February 2006 Archives

We are counting down to March 12!

HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• Join the list of sponsors and donors! Don't forget you can grow your donation with a company match!
  
• Now is the time to invite family, friends, and co-workers. The invitations are in the mail or you can access one by downloading it from the following links: Front | Back | Response Card
  
• Volunteer to help! We have more than 80 items for the auction!
  
• Questions? Contact Dawn at 709-9500 or dawn@morningsideacademy.org
  

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS AND DONORS:

Vulcan Inc. - $ 5,000
Darren and Cherie Laybourn - $ 3,900
Microsoft Matching Gift - $3,900
Washington Mutual - $ 2,500
PEMCO Insurance - $ 1,000
O'Brien Auto Group - $ 1,000
BGF Performance Systems $ 1,000
Mary Maddox - $ 500
Jaguar Land Rover - $ 100

LOOK AT WHAT WE HAVE SO FAR:

Artwork

Links are provided to view representative work of each artist/informational only

• Weathered by Time, Paul Horiuchi, Framed 10-color lithograph. Local exhibit at the Gordon Woodside/John Braseth Gallery, http://www.woodsidebrasethgallery.com/current.html
• Spirit, Bird, Puzzle, Alden Mason, Framed original oil crayon with watercolors, http://www.fosterwhite.com/dynamic/artist.asp?ArtistID=141
• The 12 Labors of Hercules, Michael Spafford, lithograph, limited edition print, http://worldartviews.com/artman/publish/article_125.html
• Studio Bed, Norman Lundin, lithograph, limited edition http://www.davisandcline.com/Artist-Info.cfm?ArtistsID=333&Object
• Inspirational Tiles, Irene Otis, Hand painted tiles, http://www.irenes-tiles.com
• Playful Recycling, Charlene Souriano, original wall hanging.
• Playful Recycling, Charlene Souriano, original wall hanging. #L 4A
• Glass Nuvo bowl, Fireworks #L 6A\
• Lisa St. Amand photoprint The Tragedy #A 2
• Lisa St. Amand photoprint Hotfinger #A 3
• Patty Smukowski, Lalique crystal duck #A 4
• Usef Uzel pictograph #A 5
• Morningside Art Trays (4) #L 13, 14, 16, 17
• Morningside Art Mirror #L 15

Vacations

• 1 week in a condo in Hood River, Oregon #L 2V
  
• 4- day weekend in a Methow Valley cabin #L 3V
  
• President Week 2007 in Pueblo Bonito oceanfront resort, 1 BR Suite, luxury 5-star accommodations #L 8V
  
• 1 BR suite in Nuevo Vallarta for one week #L 27V
  

Tours

• King 5 Tour Package #L 10E
  
• Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Tour #E 27
  

Wines

• Private wine tasting for 30 at E.B. Foote Winery
  
• Private wine tasting and tour for 10 with hors d'oeuvres at Hoodsport Winery
  
• Case of Northwest wines
  

Entertainment

• 4 Mariner's tickets with parking #L 25E
  
• Family Sonics tickets with “ball kid” privileges #E 21
  
• A day at the races- Emerald Downs #E 2
  
• Billiards for 20 at Jillian's #E 3
  
• 4 Victoria Clipper tickets #L 11E
  
• 4 IMAX tickets at Pacific Science Center #E 9
  
• Family pass to Pioneer Farm Museum #E 10
  
• Remlinger Farms admission for 4 #E 12
  
• VIP tickets to 2 Sonics game with food #L 28E
  
• Dinner at the Seattle Firehouse #L 23E
  
• Ride along with Seattle police force #L 24E
  
• Family fun pack for the Children's Museum #E 18
  
• Wake boarding lessons and BBQ #L 32E
  
• Pool Party (summertime) for 8 children #E 1
  
• 2 tickets to “Pippin” at 5th Ave. Theatre #E 4
  
• 2 tickets to Six Flags California #E 16
  
• 2 tickets to Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theatre #E 17
  
• 1 ticket for Salmon dinner and round trip boat trip to Blake Island #E 22
  
• 2 tickets to Village Theatre #E 23
  
• Friends and Family Membership to Wing Luke Asian Museum #E 24
  
• Wolf adoption and 2 free passes to Wolf Haven International #E 26
  
• Sailing lessons from the Center for Wooden Boats #L 30E
  
• 2 movie passes at Regal #E 11
  
• Golf for 3 at Broadmoor Golf Club #E 13
  
• Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Tour #E 27
  
• Indoor Climbing lesson (1) Mini Mountain #E 5
  
• Indoor Ski/ snowboard lesson (1) #E 6
  
• Indoor batting session (1) #E 7
  
• Northwest Puppet center tickets 2 #E 8
  
• Science Fiction Museum membership #E 14
  
• Seattle International Children's Festival #E 15
  
• The Empty Space Theatre tickets #E 19
  
• The Museum of Flight 2 passes #E 20
  
• Wings Aloft Discovery Flight #E 25
  
• Suncadia Resort golf for 4 #L 29E
  
• Private wine tasting for 30 at E. B. Foote Winery #L 5E
  
• Private wine tasting and tour for 10 with hors d'oeuvres #E 28
  

Gift Cards

• Artists & Craftsman Supply #GC 3
  
• Walgreen's #GC 11
  
• Hotwire Online Coffeehouse #GC 8
  
• Barnes and Noble #GC 1
  
• Arena Sports #GC 2
  
• Artswest #GC 4
  
• Build a Bear Workshop #GC 5
  
• Carmela's #GC 6
  
• Display and Costume #GC 7
  
• Pioneer Organics #GC 9
  
• Science, Art and More #GC 10
  

Hotels

• 1 night at the Residence Inn by Marriott #L 20H
  
• 1 night at the Grand Hyatt Seattle #L 31H
  

Restaurants/ Don't Cook Tonight: Gift cards

• Ivar's/ Kid Valley #R 8
  
• Julia's #R 9
  
• Designed Dinners #R 4
  
• Daniel's Broiler #R 3
  
• Duke's Chowder House #R 6
  
• Paddy Coyne's Irish Pub #R 10
  
• Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar #R 11
  
• The Islander #R 5
  
• 10 Mercer #R 1
  
• Benihana #R 2
  
• Earth and Ocean Restaurant #R 7
  

Coupons

• Dick's Drive- In coupons and gift box #RC 3
  
• Taco Time #RC 1
  
• World Wraps #RC 2
  

Items

• X-Box 360 #L 21I
  
• Game assortment and accessories for a Sony PSP Player #I 34
  
• Basket of Children's books #I 1
  
• Purse and Belt #I 2
  
• Floral Divider #I 3
  
• New DVD's (2) #I 6
  
• 2 pairs of earrings #I 9
  
• 3 pillows with metal flower embroidery from Nordstrom's #I 18
  
• Adobe Creative Suite 2 (Windows) #L19I
  
• Video Karaoke #I 21
  
• Autographed Big Bid photo with feather #L 26I
  
• 6 toothbrushes (electric) #I 24
  
• Tully's Gift Box #I 28
  
• Autographed football (UWA) #I 29
  
• Ritz Camera digital enlargement #I 22
  
• Ceramic clay plate by Ruth Younker #I 23
  
• Dawn Foods ice cream toppings #I 4
  
• Eastside Pediatric dental—Pine table and chairs #I 5
  
• Hand knit scarf by Kelli #I 7 and 8
  
• Hui: Backpacks bear/panda #I 10 and 11
  
• Hui: Fabric #I 12, 13, 14
  
• Hui: Necklace #I 32, 33
  
• Hui: girl's necklace #I 34
  
• Hui: Twin bedspread set #I 15
  
• Hui: Scrapbooking kit #I 16
  
• Hui: Collage and memo board #I 17
  
• Museum Quality Framing #I 19
  
• O'Berto Sausage Company #I 20
  
• Sunset Books #I 25
  
• Kid skis/Tommer #I 26
  
• Snowboard #I 27
  
• Yuen Lui studio sitting/8 x 10 portrait #I 30
  
• Case of Northwest Wines #I 31
  
• Autographed Sonics Jacket #L I1
  
• SARDA jewelry, pendant, bracelet, and earrings #L 22I
  

Services

• 5 items for jewelry appraisal #S 2
  
• Ortho Exam and basket #S 3
  
• Joevir Salon Services #S 4
  
• One month of dance lessons at Kathy's #S 5
  
• Stress Management Assessment by Mary Scholz #S 6
  
• Pilates Instruction/Susie McGee Lowdermilk #S 7
  
• Tubs Seattle, Spa Suite #S 10
  
• 1 month unlimited dance classes American Dance Inst. #S 1
  
• Thrifty car rental 3-day car #S 8
  
• Thrifty car rental airport parking #S 9
  

Desserts

• Rover's Opera Cake #D 1
  

Here is a rough sketch of the evening we have planned so far. Imagine yourself dining at the Lake Union Café with a spectacular view of the Seattle skyline. An adult evening is promised, beginning at 4pm, of friendship and celebration. Spectacular food, thanks to the chefs at The Lake Union Cafe and our connection with Shelly Gomavitz, current parent and owner, who is so graciously providing us with a great deal on the evening's dinner.

As the evening begins, you enjoy the wonderful sounds of The Josh Rawlings Trio as you pick up your auction materials and program. You wander amidst the multitude of items donated by family, friends and businesses. You can hardly believe your eyes as you see so many highly sought after items. Quickly, your pen moves to place your bid. And then, it's time to meet some of the artists who have come to exhibit their work and who have donated a piece that later will be up for bid in the Live Auction. You eat your dinner, enjoy some wine or beer or a refreshing soft drink and wait for the Live Auction to begin with Jerry Toner.

It is so wonderful to raise money for a school that has helped thousands of kids to catch up and get ahead. You listen to some touching success stories and then you are ready to claim the items you have won in the Silent Auction. But wait, the Dessert Frenzy is about to begin.

"What a great evening! It will likely be labeled the social event of the season. And, to think, it was a fundraiser too," you say to yourself as you walk out the door and feel the cool evening breeze on your face as you approach your car. "I can't wait until next year for our next event," you whisper to your significant other or to anyone who will listen.