Calling All Pub Crawlers!

One bus, several beers in hand and loads of PHE folks and friends...it must be the famous SF Pub Crawl! Thanks again to City Sightseeing for this fabulous donation. This is a hot sign-up event at the auction and definitely a favorite amongst many people. This is a special event just for PHE and friends.

SAVE the Date: Friday, June 11th
Time: 7-11pm
Pick-up: Embarcadero Bart Station
Cost: $35/pp

Board the bus right off Embarcadero BART station, jump on the bus to find beer and wine waiting for you. With drinks in hand you tour the city with old and new friends. After a nice tour and a few beers we hit three really fun and different bars/pubs.

If you are interested in the double-decker buses check out City Sightseeing for more information. This is a fun activity anytime time of year especially with kids. I highly recommend this tour during the holidays. A fun way to see all the holiday lights.

Donations Received...so far

Here's a quick hit list of some things we've received. (Not all inclusive.)

• Giants tickets
• Various summer camps (St. Mary's, Roughing It Day Camp, Athenian sport camp, etc.)
• Fly Fishing - for two on either McCloud, Klamath or Upper Sacramento River with highly regarded guide John Rickard. A first rate adventure.
• Ikea Outdoor Furniture
• Premier Kitchens (Lafayette) - gift certificates for kitchen designs
• Village Music School
• Disneyland 1 Day Hopper Passes for Family of 4
• Walt Disney Family Museum, (in the SF Presidio) passes for 4
  
• Month long memberships to Club Pools (Buena Vista, PH Aquatics and Larkey)
• Gift Certificate to Colorz Hair Gallery
• Ortho gift certificate to Drs Tanner and Reichhold
• iFly Indoor Skydiving
• 3 Month Membership (not normally available) to Club Sport
• North Gait Equestrian
• MacIver Landscape is donating a 15 gallon tree
• Panera Bread, one loaf a month for a year
• Papa Murphy's is offering one pizza a month for a year

Sign-up Parties, Events, Dinners & More

• SF Pub Crawl (City Sightseeing) - back by popular demand; details from previous year
• Amber Bistro dinner for 4
• Tea Party with Jennifer Voris
• Flip Flop Lemon Drop party
• Paul Mitchell hair and nail party for girls -
  
• Kinders dinner for 8
• Dinner for 8, Private Chef, Your Location - Chef from the kitchens of Chez Panisse, Fleur de Lys, Postrio and others is offering to come to your house, and to make a meal of a life time for eight. Food & wine provided by John & Nancy Hanken.
• Wine tasting for 10 Wine Thieves - get together with friends and buy this during live auction
• Scrapbooking & dinner party for 10

Classroom Projects/Donations/Baskets (listed by teacher)

• McGee - Garden themed, decorated clay pots either filled with plants or herbs and possibly a gift card
• Kameya - class tiled chalkboard or mirror AND a digital camera or date night package
• Nicosia - Earthquake/Emergency preparedness basket
• Maffai- Let's go to the movies!
• Waters - Wine Country Getaway AND A Wee Change basket
• Abramson - Dufy Style Class Painting (see below for picture)
• Walker - Fitness basket including a 6-month gym membership
• Bryan - Get out & go basket
• Bohner - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Basket AND an art project
• Gabelman - Family Entertainment Gift Card Tree
• Jury - Bike
• Runyan, Flaner, Hotter - Contributions to Wine Cellar Raffle, tradition of the 5th grade classes
• Roberts/Croy - Date night out including a $100 gift certificate to Amber Bistro one of the best fining dining restaurants in the East Bay.
• Joachim - Fitness Theme Basket

Thank you to all parents, families, friends and businesses for coordinating class baskets/project, donating, and procuring some really great items, events and experiences!

More Auction Donation Ideas

Found this list online at www.bidforkids.com. We take no credit for this list of ideas but still thought it was worth the post.

1. Holiday Helper - Winner receives family photo session for Xmas card taken by donor, address and mail Xmas Cards (stamps included), wrap Xmas gifts, plate of Xmas cookies and hot cocoa for the winning family to enjoy.
2. Business Start Up Package - (sample idea for a $400 value package) - Winner receives 1 yr membership to Chamber of Commerce, 500 business cards, 1 hr consultation with accountant, $50 Office Depot gift certificate.
3. Sunday Brunch at a Rock City (Mt. Diablo) – (sample idea) - Donor meets 3 winning families at a Rock City on Mt Diablo. Donor provides food (continental breakfast, snacks and water) guides a short hike, organizes play and climbing at Rock City.
4. Gourmet Concert in the Park – (sample idea) - there are several cities (Pleasant Hill included) that have free summer concerts that are ton of fun. Donor selects the concert date and site for party of Donor arrives to venue early to set up prime spot and provides seating, blankets, gourmet appetizers and wine.
5. Gourmet Meals in a Pinch – Everyone has one day each week where the kids schedule is so crazy it’s nearly impossible to get a home cooked meal made. This is a sample idea for 3 donors who love to cook. Each donor contributes 4 already made entrees that can be frozen and reheated. This will give the winner a meal a week to pop in the oven to use when in a pinch. In total, the winner will get a 3 month supply of meals.
6. National Park Package – (sample idea)- Donor provides a national park family pass, hiking book, maps, REI gift certificate, trail mix, water bottles.
7. Free Ad Space – This would be a great win for those who have their own business. See if local publications will donate ad space ie- Diablo Magazine, Pleasant Hill Community paper or other local publications.
8. Bagels in Bed – (sample idea) – Donor provides winner with a bag of hot bagels, cream cheese and hot coffee delivered to their door on the first Saturday of the month for 3 months.
9. PHE Families with Connections- Do you know anyone who could donate? An aunt, uncle, friend, neighbor??
10. Season Ticket Holders – Any PHE families with season tickets who can donate tickets to one game/match?
11. Airline Miles – Donor to donate frequent flier miles.
12. Mom’s Morning Off – (sample package) - Donor provides 4 hrs of babysitting, gift certificate for a mani/pedi, gift certificate to lunch at a downtown restaurant, basket of teas or lotions.
13. The $5000 Party. 5 hosts each pay $200. 50 attendees pay $100 each. Food, drinks, & dancing provided. Host at your house or your clubhouse. Get a band to donate and really take this party up a notch!
14. Babysitting Night. Agree to host 4 or more kids for a couple of hours so that parents can have date night.
15. Restaurant Donation. We all know that restaurants are hurting this year due to a weak economy. However, what if you asked a restaurant to match your donation? Get a gift certificate at any restaurant and have the restaurant match your certificate.
16. Mr. and Mrs. James Bond for a Weekend. Know any car dealers?? What if a couple was able to rent an Aston Martin or other amazing car for the weekend? Could it include a hotel or resort stay somewhere?
17. A Chef’s Meal at Home. Do you know a chef who would be willing to cook for a party at someone’s house? Maybe give a lecture on organic ingredients? Or how to cook with fresh herbs? Or what about pairing wine?
18. Box Seats. Do you know of someone or a company who has box seats to the Raiders, As, Giants or 49ers? Do they want them for a Green Day or American Idol concert? Could they donate the box seats for a concert?
19. Immediate Reservation. Could you get an immediate reservation at French Laundry or other restaurant who is booked months in advance?

Auction Sign-up Parties

Belgian Beer Vs. America’s Belgian Style Beer
Join us for an evening of FUN and GREAT BEERS as we sample 8 different kinds of Beer. Ever heard of Russian River or Jolly Pumpkin? We’ll taste samples from these American brewers and others to see how their Belgian Style beers compare with World Famous Belgian beers like Itchegems Grand Cru, Valdiu Triple and more! If you enjoy a good brew and great company we hope you’ll be able to make this.
DATE: Saturday, June 13, 7:30pm




Flip Flops & Lemon Drops
Get out with the girls and relax! This party will provide up to 35 ladies with a great way to kick off Summer. Enjoy sipping luscious lemon drop cocktails and noshing on fresh, seasonal fare while you lounge in a beautiful backyard setting. Lively music, a telling trivia game and plenty of girly bonding are in store. You are welcome to buy tickets for a friend, sister or neighbor. This event isn't limited to just the ladies. So slip on your comfy flip flops, cute capris or sassy sundress and join us for this ladies' soiree!
DATE: Saturday, May 30th 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.



SF Pub Crawl - Back by popular demand!!! 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. Donor: http://www.travelsf.com/
DATE: Friday, June 19th 7p.m. - 11:00p.m.

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!!!

Ideas, Ideas, Ideas

We have some specific areas we'd like to fill. Check out the list and see if there's anything you, a friend, relative or contact could donate or procure.

Travel/Leisure

• Skymiles/reward points
• Golf
• Timeshares
• Cabins
• Hotels
• Couple's Massage
• Sporting Events
• Car Rental
• Safari West
• Concerts

Home Services

• Dad's Club/handyman crew, home improvement
• Landscape/decorating
• Junk Hauler
• Supplies – lumber, molding, cabinets, plumbing, etc.
  

Personal Services

• Dog Training
• Housecleaning/organizing
• Organic Veggie Delivery
• Concierge for a Day
• Fantasy Five (lawn moed/car washed/dinner/pick up kids for school/windows/flower delivery/coffee/breakfast delivery, etc)
• Florist - flowers delivered (once, once a month)
• Dinners delivered/Personal Chef