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Silent Auction Items
(Last updated 7/19/11)  

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ITEM DESCRIPTION Value Starting
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1 BIG BEAR LAKE CABIN
Three night stay! This cabin is quaint, comfortable, and located near everything!!
Ski slopes, bike trails, shops, restaurants, boating, swimming and golf. Walk to the lake. Great for all 4 seasons!!
Large private spa. Rustic old world charm with many amenities - deck with barbeque, full kitchen with stove/oven, fireplace, cable TV/DVD. Two bedrooms (one is large loft) and two bathrooms. Comfortably sleeps 6.
Reservations to be made in advance for available times.


    Donated by Thomas Daniels, Reading to Kids Volunteer
    
$675 $250
2 SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO
Four single-day admission tickets.  SeaWorld is open daily! Take a one-of-a-kind journey to wonders that exist beyond the ocean's door!
Expires April 30, 2012.
Not valid these dates - 7/23/11, 7/30/11, 8/6/11, 8/13/11, 12/17/11, 12/28/11, 12/29/11, 12/30/11 and 12/31/11

    Donated by SeaWorld San Diego
     www.seaworld.com/sandiego/
$290 $100
3 DISNEYLAND & DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK
Visit the happiest place on earth with these two 1-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper tickets!

Valid thru December 31, 2012. (Not valid December 25th-31st of any year.)
    Donated by
Disney
    www.disneyland.disney.go.com
$220 $75
4 PRIVATE PARTY AT THE S FACTOR, THE ORIGINAL AND MOST POPULAR POLE DANCING WORKOUT CLASS
Private party for up to 10 guests. "Come for the fun. Stay for the workout."
Reservations required.
     Donated by Sheila Kelley's S Factor
     www.sfactor.com
$550 $190
5 THREE MONTHS KRAV MAGA Self-Defense & Fitness Membership
Krav Maga is the official self defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, and has been taught to hundreds of law enforcement agencies and thousands of civilians in the United States.
    Donated by Krav Maga
    
www.kravmaga.com
$450 $150
6

TWO PASSES TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
Passes may be used anytime at Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park in Los Angeles. Join the millions and experience their unique entertainment.
Not valid for Halloween Horror Nights.
    Donated by Universal Studios Hollywood
    
www.universalstudioshollywood.com

$130 $45
7 WINE TASTING FOR FOUR AT MALIBU FAMILY WINES
32111 Mulholland Drive, Malbu, California
Four tokens for a complimentary wine tasting at Malibu Family Wines.
     Donated by Malibu Family Wines
    
www.malibufamilywines.com
$50 $15
8 SKATELAND / MOUNTASIA
Make your next event extraordinary with a Roller Skating party AND Miniature Golf party for 8.

Expires September, 2011.
    Donated by Fleming Entertainment Centers
     skateland.net and MountasiaFunCenter.com
$115 $40
9 "SPIRIT - STALLION OF THE CIMARRON"
Lithograph - Numbered print from the animated film.

     www.dreamworks.com/spirit
$200 $65
10 SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL
Two tickets to the all-day street festival on Saturday, August 20th. Saturday lineup features Motley Crue, Bush, Public Enemy, Matt & Kim, Escape the Fate, Black Veil Brides and more.  
     Donated by The Sunset Strip Music Festival
    
www.ssmf.com
$110 $40
11

ZOOED
Two "Wild at Heart" adult 1-day passes for the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park.

Zoo passes valid thru March 31,2012. Zoo 1-day pass includes Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus and Skyfari Aerial Tram/Park 1-Day-Pass includes Journey into Africa and Conservation Carousel.
   Donated by San Diego Zoo
    
www.sandiegozoo.org

$80 $30
12

L'OPERA ITALIAN RISTORANTE
101 Pine Street, Long Beach
$100 Gift Certificate

Awarded one of the top Italian restaurants in the U.S.A. by Zagat.
    Donated by Dell'Opera Restaurant Group
     www.lopera.com

$100 $35
13

WHO DUNNIT???
Dinner for 2 Suspects at Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery. The first body hits the floor before the first course is served. A delicious 3-course meal will be served, answers collected, the crime solved, and arrests made!
Valid thru March 1, 2012. See website for various locations.
     Donated by Keith and Margo

     www.murdermystery.com

$136 $50
14 LITTLE FISH THEATRE
777 Centre Street (corner of 8th & Centre), San Pedro
Two anytime tickets.
2011 Season include Old Love, Jack Goes Boating, Loot, and more.
Little Fish Theater is a program of Shakespeare by the Sea that offers new, classic and contemporary works year round in an intimate atmosphere.
Expires 12/31/11
     Donated by the Little Fish Theatre
    
www.littlefishtheatre.org
$50 $15
15

FORD AMPHITHEATRE
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood
Connect to summer at the Ford with TWO free tickets for their 2011 summer theater season.
Events include music, dance, theatre, film, and family events.
Expires 10/31/11
    Donated by Ford Amphitheatre
     www.fordtheatres.org

$75 $25
16

TOMMY'S AND A MOVIE
2 passes to Laemmle Theaters, AND 2 complimentary meals at the Original Tommy's.
L.A.'s quintessential fast food meets L.A.'s premiere art house.

Tommy's certificates expire June 1, 2012.
    Donated by Laemmle Theaters and Original Tommy's

     www.laemmle.com and www.originaltommys.com

$42 $15
17 THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Make the Hollywood Bowl part of your life with TWO complimentary reserved bench seat tickets and a $50 gift card to the Cheesecake Factory.
Attend any one of the following concerts:  July 24, 27, 29, August 12, 13, 17, 19, 24, 31, September 7; or any Tuesday or Thursday night LA Phil-produced concert (excluding July 21). Additional exclusion dates may be added at the discretion of the Box Office.
     Donated by the Hollywood Bowl and the Cheesecake Factory
    
www.hollywoodbowl.com
and www.thecheesecakefactory.com
$66 $25
18

ZOO 'N FOOD  
Two adult 1-day passes for the Los Angeles Zoo AND 2 complimentary meals at In-N-Out.
Visit the new state-of-the-art habitat, Elephants of Asia, now open in the heart of the Los Angeles Zoo.
Comp Pass from Los Angeles Zoo good through June 30, 2012. Get your In-n-Out through July 31, 2013.
    Donated by the Los Angeles Zoo and In-N-Out

     www.lazoo.org and www.in-n-out.com

$35 $10
19 LANDMARK THEATRES
Certificate for a Free Appetizer at P.F. Chang's (yum) AND two VIP Guest Passes to Landmark Theaters, America's largest theatre circuit dedicated to independent film, foreign language cinema, restored classics and documentaries.
Movie passes expire 12/31/11.
     Donated by Landmark Theatres and P.F. Chang's
     www.landmarktheatres.com and www.pfchangs.com
$30 $10
20

CERRITOS CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos
Enjoy your favorite performers at your favorite theater with this $50 Ticket Voucher at the Cerritos Center for Performing Arts. Valid thru April 27, 2012.
    Donated by Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
     www.cerritoscenter.com

$50 $15
21 LEGOLAND
1 LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad
Free one-day Child Hopper Ticket with purchase of a full-price one-day Adult Hopper Ticket to LEGOLAND California and  your choice of either SEA LIFE Aquarium or LEGOLAND Water Park. More than 50 thrilling rides, shows and attractions to choose from.

Expires 4/30/2012.
     Donated by LEGOLAND
     www.california.legoland.com
$70 $25
22 FASHION FOR FIDO
1123 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica
Outfit your dog in this collection of unique and one-of-a-kind canine couture from Wagging Tail, includes leashes and water bowl!
    Donated by Jean and Craig McCoy
    
www.wagwagwag.com
$150 $45
23 ON ICE
8750 Van Nuys Blvd. Panorama City
Autographed pictures from LA Kings players Wayne Simmonds, Rob Scuderia, and Ryan Smith, and an Official LA Kings Game Puck signed by Davis Drewiske. PLUS a Skating Party at Valley Ice Center with 11 passes for admission and skate rentals
     Donated by the LA Kings and Valley Ice Center
    
www.valleyicecenter.com
$150 $45
24 THE COMEDY & MAGIC CLUB
1018 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach
See stars on-stage with this VIP Pass for Two - good  Tuesday to Thursday night. The Comedy & Magic Club makes Hermosa Beach 49% funnier.

No expiration date.
Donated by the Comedy & Magic Club
     www.comedyandmagicclub.com
$30 $10
25 SAY CHEESE!
Gift certificate for professional portrait session for engagement/couples, family, baby, seniors and more at Robert Paetz Photography. Say "Cheese!" and then check out his portfolio on his website. Wow!
Good through July 19, 2012.
     Donated by Robert Paetz Photography

     www.robertpaetz.com
$250 $75
26

BASEBALL FANATIC L.A. Dodgers Hat, World Series T-Shirt, World Series DVD, and an autographed copy of the book, "BIG HAIR AND PLASTIC GRASS" by Dan Epstein, an award-winning journalist and avid baseball fan!
    Donated by Fox Sports
     www.msn.foxsports.com and www.bighairplasticgrass.com

$105 $30
27 THE PURPLE & GOLD
Magenta Knight sporty shoes from Royal Elastics, the rebel of the sneaker world, and an autographed Luke Walton LA Lakers Cap.
Shoes are Men's Size 8.
     Donated by the LA Lakers and a Reading to Kids Volunteer
     www.nba.com/lakers and www.royalelastics.com
$124 $40
28 PLAYTIME
For the kid in all of us. Imaginarium 150 piece wooden block set, Ultimate Art Supplies & 3D Art Set from Crayola, and "Today I Feel Silly", autographed by author Jamie Leigh Curtis.
    
$110 $35
29 SLIMY BOOKWORM    $20 Gift Certificate from the online children's bookstore offering top-rated children's books.
     Donated by Slimy Bookworm
     www.slimybookworm.com
$20 $7
30 BOOK 'n BAG    Get a backpack AND three volumes of the "Seaside Adventures of Jack and Benny in Salt Water Taffy" AND a $20 Gift Certificate from Skylight Books, your favorite neighborhood bookstore.
Gift certificate good through 4/5/2013.
     Gift Certificate Donated by Skylight Books and Books donated by Mandate Pictures
     Skylight Books and Mandate Pictures
$80 $25
31 MADMEN    Season Four of the Award-Winning Series on DVD.
     Donated by Mandate Pictures
     www.mandatepictures.com
$50 $15
32 DVD ACTION MIX
"Kick-Ass," "The Forbidden Kingdom," "The Expendables," and a Rob Zombie film "Halloween" (3-disc unrated Collector's Edition)
     Donated by Mandate Pictures
      www.mandatepictures.com
$80 $20
33 THE CHIX FLIX DVDs
    "From Prada to Nada," "Whip It," "Madea Goes to Jail," and "The Switch"
     Donated by Mandate Pictures
      www.mandatepictures.com
$80 $20
34 DRAMA AND DOCS DVD
"Rabbit Hole," "Peacock," "The Cove," "For Colored Girls," and "Passengers"
     Donated by Mandate Pictures
     www.mandatepictures.com
$100 $25
35 SPIN IT!
DJ Hero® 2 on Playstation 3
The follow up to the award-winning #1 new videogame IP of 2009, DJ Hero® 2 will transform your living rooms into a nightclub all over again!
     Donated by Jen Hendrickson
     www.djhero.com
$100 $35
36 PAMPER YOURSELF!
Complimentary Bodywork Package, including a 30-minute massage, from Max Health Wellness & Elite Bodywork
     Donated by MaxHealth Center
    
www.maxhealthla.com
$180 $60
37

Royal Elastics simple women's yoga shoe - Flonica (Women's Size 6.5) AND two yoga t-shirts (s/m) from The Hub
Donated by a Reading to Kids Volunteer and The Hub
     www.royalelastics.com and www.thehub-la.com

$85 $30
38 Royal Elastics super retro women's jogger - Wellfrank (One Women's Size 8 in White and One Women's Size 8.5 in Red/Vegan)
Donated by a Reading to Kids Volunteer
     www.royalelastics.com
$64 $20
39 Royal Elastics super low tech men's indoor shoe - Majesty (Turquoise/White - Men's 9.5)
Donated by a Reading to Kids Volunteer
    
www.royalelastics.com
$75 $25
40 Royal Elastics features its best Royal Elastechnology with these men's Escura II shoes (Men's Size 10)
Donated by a Reading to Kids Volunteer
    
www.royalelastics.com
$80 $25
41

Call of Duty, Limited Collector's Edition, XBox 360
Donated by Jen Hendrickson, a Reading to Kids Volunteer

$55 $20
42 MORE CALL OF DUTY on XBox 360 with "Call of Duty-Black Ops," "Call of Duty-Modern Warfare 2," and "Call of Duty 4-Modern Warfare"
Donated by Jen Hendrickson, a Reading to Kids Volunteer
$120 $30
43 Outstanding XBox Collection with "Transformers-War for Cybertron," "Bloodstone 007," "Spider-Man Shattered Dimension," and "Cabela's African Safari"
Donated by Jen Hendrickson, a Reading to Kids Volunteer
$160 $40
44 StarCraft II "Wings of Liberty" Video Game
You're going in!!
Donated by Jen Hendrickson, a Reading to Kids Volunteer     
$50 $15
45 Guitar Hero on Wii
"Metallica" and "Smash Hits"
Donated by Jen Hendrickson, a Reading to Kids Volunteer     
$60 $20
46

DOUBLE PLAY with "Shrek Forever After" on Activision and "Monsters vs. Aliens" on PlayStation 2
Donated by Jen Hendrickson, a Reading to Kids Volunteer

$15 $5
47 Tony Hawk SHRED Wii game and wireless board controller on Activision
Donated by Heather Carroll at Fox Sports
     www.msn.foxsports.com
$60 $20
48 NASCAR "The Evolution of NASCAR: A Historical Collection" vault book by Deb Williams and "The Ride of Their Lives" DVD narrated by Kevin Costner   
Donated by Heather Carroll at Fox Sports
     www.msn.foxsports.com
$60 $20
49 Football Fanatic "America Bowl" by Don Steinberg; Super Bowl XLIV Hat, ID Lanyard, and Patch; Super Bowl XLII Luggage Tag; NFL on FOX Mug; and FOX NFL Sunday from Afghanistan.
Donated by Heather Carroll at Fox Sports
     www.msn.foxsports.com
$85 $25
50 Yoga Plus 5 Yoga classes at U Studio Yoga and Fleece pullover jacket (women's XL)
Donated by Andrea Marcum
     www.ustudioyoga.com
$125 $40
51

Sinful New Clothing from the Sinful line: 1 tank top and 3 hirds, all women's medium and 1 pair of L sweat pants
Donated by Heather Carroll at Fox Sports
     www.msn.foxsports.com

$200 $50
52 Unconventional In-Studio Photography Session plus 11x14 Custom Print, matted and signed by Unconventional Portrait Photography, Roclord Studio
Schedule session by October 1, 2011 and complete photo session by December 1, 2011

Donated by Roclord Studio
     www.roclord.com
$600 $150