SCHOOLPOWER - Laguna Beach Education Foundation
The 25th Annual SchoolPower Dinner Dance
Featured Auction Items

Live Auction Items:

Sapphire at School
Cooking with Class with Your Kids!   www.sapphirellc.com
Got a craving for some fun and food? Chef Azmin Ghahreman of Sapphire Laguna is here to save the day with his expert culinary knowledge that he is going to pass along to you. Chef Azmin is going to draw on his global experience and bring the fun of food to your kitchen with your very own cooking class for you and up to 9 of your middle school friends! With this cooking class valued at over $1,000 you'll be sure to tantalize taste buds and impress your family and friends with your new cooking skills. This offer is one of a kind and the cooking class will come with recipes that are creatively designed by Chef himself. Bon Appetite!
As a part of Sapphire at School program. Date and time has to be mutually agreed on. Expires 12/1/2010


Diamond Resort at Lake Tahoe Private Jet Trip to Diamond Resort at Lake Tahoe   www.diamondresorts.com
Donated by Chantal and Stephen J. Cloobeck Family
Minimum Bid: $5,000   Value: $50,000
Five nights accomodation. Includes transportation for up to 12 to Reno airport on Embraer Legacy private jet.

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Crevier BMW
Crevier BMW
One Full Year's Usage and All Maintenance of Luxury Automobile - Value: $10,000
Choose from:
- 2010 328i BMW Sports Sedan
- 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible

Twenty-five years or older, must provide insurance


Paladin by Louis Longi "Paladin" by Louis Longi  (see bio)
Based on the sculpture Winged Victory of Samothrace at La Louvre in Paris.
Value: $6,000
Preview set for Art Walk at JoAnne Artman Gallery on Feb 4th
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Guidance by James Verbicky "Guidance" by James Verbicky  (see bio)
30" x 40"
Mixed Media
Value: $4,620

Preview set for Art Walk at JoAnne Artman Gallery on Feb 4th

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Luxurious Casa Olson Luxurious Casa Olson in Mexico - Compliments of Curt and Cristine Olson
5 days/4 nights; Value: $24,000
6 bedroom (sleeps 6 couples or 18 people comfortably)
20 steps to the pristine white sand beach of Punta Bella, Cabo San Lucas
Full time chef; near famed Pamilla Hotel

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Angels Baseball
Angels Baseball Experience
Compliments of Angels Baseball Foundation
Value: $2,000
8 Box Seats - Angels vs. Red Sox - July 26th
Opportunity for 2-3 Honorary Bat Kids to sit in the dugout. One child goes on the field to “Steal Third Base” during the game. One yells "PLAY BALL" prior to first pitch & is shown on the Jumbotron.


Fredric H. Rubel Jewelers Rolex Watch Fredric H. Rubel Jewelers Rolex Watch
www.rubeljewelers.com
Value: $5,450
36mm stainless steel Rolex Datejust. Oyster bracelet, polished domed bezel with a white stick dial.

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The Studio Chef's Table
Dinner for 12 at The Studio Chef's Table
Compliments of Montage Laguna Beach   www.montagelagunabeach.com

Value: $10,000

Montage Chef Craig Strong will create an extraordinary, multi-course seasonal tasting menu with wine pairing for twelve guests - an evening to remember.


Claes on the Beach
Classic French Dinner for 20

Minimum Bid: $6,000

Dine in the Private San Clemente Room at Claes on the Beach Restaurant at the iconic Hotel Laguna

 

Super Silent Auction Items:

Golf Membership & 6 Month Dues
Bella Collina Golf and Towne Club


Thanks to John & Denise Fornaro.

Value: $9,370


A Touch of Heaven by Ruth Mayer “Reminding Us of When” by William DeBilzan   Bio
www.williamdebilzan.com
Oil/Mixed Media painting - 41" x 30"
Value: $6,200
Currently shown at Townley Gallery

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Park City home at Promontory Point Ski Week 2011
One week stay in fabulous Park City home at Promontory Point.
Value: $6,000
4000 sq. foot Park City Home built in 2007
Sleeps 10-12

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A Touch of Heaven by Ruth Mayer "A Touch of Heaven" by Ruth Mayer   www.ruthmayer.com
Value: $5,625
Montage Edition, Artist's Proof 1/5 30" x 40"

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“Proper Perspective” by Gerard Basil Stripling
Bronze and Limestone sculpture.
Value: $4,800


Club Med Luxury
4 nights for 4 people in a family room – all-inclusive of international cuisine, all beverages & expert sports programs for adults & children.
Value: $4,000
Based on availability - Holiday blackouts apply.

Choice of Destinations:
- Sol in Ixtapa - see slideshow
- The Jade Suites, in Cancun - see slideshow
- Tiara, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic - see slideshow


Child within Us by Shane Townley "Child within Us" by Shane Townley
36" x 36" Mixed Media on Panel - Value: $3,600
Preview set for Art Walk at Townley Gallery on Feb 4th

TOWNLEY I gallery Shane Townley director
570 s coast hwy - laguna beach ca 92651 - 949.715.1860 - Become a Fan of the Gallery
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Inspiration behind the piece: On a constant search for knowledge we must keep the open minded "Child within Us" available and accepting of new ideas and discoveries of travel for instance. Larger figure representing the viewer and the smaller figure represents the "Child within Us". Painted in oils, stain, poetry in pencil. The collage portion of this piece are brochures from the Louvre in Paris, the MOMA in New York City, and the book "the Bible Code".

Wilson Automotives Ducks Suite Tickets for 10   Thanks to Dave and Holly Wilson
Ducks vs. Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, March 7th at 5:00pm. Includes Preferred Parking.
Value: $3,500


“Floating Woman” by James Strombotne   Bio
20" x 30" Acrylic on Canvas
Value: $3,200 ; Minimum bid: $1,600
Currently shown at JoAnne Artman Gallery

 

Silent Auction Items (a sampling):

Squaw Valley Squaw Valley Home

Value: $2,500


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Pelican Hill Pelican Hill
www.pelicanhill.com
Value: $2,500
One night stay in a two-bedroom luxury Villa and Dinner for two at the Coliseum Pool and Grill
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Lodge at Torrey Pines Lodge at Torrey Pines
www.lodgetorreypines.comwww.spatorreypines.com
Value: $1,500
Two Night Stay including 50-minute Spa Treatments for two

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Education by Hugo Rivera "Education" by Hugo Rivera
Value: $1,500
48" x 42" Acrylic on Canvas
Preview set for Art Walk at Townley Gallery on Feb 4th
TOWNLEY I gallery Shane Townley director
570 s coast hwy - laguna beach ca 92651 - 949.715.1860 - Become a Fan of the Gallery

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Inspiration behind the piece: Child waiting on the street with nothing to do...with his imagination running wild...waiting to discover his talents through "EDUCATION".

Custom Cross with Pearls Troels Larsen Jewelry

Custom Cross in 18k gold with Tahitian Pearl and White Pearls and Diamond on Stainless steel enameled wire. Retail Price: $1,200

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GeMiracle Pink Sapphire & Platinum Necklace 1.18 Karat Pink Sapphire & Platinum Necklace
Value: $1,050 (appraisal)
Donated by GeMiracle
www.gemiracle.com

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Proporcion by Jorge Fernandez "Proporcion" by Jorge Fernandez
Value: $950
8"H x 7"D x 8"W
Preview set for Art Walk at JoAnne Artman Gallery on Feb 4th

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Amy Eidt Jackson's Summer Storage "Summer Storage" by Amy Eidt Jackson
11" x 14"
Value $800.00
Preview set for Art Walk at Townley Gallery on Feb 4th
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DCS - Fisher & Paykel - Patio Heater DCS - Fisher & Paykel - Patio Heater
Factory refurbished
Value: $300
Donor will deliver direct to your home!
Thanks to: DCS – Fisher & Paykel / Kevin Wilson
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Sherrie Larsen Fine Art Portrait ***SOLD*** Sherrie Larsen Fine Art Portrait Commission
Artist: Sherrie Larsen
11" x 14" oil on canvas portrait.
Value $600.00

Preview set for Art Walk at Townley Gallery on Feb 4th

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