Color Outside the Lines Gala Program 2014 by Dominica Fisher

Park West Cooperative Nursery School

Auction And Gala 2014 Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

February 7th, 2014 Dear Parents, Welcome to Park West Coopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gala: Color Outside the Lines. It is wonderful that we can all be here to enjoy an evening together, celebrating and supporting Park West. As you may know, I became a parent at Park West in January of 1982. I was an assisting parent with my two children for four and a half years. That time, assisting in the classroom with teachers, working on committees with other parents, and serving on our Board of Directors, had an impact on my life and the life of my family that I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have predicted all those years ago. Being an assisting parent at school made me a better parent at home. I learned so much from teachers about how to speak with children and how to acknowledge feelings but still maintain a limit. They gave me a better understanding of how children think and learn, as well as a new kind of road map on parenting. I will be forever grateful. At Park West Coop, I found a loving community of parents and teachers, committed to working together to create a school that took children and their ideas seriously. As you look around the room tonight, you can see that community still thriving.

It is important to remember that this lovely event does not just happen. It is a reflection of the thought, planning, work, and love that our Special Events Chairs have put into tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party. Maggie Daniel, Jennifer Moon, and Dominica Fisher have been working on this evening since last spring when they agreed to co-chair our Special Events Committee. I have been amazed by their creative ideas, work ethic, grace, and good cheer. With the support of their committee, as well as all of you, they have given us this special evening. Please enjoy yourself tonight, at this celebratory event, in this lovely venue, in the company of friends. Community is found where ever you look in our Park West Family. Community is here this evening as we joke and dance together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and bid on those special items to support school. Community is in the classroom, abuzz with the ideas of children percolating, and teachers listening and stretching those ideas. Community is at the school door every morning and afternoon with the arrival of the children. And yes, community is in all those committee and board meetings as we work together with pride and love for our home here at Park West Coop. Thank you for being part of the Park West Family. jane 3

Thank you to the Special Events Committee. The Auction Captains, members of the Local Sponsorship team, Auction team, Wine Event team and those who jumped in along the way when help was needed, thank you! Your time, energy and talents were so appreciated and truly made the process fun! To our spouses and children, we thank you for your never ending support. We love you. Jane, Nada & Isaac, thank you for letting us invade the office for months. You were unfazed by our use of the office as our impromptu meeting space, storage locker and our committee’s own Office Max. Isaac, thank you for always letting us borrow a pen or two or three… And for always offering to help us haul box after box. Nada, thank you for being our right hand woman through it all. You had an answer for all of our questions and thought of everything and then some. Jane, thank you for cheering us on every step of the way. You always had words of encouragement or a fist pump to let us know we were on the right track. Your years of expertise kept us on the right track and your knowledge was invaluable. Kelli, thank you for the legacy you left behind in your meticulous documentation and organization of the all of the gala information. Your work made it possible for us to hit the ground running. Thank you also for your help this school year throughout the process.

To the teachers of Park West, where do we begin? We are in awe of your passion for teaching . You’ve loved our children and shown them patience in the most challenging situations. You’ve helped guide us in our interactions with our own children, showing us better and more effective ways of communicating. You’ve answered all of our questions and listened to our concerns with no judgment. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

EVENING PROGRAM 7pm Check-in & Coat Check Open Butterfly Haven Opens Cocktails & Passed Hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres Mobile Bidding Silent Auction Opens 8pm

Welcome, Jane Nolan Soup and small plate Stations Open

9pm Butterfly Haven Closes Sweets Table Opens 9:30pm Silent Auction Begins Closing Every 5 Minutes in Alphabetical Order (Auction Categories on Page 5) Last category closes at 10pm 10pm

Live Auction & Paddle Raise Tom LeClair, Auctioneer

11pm

Door Prize Drawing Check-Out Opens

12am Event Concludes

Catering Provided by J&L Catering

PASSED HORS Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;OEUVRES Brie Pear & Mint Quesadillas with Pear Relish Curried Chicken Salad in Crisp Rice Paper Baskets Smoked Turkey in Herb Popover & Tarragon Aioli Assorted Mini Quiche Indonesian Ginger Beef Satay With Cashew Dip

STATION ONE Three Winter Soups: Mushroom Bisque, Tomato-Stilton And Classic Potato-Leek Pesto Chicken & Roast Tomato Focaccia Finger Sandwiches

STATION TWO Assorted Domestic & European Cheeses, Salami, Marinated Olives, Specialty Crackers & Sliced Baguette Parmesan Cheese Sticks, Savory Scones & Spiced Flatbreads

STATION THREE Pork & Scallion Potstickers & Crispy Eggrolls Served With Hot Mustard, Plum Sauce, Lemon-Soy Sauce & Spicy Chili Paste Vietnamese Rice Stick Noodles & Julienne Vegetables Napa cabbage & Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing Crispy Shrimp Chips & Wasabi Peas 6

Sweets

Donated by Whole Foods Assorted Two-Bites - Cupcakes, Cinnamon Rolls, and Scones Brownie Triangles - Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;more, Peanut Butter, and German Chocolate Gummy Candy - Stars, Drops, and Bears Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers Chocolate, Strawberry, and Peanut Butter Covered Pretzels Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Sundrops (whole foods Version Of The M&M) Assorted Local gluten-free options

Bar Wine Provided by Louis Glunz Wines, Inc. Beer Half Acre donated by Brian Black Liquor Donated by CH Distillery 7

Auction Categories Mobile Silent Auction - Pages 10 - 38 (Closing Times Below Category)

ART - PAGE 10 (9:30) CLASS PROJECT - PAGES 10 & 11 (9:30) DINING - PAGE 11 (9:30) FOOD & GOURMET - PAGE 12 (9:35) GETAWAYS - PAGES 12 & 13 (9:35) HOME & GARDEN- PAGES 13 & 14 (9:35) JEWELRY - PAGE 14 (9:40) KIDS & FAMILY - PAGES 14 & 15 (9:40)

MEMORABILIA - PAGE 16 (9:4()) SERVICES - PAGES 16 & 17 (9:45) SPA & BEAUTY - PAGES 17 - 19 (9:45) TICKETS -SPORTS - PAGES 19 & 20 (9:45) TOYS- PAGES 20 & 21 (9:50) UNIQUE EXPERIENCES - PAGES 21 - 23 (9:50) WINE - PAGES 23-32 (9:55) LUXE PACKAGES - PAGES 32 - 38 (10:00)

Door Prize - Page 39 Hosted Parties & sign-ups - Page 39 Live Auction - Pages 40- 42 8

SILENT AUCTION BIDDING PROCESS

This year, silent auction items will be bid on through Bidding for Good, via mobile bidding. Bidding can be done on your smartphone at bforg.com/parkwestcoop.

1. Click “Register” and fill in

your info. Once you click save, you are logged in to bid. If you are already registered, click “Login”.

2. Enter the item name or

number and click “Search for Items”. Or, click the “Items by Category” button to browse by category.

3. Click “Messages” to view outbid alerts for instant updates.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Auction item values listed may be estimates. All sales are final. Merchandise exhibted at the auction is sold, “as is” and cannot be exchanged. Purchases made at the auction are tax deductible only to the extent that the purchase price exceeds the donor value of the merchandise, as mandated by law. By purchasing an item, the buyer waives any claim of liability against Park West Cooperative Nursery School or the donor of the property warrants the quality of the value of any auction item.

PURCHASE AND MERCHANDISE RECEIPT

Park West Cooperative Nursery School will charge winners’ pre-registered credit cards in the amount total of their winning bids/purchases for the following categories (live auction,paddle raise, door prize tickets, and hosted parties. Bidding for Good will charge winners’ registered credit cards for all silent auction items bid on through their smart phones. Merchandise will be distributed at check-out.

Art - CLOSING AT 9:30 #366 Liz Tuckwell, “Naked in the Moonlight”, 2013, Oil on canvas, 16”X20” Liz Tuckwell is a painter currently living in Chicago. After graduating with her BA, she relocated to Amsterdam. After nearly ten years of creating art abroad, she returned to her hometown of Chicago in 2005. The main focus of her work is oil painting, Abstract Expressionism. Value: $600

Class projects - CLOSING AT 9:30

#1101 2 AM - Eyedropper Watercolor Painting Created by using a plastic-backed white paper tablecloth as the canvas, each child choose a color of watercolor paint and applied it to the paper using an eyedropper. Afterwards, three sections of the whole piece were framed creating a triptych. Value: Priceless #1102 3 AM - Eyedropper Watercolor Painting Created by using a plastic-backed white paper tablecloth as the canvas, each child chose a color of watercolor paint and applied it to the paper using an eyedropper. In this framed piece, we choose to frame the entire section of the painting. Value: Priceless #1103 3 PM - Eyedropper Watercolor Painting Created by using a plastic-backed white paper tablecloth as the canvas, each child chose a color of watercolor paint and applied it to the paper using an eyedropper. In this framed piece, we chose to keep some of the raw edge where the paint meets the paper visible. Value: Priceless

ClASS PROJECTS cont. - CLOSING AT 9:30 #1104 4 AM - Sewing Children were given a hoop stretched with burlap and embroidery thread, and created their own picture. Each square was then sewn together to create a class quilt, framed. Value: Priceless #1105 4 AM/JK - String Painting String was used as a “brush” and manipulated on paper to create a line painting. Then each painting was cut into circles, placed into a grid and framed. Value: Priceless #1106 JK2 - Self-Portraits Created using self drawn portraits by the children that then slightly minimized and cut into 4” squares, then placed into a grid and framed. Value: Priceless #1107 JK3 - Self-Portraits Created using self drawn portraits by the children that then slightly minimized and cut into 4” squares, then placed into a grid and framed. Value: Priceless

Dining - CLOSING AT 9:30

#103 Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar - Chef’s Table for two Looking for a new twist on date night? How about a chef’s table for a unique view into the skill and artistry of making sushi. Value: $200 #118 Wrigley BBQ - BBQ Party Grab some friends and the kids for some delicious BBQ for 8-10 people. Hormone and antibiotic free pork, chicken and burgers cooked in a wood burning smoke house. The menu is prepared in house and handmade from scratch. BYOB (Jewel is right next door if you need to purchase liquor). Value: $120

Food & Gourmet cont. - CLOSING AT 9:35

#128 Hungry Monkey Baking Company Gift Trio Hungry Monkey banana breads, triple-chocolate brownies, macaroons, carrot cake and lemon cake are all handmade. This package includes a gift certificate for one Hungry Monkey Gift Trio, includes FedEx to anywhere in the United States and one boxed Hungry Monkey Gift Trio for the winning bidder if they are attending the gala. Value: $75 #102 Sweet Meets Savory Gift basket Featured at Whole Foods and festivals around the city, Salted Caramel is truly where sweet meets savory. If you’ve tried their Bacon Bourbon Caramel Corn you know it’s deliciously addictive. Enjoy this freshly made basket of goodies and discover a new tradition in yum! Value: $50 #117 Green Grocer Chicago - “Best of” Local Fare basket Green Grocer Chicago is an intimate, neighborhood market that features organically grown, locally produced food products and specialty items. Savor this “Best of” local fare basket. Value $75

#127 J&L Catering - Gourmet box lunches for 20 The delicious food you are enjoying tonight is the work of the chefs at J&L. Now you can bring this delectable dining experience to your next meeting or lunch in style with these gourmet and convenient boxed lunches. Value: $350

Getaways- CLOSING AT 9:35

#256 A Night at The Buckingham Athletic Club & Hotel Enjoy a one night stay in a deluxe room at the Buckingham Hotel on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange building, also the location of one of the city’s premier dining rooms, Everest. A chance to sleep in in the morning = priceless! Value: $200

getaways - CLOSING AT 9:35 #251 Night at the Wyndham Grand Chicago Take a break and get away from it all without having to go far. A Deluxe King River View room awaits you at the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago. Your room boasts a 37-inch flat screen plasma TV, iPod docking station, Keurig coffee maker and an over-sized bathroom. Value: $283

Home & Garden- CLOSING AT 9:35 #349 Calphalon Pans non-stick 10” & 12” & 4 piece utensil set Built to last, the Calphalon Classic Stainless Steel 10” and 12” nonstick pan set is made from brushed stainless steel with impact-bonded aluminum bases for fast, even heating, plus pans are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. Both pan interiors have durable nonstick for easy food release, making them perfect for eggs, omelettes and other delicate foods. Top it off with a utensil set to complete your new favorite kitchen additions. Value: $130 #350 Dyson DC 41 Animal Vacuum The Dyson DC41 Animal is engineered for outstanding cleaning performance and ease of use. It has the strongest suction at the cleaner head, which automatically self-adjusts for different carpet lengths and hard floors. DC41 Animal has Dyson’s latest Radial Root Cyclone™ technology, and Ball™ technology for smooth steering. The Tanglefree Turbine tool to removes dirt and hair from carpets and upholstery. A must-have for any busy home! Value: $599

Home & Garden cont. - CLOSING AT 9:35 #354 DECK Wireless Speaker Music everywhere you go. DECK Wireless Speaker pairs with your phone or other mobile music device wirelessly. The outdoor mode allows you to boost sound for optimal performance in the yard, at the beach or in the park. Your DECK Speaker can even act as a speakerphone for your calls. Value: $199 #355 TRACKS Air Wireless Headphones Enjoy your music without having to be tied down. With your TRACKS wireless headphones you will hear crisp audio with clear highs and deep base. Control your headphones from up to 150 feet away. Lasts up to 15 hours on a full charge. Value: $199

Jewelry - CLOSING AT 9:40

#403 Stella & Dot jewelry Your outfit will be complete with your new Isador Pearl Bib necklace (as seen in Allure magazine), Soiree Stud earings, Avalon bracelet clutch and something for the little girl in your life, a Candy Crush necklace and bracelet set. Value: $255

Kids & Family - CLOSING AT 9:40

#450 Heritage Littles - Milk and Cookie Party/Space Rental A sweet treat for your littlest foodie: a Heritage Littles Milk and Cookie Party! Host your “littles” next event at Heritage Littles. Enjoy a private event space and milk and cookies from none other than Stephanie Izard’s Little Goat Diner. Value: $250

Kids & Family cont. - CLOSING AT 9:40 #503 The Little Gym - 6 consecutive Bugs (4-10 months) classes Get them started early. With this $150 Little Gym certificate you’ll get 6 consecutive Bugs (4-10 months) classes. The Little Gym emphasizes serious fun through a progressive curriculum, in which each success builds off the last. Value: $150

#520 6 month class at Copa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts are a proven way to instill confidence in your children. Copa Jiu-Jitsu-Carlson Gracie Team has classes that combine kid’s practical selfdefense and Jiu-Jitsu skills with exercise and games. All that is required is a Gi and a willingness to play and have fun! This amazing item is for 6 months of class. Value: $500 #551 Hold That Thought - 15 personalized party favors Hold That Thought-15 Personalized Party Favors. At Hold That Thought everyday is a special occasion. Value: $60 #552 Autographed guitar by Ralph of Ralph’s World, Ralph’s World t-shirt & CD/DVD Autographed authentic child sized guitar by Ralph of Ralph’s World, complete with a strap and picks. You’re little one will also get a t-shirt and CD/DVD to rock out with Ralph at home. Value $150 #553 Peggy Nature Notebaert Museum 1 year membership Escape to the tropics of the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven and as a member of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum you will enjoy unlimited admission, discounts on programs, camps, birthday parties, merchandise and reciprocal museums, plus free coat and stroller check. Value: $60

Memorabilia - CLOSING AT 9:40 #1051 An authentic fireman’s helmet autographed by the cast of “Chicago Fire” An autographed authentic fireman’s helmet direct from Chicago Firehouse 51! This is your chance to score a one of a kind piece of memorabilia from the cast of Chicago Fire. Value: Priceless

Services - CLOSING AT 9:45

#652 6 Hours Personal Shopping/Wardrobe Consultation with Stylist Shannon Shalowitz Stylists aren’t just for the stars, real women are getting help to look their best. With this gift card, you’ll enjoy 6 hours of personal shopping/wardrobe consultation with stylist Shannon Shalowitz. Value: $800 #751 KS Style Consulting - 2 hr closet clean out & 2 hr personal shopping session KS Style Consulting is offering a 2 hr closet clean out & 2 hr personal shopping session. Katie, owner of KS Style Consulting, has been dedicated to helping her clients find their own personal style. Her client is a man or woman who is price conscious, but still wants to look fabulous and on trend. Value: $150 #756 Best Cabinets - 18% Discount Does your kitchen need a face-lift, or have you been dreaming about custom built-ins or bookshelves to keep all those toys, games and remotes organized? Best Cabinets, one of Chicago’s Premier Custom Cabinet and Furniture Makers, has been serving Chicagoland since 1979, producing true custom cabinetry and offering great service. This certificate includes a one hour in-home design consultation and an 18% discount on your minimum $1500 order. Value: $270-$1000

Services cont. - CLOSING AT 9:45 #758 Speech in the City - 1 hour speech evaluation Speech in the City is offering a one hour speech evaluation for ages birth to five by Terri Gartenberg, PhD, CCC-SLP. Valued at $250. Some of the problems to be identified in evaluation include: Receptive/Expressive Language Delays, Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorders, Apraxia and motor speech disorders. Value: $250 #759 J. Hilburn custom shirt experience Experience Italian fabrics, custom fit and exceptional value with J. Hilburn. Your personal stylist Nushin Samii will meet with you in your home or office and deliver your shirt to your door. Once you experience a custom shirt you might want to consider the rest of the collection that includes custom trousers, personalized suits, formal wear, cashmere sweaters, ties belts and more. Value: $275 #760 Yummy Dental for Kids With this treatment package you’re little patient will get a full examination of their mouth, cleaning and fluoride application. Plus they’ll walk you through the Yummy Cavity Prevention Plan and much more. Value: $260

Spa & beauty - CLOSING AT 9:45

#200 Benefit Cosmetics - Beauty Bash for up to 8 people You deserve this gorgeous! You’ll have exclusive access to Benefit Cosmetics Southport store with your very own Benefit Beauty Bash. Your bash will include Bubbles, Bites, Make-uppers, Brow Shaping, Lash or Brow Tint and One-on-One Pampering for up to 8 people. *Southport Location Value: $800

spa & Beauty - CLOSING AT 9:45 #752 Pinski Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery - Skin care products and gift card for skin care treatment When you visit Pinski Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, you are meeting with experts in skin care in Chicago. Pinski will help you look your very best with the least amount of downtime possible, while ensuring that you are in a caring and comfortable atmosphere. This gift includes skin care products and a certificate for skin care treatment. Value: $450 #809 Salon Blue - $100 gift certificate for a haircut with Jennifer Reinvent yourself with a whole new look by getting your haircut from top stylist, Jennifer at Salon Blue. Value: $100 #1006 Chicago Cryo Spa - 3 treatments Reduce pain, boost weight loss and fight depression with three sessions in the Whole Body Cryochamber at Chicago Cryospa. The Whole Body Cryochamber is a single-person device which envelopes a patient’s body while keeping the head and neck area exposed to room air above the device. The client is in the Cryotherapy Chamber for a short duration of 1.53 minutes which lowers the client’s skin surface temperature significantly and stimulates receptors without damaging any tissue. Value: $180 #1019 Aaron’s Apothecary - Basket of Italian beauty products Through his extensive travels, Aaron Pietrykowski has built a unique business here in Chicago. When you walk through the doors of Aaron’s Apothecary, the hands of time are turned back and the grandeur of the apothecary is reborn. Now you can take some of that charm home with you. Value: $150

Spa & beauty Cont. - CLOSING AT 9:45 #1025 Arbonne Facial Party for 9 Pamper yourself with a facial party for up to 9 people in the comfort of your own home. The facials will utilize vegan, anti-aging, botanical Arbonne products. While enjoying facials, Arbonne Consultant Amy Chasse will lead a skincare workshop. Gift certificate includes $50 to be spent on Arbonne products at the party. Value $50

Tickets/sports- CLOSING AT 9:45

#904 Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators - 2 tickets Go Hawks! Go see the Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators on Thursday March 23, 2014 at 6pm. Value $340 #906 Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds - 2 tickets A pair of Cubs tickets on April 19th, 2014 at 3:05pm. Section 235, Row 8, Seats 11 & 12 Value: $60 #912 Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks - 2 tickets Go Bulls! The Chicago Bulls take on the Milwaukee Bucks, Friday, April 4, 2014 at 7;00pm. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see all the action, up close, with two awesome seats: Section 122, Row 6, Seat 5 & 6. Value: $420 #917 Chicago White Sox - 4 tickets Head to the South Side and cheer on the Sox! 4 Outfield Reserved tickets. Game TBD Value: $144

Tickets/sports cont. - CLOSING AT 9:45 #918 Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres - 2 tickets Take me out to the ball game! Great seats! Club Box - Aisle 27, Row 8. 8 rows behind the visitors dugout. 7:05 pm game Game willl either be 7/22, 7/23 or 7/24, 2014. Value: $200 #919 Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants - 2 tickets Take me out to the Cubs game. Great seats! Club Box - Aisle 27, Row 8. 8 rows behind visitors dugout. 7:05pm game Game willl either be 8/19, 8/20 or 8/21, 2014 Value: $200

toys- CLOSING AT 9:50

#951 *play - Gift basket A sample of some of the fun from a toy store you may not know about in the Chicagoland area. *play, in Logan Square, works to find unique toys and provide excellent customer service in a fun atmosphere. Take home this gift basket of toys tonight for your kids to enjoy Saturday morning while you sleep off the gala celebration. Value: $45 #952 Princess Pack Princesses will want to have this fun pack of toys to add to their collection. First, a Melissa & Doug magnetic 24-piece Princess Elise dress-up set, great for trips in the car. Next a Disney Princess rolling art desk, LED watch, blanket toddler pack and busy book. Value: $60

toys cont. - CLOSING AT 9:50 #953 Spiderman rollerskates & wall decall and Cars 3 game tub Your super hero will be on the go with these Spiderman roller skates. They’ll also be able to keep the play going in their room with Spiderman wall decals. Top it all off with a Cars 3 game tub. Value: $45 #955 American Girl Kit Kittredge doll & Meet Kit book This is a doll that your daughter will be able to play with, cherish and pass down to even her own children. Kit Kittredge, an American Girl doll, is styled in her authentic 1930s outfit. You’ll also receive a “Meet Kit” book that shares the story of Kit, a young girl enjoying a care free life until her world is turned upside down. Value: $60

#961 Numark iDJ Live DJ system If your mini music maven is ready to try something new, the iDJ Live DJ Controller may be their new favorite toy. They’ll be able to DJ with the music on the family iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch with this incredible, portable DJ controller. Crossfader enables them to mix between songs as smooth or as quick as they like. Rock On! Value: $60

Unique experiences- CLOSING AT 9:50

#206 Piven Theatre Workshop - 1.5 hours Improvisation/Creative Drama story workshop Explore your creative voice with a 90 minute Improvisation/Creative Drama Story Workshop at Piven Theatre Workshop in Evanston where students gain a “greater confidence in the value of their unique presence”. This nationally acclaimed actors training center offers classes for adults or children ages 9 and up. Value: $500

Unique Experiences cont. - CLOSING AT 9:50 #156 Chicago Food Planet’s Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tours - 2 tickets Chicago Food Planet’s 3-hour food tasting and cultural walking tours combine tasty food and drink tastings. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, you’ll experience delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, famous local restaurants and ethnic eateries while receiving an insiders view into the culture, history and architecture that defines the Windy City. Choose from three tours: Gold Coast & Old Town, Bucktown and Wicker Park Food Tour or Chinatown. Value: $94 #303 Canning 101 - Learn to make jam with ali Have you always wanted to learn how to make jam but weren’t sure where to start? Our very own Park West teacher ali jennings will show you and your guests the basic techniques of canning and food preservation. Value: Priceless #757 Rad and Refined - Styling session with celebrity stylist Jacqueline Rezak Jacqueline Rezak, celebrity fashion stylist, can be your stylist. If you’ve opened a magazine you’ve seen her work; magazines like Vogue, Lucky, Life & Style and Michigan Avenue Magazine, just to name a few. Jacqueline has styled stars including Miley Cyrus, Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler’s wife Kristen Cavallari and indie rock duo Tegan and Sara. Jacqueline splits her time between Chicago and Los Angeles. Although she styles the stars, Jacqueline is not the least bit intimidating; rather she is welcoming, friendly and down to earth. Let Jacqueline style you in a 30-minute session and enjoy some of her Rad and Refined gear including a cap and Rad Band sunglasses. Value: $1000

Unique Experiences cont. - CLOSING AT 9:50 #303 Kickin’ Boutique Private Shopping Party A private, 2 hour shopping party for 6-20 customers (minimum of 6), including appetizers, mocktails, wine and chocolates, all gorgeously displayed on tiered plates and in stemware. The Kickin’ stylists will help you and your friends to become fashionably styled. Attendees at the private party will receive a 15% discount on purchases, and the hostess will receive a $100 gift certificate to Kickin’. Value: $400

Wine - CLOSING AT 9:55

#W101 Message & A Bottle (2008) Cellar this now and celebrate your Park West child’s college graduation or wedding with a vintage Parusso Armando Le Coste-Mosconi Barolo from his/ her birthyear. Includes a special note from Jane! Value: Priceless

#W102 Message & A Bottle (2009) Cellar this now and celebrate your Park West child’s college graduation or wedding with a vintage Orin Swift Papillon Red from his/her birthyear. Includes a special note from Jane! Value: Priceless #W103 Message & A Bottle (2010) Cellar this now and celebrate your Park West child’s college graduation or wedding with a vintage Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon from his/her birthyear. Includes a special note from Jane! Value: Priceless

#W104 Message & A Bottle (2011) Cellar this now and celebrate your Park West child’s college graduation or wedding with a vintage Kosta Browne Pinot Noir from his/her birthyear. Includes a special note from Jane! Value: Priceless

wine Cont. - CLOSING AT 9:55 #W105 Break Out the Bubbly Need a reason to celebrate? Scoring this selection of bubbly wines will do the trick. Compare the Champagnes (described as "beautifully balanced" and "elegant") with their sparkling counterparts (one of which is made entirely by hand, from planting to labeling) to see if France really does it better. Best saved for celebrating life's greatest moments (read: no mimosas!). Value: $161 #W106 The Height of White Get a taste of the good life with these high-end white wines. Start with a “dazzling” and “impossible to resist” champagne (92 points), move onto a White Burgundy “smelling like spring yet tasting like summer,” and finish with Kistler Chardonnay, not yet reviewed but typically receiving mid-90s scores from Robert Parker (the man). Value: $247 #W107 Take Flight with Sauvignon Blanc Love the crisp, fresh flavors and tart finish of Sauvignon Blanc? Enjoy this international collection, including two French selections from Pouilly-Fumé (where the varietal is produced in its purest form) and Sancerre, and the always popular Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc from Australia. Pour side-by-side to enjoy an at-home flight of your favorite varietal. Value: $86 #W108 Summer Sippers Whites Winter can’t last forever! Stock up and get ready to enjoy these delicious whites perfect for sipping on warm July nights. Begin with unique white blends from France and Spain; continue with some domestic, single-varietal selections, including a Pinot Grigio from Napa and a Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County; and cap off the evening with a sweet Riesling from Oregon. Value: $90

#W109 Around the World in Five Bottles of White You won’t need a plane ticket to delight in the wine offerings of Spain, South Africa, Portugal, France and Napa - just bid on this bundle! Included are four different varietals and/or blends (five bottles total) from across the globe. From bubbly and savory to crisp and refreshing, the combination of these bottles will provide you with a perfect pick for almost any event or appetizer. Value: $104 #W110 “Sake” It To Me Perfect as a gift for your sushi-loving friends or as a guide to anyone new to the world of sake. Includes the best selling Sayuri, Junmai Ginjo and Draft Sake. Value: $30 #W111 Butter up Buttercup Love Chardonnay? This bundle is for you, with selections from California and France. Domestic or international - that’s for you to decide! Drink the “spicy vanilla” Gina Gallo alongside France’s “spicy, zesty” Mâcon La Roche-Vineuse to see which country “wins,” or invite some friends over and open them all for a Chardonnay-off. Ready to drink on their own or paired with creamy or seafood dishes. Value: $153

wine Cont. - CLOSING AT 9:55 #W112 “I am NOT drinking any f***ing Merlot!” Are you as passionate about Pinor Noir as Paul Giamatti’s character in “Sideways”? Then this selection is for you. “It’s not a survivor like Cabernet, which can just grow anywhere and...thrive even when it’s neglected. No, Pinot needs constant care and attention. You know? And in fact it can only grow in these really specific, little, tucked away corners of the world. And, and only the most patient and nurturing of growers can do it, really. Only somebody who really takes the time to understand Pinot’s potential can then coax it into its fullest expression. Then, I mean, oh its flavors, they’re just the most haunting and brilliant and thrilling and subtle and... ancient on the planet.” Value: $175

#W113 Pinot Vino Though difficult to cultivate and transform into wine, we managed to find at least four vineyards willing to produce Pinot Noir. Enjoy this selection from the West Coast alone, or pair with nearly any food, from shellfish to filet mignon. After a few sips, you’ll agree that Pinot Noir grapes are “widely considered to produce some of the finest wines in the world.” Value: $92

#W114 Are you Bordeaux with Single Varitals? Do you prefer the subtle, earthy flavors of old-world red wine blends over fruit-forward single varietals? Then bid to win on this stellar selection of two bottles straight from the Bordeaux region of France, plus two new-world Bordeaux blends from California. Enjoy the powerful structure and deep flavors of these wines today, or shelve them in your cellar for aging to perfection. Value: $180

#W115 The Bold and the Beautiful Go big AND go home with this amazing four-bottle assortment of Napa Cabs. These, big, dark wines are bursting with flavor and pair well with grilled steaks, lamb or roast pork. Highlights include Turley’s second-ever vintage of Cabernet, as well as Silverado, Hess Select and Frank Family Vineyards’ 2009 vintage, which received 90+ points from all major wine reviewers. Value: $190

#W116 California Dreamin’ “All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey.” If this winter weather is weighing on your mood, try sipping a favorite of Bay Area locals - Frank Family Vineyards’ Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s sure to take you “away” to the warmth of Napa…but in case it doesn’t, you have two more robust and fruity Cabs to help you on your way! Value: $130 #W117 “Cab” it to Dinner Invite some friends and grab a cab to your favorite BYOB, where you can show off your new collection of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons. Enjoy the 2010 vintages of Truchard and Monticello Vineyards - a challenging year in Napa that produced outstanding wines. Or opt for a more mature 2005 vintage from Artesa, scoring 91 points from e Wine News. Bundle also includes Sequoia Grove. Value: $133 #W118 Rah, Rah, Go Syrah! Does the thought of sipping Syrah stir up enthusiam and excitement in you? Then snatch up this bundle to enjoy two bottles of the powerfully flavored and full bodied varietal. Taste the differing flavor profiles of Syrah grapes grown in France versus those here in the good ol’ U. S. of A. to see which you prefer. Value: $72

wine cont. - CLOSING AT 9:55 #W119 Zin Fan? Prefer your red wine to be robust and spicy? Then pick up this pack that includes some of California’s most recognized and sought-after Zinfandels. Includes Turley, considered the California reference point...for world-class, quintessential old vine Zinfandels; Ridge Lytton Springs, with a score of 93+ points; and the small-production Scherrer Zinfandoodle. Value: $90 #W120 Italy’s Big Bosses Prefer your red wine to be robust and spicy? en pick up this pack “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.” Break out the Godfather DVD and enjoy this fabulous seletion of Italian reds. Selections span Italy’s regions and wine-making techniques, offering two Chiantis, a Barolo and Tommasi’s Arele Parziale Appassimento, made from partially dried grapes. Value: $126 #W121 Tour de France (Blanc) Take a trip through French Wine Country, beginning with Pouilly-sur-Loire, just east of the Loire River. Then work your way through the various appellations of Burgundy, finishing off with a glass of PouillyFuisse Chardonnay. Value: $172 #W122 Tour de France (Rouge) Take a trip through French Wine Country, beginning with Burgundy. Work your way through Rhone with a Beaujolias red blend and a Syrah, and finish off with a glass of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Value: $138

#W123 Spanish Inquisition “Investigate” this variety of wines from the world’s most widely planted wine-producing nation. Enjoy a fresh and flavorful reserve Cava; a Verdejo (white) unique to northwestern Spain; and two red blends from central and eastern Spain. Value: $78 #W124 Alexander the Great Drink like a king with these three Cabernet Sauvignons from Alexander Valley. Described as “succulent” (Hanna), “bold…with an understated elegance” (Reynoso) and “exotic” and “mouth-watering” (Scherrer), drinking these wines is sure to make you feel like royality. Value: $103 #W125 Travel the Pacific Coast Highway Imagine traveling along the PCH as you delight in high-end wines from across the West Coast. Begin your journey in Santa Maria Valley with “one of California’s best Roussannes” (Steve Heimoff, 91 points); 20-miles north to the Clark and Telephone Belle Glos vineyard, where you’ll find grapes growing for a Pinot Noir; continue on 300-miles north to Napa for a 95 point Cabernet-drinker’s Merlot; and finish by at Sonoma for a 93 point Cabernet Sauvignon. Value: $229 #W126 Old World Oldies but Goodies All of these European red wines share a common “Old World” theme: Their creation is driven by the tradition and terrior of their unique regions. Taste a French Pinot Noir that emphasizes grace and elegance over power and structure; discover the varied reds/ regions Italy has to offer, including a Barolo, Chianti and Amarone. Enjoy decanted now, or shelve in your cellar for stellar drinking in years to come. Value: $185

wine cont. - CLOSING AT 9:55 #W127 The New World Order Produced outside of traditional European growing areas, these “New World Reds” include selections from Washington, Argentina, Chile and Napa. Pair with grilled meats, pastas or your favorite tapas. Or simply sip in front of the fire to add some warmth to this winter! Value: $94 #W128 Go Big Reds! These bold reds from Napa and Sonoma Valleys certainly aren’t shy. Includes selections from Laurel Glen, Frank Family, Hess and Turley, as well as two Orin Swift creations: The Prisoner and Papillon (his own label). Drink the latter two side-by-side to see if you can recognize similarities in Swift’s wine-making style. Value: $330

#W129 Fifty (Divided by Ten) Shades of Red Enjoy all the colors of the red-wine rainbow with this diverse, elite selection of reds from Napa and Sonoma Counties. Begin with a Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, followed by a Cabernet-drinker’s Merlot from Coombsville; then finish off with a 93-point Cabernet Sauvignon, 93-point Syrah and 92-point Zinfandel, all from Sonoma. Value: $283 #W130 Red, Red Wines That Will Make You Feel So Fine If you simply order “a glass of red,” this wide-ranging selection of wines from around the world is for you. Learn which varietals and regions you like best by sipping them side-by-side; of course, you’ll need some friends to help you polish them off! Value: $152

#W131 Date Night Bring these red blends along to your favorite BYOB and enjoy a “tête-à-tête” dinner with your significant other. Pop open the fun, easy-drinking assemblage of Mediterranean varietals (Tete-a-Tete) and/or the Verse & Chorus, made to impress the most experienced oenophile and suit the palate of the casual wine drinker. Fun fact: The latter was developed in conjunction with musician, Mat Kearney, who grew up among Oregon grapevines. Value: $50 #W132 The Boy Scout Bundle Any Boy Scout will tell you, always “be prepared.” From a low-production sparkling made entirely by hand to an extremely low-production non-vintage Zinfandel (containing two very different “juices” that come together beautifully), you’ll have something to please everyone in your party with this wide-ranging, unique California selection. Value: $247 #W133 Bon Noches Have a “good night” in any language with this selection of French and Spanish wines. Enjoy crisp, clean, citric flavors of a French Sauvignon Blanc and Spanish Albariño, both of which pair well with sushi and seafood. Or opt for the powerful flavors of well-known European reds, including a French Châteauneuf-du-Pape and a Spanish Tempranillo. Value: $127 #W134 Backyard BBQ Perfect pairings for your neighborhood BBQ or block party. This great selection of flavorful reds will complement anything you grill. Value: $70

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#W135 The Taste of Wine for the Price of Beer (Almost) So you like wine, but not the price tag? Then this selection is for you. Begin with Japanese Sake or Australian Riesling and work your way through the wine rainbow with a Rose, Merlot and Malbec. You get a fullgamet tasting for a reasonable price! Value: $73 #W136 Dessert, Anyone? Prefer sipping your dessert? Top off any nice meal with one of these delicious dessert wines from Italy, Hungary and Oregon. With a sparkling, semi-sweet red, a Pinot Noir ice wine and a sweet white Tokaji to choose from, you can’t go wrong. Value: $102

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#L101 THE SEEKER Feel centered, rejuevenated and relaxed with one month of unlimited yoga classes at Yogaview, a 60 minute massage in the comfort of your own home, and gain unique perspective and clarity about your life with a 15 minute Energy Healing session and a 1 hour Reading by Kara Nakfoor. Value: $445 #L102 THE GOURMET No kitchen is complete without a KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer, which will make baking and cooking transformative. This packege also includes a signed copy of Kitchen Centric by Mick De Giulio, a beautiful kitchen design book, as well as an autograhped copy of the Alinea cookbook, featuring more than 100 of the restaurant’s recipes from chef Grant Achatz. Ready to try some new recipes? Trader Joe’s, one of our generous gala sponsors, has donated a gift bag filled with yummy non-perishable goodies. Bon appetit! Value: $555

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#L103 THE MINI MATISSE Have crayon all over your walls? Focus your little artists’ efforts with this gift certificate for a 8 week art class at the Easel Art Studio. While at home, break out a table-top kids easel from Blick and tote bag stocked with kids art supplies for this creative and modern coloring book for kids, “Coloring Outside the Lines”. Value: $251 #L104 THE GENTLEMAN Look, dress, eat, drink like a MAN. An evening out at Gibsons will include a happening atmosphere. Beer Camp’s class, Making Beer at Home, will teach you about brewing your own beer, and what is the perfect compliment to beer? Beef jerky you said? Dig in to this freshly packed sampler with 8 Krave Jerky flavors & goodies. Trumaker offers made-to-measure Ruggedly refined and classic styles, local personalized service, & easy online reordering. Stylish looks are complimented by a haircut at Custom Hair Lounge and Spa. Value: $453 #L105 THE MINI MOZART Whether you have a little strummer or drummer at home, Old Town School of Folk Music has it all for you. Not only does this membership mean reduced tuition for classes and admission to concerts, but being a member means you are keeping the creativity, the community and the culture of the Old Town School of Folk Music alive. Practice your beats at home with an instrument set which includes rhythm mix animal shakers, a red ukalele and a Remo kids floor tom drum with mallets. Value: $225

Luxe Packages cont. - CLOSING AT 10:00 #L106 THE HOME SWEET HOME For a greener, cleaner, lovely home, this package has it all for you! Warm up your home with the scents of these 11 oz. Cabernet and 4oz. Kentucky Bourbon candles from local Chicago Candle Co. These 100% hand cut and poured soy wax candles are made in up cycled wine bottles from local Chicago-land shops and cafes. Burn time is 65 hours or more. A custom terrarium created by Sprout Home Chicago will add a beautiful natural element to any room. This Norwex cleaning product package will keep your home clean without any harmful chemicals. And return the zen to your out of control closet with this gift card for a 4 hour closet consultation or stying/shopping session by Deco. Value: $542 #L107 THE INTERIOR Ever wanted to have an interior designer’s help, but were afraid it would be too pricey or too highbrow? Now is your chance to experience this luxury. Cynthia McCullough is a Park West parent and a talented interior designer. She is a former retailer of furniture and accessories and longtime stylist for the Chicago Tribune. She also styles for Pottery Barn, Flor, Target, and other corporate clients. Not only will you recieve 3 hours of personal interior decorating services, with this package you’ll score this large late 19th Century Antique Japanese Indigo Pillow from Jayson Home & Garden and a $250 gift certificate to the store. Value: $848

#L108 THE PLAYDATER Your kid’s social calendar is off the hook. Get everything they need to keep the good times rolling with this package full of kid approved goodies! Need to label your kids stuff for school, camp or classes? Grab these super-durable labels from Mabels Labels and never lose anything again. Wardrobe change? Dress your little lady in these two beautiful pieces, an Apple Pie Dress and a Green Apple Lizzy Dress Top from Matilda Jane Clothing. Tired of the standard park playdate? Get the kids cooking without all the clean-up. A one hour cooking class for 2 children at The Kids’ Table. The Kids’ Table is built to be safe, fun and functional and they use only natural ingredients (no artificial colors or other additives). Get to your playdate in style with this scooter from Kickboard USA. The Mini Kick has a three wheel design, with lean-to- steer technology and offers a incredibly smooth and quiet ride. Too cold to go out and play? Creative, quirky and fun, these handcrafted toys made from sustainable American hardwoods are produced by Tree Hopper Toys, a family owned and operated company just outside Chicago. Value: $323 #L109 THE IRONMAN Mix it up with this all-out fitness package. Power Sculpt Fitness™ delivers premier muscle-chiseling & original TRX sessions specifically designed to deliver an unbelievable workout. For a more personal approach, these 4 In-Home Personal Training Sessions with Rick Wemple Personal Training will fine-tune your workout. Enjoy all the benefits at Lakeshore Sport and Fitness with a 2 month Single Parent Membership which includes: 1 personal training session and 1 physical assessment. Rock These Socks offers comfortable, high quality, nonslip grip socks that feature fun prints to serve as inspiration! Value: $870

Luxe Packages cont. - CLOSING AT 10:00 #L110 THE STYLE MAVEN Style and sophistication all in one place! Alex and Ani Charity by Design is honored to donate this exclusive set of patented Expandable Wire Bangles in Russian Silver/Gold. Add some edge to your beauty routine with these amazing Rock Your Colour nail laquers and liquid lipsticks straight from the catwalk by butter LONDON. To top your look off, head to Custom Hair Lounge for one woman’s deep conditioning, cut and style with Alena Sibolerska. Value: $247 #L111 THE WAX ON, WAX OFF A bit tongue and cheek, this package has you covered every which way! Experience a unique technique of hair removal that is as close to painless as you can get! Painless Waxing Boutique strives to be Chicago’s best waxing salon and pledges to use the best products available on the market. Longing for thick glamorous eyelashes? Make your eyes pop with eye lash extensions from Pin Me Up Chicago. Value: $225 #L112 THE WEEKENDERS The ultimate stay-cation with someone special! The Olivers, a Park West family, is offering a 3 night stay in their Old Town vacation apartment rental located in the 15-hundred block of North Park Avenue. Enjoy the lovely open layout with hardwood floors in the living area. For dinner, head to Perennial Virant, a farmhouse-chic standout across from Lincoln Park. Parents, we need a good laugh! Treat yourself and your spouse to a night of laughs with two tickets to UP comedy club. UP features stand-up, sketch and improvisation, a full service kitchen and no drink minimum. For your nightcap, Stanley’s Kitchen & Tap is the only place to go. This Chicago institution is always in style. Revive with a bloody mary with brunch at Bistronomic, which offers a modern-day take on traditional French favorites with all the charm of of a classic bistro. Value: $696

#L113 THE MAN’S BEST FRIEND Nothing but the best for your fur baby! Roscoe Village Animal Hospital is a modern AAHA accredited animal hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, high quality veterinary care with an emphasis on exceptional client service. Need help with your pooch? Let Pooped and Pampered owner, Liz Zaug, take care of your pet for 2 nights or take your dog on 5 daytime walks. Value: $475 #L114 THE FIELDTRIP Enjoy all the wonderful culture Chicago has to offer! A visit the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum will get you back in touch with nature. The kids will love the water play area and the Butterfly Haven. When Park West is closed, rest assured that the Chicago Children’s Museum is open. Spend the day exploring and your child will benefit from head to toe. This super fun hands on museum has something for everyone, for our early learners to your own curious mind. Need a Nemo fix? Head to the Shedd Aquarium with 4 passes for the whole family. The Museum of Contemporary Art will make you think about art in different ways. Don’t forget to say hello to the goldfish on the bottom floor! Value: $232 #L115 THE ENTERTAINER An elegant evening is in store for you and your friends. Chef Jay Shindler of Catering Chocolate in Old Town will cater a 2 hour cocktail party for 10-15 people and provide one server. Choose cold and hot passed Hors d’oeuvres and dessert optons. Jay is an honors graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. As a catering client you will work directly with Jay throughout the creative process. Sample menus available for review at cateringchocolate.com Must be used by 2/7/2015. A unique way to make your next gathering truly special. Add this 2 hour live guitar performance by Park West parent Shoji Naito, which is a unique way to make your gathering truly special. Value: $600

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#L116 THE DINNER/THEATER Have a special date night with this dinner and theater package. Enjoy the sushi at this 2011 Michelin Guide Recommended restaurant in Lincoln Park. A $100 gift card should make for a delicious meal out. Strawdog Theatre Company kicks off 2014 with Miss Marx, based on the true story of Karl Marx’s youngest daughter, Eleanor. Known throughout Victorian England as an actress and political activist, Eleanor finds it far easier to fight for equality on the stage than in her personal life. Falling into a tempestuous affair with a married man, can she follow her heart without betraying everything she symbolizes? Value: $212 #L117 THE ALL-AMERICAN There is nothing better than homemade pie! Here is your chance to have delicious, homemade pie each month for 6 months (February-July 2014). Carry your homemade pie in style with this reusable raw pine box designed to safely carry your tasty delight. Accommodates most 9” pie plates. Handcrafted in Chicago, IL USA. Small premium leather strap designed to tote one (1) PieBox included. Value: $200

#L118 THE FANATIC Bears, Bears, Bears...Be a part of the game next season, 11 rows off the field. 2014 is our year Bear Down Chicago Bears! While you’re cheering them on, you’ll be able to sport this Jay Culter Bears Elite Jersey. Value: $525

Door Prize - Tickets for $5 or 5 for $20 Kazam Balance Bike & Jumbo Fun Ball Skip the training wheels and teach your kid to balance first using this award-winning KaZAM balance bike! Also, kids and adults alike will love to jump into this Jumbo Fun Ball! 51” diameter super-strong inflatable vinyl ball, with air pump. Value: $150

Hosted Parties & sign-ups

Ashley Merryman, Author Of “Top Dog” And Nuture Shock” Book Signing And Discussion Sign-up now for the highly anticipated book discussion and signing with New York Times bestselling author and dynamic speaker Ashley Merryman. Ashley is the co-author of “Tog Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing” and “NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children” Join us at Park West on March 6, 2014, at 7pm when Ashley will discuss her newest book “Top Dog”, answer questions and sign copies of her book. Tickets are $40 and include a copy of “Top Dog” Spring Fling Gymboree Party Come play at the Spring Fling for Park West students at Gymboree! (Lake View South center, 3152 North Lincoln Ave) Hang with old friends and meet new ones. The party is on March 7, 2014 from 12:30pm-2pm. There will be 45 minutes of free play and 45 minutes of structured play. Tickets are $10 Jane’s Garden Party Join Park West Director, Jane Nolan, on Saturday, July 12th for an evening under the stars at her annual Garden Party. A unique opportunity to visit with Jane and fellow Park West parents at Jane’s Lincoln Park home. Always a popular evening, there will be light food, drinks and endless conversation. Tickets are $125

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2014 Chicago Cubs Dream Day Package

This Chicago Cubs Dream Day package includes 4 Field Box tickets and a chance to get your photo taken on the field after the game making lasting memories. You’re kids will be singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” all the way home! Value: $850

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Day as a Veterinarian

Are you an animal lover? Here’s your chance to have a “behind the scenes” experience at a modern, high-tech small animal hospital. You can choose a surgery day or a medical day with a Park West dad, Dr. Scott Rovner, or one of the other associate vets. Follow the vet as he/she provides veterinary care to Chicagoland’s cats and dogs Appropriate for children ages 3-100. Complimentary scrub top included. Value: Priceless

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Book Club with best selling Chicago author Marcus Sakey

A rare chance to have a private Book Club with best selling Chicago author, Marcus Sakey in your home. His book, “Good People”, has been made into a movie out in theaters in 2014, starring Kate Hudson and James Franco. Invite six or seven of your favorite bookworms for this intimate event. Attendees will receive signed copies of “Good People”. Value: Priceless

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Instant Wine Cellar

Still trying to figure out what to do with that empty wine refrigerator that came with your house? Well, we’ve got a rare opportunity for you! We have 36 bottles (three cases) of wine, valued at nearly $2,500, ready to stock your cellar. But this isn’t just any cellar. It will be filled with wines, most of which you won’t find of the shelves of local wine shops, coming directly from some of Napa Valley’s finest wineries and winemakers. In addition, the majority of bottles provided come with interesting tidbits on their development - relayed directly from the vineyard owner or winemaker; meaning you won’t just be opening a bottle - you’ll be opening a window into the world of Napa Valley! Bottles are heavy on the reds and range in value from $30-$125 (averaging approx. $70/bottle; in other words, nextday headaches not included!). Value $2500 #257

Turtle Lake House 6 night stay in a 3 bedroom/3 bath house in the Northern Michigan Woods

Getaway from the hustle and bustle and head to Northern Michigan Woods for an unforgettable getaway. This trip is for a 6 night stay at Turtle Lake (Sunday-Sunday) in a 3 bedroom/3 bath house close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Interlochen. The home is sleek and modern, yet warm and inviting. When you venture out, there is much to see and do. In addition to swimming boating and fishing, nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is not to be missed. The surrounding small towns offer unique shops, galleries, music, delicious food and wine. A perfect vacation awaits. Value: $1,000

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Get Out of Dodge Package 2 roundtrip tickets on United Airlines & $500 gift card for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Polar Vortex got you down? Pack your bags because you are going on a trip for two on United Airlines to the destination of your choice! Then check in to your preferred Hyatt Hotel & Resort with your $500 gift card and get ready to relax. Perfect for a long weekend away with your main squeeze! Value: $2500 #254

Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort 5 night stay for 10 people with an activity package.

Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime in Utah! At Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll experience the finest accommodations, adventurous recreation, excellent dining and a caring staff, all at the top of Zion National Park. Relax at the pool and hot tub, try a game of tennis, or explore the surrounding National Monuments less than an hour away including Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks, and Pipe Spring. Your package includes accommodations for 10 people and activity package. Value: $2964

Thank you to the people and sponsors that made the gala possible Thank you to J&L Catering and Senior Event Planner Evelyn Hitchcock. Evelynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge and attention to detail were evident from the start. She put together a menu and event plan that far exceeded our expectations. Evelyn was so wonderful to work with, a true expert in her field. Thank you to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and Mary Kehoe, Manager of Private Events. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quick response and resourcefulness made it possible for Park West to have the gala in such a beautiful space. Mary was always available to answer questions and help trouble shoot during the planning process. Thank you to Whole Foods and Fanny Cantero for generously donating our entire sweets table. Whole Foods was the first sponsor to sign on for the Color Outside the Lines gala. Their early participation was instrumental in making this event successful. Thank you CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar for donating all of the gala spirits. Thank you to CH Distillery owner, Tremaine Atkinson, for jumping on board without a second thought. He also kindly shared several CH Distillery recipes in order to make special gala signature drinks. 43

Thank you Park West alumni parent Brian Black and Half Acre Beer Company. Brian generously donated the beer himself for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gala. The popularity of Half Acre is easy to understand when you realize the commitment to community thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behind their great tasting brew. Thank you Christine Noelle and the Dilly Lily team. Your generosity was so appreciated. The Dilly Lily team took the vision of Color Outside the Lines and created centerpieces that brought the theme to life. The flowers were perfection. Thank you to Corey Sanford and Music Masters Entertainment. Corey signed on to DJ and emcee the gala after just a phone call. Corey shows great enthusiasm for his craft and entertaining people. Thank you Katie Wright and the Starbucks at Lincoln & Belden. This store is always a welcoming spot before or after school. Their care and support extended to the Color Outside the Lines gala. Katie arranged for all of the gala coffee to be donated by Starbucks. This kind of personalized attention from a large corporation is only possible because of caring people like Katie. Thank you to Tom LeClaire our auctioneer extrodinaire for donating your services tonight and making us laugh throughout. 44

Thank you to Terry Opalek and Terry’s Toffee. Terry signed on after just an email. He so generously donated hundreds of his delicious chocolate toffee candies to the gala swag bags. If Terry’s Toffee looks familiar, you’re right. Terry’s is sold around Chicagoland, including Whole Foods. Thank you Bryan Swisher, owner of Bryan Swisher Photography. Bryan didn’t hesitate to donate his services to capture the Park West gala. Bryan’s friendly disposition and passion for photography made him so easy to work with as we prepared for the gala. Thank Mihir Shah and Dishoom Foods, Inc. the makers of Cobra Corn. Mihir donated dozens of bags of his mouthwatering popcorn. He kept in touch throughout the fall and made sure we had plenty of Cobra Corn to share. Thank you UBER, everyone’s private driver, for making sure gala guests arrived in style. UBER provided an easy to use promo code and gift cards for all the swag bags. UBER team member, Rob Anderson, handled all the details and made sure we were well taken care of from beginning to end. Thank you to Carqueville and PJ & Anne Wicklander for donating the printing of the gala invitations. The invitations were absolutely beautiful.

Thank you to Vita Coco and Jeff Stahl. Jeff made sure we had tasty drinks for all of the swag bags. Dealing with sub-zero temperatures and school closing multiple days, Jeff found a way to get cases of drinks delivered to the school. Thank you to Land of Nod and Katie Harrington, Social Media and PR Lead, for their generosity with not only our auction but with the donated items for our swag bags. Thank you Energems for providing us with your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Tasting Energy.â&#x20AC;? Energems contain caffeine, B-vitamins and a unique energy blend. Sounds great for busy parents! Thank you Justin Davenport for handling all the details. Thank you DRY Soda Co. & Sohroosh Hashemi for making sure we had a refreshing non-alcoholic drink option for the gala bars. DRY has just four all natural ingredients and is sweetened with a minimal amount of pure cane sugar. Thank you goldplaited and owners Mal & Co. for helping us get glamorous for the gala. goldplaited donated $10 for every gala attendee that got beautified by them. Also, thank you Park West parent, Mary Newburn, for having the idea.

A Fairytale Ballet Aaron’s Apothecary Alex and Ani Alinea American Girl Bar Method Bellwether Benefit Best Cabinets Blick Art Supplies Bloom Yoga Studio Bourgeois Pig Café Brew Camp Bubbles Academy Butter London Candyality Catering Chocolate Chicago Blue Dolphins Chicago Candle Co. Chicago Center for Integration & Healing Chicago Children’s Museum Chicago Children’s Theatre Chicago CryoSpa Chicago Cubs Chicago Food Planet Chicago White Sox Classic Kids Corefitness Chicago Copa Jiu-Jitsu Custom Hair Lounge & Spa Gift Certificates Deco Easel Art Studio East Bank Club Explore and Much More Foss Swim School Goldfish Swim School of Chicago Green Grocer Chicago Grub Hub/Seamless Gymboree Play & Music Hartej S. Sood, DDS Hazel Heritage Littles Hold that Thought Howl at the Moon Hungry Monkey Baking

Donors

Company Itto Sushi J. Hilburn J & L Catering James Dyson Foundation Jayson Home & Garden John Barleycorn Kara Nakfoor Kazam Bikes Kickboard, USA Kickin’ Maternity Kid’s Island Kidville Lincoln Park KRAVE Jerky KS Style Consulting La Mesa Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Lakeshore Academy Lakeshore Sport & Fitness Lakeside Inn Language Stars Little Beans Café Liz Tuckwell Mabel’s Labels Macku Signature Marcus Sakey Mario Tricoci Mark Wiktor-UBS Mary Rafferty Photography Matilda Jane Menomonee Club of Chicago Merry Music Makers, Inc Michael De Giulio Kitchen Design Nancy Angelair Salon Noel Rose-Ann Riordan Norwex Old Town Properties Old Town School of Music Painless Waxing Boutique Paper Source Peggy Notebaert Pie Box Play Pooped & Pampered Power Sculpt Fitness Pin Me Up Chicago Pinski Dermatology &

Cosmetic Surgery Piven Theatre Workshop Rad & Refined Rick Wemple Personal Training River North Crossfit Rock these Socks Roscoe Village Animal Hospital Salon Blue Salon V Salted Caramel Seder Orthodontics Shannon Shalowitz and Associates Shedd Aquarium Sherwood Music School at Columbia College Spa Soak Speech in the City Sprout Home Stanley’s Kitchen & Tap Stella & Dot Strawdog Theater Sweat on State The Beer Bistro The Buckingham Athletics Club & Hotel The Daley Method Chicago The Green Room-An Actor’s Studio The Kids’ Table The Little Gym of Chicago The Paintbrush The Second City Trader Joe’s Tree Hopper Toys, LLC Trumaker & Company Trunk Club Inc. UP Comedy Club Urban Oasis White Sox Wrigley BBQ Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Yogaview Yummy Dental & Orthodontics

*We’d also like to thank the teachers and all of the families that donated personal gifts, resources and time & talents to make this auction a huge success.

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