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Welcome

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Dear Covington Community,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the energy and excitement of 1001 Magical Nights! I am so impressed with the commitment and dedication o f ou r pa r en t s , t e ache r s and community for making this event extraordinary.

Tonight you have the opportunity to actively support the programs that provide our children with enriched educational experiences that make our school a fantastic place to teach and learn. Covington is a place where students can explore their talents and nurture their excitement for learning. The contributions and efforts of our Covington families are essential in making teaching and learning effective and new!

I am so honored to be part of such a collaborative, caring community where it is evident that educational excellence is a priority. Your support ensures that our children have creative learning experiences that prepare them for successful futures!

Many thanks to our parents and teachers for making it possible to continue our journey of excellence! Th a n k y o u f o r yo u r support and let’s make this night one that contributes to our children’s magical school experience!

Sincerely,

Erin S. GreenPrincipal

Principal Letter Co-Chair LetterWelcome to 1001 Magical Nights …

Please join us for a magical night as we celebrate our school’s exceptional community at the 2011 ‘1001 Magical Nights’ Covington Auction! This fun evening is a magnificent tribute to the commitment and dedication of our parents and staff and a perfect example of the great things that happen when people from diverse backgrounds and talents come together to support our school and the future of our children.

Your three wishes come true … many treasures and surprises await you …

One of the inspirational parts of this auction is the generosity of our families and the Covington community. We have a spectacular collection of items and unique talents donated to the auction. Magical getaways, fun kids activities, super sports events, beautiful art pieces and priceless teacher activities are some of the few exciting surprises that await you at the auction. Thanks to everyone for the creativity, thoughtfulness and breadth of your donations.

One thousand and One Thanks…

To each one of the volunteers, we thank you for your extraordinary efforts, good humor, and commitment - we are deeply grateful!! A heartfelt thanks goes to the Covington staff and teachers for their continued support. The generosity of your donations reflect your dedication and commitment to our children and school. A special thanks goes to Diana Ekstrand and Jenny Williams, for your guidance and positive encouragement. Last but not least, a sincere thank you is extended to Erin Green, who has supported us through

the planning of this event. Our deepest gratitude goes to the membership of the Covington PTA, whose generosity and commitment to education has made Covington the great place it is today.

Please join us on this magic carpet ride and enjoy “1001 Magical Nights!”

Ula Ghosheh and Dolly Eckinger

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Event Calendar

Auction Guidelines

Live Auction

Silent Auction

Covington Priceless

Events and Parties

Adventures and Getaways

Expand Your Horizons

Performing Arts

Capture the Memories

At Home

Techie Toys

Just For You

Culinary Delights

Fine Wine

Sports for Him and for Her

Books

Kids Activities

6:00pm

Silent Auction begins

Pick up your registration packet and start bidding! Appetizers served and cash bars open so you can enjoy cocktails while you bid. Arrive early (6-6:30pm) to enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne!

7:30pm

Dinner and Entertainment

Enjoy a delicious dinner with great company and an enchanting performance by belly dancer Rawiyah!

8:30pm

Video and Live Auction

Enjoy the premiere of the Covington Auction video and exciting Live Auction items!

10:00-11:00pm

Dancing

Don’t rush home! There will be no check-out after Live Auction. You can pay at home via Google check-out on the Covington website after receiving the invoice. Enjoy a night of dancing and pick up your winnings before you leave.

April 2nd, 2011

Culinary Delights

Fine Wine

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up your winnings before you leave.

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Calendar of Events

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April7 – Fourth Grade Treasure Hunt, 2:40-4:30pm7 – Catimini Modeling and Photo Shoot for Kids,

5:30-8:30pm 8 – Pancake Breakfast with the Third Grade

Teachers, 7:45-8:30am20 – Pizza & Ice Cream Outing with Mrs. Wedel

and Mrs. Zaich, 4:30-7:00pm 22 – Movie Night with the First Grade Teachers,

4:30-6pm25 – Rise and Shine with the First Grade Teachers,

7:45am29 – Kindergarten PJ Movie Party, 6-8pm29 – Wine, Cheese, and Fashion Party at Santiago’s

in Los Altos*, 7:00pm 30 – Cacao Connoisseur Party*, 6:00pm

May1 – Planet Granite Party, 10-11:30am 5 – Pump-it-Up Party with the 2nd Grade Teachers,

7:45-8:30am6 – Laser Tag with the Third Grade Teachers,

3:30pm7 – Save our Beaches, 9:30am-3:00pm7 – Mad Men Mania Party*, 7:00pm10 – VIP Kids Tour of the Los Altos Town Crier,

3:00-5:00pm11 – Stay and Play with Red Star Soccer,

12:15-2:15pm 11 – First Graders Hot Dog Social on a Minimum

Day, 12:15-2:00pm 13 – Art ‘a la Carte, 10:00am-12:00pm13 – Minute to Win it with the Fifth Grade

Teachers, 2:45-4:00pm15 – Zumba! Family Dance Party in Live Color,

3:00-5:00pm 14 – Real Deal Stain Glass, 4:00pm20 – Tennis with Ms. Green, 12:45-2:30pm22 –Kids vs Parents Kickball Tournament, (3rd

Grade) 3:00-5:00 pm 23 - Dodge Ball Derby with Mr. Heeb, (1st-3rd

Grade) 2:30-3:30pm23 – Bring the House Down, 2:40pm

24 – All the Bases are Covered, (4th-6 Grade) 5:30pm

26 – Dodge Ball Derby with Mr. Heeb, 2:45-3:45pm

29 – Explore “Things That Fly” at Stanford University, (3rd-6th Grade),

2:00 pm

June3 - Coach Ken Soccer Clinic on a Minimum Day,

(Kinders-3rd grade) 12:15-2:30pm 5 – Syd Boutique Fashion Show, 3:00-5:00 pm

August17 – Back to School Brunch at the Rossi’s*,

10:00am

September 9 – End of Summer Flip Flops and Lemon Drops!*

7:00pm 23 – Middle-Eastern Cooking Class and Lunch*,

11:00am 25 - Mojitos and Dailey Method Fitness Party*,

5:00pm 30 – Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance,

6:30-8:30pm

October 1 – Man Cave Party*, 12:00-3:00pm 8 – Tiki Party*, 5:00-9:00pm 21 – Anu and Anjana’s Indian Cooking Party*,

11:00am-2:00pm

TBD Star for a Day – Acting in a Covington Skit, 2:00-3:00pm

*Denotes parent-only party

Generous Supporters


101 Limousine • 231 Ellsworth Restaurant • 99 Ranch Market • A Touch Of The Earth • Adobe Animal Hospital • Adventure Out • Adventure Toys • After School Athletics • Aitken's Peninsula Swim School • Aleana Yiu & Michael Trainor • Alene & Vahe Baronian • Allison Taylor & Riki Cohen • American Girl • Amy & Dan Fischer • Andronico's Markets • Anjana & Vikas Butaney • Ann & Neil Wolff • Anna & Kevin Lee • Annette & Ali Jenab • Ansley Jentz • Anthony and Marlene Revelo • Anupama & Pritham Shetty • Aquarium of the Bay • Armadillo Willy's • Art-n-Fun • A'S Community Fund • Asian Art Museum • Atherton Lacrosse • Atlantis Casino Resort Spa • Back to Health Family Chiropractic • Baskin Robbins - Los Altos • BATS Improv • Bay Area Discovery Museum • Beau Wine Tours • Bella Vita Restaurant • Ben Tofig • Berkeley Repertory Theatre • Beth Sorenson • Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad • Biz Stone • BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse • Bliss Beauty Center • Books Inc • Brian Davino Florist • Broadway by the Bay • Buck's of Woodside • Build-A-Bear Workshop • Byington Winery • California Academy of Sciences • California Pizza Kitchen • California's Great America • Cameron & John Hamblin • Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos • Carmel Johnson • Caroline & Jim Small • Carolyn and Tim LeBaron • Cascal • Catherine Le Lannic • Catimini • Charles Schulz Museum • Cheryl House & Peter Meyn • Children's Discovery Museum • Chris & Christie Wilson • Christy & Ming Wu • Classic Kids Photography • Coach Ken • Community School of Music and Arts: Finn Ctr • Cordevalle • Corinne & Ed Landphere • Costanoa Lodge & Camp • Courtney Mase's Second Grade Class • Courtyard by Marriott Palo Alto-Los Altos • Covington Student Council • Covington PTA • Cranberry Scoop • Creative Shot Photography • Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel • CuriOdissey • Dale & Charlie Tritschler • Darcy Ratner • Darida Ewan • Dave & Terry Buck • Dean Dragoli & Ingrid Choong • Deborah & Anthony Custodio • Decathlon Sports Club Summer Camps • Destination Science Camp • Diana & Brad Ekstrand • Dishdash Restaurant • Disneyland Resort • Dr. Gary Hanes • Edward & Lindsay Hague • Efrat Tal • Eileen Cuzzi and her Second Grade Class • Elaine Chen Nguyen & Hiep Nguyen • Elana & Neil Joffe • Elevation Architect • Emma & Gregory Rossi • Equinox Palo Alto • Erin Green • Erin Miller • Erin Zaich • Esther Ellis • EVOLVE Los Altos • Fast Frame of Los Altos • Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco • FIT & Cross FIT Los Altos • For Goodness Snakes Adventures • Friends of Filoli • Fun with Media • Garrick Miyake • Gavin Newsom • Genesis Photography • Gianluca Iaccarino • Gilda Borrelli • Gilroy Gardens • Gold Star Gymnastics • Golfland Entertainment Centers • Happy Hollow Park and Zoo • Harmony in the Garden • Hearst Castle • Hellybee Photography • Hewlett Packard • Hidden Villa • Hiller Aviation Museum • Hobee's California Restaurants • Hyeyon Moon Photography • iFly SF Bay _ Indoor Skydiving • Infineon Raceway • In-N-Out Burger • James and Amy Reilly • Jay Heeb • Jaya Kamath • Jean Fong & Jeffrey Wong • Jeanette Jones • Jeff Bernhardt • Jefunira Camp • Jennifer & Robert Mihalko • Jennifer and Conor Bennett • Jenny & Duston Williams • Jenny Warila • Jian Zhang and Chunbei Feng • Jillybeans Parties • Jioping Zhang & Xiaojun Ping • John Asenso • Jolene Welch, Angela Girod, and their Second Grade Class • Julia Fong & Ed Schmulbach • Julia Xu • Julie & Neal Maeyama • Julie & Rick Altinger • Jumpstart Medicine • Junghun Kim • Kathleen Vitakis • Kathryn Han • Kathryn Okashima &

Gold SponsorTorrey Pines Bank

Silver SponsorsBorel Private Bank & Trust Company

Chapman Design Associates

Bronze SponsorRich Mathers & Construction

Family SponsorsMarie Gould & Trevor Healy

Dan and Yvonne Cornell


Tim Mitchell • Kathy & Paul Tomkins • Katie Campodonico • Katie Stanton • Kayo Taradash • Kazuko Eames & Origami Moms • Kelly Porter • Kepler's Books and Magazines • KFOG Radio • Kim & Dan Nero • Kim Sheehan • Kirkwood Mountain Resort • Kris and Joe Maloney • Kristy McCracken • Kyle & Angie Harrison • Laser Quest • Lawrence Hall of Science • Lee Lucca • Legoland California • Linda & Bob Baxley • Linda Figone • Linden Tree • Lisa & Jay Gonzales • Lisa's Tea Treasures • Lori & Tom Cox • Los Altos Art Docents • Los Altos Grill • Los Altos Nursery • Los Altos Police Department • Los Altos Town Crier • Los Gatos Luxury Cars • Lubna Kabakibo • Main Street Cafe • Maltby's • Marianne & Richard Mahoney • Marie Gould • Marie Pinder • Marilyn & Larry Draper, Olallieberry Inn • Marine Science Institute • Marita Caldecott • Marjorie Ott • Mark & Bu • Mark and Saori O'Reilly • Mark Leet Photography • Mary Anne James • Matt Abrahams • Medallion Rug Gallery • Mili & Erich Torres • Miyo Yogurt • Monica & Shirish Morchi • Monica Foster Salon • Monica Lodge - Golden Eagle Sports Camp • Mrs. Pomposo and her Third Grade Students • Nadiah & Emad Ibrahim • Nadiah Mshasha • New Wing Wah Restaurant • Niles Canyon Railway • Nisa Leone • Opera San Jose • Our Fifth Grade Teachers • Our First Grade Teachers • Our Fourth Grade Teachers • Our Kindergarten Teachers • Our Second Grade Teachers • Our Sixth Grade Teachers • Our Third Grade Teachers • Our wonderful teachers! • Palace Cafe • Palo Alto Bowl • Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club • Pat Yuen • Paul & Dolly Eckinger • Pauline Goloubef • Pediatric Dentistry of Los Altos • Peggy & Bob McGrath • Peju Winery • Peng's Piano Tuning Services • Peninsula Symphony • Peninsula Youth Theatre • Peter & Lori Van Deloo • Peter Martin & Ivette Loredo • Pilates Cardiocamp • Pizza My Heart • Planet Granite • Pompeii Restaurant • Pump It Up - Sunnyvale • PW Johnson • Qin Chen • Red Star Soccer • Residence Inn - Palo Alto/Los Altos • Richard Henning • Rick's Cafe • Rosanne Park & Ed Lingo • Rose Fry • Ryan Hogan • San Francisco Chanticleer Inc • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art • San Francisco Zoo • San Jose Giants • San Jose Repertory Theatre • San Jose Sharks • Sandi & Stu Elefant • Sandy & Bo MacInnis • Sandy & Deane Furuichi • Santa Clara County Fire Department - El Monte Station • Santa Clara Paintball • Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association • Santiago's Tailoring Boutique and Dry Cleaning • Sarah and John Vormbaum • Sayar Fausto • Scott & Mariette Wharton • Sibby's Cupcakery • Signature Interiors of Los Altos • Signature Sweets • SkinSpirit • SkyHigh Sports • Sonia & David Brunner • SPOT Pizza • St. Francis High School • Stanford Athletics • Stanford Continuing Studies • Stanford Men's Basketball • Stanford Park Hotel • Stanford Women's Basketball Program • Stella & Phil Chiang • Stephanie & Taylor Barada • Stephen Larson • STOMP • Studio Cake • Sudnya & Nickhil Jakatdar • Sudnya Shroff • Sue & Mark Boennighausen • Sugar Bowl • Sumo Sushi • Sunset Publishing Corporation • Susan Evard • Suzanne & Chris Kasso • Suzette and Tim Anderson • Suzy & Timo Allison • Sweet Shop • Syd Boutique • Sylvan Learning Center • Tahoe Donner • Target Mountain View • Team Fitness Inc. • Ten-Ichi Restaurant • Teresa Nora Trobbe • Terry and David Buck • The Boardwalk • The Fish Market • The Tech Museum of Innovation • The Time Butler Professional Organizers • The Tutoring Center • TheatreWorks • Tie Kim • Tiffany Birch • Tiny Prints • Tracey & Ken Leong • Tracey Sakamoto & Ken Leong • Ula Ghosheh • United Studios of Self Defense Los Altos • Valeria & Derrick Carty • Valerie & Steve Taglio • Valerie & Tim Nichols • Valerie Cairns • Vera Smirnova Photography • Vijay & Elizabeth Pande • Virginie & Jason Forget • Walden Design Group • Walter Halvorsen & Beth Kanter • Wendy & Robert Angus • Wendy Boufford & James Murdock • Whole Foods • Winter Lodge • Yasmine Braun • Yoga of Los Altos • Yumie & Joe Britt •

Aleana Yiu • Alene Baronian • Alison Sayar • Anjana Nagarajan-Butaney • Ann Wolff • Anna Lee • Ben Lai • Cameron Hamblin • Carolyn LeBaron • Catherine Clark • Christine Wedner • Christy Wu • Conor Bennett • Darcy Ratner • Davida Ewan • Deana Attassi • Diana Ekstrand • Dolly Eckinger • Donna Soo • Efrat Tal • Elaine Miyaki • Emma Rossi • Erin Miller • Evette Fan • Heidi McCormick • Ingrid Choong • Irina Shlyapnikova • Ivette Loredo • Jaya Kamath • Jenn Mihalko • Jenny Bennett • Jenny Williams • Jessica Clarke • Jing Wu • John Hamblin • Julie Altinger • Julie Maeyama • June Nicole Gur • Kathleen Vitakis • Katie Okashima • Katie Stanton • Kayo Taradash • Linda Baxley • Lisa Gonzales • Lisa Kim • Lubna Kabakibo • Matt Abrahams • Mara Starkey • Margaret Yen • Marianne Mahoney • Mariette Wharton • Marta Wilde • Mary Lai • Mary Sabbagh • Maura McNulty • Mike Kaplan • Monica Morchi • Nadiah Mshasha • Pauline Goloubef • Rina Raman • Ron Ninomiya • Saori Amano • Sara Lozaro • Sonia Brunner • Sudnya Shroff • Suzanne Kasso • Tie Kim • Tracey Leong • Ula Ghosheh • Valeria Carty • Virginie Forget • Wendy Angus • Yvonne Cornell •

2011 Auction Committee

Auction Guidelines


Event Sign-ups (No-Bid Purchases)

Event sign-ups are sold for a fixed price and include parties, teacher events, and other items. To purchase an event sign-up, simply enter your bidder number and name on the bid sheet for the appropriate number of tickets. Please note that an event sign-up can be per individual, per family or per couple. Purchasing continues until all slots are filled. Waitlists may be started along the bottom of a bid sheet if a party or event fills up and there is still demand for the item. Donors will be consulted and will make the final decision whether to include bid numbers on the waitlist. Bid numbers on the waitlist will not be charged unless the donor authorizes additional guests. Adding your bid number to a waitlist does not guarantee that you will win a ticket to the party or event.

Proxy Bidding

If you are unable to attend the auction, but want to bid on an item, please ask a friend to bid for you. Please remember that if someone successfully bids on an item for you, that person is responsible for paying for the item. A bid constitutes a binding agreement to buy the specified item, regardless of the intended buyer. If you bid for someone who is not attending the auction, you must use your own bidder number and are responsible for paying for all successful bids.

A bid constitutes a binding agreement to buy the specified item, regardless of the intended buyer. If you purchase tickets to a no-bid party or event for someone else, enter your bidder number and name on the bid sheet and note in parentheses the name of the intended guest so that the party host may send them the invitation.

When you arrive at the auction, check in at the registration table and you will receive a bidder number. Invoices will be sent home the week after the auction for your review and payment via Google check-out on the Covington School website. If you do not wish to use Google check-out, you may pay by check (payable to Covington PTA). Payments are due by April 9th, 2011. Credit card payments will not be accepted other than via Google check-out. There will be no check-out on the night of the auction.

Silent Auction

Bidding starts at 6:00pm. To bid, enter your bidder number and the amount of your bid on the bid sheet. A bid constitutes a binding agreement to buy the specified item. Once a bid is entered, it may not be removed. All bids must start with the minimum amount indicated on the bid sheet and each bid increase must meet the minimum increment stated. Bidding must stop when the section is declared closed. Once a section closes, no additional bids will be accepted. The highest bid at closing constitutes the winning bid. At the close of each section, an auction volunteer will circle the winning bid number and leave a copy of the bid sheet for general reference. Please do not remove the items or bid sheets from the table. There will be no check-out at the end of the evening. If you need to review your invoice on auction night, please proceed to data entry area starting at 9:30pm. Please take home all your winning items that were on display at silent auction. All certificates and gift cards will be sent to you with the invoices after the auction. Any bid listed without a bid number, or which is illegible, or which does not exceed the previous bid by the minimum increment will be considered invalid. An authorized auction volunteer shall have the sole and final discretion to determine the successful bidder.


Live Auction

To bid, raise your bidder number facing the auctioneer. Bids registered by the auctioneer are legally binding and do not require signature. The bid is registered when recognized and called by the auctioneer. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer is the winning bidder. The live auctioneer is bonded and licensed by the state of California and, as such, all bids recognized by him are legally binding.

Payment and Receipt

There will be no check-out on the night of the auction. Invoices will be sent home the week after the auction for your review and payment via Google check-out on the Covington School website. If you do not wish to use Google check-out, you may pay by check (payable to Covington PTA). Credit card payments will not be accepted other than via Google check-out. If you need to review your invoice on auction night, please proceed to the data entry area starting at 9:30pm. Please be advised, however, that your invoice may not be final or reflect purchases made at live auction. All sales are final and no exchanges or refunds will be made. The Covington PTA cannot guarantee any of the purchases made at the auction. Please take home all your winning items that were on display at silent auction. All certificates and gift cards (which are not on display) will be sent to you with the invoices. The Covington PTA is not responsible for items not claimed on auction night.

Auction items

Generous parents and community members have donated the items available for purchase at the auction. We have attempted to describe these items correctly. We apologize for any errors, changes, or omissions. If there is an item that you are serious about buying, we suggest that you contact the donor prior to the event to confirm conditions and availability. All items are sold “as is”. Auction purchases are tax deductible to the extent that the amount paid exceeds the fair market value at retail on the item(s) or service(s) received. Please consult your tax advisor for further information. Winning bidders of auction items are advised that activities, services, and products are not sponsored or supervised by the Covington PTA. The Covington PTA accepts no liability or responsibility for activities, services, or products purchased at the auction, including, but not limited to, failure of delivery, failure of performance, and/or claims for personal injury or property damage.

Live Auction


1. Principal For a Day

On Friday, April 8th, one lucky student will spend the entire day with Mrs. Green, getting a first-hand view of what it’s like to be the Principal at Covington. This is a unique opportunity for hands-on, action-packed leadership training. Join Ms. Green for a thrilling “magic carpet ride” around the school for a VIP experience as our Principal for a Day! The highlight of the day will be lunch with Ms. Green in the staff lounge.

Donor: Erin Green

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2. CordeValle in a Bentley Ultimate Anniversary Package

Steal your loved one away in a Bentley Continentalfrom Los Gatos Luxury Cars for a one night accommodation in a luxurious bungalow at beautiful CordeValle. This secluded luxury resort is located an hour south of Los Altos in the foothills of Northern California's Santa Cruz Mountains among 1,700 acres of tree-studded rolling hills. Infused with local charm and superb amenities, your stay includes two rounds of golf with cart rental in the Robert Trent Jones designed championship golf course. Featuring unobstructed views of radiant natural beauty with dramatic contours and elevation changes, this 18-hole, 7,169-yard, par 72 golf course makes innovative use of Northern California's hillsides, canyons and broad meadows.Your stay includes breakfast for two at One Iron Bar or Lion’s Peak Grill, with hillside views of the golf course. Recipient may add a $200 Spa Credit at a 20% discount at the time of booking. For a preview, visit www.cordevalle.com. Driver must have valid insurance, driver’s license, and be 25 years of age or older. Limited to in-state driving for two days or 500 miles. Bentley expires 2/10/12.

Donors: PTA, CordeValle and Los Gatos Luxury Cars

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4. VIP Tour of Twitter Headquarters and Lunch with Co-Founder Biz Stone

Twitter was recently named the 2010 Best Start-Up of the Year by TechCrunch. You and a guest can have lunch with Twitter Co-Founder and Creative Director, Biz

Stone, at Twitter Headquarters in San Francisco. Come hear the story of how Twitter got started, get a personal tour of Twitter headquarters on Folsom Avenue in San Francisco and even pitch your own start-up ideas and product suggestions with Biz. Then “tweet” all about it! Dates to be mutually agreed on.

Donors: Katie Stanton Biz Stone

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3. See Jon Stewart & STOMP Live in New York City!

Looking for a reason to h i t NYC? Look no further! We have four tickets to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, which are VERY HARD TO GET. Here’s your chance to sit in the audience of this very

popular talk show. The Daily Show, a fake news series, reflects on the events of the day “Comedy Central-style.” Stewart and a team of correspondents look at news, trends, pop culture, current events, politics, sports, and movies with an alternative point of view. The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Daily Show tapes four times a week, Monday through Thursday evenings. Guests must be eighteen or over to attend. Dates of tickets to be arranged through the Daily Show. No expiration date.

While you’re there, don’t miss STOMP!! This critically-acclaimed and immensely popular off-broadway show is a high-energy, percussive symphony, coupled with d a n c e , p l aye d e n t i r e l y o n unconventional instruments, such as garbage can lids, buckets, brooms and sticks. It is a movement of bodies, objects, and sounds made completely original through the use of everyday objects in totally non-traditional ways. Delight your auditory senses with these two tickets to STOMP at the Orpheum Theatre in New York City. Good for select performances only. Not valid Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 7pm. Call ahead to arrange tickets and for availability. STOMP tickets expire October 31st, 2011. Winner to arrange own transportation to New York.

Donor: Katie Stanton

5. Hewlett Packard Envy 14 Beats Edition Notebook: "The Computer of the Year!"

Wired 2010 awarded it "The Computer of the Year." The HP ENVY 14 Beats Edition Notebook delivers a stellar entertainment experience with the design to match. This special-edition laptop is fully loaded:

HP Beats audio lets you hear music the way artists intended. Engineered to let your PC reproduce the quality found in music studios.VIP treatment with direct and exclusive access to HP Envy dedicated customer support.Exclusive design detailing including red backlit keyboard and sleek black matte finish.Enjoy HD Content with a 14.5" High Definition HP Brightview LED Display and an integrated HD webcam.Great storage with 640 GB Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection.Amazing graphics that give your media and gaming apps that extra glide, and saves energy when not plugged in.Easy entertainment with preloaded MediaSmart software puts your digital world at your fingertips. HP SmartFriend 6 month, unlimited-use access to a technician, available 24X7, to help you answer your software, hardware related or networking questions. Beats High-Resolution Headphones by Dr. Dre.

Donors: Valerie and Steve Taglio Hewlett Packard


6. Cambria Central Coast Get-Away

This is the ultimate relax and play central coast get-way! Cambria is a delightful seaside coastal community and a popular vacation destination on the Central Coast of California. It is located just south of San Simeon, home of the famous Hearst Castle, and North of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1. This auction package includes a fabulous consecutive two-night stay at the Olallieberry Inn, an historic bed and breakfast awarded “Best Breakfast in America” by Inn Traveler Magazine. Your weekend adventure includes two tickets to the world-renowned Hearst Castle and your choice of multiple wine tasting passes to several wineries highlighting wines from the Central Coast Region. The Olallieberry Inn offers a peaceful, serene and private oasis, yet is just a short walk to the finest restaurants, shops and galleries. Upon your arrival, a shopping pass for discounts at several Cambria shops is also included. For your dining pleasure, a $50 gift certificate to The Sow’s Ear Restaurant and a gift certificate for 2 entrees, dessert and coffee to the Black Cat Restaurant are yours to enjoy. Both restaurants offer award winning, fresh local cuisine. Complete your weekend with two individual 30-minute massages at the Inn given by resident innkeeper Marilyn Draper, CMT, focusing on back, neck, shoulders, feet, and finishing with a soothing scalp massage. This vacation package is valid for two consecutive nights at the Olallieberry Inn and expires March, 2012. No blackout dates. Call for reservations and availability. For more information, visit www.olallieberry.com

Donors: Lisa and Jay Gonzales Marilyn and Larry Draper Marjorie Ott Olallieberry Inn

7. A Year of International Gourmet Dinners!

Indulge your taste buds with a trip around the world! Our Covington Chefs de Cuisine will deliver an international gourmet dinner once a month for your family to enjoy for a year. Meals will feature dishes from Japan, Cuba, Mexico, Lebanon, India, England, France, Israel, Italy, U.S.A. (All-American & Backyard BBQ), and Vegetarian. No need for passports on this globetrotting culinary adventure!

Donors: Suzy & Timo Allison, Julie & Rick Altinger, Alene & Vahe Baronian, Linda & Bob Baxley, Lori & Tom Cox, Paul & Dolly Eckinger, Virginie & Jason Forget, Elana & Neil Joffe, Julie & Neal Maeyama, Monica & Shirish Morchi, Emma & Gregory Rossi, Caroline & Jim Small

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8. Stanford Basketball Ball Boy vs Girl Experience

Your son or daughter can get in on the action, up-close and personal, with the Stanford Men’s or Women’s Basketball Team. The Ball Kid will get early entry to a Stanford home game, shag balls during the warm-ups, towel off the court when needed, and spend the entire game on the court level watching all the action up close. Also included is one general admission ticket for an accompanying adult. Game is TBD during the 2011-2012 season. Boy needs to be 8-11 years old for Men’s game and Girl needs to be 9-13 for Women’s game.

Donors: Stanford Men's Basketball, Department of Athletics and Stanford Women’s Basketball, Department of Athletics


9. Exclusive Luxurious Living in Marbella, Spain!!

Enjoy Spanish living in style for up to two weeks in Marbella, Costa del Sol, by the Mediterranean Sea. This five star holiday apartment is located in one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Europe. The property is located in the high end area of the famous San Carlos Hotel and a short trip or walk to the beautiful beach that stretches ten miles along the Marbella coast line. It is located ten minutes from Marbella center and is twenty minutes from the world renowned port of Puerto Banus, where you can view the luxury cruise ships and mega yachts. The apartment complex includes four pools and an eighteen hole golf course. It is a privately owned two-bedroom (sleeps four) with all the amenities and is beautifully furnished with a veranda to die for. You will not want to leave! Dates are flexible, including Thanksgiving and August, the high season. Subject to availability. Expires December 31, 2012.

Donor: Jennifer and Conor Bennett

10. Ladies Day Out in San Francisco - Legion of Honor, Cliff House Lunch & Limo!

This is no ordinary luncheon, ladies! Six lovely ladies will be whisked off in a limo to San Francisco’s most beautiful Fine Arts Museum, the Legion Of Honor, a beautiful Beaux-arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy the glamorous “Pulp Fashion” exhibit or other fabulous upcoming Japanese and Roman-themed exhibits. Your museum visit will be followed by lunch at the world-famous Cliff House Restaurant, where you can take in the stunning Ocean Beach views. The limo will meet you at school or other location within Los Altos. We’ll provide refreshments for the limo ride to and from the city. Limo offer expires August 31, 2011.

Donors: Suzette/Tim Anderson, Sonia/David Brunner, Anjana Nagarajan-Butaney/Vikas Butaney,Valeria/Derrick Carty, Ingrid Choong/Dean Dragoli, Deborah/Anthony Custudio, Annette/Ali Jenab, Anna/Kevin Lee, Tracey/Ken Leong, Julie/Neal Maeyama, Katie Okashima/Timothy Mitchell, Wendy Boufford/James Murdock, Elaine Chen-Nguyen/Hiep Nguyen,Valerie/Tim Nichols, Darcy Ratner, Julia Fong/Ed Schmulbach, Dale/Charlie Tritschler & Christy/Ming Wu


11. Southern California Living in the Nero’s Carlsbad Home

Start the summer out right with a one or two week stay at the Nero’s home in Carlsbad! You’ll be close to all the best family attractions of Southern California, including a three mile drive to Carlsbad Beach (voted one of the top five family beaches in the U.S.), minutes to Legoland, a half hour to Sea World or the San Diego Zoo, and one hour to Disneyland. This package includes two buy-one-get-one free admission passes to Legoland. Your stay also includes full use of the resort-style community pool, spa, wading area for tots, tennis courts, and fully-equipped gym. And, with five bedrooms and four baths, everyone gets to sleep in a different room each night! Sleeps 10 (4 queens, 2 twins). Multiple families welcome. Your choice of any one or two weeks in June, 2011.

Donors: Kim & Dan Nero Legoland California

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12. Girls' Night Out with Los Altos Firefighters

Ready for a hot night out? The firefighters from the El Monte Fire Station are cooking for you and five friends and it’s going to be five-alarm fun!!! Your evening will start at Maltby’s Restaurant and Tavern in downtown Los Altos where you can enjoy a $75 bar tab. Next, you will be whisked away to the fire station for a sumptuous dinner prepared by the firemen themselves. The brave and fabulous firefighters will cook for you, serve you, and best of all, do the DISHES! The firehouse really heats up with a personalized tour of the firestation and shiny fire engines - and you might even get to slide down the firehouse pole! Start your bidding ladies - it’s time to heat things up! Date to be mutually agreed on.

Donors: Santa Clara County Fire Department - El Monte Station and Maltby's

13. Father and Son Time With San Francisco Giants

Take your son out to the ball game with Two Tickets to a San Francisco Giants Home Game in the Field Club Level. This package also includes one of a kind World Series Collectibles. You’ll be within 10 rows of the field behind the Giants owner’s seats and the Giants On Deck circle. Remember when Buster

Posey lost the grip on his bat in WS Game 2 and it landed (softly) in the seats - you’re watching the game that close! You might spot a celebrity or notable former SF Giants player sitting with the owner just a few rows in front of you! Even better yet, the 1st baseman might toss you a ball as he’s returning to the dugout. The 2009 winner of this game watched Jonathan Sanchez pitch his no-hitter. You’ll be sitting in some of the most desirable seats in the park and will have access to Field Club amenities, including a separate entrance, bar and concessions. You also get the same Giants collectibles listed in the Giants Opening Night auction item. You’ll have several games to consider from on auction night. Contact donor with your choice within one week after the auction. The seats are located in Section 121, Row G.

Donor: Lori and Tom Cox


14. Four Tickets to San Francisco Giants Opening Night in Field Club

Watch the 2010 World Series Champions vs. Cardinals on Opening Night (April 9, 2011 6:05 pm start) in Field Club featuring the World Series Ring Ceremony! This package also includes one of

a kind World Series Collectibles. Get there early to see Buster Posey and enjoy an unforgettable evening of baseball history. Sit in Section FC119, Row G, just 10 rows from the field in-between Giants On-Deck Circle and Home Plate - your seats are on the aisle!Enjoy an evening with your family or friends in Field Club at AT&T Park. You’ll be sitting in some of the most desirable seats in the park and will have access to Field Club amenities, including a separate entrance, bar and concessions. Walk down to the end of the hallway to the green ropes and see the players come out of the locker room and into the dugout. These tickets come with a parking pass to Lot A, the closest lot to the stadium.

And there's more! The winner will also receive the following World Series collectibles:

World Series Champions 5-piece pin set that includes NL West Champion, NLDS vs. Braves Champion, NCSL vs. Phillies Champion, World Series Champion vs. Rangers, and finally SF World Series Champions pins.A&E's San Francisco Giants 2010 World Series Collector's Edition DVD Box Set including all 5 WS games, NLCS games 4 & 6, and Bonus DVD…over 18 hours of World Series action and bonus coverage.Official 2010 World Series Film DVD narrated by San Francisco's Rob Schneider.San Francisco Giants 'Worth the Wait' Hardcover Book. This keepsake was written by Brian Murphy of KNBR and features Photos by Brad Mangin.Not tired of reliving the World Series yet…you also get the book 'A Band of Misfits' by Andrew Baggarly.An official MLB 2010 World Series Collector Patch.An official MLB 2010 World Series Champion License Plate Holder.

Enjoy the game!

Donor: Lori and Tom Cox

15. Two Courtside Tickets to Golden State Warriors Basketball Game

Watch the action up-close with two courtside tickets to a Golden State Warriors Basketball game! Enjoy Courtside Club seating in Row A3, and a VIP experience: VIP parkingwith private VIP entrance to Oracle-Arena, in-seat VIP food and

beverage service, and unlimited access to the Courtside Club Lounge. Seats are 3 rows up from the Warriors bench - you will be on camera, so be smile-ready! Game and date selection to take place upon release of the 2011-2012 season schedule.

Donor: Valeria and Derrick Carty

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16. Sudnya's Indian Feast for Ten

Indian food is revered as one of the most exotic and flavorful cuisines in the world. It is our good fortune to have Covington Mom and food enthusiast, Sudyna Shroff, delight and inspire you with a truly memorable Indian meal for 10. Sudyna will create a

menu from a mouthwatering collection of family recipes reflecting the very best of Indian cuisine. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon.

Donor: Sudnya Shroff

17. Stonebrook Court Mansion Ballroom Party

Stonebrook Court is an architectural masterpiece, a community treasure, a lavishly appointed private mansion in Los Altos Hills and yours for 4 hours. Plan a ballroom party or cocktail hour entertaining your 20-25 VIP guests in the ballroom and adjacent patio. Owner Kelly Porter opens his home to you with an exclusive 45 minute tour of the property and stories of its restoration and glory days with presidents, kings, and now, you. Scrumptious hors d’oeuvres donated by Palace Cafe of Sunnyvale, and a case of Napa Valley wine, make this party taste as good as it looks. This is a spectacular way to celebrate a special birthday, a chance to throw the most fabulous party of your life, or go in on it with friends for an amazing night! Date to be mutually agreed on. Expires April 2, 2012.

Donors: Kelly Porter Palace Café Mark Leet Photography

18. Meet Gavin Newsom and Tour the State Capitol

Gavin Newsom would like to welcome you and nine guests to the California State Capitol in Sacramento for a personal thirty minute tour and meeting. Bring the entire family and don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to meet Mr. Newsom, take some

p ic ture s and v i s i t pa r t o f California history. Gavin Newsom, previously San Francisco’s youngest mayor in a century, was sworn in as Lieutenant Governor, on January 10, 2011.

Donor: Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom

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43. Librarian for a Day!

Help check books in/out for your class and receive a paperback book and bookmark courtesy of our wonderful Librarian, Susan Evard. Date to be arranged to coincide with your class Library schedule. Open to one lucky student in grades 1 through 3. $100 per student.

Donor: Susan Evard

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44. Scientist for a Day with Mrs. Ellis

Assist our incomparable Mrs. Ellis in the science lab by preparing and distributing materials during experiments! Highest bidder will win this great chance. The date for Tech for a Day will be set after the auction and in consultation with the student’s teacher. The winning student will receive two family guest passes to the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Make snow, rainbows and clouds, study rain drops, ice crystals, swim with the fish in a virtual ocean, pilot a submarine model or even be a hydro-engineer and make electricity all at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Each family guest pass is for 2 adults and their children up to age 18. No expiration date.

Value: Priceless

Donors: Esther Ellis Lawrence Hall of Science

40. Teacher for a Day

One lucky student from each class will win this year’s “Teacher for a Day” drawing. Each Covington student automatically receives one free ticket in his or her class drawing. Additional tickets can be purchased for $5 each. Winning tickets will be drawn at a special assembly on Monday, April 4th and the winning students will be teachers for a day on Friday, April 8th. A highlight of the day will be lunch with his or her teacher in the staff lounge. Tickets are available through April 2nd.

Value: Priceless

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42. Tech for a Day

Have a child who loves computers or wants to explore some Covington technology? As Tech-for-a-Day, he or she will enjoy a special program put together by Kim Sheehan, Covington’s tech master. This student will have a day where they’ll choose what they’d like to explore. For instance, taking apart a computer, becoming an expert on our latest classroom technology (LCD and document camera), making an iMovie or webpage, creating an art piece out of computer components, or other tech exploration. The day will also include a behind-the-scenes tour of Covington’s technology and a tech demonstration to the class. The date for Tech for a Day will be set after the auction and in consultation with the student’s teacher. Additionally,the lucky winner will enjoy four general admission tickets to the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose. This museum is focused on inspiring the techie in all of us! Enjoy hands-on and interactive exhibits. Tickets include an IMAX movie, not valid for feature films. Tickets expire December 31, 2011. Students must be a current third to sixth grader.

Value: Priceless

Donors: Kim Sheehan The Tech Museum of Innovation


45. VIP Seats - 2011 Spring Sing (5/26)

Get your camera poised to take perfect photos of this year’s Spring Sing! Enjoy FOUR front-row seats for Covington’s Spring Sing on Thursday, May 26, 8:45 - 10 am.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Erin Green & Covington PTA

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46. VIP Seats - 6th Grade Promotion (6/10)

This is your 6th grader’s big moment! Make sure you get the best seat in the house. Enjoy FOUR front-row seats for Covington’s 6th Grade Promotion on Friday, June 10.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Erin Green and Covington PTA

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47. Kindergarten PJ Movie Party (4/29)

Grab your comfy PJ’s and please join your Kindergarten classmates for a fun movie night in the Covington Library. We will have popcorn, drinks and treats. (Children should eat dinner before the event.) We will be watching the movie Madagascar. Children are welcome to bring a pillow. Our event is only open to current students in Kindergarten. Date: Friday, April 29th, 6-8pm. $25 per student.

Donor: Our Kindergarten Teachers

48. Movie Night and Pizza with the First Grade Teachers (4/22)

First Grade Movie Night! Don’t miss this fabulous chance to watch a movie with our fantastic first grade teaching team: Kim Nero, Megan Scatena, and Genie Sitler. Pizza dinner will be served. Drop off and pick up at Room 6. An age-appropriate G-rated movie will be selected. Date: April 22, 2011, 4:30-6:00 pm. Open to all first grade students, $25 per student.

Donor: Our First Grade Teachers

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49. Rise and Shine with the First Grade Teachers (4/25)

Rise and shine with a delightful breakfast served by our fabulous first grade teachers! Bagels, juice and fruit will be served. Come to the Staff Room and start your day in a fun-filled way! Date: Friday, April 25th, 7:45 am in the Staff Room. Limited to 30 first graders, $25 per student.

Donor: Our First Grade Teachers

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50. Art-n-Fun with the First Grade teachers (6/3)

Join your teachers and your friends downtown at Art-n-Fun for a special Father’s Day project and an early dinner at Spot’s Pizza. Kids can choose and decorate their own ceramic pottery, and then surprise Daddy with a personalized gift that he can cherish forever. Date: June 3rd, 3:30 - 5:30 pm. This is a minimum day. Parents to drop off and pick up. Limited to eight 1st grade students. $100 per student.

Donors: Our First Grade Teachers Art-n-Fun SPOT Pizza


51. Handmade Quilt, Book, & Lunch with Mrs. Cuzzi

This package includes a handmade quilt (a square done by each child), a copy of Mrs. Cuzzi’s favorite children’s book, and a lunch for your child with Mrs. Cuzzi that includes a reading of the book. Skips Pizza will be provided.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Eileen Cuzzi and her Second Grade Class

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52. Handmade Quilt, Book, & Lunch with Mrs. Mase

This package includes a handmade quilt (a square done by each child), a copy of Mrs. Mase’s favorite children’s book, and a lunch for your child with Mrs. Mase that includes a reading of the book. Skips Pizza will be provided.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Mrs. Mase's and her Second Grade Class

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53. Handmade Quilt, Book, & Lunch with Mrs. Welch & Mrs. Girod

This package includes a handmade quilt (a square done by each child), a copy of your teacher’s favorite children’s book, and a lunch for your child with Mrs. Welch or Mrs. Girod that includes a reading of the book. Skips Pizza will be provided.

Value: Priceless

Donors: Jolene Welch, Angela Girod, and their Second Grade Class

54. Pump-it-Up Party with the 2nd Grade Teachers (5/5)

Join the second grade teachers for an after-school party at everyone’s favorite inflatable party zone. Parents to provide transportation and snacks. Date: Wednesday, May 4th, 3:15 - 5:15pm. Limited to 26 kids. Second graders only. $40 per student.

Donors: Our Second Grade Teachers Pump It Up - Sunnyvale

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55. Pancake Breakfast with the Third Grade Teachers (4/8)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast served by our super third grade teachers! Pancakes will be served with toppings that include whipped cream, chocolate chips, and strawberries. Get the day off to a fun start and come to the Staff Room for breakfast! Limited to 20 third grade students. Date: April 8, 2011 at 7:45-8:30am, $25 per student.

Donors: Our Third Grade Teachers

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56. Laser Tag with the Third Grade Teachers!! (5/6)

Game on! Sign up to tag one another at Laser Quest w i t h Mr s . Pomposo , Mr s . Cowe l l , M r s . Campodonico and Mrs. Barrett. Parents will need to provide transportation to and from Laser Quest. Date: Friday, May 6, 2011 at 3:30pm. Limited to 12 third graders. $40 per student.

Donor: Our Third Grade Teachers Laserquest


60. Minute to Win It with the Fifth Grade Teachers (5/13)

Twelve challenges using household items. 60 seconds on the clock. Big prizes on the line. Think you can do it? You’ve got a Minute to Win It. NBC’s newest sensation, A Minute To Win It has started a game revolution online and across the country. Sign your fifth grader up to be a contestant on Covington’s Minute To Win It, hosted by their teachers. Amazing prizes (motorized scooter!), incredibly fun challenges (ex. Chocolate Unicorn: stack 7 Ding Dongs on the forehead), and a guaranteed unforgettable experience! Don’t be late...only 12 spots available. Date: Friday, May 13th, 2:45-4:00pm in the Multi. $100 per student.

Donor: Our Fifth Grade Teachers Target Mountain View

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61. Pizza and Ice Cream Outing with Mrs. Wedel and Mrs. Zaich (4/20)

Our fabulous Sixth Grade teachers will meet students at Spot’s Pizza in Downtown Los Altos for an evening of fun, including a pizza dinner and dessert at Baskin Robbins, Covington’s official ice cream sponsor. Parents need to drop student off at Spot’s Pizza and pick-up from Baskin Robbins. Date: April 20th, 5:30-7pm. Open to all sixth graders, $50 per student.

Donors: Our Sixth Grade Teachers Baskin Robbins

57. Fourth Grade Treasure Hunt (4/7)

Calling all 4th graders! By now, your fourth grader is sure to know Covington’s campus really well. They’ve also honed their investigative skills. Add in a little teamwork, and you have a recipe for a fabulous and challenging Treasure Hunt, sponsored by Mrs. Croft and Ms. Figone. Meet in Room 22 right after dismissal on Thursday, April 7th. Parents please pack a snack and pick up your students at 4:30pm in Room 22. Open to all fourth graders, $30 per student.

Donors: Our Fourth Grade Teachers

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58. Real Deal Stain Glass (5/14)

Five students will join 4th grade teacher Ms. Figone in Room 22 to cut and place together glass with lead caming from start to finish. Open to 3rd through 6th grade students only. Date: Saturday, May 14th at 4:00pm. Space is limited to 5 students, $100 per student.

Donor: Linda Figone and Margaret Yen

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59. Bring the House Down! (5/23)

If your student wants to improve their shooting streak, they will love this Knockout Tournament hosted by the fifth grade teaching team. This event is sure to be down to the wire! Meet on the blacktop right after dismissal on Monday, May 23rd. Parents please pack a snack and pick up your students at 3:45pm on the blacktop. Open to all fifth graders, $25 per student.

Donors: Our Fifth Grade Teachers

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62. Save our Beaches! (5/7)

Help clean our beaches, protect wildlife, and learn how both impact the environment. Sixth Grade Teachers Mrs. Wedel and Mrs. Zaich, are passionate about caring for environment and providing support to community service projects. Your sixth grader will not only enjoy a day of fun in the sun, but will learn from positive role models as well. Surfrider Foundation Waiver form will need to be signed in advance of event. Beach clean up to take place at Four Mile Beach in Santa Cruz. Subway lunches will be provided. As a bonus, passes to the Marine Science Institute in Redwood City will be raffled off. Date: Saturday, May 7th, 9:30am-3pm (depart and pick-up from Covington parking lot). Carpool transportation will be determined post auction. Open to all sixth graders, $20 per student.

Donors: Our Sixth Grade Teachers Marine Science Institute

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63. All the Bases are Covered (5/24)

Join your sixth grade teachers for a Stanford versus Cal Poly baseball game at Stanford on Tuesday, May 24th. Stanford Baseball is currently ranked second in the PAC-10. Attending the game with your teacher is sure to be a grand slam with your student. First pitch starts at 5:30pm. Parents need to arrange for carpooling. Open to 15 sixth grade students, $65 per student.

Donors: Our Sixth Grade Teachers

64. Mosaic Vase by Mrs. Pomposo's Class

Own this colorful and quaint mosaic vase made by the third grade students of Mrs. Pomposo. This vase promises to be unique and absolutely priceless.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Mrs. Pomposo and her Third Grade Students Sudnya Shroff

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65. Personalized Summer Reading Lists From Our Own Librarian

Sign up to get a personalized summer reading list for your child by our own Covington Librarian, Susan Evard. Susan will review your child’s current reading level, ascertain interests and hobbies, and create a reading list that is just for them. Three lists available.

Value: $75 each

Donor: Susan Evard

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66. Dodge Ball Derby with Mr. Heeb (grade 4-6)!! (5/26)

Get your strategy ready! This promises to be a good time. Join Mr. Heeb for an hour of after school dodge ball. Date: Thursday, May 26th from 2:45-3:45pm in the Multi. Limited to 20 4th-6th graders, $30 per student.

Donor: Jay Heeb


67. Dodge Ball Derby with Mr. Heeb!! (grade 1-3) (5/23)

Mr. Heeb is calling all Covington 1st through 3rd graders to come play indoor dodge ball. Teamwork and strategy are the most valuable factors in dodge ball. Everyone can play! Date: Monday, May 23rd, 2:30-3:30 pm in the Multi. Limited to 20 1st-3rd graders, $30 each.

Donor: Jay Heeb

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68. Assistant PE Teacher for a Day!

ONE lucky 4th, 5th, or 6th grade student will be Assistant PE Teacher for a Day!! Mr. Heeb’s assistant will help run PE classes (maybe make classmates do extra laps?), pick favorite games to play (sticks? dodge-ball?) and find out what it takes to keep everyone in shape. This dream experience will be held on a mutually agreed upon Monday or Thursday in May. This is your student’s chance to work alongside our wonderful PE teacher, Jay Heeb. Don’t forget the whistle!

Value: Priceless

Donor: Jay Heeb

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69. Audition Coaching with Mrs. James

Be prepared for that all-important musical theater audition or solo. Mrs. James, director of Covington Daybreakers and Coyote Chorus, will coach a student eight years through adult in four 30-minute vocal sessions at her home in Los Altos. Coaching will include selecting a suitable audition piece, preparing the piece, and developing a confident look and sound for the audition. Cost of music will be the responsibility of the winning bidder. Date will be mutually agreed upon.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Mary Anne James

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70. Choral Concert and Pizza Outing with Mrs. James

Mrs. James will host four people (adults, children, or a combination) for a 90-minute Saturday afternoon concert of either Cantabile Youth Singers (May 14 or May 21) or Ragazzi Boy’s Chorus (June 24), to be agreed upon between donor and winning bidder. Afterwards, she will treat the winners to pizza or other select casual dining. Mrs. James can provide transportation or directions. Not suitable for children under six.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Mary Anne James

73. Custom Made Famous American Costume

Here’s a special offer for second grade parents. Plan ahead for your child’s third grade Famous American Report by hiring expert seamstress, Jeanette Jones, to custom create your child’s Famous American costume. Parents to pay for costume supplies.

Value: PricelessDonor: Jeanette Jones


71. A Day at the Ranch

Please join the McCracken Family for a day on the ranch. Activities will include pony rides on a Shetland pony, tractor rides, hikes under the oak trees, exploring the creeks, and riding in the ranch truck. The day will conclude with a barbeque lunch. Winner may invite one additional family to join them. Winner will also receive a hardback book that tells the story about a girl and her sidekick horse,”Dust Devil.” Offer available during a weekend in April or May 2011. All pony/horse riders must sign a release of liability to ride.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Kristy McCracken Kepler’s Books

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72. VIP Kids Tour of the Los Altos Town Crier (5/10)

Extra! Extra! This just in! Covington students have the exclusive opportunity to get the inside scoop on our fabulous local newspaper. Students will get a personal tour of the Los Altos Town Crier headquarters in downtown from the Editor in Chief, Bruce Barton, and Covington Student Council Teachers, Mrs. Mase, Mrs. Zaich, and Mrs. Wedel. Students might even get their picture in the paper! The afternoon starts at 3pm at Main St. Cafe for cookies and hot chocolate and then tour is from 4-5pm at the LATC. Parents to drop off and pick up. Date: Tuesday, May 10th. For students in grades 2-6. Limited to twenty kids. $30 per student.

Donor: Main St. Cafe Los Altos Town Crier Covington Student Council

74. Tennis with Mrs. Green for Kids! (5/20)

Love Tennis? Kids are invited to play doubles tennis with Principal Erin Green as your fourth. Date: Friday, May 20, 2011 from 12:45 - 2:30pm. Tennis court location TBD. This is a minimum day so bring your own lunch. Limited to 8 kids in 1st-6th grade. $35 per student.

Donor: Principal Erin Green

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75. Buy Your Way Out Of Traffic Duty

Stop! Covington Mom, Virginie Forget, is offering to cover your Traffic Duty shift! Virginie will cover one morning shift of traffic duty for you. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Expires December 15, 2011.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Virginie Forget

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76. Prime Parking for the Year!

Avoid the congestion at drop off and pick up. Get to your kids concerts on time! This is the year to secure your VIP parking spot in the Covington lot, reserved with nameplate, for the ENTIRE 2011-2012 school year!

Value: Priceless

Donor: Erin Green & Covington PTA

Events and Parties


100. End of Summer Flip Flops and Lemon Drops! (9/9)

Back by popular demand! Calling all Covington Moms! Ring in a new school year in your favorite flip flops and join us for yummy lemon drops! Catch up with all your friends whom you haven’t seen all summer (and make new ones too!) while enjoying sumptuous appetizers, refreshing lemonade, and perfectly sweet and sour lemon drops. Wear your favorite festive flip flops and come prepared to hang out with your Covington BFFs. Date: Friday, September 9th, 7pm at Erin Miller’s home. Limited to 50 people. $50 per person.

Donors: Valerie Cairns, Deb Custodio, Tracey Leong, Erin Miller

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101. Back to School Brunch at the Rossi's (8/17)

Drop your kids off at school and meet at Emma Rossi’s home for a back to school brunch. Catch up with your Covington friends, sip coffee, tea, mimosas and enjoy delicious home-baked treats. Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10am at Emma Rossi’s home. Limited to 25 people. $20 per person.

Donors: Suzy Allison, Sudnya Jakatdar, Emma Rossi, Tracey Leong

102. Mad Men Mania Party (5/7)

Calling all Mad Men fans! Join us for cocktails and canapés at the Wolff’s house on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 7p.m. Tom Collins? Old Fashioned? Vodka Gimlet? Salted peanuts to go with your Lucky Strikes? This vintage evening will showcase an assortment of 60’s inspired drinks and food that will allow you to nibble with one hand, keeping your highball securely in the other. Pearls, suits and hats encouraged, no denim please. Prizes will be awarded to the best Don and Betty. Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 7pm at the Wolff’s home. Limited to 75 people. $40 per person.

Donors: Julie & Rick Altinger, Linda & Bob Baxley, Sue & Mark Boennighausen, Terry and David Buck, Diana & Brad Ekstrand, Jean Fong & Jeffrey Wong, Peggy & Bob McGrath, Kim & Dan Nero, Ann & Neil Wolff

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103. Cacao Connoisseur Party (4/30)

Are you ready for a salivary sensation? You will be treated to an exquisite evening of chocolate tastings and exploration with friends. Amidst gourmet hors d’oeuvres and fine wines at the Wolff residence, Covington Mom and chocolatier Suzanne Kasso will guide you through the wonderful world of chocolate. You will compare chocolates with a variety of cacao percentages as well as single origin chocolates of similar cacao percentages. Bring your appetite for a culinary adventure of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, fine wines, and of course, plenty of rich, dark chocolate! Rev up your taste buds! This is a chocoholics dream! Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 6pm at the Wolff’s home. Limited to 30 people. $50 per person.

Donors: Dave & Terry Buck, Suzanne & Chris Kasso, Jenny & Duston Williams, Ann & Neil Wolff


104. Syd Boutique Fashion Show (6/5)

From the classroom to the runway, Covington teachers have class and style. Join our fabulous teachers for their runway debut at the first ever Syd Boutique Fashion Show, where our very own teachers and principal are the models. There’s more! Bliss Beauty Center has partnered up with Syd Boutique and they have donated several fabulous gift certificates to raffle off as prizes to the guests. These include: four Signature Deluxe Manicure & Pedicures; four Darphin Balancing Facials; and four one-hour customized massages. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. As a V.I.P. guest, you will have the exclusive opportunity to shop at Syd Boutique, known for their everyday chic basics, effortless evening and graceful resort collections, shoes, belts, bags and jewelry. 20% of your purchases will be donated to Covington Elementary. Date: Sunday, June 5th, 3-5 pm at Syd Boutique in the Los Altos Rancho Shopping Center. Limited to 50 people, $50 per person.

Donors: Syd Boutique, Jennifer Bennett, Valerie Cairns, Dolly Eckinger, Ula Ghosheh, Tracey Leong

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105. Wine, Cheese, and Fashion Party at Santiago's in Los Altos (4/29)

Come out and support your school and this fabulous new business in downtown Los Altos. Sip, fit and shop the evening away with your friends at Santiago’s Tailoring, Boutique and Drycleaning Shop. Finally! A place for one-stop-shopping for all your fashion, tailoring, and drycleaning needs, right here in your local downtown. Two gift certificates will be awarded as prizes: one for $25 and one for $50. These can be used for tailoring, drycleaning, or boutique purchases. 10% of boutique purchases that evening will go toward Covington Elementary. Date: Friday, April 29th, 2011, 7:00 p.m at Santiago’s on San Antonio off Cuesta. Limited to 25 people. $35 per person.

Donors: Santiago's Boutique

106. Mojitos and Dailey Method Fitness Party (9/25)

Grab a friend (or 24) for a private group class at The Dailey Method in Los Altos. This challenging one-hour class effectively strengthens, tones and lengthens the entire body. Join in the fun, your body will thank you. This experience will continue on with refreshing mojitos, appetizers and desserts. Challenge yourself to an hour of Method and more hours of mojitos. Date: September 25, 2011, 5pm at The Dailey Method in Los Altos. Limited to 24 people. $25 per person.

Donors: Alene Baronian, Pauline Goloubef, Emma Rossi

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107. Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance (9/30)

Celebrate that special bond between father and daughter at the Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance. Join other Covington dads and daughters for a special evening of refreshments, photos, great music and lots of fun. Date: September 30, 2011, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Covington Multi-purpose room. Limited to 100 people. $50 per family.

Donors: Suzy Allison, Lisa Gonzales, Valerie Cairns, Kathleen Vitakis, Wendy Angus, Deb Custodio, Monica Morchi, Sudnya Shroff, Tracey Leong


109. Tiki Party (10/8)

Torch lights, grass skirts, hula dancing, light bites- it’s a Tiki Party! Come get your Aloha on and enjoy refreshing Hawaiian drinks. Piña coladas, mai tais, zombies, Bahama Mamas! And don’t forget to try your hand - or your waist that is - at doin’ da’ limbo! Date: October 8th, 5-9 pm, at the Wharton home. Limited to 40 people. $40 per person.

Donors: Stephanie & Taylor Barada, Valeria & Derrick Carty, Lindsay & Edward Hague, Cameron & John Hamblin, Tracey & Ken Leong, Marianne & Richard Mahoney, Allison Taylor & Riki Cohen, Scott & Mariette Wharton

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110. Man Cave Party (10/1)

Covington Daddies can escape for three hours of male bonding, Stanford football, and entertainment. The Man Cave includes: a widescreen TV for watching the Stanford vs. UCLA football game, four types of beer on-tap, pool table, ping-pong, dart board, food for hungry men, and exclusive jumping rights in the backyard trampoline! Date: Saturday Oct. 1st, 12-3pm at the Bennett’s man cave. Limited to 75 people. $35 per person.

Donors: Rich Mahoney, Conor Bennett, Tom Cox, Derrick Carty

111. Middle-Eastern Cooking Class and Lunch (9/23)

Join Covington moms Ula Ghosheh, Nadiah Mshasha, and Lubna Kabakibo to learn how to cook everyone’s favorite Middle-Eastern dishes: tabbouleh, hummus, moussaka, baba ghanouj and other Middle-Eastern delicious and healthy specialties. Stay at Ula’s for lunch and enjoy the food everyone cooked together. Date: Friday, September 23rd, 11am - 1pm at Ula Ghosheh’s home. Limited to 15 people. $45 per person.

Donors: Ula Ghosheh, Lubna Kabakibo, Nadiah Mshasha

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112. Anu and Anjana's Indian Cooking Party (10/21)

Have a craving for an authentic, delicious, home cooked Indian meal? Now, you don’t have go out. Gather at the Butaney home for a cooking class where Covington moms Anu and Anjana will show you how to cook savory Indian lentils, chicken and vegetable dishes. You will leave with the confidence to prepare it on your own and with recipes and spices to impress your family and friends. Best of all, when you are done cooking, you can sit down to a gourmet meal that you helped cook and enjoy it with other Covington moms. Date: Friday, October 21st, 11am - 2pm. at Anjana Butaney’s home. Limited to 10 people. $45 per person.

Donors: Anjana Butaney, Anupama Shetty


113. First Graders Hot Dog Social on a Minimum Day (5/11)

Here’s a great way to save yourself from an early pick up and raise money for the school! Wednesday, May 11th, is a minimum dismissal day. First grade moms Gilda Borrelli, Sandi Elefant and Rose Fry will pick up your child from school and walk him/her to the Iaccarino’s house. The kids will play with other first graders from Covington and enjoy hot dogs, lemonade and popsicles. Vegetarian options available upon request. Pick-up is at 2pm at 521 S. El Monte. With your consent, we can also walk your child to CCLC, if needed. This event will be rescheduled in case of rain. Date: Wednesday, May 11th, 12:15-2pm at the Iaccarino’s home. Limited to 25 kids. $20 per child.

Donors: Gilda Borrelli, Sandi Elefant, Rose Fry

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114. Zumba! Family Dance Party in Live Color! (5/15)

Join other Covington families for fun, fitness, and red-hot international music. Zumba! is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. John Asenso (Covington’s Zumba instructor) will lead the dance party in the multi-purpose room. There will be prizes for the most colorful and lively outfits and tropical fruit smoothies and healthy snacks following the party. Date: Sunday, May 15, 3-5pm in the Multipurpose room. Limited to 30 families. $35 per family.

Donors: John Asenso, Ula Ghosheh, Jaya Kamath, Jennifer Bennett, Efrat Tal

115. Star for a Day - Acting in a Covington Skit (Date TBD)

Is your child yearning to be a star? Help him or her get their Hollywood on by acting a role in a Project Cornerstone skit to be performed this year at a morning assembly! Your child will meet with two of our awesome ABC Readers, Stephanie Barada and Mariette Wharton, during 2-3 lunchtime rehearsals. Real props and costumes will be provided to act out this year’s Year 1 January book, Mr. Peabody’s Apples. This skit packs a meaningful message in a fun and humorous way that both actors and audience will love. You will also receive a DVD of your child’s performance as a keepsake --or for those upcoming auditions! Rehearsal times to be coordinated between actors and directors --no contracts with agents allowed! (Note: Directors will work with actors to assign roles so that everyone is happy -- or at least everyone’s star can shine!) Grades 1- 6 eligible. Skit to be performed this school year. Date: TBD at a morning assembly. Limited to 15 kids. $20 per child.

Donors: Stephanie Barada, Mariette Wharton

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116. Kids vs Parents Kickball Tournament (3rd grade) (5/22)

Channel your inner-child and evoke the memories of your childhood days of school recess and ludic blithe merriment! What could be more fun than spending a few hours on a warm spring afternoon in a game of kickball against your child’s 3rd grade classmates? Refreshments and snacks will be served. Date: Sunday, May 22nd, 3-5 p.m. at Covington’s blacktop. Limited to 25 kids (3rd grade only) and their parents. $20 per child.

Donors: Paul Eckinger and Tie Kim


117. Planet Granite Party (5/1)

Kids are natural born climbers. Did you know that rock climbing improves their muscular endurance, flexibility, coordination and balance? And most importantly, it’s fun! Date: Sunday, May 1st, 10-11:30am at Planet Granite in Sunnyvale. Limited to 8 kids (2nd grade up). $40 per child.

Donors: Suzy & Timo Allison, Linda & Bob Baxley, Tracey & Ken Leong, Julie & Neal Maeyama

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118. Explore "Things That Fly" at Stanford University (5/29)

Things that Fly: From Leonardo’s ideas to modern airplanes and whales, frisbees, wind turbines and race cars. Join Covington Dad and Stanford Professor, Gianluca Iaccarino, for two hours of fun and learning about aerodynamics. Professor Iaccarino received the 2010 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers this past Fall and got to travel to the White House where he was presented the award by President Obama himself! Participants will partake in practical tests, computer simulations and elementary physics concepts. Professor Iaccarino and his students will lead the discussions and demonstrations. Tickets to the Hiller Aviation museum will be raffled to the participants. Date: Sunday, May 29th at 2pm at the Stanford Mechanical Engineering Department. Limited to 25 kids (3rd-6th grade). $35 per child.

Donors: Gianluca Iaccarino, Hiller Aviation Museum

119. Coach Ken Soccer Clinic: On a Minimum Dismissal Day (6/3)

Stay after school on a minimum day and play soccer with Coach Ken. Coach Ken (Kenneth Mburu) played soccer at Egerton University and for various clubs in his native country of Kenya. He brings his endearing personality and experience as a father and professional player to help kids develop soccer skills in a fun and practical way. Bring your lunch, water, shin guards, and a ball. Date: Friday, June 3rd, 12:15 - 2:30 pm at the Covington Field. Limited to 30 kids (Kinders-3rd grade). $30 per child.

Donor: Coach Ken


120. Stay and Play with Red Star Soccer (5/11)

Play like a star with Red Star Soccer Academy! Stay and play soccer with Red Star Soccer Academy on Wednesday, May 11 after school (minimum day). Bring your lunch, water, shin guards, and a ball. Date: Wednesday, May 11th, 12:15-2:15pm on the Covington field. Limited to 50 kids (3rd-6th grade), $30 per child.

Donor: Red Star Soccer, Vahe Baronian

121. Catimini Modeling and Photo Shoot for Kids (4/7)

Does your child dream of being a super model? Here’s their chance! Catimini, at Westfield Valley Fair, is thrilled to feature Hellybee Photography for a fashion and modeling photo shoot event exclusive for Covington students. Participants will model Catimini fashions and have their photos taken by a Hellybee Photographer. Photos will be available for purchase online. Catimini and Hellybee will also raffle off gift certificates. Spirit of couture, creativity, exclusive fabrics, and fashionably exquisite colors and of course, a French delicacy, are the main features of Catimini. Catimini carries fashions for all ages, from infant to age 14, boys and girls. Catimini is proud to donate 10% of all clothing sales that evening to Covington. Date: Thursday, April 7th, 5:30 - 8:30pm at Catimini at Westfield Valley Fair. Limited to 20 kids. $40 per child.

Donor: Catimini & Hellybee Photography

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122. Art a la Carte (5/13)

Join the Los Altos Art Docents for a morning of fun and an opportunity to get your creative juices flowing. Create your own art while enjoying a sumptuous brunch and delightful conversation with fellow art-lovers. No prior art experience is needed. We will teach you some exciting techniques used to design beautiful and unique cards, gift tags and/or wall-hangings that you can take home. Date: Friday, May 13, 2011, 10am–12pm at the LAAD office. Limited to 6 people. $30 per person.

Donor: Los Altos Art Docents

Adventures and Getaways


160. Father & Son Two-Day Fly-Fishing Experience

You and your son can experience the thrill and tranquility of fly fishing with Covington Dad and outdoorsman extraordinaire, Ed Landphere. Ed will guide you and a friend on an expert fly fishing expedition on the world-renowned Lower Sacramento River. This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes transportation to the launch site, two d ay s o f g u i d e d fl y - fi s h i n g (beginner’s welcome), and one night shared hotel accommodations. All equipment provided! Limited to two participants. Expires December 31, 2011.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Ed and Corinne Landphere

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158. Moms Horsing Around

Love horses? Love the outdoors? Then drop the kids off at school and meet me at the barn! Spend a beautiful morning atop Snappy Francesca, a friendly, beautiful, bay Thoroughbred mare. We will tour Arastradero Preserve from a unique vantage point. Covington mom, Suzanne Kasso, will be your private, personal guide. No previous experience needed. The ride will be custom-tailored to your ability. Working mom? This is a great mental health morning! Date to be agreed upon between donor and winning bidder. Expires April 2, 2012.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Suzanne and Chris Kasso

159. San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour for Two

If you love fine chocolate, this Gourmet Walks tour is for you! San Francisco is at the center of a new wave of artisan chocolatiers who are experimenting with high quality beans, new methods of production, exotic fillings, and breathtaking packaging. Taste an array of fine truffles, chocolate bars and drinking chocolate on a 3-hour exploration of the city’s best artisan chocolate makers. You will learn and sample from a wide array of gourmet chocolate boutiques, including an artisan chocolate manufacturer who manages production from bean to bar, a small newsstand that carries 225 chocolate bars from over 15 different countries, a Swiss chocolatier loved by Oprah for its champagne truffles, and a premier chocolatería dedicated to finding exceptional chocolates from small, family-owned makers around the world. To sweeten the deal, Ms. Campodonico is including a specialty chocolate basket so that you can start tasting today!

Value: Priceless

Donor: Katie Campodonico

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150. Two Nights at Costanoa Coastal Lodge and Camp

Costanoa is an eco-adventure resort where guests can retreat from the chaos of everyday life and discover the pace of nature. Located off Highway 1 in Pescadero, Costanoa invites you to explore the stunning beauty of California’s scenic coast. This package is for a two-nights stay in one of Costanoa’s Pine Village Tent Bungalows. The rooms are wood-framed with canvas walls, have electricity and heated mattress pads. Excludes holidays and based on availability. Expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: Costanoa Coastal Lodge and Camp


154. One-Night's Stay at the Residence Inn and Lunch at Hobee’s

Enjoy a weekend’s night stay in a Deluxe Studio Suite at the Marriott Residence Inn - Palo Alto/Los Altos. Before checking in, stop at Hobee’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner ($25 gift certificate; no expiration. At the hotel, enjoy the fitness center and sport court and then let the pool and spa melt your tensions away. The hotel offers free hi-speed Internet access in all rooms and wireless access in the Gatehouse Suites. There’s separate living and sleeping areas and a fully-equipped kitchen. Hotel stay includes a complimentary breakfast. Advanced reservations required. Based on availability. Valid Friday or Saturday nights. Expires January 21, 2012.

Donor: Hobee's California Restaurants Residence Inn - Palo Alto/Los Altos

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155. One Weekend-Night Stay and Breakfast for Two at Courtyard by Marriott

Treat yourself and your spouse for a date night that lasts the whole night. Or, put your out-of-town guests up for the night at the Courtyard by Marriott in Los Altos-Palo Alto. In the morning, enjoy the complete breakfast buffet for two in the Courtyard Café. Advanced reservations required. Based on availability. Room and tax only. Valid any Friday or Saturday. Expires Feb. 28, 2012.

Donor: Courtyard by Marriott Palo Alto-Los Altos

153. A Saturday Night Stay and Sunday Brunch for Two at the Cabaña Hotel

Here’s your chance to get away without having to go too far. This item includes a Saturday’s night stay and a Sunday brunch for two at the Cabaña Hotel, site for this year’s Covington Auction. During the day, relax in the Cabaña’s soothing outdoor pool, or practice your game at an on-site putting green. In the evening, enjoy cocktails and dinner in the Mediterranean style bistro and bar. Subject to availability. Alcohol and gratuity not included. Not valid for holidays and special events. Valid until December 3, 2012.

Donor: Crowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel


157. Bed and Breakfast at the Stanford Park Hotel and Dinner at the Fish Market

Begin your couple’s get-away with dinner at the Fish Market in Palo Alto. Enjoy the freshest, high quality seafood available, a full-service oyster bar, and a cocktail bar and lounge area. This gift certificate for the Fish Market is good for $50 and expires November 1, 2011. Continue your quality time together at the Stanford Park Hotel, renowned for its classic style, gracious service and relaxed sophistication. This package is for a one night’s accommodation on a Friday or Saturday evening and breakfast for two in the Duck Club Restaurant. Advanced reservations required. Based upon availability. Expires April 4, 2012.

Donor: The Fish Market Stanford Park Hotel

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151. Two Night’s Stay at Reno's Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Enjoy two nights in the luxurious Tower Guest Room at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno. Treat your senses to a decadent chocolate massage or coconut oil exfoliation at the spa. You can also enjoy more traditional recreation such as golf, skiing, or swimming. And don’t forget the gaming! Come live it up at Atlantis! Valid March through April, Sunday-Friday, or May through September, Sunday - Thursday only. Not valid on holidays, conventions or special events. Blackout dates: 8/9/2011-8/14/2011. Reservations must be made in advance. Expires September 30, 2011.

Donor: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

156. One-Way Limo Ride to SFO Airport from Los Altos

Have a 6am flight out of San Francisco Airport on a Sunday morning? Let the kids and your spouse sleep in! 101 Limousine will make sure you get to the airport on time. This certificate is good for up to four passengers, so you can also use it for your next family vacation.

Donor: 101 Limousine

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152. Eight Tickets to Ride the Niles Canyon Railway

Spend a Sunday afternoon with your family on the Niles Canyon Railway. Niles Canyon Railway provides historic train ride experiences year-round from the 1880’s depot in Sunol and from the Niles Station in Fremont, California. Enjoy this rustic and scenic rail adventure in the heart of the Bay Area. Eight passes are included for the Sunday excursion train. Check the web site (ncry.org) for train times. Not valid for special events such as Steamfest or Wine and Cheese Tasting Train. Expires October 2011.

Donor: Niles Canyon Railway

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Expand Your Horizons


201. Take in Art and Sushi in San Francisco

This is the ultimate package for art lovers: Four passes to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (for use at either the Legion of Honor or the de Young Museum), two passes to the Museum of Modern Art; and two passes to the Asian Art Museum (expires 4/30/12). While visiting San Francisco, dine at the Ten-Ichi Restaurant with this $50 gift certificate (expires 4/4/12). Located in the heart of Pacific Heights, Ten-Ichi Homestyle Cuisine and Sushi Bar has been serving distinctive Japanese cuisine for over 30 years. Offering a warm and inviting ambiance, Ten-Ichi features homestyle cuisine as well as vegetarian alternatives, unique sushi creations, and a great selection of premium sake.

Donors: Ten-Ichi Restaurant, Asian Art Museum, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

206. One-on-One Presentation Skills Coaching & Autographed Book

Public speaking is a necessary life skill. Do you have an important presentation coming up? A college entrance interview? An interview for your dream job? Covington dad and Stanford University and De Anza College Communication Professor, Matt Abrahams, of Bold Echo

Communication Solutions, is ready to help you be “audience-ready” for presentations, meetings, and interviews. To help you achieve your communication goals, this two-hour private coaching session will be specifically geared toward your delivery skills (how you say what you say). The session will include digital recording, feedback, analysis, and instruction to help make you more compelling, connected, and confident when you present. The winner of this item will also receive a personalized and autographed copy of Matt’s newly published book, “Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: 25 Techniques for Confident, Calm, and Competent Presenting”. Expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: Matt Abrahams

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207. Private Beer-Brewing Class

Ryan Hogan, an accomplished home brewer, will help you and a friend select and brew an ale recipe. You will spend an evening brewing the selected beer recipe then bottle it at a later date. All equipment and ingredients provided. Not only will you learn how fun and easy it is to brew your own beer, you will also have five gallons (about two cases) of hand crafted beer to enjoy! Included are custom labels designed by Jennifer Hogan. For one to two people. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Expires 4/2/12.

Donor: Ryan Hogan

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202. Two Tickets to Celebrity Forum Speaker Series

Enjoy two open-seating series tickets to the 2011-2012, 44th annual Foothill College Celebrity Forum. All programs are held at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts on the De Anza College campus in Cupertino. Celebrity Forum provides you with the opportunity to attend fascinating presentations by heads-of-state, scientists, educators, business leaders and newsmakers, and then ask the presenters questions about their fields. The Celebrity Forum was voted best lecture series in the nation by the prestigious International Platform Association. There are seven programs that run from September, 2011 - May, 2012. You have a choice of Wed., Thur., or Fri. night programs. These tickets are only good for the 2011 - 2012 series.

Donor: Richard Henning

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203. One Course at Stanford Continuing Studies

Stanford Continuing Studies will help you enrich your life and satisfy your passion for learning. This unique program for Bay Area adults offers a broad range of courses taught by Stanford’s distinguished faculty, engaging instructors, and cutting-edge researchers. With offerings from liberal arts and sciences, creative writing and professional and personal development, you are sure to find a course that satisfies your interests. The certificate includes tuition and registration fee for one course. Valid for one course in any quarter through Spring, 2012. Visit continuingstudies.stanford.edu to see the course catalog.

Donor: Stanford Continuing Studies

204. Tour Filoli with a Friend

Enter the enchantment of Filoli House and Gardens. Share this tour with a loved one and enjoy the beautifully preserved, historically significant and internationally recognized Filoli House and sixteen acres of lush formal gardens. Member brochure and Filoli Self Guided Tour Booklet included. Reservations needed for guided tour. Check website for hours. Please enjoy your visit before October 23, 2011.

Donor: Friends of Filoli

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200. Hearst Castle Tour for Two

You’re invited to America’s castle -- Hearst Castle, that is! High above the Pacific Ocean in San Simeon, CA, the legendary W.R. Hearst created his private retreat. Once accessible only to celebrities and famous guests, the magnificent estate is yours to explore. These passes are good for the Experience Tour, recommended for first-time visitors. Tour reservations are recommended.

Donor: Hearst Castle


208. Chinese Tutoring for Three Hours

With the rapidly growing economy in China, Chinese will be one of the most spoken languages in the business community. Covington Mom, Qin Chen, is offering three hours of conversational Chinese (Mandarin) tutoring sessions at Covington School or your home. Times to be mutually agreed on. Expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: Qin Chen

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209. One-Hour Consultation with a Certified

Financial Planner

Get started with your family’s financial planning with a one-hour consultation with a Certified Financial Planner from PW Johnson Wealth Management. Mapping a strategy can reduce stress, help you retire early, or put your kids through college. Topics covered may include tax strategies, employee benefits, insurance, budgeting, risk management and insurance. In addition, PW Johnson can help you plan for education, retirement, investments, and estates. Expires September 30, 2011. Donor: Artie Green, PW Johnson

Performing Arts


250. Time for Youth Theater and Fine Dining

Here’s your chance to introduce your family to fine acting and dining -- in one dramatic evening! Peninsula Youth Theater is a well-known Bay Area children’s theater company that presents five professional-quality productions each season at the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts. Enjoy these two tickets to any production in the remaining 2010-2011 season or 2011-2012 season until January 17, 2012. Upcoming shows include “My Son Pinocchio: Gepetto’s Musical Tale”, “Stuart Little”, and “Bye Bye Birdie”. Before or after the show, experience the casual, yet elegant atmosphere at Cascal, where everyone can pick their favorite tapas-style small plate, a $50 value valid through October, 2011. PYT ticket availability is subject to demand. Redeem your tickets two weeks prior to the desired performance.

Donors: Cascal Peninsula Youth Theatre

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254. Date Night By the BayAt 231 Ellsworth in San Mateo, you’ll enjoy big city dining in a neighborhood setting. Apply this $50 gift certificate towards an exquisitely prepared dinner in a warmly elegant setting. Our cozy

bar is a wonderful place to start the evening, and a delectable sweet created by our pastry chef, is a perfect way to end it. Not valid for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Expires April, 2012. After dinner, take in a show at Broadway by the Bay, the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company. Winners this year are in for a treat because BBBay is moving to the Fox Theatre in downtown Redwood city for its 2011 Season! Upcoming performances include "Forever Plaid," “The Music Man," and “Gypsy." These two tickets for a single performance at Broadway by the Bay have no expiration date.

Donors: 231 Ellsworth Restaurant Broadway by the Bay

252. Two Tickets to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, is routinely applauded for its consistent and outstanding artistic excellence. The company has

gained a national reputation for bringing dynamic new works to the Bay Area, and is called “a launching pad for Broadway” by the San Francisco Chronicle. TheatreWorks produces eight shows a year; an eclectic mix of dramas, comedies, classics, and musicals, and also offers exceptional student education programs to the community. The tickets are good for any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening performance. Performances are either in Mountain View or Palo Alto. Expires April 31, 2012.

Donor: TheatreWorks

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253. An Elegant Evening at the Symphony and Pompeii Ristorante

The Peninsula Symphony, a 60-year-old volunteer organization, is widely considered the best non-professional orchestra in the Bay Area. With these two tickets for this season, enjoy memorable highlights from some of the most thrilling operas including “Carmen”, “The Barber of Seville”, “I Pagliacci”, “Aida”, “Faust” and others. The evening will feature Heidi Moss, Eugene Brancoveanu and the Stanford Symphonic Chorus. Before the performance, enjoy an Italian dinner at Pompeii Ristorante in downtown Los Altos, with this $30 gift certificate. For the symphony, choose between two performances: Friday, May 13, 2011 at 8pm at the San Mateo Performing Arts, or Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 8pm at the Flint Center at De Anza College. Must be redeemed by May 11, 2011.

Donors: Pompeii Ristorante Peninsula Symphony


255. Two Tickets to Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Founded in 1968, Berkeley Repertory Theater has established itself as one of this country's top-ranking professional resident theater companies, known for its consistently high-quality productions. Winner of the 1997 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theater, its national reputation draws theater artists from around the country to work on productions. Upcoming shows include "Ruined," “The Three Sisters," and "Let Me Down Easy." Valid for performances on Tuesday, 8pm; Wednesday, 7pm; Thursday, 2 or 8pm; Saturday, 2pm; Sunday, 7pm. Not valid for opening nights, Friday or Saturday evening shows, or Sunday matinee performances. Expires July, 2011. Donor: Berkeley Repertory Theatre

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256. Two Tickets to BATS Improv

It's time to LOL with these two passes to a show at BATS Improv at the Bayfront Theater in San Francisco. Fifteen-time "Best of the Bay" winner, BATS Improv presents original shows 50 weekends a year, from "Whose Line is it Anyway?” skits to full-length performances in the style of Hitchcock, Shakespear, Star Trek, and Broadway musicals! Passes not valid for special event shows or guest group performances. Visit www.improv.org. Expires October 31, 2011.

Donor: BATS Improv

257. An Evening with the San Jose Repertory

Add some performing art to your life! The winner of this item takes home two tickets to a San Jose Repertory show for the 2010-2011 season. Choose from “Legacy of Love”, winner of the American Theatre Critics Association "Best New Play", or the romantic comedy, “Love in American Times”. Seating will be in the partierre or balcony section. The tickets may be redeemed for any Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday evening show prior to June 5, 2011.

Donor: San Jose Repertory Theatre

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258. Two tickets to Opera San Jose

Savor the sounds of the opening night of “Idomeneo” by Mozart, at the Opera San Jose. Opera San Jose is a professional regional opera company that is unique in the United States maintaining a resident company of principal artists. Featuring fresh, new talents in the first years of their careers, the Opera San Jose's performances are always dramatically stimulating and vocally accomplished. Date: September 10, 2011. 8pm. Seating subject to availability. Donor: Opera San Jose


251. A Chanticleer Collection and Performance

Called "the world's reigning male chorus," by the New Yorker Magazine, and named Ensemble of the Year by Musical America in 2008, this Award-winning ensemble is performing its 33rd season. Chanticleer tours Europe, Asia, and Canada but you have the opportunity to see them here in the Bay Area. They are known around the world as "an orchestra of voices" for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging f rom counter tenor to bass and i t s or ig inal interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. This gift certificate entitles the winner to any performance in June, 2011, plus two recordings: "Best of Chanticleer" and "My Chanticleer" and one Chanticleer Shopping Bag. Call to reserve seats. Go to www.chanticleer.org for more info. Dates and locations for June performances are:

San Francisco Conservatory of MusicFriday, June 3, 2011 at 8pm or Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 5pm

First Congregational Church, BerkeleySaturday, June 4, 2011 at 8pmSt. Francis Church, SacramentoSunday, June 5, 2011 at 5pmMission Santa ClaraTuesday, June 5, 2011 at 8pmLesher Center for the Arts, Hoffman Theatre, Walnut CreekFriday, June 10, 2011 at 8pmNapa Valley Opera HouseSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 8pm

Donor: San Francisco Chanticleer, Inc

Capture the Memories


300. Child or Family Portrait by Genesis Photography

Enjoy a relaxing and fun photo session in the studio or on location with Genesis Photography. Genesis Photography has been capturing family memories with high quality photography for over 20 years. Owner and chief photographer, Vincent Isola, has been featured in Architecture Digest, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Modern Bride. The friendly and helpful staff at Genesis has many other wonderful photographers ready to capture your memories. This certificate is good for one studio sitting and an 8x10 inch portrait. Certificate may be applied to a photo session on location and portraits. Winner to contact donor by May 1st to activate certificate. Expires August 2, 2011.

Donor: Genesis Photography

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301. Classic Kids Photo Shoot (Los Gatos Location)

Create a unique, fun and lasting portrait of your children with this photo shoot from Classic Kids Photography in Los Gatos. You will receive one studio sitting for up to two children and one 8x10 inch, black and white portrait. Valid at the Los Gatos studio only. Expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: Classic Kids Photography, Los Gatos Location

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302. Classic Kids Photo Shoot (Burlingame Location)

Create a unique, fun and lasting portrait of your children with this photo shoot from Classic Kids Photography in Burlingame. You will receive one studio sitting for up to two children and one 8x10 inch, black and white portrait. Valid at Burlingame studio only. Expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: Classic Kids Photography, Burlingame Location

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303. One-Hour Photo Sessions with Beth

Sorenson Photography

Former Covington parent and avid photographer, Beth Sorenson, will spend one hour capturing your beautiful family at a local outdoor location. You might remember her wildly popular black and white student portraits from the 2009 auction. Well, she’s back and available to shoot a custom one-hour session! Locations that are more than 15 minutes away might incur an additional charge. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Prints to be purchased separately.

Donor: Beth Sorenson, Sorenson Photography

304. Family Portrait and $500 Gift Certificate

Hyeyon Moon is a local fine art photographer offering a personalized family photography session to capture those special moments and priceless memories. Photos are museum quality, archival black and white prints. Photo sessions can take place in the home, where the subjects can relax and be genuine. Hyeyon has photographed various subjects over fifteen years and has taught film and photography. This photo session includes $500 toward prints. Donor: Hyeyon Moon Photography


305. The Doggie Boudoir Collection

Those four-legged furry friends are part of the family and need to be photographed in their own special way! Although highly technical, Teresa keeps from getting bogged down with f-stops and apertures by devoting herself to capturing the authentic expression of her subjects, including barking furry ones. The session is for 20 - 30 minutes, which includes five 8x10 inch gift prints of different poses. Go to www.fotosbyt .com for gal lery and information. Expires December 31, 2011.

Donor: Teresa Nora Trobbe

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306. The Professional Fast Collection

This package is for a 20-30 minute session for the client who knows what they want. It could be a headshot and creative portrait session, a short holiday card session, an anniversary, engagement, or birthday celebration. Whatever you need, we will capture the moment quickly and beautifully. Please keep in mind groups over four people will incur overtime fees. The package includes five 8x10 inch g i f t p r i n t s o f d i f f e r e n t p o s e s . G o t o www.fotosbyt.com for gallery and more information. Expires December 31, 2011.

Donor: Teresa Nora Trobbe

307. Family Photo Session with Hellybee Photography

Bid on this family session for up to six people. The photo shoot will take place at your home or any location within a 30 mile radius of Los Gatos. Sessions are ”A day in the life” style of modern journalistic photography. Photos sold separately. Expires April 30, 2012.

Donor: Hellybee Photography

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308. Creative Photo Session with Vera Smirnova Photography

Preserve cherished memories with a creative photo session with Vera Smirnova Photography. Choose from a family portrait, high school senior portrait or a baby/child session. Valid for one creative photo session and complimentary set of eight wallet prints. Additional prints may be ordered separately. Valid through July 15, 2011. Donor: Vera Smirnova Photography

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309. Family Portrait Package with Creative Shot

Photography

Capture the beauty of your family with a thirty minute photo session in studio or on location at a local park. Receive two 4 X 6 inch professionally edited photos (additional photos can be purchased at $10 each). Gift certificate can be upgraded to other p o r t r a i t p a c k a g e s . V i s i t w e b s i t e a t www.creativeshot.com for more information. Expires April 1, 2012.

Donor: Creative Shot Photography

At Home


350. Preserved Boxwood Topiary and Sunset Books Collection

If you have a hard time keeping plants alive in your home, this is the tree for you! This beautifully preserved boxwood topiary is made from real boxwood and will last for years. Just mist occasionally and keep out of direct sunlight to maintain its natural texture and appearance. Also, with this collection of Five Sunset books, you will be ready to landscape, design, rearrange, create and make-over any space inside and outside your home. The collection includes: Ideas for Great Garden Décor, Backyard Cottages and Gazebos, Western Landscaping, Reinvent your Kitchen, and Simply Upholstery.

Donors: Brian Davino Florist Sunset Publishing Corporation

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351. Tour of San Francisco Design Center

Are you dreaming of a room make-over or about to embark on a major remodel? Let Cynthia Walden, an Award Winning interior designer and Principal of Walden Design Group, take you and two guests on a four-hour personalized tour of the San Francisco Design Center. The SFDC houses over 100 showrooms representing over 2,000 of the finest home furnishings and accessories manufacturers. You will walk away inspired by the fabulous collection of indoor and outdoor furnishings, accessories, flooring, tile, fabric, cabinetry, lighting, fine arts, antiques, architectural products, and bathroom and kitchen fixtures. Lunch at one of the SFDC restaurants is included. Expires April 3rd, 2012.

Donors: Walden Design Group

352. Custom Frame Those Priceless Images

Frame your family portraits or your children’s precious art with two $100 Gift certificates from FastFrame of downtown Los Altos. A FastFrame design consultant will make sure your frame design is perfect for your home or office artwork. One certificate per framing order. No expiration date.

Value: $200

Donors: Fast Frame of Los Altos

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353. Spruce up the House

Time to stop putting off those small home improvement projects that never seem to get done. Covington Dads John Fischer and John Hamblin, Architect and General Contractor, will provide two hours of handyman services toward mutually agreed upon projects and timelines. Materials will be supplied by the winning bidder. Expires April 2, 2012.

Donors: Dan Fischer John Hamblin

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354. Organize Your Files

Have a Certified Professional Organizer set up a file system for your home, office, student, or small business. This two-hour organizing session includes professional labels, paper, small electronics, recycling and shredding of sensitive documents. Winner to supply hanging, tab top files and tabs. Out of area driving will be charged at the normal rate.

Donors: The Time Butler Professional Organizers


355. Take a Magic Carpet Ride on a Hand-Woven Persian Rug

This magic carpet travelled all the way from Hamedan, one of the oldest cities of Iran and one of the cradles of Oriental Civilization. It took the artisan almost one year to make this hand-woven 100% sheep’s wool rug. Hamedan is known for producing high quality hand-woven rugs that will last forever. This fine carpet will make an impressive addition to your home decor and help transform your home into a vibrant, warm and beautiful living space. Not the right color or size? Medallion Rug Gallery is happy to exchange the rug for another of equal value.

Value: $1,000

Donor: Medallion Rug Gallery

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356. Bamboo Charging Station

All of your electronics will be easy to find when you keep them in this Bamboo Charging Station. This modern-looking organizer includes a concealed detached power strip with six outlets, so there’s plenty of room for all your gadgets - and even more space in the additional storage drawer. Made of sustainable high-quality bamboo.

Donor: Lee Lucca

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357. Ten Aperitif Glasses

These ten elegant, art-deco-designed aperitif glasses can be used in flexible and practical ways: for ‘after dinner’ drinks, for serving sorbet in between dining courses, and for light desserts, all in an aesthetically appealing fashion.

Donor: Marita Caldecott

358. Two-Hour Interior Design Consultation

Covington Mom, Amy Fischer, of Signature Interiors of Los Altos, is ready to help you with your next home design project. This is a full-service interior design firm offering a two-hour consultation to assist with your home remodel, ideas, blueprint review, kitchen and bath concepts, furnishings and decoration. Visit their website for inspiration and a f u l l l i s t o f s e r v i c e s : www.signatureinteriorsoflosaltos.com.

Donor: Signature Interiors of Los Altos

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359. Make Your Garden Sweet

Bid on a one-hour consultation with Rebecca Sweet, former Covington mom, whose expertise has helped design many local gardens, including our own Covington school. Rebecca is a landscape designer, author, freelance writer and garden blogger. This one-hour consultation can be tailored however you like - maybe you need help with basic gardening questions, maybe you don’t know where to begin or maybe you just want a professional’s opinion - either way, Rebecca is ready to help! To make this item even sweeter, the buyer will receive an autographed copy of Rebecca’s newly published book, “Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces.” Expiration date: December 31, 2011.

Donor: Harmony in the Garden


364. Four Clown Sundae Ice Cream Bowls

Your kids will be asking for second servings with these four hand-painted ice cream bowls from Cranberry Scoop. Use these to serve up a deliciously silly “Clown Sundae”!

Donors: Cranberry Scoop

360. Tiffany Birch Original Fine Art

Tiffany’s youthful energy comes across in her brightly colored canvasses, all of which evolve from her own unique creative process. This is a rare opportunity to acquire “God Has Spoken.” This painting is an acrylic on canvas, 30”x24”, from her new collection.

Donor: Tiffany Birch

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361. Tiny Prints Gift Certificate & Stationary Set

Tiny Prints is known for their chic and high quality stationary. This precious package includes a $50 gift certificate valid toward a purchase of stationary, birth announcements and party invitations. It also includes one set of blank cards and one set of thank you cards. The certificate expires February 28th, 2012.

Donor: Tiny Prints

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362. Two-Hour Architectural Consultation from Elevation Architect

Are you thinking of doing a major home improvement project but aren’t sure where to start? This two-hour session can answer questions about the complexities of a building project — whether you’re contemplating new construction, an addition, or a renovation. With extensive experience working in Los Altos (and for Covington families), Elevation Architects will research your property before meeting and then guide you through an evaluation that addresses the following questions:

How do I determine what I want and need in a property?How much can I build? What are the zoning, planning, and building codes that affect me?Do I need permits and how do I get them?How do I evaluate soft costs (architecture and design) versus hard costs (contractor and building)? How do I find and what should I expect from an architect/designer/contractor?

Donor: Elevation Architects

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363. Three-Tier Diaper Cake

This is no ordinary cake! Surprise the parents to be or new parents with a custom-designed three-tier diaper cake. The cake will include 90+ size one diapers, plus decorations. Winner can take the cake on display or have a similar - sized one custom-made.

Donor: Ansley Jentz


365. "Java Sparrow" Original Chinese Brush Painting by Aleana Yiu

A Java Sparrow sits alone in the Autumn. Covington parent, Aleana Yiu, painted this sparrow in Lingnan style. The Lingnan style was developed in the first part of the 20th century as a new style of painting for the new China that was being shaped by the Sun Yat Sen Revolution. Aleana has been studying and painting in the Lingnan style for many years. The painting is mounted in silk and comes with wood frame. 20”x27”

Donor: Aleana Yiu

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366. Original Oil Painting Commissioned by You!

Artist and Covington parent, Mariette Wharton, will paint a subject commissioned by you. It can be a portrait sitting or a photo of your family, your kids, a favorite toy or pet, or whatever you choose. It can be in color, sepia,black and white or any palette and in any standard size up to 18x20. A final original oil painting on stretched canvas over wood frame, ready to hang, will be delivered to you. Sixty days notice required for delivery between Thanksgiving and Winter Break; otherwise thirty days. Expires April, 2012.

Donor: Mariette Wharton

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367. Piano Tuning Services

Did you know that pianos should be tuned at least once a year? The process takes about an hour and will restore instruments to their true clarity. Luke Peng is providing (two) in-home, piano tuning services to a Covington family. Take this opportunity to get your piano sounding its best!

Donor: Peng’s Piano Tuning Service

368. French Design and Staging Consultation

Redecorate. Redesign. Reorganize. Need coziness and comfort with some inspired design? Cathy’s French Design and Staging will help you redesign and style your home to enjoy with your family or to prepare your home to sell. You can visit her website at www.cathyhomedesign.com. This two hours consultation expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: Catherine Le Lannic

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369. Shop in Style with Recyclable Bags

Go green with your shopping with these stylish and recyclable shopping tote bags. Three sets of 4 available. Donor: Mika & Bu

Techie Toys


403. Google Chrome Notebook - Not on the Market Yet!

You could be the owner of the highly anticipated r e l e a s e o f C h r o m e

Notebook from Google - before it is even on the market! The Chrome operating system is for people who live on the Web. It runs Web-based applications. It’s ready when you are booting in about ten seconds and resuming from sleep instantly. There’s built-in Wi-Fi and 3G, so you can stay connected everywhere. A webcam enables video chat. The vibrant 12-inch LCD display, full-size keyboard and oversized touchpad lets you enjoy the Web comfortably. And at just 3.8 pounds with over eight hours of active usage and a week of standby time, it’s easy to take along for the ride. Experience waitlessness with the Google Chrome Notebook. With this notebook, you never have to wait for the Web. And you don’t have to wait for it to be released. You can have it right now! Go to www.google.com/chromeos/features.html for more information.

Donor: Katie Stanton

400. Adobe Photoshop CS5 (for Mac or Windows) and Private Two-Hour Class

Adobe Photoshop has long been the s t anda rd f o r c r ea t i ng powe r fu l , professional images. The latest version of this popular product provides powerful new photography tools and breakthrough capabilities for complex image selections, realistic painting, and intelligent retouching. You can refine your photographs, maximize creative impact, and design with precision. Winner may specify the OS required. The software will be delivered within three weeks. As an added bonus, Covington parent Annette Jenab, will spend two hours teaching you the basics of Adobe Photoshop. She will also provide hand-outs and a book recommendation so you can continue learning on your own. Winner may specify the OS required for the software; it will be delivered within three weeks. The class is available from June 15 - September 15, 2011; contact Annette to arrange your class.

Donor: Annette Jenab Cheryl House and Peter Meyn

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402. Adobe I l lu s t ra tor CS5 for Mac or Windows

Create distinctive vector artwork for any project with Adobe Illustrator CS5 graphic design and illustration software. Used by design professionals worldwide, Adobe

Illustrator CS5 allows you to craft graphics for use as logos, branding, or advertising. It is also ideal for designing Web pages, banners, and sites. This latest version of Adobe’s essential vector tool provides precision and power with sophisticated drawing tools, expressive natural brushes, and a host of time-savers. Winner may specify the OS required; software will be delivered within 3 weeks. Donor: Cheryl House and Peter Meyn


404. Adobe PhotoShop CS5 and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3

Adobe Photoshop is the leading software for creating powerful, p ro fess iona l images . Adobe Photoshop Lightroom helps you

bring out the best in your photographs - whether you’re perfecting one image, searching for ten, processing hundreds, or organizing thousands. Together, these two products provide the ultimate photography solution enabling you to import, process, manage, edit, composite, and showcase your digital images. The winner of this item takes home the latest versions of both products; PhotoShop comes on the Windows platform and Lightroom runs on both Mac and Windows.

Donor: Pritham and Anu Shetty

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401. Games for X-Box 360 and Kinect

Did Santa bring your kids the hottest new gaming console of the season? If so, they’ve probably mastered their first game and are looking for new challenges. This package of six games includes three family-friendly Kinect games (Kinect Sports, Kinect Joy Ride, Kinectimals) and three games for the Xbox 360 (Alan Wake, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, and Project Gotham Racing 4). This package of games will keep your kids busy while you sleep in on weekend mornings!

Donor: Sonia and David Brunner

405. Kodak Pulse Digital Frame

Refresh your world with endless pictures. This Wi-Fi enabled frame can receive photos via e-mail, Facebook, and Kodak Gallery sites. Its an exciting way to get a steady stream of new pictures from everyone in your life. The frame also features a 7 in. (17.8 cm) high-quality digital photo display, 512 MB of internal memory, a USB port and two card slots to add pictures from other sources. It’s a great way to display the smiles on the cutest Covington kids – yours! Donor: Katie Stanton406.

Just for You


451. Complimentary First Chiropractic Session

Rejuvenate your spine and your body with a complimentary first chiropractic session and massage. Enjoy the gift of health from Dr. Jamie Lucia. No expiration date.

Donor: Back to Health Family Chiropractic

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452. Experience True Bliss With a Facial, Manicure, and Pedicure

Treat yourself to a deluxe 75-minute pampering session with a Darphin Balancing Beauty Treatment Facial. Darphin has created high-performance beauty treatments just right for you, with plant essences appropriate to the specific needs of your skin. Then follow it up with the Bliss Signature Deluxe Manicure & Pedicure. Let all your tensions melt away! Located at Rancho Shopping Center in Los Altos.

Donor: Bliss Beauty Center

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454. Stylish Haircut from Monica Foster Salon

Feel beautiful at Monica Foster Salon in Palo Alto. Master Stylist, Srutih Asher Colbert, has been passionate about making hair beautiful since 1985. She trained with Yosh Toya in San Francisco and spent many years training the staff at Yosh for Hair. Srutih is highly efficient and skilled at precision haircutting, with creativity to match, from a classic shape, sexy long layers, a smooth blowout, to the trendiest cutting edge style, you will leave Srutih’s chair looking and feeling great! Expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: Monica Foster Salon

455. Plan Ahead With a Trust and Will

Sayar Fausto, LLP has built a reputation as a leader in Silicon Valley. The law firm is located in downtown Los Altos and co-owned by a Covington mom. It is their mission to provide effective strategic advice to clients in a compassionate and professional manner. This item includes one trust and will for an estate with a total value under $5 million dollars and only covers properties located in California. Winner to pay incidental fees directly to third party (approximately $100- $200, for notary, etc.) Expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: Sayar Fausto, LLP

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456. Spend the Day at SkinSpirit

Smooth it out! Tighten it up! Shrink it down! Skinspirit in Palo Alto is the perfect blend of spa and skincare clinic and offers non-surgical cosmetic procedures as well as luxurious and therapeutic spa treatments - all under one roof. Use this $100 gift certificate for services. Expires July 2nd, 2011.

Value: $100

Donor: SkinSpirit


453. Help for Mommy with Nanny and Housecleaning Services

Full-time nanny, Gloria, will come to your home and provide babysitting and housecleaning services (five hours for each). The Britt Family (incoming Kindergarteners) will be gone to Japan during the summer this year, so Gloria is available from June 1st to June 26th. You can pick any of two days between 6/1-6/26 to get her services. For childcare, she is available from 9am to 10pm, including weekends. She is able to care for 2-3 kids as long as they are not triplets. Gloria is very dependable and responsible. She has been working for the Britts for over two years, caring for their three and four year old boys. Gloria is an excellent cook and driver. Winner to provide house-cleaning supplies and instructions.

Donor: Yumie and Joe Britt

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457. Jumpstart to Better Health

Looking for a jumpstart to weight-loss and better overall health? Jumpstart is a comprehensive weight-loss program tailored to meet your individual needs combining nutrition education, medication, exercise and motivational support. Each coupon covers an initial visit plus two weeks of medically supervised weight loss treatment. Patients receive a detailed medical and weight history, body composition analysis, EKG, lab work, a consultation with a member of medical staff, and a customized realistic treatment plan including in-office counseling. Located in Redwood City. For new clients only. Expires October 2nd, 2011.

Donor: Jumpstart

450. K-FOG Live From the Archives, Volumes 13-17

Hey Fogheads! Bid on this now out-of-print set of five cd’s, chronicling KFOG Live from the Archives, Volumes 13-17. These are KFOG’s annual CDs of exclusive live recordings from KFOG private concerts and events. Includes intimate small venue performances by the likes of David Gray, The Fray, Marc Cohn and The Pretenders.

Donor: KFOG Radio

Culinary Delights


508. Fresh Egg Subscription (One dozen a week for three months)

See the difference, then taste the difference! The winning bidder will receive one dozen fresh eggs delivered to your home (or school) each week for 3 months beginning March 1. Eggs are courtesy of Justin and Paige Kasso’s eight hens: Justine, Lily, Wilma, Betty, Dina, Spook, Cotton Ball and newcomer, Carrot! Also included - a tour of the Crazee Kasso Chicken Coop where you can meet the laying ladies!

Donors: Suzanne and Chris Kasso

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509. Delectable Desserts for a Year

Covington moms and bakers extraordinaire, Sandi, Saori, and Kayo will deliver one dessert every month that is baked fresh with the best ingredients! Great for parties, dinner events, brunches and birthdays. Your dessert menu includes: Raspberry ginger crème brulee, Peach blueberry crumb pie, Chocolate macadamia nut cookies, Orange-Lemon scones with raisins, Apple pie, Pumpkin pie, Fruit tarte rolled cake with strawberries and sweet cream, Chocolate torte, Pumpkin bread pudding with caramel sauce, and Lemon bars, and Cupcakes (up to 30 - pick your flavor). Your bakers will personally deliver locally within Los Altos. Two week notice for delivery. Certificate starts April, 2011 and expires end of May, 2012 or when you have enjoyed all 12 desserts, whichever comes first. Donors: Sandi Elefant Saori O'Reilly and Kayo Taradash

500. Tea at Lisa's Tea Treasures

Make it all about the girls. Whether with a good friend or a daughter who deserves some special time with Mom, Lisa’s Tea Treasures on Santana Row is the place for sweet memories. Enjoy a lovely afternoon tea, including your choice of tea, tea sandwiches, scones, mini quiches and a sumptuous selection from the dessert tray. It’s a proper party! Gift certificate is for $25.

Value: $25

Donor: Lisa's Tea Treasures

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501. $200 Ranch 99 Gift Certificate

This year is the Year of the Golden Rabbit and a rabbit is a lucky sign. The lucky winner of this gift certificate will enjoy shopping at this supermarket specializing in quality Asian food products as well as your common everyday grocery items. Enjoy shopping at the local store on Grant Road in Mountain View or any other Northern California location.

Value: $200

Donor: 99 Ranch Market

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502. $100 Los Altos Grill Gift Certificate

There’s something for everyone at this local favorite dining spot. Los Altos Grill is famous for their wood fired rotisserie, where slow roasting is done to perfection. Dinner is served nightly.

Value: $100

Donor: Los Altos Grill


512. $100 Ristorante Bella Vita Gift Certificate

Escape to Italy right here in our local downtown. Ristorante Bella Vita is an authentic Italian restaurant located in Los Altos, offering lunch and dinner selections. Dine inside or outside in the cozy enclosed patio with bubbling water fountains. Their dishes are prepared with only the finest and freshest ingredients and the wine cellar is filled with both foreign and domestic vintages. No expiration date.

Value: $100

Donor: Ristorante Bella Vita

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503. Whole Foods Gift Basket and Andronico's Gift Certificate

Enjoy natural and organic foods with this gift basket from Whole Foods full of delectable treats. Then shop at Andronico’s for more fresh and quality food with this $25 gift certificate.

Donors: Andronico's Markets and Whole Foods

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504. Plenty of Cupcakes for Everyone!

Your kids next parties will be sweet and satisfying with these two dozen cupcakes from Studio Cake and one dozen cupcakes from Sibby’s Cupcakery. Studio Cake, in Menlo Park, is the Winner of the 2010 Food Network Challenge (Dora the Explorer Cakes) and has been featured on the Martha Stewart Show. Sibby’s Cupcakery, in San Mateo, specializes in custom cupcakes made the old-fashioned way. All of their creations are baked from scratch using only the finest ingredients, including fresh eggs, sweet cream butter from local dairy farms, Scharffen Berger chocolate and Nielsen-Massey pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. Both expire April 2, 2012.

Donors: Studio Cake Sibby's Cupcakery

505. In-N-Out Burger Cooler Pack

In-N-Out Burger fans will delight in this cooler pack filled with four coupons, each good for a burger, fries and drink. This deluxe pack also includes a cooler, baseball cap, post-it notes and a beverage cap. Cooool!

Donor: In-N-Out Burger

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506. Dim Sum and Then Some...Sushi

Indulge your appetite for Asian food in Downtown Los Altos. Watch the boats go by at everyone’s favorite downtown sushi restaurant, Sumo Sushi ($35 gift certificate; no expiration). Also enjoy lunch or dinner at the New Wing Wah Restaurant. New Wing Wah offers a menu of Hong Kong-style classics, including steaming plates of reliable standards like kung pao scallops and sizzling rice soup. Owner, Donald Jew, wants to make sure you enjoy the full-experience, so this $40 gift certificate(expires 4/2/12) is for dine-in only.

Value: $75

Donors: Sumo Sushi New Wing Wah Restaurant


507. Two $35 Gift Certificates for Dining at Buck's of Woodside

Whether you’re meeting for business or casual dining, Buck’s of Woodside offers tasty food in an entertaining and wacky environment. Its kid-friendly staff and menu also make it a favorite family restaurant. Look for the 11-foot model of the Airship Macon, a Russian space-suit from Moscow, and a collection of Cracker Jack prizes. These two certificates ($35 each)are good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at this famous Woodside establishment. Expires April, 2012.

Value: $70

Donor: Buck's of Woodside

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510. Breakfast At Rick’s Café in Downtown Los Altos

Roll out of bed and grab a great breakfast! The winner of this item and a guest will enjoy a complimentary breakfast at Los Alto’s most popular diner - Rick’s Café. Choose from an extensive menu that ranges from pancakes and waffles to eggs cooked in every possible way. Gift card is good for two breakfast dishes (no monetary value). Donor: Rick's Cafe

511. Ice-Cream, Cake and Cookies

You can have your cake, ice cream, and cookies too! Good for one small 1/3 sheet ice cream cake at Baskin Robbins in Los Altos. No expiration date. A $25 gift card to Sweet Shop in Los Altos, and one dozen cookies with your logo or photo on it, baked by Covington mom, Signa Atherton, of Signature Sweets. These personalized cookies would make a great treat for your kid’s or company’s party.

Donor: Baskin Robbins - Los Altos Signature Sweets Sweet Shop

Fine Wine


550. Lot A - White House Wine

President Obama served this 2008 Poet’s Leap Botrytis Reisling to Chinese President Hu Jintao at the “quintessentially American” White House State Dinner in January. This wine is not commercially available. As a special bonus, also included is a German Reisling, 1994 Weingut Kurt Darting, to stick with the world leaders theme.

Donors: Sandy and Bo MacInnis, Valerie and Tim Nichols

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551. Lot B - That French Vacation You Always Wanted

Do you keep dreaming about that trip to France you always wanted? The one where you sip wines in Burgundy and Bordeaux and the Rhone and Champagne? Prepare today by drinking the wines you lust for (and maybe call your travel agent).

2001 Clos du Marquis Saint-Julien2007 Maison Dieu Bourgogne2002 E. Guigal Hermitage (2)2007 Clos de L’Oratoire Chateauneuf-du-Pape1999 Catherine de Medicis Cuvee Prestige

Donors: Neal and Julie Maeyama, Garrick Miyake, Stephen Larson, Dan and Amy Fischer, Michael Trainor

552. Lot C - Bordeaux, Baby, Bordeaux

Bid early and often. Where else can you get a vertical and horizontal tasting of Bordeaux in the same lot? See how different the ‘95 and ‘02 vintages look in the glass. Taste how the soil differs in Saint-Estephe from Saint-Julien. Bordeaux, baby!

2007 Chateau Ormes de Pez Saint-Estephe2005 Chateau Talbot Saint-Julien2005 Chateau Lafon-Rochet Saint-Estephe (2)1995 Reserve de la Comtesse Pauillac2005 Chateau La Louviere Pessac-Leognan2002 Chateau Saint-Valery Saint-Emilion

Donors: Jeff Bernhardt, Rosanne Park and Ed Lingo, Stephen Larson, Sandy and Bo MacInnis, Julie and Rick Altinger, Mark and Saori O’Reilly

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553. Lot D - Old, Really Old, and New World Sampler

They’ve been making Rioja in Spain and Port in Portugal for centuries - see how they compare to the new upstarts in Chile and Galilee!

2008 Amplus Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon - Chile (2) 2005 Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva - Spain2008 Quinta da Roeda Croft Porto - Portugal2007 Yarden Galilee Chardonnay - Israel

Donors: Jeff Bernhardt, Tim Mitchell and Katie Okashima, Efrat Tal


554. Lot E - Viva Italiano!

Ahh, Toscana! Piemonte! Maybe then a fashion show in Milano? Here is your Italian wine starter kit!

2004 Enrico Santini Montepergoli Bolgheri2007 Cabreo Il Borgo Toscana (Super Tuscan)2006 Santa Margherita Chianti Classico2003 Masseria Maime Negroamaro Salento2009 Teresa Raiz Pinot Grigio Friuli2009 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Alto Adige

Donors: Ali Jenab, Tim Mitchell and Katie Okashima, Anthony and Marlene Revelo, Edward and Lindsay Hague

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555. Lot F - Steve Warila Memorial Wine Case

Remember a well-loved Covington Dad by sipping many of Steve’s favorite wines.

2006 Rochioli Pinot Noir (3)2002 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon (2)2004 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon (2)2005 Martinelli Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa (2)2002 Behrens & Hitchcock Merlot2003 Behrens & Hitchcock Merlot2001 Robert Young Scion Cabernet Sauvignon

Donor: Jenny Warila

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556. Lot G - Cabs That Make You Go Mmm!

Heard about the 2007 Napa Valley Cabs? Mmmmmm. Now drink some of the best of the vintage.

2007 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon (2)

Donors: Rob Mihalko, Junghun Kim, Tom and Lori Cox, Walter Halvorsen and Beth Kanter

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557. Lot H - Odd (Year) Cabs; Yoda says "delicious they are"

More of the 2007 vintage Cabernet Sauvignons, which you can try alongside the 2003 and 2005. You’ll be a Cab expert before you know it!

2003 V. Sattui Preston Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon2005 Serene Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon

Donors: Mark and Saori O’Reilly, Carolyn and Tim LeBaron, Kathryn Han, Stephanie Barada, Sara and John Vormbaum

566. Lot Q - 2 + 2 = 4 Yummy Bottles

These are the old reliables of wine. Year after year, the flavors and smells are distinctive, the styles consistent. You can’t go wrong with them.

2009 Raumbauer Chardonnay2007 Raumbauer Chardonnay2007 Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon (2)

Donors: Suzy and Timo Allison, Erin Miller, Yasmin Braun, Carmel Johnson


561. Lot L - The Perfect Pairing

You’ve got a dinner reservation at the place you love. Don’t risk their wine list - that’s what corkage is for. Bring these two, and it will be a memorable date night.

2009 Far Niente Chardonnay1999 Justin Isosceles

Donors: Ali and Annette Jenab, Neal and Julie Maeyana

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562. Lot M - The Mind B(l)ender

An assortment of wonderful Meritage blends. You may never go back to straight cabernet again.

2008 The Prisoner2007 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Estate2007 Sterling SVR Reserve Meritage (2)2007 Sterling Meritage

Donors: Mark Boennighausen, Junghun Kim, Julia Xu, Sandi and Stu Elefant, Dan Nero

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563. Lot N - Yes, You Are Drinking Merlot!

“Sideways” gave Merlot a bad rap. But don’t take your wine advice from a cranky oenophile. Merlot is good!!

2007 Stags' Leap Merlot2007 Stags' Leap Merlot2007 Robert Sinskey Vineyards Merlot2007 Crane Family Merlot

Donors: Valerie and Steve Taglio, Tim Mitchell and Katie Okashima, Suzette Anderson, Kathy and Paul Tomkins

558. Lot I - A Bottle of Red, A Bottle of White - It All Depends Upon Your Appetite

The food (and Billy Joel) lover’s lot - three bottles of great Pinot paired with three bottles of great Chardonnay.

2009 Craggy Range Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (3)2008 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay (3)

Donors: Stephen Larson, Emma Rossi, Valerie and Tim Nichols, Kris and Joe Maloney, Ula Ghosheh

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559. Lot G - Que Sirah, Syrah (and Cabernet Franc)

Anybody can drink Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon. Time to show some distinction! Syrah and Cabernet Franc are wonderful wines that sip well next to the fireplace and also pair very well with food.

2007 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon (2)

Donors: Peter Martin and Ivette Loredo, Jenny Warila, Paul and Dolly Eckinger

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560. Lot K - For Chardonnay Lovers

Chardonnay. Simply Chardonnay. Great Chardonnay.

2009 Neyers Chardonnay2009 Bannus Reserve Chardonnay2009 Stags Leap Chardonnay2007 Buena Vista Chardonnay2007 Kent Rasmussen Winery Chardonnay

Donors: Diana and Brad Ekstrand, Jeff Bernhardt, Darcy Ratner, Chris and Christie Wilson, Suzette Anderson


564. Lot O - Cabernet Cellar Starter

You love cabernet, have always thought about “laying some down for a few years” to let them age, but weren’t sure what to buy. Problem solved.

2005 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon2006 Terra Valentine Cabernet Sauvignon2006 Burrell School Cabernet Sauvignon "Dean's List"2007 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bannus Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (2)

Donors: Marie Gould, Jieping Zhang, Vijay and El izabeth Pande, Jul ie Fong and Edmond Schmulbach, Vahe and Alene Baronian, Jean Fong and Jeff Wong

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565. Lot P - Covington Is For Zinners

Looking to spice up your relationship? A nice Zin is the perfect pairing for something hot.

2008 Kenwood Reserve Zinfandel (2)2007 Grgich Hills Estate Zinfandel2009 Seghesio Zinfandel2008 Joel Gott Zinfandel2006 Burrell School Zinfandel "Detention"

Donors: Vahe and Alene Baronian, Darida Ewan, Pat Yuen, Kyle and Angie Harrison, Nadiah and Emad Ibrahim, Vijay and Elizabeth Pande

567. Lot R - Back By Popular Demand - Pick a Pack of Pinots

Expect very robust and aggressive bidding for this lot. Ten absolutely wonderful Pinots that are ready to drink now or can be cellared for the future.

2007 David Bruce Pinot Noir2009 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir2008 Lincourt Pinot Noir2008 L'Attitude 39 Pinot Noir2008 Elk Cove Pinot Noir2008 Zinnia Pinot Noir2009 Argyle Pinot Noir2008 Gundlach Bundschu Pinot Noir2008 Fort Ross Pinot Noir2007 Robert Stemmler Pinot Noir

Donors: Suzette Anderson, Mark Boennighausen, Ann and Neil Wolff, Ainsley and Brian Jentz, Darcy Ratner, Vahe and Alene Baronian, Stella and Phil Chiang, Mariette Wharton, PK and Lori Van Deloo, Mili and Erich Torres

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Wine Tour

Enjoy a custom limousine wine tour of the renowned Northern California Wine Country with Beau Wine Tours and Limousine Service. Visit the Napa Valley or one of the exciting Sonoma wine regions with one of Beau’s knowledgeable wine tour guides at the wheel. Sit back and enjoy the most customized and safest method to tour and taste at multiple wineries - Napa or Sonoma in luxury and style! This certificate entitles the winner to $100 towards a five-hour/6 Passenger Napa/Sonoma Wine Tour ($100 is applied toward a $506 cost). The stretch limousine service comes with complimentary champagne, beverages and a knowledgeable chauffeur. Not valid on Saturdays, New Year’s Eve, and major holidays and is subject to availability. Expires 4/30/12.

Donor: Beau Wine Tours


568. Lot S - Why Sip When You Can Shoot?

Sometimes, just after the kids go to sleep, it is a magically peaceful time to sip a nice wine - and then there are the days you need something more! Have no fear, Don Julio (Blanco Tequila) to the rescue! Value: Priceless when you need it!

Donors: Jian Zhang and Chunbei Feng

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573. One Case of McDowell Valley 2007 Grenache from Marie Pinder's Family Winery

Covington teacher Marie Pinder and her husband John of family-run Pinder Winery, have donated one case of 2007 Grenache of McDowell Valley Mendocino. This 100% Grenache, single vineyard, medium-bodied, fruit forward, cherry finish, and aged twenty four months in French Oak, offers the pizzazz to accompany exotic food selections.

Donor: Marie Pinder

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569. Wine Tasting for Eight People

Peju Winery is recognized as one of Napa Valley’s top wineries. Peju has been named “Top Artisan Winery of the Year” by Wines & Spirits Magazine and in “Top California Cabernets” by Wine Spectator. Most of the highly sought after wines are sold only from the winery, with a small location available through distributors in a few states, making them a special find. After celebrating its Silver Anniversary in 2007, Peju’s mission remains the same for the future: to produce delicious wines, welcome guests with a unique winery experience, and provide exceptional customer care. Experience these wines first hand on a private winery tour and tasting for up to six people. Prior appointment required. Expires December 31, 2011.

Donor: Peju Winery

570. Two Passports to Wine Passport Program

The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association invites you to visit over 50 participating wineries, many that are not normally open to the public. Explore the extraordinary viticultural region and become acquainted with the diversity of the wines and winemakers therein. Participating wineries include Pichetti in Cupertino, Mountain Winery in Saratoga, Thomas Fogarty in Woodside and Pinder Winery in Campbell, the family-run winery of Covington Teacher, Marie Pinder, and her husband John. The passport program is good for one visit to each winery and does not expire until you have visited all the wineries in the Passport Booklet, so you can enjoy wine-tasting for years to come! Upcoming dates are April 16, July 16, November 19th, 2011 and January 21, 2012, 11am-5pm.

Donor: Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association

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571. Wine Tour and Tasting for 30 People

Taste premium Byington wines while following the grade from vine to bottle on this private tasting tour for up to 30 people. Visit the chateau, vineyard, crush pad and stunning cellar of the Byington Winery in Los Gatos. Just minutes from the commotion of Silicon Valley, Byington Winery is your rejuvenation destination in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The manicured grounds of the Byington estate and its Italianate stone chateau create a striking backdrop for any occasion. Four to six month advance reservations are recommended. Outdoor availability dependent on weather conditions. Minimum ten people. Week-end tours are at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm. Expires January 1, 2012.

Donor: Byington Winery

Sports for Him and for Her


619. Andrew Luck Autographed Stanford Football

Take home a piece of Cardinal history with this Andrew Luck signed football. In 2010, he emerged as one of the top players in the nation. Luck was named the PAC-10 offensive player of the year and was unanimously selected to the All PAC-10 First Team. Luck led Stanford to a 12-1 record, a #4 BCS ranking, and a victory in Orange Bowl. Luck was named the Orange Bowl MVP after throwing 4 TD passes in Stanford 40-12 win over Virginia Tech. Don’t miss this chance!

Donors: Erin Zaich Diana Ekstrand

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603. Ten Tickets and One Family Pass to San Jose Giants Baseball Games

The San Jose Giants are the 2010 California League Champions. Take your friends and family and enjoy the All-American past-time at the historic San Jose Municipal Stadium, where all the seats provide close-up viewing. Ten former SJ Giants are on the San Francisco World Series roster for 2010, including starting pitchers, Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Jonathan Sanchez, Madison Bumgarner and catcher, Buster Posey. You could be watching the baseball heroes of tomorrow! SJ Giants games are also known for their family-friendly atmosphere. Kids get to “run the bases” after the game and for parents there’s “strike-out-the-batter half-price beer!” This SJ Giants Bonus Book Gift Certificate includes one Family Pass Ticket - admission for two adults and two children to any Saturday or Sunday home game - and ten general admission tickets redeemable for any game, except fireworks games and playoffs. Only five tickets may be used at one time. Kids four and under are free.

Donor: San Jose Giants

604. 4-Some at Palo Alto Hills Golf

Stepping onto the first tee your breath will be taken away with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay to your right and the rolling hills of Palo Alto and the Arastradero Wild Life Preserve to your left. This beauty continues throughout the course’s 18 holes making a unique golf experience for members and guests. This welcoming and distinctive private club provides a challenging yet rewarding golf experience. With the many elevation changes and undulating greens some say you will never play the same course twice. And with great panoramic views and a park-like setting, you can just enjoy the scenery if you are having an off-day! Includes complimentary green fees and cart fees for four people. Redeemable Tuesday through Friday, after 1pm (except holidays). Expires March 31, 2012.

Donor: Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club

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611. Two Tickets to a Stanford Men's PAC 10 Basketball Game

Get in on the Cardinal action with two upper level seats to a Stanford Men’s PAC 10 game during the 2011-2012 season. The exact game will be determined in the Fall, once the schedule is released. The game will be sometime in January or February 2012.

Donor: James and Amy Reilly


614. Stanford Athletics Vouchers

Go Cardinal! These all-sports vouchers gain you complimentary admission to any baseball game at Stanford’s Sunken Diamond venue. With 18 home games between April 3rd and May 28th, you will have plenty of dates to choose from. And because there are twelve vouchers you can take an entire group to a fun, local sporting event.

Donor: Stanford Athletics

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601. Two Tickets to an Oakland A’s Home Game

This is your chance to watch a revamped A’s roster make a run for the American League West championship. These two ticket vouchers entitle you to two seats in the Plaza Outfield level of the Oakland Coliseum – along the third baseline outfield. Even better, you can choose which 2011 regular season home game to attend. (Some restrictions apply for special event games, like opening night, fireworks, games against the Giants, Red Sox, or Yankees, and all games played in September and October). Expires 8/21/2011.

Donor: A's Community Fund

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615. Signed San Jose Sharks Hockey Puck

Take home a hockey puck signed by Sharks defenseman #61 Justin Braun. This is the perfect collectible for the Sharks fan in your family.

Donor: San Jose Sharks

600. Two Tennis Lessons with Experienced Coach

Would you like to introduce your child to tennis in a comfortable, one-on-one setting? Or could your game benefit from some extra coaching on serves or volleys? Either way, these two tennis lessons for beginning or intermediate players are for you. Each lesson is one hour long and will occur at a mutually convenient location and time. Ben Tofig has been helping kids and adults learn and perfect tennis skills for seven years. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your tennis games with some targeted, focused attention. Expires April, 2012.

Donor: Ben Tofig

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607. Rock On! With a One Day Climbing Clinic

Never tried rock climbing before? Do you have some experience but are ready to take your footwork and finesse to the next level? The thrill of adventure awaits you in this four-hour outdoor rock climbing clinic that includes all the gear you will need. This is a great opportunity to get exposure to outdoor climbing in a safe, supportive, fun and nurturing environment. Clinics are held at Castle Rock State Park in Los Gatos and in Berkeley. For ages 13 and older. Expires: April 2nd, 2012.

Donor: Adventure Out

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608. Play Bocce con Amici

Escape to Italy in your own backyard! Play bocce indoors by the bar or outdoors among the vine-covered arbors. Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos is an escape from your regular routine. Use this $100 certificate towards playing bocce, dining, or merchandise – it’s up to you! Expires January 24, 2012.

Donor: Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos


605. Two Lift Tickets to Kirkwood: Experience the K - Factor!

It’s never too early to get ready for the 2011-2012 ski season. Enjoy two adult all-day lift tickets at Kirkwood, tucked away about 35 miles southwest of South Lake Tahoe. Kirkwood’s unique location atop the Sierra Crest combined with elevations ranging 7,800 - 9,800 feet create a little something they like to call the K-Factor - - a geographical predisposition to receive the lightest, the driest, and the most plentiful snow in the Tahoe Region. From calm groomed beginner runs to cliffs, vertical drops and hair-raising cornices, there’s something for everyone at “the wood”. Valid through the 2011-2012 season. N o t v a l i d : 1 2 / 2 7 / 2 0 1 1 - 1 / 1 / 2 0 1 2 ; 1/14/2012-1/15/2012 and 2/18/2012 -2/19/2012.

Donor: Kirkwood Mountain Resort

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609. Four Lift Tickets to Tahoe Donner

Here’s your chance to teach the kids (and yourself!) to ski with these four all day ski passes. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is widely known as the “Best Place to Begin.” The resort, located in Truckee, CA, offers wide-open bowls, uncrowded slopes, great beginner terrain and friendly staff. The passes are valid for the 2011-2012 season, Sunday through Friday, excluding holiday periods (12/17/11-1/2/12; 1/14 -1/16/2012; 2/18-2/26/2012; 3/17- 3/25/2012). Expires April 25, 2012.

Donor: Tahoe Donner

616. Two Lift Tickets to Sugar Bowl

Enjoy a ski or snowboarding adventure on Tahoe’s majestic Donner Summit. Bid for these two slightly restricted lift tickets to Sugar Bowl, valid for the 2011-12 winter season. These lift tickets are valid Sunday through Friday. Saturdays and holidays are excluded.

Donor: Sugar Bowl

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606. Pilates Cardiocamp for You and a Friend

Make fitness fun and weight loss easy. Pilates Cardiocamp in Los Altos gets the best results and will help you to achieve your health goals. You and a friend can go together and learn how to fit fitness into your busy schedule permanently and get the results you want! Two class options to choose from: 6 am Monday through Friday or 9:10 am M,T,Th. Go to pilatescardiocamp.com for class schedule. Both participants must take the same session (5 weeks). No black-out dates. Valid for Los Altos and Palo Alto studios. Expire April 2, 2012.

Donor: Pilates Cardiocamp

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610. Jazzercise with Nisa!

Great Workout! Great Music! Great Fun! This certificate is good for eight consecutive classes of Jazzercise at Grant Park AND three passes for your friends. Classes are T/TH 9-10 am at Grant Park in Los Altos. Childcare provided for an additional fee. Expires April, 2012.

Donor: Nisa Leone


612. Two Month Membership to Team Fitness

Team Fitness is an adult workout unlike anything you've ever tried before. Fun, variety, and camaraderie create the magic that produces great health and keeps members enthusiastic for years. Well designed, one hour workouts always include strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, core, sport, and fun. All workouts include varying intensity levels in each activity, so you can workout with one or more teammates at the level that's right for you. Go to www.teamfitness.com for more information. Blach location class times: M/W/F from 6-7am; Tu/Th from 6-7am; Sat from 7-8am. Egan location class times: M/W/F from 6-7am; Menlo Park class times: M/W/F 5:30 and 7:30am; M/W/F Men's B-ball 6:30am; T/Th 5:30 and 6:30am, Sat 6 and 7am. Men's Basketball ~ Menlo Park location class time: M/W/F 6:30- 7:30am; Sat 5:30-7:30am. Blach location class time: Sat 6-7am.

Donor: Team Fitness Inc.

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613. Pilates Introductory Package

Evolve in Los Altos, a newly-opened fitness studio in downtown Los Altos, is ready to help you look great this summer. This package includes one private session of pilates or gyrotonics, two equipment classes, and one mat class. Gyrotonics is a therapeutic movement system that combines elements of pilates, yoga, tai-chi and swimming (Madonna does gyrotonics!). For new clients only. Expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: EVOLVE Los Altos

617. Five Yoga Classes

Voted Best Yoga Studio by readers of the Palo Alto Daily and adored by reviewers on Yelp!, Yoga of Los Altos offers great instructors, a beautiful studio with natural light, and a friendly atmosphere. Classes for beginning, intermediate, and advanced yoga students are offered daily, all at convenient times. This pass provides admittance to five classes.

Donor: Yoga of Los Altos

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618. Equinox Fitness Club Membership

Catch up on taking care of yourself! Enjoy three months of free membership at Equinox Palo Alto which includes: one complimentary Equifit fitness evaluation, one complimentary personal training session, and one thirty minute complimentary pilates session. Equinox is known for the cleanest facilities and highest quality equipment, group fitness classes and personal trainers. Choose from array of diverse group fitness classes such as "The Skinny Jeans Workout," "Luscious Legs," "Arm Candy, " "Power Yoga," and more! For non-members only. Expires April 30, 2011.

Donor: Equinox Fitness Club

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620. "Focused Individual Training"

Come experience the F.I.T difference with four personal one hour training sessions. F.I.T trains the athlete in everybody through strength, flexibility, power, speed, cardio, respiratory, endurance, stamina, coordination, agility, and balance. Expires July 30, 2011.

Donor: F.I.T & Cross F.I.T Los Altos


602. Two Tickets to the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival

Race to Sonoma for the opening day of vintage car racing! Bruce McLaren will take center stage as the featured marque at the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival, June 4-5. The legendary McLaren name, which has graced the halls of motor sports since Bruce McLaren founded his racing team in 1963, will headline a full weekend of vintage racing, alongside machines from Porsche, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Corvette and many more! The weekend will also feature the Wine Country Pavilion with food and wine samples from the Sonoma and Napa valleys, headline by notable Bay Area chef Victor Scargle. Enjoy two general admission tickets on June 4, 2011. Winner must redeem tickets before May 4, 2011.

Donor: Infineon Raceway

Books


651. Autographed Children's Book Series by Award-Winning Author Benji Bennett

Benji Bennett won the 2009 Irish Children’s Book Award for “Before You Sleep,” a beautifully illustrated book dedicated to the memory of the author’s son, Adam. Benji Bennett’s books are inspired by the memory of his little boy, Adam, who died at age four of a sudden vascular tumour. The enchanting stories full of adventure and fantasy aim to spread Adam’s message of the importance of love, laughter and play within the family. The books will be personalized to the winner and autographed by the author. The collection includes: “Before You Sleep,” “Adam’s Amazing Space Adventure,” “Adam’s Pirate Treasure,” and “Adam Saves Christmas.”

Donor: Conor and Jenny Bennett

663. Autographed Jimmy Carter Book, "White House Diary"

For the first time, the daily diary kept by President Jimmy Carter during his years in the White House is being made public. By carefully selecting the most illuminating and relevant entries, Carter has provided us with an astonishingly intimate view of his presidency. This hardback edition published in 2010 is autographed.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Ula Ghosheh

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650. Autographed copy of "Zero Regrets: Be Greater Than Yesterday" by Apolo Ohno

Apolo Ohno is the most decorated American Olympic athlete of all time, having won eight medals for short-track speed skating. He is also a twelve-time holder of the men’s national speed skating title. In Zero Regrets, Apolo shares the inspiring personal story behind his remarkable success, including the details of the unbelievably intense workout and diet that he endured while training for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Much more than an account of races won and lost, Zero Regrets is a compelling portrait of a father-and-son relationship that deepened over time and was based on respect, love, and unshakable faith in each other. In this deeply personal and entertaining book, Apolo shows how we can all come closer to living with zero regrets. While Apolo’s own journey may be unique, the insights he has gleaned along the way have the power to help us all feel like champions everyday.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Rob and Jen Mihalko


652. Famous Artists and Classic Architecture Book Collection

Enjoy beautiful historical fiction inspired by the lives and art of famous artists. Explore Paris through the works of Picasso, Monet, and an adventure with the Mona Lisa. View San Francisco through the eyes and art of Frida. Read in beautiful detail about the construction of lasting monuments of architecture through rich illustrations and detailed construction facts about cathedrals, castles and mosques. Perfect for ages 8 and up or any grown-up art lover or architect. Includes a Covington Book Tote Bag! All books are hardcover and published in 2010. The collection includes:

Me, Frida, by Amy Novesky Claude Monet: The Painter Who Stopped Trains, by P.I. Maltbie Who Stole Mona Lisa?, by Ruthie Knapp Paris in the Spring with Picasso, by Joan Yolleck (illustrated by a Caldecott Honor winner)Built to Last: Castle, Cathedral, Mosque, by David Macaulay (Caldecott award winning author of The New Way Things Work)

Donors: Wendy and Robert Angus

653. Sports and Sport Heroes Book Collection

Explore the world of three legendary sports heroes and enjoy an inspirational journey of the power of soccer in a small South African township. Also join a gang of bats at the ballgame, the newest addition to the kid’s favorite Bats series. Great books for kids of all ages or for your favorite grown-up sports fan. All books are hardcover and published in 2010. Includes a Covington Book Tote Bag! The collection includes:

Clemente!, by Willie Perdomo (Corretta Scott King and PEN award winning author)No Easy Way: The Story of Ted Williams and the Last .400 Season, by Fred Bowen (Washington Post sports columnist)Muhammad Ali: The People’s Champion, by Walter Dean Meyers (Coretta Scott King award winning author) Goal!, by Mina Javaherbin Bats at the Ballgame, by Brian Lies (best-selling author of Bats in the Library)


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662. The Book Lovers Shopping Spree

Use these three gift certificates to purchase your favorite books for yourself or give the gift of reading to your friends and family. Includes two $25 gift certificates for Books, Inc. in Mountain View and Palo Alto and one $10 gift certificate from Linden Tree in downtown Los Altos.

Value: $60

Donors: Books, Inc. Linden Tree

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654. Raining Cats and Dogs Book Collection

A collection of funny and beautifully illustrated books about everyone’s favorite dogs and cats. Purrrrfect for early readers and bedtime story fun. Includes a lovely book of dog poems for reading aloud. Great gift for your favorite K through 1st grader or grown-up pet lover. All books are hardcover and published in 2010. This collection comes in a Covington Book Tote Bag and includes:

Bandit’s Surprise, by Karen Rostoker-Gruber I Didn’t Do It (poem collection), by Patricia MacLachlan (Newberry Award winning author)Where is Catkin?, by Janet Lord One Pup’s Up, by Marsh Wilson Chall Kindergarten Cat, by J. Patrick Lewis (ALA notable book author)


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655. Cuddly Baby Animals and Cute Creatures Book Collection

A sweet and educational set of books that explores the lives of sea creatures, baby zoo animals, monkeys and bears. Great for bedtime stories and for young readers, K through 2nd grade and naturalists to love on their own. All books are hardcover and published in 2010. This collection comes in a Covington Book Tote Bag and includes:

Meet the Howlers!, by April Pulley Sayre Zoo Borns! Zoo Babies from Around the World, by Andrew Bleiman (illustrated with wonderful photographs) Bears! Bears! Bears!, by Bob BarnerTurtle, Turtle, Watch Out!, by April Pulley Sayre

The Sea of Sleep, by Warren Hansen


656. Brilliant Design Picture Book Collection for Kinders

Gorgeous, eye-catching illustrations highlight these picture books for pre-K and Kindergarteners. Two beautiful alphabet books that take a new twist on the alphabet - featuring parachuting peas and state fair inspired fonts! Spots and dots highlight the other two books. Great to keep for your child or for giving away as a special gift. All books are hardcover and published in 2010. This collection includes:

A Fabulous Fair Alphabet, by Debra Fraiser LMNO Peas, by Keith BakerLots of Dots, by Craig Frazer (Society of Illustrators Silver Medalist)Lots of Spots, by Lois Ehlert (illustrator of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom)


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657. Pirates and Conquerers Non-Fiction Book Collection

Wonderful set of non-fiction books for your curious historian and adventure lover. Beautifully illustrated and packed with facts and exciting stories about pirates and conquerors! Written for ages 8 and up. All books are hardcover and published in 2010. This collection includes:

Lives of the Pirates: Swashbucklers, Scoundrels (Neighbors Beware!) by Kathleen Krull and Kathryn Hewitt Kubla Kahn: The Emperor of Every Thing by Kathleen Krull Alexander the Great by Demi


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658. Poems to Celebrate the Seasons Book Collection

Two richly illustrated poetry collections that celebrate a rainy day and the seasons. The collections include many different forms of poems and the works of celebrated poets around the world. Wonderful books for ages 8 and up. All books are hardcover and published in 2010. This set includes:

Sharing the Seasons: A Book of Poems, selected by Lee Bennett HopkinsOne Big Rain: Poems for Rainy Days, selected by Rita Gray


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659. Down on the Farm Book Collection

A barnyard full of funny, cute and mischievous farm animals including a sneaky sheep, a pig named Jigsaw and a cow that loves cookies. The collection also includes a book of poems written by rescued farm animals. Wonderful bedtime stories for 1st-3rd

grade readers. All books are hardcover and published in 2010. This collection includes:

Our Farm: By the Animals of Farm Sanctuary, by Maya GottfriedThe Cow Loves Cookies, by Karma Wilson (author of Bear Snores On)Granny Gomez and Jigsaw, by Deborah UnderwoodSneaky Sheep, by Chris Moore


660. Autographed Young Adult Novel: The Anybodies, by N.E. Bode

Autographed by the author, this novel promises suspense, intrigue, mystery, fairies falling out of books, birds turning into dogs and nuns turning into lampposts. Follow the wild adventures of Fern, who is switched at birth and then unswitched to live with her true father for a wacky summer. Mara Alpert of the Los Angeles Public Library raves: “there's laugh-out-loud humor, fantasy, mystery, real-life family drama, and the potential for a sequel. What more could a reader want?” The Anybodies is the first in a very popular series, followed by the The Nobodies and The Somebodies. The author also wrote Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. For ages 10 and up. Hardcover.

Value: Priceless Donors: Wendy and Robert Angus

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Pool, by David Clement Davies

Autographed by the author, this is a rich fantasy set in the time of Richard the Lionheart’s crusades that draws on the legend of King Arthur. A 12-year old boy is sent on a quest to save his father by finding the sword of the Excalibur. David Clement Davies is the author of The Sight and Fire Bringer, both named Booklist Books of the Year. His books are widely acclaimed and hailed by Richard Adams, author of Watership Down, as “the best anthropomorphic fantasies known to me.” For ages 10 and up. Hardcover.

Value: Priceless


Kids Activities


700. Toys, Pizza and Dessert

This is your child’s dream outing in Los Altos! Enjoy lunch with your child at Pizza My Heart, shop for toys at Adventure Toys and enjoy frozen yogurt with your favorite toppings at Miyo’s. The Pizza My Heart gift cards are good for one large pizza and two free slices. The Adventure Toys gift certificate is good for $25 and the Miyo’s gift card is good for $15. No expiration date.

Value: $70

Donors: Pizza My Heart, Adventure Toys and Miyo’s

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701. Two Beginner Belay Lessons at Planet Granite

Planet Granite combines world-class indoor climbing with beautiful yoga studios and outstanding fitness equipment. Learn to climb in a unique and relaxed environment featuring the highest quality equipment. Bid for these two passes for Beginner Belay lessons that includes shoe and harness rental. Must be 14 years and older. Expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: Planet Granite

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702. Gold Star Gymnastics Birthday Party

Tumble! Leap! Bounce! Celebrate your child’s birthday at Gold Star Gymnastics. Up to ten guests will receive an hour and a half of fun-filled gymnastics instruction, activities and games, and a half hour of refreshments. Tables are provided for treats and gifts. All you need to do is bring the food, drinks and table decorations. Advance reservations are required. Up to 20 kids for an additional $50 flat fee. Certificate expires December 1, 2011.

Donor: Gold Star Gymnastics

703. Four Tickets to the California Academy of Sciences

Bid on these four admission tickets to the California Academy of Sciences. The Academy brings a natural history museum, aquarium, planetarium, and world-class research and education programs together under one roof. Visit www.calacademy.org for more information. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Donor: California Academy of Sciences

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704. Paintball for Twelve

Combine the game of capture the flag with chess, mix in hide-n-seek and add a large dose of adrenaline! Paintball is challenging and fast-paced. If this is an activity you’ve always wanted to try, here is your chance. Each ticket covers one semi-automatic paintball marker, face shield, battle mask, and all-day admission. Paintballs and air fills must be purchased at the field. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Participants between 10 and 17 years old must get signed parental consent. Reservations are required. For more information, go to www.santaclarapaintball.com. No expiration date.

Donor: Santa Clara Paintball

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705. Four Passes to Golfland

Enjoy miniature golfing at Golfland in Sunnyvale with three friends. These four passes provide for one round of miniature golf and ten waterslide rides. Not valid with any other discount offers. No expiration dates.

Donor: Golfland Entertainment Centers


706. Great America Pass for Four

Enjoy a one-day pass for four admissions to Great America in Santa Clara. This voucher is good for any operating day of the 2011 season, except for July 1-4 or special ticketed events (i.e. Haunt. Valid at Santa Clara, CA only.

Donor: California's Great America

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707. Fun With the Little Ones in San Francisco

Young animal lovers will enjoy this San Francisco package that takes them under the sea and on land! Get up close and personal with 20,000 of the San Francisco bay’s most amazing marine animals with these two passes to the Aquarium of the Bay (good for four admissions)and visit the Grizzly Gulch and the African Savannah at the San Francisco Zoo (good for two admissions). Both expire December 31, 2011.

Donor: San Francisco Zoo Aquarium of the Bay

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710. Fun With the Little Ones in San Jose

Take the kids to the best that San Jose has to offer with a visit to Happy Hollow Park and Zoo and the Children’s Discovery Museum. This package includes: two passes to the newly renovated and refreshed Happy Hollow (expires 1/20/12), a family four-pack of tickets to the Children’s Discovery Museum (not valid for special events) and a $25 gift certificate to BJ’s Restaurant.

Donor: Children's Discovery Museum Happy Hollow Park and Zoo BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse

711. Lunch with Chief of Police and Ride Along with Patrol Officer

Cruise the streets of Los Altos on a ride-along with a Los Altos Patrol Officer! The winner will also get an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Los Altos Police Department and lunch with Chief of Police, Tuck Younis. You don’t have to get arrested to enjoy this experience! Get the inside scoop on how our police department fosters and maintains the City of Los Altos as a great place to live and raise a family. Rider must be fourteen years of age. Expires 12/31/11.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Los Altos Police Department

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712. K e e p A r t A l i v e w i t h C S M A G i f t Certificate

Set the inner artist in your child free with this $75.00 gift certificate from Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) that can be applied to any art class, workshop or camp. Certificate is valid for the summer or fall session during 2011 only. Cannot be used towards private music lessons.

Value: $75Donor: Community School of Music and Arts


713. Expert Swim Lessons for Safety and Fun

Whether you have a baby who needs a first introduction to the water, or an older tot who is a master bubble blower, Aitken’s Peninsula Swim School has been teaching local tots to swim for 40 years. Join a small group lesson for a series of nine classes with other children. Babies from six weeks of age can be part of a parent-and-baby class. The water is heated...so come on in! Offer expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: Aitken's Peninsula Swim School

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714. One Two Week Session at Jefunira Camp 2012

Looking ahead for something active, unique, and alternative for your youngster this summer? Try a two week session at Jefunira Camp. Based in Palo Alto, Jefunira presents an updated version of the classic summer camp full of good old fashioned summer fun, games, and activities from around the world. This certificate is valid for a two-week camp session for Summer, 2012. Bidder must submit a camp application no later than Feb 1, 2012 to secure a place for your child. It is the winner’s responsibility to obtain a camp application (available on the web). For children entering grades K - 6. Certificate expires on 8/20/2012.

Donor: Jefunira Camp

715. Destination Science Camp

Destination Science programs are bursting with innovative scientific adventures, like building robots, launching rockets, designing inventions and soaring into the solar system. Campers participate in twenty exciting hands-on science activities each week, and even better, they get to bring the entire completed projects home. Camp themes include “Wild Extreme Physics Fun,” “The Amazing Space Race,” “Techno Robot Creators,” and “Busting Myths with Cool Science!” The camp is located at Loyola Elementary School in Los Altos or choose from various locations in California. The camps are for the 2011 Summer Session, which ends the week of August 8-12. For ages 5-11. Camp runs from 9am-3:30pm; AM/PM care is not included. Closed Monday, July 4th. Winner to submit regis trat ion form. Visi t www.destinationscience.org for more exciting information.

Donor: Destination Science Camp

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716. Grief, Charlie Brown!

Did you know that Santa Rosa is home to a museum dedicated to the work of the man who gave us Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Peppermint Patty? You didn’t? Good grief! Catch up on the work of one of the most highly regarded cartoonists in history. With these six admission tickets you can view Schulz’s original artwork, learn more about the art of cartooning, and share the enduring magic of the Peanuts Cartoon Strip Collection with your family and friends.

Donor: Charles Schulz Museum


717. Two Family Passes for Five to the Bay Area Discovery Museum

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor children’s museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, located in Sausalito. The Museum is the only children’s museum in the U.S. to be located in a national park, and its exhibits are admired and emulated by other children’s museums nationwide. The Museum is recognized as the leading children’s museum dedicated to nurturing childhood creativity, fostering future generations of creative thinkers and innovators. The museum’s unique programs feature hands-on art, science, environmental exhibitions, performances, special events, cultural festivals and ongoing educational curricula... all with a focus on fun! Expires December 31, 2011.

Donor: Bay Area Discovery Museum

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718. A Year to Explore CuriOdissey (formerly Coyote Point Museum)

Inspire the naturalists and scientist in your family with this one-year family membership to the Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education in San Mateo. Overlooking San Francisco Bay, the museum combines natural settings for viewing over fifty live animals indigenous to the Bay Area, with an aviary and themed gardens showcasing local flora and interactive science exhibits. Picnic facilities and playground areas round out the learning with great fun. As a bonus, this membership entitles you to discounted admission to over 375 organizations that are part of the Reciprocal Admission Program. Winner to submit registration form.

Donor: CuriOdissey

719. Hidden Villa Farm & Garden Tour for Five People

Taste a root, come face-to-snout with a pig, and discover the connection between sweaters and sheep on a special guided tour of Hidden Villa’s farm and educational garden. What a great outing for your entire family, team, or out-of-town guests! Advanced reservation is required. Tours take place on weekends at 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Expires April, 2012.

Donor: Hidden Villa

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720. All Aboard! the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad: Three Ten-Pack Tickets

All aboard! With thirty tickets, you can invite all your friends for a ride on the train or carousel for your next birthday party. Each ticket is valid for one ride on either the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad or the Mason Carousel in the beautiful Oak Meadow Park in Los Gatos. No expiration date. May not be used during special events.

Donor: Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad

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721. Unlimited Fun at Sky High and Laser Quest

Jump for fun at Sky High with four one-hour passes and tag your friends with four one-game passes at Laserquest, the place for live action laser tag. Sky High passes are good for Mon.-Thur; no age limit; no expiration date. For Laserquest, players must be age six or older and reservations are required.

Donor: Laser Quest SkyHigh Sports


723. Four Admission Tickets to Winter Lodge

Strap on the skates and enjoy the crisp, cold ice with four admission passes and ice skate rentals to the Winter Lodge in Palo Alto. Show the kids that you still have some moves, or learn to skate together for the first time. For four years and older. No expiration date.

Donor: Winter Lodge

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724. Lawrence Hall of Science

Make snow, rainbows and clouds, study raindrops and ice crystals, swim with the fish in a virtual ocean, pilot a submarine model or even be a hydro-engineer and make electricity. Check out the fantastic new exhibits at LHS in Berkeley. Good for two family passes. Each is good for two adults and their children up to age 18. No expiration date.

Donor: Lawrence Hall of Science

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725. Four Tickets to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure Park

Take your family to the happiest place on earth with these four one-day Park Hopper passes good for both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Park. Each ticket must be used by the same person all day. Expires 4/6/13.

Donor: Disneyland Resort

726. One-Month Tuition & Diagnostic Assessment at the Tutoring Center

Whether your child needs support in math, reading or writing, the Tutoring Center in Mountain View will guide your child toward a path for success. Bid on this valuable certificate good for one-month’s tuition and a diagnostic assessment. For more information, visit www.tutoringcenter.com. Good for one child.

Donor: The Tutoring Center

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727. $100 Gift Certificate for Summer Camp at Decathlon Sports Club

Keep the kids having fun this summer by enrolling them in this ever-popular summer camp. The Decathlon Sports Club of Los Altos offers activities in baseball, gymnastics, soccer, tennis, basketball, hockey, volleyball, swimming, capture the flag, dance, handball, dodgeball, flag football, track and field, frisbee, golf, ping-pong, and arts and crafts. Special Friday events include scavenger hunts, carnival games with prizes, magic shows, field trips to Raging Waters, bowling and the beach. Your kids will beg you to sign them up again! Location: Blach Middle School in Los Altos. For grades 1-7. This $100 gift certificate is to use as cash payment toward cost of camp. May be used for 2011 or 2012 sessions. Camp hours 9:00-4:00. This certificate does not guarantee a spot. Winner must secure a spot in the camp via normal methods. This certificate IS transferable.

Donor: Decathlon Sports Club Summer Camps


728. Origami Birthday Party

Treat your children’s party guests to a special visit from Covington’s own Origami Ladies! This traditional Japanese art of folding paper into a variety of decorative forms, such as animals or flowers, is wildly popular during Covington’s noontime LAIR program. One or two of these artistically talented Moms will teach party guests origami for one hour and provide origami-themed party favors for each guest. Good for up to eight children. Date to be determined by mutual agreement. Contact Kazuko Eames to start planning! Expires 4/2/12.

Donor: Kazuko Eames & Origami Moms

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729. Party Character Performer for One Hour

Enchant and entertain your guests at your next party with a popular movie or television character. Choose from Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Jasmine, and Belle or clowns and pirates for the boys. The entertainer can play games, do face painting with glitter, balloon sculptures and perform a small magic show including a special gift for the birthday child. Parents can relax while the character provides a fun and lasting memory for your child and guests.

Donor: Jillybeans Parties

730. Equine Vet Experience

Is your 4th, 5th, 6th grader crazy about horses? Does your child dream of becoming an Equine Veterinarian? Here is an amazing opportunity for you and your child to test this career field. Join Dr. Gary Hanes of Briarwood Equine Clinic in Portola Valley on a special appointment. Dr. Hanes will share his wealth of knowledge and expertise as you experience Equine Veterinarian Medicine up-close-and-personal. This is a rare and unique opportunity to spend one-on-one time with one of our area’s top equine professionals. Time, date, and type of appointment must be coordinated between the winning bidder and Dr. Hanes. Expires April 2, 2012.

Value: Priceless

Donor: Dr. Gary Hanes Suzanne & Chris Kasso

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731. Hand-made Halloween Costume

Store bought costume again? No more, with this item! Provide your child with a custom-made Halloween costume. Expert seamstress, Jeanette Jones, will make Halloween wishes come true. No costume is too ambitious for Jeanette to tackle. Parents must provide costume materials. Expires October 31, 2011.

Donor: Jeanette Jones


735. Pizza and a Bear at Valley Fair!

Use this $10 gift certificate to shop at Build-A-Bear Workshop in the Valley Fair mall in San Jose. Then cuddle up with your bear and enjoy some pizza at California Pizza Kitchen, also in Valley Fair. The $10 Cub Cash has no expiration date. These two CPK gift cards are each good for any entree and a soft drink.

Donor: Build-A-Bear Workshop California Pizza Kitchen

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736. A Week of Golden Eagle Sports Camp for You and a Friend

This all-day sports camp for kids ages 5-13 includes soccer, golf, tennis, gymnastics, dance, badminton, wrestling, chess, swim lessons, water polo, arts and crafts, and more! Date: Valid Summer, 2011. Location: Los Altos High School. Hours: 9:30 am - 4pm. Camps run from June 13 through July 29th. Second person can be a friend, but not a sibling.

Donor: Golden Eagle Sports Camp

732. Scoop at Baskin Robbins!

What will it be? Rainbow Sherbert, Wild and Wreckless or Cookies ‘n Cream? This is the best kid-friendly job opportunity in Los Altos. Bring a friend along for a two-hour shift as a 31 Flavor Scooper at Baskin Robbins on State Street! Our Baskin Robbins owner is sweetening the deal by offering the lucky winners a Baskin Robbins cap, apron, and assorted goodies to take home. Students must be 3rd-6th graders. Date and time must be agreed upon between Baskin Robbins and the winner. Opportunity must be completed by June 30, 2011.

Value: PricelessDonor: Baskin Robbins - Los Altos

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733. Two Tickets to Gilroy Gardens

Enjoy this gift certificate for two to Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park. Gilroy Gardens features 21 rides, 27 attractions, 6 majestic gardens, and the world famous Circus Trees. Not valid during Holiday Lights in December. Certificate expires November 27, 2011.

Donor: Gilroy Gardens

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734. Time For A Dental Check-Up

Who doesn’t know celebrity pediatric dentist, Dr. James Kelly? Bid on this $200 gift certificate for Pediatric Dentistry of Los Altos. Account will be credited if full amount not used. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Expires March 30, 2012.

Value: $200

Donor: Pediatric Dentistry of Los Altos


737. Adobe Vet for a Day!

Calling all animal lovers! Don’t miss this dream-come-true opportunity for your child to be a vet for the day at Adobe Animal Hospital, in their beautiful new location. Adobe

is one of the most respected animal hospitals in the Bay Area. Your child will spend up to four hours with a veterinarian and a vet technician, caring for a wide range of animals, including dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rabbits, chinchillas, and more! They even treat the occasional sheep, goat or pig! Winner will receive a goodies basket which includes an otoscope and animal dermatology manual. Bring your otoscope on the day of your visit and you will learn how to examine your patient’s ears! Student must be at least nine years old. No parents allowed. Date to be mutually agreed upon with donor. Expires April 2, 2012.

Donor: Adobe Animal Hospital

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738. St. Francis Hoodie and Cap

Stay warm and look cool in this St. Francis High School hoodie and cap! St. Francis is a college-preparatory high school in our local Mountain View community, with a proven reputation for excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. Go Lancers!

Donor: St. Francis High School

739. One Month of Swim Lessons at DACA

Prepare your little ones (or yourself) for the pool this summer by enrolling them at DACA’s swim school. This certificate is good for one month of swim classes at DACA in San Jose and includes the yearly registration fee. Not applicable for use at DACA precompetitive and competitive programs. DACA’s program offers quality swim lessons for children as young as three months of age, and up to adult. Open seven days a week. Thirty minute classes are offered once a week.

Donor: DE ANZA CUPERTINO AQUATICS

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740. Sylvan Learning Gift Certificate (Set of Three)

Bid for this set of three gift certificates from Sylvan Learning. The set includes: one Initial Skills Assessment (can choose two subjects for testing; each test is two hours); one One Month of Math Tutoring (one hour per week plus math homework); and one Customized Tutoring for Two Weeks (two hours per week). New students only. K-12. Located in Mountain View.

Donor: Sylvan Learning Center


743. Digital Media Birthday Party

This is the perfect party for an aspiring digital artist, game designer, or movie director. Fun with Media offers three types of parties: a music video extravaganza where kids choreograph, perform, and film a music video; a fun photo lollapalooza where each child makes a creative digital collage with favorite photos; or a video game bonanza where kids play a choice of multiplayer games or engage in an exciting tournament of skill games.

Donor: Fun with Media

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744. Bowl and Dine on El Camino

Plan a bowling tournament with your friends with these six tickets to Palo Alto Bowl, where you can enjoy the lights flashing, the music blasting, and the pins flying at Palo Alto Bowl. Then celebrate your victories at either The Boardwalk ($25 gift certificate), or Armadillo Willy’s ($35 gift card), or both! No expiration dates.

Value: $169

Donors: The Boardwalk Palo Alto Bowl Armadillo Willy's

741. For Goodness Snakes . . . it's a Reptile Party!

Do cold-blooded creatures warm your child’s heart? If yes, invite two lizards (skinks and tegus) and 5 snakes (boas and pythons) to a birthday party. Brian Gundy of “For Goodness Snakes Adventures” is an experienced snake breeder whose enthusiasm for reptiles transfers directly to kids. The presentation begins with an interactive introduction to reptiles and their biology followed by a hands-on experience with his docile animals. Take this party home and be amazed at how these reptiles win over even the shyest of your guests. The entire program is about one-hour and is ideal for children ages 5 - 15. There is no limit to the number of guests, but groups of 8 - 15 are optimal. Expires December 31, 2012.

Donor: For Goodness Snakes Adventures

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742. Digital Media Classes for Kids

Expose your child to digital design at this brand new, state of the art computer studio just a few blocks away from Covington. The winner of this item can enroll a child in one month of after school, digital media classes that include digital art, digital photography, animation, comic books, digital story-telling, movie-making, and web design. Classes are ninety minutes in length. For 3rd graders and older.

Donor: Fun with Media


745. Goodies for a Fireman-Themed Birthday Party

This basket from the Santa Clara County Fire Department makes an excellent addition to any fireman-themed party. In fact, it takes all the work out of putting together party favors! It includes activity workbooks, safety literature, pencils, safety bracelets, and more. Also included are two DVDs, a t-shirt, and a teddy bear for the birthday child.

Donor: Santa Clara County Fire Department - El Monte Station

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746. Atherton Lacrosse Summer Camp

Enroll your child in this increasingly popular sport. Summer Camps are open to boys and girls ages 5-14. Players are divided by age and skill level. Winner must redeem prize by June 1, 2011, by registering for camp online. Location: Los Altos Hills (Pinewood School Upper Campus). Camp dates: July 11-15 or August 1-5 2011.

Donor: Atherton Lacrosse

748. Flag Football Summer Camp

Touchdown! Score a one-week flag football summer camp for your child. After School Athletics provides well recognized local football coaches and focuses on the fundamentals of the game and skill development. For kids entering 3rd-8th grade. Camp is at Foothill College from July 25 through July 29th. Camp hours are 9:00am-12:30pm. Lunch provided.

Donor: After School Athletics

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749. After School Flag Football - Fall, 2011

After school flag football is a perennial favorite with Covington fourth, fifth and sixth graders. Secure a spot for your child for the Fall 2011 session. Everyone plays and coaches teach sportsmanship, team-building and skill development. Take advantage of this early admission opportunity. After school at Covington, two times per week. Days to be determined.

Donor: After School Athletics


750. 2011 Girl of the Year American Girl Doll

Aloha! Meet Kanani Akina, 2011 Girl of the Year, American Doll! Kanani is the newest doll in a series of limited-edition contemporary characters from American Girl. The winner also receives her accompanying paperback book, ‘Aloha, Kanani’. Share the Aloha spirit and bring joy to your little girl for her birthday or special occasion.

Donor: American Girl

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751. Two Flights With iFly

Book your next flight with iFly, the ultimate indoor skydiving and vertical wind tunnel destination. Indoor skydiving at iFly SF Bay is safe for kids, challenging for adults, exciting for teens and realistic for skydivers. Great fun for all ages, three and up. Includes two free experiential flights, rental gear and introductory course with instructor. Passes are valid Monday - Friday only.

Donor: iFly SF Bay Indoor Skydiving

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Donor: iFly SF Bay Indoor Skydiving

752. Summer Day Camp with Ranger Keith Gutierrez

Join award-winning naturalist, Ranger Keith, for your choice of one camp session with A Touch Of The Earth Summer Day Camp. Ranger Keith will share his life-long teaching of nature and wildlife. Choose from the Hawks Camp (9-12pm) for 5-7 year old’s and Cougars (1-4pm) for 8-11 year old’s. Camps are located at Byrne Preserve Westwind Community Barn in Los Altos Hills. Camps are 6/13-6/17; 6/27-7/1; 7/18-7/22; 7/25-7/29; and 8/1-8/5.

Donor: A Touch Of The Earth

747. Karate lessons with United Studios of Self Defense Los Altos

Whether you are a beginner or experienced martial artist, United Studios of Self Defense has a martial arts program to fit your needs. The United Studios of Self Defense is America’s Self Defense Leader and the largest martial arts studio chain in North America. Enjoy two free

lessons, a uniform and a karate handbook. Redeemable only at studio located at 2374 State Street in Los Altos.

Donor: United Studios of Defense Los Altos

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Documents

Full Color 2011 Covington Catalog