Event Schedule
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Event Schedule
Event Schedule 5:30 pm ............. Registration Begins Welcome Champagne compliments of The Grubb Co. 5:30 pm.............. Silent Auction, PUBLIC Bike raffle ticket sales, Passed Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails 6:30 – 8:00 pm... Photo booth Photo booth compliments of Maxi Lilley & Red Oak Realty 7:25 pm ............. Silent Auction Begins Closing By Category 7:25 pm: Art, Books, Jewelry, Kids Items and other categories 7:40 pm: Classroom Baskets & Projects 7:50 pm: Parties, Claremont Middle School Silent Fund-A-Need 8:00 pm ............. Dinner Seating Live Auction & Chabot Raise Your Paddle Raffle Winners announced (Wine Cellar, Beer Cave, PUBLIC bike) 9:30 pm.............. Check out begins: Take-home bags compliments of The Grubb Co. 10:30 pm............ Thank You & Good Night! Chabot’s 2014 Spring Auction Each year, Chabot looks forward to gathering together for a common cause – to demonstrate how important our children and their education are to us! This year’s “Spring Fling” Auction has a fundraising goal of $150,000, to ensure that our dynamic enrichment programs — music, science, art, media, library, gardening, P.E. and Spanish — continue to thrive. The Auction happens in two phases – the Online Auction, and the Gala event. The Online Auction launches on Wednesday, March 26, and ends on Thursday, April 3. Our procurement team has secured items from over 500 generous donors. New this year, bidders will have access to every party. We have something for every budget and interest! The Gala will be held on Saturday, April 5, at the Greek Ascension Community Center. This year’s venue will be decorated with beautiful art and craft created by our children – come be inspired by their creativity. The Gala evening begins with a complimentary glass of champagne while you peruse the Silent Auction tables. Try one of our signature cocktails at the no-host bar while you mix and mingle. After the last silent auction table closes, take your seat to enjoy a delicious three-course meal. Chris Schreiber, former PTA President, will serve as our Master of Ceremonies and assist professional auctioneer Jane Alexiandis with this year’s Live Auction. We will close out the night by announcing the raffle winners of the Wine Cellar, Beer Cave, and PUBLIC Bike, and presenting a photo montage of Chabot students. Please use this catalog as your guide to the 2014 Chabot Auction experience. We’ve listed all of our Live and Silent Auction offerings and helpful instructions which start on page 6. The Chabot Auction is a time to celebrate our wonderful school and continue building our Chabot community. We thank you for joining us! — The Auction Committee 2 Many thanks to our generous sponsors! Title Sponsor $3000 Level The Grubb Company, with DJ Grubb, Jeff Robarts, & Hope Broderick Bobcat Booster $1,500 Level MPR Financial/Tom Nitsan Principal’s Corner $1,000 Level Marvin Gardens/Ruth Goldstone; Red Oak Realty/Maxi Lilley; Bank of Commerce Mortgage/Faramarz Moeen-Ziai; Piedmont Dental By Design/ Jill Martenson Faculty Favorite $500 Level Adventure Time Extended Day Care; Bakesale Betty; 4by6.com Teacher’s Pet $350 Level Antidote Juice; La Farine; Anteloop Honor Roll $200 Level Jeff and Teri Wong Miscellaneous Cash Donation The Model Garage In-Kind Donations Andrew Floor (spirits); Trumer Brauerei (beer); Teresa Tauchi & Sam Boonin (sparkling wine); Jane Alexiadis, ISA Personal Property Appraiser (auctioneer) The 2014 Chabot Auction couldn’t happen without our sponsors and all the generous donations from the local business community, as well as from our own parents, teachers, staff, families and friends. We hope you will help us in thanking our business community when you shop at, dine in or visit their establishments. 3 Appreciation to the 2014 Auction Team 2014 Auction CoChairs Bernadette Kirchstetter Natalie Mehta Procurement Emily Sullivan Estedar Gizaw Greg Estow Helen Hyun Kristie Krishnan Larissa Pernice Linda Owczarz Mari Morrish Michelle Bilensky Michelle Chackerian Sachi Giraldo Sam Graff Sarah Drekmeier Sarah Marchik Tammy Bradley Teresa Tauchi Terri Pessutti Sponsorships Sarah Drekmeier Auction Parties Leslie Ayers Vickie Ma 4 Live Auction Sarah Drekmeier Raffles: Beer Cave, Instant Wine Cellar & PUBLIC Bike Sally Barry Sarah Drekmeier Steven Meyer Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie Garcia Publicity Adrienne De Angelo Amy Lemley Morris Dye Teresa Tauchi Graphic Design Elaina Briant Online Auction Kappy Sugawara Joyce Wu Larry Dolton Sarah Windels Teri Wong Gala Event Amy Golden Anne & Bob Tway Lucy Chen Margot Fernandez Mick Erausquin Rebecca Amato Rebecca Silbert Rochelle Clewer Sophia & Karim Kassab (Leads) Steve Wiersema Teresa Kalnoskas Teresa Tauchi Post Auction Karie Dewan Live Auctioneer Jane Alexiadis Master of Ceremonies Chris Schreiber Auction Special Features Welcome Champagne A glass of bubbly, compliments of The Grubb Company, will welcome you when you arrive at the gala! Cheers! INSTANT WINE CELLAR RAFFLE This vast array of wine comprises donations from Chabot parents, teachers and staff. The opportunity to win this collection can be yours by purchasing one ticket for $30 or two tickets for $50. We will only sell 150 raffle tickets, so be sure to purchase yours before they sell out! You may buy tickets prior to the gala by contacting Sally Barry ([email protected]). Thank you to all of the generous wine donors! The winner will be announced at the Gala. BEER CAVE RAFFLE In addition to an Instant Wine Cellar, we will be holding our inaugural Beer Cave raffle. The Chabot community generously donated to our Beer Cave, which ranges from popular stouts to locally-brewed beers. This Beer Cave can be yours by purchasing one ticket for $30 or two tickets for $50. We will only sell 150 raffle tickets, so be sure to purchase yours before they sell out. You may buy tickets prior to the gala by contacting Steven Meyer ([email protected]). Thank you for all the generous beer donations! The winner will be announced at the Gala. PUBLIC BIKE RAFFLE Similar to last year, we will be selling raffle tickets to win a seven-speed bike from PUBLIC! You’ll be turning heads riding on one of their European-styled bikes that have been featured in Vogue, ELLE Decor and Sunset. Raffle tickets will only be sold at the gala: one for $30; two or more for $25 each. Winner can choose between the V7 or C7 in available colors, and may also pay the difference to upgrade the bike to a different model. The winner will be announced at the gala. 5 RAISE YOUR PADDLE Throughout the Live Auction, the auctioneer will ask everyone to raise their paddle in the name of supporting enrichment programs at Chabot. We will have four paddle calls in varying amounts: $1,000, $500, $250, and $100. If you feel you are able to contribute, please consider making a monetary donation at this time. Thank you in advance for your generosity! increments will be indicated on each bid sheet; please honor them. To be valid, bids must comply with the minimum bids and be legible. Signing your name and bid amount on the bid sheet constitutes a legal contract to purchase the silent auction item at the price you stated, if your bid is the winning bid. The last (highest) valid bid entered prior to the table closing will be the winning bid. CLAREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL “SILENT” FUND-A-NEED See, Think and Wonder! Design Space Thinking & Making is a new Claremont Middle School elective focused on encouraging creative, nonconforming, unconventional approaches to design. While the classroom has already been transformed from a disheveled art room to a colorful design workspace, there is more to do! To take this class to the next level, it needs equipment to create a fully functional maker space. Top priority items include adjustable -height work tables and a selection of tools to make tinkering— and problem solving—possible! Please support this endeavor with your fund-a-need donation. Bidding for Parties All hosts have established a maximum number of “seats” for their parties, and they are available on either a fixed price or biddable basis. All prices listed are per person and not per couple. Fixed price seats are filled on a first come first serve basis, where your spot is guaranteed at a certain price. Please note that all of the fixed price parties will be available in the online auction, so it is possible for all seats to be filled prior to the gala. We recommend you bid early! Biddable seats are available on a progressive bidding basis. The bidding starts at the lowest level, say $30/person. Once the $30 spots are full, following bidders will take their spots at the next level, say $35/person. Therefore, some people may pay different amounts to attend the same event. Check the bidding often to make sure no one has outbid you! PHOTO BOOTH A photo booth, compliments of Maxi Lilley and Red Oak Realty, will be available during the Silent Auction for guests to enjoy. Step in the booth, have your photo taken, and take home a free memento of this special evening! The Way to Play Live Auction The auctioneer will open bidding at the minimum bid amount. To bid on an item, hold your card with your bidder number up until the auctioneer acknowledges your bid. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the winner of the item. A bid acknowledged by the auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase the item. If a group is bidding on one item, please designate one person to place your combined bid. Payment All items must be paid for by the end of the evening. We gladly accept personal checks made payable to “Chabot PTA,” credit cards and cash. To speed check-out, please register your credit card during check-in. Silent Auction The silent auction begins at 5:30 pm. At the auction, a bid sheet is displayed near each item. To place a bid, write your last name, bid number, and amount of your bid on the bid sheet. The initial bid amount and bid Item Pick Up Once you have paid for your winning items, you will be issued a receipt. Please present this receipt at the bagging tables to take your winnings home! 6 Registration Upon entering the auction, you will receive your bid number. Use only the bid number assigned to you for bidding on silent and live auction items. 7 Live Auction 3000: The Slam Dunk: Warriors Signed Basketball Oh yeah! How many of our young basketball stars would love to have an official Warriors basketball? Can you match the signature to the player? This authentic NBA Spalding indoor game ball replica has been signed by the 2013-14 Golden State Warriors team. Includes certificate of authenticity dated 2/11/14. Thank you: Golden State Warriors 3001: The Castaway: Sail Across the Bay Enjoy a fantastic Day on the Bay with your hosts, Captain Max and First Mate Maggie! You and up to 7 guests will enjoy an epic day, sailing San Francisco Bay on a private yacht. We'll depart from the Berkeley Marina and sail under the new Bay Bridge, wave at the tourists on Pier 39 and sail past Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate before we sail home with the wind at our backs as the sun slips beneath the horizon. The Captain and First Mate will work with you to create an amazing itinerary and lasting memories! You provide the picnic, they provide the beverages. Date of sail to be arranged by mutual agreement. Thank you: Max & Maggie Fancher 3002: The Avalon (Catalina Island) Enjoy a beautiful 3 night stay in a stylish rental unit overlooking the water that can accommodate 4 people. Unit includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, balcony and washer and dryer. Located in the heart of downtown Catalina directly across from Avalon's harbor, the unit offers wireless internet access, big screen television and DVD player. Package also includes round trip ferry tickets for two, and one day of bike rental for four. 3 consecutive night stay, excluding Spring Break, 4th of July week, Thanksgiving week and New Year's week. No pets. Thank you: Artimesa Bradley, Tammy & Mike Bradley, Catalina Express, Brown’s Bikes 8 | live auction 3003: The Beefcake (Dad's Club Handy Men) Do you have a room you've always wanted to repaint? How about pictures to be hung on your walls? Put the Dad's Club to work in your home and yard! The details: 8 dads for 4 hours. What's in: painting (one room), hanging things, moving things, digging holes, putting up shelves, assembling things, fixing things (light construction like puttying a hole), gluing things, hammering things. What's out: heavy construction like dry wall, electrical, or plumbing. Winning bidder to pick from 3-4 dates provided by Dad’s Club. Thank you: Chabot Dad's Club 3004: The Infinity and Beyond (VIP Pixar)! You and up to five adult friends will enjoy a tour around the beautiful campus of Pixar Animation Studios, and a special animation demo about how Pixar makes the magic happen. You will also be treated to a VIP visit in the Lucky 7 Lounge, a secret "room" that is only open to exclusive visitors, celebrities and dignitaries. See the book with VIP visitor signaturesfrom Tom Cruz to Reese Witherspoon. It was one of Steve Job's favorite places in Pixar, and something he mentioned in his memoirs. Enjoy some drinks and lunch with your host, Andrew Gordon, for what is sure to be a fun afternoon. Date to be determined with host. Thank you: Andrew R Gordon & Kerry Demme 3005: La Casa Bonita (Todos Santos Home) Relax for a week in this stunning three-bedroom house and take in the vibe of a more traditional Mexico. This house, complete with your own private pool, sleeps eight and can easily accommodate two families. Walk to the beach or drive just five minutes to one of the top surf breaks on the Pacific coast. The town boasts galleries showcasing the work of the hundreds of expatriate artists that have settled here, an organic market, notable restaurants, yoga, and even a school that often accepts visiting children for the week. This quiet Baja town is just 45 minutes from La Paz airport or 90 minutes from Cabo. Thank you: Kent Deverell & Alison McCauley live auction | 9 3006: The Alpine (Tahoe Donner) Whether it's winter or summer, it's time to explore all that the High Sierras have to offer! Enjoy a 7 consecutive night stay in a beautiful, family-friendly Tahoe Donner home - three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, close to Lake Tahoe and right across the street from the Trout Creek Recreation Center with pool, jacuzzi, and gym. Included are two adult ski lift tickets for Squaw Valley or Alpine Meadows for use in the winter OR two adult tickets for the Squaw Valley aerial tram in the summer. Winning bidder may also choose one from a variety of winter or summer activities at Tahoe Donner, including downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, golf or equestrian trail rides. Dogs permitted with prior approval. Expires March 2015. Cleaning fees not included. See photos at http://deuberhome.com/misc_htmls/scheeHaus/ index.html Thank you: The Deuber Family 3007: Family Roadtrip (Eurovan Camper Weekend) Relive the family camping trips of your youth — or what you wished it had been -- by cruising around in a 1995 Eurovan Camper: a European-spec cargo transporter, converted into a camper van by... Winnebago! It's got air conditioning, seats and beds for four, a working stove and sink (but no fridge); and an auto-reverse cassette player you can use to revive all your mixed tapes. It might even have Dolby. Most important, it's still got the ability to make memories together. Take her out for the weekend with the family, up to three nights, but maybe not too far. Includes a full tank of gas! Thank you: Lucy & Rich Chen 3008: The Big Kahuna (Principal for a Day) Your child and a friend will spend a day in the life of Chabot Principal Jonathan Mayer. They will greet Chabot students as they arrive at school, visit classrooms, and grade each class for learning, safety, and attendance. Your child will also visit with the custodians and librarians, go out to lunch with Mr. Mayer, and help solve any little emergencies during the day. Thank you: Jonathan Mayer 10 | live auction 3009: Bakesale Betty Dinner Party Award winning and world famous "Bakesale Betty" aka Alison Barakat, one of our very own Chabot parents, will come to your house and prepare dinner for 8 people. Work with this Chez Panisse alum to develop a delicious menu for your next special milestone birthday or special occasion! Includes all labor and materials, except beverages. Thank you: Alison Barakat & Michael Camp 3010: Rockridge Market Hall Experience Back for another year, you and a Market Hall Catering Chef will design a menu for eight in your home. You will be invited to go shopping with our Market Hall Culinary Experts to gather ingredients for the meal, choose the wines, and develop the design for your floral centerpiece. To top it off, Market Hall will prepare and serve the meal in your home. Winner to give Market Hall three months notice to ensure adequate preparation time. Thank you: Rockridge Market Hall 3011: Private Dinner for Eight at Toast Enjoy a fantastic dinner for eight at local wine bar and restaurant Toast. Coowned by Chabot parent, Heather Sittig, this enchanting evening will be hosted onsite at Toast, and will include a customized four-course meal with wine pairings. This special meal may be booked any time, excluding Friday and Saturday evenings. Do you have an upcoming anniversary or special birthday? Thank you: Toast, Heather Sittig & Sam Jackson 3012: The $*&K Yeah (SF Giants tix) Impress the SF Giants fan in your life with four incredible tickets to see the 2010 and 2012 World Series Champs play at AT&T Park. Choose four tickets to one game or two tickets for two different games of your choice. These seats are in such an unbelievably prime location - Club level, behind home plate - that you'll find yourself repeating Tim Lincecum's immortal two words to yourself over and over again. Opening day not included. Thank you: Rebecca & David Silbert live auction | 11 Silent Auction Parties 4200-4204: Guided Wild Mushroom Hunt (4/12/14) Former Bay Area Mycological Society member, Josh Collins, will take a select group of fungi hungry adults to hunt for wild mushrooms in a nearby regional park. We will break at the halfway point for a hearty hiker's lunch (provided), then continue on into the early afternoon. We may find Chanterelles, Oyster Mushrooms and Candy Caps. The hike will be moderate to tough. Come get a little muddy and have a lot of fun foraging for wild delicacies. 7 spots available: 2 spots online, 5 spots at gala. This is a multiple bidder item, bidding starts at $30. 4243: Smokin' Poker Party (4/26/14) Deal me in! Come all you poker fans and test your luck with a seat at the Chabot Poker Party! Each participant will enjoy hours of poker, good grub, lots to drink and many laughs (not to mention chips)! Prizes will be awarded to the top chip winners. Hosted by Amy Golden & Robert Goodson and Kelly Cushner & Jeff McCarthy. 20 spots @ $40 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4244: Spring Pickling Party & Luncheon (4/27/14) Come learn to make your version of the current culinary rage - pickles - on Sunday, April 27, from 11am-1pm. Master three pickling techniques and take home a recipe book, pickles made by hosts Catherine Firpo, Sharon Flor and Ruth Woodruff, along with your own. A scrumptious lunch will be served with pickles as the star. You will also learn to make hot sauce just the way you like it. 8 spots @ $75 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4245: Russian Kettlebell at Crossfit Oakland (4/27/14) Join Lance Velasquez, CrossFit Oakland's Kettlebell King, in a 60-minute introductory class. Kettlebell workouts increase strength, endurance, 12 | parties agility and balance. They challenge both the muscular and cardiovascular system with dynamic, total-body movements, all while keeping the body in complete alignment. Join your hosts Al Flor, Beth Quade and Kim Wilson on Sunday, April 27 at 11am at CrossFit Oakland's Uptown location on 41st Street. 15 spots @ $25 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4246: Beltane Ritual: Discover the Divine Feminine (5/1/14) Beltane is traditionally a time to celebrate new life, passion, abundance and creativity. In our modern-day interpretation, we will look for the places in our lives to infuse this creative energy. Step into an evening of ritual where your host, Sirena Masket, will lead you on a guided imaginal journey to connect with your feminine nature. We will close with wine and refreshments, and you will walk away with greater access to your own creativity and intuition. 30 spots @ $60 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4247: Spa Party at Spruce Salon (5/2/14) Join hosts Beth Amabile and Terri Pessutti for a well-deserved ladies' evening of relaxation and rejuvenation at the gorgeous Spruce Salon on College Avenue, owned by Chabot mom Heather Sittig-Jackson. This will be a night to relax and take a break from your busy life. The lucky women in attendance will enjoy two to three mini spa services, appetizers and wine. Note to families with hard-working moms: This event makes a perfect early Mother's Day gift! 15 spots @ $100 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4205-4206: Glass Fusing for Kids with Dana Zed (5/3/14) Give your crafty kiddos (grade 3 and up) a unique chance to learn from glass artist Dana Zed. Winners will join Dana in her studio, near Chabot, to learn the art of glass fusing, in which you take pieces of colored glass and fuse them together in a kiln to create one-of-a-kind artworks. Saturday, May 3, from 1-4pm. 4 spots available: 2 spots online, 2 spots at gala. This is a multiple bidder item, bidding starts at $40. 4248: Co-Ed Amateur Table Tennis (5/3/14) Join your hosts Mr. Mayer and Dan Francis for an awesome night of table parties | 13 tennis. Mr. Mayer will offer a private, 10-minute lesson for each participant, while round-robin tournament play runs all night. Balls and paddles will be provided. Refuel between matches with pizza and drinks. You don't have to be a champion like China's Deng Yaping. Just grab a paddle and have a blast. We'll see you on Saturday, May 3, in Chabot's Multi-Purpose Room, 7:30 -11pm! 20 spots @ $50 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4249: Ladies Round Robin Tennis/Pool Party (5/4/14) Channel your inner Serena Williams and whack some fuzzy, yellow balls with us! Join hosts Helen Taner, Sarah Drekmeier and Sarah Earl-Novell at the iconic Claremont Resort and Spa on Sunday, May 4, for professional tennis instruction and round-robin play, followed by poolside lounging, libations, and appetizers. Beginner and intermediate players welcome. Racquets are available to borrow. 16 spots @ $100 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4250: Foodie Fantasy: Cheese Pairings (5/9/14) Join us for an evening of exquisite cheese pairings featuring cheeses from London's Neal's Yard Dairy. Renowned Market Hall fromagere, Juliana Uruburu, will guide us. We will learn and eat, enjoying five cheese pairings, drinks and dessert. It's pure palate nirvana! Your hosts, Laura Burnett & Ali Iranmanesh, Kerry & Arturo Hurtado, Kelly Kirkpatrick & Peter Fiske, look forward to seeing you on Friday, May 9, at the Burnett/Iranmanesh home. 20 spots @ $90 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4241: Oliveto in the Afternoon (5/10/14) Indulge in the guilty pleasure of an afternoon cocktail and refined yet simple, fresh Italian food senza i bambini. Join fellow Chabot parents to enjoy delectable food and wine at Oliveto on Sunday, May 10, at 1 pm. A perfect prequel to your Mother's Day fete. Hosted by Sarah & Kai Drekmeier, Sarah Earl-Novell & John Claisse, Helen & Jeffrey Taner, Maxi Lilley & Eric Faurot, Vickie Ma & Patrick Meggyesy and Emma Neale & Nate Laskin. 50 spots @ $110 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 14 | parties 4251: Brewmasters' VIP Tour at Trumer Pils Brauerei (5/15/14) Master Brewer Lars Larson leads a behind-the-scenes VIP tour of Trumer Brauerei, the award-winning local East Bay brewery, on May 15 starting at 7pm. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about making beer. Tour takes about 45 minutes; afterward we will adjourn to the tasting room to enjoy - what else? -beer and pizza. Trumer Brauerei, 1404 4th Street, Berkeley. 15 spots @ $40 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4252: Kindergarten Cocktail Party (5/17/14) Join other K parents at la casa de Krista and Chuck Reinhard for un fiesta muy divertida! Enjoy tacos and tequila, salsa and sangria while you mingle and make lifelong friends. Taco truck fare, muchos margaritas, and delectable desserts by Chabot's own pastry chef Jennifer Brotman will be served. Your hosts the Reinhards, Amy & Dominic Kellerman, Caitlyn Lang & Chris Gaither, and Jennifer Brotman & Eric Oliver hope to see you there. 75 spots @ $50 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4253: RIDE Oakland Indoor Cycling & Brunch (5/18/14) Looking for an intense indoor cycling class with killer beats and a whole lot of woots? This private class will be led by cycling instructor and Chabot parent, Sarah Larson. Post workout, we'll rehydrate and refuel in the studio lounge and deck with a light brunch and drinks prepared by your hosts Sarah Larson, Anne O'Neill, and Jennifer James Alper. Smoothie? Mimosa? You choose. Join us on Sunday, May 18 at 10:30am. 26 spots @ $45 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4277: Walrus Crafting Party (5/18/14) Get a group of friends together and get crafting on Sunday May 18 from 3-5:30pm at Walrus, the upcycled furniture shop in hip Temescal Alley owned by Chabot parent Wendy Renz. Wendy will show you how to transform used leather belts and reclaimed wood into clever little shelves - all materials, tools, and expert instruction will be provided! Enjoy wine and nibbles as you craft a one-of-a-kind shelf you can put up at home or give as a gift. 6 spots @ $50 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. parties | 15 4254: Rockridge Bike Treasure Hunt (5/25/14) Send your kids on a Rockridge treasure hunt via bike under the supervision of Patrick Hennessey, Chris Schreiber, Bill Carson, Ted Bluey and Matt Borden. Kids will follow clues that lead them on a mystery tour in the area. We'll meet at a prearranged destination and kids can be picked up after a delicious picnic lunch (included). Ability to ride a bike for 3 miles and basic street safety are a must. Suggested age is grade 2 and up. Sunday, May 25, from 10am-1pm. 10 spots @ $40 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4255: UEFA Champions League Final (5/26/14) Soccer geeks unite! Whether you support Arsenal, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Barcelona or Manchester City, you can't miss the final of the UEFA Champions League, the world's most popular and hard-fought soccer club competition. Join your hosts, Kerri & Arturo Hurtado and Amy Lemley & Justin Horner for a fun afternoon of top-shelf soccer live from Lisbon! Drinks and snacks from the lands of the finalists will be served. 20 spots @ $25 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4256: Let's Play Mah Jongg! (5/31/14) Originated in China during the time of Confucius, Mah Jongg is a rummylike game played with tiles rather than cards. Your hosts Amy Lemley & Justin Horner and Emily & Brian Sullivan will kick off the evening with a Mah Jongg-inspired cocktail of ginger-infused liqueur and a short tutorial on the rules of this fun and easy game. Then we'll break out into groups of four to play Mah Jongg and take a break mid-evening for a tasty Chinese dinner. 12 spots @ $50 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4257: Ooh La La Spa! For Kids (5/31/14) Your child deserves three hours of pampering and restoration at Ooh La La La Spa! Only 10 children, grades K-5 can enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and fun! Facial, mani-pedi, hot tub, kids tattoos, snack and crafts are all included in one great price, brought to you by hosts Shirley Saunders, Samantha Petitdemange, and Bev King, Bring your child(ren) to the 16 | parties Saunders residence on May 31 from 2-5pm. 10 spots @ $40 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4209-4214: Learn to Make Sausage with Al Flor (6/1/14) For years Chabotians have fiercely bid to learn the sweet science of sausage making from Chabot's porcine aficionado. Join Al Flor at home for an afternoon of sausage making and fun. You will learn all the basic techniques grinding, seasoning and casing. We'll make three types of pork sausages and you'll take home approx. 10 pounds of lean product. Enjoy drinks, snacks and sausage on Sunday, June 1, 2014, from 11am-4pm. 8 spots available: 2 spots online, 6 spots at gala. This is a multiple bidder item, bidding starts at $60. 4258: Bakesale Betty Chicken Pot Pie Dinner (6/7/14) Who doesn't love a mouth-watering meal of Bakesale Betty's famous chicken pot pie? Lucky for us, Bakesale Betty herself, Alison Barakat, is a Chabot parent and will be serving up a delectable dinner at the Silbert home on Saturday, June 7. Join your hosts Alison Barakat & Michael Camp, Rebecca & David Silbert, and Rochelle Clewer & Andrew Floor for dinner and drinks - and be sure to save room for strawberry shortcake for dessert! 100 spots @ $75 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4259: Margarita Mamas! (6/14/14) Come celebrate surviving the school year by toasting your fellow Chabot madres with "Salud" and a clink of margarita glasses! What better way to kick off summer than an afternoon of appetizers, perfect margaritas, music, dancing and fun? Join your hosts and fellow Chabot moms Rebecca Ivans Amato, Kristan Almgren, Leslie Ayers and Amy Mays on Saturday, June 14, from 3-8pm and leave the kids - and your cares - at home with some other responsible adult. 50 spots @ $50 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4215-4220: Bobcat Vista Social Club (6/21/14) Join hosts Jennifer Guitart & Kevin Boyd, Sharie & Jason Mendrey for a Cuban cooking class/dinner party at one of their homes. Learn to prepare authentic Cuban fare - black beans and rice, chicken adobo, plantains, parties | 17 veggies, and flan for dessert - or just relax with a mojito in hand as music fills the air while your friends cook up a feast! Saturday, June 21, 2014. 8 spots available: 2 spots online, 6 spots at gala. This is a multiple bidder item, bidding starts at $60. 4260: Ethiopian Dinner (9/6/14) Ethiopian dining brings together tastes, aromas and the sounds of friendship and family - a sensory experience that is organic, intimate and memorable. Come enjoy an evening of authentic Ethiopian cuisine, contemporary music and art at the home of your hosts Estedar Gizaw & Henock Gessesse on Saturday, September 6. Vegan dishes available upon request. 20 spots @ $75 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4261: A Visit to the Volcano for Grades K-2 (9/6/14) Do your kids know they have a volcano in their backyard? Geologist and Chabot dad Peter Fiske will lead a 2-hour geologic tour at the Sibley Volcanic Preserve for kids K-2. We will examine outcrops, take samples and identify minerals. Kids get a geologic map, a snack and rock specimens to keep. A parent or guardian is required for each Chabot child or set of siblings - everyone needs a ticket, including adults. Saturday, September 6, at 10am. 40 spots @ $25 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4262: A Visit to the Volcano for Grades 3-4 (9/6/14) Do your kids know they have a volcano in their backyard? Geologist and Chabot dad Peter Fiske will lead a 2-hour geologic tour at the Sibley Volcanic Preserve for kids grade 3 and up. We will examine outcrops, take samples and identify minerals. Kids get a geologic map, a snack and rock specimens to keep. A parent or guardian is required for each Chabot child or set of siblings - everyone needs a ticket, including adults. Saturday, September 6, at 1pm. 40 spots @ $25 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4272: Kids' Toy Maker Faire Open Studio (9/27/14) Does your kid love to build his or her own toys and constructions? Do you want to encourage the budding creativity and boundless imagination 18 | parties you see in your child? Come and visit Phil Weglarz, the new Pied Piper of Boyd Avenue, for a fantastic afternoon of toy making, using only upcycled and household materials. Phil is the founder of Active Imagination, where kids are encouraged to play out the vivid contents of their imaginations using play acting, animation, costumes, props, model-making, creative movement, storytelling, and film-making. Learn more at http://www. youractiveimagination.com. 10 spots @ $50 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4263: THE Cocktail Party (9/27/14) Get ready to shake and stir with SterlingCoooperDraperChabot! Let's Celebrate Mad Men style to benefit Chabot. Don your 1960s vintage chic attire and join other dapper Chabot parents for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and friendly conversation on Saturday, September 27, at a home in the neighborhood. You'd be mad not to attend the biggest Chabot party of the year, hosted by Estedar Gizaw & Henock Gessesse, Rochelle Clewer & Andrew Floor and several other couples. 150 spots @ $75 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4264: Aloha, Chabot! Tropical Extravaganza (10/4/14) Transport yourself to the tropics without leaving Oakland! Join hosts Jacquelyn Anderson & Todd Lee, Leslie Ayers & Lew Price, Amy Mays & Peter Barthmaier, Elaina & Robert Briant, and Cassie & Bryce Carroll for an island feast and tropical libations to suit any taste. On Saturday, October 4, we'll fire up tiki torches as the sun sets over Rockridge and dine under the stars, sharing good food and good times. 60 spots @ $75 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4275: Lesley Evers Shopping Party (10/8/14) Shopping is always more fun with girlfriends - and even more so when it's for a good cause. Join hosts Gretchen Schreiber and Danielle Bluey for an exclusive evening at Lesley Evers on College Avenue. Browse the racks of gorgeous frocks, chat with friends, sip bubbly and snack in between trying on fab fashion. The shop will also donate a portion of the night's sales to Chabot! Wednesday, October 8, at 6pm. 20 spots @ $20 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. parties | 19 4265: Family Zumba Party! (10/10/14) Zumba fanatic? Never even heard of it? All Chabot parents and kids 4th grade and up are invited to join us for a dance fitness party for all levels. Come out and get down for a good cause! We'll bring the instructors (Chabot mamas, Sara Richard and Erin Thompson), the music and some healthy snacks. You bring comfy clothes, energy and your water bottle. Be prepared to sweat! Chabot Multi-Purpose Room, Friday, October 10, from 6:30-8:30pm. 100 spots @ $10 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4231-4239: Make Your Own Gourmet Pizza (11/1/14) Snag your chance to learn the secrets to making authentic gourmet pizza! Join us for an evening of great food, drink and pizza tutelage! Peter Lena & Andrea Bednarova step you through making your own Italian style pizza in their wood-burning oven with assistance from Jennifer & Burt Alper. Crust and topping options abound and the top pizza maker wins a prize. No one leaves dissatisfied on Saturday, November 1, at 7 pm. 12 spots available: 3 spots online, 9 spots at gala. This is a multiple bidder item, bidding starts at $70. 4221-4229: Autumn Cheese & Beer (10/12/14) Come enjoy an afternoon of cheese and beer with Jessica and Ali Cannon on Sunday, October 12, from 1-4pm. Cheese maven Mariah Sparks, a veteran "cheese goddess" from Rainbow Grocery in San Francisco, will delight party-goers with the best cheese you've ever tasted. Each cheese is introduced like a literary dance that will get your mouth watering. Cheese will be paired with craft beers selected by Ali Cannon, Raffi's dad and beer aficianado. From distinctive IPAs to complex barleywines and porters to unforgettable stouts, you won't want to miss this taste explosion where unique wheels of goat, cow and sheep cheese meet up with extra hops and rich beers with coffee and chocolate notes in an intimate setting. 12 spots available: 3 spots online, 9 spots at gala. This is a multiple bidder item, bidding starts at $50. 4267: Bavarian Fall Dinner (11/8/14) On a chilly fall evening, what better way to warm your soul than a three course, home cooked Bavarian dinner? Start out with Fladlesuppe, followed by Schweinebraten, Leberkas with Spatzle and Blaukraut, and top off the evening with rich Apfelstrudel and Bayerisch Creme. Bavarian beer and German wine complement the meal. Definitely something for meat lovers. Hosted by Stefanie & David Deuber and Bernadette & Tom Kirchstetter on Saturday, November 8. 16 spots @ $80 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4266: Cocktails and Stitches Knitting Party (10/17/14) If you love to knit, want to learn how to knit, or simply want to hang out and watch people knit, then come to the Cocktails & Stitches Knitting Party. Enjoy an evening of fabulous appetizers, delicious cocktails, and knitting with hosts Sara Jewell and Michelle Chackerian! We do what knitters do everywhere - hang out and chat (or dare we say, gossip?!). Bring your own knitting needles and yarn. We can help you start a project or get you back on track on an old one. It's never too early to also begin thinking about hand-crafted holiday gifts. What are you waiting for? Join us at the Chackerian residence on October 17, at 7 pm. 14 spots @ $35 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 20 | parties 4268: Beauty & Bubbles at Benefit (11/14/14) Get ready for an exclusive evening of beauty, champagne, and chocolate with your Chabot hosts and Benefit Cosmetics on 4th Street in Berkeley! Benefit will close its doors to the public for our VIP beauty-bash during which you'll receive a 20-minute makeover and your choice of a brow wax, brow tint, or lash tint. Benefit and your hostesses will provide savory and sweet snacks, wine and champagne. What better way to help you and your friends take time for yourselves and simply R-E-L-A-X? Give yourself (or someone you love) a pre-holiday treat, hosted by Lisa Gendzwill, Natalie Mehta, and Anne O'Neill on Friday, November 14 at 7pm. 15 spots @ $60 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4269: Make Your Own Herbal Holiday Gifts (11/30/14) Do you love using natural home and beauty products? How about DIY projects? Learn how to make herbal spa gifts for friends and family from Nurse Practitioner Carolyn Bernstein on Sunday, November 30, from 1:30 parties | 21 - 4 pm making holiday gifts like bath salts and natural antibacterial hand spray - a great gift idea for your kids' teachers! The class will include all supplies and instruction to make at least 6 items. 8 spots @ $75 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4270: Chabot Holiday Party (12/13/14) You are invited to an evening of good cheer! Mix and mingle with friends old and new as you enjoy delectable food and plentiful drinks in a home filled with warmth and laughter. It's the perfect way to mark another year shared with the Chabot community. Saturday, December 13, at 7:30pm at the home of Rebecca & David Silbert. Hosted by Chabot parents for Chabot parents. 80 spots @ $25 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4271: Wine Mine Wine Tasting Party (2/5/15) Come join us for a fab evening of wine tasting. There will be plenty of appetizers to coat the stomach and lots of fellow Chabot parents with whom to enjoy your wines. This is a perfect starting point for a dinner out. Or stick around and build the perfect mixed case. Hosted by Chrissy Mazzeo & Jeremy Fisch, Jennifer James & Burt Alper and Jean Rhow & Joel Ullman from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Wine Mine on February 5, 2015. 50 spots @ $40 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4273: Cal vs. Stanford Women's Basketball (TBD) Are you a Cal Bear or Stanford Cardinal? Treat your child to an afternoon of spirited collegiate rivalry between the Cal and Stanford women's basketball teams. Hosted by Amy Lemley & Justin Horner, the afternoon begins with face painting and pre-game antics. Then we head to the game at Cal and end the day with a pizza party. It's five hours of free time for you and a fun-filled day for your child (grades 2 to 5). 12-5pm (date TBD). 15 spots @ $40 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. 4274: Super Soccer Outing (TBD) Your little kicker will love being a part of "Chabot Day at Cal." The kids will meet the Cal women's soccer team, get autographs, then pig out on pizza 22 | parties delivered right to the stadium! Super Soccer Day will be held in October, date TBD, pending on Cal Women's Soccer schedule. This is a must-do outing for your soccer star! Hosted by Ruth Goldstone & Jamie Eder. 40 spots @ $40 each, fixed price. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. Classroom Baskets & Projects 3310: K - Brackett: "Pamper your Mom" gift basket Soothe, regenerate, and adorn yourself (or someone you love) with this gift basket assembled by Ms. Brackett's Kindergarten class. This luxury basket includes: handmade jewelry from Mermaiden (sold at Atomic Garden); a "Penetrate the Heart" elixir, tin of rose-infused tea, and mug from Oakland's Five Flavors Herbs; a massage gift certificate; a pedicure gift certificate; fizzy bath bombs and body wash from Body Time; a beautiful candle and holder; an assortment of make-up and creams from San Francisco-based brand BeneFit; and homemade glycerin soaps by the class. The estimated value of this lovely basket is $600. Value: Priceless Thank you: Mrs. Brackett's Kindergarten Class 3308: K - Forward: Student Self Portrait Artwork The children in Ms. Forward's class each painted a self-portrait. With different styles, colors, and perspectives, the assembled portraits show Chabot at it's finest: a diverse group of wonderfully creative small people. The portraits are arranged in a grid and printed on a high-quality medium. Ready to install on a wall in your home or office, this piece will brighten your day and give you the chance to explain to awe-inspired friends and family, "Yes, those self-portraits are from my child's Kindergarten class!" Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Forward's Kindergarten Class 3309: K - Nagatani: "We Love Oakland" An artistic wall hanging featuring cyanotype prints that celebrate all the reasons we love living in our diverse community. Each child collected photographs and objects from their favorite Oakland environment and used classroom baskets & projects | 23 them to create a unique blueprint from the sun. The prints are mounted on wooden blocks, finished with clear varnish and framed, collectively telling the story of our community through the children's eyes. Measures approximately 21” square. Value: Priceless Thank you: Mr. Nagatani's Kindergarten Class child's love of art! An ode to Kandinsky, this piece was created with each child hand-painting concentric circles while listening to chosen musical pieces. This whimsical and thoughtful piece will bring years of enjoyment. Measures 30” x 40”. Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Moscato's 1st Grade Class 3300: K - Rapson: Date Night on the Avenue! You deserve a night out - let us take care of the dinner check and the babysitting! While you enjoy a great dinner with your main squeeze, your child(ren) will enjoy an evening playing with other Chabot kids! Four packages have been prepared with $100-$120 gift certificates from Wood Tavern, A16, Box & Bells, and The Barrel Room. Each package includes 1 restaurant gift certificate and one night of babysitting provided by the families of Dhilan Belur, Indrias Gessesse, Aldrich Murphy, and Leilah Vasquez. Four packages total: three available online, one available at gala. Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Rapson's Kindergarten Class 3311: 1st - Yeider: Camping Unlimited City life bringing you down? Want to commune with nature and renew your soul, but don't know where to start? Look no further! Ms. Yeider's First Grade students have thoughtfully authored and illustrated your guide to time under the stars. Coupled with over $700 of camping essentials that are ready to roll in your new wagon. You are one bid away from all you need to head into the great outdoors. Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Yeider's 1st Grade Class 3312-3314: 1st Flanagan: Set of Four Coasters Add a touch of whimsy to your home decor and protect your woodwork with a set of ceramic coasters decorated by the talented first grade artists in Ms. Flanagan's class. Seven sets total: four available online, three available at gala. Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Flanagan's First Grade Class 3322: 1st - Harrison: Artisan Lemonade Stand Nothing brings back childhood memories better than a lemonade stand - a child's first small business and friend making endeavor. This beautiful lemonade stand is so colorful and playful, customers will be lining up around the block. Students handprints decorate the sides, while parents provided the creative construction. This item easily folds for convenient storage and transport to your favorite high traffic location. Also includes 5 pounds of Meyer lemons, one bag of sugar, and a 2 gallon Mason jar dispenser. What could taste sweeter? Value: Priceless Thank you: Mr. Harrison's 1st Grade Class 3323: 1st - Moscato: Russian Circles This one of a kind painted piece is a colorful and unique expression of your 24 | classroom baskets & projects 3315: 2nd - Olrich: Reflections This collective hanging piece assembled by the 2nd grade students of Ms. Leslie's class, is a unique and thoughtful work of art. Individually hand drawn matte squares of each child's artistic response to the question, "What is your favorite thing about Chabot Elementary?" is mounted on a large canvas and then tastefully framed. The piece is done in simple, yet distinctive, tones of cream and black and will enhance any room's decor and continually remind you of why our school and our children are so special. Measures 26” high x 42” wide. Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Olrich's 2nd Grade Class 3316: 2nd - Perdisatt: Custom Ceramic Platter Beautifully hand painted ceramic platter, custom decorated by Ms. Perdisatt's students with their artistic signatures. A glaze has been applied to ensure longevity – and it is food safe, microwave safe and dishwasher safe. Sure to be a family favorite, this platter is perfect for your summer salads, fruit, and pasta dishes. Measures approximately 16” in diameter. Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Perdisatt's 2nd Grade Class 3301: 2nd - Shaughnessy: Our Oakland Neighborhood (framed) This classroom art project is truly unique! Each student in Ms. classroom baskets & projects | 25 Shaughnessy's class contributed their own one of a kind drawing of their favorite Oakland landmark. The colorful pieces of scratch prints were then professionally mounted and framed to compliment any room or decor with a modern touch. This beautiful framed wall hanging Measures 37” high x 25” wide. Note: three sets of 8 notecards featuring the scratch prints are available for bidding online. Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Shaughnessy's 2nd Grade Class 3302-3305: 2nd - Trautman: Oakland Neighborhood (mixed media) A collaborative art project called "Our Oakland Neighborhood" was created from recycled materials by Ms. Trautman's class. Each student has created mixed media wooden houses, which have been grouped into neighborhoods, painted, and artistically mounted on sturdy ledges. Each piece measures approximately 30” wide x 8” high x 3” deep, and includes mounting hardware. 10 pieces total: six available online, four available at gala. Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Trautman's 2nd Grade Class 3317: 3rd - Agajan: Move Over MacGyver! Did you know that every year, for the past 10 years, Mr. Agajan has taught his students how to play chess? To commemorate this decade's long tradition, Mr. Agajan's 3rd grade students have created their own chessboard. This homemade "nuts and bolts chess set" will make a unique gift for chess lovers. Also, when it's yours, you can sneak a peek at the secret message from Mr. A on the underside of the wooden board. Now, that's sure to be a "Checkmate"! Value: Priceless Thank you: Mr. Agajan's 3rd Grade Class 3318: 3rd - Carrow: Assemblage Picasso Style Inspired by the whimsy and stylised freedom of Picasso's works, Miss Carrow's 3rd grade class created their own individual masterpieces combined into one framed aggregate that will warm the walls and wake the woosey. Picasso in the hands of children! Pens and checkbooks be ready! Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Carrow's 3rd Grade Class 3319-3320: 3rd - Diamond: Eat Well Dishes Take home this set of unique, hand-painted ceramic dishes fired up in 26 | classroom baskets & projects Chabot's own kiln! This set of hand-painted ceramic dishes is truly one-of-a kind as each child has worked to decorate a piece. Make every meal a special occasion with these beautiful dishes. Each set incudes 2 small salad/ dessert plates, 1 little bowl, and 1 heart-shaped dish. Five sets total: three available online, two available at gala. Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Diamond's 3rd Grade Class 3306: 3rd - Wong: Culinary Trip Around the World Mr. Wong's class would like to entice Chabot's culinary adventurous foodies to gourmet treats from around the globe. These baskets are overflowing with goodies including wine, beer, European chocolate, tea, coffee, nuts, artisanal cheese, and so much more! Consider this to be an affordable trip around the world - no passport required! Two baskets total: one available online, one available at gala. Value: Priceless Thank you: Mr. Wong's 3rd Grade Class 3324: 4th - Rychel: Exercise Lover's Kit The super sporty Tornado Muffins, under the wings of Ms. Rychel, offer this amazing EXERCISE LOVERS KIT filled with an assortment of goodies to support even the most challenged to become SUPER FIT! This kit includes a Stability Ball, Resistance Bands, an Exercise/Yoga mat, Personal Training, Certificates and Specials from local sporting goods shops and much more! You will also receive the "Tornado Muffins Guide to Exercise", featuring Ms. Rychel's very own mini-coaches! Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Rychel's 4th Grade Class 3307: 4th - Shield: Lovin' from the Oven In Italy, desserts are enjoyed at any time of the day, not just after a meal. Viva Italia! Win this package and Ms. Shield's 4th grade class will deliver a handmade, delectable dessert to your doorstep - ever week for 10 weeks. Each item will be baked with only the finest all natural ingredients and delivered fresh - all you have to do is enjoy! Selections include Raspberry Mousse Cake, Tres Leches Cake, Apple Pie, and Rugelach. Buy this for yourself, or for someone who suffers from a serious sweet tooth! Please note that desserts will not be gluten or nut free. Note: A similar package with a 5 week duration will be available online. Mangia! Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Shield's 4th Grade Class classroom baskets & projects | 27 6392: 4th - Villareal: Professional “Close-Up” Portraits Freeze this moment in time! Photographer Bruce Sawle will take gorgeous professional portraits of your child, focusing closely on their sweet faces and innocent eyes. These lovely close-up portraits offer a tender, intimate perspective of your little, or not so little, one. Each purchase includes one 8x10 print. Photos will be taken at the Sawle residence, conveniently located a few blocks from Rockridge Market Hall. Available photo sessions include: April 26, 9am-noon; and May 3, 9am-noon. Fifty spots available. All spots available online, remaining spots available at gala. Value: Priceless Thank you: Mr. Villareal’s 4th Grade Class 3321: 5th - Battiest: Day at the Beach Basket Pack the kids in the car and take off to the beach! This large cooler has plenty of room for lunch and is packed with two beach towels, a shovel and bucket to keep the kids occupied, sunscreen, a Thermos water bottle to keep your drinks cold and a collection of Alice Munro stories to read! Value: Priceless Thank you: Ms. Battiest's 5th Grade Class. Art 3100: "Red Teacup" Giclee Print by Karen LeGault "Red Teacup" - by Karen LeGault, a 9 x 12 image is a fine art digital giclee print of an original watercolor from her still life collection. The print is a recent image and signed and numbered adding to its long-term value. The print meets the highest industry standards for archival digital reproductions with excellent color fidelity and best inks that will not fade over a 75 year time under normal lighting conditions. http://www.karenlegault.com Value: $39 Thank you: Karen LeGault 3101-3102: Jon Klassen Framed Prints Acclaimed illustrator Jon Klassen won the 2010 Governor General's Literary Award for Illustration, and has been featured on the popular design blog, Design*Sponge. His illustrations commonly employ a combination of textures with paper and watercolour and digital drawing and coloring. 28 | art These two pieces, “New House” and “Aerial View” were inspired by his work with poet Todd Kooser, on the children’s book “House Held Up by Trees.” Each is available for individual bidding. Value: $135 each Thank you: Karen Dufilho-Rosen 3103: Original Vintage French Poster Do you need to spruce up the decorative elements in your home? Have a blank wall that needs that extra something special? This original French railroad poster was printed circa 1890 and donated by Chabot parents and owners of Vintage European Posters in Berkeley. This "Les Gorges du Tarn" stone lithograph, is beautifully framed and ready to add character to any space in your home or office! Value: $1,100 Thank you: Amerin J Falk & Elizabeth E Norris 3104: Rockridge Water Color Painting This one-of-a-kind watercolor painting depicts a familiar Rockridge scene. Created by Chabot grandparent and watercolor artist George Ehrenhaft, it is certain to enrich any room of your home! Value: $300 Thank you: George Ehrenhaft Books 3200: A Dog & his Girl Mysteries: 3-Book Set (signed) Fun, engaging and mysterious! A collection of A Dog and his Girl Mysteries co-authored by Chabot parent Jane B. Mason. Titles include "Dead Man's Best Friend", "Cry Woof", and "Play Dead." Grades 4-6. Signed by author. Paperback. Value: $17.97 Thank you: Jane B Mason 3201: Betty Bunny Wants a Goal Betty Bunny wants to score big in her first soccer game, but doesn't even kick the ball. She takes on the challenge of practice in this hilarious story about trying and trying again. Hardcover. Picture book. Value: $16.99 Thank you: Sloane Tanen 3202: Daisy Kutter: The Last Train (signed) Kazu Kibuishi's story of famed gunslinger Daisy Kutter, who relies on her books | 29 legendary skills as a gunslinger in order to survive. Picked as one of 2006's ALA Best Books for Young Adults, this signed copy is beautifully illustrated in both black and white. Value: $14.99 Thank you: Sloane Tanen 3204: Goodnight Songs From Margaret Wise Brown, author of the beloved "Goodnight Moon", comes a previously unpublished collection of charming lullabies, gorgeously illustrated by 12 award-winning artists. Also includes a CD with songs. The perfect gift to wish children a sweet goodnight. Ages 3 to 6. Hardcover w/Jacket & CD. Value: $17.95 Thank you: Sloane Tanen 3205: House Held up by Trees (signed) From Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Ted Kooser and rising talent Jon Klassen comes a poignant tale of loss, change, and nature's quiet triumph. At once wistful and exhilarating, this lovely, lyrical story evokes the inexorable passage of time — and the awe-inspiring power of nature to lift us up. Value: $16.99 Thank you: Karen Dufilho-Rosen 3206: Ivy + Bean Book Extravaganza (signed) Annie Barrows, acclaimed local author and recent Bobcat Assembly speaker, has donated a signed boxed set of Ivy + Bean books. This set includes Book #7, #8, and #9 of the New York Times bestselling series, along with temporary tattoos, iron-on decals and a special note from the author! Paperback books in a case. Ages 6 and up. Value: Priceless Thank you: Annie Barrows 3207: Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker This gorgeous new picture book introduces the extraordinary life of Josephine Baker. Exuberant verse by Patricia Hruby Powell and stirring pictures by Christian Robinson create an extraordinary portrait of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate. Ages 7 - 10. Hardcover. Value: $17.99 Thank you: Sloane Tanen 3208: Magic Tree House Book #51 Set Inspire your reader with the latest installment in the Magic Tree House adventure series. Mary Pope Osborne masterfully mixes history, mystery, and fantasy for a story sure to delight. Set includes a hardcover copy of "Magic Tree House #51: High Time for Heroes" and its nonfiction 30 | books paperback companion "Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #28". Value: $18.98 Thank you: Sloane Tanen 3209: MLB Baseball 2-book Set In these Major League Baseball licensed books, children are introduced to exciting early concepts through two engaging titles that teach young readers about opposites and introduce them to various animals unique to the world of professional baseball. Christopher Jordan's books will be welcome by your little leaguer! Ages 3-7. Hardcover. Value: $25.98 Thank you: Sloane Tanen 3210: Now You See Me (signed) Fun, engaging, and mysterious! This book from the "Poison Apple" series is coauthored by Jane B. Mason, a Chabot parent. Signed by author. Grades 3-5. Value: $5.99 Thank you: Jane B Mason 3211: Playing (signed) "Playing" is the debut novel of Melanie Abrams, an Oakland author who teaches writing at UC Berkeley. This provocative tale of love and betrayal is sure to keep you riveted! Value: $13 Thank you: Sloane Tanen 3212: Sacred Games (signed) A signed copy of local, bestselling author Vikram Chandra's novel "Sacred Games." This story weaves the lives of the privileged, the famous, the wretched, and the bloodthirsty amid the chaos of modern-day Mumbai. Value: $16.95 Thank you: Sloane Tanen 3213: The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man (signed) Awesome Man can shoot positronic rays out of his eyeballs, fly straight as an arrow, and hug mutant Jell-O! The first picture book from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon perfectly captures the fantasy life of young superhero fans. Signed copy. Hardcover. Ages 4 to 8. Value: $17.99 Thank you: Sloane Tanen 3214: The Highest Number in the World Roy MacGregor, one of the most gifted story-tellers in Canada, has written the perfect book for young hockey fans. This intergenerational tale is beautifully illustrated by Genevieve Despres. Hardcover. Value: $17.99 Thank you: Sloane Tanen books | 31 3215: The Little Prince 70th Anniversary Gift Set This sealed Deluxe Gift Set includes a 70th Anniversary hardcover edition of the international bestseller "The Little Prince". The set also includes unabridged CDs including readings by acclaimed actor Viggo Mortensen, and an exclusive download code. Value: $24.99 Thank you: Sloane Tanen 3216: Winter Sky The newest book by two-time Newberry Honor winner Patricia Reilly Giff, is an empowering story about the fiery courage born from love. Ages 8-12. Hardcover. Value: $15.99 Thank you: Sloane Tanen 3216: Working Fire (signed) Chabot parent Zac Unger's remarkable memoir, "Working Fire: The Making of an Accidental Fireman" is by turns funny and deeply moving. This signed book includes the inscription "Go Bobcats!" Hardcover. Value: $24.95 Thank you: Zac Unger button snap closure and a 45" silver chain strap. Value: $50 Thank you: Carolyn Bernstein 3503: Handmade Scarf - Autumn Colors A beautiful handmade scarf by Chabot grandparent Cathy Jardiniere is sure to keep you warm and stylish any time of year. The terra cotta hue of this scarf reminds one of the New Mexico landscape where the artist resides. Sure to add a pop of color to any outfit you have! Value: $100 Thank you: Rainbow Weavings 3505: Marquet Open Weave Scarf With its subtle contrast and breezy design, this open weave scarf will keep you looking great all year long. The scarf is 100% cotton, making it naturally comfortable and lightweight. Hand dyed and woven by the Ton Fai Collective in Northern Thailand. Value: $25 Clothing & Accessories 3506: Tail of the Yak: Silk scarf This expertly handcrafted 100% silk scarf was made by Indian craftsman employing the bandhani technique and was created in a rich and beautiful brown hue with a hint of green. Value: $190 Thank you: Tail of the Yak 3500: Bahay Bags: Ronnie Handbag This beautiful bag is a celebration of sophistication. The snakeskin trim adds a finishing detail and multi-colored strands begin at the base and shower up to add sleek style. Interior features quilt-stitching with utility pocket, and comes with a pretty pink dustbag. Value: $145 Thank you: Bahay Bags 3507: Teal and Yellow Infinity Scarf A delicate teal and yellow knit infinity scarf lovingly handmade by Chabot parent Carolyn Bernstein. This infinity scarf has no loose ends, which prevents it from sliding off. Super stylish all year round, this item is perfect for those cool Bay Area nights where you want a little something extra to keep comfortable. Value: $50 Thank you: Carolyn Bernstein 3501: Columbia Sunglasses (unisex) It's time to go outdoors! Preserve your eyes and cool image with these Unisex Grey tinted glasses by Columbia. Black plastic frame with red details. Excellent UV protection with polarized coating. Includes cleaning cloth and carrying case. Value: $85 Thank you: Kaiser Permanente Vision Essential 3508: Vera Wang Sunglasses Need a new pair of shades? Summer is coming and you want to protect your eyes while looking stylish. These Vera Wang sunglasses have a brown frame with brown lenses, and come with their own carrying case. Value: $264 Thank you: Moderne Eye Optometry 3502: Grey Felt Purse with Decorative Accent A gorgeous, one of a kind grey felted purse created by Chabot parent Carolyn Bernstein. This lovely accessory is beautifully crafted. A silver flower pin adds a decorative touch to this classic shaped bag with a magnetic 32 | clothing & accessories clothing & accessories | 33 Gift Baskets 3700: Bittersweet Café: Thank You Box Chocolate = Love. Express your gratitude for a special favor with Bittersweet Cafe's "Thank you" box. This love in a box is filled with an assortment of bars and morsels that will put a smile on anyone's face. Value: $24.95 Thank you: Bittersweet Café 3701: Burt's Bee Natural Products Basket What could be better than a basket full of Burt's Bees goodness? Their lip balm or hand salve may already be on your list of favorites, but with 22 full-size products included in the package, you are sure to find a few more. Value: $100 Thank you: Terri Wong 3702: Club K9: Dog Boarding, Bath & Gift basket Bring something home for your pet! Club K9 has generously donated a basket both of you can enjoy: a “dog-lover” coffee mug and “woof” picture frame for you, and dog treats and a towel for your canine friend. Package also includes a gift certificate for 2 free nights boarding and a bath upon departure. Dog must be social and have all necessary vaccinations to enjoy the boarding privileges. Value: $150 Thank you: Club K9 3703: Gourmet Food Basket This basket of homemade treats includes one 16-oz jar of "Backyard Plum Jam June 2013," one 12-oz jar of "Spiced Pear Jam August 2013," several pieces of dark chocolate bark, and one pound of granola with currants, raisins, slivered almonds, and pecans. All items homemade by 5th grade parent Paul Vetter. Value: $35 Thank you: Paul Vetter 3704: Gu: Sports Hydration Package Ensure your peak athletic performance with this sports hydration package! Includes one 22 oz. Purist water bottle with moflo cap and four tubes of Gu Brew electrolyte drink tablets. Each tube of Gu Brew contains 12 tablets that will add electrolytes and flavor to your water - Strawberry Lemonade, Tri-Berry, Orange, and Peach Tea. Value: $39 Thank you: Gu Energy Labs 34 | gift baskets 3705: Isis Skin & Body Package Look and feel your best at Isis Skin & Body, an upscale medical spa conveniently located on 41st & Broadway in Oakland. This generous package includes a gift certificate for a Medi-Facial, as well as products from their advanced skincare line, and a beautiful all-mineral lipstick! Value: $245 Thank you: Isis Skin & Body 3706: Jelly Belly Gift Basket You may have toured the nearby Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield, but this gift basket will bring the deliciousness right to your home! Your kids will be the envy of the neighborhood with the Supreme Selection gift basket by Jelly Belly. The basket contains classic and original flavors, as well as Jordan Almonds, Sport Bean energizing jelly beans, Sparkling Princess jelly beans, and much more! Value: $100 Thank you: Nick & Lisa Triantafyllos 3707: Pharmaca: Basket of Natural Beauty Products Everything you need to look and feel great! This basket includes: Juice Beauty brand lip gloss, conditioning lip color, pressed powder and hand & body cleanser and Pharmaca brand Body Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, Bath Salts and Body Wash. Value: $120 Thank you: Pharmaca 3708: Scott's Gift Basket Gift basket including a bottle of Scott's wine, smoked oysters, brie cheese, and crackers, and (3) $10 Hospitality certificates at Scott's Seafood restaurant. Value: $75 Thank you: Scott's Seafood Home & Garden 3800: Apple & Bee Make-up Bag Get organized and be stylish with this adorable Apple & Bee make-up bag in Turtle Dove Red. Apple and Bee is an Australian company that makes eco-savvy and fashion forward, yet practical accessories. The company is proud to be carbon-neutral. This medium cosmetic bag measures 7.5" wide x 5.5" tall. Value: $28 home & garden | 35 3801: Handmade Ceramic Bowl This elegant handmade ceramic bowl by Chabot mom Ruth Goldstone features a mutlicolor blue and green gloss glaze exterior, and a matte green glaze interior. 8" wide and about 4" high, this round bowl is a versatile piece for many places in your home. Value: $30 Thank you: Ruth B Goldstone 3807: Maroma: Revitalizing Fragrance Set All of Maroma's product lines are developed to create a feeling of well being and inner balance. This set, in the Olibanum Citrus scent, includes a face & body bar of soap, an aromatic soap, ten aromatic incense sticks, an incense holder, and incense body & massage oil. Designed to help you revitalize! Value: $22 3802: Handmade Ceramic Tray A versatile handmade ceramic tray by Chabot mom Ruth Goldstone features three stripes of gloss glaze in autumnal colors. A dragonfly imprint adds a modern touch, and pinched corners add decorative style. Use it to present cookies with tea, store jewelry, or as an elegant tray for supplies in your office - it is sure to add a special touch! Value: $25 Thank you: Ruth B Goldstone 3808: Michael Christopher: Interior Design Consulting Michael Christopher Associates is a Rockridge-based full service residential interior design firm. Use this two-hour home interior design consultation to help you achieve your design goal. http://www.MCAdesign.com Valid through September 01, 2014. Non-transferable. Value: $300 Thank you: Chris Caporicci, Michael Christopher Associates 3803: Illume Anemone Collection Pamper yourself with this selection of five scented items: lavish hand creme, demi perfume, two bars triple milled soap, and a soy candle. A sweet scented experience awaits! Value: $46 3804: Kay Chesterfield: Pair of Custom Pillows Enjoy this pair of 18" x 18" decorative pillows, custom made by local upholstery company Kay Chesterfield. If you have been looking for a way to refresh a space or add a splash of something special to your sofa, look no further! This graphic grey and black print offers a bold accent to your space. Value: $180 Thank you: Kriss Kokoefer of Kay Chesterfield 3805: Maroma: Invigorating Fragrance Set Maroma has been a trendsetter in natural home fragrances for more than 30 years. This set, in the Tonka Vetiver scent, includes a face & body bar of soap, an aromatic soap, ten aromatic incense sticks, an incense holder, and incense body & massage oil. Designed to help you relax and refresh! Value: $22 3809: Trio of Motto Journals in Cool Hues This trio of journals is sure to inspire! Bright, bold covers with a clean, modern look are stamped with gold foil statements you'd want to live by "Hello Beautiful Day", "Trust your Crazy Ideas", and "Take Epic Chances." Grab a cup of something warm and tuck into a quiet place to capture notes, doodles, sketches, and life-altering ideas. Value: $29.75 3810: Trio of Motto Journals in Warm Hues This trio of journals is sure to inspire! Bright, bold covers with a clean, modern look are stamped with gold foil statements you'd want to live by - "See Countless Blessings", "Always Find Reasons to Laugh", and "Find Your Happy." Grab a cup of something warm and tuck into a quiet place to capture notes, doodles, sketches, and life-altering ideas. Value: $29.75. 3806: Maroma: Relaxing Fragrance Set Use this set of Cedar Lavender scent products to relax! Includes a face & body bar of soap, an aromatic soap, ten aromatic incense sticks, an incense holder, and incense body & massage oil. Value: $22 36 | home & garden home & garden | 37 Jewelry 3900: Statement Necklace This 24” long necklace incorporates a variety of natural colors including earthtones of browns and creams, punctuated by turquoise accent pieces and a pendant. Small silver beads add metallic tones and a decorative silver clasp is designed for ease of use. Value: $125 Thank you: Carolyn Pierce Heinz 3901: 14k Gold Cup Stud Earrings by Lemonade Handmade in Oakland, CA, these beautiful 14k gold cup stud earrings are by Chabot parent Marja Germans Gard (aka Lemonade Handmade). Although they are quite tiny, their charm is anything but small. Marja gently hammers 14k gold disks to give them texture, then domes them into wee cups. The interior is polished to a high shine and the exterior is brushed for contrast. Value: $123.75 Thank you: Marja Germans Gard 3902: Hand Hammered Brass Cuff by Marisa Haskell Marisa Haskell creates handmade jewelry that has a beach aesthetic, but with a modern, lux quality. Designed to be worn multiple ways, these pieces allow the wearer freedom in styling and layering. http:// marisahaskell.bigcartel.com/product/fauna-cuff. Value: $30 Thank you: Marisa Haskell 3903: Gold Drop Earrings by Melissa Joy Manning Beautiful handmade 14 karat gold drop earrings made by Berkeley based designer Melissa Joy Manning. These stunning earrings include several semi-precious stones including lemon quartz, green garnet and smoky quartz mix. Too beautiful to pass up! Value: $475 Thank you: Melissa Joy Manning 3904: Gold “Druzy” Drop Earrings by Natalie B. 1 pair of "Druzy" design drop earrings, by Southern California designer Natalie B. Crafted from 14 kt gold, these filled drop earrings will add that extra special touch to make your look more stylish. Value: $74 Thank you: Emma & Nate Laskin 38 | jewelry 3905: Gold Necklace with Pavé charm by Natalie B. Delicate Natalie B. designed 14k gold plate necklace with a small round pavé charm. This understated piece adds interest to the neckline and a touch of style to your outfit. Value: $70 Thank you: Emma & Nate Laskin 3906: Silver Double Dot Necklace by Philippa Roberts For those that prefer a cooler toned metal, this all silver necklace by Piedmont Avenue jewelry designer Philippa Roberts is the item for you! This necklace is all silver and features a “double dot” pendant on an 18” silver chain with small silver ball accents. A classic style that is versatile enough to go from day to evening – this would be a great addition to your wardrobe. Value: $163 Thank you: Philippa Roberts Jewelry. Kid's items & activities 4000: Art-on-the-Go Backpack This backpack is perfect for your budding artist and includes water colors, tempera poster paint, paint brushes, washable markers, drawing paper, modeling clay, glue sticks, modeling material, and a small Rockridge Little School t-shirt. Best of all, it's packaged to go! Value: $75 Thank you: Rockridge Little School 4001: Basket of Fun for Kids – Games & Inventions This basket of goodies was lovingly assembled by Adventure Time staff to provide hours of entertainment. The reusable basket includes a Mancala game; Uno cards; Math dice; a Science Wiz Inventions kit; and the piece de resistance - a purple two square ball! Value: $70 Thank you: Adventure Time Extended Day Care 4002: Basket of Fun for Kids – Art & Cooking This basket of goodies was lovingly assembled by Adventure Time staff to provide hours of entertainment. The reusable basket includes a tabletop art set with over 150 markers, pens, crayons, and glitter glue, scissors; Uno cards; a Children's cookbook; and the piece de resistance - a blue two square ball! Value: $70 Thank you: Adventure Time Extended Day Care kids items | 39 4003: Chess Set Take game night to a more sophisticated level with your own family chess set! Both portable and practical, this set includes a 20” square roll out chessboard, coffee mug, and zippered bag filled with weighted and felt bottomed chess pieces. The included scorebook brings a level of seriousness to the game, and provides information about the history of chess. Set this up on the dining room table and let the fun begin! Value: $25 Thank you: Berkeley Chess 4004-4006: Chabot Hoodies Be the envy of the schoolyard while showing your school spirit with these official Chabot Hoodies! Chabot parent and designer, Sachi Giraldo, gave our Bobcat a hip new look this year. These light grey hoodies with a full front zipper feature the Chabot bobcat printed on the left chest. School pride continues on the back with the classic script “Chabot Oakland.” Three hoodies are available in youth sizes – Large (14-16), Medium (10-12), and Small (6-8). Value: $30 Thank you: Chabot PTA 4007: Handstand Kids Chinese Cookbook & Chopsticks Packaged in a large takeout box with child-friendly chopsticks, this Chinese Cookbook kit introduces kid chefs ages 3 to 12 to delicious and healthy Chinese recipes. Spring-a-licious Spring Rolls, Kung Pow! Chicken, and Year of the Monkey Smoothies will take your little chef around the world in your own kitchen. All the utensils and ingredients are translated into Mandarin so you can speak the language of China as you cook! The recipes are leveled from 1 to 4 chopsticks so you will know the age appropriate level for your little chef. Value: $25 Thank you: Elizabeth Falkner 4008: Handstand Kids Italian Cookbook & Chef's Hat Handstand Kids journeys to Italy to make delicious and nutritious Italian recipes. This illustrated character series comes with an authentic chef s hat to make us all Handstand Kids chefs. The book teaches kid chefs a new language by translating the utensils and ingredients in Italian. It also offers volunteer opportunities for kid chefs to use their new cooking skills to give back to their own community. Value: $25 Thank you: Elizabeth Falkner 40 | kids item 4009: Handstand Kids: Baking Around the World Kit Have some baking fun in the kitchen with this delightful kit! Kit includes a kids baking cookbook, four reusable baking cups, and a whisk. Sample recipes include vanilla cupcakes in a cone, All-American chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, Korean Sweet Potato Cake, and South African Pumpkin bread pudding. Get baking! Value: $25 Thank you: Elizabeth Falkner 4010: In the Kitchen with Kids This package gives you everything you need to get your kid started in the kitchen! The kid-oriented cookbook includes over 65 recipes for get-upand-go breakfasts, power lunches, super suppers, energizers, and party time treats! The apron, chef's hat and oven mitt give them the tools to feel like a real chef! Use this package to help your kids make healthy food choices by teaching them everyday recipes for healthy living. Value: $61.95 Thank you: Marika Sykora, Elizabeth Falkner 4011: KOOBA: The New Game of Skill KOOBA is the new game of skill! Using two sticks, players launch a magnetic projectile towards a game board. Think post-modern darts without the holes in your wall, and way more fun! Check it out at www. koobagame.com. The game board being auctioned is a limited edition and is hand-made by the inventors, including Chabot parent Stephen de Zordo! Value: $70 Thank you: Stephen de Zordo 4012: Luna Leggings: Girls Butterfly Tights with Tutu Pink Chicken collaborated with Luna Leggings to to make these girls’ tights with a tutu attached! They’re stretchy, soft, and easy for your child to get on and off. Buy this pair for the fun and fashionable child in your life – or as a gift for someone else. Sized for age 4-6. Value: $42 Thank you: Luna Leggings 4013: Luna Leggings: Pair of Girls Tights Luna Leggings offers organic cotton leggings tights for fun, fashionable and sustainable girls. This pair of tights combines great style, high quality, and bright colors into a fashionable statement for any savvy dresser. Sized for ages 4 to 6. Value: $72 Thank you: Luna Leggings kids items | 41 4014: NOLL/SOLL Baseball Package Outfit your Little League baseball player with some NOLL/SOLL swag! This amazing package includes a NOLL/SOLL logo black nylon baseball bag large enough to hold a mitt, batting glove, cleats, batting helmet, and bat. The packages also includes NOLL/SOLL branded items including a youth large t-shirt, two baseballs, six NOLL/SOLL temporary tattoos, and a water bottle. It's just the thing for your baseball enthusiast! Value: $70 Thank you: NOLL/SOLL Little League Wine & Spirits 4500-4503: California Cabernets: A Trio of Wines Sit back, relax, and sip a variety of 2009 and 2010 vintages from Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and the Central Coast! Enjoy three bottles of delicious Cabernet Sauvignon wines selected from the cellar of Morris Dye and Lyn Hikida. Four trios are available for bidding. Value: $110 each. Thank you: Morris Dye & Lyn Hikida 4504: Kivelstadt Cellars: Wine Trio Kivelstadt Cellars is dedicated to making small lots of unique wines that challenge the conceptions of the "California Style". This wine trio includes one bottle of Fathers Watch Red Blend, a Family Secret Sauvignon Blanc, and a Mother of Invention Viognier/Rousanne. Value: $78 Thank you: Tom Angstadt 4505: Silver Oak Cellars: VIP Tour, Tasting & 3 bottles This generous package from Silver Oak Cellars includes a gift certificate for a VIP Tour and Tasting for Six, and three 750 ml bottles of 2009 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Tour & Tasting valid Sunday through Thursday and expires 4/6/15. Value: $460 Thank you: Silver Oak Cellars 4506: Temescal Creek Vintners: Three Bottles Three bottles of Temescal Creek Vintners wine, handmade right here in Oakland by Chabot parents, Greg & Kim Lorenz. 1st bottle is a Super Tuscan - a blend of 2011 Napa Cabernet and 2011 Amador County 42 | wine & spirits Sangiovese. 2nd bottle is a 100% Napa Cabernet. 3rd bottle is 100% Sangiovese from Amador County. Value: $120 Thank you: Greg & Kim Lorenz 4507: Tres Agaves Margarita Kit This Tres Agave Margarita kit includes thier award-winning Tres Agaves estate bottled tequila, and a bottle of Organic Margarita Mix made with real lime and real agave. Just add ice to make over twelve of the best margaritas in town! Value: $50 Thank you: Tres Agaves Products Unique Offerings 4015: Trumer Pils SnowBoard Be the envy of the slopes with this truly unique offering - your very own official Trumer Pils snowboard! Whether you are a beginner or advanced, you are sure to attract attention with this stylish snowboard. The Trumer Pils winter package includes the snowboard (150 cm long), a warm beanie, fleece scarf and a 12 pack to enjoy with friends after a hard day on the slopes (or while dreaming of the next snowfall). So pack your gear, grab your new snowboard, and hit the slopes! Value: $135.00 Thank you Lars Larson & Trumer Pils Brauerei 4016: Photographic Journey: A Day in the Life of your Child Catch a glimpse of the day in the life of your student! Ingrid Aguirre Happoldt, a gifted amateur photographer, will take photos of your child at school and you’ll receive a photo book that memorably reflects their school day experience. What a great way to capture that magical Kindergarten year, a final 5th grade year at Chabot, or any grade in between! The date will be during the 2013-2014 academic year and will be pre-arranged with Ingrid, the winning family, and the student’s teacher. Value: Priceless Thank you: Ingrid Aguirre Happoldt & Natalie Mehta unique offerings | 43 6425: Speed Week at Bonneville Salt Flats: VIP Access Join the crew of online magazine Megadeluxe.com as they chronicle the action on the front lines of Speed Week on the Bonneville salt flats outside of Wendover, Utah. Chabot dad and Chief Editor Wes Garcia will be your guide to the action, which includes entrants from all over the world racing hot rods, roadsters, motorcycles and more. Walk through the pits, view the vehicles, and talk to the drivers. Bring your camera and experience this epic land speed racing event! August 9th & 10th. Travel and lodging not included, but hotel rooms in Wendover have been reserved. For more information about this incredible event, go to http://megadeluxe. com/?s=bonneville. Value: $500 Thank you: Wes Garcia 4508: Lamborn Family Vineyards 2007 Zinfandel – 25th Vintage (6.0L) This very special 25th Vintage - Silver Anniversary bottle of wine is etched, hand-painted, and signed. The 6.0L bottle of Zinfandel is equivalent to eight regular (750ml) bottles, and due to the volume of liquid and the small volume of air, this bottle will age for a crazy long time (20-30 years). The grapes for Lamborn wines come from the family vineyard located on Howell Mountain 30 minutes northeast of St. Helena at 2200 ft elevation, and were first planted in 1981. This wine was made by the internationally renown Heidi Peterson Barrett who is best recognized for the first 14 vintages of Napa's cult Cabernet Screaming Eagle. A truly special wine and unique offering! Value: $640 Thank you: Lamborn Family Vineyards 44 | unique offerings Beer at the gala courtesy of… 5098 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA 94609 510.985.1213