Baywood Auction 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Crowne Plaza, Foster City
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Sail on the Bay!
Sail on SF Bay for four people aboard a J-29 racing sloop. The sailboat, AquaBoogie, will leave from its berth at SBC Park in the morning with the itinerary of your choice. Destinations could include Angel Island for a gourmet lunch then sail by Belvedere cove, and the SF Golden Gate Bridge, then back past the elegant San Francisco cityscape.
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A Week's Stay in Tahoe!
The winners will stay for up to a week in a house located within the beautiful Northstar resort on the north side of Lake Tahoe.
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Dinner by the Dads
A fun-filled, multi-course gourmet dinner for 10 (five couples) prepared by the Dads for the Moms, with wine pairings, at the lovely home of Elaine & Steve McKay.  Dads arrive 3 hours ahead of time to slice, dice and cook.  All advance work (including selection of food and wines) to be done by your hosts.  Zero cooking prowess required (but Dads are expected to be able to read recipes with drink in hand).  Date to be worked out with the winners.
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Rock Out with the Real Musicians Behind Guitar Hero and Rock Band
Enjoy a rare behind the scenes tour of WaveGroup, the video game music production facility.  This exclusive tour for eight (8) people will bring you inside the studios where the music for Guitar Hero and Rock Band is created.  See the rooms where the songs are made, and meet the actual players who make it happen.  We'll walk you through the process of making a song, and get everyone involved in an actual recording!  After your recording session, we'll challenge you to some serious rock and roll game play featuring Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Rock Band.  You'll play head to head with the real rockers who made the music!  As a rock stars, your band will be entitled to some awesome backstage gifts after your final encore performance.  You'll walk out the door with autographed copies of Rock Band Special Edition for Xbox 360 and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock for Xbox 360.  Also, every young rocker will receive their very own autographed Air Guitar Rocker: Guitar Hero Edition!
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Napa Harvest Party
Back by popular demand, the Napa Harvest Party is a Baywood tradition you won't want to miss!  Five couples will be treated to a memorable experience at the Constantino's enchanting 26-acre property located in Napa, 5 miles West of Highway 29 and the Oakville Grade.  Enjoy overnight accommodations complete with a fabulous dinner.  Guests will also collect fresh eggs for a hearty country breakfast!  You may choose to relax and sip wine, take a dip in the pool, go for a hike and explore the property or play a little bocce ball.  There is truly something for everyone!
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Free Parking!
Do you dread the morning rush?  Are your kids tired of getting tardy slips?  Fret no more!  With the highest bid the perfect parking spot will be reserved just for you.  This prime Baywood real estate in the faculty parking lot with a September to June lease may be the answer to your dreams.
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Introducing "Chance"
Win big when you take home the neighborhood's most precious new property.  Your family wil be delighted with "Chance", the adorable 14-week old cockapoo puppy.  With a cocker spaniel mother and a poodle father, this first generation cockapoo will mature into 15-22 lbs. of red fluff and sweetness.  Kid-tested and highly approved!  Bred in Virginia by a well-regarded breeder and flown here compliments of the Oser and Dailey families.  Bonus:  cockapoos do not shed!  Also included:  $100 gift certificate to Belmont Pet Hospital, one "Dog Day at the Spa" compliments of Scrub-a-Pup, grooming compliments of Christy's Moblie Pet Grooming and welcome goodies from the San Mateo K9 Club.
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San Francisco here I come!
Treat yourself to a feast of culinary and artistic delights.  The Le Meridian Hotel will be your home away from home for two fabulous nights.  Tickets to the Asian Art Musuem and the SFMOMA promise to delight your artistic senses during the day.  Also included in your San Francisco get away are a number of fine dining opportunities for you to indulge yourself.  Get the days started with your favorite coffee, pastries and some leisurely reading at the CafĂ© de la Presse (located near the Gate to Chinatown.)  We've also included dinner at Cassis, a fine French bistro serving Southern French Cuisine with an Italian Flair.   But wait, that's not all, on your second day you'll also need to find your way to Union Square to treat yourself to something fun using your Banana Republic gift card.  When you need more shopping nourishment head on over to Cheesecake Factory for more yummy delights, our treat!
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Electronic Arts (EA) Tour for 10 , plus take home your own Wii or XBox Game
Are you a fan of The Simpsons, The Godfather, The Sims?  Would you like to see how your Wii, PlayStation and XBox games are made?  Meet the artists and producers responsible for these top games and learn what goes into video games and how they are created.  Receive a behind the scenes tour of Electronic Arts, the world's largest third-party video game company for up to 10 kids of all ages; hear from the top designers and producers, get a campus tour and visit the EA Store.  But that's not all, the fun continues long after the tour as every guest will bring home their own Wii or XBox game!
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Superbowl Party
This is the ultimate Super Bowl blowout.  Here's the game plan...10 football enthusiasts are invited to kick off Super Bowl XLIII at the Constants' Sports Bar.  View the game on a big screen HDTV while being served great food, ice cold beer and fine wines.  It only gets better with a host-funded betting pool.  This is sure to be a tailgater's fantasy!!