Golf at Castlewood for 4 people on Nov 9th 11:30am

Auctions Ends: Friday July 24th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $425
Opening Bid: $100

CORRECTION:  I JUST RECEIVED THE CERTIFICATE IN THE MAIL, AND CASTLEWOOD HAS SPECIFIED THE DATE THE ROUND OF GOLD MUST BE USED ON.  

IT IS GOOD ONLY ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 9TH at 11:30am.

Please e-mail me if you would like me to remove your bid due to this new information.

It's tee time!  Castlewood Country Club has generously donated a round of golf for 4 people at their beautiful golf course.  Castlewood is a 36-hole private facility, with two fun and challenging golf courses.   Being distinctly different, the Hill and Valley courses offer members a nice variety in the golf experience at Castlewood.

You know the drill!  Leave your bids in the "comments" section below.  

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CLOSED

AUCTIONS BELOW THIS POST ARE CLOSED.

$10 Friday AGAIN. And next week too!

Please send in your $10 today to I Love Pleasanton Schools!  You can make a quick credit card donation from right where you are, or drop a check or cash in one of the many drop boxes located around town.

$10 at a time!  Let's do this!

Auction News!

Hi there!

A couple changes....

The current auctions are getting pushed too far down the page, so I'm going to "unpublish" the ones that are not ending THIS Friday.  As soon as the current auctions end (Friday 10pm) I will republish the new listings.  If you already placed a bid on a new auction, it will still be there when I republish.

Second, I've had a request to put up an e-mail subscription link.  That way you will get reminder e-mails to check the auctions when there is a new listing.  Just click on the "Subscribe to I Love Pleasanton Schools" link on the top right, and fill out the e-mail info.

And to answer the most common question...YES!  I'm still taking donations!

Lastly, items that are not gift cards or certificates, and thus can't be mailed, will need to be picked up from my Pleasanton home.  I will give you the address upon winning the auction.

Thanks everyone!  

~Amy

Silk Purse from Trade as One - Fair Trade Company

Auctions Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $49
Opening Bid: $20

Trade as One's  mission is to use sustainable business to break cycles of poverty and dependency in the developing world. "We all have a conscience, and we want to give people the chance to use it when they shop". 

Trade as One is donating this Heidi Silk Purse in Cranberry.

Product Description~

Trapezoid handbag in cranberry handspun silk with contrasting cream stripes in smooth silk, with round wooden handles.  Inside pockets for your cellphone. 

This purse is produced by the Hagar Project.  

The Hagar Project gives shelter, food, counselling, medical care, education, and much more to women rescued from and vulnerable to the sex trade in Cambodia. Designing and sewing purses and bags gives them a chance to support their families with dignity and respect.

Your bid on this purse will help Pleasanton schools, but more importantly you will know that it was made for a fair price by someone rescued from a life of abuse and oppression.  The money The Hagar Project makes goes to educate the rescued women, so your donation does double duty in helping education.  

Now if that doesn't compell you to bid, I don't know what will!

Bonus Option!  The highest bidder can choose to pick up the purse at the warehouse in Fremont, and get a tour of the warehouse , or TaO will ship the purse to you.

***and don't forget to check out Trade as One's website for more Fair Trade products!


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Comprehensive Financial Plan by Michelle Higgins

Auctions Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm
Estimated Value:  $1750
Opening Bid: $200

Michelle Higgins at California Financial Advisors is donating 10 hours to develop a Comprehensive Financial Plan.

Michelle Perry Higgins is a Financial Planner and Principal of CaliforniaFinancial Advisors in San Ramon.  She has more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry.  Ms. Higgins specializes in wealth management, and has built a successful practice advising executive professionals into retirement.  Her passion for financial management has helped hundreds of individuals understand the process of investing and financial planning.  Ms. Higgins is a frequent public speaker and conducts seminars focusing on retirement planning, investments, wealth management, college education funding, estate planning and insurance.

The financial plan will include a balance sheet, as well as a pro forma spreadsheet that analyzes your projected cash flow situation, both now and at critical life junctures, such as retirement and/or a career change.  The financial plan also tracks savings and expense habits, educational savings needs, as well as estate and insurance needs.  Our system is extremely flexible, and is used extensively to compare the short- and long-term impact of financial decisions.

Value - $1750.00

10 hrs of time @ $175.00 per hour

Wow, this is an incredibly generous donation!  Start bidding!

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Afternoon at Club Sport with the Eastman Family

Auctions Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm
Estimated Value:  Loads of Fun!
Opening Bid:  $35

Pink-slipped Fairlands teachers, Steve Eastman 3rd grade, and Shari Eastman 2nd grade, are donating an afternoon of fun at Club Sport for 2 children.  The 2 highest bidders will join them and their sons, Cooper and Cole, for lunch, sports, and swimming.   The afternoon will be Friday, July 31st from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. 

Start the bidding!

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We Love Pleasanton Schools T-Shirt

Auctions Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $20
Opening Bid: $5

Up for auction is a We Love Pleasanton Schools T-Shirt. Valley View mom Bettina  Kamriani had these shirts made to raise money for the campaign.  The winning bid will get to choose what size.  Sizes available: youth small-large, adult small-XXL

White, 100% cotton, great original design by FelittlePeople.com of Los Angeles.

Front

Back

To order more of these you can send an e-mail to gramercytribecca@yahoo.com


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Spanish Tutoring by DI Teacher Alma Avalos

Auctions Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $240
Opening Bid: $80

Maestra Alma Avalos, '08-'09 First Grade DI teacher at Valley View is donating 3 hours of Spanish Tutoring to the highest bidder. 

This is a perfect gift to your DI student to polish up their spanish this summer!

Thank you Maestra!  

Vamanos!  Start the bidding!  


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Noland's Cake Shop

Auction Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $50

Opening Bid: $20

Noland's Cake Shop has long been a fixture in Pleasanton.  Donna Yadron, owner of Noland's Cake Shop, has donated a $50 gift certificate to help Pleasanton Schools.  The gift certificate is enough to cover one 8 inch cake of your flavor choice and frosting choice.  There is a little left over to apply toward artwork to make your cake extra special.

Start bidding!

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Juliette Goodrich ~ News Anchor & Children's Author

Auctions Ends: Friday July 17th
Estimated Value: priceless!
Opening Bid: $75

CBS 5 News Anchor and Children's Author Juliette Goodrich, will visit your child's school to talk about the "news business" and being a children's author.  She will read her children's book to the class, and donate a signed copy of her book to your child, your child's class, and your child's school library.

Go bid!

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Interior Design Consult

Auctions Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $150
Opening Bid: $50

Valley View mom Kira Eggers is an 8 year Pleasanton Resident and mother of two boys. 

She is licenced, holds a 4 yr degree in Interior Design from Cal Poly SLO

and has more than 15 yr experience in Commercial and Residential design.

 

Kira is donating an 

Initial consultation for Interior Design Services

. 

 See website for details

www.InteriorDesignbyKira.com

Services :

• Color consulting
• Creative remodeling advice
• Custom designs for built-in cabinetry, fireplace mantles, decorative millwork and more
• Furniture planning, placement and acquisition
• Accessorizing any room to improve its look and feel
• Artwork and photograph framing and hanging 
• Accessorizing bookshelves and architectural niches 
• Creating solutions for problem spots
• Advising and or preparing a home so that it appeals to prospective buyers
• Designing window treatments

If it's time to beautify that house, place your bid on this one! 

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Teeth Whitening by Dr Chew

Auctions Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $350
Opening Bid: $175

Pleasanton parents Kim & Dr Steven Chew have generously donated a teeth whitening to the auction for Pleasanton schools.  

Dr. Chew has been proudly serving patients in the Tri- Valley area since 1985.  He is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the Southern Alameda County Dental Society.  Dr. Chew lives in Pleasanton with his wife Kimberly and three children.  

Someone's going to get some pearly whites from this hot item!  Start the bidding!

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Gold Country Luxury Cabin

Auctions Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $925
Opening Bid: $250

The Gribbels, a Valley View/PMS family, have generously donated 2 nights at their gorgeous 5-star log cabin in the Gold Country.  The cabin is available anytime before November 1st.  Winning bid includes use of cabin AND cleaning fee.  Below is some of the information about the cabin.  For more pictures and details you can go HERE.  

Location: Volcano, CA (Only a 2-hr drive from the Bay Area, 16 mi. to Sutter Creek).

Accommodations:  4 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 9-12)

Come stay in a custom-built, luxury log cabin nestled in the woods. Situated on five acres of private forested land in the heart of California’s historical Gold Country, Gold Creek Cabin is only a 2-hour drive from the Bay Area. You’ll avoid the Tahoe commute traffic and feel so far away from it all. Gold Creek Cabin is 38 miles downhill from Kirkwood Mountain Resort and just 16 miles uphill from Sutter Creek, one of the most popular and well-preserved Gold Rush towns, offering a variety of nice restaurants, antique stores, and unique shops.

Love love love this auction item!  I want it for myself!  Go bid for this luxury escape!

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Concierge & Errand Service

Auction Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $255

Opening Bid: $75

Shelly Jarvis has graciously donated a gift certificate for her business, Quicksilver Concierge & Errand Service.   It is a personal assistant business that helps busy people accomplish their days. They work mainly with small businesses and law firms, but they also work with new moms, and families where both parents work, etc.  The gift certificate is for 3 hours of service, valued at $255.

Start bidding!

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NBC Tour Package

Auction Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $250

Opening Bid: $75

It's your chance to be a real News Hound!

Come tour the studios of the NBC Bay Area newsroom and meet Bay Area anchors Jessica Aguirre and Tom Sinkovitz!  Go behind the scenes and see what it takes to put on a nightly news broadcast.  Sit in the studio during a live newscast...  then go into the control room and watch as the director and crew navigate through an hour of live TV.  After the show sit in the anchor chair and try to channel your inner "Brian Williams " and see if you have what it takes to be a newscaster.  A DVD of your broadcast comes with the tour !

How cool is this?

Start the bidding!

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Photo Session with Bella Luna Studio

Auction Ends: Friday July 17th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $300

Opening Bid: $85

Christina Gray, Pleasanton resident, mother of 2 and head of Bella Luna Studios, has graciously donated a gift certificate for an outdoor photo session which is available for auction.  Bella Luna Studios was voted Best of Pleasanton in 2008 for photgraphers by the readers of the Pleasanton Weekly Newspaper.  You can make your memories last a lifetime.  The outdoor session includes a one hour local digital session and a CD-ROM of all images.

Start the bidding!

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Haircut by Jasmin Labarile Hair Diva

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $45

Opening Bid: $15

The generous and talented Jasmin Labarile Hair Diva has recently opened up her salon at Sola in Pleasanton.  She has graciously donated haircuts for the auction to benefit Pleasanton schools. Up for bid is one haircut and style.  Any of you who are unfamiliar with her work can rest assured that she has a 5 star rating on Yelp. I can personally vouch for the fact that the scalp, shoulder and neck massage are worth the cost of the haircut!

Thanks Jasmin!

Start the bidding! (note - you must leave your name & e-mail address with your bid)

Yolatea!

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $50

Opening Bid: $10

Yolatea has soooo generously donated 3 $50 gift certificates for the auction!  This auction is for 1 (one) $50 gift certificate.  If you haven't been to this mecca of delicious yogurty goodness you are truly missing out.  The toppings bar alone is worth a visit.  My family is slightly addicted to this downtown treat.  They also have gelato, crepes, and tea!

Thanks Yolatea!  (and we'll see you soon!)

Start the bidding! 

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1 Week Dog Walking Services

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $50

Opening Bid: $10

This one's for Rover!

Holly Wolff, Fairlands mom and owner of Park Place Petsitting is offering 1 week's worth of mid-day dog-walking (Mon-Fri) for up to 2 dogs from the same household.  

Now go give your pooch a smooch and bid on this one for him (or her)!

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Peet's Coffee - 12 Month Coffee Card

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $120

Opening Bid: $30

Peet's Coffee and Tea has donated a 12 month coffee card which is being put up for auction.  The winner of the auction will get a gift card entitling him or her to a pound of coffee or tin of tea every month for a year.  

Yum!  Start bidding!

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Dublin Iceland Passes

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $40

Opening Bid: $10

Iceland in Dublin has donated 4 adult one time admission/skate rental tickets!  The tickets expire one year from August 14th - plenty of time to arrange for a family-fun night!  

Thank you Iceland for supporting our schools!

You know the drill! Bid, bid, bid!

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Babysitting by Valley View 1st Grade Teacher Rosie Martninez

Auction Ends:  July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: priceless!

Opening Bid: $25

Valley View first grade DI teacher Ms Martinez is offering her babysitting services.  She can do a summer evening from 6-10pm.  She says "any age, any amount of kids"!!!!!!!!!  She will be gone a little bit this summer, so her black-out dates are July 18th, July 22-27th and August 8th-15th.  

Bid!

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Sewing Lessons

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $120

Opening Bid: $30

Tori Forest at Tori's Sewing Studio has offered 1 month (4 sessions at 1.5 hours each) of free sewing lessons.  I know so many girls and women who would love to learn how to sew.  Lessons are for ages 6 and up.  What a great opportunity.  Tori's is located in Pleasanton.

Edited to add - boys can sew too!  Sorry for the sexist comment above!

You know what to do!  Bid now!

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Wine Tasting for Party of 6

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $130

Opening Bid: $35

Little Valley Winery & Lavender has a new tasting room located on Main Street.  They have  generously donated a private tasting for 6 people with their wines, smoked salmon and imported cheeses.   

Thank You for your support of P-Town schools!

Start the bidding!

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Sharpening Service

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $25

Opening Bid: $5

Mark Giudici, Pleasanton resident and owner of Absolutely Sharp sharpening service has generously donated a $25 certificate to be used for his services to sharpen kitchen knives, scissors, garden tools, and shears.  Absolutely Sharp is located at the Pleasanton and Livermore Farmer's Markets every week. The certificates can be used at the market to have any combination of the above items sharpened.

Thanks Mark for your support of Pleasanton schools!

Start bidding!

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8two8 Clothing & Accessories!

Auctions End: Friday July 10th, at 10pm

Why 8two8 ?

God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, 
who are called according to His purpose - Romans 8:28

He can use ANY experience in my life for good!
He will never leave me or forsake me.  He chose me.  I am His daughter. I don't need to be perfect.
I am His and He loves me.
As is.

The generous Kelly Moroney, mom to 3 Pleasanton students, and owner of 8two8 is donating  some super cute & stylish clothing items.  Each will have their own auction WITHIN this auction.  All bids/comments will be posted in this auction, so you must specify which item you are bidding on.

Brown Hoodie women's size small

Retail Value: $38

Opening Bid: $15

Yellow Tank _ Women's size M

Estimated Value: $18

Opening Bid: $7

Brown Leather Bracelet

Estimated Value: $20

Opening Bid: $8

Black Men's Tee size L

Estimated Value: $22

Opening Bid: $10

Love these items!  Start bidding!

*****Kelly also says - "any additional 8two8 merch purchased with ppie mentioned ..I will donate 10 percent of those purchases"    

Thanks Kelly!

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Babysitting by Donlon K Teacher Ms Kernan - CANCELLED

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: Your sanity!

Opening Bid:  $25

I'm sorry to have to cancel this auction item.  Stephanie has just learned that she will be teaching in Italy, and that changes her summer commitments.  Thanks for your understanding.

Stephanie Kernan, pink-slipped teacher at Donlon is donating 4 hours of babysitting for up to 5 kids!  Stephanie has a few travel plans this summer, so there are some blackout dates.    July 24-Aug 4 and August 11-16, she will not be available. Must be redeemed before August 14.  

Thank you Ms Kernan!  We are working hard to get you back your job!

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Cafe Art - Party for 12

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value:  $250-$290

Opening Bid: $75

Julie Coching mom to 3 Valley View students and owner of Cafe Art , is generously donating a PARTY FOR TWELVE (12)  at one of their studios located in either Dublin or Livermore.  

****More details to come!

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Personal Training-Fitness or Pilates

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: $210

Opening Bid: $60

Dan Taylor, personal trainer and owner of Taylored Fitness is donating a three-session package of private fitness or Pilates training.  

For the past ten years I’ve worked with individuals, corporations and clubs to educate and guide people to a better quality of life and physical capability level. I believe that taking care of ourselves is a privilege and a responsibility.

Start the bidding!

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Peruvian Dinner for Two

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: Priceless!

Opening Bid: $15

Valley View Kindergarten teacher Elicha Gastelumendi is going to prepare and deliver 2 Peruvian dishes for a party of 2.  

"Papa a la Huancayina" from the Peruvian Andes ~ potatoes with a cream made with white cheese, olive oil, toasted walnut, yellow hot pepper, and roasted white onions. The other dish is "Seco de Pollo" from the coastal areas of Peru. It is chicken in a cilantro, hot red bell pepper, yellow pepper, garlic, onion, corn and sweet pea sauce in olive oil and beer. All simmered in white rice.

Sounds delicious!  Let the bidding begin!

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Movies & Ice Cream with Mrs Perkins

Auction Ends: Friday July 10th at 10pm

Estimated Value: Priceless!

Opening Bid: $25

Michelle Perkins, previous (because of layoffs) teacher at Mohr Elementary, is donating her time by taking 4 elementary school age students to a movie and then out for an ice cream cone. This event will need to be redeemed on a weekday before August 14th.  The outing will be from 11:30pm - 2pm.

Thank you Ms Perkins!

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