Cleveland Elementary

Cleveland Elementary Silent Auction Fundraiser

Auction Item Catalog March 11 – 15, 2013 Welcome Letter

The Auction committee welcomes you to the Cleveland’s Annual Silent Auction. The proceeds raised will fund art and music programs, facility improvements, and overall support for Cleveland.

This catalog is full of many wonderful items, including a subscription to Ancestry.com, an autographed Golden State Warriors jersey, two professional photography sessions, tickets to events & shows, gift certificates to restaurants & spas and much, much more.

Please review the catalog with your family, friends, and associates. If you cannot attend, you can make arrangements with another Cleveland parent who is in attendance to bid for you. Cleveland parents can also bid for their friends, co-workers and relatives but any Cleveland parent or relative must use a Cleveland parent’s name when bidding. Neither Cleveland nor the PTA is responsible or liable for any arrangements with other bidders.

Your support of this auction provides our unique and wonderful school with the vital resources it needs to fulfill its mission. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Eric Strait (Nicolas, Ms. Shriner - K) Chris Willging (Miles, Ms. Thomas - 1st) Ed Lee (Takumi, Ms. Shriner - K) General Procedures

1. Silent Auction opens Monday, March 11th, 2013 at 8 AM and closes Friday, March 15th, 2013 at 5:00 PM. Once an item is closed, no further bids will be honored.

2. Minimum bids and increases shown on the bid sheets must be observed for bid to be valid. Bid sheets are not to be altered other than by the auction chairs and confirmed by their signatures.

3. To place a bid, print your name, and the amount of your bid in legible form on the available line on the bid sheet. Doing so constitutes a legal contract to purchase that silent auction item at the price you stated if your bid is the winning bid. The last (highest) valid bid entered prior to the section closing will be the winning bid.

4. An auction committee member will certify winning bids and make the information available.

5. The auction committee reserves the right to withdraw any item at any time without notice before the actual sale. In the event of a dispute, the Auction Committee shall act as final authority in determining the winning bid. Auction Rules - Condition of Sale

1. All Sales are Final. No exchanges or refunds on items are permitted except where specified. 2. All items are sold “as is”. 3. All items must be paid for in full before the buyer may take them. Payments can be made by check or via PayPay which can be accessed on the Cleveland website (http://ousdes1.ousd.k12.ca.us/cleveland). Checks must be made out to Cleveland Elementary. We cannot bill your account nor do we accept credit cards. All items must be paid for no later than Friday, March 22th, 2013. 4. It is the buyer’s responsibility to arrange for delivery or pick up, if required. 5. Unless otherwise indicated, all items and services must be used one year from the auction date. Specific dates and times are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and the buyer. 6. Please call restaurants for reservations. Tax, gratuity, or alcoholic beverages are not included unless otherwise stated on the gift certificate or donor form. 7. Monetary values indicated on donation forms have been established by donors, or are only estimates, and are not warranted by Cleveland Elementary for tax purposes or for general use. 8. Cleveland Elementary makes no warranties or representations of any kind with respect to any item or service sold. 9. The buyer waives any claim for liability against Cleveland Elementary of items or service for any personal injury or damage resulting from the use of the item or service sold. 10. Neither Cleveland Elementary nor the Auction Committee is responsible for the correct description or authenticity of any item sold. 11. In determining tax deductibility of items purchased at the auction, Revenue Ruling No. 67246 issued August 4, 1988, reminds buyers that no deduction is allowable except to the extent that the taxpayer can show that the payment exceeds the fair market value of the item or services received. Winning bidders should consult with their own tax advisors regarding applicable tax laws.

Donations are tax deductible to extent of the law. Cleveland Elementary is a 501(c)3 organization, Federal Tax ID 94-6171807 Silent Auction Items

Item #1: Coffee Basket Item #2: Trader Joe’s Gift Card

Gourmet coffee from Intelligentsia Coffee. You know you eat there! You know you love their Includes 3 lbs of coffee and two coffee cups. super long check-out line!! Now grab a gift card www.intelligentsiacoffee.com and get some good grub!

Special thanks to Sarah Stephens

Estimated Value: $50.00 Estimated Value: $25.00 Starting Bid: $30.00 Starting Bid: $20.00

Item #3: Regal Cinemas/United Artists Item #4: Regal Cinemas/United Artists Movi Movie Passes e Passes

Two movie passes to a Regal Cinemas/UA Its déjà vu all over again. Two more movie theater near you such as Jack London passes to the Regal Cinemas/UA theater! Square or Emery Bay on Christine Street.

Special thanks to Sarah Stephens Special thanks to Sarah Stephens

Item #5: Target Gift Cards Item #6: Acupuncture Treatment

What’s better than a gift card? How about Treat yourself to some therapeudic healing with a TWO gift cards?? Win this auction and treatment from Temescal Acupuncture. you’ve got a total of $50 worth of Target Gift http://www.temescalacupuncture.com/index.html cards to play with.

Special thanks to Nilo/Arnold family Special thanks to Sarah Stephens

Item #7: Chabot Space and Science Cen Item #8: Professional Photo Session ter

To infinity and beyond….!! Passes are good Get a jump on those holiday cards. Auction for a for a family of four (4). one hour professional photo session with Andrew Weeks Photography. See his work at www.andrewweeksphotography.com

Special thanks to Abigail and Stephen Special thanks to Strait family

Estimated Value: $64.00 Estimated Value: $550.00 Starting Bid: $40.00 Starting Bid: $300.00 Item #9: Keg of Beer Item #10: Cheesesteaks!!

A favorite from last year’s auction. Supplied Ted Sugarman has graciously agreed to take five from Golden Gate Brewing Company. kids to the Philly Cheesesteak shop on Lakeshore Avenue on a Saturday at a mutually agreed upon time.

Special thanks to Alexandra Feinstein Special thanks to Ted

Item #11: Subscription to Ancestry.com Item #12: One Year Membership to Childre n’s Fairyland

Where did my family come from? Who am I Enjoy the park that inspired Walt! related to? Find out about your past! Includes a one year subscription and DNA testing to the world’s largest online family history resource today.

Special thanks to Sand family Special thanks to Kinga Kazinski

Item #13: Summer Child Care Item #14: 3-hour Swim Party at the East Oakland Sports Center (EOSC)

Cleveland mom Cynthia Mendez Reimann has Admit up to 36 people into the park for a pool recently opened a Spanish-immersion party. Located at 9161 Edes Ave. The Sports preschool, Academia de Mi Abuela (AMA). This Center is part of the complex located within the auction offers one week of child care for two William “Bill” Patterson Park and includes state- toddlers or pre-K children in their summer of-the-art Fitness, Aquatic and Dance Centers, program during late June or early July 2013. as well as Ira Jinkins Recreation Center and AMA is located at 2162 Mountain Blvd. Find Gymnasium, Tennis Courts, Baseball Diamond, out more about the school and its programs at and Tot Lot. www.AMAchildcarecenter.org www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/aqu atics/OAK029284

Special thanks to Cynthia Special thanks to Aleem family

Estimated Value: $800.00 Estimated Value: $318.00 Starting Bid: $300.00 Starting Bid: $150.00 Item #15: Hike and Ice Cream Item #16: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Cleveland’s own Ms. Schalet will take up to four Guest pass for 1 to a classic art museum in kids on a 3 – 4 hour hike. Once she’s gotten downtown SF. them good and tired, it’s back for ice cream!

Special thanks to Ms. Schalet

Estimated Value: Priceless! Estimated Value: $18.00 Starting Bid: $25.00 Starting Bid: $10.00

Item #17: Passes to the Oakland Zoo Item #18: Gift Certificate to Arizmendi

Pass is good for two (2) adults. Please note that Ten ($10.00) dollar gift certificate to Arizmendi this pass will expire May 31st of this year. on Lakeshore.

Special thanks to Abigail and Stephen

Item #19: Admission to California Item #20: Gift Card to Lucky Supermarket Academy of Sciences

Three passes (2 adult, 1 child) to the CA Gift card to our local supermarket. Academy of Sciences

Special thanks to Lee/Nakamura family Special thanks to Strait family

Item #21: Gift Card to Lucky Supermarket Item #22: Ace Hardware Gift Certificate

Gift card to our local supermarket. A gift certificate to Ace Hardware on 1221 Grand Avenue. Can also be used at the Ace Garden store next door. Come to a hardware store with great customer service! Ace is the place!

Special thanks to Strait family Special thanks to Lee/Nakamura family

Estimated Value: $20.00 Estimated Value: $25.00 Starting Bid: $10.00 Starting Bid: $15.00 Item #23: Ou’s Acupuncture, Tuina & Herb Item #24: Jong Ga House Gift Certificate s Gift Certificate Eat at one of the best Korean restaurants in the Auto, Sports and Work Injuries -- Pain East Bay! Located at 372 Grand Ave. Management. Most insurances accepted. www.jonggahouse.com Located at 3905 Grand Avenue. www.ousacupuncture.com

Special thanks to Lee/Nakamura family Special thanks to Lee/Nakamura family

Item #25: Jong Ga House Gift Certificate Item #26: Hand-dyed yarn from Japan Eat at one of the best Korean restaurants in the 8 skeins of hand-dyed Noro yarn. Purchased in East Bay! Located at 372 Grand Ave. Japan. If you like to knit, this hand-dyed yarn is www.jonggahouse.com the answer you didn’t even know you were looking for.

Special thanks to Lee/Nakamura family Special thanks to Ms. Byrnes

Item #27: Lunch and Bowling for up to 3 s Item #28: Two Courtside Club tickets to the tudents with Ms. Smith Golden State Warriors v. New Orleans Horn ets on Wednesday, April 3, including VIP pa rking pass. Do you think you can roll? Well test your skills A dream for any Warriors fan. These are against Ms. Smith and see!! exclusive club seats. A unique chance to see the game up close!

Special thanks to Ms. Smith Special thanks to Sundeen family

Estimated Value: Priceless!! Estimated Value: $350.00 Starting Bid: $40.00 Starting Bid: $275.00

Item #29: California Academy of Sciences Item #30: Berkeley Lawrence Hall of Scien Four (4) tickets ce – Four (4) tickets Enjoy a fun filled day with the Jeung family at Enjoy a fun filled day with the Jeung family at the California Academy of Science. The Jeung's the California Academy of Science. The Jeung's will accompany a group of four at a mutually will accompany a group of four at a mutually agreed upon time. agreed upon time.

Special thanks to Jeung family Special thanks to Jeung family

Estimated Value: $100.00 Estimated Value: $42.00 Starting Bid: $50.00 Starting Bid: $20.00 Item #31: Home Cooked Indian Food Item #32: Ukulele lessons

Nipa Rahim and Aparna Rao will prepare a Sarah Willner, Cleveland’s music teacher, will home-cooked, multi-course Indian feast for six teach up to three (3) people how to play the adults, on a mutually-agreed date. These are ukulele. some amazing cooks! Don’t miss out!

Special thanks to Nipa and Aparna Special thanks to Ms. Willner

Estimated Value: Priceless!! Estimated Value: Priceless!! Starting Bid: $50.00 Starting Bid: $25.00

Item #33: Year pass to Children’s Fairylan Item #34: Pilates or Massage Session from d The Working Body

Enjoy the park that inspired Walt! Treat yourself or someone you love to the gift of wellness! Located at 614 Grand Ave. www.workingbody.net

Special thanks to Spearman family Special thanks to Sand family

Item #35: Pilates or Massage Session fro Item #36: Pilates or Massage Session from m The Working Body The Working Body Treat yourself or someone you love to the gift Treat yourself or someone you love to the gift of of wellness! Located at 614 Grand Ave. wellness! Located at 614 Grand Ave. www.workingbody.net www.workingbody.net

Special thanks to Sand family Special thanks to Sand family

Item #37: Red Lobster Item #38: Jamba Juice Gift Card

This gift card is for the seafood lover in you… Try Jamba Juice fruit smoothies, all-natural Great for a family night out! baked goods, steel-cut oatmeal, sandwiches and other healthy options.

Special thanks to Tyrvanen family Special thanks to Tyrvanen family

Estimated Value: $25.00 Estimated Value: $25.00 Starting Bid: $15.00 Starting Bid: $15.00 Item #39: SF Art Apparel Tee Shirt Item #40: SF Art Apparel Tee Shirt Cool San Francisco City Scape. SF Art Apparel SF Art Apparel Tee of the Bay Bridge. Gray, Tee in Black. Size XS Size Small.

Special thanks to Marlon Beaver Special thanks to Marlon Beaver

Item #41: Handmade Necklace Item #42: Black and White Art Print Wine pearl and glass bead. Base metal clasp Entitled “Joy”. 8” x 10” print necklace.

Special thanks to Barbara Brown Special thanks to Michael Johnson

Item #43: Multi color fabric Owl Item #44: Dragon Fly Fused Glass Dish ZOOmeez Owl by designer Mara Murray. Created by glass artist Phyllis Williams

Special thanks to Mara Murray Special thanks to Phyllis Williams

Item #45: Multi Color Heart Painting Item #46: Bike Graffiti Print On canvas with acrylic. 8” x 10” 8” x 10” matted. Photo shot by Lee Wolfe.

Special thanks to Eberardo Hernandez Special thanks to Lee Wolfe

Item #47: Flower Necklace and Earring Se Item #48: Pixar Home Movie Kit t Sterling Silver. Necklace is 16” long Features Wall-E and Ratatouille on DVD. Also comes with Popcorn.

Special thanks to Heather Henry Special thanks to Bernardi family

Estimated Value: $40.00 Estimated Value: $42.00 Starting Bid: $25.00 Starting Bid: $20.00 Item #49: Autographed David Lee Golden Item #50: Golden State Warriors Throwbac State Warriors Jersey k Tee Authentic game jersey signed by all-star David Gray Tee celebrating the 1975 World Lee. A must have for any fan!! Championship. It’s old school like Cadillacs and 8-tracks.

Special thanks to Sundeen family Special thanks to Sundeen family

Item #51: Gift certificate to Arizmendi, plu Item #52: Gift certificate to Farley’s East C s 2 t-shirts afé $25 Gift certificate to Arizmendi on Lakeshore, $25 gift certificate to a great Oakland café! plus women’s medium and kid’s medium t- Located at 33 Grand Avenue. shirts www.farleyscoffee.com

Special thanks to Willging/Finnegan family Special thanks to Willging/Finnegan family

Item #53: Day pass to the Oakland Zoo Item #54: Professional Photo Session with Nancy Rothstein This pass admits a family of four, plus free A one-hour photo shoot with Cleveland’s parking. amazing neighborhood photographer, including one 8x10 print. Nancy has five stars on Yelp and is just down the hill from school at 545 Athol Ave. Check her out at www.nancyrothstein.com

Estimated Value: $63.00 Estimated Value: $320.00 Starting Bid: 25.00 Starting Bid: $150.00

Item #55: Starbucks coffee beans Item #56: One Full Four-week Women’s Bo ot Camp with ProAction Athletics Two pounds of Komodo Dragon dark-roast Ready to get in shape? Oakland’s Boot Camp for whole bean coffee, plus a lovely (and large!) Women will help you jump start your fitness! mug. Located at 3360 Grand Ave. Go to www.proactionathletics.com for more info!

Estimated Value: $35.00 Estimated Value: $175.00 Starting Bid: $20.00 Starting Bid: $80.00 Item #57: 3 Month Family Membership to Item #58: Perfect Wisdom Acupuncture & Downtown Oakland YMCA Herbs Gift Certificate

Membership is good for 2 adults and 2 kids (12 A gift certificate for one stress-relieving and under) for the YMCA on Broadway. acupuncture session at Perfect Wisdom Swimming, yoga, cycling…this Y has it all! Acupuncture & Herbs. http://www.perfect- wisdom-acupuncture-and-herbs.com/

Special thanks to Strait family Special thanks to Rahim/Roberts family

Item #59: Three Jesters Hats Item #60: Coffee from Haddon Hill Cafe

Medieval fun for the jokesters in the family. Three 12-ounce bags of coffee from our local Infant, toddler and adult sizes come with this shop on 504 Wesley Avenue. prize.

Special thanks to Heather Henry Special thanks to Willging/Finnegan family

Item #61: Hand-dyed yarn from Japan Item #62: Gift certificate to Neecha Thai Restaurant

7 skeins of hand-dyed Noro yarn. Purchased in Located near the Grand Lake Theater on Grand Japan. If you like to knit, this hand-dyed yarn Ave., Neecha Thai creates its amazing Thai is the answer you didn’t even know you were meals from fresh produce daily. Check them out! looking for. http://www.neechathai.com/

Special thanks to Ms. Byrnes Special thanks to Lee/Nakamura family

Item #63: Custom stationery by Rosebud & Penny

Custom double-sided, press-printed 4x5.5” stationery cards designed specifically for you. Includes personalized design and set of 24 cards printed on .41mm thick bamboo paper with coordinating envelopes.

Special thanks to Willging/Finnegan Family

Estimated Value: $45.00 Starting Bid: $25.00