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Silent Auction Items
(Last updated 10/1/12)  

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1 Billiard's Party at Jake's Billiards: 2 pool tables for 2 hours and starter appetizer party platter
If pool is your game, then this VIP Pool Party package is for you. Get two pool tables for two hours and a starter appetizer party tray for up to 20 people with this package at Jakes Café and Billiards in Pasadena. Pool party must be booked in advance. Does not include beverages, tax or gratuity and management reserves certain rights.

    Donated by Jakes Café and Billiards
     www.jakespasadena.com
$200 $70
2 Ultrazone Laser Tag Party in Sherman Oaks, Tue. Wed. or Thur.
Laser blast up to 15 of your friends with this laser tag party, which includes two games of laser tag each, non-alcoholic drinks, a private room, decorations, and a host.
Valid on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays only, food is additional. Expiration date is 2/24/13.

14622 Ventura Blvd. #208, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403


    Donated by Ultrazone
     www.zonehead.com
$270 $50
3

One-day surfing lesson gift pass
Live in California, but don't know how to surf? Not anymore! Use this one -day surfing lesson gift pass from Adventure Out and learn how to hang ten on those crunchers! Or, give the gift of surfing to a visiting guest!

     Donated by Adventure Out

     www.adventureout.com

$99 $40
4 A & B 2 Tickets to Hollywood Wax Museum or Guinness World Records Museum, and 2 meal vouchers to In-n-Out
Come play with the stars at the Hollywood Wax Museum or get in on some record-breaking action at the Hollywood Guinness World Record Museum with two tickets.

Then head on down to Sunset Blvd. and grab a bite with two meal vouchers from In-n-Out.
 
     Donated by Hollywood Wax Museum / Guinness World Records Museum and In-n-Out
    
http://www.hollywoodwaxmuseum.com, http://www.guinnessmuseumhollywood.com/, and
     www.in-n-out.com/
$71 $25
5 2 Passes to Universal Studios
Experience firsthand the excitement of a working movie studio with these two one-day passes for Universal Studios. No expiration date, but may not be used for Halloween Horror Nights admission.


     Donated by Donated by Universal Studios
     www.universalstudios.com
$154 $60
6 Speedzone $20 play card, & $20 meal vouchers to Baja Sonoro
Slik Trax go karts, Turbo Track racers, Top Eliminator dragsters, and more cutting edge video games than you've got quarters await you at the SpeedZone in City of Industry. This $20 play card is good toward any of the above activities--the choice is yours. Expiration date 3/2013.

Hungry for some Mexican food? Head on over to Baja Sonora in Long Beach and use the $20 in gift cards to fill up on tacos, tostadas, or burritos. This is Charlie's favorite Mexican restaurant!

    Donated by Speed Zone and Baja Sonora
     www.speedzone.com/site/LA/index.html and www.bajasonora.com
$40 $12
7 4 Unlimited ride wristbands for Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier
Experience a day of fun at Pacific Park with unlimited rides at the twelve different attractions for both kids and adults. Ride the world's only solar-powered Ferris wheel and enjoy the panoramic view of the Southern California coastline from more than 130 feet above the Santa Monica Pier. Also, all ages can get a ride in the Sig Alert EV, an electric vehicle bumper car that spins 360 degrees and features a dual joy stick level control allowing for easy maneuvering.

    Donated by Pacific Park
    
www.pacpark.com
$88 $35
8 A & B 2 Single Day tickets to San Diego Sea World & 2 meal vouchers to In-n-Out
Come visit Shamu or watch the dolphins play at San Diego's renowned Sea World Park with these two one-day passes. Expire on 5/31/13 and are NOT valid on the following dates 12/27/12, 12/28/12, 12/29/12, 12/30/12, and 12/31/12.

Then grab a meal at any In-n-Out Burger restaurant with these two full meal vouchers


    Donated by Sea World Park and In-n-Out
     www.seaworldparks.com and www.in-n-out.com/
$159 $60
9

2 Passes to San Diego Zoo or Safari Park, & 2 meal vouchers to In-n-Out
Enjoy the world famous San Diego Zoo or Safari Park with these two passes provided by San Diego Global. Expiration date is 2/25/13.

Got inspired by all those animals, and want to eat "Animal Style?" Then stop by any In-n-Out with these two meal vouchers and "pig out".

   Donated by the San Diego Zoo and In-n-Out
    
www.sandiegozoo.org and www.in-n-out.com/

$93 $25
10

Cerritos Performing Arts ticket voucher, & $30 to Cheesecake Factory
Treat yourself to a night of culture at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) with this $50 Ticket voucher good toward purchase of tickets to any event presented by CCPA. Expires May 17, 2013.

PLUS $30 Gift Card redeemable at any Cheesecake Factory Restaurant.

    Donated by Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and The Cheesecake Factory
     www.cerritoscenter.com and www.thecheesecakefactory.com

$80 $30
11 World Famous Magic Castle Private Show for up to 9 guests
Hosted, private show at the World Famous Magic Castle of a group of up to 9 guests. No cover charge or drink minimum, though dinner, drinks and valet parking are not included. Please see http://magiccastle.com for dinner prices, dress code, etc. If children will be in the group, then party must take place during Saturday or Sunday brunch, the only time children are allowed in the Magic Castle.
Mike Muscat has been an actor and professional magician for over 30 years, and has headlined and performed at the Magic Castle for over 20 years.


    Donated by Mike Muscat
     imdb.me/mikemuscat
$150 $60
12 Admit 2 to The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, Tue, Wed. or Thur. night
Enjoy a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening of laughs and magic at The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. See stars on-stage! The Comedy & Magic Club makes Hermosa Beach 49% funnier.
Guests must be 18 and over, reservations required ahead of time, dinner available for purchase, and two item minimum purchase (drinks, appetizers, dessert, etc.) at the club. Passes expire Nov 29, 2012.


    Donated by The Comedy & Magic Club
     www.comedyandmagicclub.com
$30 $10
13

2 Passes to Krikorian Premiere Theatres, & $25 to Cheesecake Factory
Go see that latest movie with someone special with these two movie passes at any Krikorian Premiere Theatre. Expires 11/17/12.

Afterward, treat yourself and your movie date to any Cheesecake Factory restaurant with this $25 certificate.

    Donated by Krikorian Premiere Theatre and The Cheesecake Factory
     www.kptmovies.com and www.thecheesecakefactory.com

$48 $15
14 2 Passes to Krikorian Premiere Theatres, & $25 to Yard House
Take that significant person in your life to see that latest movie with these two movie passes at any Landmark Theatre. Expires 12/31/12.

Afterward, treat yourself and your movie date to any Yard House restaurant with this $25 certificate.

    Donated by Krikorian Premiere Theatre and Yard House restaurants
    
www.kptmovies.com
and www.yardhouse.com
$48 $15
15

2 VIP Passes to Landmark Theatres, & $25 to Yard House
Take that significant person in your life to see that latest movie with these two movie passes at any Landmark Theatre. Expires 12/31/12.

Afterward, treat yourself and your movie date to any Yard House restaurant with this $25 certificate.

    Donated by Landmark Theaters and Yard House restaurants

     www.landmarktheatres.com and www.yardhouse.com

$48 $15
16 2 VIP Passes to Landmark Theatres, & $20 to Applebees
Take that significant person in your life to see that latest movie with these two movie passes at any Landmark Theatre. Expires 12/31/12.

Hungry after the show? Stop by any Applebee's and treat yourself and your movie date to a snack with a $20 certificate.

    Donated by Landmark Theatres and Applebees
     www.landmarktheatres.com and www.applebees.com
$43 $12
17 Complimentary Wine Tasting for 4 at Malibu Wines
Four tokens for a complimentary wine tasting at Malibu Family Wines.
31740 Mulholland Highway, Malibu, California
 
Donated by Malibu Family Wines
    www.malibufamilywines.com
$50 $15
18 Dinner for Two at Lawry's The Prime Rib Restaurant
Experience one of L.A.'s premiere prime rib restaurants with a complete dinner for two at Lawry's. Dinner will begin with their famous Spinning Bowl Salad, followed by a ten ounce cut of roasted Prime Ribs of Beef, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, Yorkshire pudding and whipped cream horseradish. End the night with your choice of one of their freshly prepared desserts as well as coffee or tea.
Not included are charges for alcoholic beverages, sales tax, and gratuity. Not valid on Saturdays, major holidays, or the last two weeks of December. Expires 4/3/2013.

    Donated by Lawry's The Prime Rib Restaurant
    www.lawrysonline.com
$125 $50
19 $100 gift certificate to any of the many fine, high-end restaurants operated by Specialty Restaurants (SRC)
SRC operates 22 high-end, landmark restaurants throughout the U.S., and are known for their iconic locations, including: The Proud Bird near LAX, The Reef in Long Beach, Shanghai Red's in Marina Del Rey, the 94th Aero Squadron restaurant in Van Nuys, the Castaway in either Burbank or San Bernardino, Luminarias or Monterey Hill Steak & Seafood restaurant in Monterey Park, The Odyssey in Granada Hills, the Orange Hill restaurant in Chapman, and others elsewhere in the U.S.

    Donated by Specialty Restaurants
     www.specialtyrestaurants.com/src/
$100 $40
20 $25 to Goldstein's Bagel Bakery and $25 to Peet's Coffee and Tea
Start your weekend out right with bagels from the best bakery in town, Goldstein's Bagel Bakery, and give yourself a nice jolt of coffee with a $25 gift certificate to Peet's Coffee and Tea


    Donated by Goldstein's Bagel Bakery
     www.goldsteinsbagelbakery.com
$50 $25
21 2 meal vouchers to In-n-Out, $10 to Pinks Hotdogs, 4 Tommy's vouchers good for 1 item each, $25 to Goldstein's Bagel Bakery
Take a tour of uniquely L.A. area food stops: two meal vouchers from ever-popular In-n-Out, $10 worth of gift certificates from world famous Pink's, four 1-menu-item vouchers from L.A. icon, Tommy's, and $25 at Goldstein's Bagel Bakery.


    Donated by In-n-Out, Pink's Famous Hot Dogs, Tommy's, and Goldstein's Bagel Bakery
     www.in-n-out.com/, www.pinkshollywood.com, www.originaltommys.com and www.goldsteinsbagelbakery.com/
$60 $25
22

One voucher for a one-hour, in-home professional massage
Heather Stillman is a nationally certified massage therapist with 13 years experience. She has training in many types of massage modalities, including swedish/relaxation, deep/structural, Cranial-Sacral, Zero Balancing, Shiatsu, pregnancy, and acupressure. Expires 10/3/2013.

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Heather Stillman

$100 $40
23 A & B Haircut or conditioning treatment from Vaksberg Salon
Get a haircut or conditioning treatment from Vaksberg Salon. The beautiful and unique Vaksberg Salon is also an art gallery, and is located within LaPeer Beauty at 8950 West Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

 
   Donated by Irene Vaksberg
    www.vaksbergsalon.com
$75 $25
24 Fisher putter, golf glove, tee pack, Fox Sports MLB Golf Shirt, Line-M-Up ball alignment tool, 2 club covers, golf shoe bag, and golf sonnets book
35" F-1 Fisher putter, Club Glove driver cover, hybrid cover and Masi golf shoe bag, Fox Sports MLB Golf Shirt (Lg.), Bionic men's XL left-hand Bionic golf glove, Green Keepers LineMup ball alignment tool, Brush T combo pack of 3 brush tees, "Golf Sonnets" book by James Long Hale.

    Donated by Fox Sports, Reading to Kids volunteer Heather Carroll, and Kathleen Tracy Duke
    
msn.foxsports.com
$150 $45
25 Twosome of weekday golf at the Lakes at El Segundo, & 2 Lunch Specials with soft drinks at Fritto Misto
Twosome of weekday golf at the Lakes at El Segundo, & 2 Lunch Specials with soft drinks at Fritto Misto. Valid Monday through Friday, enjoy a day of golfing in El Segundo, then have lunch at either the Santa Monica or Hermosa Beach Fritto Misto Italian Cafe locations.

    Donated by The Lakes at El Segundo and Fritto Misto
    
www.golfthelakes.com and www.usmenuguide.com/frittomisto.html
$46 $12
26 Amazon Kindle 3G 2nd Generation eReader (White)
Amazon Kindle 3G 2nd Generation eReader (White). Not the latest version of the Kindle, but still a fantastic, light and easy-to-use e-reader that weighs only 10.2 ounces and can hold up to 1,500 books. Wireless 3G, 2 GB internal storage, built-in keyboard, 6" diagonal E Ink electronic paper display, and at 8" x 5.3" x 0.36" it can be held in one hand. No computer needed! See Amazon's Kindle 3G 2nd Generation eReader for more details.

     Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Susan Tie

$150 $40
27 Velocity Micro Android-based Cruz Tablet T408 (black)
Enjoy reading, gaming, surfing the web, and chatting with this 8" TFT slim capacitive touch screen tablet that comes preinstalled with Kindle for Android, Adobe Flash, and games like Angry Birds, Soduku, and chess. The Cruz Tablet also features a front facing camera, the full version of QuickOffice, and has 4 GB of built-in storage (expandable via mSD). This tablet packs ultra-fast performance into a smart, sleek design. Dimensions 8.5" x 6.5" x 0.4"

    Donated by Entertainment Marketing Group
$180 $70
28

Nascar Book & DVD, Trace Adkins CD, Sugarland CD, The NFL's Top 100 book
Dive deeper into the world of NASCAR with this unique coffee table-style book that traces the history of the sport in pictures, with accompanying DVD.
Get into that Country mood with CD's from hitmakers Trace Adkins and Sugarland, then get an inside look into the life of country singer-songwriter and musician Brad Paisley. Finally, learn a little bit more about American's most popular sport from "The NFL's Top 100" (Hardcover book). This is a must-have for any serious Football fan. Counting down 100 of the greatest players of all time!

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Heather Carroll, Fox Sports and Entertainment Marketing Group
     msn.foxsports.com

$117 $30
29

Brian Kest's Power Yoga (3 audio CDs with instructional booklets)
Learn to relax, strengthen your core, and sharpen your yoga skills with Bryan Kest's three Power Yoga audio CD's and associated instructional booklets, with great how-to photos. Suitable for all levels, the booklets and CDs cover "Power Yoga", "Core Strength", and "Long, Slow and Deep".
 
    Donated by PowerYoga
     www.poweryoga.com

$65 $15
30 Royal Elastic Shoes Majesty (turquoise/white Men's size 9.5)
These aren't your grandpa's Sunday loafers! Based on retro trainers with classic jogging shoe styling, the cutting edge design and colors of these shoes will get you noticed.

    Donated by Royal Elastic Shoes
     www.store.royalelastics.com
$78 $20
31 Royal Elastic Shoes Escura 2 (white Men's size 10)
Throw something on your feet that'll make 'em feel great with these shoes designed from the ground up with more technology than the Space Shuttle.

     Donated by Royal Elastic Shoes
     www.store.royalelastics.com
$78 $20
32 Tears for Fears signed & framed album cover art print
"Sowing the Seeds of Love" album cover art print signed by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith of Tears for Fears.

     Donated by a Reading to Kids volunteer
$20 $10
33 Fanboy/Fangirl Pack
2 Batman "Dark Knight Rises" shirts (1 mens t-shirt, 1 ladies tank), 1 Batman "Dark Knight Rises" hat, 2 "Expendables 2" t-shirts, Rob Zombie "Halloween" Collectors Edition DVD, "Green Lantern" Blu-ray 3D DVD, 2 Superman beanies, and 1 "Ghostbusters Academy" XLrg. t-shirt.

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteers Doug Hearns and Meike Hennon, and Mandate Pictures
      www.mandatepictures.com
$100 $30
34 2 Star Trek Dodgers t-shirts, Season 2 of "The Vampire Diaries" (DVD), and Season 6 of "Supernatural" (DVD)
2 limited edition Dodgers Star Trek Spock t-shirts (1 Med. & 1 Lrg.). These shirts were given only to fans in the special right field section at the 2012 Los Angeles Dodgers Star Trek Night on 8/3/12 (Star Date -310410.4052823316), and were completely gone before the first pitch!
Also included is Season 2 of "The Vampire Diaries" (DVD), and Season 6 of "Supernatural" (DVD)
     Donated by Warner Bros and Reading to Kids volunteers
      www.warnerbros.com
$90 $30
35 "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" Super-Sized Edition DVD, and "The Art and Making of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" book, with $25 to Goldstein's Bagel Bakery
This includes both the DVD of the eye-popping animated version of the beloved children’s book "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs", as well as a beautiful, hard-cover book, "The Art and Making of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs". Presented in a bold, die-cut slipcase, this lavishly illustrated book describes, through revealing behind-the-scenes discussions and amazing developmental art, how this visual feast came to be, and would be a delight for fans of the book and animation buffs alike. Bagels may not fall from the sky, but you'll be able to feed the town with a great breakfast from Goldstein's Bagel Bakery with a $25 certificate good at any of their locations.

     Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Heather Haight, Sony Pictures, and Goldstein's Bagel Bakery
     www.sonypictures.com and www.goldsteinsbagelbakery.com
$95 $38
36 "The Smurfs" DVD, two 12" stuffed Smurfs dolls, and four Smurfs plastic toys
Get your Smurf on with this adorable Smurfs pack!

     Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Heather Haight and Sony Pictures
     www.sonypictures.com
$50 $15
37 "Happy Feet 2" Blu-ray DVD, and three Brain Quest decks - "Grade 3", "Grade 4", and "Grade 5"
Tap dance again with penguins Mumble and Gloria in this delightful 2011 follow-up to the 2006 animated hit. Also included are three Brain Quest decks, fun, curriculum-based, fast-paced, question-and-answer games that challenge kids on the stuff they need to know, with content aligned with national and state standards. Entertain and educate with this Kid's Pack!

     Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Meike Hennon, Entertainment Marketing Group and Warner Bros
    
www.warnerbros.com
$50 $20
38

"Spirit - Stallion of the Cimarron" lithograph
Beautiful numbered lithograph print from the animated film. Matted and suitable for framing, this collector's item comes complete with certificate of authenticity (#257 of 5,400), and would be a fine, unique gift to the animation or equestrian fan you know.

    Donated by Dreamworks
     www.dreamworks.com/spirit

$50 $15
39

"Chuggington: It's Training Time" DVD, two Veggie Tales DVDs- "Robin Good", "'Twas the Night Before Easter", two Brain Quest decks- "Pre-School", "Kindergarten", and Veggie Tales Veggie Bands
Have your children spend a day with the young trains in Chuggington or visit Bethlingham and Crisper County with the veggies from Veggie Tales while learning lessons in playing fair, practicing patience, and handling hurt. Also included are two revised 4th edition Brain Quest decks that contains 20 percent new material and 300 questions and answers per deck. And don't forget to try on the 24 fun shaped Veggie Tales bands, fun for sharing with just about anyone.

    Donated by Entertainment Marketing Group
     www.brainquest.com

$70 $25
40 "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"book, 3-D Deluxe Play Set, and Fun Pockets. Two Brain Quest decks- "Grade 1", and "Grade 2".  $25 to Goldstein's Bagel Bakery. 
Enter the world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar with this deluxe playset that contains 32 Colorform stick-ons, and 4 stand-up play pieces, all to be used on the 3-D play scene. This lot also includes the book and travel size fun pocket which has its own 31 Colorform stick-ons. Do not forget to challenge your kids with stuff they need to know by using the two Brain Quest decks, America's #1 educational bestseller. Help your little ones grow with a great breakfast from Goldstein's Bagel Bakery with a $25 certificate good at any of their locations.

    Donated by Entertainment Marketing Group and Goldstein's Bagel Bakery
     www.colorforms.com and www.brainquest.com and www.goldsteinsbagelbakery.com
$75 $27
41 "Skylander's Spyro's Adventure Starter Pack" for Wii, and "Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure Official Strategy Guide"
"Skylander's Spyro's Adventure Starter Pack" includes the exciting new video game for Nintendo Wii, 3 Skylanders Figures, Power Portal, Character Poster, Trading Cards, Sticker Sheet, Web Codes, and batteries. "Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure Official Strategy Guide" enhances your gaming experience and helps you take your game further!

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Jen Hendrickson
$85 $28
42 A & B "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" for Xbox360, and "Transformers: Fall of Cybertron" for Xbox360
"Call of Duty MW3" is a great first-person shooter video game for up to 4 players (18 online). "Transformers: Fall of Cybertron" is a great third-person shooter video game (1 player).

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Jen Hendrickson
$85 $22
43 "The Amazing Spider-Man" for PS3, and "Prototype2" for PS3
"The Amazing Spider-Man" is an amazing third-person, open world action/adventure video game. Includes plots with the Lizard, Rhino, Black Cat, and others. "Prototype2" is a sci-fi-like open world action-adventure video game. A "must have" for any serious gamer.

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Jen Hendrickson
$80 $20
44 A & B "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" for Nintendo DS
"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" is an action packed first-person shooter video game. Wireless DS Multi-Card Play for up to 6 players.

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Jen Hendrickson
$20 $5
45 "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" for Nintendo DS and "The Amazing Spider-Man" for PS3
"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" is an action packed first-person shooter video game. Wireless DS Multi-Card Play for up to 6 players. "The Amazing Spider-Man" is an amazing third-person, open world action/adventure video game. Includes plots with the Lizard, Rhino, Black Cat, and others.

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Jen Hendrickson
$70 $15
46 "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" for Xbox360
"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" is a great first-person shooter video game for up to 4 players (18 online).

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer Jen Hendrickson
$40 $12
47 Sugarfina 18 piece candy gift box, and "Sugarlicious" baking book
Indulge on this gift box that includes 18 of Sugarfina's most popular artisan candies, such as Mint Chip Malt Balls and Danish Mocha Beans, while flipping through "Sugarlicious," Meaghan Mountford's book with 50 cute and clever treats for every occasion.

    Donated by Sugarfina LLC and Entertainment Marketing Group
     www.sugarfina.com
$98 $40