Showing posts with label LIVE. Show all posts
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4.11.2010

LINE UP for Live Auction

Here's the official list for Live Auction this coming Saturday night April 17th, 2010.

1 Two Giants Baseball Tickets for May 15th, 2010
Grab your mitt because you’ll be sitting just 11 rows behind home plate while the Giants play the Houston Astros on May 15th. This exciting game will be played at AT&T Park at 1:10pm so be sure to bring your sunscreen as you’ll be enjoying the sun in Section FC 113, Row K, seats 1 & 2. Donor: The Fife Family

2 Four Cal Women’s Huddle Tickets-July 30, 2010
Come play football with the 2010 California Golden Bears! Chat it up with Coach Jeff Tedford! Begin the night at Memorial Stadium with a reception of food and drinks while mingling with the players. This is your chance to get autographs and pictures. Then gather at the “tunnel” to get pumped up, and it’s out to the football field where we you get to play several different positions with the players as our guides. The women get to tour the locker room and gym and then it’s back to have some more food and drinks. The event begins at 4:30 pm when you arrive for Registration, the Huddle goes from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and you’ll want to stick around for the Post-Huddle Social until 9pm. A unique experience you won’t want to miss. Donor: Cal Athletics

3 Golf for Four at the Contra Costa Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf for four (including cart) at the exclusive Contra Costa Country Club. The championship 18-hole golf course measures 6,550 yards and is consistently rated one of the top private courses in Northern California. This wonderful course was originally established in 1925 and was renovated in 1992 by Robert Muir Graves. All of the greens were reconstructed with a drought-resistant design. The course is routed through 145 acres and landscaped with mature native Oak, Eucalyptus and Redwood trees. The course gives all players a perfect blend of challenges and dramatic views. Days of use are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday. Expires 3/11. Donor: Contra Costa Country Club Golf

4 Summer Furniture Suite
This lovely set of Ikea outdoor furniture will be yours to enjoy this summer in your outdoor living space. The line is called Applaro and includes a drop leaf table, two chairs and a bench for optional and flexible seating. No work required - it’s already been assembled. You’ll also get bright and comfortable seat cushions as well as an umbrella. To top the whole look off, you’ll also receive colorful lanterns that are great for decorative and evening lighting purposes. Donor: Ikea
5 Dinner and Wine Pairings for Four at Amber Bistro
Get together with friends or family and enjoy a wonderful evening of fine dining at Amber Bistro in Danville. You will be treated to a fabulous dinner for four, including wine chosen by the owner, Eric Janssen, who is a certified sommelier and a PHE dad! Tax and gratuity ARE included! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to wine and dine at Amber Bistro. Donor: Janssen Family - Amber Bistro

6 Hiking and Hamburgers with Sitka and Mrs. Voris
Sitka and Mrs. Voris will be your guides on a one- to three-hour moderate hike in the beautiful open space of the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed. After a few hours in the open air, enjoy a picnic with homemade hamburgers and all the fixings. Sitka will promise to eat your leftovers! All snacks and food will be provided to the members of your family. Vegetarian options will be provided upon request. Sitka and Mrs. Voris live in San Geronimo, Marin County, a 75-90 minute drive from Pleasant Hill, and their home is surrounded by acres of gorgeous open space. Choose your Date for the Hike: May 1 or May 8, 2010. Final arrangements to be made with winning bidders
and Mrs. Voris. Donor: Jennifer Voris

7 Principal for the Day
This spring, one lucky child will join Mrs. Voris in all the important PHE daily duties as Principal for the Day. Your student will receive a special name badge, make the morning announcements, do yard duty, observe classrooms, help with lunch duty, and attend important meetings. Your child’s leadership skills will shine on this special day! Principal for the Day will take place on: May 28, 2010. Donor: Jennifer Voris

8 Professional Chef Prepares Dinner for Eight!
A spectacular dinner for eight in the privacy of your own home! No need to go out because a private chef is coming to you to prepare a delicious three course meal for you and your friends. Chef Anne Dickey brings the food and 4 bottles of wine along with loads of experience from famous kitchens such as Chez Panisse, Fleur de Lys, and Postrio. Either treat your friends to an amazing evening or team together with your friends to win what is sure to be an auction highlight. You will then be able to relax and enjoy the company of your guests, while all culinary tasks are masterfully handled by your chef. Date to be mutually agreed upon. No Holidays. Expires 11/01/10. Food & wine provided by the Hanken Family. Donors: John & Nancy Hanken and Chef Anne Dickey

9 Guided Fly-Fishing Trip for Two
You and a friend will enjoy a guided fly-fishing trip on either the McCloud, Klamath or Upper Sacramento Rivers. John Rickard a highly regarded flyfishing guide will lead you in every aspect of the sport and at the end of the day you’ll walk away with an in-depth knowledge of equipment selection, casting techniques, entomology, techniques for fighting, landing and releasing fish and memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a novice, John will give you the fly-fishing trip of a lifetime. All trips include a streamside lunch, use of equipment, flies, etc...Please have a valid fishing license and appropriate stamps. Date to be mutually agreed upon, species of fish available subject to state law. Transportation not included. Expires: 4/17/11. http://wildwatersflyfishing.com; ohn@wildwatersflyfishing.com Donor: John Rickard

10 Mayor for the Day with Karen Mitchoff
This is always one of our most popular live auction items: Mayor for the Day for your child with Pleasant Hill Mayor Karen Mitchoff. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for your son or daughter to help run a Pleasant Hill City Council meeting, get to know the mayor and her aides, and learn about local government. Your lucky little one will start the day with a tour of City Hall and a photograph with the Mayor and your whole family. Then, after reviewing the City Council meeting agenda, the Mayor for the Day will help call the meeting to order, do roll call, and run the first 30 to 45 minutes of the meeting together with Mayor Mitchoff. Your child will also receive a gift bag with Pleasant Hill souveniers along with a certificate and DVD of the city council meeting. Date must be arranged in advance with Mayor Mitchoff’s assistant. Donation arranged by Mayor Karen Mitchoff, Council member Michael Harris, and the City of Pleasant Hill. Donor: Mayor Karen Mitchoff

11 Mid-Week Retreat in Beautiful Calistoga
Book your parents or in-laws for a quick getaway with this fabulous retreat package. Escape to Calistoga for one night, mid-week (Monday-Thursday) and stay at the historic Calistoga Inn. With a hundred year history of serving visitors, the Calistoga Inn is quintessential hospitality. You can enjoy lunch or dinner with the $50 gift certificate that comes with this basket at The Calistoga Inn Restaurant which hosts a popular outdoor dining patio stretching along the Napa River. Live jazz guitar is featured nightly during warm summer nights. During the day use the $100 gift card for spa services at the Goldenhaven Spa in Calistoga. Experience the magic of the Calistoga hot springs mineral water and rejuvenating spa treatments. For additional fun and shopping, use the $50 Visa Gift Card and $20 Gas CardPLUS to tour the Napa Valley. You’ll also receive 2 Riedel Wine glasses with 2 bottles of wine from Napa Valley: Newton the Puzzle…valued at $80 and Franciscan Magnificat…valued at $40. Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity! Donor: Mrs. Waters’ First Grade Class

12 Family Camping Trip...The Amazing Race
Back by popular demand and the LAST year to win a spot for you and your family at what might be the easiest and most fun group camping trip you’ve ever experienced! The Stokes family has organized this camping trip for 12 years running, and now you can join in the fun on KidTrip13. This year’s theme is The Amazing Race. You will be provided a beautiful camp location at Pinecrest Lake, dinner on Friday night, Saturday breakfast, lunch at the beach and a catered dinner and breakfast on Sunday morning (with plenty of adult beverages in between). Enjoy outdoor movies, swimming at the lake, kid’s night parade and dancing, frisbee golf, Friday morning 20-mile down hill mountain bike ride (car ride back to camp), Friday night ladies’ happy hour, camp fires, Amazing Race activities for the kids, and much, much more. Bring your sleeping bags, camp chairs and a few snacks & drinks, and an appetite for food & fun. A tent will be provided if you don’t have one. Join the Stokes with lots of other PHE families and friends. If you are already committed to going, this is a perfect opportunity to invite another family of your choice. First-time campers are encouraged to come! Dates: July 16-18th, 2010. Donor: Ron & Lori Stokes

13 Three Night, Four Day Stay at a Fabulous Cabin on Bass Lake
Nestled in the mountains near Yosemite is this wonderful family cabin on beautiful Bass Lake. There are plenty of things to do any time of year -- hiking, swimming, snow skiing, water sports, boating, fishing, and just plain relaxing just to name a few. Just a quick three-hour drive from the Bay Area and you’ll find yourself enjoying a little piece of heaven in the Sierra’s. This is a spacious cabin with six bedrooms (sleeps 12) plus an additional sleeping porch which sleeps four more, three full baths, a fully remodeled and stocked kitchen, wireless internet access, BBQ, TV/DVD and the most gorgeous views off the deck. Get a group of family or friends and go in on this fabulous getaway weekend. September is best month of all, the weather is still hot, the water is still warm and there are no crowds. If snow is your thing, use it in the winter and enjoy the alpine elements of the Sierras. Cannot be used during high season of mid-June through mid August. Deposit of $150 is required. Check out the property and it’s amenities at: www.basslakevacations.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__20550/4693/default.aspx Donor: The Sanner Family

14 Private Tasting for Ten at the Wine Thieves!
You and nine guests are invited to a privtae winetasting at Wine Thieves’ Lafayette location. Includes private cellar setting, stemware, education and fine wine service. You’re welcome to bring appetizers, create a potluck with your friends, or get a caterer. Have fun learning without the pretense of inhibition! Must call to schedule. Expires: 10/31/10.
Donor: Wine Thieves

3.18.2009

Live Auction List

Here's what you can find in LIVE this year:
  1. Giants Baseball Tickets
  2. Contra Costa Country Club Golf for Four & Cart
  3. An Evening Out with Matt Nathanson - Concert Package
  4. Private Tasting for 10 at Wine Thieves
  5. Claremont Spa Renewal Getaway Package for Two
  6. Bidders Choice of Art
  7. Jamaica Me Crazy, mon! Dinner Party for 10
  8. Hidden Valley Lake House - Two Nights/Three Days
  9. Principal for a Day
  10. Six Hour Napa Wine Tour
  11. Bass Lake House - Three Night/Four Day
  12. Kid Trip 12...Kids vs. Wild - Family Camping Trip
  13. Hiking and Hamburgers with Sitka and Mrs. Voris
  14. Naughty Basket
and....we've slipped in a surprise item...but we're not giving any hints! You'll just have to come to find out.

3.14.2009

Kids vs. Wild - Family Camping Trip (LIVE Auction)

The third year running...Stokes Family Camping Trip is once again a hot LIVE auction item. Whether you like to camp or not this is the trip for you. Last year's theme was Wacky Olympics...this year Kids vs. Wild. Many PHE families attend as well as new friends to meet. See program for more details and picture board displayed at the Gala. Dates July 23-26.

What’s included:
  • Pinecrest camping location/site
  • Tent (if you need it)
  • Fri night dinner & adult beverages
  • Sat night catered dinner & adult beverages
  • Breakfast Saturday & Sunday
  • Smores at the campfire
  • Disposable plates, cups, napkins & flatware (for everyone at camp)
  • Friday morning mountain bike ride (adults only or very experienced teen)
  • Friday night happy-hour for the ladies
  • Lots of games, activities, beach fun, campfires, night parade, movie night, dance night & much more fun
  • Pay showers down at the store or typically an outdoor shower set up at camp
What do you need to bring:
  • Tent, sleeping bags
  • Folding chairs for your family
  • Snacks, drinks, coffee, tea, lunch (there’s a burger shack at the lake)
  • Personal items, such as clothes, toiletries
  • Beach gear
Here's what last year's winner Katheryn Lindenauer had to say:
"We were the lucky winners of the Pinecrest family camping trip from last year’s Spring Gala auction. We heard from our good friends how much fun it was, so we decided to bid. Our experience exceeded our expectations. We are a family of five and not experienced campers. Getting our tent (Ron called it the ‘taj mahal’!) was a feat in and of itself. Fortunately there were many people willing to help us out. Once we got settled, and after laughing at ourselves, things just got better and better. There was something for everyone. Here are some of the highlights:
  • My little shy 5 year old throwing caution to the wind during family dance night. He was a sight to see!
  • The girls making new friends, both big and little. Some of their favorite things: playing on the raft in the lake, competing at the Olympic games, free time to just climb rocks and explore with new and old friends.
  • For Jim: the best technical downhill mountain bike ride ever! He loves a challenge.
  • For me: watching the crazy dads race inner tubes on the lake… I don’t remember laughing so much for so long. I also had the perfect bike ride and enjoyed sharing mai tais with new friends.
My new friend, Otis, said it best, “This is better than Disneyland!” Overall, we had a really fun time and were impressed at how organized Ron and Lori were in the planning and execution of the whole trip from meals, games, activities... there was never a dull moment."
stokes family
beach fun
wacky olympic games
dad's tube race
sat night catered dinner


3.11.2009

Hotter Class Basket - DATE NIGHT!!!

It's been decided....it's so good it has to go into LIVE Auction!

Need a night out? This class basket includes the time of your life... you will laugh, cry, sing and shake your hips... This is the Matt Nathanson/Jack Mannequin night out! If you are lucky enough to get this basket you will receive 2 tickets to the Matt Nathanson/Jack Mannequin Concert at the Warfield on April 7th. You will also receive a gift card to Nordstrom to buy that special something for the evening, an additional gift card to Pasta Pomodoro for dinner before the show and two BART tickets to get to the show safely.

A quick bio on Matt Nathanson...He is a local guy gone big. He most recent release is "Some Mad Hope" his 10th record. Lets just say Matt is the hardest working guy in the music business...He has been writing songs and performing for over 20 years and his recent success has catapulted him into the spotlight. In the last few months he has been on Good Morning America, David Letterman as well the Ellen show. He is a current "you oughta know artist" on VH1 and has spent several weeks in their top 20. You have probably heard his music on any of number of TV shows from Private Practice to One Tree Hill. His current hit "come on get higher" is really sparked the attention of the mainstream public including other
major artists Like Sugarland....They cover the song on their latest record. He will be performing with Sugarland this summer on their arena tour.

Matt is without a doubt one of the best live shows you will ever see. He is not only a great musician he is a phenomenal entertainer. Matt has personally donated to this auction the 2 tickets, 2 t-shirts, 1 sweatshirt, a signed copy of his latest record as well as a signed poster. The basket is worth over $350...so take advantage of this and bid...it will be well worth your investment into our great PHE!

Thank you to Amy Samrick for coordinating this basket!

3.10.2009

Jamaican Me Crazy, mon! - LIVE Auction

Head to Montego Bay for a night of reggae and rum. You and nine of your friends will be "transported" to Jamaica for a night of steel drums, jerk chicken, coconut shrimp, red stripe beer and Caribbean cocktails.

Boat leaves for the island at 5:30pm on Saturday, June 27. See you in Jamaica.

Hosted by Steve & Melissa Oldenbourg. You and your friends won't want to miss this dinner party at the Oldenbourg's house! Get ready to bid, bid, bid during the LIVE Auctionfor this must have dinner party.

Last Year's dinner...Back to Bourbon Street...authentic crawfish boil with jazz band to boot. A legendary event!

1.08.2009

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.

3.30.2008

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

3.03.2008

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!!!