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Sign-Up Party Catalog 2019

FANfare 2019 Sign Up Parties Catalog page 2


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Sign-Up Parties and Events For Children

1. Gilbert Babysitting on the night of FANfare

For Children

Donated by: Dan and Judy Gilbert Why should parents have all the fun? (Said no one, ever, but stick with us.) While you’re enjoying the festivities of FANfare 2019, your kids can spend the evening with friends at the home of second grader Sarah Gilbert, fifth grader John Gilbert, and their parents, Dan and Judy. Features include: *Age-appropriate hosted bar (juice boxes, fizzy drinks and moo juice) *Pizza-to-table cuisine *Good old-fashioned running around outside (weather permitting) *Movies *Crafts *Slumber-party-like atmosphere

Date/Time: Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Check-In begins at 5:00 pm; please pick up by 11:00 pm.

Spots: 20 students (K-5 students only)

Price: $50 per child

2. Sharks Game and Dinner at the Shark Tank with Ms. Rynewicz

For Children

Donated by: CMS teacher Ms. Rynewicz

Who is the biggest San Jose Sharks fan at PVSD? Why, Ms. Rynewicz of course! Two lucky students will enjoy dinner at the Shark Tank then watch a fun and dramatic Sharks hockey game with Super Fan Mrs. Rynewicz! Date/Time: Game TBD during the 2019-2020 season Location: Shark Tank, also known as the SAP Center. (Please note that students will need transportation to and from the game) Spots: 2 (4-8th grade students)

Price: Min. Bid: $100 per student


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3. Hamilton Matinee with Brunch hosted by Ms. Green and Ms. Shima

For Children

Donated by: Ms. Shima and Ms. Green

Guess what? Two lucky students will go to Hamilton! with CMS Assistant Principal, Ms. Shima and CMS Music teacher, Ms. Green. Transportation from Portola Valley, brunch and Hamilton tickets for the theatre-goers will be provided. What an amazing opportunity! Who will win the bidding?

Date/Time: Sunday, June 9th, 2019. Show is at 1pm.

Location: Depart from Portola Valley to Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco.

Spots: 2 students

Price: Min Bid: $300 per student

4. Dinner and the Cantor with CMS Art Teacher, Ms. Horgan

For Children

Donated by: CMS Art Teacher, Ms. Horgan

One 4th-8th grade student and a CMS friend to join Ms. Horgan in a tour of exhibits at the Cantor Museum at Stanford. Ms. Horgan will drive students after school to the museum, and then treat them to dinner at Amigos afterwards. Parents can meet us at Ladera shopping center after dinner.

Date/Time: a mutually agreed upon date and time after school

Location: Cantor Museum and Amigos

Spots: 2 CMS students

Price: Min. bid: $100 per student


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5. "Get Glam" with Ormondale Principal, Ms. Hovland and Ormondale Counselor, Ms. Miller

For Children

Donated by: Ms. Hovland, Principal and Ms. Miller, Counselor

Brighten up your Wednesday afternoon and “Get Glam” with Ormondale

Principal, Ms. Hovland and Ormondale School Counselor, Ms. Miller! Six lucky Ormondale girls will drive to a local salon with Ms. Hovland and Ms. Miller after school on a Wednesday (mutually TBD). The girls will enjoy a relaxing mani-pedi with our Ormondale Principal followed by a fun lunch at Amigos, in Ladera. Parents will pick up from Amigos.

Date/Time: 12pm -2pm on a mutually agreed TBD Wednesday

Location: Pick up from Amigos in Ladera

Spots: 6 Ormondale Girls

Price: $65 per student

6. Cena con Sra. Covotta y Sra. Saperstein

For Children

Donated by: Sra. Covotta and Sra. Saperstein

Share a delicious Spanish meal and fun conversation with Sra. Covotta and Sra. Saperstein. Explore the extensive menu of classic Spanish tapas and delight in the food at Cascal in Mountain View. Parents drop students off at Cascal at 5:00pm and pick them up at 6:30pm.

Date: May 14, 2019 (Tuesday)

Location: 5pm - 6.30pm at Cascal in Mountain View

Number of students: 4

Price: Min. bid: $100 per student


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7. Kayaking with Friends: Day Trip to Elkhorn Slough

For Children

Donated by: Karyn Bechtel and Susan McLaughlin

Send your 6-8 graders off on a fun day of kayaking followed by lunch on the coast with classmates. Kids will paddle in their own two-person kayaks, enjoying a private tour of Elkhorn Slough (all equipment provided) from Kayak Connection. Elkhorn Slough is one of the top ten wildlife viewing destinations in North America, boasting the largest remaining raft of southern sea otters on the planet. We will paddle with these amazing endangered creatures, as well as sea lions, harbor seals, beautiful floating jellies and migrating sea birds. Good eats to follow. Happily provided by two moms who would never pass up the chance to hang with your kiddos, get out on the water, and enjoy some amazing wildlife!!

Date/Time: Sunday November 17, departing PV Town Center at 8:30 am and returning around 3 pm

Location: Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, CA

Spots: 11 6th-8th graders (open to rising 6th-8th graders only)

Price: $125 per person

8. TK goes to the Movies!

For Children

Donated by: Mrs Andrighetto

Join Mrs. Andrighetto for a day at the movies! Take an adventure with Woody and his friends! On June 21st, join your TK teacher for a lovely afternoon watching the new movie Toy Story 4 in Redwood City. Time will be determined when we get closer to the date and we will be meeting at the movie theatre. Popcorn, drinks, and snacks will be provided.

Date/Time: TBD

Location: Redwood City

Spots: 12 TK-ers! This event is only open to TK friends class of 2018-2019.

Price: $50 per child.

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7. Kayaking with Friends: Day Trip to Elkhorn Slough

For Children

Donated by: Karyn Bechtel and Susan McLaughlin

Send your 6-8 graders off on a fun day of kayaking followed by lunch on the coast with classmates. Kids will paddle in their own two-person kayaks, enjoying a private tour of Elkhorn Slough (all equipment provided) from Kayak Connection. Elkhorn Slough is one of the top ten wildlife viewing destinations in North America, boasting the largest remaining raft of southern sea otters on the planet. We will paddle with these amazing endangered creatures, as well as sea lions, harbor seals, beautiful floating jellies and migrating sea birds. Good eats to follow. Happily provided by two moms who would never pass up the chance to hang with your kiddos, get out on the water, and enjoy some amazing wildlife!!

Date/Time: Sunday November 17, departing PV Town Center at 8:30 am and returning around 3 pm

Location: Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, CA

Spots: 11 6th-8th graders (open to rising 6th-8th graders only)


8. TK goes to the Movies!

For Children

Donated by: Mrs Andrighetto

Join Mrs. Andrighetto for a day at the movies! Take an adventure with Woody and his friends! On June 21st, join your TK teacher for a lovely afternoon watching the new movie Toy Story 4 in Redwood City. Time will be determined when we get closer to the date and we will be meeting at the movie theatre. Popcorn, drinks, and snacks will be provided.

Date/Time: TBD

Location: Redwood City

Spots: 12 TK-ers! This event is only open to TK friends class of 2018-2019.

Price: $50 per child.


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9. Pottery with the Kinder Teachers!

For Children

Donated by: Kindergarten Teachers: Mrs. Martinez, Mrs. Castillo and Mrs. Clark

Join Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Martinez, Mrs. Castillo and Mrs. Clark for a special afternoon of pottery painting and pizza on Thursday, May 9th, 2019. A spot for creating individual pottery will be waiting for each lucky student. Kinders will create one-of-a-kind pottery pieces using bright colors, polka dots, and stripes. We will enjoy building, cooking and eating an individual pizza creation with our special group. Pottery treasures and an additional memento will be delivered to our friends before the end of the school year. Students will be met by and walked over to the art room after school by our Kinder teachers. This event is for current Kindergarteners only, please.

Date/Time: 2:50 pm – 5:00 pm, Thursday, May 9th, 2019

Location: The Ormondale Art Room

Spots: 12 creative, current Kindergarten Friends


10. Kayaking at Elkhorn Slough with Mr. Rickert

For Children

Donated by: Third Grade Teacher Wayne Rickert and the Barrows and Frampton Families

Spend a delightful morning touring Monterey Bay’s famous Elkhorn Slough with experienced kayaker (and Ormondale third grade teacher!) Wayne Rickert. Paddle with sea otters, seals, sea lions, and a variety of shorebirds in this peaceful tidal estuary with its stunning diversity of marine life. The provided sit-on-top double kayaks require no prior experience - only comfort with small boats. Kids ages 5-12 are welcome and need to be paired in a double kayak with an adult. (These are the rules of our outfitter, Monterey Bay Kayaks.) Date/Time: Sunday, June 2nd at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. (Arrive at Monterey Bay Kayaks a little before 9:00 am.) Location: Monterey Bay Kayaks at Elkhorn Slough, 2390 Hwy 1, Moss Landing (about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from Portola Valley) Spots: 20 Price: $60/person (includes rental of double kayak and all gear needed) Please note that this event requires one adult per child.


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11. Puppy Chow & Movie

For Children

Donated by: 1st Grade Teachers - Ms. Pellegrini, Mrs. Bloom-Smith, & Miss Trefero

Join the first grade teachers for a "Secret Life of Pets" themed afternoon. Munch on some puppy chow (popcorn bar), drink some dog slobber, and watch the movie "Secret Life of Pets" with your favorite stuffed animal! We hope to see you there! P.S.- bring your favorite stuffed animal with you to our Pets Party!

Date/Time: 3:15pm-5:15pm, Tuesday, May 14th

Location: Ms. Pellegrini's Classroom - Room 11

Spots: 18


12. After School Hangout with the Second Grade Teachers!

For Children

Donated by: Second Grade Teachers: Debbie Grech, Kristin Bouman, Kristin Wong and Reading Specialist, Adam Albach

Second Graders, finish up the school year with an afternoon of fun with your teachers! There will be board games and the chance to make your own pizza. And, there'll be ice cream!

Date/Time: 3-6pm, June 7th, 2019

Location: Ormondale School

Spots: 10. Open current Second Graders only.



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13. Ormondale Kids, Come on Down for Open Mic Night and Dinner

For Children

Donated by: Mr. Frederick and Ms. Woolfe

Ormondale Kids : Come on down for Open Mic Night and Dinner!

Come enjoy a night of entertainment and delicious food. There will be opportunities to sing a favorite song or two, karaoke, dance, or perform a lively skit. Dinner and drinks will be provided.

Date/Time: 5-6.30pm, Thursday, May 23rd, 2019


Spots: 12 Ormondale students

Price: $25

14. Fourth Grade Girls Back to School Movie Night

For Children

Donated by: The Lyle and Scheuer Families

Kick off back to school with a movie night! 15 lucky incoming 4th grade girls will enjoy a feature-length film while munching on pizza and their favorite movie time treats!!

Date/Time: August 17th, 6-9pm

Location: The Lyle Home

Spots: 15 Rising 4th Grade Girls



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15. Fifth Grade Back to School Movie Night

For Children

Donated by: The Christensen, Van Hoven, Smoot, and Vincenzo Families

Welcome back to school! Grab a pillow and a sleeping bag and join your classmates for an outdoor movie in the Christensen's backyard. Popcorn and Cookies Served. 5th Graders only, please!!

Date/Time: 7pm -9.30pm, Friday, August 23

Location: The Christensen's Backyard 50 Alhambra Court, Portola Valley

Spots: 60 Rising 5th Graders


16. Sixth Grade Back to School Movie Night

For Children

Donated by: Geoff Crouse and Sarah Dorahy

Kick off the summer with a movie under the stars at the finest theatre this side of the Santa Cruz Foothills! 30 lucky incoming 6th graders will enjoy a feature-length film while

munching on pizza and other movie time goodies. Movie-goers should bring a sleeping bag and a pillow for if the weather permits, we’ll be al fresco!

Date/Time: 7pm-9.30pm, Friday, August 16th, 2019

Location: Crouse Home

Spots: 30 Rising 6th Graders



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17. Seventh Grade Girls Back to School Movie Night

For Children

Donated by: Jennifer Scher & Jen Arends

Kick off the 7th grade school year and reconnect with friends after the summer break for a movie under the stars at the finest theater in the Milky Way! 20 lucky incoming 7th grade girls will enjoy full length feature film while munching on pizza and their favorite movie time treats.

Date/Time: 7 -10pm, Saturday, August 24, 2019

Location: 132 Crescent Ave. Portola Valley, CA

Spots: 20 rising 7th Grade girls


18. Eighth Grade Back to School Movie Night

For Children

Donated by: The Christensen, Horchner, Urbanek, Diarte-Edwards, and Heald Families

Welcome back to school! Grab a pillow and a sleeping bag and join your classmates for an outdoor movie in the Christensen's backyard. Popcorn and Cookies Served. 8th Graders only, please!!

Date/Time: 7pm - 9.30pm, Saturday, August 24, 2019

Location: The Christensen's Backyard; 50 Alhambra Court, Portola Valley

Spots: 60



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19. Incoming Sixth and Seventh Grade Boys’ Geocaching Adventure

For Children

Donated by: Kristi Travers and Denise Tormey and Kim Zamboldi

Boys, join us! Get off those screens and get outside! Did you know that geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices? Geocachers navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Your Geocache team leaders will transport you to a TOP SECRET destination where we will start the hunt! You will get dusty and hungry but, no fear, there will be lunch and other treats. Are you game to join us?

Date/Time: 9am - 1pm, Sunday, August 18th 2019 Location: TOP SECRET!! Transportation provided Spots: 12 Price: $60 per person. This event is for incoming 6th and 7th grade boys (moms can join too but not obligated!)

20. A Royal Pony Affair

For Children

Donated by: Cori Moesta, Camilla Eckstein, and Erica Johnston

A Royal Pony Affair - for Rising First Grade Girls!

Calling all princesses in training and horse lovers, this one is for you! Come dressed in your royal best to explore a bouncing castle and ride the finest horses in the land. Adorn your visage with a colorful masterpiece of your choosing and end the day with an elaborate banquet fit for royalty.

Date/Time: 7pm - 9.30pm, Saturday, October 5th, 2019

Location: The Moesta Ranch at 448 Old La Honda Road, Woodside, CA 94062

Spots: 20



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21. Cats Against Dogs!

For Children

Donated by: Karyn Ellis

Give your child a chance to tour the Pets in Need facility in Redwood City, play some fun animal games and then smother themselves in dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. This party will be held at Pets in Need in Redwood City, an animal shelter that rescues cats and dogs from other public shelters where they’re short on space or funding. We will drive your child to and from the shelter and provide a light snack.

Date/Time: 1-3pm ( approximately), Sunday, May 5, 2019

Location: Pick up and drop-off in a Central Portola Valley location

Spots: 8 (3rd graders and older)


22. 8th Grade Girls - Antonio Cremona Salon Pampering on Grad Day!

For Children

Donated by: Antonio Cremona Salon

Pamper yourself before your big day with a customized up hair or hot tools style and a mini manicure and pedicure. And receive a graduation Lei or flowers for your hair. (In addition we will have a professional photographer and makeup artist available for promotional price add on).

Date/Time: June 13th, 2019

Location: Antonio Cremona Salon, Portola Valley

Spots: 10

Price: $65 per girl


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23. Rubin Riding

For Children

Donated by: Emily and Elizabeth Rubin

Enjoy an afternoon at the barn learning what it is like to live on the same property as your horse. We will first learn about how to care for your horse, we will then groom, saddle and prepare our horses for a ride up the Hayfields trail for a picnic lunch.

Date/Time: 10am - 2.30pm, May or August, 2019 (weather depending)

Location: Private home in Portola Valley

Spots: 2 students 8 years or older


24. Karaoke Dance Party

For Children

Donated by: Aimee Armsby, Karen Urbanek and Hilary Duwe

Rising 7th and 8th grade girls are invited to put on their best dancing shoes, dust off that boa, and channel their inner Taylor Swift for a karaoke dance party. DJ Colin will warm up the party with some tween-friendly dance music. Then, he'll turn the mic over to our aspiring pop stars. Mocktails and dessert will be served to fuel the fun.

Date/Time: 7-9.30pm, May 31st, 2019

Location: Urbanek Residence

Spots: 25



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25. Fabulous Facepainting

For Children

Donated by: Kirstin Dahm

For your next children’s party, you can have the amazingly talented Kirstin Dahm, PV mama, come to your home or party location and be your guest facepainter. Kirstin can match the face painting to the theme of your party. Maybe you will create a wild kingdom full of lions tigers and bears? Or a world of super heroes with Spider-Man or Wonder Woman. Perhaps even a fantasy world full of fairies, princesses and butterflies? This offering is perfect for kids of any age. (Facepainting for a 2 hour duration only - Kirstin will come to you).

Date/Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Spots: a maximum of 20 children

Price: $250 ( for 2 hours of facepainting)

26. It’s Reality - the School Year is Almost Over

For Children

Donated by: The Clarkson and Sanders Families

Escape into a VR afternoon with friends

Join your friends as you experience the first location of Sandbox VR in North America. We will meet in town and drive you to Hillsdale Mall to enter Amber Sky 2088. Sandbox VR uses the latest VR hardware, movie quality real-time motion capture and AAA quality content experiences. We need you to help save humanity as you journey to the future of New Hong Kong. After we save the world, we will stop at Yumi Yogurt to refuel and deliver you back to reality. https://sandboxvr.com/sf/

Date/Time: 2-5pm, Saturday, May 18, 2019

Location: TBD

Spots: 6 (this is for 7th Graders)

Price: $100


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27. Kids’ Outdoor Nature Adventure at Silly Dance Farm

For Children

Donated by: Anne Fazioli-Khiari & Gianna Fazioli, Marjel Scheuer

Kids’ Outdoor Nature Event - Edible Creations, Nature Hike & More Outdoor Fun at Silly Dance Farm!

Kids, get ready to enjoy a glorious afternoon outdoors! This is a 3-hour event packed with kid-friendly, hands-on, outdoor activities including making artisanal gifts (such as goat cheese with edible flowers, flower bouquets), food demos, harvesting fruit and veggies for smoothies and juices, taking a nature walk led by a child environmental education specialist (Gianna Fazioli) and much more! The afternoon will start the serenity of a beautiful property on top of a hill at the Fazioli-Khiari residence (AKA Silly Dance Farm) where majestic oak trees and colorful gardens will surround you. Your hosts will guide you through a series of outdoor activities, and each child will be able to take home their creations. The hosts will lead you on an educational nature walk through the lesser-known trails of Portola Valley (Larry Lane, Herb Dengler & Joan Targ Trails). Come to our event at 1pm, ready to work in the garden, walk a local trail and enjoy a most delightful afternoon. You are welcome to drop-off your kids or stay to enjoy this educational, hands-on event. Nature walk will be kid-friendly!

Date/Time: Sept 22, 2019 at 1pm

Location: The Fazioli-Khiari Home (AKA Silly Dance Farm) @ 21 Montecito Rd, Woodside

Spots: 12 children (minimum age of 5 years old without parent)

Price: $75


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Sign-Up Parties and Events For Families (Adults & Children)

28. Time to Tinker

For Families (Adults & Children)

Donated by: Cyndi Maijala, Principal & Sarrie Paguirigan, Maker Coach

Your family is invited to come explore, create, play and collaborate in the CMS Makerspace. We will spend about 3 hours exploring the room through activities and projects of your choice. The Makerspace has much to offer: 3D printing, greeting card designing, green screen photo fun, sewing, robots and much, much more. Snacks will be provided.

Date/Time: A mutually agreed upon date and time

Location: CMS Makerspace

Spots: 2 families

Price: Min. Bid: $120 per Family

29. Family Sailing


Donated by: Kirstin and Mark Dahm

Enjoy a few hours of REAL sailing on San Francisco Bay on board the St Francis Yacht Club fleet of J/22 boats with experienced St FYC Members & Racers who want to extend the fun of sailing to families. Our offer is to take a family of three (3) on a J/22 to learn to sail and return to the StFYC Clubhouse for refreshments and sailing fellowship. The plan: Have a chalk talk with the pros, take out 4-6 J/22s, sail for an hour or two (weather/conditions dependent) as a flotilla on the Bay and return to the clubhouse. No experience necessary. All you need to do is bring your foul weather gear (warm waterproof clothes), a change of clothes and meet us at the St. Francis Yacht Club (Marina Green/Crissy Field, San Francisco, CA). This event includes professional instruction along with post-sailing drinks and snacks for 4-6 families at St. Francis Yacht Club.

Date/Time: TBD in the spring or fall

Location: St Francis Yacht Club

Spots: 6 boats ( 3 people on each boat - must have one adult in the group)

Price: $300 per boat


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30. Watermelon Four Ways Parents vs. Kids Cooking Class


Donated by: Linda Kamran and Amanda Smoot

Join Chef Khuong Nguyen at Linda Kamran’s house to learn how to make an entire meal using summer’s favorite treat - watermelon! Team Parents will learn how to make watermelon cocktails and a spicy Thai watermelon soup. Team Kids will make a watermelon Greek salad and icy desserts. All will eat the lunch together after cooking and you will go home with a new specialty cocktail and go-to meal!

Date/Time: 11am-1/2pm, June 29th, 2019

Location: Kamran Home in Central Portola Valley

Spots: 7 parent/child pairs

Price: $100 per couple

31. Guided Walk: See the Seals at Ano Nuevo


Donated by: Kirstin Dahm

Your hosts will drive you over the hill to the coast where you will join a 3-4 mile guided walk. The tour is lead by a volunteer docent naturalist. You and your child will see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the natural and cultural history of the park. Note that Elephant seal activities and population counts can vary widely through the guided walk season.

Date/Time: A Saturday morning in December - March ( date/time TBD)

Location: Ano Nuevo State Park

Spots: 10 (5 children and 5 adults)



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32. The Ultimate Giants Experience


Donated by: The Melendez family

Root for the Giants in 8 exclusive team owner seats as they take on the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at Oracle Park. Start off by getting your feet on the baseball field before the game to watch batting practice from behind home plate. Then you and 7 friends will have an unparalleled baseball experience from your premiere location in first and second row next to the home dugout between third and home base. Your personalized scoreboard message during the game will be memorable and you’ll have your Buster Posey signed jersey to remember the day. (First pitch is at 6:45pm).

Includes:Eight(8)firstandsecondrowGiantsownersticketstothegame(PFC121,RowAA,Seats9-12,RowBB,Seats7-10)FieldvisitduringbattingpracticeScoreboardmessageJerseysignedbyGiantsAll-Star,BusterPoseyTwoluxurylotparkingpassesRestrictions: Game cannot be exchanged or resold. No opposing team gear can be worn in owners seats, only Giants fans please. Date/Time: Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 Location: Oracle Park Spots: 8 spots Price: Minimum bid is $2000. Highest Bidder Wins!

33. Pizza Pool Party


Donated by: The Strick Family

Jump on in the water’s cool; you are invited to splash in the pool! Kick off the summer sunshine with a pool party, pizza and friends! On Saturday, June 15 from 3-5pm, you and your one child will lounge in a private pool in Portola Valley munching on pizza, snacks and drinks. One ticket includes one parent and one child. If you want to include siblings, you must buy another ticket. This party is not a drop-off so please plan to stay with your kiddo! Lifeguards will also be on hand to ensure safety. 30 tickets are available (each ticket is for one child and one adult) for fall 2019 4th-5th graders.

Date/Time:3-5pm,Saturday,June15th,2019

Location:BlueOaksPool,PortolaValley

Spots:30tickets(aparentmustaccompanyhis/herchild)

Price:$55perperson


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34. Up Your Game - Family Meals, Even Better


Donated by: Chef Dr. Julia Nordgren and Mme. Chantal Ferrini

Are you interested in improving your family eating game? You are not alone! And we can help! Join us for a Mother-Daughter, Father-Son, Mother-Son, Father-Daughter cooking class taught by a pediatrician, trained chef, and cookbook author Julia Nordgren MD at the home of the fabulous Chantal Ferrini. Any gender pair works! This class is open to parent-child pairs who have any level of interest in cooking (or eating), any skill (or lack of skill) level, a sliver of a desire to eat a little better, and a lot of desire to have fun. Food included!

Date/Time: 2-5 pm, Sunday May 5th, 2019

Location: Ferrini Home in Portola Valley

Spots: 6 pairs (parent/child)

Price: $120 per pair

35. Garden Afternoon Tea Party


Donated by: Brook Coffee and Sarah Dorahy

Scones with apricot and sage, herbal teas of shiso, lemon verbena or chocolate mint, a garden stroll through our local lavender fields....what better way could you spend an afternoon with friends?! You will also learn how to source, harvest and mix your own custom tea blends that you will be able to take home to enjoy throughout the season. What a lovely way to celebrate Mother's Day a tad early this year with a garden experience that will spark your tastebuds and benefit our students! This is an outing open to all ages.

Date/Time: 3pm-5pm Saturday, May 4th, 2019

Location: Westridge Garden

Spots: 20 (a parent must accompany his/her child)



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36. Linear Accelerator Luncheon


Donated by: Condensed around SLAC bozons Knut Skarpaas and Ryan Coffee

If you have ever hoped to get behind the security gates of the SLAC linear accelerator, this is an opportunity not to be missed! We'll make sure your radioactive dosimeter is working properly and that you have security clearance before we take you behind with scenes with local physicists Knut Skarpaas and Ryan Coffee. See the place where scientists have made a black hole that rips open space time, witness molecular movie stars, get entangled in multiverses, taste dark energy and mass and investigate quantum foam. We'll make this fun for all ages and only the least bit intimidating before we enjoy a farm to table picnic under heritage oaks that very few are able to access.

Date and Time: 3-5pm, October 14th, 2019 (depending on security clearance)

Location: Undisclosed

Slots: 20 (children must be accompanied by an adult or they will be decoupled from the Higgs field)

Cost: Priceless but the school will benefit from a $75 per head contribution!

37. Parent & Child Art Class with Teacher Jeannie


Donated by: Jeannie Goldman, Rachel Bright, Suzanne Kavert, Teri Wolf

Kids bring a parent and your creativity to the Town Center for a wonderful outdoor art class with fabulous Teacher Jeannie. We all need more art in our lives and now parents have a unique opportunity to get in on the fun too! Healthy snacks and drinks provided, including a crush bar for the adults!

Date/Time: 2-4pm, Sunday, September 29, 2019

Location: Portola Valley Town Center

Spots: 10 child/adult pairs (children ages 8-15)

Price: $75 per pair


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38. Child/Adolescent IQ Testing


Donated by: Mike & Laura Nicolls

Two hours of intellectual testing with your child, followed by a 45-minute feedback conference with parents. A written report with scores and interpretation will also be provided. Results can provide insight into your child’s intellectual strengths & weaknesses, and can be used for educational planning. All services will be conducted at the Pacific Anxiety Group’s Assessment Clinic by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

Date/Time:By Appointment

Location:Pacific Anxiety Group, Menlo Park

Spots:1

Price: Min. bid starts at $600. Highest Bidder Wins! (N.B. This service is valued at $1000).


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Sign-Up Parties and Events For Adults

39. Old School Maryland Crab Feast

For Adults

Donated by: Rich & Michelle Jasen

Join us for bushels of jumbo blues overnighted from Chesapeake Bay, soft-shell steamers, corn on the cob, butter & mallets. Add to the mix some cold beer and Jimmy Buffet!

Date/Time: Saturday, May 30th, 2020 (note that this is the weekend after Memorial Day)

Location: Jasen Home

Spots: 20 (adults)


40. Get Your Closets Ready for Summer Vacation

For Adults

Donated by: “Creating YOUR Look”, Lesleen Riley

Please join me for a night of wine, nibbles, and clothes!! This is not just a SWAP; it's a styling opportunity! We all have things in our wardrobe with tags, or hardly worn for different reasons. Bring them in to either SWAP out or let me help you style them to fit into your summer wardrobe and lifestyle!! This will be a night of fashion tips, closet interventions, image therapy and girl talk!

Date/Time: 6pm-8pm, Friday, June 7th, 2019.

Location: Lesleen’s Home @ 348 Ramona Rd. Portola Valley

Spots: up to 12 people



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41. Outstanding By The Creek

For Adults

Donated by: Lyndsay & Christopher Lyle, Johonna & Aaron Katz, Ginger & Dan Oros, and Marjel & Todd Scheuer.

Come join us for a delightful evening of dining alfresco alongside the Los Trancos Creek. Come mingle with friends, savor sumptuous food, and enjoy a signature cocktail or two. It will be a memorable night of indulgence and fun!

Date/Time: September 21, 2019, 6pm

Location: Lyle Residence

Spots: 50 people


42. Fogarty Wine Tasting for Four (1)

For Adults

Donated by: Lily and Tommy Fogarty Four guests will taste through the current releases of Thomas Fogarty Winery’s single vineyard and small production, high-end wines. And, the group will receive a magnum of wine to take home!

Date/Time: TBD in discussion with the Fogartys. Note that the tasting room is closed on Tuesdays Location: up the hill on Skyline Boulevard, at Fogarty Winery! Spots: 4 adults (one group) Price: Min. Bid: $150 (per group)


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43. Fogarty Wine Tasting for Four (2)

For Adults

Donated by: Lily and Tommy Fogarty Four guests will taste through the current releases of Thomas Fogarty Winery’s single vineyard and small production, high-end wines. And, the group will receive a magnum of wine to take home! Date/Time: TBD in discussion with the Fogartys. Note that the tasting room is closed on Tuesdays

Location: up the hill on Skyline Boulevard, at Fogarty Winery! Spots: 4 adults (one group) Price: Min. Bid: $150 (per group)

44. Whiskey Tasting - It's for the Children!

For Adults

Donated by: Andrew Barrows, David Frampton, Brendan Pierce, Matt Rollefson and Jonathan Wolfson Join beginners and connoisseurs alike in sampling a variety of twelve whiskies carefully selected by your hosts. Various malts from the different regions of Scotland will be included along with interesting picks from the US and around the world. Light food will be served.

Date/Time: 7-10pm, Saturday, September 28th, 2019

Location: Exact location of secret Portola Valley speakeasy to be revealed at a later date on a need-to-know basis Spots: 15 Price: $135 per person


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45. Vegas Pool Party - For the Kids, Just not with Them

For Adults

Donated by: Armsby, Harding, Scheuer, and Anderson families.

Enjoy all a fabulous Vegas Pool Party has to offer but here with great friends in Portola Valley! Poolside cabanas and bar service with specialty cocktails. Poolside "DJ Rombauer" for near/in pool and hot tub dancing vibes. Casino contest and prizes with craps, blackjack and select sportsbook action. Taco bar to keep us all fueled up.

Date/Time: 2pm until ?......Saturday September 7th, 2019.

Location: Casa Armsby

Spots: 25 couples, adults only

Price: $250 per couple. And, wait, there is more! Consider bidding higher for one of FIVE premium poolside Cabanas! Top 5 bids will win!

46. 30 Craft Brew Extravaganza

For Adults

Donated by: Lisa and Toby Freccia, Sarah and Geoff Crouse, Marion and Chris Rittler

Love beer (or know someone who does)? Join us for a unique, custom-crafted 21st Amendment Beer School, Tasting and Brewery Tour! You’ll enjoy a private tour of the 150,000+ barrel brewery; be enlightened and entertained with stories from co-founders and brew masters Nico Freccia and Sean O’Sullivan; and enjoy multi-faceted flights of fresh-brewed beer ranging from Sparkale (sparkling rosé ale), Blah Blah Blah IPA (double IPA), Hell or High Watermelon (seasonal summer wheat) to Monk’s Blood (the 21A’s deep mahogany Belgium) and many more. We’ll provide bus transportation to/from Portola Valley and San Leandro and gourmet pub fare to chase down your flights. Adults only, please.

Date: Saturday, October 12th, 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Spots: 26 adults

Cost: $125 per person


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47. Calling all Cyclists! It's Spin and Grin Time!

For Adults

Donated By: Ian Van Hoven, Nathan Sanders, Stephen Cassani, Gavin Christensen

Join fellow PV cyclists on a 70-mile road bike ride from PV to the coast & back -- followed by delightful taco-truck fare plus ice-cold margaritas & beer ... all served in a verdant, shade-dappled PV backyard.

Date/Time: 9am, Saturday, October 19th, 2019

Location: TBD (PV Home)

Spots: 20

Price: $200 per rider

48. Will Hike for Tacos

For Adults

Donated by: Beth & Tore Gillbrand, Katherine Gilpin & Ian Van Hoven, Maria Matsumoto & Uwe Horchner, Erin & Nathan Sanders and Bill & Stefanie Trenchard

Do you and your spouse/partner/significant other love to hike Windy Hill on a warm Fall day? Do you love tacos? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, then this auction item is for YOU! We will meet near the Windy Hill parking lot, hike to the summit for a group photo, then return to a nearby private home to fill up on tacos, drinks and some festive music, too! So book your babysitters, break out your hiking boots and join in the fun!

Date/Time: 3-8pm, August 25th, 2019

Location: Start/End at the Trenchard's house

Spots: the more the merrier!



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49. Indian Dinner Party

For Adults

Donated by: Caroline and Heriberto Diarte

Join us for a delightful evening of Indian gastronomy! Your hosts, Caroline & Heriberto, moved to Portola Valley from New Delhi, India, and will be conjuring up a menu for you comprising some of their favorite dishes from the magical Subcontinent - a region that has a fascinating and remarkably varied cuisine with an 8000 year history, and which has absorbed influences from Persian, Arab and Portuguese invaders. Your tastebuds will be tickled by a wide variety of aromatic and spicy dishes, ranging from the rich northern favorites of the Mughal Emperors, to the hot, fragrant dishes from the spice capital of Kerala in the far south.

Date/Time: In the evening, May 30th, 2020

Location: Portola Valley Home

Spots: 24 adults


50. Ladies Champagne Hike

For Adults

Donated by: Camilla Lynch and Heather Cunningham

Celebrate the start of the school year and break a sweat with a fun group of Ormondale moms and a vigorous hike up Windy Hill. Brunch at the summit will include plenty of sweet and savory delicacies, plus coffee and champagne (of course). The hike from there is all downhill!

Location: Meet at Windy Hill parking lot, Portola Road

Date: September 8, 2019 9:00 am - 1.30pm ( approximately)

Spots: 10



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51. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

For Adults

Donated by: Elizabeth Holmes, Sue Ten and Doug Farber, Jenni Farrell and Dave Marsyla, Amy Shimer and Jason Shelton, Heather Macbeath and Paul Glendenning, Sarah Dorahy and Geoff Crouse

"It's not purple, it's lavendah". Join us if you dare. Who'll come as Bernadette? Could you pull off Mitzi or Guy Pearce's awful Felicia? Re-watch the iconic Aussie movie and start planning your outfit. The bigger the wigs, and the brighter the lippie the better. We expect all of you to frock up! Think sparkles and feather boas - at the very least. You'll be turned away if you're not fabulous enough. No, really, we will turn you away. So dust off your dancing stilettos. You'll need them because we'll be blasting the Priscilla soundtrack and it will move you. And don't worry, you'll be fed and well and truly watered.

Date/Time: Saturday, May 9th, 2020. 7pm till we get shut down...

Location: Follow the Westridge Trail for 1500km and turn left at the pub...

Spots: 50


52. Antonio Cremona Salon Kentucky Derby Party

For Adults

Donated by: Antonio Cremona Salon, Portola Valley

Why not make this a moms’ night? Celebrate the Kentucky Derby right here in PV. Get ready for your Derby Party at the Antonio Cremona Salon. Come decorate your own gloves and hat to create a beautiful look for the spirit of the Kentucky Derby! The salon will provide: hats, gloves, fresh flowers, feathers, and luxurious embellishments. We will evoke Louisville with Mint Juleps and delicious bites! And we will reveal some great hair tips as well as do it yourself tricks for homestyling.

Date/Time: 7-10pm, May 3rd, 2019

Location: Antonio Cremona Salon, Portola Valley

Spots: 20



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53. Spanish Tapas & Sangria Fiesta...Albondigas, Aceitunas, Tortilla, ole!

For Adults

Donated by: Anne Fazioli-Khiari, Mieke Barrows, Teri Wolf, Nelly Wolfson & Jennifer Zanocco

Looking for a taste of Spain without a painfully long trans-Atlantic flight? Join us for a Spanish Tapas & Sangria Fiesta! Come savor the taste of Spain with a variety of small dishes and luscious libations. We bring the tapas, sangria, wine and other treats to a single beautiful idyllic landscape right here west of the 280...no bar hopping required. Bring your appetite and savor the warmth of conversation and delight of music with your fellow PVSDers. It will be a fun outdoor party and we might just bust out a bit of "bailando” if the mood is right! Throw on something festive, dust off those 8th-grade Spanish conversational skills and come enjoy an evening among friends!

Date/Time: June 8, 2019 at 6pm

Location: The Fazioli-Khiari Home (AKA Silly Dance Farm) @ 21 Montecito Rd, Woodside

Spots: 20 (adults-only)


54. Hike to Ridge Winery

For Adults

Donated by: Megan Michael, Erin Sanders, and Kim Zamboldi

This spectacular ten mile round-trip hike takes you from Monte Bello Open Space Preserve to the Ridge Winery and back. Enjoy the beautiful views and lively conversation while you hike. Your hard work will be rewarded with a delicious picnic and a private wine tasting. What better way to spend a day with your friends?

Date/Time: Friday, October 18th, 2019, 8:30am-2pm

Location: Monte Bello Open Space Preserve and Ridge Winery

Spots: 20



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55. A Course in Wine (101)

For Adults

Donated by: Mike & Elizabeth Rubin, Rob & Recha Bergstrom, Scott & Wendy Warren and Josh & Hilary Harmssen

Join us for a Blind Tasting, a Varietal Tasting of wines from around the world and amazing food before school begins.

Date/Time: August 17th 2019 3:00 PM

Location: Rubin Ranch (Mike & Elizabeth Rubin's House)

Spots: 25

Price: $100

56. 2019 Portola Valley Walk-Off

For Adults

Donated by: Leslie & Jim Skånberg

That’s right, it’s a walk-off! Bring the best and worst of your favorite fashion to our runway this October, 2019. It’s about fanciness, it’s about style, it’s about accessories and spoofing on the world of high fashion. Show us why everybody is saying how hot you are right now… Men, maybe you will sport a look from Daniel Craig in Casino Royale? Other guys might feel more of a Will Ferrell in Zoolander vibe. Or are you a John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever? Who could pull off Al Pacino in Scarface? There are so many good role models for this one. Just make sure to look goooooood. Ladies, refer to any cast member of Devil Wears Prada or Moulin Rouge. Daenerys Targaryen #GOT is very hot right now. So is Nancy Pelosi (that outfit she wore to her swearing-in was amazing). Pull out you dresses, minis, pants, skorts, shorts...whatever! Just go for it! It’s time to…look gooooooood. Bring your glamour to our country couture in the woods. Paparazzi will be on hand along with a very stylish runway show,.. and snacks. Beverages will be fabulous. As you can imagine, the photo booth will be ‘lit’. Haute! Haute! Haute!

Date/Time: Oct. 5th, 2019. From 6pm, ‘til the glamour runs out.

Location: 330 Cervantes Rd, Portola Valley, CA, Skanbergistan

Spots: 120

Price: $150 per fabulous person


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57. Catch That Big One

For Adults

Donated by: Wolfson, Kane, Bergstrom and Harmssen Families

Don’t let that big one get away! Join us on a private rockfishing charter in Half Moon Bay and experience what our beautiful coast has to offer. This family-friendly event is a great way to teach your child how to fish, or, for the more experienced fisherman, to continue to hone your skills. Fishing gear and lunch will be included; sea legs required.

Date/Time: June 8th, 9am-3pm

Location: Ankeny Street Sportfishing, Pillar Point Harbor/ One Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, California 94019

Spots: 10

Price: $150 adults, $100 kids

58. Humvee Tour with Tommy Fogarty

For Adults

Donated by: Lily and Tommy Fogarty This is a private tour of the stunning Thomas Fogarty winery. Did you know that the almost thirty acres under vine today at Fogarty are farmed organically with minimal (if any) irrigation? Further, the property remains in the Williamson Act, which means that the entire Estate of 350 acres is preserved as Heritage Oak and Fir forest. Take this opportunity to join Thomas Fogarty Jr. for a Humvee tour of the vineyards and their extraordinary extended property. Our guests will enjoy a private tasting in the vineyard’s new stone cellar. And, of course, the party of 8 people will sample some of Fogarty’s award-winning wines!

Date/Time: to be mutually agreed with the Fogartys Location: Fogarty Winery, on Skyline Boulevard Spots: 8 Adults Price: Min. Bid: $1000


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59. Portola Vineyards Wine Tasting with the Winemaker For Adults

Donated by: Len and Vivian Lehmann of Portola Vineyards

At Portola Vineyards, we believe there's something special about drinking local wine. Since 2005, our family has been producing hand-crafted vintages that reflect the terroir of the Peninsula foothills, and sharing them with the local community. Many are surprised to hear that the hills above Silicon Valley have a rich viticultural history. These foothills were once California's premier winegrowing region, and the small vineyards here today continue to produce phenomenal wines. We follow a minimalist philosophy in our winemaking, including the use of native yeast fermentations, to let the essence of our region shine through. Join us for a private tour and wine tasting, with a selection of fine cheeses, with the winemaker. This is an event for 10 people.

Date/Time: to take place at a mutually agreed upon date from May 1st to August 17, 2019

Location: Portola Vineyards, on Los Trancos Road

Spots: 10 adults

Price: Min. Bid: $300 per group

60. Coffee Cupping

For Adults

Donated by: Brooke and Neil Day

Coffee cupping, or coffee tasting, is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee. Enjoy a true coffee cupping experience with certified coffee sommeliers, also known as Q Graders. A perfect introduction, you’ll experience amazing coffees and learn to taste them like professionals - identifying, describing, and discriminating aroma, taste, and body in coffees.

Date/Time: 10am- Noon, Saturday, November 9th, 2019

Location: The Day Home

Spots: 15

Price: $200 (per person)


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61. Over the Hill and Hungry in Los Trancos - Food Safari

For Adults

Donated by: The Jagoda-Vazquez, Richards, Leinfelder-Peck and Juelsgaard Families

Join us for a walking and eating adventure in the woods! Here’s the travel program: 11:30am: depart from 1035 Los Trancos on foot through the woods (via Sunrise Trail to Old Spanish Trail). Arrive at Passport Control at the Belgian border (1244 Los Trancos) approx 12:15 for Belgian beer and chocolate (and other light refreshments). Travel to Thailand for a lunch of fresh, authentic and homemade Thai food along with exceptional salads from Greenlandia, then back to 1035 Los Trancos for Cuban coffee and decadent flan (or some such) before your departure home. There will be a ‘hydration station’ along the hike (hosted by friendly Los Trancosians). Come hungry in your most comfortable walking shoes!

Date/Time: 11.30am, Saturday, May 16th 2020

Location: Los Trancos

Spots: 20

Price: $75

62. Forever Bloom - Spring

For Adults

Donated by: Berfu Butler and Crystal Ciancutti

Sweet peas and Narcissus! Join a group of ten ladies and head over the hill to Forever Bloom, a working flower farm in the coastal village of Pescadero. You will harvest your own seasonal artisanal flowers and be taught how to arrange them by Forever Bloom’s own farmer florists. Ladies will enjoy light refreshments before heading back home with a fragrant arrangement of Spring blooms.

Date/Time: Saturday, May 18, 2019

Location: Forever Bloom Farm in Pescadero

Spots: 10 ladies



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63. Forever Bloom – Summer’s End

For Adults

Donated by: Elizabeth Holmes and Sarah Dorahy

Have you seen those giant dahlias at the Portola Valley Farmers’ Market? ! Well, imagine a huge field of them! Join a group of ten ladies and head over the hill to Forever Bloom, a working flower farm in the coastal village of Pescadero. You will harvest your own seasonal artisanal flowers and be taught how to arrange them by Forever Bloom’s own farmer florists. Ladies will enjoy light refreshments before heading back home with an impressive arrangement of superb late summer blooms.

Date/Time: Summer’s End, 2019

Location: Forever Bloom Farm in Pescadero

Spots: 10 ladies


64. Cocktails and Cooking Class

For Adults

Donated by: Linda Kamran and Laura Nicolls

Join chef Khuong Nguyen at Linda Kamran’s house to learn how to make and roll Vietnamese Spring rolls and mix up delicious Red Lotus cocktails as the perfect companion.

We will cook then eat & drink together and you will go home with a new speciality cocktail and go-to meal!

Date/Time: 7-10pm, September 28th, 2019

Location: Kamran Home in central Portola Valley

Spots: 10



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65. Tequilla and Trivia

For Adults

Donated by: The Van Horn, Murarka, and Barrows Families

Join us for a fun night of margaritas, tequila tasting andtrivia! We’ll have some delicious Mexican food, and split into teams for a rousing pub quiz style trivia contest.

Date/Time: 7-10pm, Saturday, May 16, 2020

Location: The Murarka Home

Spots: 24


66. Rising Seventh Grade Moms’ Night In!

For Adults

Donated by: Aimee Armsby and Caroline Krauskopf

Where did the time go? Remember the first day of Kindergarten? Well, now your child is moving on to 7th grade. Rising 7th-grade moms are invited to share, reminisce and brace themselves for 7th grade as they enjoy uncommon appetizers, delicious wine and a signature cocktail at an Evening in Provence, right here in lovely Portola Valley.

Date/Time: Thursday August 29, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Location: Armsby home at 90 Iroquois Trail

Spots: 30 moms

Price: $75 per mom


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67. An Extraordinary Musical Event

For Adults

Donated by: The St. Lawrence String Quartet, Laura Dahl & Ken Goodson, Emily & Brian Melton and Brooke & Neil Day

Join us for an unforgettable performance by world-class musicians (including PVSD parents) at the Melton home in Portola Valley. "Modern...dramatic...superb...wickedly attentive...with a hint of rock 'n roll energy..." are just a few ways critics describe the musical phenomenon that is the St. Lawrence String Quartet. The SLSQ is renowned for the intensity of its performances, its breadth of repertoire, and its commitment to concert experiences that are at once intellectually exciting and emotionally alive. Pianist Laura Dahl is an active international performer and educator, appearing in venues including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall and Stern Grove Festival, Bing Concert Hall, and the Carmel Bach Festival. When Ken Goodson is not working with his Stanford students and colleagues on engineering teaching and research, he can be found moonlighting as a professional baritone with appearances throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Did you know that some of these people do drop-off with us! Crazy isn’t it? This is the event of the year. There will be champagne, wine and delightful hors d’oeuvres. Do join us.

The musicians:

• Geoff Nuttall, violin, is hailed by the New York Times as “intensely dynamic” with “stunning technique and volatility.”

• Owen Dalby, violin, is praised as "dazzling" (The New York Times), "expert and versatile" (The New Yorker), and "a fearless and inquisitive violinist" (San Francisco Classical Voice).

• Lesley Robertson, viola, is a graduate of both the Curtis Institute and the Juilliard School, and hails from Edmonton, Alberta.

• Christopher Costanza, cello, is a winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and a recipient of a prestigious Solo Recitalists Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

• Ken Goodson, baritone, is the Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Davies Family Provostial Professor at Stanford.

• Laura Dahl, piano, is a professor of piano at Stanford and active performer at venues across the United States and Europe.

Date/Time: September 14th, 2019, 6.00pm

Location: The Melton Home, Portola Valley

Spots: 40



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68. Neely Winery "Vine to Bottle" Picnic

For Adults

Donated by: Neely Winery and Brook Coffee Neely Wine invites you on a walk through time. Join Lucy Neely for a “vine to bottle” insider view during this intimate exploration of their central Portola Valley vineyards. The tour will culminate with a gourmet picnic lunch under the heritage oaks of this magnificent, local winery. Taste Neely Wine's premium Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays on the soil where they are grown, and connect with a sense of the natural history of the landscape and people of this valley.

Date/Time: 2pm-5pm, September 8th Location: Neely Winery, off Portola Rd Spots: 15 (adults only) Price: $90 per person

69. Private Yoga For Adults

Donated by: Allison Kroeger, 200 RYT

Have you wanted to try yoga but felt intimidated about going to a studio? Do you have a practice but want individual attention to fine tune your alignment? I would love to share the practice of yoga with you. Together, we can tailor this class to your individual needs. You can come as you are and receive what you need. Learn and practice postures, breathing, meditation, and relaxation at your own pace and within your own range.

Date: TBD

Spots: 1

Place: your home

Price: Minimum bid starts at $75


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70. Date Night Yoga

For Adults

Donated by: Heidi Richards and Sarah Dorahy

Bring along your better half for an hour of yoga in a private Portola Valley garden studio. Our yoga guru will lead us through some important healthful poses while teaching us how to breathe again. Yogis at all stages of talent may join - the class is for everyone. After practice, relaxation will continue in the garden as we enjoy some excellent and soul-warming beverages along with light snacks.

Date/Time: 6.30-9.00pm, Friday, October 25th, 2019

Location: Westridge Dojo

Spots: 5 couples

Price: $100 per couple

71. Yoga Brunch under the Redwoods

For Adults

Donated by: Serena Hanes, Karyn Ellis and Patricia Becker

Enjoy a morning of yoga amongst the majestic redwoods of Skylonda, followed by an elegant brunch catered by local eatery Alice’s Restaurant. Hatha yoga instructor Patricia Becker of yourhealthandjoy.com will lead the class through an hour-long gentle yoga session on a spacious deck overlooking a creek canyon, then we’ll walk up a flight of stairs to the breakfast deck where eggs, coffee and mimosas will await.

Date/Time: 10am-1pm, October 13th, 2019

Location: The home of Karyn and John Ellis, 126 La Honda Rd., Woodside, CA

Spots: 12



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72. Fitness Brunch

For Adults

Donated by: Hayley Leinfelder and Jami Worthington

Join us for a morning of fitness and fun with local fitness instructor Hayley Leinfelder. First, join us at the Town Center where the amazing Hayley will kick our butts (and miraculously make us smile the entire time). Then head over to Jami Worthington’s house where you will be served a delicious brunch guaranteed to undo all of the hard work you’ve just done.

Date/Time: Monday, September 16th at 9.15am. Brunch to follow.

Location: Town Center and 25 Buckeye Ct, Portola Valley

Spots: 10


73. Margarita Happy Hour and Tequila Tasting with Don Pilar

For Adults

Donated by: Don Pilar

Join our very own, award winning Don Pilar, owner of Amigos Grill Cocina Mexicana Y Cantina. Feast on traditional Mexican cuisine while sipping hand-crafted margaritas. The highlight will be the special tequila tasting with PV’s local tequila-making hero, Señor Pilar, whose tequila is crafted from 100% blue agave and is estate-grown in the highlands of Jalisco by Señor Pilar himself. Date/Time: 5pm -7pm,Tuesday, November 4th. Location: Amigos Grill Cocina Mexicana Y Cantina Spots: 20 adults Price: $60 per person


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76. Reserved Seating at 8th Grade 2019 Graduation

For Adults

Donated by: Corte Madera School

Graduation is a special event. The grandparents have already booked their plane tickets, so make sure they have great seats with the VIP treatment they deserve. We’ll rope off eight front-row seats for you at the 2019 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony at Corte Madera. You and your guests will have the best vantage point for the event where no one will block your view, and you can take unobstructed photos that will last a lifetime.

Date/Time: Thursday, June 13th, 5pm

Location: CMS, MUR

Spots: 8

Price: Min. Bid: $250

77. Reserved Seating at 8th Grade 2020 Graduation

For Adults


Graduation is a special event.

The grandparents have already booked their plane tickets, so make sure they have great seats with the VIP treatment they deserve. We’ll rope off eight front-row seats for you at the 2020 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony at Corte Madera. You and your guests will have the best vantage point for the event where no one will block your view, and you can take unobstructed photos that will last a lifetime.

Date/Time: June 2020

Location: CMS, MUR

Spots: 8

Price: Min. Bid: $250


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Live Auction

74. Ormondale Principal for a Day

For Children

Donated by: Ormondale School

They’ve always wanted all that power! What will your student do when he or she is principal for the day at Ormondale? Start recess early? Make everyone walk backwards in the halls? Your child will have an opportunity to sit in the hot seat at Ormondale for a day! Hot cocoa is involved as well as whatever else you and Principal Hovland think up!

Date/Time: Date and time to be agreed upon


Spots: 1

Price: The Highest Bidder Wins!

75. CMS Principal for a Day

For Children


Take over CMS as "Principal for a Day"!! What will your student do when he or she is principal for a day at Corte Madera? Start recess early? Tell the teachers to show a movie? Play great music at recess? The choice is his/hers, within reason of course! But don't forget there is a big job to do. Duties include: morning announcements, reading to a class of students, leaving notes to teachers, meeting with the Superintendent, budget review, use of the walkie talkie, arrange an extra recess for their grade level, write a column for the Panther Press newsletter and order a 'working lunch'.

Date/Time: Mutually agreed upon between Ms. Maijala and the winner

Location: Principal's office, CMS Spots: 1 student (4th - 8th grades)



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78. Ormondale Parking Spot - Campus

For Adults

Donated by: Ormondale School

Location, Location, Location. We’re talking prime real estate: your own reserved parking spot at Ormondale. Plan on avoiding the perennial parking nuisance for two school years! For all those crowded school events; as well as the grind of daily drop-off and pick-up; you needn’t worry about being ten minutes late and trudging to school from the end of Shawnee Pass. Bid now for two year’s worth of convenience! The highest bidder gets a reserved spot in the Ormondale back lot.

Spots: Only 1!


79. The PV Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music

For Children

Donated by: Deegan Adams

Move over Taylor! We are calling on all aspiring musicians, young and old to give you the chance of a lifetime. Take that tune you have been humming in the shower or carpool lane and turn it into a piece of art with local music producer Deegan Adams. The production team is giving one lucky child or family a 4 hour studio slot, background music and vocals provided by Juliet Green, Amy O'Karma, acclaimed professionals from the band Smashmouth and more! Your tune will be professionally mixed and mastered with the option to distribute your music world wide!

Valued at $1750

Private Studio Time and Original Song Production for One Lucky Child/Family??

- 4 hour studio slot

- Background music provided by acclaimed professionals (If needed)

- Professional Mix and Mastering for your music

- Distribute your music world wide!


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Live it up in the elegant Presidential Suite at Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa. Your spacious suite has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and overlooks one of the resort's 4 infinity pools. Features include two spacious bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with marble wet bar, studio, living and dining room, three bathrooms with marble counters and floors, and a large, private terrace. The accommodation comfortably suits six adults with a murphy bed for 2 children. Grand Solmar is listed by Conde Nast as one of "The Worlds Best Places to Stay" 2014. Week to be reserved with owners assistance. Can be used anytime during 2019 thru 2020 except for 1st and 52nd week of the year as resort availability allows. The more lead time for the desired week, the better. Should you need to cancel and reschedule, you can do so for $100 up to one week prior to trip. Check ins are Saturday or Sunday. A week in this suite is valued at approximately $6000. https://www.vrbo.com/710313?unitId=1258251

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