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Passport to Italy Agenda

5:30 CheckCheck- ---inininin Auction Tables Open Raffle Tickets Available for Purchase

6:00 Live “Blitz” Auction Leonardo Da Vinci (Class Projects)

6:45 Tables Closing: Florence (Photography, Art, & Entertainment) Mario Andretti (Sports & Auto)

6:50 Tables Closing: Milan (Health, Wellness, & Glamour) Verona (Other Stuff We Love) Sicily (Sign Me-Up Parties)

6:55 Tables Closing: The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Just for Kids) Rome (Family Fun) The Trevi Fountain (Grade Level Gifts)

7:00 Tables Closing: Arrivederci! (Getaways) Mangia! Mangia! (Wine & Dine) Paparazzi (Teacher Time)

7:30 Dinner ~~~ raffle tickets will be drawn and announced during dinner for both raffles ~

7:45 DelizioDelizioso! so! (Dessert Auction)

8:00 The Colosseum (The Live Auction)

9:00 Dancing Begins!

Welcome to Passport to Italy!

The Passport to Italy auction committee would like to say thank you to all of the donors who gave such amazing items again this year. ThaThanknk you for youryour generosity. We are very fortunate here at John Swett Elementary!

We would also like to give each of the subsub----committeecommittee chairs and volunteers a huge round of applause. You made our lives so much easier this year! Thanks for your hard worworkk and support.

A very heartfelt thank you to the teachers who donated “VIP” time. Our school is what it is because of you! Thanks to the room parents, classroom volunteers and students for their hard work on the class projects and grade donations.

And ooff course, last but surely not least, a great bigbig ththankank you to our understanding husbands and families who supported us during the many hours we spent making this auction what it is.

We hope you enjoy your evening. As you generously bid on the wonderful items here this evening, your efforts will make a difference in the lives of our children. So bid high and bid often!

Katie McLaughlin, Nicole Titus and Amy Beaty

Principal’s Message

Dear Friends of John Swett Elementary School,

Welcome to this wondwonderfulerful event! Tonight you can useuse your passport to experience the excitement and energy of an evening in Italy enjoying great company, delicious food, spectacular auction items, a little dancing and an opportunity to support our school. It has all the makingsmak ings of a fabulous evening.

I want to thank Amy Beaty, Katie McLaughlin, and Nicole Titus, our chairpersons, for the hours of hard work they have put into tonight’s gala. They have been joined by many others who have also spent time to ensure that thithiss night is extra special. We are very grateful to tthosehose who have donated our auction items. Thank you.

Please be generous tonight. We have both silent and live auction items. Every dollar you spend benefits our students. I know you will enjoy yourselveelves.s.

Sincerely, Marj Pampe, Principal

Passport to Italy Dinner Menu

Appetizers Sweet Italian Sausage with Mushroom Firecracker Won Tons Bruschetta

Salad Fuji Apple Romaine Salad, with blue cheese crumbles, toasted walnuts, diced fuji apples and an apple cider vinaigrette dressing

Entrée Selections (pre(pre----selected)selected)

Slow Roasted Prime Rib Chicken Parmesan Vegetarian Wellington

Dessert Auction Cakes from La Gateau Elegant

Beverages NoNoNo-No ---hosthost Cocktails Freshly Brewed Coffees and Tea

Buon Appetito!

AAAuctionAuction Event Planning Plan ahead and enjoy your evening!

1 Write your favorite items on the list below to help keep you organized during the auction! 2 Pick your favorite package, assemble your group, decide your maximum bid and then wish your designated bidder … 3 GOOD LUCK! Silent (S) or Item # Description Page Category Max. Bid Live (L)?

NOTES:

Absentee Bids (“Personal Shopper”Shopper”)))) For those who are unable to attend “Passport to Italy” on March 19 th and would like to submit an absentee bid for items listed in the auction booklet, please fill out this form, place it in a sealed envelope marked “Auction – Absentee Bid”, and place it in the auction box (in the school office) by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2011.

You will be assigned a bidder number upon submission of this form. We will have someone (a volunteer from another school) proxy bids for you up to the maximum amount for the items you have authorized below. If the bidding exceeds your maximum amount listed, the proxy bidder will stop bidding on your behalf. If identical bids are received, the one submitted earliest will be recognized.

I authorize the Personal Shopper, Auctioneer, and the Auction Chairpersons to place my bid in the amounts listed on the following auction items:

Name of Item/Description Page # Maximum Bid Amount $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

I acknowledge that this does not guarantee that I am the successful bidder on any of the items shown above. However, should I be the successful bidder, I will pay the amount due on the evening of the event, which shall not exceed the maximum bid amounts listed above. Name: ______

Credit Card Type/Number: ______Expiration Date:______

Signature: ______

Address: ______

Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

Email: ______Please return to the office by 3:30 p.m. on ThursThursdaday,y, March 17, 2011. You will be notified by Tuesday, March 22, 2011 if you are the winner. Good luck! Thank you for your generous support!

General Auction Rules and Procedures

CheckCheck----InInInIn All attendees need to check-in prior to bidding on any auction items or taking a seat in the dining room. Upon check-in, you will be given your pre-assigned table number and bidder number. You will need this number for the remainder of the evening for bidding on silent and live auction items. You will also receive a meal ticket to indicate to your food server which entrée you have pre- selected.

Silent Auction Each silent auction item will have a bid sheet with a minimum start bid indicated at the top of the bid sheet. There will also be a minimum bid increment listed on the bid sheet, which indicates the necessary bid increase for each successive bid. You may bid higher than the minimum bid increment listed. You bid on an item by writing your name and assigned bid number on the bid sheet with the dollar amount you wish to bid. Each bid is to be written on the next successive blank line on the bid sheet beginning with the uppermost line. Once you have placed your bid, please step back to allow others the opportunity to bid. Silent auction items will begin to close at 6:30PM according to the schedule printed in the program. All bidders will be alerted in advance of each table closing. All bidding must stop at the time of announced closing. The highest bid at the closing time constitutes the winning bid. In the event of a dispute, the auction chairs will have the sole and final authority to determine the winning bidder.

**Class Project Live “BLITZ” Auction** This year the Kindergarten through 4 th grade class projects will be auctioned off in a live “BLITZ” auction that will take plat at 6:00. This auction will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes and will take place on the outside patio, so be prepared! We will start off with the Kindergarten classes first and work our way up to 4 th . We ask that you clear the area as soon as your class projects have been auctioned off to allow more room for the other parents who are still waiting to bid. The 5 th grade class projects will remain as part of the live auction after dinner.

SignSign----UpUp Events These are parties/events with a set per-person price that bidders will simply sign-up for by writing their name(s) and bid number on the sheet. Space may be limited. Winning bidders are responsible for being aware of all specific conditions. No refunds.

Raffle We have two raffles this year:

PICK ANY LIVE ITEM RAFFLE ($50 per raffle ticket) Tickets will be available for sale the night of the auction if you have not already purchased tickets. The auctioneer will draw the winning ticket and will announce the winner right before the live auction starts. The winner will be able to pick one (1) live auction item before the live auction starts.

PASSPORT TO ITALY RAFFLE ($20 per raffle ticket) This raffle is for the iPad, iPhone, Instant Wine Cellar and Overnight Stay in Monterey. Tickets will be available for sale the night of the auction if you have not already purchased tickets. The auctioneer will draw four tickets out of the raffle box and announce the winners during dinner. The first ticket drawn will be for the iPad. The second ticket drawn will be for the iPhone. The third ticket drawn will be for the Instant Wine Cellar and the last ticket drawn will be for the Overnight Stay in Monterey. No trading of items allowed (unless coordinated with the other respective winner.)

Live AAuctionuction The auctioneer will announce/describe each live auction item. The auctioneer will then begin the bidding process. Bidders will hold up their bid number to signify their bid. The highest bidder, identified by their bid number and acknowledged by the auctioneer, will be the winner. The auctioneer will have the final authority to determine the winning bidder. This acknowledgement constitutes a binding contract to buy. All sales are final. There are no refunds.

CheckCheck----OutOut Check-out opens at 10:00PM. All items are to be paid in full and collected by 11:00PM on the night of the auction. To pay for your auction item(s), please choose one of the following forms of payment: Personal or business checks made payable to “John Swett PTA,” Visa or MasterCard or cash. Values stated are estimates only and are not for tax purposes or general value. Payments made are tax deductible as allowed by law. Availability of items described in the catalog may change auction day. ALL SALES ARE FINAL and all items are SOLD AS IS.IS.IS.

All winning bids made during the event will be tallied and totaled by assigned bid number. The winning bidder is responsible for collecting their items by 11:00PM on the night of the auction. All unclaimed items will be available in the office on Monday morning. Many items have specific conditions such as time limitations, exclusions, availability, etc. Winning bidders are responsible for being aware of all specific conditions. It is the auction committee’s intent to accurately describe all auction items based on the information provided by the contributor. John Swett PTA neither warrants nor represents, and shall in no event be responsible for the description or condition of the property.

Enjoy your evening and please drive home safely

Passport To Italy $50 Raffle

Pick ANY live auction item! The winning ticket will be pulled before the live auction startsstarts.

$20 Raffle

iPad ~ Donated by Dr. Hobert iPhone 4 th Generation ~ Donated by Dr. Hobert Dual-zone, stainless wine refrigerator w/18 bottles of wine ~ Donated by the John Swett PTA & tthehe McLaughlin Family Overnight stay at the Monterey Plaza Hotel ~ DonatedDonated by the John Swett PTA Raffle tickets can be purchased at the auction.auction ... DDDrawinDrawingrawin g will take place during dinner.

Fun!

Bocce Ball ~ Winner will enjoy a “family style“ meal in the beautiful Livermore Valley Wine Country at Campo di Bocce.. Package includes, one bocce ball set, 2-bottles of wine, and JSE Bocce tournament entrance fee good for four people. Roulette ~ Winner will enjoy a two-night stay at the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa located on the strip in Reno. Includes a $100 Shell Gas gift card. Hole-n-One ~ Winner will enjoy a Round of Golf for Four at The Contra Costa Country Club.

Donor: The Contra Costa Country Club and Sponsor Les JJohnson,ohnson, Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa, John Swett PTA, Campo di Bocce of Livermore, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Cameron Hughes Winery, and Shell Chemical

Denon & Doyle Photo Booth, and Get Stamped! Passport Game ~See back of program for Get Stamped! details~

Passport to Italy ~Table of Contents~

Leonardo Da Vinci (Class Projects 100‘s) ………………………………...... ………………………………...... 1-3………………………………......

The Trevi Fountain (Grade Level Gifts 200‘s)……………………………...... 4-5

Paparazzi (Teacher Time 220‘s)……………………………...... 6-9

Rome (Family Fun 300‘s)……………………………...... 10-12

Arrivederci! (Getaways 400‘s)……………………………...... 13-14

MilanMilan(Health, Wellness, and Glamour 500‘s)……………………………...... 15-18

The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Just for Kids 600‘s)……………………………...... 19-23

FlorenceFlorence(Photography, Art, and Entertainment 700‘s)……………………………...... 24-25

Mario Andretti (Sports & Auto 800‘s)……………………………...... 26-29

Mangia! Mangia! (Wine & Dine 900‘s)……………………………...... 30

Verona (Other Stuff We Love 950‘s)……………………………...... 31-33

Sicily (Sign-Me-Up Parties 1050‘s)……………………………...... 34-39

Delizioso! (Dessert Auction 1075‘s)……………………………...... 40

The Colosseum (Live Auction 1100‘s)……………………………...... 41-43

Leonardo Da Vinci (Class Projects) Class projects will be a Live “Blitz” Auction, and will ttakeake place at 6:00.

Mrs. Lundin Item: 150 This beautiful, custom framed group photo of Mrs. Lundin’s class will be a cherished memory of your child’s kindergarten year. Includes a wine and cheese basket, too!

Ms. Neely Item: 151 Get out your tissues ‘cause this Kindergarten Quilt will make you cry! The 23 kids in Ms. Neely’s kindergarten class have the cutest little hand prints you have ever seen done in beautiful primary colors, coupled with a bold blue fishy scene and bright yellow backing to keep your little one warm at night or entertained as a wall hanging. A treasure they will love for a lifetime. Kleenex not included.

Ms. Fischer Item: 152 Don't miss out bidding on these hot, new modern mixed media paintings straight from Ms. Fischer's class! With lots of bold color, your little 'Picassos have used their creative beauty, along with help from their fabulous teacher, to paint a one-of-a-kind art piece for a wall in your home! One masterpiece by the kindergarten portion of the class and another equally marvelous painting by the first grade portion of our super K/1 combo! Enjoy this exciting new addition of decor to your home.

Mrs. Djajakusuma Item: 153 Mrs. Djajakusuma's class has created not one, not two, but three flowerpot masterpieces! These works of art are adorned with the children's names and fingerprints drawn into flowers, bees, frogs, and caterpillars. To top it off, the work has already been done for you - planted inside of each flowerpot is an assortment of herbs, providing you with a beautiful and useful herb garden.

Mrs. Briscoe Item: 154 Ever wonder how children see themselves? Mrs. Briscoe’s class has made a beautiful quilt filled with self-portraits drawn by each one of the students. Each child took the time to draw and decorate their own individual square, put all together it makes a breath taking quilt that Briscoe’s busy bees have put their hearts into. This is a great purchase full of 1st grade memories!

Mrs. Gallagher Item: 155 What is cuter than your child’s thumb print made into cute lil’ animal shapes? “Nothing,” you say? Well, picture your child’s thumb print animals on a tiled table. Now that’s as cute as it gets. Bring this adorable table home! Table is wrought iron and will be a welcome addition to your home or patio area.

Mrs. Cerri Item: 156 It is with great pleasure Mrs. Cerri's students present a beautiful Mandarin citrus tree set in a handcrafted redwood planter box on wheels. Adorned with hand-painted student tiles, this gift will complement the simplest or grandest of yards. Home delivery is available after the auction!

Mrs. Kent Item: 157 Mrs. Kent’s third grade students have created a piece of art like no other. On a 24” x 36” canvas the students worked together to paint a 5 square by 3 square grid. Each of the 15 squares were painted in a warm earth tone by one of the students in class. After each square was painted, students added a unique stencil stamp to each square to create a subtly colorful work of art that will look great in any room in your house.

Mrs. Kolb Item: 158 "Don't put your drink on that table! Use a coaster.” This year one lucky parent from Mrs. Kolb's class will win a set of custom drink coasters with the student’s picture or thumb print on them. The coaster set will come with a bottle of wine, glasses and drink charms.

Mrs. Alderman Item: 159 With the assistance of Mrs. Alderman’s artistic flare, her fourth grade class created a beautiful reproduction of Pablo Picasso’s “Hands with Flowers.” In a framed 16” x 20” painting Mrs. Alderman sketched the hands and the stems of the bouquet while each student added their finger print. The result is a timeless and colorful bouquet of our children, their friends, and amazing memories from a remarkable fourth grade year.

Mrs. Roque Item: 160 Each of the students shared their artistic hearts using traditional watercolor paint over watercolor pencils. Each of the hearts is crafted into a magnet and used in a collage mounted on a 30” x 30” piece of metal. Not only is this a gorgeous piece of art to be hung proudly in your home and a reminder of the 4th grade year, but it is also interactive. You can move the magnets around to your liking!

Fourth Grade Friendship Tree Item: 161 Value: Priceless! Mrs. Alderman’s and Mrs. Roque’s fourth grade classes have come together to create a very special grade level project. This generous donation was designed by Mrs. Alderman and donated by both Mrs. Alderman and Mrs. Roque. This unique piece of art is a framed print of a branch filled tree, containing thumb print blossoms of all the fourth grade classmates at J.S.E. This one-of-a-kind artwork will immortalize the friendships of this special group forever. Donor: Mrs. Alderman and Mrs. RoquRoqueeee

The Trevi Fountain (Grade Level Gifts ~~~ Minimum bid increment of $10) Each Grade Level Gift will be a silent auction item

Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit! Item: 200 Value: $700 Enjoy a two month Family Membership at Renaissance Club Sport, along with a basket full of workout essentials: Yoga Mat and Case, 2 Pound Hand Weights, Exercise Ball, Water Bottle, Nike Hat, and Towel. Spend the $50.00 Sports Authority Gift card on a new work out outfit, and when the Zumba Class kicks your butt, use the $100.00 Renaissance Spa Gift card for a relaxing massage! Donor: The Kindergarten Classes of Ms. Fischer, Ms.Ms. Neely and Mrs. Lundin

Escape to Africa! Safari West in Santa Rosa. Item: 201 Value: $500 Have you ever wanted to go on safari but just couldn't seem to get the passports, shots and travel documents in order?? Our 1st Grade has a solution for you! Picture yourself among some of the world's most exotic creatures. Come close to giraffes, gazelles, zebras and many of the other 600 animals that inhabit the preserve. Take an exciting three hour safari drive and explore the wildlife preserve, traveling first in an authentic safari vehicle and then a trek around the inner grounds. It may not be Africa, but it's close! After your tour, enjoy all the creature comforts when you spend the night in one of the authentic African Safari tents. Pale-green canvas walls enclose plush beds, hot showers and rustic but elegant trappings. There are polished wood floors, gleaming copper basins in the private bathrooms, and one-of-a-kind handmade furniture. The 1st Grade has put together an amazing package that includes Safari tickets, a One Night stay, and BBQ dinner for a family of four! Also includes a $50 gift certificate to be used at the gift store!! Donor: The First Grade Classes of Mrs. BriscoBriscoeeee,, Mrs. Djajakusuma, and Ms. Fischer.

IPod Touch Item: 202 Value: $230 The iPod touch packs a lot of functionality into a small device: it’s an iPod, video player, and Internet device that sends email and browses the web. It is one of Apple’s “most popular iPods!” This iPod has 8gb and is a refurbished model. Donor: The Second Grade Classes of Mrs. Cerri and Mrs. GalGallagherlagher

MinoHD 4G Flip Video Camera Item: 203 Value: $300 Looking for the perfect gift or are you a secret techie? Wait until you see this package! The New Generation Mino HD 4G Flip Video Camera features image stabilization and enhanced resolution for incredibly clear and steady video. Pre-loaded FlipShare™ software makes it easy to organize, edit and share your videos. Included in this must have package is a DigiPower battery and travel charger, Acme sleek video case and a two year warranty on normal wear and tear, accidental damage, power surge repair and annual maintenance. Donor: The Third Grade Classes of Mrs. Kolb and Mrs. Kent

Trek Mountain Bike Item: 204 Value: $500 The fourth grade gift for this year’s auction is a Mountain Bike. Thanks to parent donations and the generosity of Traction Bikes in Pleasant Hill, we are pleased to offer a 2010 Haro flightline 3. This Mountain Bike has a 16” aluminum frame with double wall wheels. This gift will includes a $50 gift certificate to Traction for any equipment you may need. Donor: The Fourth Grade Classes of Mrs. Roque and Mrs. AldAldermanerman

Everyone Loves Kinder's Basket! Item: 205 Value: $225 This basket is for the serious Kinder's lover - and who isn't? Basket includes: • 1 bottle of each of Kinder’s Marinades, BBQ Sauces, and Rubs (14 different types) • 2 bottles of 2005 Kinder's Merlot • Certificate for a 10lb. Prime Rib • $25 Gift Card • BBQ Special (4-5 racks ribs, 15 Chicken 1/4's, 6lbs. Ball Tip, 20 Hot/Mild Links) Donor: The Fifth Grade Classes of Mrs. Navarro, Mrs.Mrs. StephStephenson,enson, and Mrs. West

"Boutique Transport to Boutique Wineries"

Paparazzi (Teacher Time ~~~ Minimum bid increment of $15)

Sundae School Item: 220 No, we don’t mean going to school on Sunday….we mean having a sundae at school! Don’t miss out on this yummy treat! The Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Lundin and Ms. Neely, will serve ice cream sundaes (after the kids eat lunch, of course) from 12:00 to 12:30 on the Kindergarten playground……date still to be determined by teachers. Don’t let this opportunity melt away! This will be a sign–up at $10 per childchild. Open to all K-5 students. Donor: Mrs. Lundin and Ms. Neely

Ice Cream and a Movie with Mrs. Briscoe Item: 221 Value: Priceless! Two lucky winners, who are currently in Mrs. Briscoe's first grade class,class will get the opportunity to go eat ice cream at the San Francisco Creamery and enjoy the movie RIO at the Walnut Creek Theater. This fun afternoon will take place on April 17, time to be determined after the auction. It will be after lunch and before dinner. All participants are to be dropped ofofffff at the San FraFrancisconcisco Creamery and picked up at the theater. Donor: Mrs. Briscoe

Ice Cream and a Movie with Mrs. Djajakusuma Item: 222 Value: Priceless! Two lucky winners, who are currently in Mrs. Djajkusuma’s first grade classclass, will get the opportunity to go eat ice cream at the San Francisco Creamery and enjoy the movie RIO at the Walnut Creek Theater. This fun afternoon will take place on April 17, time to be determined after the auction. It will be after lunch and before dinner. All participants are to be droppdroppeded ofofffff at the San Francisco Creamery and picked up at the theater. Donor: Mrs. Djajakusuma

Buon Appetito! Dinner and Movie with Ms. Fischer Item: 223 Value: Priceless! Room E-4 will be transformed into Luigi’s Café. Come enjoy an afternoon filled with the sights, tastes, and sounds of Italy! Five students will enjoy a delicious Italian dinner followed by a showing of Lady and the Tramp. Includes apron, chef hat and mustache. Open to all K-5 students. 3:00-4:30PM – Date to be determined after the aucauction.tion. Donor: Ms. Fischer

Buon Appetito! Dinner and Movie with Mrs. Cerri Item: 224 Value: Priceless! Room E-4 will be transformed into Luigi’s Café. Come enjoy an afternoon filled with the sights, tastes, and sounds of Italy! Five students will enjoy a delicious Italian dinner followed by a showing of Lady and the Tramp. Includes apron, chef hat and mustache. Open to all K-5 students. 3:00-4:30PM - Date to be determined after the auction.auction. Donor: Mrs. Cerri

Buon Appetito! Dinner and Movie with MMrs.rs. GallagherGallagher Item: 225 Value: Priceless! Room E-4 will be transformed into Luigi’s Café. Come enjoy an afternoon filled with the sights, tastes, and sounds of Italy! Five students will enjoy a delicious Italian dinner followed by a showing of Lady and the Tramp. Includes apron, chef and mustache. Open to all K-5 students. 3:00-4:30PM - Date to be determined after the auction.auction. Donor: Mrs. Gallagher

Baseball Adventure with Mrs. Kolb & Mr. Lessig Item: 226 Value: Priceless! Your child and a friend will join Mr. L & Mrs. Kolb (and her kidlets) to a Stockton Ports (minor league A’s baseball team) for a day of fun. Lunch and activities wristband included. Bring your glove! Open to all K-5 students. Date to be determined after the auction – will be one of the following Sundays: April 17 th , May 1 st , May 22 nd , or June 5 th . Donor: Mrs. Kolb and Mr. Lessig

Time for Redemption Island ––– Survivor Finale Party Item: 227 Value: Priceless! Are you a Survivor fan? If so, join us for the party no one wants to miss… The Ultimate Survivor Party. Show your survivor spirit….by wearing your best survivor attire and being a part of a challenge like eating chocolate covered worms, or biting the head of a fish! You’ll be able to play for Individual Immunity or even an Individual Reward (maybe even a NO Homework Pass!) All of this while watching the finale on the big screen! TenTenTen spaces available at $50/per personperson. Open to 4 th and 5 th graders only . Prizes, food, and fun for all who dare to join us! Donor: Mrs. AldermAldermanan and Mrs. Roque

Tea Time aatt Babington’s Tea Room in Rome, Italy with Mrs. West & Ms. Kent Item: 228 Value: Priceless! Room F4 will be transformed into Babington’s Tea Room, Rome, Italy. Six students will enjoy a traditional English tea as offered to the English when visiting Rome, Italy. Open to all K-5 students. 12:10–12:50PM - Date to be determined after auction. Donor: MMMrMrrrs.s. West and Ms. Kent

Ciao Bella Dinner with Mrs. Navarro & Mrs. Stephenson Item: 229 Value: Priceless! Six lucky studenstudentsts will meet at John Swett to create an Italian feast including pasta, salad, bread, and dessert all while listening to Italian music. Now, that’s Italian! Open to students in Mrs. Navarro’s or Mrs. Stephenson’s classes. Thursday, April 14 th 3:30-6:00PM Donor: MMMrMrrrs.s. Navarro and Mrs. Stephenson

Bowling Fun with Mrs. Lopez Item: 230 Value: Priceless! Mrs. Lopez (from the Learning Center) and her family would like your child and a friend of his/her choice to join them for a game of bowling at Paddock Bowl. Winner must be a current KK----55 student who has attended the Learning Center. Date and time to be determined after auction. Donor: Mrs. Lopez

Lunch with Mrs. Lopez & Mrs. Fredericks Item: 231 Value: Priceless! Two lucky winners will get the opportunity to go out to lunch with Mrs. Lopez and Mrs. Fredericks from the Learning Center during their regular lunch time. Winners must be current KK----55 students who have attended the Learning Center. Date to be determined after auction. Donor: Mrs. Lopez and MMMrs.Mrs. Fredericks

Out to Lunch with the Principal and Office Manager! Item: 232 Value: Priceless! No eating in the cafeteria for a day. A John Swett student and friend get to choose where they would like to have lunch with Mrs. Pampe and Mrs. Buccellato! Open to all K-5 students. May 24, 11:45-1:00PM, place to be determined after auction. Donor: Mrs. Pampe and Mrs. Buccellato

Recycle PickPick----UpUp with Mr. Greg in the “Cart” (5/18) Item: 233 Value: Priceless! One student will drive around the John Swett campus with Mr. Greg to pick-up recycle bins, dump the bins, and then return them to the classrooms. Open to all K-5 students. May 18 th 9:30AM until finished. Donor: Mr. Greg

Recycle PickPick----UpUp with Mr. Greg in the “Cart” (5/25) Item: 234 Value: Priceless! One student will drive around the John Swett campus with Mr. Greg to pick-up recycle bins, dump the bins, and then return them to the classrooms. Open to all K-5 students. May 25 th 9:30AM until finished. Donor: Mr. Greg

Recycle PickPick----UpUp with Mr. Greg in the “Cart” (6/1) Item: 235 Value: Priceless! One student will drive around the John Swett campus with Mr. Greg to pick-up recycle bins, dump the bins, and then return them to the classrooms. Open to all K-5 students. June 1 st 9:30AM until finished. DDDonor:Donor: Mr. Greg

Recycle PickPick----UpUp with Mr. Greg in the “Cart” (6/8) Item: 236 Value: Priceless! One student will drive around the John Swett campus with Mr. Greg to pick-up recycle bins, dump the bins, and then return them to the classrooms. Open to all K-5 students. June 8 th 9:30AM until finished. Donor: Mr. Greg

Recorder lessons with Mr. Buschiazzo (aka Mr. B)B)B) Item: 237 Value: Priceless! Come spend 2-thirty minute recorder sessions (3:00-3:30) with Mr. B, culminating into a recording that students will be able to keep. Open to six studentsstudents,, 3, 3 rdrdrd ---5-555ththth grades only – school recorder provided. Date to be determined after auction. Donor: Mr. Buschiazzo

Come have fun with “Tim” the tool man Lusk Item: 238 Value: Priceless! One student will spend an hour helping our own “Tim” the tool man Lusk fixing up John Swett Elementary. Date and Time to be determined after auction. Donor: Tim Lusk

Rome (Family Fun ~~~ Minimum bid increment of $10)

Family Fun by the Bay Item: 300 Value: $355 Enjoy a great day and night by the Bay! This package includes a $150 gift card to Hotel Vitale and a family fun pack which includes 4 tickets for the Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise or RocketBoat Ride, 4 tickets for the Turbo Ride 3D/4D, 4 carousel rides, and one two hour parking pass at Pier 39. Includes coupon book with great savings at Pier 39 stores and restaurants, and a $25 Shell gas gift card. Donor: Pier 39, John Swett PTA, and Shell CheChemicalmical

Buchanan Field & Byron Airport Tour for 202020 Item: 301 Value: Priceless! Tour agenda includes: Airport viewing plaza, Air Traffic Control Tower (watch controllers in action and ask questions), Air Ambulance helicopter with CalStar or Reach crews, Vietnam Era helicopter (climb inside and sit in the pilot’s seat), and van tour of the airport. View the inside of a small airplane, corporate jet air craft, air craft hangers, and airport operations equipment (includes fire engines & rescue fire equipment.) For ages 8 and up. Certificate entitles winner and 19 guests to a 1-hour tour. Donor: Buchanan Field and Byron AirporAirportttt

Take Me Out to the Ballgame! Item: 302 Value: $150 Have some family fun with four tickets to a Giants Game! Seats are awesome – lower box/right field! Game to be mutually agreed upon by the lucky winner and the Johnson Family Donor: Delta Tech Service, Inc. Take Me Out to the Ballgame, Again! Item: 303 Value: $150 Have some family fun with four tickets to a Giants Game! Seats are awesome – lower box/right field! Game to be mutually agreed upon by the lucky winner and the Johnson Family Donor: Delta Tech Service, Inc. Family Fun Pack Item: 304 Value: $182 Family Pass to Oakland Zoo : Guest pass for two (2) adults & two (2) children and free parking Children’s Fairyland : One-day admission for four (4) Lawrence Hall of Science : 2 family passes $25 gas card Donor: Oakland Zoo, Children’s Fairyland, Lawrence Hall of Science, and Shell ChemicaChemicallll

Family Night Out! Item: 305 Value: $150 Movie Passes : 4 Contra Costa Cinema Movie Passes Rocco’s Basket : $25 Rocco's Gift Certificate, Bottle of Stella Sangiovese wine, Rocco's coffee mug, Rocco's kitchen towel, San Pellegrino sparkling water, Italian brands of spaghettini, polenta, and tomatoes Dessert : $20 gift card to Ian’s Yogurt Donor: Contra CosCostata Cinemas, Rocco‘s PizzaPizza,, and John Swett PTA

Oh Pool Boy! Item: 306 Value: $400 Enjoy your summer with one free membership fee to Forest Hills Aquatic Park. Don’t forget your sunscreen! Winner is required to pay yearly dues of $525. Expires: 10/31/11 Donor: Forest Hills Aquatic Park

Summer Fun Pack Item: 307 Value: $200 Great America : One-day admission for two (2) to Great America de Young Museum in SF : Four (4) VIP passes to the de Young museum or the Legion of Honor in Golden Gate Park Lindsay Wildlife Museum : Four museum guest passes. $25 Shell Gas Card : Fill up that tank and have some fun! Donor: Great America, de Young museum, Lindsay WildlifeWildlife MuMuseum,seum, and Shell Chemical

River Rafting for Four Item: 308 Value: $79 Certificate for four-person self-guided raft rental with shuttle on the Lower American River located in Rancho Cordova. Also includes a $25 Shell Chemical gift card. Donor: American River Raft Rentals and Shell Chemical

Family Day in San Jose! Item: 309 Value: $105 Enjoy this family four pack of passes to the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, and the Tech Museum of Innovation. Also includes a $25 Shell Gas card! Donor: Children’s’ Discovery Museum of San Jose, the Tech Museum of Innovation, and Shell Chemical

Super Franks Fun Adventure Item: 310 Value: $65 Enjoy a night out with your family at Super Franks Fun Adventure in Pleasanton. Package includes: Large pizza, fountain drinks, family size garden salad, kids meals, and 45 tokens. Donor: Super Franks

For The Family That Loves Trains! Item: 311 Value: $225 Sonoma Train Town Railroad Guided steam train tour through 10 acres of land in Sonoma County. Includes four passes. CA. State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento Enjoy four passes to one of the finest and most visited interpretive railroad museums in North America. Run-A-Locomotive! The World Famous "Run-A-Locomotive" program allows you to rent a vintage diesel locomotive and operate it on the museum grounds, under the close supervision of your own private instructor. Gift certificate is good for a one hour rental in a plan “A” locomotive. $25 Shell gift card Donor: Feather River Rail Society, John Swett PTA, CA. StaStatete Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento, and Shell Chemical

Arrivederci! (Ge(Getawaystaways ~~~ Minimum bid increment of $15)

TwoTwo----NightNight Stay at South Lake Tahoe Condo Item: 400 Value: $495 Conveniently located in the heart of South Lake Tahoe just below Heavenly Valley Ski Resort. Just steps away from skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, fishing, sledding, boating, parasailing and a whole lot more! This 3 bedroom newly renovated mountain-themed, two-story condominium is completely furnished with full amenities including gas fireplace, washer/dryer, microwave, cable and much more. Requires $200 refundable deposit and $75 cleaning fee. Some holidays excluded. Winner is to check availability and make arrangements directly with the Pico family. Expires March 19, 2012. Includes 8 complimentary passes to Chevys Restaurant, fun activities for the car ride, and a $50 Shell gift card. Donor: The Pico Family, Chevys RestaurantRestaurant,, Shell Chemical, and Borders

Experience Land & Sea in Beautiful San Francisco Item: 401 Value: $396 Getaway, and Sail the Bay - the Catamaran Way! Explore The City by the Bay - the GoCar way! Certificate is good for 2 adult seats on a regularly scheduled Bay Cruise aboard the “Adventure Cat,” a 55’ sailing Catamaran. Expires: 3/19/12. Also includes two (2) GoCar Tour certificates (each one is good for a 2-hour tour for two), and $150 gift card to Hotel Vitale. Donor: Adventure Cat Sailing Charters and John Swett PTA

Monterey Plaza Hotel and Whale Watch Item: 402 Value: $284 Enjoy a one-night stay at the beautiful Monterey Plaza Hotel on Cannery Row, and experience one of the best whale watching trips offered in the area. Certificate is good for two passes any time of the year. Includes a $25 Shell Gas card. Donor: John Swett PTA, Monterey Bay Whale Watch, and Shell Gas

Sierra City Cabin Item: 403 Value: $500 Two nights and 3 days to get away! Quaint, rustic cabin in Sierra City, near the Lake Basin and Haskell Creek. Sleeps 6 to 8 comfortably. Full kitchen and 1 ½ baths. Near great hiking and fishing. A great place to get away and relax. DonorDonor:: David Stone and Francine Jolton

Make Your Happy Happen in San Diego! Item: 404 Value: $710 Does your family love animals? What about Legos? SeaWorld provides all kinds of ways to experience an unforgettable animal connection. If your family is seeking more fun than ever before, LEGOLAND California Resort is the place to visit. At LEGOLAND California, there are more than 50 rides, shows and attractions. Package includes four single day admission tickets to SeaWorld, two- buy one, get one free passes to LegoLand, fun activities for the car ride or flight, and a $250 Visa gift card to be used towards accommodations. Donor: John Swett PTA, SeaWorld, LegoLand, and BBordersorders

Parent’s Night Away Item: 405 Value: $240 Need a break but don’t have time to go very far? Enjoy a weekend night stay at the luxurious, full service Renaissance Club Sport Hotel. Grab a bite to eat with a $50 gift card to Basil Leaf Café in Danville. Includes valet parking at hotel and complimentary access to Club Sport. DonoDonor:r: Renaissance Club Sport and Basil Leaf Café in Danville

CoupleCouple’’’’ss Indulgence Item: 406 Value: $550 You deserve it! Enjoy an overnight stay for two in a deluxe guestroom, including tax and parking at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, and dinner at Amber Bistro in Danville. Includes a $200 gift card to be used towards spa treatments, an additional night, or at the restaurant. Expires March 31, 2012. Valid at Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa only. Donor: John Swett PTA, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, and Amber Bistro

Romantic Milliken Creek Inn & Spa Getaway Item: 407 Value: $820 Milliken Creek Inn & Spa is known as a romantic enclave: sumptuous, seductive and secluded. Celebrate your love at Milliken with this $500 Milliken Creek Inn & Spa gift card and spend the weekend in luxury! Included in this package is a couple’s massage at the Milliken Spa and romantic turndown on the first night with chocolate-covered strawberries, candles and rose petals. Donor: East Bay Welding Supply and Milliken Creek IInnnn & SpaSpa

Milan (Health, Wellness, and Glamour ~~~ Minimum bid increment of $10)

Check out ThirtyThirty----OneOne Gifts and Treat Yourself! Item: 500 Value: $56 Gift Certificate for $50 towards the purchase of Thirty-One Gifts Products as well as 1 item personalized for free! Thirty-One Gifts sells organizers, totes, purses, accessories, and stationary. Most of the products can be embroidered. They make great gifts and are very reasonably priced. Ready to check out Thirty-One Gifts? Go to: www.mythirtyone.com/bfisher DonorDonor:: Beth Fisher

Woman’s Relaxation Basket Item: 501 Value: $187.00 Does waiting in the 2:45 p.m. pickup carpool line stress you out sometimes? We have created the perfect remedies to be used over time for you!! This relaxation basket includes a $50 Gift Certificate for a massage at Massage Envy Spa and a $55 Gift Certificate for a Traditional Spa Pedicure at Kelly Ann’s Day Spa. Also included are Bath & Both Works Aromatherapy Body Wash & Foam Bath, Sugar Scrub, Body Lotion and three wick candles in two luscious scents: Eucalyptus Spearmint Stress Relief and Sensual Black Currant Vanilla. And what gift basket donated by Girl Scouts would be complete without some cookies? We’ve included a box of Samoas to enjoy, as well. This “basket” comes in a beautiful hat box that’s perfect for storing keepsakes. You’ll be one of the only women in the carpool line smiling after you’ve enjoyed these goodies, and you’ll smell quite lovely too! Donated with love by JSE Daisy Scout Troop Number 3105531055,, Jr, Jr.Jr . Girl ScScoutout Troop Number 31016, and Brownie Troop 31350

Got Wrinkles? Item: 502 Value: $450 Then you need BOTOX! Gift certificate good for a free consultation and treatment for Botox Cosmetic, a popular wrinkle relaxer. The treatment includes one “target” (examples: forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet) area and one “localized” (examples: brow lift, dimpled chin, neck bands) area. Donor: Dr. Eric Mariotti at MSpa

Hit the Gym (Bar Method) All Decked Out Item: 503 Value: $200 Want long, firm thighs, lifted seat, flat abs and sculpted arms? The Bar Method workout combines the muscle-shaping principles of isometrics, the body-elongating practice of dance conditioning, the science of physical therapy and the intense pace of interval training…..all guaranteed to kick your you-know-what! $200 gift certificate good for Bar Method (www.barmethod.com) classes at the Walnut Creek or San Ramon studios. Donor: Bar Method East Bay

Orthodontic Treatment ––– Dr. Stephen Harper Item: 504 Value: $1000 Considering braces for yourself or for your child?? This certificate entitles you to $1000 towards braces! Valid for patients not yet in treatment. Donor: Stephen J. HarperHarper,,,, D.D.S.

Teeth Bleaching by Dr. Lavino Item: 505 Value: $430 Professional teeth bleaching using a custom made take-home tray system. Includes free dental exam. Donor: Dr. Sebastian Lavino

Teeth Whitening by Dr. Huguet Item: 506 Value: $630 Professional teeth whitening system, and one Oral-B Professional Care rechargeable toothbrush! Donor: MMMichaelMichael E. Huguet, D.D.S.

The Perfect Smile by Dr. Jennifer L. Martin Item: 507 Value: $250 $250 certificate towards superb orthodontic care from Dr. Jennifer L. Martin. Includes examination, appliances and all orthodontic procedures in Dr. Martin’s office. May be used by new patients or existing patients who have not begun treatment or by patients who are already in progress but not fully paid. Donor: Jennifer L. Martin, D.D.S.

Ultimate Mother’s Day Indulgence! Item: 508 Value: $511 Come and indulge yourself starting with a haircut by Fanae, a facial with Veronica, and a massage with Cody at Indulge Salon in Walnut Creek. Other items at this “Best of the Bay Hair Salon” include hair products from their exclusive line “Prive” and “Unite,” and a Manicure from E Nails Salon. Invite a friend to come along, and have lunch over mojitos with this $50 gift card from Havana. Donor: Fanae Marieiro, Cody and Veronica at Indulge Salon, Havana, and E Nails Salon

Pamper Yourself Package Item: 509 Value: $210 Haircut & Style : Haircut by Megan Emerson at Phyxx Salon Lunch : $25 gift certificate to Lemon Grass Bistro YogaWorks : One month of Free Yoga classes at Yoga Works in Walnut Creek. Deep Pore Cleansing Facial : Pamper yourself with a Deep Cleansing Facial from Stephanie at Steph’s Room in Pleasant Hill. You will experience a deep pore cleansing followed by an enzyme application, steam, extractions, and end with a customized masque. Donor: Haircut by Megan Emerson at Phyxx Salon, LemonLemon GrasGrasss Bistro, Stephanie Knight at Steph’s Room and YogaWorks 16

Mother’s Day Basket #1 Item: 510 Value: $330 Microdermabrasion Facial Treat mom to a Diamond Microdermabrasion facial by Skin Care by Timberly in Lafayette. Citrus Salon Gift Certificate for haircut and style at Citrus Salon on Main Street in Martinez. Hair care products included: KMS Shampoo and conditioner, and KMS blow dry lotion. Spray Tan and Wax Treatment 2 airbrush spray tan sessions and $50 towards any waxing service at Skin Image Marjorie Bolt Massage $85 Relax, Rejuvenate, and Renew with this 60 minute combination massage. Donor: Skin Care by TimberlyTimberly,, Jenn Surges at Skin Image, TessaTessa Rangel and CandiCandicece Ferroggiaro at Citrus SaloSalon,n, and Massage by MarjorieMarjorie Bolt

Mother’s Day Basket #2 Item: 511 Value: $450 Barnes and Noble Nook Creekside Montessori wants you to have a NookColor with Wi-Fi! Enjoy reading everything with this stunning 7-inch color touch screen Nook. Download magazines & newspapers in rich color, even your kids' books come alive. There are over 2 million titles at your fingertips and you can surf the web, play games and even listen to music. Custom Dermasweep Facial Treatment includes Dermasweep Facial, and hydrating anti-ageing collagen eye and lip treatment. 2 sets of handmade napkin rings by a John Swett Grandma! Stationary Assortment from Borders Donor: Creekside MontessoriMontessori,, Jennifer Lara from Aspen Day Spa, Julia Quontamatteo’s Grandma,Grandma, and Borders

Elite Electrolysis ––– Permanent Hair Removal Item: 512 Value: $70 Have unwanted hair?.... Have it permanently removed with these two (2) 30-minute sessions of hair removal by Deborah DiSalvo. Donor: Deborah DiSalvo

Tiffany & Co. Pendant Item: 513 Value: $150 Beautiful sterling silver Return to Tiffany heart and key tag pendant on a 16” chain. Donor: Tiffany & Co.

Path Performance Training Center Item: 514 Value: $700 Specializing in you! All ages and all levels, from nutrition to condition, let personal trainer Michele Henry whip you into shape! Certificate is good for 10, 1-hour sessions with a certified, professional trainer. Donor: The Dowell Family and Path Performance TrainingTraining CenCenterter

Step It Up Day ---n-nnn---- Night Gym and Studio Item: 515 Value: $105 Certificate entitles bearer to a one month pass and free registration to Step It Up in Pleasant Hill. Donor: Step It Up in Pleasant Hill

Chiropractic Evaluation Item: 516 Value: $75 Complimentary evaluation by Della Faulkner, DC in Lafayette. Donor: Della Faulkner, DC

California Fitness 24/7 Item: 517 Value: $270 Two month guest pass with unlimited access to all boot camps for one full month. Located in Downtown Martinez. Donor: California Fitness 24/7

The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Just for Kids ~~~ Minimum bid increment of $10)

Lights & Sirens at Your Next Party? Item: 600 Value: $250 Do you have an aspiring firefighter? Then this one is for you! How cool would it be to have a fire truck come to your house for your child’s birthday? The kids can explore the truck, turn on its sirens and what??? Spray the hose? Oh yes they can! Have a blast! Can be used for any event. Gift certificate good for a one-hour event. Donor: Fire Trucks 4 Hire

Birthday Girl Package ––– “Libby Lu Style” Item: 601 Value: $275 Have your little girl bring 5 of her friends to Studio 929 to get their hair styled, make-up done and nails polished by Crystal Davis and Jessica Elligson. Valid on a Sunday from 10-2. The girls will love being pampered! Donor: Studio 929

American Girl Doll Item: 602 Value: $130 Say “Aloha” to Kanai, the 2011 American Girl doll of the year. From rescuing a baby monk seal to pitching in at her family's shop, Kanani™ loves to help others and share the Aloha spirit of Hawai'i. Experience her world! Included in this package is a handmade JSE sweatshirt and jeans. Donor: Dr. & Mrs. Kent Hobert (JSE Grandparents)

Spanish Summer Camp Item: 603 Value: $225 Give your child the gift of foreign language! This gift certificate entitles the winner to a one week Spanish summer camp at Viva el Español for one child grades K-5th at their Lafayette location. Camps run Monday-Friday from 9am to noon the weeks of June 27, July 11, July 18, and Aug. 15. Join us for a week of storytelling, music, art and games – all in Español! Expires August 31, 2011 Donor: Viva el EspaEspaññññolololol

For Your Honor Roll Student Item: 604 Value: $500 $500 gift certificate for use towards tuition of any Education Unlimited summer program. Camps are located at UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA, MIT, Tufts, and more. Learn and have fun this summer while living on a prestigious college campus! Camps include Sally Ride Space Camp for Girls, Acting Camp, College Admission Prep Camp Intensive, Creative Writing, Video Production, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking and Creative Writing. Donor: Education Unlimited

Roughing It Day Camp Item: 605 Value: $325 Roughing It Day Camp is proud to donate a gift certificate in the amount of $325 to be used towards a one week session of outdoor explorers. Visit www.roughingit.com for program and registration information. Certificate must be redeemed by May 1, 2011. Donor: Roughing It Day Camp

Lunch with a Martinez Police Officer and His Dog! Item: 606 Value: Priceless! A Martinez Police Officer will bring lunch for up to 5 children and will let the kids sit in the police car and turn the sirens on! Great idea for your next birthday party or have the police officer come to school to meet with your child and friends! Gift certificate valid for one hour and expires March 1, 2012. Date must be mutually agreed upon by the MTZ Police Department and the lucky winner. Donor: Martinez Police Department

Tumble & Bounce Birthday Party Item: 607 Value: $200 Gift certificate good for a Tumble and Bounce Birthday Package at Liberty Gymnastics. Goody bags provided! Good for up to 10 children. Donor: Liberty Gymnastics

Healthy Kids Pack #1 Item: 608 Value: $228 My Gym One free membership and four weeks of classes for one child at My Gym in Walnut Creek or San Ramon. Expires 12/31/11 Sweet Tomatoes 2 complimentary meal passes to Sweet Tomatoes Bow Rack Gift certificate for four kids to participate in the Jr. Olympic Archery shoot. The targets are indoors and the bow and arrows are provided. This is a great way to introduce your son or daughter to a great sport and include some friends too. Offered on Saturday morning for 1 hr between 9-12. Located in Martinez. Encore Gym-Rocktopia Four Rock Climbing Tickets. Donor: My Gym, Bow Rack, Encore Gym, and Sweet Tomatoes

Healthy Kids Pack #2 Item: 609 Value: $220 Indoor Skydiving iFly Indoor Skydiving has donated two (2) experimental flights in their vertical wind tunnel! Includes all gear, classroom training and instruction by a certified flight instructor. Kids Belay : Introduce your children to the fun of climbing in a safe and supportive environment. These four (4) coupons are good for one-hour of Kids Belay which includes a harness and one hour of climbing with an experienced staff member. Classes held on weekends. For ages 6 to 13. Expires 12/1/11 Pleasant Hill Aquatics Membership Gift certificate valid for a one month membership to Pleasant Hill Aquatics Swim Club. One free membership per household. Valid for 2011 swim season. Donor: iFly SF Bay, Diablo Rock, and Pleasant Hill AquatAquaticicsicsicss

In Motion Dance Package Item: 610 Value: $200 Everything your dancer needs for her first month of dance class! Includes: One pair of medium tights, one medium leotard, one pair of size 11 tap shoes, one pair size 11 ballet shoes, and one month unlimited dance classes (for new students only.) Donor: In Motion Dance Center

California Adventure Day Camp Item: 611 Value: $150 Summer is coming, so it’s time to book summer camp! This certificate entitles the bearer to $150 towards any Summer Camp 2011 offering. Expires 8/15/11 Donor: Adventure Day Camp

222-2---VocalVocal Lessons: Songs of a Princess Items: 612-613 Value: $37.50 Students will improve their voice while singing songs of timeless animated fairly-tales. Class focus is for each princess to have a great time as they build strong voices and fond memories of a magical age. Midway through each class students enjoy a tea party fit for royalty. All students are encouraged to attend class in their princess attire! Simply put, the cutest class in the history of cute. One gift certificate per family – good for 2 lessons. New customers only. Ages: 4-7. Donor: Village Music School

222-2---”Glee””Glee” Classes Items: 614-615 Value: $37.50 A Willingness to sing and have fun is the only requirement to join. Village Music teachers play piano while encouraging students to be and sing at their best. Best vocal techniques are introduced as students have a great time singing the classic pop songs and mash-ups of Glee. Class places a strong emphasis on team building and camaraderie. One gift certificate per family – good for 2 lessons. New customers only. Donor: Village Music School 21

222-2---GroupGroup Piano Classes Items: 616-617 Value: $28 Making music and feeling successful are the best ways to keep kids enthusiastic about learning an instrument. Musical concepts such as rhythm and note reading are taught to kids as they learn favorite melodies. Keyboards are available to rent for home practice. One gift certificate per family. New customers only. Each gift certificate is good for two lessons. Donor: Village Music School

222-2---GroupGroup Guitar Classes Items: 618-619 Value: $28 Students will learn and improve techniques essential to guitar playing, such as strumming, proper hand position, chord transitions while learning songs that are popular and fun to play. Guitars are available to rent for home practice. One gift certificate per family. New customers only. Each gift certificate is good for two lessons. Donor: Village Music School

Martinez Junior High....Here We Come! Items: 620-621 Value: $125 Inside this backpack you will find all the essentials for a great start at Martinez Junior High. Stand tall and proud in your BULLPUPS T-Shirt and when it gets cold outside put on the hooded BULLPUPS sweatshirt. Start your year off right with a Student Body Planner and get into all the events at MJHS for a discount with your Student Body Sticker for your Student Body Card. Don’t forget to take notes with your Martinez Junior High ballpoint pen. Each back pack also includes a Life Touch fall portrait coupon valued at $50. Donor: Karen &&& Andy Armosino and Life Touch

JSE Enrichment Package Item: 622 Value: $172 All Fired Up! Your little one will enjoy this All Fired Up ceramics enrichment class! It’s a six week session, and is valid for the 2011/12 spring enrichment program. Enjoy your child’s masterpiece! Carpentry for Girls and Boys Gift certificate valid for one spring session of carpentry class at John Swett Elementary School. Donor: Becky Susini from All FiFiredred Up and Julie Cole from Carpentry

ARTrageous Adventures Item: 623 Value: $105 Art exploration and instruction for the young and old taught by Colleen Gianatiempo. Your child will absolutely LOVE this class! Certificate entitles one child (grade 1-5) to a six week class session. Donor: Colleen Gianatiempo

Giggles Birthday Party! Item: 624 Value: $230 Are you ready to play or celebrate a birthday? Giggles is an indoor play center with 7,000 square feet of play area and 5 birthday party rooms. This birthday package includes: a party for 12 children, 2 hours in a private room, set-up, drinks, napkins, table cloths, plates, favors for 11, personalized banner, family photo, clean-up, and a 1-month membership with unlimited visits. Donor: GiggGigglesles in Pleasant Hill

Tumble Ticket Item: 625 Value: $122 Good for one month of tuition, up to one hour weekly, of Encore Gymnastics, Dance or Cheerleading lessons for two (2) students. Redeemable only by first-time Encore students. Expires April 2012. Donor: Encore Gym

Florence (Photography, Art, and Entertainment ~~~ Minimum bid increment of $10)

Clix Portrait Studio Item: 700 Value: $173 Three pose digital package, one free membership, and a free 11x14 portrait. Expires: 12/31/11 Donor: Clix Portrait Studio

Clix Portrait Studio Item: 701 Value: $100 Fun Photo Art! (great gift idea). Your choice of either “Me and My Name” or an “Artistic (Andy Warhol Style) Rendering.” Expires 12/31/11 Donor: Clix Portrait Studio

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Items: 702-703 Value: $212 Gift certificate for two tickets to any production at the Berkeley Rep(Item 702 expires 7/12, and item 703 expires 7/11). Donor: Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Renoir Painting on Canvas Item: 704 Value: $150 This fresh and lively preparatory 21 by 28 sketch of “Young Girls at the Piano,” c.1892 was produced in response to an official commission from the French state. DDDonor:Donor: The Sutton Family

GREASE Is The Word! Item: 705 Value: $50 Head downtown to Los Toros for dinner and enjoy the rest of the evening at Alhambra High School’s production of Grease! Play date options are: April 14, 15, 16, 21, and 22 at 7:00 p.m. Includes two tickets and a $25 gift card to Los Toros in Martinez. Donor: Alhambra High School and John Swett PTA

"Diablo Foothills" on Canvas Item: 706 Value: Priceless! 18 X 24 framed acrylic on canvas original painting "Diablo Foothills" by Dee Steiner. Dee Steiner is a local artist and Martinez resident. She studied in New York City at the Art Student's League, locally at DVC, Las Positas colleges, and Civic Arts in Walnut Creek. She has won "Best in Show" with the Cayucus, Ca. Art Association, and had three one woman shows at Saint Mary's Library in Moraga. Donor: Dee Steiner

"Sunflowers" on Canvas Item: 707 Value: Priceless! 16 X20 gallery canvas original acrylic painting "Sunflowers" by Dee Steiner. Dee Steiner is local artist and Martinez resident. She studied in New York City at the Art Student's League, locally at DVC, Las Positas colleges, and Civic Arts in Walnut Creek. She has won "Best in Show" with the Cayucus, Ca. Art Association, and had three one woman shows at Saint Mary's Library in Moraga. Donor: Dee Steiner

Tommy T’s Comedy & Steak House Item: 708 Value: $480 Planning a night out with all your friends, or have a special occasion coming up? Tommy T‘s Comedy and Steak House is the perfect place to sink your teeth into a delicious steak, catch a big name comedian tear into an unforgettable set, and hang out with all your buddies! Includes 11121 tickets each good for two free admissions. Donor: The Asefi Family

California Shakespeare Theatre Item: 709 Value: $136 Two tickets to one performance in the 2011 season. Package includes a Thirty-one Gifts picnic blanket, and a $25 Safeway gift certificate for picnic goodies. Donor: California Shakespeare Theatre, Beth Fisher &&& Tony DamonDamon,,,, and John Swett PTA

Double Date Night! Item: 710 Value: $150 Enjoy an evening at the Willows Theatre in Martinez and dinner for four at Zio Fraedo’s in Pleasant Hill with your favorite couple! Package includes four tickets to any 2011 Willows Theatre Company Production and a Zio Fraedo’s gift card. Donor: Zio Fraedo’s and The Willows Theatre

Kindergarten Panoramic Items: 711-712 Value: Priceless! A framed panoramic picture of John Swett’s Kindergartners on the playground. A definite Keepsake, and a must have! Donor: John Swett PTA ananandan d Life ToucTouchhhh

Mario Andretti (Sports & Auto ~~~ Minimum bid increment of $10)

Thrasher Tour for Six Item: 800 Value: Priceless! Dude! Want to skate where the pros do? Then this auction item is for you! Grab your Skateboard and head to the Thrasher Magazine Crib in San Francisco. Learn how the magazine comes to print, then 180 over to the Thrasher In-door Skate Park across the street to ride the platform. Grind your way to the Warehouse and end your tour with some Thrasher garb for you and your friends, plus a year’s subscription to the Magazine. DO NOT get Axed out of winning this item, cuz it’s sure to be SICK! (This is a John Swett Exclusive Auction item. At least one adult must be present on the tour and is included as one of the 6 persons. Tour date is negotiable and signed waivers will be required to skate.) And Dude, use this $25 Shell gift card to getcha there. Donor: ThrThrasherasher Magazine, ttthethe Duarte FamilyFamily,, and Shell Gas

Service Your CCar,ar, Satisfy Your Cravings! Item: 801 Value: $350 This is the perfect basket for you if you love chocolate, wine, and your car! This basket includes one Viano Cab, one Viano Zin Port, 1lb. Of Main Street Sweets clusters and rocky road candy, ¼ lb. English toffee, turtles and peanut brittle, Main Street Sweets gift card, 2-“free scoop” tokens, assorted malt balls, and 4 Le Grand Truffles. But wait, that’s not all….also includes a $250 gift certificate for any product or service at Les Schwab. Donor: Les Schwab

Tahoe Donner Downhill Item: 802 Value: $271 Tahoe Donner is the perfect size for kids, offering an intimate family atmosphere. Four all day passes to Tahoe Donner downhill ski area for the 2011/2012 ski season. Not valid on holiday weekends. Includes a $25 Shell Gas card. Donor: Tahoe Donner AssoAssociationciation and Shell Gas

Sugar Bowl Lift Tickets Item: 803 Value: $182 Valid for two slightly restricted all-day lift tickets. Voucher is valid Sunday through Friday, excluding black-out dates. Includes $25 Shell gas card Donor: Sugar Bowl and Shell Gas

Father’s Day Package #1 Item: 804 Value: $135 San Francisco 49ers 2010 Pro Bowl Laser Autographed Football This Limited Edition Commemorative item is not available to the general public. Only 1000 of these footballs were created. Ace Hardware $30 gift certificate to Bill’s Ace Hardware Mark DeRosa Autographed Giants Baseball Donor: San Francisco 49ers, Bill’s Ace HarHardware,dware, and San FranciscoFrancisco Giants

Father’s Day Package #2 Item: 805 Value: $165 Canyon Sports $40 gift certificate to Canyon Sports. Infineon Raceway Gift certificate for two general admission tickets to the West Coast Moto-Jam. The exciting racing activities include AMA pro road racing, Super-moto and much more on Saturday, May 14, 2011. $25 gift card to Back Forty Donor: Infineon Raceway, Canyon SportsSports,, and Beth Fisher & Tony Damon

Calling all Oakland Fans! Item: 806 Value: $155 A’s Tickets Gift certificate for two Plaza Outfield tickets for an Oakland A’s 2011 regular season home game except for games on special event nights, games against Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees or SF Giants and all home games played in September and October. Oakland Raiders Autographed Willie Brown Flex Cap, “Commitment to Excellence” Book, and “The Team of Decades” Roster Book. Donor: Oakland Athletics and tthehe Oakland Raiders

Passport Parking #1 Item: 807 Value: Priceless! Here is your chance to have your own parking spot at school! Valid during the months of September, October, November and December 2011 and January 2012. Donor: John Swett Elementary School

Passport Parking #2 Item: 808 Value: Priceless! Here is your chance to have your own parking spot at school! Valid during the months of February, March, April, May and June 2012. Donor: John Swett Elementary School

Saint Mary’s Athletic Summer Camp Item: 809 Value: $495 Gift certificate valid for one traditional camp at Saint Mary’s College Athletic Summer Camp in Moraga. Some camps offered are soccer, lacrosse and basketball. Golf camp and clinics excluded. Camp for boys and girls ages 4-18. Donor: Saint Mary’s Athletics

Aikido Training Item: 810 Value: $160 2-months training for adult/teen/child in a traditional Japanese Martial Art that that is non- competitive, and non-violent. Adults, teens, and children train in a supportive and challenging atmosphere that is charged with “Ki” and “Shakti.” For more information, visit: www.aikido- hikaridojo.com Donor: Hikari Dojo

Bullpups and Bears for Boys! Item: 811 Value: $240 This certificate entitles the bearer admission to one session of BullPup Boy’s Summer Basketball Camp (June 20, - June 24, 2011.) Choose from boys entering grades 3-5 OR boys entering grades 6-8. Also includes one gift certificates for four reserved seats to any Cal Men’s Basketball home game, excluding UCLA, Stanford, or premier non-conference game. Donor: Mark Duarte and UnUniversityiversity of California Berkeley

Bullpups anandd Bears for Girls! Item: 812 Value: $170 This certificate entitles the bearer admission to one session of BullPup Girl’s Summer Basketball Camp (June 27– July 1, 2011.) For girls entering grades 3-8. Also includes one gift certificate for two reserved seats to any Cal Women’s Basketball home game, excluding Stanford. Donor: Mark Duarte and University of California BerkeleyBerkeley

John Doyle Soccer Camp Items: 813-814 Value: $265 Give your child one Week of John Doyle Soccer Camp this summer! Camp consists of comprehensive training in all areas. Donor: John Doyle Soccer Camp

We’ve got spirit, yes we do, we’ve got spirit, how ‘‘‘bout‘bout you? Item: 815 Value: Priceless! Get ready for the BIG game with this Alhambra High School Homecoming Package! Package includes: 4 tickets to the Homecoming game on Friday, October 28 th , AHS scarf, 2 water bottles, 4 t-shirts, 1 sweatshirt, and a lanyard. Go Dogs!! Donor: Alhambra High School

YMCA Birthday Party! Item: 816 Value: Priceless! Have your child’s next birthday party at the YMCA and let them pick the theme! Birthday Party Deluxe package includes: party for 12, birthday banner, plates, cups, and utensils. Donor: Masha Keshavarz

San Jose Sharks Jersey Item: 817 Value: Priceless! Do you love hockey? Then you will definitely not want to miss out on this San Jose Sharks Jersey signed by the team. Go Sharks! Donor: San Jose Sharks

Title Nine 999K9K Run Item: 818 Value: $118 $80 gift card to Title Nine women’s athletic and apparel, plus a spot in the 2nd Annual Title Nine Bay Area. A fun Race Day Expo with a live band awaits you at the end! This event is for women and girls only. Race takes place fall, 2011. Donor: Title Nine

East Bay Welding Supply 5000 Blum Rd Martinez, CA 94553 925-370-6700

Mangia! Mangia! (Wine & Dine ~~~ Minimum bid increment of $15)

Cristal Blue Carriage Wine Tour Item: 900 Value: $576 Boutique carriage to show you boutique wineries! Cristal Blue Carriage would like to show you “their wine country;” the little gem often missed by the general public, but producers of some exceptional wine. Package includes a six-hour tour in our six-passenger carriage. The carriage includes a bottle of champagne, water, sodas, liquor and a uniformed chauffer. Tour plans to be discussed at the time of your reservation. Valid Monday through Thursday. Coupon expires December 31, 2011. Donor: Cristal Blue Carriage

Prime Rib for 1212----1414 from Bulldog BBQ Item: 901 Value: $375 Gift certificate good for one seasoned and cooked Prime Rib that will feed 12-14 people, from Bulldog BBQ. For pick-up only. Includes a $100 gift card from Safeway to complete your meal. Donor: Bulldog BBQ, and Beth Fisher &&& Tony Damon

Winery Tour Package Item: 902 Value: $200 VIP Tour & Tasting at Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards You and four guests are invited to this Spanish-style winery located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Sonoma Carneros region of Northern California. Girard Winery : Certificate entitles winner to a Private Wine and Food Pairing for two in the VIP lounge. Donor: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards and Girard Winery

Make Wine 2011! Item: 903 Value: $500 Make your own dry red or white wine from the 2011 vintage! The lot includes local grapes, bottles and corks, winemaking space and equipment and the expertise of Sam Goth who made wine for 7 vintages back to 1995. Ideal for those curious about wine making and a good way to commemorate special events. Approximate amount of bottled wine is 10 cases. Donor: The Goth Family

AbalAbaloneone Feast Item: 904 Value: Priceless! The McAsseys and Greens will come to your home and prepare a fresh abalone dinner for eight people. Appetizers and dessert included! Don’t miss out on this delicacy that is sure to please! Date to be mutually agreed upon by the donors and the lucky winner, and must be September thru October, 2011. Donor: McAssey and Green Families 30

Verona (Other Stuff We Love ~~~ Minimum bid increment of $10)

Simply Music Piano Lessons Item: 950 Value: $120 With Simply Music, you learn: Great-sounding songs with both hands, immediately. Different styles of music-classical, contemporary, blues, jazz, and more, How to read chord symbols. Composition and improvisation. How to express yourself musically, and that music can be your lifelong companion! Lessons will be in a shared lesson. Donor: Ginny Blair

Add a Little Style to Your Yard Item: 951 Value: Priceless! These two wood Adirondack chairs made by John Lewis will look breathtaking in your yard. Sit back, relax, and pretend you are on Martha’s Vineyard! Donor: The Lewis Family

888ththth Grade Graduation ––– VIP Parking and Seating! Item: 952 Value: Priceless! This certificate entitles you to VIP parking and Six (6) front row seats at the Martinez Junior High School Promotion Ceremony on Thursday, June 9, 2011 on the Alhambra High School Football Field. Donor: Martinez Junior High PTA

Living Trust Gift Certificate Item: 953 Value: $400 Don’t have a living trust? Now is your time! Gift certificate in the amount of $400 valid towards fees and costs for preparing a living trust and related documents. Expires December 31, 2011 Donor: Turner, Huguet & Adams

“Fancy Nancy” Inspired Tutu Item: 954 Value: $60 Snugabug Tutus offers beautiful and unique boutique style tutus. All of our tutus are super full, made with soft tulle, and high quality embellishments. This tutu is inspired by the Fancy Nancy book series. It is on an elastic waistband; it is made using 4 different shades of purple and 3 different shades of pink. It is topped off with cow print ribbon, lots of lace, and a pink satin bow. Your little girl will look so fancy and feel so special in this adorable tutu. Also included is a $15 gift certificate to use yourself or give to someone else as a gift; your friends and family would love working with Snugabug Tutus to have a specially designed tutu created for any occasion. Donor: Kimberly Ellis from Snugabug Tutus

Roni Deutch Tax Center Item: 955 Value: $300 Certificate will allow the winner to receive one free 2010 Federal and State tax return including e-filing. Includes the book, “The Tax Lady’s Guide to Beating the IRS, and Saving Big Bucks on your Taxes.” Donor: Roni Deutch Tax Center in Martinez

The Finishing Touches! Item: 956 Value: $650 Scratch crown moulding off that long list of “To Do’s” around the house! 8 pieces of 3 5/8” of crown molding donated by The Moulding Company, and labor donated by Robert Salazar. Limited to two bedrooms, and paint not included. Donor: Robert Salazar and The Moulding Company

“Full Blown Movies” Celebration Package Item: 957 Value: $300 This 12’ inflatable screen with surround sound is perfect for a birthday party, outdoor movie night, or special occasion with family or friends. Package can be used for just about anything! Full Blown certificate is good for 1 “The Matinee” package and expires 9/30/11. Includes use of a popcorn and snow cone machine. Donor: Full Blown Movies, tthehe McLaughlMcLaughlinin Family, and the Beaty Family

8gb “4“4GGGG”””” iPod Touch Item: 958 Value: $245 This 8gb iPod touch packs a lot of functionality into a small device: it’s an iPod, video player, and Internet device that sends email, and browses the web. It is one of Apple’s “most popular iPods.” Also includes $45 in iTunes gift cards. Donor: Michelle Hudson, ttthethe McCoy Family, and Beth FisFisherher & Tony Damon

Nintendo Dsi Item: 959 Value: $230 Packed with features in a sleek folding design, the Nintendo DSi will enhance your gaming experience like never before. The Nintendo Dsi is black, comes with a starter kit, New Super Mario Bros., and Jr. Brain Trainer. DoDoDonor:Do nor: JoAnn &&& Paul Buccellato and Stacey & Joe Hernandez

John Swett Marquee Sign ~~~ by Month Item: 960 (September) Item: 965 (February) Item: 961 (October) Item: 966 (March) Item: 962 (November) Item: 967 (April) Item: 963 (December) Item: 968 (May) Item: 964 (January) Item: 969 (June)

Sign up to enjoy a month of Marquee Greetings. Surprise your child with a "Birthday Wish", Good Luck", "Have a Great Summer"...... to be displayed on the Marquee in front of the school. No Advertising will be posted; message will be up for 1-2 weeks time. Please specify in request time of month you would like message to appear, and we will do our best to accommodate. The auction committee will contact you for details of message. Donor: John Swett PTA

Encore Parents Time Off Event Ticket Item: 970 Value: $48 Valid for either “Parents Night Out” (three hours for two kids) or “Mid-Day Mini Camp” (three hour camp for two kids). Valid for current and new Encore students. Expires April 2012. Donor: Encore Gym

Sicily (Sign MeMe----UpUp Parties ~~~ Sign meme----upup parties sell out fast. Be sure to reserve your spot!)spot!)

Manis & Mimosas Item: 1050 Just in time for Mother’s Day, spend the morning being spoiled and pampered at Pinkie’s Nail Salon in Lafayette. Join us for manicures, mimosas and munchies!

Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011 Time: 10:30 am Cost: $25/person 10 person limit Donor: Leslie Keller, Alicia Bailey, Jen PerezPerez,,,, and Cindy George

Bunco Mania! Item: 1051 Bunco is just part of the fun…..it’s about a get together, a social event, a party, and a reason to leave the hubby and kids behind and have some drinks and appetizers with other John Swett Moms! Join the fun! Party held at Monya Manning’s house.

Date: Friday, May 20, 2011 Time: 6:30 pm Cost: $25/person No Limit! Donor: Monya Manning and Shawntelle Nunes

Go Speed Racer! Item: 1052 Fulfill your need for Speed at Umigo Indoor Kart Racing in Livermore! Real racing fun for Adults 18 and up. No Experience Necessary! Event includes safety Instruction and Use of all equipment, including suits, helmets and high performance Go Karts reaching speeds up to 40 mph. Afterwards, review your results and enjoy refreshments in a private party room.

Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011 Time: 4:00 pm Cost: $50/person for the experience ~ Bragging Rights - Priceless! 16 person limit (adults only) Donor: Umigo RacRacinging (Rico & Buck Families)

Vineyard Tour Item: 1053 Enjoy a tour of Rancho Las Juntas Vineyard with owners Steve and Genene Welch. You will first hike* to the highest point of the vineyard to take in the view while hearing about growing Petite Syrah and Zinfandel grapes. Next, you will walk to the equipment building to learn about the winemaking process from home winemakers Tim Keller and David Perez. After your tour, enjoy barrel-tasting and appetizers in the 100 year-old tasting room. *Please Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011 Time: 2:00 pm Cost: $35/person 20 person limit Donor: Welch, Keller, and Perez Families

Sutton Ranch Barbeque/Hoedown Item: 1054 Round up your boots for the hoedown. It’s a family style barbeque with pony rides and games for the kids, good food, music and drinks for the adults. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a little of the Old West in Martinez!

Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011 Time: 4:00-8:00 pm Cost: $25/person 40 person limit Donor: The Sutton Family

John Swett v. Morello Park Bocce Ball Tournament Item: 1055 Third annual John Swett v. Morello Park Bocce Ball Tournament! This is a fun and easy game. No experience necessary. Tournament will be held at the Martinez Marina Bocce Ball courts. Price includes a delicious BBQ lunch and lots of fun. Teams that come in first win t-shirts, and overall tournament winners receive a plaque to proudly display in their school’s office. Help us bring the trophy home! Tournament limited to ages 15 years and up.

Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011 Time: 9:00 am Cost: $30/person Donor: Titus, Gingrich, Largent, Cole, and Betti FamiliesFamilies

Pub Crawl of Martinez ––– Season 3 Item: 1056 The Third Annual Pub Crawl of Martinez will begin with a special drink and snacks at 4:30 p.m. at Ray’s Lounge. The group will progress on foot to Whiskey Lane, Ferry Street Station, and finally end on the patio of Bulldog’s BBQ. Each pub will offer a “special” drink at a discounted price for the pub crawlers only. On the private patio of Bulldog’s a small buffet meal will be served accompanied by music, heat lamps and a fire pit. Included in this event are food at Bulldog’s BBQ and Ray’s Lounge, discounted drinks, a commemorative wrist band, and a memorable afternoon/evening.

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011 Time: 4:30 pm Cost: $30/person Donor: Gingrich and Titus Families

Back to School Margarita Madness Item: 1057 Join us for margaritas, beer, wine, appetizers, taco cart, and an evening of fun. Come socialize with your friends and hopefully make some new ones!

Date: Saturday, August 27, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $50/person DonorDonor:: McLaughin, Beaty, EllioElliot,t, Leonard, Lindgren, and Lackey Families

Texas Hold’em ––– It’s Poker Night! Item: 1058 Come spend a night out and see if you’re the last one sitting in this no-limit style tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner come feel what it’s like to mix it up at the table. You couldn’t ask for a better playing setting than the Clauson’s Casino located right here in the Alhambra Valley. Food, drinks, laughs (and free playing advice) are guaranteed. Directions, additional details and seat reservation will be mailed prior to the tournament. Prizes awarded for top 3 finishers. Last 2 players at each table advance to Dealer-Dealt final table. Limited to 24 players (4 tables of 6 players.)

Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm ~ Cards dealt: 7:00 pm Cost: $65/ person Location: Clauson’s Casino Donor: Martin Olson and Peter Clauson

Private ScreeScreeningning of The Twilight Saga ~ Breaking DawnDawn Item: 1059 Calling all Twilight Fans!!!! Please join us for a private midnight showing of Breaking Dawn. In addition to seeing the movie with fellow RoadRunner parents (without waiting in line), we will have appetizers and drinks. The movie starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 18 at Contra Costa Cinema in Martinez.

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011 Time: 11:00 pm Cost: $30/person 42 person limit Donor: Kristen Lackey, Lori LeonLeonard,ard, Annette Lindgren, DinaDina Lee, aaandand Contra Costa Cinemas

Mind, Body and Brunch Item: 1060 Come join Janine and Marnie for all or part of this morning workout, complete with a healthy brunch. 9:00 am Hike into Briones (2 options) Option 1: approximately 3 mile hike – 30 to 45 minutes Option 2: approximately 5 mile hike – 1.5 to 1.75 hours 11:00 am Brunch 12:30 pm Yoga with certified yoga instructor, Katie Wilke. 1 to 1.5 hours

Date: Friday, May 13, 2011 Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Cost: $30/person 30 person limit Donor: Janine Pearson ananandan ddd Marnie Green

Beer Olympics Item: 1061 Think we are too old for an old fashion keger party? Think again! This night will be a blast from the past and sure to be something you wish you could remember. Join us for a night of beer pong, Foosball, washers, Bocce, Horse (basketball) and a few things that should never be posted on Facebook! Light appetizers will be served. Teams of two will be selected randomly when you walk in! Are you ready? We are! Includes pick-up and drop off at your home in Martinez/Pleasant Hill area and a chance to finally win your own trophy you can show off to your kids.

Date: Friday, June 3, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $35/person No limit! Donor: McLaughlin, Titus, BeatyBeaty,,,, and Doyle Families

Amazing Race San Francisco Item: 1062 Have you ever wanted to compete in the Amazing Race? Do you love competition, solving clues and completing tasks? Then find a partner and join us for the Amazing Race San Francisco, one of the most exciting, memorable events you will ever participate in. We’ll tell you where to start, but you’ll have no idea where it will end. Follow the clues, complete the tasks--throw in some moderate drinking--and you may be the next champion in a race around San Francisco. The race will last approximately two hours and will include ten teams. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Don’t miss this one. Past participants claim that this is one of the most fun events they have ever done. Can’t wait to see you there.

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011 Cost: $50/person 20 person limit Donor: The Allred and McLaughlin Families

Green Eggs and Glam Item: 1063 Mark your calendars for May 6th and come celebrate food, glamour, friendship and a very good cause. This auction item is for those women who want it all in the few short hours that their children are away at school. Sign up for this party and dine poolside at a beautiful hill side setting in Martinez. You will enjoy other glamorous attendees, a delicious brunch fare, mimosas and a “Dina Lee” signature cocktail. Glamour Do's and Don'ts: DO splurge on the $35.00 to attend. DON'T have so much fun that you forget to pick up your children from school!

Date: Friday, May 6th , 2011 Time: To be determined by host after auction Cost: $35/person Donor: Dina Lee

Briones Regional Park Trail Run & Healthy Breakfast Item: 1064 Get your running shoes on and join Mike Quontamatteo for a trail run (approximately 5 miles) in beautiful Briones Regional Park. The run will be on fire roads and single track trails through the hills for wonderful views of the surrounding woods and Mt. Diablo. All runners will leave from the Quontamatteo home in Tavan Estates and return back to their house for a healthy breakfast consisting of granola, oatmeal, yogurt, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and green tea. Happy Trails!

Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011 Time: 8:30 am Cost: $15/person 20 person limit Donor: The Quontamatteo Family

Private Screening of “Rio” Item: 1065 We’re going to Rio! The movie, of course! This spring, pack yourself up and head to Rio with your friends from John Swett! With its all-star studded cast, Rio is sure to be this spring’s hottest ticket! Tickets are $15.00 each and include a popcorn combo deal. The screening will be played at the Contra Costa Cinemas in Martinez. Bring your whole family, neighbors and friends! Get your tickets quick before they sell out!

Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011 Time: 9:30 am Cost: $15/person 200 person limit Donor: Contra Costa Cinemas

Delizioso! LeGateau Elegant has exclusively donated all cacakes!kes!

Swedish Princess Cake Item: 1075 Rich vanilla genoise layers with velvety custard and sweet red raspberry preserves then iced with fresh whipped cream and hand wrapped in marzipan. A house specialty done in the traditional style.

Chocolate Mouse RaRaspberryspberry Item: 1076 Moist chocolate cake layered with rich chocolate mousse and red raspberry preserves then covered with a creamy white chocolate ganache icing. A most requested cake!

Amaretto and Strawberries Item: 1077 Rich vanilla cake lightly brushed with Amaretto and layered with Amaretto custard and fresh sliced strawberries. A French Meringue vanilla buttercream ices this delicious cake.

Frangelico Mousse Item: 1078 Alternating chocolate and vanilla cake layers, brushed with Frangelico liqueur, filled with bittersweet chocolate mousse, iced with hazelnut buttercream and covered with chocolate ganache.

Chocolate Mousse Item: 1079 Rich chocolate mousse made with bittersweet chocolate and sweet cream fill chocolate cake layers with chocolate buttercream and dark chocolate ganache icing. A most requested cake!

Coffee Crunch Item: 1080 Vanilla cake layered with fresh whipped cream and coffee crunch candies. The original Blum’s recipe!

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Item: 1081 Moist velvety red velvet with cream cheese filling. An Old fashioned southern tradition

The Colosseum (Live Auction)

Ride The Roadrunner Float With JoAnn at Homecoming! Item: 1100 Value: Priceless! How fun would it be for you and three of your friends to “float” down Main Street in the Homecoming Parade with JoAnn? It would be SO incredibly fun! Roadrunner package includes: blue/gold hair spray, spray confetti, personalized homecoming t- shirts and John Swett Spirit wear. Donor: JoAnn Buccellato and John SwetSwettt PTA

VIP Tickets to the Father Daughter Dance! Item: 1101 Value: Priceless! We are ready to roll out the red carpet for two lucky little girls and their fathers on May 13th. This VIP set of tickets to the Father Daughter Dance includes a gift certificate for the girls to have their hair curled, dinner for four at La Tapatia, four dance tickets, two boutonnieres, two corsages, VIP parking, no waiting in line for photo, a special table just for your group, and a priceless night of fun! Dance to DJ tunes, snack on sweets and enjoy a great evening with the little ladies in your life! Donor: John Swett PTA

Mark Welch Entertainment and Kinder’s Dinner for 20! Item: 1102 Value: $850 Enjoy five (5) hours of DJ music by Mark Welch Entertainment and some fantastic BBQ with your Kinder’s gift certificate. Bearer entitled to catering for twenty (20) from Kinder’s. Includes two meats, three salads, dinner rolls and butter, BBQ beans, plates, napkins, plastic ware, and Kinder’s BBQ sauce. For pick-up only. Now your party is complete! Be sure to warn the neighbors!! Donor: Kinder’s and Mark Welch Entertainment

The Venetian in Las Vegas! Item: 1103 Value: $1650 The Venetian is one of the world’s largest five diamond resort and casino. Their 36- story Venetian tower sets the standard for upscale suites and amenities along the Las Vegas Strip. Whether it's a stroll along a cobblestone walkway, or a relaxing ride in an authentic Italian gondola, The Grand Canal Shoppes offers a Las Vegas shopping experience like no other. Enjoy world class dining, shopping and elegance in an atmosphere of sophistication and refinement. Delta Tech Service, Inc is donating a $850 Southwest gift card and a $750 Venetian resort and casino gift card. This provides round-trip airfare for two( or perhaps four if you find a good deal!), a two night stay at The Venetian, and about $250 for a show. Also includes a $50 gift card from Apollo Transportation. Donor: Delta Tech Service, IncInc.... and Apollo Transportation 41

Kid’s Evening With JoAnn Item: 1104 Value: Priceless! Have a night out without the kids knowing that they are having a better time than you are! They will be making pizza, cookies, playing games and reading stories with our one and only JoAnn Buccellato! This special evening can include up to 5 kids. Date to be arranged with JoAnn and is good for four hours: 6:00PM – 10:00PM. Don’t miss out on this special item! Donor: JoAnn Buccellato

The Principal & Office Manager Make You Dinner! Item: 1105 Value: Priceless! Mrs. Pampe and Mrs. Buccellato will prepare an elegant dinner for 8 people at Mrs. Pampe’s house! You will start off with cocktails and end the night with something sinfully sweet! Expires June 2011. Not valid on holiday weekends. Donor: Marj Pampe and JoJoJoAnnJo Ann Buccellato

Tropical Maui Getaway! Item: 1106 Value: $1850 Take a trip to the Hawaiian island of Maui! Enjoy 5 nights and 6 days in this beachfront condo on North Kannapali beach. Relax by the pool, hang out on the beach, or do a little shopping in nearby Whaler’s Village…you’re on vacation! Also includes a $50 gift card from Apollo Transportation.

Maui’s Mahana: 1 bedroom (king), 1 bath, sleeper sofa, private lanai, and washer/dryer. Close to shops, dining, and entertainment! May-September must book at least 45-60 days prior to requested time. Donor: Addie Hernandez and Apollo Transportation

LeGateau Calendar of Cakes ––– Desserts Pour Une Annee! Item: 1107 Value: Priceless! Enjoy one 6-inch cake a month for a year from the Bay Area’s finest bakeries LeGateau Elegant! How sweet is this? Must be used once a month only. Donor: LeGateau Elegant

555ththth Grade Promotion ––– Have the Best Seat in the House Item: 1108 Value: Priceless! The 5 th grade promotion only comes once! Get a parking spot with VIP parking, and front and center seating without the stress. Your front and center seating will accommodate 4 adults comfortably. Donor: John Swett PTA

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Item: 1109 Value: $1,100 Relax for two days/three nights in a place known throughout the world as the "Jewel of the Desert." The Arizona Biltmore provides a restful oasis of 39 acres covered with lush gardens, glistening swimming pools, award-winning spa, and Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced architecture. Set in the heart of Phoenix, the Arizona Biltmore has been a favorite of celebrities and U.S. presidents throughout its colorful history. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, the Valley of the Sun provides endless outdoor opportunities, such as, golf, horseback riding, Jeep tours, hot air ballooning, and Grand Canyon tours. Includes a $250 Visa gift to help you have fun! Donor: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa and John SwettSwett PTA

Mrs. Navarro’s 5 ththth Grade Class Project Item: 1110 Value: Priceless! Large Fruit Platter - Our class project contains a large professionally fired platter adorned with each student's thumbprint "fruit" in shades of purple and red. It is a wonderful keepsake of our 5th grade class! Although decorated in a fruit motif, we think you will find many uses for this beautiful platter, and it will be treasured for years to come. Don't miss out on the last personalized auction project your child will make at John Swett Elementary!

Mrs. Stephenson’s 5 ththth Grade Class Project Item: 1111 Value: Priceless! Delizioso Pane! Enjoy your bread like the Italians do! Serve a delicious loaf of bread from this, one of a kind, hand painted bread plate. Every olive cluster was painted on by a student from Mrs. Stephenson’s 5th grade class. Enjoy this loaf of bread and many more with a gift certificate from Panera Bread. This package is much too tasty to pass up!

Mrs. West’s 5 ththth Grade Class Project Item: 1112 Value: Priceless! What better way to commemorate your 5th grade year than with a beautiful quilt! Mrs. West's class of 2011 brings to you a familiar song "Fifty Nifty United States" encapsulated in patriotic fabric. This red, white, and blue hand crafted, hand embroidered quilt brings you the flowers of each of the 50 states. What a treasure this will become as we look back at the warm memories we created at John Swett.

GRAZIE to our Donors….

Adventure Cat Sailing Charters Cameron Hughes Wines Adventure Day Camp Canyon Sports Alhambra High School Chevy's All Fired Up (Becky Susini) Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose Allred Family Children's Fairyland, Oakland Amber Bistro Citrus Salon American River Raft Rental Cl!x Portrait Studio Apollo Transportation Clauson Family Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Contra Costa Cinemas Armosino Family Contra Costa Country Club Asefi Family Creekside Montessori Aspen Day Spa - Jennifer Lara Cristal Blue Carriage Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa Daisy Scout Troop Number 31055 Bailey Family David Stone and Francine Jolton Bar Method East Bay de Young Museum Basil Leaf Café Deborah DiSalvo Beaty Family Delta Tech Service, Inc. Berkeley Repertory Theatre Denon & Doyle Beth Fisher and Tony Damon Diablo Rock Climbing & Gym Big 5 Sporting Goods Dojo, Hikari Bill's Ace Hardware Dowell Family Bill's Chairs for Affairs Doyle Family Bill & Terry Wygal Dr. and Mrs. Kent Hobert Blair, Ginny Dr. Eric Mariotti at MSpa Bolt, Marjorie Dr. Jennifer L. Martin, DDS Borders Dr. Michael E. Huguet, DDS Bow Rack Dr. Sebastian Lavino, DDS Brownie Troop 31350 Dr. Stephen Harper, DDS Buccellato, Paul and JoAnn Duarte Family Buchanon Field and Byron Airport E Nails Salon Buck Family East Bay Welding Supply Bulldog BBQ Education Unlimited California Fitness 24/7 Elliott Family California Shakespeare Theatre Encore Gym

Faulkner, Della Lewis Family Feather River Rail Society Liberty Gymnastics Fire Trucks 4 Hire Lifetouch Forrest Hills Aquatic Park Lindgren and Lindsey Family Full Blown Movies Lindsay Wildlife Museum George Family Manning Family Gianatiempo, Colleen Marieiro, Fanae Giggles Marj Pampe Gingrich Family Mark Welch Entertainment Girard Winery Martinez Junior High Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards Martinez Police Department Goth Family McAssey Family Great America McLaughlin Family Green Family Milliken Creek Inn & Spa Havana Monterey Bay Whale Watch Hernandez Family Monterey Plaza Hotel Hudson, Michele My Gym ifly SF Bay Nunes Family In Motion Dance Center Oakland Athletics Indulge Salon Oakland Raiders Infineon Raceway Oakland Zoo John Doyle Soccer Camp Olson Family John Swett PTA Path Performance Training Center Johnson Family Pearson Family Johnson, Les and MaryLou Perez Family Jr. Girl Scout Troop Number 31016 Phyxx Salon (Megan Emerson) Julie Cole Pico Family Keller Family Pier 39 Keshavaraz Family Pleasant Hill Aquatics Kinder's Meats Quontamatteo Family Lackey Family Renaissance Club Sport Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa Rico Family Lawrence Hall of Sciences Rocco's Pizza Le Gateau Elegant - Karen DelBonta Roni Deutch Tax Center Lee Family Roughing It Day Camp Legoland Saint Mary's Athletics Lemon Grass Bistro Salazar Family Leonard Family Sam's Club Les Schwab San Francisco 49'ers

San Francisco Giants San Jose Sharks And a very special thank you to : Sea World Mrs. Alderman, Mrs. Briscoe, Mrs. Buccellato, Shell Chemical Mr. Buschiazzo, Mrs. Cerri, Mrs. Djajakusuma, Shell Gas Ms. Fischer, Mrs. Fredericks, Mrs. Gallagher, Skin Care by Timberly Mr. Greg, Ms. Kent, Mrs. Kolb, Mr. Lessig, Skin Image (Jen Surges) Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Lundin, Mr. Lusk, Ms. Neely, Snugabug Tutus (Kimberly Ellis) Mrs. Navarro, Mrs. Pampe, Mrs. Roque, State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento Mrs. Stephenson and Mrs. West!!! Steiner, Dee Step It Up Studio Steph's Room Studio 929 Super Franks Sutton Family Sweet Tomatoes Tahoe Donner Association Tech Museum of Innovation The Moulding Company Thrasher Magazine Tiffany & Co. Title Nine Titus Family Turner, Huguet & Adams Umigo Racing University of California Berkeley Village Music School Viva el Espanol Welch Family Willows Theatre Yogaworks Zio Fraedo's

GRAZIE Auction Committee!

Grade Level Gifts: Monya Manning and Shawntelle Nunes

Class Projects: Amie Gargaro and Angela Trantham

Teacher Time: JoAnn Buccellato and Beth Fisher

Sign MeMe----UpUp Parties: Alicia Bailey and Cyndi Silva

Decorations: Tracy Pico, Mary Peterson and Marnie Collier

Kids Photos: Hillary Duarte, Mindy Elliott and Lori Leonard

Dessert Auction: Karen Armosino

Absentee Bidding: Kristen Lackey, Annette Lindgren, Jenn Clauson and Karen Gray

Basket Assembly/ Raffle Tickets: Missy Dodson and Jennifer Randall

Auction Paddles: JoAnn Buccellato

Games: Kristi Gingrich

General Auction Committee: Alicia Johnson, Kristen Garcia, Deneen Wohlford, Janine Pearson, Melissa McAssey and Genene Welch.

And thanks to all of you who showed up on Wednesday night to help out!

THANK YOU STRANDWOOD VOLUNTEERS!

THANK YOU DENON & DOYLE!