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To participate in the Roosevelt Carnival Auction, please send an email to "auction@cheesetoast.net" listing the item number you wish to bid on and your bid amount. You may optionally include your full name, but your return email address can be used for identification. Bids will no longer be accepted via email after 8pm on March 13 (more bidding may take place at the carnival on March 14). The bidding increment is $1, so please only bid in whole dollar amounts.
News --
Monday, March 2, 2009 -- Auction listings posted
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 -- descriptions for items 45, 46 updated
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 -- Item 64 added
Saturday, March 7, 2009 -- Items 65 and 66 added
Monday, March 9, 2009 -- Items 67 and 68 added
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 -- Bid amounts updated from binder
Thursday, March 12, 2009 -- Bid amounts updated from binder
Friday, March 13, 2009 -- Online portion is closed...
Auction Links --
Payment --
Payment can be made after the auction ends 2pm on March 14, either at the carnival (preferred) or during the following week. Payment is accepted by cash or check only.
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Listed Items --
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Arts & Theater
Item 001
Broadway by the Bay in San Mateo
2 tickets to a performance for the 2009 season: “Crazy for You”, “The King and I” or “The Full Monty”.
(Donor : Broadway by the Bay, Value $86)
Starting Bid: $30 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $30
Item 002
Mountain View Center for
the Performing Arts
Chamber music, ballet, or even lecture series…it’s your choice with this voucher for 2 tickets to a performance, choice subject to availability. Valid for performances 3/14/09 through 9/14/09
(Max value $100)
Starting Bid: $40 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $55
Item 003
Piano or Voice Lessons
Carla Deasy, an experienced music teacher, will give 2 free piano or voice lessons at her home in Redwood City. No expiration date.
(Donor : Carla Deasy Music Value $50)
Starting Bid: $20 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $30
Sports & Recreation
Item 004
Swim Lessons
One series of small group or baby parent swim lessons at Aitkins Peninsula Swim School. Expires 3/14/2010.
(Donor: Aitkins Peninsula Swim School, Value $155)
Starting Bid: $50 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $50
Item 007
AcroSports Gym, San Francisco
A $25 gift certificate for AcroSports, for students age 18 months through adult in gymnastics, tumbling, circus arts, dance, and more. Located in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset/Haight-Ashbury district. Good toward an Acrosports birthday party or regular session tuition. Expires 2/27/10.
(Donor: AcroSports, Value $25)
Starting Bid: $10 Min. bid increase $1
Item 008
Sports Pack
$30 in gift cards for Big 5, official hockey puck autographed by #37 Brad Lukowich, ultra car wash, and $5 Jamba Juice card.
(Donor: Big 5, San Jose Sharks, Redwood Car Wash Value: $90)
Starting Bid $40 Min Bid Increase $5
Item 009
Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown!
Infineon Raceway will be having the Superbike Showdown on May 16th 2009. This is a certificate for two adult tickets (kids under 12 are free). Take the family.
(Donor: Infineon Raceway Value $70)
Starting Bid: $30 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $30
Item 010
Ski Lift Tickets
2 Sugar Bowl lift tickets valid Sunday-Friday 2008-2009 season.
(Donor: Sugar Bowl Value: $132)
Starting Bid $30 Min Bid Increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $45
Restaurants
Item 011
Harry’s Hofbrau
$25 gift card can be used at any location. No expiration date.
(Donor: Harry’s Hofbrau Value $25)
Starting Bid: $15 Min. bid increase $1
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $25
Item 012
Main Street Coffee Roasting in Redwood City
Have breakfast or lunch at Main St. Coffee with this gift certificate for $25. Expires 6/14/09.
(Donor: Main Street Coffee Roasting Value: $25)
Starting Bid $15 Min Bid Increase $1
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $20
Item 013
Perx Coffee House, Redwood City
2 $5 gift certificates, no expiration date.
(Donor: Perx Coffee House, Value $10)
Starting Bid: $5 Min. bid increase $1
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $5
Item 014
Mistral Restaurant and Bar in Redwood Shores
Dinner for two not including tip.
(Donor: Mistral Value: $100)
Starting Bid $50 Min Bid Increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $60
Item 067
Talk Of Broadway
Gift certificate for $30.
(Donor: Talk of Broadway Value $30)
Starting Bid $15 Min Bid Increase $1
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $15
Out On The Town
Item 015
Dinner & Theater Package
How about dinner and a show at Hill Barn Theatre in Foster City? 2 tickets to either “Defying Gravity” (March 12-April 5 2009) or “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” (May 7 – June 7 2009) and dinner at City Pub ($30 gift certificate no expiration date).
(Donor: Hill Barn Theatre and City Pub Value $98)
Starting Bid: $40 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $45
Item 016
Dinner and the Symphony
See the Peninsula Symphony on Friday May 15th or Saturday May 16th 2009 and have dinner at Buck’s ($35 gift certificate, exp 3/2010).
The San Jose Symphonic Choir joins the Symphony for Orff’s spine-tingling masterpiece, Carmina Burana.
(Donors: Peninsula Symphony and Bucks Value $103)
Starting Bid: $40 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $65
Museums
Item 017
DeYoung Museum or Legion of Honor I
Two adult passes for the DeYoung Museum or the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. Children under 12 are free, so take the whole family
(Donor: Fine Arts Museums of SF Value: $20)
Starting Bid $10 Min Bid Increase $1
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $15
Item 018
Coyote Point Museum One Year Family Membership
Family membership includes unlimited admission for one year to Coyote Point Museum for up to 2 adults and children under 18 (same household), invitations to special “members only” and behind the scenes events, 10% discount at the museum store, discounts on museum programs and classes.
(Donor: Coyote Point Museum Value: $65)
Starting Bid $30 Min Bid Increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $30
Item 020
Academy of Sciences
4 admission tickets to the only institution to bring a natural history museum, aquarium, planetarium, and world-class research education programs together under one roof. Expires 9/27/09
(Donor: Academy of Sciences Value: $100)
Starting Bid $50 Min Bid Increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $55
Item 021
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Founded in 1935, SFMOMA was the first museum on the West Coast devoted to modern and contemporary art.
2 passes
(Donor: SFMOMA Value: $25)
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $15
Item 066
Children's Museum in Berkeley
Habitot Children's Museum is a non profit organization with hands on exhibits, art programs, multicultural events, drop-in activities, and parent support programs. A family guest pass for 2 adults and their children, expires 9/14/09.
(Donor: Children's Museum in Berkeley, Value $29)
Starting Bid $10 Min Bid Increase $1
Family Fun
Item 022
Ice Cream with Heroes
Ice cream Sundaes for 6 kids with our own firehouse gourmets, the Fire
Fighters at Redwood City Fire Station #10 on Jefferson. Expires March 14, 2010.
(Donor: Captain Adrain Anderson Value: priceless)
Starting Bid: $40 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $60
Item 023
Bowling Party
A ready made birthday party for 8 kids.
All you need to add is the cake! Have your child’s birthday party at Bel Mateo Bowl in Belmont. Party includes one hour of bowling and shoe rentals, party room for a half of an hour, a real bowling pin souvenir for the birthday child, and a bouquet of helium balloons. (exp 6/30/09)
(Donor: Bel Mateo Bowl, Value $96)
Starting Bid: $40 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $40
Item 024
Family Fun Day I
Start your day off at the Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose (four tickets, no expiration date, not valid for special events or field trips.). Then enjoy dinner at Mountain Mike’s Pizza with a large pizza and 4 sodas. Cap off the day with mini golf for 4 at Malibu Grand Prix! (Golf coupons expire 6/30/10).
(Donors: Children’s Discover Museum in San Jose, Mountain Mike’s, Malibu Grand Prix, Value $80)
Starting Bid: $40 Min. bid increase $5
Item 025
Family Fun Day II
Start the day off at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. (Two VIP passes with admission for two each for a total of 4 admissions, expires 3/30/2010, not valid for the Vertical Challenge Airshow.) Have a blast at Laser Quest (4 game passes, expires 1/1/2010, call ahead to reserve). Then enjoy a family sized pasta dish at Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria (valid Monday through Thursday only, not valid on delivery).
(Donors: Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, Laser Quest, and Hiller Aviation Institute, Value $100)
Starting Bid: $50 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $50
Item 027
Ripley’s Believe it Or Not!
4 passes to the museum at Fisherman’s Wharf in SF. Expires 11/09
(Donor: Ripley’s Believe it Or Not! Value: $60)
Starting Bid $30 Min Bid Increase $5
Item 028
San Francisco Zoo
2 one time passes. Expires 12/31/09
(Donor: San Francisco Zoo Value: $30)
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $15
Item 029
Ice Skating
4 skate rental and admission passes at Winter Lodge in Palo Alto. Winter Lodge is one of the top 10 outdoor ice skating experiences in the US.
(Donor: Winter Lodge Value: $44)
Starting Bid $20 Min Bid Increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $25
Item 030
Disneyland Passes
Visit the happiest place on earth, Disneyland in Anaheim, California and Disney’s California Adventure Park. 4 one day Park Hopper tickets, expires 2/2/11.
(Value $376)
Starting Bid: $150 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $150
Item 031
Pier 39 Fun Pack
Located in San Francisco, pack includes 2 bay cruise passes, 2 turbo ride passes, 2 carousel rides, 24 tokens to the arcade, 2 hours of free parking, and a Fun Pack Coupon Book.
(Donor: Pier 39, Value $84)
Starting Bid: $35 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $35
Item 032
Railroad Museum
Located in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum is a complex of historic facilities and unique attractions.
4 tickets, no expiration date.
(Value $32)
Starting Bid: $15 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $20
Item 033
Winchester Mystery House in San Jose
Two mansion tour passes to tour the beautiful, but bizarre Winchester Mystery House, gardens, and historical museum. Expires 3/31/11
(Donor: Winchester Mystery House Value: $44)
Starting Bid $20 Min Bid Increase $5
Item 034
Family of Four Trampoline Fun
4 one hour passes to Sky High Sports in Santa Clara. No expiration date. Valid only Monday through Thursday.
(Donor: Sky High Sports Value: $36)
Starting Bid $15 Min Bid Increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $20
Item 063
Two Day Trip for the Whole Family – San Francisco
Two nights stay at the family oriented Hotel Del Sol in
(Donor: Aquarium of the Bay, Fine Arts Museums of SF, Hotel Del Sol Value: $452)
Starting Bid $120 Min Bid Increase $5
Last Known Bid (updated 3/12/2009, 11:00pm) -- $125
For the Little Ones
Item 035
American Girl Julie Doll and Book
Every girl’s favorite doll is American Girl. Julie is the first new character to join American Girl’s historical line of dolls and books in five years. The doll and book are new, shipped directly from the company.
(Donor: American Girl Value: $95)
Starting Bid $40 Min Bid Increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $40
Item 036
Lullaby Lane
$25 gift card for Lullaby Lane, the Baby and Kids Superstore offering furniture for babies and children, crib bedding, strollers, car seats, clothing, and more. No expiration date.
(Donor: Lullaby Lane, Value $25)
Starting Bid $15 Min bid increase $1
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $15
Item 037
Gymboree
$35 gift card No expiration date
(Donor: Gymboree, Value $35)
Starting Bid $10 Min bid increase $1
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $14
Item 038
Build A Bear
$10 in cub cash which may be used toward merchandise from any Build-A-Bear Workshop location. No restrictions.
(Donor: Build a Bear Value: $10)
Starting Bid $5 Min Bid Increase $1
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $5
Item 039
Cheeky Monkey Toy Store
$100 gift card to Cheeky Monkey Toy Store in Menlo Park. No expiration date.
(Donor: Cheeky Monkey Value: $100)
Starting Bid $50 Min Bid Increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $55
Item 005
Gymnastics Birthday Party
$50 towards a birthday party at California Kids Gymnastics in Redwood City. For kids 7 and under. No expiration date.
(Donor: California Kids Gymnastics, Value $50)
Starting Bid: $10 Min. bid increase $1
Item 006
Junior Gym Membership, San Mateo
$50 gift certificate towards a program and $50 toward Membership fee. No expiration date.
(Donor: Junior Gym, Value $100)
Starting Bid: $30 Min. bid increase $5
Item 040
Dance Lessons
One Month of Tap, Jazz, Ballet, or Hip Hop Lessons at Studio S Broadway Academy of Dance in Redwood City.
(Donor: Studio S Value: $64)
Starting Bid $20 Min Bid Increase $5
From The Roosevelt Staff
Many of the silent auction items were designed and intended for a student and/or parent. We reserve the right to substitute and/or reschedule an event or item to maintain the spirit in which item or event was offered. Auction winners are responsible for making arrangements with donors.
Item 041
Chess Challenge
Match wits with Roosevelt’s resident chessmaster. The winner of this auction will spend an hour playing chess against Chessmaster, Sean Higgins. (This is not a chess lesson, you must know how to play.) If you can beat him you will be awarded the title of Roosevelt Chessmaster. Student may bring 1-2 friends.
Starting Bid: $25 Min. bid increase $5
Item 042
Power Lunch With The Principal
Join Principal Sonya Dineen for a delicious lunch at Milagro’s Restaurant in Redwood City. Transportation and lunch included. Expiration Date 3/14/10.
(Donor : Milagro’s Restaurant and Mrs. Dineen)
Starting Bid: $50 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $50
Item 043
Breakfast With The Principal
Join Principal Sonya Dineen for breakfast at Buck’s Restaurant in Woodside. breakfast included. Expiration Date 3/10.
(Donor : Buck’s and Mrs. Dineen)
Starting Bid: $40 Min. bid increase $5
Item 044
Lunch and Book shopping with Roosevelt School’s Librarian
Your child can join Ms. Paulette for lunch at Fresh Choice followed by a trip next door to Barnes and Noble to pick out a book. Expiration Date 12/31/09.
(Donor : Fresh Choice and Ms. Paulette)
Starting Bid: $30 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $45
Item 045
Premium Parking I
Upstairs Campus Parking
No more circling the school looking for parking! Pick up your student in style, waiting in your very own reserved parking space in the upper (kinder area) parking lot. One full school year of parking from morning drop off till afternoon pick up, starting Sept. 1, 2009.
Starting Bid: $50 Min. bid increase $5
Item 046
Premium Parking II
Downstairs Campus Parking
No more circling the school looking for parking! Pick up your student in style, waiting in your very own reserved parking space in front of the school. One full school year of parking from morning drop off till afternoon pick up, starting Sept 1, 2009.
Starting Bid: $50 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $50
Item 047
Pottery Painting Party I
Jennifer Torres, Kindergarten teacher and pottery artist, will host a pottery painting party for 2 kids at Laurel Street Arts Studio. Expires Sept. 14, 2009.
(Donor: Mrs. Torres and Laurel Street Arts Studio)
Starting Bid: $50 Min. bid increase $5
Item 048
Pottery Painting Party II
Maya Mallari, Kindergarten teacher and pottery artist, will host a pottery painting party for 2 kids at Laurel Street Arts Studio.
(Donor: Ms. Mallari and Laurel Street Arts Studio)
Starting Bid: $50 Min. bid increase $5
This & That
Item 049
Photography Session
Sheldon Photography of Los Altos employs various techniques of design, lighting, composition, and emotion. Your portrait is artistically created to be admired and cherished for generations to come. (One photography session and one designer 8x10 color portrait. Sitting can include up to 6 subjects. Valid Tuesday through Friday. Expires Oct. 1, 2009.)
(Donor: Sheldon Photography, Value $250)
Starting Bid: $50 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $75
Item 050
Basket of Chocolate
Chocolate lovers delight! 6 bags of various chocolate chips and a cookbook.
(Donor: Guittard Chocolates Value $25)
Starting Bid: $10 Min. bid increase $1
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $15
Item 051
Bear Valley Lodge
One night stay for two at Bear Valley Lodge. (Non holiday, midweek, valid during the 2008/2009 season)
(Donor: Bear Valley Lodge Value: $110)
Starting Bid $20 Min Bid Increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $20
Item 052
Half Moon Bay Lodge
A one night stay for two people in one room at the Best Western Half Moon Bay Lodge , in Half Moon Bay. Valid Sunday-Thursday, expires March 15, 2010
(Donor: Pacifica Hotel Company Value $150)
Starting Bid: $50 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $65
Item 053
Kelly Moore Paint
$50 gift certificate to Kelly Moore Paint. Expiration date 12/31/09, no refunds.
(Donor: Kelly Moore Value: $50)
Starting Bid $30 Min Bid Increase $5
Item 054
Nutro Pet Food
Two vouchers for Nutro Pet Food either 20 lb or less Dog or 8 lb or less Cat. Expires 6/30/09.
(Donor: Pet Food Express Value: $50)
Starting Bid $20 Min Bid Increase $5
Item 055
Ultra Car Wash
Get your car squeaky clean at Redwood Car Wash
(Donor: Redwood Car Wash Value: $22)
Starting Bid $10 Min Bid Increase $1
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $20
Item 064
Hand Car Wash and Wax
This gift certificate is for one hand wax and full service hand car wash at Auto Pride Car Wash located in
(Donor: Auto Pride Car Wash Value: $56)
Starting Bid $20 Min Bid Increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $15
Health &Beauty
Item 056
For Her
Indulge in a spa treatment at Avant Gard Spa ($50 gift card) in San Carlos. Then get your makeup and hair done at The Beauty Lounge in Redwood City. ($60 gift card) All this and a box of chocolates too (voucher for a 1 pound box of See’s Candies.)
(Donors: Avant Gard Spa, The Beauty Lounge, See’s Candies, Value $125)
Starting Bid: $50 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $50
Item 057
Day of Beauty in Redwood City
Treat yourself to a haircut or have your make up done at the Beauty Lounge. $60 gift card.
(Donors: The Beauty Lounge Value $60)
Starting Bid: $20 Min. bid increase $5
Item 058
New Haircut 1 in Redwood City
Looking for a new place to have your hair cut? How about trying Ms. Elena Hair Designs. One free men or women’s haircut.
(Donor: Ms. Elena Hair Designs)
Starting Bid: $10 Min. bid increase $5
Item 059
New Haircut 2 in Redwood City
Looking for a new place to have your haircut? How about trying Linda Imagen Hair Designs. One free men or women’s haircut.
(Donor: Linda Imagen)
Starting Bid: $10 Min. bid increase $5
Item 060
Haircut and Blow Dry in Burlingame
Have a haircut and a blow dry from Trio Salon
(Donor: Trio Salon Value $88)
Starting Bid: $20 Min. bid increase $5
Last Known Bid (3/13/2009) -- $20
Item 061
Haircut and Style in San Mateo
Get your hair cut and styled at Renew Salon. No expiration date.
(Donor: Renew Salon Value $70)
Starting Bid: $20 Min. bid increase $5
Item 062
Weight Loss Program
Jump Start Medicine is a physician supervised weight loss program located in Redwood City. Through a combination of medication, nutrition education, exercise, lifestyle changes and ongoing support, patients typically lose 2-5 pounds per week. With this gift certificate you will receive the first two weeks of the program for free.
(Donor: Jump Start Medicine, Value $300)
Starting Bid $20 Min bid increase $5
Item 065
Animal Hospital
A $100 gift certificate to Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos. No expiration date.
(Donor: Adobe Animal Hospital, Value $100)
Starting Bid $50 Min bid increase $5
Item 068
PlayStation 2 Video Games
Five sealed new PlayStation 2 video games: Chicken Little, Nascar 08, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, NBA 08 The Life V3, and Ratchet and Clank Size Matters, rated E and E10+.
(Donor: Sony PlayStation, Value $120)
Starting Bid $60 Min Bid Increase $5