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Capture the Moment
Description: Let bluelotus Photography capture the moment for you
· One hour on-location session
· Your choice of ten high-resolution photos
· All done by former CLC staff attorney, Pooja Mehta!
Actual Value: $450
Restrictions: None
Expiration: September 21, 2011
Donated by: Pooja Mehta
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Strike a Pose
Description: Strike a pose for Shoot for Change’s Walter Grio in your very own photo shoot
· Work one-on-one with the famous DC photographer
· Includes hair stylist, wardrobe, and make-up artist
· Comes with a book similar to the one on display featuring your photos
· Shoot for Change donates all of its proceeds to nonprofit groups – including CLC!
Actual Value: $1500
Restrictions: Book for display only
Expiration: September 21, 2011
Donated by: Walter Grio
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Changing Paris: A Tour Along the Seine by Philip Trager
Description: Add the magic of Paris to your living room with this autographed book by Philip Trager
· Stunning black and white views of Paris reveal the city in a new way
· “An exquisite handling of light…virtuoso use of the view camera…nothing less than an exemplary essay on the nature of things French.” (The Photo Review)
Actual Value: $100
Restrictions: None
Expiration: None
Donated by: Mariella Trager
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Blue Cherry by Dominique Fierro
Description: Brighten up your living space with this print by Dominique Fierro
· Limited edition print of Washington cherry blossoms
· The visual effects of the print are the result of her shooting technique, not computer manipulation
· Take this opportunity to own the work of an up-and-coming DC local artist!
Actual Value: $580
Restrictions: None
Expiration: None
Donated by: Dominique Fierro
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“Juliette” Lauren Merkin purse
Description: Look chic with this season’s must-have from Lauren Merkin
· Don’t leave the house without it!
· Great for work or a night out
· 15.5 inches wide x 10.5 inches tall x 5 inches deep
Actual Value: $450
Restrictions: None
Expiration: None
Donated by: Lauren Goldberg
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“Louise” Lauren Merkin purse
Description: Dress to impress with this Lauren Merkin clutch in your hand
· “Elegant with a hint of whimsy” (Lauren Merkin)
· Made in NYC of Black Snakeskin Embossed Lambskin
· 14 inches wide x 7 inches tall
Actual Value: $200
Restrictions: None
Expiration: None
Donated by: Lauren Goldberg
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Earrings by Sissy Yates
Description: Sparkle with designer earrings from Sissy Yates
· Made from triple 24k gold and green quartz
· Featured in O Magazine this spring
· The finishing touch for any look
Actual Value: $176
Restrictions: None
Expiration: None
Donated by: Sissy Yates
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Little Black Dress
Description: Design your very own custom-made little black dress
· You get to be the vision behind this classic piece
· Comes with a beginner’s sewing lesson and full participation in the process
· Perfect for adults or kids!
Actual Value: $275
Restrictions: Winner must purchase fabric.
Expiration: September 21, 2011
Donated by: Maggy Francois, West Potomac Academy Fashion Design
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Dream Home Re- Design
Description: Design the space of your dreams!
· One-hour architectural and interior design consultation with award-winning architect and designer Ernesto Santalla
· He is known for designing modern spaces with a timeless elegance and simplicity
· His work has been featured in Spaces, At Home: Living in Style, and Trends: Home& Living
Actual Value: $1,000
Restrictions: None
Expiration: September 21, 2011
Donated by: Ernesto Santalla
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To Tea or Not To Tea
Description: Visit the Folger Shakespeare Library, the world’s finest and largest collection of Shakespeare materials
· Tour with Folger’s Director of the Rare Book Vault
· Enjoy tea for four following the tour
· Spend the afternoon ensconced in the words and legacy of the great William Shakespeare
Actual Value: $350
Restrictions: Maximum of four (4) people for tour and tea
Expiration: March 1, 2011
Donated by: Gail Kern Paster
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Going, Going, Gaga
Description: Enjoy an unforgettable night out on the town with two tickets to see Lady Gaga in concert
· Concert at the Verizon Center on February 24, 2011
· Comes with a delicious dinner for two at Poste Modern Brasserie, right around the corner
· Be part of the cultural phenomenon, and “Just Dance” the night away
Actual Value: $356
Restrictions: None
Expiration: February 24, 2011
Donated by: Jason Denby
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You’ve Come a Long Way Baby
Description: Visit one of top ten museums in the world and the only museum dedicated solely to recognizing women artists
· Docent-led tour of the National Museum of Women in the Arts
· Brunch for four following the tour at the museum café
· Read museum founder Wilhelmina Cole Holliday’s lively, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the museum, including works from the collection, exhibitions, and archival photographs of landmark events that led to the Museum's impressive growth
Actual Value: $270
Restrictions: Guided tour for 10 visitors
Expiration: March 21, 2010
Donated by: Joan and Brad Wood
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All the World’s a Stage
Description: The Shakespeare Theatre Company invites you to the world of drama
· Includes two tickets to four plays of your choice this season
· Start your applause early with dinner before the show at Rasika, a critically-acclaimed Indian restaurant
· Also comes with gift certificates to Matchbox, the Chinatown hotspot, and Clyde’s, the all-American restaurant
· Experience, “the nation’s foremost Shakespeare company.” (The Wall Street Journal)
Actual Value: $618
Restrictions: Can only be used during the 2010-2011 season
Expiration: July 24, 2011
Donated by: Jamie Bristol, Guy Collier
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An Act of Sheer Folly
Description: Don’t miss these four tickets to the performance of Follies at the Kennedy Center
· Starring two-time Tony winner, Bernadette Peters
· Winner of seven Tony Awards and one of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim’s greatest works
· Enjoy dinner before the show at the Kennedy Center’s Roof Terrace Restaurant
· Get tickets to this highly anticipated performance before they
even go on sale!
Actual Value: $384
Restrictions: Tickets are for the 7:30pm performance on Saturday May 4th.
Expiration: 5/4/11
Donated by: Jason Denby
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Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh, oh my!
Description: Participate in the legacy of David and Carmen Kreeger with a visit to the Kreeger Museum
· Enhance your experience of the museum with a private docent-led tour for four
· See the eclectic pieces that represent a lifetime of collecting
· Discuss the visit over lunch at BlackSalt afterwards
Actual Value: $140
Restrictions: Tour is for four (4) people on October 19th at 10:45am, reservations for lunch are at 12:15pm
Expiration: October 19, 2010
Donated by: Brooke Fink, Ron and Nancy Fletcher
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A Chef in Your Kitchen
Description: Have a local DC chef prepare an intimate dinner for four in the comfort of your own home.
· Cooking by Chef Robert Curtis, of Curtis Cuisine
· You choose the menu!
Actual Value: $500
Restrictions: None
Expiration: None
Donated by: Dina and Wayne Curtis
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Board of Directors Wine Cellar
Description: A collection of wines donated by Children Law Center’s Board of Directors.
Actual Value: $450
Restrictions: None
Expiration: None
Donated by: Tom Bulleit, Guy Collier, Wayne Curtis, Evan Farber, Joe Figini, Nina Gross, Tony Herman, Ed Lazere, James Marsh, Carmen McLean, Meg McKinney, Nancy Sidamon-Eristoff, and Mariella Trager
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The Perfect Pairing
Description: Enhance the flavor of every wine in this basket
· Six bottles of wine hand-selected from the wine cellar of Evelyn Becker, our Pro Bono Director
· One bottle is even valued at $500!
· Comes with a list of suggested food pairings that will enhance the flavors of the wine
· Impress your friends—and their taste buds—with your perfect pairs
Actual Value: $1450
Restrictions: None
Expiration: None
Donated by: Evelyn Becker and Tom Jerman
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Fine Wine
Description: Change your perspectives on wine with the 2005 Columbia Valley Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
· A “deeply colored, beautifully balanced wine with tremendously dense, ripe aromas and flavors.” (Quilceda Creek)
· Awarded 100 points by Wine Advocate, the third perfect score the winey has received in the last four years
· “The [vintners] describe 2005 as a ‘dream vintage’” (Wine Advocate)
Actual Value: $300
Restrictions: None
Expiration: None
Donated by: May Liang and Jim Lintott
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Griffin Market Dinner
Description: Host a dinner party and let Griffin Market in Georgetown do the work for you.
· Serve 6 – 8 people in your home
· Choose from a wide range of gourmet dishes on the store’s menu
· Comes with a surprise gift!
Actual Value: $350
Restrictions: None
Expiration: June 30, 2011
Donated by: Eileen Shields-West & Mariella Trager
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Saporous Sake
Description: Take a seat at RAKU and journey to Asia for an unforgettable evening of flavor and friends:
· Enjoy a five course set tasting menu for six people
· Served with a special selection of Japanese Premium Sake
Actual Value: $300
Restrictions: Not valid on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) or special holidays; useable only at Bethesda location; for six (6) people
Expiration: 9/21/11
Donated by: RAKU Restaurant
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Cupcake Party
Description: Why choose if you don’t have to?
· Taste and enjoy four different bakeries in DC
· Includes three dozen cupcakes and one cake
· Decide once and for all which bakery is the best
· Share them with friends, or keep them for yourself -- the options are limitless!
Actual Value: $150
Restrictions: None
Expiration: CakeLove expires 3/21/11
Donated by: CakeLove, Georgetown Cupcake, Red Velvet, and Something Sweet
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Meals with Maziar
Description: Let Chef Maziar of Peacock Café be your personal chef for an evening
· Enjoy a delicious three course dinner with wine for four people
· Includes a cooking class with Chef Maziar while he prepares the meal
· Eat good food in good company!
Actual Value: $400
Restrictions: Valid for up to four (4) people
Expiration: September 21, 2011
Donated by: Peacock Café
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Checkmate!
Description: Whether you’re a beginner looking for lessons or an expert looking for a challenge, a chess match awaits:
· Includes four one-hour sessions with CLC staff member, Jason Spector, an expert rated player and Maine state champion 2007 and 2008
· Willing to come to your house at mutually-agreed upon times
Actual Value: $200
Restrictions: Mutually-agreed upon locations
Expiration: None
Donated by: Jason Spector
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Hail to the Redskins
Description: It’s football season in Washington! Bring excitement to your fall by watching your favorite home team from the end zone.
· Four tickets to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on December 12th
· Tickets are in Section 213, under cover and in the end zone
· Parking is included
Actual Value: $400
Restrictions: Valid only for this game
Expiration: December 12, 2010
Donated by: Carolyn and Stephen Bou
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Break the Ice
Description: Show your support for the Washington Capitals on and off the ice
· Take home a stick signed by the legendary Alex Ovechkin and puck signed by center Nick Backstrom
· Includes four tickets to watch the Washington Capitals take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on November 26, 2010 from the centrally-located SunTrust suite (catering is provided)
· Don’t forget to wear your brand new Alex Ovechkin t-shirt!
Actual Value: $1250
Restrictions: Tickets valid only for 11/26 game
Expiration: November 26, 2010
Donated by: The Capitals, SunTrust Legal Specialty Group
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Hit the Slopes
Description: As soon as there’s some powder on the slopes, head out to Whitetail resort with this 2 person package that includes:
· Lift tickets valid on four slopes
· Use of ski or snowboard rental equipment
· A group lesson
Actual Value: $172
Restrictions: Package excludes holiday periods (Christmas thru New Years, Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend, and President’s Day Weekend)
Expiration: 4/1/2011 or the end of the 2010-2011 ski season, whichever comes first
Donated by: Whitetail Resort
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Weekend Getaway: Napa Valley
Description: Fly out to the West Coast for an unforgettable weekend in Napa Valley, one of the premier travel destinations in the world. This package includes:
· Two plane tickets from Dulles to San Francisco
· Two night stay at Napa’s luxury Silverado Resort
· Private winery tour at the Rudd Estate, not publically available
· $250 dinner for two at Press Restaurant
· $250 gift certificate to the St. Helena Dean and Deluca
Actual Value: $3,000
Restrictions: Must be on a mutually agreed upon date; Coach tickets only.
Expiration: September 20, 2011
Donated by: May Liang and Jim Lintott
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Weekend Getaway: The Chesapeake Bay
Description: Want to escape to the Bay for a weekend of luxury and relaxation? Enjoy stunning water views during your two-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay.
· Includes $750 credit which can be used for meals, golf, or spa treatments
· Visit local attractions in near-by Annapolis, tour Michener’s Library or the Harriett Tubman museum
Actual Value: $2,500
Restrictions: Reservations, Tee Times and Spa Appt. subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply.
Expiration: September 30, 2011
Donated by: Elise Rabekoff
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Weekend Getaway: Watt’s Roost Vineyard
Description: Go straight to the source! Spend a weekend getaway in the guest house at Watts Roost vineyard and winery.
· Located just a drive away, in Lewisburg, WV, at the foot of Muddy Creek Mountain
· Enjoy a breakfast of farm fresh eggs and produce
· Sip award-winning wines on the patio as you watch the sun set
· Bring a bottle of their wine home with you tonight!
Actual Value: $500
Restrictions: 2nd floor accommodations
Expiration: None
Donated by: Frank and Barbara Tuckwiller
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Weekend Getaway: Brandywine
Description: Get away from fast-paced city life and spend a romantic weekend for two at the Fairville Inn in the Brandywine Valley in Pennsylvania. Along with one overnight stay, this package includes:
· Dinner for two at Simon Pearce Restaurant
· Two tickets each to the Brandywine River Museum and Longwood Gardens
· Complimentary hot breakfast and afternoon tea
Actual Value: $1,200
Restrictions: Lodging at the Fairville Inn is in the Main House
Expiration: September 30, 2011
Donated by: Eileen Shields-West
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Fabulously Fit
Description: Get a head start on those New Year’s Resolutions with Ann Garlow, MW, Fitness Consultant
· Receive a fitness consultation, an exercise prescription, and a follow-up appointment with Ann
· Comes with a set of 5 lb. dumbbells, a full-size exercise mat, a Lululemon exercise bag, a small exercise resistance ball, a full-size core stability exercise ball, and a no plastic water bottle
· Includes a hairstyle and make-up makeover at Rainbow Hair Salon at White Flint
Actual Value: $850
Restrictions: None
Expiration: None
Donated by: Ann Garlow
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Check Your Balance
Description: Before April rolls around, ensure that your finances are as healthy as you are
· Treat yourself to a 90 minute one-on-one financial review with a private
banker at M&T Bank Investment Group in Bethesda
· Includes lunch after the meeting
Actual Value: $400
Restrictions: None
Expiration: September 21, 2011
Donated by: Will Garlow, M&T Bank Investment Group
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