2012 Live Auction Items
—this year at the Elks Lodge!
Date: Thursday, November 29th, 2012
Time: 5:00 - 7:30pm
Location: Elks Lodge
375 North Pastoria Avenue
(between Central Expressway and Maude)
Sunnyvale, CA map it ›
Please contact Marie Bernard at (408) 738-0121 mbernard@svcommunityservices.org if you have something to donate or would like more information about the event.
Latest update: 11.26.12 // Check back for updates!
- “Liam is the most lovable local newscaster!”Lunch and CBS Studio Tour for 4 with Emmy-Award Winner, Liam Mayclem
—Marie Bernard
This is a perfect chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at TV news. CBS 5 TV’s “Eye on the Bay” host Liam Mayclem will treat 4 lucky guests to lunch, and answer all your questions about what it’s like to work on camera and in the news. Then, he’ll give you a personal “backstage” tour of CBS 5 studio. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Donated by: Liam Mayclem
Value: $1,000+ - “Let It Snow” Decorated Christmas Tree
Julie Nabhan selects beautiful holiday ornaments for this festive tree that will fit the perfect place in your home or office.
Donated by: Julie Nabhan
Value: $125 - Nature Photograph by famed local artist John Harrison
John Harrison’s photographs of the natural beauty in the world are sought after by nature-lovers. John is personally selecting this year’s photograph. Size: 24" X 36" Giclee Canvas (wrapped)
Donated by: John Harrison
Value: $425 - Eight-course Tasting Dinner for 6 at the International Culinary School
Six food lovers will enjoy this unique experience at The International Culinary School at the Arts Institute in Sunnyvale. The menu will be designed by the “Aluminum Chef Club,” according to guest requests. Served at the lovely Aemono Restaurant with the date to be mutually agreed upon.
Donated by: Chef Rachel Wilson and the Aluminum Chef Club
Value: $500 - “A great dinner with handsome firefighters followed by a ride on a fire truck!”Fire Station Dinners for 4 with Fire Engine Ride
—Sharon Davis
A dinner for four prepared by Sunnyvale’s Firefighters at a local fire station, plus a Fire Engine ride from the Sunnyvale Safety Officers’ Association. We have TWO of these dinners donated!
Donated by: the Sunnyvale Public Safety Officers’ Association
Value: $400 - World Champion San Francisco Giants - 8 Field Club Seats plus pre-game field passes
These are premium seats with pre-game field passes included. Two sets of four tickets in the same area. This is a great way to see the Giants up close! GO GIANTS! 2010 and 2012 World Champions!
Donated by: San Francisco Giants
Value: $1,000 - “You are treated like royalty.”Two nights for 4 in Sonoma County Located in a redwood ridge with an ocean view, between Bodega Bay and Occidental. Two bedrooms each with private bath, a gourmet dinner, two breakfasts, and a grand picnic lunch complete with sightseeing tips.
—Leslie Lawton
Donated by: Ann and Don Hines
Value: $600 - “Fund a Need” for our year-round emergency assistance.
It’s the perfect item for everyone! We hope that all attendees will consider helping to support our mission to prevent homelessness and hunger in Sunnyvale. Our goal this year is to raise at least $10,000 to help us meet the challenge grants from Sobrato Family Foundation and NetApp! 100% of your donation goes directly to those in need.
Please consider “bidding” at the $1,000 level, $500 level, $250 level, $100 level, or $25 level. - Foursome at Half Moon Bay Golf Links plus golf cart
Experience the thrill of playing on a true links layout with an authentic Scottish soul! An 18-hole round of golf with cart for a lucky foursome at the award-winning Half Moon Bay golf course. Monday - Thursday only. Expires July 15, 2013.
Donated by: Half Moon Bay Golf Links
Value: $740 - One Week vacation at five-star hotel in Cancun
Two-bedroom suite (sleeps 6) at the Imperial Fiesta Club at Hotel Casa Maya in Cancun, Mexico. Dates: April 14-21, 2013 (airfare not included). Imperial Fiesta Club at Hotel Casa Maya
Located directly on the beach, this five-star hotel can easily sweep you off your feet. Surrounded by swaying palm trees, white sand and turquoise water, it’s a wonderland for those seeking romance as well as families looking for an action-packed adventure.
Donated by: Tim and Yolanda Risch
Value: $1,500 - “This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will remember!”Afternoon Wine and Food pairing for 4-6 at three family vineyards in Napa’s Stags Leap District Three small family wineries—Ilsley Vineyards, Taylor Family Vineyards, and Robinson Family Vineyards—in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley will host 4-6 people. You will start at Ilsley Vineyards for a private tasting and lunch with hilltop views of Napa Valley, then travel down the Silverado Trail to Taylor Family Vineyards, followed by Robinson Family Vineyards for private tastings and food pairings. Enjoy award-winning wines with fourth-generation vintners. Three bottles of wine, one from each vineyard, are included.
—Marie Bernard
Donated by: the Ilsley, Taylor, and Robinson Family Vineyards, and Marie Bernard
Value: $700 - One week One-bedroom Timeshare at a Worldmark Resort
Pick you dream location! One-bedroom (sleeps 2-4) at a Worldmark resort (U.S., Mexico, Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji). Properties may be viewed at: www.workdmarktheclub.com. Affiliate locations on the website may require additional fee. Reservations must be made by March 31, 2013. Twelve-month advance booking recommended.
Donated by: Karen Davis
Value: $1,500 - “This is my pick for a great staff lunch or celebration!”Faultline Brewing Company Dinner for ten with beer and wine
—Jose Hernandez
Where else can you experience brewing expertise, culinary artistry, and the most friendly staff? The Faultline Brewing Co. has over 20 different entrees, pastas, and salads to choose from, plus 20 different styles of beer year-round from light ales to the dark roasted Irish Stout.
Donated by: Faultline Brewing Co.
Value: $600 - Board Wine Basket
A selection of outstanding wines, all donated by the Board of Directors and friends of SCS. A few of the wines including in this special basket are Rombauer Vineyards, Silver Oak, Cunundrum, Chateau Montelena, Ilsley Vineyards, Paraduxx, and MerSoleil. Plus we’ve included a copy of the DVD “Bottle Shock,” filmed at Chateau Montelena, and other fun items for wine lovers.
Donated by: the Board of Directors and Friends of SCS
Value: $750 or more.
- Mobile website
It’s time to get mobile! Your business can have a brand new website specially optimized for mobile phones with this offer from WSI Digital Marketing. Bid on this generous offer to set up your website with 5 - 10 pages of content specifically designed for mobile users. Offer includes 6 months of visitor and activity reporting and is “Certified: Fat Thumb Friendly!”
Donated by: Dave Steer Value: $1,000 more info › - Baby Boy Gift Items with Diaper Bag, donated by Sunnyvale Community Services Auxiliary
- Outdoor dining for 8, donated by Charlotte Rogers
- African Apron & potholder - handmade in Ghana, donated by The Sankofa Center by Ronnie Shaw
- 4 stemmed glass bowls with decorative napkins and a set of coasters, donated by Charlotte Rogers
- Heart of Tea and Cookies, donated by Marie Bernard
- Italian Feast Basket, donated by Marie Bernard
- Winter’s Day Basket, donated by Charlotte Rogers
- Crossing Waters Spa Basket, donated by Charlotte Rogers
- A Charlie Brown Christmas Basket, donated by Marie Bernard
- Christmas Baking Basket, donated by Charlotte Rogers
- Pasta Night Basket, donated by Charlotte Rogers
- Child’s shopping cart with wooden style groceries. donated by Marie Bernard
- Pawfect Basket, donated by Renee Schmid & Adobe Animal Hospital
- Gift Certificate - La Nouvelle Hairdressers, donated by Suzannah Lilu at La Nouvelle Hairdressers
- Gift Certificate - The Royal Treatment, donated by Paula Keane
- Gift Certificate - Head To Toe Revival , donated by Nilou Rahimi
- Gift Certificate - Foot Rescue and Elle Kiss Hair Studio: donated by Body Rescue, Reflexology & Elle Kiss Hair Studio
- Gift Certificate - Casa Lupe Mexican Restaurant, donated by Casa Lupe Mexican Restaurant
- French leather attaché, donated by Marie Bernard
- French leather wallet, donated by Marie Bernard
- French leather purse, donated by Marie Bernard
- Ice Cream Gift basket, donated by Charlotte Rogers
- Tech museum with bingo (certificate inside gift box with bingo), donated by Camille Barnes-Mosley
- Large glazed pottery serving bowl with wine and glasses, donated by Anonymous
- 49er Insulated Picnic tote, donated by Anonymous
- Rooster T. Feathers, donated by Rooster T. Feathers
- Day hike trip for 2 - Day trip on Royal Coach, donated by Wilma Wool
- Kuykendall’s auto detailing (2 donations), Kuykendall’s Auto Body
- Wagon filled with toys, donated by Mike Klein
- Adirondack Chair, donated by Steve Anderson
- Ruth Perkins famous holiday cookie (several donations), donated by Ruth Perkins
- San Jose Giants, donated by San Jose Giants
- Cake 4 kids (several donations), donated by Cake 4 Kids
- Country Gourmet (several donations), donated by Country Gourmet
- 2GB Ipod Shuffle, donated by Marie Bernard & Sunnyvale Community Services
- Kimm’s Flower Basket (several donations), donated by Kimm’s Flowers
- 2009 Revival Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, donated by The Garvey Family at Revival Vineyards
- Crowne Plaza Cabana - Palo Alto, donated by Crowne Plaza Hotel
- Hearst Castle, donated by Dept. of Parks & Recreation
- Deluxe 6-piece Santa Suit, donated by Debbie Owens
- Pinnacles National Monument, donated by Camille Barnes-Mosley
- 3 Scarves with crystal frame and jewelry box, donated by Marg Clennon
- Wren Clark & Martin Gorfinkel’s cookies and recipe book (several donations), donated by Wren Clark
- Oakland A’s vs. Detroit Tigers - April 12, 2013, donated by Larry Stone
- Oakland A’s vs. Kansas City Royals, donated by Larry Stone
- 3-hours of House Cleaning, donated by Clean Space House Cleaning
- Gift Certificate for Pet Services, donated by Dr. Ken Sawyer
- European Wall Hanging, donated by Darlene Boyanich
- Home design & paint color consult, donated by Innovae Designs
- Golfland - complimentary pass, donated by Golfland USA
- Lemoncello (two donations), donated by Leslie Lawton
- $100.00 James Craig Salon Gift Certificate plus shampoo, conditioner, finishing spray and curl serum, donated by James Craig Salon
- Ktichen gadgets and more! donated by generous supporters of SCS
- (2) $50.00 Gift Cards to the Rok Restaruant, donated by Steve Wright
- 2 Orchestra tickets to Il Trovatore opera, donated by Opera San Jose
- 2 S.F. 49er’s tickets vs. Arizona Cardinals, donated by Donna Beres & Terry Dahl
- Magnum of Far Niente Chardonnay, and Wine Tasting, donated by Far Niente Winery
- $100 Gift Certificate to Il Postale Restaurant, donated by Joe Antuzzi
- Box of 24 Private Reserve Chocolate Truffles, donated by Schurra’s Fine Confections
- Prolix Word Game, donated by Charlotte Rogers
- FOUR $25 gift cards for DishDash Restaurant, donated by DishDash Restaurant
- $10 gift card from The Bean Scene, donated by The Bean Scene
- Charley Harber - an illustrated life book donated by Paula Keane
- Collector Plates donated by Sunnyvale Community Services
- Olson’s Cherries Gift Basket donated by Debra Olson
- Trader Joe’s Gift Basket donated by Sue O’Brien
- Pearl Earrings and Stitch Pearl Bracelet donated by Liz Brockman with Silpada
- 4 Family Games donated by Charlotte Rogers and Sunnyvale Community Services
- 4 Blue Ray DVDs plus Popcorn and Candy donated by Charlotte Rogers and Sunnyvale Community Services
- Lego - Pirates of the Caribbean donated by Sunnyvale Community Services
- Gift Certificate - 2 Night Stay at Ramada Inn donated by Jeff Shannon at Ramada Inn Silicon Valley
- 3-Month Membership at Curves donated by Mimi Ly
- 2 Gift Cards for $50.00 to Back a Yard in San Jose donated by Annetta Simpson


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