BENEFIT AUCTION

Friday, March 20, 2015

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

The Solarium at Old Scottish Rite

DRUID HILLS UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL

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2015 Sponsors & Donors The 2015 Bloomin’ Bash Committee is excited to present this catalog of auction items for the 20th Annual Bloomin Bash! All funds raised from this event will support our teachers, school improvement projects and the scholarship fund. We thank you for your participation, generosity and support!

2015 Bloomin’ Bash Committee Sarah Coburn…………………………………………………………….… Bash Chair

Sam Heys …………………………………….…………………………... Event Set Up

Tristin Chipman……………………………………………Volunteer Coordinator

Kate Maddux……………………………………………………… Food & Beverage

Holly Kucek ……………………………………….................Classroom Basket’s

Berit Turner…………………………………………………….…Classroom Basket’s

Kendall Wueste…………………………… Classroom Art Chair Coordinator

Ian George………………………………...Classroom Art - Artist in Residence

Kate Block……………………………..…………….…………….. Bloomin Vineyard

Heather Stewart ……………………………………………….. Bloomin Vineyard

Kate Block ……………………………………………………………… We Heart Bash

Heather Stewart …………………………………….………………. We Heart Bash

Jana Kovac…………………………….…………………….…….…… We Heart Bash

2015 Sponsors & Donors

2015 VOLUNTEERS Connette Blake Shelly Bertsch Althea Brady Joy Cofield-Lee Nicole Jurovics Carrie Lassiter Alyssa Olson Melissa Powel Monica Stanfield Sharon Tate

AUCTIONEER - Dean Crownover – My Benefit Auctioneer -

GA Lic # AU003829

SOUND & LIGHTING ENGINEER - Scott Waterbury – Atlanta Sound & Lighting

PRINTING & ARTISTIC RENDERINGS – Erik Ruhling

GRAPHIC DESIGN – Leslie Dewberry - AddieGrace

2015 Sponsors & Donors

Bloomin Bash is made possible by the efforts of our many sponsors, volunteers, and by the generous donations from our DHUMP parents, teachers, and community. We would like to extend a special thanks to the local businesses who have donated their time, money, goods and services. Their generosity demonstrates a commitment to our community and school. Thank you

2015 IMAGINATION FUND CONTRIBUTORS

Orchid Sponsor

Anne & Daniel Arwood Craig & Shelley Geiger The Lassiter Family

Rose Sponsor

Lindsay & Phil Hill Kate & Jason Ippen Jo & Louis Pichulik Emily Saliers & Tristin Chipman, parents of Cleo Saliers The Shin Family

Tulip Sponsor

Connette & Nick Blake Til & Monica Stanfield

Bloomin’ Friends

The Brown Family Susan & Mark Gilbreath Linda Green Cathy Karmakar The Ledbetter Family Lane & Tom Mumford Synnove & Seija Olson Sara Pawley & Stephen Norwood Harvey & Laurie Scholl David & Catalina Sibilsky Alice Spetseris Sharon & Clark Tate Margaret Waterbury

2015 Sponsors & Donors

FOOD & BEVERAGE DONORS

We would like to thank the below business for their generous donations for the food and beverages we are enjoying at this year’s Bloomin’ Bash

Auction Information

Pre-Sale Tickets & Registration Tickets for Bash can be purchased on line at www.bloominbash.org/tickets/ and during preview week, Monday March 16th through Friday March 20th, at pick up and drop off in the Quinlan Room. Pre-registration will allow you to swipe your credit card ahead of time and skip cashiering lines on auction night. We use a secure credit card terminal that does not charge your card unless you are the winning bidder on auction night. If you do not win anything or make any purchases your credit card will be charged $0. If you do win or make purchases at the auction, you will be charged the appropriate amount and receive a receipt at check out.

Live Auction Live Auction items were selected by the Bash Committee and range from a beach vacation to unique artwork created by your children. The Auctioneers will lead the auction and items are displayed live or on-screen. When you want to place a bid or out-bid another, you hold up your bid number and make sure that the auctioneer acknowledges your bid. The bidding keeps going until the Auctioneer has called the final bidder.

If You Win the Bid At the end of the night you can check out with the cashier and pick up your receipt for the items you have won, along with any gift certificates or paperwork that goes with your winnings. Raffle tickets, Recycle Market and Bloomin’ Vineyard purchases will also be reflected on your receipt.

Games, Raffles, and Other Fun Things

Bloomin’ Vineyard’s Wheel of Wine Our Wheel of Wine is collected from your generous donations. Each bottle has a value of at least $20, and some much more then that. For $25 you can spin the wheel, and based on the color you land on, you choose a bottle from the shelf. If you land on a gold or silver wedge, you are guarenteed a great bottle valued between $50 and $100, if not more! Good Luck!

Classroom Basket Raffle Back by popular demand, each classroom has chosen a theme and has filled a basket to that theme. Tickets are $20 for 1 or $40 for 4. Raffle will take place during the live auction and you can take your basket home.

Recycle Market The recycled market stems from our children’s (and teachers for that matter) love of recycling and repurposing of just about anything we get our hands on. Some of the creations our kids have come up with over the years have inspired us to sell them at the Bloomin’ Bash. Some are simple fun and others more elaborate works of whimsy. We hope you love and admire these creative items as much as we do.

Classroom Go Bag Donation Each classroom has a “go bag” for the playground and in case of a drill or an emergency. Bags include a class list, first aid kit, and emergency medications for your child. Its now time to replace some of these bags, as they are worn through from age and use. Please consider a donation to help replace these with more sturdy backpacks, personalised with each classroom number. Estimated cost of each backpack is $39.95

Games, Raffles, and Other Fun Things

Reserved Parking Space

You Pick Raffle

Ever look jealously upon those fortunate parents who get to school early anough to get a good parking space?

No matter how hard you try – you still seem toonly find the last space so far from the door?

Well, here is your chance to score your very own, reserved DHUMP parking space!

This year we have 2 parking spaces to raffle off!

The winner of the raffle will be able to choose a space by the front entrance, or by the Briarcliff entrance. It will be specially marked for you, the Bloomin’ Bash Winner.

Choose a car from the board, the cost of your “ticket” is the amount listed on the car and you can buy as may tickets as you want. At the end of the auction we will raffle off the two spaces. Good Luck!

Fund a Need

Help Our Library Grow Into a Magical Media Center Did you know that our little preschool library owns nearly $30,000 worth of children’s books? It all began in 2007 when a graduating class wanted to leave a lasting legacy of their preschool adventure. Led by a parent with a love of books, the preschool library's humble beginnings centered on parents purchasing books from the Scholastic Book Fair and donating gently used books. Since the days when the library was a couple of borrowed shelves in a Sunday school classroom, we have continually increased the number of books, moved the library into a permanent location, and invested in a computer to manage the ever expanding database. Recently we have begun to envision our little library as a media center, a place for preschoolers where elements of the nostalgic library meet the updated tools of the digital age.

Fund a Need Our nostalgic library wish list includes: (approximate cost $5,000)

• Floor to ceiling built-in book shelves where children’s books remain on their level and reference books, parenting books, and educator’s books and tools are at adult heights. And, a ladder, of course!

• The “treehouse” is installed to accommodate children’s reading nooks with reading lights both above and below. It will be a "magic treehouse" and the upper level will be accessed by stairs.

• More non-fiction picture and folio reference books for children’s exploration of science, art, and all their many questions about the world around them.

The wish list of digital updates (approximate cost $1750) include educator tools for exploring with children via a large screen when we want to watch the

eagle’s nest, praying mantis', bats, camels, sharks, a folk dance; (you name it, children's curiosity is limitless). In addition to tools for documenting and sharing with children, these tools are also for documenting and sharing information with families, and with other educators. That list includes:

• Two iPads to be used by educators for videotaping, taking photos and uploading and sharing information.

• An internet enabled big screen TV (wall mounted in the library) and an Apple TV for ease in sharing information with children.

• A projector (for meetings and classroom use).

Live Auction

1 Club Level Tickets for Atlanta Hawks Game

You and three friends can enjoy club level seating and access to the Lexus Lounge for the April 13, 2015 Atlanta Hawks vs. the New York Nicks. Have pre or post game drinks or snacks at Bartaco, and $50 in Hawks Bucks for any necessary Hawks gear, or food and beverages. No need to worry about driving or parking as we have included $50 in Uber Gift Codes, so you and your friends can have a fun night out. Kenny & Laura Atkinson, Atlanta Uber Value: $900

2 Family Fun Time in Atlanta

Make some new family memories at a Braves Game, the Atlanta Steeplechase, or a Family Photo Session. Go cheer on the Atlanta Braves in their last year at Turner field with four tickets to the Sunday July 19th Braves vs. Cubs, first pitch is at 5:05pm. You and your kids can meet former Braves player and get autographs 2 hours before first pitch and they can run the bases after the game! Grab some pre or post game eats at Taco Mac with a $50 Gift Certificate, or some Burgers at Grub Burger. Have a ball this spring with six (6) tickets to the Atlanta Steeplechase and parking pass. Parking area is right in the middle of the horse racing action! Amid a sea of tailgaters you are near the kids corral, terrier races, food vendors, shopping, pony rides, the petting zoo. Steeplechase is Saturday, April 18 at Kingston Downs. Capture memories with a one hour photo session with Ann at an Atlanta location of your choice and four prints up to 8x10. Afterwards, take the kids out for a pizza at Osteria 832.

Eric Sigl, Sharon Tate, Ann Packwood, Taco Mac, Grub Burger, HomeGrown Restaurant Concepts

Value: $700

Live Auction 3 Playground Birthday Party

Put your child’s birthday party planning worries behind you, and have your birthday party on the playground! Margaret Waterbury will consult with you to customize the party specifically for your child. Butterflies, bugs, super heroes, trucks, fairies; Margret will do her best to provide a birthday party that meets your child’s interests. Party dates must be coordinated with the church calendar of events. Margaret Waterbury Value: $200

Live Auction 4 Wine Tasting for 20

Treat your friends, family, and fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 20 people. Total Wine & More can fashion a private wine tasting with is certain to impress you and your guests. Select between a seated gathering with a classroom style atmosphere or a walk around event, which your guests can mingle as they learn about wines. Taste eight exceptional, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing (California Napa/Sonoma, Valley, Italy or France). A wine expert will be on hand to present and discuss each delicious wine during the two hour tasting. Certificate can be redeemed within one year of being issued and can be used for one of the following tastings: California Dreaming, An Inspiring Taste of Italy, or Tour de France) Total Wine & More Value $500

5 Fit Friends in Atlanta

Treat yourself and 3 friends to a private 60-minute yoga class taught by DHUMP mom and certified yoga instructor/Stress reduction specialist, Nicole Jurovics; followed by a healthy cooking class with Lindsay Hill, DHUMP mom, certified health coach, speaker and author. All food and beverage costs are included. Included also are 4 copies of Lindsay's book The Get Real Diet and 4 certificates for a 1 day Juice Cleanse from Juice Bar courtesy of DHUMP mom, Flywheel Instructor and all around fitness guru Cara Weaver. Nicole Jurovics, Lindsay Hill, Cara Weaver Value: $500

Live Auction 6 Ocracoke Island Beach House

Delight in a week on beautiful Ocracoke Island, NC in the historic TF Gaskill cottage. Located on a small unpaved lane that leads to a footpath, it’s a short walk or bike ride to shops, galleries, restaurants and Silver Lake Harbor. This is a dog friendly cottage, so your four legged family members can come too! Large front screened in porch is ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails.

Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, will sleep 5 comfortable, and is fully furnished. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, Satellite TV, and Washer/Dryer. No blackout dates or cleaning fees. To help you get there a $100 Gas Gift Card is included. Til & Monica Stanfield Value: $900

7 Date Night(s) in Atlanta

Get ready for 7 date nights with your better half throughout the year! Enjoy a date at any of these local restaurants. So you don’t have to always drive, $50 in Uber cash is also included. JCT Kitchen, Barcelona Wine Bar, Cabbage Pie, Bantam Pub, Watershed, The Optimist, and any Fifth Group Restaurant To make one of your dates even more special; start the evening by seeing Atlanta from the air! This one hour flying tour will give you a bird’s eye view of downtown Atlanta, Stone Mountain, and Lake Lanier. Your pilot will be Simon Briceno, an instrument-rated commercial pilot. (Flight is out of Peachtree-DeKalb Airport – PDK – and is subject to weather conditions. Pilot recommends tour to be during the daytime hours or at sunset)

Simon & Laura Briceno, Fifth Group Restaurants, JCT Kitchen, Cabbage Pie, Bantam Pub, Watershed, Barcelona Wine Bar, The Optimist Value: $875

Live Auction 8 Mom & Dad Time Off Mom’s and Dad’s need some time off every so often. Mom can start her morning off with a yoga platies session at Decatur Hot Yoga, followed by a haircut and style from BB Salon in Decatur. Send some time Stephanie Carter White with a personal shopper. Wrap it all up with Lunch with a friend at Zoë’s Kitchen or Folk Art. Dad and a friend can enjoy a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning/afternoon on the back 9 at Druid Hills Golf Club. Or on the flip side, treat yourself to a custom fitted shirt from J. Hilburn. Michelle Bright will come to your house or office, take measurements and work with you to pick out a fabric and style preferences. Shirt will be delivered to within 3 weeks from time of order. Don’t need to worry about the kids, while you are out. Mr. David will spend 2 fun filled hours at the DHUMP Playground or a local park with your kids, playing games and having fun out doors! (Dates and times are subject to scheduling with Mr. David) or: Nicole Jurovics, Stephanie Carter White, David Epstein, Laura Cushing, BB Salon, Druid Hills Golf Club, Zoë’s Kitchen, Folk Art Value: $625

Live Auction 9 Weekend Mountain Get Away

Indulge in a long weekend getaway to a beautiful Mountain View cabin near Blue Ridge, GA. Located on five wooded acres, this end-of-the-road cabin offers privacy and seclusion for a couples’ quick getaway or a family retreat in the mountains. Cabin features ¾ wraparound porch, inviting hot tub, and outdoor seating with umbrella – all to relax in and gaze out unto the beautiful view that nature has provided. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 bath’s, the cabin is decorated in traditional “mountain theme” with comfortable living room furnishings, a rock fireplace, and an antler chandelier in the dining area. Other amenities include 55” flat screen HDTV with satellite TV and network channels, DVD player, wireless DSL service, for those of you who just can’t seem to leave the outside world at home. On the lower level you’ll find a pool table and darts, as well as another TV and seating for additional fun and entertainment. Cabin is a 10 minute drive to many outstanding dining options, including the highly recommended “Cucina Rustica” for Northern Italian Cuisine in and around downtown Blue Ridge.

Choose from the following dates:

3/26-3/28 Thurs, Fri, Sat; 4/2-4/4 Thurs, Fri, Sat; 4/6-4/8 Mon, Tues, Wed (Spring Break); 4/9-4/11 Thurs, Fri, Sat (Spring Break)

Booking Subject to availability - all are available currently

Steven Raimonde Value: $600

Live Auction 10 Emily Saliers Acoustic House Concert

Emily Saliers, one half of the award winning Indigo Girls has offered a 1 hour, private in home acoustic concert for you and 29 of your closest friends! Included also is a gift certificate for $250 to Extreme Staffing, to use towards hiring a bartender or wait staff for a 4 hour period to help feed and refresh your guests. Concert must be coordinated with Ms. Saliers schedule and with Extreme Staffing. Emily Saliers and Tristin Chipman, Extreme Staffing Value: Priceless

Classroom Creations The Barefoot — Miss Lisa & Miss Beverly Explorers ages 2-3 “Barefoot Stampede” – Each one of the little Barefoot’s are represented in this collection of footprints! A great piece of artwork for your child’s room, to remember the fun they had creating this masterpiece. The tickling of toes as each foot was painted. The cool sensation of the paint oozing up between toes as each child walked along. Then the sill fun of standing in a bucket of soapy water as each foot was washed clean. The Caterpillars – Miss Elizabeth & Miss Hashi Discovery ages 2 & under Louise Nevelson inspired monochromatic “puzzle” boxes. Made of found objects, and then put together as a “shadow” box and then painted white and black. This is a great modern art piece for your home. You wouldn’t believe the time and care each child took as they glued and placed each object; such deliberate work from such tiny hands.

The Nest — Miss Susan, Miss Suz & Miss Laura Young 5’s ages 5-6 “The Mantis” - Abstract artwork inspired by the classroom praying mantis project that took the Nest class by storm. Each child cut and designed a mantis of their own from wall paper pieces. The Dragonflies — Miss Alice, Miss Marlo & Miss Breona Explorers ages 2-3 “Bubbles” - Each dragonfly used droppers filled with colored ink to design round colorful bubbles which were when arranged on 2 separate circle canvases into abstract art for all to enjoy.

Classroom Creations The Sun Rays — Miss Grace & Miss Mia Adventure ages 3-4 “Outdoor Chandelier” – Made from branches and decorated with Sun Rays hand painted can lids, strung beads and mini lights. A great outdoor porch piece or as a night light in your child’s room. Italian Class — Miss Arianna & Miss Tamira Mixed age ages 3, 4 & 5 Leather tote bag – This beautiful buttery soft leather bag has patch work pieces painted (with colorful leather dye) by each child in the class. The Busy Bees – Miss Juanita and Miss Sheri Explorers ages 2-3 “Color on Canvas” – Collaborative primary color art pieces on 12 tiny canvases from 12 Busy Bees. These have melded into 3 amazing wall designs that can stand together or alone. Gotitas del Saber — Miss Maureen & Miss Fabiana Adventure ages 3-4 “Atlanta Skyline” – a Finsteresque piece, depicting the major landmarks of the Atlanta skyline. Using the AJC, students found references to the landmarks around town and created their own layout. "Barcelona Skyline” - This is a 2 canvas piece mosaic of cut paint chips designed into the unique buildings in the Barcelona skyline. Viewing this is almost like being there.

Classroom Creations The Loft — Miss Gail & Miss Melissa Pre-k ages 4 – 5 “Happy” – Self Portrait line drawings on colorful acrylic backgrounds what just make the Loft class, and all who see these 2 pieces “Happy”. The Manzanas — Miss Margaret & Miss Cordelia Pre-k ages 4-5 "Rayas de Colores" - this piece is a series of four framed collages made from multi printed fabric scraps. It’s as if the kids learned how to quilt. So fun! The Canopy — Miss JoAnna & Miss Mary Lewis Adventure ages 3-4 “Rainbows” – Color Study collage with found objects. This piece is like a surprise! The children put so many items into it you can find something different with each new look.

G R A P H I C D E S I G N B Y L E S L I E D E W B E R R Y

With Special Thanks I hope you have enjoyed the 20th Annual Bloomin’ Bash. A special thank you to the entire 2015 Bash Committee for their time and dedication to this Event, it could not have been done without you. Additionally, Bloomin’ Bash would not have been possible without the extra help of the following; Margaret Waterbury

Lane Mumford

Roberta Jones Linda Green

Last but certainly not least, a big thank you to all the Parents and Teachers of Druid Hills Preschool, your time, donations and participation is what makes this all happen. THANK YOU! Sarah Coburn, Bash Chair

1200 Ponce De Leon AveAtlanta, GA 30306

404-373-4650druidhillspreschool.org

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