Online Sneak Peek Catalog

To jump to a particular section (ex: "Dining Out"), hover over the menu button ("Online Sneak Peek Catalog"). That will pull up a listing of Auction sections to choose from. Enjoy!

	0A	1 Round-Trip Seat to the Auction on Party Bus #1 Are you worried about driving your Batmobile to Chabot Space and Science Center? Worried about your Lyft or Uber driver finding his or her way to pick you up in the dark after the event? Buy a seat on this luxury party bus, and take all of your worries away! Ride in style, while sipping champagne with your friends safely to and from the auction. The bus will pick you up at Hillcrest at 5:40pm sharp and shuttle you back at 8pm, 9:15pm, or 10:30pm. 33 heroes (or villains).
	0B	1 Round-Trip Seat to the Auction on Party Bus #2 Are you worried about driving your Batmobile to Chabot Space and Science Center? Worried about your Lyft or Uber driver finding his or her way to pick you up in the dark after the event? Buy a seat on this luxury party bus, and take all of your worries away. Ride in style, while sipping champagne with your friends safely to and from the auction. The bus will pick you up at Hillcrest at 5:40pm sharp and shuttle you back at 8pm, 9:15pm, or 10:30pm. 33 heroes (or villains).
	1	Golden Paddle Drawing Don't miss your chance to be the holder of the Golden Paddle! For just $50 per ticket, you will be entered into a raffle to win the ultimate prize: a $2,500 credit towards anything you "win" in the Live Auction or Silent Auction. Think of all the fabulous parties and loot you could nab for $2,500! (Prize will be awarded as credit to the winning bidder's account. After live and silent auction purchases have been deducted, any remaining amount will be donated to the school.)
	5	Dad's Beer Bus - March 7, 2020 Beer + Bus = the greatest afternoon of debauchery ever invented. We'll take a trip to some of the best breweries in the Bay, try some of the best beers your mouth has ever tasted, feed you a bit so you can continue to drink more beer, then take you home so you can fall asleep the happiest you've ever been. Extra bonus…the 7th installment of the greatest party in auction history will also be remembered as the 1st Annual Brewer’s Edition. Yep, we’re brewing some of our own this year. Don’t miss this Bus. Top 20 dads. VIP Party Pass eligible.
	7	Shoot for the Stars with Mr. & Mrs. Inclan - March 14, 2020 Does your child want to learn to shoot like Katniss Everdeen of The Hunger Games, Princess Merida of Brave, or an Olympic archer? Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join Mr. and Mrs. Inclan for private lessons on how to become skilled in the ancient art of archery! Upon pickup at Hillcrest playground, we will drive to Briones Regional Park and hike to the archery range. Once there, we will shoot to our hearts' content and enjoy light refreshments. We will drop off archers at home upon completion of the epic adventure. Outing will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Open to 6 students. 2nd grade and up.
	10	Raise Your Paddle: Reach and Teach Every Student Every Day Hillcrest believes that all students deserve a high-quality educational experience. This year, we’ll be raising our paddles to support the people and practices that give our kids that experience, especially with student enrollment at an all-time high. We raise our paddles to fund the support and enrichment staff who make it possible for our kids to get small-group attention in a range of ways. This includes the daily support of our Reading Specialist, STIP Teacher, and Kindergarten Aide; the enrichment provided by our Technology, Music, Spanish, and Library teachers; and the individual and group support provided by our Mental Health Specialist. By supporting these critical positions, we are helping our school meet another district and community challenge: retaining quality teachers. This constellation of resources creates the learning community we strive for, in which our teachers reach and teach every student every day.
	13	Hillcrest Fathers & Sons Backpack the Marin Coast - September 25-27, 2020 Back by popular demand! Lace up your boots, fling on your pack, and head out on an outdoor adventure that you and your son are sure to remember. A true pack-in/pack-out backpacking trip in Pt. Reyes National Seashore will have us spending 2 nights at Wildcat Camp along the PaloMarin beach, just a mile from breathtaking Alamere Falls. Boys will pack and carry their own bags, and so will you, Dad (along with a lot of other communal gear!). We ask that you take care of your own camping gear (pack, sleeping bag, tent, pads, camping basics, etc.), and we'll take care of the rest--meals, snacks, drinks, and transportation. The hike is approximately 5.5 miles each way, and is recommended for 5th graders and older, but we'll leave it to you to assess your son's appetite for this kind of adventure. Note: Date may move one weekend due to Hillcrest's in-class schedule. Accepting 6 father/son pairs.
	15	Ultimate Napa Experience Reboot - August 22, 2020 It’s ba-ack!! The Hillcrest Wine Tour, the OG MVP of all Hillcrest parties, is reborn with a new set of hosts. For those who have never experienced the magic of the original Magical Mystery Tour, the bus picks us up at 9:00 a.m. in front of Hillcrest and heads straight to Napa Valley for a full day of sampling some of Napa’s finest wines. With mimosas on the bus in the morning and wine and beer on the way back, not to mention a gourmet lunch stop at St. Supery, the journey will be just as memorable as the destination. You will be returned to Hillcrest around 5:30 p.m. Book those babysitters and bid high because only 10 lucky couples will be guaranteed a spot on this epic trip!
	17	Raise Your Paddle: Reach and Teach Every Student Every Day Hillcrest believes that all students deserve a high-quality educational experience. This year, we’ll be raising our paddles to support the people and practices that give our kids that experience, especially with student enrollment at an all-time high. We raise our paddles to fund the support and enrichment staff who make it possible for our kids to get small-group attention in a range of ways. This includes the daily support of our Reading Specialist, STIP Teacher, and Kindergarten Aide; the enrichment provided by our Technology, Music, Spanish, and Library teachers; and the individual and group support provided by our Mental Health Specialist. By supporting these critical positions, we are helping our school meet another district and community challenge: retaining quality teachers. This constellation of resources creates the learning community we strive for, in which our teachers reach and teach every student every day.
	18	2 Saturday Tickets to NASCAR Cup Series at Sonoma Raceway - June 13, 2020 2 Saturday tickets for NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying on June 13, 2020. You and a guest will enjoy Toyota/Save Mart 350 qualifying featuring NASCAR's hottest stars in their only visit to Northern California. Saturday also features the NASCAR West Series 50-lap main event. This day is full of high-octaine action! See you at the races! Certificate must be redeemed by May 8, 2020, so please plan ahead.

Event Details - Saturday, 11/2/19

6:00: (Guest arrival) Silent Auction begins ::: Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar

7:15: Silent Auction tables start closing

7:30: Silent Auction closes

7:50: Dinner is served

8:00: Live Auction begins

9:00: Live Auction ends

9:00: Telescopes Available ::: Exhibits Open ::: DJ + Dancing ::: Dessert Bar

9:45: Auction Check-out opens

10:30: Good night and thank you!

FAQs

When is the online auction?

Online bidding opens Sunday, October 27th at 8:30am and closes the Friday before the event on November 1st at 9pm. Online items (sports tickets, kids camps, wine, clothing and jewelry, getaways, entertainment and outings, restaurant gift cards, and more!) will NOT be available in-person at the event.

What CAN I bid on at Chabot?

The following categories are ONLY available in person at the event: adult parties, kids’ parties, teacher outings, class art projects, and, of course, the not-to-be-missed live auction items.

Should I attend the event?

Absolutely! It’s a fun evening (at a NEW location for the first time in almost 20 years), a great way to meet other parents, and more importantly, the event directly benefits the kids (aka our “little villains”). Purchase tickets to the event at Chabot Space and Science Center here.

What's up with the costumes?

Most parents wear costumes to the Benefit, some exceptionally imaginative interpretations on the theme! Guessing who will win "best dressed" is always a fun part of the evening.

Why the new venue?

Change is good! The CEO and former Education Director for Chabot Space & Science Center both attended the Hillcrest Auction last year. They suggested that we consider their venue for this year’s event and personally invited the auction team to come by for a tour. We did so and totally fell in love with the space. We find it to be pretty magical at night, and we think you will, too! We will even have access to the telescopes post-dinner! Pretty cool, right?

What else is new this year?

In addition to the venue and online bidding, we will also introduce drink tickets and commemorative drink cups this year. Credit cards will no longer be needed at the bar, but cash is appreciated for gratuity.

What’s the format of the auction?

Items at the auction will be broken into three categories:

For the first time ever, we’ll be offering multiple items via online auction only, including gift certificates to local businesses, tickets to museums and sporting events, vouchers for kids’ summer camps, jewelry, wine, and more! The online auction ends the evening prior to the Benefit so don’t miss out!
At the Benefit, you’ll be able to bid on kids’ art projects, teacher-hosted events, and parties for both kids and adults during the silent auction (6-8pm).
And finally, over a delicious catered dinner we’ll offer our most amazing packages -- from travel to the coveted auction parking spot -- during the live auction (8-9pm).
After the live auction and dinner, there will be a DJ and dancing, a dessert bar, as well as access to the museum’s telescopes and exhibits.

Can I attend just the silent auction portion of the event as I’ve done in years past?

Of course! If you choose not to attend the live auction/dinner portion of the event, you can come for cocktails and to bid on adult parties, kid parties, class art projects, and teacher outings. You can purchase your $50 ticket for that here.

Can I sit with my "sidekicks"?

There are only a few tickets remaining for the 2019 event! Please contact us at benefit@hillcrestpta.org to purchase dinner tickets. You may attend the silent auction portion of the evening from 6pm to 7:45pm by purchasing Bidder Only tickets here.

What should I donate?

While the donation deadline has passed, you can still contribute bottles of wine for inclusion in our instant wine cellar package. Lori Waltzer and Meghan Langston will be taking turns collecting wine on Wednesday mornings in front of the school. Alternately, you can drop off your wine donations at Lori’s house (30 Wilding Lane) -- just leave it on the covered porch up the stairs off the driveway.

Where have you guys been? We haven’t seen or heard much from you this year!

(Yes, someone really asked this!) Wow, it sounds like you’ve been missing our morning circle “performances”! We promise that we’ll continue our shenanigans each Monday morning until the benefit. If you can’t make it on Mondays, check the Yellow Pages, our weekly school newsletter, every Tuesday evening for information. Communication is also sent weekly through Konstella via your class’s Benefit Liaison. If you STILL want more info (we love you), please keep reading!

Can I help with the event?

We'd love it! Contact Laura Todd, Sarah Hoople Shere & Tracy Pugh (benefit@hillcrestpta.org).

What if I have more questions? 

Contact your heroic hosts, Laura Todd, Sarah Hoople Shere & Tracy Pugh at benefit@hillcrestpta.org for more information.

We look forward to seeing you prevail on November 2nd!

Many thanks to our generouos sponsors!