day in the park live auction 2014

Sunday, August 24, 2014

A Benefit Supporting Northern California Children with Life-Threatening and Chronic Illnesses,

Developmental Disabilities and Youth-At-Risk.

AuctionProgramAuctionProgram

“We all shine on, like the moon, and the stars,

and the sun.“

–John Lennon

Barry Taylor 1938 - 2013

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Welcome and thank you for joining us for

Day in the Park 2014

Schedule of Events11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Epicurean EnsembleGourmet Food, Wine, Beer & Beverage Tastings,

Gift Center and Camp Tour

2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.Seating for the Live Auction

2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Opening Ceremony

Performance by Helen Smith and the Northern Light Chorus

2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Premier Live Auction

Festive Snacks & Camp Treats, Wine & Beverage Service and Raffle Drawing

4:00 p.m.k.d. lang Performance

Auction Closing TimesGift Center 1:50 p.m.

Premium 2:00 p.m.

Honorary ChairpersonsBrandi Chastain

Steve & Gayle MariucciSteve & Barb Young

Masters of CeremonyNarsai David, KCBS Food & Wine Editor

Sue Hall, 96.5 KOIT, Traffic Reporter at ABC7 News and Wolf Jockey at The WOLF 102.7

Cheryl Jennings, ABC7/KGO-TV AnchorDoug McConnell, Co-Founder OpenRoad.TV

and many other celebrities

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General Auction Rules

Auctioneer DawnMarie Kotsonis is acting as agent for The Taylor Family Foundation.

The following are the conditions of sale:

1. Values set for the items being auctioned are the contributors' estimated retail value and are not guaranteed by The Taylor Family Foundation.

2. Bidders should arrange for services with contributors as soon as possible after the auction.

3. The Taylor Family Foundation has no control over the actions of the participants and therefore accepts no liability.

4. All items shall be paid for and removed on the day of the auction. Checks shall be made payable to The Taylor Family Foundation. Cash, Visa, Mastercard and American Express will also be accepted. Purchasers will be required to pay 9% California state and local retail sales tax as applicable.

5. All items are sold “AS IS” and The Taylor Family Foundation makes no warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to any item.

6. Winning bids may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

7. For your convenience, a credit card number will be held on file.

8. No refunds will be given.9. No reselling of auction items through another venue.10. PLEASE CHECK EXPIRATION DATES.

EXTENSIONS AND SPECIAL REQUESTS JEOPARDIZE OUR CONTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIPS.

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The Gift Center and Premium Auction Rules

Live Auction Rules

1. The Gift Center and Premium Auction bidding will begin at 11:30 a.m.

2. A Bid Sheet is displayed with each item. Bids may be entered by writing your bidder number and amount of your bid on the sheet.

3. Once a bid is entered, it may not be removed.4. A bid increment is the minimum amount by which the

last bid must be exceeded.5. The highest qualifying bid at closing time constitutes the

winning bid. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer will determine the winning bid.

6. In fairness to all, if more than one person is attempting to bid on a given item at closing time, one of our celebrity emcees will open it up to an “on the spot” Live Auction for that item only.

7. The Gift Center categories will close at 1:50 p.m. Premium Auction categories will close at 2:00 p.m. An announcement will be made prior to closing.

8. Premium Auction lots will be sold on a Take-It-Away basis only.

9. Express checkout for Take-It-Away winning bids will be processed within 15 minutes of purchase.

1. The Live Auction will begin at 3:00 p.m. and continue until all items have been auctioned.

2. To bid on an item, use the back of the Day in the Park Program which displays your bidder number.

3. The program should be raised with bidder number facing the auctioneer. A bid will be registered only when formally recognized and called by the auctioneer.

4. Use only the bidder number assigned to you.5. A successful bid is a legal contract to purchase that item.6. A volunteer will greet each successful bidder to accept

payment and issue a receipt.7. AUCTION PACKAGES ARE SOLD EXACTLY AS

WRITTEN AND WILL NOT BE AMENDED.

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The Taylor Family Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to Auctioneer DawnMarie Kotsonis. The

energy and excitement she brings to Day in the Park has helped make it a resounding

success.

“High Note”

A Special �ank You toHelen Smith

and theNorthern Light Chorusfor helping us kick-o� this year’s live action on a

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Premier Live Auction1 Send Kids to Camp

2 Ruth’s Chris

3 New York

4 Weather

5 Canyon Ranch

6 Boothe Dinner

7 Sir Paul McCartney

8 BACKROADS®

9 FIAT

10 ABC7 Sponsorship

11 SeaDream

12 Paella

13 In the Driver’s Seat

14 Awards Mania

15 Las Ventanas

16 Heli-Skiing

17 Shana Morrison

18 Campo di Bocce

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Premier Live Auction

1Send Kids to Camp

❧ Hold your bidder number HIGH to give very special children living with challenges every day of their life a fun-filled week at Camp Arroyo

❧ Your donation of $100 to $100,000 will allow kids in need to attend camp

Remember when you were a kid at summer camp? Roasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories, splashing around the pool and making new friends? The Taylor Family Foundation’s camp programs offer children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities and youth-at-risk these experiences at no cost to their families. Within the security of camp, they are able to reach beyond their limits and amaze themselves and others by doing things they didn’t know they were capable of—nor dared to dream.

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.

~ Dr. Seuss

Approximate value: $500 per child, per week Our Thanks To:

“Everyone’s Name here!”

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2Ruth’s Chris

❧ Five course chef ’s dinner for ten (10) guests in the main dining room at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Walnut Creek

❧ Premium California wines selected by the Ruth’s Chris Steak House Sommelier will be paired with each course

❧ Includes round-trip ground transportation to and from one location

❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon on a Sunday through Thursday evening, excluding Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s weekend, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve

❧ The winning bidder will take home a 6L 2008 etched Lamborn Family Vineyards Cabernet produced by winemaker Heidi Barrett

❧ Expires August 24, 2015

It all started in 1965 when Ruth Fertel spotted an ad in the classifieds: “Steak house for sale.” She soon found herself owner of the small restaurant on a New Orleans corner. Now considered the world’s largest fine dining company, the Walnut Creek location proudly welcomes you and nine guests for a spectacular chef ’s wine dinner. Perfect for a family gathering, office event or special get-together with friends, the evening is sure to be unforgettable.

Approximate value: $9,000 Starting bid: $3,000

Our Thanks To: Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Walnut Creek

and Lamborn Family Vineyards

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3New York

❧ Two (2) Hospitality Packages to see CHER at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, September 20, 2014

❧ Tickets include premium Price Level 1 seats, VIP entrance, pre-show hospitality with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, dessert, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea, crowd-free merchandise booth (where available), exclusive merchandise item and collectible laminate

❧ Two (2) Golden-Circle matineé tickets to the Tony Award winning Kinky Boots, the Musical on Sunday, September 21, 2014

❧ Three nights luxury accommodations ❧ Air and ground transportation not included ❧ Expires September 22, 2014

Calling all Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves. It’s time to get Dressed to Kill to see CHER strut her stuff at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Then get ready for a Different Kind of Love Song, when you head to see Kinky Boots, the Musical on Broadway.

Approximate value: $5,985 Minimum bid: $3,000

Our Thanks To: Shelley Lazar

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4Weather

❧ Spencer Christian from ABC7 will deliver a weather forecast from the winning bidder’s backyard

❧ Four (4) passes to the Exploratorium in San Francisco ❧ Lunch for four (4) at the Seaglass Restaurant ❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon ❧ Expires August 24, 2015

Wouldn’t it be great to have your own, personal weather forecaster right in your backyard? Well, now you can! ABC7’s weather team will broadcast a live weather segment from your house! Invite family and friends to join the fun as ABC7’s Spencer Christian broadcasts live from your backyard to everyone across the Bay Area. Plus, you’ll receive four passes to San Francisco’s Exploratorium and lunch in their Seaglass Restaurant.

Approximate value: $Priceless Starting bid: $2,500

Our Thanks To: ABC7 and Spencer Christian

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5Canyon Ranch

❧ Four night stay in deluxe accommodations for two (2)guests at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona

❧ All-inclusive getaway featuring three gourmet meals daily, use of the fully equipped spa complex, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and sports courts, a selection of more than 50 daily fitness activities, a personal program advisor and more

❧ Includes a $670 per person allowance toward spa, sports and wellness services

❧ Private, round-trip air accommodations for two (2) on a Pilatus PC-12 departing from Livermore airport courtesy of the Bonderson Family. Ground transportation to and from Tucson airport is included

❧ The winning bidder will take home a gorgeous 18 karat, Victorian-style white gold diamond necklace made by designer Leslie Green. The necklace contains 25 round brilliant cut diamonds that weigh a total of 0.27 carats.

❧ Travel dates must be arranged by October 1, 2014 ❧ Expires August 24, 2015

Flex your mind, nurture your spirit and let yourself soar at Canyon Ranch’s luxury oasis in Tucson, Arizona. Hike or bike through exotic desert canyons, explore pine-topped mountains and more. Discover new ways to melt away stress—and learn to live that way at home.


Our Thanks To: Canyon Ranch, The Bonderson Family and

Scott & Catherine Heller of Heller Jewelers

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6Boothe Dinner

Featuring a Spectacular Selection of 8 Vintages of Chateau Leoville Las Cases from 1975 to 1996 all rated 92 points

or more by Robert Parker in his 1998 book Bordeaux (including 3 vintages rated 98 points or higher)

❧ Multi-course dinner for eight (8) guests with Barry and Joan Boothe at their San Francisco home in Pacific Heights, prepared on site by PRIMA Executive Chef Peter Chastain and served by PRIMA staff

❧ Menu paired with wines in consultation with PRIMA’s Sommelier, PRIMA wine director John Rittmaster, PRIMA Executive Chef Peter Chastain, and the buyer

❧ Experience the following wines from the Boothes’ multi-thousand-bottle cellar:

❧ 2002 Piper-Heidsieck Brut Cuvée Rare Champagne ❧ 2002 Montrachet Joseph Drouhin Marquis de Laguiche- Grand Cru ❧ 1975 Château Léoville Las Cases- Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé ❧ 1982 Château Léoville Las Cases- Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé ❧ 1985 Château Léoville Las Cases- Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé ❧ 1986 Château Léoville Las Cases- Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé ❧ 1988 Château Léoville Las Cases- Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé ❧ 1990 Château Léoville Las Cases- Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé ❧ 1995 Château Léoville Las Cases- Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé ❧ 1996 Château Léoville Las Cases- Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

❧ A Vintage Port will be selected by winning bidder and guests, from a visit to the cellar. Possible bidder selections may include Taylor or Fonseca Vintage Port from the 1963, 1970, or 1977 vintages, or other comparable Ports

❧ 1990 Château d’Yquem-Sauternes ❧ Dates to be mutually agreed upon ❧ Expires September 1, 2015

Join long time wine collectors and enthusiasts Barry and Joan Boothe at their table for a special multi-course wine dinner.


Our Thanks To: Barry & Joan Boothe, John Rittmaster and Peter Chastain of

PRIMA Ristorante and PRIMA Vini

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7Sir Paul McCartney

❧ Two (2) Hot Sound Package Tickets to see Paul McCartney at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Thursday, October 16, 2014

❧ Each Hot Sound Package includes one (1) premium ticket, special entrance, invitation to the sound check, pre-show hospitality reception, exclusive merchandise item and collectible laminate to remember your evening

❧ Guided tour of Nashville ❧ Dinner at etch in downtown Nashville ❧ Three nights deluxe accommodations at the Lowes

Vanderbilt, Nashville ❧ Air and ground transportation not included ❧ Expires October 18, 2014

With a Little Luck, and a lot of help from Shelley Lazar, two guests will have the opportunity to see the legendary Sir Paul McCartney on stage in the Music Capital of the world on what is sure to be a night to remember. While there, take a private tour of Nashville, then dine at etch, named one of Nashville’s “essential restaurants” orchestrated by Deb Paquette, one of Nashville’s highest acclaimed chefs.

Approximate value: $5,500 Minimum bid: $4,000


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8BACKROADS®

❧ Six days, five nights BACKROADS® walking and hiking tour for two (2) in Spain

❧ Tour meets and departs in Barcelona, Spain ❧ Premier Inn lodging features the Mas de Torrent Hotel &

Spa, Torre del Remei and El Castell de Ciutat ❧ All meals, except one lunch and one dinner, are included ❧ Air and ground transportation not included ❧ Expires August 24, 2015

Walk the Costa Brava’s ancient footpaths from cliffs to secluded coves. Gaze in awe at the rugged peaks and shimmering lakes of the high Pyrenees. Visit Montgrony Sanctuary, set on a dramatic cliff. Cross the border into France for a hike that leads over stone bridges to the scenic Bouillouses Lake, then trek through Cadí-Moixeró Nature Park on this premier walking and hiking tour though the best of Spain.


Our Thanks To: BACKROADS®

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9FIAT

❧ 2014 FIAT 500 Pop ❧ Features a 5-speed manual transmission, air conditioning,

power windows, locks and mirrors, AM/FM/CD, BLUE&ME® hands-free communication with iPod®, USB and MP3 interface, electronic vehicle information center, speed control and more

❧ Estimated 40 MPG ❧ Sales tax and registration fees will be paid for by

AutoNation

Throw everything you know about buying a car out the window. Raise your paddles to take home this great set of wheels, all while helping send kids to camp. Please note that only a portion of your donation is tax deductible.


Our Thanks To: AutoNation

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10ABC7 Sponsorship

❧ Create a 30 second video message to run in the ABC7 Just Like Me specials

❧ Take a behind-the-scenes studio tour ❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon ❧ Expires August 25, 2015

Are you as proud of The Taylor Family Foundation as ABC7? Now you can appear in their television specials and let everyone know! Just Like Me is a series of ABC7 shows highlighting all of the camps, programs, and life-changing support The Taylor Family Foundation offers to Bay Area families. ABC7 will present your family as the Honorary Sponsor of their next two programs. They’ll work with you to create a 30 second video message that will run within the specials. This is your opportunity to appear on TV and let the Bay Area know why The Taylor Family Foundation is so important to you and the community. Plus, you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the ABC7 sudios and newsroom.


Our Thanks To: ABC7 and Cheryl Jennings

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11SeaDream

❧ Luxurious seven night SeaDream yachting holiday for two (2) guests in a Yacht Club stateroom on SeaDeam I or II, Deck #3

❧ Voyages depart from St. Thomas, San Juan, Barbados and St. Martin

❧ Choose sailing dates from November 2014 to April 2015, excluding Christmas and New Year’s voyages

❧ Enjoy the inclusive open bar and gratuities, world class cuisine, a Thai certified spa and complimentary water sports and mountain bikes

❧ Please arrange travel by October 1, 2014 to ensure preferred sailing date

❧ Air and ground transportation not included. Buyer is responsible for any applicable government, port, handling and service fees

❧ Expires April 30, 2015

Relax and unwind in your own private villa at sea. Two guests will experience an utterly exclusive and casually elegant cruise aboard a SeaDream mega-yacht carrying 56 couples. SeaDream’s incomparable service will surpass all expectations. With impeccable attention to detail and unstructured elegance, you will discover firsthand why they were named “World’s Best” in Travel + Leisure.


Our Thanks To: SeaDream

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12Paella

❧ Paella dinner for 20 guests at Mitchell Katz Winery in Livermore hosted by Mitchell Katz and Elaine Taylor

❧ Chef Neil Monnens will expertly prepare your meal with wines paired by Mitchell Katz

❧ Round-trip, local transportation provided to Mitchell Katz Winery from one location

❧ The winning bidder will receive a sitting with portrait artist Lisa Evans on the wooded acres of her Danville studio. Lisa will then transform your photograph into a hand-painted work of art on a canvas measuring up to 30 inches. It will be a piece you will treasure forever


Let Mitchell Katz and Elaine Taylor entertain you! This evening is perfect for a celebration or office outing and features authentic paella paired with Mitchell Katz wines. Neil Monnens and his wife Chrissie lived in Madrid where they roamed neighborhood streets searching out the perfect paella recipe. The secrets they learned are guarded, but the paella is for all to enjoy. Come celebrate the flavors of Madrid with family and friends.


Our Thanks To: Mitchell Katz and Mitchell Katz Winery, Lisa Evans of

Lisa Evans Portrait Design, Elaine Taylor and Neil & Chrissie Monnens

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13In the Driver’s Seat

❧ High-speed racing experience in Miami for four (4) guests with the GT Exotics Racing Club and professional race car driver Raphael (Rafa) Matos

❧ The winners will spend a full day at one of South Florida’s legendary race tracks preparing a race plan with engineers and training in real race cars with Rafa, a four-time racing series champion.

❧ Three nights luxury accommodations (two rooms) ❧ Air and ground transportation not included ❧ Dates to be mutually agreed upon ❧ Expires August 24, 2015

This exclusive ride and drive adventure will put you in one of GT Exotics’ exciting collection of race cars. It promises to be a one of a kind experience of what it’s like to be a race car driver preparing to win a championship.


Our Thanks To: Raphael Matos and Kirk Reynolds

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14Awards Mania

❧ Two (2) Premium tickets to the People’s Choice Awards held in January 2015

❧ Two (2) Premium tickets to the MTV Movie Awards held in June 2015

❧ Two (2) Premium tickets to the MTV Video Music Awards held in August 2015

❧ Two nights luxury accommodations for each event ❧ Expires August 2015

Pack your “cool” ensembles and get ready for your chance to attend three star-studded events featuring a mix of A-list presenters and live music performances. Each awards show will have the biggest names in the movie, television and music industries…so non-stop stargazing and unexpected moments are sure to keep Twitter buzzing!!

Approximate value: $Priceless Minimum bid: $5,000


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15Las Ventanas

❧ Two (2) guests will enjoy a six night stay in a private one-bedroom villa at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Ty Warner Property/Rosewood Resort with private butler and full concierge services

❧ Beautifully appointed living room has two terraces featuring commanding ocean views

❧ World class spa has all of the amenities and a state-of-the-art fitness center

❧ Air and ground transportation not included ❧ The winning bidder will take home a stunning 18 karat

white gold Tanzanite and diamond ring courtesy of Scott & Catherine Heller of Heller Jewelers. This ring, from the Caribbean collection, has one oval cut purplish-blue Tanzanite that weighs 2.33 carats. The ring also has 82 round brilliant cut diamonds that weigh a total of 2.00 carats


Leave everything behind and savor the ultimate in personalized service at Las Ventanas al Paraiso in sun-splashed Los Cabos, Mexico. Unparalleled service meets intoxicating ambiance at this AAA Five Diamond rated property where a private butler caters to your every need. Enjoy deep-sea fishing and diving, then don your new jewelry and savor exquisite Baja-Mediterranean cuisine at the on-site restaurant while soaking in views of the glistening Sea of Cortez. You’ll never want to say “Adiós.”


Our Thanks To: Mark Karpenko & Teresa Vella and

Scott & Catherine Heller of Heller Jewelers

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16Heli-skiing

❧ Guided helicopter skiing and snowboarding adventure for two (2) in Valdez, Alaska with Dean Cummings’ H2O Heli Guides

❧ Includes five nights lodging and three days of skiing/snowboarding

❧ Ground transportation from Valdez airport included ❧ Breakfast and lunch provided daily ❧ Six runs daily, averaging 20,000 vertical feet of heli-skiing

or snowboarding; additional runs may be purchased separately

❧ Includes all safety equipment, an expert guide and pilot ❧ Fat Powder skis are available ❧ Includes down-day activities (if weather is insufficient for

heli-skiing/snowboarding) ❧ Airfare not included ❧ Valid between March 1-10 and April 15-24, 2015 only ❧ Due to popularity, please book preferred dates as soon as

possible ❧ Expires April 24, 2015

From the minute you approach Valdez and lay eyes on the vast Chugach Range, prepare to be in awe—and in for the adventure of your life. This five night trip includes three days of skiing or snowboarding on the most majestic backcountry terrain on earth. Highly trained mountain aviators and expert guides will accompany you on a ski experience customized to your specific goals and abilities. Adrenaline takes on a whole new meaning as you descend glacier bowls, take on giant ramps and “go deep into the Chugach.”


Our Thanks To: Dean & Karen Cummings and H2O Heli Guides

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17Shana Morrison

❧ You and 99 guests will enjoy the passionate and energetic sounds of Shana Morrison and her band, Caledonia, at a private concert at Camp Arroyo

❧ Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Camp Arroyo’s Chef Nicole Lucia of The YMCA at Camp Arroyo

❧ Quench your thirst with Samuel Adams Beer, courtesy of The Boston Beer Company and wines from La Rochelle Winery

❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon and will take place rain or shine


Celebrate a birthday or anniversary with a private concert for 99 of your closest friends.

Shana Morrison began her musical career when she joined her father in the “Van Morrison’s Rhythm and Soul Review” as a featured artist. Now as a solo artist, her style blends elements of blues, country, jazz and R&B. Though Shana’s material is ever-changing, her unique and wide-ranging voice always remains the same—remarkable.


Our Thanks To: Shana Morrison and Caledonia, Chef Nicole Lucia of

The YMCA at Camp Arroyo, La Rochelle Winery and The Boston Beer Company

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18Campo di Bocce

❧ Bocce for 16 guests at Campo di Bocce’s world-class, state-of-the-art courts

❧ Enjoy a custom wine-paired chef dinner served in a private room surrounded by stunning vineyard views

❧ Phil Wente will hand select each wine for your meal ❧ Round-trip, local transportation provided to Campo di

Bocce from one location ❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon, excluding December

1-24, 2014 ❧ Expires August 24, 2015

Experience the ultimate in contemporary, casual Italian dining while engaging in a sport that was played in the Roman Empire! At Campo di Bocce in Livermore, you and 15 guests will have a blast seeing who can roll their ball closest to the pallino. Reward your athletic endeavors with a special Italian chef dinner. The cuisine at Campo di Bocce boasts “a bit of Italy with just a dash of California flair,” providing a delicious, modern twist on your favorite Italian classics.


Our Thanks To: Campo di Bocce, Phil Wente and Wente Vineyards

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Thanks for being a part of the day that

makes it all possible!

Day in the Park

= 3,000 Unique Camp Experiences

750,000 Meals Devoured

10,000S’moresMade

Millions of Memories to Last a Lifetime

+ 1,100 Guests+ 70 Wineries, Breweries,

Restaurants & Bakeries+ 300 Volunteers-------------------------------

Continue the Support Year RoundThe need to provide children and families with summer and weekend camp experiences is greater than ever before, and we need your help to reach out to those you know to share TTFF’s mission and the Camp Arroyo Experience.

We need YOUR HELP to keep Camp Arroyo FREE for the kids!

Double Anniversary

Lifetime Camp AngelBonderson Family

Camp Partners

In-Kind SponsorsShelley Lazar

Cash Sponsors

Hulburd Family • Gallegos Family Katie Murphy

day in the park live auction 2014

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