The Paving the Way Live and Silent Auctions raise over $100,000 each year for Larkin Street’s youth with the wonderful generosity of our PTW auction donors. Come to Paving the Way on March 8th to bid on these amazing items, Buy Tickets here. To donate an auction item, fill out the Silent Auction Donor Form.
2013 Live Auction Items
SAILING IN STYLE ON AMERICA’S CUP USA 76
Host a sailing trip for up to 20 on the historic America’s Cup winner, USA 76 on San Francisco Bay. The AC76, 84 feet in length and still in top condition, won 21 races with the America’s Cup U.S. Team, ORACLE Racing, on her way through the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series in the 2003 Cup races in New Zealand and was the only boat to beat SUI 64 from Switzerland – twice.
- Sailing on America’s Cup 84’ USA 76
- 20 guests
- 2 hour trip
- Mutually agreeable date in 2013
Opening Bid: $2,000
Donated by Brad Webb
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A SF GIANT’S HOME RUN
Take a group of up to 16 out to the ballgame in 2013 and enjoy VIP status in a luxurious skybox at ATT Park. Feast away with a $500 credit towards your group’s lunch and beverages. Then the best part! The winner of this package will be underwriting a day of excitement and fun for 8-10 Larkin Street youth including tickets to a Giants game, pregame “meet and greet” with relief pitcher, Jeremy Affeldt, and gift cards for lunch at the ballpark.
- Skybox for 16 guests at ATT Park
- $500 credit for food & beverages
- Underwrite 8-10 Larkin Street youth outing to ATT Park for a game with meet up with Jeremy Affeldt
- Mutually agreeable date during the 2013 Season
Opening Bid: $2,500
Donated by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP – SFGiants & Jeremy Affeldt
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THE FRENCH LAUNDRY & MEADOWOOD FOR FOUR
Dinner for four at Thomas Keller’s acclaimed restaurant, the French Laundry in Yountville, including an insider’s tour of the kitchens. Winner will receive personal assistance with scheduling the date for dinner reservations. Dinner date not restricted, seating based upon availability. Includes a one night stay for 4 at Meadowood Napa Valley (available Sunday through Thursday nights during the months of November, 2013 through July, 2014 based on availability).
- Dinner for 4 guests at the French Laundry in Yountville
- Reservation scheduling assistance
- Kitchen tour
- Dinner date not restricted, seating based upon availability
- One night for 4 at Meadowood Napa Valley
- Meadowood available Sunday-Thursday, November 2013-July 2014
Opening Bid: $3,000
Donated by The French Laundry – Meadowood Napa Valley - John & Michele Ruskin – Mary Prchal
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A UNIQUE ART TOUR AT OLIVER RANCH WITH LUNCH &
WINE TASTING IN SONOMA
Enjoy a 2-3 hour private tour for up to 16 guests at the Oliver Ranch in Geyserville. Located in the heart of Sonoma County, 70 miles north of San Francisco, Oliver Ranch is home to 18 remarkable site-specific installations. Commissioning works by 18 artists including Richard Serra and Bruce Nauman, Steve and Nancy Oliver have established a world renowned outdoor sculpture collection. Steve Oliver, former SFMOMA board president, leads the tour and will delight you with his stories and history of each installation. Top off the day with lunch hosted at the nearby home of Board Member Mary Prchal, offering views of the beautiful Healdsburg surroundings. Enjoy winetasting led by award-winning winemaker Scott Lindstrom-Dake from Thumbprint Cellars. Available on a mutually agreeable date on Saturday or Sunday morning in mid- September to the end of October 2013.
- Sculpture tour led by Steve Oliver
- Up to 16 guests
- Gourmet lunch in Healdsburg home
- Wine tasting with award-winning winemaker
- Mutually agreeable date; Saturday or Sunday morning; Fall 2013
Opening Bid: $2,000
Donated by Oliver Ranch Foundation – Thumbprint Cellars – Mary Prchal
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ESCAPE TO THE SWISS ALPS
Enjoy 2 round trip economy tickets to Geneva, Switzerland with complimentary meals, beverages and cocktails courtesy of Lufthansa then spend a glorious 7 days/nights at Châlet Le Cocon (“the cocoon”) near the quaint village of La Barboleuse, in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, featuring stunning alpine views from its three levels. The chalet sleeps 6 with 3 bedrooms and 3 and a half baths plus sauna. With direct access to summer hiking, winter skiing, and glacier viewing, you will enjoy the best of Switzerland right outside your doorstep.
- One week at a stunning Swiss chalet
- 6 guests
- 2 round trip tickets on Lufthansa from SF to Geneva
- Mutually agreeable date (through March 7, 2014)
Opening Bid: $4,000
Donated by Janet Hunter and David B. Zenoff – Lufthansa
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A HAT TRICK FOR SPORTS FANS
Join America’s Cup winner and Team USA Skipper, Jimmy Spithill, SF Giant’s CEO Larry Baer AND Superbowl champion Ronnie Lott with your guest for three, separate, fun, entertaining and informative lunches hosted by Board member Julie Harkin at three Bay Area hotspots. Find out what Larry Baer is looking forward to in this year’s MLB season, how Spithill outmaneuvers his fellow skippers on the AC race course and what Ronnie Lott thinks about Jim Harbaugh’s coaching talent. Just think of the bragging rights!
- 3 separate lunches for two guests hosted by Julie Harkins
- Larry Baer
- Jimmy Spithill
- Ronnie Lott
- Mutually agreeable date in 2013
Opening Bid: $1,800
Donated by Jimmy Spithill – Larry Baer – Ronnie Lott – Julie Harkins
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A NAPA DINNER PARTY LIKE NO OTHER
A gourmet dinner for 8 with Michelin One Star chef Mark Dommen from One Market Restaurant at the elegant home of Phil Schlein in Oakville. Includes a private tour for 8 at Opus Winery and accommodations for one night for 8 in 2 guesthouses on the property. Mutually agreeable date in 2013.
- Dinner for 8 guests with Chef Mark Dommen in Oakville
- Tour of Opus Winery
- One night’s accommodation for 8 guests (4 rooms) in guest houses
- Mutually agreeable date in 2013
Opening Bid: $3,200
Donated by Phil Schlein – Opus One Winery – Chef Mark Dommen – One Market Restaurant
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SAIL THE BAY WITH AN AMERICA’S CUP LEGEND
One very lucky winner will enjoy a 1-2 hour sailing trip on one of the America’s Cup World Series AC45 catamarans skippered by ORACLE Team USA skipper, Jimmy Spithill, winner of the 33rd America’s Cup race in 2010 and helmsman in the upcoming 2013 competition on the Bay. Bring one guest to sit aboard the ORACLE Racing protector boat to photograph your fun while you ride on the AC45 and watch, first-hand, these elite sailing athletes practice their moves in preparation for the America’s Cup races in September. Then enjoy VIP status with a full day of fun including open bar for you and your guest at the America’s Cup Club 72 VIP hospitality tent at the northend of Pier 29 overlooking the finish line (specific date between July 12 and August 4th).
- Sailing trip for 2 guests with Jimmy Spithill (one on ORACLE Racing’s AC45 catamaran and one on an assist boat
- 2 hours
- Mutually agreeable date in 2013
- 4 tickets (VIP access) to Club 72 at Pier 29 (a specific date between July 12-August 4)
Opening Bid: $3,000
Donated by ORACLE Racing – Jimmy Spithill – PwC
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EXCLUSIVE “TASTEVINS” WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE
IN BURGUNDY, FRANCE
A once-in-a-lifetime experience for true wine aficionados to travel to Burgundy, France and be part of the world renown Hospices de Beaune Wine Tasting and Auction.
A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity! Read all about it…
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WELCOME BACK TO THE WORLD SERIES SF GIANTS
Watch two-time World Series winners, the San Francisco Giants from your own private Skybox for 16 of your favorite friends or family at ATT Park. This package includes a pregame field visit for 4. View world series trophy pending availability. Mutually agreeable date during the 2013 Season.
- Skybox for 16 guests at ATT Park
- Pregame field visit for 4
- Mutually agreeable date during the 2013 Season
Opening Bid: $2,500
Donated by the San Francisco Giants
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A WHALE OF A WEEK IN NANTUCKET
Enjoy two round trip tickets on Jet Blue to Nantucket, a delightful island off of Cape Cod, then relax during a one week stay for up to 7 guests at 8 Westminster Street, a sea captain’s house built in 1807. This historic home with 4 bedrooms and spacious garden is just steps from Main Street’s shopping and restaurant scene and a short bike ride to Nantucket beaches. Mutually agreeable date in 2013.
- One week at historic home in Nantucket
- 7 guests
- 2 roundtrip tickets on Jet Blue
- Mutually agreeable date in 2013
Opening Bid: $2,500
Donated by Annie Ellicott – Jet Blue
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A LUXURIOUS LUNCH WATCHING
THE AMERICA’S CUP
Visit the all-new Wilkes Bashford with a $1,000 gift certificate to plan your outfit, then get into race mode for the America’s Cup! Enjoy a light lunch courtesy of Grace Lee with up to 9 additional guests at a view home on Broadway in Pacific Heights while you watch the 34th America’s Cup races in September 2013. Follow the drama as two world class competitors battle it out in sailing’s most prestigious race pitting the winner of the Louis Vuitton Challenger Cup against ORACLE Team USA. Mutually agreeable date September 7-13, 2013.
- 10 guests watch the America’s Cup races from a “view” home
- Gourmet light lunch catered by Grace Lee
- $1,000 gift certificate – Wilkes Bashford
- Mutually agreeable date September 7-13, 2013
Opening Bid: $2,000
Donated by Phyllis Shapiro – Grace Lee – Wilkes Bashford
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BE A CATAMARAN RACER FOR A DAY
Enjoy a 2 hour sail for 2 guests aboard the Extreme 40 SmartRecruiters racing catamaran as professional sailors show you all the right moves as you tack and jybe around San Francisco Bay. Designed by Olympic champion Yves Loday, the Extreme 40 is one of the fastest inshore racing catamarans and served as a training boat for America’s Cup teams before the AC45’s were available. Built of carbon fiber, this elegant catamaran is fast and lightweight and is able to reach speeds of 35 knots on flat water in full racing mode. If you’re not an America’s Cup sailor, chances are this will be your fastest day ever out on San Francisco Bay! Mutually agreeable date in Spring or Fall 2013.
- 2 hour sailing trip on San Francisco Bay
- 2 guests
- Mutually agreeable date in Spring or Fall 2013
Opening Bid: $1,500
Donated by Jerome Ternynck
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Contact Information
For further information on the event, tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or auction items, contact events@larkinstreetyouth.org or call (415) 673.0911 ext. 306.