In Celebration of Mothers

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT!!

2010-05-10T12:48:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED AND SUPPORTED THIS VITAL FUNDRAISER FOR MARIN ABUSED WOMEN'S SERVICES!

With over 250 in attendance, we feel so inspired and grateful for all the support and collaboration to make this event a success. From the volunteers who worked for months to put this event on, to all the donors for the Silent Auction and the Partner Sponsors, to the participants in our documentary, to the attendees who took time out of their Friday to join us, we are deeply thankful.

We look forward to seeing you on May 6, 2011!!

Pictures are posted on Facebook!

Silent Auction Shopping Guide!

2010-05-04T13:01:00.000-07:00

We are soooo excited about Friday and have prepared a Silent Auction Shopping Guide for your convenience. If you have not received it yet and would like one, please email mhedlund@maws.org. They will also be provided on site for your convenience. See you Friday!

Look for our Ad in the Marin IJ this week!

2010-04-19T13:01:00.000-07:00

NEW DONATION TO AUCTION: DESIGN YOUR DREAM KITCHEN OR BATH REMODEL!

2010-03-25T12:36:00.000-07:00

Studio 22 Design, LLC is pleased to donate $6,000 worth of design services to be auctioned at the 2010 event; this will equate to 60 hours of work. This dollar amount is sufficient to design one of the following examples; a typical kitchen and bath remodel, master bedroom suite remodel, small (700-800 square foot) addition, or small (700-800 square foot) new building (bungalow, cabin, cottage, etc.). Construction costs, permit fees, inspections, etc. are the responsibility of the winning bidder.

If interested bidders have questions or need clarification, contact Shad Beazer at shad@sn22.com
About Studio 22 Design, LLC:
Cyrus Amani-Taleshi and Shad Beazer have over 20 years combined experience in architectural design and interior architecture and residential design and construction.

Just In! Announcing MORE items donated in the last few weeks!

2010-02-26T10:19:00.000-08:00

DINING CERTIFICATES ~~ So many great choices! Now up to 41 dining experiences!
- Horizons ~~ Dining certificate for 4 (up to $300) - Horizons is the perfect place to sit on the deck and enjoy fresh seafood with a signature cocktail and experience the bay.
- Rickey's Restaurant & Bar ~~ Dining certificate worth $50 - A local watering hole, Rickey's in Novato is right off the freeway and a great place for comfort food after wine tasting or shopping!
- Paradise Bay Restaurant & Bar ~~ Dining certificate worth $50 - on the water in Sausalito, Paradise Bay is the perfect location for lunch, dinner or cocktails and appetizers.
- Scoma's ~~ Dining certificate worth $100 at Scoma's Fisherman's Warf. An institution, Scoma's has been serving up tasty crab cakes and fresh, sustainable fish for over 45 years.

FOOD ~~ YUM!!
- Foodniks ~~ Two $25 gift cards for in-store purchases. This hidden gem, at the Cove in Tiburon, offers fantastic sandwiches, salads and entrees to go!
- SusieCakes ~~ A certificate for a dozen cupcakes from an all American, home-style bakery. Their bakers use the freshest and finest ingredients to creat luscious desserts entirely from scratch..
- Tortuga Rum Company ~~ Tortuga Regal Escape Gourmet Gift Basket, filled with a Chocolate Rum Cake, a Gold Bar Rum Cake, a bottle of Citrus Honey, a bottle Spicy Seafood Grill Sauce, 1 package of Rum Balls, a bag Rum Liqueur Coffee and a bottle of Pepper Jelly.
-Trader Joe's ~~ Gift Basket

GROUP FUN ~~ bring a friend!
- ITK Culinary ~~ In The Kitchen Culinary ~~ Sausalito - $200 certificate for 2 people towards cooking classes. Do you and a friend feel like learning to cook up a Saveur meal? Here's your chance!

GIFT CARDS ~~ CERTIFICATES ~
- 20/20 Optical ~~ 2 $100 gift certificates toward prescription, lenses and frames.

HEALTH & BEAUTY ~
- Amore Pacific TIME RESPONSE Eye Renewal Creme ~~ 5 TIME RESPONSE Eye Renewal Creme's ($250 each). This extraordinarily effective, age defying eye cream provides multi-faceted care to restore the appearance of radiance, tone, clarity and luminosity.
- Amore Pacific TIME RESPONSE Intensive Hand Renewal Creme ~~ 5 TIME RESPONSE Intensive Hand Renewal Creme's ($80 each). A luxuriously textured global anti-aging creme to correct, protect, and renew the hands.
- Deirdre O'Neill Skin Care ~~ $100 gift certificate for services in their comfortable, calm, and relaxed setting in Elan Fitness, San Anselmo.
- EO Products ~~ Spa Basket, lavender gift set valued at $65.

HOTELS & GET-A-WAYS! ~
- El Dorado Hotel & Casino ~~ Two-day, one-night Extraordinaire Package! Deluxe accommodations in Skyline Tower, Breakfast at The Buffet and Airport Shuttle Service!
- Green Gulch Farm Zen Center ~~ Renew, nourish, delight! One two-night stay at our guest house for two people, large room.
- Inn Marin ~~Pet friendly! One-night stay in a standard king room for up to two people, mid-week May - October 31st.
- Pelican Inn ~~ Captures the spirit of England's 16th century west country. 2 nights stay in room #2 valued at $208/night.
- Tomales Bay Resort ~~ 1 night in a View Bungalow Room. Mid-week, non-holiday only. Newly renovated with new furniture, fixtures, fireplaces and views of Tomales Bay. Value $189
- The Gaige House ~~ 1 overnight in the best available room at The Gaige House, renowned for its picturesque setting, impeccable service and unique luxury Sonoma hotel guest amenities. Ranked as 18 in Conde Nast's Top Small Hotels in the U.S. and one of the top rated hotels in the world! Value up to $500

MISCELANEOUS ~ -
Ben & Jerry's ~~2 Ben & Jerry's books, including 5 ice cream tickets and t-shirt along.
- Hearts & Flowers ~~ Store certificate for one flower bouquet valued at $40, at Tiburon's beloved Hearts & Flowers in The Cove Shopping Center!
- Judy's Automotive ~~ Good for one hour of labor, not to be used for standard oil change.

TICKETS ~
- Southwest Airlines ~~ Two roundtrip tickets, up to $800, between any two cities in the Southwest Expires 6/1/2011. No blackout dates and no restrictions!
- Ross Valley Players ~~ 4 tickets to RVP's production of "Top Girls" by Caryl Churchill directed by Cros Cassell at the Barn theatre, Marin Arts & Garden Center.
- The Rrazz Room ~~ 2 tickets (up to $110) for entry to the Rrazz Room, a new sophisticated night club in San Francisco.
- SF MOMA ~~ 4 entry tickets to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art valued at $15.00 each.

UNIQUE ~ PRICELESS!
- Corte Madera Fire Department ~~ Patio BBQ for 8 at the firehouse - hosted by the B-Shift crew!Come enjoy a fire house experience with our able firemen! Can be used for familes or a group!
- Tarot Card Reading ~~ A Tarot Card Reading by Kate Kain! Yes, she doubles as MAWS Deputy Director by Day!

WOMEN'S CLOTHING ~
- Rebecca Ciccio ~~ Baywood Collection designer handbag, hand made in the USA, using the finest leathers, incorporating great hardware details. ($440 value)
- Saks Fifth Avenue ~~ One pair of women's shoes from 10022-SHOE, valued no more than $695 based on regular price, at Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco only.
- Sarah Oliver Handbags ~~ Pink coral, hand knitted, felted wool evening bag made by the women at the Redwoods Senior Community in Mill Valley and finished by designer Sarah Oliver.

* Some of the items will be paired with other items, so they may not stand alone at the actual auction in May.

Check out some of our exciting donated Silent Auction Items for 2010!

2009-12-09T11:07:00.000-08:00

UNIQUE/PRICELESS ~~
- Senator Barbara Boxer ~~ an American Flag that was FLOWN over The United States Capitol at the request of the Honorable Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senator and a signed picture of Senator Barbara Boxer
- Willie Brown, Jr. ~~ Former Speaker and California State Assemblyman and Former San Francisco Mayor -- signed copy of Willie's book "Basic Brown - my life and our times" and also a signed cap from Willie's 75th Birthday Bash (Paris/2009). ~~
- Crinella Winery ~~ Picnic at Crinella's Forestville vineyard for up to 8 - Crinella Winery is a Double Gold Medal winner! Increase your knowledge of fine wine making starting at the vineyard! Then enjoy your private lunch at the favorite family picnic location on top of the valley under a 200 year old oak tree overlooking the entire vineyard! Crinella is the wine poured at our event. A PRICELESS and Unique opportunity! A must win item!
- Marine Mammal Center ~~ up to 4 people will join in the various aspects of a private "Release Celebration" for rehabilitated mammals return to the ocean, at Rodeo beach on August 14, 2010. What a priceless and memorable experience for you and perhaps your family! ~~
- Price Family Dealership ~~ Private tour for 6 (with a catered lunch) of the extensive car collection of Tom Price at his "Car Barn"! Tom's private showroom is full of more than two dozen beautiful vintage (and expensive) cars. Tom was featured in Marin Magazine with an article titled "If Cars Could Talk" in 2008 -- we are deeply grateful for Tom's donation. ~~
- The Castelli Estate ~~ tour and dinner for 6 - Get a private tour of an extraordinary collection of collectibles followed by dinner (local meats and produce fresh from the garden!) overlooking their vineyard. A rare opportunity to enjoy their private estate and speak with the Castelli's about their extensive and interesting collections that must be seen to be believed! A truly unique opportunity!
- Piccolo Teatro ~~ Special dinner for 4 by Chef Amey Shaw! Celebrated by the Marin IJ on 1/26/10 saying "Picollo Teatro has become a favorite with local and travelers alike. With its beautiful room and lively bar, things just got better here - namely the food. A new chef brings a focused and exciting menu to this hot spot that has finally hit it's stride." DELIZIOSO!!
- Guaymas ~~ Special four course tasting for 10 - Chef Gary DiDominick will put together a unique and exciting four course tasting menu especially for these guests. The guests will guide their taste buds through Mexico without leaving the SF Bay! This will be an interactive dinner with Chef Gary explaining the flavor profiles and ingredients used in the different regions of Mexico.
- Bay Model Visitor Center ~~ Unique Children's party for 20 -- enjoy this exclusive offer of a child's party at this one of a kind, interactive learning center. The Bay Model Visitor Center is a fully accessible education center administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which makes possible the viewing of a scientific tool: a working hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento- San Joaquin River Delta System.
- "The View from the Bay" ~~ at ABC7 - 10 VIP seats in the LIVE studio audience, have your picture taken with the hosts, and get a behind the scenes tour including the control room.
- Cheryl Burke Dance ~~ 12 PERSON PRIVATE DANCE CLASS (45 minutes) ~~ choose the dance you and your friends want to learn from the masters of dance!! ~~ Do you want to Foxtrot, Tango, Salsa, or Waltz?
- Paul's Hat Works ~~ tour for 2 and $250 certificate towards your custom hat! -- Paul's Hat Works, a SF tradition since 1918 creates custom hats in straw or felt for your discerning taste. This shop tour for 2 evokes a trip back in time while you partake in creating your custom made hat!
- Larkspur Professional Firefighters Association ~~ Have a birthday party for 8 children with the on-duty fire fighters at the Greenbrae location! WOW what fun for the kids ~ they will be thrilled with this!! ~~
- Marin County Sheriff's Department ~~ A three (3) hour boat ride for up to 4 people on the bay aboard "Rescue One" -- we gratefully thank the Sheriff's Department for this generous donation!
- Mill Valley Police Department ~~ A 4 hour "ride along" experience for 1 person with a Mill Valley Police Officer and lunch with the Officer at the Balboa Cafe in Mill Valley ($50 lunch certificate) ~~ go for it!!
- Twin Cities Police Authority ~~ one hour "ride along" for one person with a Police Officer ~~ Want to know what's it's really like being a real Police Officer? ~~ here's your chance!
- Tiburon Fire Department ~~ 8 PERSON tour of the north bay on the 35' aluminum catamaran "Tiburon" (christened in 2007) for two hours! This can be for adults or it could be a kids party!
- Corte Madera Fire Department ~~ 8 PERSON BBQ DINNER ~ hosted by the B-Shift crew. Includes patio BBQ for 8 at the firehouse! Can be for adults or families ~ YUM YUM a BBQ at the fire department!

SIGN UP PARTY ~~ a fun MOONLIGHT hike to do with friends and MAWS supporters!
- Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association ~~ MAWS "Private" Guided MOONLIGHT HIKE from Pantoll to the Mountain Theater with hike leader Rob Ross - Friday, June 25, 2010 8PM. Rob's tour provides a thrilling experience as his expertise and familiarity with the mountain comes through at every turn!! Also, Scot, long time watchman for the Mountain Theater will present! Limited to 40 sign ups ~ so get on the list!

ADVENTURES ~~
- National Liberty Ship Memorial S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien ~~ FLEET WEEK Sunday October 10, 2010 - 2 boarding passes for a cruise on the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien. This Liberty Ship, a 441-foot veteran of the Normandy Invasion, is a mobile museum. Day includes seeing an amazing Blue Angels flying performance over the Bay with a wonderful BBQ lunch and 1940's style musical entertainment to top it off!! This is a must get!!
- San Francisco Whale Tours ~~ 4 tickets for the 6 hour Farallon Island Natural History and Whale Watching Tour (weekends). This tour departs from Fisherman's Wharf and travels 27 miles outside the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Island and the edge of the continental shelf! You get the best opportunity to see whales and other amazing marine wildlife!
- iFly SF Bay ~~ 2 tickets for an Experimental flight ~~ You can experience human body flight indoors at iFly SF Bay's vertical wind tunnel ~~ offering you endless excitement, adrenaline and adventure!
- Adventure Cat Sailing Charters ~~ Bay cruise for 2 aboard a 55' Catamaran for 1 1/2 hours. You will sail past Alcatraz, under the Golden Gate Bridge, look for sea lions and cruise by the City skyline!
- Call of the Sea ~~ 2 tickets aboard the 82' Schooner Seaward on either an Adventure Sail OR a Sunset Sail in the SF Bay. Adventure Sail - you can help the crew raise sails and steer the boat, or sit back and enjoy the view with snacks and beverages included. Sunset Sail - watch the sunset in a relaxing way to end the week with wine, beverages and appetizers!
- Modern Sailing School and Club ~~ Basic Keelboat Class - you'll learn sailing terminology and its applications, knots, points of sail, rules of the road, introduction to docking and more. This is hands-on training on the boat under the guidance of a US Coast Guard-trainer captain. ~~ Upon completion you'll be Basic Keel boat certified and ready to move on!
- Vintage Aircraft Company ~~ A 20 minute open cockpit biplane flight for one over the wine country. Take a trip back in time in their restored vintage airplanes! Providing exciting flying experiences since 1975.
- Napa Valley Wine Train ~~ Two certificates for the train fare portion of the gourmet dining excursion through the lovely Napa Valley. This antique train runs on 25 miles of track in the heart of Napa Valley.
- Incredible Adventures ~~ Muir Woods and Wine Country Day Tour for 2. See the towering Redwoods ~ then you'll head up to Sonoma, spend then afternoon sampling fine wines and visit the historic Sonoma town square.
- Blue Waters Kayaking ~~ Tomales Bay Morning Paddle for 2 is perfert for first-time and experienced paddlers. Tomales Bay is a beautiful coastal inlet protected from the sea by the Point Reyes Peninsula. You will find yourself surrounded by the beauty and serenity of Tomales Bay ~ likely seeing osprey, habor seals, pelicans, bat rays and other species of wildlife.
- Ricochet Ridge Ranch ~~ Northern California's magnificent Mendocino coast. Private guided trail ride for two on Ten Mile Beach (1.5 hours) ~~ you will ride on the beach, across cattle ranches, through majestic Redwood forests - English/Western, Beginner to Advanced -- What a thrill!
- Liquid Fusion Kayaking ~~ Tour for 2-Mendocino ~ chose a Sunset Bird Paddle or Noyo Meander - The Sunset = relax with an evening meander on the placid water of the Noyo where all ages are delighted by curious harbor seals, amazed by gigantic sea lions, teased by quirky river otter and intrigued with coastal birds! - The Noyo Meander daytime cruise = these experiences encompass your overall daytime Kayaking tour! FUN!

DINING CERTIFICATES ~~ What's for dinner?
- The Tavern at Lark Creek ~~ Dinner for 6 with wine (up to -~$800) A delicious palate opportunity for up to 6 ~ Chef Randy Lewis and Culinary Director Adrian Hoffman's menu focuses on value, while remaining true to farm-to-table sensibilities. Come enjoy The Tavern at Lark Creek ~
- Poggio ~~ $100 certificate - A classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. The daily menu features soulful classics of Northern Italy, simply and earnestly prepared.~
- The Spinnaker ~~ $75 certificate - The Spinnaker restaurant in Sausalito - 50 years of breathtaking views, fine dining and memorable occasions. The menu offers something for everyone!
- Rooney's Cafe & Grill ~~ $70 certificate -- Spectacular dining in a quaint European setting in Tiburon! A favorite of locals and prize find for travelers! California cuisine with seasonal salads, excellent crab dishes, steaks, etc!
- The Caprice Restaurant ~~ $75 certificate - The finest of dining with a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, the hills of Tiburon, Belvedere and the East Bay!
- Public House and Mijita ~ Two $50 certificates to the exciting NEW restaurants Public House and Mijita at AT&T Park that Award Winning Chef Traci Des Jardins opens in March 2010. Public House is a year-round destination for great sports watching!
- Izzy's Steakhouse and Chops ~~ $50 certificate - Izzy's is a charming local restaurant. The dining room has a cozy feel, while the stylish copper and oak bar ignites energy! Along with their famous steak they offer delicious seafood and vegetarian options on their extensive menu. Wine lovers will revel in the over 100 bottle wine list!
- Outback Steakhouse ~~ 5 $20 certificates - Outback emphasizes consistently high-quality food and service, generous portions at moderate prices and a casual atmosphere suggestive of the Australian Outback.
- The Counter ~~ 6 $20 certificates - Step into The Counter Corte Madera, and you're greeted with a clipboard with an extensive list of fresh mouth-watering ingredients to build your own gourmet burger.
- Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant ~~ $150 certificate. Located on the bustling Embarcadero along San Francisco's historic waterfront, Gordon Biersch offers dramatic views of the SF Bay Bridge and is convenient to Giants baseball as well as the Wharf district and Market Street.
- The Melting Pot ~~ $68 certificate for a 3 course fondue dinner from the Signature Selection. The Melting Pot is located in the historic Brick Kiln in Larkspur and offers an extraordinary dining experience.
- E&O Trading Company ~~ Southeastern Asian Grill ~~ $75 dining card ~ A visit to E&O Trading transports you to Southeast Asia for an exotic "cook tour" of the ancient spice routes - located in Larkspur Landing.
- Jason's Restaurant ~~ $50 certificate -- The Smoked Tomato Seafood Cioppino, Seared Cajun Ahi, and Rattlesnake Pasta are just a few of Jason's most popular signature dishes! - located in Drakes Landing.
- Plumpjack Balboa Café ~~ $50 certificate - classic American bistro cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce, the Balboa Cafe is where both regulars and visitors delight in its timeless and rustic charm.
- Simco Restaurants ~~ Two $50 dining cards good at Pier Harbor, Wipeout Bar & Grill or Fog Harbor Fish House ~~ enjoy their terrific dining locations at Fisherman's Wharf and Greenbrae!
- The Cheescake Factory ~~ Four $50 dining cards -- come enjoy the over 200 items to choose from prepared fresh from scratch every day!
- P.F. Chang's China Bistro ~~ $50 certificate -- P.F. Chang's China Bistro features a blend of high-quality, traditional Chinese cuisine and American hospitality in a sophisticated, contemporary bistro setting!
- Servino Ristorante ~~ $100 certificate -- In Tiburon you'll discover fine Southern Italian food, a full-bar, eclectic live music, special events, and a view to-die-for, all waiting for you in an beautiful waterfront setting!
- Paradise Cafe ~~ two $15 certificates -- Tiburon ~~ you'll love everything that Frank and his staff have to offer - the deli - grill - ice cream -- this Tiburon spot is well known and frequented by locals and highly regarded by all!

FOOD ~~ YUM!!
- Sweet Things ~~ Desert per Month for a Year! At Sweet Things freshness, quality and imagination are the basis of every mouth-watering product they make. This spectacular selection of a monthly sweet is sure to delight your sweet tooth! A beloved Tiburon tradition....YUM YUM YUM!!
Tootie Pie Company ~~ 12 month pie of the month club with shipping! Each pie is made from scratch, using the freshest fruits, finest ingredients and the flakiest, most mouthwatering crust imaginable!
- Christine's Handmade Pies by Upper Crust ~~ 5 certificates for traditional Upper Crust Handmade Apple Pies in their delicious flaky pastry...just like mom used to make! Choose our Butter Canola Oil pastry or our new Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free pastry!
- Straus Family Creamery ~~ Farmer's Market Gift Basket including: 2 empty pint bottles, Straus DVD, 10 Free Product Vouchers, Straus Tee-shirt, Straus Coffee Mug, Straus Bottle Opener, Straus Organic Canvas Bag, Straus stainless steel water bottle and Straus Cow Print Apron!

GROUP FUN ~ Get your own group together!!
- A.G. Ferrari Foods ~~ Wine and cheese class for 10 people. You and nine of your friends will sample 6 wines and food accompaniments at A.G. Ferrari's while learning about the different varietals and pairings.
- Lagunitas Brewing Company ~~ VIP tour for up to 10 people, tasting and gifts inclusive of 1 T-shirt, 1 case of beer and 1 pint glass. Lagunitas Brewing Company of Petaluma takes great pride in supporting unselfish good works of non-profit organizations. We thank Lagunitas for their support.
- Mr. Toad's Tour of San Francisco ~~ PRIVATE "Hop Around the City" 90 minute car tour for up to 10 people. Ride in one of Mr. Toad's vintage touring cars! The tour gives you a great overview of San Francisco full of movies scenes and history - North Beach- Jackson Square - Financial District - The Embarcadero - Chinatown - Nob Hill - Pacific Heights - Presidio - Crissy Field - Cow Hollow and Fisherman's Wharf. What fun!
- FOOT! Comedy Walking Tour - Ten Divas that did it THEIR WAY! Private 2 hr walking tour in San Francisco for up to 10 people with FOOT! Comedy Walking Tour's "Go West, Young Woman" tour. You'll cover ten wild women who left their legacy on San Francisco's landscape - Isadora Duncan to Maya Angelou to Lillie Coit! A great "share" with girlfriends!
- Golden Gate Fields ~~ Turf Club Gift Certificate - 4 people, valet parking and official racing program. Step into the Turf Club and step into the history and excitement of Thoroughbred Horse Racing. And their off!
- Country Club Bowl ~~ 2 $25 cards - Grab the family or a friend and have some fun bowling! Country Club Bowl has 40 lanes of state-of-the-art bowling equipment for both league and recreational bowlers. Strike!
- Pier 39 Fun Pack ~~ Get ready for fun at Pier 39 with 4 Blue and Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Tickets, 4 Carousel Ride Tickets, 48 tokens for Players Arcade and Sports Grill, 4 Single Turbo Ride Tickets and 2-hour validation for Pier 39 Parking garage.

HOTELS ~~ Get Aways ~~ and Stay-cations!!
- Mandarin Oriental San Francisco ~~ One-night stay with deluxe accommodations featuring views of the City and Bay. Includes breakfast.
- The Stanford Court ~~ Gift certificate for one-night stay at luxury hotel atop Nob Hill.
- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts ~~ Complimentary room and tax for one night.
- Sir Frances Drake Hotel ~~ One-night stay for two in Deluxe Accommodations.
- Hotel Nikko ~~ One-night stay and breakfast for 2 in ANZU Hotel Nikko is in the heart of the city.
- Argonaut Hotel San Francisco - at Fisherman's Wharf ~~ Deluxe accommodations for one-night stay and a $50 gift certificate at Blue Mermaid Chowder House and Bar .
- Radisson Hotel at Fisherman's Wharf ~~ Two nights with parking included -- you'll be steps away from Pier 39 and other attractions.
- Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel ~~ One-night stay for two in a deluxe guest room (inclusive of room and tax) and breakfast buffet for two.
- Waters Edge Hotel - Tiburon ~~ One-night stay with breakfast buffet and wine reception in the fire-lit lobby - a romantic getaway hotel located on the water in charming downtown Tiburon.
- Marin Headlands Hostel ~~ Two-night complimentary private room - enjoy breathtaking ocean vistas and trails that lead to scenic beaches with little evidence of human presence.
- Green Gulch Farm Zen Center ~~ Two-night stay at their guest house for two people in a large room. Green Gulch Farm Zen Center is a Buddhist practice center in the Japanese Soto Zen tradition offering training in Zen meditation and ordinary work.
- Claremont Resort and Spa ~~ One-night stay under - Bed and Breakfast Package which includes a Classic guest room, tax, parking and breakfast for two in Meritage or the privacy of your room.
- Hotel Shattuck Plaza ~~ One-night stay with breakfast for two at Five - located 2 blocks from UC Berkeley, the landmark Hotel Shattuck Plaza has had an extensive multi-million dollar renovation. History reinvented!
- Atlantis Casino Resort Spa - Reno ~~ Two-night stay in a Tower Guest Room.
- Her Castle - Homestay B&B - Cambria ~~ One-night stay queen bed (double occupancy) Sunday through Thursday.
- Glendeven Inn in Littleriver - Mendocino ~~ One-night stay, 3-glass wine tasting for two, cheese board with 5 cheeses and tickets to Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
- The Hill House Inn - Mendocino ~~ One-night ocean view room with continental breakfast.
- Coast Getaways ~~ Albion - Mendocino ~~ Two-night stay at Pacific Mists - a 2 bedroom oceanfront home - perched 70 feet above the ocean this romantic bungalow is a perfect location ~~ sit in the hot tub and watch the Osprey fly by and see how many stars you can count at night ~~ Romantic and intimate ~~ 4 person maximum.

TICKETS ~~
- Hearst Castle ~~ 2 admission passes for "The Experience Tour 1" and for the National Geographic Theater's "Building The Dream" movie.
- Lark Theater ~~ 2 tickets to the Live from the MET HD Encore performance of Armida, staring Renee Fleming on May 12, 2010 at 6:30pm.
- San Francisco Symphony ~~ 2 tickets to a performance of Beethoven's Violin Concerto on Thursday, June 20, 2010 at 8:00pm .
- Beach Blanket Babylon ~~ 2 complimentary Rear Cabaret or Rear Balcony tickets for a performance on Wed, Thurs, Fri or Sunday.
- Smuin Ballet ~~ 2 VIP tickets to Smuin Ballet's Spring program at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts performing MAY 7 through May 16, 2010.
- Marin Theatre Company ~~ 2 Theatre tickets to a production of your choice in either the 09/10 or 10/11 seasons.
- Marin Symphony Association ~~ 2 concert tickets.
- Marin County Fair ~~ Gift certificate for 4 to the 2010 Marin County Fair from July 1-5, 2010 - courtesy of the Marin Center. Happy Birthday America!.
- Berkeley Repertory Theatre ~~ voucher for 2 tickets to any production during the 2009-2010 season.
- Oakland Athletics ~~ 4 field level tickets to a 2010 mutually agreed baseball game.
- Ripley's Believe It or Not ~~ 4 honorary entry passes.
- San Francisco Wax Museum ~~ 4 admission passes.
- Golden Gate Highway and Transportation District ~~ 10 round trip ferry tickets.
- Immendorf Investigations ~~ San Francisco 49ers ~~ 4 tickets to the 2010/2011 season.

WOMEN'S CLOTHING ~ACCESSORIES ~
- UGG Australia ~~ 2 cer!tificates for two pairs of UGG Australia Luxury Sheepskin Women's Short Boots -- one is for an UGG "Baily Button" Women's short boot and the other is for an UGG Classic Short Women's Boot ~~ EXPERIENCE UGG! QUALITY ~ COMFORT ~ LUXURY ~ STYLE!!
- Sandbox ~~ $75 gift certificate to Sandbox ~Bon Air Center~ Geenbrae ~ lines include Trina Turk, Velvet, James Perse, Michael Stars, Bailey 44, Rachel Pally, AG Jeans, Hanky Panky, Linea Pelle handbags, Pilner shoes.
- Luxton Optical ~~ Persol sunglasses - synonymous with intrinsic class and elegance. Persol, a symbol of the Italian eyewear indursty for 90+ years. Luxton Optical, a symbol of complete eyewear options for 35 years!

GIFT CARDS ~~ CERTIFICATES ~~
- Neiman Marcus ~~ Two $250 gift cards ~~ Neiman Marcus is THE LUXURY SPECIALTY STORE!
- Gene Hiller ~~ $150 certificate -- Forbes Magazine considers Gene Hiller "One of the Top 10 stores in America" and GQ honors Gene Hiller as the "Most Outstanding Men's Store in the Country!"
- Alex's Dry Cleaning Valet ~~ $100 certificate ~~ Voted Best Dry Cleaner in the Bay Area! Alex's Dry Cleaning Valet is your dry-cleaning specialists, trained in the art and science of couture! ~ home pick up and delivery.
- Sephora ~~ Two $25 gift cards ~~ come to Sephora to fill your makeup, skin care, fragrance, bath, hair products, hair tools and beauty accessories needs!
- Junella's Hidden Treasures ~~ Tiburon - $100 gift certificate -- On Main St in Tiburon Junella's stores have been a main stay for years! Come and explore the bountiful assortment of unique collectibles and Tommy Bahama items!

BEAUTY, HEALTH, EXERCISE ~~
- Strawberry Village Dental Care~~Teeth Whitening "Custom Bleaching System" for upper and lower teeth. Now you can have significantly whiter teeth in a matter of a few days using advanced teeth whitening techniques!
- Hammacher Schlemmer ~~5 Genuine Turkish bathrobes - 100% Turkish cotton, thick, generously sized, long (52") with shawl collar and raglan sleeves. The material is much thicker than terry or velour robes and gets softer with use. True luxury!
- Jan Marini ~~ 5 Marini Lash eyelash stimulating tubes. With new next generation eyelash enhancement technology. Now you can enjoy amazingly gorgeous, dense and lush eyelashes.
- Athena Cosmetics, Inc. ~~ 5 Revitalash tubes, 5 eyelash curlers, and 5 compact mirrors. Revitalash will improve the appearance and enhance the beauty of your natural lashes. By applying a small amount once a day your lashes will appear longer, thicker and fuller!
- Art of the Eye ~~ 5 $50 gift cards for services from Art of the Eye. Services include brow shaping and tinting, lash tinting and extensions, waxing and more! Services are also for men. Art of the Eye also carries Jan Marini products.
- Milvali Salon and Cosmetics ~~ 5 certificates for a "TRIO" of services, which includes a brow waxing and brow tinting as well as a lash tinting.
- Champagne Salon & Day Spa ~~ 5 certificates for a Customized facial and make-up application. Facial includes deep pore cleansing, gentle exfoliation, extractions, relaxing shoulder neck and hand massage, appropriate masks, serum, moistuizer and sun protection. SkinCeuticals and/or Osmosis products. Makeup application using Bare Escentuals. Lovely!
- Pacific Tan ~~ 5 certificates for one week of unlimited tanning. Pacific Tan offers the most advanced tanning equipment and lamps available in an immaculated tanning environment.
- NAILSavers, Inc. ~~ 2 sets of NAILsavers, 2 sets of TOEsavers, 1 FACEsaver and 1 HAIRsaver. The GOTCHA covered UV tanning accessories by NAILsavers are the perfect match to your tanning needs.
- Prosilk ~~ Prosilk Gold Flat Iron, Prosilk Shampoo & Conditioner and Prosilk Silk Serums. Prosilk products are high quality profssional hair care products. If you try Prosilk products you will not want to use anything else.
- Sun Sauce ~~ 2 All Day Skin Moisturizers (with hemp), 1 Facial Recognition (premium anti-aging facial cream), 1 Diamond Strength Ultra Dark (tanning accelerator), 1 Hemperor (hemp infused moisturizer).
- TerraNova ~~A Berkeley institution since 1970-the original Body Shop. Gift basket of Peony Bliss body care products made using premium plant ingredients. Pamper yourself with this beautiful, fresh, floral fragrance.
- The Laser Center of Marin ~~ two $150 certificates - The Laser Center of Marin is your skin care specialists - offering state-of-the-art technology for your clinical skin care.
- The Bay Club Marin ~~ One individual initiation fee. Bay Club Marin is an active and elegant place where you can tune your body, calm your mind and renew your spirit. You will find a broad range of athletic and personal services in an atmosphere of comfort and congeniality.~
- Mill Valley Health Club & Spa ~~ 3 month membership and training session. Mill Valley's only full service health club with a full range of fitness equipment and specializing in personal trainers. Also a full compliment of classes - yoga, body sculpt, pilates mat, dance, etc.. -- feel the burn!
- The Osher Marin JCC ~~ 3-month full facility family membership -- enjoy the award-winning pools, state-of-the-art fitness center and family-friendly environment. The JCC also offers stimulating educational and cultural programs, an award-winning early child education center, summer day camps and much more. ~
- PacWest Athletics ~~ 8-week PacWest BootCamp chosen "Best of the Bay" 2009 by Competitor Magazine's Northern CA readers. The BootCamp is a core strength and conditioning program held entirely outdoors.
- Elan Fitness Center ~~ 2 Yoga mat and 10 class cards - At Elan Health and Fitness Center they specialilze in Pilates, Yoga, Group Fitness classes and Zumba Latin Dance. .

JEWELRY ~~
- Twisted Silver ~~ Bubbles bracelet, XO necklace and forged earrings. Twisted Silver creates fabulous and funky jewels adored and adorned by Hollywood's elite - her creations are regularily Grammy swag gifts.

BABY ~ CHILDREN ~ TWEEN ~ TEENAGER
- Sonnen BMW ~~ 3 Series Convertible kids pedal car BMW 3er Cabrio - The Ultimate Driving Machine - even for little ones!! Pedal car with elegant touches -- the love of open air motoring starts young!!
- The Svan Scooter ~~ Remember the boundless energy and imagination you had as a child? With the Svan Scooter your child could be riding on anything their hearts desire: a horse, a dragon, or even a race car!!
- Kota Couture ~~ kool clothes for kool kids - 14 gorgeous outfits from 6mos to 6 yrs- see -- Fluer crystals long sleeve dress, Faith Fluer hoodie/pants, onsies, peace dove, heart outfit, etc... all spectacular!
- Three Peas Co. Couture ~~ Three Pease Co is setting the trend in baby, toddler and tween apparel. They have generously donation a beautiful selection of designer kid fashions which includes a gorgeous assortment of dresses, the lovely pillowcase dress, tee shirts, hoodies, tween wear, diaper cakes and much much more! Couture style for your child!
- Cutie Pa Tutus ~~ Super Cool Super Hero Cape (matching mask), Gold tutu with Brown pompoms, pink tutu with multicolor pompoms. Cutie Pa TuTus items are worn by celebrity babies and listed in magazines as Hot items or Hot Trends.
- ERGObaby, Inc. ~~ ERBObaby carrier, changing pad and front pouch; three components of the hands free system.
- Creative Clips by Colleen ~~ Variety of 20 hair clips, display stand/ organizer, and 3 hats. Colleen's clips are worn by many celebrity babies and they are a "can't live without" in Pregnancy & Newborn magazine.
- Serena and Lily ~~ Sausalito Moses Basket, Hooded Animal Towel and their Nursery Style book, as featured on "The View" - Celebrity Mom Favorite Products
- KT Steppers ~~ Custom 2-Step Stepper Gift Set - includes a 2-Step Stepper, (1) Onsie, (12) Note Cards, a Zoombie and the Cats Eye Heirloom Biou Bracelet - all in neutral colors - yellow/green/white.
- Lil Baby Cakes ~~ 4-tiered Safari Theme Diaper Cake - made with 70 Pamper Swaddler diapers (size 1-2) that are reusable! Give a diaper cake to a new or expectant Mother for Mother's Day!
- Baby Showers by Mail ~~ 6 month supply of diapers - shipped to you monthly! This is a great way to help out a mom. Nothing is easier than a diaper delivery service that will guarantee she will get the diapers she needs on time and in the sizes needed. It's a gift that keeps on giving!
- MD Moms ~~ Welcome Home Gift Set ~ The most decadent dose of newborn necessities comes in their signature Baby Silk keeppsake box. Including many newborn essentials! ~~ A must get for a newborn!... and as featured on "The View" - Celebrity Mom Favorite Products
- Baby Swags ~~ Generous donations from Baby Swags - whose mission is to provide marketing opportunities to entrepreneural women! We at MAWS are deeply grateful for all the wonderful donations from the following mom-owned businesses: Libraknits -- On The Fly -- Bug-a-Boo Baby -- Brianna Baby Wear -- Cultivate Kids -- z-fina -- Adams Media -- WeeWearz -- Bandana Boutique -- Free to be Me -- Camy Designs -- Royal Apparel -- Zee Babee Designs -- Pink Pewter -- Boodle Bags -- Sporty girl -- Nu Charma Bags -- Kanoodles -- Beyond Your Words and Holy Craft! -- approximately $1,500 in total donation value!

MAWS has a wonderful amount and selection of baby/kids/tween items for auction this year --- Thanks in large part to the support from Baby Swags! We are grateful and humbled by all of your support.

MISCELANEOUS ~~
- Cheryl Burke Dance ~~ Two introductory specials for 2 people to have four 40 minute private lessons and 2 group class/party combinations. Also included is an autographed photo of Chery Burke -- LET'S DANCE!
- Golden State Warriors Basketball Camps ~~ certificate for a 1 week Warriors Basketball Camp at Redwood High in the summer of 2010 ~~also includes 2 tickets to a Warriors game. For kids age 7 to 15 ~ your child would love this!
- Rhino Entertainment ~~ Grateful Dead boxed CD set and Woodstock boxed CD set. Rhino Entertainment Company is an American specialty record label and production company owned by Warner Music Group.
- The Capitol Steps ~~ 3 CD's of musical political satire from The Capitol Steps, the only group that attemps to be funnier than Congress! Song titles include Obama Mia and Ebony & Ovaries. They have recorded 29 albums!
- Lyceum Agency ~~ signed copy of Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, admired author! The NY Times said "If a more likable writer than Gilbert is currently in print, I haven't found him or her...."
- Aliph ~~ Jawbone PRIME Earcandy- Award winning bluetooth headset with noise cancelling technology. Jawbone PRIME brings consumers even better audio quality, improved comfort and fresh, fun color choices. 3 PRIMES in fun colors of Blah Blah Black, Frankly Scarlet, Lilac You Mean It!

~~ PLEASE NOTE DONATIONS MAY BE PAIRED TOGETHER AT OUR AUCTION ~~ Indications of donation details, i.e., value, expiration dates, block out dates, tip/gratuities will be listed with items at the event ~~ WE WOULD/WILL BE DELIGHTED TO HAVE YOUR SUPPORT BY ATTENDING ~~