The Commonwealth Academy Parents’ Association
Proudly Presents
8 November 2014
7:00 – 10:00 P.M.
Susan J. Johnson Center
Proceeds benefit the programs and students of Commonwealth Academy.
Commonwealth Academy ● 1321 Leslie Avenue ● Alexandria, VA 22301 ● 703.548.6912
● www.CommonwealthAcademy.org
Commonwealth Academy Parents’ Association
November 2014
Welcome to Broadway Cafe!
Welcome, families and friends, to Broadway Cafe! We are so happy to have you here tonight. Thank
you for supporting the students of Commonwealth Academy through CAFÉ Night, the Parents’
Association’s signature fundraising event.
First-rate educational technology has always been a hallmark of C/A; we are committed to keeping
apace of the fast-moving developments in this field. Our event proceeds will be directed to the
acquisition of cutting-edge educational technology to benefit all students at C/A. We are confident that
our fundraising efforts will have a significant impact on our students’ educational experiences in the
coming months.
We dedicate this event to The Stars of The Show: the students and faculty and staff of C/A. We
are so fortunate to be part of this community. Tonight we celebrate the great work of the school
and our belief in our students’ futures
Organizing an event of this magnitude is a labor of love, and we are deeply grateful for all the
assistance so generously offered by many parent volunteers, parents of C/A alumni, friends,
extended family members, teachers and staff. “Many hands make light work,” and make the
work a lot more fun! We offer heartfelt thanks to every individual who contributed to making
every aspect of CAFÉ Night so enjoyable and successful.
Please remember to thank all the merchants and vendors who have been so eager to contribute
to CAFÉ Night. We appreciate their support of C/A very much, and we encourage you to support
them in return. They are great friends.
When you bid on auction items, remember that our students and the amazing Commonwealth
faculty and staff are the beneficiaries of your generosity! We hope that you have lots of fun:
make some new friends, have a few laughs, relax with a beverage and delight in the delicious
food offerings. Thank you very much, and we look forward to greeting you throughout the
evening!
In community,
Catherine Grossman and Melissa Feld, 2014 Broadway Café Co-Chairs
Welcome to Opening Night
Commonwealth Academy’s Broadway Cafe!
Hosted by the Commonwealth Academy Parents’ Association
November 8, 2014
LET’S GET ON WITH THE SHOW!
7:00 p.m.
Check In / Silent Auction Opens / Raffle Ticket Sales Begin
Beverage Service Opens: Wine & Beer Bar / Bourbon Bar
Red Carpet Hors d’Oeuvre Service Begins
8:15–8:45 p.m. Silent Auction Closes in Sections
8:15 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
100s, 200s, 300s Close
100s Born Yesterday: For Kids & The Young at Heart
200s Showboat: Fashion & Jewelry
300s Miracle Worker: Health & Beauty
400s, 500s, 600s Close
400s Food, Glorious Food: Food, Drink and More
500s How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying:
Professional Services
600s As You Like It: Home Décor & More
8:45 p.m.
700s, 800s, 900s Close
700s Barefoot in the Park: Experience & Adventures
800s 42nd Street: Theater
900s Stars of the Show: From the Teachers
8:55 p.m.
Raffle Ticket Sales Close
Raffle Drawings: Teacher Appreciation /
Class Baskets / Taste of Del Ray
9:00 p.m.
Live Auction! / Beverage Service Ends
9:30 p.m.
Live Auction Ends! / Convene in Multipurpose Room:
Auction Checkout: Cash, Checks & Credit Cards
Dessert & Coffee Served
10:00 p.m.
That’s All Folks!
Let’s Give a Standing Ovation to our Broadway Cafe Sponsors!
We are grateful for the generosity of our local community and friends whose
Sponsorship played a vital role in our success tonight.
BENEFACTORS ($1,000+)
Jen Walker Team: The Realtor for Del Ray and beyond!
Smart Media Group
Anonymous
STAR ($500)
Bobi Bomar -- Homes of Alexandria
Smart Lunches
Tech Painting Co., Inc.
PATRON ($250)
Alexandria Hyundai
Walgreens (Del Ray)
CONTRIBUTOR ($150)
Burke & Herbert Bank
Cheers to Bob & Karen Meyers for generously donating champagne, wine and beer for tonight.
Tonight’s Caterer:
Mindy’s Catering ● 4816 MacArthur Blvd., NW ● Washington, DC 20007 ● 202-342-6207 ●
202-333-1915 (fax) ● www.mindyscateringdc.com
A Very Special Thanks to Our Dessert Sponsors:
SmartLunches * 15 Allerton Street * Boston, MA * 888-257-6278 & An Anonymous Donor
C/A Teacher Appreciation Raffle Drawings:
Three raffle prizes go to our superb teachers and staff members tonight! Thank you for
everything you do for our students!
Drawing #1: One lucky teacher or staff member will win a DESIGNATED PARKING
SPACE for the remainder of the 2014-15 school year.
Drawing #2: Another fortunate winner will take home a $100 gift card to La Bergerie
Restaurant (Old Town)!
Drawing #3: And because good things come in threes, someone from the C/A family will
take home a $50 gift certificate to FireFlies!
Tickets are $5 apiece or 5 tickets for $20, and may be purchased by teachers and staff, or
can be purchased for teachers and staff, by parents. Simply print any faculty or staff
member’s name on a ticket and then drop their ticket into the basket. This is a fun way to
thank them for everything they do to support our C/A students!
Eric Adams
Kathy Barsness
Matthew Briggs
Maria Brinza
Jeff Brown
Megan Burgess
Cherie Carroll
Mary Chamberlain
Andrew Davie
Richard Delos Reyes
Cathy Feehan
Jane Furey
Daniel Furman
Ellen Fye
Clint Gibson
Leonard Gjoni
Evan Gropper
Josh Gwilliam
Jane Hanson
Lisa Harrington
Meagan Hawkins
Josh Hicks
Matt Johns
James Leslie
Gundega Lice
Amy Littlefield
Ksenya Litvak
Stephen Maczynski
Maureen McCarty
Lauren Merikas
Tara Nappi
Rebecca Nitopi
Rose-Marie Parker
John Pignone
Ricardo Pontes
Santiago Seré
Geoff Stanton
Rebecca Stewart
Charles Sullivan
Clay Teagle
Katherine Theobald
Robert Thompson
Bill Vander Clute
TASTE OF DEL RAY RAFFLE: Tickets on Sale Tonight!
(Total Value: $205)
Experience a Taste of Del Ray! This raffle package, valued at $205, includes gift
certificates to a wide variety of popular dining destinations around Del Ray. Date Night or
after-work dinner is taken care of -- for weeks. Don’t miss your chance to take home
something extra special tonight!
Raffle Tickets are $5 apiece or five tickets for $20.
Drawing will be held preceding the Live Auction.
Taste of Del Ray Includes:
Caboose Cafe: From freshly roasted coffee and assorted pastries in the morning to diverse and
savory Ethiopian fare in the evening, Caboose Cafe deserves a stop on your tour of Del Ray dining
spots! (Value: $25)
Del Ray Pizzeria: Featuring only the freshest quality ingredients, Del Ray Pizzeria features an
assortment of delicious pizzas and a wide selection of craft beers. (Value: $25)
FireFlies: Bon Appetit! With a passion for food, FireFlies offers a fabulous Sunday brunch, great
breakfasts, burgers and other treats with an eclectic and funky-fun vibe! (Value: $25)
Holy Cow / Hidden Dragon (The Sushi Bar) / Pork Barrel BBQ: Choose from any (or all) of
these favorite neighborhood restaurants where a great meal is guaranteed! From Holy Cow, Del
Ray’s gourmet burger joint, to The Sushi Bar, featuring tapa-sized portions of sushi and sashimi, to
Pork Barrel BBQ, Del Ray’s go-to spot for fresh, dry-rubbed and slow-smoked barbeque. (Value:
$35)
Market 2 Market: Neighborhood deli specializing in Italian-style subs, sandwiches, and salads, a
wide selection of wines...and general goodness! (Value: $20)
St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub: Del Ray’s community gathering place for coffee, camaraderie and
conversation. (Value: $25)
Sapore d’Italia: Family-friendly neighborhood restaurant featuring traditional Italian food; always
delicious! (Value: $25; good for lunch only)
Thai Peppers: Featuring a wide range of delicious Thai favorites. (Value: $25)
Stars of the Show Raffles: Class Baskets!
Tonight we’ll be showcasing a perennial highlight at CAFÉ Night, themed Class Baskets in
our “Stars of the Show” Raffle. Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to take home a
beautifully packaged assortment of themed goodies from C/A students and families!
Raffle tickets are $5 apiece or five tickets for $20.
Drawings will be held preceding the Live Auction.
 Lower School -- Family Game Night!: Disconnect electronics and reconnect with each
other, exploring a new game or an old favorite!
 Sixth Grade – Craft Beer!: Taste buds tired of the same old beer? Wake them up with a
wide variety of tantalizing tastes found in the collection of quality craft brew!
 Seventh Grade --The Joy of Gardening!: For the flower lover in you! Supplies to ensure
everything will be coming up roses in your yard!
 Eighth Grade – Spa Treatment! Candlelight, bubble bath, a glass of wine...who doesn’t
deserve a little pampering?
 Ninth Grade -- A Taste of the Old Country!: Enjoy a selection of the best Italy has
to offer!
 Tenth Grade – Gourmet Coffees & Chocolates!: What’s not to love!
 Eleventh Grade -- Off To College! - Dormitory "must haves" for the college freshman!
 Twelfth Grade – Trip to the Vineyard!: Bring a little bit of the vineyard home with you!
Broadway Cafe Silent Auction Rules
1. Bids will be accepted from 7:00 p.m. until the sections close, beginning at 8:15 p.m.
2. To bid on an auction item, clearly mark your bid on bid sheet provided. Note that each bid increase
has been pre-marked. Place your bid number next to the bid that you wish to enter. Note that all
teacher items do not have set incremental bids.
3. Bid results will be determined at the end of the Silent Auction. The winning bid will be circled by an
Auction Official and will constitute the final bid. In the event of a dispute, the Auction Chair shall act
as the final authority, and shall determine the winning bidder.
4. Any winning bidder failing to make arrangements for payment in full at the cashier’s desk before
departure on November 8, 2014, will forfeit his/her right to purchase the item.
5. All bids are binding and all sales are final. All auction items are sold AS IS, and no exchanges,
refunds or substitutions will be made by the auction committee or donor except when specifically
stated.
6. Receipts will be provided for all purchases. Winners may collect their auction items from the table
by presenting their paid receipts prior to departure.
7. The responsibility for claiming auction items lies with the successful bidder. All items must be
removed from the auction site by the end of the evening unless other arrangements have been
made.
8. Unless otherwise stated, all auction goods and services must be used by November 8,
2015. Specific dates may need to be arranged between the winning bidder and donor. This is the
responsibility of the winning bidder. No refunds will be made by CAPA for purchases
specifically stating the date be a “mutually agreeable date” between the winner and the
donor. It is the winner’s responsibility to arrange a mutually agreeable date with the donor.
9. The auction committee has attempted to describe items correctly. The committee is not
responsible for errors in description, authenticity or condition of goods auctioned.
10. No warranties or guarantees are made or implied by either the Auction Committee or the
donors. Winners waive all claims for liability against CAPA, the Auction Committee, and/or donors,
and all winners release them from responsibility for any injury or damage to property that results
from the use of items or services purchased.
Broadway Cafe Auction Wish List
As you page through all the wonderful items in this catalog, use this sheet to help create a wish list of items
on which you may want to bid. You can strategize by making sure to note each item’s section and closing
time. Good Luck!
Example: 604 CIA Beer Mugs
600s: closes at 8:30
Act I: Our Absolutely Fabulous Silent Auction!
The Broadway Cafe Committee proudly presents a collection of unique and exceptional
treasures donated by favorite businesses, organizations and individuals. To our donors, we
extend our sincere gratitude. Let the bidding begin!
100s: Born Yesterday (For Kids & The Young at Heart)
Closes at 8:15 p.m.
101 Gothic Hearse Ride for Four: Don't let Your First Ride in a Hearse be Your Last!
A unique experience your kids will surely talk about for years! It’s not a ghost mobile -- it’s a 1986 Cadillac
Hearse and you and three lucky friends are going for a gothic ride that you’ll never forget! The hearse
features dual, removable sun-roofs; a “Super Duper horn" to announce the arrival at locations; a police
siren; professional fog machine to produce a white-out, zero visibility scene; "Frank the Gargoyle" mounted
on the hood, and more!
Accommodate four peoples. Donor will meet you at a mutually agreed-upon time. Dusk may work best
the lights great in the evening! Take a two-hour ride wherever you want to go (drive by a friend’s or taunt a
neighbor), and stop at a drive-through restaurant (food included) while standing up through the sun-roofs,
with spooky or other music of the guests choice.
The hearse was in service for about 10 years, and with two "events" for 52 weeks per year, that's over
2,000 satisfied customers! Don't you want to be part of the trend?
Donated by Ellen Hildbold & Norman Gotter – parents of Samuel, grade 11; Value: Priceless; Minimum Bid:
$150
102 Christmas Adventure in the Keys with SOAR!
Let your child soar into the New Year at a SOAR adventure camp in sunny Florida. SOAR’s Christmas in
The Keys Adventure Program offers six days of kayaking, snorkeling, tubing, jet skiing, and exploring coral
reefs! SOAR specializes in experiences and adventures for kids with ADHD and LD, and is a popular
choice among C/A parents. Restrictions: 1) Camper must be diagnosed with ADHD or be a sibling of a child
with learning disabilities or ADHD; 2) Full scale IQ of 80 or higher; 3) No significant behavior or health
impairments. From December 27, 2014 - January. 1, 2015, ages 8-18.
Begins in Ft. Lauderdale airport (flight to Ft. Lauderdale not included) and then transfers to Sunshine
Key Resort near Big Pine Key.
Donated by SOAR - A Journey to Success; Value: $1,000
103 Summer Thrills at Calleva
Summer thrills are guaranteed with one week of Adventure Camp at Calleva (for ages 9-14), one of the
area’s most-loved and best-run summer camps. Your child can focus on rock climbing, kayaking and
canoeing, horseback riding, eco-adventures, sustainable farming or mountain biking -- all in a one-week
day camp! The adventure culminates in a Thursday night overnight. (Certificate for Adventure Camps
only.) Calleva is located in Poolesville, MD; bus service is provided from many locations in DC, Maryland
and Virginia to camp headquarters. Expires September 1, 2015.
Donated by Calleva; Value: $515
104 Sail Away With Me
O Captain, my captain! Your child can learn to sail on the ever-popular Sunfish at the Washington Sailing
Marina with one week of Youth Sailing Camp (ages 9-15). They will be able to rig a boat, tie knots, and sail
into the sunset -- and maybe take you along for a glide down the Potomac. More advanced sailors can sail
Hobies, Flying Scots or Windsurfers. This fun-filled camp is held Monday-Friday from 9:30-4:00 p.m.
through the summer. Expires 11/1/15.
Donated by Washington Sailing Marina in Alexandria; Value: $400.
105 Sandy Spring Family Climbing Adventure
When is the last time you went out on a limb -- literally? The Adventure Park makes it fun and safe to climb
through the treetops, zip line and walk a tightrope, and your kids will be thrilled. Six levels of difficulty
means everyone from ages five and up can find their comfort zone or choose to challenge themselves.
Adventure is guaranteed with two tickets for two adults and two children at Adventure Park, an aerial forest
park in Sandy Spring, MD. Package includes four tickets (two kids tickets -- ages 7-11; two adult
tickets -- ages 12+) for 30 minutes of orientation, plus three hours of climbing and a coupon for 10% off
entire purchase in the Adventure Store. 2014 season ends November 30th. 2015 season from March 20th
to November 30th.
Donated by the Crawley-Fye Family; Value: $169.
106 Make Art Out of Reusable Materials
Win an Upcycle Family Materials Membership, explore new uses for old things and expand your creativity.
Get to know Upcycle, a non-profit organization that collects and redistributes reusable materials for art and
learning. Come in for classes and workshops to make masks, lanterns and holiday garlands out of odds
and ends. Enjoy unlimited access to the rescue collection and receive 10% off classes, camps and
workshops in the Alexandria center (Drop-In Studio not included).
Donated by UpCycle Del Ray; Value: $150.
107 Games, Games, Games!
Forget the computer. Your kids will be enchanted by some of the coolest board games around: Gravity
Maze, Laser Maze, Rush Hour, Distraction, Swish, Last Letters, WordAround, Math Dice & Hoppers.
Donated by ThinkFun, a local brainy game company; Value: $150.
108 Enter the Zone! Laser Tag Party for 10
Enter the dark labyrinth of Ultrazone, and find your way through the fog to capture your opponents’ target
before their lasers find you. Aargh! Tagged! (And you thought it was just for kids.) Your next party (one and
a half hours) for ten is ready to go, with pizza, soda and a party room all included. Good for one 30-minute
game of laser tag. Party must be held Monday - Friday and reserved in advance. Expires 10/15/15.
Donated by Ultrazone Laser Tag and Amusement Center; Falls Church. Value: $130.
109 Language Stars Gift Pack
Parlez-vous francais? With classes in five different languages for children ages 1-10, Language Stars
offers play-based, full immersion foreign language instruction in a fun environment. This gift pack includes a
$100 gift certificate valid towards your child’s first season of tuition, a Language Stars “Around the World”
music CD and a Language Stars t-shirt. (Can be redeemed at any of Language Stars six D.C. area centers
-- there’s one in Alexandria! Cannot be used for Language Stars At-School Programs. Good for new
families only.)
Donated by Language Stars (McLean, VA); Value: $125
110 Spies Like Us
Be a Spy with Fye and son! You and a guest will join Ms. Fye and son, William (C/A, grade 7), at the
International Spy Museum, followed by lunch at SpyCity Café or Shake Shack. Must be redeemed prior to
the end of the 2014-2015 academic year on a mutually agreed Saturday.
Donated by Ellen Fye and William Crawley-Fye; Value: $100
111 Sip 'n Sew with Miss Melinda
Two-hour sewing machine lesson for up to four people in Alexandria. No experience required! Light
refreshments provided. For ages 8 and up. To be scheduled for a mutually agreeable date and time.
Expires 6/1/2015.
Donated by Sip ‘n Sew at Miss Melinda’s; Value $80.
112 Lion King Gift Basket
Take home these adorable Lion King-themed collectibles celebrating this landmark musical.
Includes Zazu, Nala and Timon stuffed animals, Simba and Pumbaa key chains, two Lion King t-shirts and
a Lion King program (“There is simply nothing else like it!” -- The New York Times).
Donated by Mary McGann & Gerry Lamb -- parents of Jackie, grade 9; Value $70.
113 Storytime at Hooray for Books!
Gather ‘round for a Private Storytime for up to 12 children (parental supervision required) at Hooray for
Books, Old Town Alexandria’s premier independent children’s bookstore. Must be scheduled in
advance. Expires 4/8/15.
Donated by Hooray for Books; Value $60.
114 Child’s Play
Brimming with fun, and perfect for an afternoon of indoor activity, this children’s basket contains puzzles,
crayons, a guitar book with CD, and a notebook for doodling the day away.
Donated by Mary McGann & Gerry Lamb -- parents of Jackie, grade 9; Value $47.
115 LaserMaze
Direct a laser beam through the maze using lights and mirrors -- and a good dose of brain power! Your kids
may think it’s just the coolest board game they’ve ever played, but it’s also a great exercise in strategic
thinking and logic. Get this game and a $10 gift certificate for another treat at Del Ray Variety.
Donated by Del Ray Variety; Value $40.
116 Trader Joe’s Knows…
Exactly what your kids love to eat. Enjoy an assortment of specialty snacks that you can’t get anywhere
else.
Donated by Trader Joe’s Alexandria; Value: $40.
117 A Tisket, a Tasket, a Book-filled Basket
Bury your nose in a basket of books for middle schoolers from Child’s Play of Arlington.
Donated by Child’s Play of Arlington; Value: $30.
118 Savannah Adventure Floor Puzzle & More from The Purple Goose
Perfect for rainy days; what child wouldn’t love this adorable Melissa & Doug Savannah Adventure Floor
puzzle? Includes a $10 gift certificate to The Purple Goose, Del Ray’s unique children’s boutique.
Donated by The Purple Goose; Value: $25.
119 “Crazy U: One Dad’s Crash Course in Getting His Kid in College” by Andrew Ferguson
“The cutthroat competition to get into the perfect college can drive students to the brink of madness and
push their parents over the edge,” (from Amazon.com.) This isn’t one of those books! Hilarious and
disarming, this subversive chronicle of selecting a college is sure to make you laugh out loud. This awardwinning book will be personally inscribed by the author for the lucky bidder after the event. An enjoyable
“must-read” book for all parents entering the hysteria of planning to send their kid to college!
Donated by Diana Bork -- parent of Robert III, grade 11; Value $11.
120 Divergent on DVD (Blu-Ray)
Divergent is set in a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. Tris Prior
(Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a
conspiracy by a faction leader (Kate Winslet) to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the
mysterious Four (Theo James) and together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous
before it's too late. Based on the best-selling book series by Veronica Roth. (Copy is gently used.)
Donated by Diana Bork -- parent of Robert III, grade 11; Value $5
121 One Good Tern
One Good Tern thinks you deserve another chance to spend the week birdwatching. The Alexandria
birding and nature shop offers a free one-week rental of a spotting scope and tripod OR a pair of
binoculars. This item comes along with a kids’ book by award-winning nature writer Cherie Mason.
Donated by One Good Tern; Value: $36; Book donated by the Laane Family; Value: $15.
122 Go on a Dinosaur Safari for Spring Break!
Synetic Theater’s week-long theatre camp combines drama with museum exhibitions and the Jurassic
Age. Students study different prehistoric topics, and create museum exhibitions that come to life for the
audience in short vignettes using theatre to teach their audiences and one another about the rise and fall of
the dinosaur. Ages 6-13. Camp is held March 30-April 3. (Note: Commonwealth Academy's Spring Break is
April 1 - 10, 2015. The camp coincides with Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax County Public School
calendars.)
Donated by Synetic Theater; Value: $357.
200s Showboat (Fashion & Jewelry) / Closes at 8:15 p.m.
201 Private Shopping Party at Kiskadee!
Gather together a group of friends (minimum of 12) for a night out on “The Avenue!” Shop, snack and
imbibe at Del Ray’s favorite specialty boutique, Kiskadee! Kiskadee will provide beverages and hors
d’oeuvres and will offer a 20% discount to each attendee that evening! The party will be held on a
mutually agreed upon date from 6:00-8:00 pm. Expires 10/31/15. Includes a $50 gift certificate from
Kathy Barsness.
Donated by Kiskadee (Private Shopping Party) & Gift certificate donated by Kathy Barsness-- Staff; Value
$550
202 Time for Love: Sports Watch
Clock the beating of your heart with this trendy lavender Ice-Watch adorned by a purple heart on the dial
face.
Donated by B&C Jewelers; Value: $125.
203 Be Jeweled!
This beautiful hand-beaded necklace with matching earrings is crafted with freshwater pearls, crystal and
glass beads -- the perfect accessories for a night out or any time of day!
Donated by Jenken Designs; Value: $40
204 City Lights Scarf
Highlighted by an artful skyscraper motif, this whimsical scarf pairs with your favorite jeans and t-shirts or
adds a fresh touch to that little black dress!
Donated by Dale & Catherine Grossman-- parents of Dan, grade 7; Value $25.
205 Amalgamated: Classic Vintage Clothing
Shop for fashion finds at D.C.’s premier costume resource and go-to supplier for vintage clothing in the
Mid-Atlantic region with this $25 gift certificate to Amalgamated. Close-by in Del Ray.
Donated by Amalgamated Classic Clothing & Dry Goods; Value: $25.
300s Miracle Worker (Health & Beauty) / Closes at 8:15 p.m.
301 Private classes at Excel Pilates (McLean)
Pilates is all about alignment, so get it right with focused instruction from Master Instructor Alexandra
Adams. Three private Pilates sessions including both equipment and mat work at the McLean studio.
Sessions by appointment.
Donated by Excel Pilates; Value: $240
302 Winter Care Basket from Steinmetz: Make Your Health a Priority!
Make taking care of yourself a vital part of your daily routine. This Winter Care Basket will give you a head
start! Contains chestal, elderberry, EPA-DHA 720, and olive leaf supplements, a Neti Pot with Neti Salt,
Umcka Cold Care, Vitamin D3, and zinc lozenges.
Donated by Steinmetz Center for Integrative Medicine; Value: $200
303 Hair! Salon Bisoux
Give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair
Shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen
~Hair, the musical
After years in downtown D.C. and Paris, Salon Bisoux has arrived in Del Ray! You’ll leave looking
absolutely fabulous with a single process color with Greta Fernandez, and cut by stylist Julie
Simpson. Salon Bisoux’s work has been featured in in Allure, Town & Country, Washingtonian, The
Washington Post, CNN, BBC, E! Fashion Emergency, and more.
Donated by Salon Bisoux; Value: $185
304 Oh, My Aching Back! (Alexandria)
Tennis elbow? Knee trouble? Lower back pain? Dr. Marty Skopp, sports medicine and chiropractic expert,
is offering a consultation and initial treatment for a sports injury or other musculoskeletal problems. Cannot
be used with Medicare due to federal guidelines.
Donated by Skopp Sports Medicine & Chiropractic; Value: $160
305 Pamper Yourself! Sugar House Day Spa & Salon
Leave feeling refreshed and pampered with this $150 gift card to Sugar House Day Spa & Salon in Old
Town, offering a full range of fabulous spa and salon services.
Donated by Nathan Noyes -- grade 4; Value: $150
306 Experience the Holistic Touch
Beauty may be skin deep, but real wellness goes a bit beyond that. Holistic Touch offers
acupuncture, facial & pediatric acupuncture, massage, skincare, and nutrition services. Use this $150 gift
certificate to go a little deeper for your health. Expires 11/4/2015.
Donated by Nathan Noyes - grade 4; Value: $150
307 Healthy Lifestyle Counseling
Learn how your dietary, lifestyle and stress management habits may be keeping you from feeling your best.
Specific food allergies may also be contributing to your child’s ability to stay present in class or at home.
Come alone, send your child or come as a family to learn how simple modifications can change your lives.
Expires 12/31/14.
Donated by Core Wellness & Physical Therapy; Value: $150
308 A Passion for Pilates (Del Ray)
Develop a passion for Pilates with this four-week introduction to Pilates equipment at Del Ray’s Studio
Body Logic, specializing in Authentic Pilates. One pair of sticky socks included.
Donated by Studio Body Logic; Value: $135
309 Chiropractic Evaluation with Dr. Cynthia Durakis at The Healing Tree
Experience the benefits of chiropractic care with a Chiropractic Evaluation from Dr. Cynthia Durakis (with
over 20 years of professional experience) at The Healing Tree. Includes health history, musculoskeletal
evaluation and one adjustment, if indicated. Expires 12/1/15.
Donated by Dr. Cynthia Durakis; Value: $130
310 Studio BE Pilates Gift Certificate (Fairfax)
“Pilates is a mind-body system of exercise designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body” – Studio
BE Pilates website. Get fit and stay strong with this $100 gift certificate toward Pilates services: private
session, mat class or barre class at Studio BE Pilates in Fairfax. Expires 5/8/15.
Donated by Studio BE Pilates.; Value: $100
311 FitCamp at Crossfit MVA (Del Ray)
FitCamp Package (10 classes); Get fit at FitCamp -- it’s for everyone, and is geared for those who are
unsure if CrossFit is right for them, or people who want to spend more time learning the basics before
moving to on to CrossFit. Classes held 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays and 10:00 a.m. Saturdays.
Donated by Crossfit MVA; Value $100
312 Reiki at Pure Aesthetica (Del Ray)
Use energy healing therapy to release your innate energy for optimal health and well-being. Indulge in a
60-minute session at Pure Aesthetica. Expires 1/31/15.
Donated by Pure Aesthetica; Value: $90
313 Six-week Yoga Series: Yoga in Daily Life (Del Ray)
Commit to yoga one day a week for six weeks, and find yourself more present in each day. The Del Ray
studio also offers meditation and deep relaxation. Register for the session of your choice. Must register by
2:00 p.m. on the Saturday prior to the start of the session.
Donated by Yoga in Daily Life; Value: $75
314 Whole Health at The Healing Tree
Unwind and rejuvenate with a $50 gift certificate towards a massage at The Healing Tree in Del Ray,
offering the best in therapeutic massage in a professional healing environment. Expires 10/15/15.
Donated by The Healing Tree; Value: $50
315 Velocity Bicycle Co-op: Gift Certificate
Cycling enthusiasts have something to cheer about with this $50 gift certificate from Del Ray’s Velocity
Bicycle Cooperative, with a mission to “educate, encourage, and empower a vibrant and inclusive cycling
community.”
Donated by Velocity Bicycle Co-op; Value: $50
316 Pilates and Yoga at Mind the Mat (Del Ray)
After you drop off your child, head on over to Mind the Mat in Del Ray for a session of Pilates, barre or
yoga, or mommy & me classes. Get this new-student three-pack and just... breathe. (Workshops not
included.)
Donated by Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga; Value: $40
317-A and 317-B: Haircuts by Primary Colors (two offerings)
Try a new look with a haircut at Primary Colors at Center Plaza in Alexandria. Either George or Chau will
have you looking fresh and fashionable with a snip of the scissors. Expires 4/24/15.
Donated by Primary Colors; Value: $35 each.
318 YMCA Alexandria: Six-Month Family III Membership
It’s fun to go to the Y-M-C-A! Shape up with a six-month Family III Membership to the YMCA Alexandria.
Enjoy discounts on special programs; participate in group exercise classes, swim, or workout in the fitness
center. There are lots of options to help make getting fit fun!
Donated by YMCA Alexandria; Value: $588
319 Get a Kick Out of Tae Kwon Do
Get to know Tae Kwon Do with a 4-week membership at All Star Martial Arts in Alexandria. Includes
uniform!
Donated by Mena Spencer —grade 6; Value: $99.
400s Food, Glorious Food / Closes at 8:30 p.m.
(Food, Drink & More)
401 Catered Gourmet Dinner from Broadway Cafe’s Caterer, Mindy’s Catering
Entertain with style and ease, and let Mindy’s Catering do all the cooking. They will deliver a Gourmet
Dinner for six, including hors d'oeuvres and dessert. Mindy’s is the secret behind many of Washington’s top
dinner parties. Food only; service personnel are additional. (Delivery is offered inside the Beltway; for all
other locations you may come to the Georgetown kitchen to pick up the order.) Expires 11/8/16.
Donated by Mindy’s Catering; Value: $350.
402A & 402-B Homemade Sweet Treats from Ms. Harrington -- (Two offerings)
Everyone loves cookies and nothing beats homemade! Take home a delicious batch of artfully presented
homemade cookies and bars from Ms. Harrington! Includes a certificate for another set at the time of your
choice. (Winning bidder must give one week’s notice for order; some dates are unavailable.) Expires
11/8/15.
Donated by Lisa Harrington, Staff; Value: $25 (two offerings)
403 Custom Cake by Stefanie Hume
These cakes look too good to eat, but the taste is exquisite, too! Take home this spectacular teaser cake
tonight, and get another custom-made for a very special occasion. Choose a 10-inch round or 8-inches
square and give Stefanie two weeks’ notice to whip up your custom cake. Expires 6/30/15.
Donated by Stefanie Hume – parent of AJ, grade 9; Value: $120; minimum bid: $50
404 Go Nuts!
Get cracking on your holiday baking with a case of deliciously divine mammoth pecan halves, fresh from
harvest in Georgia! 12 bags of plain pecan halves, ideal for baking (16 oz. each) and 12 bags of sweet
cinnamon-glazed pecan halves (10 oz. each bag) already wrapped for easy gifting. “Addictive!” says Sue
Mamber.
Donated by Sue Mamber – parent of Sam, grade 11; Value: $220
405 Diner’s Choice: Bistro Bis or Vidalia
Dine out in style with this $150 gift card good for either Bistro Bis, a modern version of a French bistro
located on Capitol Hill, or Vidalia, featuring modern American cooking delivered with impeccable southern
hospitality, located in D.C.’s central business district.
Donated by Laura Laemmle-Weidenfeld & Paul Weidenfeld, parents of Michael Laemmle, Jr. -- grade 9;
Value $150
406 Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Wine Tasting & Tour for 10
Drink in the beauty of scenic Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, Loudoun County’s original winery. Tour the
vineyard and savor the views along with the award-winning wines of Willowcroft: a wine tasting (for up to
10) to remember! Includes a bottle of unoaked Willowcroft Cold Steel Chardonnay. Reservations
required. Expires 12/20/15.
Donated by Willowcroft Farm Vineyards (wine tasting) & wine donated by Dale and Catherine Grossman,
parents of Dan--grade 7; Value: $120
407 La Fromagerie: The Cheese Shop (Old Town, Alexandria)
Now that you have your wine, bring out the cheese and have a party! A $100 gift certificate will get you a
delicious assortment of fine and unusual cheeses from this Old Town favorite, La Fromagerie.
Donated by Nathan Noyes -- grade 4; Value: $100
408 California Pizza Kitchen: Encore!
One visit to California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is never enough, but you’re in luck! This package includes two
$50 gift cards to CPK where “nothing cures meltdowns like melted cheese!”
Donated by Bob & Barbara Boehme--parents of Andrew, grade 12; Value: $100
409 Days of Wine and Roses: Wine Tasting for 8 at Tarara Winery
Sneak away to Tarara Winery nestled by Sugarloaf Mountain and find your new favorite wine. Sample six
wines in the elegant Tasting Room with full table service, where each guest will be guided by an expert
through a tasting of ultra-premium Tarara blends and varietal wines. Includes a bottle of 2013 Tarara
Charval. Valid through April 2015.
Donated by Tarara Winery (wine tasting) & wine donated by Dale and Catherine Grossman, parents of
Dan--grade 7; Value: $97
410 MOM’s Organic Market
MOM’s knows best! A basket of healthy -- and tasty-- snacks from the store that is organic, local,
sustainable and green. Includes a DVD of the documentary that will make you want to give up sugar, “Fed
Up.”
Donated by MOM’s Organic Market (Alexandria). DVD donated by Sarah Soulliere - parent of Lucy, grade 7
& Ben, grade 5; Value: $95
411 Ole! Fresh Mexican: Los Tios & Taqueria el Poblano
Dine on fresh and delicious Mexican food at Del Ray’s Los Tios (featuring authentic Tex-Mex and
Salvadoran food) and Taqueria el Poblano, winner of the 2014 Best of D.C. Reader’s Choice Award for
Best Margarita!
Donated by Los Tios ($35 gift card) & Taqueria el Poblano ($40 gift certificate) ; Value: $75
412 Real Food = Eat Happy
Be Happy with this $50 gift certificate to Bon Vivant Cafe & Farm Market in Del Ray, featuring the finest
foods that local farms have to offer. Experience the benefits of wholesome eating where you are assured
that what you purchase has no added hormones, antibiotics or pesticides, and is grown at small local
farms. Includes a DVD of the documentary “Fed Up,” which emphasizes the pitfalls of processed foods. In
keeping with the environmental theme, this also includes a coupon for 20% off of your dry cleaning bills
from November 15, 2014 through March 15, 2015 from Greener Cleaner of Del Ray.
Donated by Bon Vivant Cafe & Farm Market; Value: $50; DVD donated by Sarah Soulliere -- parent of
Lucy, grade 7, Value: $20; Dry Cleaning Coupons donated by Greener Cleaner of Del Ray
413 Bravo! Happy Tart Broadway Cookies
Guaranteed to steal the show, these Broadway-themed cookies from The Happy Tart are almost too good
to eat! (But, go ahead – indulge and enjoy!) The Happy Tart has “lovingly transformed Classic French
Pastries into gluten free versions,” and nothing short of fabulously delicious describes their
creations! Includes $15 gift certificate.
Donated by The Happy Tart: A Gluten-Free Patisserie; Value: $65
414 I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Gelato & Wisconsin-style Frozen Custard!
Treat yourself (and family and friends) to fabulous frozen desserts with this $25 gift certificate to Casa
Rosada (Old Town), home of artisan gelato and sorbet, and three $5 gift certificates to The Dairy
Godmother (Del Ray), serving deliciously authentic Wisconsin-style frozen custard. Puzzle and magic
wand from The Dairy Godmother included. Casa Rosada gift certificate expires 11/8/15.
Donated by Casa Rosada & The Dairy Godmother; Value: $55
415 A Rare (or Medium-Rare) Treat: Steak and Meat in Del Ray
Sink your teeth into a steak at Al’s, then go down the street to the best butcher around to get some more to
cook at home. Let’s Meat on the Avenue offers a $50 gift certificate so you can enjoy the highest quality
meat and poultry, all free-range, pasture-fed, hormone and steroid free.
Donated by Al’s Steakhouse; Value $25 & by Let’s Meat on the Avenue; Value $50
416 Dine out at South China Restaurant (Del Ray)
Feast on the delicious flavors of Chinese and Malaysian cuisine at South China Restaurant, a
Commonwealth favorite! $50 gift certificate.
Donated by South China Restaurant; Value: $50
417 Don’t Cook…Dish! at Let’s Dish!
This gift certificate for a four-meal session from Let’s Dish! Makes mealtime a cinch! Options abound:
assemble your meals in-store, have Let’s Dish! customize your assembly with “Dish-n-Dash,” place an
order online for DishDelivery, select from Ready Made Meals, or get the gang together for a Private
Party. Make mealtime (preparation) fun again!
Donated by Let’s Dish! Alexandria; Value: $114.
500s How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying (Professional
Services) / Closes at 8:30 p.m.
501 Baseball & Bucks: Nationals Box Seat Tickets & Savvy Financial Advice
Cheer on the Nationals with two box seat tickets (your choice of available dates during the 2015 season;
includes premier parking pass). Score a homerun and put your financial house in order with a financial
planning review and an investment & tax planning review from an Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisor
(located in Fairfax, Virginia) who will work with you to build a roadmap to achieve your financial
goals. Financial Planning Partners is a highly recommended source for ensuring that your financial future
is on the right track!
Donated by Financial Planning Partners; Value: $1,000; opening bid: $250
502 Capture the Moment: Professional Portrait
What is the moment you want to keep forever? A picture of your graduate before he heads off to college?
Her promotion to president? A family reunion? Katie Garlock of Portraitions will create a professional
portrait in the setting of your choice, candid or seated. She is an expert at catching personality and warmth
in her portraits. Session includes a portrait seating and any size portrait up to 16”x20.” Expires 6/1/15.
Donated by Katie Garlock of Portraitions; Value $500
503 Executive Coaching
Three hours of executive coaching with an experienced, certified leadership coach. Lauren specializes in
coaching leaders in transition, and those working to get to the next level of leadership. Expires 11/1/15.
Client Testimonial: “Lauren helped me to develop a broader perspective for addressing management and
career challenges more effectively. She facilitates a dialogue that is inspiring, thought-provoking, and
action-oriented. Her leadership counsel and coaching are valuable resources for anyone looking to expand
their personal capabilities” -- Sam Falcone.
Donated by Lauren Thompson, Ph.D. -- parent of Andrei; grade 7 Value $450
504 When You’re Smiling (The Whole World Smiles with You) – Louis Armstrong
Love your smile with this Nite White Professional Tooth Whitening System from Dr. Richard Stone,
DDS. Dr. Stone’s office will fabricate custom whitening trays for you to use in the privacy of your own
home.
Donated by Stone Aesthetic Dentistry; Value: $399
505 Consultation from ‘With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC’
A one-hour consultation from “With Understanding Comes Calm -- Supporting Parents of Gifted and
Distractible Children.” Their mission is to empower parents through knowledge, strategies, and support so
they feel good about their parenting and themselves, and can help their children succeed and grow in selfesteem. Through a strengths-based approach toward calm and capability we utilize a three step
process. During this introductory one-hour consultation we will help you: 1. understand perplexing
behavior, attitudes and feelings expressed by your child; 2. provide strategies to help you and your child
succeed; and 3. teach you how to implement these strategies while learning how to create a supportive
partnership with professionals as your child’s advocate.
Donated by ‘With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC --Supporting Parents of Gifted and Distractible
Children;’ Value: $150
506 Cherished Memory: Family Photo Session
Capture cherished memories with this 90-minute family photo session from Jessica Tefft Photography at a
location of your choice (within 25 miles of Alexandria). All digital files from your session are included.
Donated by Jessica Tefft Photography; Value $225
507 Top Quality Toyota Service
You can depend on reliable, top-quality and friendly service at Jack Taylor’s Alexandria Toyota in
Alexandria. $200 gift certificate good toward parts and/or service. Cannot be used toward sublet repairs,
towing or body shop repairs. Expires 11/8/15.
Donated by Jack Taylor’s Alexandria Toyota-Scion; Value: $200
508 A One Year Subscription to MyNeighborsNetwork.com
Did you know that we have an award-winning personally-run Craig’s list/Angie’s List type service right here
in Northern VA? Sharon Rainey of Great Falls started MyNeighborsNetwork.com over 15 years ago. The
network links over 4,000 members, homes and businesses. Do you need a painter? Do you need your
gutters cleaned? Do you want a tutor in Swahili? Look no further for personal reviews by metro-area
families of LOCAL service professionals. The Bork family uses Sharon’s lists of community connections
and referrals almost daily: “The best $65 we ever spent!” Sharon Rainey received the WJLA's Working
Women award, and recognition from President George W. Bush for being an emerging woman-owned
business.
Donated by Sharon Rainey; Value: $65
509 Tails Will Be Waggin’
Give your pet the VIP treatment with a Full Grooming Package from Your Dog’s Best Friends! This “Cuts
and Kisses” Package includes a bath, conditioning, blow dry, cut, nails, and ears. You’ll to be your pet’s
best friend when you bring home special treats with a $25 gift certificate from Nature’s Nibbles, Del Ray’s
all natural and organic pet market.
Donated by Your Dog’s Best Friends & Nature’s Nibbles; Value: $125
510 Lucky Dog!
Your lucky dog will jump for joy when you bring home this grrreat gift basket of treats for your four-legged
best friend!
Donated by Pro Feed Pet Nutrition Center; value: $75
511 Presto! You Look Perfect
Presto Valet in Alexandria will make sure your clothes are spotless and pressed. Get two $50 gift
certificates and be wrinkle-free all season.
Donated by Presto Valet of Virginia; Value: $100.
600s As You Like It (Home Décor & More) / Closes at 8:30 p.m.
601 Not Your Ordinary Carpet!
You’ll love this 8’ x 10’ wool rug from Stanton (“where there’s more to life than ordinary”), synonymous with
style and value and a leader in decorative high-quality carpet for the home. Neutral tones give it a timeless
appeal and make it an ideal fit for any room.
Donated by Arlandria Floors; Value $1,500
602 HP Officejet Pro 8620 Pro All-in-One Printer
This HP Officejet Pro provides professional color for less than lasers and boosts productivity with versatile
output, mobile printing and networking options. Print, copy, scan, fax, and Web functions. Prints up to 16.5
pages per minute. 4.3” touchscreen.
Donated by Nathaniel & Elin Paier – parents of Gabriel, grade 6; Value: $300
603 Spring In Bloom
Welcome home! Perfect for your entryway or a central location in your home, this lovely ‘Spring in Bloom’
extra-large centerpiece is overflowing with spring colors and the perfect reminder that spring is always just
around the corner.
Donated by Virginia Home Decor; Value: $200
604 Be a Spy -- or just drink like one! CIA Beer Mugs
Two beer mugs and two beer glasses in a wooden box, all with pewter-etched CIA logos on them. This is a
very popular item at the Employee Activity Association Store at Langley.
Donated by The Herveys – parents of Michael, grade 7; Value: $135.
605 Antique Pine Wash Stand
This charming antique pine wash stand is as charming as ever; refinished and ready to add a touch of
nostalgia to your home. 34” h x 26 1/2 “ w x 17” d.
Donated by Anonymous; Value: $125
606 Handcrafted, Signed Pottery
This lovely handmade, signed vase will surely be a lovely addition to any room in your home. Its
understated earth-tones make it the perfect accent piece!
Donated by Sarah Soulliere – parent of Lucy, grade 7 and Ben, grade 5; Value: $100
607 Sur La Table: 'The Art & Soul of Cooking'
Celebrate the art and soul of cooking with this $100 gift certificate to Sur La Table, featuring top-quality
cookware, dinnerware, cutlery, kitchen electrics, bakeware, and more.
Donated by Lisa Ward -- parent of Mateo, grade 7; Value: $100
608 The Perfect Gift
Be the winner of a $100 gift certificate to Reunions gift shop in Alexandria -- selected as one of the "15
Great Gift Shops" by Washingtonian Magazine. The knowledgeable staff will help you find just the right
antique, home decoration or accessory for a distinctive present. Expires 12/31/15.
Donated by Cherie Carroll--Staff; Value: $100.
609 Hostess Gift Basket
This lovely hostess gift basket is the perfect offering to bring with you to special gatherings. The holidays
are coming and you don't want to arrive at a party empty-handed. Now you won't!
Donated by Maureen McCarty--Staff; Value: $75
610 Exquisite Hand-painted Custom Artwork
Artist JJ Hogan will create a hand-painted and personalized 11x14 artwork (proofs included) for a special
occasion. Hogan of Seahorse Designs combines her fine art and graphic design skills to create stationery,
invitations, and framed commemorative pieces on the finest paper. You will be astonished by their intricate
beauty and detail.
Donated by The Sauer Family--parents of Owen, grade 3; Value: $60
611 I Should Have Bought You Flowers
Don’t be singing the blues with Bruno Mars. Use this $50 gift certificate from Conklyn’s Florist to delight that
special person -- before you wish you should have.
Donated by Conklyn’s Florist; Value: $50.
612 Not Just a Potted Plant
Bring a little magic and wonder into your house with this special plant, which is home to three decorative
fairies. Add more fairies or plants with a $25 gift certificate from Greenstreet Gardens in Del Ray.
Donated by Greenstreet Gardens (Eclectic Nature); Value: $46
613 Williams-Sonoma Earthenware Bowl
Designed exclusively for Williams-Sonoma, this beautiful earthenware bowl is perfect for serving family
favorites—from salad to pasta and more.
Donated by Catherine & Dale Grossman – parents of Dan, grade 7; Value: $35
614 Here’s Looking at You, Kid
Add a touch of nostalgia to your walls with this framed (28” x 22”) Casablanca print.
Donated by Sarah Soulliere – parent of Lucy, grade 7 and Ben, grade 5; Value: $30
615 Saving Justice: Watergate, the Saturday Night Massacre, and Other Adventures of a Solicitor
General” by Robert H. Bork -- Two offerings
In June 1973, Robert Bork was plucked from a quiet life of academia at Yale University and planted in the
tumultuous soil of constitutional crisis by a Nixon administration barreling toward collapse. From the
ousting of Vice President Spiro Agnew to the discharge of the Watergate special prosecutor, an event
known as the Saturday Night Massacre, Saving Justice offers a first-hand, insider account of the whirlwind
of events that engulfed the administration in late 1973 and early 1974. This important volume provides a
revelatory look into the inner workings of the Justice Department during some of the most consequential
months of the Nixon administration. Judge Bork is the grandfather of C/A 11th grader, Robert Bork III.
Donated by Diana & Robert Bork, Jr. – parents of Robert III, grade 11; Value: $25
616 Vera Bradley Note Cube
Be ready for your next bright idea with this colorful Vera Bradley note cube.
Donated by Robcyns; Value $16
617-A & 617-B Cure Your Child with Food by Kelly Dorfman
Kelly Dorfman’s Cure Your Child with Food reveals the hidden connections between nutrition and chronic
childhood ailments, and gives parents the simple, straightforward solutions they need to help their children
thrive. Called "informative and inspiring...Offers solutions that can change the lives of children and their
families" -- Kirkus Reviews. Copy signed by author.
Donated by Kelly Dorfman; Value: $14
700 Barefoot in the Park / Closes at 8:45 p.m.
(Experience & Adventures)
701 Week at Wintergreen Resort
Spend a week at Wintergreen Resort, high atop Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains on a mutually agreeable
week between April and October 2015, at 22 Trillium Place. This beautifully appointed and charming
townhouse has four bedrooms and sleeps up to eight. Enjoy magnificent mountain views, winding trails and
cascading streams, and Wintergreen’s wide range of outdoor activities guarantees fun for the whole
family. Play golf or tennis, swim or hike or enjoy Wintergarden Spa and fine dining, just a step away. Fly to
Charlottesville or take a scenic 3-hour drive from Washington. Families only, please. No smoking; no pets;
no teen parties. (Wintergreen is 50 miles from Charlottesville and 133 miles from Washington-Dulles.)
Donated by Diana & Robert Bork, Jr. – parents of Robert III, grade 11; Value: $2,750
702 Lunch for Six with Tim Denevi, author of “Hyper: A Personal History of ADHD”
This is a very special opportunity to meet a successful author whose best-selling book, Hyper, chronicles
his struggles with ADHD. Six lucky parents will join Mr. Deveni for lunch at Del Rey Cafe ($200 gift
certificate included) to discuss the author’s informative and moving memoir of growing up with
ADHD. Denevi, currently a visiting writer at George Mason University, evocatively tells the dual stories of
his own and the culture’s understanding of what an attention disorder is and how it should be treated.
Includes an autographed copy of the book.
Donated by Del Ray Cafe; Value $200; $150 gift card toward lunch donated by Gerry Lamb & Mary
McGann; Conversation & autographed book donated by Tim Denevi; Priceless
703 Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys
Come cheer on our favorite football team as they take on the dastardly Cowboys! Four highly-coveted
tickets to the December 28th, 2014 (1:00 p.m.) game on the club level with a parking pass. Seats are in
section 341, row 17, seats 7-10. Touchdown!
Donated by Frank Zawitoski & Genie McCreery -- parents of Max, grade 7; Value $1,200.
704 Three Night Stay in Florence, Italy: “The Jewel of the Renaissance”
Three-night stay in the heart of Florence at Pandolfini, a five-bedroom (sleeps 2-8) apartment in a
renaissance Florentine palace with astonishing views from the terraces and windows! Location, location,
location -- your room is in the center of historic Florence which has been called a “living museum,” with
countless treasures that have captured the imagination of travelers for ages. A visit to Florence is a
traveler’s dream come true! (Visit must be arranged directly with the donor for a mutually agreeable date in
2015.)
Donated by Ana Serra & Karl Driessen – parents of Lukas, grade 11; Value: $750
705 All Aboard Amtrak: Round-Trip Tickets from D.C. to NYC!
Travel from Washington, D.C’s Union Station straight into the center of The City That Never Sleeps with
two round-trip tickets from D.C. to NYC on Amtrak (not Acela). Beat the bus and enjoy the convenience of
Amtrak’s 22 daily departures, from early morning ‘til late at night. Must contact donor to schedule date
at least 10 days in advance. Amtrak blackout dates apply.
Donated by Donna McCaffrey & Elizabeth Jex -- parents of John Jex, grade 9; Value: $400
706 Ignite Your Natitude! 2015 Nationals Tickets
Go, Nats! Ignite your ‘Natitude,’ with four tickets to an upcoming 2015 Nationals home game and see the
Nats put everything together for a postseason run! Seats are excellent: section 117, row L, seats 15-18; on
the 3rd baseline behind the visitor’s dugout about eight rows up from the field -- good foul ball territory
when a lefty is up. Seats are also on the aisle, making getting in and out a breeze! (Seats are part of
consortium of ten owners, so a precise game cannot be guaranteed. Donor will use first selection in round
robin ticket draft for the successful bidder. Winning bidder to provide donor with a list of the preferred
game(s) and donor will do their best to obtain desired tickets. Actual game will depend on the draft about
two weeks prior to opening day.)
Donated by Karen & Bob Meyers – parents of Henry, grade 6; Value: $320
800s 42nd Street (Theatre) / Closes at 8:45 pm
801 The Widow Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre
January 23-February 22, 2015
Set during the weeks following Abraham Lincoln’s assassination at historic Ford’s Theatre, The Widow
Lincoln portrays a very human Mary Todd Lincoln, as she mourns the post-war life they will never share.
The Widow Lincoln is an emotional drama that explores the tenacious attitudes and heartbreaking grief of
the maligned “Mrs. President.” This world premiere is part of Ford’s 150, a series of events marking the
150th anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination. Pass includes a complimentary year-long Ensemble level
Ford’s membership. Valid for run of show; excludes Saturday evening performances and dress circle
seating. We’ve included a $100 gift certificate to McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks, home of
serious seafood, as your pre-theatre appetizer. Ford's Theatre is located in the Penn Quarter in D.C.
Donated by Ford’s Theatre & Gift certificates donated by Bob & Barbara Boheme -- parents of Andrew,
grade 12; Value: $328
802 Opening Night! Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Experience an unforgettable evening with a Complimentary Pass to attend Opening Night at Arena Stage’s
production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play! This
package includes two complimentary tickets (April 9, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.), a pass to attend a celebratory
post-show cocktail reception with the cast and crew, and complimentary valet parking. Arena Stage is
located along the Waterfront in D.C.
Donated by Arena Stage; Value: $260
803 Signature Theatre: Let’s Go to the Show!
Theatre buffs are certain to enjoy the show with two tickets to any 2014-2015 performance at Tony
Award-winning Signature Theatre. Producing contemporary musicals and plays, reinventing classical
musicals, and developing new work, Signature produces work that is bound to make you say
‘bravo!’ Expires 6/28/15. Signature Theatre is located in Arlington, VA.
Donated by Signature Theatre; Value $200
804 Wolf Trap: Where the Arts Come Out to Play
Two tickets (1st – 5th row seats) to any show during the 2015 season at Wolf Trap, America’s National
Park for the Performing Arts. Seats will be in the first five rows. Each ticket is restricted to $75, but can be
upgraded, if desired. Donor will contact winner with season schedule (during the preseason) and winner
must respond within 24 hours to select a show. Wolf Trap is located in Vienna, VA.
Donated by Madeleine Able & Herb VanHook -- parents of Ben, grade 10; Value: $150
805 NSO Pops: An Evening with Sutton Foster / Steven Reineke, conductor
Top off your Thanksgiving weekend with two tickets to see two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster--"the
musical theater dynamo with the long legs and cheery smile" (Washington Post)--perform music from her
Broadway hits Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and more! This NSO Pops Concert will be held at
The Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Friday, November 28th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are in the Orchestra
section, row EE, seats 113 and 114. Donated by Cathy Feehan--Staff; Value $138
806 Woolly Mammoth: Take Your Pick!
Step right up and take your pick with two tickets to any single performance from the fabulous selection of
offerings from Woolly Mammoth Theatre’s 2014-2015 season (from August 2014 through July 2015). With
a focus on new works and playwrights, the Woolly Mammoth is known for being an artistically adventurous
theater and one of the top local venues in the city. Plays include: Famous Puppet Death Scenes,
Cherokee, Lights Rise on Grace, and Zombie. Reservations must be made through the Woolly Mammoth
Box Office and scheduled at least 72 hours prior to show date. Expires 6/29/15. Woolly Mammoth is
located in the Penn Quarter in D.C.
Donated by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company; Value: $135
807 Fiddler on the Roof at Arena Stage
Delight in theatre at its best with two tickets to the American classic, Fiddler on the Roof, at Arena
Stage! This beloved and critically-acclaimed musical turns 50 this year. To Life! Tickets for the Sunday,
November 16th show at 2:00 p.m., West section, aisle 5, seats A103 and A 104. Arena Stage is located on
the Waterfront in D.C.
Donated by Gerry Lamb & Mary McGann -- parents of Jackie, grade 9; Value $107
808 Chase Away the Blues with Five Guys Named Moe!
You’ll be dancing in the aisles to the joyful swing and be-bop tunes of Five Guys Named Moe. Chase away
the blues with two tickets to this Arena Stage production on Sunday, November 30th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets
are in the Orchestra section, aisle 2, seats E9 and E11. Arena Stage is located on the Waterfront in D.C.
Donated by Gerry Lamb & Mary McGann -- parents of Jackie, grade 9; Value: $107
809 As You Like It! Shakespeare Theatre Collectibles
You won’t just like it -- you’ll love it! This Shakespeare Theatre-themed basket is filled to the brim with
collectibles including: Queen Elizabeth, George Washington and Jane Austen figures, Shakespeare wallet,
iPad cover, tote bag, magnetic Shakespeare set, and a night shirt. A fitting tribute to what The Wall Street
Journal calls “the nation’s foremost Shakespeare company.”
Donated by Mary McGann & Gerry Lamb; Value: $100
810 The Little Theatre of Alexandria Presents “The Odd Couple” (Female Version)
Enjoy The LTA production of Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic, “The Odd Couple (The
Female Version)” with two tickets to the April 29, 2015 show at 8:00 p.m. (Seats are in the rear section, row
M, seats 4 and 5).
Donated by The Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA); Value: $38
811 To Bid or Not to Bid: That is the Question
But the answer is easy. Of course you want to bid on this wonderful Synetic Theater production of Hamlet,
whose cast includes Commonwealth’s own 7th grader, My-Linh Aslanian! Four tickets are on offer, so invite
some friends to applaud her. Performances April 9-18.
Donated by Synetic Theater; Value: $175
900s Stars of the Show (From the Teachers) / Closes at 8:45 p.m.
900 Work of Art: C/A Students (Lower & Middle School) & Ms. Litvak Present a Unique & Beautiful
Keepsake
Hand-crafted by C/A Lower & Middle School students, with help from Ms. Litvak, this gorgeous ceramic
container practically bursts with a rainbow of sparking colors, and is sure to be a keepsake for years to
come!
Donated by Ksenya Litvak—Faculty & C/A Lower & Middle School Students; Value; Priceless
Proceeds for this item go to support the C/A SGA (Student Government Association)
901 A Night on the Town with Mr. Briggs & Mr. Adams
Mr. Briggs & Mr. Adams will take two students to dinner and a movie for a fun-filled evening! Join forces
with another Commonwealth parent for maximum bidding power!
To be scheduled on mutually agreeable date for all parties. Expires June 15, 2015.
Donated by Matthew Briggs, Faculty & Eric Adams, Faculty; Value: $80
902 Ice Cream and Video Games with Mr. Briggs & Mr. Adams
There's no better way to spend the evening than playing video games and enjoying an ice cream sundae! If
you post the winning bid, Mr. Adams & Mr. Briggs will come to you with all the necessary ingredients for
sundae fun and games madness! A gift certificate for two quarts of Baskin-Robbins ice cream is included.
Gaming system not provided. Mutually agreeable date. Please alert donor to any allergy restrictions upon
arrangement of event. FUN IS MANDATORY!
Ice cream donated by Baskin-Robbins. Experience donated by Mr. Adams, Faculty and Mr. Briggs-Faculty. Value: priceless.
903 Hold Court with Ms. Brinza
Take over the basketball court in the C/A gym for dinner and a movie on the Big Screen. Ms. Brinza will
provide dinner for a student and four friends. To be scheduled at a mutually convenient time.
Donated by Maria Brinza-- Faculty. Value: Priceless
904 Tee Off with Mr. Brown & Mr. Sullivan at East Potomac Park
Hit the greens with Mr. Brown and Mr. Sullivan for a round of golf at East Potomac Park and enjoy a funfilled golfing adventure!
Donated by Jeff Brown, Faculty & Charles Sullivan-- Faculty. Value: $50
905 Your Favorite Quote in Calligraphy by Ms. Megan Burgess
Ms. Burgess will make your favorite quote come alive in beautiful calligraphy.
Donated by Megan Burgess-- Faculty; Value: $100
906 Handmade Bead Necklace by Ms. Chamberlain
Wear this exquisite beaded necklace made by Ms. Chamberlain with the same care and flair she uses in
conjugating Spanish verbs.
Donated by Mary Chamberlain-- Faculty. Value: $50
907 Write a Chapbook with Help from Mr. Davie!
Unleash your creativity as you collaborate with Mr. Davie to publish your own Chapbook (a small,
handmade collection of poems or short stories). Mr. Davie will work with you on each step of the process:
from writing and editing to publication. He will meet with you four times in total (once a month) for an hour
each time; to be scheduled on mutually agreeable dates.
Donated by Andrew Davie-- Faculty. Value: $100
908 Engage Your Child in Reading with Help from Ms. Furey!
Do you wish that your child was more engaged in reading and less engaged in screen time? Jane Furey
(C/A Lower School Lead Teacher for Reading and Writing) has a passion for working with struggling
readers and has provided strategies and tips to countless families over the years. Ms. Furey will meet with
you (either at Starbucks or via telephone) to learn about your child’s interests and challenges and will
prepare a list of electronic resources (many are free) and suggested book titles. She is the mother of two
teens (one a Commonwealth student) and is a graduate student in the University of Virginia Reading
Specialists program.
Donated by Jane Furey-- Faculty & parent of Juliet Landeck, grade 11. Value: $50
909 Par for the Course with Mr. Furman and Mr. Thompson
Robert Thompson and Daniel Furman invite two golf enthusiasts to join them for 18 holes at East Potomac
Golf Course between April & June, 2015. Fore!
Donated by Daniel Furman, Faculty & Mr. Thompson--, Faculty; Value: $50.
910 Two Subway Lunches from Mr. Gibson
Eat fresh at Subway! Mr. Gibson will provide one lucky student with lunch from Subway once during the 3rd
quarter and once during the 4th quarter.
Donated by Clint Gibson-- Faculty. Value $10.
911 Cheer on the Georgetown Hoyas with Mr. Gjoni
Go Hoyas! Join with Mr. Gjoni for a Georgetown home game at the Verizon Center in Washington,
D.C. Mr. Gjoni will pick the game.
Donated by Leonard Gjoni-- Faculty. Value: $50
912 A & 912 B Hoop Shots! Basketball Practice with Coach Gropper -- (Two offerings)
Score with a one-hour basketball coaching session from Commonwealth’s Middle School basketball coach,
Evan Gropper! The session will consist of either teaching the fundamentals or working on more advanced
skills, depending upon skill level. To be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time at the gym or at a local
park with hoops.
Donated by Coach Evan Gropper-- Faculty, Value: $100.
913 Afternoon at a Museum on the Mall with Ms. Hanson
A C/A student and friend are invited to join Ms. Hanson at a museum of their choice on the National Mall
(reachable by Metro) -- home of The Smithsonian with 19 world-class museums and something to interest
students (and adults!) of all ages.
Donated by Jane Wilson Hanson, Faculty-- Value: Priceless.
914 Exam Preparation with Ms. Hanson
Be prepared and score (even better!) on an exam with two hours of tutoring from Ms. Hanson in one of the
following subject areas: English, History or Spanish.
Donated by Jane Wilson Hanson--- Faculty. Value: $140.
915 Get Pampered with Ms. Hawkins
Join Ms. Hawkins for an afternoon of pampering for you and a friend. Relax and rejuvenate with a fabulous
manicure and pedicure, topped off with a sweet treat.
Donated by Meagan Hawkins-- Staff, Value: $90.
916 Mr. Hick’s World Famous Cookies!
This exclusive opportunity to take home a batch of Mr. Hick’s chocolate chip cookie bars is only available
tonight at the Broadway Cafe auction! Enjoy and indulge in these limited edition cookie bars. Get them
before they’re gone! (Cookie bars contain eggs.)
Donated by Josh Hicks, Faculty--Value: $15.
917 Holiday Shopping with Mr. Johns
Join Commonwealth’s Mr. Johns for an afternoon or evening of fun at the mall during the holiday season
selecting gifts for friends and family! With expert advice from a seasoned holiday shopper, Mr. Johns will
provide insight into what dads, moms and kids want for the holidays. This is a great opportunity to
celebrate the gift of giving. Mr. Johns will supply the transportation and lunch or dinner. Winning bidder
must supply the child and spending money for gifts.
Donated by Matt Johns--Staff. Value: priceless.
918 Hand-crafted Jewelry from Ms. Litvak
Delight in wearing this gorgeous handmade modern jewelry crafted with silk, yarn, ceramic, and enamel.
Donated by Ksenya Litvak--Faculty. Value: $50
919 Join Ms. Litvak for an Evening of Silk Painting and Wine
Art and wine make the perfect pairing, as Ksenya Litvak hosts between 4 and 12 lucky participants (21
years of age and over, please) for an Art Evening in the C/A Art Room on Friday, December 5th from 6:00
- 8:00 p.m. Explore the art of silk painting while drinking in classical musical and wine! (This experience
also makes a lovely gift.)
Donated by Ksenya Litvak-- Faculty. Value $160-480 (depending on number of people.)
920 Two hours of Tutoring with Mrs. Parker
Mrs. Parker will provide two hours of tutoring for your child for a subject of your choosing. This two-hour
session could be split into two one-hour sessions and must be scheduled at a mutually convenient time.
Donated by Rose-Marie Parker-- Faculty. Value: $140.
921 You’re Going to the Movies with Mrs. Parker!
Join Mrs. Parker at the movies! This offer is good for two (a student and a friend) for an outing to the movie
theater, including a small drink and popcorn. The winning bidder should contact Mrs. Parker to arrange a
mutually agreeable time and date. (This offer must be used before April 2015.)
Donated by Rose-Marie Parker-- Faculty. Value: $30.
922 Movie Night with Mr. Pignone & Mr. Delos Reyes
You and three other friends/students are invited to join Mr. Pignone and Mr. Delos Reyes to see a movie of
your choice at Potomac Yards Regal Cinemas on a mutually agreeable evening. Includes popcorn and
drinks!
Donated by John Pignone, Faculty & Rich Delos Reyes-- Faculty. Value: $75.
923 Mr. Pontes: Special Event Photographer!
Strike a pose and capture special moments with help from Mr. Pontes! Commonwealth’s New Media guru
will travel up to two hours to photograph a special event of your choosing and ensure that you can relive
the fun and excitement of the event for years to come.
Donated by Ricardo Pontes-- Faculty. Value: $200.
924 Portrait Sculpture by Mr. Pontes
Let Ricardo Pontes, Commonwealth’s New Media teacher and accomplished sculptor, craft a one-of-a-kind
sculpture of your child’s head. Sure to be a family keepsake!
Donated by Ricardo Pontes--Faculty. Value: Priceless.
925 Pedaling with Mr. Pontes
Go cycling with the indefatigable Mr. Pontes, starting at C/A and heading up the Mt. Vernon Trail, cruising
over to the Capitol Crescent trail and alongside some D.C. monuments (depending on cycling skill level),
then returning to the school.
Donated by Ricardo Pontes-- Faculty; Value: Priceless.
926 Figurative Art with Mr. Pontes
This drawing session is suitable for beginners who want to pursue figurative art and recommended for ages
14+. (Minors will require parental approval, as nude models are used.) Students must have their own
sketchbook and pencils. Instruction will be provided for making accurate figurative drawings. Class will be
held Sundays from January - April, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Montgomery College in Rockville,
Maryland (51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD. Art Building, Room 301.) Five free classes. Winning bidder
can select the dates they wish to attend
Donated by Ricardo Pontes--Faculty. Value: $240.
927 Tutoring from Mr. Pontes: Drawing or Sculpting
Mr. Pontes will tutor a student in the art of drawing or sculpting and is willing to either come to a student’s
home (Saturday mornings are best) or meet a student after school (from 4:00-6:00 p.m.) in the art room.
Clay and sculpture materials provided.
Donated by Ricardo Pontes-- Faculty. Value: $140.
928 Art is Sweet: A Taste of Honey by Mr. Pontes
Art is sweet – and so is honey! Enjoy a jar of homemade honey from Commonwealth’s Mr. Pontes!
Donated by Ricardo Pontes-- Faculty. Value: Priceless.
929 Build Space-Worthy Craft -- Play Kerbil with Mr. Pontes!
One lucky Kerbil Space Program (KSP) fan will launch into outer space with Mr. Pontes in a one-hour game
of Kerbil where players create and manage their own space program. Build spacecraft, fly them and help
the Kerbils fulfill their ultimate mission of conquering space. To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
in the afterschool Mac lab; from 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Mr. Pontes is flexible.)
Donated by Ricardo Pontes-- Faculty. Value: Priceless.
930 Landscapes from Mr. Pontes
Enjoy your ‘view’ when you hang these two beautiful landscape drawings from Mr. Pontes!
Donated by Ricardo Pontes-- Faculty. Value: Priceless.
931 Spanish Exam Review with Mr. Santiago Serê
Work one-on-one with Spanish native, Santiago Serê, to prepare for the Spanish exam or any other
Spanish test. This one hour session will be held at Commonwealth Academy after school from 4:00-5:00
p.m. on a mutually agreeable date. Must be scheduled one week in advance.
Donated by Santiago Serê-- Faculty; Value: $80-$100.
932 Ultimate Risk with Mr. Stanton
Mr. Stanton will play in and host a Risk Tournament for you and up to 15 other players (your choice at a
location to be determined.) Snacks included!
Donated by Geoffrey Stanton-- Faculty. Value: Priceless.
933 Hockey Night with Mrs. Stewart: Caps v. Minnesota Wild!
Join Mrs. Stewart and cheer on the Caps (or the Minnesota Wild, Mrs. Stewart’s favorite team!) with three
tickets to watch the Washington Capitals take on the Minnesota Wild on March 5, 2015, at the Verizon
Center! Includes one extra-large Alex Ovechkin jersey, two Capitals lunch totes, and one hour of skating
lessons from Mrs. Stewart.
Donated by Rebecca Stewart—Faculty (skating lesson & two Capitals tickets) & Andrew Tran—Summer
Faculty (2 Capitals tickets); Value $500.
934 Private Screening with Ms. Theobald
Take over the court! Watch a movie (or sports) on the Big Screen in the C/A Gym. Ms. Theobald will
provide dinner for a student and four friends. To be scheduled at a mutually convenient time.
Donated by Katie Theobald-- Faculty. Value: Priceless.
ACT II: A Show-Stopping Live Auction to Bring Down the House!
LIVE AUCTION
You’ll be at the edge of your seats for the climax of tonight’s show at 9:00 pm: The
Broadway Cafe Live Auction! This is your chance to take home something truly special –
let the bidding begin! We’re pleased to welcome Commonwealth Academy parent, Jenny
Kennedy—mother of David, grade 9, as our Live Auctioneer!
Where's the Beef?!
The yummiest, smokiest Texas-style brisket this side of Austin available exclusively at the
Broadway Cafe Auction! Invite your family, friends and neighbors to a backyard BBQ at your
home. The menu is tried and true and sure to please. Master Pit Boss Gary Feld will smoke
a 12-15 pound prime brisket for y’all to enjoy! After cooking it low and slow for 12-plus
hours, the meat will almost fall directly onto your plate. Add in sweet and smoky chicken
wings, homemade BBQ sauce, homemade red slaw, cornbread, and Reagan's awardwinning pecan pie (winner of the under-17 pie contest at Art on the Avenue category in
2010 & 2011), and dinner for 12 has never been so delicious ... or easy! (Date to be
negotiated and redeemed after Thanksgiving 2014; expires November 8, 2015.)
Donated by Melissa & Gary Feld – parents of Reagan, grade 7. Value: $350
Name a Commonwealth Academy Hallway
Honor your student or a family member by naming a hallway after them or by naming a
hallway something that will “inspire” all the C/A students! (Name to be approved by Dr.
Johnson.) A directional sign will be made and displayed in the hallway at C/A!
Donated by Commonwealth Academy. Value: $250.
Reach the Beach! Five days on the Jersey Shore
Spend 5 days & 4 nights at a lovely home in the quaint historic town of Bay Head on the
Jersey Shore! This is how summer is supposed to be. Sit and relax on the most beautiful,
exclusive, private and quiet beach in Bay Head (beach badges provided). Ride beach bikes
to the bakery or wine and cheese shop. Take morning yoga on the beach or visit the weekly
farmers’ market. Take a paddle board or surf lesson from the Beach House Surf Shop. The
famous Jenkinson’s boardwalk is just a few miles away. At home, cuddle up on the porches,
play board games or ping pong or make fresh pizza in our pizza oven. The newly-renovated
historic home has four bedrooms and sleeps 6-8, with a quiet 3rd floor loft perfect for teens
and tweens. June and August dates available; confirm dates no later than March 2015.
Donated by Donna Mullins -- parent of Sarah Mullins, grade 9. Value: $2,000
Toast of the Town: “Instant Cellar!” from the Broadway Cafe Committee
Brought to you by the fabulous Broadway Cafe Committee, this unique selection of wines
from throughout the world beckons you to savor and “cellar” at once. Add to your collection,
enjoy with friends or stash away for special occasions! Aptly put by the ever-quotable
Benjamin Franklin: “Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and
more tolerance.” This is an exclusive opportunity to take home a varied, interesting and
wonderful selection of wine and accessories, and is brought to you in the spirit of fun and
community!
Donated by the Broadway Cafe Committee + Families & Friends of Commonwealth
Academy. Value: Priceless
A Week in Provence!
Smell the lavender, play boules and sip wine under the fruit trees. This is the perfect place
for your dream holiday in charming Provence! Surrounded on three sides by fields,
including a panoramic view of iconic Mount Ventoux, this stately fully-renovated farmhouse
has seven bedrooms and can accommodate one or two families (ten person maximum).
The beautiful, solar-heated pool includes a summer kitchen and pool house with heated
shower and WC. There’s plenty of room for the kids to play croquet, boules, badminton and
soccer, or cycle and swim. The village of Althen des Paluds is 15 minutes from Avignon and
other historic Provencal towns and their summer operas and festivals. This item includes
three books and a movie on Provence to tide you over until summer. Occupancy during
April, May, September, October or one of the last two weeks of August.
Donated by Tom Dabney -- parent of Steven, grade 11. Value: $3,500-5,000.
(Books and movie donated by Catherine Grossman -- parent of Dan, grade 7 & Maggie Grant-- parent of
Alec, grade 9. Value:$46).
New York, New York!
Broadway, here I come! Indulge in a dramatic weekend, with two tickets to a Broadway
show of your choice during the 2014-2015 season. This exclusive offer is for tickets
(orchestra section, first five rows) to see sold-out shows and highly coveted performances
that are not be available to the general public, making this experience all the more exciting!
Toast your good fortune with a bottle of champagne while you stay in a luxurious
midtown apartment with great views!! (Available between November 15, 2014 and April
15, 2015 for 2-3 nights on a mutually agreeable weekend.) Travel straight into the heart of
The Big Apple with two round trip Amtrak tickets between Washington, D.C., and New
York City. From thrilling sights to gourmet restaurants to Broadway's glittering star-studded
performances, New York delivers something unforgettable for everyone.
Show tickets are donated by Bruce & Paula Robinson, parents of Brandon ‘14; Approx.
Value: $650 / Apartment, train tickets and Champagne from Jari Tuomala & Heidi Mattila,
parents of Sofia - grade 12. Approx. values: $1,200. Package: Approx. value: $1,850
Bravo! to our Broadway Cafe Donors!
Thank you for being part of Broadway Cafe!
Businesses, Organizations & Friends of Commonwealth Academy
Al's Steakhouse
Amalgamated Classic Clothing &
Dry Goods
Anonymous
Arena Stage
Arlandria Floors
B&C Jewelers
Baskin Robbins (Alexandria)
Bon Vivant Cafe & Farm Market
Burke & Herbert Bank
Caboose Café
Calleva, Inc.
Casa Rosada
Child's Play of Arlington
Conklyn's Florist
Core Wellness and Physical Therapy
Crossfit MVA
The Dairy Godmother
Del Ray Cafe & Harry Braswell, Inc.
Del Ray Cafe & Virginia Kitchens
Del Ray Pizzeria
Del Ray Variety
Denevi, Timothy
Kelly Dorfman
Dr. Cynthia Durakis, PLLC
Excel Pilates Northern Virginia
Financial Planning Partners / Ameriprise
Financial
FireFlies
Ford's Theater
The Fresh Market (Alexandria)
Katie Garlock (Portrations)
Giant Food (Monroe Avenue)
Greener Cleaner of Del Ray
Greenstreet Gardens (Eclectic Nature)
The Happy Tart
The Healing Tree
Holy Cow / Sushi Bar / Pork Barrel BBQ
Hooray For Books
Jack Taylor's Alexandria Toyota-Scion
Jessica Tefft Photography
Kiskadee
La Bergerie
Language Stars (McLean)
Let's Dish! Alexandria
Let's Meat on the Avenue
Los Tios Grill
Market 2 Market
Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga
Mindy's Catering
MOM's Organic Market
My Neighbors Network
National Theater
Nature's Nibbles
One Good Tern
Presto Valet of Virginia, Inc
Primary Colors
Pro Feed Pet Nutrition Center
Pure Aesthetica
The Purple Goose
Robcyns
Salon Bisoux
Sapore D'Italia
Signature Theater
Sip 'n Sew at Miss Melinda's
Skopp Sports Medicine & Chiropractic
SmartLunches
SOAR--A Journey to Success
South China Restaurant
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
Steinmetz Center for Integrative Medicine
Stone Aesthetic Dentistry
Studio BE Pilates
Studio Body Logic
Synetic Theater
Taqueria el Poblano
Tarara Winery
Thai Peppers
The Little Theatre of Alexandria
ThinkFun, Inc.
Top Golf
Trader Joe's (Alexandria)
Ultrazone Laser Tag & Amusement Center
Upcycle Creative Reuse Center
Velocity Bicycle Co-op
Viriginia Home Decor
Washington Sailing Marina
Whole Foods Market (Old Town)
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards
‘With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC –
Supporting Parents of Gifted and
Distractible Children ‘
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
YMCA Alexandria
Yoga in Daily Life
Your Dog's Best Friends
Commonwealth Families
Anonymous
Madeleine Abel & Herb VanHook
Bob & Barbara Boehme
Robert & Diana Bork
Anne & Paul Christman
Tom Dabney
Karl Driessen & Ana Serra
Heather Eggert
Maggie Farley
Gary & Melissa Feld
The Herveys
Norman Gotter & Ellen Hildbold
Maggie Grant
Dale & Catherine Grossman
Ellen Hildbold & Norman Gotter
The Houck Family
Stefanie Hume
Jenken Designs
Elizabeth Jex & Donna McCaffrey
Laura Laemmle-Weidenfeld & Paul Widenfeld
The Laane Family
Genie McCreery & Frank Zawitoski
Gerry Lamb & Mary McGann
Susan Mamber
Donna McCaffrey & Elizabeth Jex
Mary McGann & Gerry Lamb
Bob & Karen Meyers
The Mullins Family
Anne & Tim Neill
Nathan Noyes
Nathaniel & Elin Paier
Bruce & Paula Robinson (alumni)
Ana Sera & Karl Driessen
The Sauer Family
Dominique Simard
Bob & Sarah Soulliere
Mena Spencer
Lauren Thompson, Ph.D
Jari & Heidi Tuomala
Herb VanHook & Madeleine Abel
Lisa Ann Ward
Paul Weidenfeld & Laura Laemmle-Weidenfeld
Julie Wuslich
Chris & Connie Young
Frank Zawitoski & Genie McCreery
Thanks also to parents who generously contributed to the Class Basket Raffle!
Commonwealth Academy Faculty & Staff
& Board Members
Eric Adams
Kathy Barsness
Matthew Briggs
Maria Brinza
Jeff Brown
Megan Burgess
Cherie Carroll
Mary Chamberlain
Andrew Davie
Richard Delos Reye
Cathy Feehan
Jane Furey
Daniel Furman
Ellen Fye
Clint Gibson
Leonard Gjoni
Evan Gropper
Jane Wilson Hanson
Lisa Harrington
Meagan Hawkins
Joshua Hicks
Diana Horvat
Matt Johns
Ksenya Litvak
Maureen McCarty
Tara Nappi
Rose-Marie Parker
John Pignone
Ricardo Pontes
Santiago Seré
Geoffrey Stanton
Rebecca Stewart
Charles Sullivan
Katie Theobald
Robert Thompson
Andrew Tran
We also wish to extend a special thank you to:
C/A Staff & Faculty
Kathy Barsness
Cherie Carroll
Meagan Hawkins
Maureen McCarty
Rich Delos Reyes
The Cast & Crew of the Absolutely Fabulous Broadway Cafe Committee:
Thanks to the tireless effort and countless hours of this dedicated group, we’re proud to
present this award-winning show tonight!
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Melissa Feld & Catherine Grossman, Co-Chairs & Directors
Sue Mamber, Producer
Sarah Soulliere & Mary McGann: Assistant Directors
Heather Dertzbaugh: Artistic Director
Jenny Kennedy: Live Auction Director
Claudia Ender, Pat Laane, Mary McGann, Karen Meyers, & Sarah Soulliere: Donor Relations
Maggie Farley: Co-Writer & Editorial Director
Catherine Grossman: Co-Writer
Mary McGann & Sara Wolcott: Musical Directors
Tobi Moriarty: Video Producer / Special Effects
Maggie Farley, Video Production Assistant
Jenny Kennedy, Karen Lipson, Mary McGann, Sarah Soulliere, Patty Tuttle-Newby & Lisa Ward:
Editorial Assistants
Ellen Hildbold, Finance Director
Karen Lipson: Dessert Coordinator
Ann Welch: Production Assistant
Rob Jolles, President, Jolles Associates, Inc, LIVE auction consultant
The Rest of the Cast & Crew:
Anne & Paul Christman
Heather Eggert
Carson Herrington
Stefanie Hume
Vincent Griski
Mercedes Meyer
Jaqueline McClendon
Mike McNeill
Anne & Tim Neill
Steve & Nicole Pagett
Steve Richards
And to everyone who stepped up to help stage this production; thank you to those of you who worked behind the
scences to stage this event tonight; to those of you who are joining us as volunteers tonight, and to everyone else
who played a role in producing Broadway Cafe! Your help has been tremendous!
That’s a Wrap!
Thanks for joining us tonight! See you next year!