Pottery by Roger Yee

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $175
Opening Bid: $75

Up for auction is another beautiful piece of handmade pottery by Roger Yee.  This piece is approximately 19-20" tall.

About the artist...

Roger has been doing ceramic art for over twenty -five years and has been teaching ceramics in the Bay Are for eight years, two of which were at Amador High School, until he got laid off.
   
"My work is mostly utilitarian work.  I find a great satisfaction in producing personal items that the user can live with and incorporate into their life.  How people use my work is the greatest satisfaction and the most rewarding part of creating these clay objects."

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Water4Christmas Reusable Bags & Tee

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $60
Opening Bid: $25

Water4Christmas is a non-profit organization  that raises money to dig wells in developing countries.  From it's inception in November 2008, Water For Christmas has raised close to $70,000--for the building of wells in desperate areas of need in Liberia, West Africa.
Hundreds of people discovered the joy of getting and giving Water For Christmas. 

Water4Christmas is giving FOUR (4) Reusable Bags & a WFC Tee (sizes available) Med, large, x-large)





Thank you WFC for the donation and ALL that you are doing in AFRICA!!!!!

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Mathnasium Tutoring #2

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $250
Opening Bid: $100

Mathnasium  located on First St in Pleasanton, is offering a free diagnostic and 1 month of tutoring!  They also have locations in San Ramon, Union City, Walnut Creek, Alameda, Oakland, and a few other places as well.  Their program is for children from pre-K through 12th grade.  Please go to their website for an overview of their program and method.

*Good for first-timers only
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Willows Theatre Tickets

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $80
Opening Bid: $40

Willows Theatre Company has donated a certificate entitling the winner of this auction to two (2) complimentary tickets (subject to availability) for the 2009-2010 Season mainstage productions of the Willows Theatre Company.  The mainstage is located at the Willows Theatre, 1975 Diamond Bvd., Concord, CA 94520 in the Willows Shopping Center.  Reservations are required.  The certificate expires on May 30, 2010.


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Twisted Silver Gold Beatnik Bracelet

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $30
Opening Bid: $15

More Twisted Silver!

Beatnik Bracelet in Gold

Vintage Chanel-inspired chunky chain, the Beatnik bracelet is simple yet unique. There's a reason it's a Twisted best seller!

Also available in silver and antiqued silver

Element: Gold finish on brass Weight: 1.1 oz Length: 7" to 8" adjustable Design Size: 3/8" links

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Math Tutoring - Carrie Hrousis

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $240
Opening Bid: $100

 

Carrie Hrousis is offering six (6) hours of math tutoring,  (six different one hour sessions). Carrie used to be a high school math teacher.  She and her husband started a tutoring business when her first child (now going into second grade at Vintage Hills) was on the way.   She can tutor anyone in math from sixth grade through calculus. 

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Kinders - 10 person catering

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $150
Opening Bid: $75

10 Person Catering at Kinder's Meats, Deli, BBQ, Pleasanton

Having friends over to watch the game? A family get together or picnic? Make it something special with this certificate good for a 10 person catering.

The purchaser of this item will have the option of selecting from their catering menu.  A standard menu has the option of selecting 1,2 or 3 meats, 3 side salads and comes with dinner rolls, beans, Kinder's Original BBQ Sauce, plates, plasticware and napkins.


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Cookie Lee- Gold & Bronze

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $60
Opening Bid: $25

Cookie Lee - long bronze & gold necklace - can be worn single or doubled up.

Bracelet is 14 strands of bronze beads.  This isn't necessarily a set, but would look cute together!


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Angel Face Designs Necklace

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $38
Opening Bid: $15

Angel Face Designs (Heather Wendt Giustino, Amador Grad ) has donated this darling necklace for auction!

Description

This custom necklace is hand-crafted on a sterling silver crescent moon, with the words "I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK" stamped across. A single freshwater pearl hangs delicately above.  This necklace is hand-stamped, darkened and polished to a shine. It is the perfect gift for yourself or your Little Nutbrown Hare! It comes packaged in an Angel Face Designs gift box and is ready to be gifted! All Angel Face Designs silver jewelry comes with a petite silver polishing pad to keep your beautiful creation sparkling!

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Starbucks Coffee & Mug Set

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $35

Opening Bid: $15

Todd, manager of the Starbucks on Valley and Santa Rita and father of a fifth grader at Alisal, has prepared a gift bag for our auction.  The gift bag has one (1) pound of Pike Place Roast whole bean coffee, one (1) pound of Brazil Ipanema Bourbon whole bean coffee and two (2) green Starbucks coffee mugs.

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Signed Jerry Rice mini collector's helmet

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $50
Opening Bid: $25

The Erickson Family has generously donated some collectible sports paraphernalia.  Up for auction is a signed mini Jerry Rice (49er) collectible helmet.

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Fused Glass Necklace

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $40
Opening Bid: $20

Randy Morgan, wife of PUSD employee Jon Morgan, has donated another unique and colorful necklace.  It is made with fused glass cabochons made from dichroic art glass.




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49er Tickets

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $196
Opening Bid: $100

Carol Digirolamo, 2nd grade teacher at Alisal has donated another set of 49er tickets for next Saturday, August 22th – San Francisco 49ers vs. Oakland Raiders!!!!!!!!!!!!


2 Tickets – Section 20 – Row 11, Seat 21 & 22

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The Decor Store

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $50
Opening Bid: $25

Grandparents of Valley View students, The Decor Store owners have generously donated another $50 Gift Card to their store!  They have a store located in Livermore, and it's filled with amazing items for your home including: furniture, artificial plants, lamps, mirrors, wall decor, pillows - all priced below retail value!  
Thank you soooo much for supporting Pleasanton schools!


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Cookie Lee - Black & Silver

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $50
Opening Bid: $20

Cookie Lee has donated this sleek black and silver necklace & bracelet.  Fun jewelry for a fun occasion!

Go bid!

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Math Tutoring - Alvin Dacosta

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $160
Opening Bid: $75

Up for auction is 4 hours of Math Tutoring by Alvin Dacosta.

Alvin graduated from the School of Engineering at San Jose State University.  He was first introduced to tutoring in college and worked as a tutor throughout college in order to pay his tuition.  His experience in working with many students has enabled him to develop various techniques for tutoring students with different learning capabilities.  Alvin has an innovative style that captures the attention of most students that he works with.  For more info on Alvin and his tutoring experience please visit his website:

http://web.me.com/alvindacosta/Tutor/Welcome.html


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Outback Steakhouse

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $50
Opening Bid: $20

Dinner for two at Outback Steakhouse!

Outback Steakhouse has donated two (2) certificates for dinner at any Outback Steakhouse in the United States.  The certificates each have a value of up to $25 and includes appetizers, beverags and desserts.  Gratuity, taxes and alcoholic beverages are not included.

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Absolutely Sharp

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $25
Opening Bid: $10

Mark Giudici, Pleasanton resident and owner of Absolutely Sharp sharpening service has generously donated another $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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Twisted Silver Athena Bracelet

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $40
Opening Bid: $20

We LOVE the generous Twisted Silver !

Athena

This snap cuff surrounds your wrist in a simple brass design with a lovely arc Greco-Romanesque plaque. Vintage hinting and interesting, this simple bracelet will become part of your everyday wear.

Element: Brass Weight: .7 oz Length: 2 1/2 inches Design Size: 1/2 inches wide

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Yolatea

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $50
Opening Bid: $20

Yolatea has generously donated another $50 gift certificate 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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Roddy Ranch Golf Course

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value:  $280
Opening Bid: $125

Roddy Ranch in Antioch has generously donated a round of golf for 4 with golf cart!

Gift Certificate:   Foursome of golf with cart included

Valid anytime (except holidays or tournament play)

Expires 12/11/09

Value:  $280.00

"Our par-72 golf course at Roddy Ranch Golf Club in Antioch, California measures over 6900 yards from the back tees. The course was designed by J. Michael Poellot, ASGCA, and opened for play in 2000. Roddy Ranch Golf Club has been noted as the Best Value in Northern California by Greenskeeper.org and dubbed as being "the finest golf course that's opened in the Bay Area in years." 

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Trader Joe's Goodies #2

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $41

Opening Bid: $20

Trader Joe's has donated a gift bag of goodies to our auction.  The gift bag includes:

 

• 1 recyclable Trader Joe's shopping tote
  
• 1 bag of Trader Joe's Organic Baked Nacho Tortilla Chips
  
• 1 large bag of Trader Joe's Just a Handful of Go Raw Trek Mix, containing 10 individual bags
  
• 1 box of Trader Joe's ORganic Milk Chocolate Covered Mini Peanut Butter Crackers
  
• 1 bag of Trader Joe's PB&A - Peanuts, Berries and Almonds
  
• 1 bowl of Trader Giotto's shelf stable Fusilli Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce
  
• 1 bag of Trader Joe's All Fruit Bars ends & pieces of assorted flavors
  
• 1 package of Trader Joe's shelf stable Fully cooked Roast Beef Hash
  
• 1 large bag of Trader Joe's Just a Handful of Dry Roasted Unsalted Almonds, containing 13 individual bags
  
• 1 bottle of Trader Joe's Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette
  
• 1 17.6 oz. box of Trader Joe's Chicken Noodle Soup with Veggies 
  
• 1 package of Trader Joe's Organic Mixed Fruit Cups
  
• 1 box of Trader Joe's All Natural Fruit Jellies
  

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Cookie Lee -Pearl Set

Auction Ends: Friday August 14th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $62
Opening Bid: $25

Another donation by Cookie Lee Jewelry!

This oversized pearl necklace is held together with a bronze organza ribbon.   The earrings and double-stranded bracelet complete the look! 


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Cookie Lee Blue/Black Necklace & Earrings

Auction Ends: Friday August 7th at 10pm
Estimated Value:  $56
Opening Bid: $20

Cute, funky necklace & matching earrings from Cookie Lee.  Black and blue jewels on a dainty black ribbon with clasp.  

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Hand-made Pottery

Auction Ends: Friday August 7th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $125

Opening Bid: $40

Up for auction is a beautiful piece of handmade pottery by Roger Yee.  

About the artist...

Roger has been doing ceramic art for over twenty -five years and has been teaching ceramics in the Bay Are for eight years, two of which were at Amador High School, until he got laid off.
   
"My work is mostly utilitarian work.  I find a great satisfaction in producing personal items that the user can live with and incorporate into their life.  How people use my work is the greatest satisfaction and the most rewarding part of creating these clay objects."

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49er Tickets

Auction Ends: Friday August 7th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $196
Opening Bid: $100



Carol Digirolamo, 2nd grade teacher at Alisal has donated 49er tickets for next Friday, August 14th – San Francisco 49ers vs. Denver Broncos

2 Tickets – Section 20 – Row 11, Seats 21 & 22

Woo-hoo!  I think some fans are going to be happy about this one!  Start the bidding!

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Cookie Lee - Peace Dream Relax

Auction Ends:
Estimated Value: $32
Opening Bid: $15

Cookie Lee's PEACE~DREAM~RELAX charms hung on a double strand.  This piece would look great with any jeans and tee, and casual wear.

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Park Date with Mrs Smith

Auction Ends: Friday August 7th at 10pm
Estimated Value: Priceless!
Opening Bid: $25

Up for auction is for 1 student to enjoy a 2 hour adventure with Valley View first grade teacher Mrs Smith, at one of Pleasanton's beautiful parks!  Date & time to be determined, and will coincide with Mrs Gunn & Mrs Comstock's "park dates" as well. 

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Park Date with Mrs Comstock

Auction Ends: August 7th at 10pm
Estimated Value: Priceless!
Opening Bid: $25

Up for auction is for 1 student to enjoy a 2 hour adventure with Valley View first grade teacher Mrs Comstock, at one of Pleasanton's beautiful parks!  Date & time to be determined, and will coincide with Mrs Smith & Mrs Gunn's "park dates" as well.

Start the bidding!

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Park Date with Mrs Gunn

Auction Ends: Friday August 7th at 10pm
Estimated Value: Priceless!
Opening Bid: $25

Up for auction is for 1 student to enjoy a 2 hour adventure with Valley View first grade teacher Mrs Gunn, at one of Pleasanton's beautiful parks!  Date & time to be determined, and will coincide with Mrs Smith & Mrs Comstock's "park dates" as well.


Start the bidding!


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Amici's

Auction Ends: Friday August 7th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $30
Opening Bid: $15

Up for auction is a certificate from Amici's for any family size pasta (serves 3-4). 
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria is about quality, convenience, and enjoying the Northeast's distinctive Italian fare. 

Locations include: Dublin, Danville, San Jose, Cupertino, Mountain View, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Vacaville, San Mateo and San Francisco.

Valid Mon-Thur, not valid on delivery.


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American Swim Academy

Auction Ends: Friday August 7th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $200
Opening Bid: $75

American Swim Academy   has graciously donated a $200 gift certificate towards swim lessons. 

American Swim Academy has been delivering safe and successful swim lessons to the Bay Area since 1973. Our goal is to promote water safety, comfort and stroke technique for all ages and all abilities. We offer affordable classes year-round, 7 days a week. Our indoor pools are heated to a comfortable 92° and designed for swim instruction. Call 1-800-810-SWIM or go to www.AmericanSwimAcademy.com for more information.

Not redeemable for cash or credit.  Certificate is valid toward the purchase of swim lessons only.  Maximum value $200.  Must present certificate to redeem value.


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Kids-N-Teens Haircut & Hair Care products

Auction Ends: Friday August 7th at 10pm
Estimated Value: $56
Opening Bid: $25

Kids-N-Teens Beauty Salon has donated a Haircut & Hair Care Products!

Gift bag includes Circle of Friends products:  Wycinanki Strawberry Lotion, Shamrock Suds, Splish Splash Pre-Swim Conditioner, Splish Splash Shampoo!

Kids -N-Teens is located at 169 Market Place in San Ramon

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