Child Development
Center at Fairplex
In Partnership with the University of La Verne
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21st Annual Dinner and AuctionThursday, September 27, 2012
1. Thummer for a Day
Thummer has served as the proud mascot of the largest county Fair in the nation since 1948.
This is your golden opportunity to embody this much-loved icon of the L.A. County Fair. Purchase for
yourself or someone you think will do well walking in our famous pig’s shoes. Winner must be no taller
than 5’5” or bigger than 45” in circumference.
Value: Not available to the publicDonor: Fairplex
2. Bring Home a Bronco
This Denver Broncos football helmet is autographed by Peyton Manning, who signed with the team
in March. Son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and an elder brother of New York Giants
quarterback Eli Manning, some call Peyton Manning the NFL’s most marketable player, as he has appeared
in several television and printed advertisements for some of the league’s biggest sponsors.
Value: $700Donor: Anonymous
3. Call Me Maybe
This autographed guitar by Vancouver-based musician Carly Rae Jepsen was signed after her recent performance in the L.A. County Fair’s End of Summer Concert Series. After competing on
Canadian Idol, Carly Rae’s hit “Call Me Maybe” was met with great success, reaching the No. 1 spot on The Billboard and Canadian Hot 100 lists. Call me
maybe, but bid on this item definitely!
Value: $500Donors: Fairplex & Carly Rae Jepsen
4. Mangia, Mangia!
Set amidst the hills of Alta Loma at the home of Val & Rich Crean, this dinner for 8 guests will feature
cuisine from the Italian Peninsula and Sicily. Your spectacular menu will include an exquisite selection of appetizers, pizzas from the Creans’ wood-fired outdoor oven, salad and a special dessert! The meal will be accompanied by a
rich assortment of wines from Venezia, Piemonte, Tuscany, Lombardia and Sicily. Date to be
mutually determined between donor and winner.
Value: Not available to the publicDonors: Val & Rich Crean
5. Bejeweled
This gorgeous piece was specially designed by a goldsmithing duo featuring a CDC alumnus and parent as a salute to the quality programming of the Center. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, it contains one 27.19 carat “flower-cut” blue topaz, accented by one .15 carat brilliant cut diamond, offered on a double strand of freshwater pearls
and mounted on a 14 karat clasp.
Value: $1,450Donors: Cynthia & Jacob Roberts-
A Small Extravagance Jewelry Studio
6. All-American Birthday Party
Celebrate your next birthday party at the home of Sarah & Art Ludwick in Glendora. The party menu
for 20 guests will include hot dogs and sides, topped off with the sweet tastes of Olde Tyme Ice Cream for dessert, including ice cream bars, bananas,
cheesecakes and all the toppings. A train ride on the Ludwick Express may even be included - a perfect
combination for your loved one’s special day!
Value: $500Donors: Sarah & Art Ludwick and Mark Hill, Olde Tyme Ice Cream
7. On the Court with the Clippers
Be part of the Los Angeles Clippers with the 2012-2013 “Starter’s High Five” package - includes two
lower-level tickets to a mutually selected 2012-2013 Clippers regular season home game, opportunity
for two people to sit on the bench during pre-game warm-ups, opportunity for two people to stand on the court for the National Anthem, and then join
the team to “high five” the Clippers’ starting line-up during team introduction.
Value: Not available to the publicDonor: Los Angeles Clippers
8. Good Times in Glendora Hills
Enjoy a fun-filled evening with a backyard dinner party at the hillside home of Sarah & Art Ludwick for
30 guests. The hosts promise good eats, wine and entertainment – a memorable celebration indeed!
Value: $900Donors: Sarah & Art Ludwick
9. Holiday Harbor Fun
Your party of four will enjoy a dinner cruise on “Grateful,” a 40-foot cabin cruiser yacht in Long Beach Harbor. You will work with the Captain to
design a custom gourmet dinner menu, which you will enjoy while cruising the beautiful Long Beach
and/or San Pedro harbors. Adults and children welcome - winner has the option of a cruise on December 8 at 5:30 pm to see the holiday boat
parade in Shoreline Marina Long Beach, or on a date and time that is mutually agreeable to both parties. Participants must be able to climb up a
four-step ladder to access the cruiser.
Value: $500Donors: Lynn Stanton-Riggs
& David Riggs
10. Big Fun at the Big Red Barn
You and your guests will have the opportunity to name a baby animal born at the 2013
L.A. County Fair, followed by the opportunity to participate in “Sky & Friends” show to feed some
baby animals. To top off your special day, you will be treated to lunch or dinner. Includes Fair admission and parking, date to be
mutually agreed upon by winner.
Value: PricelessDonor: Fairplex
11. Fly with the Screaming Eagle
Noted as “the ultimate collector’s Cabernet Sauvignon,” there were only 500 cases made of this
Screaming Eagle 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon (88% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc). From the red iron-rich soils of the Oakville
District, this wine was aged in 65% new French oak for 18-20 months and was rated 97 points by Wine
Spectator. With a blend of hallmark silky texture and fabulously concentrated flawlessly presented style,
this legend could be added to your collection tonight.
Value: $2,200Donor: Anonymous
12. Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear
You or your loved one will cherish this 18K gold teddy bear pendant with jade eyes and
diamond studded body.
Value: $6,000Donor: Anonymous
13. Living Large with the Lakers
This fabulous basketball collectible includes the signatures of the 2011-2012 Los Angeles
Lakers team, including Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol.
Value: $500Donor: Anonymous
14. Make Your Way to Mammoth
Enjoy a four-night stay in this beautiful Summit condo with southern exposure and partial views.
With two bedrooms and a large loft, it is perfect for one or two families. This property features a wood-
burning fireplace TV/VCR/DVD, kitchen with bar counter, dining area and deck. The condo area also
includes underground parking, pools, spas, tennis courts, laundry facilities and weight room. Subject to availability (holidays excluded), to be completed by
June 30, 2013 (ski season books early!).
Value: $1,500Donors: Marilynn & Tom Malcolm
15. It’s a Beautiful Day
For more than 30 years, Irish rock band U2 has been an influential player in the world of music and you can have this gorgeous framed guitar
autographed by the members of the band, including lead singer Bono. U2 has released 12 studio albums and is among the all-time best-
selling music artists, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. They have won 22
Grammy Awards, more than any other band, and in 2005 were inducted into the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.
Value: PricelessDonor: Anonymous
16. Blown Away by Bordeaux
This three-litre bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1970 Pauillac features a label by famed artist Marc
Chagall. International Wine Cellar said of this wine, “outstanding, perfectly balanced and light on its feet, still very young and capable of a very long life... I love
its overall sense of refinement, an essence of claret.”
Value: $3,500Donor: Anonymous
17. Soak Your Stresses Away
Transform your backyard into the ultimate vacation getaway with a Family™ hot tub by Cal Spas! With
relaxing hydrotherapy jets and contoured seating, you and your family will experience a state of relaxation beyond anything you have experienced before. Best
of all, the Family™ hot tub has been engineered to lower operating and energy costs – saving you money!
Images are for illustrative purposes only - actual colors, finishes and features may vary. Spa will be
shipped directly to location of winner’s choice, with a credit of $250 towards shipping costs (covers delivery
within a 30 mile radius).
Value: $6,000Donor: Cal Spas
19. Wipeout WowYour group of six guests will be entitled to a
behind-the-scenes visit during an episode taping for Season 6 of “Wipeout,” the hit ABC show. Spend a morning watching contestants charge through
the Qualifier up on the Wipeout set - nestled 20 miles north of Los Angeles in the hills of Canyon Country. In addition to a live taping of the show, your visit will include access to on-set catering,
Wipeout swag and a picture in front of the show’s iconic obstacle course. In addition to your private tour of the Wipeout course, this package includes a basket with four Wipeout hats and crew shirts, a Disney ABC Television Group canvas bag and roll-up blanket/throw. Redemption date to be
mutually agreed upon between winner and Wipeout guest coordinator
(October-November or January-February).
Value: Not available to the publicDonors: Bob Mendez -
Disney | ABC Television Group
20. What a Wine!
This magnum of Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982 Pauillac was rated 97 points by Robert Parker.
Pauillac is an important commune and red wine appellation of the Haut-Medoc district of Bordeaux, located between Saint-Estephe and Saint-Julien on the western bank of the Gironde estuary. The stellar
reputation of Pauillac wines is founded not only on their quality, but on their historical success in
international markets, and over all vintages, this was the most popular wine on Wine Searcher last year.
Value: $9,500Donor: Anonymous
21. A Giant Piece of Football History
Take home this “giant” piece of football history, with this amazing football helmet signed by the
Super Bowl XLVI Champion New York Giants Team. By defeating the New England Patriots, the Giants won their fourth Super Bowl in the team’s history. Signatures include Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, who completed 30 of 40 passes for 296 yards, one
touchdown, and no interceptions.
Value: $1,500Donor: Anonymous
22. Whole Lot of Hot Rods
Experience the most exciting moments in next season’s drag racing with this exclusive package
including four tickets in the Fairplex Sky Box for your day of choice during the NHRA Winternationals
and World Finals in 2013, dates to be determined. Package also includes preferred parking, food and
beverage service and access to pits.
Value: $1,000Donor: Fairplex
23. Fine Farm Dining
Perfect for a special occasion, your party of 15 will experience exquisite cuisine specially paired with tastings of fine wine amongst our urban farm at Fairplex. This unique offering is an experience
that will tantalize all your senses and take you to another world. Your package includes award-
winning wine tasting from the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, with
Fairplex Certified Sommelier Mary Ellen Cole at a reception prior to the dinner. Date to be mutually
determined between donor and winner.
Value: $1,500Donors: Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and
the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
“Pick a Card, Any Card”Opportunity Drawing
Purchase one or more playing cards during the evening for an opportunity to win:
42” Vizio M-Series, Fall HD 1080 Resolution Slim LED Smart Television
with Wall MountValue: $650
Donors:Sue & Neil Hyland
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi (16GB)Value: $400
Donor: John Todd – Todd Memorial Chapel
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Each playing card is $25 and can be purchased from a volunteer using cash or your bidder number.