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Elaine and Barry Taylor,

Thank You!

1 Send Kids to Camp Arroyo 2 Choice Cuisine 3 Las Ventanas Holds the Key 4 Center Ice 5 La Dolce Vita 6 Go Hollywood with MTV 7 Bella Notte 8 Monday Night Madness with Steve Young 9 Parrotheads in Vegas 10 Connoisseur Wine Dinner for Eight

Summer volunteers pictured–Top Row: Molly Bing, JR Riddell, Amanda Stocking,

Antrim; Bottom Row: Ashley Moylan, Caitlyn Moulthrop, Jillian Harvey 11Taylor Picture Perfect

Elaine & Barry Taylor pictured with

two of our skin disease campers

12 Soak up the South with BACKROADS®

Thanks to Our

13 Reach for the Gold

Interns and Volunteers!

Your Own Private Sonoma 14

we enjoy take us by surprise.

It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us.”

–Ashley Montagu

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NCL Rolling Hills Chapter Antrim 15 Taylor Sail Away Joe and Erin O’Loughlin Nik Bhatia Darin Peterson Bigham 16 Wendy The Simpsons Table Read in Los Angeles Emily Richwood Molly Bing JR Riddell Chapman 17 Bart Alaskan Adrenaline: Heli-skiing in the Chugach Nick Riddell Angie Cordero Debby Day Stan Steeper 18 Fulfill Your Constant Craving Janet Fazio Amanda Stocking Peggy Forest Gino Stoneham 19 Angela SuiteGiganti Romance Tom & Donna Taylor Jillian Harvey Donna Tedford 20 Delaney WorldHoward Cup Training with Brandi Chastain Jenny Howard 21 Marianna Dinner Irby with hope & grace s Peggy James guy u o 22 Daniel Lawrence Get Your Game On Y OC K! R Karen Liamos 23 Anissa BocceMendez e Vino Bill Mitchell Mitchell 24 Joann Shana Festival Caitlyn Moulthrop Moylan 25 Ashley Cruise the Caribbean Terri Muir Katie Murphy NCL Pleasanton

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Send Kids to Camp Arroyo

Choice Cuisine

❧❧ Hold your bidder number HIGH to give very special children living with challenges every day of their life a funfilled week at Camp Arroyo

❧❧ Your donation ensures that every child who wants to attend Camp Arroyo can-at no cost to their families

Remember when you were a kid at summer camp? Roasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories, splashing around the pool, making new friends? The Taylor Family Foundation’s Camp Arroyo offers children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities and youth-at-risk these experiences at no cost to their families. Within the security of camp, they are able to reach beyond their limits and amaze themselves and others by doing things they didn’t know they were capable of—nor dared to dream.

Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present. ~ Albert Camus Approximate value: Priceless Our Thanks To: “Everyone’s Name here!”

❧❧ Five-course private chef ’s dinner for 12 guests in the Tapestry Room at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Walnut Creek ❧❧ Premium California wines paired with each course, selected by the Ruth’s Chris Steak House Sommelier ❧❧ Includes elegant round-trip limousine coach service to and from one location, courtesy of Black Tie Transportation

❧❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon on a Sunday through Thursday, excluding Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

❧❧ The winning bidder will take home a vertical of twelve 750ml Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, vintages 1990 - 2001 to celebrate with all year long ❧❧ Expires August 29, 2011

It all started in 1965 when Ruth Fertel spotted an ad in the classifieds: “Steak house for sale,” and soon found herself owner of the small restaurant on a New Orleans corner. Now considered the world’s largest fine dining company, the Walnut Creek location proudly welcomes you and 11 guests for a spectacular private chef ’s wine dinner. Perfect for a family gathering, office event or special get-together with friends, the evening is sure to be an unforgettable celebration of extraordinary atmosphere, remarkable food and wine…and tons of fun!

Approximate value: $3,000

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Our Thanks To: Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Walnut Creek, Dr. Ron and Sheila Light and Black Tie Transportation Notes:

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Las Ventanas Holds the Key

Center Ice

❧❧ Six-night stay in a private one-bedroom villa at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Ty Warner property/Rosewood resort with private butler and full concierge services

❧❧ Ten VERY lucky kids and one chaperone per child will attend a San Jose Sharks training camp practice held at the Sharks Ice practice facility in San Jose

❧❧ Exquisite cuisine at The Restaurant, The Sea Grill and the Tequila and Ceviche Bar

❧❧ Includes round-trip transportation on the Black Tie Community Bus from one location

❧❧ Beautifully appointed living room with two terraces and commanding ocean views

❧❧ World class spa with all of the amenities and a state-of-theart fitness center

❧❧ Air and ground transportation not included

❧❧ Tiffany & Co. 18-carat gold key pendant on a 20-inch chain

❧❧ Expires October 1, 2011

Unlock the door to this unforgettable escape with a Tiffany & Co. 18-carat gold key pendant on a 20-inch chain. Then leave everything behind as you and a guest experience the ultimate in personalized service at Las Ventanas al Paraiso in sun-splashed Los Cabos, Mexico. Unparalleled service meets intoxicating ambiance at this AAA five-diamond rated property where a private butler caters to your every need. Enjoy deep-sea fishing and diving then savor exquisite Baja-Mediterranean cuisine at The Restaurant while soaking in views of the glistening Sea of Cortez. You’ll never want to say adios.

Approximate value: $9,400 Our Thanks To: Mark Karpenko & Teresa Vella and Tiffany & Co. Notes:

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❧❧ Hosted by Sharks All-Star center and Canadian Olympian Joe Thornton

❧❧ Lunch following practice provided by Lisa Ruggieri Hines of Bella Luxe ❧❧ Event will take place on a mutually agreed-upon weekday in September 2010 ❧❧ Expires September 30, 2010

If you were anywhere near the Bay Area this past May, you couldn’t escape Shark fever, as fans saw their favorite NHL team power their way into the Western conference finals. Now a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity awaits ten kids and one chaperone per child who will have the thrill to getting up close and personal with the Sharks. The day will be hosted by star center and Hart Memorial Trophy winner Joe “Jumbo” Thornton. After practice, kids will have the opportunity to chat with Thornton and enjoy lunch.

Approximate value: Priceless Starting bid: $3,500 Our Thanks To: Joe Thornton, the San Jose Sharks, Kirk Reynolds, Black Tie Transportation and Lisa Ruggieri Hines of Bella Luxe Notes:

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La Dolce Vita

Go Hollywood with MTV

Learn to Cook Like an Italian…in Italy!

❧❧ Two premium tickets to the 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards show on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles

❧❧ Cooking school for two at the Rhode School of Cuisine in the Tuscan town of Vorno, Italy

❧❧ Six nights deluxe accommodations at the luxurious Villa Lucia—a four-acre, private estate surrounded by gardens, fruit orchards and trickling fountains

❧❧ Five days of hands-on cooking classes

❧❧ Take a guided tour of Lucca, attend a lecture and tasting of local Tuscan and Chianti wines and visit the local olive press factory

❧❧ Includes all food and beverage consumed on the property; restaurant meals not included

❧❧ Airfare not included; recommended arrival airport is Pisa or Florence

❧❧ Includes airport (or train) transfers from Pisa or Florence, and all transportation for excursions

❧❧ Available dates: September 19-25, 2010; May 8-14, 2011; May 15-21, 2011; September 4-10, 2011

❧❧ Due to popularity, please book as soon as possible to reserve your preferred date

❧❧ Expires September 10, 2011

Nestled in the historic Tuscan village of Vorno, just outside Lucca, is where you’ll embark on a week-long cooking holiday.

Begin your day in a beautiful room furnished with antique furniture and designer fabrics, then sip a cappuccino before heading off to the market to help the chef select fresh produce for your meal. Return to the villa to create classic Italian dishes in a state-of-the-art kitchen, all while learning about the unique cuisine of Tuscany. Just outside the unspoiled scenery and tranquil setting of Villa Lucia, the many diversions of Tuscany await your discovery. As you say Arrivederci, Italia!, you’ll leave with a cookbook of the week’s meals, customized apron, certificate of culinary achievement and memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

❧❧ Private round-trip air accommodations in a Pilatus PC-12 plane, courtesy of the Bonderson Family ❧❧ Depart from a Bay Area airport on either September 11 or September 12, 2010, and return either September 13 or September 14, 2010

❧❧ Two nights accommodations at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in a premier studio suite ❧❧ Please book departure date with the TTFF office by September 1, 2010 ❧❧ Expires September 14, 2010

The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards show returns to the West Coast this year after a stint in the Big Apple. The event will feature a mix of A-list presenters, performances from the biggest names in the music industry, non-stop “stargazing,” and more of those unexpected moments that make MTV’s Video Music Awards the most entertaining show of the year. After the awards ceremony, continue feeling like a VIP as you return to your luxurious digs at the stunning Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Approximate value: Priceless Starting bid: $5,000 Our Thanks To: Shelley Lazar/SLO, the Bonderson Family, the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, a Four Seasons Hotel, and Paige Kevan & Associates Luxury Travel Management Notes:

Approximate value: $6,400 Our Thanks To: Rhode School of Cuisine

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Bella Notte

Monday Night Madness with Steve Young

Unforgettable Tuscan evening for eight, no passport required!

❧❧ Gourmet feast for eight guests at the home of Nancy and Marty Mazzanti in Danville

❧❧ Six-plus course artisan Italian meal, featuring Evelyn and Jon Wells, Rick Scott, Ed Balbiani, Toni Mazzanti and Marty Mazzanti as your chefs for the evening

❧❧ John Rittmaster, wine director and partner of PRIMA Ristorante in Walnut Creek, will pair your wines throughout the evening, with exceptional offerings from PRIMA and from Marty Mazzanti’s private collection ❧❧ Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served alfresco with views of Mt. Diablo

❧❧ Beautiful music played throughout the evening on the baby grand piano

❧❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon

❧❧ Four tickets to the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins game on Monday, November 15, 2010 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland ❧❧ Includes pre-game field passes

❧❧ Spend time before the game with Steve Young on ESPN’s Monday Night Football pre-game set ❧❧ Round-trip air accommodations to the Washington D.C. area, courtesy of JetBlue Airways

❧❧ Depart from the Bay Area on Sunday, November 14, 2010 and return Tuesday, November 16, 2010

❧❧ Includes accommodations for two nights (two rooms) in the Washington D.C. area

❧❧ Take home a limited edition Steve Young signed and framed serigraph donated by the Forever Young Foundation ❧❧ Expires November 16, 2010

❧❧ Expires August 29, 2011

Leave your passport at home and forget about jet lag—a trip to Tuscany is closer than you think! By popular demand, this exclusive dinner at the Danville home of Nancy and Marty Mazzanti makes its return to the Day in the Park auction—and it’s better than ever. Eight guests will experience bella Toscana for an evening of incredible food, wine, music, impeccable service, and gracious hospitality. Between the artisanal menu and warm Italian atmosphere, you’ll swear you’ve been transported to a romantic Tuscan village. Weather permitting, cocktails and appetizers will be served on the loggia under the 150-yearold oak as you enjoy stunning views of Mt Diablo. At the intermezzo, relax in the living room while being entertained with a musical treat played on the baby grand. Every detail of the evening will celebrate the zest for life and attitude that Italians are known for: “La vita è bella.” Life is beautiful!

Are you ready for some football? Jet to Washington D.C. to join Hall-of-Famer Steve Young and the rest of the ESPN Monday Night Football crew for action-packed excitement during this NFL Eastern Conference showdown as Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb takes on his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Visit the sights of our nation’s capitol or just relax and rest up for the big game!

Approximate value: Priceless Starting bid: $3,500 Our Thanks To: Steve Young, Forever Young Foundation, Kirk Reynolds, ESPN, JetBlue Airways and The Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group Notes:

Approximate value: $4,000 Our Thanks To: Nancy and Marty Mazzanti, Evelyn and Jon Wells, Sue and Rick Scott, Nancy and Ed Balbiani, Renee and Max Shapiro, Toni Mazzanti and John Rittmaster of PRIMA Ristorante

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Parrotheads in Vegas

Connoisseur Wine Dinner for Eight

❧❧ Two premium tickets to see Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band perform live at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 23, 2010

❧❧ Two tickets to a Cirque du Soleil show on Sunday, October 24, 2010 (show TBA)

❧❧ Private round-trip air transportation to Las Vegas departing Saturday, October 23, 2010 from a Bay Area airport and returning Monday, October 25, 2010, courtesy of Pelican Ventures ❧❧ Two nights luxury accommodations at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas

❧❧ Expires October 25, 2010

Calling all Parrotheads! Spread your wings and board a private plane for two nights of unparalleled entertainment in the entertainment capital of the world—Las Vegas! On Saturday night you’ll watch Jimmy Buffett perform his island-flavored sounds in the Garden Arena at the MGM Grand. The next evening, you’ll witness one of the spectacular shows by the incomparable Cirque du Soleil, as they astound with the theatrical and harmonious fusion of dance, music, and acrobatics for which they’re world-renowned. Nighttime will have you dozing luxuriously at the Four Seasons, a non-gaming oasis of tranquility, discreetly tucked into the Mandalay Bay complex.

Approximate value: $ 7,150 Our Thanks To: SLO/Shelley Lazar, Pelican Ventures and Paige Kevan & Associates Luxury Travel Management Notes:

Featuring a spectacular vertical selection of eight vintages of Château La Mission Haut Brion

❧❧ Multi-course dinner for eight guests with Barry and Joan Boothe at their San Francisco home in Pacific Heights

❧❧ Menu paired with the wines in consultation with PRIMA sommelier Angela Luciano, PRIMA wine director John Rittmaster, PRIMA Chef Peter Chastain, and the buyer ❧❧ Experience the following wines from the Boothes’ multithousand-bottle cellar:

• 1989 Krug Brut Champagne • 1996 Corton-Charlemagne, Louis Jadot – Grand Cru • 1996 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatieres, Domaine Leroy– Premier Cru • 1962 Château La Mission Haut-Brion – Graves • 1975 Château La Mission Haut-Brion – Graves • 1978 Château La Mission Haut-Brion – Graves • 1979 Château La Mission Haut-Brion – Graves • 1981 Château La Mission Haut-Brion – Graves • 1982 Château La Mission Haut-Brion – Graves • 1989 Château La Mission Haut-Brion – Graves • 1990 Château La Mission Haut-Brion – Graves • Vintage port selection from the cellar, selected by winning bidder • 1990 Château d’Yquem

❧❧ Special incentive: if the winning bid is above estimated retail value, PRIMA Ristorante will add ten (10) $50 gift certificates for dinner at PRIMA to this lot ❧❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon ❧❧ Expires August 29, 2011

Join longtime wine collectors and enthusiasts Joan and Barry Boothe for a special multi-course wine dinner. Executive chef and owner of Walnut Creek’s PRIMA Ristorante, Peter Chastain will prepare the evening’s exquisite menu. The wines will center on a vertical selection of eight vintages of Château La Mission HautBrion, a “super second” growth Bordeaux Château.

Approximate value: $8,000 Our Thanks To: Barry and Joan Boothe; John Rittmaster and Peter Chastain of PRIMA Ristorante and PRIMA Vini

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Picture Perfect

Soak up the South with BACKROADS®

❧❧ World-renowned portrait artist Lisa Evans will capture the moment as your family enjoys a bountiful wine country picnic in the Napa Valley

❧❧ Lisa will transform your photograph into a hand-painted work of art that you will treasure forever on a canvas measuring up to 30 x 40 inches

Charleston and Savannah Multi-Sport Excursion Trip

❧❧ Six-day, five-night private BACKROADS® Premier Inn multi-sport trip for 20 guests

❧❧ Enjoy a delicious catered lunch courtesy of A Perfect Pear

❧❧ Trip meets in Charleston, South Carolina on October 16, 2011 and departs from Savannah, Georgia on October 21, 2011

❧❧ Includes design consultation and portrait sitting either on location in the Napa Valley or, if preferred, on the unique wooded acres of Lisa’s Danville studio

❧❧ Doug McConnell will be filming the trip for an upcoming episode of OpenRoad with Doug McConnell

❧❧ One-night stay at the private Boyd Family Vineyard cottage ❧❧ Boyd Family Vineyard will provide a variety of wines for your picnic lunch

❧❧ Expires August 29, 2011

It’s the family portrait experience you’ve only dreamed of!

While relaxing and enjoying a picnic with delectable food and specially-selected wine, renowned portrait artist Lisa Evans will capture you and your loved ones amid the gorgeous Napa Valley backdrop. Allow Lisa to design and create a unique piece of art that seamlessly blends the mediums of photography and painting—the style for which she’s known the world over.

Approximate value: $6,150 Our Thanks To: Lisa Evans of Lisa Evans Portrait Design, Susan Knapp of A Perfect Pear and Boyd Family Vineyard Notes:

❧❧ Hike, bike and kayak through historical Charleston, the Low Country of Beaufort and the refined, tree-lined neighborhoods of Savannah

❧❧ All meals except for one dinner are included

❧❧ Enjoy one case of Lamborn Family Vineyards wine to share during the trip ❧❧ Air transportation is not included

❧❧ Ground transfer at end of trip (to airport in Savannah or Charleston) is included

❧❧ Guests are required to arrive in region at least one day prior to start of trip

❧❧ Expires October 21, 2011

Discover the enchantment of the Old South with BACKROADS®, the leader in adventure and active travel, on this six-day private, multi-sport trip for 20 guests in the fall of 2011. Experience the allure of historic Charleston, the coastal wonder of Beaufort and the elegance of Savannah as you pedal past grand mansions and stately magnolias, kayak along intimate waterways, and walk through flower-draped courtyards and tiny brick alleyways—all at a fun, leisurely pace.

Approximate value: $4,750 per person Our Thanks To: BACKROADS®, Doug McConnell, ConvergenceMedia Productions, Dan Herz Productions and Lamborn Family Vineyards Notes:

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Reach for the Gold

Your Own Private Sonoma

❧❧ One-hour ice-skating party with Olympic gold-medalist Kristi Yamaguchi for 15 children and five chaperones at Sharks Ice in Fremont.

❧❧ Kristi will sign one piece of memorabilia that each child brings

❧❧ Lunch will be provided

❧❧ Invitation to DuMOL 2011 Spring Release Tasting, May 2011 ❧❧ Luncheon at the exclusive Mayacama Country Club

❧❧ Two-night stay (two rooms) at the Les Mars hotel in Healdsburg

❧❧ Transportation is not included

❧❧ Expires August 29, 2011

❧❧ Specialty-crafted cocktails at the Spoonbar

Kids will leap for this opportunity to participate in a figure– skating party held by Olympic champion and Bay Area native Kristi Yamaguchi. In addition to winning the gold medal in the 1992 Winter Olympics, Yamaguchi held both the U.S. and World Figure Skating Champion titles in numerous years. No stranger to success, Yamaguchi was also crowned winner of the 2008 Dancing With the Stars season.

Beginning to experienced skaters, and everyone in between, will enjoy this opportunity to learn what it takes to aspire to their dreams.

Approximate value: Priceless Starting Bid: $3,500 Our Thanks To: Kristi Yamaguchi Notes:

❧❧ Tour and barrel tasting for two couples at DuMOL Winery with proprietors Michael & Janet Verlander

❧❧ Dinner for four at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen featuring progressive regional cuisine crafted from local ingredients grown in the bountiful Sonoma County

❧❧ Private concierge services, including extra “surprises,” courtesy of DeTours ❧❧ Expires August 29, 2011

DuMOL Winery, Les Mars Hotel, Mayacama Country Club, Charlie Palmer's Dry Creek Kitchen and Spoonbar partner with DeTours private concierge service to bring the winning bidder a one-of-a-kind experience in Sonoma County wine country. In addition to the items above, DeTours will add more “knock-yoursocks-off ” surprises that will be customized to accommodate your personal interests once you contact them to redeem your generous bid.

Approximate value: $5,700 Our Thanks To: Michael and Janet Verlander of DuMOL Winery, DeTours Private Concierge Service, Les Mars Hotel, Mayacama Country Club, Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen and Spoonbar Notes:

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Sail Away

The Simpsons Table Read in Los Angeles

❧❧ Seven-night Caribbean exclusive yachting holiday with SeaDream Yacht Club for two guests

❧❧ Choose from a variety of sailings aboard either SeaDream I or SeaDream II, from November 2010 through April 2011

❧❧ Four guests will attend a private “table read” with the cast of The Simpsons

❧❧ Includes $200 onboard spa credit

❧❧ Winners may choose from the following dates, based on availability: September 16, September 23, October 14, October 21, November 4 or November 11 (all dates are 2010)

❧❧ Your all-inclusive experience includes gourmet meals; wine with lunch and dinner, open bar with selected premium brands and gratuities ❧❧ Complimentary use of water toys, mountain bikes and golf simulator

❧❧ Air and ground transportation not included

❧❧ Guests encouraged to book as soon as possible to ensure preferred sailing

❧❧ Expires April 24, 2011 and excludes New Year’s voyages

Channel your inner James Bond as you sail the crystal blue Caribbean with SeaDream Yacht Club. Experience exclusive, hip, casual cruising aboard one of two twin mega-yachts, each carrying a maximum of 112 guests and a crew of 95.

SeaDream I and II are able to visit the yachting playgrounds and intimate harbors where larger ships are unable to reach, featuring custom designed itineraries with overnight stays.

SeaDream’s incomparable service will indulge, spoil and surpass all expectations. With impeccable attention to detail and unstructured elegance, you will discover firsthand why “It’s yachting, not cruising.”

Approximate value: $13,800 Our Thanks To: SeaDream Yacht Club Notes:

❧❧ Table read will take place on the 20th Century Fox lot in Los Angeles on a Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. (lasts approximately one hour)

❧❧ Includes round-trip air transportation from a Bay Area airport, courtesy of Southwest Airlines

❧❧ Deluxe accommodations for one night (two rooms) at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel ❧❧ Enjoy lunch for four amongst the stars

❧❧ Includes a script from The Simpsons signed by the cast ❧❧ All attendees must be ten years of age or older and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

❧❧ Attendees must sign a waiver and release and provide additional background information prior to the experience.

❧❧ Please call TTFF to book by September 8, 2010 ❧❧ Expires November 11, 2010

Be right in the thick of Springfield!—with the cast and writers of The Simpsons—America’s first family of dysfunction. Four people will jet down to Los Angeles, courtesy of Southwest Airlines, stay one night in the luxurious Beverly Wilshire Hotel, and spend the morning in hilarity as the cast of the Matt Groening-created Simpsons television show runs through their script for an upcoming episode. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hang out with Homer, Marge and the whole zany lot.

Approximate value: Priceless Starting bid: $3,500 Our Thanks To: Shelley Lazar/SLO, Southwest Airlines, the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, a Four Seasons Hotel and Paige Kevan & Associates Luxury Travel Management

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Alaskan Adrenaline: Heli-skiing in the Chugach

Fulfill Your Constant Craving

❧❧ Guided helicopter skiing and snowboarding adventure for two in Valdez, Alaska with Dean Cummings’ H2O Heli Guides

❧❧ Private k.d. lang dinner for six guests prepared by a celebrity chef at Twisted Willow Farm in Napa Valley ❧❧ Enjoy tours and tastings at boutique Napa Valley wineries ❧❧ One-night stay for six in luxury accommodations

❧❧ Includes five nights lodging and three days of skiing/ snowboarding

❧❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon during the month of August 2011

❧❧ Breakfast and lunch provided daily

It’s high time for a detour from your hectic schedule. Close your eyes and raise your bidder number high for this exclusive chance to enjoy dinner with Grammy-winner k.d. lang at the luxurious Napa Valley farm of long-time TTFF supporters Ken Monnens and Jim Uyeda. With tours of three exclusive wineries and an overnight stay in the Napa Valley, the winning bidder of this package will be singing Hallelujah.

❧❧ Ground transportation from Valdez airport included

❧❧ Six runs daily, averaging 20,000 vertical feet of heli-skiing or snowboarding; additional runs may be purchased separately

❧❧ Includes all safety equipment, an expert guide and pilot and use of Fat Powder skis, if needed

❧❧ Includes down-day activities (if weather is insufficient for heli skiing/snowboarding)

❧❧ Expires August 29, 2011

Approximate value: Priceless Starting bid: $3,500

❧❧ Airfare not included

❧❧ Expires April 30, 2011 From the minute you approach Valdez and lay eyes on the vast Chugach Range, prepare to be in awe—and in for the adventure of your life. This five-night trip of a lifetime includes three days of skiing or snowboarding on the most majestic backcountry terrain on earth. Highly trained mountain aviators and expert guides will accompany you on a ski experience customized to your specific goals and abilities. Adrenaline takes on a whole new meaning as you descend glacier bowls, take on giant ramps and “go deep into the Chugach.”

Our Thanks To: k.d. lang, Ken Monnens and Jim Uyeda Notes:

Approximate value: $7,900 Our Thanks To: Dean Cummings’ H2O Heli Guides Notes:

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Suite Romance

World Cup Training with Brandi Chastain

❧❧ Two front-row seats to see Harry Connick, Jr. perform live in concert at Wente Vineyards on Tuesday, September 21, 2010

❧❧ One-night stay in a Grand King Suite at the Rose Hotel in downtown Pleasanton on Tuesday, September 21, 2010

❧❧ Round-trip private Town Car transfer from hotel to concert, courtesy of Black Tie Transportation ❧❧ Includes gourmet dinner at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards

❧❧ Beverages not included

❧❧ 28 individually bezel-set, round, brilliant-cut diamonds (2.62 total carat weight) on a delicate 18k white gold cable link chain, courtesy of Scott and Catherine Heller of Heller Jewelers

❧❧ Expires September 22, 2010

Enjoy a romantic evening for two surrounded by luxurious accommodations, incredible music and gorgeous jewelry. On September 21, check into your Grand King Suite at the Rose Hotel on Pleasanton’s charming Main Street. Enjoy an exquisite four–course dinner at the award-winning Wente Vineyards Restaurant before taking your front-row seats as the Grammy award-winning, old school mega-crooner Harry Connick, Jr. and his band take the stage to entertain with their infamous, jazzy classics, swoony ballads and big band sounds.

Approximate value: $6,650 Our Thanks To: Scott & Catherine Heller of Heller Jewelers, The Rose Hotel, Carolyn Wente, Wente Vineyards Restaurant & Event Center and Black Tie Transportation

❧❧ 15 children and five chaperones will attend a Testimonial Soccer Game honoring the career of USA National Soccer player Brandi Chastain on Saturday, October 2, 2010

❧❧ Children will take part in a pre-game clinic for 150 participants with Brandi, all-star soccer players and celebrity athletes ❧❧ Includes half-time opportunities to play on the field

❧❧ The clinic will be held at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara ❧❧ Pre-game festivities begin at 3 p.m. followed the clinic at 4 p.m. and game at 6 p.m. ❧❧ Expires October 2, 2010

Invite the soccer team or host a birthday bash to remember.

Children will enjoy interactive, family-friendly festivities followed by a clinic held by Brandi Chastain, Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and other all-star soccer players. Be sure to stick around for the game. You never know who may be called onto the field to play!

Approximate value: Priceless Starting bid: $3,000 Our Thanks To: Brandi Chastain Notes:

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Dinner with hope & grace

Get Your Game On

❧❧ Private wine pairing dinner for 12 guests at the home of Barry and Elaine Taylor

Oakland Raiders Luxury Suite

❧❧ The Welshman, Chef Graham “Jonesy” Jones, will be your chef for the evening

❧❧ You and 17 friends will be there for the season opener as the Oakland Raiders take on the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 1:05 p.m.

❧❧ Enjoy extraordinary champagne and port from Barry Taylor’s private collection

❧❧ Includes four pre-game sideline passes and five parking passes

❧❧ Charles Hendricks of hope & grace Wines will pair his wines with each course

❧❧ Guests will experience a special wine tasting at the Hendricks Wines Tasting Salon in Yountville on a mutually agreed upon date

❧❧ Date of event to be mutually agreed upon and excludes Saturdays

❧❧ Expires August 29, 2011

If you’ve never experienced a culinary event hosted by food and wine professionals within the comfort of a private home, you’re in for an incredible evening. Relax with friends as Chef Graham “Jonesy” Jones prepares a stunning gourmet meal at the home of Barry and Elaine Taylor. Renowned winemaker Charles Hendricks will be pouring perfectly-paired wines from his hope & grace label. You’ll begin the evening by sipping fine champagne from Barry Taylor’s private collection and tour his cellar after dinner while enjoying delicious port and lattes. Wrap up your evening in delicious style by taking home a goody bag filled with treats by Rachel Dunn Chocolates and Danville Cigar, Fine Wine & Gifts.

Approximate value: $3,300 Our Thanks To: Graham “Jonesy” Jones, Charles Hendricks, hope & grace Wines, Rachel Dunn Chocolates, Danville Cigar, Fine Wine & Gifts and Barry & Elaine Taylor

❧❧ An Oakland Raiders’ legend will visit the suite during the game

❧❧ Expires September 19, 2010

Oakland A's Game

❧❧ Watch as the Oakland A’s take on the Texas Rangers on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 1:05 p.m. at the OaklandAlameda County Coliseum ❧❧ Includes a skybox for 20 people and four parking passes

❧❧ Food and beverages will be provided by The DeSilva Group ❧❧ Expires September 25, 2010

Golden State Warriors Luxury Suite

❧❧ Golden State Warriors Luxury Suite for 20 guests at Oracle Arena for 2010-2011 regular season game ❧❧ Includes four VIP parking passes and 20 gift bags ❧❧ Enjoy a half-time visit from the Warriors’ Girls

❧❧ Game to be mutually agreed upon and must be booked in advance ❧❧ Expires April 13, 2011

This package scores points! It’s the perfect gift for an East Bay sports fan or a fabulous opportunity to treat employees or clients to a game in style.

Approximate value: Priceless Starting bid: $3,500

Notes:

Our Thanks To: The Oakland Raiders, the Golden State Warriors, Supervisor Scott Haggerty and Jim Summers of The DeSilva Group Notes:

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Bocce e Vino

Shana Festival

❧❧ Bocce for 12 guests at Campo di Bocce’s world-class, stateof-the-art courts

❧❧ Enjoy a custom wine-paired chef dinner served in a private room, surrounded by stunning vineyard views

❧❧ Specially-selected, artisanal wines from Picazo Vineyards poured by Mark Clarin, winemaker

❧❧ Round-trip, local transportation provided to Campo di Bocce from one location

❧❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon and excludes December 1-24, 2010

❧❧ Expires August 29, 2011

Experience the ultimate in contemporary, casual Italian dining while engaging in a sport that saw play in the Roman Empire!

At Campo di Bocce in Livermore, you and 11 guests will have a blast seeing who can roll their ball closest to the pallino. Reward your athletic endeavors with a special Italian chef dinner. The cuisine at Campo di Bocce boasts “a bit of Italy with just a dash of California flair,” providing a delicious, modern twist on your favorite Italian classics.

Approximate value: $3,150 Our Thanks To: Tom Albanese, Jennifer Albanese and Ben Musolf of Campo di Bocce and Mark Clarin of Picazo Vineyards Notes:

❧❧ You and 99 guests will enjoy the passionate and energetic sounds of Shana Morrison and her band, Caledonia, at a private concert at Camp Arroyo ❧❧ Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Camp Arroyo's Chef Nicole Lucia of YMCA East Bay

❧❧ Quench your thirst with Samuel Adams Beer, courtesy of The Boston Beer Company ❧❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon ❧❧ Expires August 29, 2011

Celebrate a birthday or anniversary with a private concert for 99 of your closest friends.

Shana Morrison began her musical career when she joined her father in the “Van Morrison’s Rhythm and Soul Review” as a featured artist. Now as a solo artist, her style blends elements of blues, country, jazz, and R&B. Though Shana’s material is everchanging, her unique and wide-ranging voice always remains the same—remarkable.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the spacious dining hall at Camp Arroyo.

Approximate value: Priceless Starting bid: $3,000 Our Thanks To: Shana Morrison and Caledonia, Chef Nicole Lucia of YMCA of the East Bay and the Boston Beer Company Notes:

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25 Cruise the Caribbean ❧❧ Seven-night Caribbean cruise for two guests aboard the Wind Surf by Windstar

❧❧ All Caribbean itineraries depart from and return to the charming and sophisticated coral island of Barbados and include ports of call such as St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Martin, St. Bartélemy and St. Kitts

❧❧ Luxury accommodations in an outside stateroom featuring a sitting area, luxury bedding, flat-screen TVs, DVD and CD players, iPod®, wireless internet and Bose® SoundDocks ❧❧ Enjoy complimentary water activities including kayaking, waterskiing, snorkeling and sailing from the ship’s watersports platform

❧❧ Choose from a variety of sailing dates from November 28, 2010 through March 27, 2011

❧❧ Guests encouraged to book as soon as possible to ensure preferred sailing date

❧❧ Air and ground transportation not included

❧❧ Expires April 3, 2011

Set sail aboard the 312-passenger Wind Surf and experience five-star niche sailing with Windstar. The stunningly-crafted flagship of the three-ship Windstar fleet offers all the largeship amenities one could ask for within an intimate, small-ship setting. Enjoy relaxed dining (no “formal” nights) with open restaurant seating that allows guests to dine when and with whom they like. Chat with the captain and view the ship’s operation from the bridge, experience unparalleled “we know your name” service from the crew and find out why Windstar is known for being “180° from ordinary.”

Approximate value: $7,000 Our Thanks To: Windstar Cruises

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Twenty Years of Giving, Ten Years of Camp:

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1990

Barry & Elaine Taylor hold a fundraiser to benefit children & families suffering with HIV/AIDS. There are approximately 1,000 Bay Area children with HIV/AIDS at this time.

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Pediat ri HIV/AI c D S Fundr aiser s

Day in the Park becomes an annual event

The Taylor Family Foundation is formed.

TTFF helps support programs at Children’s Hospital, Oakland & UCSF

$56,000

1996 – 1999

TTFF’s primary focus is funding clinical programs, social programs, holiday events, activity days and summer camp for HIV/AIDS children. TTFF redefines their niche when they discover that summer camp programs are desperately needed.

In 1996 After funding a summer camp for children with HIV/AIDS, TTFF decides to build their own camp

By 2000, autism rates have increased by 200%.

By 2003, TTFF is hosting three autism camps

2002 - 2008 Sarah House Infirmary opens

Additional camp buildings are constructed; a bocce court, chalk garden and the Dave Matthews Band Outdoor outdoor amphitheater with camp fire circle is built.

Coins & Cash for Campers RAIses

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was raised at the first fundraiser to help support HIV/AIDS families

Bu i l t Gre en!

In 1997, with the help of East Bay Regional Park District, TTFF finds land and a partner to build a state of the art “green” camp

Ground breaks in 1997 at the future home of TTFF’s Camp Arroyo

2000

Camp opens. The total number of HIV/AIDS children has dropped to 300, so Camp Arroyo welcomes children with a variety of orphan diseases and illnesses lesser known to the greater community.

Camp sleeps 144 and includes a swimming pool, dining hall & ropes course

2010

TTFF celebrates 10 years of Camp Arroyo.

TTFF and TTFF’s Camp Arroyo have served more than 40,000 children since opening its doors, providing respite to nearly 70,000 parents at no cost to these families.