Arts For the Schools
Celebrating 25 Years of Exceptional Arts Experiences For Our Children

Please join us for an Exceptional fundraising event!

Hearts For Arts

Exceptional Edibles
Hors D’Oeuvres
and Fine Wine

Exceptional Experiences
Live and Silent
Auction Items

Exceptional Entertainment
Liz and Don Glattly,
Violin and Guitar Duo

Lahontan Clubhouse
12700 Lodgetrail, Truckee, CA

$45 Per Person
Reservations: www.artsfortheschools.org/hearts or (530) 582-8278
RSVP by Thursday, February 5, 2009
Limited Space. Reservations Required.

Special Appreciation to Our Signature Sponsor Martis Camp

 


If you cannot attend but would like to donate, Arts For the Schools appreciations contributions at any level.


 

Exceptional Experiences

Many of our auction items are designed for 4 or more people. Gather your exceptional family or friends, bid together, and make some lasting memories!


"Moody's Foodies"
Gather your exceptional friends for an exceptional luncheon for 8 people at Moody’s Bistro. A multi-course gourmet treat with wines at a truly exceptional restaurant!
Donated by Moody’s Bistro
www.moodysbistro.com

"Buenos Dias/Baja Nights"
An exceptional cure for the stress of these times! 7-Nights in a lovely Studio condo on the beach in San Jose Del Cabo. 15 minutes from the airport; 20 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. (1) Queen bed, (1) Queen Sofa Bed, kitchenette, TV, DVD, VCR, Stereo/Tape/CD player, beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkels, coolers etc. (Unit adjoins a 1-Bedroom Condo - contact owner if you might like to book an extra room for exceptional friends or family.) Valid through March 2010. Book early!
Donated by Bette and Mark Sutherlin
www.cabocondoforrent.com

"Come Fly With Me"
An exceptional tour of Tahoe with exceptional pilot (and attorney!) Brent Collinson. For 1-3 people.
Donated by Brent Collinson, Esq; Courtesy of Phyllis and Rick McConn

"3-Alarm Fire"
A Birthday Party for 8 Kids or Kids at Heart? (Plus two lucky chaperones): Tour of the Squaw Valley Fire Station; A ride on the Fire Truck; a Pizza Party at Fireside Pizza in Squaw Valley. An exclusive, one-time only opportunity! for Arts for the Schools!
Donated by Squaw Valley Fire; Fireside Pizza
www.firesidepizza.com

"Paint Me a Picture"
(2) Two-hour painting or drawing lessons for 1-3 adults. Provided by professional artist Anke Hass, Arts For the Schools, Artist in Residence.
Donated by Anke Hass

"A Loaf of Bread, A Jug of Wine…"
A Gourmet picnic for (4), with basket from Earthly Delights. A real treat - delicious by itself or combined with one of our other exceptional experiences!
Donated by Earthly Delights
www.earthlydelightstahoe.com

"You Are Free To Move About the Country..."
Two Southwest Airlines tickets to any city in the Continental United States served by Southwest. Make your own Exceptional Experience! Good through 3/1/2010.
Donated by Southwest Airlines
www.southwest.com

"U-Tahoe-pia"
"Emerald Bay Moonrise" by Artist: David Gallegos, MFA. Framed 65-Color Serigraph; Signed Artist Proof 19/20; Limited Edition: 300 Keep the serenity of Tahoe always in your sight with this exceptional work of art!!
(Value: $5,800) Donated by David Gallegos
View painting details
www.gallewood.com

"Let it Snow"
Atlas Snowshoes - 1025 From beginners to outdoor veterans, these all-around snowshoes are for avid hikers looking to access a wide variety of terrain.
Donated by Atlas Snowshoes
www.atlassnowshoe.com

"You Ought to Be In Pictures...with a Celebrity Skier!"
Half Day of Skiing with Jeff Hamilton, Olympic Speed Skiing Medalist; 4 full day lift tickets at Sugar Bowl; 2-hour photo-shoot with Catherine Howard of Catherine Howard Photography. Must be redeemed in 2008-2009 season An Exceptional opportunity!
Donated by: Jeff Hamilton, Sugar Bowl; Catherine Howard Photography
www.sugarbowl.com

"Tahoe Nordic Skater"
4 full-day tickets to Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center; PLUS a 1- hour Cross Country Skate lesson for 4 by Catherine Howard (Tahoe Donner instructor; Competed in 2008 Masters World Cup) Exceptional Exercise!
Donated by Tahoe Donner Cross Country; Catherine Howard
www.tahoedonner.com

"An Exceptionally GOOD Day..."
4 Full day ski tickets at Northstar-at-Tahoe. Enjoy a special day at a special mountain with some exceptional friends or family. Combine with one of our other exceptional experiences - picnic lunch or pizza party!! Non-holiday 2009/2010 season.
Donated by Northstar-at-Tahoe
www.northstarattahoe.com

"A REALLY Good Walk…"
"A World Into Itself" - enjoy the special experience of a world class golf course, spectacular scenery, and no houses! Coyote Moon has received recognition from the prestigious Audobon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for its environmental stewardship. Round of golf for (4) at Coyote Moon (carts included)
Donated By: Tahoe Mountain Club
www.coyotemoongolf.com

"WAY Above Par…"
Is a good thing when you get to experience a round of golf for (4) at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Old Greenwood golf course (carts included). (Of "course", we are sure that you will also experience scores of "WAY Below Par….) Rated as one of the very best upscale public golf courses in America, we hope that you will enjoy this exceptional experience with very special friends or family.
Donated By: Tahoe Mountain Club
www.oldgreenwoodgolf.com

"Some Enchanted Evening…"
An exceptional dining experience for 4 hosted by Arts for the Schools Founder Terry Yagura and her husband Ken at their home in Tahoe Vista. Terry and Ken will be assisted by Sylvia Doignan of Le Bistro. It will be truly a unique and wonderful evening with two very special people. PLUS a Gift Certificate to LeBistro: French cooking at its finest!! Value: Priceless
Donated by: Terry and Ken Yagura, Le Bistro
www.lebistrorestaurant.net

"Less Stress"
A Meditative Experience: A private lesson in meditation for 10 people, guided by Donna Hartley, author and international speaker; PLUS the 2-CD set "Fire Up Your Meditation" What better way to learn to manage the stress that we all seem to have more of these days!
Donated by Donna Hartley International
www.donnahartley.com

"Little Italy"
Gift Certificate for A Pizza Party for 10 at Rubicon Pizza Company (Northstar). Combine with a day or night of skating or skiing!! Good Pizza, Good Company - Buona Sera!
Donated By Rubicon Pizza Company
www.northstarattahoe.com

"Puttin' on the Ritz…"
A "True Ritz-Carlton Experience: one night at the new Ritz-Carlton Highlands Lake Tahoe, at Northstar at Tahoe (opening Fall 2009); breakfast at the restaurant; (2) 50-minute massages. Truly an exceptional experience for a special occasion!
Donated by Ritz Carkton Highlands Lake Tahoe
www.ritzcarlton.com

"A Slice of Tahoe History"
Enjoy (2) passes to tour the unique and fabulous Thunderbird Lodge built by eccentric millionaire George Whittel on one of the most beautiful spots on Lake Tahoe's East Shore! You'll also enjoy the book Castle in the Sky which describes this amazing place.
Donated by Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society
www.thunderbirdlodge.org

"Lap of Luxury….. #1"
(1)Facial (by Bonnie) (1) 1-hour Massage (By Steff) Donated by Massage On the Lake, 589 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City
www.massageonthelake.com

"Lap of Luxury….#2
(1) 1-Hour Hot Stone Massage (by Kathy); (1) 1-Hour Massage (By Jessa) Donated by Massage On the Lake, 589 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City
www.massageonthelake.com

"Lap of Luxury …..#3"
Cranberry Wrap (By Megan) 1Massage From Massage By the Lake (By Will) Donated by Massage On the Lake, 589 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City
www.massageonthelake.com

"Rivas Racing" by Paul Bailey
Hand-signed by the artist. Giclee print reproduction of an original watercolor. Mr. Bailey is noted for his nostalgic prints. Framed dimensions: 40-˝ x32˝. PLUS 2 one-day passes to 2009 Concours d’Elegance, June 20 or 21 2009.
Donated by James Harold Galleries and Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation
www.jamesharoldgalleries.com
www.laketahoeconcours.com

"There’s No Business like (Boat) Show Business…."
Framed archive poster of the 2005 Concours d’Elegance; PLUS 2 one-day passes to 2009 Concours d’Elegance; Enjoy Tahoe’s premier wooden boat show! June 20 or 21, 2009 PLUS $50 Gift Certificate to Old Range Steakhouse!
Donated by: Bolam Gallery www.bolamgallery.com
Tahoe Yacht Club www.laketahoeconcours.com
Old Range Steakhouse

"All the World’s A Stage…"
2 Tickets to the 2009 Lake Tahoe Music Festival 2 Tickets to a Midweek Performance of the 2009 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival; 2 Tickets to 2009 Trails and Vistas, with 2 T-shirts 1 Family Pass for 1 Evening of Nevada Humanities Chautauqua "The West" PLUS a Picnic Blanket!
www.tahoemusic.org
www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
www.trailsandvistas.org
www.nevadahumanities.org

"Days of Wine…..#1"
An Exceptional Basket of (6) Exceptional Wines from the private cellars of Truckee Oenephiles

"Days of Wine…..#2
An Exceptional Basket of (6) Exceptional Wines From the Private Collections of Current and Past Members of the Board of Directors ofArts for the Schools

"Man’s Best Friend……"
Give your Pet an Exceptional Experience When you Have to be Gone 2 nights Boarding; Basket of Organic Biscuits Handmade Ceramic Dog Bowl Donated By: Dog Gone Crazy Katy Carman
www.doggonecrazy.biz

"Nothing Could Be Finer…."
2 Passes to the Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting 24th Annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival; Sunday, September 13 , 2009 Exceptional Food and Wine Pairings from Tahoe’s Premier Chefs and California’s Premier Wineries Donated By: North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
www.nltra.org

"(Down) a Lazy River in the Noonday Sun…."
Keep Cool on a Hot Afternoon: 4 passes to raft the Truckee River. PLUS Cooler and Goodies. Donated By Truckee River Rafting Company
www.truckeeriverraft.com

 

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