Rosa Parks Elementary School 2015 PTA Auction

Thank you to Swanky Catering and Events for providing this incredible service to the Rosa Parks Community. Amy has been instrumental in assisting us in creating a memorable event. Her knowledge and creativity will be expressed so clearly on the night of the auction.

Please consider contacting Amy for assistance with your own event. 

http://www.swankycateringevents.com/

Famous mirror designer and artist Debroah Childress had designed this mirror, a one of a kind that will transform your room.

BlindSpot Mirrors is a business formed by Deborah Childress to bridge her sculpture with functional craftsmanship. Her mirrors are sold through home design stores, and through designers and architects.

BlindSpot Mirror’s minutely detailed frames are created entirely by hand using botanical or abstract themes in contemporary, transitional or traditional styles. Frames are individually cast using fiber-reinforced gypsum cement providing a structurally strong, relatively light mirror. Each frame is hand detailed and finished with four to six layers of metallic pigment. 

http://www.blindspotmirrors.net/

http://www.christensenheller.com/

22" X 32" concrete and fiberglass panel engraved with a beautiful one of a kind gingko design by local artist Deborah Childress. Each piece she creates is hand cast individually in fiber reinforced gypsum, hand painted with pigmented shellac and patinaed by hand. Best to view up close! Donated by Christensen-Heller Gallery in Oakland. For more information on the gallery, please view the website:

Valued at $400

http://http//www.christensenheller.com

Archival quality limited edition print of original artwork by Celia Jackson, Rosa Parks parent.

Monkey's Quest Glicee Print

http://celiajackson.com/wordpress/home/

Valued at $200

Original etching created by Aleta Levine, artist, former art teacher, and grandmother to Isaac Wolf, 1st grade, and future RP student, Olive Wolf.

Artwork is in new modern frame,16 x 13, print is 6 1/2 x 4 1/2.

Professional artist and furniture maker Scott Roach has donated this sculptural clock, a unique piece of art. This clock is made from a variety of sustainable hardwoods with a steel clock face

Scott has received many best in show awards and his work is found in collections across North America and Internationally. He was also selected three times for an invitational show in the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Scott is a Rosa Parks parent to a 2nd grader.

http://www.scottroach.com/

Valued at $300

$100 Gift Certificate for Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru, located at 2220 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, close to Rosa Parks. 

http://www.ackermanservicingvolvo.com/

Trio of gift certificates: 

-Full Service Carwash

-Ultra Carwash

-The Works Carwash

http://www.berkeleytouchless.com/

Valued at $82

Trio of gift certificates: 

-Full Service Carwash

-Ultra Carwash

-The Works Carwash

http://www.berkeleytouchless.com/

Valued at $82

Independent Bookseller with locations in Berkeley and Oakland

http://www.pegasusbookstore.com/

A first edition of the Pen Award shortlisted kid's book Crabtree (Some reviews here: http://www.amazon.com/Crabtree-Jon-Nichols/dp/1936365820), signed and personalized by the authors. This thing is out of print in English, and currently selling for insane prices on the internet.

Jon Nichols is a Rosa Parks parent to Ruby in 2nd grade.

Books published by City Lights, plus other fun items related to the iconic San Francisco institution. Two t-shirts, one bag, 10 books, and a hat.

Poetry and Social Justice themes aboud.

http://www.citylights.com/

Valued at over $125

A one-page original comic strip that I will generate after interviewing the winner(s) about their favorite family stories. I’ll choose one story and edit and illustrate it. You may find your family depicted as a group of hillbilly alligators. I might need to throw in a Robot or a very tired squirrel. I can’t be sure until I hear what you have to say. The point is: you tell me some stuff and I’ll shape it into something suitable for framing that you can keep forever as a visual record of a cherished, embarrassing, or otherwise noteworthy family episode. Many years from now, when we’re all gone, your great-great grandkids will pull this thing out of some attic box and ask their parents a whole bunch of unanswerable questions.

Jon Nichols is author, illustrator, and Rosa Parks parent to Rosa Park 2nd grader Ruby.

Priceless!

This anthology of vignettes of seed moments in Ms. Margot Pepper's 2nd grade students’ lives, harvested from months of work in their Writer’s Workshop, are a porthole into the childhood of every adult. Fully illustrated in black and white.

Donated by Teacher Margot Pepper, this is a signed copy of the novel "American Day Dream." Updating Orwell’s 1984, this gripping techno-dystopian science fiction thriller set against the Bay Area’s iconic landmarks provides disturbing insight about the work speed up in the information age. And escape. More info at www.freedomvoices.org

You get 2 hour computer class on the item of your choice (email, cloud services, backups, mobile devices or photos management) or a 2 hours support session to help you solve your current IT issues.

Thank you to Isreal Vela

http://about.me/ivela

Valued at $60-$100/hour

$70 Gift Certificate to Monkey Business Camp

Two tickets to any production at the Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley, excluding opening nights & co-productions. Reservations are required, and seats are subject to availability. Aurora Theatre Company productions are appropriate for high-school aged audiences and above.

https://www.auroratheatre.org/

Valued at $100

Family 4-pack of tickets to any Rising Star or MainStage performance during the current season at Children’s Musical Theater San Jose (CMT). CMT performs at the Montgomery Theater, conveniently located in the center of downtown San Jose. Lots of restaurants are close by so you can grab a bite before or after the show!

http://www.cmtsj.org/

Valued at $100

Four complimentary tickets to "Hairspray" at Berkeley Playhouse

Valued at $160

http://berkeleyplayhouse.org/

Berkeley Playhouse was founded in 2007 by Artistic Director, Elizabeth McKoy, a professional theatre actor, director, and teacher for over 20 years. Berkeley Playhouse produces theatre that is “intelligent, relevant, and soul-stirring.”  We bring together performers and audience members of all ages. We strive to provide experiences that fully engage performers and audiences.

Umphrey's McGee is an American progressive rock band originally from South Bend, Indiana, whose music is often referred to as "progressive improvisation", or "improg". They are playing at the Fox Theater in Oakland on March 7. With special guest Josh Redman (Rosa Parks dad and world-renowned jazz artist). 

http://www.thefoxoakland.com/popartist.php?cID=4771&KeepThis=true&

http://umphreys.com/

Valued at $150

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is located on 7.5 acres of natural beauty framed by the majestic backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Museum is a space for imaginations to run wild. At every turn is a new opportunity to challenge the boundaries of creativity. 

http://www.baykidsmuseum.org/

Valued at $60

The Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse is a music education and performance nonprofit offering the finest in traditional roots music 5 to 7 nights of the week in downtown Berkeley. 

One pair of tickets for a Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse show, subject to availability and restrictions. 

http://www.thefreight.org/

Valued at $50

Two $10 gift certificates, redeemable for admission to any show at Ashkenaz in Berkeley.

http://www.ashkenaz.com/

1. Two tickets to a Berkeley Symphony performance at Zellerbach Hall and admission to the post-concert members' reception. ($100)

http://www.berkeleysymphony.org/

2. One private piano lesson at Golden Key Piano School. This is good for all ages 5 and up. Located at 1809 University Avenue in Berkeley, two blocks away from the North Berkeley Bart Station. ($70)

http://www.goldenkeypianoschool.com/

Valued at $170

One day admission for 2 to California's Great America for the 2015 season. 

Great America is located in Santa Clara, California. 

https://www.cagreatamerica.com/

Valued at $128

Berkeley Chess School has provided a full chess set with a chess board mat and score sheet. There is a ceramic Berkeley Chess School mug as well. It's everything you'll need to get your newest chess player equipped.

In addition, Micah Kaplan, a Rosa Parks first grader, will spend one hour playing with and tutoring you or your budding chess player, teaching strategy. He will be accompanied by his Dad.

Four guest passes to the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco.

http://www.thecjm.org/

Valued at $48

Family Membership to the Museum of the African Diaspora

http://www.moadsf.org/

Valued at $85

A one time family pass to the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Entry for two adults and two kids.

http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/

Valued at $44

Girls on the Go!  A field trip Camp for Girls ages 9-13. This gift certificate entitles holder to $65 towards the camp program.

This is part of Monkey Business Camp

WET CLAY classes for kids - weekday afternoons, early evenings and Saturdays.  Classes meet for 1-1/4 hours.

http://www.kidsnclay.com/

Valued at $30

1. Kids N Clay gift certificate for a Wet Clay Class ($30).

2. Duct Tape Project Kit & Book

Bring home a new hobby. Begin by choosing a project from Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects, settle down with your portable duct tape crafting board, and pick from a selection of decorative tape. You will be amazed at how many projects you 75can make - from bracelets to prom dresses. This package would make a great present for any kid over the age of 8 or a terrific rainy-day activity to keep in reserve.

3. Enjoy admission for 4 to the contemporary art galleries at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. ($40)

http://www.ybca.org/

Valued at $120

Celebrate the warm weather at a pool party in the Berkeley hills at Wildcat Canyon. This event includes up to eight children who can enjoy the beautiful pool in its pristine environment. This is restricted to second through fifth grade students, with any child who cannot swim or is 6 years old or younger requiring a parent in the pool with him or her. The person who purchases the party will provide the food and beverage for the pool party event. The event is limited to a three hour period of time.

This will take place at the residence of Dana Holtman and Nitzan Yerovam, parents of Ariana in 2nd grade and Itai in 5th grade. The date for the party must be confirmed and agreed upon by the residents. 

Minimum bid: $200

Two guest passes to the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.

http://www.asianart.org/

Expires 2/29/2016

Included is a voucher for 2 tickets to Orchestra, Dress Circle or Balcony Circle seats to a select performance of San Francisco Ballet. As a special bonus, a Rosa Parks parent who is member of the orchestra will give a backstage tour.

Two tickets to any one subscribed production at the Berkeley Rep during the 2014-2015 season. The tickets may be used for a performance on Tuesday (8pm), Wednesday (7pm), Thursday (2 or 8pm), Saturday (2pm), or Sunday (7pm). 

"For over 40 years it's been the mission of the Berkeley Rep to inspire you with adventurous, entertaining, and intelligent plays. More than four million people have enjoyed more than 300 shows at the Berkeley Rep, which have gone on to win five Tony Awards, seven Obie Awards, nine Drama Desk Awards, one Grammy Award, and many other honors." 

http://www.berkeleyrep.org/

Valued at $150

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evening or Saturday Matinee performance, valid towards the 2015 season, and can be booked beginning on April 1st, 2015.

Valid for two tickets worth approximately $92

https://www.calshakes.org/Online/

Two VIP general admission passes to the Legion of Honor or the de Young, each good for one person and one guest. Remember, children under age 12 are admitted free so this can be a family event.

http://deyoung.famsf.org/

Valued at $40

1. $60 Worth of Admission to The Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. Family pass includes 5 people. At every turn is a new opportunity to challenge the boundaries of creativity.

http://www.baykidsmuseum.org/

2. $25 gift certificate to Studio Grow

The drop in, educational place space now has three locations.

www.studiogrow.com

3. Family Guest Pass for 2 adults and 2 children to Habitot Children's Museum in Downtown Berkeley. Valued at $39

http://www.habitot.org/

4. $25 Gift Certificate to Meal Ticket in Berkeley at 1235 San Pablo Avenue.

http://www.mealticketrestaurant.com/

5. $25 gift certificate to Hannah's Children's store on Solano Avenue, Berkeley

Valued at $174

5 person tour of Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, with story artist and director, Enrico Casarosa. Enrico is a Rosa Parks parent to a 1st grader.

Tour can be scheduled for a weekday lunch visit. View the art galleries, see the life-sized characters from your favorite movies, shop in the Pixar store, and sample a tasty brick-oven pizza from the Pixar kitchen... lunch is included!

Valued at $250

A private dragon boat cruise for a group of 15-21 people offered by the Berkeley Racing Canoe Center in the Berkeley Marina at M Dock.  Worth $250.

"A Year of Bread, One Loaf per Week."

Valid at both East Bay Retail Bakeshops. 3084 Claremont Avenue in Berkely and 372 Colusa Avenue in Kensington.

Valued at $160

http://www.semifreddis.com/

$25 Gift Certificate to Bette's Oceanview Diner on Fourth Street in Berkeley

http://www.bettesdiner.com/

Two $20 gift certificates to The Acme Bread Company

http://www.acmebread.com/

$50 Gift Certificate at Benchmark Pizzeria in Kensington at Colusa Circle.

http://www.benchmarkpizzeria.com/

$50 Gift Certificate to Zut! on Fourth Street in Berkeley

http://www.zutonfourth.com/

$75 Gift Certificate to hip Uptown Oakland restaurant Mockingbird.

http://www.mockingbirdoakland.com/

Specialty cake that will be designed to suit any theme, for any age, for any occasion.Cakes are baked to order using the finest ingredients. This will be for a two tier 4 and 6 inch the cake which feeds 20.Valued at $100-$150

Experienced cook, mixologist, and Rosa Parks mom Liz Tracey will make a casserole of enchiladas (meat or veggie) plus a pitcher of margaritas and deliver it all to your house.

Valued at $100

1. La Note Restaurant Gift Certificate for $25.

http://www.lanoterestaurant.com/

2. Cafe Clem Gift Certificate for $20

The second location owned by the La Note Restaurant

http://www.cafeclem-downtown.com/

3. $25 Gift Certificate to the College Avenue location of La Mediterranee

https://www.cafelamed.com/index.php

Lunch for Two in the Upstairs Cafe at Chez Panisse.

http://www.chezpanisse.com/reservations/

Valued at $100 

Children's Tea Party for Six, special cakes, macaron, chocolates, and tea in Masse's Pastry Shop. 

No holidays and at least two weeks advance notice.

http://www.massespastries.com/

Valued at $300

Dinner for two upstairs at Oliveto Restaurant in Rockridge, considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the Bay Area.

Alcoholic beverages and gratutity excluded. 

www.oliveto.com

Valued at $130

Amy Talley-Klotz will create a masterpiece for your celebration. Impressing the community for years in LA, she has moved to Berkeley and can offer this for your family member.

One fabulous cake of your choice to make your celebration complete! Rainbow cake - 6 layer, rainbow cake, white butter cream frosting, Soccer ball cake - yellow cake, butter cream frosting, with M&Ms in the middle of the cake pinata style(!) Monster cake - 2 layer, any flavor, butter cream, any color, Sprinkle cake - 2 layer, yellow cake, white butter cream, covered in sprinkles, with any number or letter inset.

Enjoy two great spots in the Golden Gate Neighborhood of North Oakland.

1. One $25 gift card from Victory Burger 

http://victoryburger.com/menu/

2. One $25 gift card to Actual Cafe 

http://actualcafe.com/

One Space in one of the 2015 season of hands on preserving classes. Please see website for details: www.junetaylorjams.com

June Taylor Company, The Still Room, has products in some of the most well-know cafes and boutique food stores in the Bay Area. Following traditional methods of preserving, organically grown fruit is hand-cut and stove-top cooked in small batches with the addition of a minimal amount of organic sugar and no commercial pectin.

Valued at $200

Expires 12/31/15

$75 Gift Certificate to Lalime's & a bottle of Cava, a Spanish sparkling wine, delivered to your table.

http://www.lalimes.com/

Valued at $100+

Berkeley's Oldest Pub, Celebrating their 50th Year!

2 Gift Certificates to Albatross Pub for a total of $20

http://www.albatrosspub.com/

Service Card good for one full service oil change at any of our stores.

http://oilchangerinc.com/

Valued at $31.25

Not valid with any other offers or discounts.

A party at Picante! Choose lunch or dinner for 10 kids and 2 adults. It's the perfect opportunity for a unique and delicious experience for your birthday celebration.

http://www.picanteberkeley.com/

Betsy Riehle, City College of San Francisco pastry chef and instructor, will make and decorate a dessert for any special event. Cake choices include: Chocolate Mousse, Carrot, Flourless Chocolate, Tiramisu, or Cheesecake. Example in the photo os Chocolate Mousse Cake.

Valued at $50

Enjoy a meal for two people at Picante Restaurant in Berkeley. Brunch, lunch or dinner. You might as well buy this since you'll be there anyway!

http://www.picanteberkeley.com/

Learn to make pizza! Six kids will make their own pizza and then enjoy eating it all up. This includes beverages. 

10am on a Sunday morning for one hour at the Berkeley location; must confirm date with Gioia Pizzeria.

http://www.gioiapizzeria.com/locations/berkeley.html

$25 Gift Certificate to Clove & Hoof, butcher shop and restaurant in Oakland.

http://cloveandhoofoakland.com/

$25 Gift Certificate to Pasta Shop, with two locations, one on Fourth Street in Berkeley and one in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland.

http://www.rockridgemarkethall.com/

$25 Gift Certificate to The Local Butcher Shop

http://thelocalbutchershop.com/

Dinner for two at the Cheese Steak Shop. Includes two 10' sandwiches, two chips or fries, two desserts, two non-alcoholic beverages. Valued at $30.

$25 Gift Certificate to Mudpuppy's Tub and Scrub at Point Isabel- One full service dog wash with conditioner. Worth Dog baths range from $25 - $38 depending on the size of the dog, but this certificate will cover any size dog.

Three parts valued at $75-$88!

Contents: copper measuring spoons, 2 cutting boards, a set of wooden serving spoons, 2 wooden spatulas, oven mit, high quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar, omnivore salt, sirachachup, all natural artisanal mustard, honeycomb honey, a set of dish towels, Kuhn rikon knives and versatile wire basket and two bottles of wine.There will also be a folder of various favorite family recipes from Rm. 17 families. 

Value: $220

Sweet & Savory Gourmet Gift Basket featuring treats such as TCHO Dark Chocolates, Recchiuti Burnt Caramel Sauce, Pinot Noir Salami, Lesley Stone Fig & Olive Crackers, Maille Cornichons, Laudemio Olive Oil, Leonardi Balsamic vinegar, Calissons/Marzipan treats, and much more!!

Valued items at $175

Small Cooler (Igloo) including:

$50 gift certificate to Meal Ticket,

$40 gift certificate to Farm Burger,

$40 gift certificate to Zen Day Spa,

$20 gift certificate to Local 123,

a cozy throw (blanket),

a soothing eye mask,

DVD of the movie "the hangover"

Coconut water

Ginger tea

Tums

Aspirin

Airborne

Altoids

Vodka (airplane size)

Tomato juice

2 pabst blue ribbons

Chocolate bar

Pringles

Valued at $250

All donated by Spanish Table in Berkeley; Carbon Steel 8-Portion Paella Pan, Paella Cookbook, $25 Gift Certificate to Spanish Table.

http://www.spanishtable.com/

Valued at $87

1. Jones Coffee knows that you love trying new coffees. That's why we've put together the Taster's Package. This can be for a friend, or for you. Each of the 8 selections are sized for 2 average pots of drip-brew coffee.

2.Tea Collection: Choose any two teas to combine. One combination is the Crimson berry blend, which is naturally caffeine free and contains rooibos, hibiscus, rosehips and fruits. Perfect to make Iced Tea; also the Darjeeling tea, which is known as the champagne of teas because of its exquisite flavor. Our Darjeeling has complexity and is a good self drinker. Enjoy this tea during a hot afternoon. Gift box comes with a T-Sac package of 100 filters, along with our new Jones Coffee Roasters measuring scoop/bag clip.

3. A CamelBak Forge 16oz Travel Mug

4. Karen Neuburger Pajama set

Valued at $150

Bottle of 2011 Hall Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain District

http://www.hallwines.com/

Worth $135

$100 Gift Certificate to Oak Barrel Winecraft in Berkeley on San Pablo Avenue.

www.oakbarrel.com

Enjoy Four Flights of Wine at Beckmen Vineyards Tasting Room in Los Olivos, California.

*How about for your family or friends who live nearby the winery? Or for your next road trip?*

Good wine comes from good grape juice, that comes from good grapes, that comes from great plants, that grew on the right soil. 

estate grown | family owned and operated | biodynamic

Valid for four people. Open daily 11am - 5pm. | www.beckmenvineyards.com | 

Art Kinsey, owner of Northbrae Bottle Shop, has donated a bottle 2012 Stomping Girl Pinot Noir, produced by a local Berkeley family.

http://www.stompinggirlwines.com/

https://www.facebook.com/NorthbraeBottleShop

A magnum of 2009 Gigondas "Terrasse du Diable" Pailleres. This 1.5L bottle was donated by Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant in Berkeley. This is valued at $99.

http://www.kermitlynch.com/

2011 Eric Kent Russian River Chardonnay, Sonoma County, 1.5L

Always distinctively tropical in aroma and flavor, 2011 offers a delicate floral or lychee note on the nose and pronounced poached pear, apricot and peach on the palate, followed by a long finish that introduces a touch of lemon custard before circling back to lychee as it lingers on and on.

Art by Jo James

Valued at $80

2011 Eric Kent Las Madres Syrah, Carneros, 1.5L

Wine Spectator Review- 92 pts. | 95 cases made

Delivers a streamlined mix of fresh, snappy red berry and blackberry notes, with touches of pepper, spice and red licorice. Firms nicely on the finish. The tannins give the flavors traction and length. Drink now through 2024.—J.L.

Art by Laura Hoffman

Valued at $94

Ms. Hinkley's 1st Grade Class' Wine and Accessories Bundle,  including but not limited to the following:

2 wine glasses

2 bottles of wine

Wine Spectator and wine book

box of chocolates

crackers and salami 

Canadian maple syrup

wine charms, collage and cookbook all made by Room 15!

Copain Wines invites you to our hilltop winery overlooking the bucolic Russian River Valley, affording breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and vineyards. Just minutes from downtown Healdsburg, we welcome guests by appointment for an informative, yet informal, tasting.

We look forward to sharing with you our acclaimed cool-climate Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay wines crafted by our visionary founder and winemaker, Wells Guthrie. And we anticipate you will leave understanding why Copain was named, once again, as one of the “Best California Wineries to Visit” by Food & Wine Magazine (October 2013).

You will also receive one bottle of 2012 Monument Tree Pinot Noir, and one bottle of 2012 Hawkes Butte Syrah, worth $70 and $45 respectively.

Valued at $215

Ms. Contreras' 1st grade class created a beautiful 18" terra-cotta planter with an abstract seashore mosaic design. 

Design, material selection and placement all done by the kids of room 16. What could be a better way to adorn your patio or garden?

East Bay Nursery, within walking distance to RP, has donated this gift certificate for $25.

You can even purchase it and donate it to the Rosa Parks Green Schoolyard!

http://www.eastbaynursery.com/

12 oz CamelBak Mug

Valued at $29

Taking Stock Produce will deliver local, organic produce to your door on a weekly basis for four consecutive weeks. There will be enough for 2.5 adults or a family of four. Take a look at the website for more information about this wonderful local business.

www.takingstockproduce.com

"We are Taking Stock Produce: regional produce curators, working as your right hand, and the first people ensuring the quality of the local, seasonal, specialty, and organic produce you prepare. "

Valued at $35 per week = $140

A $30 Gift Certificate for Berkeley Bowl Marketplace. You'll be there shopping anyway, so support Rosa Parks Elementary while you're at it!

$40 in gift certificates, in denominations of $10, to The Natural Grocer Company. One location in Berkeley and the other in El Cerrito.

http://www.naturalgrocery.com

$25 gift certificate to Monterey Fish Market in Berkeley

http://www.montereyfish.com/

CamelBak® Relay™ reinvents home water filtration with a unique Double Filter Technology that allows you to filter at the speed of your faucet. relay.camelbak.com. 10-cup (80oz) capacity. Dishwasher safe (top rack).

Valued at $39

2 dozen chocolate chocolate chip mint cookies baked homemade with organic, fairtrade ingredients by a Rosa Parks family-valued at $20 

This 90-minute consultation will include the creation of a customized action-plan for diet and lifestyle changes based on the winner’s health history and personal wellness goals. Robin Treasure coaches high-performing women experiencing fatigue, burnout, stress overload, cravings, irritability and difficulty focusing. Her private coaching and online programs take a step-by-step, comprehensive approach involving nutrition, lifestyle and mindset.

Valued at $250

http://www.robintreasure.com/

One new patient community acupuncture consultation and acupuncture session.

Shoshana Uribe is the mother of a second grader and a RP alumnus.

http://www.manzanitawellness.com/site/home.html

Valued at $35-$55 sliding scale.

One Acupuncture Treatment OR two Shonishin treatments at Alma Acupuncture.

http://almaacupuncture.com/

Shonishin is a Japanese style, often needle-free treatment designed to strengthen the constitution and balance the energy (qi) of infants and children.

Valued at $100

One hour physical therapy evaluation of orthopedic injury and or pain complaint; Negeene is a board certified PT with 15 yrs of experience and a certified yoga and restorative yoga teacher. She trained in Forrest yoga & core power -sculpt yoga. She is working at Berkeley Physical Therapy in downtown Berkeley . You can reach me at my cell - 760-217-6001 - or look her up on LinkedIn 

Value at $160

$35 Gift Certificate for Talavera Ceramics and Tile, 1801 University Avenue at Grant St.

"One of America's leading retailers of the delightful Mexican ceramic known as Talavera"

http://talaveraceramics.com/Talavera/Talavera_Ceramics_Website.html

$40 Gift certificate good for custom wiring services.

Sue Johnson Custom Lamps & Shades will assist you with your wiring project, providing services that include: Diagnosing and/or repairing the wiring in your lamp, updating the wiring and/or look of your lamp, or turning you vase or object into a one-of-a-kind lamp.

http://www.suejohnsonlamps.com/

Room 23 Class Art Project: 5th grade bilingual students decorated a new table lamp with strands of colorful glass beads. The attached photo is just the beginning stage of this masterpiece.

Thank you Teacher Alison Kelly for the guidance.

96" by 54" Marks and Shapes one of a kind tablecloth. Each item Miriam creates is hand block printed. Each tablecloth has a different variation at the edges and corners since our printers like to play! Yet another way you can be sure no one else has quite the same tablecloth! Of course, all the prints are laid down one at a time so there's lots of variation there, too.

Made of 100% recycled fiber hard-wearing wrinkle-resistant muslin (60% cotton 20% hemp 20% PET) 

Retail price is $185.00  

http://dymline.com/product-category/goods/

54" by 54" Marks and Shapes one of a kind tablecloth. Each item Miriam creates is hand block printed. Each tablecloth has a different variation at the edges and corners since our printers like to play! Yet another way you can be sure no one else has quite the same tablecloth! Of course, all the prints are laid down one at a time so there's lots of variation there, too.

Made of 100% recycled fiber hard-wearing wrinkle-resistant muslin (60% cotton 20% hemp 20% PET) 

Retail price is $160.00  

http://dymline.com/product-category/goods/

Tropic Mini Guyabano Table Lamp Donated by Metro Lighting

Valued at $65

Soda Stream Crystal Soda Maker, brand new in the box

Valued at $150

Earthly Goods Gift Certificate for $200 plus a Hobo wallet in black, valued at $110. This is an amazing opportunity to give this gift to a spouse or mother-in-law and win many of months, or years, of good will!

http://www.hobobags.com/categories/view-all-wallets-clutches

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Earthly-Goods/156004117767468

$300 Gift Certificate to Pave Fine Jewelry, valid at both locations. Imagine the fun you'll have browsing the options.

http://www.pavefinejewelry.com/

Hand knit cowl/neck warmer in beautiful lace pattern in color of your choice. Alpaca/silk yarn feels so luxurious, and is light and warm.

http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patternsFree/FW130_AlpacaLaceLeaves.

Made by mom to a 1st and 3rd grader at Rosa Parks.

Valued at $50

Sterling Silver and Vermeil Necklace from Christensen-Heller Gallery in Rockridge. Retail value $1000.

http://http//www.christensenheller.com​

Sterling silver seashell motif earrings. Retail value $263

http://www.christensenheller.com/

One month of unlimited exercise classes led by experienced instructors at The Dailey Method Berkeley studio on Ashby at College Ave. Classes are a unique combo of ballet barre work, core conditioning, muscle strengthening, yoga, and orthopedic exercises. Many classes to choose from daily, some with childcare on location ($6 per class, not included in donation).

Valued at $100

Complimentary One Year Family Plus Membership to University of California Botanical Garden of Berkeley. The membership is for two named adults who can visit with a total of four adults and four kids for free. Other special privileges include free guest passes to give away, reciprocal privileges with more than 600 museums, discounts to local nurseries, and other benefits listed on their website.

http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/

Redemption Voucher Expires 8/28/15, but once redeemed, membership is good for one full year.

Valued at $125

The Bachelor Reality Show t-shirt, bag, notepad, "will you accept this rose" mug, and three signed photographs of the current Bachelor, Chris Soules, recent Bachelorette, Andi Dorfman, and the host, Chris Harrison.

Priceless, really, but valued upwards of $175.

Fun outing for up to 4 kids to Fairyland in Oakland with Ms. Curry, one of our fantastic Kindergarten teachers! Excursion will include snacks and drinks. Don't miss the chance for your kids!!

A Spring weekend or one day in Summer to be determined with the winning bidder.

Bid on this unique afternoon adventure at Aquatic Park with Ms. Brooke, 2nd grade teacher, for 4 students.

Date to be determined. Expiration end of 2015.

An afternoon at Ms. Hinkley's house for one child and a friend. Activities may include legos, paper making, cooking, and exploring.

Ms. Hinkley is a beloved 1st grade teacher

Enjoy breakfast or lunch at Tomate Cafe with Ms. Rodrigues, 5th grade teacher, for a student plus one friend.

2 kids are invited to join Ms. Contreras for EITHER a

-a trip on the ferry to Angel Island for a hiking excursion *or*

-a trip to iFly, an indoor skydiving excursion in Union City.

One trip only, winner's choice.

Fun outing for up to 4 kids to Fairyland in Oakland with Ms. Curry, one of our fantastic Kindergarten teachers! Excursion will include snacks and drinks. Don't miss the chance for your kids!!

A Spring weekend or one day in Summer to be determined with the winning bidder.

Join Teacher Lynda next December in her home for a gingerbread house-making extravaganza. Lunch is included. 2 children are invited.

Ms. Riehle, 2nd grade teacher, will take up to 3 children to Golden Gate Park for a picnic lunch and playtime in the Koret Playground.

May 23rd from 10:00am - 2:00pm and we will take the BART/Muni to Golden Gate Park

Ms. Martin will take three lucky 5th grade kids to a movie of their collective choice, then for ice cream at Fenton's!!!! Grab two other families and bid together, or bid yourself and have your child invite two friends along.

Date will be selected/agreed upon by winning families and Ms. Martin on a Friday night, Saturday, or a Sunday through school-year end. What a great treat, and an afternoon activity for your kid!

A creative calendar made by the kids in Room 11 (Ms. Regina). This calendar includes handprints from every child in the class on the month of their birthday. Also, each child's picture appears on the date of their birthday, never miss a birthday again. A treasure for years to come. 

Priceless

Outing with Ms Rich and Baby Olivia to The Oakland Zoo.

She will bring three children.

http://www.oaklandzoo.org/Home.php

Priceless!

A playdate at the park- Ms. Kim Beeson will walk to Aquatic Park with 4 children. She will provide snacks and equipment. 

Ms Kim, kindergarten teacher at Rosa Parks, has made this requirement: "The winner can pick a friend but then has to sponsor two other children to join."

Friday June 5, 2:30-4:30

Room 10 friendly monsters printsThe students of Room 10 (Ms. Biehl) made one-of-a-kind prints and framed them into a gorgeous work of art.

Rosa Parks Elementary School 8"x10" Satchel Bag with Rosa Parks bus and "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in." 

Artwork by Ms. Brook's 2nd Grade Classroom

Rosa Parks Elementary School Canvas Tote with Rosa Parks bus and "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in." 

Four, soft, 11-inch dolls, hand-made in West Berkeley. Just like real kids, Doppel Gang Dolls are all unique, and they're all ready for adventure, quiet time or just a quick hug. Valued at $160

Snake was bred by Rose and Cornelius. Some students not only watched the mating but also the laying of eggs! She/he? Eats small mice.

Argentinian rose tarantula 3 years old---they live to be 15, Eats crickets, mealworms and probably other at ff, too. 

Three hours of consulting work for branding, marketing and website for a startup or new business.

http://www.radiantbrands.com/

Valued at $600

"Go from Clutter to Clarity 

Transform your home [or business] from a place of clutter and confusion to one of clarity and calm.

Tackling your clutter goes much faster, and is lots more fun, when you work with a professional organizer!"

http://www.dmaorganizing.com/index.php

Available in Alameda and West Contra Costa counties

If you have never treated yourself to a haircut or other hair service at Barbarella Beauty Lounge on San Pablo, you need to.

$80 Gift Certificate for services.

If you’d like to have an engineer come to consult with you on foundation, seismic, structural or drainage issues at your Berkeley, Oakland, or El Cerrito home, then this auction item is for you. Scott Sparling, a licensed engineer, is offering an on-site inspection and evaluation of your home. He can review plans and work that has been previously completed, advise on drainage and foundation issues and help you to develop an approach to future home improvement projects. This item includes: (1) Site visit, inspection and initial consultation, (2) Review of documents provided by you during the inspection. Scott has over 25 years of experience in the construction and engineering fields. He is a licensed Civil Engineer in California and Nevada. In addition to preparing structural plans and calculations, Scott regularly consults with local real estate agents, homeowners, architects and contractors with respect to drainage, foundation and seismic issues. If you would like further information or references prior to the auction, please feel free to contact Scott at (510) 703-4774 or scott@scottsparling.com.

Valued at $235

If you have a seismic improvement project on the horizon for your Berkeley, Oakland, or El Cerrito home in 2015, then this auction item is for you.  Scott Sparling, a licensed engineer, is offering the structural plans and calculations necessary to receive a building permit for your seismic retrofit.  

Scott has over 25 years of experience in the construction and engineering fields. He is a licensed Civil Engineer in California and Nevada. In addition to preparing structural plans and calculations, Scott regularly consults with local real estate agents, homeowners, architects and contractors with respect to drainage, foundation and seismic issues. 

Valued at $2500

Two hour photography session with Jamey Thomas, plus all the final hi-res images.

http://jameythomas.com/

A 2 hour bowling party for 8-10 people (shoe rental not included). Ideal for a kids birthday party, Albany Bowl will make your event a success. Valued at $200.

In this one-hour class, you will learn the basic skills needed to start rope climbing: how to secure your harness, tie a figure 8 follow through knot and complete your safety checks. You will also learn how to belay using an ATC belay device, catch a fall and lower your climber back to the ground. After the class, use your newfound skills and climb until you can't climb any more.

http://www.touchstoneclimbing.com/ironworks

Valued at $60

Five tickets to a San Francisco Dogfish Professional Ultimate Frisbee team game at Berkeley High School, frisbee disk, and H20 bottle.

Games are played late Spring-Early Summer Sundays at 1pm.

Expires June 2015

1 Free Agent Card. Value is 15 tokens which renders 300 pitches at Wheelhouse Academy of Baseball batting cages.

The Wheelhouse Academy vision is encapsulated in our motto: It’s a New Game!  It means creating a healthier more positive youth sports culture by changing the way we educate kids to compete at a high level.  

http://www.wheelhouseacademy.com/

Valued at $50

1 Free Agent Card. Value is 15 tokens which renders 300 pitches at Wheelhouse Academy of Baseball batting cages.

The Wheelhouse Academy vision is encapsulated in our motto: It’s a New Game!  It means creating a healthier more positive youth sports culture by changing the way we educate kids to compete at a high level.  

http://www.wheelhouseacademy.com/

Valued at $50

A football signed by two professional football players from two different teams! Kiko Alonso of the Buffalo Bills and Zach Ertz of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Valued at $100

1. A free Bike Fit ($90 value)

2. A free Pro Tune Up ($75 value)

3. $100 gift Card (for any merchandise)

Donated by Jonas Jackel, father of a RP kindergartener. 

Rosa Parks dad, Dan Smuts, will take three adults Skeet Shooting at the Richmond Rod & Gun Club on a date to be agreed upon by all. Bullets, range fees, and use of shot guns included.

http://www.richmondrodandgun.com/

Valued at $225

Join the fun in this active outdoor day camp where campers try a variety of activities that range from swimming and soccer to lacrosse and volleyball. Blue camp is a place where independence and personal responsibility is fostered. Campers learn to advocate for themselves, navigate their activity schedule, and have fun while receiving top level instruction from our staff. Blue camp is divided into three distinct age groups: Cubs (ages 7-8) Bears (ages 9-10) and Grizzlies (ages 11-13).

http://camps.berkeley.edu/

Valued at $450+

Three month membership for a single adult to the downtown Berkeley YMCA

http://ymca-cba.org/locations/downtown-berkeley

Valued at $291

Visit the new Berkeley location and check out the selection. Donated by Sports Basement, this gift certificate is for $25. 

http://www.sportsbasement.com/stores/berkeley/

Visit the new Berkeley location and check out the selection. Donated by Sports Basement, this gift certificate is for $25. 

http://www.sportsbasement.com/stores/berkeley/

Visit the new Berkeley location and check out the selection. Donated by Sports Basement, this gift certificate is for $25. 

http://www.sportsbasement.com/stores/berkeley/

Visit the new Berkeley location and check out the selection. Donated by Sports Basement, this gift certificate is for $25. 

http://www.sportsbasement.com/stores/berkeley/

Visit the new Berkeley location and check out the selection. Donated by Sports Basement, this gift certificate is for $50. 

http://www.sportsbasement.com/stores/berkeley/

CamelBak Lobo 3L Hydration Pack (Worth $70)

Valued at $120

Visit the new Berkeley location and check out the selection. Donated by Sports Basement, this gift certificate is for $100. 

http://www.sportsbasement.com/stores/berkeley/

Enjoy a 3 night stay in this all-wood cabin in Camp Connell near Bear Valley. Donated by Rosa Parks Parent Steven Donaldson.

"This is our fantastic, fun, rustic, but large family cabin. All wood with vaulted wood ceilings smack in the middle of a forest with 400 year old trees off our back deck. It easily sleeps up to 8, has wood stove, central heat. 2-bedrooms + loft, 2-baths, laundry, dishwasher, all wood interior, easy drive off Hwy 4, 20 minutes from Bear Valley and awesome lakes, rivers and tons of outdoor fun." 

Valued at $600

A four-day, three night, non-holiday stay at Dylan Creek Lodge in Mount Shasta California. The three bedroom home sleeps 8 comfortably and is fully furnished.  Value: $1000.

http://www.dylancreeklodge.com/

This lovely farm house on 3+ acres, 17 miles from Calistoga, is nestled among giant oaks in pristine wine country, less than 3 miles from Harbin Hot Springs. Located in Middletown, Lake County, the rental includes a two night stay and a Welcome Basket prepared by Room 14, 1st grade.

www.bigcanyonfarm.com - check out the photos for information on rooms

Valued at $650- Includes cleaning fee, occupancy tax, and welcome basket.

Come stay in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath house, nestled among the beautiful hills of West Marin, a 10 minute drive from Pt. Reyes Station and Tomales Bay and only 50 minutes from Berkeley. A typical day would include waking up to the fog lifting over the Nicasio reservoir, exploring the hills and wetlands around the house, followed by hiking into the Pt. Reyes national seashore or an easy day playing at a beach on Tomales Bay. Then pick up some oysters and local cheeses as you head home to enjoy this family friendly house located on a working cattle ranch just on the outskirts of the little town of Nicasio. The main house has 2 bedrooms (one with a bunk bed and a twin bed, the other with a queen bed) and there is a smaller sleeping cottage with another 2 bedrooms (queen bed in one, 2 twin beds in other). The house easily accommodates two families! Because the house is built on a cattle ranch, there are free ranging cows surrounding the house (behind a fence, of course) throughout the day. One or two dogs are welcome during your visit although we ask that they don’t chase the cows or wildlife!

link to website - http://maxnsam.smugmug.com/Architecture/Nicasio-Real-Est/n-d46TZ/i-mWthGGM

10 sets of 10 notecards of original art by the kids in Ms. Gatt's Classroom. There are cards with themes such as "Happy Birthday" "Get Well" and "Thanks" to more atypical sentiments like "Happy Moustache day" or "Be a Hero".

Priceless!

THIS ITEM IS PART OF HEADS OR TAILS

What better gift for your sportsfan than a signed baseball by Brandon Belt, first baseman for the SF Giants?? Comes with a certificate of authenticity. 

PAY to PLAY 12 PEOPLE - $50 each

Party at Benefit on 4th! Brow arch or lash tint and a makeup application. Spirits and appetizers. Valued at over $75 each. Pay to play $50 for 12 total. April 9, 2015 at 7 PM.

THIS IS PART OF HEADS OR TAILS AT THE LIVE AUCTION

Lunch for Two in the Upstairs Cafe at Chez Panisse.

http://www.chezpanisse.com/reservations/

Valued at $100 

LIVE AUCTION ITEM

2 students and 2 parents will go to Berkeley Iron Works with Principal Furlan. Mr. Furlan will teach you the fundamentals of rock climbing and then you will boulder together. There will also be an opportunity to belay, so you can climb up to 40 feet!

PAY to PLAY for 5 KIDS $20 each

After school cooking adventure with Ms. Patty! Students will learn how to prepare and enjoy a fresh, delicious meal together. Be prepared to have fun and get messy in the kitchen.

This is pay to play for 5 children. Please feel free to grab more than one spot so you can sponsor/invite another child.

The date is set: April 10th 3:30-5pm.

PAY TO PLAY: 6 people @ $70

Come to our marvelous kitchen only 2 blocks from Rosa Parks to enjoy a two hour cooking workshop with our Academic Director of Culinary Arts. Camila Loew is a RP parent to 2nd grader Olivia and 4th grader Bruno.

http://www.baumancollege.org/

PAY TO PLAY FOR UP TO 10 FAMILIES $100 per family

Family Camp-out

Gather your friends & family for camping, dinner, s'mores, bonfire & singalong under the stars. April 11-12, 2015, at Wildcat View Campground, Tilden Park. Campground rental and all food is included. All you will need to bring is your camping tent and sleeping bags.

PAY TO PLAY OPTION UP TO 4 PEOPLE CAN PURCHASE $15 each

Delicious homemade toffee, with almonds and dark chocolate. Better than last year! Made by Rosa Parks parent and former PTA President Alice Kaswan.

PAY TO PLAY for at total of three 5-day passes $100 each

Normally a 5-day pass goes for $149, so this is a steal!!!

http://www.kmxtreme.com/

PAY TO PLAY for UP TO 8 PEOPLE $25 each

Ladies Only!! Scotch Whisky Exploration

Don't be that girl ordering an Appletini while all the guys order Scotch!! Come and learn about the different kinds of Scotch and find your own 'go-to' drink for the times you just want to be go for the hard stuff.

Offered by RP parent Dana Welsh at her home.

Saturday April 18th, 6-8pm. Snacks will be served.

PAY TO PLAY FOR 6 PEOPLE $35 each

Moroccan Dinner Party

Alison and Issam El Ayadi will provide a multi-course Moroccan dinner party including a variety of items such as traditional salads, bastilla pastry, tagine, and mint tea and cookies for a total of 6 individuals at our home in North Berkeley.

PAY TO PLAY  $15 each

Insect or flower created out of wood to decorate a backyard setting. Each item handcrafted by a student in Ms. Merello's 3rd grade class!

19 available, so keep bidding!

PAY TO PLAY up to 40 people!  each $20

1 Month of Unlimited Yoga at Funky Door Yoga.  Valid for new students or people returning after 6 months. The Bikram classes offered at Funky Door Yoga are for beginners and intermediate students alike. 

Valued at $29 

PAY TO PLAY for $15 

Teacher Lynda's kindergarten class has hand painted 15 small terra cotta pots to enhance your lovely garden! The children's artistry is wondrous!

Balloon Pop! Buy a balloon and win a prize!

Local artist, and co-founder/lead teacher of the Arts and Humanities Academy at Berkeley High School, Miriam Klein Stahl creates exquisite imagery using black paper and an exacto knife. Available for auction is her gorgeous rendering of Ms. Rosa Parks. Unframed.

http://www.miriamkleinstahl.com/#!portfolio/c199t

PAY TO PLAY for UP TO 8 PEOPLE $30 each

Private Coffee Tasting with Peet's Coffee Buyer, Doug Welsh.

Come to the home of Doug Welsh, buyer for Peet's Coffee, for a private coffee tasting; leave with a new appreciation for coffee and a pound of freshly roasted beans. Doug is a Rosa Parks parent.

Sunday April 19th, 10:30-12:30.  Pastries wil be served. Leave with a pound of coffee beans.

Raku fired Wall Tile- created by Rhue Bruggeman

Valued at $500

THIS ITEM IS PART OF HEADS OR TAILS

Professional artist and furniture maker Scott Roach has donated this sculptural clock, a unique piece of art.

This clock is made from a variety of sustainable hardwoods with a steel clock face. This specific clock is carved and painted with acrylic paints. 

He has received many best in show awards and his work is found in collections across North America and Internationally. He was also selected three time for an invitational show in the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Scott is a Rosa Parks parent to a 2nd grader.

http://www.scottroach.com/

Valued at $300

PAY TO PLAY - up to 10 people $40 each

Come enjoy a fabulous evening of Wine Tasting and Education hosted by Rosa Parks parent Emily Kaplan.

Date: Sunday, April 26th, 5-7pm

PAY TO PLAY for 4 PEOPLE @ $50

Zen Meditation- Tokuju Genshu Chris Ro will begin with a 30 minute instruction, then there will be two 25 minute sits with10 minute walks in between. This will take place in a bucolic Berkeley backyard on Saturday, April 11th, at 9am.

Location to be announced.