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Cocktails at Cuyana - December 4th, 2015
Kick off this holiday season with a ladies-only party celebrating some of our favorite things: wine, friends, and fashion! 15 fabulous ladies will be transported to the beautiful Cuyana store overlooking Union Square. Enjoy a special private wine tasting by Turnbull Wine Cellars while experiencing the sights and sounds of the holidays. Be wined and dined with a bird's eye view of the Macy's eighty-three foot Christmas Tree while mingling with other Hillcrest Moms. Shilpa Shah, a 2nd grade Hillcrest Mom, is one of the co-founders of Cuyana, a premium women's essentials brand dedicated to the philosophy of "Fewer, Better Things". As an added bonus you will be able to take home a signature Cuyana item and monogram it yourself as your special gift. You also will automatically be entered into a raffle for a personal styling appointment with professional stylist Lisa Raja ($250 value) former owner of famed fashion boutique Iniam and also a wonderful Hillcrest Mom. We will provide the transportation, space, and trimmings... You bring the merriment and fun! Top 15 bidders. 7-11pm.
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Seasonal Sips & Snacks at Southie - December 13, 2015
Join Rebekah and Rich Wood for a delicious sampling of their menu at Southie, Wood Tavern's hip little brother. Whatever the specially prepared menu is for the evening, everything you taste will be fresh from their innovative kitchen and you surely will not go home hungry. And make sure to stick around for some wine or beer off the tap, of course. Great way to kick off the holiday season! Top 12 couples.
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Hosted Day of Golf at Sequoyah Country Club - January 10, 2016
Join Kindergarten Dad Mike Ebeid for a day of golf at the historic Sequoyah Country Club. 19th hole (lunch and drinks in the clubhouse) included. Make-up date to be arranged if weather is inclement. Top 3 individual bidders; you may bid on more than one spot if you'd like to take a friend.
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Yoga Party - January 10, 2016
Enjoy an afternoon of yoga taught by Hillcrest's own Aviva Black at the beautiful home of Kelli Brown. Gaze out at the bay, enjoy the soothing class, and then relax with a glass of wine and gourmet nibbles. Top 7 individual bidders.
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Women's Winter Wonderland Weekend - January 22 - 24, 2016
It's a Women's Winter Wonderland Take Three. Whether you like to ski, snowboard, snowshoe or just sit by the fire and enjoy the view, this winter weekend is for you. Come spend a weekend with a view...and with some new (or not-so-new) friends. Eight lucky winners will spend the weekend at the beautiful Chow-Cook "lodge," complete with great views and access to cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowshoeing trails. Want to ski? No problem. Would you like to try snowshoeing? It can be arranged. This weekend getaway comes complete with great food, lots of wine, good conversation, transportation to and from Tahoe and valet service to your desired activities! Top 8 bidding ladies.
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Mahjong Mamas - January 30, 2016
This mahjong tutorial party will walk you through the basics of mahjong. Mahjong is a popular gambling game that is played all over the world. Once you pick up the basics, you can play against people who've been doing it for years. It's as much a game of luck as it is skill. Food and wine will be provided--you bring your competitive edge. Top 12 bidders.
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Steep & Deep - 80's Family Ski Party - February 5, 2016
Ready for a winter of hover-skiing and ice-boarding? Grab your little wookies, jump in a rebel snowspeeder and head up to ... Hoth Highlands Club, to enjoy a cozy and retro "Warren Miller style" family ski evening right here in Oakland. We'll be showing classic ski/snowboard movies on the big screen, giving away prizes, and enjoying excellent apres ski fare, along with beverages ranging from hot chocolate and apple cider to your favorite 80s drinks (B52 anyone?). We'll arrange transportation for those needing a designated driver. This fun party is for the whole family - kids and adults. Adults should plan to attend in 80s ski attire, and it would be sweet to see a little neon on the kids too! Top 8 families.
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Cooking Class Happy Hour - February 18, 2016
Eight lucky winners will spend an evening cooking, eating and drinking with the professional cooking staff at the amazingly beautiful Williams-Sonoma test kitchen in San Francisco. You will learn, drink, and have a personal cooking experience with the industry's best educational and talented instructors! Top 8 individual bidders.
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Vive La France & Bon Appetit - February 20, 2016
Entre-nous, it should be a fait accompli that you’ll want to be transported to the French countryside at an intimate dinner party par excellence celebrating the South of France. We will mangez bien as we nibble on regional hors d’œuvres and amuse-bouches and feast on authentic haute cuisine (ok, maybe not haute, but cuisine at least) at this plated dinner for bon vivants. We'll sample the vin and spirits of Southern France, with their certain je ne sais quoi. Parties are our true raison d'etre. Join us s'il vous plaît! Top 5 couples.
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Irish Pub Quiz Night - February 27, 2016
Think you know it all? Come test your general knowledge in a fine auld battle of wits as part of Hillcrest's first ever Irish pub quiz night! Entrants will be assigned to a team with other high-minded competitors in the cosy surroundings of a pub-like atmosphere complete with traditional food and drink. Competitors will get the opportunity to compete head-to-head in a quiz with the aim of determining which team has the best general knowledge of trivial-pursuit-style questions. No former experience of or special expertise in pub quizzes required. Top 8 couples.
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