must be equal to or exceed the
minimum raise amount stated on the bid sheet.
In the event where auction items are bundled together into
a package, the winning bidder is not required to use the
items together as described in the package, unless noted.
The Silent Auction will begin closing at 7:15 pm. The tables
will be closed in 10-minute intervals according to the
enclosed schedule. Each table’s closing will be announced
3 to 5 minutes beforehand.
For vacation homes, dinners, events, services, food items,
and selected other auction items, the winning bidder will
receive a certificate with their receipt that contains contact
information for the donor. Unless specified, the winning
bidder and the donor should arrange a mutually convenient
time for the event or service. In the event that the winning
bidder cannot redeem the auction item within the terms of
original certificate, the winning bidder must make
arrangements directly with the donor. Takoma Children’s
School is released from any responsibility to assist the
winning bidder or the donor in making new arrangements.
The closing bid circled by an on-duty TCS Silent Auction
coordinator constitutes the winning bid.
Unless otherwise stated, the expiration date for each item
is one year from the date of the auction – March 3, 2013.
Many items have restricted dates for use and/or are
subject to availability and require advance reservation.
PLEASE READ THE SPECIFICATIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
BIDDING.
All auction items must be claimed and paid for in full by the
close of the auction at 9:30 pm on Saturday, March 3, 2012.
Cash or checks preferred (payable to Takoma Children's
School), but Visa or MasterCard will be accepted. Thank
you for helping us avoid the 3% credit card transaction fee.
We cannot be responsible for items left behind the night of
the auction. We reserve the right to sell any unclaimed
items to the second-place bidder.
Check-out will take place beginning at 9:20 pm, or as soon
as practicable. During this time you will be given a receipt
totaling your winning bids. After you have paid, your
receipt will be marked paid and you will be able to collect
your items. Please do not ask to check out before this time.
We’ll do our best to move check-out as quickly and
smoothly as possible during the inevitable rush at the close
of the auction. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Any bidder not attending the auction may place an
absentee bid for any item by contacting Anand Parikh at
[email protected]. Please put “TCS Auction Absentee
Bidding” in your e-mail subject heading.
The on-duty TCS Silent Auction coordinators shall have
sole and final authority to resolve all disputes.
Winning bid results will be available at 9:20 pm.
Items may be claimed upon presentation of a receipt
marked paid during the cash-out period.
All Silent Auction items must be claimed and paid for in
full by the close of the event.
LIVE AUCTION BIDDING
RULES AND PROCEDURES
All of the items listed in the catalog under ‘Live Auction’
will be auctioned in live bidding. Bidding will begin with
the values set by the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer has the
authority to withdraw any item that does not generate
bids commensurate with its value.
To enter a bid in the Live Auction, MAKE YOUR BID CARD
CLEARLY VISIBLE TO THE AUCTIONEER.
The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer will
be the winning bidder. In the event of a dispute between
bidders, the Auctioneer and the Live Auction runners shall
have sole and final authority to determine the successful
bidder.
The Live Auction runners will confirm winning bid
amounts and bidder numbers at the close of bidding on
each item.
Items may be claimed upon presentation of a receipt
marked paid during the cash-out period.
All Live Auction items must be claimed and paid for in full
by the close of the event.
RAFFLE PRIZE
Exquisite DC Dining
And thank you to the TCS parents and staff,
past and present, and other individuals
who gave so generously:
Pazit & Eyal Aviv  Emory Luce Baldwin  Jill Barefoot
Angela Bednarek & Micah Elazar  Elena & Karina Beleno Carney
Jerry Black  Tara & Chad Blaise
Kerry Cesareo & Jim Woodworth  Dave & Roshana Cohen
Ronald Davies & Janis Tothom-Davies
Hannah Deutsch & Carter Dougherty  Janet & Steve Dougherty
Jamie Downs  Peter Ensign  Jenny Evans-Muir & Ed Muir
Helen Fox & Rex Robison  HollyAnn Freso-Moore & Scott Moore
Shari Friedman & David Christy  Preeya Gholkar & Vijay Ejantkar
Shashi & Rekha Gholkar  Beth Grupp  Christy Hartless
Tammeric Itson-Scurry  Delila Khaled & Eric Benschoter
AeRang Kim & Peter Hirsch  Sarah King & Jamie Shambaugh
Alison & Drew Kodjak  Annette Labiano & Mark Hanna
Rachel Lettre & Paul Mackie  Joyce Loebig & Peter Stegehuis
Jennifer Lukas-Jackson & Kendall Jackson  Tom & Jana Martella
Alison MacDonald & David Greenberg
Tamra Mendelson & Greg Demske  Andrea & Roderick Morris
Edina & Bruce Morse  Bruce & Judy Myers
Keri Myers & Graham Copp  Pam Myers  Marsha Obusek
Pooja & Anand Parikh  Anjali & Amit Patel
Katrina & Toby Reut  Rebecca Rivas-Rogers & Jose Antonio Rivas
Enid Romanek  Kara Saul-Rinaldi  Dr. Sal Selvaggio
Lani Sinclair  Jessica Sloane  Frances Toler
Ana Villegas & Evan Notman  JoAnn Volk
Iva Ziza & Alec Chance
Schmooze with Washington’s power elite while enjoying top
class American fare and stunning wines at Charlie Palmer
Steak, DC. In the shadow of the Capitol dome, this premier
steakhouse is consistently voted as one of DC’s best and most
powerful dining locations. Under the direction of Executive
Chef Matt Hill, you and three friends will indulge in a fourcourse chef’s tasting menu and wine pairing, which could
include American artisan beef cuts, modern twists on seafood
classics, and of course decadent desserts. Take in the
impressive nightlit view of the Capitol while sipping on wines
from Charlie Palmer’s innovative wine cube—which appears
to be floating on water—featuring 3,500 bottles of exclusively
American wine featuring over 600 selections and specially
selected by the sommelier to match your meal and your
tastes.
Donated by Charlie Palmer Steak
Value: $600
Each raffle ticket is $10
Purchase as many tickets as
you like to increase your
chances to win this fabulous
dining experience at
Charlie Palmer Steak!
YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO
WIN THE RAFFLE
DRAWING IS AT 8:50 PM
Silent Auction Table #1
Closes at 7:15 pm
101.
I Canoe, Can You?
Look no further for a unique party idea for older kids or a fun
adult excursion with friends. Two American Canoe
Association instructors (TCS mom Rachel Lettre and friend)
will teach up to six people the fundamentals of Flat Water
Canoeing in a fun, interactive class in one of the metro area’s
beautiful local lakes or rivers (up to 4 hours, adjusted for the
age and skill of the group). The course will introduce
participants to sufficient skill and knowledge so that they can
enjoy the sport of tandem canoeing on flat water. You'll walk
away with basic paddling skills, safety tips, fun games to play
with kids on the water, and will learn how to get back in a
canoe should you ever tip. Participants should be at least
eight years old and comfortable in the water. Scheduling is
subject to availability of the instructors. Canoe Rental Fees
may apply. TCS dad Paul Mackie and Star Jackson can provide
entertainment for younger kids during the course if needed.
As a bonus, you can gear up for your excursion with a $50 gift
certificate from REI.
Donated by the Lettre/Mackie Family and the Saul-Rinaldi
Family
Value: $230 Minimum bid: $120
102.
Drama and Dance
Head’s up, art lovers! Win this package and choose two
tickets to any performance at the Atlas Performing Arts
Center in the trendy Atlas District of Northeast DC. Atlas’
offerings include a wide variety of theater, film, music, and
dance, including family-friendly performances. (Valid through
March 2013.) The dancer in your family, whether young or
young at heart, will appreciate a $50 gift certificate from Joy
of Motion Dance Center to apply to a class at any of their
three locations (Atlas Performing Arts Center, Bethesda or
Friendship Heights). Joy of Motion offers youth and adult
classes in tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, and more.
Donated by Atlas Performing Arts Center and Joy of Motion
Dance Center
103.
Money Matters
There is no better time for this two-hour financial review for
an individual or couple with adviser Frances Toler, CRPC. She
will help you investigate whether your financial decisions are
ones you are still comfortable with. Two hours together can
unlock a world of opportunities for greater wealth creation
and less worry. Then toast your sound financial footing with
three bottles of fine red wine: 2010 Ramsden Estate Reserve
Merlot from the Napa Valley; 2010 Pico de Aneto from Spain;
2010 Bric Corderi Barbera from Italy.
Donated by Frances Toler, First Financial Group and Christine
Hartless
104.
Gym and Eggs
Get your egg rolling! This package includes four weeks of
classes at My Gym Bethesda or Potomac plus unlimited free
play with a lifetime membership for your enrolled child (new
members only, please). Choose a parent participatory class
for your infant or toddler, a confidence-building tumbling or
sports class for your pre- or early grade-schoolers, or even a
gymnastics or cardio class for your 6- to 13-year old. After
your workout, take yourself and your child to lunch at
Eggspectations in downtown Silver Spring with a $25 gift
certificate (tax and gratuity not included).
Donated by My Gym Potomac and Bethesda and
Eggspectations
105.
Yeah, I'm the Tax Man
Plan ahead by getting a great deal on a professionally
prepared 2012 federal tax return. (Note this is for filing in
2013.) Larry Fischel’s specialties include individual tax
returns, the self-employed, non-profit organizations, and
even returns for people who have let things slide for a few
years. This invaluable service includes preparing Schedules A,
B, and M, and one state return, all e-filed. He will prepare
additional schedules and forms as needed for an additional
charge. New clients only, please.
Donated by Let Larry Do It
106.
Silver Spring Classics
For a simple yet satisfying night out in Silver Spring, it's hard
to beat a prime steak dinner at Ray’s the Classics with this
$100 gift certificate, followed by a classic flick at the AFI Silver
Theatre. You can even make it a double date since you get
four general admission tickets to any regular showing (not
valid during special events).
Donated by Meg Finn and AFI SilverTheatre and Cultural
Center
107.
Zoo To You
Satisfy even the most insatiable animal lovers in your family
with a one-year Household membership (two named adults
plus children in one household) to the National Zoo in
Washington, DC. Veteran DC zoo-goers know that the best
reason to be a FONZ (Friend of the National Zoo) is the free
parking. Other highlights include the members-only
publications, discounts and early ticket-buying opportunities
for special seasonal events like Boo at the Zoo, and free or
discounted admission to more than 100 other zoos and
aquariums nationwide. You’ll also enjoy a copy of the book
RAINFORESTS by Rhett Butler, geared toward young readers
with 150 color photos, but also appropriate for adults.
Donated by the Rivas-Rogers Family and the Villegas/Notman
Family
108.
Big Plans at Home
Do you dream of finishing the basement or even bumping out
a wall to expand your kitchen? Consider this two-hour inhome architectural consultation with local residential
architect Eric Saul. The initial consultation will be followed by
a one- to two-hour follow up meeting to review sketches of
Eric’s designs for your home. Your yard will also get some
attention when Green Action Landscaping’s team arrives.
They’ll provide one complementary hour of service, including
lawn mowing, weeding, fall leaf clean-up, or garden
preparations, depending on your needs.
Donated by Saul Architects and Grass Action Landscaping
109.
Jumpin' and Jammin'
Let your kids tumble, roll, and spin off energy at the everpopular Silver Stars gym. Use this versatile $100 gift
certificate toward any purchase, including gymnastics or
tumbling classes, birthday parties, summer camps and more.
With this package you also receive two general admission
tickets for any performance at Jammin’ Java in Vienna,
Virginia, one of the best live music venues in the DC area.
Check out their extensive calendar of kids shows, or keep the
tickets for yourself for a child-free night out. Tickets are
subject to availability and cannot be used for shows sold-out
prior to your reservation. You must call in advance to reserve
seats.
Donated by Silver Stars Gymnastics and Jammin Java
110.
The Circle of Life
As our children are growing older, so are our parents. TCS
mom Pazit Aviv, a licensed social worker with substantial
elder care experience, will meet with you to discuss available
elder care benefits, transitions, how to deal with change, and
other matters that pertain to aging. After your meeting, you’ll
have a much better understanding of your options for care of
your older family members. Pazit can also provide referrals to
appropriate services, if needed.
Donated by Pazit Aviv
111.
The Faces We Love
They're only little for so long, so capture them now with
professional portraits. Receive a portrait shoot in Susan
Hornyak's Bethesda photography studio, and all images will
be available online for six months so you can decide which to
order for gifts, cards, and framing. One 8 x 10 enlargement is
included.
Donated by Susan Hornyak Photography
112.
The Sweetest Place on Earth®
Non-stop thrills await you and your family at Hershey Park!
One of the regions top amusement parks and family
attractions, Hershey Park has something for all ages. With
four passes (2 regular for ages 9-54 and 2 junior for ages 3-8),
you will have full access to all of the “Mild to Wild” rides,
shows, and the Boardwalk, Hershey’s fun and refreshing
waterpark! Plan this as part of an awesome summer getaway
to Hershey, PA.
Donated by TCS Executive Director Pam Myers
Closes at 7:25 pm
201.
Carousel Birthday Gala
Is you child's birthday around the corner? Everyone loves a
party at Glen Echo Park where a fun playground and carousel
thrill every birthday girl or boy. This four hour rental of a
room in the park's North Arcade Building will house your
party and cake celebration for up to 35 people. The carousel
is open weekends May - September with additional hours in
the summer. Room rental is subject to availability and must
be scheduled in advance. Valid until 03/03/2013. Please visit
www.glenechopark.org.
Donated by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture Inc.
202.
Night on the Town
Shake off the work day with a luscious meal and the theater!
Take-in a celebrated Round House Theater performance of
"Crown of Shadows: the Wake of Odysseus" (April 11 - May 6,
2012) at the Bethesda theater location. Begin - or end - your
evening with a sumptuous dinner at 8407 kitchen bar ($100
gift certificate) in downtown Silver Spring. You’ll feel right at
home in the warm atmosphere of 8407 kitchen bar, featuring
an American artisanal menu using fresh, locally and
sustainably sourced ingredients.
Donated by the Kim/Hirsch Family and Round House Theater
203.
Out with the Old, In with the New
Clear your clutter and unclutter your mind with four hours
from professional organizer Flavia Compos, then take your
$50 gift certificate to The Phoenix in Georgetown to fill-up
those empty spaces with new fashion and fine jewelry!
Donated by Soothing Spaces Inc.and The Phoenix
204.
Mommy & Me Pampering
As Mom enjoys a a classic manicure and pedicure at Spa
Mesu, beloved TCS teacher Ms. Marsha will take one child
and a friend or sibling out for a movie and ice cream. A great
Mother's Day Gift! Spa Mesu gift certificate is valid through
1/26/2013.
Donated by Spa Mesu and Marsha Obusek
205.
Play Together, Stay Together
Every parent needs a little help sometimes. Enjoy some surefire fun for all with 4 tickets to any regular season show (or
combination of shows) at the Puppet Co. Playhouse in Glen
Echo Park. (Valid until March 3, 2013.) For longer lasting help,
use a $60 gift certificate toward one Parent Encouragement
Program (PEP) core course or workshop on the topic of your
choice. For over 25 years, PEP has offered parent education
and support for parents of kids of all ages, from newborns to
teens. Visit www.PEPparent.org for more information and
complete course descriptions. Pre-registration is required.
Expires March 3, 2013.
Donated by The Puppet Co.Playhouse and the Parent
Encouragement Program
206.
Galloping Goodies
For a lot of sweet fun, relish a tin of delectable cookies from
Top Chef finalist and TV personality Carla Hall paired with one
month of group horseback riding lessons for one person at
Reddemeade Equestrian Center. Reddemeade offers one free
introductory lesson to get you started, so think of this as a
five lesson package to get you started on a life-long love of
horseback riding! Expires March 3, 2013.
Donated by Alchemy by Carla Hall and Reddemeade
Equestrian Center
207.
Blue Ridge Mountain Family Getaway
Enjoy the beauty and outdoors of the Blue Ridge Mountains
at Wintergreen, a four season resort 45 minutes outside of
Charlottesville, VA. Spend a weekend (2 nights) in a 3
bedroom, 3 bath condo next to the Wintergarden Spa and
Aquatic Center, steps from the Devil's Knob Golf Course,
Tennis Center, and Grille.In winter, stay warm in front of the
fireplace and watch movies on the 48” flatscreen with cable
and DVD, or cook dinner in the well-stocked kitchen while
enjoying music on the stereo. In summer, have drinks on the
deck before splashing in the outdoor and indoor pools and
hot tubs at the Aquatics Center. Kids will love Discovery Ridge
with its climbing tower, bungee jumps, summer tubing, and
zip-line, not to mention the 23 slopes for skiing, tubing, and
riding. While you relax, the kids can even get some downtime
with the Nintendo and PS2 in the room with bunks.
Accommodates 8. Available non-holiday weekends; reserve
two months in advance with the owner. See
www.vacationrentals.com/vacation - rentals/74241.html for
full description. Expires 12/31/2012.
Donated by Jana & Tom Martella
208.
A Pawsitive Doggie Experience
Boost your relationship with your pooch with two $20 gift
certificates to the Doggie Washerette (each good for one dog
wash) and two hours of dog training with TCS mom Joyce
Loebig. Learn to use positive reinforcement techniques for
basic skills (sit, stay, down), manners (no jumping, sit to greet,
loose leash walking), house training, crate training, or tricks
(to impress the relatives). Joyce has been a volunteer dog
trainer for several years, working with the Washington
Animal Rescue League and Your Dog's Friend, training shelter
dogs, assisting in puppy and basic skills classes, and
continually working with her own "best friend." Joyce plans to
finish a trainer's certification program by September.
Donated by Doggie Washerette and the Loebig/Stegehuis
Family
209.
Butterflies and Brunch
Rise and shine with a luscious champagne bagel brunch
delivered to your door by 9 am (on a mutually agreed upon
date) by TCS dad David Greenberg! Everyone in the family and perhaps visiting relatives - will love diving into a dozen
bagels with cream cheese, lox, fresh fruit, OJ, and
champagne. Pair that with your $50 gift card from Starbucks
to have fresh coffee or beans on hand, and then set off with
four tickets in hand to take in a lovely day at Bookside
Garden's live butterfly and caterpillar exhibit "Wings of
Fancy". (Open from May 5 - September 16, 2012.)
Donated by Brookside Gardens, the MacDonald/Greenberg
Family, and Shaski & Rekha Gholkar
210.
Go Green
Spring rains can mean spring floods - sometimes into our
yards and basements! Executive Director of dc greenworks
and TCS alumn Peter Ensign will provide you with a 90-minute
residential stormwater management consultation. He will
assess your site and recommend appropriate green
infrastructure technologies from green roofs, to rain gardens,
to rain barrels and more. You'll put to good use a generous
basket of green household items from Amicus Green Building
Center. Every product Amicus sells goes through extensive
review and due diligence to ensure it maximizes energy
and/or water savings, healthy properties, and environmental
integrity.
Donated by Peter Ensign and Amicus Green Building Center
211.
Celebrities, Criminals, and …
Grandparents!?
We’re always looking for something unusual to do when
grandparents are in town. It's time for the grandkids to take
them for an adventure to two of DC's hottest museums:
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and the National Museum
of Crime and Punishment. Four complementary tickets to
each of these downtown DC museums provides hours of fun
for young and old!
Donated by Madame Tussaud's Museum and the National
Museum of Crime & Punishment
212.
Airport Transport with a Smile
Flying to your next family vacation? With this convenient
voucher, you can skip the cost and hassle of long-term
parking and getting on a shuttle bus with your family and
luggage. The ever responsible TCS Board President Jenny
Evans-Muir will provide roundtrip transportation via minivan
for 5-6 people and their luggage from Takoma Park/Takoma
DC/close-in Silver Spring to National, BWI, or Dulles at
mutually agreed upon times. She even has car seats for
toddlers on up! Please provide as much advance notice as
possible for scheduling purposes.
Donated by by the Evans-MuirFamily
213.
Year 'Round Flipping Fun
Little Gym's full family one year membership will be fun for
your entire crew! Family membership benefits include great
perks like member milestone points, priority enrollment, and
discounts on awesome birthday bash parties, camps, and
parents' survival night. This package also includes a Summer
Semester 2012 enrollment for one child! The Little Gym's
gymnastics-based curriculum will help increase your child's
flexibility, balance, and coordination, while also improving
listening skills, attention span, and the ability to follow
directions. Your child will become more confident, more
willing to take prudent risks, and will rise to challenges in
ways they never have before.
Donated by The Little Gym of Silver Spring
Closes at 7:35 pm
301.
History Comes Alive
Let history come alive as you take a step back in time and visit
Claude Moore Colonial Farm and historic Mount Vernon.
Through your one-year family membership to Claude Moore
Colonial Farm in McLean, VA, you will experience farm life as
it was in Colonial Virginia in 1771. Mount Vernon is the most
popular historic estate in the U.S. With your 4 complimentary
daytime ticket vouchers, visit George Washington's mansion,
grave site, and 50 acres of the estate including a working
blacksmith shop, an education center, and an old mill and
distillery. (Expires December 31, 2012.)
Donated by Claude Moore Colonial Farm and
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Museum, and
Gardens
302.
Healing From Within
Feeling stressed and lacking energy lately? Acupuncture and
yoga are proven methods for combatting stress and getting
your energy back on track. TCS mom and licensed
acupunturist Karina Beleno Carney will treat you to an initial
90-minute session, which includes a detailed holistic health
evalution and acupuncture treatment, and later a one hour
follow-up treatment. Spend some quality de-stressing time
with your little one during 3 Drop-In classes for kids and/or
familes at Budding Yogis, located in NW DC. (Both expire
March 3, 2013.)
Donated by Karina Beleno Carney (A Calmness Within
Acupuncture Services)
303.
Strategic Planning Pays Off
The right strategic planning and fundraising expertise can give
your organization the boost it needs to get to the next level.
Experience the benefits of 2 hours of strategic planning
and/or fundraising consultations with one of the country's
leading consultants, Beth Grupp. Beth served on Senator Ted
Kennedy's staff for almost a decade as one of his top
fundraisesrs. Now with her own firm, Beth specializes in
serving the non-profit community.
Donated by Beth Grupp
304.
A Tune up for Your Body and Your Car
Sometimes a good tune-up is all we need to feel fabulous
again! Start off your tune-up with an initial chiropractic visit
at Zinn Chiropractic where you’ll receive a comprehensive
neurological and orthopedic examination and a chiropractic
treatment (if not contra-indicated), considering your unique
medical history. Zinn Chiropractic, located in the heart of
Takoma Park, provides comprehensive personalized
chiropractic care. (Restrictions: X-rays if needed are not
included. This donation may be used only by NEW patients,
please). But wait, there's more....shouldn't your car also run
as smoothly as the new you? RS Automotive, also right in the
heart of Takoma Park, will set you up with 5 oil change
vouchers (includes a safety inspection, but not synthetic oil).
Enjoy a smooth ride from here on out!
Donated by Zinn Chiropractic and RS Automotive
305.
Decadent Chocolate Cake with a Perfect
Grenache
Happy Anniverary to You! Send the kids to their grandparents
and indulge in Julia Child's famous "Bombe Aux Trois
Chocolate" cake and the perfect bottle of aged-Grenache. A
homemade specialty by TCS mom Helen Fox, this amazing
cake is a dessert for true chocolate lovers and is perfect for
that special occasion. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache is
subtle and open and the ripe fruit is accented with notes of
earth and spice. This is a textured and complex wine that will
linger on your tastebuds and bring out the richness of the
chocolate.
Donated by the Fox/ Robison Family and the Water-Boots
Family
306.
Dance Fever
Are you looking for ways to encourage your budding dancer?
Try a gift-certificate for a 6-week tap dance session of your
choice for ages 5 through adult. Knock on Wood Tap Studio is
well known in the area for training-up excellent tap dancers
and they've found a new home in the same building as TCS!
Once you've got your groove on, enjoy a kid-friendly night out
with 4 tickets to the popular Youth Arts Night at the Dance
Exchange in Takoma Park on May 24, 2012 at 7 pm. Youth
Arts Night brings together various youth dance programs, as
well as youth in fine and performing arts programs around
Washington, DC. Your tiny dancer will love seeing what other
kids can do! This package also includes an eco-friendly and
compact Dance Exchange Tote bag to take to your classes.
Donated by Knock on Wood Tap Studio and Dance Exchange
307.
Get Organized with Style
Time for you and your family to get organized! Professional
organizer Leslie Clesner will spend 2 hours with you
organizing any space in your home. Once you're organized,
you'll want to stay that way. A $20 gift certificate toward
labels for kids stuff at Olivers Labels is the partner you need!
These labels are great for summer camp or the start of a new
school year. Finally, Madeline Comoglio of mlc design - who
designed our gorgeous event logo - will help you keep your
kiddo organized by providing a custom-designed,
personalized set of 18 notes cards, envelopes, and matching
gift labels. Printing by an FSC certified printer ensures high
quality. Perfect for thank you cards or writing to Grandma!
Donated by Around Tuit Professional Organizing, Oliver's
Labels, and mlc designs
308.
DC Playdate
An ideal Sunday - a fabulous brunch (or dinner) and a
fantastic show for your entire family. This package includes 4
premier-seat tickets to the 2 pm performance of "The Music
Man" at the renowned Arena Stage on Sunday, May 27, 2012.
(Seats are in the South A, row F section of the theater!) A $50
gift certificate for dining at any of the six Passion Food
Hospitality restaurants is a perfect pairing for brunch or
dinner – visit Acadiana, Ceibs, or DC Coast in downtown
Washington, Burger, Tap & Shake or District Commons on the
Hill, or Passion Fish in Reston, VA. Each of these restaurants
has eceived outstanding reviews, representing a new breed
of American eatery where imaginative food and wine are
accompanied by gracious hospitality, comfortable
surroundings, and outstanding value.
Donated by the Evans-Muir Family and Passion Food
Hospitality
309.
Get Movin' & Groovin’
The right music and the right gear makes all the difference
when you're sweating your way up that last big Takoma Park
hill on your morning run. This is a perfect combination of a
$50 gift card for Pacers & a $50 iTunes gift card. Let's move!
Donated by Pacers and the Benschoter/Khaled Family
310.
Mother's Little Helper
Maybe this isn't quite what the Rolling Stones had in mind,
but it's still hard to beat a fabulous massage or facial and an
excellent glass of wine. One of the highly trained, caring
professionals at Blue Heron Wellness Center will help you
cast aside any worries with your choice of a 30-minute
therapeutic massage or an all-natural facial (expires
08/03/2012). After this bliss – or any other occasion, savor
these three bold red wines: 2009 Drakenskloof Reserve
Pinotage from South Africa; 2010 Patriots Merlot from Chile;
2010 Chateau Les Marcottes Bordeaux from France.
Donated by Blue Heron Wellness Center and Christine Hartless
311.
Playdates for Everyone
This is an afternoon date where the kids are guaranteed to
have a blast. Can you imagine the thrill that your kids will
have when they find out former TCS teacher (and now DC
librarian) Ms. T is coming to their house to play with them for
3 1/2 hours?! The look on their faces makes this package
worth its weight in gold. Ms. T's playdate can include up to 2
children between the ages of 1 and 8 and may involve indoor
or outdoor play to stimulate those brain cells, broaden the
imagination, and exercise motor skills. And if you haven’t
seen a movie in the theater since the early part of this
century, then you’ll really appreciate your playdate! Get
ready for the Oscar-viewing Party with VIP guest passes at
any Landmark Theatre (Betheda Row or E Street Theater)
good through December 31, 2012. These passes are not valid
during special engagements or when a "no pass" policy is
listed.
Donated by Tammeric Itson-Scurry and Landmark Theatres
312.
Delicious Toffee - the Perfect Hostess Gift
The perfect hostess gift to have on hand. TCS mom has
prepared these taste sensations: one pound of delicious
toffee with crunchy almonds and milk chocolate in a
decorative tin. Buy one or all 5!
Donated by the Blaise Family
313.
Climb High
Whether you’re an experienced climber or just learning, Earth
Treks Climbing Center invites you to challenge yourself on the
ropes with two complementary passes redeemable at any of
their three locations, including the recently renovated 20,000
square foot indoor climbing gym in Rockville. Use these
passes for either two Open Climbs or two Day Passes – no
experience is necessary; recommended for ages 6 & up. Open
Climbs are accompanied by a trainer and your harness rental
is included. Now get up there!
Donated by Earth Treks Climbing Center
Closes at 7:45 pm
401.
Cock-a-Doodle Brew
Leave the 800 degree wood-burning oven to the pros at
Roscoe's while you enjoy fresh baked pizza or other
delectable offerings with this $30 Roscoe's gift certificate.
Perfect the evening with ice cold beer, and you'll have plenty
left over after receiving two cases (48 bottles) of premium
microbrews from Wolvar’s Organic Ales in Vermont, Full Pint
out of Pittsburgh, and Sam Adams Winter Classics.
Donated by Roscoe's Neapolitan Pizzeria and the Patel Family
402.
Shake it, Don't Break
Be inspired by a performance at the Dance Place which
features local, regional, and internationally-acclaimed dance
companies. You may use your two gift certificates to any
regularly priced performance through December 31, 2012.
(May not be used for WPAS co-presentations or Dance Place
performances in outside theaters.) Then learn to dance or
increase your conditioning at an adult class at the Maryland
Youth Ballet. One card of 10 classes is valid for ballet, stretch,
classical core conditioning or Broadway jazz. Your first class
must be taken by March 3, 2013 and is valid for one year
from the date of the first class.
Donated by Dance Place and Maryland Youth Ballet
403.
Road Trip!
Be prepared when you hit the road this spring or summer
break. Your engine will be ready to go after an oil and filter
change at Old Town Auto Service Center (includes two gift
certifcates for an oil and filter change each). And you're sure
not to get lost with this TomTom EASE 3.5 inch portable
navigation system (US/Canada edition). Just plug it in and use
the touch screen and pre-loaded maps! It comes with a
mount and car charger.
Donated by Old Town Auto Service Center and the
Friedman/Christy Family
404.
Tree House Rock
Hear top rate indie rock, folk, blues, and more in the intimate
setting of a beautiful Takoma Park home courtesy of Tree
House Concerts. (Two tickets to a mutually agreed upon
concert during the 2012 season for a house concert or a VFW
show). This is truly a unique experience featuring well-known
acts, and even the kids can come as most of the shows are
early to accomodate families. BYOB with two $25 gift
certificates from Fenwick Beer and Wine, offering the largest
selection of craft beers in Montgomery Co.
Donated by Tree House Concerts and Fenwick Beer and Wine
405.
Escape to Bethesda
Book a table early at the ever-popular Grapeseed, an
American bistro and wine bar in downtown Bethesda. With
your two $50 gift certificates, you can generously select from
the menu. After a sumptious dessert, head to the Strathmore
with two tickets for any performance presented on or before
March 3, 2013. You must redeem your voucher at least two
weeks prior to your chosen performance. (Not valid for
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic,
Washington Performing Arts Society or third-party
performances.)
Donated by Grapeseed American Bistro & Wine Bar, the Volk
Family, and Strathmore
406.
Honey, the Kids are in Hysterics!
Before The Great Zucchini can even complete his first magic
trick, your kids and all their friends will be rolling on the floor
giggling with delight! The area's #1 entertainer of young
children will perform his colorful magic show, where every
child is a star and guaranteed to laugh. This 40-minute magic
show for children ages 2 to 6 features lots of audience
participation where the birthday child as the star. At the end
of show, children will learn a magic trick. Good for one
WEEKDAY performance, and please book 2-3 months in
advance.
Donated by The Great Zucchini
407.
¡Qué Maravilloso!: Dinner and a Show
Start out your Mexican themed night at Mi Rancho Tex Mex
Restaurant ($25 gift certificate). The tart margaritas and chili
infused chimicangas will prepare you and an amigo for a spicy
production of Teatro de la Luna’s spring production “Las
Quiero a las Dos - I Want Them Both”. Tickets for two are
valid May 17-26, 2012. Performed at the Gunston Arts Center
in Arlington, VA, in Spanish with English subtitles. Call to
check availability, redeem your certificate, and reserve seats.
Donated by Mi Rancho Restaurant and Teatro De La Luna
408.
Keep the Good Times Coming
Are you ready for a family camping trip, but don't have the
right gear and aren't sure where to go? The Student
Conservation Association will lend you tents, stoves,
cookwear, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags so that you and
your family or friends can enjoy a night out in one of the
great parks in the area. Expert camper TCS mom Rachel Lettre
will help you find the right place to camp and set up an
itinerary for your adventure based on your interests and
experience level. SCA will outfit up to 12 people for 2-3 nights
and will bring gear to your home (not available first 2 weeks
in August and some weekends in the spring). Once you’re
back, the car is cleaned out and the laundry is done, will you
certainly enjoy a 60-minute massage from Rachel Schaffer at
The Still Point. It should take care of the kinks after “sleeping”
with a rock in the middle of your back all night.
Donated by the Student Conservation Association and the
Friedman/Christy Family
409.
Walk on the Wild Side: Organic Family
Farm April Retreat
Perfect for a family weekend trip, the charmingly rustic
Ponderosa Lodge is a mountain-side organic farm, located
about five hours from DC on 16 very private acres in the
scenic New River Gorge area of southern West Virginia. Enjoy
a private room (sleeps four) and bath at the Lodge the
weekend of April 20-22, 2012, along with a lovingly prepared
country breakfast by proprietors Ken and Jorene. While April
means the garden won't be in yet, there are still farm animals
to feed and play with and plenty of outdoors activities in the
area. Added bonus: the property used to be a zoo in the
1950s, so the lodge is full of taxidermied African animals! Visit
http://www.theponderosalodge.com to learn more!
Donated by Ponderosa Lodge & Farm
410.
I Can See Clearly Now
Get focused with Dr. Steven Schneid at Takoma Park Vision, a
full-service optometric practices that provides comprehensive
eye exams, Laser Vision consultation and co-management,
medical treatment of eye disease, all types of contact lenses,
and the latest fashion eyewear. One gift certificate for a
spectacle eye exam, valid for use at either Takoma Park
Vision or Uptown Vision. Total value of $180 (expires March
3, 2013). Win one voucher or up to five!
Donated by Takoma Park Vision
Value: $180 each Minimum bid: $50 each
411.
Horsing Around
Enough of that horsing around, it’s time to get serious about
horses! You'll be in expert hands with TCS equestrian dad
Drew Kodjak during a one hour horseback riding lesson
(English style) on a thoroughbred at Woodland Horse Center.
This class is good for adults or children 8 years or older, or for
smaller children, Drew will arrange for an extended pony ride.
Lesson level will match rider's ability, from beginner to
advanced, and helmet will be provided. Rider should wear
boots with heels. Valid through May 31, 2012. And start
watching the new HBO series Luck and then apply your new
betting skills at the races at Pimlico Race Course or Laurel
Park. Courtesy of the Maryland Jockey Club, you and 9 other
friends will have clubhouse passes with reserved seating, liveracing programs, parking for 10 cars and a race named in your
honor with a presentation in the Winner's Circle. Blackout
dates are Preakness Week and Maryland Million Day. Does
not include lunch or transportation. Finally, celebrate your
winnings with an offical 138th Kentucky Derby party package.
It includes: paper plates, napkins and mint julep glasses with
official 138th Derby logo and colors; Kern's Kitchen offical
Derby-Pie to be delivered upon request; and historical mint
julep recipe and recipe for homemade Kentucky Derby pie
from a 5th generation Kentuckian and TCS grandmother Janet
Dougherty.
Donated by the Kodjak Family, the Maryland Jockey Club, and
Janet Dougherty.
412.
Attention to Detail
Whether the historic preservationists of Takoma Park have
you under their thumb, or you simply want some fresh home
improvement ideas, a two-hour consultation with architect
Richard Vitullo is just the thing. With a focus on sustainable
architecture, his design will please any aesthetic. You will
receive two hours of preliminary architecture services which
includes a site visit to your home and discussion about
potential renovations, additions, or home improvements.
Donated by Vitullo Architecture Studio
413.
Flaunt Those Curves!
Does your daily cardio consist of wrestling kids into car seats,
hauling laundry, and dashing to the Metro? Give yourself
some me-time and improve your overall fitness with a two
month membership at Curves, the ladies-only gym, in Takoma
Park. You’ll look good and feel even better – and it’ll make
running up and down the stairs 20 times a day a lot easier!
Donated by Curves of Takoma Park
Closes at 7:55 pm
505.
Fiesta Time
Is your creative side bursting to get out? Sign your child up for
an art class, camp, or art party using your $100 gift certificate
to CREATE Arts Center in Silver Spring. Enroll your child age 216 (or yourself!) in a pottery, painting, or sculpture class or
summer camp! (Not valid for “No School Day” camps, MCRD
classes or art workshops. Expires March 3, 2013.) While your
child is busy becoming the next Rembrandt or Jackson
Pollack, you can explore your own artistic side with a one
year basic membership at Pyramid Atlantic – get discounts on
studio time, workshops, and gallery rentals.
Donated by CREATE Arts Center and Pyramid Atlantic
Not up for chasing your kid around a restaurant waiting for
the food to arrive? Here's your chance to sit back, relax, and
enjoy a Mexican feast in your own home. Carter Dougherty,
TCS parent and board member, will serve up guacamole,
margartias (or fresh lemonade) and fabulous fish tacos for up
to six people. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a homemade
from scratch Tres Leche Cake made by TCS mom, Holly Ann
Freso-Moore. Tres Leche Cake, meaning three milks, is a
traditional Mexican dessert and tastes like a blend of ice
cream, milkshake, and cake. Yumm! The cake can easily serve
10-12 adults. Highlight your theme with a Laurie Gates Santa
Fe Collection 4 piece ceramic Mexican serving set. Includes
tortilla holder and chip/dip set in vibrant Southwest colored
motif and chili pepper detail.
Donated by the Deutsch/ Dougherty Family, the Freso-Moore
Family, and Shashi & Rekha Gholkar
502.
506.
501.
Artistic Expression
Just Say Cheese
Do you ever wish you had a photo of your kids or family that
wasn't just on your smart phone? Take advantage of this
great offer to capture family memories with professional
photographer, Cindy Bertaut, of Brooks Glogau Photography.
This voucher includes a pre-session consult, studio shoot in
color or black and white, and one 8x10 finished portrait print.
Cindy will come to your home or outdoor setting for a travel
fee. From babies to families to professionals, her experience,
talent and enthusiasm will bring out your family’s best!
Donated by Brooks Glogau Photographers
503.
Superhero to the Rescue
Your little one will find hours of fun dressed in this delightful
handcrafted, bright red "S" for Superhero cape made with
love by Creative Capes by Holly. Take your superhero and his
imagination to Kensington's independent toy store, Fun and
Games, for more fun play and gift ideas!
Donated by Creative Capes by Holly and Fun & Games
504.
Á Table!
Getting dinner on the table will be a snap with the
recommendations found on Chef Zan's Cheap and Easy in the
Kitchen. This Living Social offer includes a six-month menu
planner detailing recipes and shopping lists. With your
shopping list in hand and your $50 gift certificate to Trader
Joes, you’ll satify all your cravings and serve up some tasty
dishes! Offer up your warm delicacies in grand style with a
Godinger white porcelain double warmer with chrome
serving rack. The set includes a serving rack and two 1 quart
covered bakers. Dimensions (LxWxH): 19" x 8" x 7.5".
Donated by the Mendelson/Demske Family, the
MacDonald/Greenberg Family, and
Shashi & Rekha Gholkar
Buy Low! Sell High!
This adage may only get you so far without some expert
advice like you'll receive from seasoned investment advisor,
Steve Goldber. Steve will provide you with a complementary
analysis of your investments and recommendations about
how to strengthen your portfolio. Steve was senior fund
writer at Kiplinger's Personal Finance Mangazine for more
than 13 years and still writes frequently on mutual funds.
Steve is a fee-only investment advisor and he does not sell
financial products. (Expires March 3, 2013.)
Donated by Tweddell Goldberg Investment Management, Inc.
507.
A Heavenly Pair: Chocolate and Wine
Indulge your inner chocolate lover with a six month
membership (including shipping) to the Cacao Tree's
Chocolate of the Month Club. Savor your chocolate while
sipping on expertly chosen wine from Circle Wine and Spirits
in Silver Spring. Choose any six bottles from those
preselected by the merchant, including Cristalino Rose,
Parducci Merlot, Feeding Frenzy Pinot Noir, Obikwa Malbec,
Rio Seco Shiraz, Artes Sur Sauv Blanc, South Carolina
Mer/Cab, and more! (Must be redeemed by June 12, 2012.)
Donated by the Labiano/ Hanna Family and the Morse Family
508.
Better Parenting = Happier Families
Parenting is an art and a science of love! Learn and explore
better parenting techniques with a 90 minute consultation by
a certified parent educator, family therpist, and senior PEP
leader (Parent Encouragement Program) Emory Luce Baldwin.
And spend some quality family time with your kids as you
learn and explore together at the Chesapeake Children's
Museum in Annapolis with four free pases. Kids will have a
ball checking out their interactive displays about the cultures
and ecology of our beloved Chesapeake Bay.
Donated by Emory Luce Baldwin
509.
Happy Clay Date
A perfect Silver Spring “double date” or birthday party
package. Color Me Mine pottery studio offers a “Clay Date”
for up to four painters, including all studio fees and a piece of
pottery (value up to $15) for each painter. (No credit will be
awarded if there are less than four painters or if the pottery
pieces selected are less than $15; cannot be used towards a
party package. Expires June 30, 2013.) Included in your date
are tasty pies at Z Pizza (two $10 gift certificates) and your
choice of a delectable dessert or other home-baked goodies
prepared from scratch by TCS mom Tamra Mendelson.
Donated by Color Me Mine, Z Pizza, and the
Mendelson/Demske Family
510.
Hole-in-One Father's Day Special
Fore! Treat your dad to a two-hour golf lesson at the
University of Maryland golf course range with "scratch" golfer
and TCS alum Jerry Black. Perfect for any skill level golfer.
Make sure the family ride is polished and purring with two oil
changes (with safety inspection; no synthetic oil) from RS
Automotive and three Montgomery Hills Car Wash "ultimate
car wash" gift certificates (for up to van sized vehicles;
includes interior vacuum, window and wheels washed, dash
towel cleaned, triple coat treatment, hot wax application,
under carriage treatment, tire dressing and towel dry).
Donated by Jerry Black, RS Automotive, and Montgomery Hills
Car Wash
511.
It's a Dog Life
Take a break from your doggy duties and let your favorite
furry friend enjoy two dog washes from Doggie Washerette,
assorted high-quality boxed dog treats from Big Bad Woof,
and two midday walks (or two visits for a cat) by Paw Prints
Pet Care. Your precious pet will even have a complementary
meet & greet with your Paw Prints care-giver before services
begin. They’re bonded, insured, certified in first aid, and a
member of Pet Sitters Int’l and petsit dogs, cats, chickens,
small mammals, fish, and exotic birds! (Voucher must be
redeemed in its entirety by June 3, 2012).
Donated by Doggie Washerette, Big Bad Woof, and Paw
Prints Pet Care
512.
Take in Some Culture
Your family will revel in the quality entertainment offered at
two DC cultural landmarks! Our own amazing TCS teacher Jill
Barefoot will chaperone up to two kids for the day exploring
the Natural History Museum. Meanwhile, you can dine at
Silver Spring's Thai Derm ($30 gift certificate; expires May 31,
2012) and catch the Choral Arts Society of Washington's
performance of Brahms’ Requiem at the Kennedy Center on
Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 4 pm (orchestra Y113-114).
Donated by Jill Barefoot, Thai Derm, and Ronald Davies &
Janis Tothom-Davies
Closes at 8:05 pm
601.
Musical Theater Stardom
Nourish your child's creative spirit by introducing them to the
world on stage at Imagination Stage (2 free tickets to a show;
expires August 12, 2012), one of the most respected multidisciplinary theater arts organizations for young people in the
mid-Atlantic region. Then offer them music for the soul
during a semester of Kindermusik with renowned local music
teacher Becky Linafelt (one free semester in Spring or Fall
2012 of any active class; materials fee of $30-50 not
included).
Donated by Imagination Stage and Kindermusik with Becky
Linafelt
602.
Local Weekend “Getaway”
Start off your weekend at the Kreeger Museum (6
complimentary tickets - expire March 2013) admiring 19th
and 20th century masterpieces in a most spectacular setting
built by architect Philip Johnson – or reserve in advance your
very own complementary 90-minute docent-guided tour on
weekdays only. Then spend a lively weekend day at the
Linganore wine festival (2 admissions for June or Sept 2012)
indulging in a 19-wine tasting, winery tour, food and artisan
vendors and live music ... could your weekend get any better?
We can’t guarantee that you’ll want to return home
afterward!
Donated by The Kreeger Museum and Berrywine
Plantations/Linganore Winecellars
603.
Souper-Girl-Licious!
Who knew soup and salad could be this divine! Savor 2
quarts of your choice of the most delicious, homemade,
healthy soup and 1 quart of whole grain salad from Takoma
Park’s Souper Girl restaurant (expires August 30, 2012). All of
Souper Girl’s soups are 100% vegan, kosher, and feature
ingredients from local farms. Combine this feast with a loaf of
freshly baked bread from Panera Bread (you will receive one
fresh loaf each month for a year!) and you will knock your
dinner guest’s socks off!
Donated by Souper Girl and Panera Bread
604.
Ride ‘em Cowboys and Cowgirls!
If your child loves the idea of the Wild West – cowboys,
cowgirls and horses, you will want to treat him or her to this
fabulous themed birthday extravaganza. Learn the tricks of a
real cowboy or cowgirl with a one hour performance of the
How-To Cowboy at your child’s next birthday party (choose
between cowboy tricks or joke fest). You will receive 12
coloring books (for the party goody bags of course!) featuring
Montgomery County landmarks and history, created by the
donor, local artist Enid Romanek. No need to stress about
the next birthday - it will surely be an unforgettable one for
your little cowboy or cowgirl!
Donated by the How-to Cowboy and Enid Romanek
605.
608.
It's OK to admit it ... our kids have LOADS OF ENERGY!! So
why not treat your child to a party where they can bounce
from start to finish? Host a weekday (only) party at Pump It
Up of Elkridge (includes your own private party room), which
has indoor arenas filled with gigantic inflatable slides, bounce
houses, obstacle courses and more. When the party’s not
enough, use your 5 Pop-In Playtime passes, which will surely
get your little one hooked to bouncin' around! (Valid through
October 2013; party certificate excludes extras like pizza,
goodie bags, balloons, and drinks). Pick up $20 worth of
perfect party snacks from Snider's Super Foods to make the
party extravaganza a whopping success!
Donated by Pump It Up and Snider’s Super Foods
New Hampshire Bed and Breakfast Escape
Experience the beauty and traditions of New England at the
Inn at Valley Farms, a 105-acre organic farm located in the
Monadnock Region of southwest New Hampshire. This
family-friendly farm offers a unique opportunity for guests to
interact with the farm animals, relax and take in the fresh
country air, and discover that food doesn’t just come from a
store. This offer is a free second consecutive night in your
choice of accommodations in the Inn, 2-bedroom cottages, or
farmhouse (up to 4 person occupancy in room
accommodating more than 2 people). Includes breakfast.
Valid Sunday through Thursday (i.e., your first paid night must
be Saturday through Wednesday). Not valid on holidays or
during foliage season. Expires December 31, 2012.
Donated by Inn at Valley Farms
609.
Feline Frenzy
Don't fret for your felines the next time you need to leave
town – it could be a spa-like experience for your furry friend!
Your cat will be in pure bliss when its very own seasoned catsitter, TCS mom and feline fan Andrea Morris (no relation!),
shows up every day at the door (for up to a week) to clean
the cat box and lovingly feed and play with your cat. Big Bad
Woof’s fabulous box of catnips toys will keep your kitty high
on life while you’re off galavanting!
Donated by the Morris Family and Big Bad Woof
607.
Let's See Those Pearly Whites
Have you always wanted that bedazzling pearly-white smile
but have never done anything about it? Here is your chance
to indulge and make it happen. To get that gleeming grin, Dr.
Sal Selvaggio will take upper and lower dental impressions,
make trays for you to wear at night for two weeks, and set
you straight on a path to whiter teeth in just two
appointments. See the difference a sparkling smile can make!
Donated by Dr. Sal Selvaggio, DDS
Flying High
Did you know the world’s oldest continuously operating
airport is right next door in College Park? Learn this and so
much more when you take your family with four free
admission passes to explore the College Park Aviation
Museum (expires March 3, 2013)! When you and your
aspiring aviators are finished with the museum, head over
with your $25 gift certificate to Franklin’s Brewery & General
Store in historic Hyattsville for a family -friendly meal in this
great brew pub or use it in their amazing toy store! (Expires
March 3, 2013).
Donated by College Park Aviation Museum and Franklin’s
Brewery & General Store
610.
606.
A Bouncin' Bash
Steppin' Out on the Town
Come escape to an exotic dinner for two at the Bombay Club
of Washington DC. Enjoy what the New York Times calls the
restaurant that sets the newest standards for Indian cuisine.
(Mon - Thurs; excludes tax, tip and alcohol; may not exceed
$100; expires January 31, 2013). Then fill your evening with
concert opera's most spectacular performance of Camille
Saint-Saens' Samson et Dalila - some of the most beautiful
music Saint-Saëns ever wrote (two tickets, section E, for
Sunday, May 13, 2012, 6 pm, GW University Lisner
Auditorium).
Donated by Bombay Club and Washington Concert Opera
611.
A Dancin' Saturday Surprise in Downtown
Takoma
Treat your little one to four Saturday dance classes (June
2012 session) with the famous Jessica Sloane at Takoma Park
studios at the Dance Exchange (3-6 year olds) in downtown
Takoma. Whether teaching the kids to make a ballet peanut
butter jelly sandwich or becoming a blooming ballet flower,
Ms. Jessica gets hands-down raves from all her students …
she's absolutely the best! Then celebrate your little dancer's
new moves with a $20 gift certificate for a milk shake at
Mark's Kitchen. The next week, hit Capital City Cheesecake
with your $30 gift certificate. It's bound to be a spectacular
Saturday for all!!
Donated by Jessica Sloane, Mark’s Kitchen, and Capital City
Cheesecake
612. Schwing, Batta Batta: Baltimore Orioles
Memorabilia
Be the envy of your baseball lovin' friends with an
autographed photo of Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher #17
Brian Matusz. Comes with a certificate of authentication. This
could be the year for the Os!
Donated by the Baltimore Orioles
Arts Alive! Table
Closes at 8:05 pm
AA1. Mod Ikat Flower Silk Obi Tote - Handmade from a vintage Japanese obi (sash).
Donated by Bombyx EcoRedesign
AA2.
3 Brazilian Leather etchings (sold as a set)
Donated by the Parikh Family
AA3.
1 Boy's Handcrafted Bracelet
Donated by Brady Boy Accessories
AA4.
1 Girl's Handcrafted Bracelet
Donated by Brady Boy Accessories
AA5.
One Large Artists Model Print
Donated by Pyramid Atlantic
AA6. Hockey Puck Autographed by Washington
Capitals Defenseman Mike Green (comes with
Certificate of Authenticity)
Donated by Washington Capitals
AA7.
Two Shakere (African Gourd) Rattles
Donated by House of Musical Traditions
AA8. Handcrafted Wooden Pull-Toys
(Handcrafted by a Local Takoma Park Artist)
Donated by the Mendelson/Demske Family
AA9.
Package of Pet Note Cards (8 Cards)
Donated by Enid Romanek
AA10. Mixed Media Painting Of Lotus Blossom on
Paper
Donated by Jamie Downs (A Salon)
Closes at 8:25 pm
701.
Party Hearty
Sugar! Face-painting! Yelling! Running! There’s no better way
to spend a Saturday afternoon. The highest bidder will get a
90-minute face painting party from Fun Faces DC (within 30
mile radius of the 20906 zip code). Up to 18 little ones
(additional children are extra) will be transformed from a ragtag bunch of cuties into lions, tigers, bears, or any number of
creatures—a $175 value. Blackout dates do apply (Easter,
Independence Day, and Halloween) and the offer expires
February 16, 2013. Round out the party with 24 luscious
cupcakes made from scratch by TCS mom Iva Ziza using the
finest ingredients – your choice of yellow cupcakes with
chocolate or Nutella frosting; coconut cupcakes; or chocolate
cupcakes with peanut butter frosting. Just give Iva a week’s
notice—and you’ll be ready to feed a small army. She’ll even
deliver on the weekends within a 2-mile radius from Takoma
Park (offer expires February 13, 2013).
Donated by the Evans-Muir Family and the Ziza-Chance
Family
702.
Safari Party
Livingstone might have skipped Africa if he knew how much
fun he’d have with this package. For your next party, you can
have a private, guided tour of the National Zoo for up to 10
people (at $65 value). When your little explorers get hungry,
take them to Lebanese Taverna in Silver Spring with a $25 gift
certificate. Then, ply them with a dozen delicious miniature
cheesecakes from Capital City Cheesecake in Takoma Park
(orders should be placed by June 4, 2012). Please note that
the tour covers standard zoo areas, not behind-the-scenes
areas. Please reserve two months in advance; weekend
mornings only. Ages 4+. For both the tour and Lebanese
Taverna, the offers expire March 3, 2013.
Donated by Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ), the
Gholkar/Ejantkar Family, and Lebanese Taverna
703.
Design Matters
Life is short, art is long—and you can spend a long, long time
talking to the award-winning Takoma Park firm Bennett Frank
McCarthy Architects about your next project. They’ve been
renovating, restoring, and reinventing homes in the area for
more than 20 years and will provide you with a two-hour, inhome consultation and, later, up to four hours of design
services (a $600 value). Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects
specializes in green, sustainable design and is dedicated to
exploring your needs.
Donated by Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects
704.
Yard Work
Don’t have a green thumb? Let Jim Woodworth, an
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)-certified arborist
and director of tree planting at Casey Trees, help you. His
two-hour consultation (for residential or commercial
properties) will cover hazard tree and tree risk assessment,
planting design guidance, tree care recommendations, and a
brief written report to inform your next steps. (Expires March
3, 2013.) Then, hop over to Strosneiders Hardware to redeem
a $40 gift certificate to fill the complementary, handy tool
box.
Donated by the Cesareo-Woodworth Family and Strosneiders
Hardware
705.
I Spy
Antony, clutching the satchel, slipped silently out of the
parking garage—his Prius gliding over the frosty asphalt. He
knew he was running perilously low on fuel, but he simply
had to get downtown before the International Spy Museum
closed. Waiting there were two complementary general
admission tickets (for adults, children, or seniors) – a $40
value – and a certificate for 20% off at the Spy Store. He
decided, whilst navigating potholes on North Capitol, to
speed up this mission—he had to get back before the
Russians in order to claim a $30 gift certificate waiting at
Austin Grill (good at any location).
Donated by International Spy Museum and Austin Grill
706.
The Medium is the Massage
Upscale people, such as yourself, really deserve a break once
in a while. Make it fun with a friend and cash in your two
complimentary passes (shampoo, cut, and blowdry) for Salon
Cielo in Dupont Circle. Salon Cielo is affordable luxury (and
the best kept secret in D.C.) – staffed with European
professionals who provide the latest hair trends and get real
results with any hair type. Then head back to Takoma Park
for a 30 minute massage with the experts hands of Carol
Iverson at The Still Point.
Donated by Salon Cielo and The Still Point
707.
Wine Time
Impress your friends by hosting a private tasting and vineyard
tour at Woodhall Wine Cellars for 12 people. Gather for a
group dinner at Patricia Della Casual Fine Dining on the day of
your tasting, redeeming a $25 off coupon. The on-site
restaurant showcases pairings, local produce, organic meat,
and free range poultry.
Donated by Woodhall Wine Cellars
708.
Helping Hands
Some people just have a hard time letting go – and hoarding
can become problematic. TCS mom Pazit Aviv, a licensed
social worker, will consult with you and/or your loved ones
about your hoarding situation including an assessment of the
specific causes, key factors, and suggestions on how to move
forward.
Donated by the Aviv Family
709.
Luxurious Takoma Park Getaway
Françoise de Repper and Takoma Park’s own Etta Mae Inn
offer two consecutive nights in the Phoenix Suite – the height
of luxury – for a romantic weekend or to put up friends and
family for a short visit. The bedroom includes an antique iron
bed (queen sized), gas fireplace, and cable television (with
DVD player). A dressing room and large closet complete the
ensuite amenities. The private bath includes shower, large
soaking tub, pedestal sinks, and bidet – for a little European
charm. Certificate redeption is based on availability and must
be used by December 31, 2012. Please mention certificate at
the time of booking and visit www.ettamaeinn.com.
Donated by the Etta Mae Inn
710.
Office Organization
Planning an office retreat? Having an investor meeting?
Trying to get your small business off the ground? E&M
Technology Solutions in Silver Spring is offering a 90 minute
information technology consultation for the highest bidder’s
network environment or a repair service – a $190 value! TCS
dad James Shambaugh, a trained professional facilitator with
years of experience with NGOs and government agencies, will
lead your meeting, guide the group’s discussion, or facilitate
some other event for your organization or business. Through
strategic planning, goal and objective refinement, problem
solving, and interactive methods, James's skill is helping you
work smarter and better – a $250 value.
Donated by E&M Technology Solutions, Inc. and the
King/Shambaugh Family
711.
Tune Up Those Rides
Spring is either here or right around the corner – depending
on the source. So, clean up your rides! Takoma Park’s RS
Automotive is offering two oil changes with safety inspection
gift certificates (no synthetic oil). Then zoom over to
Montgomery Hills Car Wash in Silver Spring to take advantage
of not one, not two, but three Ultimate Car Wash gift
certificates for vehicles van-sized or smaller. Each certificate
entitles your vehicle to interior vacuuming, window cleaning,
wheel washing, dash towel cleaning, triple coat treatment,
hot wax application, under-carriage treatment, tire dressing,
and towel drying. Don’t forget to throw your bike in the
trunk, though, because you’ll want to bring it down to
Takoma Bicycle for a tune up! Make it two! Two certificates
for tune-ups – a $158 value – good through September 30,
2012.
Donated by RS Automotive, Montgomery Hills Car Wash, and
Takoma Bicycle
712.
Weekend Warrior
Is your family going out of town? Feeling like beer, t.v., and
pizza is a poor consolation prize? Grab a friend and see the
Bowie Baysox play with two general admission tickets for a
April or May game this spring (excludes Fridays and
Saturdays) – a $20 value. On the way home, be sure to stop
at Ace Hardware (anywhere in Maryland or DC) and cash in
your $20 gift card, courtesy of Old Takoma Ace Hardware.
And, swing by Video Americain in Takoma Park to rent 5
videos/DVDs to get you through the weekend - a $25 value
(expires February 16, 2013).
Donated by Bowie Baysox Baseball Club, Old Takoma Ace
Hardware, and Video Americain
Closes at 8:35 pm
801.
Get Hungry and Get Fed
Nothing works up an appetite like swimming, and for those
who don't want to joint a pool this summer, six one-day
family passes at the PG pool are just the thing . A Playmobile
Ghost Pirates Whale Skeleton, courtesy of the awesome toy
store Barston’s Child’s Play, will occupy your little one out of
the water. Stuff yourself silly with Italian food afterwards
with a $50 gift card at Mamma Lucia and put the kids to bed!
Donated by Prince George’s Swimming Pool, Barston’s Child’s
Play, and Mamma Lucia
802.
A Classic Night Out
Two tickets to any show at Theater J in the next year will give
you something to talk about afterwards at Cedar Crossing.
Takoma, DC's classy bar and resto offers you a gift certificate
for 10 small plates (like tapas), which you can use on one or
multiple occasions. Theater J has been hailed by The New
York Times as "The Premier Theater for Premieres," and
nominated for over forty Helen Hayes Awards. Theater J has
emerged as one of the most distinctive, progressive and
respected theaters on the national and international scene.
Tickets are subject to availability and must be reserved ahead
of time, and may not be redeemed on opening night.
Donated by Theater J and Cedar Crossing Tavern & Wine Bar
803.
Piano Party
You know the feeling: it's time for a kid birthday bash, you're
fresh out of ideas but still simply unwilling to farm it out to a
Bethesda professional. So, farm it out to a Takoma Park
professional! TCS dad Jamie Shambaugh may not know as
many songs as Mr. Lilo, but with a month's notice, he'll
provide a fun-filled music-themed party for eight kids
complete with music-themed favors, plates, cups, napkins
and a 30-minute piano show of kid faves. Afterwards – or
even during! – your child can don a red shiny superhero cape
with matching bracelets.
Donated by the King/Shambaugh Family and Power
Capes.com
804.
Pamper That Pet
Show your pet how much you care! A certificate for one
animal exam, vaccination and nail trim (expires March 3,
2013) at Takoma Park Animal Clinic will help keep your dog or
cat healthy. And the Doggie Washerette will clean up your
canine when you use this $20 gift certificate good for one
loving wash.
Donated by Takoma Park Animal Clinic and the Doggie
Washerette
805.
Then Do What Comes Naturally
Leave the kids with their grandparents and head for the Red
Fox Inn in Middleburg, VA (an hour from DC) on any night
Sunday through Thursday. This is great for one of those three
day holiday weekends! Open up the bottle of high-quality
champagne you picked up complements of S&S Liquors in
Takoma, DC. The rest comes naturally.
Donated by Red Fox Inn and S&S Liquors
806.
Stress-Free Travelling
With your $50 iTunes gift card you can download some
movies and music for that long plane ride. And cast aside
your worries about the drive to the airport. The TCS Cohen
family will get up to five people to any area airport (National,
BWI, or Dulles), and pick them up too. They’ll also do a
grocery run for the "basics" before you return, so your fridge
isn't empty when you get home. Now that's stress-free travel!
Donated by the Benschoter/Khaled Family and the Cohen
Family
807.
"Feed Me Seymour, Feed Me"
The $25 gift certificate at vegetarian Indian restaurant
Woodlands speaks for itself - consistently delicious! The
shocker is when you redeem two tickets to see the rousing
musical "The Little Shop of Horrors" at Olney Theatre, one of
the top community theaters in the DC region. Not valid on
Saturday evenings or Sunday matinees. Valid for the first two
performance weeks only; Wednesday through Sunday,
August 1-12, 2012. Must call the box office in advance to
redeem.
Donated by Olney Theatre and Woodlands Restaurant
808.
Take It and Frame It
Bonnie Coulbourne Photography will use their expert eyes to
capture you and your precious ones thanks to this $250 credit
toward a professional photo session and prints. And don't
just let those beautiful new photos get tucked into a drawer.
Put the finishing touches on your family portraits at Artful
Framing & Gallery using this $100 gift certificate.
Donated by Bonnie Coulbourne Photography and Artful
Framing & Gallery
809.
Good for the Body, the Soul, and the World
With this $100 gift certificate toward a class or workshop at
Willow Street Yoga Center, you can give your body and soul a
good workover. Use this $20 gift certificate at The Culture
Shop, Takoma's own "Socially Conscious Global Marketplace,"
and you'll give a little of the same to the world.
Donated by Willow Street Yoga Center and The Culture Shop
810.
The Perfect Combination of Wine and Art
If the perfect red or white is a canvas on which the vintner
can conjure up a masterpiece for the tastbuds, then there's
something perfect in the combination of modern art and the
right wine. A one-year membership to The Phillips Collection
(for two adults and two children, a discount in the shop and
cafe, and tickets for friends) is an excellent mate for a private
wine tasting and tour for up to 12 adults at Woodhall Wine
Cellars in Parkton, MD. A $25 coupon off a dinner at Patricia
Della Casual Fine Dining, showcasing wine pairings, local
produce, organic meat and free range poultry, can only add
to the experience on the day of your tour.
Donated by The Phillips Collection and Woodhall Wine Cellars
811.
A Kid-Friendly Pairing
What could possibly work better together than amusement
parks and macaroni? Children will squeal with delight at Six
Flags in Upper Marlboro, MD with these two one-day
admission tickets. Don't miss the Hurricane Water Park,
which opens May 19, 2012. (Tickets are valid anytime from
March 31 to October 7, 2012.) Afterwards, satisfy your kid's
voracious appetite for carbs with a $30 gift certificate at
Romano's Macaroni Grill.
Donated by Six Flags America and Romano’s Macaroni Grill
812.
Takoma Shop-a-Thon
If you always thought the great part about Takoma Park is
that you hardly have to leave town to do your shopping, then
this package is for you! Unload this $25 gift certificate at
Amano on fabulous shoes, jewelry, or clothing before
strolling across the street to the House of Musical Traditions
with a $10 gift certificate in hand. Another block later and
you're spending a $25 gift card at Now and Then. Talk about
supporting local businesses!
Donated by Amano, House of Musical Traditions, and Now
and Then
Closes at 8:45 pm
901.
Batter Up!
Enjoy a family night or treat your friends to a night at the
ballpark to cheer on the Nats when they take on the red-hot
Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, September 21, 2012, at 7:05
pm. You'll be sitting in high style in premium first row seats at
the club level behind home plate, with the potential to see
Steven Strasburg throw his every pitch! Plus park for free
with 2 complimentary passes. The Nationals' ballpark is a
fantastic venue that has a full playground, rock wall, and a
great local food options like Ben's Chili Bowl and Five Guys.
Catch America's favorite past time and catch the up and
coming Nationals!
Donated by Sigal Construction
902.
No Place Like Home
Expert gardener Elise Stigliano of Go Gardeners! will advise
you on design, plant and flower choices and garden
maintence that fits your abilities and life style! Before or
after, enjoy shopping for items for your home and garden at
new local Takoma shop "Trohv" with a $50.00 gift card so
your home and yard are inviting and beautiful this year! A
great way to get help with your annual spring cleaning.
Donated by Go Gardeners! and Trohv
903.
Inner Pieces
Are all of those pieces of papers piled up in your home
stressing you out? Do you wish you had time to be one of
those folks who is organized and does yoga in their spare
time? Bid on changing your life today! Personal organizer and
TCS parent Keri Myers will bring 15 years of experience as a
records manager and archivist to your home to give you a 2
hour personalized home office organizing consult to help you
map a route to order and accessibility of your personal
records. Then take a deep breath, stretch out and enjoy 2,
one week passess to Bikram Yoga in Takoma Park - each pass
entitles the holder to an entire week of unlimited access to
yoga classes. Pick up the pieces and find inner peace.
Donated by the Myers/Copp Family and Bikram Yoga Takoma
Park
904.
There's an "useum" for Everyone!
907.
Order Up!
Always wanted to get to the Newseum? Now is your chance
to win four general admission tickets to be used anytime until
December 31, 2012. Explore the First Amendment right to a
free press, news-making history, current events, and much
more! For a great family experience while relatives or friends
are in town, we have you covered with a basket of 8
admission passes to the Be With Me Playseum. This children's
new & resale bookstore is in the design of a cityscape with
tons of hands-on fun. Play for hours in the more than a dozen
kid-sized interactive rooms. In addition to the 8 passes, you
will receive the gift of 3 children's books, and painted
wooden toy icons of the Playseum's play rooms. What better
way to explore and enjoy DC museums!
Donated by Newseum and Be With Me Playseum
In the Shakespeare Theater Company's production of Carlos
Goldoni's, "The Servant of Two Masters", mayhem erupts
when the wily—and chronically hungry—servant Truffaldino
hatches a zany scheme to double his wages (and his meals) by
serving two masters at once. But, don't go on an empty
stomach, grab sushi or grilled skewers at Kushi Lazkaya &
Sushi with a $50.00 gift card first! The highest bidder adds the
gift card with two tickets for any performance of "Servant"
good May 15 - July 1, 2012 (not valid opening night, Friday
and Saturday evening shows, or Sunday matinee shows).
Order up! Kushi rates 4 stars on the DC menu pages and the
production sold out in its run at Yale Repertory Theater
before heading to the District.
Donated by Kushi Iazkaya & Sushi and Shakespeare Theatre
905.
908.
A Perfect "10"
Which wine is your "10", or do your prefer a great
performance? Add 9 of your friends to combine and find out
with this perfect 10 package which includes: 10 tickets for a
wine tasting and tour at Basignani Winery, just north of
Baltimore. On your tour, learn how wine is produced from
the wine to the bottle, and then survey a tasting of all
available wines at the Vineyard accompanied by an elegant
spread of bread, cheese, fruit, and crackers. (Your tour date
must be arranged in advance.) Also enjoy 10 tickets to
"Levine Presents the Sound of U Street" on May 12, 2012 at
6:30 pm (pick-up tickets at will call 15 minutes before the
show). Long known as "Black Broadway", U Street is best
known for its many jazz clubs that were so central to DC's
African American community. Drummer Andrew Hare and his
troupe will paint a picture of this vibrant musical street and
its influence on American music. The concert will end with
the celebrated Ballou High School Marching Band under the
direction of Raymond Shaw. So, grab 9 friends and take in the
perfect 10!
Donated by Basignani Winery and Levine School of Music
906.
Green Living
Fabulous architect and interior designer, Wakako Tokunaga
Architecture will provide you with an initial one hour design
consultation followed by a proposal of design ideas. Alumna
TCS parent, Wakako is a LEED accredited professional who
believes that architecture and design should enrich people's
lives. Her designs focuses on simplicity, green approaches,
and affordability. Don't miss this chance to let her vision
inspire a fresh look for your home!
Donated by Wakako Tokunaga Architecture
"Y" Not? Get Fit!
2 month Family Membership, plus initiation fee, all
complementary. This membership provides two adults and
their children with total access to the Silver Spring (only)
facility. This YMCA has two year round pools (one indoor and
one outdoor) and two children's pools in the summer. Free
child care is available on-site while you workout. The Y
features lots of free classes, including zumba and yoga and
several low cost classes for adults and children. So, whether
you've let down on your New Year's resolution or you want a
more family friendly gym experience - enjoy 2 months free at
the local YMCA!
Donated by The Y of Silver Spring
909.
No Yellow Bellies
Ready for some adventure?! Zip through the tree-tops at
Sandy Spring Adventure Park with two gift passes (ages 7+)!
The course is a blast, and builds skills and confidence. Passes
are good during normal operation hours for the 2012 season.
Let Potbelly Sandwiches Works pack your lunch with three
coupons for any Orginal or Skinny sandwich for use at any
location.
Donated by the Lukas-Jackson Family and Potbelly Sandwich
Works
910.
Dance Party
Make this year's birthday party extra special for your child
age 2-8 with and interactive music and movement concert by
John Henry England. John counts punk pioneers The
Ramones as a key influence, and his kid-friendly, silly songs
will have your party dancing! (Your party must be booked by
June 3, 2012.) For that unique and awesome present, go to
Takoma Park's Now and Then with your $25.00 gift certificate
to find a fantastic variety of crafty gifts. (Expires April 3,
2013.)
Donated by John Henry England and Now and Then
911.
A Great Local Pairing
Want a great night out without DC parking or the Metro?
Treat yourself to an upscale local date night! Choose two
tickets to ANY performance during the 2011-2012 season at
the University of Maryland's Clarice Smith Performing Arts
Center (season ends in July 2012). Before or after the show
enjoy delicious Italian food at Olazzo in Silver Spring with a
$50.00 gift certificate.
Donated by Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and Olazzo
912.
Coming to You Live!
For all you Maureen Bunyon and Bob Ryan fans! Get the
inside scoop on local news coverage with a tour for six of the
ABC7/WJLA-TV & News Channel 8 studios on a date mutually
agreeable to you and the station. This tour will include a visit
to the newsroom, control room, weather center and studio,
and might include a studio visit during a live broadcast. Offer
expires on March 1, 2013 and is limited to non-holidays. Live
broadcasts only open to visitors ages 10 and up.
Donated by ABC7/WJLA-TV & News Channel 8
Live Auction
Begins at 8:50 pm
A.
In-home Craft Cocktail Party
Don’t miss out on this fun and unique opportunity to
entertain at home. TCS dad and expertmixer Micah Elazar will
come to your home at a mutually agreed upon date and time
to prepare a three course cocktail tasting for 10 to 12 people
using homemade infusions, syrups and fresh squeezed juices.
The menu will be based on a prior consultation. That’s a play
date no parent will turn down!
Donated by the Elazar/Bednarek Family
B.
Sensuous Dinner for Ten at Marrakesh
Excite all your senses with this seven-course Moroccan meal
for ten guests at Marrakesh Restaurant in Washington. Exotic
and delicately seasoned Moroccan cuisine blends with
authentic music, belly-dancing and Middle Eastern décor to
create an extraordinary dining experience. Step into another
world, and treat yourself and your friends to a few amazing
hours. Available Sunday through Thursday only. Beverages,
tax and gratuity not included.
Donated by Marrakesh Restaurant
C.
Meet Alec Baldwin (yes, really!)
This unique opportunity includes two tickets to Alec Baldwin's
appearance at the National Press Club along with access to
the VIP reception where the winners can get their pictures
taken with the Actor. The event, which includes a
complementary lunch, speech and a Q&A period, takes place
on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 12 to 2 pm at the National Press
Club. But plan to arrive by 11 am to get photos with Mr.
Baldwin.
Donated by the Kodjak Family
D.
Redskins Under the Stars
Watch the Washington Redskins battle at FedEx Field with
two tickets to the night game of your choice during the 2012
season. Tickets are for exclusive Loge level seating in the end
zone where you will enjoy gourmet catering, in-seat
waiter/waitress service, panoramic views of the field, and full
access to the luxurious Club Level Concourse. You must
select which night game you wish to attend by September 1,
2012, by calling the season-ticket holder donors.
Donated by Lani Sinclair
E.
Off-Season Island Beach Getaway
Take a break on an island beach! A lovely, modern, four
bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in Stone Harbor, N.J., could be
yours in 2012 for a Spring (April 1st to May 20th) or Fall
(October 1st to November 30th) five day/four night getaway.
The house is two blocks from the beach, ten blocks from
town, and 10 minutes from Cape May. It comes fully
equipped with everything you need with the exception of
linens. Stone Harbor is a small, family-friendly beach town at
the southern end of the New Jersey barrier island chain
known for its white sandy beaches and quiet charm, just 3½
hours from Washington, D.C. Visit
www.stoneharborrental.com to learn more about the home
and Stone Harbor. The winner must contact the owners one
month in advance to select specific dates.
Donated by Katrina and Toby Reut
F.
One Week in Aruba
Check your calendar and make plans now for one
unforgettable week in the sun at Casa del Mar Beach Resort
Aruba, March 16-23, 2013 (dates are non-negotiable). Casa
del Mar (www.casadelmar-aruba.com) is located on one of
the finest beaches in Aruba and is directly across the street
from the exciting nightlife of Alhambra Casino. Your onebedroom Ambassador Suite includes a fully-equipped kitchen
and sleeps up to four people in one king bedroom and one
living room queen sleeper sofa. In addition to one of Aruba’s
most beautiful beaches, the resort offer pools and pool bar,
tennis courts, water sports, island tours, family-friendly
activities and a fine dining restaurant. The winner will need to
contact the donor to receive a letter of introduction before
arriving at the resort. The donor is also happy to provide tips
on things to see and do while in Aruba.
Donated by Bruce and Judy Myers

Takoma Children`s School

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