The Auction is over. Many thanks to the donors who made this year's auction so successful.
Go Jackets!
If you have questions or concerns about the auction contact Jennifer Armor. Thank you, Jennifer!
For a complete listing, HERE is a pdf of this year's donations, including their fair market value.
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Tour KTVU Channel 2 and Learn about TV production with John Sasaki Donor: John Sasaki,Channel 2 KTVU Tour for ten (10) students and/or adults for a visit to KTVU Channel 2 TV station to watch and learn TV production of the news with John Sasaki. |
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Wine Tasting Party for 12 Donor: Jason Brandt Lewis Enjoy a night of wine tasting for 12 people, in the winning bidder's home at a mutually available time. I will conduct the tasting and will supply all of the wines — at least 12 bottles out of my cellar — from producers around the world. Some wines will be current or recent releases, some will be older examples no longer available in the general marketplace. A syllabus will be given to all participants tailored to Pinot Noir (or Cabernet or Syrah) and its production. The time for evening's tasting will be approximately three hours. |
| High Tea for 10 Donor: Victoria Elliott Invite 10 or more of your friends to a thoroughly British tea party at a 1920s mansion in the Berkeley hills, with cucumber sandwiches, cake and home-made cookies. Sip your Earl Grey from paper-thin Royal Worcester china on the lawn under the redwoods if the weather is fine, or gather by the roaring fire in the drawing room if it's a little chilly. |
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Loire Valley House www.vrbo.com/159779 Donor: Michael Davey and Emmy Scharlatt Enjoy a one-week stay in a lovely Loire Valley house. Stay in the beautiful hamlet of Le Port, along the river Cher at St. Georges sur Cher, France. The walk/bike-path from the private garden is four and a half kilometers up-river from the Château de Chenonceau. The house has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and sleeps 6-8. The house is two minutes from Chissay train station and 25 minutes to the TGV to Paris (St. Pierre des Corps). Farmers markets in the area virtually every day, as well as flea and antique markets. |
| Golf and Lunch for Four at Mira Vista Donors: Mira Vista Country Club Enjoy a round of golf for four at Mira Vista Country Club, including golf carts and range balls. Cap the day off with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. |
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Condo in Scenic Bali Donor: Anonymous Embark on a one-week vacation in a condo in exotic Bali. Savor the verdant rice terraces, azure ocean, enchanting temple ceremonies, mesmerizing dance performances and ribbons of beach this visitor-friendly island nation has to offer. |
| Personal Tour of Pixar Studios Donor: Desiree Mourad Experience a group tour for up to 8 people to the award-winning Pixar Studios in Emeryville. Sample the cuisine at Pixar's own in-house cafe where you can purchase your lunch from its one-of-a-kind menu. |
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Napa Valley Wine Tour for Four and Dinner Donor: Steve Haworth, Berkeley Honda Sit back and relax while you enjoy a chauffeur-driven tour of wineries, complimentary wine-tasting and dinner at the famous Martini House Restaurant in St. Helena. |
| Paradise on the Mexican Riviera — Cabo San Lucas Donor: Steve Haworth, Berkeley Honda Enjoy a sun-splashed four-day, three night vacation package at the Finisterra Hotel on Palapa Beach, one of Cabo's most popular swimmable locations. Package includes two junior suites for four persons and one day or sport fishing. |
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City of Lights — Paris! Donor: Lori Preston and Jim Duffy Bon Voyage! Luxuriate in a seven fantastic nights in a studio apartment just steps from the Champs de Mars and Eiffel Tower. Available November-March and August. |
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Claremont Get-a-Way and Cal Football Donor: Hotel Claremont and Berkeley Honda Claremont spa renewal get-a-way package and Cal football game plus tailgate. To top it off, enjoy a 50-minute spa treatment and dinner for two in Jordan's or Paragon Bar & Grill. |
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Instant Wine Cellar Donor: Berkeley High Community Start your wine collection or add to your current cellar with this one-of-a-kind selection of wines. You'll enjoy an eclectic assortment of personal favorites donated by the Berkeley High School community. From oaky cabernets to light chardonnays, savor this wine adventure. |
| San Francisco Stay-cation Donor: Steve Lowinger Spend five nights in a stylish two-bedroom flat near San Francisco’s Castro District. The upstairs flat in includes a private deck with views of the shared garden. |
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Healdsburg House Donor: Kyra Subbotin Spend a relaxing weekend in a family retreat in Healdsburg. The small house is situated at the top of a sloping meadow to capture views across the meadow. Straw-bale construction and other sustainable design measures reduce environmental impacts. |
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
113 Disneyland: 2 Disneyland Resort Day Park Hopper tickets $194
137 Children’s Discovery Museum: Family Four Pack of tickets $40
138 Marin Shakespeare Theatre: 2 tickets to 2010 Marin Shakespeare Theatre $60
139 Winchester Mystery House: 2 guest passes for mansion tour $44
142 Infineon Raceway: 2 tickets to the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown $75
143 Golden Gate Fields: 4 passes to a day at the races at the Turf Club $70
148 Bay Area Discovery Museum: 1 admit 5 passes $100
149 Shotgun Players: 2 tickets to a Shotgun Playerís 2010 production $50
150 Berkeley Repertory Theatre: 2 tickets to any production of the Berkeley Rep $102
157 Landmark Theatres: 4 movies passes to the Landmark Theatres San Francisco $42
158 Landmark Albany Twin: 2 movie passes $20
161 California Shakespeare Theatre: 2 tickets to 2010 California Shakespeare $80
162 Asian Art Museum: 2 guest passes to the Asian Art Museum $34
163 Rialto Cinemas: 4 passes for Rialto Cinemas Elmwood or El Cerrito $40
164/165 Lawrence Hall of Science: Family admission to the Lawrence Hall of Science $38
166 Oakland East Bay Symphony: 2 orchestra seats to the Symphony $50
172 Rosicrusian Egyptian Museum: 4 guest passes to the Rosicrusian Museum $18
174 Aurora Theatre Company: 2 tickets to 2010 Aurora Theatre Company $90
175 Lindsay Wildlife Museum: 4 passes to the Lindsay Museum $28
186 Oakland Zoo: Family Pass to the Oakland Zoo $43
191 Berkeley Art Museum: Dual/Family passes to the Berkeley Art Museum/PFA $75
199 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 2 tickets for the MOMA $30
211 American Conservatory Theater: 2 tickets to a preview performances of ACT $94
219/220 Freight & Salvage: 2 tickets good for any Freight & Salvage performance $40
250 Tech Museum of Innovation: 4 passes to the Tech Museum of Innovation $32
259 California Academy of Sciences: 4 complimentary passes $100
274 Renaissance Rialto: 8 Grand Lake Theatre passes $76
279 Aquarium of the Bay: 2 general admission tickets $32
280 The Marsh: 2 tickets to The Marsh Theater $50
285 USS Hornet Museum: Family pass to visit the USS Hornet Aircraft Museum $40
321 Long Marine Lab: 4 passes to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center $24
322 UC Botanical Garden: Family membership to the UC Botanical Garden $65
327/339/340 Peggy Lynch: 1 pair of tickets to the San Francisco Symphony $132
GET-AWAYS
194 Hotel Shattuck Plaza: 1 night stay in a traditional room at Hotel Shattuck with breakfast for two at FIVE $199
273 Claremont Resort & Spa: Sunsational Package at the Claremont Resort & Spa $650
307 Sarah Mariniak: $300 gift certificate off a Backroads Active Vacation tour $300
309 Rex & Mali Evans: 5 nights in a two bedroom condo in Bandera Bay, Puerto Vallarta Mexico $750
RESTAURANTS
115 Venezia: $50 gift certificate to Venezia $50
153 Crepevine: Dinner for 4 at Crepevine $60
154 La Méditteranée: Lunch or brunch for 2 $25
178 Filippos: $20 gift certificate for Filippos $20
181 Mama’s Royal Café: Lunch or breakfast for 2 at Mama’s Royal Café $25
185 Caffe Giovanni’s: $20 gift certificate to Giovanni Bar & Grill $20
189 Cache Creek Casino: 4 complimentary meals at the Harvest Buffet $50
195 Hotel Shattuck: Dinner for 2 at FIVE Restaurant $75
200 Homemade Café: $25 gift certificate to Handmade Café $25
203 Bette’s Oceanview Diner: $25 gift certificate to Bette’s $25
248 Juan’s Place: $25 gift certificate to Juan’s Place $25
275 Rivoli Restaurant: $75 gift certificate to Rivoli $75
276 Herbivore: $25 gift certificate to Herbivore $25
284 La Farine: $50 gift certificate to La Farine $50
315 César: $100 gift certificate to César $100
316 Gather: $75 gift certificate to Gather $75
317 C’era Una Volta: $100 gift certificate to C’era Una Volta $100
320 Cactus: $25 gift certificate to Cactus Berkeley $25
326 Gecko Gecko Thai-California Eatery: $25 gift certificate $25
332 Zachary’s Chicago Pizza: 1 large pizza from Zachary’s $30
334 Pacific Coast Brewing Co.: $30 gift certificate to Pacific Coast Brewing Co. $30
353 La Farine: $25 gift certificate to La Farine $25
368 César: $50 gift certificate to César $50
383 Everest Café: Dinner for two $40
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
104/156/193 Cuong Nhu Hoa Sen Dojo: 1 month pass for classes at Hoa Sen Dojo $110
112 Kala Art Institute: $200 gift certificate good for any workshop or tutorial $200
135 Hearst Castle: 2 admissions to the Hearst Castle Experience Tour $48
136 Boomers!: 11 coupons for any attraction at Boomers! $99
140 Brushstrokes: 5 free studio visits to Brushstrokes $38
146 Adventure Cat Sailing Charters: 2 seats on a regularly scheduled bay cruise $60
147 Gilroy Gardens: Single day admission pass for 2 to Gilroy Gardens $86
155 Albany Bowl: Bowling party for 8-10 $150
159 Oakland Hills Tennis Club: 1 month mini-membership $230
160 Niles Canyon Railway: 4 tickets to ride the historic Niles Canyon Railway $40
173 California’s Great America: One day admission for 2 to Great America $108
176 Sonoma Train Town: 8 full-fare tickets good for 20-minute train ride $38
177 Berkeley Downtown YMCA: One month individual membership $161
183/184 The Works Exercise and Dance Studio: 4 class cards $60
187 Berkeley Ironworks: 2 introduction to climbing classes $54
188 Downtown Oakland YMCA: 3-month Family Membership (2 adults/2 children) $499
215 Scandia Family Fun Center: 4 mini-golf passes $32
217 Oakland A’s: 2 Plaza Level Outfield tickets for the 2010 regular season $36
242 Franklin Canyon Golf Course: Greens fees for four (4) at Franklin Canyon $125
271/272 Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate: 1 month of training at Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate $139
281 Paul Kamen: Dragonboat cruise for 15 to 21 $250
282/384 Berkeley Athletic Fund: Golf four-some at the BAF 3rd Annual Golf Classic $500
344 Cal Department of Recreation: 1 month Cal Rec Club Community Membership $62
373 Rock Hard Mommy: 2 free private personal training sessions $110
SERVICES
105 Classroom Matters: 3 individual tutoring sessions for three (3) weeks of supervised study $225
107 Artisan Awning Company: Fixed (not retractable) awning $600
108 Shoey Sindel Photography: Photographic portrait session and 8 X 10 print $385
120 Jay Bunker, D. C.: Complete chiropractic exam pain relief and wellness consultation, history and examination $150
124 Sarah Herman Landscape Design: 1 hour landscape design consultation $85
128 Susan Helmrich: 1 ½ Wellness coaching consultation $150
132 About Face & Body: Gift certificate for 50 minute massage $60
145 Sue Johnson Lamps: Certificate good for $40 off wiring $40
196 Susan Helmirich: 2 hour group wellness coaching session for up to 6 $300
205 Amy Loebl: College admission advising sessions for a junior or senior student $1,500
210 Ackerman’s Service Volvos Inc.: Gift certificate for minor service to your Volvo $180
216 Nan Phelps Photography: Black and white portrait session $550
218 Straighten Up!: 1 hour consultation to organize, de-clutter or re-design 1 room $30
238 Doug Coe Architect: 2 hours or architectural consulting by Doug Coe $200
240/241 The Breema Clinic: Certificate for Breema bodywork session $75
243 BandWorks School of Rock: $100 Gift Certificate toward Any Program $100
253 Graham Simmons Architect & Builder: Architectural consultation $400
254 Bernardo Lopez Garden Design: 1 ½ hour landscape design consultation $225
257 Open Eyes, LLC with Dana Whitaker: Group workshop for women $200
258 Open Eyes, LLC with Dana Whitaker: Individual coaching session $150
265 What’s Next Interior Home Styling: Room styling consultation $300
312 Energy Matters: 1 consultation and acupuncture treatment $130
318 HAIR: 1 haircut gift certificate to HAIR $50
325 Louise Francis: Cookie-making party for 10 $250
328 Betsy Blakeslee: 5 instant choruses at Orinda Summer Sing $130
333 Big Chief Tree Service: 15 gallon tree of your choice and planting $225
336 Monica Nowakowski-Carlson: 1 ½ hour consultation for family caregiver issues $200
345 Jan Gunn: 2 hour design consultation with Jan Gunn Designs $400
FOOD & WINE
133/134 Fat Slice of Berkeley: Two-topping 16” pie from Fat Slice (2) $25
201 Nation’s: 4 Nation’s courtesy cards good for hamburger or sandwich $20
204 Semifreddi’s: A year of bread – a loaf a week for a year $200
212 Rubio’s: $50 gift certificate for Rubio’s a-Go-Go catering $50
214 Monterey Fish Market: $75 gift certificate to Monterey Fish Market $75
233 Karen & Richelieu Hemphill: Magnum of 1975 Louis Martini California Mountain Pinot Noir $100
239/252 Peet’s Coffee & Tea: 1 pound of Peet’s coffee each month for 12 months $215/$190
246 Gioia Pizzeria: 1 whole pizza from Gioia Pizzeria $25
277/278 The Bread Workshop: $25 gift certificate to The Bread Workshop $25
319 Vintage Berkeley: $25 gift certificate to Vintage Berkeley $25
323 North Berkeley Wine: 2006 Domaine Michel Magnien Gervey-Chambertin ter Cru $85
324 North Berkeley Wine: 2006 Boyer-Martenot Puligny-Montrachet “Les Rescheaux” $65
338 Alegio Chocolaté: $20 gift certificate for Alegio Chocolaté $20
MERCHANDISE
102/221-231 Elbowgrease Designs: Hand-sewn totes from recycled vinyl signs $26-$65
106 Sarah Christian: Hand-made, fired mixed-metal bracelet $125
385 Sarah Christian: Hand-made, fired bronze and freshwater pearls earrings. $30
109 Brenda Kahn: Commuter basket including a $50 TransLink/BART fare card $75
110 Metro Lighting: Fossilized alinangbang leaf shade table lamp $55
118 Erica Siskind: 8" round hand-painted ceramic plate. $25
126 Rosa Chin: “Berkeley 1900, Daily Life at the Turn of the Century” $20
127 Rosa Chin: "Eccentrics, Heroes and Cutthroats of Old Berkeley" by Richard Schwartz $20
131 Talavera Ceramics: $35 gift certificate to Talavera Ceramics $35
141 Walgreens: $20 gift certificate to Walgreens $20
151 Lunchbots: Lunchbot set (Uno & Duo) 100% stainless steel lunch set $30
152 Ajanta: Signed copy of Ajanta, Feast of India cookbook $34
179/180 Two Star Dog: $50 gift certificate to Two Dog Star $50
182 East Bay Nursery: $25 gift certificate to East Bay Nursery $25
190 The Craftsman Home: $50 gift certificate to the Craftsman Home $50
197 Michael Pollan: Signed copy of An Omnivore’s Dilemma (Young Readers) $18
198 Michael Pollan: Signed copy of An Omnivore's Dilemma $16
206 Michael Pollan: Signed copy of In Defense of Food $15
207 Michael Pollan: Signed copy of Food Rules $11
208 Michael Pollan: Signed copy of Botany of Desire $16
209 Michael Pollan: Singed DVD of Botany of Desire $25
202 Missing Link Bicycle Cooperative: $25 gift certificate $25
213 Five Star Video: $10 gift certificate to Five Star Video $10
244 Beauty & Attitude: $25 gift certificate $25
245 Ann Gaebler: Hand-made quilted table runner $100
247 LOLA: Wool hand-knit bouclé blue throw $375
249 Pegasus Books: $15 gift certificate to Pegasus Books $15
251 In-n-Out Burger: In-in-Out Burger gift basket with t-shirt, hat and 2 meal checks $40
255 Patty Coluse: Mosaic stepping stone $80
256 Patty Coluse: Mosaic bird bath $80
260 Books Inc: $25 gift certificate to Books Inc. $25
264 FIT: $100 gift certificate to FIT $100
266-270 Eve Hershcopf: Gift items $10-$25
283 Pavé Fine Jewelry Design: $300 gift certificate to Pavé Fine Jewelry Design $300
286-299 Artemis Works: Handmade jewelry $25-$100
300 Mike’s Bike: $75 gift certificate to Mike’s Bikes $75
301 M. Lowe & Co.: Garnet bead and amethyst necklace $125
302 M. Lowe & Co.: Cintrine and amethyst bead necklace $125
303 M. Lowe & Co.: Jaspar, silver, amber and carnelian bead necklace $125
266 Eve Hershcopf: Gift items $79
310 Hope Friedman: Hand-made knit scarf $25
311 Hope Friedman: Hand-knit baby sweater $35
313 Lava: “Birds of a Feather” mobile $68
314 Fisher’s Custom Design Jewelry: $100 gift certificate to Fisher’s Custom Jewelry $100
329/330 Juana Alicia: Art print $50
341 Jinny Pearce: Etching, engraving “Anatomy of the Inner Ear” $150
342 Judi Miller: Acrylic painting “Homer” 2004 $500
343 Judith McGuire: One-of-a-kind watercolor portrait of your pet from a photo $300
346/347 Mollie Hart: Hand-knitted scarf $25
348/349 Mollie Hart: Hand-knotted freshwater pearl and vintage bead necklace $50
350/351/352 Rosa Chin: “Eccentrics, Hereos and Cutthroats of Old Berkeley” $25
354 Lina Larmiande: Oriental rug style camel saddle bag $100
355 Lina Lamirande: Mon Blanc Meisterstrück black leather wallet $230
356 Lina Larmiande: Laurél bracelet $95
357 Lina Larmiande: Silhouette Titan sunglasses $75
358 Lina Larmiande: Chinese jewelry box $60
359 Lina Larmiande: Brooch $30
360/361 Sally Woodbridge: Siged copy of “Bernard Maybeck, Visionary Architect” $45
362-366 Sally Woodbridge: Signed copy of “San Francisco: An Illustrated Guide” $13
369 The Weekend Store: Time Flies necklace: vintage watch face with silver bird $36
370 Ami Scheider: Linked necklace and shell earrings set $90
371 Ami Scheider: Glass strand of beads and earrings set $100
372 Ami Schneider: Basket of beauty products from various vendors $326
374-382 Chris Byrne: Hand made jewelry $25-$155