2013 Auction Catalog - El Carmelo PTA

Table of Contents 

Evening Schedule............................................................3 

Auction Rules, Terms and Conditions .............................9 

Sample Bid Form ...........................................................12 

Absentee Bid Form ........................................................13 

My Family’s Shopping List .............................................15 

Lots of Ways to Play ......................................................16 

Auction Event Dates ......................................................17 

Live Auction ...................................................................21 

Premier Silent Auction ...................................................29 

El Carmelo Celebrities ...................................................33 

Kids ............................................................................37 

Parents...........................................................................50 

Family ............................................................................68 

Getaways & Around Town .............................................79 

Eat, Drink & Be Merry ....................................................84 

Art Gallery......................................................................91 

Beauty & Spa.................................................................92

To view the auction catalog online, 

please visit our website: 

www.ElCarmelo.PaloAltoPTA.org 

Remember . . . It’s All for the Children 

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Auction Schedule of Events 

6:00 Silent Auction Begins 

7:30 Silent Auction Begins Closing 

7:45 Silent Auction Ends 

8:00 Opening Act: Hot Premier Silent 

Auction Items 

8:15 Main Attraction: Live Auction 

9:30 Afterparty: Dance the Night 

Away 

10:00 Check Out Begins 

(payment by check is preferred) 

11:00 Time to Call It a Night! 

Good night and thank you for your support! 

El Carmelo Elementary School and your children 

greatly benefit from your generosity 

and the proceeds of this auction. 

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Dear El Carmelo families and staff, 

Do you remember your first Rock & Roll concert (Boz Scaggs, 

Berkeley Amphitheater). Maybe tonight’s celebration will jog your 

memory. Get ready to find your inner rock star and celebrate fun, 

friends and taking care of our kids through the PTA! 

As you reminisce about any rock concert experiences you have 

had, think, too, about the huge importance of the El Carmelo Auction to 

the PTA's fundraising efforts that benefit the educational experience of 

each and every one of the students at our school. Maybe you have 

your own school memories that resonate with the field trips, classroom 

technology and myriad educational materials that the PTA provides to 

children every year. 

While we have fun and enjoy the evening, we also can remember the 

activities that our kids enjoyed this year thanks to the combined 

generosity of all of the members of the PTA. The class field trips, the 

assemblies and many of the great learning tools that our students 

benefited from this year were paid for by gifts made to the PTA and 

specifically made through last year’s Auction. 

This Auction is NOT ONLY a fundraiser for the El Carmelo PTA, but 

also an entertaining evening and an opportunity to solidify parent 

friendships that will likely last for many years, even after your kids are 

in school together. Some of my closest friendships today are with 

parents of my daughters’ friends, whom we met when she was in 

elementary school. 

I hope that you enjoy yourselves at this year's wonderful El Carmelo 

Auction. 

Chuck Merritt 

Principal, El Carmelo School 

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“Everybody’s a Rock Star”…. 

Welcome Parents, Teachers, Staff, Alums, and Friends of El Carmelo 

to our 36 th Annual “Rock & Roll” Auction. The Auction is the single 

largest source of funding for the PTA. With these funds that has 

provided among other things: school busses, smart boards, improved 

facilities, etc, we can ensure that your child gets the most enriching 

education possible. 

Just as important as raising money for the School, the Auction serves 

a higher purpose….it brings together the entire El Carmelo community 

(parents, teachers, staff, alums, and friends of EC) for one special 

evening. With many auction items for all ages, the community building 

will continue throughout the year. A special gratitude goes out to our 

wonderful teachers who all donated an event to the Auction and our 

amazing volunteers who tirelessly logged in many hours putting this 

wonderful event together---many many thanks. 

With so many families of different ethnicities and culture, Alli and I 

thought that more than ever we wanted to celebrate our special 

community. As you go through the Auction catalog, you will notice that 

there are many new events/items, such as mah jong parties, Indianinspired 

workouts called “Bombay Jam”, and the “International Dinners 

Delivery for 8 Months”, that reflect the “new” El Carmelo. Like the 

world of music where rock stars hail from many different parts of the 

world and create different types of music, the parents of El Carmelo, 

are ethnically diverse and bring their own special talents. But, the one 

underlying truth is that “Everybody’s a Rock Star”. 

So, for this special night, we encourage you to step out of your comfort 

zone and introduce yourself to someone you don’t know and bid on an 

event you normally wouldn’t. You’d be surprise at how much fun you 

will have and how many wonderful people you’ll meet. Have a great 

time bidding at the Live Auction where you can do something that 

benefits our children. Remember...it's all for the kids. As Bono of U2 

once said, “As a rock star, I have two instincts, I want to have fun, and 

I want to change the world. I have a chance to do both”. So, too can 

you. 

Are you ready to rock and roll! 

Leslyn Leong & Alli Wong 

Auction Chairs 

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Thank You! 

This Auction would not be possible without the generous donations of 

the El Carmelo Community. So, thank you to our teachers/staff and 

families for the special events/items that you donated. These 

wonderful contributions are listed throughout the auction catalog. 

Also, thank you to the following families whose generous monetary 

donations allowed underwriting several auction items: 

Jennifer & Grant Anderson, Qian & Russell Anson, Sun Ja Baek & 

Jong Yeong Lee, Diana Bang & Joel Laxamana, Amparito Benavides 

& Jorge Zuniga, Yvette Bovee & William Barnett, Erica & Adam Brand, 

Junko & David Brierley-Green, Rose & Trevor Callaghan, Patricia 

Campbell & George Noroian, Pei Cao & Dan Boneh, Chittra 

Chaivorapol & Jean-Yves Bouguet, Tienhui Chang & Takuang Yang, 

Blandine & Ivan Chaperot-Merino, Gloria & Alex Chen, Jing-Shing 

Chen & Yu-Chyi Han, Marilyn Chen & Jay Brandenberg, Molly Chen & 

Jim Zhou, Lillian Cheng & Chris Ho, Andrea Christensen & Jon Kiya, 

Jennifer & Herman Chu, Gloria Chung & Timothy Ross, Benigne 

Deprey, Liu Ding, Tanya & Darrell Dodge, Abby & James Domine, Liz 

& Stewart Ellis, Audrey & Marc Finot, Gwen Fischer & David O'Reilly, 

Lynn Fisher & Tom Bogart, Hinako & Susumu Fujita, Juliet & David 

Gardner, Karole Goldie, Molly & Randy Goodman, Mizuho Goto & 

Jason Rabbitt-Tomita, Sarai & Oman Guevara, Diane & Erich Heilman, 

Ann Holum & Alex Kass, Lily & John Hu, Liping Huang , Maggie Huang 

& Dance Wu, Rashmi & Patrick Hunt, Erin & Omer Inan, Taryn Irulegui, 

Dorotea & Atanas Ivanov, Alejandra Juarez & Eulalio Guizar, 

Catherine Karagueuzian & Mark Gibbons, Michele Kasper & Dave 

Merrill, Hagit & Isaac Katzenelson, Sarena & Sung Kim, Susy Kim & 

Bart Decrem, Elena Kostrygina & Mykola Dzyuba, Erika & Eric Krugler, 

Janaki Mythily Kumar & Pravin Kumar, Nai Ku, Darren Kwan, Mai & 

Tony Le, Elisa & Keane Lee, David Lehavi, Samantha & Benoit 

Lemonnier, Carmen Leung, Jackie & Tao Liang, Heejeong Lim & 

Cheolho Park, Hui-Ling Lu & Jen-Chung Chang, Yao Lu & Yikiang 

Chen, Simona & Doru Manolache, Evelina Manukyan & George 

Gindoyan, Kristine & Javad Motsofizadeh, Kanako & Takefumi 

Murakami, Jennifer & Andy Mutz, Bob Napaa, Hanh Nguyen & Minh 

Do, Kim Nguyen, Marni & Scott Novick, Kavitha & Asish 

Ramchandran, Adriana Reyna & Raymundo Salgado, Asmita & 

Michael Runge, Elisa & Herman Schmit, Tais Schmitt & Jim Barbera, 

Heidi Schubert & Bruce Woodley, Berit & Torsten Schulz, Jen Shen, 

Guicheng Sheng & Jia Chen, Jill & Jeremy Ta, Xuemei (Michelle) 

Tang, Cynthia Tham & Kieran Sherlock, Lorna Thornton & David 

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Sheaffer, Sharon Tobias & Henrik Morkner, Lucy Tompkin & Scott 

Thomas, Stephanie & Marc Verbeek, Janey Wan & Hongbiao Chen, 

Jennifer & David Wiener, Jennilyn & Brandon Woolf, Fiona Wu & Luke 

Chang, Janet Xiao & Jie Tang, Rurong Xie & John Xin, Jessica Yan & 

Francis Pang, Fan Yang & Robert Cheng, Joy Zhang & Erwang Mao, 

Lifang Zhao & Ni Qun, Erjia Zhu & Teng Shi 

We also want to acknowledge and thank: current El Carmelo dad, 

Mike Runge, for dj-ing tonight’s Auction; former El Carmelo parent 

Debbie Ohel (and Robyne Orlando) for loaning furniture for the 

Auction; and former El Carmelo dad Mike Maystead at PIP Printing, for 

his help with design. 

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Auction Committee 

Auction Chairs 

Leslyn Leong & Alli Wong 

Family Donations 

Cynthia Tham, Kristine Mostofizadeh 

Merchant Donations 

Diane Heilman, Susy Kim, Melanie Gurunathan, Doreen Rehbock 

Classroom Art Projects 

Kathryn Lamis, Jayne Pearce 

Decorations 

Doreen Rehbock, Grit Denker 

Slide Show 

Erina Dubois, Susy Kim 

Information Technology 

Maya & Mahesh Venkatraman 

Jeannette Cheng, Jennifer Chu, Maria Derrick, 

Kate Karagueuzian Gibbons 

Catalog Review Committee 

Maria Derrick, Melanie Gurunathan, Kate Karagueuzian Gibbons, 

Susy Kim, Jayne Pearce 

Check-In 

Doreen Rehbock, Ann Holum, Simone Klass, Mona Napaa 

Check-Out 

Kate Karagueuzian Gibbons 

Jennifer Chu, Maria Derrick, Sripriya Kannan 

Elks Club Sponsors 

Allan & Leslyn Leong 

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Auction Rules 

There are two ways to bid on a silent auction item. First, place your 

sticker with your name and bidder number on the bid sheet and 

write your bid amount next to it. Alternatively, you may write your 

last name, bidder number and the bid amount on the item bid sheet. 

On single winner items, your bid must exceed the previous bid 

amount by the increment shown on the bid sheet. The highest 

bidder at the close of bidding wins the item. 

On multiple winner items, you must increase your bid only when the 

number of bids at that price equals the number of winners. 

Example: if the bid amount is $25 and the number of winners is 10, 

bidder 11 needs to increase the bid amount by the increment shown 

on the bid sheet. Bids will be evaluated starting at the highest 

amount. If there are more bids at this amount than there are 

winners, the item will be awarded to the earliest bidders of that 

amount. If there are fewer high bids than there are winners, 

additional winners will be selected at the next highest bid amount, 

again with the winners being those who made the bid the earliest. 

The process will continue until the correct number of winners has 

been determined. Note: this process may result in some winners 

paying more or less than other winners for the same item. Timing is 

everything! 

If you want to increase your bid, please cross out your previous bid 

to prevent purchasing duplicates of an item and use a new line to 

enter your new bid. Please do not simply cross out your 

previous bid amount and replace it with a new bid amount. 

This process will make it easier to determine who has won the item 

and may prevent you from purchasing duplicate items you do not 

want. In addition, this process makes it fair for all bidders. 

If you want two (2) people to attend on a per-person price, you need 

to use two separate lines on the bid sheet to bid twice. When you 

make a higher bid on an item that has multiple buyers, make sure 

you cross off BOTH of your previous bids and re-enter both bids at 

the higher bid amount on separate lines. 

Your bid is considered a commitment to pay. 

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All items must be paid in full and removed from the premises on the 

night of auction. If you are unable to stay until check-out begins, 

please make arrangements for someone to pay and pick up your 

items. Absentee bidders who win items will be notified after the 

auction and given details on how to pay for their items, as well as 

where to pick them up. 

You must present your paid receipt to pick up your items. Items 

that need to be picked up will be indicated with an “O” under 

Location on the receipt. 

Payment may be made by check, cash, or credit card (Visa or 

MasterCard). Checks made out to “El Carmelo PTA” are preferable 

as the entire amount goes to our school. All sales are final. There 

are no exchanges or refunds. 

Items purchased may have restrictions, which are described in the 

catalog. Restrictions cannot be changed and are strictly enforced. 

If you purchase an event (party/class/etc.), you will be contacted by 

the donor prior to the event. If you purchase a service or getaway, 

you will need to contact the donor to arrange a date. 

Terms & Conditions 

The Auction Committee has made every effort to describe the items 

correctly. All sales are final, and items are sold “as is.” There will 

be no refunds or exchanges. El Carmelo Elementary School and 

the El Carmelo PTA neither warrant nor represent, and shall in no 

event be responsible for: the correctness of the description, 

genuineness, authorship, provenance, performance by the donor, 

condition of the items, or buyer dissatisfaction for any reason. The 

item you have purchased is not a PTA sponsored event, function, or 

item (“Item”), and is not covered by PTA insurance. You are 

participating in or using this Item at your own risk and you may wish 

to obtain your own insurance to cover your use of the Item. 

Disclaimer of Liability: in no event shall PTA, its officers, members 

or volunteers (“PTA”), be liable to you or any other party for any 

loss, damage or injury which results from participation in or use of 

the Item. In no event shall PTA be liable to you or any other party 

for indirect, special or consequential damage including but not 

limited to loss of good will, loss of profits, or any other physical or 

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economic loss arising out of your use or lack of use of the item. 

It is the responsibility of winners to read all the fine print on their 

items to determine any relevant information, including, but not 

limited to, expiration dates, blackout dates, exceptions, limitations 

or other restrictions, or other instructions stated on certificates and 

to make arrangements based on this information. Some of the 

items require reservations or other actions in a short time frame. 

Please read the descriptions carefully. All details must be arranged 

between the bidder and the donor. The Auction Committee has 

made an effort to include enough information in the catalog for you 

to make decisions about items, but neither guarantees nor warrants 

that the information provided is accurate or complete. The 

language of gift certificates is controlling. Restaurant and hotel gift 

certificates do not include gratuities or anything beyond what is 

described. All parties are given as generous donations of the hosts; 

we expect them all to be fabulous fun, but we cannot refund any 

disappointments. 

The stated value of the auction goods and services has been 

provided by the donors or estimated by the Auction Committee to 

the best of its knowledge. The stated value is an estimate only, and 

is not for tax purposes of general value. 

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El Carmelo Silent Auction 

Sample Bid Sheet 

Q108 

El Carmelo Dragon!!! 

Donor: El Carmelo Families 

Here’s an item you won’t want to miss: your very own El Carmelo 

Dragon. She’s easy to care for since she’s imaginary, but so much fun 

to have around the house for your kids to play with and remember their 

time at El Carmelo. 

Bid in increments of $10 or more 

Number of Winners: 1 Value: $100 

NAME OF BIDDER BIDDER # BID 

1 Leong (Minimum Bid) 11 $ 50 

2 Wong 52 $ 50 

3 Tham 37 $ 50 

4 Mostofizadeh 97 $ 60 

5 Merritt 14 $ 60 

6 Tham 23 $ 60 

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Rules for Bidding: 

• When you make a higher bid on an item that has multiple numbers of 

winners (4 in this example), cross off your previous bid to avoid 

purchasing duplicates of the same item. 

• If you want two (2) of the same item (for example two people want to 

attend a party priced on a per-person basis), you must write your name on 

two separate lines to bid twice. When you make a higher bid on an item 

that has multiple buyers, make sure you cross off BOTH of your previous 

names and re-enter both names at the higher bid on separate lines. 

• If the number of bidders before you is equal to the number of winners for 

that item, you must increase your bid by the required increment. 

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Absentee / Early Bidding Form 

Please detach and turn in to the school office by 

Friday, April 12, 2:30 PM 

Name: _____________________________________ 

Email: __________________ Phone: ____________ 

This form will serve as your bid if you cannot attend the 

auction. You can also use it to get a head start on bidding. 

You will be charged the amount you bid if you win an 

item. 

Item # 

Item Name 

Bid 

Amount 

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Pre-Auction Checklist 

• Purchase auction tickets 

• Reserve your babysitter so you can stay for 

ALL the fun 

• Google your favorite rock star and make/get a 

costume. 

• Look through the auction catalog or look online 

at www.elcarmelo.paloaltopta.org 

• Fill in the shopping list on the next page 

Items to Bring to the Auction 

• Completed shopping list 

• Your dancing shoes 

• Your checkbook – for quick and easy payment 

(The entire amount of your donation goes to 

supporting our school when you pay with check 

or cash. El Carmelo PTA pays a fee when 

payment is made by credit card.) 

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My Family’s Shopping List 

Category Item # Title 

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Lots of Ways to Play! 

There are lots of ways to play and win at our auction: 

1. Wine Toss – Buy a chance to win a bottle of 

wine. For just $10, you’ll have three tries to win. 

Toss a ring and try to loop it around a bottle of 

wine. When was the last time you had so much 

fun 

2. Silent Auction – All bid sheets are on the silent 

auction tables arranged by category. Bid on your 

favorite items, and then keep checking to be sure 

you haven’t been outbid! 

3. Premier Silent Auction – Several unique items 

have been selected for our Premier Silent Auction, 

located in the ballroom. Premier Silent Auction 

items that generate significant interest during the 

Silent Auction may be taken to the Live Auction, 

so keep an eye on the bid sheets, but keep your 

paddle handy too! 

4. Live Auction – Live Auction items are listed in the 

first section of the catalog. One game (Heads & 

Tails) will be played during the Live Auction. See 

the Live Auction section of the catalog for game 

rules. 

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Auction Event Dates 

April 

Wed, Apr 17, 1:30-4:00 pm K304 Pizza Making Party 

Fri, Apr 19, 6:00-9:00 pm 

C202 Pizza and Movie Night with 

Ms. Denise and Ms. 

Marilyn 

Sat, Apr 20, 8:00 pm 

P425 San Francisco Ballet 

Sun, Apr 21, 5:00 pm 

F509 A Night in The Tank 

Sun, Apr 21, 7:00-10:00 pm P405 Read Between the Wines 

Thu, Apr 25 & Thu, May 2, P427 Learn to Knit, or Learn to 

10:00-11:30 am Knit Better 

Fri, Apr 26, after school 

K305 Cookie Cutting and 

Decorating 

Sun, Apr 28, 3:00-5:00 pm P408 Women's Book Exchange 

Mon, Apr 29, 6:00-8:00 pm K507 Chinese Kung Fu & Movie 

Night 

May 

Wed, May 1, 1:30-3:30 pm C203 Garden Party 

Wed, May 1, 1:30-3:30 pm C207 Food, Fun and a Fantastic 

Flick 

Thu, May 2 

C201 Principal for a Day 

Thu, May 2, 5:00-7:30 pm C209 Castaway Party 

Sat, May 4, 5:00-8:00 pm P415 Learn to Make . . . Asian 

Dishes . . . 

Sun, May 5, 12:00-2:00 pm P413 Hands-on Sushi Making 

Workshop 

Wed, May 8, 1:30-3:00 pm C206 I Scream, You Scream . . . 

Thu, May 9, 7:00-10:00 pm P402 Enneagram Night 

Fri, May 10, 6:00-8:30 pm F506 School Dance 

Sat, May 11, 12:00 - 2:00 pm P406 Grandma and Grandpa 

Dim Sum and Mahjong 

Party 

Sat, May 11, 11:15 am 

F516 Bombay Jam 

Sat, May 11, 2:00-5:00 pm K307 Scavenger Hunt for 1st 

Graders 

Sat, May 11, 6:00-9:00 pm P414 Cooking Demonstration and 

Dinner with Maritza Ortiz 

Wed, May 15, 1:30-3:00 pm C208 Crafty Critters 

Wed, May 15, 2:00 pm 

K311 JLS Tour 

Fri, May 17 

D702 Packed Korean Dinner 

Fri, May 17, 5:30-7:30 pm C210 Starry Night . . . with Mrs. 

Bell 

Sun, May 19, 9:30 am 

P420 Muscle Works 

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Sun, May 19, 2:00-5:00 pm P409 Celebrate the Arrival of 

Summer . . . Tea and Pimms 

Mon, May 20, 5:00-7:00 pm L009 Tequila Class and Tasting 

at Tacolicious 

Sat, May 25, 2:00-4:00 pm K308 Splashy Party for 1st 

Graders 

Sat, May 25, 1:00 pm F515 Western Ballet Tickets – 

Coppelia 

Thu, May 30 

F501 Front Row Seats to 5th 

Grade Graduation 

Thu, May 30, 2:30-5:30 pm F502 End of Year Iced Tea Party 

June 

Sat, Jun 1, 9:00 am-12:00 pm C205 Painting in the Park with 

Mrs. Dosskey 

Mon-Tue, Jun 10-11, 

K320 Junior Cardinal Football 

8:30 am-2:30 pm Camp 

Fri-Sun, Jun 14-16 

F503 Father and Son Camping 

Trip 

August 

Wed, Aug 21, 2:30-4:30 pm 

Fri, Aug 23 

Fri-Sat, Aug 24-25 

Wed, Aug 28, 11:00 am-1:00 pm 

September 

Sat, Sep 7 

Sun, Sep 15, 9:30-11:30 am 

Fri, Sep 20, 7:30 pm 

Sat, Sep 21 

Sat, Sep 21 

Fri, Sep 27, 7:15 pm 

October 

Sat, Oct 5 

Thu, Oct 10, 5:00-7:30 pm 

Fri, Oct 11 

K303 Back to School Pool Party 

P401 Margarita Party 

F513 Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma 

P410 Back-to-School Brunch 

F511 Stanford Football Game (vs 

San Jose State) 

F504 Donkeys and Donuts 

P412 An Evening of Mah Jongg 

F512 Stanford Football Tickets 

and Pregame Field Passes 

L003 El Carmelo Live Rock 

Concert Catered by LYFE 

Kitchen 

L010 Escape to San Francisco 

for a Weekend 

P416 Byington Winery 

Tasting and Tour 

P404 Women's Spa Party at 

Midtown Hair Studio 

K302 Flashlight Tag 

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November 

Sat, Nov 16, 4:00-6:00 pm 

K309 Lights and Colors of Diwali 

for Incoming 2nd Graders 

December 

Sat, Dec 7, 1:00-4:00 pm 

Sun, Dec 8, 1:00-3:00 pm 

K310 4th Grade Girls - Christmas 

Cookie Bakedate! 

F505 Family Gingerbread House 

Decorating Party 

Next Year (2014) 

Sat, Jan 18, 2014, 12:00-2:00 pm P407 Burmese Lunch 

Sat, Feb 8, 2014, 8:30-11:30 pm P403 Valentine's Party 2014 

Sat, Mar 8, 2014, morning D710 Happy St. Patrick's Day 

Basket 

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Live Auction 

Rules for Playing Heads & Tails 

Purchase Heads & Tails Cards in the check-in area for $20 per card. 

During the Live Auction the auctioneer will ask all Heads & Tails 

participants to stand and hold their cards either on their head or on 

their tail. The auctioneer will then flip a coin and announce whether 

the coin came up heads or tails. Those holding the cards on the 

“winning end” stay standing—the others sit down. The game 

continues until there is one person left. He or she is the winner of 

Item #L101, iPad Mini. 

L001 

Winner of Heads & Tails: iPad Mini!! 

Experience the newest member of the Apple’s tablet line . . . 

the iPad-Mini. Lighter and smaller than the iPad, the Mini fits 

easily into purses, bags, and briefcases. It is small enough to 

hold in one hand while reading in bed. With lightning fast 

speed and high resolution screen, you’ll love the iPad Mini! 

Donated by: Erika & Eric Krugler 

Value: $430 Winners: 1 

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L002 

Santa Barbara Getaway 

Enjoy two nights at the highly rated Canary, a Kimpton Hotel, 

centrally located in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, a mile 

from the beach. While at the Canary, have a glass of wine 

during their complimentary happy hour, work out next door at 

the state of the art Spectrum, or treat yourself to in-room spa 

services provided by FLOAT Luxury Spa. Explore Santa 

Barbara's wine country with a tour and tasting at four area 

wineries through Wine Edventure. Top it off with dinner at 

The Canary’s own restaurant, Coast, all of which will leave 

you rested and rejuvenated. 

This unique package includes: 

• One night at any Kimpton Hotel (reservation required, 

subject to availability; expires 3/31/2014) 

• $350 Kimpton Hotel gift card for a second night 

• $100 gift certificate for any Kimpton restaurant 

• Daily Deluxe Excursion of Santa Barbara wine country 

for two with Wine Edventures. 

Donated by: Kimpton Hotels, El Carmelo Families 

Location: Santa Barbara 

Value: $950-$1200 Winners: 1 

L003 

El Carmelo Live Rock Concert Catered by LYFE Kitchen 

Rock the night away with former EC Alum Parent and current 

teacher aide, Karen Geiselhart and her band, “My Alibi”, as 

they perform a special benefit concert for El Carmelo. 

Deelish food will be catered by Palo Alto’s newest fav LYFE 

Kitchen, whose mission is to “Love Your Food Everyday” 

using eco-friendly practices that promote sustainability and 

ethical sourcing with products that are enviornmentally sound 

and health-sustaining. As LYFE says, “Eat Good. Feel 

Good. Do Good”. 

Donated by: LYFE Kitchen, Karen Geiselhart, Kori Shaw, 

Alli Wong, Leslyn Leong 

Event Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013 

Location: Secret location of event to be revealed to winners 

Value: Priceless Winners: 40 

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L004A Post EC Concert Women's Recuperation Overnighter 

L004B Ladies, recuperate after a night of dancing at El Carmelo’s 

L004C Rock Concert, or after a mundane week of driving kids 

around, with a specially designed “Women’s Recuperation 

Package”. This mini-getaway includes a relaxing spa 

treatment at Watercourse Way, dining at Palo Alto’s newest 

Seafood Restaurant, The Sea by Alexander’s, and an 

overnight stay at one of Palo Alto’s top rated hotels. 

The Lucky Lady will receive: 

• A Friday or Saturday night stay at the elegant Garden 

Court Hotel (L004A), or a jacuzzi room at the Sheraton 

Palo Alto (L004B), or a fireplace suite at the Westin Palo 

Alto (L004C); ONE winner each; all expire 3/2014 

(reservation required; subject to availability) 

• $100 gift card for The Sea by Alexander's or Alexander's 

Steakhouse 

• $200 gift card for Watercourse Way 

• Surprise gift bag, courtesy of Sephora. 

Donated by: Garden Court Hotel, Sheraton Palo Alto, 

Westin Palo Alto, The Sea / Alexander's Steakhouse, 

Sephora, El Carmelo Families 

Location: Palo Alto 


L005 

Gourmet Treat Platter 

A mouthwatering collection of tasty treats prepared by 

gourmet chef and El Carmelo parent Maritza Ortiz: Mini 

Guittard Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate-Covered 

Toffee with Roasted Almonds, and Fleur de Sel Carmels. 

Absolutely to die for. The lovely ceramic platter from Sur La 

Table is yours to keep, too! 

Donated by: Maritza Ortiz, Miguel Ortiz 

Winners: 1 

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L006 

Cupcakes from Sprinkles 

Baked fresh every day, Sprinkles' cupcakes are handcrafted 

from the finest ingredients, including sweet cream butter, 

bittersweet Belgian chocolate, pure Madagascar Bourbon 

vanilla, fresh bananas and carrots, real strawberries and 

natural citrus zests. Topped with Sprinkles' trademark modern 

dots, rich chocolate sprinkles from France or seasonal sugar 

decorations, Sprinkles Cupcakes are a deliciously 

sophisticated update on an American classic. The winner will 

receive one dozen absolutely scrumptious, completely to-diefor 

cupcakes. 

Donated by: Sprinkles 

Winners: 1 

L007 

Rosewood Overnight Spa Getaway 

How lucky are we to live so close to a 5-star world class 

resort like The Rosewood Sand Hill Imagine . . . after a 

short ten-minute drive you can watch the sun setting over the 

Santa Cruz mountains while sipping wine at the elegantly 

designed outdoor patio or beautiful bar area of the Madera 

Restaurant. Unwind by the pool, or get a relaxing spa 

treatment at Rosewood’s beautiful spa Sense. The luxurious 

facilities include a serene outdoor hot tub and a relaxing 

lounge area complete with round couches and complimentary 

teas, nuts, and fruits. 

The winner will receive: 

• An overnight stay at the Rosewood Sand Hill 

• Two sixty minute spa treatments. 

Donated by: Rosewood Hotels 

Location: Menlo Park 


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L008 

Experience Glamping and an African Safari at Safari West 

Too busy to get away to Africa for a real-life safari Look no 

further, as you can experience up-close (possibly even eyeto-eye!) 

exotic wildlife in their natural habitat at Safari West. 

This is no zoo or drive-through park, but a 400-acre preserve 

in the heart of California’s wine country that houses over 400 

exotic mammals and birds. Then, experience “Glamping” in a 

luxury Tent Cabin for four, complete with either a king-size 

bed or two doubles, and bathroom with a shower. And you 

won’t even have to bust out the camping stove because this 

package comes with dinner for four! It’s the closest and most 

inexpensive way to experience the African Serengeti without 

a passport! 

The lucky winner of this item will receive: 

• An overnight stay for four in a luxury Tent Cabin 

• A Classic Safari Jeep Tour through the preserve 

• Dinner for two adults and two children. 

Donated by: Safari West, El Carmelo Families 

Location: Santa Rosa 

Value: $550 - $700 Winners: 1 

L009 

Tequila Class and Tasting at Tacolicious 

Forget those college tequilas (aka Cuervo), and even Patron. 

Authentic tequila from agave is nothing like you’ve ever 

experienced and does not give you a bad hangover. Palo 

Alto’s popular newest popular restaurant, Tacolicious, (think 

two-hour wait!) has agreed to teach El Carmelites about what 

true tequila is and allow us to a sample their finest tequilas 

along with a light snack of yummy chips, salsa and tacos in 

their private dining room. They will also let us dine in the 

private area following the event. Once you’ve experienced 

Tacolicious tequilas, you’ll never drink any other. 

Donated by: Tacolicious 

Event Date: Monday, May 20, 2013, 5:00-7:00 p.m. 


Value: Priceless Winners: 20 

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L010 

Escape to San Francisco for a Weekend 

In just 45 minutes, you can escape for a fun and relaxing 

weekend in San Francisco. You’ll be staying for two nights at 

the well-situated Hyatt on Embarcadero where you can walk 

to the beautiful AT&T Park for the Giants last weekend home 

game. Who knows The Giants might well be in a pennant 

race to reclaim the World Series title. You might witness 

something historic from your Club Level seats. Play tourist 

and sightsee along SF’s famous sites like Fisherman’s Wharf, 

Chinatown, and Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the 

world. Shop and eat fresh and unusual produce at the Ferry 

Plaza. Enjoy one of SF’s favorite restaurants, the highly 

acclaimed Slanted Door, located right on the water along the 

Embarcadero in the Ferry Building. 

This fantastic package includes: 

• Two nights at the Hyatt on Embarcadero (expires 

10/30/2013) 

• Two tickets to the SF Giants vs SD Padres game on 

September 27 

• $100 gift certificate to the Slanted Door. 

Donated by: Vivian & Albert Tsoi, El Carmelo Families 

Event Date: Giants game is Friday, September 27, 2013, 

7:15 p.m. 

Location: San Francisco 


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Glamping . . . Costanoa Lodge 

Experience the latest trend of “glamping,” that is, camping in 

style. No tent setup, no beans on the camp stove, and no 

scary bathrooms located too far away for those late night 

potty trips! First, head over to REI to get a cool outfit, 

backpack, or some cutting-edge outdoor equipment. Then, 

spend two nights in your well-appointed Pine Village Tent 

Bungalow (sleeps three) at the beautiful Costanoa Lodge. 

You will share comfort station bathroom facilities (it is 

camping, after all!) that include a central courtyard with a 

fireplace, a sauna, heated concrete floors, private indoor and 

outdoor showers, sinks, flush toilets, and skylights. One of 

the early pioneers in combining outdoor activities with a 

resort-like setting, Costanoa offers guests an array of 

activities such as hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and just 

exploring the stunning beauty of the California coastline. 

After a full day of exploration, dine onsite at Costanoa’s 

Cascade Restaurant. Only 45 minutes away along PCH 1 

near Half Moon Bay, this package offers families a chance to 

get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. 

This great package includes: 

• Two nights in a Pine Village Tent Bungalow at Costanoa 

Lodge (expires 4/13/2014) 

• A $100 gift certificate for Costanoa's Cascade 

Restaurant 

• A $100 gift certificate for REI. 

Donated by: Costanoa Lodge, El Carmelo Families 

Location: Pescadero, CA 

Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $500 Winners: 1 

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Premier Silent Auction 

Rules for the Premier Silent Auction 

There are lots of one-of-a-kind items in our Premier Silent Auction. 

Check the bid sheet often to see if you are the highest bidder. The 

Items that generate a lot of buzz during the Silent Auction will be taken 

to the Live Auction. These items will be auctioned off during that time, 

so keep your paddle handy. If you can’t be present at the Live 

Auction, be sure to use an Absentee/Early Bidding Form to indicate the 

maximum you are willing to pay for one of these great items. You don’t 

want to lose out on the item of your dreams! 

S101 

Cozy Up with a Quilt Full of Memories 

Room 1 parents are going to want front row seats when the 

bidding starts on this one! Each Kinder in Ms. Denise's class 

made a quilt square that was quilted together with other class 

members' squares in a tapestry of friendship by former El 

Carmelo parent and aide Bridget Rost. This quilt will be a 

cherished memento that is guaranteed to increase in 

sentimental value. It will be on display at the auction prior to 

the bidding. 

Donated by: Denise Dauler, Room 1 Kinders 


S102 

Kindergarten Art - Little Hands Collage 

All of the Kinders lent a hand to create this bright Little Hands 

Collage. You and your Kinder will associate those little hands 

with fond memories of Kindergarten for years to come. 

Donated by: Rooms 1, 3, and 4 


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S103 

First Grade Art - Gardening Set 

Preserve the memories of 1st grade forever. This planter's 

box, decoupaged with artwork from the 1st graders, including 

your child (!), will be a wonderful memento from a great year at 

El Carmelo. Also includes a set of child's gardening tools. 



S104A Second Grade Art - Serving Trays 

S104B Second grade parents will want to be sure to take a look at 

S104C these serving trays. Three special trays have been made by 

decoupaging each child's artwork onto the tray; each of the 

three classrooms created its own tray. Each tray comes with 

six matching glasses. 

Bid on them separately: 

• Room 8 (S104A) 

• Room 9 (S104B) 

• Room 10 (S104C). 



S105 

Third Grade Art - Personalized "Follow the Dragon" Side 

Table 

Brighten up your living space with this wonderful addition from 

the third grade students. Follow the route to the dragon via a 

personal portrait and signature from each child and their 

teacher. Every inch of this small but perfectly painted table has 

been given a huge stroke of 3rd grade love and attention. This 

will be cherished for years! 



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S106 

Fourth Grade Art - "Chutes & Dragons" Game Side Table 

Climb the dragon's spine or slip down the chute as you pass 

self portraits of the 4th grade students and be the first to win 

the one and only El Carmelo Chutes & Dragons game table. 

This fun board game has been painted directly on the top of a 

small solid wood table so when you're not stepping or sliding 

you could be using it for eating, drinking, storing books or arm 

wrestling. It's fun, it's colorful, it's lightheartedly sentimental 

and it could be yours!! 



S107 

Fifth Grade Art - Signed Dragon-Shaped Photo Collage on 

Canvas 

You or your departing 5th grade student could own this 

wonderfully sentimental yet incredibly striking photo collage on 

canvas. More than 130 priceless pictures of the students have 

been assembled into the shape of our affectionate dragon 

mascot to mark the memory of their time at El Carmelo. As a 

bonus, every student has personally signed the edge of this 20 

x 30 inch canvas in a colorful and entertaining way that strikes 

a chord with their age and enthusiasm! 


Value: Beyond Priceless Minimum Bid: $150 Winners: 1 

S108 

Rose Bowl Memorabilia 

This is the perfect item for any Stanford football fan! A Rose 

Bowl Champion 2013 hat autographed by Head Coach David 

Shaw. The lucky winner will also receive a Blu-Ray/DVD 

combo of the official complete game broadcast. 

Donated by: Kori & David Shaw 


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S109 

Football Autographed by 49er's Head Coach Jim 

Harbaugh 

Football fans and memorabilia collectors, don’t miss this one. 

An authentic NFL leather football signed by Paly grad, former 

NFL quarterback and Stanford Head Coach, and current San 

Francisco 49er’s Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. For those nonfootball 

parents, Jim Harbaugh along with our own El Carmelo 

dad, Greg Roman, led the 49ers to the Superbowl in just two 

seasons. Yes, pretty awesome. This autographed football is 

something special. 

Donated by: Greg & Dana Roman 


S110 

Signed Vernon Davis Painting 

If you can’t get the autographed pigskin, you still can get a 

piece of memorabilia that celebrates our beloved 49ers. You 

could be the winner of a one-of-a-kind painting of All-Pro 49er 

tight end, Vernon Davis, who has also graciously signed it for 

one lucky El Carmelo family. 

Donated by: Dana & Greg Roman 


S111 

International Dinner Delivery for 8 Months 

All the foodies out there will want to bid on this one! Once a 

month for eight months, one of our talented chefs will deliver a 

delicious home-cooked international meal for your family right 

to your doorstep. You will savor cuisine from all over the 

world! Enjoy a taste of Chile/Peru, China (vegetarian), Korea, 

Mexico, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sudan, and the U.S. 

Donated by: Carola Vasquez, Peggy Hu, Elisa Lee, Lorena 

Ruelas, Cynthia Tham, Kanwal Raza, Faiza Zarroug, 

Rosanna Jackson 

Event Date: First Monday of the month (September-May, 

except December) unless mutually agreed by the winner 

and chef-of-the-month 

Value: $800 Minimum Bid: $400 Winners: 1 

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El Carmelo Celebrities 

C201 

Principal for a Day 

Your child will host the May Character Assembly, make a 

classroom visit, and join Mr. Merritt for lunch during this special 

day as Guest Principal at El Carmelo. An opportunity not to be 

missed. 

Donated by: Chuck Merritt 

Event Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 8:25 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Location: El Carmelo 


C202 

Pizza and Movie Night with Ms. Denise and Ms. Marilyn 

Join Ms. Denise and Ms. Marilyn for a Friday evening filled 

with food, fun and a movie at El Carmelo in Room 4. Ages 3 

1/2 - 7-ish please. Price is per child. 

Donated by: Marilyn Nishio, Denise Dauler 

Event Date: Friday, April 19, 2013, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 

Location: El Carmelo Room 4 


C203 

Garden Party 

Children are invited to the First Grade gardens, after school, 

for two hours of springtime activities, including: a garden story, 

a garden salad of greens and fruits (prepared by the children, 

of course), decorating planting pots and planting a flower to 

take home, two related arts/crafts activities and a garden 

scavenger hunt. Price is per child. 

Donated by: Susie Davidson, Diane McCoy, Kathleen 

Fehrenbach, Annette Isaacson 

Event Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 

Location: First Grade Gardens at El Carmelo 


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C204 

Stanford Women's Volleyball Game with Mrs. McCoy 

Your child will have a great time joining 1st grade teacher Mrs. 

McCoy and a group of kids to enjoy a Stanford Women's 

Volleyball game. In addition to the game, Mrs. McCoy will 

generously provide lunch or dinner at the game. Price is per 

child. 

Donated by: Diane McCoy 

Event Date: TBD in September or October 2013 

Location: Maples Pavilion, Stanford University 


C205 

Painting in the Park with Mrs. Dosskey 

Four students (incoming 2nd graders of 2013/2014 and up) will 

enjoy a watercolor painting lesson with 2nd grade teacher and 

artist Robin Dosskey in Gamble Garden. Snacks and art 

materials provided. Students will take home their framed 

works of art. Price is per child. 

Donated by: Robin Dosskey 

Event Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9 a.m. - noon 

Location: Gamble Garden 


C206 

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! 

Come to an afternoon filled with fun, friends AND ice cream! 

We will make our own ice cream to take home. Then we'll 

create and eat delicious ice cream sandwiches. Price is per 

child. 

Donated by: Leanne Fonteyn, Lori Beasley, Charese 

Fernandes 




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C207 

Fun, Food and a Fantastic Flick 

Join the 3rd grade teachers for fun, food, and a fantastic flick! 

(And a little science, too!) Open to incoming 3rd graders and 

up. Price is per child. 

Donated by: John Walton, Therese Martin, Kyle Jantzi 


Location: El Carmelo, Room 20 


C208 

Crafty Critters 

Come spend an afternoon sewing cute felt animals and 

critters! We will provide the thimbles, materials, and snacks. 

You supply your creativity and nimble fingers. Price is per 

child. 

Donated by: Robert Siu, Heather Stone, Laura Easton 

Event Date: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 1:30-3:00 p.m. 

Location: El Carmelo, Room 22 


C209 

Castaway Party 

May Day! May Day! Disaster Looms! Join the fearless 5th 

grade teachers for an early evening dinner, a PG movie, and 

Limbo on the Lido Deck of Room 15. Available to 20 lucky 

castaways from the 4th and 5th grades only. Price is per child. 

Donated by: Gaelyn Mason, Nan Knoblauch, Kathy Chin 

Event Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. 

Location: El Carmelo Room 15 


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C210 

Starry Night Fun-Time Reading with Everyone's Favorite 

Librarian, Mrs. Bell 

Here's a great chance to have some special fun with new and 

old friends! Mrs. Bell and Kinder mom Lynn Fisher are 

teaming up to give your child a relaxed evening of favorite 

stories by the fire. Mrs. Bell will read aloud some of her 

favorites, and your child is warmly invited to bring his or her 

favorites too! This is a drop-off party, with dinner included, as 

well as lots of good fun for all ages, K-5th! Some kids who first 

met at the Starry Night books party have gone on to become 

good friends; along with reading favorite books, what could be 

nicer than that! Mrs. Bell and Lynn hope you can come for 

this fun evening of friends, fancy food, favorite fables, tales, 

stories, and much more. Price is per child. 

Donated by: Leslie Bell, Lynn Fisher 

Event Date: Friday, May 17, 2013, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 

Location: Fisher/Bogart home 


C211 

Librarian for a Day 

Your child will assist Mrs. Bell with checking books in and out 

of the library, and shelving books, and will join her for lunch 

during this special day as Guest Librarian. Date and times to 

be chosen in consultation with the child's teacher. 

Donated by: Leslie Bell 



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K301A Reading Garden Renovation 

K301B Our children are enjoying the newly remodeled Reading 

K301C Garden, which provides a peaceful place for reading and quiet 

K301D conversation during the hubbub of recess. This thoughtful, 

K301E idyllic garden will also provide our teachers with an additional 

instructional space for Reader's Theater and Writer's 

Workshop. On any school day one might notice a small 

naturalist investigating the plants, a relaxed conversation 

between teacher and student on the bench, or a couple of kids 

perched back-to-back on the big boulders, buried in their 

respective books. Even lingering parents might enjoy a cup of 

coffee and a quiet moment in the sun with a friend. Your 

generous donations will enhance this wonderful oasis and 

outdoor classroom. 

Bid on items separately: 

• Double-Curved Teak Garden Bench (K301A - value: 

$3500) 

• One Glacier Green and Two Cave Creek Boulders 

(K301B - value: $225 each) 

• Teak Armchairs and Table (K301C - value: $250/chair; 

K301D – value: $150/table) 

• "Strawberry Tree" Arbutus Unedo (K301E - value: $300). 

Value: See above Minimum Bid: $25 

Winners: ALL 

K302 

Flashlight Tag 

Fifteen 2013-2014 3rd to 5th graders will have a great time 

playing flashlight tag and other games with their friends under 

the stars! Price is per child. 

Donated by: Kristine Mostofizadeh, Christine Hodson, 

Vivian Tsoi, and Sarah Newman 

Event Date: Friday, October 11, 2013 



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K303 

Back to School Pool Party 

Bring your sunscreen, goggles and towel and splash in the 

new school year at the Eichler Swim and Tennis Club. 

Lifeguards will be on duty. Children must be able to swim and 

be pool safe, or have a parent present. Price is per child. 

Donated by: The Heilman, Krugler, Shaw and Ta Families 

Event Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. 

Location: Eichler Swim and Tennis Club 


K304 

Pizza Making Party 

Kids (1st-5th grades) will learn how to make pizza dough from 

scratch. Then they'll learn how to make a tomato sauce and 

will assemble their own pizzas. Yummy!!! Price is per child. 

Donated by: Maritza Ortiz, Kristine Mostofizadeh 

Event Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. 

Location: El Carmelo Staff Lounge 


K305 

Cookie Cutting and Decorating Party 

Kids from 2nd-5th grades will spend an afternoon rolling out 

dough, cutting out cookies, and decorating them. Oh, and 

maybe eating a few too! Price is per child. 

Donated by: Andrea Christensen, Christine Hodson, Aruna 

Bhamidipati 

Event Date: Friday, April 26, 2013, after school 



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K306 

DJ Lessons 

Learn all about DJ equipment like turntables, CD players, MP3 

controllers, and mixers. Learn how a DJ organizes music and 

uses the gear to segue from song to song, and try out some 

special effects. Depending on the number of interested 

parties, we'll have one or two sessions, each with 2-3 kids 

(3rd-5th graders please); each session will last 60-90 minutes. 

Dates to be determined by donor and winners. Price is per 

child. 

Donated by: Mike Runge 

Location: Runge home 


K307 

Scavenger Hunt for 1st Graders 

Want to find the treasure trunk that is loaded with surprises 

To get the answer to its whereabouts, our adventurers have to 

solve tricky puzzles and complete various tasks for which they 

will need strength, speed, and teamwork. After the treasure 

hunt, we will play games and serve some snacks. Current 1st 

graders please. Price is per child. 

Donated by: Grit Denker, Rachel Cooley, Melanie 

Gurunathan, Jim Leontis 

Event Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 2:00-5:00 p.m. 

Location: Denker Residence 


K308 

Splashy Party for 1st Graders 

Calling all 1st graders! Come and play with us, but beware, 

you will get wet! We will have a bouncy house, water guns 

and water balloons, and a slippery slide. We will serve snow 

cones and pizza. Bring your own water pistol and get ready to 

be soaked! Price is per child. 

Donated by: Grit Denker, Kate Healy 


Location: Healy home 


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K309 

Lights and Colors of Diwali for Incoming 2nd Graders 

Diwali, also known as the Festival Of Lights, is the biggest 

festival of India. We will take kids on a journey of Diwali 

celebration through ambiance, music, scents and films. Kids 

will do arts and crafts projects to capture the colors and spirit 

of Diwali, eat traditional Diwali snacks (vegetarian and nut 

free), and play some games. Price is per child. 

Donated by: Medha Nanal, Grit Denker 

Event Date: Saturday, Nov 16, 2013, 4:00-6:00 p.m. 

Location: Gangolli/Nanal home 


K310 

4th Grade Girls - Christmas Cookie Bakedate! 

Calling all current (2012-2013) 4th grade girls........do you like 

to make cookies decorate them eat them 

Yummmmm! You'll come to our house and mix, measure, roll 

and knead dough. Then you'll bake delicious cookies and 

finish them off with decorative icing, candy, sprinkles, etc., 

and then I'll let you eat some before you go home! The best 

part is you'll get to take home a Christmas tin full of cookies to 

share with your family! Sure to be holiday fun you'll never 

forget! Price is per child. 

Donated by: Theresa McCann-Packer 

Event Date: Saturday, Dec 7, 2013, 1:00-4:00 p.m. 

Location: McCann/Packer home 


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K311 

JLS Tour 

A tour of JLS Middle School for 5th graders given by current 

JLS 6th graders and El Carmelo grads Kyle Mostofizadeh, 

Sawyer Ford, and Joseph Kim. You will get a "behind the 

scenes" peek at what lies ahead. The "tour guides" will show 

you around, answer questions about middle school, and give 

some insider tips. A snack will be served and the event will be 

chaperoned by El Carmelo parent Kristine Mostofizadeh. 

Price is per child. 

Donated by: Kristine Mostofizadeh, Kyle Mostofizadeh, 

Sawyer Ford, Joseph Kim 

Event Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 2:00 p.m. 

Location: JLS Middle School 


K312 Two Weeks in Jefunira Camp for Summer, 2014 

One two-week session of good old-fashioned summer fun, 

games and activities from around the world, and other unique 

innovations for children entering grades K-6, during Summer, 

2014. Jefunira provides a nurturing, safe, and fun camp 

experience for all children. Their combination of an exciting, 

well-rounded program and a talented, creative and 

experienced staff will provide an extraordinary summer 

experience for your child. Visit www.jefuniracamp.com for 

session dates. Winner is responsible for submitting a camp 

application no later than 2/1/2014 to secure a space. 

Donated by: Jefunira 



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K313 

Decathlon Sports Club 

Gearing up for their 33rd summer of fun, Decathlon Sports 

Club of Los Altos is a sports and recreation program for girls 

and boys entering grades 1-7. Held at Blach School in Los 

Altos, activities include many different sports options, arts and 

crafts, and fun special events on Fridays. Apply this $100 gift 

certificate toward the cost of a four-week session of camp 

during Summer 2013 or 2014. Enrollment is available for 3, 4, 

or 5 days a week; a limited number of two-week sessions are 

available. Winner must secure a spot in the camp via normal 

methods; certificate doesn't guarantee a spot in the camp. 

Donated by: Decathlon Sports Club 

Location: Los Altos 


K314 

Mountain Camp Woodside 

Mountain Camp Woodside is a summer camp that offers both 

a Day Camp (for ages 5-14) and a sleep-away Resident Camp 

(for ages 7-14) program. Nestled in the heart of beautiful 

Portola Valley on the campus of the Woodside Priory School, 

the camp facilities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, 

tennis courts, indoor gymnasium, sand volleyball court, 

dance/yoga studio, theater stage, soccer fields, baseball fields, 

cafeteria and dining hall, art room, archery range, outdoor fire 

circle, and modern dormitories. Both Day and Resident 

programs inspire campers to try new activities, build 

independence, make friends and take home memories that will 

last a lifetime. This $250 gift certificate can be used for any 

summer 2013 program at Mountain Camp Woodside. New 

first-time Mountain Camp Woodside campers only. Cannot be 

combined with other discounts. 

Donated by: Mountain Camp Woodside 

Location: Portola Valley 


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K315 

Resident Camp at Mountain Camp Woodside 

Nestled in the heart of beautiful Portola Valley on the campus of 

the Woodside Priory School, Mountain Camp Woodside 

facilities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts, 

indoor gymnasium, sand volleyball court, dance/yoga studio, 

theater stage, soccer fields, baseball fields, cafeteria and dining 

hall, art room, archery range, outdoor fire circle, and modern 

dormitories. Resident Camp programs inspire campers (ages 

7-14) to try new activities, build independence, make friends 

and take home memories that will last a lifetime. This $500 gift 

certificate can be used for any summer 2013 Residence Camp 

program at Mountain Camp Woodside. New first-time campers 

only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. 

Donated by: Mountain Camp Woodside 

Location: Portola Valley 


K316 

Christian Music Theater (CMT) 

Join close to one hundred other children (and many El 

Carmelo friends) at Christian Music Theater (CMT) to put on 

an original musical written and directed by former El Carmelo 

parent Kären Salveson. Children will be involved in set, 

costume, and prop construction, drama, music, and 

choreographed movement. 

A winner who has not already registered for CMT this summer 

may register one or two children (entering K-6th) from the 

same family for session 2B (Sinchi Sacha – Weekdays, June 

10-21, 1:00-4:00 p.m., performance Friday, June 21, 7:30 

p.m.). More information available at www.gracepa.org/CMT/. 

Winner should contact CMT immediately to reserve a spot. If 

winner has already registered for this summer, you’ll pay 

your winning bid to the El Carmelo PTA, and CMT will refund 

up to two previously registered children in the same family 

(any session). 

Donated by: Christian Music Theater (CMT) 



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K317 

Ball Boy/Girl for Stanford Men's Basketball Home Game 

for 2013/2014 Season 

Basketball Ball Boy/Girl experience at a Stanford Men’s 

Basketball home game during the 2013-2014 regular season 

(exact game date TBD). An unforgettable experience for a 

child in grades 3 - 6 in the 2013-14 school year. The Ball 

Boy/Girl will get early entry to the game, with two 

accompanying adults (tickets provided), shag balls during 

warm ups, mop off the court when needed and spend the 

entire game on the court level viewing all the action up close. 

Special Instructions: NCAA rules require Ball Boys/Girls to be 

6th grade or under for men's basketball games. Game date will 

be TBD. 

Donated by: Stanford Men's Basketball Program 

Location: Stanford 


K318 

Semi-Private Baseball Lesson 

A small group baseball lesson for your child and two to four 

friends (two hours) with Ryan Greenfield, one of the premier 

baseball coaches in Palo Alto. He has two travel baseball 

teams and has been coaching Palo Alto Little League Majors 

teams the past few years. Whether your child is new to 

baseball or wants to fine tune skills in pitching, fielding, and 

hitting, this item is perfect for any baseball lover. 

Donated by: Ryan Greenfield, Greenfield Athletics 



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K319 

Greenfield Athletics Baseball Camp 

Greenfield Athletics Baseball Camps are designed to help 

players (ages 8-12) interested in increasing their skills and 

preparing to play at more advanced levels. With a low 

camper-to-coach ratio your child will have plenty of personal 

time to interact with enthusiastic and knowledgeable baseball 

coaches. Campers will participate in fun drills that will hone 

their skills, and each day we will put our practice to work in a 

real game. 

Each winner will choose one week of camp from among the 

following: 

• June 3-7 Middlefield Field 9:00 am-3:00 pm 

• June 10-14 Nealon Park 10:00 am-4:00 pm 



• July 15-19 Middlefield Field 9:00 am-3:00 pm 

• August 5-9 Middlefield Field 9:00 am-3:00 pm 

Donated by: Ryan Greenfield, Greenfield Athletics 

Location: Palo Alto or Menlo Park 


K320 

Junior Cardinal Football Camp 

Two lucky winners will attend two days of Junior Cardinal 

Football Camp in June, 2013. Open to campers ages 6-12, 

Junior Cardinal Camp is designed to introduce the basic 

fundamentals of football in a safe and enjoyable environment. 

The camp is non-contact (cleats, shorts, t-shirt); campers will 

be grouped by age and skill-level to ensure a fantastic 

experience for everyone. Camp instruction will be led by Head 

Coach David Shaw and members of the Stanford Football 

coaching staff. For more information, see 

https://stanfordfootballcamps.com/youthcamps.php. 


Event Date: Monday and Tuesday, June 10 and 11, 2013, 

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 



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K321 

Studio Kicks Package 

A family fitness training center offering cardio kickboxing 

classes and martial arts instruction for children and adults, 

Studio Kicks classes are taught by some of the best instructors 

in the world and will challenge all levels of fitness. Martial Arts 

programs for children 4 years and up will develop focus, selfconfidence 

and respect, and adults will develop physical and 

mental confidence and improve coordination, flexibility and 

strength. This $100 gift card will get you started on your way 

to fitness. Package includes a short-sleeve, navy blue youthsize 

Studio Kicks t-shirt . 

Donated by: Studio Kicks 



K322 

Dance Connection Gift Certificate 

A $50 gift certificate good toward any 2013 Summer Dance 

Camp or 2013 Summer Session dance classes at Dance 

Connection, a "Family Favorite" winner in Bay Area Parent 

Magazine. 

Donated by: Dance Connection 



K323 

My Gym Palo Alto 

My Gym has created a program and facility devised to help 

children six weeks to thirteen years of age develop physically, 

cognitively and emotionally. This certificate entitles you to a 

lifetime membership and four weeks of classes (one class per 

week). 

Donated by: My Gym 



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K324 

8-Session Summer Pass at Mathnasium 

Enhance your child's math skills, understanding of math 

concepts, and overall school performance, while at the same 

time building confidence with this 8-session tutoring package 

from Mathnasium of Palo Alto-Menlo Park. Mathnasium 

customizes a learning plan for your child and provides 

personal attention by highly trained instructors. Students must 

be in 2nd-5th grades; available to new and past Mathnasium 

students. One-hour sessions must be scheduled ahead of 

time. Pass valid 6/1/13-8/22/13 only; students may begin prior 

to 6/1/13 on a space available basis. 

Donated by: Mathnasium 



K325 

One Month Membership to Mathnasium 

Enhance your child's math skills, understanding of math 

concepts, and overall school performance, while at the same 

time building confidence with a one-month membership to 

Mathnasium of Palo Alto Menlo Park. With their signature 

math power workout program, Mathnasium will customize a 

learning plan for your child and provide personal attention by 

highly trained instructors. Students must be in 2nd-5th grades; 

available to new and past Mathnasium students. Student may 

attend up to ten times during the month. Expires March, 2014. 

Donated by: Mathnasium 



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K326A Crocheted Animal Hats 

K326B A set of five animal hats (a crocodile, a shark, a parrot, an 

K326C elephant and a polar bear), crocheted by El Carmelo parent 

K326D Mariel Spengler. Keep them for your kids, or use them as 

K326E gifts. Great for dress-up, or for walking to school on cold 

mornings. 


• Crocodile (K326A) 

• Shark (K326B) 

• Parrot (K326C) 

• Elephant (K326D) 

• Polar bear (K326E). 

Donated by: Mariel Spengler 

Value: $30 Minimum Bid: $15 Winners: 1 each 

K327 

Cheeky Monkey Toys 

Cheeky Monkey Toys, voted "Best Toy Store" by Menlo Park 

Almanac readers for twelve years, offers a joyful collection of 

high quality, interactive toys to awaken the untamed mind of 

any child. Use this $50 gift card from Cheeky Monkey on 

something fantastic to delight the child in your life. 

Donated by: Cheeky Monkey Toys 



K328 

$50 Linden Tree Gift Certificate 

A $50 gift certificate from Linden Tree Children’s Bookstore in 

Los Altos. 

Donated by: Leslie Bell, Rose Desposito 



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K329 

Autographed Book: Betsy Franco's Q&A a Day for Kids: 

A Three Year Journal 

Q&A a Day for Kids is a special journal of questions to ask 

your child every day for three years. This brief daily ritual not 

only lets you see the evolution of his or her answers, it also 

becomes a time capsule of your child's life. The journal 

represents a wonderful way for children to get to know 

themselves, and for you as a parent to witness and help record 

the process. The book is signed by author (and former El 

Carmelo parent) Betsy Franco. 

Donated by: Betsy Franco 


K330 

My Adventures Book 

My Adventures books are a great way to showcase your 

child's art in a convenient and beautiful way. Using a 

professional designer and brand new print-on-demand 

technology, we will turn your child's priceless preschool and 

kindergarten art into a coffee table style book and return the 

original artwork. And while this book provides a great solution 

to the problem of what to do with the growing amounts of art 

you've collected, it can be far more than that. Because every 

word used in the book is either said or written by your child, 

the book captures, through the lens of art, who your child is at 

this unique point in their life. 

Donated by: My Adventures Book 


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Parents 

P401 

Margarita Party 

Reconnect with friends and families that you didn't see over 

the summer, and join in on this El Carmelo tradition. Just like 

last year, we will have a taco bar and tequila tasting bar, and 

dancing too! Adults only please. Price is per person. 

Donated by: Kristine & Javad Mostofizadeh, Susy Kim & 

Bart Decrem, Christine & Dave Hodson, Kathryn & Jonas 

Lamis, Amy Love & Freddy Ferragut 

Event Date: Friday, August 23, 2013 

Location: The Mostofizadeh's Casa 


P402 

Enneagram Night with Linda Pino, Certified Teacher of the 

Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition 

Want to increase your self-awareness, expand your emotional 

intelligence and get along better with yourself and others 

Come explore the Enneagram with your friends at this 

Introductory Enneagram Workshop Evening. The Enneagram 

(any-a-gram) system is a map of nine fundamental personality 

types; unique patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting in the 

world based on underlying motivations. Our successes and our 

failures are due in large part to our Enneagram type, which is 

alive within us 24 hours a day. 

This evening will help you better understand the Enneagram, 

your underlying motivators and habits of mind, and those of 

your friends and family. It's fun and enlightening to learn about 

yourself and important people in your life. You may just figure 

out that difficult person in your life, your boss or your motherin-law. 

And, what you learn may surprise you! Price is per 

person. Price is per person. 

Donated by: Kristine Mostofizadeh 

Event Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. 

Location: Mostofizadeh home 


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P403 Valentine's Party 2014! 

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue! This is an evening just for 

the girls - join us for a glass or two of pink champagne and 

Valentine's treats whilst sending our love and $ to our favorite 

school! Dress code: All That Glitters.... :) xxx Sorry gents, 

ladies only! Price is per person. 

Donated by: Rose Callaghan 

Event Date: Saturday, February 8, 2014, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. 

Location: Callaghan home 


P404 

Women’s Spa Party at Midtown Hair Studio 

Ladies, take a break from kid activities and enjoy a spa service 

along with drinks and light snacks at Midtown Hair Salon, 

owned and operated by El Carmelo mom, Dziem Le. Winners 

may choose between either a hair blowout, manicure, 

pedicure, lip wax, or brow wax (selections based upon first 

come first serve at the event). Afterwards, our pretty ladies 

can continue the fun by going out to dinner (this is not part of 

the Auction item). Price is per person. 

Donated by: Dziem Le, Teresa McCann-Packer, Susy Kim, 

Leslyn Leong 

Event Date: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 5:00-7:30 p.m. 



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P405 

Read Between The Wines 

Looking for a great book to read on summer vacation Each 

guest will bring a book (wrapped) that he/she wants to highly 

recommend and pass on to another reader. We will open the 

books one by one and the person who brought it will talk about 

the book and why he/she loved it! Everyone will go home with 

a book (and a list of the other highly recommended books 

discussed at the party). Wine and appetizers will be served. 

Adults only please. Price is per person. 

Donated by: Jennifer Mutz, Christine Hodson 

Event Date: Sunday, April 21, 2013, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. 

Location: Mutz home 


P406 

Grandpa and Grandma Dim Sum and Mahjong Party 

Immerse yourself in a traditional Mandarin experience. Enjoy a 

tasty dim sum lunch followed by a game of Mahjong. While 

Mahjong is typically enjoyed by Chinese grandparents, this 

auction item is open to all who wish to treat themselves to an 

afternoon speaking Mandarin and enjoying great food and fun. 

Adults only please. Price is per person. 

Donated by: Cynthia Tham, Amy Fong, Lifang Zhao, Ai 

Ling Gao 

Event Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. 

Location: Tham/Sherlock home 


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P407 

Burmese Lunch 

This lunch is open to anyone who wants to try out a typical 

Burmese street vendor food called Mohinga. It's the unofficial 

Burmese national dish, made of rice vermicelli in fish broth 

with onions, garlic, ginger, lemon grass and sliced tender core 

of banana-stem, served with fritters (akyaw). Cynthia's mom 

makes better Mohinga than any Burmese restaurant in the Bay 

Area! You've got to try it. Price is per person. 

Donated by: Cynthia Tham, Violet Tham 

Event Date: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. 

Location: Tham/Sherlock home 


P408 

Women's Book Exchange 

Come enjoy an evening of light hors d'oeuvres, wine (as well 

as non-alcoholic beverages) and community while exchanging 

books with the wonderful women in our El Carmelo 

Community! Please bring a wrapped fiction or nonfiction book 

you have read. Each person will unwrap a "new" book. The 

giver will share her thoughts about the book she wrapped. 

Price is per person. 

Donated by: Jenny Schmidt 

Event Date: Sunday, April 28, 2013, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Location: Schmidt/Kapoor home 


P409 

Celebrate the Arrival of Summer with a Traditional English 

Tea and Pimms 

Come and celebrate the arrival of Summer with Pimm’s ‘on the 

lawn’ and enjoy the ambiance of an English country garden 

party with a traditional Afternoon Tea! Adults only please. 


Donated by: Rose Callaghan 

Event Date: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Location: Callaghan home 


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Parents 

P410 

Mom's Back-to-School Brunch 

When the kiddos go back to school, take some time to relax 

and reconnect with friends over a delicious brunch. Say goodbye 

to pizza and hot dogs; your hostesses will provide all kinds 

of yummy luncheon fare designed to delight grown-up palettes, 

including champagne punch. You and your friends can kick 

back and enjoy! Served from 11 until 1 before Wednesday 

pick-up at 1:30. Under-school-aged-children welcome. Price 

is per mom. 

Donated by: Kathryn Lamis, Ann Holum 

Event Date: Wednesday, August 28th, 2013, 11 a.m. - 1:00 

p.m. 

Location: TBD 


P411 

Titanic Murder Mystery with British Food & Wine 

Jayne and James will be your hosts at their 2013 El Carmelo 

food and wine tasting. This year you will be crossing the 

Atlantic on board the Titanic and - as a real bonus - your 

character will be a suspect in the murder of the first captain! 

As you gradually uncover who the murderer is, you will dine on 

the best of British hors d'oeuvres and English wine. We will 

start with a very English sparkler that consistently sits 

alongside Champagne in blind wine tastings. This will be 

followed by a series of tasty white, red, and dessert wines and 

complementary nibbles as the suspicions start to mount. 

Warning: Possible cross-dressing with a risk of sea sickness 

and exposure to some surprisingly fine English wine. Adults 

only please. Price is per person. 

Donated by: Jayne & James Pearce 

Event Date: Mutually agreed date between the lucky 

winners and the hosts. 

Location: Pearce home 


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P412 

An Evening of Mah Jongg 

Join us for wine and hors d'oeuvres and a lesson on the 

ancient game of Mah Jongg. Learning Mah Jongg is a great 

way to stretch your mind, make new friends and enjoy a fun 

and challenging game -- but be warned, you might become 

addicted! We'll walk you through the rules, strategies, and 

tricks that have made the game fascinating for almost 3000 

years. At the end of the night, you'll be on your way to 

becoming an expert, and welcome to join our group that meets 

regularly to click the tiles, sip wine and catch up! (We'll be 

using the rules and card from the National Mah Jongg League. 

We play for pride, not money.) Price is per person. 

Donated by: Barbara Hirsch, Abby Domine 

Event Date: Friday, September 20, 2013, 7:30 p.m. 

Location: Hirsch home 


P413 

Hands-on Sushi Making Workshop 

Learn the art of sushi making at this hands-on workshop with a 

chef from one of the Bay Area's premier sushi restaurants. 

You can try your hand at such delights as nigiri, specialty rolls 

and other traditional Japanese cuisine in the relaxed 

environment of the kitchen of an El Carmelo family. Your 

sushi creations and other refreshments will be served. Price is 

per person. 

Donated by: Yoshie Roake, Asmita Runge, Jennifer Mutz 

and Lucinda Brommersma 

Event Date: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. (Date 

subject to change based on chef's availability; if a change is 

necessary, winners to be consulted.) 

Location: Runge home 


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P414 

Cooking Demonstration and Dinner with Maritza Ortiz 

Come and join Maritza Ortiz, El Carmelo parent, gourmet cook 

and teacher at Sur La Table, for a cooking demonstration and 

dinner. The menu will include: brussel sprouts with bacon and 

pomegranate glaze, roasted beet carpaccio, tuscan rosemaryhoney 

chicken, rice pilaf, and marcona almond cake. Makes 

your mouth water just reading about it, doesn't it Adults only 

please; price is per person. 

Donated by: Kori Shaw, Maritza Ortiz 

Event Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 

Location: Shaw home 


P415 

Learn to Make Everyone’s Favorite Asian Dishes: 

Potstickers and Thai Green Curry 

Learn to make potstickers, green onion pancakes, and green 

curry! Join other El Carmelo parents for a cooking 

demonstration, have a chance to to try it out yourself, and then 

dine on your culinary creation. Price is per person. 

Donated by: Sherwin Wong, Leslyn Leong, Stephanie 

Youngquist, Vilayvanh Janis 


Location: Leong home 


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P416 

Byington Winery Tasting and Tour 

Enjoy the wine country experience right in the backyard of 

Silicon Valley. Join other members of the El Carmelo 

community in a wine tasting and private tour at Byington 

Winery. Your tour guide will escort you into the estate 

vineyard where, with a glass in hand, you will learn the history 

of Byington Winery and the Santa Cruz Mountains. You will 

also tour the production facility and wine cave, and enjoy a 

tasting of five premium Byington wines. Price is per person. 

Donated by: Byington Winery 

Event Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013 

Location: Los Gatos 


P417 

Francis Ford Coppola Winery Tour and Tasting 

Located in the heart of picturesque Alexander Valley, the 

Francis Ford Coppola Winery is the home of Wine, Food, and 

Adventure! The winner will receive a VIP Tour and Tasting for 

four at the the winery, "a wine wonderland, a park of pleasure 

where people of all ages can enjoy all the best things in life". 

Donated by: Francis Ford Coppola Winery 

Location: Geyserville, CA 


P418 

Stargazing with Wine 

Spend an evening stargazing at the Brierley-Green's private 

backyard observatory and enjoying good wine and good 

company. Adults only please; price is per person. 

Donated by: Junko & Andrew Brierley-Green 

Event Date: Mutually agreed date (clear night, after dark) 

Location: Brierley-Green home 


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Parents 

P419 

Bar Method/Lululemon Package 

You deserve to revitalize your exercise routine! The Bar Method 

Studio in Palo Alto's Town and Country will supercharge and 

fine-tune your fitness regime, quickly and safely changing your 

body. The Bar Method workout is a unique combination of 

isometrics, body-shaping dance conditioning, physical therapy, 

and interval training. The inspiring teachers at the studio will 

guide and push you beyond your previous exercise limits (get 

ready to shake!). The rewards of this exercise program are 

mental and physical. One auction winner will receive a one 

month unlimited membership at the Palo Alto studio, a Bar 

Method logo water bottle and socks, and a $50 Lululemon gift 

card to get you outfitted for your bar classes! Class package 

restricted to new Bar Method client only. 

Donated by: The Bar Method, Kate Karagueuzian Gibbons, 

Lucinda Bromersma, Dana Roman, Sripriya Kannan 



P420 

Muscle Works 

This is a boot camp style class that will make you sweat, 

laugh, and discover muscles you did not know existed. You’ll 

leave rejuvenated, with a great sense of accomplishment and 

a fitness routine that you can do anywhere with your family 

and friends. No equipment is needed – we’ll use our body 

weight only, escape the traditional gym environment and enjoy 

the outdoors. Please bring a bottle of water and good attitude. 

That attitude is guaranteed to improve further during the class! 

All fitness levels are welcome, as long as they are friendly 

towards instructors with eastern European accents. Natasha 

Popovich, the instructor, has been teaching a similar class at a 

biotech startup in Menlo Park for years. She has developed 

her training skills working out with serious muscle enthusiast 

crowds in fitness-obsessed South Florida. 

Donated by: Natasha 

Event Date: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 9:30 a.m. 

Location: El Carmelo MP Room 


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Parents 

P421 

Studio Kicks Package 

A family fitness training center offering cardio kickboxing 

classes and martial arts instruction for children and adults, 

Studio Kicks classes are taught by some of the best instructors 

in the world, and will challenge all levels of fitness. Martial Arts 

programs for children 4 years and up will develop focus, selfconfidence 

and respect, and adults will develop physical and 

mental confidence and improve coordination, flexibility and 

strength. This $100 gift card will get you started on your way 

to fitness. Package includes a long sleeve, navy blue Studio 

Kicks shirt. 

Donated by: Studio Kicks 



P422 

Five Class Package at The Dailey Method 

The Dailey Method is a unique combination of ballet barre 

work, core conditioning, stretching, and orthopedic exercises. 

These challenging one-hour classes effectively strengthen, 

tone, and lengthen the entire body. Try out this five-class 

package. Your body will thank you. New clients only please. 

Expires 9/9/2013. 

Donated by: Dailey Method 

Location: Menlo Park or Los Altos 


P423 

Six Week Lite for Life Weight Loss Program 

Losing weight and keeping it off takes more than just exercise 

and willpower. It takes knowledge. At Lite for Life, they not 

only help you lose weight, but also give you the knowledge to 

eliminate the cravings and addictions that caused your weight 

to spiral out of control in the first place. The winner will receive 

a six week weight loss program at Lite for Life in Menlo Park. 

Donated by: Lite for Life 



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Parents 

P424 

One on One Golf Lesson with Conrad Ray 

Exclusive one hour one-on-one lesson with the Men's Varsity 

Golf Coach at Stanford University, Conrad Ray. Coach Ray 

has led Stanford to appearances at the NCAA playoffs six of 

the last eight years. He was an integral member of Stanford's 

1994 NCAA National Championship Team. This incredible 

opportunity to spend an hour with Coach Ray will surely help 

guide your game to a higher level. The lesson will be 

coordinated with Coach Ray at a mutually agreeable time. 

Over 18 only; winner cannot be applying to Stanford (golf). 

Donated by: Conrad Ray 

Event Date: TBD, mutually agreed upon date and time 


P425 

Pair of San Francisco Ballet Tickets 

A pair of tickets to the Saturday, April 20, 2013 performance of 

the San Francisco Ballet. Program includes Raymonda Act III, 

Ibsen's House, and Symphonic Dances. 

Donated by: Sherry Wei & Charles Huang 

Event Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 8:00 p.m. 



P426 

Cooking Class for Two at Sur La Table 

Enjoy a cooking class with a friend or a family member at Sur 

La Table in Palo Alto, a great cookware store. With a wide 

variety of classes to choose from (for example 'Spanish Tapas' 

or 'Italian Family Favorites'), you're bound to find something 

perfect. Browse for classes at the Sur La Table website under 

the Cooking Classes link. 

Donated by: Rashmi and Patrick Hunt 



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Parents 

P427 

Learn to Knit, or Learn to Knit Better 

Have you ever wanted to learn to knit, or have you learned but 

haven't tried anything new lately Take your knitting to the 

next level with experienced knitters Patricia Campbell and 

Sharon Tobias, who will tailor the class to meet your needs. 

Bring your own needles and yarn if you have them...and 

perhaps the project/pattern you are working on or wish to 

make. Loaner needles and yarn will be provided if needed! 


Donated by: Sharon Tobias, Patricia Campbell 

Event Date: Thursdays, April 25 and May 2, 2013, 10:00 - 

11:30 a.m. 

Location: Campbell/Noroian home 


P428 

Rosewood Mini-Getaway 

The serene sanctuary at Rosewood Sand Hill melds relaxed 

California luxury with fragrant gardens and stunning mountain 

views. Rosewood Sand Hill appeals to an array of guest 

experiences with resort-like amenities, including the largest 

guestrooms on the peninsula and the Michelin-starred 

restaurant, Madera. 

The lucky winner of this package will enjoy: 

• An overnight stay at the Rosewood Sand Hill 

• Breakfast for two at Madera 

Donated by: Rosewood Hotels 



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Parents 

P429 

Handmade Heat Therapy Flaxseed Pillow 

Heat Therapy Pillows are handmade microwavable heating 

pads, made with 100% cotton fabric and filled with organic 

flaxseed and herbs (herbs are optional). Heat Therapy Pillows 

take just a few minutes to heat up in the microwave. They are 

great for aches and pains, cramps, stiff joints, stiff neck, 

shoulders and back, as well as relief of the symptoms of 

fibromyalgia and arthritis, back pain due to pregnancy, and 

achy knees and hips. These all-natural heating pads are also 

excellent for pre-warming your bed, or placing on your lap or 

around your shoulders for that little extra bit of warmth on a 

chilly day or cold night. Heat Therapy Pillow heating pads will 

hold heat for about 30-40 minutes; under a blanket or in bed 

with you, they retain their heat for hours. 

Donated by: Katie Cicero 


P430 

Mom's Pampering Package 

Preparing for a night out Need some stress release This 

package has what you need. A $100 gift certificate for 

SkinSpirit Spa (expires 7/13/2013), a $75 gift certificate for La 

Jolie Nail Spa and two beautiful pieces from the Stella & Dot 

collection; a necklace and a bracelet. Stella & Dot describes 

the Gitane Tassel necklace as "Faceted metallic glass beads 

add sparkle to this timelessly chic rosary-style plated brass 

necklace in silver. Removable tassel features two smoky 

quartz accent stones. S-hook closure allows for versatility in 

styling. Wear it doubled with S-hook with or without tassel, or 

wear it long or tripled without the S-hook." The Ella bracelet is 

described as "Nylon thread woven into a plated steel chain 

and glistening with faceted glass beads." 

Donated by: Sarah Cornwell, SkinSpirit Spa, La Jolie Nail 

Spa, Room 7 Families 


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Parents 

P431 

Mom's Escape Basket 

All moms deserve the best. Pamper the lady in your life! This 

basket has it all. She can sneak away to a day spa, or indulge 

from a selection of sweet treats. There is champagne to 

celebrate, and some things for a quiet evening at home (tea, a 

candle, a signed cookbook and the smash hit Bridesmaids on 

Blu-ray). For fun with a friend, she can enjoy brunch out, or a 

movie night. 

The lucky mom will enjoy: 

• $100 gift certificate for Watercourse Way (expires 3/1/2014) 

• $50 gift certificate for Joanie's Cafe 

• $20 gift certificate for Fraiche Yogurt 

• One bottle of Etoile Rose champagne 

• Gift certificate for one dozen Kara's Cupcakes 

• Signed copy of Food 2.0: Secrets from the Chef Who 

Fed Google cookbook 

• Two Cinemark movie tickets 

• Bridesmaids on Blu-Ray (and microwave popcorn!) 

• Candle 

• Box of mixed teas from Peet's 

• Woman's magazine. 

Donated by: Room 7 Families, Watercourse Way Spa, 

Kara's Cupcakes, Calafia Cafe, Joanie's Cafe, Fraiche 

Yogurt, Peet's Coffee 


P432A Hand Knitted Cowl 

P432B This 'infinity scarf,’ hand-knit by El Carmelo parent Randie 

Wann, is a tube that you can put over your head or around 

your neck to keep warm. 100% Malabrigo cashmere wool - 

very soft! 


• Blue tones (P432A) 

• Red/gold/earth tones (P432B). 

Donated by: Randie Wann 

Value: $100 Minimum Bid: $50 Winners: 1 each 

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P433 LG Prada P940 3.0 

The PRADA phone by LG 3.0 combines PRADA's distinctive 

style with LG's innovative technology, including one of the 

biggest and brightest screens in the world with 4.3 inch and 

800-nit screen. As effective as it is striking, the PRADA phone 

by LG 3.0 boasts a 1.0 GHz Dual-Core/Dual-Channel 

architecture for high-speed performance, and dual-band wi-fi 

for high-speed surfing on the go. This unique user interface 

experience can be enjoyed on the device's 800-nit, 4.3 inch 

NOVA High Brightness Display, allowing users to view all their 

favorite photos and content even in direct sunlight. Plus with 

an 8 MP camera and up to 8 GB of user memory, all life's 

good moments can be captured and enjoyed in high quality. 

It's unlocked for ATT and T-Mobile phone call usage and 2G, 

but both are compatible with ATT HSPA network bandwidth. 

Recommend for ATT user if it's for heavy internet user. 

Donated by: Jongyeong Lee 


P434 

Samsung Galaxy SIII Unlocked Version 

This Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone comes packed with 

great features. It features a storage capacity of 16 GB, 4G 

technology, an Android operating system, and more. It also 

accepts MicroSD and MicroSDHC cards, which allows users to 

expand the phone’s storage capacity. With the Pop up Play 

feature that comes with this smartphone, users can easily 

multitask as this feature allows them to watch videos, use chat 

applications, and browse the Internet at the same time. In 

addition to this fun feature, the Samsung Galaxy S III accepts 

a variety of voice commands, allowing users to accept calls, 

reject calls, play music, and more by simply saying the words. 

This Samsung Galaxy phone features a HD Super AMOLED 

screen that is 4.8 inches in size. This touchscreen features a 

display resolution of 1280x720 pixels and a 24-bit color depth. 

Users can also easily take photos with the 8.0 MP camera that 

comes with this Samsung Galaxy phone. 

Donated by: Jongyeong Lee 


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Parents 

P435 

Plantronics Blackwire 420 Headset 

Rugged, portable headset for anywhere access to PC audio, 

video, music, and conference calls. High-Quality Stereo 

Sound and Multimedia. Please read more about it on the 

Plantronics website 

http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/blackwire-400. 

Donated by: Taryn Irulegui 


P436 

Plantronics Blackwire C420-M Wired VoIP Telephone 

Headset 

At home, in the office, or on the road, the corded Plantronics 

Blackwire C420-M headset lets mobile professionals enjoy 

crystal clear PC audio anywhere work happens! This durable, 

stowable headset provides users with the freedom to 

experience PC audio, through a high quality headset. It’s 

reliable and easy to use, with inline controls such as a 

call/answer/end button and mute/volume +/- control. 

Adjustable for the perfect fit, the Blackwire C420-M soft ear 

cushions ensure maximum all-day comfort. This headset is 

optimal for voice communications, listening to music, desktop 

sharing presentations, webinars, or web conferencing. It's 

also optimized for Microsoft Office Communicator 2007. 



P437 

Plantronics P420 USB Speakerphone 

Wherever the need arises to conduct hands-free PC-based calls 

and web conferencing, the compact and portable Calisto 420 

USB speakerphone caters to spontaneous collaboration. 

Advanced wideband audio and a powerful 360-degree omnidirectional 

microphone transform any workspace into a 

conference room, increasing productivity for everyone on the 

call. A convenient headphone jack accommodates private calls. 



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P438 

Plantronics W440 SAVI Convertible, Wireless DECT 

Headset System 

Experience clear, hands-free phone calls up to 300 feet away 

from your PC with the Savi 440 Wireless Headset System from 

Plantronics. This lightweight wireless headset is great for PC 

voice communications and multimedia and for office 

professionals seeking maximum productivity. DECT 

technology delivers extraordinary sound quality. Change the 

hot swappable battery mid-conversation for unlimited talk time 

(battery kit sold separately). 



P439 

Plantronics Savi 740 Wireless Headset System 

Plantronics Savi 740 lets you easily manage and switch 

between PC, desk phone, and even mobile calls up to 350 feet 

from your desk, all from a single wireless headset. Enjoy the 

comfort of this lightweight DECT headset and experience 

unlimited talk time with a swappable battery (additional 

batteries sold separately). The Savi 740 can be worn three 

different ways: over-the-ear, over-the-head, or behind-thehead 

to suit your personal style. 



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P440 

Plantronics Calisto P835-M - Corded Phone / USB 

The Plantronics Calisto P835-M connects to PC, mobile and 

home phone, and is optimized for Microsoft Office 

Communicator and Lync. This Calisto P835-M has a 2.4" 

color display and touch sensitive dial pad that allows easy 

dialing, caller ID viewing, switching and muting across different 

connected devices. This versatile system provides premium 

sound and unparalleled audio quality with its full duplex 

wideband audio support and advanced noise cancellation. It’s 

a hands-free device, allowing you to make cell phone calls 

while driving. And with the unique wireless lapel microphone, 

you can stay in control of calls as you roam around your office 

or even place it on a table to host impromptu conference calls 

with colleagues at a moment’s notice. It can also be used in 

home offices that depend on multiple communication devices 

for effective collaboration. Now you can experience a whole 

new way to manage PC, mobile and home phone calls with 

this Calisto P835-M multi-device speakerphone system. 



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Family 

F501 

Front Row Seats to 5th Grade Graduation 

The day is finally here: your son or daughter's 5th grade 

graduation! If you're the lucky bidder, you'll have six reserved 

front row seats for you and your family to watch the graduation 

ceremonies and share this special day with your child. 

Donated by: Chuck Merritt 

Event Date: Thursday, May 30, 2013 



F502 

End of Year Iced Tea Party 

Moms, bring your child(ren) to this very special iced tea party 

to celebrate the end of the school year. There will be crafts, 

snacks, and iced tea and "adult tea"; the kids can play while 

the moms chat. A fun, delicious way to say goodbye to the 

school year, and for some, goodbye to El Carmelo as well. 

Price is per mother/child(ren) combination. 

Donated by: Kori Shaw, Susy Kim, Alli Wong, Blandine 

Chaperot-Merino 

Event Date: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 2:30-5:30 p.m. 

Location: Shaw home 


F503 

Father and Son Camping Trip 

An El Carmelo tradition for well over 10 years! Join other El 

Carmelo fathers and sons on a fun-filled weekend camping at 

Towle Camp in Foothills Park. Includes all meals from dinner 

Friday night through Sunday breakfast, organized hikes and 

other activities, and of course the traditional bonfire with 

s'mores on Saturday night. Price is per father/son(s) 

combination. 

Donated by: Greg Chandley, David O'Reilly, Javad 

Mostofizadeh, Dave Hodson, Mike Jelks, Lance Berger 

Event Date: June 14-16 (Father's Day Weekend) 

Location: Foothills Park 


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Family 

F504 

Donkeys and Donuts 

Join us as we meet the donkeys that make Barron Park 

famous – Perry and Niner. Perry served as the model for 

Shrek’s famous sidekick, “Donkey.” Sunday mornings, the 

donkeys are the center of attention during their famed park 

strolls. Volunteers teach donkey safety and handling. And the 

Sunday promenades give the equines a chance to nibble on 

Bol Park’s lush green grass while the kids get to pet and stroke 

the donkeys. Parents – come and reconnect with El Carmelo 

friends while enjoying a cup of coffee and donuts. There will 

also be donkey inspired arts and crafts for kids. Please note 

that there are no public restrooms at Bol Park, so families 

need to plan accordingly. The donkey handlers ask that you 

leave your dogs at home. Price is per family. 

Donated by: Ann Holum, Janet Owens, and Annie Chen 

Event Date: Sunday September 15, 2013, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 

Location: Bol Park 


F505 

Family Gingerbread House Decorating Party 

Kick off the holidays by spending an afternoon at El Carmelo 

decorating a gingerbread house with your family. We'll provide 

the gingerbread house, as well as lots and lots of sweet treats 

to create the gingerbread house of your dreams! This will 

surely become an El Carmelo tradition that your family will 

return to year after year. Price is per family. 

Donated by: Hodson, Karagueuzian-Gibbons, Fischer- 

O'Reilly, Kim-Decrem, Sato, and Callaghan Families 

Event Date: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 



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Family 

F506 

School Dance 

Come dance the night away with your family! Dance to music 

played by ever-popular DJ (and El Carmelo parent!) Mike Runge, 

enjoy light snacks, and make memories. Price is per family. 

Donated by: Kori Shaw, Susy Kim, Alli Wong, Grit Denker, 

Kristine Mostofizadeh 

Event Date: Friday, May 10, 2013, 6:00-8:30 p.m. 



F507 

Chinese Kung Fu & Movie Night 

Two groups of Chinese Kung Fu teams will demonstrate and 

compete, and then we'll watch a Chinese Kung Fu movie for 

kids. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Price is per 

parent/child(ren) combination. 

Donated by: Christina Jiang 

Event Date: Monday, April 29, 2013, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 



F508 

Family Night - Dinner and a Movie 

You'll have a great time hanging out with your family for an 

evening, grabbing dinner at Applewood's Pizza, playing games 

together, and watching a movie while munching on 

scrumptious El Carmelo Caramel popcorn prepared by El 

Carmelo mom Heather Williamson. 

This fantastic family package includes: 

• $50 gift card for Applewood Pizza 

• Illuminated Word Game (almost new) 

• Redbox gift card good for 20 movie rentals 

• Large bowl of yummy, gooey caramel popcorn (available 

on a mutually agreeable night before 5/30/2013). 

Donated by: Applewood Pizza Bar and Grill, Fuli Zhu, 

Heather Williamson, El Carmelo Families 


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Family 

F509 

A Night in The Tank 

Two tickets to see the San Jose Sharks vs the Columbus Blue 

Jackets. Section 118, Row 24, Seats 7-8, Lower Reserved. 

Donated by: Dave Sheaffer & Lorna Thornton 

Event Date: Sunday, April 21, 2013, 5:00 p.m. 

Location: San Jose 


F510 

Autographed Hockey Puck 

A San Jose Sharks hockey puck, autographed by forward 

Adam Burish. 

Donated by: San Jose Sharks 


F511 

Stanford Football Tickets (vs San Jose State) 

Take your family to root for the home team with these five 

general admission tickets to see the Stanford Cardinal play 

San Jose State next fall. A parking pass is also included. 


Event Date: Saturday, September 7, 2013, time TBD 



F512 

Stanford Football Tickets and Pregame Field Passes 

With this pair of tickets, you’ll spend a few hours cheering for 

the 2013 Rose Bowl Champion Stanford Cardinal as they 

take on Arizona State next fall. Make the day extra special 

with two pregame/halftime sideline passes. A parking pass is 

also included. 

Donated by: Kori & David Shaw, David Shaw 

Event Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013, time TBA 



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Family 

F513 

Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma 

Open-wheel cars. All-star drivers. Twelve turns and 85 laps to 

make it to the front of the pack. The excitement of the IZOD 

IndyCar® Series returns to the serpentine Sonoma circuit for 

the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma. Experience the fun with 

these two event tickets. Winner must mail certificate prior to 

7/25/13 in order to receive tickets. 

Donated by: Sonoma Raceway 

Event Date: August 24 & 25, 2013 (subject to change) 

Location: Sonoma, CA 


F514 

San Francisco Zoo 

Use these two passes to the San Francisco Zoo to spend a 

memorable day with your family. Expires 12/31/2013. 

Donated by: SF Zoo 



F515 

Western Ballet Tickets - Coppelia 

You and your family will be transported to another world with 

these four tickets to Western Ballet's May 25th matinee 

performance of Coppelia, the most delightful comedy in the 

classical repertoire. 

Donated by: Western Ballet 

Event Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 1:00 p.m. 

Location: Atherton 


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Family 

F516 

BOMBAY JAM® 

BOMBAY JAM® - a unique Bollywood dance fitness total body 

workout. Bring a mat and a water bottle. Try it as a parentchild 

activity, bring a friend, or come alone! The program has a 

serious focus on integrating fun & fitness! They use custom 

music mixes, created with the hottest Bollywood tracks and 

some American Top 40 music, to motivate you instantly. 

Bombay Jam includes cardio and toning in one action-packed 

class. The choreography incorporates simple and easy-tofollow 

dance fitness moves and is full of Bollywood masala! A 

thumka here, a balle balle there - if you love Bollywood music 

and love to move, this incredibly effective & safe workout is for 

you. Build endurance and develop long, lean muscle - you'll be 

burning calories and thrilled by all the Bombay flair! Just one 

class will leave you energized and counting down till your next 

Bombay Jam class. Price is per person. 

For more information about BOMBAY JAM go to 

http://www.monakhancompany.com/fitness.html 

View Rekha’s dance/aerobics profile at 

http://www.monakhancompany.com/instructors_rekha.html 

Donated by: Rekha 

Event Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 11:15 a.m. 



F517 

House Cleaning by Adelina 

House getting a little dusty Floors need mopping El 

Carmelo parent Adelina Antunez will do four hours of 

housecleaning including general cleaning, vacuuming, 

changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, dusting, and sweeping. 

Your home will never look better! 

Donated by: Adelina Antunez 


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Family 

F518 

Piano or Voice Lesson 

A 1/2 hour piano or voice lesson taught by former El Camelo 

parent and professional piano/voice teacher Pilar Hsue. Pilar 

is a member of the American College of Music Teachers. She 

has been teaching piano (5+ years old) and voice (13+ years 

old) for the past nine years. She received her music training 

from the University of Wisconsin and Pacific Luthern University 

Music School. New students only please; the winning bidder 

may bid on more than one lesson, but please observe a 

maximum of two lessons per student. Price is per lesson. 

Donated by: Pilar Hsue 

Event Date: Mutually agreed upon date(s) 

Location: Hsue home 


F519 

Sparkling Windows 

All of your windows will be clean and shiny without you 

needing to lift so much as a rag. Although French panes will 

be an extra charge, it is worth every penny to get the job done 

right. No expiration date, but be advised to reserve your date 

well in advance. 

Donated by: Bruce Dosskey 

Event Date: Mutually agreed upon date 


F520 

Dog Sitting for a Week 

El Carmelo parent and aide Mona Napaa will watch your 

friendly dog while you're away for one week. She'll walk and 

feed your dog two or three times per day. Dog must stay in its 

home in Palo Alto. Friendly dogs only; no pit bulls please. 

Available during the summer, too, with dates mutually agreed 

by winner and dog sitter. 

Donated by: Mona Napaa 


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Family 

F521 

Über Eyes Gift Card 

Visit Über Eyes in Midtown and let Dr. Joanne Hu get started 

taking care of all your optometry needs with this $100 gift card. 

Dr. Hu received her training at the School of Optometry at 

Indiana University and, after 12 years in clinical practice, 

realized her dream of opening her own optometric boutique. 

Go in to see her for a new look at life! Expires 9/30/13. 

Donated by: Über Eyes 



F522 

Game and Tech Package 

A Nintendo Mario Party 9 Wii game, two passes to the Tech 

Museum, and a Mario stuffed character. Get the full game 

and tech experience with this great package from El Carmelo 

3rd grade teacher, Kyle Jantzi. 

Package includes: 

• Nintendo Mario Party 9 Wii game (rated E) 

• Two passes to The Tech Museum in San Jose (not valid 

for special exhibitions, IMAX Theater, or Tech Museum 

After Hours program; expires 12/31/2013) 

• Stuffed Mario character. 

Donated by: Kyle Jantzi 



F523 

Zynga Game Card 

Zynga.com is the best place to play online games with friends. 

Level up your game play with this Game Card for $15 in ingame 

currency to buy the items you want. 

Donated by: Anonymous 


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Family 

F524 

Barnes and Noble Nook Reader 

A brand new Nook Reader from Barnes and Noble, with WiFi. 

Donated by: Gracie Sheng 


F525A 

F525B Fruit Trees 

F525C Do you enjoy eating fresh fruit Have you always wanted a 

F525D fruit tree in your yard Now is your chance! 

F525E 

F525F Bid on them separately: 

• Avocado (F525A - 2 winners) 

• Apple - Fuji (F525B - 2 winners) 

• Apple - Granny Smith (F525C - 1 winner) 

• Apple - Golden Delicious (F525D - 1 winner) 

• Orange (F525E - 1 winner) 

• Purple fig (F525F - 3 winners). 

Donated by: Ruby He, Janey Wan 

Value: $200 Minimum Bid: $75 Winners: See above 

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Family 

F526 

Custom-made Tetherball System 

Is your little one addicted to tetherball Is recess just not quite 

long enough for them to get their fix A backyard tetherball set is 

just what you need for hours of family fun (they can even 

practice on their own!). James and Ben (1st grader) will build 

you a high quality, custom tetherball set in your backyard. They'll 

bring the materials, and you & your student can help out if you 

want, or sit back with a cool drink to watch while they labor away. 

You can even put your own inscription in the wet cement. 

(Note: The winner will need a fairly flat outdoor work space 

and a hose with running water and access to an electrical 

outlet. The construction will take place over a couple of days 

because the cement has to dry before the last part can be 

completed.) 

Donated by: James and Ben Domine 


F527 

Professional Photography Session with Fisheye Photos 

Are the kids growing too fast Need some updated photos 

Let El Carmelo parents Calvin Yao and Amy Fong from 

Fisheye Photos help you out. 

Their popular "classic collection" features a 1 hour 

photography session that can take place at your home or onlocation, 

such as a park. It includes a fun and relaxed photo 

shoot, basic re-touching of portraits, DVD with all the full 

resolution portraits in color, black and white and sepia, plus 3 

complimentary 5x7 professional prints. 

You can see examples of their work on their blog 

(http://www.calvinyao.com) or on their website 

(http://www.fisheyephotos.com). Their professional portfolio 

includes many newborn photo sessions, children's portraits 

and weddings. Expires April, 2014. 

Donated by: Calvin Yao & Amy Fong 

Location: Palo Alto or Nearby 


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Family 

F528 

Portraits at Koski Photography 

Support El Carmelo and have photographic artists Jim and 

Linda Koski create images that will become some of your 

favorite treasures as time passes. Your $50 donation tonight 

entitles you to have fun with a 30-40 minute photography 

session of your family, children or an extended family reunion. 

This can be at your home, local park or the photographers' 

studio. Also included is a beautiful 8x10 portrait of your 

choice. There's no obligation to buy additional portraits. Limit 

one certificate per session. Expires 12/31/2013. 

Donated by: Koski Photography 


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Getaways and Around Town 

G601 

PIER 39 Family Fun Pack 

A visit to San Francisco starts at the PIER. You and your 

family will have a memorable adventure! 

This great package includes: 

• Four Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise or RocketBoat tickets 

• Four San Francisco Carousel Ride tickets 

• Four 7D Experience tickets 

• Four Aquarium of the Bay tickets 

• Validation for two hours at the PIER 39 Parking Garage. 

Donated by: Pier 39 



G602 

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum 

A Fisherman's Wharf landmark for over 40 years, Ripley's 

Believe It or Not! Museum really does have to be seen to be 

believed. Check it out with these two COMBO passes, good 

for the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum and the Ripley's 

Marvelous! Mirror Maze. Expires April, 2014. 

Donated by: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum 



G603 

Fine Arts Museums 

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (the de Young and 

the Legion of Honor) is the largest public arts institution in San 

Francisco. Use these four VIP general admission passes to 

visit either the de Young or the Legion of Honor. 

Donated by: Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco 



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G604 

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose Family Four 

Pack 

Children's Discovery Museum is an exciting family resource 

that is living up to its promise as a precedent-setting learning 

center for generations of young people. This Family Four 

Pack admits four for a day filled with discovery, adventure and 

endless learning opportunities. Admission passes not valid for 

special events. 

Donated by: Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose 



G605 

North Bay Adventure Package 

Take the family across the Golden Gate Bridge for a day of fun 

and learning. You'll have a great time exploring the Bay Area 

Discovery Museum, a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor 

children's museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. Its 

unique programs feature hands-on creativity through play, 

encouraging children 6 months through 8 years to develop into 

curious, creative, adventurous lifelong learners and explorers. 

Complete the day with a picnic from Subway! 

Package includes: 

• Bay Area Discovery Museum Admission Pass (admits up 

to five kids or adults; not valid for special events, 

performances or Goblin Jamboree; must be used in one 

visit; no refund for unused amounts; expires 6/30/2014) 

• $25 Subway gift card. 

Donated by: Bay Area Discovery Museum, Jennifer & 

Andy Mutz 

Location: Sausalito 


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G606 

Mid-Week Date Night 

Hire a babysitter or invite the grandparents to come over and 

hang out with their grandchild(ren) while you head out for 

dinner and live theatre. You'll enjoy a terrific meal at Chef 

Chu's, 2012 Best Chinese Restaurant in the Palo Alto Weekly, 

and then catch a show at TheatreWorks, Silicon Valley's 

leading professional nonprofit theatre company. 

TheatreWorks has a reputation for artistic excellence, 

innovation, diversity, and integrity, and no matter what play 

you choose to see, you'll have a night to remember. 

The winner of this great date night will enjoy: 

• Two tickets for a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 

evening performance at TheatreWorks (expires 

3/31/2014) 

• $50 gift certificate for Chef Chu's. 

Donated by: TheatreWorks, Chef Chu's 



G607 

Lift Tickets at Sugar Bowl 

Enjoy a day of skiing at Sugar Bowl with these two Sunday 

through Friday, non-holiday lift ticket vouchers valid for the rest 

of the 2012/13 season. Can be extended for 2013/14 season. 

Donated by: Sugar Bowl 

Location: Sugar Bowl (Norden, CA) 


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G608 

Indoor Skydiving at iFly 

iFly SF Bay's vertical wind tunnel indoor skydiving offers 

endless excitement, adrenaline, and adventure. Take a friend 

and try it out with these two gift certificates for an Earn Your 

Wings package; for first time flyers, each package includes two 

experiential flights for one person in the wind tunnel. 

Reservation required. More information at www.iflysfbay.com. 

Donated by: iFly 

Location: Union City 


G609 

Miki's Farm Fresh Market 

As an all-encompassing organic grocery store, Miki's Farm 

Fresh Market offers a variety of organic food, cheeses from 

around the world, and produce, as well as sushi and other 

meals to go. If you haven't been in yet, you need to go explore 

their natural and organic products with this $100 gift card. 

Donated by: Miki's Farm Fresh Market 



G610 

Leaf & Petal 

California Avenue's Leaf & Petal is known for superior service 

and distinctive clothes and shoes. Geared to the woman who 

seeks fashion that exudes confidence and reflects individual 

style, Leaf & Petal is a local favorite. Use this $50 gift 

certificate on casual everyday wear, office attire, or dressy 

occasion ensembles. They've got it all. 

Donated by: Leaf & Petal 



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G611 

Nature's Alley 

Brighten your home with something special, a living gift of 

nature from Nature's Alley with this $25 gift certificate. 

Donated by: Nature's Alley 



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Eat, Drink & Be Merry 

D701 

Texas BBQ Meal Delivery 

A traditional Texas BBQ meal, enough to feed 4-6 people, will 

be home-cooked and delivered right to your door on a mutually 

agreeable date. Meal to include: Texas Caviar, BBQ Ribs, 

famous Elgin sausage, coleslaw, butterbeans, and your choice 

of pecan pie or Texas sheet cake. Also a 6 pack of Shiner 

Bock and Dr Pepper. 

Donated by: Kathryn Lamis 

Event Date: Mutually agreed upon date 


D702 Packed Korean Dinner for a Family of 5 

Your family will enjoy a wonderful Korean meal (marinated 

barbecued beef, rice and side dishes) prepared by El Carmelo 

parent Hannah Lee and delivered to your door. 

Donated by: Hannah Lee 

Event Date: Friday, May 17, 2013 


D703 

Ready-to-Grill Indian Meal Delivery 

El Carmelo parent Medha Nanal will deliver up to four skewers 

of pre-marinated chicken breasts directly to your door. She 

can cook them for you, or, if you want to enjoy them fresh and 

hot, she'll provide instructions for you to cook them over the 

grill or in the oven. In addition to the chicken, you'll also enjoy 

basmati rice and yogurt-based Indian raita. She will use 

freshly made, aromatic spices, organic chicken breasts and no 

artificial colors or preservatives found in commercial products. 

Serves up to four people. Please arrange at least one week in 

advance for a mutually agreeable Saturday or Sunday in May - 

don't forget to let Medha know whether you'd like to grill the 

chicken yourself or not! 

Donated by: Medha Nanal 

Event Date: Mutually agreed upon Saturday or Sunday in 

May 


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D704 

Sunday Morning Baked Goods Basket - Homemade Jams 

and Jelly 

Two dozen freshly baked muffins and scones delivered to your 

doorstep by 9:00 am on a Sunday of your choice. And on 

Auction night, you'll go home with a basket of homemade jelly 

and jam perfect to suit any need! It includes 1 jar of local 

honey and 5 jars of homemade Sangiovese jelly, Concord 

Grape jelly, raspberry jam, and blackberry jam made by El 

Carmelo parents Shannon Silva and Sharon Tobias. 

Donated by: Hagit & Isaac Katzenelson, Sharon Tobias, 

Shannon Silva 


D705 

Homemade Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Three dozen soft and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies 

delivered to your door on a mutually agreed upon day before 

the end of May. Indulge in these delicious treats yourself, 

pack them in school lunches (oatmeal is good for kids!) or put 

them in the freezer for a later date as they are delicious frozen 

as well. 

Donated by: Lucinda Brommersma 


D706 

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls 

Leave the auction with this delicious combination of 

homemade peanut butter and chocolate made into bite-size 

pieces that melt in your mouth. 

Donated by: Andrea Christensen 


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D707 

Three Months of Artisanal Bread and Preserves 

Three months of artisanal home-baked bread, accompanied by 

homemade fruit preserves or fruit butter delivered warm to 

your doorstep. Plan your family's Friday dinner or Saturday 

breakfast around the arrival of this delicious package. Delivery 

will be the last Friday of April, May and June. 

Donated by: Kate Karagueuzian Gibbons, Sripriya Kannan 

Event Date: Last Friday of April, May and June 


D708 

Fresh Organic Peaches 

The Noroian family has been growing Elberta and White 

Nectar peaches, two heirloom varieties, on their Central Valley 

farm since the early 1940s. Most of their certified organic 

peaches are sold as purée to yogurt and juice companies 

looking for high-quality organic fruit. They do, however, pick a 

small quantity to can or eat fresh every summer, and are 

offering El Carmelo families the opportunity to buy flats of 

peaches. These peaches taste better than anything you can 

buy in a grocery store, because they are picked ripe and 

delivered to your home during harvest. You'll get a flat of 18- 

24 organic heirloom peaches, weighing about 9 pounds. 

White nectar peaches ripen in early July; the Elbertas come in 

at the end of July/early August. View a short video about the 

farm on the Stonyfield Farms website; the Noroians supply 

peaches for their YoBaby yogurt: "Growing the Organic 

Market" http://www.stonyfield.com/yotube/index.jsp. Winner 

to contact donor regarding variety selection and delivery 

arrangements. 

Donated by: Patricia Campbell & George Noroian 


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D709 

Spicy Green Chutney 

Before it hits the specialty stores (just kidding!), grab your own 

package of spicy green chutney. An authentic recipe prepared 

by proud El Carmelo grandmother Lalitha Ramchandran from 

cilantro, walnuts, chilis, and a few special ingredients, this 

chutney will go great with Indian food, or will be perfect to 

spice up any dish. The Rachandran family puts it on 

everything from toast to pasta . . . 

Donated by: Kavitha Ramchandran, Lalitha Ramchandran 


D710 

Happy St. Patrick's Day Basket 

Happy St. Patrick's Day! The basket will be filled with a little 

luck and some delicious Irish specialties including two loaves 

of home-made Irish Soda Bread and recipe, Irish Whiskey with 

recipes for making Irish Coffee, Irish Music and Cook Book of 

Irish Culinary Delights from Dublin's finest chefs, and Cadbury 

chocolate, biscuits/cookies and candy for the kids! A real 

delight!!! 

Donated by: Theresa McCann-Packer 

Event Date: Saturday, March 8, 2014, morning 

Location: Delivered to your home. 


D711 

John Bentley's 

John Bentley's features Seasonal American Cuisine served in 

a sophisticated, comfortable setting. The care and quality of 

ingredients used in chef-owner John Bentley's cooking, 

combined with the warmth and detailed attention of his staff, 

make this Redwood City restaurant a favorite among guests 

and critics. Enjoy a sumptuous meal using $100 in gift 

certificates (alcohol and gratuity not included; expires 

4/14/2014). 

Donated by: Melanie & Suresh Gurunathan, John Bentley's 

Location: Redwood City 


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D712 

The Sea / Alexander's Steakhouse 

The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse is the Bay Area's premier 

seafood dining destination. The restaurant distinguishes itself 

by focusing on rich sumptuous morsels from the sea, prepared 

with modern technique and flair. Chef Yu Min Lin blends 

contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and ingredients 

to transform The Sea's menu into the extraordinary. Experience 

The Sea at its best with this $100 gift card, or, if you prefer, use 

it at Alexander's Steakhouse in Cupertino or San Francisco, a 

one Michelin Star fine dining interpretation of the classic 

American steakhouse with hints of Japanese influence laced 

into the menu. 

Donated by: The Sea/Alexander's 

Location: Palo Alto (The Sea) or Cupertino or San 

Francisco (Alexander's Steakhouse) 


D713 

The Melting Pot 

The Melting Pot Restaurant offers a unique, interactive fondue 

dining experience like no other. From the time the first piece 

of bread is dipped until the last piece of dessert is savored, 

you'll enjoy every bite. This $15 gift certificate is sure to 

please. Cannot be combined with other offers; not valid 

Fridays/Saturdays/holidays or special events. 

Donated by: Grit Denker 

Location: San Mateo 


D714 

Rice Cake or Rice Cake Making Lesson 

Winner's choice on this one! Each winner may choose a fresh 

baked rice cake, made by El Carmelo parent Gracie Sheng 

and delivered to your door, or Gracie will teach you how to 

make a rice cake, and then you can take your cake home. 

Your choice of traditional or red bean flavor. 

Donated by: Gracie Sheng 


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D715 

Michi Sushi 

Michi Sushi combines the art of tranditional Sushi making with 

non-traditional ingredients, adding depth and complexity to the 

palate. With over 250 different menu options, everyone will 

find something to enjoy with this $15 gift certificate. Cannot be 

used with other gift certificates or discount coupons; valid for 

dine-in dinner, Monday-Thursday only. Reservation must be 

booked through vip.michis@gmail.com. 

Donated by: Grit Denker 

Location: Campbell 


D716 

Olive Garden 

Use this $100 gift card for lunch with the family, or dinner for 

just the two of you at the ever-popular Olive Garden. Inspired 

by the Italian culture - warmth, genuine hospitality and the 

importance placed on family - Olive Garden is sure to please. 

Donated by: Jorge Zuniga 


D717 

Applewood Pizza Bar & Grill 

Applewood Pizza adds new interest to old pies . . . When you 

walk into the Applewood Inn, you forget what you thought you 

knew about pizza. No wonder it's in the Hall of Fame in the 

Palo Alto Weekly Best of 2012! Never been Applewood is a 

family-friendly, neighborhood restaurant with great food. 

Feeling daring We recommend adding avocado as a pizza 

topping! With this $50 gift card, you can discover a new 

family favorite. 

Donated by: Melanie & Suresh Gurunathan 

Location: Menlo Park and San Carlos 


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D718 

Joanie's Cafe 

Enjoy lunch or dinner at Joanie's Cafe with a $50 gift 

certificate. Voted "Best in Palo Alto" year after year, Joanie's 

is a great neighborhood bistro. Family friendly, high quality 

food, and a Palo Alto landmark. 

Donated by: Jennifer & Andy Mutz 



D719 

The Counter 

With over 312,120 different burger combinations, the Counter 

is the 21st century's bold answer to the classic burger joint. 

Enjoy a burger made uniquely for you at any The Counter 

location with this $25 gift certificate. 

Donated by: The Counter 



D720 

Mediterranean Wraps / Kan Zeman 

Looking for tasty Middle Eastern cuisine Look no further than 

sister restaurants Mediterranean Wraps (on California Avenue) 

or Kan Zeman (on University Avenue). Use these gift 

certificates valued at $50 total for fresh, healthy food at either 

location. 




D721 

Subway 

No time to whip up dinner In a mid-week crunch Need 

something fast but healthy Subway sandwiches are the way 

to go! Use this $25 to feed your family a quick, tasty, AND 

healthy meal. 



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Art Gallery 

A801 

Five Handmade Greeting Cards 

Five handmade cards by El Carmelo parent Hannah Lee. 

Blank inside, or choose your greetings. 

Donated by: Hannah Lee 


A802 

Signed Photo of James Franco 

Only El Carmelo families have a chance to own this signed 

photo of James Franco, El Carmelo alumnus extraordinaire. 

James graduated from El Carmelo, Jordan and Paly. He went 

on to act, write and direct his own films (127 Hours, Milk, 

Spiderman, Howl, The Broken Tower, Sal). This year you can 

see him as Oscar Diggs/The Wizard of Oz in Oz the Great and 

Powerful. 

Donated by: Betsy Franco 


A803 

Duct Tape Purse 

El Carmelo 1st grader Evariste Deprey made a one-of-a-kind 

duct tape purse. Big enough to hold everything you need, this 

aqua blue bag is a can't miss item. 

Donated by: Evariste Deprey 


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B901 

Men's or Kid's Haircuts at Midtown Hair Studio 

The man or the child in your family will look great for weeks 

with this package from Midtown Hair Studio. Each winner is 

entitled to two haircuts (men or children only please) from El 

Carmelo parent Dziem Le, or another stylist at the shop (your 

choice). Contact them at www.midtownhairstudio@gmail.com 

to make your appointment. Available 5/1/2013-5/1/2014. 

Donated by: Dziem Le 



B902 

Hairstyle and Color Service by Trish of Renda Za'arour 

Trish at Renda Za'arour Salon in Burlingame has many loyal 

fans, including El Carmelo parent Aruna Bhamidipati, who has 

been a loyal customer of Trish's for over ten years and 

absolutely loves her work. Two lucky winners will receive 

hairstyle and color service by Trish. You'll be thrilled with her 

work, just like reviewer after reviewer on Yelp. 

Donated by: Trish / Renda Za’arour 

Location: Burlingame 

Value: $130-$150 Minimum Bid: $70 Winners: 2 

B903 

Haircut at The Industry Hair Artists 

The Industry Hair Artists offer the best in cut and color in a 

modern loft-like space just off California Avenue. You'll be 

delighted with the haircut you get there. Expires 2/26/2014. 

Donated by: The Industry Hair Artists 



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Beauty 

B904 

Hair Color or Hilights at The Industry Hair Artists 

The Industry Hair Artists offer the best in cut and color in a 

modern loft-like space just off California Avenue. You'll be 

delighted with the hair color or hilights you get there. Expires 

2/26/2014. 

Donated by: The Industry Hair Artists 


Value: $85-$135 Minimum Bid: $50 Winners: 1 

B905 

La Jolie 

Treat yourself to a little luxury with a trip to La Jolie Nail Spa 

with this $25 gift card. 

Donated by: La Jolie Nail Spa 



B906 

Silk Peel at Premier Dermatology 

The lucky winner of this item will receive a free consultation 

and Silk Peel from Dr. Marie Jhin at Premier Dermatology. 

The Silk Peel dermalinfusion uses a diamond treatment head 

to exfoliate the skin while delivering a topical dermaceutical of 

various infusions deep into the skin to achieve more clear and 

acne free skin while soothing and toning the skin. In addition, 

the winner will receive a signed copy of Dr. Jhin's book, Asian 

beauty Secrets: Ancient and Modern Tips from the Far East. 

Expires 8/31/2013. 

Donated by: Premier Dermatology 

Location: San Carlos 


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Beauty 

B907 

Botox® Treatment 

Palo Alto Laser and Skin Care is dedicated to helping you 

achieve desired results for healthy, youthful skin. The winner 

of this item will receive one treatment with Botox® to smooth 

away wrinkles in one area of the face (frown lines, forehead, or 

crows feet), upon in-office physician approval. 

Donated by: Palo Alto Laser and Skin Care 



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