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Guide Dogs of America Open House Silent Auction - 2019 Guide Dogs of America Open House Silent Auction - 2019 Special Items Sports 100 GDA Pendant 200 4 Tickets for the LA Kings Once again Warren Marriott, Master Goldsmith (and If you're a Kings fan, you won't want to miss out on GDA Puppy Raiser), has handcrafted this this opportunity... impeccable, one of a kind 14 karat white gold & Rogie Vachon is donating 4 tickets for lower bowl natural Blue Lapis pendant. seats at one 2019 Kings game (these are his The Guide Dogs of America insignia was recreated season tickets). Yes, that Rogie Vachon – the three- to perfection in this beautifully inspired piece. This is time Stanley Cup champion and Hall of Fame goalie. the culmination of spirit and craftsmanship, from the Once Rogie receives his tickets for the upcoming spark of inspiration to the beautiful final product you season, he'll offer you a choice of three possible see here. games to choose from. We can only imagine how This extraordinary pendant hangs on a 14 karat great these seats are... and what a great time you'll white gold (18") link chain. Diameter of the pendant have watching the game from them. is the exact diameter, and double the thickness of a 202 2 Dodgers tickets vs the quarter. All gold is solid 14K. Weight is 13.6 grams, including chain and Lapis. Diamondbacks on Tuesday, July 2 at Retail Value: $1,850.00 7:10pm Think Blue! 101 Day with the Trainers for Two Two tickets to see the Dodgers vs the This is an amazing opportunity to get to the core of Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. The tickets are what GDA does best, train guide dogs. Join the located in Section 102LG, Row M, Seats 1 and 2. trainers for a full day and participate in all facets of Admission to the Stadium Club and parking in Lot K what they do and how they work with the dogs. are also included. Arriving early to start the day by participating in the The game is on Tuesday, July 2 at 7:10pm. morning kennel duties, loading dogs into their kennels in the van and heading into the city where 203 2 Dodgers tickets vs the Padres on you will observe and participate in the trainers daily Tuesday, July 4 at 6:10pm activities. We will treat you to lunch and then back to Do You Bleed Dodger Blue? work! You will arrive back at the school around 2:30 Enjoy the 4th with two tickets to see the Dodgers vs or 3:00 pm for a debriefing conference. the Padres at Dodger Stadium. These seats are Important Notes: For two people, Monday through located on the Field Level in Section 10FD, Row M, Friday on a date mutually agreed upon with the Seats 1 and 2 and include access to the Stadium training department. Winners must be at least 18 Club. Preferred parking is also included. years of age and able to walk 4 to 5 miles (broken And, since it's the 4th of July, there will be a special up) in one day near our campus. This is an active Fireworks show after the game in addition to day so please wear sturdy shoes. patriotic celebrations prior to the game. A great day for a ballgame to celebrate America's birthday! 102 Join GDA at Bally's in Las Vegas - The game is on Tuesday, July 4, 2019 starting at Four Day Extravaganza! 6:10pm. Join us for the 39th Annual Guide Dogs of America 204 2 Dodgers tickets vs the Padres on Charity Banquet and Golf Tournament. The trip includes four days of festivities from November Sunday, July 7 at 1:10pm 21-24, 2019, including three night stay (Nov 21-23) Root, root, root for the Dodgers! for two at Bally's Las Vegas. Also included in the Enjoy a fun summer afternoon with two tickets to package are party bus transportation from the GDA see the Dodgers vs the Padres at Dodger Stadium. campus, two rounds of golf in our tournament at the These seats are located on the Field Level in Angel Park Golf Club on Friday, and tickets for two Section 10FD, Row M, Seats 1 and 2 and include to the W.W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet on access to the Stadium Club. Preferred parking is Saturday night. also included. Terms and Conditions: Award attendees must be Plus, this game is still part of the July 4th weekend confirmed with GDA by August 1, 2019. festivities so after the game all kids (and their parent) get to run the bases! The game is on Sunday, July 7, 2019 starting at 1:10pm. Page 1 of 15 205 4 Dodgers tickets vs the Marlins on 210 2 Dodgers tickets vs the Blue Jays on Friday, July 19 at 7:10pm Tuesday, August 20 at 7:10pm Go Dodger Blue! Go Dodger Blue! Come spend an evening enjoying America's pastime Two tickets to see the Dodgers vs the Blue Jays at at Dodger Stadium. Plus, enjoy the Friday home Dodger Stadium. The tickets are located in Section game fireworks show! These seats are located on 102LG, Row M, Seats 1 and 2. Admission to the the Loge Level in Section 17FD, Row C, Seats 1 - 4 Stadium Club and parking in Lot K are also included. and include admission to the Stadium Club. The game is on Tuesday, August 20 at 7:10pm. Preferred parking is also included. 211 2 Dodgers tickets vs the Rockies on The game is on Friday, July 19, 2019 starting at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, September 21 at 6:10pm Go Dodger Blue! 206 2 Dodgers tickets vs the Marlins on Two tickets to see the Dodgers vs the Rockies at Sunday, July 21 at 1:10pm Dodger Stadium. The tickets are located in Section Go Dodger Blue! 102LG, Row M, Seats 1 and 2. Admission to the Come spend an afternoon enjoying America's Stadium Club and parking in Lot K are also included. pastime as the Dodgers take on the Marlins at The game is on Saturday, September 21 at 6:10pm. Dodger Stadium! The tickets are located in Section 118LG, Row R, Seats 1 and 2. Parking is also Guys & Gals included. The game is on Sunday, July 21, 2019 starting at 305 23andMe DNA Test - Health + Ancestry 1:10 p.m. Personal Genetic Service 207 2 Dodgers tickets vs the Padres on 23andMe DNA Test - Health + Ancestry Personal Friday, August 2 at 7:10pm Genetic Service - includes reports on Health, Wellness, Ancestry & More LA Bleeds Blue! Get a summary of your Ancestry Composition and Two tickets to see the Dodgers vs the Padres at see detailed percentages from regions around the Dodger Stadium. The tickets are located in Section world - now with 1,000+ Ancestry Regions. Trace 102LG, Row M, Seats 1 and 2. Admission to the Your Ancestry Timeline and discover when different Stadium Club and parking in Lot K are also included. ancestries were introduced into your DNA. Plus, stay after the game and enjoy themed fireworks shows after the game. Fans are invited to 306 Wedded Bliss take a seat on the field to watch the show! Two champagne flutes; Pinot Grigio Champagne; The game is on Friday, August 2 at 7:10pm. Wedding picture frame; Small crystal bowl; Wooden 208 2 Dodgers tickets vs the Padres on sign; Ring holder Sunday, August 4 at 1:10pm 307 Chivas to You Go Dodger Blue! Two passes to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Come spend an afternoon enjoying America's Library & Museum; Chivas Regal 12 year Scotch pastime as the Dodgers take on the Padresat Whiskey; Five Guide Dogs of America etched Dodger Stadium! The tickets are located in Section highball glasses 118LG, Row R, Seats 1 and 2. Parking is also Terms and Conditions: Expire March 31, 2020 (not included. to be extended). Does not include special exhibit The game is on Sunday, August 4, 2019 starting at fee. Closed Thanksgiving day, Christmas day, and 1:10 p.m. New Year's day. 209 2 Dodgers tickets vs the Cardinals on 308 Me and My Car Monday, August 5 at 7:10pm Sentry Safe Fire Safe Security Box; $25 Uber gift Go Dodger Blue! card; Assortment of 360 auto detailing products; Enjoy a fun summer afternoon with two tickets to Smart phone holder for your car see the Dodgers vs the Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. These seats are located on the Field Level 309 Lady in Black in Section 10FD, Row M, Seats 1 and 2 and include Black and silver Danny K. purse; Black and silver access to the Stadium Club. Preferred parking is Danny K. phone holder; Silver picture frame; Black also included. and silver watch; Black with silver accent earrings; The game is on Monday, August 5, 2019 starting at Mikasa candle holder; Glass vase; Black, grey, and 7:10pm. silver scarf; Small floating candle 310 Lady's Day Out Isabella Fiore needlepoint Labrador dog satchel; Blue throw; Two necklaces (10" and 12"); Bottle of Nectar of the Dogs wine Page 2 of 15 311 Lover's Lane 326 For the Wine Lover Bottle of Dubost 2012 Reserve Sarah; Two crystal You and a guest will join a comprehensive tour of wine glasses; Mirrored picture frame; Mikasa glass Callaway Vineyard & Winery's modern winemaking votive holder; Wild at Heart DVD; Silver heart facility in Temecula. Explore every aspect of the bracelet; Crystal wine stopper; Two heart shaped winemaking process, from growing the grapes to boxes; Wine infused chocolates; "Love" candle; bottling the wine.
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