When you stay at Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island’s west coast, you’ll feel as if you’re stepping back in time to a simpler, unspoiled era. Every detail has been designed to re-create the charming island ambiance found back in the ‘30s, while still assuring you all of the comfortable amenities and activities you expect in a modern tropical resort.
Guests most often mention the Hawaiian ambiance and the authentic theme and décor as some of their favorite aspects of Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort. The retro feel does not mean sacrificing modern pleasures. Guests enjoy two outdoor pools, hot tubs, and exercise rooms. You can even take part in an island-inspired lei making class and then host your very own mini-luau at one of the resort’s six barbecue stations.
A great family getaway, this package is for six nights for up to four persons on a space-available basis expiring 11/30/13. This two-bedroom condo will be your home base for relaxing on beautiful beaches, dining, shopping, and un-winding at the pool. Air and ground transportation are not included.
Donor: Ann Moore
Value: $2,300
Mazatlan Condo – Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort
The extraordinary Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa is like an elegant jewel situated on 20 acres in Mazatlan, Mexico overlooking the Pacific Ocean and its own private beach. With its neoclassical architecture reminiscent of Old Mazatlan and a magnificent landscape of vibrant gardens with palm trees and winding streams, this breathtaking Mazatlan resort is a natural sanctuary for your soul. Whether you crave a romantic getaway or a fishing adventure, this luxury beach resort is an oasis in harmony with the Mazatlan coast.
Nestled on a crescent bay in New Mazatlan, gorgeous Pueblo Bonito is minutes away from Mazatlan’s Golden Zone – El Malecon, and the charm of Old Mazatlan. Tee off on spectacular golf courses, enjoy deep sea fishing, boat over to Stone Island, and soak up the sun on a peaceful private beach.
This package is for six nights in a one-bedroom condo on a space-available basis expiring 11/30/13. Air and ground transportation are not included.
Donor: Ann Moore
Value: $1,300
Tower23 Hotel Sanctuary Suite
The sea comes to San Diego at the Tower23 Hotel, where the grounds are filled with palm trees and sandy shores.You’ll find So Cal at its best as you experience two nights at the Tower23 Hotel. Acclaimed for its beachfront setting and luxury lifestyle ambiance, all perks of a T23 Sanctuary Suite will be yours to savor. Tower23 is located near the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Not valid on holiday weekends and subject to availability, this certificate expires 12/1/13. Identification and credit card are required.
Donor: Tower 23 Hotel
Value: $1,378
The
Masters Golf Tournament 2013Golf professional Dan Yury is your host for three days in April when you and a guest attend the 2013 Masters Golf Championship in Augusta, Georgia. This package for two includes three nights sharing a private home, a Welcome to the Masters private dinner party at the host home, Masters badges to attend Round Three and the Final Round at the Augusta National Golf Club. In addition you will enjoy a very special guided tour of the clubhouse veranda. Additional perks include access to the golf course, clubhouse, restaurants and bars at local country clubs, and Saturday maid service. Don’t miss this opportunity for a first-person experience at the 2013 Masters Golf Tournament.
Donors: Dan Yury
Value: $10,500
Lakers Basketball Box Seat
Get up close and personal with Lakers Basketball Superstars in an unforgettable experience for you and seven guests. Seated in eight luxury box seats at the Staples Center, your party will cheer on the 16-time N.B.A. champion Lakers Basketball Team. Use this gift certificate for a mutually agreed upon date with the Lakers … and don’t worry about parking. This package includes two VIP parking passes.
Donor: Gerard Tamparong
Value: $2,200
HANALEI BAY RESORT Kauai, HawaiiYou feel refreshed the moment the breeze of Hanalei Bay touches your skin. Located on the north shore of the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii, Hanalei Bay resort is a luxury, beachfront resort that overlooks Hanalei Bay. The resort provides the tropical ambiance of Hawaii
with breathtaking sunsets,
exquisite ocean and mountain views, and lush, relaxing Hawaiian gardens.
When you’re ready to sightsee, your concierge can assist in planning a
leisurely day touring Waimea Canyon, the largest canyon in the Pacific
and truly a dramatic sight to behold. Spend another day swimming on the Napoli Coast at the beautiful Ha’ena Point. You also can find horseback<
riding, surfing, kayaking or golf. The resort is located just two miles from
the island’s best shopping, dining and Hawaiian activities. Resort amenities
include swimming pools,
tennis courts, Hawaiian gardens, waterfalls, concierge service, and maid
service and a business center.
Picture yourself in this gorgeous deluxe top-floor condo owned by Mrs. Vera
Eubank. The condo is a one-bedroom suite with a king size bed, two full
bathrooms and a pull out couch in the living room area which sleeps two
additional guests. Both sleeping areas have an unobstructed view of the blue
Pacific from its own 30-foot balcony. This package is for seven (7) nights for up to four persons. Air and ground transportation not included. Space-available basis beginning January 1, 2013 and expires June 30, 2013.
Donor: Vera Eubank
Value: $2,800
BEACHFRONT CONDO NEAR PUERTO VALLARTA
Here is a fabulous vacation opportunity that includes a five-night stay at El
Anclote, a luxurious 3,500 square foot beach front condo that is just steps
from the beautiful white sand. Enjoy the spectacular 180 degree view of
Banderas Bay and the Marietta's Islands from the spacious balcony facing the
ocean. This condo is located in the small fishing village of Punta de Mita, a
45 minute drive north of the Puerto Vallarta airport. It is near (but not in)
the Punta Mita development which includes the Four Seasons and St. Regis
Resort.This second floor condo includes two master suites plus one bedroom. Amenities include marble flooring throughout, a media room, Wi-Fi, Vonage telephone with free unlimited calls to the US, air-conditioning, gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, and Viking stainless steel appliances, full size washer and dryer, satellite television, elevator, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, 24 hour security guards, private secure parking, and daily maid service.
This destination is recommended for “experienced" visitors to Mexico who appreciate the traditional Mexican way of life. This is not a resort area. It is one of relatively few luxury condos in an authentic fishing village with cobble stone streets, where fisherman rest in hammocks after a hard day's work at sea while their kids play with pet parrots and iguanas.
There are many beachfront restaurants within a short walk from the condo. At the small harbor nearby you can watch the fisherman returning for the day with the seafood you'll be eating that night! Or you can rent small boats called "Pongas" for snorkeling, fishing, whale watching, surfing excursions, and sightseeing trips to the Marietta’s Islands -- an ecological preserve 20 minutes off shore.
It is a 15 minute drive to Sayulita, a romantic, tropical town on the north shore where you can explore numerous secluded beaches. Or, if you want shopping and activity you can go to Puerto Vallarta for the day. Airfare and ground transportation not included. Renting a car is strongly advised. Subject to availability and some holiday restrictions apply. Valid through November 1, 2013.
Donor: Bob and Weihong Eubank
Value: $3,000
VILLA DEL ARCO – CABO SAN LUCASYour dream vacation comes true! Enjoy seven nights with the family in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico at a Five-Star luxury beachfront resort located on the pristine sands of El Mèdano Beach. Villa Del Arco has magnificent panoramic views of "El Arco" a natural rock formation at the juncture of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, a well-known landmark in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo is in the "dry" tropics, experiencing a desert climate, although nearly surrounded by ocean.
Some of the extensive list of amenities at Villa Del Arco includes on-site restaurants, The Desert
Spa, watersports and much, much more with golf nearby. The resort is
family-oriented with ample selection of amenities to satisfy every age
group.This
dream package includes aspacious unit with twomaster suites and three bathrooms
that can easily accommodate eight adults and boasts 1,800 square feet
(including
380 sq. ft. of private balcony). The primary master suite features a King bed, luxurious master bath with whirlpool Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and private access to the balcony.The second master suite features two queen beds or one King
bed and its own
luxurious bathroom.A spacious living room area with queen Murphy bed separates
the two master bedroom suites. Both bedrooms and living room have flat-screen
satellite TV, CD and VCR player. The suite is appointed with a full kitchen,
washer, dryer and air conditioning throughout.Air and ground transportation are not included. Subject to availability and holiday restrictions apply. Valid through November 1, 2013.
Donors: John & Tricia Masson
Value: $2,500
Golf Foursome at Woods Valley Golf Club
Four players enjoy 18 holes at Woods Valley Golf Club with golf cart included. This championship
course at 14616 Woods Valley Road in Valley Center features stunning tree-lined fairways and beautiful rolling slopes. Good Monday through Friday anytime and weekends/holidays after 12:00 noon. Certificate expires 6/30/12.
Donor: Woods Valley Golf Club
Value: $180
Starry Night Moon Shaped Earrings
Twinkle on your Starry Night with these moon shaped pierced earrings with gold stars and blue enamel accents.
Donor: Robbie Thibodeau
Value: $85
His
‘n Her Geneva WatchesLive in synchronized time with these beautiful all silver watches from Geneva. These His ‘n Her watches are from Geneva’s Classic Collection.
Donor: Timekeepers of Escondido
Value: $ 250
Hand Crafted Tequila
Warm up a starry night with this rare, hand-crafted, special edition tequila.
Donor: Philip Soto-Mares of El Duende
Value: $300
Koi Fish
Koi fish have a special place in many Asian cultures. Use this gift certificate
from California Koi in
Fallbrook to add beautiful new stock to your home water feature.Koi fish have a special place in many Asian cultures. Use this gift certificate from California Koi in Fallbrook to add beautiful new stock to your home water feature.
Donor: California Koi
Value: $50
Succulents Arrangement Basket
Lovely, long-lasting, and easy to maintain, this succulent arrangement will create a bright spot in your home or the home of your fortunate friend.
Donor: Sandra Bryan
Value: $100
Children’s Books
Barbara Bryan has managed a Snap-on Tool business, with her husband, for
twenty-eight years. They
raised three daughters in California. Her fascination with children's books
inspired her to write poems and
stories for other children to read and enjoy. She is the author of Holiday
Poems For Children, Save The
Golden Tree, Just for Fun, Starfish, Seashells, Coral and Gems, Where Are My Amethysts?, and, From
Scratch:Three Short Stories For Children.Donor: Barbara Bryan
Value: $125
Dooney & Bourke Handbag with Accessories and Gift Cards
Time to go shopping with this fabulous Dooney& Bourke handbag with matching wallet. What’s this!? Our generous donor has slipped in $300 in gift cards for shopping at Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, Talbots, and Chico’s.
Donor: Wilma Owens
Value: $668
Scruplz Facial or MassageBefore you head out for a night on the town, use this gift certificate from Scruplz of Escondido to treat yourself to a relaxing facial or massage. Mmmmmmm nice!
Donor: Jenny Zachry, Scruplz
Value: $25
San Diego Symphony
Tickets to the symphony give you an upscale evening to look forward to! Use
this voucher for two tickets to a San Diego Symphony concert in the 2012-2013
Winter Season. Voucher must be redeemed for tickets, expires April 14, 2013.Donor: San Diego Symphony
Value: $150
Four Wheel Alignment
Easy on you, easy on your car! When the wheels on your car are correctly aligned you travel better,
longer. Use this certificate from Hawthorne Tire for a four-wheel alignment on your car. You’ll be glad you did!
Donor: Hawthorne Tire
Value: $95
13Hilti Cordless Drill with Charger & Case
Tired of fighting with your old power drill? Take a look at this Hilti hand-held cordless drill/driver with Hilti lithium-ion batteries and a re-charging unit. Designed for professional construction jobs or workshop projects, this power tool can be used for drilling steel, wood or plastic as well as driving or removing screws. Comes in convenient Hilti carrying case.
Donor: Mea & Gaelen Daum
Value: $226
Tutoring Club – One Month
Use this certificate to boost a student’s academic performance through a month of tutoring at the Tutoring Club. Certificate can be redeemed a San Marcos, Poway, or Rancho Penasquitos Tutoring Club locations. Must be redeemed by 12/1/2013.
Donor: Steve & Anh Eggers – Tutoring Club San Marcos
Value: $360
Fresco’s Pizza & Grill
Upscale your pizza experience while sharing a delicious pizza at Fresco’s Pizza and Grill at 13350
Camino del Sur, San Diego.
Donor: Steve Wallace – Fresco’s Pizza & Grill
Value: $50
Sweetest Buzz Café & Bakery
See what the buzz is about at Sweetest Buzz Café and Bakery, 13350 Camino del Sur, San Diego.
You’ll love the delicious selection of Sweetest Buzz specialties.
Donor: Sweetest Buzz Café & Bakery
Value: $50
Cool Cravings Yogurt Shop
When you need a treat, you will be in for a special treat at Cool Cravings Yogurt Shop, 13350 Camino del Sur. Bring in a group and create a lot of happiness!
Donor: Cool Cravings
Value: $50
Great News Cooking School
Get cooking with this certificate from Great News
Cooking School. Choose from dozens of classes where you can learn
fabulous international recipes from Mediterranean, Thai, French and Italian
cuisines. Learn secrets from the celebrity chefs of San Diego or
improve your techniques for healthy comfort foods or traditional
holiday foods. Classes offered in a other sites with celebrity
chefs.Donor: Great News Cooking School
Value: $54
Palomar Family YMCA
Improve your family’s healthy living aptitude at the
Palomar Family YMCA with this six-month family membership.
Located at 1050 N. Broadway in Escondido, the Y offers swimming sports and recreation for all ages with group
fitness classes and personal training equipment and staff.Donor: Palomar Family YMCA
Value: $442
Double
AEDCO Residential Service
One Year -1 Be the lucky EDCO Waste & Recycling Service customer who skips the (bi-) monthly bill payments for residential curbside service. This gift certificate entitles you to one year of free collection if you are a current customer of EDCO
Donor: EDCO Waste & Recycling Service
Value: $250
AEDCO Residential Service
One Year -1 Be the lucky EDCO Waste & Recycling Service customer who skips the (bi-) monthly bill payments for residential curbside service. This gift certificate entitles you to one year of free collection if you are a current customer of EDCO
Donor: EDCO Waste & Recycling Service
Value: $250
Redhawk Golf Club
Rated Seventh Best among California's public courses, the beauty and
conditions at Redhawk Golf Club, an 18 -hole semi-private course in
the
Temecula Valley, will make your golf experience memorable for
all the right reasons. The gentle contours of this Ron Fream-designed
course present a wonderful challenge for golfers of every level,
from 2008 PGA Champions Tour pre-Qualifiers to junior golfers
seeking on-course lessons. On play day appropriate golf attire and a
$15 per player cart fee are required.Donor: Redhawk Golf Club
Value: $140
Sun Valley Golf Course
Bring three friends and enjoy a 9-hole round of golf at Sun Valley Golf Course. Known as the Friendliest Course A-Round, Sun Valley is at 5080 Memorial Drive in La Mesa.
Donor: Johnny B. Gonzalez
Value: $40
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Climb aboard for a world-class adventure the whole family will
enjoy! The Maritime Museum of San Diego hosts one of the world’s
finest collections of historic ships, which represent a unique set
of international, national and state narratives. Visitors are
invited to step aboard each of the historic ships to explore and
discover their rich, living history: Star of India(1863):
This iron-hulled beauty is the oldest active ship in the world. Berkeley (1898): The first successful-propeller driven steam ferry on the west coast. Medea (1904): This steam yacht is from the age of conspicuous wealth. Pilot (1914): The oldest pilot boat still in service on the west coast. USS Dolphin(1968) US Navy submarine.H.M.S. Surprise (1970) replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate.B-39 (1967) Soviet attack submarine designed to track US and NATO warships. Californian (1984) replica of a mid-19th century revenue cutter.Package includes four guest passes for a day of history and adventure in the salt air.
Donor: Maritime Museum of San Diego
Value: $56
ULTRAZONE Laser Tag
Whether you’re reaching for supremacy in the laser tag world or
looking for some adrenalin-packed fun, this certificate for six free
games at
ULTRAZONE delivers the ultimate laser adventure. The
ULTRAZONE facility, located at 3146 Sports Arena Blvd., is a
uniquely-designed, high-tech, environment that is themed throughout
as an underground city of the future. Highlights include the most
advanced laser tag system in the country, a 5,000 square-foot,
multi-level arena, and comprehensive computer-analyzed score cards
for each player. Guests must be at least seven years old to play.Donor: ULTRAZONE
Value: $42
Melinda Finn Professional Portrait Session
Melinda Finn, Palomar College’s on-staff professional photographer, offers a one-hour portrait session in-studio or on-location. Portrait may have a single subject or can include a family or group. Melinda will provide you with a CD or DVD with the resulting images. There is no time like the present to set up a photo session that will produce portraits you will treasure for a lifetime.
Donor: Melinda Finn
Value: $150
Salon Helene
Salon Helene's professional stylists are passionate about bringing out your inner beauty, giving you your personalized style whether it’s fun and flirtatious or calm and professional. Treat yourself to an E-Facial and a Shampoo Blow-Dry at Salon Helene, 6946 El Camino Real #107 in Carlsbad, where you will receive the ultimate in individualized pampering and styling.
Donor: Salon Helene
Value: $140
Double
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza offers
Healthy Global Cuisine™ in a range of dishes that includes far more than pizza … like salads, tapas, tacos,
and sandwiches, just to name a few. Their cuisine is created using local, organic, and nutritionally balanced ingredients wherever possible with
vegetarian and gluten-free options throughout the menu. “Eat well. Feel good.®“ is more than just a slogan. You will love the delicious food, tasteful
ambience, and personalized service at Sammy’s.Donor: Ladecki Restaurant Group
Value: $25
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza offers Healthy Global Cuisine™ in a range of dishes that includes far more than pizza … like salads, tapas, tacos, and sandwiches, just to name a few. Their cuisine is created using local, organic, and nutritionally balanced ingredients wherever possible with vegetarian and gluten-free options throughout the menu. “ Eat well. Feel good.® “ is more than just a slogan. You will love the delicious food, tasteful ambience, and personalized service at Sammy’s.
Donor: Ladecki Restaurant Group
Value: $25
Luann Drawing and Book by Greg Evans
If you’ve ever been a teenager or had one in the family, you probably already
love the real-life humor and drama of the Luann series by Greg Evans. Tonight
you can take home two Luann treasures that you and your family will enjoy for
years to come: A framed, signedGreg Evans sketch of Luann and the artist’s
book: Luann, 25 Years. The book is signed by Evans and includes both the story
of his own evolution as a cartoonist and artist and a retrospective of Luann
comic strips that will become family treasures.Donor: Greg Evans
Value: $150
Cater Basket Crochet and Activity Passes
Here’s a basket that will keep you entertained and enriched. Fill some quiet, leisure time with handmade crochet activities guided by six how-to crochet project books using the accompanying crochet hooks, threads and yarns. When you are ready for an outdoor adventure, use the six Super Passes good for entrance to the San Diego Zoo or Safari Park with privileges to ride the zoo tour bus or Africa Tram. For good measure, this delightful basket includes an original Door Stopper Kitty and coupons for Boomers entertainment parks.
Donors: Judy and Jack Cater
Value: $300
Double
Teeth Whitening
Increase the buzz created by your radiant smile with whiter, brighter teeth. Nelson Y. Howard, accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, offers a consultation and teeth
whitening kit to help bring your
smile to the next level. Take advantage of this opportunity to boost your
personal and professional persona.Donor: Nelson Y. Howard, DDS
Value: $250
Teeth Whitening
Increase the buzz created by your radiant smile with whiter, brighter teeth. Nelson Y. Howard, accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, offers a consultation and teeth whitening kit to help bring your smile to the next level. Take advantage of this opportunity to boost your personal and professional persona.
Donor: Nelson Y. Howard, DDS
Value: $250
Double
Moonlight Stage ProductionsLive theater at is finest is the hallmark of North County’s Moonlight Stage Productions. With this gift certificate for two tickets you and a friend will share an evening at the AVO Playhouse in Vista. Titles to be announced soon will include three productions for you to choose from. Performance dates for the 2013 Winter Season run January 17 – February 3, February 14 – March 10, and March 21 – April 7.
Donor: Moonlight Stage Productions
Value: $30
Moonlight Stage Productions
Live theater at is finest is the hallmark of North County’s Moonlight Stage Productions. With this gift certificate for two tickets you and a friend will share an evening at the AVO Playhouse in Vista. Titles to be announced soon will include three productions for you to choose from. Performance dates for the 2013 Winter Season run January 17 – February 3, February 14 – March 10, and March 21 – April 7.
Donor: Moonlight Stage Productions
Value: $30
San Diego REPertoryTheatre
These four ticket vouchers will be exchanged
for a memorable evening at San
Diego Repertory Theatre, downtown San Diego’s resident professional theatre,
that has won more than 200 awards for artistic excellence. Upcoming
performances at the Lyceum Theatre at Horton Plaza include: Dec. 5-23 – THE
ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (abridged) by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor; Jan. 12
– Feb. 10, 2013 - CLYBOURNE PARK, Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning play by
Bruce Norris; March 2 – 31, 2013- THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall; and April 6 –
May 5 --THE FEDERAL JAZZ PROJECT by Richard Montoya and Gilbert Castellanos.Donor: San Diego Repertory Theatre
Value: $204
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
For more than 10 years, San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum has provided unique, hands-oneducational experiences for children and families focusing on world cultures, the arts and science. Located at 320 North Broadway in Escondido, SDCDM will inspire the children in your life to learn about our world through exploration, imagination, and experimentation. This package includes a family membership that includes one year free admission to SDCDM for parents and their children along with a subscription to the online newsletter.
Donor: San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Value: $85
San Diego Natural History Museum
The San Diego Natural History Museum is the premier collections-based
environmental education and natural history research resource in our region.
Their timely programs are user-friendly, and relevant to the real-life needs of
the diverse populations of the San Diego-Baja California region today and
tomorrow.
This package includes four visitor passes for you and your group to
enjoy a day in Balboa Park exploring the fascinating exhibits at “the NAT.”Donor: San Diego Natural History Museum
Value: $48
Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park is dedicated to the understanding
and appreciation of 'art of the people' (mingei) from all cultures of the
world; this art shares a direct simplicity and reflects a joy in making, by
hand, useful
objects of timeless beauty that are satisfying to the human
spirit. The Museum collects, conserves and exhibits these arts of daily life —
by unknown craftsmen of ancient times; from traditional cultures of past and
present; and by historical and contemporary designers. This package includes
eight museum passes for your group to use to explore the Museum’s six
exhibition galleries, multimedia education center, a theater, and The
Collectors' Gallery/Museum Store.Donor: Mingei International Museum
Value: $64
San Diego Air and Space Museum
Rare specimens of World War I aircraft, mint condition airplanes like the
Spitfire Mk. XVI, Navy F6F Hellcat, and displays of space-age technology are
waiting for you and three guests at the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Celebrate aviation and space flight history and technology at the outstanding
Balboa Park museum. Four passes for regular exhibits at the San Diego Air &
Space Museum.Donor: San Diego Air & Space Museum.
Value: $70
San Diego Museum of Man
As the region’s only museum of anthropology and
archaeology, the San Diego
Museum of Man is dedicated to inspiring human connections by exploring the
human experience through exhibits, educational programs and events. Enjoy this
Explorer Membership Certificate which entitles two adults and their children
(or grandchildren) under 18 to complimentary entrance for one year, special
events, and the quarterly newsletter. Certificate must be redeemed online to
activate membership.Donor: San Diego Museum of Man
Value: $50
buybuy Baby
With more than 20,000 products in the store, you are sure to find the perfect baby gift at buybuy Baby. Bring this certificate to our location at 1014 North El Camino Real in Encinitas and choose among our great selection of clothes, accessories, toys, CDs, bedding, dishware, holiday items and much more for infants and toddlers.
Donor: buybuyBaby
Value: $25
Oil Painting: Dignity
Renee Corwin is renowned as an award winning portrait painter who attended the
School of Visual Arts in New York City, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine
Arts degree. She is known for portraits which are always realistic, yet have a
soft quality of mystery and other worldliness to them. Corwin is president of
the San Diego Portrait Society and has been selected a Southern California
State Ambassador of the Portrait Society of America. Shondra is the model for
this portrait titled “Dignity” by the artist.Donor: Renee Corwin
Value: $1,350
Edible Arrangements
You will bring happiness to any life occasions with a handcrafted fresh fruit bouquet or gourmet chocolate dipped fruit box. You may want to try the new Cupcake Collection featuring cupcake-shaped pineapple dipped in gourmet white and semisweet chocolate with sprinkles.Yuuummmm!
Donor: Edible Arrangements
Value: $55
Yoga & Danish [Private Party]
Carlsbad Village Yoga and Carlsbad Danish Bakery join forces to offer a four-hour private party that will sooth the souls of you and up to 20 guests. This party package includes a private yoga or fitness class of your choice along with a custom cake and sangria.
Donor: Carlsbad Danish Bakery
Carlsbad Village Yoga
Value: $800
Courtyard by Marriott [Hotel Circle/Mission Valley]
You or your guests will be conveniently close to San
Diego’s greatest family attractions including Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, and
Old Town, to name a few.Certificate is good for a two night stay subject to
availability and excluded special event dates.Donor: Courtyard by Marriott
Value: $300
Westin Gaslamp Quarter
For a quick escape or a hospitality venue for out-of-town guests the Westin Gaslamp is the perfect urban getaway. This hotel is just beside Horton Plaza Shopping and entertainment mall, and a block from Gaslamp Quarter. Certificate is good for a two night stay subject to availability and excluded special event dates.
Donor:Westin Gaslamp Quarter
Value: $600
Robert Hall Winery Villas
With the largest underground wine caverns on the Central Coast and state-of-the- art wine making facilities, you will savor this experience at the Robert Hall Winery where you willrelax in a lovely villa and enjoy “barrel tasting” in the hospitality center as you learn about the winemaking process from vine to glass. This gift certificate offers a one-night stay, with accommodations for four in two villas (each vila sleeps two people). Also included is a tasting room voucher for up to four people.
Donor: John Bagley
Value: $500
Leucadia Red Wine –two bottles of wine
Distinguish yourself as the owner of two bottles of Leucadia Red Wine. Start with exceptional pinot noir from Sonoma County and add the inspiration of bottles labeled with art works by Jami Goddess depicting women overcoming adversity. Called “post-apocalyptic pinups” by one reviewer, the labels make Leucadia Red an experience to savor and share.
Donor: CTE
Value: $40
Starbucks Gift Basket
Starbucks Gift Basket
Be your own Starbucks barista with this delightful gift basket. There’s a coffee press for brewing morning coffee – three pounds of coffee are included – and a pair of ceramic mugs to drink from. You will find two travel mugs in the basket in case you need to take your coffee on the road. When it’s time for afternoon tea, you’ll find two glass tea cups and selections in three tea tins to choose from. Don’t try to get through another day without this Starbucks gift basket.
Donor: Consulting & Inspection Services LLC
Value: $150
Donovan’s Steakhouse
Donovan’s sets the standard of fine dining excellence and shares it with you in this $100 gift certificate. A classic steakhouse where USDA Prime Steaks reign supreme, Donovan’s also offers delectable market seafood for those non-steak moments. To enhance the mouth-watering fare, choose from the amazing wine variety that has earned Donovan’s the Best of Award Excellence from Wine Spectator.
Donor: Donovan’s
Value: $100
Holiday Wine Cellar
Holiday Wine Cellar has been providing exceptional quality wines, spirits and beers in their landmark Escondido store (302 West Mission Avenue) since 1965. Use this $50 certificate to make your selection from their extensive selection of wine, tequila, scotch whiskey and other popular spirits.
Donor: Jim Kern
Value: $50
San Marcos Brewery
San Marcos Brewery produces the finest handcrafted ales from their on-premise
micro-brewery and serves each glass fresh from the tap. Added to the experience
is a full-service restaurant specializing in 'American Grill' classics
including steaks, pasta, seafood, burgers, sandwiches and salads. $25 gift
certificate.Donor: San Marcos Brewery
Value: $25
California Center for the Arts Escondido Family Membership
Your family will enjoy the benefits of CCAE membership all year long. This certificate includes priority seating and ticket exchange privileges, the center’s newsletter for members, discounts to pre- and post-show activities, advance purchase of tickets for Center Stage Performances for Youth and free admission to museum exhibitions along with four museum guest passes for a family of two adults and children up to age 17.
Donor: California Center for the Arts Escondido
Value: $100
Ruben H. Fleet Science Center
The Ruben H. Fleet Science Center, located in beautiful Balboa Park, is home to 100+ hands-on exhibits, San Diego’s only IMAX® Dome Theater, North Star Science Store and Galileo’s Café. This certificate is good for a pair of passes to see an IMAX® film or theater show plus a visit to all hands-on exhibit galleries. Certificate expires December 2013.
Donor: Ruben H. Fleet Science Center
Value: $32
Disneyland Hopper ticketsIf you are Wishing on a Star for a trip to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Parks, your dreams have come true! Here are four 1-Day Park Hopper ® tickets for entrance to both Disneyland®Park and Disney’s California Adventure® Park. Tickets expire October 2014.
Donor: Disneyland
Value: $500
San Diego Ballet
Recently voted 2012 Best Dance Organization of San Diego by Ranch and Coast Magazine, San Diego Ballet is a professional and innovative dance powerhouse. This certificate offers two tickets to attend any season performance on San Diego Ballet’s spring or fall 2013 schedule. Shows include the 2013 Qualcomm Showcase and the world premiere of Javier Velasco’s latest original work, Don Juan. The holiday Nutcracker performances are excluded. Certificate expires 10/14/13.
Donor: San Diego Ballet
Value: $80
Evening at the Planetarium
Here is an opportunity to share real star power with up to 14 friends and family members! Mark Lane, the director of Palomar College’s new state-of-the-art planetarium will guide your private party through an evening with the stars including a tour of The Sky Tonight and a fulldome presentation of the Secret Lives of Stars. Opened just last March, the planetarium offers you and your guests awesome experiences using digital video and audio technology that feel like you are space rocket travelers. This is an experience your will never forget!
Donor: Mark Lane
Value: $250
Date Night Basket
Plan a great evening out for you and your date. Start at Filippi’s Pizza using the $40 gift certificate for delicious pizza and then head over to Regal Cinemas where you have four movie passes – plus a $25 gift card in case you want more munchies. Compliments of Hidden Valley Orthodontics.
Donor: Hidden Valley Orthodontics
Value: $110
Padres Tickets (4) with Parking
What could be better than taking in a Padres game at Petco Park? Answer: A day (or evening) with three friends or family members at Petco Park. This gift certificate makes everyone happy with four tickets to a Padres game. And don’t worry about the parking – It’s included!
Donor: Construction Testing & Engineering
Value: $350
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Season PassesBe there when the horses leave the gate this season at Del Mar. This certificate is good for four Clubhouse Season Admission Passes for the 2013 season running July 17 through September 4. Note that passes do not include reserved seats inside the Clubhouse.
Donor: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Value: $200
Custom Surfboard(Longboard)
With nearly a decade of experience, SJ Surfboards are expertly hand shaped by craftsmen for quality and outstanding results. This nine-footlong board is designed to allow the surfer to easily catch waves and have a great time.
Donor: S.J. Surfboards
Value: $800
NuVinci BicycleWith NuVinci technology, the limitations and complications of conventional geared bicycle systems are history. Because a NuVinci drivetrain is a continuously variable transmission, shifting through its wide 360 degree ratio range is as seamless and easy as adjusting the volume on a radio. With a NuVinci Drivetrain, its riding is easier on your body and more what cycling was meant to be … enjoyable
Donor: Fallbrook Technologies
Value: $600
Autographed NFL Football - Humphreys & Byrd
San Diego Charger greats Stan Humphreys and Gill Byrd autographed this prized NFL Football. This famous pigskin will be a great addition to your football collection bringing you proud memories for years to come.
Donor:Virginia Dower
Value: $250
Golf-Themed Gift Baskets
This great gift basket includes a practice putting green, a portable motored club, ball markers, glove shaper, ball cleaner and club grip cleaning solution, scorekeeping notebook, white chocolate almond popcorn, and various snacks to keep you at the top of your game.
Donor: Mission Federal Credit Union
Value: $250
Three Golf Wedges + Golf Balls
If you want to add serious fun to your golf outing, this package is for you. It includes three Tsunami golf wedges, and two dozen Pinnacle golf balls.
Donor: Genesis Business Solutions
Value: $180
Two-Night Stay with Golf at La CostaThe golf courses here at La Costa are Southern California's only Gold Medal Golf Resort greens, and among the most storied in California. They boast a rich tournament history and a cadre of prominent guests, ranging from the best professional golfers in the world, to prominent politicians. This package includes a round of golf and two-night stay for two people.
Donor: La Costa Resort and Spa
Value: $750
Eagle Crest Golf Course - Round for 4 with cart
Created for players of all skill levels, Eagle Crest Golf Club is one of San Diego 's finest golf venues. Recently garnering a 3-½ star rating from Golf Digest, Eagle Crest Golf Club offers a spectacular setting that abounds with the natural beauty of the wildlife preserve that winds through secluded San Pasqual Valley.
Donor: Eagle Crest Golf Course
Value: $200
One Hour Private Golf LessonReady to take your golf game to the next level? Here’s a great way to do it – a one-hour private lesson with golf pro Dan Yury.
Donor: Dan Yury
Value: $60
Colina Park Golf Course - Golf for party of four
Make it a family affair when your party of four plays a round at Colina Park Golf Course in City Heights. Players of all ages are welcome when you use this gift certificate for a golfing day. Sunday through Friday only, certificate expires 12/31/13.
Donor: Pro Kids / The First Tee of San Diego
Value: $40
Autographed Soccer ball + PosterFamous soccer forward Julie Veee retired after seasons of success with the San Diego Soccers. Now he offers you the opportunity to own an autographed soccer ball and poster featuring San Diego’s own pro soccer players.
Donor: Julie Veee
Value: $100