Spring Auction
Spring Auction ‘09 – Club Marquez “Two Tickets to Paradise”
More information coming about this exciting event! Check your Marquez enewsletter for new details.
For more information, contact:
Anne VanMiddlesworth
anne@apple.com
Marlo Longstreet
longstreetcrew@mac.com
Julie Schleichkorn
schleichkorn@hotmail.com
Here’s a taste of the items you can bid on this year!
TAKE YOURSELF OUT TO THE BALL GAME . . . 4 FIELD BOX MVP TICKETS TO SEE THE L.A. DODGERS
Manny’s back for 2009! And so are you. Come out to Dodger Stadium this season and catch all the excitement on the field. 4 Field Box MVP Tickets on the first base side can be yours. Forget Hi-Def Big Screen TVs – this is the real thing! Find yourself right in line for a foul ball souvenir. Let the visiting team in their dugout hear it.
Parking Included. Date and time of game to be announced. Donation made possible by Kurt and Lori Bierschenk.
Donated by: Kurt and Lori Bierschenk/Greene Broillet & Wheeler
Value: $2,000.00
NOW’S THE TIME TO START A FITNESS PROGRAM THAT CAN LAST A LIFETIME
TWO MONTHS UNLIMITED CLASSES WITH PACIFIC PALISADES VERY OWN BODY INSPIRED FITNESS.
Created as an alternative to huge intimidating gyms, BODY INSPIRED FITNESS is a program with a variety of classes and training sessions located throughout West Los Angeles; many that take full advantage of our parks, beaches and other beautiful outdoor locations.
With summer fast approaching and the weather heading towards perfection – May and June are the perfect months to explore all that founder Angela Parker and her highly trained staff have to offer you to build a better you!
Value: $700.00
Donated by: Body Inspired Fitness
SEND YOUR CHILD TO CALI-CAMP AND DISCOVER WHY IT’S CALLED “THE CHILDREN’S CHOICE”
ONE WEEK AT ACTIVITY-FILLED SUMMER DAY CAMP NESTLED UP IN TOPANGA PARK
One look at Cali-Camp is all it takes to realize they truly offer something for everyone ages 3-14. And with this special one-week (5 days) certificate, you’re given the chance to sign-up early for a full summer 2009 at this always-popular camp. With limited enrollment and desirable Counselor-to-Camper ratio — now is the time to join.
This offer cannot be used for final week of camp (Aug. 17-21). The transportation offered is based on the policies and areas outlined in the brochure/on-line. Offer provides for all activities and services with the exception of specialty camps, camp clothing, medical insurance and hot lunches.
Value: $625.00
Donated by: Cali-Camp
HINT, HINT: ONLY 58 SHOPPING DAYS ‘TIL MOTHERS DAY . . .
Two (2) $500 gift certificates to Denton Jewelers.
Pick out something special for that special someone in your life!
A Pacific Palisades fixture, Denton Jewelers has been serving the Westside community for over 60 years with its fine collection of high quality jewelry, engagement rings, fine Swiss watches, and distinctive custom made pieces.
Value: $1,000
Donated by: Denton Jewelers
HIT THE BEACH EVERY DAY ALL SUMMER LONG!
(5) DAYS OF SUMMER CAMP AT FITNESS BY THE SEA
A unique camp experience on the sand and in the surf for children ages 5-14. With four Southern California beach locations, including Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Santa Monica and the South Bay, FBTS celebrates their 10th summer starting in mid-June through early September. Children who love the ocean can swim and participate in numerous water sports such as surfing, boogie boarding, and paddling. Those who prefer team sports can play their favorites all day long from capture the flag, baseball and dodge ball to soccer and volleyball. Children excelling in individual activities can hone their skills in martial arts, fencing, boxing, gymnastics or dance. And those with an inclination for the arts can let loose their creativity in arts & crafts, theater games, or even face painting.
Value: $350
Donated by: Fitness by the Sea
BRING THE SCENTS AND SENSATIONS OF THE WORLD FAMOUS GOLDEN DOOR SPA RIGHT TO YOUR VERY OWN FRONT DOOR
CREATE A SPA AT HOME WITH A GIFT BASKET OF PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES FROM GOLDEN DOOR’S SKIN CARE LINE
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the Golden Door Spa is recognized as the leading practitioner in the art and industry of rejuvenation. Now all that experience can be at your fingertips . . . on your fingertips . . . and you can immerse yourself in the soulful sanctuary and inner focus philosophy of Golden Door every day.
Value: $500
Donated by: The Golden Door
LOOKING FOR A FUN PARTY IDEA? THIS COULD BE RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY!
LUCKY STRIKES BOWLING PARTY FOR 8
This will be a bash to remember! Treat yourself and your friends to a fun filled evening of haute cuisine, cocktails, and your own private lane! Or make it fun for the whole family and host a party for your children and their friends. Either way, Lucky Strikes is the perfect venue for adults and kids alike.
Value: $200
Donated by: Lucky Strikes
GOING ONCE . . . GOING TWICE . . . OR DON’T LEAVE AT ALL!
MAKE IT AN “AUCTION WEEKEND” WITH AN OVER-NIGHT STAY AT THE LUXE HOTEL AND SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THEIR “ON SUNSET” RESTAURANT
Let the lower-bidders face the drive home Saturday night. You be the lucky ones who wake up in Brentwood / Bel Air on Sunday morning with nothing to disturb your rest except deciding when to head down for a delicious brunch, and what to order.
By popular demand, bidding on this item will begin before the Auction this year! Bidding starts at 8:00 AM on Monday, March 23rd and closes at 3:00 PM on Friday, March 27th. Bid sheets will be in the “Auction Box” in the Main Office.
Value: $420
Donated by The Luxe Hotel
“NEVER FEAR, NANNY’S HERE!”
TWO HOUR PARENTING CONSULTATION WITH NANNY STELLA OF ‘NANNY 911’ FAME
Stella Reid is the famed real-life British Nanny from the hit reality TV program “Nanny 911” and co-author of the best-selling book of the same name. Now she’ll come right into your home in person to answer all your questions on parenting. And then you can raise the types of little darlings that would never ever require an appearance on her show!
Donated by: Nanny Stella
Value: Priceless
HERE’S A CHANCE TO RELAX AND GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, WITHOUT EVER LEAVING THE PALISADES!
90-MINUTE HOT STONE MASSAGE
If you have never experienced hot stone massage, you owe yourself this unique indulgence. The application of water-heated basalt stones of varying sizes to key points on the body, gives a deep massage, creating sensations of comfort and warmth. Designed as a haven for relaxation, Oasis Palisades also integrates acupuncture, other forms of massage and more in a serene and beautiful atmosphere. From the scent of herbs and essential oils to the sound of falling water, your senses will be carried away to tranquility.
Value: $100
Donated by: Oasis Palisades
PAMPER YOURSELF FROM FINGERS TO TOES…
WITH A BASKET FULL OF PROFESSIONAL QUALITY NAIL PRODUCTS FROM OPI
OPI offers a wide range of nail care products including its globally renowned Nail Lacquers. This brilliant, chip-resistant formula is available in over 200 fashion-forward colors. With this basket of goodies you can have picture perfect nails all year long without ever leaving your home!
Value: $250
Donated by:OPI
START PLANNING A SPORTS-FILLED SUMMER NOW FOR THE BUDDING ATHLETE IN YOUR FAMILY
(2) ONE-WEEK SESSIONS OF PRIME TIME SPORTS CAMP
From the time school lets out in mid-June through the end of August, this is the place in the Palisades for prime sports action. Located on the wide-ranging facilities, fields, and courts of Pali High, Kent Campfield and his highly qualified staff of counselors coach sports the right way. Celebrating their 19th year, Prime Time Sports Camp is a great way to give your girls and boys ages 4-14 a Superstar Summer.
Value: $300 each
Donated by: Kent Campfield, Prime Time Sports
ONE OF THE MARQUEZ FAMILIES HAS INVITED SAMBA DIAMONDS TO OUR FUNDRAISER!
Samba Diamonds, a diamond wholesaler, in business for twenty-seven years and well known in the diamond industry, is not open to the public, so this is a special treat! A percentage of all diamonds sold will be donated to Marquez School. You might want to start thinking about shopping for Mother’s Day and all the June graduations!
Please visit www.sambadiamonds.com to view the jewelry. If you see something on the website that you want to purchase in advance of the auction, Marquez will still get a percent of the sale. You can contact Julie Kamins at (310) 454-2750 since Samba does not take orders from outside the trade.
- Member of the Jewelers Board of Trade
- Member of several Jewelry Industry Networks
- Member of Rappaport Diamond Network
- Member of NYDDC (New York Diamond Dealers Club)
- Every piece appraised and/or certified
MAKE ROOM ON THE MANTEL FOR A GRAMMY AND AN OSCAR
(2) 16 WEEK SESSIONS – GROUP MUSIC OR DRAMA CAMP AT SOL-LA MUSIC ACADEMY
Open to children of all ages, SOL-LA Music Academy is a community performing arts school on L.A.’s West Side, bringing students together to share music
Their Mission: to transform your children’s lives by providing excellent performing arts education and opportunities to individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities.
Their Philosophy: performing arts should be a formative part of every child’s education. Innovative, progressive instruction combined with a close-knit arts community improves the quality of life, while creating healthier and happier societies.
Value: $350 each
Donated by: SOL-LA Music Academy
Escape to the City by the Bay!
One night’s stay at the luxurious San Francisco St. Regis Hotel
Located in the heart of San Francisco, the St. Regis Resort offers guests magnificent views of the cityscape. Redefining the splendor of the gilded age, the hotel features the award-winning Ame restaurant, the 9,000 square-foot Remede Spa, Pratesi bed linens, and a heated full-lap pool.
Value: $500
Donated by The St. Regis San Francisco
WHO SAYS “SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER?!” DO THE MATH . . .
SUMMER VACATION + MARQUEZ = A SPORTS SUPER-S.T.A.R.
(1) WEEK S.T.A.R. SUMMER SPORTS CAMP
As always, S.T.A.R. has the answer to: “What I Did this Summer.” For the young student-athletes in your family, enrich their bodies as well as their minds while interacting with friends in the safe and familiar environment of Marquez.
Donated by Deann and Heather Wilken / Marquez S.T.A.R.
Value: $225
ENJOY UTAH’S BEAUTIFUL DEER VALLEY RESORT AREA WITHOUT THE ICE, COLD AND SNOW
FANTASTIC SUMMER GETAWAY AT FIVE-STAR, FIVE-DIAMOND STEIN ERIKSEN LODGE
This summer, enjoy 4 fabulous days and 3 cozy nights at one of America’s premier resorts and sanctuary for those seeking the ultimate in hospitality, accommodations, fine dining, spa services, and year-round recreation.
This European-style Lodge, located mid-mountain at Deer Valley® Resort, reflects the style of its namesake, Olympic Gold Medalist Stein Eriksen of Norway. Offering biking, golfing, shopping, horseback riding, swimming, tennis and fishing during the summer, Deer Valley Resort also features a kid’s camp full of arts, crafts, and outdoor activities.
Donated by: Brian and Megan Webber
Value: $2,000
HAVE “TOM HANKS” IN YOUR HOME WITH AUTOGRAPHED FRAMED POSTER FOR HIS UPCOMING BLOCKBUSTER “ANGELS AND DEMONS”
Movie stars don’t get much bigger than the Palisades very own Tom Hanks. Never one to shy away from giving back to our community, this two-time Oscar winner will always remain a local favorite. Now some of his most recent and successful projects both in front of and behind the camera can be yours as signed merchandise for serious collectors and casual fans alike:
Framed Poster for “Angels and Demons,” (In Theaters May 15th) the highly-anticipated sequel to “The Da Vinci Code”
DVD Collection including “Polar Express 3-D,” “Mamma Mia,” and the acclaimed, award-winning HBO mini-series “John Adams.”
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Lily Reeves
FLY THROUGH THE AIR WITH THE GREATEST OF EASE . . . THE DARING YOUNG . . . YOU ON A FLYING TRAPEZE!
Two Flying Classes at Trapeze School New York, Los Angeles at the Santa Monica Pier
So, why would anyone have a nagging urge to throw them self off a platform 23 feet in the air? Their answer: because some part of them is yearning to be more alive, to fly. And as they say at the school:
“Forget fear. Worry about the addiction.”
What you can expect from every Flying Trapeze class is the following:
- The most up-to-date equipment
- A focused class environment
- Clear instruction, before and during class, from expert instructors
- Routines you can do at home to improve your flying
- A great time and encouragement from your classmates.
JOIN THE VIDEO GAMING REVOLUTION . . . AND SHOW YOUR KIDS WHO’S THE NEXT INDIANA JONES AND KUNG FU PANDA
Xbox 360 Console bundled with free LEGO® Indiana Jones™: The Original Adventures and Kung Fu Panda™ games.
Now you’ll understand why your children spend so much of their time playing video games on their hand-held consoles or computers. But instead, you and the whole family can spend the time together — discovering the fantastic new worlds and challenges from the imaginations of today’s top game designers.
Xbox 360 is the premier console package with a massive hard drive, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a high-definition cable, and a premium black finish for the console. In addition to a black wireless controller and Xbox LIVE headset.
Xbox 360 puts you at the center of the most exciting games and entertainment experiences on earth. Xbox 360 not only has the best, highest-rated games, and the most robust title library, but it also offers access to the industry-leading Xbox LIVE service and tailored digital entertainment experiences that revolve around you.
Value: $475.00
Donated by: Susan Safier
