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"Cruising Into Summer" 2006

The third annual "Cruising Into Summer," gala event, sponsored by the Redondo Beach Education Foundation, benefiting the Children in Redondo Beach Public Schools, will be a night to remember.

Raffle/ Auction prizes include worldwide accommodations (scroll to bottom of page for detailed excerpts from the Silent and Live Auction booklet and links to the Resort Hotels):

• 6 Nights: Bora Bora/Morrea/Tahiti
• 8 Nights: Italy
• Airfare and accomodations in Sydney, Australia 
• 2 Locations in Cabo San Lucas
• Aspen, Colorado 
• The Palace Hotel in San Francisco and more!
• Australia: Airfare, PLUS Accomodations at Four Points Sheraton!

AND the drawing for the 3-NIGHT STAY at the  Princeville Resort, kAUA'I –Ocean View Room – plus $1,000. Approx. Value $3,200.

  Plus: Purebred Chocolate Labrador Retriever and so much more!

--More than 20 favorite South Bay Restaurants will provide scrumptuous cuisine:

Favorite South Bay restaurants will provide samples of their favorite recipes. Please patronize participating restaurants and vendors: Bluewater Grill, Bristol Farms, Café Pierre, Coyote Cantina, Delzano’s By the Sea, Fat Face Fenners', the Food Studio, Frascati Ristorante, H.T. Grill, LA Food Show, Lido Di Manhattan, Lou E Luey’s, Lucky Monkey, Mediterraneo, Mickey Finn's, Riviera Wine Cellar, Trader Joe’s, W’s China Bistro, Whole Foods, Zazou and more!

--Exclusive tasting of Australian wines by the Click Wine Group, and Whole Foods organic wines

--Entertainment by M. Believable and CD Players Entertainment

--Casino Games: Blackjack, Roulette and Craps

Sponsored by: Neil Fradkin, Cornerstone Realty; Guido Mattucci, Mattucci Plumbing; Gary Lane, Lane Bulding Design; and Jeff Ettley, Lucky Glass.

--Fine custom-made diamond jewelry

AND the drawing for the 3-NIGHT STAY at the  Princeville Resort –Ocean View Room – on the exotic island of Kaua’i plus $1,000. (Black out dates July1-Aug 31 & Dec 26-Jan 3) Does not include airfare, meals, alcoholic beverages, incidentals, taxes or gratuities). Approx. Value $3,200.

Excerpts from the auction booklet:

Live/Silent Auction Items:

 9000      Pure Bred Chocolate Lab

I am an adorable female, Chocolate Labrador Retriever with a beautiful coat; I have a sweet yet playful disposition. I was born 12/20/2005. I come with 3 private in-home training sessions, 10 day "boot camp" training days at South Bay Doggie Day Care, Enrollment in life long obedience class, Lifetime training support. Services donated by Doggie Day Care.

Donor: Pitter Patter Puppies and Doggie Day Care Donor Value: $1,995.00

9003  "Rose Garden" Hand made Quilt by Sallie Tahajian

Gorgeous hand made quilt by Parras School Principal, Sallie Tahajian.

Donor: Sally Tahejian Donor  Value: Priceless!

9006      6 Months Performance Training Membership

Donor: Velocity Sports Performance Donor Value: $1,993.00

9008      "Day at the Race"

Two Nascar Race tickets, includes access to Hospitality Suite, Limited Pit passes. Jeff Gordon Jersey Size XL, Dupont Motor Sports hat, scale version of Nascar Hood.

Donor: Herb Butler &  Debbie Butler Donor Value: $1,000.00

9002 "Tahitian Nights"

Six nights in Tahiti, including 1 Night at The Sheraton Tahiti, 2 nights at The Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa, 3 Nights at the Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa. Includes Room and Tax plus breakfast for two daily.

Donor: Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Luxury Coll. Donor Value: $5,500.00

9005 "Weekend in San Francisco"

Two round trip tickets to Bay Area (San Francisco,Oakland, San Jose), Phoenix, or Las Vegas. 30 Day advance booking, holiday blackout days apply. Plus Two Night Weekend stay for two adults at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Valid through March 25, 2007, Based upon availability.

Donor: CGC Travel, Inc & Starwood Alliance, Luxury Coll. Donor Value: $1,540.00

9001      "Viva Italia" (2 nights each in Rome, Venice, Milan & Florence)

2 Nights in Venice at your choice of The Westin Europa & Regina, Hotel Danieli, Hotel Gritti Palace in Venice Historical Centre, or the Hotel Des Bains, The Westin Excelsior on Venice Lido (Open seasonally, March to November).

2 nights in Florence at the Grand Hotel,

2 nights in Milan at The Sheraton Diana Majestic, and

2 nights in Rome.

Restrictions for Venice: 2 overnights in a double room with buffet breakfast; valid from Jan. 17, 2006 to Jan17, 2007. Excluded are New Year and Carnival period for the Historical Centre properties, the Film Festival period (Aug. 31 to Sept. 11) for Lido properties. Subject to Availability. 

Restrictions for Milan: 2 nights including breakfast buffet for 2 in a double room. Valid until December 2006.

Restrictions for Florence: 2 nights for 2 persons in a deluxe double room with buffet breakfast; valid from Jan 10, 2006 to Jan 10, 2007; black out dates are the Pitti Fairs in Jan and June (approx. 3 days each) and months of May, June, September and October. All subject to availability.

Donor:  Starwood Hotels and Resorts,  Luxury Coll.         Donor Value: Priceless!

4008 Travel & Stay Down Under

Retail Value ranges from $3106- $4266 for both tickets.  Two Economy Class tickets from Los Angeles to Sydney or Melbourne, Brisbane or Auckland. Plus 4 nights at the Sheraton Four Points. Travel valid from Los Angeles only; does not include taxes, travel permitted Monday-Thursday only, valid until December 10, 2006. Travel dates will not be confirmed  until 28 days prior to departure dates. Travel based on availability.

Donor: Qantas Airways, LTD & Starwood Alliance Hotels Donor Value: $3,106.00

4009      2 Nights at The St. Regis Resort, Aspen

A 2 night stay for two in a deluxe room at the luxurious St. Regis Resort in Aspen, Colorado.  Valid June 1, 2006 to November 30, 2006

Donor: Starwood Hotels and Resorts Donor Value: $1,050.00

4010      2 Nights in Athens, Greece

2 Nights for two people in a double room at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, Greece. Valid through January 31, 2007

Donor: Starwood Hotels and Resorts Donor Value: $1,200.00

4004      One week stay in Palm Springs

One week vacation in house with swimming pool/hot tub in Palm Springs. Sleeps 8 comfortably. Value: Over $1500

Donor: Russ Lesser Donor Value: $1,500.00

4007      One night at the St. Regis Washington DC

Stay one night in exquisite elegance at the luxurious St. Regis, Washington, DC.  Expiration date 6/30/2006, Incidentals not included. Based upon availability

Donor: Starwood Hotels and Resorts Donor Value: $350.00

4011      3 Nights at The Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar

In Los Cabos

Donor: Starwood Hotels and Resorts Donor Value: Priceless!

4012      3 Nights at the Westin Resort & Spa, Los Cabos, Mexico

At the Westin Resort & Spa. A Deluxe Ocean View Room for two, based on availability. Valid from April 1, 06 to April 1, 07. Check hotel availability prior to buying airline tickets. Reservations must be made 3 weeks prior to travel dates. Excluding Dec 20th, 2006 to Jan 2nd, 2007, during Christmas, New Year, or any other holiday dates and is non-transferable.

Donor: Starwood Hotels and Resorts Donor Value: Priceless!

4013      3 Nights at the Hotel Kamp, Helsinki, Finland

3 Nights accommodation for two persons in a Deluxe room including buffet breakfast. For use prior to December 20, 2006, subject to availability.

Donor: Starwood Hotels and Resorts Donor Value: Priceless!

4014 Crowne Plaza Accommodations

Spacious deluxe accommodations for Friday & Saturday, or Saturday & Sunday.  2 Complimentary breakfast buffet for 2 in Splash, Comp. bicycle rental for two for 4 hours. $50 gift certificate towards dinner at Splash

              Donor: Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach  Donor Value: $700.00

6 Months Performance Training Membership

2006 $2500 toward exterior house painting

By Ben Colarossi

Donor: Colarossi Painting Company Donor Value: $2,500.00

2012      Dr. Pat Slavens,Teeth Whitening

Upper and Lower. Donated by the Esposito Family and Dr. Pat Slavens, DDS.

Donor: Dr. Slavens, DDS, The Esposito Family Donor Value: $400.00

2013      Full Body Scan

Take a look inside your body. This is a preventative Screening exam, a 3D image of internal organs ; early detection offers early intervention. Does not include cardiac scoring or virtual colonoscopy.

Donor: Pacific Imaging Donor Value: $550.00

3001      2 gift certificates for Crush Fullsuits

Choice of color and size

Donor: Body Glove, Dive N' Surf, and the Meistrell Family Donor Value: $200.00

3012 Spectrum membership plus basket of goodies

3-month membership/goodies

Donor: Spectrum Club Donor Value: $550.00

33015   3 Months Performance Training Membership

Donor: Velocity Sports Performance Donor Value: $1,096.00

3017      3 Months Performance Training Membership

Donor: Velocity Sports Performance Donor Value: $1,096.00

3026 Olympian Fitness Training

One Six Week Course

Donor: Olympian Fitness Donor Value: $500.00

4000      4 VIP round-trip tickets to Catalina

Donor: Catalina Explorer Donor Value: $164.00

4001 Weekend Stay at Four Points Sheraton, Los Angeles

Expires July 9, 2006. Based on availability.

Donor: Four Points Sheraton - LAX Donor Value: $158.00

9004 Dinner by Ondine

Donor: Ondine Fortune Donor Value: Priceless!

9009 Dimebag Darell Baby ML Electric Guitar Pack

Guitar, Amplifier, Guitar bag, hat, and poster

Donor: Gotham Guitars Donor Value: $425.00

9010 Michael Schenker Barq V Electric Guitar Pack

Guitar, Amplifier, Guitar Bag, hat and poster

Donor: Gotham Guitars Donor Value: $425.00