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Golden Paddle
Purchase as many $50 raffle tickets as you want: each one will increase your chances of winning the coveted "golden paddle." Right before the Live Auction, we’ll determine how many tickets have been sold and how much money has been raised with this raffle. Then we’ll draw the winning ticket. If you are the winner, you will get 30% of the total raised to use as you wish in the auction! The other 70% goes to Hillcrest, so everybody wins. What will you do with the winnings? The first grade quilt, the guys’ fly fishing weekend, a seat on the ever-popular beer bus, or all of the above...The choices are out of this world! (Prize will be awarded as a credit to the winning bidder’s account. Any amount remaining after live and silent auction purchases have been deducted will be donated to the school.)
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Grady Dinner & Wine Pairing
Join Sebastian and Laura Grady for an elegant evening of gourmet food and wine pairings. Guests will move from room to room for each course. Past pairings have included Dungeness Crab Cakes with Red Chili Aioli paired with vintage Dom Perignon and Short Ribs Provencale with Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes paired with Caymus Special Select Cabernet Sauvignon. You may also enjoy picking your own wine selection from the Grady Wine Cellar. Plan to stay for the evening as it will be out of this world! Date to be determined by winning bidders and hosts. Top 3 couples.
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A Party on the Playa...Burning Man, Hillcrest-Style - April 9, 2016
Not for the faint of heart, this evening in Black Rock City is sure to ignite your inner burner. Join our temporary Hillcrest village on Saturday, April 9th for a night of radical self-expression and Playa living. With live music and an ever-flowing ice block, you will engage in a participatory experience that will put you in touch with your inner selves. By the end of the evening, you will think you were at the real Burning Man...although we'll stop short at requiring you to bring your own food for survival. Clothing is not optional at this event. Top 20 bidding couples.
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Guys' Beer Bus III: I Left My Liver in San Francisco - March 12, 2016
We've done the North Bay. We've done the East Bay. Now we are going across the Bay. Join us as we visit some of the finest breweries in San Francisco... and on a friggin' limo bus that has beer in it. Yeah, you read that right. A limo bus, with beer, taking you to places that make beer, to drink more beer! Oh, and that's not all. All winners get a year-long membership to the Hillcrest Dad's Beer Club, which includes FREE BEER during our monthly gatherings. So what are you waiting for? Top 20 guys.
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Bachelorettes in Space - June 4, 2016
The limo bus has been booked and karaoke joint reserved, so we can give the lucky bride the bachelorette party she deserves! Put on your black dresses and highest heels and come with us to San Francisco ready for drinks, food, laughter, and squeals. Who will the lucky bride be? It could be you! The highest bidder will "star" as the bride, while 10 other lucky ladies (and your 5 hostesses) will rock on as her bridesmaids. This will be a night of many surprises -- come prepared to shake "Uranus" and have an out of this world good time!
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Raise Your Paddle to Support Our Staff!
RAISE YOUR PADDLE to support our staff! This 100% tax-deductible investment directly benefits your child's education. Hillcrest School needs your donation to help maintain the staffing support we currently provide. As the need for staffing grows, so do our financial obligations. So please raise your paddle high for PTA staff members. In other words, raise your paddle for Ms. Donley, Mr. C., Coach T, Mr. Pabst, Mr. Rodriguez, Ms. Cecil, Ms. Nguyen, Ms. Zepeda and more. Our amazing level of programming comes from the dollars raised by our community. It is only with your generosity and commitment to Hillcrest School that we can continue our mission of ensuring the best education and resources for our children.
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Napa Valley Wine Bus - April 23, 2016
The Napa Wine Bus is back for a fourth year and we are ready to have the best trip yet. Get a babysitter for the day because you and your significant other will be basking in the warmth of the Napa Valley sun enjoying everything from refreshing Sauvigon Blancs to delicious Cabernets, visiting and experiencing wineries like you never have before. Between wineries, we will enjoy a catered lunch that would make a William Sonoma catalog jealous, nestled amongst the vines. What is the plan? On Saturday morning, April 23rd, 10 lucky couples will board a chartered luxury bus at Hillcrest. You'll be able to enjoy coffee, bagels, and mimosas as we drive the short 60 minutes to our first destination winery. We will hit a total of three wineries, have lunch, and return by about 5pm. We guarantee that this Napa Wine Bus will allow you to appreciate Napa in a way that you could not replicate on your own. This is truly one of a kind experience. We hope to see you on board the bus! Top 10 couples.
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Holiday and Gourmet Chocolate Tour with Your Middle School Teachers - December 5, 2015
What better way to experience the city’s holiday lights than with a cup of hot chocolate and a peppermint truffle? Five lucky Middle School students will join Ms. Massey, Mr. Patterson, and both Mr. Cantons for a very special evening Holiday version of the popular San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour. This tour will include viewings of the Christmas Tree and lights in Union Square, Embarcadero Center, the Palace Hotel and Westfield Centre. Along the way we will stop at seven of San Francisco’s gourmet chocolate boutiques with generous tastings at each. Our special chocolate guide will teach us about fine chocolate and its health benefits. This will be an evening to remember! Restriction: Must LOVE chocolate! Top 5 bidders in Middle School.
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Guys' Flyfishing Trip - May 20-22, 2016
Guys, here's your ultimate getaway. Escape for a guided fly fishing weekend on some of the Sierra's most beautiful and productive fly fishing waters, including the California Blue Ribbon designated Truckee River. Anglers will arrive Friday at the Cook’s Truckee cabin in time for a 'manly' dinner prepared (or at least purchased) by your hosts, Dave Lonergan, Randall Cook, and Andy Hervey. Ample red meat, red wine and scotch will be consumed at the large dining table in front of a roaring fire in the impressive stone fireplace to help get you ready for two full days on the river guided by the fish whisperers, Jon Ng and Casey Rolig from Leland Fly Fishing. All meals are included in the package and equipment will be provided to those in need. If you’ve had an itch to try the sport since watching A River Runs Through It, no worries, now is your chance! This package also includes three group casting lessons with Jon Ng and Dave Lonergan to prepare you to get the most out of the trip, in addition to a few pre-trip information sessions at Lonergan’s Pub for those interested. Moreover, Dave, Randall and Andy will be your personal assistants on the water in addition to the guides, to help you tie flies, untangle lines or hand you a cold beer. For the beginner, this is a great introduction to the sport. For the experienced, this is a great opportunity to fine-tune your skills and get away on a deluxe fly fishing weekend guilt free with a great group of guys. Do it for the kids! Hillcrest needs you to escape for the weekend, so bid now! Weekend of May 20th-22nd, 2015. This trip is not offered every year, so don’t miss it! Top 4 bidders.
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D-I-Y Party at Philippa Roberts Studio - April 7, 2016
Did you know there is a planet called 55 Cancrie that is made up largely of diamond? Fortunately, you don’t have to go into Space to make a beautiful piece of jewelry; you can do that right here at Philippa Roberts’ studio in Oakland. Join 13 other Hillcrest moms to make jewelry with Philippa and enjoy delicious food by Dana Wootton and Gilda Golshaian. Philippa and her staff will have all the necessary parts for you to put together the necklace or earrings of your dreams. It’s time to have fun and bring out your creative self! After a tutorial, you can choose from a wide variety of stones, pearls, chains, and more to put your piece together. Top 14 lucky ladies.
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