IMAGINE...$1400

IMAGINE - this piece of art work is the brain child of PHE parent Debbie Shess. She worked with 30 4th graders to create this amazing piece of art work. A canvas was divided into 30 squares, each 4th grade created their own mini-art piece and then Debbie assembled them all back together again. PHE parent Roger Nash created a custom steel frame and Tap Plastics donated the plexi-glass cover. Truly...the whole is greater than it's parts!

This original art piece was a hot commodity during the live auction last year. It was quite a bidding war and the closing bid was $1400. Lisa Powell and her family are the proud owners of this great piece of art work.

SECRET 2008 GALA SURPRISE!

With the help and vision of PHE parent and award winning photographer Laura Cottril we pulled off a huge surprise! As parents entered the reception area they were greeted with a huge wall of gorgeous black and white photos of their children. The ooohs, ahhhs and a some tears said it all! A HUGE, HUGE thanks goes out to Laura for her amazing work and the kids for keeping the secret.

If you attended the Gala but there were no pics of your kids, it's probably because you bought your tickets late. Never fear you'll have another chance because Laura has agreed to do it again for the 2009 Gala. A little incentive to buy your tickets early!!!

LAURA COTTRIL PHOTOGRAPHY

2008 Gala Results

The results are in and we made over $40,000!!!!

This was a huge increase from 2007 which was just over $30k. A couple new factors that played a big role in our revenue increase:

• Black & White Photos of the Kids
• Fund a Need
• Cake Auction
• Instant Wine Cellar Raffle

Thanks to everyone for your help and making the Gala yet another success! Thanks to the Auction Team, Donors, Volunteers, PHE Parents, Staff, Sequoia Elementary, Staff, and all for your help creating and running this event. And, a huge thanks to Parents, Staff, Family and Friends of PHE that attend the auction and spent money! It's a credit to everyone that we were able to surpass last year by $10k!

Gala Schedule

Just a few quick announcements regarding the Spring Gala. Don't be late this year because Silent Auction Tables will close before dinner!!!

SCHEDULE
5:30pm - Doors Open
6:30pm - Silent tables begin closing every five minutes (new this year!)
7:30pm - Sit down for dinner
7:45pm - Live Auction begins
9:30pm - Check out opens
Midnight - Stay and dance until Midnight!

PROGRAMS
Programs will be delivered to your door before Saturday for your preview. The program is your ticket. Please don't forget your program at home.

TICKETS
Just a few tickets left! Contact Stacey Schiager at 938-6221 asap if you need a ticket. Let's sell those last remaining tickets so we have a full house. If you purchased tickets and can't use them for some reason, please give them to friends, family, teachers, PHE staff, neighbors, etc. Tickets CANNOT be bought at the door.

HAVE A GREAT TIME!

A Taste of LIVE Auction

Here's your first look at what you can expect to see during the LIVE portion of the auction!

• Adult Basket of Fun!
• Back to Bourbon Street (see details below)
• Claremont Spa Package Getaway
• Family Camping Trip - Wacky Olympics Theme
• Girls Weekend Package (Embassy Two-Room Suite, Mani/Pedi's for 4, Havana's Gift Certificate)
• Hidden Valley Lake Front House (see details below)
• IMAGINE - original art work from Ms. Gableman's class
• Mayor for a Day
• Principal for a Day
• Red Adirondack Chairs, Ottomans, Table, Umbrella & Accessories
• St. Regis Hotel
• Tahoe Condo
• Wine Thieves Tasting Party
• 12 Live Lobsters Delivered to Your Door

Fun Events Coming Your Way

Welcome to all the fun with none of the planning or prep!!! We've got dinners, parties, events and who know's what. Check back often to see what's been added.

Back to Bourbon Street
Suck dem’ heads and pinch dos tails!. Join us for an authentic Cajun celebration and crawfish boil. You and seven of your closest friends will be transported to the French Quarter for a night of hurricanes, etouffee, beignets, zydeco and jazz. Laissez les Bon Temp Rouler!
Date: 6/28/08 Donor: Melissa and Steve Oldenbourg

SF Pub Crawl
Hit the local San Francisco pub's with old and new friends from PHE. Enjoy touring SF in an open top double-decker which will transport you pub to pub. This will be a sign-up event at the auction. You are welcome to buy as many spots as you would like. There will be 70 spots up for grabs. Date: TBD Donor: http://www.travelsf.com/

Margarita Party
Joe & Shelia's 4th annual margarita party is up for grabs one last time. This is the Stokley's last year at PHE and your last chance to enjoy this fun evening with them. You will be served the food of Mexico, listen to some music and of course drink margaritas.
Date: TBD Donor: Joe and Shelia Stokley

PHE folk like a good party!

Check out party pictures from the 2005's Stokley Annual Margarita Party, 2006's Hot, Hot, Hot! Caribbean Party for 10, and 2007's Ulitmate Bar Hop w/ Tapas and Infused Cocktails.

Parties are always big money makers! Get on the party band wagon, gather some friends and host your own!

Need some ideas...look no further!

• 50’s, 60's, 70's, 80's Parties,
  
• A Night in Casablanca, A Night at the Prom, Aloha to Summer, Beach Party
  
• Brew Pub Party, Carnival in Rio, Casino/Monte Carlo, Chef's Dinner
• Dancing through the Decades, Wine Country, The Enchanted Forest
  
• Space/Futuristic, Great Gatsby, Hawaiian/Tropical, Hollywood, Murder Mystery
  
• International (India, Mexican Fiesta, Asian), Jungle Safari
  
• Little Black Dress, The Lost Gold Mine, Mardi Gras, Martini Party
  
• Mystic Margarita Madness, My Big Fat Italian Dinner
  
• Phantom of the Opera, Picnic in the Park, Pleasure Party, Poker/Cigar Party
  
• Raiders of the Lost Ark, Renaissance/Medieval, Roman Toga
  
• Scrapbooking, Speakeasy, Sports, Summer in the Park, Summer of Love,
  
• Viva Las Vegas, Baby!
• and....who knows what else!

Love to do things with the kids? Host a kids party or outing!

• Campout party
• Pizza making party
• Soccer Party
• Princess Party
• Cupcake Party
• Hip Hop Dance Party
• Game Party

Just to name a few!!!

Stain Glass Donation

Hand-made and donated by our principal Jennifer Voris. Look for this and a surprise stained glass from Mrs. Voris.

Wondering what's come in so far???

Great Getaways: Enjoy three nights and four days at this beautiful lake house. This gorgeous lake front home is located in the gated community of Hidden Valley Lake in Hidden Valley, only minutes away from Clear Lake and Calistoga. This modern home features a large master bedroom with views of the lake, and two addition large bedrooms as well as three full bathrooms. at a Lake House with friends. The ammennities are wonderful and include a modern kitchen, cable TV and music, a pool table and plenty of deck space to lounge about. There are lots of nearby activities such as golfing, hiking, fishing, wine tasting, bike riding, swimming, or you can choose to do nothing but relax!

Tickets/Kid Stuff: PH Music Studios (over $600 in offers), Golden Gate Fields, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Lawrence Hall of Science, deYoung Museum, Gilroy Gardens, Touchstone Climbing Gym (Concord), Disneyland Tickets...

Fun: Wine Country Limo Service for 6, Diablo Lanes, Grayson Golf Course, Embassy Suites (WC), Summerfield Suites (PH)...

Personal Services & Other: Professional Crown Molding Installed, Jazzercize, Pinkies Nail Salon, Walgreen's, Daphne's Greek Cafe, Orchard Nursery of Lafayette, Walnut Creek Honda, Professional Rose Pruning...

Classes: Zagone - memory end table; Scott - French gift basket; Ashlock - platter; Barden - photo quilt; Hotter - cooking school; Maffei - quilt

Parties: Flip Flops & Lemon Drops (ladies sign-up party), "Back to Bourbon Street" Dinner party for eight, Pot Sticker Party

PHE 4th ANNUAL SPRING GALA 2008

Welcome to what's happening with the 4th annual Spring Gala! A fun and exciting evening awaits you and will include gourmet dining, fantastic music and much more. Highlights of the evening will include both a silent auction and a live auction supporting important programs that enhance our kids' education at PHE.

DATE: Saturday, April 5th 2008
TIME: 5:30pm to Midnight
WHERE: Contra Costa Country Club, 801 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill
ATTIRE: Cocktail (no jeans allowed at country club)

Hey, this sounds great, how can I get involved?

1. Buy your tickets to the Gala early
2. Invite your friends and family to attend
3. Volunteer for a Committee
4. Donate your time, money or stuff for auction
5. Stay posted by checking the blog weekly
   
6. Go ahead; indulge yourself in a fun evening at the Gala and help make this year the most successful ever!