2193 - 2104 - Golden Harvest Gift Basket and Yoga This Golden Harvest gift basket contains Local Raw Wildflower Honey, Black Button Sage Honey, handmade soaps, hand lotion and a variety of lip balms. Also enjoy five relaxing classes at Peacebank Yoga. Value: $125 Golden Harvest Beekeeping and Peacebank Yoga
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 3/1/2012 1:54 pm
2112 - 2131 - For the Love of Reading Indulge your inner bookworm with a year’s supply of books chosen to stimulate, educate or simply enjoy. Then select your own book with a $25 Books Inc. gift certificate. Value: $220 Nadya Bareket, Celia Boutell, Mary Beth Ericson, Kelly Escobar, Karina Fitch, Lisa Frieden, Annie Kaskade, Kimberly Kasper, Julie Levenson, Sushma Pati & Books Inc.
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 2/14/2012 1:34 pm
2456 - 2317 - Mobius Fit One Month Couples Membership Includes full access to all of our small-group personal-training classes, a private consultation with a personal trainer, enrollment to our online nutrition program and the option to become a member at the end of the month without paying initiation fees. Value: $700 Mobius Fit
2207 - 1102 - Third Annual Guys' Beer Pong Tournament Come solo or with your two-man team, grab your ping pong balls and lucky paddle and be ready to compete for the gold! Win bragging rights, prizes of unspeakable value and enjoy a rowdy afternoon and evening of food, fun, beer and fierce competition! • The Baldwin Beer Garden • For 60 guests • Saturday, August 25, 2012 Price: $150/person Lars Ahlström, Duff Baldwin, Matt Bonner, Cully Davis & Bo Magnussen
2451 - 1103 - Cornhole Tournament Embrace your inner Midwest with a fiercely competitive Cornhole tournament! Join the guys for a Sunday afternoon of “down-on-the-farm” fun with a backyard BBQ, beers and listening to country and western music! Prizes and bragging rights are at stake. • The Williams home • For 32 men • Sunday, October 7, 2012 Price: $100/person Steve Hope, Horacio Matta, Erik Stenson & Greg Williams
2398 - 1104 - Wine Tasting at the Stanford Faculty Club Join Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Howie Rosen and his wife, Susan, at the Fall Wine Tasting and Sale at the Stanford Faculty Club. Enjoy well-known favorites such as Fogarty and perhaps discover a new gem. Discounted wines are available for sale to guests. • For 4 guests Value: $120 Howie Rosen & Susan Doherty
2200 - 1105 - Sojourn Cellars Private Wine Tasting This unique wine tasting features flights of single vineyard and appellation Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon paired with local artisan cheeses shared in a relaxed, intimate setting. Our comparative tasting allows guests to experience the nuances and distinctive qualities across our portfolio of vineyard sites. • Sonoma Town Square • For 12 guests Value: $480 Sojourn Cellars
2430 - 1107 - Your Own Glamour Shot Party You've never looked so good! Two professional hair and makeup artists will dote on you while you sip wine and nibble savories. After your transformation, you will have a fun and memorable photo shoot resulting in 15-25 professional photos to bring home. You and your friends will fondly remember this event for years to come. • For 3 women Value: $1,975 Chris Claytor, Diane Eskenazi, Debra Garriga & Rita Martinko of Images Salon
2126 - 1109 - Hike to the Sea Back by popular demand! Get ready for a gorgeous and memorable hike to the sea. Your hosts will lead you on a vigorous adventure through Huddart Park and across Skyline, ending the day in Half Moon Bay with a tasty lunch at Pasta Moon. Includes transportation back to Woodside. • For 12 women • Thursday, October 11, 2012 Value: $900 Gina Baldwin, Kristina Phipps & Mary Pinkus
2471 - 1111 - An Evening of Beauty Join San Francisco's leading personal stylist Kimberly Call for a dazzling evening of style consultation. She brings 25 years of expertise and savvy personalized advice on looking and being your best. Kimberly has transformed thousands of women and helped them highlight their best assets. You and your girlfriends could be next! Champagne and appetizers will be served. • The Shaw home • For 6 women • Thursday, May 31, 2012; 6:30pm Value: $300 Sandy Shapero & Andrea Shaw
2450 - 1114 - Wood-Fired Pizza Party This unique pizza party is a great way to celebrate a birthday, rehearsal dinner, office gathering or just a night with friends. We will roll up with our mobile wood-fired pizza oven and cook Neopolitano-style pizzas for you and your guests. Two types of salads and gelato included. • For 50 guests • At your home or private venue Value: $2,200 Rolling In Dough
2148 - 1117 - Meandering Dinner Party in the Glens You are invited to an evening of delicious and ghoulish pleasure! You will dine on delectable cuisine while enjoying the Glens at its best: at Halloween time! Drop your kids off at the first house (not to be heard from again!) and spend the rest of the evening enjoying healthy cuisine in select homes of the circle with 10 of your best friends. • Upper Circle of the Woodside Glens • For 12 guests • Saturday, October 20, 2012 Value: $1,800 Stuart & Kelly Escobar, Jim & Annie Kaskade, Howie Rosen & Susan Doherty and Walter & Rika Sujansky
2476 - 1118 - Alice in Wunderlich Hike Enjoy a beautiful three-and-a-half mile hike up through Wunderlich Park's redwood groves, oak forests and golden meadows to Alice's Restaurant. At the top, you will have earned one of the best specialty burgers in the world, a great sandwich or yummy salad. After lunch, enjoy the hike back down a different three-mile trail in time for school pick-up. • Wunderlich Park • For 15 women • Thursday, April 18, 2013 Price: $100/person Kate Muller, Mary Pinkus & Nicole Sheehan
2243 - 1119 - Hearts Tournament Party Bring your “A Game” and join us for a lively, festive Hearts tournament! Get ready to dodge the Queen of Spades or embrace her and "shoot the moon" in a battle for the ultimate prize: bragging rights! Cocktails and gourmet goodies will be provided to all players, including those eliminated along the way. • For 40 guests • Friday, March 8, 2013 Price: $75/person Stuart & Kelly Escobar, Jim & Annie Kaskade, Jason & Farah Klein, Andy & Laura Poppink and Greg & Francoise Williams
2452 - 1122 - Back-to-High School Dance! Have a friend tell your husband or significant other that you really like him and want him to ask you to the dance. Then don a pastel-colored carnation hand corsage and enjoy a night filled with bad hair photos, puffy Cheetos, spiked punch and music so loud that you don't have to hold a conversation. Drag those Candies or Espadrilles out of your closet, throw on your retro jeans, slip a comb into the back pocket and finish it off with some long, dangling earrings. Be prepared to undergo chaperone scrutiny if your skirt is too short by our own Principal Beth Polito and Vice Principal Steve Frank. Ooohhh, detention...and be prepared to dance all night long! • For 100 guests • Saturday, January 12, 2013 Price: $50/person Working Parents PTA Group: Michele Colucci, Quentin & Lisa Cooper, J. & Suzanne Crandall, Jim Diller, Brian & Ashley Dombkowski, John & Donna Novitsky, Paul Pittman & Julie Levenson, Erik & Kendra Ragatz, Jim & Dana Sanderson, Art & Emmalyn Shaw, Walter & Rika Sujansky and Jason & Magali Yoho
2429 - 1124 - Stillheart Goddess Retreat - Treehouse Room Think balance, harmony and positive spirit as we invite you to indulge in a Goddess Retreat in your own backyard! At the amazing Stillheart Institute, the beautiful and relaxing sanctuary nestled in the Woodside redwoods, you can enjoy yoga, meditation, pilates and guided hikes,and have some fun in the heated indoor pool and spa. Cook together, form a drum circle under the stars, socialize at the fire pit and enjoy an old black-and-white film, complete with popcorn. This is a truly unique experience that will leave you with memories and friendships you will always treasure. • For 40 goddesses • Thursday, March 14, 2013 Price: $500 for a Treehouse room or $250 for a Lodge room Celia Boutell, Clare Corcoran, Kelly Sallin & Francoise Williams
2574 - 1125 - Stillheart Goddess Retreat - Lodge Room Think balance, harmony and positive spirit as we invite you to indulge in a Goddess Retreat in your own backyard! At the amazing Stillheart Institute, a beautiful and relaxing sanctuary nested in the Woodside Redwoods. Enjoy yoga, meditation, pilates and guided hikes, and have some fun in the heated indoor pool and spa. Cook together and form a drum circle at night. Socialize at the fire pit and enjoy an old black-and-white film, complete with popcorn. This is a truly unique experience that will leave you with memories and friendships you will always treasure. • For 40 goddesses • Thursday, March 14, 2013 Price: $250 for a Lodge room, $500 for a Tree House room Celia Boutell, Clare Corcoran, Kelly Sallin & Francoise Williams
2279 - 1126 - Ibiza Chill—A Bohemian Club Experience Ibiza, the free-spirited island of the Spanish Balearics, has long been the world's most famous dance floor. Step into the beat of a cool European dance scene with music that fuses Mediterranean pop anthems with a laid-back Bohemian vibe. Take a stroll down Sunset Strip or visit the Chill Generation cocktail lounge. You'll taste the sweet and tranquil side of Ibiza, as well as her spicy edge, with tempting tapas, crazy cocktails or even a short siesta before dancing the night away. Dare to jet-set to this Eighth Wonder of the World. • For 150 guests • Saturday, October 13, 2012 Price: $200/person Matthew & Doretta Bonner, Andrew & Clare Corcoran, David & Laura Fox, Elliot & Heather Grant, Craig & Jaylene Harvey, Marshall & Heather Koch, Jason Krikorian & Jennifer Burkham, Jody McCormick, David & Shana Middler, Veda Orlova, Karl Power & Heather Bruchs, Jason Seed & Celia Boutell and Art & Emmalyn Shaw
2190 - 1127 - Italian Wedding Dinner & Reception That's amore! Join us for a special Italian-style "wedding," complete with a fabulously tacky spaghetti dinner, jugs of table wine and dancing. Hosted by none other than "La Famiglia," the PTA Board. One lucky couple will be chosen to walk down the aisle, so prepare yourself for a night to remember! • Hovden Hall • For 100 guests • Saturday, September 22, 2012 Price: $75/person Woodside School PTA Board
2284 - 1202 - Take Me Out to the Ballgame It’s a baseball double header! On June 2, stay at home to watch the SF Giants play the Cubs while the Nessi clan delivers a homemade dinner and treats for up to eight people. Dinner includes peanuts, gourmet hot dogs, salad, ballpark punch and 7th Inning Stretch malts right to your front row seats in front of your own TV! Then, on June 9, 2012, visit the AT&T ball park and enjoy four field-level seats right behind the Giants dugout, to watch the Giants vs. Rangers. • Saturdays, June 2 & 9, 2012 Value: $750 The Kasper-Bartels & Nessi Families
category: Family Fun date submitted: 3/12/2012 10:02 pm
2350 - 1203 - Hike the Runway This particular runway is a beautiful five-mile, docent-led hike featuring an enchanting stream, a perfect pond, unmatched ocean views, an Ohlone legend and lunch. The hike’s destination is a secret to be revealed only to the successful bidder, but you can count on a great meal at Alice's Restaurant on Skyline Road. • For 10 guests; adults and kids ages 10+ Value: $300 The Barajas-Lasky & Mees Families
category: Family Fun date submitted: 3/13/2012 9 pm
2482 - 1204 - Fire Trucks and Finger Foods Have you always wondered what's behind the doors at 3111 Woodside Road, Fire Station 7? Join the Woodside Firefighters for an afternoon of delicious treats and a tour of the firehouse. Climb inside a shiny firetruck, check out their special tools and equipment and peek inside their living quarters. You might even get the chance to turn on the siren and spray the hose. • For 3 families (up to 12 guests) Value: $450 Heather Koch, Laura Poppink & the Woodside Fire Protection District
category: Family Fun date submitted: 3/16/2012 6:25 pm
2406 - 1210 - 2-Day Preschool Popsicle Picnic Party Calling all 2-Day Preschool families! Come over to Henry's house to celebrate your child's first year of preschool with water games, a casual picnic on the lawn and a tasty frozen treat. Bring your swimsuit, picnic blanket and get ready for some fun outside with your preschool buddies and beloved teachers. All family members are welcome. • The Burkham/Krikorian home • For 20 families • Friday, June 8, 2012, 4-6pm Price: $50/family Lars & Michelle Ahlström and Jason Krikorian & Jennifer Burkham
category: Family Fun date submitted: 3/15/2012 7:23 pm
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2189 - 1211 - Family Soccer Party Take II of the Family Soccer Party, with a twist. All family members welcome but only the kids’ goals count! Come for the love of the sport, to indulge in the tasty picnic or to enjoy some friendly competition! • Barkley Fields • For 12 families (up to 50 guests) • Sunday, September 9, 2012, 10am-2pm Price: $100/family Corky & Clare Corcoran, Derek Gaffney & Linda Hymes, Scott & Meredith Raney and Greg & Francoise Williams
category: Family Fun date submitted: 2/29/2012 5:15 pm
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2267 - 1216 - Bagels, Bubbles & Backyard Fun! Join your 3-Day Preschool friends and their families for a bagel brunch relaxing and playing in the Abbo family's backyard. • For 50 guests • Sunday, June 3, 2012; 11am-1pm Price: $50/family Alison Abbo & Laura Fox
category: Family Fun date submitted: 3/11/2012 9:16 pm
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2583 - 1231 - Operetta VIP Front Row Seats - Opening Night Two front-row tickets to opening night of this year's 8th grade operetta, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Includes seat cushions, snacks and beverage at intermission. • Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Value: $40 8th Grade Class of 2012
2584 - 1232 - Operetta VIP Front Row Seats - Closing Night Four front-row tickets to closing night of this year's 8th grade operetta, “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Includes seat cushions, snacks and beverage at intermission. • Value: $75 8th Grade Class of 2012
2110 - 1301 - Middle School Monster Mash Halloween Dance Vampires, zombies and ghouls: climb out of your crypts, shake off your shrouds and join your friends and fiends at Independence Hall for a black light Halloween dance. Snacks and potions will be served, along with a frightening playlist. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes, no in-and-out privileges and adult supervision will be provided. • Independence Hall • All incoming 6th-8th graders invited • Saturday, October 27, 2012 Price: $50/student The Ashworth, Bonner, Freidenrich, Hodge-Keare, Nessi and Warren-Crandall Families
2154 - 1302 - Duct Tape Couture Workshop You already know you can fix anything with duct tape...but did you know that it's the newest trend in fashion-forward design? Mother-daughter team Linda and 7th grader Anika will lead a workshop in creative duct tape design; your child will leave with her own unique duct tape wallet, jewelry or accessory. • For 4 current 3rd-5th-grade girls • On a mutually agreeable date in the summer or after-school in the fall Value: $100 Anika & Linda C.
2202 - 1303 - Little Ladies Who Lunch Are your incoming 4th-grade girls ready to be pampered after a long, hot summer? Six 4th-grade gentlemen will spoil your little ladies with a nutritious lunch, mocktails and a yummy dessert while relaxing by the pool. The gentleman hosts will design, prepare and serve the meal as well as be at the ladies’ beck and call, promising a fun, indulgent welcome back to school! • For 4 incoming 4th-grade girls • Monday, August 27, 2012 Value: $240 Christian C., Jake E., Aidan S., Kai S., Wyatt S. & Cavanagh W.
2244 - 1304 - Popcorn and PJ's We're popping the corn and dimming the lights at the Goldberg Cinema! Join Mia, Lulu, and Isabella for a fun night of snacks, sweets and giggles while taking in a movie. Come in PJ's, sit back and enjoy the show! Transportation to and from the theater will be provided. • For 3 incoming 6th-grade girls • Friday, September 28, 2012 Value: $150 Mia G., Lulu S. & Isabella W.
2272 - 1305 - Second Grade Pool Party Get ready to splash into summer with a fun-filled pool party! Enjoy swimming with your buddies (lifeguard included), playing soccer, Wii games and more! Your hosts will prepare a yummy barbecue lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs and dessert. • The McAniff home • For 20 current 2nd graders • Sunday, June 10, 2012 Price: $50/child Heather Grant, Brandy McAniff & Meredith Raney
2293 - 1306 - Six Months of Desserts with Cate & Milla First grade budding chefs Cate and Milla will deliver scrumptious desserts to your house once a month for six months. Value: $120 Milla G. & Linda Hymes and Cate P. & Julie Levenson
category: Kid Experiences date submitted: 3/13/2012 10:13 am
2412 - 1310 - Princess Tea Party Manisha and Nora will pamper your princesses with tea, cakes and princess games. Have your little princess bring five of her best friends for an afternoon of magical fun. • For 6 guests Value: $200 Nora K. & Manisha S.
2413 - 1311 - Nothing But Net—Basketball Clinic & Pizza Incoming 7th graders Ryan, Ayla and Sophia will run a fun basketball clinic for 10 girls. Pizza and ice cream will be provided. • For 10 girls • To be scheduled on a fall minimum day Value: $120 Sophia A., Ayla E. & Ryan H.
2467 - 1312 - Capital Quilt Inspired by the 8th graders' experiences in Washington DC, the myriad sights, impressions, and memorable times are stitched together in this quilt, a treasured work of art. Each student has expressed an aspect of his or her educational trip on an individual fabric square, which were then lovingly sewn into a mosaic that will comfort and warm you for years to come. This "Capital Quilt" is a lasting and evocative rendering of the 8th graders' sense of community in learning and growing at WES! Value: $800 Susan Arbuckle
2544 - 1315 - A Sports Playdate Roll on over to Enzo P.'s house for a sporty afternoon playdate shooting hoops, kicking the ball around and dipping in the pool. As the afternoon rolls into overtime, there will be a pizza finale. • For up to 4 incoming 4th-grade boys • Mutually agreeable fall afternoon Value: $10 Enzo P.
category: Kid Experiences date submitted: 3/16/2012 10:25 pm
2550 - 1316 - Soccer Skills Play Date Join three members of Woodside Soccer Club's U8 girls team for an afternoon of drills, skills, scrimmage and treats. A perfect afternoon for budding soccer starlets. • For 6 current K-1st-grade girls Value: $60 CC G., Kathryn K. & Caroline P.
category: Kid Experiences date submitted: 3/17/2012 12:07 am
2553 - 1318 - An Afternoon Tea Party and Fashion Show Wear your finest dress and mother's pearls, we're having a tea party just for the girls. Stylists will magically do hair, makeup and nails to prepare your little star for her fashion shoot, followed by a Runway Fashion Show! Watch out for the paparazzi! • For 10 incoming K-2nd-grade girls Value: $400 Zainab Khan & Stephanie O'Connell
category: Kid Experiences date submitted: 3/17/2012 12:24 am
2554 - 1320 - A Dinner Party to Die For A murder most foul is about to be committed...and the villain will be one of you! You will be transported to another time and place for an evening of treachery, backstabbing, murder and mayhem, hosted by Ms. Sempson and her team of creative cooks and masterful mixologists. Bring your best sleuthing skills but be sure to watch your back. Whom can you trust when everyone has something to hide? • For 17 incoming middle schoolers • First or second weekend in October, 2012 Price: $250/per person Elianne Frenkel-Popell, Heather Green, Tonia Hurst, Stacy Sempson & Anne Wright
category: Kid Experiences date submitted: 3/17/2012 12:27 am
2542 - 1413 - Mixed Case of Harley Lane Wines Three bottles each of 2010 Albarino, 2010 Chardonnay, 2009 Tempranillo and 2009 Zinfandel Value: $300 Jody McCormick
2192 - 1502 - A Night at the Opera! Dress up in your best couture and join Mrs. D'Ambrosio for an evening at the San Francisco Opera. This wonderful event includes dinner, opera, and dessert! The fall performances include: Rigoletto (Sept 7-30); The Capulets and the Montagues (Sept 29-Oct 19); Moby-Dick (Oct 10-Nov 2); Lohengrin (Oct 20-Nov 9); and Tosca (Nov 15-Dec 2). • Transportation provided • For 2 students • A performance should be selected by June 2012 Value: $325 Mrs. D'Ambrosio
2053 - 1504 - Great America with Ms. Sempson Enjoy an entire day of fun and thrills with Ms. Sempson at Great America! • For 2 middle school students • Summer 2012 Value: $262 Ms. Sempson & California's Great America
2220 - 1613 - Classroom Silhouettes - 3A A grid of classroom silhouettes showcasing each student doing something they love. Value: $150 Mr. Hansen's 3rd-Grade Class
2407 - 1616 - Serving Tray with Tiles - 4A A sophisticated serving tray featuring tiles, each one hand-decorated by our budding 4th-grade artists and designers. Perfect for any candlelight party or backyard gathering. Value: $150 Ms. Garona’s 4th-Grade Class
2408 - 1617 - Serving Tray with Tiles - 4B A sophisticated serving tray featuring tiles, each one hand-decorated by our budding 4th-grade artists and designers. Perfect for any candlelight party or backyard gathering. Value: $150 Mrs. Onia’s 4th-Grade Class
2409 - 1618 - Serving Tray with Tiles - 4C A sophisticated serving tray featuring tiles, each one hand-decorated by our budding 4th-grade artists and designers. Perfect for any candlelight party or backyard gathering. Value: $150 Ms. Zaracotas’ 4th-Grade Class
2063 - 1619 - Hands to Learning, Hearts to Woodside - 5A A masterpiece by Mrs. Parker's 5th-grade students based on a Shaker quilt pattern of Hearts and Hands. Original design in watercolor and crayon. • 2x3' matted and framed Value: $150 Mrs. Parker's 5th-Grade Class
2064 - 1620 - Hands to Learning, Hearts to Woodside - 5B A masterpiece by Mr. Bell's 5th-grade students based on a Shaker quilt pattern of Hearts and Hands. Original design in watercolor and crayon. • 2x3' matted and framed Value: $150 Mr. Bell's 5th-Grade Class
2061 - 1621 - Hands to Learning, Hearts to Woodside - 5C A masterpiece by Mrs. Campbell's 5th-grade students based on a Shaker quilt pattern of Hearts and Hands. Original design in watercolor and crayon. • 2x3' matted and framed Value: $150 Mrs. Campbell's 5th-Grade Class
2403 - 1622 - Delightful Dessert Dishes - 6A A darling collection of dishes on which to serve your most delicious and decadent desserts. Each one designed and decorated by one of our dazzling 6th graders, they will delight you and your dinner guests for years to come. Value: $150 6th-Grade Class of 2012
2404 - 1623 - Delightful Dessert Dishes - 6B A darling collection of dishes on which to serve your most delicious and decadent desserts. Each one designed and decorated by one of our dazzling 6th graders, they will delight you and your dinner guests for years to come. Value: $150 6th-Grade Class of 2012
2405 - 1624 - Delightful Dessert Dishes - 6C A darling collection of dishes on which to serve your most delicious and decadent desserts. Each one designed and decorated by one of our dazzling 6th graders, they will delight you and your dinner guests for years to come. Value: $150 6th-Grade Class of 2012
2329 - 1625 - Yosemite Photo Collage - 7A The 7th-grade class trip to Yosemite is captured in this great framed collage! Featuring the beauty of Yosemite as well as the amazing 7th-grade class! Photography compliments of 7th-grade students and teachers from the trip and collage production by Dan Flores. Do not miss out on this priceless treasure! Value: $150 7th-Grade Class of 2012
2330 - 1626 - Yosemite Photo Collage - 7B The 7th-grade class trip to Yosemite is captured in this great framed collage! Featuring the beauty of Yosemite as well as the amazing 7th-grade class! Photography compliments of 7th-grade students and teachers from the trip and collage production by Dan Flores. Do not miss this priceless treasure! Value: $150 7th-Grade Class of 2012
2461 - 1801 - Rocky Mountain High Girls Getaway Come experience all the beauty and fun that summer in Colorado has to offer! Activities include white-water rafting, mountain biking, hiking and hanging in the quaint town of Breckenridge. Accommodations in a large, luxury house with hot tub and sauna, located in a wooded area with trails right outside the door. All meals included. • For 5 women • For 2 nights • Airfare not included • June 29-July 1, 2012
2288 - 2006 - Succulent Pots Color and texture are what make these small and medium succulent pots so uniquely beautiful. No green thumb required—they are virtually maintenance free. Enjoy the outdoor pots for years to come. Value: $300 Jill Wernicke
category: Garden date submitted: 3/13/2012 12:19 am
2286 - 2007 - Stunning Tropical Planter This large, beautiful planter of bromeliads and orchids will brighten your favorite room. Value: $285 Jill Wernicke
category: Garden date submitted: 3/12/2012 11:58 pm
2285 - 2009 - Stunning Tropical Planter This medium-sized tropical planter will brighten any room. Value: $250 Jill Wernicke
category: Garden date submitted: 3/12/2012 11:51 pm
2491 - 2021 - Two White Tree Roses
Value: $150 Sheree Shoch
category: Garden date submitted: 3/16/2012 7:17 pm
2576 - 2022 - Four White Bush Roses
Value: $150 Sheree Shoch
category: Garden date submitted: 3/16/2012 7:17 pm
2338 - 2023 - Herb Pot Enjoy all your favorite culinary herb delights potted in this herb pot. Keep it in a sunny spot near your kitchen and just clip fresh herbs all season long. Includes a recipe book about cooking with fresh herbs. Value: $100 Karen Flores
2558 - 2024 - Antique Window Frame Comes to Life - White Think seaside cottage...this vintage shabby-chic frame is adorned with the natural world and will look spectacular hanging from your trellis. Value: $90 Lisa Putnam & Jill Wernicke
category: Garden date submitted: 3/17/2012 12:39 am
2556 - 2025 - ANTIQUE Window Frame Comes to Life - Blue Think seaside cottage...this vintage shabby-chic frame is adorned with the natural world and will look spectacular hanging from your trellis. Value: $100 Lisa Putnam & Jill Wernicke
category: Garden date submitted: 3/17/2012 12:37 am
2211 - 2030 - Bearded Iris Add color to your garden in the spring with five iris rhizomes, which are the stems/roots that new plants grow from. Bearded irises are drought- and deer-resistant and like full sun or part shade. The winning bidder will have a choice of colors, such as purple or light blue, when the iris rhizomes are available in September or early October. Value: $35 Alyson Huey-Weaver
2497 - 2031 - Weber Summit S-420 Gas Grill This BBQ features include 9 mm-diameter stainless steel rod cooking grates, Grill Out® handle light, 12,00 BTU-per hour side burner, Snap-Jet individual burner ignition system, integrated LED tank scale, cover and propane tank. Value: $1,620 Roberts Ace Hardware
category: Garden date submitted: 3/10/2011 4:59 pm
2278 - 2033 - Ultra Chic Designer Electra Cruiser You’ll be dazzling as you cruise around town on this fashionable cruiser with a yellow daisied frame with lime green rims and classic Electra manufacturing, design and quality. To complete the package, a sun hat, picnic blanket and hamper are included, along with a $25 gift certificate to Mike’s Bikes, so you can get a good lock for your cruiser—you'll need one! Value: $900 Wendy Dransfield & Mike’s Bikes of Palo Alto
category: Garden date submitted: 3/12/2012 6:55 pm
2313 - 2105 - Eye Repair Cream, Lauren Greenberg MD line Eye repair cream with retinol. For more information, visit my blog under “products” at www.laurengreenbergmd.com/blog. Value: $70 Dr. Lauren Greenberg
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 3/13/2012 2:17 pm
2312 - 2106 - Antioxidant Moisturizer, Lauren Greenberg MD line This moisturizer has vitamins A, C, E, green tea and coQ. Feels nourishing but not heavy. For more information, visit www.laurengreenbergmd.com/skin/skin-care-products. Value: $30 Dr. Lauren Greenberg
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 3/13/2012 2:11 pm
2314 - 2107 - Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Pads, Lauren Greenberg MD line These pads are infused with glycolic acid (and witch hazel) to clean, exfoliate and help products penetrate the skin. Sixty pads in a jar. Value: $20 Dr. Lauren Greenberg
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 3/13/2012 2:25 pm
2417 - 2113 - Marc by Marc Jacobs Logo Embossed Black Leather Satchel
2421 - 2122 - Classic Vintage Gucci Purse Never used—still in original red velvet storage bag. Gucci repeat logo design with classic green and red striping with leather handles and trim. Circa 1980, this is a rare find! Value: $300 Cathy Weigle
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 3/15/2012 11:24 pm
2150 - 2126 - Luxurious Wools to Knit Up a Shawl Make a beautiful shawl with these two skeins of yarn in terra-cotta colors, one merino wool and the second soft mohair. Needles and pattern included. Value: $72 Bertha Benitez
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 2/24/2012 3:15 pm
2559 - 2130 - A Pair of Tables Made by Girl Scouts Don't miss this chance to own two wood-and-steel side tables crafted by Woodside Elementary School 4th-Grade Girl Scouts under the tutelage of furniture maker Parnell Pollioni. Value: $400 Parnell Pollioni & Woodside Girl Scout Troop 61717
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 3/17/2012 1:36 am
2455 - 2140 - Kids Rule Table & Two Chairs Handmade from redwood lumber sanded smooth and finished in colorful, non-toxic tung-oil stains. The table is 24" in diameter and 24" high with a hand-carved pattern on the top. The two chairs are 14" x 14" x 27" high with heart and star cutouts. For use indoors or outdoors. Easy to clean with mild soap and water. • Appropriate for ages 2 and up Value: $610 Barbara Butler, Artist-Builder Inc.
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 3/16/2012 3:15 pm
2557 - 2142 - Ahoy Matey! This basket of booty equips you to host a pirate party for six, ages 6+, girls or boys. Includes six pirate hats, wooden boat model kits, a large coloring book, coins, treasure maps, favors (pencils, BandAids, rings, erasers, earrings, tattoos and eye patches). The basket also includes the book Pirateology, the game League of Pirates, paper plates, napkins and six copies of the book What if You Meet a Pirate by Jan Adkins. This is all the gear you need to throw your little buccaneers next pirate-themed extravaganza! Value: $300 Susan Arbuckle & Leslie Lian
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 3/17/2012 12:37 am
2176 - 2143 - Autographed Garfield Print
Value: $75 Jim Davis, Paws Incorporated
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 2/28/2012 6:51 pm
2253 - 2308 - Shellac manicure and Olive Hill Pedicure Come experience the shellac manicure, the manicure that lasts for two weeks without chips, plus an Olive Hill pedicure. Value: $80 Danielle Casa, Olive Hill Salon
2445 - L04 - A Party To Die For..... A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity A murder mystery in our own community! To an exquisite mansion, you will ride And get a clue, no one can hide. Atelier Torso will dress our guests With vintage clothes to look their best, While we turn back the hands of time And spoil our guests with food and wine. Come eat, drink, dance and be merry But beware, the end of this party will be scary! • The Shaw home • For 12 guests • Saturday, January 26, 2013, or Saturday, February 2, 2013 Value: $6,500 Greg & Kelly Golub, Bo & Heidi Magnussen, Parnell & Claire Pollioni, Chris & Andrea Shaw and Kelly Skarakis
2080 - L08 - Second Annual Game Show Madness Prepare for our game show mashup! Our orchestrated, MC’d event will cater to your sense of hilarity and gamesmanship! Bring your buddies or your archrivals to compete for the grand prize. Prepare to cheer (and jeer) as the challenges, food, drink and festivities continue. • For 20 guests • The Burkham-Krikorian home • Saturday, September 8, 2012 Value: $2,500 Stuart & Kelly Escobar, Jack Helfand & Lauren Greenberg, Dirk & Laurel Krieger and Jason Krikorian & Jennifer Burkham
2485 - L10 - 49er Legends Flag Football It's 49er fever! This is your chance for you and your children to get on the field with retired 49ers Riki Ellison and Ronnie Lott, as well as a few surprise guests. A spirited game of flag football will be followed by a fun BBQ party. This once-in-a-lifetime experience for your team includes a raffle drawing on the day of the game for an official limited-edition NFL football signed by former player, Frank Gore (#21), the 49ers’ all-time leading rusher. • Mutually agreeable Sunday in May 2013 • For 10 dads and 10 kids • Includes certification of authentication for football Value: $4,300 Riki Ellison, David & Laura Fox, Ronnie Lott, Bo & Heidi Magnussen, Aymeric & Kelly Sallin and Art & Emmalyn Shaw
2458 - L17 - "The Speakeasy" Village Pub Progressive Party Step back into 1929 for an evening at "The Speakeasy." Five lucky couples are promised an unforgettable night that will include a luxurious tasting menu prepared by Chef Dmitry Elperin of The Village Pub, a selection of prohibited spirits and wine from the Edwards' secret cellar, decadent décor by Emily Joubert and sultry entertainment to cap off the evening. Ladies, don your flapper dresses and gentlemen, dust off your fedoras, because it's about to get crazy! The location of this party is top-secret to avoid a raid by the authorities. • For 10 guests • Friday, May 10, 2013 Value: $9,000 Edward & Alison Abbo, Paul & Silvia Edwards, Emily Joubert, Marshall & Heather Koch and The Village Pub
2582 - L24 - Be “Up All Night” with One Direction Don’t let your daughter or son miss One Direction—the hottest boy band fresh from the UK—on their almost sold out world tour this July! These lucky fans and their chaperones will be serenaded to “What Makes You Beautiful,” the pop chart sensation, in the private box of Joe Lacob, Warriors’ owner, at the Oracle Arena for the band’s quick Northern California stop this summer. • Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Oakland’s Oracle Arena • Box seats 16, up to 20 guests Value: $8,000 Joe Lacob & Nicole Curran
2535 - PS01 - Flight-of-Fashion Fashion Swap You are much too fabulous not to have your very own personal shopper! Esteemed fashion consultant and personal shopper Jen Novak of Jen Novak Consulting will work with each of you for up to two hours of individual closet consultation, followed by a “party in the basement.” Old apparel items will look fresh again in fun new combinations, created with your personal needs in mind. Outfits will be displayed with some of the latest must-have pieces available for you to try and even purchase on the spot. Return home to your refreshed closet with things that are both new, or new to you, to complement your looks for the season. Enjoy music, nibbles and libations at this spirited foray into fashion! • For 6 ladies • Thursday, September 20, 2012 Value: $3,500 Shellan Isackson
category: Premier Silent date submitted: 3/16/2012 8:30 pm
2396 - PS02 - Dames and Dogs Why should the humans have all the fun? Four lucky dogs and their women will be whisked away after Friday drop-off for a weekend of off-leash fun in Carmel with Claire and Crystal. Romp on the sands of world-famous Carmel Beach, dine in dog-friendly Carmel-by-the-Sea, hike unleashed at Garland Ranch in Carmel Valley and travel home “dog-tired” on Sunday! • For 4 women and their housebroken dogs • Friday, November 30-Sunday, December 2, 2012 Value: $1,200 Claire & Crystal Pollioni
category: Premier Silent date submitted: 3/15/2012 4:09 pm
2346 - PS03 - Putting On The Ritz Imagine hiking for several hours through gorgeous redwood forests, dining en plein air, then finding yourself luxuriating in the spa at the Half Moon Bay Ritz before a well-earned massage—just in time to be back for school pick-up. We won't tell anyone why you have that pampered glow! • For 6 guests Value: $1,320 Michelle Ahlström, Celia Boutell, Susan Doherty, Jessica Hope, Kimberley Kasper & Lisa Putnam
category: Premier Silent date submitted: 3/13/2012 6:29 pm
2081 - PS07 - Babes with Backpacks, Take III Be the babes who win the third annual offering of this fabulous three-day and two-night adventure! After being ushered from drop-off with a latté and homemade treats, you'll hike the gorgeous and grueling Dipsea Trail to the panoramic views of Stinson Beach. Explore your artistic side, then dine and drift away to sleep with friends at your side. The adventure continues the next morning with a hike on the “Double Dipsea,” a fabulous dinner and a sleepover at the Mill Valley Inn. The next day, enjoy a delicious breakfast and then meander home through Mill Valley shops, San Francisco museums or any route that strikes your fancy. • For 6 adventurous women • Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Value: $3,000 Jennifer Burkham, Lauren Greenberg, Claire Pollioni, Erika Schillinger, Terry Sculley & Sandy Shapero
category: Premier Silent date submitted: 2/4/2012 4:23 pm
2210 - PS08 - Cape Cod Lobster Fest Our wine club will prepare a true Cape Cod-style lobster and clam boil paired with fine California wines from local cellars. While waiting for your feast, listen to beach music, dine on fine hors d’oeuvres and enjoy a game of croquet with your friends. The winner receives the esteemed "Woodside Lobster Fest Champ" trophy. Past winners include well-known Woodside dignitaries. • The Hovden home • For 10 guests • Saturday, September 15, 2012 Value: $1,410 Jim Diller, Dan Flores, John Hamilton, Ken Hovden, Paul Lego & Kirk Wampler
category: Premier Silent date submitted: 3/3/2012 3:59 pm
2513 - PS14 - Home on the Range Bring the whole family to enjoy the time of their lives on a working cattle ranch. While sipping local wine, antiquing or simply enjoying the fresh air of the Sierra foothills, your children will be having good ol' fashioned fun and enjoying childhood the way it was meant to be: hiking, fishing, riding, climbing rocks and getting stuck up in trees! The best part? Your hosts will feed and tuck your kids into bed while you are savoring dinner at a Zagats-rated restaurant in a small gold-mining town. To increase your level of relaxation, you may also indulge in a private therapeutic acupuncture session provided by a licensed acupuncturist, physician and Woodside mom. All meals and snacks included. Yee haw! • 2 nights, November 2-4, 2012 • For 3 families Value: $2,850 Susan Doherty, Kelly Escobar, Claire Pollioni, Lisa Putnam & the Schumacher family, Rika Sujansky
category: Premier Silent date submitted: 3/16/2012 7:54 pm
2085 - PS15 - Laser Tag with the Donut Dudes Donuts? Yes! Laser Tag? Double yes! Join the Donut Dudes for the ultimate adventure. We’ll feast on donuts and then let the battle begin! • For 6 students, ages 6 or older • Mutually agreeable date Value: $106 Mr. Bell, Mr. Hansen, Mr. Myrtetus & Laser Quest
category: Premier Silent date submitted: 2/7/2012 5:24 pm
2516 - 1129 - Oldie/Newbie Book Club Dinner Book club is a great way to get a group of women together to get to know each other and have lots of fun over the years! A long-standing book club group will host an event for a newly formed group of new (or working, or just not-yet-connected) moms, to encourage them to enjoy the deepened friendships and sense of belonging in the community that come with being part of a book club, as well as the many pleasurable evenings that await! So ask around and rustle up some members! The "Golden Oldies" will pick a book for both groups to read and host an evening's discussion inspired by delights of plate and cup, traditionally done in the theme of the book chosen. • For 8 guests • Thursday, October 25, 2012 Value: $400 Gina Baldwin, Lori Corley, Myn Demmon, Meredith Pasquesi, Mary Pinkus, Shellan Isackson, Chris Schumacher and Eve Shaw
2538 - 1130 - Gourmet Mexican Dinner Learn how to cook authentic Mexican food with Woodside mom Bertha Benitez. You’ll make fajitas, homemade guacamole and salsa, all while enjoying tasty margaritas. • For 12 guests or 6 couples • The Shaw home • Mutually agreeable date Value: $300 Bertha Benitez & Andrea Shaw
2082 - 1132 - Woodside Shuffleboard Shootout 2012 Show us who's boss or let us whoop you in a game of shuffleboard! Enjoy an over-the-top catered dinner and cocktails followed by a raucous competition to see who slides the best puck in Woodside. • For 14 guests • Mutually agreeable weekend November 2012 through March 2013 Value: $2,000 Jason Krikorian & Jennifer Burkham
2420 - 1134 - A Window into the Slanted Door Where food is fashion and cuisine is from Indochina, Charles Phan reigns supreme. Indulge in this ultimate salute to the Slanted Door with a tantalizing array of healthy, exotic recipes. Get slanted with Singapore Slings and wine picked to complement a menu inspired by the famous San Francisco restaurant. A collaboration of chef Christine and master bartender Brandy. • For 8 guests • Spring 2013 on a mutually agreeable date Value: $700 Robert & Christine Hutchinson and Richard & Brandy McAniff
2470 - 1135 - Lattes and Lifesaving Learn the latest in CPR and other important first aid practices while enjoying delicious snacks and beverages with your friends. Training will be certified under the American Heart Association guidelines. • The Pasquesi home • For 6 guests • Tuesday, May 29, 2012; 8:30am-12:30pm Value: $700 Christine Hutchinson, Meredith Pasquesi, Sandy Shapero & Pam Isom, ICE Safety Solutions
2359 - 1136 - Nourish and Connect Enjoy a wonderful day hiking through Huddart Park, stretching out with a yoga session and dining on a deliciously nourishing lunch. • For 6 guests Value: $300 XinXin Guo, Christine Hutchinson, Nicole Perkins & Lisa Putnam
2212 - 1138 - American Cupcake's Carnival Lounge Be escorted to San Francisco for VIP treatment at the Willy Wonka-meets-Space Odyssey American Cupcake. Munch on Red Velvet Fried Chicken or Pink Popcorn Shrimp paired with signature drinks like the Drunken Ballerina or the Cotton Candy Cocktail, all followed by cupcakes galore! With this party, your imagination is your only limitation. • For 8 guests Value: $250 Jennifer Burkham, Lauren Greenberg & Laurel Krieger
2138 - 1141 - Hike the Hills Kick up your hiking heels on the Lonely Trail where our own local experts will guide the way and elucidate the natural flora of the Phleger Estate and beyond. End your three-hour hike with a scrumptious lunch at Carmen's home. • For 6 women • Friday, October 12, 2012 Value: $120 Carmen DiCinque, Lisa Frieden, Lisa Putnam & Sandy Shapero
2536 - 1144 - Wine, Women and Chocolate Enjoy a winter's evening with your favorite gal friends, good wine and delectable chocolates. • For 10 guests • January 2013 Value: $225 Margaret Belton, Jeanne Connolly & Sheree Shoch
2174 - 1145 - Stinson Girls’ GetAway Enjoy two days and two nights at a darling beach bungalow in Stinson Beach. Hike Mount Tamalpais, learn to stand-up paddle board in the Bolinas Lagoon, bird watch, take long walks on the beach, build sand castles or just relax with your girlfriends. Transportation and gourmet meals provided. • For 6 women • Mid-week in October Value: $2,800 Kate Muller, Andrea Shaw & Kelly Skarakis
2268 - 1147 - Tamales and Tequila Learn how to make authentic and delicious tamales just like abuelita from the Fox family matriarch, Mama Carmen. In the comfort of your own home, enjoy slow-cooked meat, the freshest handmade masa by Bertha and wash it all down with sips of Artá, Woodside's favorite tequila. • For 4 guests Value: $600 Bertha Benitez & Laura Fox
2580 - 1148 - Two Tickets to the San Francisco Opera Summer Season Two tickets to a performance of San Francisco Opera’s 2012 Summer performances at the War Memorial Opera House, Monday through Thursday evenings, June 12, 2012—July 3, 2012. Refer to www.sfopera.com for schedule. Value: $180 San Francisco Opera
2166 - 1218 - Christmas Tree Lane Join us for a stroll down Christmas Tree Lane in the heart of Palo Alto. Capture the magic of the season in the lit-up holiday wonderland. After the stroll, come inside the themed "Twas the Night before Christmas” house for a pizza party and ornament decorating. • Fulton Street, Palo Alto • For 3 families • Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Value: $400 Heather & Judy Koch
category: Family Fun date submitted: 2/27/2012 11:44 pm
2057 - 1221 - Family Night on Santa Cruz Ave Shop for great toys and games at Cheeky Monkey, then enjoy pizza at Amici’s. • $200 Cheeky Monkey gift card • $30 Amici’s gift card valid Monday-Thursday, not valid for delivery Value: $230 Amici's East Coast Pizzeria and Cheeky Monkey Toys
category: Family Fun date submitted: 1/26/2012 4:40 pm
2257 - 1222 - Family Hike and Picnic Lace up those little boots time to hit the trails with the kids! Hike up to Salamander Flat and enjoy a scrumptious picnic with a junior naturalist leading the way. • Wunderlich Park • For 2 families Value: $200 The Putnam-Carlsmith & Ragatz Families
category: Family Fun date submitted: 3/9/2012 12:05 pm
2333 - 1223 - Mother-Daughter Flower Arranging Tea Party Create your own candlelight couture table centerpieces during our mother-daughter flower arranging tea. Each mother will create a special centerpiece and each daughter will create their very own arrangement, followed by a lovely tea party. This fun workshop will be led by Karen Flores, who teaches family flower arranging at Filoli. • For 4 guests Value: $200 Karen Flores
category: Family Fun date submitted: 3/13/2012 3:23 pm
2048 - 1225 - Palo Alto Family Fun Enjoy an evening of pizza and family fun at the Winter Lodge and California Pizza Kitchen. • $40 gift certificate to California Pizza Kitchen • Family 4-pack to Winter Lodge including ice skate rentals Value: $88 California Pizza Kitchen & The Winter Lodge
category: Family Fun date submitted: 1/26/2012 3:33 pm
2049 - 1226 - Jigsaw Java Pizza and Puzzle Party Calling puzzle lovers of all ages! Enjoy the combination of building puzzles and eating pizza at Jigsaw Java in Redwood City. Visit www.jigsawjava.com for more information. • For 4 people Value: $60 Jigsaw Java
category: Family Fun date submitted: 1/26/2012 3:22 pm
2552 - 1227 - Two Guest Passes for San Francisco Zoo • Expires December 31, 2012 Value: $30 San Francisco Zoo
category: Family Fun date submitted: 1/31/2012 5 pm
2052 - 1228 - Two Passes to Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
Value: $24 Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
category: Family Fun date submitted: 1/26/2012 3:41 pm
2568 - 1229 - Four Passes to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center
2579 - 1233 - Four passes to the Hiller Aviation Museum Two VIP passes good for a total of 4 admissions to the museum. Expires 6/30/2013. Value: $44 Hiller Aviation Museum
2469 - 1321 - Jewelry Beading Clinic Come spend an afternoon beading necklaces, earrings, rings or bracelets. This fun-filled clinic includes snacks, beading supplies and equipment. • For 4 girls current K-5-grade girls • A weekend afternoon, ideally in December Value: $400 Kyra P.
2143 - 1329 - Swim and Sushi Party Enjoy an afternoon of swimming, sushi making and tasty sweets with seven of your fellow mermaids (or mermen). • For 8 incoming 4th graders • Mutually agreeable date April-October Value: $150 Hannah M.
2087 - 1331 - Cooking with Ben and Larsen Join 5th graders Larsen and Ben to learn to make homemade pasta. Cook and eat a simple Italian lunch followed by a delicious dessert! • For 4 current 5th graders • Mutually agreeable weekend day Value: $100 Ben G. & Larsen W.
2443 - 1332 - Pony Playdate Join Brittany and Jessica for a fun afternoon of pony crafts, pony-related snacks and, of course, rides on real ponies Rocky, Millie and Melody! No experience required—just a love of ponies! • For 4 currently 1st-4th graders Value: $80 Brittany & Jessica F.
category: Kid Experiences date submitted: 3/16/2012 10:20 am
2249 - 1334 - A Crafty Valentine's Party Do you ever wish you could make your Valentine's Day cards with all sorts of specialty papers, craft punches, beautiful stamps and embellishments? Second grader Laynie will be your host at this pre-Valentine's Day party as she shares examples of some cool homemade card ideas. Includes a Valentine's theme lunch. • For 10 current 2nd-4th graders • Mutually agreeable date around Valentine's Day 2013 Value: $75 Laynie S.
2348 - 1335 - Yoga for Kids Enjoy 45 minutes of yoga with Tara and her yoga mom, Nicole, followed by a light snack. • For 4 incoming 3rd graders Value: $75 Tara & Nicole P.
2393 - 1336 - In-N-Out and Mini Golf Incoming 4th grader Tommy will take three boys out for burgers and a round of mini-golf. • Mutually agreeable date this summer Value: $75 Tommy A.
2245 - 1339 - Games Night Join Aryah and Eliza for an evening of board games, swimming and fun. • For 4 current 4th graders • Mutually agreeable date in May/June 2012 Value: $60 Eliza & Susan I. and Aryah S.
2137 - 1340 - Chocolate Chip Pancakes and Playdate Join Luke and Peyton for a chocolate chip pancake breakfast and a chance to catch up after the summer months. Mothers will enjoy a glass of champagne or cup of great coffee while their children play. • For 2 incoming 3rd-grade boys • Mutually agreeable Saturday morning Value: $50 Michelle Warford & Cathy Weigle
2282 - 1341 - Art Workshop Learn how to draw animals, witches and self-portraits with 3rd grader Allison. • For 6 current 1st graders • Sunday, June 3, 2012 Value: $50 Allison P. & Julie Levenson
2543 - 1343 - A Sweet Playdate Come on over and bake away the afternoon with Ava P.! Cookies, a cake or whatever your sweet tooth desires. Enjoying a quick dip in the hot tub while the goodies are in the oven is the icing on the cake. • For up to 4 incoming 5th-grade girls • Mutually agreeable fall afternoon Value: $20 Ava P.
category: Kid Experiences date submitted: 3/16/2012 10:20 pm
2495 - 1344 - Eggs and Muffins for a Month Nicki and Elena will deliver one dozen fresh organic eggs from their own "farm," along with a basket of freshly baked muffins every Sunday for one month. • Mutually agreeable month Value: $40 Nicki & Elena B.
2441 - 1347 - Color Me Mine and Ice Cream Join 7th graders Brittany and Jessica and paint your favorite pottery at Color Me Mine, then head to Cold Stone for ice cream! • For 2 current 1st-4th graders Value: $30 Brittany & Jessica F.
category: Kid Experiences date submitted: 3/16/2012 10:14 am
2399 - 1348 - Preschool Valentine—Making Party Does the thought of making Valentines for the entire Preschool class make your heart race? Why not send your preschoolers on a Valentine-making playdate with Nico and Oliver! The boys will host a crafty party with snacks and all the trimmings to make beautiful cards for their classmates. Bring them over to Nico's house after school and have their Valentines done by 3:10 pickup! • For up to five 5-Day preschoolers • Thursday, February 7, 12:30-2:45pm Value: $25 Oliver H. & Nico P.
2475 - 1351 - A Tea Party with Cupcakes and Sky Fourth grader Sky will help your daughter and a friend make and decorate cupcakes, which they will then enjoy as part of an elegant tea party. Sky's mother will be there to drive and supervise. • At your home or ours • For 2 girls Value: $20 Sky & Sandy S.
2033 - 1722 - Celebrate at Spring Down Get to know the world of horses at Spring Down Equestrian Center’s beautiful facility. Enjoy grooming and tacking up a horse, learn about horse safety and horse handling and have a private lesson on horseback. Lessons for four riders are included in the package. • For 6 to 20 guests Value: $180 Carol Goodstein, Spring Down Equestrian Center
2449 - 1726 - Ride Like an Olympian or at Least with One! Take a private, one-hour lesson with 2008 Beijing Olympic Three-Day Eventing Individual Silver Medalist, Gina Miles. Gina will provide individualized instruction on your horse or pony on the flat or over fences at the Horse Park of Woodside (must be a Horse Park member or purchase a Horse Park day-use pass) or other suitable Woodside location. • Mutually agreeable date in 2012 Value: $150 Hillary Bates, Whiskey Hill Farm
2027 - 1808 - La Quinta Resort Tennis Villa Enjoy three blissful nights at our 2-bed/2.5-bath villa after playing tennis and golf, swimming, biking, hiking or visiting the spa at the beautiful La Quinta Resort and Club in the California desert. Perfect for a long holiday weekend. See www.laquintaresort.com for photos. • Sleeps up to 6 • Not available November 24-December 2, December 26-January 1, weeks of Ski and Spring breaks Value: $1,500 Lars & Michelle Ahlström
2224 - 1810 - Family Home in Bear Valley Relax and recharge in this comfortable home in Bear Valley, located in one of the most spectacular, remote parts of the Sierras. Includes 3 bedrooms and sleeps 8. Walk to the beach, kayak, fish or bike to nearby Ebbetts Pass. • 3-4 night stay • Available in summer or fall, mutually agreeable dates; winter dates available, but require snowmobiles for access Value: $1,200 Arvidsson Family
2581 - 1817 - Tahoe Week Getaway Enjoy a classic ski house with beautiful views of Tahoe right on the golf course at Northstar. Enjoy golf, biking, hiking and horseback riding in the summer or ski 'til you drop in the winter. The house is conveniently served by a shuttle system to take you anywhere you need to go in Northstar. • 3 Bedroom, 2 bath (sleeps up to 7) • Mutually agreeable week excluding July 4th, Christmas, New Year and Ski Week Value: $2,000 Lauren Greenberg & Jack Helfand
2127 - 1901 - Family Meal-Planning Workshop In this two-and-a-half hour interactive workshop held in the comfort of your home, you and up to five friends will discover powerful, yet easy-to-apply practices for developing your own family meal routine—one that helps you connect over dinner, not fight over food. • For 6 guests Value: $1,194 Jennifer McClanahan-Flint, Food On Our Table
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 2/15/2012 12:40 am
2030 - 1911 - Pie-Baking Class and Farm Lunch Join professional pastry chef Kathleen for a course on pie-baking and learn the secrets to baking the perfect pie. Enjoy a farm fresh lunch from Lisa's garden while the pies bake and then indulge in your creation...and bring home a fresh, hot pie! • For 6 guests • Mutually agreeable date in late summer Value: $300 Kathleen & Lisa Putnam
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 1/12/2012 2:54 am
2259 - 1912 - Just Juice Me Please join us for a juicy garden lunch! We will pick the ripest, most delicious heirloom and local fruits and veggies on the planet and learn how to juice. After the workshop, sit down to a gorgeous lunch from Lisa's garden. • Lisa's house and garden • For 6 guests • Thursday, September 20, 2012 Value: $300 Laura Fox, Karen Gunn, Lisa Putnam & Liz Stangle
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 3/9/2012 1:17 pm
2076 - 1917 - Seasonal Dessert of the Month A seasonal dessert delivered to your home the first week of each month. • Serves 6 people • June 2012-May 2013 Value: $180 Donna Abbey
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 2/2/2012 1:05 am
2016 - 1920 - Gourmet Ice Cream Flavor of the Month Enjoy decadent, exotic, handmade super-premium ice cream delivered to your door. Made using the finest organic ingredients, spices and secret flavorings. • 9 pints, delivered September through May Value: $125 Linda Hymes
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 1/7/2012 2:17 pm
2181 - 1926 - Station 1 Gift Certificate
Value: $100 Station 1 Restaurant
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 2/28/2012 7:12 pm
2191 - 1928 - Snack and Track YoU REALLY WANT TO BRING SNACKS FOR “SNACK AND TRACK”, BUT lack THE TIME? Let Mia bring healthy snacks for a week to a 1st-grade class! Value: $100 Bertha Benitez
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 2/29/2012 10:13 pm
2025 - 1930 - Truly Awesome Chocolate Chunk Cookies With dark Valrhona chocolate, crisp edges and a soft, doughy center, these heavenly disks of comfort redefine the cookie as an art form. You've tried the rest, now bid on the best. • 2 dozen, delivered on a mutually agreeable date Value: $50 Linda Hymes
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 1/7/2012 2:39 pm
2022 - 1933 - Designer Cupcakes Your next classroom donation is covered! A batch of yummy homemade frosted cupcakes bejeweled with M&M's will be delivered to the school to celebrate the holiday of your choice. Value: $40 Milla G. & Josie L.
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 1/7/2012 2:32 pm
2351 - 1934 - Blackberry Pie & Ice Cream This mother-daughter team will deliver a warm, delicious blackberry pie with vanilla ice cream right to your doorstep. Includes a keepsake pie dish to enjoy for future delights! Value: $40 Audrey & Shannon M.
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 3/13/2012 10:01 pm
2271 - 1937 - Basket O’ Veggies You betcha—the best veggies you have ever tasted, fresh to your door! Ryan will harvest some incredible edibles from his garden and deliver them to you. Value: $30 Ryan C.
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 3/12/2012 1:20 am
2086 - 1942 - Ben's Caramel Squares Enjoy a batch of Ben's famous caramel squares, along with the "secret" recipe for these Irish treats. Your kids will be thrilled! Value: $20 Ben G.
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 2/7/2012 5:30 pm
2442 - 1943 - Organic Eggs and Fresh Herbs One dozen fresh organic eggs plus an assortment of fresh herbs delivered to you twice during the year. Value: $20 Brittany & Jessica F.
category: Local Gourmet date submitted: 3/16/2012 10 am
2235 - 2035 - Succulent Wreath-Making and Gourmet Lunch Spend a relaxing morning making a succulent wreath with Linda Roark, Gamble Garden’s succulent expert and artist. After creating your own wreath, enjoy a gourmet lunch in Jill’s inspirational gardens. • For 8 guests • Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 10am Value: $720 Lisa Putnam, Jill Wernicke & Francoise Williams
2221 - 2037 - Garden Consultation with Danna Spend two hours with garden consultant Danna, an expert horticulturalist and president of the Portola Valley Garden Club. Danna is a problem solver and will look at the macro of your site and listen to your hopes and desires for your garden. She is a true plant expert and knows horticulture through and through. Value: $300 Danna Breen
category: Garden date submitted: 3/6/2012 12:39 am
2295 - 2038 - Wreath-Making Luncheon You will have all the tools, supplies and instruction provided to create beautiful one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths! After all your hard work, we will serve you a lovely lunch. • The Flores home • For 6 guests • November or December 2012 Value: $230 Karen Flores & Nicole Laubscher
category: Garden date submitted: 3/13/2012 1:05 pm
2223 - 2039 - Garden Fairies Sit back, relax and let us plant your vegetable garden for you! The garden fairies will plant your seasonal garden into your well-prepared, full-sun garden beds. Includes summer veggies planted in spring and winter veggies planted in late summer. • Up to 4 raised beds Value: $225 Karen Gunn, Lisa Putnam, Jen Upson & Jill Wernicke
2444 - 2040 - Garden Delights for a Year Enjoy a special garden-related item delivered each month from September 2012 through April 2013. Items will include the famous Albion rose plant, a lovely potted orchid, fresh garden veggies and special event flower arrangements! Value: $210 Mary Beth Erickson, Karen Flores & Leslie Lian
category: Garden date submitted: 3/16/2012 10:25 am
2222 - 2041 - Children's Gardening Classes Ah, the joy of children's laughter in the garden! Let local gardening sisters Lisa and Kathleen cultivate that joy in your child. We will teach and share all the gardening basics—sowing seeds, planting, tending and harvesting. • 2 classes of 2 hours each, fall and spring • Carlsmith-Putnam Home • For 6 children Value: $180 Lisa & Kathleen Putnam
category: Garden date submitted: 1/31/2012 6:00 pm
2094 - 2147 - The Worth Collection Gift Certificate Treat yourself to a visit to The Worth Collection, a line of women's designer separates styled for the way women live today. Use this gift certificate toward something special—just for you! Value: $300 Elizabeth Bellock, Worth Woodside
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 2/9/2012 11:28 pm
2050 - 2151 - Leaf and Petal Gift Certificate-1
Value: $50 Leaf and Petal
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 1/26/2012 3:15 pm
2071 - 2152 - Leaf and Petal Gift Certificate-2
Value: $50 Leaf and Petal
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 1/26/2012 3:15 pm
2124 - 2153 - Manny's Shoes Gift Certificate
Value: $50 Manny's Shoes
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 2/14/2012 6:16 pm
2059 - 2154 - Bits and Pieces Gift Certificate
Value: $25 Bits and Pieces
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 1/26/2012 4:52 pm
2299 - 2155 - Costco Gift Certificate
Value: $25 Costco
category: Gifts & Goods date submitted: 3/13/2012 5:17 pm
2142 - 2202 - Personal Training Gift Certificates-1 Five one-hour personal training sessions with Adriana, Personal Trainer and Movement Specialist at Total Body Motion. • Expires August 30, 2012 Value: $475 Adriana G Mireles, Total Body Motion
2308 - 2203 - Personal Training Gift Certificates -2 Five one-hour personal training sessions with Adriana, Personal Trainer and Movement Specialist at Total Body Motion. • Expires August 30, 2012 Value: $475 Adriana G Mireles, Total Body Motion
2250 - 2205 - Swimming Lessons Four private swimming lessons in the privacy of a Woodside backyard pool. Stephanie offers lessons to learn to swim and for competitive swimmers, children and adults. She is a year-round swim teacher and a lifelong competitive swimmer. Lessons must be booked by June 1st to redeem for summer 2012. Value: $200 Stephanie Couch
2315 - 2206 - Two Tickets to a Pac-12 Basketball Game Impossible to buy! Two tickets to a 2012-13 Stanford Men’s PAC-12 game. Seats are on the floor across from the Stanford bench. • Mutually agreeable Pac-12 game Value: $200 Wendy Warren Crandall
2362 - 2207 - Tennis Anyone? Join tennis pro Chris Bradley for a one-hour lesson at a Woodside tennis court. Chris teaches ages 4-100. You can bring a group of up to six players of all ages. Chris has coached many Woodsiders over the years and promises to deliver a fun-filled session to get you running, laughing and improving your game! Then take your gear along in your new tennis backpack. • For 6 guests • Includes a Babolat Roland Garros tennis backpack Value: $180 Chris Bradley, USPTA P1 Tennis Professional and the Woodside Tennis Shop
2292 - 2208 - Ladies' Woodside Wander Bike Ride Have you wanted to get into cycling, but did not know where to start? This item is a perfect introduction to cycling in Woodside. Join WES moms Susan and Meghan on a mellow bike ride through some of our town’s loveliest hidden lanes. We will dust off our bikes and meet after drop-off on an agreeable Thursday morning during the 2012-13 school year. A yummy and healthy lunch will be served at a host's private home after our ride. Rest assured that your ride will be conducted at the level of the guests. You will also be treated to a basic bike tune-up by the team at Bicycle Outfitters. • For 2 ladies Value: $170 Meghan Clark, Susan Doherty & The Bicycle Outfitters
2533 - 2311 - Expert Hair Consult and Cut Impress your friends with a new haircut by expert hair designer Nobue Kawahara of Aveda's Legar Salon on California Avenue in Palo Alto. Gratuity not included. Value: $85 Nobue Kawahara, Legar Salon
2454 - 2312 - Pre-Construction Services Custom Homes of Woodside will provide pre-construction services for an addition, custom home, new barn or guest house, including attending all town meetings, all permit expediting and cost breakdown and analysis. We will project manage the complete submittal package and permit tracking. Value: $6,500 Custom Homes of Woodside, Inc.
2213 - 2316 - Who Do You Think You Are? Where are you really from and how did you get to where you are today? Using your DNA and cutting-edge genetic genealogy tools, you will be taken "beyond the paper trail" on a fascinating, highly personalized exploration of the molecular magic of YOU. Map the heritage in your genes, explore the world of your early ancestors and grow your family tree like never before. Join individuals like Oprah and Harry Connick Jr. in taking one of the most profound journeys of personal discovery possible. • Includes 23andMe lifetime memberships for two people Value: $800 Brian & Ashley Dombkowski
2096 - 2318 - Differentiating Middle and High School Options Is Saint Francis or Sacred Heart better? How hard is it to get into Menlo School? What are the public school options? Which tests should my child take? As a local business, Cardinal Education has a wealth of experience discreetly counseling families on school selection and how those choices may affect college admissions. We will host a one-hour seminar followed by open-ended Q&A for you and up to five other families. • Your home • Not redeemable for cash/monetary equivalent • Expires August 31, 2012 Value: $600 Allen Koh, Cardinal Education
2101 - 2319 - What Really Matters to Colleges? Is an “A” in a regular course better than a “B” in an honors course? What are the "best" extracurricular activities? How complex is the application process? Cardinal Education can provide you valuable insight on your child's current trajectory, and how grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities impact college prospects. We will host a one-hour seminar followed by open-ended Q&A for you and up to five other families. • Your home • Not redeemable for cash/monetary equivalent • Expires August 31, 2012 Value: $600 Allen Koh, Cardinal Education
2104 - 2320 - Learning Difficulties: What Doctors and Schools Don't Tell You Was your child slow to read, have illegible handwriting or poor time management and study skills? Do you have homework battles? Might your child have a learning disability? Cardinal Education can help you identify the signs of learning difficulties and the resources and methods to remedy them in this private seminar and Q&A for your family. • Expires February 28, 2013 Value: $500 Allen Koh, Cardinal Education
2199 - 2321 - Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp A $500 tuition credit for an available camp session, summer 2012 or 2013. • Must meet specified conditions and terms • Requires a completed application and deposit Value: $500 Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp
2054 - 2323 - CLASSIC Kids Photography Gift Certificate • Limit 2 children, additional subjects $35 each • Includes sitting fee and 8x10” B&W portrait • Sittings available Tuesday-Friday; Saturday sittings are an additional $100 Value: $440 Classic Kids Photography of Los Gatos
2198 - 2326 - Independence Hall for Six Hours A $100 refundable deposit and proof of liability insurance will be required to reserve the hall. Value: $360 The Town of Woodside
2069 - 2327 - Fine Art Portrait Session - A • Includes a garden portrait session in San Ramon and 11x14” color print. • Other locations available for small fee • Expires December 2012 Value: $350 Creative Images By Jessica
2177 - 2328 - Fine Art Portrait Session - B Includes a garden portrait session in San Ramon and 11x14” color print. • Other locations available for small fee • Expires December 2012 Value: $350 Creative Images By Jessica
2178 - 2329 - Fine Art Portrait Session - C Includes a garden portrait session in San Ramon and 11x14” color print. • Other locations available for small fee • Expires December 2012 Value: $350 Creative Images By Jessica
2179 - 2330 - Fine Art Portrait Session - D Includes a Garden Portrait session in San Ramon and 11x14” color print. • Other locations available for small fee • Expires December 2012 Value: $350 Creative Images By Jessica
2180 - 2331 - Fine Art Portrait Session - E Includes a Garden Portrait session in San Ramon and 11x14” color print. • Other locations available for small fee • Expires December 2012 Value: $350 Creative Images By Jessica
2119 - 2335 - Wizbots Summer Camp Gift certificate for a one-week, half-day Wizbots Summer Camp in 2012. Camp locations in San Carlos, Menlo Park and Palo Alto. • For 1 child entering 2nd-6th grade Value: $250 Wizbots: Creative Robotics for Kids
2043 - 2336 - Two Private Tutoring Sessions - 1 Tutoring sessions are one-on-one and customized to meet the unique needs of the student in a variety of K-12 subjects and standardized test preparation. Build confidence, motivation and a love of learning! • Expires December 31, 2012 Value: $220 Tutor Corps
2046 - 2337 - Two Private One-on-One Tutoring Sessions - 2 Tutoring sessions are customized to meet the unique needs of the student in a variety of K-12 subjects and standardized test preparation. Build confidence, motivation and a love of learning! • Expires December 31, 2012 Value: $220 Tutor Corps
2197 - 2339 - Independence Hall for Three Hours A $100 refundable deposit and proof of liability insurance will be required to reserve the hall. Value: $180 The Town of Woodside
2029 - 2340 - Free Veterinary Exam A free vet exam for a dog or cat, including appropriate tests or vaccines. Value: $175 William St. Lawrence DVM, Village Square Veterinary Hospital
2032 - 2348 - Massage Gift Certificate One-hour massage or use toward chiropractic services. Value: $85 Dr. Ellen Hoffman & Dr. John Moore of Portola Valley Chiropractic and Massage Center
2121 - 2356 - CuriOdyssey Three-Month Family Membership • For 2 adults and children under 18 in the same household Value: $50 CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point
2169 - 2357 - Six Studio Visits to Laurel Street Arts Certificate is not valid toward cost of product and expires February 13, 2013. Value: $48 Laurel Street Arts
2044 - 2359 - Four VIP Passes to Fine Arts Museums of SF Passes to the de Young Fine Arts Museum and/or the Legion of Honor. Value: $40 Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
2088 - 2365 - Family Pack to Young Performers Theatre Includes 2 child and 2 adult tickets to any 3:30pm show of the 2012 season. • Valid until December 31, 2012 Value: $34 Young Performers Theatre
2347 - 2367 - Mom's Help 101 Do you ever need help doing all you need to do in a day? Incoming 7th grader Emma will come over for two hours and entertain your kids so you can focus on the tasks at hand. She is great with little kids and an expert baby rocker. • For up to 3 children Value: $12 Emma M.
