80s TOTALLY AWESOME SMCNS 2013 AUCTION CATALOG 11.16.2013 Live & Silent Auction’13 SIERRAMADRECOMMUNITYNURSERYSCHOOL Message to the Membership Welcome all to the 24th Annual Sierra Madre Community Nursery School (SMCNS) Auction, Totally Awesome 80s. Tonight will be an event to not only to raise money for our wonderful school, but a time to celebrate with our friends and family. Thank you for making our school a priority and for helping us raise money to help fund the wonderful programs at SMCNS. We are proud to be part of a community that helps provide support and knowledge for parents and children. Auction is an excellent example of the co-operative spirit upon which our school was founded. The incredible parent involvement and the dedication of the staff are what being a part of SMCNS so amazing. In planning this auction, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best, generous, and talented people. To all of those who have helped us put together this joyous event, thank you! Enjoy the photo booth, fantastic music, tasty cocktails, and mingling with your peers! Natalie Marker and Keely Totten Event Timing 5:30 p.m. – Silent Auction Bidding begins 6:30 p.m. – Dinner service starts followed by dessert service 7:30 p.m. – Silent Auction tables start closing 8:00 p.m. – All Silent Auction tables closed 8:15 p.m. – Live Auction with professional auctioneer Jeff Moran 8:45 p.m. – 50/50 Raffle winner announced 9:00 p.m. – Cashier opens 10:00 p.m. – Event ends Notes of Gratitude We are amazed by the generosity of the SMCNS families and staff. And we would like to thank each and every person who has contributed to the Auction. Especially, those families who donated more than one item and went above and beyond the call of duty. We would also like to acknowledge those individuals who have given freely and graciously, and helped as needed. We would like to first thank Paula Dapsauski who not only took on two complete tasks of catalog and ticket sales, but also acted as our third in command filling in every gap as needed. We would like to thank Santiago Lombeyda for his creative efforts with graphic design. A special thanks to Kim Lee for taking the lead with Family Procurement and Rochelle Siegrist for taking care of our Business Procurement for Monrovia. Thanks to Susan Rangel and Megan Hamilton for accepting Decorations and Item Display. We felt worry-free knowing that you two were on the job! Thanks to Rebecca Nuckles for agreeing to help with Ad Sales and Danielle Carpenter with Live Auction Presentation. Thank you to the Meyer family for not only housing all of the items prior to the event, but for also helping move items from school and back. Of course, we must thank the Ellis’ for handling the refreshments and bar without hesitation. Thanks to Mary Jo Prince for accepting Check In. We are so grateful! Additionally, a shout out to teacher Colleen for assisting with the desserts, as well as, all the staff for handling the appetizers for the event. Additionally, a very special thanks to Veroushka Wilson for handing our Check Out and Accounting. Your willingness to help is amazing. A special thanks to those who made direct donations for supplies used to organize the event, including the Gohrick family, the Totten family, and Teacher Myrna Kidd. A tremendous thank you to our auctioneer, Jeff Moran of John Moran Auctioneers, for donating his skills and time to make the evening special. The same goes for Luis Ayala, whose music and event skills (not to mention, equipment) we could not do without. Thank you so much! Lastly, we would like to thank all the Board Members, and especially Beverly Slocum and Thais Anderson, for their experience, advice and endless generosity of knowledge. Totally Awesome 80s Business Sponsors (Donors of over $100) o o o o o o o o o o o o Disney Pasadena Tournament of Roses Islands Packers Tours The Ice House Comedy Theatre Pasadena Playhouse Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Art Center for Kids Club Champion Gymnastics Gerrish Swim and Tennis Club GymnastiKids Kaizen Martial Arts & Fitness American Girl o o o o o o o o o o o Tom Sawyer Camps Yoga Madre Step Aside Stables Best U.S. Tae Kwon Do Academy The Awareness Center Duarte Shotokan Karate Academy Pediatric Dentistry Hot Shots Hair Salon Underwood Family Farms Heirloom Wooden Toys Amy Whist Landscape Design Auction Committee Auction Co-Chairs Graphics Family Procurement Silent Auction Business Procurement Decorations Ad Sales Item Presentation and Display Live Auction Refreshments/Bar Catalog Scribe Ticket Sales Check In Check Out/Accounting Auctioneer Music & Sound Keely Totten & Natalie Marker Santiago Lombeyda Kim Lee Rochelle Siegrist Susan Rangel Rebecca Nuckles Megan Hamilton Danielle Carpenter Mike and Sueanne Ellis Paula Dapsauski Paula Dapsauski Mary Jo Prince Veroushka Wilson Jeff Moran Luis Ayala Sierra Madre Community Nursery School Board of Trustees President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Scrip Coordinator Facilities Manager Membership Membership Membership Bulletin Public Relations Publicity Personnel Alumni Auction Auction Carnival Carnival Joy Meyer Paula Dapsauski Cody D’Auria Stephen Chapman Amy Garcia Tina Jones Kim Stafford Rob Heintz Stephanie Damery Cole Butler Megan Hamilton Toni Jenson Rochelle Siegrist Gretchen Weiss Veroushka Quiroz Sharon Pevsner Natalie Marker Keely Totten Kim Lee Shannon Watson Evening Details Welcome to the 24th Annual SMCNS Charity Auction! o Tickets are $25 at the door and $22 pre-sale. o Check in for the silent and live auction will be upon arrival at the door. Check out will begin at 9:00 p.m. o Dinner is provided by Stonefire Grill and will be served buffet style. o Cocktail hour is provided from generous donations from SMCNS families. All proceeds from beverage concession will go directly to the charities proceeds. Please bring your small bills to the cash bar. Drink tickets will also be sold at the door for those who prefer to pay by check. Terms of the Auction o Members of our school and surrounding community have graciously donated everything available for bidding. o Several items have expiration dates, advance notice requests and/or specific dates of use. o Please be aware of this information when placing your bid. SMCNS will not issue reimbursements due to lapse of expiration. o The prices listed are suggestions only and do not constitute a warranty from SMCNS of actual value. o SMCNS requires that all items be paid for at the auction. Current school families only may participate in our deferred payment program. Payment this evening may be made by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. o SMCNS will not be responsible for unclaimed items after the close of the auction. Live Auction 1 Langham Night Getaway One night deluxe accommodations, complimentary valet parking, breakfast for two at the Terrace Café and includes $250 gift certificate to the Langham Spa. Generously donated by the Langham Huntington Hotel, the Holmes family, the Federman family, the Wilson family and the Van Zile family. 2 Big Bear Cabin Escape to a quiet, tree-filled neighborhood in Big Bear City for a 3 night stay in a cozy, family-owned hewn log cabin. Fully furnished with two bedrooms, one bath, full kitchen and stone wood-burning fireplace. Play some bocce ball or horseshoes in the large fully fenced yard, build a snowman, feed the squirrels and stargaze. Just 15 minutes from the Village, shopping, lake and ski resorts. Generously donated by the Siegrist family. 3 San Diego Getaway Two (2) night stay of a spacious three-bedroom home in a beautiful setting in San Diego County. Enjoy weekend use (or mid week) of a spacious three bedroom home. Rural backdrop, located on a golf course, midway between Temecula & Escondido, three-bedroom home is ideal for a relaxing family weekend by the pool or exploring. Located in Pauma Valley. Includes Country Club access. A close drive to casinos, Legoland, and Wild Animal Park. Home sleeps from 6-8 people and features a pool. Expires July 31, 2014. Advance notice required for booking date. Generously donated by the Cameron family. 4 Just Horsin’ Around with Teacher Joan Spend a morning or afternoon with Joan at Triple RRR stable in Burbank. We'll meet the horses, get them ready to ride, then go for a mini-trail ride and end with a picnic. Limited to no more than 4. Ages up to 6 years old work best. Generously donated by Joan Southwell, Group II and Multiage Teacher. 5 Bowling Party with Connie and Shelley What could be better than a fun afternoon or morning with Teachers Connie and Shelley? Enjoy a bowling party for a group of 4 children. Party will include 2 bowling games, shoes, and food. Generously donated by Connie Weinstock and Shelley Dakan, Group III Teachers. 6 Rose Parade Experience Come see the 125th Rose Parade up close! Six seats on the parade route, parking, and breakfast included. The highlight of the 2014 Parade is the hall of fame broadcaster, Vin Scully, as Grand Marshall! Not to be missed! Valid for January 1, 2014 only. Generously donated by the Harper family. 7 Craft Fantastic with Amy and Colleen Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have a playdate at preschool? This fun filled day will include crafts and fun in the Group I yard for up to 10 children, for 2 uninterrupted hours of action. We will have art activities, games, songs, and yummy snacks for you and your friends. This will be available on a weekend that is mutually agreeable for all. Generously donated by Amy McGinnis and Colleen Zaffina, Group I Teachers. 8 SMCNS at Night with Myrna and Leanne Something new from the Group IV/V teachers: An evening at school to explore the mysteries of the night. For three hours (5:30-8:30), your child will experience SMCNS in a completely different light...including the absence of light. Good for up to 8 children. We will share food - perhaps a candlelit dinner in the playhouse and discover the novelty of our space at unusual hours by searching the night sky and listening for nocturnal noises. No doubt the fun will include emerging possibilities. Must occur between January and April 2014. Generously donated by Myrna Kidd and Leanne JaCobson, Group IV/V Teachers. 9 3 Day Weekend on the Ocean! Enjoy a relaxing 3 Day Weekend in a beautiful condo, right on the beach with amazing views of the ocean and the Cayucos Pier and Morro Rock. Sleeps 7 with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Master bedroom has beautiful view and separate deck as well as a jacuzzi type tub and queen size bed. Second bedroom (downstairs) has beautiful view, king size bed and private bathroom. Third bedroom has bunk beds (a double and a single). It is great for watching TV or playing video games. Twostory townhouse with fireplace and 3 decks. Spectacular. Cayucos is charming town that sits quietly on the Pacific Ocean, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco (220 miles from Pasadena). Cayucos, with its beautiful beaches, rolling hillsides and open ranchland has been referred to as "the last of the California beach towns." Must be used by April 2014. Generously donated by the Weinstock and Meudell families. 10 Los Angeles Lakers Tickets Invite three friends and sit VIP style as you cheer on the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the Staples Center as they take on the Houston Rockets at 7:30 p.m. Section 108, Row 15, Seats 26 to 29. Includes parking. Generously donated by SMCNS Board of Trustees. 11 Ultimate Lego Ninjago Package If your son or daughter is a fan of LEGO Ninjago and its animated TV series, this ultimate package offers the rare opportunity to literally place your child INTO the Ninjago television show! Package includes: A character in the upcoming 2014 Ninjago TV season to be named after your own child. Autographed Ninjago poster, an original copy of screenplay for the pilot episode: Masters of Spinjitzu. Three LEGO Ninjago Models: Epic Dragon Battle, Skull Truck and Kai's Fire Mech. Green Ninja Headband. Generously donated by the Hageman family. 12 Custom Made Bench Enjoy this one-of-a-kind, hand crafted oak bench carved from the fallen SMCNS oak tree that was lost in the 2011 windstorm. Handcarved, sanded and stained. Generously donated by the Ellis Family. 13 An Evening of Glamour Indulge yourself and three friends with a "Girls Night Out" for four ladies! Ladies will receive a variety of pampering services at Essence Hair Salon in Pasadena including blow dry/hairstyle, make up and a mini manicure. The fun also includes Hors D' Oeuvres and Champagne or Wine! Generously donated by the Damery family. For Your Entertainment 100 The Cheesecake Factory and AMC Theaters Make it a night out on the town! Enjoy dinner with a $25 gift card at The Cheesecake Factory followed up by a movie with a $25 AMC Theaters gift card. Generously donated by the Kind family. Value $50 101 Treehouse Candlelight Dinner for Two Enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner for two in the Group III treehouse. Culinary student Vanessa Zajac will prepare a 5 star dinner with delicious wine, while parent Natalie Marker provides excellent service. Expires January 2014. Generously donated by the Marker family. Value $200 102 Celtic Nights Performance Hit the town with 2 tickets to Celtic Nights: The Emigrants Bridge performance on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. (626) 506-4522. Direct from Ireland - A Night of Music, Song, and Dance! Courtesy of Pepperdine Center for the Arts. Value $80 103 Disneyland Park Hopper Tickets Grab the kids and enjoy a fantastic day with these four 1-day Disneyland Park Hopper Tickets. Courtesy of Disney. Value $500 104 & 107 The Ice House Comedy Theatre Admission Laugh with friends as the four of you experience an evening at The Ice House Comedy Theatre in Pasadena. Courtesy of The Ice House Comedy Theatre. Value $70/lot 105 Pasadena Playhouse Tickets Enjoy two tickets to any preview performance at the Pasadena Playhouse during 2013-2014 season. Courtesy of the Pasadena Playhouse. Value $120 106 Go Kart Rides Take the kids for an afternoon of fun as you enjoy four go kart rides at Speed Zone in the City of Industy. Courtesy of Speed Zone. Value $28 108 iPic Theaters Have the ulitmate movie experience in Old Town Pasadena! Watch the newest released movies with a $50 iPic Theaters gift card and take advantage of the full service bar/restaurant before and during the show. Generously donated by the Nuckles family. Value $50 109 Poker Night Party Donate $50 and you’re in for an amazing night of poker! Win some money over appetizers, beer and cigars. Dealer will be available to host a variety of games like Texas Hold 'Em or 5 Card Draw in a tournament style play! Limited to 10 people. Generously donated by the Walsh family. 110 USC Football Tickets and Basket Enjoy tickets for four to the "Opening Game," Saturday August 30, 2014 as the USC Trojans take on the Fresno State Bulldogs at their home field at the Coliseum. Game time to be announced. Seats in Section 21 Row 3. Generously donated by the Damery family. Value $260-340 111 Pacific Plate Brewery Parents Night Out Donate $40 and you are in for a fantastic, casual parents night out Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Pacific Plate Brewing Company. They are Monrovia's first and only craft brewery featuring a unique canon of historic and Latin-American inspired Ales and Lagers – like Agave Wheat, Mango IPA, and Copa De Oro. Our fun evening includes a private tour of the brewery by the brew master, their most popular beers to taste, Cuban food from Café Merengue, a Horchata Stout Float for dessert, and time to socialize with fellow SMCNS parents. One lucky person will also go home with a gift basket! The company store will be open for additional tastes, take-home growlers, and merchandise, with a special discount offered this evening only. Generously hosted by SMCNS. Value $40 each person (max. 30 people) 112 Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar Rock out with this used, refurbished Epiphone DR-100 acoustic guitar. Black color, spruce top, mahogany body and neck. Chrome hardware, rosewood finger board. Generously donated by the Bizon family. Value $75 113 20th Century Fox Titanic Special Edition Gift Set Spend the evening in and enjoy this 20th Century Fox Special Edition Titanic Box Set including popcorn, twizzlers, 20th Century Fox lunch pack and hat, and Titanic Collector's Edition Box Set on Blu-Ray. Generously donated by the Rangel family. Value $75 114 Amazon Gift Card Treat yourself with a $50 Amazon gift card. Generously donated by the Jones family. Value $50 115 Game Night Gift Basket This gift basket contains all you need for a game night with your family. It includes 3 games - Sorry!, Candyland, & Chutes and Ladders as well as the DVD "Happy Feet," organic popcorn and candy. Generously donated by the Lee family. Value $70 116 Signed Scandal Script Impress your friends with this signed script for the very popular ABC’s TV series Scandal. Generously donated by the Heintz family. Value $75 117 Time Capsule of 80’s candy Satisfy your sweet tooth with this collection of favorite candy from the 1980s. Generously donated by the Hamilton family. Value $45 118 Lamelle Theatres Passes Catch the latest new releases with these six movie passes to the Lamelle Theatres. Courtesy of Laemmle Theaters. Value $66 119 Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets Snag a fly ball while cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers with these tickets for two valid Sunday – Thursday in April or May only. Seats in the Reserve Section. Courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Value $32 120 Krikorian Theatres Passes Spend an evening in Monrovia with these four movie passes to the Krikorian Theatres. Courtesy of Krikorian Theatres. Value $44 121 The Theatre @ Boston Court Take in a show with two tickets to The Theatre @ Boston Court in Pasadena. The production of “Everything You Touch” by Sheila Callaghan opens April 12, 2014. Generously donated by the Heintz family. Value $68 122 Go Kart World Invite some friends for a thrilling go kart ride with six passes for Go Kart World in Carson. Courtesy of Go Kart World. Value $30 123 Pizza and Ice Cream Social Donate $20 and your child is guaranteed an afternoon of fun at SMCNS! Pizza and Ice Cream Social hosted by Thais and Beverly with ice cream provided by Joy Meyer. Event to take place on Sunday, February 2, 2014 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. We will provide pizza, a “build your own” sundae bar, and craft activities for up to 20 children. The cost is $20 per child to reserve a spot. Generously donated by the Anderson, Slocum, Meyer Families. Value $20/child Lessons 200 Semi-Private Yoga Class Grab four friends and get some excercize with a semi-private yoga class at Kate Yoga in Monrovia! (5 people may join.) Generously donated by the Hamilton family. Value $150 201 Saxophone Lesson One hour saxophone lesson with jazz recording artist and SMCNS dad, Walter Smith III. Generously donated by the Smith family. Value $70 202 Yoga Session One hour private yoga session with SMCNS mom, Keely Totten, RYT. Keely specializes in Hatha Yoga, Tantra, and Meditation. Generously donated by the Totten family. Value $80 203 Spanish Lessons Eight Spanish lessons for 1-2 children under age 8. Classes will be one hour long and take place at agreed upon location in Sierra Madre. Parent or adult must be present during lessons. Good until November 2014. Generously donated by the Ghiloni family. Value $100-300 204 CPR Certified Training CPR certification and training for 1-8 people. Generously donated by the Jensen family. Value $60 205 Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Swimming Lessons One session "Learn to swim" swimming lessons at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center. Expires December 31, 2014. Courtesy of AAF Rose Bowl Aquatics Center. Value $120 206 Art Center for Kids Gift Certificate Gift certificate towards tuition for one course at the esteemed Art Center for Kids in Pasadena. Limited to students in grades 4 to 8 only. www.artcenter.edu/kids/ Courtesy of Art Center for Kids. Value $260 207 Club Champion Gymnastics Four 1 hour classes, plus and annual membership at Club Champion Gymnastics. Courtesy of Club Champion Gymnastics. Value $119 208 Gerrish Swim and Tennis Club Lessons Splash around at the Gerrish Swim and Tennis Club with a certificate good for two weeks of swim lessons Tuesday through Friday. Valid June 10 - August 22, 2014. Courtesy of Gerrish Swim and Tennis Club. Value $120 209 GymnastiKids One month free gymnastics lessons at GymnastiKids in Pasadena (total of four lessons) and a t-shirt. Courtesy of GymnastiKids. Value $135 210 & 211 Kaizen Martial Arts & Fitness Gift Certificate Gift certificate good for 10 weeks of martial arts or 3 months of cardio kickboxing at Kaizen Martial Arts & Fitness in Monrovia. Courtesy of Kaizen Martial Art & Fitness. Value $423/lot 212 Horseback Riding Lessons Hop on and enjoy a 4 week session of horseback riding lessons from Tom Sawyer Camps. Good September through May for children ages 4 and up. Courtesy of Tom Sawyer Camps. Value $100 213 Creative Arts Group A $25 gift certificate to be used towards an art class at the Creative Arts Group, l conveniently located in Sierra Madre. Courtesy of Creative Arts Group. Value $25 214 Yoga Madre Classes Five class series at Yoga Madre, located right here in Sierra Madre. Class series only good for new clients. Includes a Yoga Madre t-shirt and Yoga Madre canvas bag. Courtesy of Yoga Madre. Value $100 215 Math Tutoring Three hours of math tutoring. Any level of math is acceptable. Tutoring provided by a high school math teacher with 16 years experience. Works well with children of all ages. Expires December 31, 2014. Generously donated by the Bolen family. Value $150 216 Voice Lessons Series of two 45 minute lessons for an adult or three 30 minute lessons for a child (6 or older). Learn more about teacher Gretchen Weiss at www.signwithgretchen.com. Lessons to be completed by January 30, 2014. Generously donated by the Harrison /Weiss family. Value $170 217 & 218 Horseback Riding Lessons Two horseback riding lessons including age appropriate instruction in grooming, tacking up, and riding by experienced Tennessee Walking Horse Trainer at Step Aside Stables in Glendale. Courtesy of Step Aside Stables. Value $70/lot 219 Waterworks Aquatics Swim Lessons Four semi-private swim lessons from Waterworks Aquatics in Sierra Madre. Includes Turtle kickboard. Year Round Indoor Pool. Expires March 16, 2014. Generously donated by the Crowe family. Value $89 220 Math Tutoring Four hours of in home math tutoring with SMCNS mom Yvette Hassakoursian. She is a Glendale College Math Professor and specializes in math anxiety. Yvette is the founder of "Matherapy" and co-editor of Danica McKellar's Math Doesn't Suck and Kiss My Math. Expires June 30, 2014. Generously donated by the Schaeffer-Hassakoursian family. Value $200 221, 222 & 223 Tae Kwon Do Lessons One Month Tae Kwon Do classes at the Best U.S. Tae Kwon Do Academy in Arcadia. Includes a uniform. For new memberships only. Generously donated by the Rausch family. Value $50/lot 224 Guitar Lesson One hour guitar lesson for all levels (beginner to advanced) by experienced teacher Naren Rauch. SMCNS mom, Naren is a guitarist, composer and teacher who studied at the Manhattan School of Music and has 15 years of teaching experience. Jazz, rock, blues, classical - all styles! Generously donated by the Rauch family. Value $50 225 Music Lesson Thirty minute private music lesson with the instrument of your choice at Sierra Madre Music. Expires September 1, 2014. Courtesy of Sierra Madre Music. Value $30 226 & 227 The Awareness Center Yoga Classes Enjoy 10 classes of yoga at The Awareness Center in Pasadena. Courtesy of The Awareness Center. Value $120/lot 228 Duarte Shotokan Karate Academy Certificate good for one month of unlimited adult martial arts classes for 1 person at the Duarte Shotokan Karate Academy in Duarte. Courtesy of the Duarte Shotokan Karate Academy. Value $169 229 Music Lessons Three ½ hour music lessons in the area of brass, woodwind, or percussion by SMCNS dad Reggie Cordero. Mr. Cordero has a Masters in Music Education from USC and is currently the Music Director at El Rancho Unified School District. Generously donated by the Cordero family. Value $135 230 Boot Camp One month all women boot camp indoors in Monrovia on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Generously donated by the Adams family and friends. Value $199 231 Clay Class Come play with clay at this clay class for five children. Roll, pinch, pound and create with a professional artist and art teacher. Marengo Studio is a backyard studio in Altadena offering art experiences for children and adults taught by Michelle Dakan. Generously donated by the Dakan family. Value $100 232 Bikram Yoga Pasadena Get heated up with a five class pass at Bikram Yoga Pasadena. Courtesy of Bikram Yoga. Value $75 233 Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Membership Enjoy one month of water fitness at the beautiful Rose Bowl Aquatics Center. You can try classes like Aqua Zumba and pre/post natal water fitness. Experience the benefits of exercising in the water. Expires December 31, 2014. Generously donated by the Carlson family. Value$ 60 234 Music Lesson One hour beginning music lesson on either the clarinet, saxophone, trumpet or guitar by Tim Divers, musician and SMCNS dad. Generously donated by the Divers family. Value $50 235 Cooking Class Join Peg and Sue for a cooking class that will take you down memory lane. For the 12th year in a row, Susan and Peggy are ready to jump-start your holidays with a fun afternoon filled with delicious recipes to boost your repertoire. They will share their current favorite fabulous recipes, and their "Insiders" best Restaurant list that includes favorite restaurants in Southern California, San Francisco and NYC, plus their preferred markets and interesting restaurants. Cooking Class will be held at the Arboretum on Wednesday, November 20th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in The Oak Room. Generously donated by the Daines family. Value $50 Food and Wine 300 Salad Bowl and Hands Mix up your favorite salad in a Bamboo salad bowl with matching salad hands. Generously donated by the Smith family. Value $20 301 Starbucks Gift Basket Wake up in the morning with two pounds of coffee, a mug, a frappucino cup and a 12 pack of VIA Ready Brew. Generously donated by the Heintz family and Starbucks. Value $50 302 The Cheesecake Factory Take the night off from cooking and dine at The Cheesecake Factory with a $50 gift card. Generously donated by the Stafford family. Value $50 303 Café Bizou Enjoy lunch, brunch or dinner with a $50 gift certificate to Café Bizou in Pasadena. Courtesy of Café Bizou. Value $50 304 Casa del Rey Dive in to some great mexican food with a $20 gift card to Casa del Rey in Sierra Madre. Courtesy of Casa del Rey. Value $20 305 DISH Restaurant Eat, drink and be merry with dinner for 2 at DISH in La Canada-Flintridge. Courtesy of DISH. Value $50 306 El Portal Restaurant Experience a fantastic Yucatan/Mexican cuisine with dinner for two at El Portal Restaurant in Pasadena. Alcohol and tax not included. Courtesy of El Portal Restaurant. Value $25 307 In-N-Out Bring your family of four to In-N-Out Burger for a burger, fries and drink. Courtesy of In-N-Out Burgers Corporate Office. Value $40 308 Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant Watch a game and have a pint with a $25 gift certificate to Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant in Arcadia. Courtesy of Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant. Value $25 309 & 310 Barney's Only Place in Town Dine at the local Barney's Only Place in Town in Sierra Madre with a $25 gift certificate. Courtesy of Barney's Only Place in Town. Value $25/lot 311 Savor the Flavor Basket Lovely gift basket from Savor the Flavor and bonus offer to host a shopping party. Courtesy of Savor the Flavor. Value $45 312 Homemade Cheesecake Homemade 10 inch cheesecake made to order. Choose either chocolate crusted vanilla cheesecake topped with fresh berries and homemade berry sauce or butter cookie crusted citrus cheesecake topped with lemon curd or fresh berries. Two to four weeks advanced notice is required. Expires November 2014. Generously donated by the Descalzi family. Value $30 313 Yard House Dine at the popular Yard House with a $50 gift card. Generously donated by the Lila Lawrence family. Value $50 314 See's Candy Chocolate lovers will certainly appreciate a certificate for 3 lbs. of See's Candy. Generously donated by the Kobernusz family. Value $52.50 315 Nursery School Popcorn Gift Basket Make nursery school popcorn at home! This basket includes a spinning popcorn maker, safflower oil, sea salt and a bag of oragnic popcorn. Generously donated by the Ramirez family. Value $50 316 Beer Brewing Lesson and 2 Cases of Beer Learn how to make and bottle beer in just two 2 hour lessons. You pick the style and the timing. If you can make oatmeal, you can learn to make beer! At the end of the lessons, take 2 cases of beer home with you. Expires June 30, 2014. Generously donated by the Bayley-Evans family. Value $100 317 Savor the Flavor Holiday Basket Wonderful holiday basket from Sierra Madre's Savor the Flavor includes a Christmas platter and treats. Generously donated by the Radvenis family. Value $120 318 "Parents' Night In" Basket Grab a blanket and cozy up with this "Parents' Night In" Basket which includes a bottle of Chateauneuf-Du-Pape (2010) and a box of See's Chocolates. Generously donated by the Moss family. Value $61 319 Vitamix and Basket Learn how to blend up a storm with a Vitamix and Powerfoods Cookbook. Generously donated by the Anderson and Slocum families. Value $600 320 Tea Gift Basket With thousands of flavors and a myriad of health benefits, tea is the ultimate health elixir. Get started on drinking tea today with this gift basket. It includes a tea traveler for taking your tea on the go. Includes honey sticks and a $10 gift card to the "The Loose Teas" in Monrovia. Generously donated by the Cariaga family. Value $45 321 Scarlet Tea Room Enjoy an afternoon with friends with a $50 gift card to the Scarlet Tea Room in Pasadena. Generously donated by the Timbadia family. Value $50 322 & 323 Trader Joe's Whip up a wonderful meal with a $100 gift card to Trader Joe's. Generously donated by the Sloan family quintet. Value $100/lot 324 Paul Bara Rose Champagne 2004 Rose Champagne made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the 2004 Vintage. Expires 15-20 years from now. Generously donated by the Bolanos family. Value $65 325 Margarita Basket Classic Margarita Basket including 4 Margarita glasses, Tequila/Margarita Mix, rim salt, cocktail napkins, charger tray. Generously donated by the Seastrom family. Value $45 326 Homemade Cookies and Cookie Jar Custom-detailed cookie jar to be filled with homemade cookies …one batch per month for three months. Provided by SMCNS mom and professional baker, Hannah Denman. You choose your 3 month period. Offer good until the end of the school year. Generously donated by the Denman family. Value $60 327 Smitty's Restaurant Enjoy lunch for two at Smitty's Restaurant in Pasadena. Generously donated by the Sullivan family. Value $45 328 Bottles of Wine Two bottles of 2006 Woolridge Creek Zinfandel and two bottles of 2007 Woolridge Creek Tempranillo. Generously donated by the Hutt family. Value $150 329 Mijares Mexican Restaurant Taste a famous margarita on the festive patio with a $50 Mijares Mexican Restaurant gift card (two locations in Pasadena). Generously donated by the Roberts family. Value $50 330 Date Night Gift Basket Stay in for the evening with this date night gift basket which includes Scrabble The Classic Word Game, Cavit Moscato Wine, 2 wine glasses and Carr's Entertainment Cracker Collection. Generously donated by the Gibson family. Value $50 331 In-N-Out Burger Gift Basket In-N-Out t-shirt, water bottle, hat, notepad, pencil and 4 free meals. Generously donated by In-N-Out Burger. Value $66 332 Fine Bone China Tea Set and Basket Fine bone china tea cup and saucer purchaed at Buckingham Palace, Peet's Assam Golden Tip Tea, Peet's Darjeeling Kalimpong Organic Tea and Peet's Masala Chai Tea. Generously donated by the Yoshihara family. Value $90 333 Two Dozen Tamales Taste the deliciousness of two dozen homemade Tamales. Chicken, beef, goat cheese with sundried tomatoes. Two weeks advanced notice required. Generously donated by the Beltran family. Value $60 334 Birthday Cake or Holiday Cake/Pie from Mother Moo Creamery Mother Moo is a loved, organic creamery in Sierra Madre. She uses all locally sourced ingredients for her custom creations. Her cakes and pies are truly amazing. She's listed in the top 10 ice cream list for Los Angeles! Generously donated by the Meaker family. Value $50 335 SPUD Gift Certificate SPUD is an online store that delivers local and organic produce and groceries straight to your door. Delivery area is LA County. Great gift for a busy family! Generously donated by the Finholt-Bard family. Value $50 336 Bottles of Wine Six bottles of J. Kirkwood 2006 Merlot Napa Valley and six bottles of Chateau Haut-Maurac 2005. Generously donated by the Heintz family. Value $300 337 Fresh Organic Eggs One dozen eggs per week for 12 weeks from our happy, backyard raised chickens in Altadena. Generously donated by the Pierce family. Value $48 338 Tres Leches Paired with Two Local Craft Beers and a certificate for a personal brewery tour and complimentary tasting for up to four guests. Looking to step up a date night with a sweet ending? Let Nόmada and Certified Market lead the way. Chef Erik Zeda of Nόmada will prepare his trademark Tres Leches dessert for two. His creation was quoted by D Magazine (Dallas) that “The dessert menu exists in its own orbit and entire reviews could be written about the tres leches alone.” This dessert complements two different craft beers handselected by Nómada and Certified Market (750 ml Alesmith Speedway Stout and 650 ml Hangar 24 Chocolate Porter). Enjoy the accompanying certificate on a double date with friends to Redlands’ Hangar 24 Craft Brewery for a private tour and complimentary tasting for up to four guests courtesy of Certified Market of Monrovia. The Hangar 24 Craft Brewery certificate expires October 25, 2014 and a two-week advance notice for reservations is requested. For the dessert and beer pairing, please email Nόmada at [email protected] one week in advance to arrange delivery. This offer also expires October 25, 2014. Generously donated by Carly JaCobson (SMCNS Alum '93), Nomada, & Certified Market. Value $50 339 Two Bottles of Wine Two great wines from Dierberg Winery in Santa Barbara County: 2010 Chardonnay and 2010 Syrah Generously donated by the Chapman family. Value $66 340 California Pizza Kitchen Enjoy a $50 gift card to California Pizza Kitchen. Generously donated by the Valente family. Value $50 341 Homemade Desserts Home baked goods once a month for three months. A batch of cookies for Christmas? Pie for Thanksgiving? Apple cobber on a cool fall night? A dozen cupcakes or a special birthday cake? Your dessert item for the carnival? Your choice, and I'll do the baking. Generously donated by Eileen Lucas. Value $60 342 One Dozen Eggs A dozen fresh, organic eggs per week for 12 weeks from our free range chickens. We will either deliver them to school or you can pick them up from our home in Sierra Madre. Generously donated by the Garcia family. Value $50 343 Patticakes Pick up some delicious desserts with a $50 gift certificates to Patticakes. Generously donated by the Bondsmith family. Value $50 Health and Beauty 400 Spa Manicure and Pedicure Pamper yourself with a Burke Williams Spa Manicure and Pedicure (gratuity included). Generously donated by the Landon family. Value $108 401 Dr. Sumalee Sangsurasak, DDS Take you child for a visit to Pasadena’s Pediatric Dentist Dr. Sumalee Sangsurasak, DDS. Appointment includes examination, cleaning,flouride treatment, radiographs (if recommended), hygiene instruction, toothbrush and prizes. Expires July 30, 2014. Courtesy of Pediatric Dentistry. Value $220 402 Facial Relax with a Classic European Facial at Salon Zelo in Sierra Madre. Courtesy of Salon Zelo. Value $70 403 & 404 Haircuts Treat yourself to a new haircut and style at Salon Zelo in Sierra Madre. Expires May 14, 2014. Courtesy of Salon Zelo. Value $50/lot 405 Homemade Body Products Indulgence in some wonderful products from Elementally Good. Basket includes Baby Powder, Anti Wrinkle Facial Emulsion, Sensitive Skin Facial Emulsion and Lip Balm. Courtesy of Elementally Good. Value $62 406 Salt Therapy Session A group of up to 4 people (adults & children) can relax in a salt cave or play in the sandbox playroom during a 45 minute salt therapy session. Salt therapy is good cleasing and clearing for the lungs and skin, good for anyone living in our urban environment. Generously donated by the Juan-Enriquez family. Value $160 407 Madison Tattoo Get a permanent tattoo at Madison Tattoo in North Hollywood with a $60 certificate toward that special design! Generously donated by the Guthrie family. Value $60 408 Handmade Necklace Lovely 15.5" handmade necklace with 7 mm faceted freshwater pearls, 3 mm fresh water pearls, 4 mm Swarovski crystal garnet AB, 4 mm gold plated heishe beads, 3 mm gold plated Heishi bead. One inch gold fell chain with a gold fell lobster clasp and gold fill finish findings. Generously donated by the Barrios-Guerrero Family. Value $85 409 Home Massage Relax with a 1 1/2 hour massage by certified massage therapist and SMCNS mom Cindy Jaime. She offers therapeutic massage to men and women of all ages. She specializes in prenatal massage and also works as a doula. San Gabriel Valley only. Generously donated by the Jaime family. Value $120 410 & 411 Purse These purses are by Dutch designer Leontine Hagoort. She is located in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and launches two collections a year. Her remarkable eye for detail, hand-stiching, and custom hardware make her designs truly unique. Generously donated by the Max and Noa Van der Vliet and family. Value $40/lot 412 Travel Case Petunia Pickle Bottom travel case. Perfect for food or as a toiletry/makeup bag. Courtesy of Petunia Pickle Bottom. Value $42 413, 414, 415 & 416 Haircut Treat yourself to a haircut by a professional at Hot Shots Hair Salon in Monrovia. Courtesy of Hot Shots Hair Salon. Value $45/lot 417 Handmade Jewelry Several sets of hand-beaded jewelry. Varying colors, shapes, and sizes. Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets. Perfect stocking stuffers! Courtesy of Anonymous. Value $100 Home and Garden 500 Bird Cage Photo and Note Holder Beautiful wrought iron wall hanging, in the shape of a bird cage. Perfect for photos, notes and reminders. Generously donated by the Rewers family. Value $65 501 Armstrong Gardens Start a garden or plant your favorite flowers with a $30 gift card to Armstrong Gardens. Courtesy of Armstrong Gardens. Value $30 502 Breathe In Candles Two handmade organic candles infused with Reiki energy. Courtesy of Breathe in Candles. Value $28 each 503 Three Art Pieces Three individually framed and matted, colorful, watercolor paintings (a monkey, elephant and giraffe) done by local artist Kay Henry. Her paintings reflect her impressions of the people and places she has seen. As the mother of four she is influenced by children and their enthusiasm and response to their environment. Kay Henry has won awards for paintings in watercolor and oil. She is a member of Mid Valley Arts League, Watercolor West, The California Art Club and Oil Painters of America. Generously donated by the Vanis family. Value $100 504 Handmade Ceramic Vase Hand built ceramic vase by local artist Cathy Reichel-Clark. Generously donated by the Descalzi family. Value $60 505 Kim Totten Photography Custom, matted 10 x 12 black and white print by photographer and SMCNS alumni Kim Totten. Courtesy of the Totten family. Value $65 506 Macy's gift card Shop til you drop with a $50 gift card to Macy's. Generously donated by the Parker family. Value $50 507 Planted Succulent Bowl Planted succulent bowl. Generously donated by the Cristin and Mia LaFromboise. Value $75 508 Handknit Christmas Stocking This heirloom quality Christmas stocking is handknit using 100% wool (permanently moth-proofed). Santa's beard is knit with angora yarn and a name will be added for you. Two week advanced notice required. Generously donated by Eileen Lucas. Value $75 509 Slimline Pen Hand turned cherry Slimline Pen. Uses Cross type refills. Generously donated by the Seastrom family. Value $20 510 Hart Pen Hand turned oak Hart Pen. Uses Parker type refill. Generously donated by the Seastrom family. Value $25 511 Cigar Pen Hand turned walnut Cigar Pen. Uses Parker type refill. Generously donated by the Seastrom family. Value $30 512 Slimline Pen Hand turned walnut Slimline Pen. Uses Cross type refills. Generously donated by the Seastrom family. Value $20 513 Cigar Pen Hand turned cherry Cigar Pen. Uses Parker type refill. Generously donated by the Seastrom family. Value $30 514 West African Mudcloth A piece of mudcloth which can be used as a wallhanging or made into cushions, etc. It comes from the Ivory Coast of West Africa. Generously donated by the Greeves family. Value $50 515 Christmas Basket Christmas basket including large bell, ornament from Germany, Yankee Candle Christmas wax melter and various "tarts" with Christmas scents. Expires December 2014. Generously donated by the Pearson family. Value $45 516 Winter Wreath Handmade winter wreath perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Generously donated by the Johnson family. Value $80 517 Artwork, Postcards and Greeting Cards This handmade piece of art is a 5 x 7 mixed media piece. Mylonite incorporates fine scrapbook papers and paints on top then adds unique, vintage buttons to each piece. There are also 6 nature-inspired postcards and 5 greeting cards made from a handmade drawing. Generously donated by the Browne Family. Value $45 518 Oil Pastel Painting Original 2 x 2 Oil Painting. Oil Pastel and Mixed medial painting on canvas. Generously donated by the Armstrong family. Value $400 519 Picture Photography Photography Art by Kevin Gray Photography. Generously donated by the The Hitchcock family. Value $300 520 Waffle Maker Rotating waffle maker great for fresh waffle breakfast! Generously donated by the Quintero family. Value $60 521 Three Hardcover Books Signed by the Author New York Times Best Selling Author Marc Shapiro (SMCNS student Lily van der Molen's Grandpa) has donated three, autographed hardcover books: Carlos Santana: Back on Top, George Harrison: Behind Sad Eyes, and Adele: The Biography. Generously donated by the van der Molen family. Value $100 522 Fire Truck Artwork Enjoy a gently used piece of Fire Truck Artwork, perfect for the kids room or play room. Hangs flush on the wall. Generously donated by the Totten family. Value $50 523 Charlie’s House Pick out something fantastic for your home with a $25 gift card to Charlie’s House in Monrovia. Courtesy of Charlie’s House. Value $25 524 Gift Giving Goodies in Tote Bag Fantastic “peace and love” duffle full of gift giving goodies. Basket included bold scroll tote, 10 gift bags, 5 gift boxes, 12 gift tags, Himalayan Salt and Peppercorns grinder set, polka dot spatula, toaster bags, bread dipping set (4 saucers and seasonings), Virginia Diner gourmet butter, toasted peanuts, and spinach dip. Generously donated by the SMCNS. Value $140 525 Cast Iron Pan with Apron Get cookin’ in this apron using a cast iron pan. Generously donated by the Ellis family. Value $50 526 Joey the Bunny in a Van Gogh Hang this framed 11 x 14 picture of the adored, Joey the Bunny from Group II in a Van Gogh. Pet Masterpieces, showcases your pet in a timeless work of art. The integrity of the piece is preserved while personalizing the piece with another thing of beauty - your pet. Generously donated by the Guinart Family. Value $215 527 Custom Pet Masterpiece Let Pet Masterpieces showcase your pet in an 11 x 14 framed, timeless work of art. The integrity of the piece is preserved while personalizing the piece with another thing of beauty - your pet. Generously donated by the Guinart Family. Value $215 528 Children’s Art Prints Gentle and whimsical children's art prints by Joey Chou, a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. One “Autumn Farm” Print and a set of 3 “Ocean Romance” Prints. Generously donated by the Brown family. Value $60 529 Quilt Show Framed Print Quilt Show, framed poster by David Lance Goines, 1982. Press in Berkeley. Generously donated by the Kidd family. Value $150 530 & 531 Two Coffee Table Books about Los Angeles Everything they say about Los Angeles is true! However many of these wild and crazy goings-on happened (in some cases) a hundred years ago. Wild West shootouts, ghosts, buried treasures, weird cults, wacky mayors and crazed killers. They're all part of retired Los Angeles Times Reporter Cecilia Rasmussen's accounts. She will give you anecdotes galore and make you sound like an authority on the city of angels. Generously donated by the Fidone/Rasmussen family. Value $45/lot 532 Framed Photograph Custom framed, original black and white photograph signed by the artist captures a fisherman in Hoian, Vietnam. Generously donated by the Thompson family. Value $300 533 New Ukulele Brand New Carlo Robelli Ukulele. Model # UK13. Plus, Easy Songs for Ukulele song book for beginners. Features 20 top pop folk songs. Generously donated by the Meyer family. Value $70 534 Book and Savor The Flavor Treats Southern California Story: Seeking the Better Life in Sierra Madre by Michele Zack. Alice's stick cookies, Starbucks Italian roast coffee, Daphne Chocolatier Almond Square. Generously donated by the Carlson family. Value $65 Outings 600 Private Airplane Flight to Catalina Island Enjoy an incredible, scenic, private flight along the coast for 2 adults and 1 child from the El Monte Airport to Catalina Island. Included in this 3 hour adventure is lunch at the DC-3 Grill ("Airport in the Sky") famous for their buffalo burger! The pilot is SMCNS dad Dean Sibley. He is a working pilot at Clay Lacy Aviation and during his training and work experience Dean has flown almost 10,000 hours. In his current position, as a charter pilot, he flies high profile clients on a daily basis. Dean is also an FAA rated aircraft mechanic. Advanced notice required (34 weeks). Expires June 30, 2014. Generously donated by the Sibley family. Value $250 601 Jump ‘n Jammin Release some energy with two passes to Jump ‘n Jammin in Arcadia. Courtesy Jump ‘n Jammin. Value $24 602 The Arboretum Take a stroll around the beautiful Arboretum in Arcadia with a family membership for two adults and two children. Courtesy of The Arboretum. Value $75 603 Aquarium of the Pacific Have an adventure at the Aquarium of the Pacific with two admission passes. Courtesy of Aquarium of the Pacific. Value $52 604 Hearst Castle Experience Hearst Castle in San Simeon with a tour for two adults. Tour includes a screening of the National Geographic Theater movie, “Building the Dream.” Tour must be made at least two business days in advance. Courtesy of Hearst Castle and National Geographic Theater. Value $50 605 Day Trip to Anacapa Island or Santa Cruz Island Explore the Channel Islands in Ventura County on this day trip for 2 adults with Island Packer Tours. Choose to visit either Anacapa Island or Santa Cruz Island. Courtesy of Island Packers Tours. Value $118 606 Roller Skating Roller skating admission for 8 guests at Skateland in Northridge. Good at any public skating session excluding Friday nights, holidays and special events. Skate rental is extra. Courtesy of Skateland. Value $65 607 Miniature Golf Play miniature golf for a party of 8 at Mountasia Family Fun Center in Santa Clarita. Good any open day excluding Saturdays, holidays and special events. Courtesy of Mountasia.Value $55 608 Pacific Asian Museum Experience Asia close to home with four passes to the Pacific Asian Museum in Pasadena. Expires July 31, 2014. Courtesy of Pacific Asia Museum. Value $40 609 & 610 Ice Skating Get out on the ice at the Pasadena Ice Skating Center. Good for four people during a public session and includes skate rentals. Expires January 1, 2015. Courtesy of the Pasadena Ice Skating Center. Value $52/lot. 611 Skirball Cultural Center Enjoy a day at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Includes admission for two adults and four children, a catalogue from Audrey’s Museum Store, a dessert in Zeidler’s Café. Courtesy of Skirball Cultural Center. Value $60 612 Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens Take a stroll around the beautiful Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens with two guest passes. Expires December 31, 2014. Courtesy of The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens.Value $46 613 Natural History Museum Make it a day of exploration at The Natural History Museum in Los Angeles with admission for four. Expires October 1, 2014. Courtesy of The Natural History Museum. Value $48 614 Rose Parade Make unforgettable memories with two tickets to the January 1, 2014 Rose Parade provided by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Bleacher style seats near the beginning of the parade route on West Colorado Blvd. Parking not included, but can easily be purchased online. Courtesy of Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Value $180 615 Underwood Family Farms Discover Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark with a Family Season Pass. Good for up to five family members for one year. Expires November 2014. Courtesy of Underwood Family Farms. Value $180 616 Children's Discovery Museum Go exploring with two passes to the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert in Rancho Mirage. Expires November 2014. Courtesy of Childrens Discovery Museum of the Desert. Value $16 617 Disney Park Tickets Have a blast with 2 one day tickets valid at Disneyland (Anaheim), California Adventures (Anaheim), Disney World (Florida), Disneyland (Paris) or Disneyland (Hong Kong). Expires June 7, 2015 Generously donated by the Jon Headley and family. Value $184 618 The Arboretum Watch the peacocks as you walk around the beautiful Arboretum in Arcadia with a family membership for two adults and two children. Generously donated by the Simon family. Value $75 620 & 621 Peekaboo Playland Bring the kids for some fun at Peekaboo Playland in Eagle Rock with 5 play passes. Expires October 12, 2014. Generously donated by the Peekaboo Playland. Value $45/lot 622 Warner Brothers Studios VIP Tour Come see how and where some of the most memorable moments in entertainment history are made with two tickets for a VIP Tour at Warner Brothers Studios. Tours are 2.5 hours and run daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Generously donated by the Sylvia Louise Smith, Mama and Daddy. Value $104 623 Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens Four passes to the Huntington Library Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens. Must contact Brian Dorsey in advance. Expires September 1, 2014. Generously donated by the Friends of the Dorsey family. Value $100 624 Orange County’s Pacific Symphony Choose from four 45 minute concerts for four people at the Orange County’s Pacific Symphony. Performances designed especially for children ages 5-11. Halloween Masquerade, The Magic Potion, Dinosaurs, and Peter and the Wolf. Two concert times at 10:00 or 11:30 am. Enjoy hands-on activities for children at the musical carnival. Last concert May 10, 2014. Must call ahead to reserve seats. Generously donated by the Luke & Ellie Kim and family. Value $120 626 Round of Golf and Lunch Enjoy a round of golf and lunch for two at the San Gabriel Country Club. Includes greens fees and cart. Weekdays only. Specific hours and days vary. Expires November 16, 2014. Generously donated by the Christensen family. Value $200-250 627 Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens Discover the Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens in Claremont with four tickets. Generously donated by the Hamilton family. Value $48 628 Armory Center for Arts Your child would love a Studio Art Class at the Armory Center for Arts. For 25 years, Armory's Education and Exhibiton Programs have encouraged children and adults to experience and appreciate contemporary art. Classes introduce various materials, concepts and techniques, designed to challenge a child's imagination and ability while providing opportunities for playful exploration. One Studio Art class meets 10 times. For ages 3 – 11. Expires November 2014. Generously donated by the Goodwin family. Value $190 629 Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens Enjoy four guest passes to the Huntington Library, art collections, botancial gardens. Generously donated by the Hamilton family. Value $80 630 Armory Center for Arts Enroll in classes at the Armory Center for the Arts with a $190 gift certificate. Amount is typical of cost of class during the school year or a two week long summer class. Generously donated by the Hamilton family. Value $190 631 Pasadena Museum of History Learn about the history of Pasadena and the west San Gabriel Valley with a one year membership for two. Courtesy of the Pasadena Museum of History. Value $50 632 Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets Cheer on the Dodgers with two tickets to a 2014 regular season home game. Seats on Loge Level, 2nd row, aisle 113 behind home plate on the 3rd base side. Selected preferred game date once schedule is released in Spring 2014. Generously donated by the Baldrica family. Value $160 Nursery School 700 Carnival Free Ride Fulfill your nursery school carnival requirements: plant, handmade item, and dessert. Does not include booth work requirements. Generously donated by the Dapsauski family. Value $50 701 & 702 Custom Photo CD Great memories captured with a custom photo CD delivered by the end of June 2014. A minimum of 40-50 pictures will be provided with a chronological experience of Group IV/V. Generously donated by Group IV/V Teacher Leanne JaCobson. Value priceless 703 Shutterfly Scrapbook A custom Shutterfly Scrapbook specific to one lucky child in Group III for the remainder of 2013-2014 school year. Album will include photos, friends, class activities, and the child's artwork and quotes. Generously donated by Group III Teachers Connie Weinstock and Shelley Dakan. Value Priceless 704 How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight Recording Group I Teacher Colleen Zaffina charms us as she reads How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight by Jane Yolen. Value Priceless 705 Goodnight Moon Recording Group I Teacher Amy McGinnis will soothe you with her reading of the classic Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. Value Priceless 706 Abiyoyo Recording Teacher Joan Southwell of Group II brings magic to the story song Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger. Value Priceless 707 Something Good Recording Our very own Connie Weinstock Group III Teacher enlivens the classic Robert Munsch book, Something Good. Value Priceless 708 Owen Recording Group III Teacher Shelley Dakan brings Kevin Henkes' Owen to life. Value Priceless 709 George and Martha Recording The reading duet, Kindergarten and Group IV Teachers Myrna Kidd and Leanne JaCobson entertain us with their rendition of George and Martha by James Marshall. Value Priceless 710 Alligator Baby Recording Teacher Eileen Lucas presents her version of Alligator Baby by Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko. Value Priceless 711 Little Cloud Recording The school glue, Beverly Slocum captivates with her reading of Little Cloud by Eric Carle. Value Priceless 712 Lunch Bunch & Stay and Play Enjoy four hours of free time while your child explores the Group III yard at Lunch Bunch & Stay and Play (lunch not included). Expires July 30, 2014. Courtesy of SMCNS. Value $25 713 Lunch Bunch & Stay and Play Enjoy four hours of free time while your child explores the Group III yard at Lunch Bunch & Stay and Play (lunch not included). Expires July 30, 2014. Courtesy of SMCNS. Value $25 714 Lunch Bunch & Stay and Play Enjoy four hours of free time while your child explores the Group III yard at Lunch Bunch & Stay and Play (lunch not included). Expires July 30, 2014. Courtesy of SMCNS. Value $25 715 Lunch Bunch & Stay and Play Enjoy four hours of free time while your child explores the Group III yard at Lunch Bunch & Stay and Play (lunch not included). Expires July 30, 2014. Courtesy of SMCNS. Value $25 Children 800 Art Print Original, framed and matted art print from the New York Times best selling children's book Journey by Aaron Becker. (Frame Dimensions: 28" x 18") Also included is a copy of the book, signed by the author/illustrator. Would make a beautiful and timeless addition to your child's room! Generously donated by the Oelschlager-Hennessey family. Value $200 801 Three Children’s Picture Books These beautiful, best selling 2013 children's picture books are all destined to become classics. Included in the pack: This is Not My Hat signed by author/illustrator Jon Klassen (2013 Caldecott Award winner), Journey signed by author/illustrator Aaron Becker (New York Times best seller), This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers (multi-award winner and best seller). Generously donated by the Oelschlager-Hennessey family. Value $55 802 Baby Playmat/Petbed with Removable Cover A soft, clean, familiar surface for your baby to play. 36" x 36" mat with removable washable cover. Folds up, easy to move, perfect for travel. Cover is envelope style, so there are no buttons, zippers, or choking hazards for baby. Generously donated by the Adams family and friends. Value $85 803 Disney Princess Basket Princess Basket including 6 doll set - Disney Princess Ballerina, 3 leotards (size 34), 1 princess pajama (size 3T), 1 princess tutu skirt, 1 pair of ballet slippers (size 10) and other princess accessories. Generously donated by the Rusling family. Value $170 804 Disney Gift Card Splurge with a $50 Disney gift card. Generously donated by the Colliander family. Value $50 805 Fire Truck Toddler Bed Fire Truck Toddler Bed by KidKraft. Very gently used by stuffed animals. Comes with crib size mattress and free delivery within 20 miles. Generously donated by the The Butler Family. Value $225 806 Diggin for Daises Enjoy a $25 gift card at Diggin for Daises in Monrovia. Courtesy of Diggin for Daises. Value $25 807 Princess Dresses and Trunk Four Disney Princess dresses in a beautiful, pink bench dress up trunk. Generously donated by the Lombeyda & Than families. Value $120 808 Kidspace Membership Keep the kids busy with a 12 Month Kidspace Membership. Generously donated by the Mrakich family. Value $179 809 Toddler Boy Outfit Adorable toddler boy outfit from Little Sunshine Children’s Boutique. Size 12-18 months tee and matching pants. Courtesy of Little Sunshine Children’s Boutique. Value $48 810 Dr. Seuss Book and Model Hot Air Balloon This impeccably detailed miniature of a hot air balloon is certain to inspire flights of imagination. Inspired by the Age of Sail, exploration, science, and cartography, and with a commitment to quality and intrigue. Item paired with Dr. Seuss's Book Oh, the Places You'll Go! Generously donated by the Sison-Dabatos family. Value $75 811 Leap Frog - My Own Story Time Pad A great way to jumpstart an early interest in reading. Compact media device that builds early learning skills. Kids can listen to stories, emails and music as they explore the world of scout and friends. Parents can personaliz the Story Time Pad with their child's name, favorite stories, special "emails" from friends and family, and a unique music playlist. Generously donated by the Reyes-Rully family. Value $30 812 Leap Frog - My Own Leap Top Personalized pretend computer featuring 6 learning activity stations to explore the alphabet, music, computer literacy and more. With 8 email message choices and a variety of song download selections, you can create a custom playlist. It’s sure to provide hours of engaging, educational fun. Generously donated by the Reyes-Rully family. Value $25 813 Three Handmade Oh Snap! Cloth diapers All-in-One cloth diapers. The inside is lined with colorful, organic bamboo velour, that color coordinates with the adjustable side snaps and designer print cover. Organic hemp and PUL has been sewn inside the diaper to absorb wetness and protect against leaks. Generously donated by the Meyer family. Value $75 814 Classic Fisher Price Toy Collection Three of the best classic Fisher Price Toys including the Music Box Record Player we all know and love, the Chatter Phone, and Teaching Clock. Get your holiday shopping done early! Generously donated by the Withers family. Value $65 815 Talking Dusty Airplane & Framed Movie Poster of Disney's Planes Framed movie poster of Disney's Planes, signed by Director Klay Hall and Producer Traci Balthazar Flynn and a Talking Dusty Airplane. Generously donated by the Thein family. Value $70 816 Stuffed Animals Stuffed Fairy and Mugwort Courtesy of Arnold’s Frontier Hardware. Value $20 817 Gap Gift Card Fall in to something new with a $50 Gap gift card. Also valid at Old Navy, Piperlime, Banana Republic and Athleta. Generously donated by the Karklin family. Value $50 818 Children's Beanie Ball Your child will adorable this beanie ball. Courtesy of Dollmakers. Value $25 819 Amy's Playground Spend the afternoon at Amy's Playground in South Pasadena with five play visits. Best for children 5 years and younger. Socks required. Courtesy of Amy's Playground. Value $45 820 Gymboree Gift Card Pick up something new with a $35 Gymboree gift card. Courtesy of Gymboree Corporation. Value $35 822 Melissa and Doug Train Set Get your holiday shopping done early with a Melissa and Doug Train Set. Courtesy of Heirloom Wooden Toys. Value $120 823 Train Mountain/ Bridge Set to be used with Train Set Add to your train set with an entertaining Train Mountain/ Bridge Set. Courtesy of Heirloom Wooden Toys. Value $30 824 Melissa and Doug Play Food Shop early for the holidays with this Birthday and Pizza Party Set from Melissa and Doug. Courtesy of Heirloom Wooden Toys. Value $45 825 Melissa and Doug Play Food Your child will be inspired with a Grill and Sundae Set from Melissa and Doug. Courtesy of Heirloom Wooden Toys. Value $45 826 Books, Stickers and a Puzzle Three engaging children's books about animals. Animals Awake by Crescent Dragonwagon, African Alphabet Animals by Beverly and Dereck Joulart and That's not Funny! by Jeanne Willis. A big piece world map puzzle by Mudpuppy. Includes stickers. Hand selected for pre-school age animal lovers by the Tomten of La Canada. Generously donated by the Browne family. Value $64 827 Children’s Art and Signed Books "Fish" artwork framed and signed by legendary children's book artist Eric Carle. Mini Very Hungry Caterpillar book also signed by Eric Carle. Four children's books signed by author Vanita Oelschlager including Ivy in Bloom, Ivan's Great Fall, "Elefante (in both English and Spanish). Generously donated by the Oelschlager-Hennessey family. Value $100 828 Disney Dress Up Let you child’s imagination run wild with these Disney dress up clothes including capes, crowns, shoes and jewelery all in a great box trunk. Generously donated by the Rusling family. Value $50 829 Disney Glamour Dress up is endless with these shoes and crowns. Generously donated by the Rusling family. Value $25 830 Disney’s Baby Tiana, Puppet Kit and Stamp Set Your child will have an afternoon of fun with Disney’s baby Tiana, puppet kit and Disney stamp set. Generously donated by the Rusling family. Value $50 831 Disney Dressup Let you child’s imagination run wild with these Disney dress up clothes including capes, crowns, shoes and jewelery all in a great box trunk. Generously donated by the Rusling family. Value $50 832 Disney’s Oz Head Pieces Become a powerful Disney princess in these Diseny Oz play head pieces. Generously donated by the Rusling family. Value $25 833 Disney Princess Shoes Your child can mix it up with four pairs of Disney princess dress up shoes. Generously donated by the Rusling family. Value $25 834 American Girl Doll and Accompanying Book Meet American Girl Doll, “Kit” and enjoy the accompanying book. Courtesy of American Girl. Value $110 835 Two Girl and Doll Matching Dresses Made to order girl and doll matching dresses (2 sets). Generously donated by the Watson family. Value $100 Services 900 Window Cleaning Clean a house of up to 20 windows by professional window cleaner. Generously donated by the Watson family. Value $100 901 Landscape Design Consultation Custom Landscape Design Consultation from Amy Whist Landscape Design. Courtesy of Amy Whist Landscape Design. Value $150 902 Dy-Dee Diaper Service Enjoy 80 cloth diapers a week for four weeks from Dy-Dee Diaper Service. Courtesy of Dy-Dee Diaper Service. Value $93 903 Little Kuts Bring the kids for two haircuts at Little Kuts in Pasadena. Courtesy of Little Kuts. Value $38 904 First Financial Consulting with Scott Sommers Financial Plan from SMCNS Alumni, Scott Sommers, certified fee-only financial advisor, partner First Financial Consulting. Offer good for up to 3 hours of work. Session includes initial consultation plus two additional face-to-face meetings. Generously donated by the Totten family. Value $585 905 Massage Envy Gift Card Treat yourself to a $45 Massage Envy gift card (for one hour). Generously donated by the Ansari family. Value $45 906 Private Pilates Sessions Alyssa Tomoff is a classically trained and certified Pilates teacher who works out of her home studio in Monrovia. Private sessions are tailored to each individual, using reformer, mat, and other specialized equipment. Expires November 2014. Generously donated by the Gague family. Value $180 907 Certified Holistic Health Counselor Six sessions with SMCNS mom Danielle Carpenter, a certified holistic health counselor. She will work with you to improve your health, happiness, and overall health of your family. She specializes in helping moms who need more energy, would like to lose weight, be less stressed, and create a more balanced life. Generously donated by the Carpenter family. Value $600 908 One Hour Consultation with an Investment Professional Enjoy a one hour consultation with investment professional and SMCNS mom Fiona Cameron of Cameron, Murphy, and Spangler Inc. Spend some much needed time on a portfolio review or have your questions about investing answered in a friendly, non jargony setting by a professional advisor with nearly 30 years experience. Expires July 31, 2014. Generously donated by the Cameron family. Value $250 909 Two Healing Touch Massages Healing Touch is a bio field therapy that is an energy-based approach to health and healing. Healing Touch uses touch to influence the human energy system, specifically the energy field that sourrounds the body, the energy center that control the energy flow from the energy field to the physical field. These noninvasive techniques utilize the hands to clear, energize and balance the human and environmental energy fields, thus affecting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and healing. Expires October 2014. Generously donated by the Peterson family. Value $100 910 Comprehensive Speech Language Evaluation and Report Comprehensive speech language evaluation conducted by Justine Sherman, MA,CCC-SLP,COM. Owner of Justine Sherman & Associates, Inc. in Sierra Madre. The evaluation is tailored to your child's needs but will cover articulation, language expression, and language comprehension. A diagnostic report detailing the results of the assessment and recommendations included. Generously donated by the Alari Family. Value $400 911 Customized Family Website/Personal Blog Will customize a family website/blog which includes design and domain name. After completion, a comprehensive tutorial on how to use site will be included. Generously donated by the Adams Family and friends. Value $300 912 Private Prenatal Breastfeeding Consultation Meet with board-certified lactation consultant Jessica Claire during your pregnancy to maximize your breastfeeding success once baby arrives! Perfect for a shower gift or a second-time mom who had difficulties the time around. Generously donated by the Smith Claire family. Value $100 913 Photography Session Family photo session at a location of your choice. Includes all high resolution images in online gallery to download. Generously donated by the Adams Family and friends. Value $175 914 Housecall Hair Care Haircut, color, style or blowout by Gigi's Mobile Beauty. We come to you at your convenience! Perfect gift for busy parents! Expires November 2014. Generously donated by the Raham family. Value $60 915 Tropical Nail Gift Certificate Enjoy a manicure and pedicure or other services with a $50 gift certificate to Tropical Nail Spa in Sierra Madre. Generously donated by the Prince family. Value $50 916 Vintage Camping Travel Trailer Camp in style for 2 nights in a vintage Cardinal Travel Trailer during the SMCNS camping weekend. Trailer will be towed to and from your own, already booked, private campsite that fits up to 8 people. Trailer can sleep 3 with option for 4th (child) on cot. Good only May 24 – 26, 2014. Generously donated by the Lee Ho family. Value $400 917 Electrical Service Chris J Harney Electrical Services will provide 2 hours of electrical service. Materials not included (if needed). Generously donated by the Harney family. Value $150 918 Oil Change Gift certificate for Mercedes or BMW oil change. Tuff Engine is a German Car Mechanic located in Monrovia. We take great care and pride in every job we do, and committed to servicing our clients with respect and integrity. Generously donated by friends of the Guinart family. Value $90 919 Full Setup/Tune Up for any Guitar or Bass. Service includes: polish frets, clean and oil fret board, set string height, adjust neck, tighten and clean hardware, inspect electronics and make play as good as possible! Strings included. Acoustic or Electric. Expires June 1, 2014. Generously donated by the Bizon family. Value $70 Best wishes to the SMCNS Auction Committee on a fantastic event! Beverly and Richard Slocum 701 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 www.smcns.org
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