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Emilion and walk cobbled streets to its unique underground church. Bike winding roads between ancient houses by the Garonne and cruise down the river by boat. Enjoy a vineotherapy spa, Michelin- starred dining, and taste wines at the region’s best estates (even Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte!).
• A star-studded evening—literally—for eight at the beautiful new Portola Valley home of Peggy Schmidt and Joe Tobacco. Following a gourmet dinner, guests can check out the summer constellations using Joe’s Celestron telescope high in Alpine Hills, where the view is undiminished. This would be a great treat for special friends, or a super birthday celebration.
• The Avalos family’s spectacular home on the Pacific in Cabo San Lucas can be yours for the week. It sleeps five couples and includes use of a pool, spa, car and incomparable beach.
• A luxurious treat a little closer to home would be 18 holes for three at the elegant San Francisco Golf Club. Any player, from novice to expert, will enjoy this course, and it would make a wonderful centerpiece to a memorable day in the city.
• You couldn’t get better seats than orchestra 10th row center at the San Francisco Opera House, and you couldn’t find a more beautiful and classic ballet than Giselle, as performed on May 11 by the world- class San Francisco Ballet. This treat comes paired with a certificate for dinner at "Jardiniere," near the Opera House.
• The coveted progressive dinner for 26 people, hosted by Priory administrators, is back this year by popular demand. The lucky winners will begin with
cocktails on Church Square, be chauffeuredtothehomeof Johnand Nancy Newman for dinner, and then
close the evening with an array of desserts, coffee and fun in the Father Christopher Room.
"All of this wouldn’t be happening without the amazing creativity and hard work of a terriffic committee. The best way to thank them is just to come and have a great time," said Connie Klein. Connie and Michelle Green are chairing this year’s event.
And one can indulge with a clear conscience. “The proceeds of this, the Priory’s only fund-raising event, are crucial to the annual budget, which supports small class size and the quality of Priory education we all expect,” said Headmaster Molak.
"We are pleased at the continuing success of the auction. It provides an essential component of the revenue we need to cover the increasing cost of our educational program," said Wayne Davison, Board of Trustees Chair. Wayne and Cindy Davison chaired the auction in 1999 and 2000 and continue to be irreplaceable volunteers.
"Every year, I think ‘we’ll never top this one.’ But somehow, the next year, the volunteers always do. It’s great to enjoy a festive time, and especially to see the alumni and old friends that I don’t see frequently. I always have a great time—
everyone does," said Father Martin.
—C. Dobervich
An official ‘49ers ball signed by the players of the 2001 season is almost impossible to find—but the Priory auction has one. It comes enclosed in a protective Lucite case.
Sneak Preview!
www.woodsidepriory.com--click on "Auction".
Free tuition or $10,000! Second prize is $2,500 towards
tuition or take the cash. Call Virginia Taylor at 650-598-9181 to purchase your raffle ticket.
Could these student helpers at last year’s auction be smiling at thesightoftheadultsdancing? Finesse,thebandthatwasgreat for listening or dancing last year, will be back.
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