Thank you for a great evening!

 

Thank you all for a terrific Jefferson silent auction 2016! We raised over $27,000! Thank you for coming, bidding, donating, volunteering and supporting this event. More photos to come! You will be receiving an email regarding your auction winnings. We accept cash, check, credit card or expedite your check out and pay now with the paypal button on the sidebar! 

 

Thank you most especially to Emmet Eiland's Oriental Rug Company for hosting our party this past 8 years! We can not express how special it has been for our community celebrate in that beautiful space for so long. Thank you also to Valerie Kratzer for organizing and bringing the Jefferson auction to life and making it legendary.

 

View more event photos here!

Concreteworks Tinder Hemisphere Fire Table

The clean flame of the Tinder Fire Table makes an inviting focal point for any landscape. The simple, elemental form is precast concrete, made locally in Oakland, California. Download the spec sheet here.

Value: $2,750

Starting bid: $700

Private after hours tasting at Vintage Berkeley Elmwood

 

 

A private, in store, after hours tasting at Vintage Berkeley Elmwood for 6-12 people. Vintage Berkeley's wine director will consult privately with the auction winner to either: construct an evening tailored to their vinous preferences OR assemble a fun evening around a theme of his/her own choosing!

 

Vintage Berkeley is a fun, boutique, neighborhood wine shop focused on micro-production wines from around the world, at prices ranging from your usual Monday night value wine to your once-a-year celebration bottle.

 

Value: $500

Naturally dyed, handwoven scarf

Wool scarf, hand woven by 4 year PTA board member Melissa Bottrell. Woven with commercial wool warp and naturally indigo dyed wool yarn.

Value: Priceless

Starting bid: $30

A trip to the Zoo with Rick Kleine and Arun Khana

5th grade teachers Rick and Mr. Khana will take up to ten children to the place where we know our children all belong: the zoo! Win this item and your child will enjoy a trip to the beautiful and sprawling, Oakland Zoo. (Kids pay for their own zoo admission.)

Value: Priceless

Bid per slot: $50  (come early to bid-space is limited)

Four Swing Dance Classes at the Albany YMCA

Now is the time to learn to Swing Dance at the Albany YMCA with Cynthia Barlow (Jefferson Parent) and Dave. These classes are for beginners and those who want to brush up on their steps.  No experience or partners needed.  Instruction followed by time to practice and dance.  This is a fun, social dance evening with great music and professional instruction.

Value: $50

Starting bid: $25

Dads, Bikes and BBQ Party

Bring your bike to get fixed and hang out with other dads to talk (or not talk!) all things bike, while eating BBQ and drinking great stuff that goes with BBQ.

Value: Priceless

$50 per Dad on a Bike

Family portrait session with Shoey Sindel Photography

Photographer, Shoey Sindel, helps clients feel vibrant, beautiful and seen for who they are. She brings a relaxed, confident attitude to her photography and, in turn, her clients show their relaxed and confident selves. Up for auction is a family portrait session with photographer, Shoey Sindel.

Value: $350

Starting bid: $150

Ramen shop gift certificate

 

 

 



The Ramen Shop is a purveyor of artistic, organic, and sustainable ramen. Up for auction is a $100 gift certificate to the shop on College Ave in Oakland.

Value: $100

Starting bid: $50

Granola of the Month Delivered to your Door

 

 

Receive homemade granola delivered to your door for six months! You will receive a 2lb bag of (mostly) organic granola delivered to you every month, from April until September! Don't miss this unique and sweet donation from Jefferson parent, Julian Foley. Try a taste at the auction!

 

 

Mah-Jongg 麻将 Night Party

Join us for Mah-Jongg 麻将 Night! This four player game originated in China, and is played all over Asia and in the U.S.  Similar to Gin Rummy and played with tiles that sound like "chattering sparrows", Mah Jongg  is a fast-paced game of skill, strategy and calculation - with fun and chance thrown into the mix!  We'll teach you how to play, so novices and Mah Jongg lovers alike are welcome.

And when your brain and fingers are taking a break from shuffling the tiles, enjoy cocktails, savory nibbles and decadent desserts.

Your Mah Jongg Night hosts are: Anna Wong, Siobhan Langlois, Monica Lam, and Patricia Mok

Value: Priceless

Starting bid: 12 slots at $75 each (get there and sign up early to reserve yours!)

$75 Gift certificate to Urban Sitter

A $75 gift certificate to Urban Sitter.com 

Need a sitter to attend the auction? Check out UrbanSitter's Jefferson Elementary page for a list of sitters and nannies recommended by fellow Jefferson parents. Its free to browse and easy to book. New customers receive a $50 credit with promo code FREESCHOOL50

Value: $75

Starting bid: $35

$100 gift certificate to Yaza boutique on Solano

Yaza redefines contemporary fashion by gently and subtly incorporating into its garments the inspirations that are acquired from the ancient aesthetics of the nomadic cultures of the Himalayas and beyond. YAZA garments are made of handcrafted textiles featuring intricate details that give you a unique wearable art. When wearing YAZA clothing you will notice the hand-craftsmanship of a small circle of tailors and feel the pride that went into every piece. Up for auction is a $100 gift certificate to the newly opened Yaza boutique on Solano.

Value: $100

Starting bid: $50

Dad's Night 2016

Sarah's Science summer camps gift certificate

 

 

 

Sarah's Science is the Bay Area's premier summer day camp for curious and creative children, ages 5-15, with beautiful locations in Berkeley and Oakland. At Sarah's Science, children enjoy exciting science and nature curriculum with fun, hands-on projects every day.

 

Value: $340

 

Starting bid: $170

 

 

 

Golden Bears summer camp gift certificate



Whether you are have an experienced gymnast or a beginner, Golden Bears gymnastics has the perfect camp for boys, girls, beginners or advanced gymnasts looking for a team camp. Gift certificate for one week of Golden Bears gymnastics summer camp!

Value: $315

Starting bid: $160

Karaoke for the win with Beth, Jackie and Susanne!

 

Do you sing in the shower and car? Are you a karaoke newbie or already a pro? Get the song book out because your time to shine is now, when you win a karaoke party for ten adults! Your hosts will be teacher/sirens Jackie Murillo, Beth Trevor and Susanne Reed. Take their hands and hold on tight as they guide you through the flocked wallpapered walls of the famed Mel-O-Dee Lounge for an unforgettable night of song.  

 

Value: Priceless

 

Starting bid: $300 

 

Mystery adventure with Barb Wenger

Win this, the grab bag of all auction items: an afterschool mystery adventure with first grade teacher, Barb Wenger! The winner and two friends will experience....who knows what?! And who knows where.  Its all a mystery! Unnamed treats will be included. Bid at your own risk.

Value: Priceless

Starting bid: $50

Evening at Kiehl's party for 10

 

 

Kiehl’s, in Berkeley, cordially invites you to an exclusive “Evening at Kiehl’s” for you and up to 10 guests. We will provide sips and sweets as well as our professional expertise and a personalized consultation. You only need to decide whom to bring and when you would like to come! We will happily take care of the rest.

 

Donation Value: $500

 

Starting Bid: $100

Beauty bash at Benefit Cosemetics

 

You will be the talk of the town when you host your very own private party "Beauty Bash". You and your ten guests will be treated to an after hours private party at Benefit Cosmetics Boutique on fourth street in Berkeley. Wine and light appetizers will be served while our beauty artists doll you up after you and your guests are treated to a complimentary brow shape or lash tint.     

value: $600

starting bid: $120

Bowl a Strike with Anne Scheele

Win a trip to go bowling with 2nd grade teacher, (and animal lover) Anne Scheele! The winner and two friends will make a trip out to the lanes to knock down some pins and make some memories!

Value: Priceless

Starting bid: $50

Bowling party for 8-10 at Albany Bowl

Albany bowl is a family-style bowling center that prides itself on being family-friendly, clean and a great choice for family entertainment. Win a two hour bowling party for 8-10 people (shoe rental not included/not to be used as birthday party package).

Value: $100

Starting Bid: $50

Cafe Roma with Charly and Sean Keller

Charly accompanied by 4th grade teacher, Sean Keller, will treat one child and four friends to lemonade and cookies at Cafe Roma!

Value: Priceless

Starting bid: $50

Jefferson 80's Night proudly serves New York Seltzers

Remember these? Its a bubbly blast from the past! Look for your favorite flavor on Saturday, March 12th.

Bar Method gift basket

 

Up for auction is a special gift basket from the Bar Method in Berkeley including: a tank top, water bottle and gift certificate towards $200 worth of classes at the studio!

 

Value: $250

 

Starting bid: $125

Iron Chef with Seonaid Dickenson

Win a cook off competition, Iron Chef style for 6 students total! Students will go to the house of 3rd grade teacher/culinary judge, Seonaid Dickenson, and cook a three course meal using mystery ingredients. After judging, they will sit down together and eat!

Value: Priceless

Bid amount: $50

Foreign Cinema gift certificate

Evolving menus, sensual environment, champagne and oysters on the half shell. Since 1999, Foreign Cinema has remained a magical destination for local, national and international visitors as San Francisco's most enduring dining centers. A San Francisco Chronicle "Top 100 Restaurant" for sixteen consecutive years, Chefs (and Jefferson parents) Gayle Pirie and John Clark's collective visions weave food, wine, cocktails, film and art gallery into one harmonious ambiance. Up for auction is a $125 gift certificate to Foreign Cinema.

Value: $125

Starting bid: $63

Jiu Jitsu class with Jonah Cohn

Win a one time jiu jitsu class taught by kindergarten whisperer and jiu jitsu enthusiast, Jonah Cohn.
The winner of this auction item can bring one friend along, so make it a tag team effort and start bidding! A post work out smoothie is included!

Value: Priceless

Starting bid: $50

Trader Joe's Gift Bag

Win a goodie bag from Trader Joe's! The Berkeley branch is assembling a variety of their most delectable treats from around the store for your enjoyment-look for it on March 12th!

Value: $60

Starting bid: $30

Two One Hour Lessons from Winslow Tennis Academy



Winslow Tennis Academy is for stroke technique, footwork, shot making, fitness and agility, and playing lots of tennis games. We love Ten-And Under Tennis (TAUT) kids, and adults learning for the first time, rediscovering their games, or playing league matches. For more advanced players we teach point tactics and doubles strategy. We're for having fun while becoming better, stronger, happier players.

Up for auction are two one hour tennis lessons with Alexander Winslow, USPTA-certified tennis instructor. Former coach, Men's and Women's Tennis, Bishop O'Dowd High School; former instructor, Berkeley Tennis club; former nationally ranked junior and college varsity player.

Donation value: $130

Starting bid: $50

Children's Fairyland passes for four

Children's Fairyland was the very first "themed" amusement park in the United States as well as the first amusement park designed for families with young children. It was also the park that was a large part of Walt Disney's inspiration for the original Disneyland. Explore the many famous storybook sets and 60-year history of Children's Fairyland with four general admission passes to the park, located on the shores of Lake Merritt.

Value: $40

Starting bid: $20

Rock climbing at Berkeley Ironworks with Abigail Rohr

Rock climbing at Berkeley Ironworks gym for a child and a friend with 5th grade teacher Abigail Rohr. Refuel afterwards at Berkeley Bowl West! (Kids buy their own lunch.)

Value: Priceless

Starting bid: $50

Cal women's basketball game with Barry Fike

Your child and 2-3 friends will enjoy a Cal women's basketball game with basketball enthusiast and 4th grade teacher, Barry Fike! Roll on you Bears!

Value: Priceless

Starting bid: $50

A date at Fenton's Creamery with Jackie Murillo

How sweet it will be when you win a date at the famous, Fenton's creamery in Oakland, for one child and a friend with kindergarten teacher, Jackie Murillo.

Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $50

Vine Street Salon gift certificate

Vine Street salon offers you a diverse group of experienced stylists. This talented group of professionals are fully trained in all aspects of hair care, from cutting to coloring and are well versed in the latest hair care technology. Up for auction is a $100 gift certificate for services at Vine Street Salon in north Berkeley.


Value: $100

Starting bid: $50

Movie meet up with Susanne Reed

Win this item and your child and a friend will go to the movies (and the lobby for refreshments) with first grade teacher and auction emcee, Susanne Reed!

Value: Priceless

Starting bid: $50

Visit San Francisco Chinatown with Mrs. Wong

 

One child plus two school friends will take BART to San Francisco Chinatown and have lunch with kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Anna Wong.

Value: Priceless

Starting bid: $50



Go fly a kite with Beth Trevor

 

 

 

Teacher and wind whisperer Beth Trevor will take one child and a friend on a windy day to fly kites at the Berkeley Marina! Kids will learn about wind direction and speed and will practice blindfolded kite flying!

Value: Priceless

Starting Bid: $50

Oakland A's game with Lisa Rossi

 



Win this item and your child (and a friend) will go to an Oakland A's game with baseball enthusiast and second grade teacher, Lisa Rossi! So, grab a friend, bid, win and have a ball! 

 

Value: Priceless

 

Starting bid: $50

Two tickets to Warriors playoff game

 

 

Up for auction are two tickets to one of the Warriors first round play off games at Oracle Arena. Seats are center court, second level (section 217, row 8, seats 5 & 6) View seating chart here.  Here is your chance to grab the hottest tickets in town during the live auction portion of the evening! Dub Nation!

Value: Priceless

Starting bid: $250

Lunch for two at Chez Panisse

Alice Waters and Chez Panisse are convinced that the best-tasting food is organically and locally grown and harvested in ways that are ecologically sound by people who are taking care of the land for future generations. The quest for such ingredients has always determined the restaurant’s cuisine. Since 1971, Chez Panisse has invited diners to partake of the immediacy and excitement of vegetables just out of the garden, fruit right off the branch, and fish straight out of the sea. In doing so, Chez Panisse has established a network of nearby suppliers who, like the restaurant, are striving for both environmental harmony and delicious flavor. Up for auction is a certificate entitling the winner to lunch for two at Chez Panisse.

Value: $100

Starting bid: $50

Residential design consultation from Sogno Design Group

Gift certificate for three hours of residential design consultation with Kathryn A. Rogers of the Sogno Design Group. View their amazing portfolio of work here.

Value: $450

Starting bid: $225

Pave gift certificate

 

Pavé prides itself on carrying eco-friendly and ethically sourced diamonds and gemstones from around the world, with the majority of their diamonds sourced from Canada. They also use recycled precious metals in all of their stock and custom pieces. In addition, they showcase a rotating selection of fine vintage and estate jewelry. Up for auction is a $300 gift certificate for goods or services at Pave Fine Jewelry.

Value: $300
Starting bid: $150

Admission for 5 to Brushstrokes

Enjoy 5 free admissions to Brushstrokes pottery and art studio! One person can visit 5 times or bring a party of 5 to the spacious art oasis. The studio is for all ages and abilities, no experience necessary. Stop by, slow down, and make something beautiful a Brushstrokes. *Auction item is for studio fee only, pottery is priced separately.

Sports Basement Gift Certificate

$50 Gift certificate to Sports Basement. Rent equipment, take a class or outfit your family for all of your general sporting and outdoor activities.

Value: $50
Starting bid: $25

Principal for the Day

Win this special live auction item and your child will get to be principal of Jefferson Elementary for the day! The student principal for the day can sit (or spin!) in the principal's chair, make announcements on the school P.A. system, hand out ROCKS certificates and, best of all, call an extra recess for their grade!

Access to the staff bathroom and to unlabeled lunches in the staff fridge are negotiable.

Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $200

Farm Burger Gift Certificate

 

At Farm Burger, our burgers are made from grass fed beef, dry-aged, and ground fresh. Our cattle are fattened and finished on sweet grass, never fed antibiotics or growth hormones, and always humanely raised and handled. Our menu is chef driven, seasonal, and sourced from local farms.Our space is convivial and comfortable –because eating is a celebration to be shared. Our food makes ethical eating easy. $25 Gift certificate to Farm Burger on 9th street at Gilman Ave.

 

Value: $25

Starting Bid: $13

Russian River Vacation

Just an hour and a half from Berkeley, this comfortable three-bedroom house on the Russian River is yours to enjoy for a 3-day weekend. Located near the Sonoma Coast west of Guerneville, the house features riverfront views with access to the river for kayaking and swimming. Only miles from spectacular Sonoma coast beaches, Russian River valley wineries and Armstrong Woods State Park. Great for one or two families. Big front and back yards, deck, grill, fireplace, zip line and kayaks.

Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $300