Live Auction April 22`2007
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Live Auction April 22`2007
Sidwell Friends School Live Auction April 22’ 2007 Sidwell Friends School Live Auction April 22’ 2007 Georgetown University Conference Center 3800 Reservoir Road, N.W. Washington, DC Event Schedule 5:00 p.m. Registration, Silent Auction, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres 6:05 p.m. Silent Auction Section I closes 6:15 p.m. Silent Auction Section II closes 6:25 p.m. Silent Auction Section III closes 6:35 p.m. Signature Silent Section closes 6:45 p.m. Live Auction and Dinner Dollars for Scholars wishes to express their gratitude to the following individuals and businesses for their generous underwriting of this evening’s event Anonymous (2) Jamie and Joseph Baldinger Claire and Albert Dwoskin Louis Hechinger and Richard England Fine Earth Jessica Berman and Michael Fernandez Pauline Sobel and Larry Gondelman Deborah Harmon and Robert Seder Louisa Schneiberg Hollman '80 and Steve Hollman Ivy and Horace Howells '86 Abby and Rob Levin Nancy Markowitz Shivani and Anil Miglani Susan Kline and Jeff Mullaney Donna Osborn and Beth Polokaff Deborah and Michael Salzberg Amy Goldberg and Andrew Schwartz Serra Stone Corporation Sue and Brent Siler Alison Bernstein Shulman '83 and John Shulman Susan and Stephen Symons Julia and Victor Tolkan Joann Weiner 3 Welcome to Sidwell Friends Schools’ Auction 2007! Let’s and have a great time as we celebrate Sidwell Friends. Raise the Roof The Auction would not be possible without the generosity of all the merchants and businesses as well as SFS parents and former parents, alumni, trustees, faculty, and staff who purchase advertisements, provide donations and attend the Auction. This catalog is filled with a fantastic array of items available to us through their generosity. We are sure there will be many items that tempt you, and remember, your participation this evening will enhance and increase the availability of the first rate education offered at Sidwell Friends School. The Auction is the culmination of hours of teamwork by a dedicated group of parent volunteers; we thank all of you who have worked so hard to make tonight a success. As in years past, a highlight of the evening is our Fund-a-Scholar appeal. Funda-Scholar allows participants to give directly to Sidwell Friends Schools’ Scholarship Fund during the Live Auction. The enthusiasm of the Sidwell Friends community for this event has always been overwhelming, and we look forward to an even greater success this evening. Our community should be proud of its commitment to provide access to Sidwell Friends’ first-rate education. At Sidwell Friends, one in five students receives financial aid. The average tuition grant is among the highest of our peer schools. Sidwell also provides non-tuition support such as transportation assistance, books, and field trip assistance, among other support that make Sidwell Friends’ rich program available to all. We hope that you bid often and bid high tonight and that our tangible success reflects your enthusiasm for Sidwell Friends School. However, we will really judge the success of the evening by the smiles on your faces and the sound of your laughter as we Raise the Roof and Build a Scholar! It has been our pleasure to chair the Auction 2007. We are very lucky to have a tremendous group of parents supporting us, and we have enjoyed working with all of you. Thank you for coming together to benefit our children and to support the school that does so much to “Build a Scholar.” Auction 2007 Co-chairs Sue Asher Siler Carol Boochever 5 Stephanie Lewin Thanks to Our Volunteers and Committee CO-CHAIRS Carol Boochever Stephanie Lewin Sue Asher Siler VOLUNTEERS Ira Apfel Michelle Ballman Betsy Behl Lisa Bernstein Tracy Bernstein Claudia Birdsall Ling Yan Chen Denise Coffin Kristen Donoghue Claire Dwoskin Marion Entwisle Cristina Ferreira Steve Finucane Leslie Gignoux Fritz Lyndsey Gerber Donna Grell-BenVeniste Debbie Harmon Bart Hipple Steve Hirsh Ivy Howells Diana Ingraham Leslie Knibb Lisa Larragoite Stacey Lubar Karen Marcou Capricia Marshall Katherine Melnichenko Keiko Morgenstern MaryAnn Nash Liz Norton '84 Carrie Rowell Cathy Russell Kathleen Ryan Yingjie Shu Alison Bernstein Shulman '83 Caroline Springer Wendy Susswein Susan Vitale Lucy Weymouth AUCTIONEER Patrick O’Neill MASTER OF CEREMONIES Bob Levey 7 Auction Bidding Procedures GENERAL INFORMATION Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions are applicable to all items offered at the Auction: • All sales are final. Items may not be exchanged and no money will be refunded. All items are sold “as is.” • Unless otherwise noted, items and services are good for one year and must be used by April 22, 2008. • Unless specified, dates and times are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of both the donor and the buyer. Buyers are responsible for making arrangements in advance, checking expiration dates and restrictions on contracts and/or gift certificates, and for retaining the original paperwork until the donation has been redeemed. • Catalog descriptions of items include estimates of the item’s fair market value. All values are estimates only and are not guaranteed by the School. Values are as declared by the donors. • By his/her purchase, the buyer waives any claim for liability against the School or its employees, the Auction volunteers, the Auctioneer, and the donor of the property or services. Neither the School, the Auctioneer, nor the donor is responsible for any personal injuries or damages to property that may result from the use of property or services sold. • Items will be given only to those individuals showing proof of purchase. • Getaways: Resort and family properties are not available to student groups or minors unaccompanied by adults. Commercial vacations and accommodations require advance reservations; offer is good on a space available basis; unless otherwise noted, meals, alcoholic beverages, taxes, gratuities, and transportation are not included. • Restaurants: Reservations are required for most establishments. Unless otherwise noted, alcoholic beverages, taxes, and gratuities are generally not included. • Services: Gratuities for stylists, technicians, trainers and other service providers are generally not included in gift certificates. Please remember to show your appreciation accordingly. • Tickets/Passes: Event, performances, and museum tickets/passes that do not specify a date may require advance reservations and be subject to availability. AUCTIONPAY We are excited to have the services of AuctionPay allowing the Auction Committee to quickly attach your auction night purchases with our invoicing/receipt software. At registration, volunteers will swipe your credit card into the AuctionPay terminal. When you are the successful bidder of an auction item, your credit card number will immediately be associated with the purchase of that item, thus increasing our efficiency the night of the auction as well as in the few days after. AuctionPay helps guarantee less processing error. We hope you will enjoy the benefits of AuctionPay! SILENT AUCTION BIDDING PROCEDURES • Bid sheets describing each item are displayed near each item. Bid amounts are preprinted on the bid sheets. The bidder should print his/her bid number next to the amount at which he/she wants to bid. • In the event of a dispute, the Auction Committee or its designated representative will have sole and final discretion to determine the winning bidder. • An Auction official will nullify your bid if you are blocking or otherwise obstructing another bidder from access to a table at any point during the Silent Auction OR if you bid after the announcement of the close of bidding. Only an Auction official may nullify a bid. Questions concerning the Silent Auction should be referred to an Auction official. 9 • The Auction Committee reserves the right to lower minimum bids, modify closing times, and to withdraw any item from sale prior to bidding. • The highest bid on the bid card for each item at the closing constitutes the winning bid. A bid matching the guaranteed purchase price automatically wins the Silent Auction item. No bid may be entered above this amount. LIVE AUCTION BIDDING PROCEDURES • The Live Auction will begin promptly at the conclusion of the Signature Silent Section and will continue without interruption until all items have been auctioned. • To enter a bid, the bidder raises his/her card. Bidspotters will be assigned throughout the room to assist the Auctioneer in recognizing bids. • The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute, the Auctioneer will have sole and final discretion to determine the successful purchaser. • If the Auctioneer determines that an opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the item or not equal to the minimum set by the donor, the Auctioneer may withdraw the item for sale. • The purchaser may be asked to sign an acknowledgement sheet at the time of purchase noting his/her bid number and winning bid amount. • Payment for Live Auction items must be received the night of the Auction. IMPORTANT REMINDERS The success of the Auction depends on the goodwill of the donors and on careful observance by the buyers of terms stated on bid sheets and gift certificates. BUYERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER THE TERMS OF A DONATION. The District of Columbia sales tax will not be charged on any tangible items you purchase at the auction tonight (Act 15-250 of the D.C. law 15-85, March 10, 2004). IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION Federal income tax laws and regulations impose important requirements concerning the documentation you must have in order to substantiate the deductibility of certain charitable contributions. Auction purchases are tax deductible only to the extent that the amount paid for an item exceeds the fair market value of that item. Further, the Internal Revenue Service now requires charitable organizations to provide receipts listing the fair market value of each item. At the Auction and in the weeks to follow, you will be provided with a receipt that will list both the fair market value of each item purchased and the amount you paid for each item. Please save the receipt for your records in order to substantiate any income tax deductions you may take as a result of your Auction purchases. Buyers and donors should consult with their tax advisers for definitive advice concerning deductibility. 10 Sealed Bids For those who are unable to attend the Live Auction and would like to submit a sealed bid, please fill out the form and return it by 12:00 noon on Friday, April 20, 2007 via mail or fax to the Dollars for Scholars Office. ATTENTION: Dollars for Scholars Office Sidwell Friends School 3825 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20016 Phone: (202) 537-8110 Fax: (202) 537-8449 Email: [email protected] I authorize the Auctioneer and the Auction Director to place my bid in the amounts listed on the following auction items. I acknowledge that this does not guarantee that I am the successful bidder on any of the items shown below. However, should I be the successful bidder, I will pay the amount due upon notification, but no more than my bid amount shown below. CATALOG NUMBER CATALOG DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM BID AMOUNT $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ If you have additional bids, please add them to the back of this page. CREDIT CARD: EXPIRATION DATE / Visa or MasterCard only please SIGNATURE: NAME: ADDRESS: HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE: EMAIL: Please return to the address or fax number shown above by 12:00 Noon on Friday, April 20, 2007. Thank you. 13 Live Auction Items Catalog Number Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 The (Crane) Ride of Your Life Game, Set, Match! Weekend of Words with Will Shortz Fund-A-Scholar A Weekend of Glitz, Glamour and the Red Carpet! "The Phantom of the Opera" is Here... Sea Island Georgia March Madness Autographed Michael Jordan Jersey Dinner with Bob Woodward and Tom Ricks Park City, Utah: Stay at the Canyons! Go to Chicago to see the Oprah Winfrey Show! 2nd Half Kick-Off Kid A Day of National Service Leadership Tour of "Great Britons" at the National Portrait Gallery and Reception A Week in Beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho Chelsea Clinton Lunch Texas Hold 'Em Turn Your Child Into Mr. Lodish Jackson Hole and Yellowstone National Park Kennedy Center Honors Four Nights in London French Cooking Class Super Bowl 2008 LIVE AUCTION 1 The (Crane) Ride of Your Life You'll get a real rise out of this one... a ride in one of the largest cranes in the DC area! A crane from DAVIS Construction will lift 8 to 10 people 240 feet above the trees, soaring as high as a twenty-story building. At the top, you will be treated to an expansive view of D.C. This is not for the fainthearted, so please check with your doctor before bidding. DAVIS Construction will provide a safety briefing prior to lift off. You must be eight and older to ride. Value: Priceless Donors: James G. DAVIS Construction Group 2 Game Set Match! ’ ’ This is an ace of an item! You and a guest will have the opportunity to attend one of the following US Open matches: The Women’s Semi-Finals on September 7, 2007, Men’s Semi-Finals on September 8, 2007, Women’s Final on September 8, 2007, or the Men’s Final on September 9, 2007. Perhaps you will see Roger Federer and James Blake or Maria Sharapova versus one of the Williams sisters? No matter who is playing, the US Open is an experience you don’t want to miss. Stay in Manhattan at a Marriott with this $500 gift certificate. Tickets to this swinging good time are priceless. Value: $500 Donors: Lois Hechinger England '43 and Richard England, The family of Mari Schleuning — Nathaniel ('03), Jonathan and Martin Franks 19 LIVE AUCTION 3 Weekend of Words with Will Shortz Calling all puzzle people, please! Get your thinking caps ready for this weekend for two at The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House, a Victorian Castle in the Hudson Valley and National Historic Landmark, for a "Weekend of Words" led by the amazing Will Shortz. Will Shortz is the puzzle master for NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday (since 1987), the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times, the former editor of Games magazine, and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (since 1978). Enjoy puzzles that will twist your brains! Your accommodations are for the lakeside-victorian which includes a king-size bed, balcony and fireplace. You'll also enjoy a Full American Plan (all meals and most non-alcoholic beverages). Note: it is highly recommended to schedule spa services prior to your arrival. Arrival date: 11/09/07; Departure date: 11/11/07. The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House is only 90 miles from New York City. Value: $1,180 Donors: Carol and John Boochever 4 Fund-A-Scholar Sidwell Friends is committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse, highcaliber student body, yet many families cannot afford the full cost of attending the School. For that reason, we hold this annual auction to benefit student financial aid. Here is an opportunity for everyone to contribute to the Sidwell Friends School financial aid program by making a fully taxdeductible contribution. When the Auctioneer mentions the amount you would like to donate, simply raise your bid paddle high. Your contribution will then be charged to your auction account. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our scholars. Goal: $50,000 20 LIVE AUCTION 5 A Weekend of Glitz Glamour and the Red Carpet! ’ You and a guest will attend the 2007 Tony Awards Show held at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 10, 2007. See the stars and be a part of one of the most prestigious award shows as they celebrate excellence on Broadway. What better hotel is there in New York than the Mandarin Oriental located at the Southwest tip of Central Park? Enjoy a two night stay at this hotel that is renowned for the sheer opulence of its rooms and suites and the innovation of its restaurants. Above all, you will appreciate the Mandarin Oriental’s dedication to service that sets them apart. Take the train up to NYC from DC with these two gift certificates for Amtrak valued at $250 each. Reservations are subject to availability. Value: Priceless Donors: Deborah Harmon and Robert Seder, Jamie and Joseph Baldinger, The family of Mari Schleuning --- Nathaniel ('03), Jonathan and Martin Franks 6 "The Phantom of the Opera" is Here... The longest-running production in Broadway history returns! You will enjoy four box seats on June 21, 2007 at 7:30 pm to see Phantom of the Opera at the Kennedy Center. Before the show you will experience a backstage tour like no other with Director Daniel Hagerty. You will go behind the scenes in a way that no one else will! You might be hungry after the tour and before the show, so enjoy this $250 gift certificate to the Roof Top Terrace at the Kennedy Center and savor the incredible views of the city. Purchaser will need to contact Alison Shulman to schedule the tour with Daniel Hagerty. Value: $630 Donors: Alison Bernstein Shulman '83 and John Shulman 21 LIVE AUCTION 7 Sea Island Georgia One of the greatest vacation escapes in the United States is Sea Island, Georgia, known for its beauty, hospitality and timeless Southern grace! For the week you will stay in an original 1920's cottage designed by the same architect who designed The Cloister. Cottage 24 enjoys many of the details found in all of Addison Mizner's work–balconies, a quirky staircase leading to one of several courtyards, cozy fireplaces, wood accents, stained glass, and the overall, traditional Spanish influence. A children's wing on the ground floor has two large bedrooms sharing a bath. Each of the bedrooms has pocket doors that can be closed to divide each bedroom into two and give privacy for older children or parents and toddlers. An upstairs sitting room with fireplace and balcony provides a separate, private retreat for the upstairs bedrooms. Guests and family will enjoy discovering the fanciful accessories, lighting, furnishings and artwork adorning the common areas. The placement and design of the pool in the entry courtyard and the colorful stone entry path set the stage for a unique experience in Cottage 24, all within a short walk to the resort facilities and only one lot removed from the beach. You may use the resort facilities for a small fee each day. There are four bedrooms, 3 full baths and your stay will be for one week. Date to be mutually agreed upon and based on availability. No smoking, no pets, and available for SFS families only. Please use by April 22, 2008. The purchaser must leave a $200 check for cleaning when they depart. Value: $4,200 Donors: Dorrie Thompson, Caroline and Stephen Springer 22 LIVE AUCTION 8 March Madness For all you basketball enthusiasts, you won't want to miss this March Madness package. You two options from which to choose – tickets to the first and second round games at the Verizon Center or tickets to the finals in San Antonio, TX. Option 1: Two tickets each to the two afternoon and two evening games of March 20, 2008 and two tickets each to the two games of Saturday, March 22, 2008, all at the Verizon Center in DC. This is a total of twelve tickets for six games. Option 2: Two tickets each to the two semifinal games on April 5 and the one finals game on April 7, 2008, all in San Antonio, TX. This is a total of six tickets to three games. Purchaser must decide on option 1 or option 2 by early September of this year in order to notify donor of ticket selection. Tickets will be shipped to purchaser one to two weeks prior to the games and seating will not be known prior to the printing of the tickets. Value: Priceless Donors: The family of Mari Schleuning --- Nathaniel ('03), Jonathan and Martin Franks 9 Autographed Michael Jordan Jersey This item is perfect for fans of Air Jordan or sports memorabilia collectors. This Michael Jordan jersey, from his days with the Chicago Bulls, was signed by His Airness and has been authenticated by Upper Deck. Value: $1,499 Donors: Estee and Elliott Portnoy 23 LIVE AUCTION 10 Dinner with Tom Ricks and Bob Woodward Join authors of two #1 New York Times bestselling books on the Iraq War for an evening of discussion. Tom Ricks, author of Fiasco and Bob Woodward author of State of Denial, will have dinner with a group of Sidwell Friends parents the night of May 24 at the home of Elsa Walsh and Bob Woodward. There will be no more lively or informed discussion of the #1 topic in America that night by two veteran Washington Post reporters and authors. Note -- bidding will begin at $350 per person but may increase if more than 24 individuals bid in order to keep the attendance to the maximum number of people this donation can accommodate. Value: Priceless Donors: Elsa Walsh and Bob Woodward, Tom Ricks 11 Park City Utah: Stay at the Canyons! ’ Park City, Utah – natural beauty, skiing, fine dining and shopping – what more could you ask? Here is an amazing opportunity to stay at a 3-bedroom unit at the Grand Summit Hotel at the Canyons. Perfect for skiing because it's a ski in/out unit, so you walk right out the steps to the gondola. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom (two have jacuzzi tubs, for luxurious soaking). There's space for everyone – two bedrooms have king beds, the third bedroom has two double beds, there is a pullout couch in the loft, another pullout couch in the living area, plus two twin daybeds in the window area! This beautiful unit has three gas fireplaces, a small kitchen, a living room and a dining area. Sound heavenly? It gets better! Housekeeping comes each day (beds are made, bathrooms and kitchen are cleaned, etc) and the housekeeping fee is covered by the donors for the auction purchaser. Available weeks are as follows: In 2007: May 11-18, June 8-15, July 6-13, August 3-10, August 31-September 7, September 28-October 5, October 26-November 2, November 23-30 and December 21-28 (Christmas!). In 2008: January 25-February 1 and February 22-29. To learn more about this fabulous unit, just click on the Canyons link, (http://www.thecanyons.com) then click on Lodging, then select Grand Summit. Value: $7,000 Donors: Jeannien and Michael Berkman 24 LIVE AUCTION 12 Go to Chicago to See the Oprah Winfrey Show! Oprah has helped so many people feel good. Now it's your turn! You and three friends will experience a taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show. We can't guarantee that your taping will coincide with one of her "favorite things" shows, but you never know! Oprah will most likely be the highlight of your trip to Chicago, but with this amazing package you can stay a few days and see the sights. Your stay includes three-nights at The Standard Club, in the heart of Chicago's thriving business community and cultural center. This Deluxe suite is for four adults. Hotel is subject to availability. Please use hotel gift certificate by April 22, 2008. Included are two roundtrip coach class tickets to Chicago on American Airlines. Subject to availability and black out dates do apply. Additional two airline tickets at purchaser’s expense. Value: $3,892 Donors: American Airlines, Will Ris, Deborah Harmon and Robert Seder, The family of Mari Schleuning --- Nathaniel ('03), Jonathan and Martin Franks 13 2nd Half Kick-Off Kid Is your child ready to be on the field in front of 92,000 screaming Redskins fans as a special team's assistant? He/She will assist the Special Teams by removing the kicking tee after kick-off at a 2007 Washington Redskins home game at FedEx Field. Your child will also be featured on the Jumbotron! This prize package includes two tickets and two pre-game field passes. Child must be between the ages of 5 and 16 years old to participate. Game to be determined between the bearer of the certificate and the Washington Redskins. The certificate cannot be re-sold. No refunds or exchanges. Value: Priceless Donors: Tracy and Adam Bernstein '81 25 LIVE AUCTION 14 A Day of National Service Leadership Spend a day of national service leadership with David Eisner, Presidentially appointed CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. One Upper School student will spend the day with David and participate in meetings with the Director of AmeriCorps. They will visit grantee sites like Teach for America, Habitat for Humanity or City Year. Then, they will have lunch with service hero, former Senator Harris Wofford. The student will visit the White House during the day! If the student has given a part of their lives to service in the community, they could be eligible to receive a Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Expires June 30, 2007. Visit www.nationalservice.gov to learn more. Value: $2,000 Donors: Lori and David Eisner 15 Tour of "Great Britons" at National Portrait Gallery – Reception and Dinner Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 30th because you won't want to miss this event extraordinaire! The evening takes place at the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture. This magnificent and historic building houses the National Portrait Gallery where director, Marc Pachter, will meet with you face to face for a tour of "Great Britons". This is a unique collection of the most significant British figures of the past 500 years. Come and see this exhibit which showcases old and contemporary portraits of such influential figures as Elizabeth I, Henry VIII, Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. View modern British icons such as John Lennon, Stephen Hawking and David Beckham. There will be cocktails & hors d' oeuvres on the grand balcony overlooking Washington DC's Penn Quarter where you will have a chance to mix and mingle with members of the SFS community. After the private tour we will dine in the elegant surroundings along side the Hall of Presidents. This special evening will be historic - just face it! Note - Bidding will begin at $300.00 per person but may increase, if more than 30 individuals bid, in order to keep the attendance to the maximum number that this donation can accommodate. Date: May 30th, 2007 Time: 6:30 p.m. Value: Priceless Donors: Carol and John Boochever, Jeannien and Michael Berkman, Maura and Dan Mudd '76, Tracy and Adam Bernstein '81 26 LIVE AUCTION 16 A Week in Beautiful Sun Valley Idaho ’ Here is a wonderful getaway! Stay in a beautiful 3-bedroom/3.5 bath unit in wonderful Sun Valley, Idaho! The unit has west sunset and south mountain views and includes a den and a media room. Master bedroom/bath has a kingsized bed, TV, walk-in closet, and Jacuzzi tub; the second bedroom/bath has 2 twin beds, patio access, and a waterfall view; the third bedroom/bath has a queen-sized bed. The den has TV and Internet, and the media room features a large, flat-screen TV, pool table, and queen sofa bed. Must be used at a mutually convenient time for both owners and purchasers. Expires April 22, 2008. Value: Priceless Donors: Anonymous 17 Chelsea Clinton Lunch Two Sidwell Friends alums, Chelsea Clinton '97 and Nicole Davison '97, will be your hosts for an afternoon discussion over lunch at one of New York’s hottest new restaurants, Spice Market. Simmering in a sprawling, 12,000-foot, century-old warehouse in the Meatpacking District, Spice Market plays up the elements that have made Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Vong a hit: essence of the Orient in light spices, dozens of herbs, fruit scents and vegetable broths. Two roundtrip train trickets are included with a value of $250 each. The tickets are subject to availability. Date must be agreed upon with donors. Please use before April 22, 2008. Value: Priceless Donors: Chelsea Clinton '97, Jamie and Joseph Baldinger, Nicole Davison '97, Sue and Brent Siler 27 LIVE AUCTION 18 Texas Hold 'Em What in tarnation could be better than a Texas Hold‘em party with 40 of your most poker-faced SFS pals? Ante up fast because there are only 40 spots for this raucous evening at the home of Peggy Hamburg and Peter Brown. Cohosted by Lisa and Josh Bernstein and Joslyn and Steve Hills, there’ll be plenty of BBQ and beer, Texas Hold’em style. Cocktails and dinner will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the poker tournament from 8 to 11 p.m. This evening is for a maximum of 40 players. Note - Bidding will begin at $200 per person but may increase if more than 40 individuals bid in order to keep the attendance to the maximum number that this donation can accommodate. Date: February 9, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Value: $200 Donors: Lisa and Josh Bernstein '81, Peggy Hamburg and Peter Brown, Joslyn and Stephen Hills 19 Turn Your Child Into Mr. Lodish Win this item and your lower school child will actually become Mr. Lodish... well, except for the beard...as "Principal for a Day." Make decisions big and small. Extra recess? Pizza for lunch? Crazy shirt day? It's all up to the "Principal for a Day." Start by greeting carpool with Mr. Lodish in the morning and then see how he spends his time back in his office. Must be used on a mutually agreeable date before the end of the current school year. Value: Priceless Donors: Rich Lodish 28 LIVE AUCTION 20 Jackson Hole and Yellowstone National Park Want to get away from it all? Come and spend five nights in a quaint cabin located on six acres in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The property is surrounded on all sides by the Grand Teton National Park. The two-bedroom cabin has a full kitchen and comes fully equipped with kitchen utensils and linens. For more information, visit the website at www.mcreynoldsblacktailcabins.com. Available dates: August 30-September 3, 2007 (Log Cabin), June 11-16 or July 30-August 3, 2007 (West Cabin). Five guests maximum. No smoking or pets. You may add additional nights, subject to availability, at $275/night plus tax. Reservations must be made by May 15, 2007. During your stay there is much to do whether it is exploring the town of Jackson, hiking, or enjoying the peace and quiet and fabulous views of the Tetons. You will definitely want to take a daytrip to Yellowstone National Park to experience Yellowstone Ed-ventures. Yellowstone Ed-ventures and one of its naturalist guides will provide up to five people with a one-day, private, on-site introduction to the park, including a guided learning lecture. Choose one of the following eight-hour Ed-ventures: wildlife watching on the Northern Range; natural history and geology of Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Canyon; geysers and hot springs of the Old Faithful area; and day hiking in backcountry to explore Yellowstone's diverse landscape. This adventure expires May 1, 2008. Value: $1,895 Donors: Patty Carocci, Lyle and Amy (Herz) McReynolds 29 LIVE AUCTION 21 Kennedy Center Honors Glamour! Celebrity! Power! Entertainment! The hottest event in town! Two tickets to the black-tie Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, December 2, 2007. Enjoy drinks and people-watching at the cocktail party before the taping and the gala dinner in the foyer afterwards. Show up and leave in style with a Regal Fleet limousine. The tickets can not be exchanged for other years of this event and are non-negotiable. Tickets will be shipped to purchaser within one to two weeks prior to the event as they are not available to the owner prior to this time. Seating will not be known prior to the printing of the tickets. All arrangements for the tickets will be made through the Dollars for Scholars office. Value: $2,600 Donors: The family of Mari Schleuning --- Nathaniel ('03), Jonathan and Martin Franks, Julia and Victor Tolkan 22 Four Nights in London How about a special long weekend with someone you love? It doesn't get much more cultured than London! You and a guest will feel pampered at The Great Eastern Hotel with this four-night stay in a double room (includes breakfast). This five star hotel is located in London’s financial district, and is a quintessential English modern hotel, housed in a historical building adjacent to the Liverpool Street railway station. Enjoy dinner for two, with wine, on a Friday night at Aurora. Then, get out and experience the town with these two tickets to the Victorian Palace Theatre to see the fabulous musical Billy Elliott. It is a funny, heart-warming, feel-good celebration of one young boy's dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity. As a souvenir of your evening, you will receive the show program and a CD. Finally, enjoy dinner and two tickets to hear some hot jazz at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. Package must be used by April 22, 2008. Tickets are subject to availability. Value: $2,000 Donors: Deborah Harmon and Robert Seder 30 LIVE AUCTION 23 French Cooking Class What better way to spend a few hours than learning how to cook French cuisine from Chef Bertrand, the head chef at the French Embassy. Tell Chef Bertrand what it is you have been itching to learn how to make—is it those rich French sauces or is it a delicate pastry? He will let you decide. Chef Bertrand's class, for 6 to 8 people, will be held between 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. You will need to schedule a time before July 19, 2007. Value: $600 Donors: The Ambassador of France and Mrs. Jean-David Levitte, Chef Bertrand 24 Super Bowl 2008 Are you a hardcore pigskin fan? Do you feel it in your bones that this is the year for your team? This item insures that you will be there to celebrate when it all goes down! Don't let this opportunity for these two tickets to see the Super Bowl on February 3, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona pass you by. Included in this package are two roundtrip coach class tickets on Northwest Airlines. Subject to availability and black out dates do apply. Value: $2,400 Donors: Andrea Newman, The family of Mari Schleuning --- Nathaniel ('03), Jonathan and Martin Franks 31 Signature Silent Auction Items closes at 6:35 p.m. Catalog Number Title 30 Gorgeous 18" Akoya Pearl Necklace 31 Politically Speaking 32 Dominican Republic Vacation at Hotel Punta Cana Resort 33 Four Nights and Five Days at the Buccaneer in St. Croix 34 Eastern Shore Escape 35 The Inn at Little Washington 36 Catered Dinner Party for 10 or More 37 Chef's Table at Indebleu 38 DC Scavenger Hunt for 30 39 Spend a Day at the National Air and Space Museum 40 Suzanne Farrell Ballet 41 Sony Playstation 3 42 International Gala 43 The Google Story 44 Autographed Gilbert Arenas Jersey 45 Two Bottles of Opus One Wine 46 Case of 1983 Royal Oporto Port 47 10 Bottles of French Bordeaux 48 Build-A-Bar 49 Tickets and Pit Passes to NASCAR Race in Richmond SIGNATURE SILENT Closes at 6:35 p.m. 30 Gorgeous 18" Akoya Pearl Necklace Pearls are a timeless piece of jewelry and this necklace is no exception. This is a true Washington classic. This choker length pearl necklace has an 18 karat white gold and diamond clasp. It is 18 inches long with beautiful, high quality Akoya, round cultured pearls that are 8 to 8.5mm in diameter. This look will never go out of style. A perfect item for an adult or that special girl who is about to be all grown up. Value: $6,000 Donors: Shah and Shah Appraisers 31 Politically Speaking Join legendary political fundraiser and entrepreneur, Terry McAuliffe, for an evening of politics and a keg of Ireland's finest. The author of the recently released What a Party and Chairman of the Hillary Clinton for President 2008 campaign will regale a small group of guests with stories from a life in politics like no other. From Carter through Bush, Terry McAuliffe has been at the epicenter of American politics, and he will discuss events from his book in an informal setting, Irish American style. This promises to be a seriously fun and informative evening and will take place in McLean, Virginia at the home of SFS parents, Claire and Albert Dwoskin. Scheduling must be flexible on a mutually agreeable date. Value: Priceless Donors: Claire and Albert Dwoskin, Terry McAuliffe 37 SIGNATURE SILENT Closes at 6:35 p.m. 32 Dominican Republic Vacation at Hotel Punta Cana Resort Dreaming of a gorgeous island, white sandy beaches, turquoise water? Wake up it's not a dream! The fantastic Hotel Punta Cana Resort and Club, located in the Dominican Republic, is located on 105 acres of lush gardens with three miles of beaches! Up to two adults and two children (double occupancy) can stay for five days and four nights, including MAP meal plan. This is the perfect place to unwind. Activities include water sports, a mini zoo, an ecological park, tennis, horseback riding and much more! Valid until January 3, 2008 and subject to availability. May not be used during Christmas, New Year's or Easter. Don't be lulled by the ocean waves into waiting -- this is one hot item! Included are two roundtrip coach class tickets on Continental. Subject to availability and black out dates do apply. Value: $1,800 Donors: Continental Airline, Georgiana and David Forrester, Andrea Newman 33 Four Nights and Five Days at the Buccaneer in St. Croix "One of the World's Top 50 Tropical Places" -Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. The Buccaneer, located in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, is gracious, elegant and legendary. Spend your vacation waterside at the three generous beaches. Snorkel at the offshore reefs or sunbathe at the two freshwater pools...one with mountain views, the other with a waterfall that seems to dip into the sea. This trip is for two people and includes a four night/five day trip in a deluxe oceanfront accommodation. Complimentary breakfast is included. The trip must be used between May 15, 2007-December 15, 2007 and is based on availability. Black out dates do apply. They include, but are not limited to: the second-to-last weekend of October and the Thanksgiving holiday. The validity of the certificate will not be extended. Getting there has never been easier with these two roundtrip coach class tickets on American Airlines. Tickets are subject to availability and black out dates do apply. Value: $5,015 Donors: American Airlines, Will Ris, The Buccaneer 38 SIGNATURE SILENT Closes at 6:35 p.m. 34 Eastern Shore Escape Spend 3 nights and 4 days at "Sycamore Acres" overlooking Oak Creek on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Spacious, beautifully furnished and well-equipped, the main house includes one master suite with a king sized bed, one guest suite with a queen sized bed, one room with a queen sized bed and one room with a double bed. The guest house includes one guest suite with a queen sized bed. The upstairs loft, overlooking the water, has a king sized bed. There is a full gym, sauna, swimming pool and a dock, in addition to many other amenities. Located in Royal Oak between Easton and St. Michael's, you can enjoy fine dining, country walks, a ferry ride to Oxford, antiquing in St. Michael's or art hobnobbing in Easton. At the very least, just sit on the deck and watch the most spectacular sunsets. Stress free, peaceful and beautiful -- a grand escape, for shore! Purchaser must use this opportunity by September 30, 2007. Please give a minimum of 4 weeks notice to set a mutually agreeable date. Not available on holiday weekends. No smoking. No pets. Available to SFS families only. Value: $1,500 Donors: Carol and John Boochever 35 The Inn at Little Washington You deserve this! The fabulous Inn at Little Washington is the "top hotel in the world for food in the continental United States and Canada and number two in the world for service," according to Travel and Leisure. The food has been described by food critics as "so good it makes you cry." You and your guest will be crying with joy at this $1,200 gift certificate, which is good for food and/or accommodations. So, make it an evening to remember with just an exquisite meal, or make it an overnight stay with a fabulous dinner. You decide! The Inn at Little Washington was the first establishment in the Mobil Travel Guide's history to receive five stars for its restaurant and five stars for its accommodations, and is the first Inn ever to receive AAA's highest accolade, the five diamond award, for both food and accommodations. Certificate expires January 23, 2008. Value: $1,200 Donors: May Liang and Jim Lintott 39 SIGNATURE SILENT Closes at 6:35 p.m. 36 Catered Dinner Party for 10 or More Host a dinner party for 10 to 16 of your closest friends with this offering from Catering by Windows. You'll get three hors d'oeuvres, entree, and dessert. Your staff includes one pantry chef and one waiter for five hours. Equipment, linens, beverages and sales tax are not included. Not valid Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years. Offer expires April 22, 2008. Value: $1,000 Donors: Sue Fischer Division of Catering by Windows 37 Chef's Table at Indebleu If you haven't been out recently in Chinatown, now is the time. It is hotter than ever with great restaurants and exciting entertainment. One of the best DC restaurants, Indebleu, is located in the heart of Chinatown right across the street from the Portrait Gallery. You will be wined and dined at the exclusive Chef's table featuring Chef Vikram Garg's signature seven-course meal with wine pairings. This restaurant has received many accolades and is one of Conde Naste Traveler's Hottest Eighty Restaurants. The atmosphere is contemporary and fun, with a dash of funky. This dinner for four must be used by February 28, 2008. Value: $900 Donors: Indebleu Restaurant 40 SIGNATURE SILENT Closes at 6:35 p.m. 38 DC Scavenger Hunt for 30 Discover the secrets and best sights of museums, historic neighborhoods, parks, and beyond while solving witty, tricky questions. Watson Adventures will put together a 90 minute scavenger hunt for you. The scavenger hunt is for 30 people, but cannot be used for a corporate event. This would make a great birthday party. The hunt must be used within 1 year of the auction and it is limited to DC only. It doesn't cover museum admission or parking. Visit their website www.watsonadventures.com for more information. Value: $600 Donors: Watson Adventures 39 Spend a Day at the National Air and Space Museum Pack the family and friends for a morning or afternoon at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center located at the Dulles Airport. You will receive a guided tour for 15 people at the museum. Then try out the flight simulator with these 15 tickets. If your kids haven't had enough, tell them they have tickets to see an IMAX Theater movie. Hungry yet? Enjoy this $200 gift certificate at the Wright Place Food Court at the Udvar-Hazy Center. And to top off the great day, parking passes for 3 cars are included. What a perfect birthday for your flight loving little one. Value: $465 Donors: Lawrence Small 41 SIGNATURE SILENT Closes at 6:35 p.m. 40 Suzanne Farrell Ballet Four box seats on Saturday, June 9, 2007 to see the Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center Opera House. Begin your day at 11 a.m. with a behind the scenes in-depth tour by Kennedy Center Director, Daniel Hagerty. You will then meet the dancers and see their costumes. At noon, you will enjoy brunch at the Roof Top Terrace before the show. Then it's on to the ballet for the 1:30 p.m. performance. The behind-the-scenes tour must be arranged with Alison Shulman in advance. Value: $1,000 Donors: Alison Bernstein Shulman '83 and John Shulman 41 Sony Playstation 3 As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, many hefty multi-media features make the Sony PlayStation 3 an even more versatile home entertainment machine. Features such as video chat, Internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media set-up. Still, it is first and foremost one of the most powerful game consoles available. Value: $630 Donors: Edie and Michael Albert 42 SIGNATURE SILENT Closes at 6:35 p.m. 42 International Gala "Food for thought: A Well Fed Child = A Better World" is the theme for the 2007 Mosaic Foundation 10th Anniversary Benefit Dinner. Support this important mission by bidding on these two tickets to attend the gala on Wednesday, May 9, at the National Building Museum. The evening's guest of honor will be the World Food Program Goodwill Ambassador, Her Royal Highness Princess Haya bint Al-Hussein, the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. The Mosaic Foundation is an American charitable and educational organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and children. It was founded by the spouses of Arab Ambassadors to the United States. The reception is cocktail attire. Value: $2,000 Donors: Ambassador of the State of Kuwait and Mrs. Salem Al-Sabah 43 The Google Story You and two friends will enjoy an evening with Pulitzer Prize winning writer, David Vise, author of The Google Story: Inside the Hottest Business, Media and Technology Success of our Time. The book has been published in more than two dozen languages! In addition, David Vise wrote the New York Times bestseller The Bureau and the Mole, a critically acclaimed account of the betrayals of FBI double agent Robert Hanssen, and Sweet Redemption: How Gary Williams and Maryland Beat Death and Despair to Win the NCAA Basketball Championship. Vise’s first book, Eagle on the Street, written with Steve Coll, was based on the four-part Post series, "The Man from Wall Street: John Shad's Reign at the SEC," which won the 1990 Pulitzer Prize. Enjoy your discussion with David at Oyamel, in the Penn Quarter, a Mexican restaurant by world-renowned chef Jose Andres, best known for his Jaleo restaurants. Your dinner for four must be scheduled at a mutually agreeable date before April 22, 2008. The gift certificate at Oyamel is $300, but your conversation with David will be priceless. Value: $300 Donors: May Liang and Jim Lintott, Lori and David Vise 43 SIGNATURE SILENT Closes at 6:35 p.m. 44 Autographed Gilbert Arenas Jersey Known for his fierce competitiveness, NBA All-star Gilbert Arenas has exploded into one of the greatest players in the NBA. "Agent Zero" is on track to lead the Washington Wizards on their quest for the NBA Championship. Grab this piece of autograph memorabilia while you can and have a piece of sports history for your very own. Value: $100 Donors: Stephanie and Howard Lewin 45 Two Bottles of Opus One Wine Two bottles of the legendary Opus One wine. This classic Napa Valley blend of cabernet and merlot by Robert Mondavi and Baron Phillippe Rotschild is one of the most sought after wines. A wine ready to drink now, the 1993 vintage produced a generous, black currant flavored wine. Patiently complex and very well balanced, this wine earned a 93 point rating and will be a gracious addition to any meal with which it is served. Value: $300 Donors: Nicole Alfandre Halbreiner '78 and Mick Halbreiner 46 Case of 1983 Royal Oporto Port Looking to cap a great dinner party with an exceptional port? If so, you'll love this item. Twelve bottles of 1983 Royal Oporto Port are featured here in their original wood case. The bottles have been stored in a temperature-controlled wine cellar to ensure the highest quality. 1983 was a classical vintage year for port and thus the wines will continue to age beautifully. Showing a tremendous depth of color, this amazing wine is just beginning to present its true pedigree. Value: $417 Donors: Anonymous 44 SIGNATURE SILENT Closes at 6:35 p.m. 47 10 Bottles of French Bordeaux This collection of 10 bottles of French Bordeaux is an oenophile's delight. One bottle of 1982 Haut Batailley and nine bottles of 1982 Chateau Rouget round out this delicious offering. As you may know, 1982 is known as the best year of the century for winemaking in Bordeaux. The chateau's reputation for wine with flavors of blackberries, vanilla and red currants continues to improve as this classic vintage ages. Value: $1,200 Donors: Anonymous 48 Build-A-Bar Never worry again about having company at your home for drinks! This amazing package contains some of the finest wines and spirits available! For starters, Remy OX Excellence Cognac is top of the XO Class! No Scotch lover could be disappointed. We have the finest single malts: Oban and Macallan not to mention the entire blended Scotch family of Johnnie Walker. If you have never had the privilege, Johnnie Walker Blue is blended from scotches that are 60 years old and it is amazingly smooth. Bourbon, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Irish Whisky and Calvados fans will also find the best of the best in this package. After dinner drinks anyone? Kahlua, Frangelico, Chambord, B&B, Drambuie and Gran Marnier are just a few included in this fabulous collection. Are you an exotic drinker? Did you know that they make a Tunisian Fig Soukra or how about a taste from an impossible to get bottle of Le Bouquetin from France? Greek specialties abound here with a special reserve dark Metaxa and the extract drank by the gods to achieve immortality-Ouzo! But the excellence isn't just what is in the glass, it is the glass itself! This package has Tiffany Champagne Flutes, Waterford Crystal Wine glasses, and stunning French Crystal old fashioned glassware! So Cheers, Slainte and Salut! This package is extra special because it is a collaboration of so many wonderful 3rd grade SFS families. Please see page 139 for a complete listing of all the families who made it possible. Value: $1,400 45 SIGNATURESILENCE Closes at 6:35 p.m. 49 Tickets and Pit Passes to a NASCAR Race in Richmond Gentelman ... start your engines! See the Sprint/Nextel NASCAR race at the Richmond International Speedway on September 8, 2007! You'll receive four grandstand tickets and four coveted pit/garage passes so you can see the drivers, cars and crews up close. These passes are not sold to the general public! Must be at least 18 years old to see the pit/garage areas. Value: Priceless Donors: NASCAR, compliments of Linda and Bill Graves 46 Silent Auction Section I’ closes at 6:05 p.m. Catalog Number Title At Your Service 100 Friendly Pet Care 101 Portrait Photography Certificate I 102 Free Residential or Refinance Settlement Fee 103 Junk Removal Gift Certificate 104 Clean My Ride! 105 Computer Fix-It 106 Autographed copy of Scandal: How 'Gotcha' Politics is Destroying America 107 Your Personal Concierge 108 A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words. . . 109 Violin and Lessons 110 Art Lesson Basics 111 Portraits 112 Spa Day! 113 A Personal Trainer to Kick Start Your Fitness Regime 114 Microdermabrasion Session 115 Renu Med Spa Gift Certificate 116 Botox Cosmetic Brow Injection 117 At-Home Spa Party for Five 118 Portraits 119 Create a Picture Worth a Thousand Words 120 A Personal Assistant to Organize your Life 121 Portrait Gift Certificate II 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 Home and Garden Mackenzie Childs Painted Platter Flowers in a Vase Handwoven Cotton Throw from India Oriental Carpet Appraisal/Consultation Antique Print of Potomac River Hand-Tiled Powder Room Accessories Original Oil Portrait by Richard James Cook Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set Pair of Chinese Vases Coffee Table Book Collection Framed Artwork by Joanna Axtmann Needlepoint Canvas Singer Sewing Machine and 2 Design Books Xyron 850 Laminator and Sticker Maker Machine 214 215 216 217 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 A Gift For New Parents Holiday Decorations Original Acrylic Painting by David Bottini Four Signed Books Tots, Tweens and Teens Ipod and Ihome All Fired Up Trikke 8 American Girl PJ's, Slippers & Teddy Bear in a Bag Turquoise Blue Casual Pants Turquoise Blue Casual Pants Lilly Pulitzer Items 3 Signed Copies of WINGS by Bill Loizeaux Astrolon Telescope Radio Control Boat Lazer Tag Backyard Fun Games Galore Children's Fitness Evaluation & Workout Session Sports Camp $100 Off A Full Week of Basketball $100 Off A Full Week of Basketball $100 Off A Full Week of Tennis $100 Off A Full Week of Tennis $100 off Explorer Programs $100 off Explorer Programs $250 off Camp Corsica! $250 off Riverview! Project: Beadmaking/Stringing Kit An A+ Birthday Party College Bound Kid Vespa Kid Vespa A Day in the Life Of a Playwright A Day in the Life of an Attorney for a Whistleblower A Day in the Life of a Costume Designer A Day in the Life of a Puppet Maker A Day in the Life of an Artist Getting the Basics: Photography 101 A Day in the Life Of A Radio Producer Getting the Basics: Speech Presentation SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. At Your Service 100 Friendly Pet Care The next time you have to get away, book a comfortable three night stay for your beloved dog or cat at Potomac Kennels in Gaithersburg, MD. Your canine "best friend" will be boarded in a large, indoor, climate controlled room and individually walked three times a day. Your cat will be kept in a secure, open air enclosure in a room with a large picture window. Hopefully you don’t have to visit the Vet too often, but if you do, there is no better place to take your pet than Friendship Hospital for Animals. Your pet deserves compassionate care, and that's what you'll receive at Friendship Hospital for Animals, located in the Tenleytown area of D.C. You will receive three gift certificates with a total value of $240, which can be used for services and supplies. Reservations are required. Friendship Hospital certificates, expire February 1, 2008. Value: $312 Donors: Friendship Hospital for Animals, Potomac Kennels 101 Portrait Photography Certificate I Your portrait certificate entitles you to a personal consultation, a studio family or child portrait session, and a custom created 8x10 framed portrait at the Silver Spring studio of Barbara Glaeser. Cannot be used with other certificates for Barbara Glaeser Photography. Expires July 31, 2007. Value: $600 Donors: Barbara Glaeser Photography, Ltd. 49 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 102 Free Residential or Refinance Settlement Fee Todd Deckelbaum, Esquire, '75, will waive the attorney's settlement fee for a residential purchase or refinancing in DC, MD or VA. Todd is Vice President of SETTLEMENTCORP, a real estate title insurance company. Waiver does not include cost of title work, title insurance, recording fees, survey, recordation and transfer taxes, fees for obtaining and recording releases, notary fees and delivery charges. Must be used by December 31, 2007. Value: $375 Donors: SETTLEMENTCORP 103 Junk Removal Gift Certificate “Let Tomorrow's Leaders Haul Your Junk Today!” Founded by Sidwell Friends alumni, College Hunks Hauling Junk helps you finally get rid of those unwanted items in your home, office, etc. The Hunks will clean out your garage, basement, or attic, and will take away anything from single items to multiple loads. Book online at www.1800JunkUSA.com or call 1800-Junk-USA (586-5872). Certificate expires January 1, 2008. Value: $150 Donors: College Hunks Hauling Junk 50 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 104 Clean My Ride! Are grit and grime putting the brakes on your daily commute? Then rev it up with these two auto grooming gift certificates from "The Don," an elite auto grooming company. You will receive two gift certificates for special auto grooming treatments called "The Don" and the "Lil Don." Both include the following services: hand wash, vacuum, clean and dress wheel wells, door jambs, tires and glass windows. "The Don" also includes exterior enhancer protection, interior splash hand shampoo and panel conditioning. This service takes approximately 4 hours to complete. The "Lil Don" includes exterior polymer hand sealant wax protection, interior protected and conditioned crystal glass windows. The "Lil Don" takes about 1.5 hours to complete. Services are by appointment only, weather permitting, on a Saturday or Sunday, and expire August 31, 2007. Certificates are good for their McLean, VA location. You must remove all items from your vehicle. There are additional costs for SUVs and minivans. Value: $500 Donors: Clean Cuts "The Don" of Elite Auto Grooming 105 Computer Fix-It Experiencing computer problems and wishing you knew who to call? Well now you have an answer. Matt Dillard of Dogtail Solutions will take a seat at your computer and solve problems, add programs, or just figure it all out! You can also have Matt set-up the included Linksys Wired Broadband Router for your Internet connection. Just connect your DSL or Cable Modem to the Router, and all the computers in your home or office can share the Internet--all at the same time. The built-in 4-port switch lets you attach four local PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches as your network grows. Value: $180 Donors: Dogtail Solutions, Susan Pettey and Roland Frye Jr. '68 51 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 106 Autographed copy of “Scandal: How 'Gotcha' Politics is Destroying America” Lanny Davis, former special counsel to President Clinton has signed his book, Scandal: How 'Gotcha' Politics is Destroying America. This perceptive look into the Washington world of equal opportunity scandal mongering must be read by Democrats and Republicans alike--and by all fair-minded people who want to end the politics of mutually assured destruction." Value: $50 Donors: Claire and Albert Dwoskin 107 Your Personal Concierge Ever dream of having a concierge to help you tackle your everyday "to do list?" It won't be a fantasy when you win this item–six hours of assistance from the professionals at Consider It Done Personal Concierge Service. These services must be performed at a mutually agreeable time before June 1, 2007. Value: $270 Donors: Consider It Done 52 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 108 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words... ...and a photographic portrait is a wonderful way to hold on to time. Take this opportunity to photograph your loved ones with a personal consultation, a family portrait session, and credit toward your order at Philip Bermingham Photography. Philip is considered one of America's leading portrait photographers. He has clients throughout the world and has photographed many world leaders, including Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. He specializes in portraits of children and families. His relaxed and easy manner can bring out the best of any family whether the portrait is at home, in the studio or one of the many locations that Bermingham visits during the year, which includes the Caribbean, Florida, Maine, Nantucket and the Hamptons. Please use by April 22, 2008. Value: $1,000 Donors: Philip Bermingham Photography 109 Violin and Lessons Music to your ears! This is a spectacular opportunity to own a gently used, full-sized Wm. Lewis and Son violin and bow and the case is included. Once you have the violin you will need lessons. A 45 minute lesson will be given by exceptional violinist, Christine Kharazian. The lesson is for any level but the student must be six years or older. Lesson will be tailored to the student's level and age. It could be an introduction to the violin for someone who is interested in trying the instrument, or a fresh insight for someone with more experience. Time will be individually arranged. Not for current students of Ms. Kharazian. Visit www.fillmoreartscenter.org/music.html for more info. Must be used by July 15, 2007. Value: $670 Donors: Katie Smith Sloan '73 and Richard Sloan, Violin Studio 53 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 110 Art Lesson Basics Enjoy six art lessons at Ksenya's art studio, Artichoke. Each lesson is two hours long and can be taken at any time of the year. Projects include oil painting, puppet making, clay sculpture or a special project of your own choosing. Ksenya is an acclaimed puppet master and painter who worked with the Bolshoi puppet theater in Moscow. Please arrange a mutually agreed upon date. Value: $200 Donors: Ksenya Litvak 111 Portraits Barbara Glaeser Photography specializes in personal works of art--whether it's a custom designed, one of a kind album or a fine portrait of your family. The donation entitles the winner to a personal consultation, a studio family or child portrait session and a custom created 8X10 portrait. To learn more about her studio in Silver Spring please visit www.barbaraglaeserphoto.com. Please use by July 31, 2007. Value: $600 Donors: Barbara Glaeser Photography, Ltd. 112 Spa Day! Enjoy a day of beauty at Chevy Chase Klinger Advanced Aesthetics. Your day will include a 360 diagnostic test, customized facial, spa manicure, spa pedicure, customized hair treatment and a haircut with Amy. Please use certificate by December 31, 2007. Value: $450 Donors: Chevy Chase Klinger Advanced Aesthetics 54 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 113 A Personal Trainer to Kick Start Your Fitness Regime Looking to tone up? Slim down? Just maintain? A personal trainer at Tenleytown Sport and Health Club can get you started on your own, tailormade fitness regime. These two personal training sessions must be used by May 31, 2007. So get warmed up and start bidding! Value: $140 Donors: Tenley Sport and Health Club 114 Microdermabrasion Session “You don't look a day over. . . ” Microdermabrasion, a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, can start you on your way to emerging as a "new, beautiful you." The technique is effective in reducing fine lines, "crow's feet”, age spots and acne scars. Your skin will feel smoother, look fresh, and feel revitalized. It is safe for all skin types. Dr. Jennifer Parker Porter, a board-certified physician, specializes in this procedure and will schedule a session up to six months from the time of purchase. Must be used by October 31, 2007. Value: $175 Donors: Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC 55 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 115 Renu Med Spa Gift Certificate Renu Med Spa is a state of the art facility specializing in facial rejuvenation and laser hair removal. Both men and women trust Renu Med Spa to provide individualized, comprehensive aesthetic services administered by certified medical professionals in a warm and welcoming, soothing spa setting. You will receive one luxurious facial skincare treatment. One facial treatment could be either a facial, microdermabrasion or chemical peel in our luxurious spa with one of our 3 skin care professionals. Please use by November 30, 2007. Value: $150 Donors: Renu Med Spa 116 Botox Cosmetic Brow Injection Feeling a little old these days? Rejuvenate your face with Botox! Everyone's talking about Botox Cosmetic. Botox Cosmetic relaxes overactive muscles, reducing fine lines and wrinkles in the brow area. Treatment takes minutes and lasts up to four months. A consultation will be scheduled with Dr. Porter prior to treatment. Procedure should be performed within six months. If you are not a candidate for Botox, $500 can be applied toward other services or products. Expires December 31, 2007. Value: $500 Donors: Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC 56 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 117 At-Home Spa Party for Five Relax and pamper yourself and four of your close friends with a spa party in the comfort of your own home. The professionals from the Wright Touch Traveling Spa will treat you and your guests to a luxurious and invigorating treatment series, including a 40 minute manicure and pedicure and a 20 minute refresher facial. Must be used by November 22, 2007. Value: $500 Donors: The Wright Touch Traveling Spa 118 Portraits Barbara Glaeser Photography specializes in personal works of art--whether it's a custom designed, one of a kind album or a fine portrait of your family. The donation entitles the winner to a personal consultation, a studio family portrait session and a custom created 8X10 portrait. To learn more about her studio in Silver Spring please visit www.barbaraglaeserphoto.com. Please use by July 31, 2007. Value: $600 Donors: Barbara Glaeser Photography, Ltd. 119 Create a Picture Worth a Thousand Words One hour photo session with your child and/or you with your child or the family. Black and white or color or both. You will receive three 8 x10 prints. Please schedule your appointment at a mutually agreeable time. Next, place your favorite print in this beautiful "Princess Mikasa" glass picture frame. Oval in shape, the frame is glass with frosted detail for effect. Value: $560 Donors: Leslie M. Rose, Madeline Stewart 57 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 120 A Personal Assistant to Organize your Life... Hey, who doesn't need that? We're talking about six hours with a professional personal assistant-- Julie Furth. Julie can attack your clutter, paperwork, insurance forms, bookkeeping, bill paying, unpacking, etc. No task is too mundane. She's adept with Quicken, QuickBooks, (certified as a QuickBooks Proadvisor) and has many other computer skills. Julie is very reliable, trustworthy, confidential, and hardworking. Put her to work before April 22, 2008. Visit www.jfurth.com to learn more about Julie. Value: $450 Donors: Julie Furth Personal Assistant 121 Portrait Gift Certificate II The donation entitles the winner to a personal consultation, a studio family portrait session and a custom created framed 8x10 portrait. Cannot be used with other certificates for Barbara Glaeser Photography. Expires July 31, 2007. Value: $600 Donors: Barbara Glaeser Photography, Ltd. 58 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. Home and Garden 200 Mackenzie Childs Painted Platter This large, unique Mackenzie Childs platter from the MacLachlan collection is painted with landscape details and has a striking black and white checkerboard edge and 24K gold embellishments. The beautifully detailed stoneware has a hand-painted spiral edge and floral, checked, and scenic ceramic transfers on the face of the plate. The back of the plate is decorated with marble ceramic transfers. Dimensions: 16 1/2" x 11 3/4 ". Value: $225 Donors: Neiman Marcus 201 Flowers in a Vase There is nothing that brightens a home or office more than fresh flowers. Pick your favorite bouquet from Johnson's Florist and Garden Center. The gift certificate has a $25 value. Then place your flowers in this gorgeous yellow glass vase. The vase is sized for a dinner party centerpiece, it will draw a bouquet of compliments! Value: $75 Donors: Johnson's Florist and Garden Center, Stephanie and Howard Lewin 202 Handwoven Cotton Throw from India This lovely, handwoven cotton throw is from the northeast Indian state of Manipur. It has a beautiful combination of blue and maroon colors. Value: $100 Donors: Rita Chhibber 59 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 203 Oriental Carpet Appraisal/Consultation Mrs. Phyllis Kane, a well-established Oriental carpet scholar and consultant in the Washington area, will look at your carpets for appraisal purposes or advise you on repair. Consultation is for 1 to 2 hours. To be used before December 31, 2007 with no less than two weeks advance notice for scheduling your date. Value: $170 Donors: Phyllis Kane 204 Antique Print of Potomac River Just the right historical touch for your home. This 19th century unframed lithograph, "Looking Down the Potomac from The Chain Bridge," is from The Old Print Gallery in Washington, DC. Value: $150 Donors: Carol and John Boochever 205 Hand-Tiled Powder Room Accessories Embarrassed to send guests to your unadorned bathroom? This fantastic three-piece accessory set will add beauty to any powder room, from the humble to the sublime. The hand towel holder, soap dispenser and tissue box cover are all hand tiled by a New York interior designer, using subtle, iridescent tiles that will complement any decor. Value: $125 Donors: Stephanie and Howard Lewin 60 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 206 Original Oil Portrait by Richard James Cook Picture this! You choose the person, and professional portrait artist Richard James Cook will produce an 18" x 14" color portrait study in oil on canvas. The loosely rendered study will include head and shoulders of the subject. This $900 certificate can also be used to discount either a larger painting; a painting with more subjects; or a fully refined (official quality) portrait. Certificate must be used by October 31, 2007. One certificate per family. Value: $900 Donors: Richard James Cook 207 Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set Ahhh, what's more relaxing than a roaring fire? Tend to your fireplace in style with this gently used five-piece, wrought iron fireplace tool set. Carried out in a tasteful arts and crafts style, it will harmonize with any decorative scheme. Value: $150 Donors: Susan Pettey and Roland Frye Jr. '68 208 Pair of Chinese Vases This amazing pair of Chinese vases is from the Kellogg Collection. They are a classic trumpet shape and are decorated with a Chinese floral motif. Value: $432 Donors: The Kellogg Collection 61 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 209 Coffee Table Book Collection Are your guests drumming their fingers, staring at the ceiling, or even falling asleep? This amazing collection of 19 eye-popping, full-color coffee table books will get the ball rolling! These magnificent books will expand your art, history and travel horizons. The titles include Ellis Island: Ghosts of Freedom; AFTERMATH: Unseen 9-11 Photographs; Portraits 9-11-01; DREAM: A Journey, by Larry Vigon; Faces of Science, by Miriana Cook; LIFE: A Journey Through, by Frans Lanting; Cowboy Kate and Other Stories; Mandela: The Authorized Portrait; Atomic Ranch: Design Ideas for Stylish Ranch Homes; Infrastructure: A Field Guide to the Industrial Landscape; Impounded: Dorothy Lange and Images of Japanese American Internment; Celebrating the Courthouse; Awakening Beauty; Irish New York; Meetings; Josh Simpson: Glass Artist; Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape; Reaching Climax and Other Towns Along the American Highway. Value: $500 Donors: Susan Feeney and Steve Hirsh 210 Framed Artwork by Joanna Axtmann This is a great piece to expand your art collection. Joanna Axtmann's "Urban Landscape #7, red horns" was completed in 2006. The 7-1/2" x 7-7/8" image is based on ink drawings done from the train between Washington, DC and New York City. Mixed oil-based materials on primed 100% cotton rag paper, framed archivally with UF3 plexiglas and white-washed maple. Value: $535 Donors: Axtmann Studio and Peter L. Weiss 62 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 211 Needlepoint Canvas This beautifully designed needlepoint canvas from the best needlepoint shop in the Metro area, "Point of it All," comes with fabric finished edges, needles and thread. The hand painted needlepoint canvas and fabulous fibers are enough to start your child on a wonderful needlepoint adventure. The butterfly with a border design is appropriate for a child or an adult. When you've finished your beautiful canvas, you can take it to the Point of it All to be finished into a pillow or framed or set in a lovely jewelry box (finishing not included). And of course if you have any questions along the way, you can visit the cutest shop in town for a few pointers. Value: $100 Donors: The Point of It All 212 Singer Sewing Machine and 2 Design Books Can't miss "Project Runway?" designs a reality guided by his Taste and Style, available May Fashion Design drawings, and Singer sewing machine. Tim Gunn your idol? Make your fashion new book, Tim Gunn: A Guide To Quality, 1. Enlighten your designs with a book on make them wearable with this easy-to-use Value: $125 Donors: Sue and Brent Siler 63 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 213 Xyron 850 Laminator and Sticker Maker Machine This amazing home crafts machine is perfect for your budding artist. Laminate the work you want to save forever or turn anything into a sticker. This machine even does both at the same time! Kids love it and it is so easy to use! Value: $65 Donors: Stephanie and Howard Lewin 214 A Gift For New Parents Looking for a great baby shower gift or that perfect outfit for your child? Stop by Beyda's Lad and Lassie in the heart of Bethesda for that darling outfit. The gift certificate is for $25 and expires on April 22, 2008. Also included in this parenting package is a selection of parenting books hand picked by an educator/parenting author. Value: $25 Donors: Beyda's Lad and Lassie, Jenifer Lippincott 215 Holiday Decorations Bid on these handpainted putti angels with a 19" x 15" wing span. This is a great holiday gift or a nice item to spruce up your home during the holidays. Value: $500 Donors: Joan and John Bray 64 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 216 Original Acrylic Painting by David Bottini David Bottini is a realist landscape painter whose work evokes a sharp eye for detail while demonstrating a romantic viewpoint for composition and overall effect. "For Gabriel" is a beautiful painting of a creek with fall leaves hanging low over the water. The brushstrokes are amazing and really bring to life the warm autumn colors. This is an original painting by David and is in a 16'' by 13'' dark wood frame. Value: $1,100 Donors: David Bottini 217 Four Signed Books Don't miss the opportunity to bid on these four signed books: The Secret Man by Bob Woodward provides an intriguing if not fully satisfying portrait of the real-life relationship between Mr. Woodward and Mr. Felt, and it reaffirms the vital role that confidential sources play in keeping the public informed. His second book, State of Denial explores the political carnage and bureaucratic infighting prompted by the September 11 attacks. Woodward dissects the Bush administration's conduct of the war in Iraq. The picture isn't a pretty one, and Woodward's disarming, matter-of-fact prose makes his page-turning account more powerful still. If you need a lighter read try Secrets of the Lean Plate Club by Sally Squires who has created an easy stepby-step approach to losing weight and keeping it off. If you are constantly searching for the best place to eat in DC, then this last book is for you. The Washington Post Dining Guide by Tom Sietsema is a guide on where to eat in and around DC. In this indispensable guide, the city's top food critic offers up reviews of 200 restaurants, from the finest establishments to the best cheap eats around. Value: $300 Donors: The Washington Post 65 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. Tots’ Teens’ and Tweens 300 iPod and iHome The iPod U2 Special Edition is back for an encore. Distinctive colors and exclusive video make it uniquely U2. Space for 30GB of songs, photos, and videos make it completely iPod. This black iPod holds 7,500 songs! You won't want to part from your iPod even while sleeping, which is why the new iHome iH6 stereo system is a must have! It wakes you gradually and lulls you to sleep with your iPod music. It includes a full-function remote control that interfaces with both your iPod and the radio. In addition, the iH6 delivers incredibly rich natural stereo sound from its Reson8 speaker chambers, making it a great choice for every room in the house. And the iH6 does all this while charging your iPod with a dock connector, so they're both ready to go when you are. iHome is home base. Value: $369 Donors: Julia and Victor Tolkan 301 All Fired Up A $25 gift certificate to All Fired Up! Certificate to be used towards painting your own pottery or creating cool mosaics and is good for either store located near the Cleveland Park or Bethesda metro stops. Value: $25 Donors: All Fired Up Bethesda 66 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 302 Trikke 8 Bid on this 3-wheeled vehicle that's fun to ride! Trikke's movement has the rhythm of inline skating, surfing, snowboarding, or skiing. Rhythmic weight transfers from one leg to another is the key to propelling the Trikke forward to a speed of up to 18 mph. The Trikke measures 38-45'' high, 46'' long, 22'' wide, and weighs 19 pounds. It even folds up for easy storage and includes an instructional video. Suitable for teens (10+) and adults. Value: $300 Donors: Michael Davies '11 303 American Girl PJ's, Slippers & Teddy Bear in a Bag This bright pink and orange sleepover straw carryall bag contains: 1). A collector's bear that is 11 inches with white mohair, blue glass eyes, tapestry pads and is fully jointed Accompanying this gorgeous little bear is a brand new pair of American Girl "Let it Snow" pj's. They are long sleeved with studded snowflakes on the front and have cropped gaucho style pants with an elastic waist size for girls sizes 1-8 and a pair of fuzzy-wuzzy slippers that are blue acrylic with embroidered snowflakes. Value: $90 Donors: Maryland Pao '80 and Steven Holland 67 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 304 305 Turquoise’ Blue Casual Pants One pair each of blue Mulliberribush 100% cotton pants. These size 10 pants are perfect for school in fall or spring. Totally comfy for a girly-girl or a tom-boy! Value: $22 Donors: Stephanie and Howard Lewin 306 Lilly Pulitzer Items Lilly is hotter than ever! These unique, brilliantly colored Lilly Pulitzer accessories are a great way to jazz up your wardrobe. The set includes a ribbon belt, bracelets, a cosmetic case with a mirror, and a keychain, all in Lilly's classic pink and green color combination. Also, perfect summer purse for a "tween"-- we have a purse with white canvas with green and tan accents. Keep the keys to the beach house safe on the coordinating Lilly Pulitzer key chain. Value: $150 Donors: Friend of the Auction 307 3 Signed Copies of “WINGS” by Bill Loizeaux WINGS, a critically acclaimed children's novel by SFS parent Bill Loizeaux, is the story of a boy who learns to spread his own wings by nurturing a wild mockingbird. WINGS is a USA Today Best Children's Book of 2006 and a Christian Science Monitor Notable Children's Book for 2006. "Poetic and tender, powerful yet not sentimental, this story about a boy, about loss, and about the natural world around him is universal and unforgettable." -Children's Literature. Value: $48 Donors: Beth and Bill Loizeaux 68 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 308 Astrolon Telescope This is a great item for the budding astronomer in your family. This durable, silver-toned Astrolon telescope offers everything an intermediate astrologer needs for experiencing the wondrous night sky. For viewing, the scope includes a 25mm, 6x finder-scope with crosshairs to aid in navigation, a diagonal viewer, a 1x erecting eyepiece, a 3x Barlow lens, fine-tuning control, and four interchangeable eyepieces. Other accessories include an aluminum tripod, an Alt-Azimuth mount support, and an accessory tray for holding eyepieces and instruments. A fully illustrated instruction manual, and a space map are included to help amateur astrologers find their way around the galaxy. The scope and all of its parts can be disassembled and carried around in an included silver utility case. Some adult assembly required. Case measures approximately 28" long. Value: $90 Donors: Auction Committee 309 Radio Control Boat This "King of the Water" comes with its own stand and complete authentic detail! Requires one 9.6V rechargeable power pack, charger and two AA batteries, all included so you are "Ready to Run" upon purchase! Value: $150 Donors: Auction Committee 69 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 310 Lazer Tag Tag! You're it! This isn't your average game of tag. In this game, each player wears special gear to help them catch their opponents. Featuring a main unit that acts much like a walkie-talkie. It attaches directly onto kids' belt loops to keep the "talk" button, volume dial and channel control close at hand. Also included are advanced HUD™ goggles with visual feedback to spy on the enemy which also comes with an ear piece and microphone. They can even use that to communicate and eavesdrop on the competition by listening in on their channel. The lazer unit has everything kids need to keep the game alive, including: a speaker, receiver dome, control panel, trigger, reload option and LCD screen. This game is the perfect combination of extreme team competition and hi-tech accuracy! Ages 8 years and up and requires 12 "AA" batteries. Two sets are included so invite the neighborhood over! Value: $100 Donors: Auction Committee 311 Backyard Fun Perfect for the backyard, this two-player set is just like paintball. It uses Velcro-tipped darts that stick to Velcro vests worn by each player. Sneak up on your friends and fire away! Product includes: red and blue adjustable scoring vests which tell you when and where you've hit your opponent, red and blue Dart Tag blasters, two sets of Dart Tag VISION GEAR, 20 TAGGER MICRO DARTS and instructions and a bonus: 2 Firestrike blasters and 6 bonus MicroDarts. Add to this day of backyard fun with this unique play and freeze ice cream maker. You don't need electricity, just have a ball! Made of durable polycarbonate, it's lightweight, portable and easy to clean. Includes ice cream recipes. Value: $188 Donors: Auction Committee 72 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 312 Games Galore This is the perfect item to entertain your children. It has everything from boardgames to outside fun. First, on a rainy day pick from any of these boards games: Duel Masters-battle of the creatures board game. Ages 6 and up; Ticket to Ride- The Cross Country Train Adventure for ages 8 and up; Ultimate Golf The ultimate game; Pretty Pretty Princess- become a Princess in this jewelry dress-up game. This is for ages five and older; Horse Show - Ride for the Blue Ribbon-a card game for ages eight and older; Lost Cities- Daring adventure for two, Monopoly game, lunch box mysteries, travel scrabble and the ultimate classic game, Dominos. Or take the fun outside with this fast, fun and fantastic, Speedminton. The new high-octane racquet sport that anyone can play--day or night, indoors or out! Speedminton box set includes: two speedracquets, three speeders, four speedlights, one speedbag, one wind ring, and one easy court. Give your kids a fun science lesson with this Smithsonian's build and erupt your own volcano kit! It only takes twenty minutes and is a great activity to do with your children. It is safe and easy to do! Get creative with two tie dye sets with nine extra large t-shirts. Last but not least a DVD of "High School Musical" and "Light Fantastic" fan with light show. Wow, what a package! Value: $238 Donors: Auction Committee, Susan Pettey and Roland Frye Jr. '68 313 Children's Fitness Evaluation & Workout Session Fitness for Health is a state-of-the-art children's fitness facility working with children of varying skill levels—ranging from those with coordination and motor delays, ADHD/ADD, LD, weight management and self-esteem issues, to young athletes looking to hone their sports skills. Your certificate is good for one fitness evaluation and one workout session at the Rockville, MD location. The evaluation and subsequent session are each fifty minutes in duration. Children ages 5 to 15. Expires August 31, 2007. Must call to schedule appointment. Evaluations performed Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Value: $425 Donors: Fitness for Health 73 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 314 Sports Camp One session at any of Headfirst Sports & Day Camps spring break, summer sports or day camps. Summer camps include: Baseball, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, dance, day trippers, kidz camp, jr. kidz camp, science, magic, cooking, spanish, and arts & crafts. The spring break camps include: basketball, soccer and baseball. Certificate is valid for one session only and expires August 31, 2007. Value: $325 Donors: Headfirst Sports and Day Camps 315 316 $100 Off’ a Full Week of Basketball Sidwell Friends School Basketball Camp is designed to meet the needs of campers of every skill level. In the mornings, the program concentrates on individualized instruction in passing, shooting, dribbling, and moving without the ball as well as development of offensive moves and defensive techniques. After lunch, campers have free time in the gym to practice and play. Once the afternoon program resumes, campers are divided into ageappropriate scrimmage games. Each full-day camper participates in drills and daily team competitions. In addition to the coaches, our staff includes male and female college and high school basketball stars. On the final day of each session, awards and recognition are given to outstanding campers for foul shooting, ball handling, defense, sportsmanship, and one-on-one and twoon-two competitions. This camp is for grades 2 to 9. Learn more about the various weeks of the camp and prices at http://classic.sidwell.edu/summer/ BasketSoccer.html Value: $100 Donors: Sidwell Summer 74 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 317 318 $100 Off’ a Full Week of Tennis SFS Tennis Camp is in its 44th year and offers outstanding tennis instruction. The program stresses traditional teaching methods and focuses on aerobic exercise, strength, and flexibility development. Sidwell Summer’s Tennis Program is primarily based at East Potomac Park on Haines Point. Campers take advantage of both the outdoor and air-conditioned indoor courts in the morning. One-on-one tennis instruction, drills, competitive play, and simulated singles and doubles strategies are featured during the one-week session. All exercises are structured to build self-confidence and ability. Campers are grouped together by age, ability, and with friends when possible. It is very important for each camper to have fun while developing new tennis skills. Each camper should bring his or her own racquet. Location is determined daily by the director. The cost per week is $300 and is for students in grades 1 through 12. The one week sessions run June 11 through August 17, 2007. Learn more at http://classic.sidwell.edu/summer/ Tennis.html. Value: $100 Donors: Sidwell Summer 75 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 319 320 $100 off’ Explorer Program The Explorer Programs offer the opportunity for campers Pre-K through Grade 10 to experience a variety of workshops, activities, and field trips. There are five main components to choose from depending on the camper’s grade level and to read in more detail please visit the summer program website at http://www.sidwell.edu/data/files/news/HomepageNews/sfs_07sumr_ final.pdf. As we look forward to many campers spending the full summer Exploring or Voyaging with us, we offer the opportunity for campers to participate in different activities each weekly session. Sign up for your favorite things week after week or explore something completely new each session! Our excellent staff includes area teachers who lead workshops, home base groups and trips; college students who act as assistants in workshops; and high school counselors. For Summer 2007, Explorers will be using the brand new Middle School building as well as the gyms, Art Center, and Upper School building. $100 off any week of any Explorer program with Sidwell Summer. Value: $100 Donors: Sidwell Summer 76 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 321 $250 off Camp Corsica! Camp Corsica is a wonderful program for campers who have had some sleep away experience (not necessarily at camp), are willing to learn new outdoor skills, and have at least advanced beginner swimming skills. Each week revolves around the Quaker tradition of having time for fun as well as moments of quiet reflection. Over the week, mornings will be spent rotating through each of the following activities: tubing, sailing, tennis, and group sports and games. Each afternoon campers choose from several activity options such as sports, sailing, tubing, waterskiing, arts and crafts, and drama, and all campers have free swim time. Evening programs include bowling, campfires, and capture the flag. We provide a caring and safe atmosphere where each camper feels at home and where individual attention is provided. Campers participate in activities within their own age group. The sessions to choose from are: Session 1: Sunday, June 17 - Friday, June 22, session 2: Sunday, June 24 - Friday, June 29, session 3: Sunday, July 1 - Friday, July 6 and session 4: Sunday, July 8 - Friday, July 13. The cost of a week is $825. However the $250 registration fee will be waived with this certificate. Must be used in summer '07. For students in grade 3 through 9. $250 off any week of Corsica with Sidwell Summer Value: $250 Donors: Sidwell Summer 77 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 322 $250 off Riverview! Riverview Enrichment Camp is now in its eighth year of rocking the Rappahannock! Riverview is held on the beautiful campus of St. Margaret’s School in Rappahannock, Virginia, where campers are housed in St. Margaret’s air-conditioned dorm. Campers enjoy the outdoor pool, sandy beach, state-of-the-art facilities, dining room with a balcony directly overlooking the Rappahannock River, and the student center with opportunities for ping-pong and foosball tournaments, board games, and a big screen tv for watching movies. Riverview’s week-long workshops offer participants the opportunity to take a variety of academic enrichment, athletic, or artistic courses with fun and experienced instructors. During Activity Period, campers choose each day from recreational selections such as tie-dyeing, ice cream making, tubing, or Ultimate Frisbee. Before dinner each day, campers have free time to go to the pool, gym, or waterfront. Evening activities bring the entire camp together so that each day ends with as much excitement as it begins! Riverview features a staff whose care and enthusiasm are unparalleled. Many of the staff members this summer are returning favorites from years past. You kid won't want to miss this opportunity. $250 off of the registration fee, which is $825 a session. Must be used on Summer of 2007. This is for children in grades 5 through 9 and the weeks available are: Session 1: Sunday, July 15 – Saturday, July 21 and session 2: Sunday, July 22 – Saturday, July 28. Value: $250 Donors: Sidwell Summer 78 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 323 Project: Beadmaking/Stringing Kit Create your own decorative, wearable bracelets, fobs and earrings with this professional stringing kit. Spend a few minutes assembling your design, then relax as you string the murano glass beads or seed pearls from this sophisticated kit into a fob or necklace. The kit includes: bead design board; chain nose pliers; semi-precious gems; strand of seed pearls; glass beads; metal filler beads; lobster claw clasps; spring rings; crimp tubes; wire cable; and nylon cord. You'll develop an eye for the elements of design, color, shape and balance as you assemble your creations. Value: $40 Donors: Beadazzled 324 An A+ Birthday Party Bored with the same birthday party themes? Do something different this year! Bid on this 11/2 hour customized birthday party for ages 3 to16! Party includes fun and interactive Martial Arts and Gymnastics demonstration for up to 12 children. It will take place in their downtown Silver Spring studio. Ample time provided for cake and goodies. Clean up provided. Please use by April 29, 2008. Value: $250 Donors: UMAC, Inc. 79 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 325 College Bound Eliminate the stress of college shopping and bid on this fantastic college basket. The Mini Fridge is perfect for a dorm room and it keeps cold drinks cold—or hot foods hot—with the flip of a switch. Your student can make a pot of coffee for those nights when they are awake late writing a paper or make food on the hotpot when the cafeteria just seems too far away. Also included is a fleece blanket, a gift certificate to Bed, Bath and Beyond, a toiletry kit, an itunes certificate and a laundry basket. If you don’t have a student departing for college, buy this for a friend—it makes for a perfect graduation gift! Value: $600 Donors: Anonymous, Auction Committee 326 327 Kid Vespa ’ Vespa Kid Scooter is a fun battery operated ride on toy for your child! Picture the most stylish ride around, with your little one beaming in the driver’s seat. This licensed Vespa Scooter has the power of a 12 volt rechargeable battery that propels it at 21/2 or 5 mph, and it stops quickly with its rear brake. Onlookers will marvel at the realism of the Vespa’s rear storage box, rear view mirrors and vinyl capped non-skid wheels. Meanwhile, child riders delight at the glove box, working headlight, horn, flashing hazard lights, and electronic engine sounds. 12-Volt rechargeable battery and recharger included. Value: $250 Donors: Tracy and Adam Bernstein `81 80 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 328 A Day in the Life Of a Playwright Spend an afternoon or evening with Helen Hayes award-winning director and internationally-produced playwright Mary Hall Surface as she directs a magical medieval production at the Folger Shakespeare Theater and Folger Consort in December 2007. You will shadow Ms. Hall as she directs a technical rehearsal where there are costumes, lights and musicians. Check your calendars for the evening or afternoon of either December 8, 9, or 10, 2007. For one student, ages 12 and older. Value: $500 Donors: Mary Hall Surface 329 A Day in the Life of an Attorney for a Whistleblower Spend 2 to 3 dynamic hours as you shadow Steven Kohn of Kohn, Kohn and Colapinto, a law firm which exclusively represents whistleblowers and a non-profit organization called the National Whistleblower Center. Litigation, legislative work, and coordination with journalists are part of the experience. Remember how the charismatic and uniquely brilliant Erin Brockavich began to question a pro bono case file in her boss's office which turned into the first fight against the west coast energy company PG&E. Now it is your chance to see this type of work in action. This is for one student (13 years and older) and must be arranged at a mutually agreeable time before October 22, 2007. Value: $500 Donors: Leslie Rose and Stephen Kohn 81 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 330 A Day in the Life of a Costume Designer One student will spend a day or two weekend days learning from professional set and costume designer, Misha Kachman as he prepares for a show at Theater J in May. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about stage production from a master. Kachman's scenes and costumes have been seen at Metro Stage, Studio Theater, Shakespeare Theater Company, Catholic University and The Kennedy Center. Please call to arrange a mutually convenient date. For a middle or upper school student. Value: $500 Donors: Misha Kachman 331 A Day in the Life of a Puppet Maker One student (middle or upper school) will spend a day or two weekends learning about the fine art of puppet making from Russian trained puppet master, Ksenya Litvak. You will help her build puppets with papier mache, fabric and clay in preparation for a May performance. The May performance is a classic puppet tale in which puppets travel through different fairy tales to reach the wizard. To be agreed upon for a mutually convenient time, but don’t wait too long, as you’ll want to begin developing the puppets immediately to prepare for the performance in May. Value: $350 Donors: Ksenya Litvak 82 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 332 A Day in the Life of an Artist Spend a day with artist and sculptor, Kevin Reese. Reese has performed his unique kinetic sculpture performances around the world as he brings to life the art of Alexander Calder as well as his own designs for kinetic sculpture (mobiles). This is your chance to be Mr. Reese's assistant as he sets up, builds and takes down his giant mobile sculpture one afternoon. Every space is different, so the span of each mobile will vary. Next year the Middle School Atrium will be graced with one of Mr. Reese's magnificent works of art. He will pick you up from School and bring you back to SFS 3 to 4 hours later. This is for one student ages ten and older and must be scheduled for a mutually agreeable time. Value: $300 Donors: Kevin Reese 333 Getting the Basics: Photography 101 Spend an afternoon in the darkroom with professional photographer Leslie Rose. She can work with you to develop some really beautiful portraits or help you with contact sheets. Enjoy her fully equipped darkroom as you explore the nuances of developing the perfect shot. Good for one student on a mutually agreeable time before October 22, 2007. Value: $250 Donors: Leslie M. Rose 83 SILENT AUCTION Section I - Closes at 6:05 p.m. 334 A Day in the Life Of a Radio Producer One Middle or Upper School student will spend an entire weekday at National Public Radio shadowing Susan Feeny as she produces “All Things Considered”. Start with the morning meeting at 9:30 a.m. and then follow the news throughout the day with her. To be held on a mutually agreed upon day. Value: $500 Donors: Susan Feeney and Steve Hirsh 335 Getting the Basics: Speech Presentation Spend 2 to 3 hours putting your best foot forward. It takes practice to make a talk, speech, toast or radio commentary sound easy. Even the breathing is timed and the best of us make mistakes. Make sure your practicing counts as you work with noted speech expert Cathy Runnells. She can guide your delivery so that it is as dynamic as possible, helping you to put your best foot forward. This is available for one student and must be scheduled for a mutually agreeable time. Please use by October 22, 2007. Value: $250 Donors: Cathy Runnells 84 Silent Auction Section II’ closes at 6:15 p.m. Catalog Number Title Baubles, Bling & Things 400 Fabulous Belt by Hadley Pollet 401 Vera Bradley Travel Ensemble 402 Gold Coin/Garnet Earrings 403 Evil Eye Pendant Necklace 404 Beaded Bracelet and Drop Earrings 405 Drop Earrings and Bead Bracelet 406 Kate Spade Silver Handbag 407 16" Lava and Pearl Necklace 408 Gold and Diamond Necklace 409 14k Gold Beaded Bracelet 410 South Sea Pearl Necklace 411 David Yurman Necklace 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 Food, Wine & Spirits Pizza Party for 75 People Sushi Ko Gift Certificate Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffeecake To Go Ginger Molasses Cookies Dean & Deluca Gift Certificate A Delicious Shelf: Thirteen Books about Food and Cooking All the Ingredients for a Great Meal! It's a Movie and Pizza Kind of Night Bethesda Dining Dessert Fondue for Two Lunch at Lebanese Taverna Chadwicks Gift Certificate Dinner for Two at Restaurant Nora Dine at Dahlia Dinner at Foti's 2 Amys Gift Certificate Dinner at Blue Duck Tavern Dinner at Tosca Six Cookbooks Cafe Milano Dinner at Chef Geoff's Equinox Restaurant Dinner at 100 King Street Paella Dinner for 10 Italian Market A Taste of France For All to Enjoy A Case of Cool California Vino 531 532 533 600 601 602 603 604 605 606 607 608 609 610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617 Chateau de Beaucastel The Best of the California Reds Wine Explorations South of the Equator SFS Academy Tandoori Nights - An Evening of Indian Cuisine Cake Decorating Class Cooking Class for Middle Schoolers Asian Cuisine Cooking Class for Middle Schoolers Mexican Cuisine Cheese Tasting Wine Tasting Scotch Tasting Sculpture Studio Tour and Introductory Class An Inconvenient Truth Discussion Private Baroque Art Tour at the National Gallery Masterpieces of European Sculpture, National Gallery Ladies Spa Day Flower Arranging Class Book Club With The Author Featuring The Mysterious Private Thompson by Laura Gansler Garden Tour and Tea Decoupage Under Glass Buche de Noel In Time For The Holidays! Cabaret Night SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. Baubles’ Blings and Things 400 Fabulous Belt by Hadley Pollet Two belts in one! This reversible classic Hadley Pollet Zinnia belt features blush zinnias on a dark pink background on one side and navy zinnias on the reverse. Size Medium. Value: $100 Donors: Friend of the Auction 401 Vera Bradley Travel Ensemble Wish you could get out of town - in style? This classic Vera Bradley "Bermuda Pink" set (large duffel bag, "Betsy" purse, and cosmetic bag) are perfect for a weekend trip. Lightweight, colorful, and well-designed. You can't go wrong with Vera Bradley! Value: $160 Donors: Sue and Brent Siler 402 Gold Coin/Garnet Earrings These special earrings are designed from 18k gold coins. Two glowing garnet drops complete the look. Fantastic! Value: $180 Donors: AnnieWorks 89 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 403 Evil Eye Pendant Necklace An ancient symbol promising protection...or maybe it's just a stylish and unusual necklace! This 22k gold evil eye pendant, on a black ultra-suede cord, is accented with 18k gold charms. Value: $225 Donors: AnnieWorks 404 Beaded Bracelet and Drop Earrings This is a gorgeous set. The bracelet and earrings feature genuine semiprecious stones and beads, threaded onto sturdy jewelers' wire. Vermeil gold is intertwined throughout the bracelet and earrings (gold-filled ear wires). Truly beautiful. Value: $235 Donors: Lori H. Bubes 405 Drop Earrings and Bead Bracelet Set These jewels will really add a little spark to your wardrobe! The bracelet is made of genuine semiprecious stones and beads in beautiful shades of red, gold, black, and orange, threaded on sturdy jewelers' wire. The matching drop earrings are gold, with a pair of dark beads. Value: $235 Donors: Lori H. Bubes 90 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 406 Kate Spade Silver Handbag A gorgeous Kate Spade handbag is exactly the right touch when you want understated glamour! This "Talley Top Handle" bag is 12" long and 4" high, with a zip closure and two handles. It is made of supple, beautiful silver pebbled leather. Very chic. Value: $255 Donors: Susan Vitale and Henry Levin 407 16" Lava and Pearl Necklace Black lava beads and large cultured pearls with 14 kt. gold accents and clasp make this a unique and environmentally friendly necklace a one of a kind! Value: $300 Donors: Cynthia Reichhardt -- Jeweled Treasures 408 Gold and Diamond Necklace Just the right touch for that special event - an exquisite gold and matte gold necklace! This 15" free-form circle necklace is by Shaesby Design and features a diamond detail. Value: $534 Donors: Dalton Brody 91 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 409 14k Gold Beaded Bracelet This stunning gold beaded bracelet is accented with kyanite and tourmaline. Designed by Meredith Frederick, it makes a perfect gift. Value: $550 Donors: Amano 410 outh Sea Pearl Necklace S This is beautifully simple and simply beautiful! A gleaming, solitary South Sea pearl on an adjustable leather cord necklace. By French jewelry designer GAS. This is truly elegant. Value: $65 Donors: Joslyn and Stephen Hills, Tabandeh 411 David Yurman Necklace Bid quickly on this beautiful David Yurman sculpted cable disc sterling silver and micro-pave pendant. David’s classic designs create timeless pieces of jewelry that you can wear to any occasion. This item is sure to go fast! Value: $855 Donors: Tiny Jewel Box 92 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. Food Wine and Spirits ’ 500 Pizza Party for 75 People Host a birthday party for your child or an office party for your colleagues. Potomac Pizza at Chevy Chase Center will take care of everything, including pizza, soda and paper goods. Value: $400 Donors: Potomac Pizza at Chevy Chase Center 501 Sushi Ko Gift Certificate Savor sushi, sashimi and more at this landmark Japanese restaurant. This $75 gift is enough to satisfy the biggest sushi lover. Value: $75 Donors: Sushi-Ko Japanese Restaurant 502 503 504 505 Coffee Break ’ ’ ’ Treat yourself and your friends or officemates to a two-hour coffee break with these hot specialty espresso drinks from Barista on Demand, Washington's premier office coffee service. Barista on Demand uses fresh beans from Santa Lucia Estate Coffee in Nicaragua, supplier to 200 of Washington's finest restaurants. Valid through December 31, 2007. Value: $250 Donors: Barista on Demand, LLC, Amena Ali and Gus Bessalel, Santa Lucia Estate Coffee 93 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 506 Coffeecake To Go Claire's famous cinnamon coffeecake can be yours tonight! Receive another delicious cinnamon coffeecake at a time of your choosing, by giving Claire two weeks notice for the second coffeecake. Coupon expires April 22, 2008. Value: $40 Donors: Claire Levy 507 Ginger Molasses Cookies Savor these chewy, gooey, ginger molasses cookies. Receive two dozen on auction night, along with a coupon for two dozen more at a future date. Please give at least two weeks notice when ordering the second batch. Coupon expires April 22, 2008. Value: $30 Donors: Claire Levy 508 Dean & Deluca Gift Certificate Shop for the finest ingredients, kitchenware or wine for your next big dinner party with this $500 gift certificate from Dean & Deluca. Certificate expires April 22, 2008. Value: $500 Donors: Rudd Foundation 94 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 509 A Delicious Shelf: Thirteen Books about Food and Cooking Thirteen is your lucky number this time! This is a fascinating and inspiring collection of books for chefs, cooks, or food-lovers. Includes Alice Waters and Chez Panisse by Thomas McNamee; Chez Panisse 2007 Engagement Calendar; Chew on This by Eric Schlosser; Stealing Buddah's Dinner by Rich Minh Nguyen; The Zen of Fish by Trevor Corson ’87; Super Natural Cooking; Icebox Cakes; All the Presidents' Pastries by Roland Mesnier; White House Chef by Walter Scheib; The Devil in the Kitchen by Marco Pierre White; Organic Inc. by Samuel Fromartz; The Flexitarian Table by Peter Berley, American Food Writing; and Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook. Value: $350 Donors: Susan Feeney and Steve Hirsh 510 All the Ingredients for a Great Meal! Can you imagine having a freezer full of healthy, delicious dinners that you assemble withuot the hassle of shopping, prep-work and clean-up? Dream Dinners is here to help you get dinner on the table. We offer 14 different entrees each month that you assemble in our store, then take home to freeze, thaw, cook and enjoy in the weeks ahead. We provide all the ingredients you will need, from easy-to-follow recipes to fresh, pre-cut ingredients. Dream dinners does the hard work and leaves the fun up to you! The winner will receive a certificate for 'Six Family-Sized Dinners', where he/she will make six dinners, each serving 4 to 6 people. Certificate is good for the Rockville & Gaithersburg locations. See www.DreamDinners.com for the monthly menu and more information. Please use by April 22, 2008. Value: $160 Donors: Dream Dinners 95 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 511 It's a Movie and Pizza Kind of Night Miss any good movies this year? Enjoy this $20 towards any rental or purchase at Blockbuster Video. Not satisfied? How about some pizza to go along with your movie? You'll receive three large cheese pizzas, courtesy of Domino's. Delivery charge may apply. Offer is only good for the Elm Street location in Bethesda. Value: $53 Donors: Domino Pizza, Friend of Auction 512 Bethesda Dining Even though Bethesda is known for having an abundance of restaurants to choose from sometimes it is hard to make that decision. Make it easy on you and your family and bid on these three Bethesda restaurant certificates. First, California Tortilla is offering two Yee-Ha gift certificates good for two darn tasty entrees of your choice and two sodas. Gift certificate expires on April 22, 2008. The next night you can head to Mongolian BBQ to create your own stir-fry. This $30 (three $10 gift certificates) offer is valid towards food and non-alcoholic beverage and does not include tax or gratuity. Offer expires on April 22, 2008. Last, but not least an ice cream sundae party! Gifford's Ice Cream & Candy Co., a long-time area favorite is offering an ice cream sundae party for four people. What a cool idea! Value: $100 Donors: California Tortilla, Gifford's Ice Cream and Candy Co., Mongolian Barbeque 96 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 513 Dessert Fondue for Two Enjoy a fun and romantic dessert with this Hershey's Kisses fondue set. The set includes fondue a ceramic fondue pot and cover, a fondue stand, a tea light candle and fondue forks. Also included is chocolate and poundcake for ideal dipping! If your perfect evening for two is a combination of chocolate and great wine, than you cannot find a better match for your fondue than this bottle of Tawny Port. From the unparalleled house of Fonseca, this 10 year old port will complement your dessert with rich flavors of plums and berries and promises a smooth and silky texture to end a perfect evening. Value: $45 Donors: Auction Committee, Parents of the Class of 2015, Julia and Victor Tolkan 514 Lunch at Lebanese Taverna If you're searching for a dining adventure, why not visit this Mediterranean favorite? Lebanese Taverna, located on Connecticut Avenue, is offering lunch for four people, up to $80. Offer is for lunch only and does not include tip or tax. Certificate expires April 30, 2008. Value: $80 Donors: Lebanese Taverna 97 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 515 Chadwicks Gift Certificate Stop by this friendly neighborhood restaurant and your taste buds will be satisfied with choices such as salads, soups, sandwiches and pastas, with a couple of surf and turf options topping the menu. The burgers are done right, grilled to perfection! This $25 gift certificate must be used by February 1, 2008 at their Georgetown or Old Town location. Value: $25 Donors: Chadwick's Restaurant 516 Dinner for Two at Restaurant Nora Restaurant Nora, one of Washington's finest and most unique restaurants, invites you to dinner for two. Besides drawing critical raves, Restaurant Nora is America's first certified organic restaurant. Offer excludes liquor, tax and gratuity. Certificate expires January 31, 2008. Value: $150 Donors: Restaurant Nora 517 Dine at Dahlia This contemporary American bistro in the Spring Valley neighborhood of Upper Northwest DC is proud to serve you dinner. Easily accessible on Massachusetts Avenue, Dahlia draws praise from critics and local residents for its food and warm, intimate atmosphere. Expires February 10, 2008. Value: $100 Donors: Sara and Barclay Jones '74 98 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 518 Dinner at Foti's Foti's, located in Culpepper, Virginia, is known for its superb service, delicate flavors, and their extraordinary wine list. Foti’s combines all-natural ingredients, delightful presentations, and impeccable service. This $500 gift certificate expires January 19, 2008. This is well worth the drive! Value: $500 Donors: May Liang and Jim Lintott 519 2 Amys Gift Certificate Located in Cleveland Park off Wisconsin Avenue, 2 Amys makes some of the best pizza around. Voted "Best Pizza" in washingtonpost.com's Best Bets 2006 Readers' Choice contest. This $20 gift certificate should tempt your appetite. Value: $20 Donors: 2 Amys Neapolitan Pizzeria 520 Dinner at Blue Duck Tavern Gather and celebrate in good taste at the Blue Duck Tavern with a table for four. This spacious restaurant focuses on farm-fresh American fare in a toocool setting. Dishes are genuine, time-honored and traditional—slow roasting in wood embers, braising, preserving and smoking techniques bring the true flavors of America's great, simple and wholesome foods to the Blue Duck Tavern. Located in the Park Hyatt Hotel in DC’s West End area. Gift certificate expires April 30, 2008. Value: $750 Donors: Blue Duck Tavern, Park Hyatt Hotel 99 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 521 Dinner at Tosca Experience passion through dining at Tosca, the finest contemporary northern Italian cuisine. Dinner for two at Tosca, located at 1112 F Street NW. Food only--beverages, tax and gratuity not included. Certificate expires March 7, 2008. Value: $100 Donors: Paolo Sacco, Tosca 522 Six Cookbooks Includes the following: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook; The Barefoot Contessa At Home; Tyler Florence's Tyler's Ultimate; Fresh Every Day - More Great Recipes From Foster's Market; Everyday Italian; and The Union Square Cafe Cookbook Value: $210 Donors: Meg and Samuel Flax 523 Cafe Milano Cafe Milano is the hub of diplomats, lawmakers, journalist, broadcasters, lobbyists, entertainers and all those who value first-class Italian cuisine in a setting that inspires. With this $100 gift certificate you will be sure to experience great food in a fun atmosphere. Please use by January 1, 2008. Value: $100 Donors: Cafe Milano 100 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 524 Dinner at Chef Geoff's Over the last seven years, Chef Geoff’s has become the quintessential neighborhood restaurant in Washington DC. Chef Geoff’s offer everything from fresh day boat scallops, seared tuna and grilled steaks to great burgers, stone pizza pies, salads and sandwiches in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Chef Geoff also features some of DC's best outdoor dining. Please use this $100 gift certificate by January 1, 2008. Value: $100 Donors: Chef Geoff's 525 Equinox Restaurant Dining at Equinox is a regional and seasonal experience. Chef Todd Gray has remained true to his roots of the mid-Atlantic region by showcasing local products with a firm grip on traditional culinary technique, yet distinguishes his cuisine by respecting the flavors of the modern palate. This cumulates in imaginative yet perfectly comprehensible balanced cuisine. Please use this $100 gift certificate by January 1, 2008. Value: $100 Donors: Equinox 526 Dinner at 100 King Street Located in historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, 100 King Restaurant is an American Brasserie featuring Alexandria's Premier Wine Bar. Chef Denis Soriano believes a great restaurant not only offers excellent food but creates an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming. Please use this $100 gift certificate by January 1, 2008. Value: $100 Donors: 100 King Restaurant 101 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 527 Paella Dinner for 10 Mila's catering will provide a paella dinner for 10. If you think you have tasted paella, think again! This is the most amazing, delectable treat you will experience. The dinner would be incomplete without the addition of spectacluar wine. Whether you prefer a Chianti Classico, a Tempranillo or a Pinot Grigio, these wines will add the perfect balance to your wonderful evening of food and friends. So raise your glass, sit back and relax. Good times await you during this amazing evening. Service is not included and must be used by April 22, 2008. Value: $495 Donors: Mila's Catering, Parents of the Class of 2015 528 Italian Market Entertain in your home without the hassle of cooking. Ridgewells Catering will provide an Italian Market dinner for ten, which includes an antipasto feast, grilled flank steak display, roasted garlic aioli, marinated Italian seafood salad, crispy Tuscan breadsticks, scallion rolls, gorgonzola mousse, chocolate and almond biscotti and berries and cream panna cotta. Orders should be placed five business days prior to pick-up. Pick-up at Ridgewells Monday through Saturday and must be used by April 22, 2008. Ridgewells' blackout dates are applicable to the scheduling. Value: $322 Donors: Ridgewells 102 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 529 A Taste of France For All to Enjoy France offers so many wonderful things to enjoy! Culture, fashion, food and of course spectacular wines. This varied compilation of 8 French wines promises something for every taste. White wines for your chicken and fish, smooth and light reds for your veal and duck or full bodied Bordeaux wines to accompany your steaks are all part of this wonderful collection. Whether your preference is the region of Medoc, Bordeaux or Saint Emilion, you cannot go wrong with this wonderful collection! Value: $136 Donors: Parents of the Class of 2015 530 A Case of Cool California Vino What could be better than a cool glass of California Vino? Nothing when the wine comes from the outstanding vintners of Girgich Hill and Heitz. Although these may be the names you know, California is also home to other lesser known outstanding wine producers. This package contains a cool case of California's finest including Beaulieu, Blackstone, Ferrari-Carrano and Buena Vista. Value: $164 Donors: Parents of the Calss of 2015 103 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 531 Chateau de Beaucastel Those who know and love French wines know just when a Chateauneuf du Pape is the perfect match. Whether producing white or red wines, this region, in the Southern Rhone valley has only one top producer, Chateau de Beaucastel. This fantastic pair of wines contains, one each of red and white. The bottle of white, signed by winery owner Mark Perrin, was brought to the United States during a tasting last year from his personal cellar. This vinter is committed to 100 percent biodynamic growth meaning that not only does he produce fantastic wines, but he makes sure he cares for the earth as he harvests it's miraculous bounty. Don't let an opportunity to own 2 bottles of this wonderful elixer pass you by! Value: $200 Donors: Parents of the Calss of 2015 532 The Best of the California Reds Are you a red wine drinker? Does California produce the wines you love best? If you are this person, than do we have an item for you. Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot and Zinfandel from some of California's top producers make this 5 bottle collection one that you cannot pass by. The Jordan Cabernet, Fess Parker Syrah and Markham Merlot are a perfect combination along with the Estancia Paso Robles Cabernet and the Estancia Zinfandel. Representing the excellent years 2002, 2003 and 2004, these wines are fruity, accessible and ready to drink. Value: $132 Donors: Parents of the Class of 2015 104 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 533 Wine Explorations South of the Equator Sure everyone knows you can get great wine in France or California, but did you know that there are other outstanding wines being produced south of the equator? Argentina, Chile, Spain and Australia are all making their mark on the world of wine! This flavorful grouping of 8 bottles is just the introduction you need to the world of "southern equatorial wines." So don't be shy, take a chance, Columbus did and look what he found! Value: $162 Donors: Parents of the Class of 2015 SFS Academy SFS Academy involves members of our community sharing their talents with the rest of us in a class format. To participate, simply sign up on the bid sheet until no further spaces are available. The cost is per person and based on limited availability. 600 Tandoori Nights - An Evening of Indian Cuisine SFS parents Shivani and Anil Miglani share one of their outstanding restaurants, opening their doors to the Sidwell Friends community. One evening, you and your family, along with other SFS families will gather and enjoy authentic Indian Cuisine in the Tandoori Nights Arlington location (complete with patio seating, if weather permits and seating allows). Limited to 60 people. Date: May 6, 2007 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Value: $65 per person Donors: Shivani and Anil Miglani 105 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 601 Cake Decorating Class Parent of Sidwell Friends graduate and owner of Just Cakes, Marge Schinnerer will share some of her cake decorating secrets with six lucky children (start them early, right?). Ages 9 to 11 will meet with Marge in Just Cakes’ special room in Bethesda, MD and learn the art of cake decorating. Materials included. Date: May 15, 2007 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Value: $35 per person Donors: Just Cakes 602 Cooking Class for Middle Schoolers - Asian Cuisine Sidwell Friends School Sixth Grader and cooking prodigy Noah Museles will lead five students on a journey through his kitchen and teach them all about making Asian Cuisine like you’ve never tasted before! Materials include. Date: May 19, 2007 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Value: $45 per person Donors: Noah, Elise and Steven Museles 106 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 603 Cooking Class for Middle Schoolers - Mexican Cuisine Sidwell Friends School Sixth Grader and cooking prodigy Noah Museles will lead five fortunate students on a journey through his kitchen and teach them about making the finest Mexican food they may ever know! Materials include. Date: October 27, 2007 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Value: $45 per person Donors: Noah, Elise and Steven Museles 604 Cheese Tasting Led by our fabulous and talented Lower School chef and SFS parent, Rebecca Cunningham, and her knowledgeable foodie husband, Peter Gaylor, enjoy an evening learning all about various cheeses from a local cheese artisan from Metropolitan Meats & Seafood Co. Your class will be held in the beautiful DC home of Sally and Paul Amoruso and is co-hosted by Lael Brainard and Kurt Campbell. Deepen your appreciation of all the pleasures of cheese and wine. Limited to 40 people. Date: October 19, 2007 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Value: $85 per person Donors: Sally and Paul Amoruso, Barbara Conte, Lael Brainard and Kurt Campbell, Rebecca Cunningham and Peter Gaylor 107 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 605 Wine Tasting An intimate gathering in the home of Sidwell Friends parents, Kristin Mannion and H.P. Goldfield. You’ll try several wines, learn where they’re from, why they taste as they do, and compare and contrast them to other wines throughout the evening. This event was a huge hit last year and sold out quickly. If you’re tempted, don’t hesitate for a moment. All wines included. Limited to 30 people. Date: September 28, 2007 Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Value: $150 per person Donors: Kristin Mannion and H.P. Goldfield 606 Scotch Tasting Scotch Whisky has long been known for it's fiery taste and the energetic people who bring this magical spirit to life. Come learn about the intricacies and care that go into making each single malt scotch whisky the unique and powerful spirit that it is. During this evening of whisky and friends, we will take a tour around Scotland and learn about the Classic Malts, 6 of the finest single malts that Scotland has produced. From the soft lowlands that create the flavors of Dalwhinnie to the peaty marshes that help to flavor the burly whisky, Lagavulin, the land lends itself to each whisky in ways you can only imagine. The evening’s tasting will be lead by Stephanie Lewin. Stephanie was part of the original marketing team who brought these scotches into the United States in the late 1980s. Trained by the distillery managers of each of the Classic Malts and by the master blender of Johnnie Walker Black Label, Stephanie's experience, knowledge and amazing anecdotes promise to make this evening "a right hoppin one" Slainte! This item is limited to 14 people. The class will take place in the home of Stephanie and Howard Lewin. Date: October 5, 2007 Time: 8:00 p.m. Value: $150 per person Donors: Carol and John Boochever, Stephanie and Howard Lewin 108 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 607 Sculpture Studio Tour and Introductory Class Sculptor, Artist, Teacher, Alumnus, Owner, and SFS parent Barton Rubenstein ’81 will take you through his amazing studio, followed by an introductory class to sculpting. You’ve always wanted to give it a try – this is the perfect opportunity to see if the artist within needs to come out. Materials included. Limited to 20 people. Date: May 5, 2007 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Value: $75 per person Donors: Rubenstein Sculpting Studios 608 "An Inconvenient Truth" Discussion This film won Best Documentary Film at the Academy Awards this year, for crying out loud! An Inconvenient Truth gives voice to a crisis that impacts us all: global warming. Agree? Think it’s poppycock? Here’s a convenient item: SFS parent, Lise Van Sustern, will take you through the Oscar-winning film with a slide show, followed by a thought provoking - and possibly heated - discussion about the issues surrounding global warming. Hosted at the lovely home of Tina and Sonny Small, you won’t want to miss this important event, especially if you are concerned about the environment. Limited to 30 people. Value: $100 per person Donors: Lise Van Susteren, Tina Small and Albert Small, Jr. '74 109 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 609 Private Baroque Art Tour at the National Gallery If you think Rembrandt is a toothpaste or that Rubens is a type of corned beef sandwich, then you are in desperate need of an intensive art history lesson. Take advantage of this wonderful offering by Art historian and SFS parent, Stefanie Walker, who will take up to 10 people on a privately guided tour of the Baroque masterpieces in the West Wing of the National Gallery of Art. Date: May 17, 2007 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00noon Value: $35 per person Donors: Stefanie Walker 610 Masterpieces of European Sculpture National ’ Gallery Sidwell Friends parent and art historian, Stefanie Walker, will lead this tour through the National Gallery. You were interested in Art History, and now is your chance to review or get your introduction – at last! Limited to 10 people. Date: May 17, 2007 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Value: $35 per person Donors: Stefanie Walker 110 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 611 Ladies Spa Day Join us for an exhilerating day of exercise and relaxation at the home of Claire Dwoskin overlooking lovely views of the Potomac River at Little Falls in McLean, Virginia. Enjoy stretching and yoga lead by Stacey Zook, kick boxing under the direction of John Caban of Potomac Fitness and a refreshing swim in the pool. Wrap up the day with a personal massage or some beauty treatments. A light healthy lunch will be served in the afternoon. This is for up to 40 people. Date: May 14, 2007 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Value: $150 per person Donors: Claire and Albert Dwoskin, Hot Yoga, Potomac Fitness 612 Flower Arranging Class Led by wedding floral expert and horticultural guru, Sarah Van Schrader of Urban Petals, this class will help you put together bouquets to display in your own home. The class will take place at the Danish Embassy—an absolutely beautiful setting. One of last year’s most popular and raved about classes— this is not to be missed! Flowers, materials and lunch are included. Limited to 12 people. Date: February 19, 2008 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Value: $100 per person Donors: Birgitte Wilhelmsen and Friis Arne Petersen, Lisa and Murry Gunty 111 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 613 Book Club With the Author Featuring “The Mysterious Private Thompson” by Laura Gansler Come to meet and discuss The Mysterious Private Thompson with best selling author and SFS parent, Laura Gansler, at the home of host SFS parent Jamie Baldinger. A copy of Laura's book is included in this class and will be distributed to each participant after confirmation of your space. The author's previous book, Class Action, was made into a major motion picture titled North Country. Limited to 10 people. Date: October 11, 2007 Time: 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. Value: $75 per person Donors: Laura and Doug Gansler, Jamie and Joseph Baldinger 614 Garden Tour and Tea Tiptoe through the tulips of Sidwell Friends parent and last year’s fabulous auction chair, Claire Dwoskin, as she welcomes you and your child to her gorgeous McLean, VA, garden for a breathtaking tour of spring flowers. Claire will share her organic gardening secrets while you pluck the flowers of your choosing which you’ll arrange into a magnificent bouquet. Afterwards, enjoy tea and treats poolside while admiring your fabulous floral creation. Limited to 10 couples/ 20 people total. Date: May 20, 2007 Time: 2:00 p.m. Value: $100 per parent/child couple Donors: Claire and Albert Dwoskin 112 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 615 Decoupage Under Glass Decoupage comes from the French word “decouper” meaning to cut out. Paper cutouts are reassembled and then glued to a painted or gilded surface. Over the centuries this art form boasts many famous practitioners including Marie Antoinette, Madame de Pompadour, Lord Byron, and more recently, Matisse and Picasso. Here’s your chance to channel the Marie Antoinette in you and create a gorgeous decoupage under glass plate, sure to become a family heirloom. Only 8 lucky bidders will be able to participate in this 2 day master class being taught in conjunction with 8 participants from St. Patrick's School. Dates: May 8 and May 18, 2007 Value: $45 Donors: Caroline Landau, Ivy Howells 616 Buche de Noel In Time For The Holidays! Qu'est-ce que c'est? You don’t have to be French to appreciate this delicious and most famous classic French Christmas dessert, the Christmas Yule Log. Expert baker and SFS parent, Joslyn Hills, will teach you how to make this holiday masterpiece, sure to wow your friends and family! Better bid on this fast, since only five apprentices will learn the secrets of creating this scrumptious dessert and create one in time for the holidays! Date: December 12, 2007 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Value: $45 per person Donors: Joslyn and Stephen Hills 113 SILENT AUCTION Section II - Closes at 6:15 p.m. 617 Cabaret Night Back by popular – and we mean demand – Sidwell Academy will again feature the fastest sell-out extravaganza: Cabaret Night! This year, Sidwell Friends parent hosts include Karen and George Marcou ’75, Liz ’81 and Rob Norton, and Nancy Markowitz whose home will be the sight of this year’s musical review. Name the song, the pianist plays it, and belt out your own brand of Norah Jones or Beverly Sills or Robert Goulet or American Idol. Talent not required. Dessert and drinks will be provided. Limited to 40 people. Date: June 1, 2007 Time: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Value: $75 per person Donors: Karen Barker and George Marcou '75, Nancy Markowitz, Elizabeth Norton '84 and Robert Norton, Jr. 114 Silent Auction Section III’ closes at 6:25 p.m. Catalog Number Title 700 701 702 703 704 705 706 800 801 802 803 804 805 806 807 808 809 810 900 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 Out & About Entertainment for Your Party Contemporary Art Movies and Cactus Cantina Four Tickets to Arena Stage Tickets to Imagination Stage A "Summer Fun" Evening at Wolf Trap - Picnic and Beach Boys Concert Coriolanus Unique Experiences Save the Bay! Mr. L. Bets You Dinner All Things Considered-Broadcast Live! Your Private Air Taxi is Ready for Takeoff The Rockfish are Running!! Soaring Adventures Near and Far Horseback Riding Weekend at Bull Pasture Mountain Ranch, Virginia Museum of Modern Art and The Modern Restaurant A Week in Captiva Island, Florida "Sittin' On Top of The Bay" Pamper Yourself Close to Home Sporting Life One Month Fitness Club Membership Dance! Exercise With Friends! Yoga Basket Verizon Center Suite Calling All Bryan Brothers Fans! Autographed Men's Tennis Poster Oakley M Frame Men's Sunglasses Fleet Feet Gift Certificate Student Golf Lesson at Kenwood CC 910 911 912 913 914 915 916 917 918 919 920 921 922 Squash - Getting the Basics Round of Golf Sailing Lessons Signed Copy of John Wooden's Book My Personal Best Autographed Copy of Derek Jeter Book Four Great Tickets to a Nationals Game Four Box Seats to a Nationals Game Washington Nationals Tickets Washington Nationals Tickets Washington Redskins Tickets Washington Redskins Tickets Two Club Level Redskins Tickets Two Redskin Tickets SILENTAUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. Out and About 700 Entertainment for Your Party If you think singing alone in the shower is fun, try it with friends in your living room! This item brings two hours of piano entertainment to a party at your home. Piano music will include Broadway, jazz standards, movie themes and other music. A sing-along of show music or Christmas music may also be requested. If so, word sheets will be provided. Party must be on a weekend. Please use by April 22, 2008. Value: $150 Donors: Glendinning Piano Studio, Ann Glendinning, piano teacher, pianist 701 Contemporary Art Heineman Myers Contemporary Art offers an exclusive experience for visitors to enjoy contemporary art work in a wide variety of mediums created by some of the world’s most highly acclaimed visual artists working today. This $200 gift certificate can be used to purchase a piece of art work at their Bethesda gallery location and must be used by July 31, 2007. May not be combined with any other offers. Value: $200 Donors: Heineman Myers Contemporary Art 119 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 702 Movies and Cactus Cantina Enjoy six AMC movie passes. Each ticket is valid for one seat and is based on a seat-available basis. Tickets expire March 31, 2008. Fill your bellies after the movie with these four $25 gift certificates to Cactus Cantina on Wisconsin Avenue. Known for their delicious Mexican cuisine—their fajitas and margaritas are to die for! The gift certificate is valid Sunday through Thursday only. Value: $160 Donors: Cactus Cantina Restaurant, Friends of the Auction 703 Four Tickets to Arena Stage Four tickets to an opening night performance in the 2007/2008 season (August 2007-December 2007 only). Includes post-show reception with the cast and valet parking. Value: $220 Donors: Arena Stage 704 Tickets to Imagination Stage Four tickets to any opening night performance at Imagination Stage. Imagination Stage is a family arts center that nurtures young people of all abilities through participation in professional theatre and arts education experiences. Value: $56 Donors: Georgiana and David Forrester 120 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 705 A "Summer Fun" Evening at Wolf Trap - Picnic and Beach Boys Concert What better way to cap the summer than to hear your favorite summer songs like “California Girls”, “Surfin’ USA” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.” Sing along with these 4 Orchestra Tickets on Sunday, August 19 at 8:00 p.m. to see the Beach Boys in concert at Wof Trap. Go early and picnic with this $100 Gift Card from Balducci's, a bottle of 2004 Grand Vin De Bourgogne Puligny Montrachet, a bottle of 2000 Apellation Nuits Saint George and a picnic sack. And to make carrying the wine easier, enjoy this ultra-light wine cooler—it’s the way to travel on hikes and picnics! Wine glasses, cooling packs, and bottle opener are included! Just strap on this great pack, and the good times are ready to roll! Value: $391 Donors: The Albert Small Family, Stephanie and Howard Lewin. 706 "Coriolanus" Two orchestra tickets to see "Coriolanus" by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The play will be at the Eisenhower Theater in The Kennedy Center on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Value: $130 Donors: Stephen Kohn and Leslie Rose 121 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 800 Save the Bay! Unique Experiences A student and one friend are invited to spend approximately two hours on the water with one of CBF's (Chesapeake Bay Foundation) Bay's experts exploring the estuary and experiencing the Bay firsthand. Once back on land, you'll tour CBF's Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis— the first building to receive the US Green Building Council's Platinum rating for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design—and spend lunch speaking with several CBF staff members about the Chesapeake Bay and what it will take to save it. Please contact Rachel Hllavay to schedule your experience at a mutually agreeable date. Appropriate for students fifteen and older. Please plan to spend approximately four hours with CBF. Up to two parents (a total of four guests) are encouraged, but not required to attend. Value: $500 Donors: Chesapeake Bay Foundation 801 Mr. L. Bets you Dinner If your child attended Middle School at SFS, you'll know Mr. L. He is infamous for betting students a dinner at Clyde's if they get an answer right! No bets here, just the highest bidder! Mr. L. will take four SFS students to the newly refurbished Clyde's in Friendship Heights for dinner. Must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance before September 1, 2007. Value: $100 Donors: Anne Styles and Richard Lesczynski, Joann and Richard Weiner 122 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 802 “All Things Considered” - Broadcast Live! Come spend some time with SFS parent and Senior Editor of All Things Considered, Susan Feeney. Your hands on tour includes NPR facilities access to meeting Michele Norris, Robert Seigel, Melissa Block and the other NPR legends! Expires December 31, 2007. Value: $100 Donors: Susan Feeney 803 Your Private Air Taxi is Ready for Takeoff Take off on a real flight of fancy! Chris Hart, a SFS parent and pilot with 35-year’s experience, will pilot up to four passengers in a single-engine private plane, to any destination(s) within a 200-250 mile radius of DC. Sun n'fun and casinos in Atlantic City? Day trip to Niagara Falls, Montauk Point, Block Island, Cape May, or Rehoboth? Visit Grandma in Long Island? Attend a wedding in Virginia Beach? Tour East Coast college campuses? Name your location(s) and strap in for takeoff. Once you land at your destination(s), what you do and how you do it is up to you and at your expense. Flight must be on a mutually agreeable Saturday (subject to availability of an airplane), from and returning to any suitable and convenient DC-area airport of your choice, except National. Maximum weight of passengers and their gear is 700 lbs. Maximum enroute stops is three, with a total flight time of five hours or less, departing no earlier than 8 a.m. and returning no later than 10 p.m. Weather must be reasonable and at pilot’s sole discretion. Pilot also reserves the right to decline or discontinue carriage of any passengers and/or things at any time at any place for any inappropriate condition, appearance, or behavior. Expires April 30, 2008. Value: $700 Donors: Christopher Hart 123 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 804 The Rockfish are Running!! For only a brief time each year, Rockfish run with abandon in the Chesapeake Bay. Here is your chance to bring home the biggest fish story of all. Join alumnus and lower school parent, Greg Lubar '88, for a day on his sport fishing boat chasing down the treasure of the Chesapeake. You, a guest, Greg and a professional fishing guide will participate in a unique experience that only occurs in April and May. All equipment, fuel, food, beverages, and tips are part of this package. Just show up at a mutually agreed upon time, and you'll be given every opportunity to bring the "big one" back home! Must be used in April or May of 2007. Value: $475 Donors: Stacey and Gregory Lubar '88 805 Soaring Adventures Enjoy this hot air balloon ride for two, which can be used at numerous locations around the United States. Gently ascend and float between 500 and 1,000 feet wherever the wind takes you. Travel above the treetops and below the clouds for about an hour, covering 5 to 10 miles. Upon landing, celebrate with a champagne or fruit juice toast. The whole experience takes about three fantastic hours! Gift certificate expires by November 1, 2008. Value: $240 Donors: Amy Goldberg and Andrew Schwartz 124 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. Near and Far 806 Horseback Riding Weekend at Bull Pasture Mountain Ranch Virginia ’ Saddle up, buckaroos! Here is a horseback riding weekend getaway for two in the beautiful mountains of Highland County, Virginia. Arrive at the Ranch Friday evening for dinner cooked on an open fire. Spend two nights in a rustic cabin outfitted with every amenity or in the Ranch house. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, then relax around the campfire. Take Western trail rides on acres of varying terrain during the day on Saturday. Soothe your muscles in a state-ofthe-art hot tub after the long day in the saddle. After a night under the incredible star-lit sky, wake up on Sunday for a cup of cowboy coffee, breakfast, and another horseback ride if you like. Depart on Sunday after lunch and relaxation. Bull Pasture Ranch is approximately a 3 1/2 hour drive from DC. Must be 16 years or older to participate in horseback riding activities. For children under 16, rides are offered in the safety of an indoor arena. Valid through April 22, 2008. Value: $1,050 Donors: Bull Pasture Mountain Ranch 807 Museum of Modern Art and The Modern Restaurant Spend a day or an afternoon at the Museum of Modern Art. MOMA is dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in the world. You will receive four tickets to the museum which expires on December 31, 2007. After being on your feet for a few hours, you will be thrilled to have a seat at The Modern Restaurant located right beside MOMA. Modern features the unique French-American cuisine of Alsatianborn Chef Gabriel Kreuther, with desserts by Marc Aumont. Four people will enjoy dinner at this outstanding restaurant. Offer expires April 23, 2008. Value: $530 Donors: Mary Liang and Jim Lintott, Susan Kline and Jeff Mullaney, The Modern, The Museum of Modern Art 125 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 808 A Week in Captiva Island Florida ’ Prepare to exhale! South Seas Island Resort offers a quiet refuge with secluded luxury, exclusive amenities, and abundant nature. An unpretentious haven, where island adventure is the norm and a slower pace is encouraged. Engage your senses and just breathe. Enjoy this one-week stay from February 8, 2008 - February 15, 2008 in a beachfront condo at Plantation Beach Club at South Seas Resort in Captiva Island, Florida. The condo has 2 bedrooms and sleeps up to 6. You will have tennis court and pool privileges and be within walking distance to great restaurants. No smoking or pets. Sidwell Friends familes only. Value: $2,000 Donors: Esthy and Jim Adler 809 "Sittin' On Top of The Bay" Planning a trip to San Francisco? Bid on this item so that you don't have to worry about finding a hotel and you will be in the best location to see all of the sights. The Standard Court-A Renaissance Hotel is Nob Hill's most luxurious hotel with spectacular Bay views, blocks from Union Square. You will stay three nights in a one bedroom suite with a view of the Bay. This is for two adults or a family as there is an adjacent room for children if needed. Subject to availability and expires on April 22, 2008. Value: $950 Donors: The Standard Court-A Renaissance Hotel 126 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 810 Pamper Yourself Close to Home Schedule a baby-sitter and get ready to be pampered. You and your spouse will live it up for one night in complete luxury at The Ritz at Tyson's. Relax in the spa with a couples massage or perhaps you would prefer a facial and pedicure? You get to pick, but whatever it is, you will be relaxed! To top off this great getaway, the two of you will dine at The Palm in Tyson's. The Palm is synonymous with prime steaks and outrageously outsized lobsters! Eat up and enjoy a romantic night away with this $250 gift certificate. Value: $750 Donors: Jamie and Joseph Baldinger, Pauline Sobel and Larry Gondelman, Louisa Hollman '80 and Steve Hollman, Donna Osborn and Beth Polakoff Sporting Life 900 One Month Fitness Club Membership Here's your chance to get in shape with this one month membership to the Tenleytown Sport and Health Club. You get unlimited access to the Club, including pool, indoor track, squash, yoga, Pilates, and much more! Offer includes one "smart-start" session with a certified personal trainer. Must be used by May 31, 2007. Value: $180 Donors: Tenley Sport and Health Club 127 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 901 Dance! Bid on this gift certificate to Arthur Murray Dance Center. The certificate includes: two private dance sessions, two group classes and two group practices. Value: $222 Donors: Arthur Murray Dance Center 902 Exercise with Friends! Exercise class (11/2 hours) for small group of up to 8 women led by certified exercise trainer and SFS mom. To include weight training, toning, shaping, stretching and relaxation at the beautiful, intimate in-home studio overlooking the Potomac River. Value: $150 Donors: Laurie Williams 903 Yoga Basket Bend your mind as well as your body with this yoga basket for beginners and beyond. Includes a 10-pack of classes from Down Dog Yoga, which has a new Bethesda studio in addition to the Georgetown studio. (This Baron Baptiste-style yoga offers a vigorous flow designed to enhance strength, stamina and concentration.) Also included are 2 blocks, mats, belts, Baptiste videos, a balance ball kit and a soy verbena scented candle. Finally, get the kids in gear with Baron's popular book, My Daddy Is a Pretzel. Value: $350 Donors: Down Dog Yoga, Carrington and Jake Tarr 128 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 904 Verizon Center Suite Watch the Wizards, Mystics or your other favorite hometown team in style in a Verizon Center suite. Offer includes 18 tickets to a regularly scheduled event at the Verizon Center, a parking pass and $200 in food and beverages. The suite is not available for concerts or special events. You must reserve your date at least six weeks in advance to guarantee availability. Must be used by June 1, 2008. Value: $2,200 Donors: American Trucking Association, Linda and Bill Graves 905 Calling All Bryan Brothers Fans! If you are a tennis fan and a doubles player, you know about the greatest doubles team in American history: twins Bob and Mike Bryan, winners of the 2007 Australian Open and the 2006 Wimbledon Championships. Here's your chance to take home this framed poster autographed by the Bryan Brothers. Value: $120 Donors: Christian Stephens '08 906 Autographed Men's Tennis Poster Once a year, the greatest male tennis players in the world come to Washington for the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. This framed publicity poster from last year's Legg Mason Tennis Classic is signed by its biggest stars: Andy Roddick, James Blake and Lleyton Hewitt. Value: $150 Donors: Hilary and Ty Stephens 129 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 907 Oakley M Frame Men's Sunglasses Perfect for Sports...these Pro M Frame strike polished aluminum glasses have VR28 lens and are lightweight—perfect for running, golf, biking and any outdoor sports. Value: $165 Donors: Estee and Elliott Portnoy 908 Fleet Feet Gift Certificate Run, don't walk, to Fleet Feet in Adams Morgan! This $50 gift certificate will get you rolling on your personal fitness routine. Phil and Jan Fenty and their staff at Fleet Feet have participated in athletics for more than thirty years. All members of the DC Fleet Feet staff use the products they sell, and are committed to fitness for themselves and for others. The gift certificate expires on April 22, 2008. Value: $50 Donors: Fleet Feet Sports Adams Morgan 909 Student Golf Lesson at Kenwood CC Sidwell Friends' own Jeff Ransom, varsity lacrosse coach and Middle School PE instructor, will take three students out for a round of golf at Kenwood Country Club. Coach Ransom, a junior golf instructor at Troy Beck Golf Academy, will provide a playing lesson and short game instruction on a mutually agreeable Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon in May, 2007. Value: $400 Donors: Kenwood Country Club, Jeffrey Ransom 130 SILENTAUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 910 Squash - Getting the Basics Learn squash from former nationally ranked squash player, Mehmood Nathani who was ranked 7th in India; 3rd among US amateurs; and 1st in Washington. He can give you pointers on your game for the next tournament, or get you back on the court after a year off. Squash is great at any age, and starting younger is even better. This series of lessons will get the beginner started or it will fine tune the advanced player. The package includes two lessons (one hour each) for a group of two children or one adult and one child (or any combination) at an agreed upon location. To be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date. Value: $160 Donors: Nina and Mehmood Nathani 911 Round of Golf Play a round of golf with marvelous 4th grade golfer, Gillian Han. This item is good for one child and includes a round of golf at the Chevy Chase Club. Please call to arrange a date and must be used by October 22, 2007. Value: $140 Donors: Gillian Han ’15 131 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 912 Sailing Lessons Learn the points of racing from top racing sailors Alison Fritz ’12, Elizabeth Siegal ’12 and Molly Bernstein ’09. They can teach you the basics of sailing and racing--knots, points of racing, parts of a boat, good skippering, reading the wind and water, navigational instruments, boat maintenance, water safety and guidelines and generally just get you excited about summer sailing. These girls train on the cold New England Atlantic waters six hours a day for much of the summer, and they are happy to tailor this 2 to 3 hour lesson to your skill set. Good for a group of one to five young sailors. The location of the lesson will depend on the students’ sailing abilities. It will not necessarily take place on a boat. Please use by October 22, 2007. Value: $50 Donors: Molly Bernstein '09, Alison Fritz '12 and Elizabeth Siegal '12 913 Signed copy of John Wooden's book “My Personal Best” Get an autographed copy of legendary UCLA legendary coach John Wooden's book called My Personal Best: Life Lessons from an All-American Journey. Value: $80 Donors: Estee and Elliott Portnoy 914 Autographed Copy of Derek Jeter Book Fans of the New York Yankees' Derek Jeter will love this item. This copy of bestseller The Life You Imagine, written by Jeter, captain of the Bronx Bombers, has been autographed and authenticated. Value: $400 Donors: Estee and Elliott Portnoy 132 SILENTAUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 915 Four Great Tickets to a Nationals Game Watch the Washington Nationals from four fantastic Diamond Club seats and visit the Diamond Club restaurant for an all-you-can-eat-and-drink party before the game. Complimentary food and beverage service at your seats continues through the game. Two parking passes are included. Game date to be agreed upon for an evening game this 2007 season. Expires September 30, 2007. Value: $400 Donors: Georgiana and David Forrester 916 Four Box Seats to a Nationals Game Enjoy four box seats to your hometown Washington Nationals. Seats are in the seventh row behind the on-deck circle in Section 112. Tickets are for the Nationals vs. Marlins game on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2007 at 1:00. Value: $200 Donors: Elizabeth Manson and Jeb Boasberg 917 Washington Nationals Tickets Four tickets to one 2007 season game. Seats are in Section 316, behind home plate. Includes parking pass. Date to be selected by mutual agreement and subject to availability. Winning bidder must contact donor before end of school year to select game. Value: $200 Donors: Carol and Keith Hartwell 133 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 918 Washington Nationals Tickets Four front row Washington Nationals tickets. Seats are located close to "ball girl"–have kids bring their mitts because it's a great location to get a souvenir baseball. Please arrange with donors for a mutually agreeable game date. Value: $180 Donors: Leslie Rose and Stephen Kohn 919 Washington Redskins Tickets Two lower level tickets (on the 30 yard line) to the Washington Redskins vs. Chicago Bears game at FedEx Field. Included are two tailgate club passes which provides entry into the pre-game tailgate party three hours prior to the game for an all you can eat barbeque. Parking pass included. Date has not been scheduled. Value: $350 Donors: Joy and Blair Willing 920 Washington Redskins Tickets Two lower level tickets (on the 30 yard line) to the Washington Redskins vs. Detroit Lions game at FedEx Field. Included are two tailgate club passes which provides entry into the pre-game tailgate party three hours prior to the game for an all you can eat barbeque. Parking pass included. Value: $350 Donors: Joy and Blair Willing 134 SILENT AUCTION Section III - Closes at 6:25 p.m. 921 Two Club Level Redskins Tickets Perfect for any Redskins fanatic. You get two Club Level tickets to a mutually agreeable Redskin game at FedEx Field. Orange parking pass is included with the tickets. Tickets must be used by January 15, 2008. Value: $450 Donors: Karen and George Marcou ’75 922 Two Redskin Tickets Two, front row tickets on the 48-yard line. Purchaser needs to call the donor early in order to reserve a game. Value: $800 Donors: Curtis Cox 135 Thanks to the generosity of our donors… 100 King Restaurant 2 Amys Neapolitan Pizzeria Esthy and Jim Adler Edie and Michael Albert All Fired Up Bethesda Ambassador of the State of Kuwait and Mrs. Salem Al-Sabah Amano The Ambassador of France and Mrs. Jean-David Levitte American Airlines American Trucking Association Paul and Sally Amoruso AnnieWorks Anonymous Arena Stage Arthur Murray Dance Center Auction Committee Axtmann Studio Jamie and Joseph Baldinger Barista on Demand, LLC Beadazzled Jeannien and Michael Berkman Philip Bermingham Photography Tracy and Adam Bernstein '81 Lisa and Josh Bernstein '81 Molly Bernstein '09 Chef Bertrand Amena Ali and Gus Bessalel Beyda's Lad and Lassie Blue Duck Tavern Elizabeth Manson and Jeb Boasberg Carol and John Boochever David Bottini Joan and John Bray Dalton Brody Peggy Hamburg and Peter Brown Lori H. Bubes The Buccaneer Bull Pasture Mountain Ranch Cactus Cantina Restaurant Cafe Milano California Tortilla Lael Brainard and Kurt Campbell Patty Carocci Catering by Windows Chadwick's Restaurant Chef Geoff's Chesapeake Bay Foundation Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC Chevy Chase Klinger Advanced Aesthetics Rita Chhibber Clean Cuts "The Don" of Elite Auto Grooming Chelsea Clinton '97 College Hunks Hauling Junk Consider It Done Barbara Conte Richard James Cook Curtis Cox Michael Davies '11 Nicole Davison '97 Dogtail Solutions Domino Pizza Down Dog Yoga Dream Dinners Claire and Albert Dwoskin Lori and David Eisner Lois Hechinger England '43 and Richard England Equinox Fitness for Health Meg and Samuel Flax Fleet Feet Sports Adams Morgan Georgiana and David Forrester Friends of the Auction Friendship Hospital for Animals Alison Fritz Susan Pettey and Roland Frye Jr. '68 Julie Furth 137 Thanks to the generosity of our donors… Laura and Doug Gansler '81 Rebecca Cunningham and Peter Gaylor Gifford's Ice Cream and Candy Co. Barbara Glaeser Photography, Ltd. Ann Glendinning Glendinning Piano Studio Kristin Mannion and H.P. Goldfield Pauline Sobel and Larry Gondelman Linda and Bill Graves Lisa and Murry Gunty Nicole Alfandre Halbreiner '78 and Mick Halbreiner Gillian Han ’15 Christopher Hart Carol and Keith Hartwell Headfirst Sports and Day Camps Heineman Myers Contemporary Art Joslyn and Stephen Hills Susan Feeney and Steve Hirsh Maryland Pao '80 and Steven Holland Louisa Hollman '80 and Steve Hollman Hot Yoga Ivy Howells Indebleu Restaurant James G. DAVIS Construction Group Johnson's Florist and Garden Center Sara Jones and Barclay Jones '74 Just Cakes Misha Kachman Phyllis Kane The Kellogg Collection Kenwood Country Club Leslie Rose and Stephen Kohn Caroline Landau Lebanese Taverna Anne Styles and Richard Lesczynski Abby and Rob Levin Susan Vitale and Henry Levin Claire Levy Stephanie and Howard Lewin May Liang and Jim Lintott Jenifer Lippincott Ksenya Litvak Rich Lodish Beth and Bill Loizeaux Stacey and Gregory Lubar '88 Karen Barker and George Marcou '75 Nancy Markowitz Terry McAuliffe Lyle and Amy (Herz) McReynolds Shivani and Anil Miglani Mila's Catering The Modern Mongolian Barbeque Maura and Dan Mudd '76 Susan Kline and Jeff Mullaney Noah, Elise and Steven Museles The Museum of Modern Art NASCAR, compliments of Linda and Bill Graves National Portrait Gallersy Nina and Mehmood Nina Nathani Neiman Marcus Andrea Newman Elizabeth Norton '84 and Robert Norton, Jr. Mark Pachter Parents of the Class of 2015 Park Hyatt Birgitte Wilhelmsen and Friis Arne Petersen The Point of It All Donna Osborn and Beth Polakoff Estee and Elliott Portnoy Potomac Fitness Potomac Kennels Potomac Pizza at Chevy Chase Center 138 Thanks to the generosity of our donors… Jeffrey Ransom Kevin Reese Cynthia Reichhardt -- Jeweled Treasures Renu Med Spa Restaurant Nora Tom Ricks Ridgewells Will Ris Rubenstein Sculpting Studios, Barton Rubenstein '81 Rudd Foundation Cathy Runnells Paolo Sacco Deborah and Michael Salzberg Santa Lucia Estate Coffee The family of Mari Schleuning --Nathaniel ('03), Jonathan and Martin Franks Amy Goldberg and Andrew Schwartz Deborah Harmon and Robert Seder SETTLEMENTCORP, Todd Deckelbaum '75 Shah and Shah Appraisers Alison Bernstein Shulman '83 and John Shulman Sidwell Summer Elizabeth Siegal Sue and Brent Siler Katie Smith Sloan '73 and Richard Sloan Lawrence Small Tina and Albert Small, Jr. '74 Caroline and Stephen Springer The Standard Court-A Renaissance Hotel Christian Stephens '08 Hilary and Ty Stephens Madeline Stewart Sue Fischer Division of Catering by Windows Mary Hall Surface Sushi-Ko Japanese Restaurant Tabandeh Carrington and Jake Tarr Tenley Sport and Health Club Dorrie Thompson Tiny Jewel Box Julia and Victor Tolkan Tosca UMAC, Inc. Lise Van Susteren Violin Studio David and Lori Vise Stefanie Walker Mei Xu and David Wang, Pacific Trade International The Washington Post Watson Adventures Joann and Richard Wiener Peter L. Weiss Laurie Williams Joy and Blair Willing Elsa Walsh and Bob Woodward The Wright Touch Traveling Spa The Yellowstone Association Donors of "Build-A-Bar" Catalog Number 48 in the Signature Silent Section Edie and Michael Albert Michelle and George Ballman Kiersten and Mark Butterfield Lisa Fuentes and Thomas Cohen Dia and Matthew Costello Elizabeth and Christopher Dudley Betsy Carpenter and James Gibney Miriam Gonzales and Michael Fitzpatrick Anne and Scott Hefter Kara Sacilotto and Eli Johnson 139 Thanks to the generosity of our donors… Stephanie and Howard Lewin Susie and Tim O'Mara Francesca and Ned Neaher Kathleen and Kevin Ryan Frances and Alan Singer Kay Burgunder Stevens '68 and Gary Stevens Eileen Hsieh and Michael Tomenga Liz Singer and Stephen Weisbrod Lucy and T. Clark Weymouth 140