2009 Catalog

Alvarado Not So Silent Auction Special thanks to the following individuals and businesses for their generous contributions to the auction.

Becca Smidt, Sam Smidt Studio Inc. Provided the graphics for auction materials CapirasoBing Consulting, Inc. Provided the wine for the bar

$500 Sponsors Anonymous Friend of Alvarado

Element PR

Up to $250 Sponsors Droubi Team Coldwell Banker www.DroubiTeam.com (415) 401-6300

San Francisco Fire Fighters Local #798

Ison Design

The Weisman Family

Eladia Laines, Unique Homes Real Estate Phone: 415-927-1992

Auction Schedule

6:00

Silent auction begins

6:00-7:15

Music by GG Amos

7:30-9:00

Live auction featuring art work by Alvarado students

9:00

Raffle drawing

10:00-10:30

Silent auction closes in stages; please listen for announcements

Complimentary finger food and beverages throughout the night.

Thank you to “guitar goddess” GG Amos for performing tonight!

Bidding Rules and Guidelines

Please bid responsibly! • Use your bidding name and phone number for ‘silent’ bidding; use your bidding name for ‘live’ bidding. • All bids are binding and are not retractable. Do not cross out any names (including your own) on bid sheets. • Opening bids in the Silent Auction are approximately 50% of the value of the item. Please follow the bid increase increments on the individual bid sheets. • Bidding ends in the Silent Auction when an announcement is made and the bid monitors circle the final bid. Please be respectful and “step away from the bid sheets”. • Cash & Carry items can be purchased at any time. Our volunteers in Check Out would be happy to hold your items for you. • Please plan on purchasing your items before leaving. • We take cash, checks, and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard). • All items must be paid for and picked up within one week. A committee person will contact you or call one of the co-chairs: Gabriele 648-6831 or Angela 642-8310. • We reserve the right to refuse any bid and the auction co-chairs shall act as the final authority to determine the winning bidder and amount.

Thank you, and please enjoy yourself, . – The Auction Committee

Class Projects for Live Auction Kindergarten Kindergarten, KL, Ms. Baker- Flynn

“Swimmy”

. This painting was inspired by the popular book “Swimmy,” about a fish who taught others how to swim together looking like one big fish that faces the ocean with courage. 21 little foot prints are used to recreate the fish, hands prints make the seaweed and texture that represents the ocean. Materials: Acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 46” x 90” Kindergarten, K1 Sra. Herrera

“The Animals We Are”

The art work from room K1 was inspired by the works of Blair Bradshaw. Sra. Herrera worked with the children within the inspiration of "if you were an animal who would you be?" Each student painted a mini canvas with their animal The themed mini canvases were then framed to create this original painting. Materials: Acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 22" x 26.25"

Class Projects for Live Auction Kindergarten, KR Sra. Sapper

“¡Delicioso!”

Kindergarten, K2 Ms. Zwemer

“Theater of Trees”

Each kindergartener in room KR pressed, by hand, clay into a plate mold. They were asked to paint their favorite dessert with bright and colorful glazes, resulting in a richly colored and textured, truly handmade dessert plate. The designs of "helado", "pastel", "pastelitos dulce", "postre chocolate" all originate from the imaginations of the children. Three sets of eight handmade dessert plates. Materials: Glazed ceramic Dimensions: 6” diameter

A colorful collection of trees take center stage on this multifacited wooden chest. These dazzling renditions were inspired by students’ observation of trees both in and around Alvarado Elementary School. This piece brings to life the knowledge of trees though the wonder and senses of the kindergarten students. Materials: wood Dimensions: 33" long x 17" wide 16" high

Class Projects for Live Auction 1st Grade 1st Grade, Rm 5 Sra. Simrock

“Elements Art Collage”

1st Grade, Rm 6 Sra. Chang

“Magical Creatures of the Wild”

A mixedmedia art collage representing the four elements of earth, air, water, and fire. In a blend of images and colors, the artists used acrylic, artisnal paper, fabric and other scrap materials to form four quadrants of a circle which are adhered to a wood backing painted deep indigo. It was finished with a thick layer of resin, creating a glassy, three-dimensional quality to a beautiful picture that pays homage to our precious and fragile planet earth. Materials: Wood, acrylic paint, fabric, paper, resin Dimensions: 24” x 24”

The mosaic was inspired by 3 of the 4 elements – Air,

Earth and Water – and includes magical creatures that inhabit all three. The idea for this piece is that it will be donated back to the school and attached to one of the outdoor planter boxe.. This gives our children the opportunity to show their appreciation to Alvarado by having their artwork permanently hung in the yard. We have also created smaller replica of the larger piece for the purchaser to take home. Materials: Tile mosaic Dimensions: 52” x 14”

Class Projects for Live Auction 1st Grade, Rm 7 Ms. Raquel

“Birds of Peace Totem”

1st Grade, Rm 9 Ms. Estes

“Fabulous ABC formed by the children of Classroom 9”

Each child was asked to make an individual ceramic bird to express themselves. Some of the birds are flying or sitting, one is carrying eggs and a couple turned into dragons. We then went to the scrap yard where we found some interesting metal pieces that we welded stands from. The birds are stacked on the stands to make 2 totem poles. Materials: Ceramic birds on a metal stand Dimensions: 48" x 6"

One of a kind ABC formed by the children of classroom 9. All the letters of the alphabet are created in black and white by the shapes of the two or three children. Alvarado 2009 in bright red is a splash of color. Materials: Gallery wrap photograph (stretched on a canvas) Dimensions: 24" x 30"

Class Projects for Live Auction 2nd Grade 2nd Grade, Rm 1 Ms. Teotia

“The Messengers”

The children made figures, mostly human and animal, out of cut branches, yarn, ribbon, eucalyptus seeds and clay. These figures are displayed at the "equator" of a global structure made of wire mesh and tree branches, woven with primarily blue and yellow ribbons, giving the viewer an opportunity see the intricate, colorful details of each figure and the story they tell. Hangs from the ceiling. Materials: Mixed media. Tree branches and sticks, eucalyptus seeds, yarn, ribbon, ceramic, metal mesh wire. Dimensions: 36” diameter

2nd Grade, Rm 2 Sra. Mooney

“Insects and Plants”

In Room 2, the children raise mealworms into darkling beetles and then back to mealworms. They also grow brassica plants from seed to flower to seed. Using knowledge from their studies,and from personal observations, these young artists and scientists have been inspired to create these stunning images which were first created on paper and then transferred onto tile with special ceramic pencils. There are 21 students in Room 2 this year so to make an even number of outer tiles, Srta. Mooney drew one as well. These wonderful creations were then glazed, colored, and fired in the school's art room. The tile wall is framed in a warm brown natural wood, perfect for this delightful piece on the natural world. Materials: Ceramic tite and wood Dimensions: 24" x 36"

Class Projects for Live Auction 2nd Grade, Rm 3 Ms. Noltimier

“Loops” This sculpture must be appreciated in combination with the economy of light, then lines in space will appear on the eyes of the viewer. Art inspired by and made in honor of Ruth Asawa who founded the Art Workshop at Alvarado. (Asawa learned the looped – wire technique in Toluca, Mexico, where people use it to make egg baskets. Asawa brought the technique to the US and Alvarado children learned it on a fieldtrip to the deYoung Museum, with the support of their parents and teacher.) Dimensions: 45” x 17 “ Materials: Copper wire

2nd Grade, Rm 4 Sra. Ortiz

“Inspiration Mirror”

A special mirror surrounded by hand written river stones. Each student was asked to think of words, people, places, or things that inspire them, and to write their words on the stones in both English and Spanish. The class spent a day discussing what inspires them, and each child had to choose the words that meant the most to them. Materials: Mirror, stones, wood, metal Dimensions: 17” x 22”

Class Projects for Live Auction K/1/2, Rm 8 Ms. Pryor

“Leaf Mosiac”

This circular, mosaic piece features leaf tiles handcrafted and handpainted by the students of Room 8. After imprinting clay with leaves found on the street around Alvarado, the clay was cut and baked with the help of Mr. Dan and Lisa Gross. Students then chose colors, and painted their leaves. Finally, the children collaborated with their teachers and paraprofessionals to complete the piece with background tile. Materials: Mosiac Dimensions: 23” diameter

Class Projects for Live Auction 3rd Grade 3rd Grade, Rm 17 Ms. Engler

“Garden Basket”

The kids studied the Ohlone Indian tribe and used the knowledge that they learned to design and make one of their own. Each child came up with a basket design, which were then combined into one master plan. We have been harvesting plants from the school garden to weave into the basket. Over the course of several months the kids wove the basket into the fabulous piece you see now. Materials: Rafia and grasses from the school garden Dimensions: 15" diameter

3rd Grade, Rm 12 Ms. Hiller

“Strung Out” and “Stringing Along”

Blurring the lines between art and traditional academics, the students created stunning designs. The pieces use mostly recycled materials and were designed using geometric principals as well as mathematical patterns. The number of nails chosen to use in the circle had to be a prime number. Each layer was created using an algebraic formula to create a pattern. Each layer depends on the other layers to work as a whole and form the design. There are two pieces. One is a large showcase piece that is a traditional string art design. The smaller one represents work by each student in the class. Materials: Recycled wood, nails, math geoboard, & colored string Dimensions: 24” x 24” and 12” x 12”

Class Projects for Live Auction 3rd Grade, Rms 18 & 19 Sra. McDonagh (top) and Sr. Sierra (bottom)

“Colorful Images of the Southwest”

Hand made natural cherry wood trays created with love are adorned with beautiful artwork hand-drawn by each child. The children were inspired by images from the Santo Domingo, Mimbres, Pueblo and Pima Indians of the American Southwest. The trays were decoupaged with archival fadeless paper and a clear finish. Materials: Cherry wood Dimensions: 24" x 29" (Salón 18), 19" x 39" (Salón

19).

Class Projects for Live Auction 4th Grade 4th Grade, Rm 13 Ms. Allen

4th Grade, Rm 14 Sra. Dobrott

“Life is…”

“Thoughts for President Obama"

The students came up with a question "Life is..."which they all answered individually. Their answer is then displayed in the center of a double layered origami box. The individual boxes are then all combined together and framed to reflect all the different perceptions on life from a 4th grade perspective. Materials: Origami Dimensions: 27.5” x 39.25” The students created portraits of newly elected President Obama and wrote him letters outlining their thoughts, hopes, and wishes for his new administration as well as congratulations on his historic win. These thought are woven throughout the piece tying the many portraits together into one unified portrait of hope for a better American from a 4th grade perspective. Materials: Tempera paint on cardboard Dimensions: 30” x 42”

Class Projects for Live Auction 4th/5th Grades, Rm 10 Ms. Pickens

“Designs of Nature”

Each child created a 5" x 5" batik design that was then sewn together to form the pillow. The children were inspired by various natural elements, such as seed pods, drawings of onions, lemons etc. to create a design. Their designs were then drawn onto the fabric with the hot wax and the fabric was then dyed. Materials: Fabric pillow Dimensions: 26" x 26" 4th/5th Grades, Rm 15 Sra. Woodworth

American Wildflowers

Room 15 students recreated a garden of wild flowers. Each child picked their favorite flower, traced the outline with oil pastel and then painted them with tempera. Children were captivated by the beauty of the American wildflowers. Materials: Paper flowers painted with oil pastels and tempera collaged over canvas Dimensions: 12” x 32”

Class Projects for Live Auction 5th Grade 5th Grade, Rm 22 Ms. Kuczborski

“Art of Alvarado”

The students found inspiration in the art that surrounds them everyday on Alvarado's playground. Students were encouraged to view the murals through the lens in new ways: up close, from the side, from underneath. The photographs have been printed on a 20 page, double sided, leather bound book. Materials: Leather-bound book Dimensions: 14" x 12" 3/4/5 Rm 24 Ms. Nolen

“Seasons”

Students in Ms. Nolen's class learned to associate the four seasons with calendar months and learned what characteristics define each season while making this beautiful serving tray. Materials: Mixed media collage made of wood, stencil cut outs, paint, construction paper and tissue paper Dimensions: 20" x 36"

Silent Auction Items Dollar amounts listed in the catalog represent retail or estimated value of items donated. Donations as of March 9, 2009. Additional items will be available at the auction. All items subject to change at discretion of auction committee.

Alvarado Community 826 Valencia 826 Valencia Alvarado's Bakers Dozen An Afternoon in the Park with Leslie Zwemer Ann Chang & Laurie Baker-Flynn Gingerbread House Party Ann Chang & Laurie Baker-Flynn Gingerbread House Party Birthday Cake by Laurie Baker-Flynn Birthday Cake by Sara Baker-Flynn Children Books by M. Moss Children's Cooking Class with John Lombardo Chinese Lessons

City Hall Field Trip Claudine's Gourmet Organic Make-itYourself Party Claudine's Gourmet Organic Make-itYourself Party Claudine's Gourmet Organic Make-itYourself Party Claudine's Gourmet Organic Make-itYourself Party

Win this popular field trip to 826 Valencia for your classroom for the 2009/2010 school year Win this popular field trip to 826 Valencia for your classroom for the 2009/2010 school year One year of desserts - one a month, delivered to your house An afternoon in the Park with Kindergarten Teacher Leslie Zwemer

$100 $100 $150 $100

Gingerbread house making party with 1st Grade Teacher Ann Chang and Kindergarten Teacher Laurie Baker- Flynn

$60

Gingerbread house making party with 1st Grade Teacher Ann Chang and Kindergarten Teacher Laurie Baker- Flynn

$60

One-of-a-kind birthday (or other special occasion) cake!

$75

One-of-a-kind birthday (or other special occasion) cake!

$50

Four children books by M. Moss, signed by author 3-4 hour children's cooking class with professional chef John Lombardo One hour of Chinese (Mandarin) lessons, for up to 5 kids Win a field trip to City Hall for your classroom (up to 30 people including children and adult chaperones). City Hall Historian Ellen Schumer will take your class on an exclusive tour. Gourmet Organic Make-Your-Own Fresh Cheeses, Flatbread Pizzas & Calzones Party, hosted by Alvarado parent Claudine Ryan - for 2 people Gourmet Organic Make-Your-Own Fresh Cheeses, Flatbread Pizzas & Calzones Party, hosted by Alvarado parent Claudine Ryan - for 2 people Gourmet Organic Make-Your-Own Fresh Cheeses, Flatbread Pizzas & Calzones Party, hosted by Alvarado parent Claudine Ryan - for 2 people Gourmet Organic Make-Your-Own Fresh Cheeses, Flatbread Pizzas & Calzones Party, hosted by Alvarado parent Claudine Ryan - for 2 people

$60 $200 $80

$200

$250

$250

$250

$250

Silent Auction Items Claudine's Kitchen Family-Meal Cooking Classes Dim Sum and Dome Some with Bevan Dufty Dinner Party for Six with John Lombardo Drop-off Parking Privilege across the School Exploratorium with Science Teacher Ms Gencarella Guitar Lessons with Marco Bianchi Hand Sewing with Kristen Engler Ice Skating with Jessie Raquel Kids Bike Ride with Sandy Noltimier Kids' Dance Party with Maria Herrera Laurie and Owen BakerFlynn Learn a song on the piano with Maestra Rosalie Loving Blind Productions March on Mitchell's with Anastasia Pickens Movies with Darcy Estes Necklace by Mariana Facio Necklace by Mariana Facio Outing with Heidi Dobrott Pic-nic in the Park with Smita Teotia

Four cooking sessions with Alvarado parent Claudine Ryan Supervisor Bevan Dufty will take two guests for a Dim Sum lunch and a super-special climb inside the City Hall Dome Dinner party for six, prepared by prof. chef and Alvarado parent John Lombardo. Incl. selected wines Parking privileges in the driveway of the Kapsack's house (688 Douglass St.) from 7:40-8:10 am, every school day Trip to Exploratorium & lunch for two children with science teacher Ms. Gencarella 3 one-hour guitar lessons after school for up to 3 kids with computer teacher Marco Bianchi A lesson in hand sewing with 3rd grade teacher Kirsten Engler. For 2-3 children Ice Skating for three kids with 1st grade teacher Jessie Raquel

$1,000 $300 $450

$400

$160 $140 $100 $100

Kids bike ride with 2nd grade teacher Sandy Noltimier Kindergarten teacher Maria Herrerra will teach your kids how to move and groove Owen Baker-Flynn - Juggling - Magic - Fire Show for your next party

$150

Three 40 minute piano lessons for 2 students with 1st grade teacher Rosalie Simrock

$150

Four signed books by alumni Alvarado parent Josie Iselin 4th/5th grade teacher Anastasia Pickens will take four kids afterschool to Mitchell's Ice Cream store 1st grade teacher Darcy Estes takes three kids to the Landmark Movie Theater Iolite and silver necklace made by Alvarado parent Mariana Facio Necklace pink quartz and silver, made by Alvarado parent Mariana Faccio Visit Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum with 4th grade teacher Heidi Dobrott 2nd grade teacher Smita Teotia will treat up to 4 kids to an outing for a pic-nic in the park

$200 $100

$70 $70 $80 $45 $95 $90 $150

Silent Auction Items Picture "Faces in Landscape" by Ann Stoehr Picture by Jay Davidson San Bruno Mountain Tour with Thomas Wang Sandplay in Education with Mary Watson Spanish-Art Playdate Watercolor by Mary Watson Watercolor by Mary Watson Watercolor Class by Leslie Zwemer

"Faces in Landscape" ink on magnani paper, 2007 $450 Stop before you break my heart.' Collage by retired Alvarado teacher Jay Davidson. $300 Tour of the San Bruno Mountains with Alvarado parent and biologist Thomas Wang $100 One session of sandplay Three hours playdate - 1 hr Spanish, 1 hr art, 1 hr free play

$75 $60

Original Watercolor - Pigeon Point Lighthouse

$150

Original Watercolor - November Vineyard, Calistoga Two private watercolor classes for up to four kids with Kindergarten Teacher Ms Zwemer

$150 $160

Classes Apron Strings - Where kids learn to cook Artworks Fine Art Studio Barbara Bannett Piano Studio Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation Camp Galileo Celsius and Beyond Summer Camp Commonwealth Club of California Crissy Field Center / Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Golden Gate Park Golf Course/Jr. Golf Camp Lango Kids Legaza Basketball

Children's cooking class One month of free art classes

$75 $110

Series of two piano lessons (1/2h) - adult or child age 7 up

$70

One week of Angel Island summer camp One week of summer camp, June 29, 2009 - July 3, 2009

$325 $369

Gift certificate towards summer camp

$100

1-year family membership

$155

Three children and family program certificates Five - 90 minute golf classes One week of Lango Spanish camp Gift certificate towards one camp session

$45 $145 $399 $100

Silent Auction Items Mission Cliffs Climbing MUSICAL THEATRE WORKS Natural Resources Navarrete' Black Belt Academy Navarrete' Black Belt Academy Navarrete' Black Belt Academy Navarrete' Black Belt Academy Piano or Trumpet lessons with Marina Garza Presidio Dance Theater Pretzel's Yoga Randall Museum Roughing It-All Outdoor Day Camp San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco Gymnastics SoccerInsight Camp Soccerkids Steppin Out Dance Studio Summer Oaks Camp TechKnowHow Computer and LEGO Camps The Voice Studio The Voice Studio YMCA - Embarcadero Yoga Classes- Janet Macleod Yoga Tree

Two climbing classes

$56

Broadway Bound Performance Class (Fall 2009) One year membership

$390 $80

Two months of taekwondo classes for one adult

$360

Two months of taekwondo classes for one child

$360

Two months of taekwondo classes for one child

$360

Two months of taekwondo classes for one adult

$360

Two 1/2 hour piano or trumpet private lesson Gift certificate towards tuition for dance classes One month unlimited yoga Voucher for half off the price of any course at the Randall Museum Gift certificate to be used towards a Roughing It Day Camp, Horse Camp or Little Racoons

$80 $100 $90 $100 $500

Early childhood music class

$400

One session of gymnastics classes One week of youth summer soccer camp One Soccerkids session

$138 $300 $190

Two months of dance classes One week of Summer Oaks camp

$80 $350

One week of summer computer and LEGO camp (all day session) Two half (1/2) hour singing lessons Two half (1/2) hour singing lessons One week of summer camp

$345 $100 $100 $220

10 yoga classes 11 yoga class pass

$150 $150

Silent Auction Items Entertainment American Conservatory Theater Beach Blanket Babylon Berkeley Repertory Theater Bimbo's 365 Club Cal Performances California Shakespeare Theater City Arts and Lectures Inc. Cobb's Comedy Club Music at Meyer Music at Meyer San Francisco Conservatory of Music SF Giants vs Arizona Slim's

Two complimentary tickets to any preview performance of an A.C.T. production Two complimentary Rear Cabaret or Rear Balcony tickets Two tickets to a show Four tickets to any public performance at Bimbo's 365 Club One pair of tickets to a performance in the 2008-2009 Cal Performance Season Two tickets to a performance Two tickets to see Christopher Buckley, May 18, 2009 Five complementary admissions 2010 season subscription 2010 season subscription Four tickets to a performance during the 2009-2010 season Four club level tickets for the SF Giants vs Arizona game, Sunday 4/19/2009 Four 'Good For Any Show" tickets for Slim's and 'The Great American Music Hall

$94 $102 $96 $100 $48 $80 $40 $100 $158 $158 $80 $250 $100

Family 4 Star Movie Theatres Aquarium of the Bay CA Academy of Science California Academy of Science California's Great America de young & Legion of Honor de Young Museum de Young Museum Disneyland Resort Exploratorium Exploratorium Hiller Aviation Museum

Four complementary passes Two adult ticket vouchers Four tickets

$36 $31 $99

Four admission tickets

$99

One day admission for two One year family membership Four guest passes to Warhol Live, Feb 14 - May 17, 2009 Two guest passes to Warhol Live, Feb 14 - May 17, 2009 Four complementary 1-Day Park Hopper tickets for entrance to Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure Park Two complementary tickets Two complementary tickets Two VIP passes for four admissions

$103 $95 $80 $40 $376 $28 $28 $36

Silent Auction Items Landmark Theatres Lawrence Hall of Science Legion of Honor Legion of Honor Oakland Athletics Baseball Company Pier 39 - Fun Package Planet Granite San Francisco Children's Art Center Serra Bowl Terra Mia Ceramic Studio The Buddy Club Children Show The New Conservatory Theater Center University Games Winchester Mystery House Young Performers Theatres Zeum Zeum Zeum

Four VIP guest passes

$48

Two family guest passes Four guest passes for the Artistic Luxury Exhibit. Feb 7 May 31 Two guest passes for the Artistic Luxury Exhibit. Feb 7 May 31 Four plaza level tickets to a mutually agreeable Oakland A's home game during the 2009 regular season PIER 39 Fun Pack Kid's rock climbing (birthday-)party, 6 kids max

$76 $80 $40 $96 $168 $154

Two free art classes (1-2 hrs each) 6-one free game passes

$56 $27

Five studio sessions at the pottery painting studio

$50

Five tickets to a show

$35

Two theatre tickets One game every month for a year

$30 $120

Two complementary mansion tour passes

$43

Two adults & two children tickets Zeum family pass Zeum family pass Zeum family pass

$34 $36 $36 $36

Get Aways Denia/Spain - One Week Four Seasons Hotel Grand Hyatt San Francisco

2BR/2BA house for one week in Denia, Spain. Located on the Mediterranean Coast One night stay for two in a FS executive suite with breakfast

A complementary one night stay for two people Napa/ Sonoma Valley wine tour for two people, lunch Great Pacific Wine Tours included Hanna Winery VIP Reserve Gallery tasting tour for four Hilton Sonoma Two nights complementary stay Hotel Del Sol Two night stay incl. continental breakfast & parking Kings Beach Kings Beach Cabin - two nights

$1,000 $885 $250 $190 $125 $500 $400 $300

Silent Auction Items Ledson Winery & Vineyards Robert Sinskey Vineyards Sea Ranch Tour of San Francisco Bay Weekend in Las Vegas

Private tasting for four people, including a cheese tray

$122

Cave tour for four at an organic winery One long weekend (3 days/ 3 nights) in Sea Ranch home Experienced pilot Roy will take you on a "Tour of San Francisco Bay" in his single engine Cesna Two nights for two at the MGM Grand Residences

$120 $750 $250 $500

Health and Beauty Bally Total Fitness Bar Method Marina Studio Bellasmile - Orthodonics for children and adults Berenice Salon Eye Q Optometry Eyedare Optometric Haircut - DiPietro Todd Salon Janet Perhac Beauty Clinic Janet Perhac Beauty Clinic Mindful Touch Pediatric Dental Office, Dr. Katz Pretty Pretty Schizandra Health Center Stonestown Family YMCA The Lotus Center West Portal Acupuncture

Two months membership at Bally Total Fitness

$90

Gift card

$100

Complementary orthodontic/invisalign consultation Gift certificate for a haircut One comprehensive eye exam Eye examination

$575 $85 $105 $79

One haircut/style

$95

Gift certificate for a facial

$85

Gift certificate for a facial One Swedish massage

$85 $85

Gift certificate for "new patient" examination and cleaning One haircut and colour One acupuncture treatment

$139 $105 $120

Three months family membership One initial consultation, incl. health overview, acupuncture session and herbal recommendation Initial consultation and acupuncture treatment

$334 $100 $150

Silent Auction Items Restaurants Aperto Restaurant Blue Plate Restaurant Chow Restaurant Contigo - Kitchen & Cava Firefly Restaurant Hornblower Cruises and Events Il Fornaio Le Colonial Restaurant Little Star Pizza Medjool Mescolanza Restaurant Mescolanza Restaurant Mescolanza Restaurant Mozzarella Di Bufala Restaurant Pasta Pomodoro Pauline's Pizza

Gift certificate for brunch, lunch or dinner Gift certificate for a dinner Gift card

$50 $50 $100

Gift certificate Gift certificate

$50 $100

Receive $50 off a dinner for two with this Spinnaker Pass Gift certificate Gift certificate Gift certificate Gift certificate for dinner Gift certificate Gift certificate Gift certificate

$50 $50 $70 $50 $100 $50 $50 $50

Dinner for two Gift certificate Dinner for two

$50 $30 $50

Retail Alaya Australia Fair Dema Farm Fresh To You Gallery of Jewels Gallery of Jewels Gymboree Just Awesome ! The Board Game Store Ritz Camera Centers Roberts Hardware Roberts Hardware See's Candies

Gift certificate Gift certificate Gift certificate Gift certificate for one box of organic produce, delivered Gift certificate Gift certificate Gift card

$40 $100 $50 $31 $100 $100 $35

Gift certificate 24" x 36" enlargement (from 35mm Negative or Digital Media) Gift card Gift card Gift certificate for two pounds of candy

$50 $39 $50 $50 $38

Silent Auction Items Services Castro Computer Services Dinner for Eight! by Deano Lovecchio Dinner for Four - by Hoss Zare Divisadero Touchless Car Wash Divisadero Touchless Car Wash Dogilicious - Dreamy walks for your dog... Estate Planning Service by Amy ShelfFima Photography Fima Photography Golden Gate Highway & Transportation Golden Gate Highway & Transportation Golden Gate Highway & Transportation Golden Gate Highway & Transportation Golden Gate Highway & Transportation Janet Moyer Landscaping Noe Valley Auto Works Noe Valley Cyclery Photography by Nina Youkelson Photography Session for your Family by Zahra Kelly Portrait Session with Rodger- rhfoto Portrait Shoot by S. Settles

Two hours of inshop labour Dinner for 8 cooked by prof chef Deano Lovecchio (from 'Cookies") Dinner for 4. Prepared at your house by Hoss Zare, owner of Zare@Flytrap

$195 $800 $400

Two ultra complimentary car wash tickets

$48

Two ultra complimentary car wash tickets

$48

A week's worth of dog walking services (Mon through Fri)

$125

$500 discount on estate planning service Studio portrait session & one custom 11x14 fine art print mounted and ready to be framed Studio portrait session & one custom 11x14 fine art print mounted and ready to be framed

$500 $345 $345

Two roundtrip ferry tickets

$30

Two roundtrip ferry tickets

$30

Two roundtrip ferry tickets

$30

Two roundtrip ferry tickets

$30

Two roundtrip ferry tickets One garden consultation Gift certificate One free tune up for your bike

$30 $300 $100 $80

Family portrait with black & white film

$100

Package includes 2-3 hour photography session, capturing a day in the life of your family Location photo shoot for a family or individual, incl. CD & print One on location (outside) portrait shoot for a group or individual

$200 $600 $800

Silent Auction Items Potrero Hill Bartending Services Power of Feng Shui The Literacy and Language Center The Portrero View, Advertisement Tree Frog Treks Wild Science

Tangibles Ambrosia - Three exclusive Cabernets Cabernet Flight - by Hudson Bair Chateauneuf-du Pape eLoo designs - Brown Bag eLoo designs - Dark Silver Handbag eLoo designs - Knitted Ring eLoo designs Machinetta Side eLoo designs - Pair of Tube Rings eLoo designs - Petit Doux M eLoo designs - Pochette Black eLoo designs - Silver Necklace eLoo designs - White Leather Necklace eLoo designs - Wrapped Ring iPod nano 8GB Kenwood - Zinfandel Manicaretti Italian Food Imports Mayo Dry Creek Nancy's Baby Blankets

A professional bartender for your dinner party or special event Two hour Feng Shui consultation

$450 $400

One diagnostic evaluation and follow-up consultation

$450

A quarter page ad (5 x 7 3/4 inches) in The Portrero View

$200

Two free admissions to Kids Play Night

$90

One bottle Burgess CLRS 96 Cabernet; one bottle Clos Du Val 99 Cabernet Napa; one bottle Joseph Phelps 98 Cabernet 2005 Chateau Nufdepape, 2001 Arietta, 2002 Rafanelli Tanzer-94pts, 2002 (Parker-94) Berringer Chateauneuf - du Pape, 2006 Vieux Telegraphe

$325 $60

Large brown handbag - dafne/slate, by gal

$354

Medium size handbag - pleated, Marylin M - dark silver

$410

Knitted goldfilled ring

$190

$85

Large handbag, machinetta side - black, by gal Pair of tube rings with vertical carnelian stone - gold plated, Todo Joia by Iris Gartenbank

$185

Handbag, red by gal - Petit Doux, crash pleats

$295

Pochette - black, by gal Drops, beads & Stones on fine sterling silver necklace, Todo Joia by Iris Gartenbank

$295

$280

$120

Piped leather necklace and matching leather ring -white Wrapped ring with rectangular carnelian stone - gold plated, Todo Joia by Iris Gartenbank iPod nano 8GB, engraved with "Alvarado 2009" One large case of Kenwood Zinfandel

$73 $280 $149 $150

Basket of goodies from the Italian Pantry One bottle Mayo Dry Creek, Sangiovese 2006 Baby blanket

$150 $30 $50

Silent Auction Items Necklace & Earrings Official Major League Baseball Print by Eric Zener Red Leather Handbag San Francisco Giants Sequoia Fire Table decorative outdoor fireplace Solio (classic) - Hybrid Solar Charger Solio (classic) - Hybrid Solar Charger Solio (classic) - Hybrid Solar Charger The Margarita King Inc. Three bottles of selected wines Trader Joe's Wente Vineyards Women's Belt

Necklace and matching earrings Official Major League Baseball signed by 2008 Cy Young award Winner Tim Lincecum of San Francisco Giants Print, the Reflecting Bather by Eric Zener Red leather handbag Autographed ball by Brian Wilson

Sequoia Fire Table decorative outdoor fireplace The universal charger for electronic devices that stores power The universal charger for electronic devices that stores power The universal charger for electronic devices that stores power Two bottles Margarita Cocktail 2005 La Grange De Quatre Sous, 2007 Domaine de Poujol, 2006 Domaine Catherine Le Goeuil Basket of Trader Joe goodies 6-pack special selection wine Women's leather belt

$85 $299 $550 $80 $100

$499 $99 $99 $99 $36 $45 $60 $600 $150

Thank You… We’d like to express our sincere gratitude to the auction committee members, volunteers, faculty and staff that made this evening possible.

Auction Committee Auctioneers Bruce Kapsack Christina James Committee Members Carmen Bal Jo Baldwin Jennifer Bing Anna Burke Donna Boyer Melinda Capiraso Lemlem Chupein Mariana Facio Andy Ferguson Julie Garcia Lilian Gohm Alana Herron Lauren Irons Joanne Kapsack John Lombardo Rachel Long

Laura Norman Marianne Nilsson Jodi Reid Nora Reid Jolene Rocchio Claudine Ryan Michele Rutherford Kathy Sabatino Mark Sabatino Tanya Shadoan Diane Smith Hillary Springfield Joel Streicker Ines Tisker Nancy Velasco Heather World

Volunteers Many people came together the day of the event to create tonight’s special atmosphere. Thank you for devoting your time to our cause.

Faculty and Staff Warmest thanks also to all the faculty and staff who generously donated their resources and creative talents for the Alvarado Community items. Auction Co-Chairs Angela Danison Gabriele Lange-Edwards

In-Kind Donors

Acme Bread Co.

Medjool

Aslam’s Rasoi

Metromint

Bi-Rite Market

Mitchell’s Ice Cream

Cole Hardware

Off the Wall

Farina Focaccia Cucina Italiana

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative

Il Fornaio

Ripley’s Believe it or Not

La Mediterranee

Urban Bread

Lagunitas Brewery

Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center

Lucca Ravioli Co. Inc.

Whole Foods

Please accept our apologies if your name or business was omitted from the list as some items were submitted after printing the catalog.

A special thank you to

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Sam and Paula Batel Pro Copy and Printing (510) 451-1546 for generously donating the printing of our auction invitations and catalog Kapsack & Blair LLP for their support of the auction catalog