Live Auction Items

A Diamond Necklace – ½ carat total weight diamond necklace. Made up of 15 individual

diamonds set in 14 carat white gold this. Donor – Enhancery Jewelers. Value - $2000.

Exclusive Chef’s Dinner for 10 with a Magnificent Ocean View at The Steakhouse at Azul

La Jolla - Chef Lopez will design and prepare a superb meal paired with outstanding wines

specially selected to complement each course. The Chef will personally introduce each course.

Donor – The Brigantine Family of Restaurants. Value - $1500.

Personal Chef Services - Dinner and Paired Wine for up to 12 Guests - Enjoy a truly

wonderful experience with friends and family at a dinner party in your own home expertly

cooked by Certified Personal Chef, Tricia McCormick. Select a menu prepared exclusively for

you, then sit back and enjoy an evening of fine dining with wines paired for each course. Chef

Tricia and two staff members take care of all the details. Donor – Chef Tricia McCormick.

Value – Priceless.

Behind the Scenes at the World Famous San Diego Zoo - Ever wonder who those people are

who get to go behind the cordoned off areas at the zoo? It could be you with this package of 10

tickets for a day at the zoo which includes a guided bus tour and a specially arranged

presentation. Donor – Tim Mulligan, San Diego Zoo. Value - $550.

A BBQ Dinner or Lunch for up to 8 People and a Home Theatre Experience of Avatar or a

choice from hundreds of movie selections held in the amazing home of Mt. Helix Park Board

President Mark Allan. It could also be for a child's birthday party of up to eight people including

at least two adults to assist and supervise. The BBQ dinner will include choice of hamburgers

and hot dogs or chicken with corn on the cob, potato salad and all the fixings. Donor – Mark

and Connie Allan. Value – Priceless.

Original Art painted LIVE in front of our HeART of Mt. Helix crowd. Hopefully you have a

chance to watch, kibitz and offer lipstick to our own Chuck McPherson tonight as he brings the

spirit of the evening to life in real time. Show this crazy guy some love and keep the bidding

lively! Medium: Watercolor. Size: 18" x 24". Donor – Chuck McPherson. Value - $2000+.

Seven Day Holland America Cruise for Two to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico or

Canada/New England. Accommodations are an ocean view stateroom. Once you step aboard

one of the five-star ships of Holland America Line you will experience a voyage like no other.

Your journey includes extraordinary dining, spacious staterooms, elegant surroundings and days

filled with new discoveries and gracious pampering. Donor – Holland America. Value – Up

to $3298 depending on destination and travel dates selected.

Silent Auction Items

You won’t believe the amazing selection of silent auction items. In addition to the reception area

items, there are more packages up by the cross.

Unique Items

Tour KPBS with the GM - KPBS invites you and your family to tour the broadcast facilities of

San Diego’s Public Broadcasting stations on the campus of San Diego State University. General

Manager Tom Karlo will be your family’s tour guide, giving you a behind the scenes look at one

of San Diego’s finest broadcast facilities. You will have a chance to tour KPBS TV’s studios,

post-production suites and air operations. In addition, you will tour KPBS radio and see how the

morning news and our daily talk show, These Days, are produced. Planning your tour on a

Friday would give you a chance to see in production, Morning Edition, Gloria Penner hosted

Editor’s Roundtable and TV’s San Diego Week. The tour can be scheduled at your

convenience. Parking passes will be provided. Donor – Tom Karlo. Value – Priceless.

"Own a Piece of the Park" – All these bowls of varying sizes and shapes are made from pieces

of a downed Park tree stump. They feature bark inclusions, voids, and evidences of wood borers

which give them character and makes them art. Donor – Larry Kennard. Value - Priceless.

Rancho La Puerta - Just named by Travel and Leisure magazine as the world’s best destination

spa. This Saturday experience (7:30 AM – 8 PM) includes round-trip transportation aboard a

luxury motor coach down to the Tecate, Mexico, property (about a one hour trip). You and a

friend will enjoy a choice of fitness classes, a gourmet spa-cuisine lunch, free-time exploring

world class gardens, relaxing by the pool, playing tennis and participating in a three hour

culinary experience capped off by dinner at La Cocina Que Canta. You are also welcome to

enjoy spa treatments at an additional cost. Donor – Rancho La Puerta. Value - $500.

Antique Baby Buggy - Complete with baby doll, this will be adorable in your entryway! Donor

– Connie Allan. Value - $500.

Be Prepared! - It can never hurt to be ready for any situation. This package helps you do just

that. Included is a duffel full of items to ensure you are ready to “Grab and Go” in case of a

fire or serious earthquake. Be sure to add a back-up of your computer, copies of all your key

phone numbers and some non-perishable snacks to this duffel. Also included is a GPS personal

locator to help you find your way back to your car (have you lost your car in a large parking

lot?), your hotel or your campsite. This locator has many safety applications. Donors – San

Miguel Fire District and Alice Smith. Value $105.

Like to Drive FAST??? Go on a “Ride Along” with a Club Certified Instructor from the

Porsche Club of America. You and four friends (for a total of five) can ride in a Porsche for a

minimum of five laps at an Autocross Event at Qualcomm Stadium. This is a great gift for the

person that has everything! Donor – Porsche Club of America, San Diego Region. Value –

Priceless.

Comedy Stage Hypnosis – Yes, you read that right! You supply the crowd and Marsha Starr

supplies the entertainment. This is a gift certificate good for your very own show, at your home

or business gathering. This is a laugh-a-minute! Package also includes a haircut with Jessica

Reynolds at Salon Radiance to make sure your hair is looking fabulous when the fun begins.

Donors – Marsha Starr, hypnosis diva, and Jessica Reynolds, Salon Radiance. Value -

$830.

Doing a remodel? You may need 100 square feet of laminate flooring. Includes underlay and

transition pieces (material only.) Donor – Chris White, Linco Flooring. Value - $400.

Travel

A Two Night Mid-week Stay at the Gorgeous Orchard Hill Country Inn in Julian can be

yours! Less than 2 hours from San Diego, the Orchard Hill Country Inn is a restful, romantic

getaway in historic Julian. A full breakfast and afternoon hors’ d’oeuvres are included. Package

not valid during holidays. Expires February 11, 2011. Donors – Pat and Darrell Straube,

Orchard Hill Country Inn. Value - $450.

“Fly Away Travel Kit”- Adventure 16 has put together a basket full of items to help you enjoy

your next adventure! Includes a $25 gift card, a rolling duffel and, among other great items, a

copy of Every Country Travel Book.. Donors – John and Cindy Mead, Adventure 16. Value

- $242.

Pala Casino Spa Resort – “So many ways to win” is their tag line and this is a package which

makes you a winner. Enjoy a one night Sunday through Thursday stay for two (August 15,

2010 – February 17, 2011) and dinner for two at Mama’s Cucina Italiana (excludes alcohol and

gratuity). Donor – Pala Casino Spa Resort. Value - $200.

Barona Resort and Casino - Make the rounds and hit the slots too! This package includes a

one night stay and dinner for two at Barona Oaks Steakhouse, Sunday through Thursday,

excluding holidays and special events. Expires August 31, 2011. Donor – Barona Resort and

Casino. Value - $250.

Lake Cuyamuca Cabin - Enjoy a quiet weekend in our beautiful mountains at a quaint one

bedroom cabin on the hill overlooking Lake Cuyamuca. The hot tub on the deck, the

mountain air and the large fireplace make for a relaxing weekend. The bedroom has a king bed

and a twin trundle. The living room sofa has a foldout bed (a tad uncomfortable for an adult

though….) Three days and two nights based on availability starting in Spring 2011 (following an

in-progress remodel). Christmas not available. Expires December 31, 2011. Donors – Eric and

Babs Fletcher. Value - $400.

Enjoy this spiffy Eddie Bauer travel bag chock full of travel planning goodies: The Travel

Book – A Journey Through Every Country in the World, A Traveler’s Journal, Guide to Scenic

Highways & Byways, Guide to the National Parks of the United States, a travel pouch for all

your valuable travel documents and two luggage tags. Donor – AAA. Value - $150.

Heading to Reno? Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is every player’s paradise. Located close to the

convention center, this two night stay in a tower guest room will make for a great vacation.

Offer is valid August through October, Sunday through Thursday or November through

February, Sunday through Friday. Expires February 28, 2011. Donor – Atlantis Casino Resort

Spa. Value - Up to $200 based on dates selected.

For the Kids

A Wave House Pool party can’t be beat! Throw a splashin’ pool party for up to 10 children at

the Wave House in Mission Beach and everyone will have a great time. Includes two hours of

hosted time with pizza and soda. Bring your own ice cream pie. The Bounce House and Slip N’

Slide are included. Donors – The Wave House and Baskin Robbins. Value - $201.

Sanrio is all the rage in Japan and is coveted by trend setters for its cute pop culture characters.

The most famous of which is “Hello Kitty” found on this necklace. Keroppi is the character on

this collector’s 20th

Anniversary Jacket. The package also comes with a $10 gift card for

yogurt. Perfect for an elementary school-aged girl. Donors – Sanrio and Golden Spoon.

Value - $149.

The Arts for Kids (or those young at HeART!) – Let your child explore a variety of artistic

endeavors with one of the following packages:

The Basic - This package includes one session for one student at the Dance Company

(expires September 30, 2011), a $10 gift coupon at Color Me Mine Ceramics (expires August 31,

2010), a $10 gift certificate for Serendipity Yogurt and a $25 gift certificate toward any class,

open studio or product from Home Ec. Studio, which teaches sewing classes. Value $135.

The Dabbler – Includes everything in The Basic package AND a complimentary eight

week art class at the Kroc Center (expires 12/31/10). Value $235.

The Artist – Includes one month of unlimited dance lessons at Rubio’s Dance Studio

(excludes drum, piano and guitar dance lessons), a Tile and Pendant making Class at the Fusion

Glass Studio (for teens or older), a glass pendant and a $10 gift certificate for Serendipity

Yogurt. Donor - Value $289.

Art Lessons – If the above packages are too overwhelming, how about one month of studio art

classes at French’s Art Studio. Donor – French’s Art Studio. Value - $75.

Tween Reading Basket - This basket is the answer when your tween girl says, “I have nothing

to do!” This adorable burlap bag, made of recycled coffee bags, contains a selection of books

including Newberry Award winner, Number the Stars. A $20 gift certificate to Readers, Inc., a

gift certificate for yogurt and other reading goodies complete the package. Donors – Tracey

Stotz, Readers Inc., the Coffee Bag Chick, and Serendipity Yogurt. Value - $152.

Every Boys Dream Basket - There are 19 DC Super Friends comics (based on the toy line

from Mattel), starting with the first issue and including the subsequent 18 issues. The value of all

the comics is $45.25, according to list price, but it is difficult to find them all since they go back

to 2008. In addition, there is a lunch box, a Sponge Bob DVD game, markers, a coloring book, a

collectible Coca Cola diecast metal bank and a Shapescape set to challenge the imagination.

Donors – Alice Smith, Tracey Stotz and DC Comics. Value - $130.

SK8? The skate rat in your life will love you if you buy this complete skateboard package. It

includes board, skateboard bag, hooded sweatshirt, t-shirt, skate key and Tech Dech dude.

Donor – Tum Yeto. Value - $250.

Expecting a Baby Girl in Your Life? This package is the perfect gift for a mom-to-be. A pink

diaper bag filled with travel sundries, blankets, a toy, a yogurt gift certificate (a girl has to eat

when she is pregnant!) and three t-shirts from Ash Francomb. If you aren’t familiar with Ash

Francomb, these soft, beautiful shirts are locally designed and have been pictured in Harper’s

Bazaar, Teen Vogue, Jane and other national publications. They are the “it” gift this season.

Donors – Ash Francomb and someone who loves to buy gifts for baby girls! Value - $140.

Not Wanting to Leave out the Baby Boys - We also have a sweet “Which Way to the Beach”

themed basket featuring three vintage inspired Ash Francomb t-shirts and sand toys. Donor –

Ash Francomb. Value - $115.

Food and Culture

Interested in learning more about wine? If so, you will enjoy hosting a Private Wine Tasting.

We have two separate packages, each for a private wine tasting for up to 12 people which can

be held either in your home or at a tasting room in Sorrento Valley. A knowledgeable server will

present eight bottles of wine for you and your guests to sample. You may host your party from

Sunday through Thursday. Other dates are negotiable. Certificates must be used by November

21, 2010. Donor - PRP Wine International. Value - $350 each.

2000 "Dom Pérignon" Brut Champagne - According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, “the

2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable

grace. Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint

and licorice that linger on the long finish. This perfumed, inviting Dom Pérignon is elegance

personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation.” 95 points. Wine

Enthusiast states, "This is a classic Dom Pérignon vintage. It's big and fruity initially, a mouthful

of ripeness. Then the texture and structure of this dense wine come through. It’s as much wine as

Champagne, rich, the apple and fresh pear flavors vying with yeast and a tense crispness."

Anticipated maturity: through 2018.” Donors – Bob Hasselbrink and Signe von Verdo.

Value - $140.

Theatre - San Diego has some marvelous regional theater and this package is a great sampler.

Enjoy two tickets to a 2010/11 season performance (during the first two weeks of any

production, excluding Saturday evenings) at a La Jolla Playhouse performance. Ruined. Little

Miss Sunshine and Notes from the Underground are some of the productions. Package also

includes four tickets to a Christian Community Theater production good through December

31, 2015. Rounding out our theater package are four tickets to any performance at San Diego

REPertory Theatre subject to seating availability. Saturday evenings are excluded. Donors –

Christian Community Theater, La Jolla Playhouse, and San Diego REPertory Theatre.

Value – Up to $442, depending on shows chosen.

A Night at the Pops – Start with dinner at the Adams Avenue Grill ($50 gift certificate) and

then run downtown for a performance of the 2010-2011 Winter Pops series (two tickets, Friday

night only). Daily specials like house-made Prosciutto and Asiago Ravioli and Balsamic

Roasted Chicken Caprese will make your mouth water in anticipation! To follow that with the

beautiful sounds of a symphonic concert. What a perfect evening! Donors – Adams Avenue

Grill and the San Diego Symphony. Value $130.

Cygnet Theatre – The top bidder will receive two subscriptions to the 2010/11 season at Old

Town’s own Cygnet Theatre. Enjoy George Bailey (not the Home Town Hero we are

recognizing tonight but the actor in the holiday classic!) and Clarence the Angel, Cabaret, The

Tragedy of Commons, The Norman Conquests and Our Town. This theater is a real gem. Donor

– Cygnet Theatre, Value. $408.

Jewelry

1970 Navajo Silver and Turquoise Necklace - Signed by Genevieve Apachito. Apachito is

known for the feather and curlicue work on her jewelry and is valued by collectors. Donor –

Mary and Mike Qualls. Value - $475.

Wrap her wrist with this beautiful sterling silver Pandora bracelet. Package includes a Murano

glass bead, two sterling silver beads and a $75 gift certificate for additional Pandora jewelry.

This makes a great gift! Donor- Enhancery Jewelers. Value - $205.

Gents Citizen Eco Watch – Make sure he is never late again with this two tone watch with

luminous hands and marker with date window. Water resistant to100 meters with a battery

continuously charged by light. Donor – Enhancery Jewelers. Value - $200.

Pewter & Copper Tree & Bird Necklace - Handmade for this event by a local jewelry

designer. Donor - Sonnie Owens Jewelry Design. Value - $68.

Gorgeous! Is the only word to describe this rhodium and Swarovski crystal square necklace.

Donor – Jimer. Value - $95.

For those who prefer the triangular version of this same stunning piece, we have that too!

Rhodium and Swarovski Crystal necklace. Donor – Jimer. Value - $95.

If you aren’t familiar with it, Jimer is the name of a home show line of lovely jewelry and

accessories which is designed in our area. Just another example of the artistic talent hiding in

East County! This Jimer gold and Swarovski crystal set includes a necklace, bracelet and

earrings. Donor – Jimer. Value - $195.

Vintage Floral Necklace – Vintage metal curtain tiebacks have been repurposed into this unique

necklace. A brass chain completes this perfect summer piece! Donor – Lizzybees. Value -

$48.

It Is All About You! (Hint – These Make Great Gifts Too.)

This fun purse contains everything you need for a new look. Inside you will find a certificate

for teeth whitening, hair care products, haircut, a one hour massage, a gorgeous hand-made

glass pendant and a yogurt gift certificate. Donors – Dr. Paul Howard, Healing Arts,

Roccoforte Hair Design, Signe von Verdo, Jessica Reynolds, Serendipity Yogurt and Fusion

Glass Studio. Value $480.

Two Hours of Macintosh Coaching - Based on your needs and abilities. No tech talk.

Beginning, intermediate, or advanced topics may include: Intro to Computing; New Mac Buying

Advice; Setting up Your New Mac; Choosing the Right Software; Using the Included Apple

Software; Protecting Yourself (Security); Backup Strategies; Adobe, Microsoft, Apple Software

Training; Amping up Productivity and Upgrading. Donor – David Amack, Avidmac. Value -

$150.

A ticket to good health can be yours with this six-month adult membership to the East

County Family “Y” (Cameron-Santee, Davis-La Mesa or McGrath Family–Rancho San Diego

branches). Enjoy the fitness and aquatics center, activities and sports, specialized senior

programming and much more. Offer expires June 1, 2011. Donor – East County “Y”. Value -

$315.

Pamper that young mother with a basket just for her. This “Mom Basket” includes gift

certificates for $45 worth of hair services with Dara at Risque Salon, an one-hour massage at La

Mesa Holistic Health, $16 worth of nail services at Annie’s (expires August 23, 2010), $25 for a

lovely dinner at Chiquitas Mexican Restaurant, $10 at Golden Spoon, a Mom’s photo book, bath

goodies, a necklace and a booklet of “Connect with your Kids” coupons to put in school lunches

or backpacks. Donors – Dara Pisiona, Vivi Krause, Annie’s, Chiquita’s Mexican

Restaurant, Golden Spoon and Tracey Stotz. Value - $185.

Pamper yourself with this sweet Girlie Basket made to please. Includes beautiful silver

earrings, a haircut and style (expires July 2011), an one-hour massage, a $25 gift certificate to

buy fresh flowers (what girl doesn’t love that?), bath products, a $10 gift certificate at Color Me

Mine Ceramics (expires August 31, 2010) and a $10 yogurt gift certificate. Donors – Tania

Doggett, Ursula Robertson, Molly Malloy’s Floral Company, Color Me Mine and

Serendipity Yogurt. Value - $160.

If you love this earthy tote you will love what is inside – enjoy an one and a half hour

acupuncture clinic, an one hour basic therapeutic massage, a beaded necklace from Indonesia, a

haircut, The Kindness Handbook and a yogurt gift certificate. Donors – The Coffee Bag Chick,

Full Circle Acupunture, Blue Lotus Holistic Center, Serendipity Yogurt and Jessica

Reynolds. Value $210.

Clean out the clutter with Four Hours of Organizing Services from Simply Marvelous

Organizing. Mileage fees for longer distances. Expires August 14, 2011. Donor – Risa

Goldberg. Value - $380.

Add a television to your home. This VIZIO 22" RazorLED™ LCD HDTV with VIZIO

Internet Apps™ puts the best of the web right on your TV screen. Donor – Mark and Connie

Allan. Value - $360.

“For the Discerning Man” - This basket includes a lovely bottle of $50 Port, a “rich man’s

bank,” four passes to the San Diego Air and Space Museum (expires February 28, 2011), four

passes to the San Diego Museum of Man and four passes to the San Diego Automotive Museum.

Donors – Pat and Rhona Moore, Alice Smith, San Diego Air and Space Museum, Museum

of Man and Automotive Museum. Value - $207.

Show her you love her - This giant teddy bear, appetizers at Roy’s Restaurant ($20 gift

certificate) and a bottle of Chandon sparkling wine should do the trick! Donors- Signe

vonVerdo and Tracey Stotz. Value – Can you put a price on love?

$1000 toward Laser Vision Correction with Dr. Sandy T. Feldman, who has served as Director

of Refractive Surgery at the University of California, San Diego and as President of the San

Diego County Ophthalmic Society. Donor – Dr. Sandy T. Feldman, ClearView Eye and

Laser Medical Center. Value - $1000.

A Make Over – Want to look good for a big night on the town? This is the package for you!

Includes: teeth whitening, an one-hour massage and a haircut and color ($100 worth of

services). Treat yourself with a yogurt to celebrate the new you! Donors – Dr. Paul Howard,

Healing Arts, Ann Ruf of Risque Salon and Serendipity Yogurt. Value $460.

A Day of Shopping in La Mesa – Supporting our local businesses is always important and your

shopping spree will get you started. Use this adorable bag made from recycled coffee bags to

tote home your purchases. The following gift certificates will make it easy to fill the bag! $25

from Sara’s Reflections Boutique, $25 from Ross Dress for Less, $20 from Readers, Inc. and

$50 from Act II. You also have a gift certificate for lunch for two at the Trolley Stop Deli and a

$10 gift certificate for dessert at Golden Spoon Yogurt. This is power shopping! Donors – All

the great businesses listed above and the Coffee Bag Chick. Value $175.

Art

Hades and Persephone 2 - Artist Mollie Kellogg. Giclée on canvas with certificate of

authenticity. Kellogg’s work has sold internationally and galleried in New York, New Mexico,

California, Washington, Wyoming, Alabama and Arizona. Limited edition: 1of 50. Size: 18” x

24”. Donor – Mollie Kellogg. Value - $325.

Pink Persuasion - Artist: Jami Wright. A delightful original 16”x 20” framed watercolor of

flamingos. Donor – Jami Wright. Value - $400.

Still Life with Magnolias - Artist: Chuck MacPherson. A 16" x 20" giclée on canvas in

decorator frame. A quiet moment of reflection with objects that present the past, while the

promise of a content future glows under a Tiffany-style lamp. The original watercolor has been

awarded: California Legislature Assembly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Art 2009, San

Diego County Fair: Coordinator’s Award, Special Award, People's Choice and Special Award,

San Dieguito Art Guild. Donor – Chuck McPherson. Value - $525.

Beautiful Handcrafted Pottery Bowl by local artist Mary Cuzick. Donor – Cuzick Stoneware

Pottery. Value - $150.

Mission - Artist: Edward Chynoweth (1923-2010). A watercolor. History of the artist: After

growing up moving all over the country as an "army brat," W. Edward Chynoweth received

degrees from West Point, University of California - Berkeley, and Stanford. At various times he

was an Army Paratrooper, Deputy District Attorney (Tulare County), and farmer. He enjoyed

painting outdoor scenes around his home in California's Central Valley. He also enjoyed

athletics, the outdoors, and writing. He had a strong love for God and the U.S.A. Donor - Rod

and Sherry Soule in honor of W. Edward Chynoweth. Value - $300.

A Beautiful Succulent Garden Bowl (Indoor/Outdoor) by La Mesa artist Patricia McGinn

whose has worked in oils, pastels and porcelain art. She now combines her love of design,

beauty, harmony and nature into unique living art creations available for purchase from her home

studio. Donor - Patricia McGinn. Value - $85.

In this one you are the artist! Make your own creations with this certificate for one month of

studio art classes (teen or adult) at French’s Art Studio. French’s offers professional painting

and drawing instruction at its La Mesa studio. Donor – French’s Art Studio. Value -$100.

Locked In - Artist: Adam Koltz. A wonderful limited edition (5 of 300) giclée signed by this

renowned marine artist. The pen and ink and watercolor depicts the Endurance, locked fast in the

ice, only a day's sail from the expedition's intended goal. For the next ten months, the ship

drifted northward with the ice, until being crushed by the pressure of the shifting pack. On

November 21, 1915, the ship sank, and the party camped on ever-shrinking ice floes until forced

to take to their small boats. Mounted: 18" x 22". Donor – Adam Koltz. Value - $135.

Papaveri - Artist: Vita Sorrentino. A stunning floral mixed media giclée, limited edition, 2/25.

Size: 18 ½ " x 28 ½ “. Includes a $100 gift certificate from Silver Creek Fine Art Gallery and

Custom Framing so you may select a frame of your choice. Gift certificate expires August. 1,

2011. Donors - Vita Sorrentino and Silver Creek Fine Art Gallery. Value - $425.

This framed design is the creation of American Indian artist, Kenneth Banks. It is inspired by

the Plains Indian tradition of making shields. Called Butterfly Shield, this piece expresses

transformation and new beginnings. Donor – Kenneth Banks. Value $200.

Large Ceramic Planter Filled with Drought Tolerant Succulents - A lovely addition to any

yard! The artist also made the gorgeous centerpieces on the reserved tables. Thanks, Pamela!

Donor – Pamela Homfelt, PH Design. Value - $75.

Two framed Original Pieces of Art from local boys, Will and Sam Bigham. Donor – The

Bigham family. Value – Priceless.

Escondido Garden - Artist: Sue Geller. A truly delightful original watercolor painted by this La

Jolla artist. Framed: 21 ⅛” x 17 ¾”. Donor – Sue Geller. Value - $550.

Premonition - Artist: Ally Benbrook. This mesmerizing original watercolor of a cat face was

painted by this award winning local artist. Framed: 9 ¼” x 12 ¼”. Donor – Ally Benbrook.

Value - $275.

Rain - Artist: Jean Waters. A mixed media original. Framed: 14 ¼” x 14 ¼”. Donor – Jean

Waters. Value - $225.

Sedona Glow - Artist: Grace Schlesier. Nationally known local Plein Aire artist created this

jewel. Her work has been recognized as a Paint America Top 100 and by International Artist

Magazine. 12" x 24" original oil on canvas. Donor – Grace Schlesier. Value - $750.

Photographic Arts - Two packages, each offering Stan Lawrence's “Signature Coronado Family

Beach Session” and a fine art portrait from the session. Each package also includes one free

haircut with Jessica Reynolds at Salon Radiance to get ready for the portrait! Family Beach

Sessions are by appointment, one hour before sunset, Monday through Friday. Beach Session

certificates are good for couples or families only. Valid until November 12, 2010. Donors –

Stan Lawrence, Portrait Art Photography and Jessica Reynolds at Salon Radiance. Value -

$580 each.

Snow Country – Artist: Sue Tushingham McNary, owner of her own gallery at the world

famous Hotel Del Coronado, and a familiar name to collectors who have discovered the colorful

tranquility, warmth and sensitivity of her work. Donor – Lauren Smeenge. Value - $300.

Is everything coming up roses for you? If so, you might enjoy The Ultimate Rose Book and this

beautiful framed 18” tulip picture. Donors – All Things Bright and British and The Yellow

Book Road. Value - $125.

The Flower – Artist: Nancy Poisson. Acrylic on canvas. 16’ x 20’ framed. Donor – Nancy

Poisson. Value - $300.

Southern California Fun

Take the family up for a day at Legoland with these four tickets. Every kid loves to build with

legos so if you haven’t been there yet, you are missing out! Expires March 31, 2011. Donor –

Legoland. Value - $268.

Spend the day at Disneyland! No auction is complete without tickets to everyone’s favorite

amusement park – Disneyland. These four park hopper passes are good for one day at

Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Park. Tickets expire June 20, 2012. Donor –

Disney Resorts. Value - $388.

Spend a Day at the Bay, San Diego Bay That Is - Start the morning with a tour for four of the

USS Midway Museum, stroll down for a visit to the Maritime Museum of San Diego (four

passes) and then two of you can go on a one- or two-hour cruise or a Weekday Whale Watching

Cruise with Hornblower Cruises (expires September 30, 2010.) Donors - The USS Midway

Museum, the Maritime Museum of San Diego and Hornblower Cruises. Value - $268.

San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park for Two - You and a friend can enjoy a day with the

animals at our world-renowned zoo. Afterward you can dream about the critters while cuddled

up on these sweet animal pillows. Passes expire December 31, 2010. Donors – The Zoological

Society of San Diego and JoEllen La Rue. Value - $90.

Calling All Train Buffs - This one is for you! This package includes round trip passage for two

on the route of the Golden State San Diego and Arizona Railway from the historic Campo Depot

on selected weekends. Expires April 30, 2011. The tickets are also good for admission and a

tour of the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum and tickets to the San Diego Model Railroad

Museum in Balboa Park (also for two). Finish your day with dinner at Chiquita’s Mexican

Restaurant ($25 gift certificate). Donors – Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, the San

Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park and Chiquita’s Mexican Restaurant. Value

- $69.

“Trail Romping in San Diego County Kit” - Enjoy the local trail scene with all the great items

in this package. Includes a $25 gift card and an informative guide to hikes in San Diego County,

along with other useful items. Donor – Adventure 16. Value - $173.

A Private Tour for Four and Four Guest Passes to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

including the IMAX Movie of Your Choice – This is all about getting behind the scenes to see

how things like the IMAX projection system work. Your budding scientist will love it! John

Young, AV Specialist, will be leading your group on an interesting tour and then you are free to

enjoy the Science Center’s many hands-on exhibits. Expires August 31, 2011. Donor – John

Young and Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Value – Priceless.

Balboa Park is always a great place to take guests and this “Day in the Park” package gives

you a taste of some of the best museums there. Pick up a picnic lunch for two at The Lunch

Box Café and Deli and head down to the Mingei International Museum (eight passes), the San

Diego Museum of Art (four general admissions), the San Diego Natural History Museum (four

passes excluding 3D films) and the San Diego Museum of Man (four VIP passes). Donors –

The Lunch Box, Mingei International Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego

Natural History Museum and the San Diego Museum of Man. Value - $208.

Attention animal lovers! These Four Tickets to Sea World (expires December 31, 2010; not

valid 12/27, 12/28, 12/29 or 12/30) and Four Tickets to the Chula Vista Nature Center

(expires February 28, 2011) are right up your alley. Finish out your day with a dinner at

Chiquita’s Mexican Restaurant ($25 gift certificate). Donors - Don Kent and Hubbs-Sea

World Research Institute, Chula Vista Nature Center and Chiquita’s Mexican Restaurant.

Value - $295.

Pampered Pets

Spring Valley Vet Clinic Pet Basket Extraordinaire – This enormous basket includes $300

worth of dog toys, treats, Frontline flea and tick treatment, a blanket and a $100 gift certificate

for services at the clinic. Oh and don’t forget the ENORMOUS fire hydrant! (Certificate is for

professional services only and doesn’t include medication, pet food or supplies.) Donor –

Spring Valley Vet Clinic. Value - $300.

Dog Basket – Training your dog can be easy with the help of local trainer David Ruiz. His book

is included as is a $40 gift certificate for grooming at Doggie Dos by Terri. Basket also includes

dog toys, a set for baking your own dog treats and an adorable baby’s “dog” shirt for that special

young person. Donors – David Ruiz, Doggie Dos by Terri and Ash Francomb. Value -

$108.

“Outdoor Fun with Fido” - Is full of goodies for time spent on the trails with your favorite

pooch. Includes a $25 gift card. Donor – Adventure 16. Value - $151.

Perfect for Fido - A trusty brush to keep your pet beautifully coiffed, doggie cologne, chew

treats and a toy complete this basket. Donors – Tami’s Tender Touch and Signe vonVerdo.

Value - $25.

For the Sportsmen (or Women!)

2010 Poinsettia Bowl Tickets for Four including tickets to the VIP tailgate party. The game is

Thursday, December 23 with kick-off at 5 PM. This year’s participants will be a team from the

Mountain West Conference vs. Navy. Donor – Phil Snyder, Holiday Bowl/Poinsettia Bowl.

Value - $360.

If the new Karate Kid movie hasn’t inspired you to find out more about the martial arts, this

package of One Month Martial Arts Training (including uniform!) definitely will. Masters

Sam Frazier and Bonnie Welch will lead you through your training at their La Mesa studio. On

your day off, you and three friends can enjoy admission to the San Diego Hall of Champions.

Expires December 30, 2010. Uniform is exchangeable for proper size. Donors – Bonnie A.

Welch of Tang Soo Do, Inc. and San Diego Hall of Champions. Value - $132.

Fore! Enjoy a round of Golf for Four at Steele Canyon. Package is for a Monday – Thursday

game, excluding course holidays and includes cart. This Golf Digest 4½ star-rated course is a

great place to unwind. Must be redeemed prior to July 31, 2011. There are two identical

packages available for your bidding pleasure. Donor - Colin Radchenko, Steele Canyon Golf

Club. Value - $236 each.

Sail Ho Golf Club and Sun Valley Foursomes – Enjoy a great afternoon at the Liberty Station

Sail Ho Golf Club, one of the oldest and most historic golf clubs in San Diego. The course was

originally built in the 1920s (the same era as Mt. Helix Park) by A.G. Spalding of famed

Spalding Sports. Valid Monday through Friday excluding holidays. Expires December 31,

2010. Then head to La Mesa for a foursome at Sun Valley, the friendliest course around!

Afterwards have dinner at Chiquita’s Mexican Restaurant ($25 gift certificate). Donors – Sail

Ho Golf Club, Sun Valley Golf Club and Chiquita’s Mexican Restaurant. Value - $91.

Still got the golf bug? How about this foursome at Cottonwood Golf Club on either course.

Golf cart not included. Good Monday through Thursday not on holidays, booked tournaments or

any promotional event. (Expires March 1, 2011.) Donor – Henry Gamboa, Cottonwood Golf

Club. Value - $140.

Half-day Deep Sea Fishing Trip for Two – Join the experienced crew at H&M Landing for a

half-day ocean fishing trip including tackle rental (not good on Saturdays or holidays). The boat

has a complete galley where food may be purchased or you can bring your own lunch for two

from the Trolley Stop Deli. Donors – H&M Landing and Trolley Stop Deli. Value - $128.

Go Aztecs! - Join our local team for a San Diego State Football game. Package includes four

tickets to a regular season home game (excluding Sky Show) in the Plaza/Loge End Zone section

and an adult XL jersey. Expires December 31, 2010. Donor – San Diego State Athletics.

Value - $150.

Sky Sailing – the Adventure of a Lifetime - Enjoy the freedom of flight in a sailplane flying

out of the Warner Springs Airport. The package includes a scenic ride for two passengers or an

introductory flight for one passenger. The flight provides a panoramic view of the backcountry

and a fabulous introduction to the sport of soaring in these smooth, quiet vessels. Afterward

recap your experience over a refreshing frozen yogurt. Expires July 8, 2011. Donors – Karen

Willat, Sky Sailing, Inc. and Golden Spoon. Value - $170.

Calling all collectors. This is one you won’t want to miss. An NFL 2009 West Division

Champions Limited Edition Commemorative Football (82 of 600) has all the signatures of

the starting players in 2009. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Dean A.

Spanos. Donor – San Diego Chargers. Value - Priceless