Upcoming Events - 2007
World Savvy's 2007 Silent Auction includes the following donations:
Travel
Croatia apartment: Stay one week between 9/15/07 and 6/14/08 in this new 2 bedroom apartment in the lively seaside town of Supetar; Cleaning fee included
The Olympia Lodge + Monterey Bay Aquarium: Stay 2 nights in charming Pacific Grove and enjoy 2 tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium
NEW! Surf Trip, Nicaragua: One week stay for two guests to surf great waves in a relaxed family atmosphere.
Kimpton Hotel: 2 nights at any Kimpton hotel and a gift certificate for $150 at any Kimpton restaurant
Phoenix Suns v. Sacramento Kings + Southwest Airline tickets: 2 tickets to this home Suns game on 3/15/08 and access for 2 people to the Lexis Lounge; alternate dates are available + 2 roundtrip tickets good within the continental United States.
NEW! LA Lakers v. Golden State Warriors: 2 tickets to this home Lakers game on Sunday, March 23, 2008.
San Francisco
The Donatello + Cortez Restaurant: Two nights at the Donatello Hotel. Book early and enjoy a weekend and all that San Francisco has to offer including dinner for two (beverages and gratuity not included) at Cortez Restaurant.
San Francisco City Tour: Giant Reef Limo will take 8 passengers for a 5 hour tour of San Francisco or the surrounding area. Additional hours are available at $90/hour.
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra + vocal ensemble present "Harriet Tubman: Bound for the Promise Land" at the American Music Hall on October 19 and 1 copy of their "Port Chicago" CD
NEW! Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra: CD Release party at Yoshi's in San Francisco and 1 copy of their "Port Chicago" CD
San Francisco Symphony: 2 tickets & a private table with Champagne & strawberries at intermission
VIP Tour at the San Francisco Zoo: An exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour for six guests at the San Francisco Zoo! This will include the opportunity to meet the zoo keepers, go behind the exhibits and participate in a couple of up-close animal encounters.
Sunset Special: Relax on the beach with the book Big Wave and a t-shirt from Mollusk Surf Shop and watch the sunset with treats from Noriega Market.
Surf Package: Surf with board and wetsuit rentals from Aqua Surf Shop and enjoy a delicious dinner for two at The Pizza Place on Noriega.
NEW! Whale Watching: This full day excursion begins in the San Francisco Bay, takes you underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, by the 1877 Point Bonita Light House, and out toward the Farallon Islands. You will have the opportunity to see numerous species of seabirds, seals and whales along the way, possibly even sharks!
NEW! Giants Tickets + MoMo's: 4 great seats for a Giants game during the 2008 season and restaurant certificate for MoMo's.
Bong Su Restaurant & Lounge: Chef's dinner for 2
Lotus 9 Designs: one of a kind 14k and silver necklace, cherry quartz and stone
NEW! World Affairs Council Membership: The mission of the World Affairs Council of Northern California is to engage the public in the exploration of issues and opportunities that transcend borders. Membership includes free admission to all regular events, disounted subscriptions on selected foreign affairs publications, full use of Lombardi Library of International Affairs and more.
NEW! Beach Blanket Babylon + Caffe Macaroni: Tickets for two to the zany musical spoof of pop culture with extravagant costumes and outrageously huge hats and a gift certificate to Caffee Macaroni, the best small Neapolitan trattoria in the heart of San Francisco.
Surrounding Area
Sonoma County vineyard estate: 8 people will enjoy Saturday and Sunday at this beautiful estate. The weekend will include swimming, bocci ball, relaxing and wine tasting highlighted by a catered wine cellar dinner in an old world cave catered by the owner, an accomplished (at least enthuiastic) Italian chef. Anyone who has spent time at "Piziali Vineyard" will agree it is the ultimate fun and relaxing wine country experience.
NEW! Hog Island Oyster Picnic: Enjoy a picnic of 100 fresh oysters at Hog Island for 8! You'll have your own picnic table; and access to a barbeque for grilling oysters as well as lemons, sauces and shucking tools.
Color Me Mine: A paint-it-yourself ceramic studio for all ages; certificate for 2 people to come to the Daly City studio and each paint their own piece.
Clos LaChance Winery: The VIP Tasting & Tour will include an extensive tour of the winery facilities, an in-depth discussion of the wine making processes, barrel tasting and a tasting of selected Clos LaChance wines. A Magnum of Pinot Noir is also included.
NEW! Harmony Yoga Pilates: 10 class card to any yoga or pilates class.
NEW! Aurora Theatre: 2 tickets to an Auroro Theatre Company production in 2007- 2008. Aurora Theatre Company provides a nurturing environment for theatre artists and artisans to produce and develop plays that place a high value on substance, intelligence, and craft. We strive to enrich the lives of our audience by producing high-quality, thought-provoking work that shines in an intimate setting.
Personal
Ann Walker Catering: Catered Dinner for 6, staff not included but can be added; dinner to be picked up, heated and finished by client
2005 Peay Vineyards Estate Scallop Shelf Pinot Noir, Magnum
2004 Peay Vineyards Estate Les Titans Syrah, Magnum
NEW! Nola Couture: a handsome blue and white Fleur de Lis silk tie.
Amarena Restaurant: Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine (certificate)
NEW! Emma Rose Designs: Handmade 14 karat gold filled hoops and garnet & prehenite gold filled necklace.
Hot Stone Massage by Silvia Levia Brown
Body Scrub & Swedish Massage by Silvia Levia Brown
Foreign Cinema: California/Mediterranean (certificate)
NEW! Knitting Package: A MagKnit Kit which turns beading or knitting into a fashion jewelry necklace, a decorative pair of knitting needles and a clear zip case to hold your project.
Swedish Massage & special foot treatment by Silvia Levia Brown
Haircut and partial highlight from Mishi Navas
Bliss Pamper yourself with a basket full of bath, body and skincare products.
NEW! Shreve & Co.: A sterling silver automatic watch with sapphire crystal screw down crown.
Yoga Tree Valencia: 11 class card
The Way to Tea: Everything you need to enjoy a delicious cup of tea: Kookiedoodle loose leaf tea, a sleek tea strainer, and a book on San Francisco tea culture entitled, The Way to Tea.
Venus Superstar: A handmade pair of earrings made to look like the wings of a Monarch Butterfly.
NEW! Adidas Shoes: Originals, Stan Smith Skate, white/black/green, size 9.
NEW! Adidas Shoes: Originals, Superstar Skate, olive/chalk/black, size 11.5.
Egret Springs: Session of therapeutic bodywork including one of the following: Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Baby Massage, Cranial Sacral, Deep Tissue, Ear Candling, Emotional Balancing, Flower Essences, Foot Rehabilitation, Hot Stone, Lymphatic, Pregnancy Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Swedish, Vibrational Healing.
NEW! 2005 Chardonnay Russian River Valley, Magnum from Paul Hobbs Winery
NEW! Needlepoint Project: Handpainted canvas of a Chinese Roof Tile depicting a Chinese Warrior on a Phoenix, assorted silk, wool and metallic threads, a guide with stiching directions and a private lesson.
Art
Dianne Jones: Central Valley Facing South 12:20pm; Medium: 16x20 Chromogenic Color Print; Date: 2006
Vanessa Blaikie
Don Anderson: Fashion Model Wearing a White Dress Against a White Background; 11"x14" pencil on Bristol
Don Anderson: Woman with Powder Puff; 11"x14" pencil on Bristol
Shawna Machado: Movement; oil on canvas: a jazz inspired piece that has abstract qualitites of precision and is modern in its presentation