For The Home - Play Mountain Place
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For The Home - Play Mountain Place
Table Of Contents Raffle Prizes Wines Auction Rules And small print Auction Volunteers Auction Donors Silent Auction: Group Projects Dining and Entertainment Health And Beauty Art And Jewelry Escapes And Adventures Sports and Games For Kids Music For The Home Raffle Prizes We are thrilled to be able to offer you these amazing raffle prizes at this year’s Silent Auction and Wine Tasting: Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00 Grand Prize: Two Night Stay at Miracle Springs Resort and Spa Come and play in the warm waters and atmosphere of the desert with this certificate for a two-night/three day stay at the Miracle Springs Resort and Spa in Desert Hot Springs. Nestled in the foothills, just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs, Miracle Springs Resort and Spa features a courtyard of eight natural hot mineral pools, dry saunas and a full service spa offering massage, facials, and hydrotherapy tubs. This beautiful hotel offers 110 spacious guest rooms and Junior Suites with private patios and panoramic views. This certificate is valid for a weekday room stay for three days and two nights for two, valid Sunday through Thursday on a space available basis, no holiday periods. Advance reservations required. Certificate expires 03/15/15. Come view life with a fresh, new perspective with this wonderful experience! We will also include this certificate for $100.00 off of a desert adventure eco tour and a bottle of premium wine. Value: $275.00 Second Prize: Jawbone Mini Jambox Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Mini Jambox is small enough to go wherever your phone goes, so no matter what you’re listening, you can share your entertainment with friends to create louder, fuller and more dynamic experiences. Small size. Full sound. Shared experiences. A body built for sound and a style you can take anywhere. Value: $179.00 Third Prize: Gourmet Food and Wine Basket A gift basket orchestrated by Trader Joe’s is more than just tidbits; it’s a culinary experience. Enjoy this tasty basket chock full of your favorite gourmet items and a premium bottle of wine. Value: $75. Bonus “Bring a Friend” Raffle Dana Kellin Necklace Anyone would be thrilled with this beautiful Dana Kellin necklace. Dana Kellin Jewelry is known for its feminine, sexy designs and the unparalleled quality and workmanship. Value: $200. A Very Special Thanks to Kevin O’Connor and LIOCO our Exclusive Wine Sponsor A Special Thanks to our Drink Sponsors Infusing fresh organic ginger and fiery spices into Fair Trade black tea to energize the spirit! All the benefits of Hawaiian CoffeeBerry blended with the wellness attributes of Organic Green Tea! And…Jeff Marx for donating Blue Monkey Coconut Water A Very Special Thanks to DJ Jason Kramer for the Wonderful Evening of Music A Special Thanks to Joe Forristal for the Perfectly Paired Appetizers Many thanks to our Play Mountain Place chefs that also prepared tonight’s food! TAX DISCLOSURE Contributions to this event are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. In general, amounts paid for auction items purchased are deductible only to the extent that purchase price exceeds the fair market value of the good purchased. For example, if an item is listed with a value of $200.00 and you pay $250.00, $50.00 is tax deductible. In situations where the fair market value of the goods purchased cannot be easily determined, such as items marked “priceless,” the minimum or starting bid amount as shown in the catalog or bid sheet may be used as a guide to the fair market value. Play Mountain Place and IHEP have attempted to obtain accurate valuations of all auction items. The valuations contained herein are estimates only and cannot be warranted for tax purposes. One-of-a-kind items may be difficult or impossible to value. In the absence of any reliable fair market value, the IRS is likely to take the position that the fair market value of the item is equal to the purchase price. In this situation, no portion of the purchase price would be considered a deductible charitable contribution. The information given here is not meant to be conclusive with respect to your personal tax situation; we suggest you consult your personal tax representative or accountant for more specific information. Of course, all the money you spend at the Play Mountain Place Silent Auction goes directly to supporting the programs of Play Mountain Place. EXPRESS CHECK OUT When you arrive at this swanky party, you will be asked if you are interested in Express Check Out. Here’s what that means: You leave an impression of your credit card or a blank check with the people at the entrance table. You spend the evening having a great time, visiting and bidding on all the cool stuff. When the auction closes, you have the option of staying and waiting to pick up your items (which will go more quickly because you have already paid), OR, you can leave the party and pick up your items on the Monday or Tuesday after the party at play Mountain Place. We will fill in your credit slip or check and your items will be ready for you to pick up. If you do not end up with any items, your credit slip or check will be torn and returned to you in a sealed envelope. This way, if you decide to leave early, your items will be paid for and saved for you, It’s easy and safe! If you elect to participate in Express Check out, please do not wait until the end of the party to do so. Thank you. PROCEDURES Each Silent Auction item will have a bid sheet. The item number in this catalog (or addendum) will correspond to the item number on the bid sheet. Each bid sheet will show an opening id and a minimum raise. Each successive bid must equal or exceed the minimum increase figure stated on the bid sheet I order to constitute a valid bid. To place a bid, write your FULL name (legibly) and phone number and the bid amount on the bid sheet, on each line provided. If you are bidding more than once on the same item, you must print your full name and phone number on each line where you make a bid. Arrows and notations will be disregarded. Please do not pace a bid unless you intend on honoring that bid. Consider your bids carefully, please do not write your name on an item and then cross it ff at the last minute. This gets very confusing and awkward for everyone. The highest bid entered on a bid sheet constitutes the winning bid. You must pick up, and pay for, your items at the end of the party unless you have participated in the Express Check Out option. 2014 Auction Volunteers Party Committee: Jennifer Stevenson, Susan Derby and Ann T. Rosato Administrative support: Astra Li and Sonja Smith Auction Chair: Ann T. Rosato Auction Catalogue: Written and Edited By: Ann T. Rosato Editorial Assistance: Michael Johnson Printing by Joe Ringlehan and Sunrise Printery Party Invitation And Catalogue Cover: Jeff Smith and Tornado Design Design by Jeff Smith Staff And Item Décor/Display & Auction Cashiers Susan Hoyt Tommy Blatnik Judy Accardi Ana Valeriano Michael Johnson Susan Darby Ann T. Rosato Edward Rosato-Johnson Nathalie Morales Jennifer Stevenson Rosie Frost Linda L.Wehbi And everyone else who helped on that day and night!! Compliments to the Chefs! Thank you to our cooks and preparers who made us wonderful food to enjoy tonight. 2014 DONORS Please be gracious when redeeming your gift certificates. Our donors are a wonderful, generous and kind group of people who are supporting our programs. Tell them you appreciate their support and if you patronize their business again, let them know you heard about their business through their donation. Thank you. The Actor’s Gang Adventure City Amazing Los Angeles Race Amazing Santa Monica Race Beachy Cream, LLC Bead Source Bed Head Pajamas Benihana of Tokyo Beverlywood Swim School SaSa and Edward Blackoff Cesca Brenner and Robert Rosenbloom Dr. Elise Brisco Broadway Gymnastics School Brooks Shoes For Kids Ricardo Caillet-Bois Casablanca Restaurant Casalinda Restaurant John Cassese The Cheesecake Factory Chicago For Ribs Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert Children's Book World Chinese American Museum Djuna Citrin The Comedy Store Crocs Footwear Crossroads Summer Program Jerolyn Crute-Sackman Culver City Music Center Culver - Palms Family YMCA Maura and Daniel Cytrynowicz The Dance Doctor Susan Derby Desert Adventures Destination Science Camp Diggin Active, Inc. Eagle Creek Earth Box Egg Press Electronic Arts Euphoria Loves RAWvolution Café Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters Flagship Cruises & Events Rueben H. Fleet Science Center Gregg Fleishman Fleming Entertainment Centers Jay Fox Frances Meyer Fritto Misto Fromin's Restaurant and Deli Gable House Bowl Ganz Gelson’s Markets Gibbon Conservation Center Gibson Musical Instruments Bob Glouberman and Stefanie Klein Go Kart World Golf N’ Stuff Grain to Green Inc. Gymboree Hal’s Bar & Grill Hamburger Habit The Harbor House Restaurant Jennifer Hargrove Hartley & Marks Group Hearst Castle Heritage Square Museum Holly Glimmer Jewel Shop The Hollywood Vision Center Holly Hudson IN N' OUT Burgers Inn By The Lake Island Packers Junior Gym School of Gymnastics Kay 'N Dave's Cantinas Dana Kellin Kidkraft Kidspace Museum Lenny Krayzelburg La Cabana Restaurant Lamp-In-A-Box Laser Storm The Laugh Factory Learn About Wine Learn To Surf LA Day Camp Le Petite Retreat Day Spa Les Freres Taix French Restaurant Amy Levine Living Deserts Zoo and Gardens Lomeli's Italian Restaurant Long Beach Museum Of Art Los Angeles Lakers Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Magicopolis Maggiano's Little Italy Jeff Marx Mayura Restaurant Melisse Mingei International Museum Don Misumi Miracle Springs Resort and Spa Mountaineers Books Mountasia Fun Center Mrs. Winston's Green Grocery Museum of Contemporary Art The Museum Of Latin American Art Museum of Making Music The Museum Of Tolerance Music In Me Piano Studio Musical Theatre West Nine O'Clock Players Theatre Oliver Peoples Los Angeles Pacifica Perfumes Pacific Park Johnny Parker The Pasadena Museum of History Persephenie Aromatics & Body Care Persephenie Schnyder Petersen's Automotive Museum Pizza Port Brewing Company Purity Cosmetics QMT Wind Chimes Lorne Resnick and Juliet Funt Resnick Fine Arts Ripley's Believe It Or Not Oddities Roll ‘n Rye Restaurant and Delicatessen Ann Rosato and Mike Johnson Leslie Rosdol Rutt's Hawaiian Café San Diego Air & Space Museum San Diego Global San Diego Model Railroad Museum San Diego Museum Of Man San Diego Restaurant Management Company The San Simeon District Santa Anita Park Santa Monica Music Center Santa Monica Yoga Savvi Toys Sawdust Art Festival Scandia Amusement Park Seventh Generation Shakey's Pizza Parlor Shoop’s European Deli Skateland Skinn Cosmetics Skirball Cultural Center Jeff Smith Sophia’s Sound Of America Recordings Speedzone Jennifer and Paul Stevenson Stone Candles Surfas Restaurant Supply and Gourmet Food Sweet Lady Jane Tipperary Tony P’s Dockside Grill Torrance Marriot Hotel Toyota Sports Center Trader Joe’s Traditional Medicinals Trapeze School Of New York Truxton’s American Bistro Universal Studios Hollywood University of Southern California Dept of Intercollegiate Athletics Upton Tea Imports The Village Idiot Walthers Warehouse Restaurant Westchester Family YMCA Western Museum of Flight Westside Family YMCA Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum The Wine House Yellow Balloon Zimmer Children's Museum Thank you to the following donors who made donations valued at $200.00 or more: Amazing Los Angeles Race Amazing Santa Monica Race SaSa and Edward Blackoff Ricardo Caillet-Bois Crossroads Summer Program Culver - Palms Family YMCA Eagle Creek Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters Gregg Fleishman Gibson Musical Instruments Bob Glouberman and Stefanie Klein Hartley & Marks Group Dana Kellin Kidkraft Amy Levine Magicopolis Melisse Miracle Springs Resort and Spa Oliver Peoples Los Angeles Johnny Parker QMT Wind chimes Lorne Resnick Ann Rosato & Mike Johnson Leslie Rosdol Skinn Cosmetics Jennifer and Paul Stevenson Westchester Family YMCA Westside Family YM Play Mountain Place 2014 Silent Auction Group Projects We pride ourselves on having cool projects that the children have fully participated in with very little adult direction or attachment. As in our everyday work with the children, these projects evolve and change with the children’s interests and involvement. Some want to be involved a lot, others want to only make a splotch of paint and still others are fine with only having their name on the piece. We honor all of their wishes and encourage them to be a part of the process in whatever way they desire. Little Nursery Project Little Nursery has created something very special for us...not sure what it is at press time, but watch out for more details. Value: $Priceless Opening Bid: $??? Bid Jump: $5.00 Big Nursery Project Teacher, Rosie Frost will be working with the children on some kind of textile project that will involve the children’s sense of artistic abilities as well as their impeccable style. Value: $Priceless Opening Bid: $??? Bid Jump: $5.00 House Group Project Teacher, Rosie Frost will be working with the children on some kind of textile project that will involve the children’s sense of artistic abilities as well as their impeccable style. Value: $Priceless Opening Bid: $??? Bid Jump: $5.00 Primary Group Project The children have made drawings that have been scanned and turned into decals, which have been randomly placed on a porcelain serving bowl or platter. This piece is food and dishwasher safe and will last for many years to come. Value: $Priceless Opening Bid: $??? Bid Jump: $5.00 Elementary Group Project The children have made drawings that have been scanned and turned into decals, which have been randomly placed on a porcelain serving bowl or platter. This piece is food and dishwasher safe and will last for many years to come. Value: $Priceless Opening Bid: $??? Bid Jump: $5.00 Upper Elementary Group Project The children have made drawings that have been scanned and turned into decals, which have been randomly placed on a porcelain serving bowl or platter. This piece is food and dishwasher safe and will last for many years to come. Value: $Priceless Opening Bid: $??? Bid Jump: $5.00 Special thanks to Leslie Rosdol and Eddie Rosato for their assistance with the Mountain Yard projects. Special thanks to all of the teachers for their help and assistance with these great projects. Note: There are no opening bids at this time. Look out for the bid sheets on the night of the party. Dining And Entertainment 01. Dinner For Two At Melisse This is very special! Chef Josiah Citrin‟s French influenced New American Cuisine in Santa Monica is lauded as a foodie‟s dream for its spectacular tasting menus, decadent cheese course and unexpected treats from the kitchen; factor in classy service and an elegant multi-room setting with marble floors and it‟s clear why it‟s one of the hottest special occasion places in town! Old school French doesn‟t get any classier! Certificate is for dinner for two; valid Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays; excluding holidays, and does not include alcohol, tax or gratuity. Certificate expires 3/22/15. In 2011, Chef Josiah was featured on Chef Ramsey‟s “Hell‟s Kitchen” where the contestants had to impress him! Oh, did I mention that Chef Josiah went to Play Mountain? Value: $250.00 Opening Bid: $80.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 02. Dinner For Two At The Village Idiot On Melrose Right in the middle of trendy Melrose is this wonderful pub and restaurant, The Village Idiot, named in the L.A. Weekly as the place to go when you would rather be in London. High ceilings and large framed windows as well as an exhibition kitchen create an airy atmosphere along with a menu full of unusual and delicious fare make for a great night out with friends. You can try anything from the traditional fish and chips to scallion fritters, Angus pub burger and cornmealcrusted catfish. And try the huge chocolate chip cookie with gelato for dessert! This is a certificate for $100.00. Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $45.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 03. Magicopolis For Ten Escape reality with nine of your friends with this certificate for ten tickets to see the amazing and the funny at Magicopolis in Santa Monica. If images of stuffy black tuxedos, stiff top hats and appearing rabbits are all that come to mind when you think of magic, you need to visit Magicopolis. Since opening in 1998 with magicians Penn & Teller, a parade of equally curious entertainers have presented some outrageous performances that deserve never to be forgotten. The Magicopolis experience is one of highly entertaining live theater. This is the way magic is meant to be seen and this cool show is much better than televised magic shows. Certificate is for a party of ten to enjoy any performance on Friday or Saturday at 8:00 PM and advanced reservations are required. Certificate expires on 02/01/2015. Abracadabra and make this item disappear…into your hands! Value: $340.00 Opening Bid: $80.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 04. Kay 'N Dave's And The Actor's Gang Enjoy a night out on the town in Culver City with these two certificates for good theatre and great food. Here is a certificate for $25.00 for Kay „N Dave‟s Cantina; a neighborhood Mexican cantina with delicious dishes inspired by family recipes, made with fresh ingredients and love. After your meal, walk across the street and enjoy a night of theatre at the Ivy Substation in downtown Culver City with this certificate for two tickets for a production by The Actor‟s Gang. Founded in 1981 by a group of renegade theatre artists with a mission to make theater more accessible to a broad and diverse audience, The Gang has continued to create daring reinterpretations of the classics while developing new plays that address the world today through a prism of satire, popular culture and raucous stagecraft. Raw, immediate, socially minded and always entertaining, The Gang‟s productions inspire audiences to feel, think and above all, question – connecting complete strangers through a shared human experience. Recently, The actor‟s Gang sponsored the WTF (yes, that is what it stands for) festival with amazing shows and fun events. Reservations and advance purchase required. Certificate expires 03/22/15. Value: $85.00 Opening Bid: $30.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 05. Taix French Restaurant And Laemmle For Two Enjoy a French film and French food with this French evening out! Here are two passes for the Laemmle Theatres (valid at any location, not valid for special engagements) where they show the finest in film since 1938. The Laemmle is where you go for the interesting and the different and the French (or other foreign) films. Then, enjoy an elegant dinner at Les Fres Taix French restaurant on Sunset, a restaurant that has been family owned and operated since 1927. This certificate is for $50.00 and the traditional Prix-Fixe dinner includes soup and salad and the entrees include such yummy fare as prime top sirloin, salmon with champagne sauce and even, escargots (that‟s snails!). Certificate is for lunch or dinner for two, not valid on holidays; expires 03/01/2015. Value: $80.00 Opening Bid: $30.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 06. In Their Own Voices This anthology of 20th century recorded poetry is a wonderful opportunity to hear poetry performed live and in person. The collection begins with a scratchy take of Walt Whitman, notable mostly because it is the first recording of a poem. It progresses smoothly through the 20th century with a multi-cultural variety of 79 known and lesser-known poets; including Jack Kerouac (with sax), Adrienne Rich, Erica Jong and more. Four CDs of poetry read out loud for your listening pleasure. Value: $75.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 07. The Wine House With over 7,000 bottles of wine, an extensive selection of beers and spirits, plus the most knowledgeable wine staff west of New York, The Wine House is the standard in L.A. The Wine House is also a school of sorts, offering wine tastings, classes and events that make one of the world's oldest beverages so much more than just a drink. The family that owns The Wine House also makes wine. If it's wine, spirits, gifts, gourmet foods or even wine tasting classes, you need to check out The Wine House. And now you can, with this gift card generously donated by The Wine House for $100.00. Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 08. Chicago For Ribs And A Musical Enjoy a classic barbeque meal for two with this gift card for $40.00 at Chicago For Ribs in Westchester (or Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Ventura or Lakewood) where the atmosphere is low-key and the food is delicious. The certificate is valid at any of their locations. Then head south for an evening of theatrical magic with this certificate for two tickets for Musical Theatre West in Long Beach and their Gershwin celebratory musical production of “‟S Wonderful.” The show runs from April 4 to April 20 on weekends only and the certificate is for evening performances only at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the campus of Cal. State Long Beach. There is a $2.50 fee per ticket and the certificate expires on April 20, 2014. Musical Theatre West productions feature lavish sets and costumes, a live orchestra and professional casts. So shall we dance and enjoy a great evening of music, food and fun! Value: $90.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 09. Axe Restaurant In Venice Pronounced A-shay, Axe is a salutation borrowed from Yoruba (where Nigeria is today) that means, “Go with the Gods and the Goddesses.” The restaurant‟s focus is not on mythological forces but on organic, farm fresh products. This vibrant spot, located on the trendy Abbott Kinney in Venice, specializes in California cuisine with appetizers like soy braised short ribs and main courses that include half roasted free range chicken marinated in herbs and New York steak with chimichurri sauce. Their website is www.axerestaurant.com. Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 10. Laughter This collection of CDs will tickle your funny bone and keep you laughing for days! Hear classic routines by George Carlin with “Complaints And Grievances,” “They‟re All Laughing At You,” by Adam Sandler and Stan Freberg‟s “The United States of America; Vol. 2.” Hear a woman‟s perspective in funny with Julia Sweeney and “God Said Ha!” and “Take It Like A Man” by Lisa Lampanetti. Hear more hilarious jokes and riffs by Carlos Mencia, Joe Rogan, Bill Engvall and, of course, Jeff Foxworthy. How can you pass up “The Clampetts Go To Maui” or George Carlin complaining about the world? Face it, you just can‟t. 9 CDs. Value: $90.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 11. Two Brunches For Two Who doesn't enjoy a yummy Sunday brunch, a relaxing breakfast on a lazy Sunday morning, sipping a mimosa while looking out at the Marina? Well, here are two certificates that will make Sunday mornings come alive! First, here is a certificate for a Sunday brunch for two at The Warehouse in Marina Del Rey where they serve an extensive brunch buffet where you will enjoy fresh salads, waffles, ribs and eggs while watching the boats in the Marina and feeling that nice sea breeze. Certificate is for Sunday brunch for two and expires September 22, 2014. Next, journey to Venice and enjoy a Mexican brunch at Casablanca where they are known for their handmade flour tortillas. The brunch menu includes mouth-watering Mexican pasta omelets, Snapper Veracruz and other dishes (certificate is for Sunday brunch and expires July, 2014). Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $45.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 12. Multi-Cultural Dining Travel the culinary world without leaving West Los Angeles! Here are four certificates for your taste buds! First, experience the fun and food at Benihana‟s where you can watch them prepare your traditional Japanese meal right there at the grill (expires 3/22/15), next, journey to South India‟s Spice Coast with this certificate for $25.00 at Mayura in Culver City where they specialize in the cooking of Kerala and have such exotic dishes as appam, von pongal or even aviyal (Curious?). Going West, check out this fun Mexican restaurant on Abbot Kinney, Casalinda, with this certificate for $25.00, where you will find great food and great fun! Finally, enjoy a relaxing romantic meal in Westchester with this certificate for $25.00 at Italy‟s Little Kitchen, Westchester‟s favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant for over 35 years. Discover the amazing diversity around you! Value: $95.00 Opening Bid: $45.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 13. The Cheesecake Factory And The AMC Cheesecake? Did someone say Cheesecake? The Cheesecake Factory serves delicious entrees, wonderful salads and the most amazing cheesecake! Here is a gift card for $50.00 for any Cheesecake Factory you care to visit. Make the evening a real date night with these two passes for the AMC movie theatre (not valid for special engagements). Value: $76.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 14. Rutt' s Hawaiian Café Basket Of Food And Fun You will enjoy great food and fun with this basket of all things Hawaiian, including Spam! Here are two $20.00 gift certificates for Rutt‟s Hawaiian Café in West L.A. where they serve authentic Hawaiian dishes in a casual atmosphere (including great macaroni salad). This collection has two Rutt‟s T-Shirts (“What the hell is a spam musabi?”), mugs and other fun stuff. You will love Rutt‟s, it‟s so ono, it brok da mout! Value: $70.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 15. Gelson‟s Shopping Spree I know, everything is a spree! How about fling? Or binge? Whatever you call it, have fun with this certificate for $100.00 at Gelson‟s, the Super Market! With locations in Hollywood, Marina Del Rey, West Hollywood and more, there is a reason they are recognized as one of the nation‟s premier supermarket chains. Hot food and deli section, fresh produce and fresh flowers and they will even make you a picnic lunch, so enjoy this extravaganza! Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 16. La Cabana And Laemmle Theatres For Four Since 1963, La Cabana in Venice has been serving a genuine taste of Mexico and great food. The handmade tortillas and Chile Rellenos are to die for! There‟s festive patio dining and sometimes an excellent Mexican guitar trio that serenades you while you enjoy over 18 flavors of margaritas! La Cabana is open nightly until 3 AM! Certificate is for a dinner for four, with delicious dessert. Certificate does not include alcohol or gratuity, not valid on May 5th and expires 12/31/14. Then, enjoy a film with the friends with these four passes for the Laemmle Theatres (valid at any location, not valid for special engagements) where they show the finest in film since 1938. The Laemmle is where you go for the interesting and the different. This will be a great night out for all! Value: $127.00 Opening Bid: $60.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 17. Truxton's American Bistro Truxton's American Bistro is reinventing classics and serving craveable dishes with unique flavors from around the world. Their comfortable atmosphere invites you to join them, stay as long as you like, and eat such yummy foods as their 11 spice brisket plate, kicked-up mac n‟ cheese and sweet and spice shrimp tacos, and so much more, all made from fresh ingredients and friendly service. Their original location is in Westchester, and they now have another location in Santa Monica. Value: $75.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 18. Theatricum Botanicum And Rush Street Enjoy a night out on the town with these two fabulous certificates. First, dine at Rush Street in Culver City with this gift card for $25.00. This hip restaurant serving bistro type food is in the heart of downtown Culver City. Then, with full bellies, travel up the hill to Topanga where you will enjoy the theatre at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum with this certificate for two tickets to any one of their fabulous 2014 productions. During the Hollywood blacklisting of the early 1950s, out-of-work actor Will Geer, best known later as the Walton‟s Grandpa, established his Theatricum Botanicum as a refuge for other blacklisted artists. Since then, the place has become a real theatrical landmark under artistic director Ellen Geer, Will's daughter. The 2014 season will feature Shakespeare‟s “All‟s Well That End‟s Well,” “Much Ado About nothing,” and the family favorite, “A Midsummer Night‟s Dream,” and if you have never seen this production in Topanga, under the stars, this is a real treat! Certificate is valid for the 2014 season only, advance reservations required and expires October 31, 2014. Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $45.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 19. Tony P's And Films Enjoy a night out near the water with these two certificates for a film at Laemmle Theatres (valid at any location, not valid for special engagements) where they show the finest in film since 1938. The Laemmle is where you go for the interesting and the different. Then, have a nice meal at dockside with this certificate for $50.00 at Tony P's Dockside Grill in the marina. Tony P's features casual dining, large portions of great food and fantastic views of the marina. Value: $76.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 20. Euphoria Loves RAWvolution And Mrs. Winston's Greens Peace, harmony and raw food is the motto at RAWvolution café in Santa Monica where they serve up a healthy serving of raw dishes made from fresh, organic ingredients sprinkled with peace and harmony. Here is a gift certificate for $50.00 (expires 9/1/14) to enjoy their good food. Not enough goodness? Here are certificates for $50.00 for Mrs. Winston's Green Grocery where you will find the freshest and bestest salad bar in LA! They also serve interesting juices and smoothies; anyone for The Swamp? Mrs. Winston‟s is also in Santa Monica and certificates expire 3/30/15. Enjoy good eating and great vibes! Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 21. Sweets And Treats On The Westside Indulge in the sweeter things in life with these three certificates for scrumptious treats and delightful delicacies. Here is a gift card for $60.00 at Sweet Lady Jane bakery on Montana specializing in fine desserts for over 20 years. Cakes, tarts and pies are just the beginning at this fine bakery. Next, grab some ice cream with this certificate for $20.00 at Beachy Cream in Santa Monica, where they have invented the perfect ice cream sandwich made from all organic ingredients in small batches, this place serves ice cream and treats that are a homage to the classic with a uniquely flavored spin. Finally, enjoy the fresh muffins and pastries (or lunch and coffee) at Abbot's Habit on Abbot Kinney with this gift card for $15.00. Sweets to the sweet! Value: $95.00 Opening Bid: $45.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 22. Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner On The Westside Three important meals of the day! Here are three certificates to help make the most of each one! Here is a certificate two brunch specials (or lunch specials) at Fritto Misto, a neighborhood Italian café in Santa Monica (valid Saturday and Sunday until 4PM and expires 01/30/15. Lunch is on us at Shoop's European Deli, also in Santa Monica with this certificate for lunch (or breakfast) for two (expires 3/20/15). Dinner will be at Hal‟s Bar and Grill on trendy Abbot Kinney where you can enjoy good food and fun people watching with this certificate for $25.00. This way, you won't skip a meal! Value: $85.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 Health And Beauty 23. Burke Williams Spa Visits This is no ordinary spa, but rather an indulgent oasis where you can escape the demands of every day life and enjoy the wonderful tranquility of a spa in the middle of the city. Here are three passes for three spa visits. As part of your spa experience you may use the amenities, including whirlpools, saunas, showers, and cool mist rooms. Ample towels are provided and vanity areas are equipped with hair dryers, facial and spa products, and more. There are separate spa areas and quiet rooms for men and women, along with a co-ed lounge. Valid at any Burke Williams Spa for three separate visits, or may be used by three different people, valid any day of the week. Value: $150.00 Opening Bid: $70.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 24. Westside Family YMCA Family Membership Swimming pools, classes, and jazzercise...everything the YMCA can offer (remember the song?). Here is a certificate for a three-month Family Membership at the Westside YMCA on La Grange in West L.A The Westside YMCA boasts a six-lane pool, basketball court, rooftop track and three racquet-ball courts and they feature fun activities like teen basketball nights and family treasure hunts as well as classes in judo, aikido, yoga and step, sculpt and stretch classes. A family membership is valid for a two person head of household and all of their children. Not valid for current members and must be activated by 12/ 31/2014. Value: $500.00 Opening Bid: $75.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 25. Vitamin Basket 'Tis the season for the stuffy nose and scratchy throat, though when you have children, it seems like it's always the season! Here is a collection of vitamins and remedies to help you through those long, stuffy nights and keep you healthy. Gummy sours, cold and flu help and multi vitamins for the whole family! Value: $165.00 Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 26. Haircut With Djuna On Abbot Kinney Visit Trim salon on Abbot Kinney, and have your hair done by Djuna. Djuna Citrin is a licensed hairstylist who has been cutting and styling for over 16 years. She started out in the movie business and then moved to a salon where she wants everyone to feel like a movie star when they are done. This certificate is for a woman‟s cut and blow dry on any day but Saturdays and expires 12/31/14. By the way, Djuna‟s brother is Josiah Citrin, PMP alum and chef at Melisse. Value: $95.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 27. Mosley Tribes “Raynes” By Oliver Peoples Sunglasses Oliver Peoples recently launched an urban luxury collection called Mosley Tribes. Mosley Tribes is a unisex line that is known for having a timeless combination of cool retro-spec aviators with functional and modern edge-metal frames. This pair is called “Raynes” and features photochromic, anti-reflective Chrome Sapphire lenses. This is the sunglass of choice among individuals who appreciate the synergy between style and utility, and they are popular among a spectrum of fashion-forward trendsetters, including you! Value: $235.00 Opening Bid: $90.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 28. Culver City-Palms YMCA For those of us who live in the Culver City area, here is a three-month family membership for the Culver-Palms YMCA on Sepulveda (next to AAA). There is a nice indoor pool, healthy lifestyle center, cardio kickboxing, yoga, ballet, swimming classes and more! Plus, the one time joining fee is included here! Membership must be redeemed by July 31, 2014. Value: $200.00 Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 29. Bed Head Pajamas In Leopard Spots Indulge yourself with these lovely sateen pajamas in a fun leopard spot pattern with pink trim created by designer, and owner of Bed Head Pajamas, Rene Claire Bertrand. Bed Head Pajamas use fine, high-quality fabrics, excellent tailoring and piping details and this has put Renee Claire fashions in demand by celebrities and fine retail outlets across the continent. Her lines appear regularly in prime time TV shows and leading magazines. And, you don‟t have to feel guilty about enjoying the pleasure of lovely pajamas: Bed Head Pajamas has a commitment to quality wages for quality work. Get cozy with these fun PJs: Size SMALL. Value: $140.00 Opening Bid: $45.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 30. Westchester YMCA Family Membership Maybe Westchester is closer for you? This YMCA features basketball court, racquetball courts, exercise classes, two pools and a Jacuzzi. There's the Olympic size swimming pool for lap swims and fun and also the smaller training pool that is heated for small children and those of us who like to be warm. Then, there‟s the Jacuzzi for aching muscles. Certificate is valid for a three-month family membership at the Westchester YMCA. Certificate must be activated by January 31, 2015. Value: $396.00 Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 31. Traditional Medicinals Collection of Teas Traditional Medicinals is committed to using high quality pharmacopoeial grade herbs and embracing purity, sustainability and environmental activism. They have been pioneers in the wellness tea business and they are passionate about passing along the centuries-old wisdom of how to use plants for wellness. Here is a collection of teas and a pretty mug and coaster set so you can feel nice on the inside and out. The collection includes one carton of each of: Organic Ginger Aid, Everyday Lemon Detox, Cold Care PM, Echinacea Plus Elderberry, Lemon Echinacea Throat Coat, Green Tea with Lemongrass, and Chamomile with Lavender and Hibiscus; 8 in all. Value: $50.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 32. Pacifica Collection Great skin begins with great skincare and you'll be all set with this wonderful collection of all things beautiful and fragrant. This collection is from Pacifica, products that are blended with handpicked essential and natural oil culled from around the world to create authentic, evocative fragrances that capture the varied moods inspired by the beauty of nature. Here are face and hand creams, body butter and body wash, perfume and a room diffuser and two beautiful candles. With scents like Persian rose, sea foam and French lilac, you are sure to smell like wildflowers! Value: $120.00 Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 33. Santa Monica Yoga A certificate for the idyllic yoga studio that has something for everyone. Here is a five-class pass for Santa Monica Yoga on Ocean Park Blvd. With a quiet, oceanadjacent studio, helpful staff and a peaceful vibe, Santa Monica Yoga is everything you want in a yoga experience. There are classes for beginners, the more experienced and even pre-and post-natal yoga. Certificate for five-class pass expires 12/31/14. Value: $85.00 Opening Bid: $30.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 34. Skinn Skin Care Collection Skinn Cosmetics was launched in 2002 and incorporates the time-honored methods of mothers and grandmothers who made their own soaps, creams and masks at home using all natural ingredients. Skinn brings beauty to the world and to you with this collection of creams and balms. Here are three products to help your skin have a healthier glow: Collagenesis Stem Rejen Sirtuin Support Facial Contour Lifting Serum; Collagenesis Deep Wrinkle Protocol Crème Reverse and Collagenesis Eye Stem Rejen. Value: $164.00 Opening Bid: $45.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 35. Skinn Body Care Collection This is another great collection from the folks at Skinn Cosmetics, where they want to bring beauty to the world. These products are created with all natural ingredients and are only available through their own company website and various spas around the country. Check them out at www.skinn.com. This collection includes: Essential Radiance Body Oil, Sulfate Free Cleanser and Olive and Enzyme Rich Balm Cleanser. Value: $91.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 36. Vision Tune Up With Dr. Brisco Seeing double? Are your arms too short to hold something far away enough so that you can read it? Does your child squint when he or she watches TV? Well, this is the certificate for you! This is from our own Dr. Elise Brisco, who comes to school once a year and screens the children for vision issues. Dr. Brisco treats children and adults at her Hollywood Vision Center. This is a certificate for an annual eye exam at the Hollywood Vision Center, located on Carrillo Dr. in Los Angeles. Certificate not valid with insurance or other offers and expires 02/14/2015. Value: $170.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 37. Purity Cosmetics Set 100% Pure cosmetics are unlike any other cosmetic brand as only they are colored from pure fruit and vegetable pigments. Fruit and vegetable pigments are what make strawberries red, blueberry skin blue and so on. Pigments are the actual coloring agents, and they contain healthy antioxidants and vitamins found within fruits and vegetables! Applied topically to the skin, antioxidants have proven to be extremely effective in preventing damage caused by the sun and pollution in the environment. This is a set containing fruit pigmented mascara, eye shadow (color sateen and cashmere), blush, and lip-gloss and cruelty free brushes all in a nice bunny gift box. Value: $150.00 Opening Bid: $45.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 38. Purity Cosmetics Creams Antioxidants do many things to protect and revitalize the skin, making it more healthy and youthful. Here is a set of two creams for healthy skin: organic acai berry antioxidant facial cream for normal to dry skin and acai berry anti-aging eye cream. These creams are all 100% vegan and they immediately hydrate and nourish your skin. From Purity Cosmetics, where fruit is a pretty face. Value: $63.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 39. Pamper Yourself At Le Petite Day Spa A CD of soothing music, body butters from The Body Shop and soft soap will enhance your experience at Le Petite Retreat day spa in Larchmont. Here is a certificate for an Aqua Latte or Floral Medley spa bathing experience; a delicious experience of milk and sweet honey in their exclusive Copper tub with spoonfuls of essential oils of lavender, rose and sage which are added to hydrate your body. Value: $70.00 Opening Bid: $30.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 PERSEPHENIE Exceptionally nurturing, the Persephenie body and self care line is always fresh and made in small batches in Persephenie's Los Angeles studio. Captivating island scents partnered with extraordinary oils and extracts distinguish the Persephenie line as luxurious beauty care. With the intention of helping one feel and smell beautiful, each product offers the practicality of healing and restoring the body and spirit. All of the products contain botanical wild crafted, Organic, and responsible ingredients. 40. Saffron Rose Face Oil A daily replenishing face serum, made with seven outstanding carrier oils, and eleven botanical essential oils and extracts. A synergistic combination of rose, sandalwood, saffron, and carrot seed oil that not only smells beautiful, but works at softening, strengthening, and protecting delicate and exposed facial skin. With a sincere belief that skin care doesn't need to be complicated, Persephenie created this facial serum for all types of skin. To be used morning and night, when it's cold or warm, and when your face and spirit need a radiant lift. Value: $60.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 41. Tuberose Vetiver Attar The tuberose flower is picked immediately before the buds open. Its powerful fragrant flowers continue to exhale their mesmerizing scent long after they have been plucked. With a history of use in rituals from wedding's to South Pacific Lei's, the rich narcotic tuberose flowers are hydro-distilled into vetiver essential oil for the Tuberose Vetiver Attar. Complex layers, earthy nuances, incredibly rich, and very special are what come to mind when these attars are inhaled. Each attar is made by several layers of hydro distilling a flower or flowers, herbs, spices, seeds, etc. into the sustainable oil of vetiver. The composition varies from distiller to distiller, and the process and formula are kept secret. The Vetiver Attar perfumes contain no base oil or alcohol. They are 100% naturally distilled oils. Value: $65.00 Opening Bid: $30.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 42. Hina Vetiver Attar This scent is magic! A mysterious combination of herbs, spices, roots, flowers, and seeds hydro-distilled into vetiver essential oil. Warm, sweet, fruity, woody, earthy, and completely captivating. It has all the nuances of a well-rounded perfume. The process of making and aging an attar can last from two weeks, to up to six months in a camel skin bottle. Vetiver acts as an excellent fixative, and therefore the vetiver Attars last hours on the skin. Only a tiny bit is needed. The Vetiver Attar perfumes contain no base oil or alcohol. They are 100% naturally distilled oils. Value: $65.00 Opening Bid: $30.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 43. Jade Camellia Body Balm And Linden Blossom Dry Oil The body balm is made with fresh lime, ginger, and mimosa, which add bright sensuality to this dense therapeutic body salve. Soften, strengthen, and protect your skin with Jade Camellia Organic Body Balm. The dry oil is an exceptionally light, well absorbing body and hair oil that will leave your skin soft, and your hair smooth and healthy. The Linden Blossom Dry Body Oil contains jojoba oil (for it‟s healing replenishing properties), Orchid Flower Extract, and a fresh creamy chord of linden, reminiscent of linden blossom nectar in the tropics. Value: $80.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 44. Smelling Salts: Mental Clarity And Calm Balance Mental Clarity will help you wake up and revive with just a couple of whiffs. This is a great aid for studying, clearing the respiratory, or an afternoon second wind. Calm Balance will help you relax and unwind with deep inhalations. Great for relieving tension, peace of mind, and mental equilibrium. Not meant for the body, bath, or face. Value: $29.00 Opening Bid: $15.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 Art And Jewelry 45. Mouse Lemur Bowl By Jeff Smith Art meets utility in this one-of-a-kind, playful bowl from artist Jeff Smith, Sonja's husband. Jeff's company, Tornado Design, creates wonderful logos, packaging, books, websites and more, including all the materials for Play Mountain Place. In his spare time, he creates functional pottery and sculpture from clay and other materials. Food safe, satin glaze finish. Value: $150.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 46. Cup By Leslie Rosdol Former Play Mountain Place parent and ceramic artist, Leslie Rosdol, has donated this original ceramic cup with the beautiful and distinct face that only Leslie can create. Leslie Rosdol has shown in galleries both nationally and internationally and most recently at the Seaver Art Gallery in Los Angeles and the Pucini-Lubel Gallery in Seattle; she has works in museums as well. Leslie is a graduate of the Otis/Parsons Art institute. Value: $130.00 Opening Bid: $65.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 47. Clay Cup By Leslie Rosdol Former Play Mountain Place parent and ceramics artist, Leslie Rosdol, has donated another original ceramic cup with an image in relief of a person with flowing hair. Leslie Rosdol has shown in galleries both nationally and internationally and most recently at the Seaver Art Gallery in Los Angeles and the Pucini-Lubel Gallery in Seattle; she has works in museums as well. Leslie is a graduate of the Otis/Parsons Art institute. Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $45.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 48. Flower: Viñales, Cuba By Lorne Resnick Play Mountain Place parent and photographer Lorne Resnick has always strived to capture moments. He has traveled extensively, from Africa to Cuba, Southeast Asia and here, in the United States, searching for the moments that have an emotional impact, that resonate with us all. This print, titled Viñales, Cuba is a striking moment; close up. Viñales is a small town in Cuba dominated by low mountain ranges and agricultural areas, where crops of fruit, vegetables, coffee and tobacco are grown using traditional methods. Lorne‟s repertoire is varied. His first book, “Live in Concert: 10 years of Rock and Roll” was published in 1987 and he has just completed his second book, “Cuba Dreaming,” featuring over 200 photos of the fascinating Cuba. This print is a limited edition archival print pigmented ink photograph, matted numbered (1/50) and framed. Print is blind debossed, on front lower right corner, with artist‟s name. Value: $650.00 Opening Bid: $150.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 49. Trees By Ricardo Caillet-Bois This simple ink drawing on cardboard evokes breezy summer days and afternoon picnics under trees. This is a group of trees from Ricardo‟s cardboard series and is done with black archival ink on cardboard, framed and signed by the artist. Ricardo is an artist, graphic designer and former PMP parent. Ricardo also teaches at various art schools in Los Angeles and sometimes Spanish at PMP. Ricardo has created many other beautiful trees, why not have an orchard? You can contact Ricardo directly at [email protected]. Value: $180.00 Opening Bid: $60.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 50. Trees Again By Ricardo Caillet-Bois This simple ink drawing of a few less tress also evokes breezy summer days and afternoon picnics under trees. This is a group of trees from Ricardo‟s cardboard series and is done with black archival ink on cardboard, framed and signed by the artist. Ricardo is an artist, graphic designer and former PMP parent. Ricardo also teaches at various art schools in Los Angeles and sometimes Spanish at PMP. Ricardo has created many other beautiful trees, why not have an orchard? You can contact Ricardo directly at [email protected]. Value: $180.00 Opening Bid: $60.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 51. Paper Arboretum By Crute Studio Wallflower inspired and created from the images of real leaves and flowers, you can hang this wallflower on your door inside, or as a lovely touch of nature in a room. This handmade paper sculpture is inkjet printed on 60lb acid free matte paper, hand assembled and glued with a flexible wire hook supplied for hanging. And though it looks real, keep away from water (and fire). Created by former PMP parent Jerolyn Crute-Sackman. See more of her beautiful creations on Etsy under CruteStudio. Value: $140.00 Opening Bid: $65.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 52. Garnet Ring By SaSa Designed and created by former PMP parents Edward and SaSa Blackoff, this ring is a slim sterling silver band with a subtle garnet stone in a satin finish set in sterling silver with two 18k gold dots. Noah, it is said, used a garnet lantern to help him steer his ark through the dark night. Value: $190.00 Opening Bid: $75.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 53. Amethyst Sterling Silver Ring By SaSa This stunning ring shows off SaSa‟s bold use of colored stones and clean-lined designs that make her jewelry instantly recognizable. This is a classic wide band sterling silver ring with a large amethyst stone. The color purple is traditionally the color of royalty and amethyst has been used since the dawn of history to adorn the rich and powerful and now you! Value: $170.00 Opening Bid: $75.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 54. Citrine Ring By SaSa Another beautiful creation from former PMP parents SaSa and Edward Blackoff is this striking citrine stone in satin finish set in sterling silver with two 18k gold dots on either side. The citrine symbolizes light-heartedness and joy. SaSa and Edward work with only the best quality materials and the finest gems. Value: $190.00 Opening Bid: $75.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 55. Amethyst Ring In Satin Finish More royal amethyst with this pretty ring with amethyst stone in satin finish set in sterling silver with 18k gold dots. This ring is also designed and created by former Play Mountain parents Edward and SaSa Blackoff, who show their work at craft fairs in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Value: $190.00 Opening Bid: $75.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 56. Assemblage Necklace By Holly PMP parent and jewelry artist Holly Hudson has created this charming assemblage necklace for our auction. Made with vintage mother of pearl, crystal and wood carved beads and a repurposed antique rhinestone pin, this piece also sports a charming sterling silver elephant charm with his trunk up; a lucky sign. You can look at her other creations at hollyglimmer.etsy.com. Value: $60.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 57. Sterling Silver Bell Pendant This is pendant of a large silver bell hanging from a simple black cord. This pendant was made by internationally renowned jewelry artist Leonard Kamhout of Lone Ones' and Maya Leon silver. This is high-end silver with an attitude. Value: $300.00 Opening Bid: $70.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 The Dana Kellin Collection These pieces are all designed by jewelry artist Dana Kellin and her sister, Elizabeth Kellin, who make beautiful modern pieces with an air of antiquity. Dana Kellin Jewelry is known for its feminine, sexy designs and the unparalleled quality and workmanship. The pieces are handmade by trained artisans and each piece is constructed with sterling silver and 14K gold wire and precious, semiprecious stones and pearls. Since the premiere collection, Dana Kellin Jewelry has been popular with a wide range of folks around the country. Dana's jewelry is frequently featured in The Sundance catalog. 58. Coral And Silver Necklace A delicate and elegant necklace with small red coral encased with silver dangles that hang from a chain. Precious red coral has been revered since early civilizations for its color, luster and texture. Value: $180.00 Opening Bid: $85.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 59. Yellow And Silver Necklace This is a lovely balance of cut citrine with yellow chalcedony dangles surrounded by silver wire on an intricate silver chain. In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts. There could be no evil thoughts with this beautiful necklace! Value: $275.00 Opening Bid: $125.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 60. Earrings Of Citrine These delicate and pretty earrings made of gold-filled wire and a light lemony citrine will welcome spring perfectly. In fact, citrine comes from the French word citron, meaning lemon. Value: $175.00 Opening Bid: $75.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 61. Gold Earrings Strike gold with these stunning gold-filled wire wrapped earrings. Gold has been of high value since prehistoric times and we can see why with this dazzling pair of earrings. Value: $190.00 Opening Bid: $90.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 62. Ice Necklace Ice quartz and crystal form the basis of this delightful piece, with a delicate silver chain. Natural, clear crystal quartz has a remarkable energy, which you will certainly feel when you wear this out on the town. Value: $125.00 Opening Bid: $65.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 63. Smoky Topaz Necklace Looking smoky with that beautiful silver chain and silver wire wrapped smoky topaz stones. Topaz was thought to be discovered on the Island of Topazos, an island in the Red Sea. Value: $220.00 Opening Bid: $100.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 64. Earrings In Carnelian Carnelian is reportedly an energy booster and these fun and pretty earrings will certainly boost your energy and your mood! Carnelian stones dangle from a silver chain. Value: $180.00 Opening Bid: $80.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 65. Ice Quartz Earrings Ice quartz is an ancient kind of quartz that is just recently being revealed as a result of receding glaciers. Here are ice quartz stones dangling from gold-filled wire and silver hoops. Value: $220.00 Opening Bid: $100.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 66. Necklace In Blue Here is an exquisite necklace with apatite and fluorite surrounded by sterling silver. Apatite is believed to enhance meditation, insight and creativity. Value: $240.00 Opening Bid: $110.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 67. Earrings In Blue This is a beautiful pair of earrings with green tourmaline and a perfect freshwater pearl dangling at the end with gold-filled wires. Tourmaline is the gemstone of love and of friendship, and is said to render them firm and long lasting. Value: $240.00 Opening Bid: $110.00 Bid Jump: $5.0 Escapes And Adventures 68. Amazing Race Los Angeles Or Santa Monica For Four Part scavenger hunt, part self-guided tour, part race and ALL FUN, the Amazing Los Angeles (or Santa Monica) Race is the world‟s only competitive sightseeing tour. If you ever wanted to have a reality show experience, are looking for a sightseeing tour unlike any other, or just want to explore LA in a completely new way, the Amazing Santa Monica (or Los Angeles) Race is for you! Here‟s how it works: Teams of 2-8 people meet at a common location. There you receive the first of a series of devious clues. The clue leads you to a second location and another clue, then to a third, and so on. Since this is a tourist friendly race, the locations include some of LA‟s most popular sites. The team that solves all of the clues and crosses the finish line in the least amount of time wins. At the finish line all teams meet for an awards ceremony, with complimentary snacks and beverages. Except for the first clue, the entire race is run on foot (or public transportation), so wear comfortable shoes! From intro to finish, the entire experience is about 4 to 4 ½ hours long and takes place on weekends. Most tours begin at 11:00 AM. This certificate is good for complimentary admission for four to The Amazing Race Los Angeles or Santa Monica. Advance reservations are required and certificate expires 12/31/14. The folks who run this awesome experience are former Play Mountain Place parents, so you know it‟ll be super fun. What a great way to spend the day with the family or give out of town guests a great tour!! Value: $360.00 Opening Bid: $100.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 69. Wine Camp At Learn About Wine From the folks at Learn About Wine comes this certificate for a wine camp for two. This is a fun and educational class, which will enhance your appreciation of wine. Anyone, from beginners to advanced wine enthusiasts will enjoy these unpretentious and fun classes. Do you want to be able to learn about the basics of wine, know what to order in a restaurant and taste some fabulous wines? Then this is the class for you. Wine, laughs and light snacks are all served as you learn and enjoy. Check them out at www.learnaboutwine.com. Certificate is for a class for two (Must be over 21) and expires 3/22/15. Value: $168.00 Opening Bid: $70.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 70. One Night Stay At The Inn By The Lake, Lake Tahoe Come stay the night in Tahoe at this unique resort with this certificate for a onenight stay. Inn By The Lake, Tahoe's boutique resort, is conveniently located near bike trails, beaches, and many recreational areas. With priceless views, spacious rooms, an outdoor bi-level spa and heated seasonal swimming pool and sauna, this is the place to be for your next vacation. Certificate is for a one- night stay, subject to availability, and advance reservations required. Not valid during prime season periods (June 27-July 1 and July 6-August 31). Certificate is for a onenight stay in a lake view King Great Room and expires March 22, 2015. Value: $170.00 Opening Bid: $70.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 71. Eagle Creek Suitcase This lightweight travel bag has a main compartment that expands to give you more room, a book-style opening for easy packing and unpacking, lockable zippers and 4 wheels that provide effortless mobility, which all adds up to travel smarts you can count on. From the folks at Eagle Creek, you can feel confident to hit the open road and explore your world with style and quality and Eagle Creek bags. Value: $225.00 Opening Bid: $100.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 72. Disneyland Resort Park-Hopper Passes For Two Come home for the adventure, the fun and, of course, the magic with these two park-hopper passes for the Happiest Place on Earth! These are park hopper passes, which means that you can enjoy the fun and magic of Disneyland and California Adventure in the same day! Experience the thrills of Thunder Mountain or the spookiness of The Twilight Zone. Soar above the sights of California and the sights of London. We are also including these two Disney trading pins that can be kept or traded with any Disney employee wearing pins. These pins sell for big bucks at the stores! Park-hopper passes are not valid 12/25-12/31 of any year and they expire 1/28/2016. Value: $250.00 Opening Bid: $75.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 73. Disneyland Resort Park-Hopper Passes For Two, Again Come celebrate with Mickey and friends! Here are two park-hopper passes for the Happiest Place on Earth. Enjoy the fun and charm of Disneyland with its cool rides, its historic attractions (the first animatronics and Walt‟s favorite attraction: The Tiki Room, where it is always air conditioned!), and all the fun this original theme park has to offer. Then, head on over for the fun and thrills at California Adventure. We are also including these two Disney trading pins! Passes are parkhopper passes and are valid for entrance to both parks on the same day; Parkhopper passes are not valid 12/25-12/31 of any year and they expire 1/28/2016. Value: $250.00 Opening Bid: $75.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 74. Dance Lesson With John Cassese: The Dance Doctor Capture the joy of dance with this certificate for one private lesson for you alone or you with a partner at the Dance Doctor Studio with John Cassese in Santa Monica! But you must act fast because this cool certificate expires soon! Learning to dance is fun for people regardless of age, experience, or ability. Whether you are interested in learning to Waltz for a wedding or Salsa in the clubs, the Dance Doctor makes learning easy. At the Dance Doctor Studio, you can learn how to dance in a spacious and elegant atmosphere with one of the world's premier dancers. Their lessons are a fun, easy-going introduction to dancing for both newcomers and experienced dancers. No partners or experience is necessary. Lesson to be pre-arranged and they require a credit card to reserve the lesson. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy for lesson and the certificate expires 4/22/14! That's right, you'll have one month to redeem this gem. Value: $130.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 75. Miracle Springs Resort And Spa Come and play in the warm waters and atmosphere of the desert with this certificate for a two-night/three day stay at the Miracle Springs Resort and Spa in Desert Hot Springs. Nestled in the foothills, just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs, Miracle Springs Resort and Spa features a courtyard of eight natural hot mineral pools, dry saunas and a full service spa offering massage, facials, and hydrotherapy tubs. This beautiful hotel offers 110 spacious guest rooms and Junior Suites with private patios and panoramic views. This certificate is valid for a weekday room stay for three days and two nights for two, valid Sunday through Thursday on a space available basis, no holiday periods. Advance reservations required. Certificate expires 03/15/15. Come view life with a fresh, new perspective with this wonderful experience! Value: $238.00 Opening Bid: $80.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 76. Pacific Park For Four A day at the beach has never been this much fun! Here are passes for four to enjoy the fun, sun and thrills at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier! The passes are “VIP Passes” good for unlimited rides for four adults (or children) on any day of your choice. There are twelve exciting rides, including the roller coaster that soars over the ocean, and the brand new Ferris wheel that affords spectacular views of Santa Monica and the ocean! Certificates expire 3/22/15. Value: $92.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 77. Spanish Lessons With Ricardo Caillet-Bois Tu Habla Espanol? Have you always wanted to travel to South America, but were too afraid because you don't know Spanish? Or how about just ordering in a Mexican restaurant in Spanish? Or, do you have a child in school that may need help with their Spanish homework? Well, former PMP parent Ricardo Caillet-Bois will teach you some fundamental Spanish so you can get around...wherever! Four private one-hour lessons (to be arranged at your mutual convenience, expires 12/14/14) with Ricardo will surely start you speaking, or at least swearing, like a native. He has taught the PMP kids for years and they love it! Some familiarity with Spanish is helpful! Certificate must be redeemed by 12/14/14. Also included is this pass for the Museum Of Latin American Art. Ole! Value: $170.00 Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 78. Anacapa Or Santa Cruz Island Retreat For Two Pack up snacks in this cool bag and head out of town to a secluded island where you can bird watch or just watch as the sky rolls by. Here is a certificate for two for a day trip to East or West Anacapa Island or Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands with Island Packers, the only service to the Channel Islands. On East Anacapa Island you have spectacular panoramic views, picnic areas, and nearly two miles of nature trails, and 153 steps to the island‟s plateau! You‟ll see seals, sea lions and a variety of birds. On West Anacapa Island, from November to April only, you can enjoy tide pool exploring, picnicking and relaxing and a narrated cruse where you can see sea lions, seals, and beautiful birds. Santa Cruz Island is the largest island and it offers some of the most varied hiking and opportunity for self-exploration. The Santa Cruz Island boasts animals and plants found nowhere else in the world as well as sea caves and coves. Now, since we are a full service auction, we are going to give you a couple of goodies to make your retreat even better. First, pack snacks in these cooler bags and then get ready for some ecological fun with this handy set of Knowledge cards from Pomegranate about saving the planet and look at this cool book from Mountaineers Books about hiking and boating with your little one. Island Packers certificate is for two adult passages, reservations are required and the certificate expires 01/31/15. Value: $145.00 Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 79. Trapeze School Of New York Fly through the air with the greatest of ease with The Trapeze School Of New York on The Santa Monica Pier. What a cool way to learn! In the open, cool ocean breeze, flying above the huge net…Ok, it looks scary, but really super fun! This certificate is for a flying trapeze lesson, plus application fee, for one person. The certificate is valid for any class located on The Santa Monica Pier and the minimum age is 6, though all levels are welcome (Yes, even complete beginners!). The certificate may not be used for private lessons, workshops or special events. Advance reservation is required. Forget fear. Worry about the addiction! Value: $87.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 80. Trapeze School Of New York Again Fly through the air with the greatest of ease with The Trapeze School Of New York on The Santa Monica Pier. What a cool way to learn! The certificate may not be used for private lessons, workshops or special events. Advance reservation is required. Forget fear. Worry about the addiction! Value: $87.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 81. Wild Animal Park Watch out for the runaway bear! Well, OK, maybe he's not actually running, maybe he's really just a cuddly teddy bear, but he sure is cute! Here is a collection of fun and furry wild animals, including this really, yes, cute teddy bear and his friends to keep you company while you visit the real thing with these passes for two for either The Wild Animal Park in San Diego or the famous San Diego Zoo. Passes expire 12/25/14. Are you game? Value: $110.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 82. Carlsbad Enjoyment Carlsbad is a lovely place to visit with it's flowers and strawberry fields and of course, LegoLand, but there's more to Carlsbad than Lego's…Come discover one of the coolest museums in town with four passes to The Museum Of Making Music where you can take a musical journey through history and even play instruments and make your own music. Expiration 3/22/15. Then, enjoy great pizza and loads of rowdy fun at Pizza Port Brewing Company in Carlsbad (other locations as well) with this gift card for $50.00. Want more? Well, here are two coupons for a free child ticket to LegoLand when an adult ticket is purchased (expires 12/31/14) and two coupons for half off adult passage for a 3-hour whale watch adventure with H & M Landing in San Diego. The ocean breeze and the clear skies are waiting! Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 83. San Diego Fun A collection of cool stuff to do when you are in San Diego! But first, on the way, stop and enjoy The Sawdust Art and Craft Festival in Laguna Beach with this certificate for two admissions. There are daily art demonstrations, classes and lots of fun! Pass is valid from June 27 to August 31, 2014. Next visit beautiful Balboa Park and these great attractions: Four passes for the Mingei Museum, a wonderful craft and folk art museum, four passes for The San Diego Air and Space Museum, an aviation and space exploration museum, and two passes for the Museum Of Man, where you will find cool exhibits on anthropology and archeology. You‟ll also get two passes for The Model Railroad Museum, and finally, two passes for the Fleet Science Center which is home to 100 plus hands-on exhibits, a giant dome theatre and so much more. Passes include an IMAX film or theatre show and access to all galleries and exhibits, expires 3/31/15. Now I 'spect you're gettin' hungry! Here is a certificate for $25.00 at The Harbor House in Seaport Village, for great seafood and steaks, waterfront dining and gorgeous views; expires 03/30/15. Value: $225.00 Opening Bid: $45.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 84. Staycation In Torrance Now don’t scoff, there are fun things to do and places to explore everywhere, even Torrance. Have a fun staycation without breaking the bank with this certificate for a one night stay, including tax and self parking, on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday at the Torrance South Bay Marriott hotel (advance reservation required, subject to availability). With all the amenities you can ask for, the Torrance Marriott will satisfy your wish for a comfortable staycation. Located minutes from the PCH and the Del Amo Fashion Center, the hotel boasts an indoor outdoor connecting pool, whirlpool, high speed internet and fitness center. Also included is a certificate for breakfast for two at their garden Court restaurant. But wait, there’s more: here are some fun things to do in the area: passes for Gable House Bowling where you can enjoy bowling for four with these passes for one free game, and, at the same location, play a game of laser tag at Laser Storm with these four passes for laser tag. Then, head on over to the Western Museum of Flight on Airport Drive where you will see cool exhibits on flight and space. Dinner, you say? Dinner will be at the fabulous Italian restaurant, Lomeli’s in Gardena where they have the best (I know, I have had them) chicken strips in the world, along with great pizza and yummy pastas with this gift card for $40.00. What a fun weekend getaway! Value: $208.00 Opening Bid: $70.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 Sports And Games 85. L.A. Galaxy Tickets Two prime midfield tickets to LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 PM at The Stub Hub Center. Watch all the excitement of professional soccer and see what the entire world is so crazy about. The LA Galaxy began their 19th MLS season in March as the winningest club in league history. Bruce Arena is back for another season in charge, his sixth full season with the Galaxy, having brought the club to three MLS Cups in that time. All the excitement takes place at The StubHub Center; a multiple-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson. These tickets include a special parking pass as well. Tickets valid only for the date indicated: April 12, 2014. Value: $185.00 Opening Bid: $90.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 86. $110.00 at Gamestop Can't find the games you want? Spend these two $50.00 gift cards at Gamestop where they have anything you might be looking for. They carry a huge selection of new and used games for every type of player. And they carry the players, too! They have used and new components and now they also sell refurbished iPods and iTunes gift cards. There are hundreds of locations throughout Los Angeles, including the Fox Hills Mall and Marina del Rey. This is a gift card for $110.00 at Gamestop; valid for anything they sell. No change given. Value: $110.00 Opening Bid: $60.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 87. X-Box Game Collection Here are three games for the sporty X-Box player. Here is “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14” where you can play as or against over 20 pros on championship courses. Then, get out your shin guards for “Fifa 14” where shooting has been transformed and they employ real ball physics for exciting play. Finally, experience the thrill of he hit with “NHL 14.” Unleash the aggression, speed and skill of NHL hockey at its greatest. Value: $157.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 88. Santa Anita Park for Four The beautiful Santa Anita Park, newly refurbished and gorgeous to experience, has given us these passes for seating for four in a trackside Club House box, for select racing days during the 2014 winter/spring race meet, through June 29, 2014. The thrill of the bet, a nose to nose finish, its all here, plus beautiful park areas where strolling and relaxing are part of the fun. Not valid on April 5 and June 28, 2014. This is the Great Race Place! Yes, the cuddly horse can go too. Value: $90.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 89. Lakers Signed Basketball Former Clippers rookie and now playing for your Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Kamen has signed this cool basketball just for you! Christopher Zane Kaman is a German American professional basketball player and he stands 7'0" and weighs 265 pounds. During the 2007-2008-basketball season with The Clippers, Kaman emerged as one of the most dominant centers in the NBA, averaging 15.7 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game. This basketball comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Los Angeles Lakers, Inc. Please note: this signed basketball is for personal use only. Value: $130.00 Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 90. USC Baseball Game And Wood Ranch BBQ Do Trojans play baseball? Well, here is your chance to find out! Here are four tickets for the great All American game played by USC and Oregon State! You and three friends will get four tickets to the USC vs. Oregon State baseball game on Saturday, May 24, 2014 (certificate is valid only for the date listed). Before the fun starts, enjoy another all American pastime: BBQ with this gift card for $30.00 at the Wood Ranch BBQ and grill at the Grove where they serve amazing sweet potato fries and homemade barbeque like ma used to make! Batter up! Value: $58.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 91. Yonex Tennis Racket This modern player‟s racquet can do it all, from consistent grinding to aggressive ball striking. With a stable and comfortable feel on impact, the E-Zone Ai 98 Yonex racket delivers easy access to spin and phenomenal control and this racquet is pretty solid considering its very manageable weight. This is a great racket for players at all levels! At Yonex, they pride themselves on being innovators in the latest and greatest tennis technologies. They are committed to pushing the limits of what is possible on a tennis court. Value: $199.00 Opening Bid: $100.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 92. Yonex Tennis Racket Again This is a great racket for players at all levels! Yonex created the unique breakthrough of the isometric head shape of the racket, which made it possible to create a sweet spot of a more effective hitting area. Sweet! Value: $199.00 Opening Bid: $100.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 93. Yonex Pro-Pack Racquet Bag The Yonex Pro Series 9-Pack Bag is the answer for the tennis enthusiast looking for a cool bag to carry all their tennis equipment. Three large main compartments can hold up to 3 racquets each. A large side accessory pocket is ideal for carrying your personal items, and another zippered compartment on the bottom of the bag is perfect for holding your tennis shoes or dirty clothes. Two heavily padded adjustable straps can be used to carry the bag like a backpack, making it comfortable to take everywhere. Value: $80.00 Opening Bid: $30.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 For Kids 94. Music In Me Piano With Amy Levine For Children age 4-6 Do you have a young Beethoven on your hands? Well, here's your chance to find out how much fun playing the piano can be and play immediately with Amy! Music In Me Piano Studio uses a groundbreaking playing-based approach called "Simply Music." This method will have your child playing great sounding music from the very beginning - plus it's fun and naturally easy - the way music should be! Amy Levine, credentialed music teacher and Licensed Simply Music teacher, has been teaching music to children and adults for over a decade. And she is a former PMP teacher, parent and Board member. This is a certificate for four piano lessons and a free introductory session for a child age 4-6 and up to five friends! Lessons are held at Amy's home in the West L.A. area, scheduled at mutual convenience. Materials, including instructional DVD, audio CD and printed materials, are not included. Materials for ages 4-6 are $51. Free introductory session must be scheduled by 9/30/14. For more information, check out Amy's website at www.MusicInMe.LA. Value: $152.00 PLUS! Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 95. Music In Me Piano With Amy Levine For Children age 7 And Up For the older children, here's your chance to find out how much fun playing the piano can be and play immediately with Amy! This is a certificate for four piano lessons and a free introductory session for a child age 7 and up and up to five friends! Lessons are held at Amy‟s home in the West L.A. area, scheduled at mutual convenience. Materials, including instructional DVD, audio CD and printed materials, are not included. Parents and students will have the option to purchase either the $15.00 or the $51.00 Materials set. Free introductory session must be scheduled by 9/30/14. Value: $152.00 PLUS! Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 96. Children's Music Collection Singing and dancing is a wonderful celebration of life and children love to do both. Encourage their natural love of music with this fabulous set of children's CDs. There are funny CDs and lullabies, music from Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer (Grammy winners), Maria Muldaur and, of course, Raffi. There are two beautiful Native American CDs based on children‟s stories, the fun and goofy Steve Songs and Taj Mahal and even Sponge Bob and the amazing talents of Pete Seeger, Paul Simon and James Taylor in a “Child‟s celebration Of Song.” Sing along with your child to new and classic kids music in this collection. 12 CDs in all! Value: $120.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 97. Science Camp A summer of fun and adventure for children ages 5-11 is waiting for you with this certificate for a whole week of science camp with Destination Science. Expect much more than just fun memories; their programs are bursting with innovative, imaginative and unexpected science adventures for everyone. Destination Science kids enjoy those “Aha!” moments --From roller coasters to robots, from sunshine to sound, they provide a fun, safe, and unique environment for exploration. STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning is more important than ever before. In fact, it's a national movement. Start your child's journey this summer by heading toward Destination Science! Camps are Monday through Fridays from 9:00am to 3:30pm with locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica areas (May not be valid for Culver City and Westchester locations). The topics they will be exploring are: Wacky Mega-Bot Tech, The Ultimate Survival Zone, Astronaut Adventure Camp, Crazy Coaster Science and Sea-fari Park. Certificate is valid for the 2014 summer only. Check them out at: www.destinationscience.org. Value: $300.00 Opening Bid: $70.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 98. Skuut Remember the thrill of riding a bike without training wheels? Well, this little bike is perfect for developing balance and control so training wheels won't be necessary! The Skuut is a wooden bike for children ages 2-5. It has no pedals and no training wheels. Children kick off the ground as if running, like in The Flintstones, thus pushing or “Skuuting” themselves and the bike forward. The Skuut is perfect for learning balance, steering and coordination and independence. Having mastered balance on the Skuut, the transition to a traditional two-wheeler bike is easy. Value: $80.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 99. Gymboree Shopping Spree Outfit your children for the spring with these gift cards for $70.00 at Gymboree store. Gymboree has been dressing children since 1986 and their fashionable clothing and accessories are created to celebrate kids being kids in unique headto-toe looks. Available in sizes newborn to 12 years, Gymboree clothing is designed with colorful, high quality fabrics that are also super soft with detailed touches throughout. Value: $70.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 100. Swim Lessons With Lenny Krayzelburg The Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy at the Westside JCC offers a learn to swim program for children of all ages. Started in 2005 by 4 time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg, their “core purpose is to teach and inspire children to be water safe”. Certificate is for 4 lessons at the Los Angeles WJCC location only (Olympic Blvd. near San Vicente). Registration fee of $55.00 (which includes swim suit, swim cap and student book) is not included. Certificate cannot be combined with other offers. Value: $110.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 101. One Day At Learn To Surf LA Surf Camp Learn to Surf LA surf camp is a great way for kids to spend the day playing and relaxing while learning how to handle themselves with confidence in the surf. Professional instructors are CPR and First Aid certified and they provide safe foam surfboards, body boards and full-length wetsuits. They also provide snacks, drinking water, sun block and canopies to provide shade and protect students from over-exposure to the sun. Surf camp is for all kids ages 7 to 12 and teen's age 13 to 17. Summer Surf Camp 2014 will be held from June 9 through August 29th, Monday through Friday. Full days run from 9:30AM to 3:30PM and camp is located at the Santa Monica/Venice Beach and in Manhattan Beach. There are a lot of fun activities in addition to surfing and no one is forced to participate in any activity. This is a certificate for one day of surf camp for the summer session of 2014. If only coming for the one day, they recommend you come on a Monday for basic training. Here‟s to an awesome summer experience that will never be forgotten! Check them out at: www.LearnToSurfLA.com. And because we are a full service auction, we have also included two very happenin‟ vintage surf CDs (out of print Delfi) and a T-Shirt from Ripcurl. Cawabunga, dude! Value: $120.00 Opening Bid: $30.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 102. Summer Thrills For The Little 'Uns Take those little ones on some adventures this summer with this fun collection of exciting things to see and do. Explore the bug diner and the tricycle roadway at Kidspace in Pasadena where the fun is all around you with this family pass valid for up to four general admissions (expires 12/24/14), next, take the little ones to the little amusement park that's big on fun: Adventure City where they have about twelve rides and a very calm atmosphere, while still maintaining an excitement about rides and games with these two passes. Another wonderful place to explore and play is the Zimmer Children's Museum on Wilshire Blvd. where they have a real ambulance and an airplane to play in (really, this place is very cool), we have a family pass for the Zimmer, which expires in March of 2015. We have more: A membership for a day at the Skirball where you can visit the much loved Noah‟s Ark exhibit with animals made of recycled materials and other wonderful exhibits. Membership for a day includes admission for two adults and up to four children. We also have passes for the Western Museum of Flight in Torrance, a coupon for a free child's ticket with the purchase of one adult ticket for LegoLand (exp.12/31/14) and a certificate for an 8 piece meal at El Polo Loco. Value: $150.00 Opening Bid: $65.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 103. Sophia Doll And Outfit Here is a beautiful 18" vinyl doll with soft body, moveable arms and legs and blonde hair and blue eyes with a cute outfit and shoes. Made by Sophia's, a leading doll and doll clothes Manufacturer. Their original designs strive to maintain superior quality and good value. We have also thrown in an extra outfit so your doll can be ready for anything. Value: $107.00 Opening Bid: $45.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 104. Junior Gym Forget the Summertime Blues and do cartwheels instead with this cool certificate for one month of gymnastics instruction at The Junior Gym School of Gymnastics in West LA. A month of classes and a day of their seasonal day camp and 45% off their gymnastic/dance wear. What a deal, what a package, what are you waiting for? Certificate expires March of 2015 and cannot be used by students currently enrolled or enrolled within the last 6 months. NEW STUDENTS ONLY, PLEASE. Value: $220.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 105. Swimming Lessons At Beverlywood Swim School The oldest active swim school in the nation is right here in Los Angeles! Here is a certificate for two lessons at The Beverlywood Swim School located in West L.A. All their lessons are private, they teach infants as young as three weeks old (!), lessons are 20 minutes long, and the pool is available for extra swimming time for practice. Their pool is heated to 92 degrees all year long so you'll never be chilly! Expires 01/21/15. We are also including these goggles so you can see the bottom. Value: $50.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 106. Broadway Gymnastics School With its state of the art facility, Broadway Gymnastics School in West LA is the perfect place to experience the exciting world of gymnastics. Gymnastics is a fantastic foundation for sports and dance and it's fun! They have classes for ages 3 and up and they are dedicated to improving the health of the children of Los Angeles through gymnastics and overall fitness. Here is a certificate for a series of four free gymnastics classes or Kids N' Shape classes, pre-registration required. The certificate expires 10/13/13. Value: $165.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 107. Crafty Crafters Collection A collection of supplies, materials and just plain fun stuff for any crafty ideas. There's boxes to decorate, kits, foam pieces, stickers, rubber stamps, ribbons, buttons, beads, charms and so much more, it makes me dizzy! You can add more fun to this collection with this gift certificate for $15.00 for The Bead Source in West Los Angels where they sell beads and beading supplies. And, a pass for four to visit The Festival Of Arts in Laguna Beach this summer, valid for admission Monday-Friday only, July 6-August 30, 2014. The festival includes original artwork and art tours, special events, wine tasting and more. You can also visit the Sawdust Festival, also in Laguna Beach where they show an amazing array of fine arts and crafts, daily art demonstrations, art classes for adults and children and live entertainment. Then visit art museums in Long Beach with these passes for two for The Museum Of Latin American Art and a family pass for the Long Beach Museum of Art (expires 12/31/14). Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 108. Circus Train Set From Walthers The circus is in town and your little one is in charge with this fun circus train set from Walther's, a leading company of train sets. This circus train includes a battery powered locomotive, 3 circus wagons, 12 feet of flexible track, bridges, trees, a mountain tunnel and circus animals. This is a 265-piece set! We have also included some extra plush animals for fun. All Aboard! Value: $70.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 109. Nine O'clock Players And Hamburger Habit Make it a habit to visit this fun place for burgers and fries with this certificate for lunch or dinner for four at Hamburger Habit in West LA: Fun burgers, swiveling stools and lots of fun at Hamburger Habit. After your meal, take the youngin's and yourself to see the fun and hilarious productions at The Nine O'clock Players in L.A. with this certificate for four tickets for any production. Each year they present stage productions chosen from classic children's literature, complete with music, special effects, singing and lots of laughs. Their spring production was “The Emperor‟s New Clothes” and they will present “Aladdin” in the fall. Check them out at www.nineoclockplayers.com. Rub that lamp! Value: $90.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 110. Crossroads Summer Camp Summer can be fun and productive with this amazing certificate for $500.00 towards any K-12th grade Summer Program at Crossroads. Programs include academics, arts, languages and sports. There are theatre classes, painting and other visual arts, S.A.T. instruction and other teen focused workshops, basketball, soccer, water sports and swimming and a ton of other cool programs. Normal course fees run from $300.00 and up. Use this certificate and summer will be fun and educational! Valid for the 2014 summer only, expires 8/2014. Value: $500.00 Opening Bid: $130.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 111. For Animal Lovers Only A collection of fun stuff for the animal lover! Here is a pass for weekend admission for four to The Gibbon Conservation Center where you can hear the gibbons sing and watch them swing form branch to branch in their enclosures and then visit the Living Desert Zoo in Palm Desert where you will experience a wildlife adventure through the deserts of the world with two tickets (expires 2/14/15) and these two passes for The Los Angeles Zoo. Then, read more about it all with cool books that you will find at Children's Book World, one of the few remaining independent bookstores with this gift certificate for $20.00. Round it all off with this VIP Pizza pass for Shakey‟s Pizza (expires 4/30/14). Value: $140.00 Opening Bid: $60.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 112. Summer Fun For The Older Set There are fun things to do this summer in Los Angeles and we're here to give you the ideas and the passes! These are passes and certificates geared towards the older kids in the crowd: Four games of bowling and four rounds of laser tag at Gable House Bowl and laser Storm in Torrance, two VIP passes for Scandia Amusement park and Family Fun Center where there is fun for everyone (located in Ontario and Victorville): It's a scream! Four passes for free mini golf or go kart rides at SpeedZone (expires 6/14), two free passes for mini golf at Golf N' Stuff in Norwalk (expires 12/31/14), four passes for Go Kart World in Carson (expires 9/22/14) and, finally, two passes for Ripley's Believe It Or Not Odditorium where the weird and the strange go to see weird and strange stuff in Hollywood (passes are child tickets ages 5-12 and they expire February, 2015). Round this all off with a gift card for $25.00 at Pizza Pit where fun meets great food in West LA and you have a full summer ahead of you! Value: $175.00 Opening Bid: $65.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 113. Learn 2 Cook Kitchen By KidKraft This cute play kitchen comes to us from KidKraft, who make quality products that are sturdy and fun for children. The KidKraft Learn to Cook Kitchen has been designed in primary colors for everyone to enjoy, and is large enough for several children to play in at once. This kitchen comes with a storage area for toy kitchen accessories, pantry items, and dinnerware! You'll appreciate the smart and sturdy design as well as the handy and easy to follow directions and the kids will enjoy the hours of imaginative play. Value: $209.00 Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 Music 114. Les Paul Signature “T” Gold Series Gibson Guitar The Les Paul Signature "T" wraps all of Les Paul's legendary innovation into a sweet-looking and great-sounding instrument primed for the power and versatility demanded by today's guitarist. The Les Paul Signature "T" is built on a foundation of the same traditional tonewood combination that helped to make the Les Paul Standard legendary when it first arrived six decades ago. A carved solid Grade-AA figured maple top lends bite and articulation to the sound, while a select Genuine Mahogany back--treated with Gibson's traditional weight relief to increase playing comfort and enhance resonance--contributes superb warmth and depth. A solid, quarter-sawn Genuine Mahogany neck is glued in and carved in the fast 60s SlimTaper profile, and topped with a rich brown Grade-A Granadillo fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets and traditional trapezoid inlays. Classic Gibson construction ensures optimum playability, too, along with traditional specs like a 24-3/4" scale length, a 1-11/16" width across the PLEK-cut Corian nut, and a 12inch fingerboard radius for smooth, easy bending. Value: $3,399.00 Opening Bid: $900.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 115. John Lennon Bootleg CD Set This is a Vigotone bootleg 3 CD set called “Listen To This: The Ultimate Walls And Bridges Anthology.” Vigotone is no longer in business and these are rare treats for any Lennon fan. John Lennon's solo album, “Walls And Bridges” was possibly his most commercial endeavor and includes the talents of Harry Nilsson and Elton John. Here are the rehearsals and outtakes from that album. After assembling classic solo Beatle sidemen Jim Keltner, Klaus Voorman and Jesse Ed Davis in the studio, John conducted rehearsals of most of the songs that would eventually appear on “Walls And Bridges.” The complete and unedited tapes from the midJuly session appear here. This set also includes a handful of rough mixes and alternate takes, exhibiting the songs in a more advanced state. This set is extremely rare and hard to find. Value: $RARE Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 116. The Talking Heads “Once In A Lifetime” is the first ever box set of this groundbreaking band. 3 CDs, spanning 1976-1992, with over 50 tracks, including unreleased rarities, outtakes and alternate versions. Also included in this deluxe package is the out of print video compilation, “Storytelling Giant” on DVD, newly expanded and with three bonus clips. The booklet includes archival photos and personal recollections from all four members of The Talking Heads. This music will take you everywhere! Value: $60.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 117. The Velvet Underground And Lou Reed The Velvet Underground's debut album, 1967's The Velvet Underground & Nico, is among the most important and influential ever made and here it is, re-mastered and fully loaded with rare and previously unreleased outtakes, demos and alternate takes. Also in this package is Lou Reed “The Rave” featuring the song, “Who Am I?” with special guest stars Laurie Anderson, Willem Dafoe and others and Lou Reed, “Ecstasy;” a sprawling song cycle dealing with one particular subject, in this case marriage and the ensuing death of love. Sweet Jane, here is the collection for you! Value: $70.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 118. Central Avenue Sounds CD Box Set This impressive four-CD, 91-track collection featuring such greats as Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong, to name just two, puts Los Angeles's famous AfricanAmerican enclave, Central Avenue, on the historical map and offers the listener a jitterbugged jaunt through jumpin' joints where Hollywood stars rubbed shoulders with hep cats. “Central Avenue Sounds: Jazz In Los Angeles 1921-1956” is a wonderful 4 CD box set with booklet. Experience a time when L.A. was the place for hot jazz and smokin‟ R&B with this set from Rhino Records. This set is very hard to find. Value: $70.00 Opening Bid: $30.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 119. Music In Me Piano With Amy Levine For Adults Have you wanted to sit down at a piano and wow your friends? Well, here's your chance to find out how much fun playing the piano can be and play immediately with Amy! Music In Me Piano Studio uses a groundbreaking playing-based approach called "Simply Music." This method will have you playing great sounding music from the very beginning - plus it's fun and naturally easy - the way music should be! Amy Levine, credentialed music teacher and Licensed Simply Music teacher, has been teaching music to children and adults for over a decade. And she is a former PMP teacher, parent and Board member. This is a certificate for four piano lessons and a free introductory session for a teen or adult and winner may bring up to five friends! Lessons are held at Amy's home in the West L.A. area, scheduled at mutual convenience. Materials, including instructional DVD, audio CD and printed materials, are not included. Parents/students will have the option to purchase either the $15 or $51 materials package. Introductory session must be scheduled by 9/30/14. For more information, check out Amy's website at www.MusicInMe.LA. Value: $152.00 PLUS! Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 120. Paul Simon Collection Follow Paul Simon's career with this fabulous three CD box set chronologically documenting Paul Simon's evolution from folk singer to his own very unique and personal style of songwriting and music. This set is a must have for the Paul Simon fan. We are also including two sampler CDs of songs from his newest album and one rare CD of “Old Friends: Simon And Garfunkel Live” radio broadcast. Value: $75.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 121. No Thanks! The 70s Punk Rebellion When punk began it wasn't so much a sound as an attitude. Before there was punk the genre -- narrowly defined by music that was loud, fast, and snotty -- there was punk the movement, where anything rebellious, intelligent, and unpretentious was embraced in the spirit of fun. So, skip the safety pins and put on the first definitive overview of punk's beginnings. Four CDs gathering 100 songs from a wide-ranging cast of characters including New York Dolls, Iggy Pop, The Clash, The Talking Heads, Blondie and many more. Value: $65.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 122. George Harrison Collection: Bangladesh And The Wilburys Don't we wish we had friends like George? George Harrison called on his friends on two historical occasions: the first, for a benefit concert for the children of Bangladesh. “The Concert for Bangladesh” was the first benefit concert of its kind in that it brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause, setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher purpose. The concert sold out Madison Square Garden and has helped to generate millions for UNICEF. This is a deluxe two DVD set showing the full concert as well as behind the scenes and outtakes. Later, in 1988, George called on friends Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison to help him create a song for a B side of a single and The Traveling Wilbury's was born. “The Traveling Wilbury's Collection” is a set consisting of two CDs and one DVD, and highlights all of the band's music and previously unreleased bonus tracks all re-mastered. The DVD features behind the scenes footage of the band writing and recording, along with their 5 video clips. This limited edition deluxe package includes a 40-page booklet and other exclusive extras. Value: $90.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 123. Record Shopping Spree Here are two certificates for two very fun stores where you will find every cool CD (or record) you ever wanted! First is Soundsations in Westchester (new location on La Tijera) and you have $40.00 to spend there. They have an amazing selection of used and new CDs, as well as used videos, DVDs and vinyl! Then, head on over to Hollywood with $50.00 to spend at Amoeba Music, the largest record store you have ever seen!! They have an enormous selection of used and new CDs, DVDs, videos and games and, yes, the ever-popular vinyl is sold here too! Value: $90.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 124. Folk Music Collection This is a great collection of folk music for the new and older fans alike. Here are 5 CD packages that highlight some of folk music‟s most famous and most revered songs. There's the Old Town School of Folk Music's “Songbook” with new renditions of classic folk tunes, Pater, Paul and Mary with a retrospective collection called “Songs Of Conscience And Concern,” the 2 CD reissue of the original “Woodstock” album with outtakes and general hysteria, “This Land Is Your Land Live” as seen on public television and the 2 CD set: “The Folk Years,” from the Time Life collection. So, don't think twice, it's all right…to bid on this set! 5 CD packages in all (7 CDs). Value: $85.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 125. Music Lessons Have you always wanted to learn to play the bassoon? Or just polish up on your guitar skills? Well, here is a certificate for two private ½ hour instrumental music lessons at The Santa Monica Music Center on any instrument they teach. Instruments include band and orchestra instruments, guitars, drums, and percussion. There is a $15.00 registration fee and times are scheduled at mutual convenience. Certificate is valid for new students only at either their Santa Monica or Culver City locations and expires 09/30/14. Value: $80.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 126. Multi-Cultural Music Collection Travel the globe from the comfort of your armchair with this fabulous collection of music from around the world. There's something for everyone in this collection and you will be amazed at the diversity of the sounds while at the same time marvel at the similarity of the themes. Here are CDs with Japanese jazz, Egyptian music, Native American flute masters, music to celebrate Jewish holidays, Reggae music and Mambo music. We also have very American music with Buddy Knox, Cajun music with Beausoleil, African music and Afro-Peruvian classics. We also have psychedelic music from Brazil and songs to honor the last Hawaiian queen. 12 CDs in all! Hit the road everyone and explore the world of music all around you! Value: $140.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 127. Los Lobos Collection A collection of the best and most awesome of Los Lobos, Spanish for “The Wolves.” This multiple Grammy Award-winning American Chicano rock band from East LA will rock you with their rock n' roll and Tex-Mex styles and their rise to fame with La Bamba. Here are the CDs: “Just Another Band From East L.A: A Collection” (two CD set), “Kiko,” “The Neighborhood,” “Colossal Head,” and “The Ride.” Don't Worry Baby, this set can be yours for the right bid! Value: $75.00 Opening Bid: $30.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 128. Sampler Collection This year's collection includes the following CDs: “The Guide” 1995 and 1996, “Can You Dig It? „70‟s Soul Experience” from Rhino, “The Doo Wop Box, Vol III,” also by Rhino, Alternative Distribution Alliance monthly catalog sampler, April 1997, “Virtually Alternative, November 2000,” “Like Omigod! The '80's Pop Culture Box” sampler, from Rhino, EMI's “Big Hits From The Small Screen: EMI TV Themes, Vol. 2,” Barnes and Noble “Music Not To Read By,” “Big Deal Corporate Annual Vol. II,” clean for in-store play: Greg Street “6 O‟Clock Vol. 001,” “Detroit Underground Pop Cycle, Series 2,” Chris Isaak's “Speak Of The Devil,” “Live From Music Hall, Vol. 3,” Follow Our Trax, “Fluid Formations,” “Powter” free loop EP and Chris Robinson's “New Earth Mud.” Two more additions: The Who DVD sampler and, yes, a cassette tape! Do you even still have a way to play this? 17 CDs, 1 DVD and I cassette in all. Go on, experiment and have some fun. Value: $FUN! Opening Bid: $10.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 For those of you new to this auction, a sampler is a CD that record companies put out to give you an idea either of what they have to offer or a sampling of a larger CD box set. They will often include the best of a set; artist or company and they are normally sent out as publicity and are not for sale in stores. Often, they are fun and eclectic collections, exposing one to new kinds of music and artists you might not otherwise try. And many times there are selections on a sampler that are not on any album. Over the years, we have expanded the definition to include singles, long playing EP versions and other oddities. For The Home Lamp-In-A-Box Table Lamps Lamp-In-A-Box was founded by Play Mountain parent Daniel Cytrynowicz with the idea of redefining people‟s experiences with table lamps. The vision was to create fun, and affordable lamps, thus becoming objects of desire and whimsy. These lamps are sold in museum stores, boutiques, record stores and catalogs and here! They are sure to bring a smile to your face and shed a little light in your home. All lamps come with a nickel base and energy saving light bulbs. 129. Red Pigs Flying In The Desert When pigs fly, they will fly in the desert! And here they are, happily enjoying their flights. This is a lamp everyone in the family can enjoy! Value: $40.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 130. “Atrox” by Joel Nakamura This is a lamp by award winning artist Joel Nakamura who is known for his unique style that is a blend of folk art and sophisticated iconography rendered in a neoprimitive technique. Or, it‟s just a totally cool lamp. Or both! Value: $40.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 131. Los Angeles Skyline Created by photographer Sean Davey, this cityscape of the Los Angeles skyline will dazzle your home. Best known for his Hawaiian waves and sand, this one sparkles with LA glitz. Value: $40.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 132. Modern Art Lamp This lamp takes a modern view of art and splatters all of your conceptions about what is art, plus it's fun and colorful. Value: $40.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 133. Corinthian Bells Wind Chime Adorn your home with bells! This particular wind chime is a very popular midsize chime and is a proven favorite of many wind chime enthusiasts. Its tones closely match the singing voice of most people. These wind chimes are handcrafted in Virginia, from high-quality materials. Every wind chime is designed to be used outdoors and should provide many years of enjoyment. Overall length is 44” and can be hung from your favorite tree or porch. This is a donation from the fabulous wind chime company QMT Wind Chimes, who feature a variety of lovely and decorative wind chimes in all sizes and price ranges. Check them out at www.qmtwindchimes.com, where you can hear samples of the chimes. Value: $110.00 Opening Bid: $50.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 134. Shenandoah Melodies Wind Chime This chime combines high-quality materials with handcrafted appeal to provide long lasting harmony around your home. Made in the U.S.A it's distinctive look and inviting tones will amaze anyone who enters your yard. These wind chimes are handcrafted in Virginia, from high-quality materials. Every wind chime is designed to be used outdoors and should provide many years of enjoyment. Overall length is 27” and is a donation from the fabulous wind chime company QMT, who feature a variety of lovely and decorative wind chimes in all sizes and price ranges. Check them out at www.qmtwindchimes.com, where you can hear samples of the chimes. Value: $52.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 135. Next Space Day Passes Tired of working from home? Feel like you should get out of your pajamas at least once a week? Need a place to meet clients that isn't the sofa covered in dog fur and Lego pieces? Next Space is your answer. The vision of NextSpace is to bring the (r)evolution of Work to every market in the world. NextSpace provides innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed. Basically, office space and an environment of collaboration with others. Here are three one-day passes for NextSpace, conveniently located in downtown Culver City. You can use these passes to sample the offerings. A day pass gives you access to their Cafe space from 8:30-ish to 5:30-ish Monday through Friday. Find a comfy spot, flip open your laptop, and get to work. Oh, and help yourself to all the delicious coffee you can drink. Value: $90.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 136. Stationary And Keepsakes Innovative design, careful handiwork and conscientious manufacturing practices all go into the creation of every Paperblanks® product, resulting in functional art objects that we can all feel good about using and owning. Here is a collection of fine things for memories, thoughts and communicating with others. From Paperblanks®, here is a beautiful square memento box, a lined journal in brocade and a smaller journal, also lined, in Grolier ornamental. From Egg Press, where they make fun and stylish stationary, comes this sweet set of cards and gift notes and from Monteverde comes this deluxe ball point pen. Show the world that writing is not a lost art…yet. Value: $180.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 137. Surfas And The Kitchen Here is a gift certificate for $35.00 at Surfas in Culver City. Surfas is the premier store for cooks, or anyone looking for pans, knives or any other cooking accessory you can think of! Then, make some salsa or dips and use this sweet ceramic tray and bowl set from Ganz for an elegant service. We have also included a child‟s baking set, a vintage recipe book, a small calzone press, an avocado scooper and Julia Child's autobiography for inspiration! Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $35.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 138. Keurig Single Cup Brewing System The Special Edition Single-cup home brewing system for use with patented KCups is a mid-luxury home brewing system that offers a blend of styling and convenient features, including 3 brew-size options; (6 oz., 8 oz. and 10 oz.) adjustable brew temperature and removable drip tray. Programmable features include a digital clock, adjustable temperature and auto on/off. The 60-ounce removable water reservoir holds up to eight cups before refilling and the removable drip tray allows for easy cleaning and the use of travel mugs. Enjoy a cup of anything, whenever you want with this amazing system. Also comes with coffee, tea and Swiss Miss hot cocoa. Value: $150.00 Opening Bid: $65.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 139. Lit By Stone Candle This is a beautiful pillar candle from the folks at Stone Candles in Santa Monica. This one is a lovely pillar candle with a subtle fragrance of White tea ginger root that smells amazing even before you light it. Handcrafted in the USA and produced in small runs for freshness, these candles are long burning and made with essential oils. From their beginnings in Berkeley in the 1960s through to their current location in Santa Monica, Stone Candles have always taken great pride in their handcrafted process and their commitment to a clean, healthy environment. As a father-and-son business their goal is to combine traditional values and artistry with innovative and creative designs that add just the right ambience to your home. Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 140. Bird Collection This collection is really for the birds…no, really. Here is a beautiful redwood birdhouse and bird feeder from the folks at QMT. The Mountain View wooden bird houses and feeders offer the natural beauty of redwood set in completely original designs, producing pieces that are natural yet finished, elegant yet functional. All are made from American redwood, a naturally rot resistant wood. We are also including this cool Audubon bird calendar. Now, just sit back and wait for the tweets…naturally. Value: $100.00 Opening Bid: $40.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 141. Seventh Generation Collection Seventh Generation is one of the nation's leading natural brands of household and personal care products. The company lives its commitment to "caring today for seven generations of tomorrows," with products formulated to provide mindful solutions for human health, air, surfaces, fabrics, pets and people within your home -- and for the community and environment outside of it. Here is a collection of household products from Seventh Generation and a deck of knowledge cards from Pomegranate Communications about making your home an eco friendly home. All this in a cool reusable burlap bag. Value: $60.00 Opening Bid: $20.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 142. Earth Box X 2 Grow, Grow, Grow! That's exactly what your plants will do in an Earth Box! Poor soil conditions and small backyards are no match for the Earth Box. Now it's easy to garden anywhere--even on balconies and porches! Anyone can enjoy delicious homegrown veggies, fruits, and herbs grown in an EarthBox. And here is the newest member of the Earth Box family; Earth Box junior, smaller and perfect for even smaller areas for herb gardens and flowers. The EarthBox® Junior™ Garden Kit includes everything you need to get started. Who needs a green thumb? We are even starting you out with a few small plants. Value: $60.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00 143. Bromeliad Collection Remind you of Hawaii? Bromeliads are actually native to the Americas. Bromeliad is the fancy name for these beautiful and exotic plants that would cost you lots of money in the florist shop! Biologist and horticulturist Don Misumi who is a longstanding member of the Bromeliad Society grow these. Bromeliads are a specific type of plant; they grow from the inside out. Pineapples are the most famous of these plants. They are remarkably versatile and from one of the most adaptable plant families in the world. They like shade and really do not require much care, though they will reward you with amazing flowers and beautiful growths. Here is a collection of plants with a brochure to tell you all about the care of these amazing plants. Value: $80.00 Opening Bid: $25.00 Bid Jump: $5.00