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“Hitch your wagon to a star.”Ralph Waldo Emerson

Emerson’s famous quote are the words that inspired this year’s Taste of the Triangle theme to Reach for the Stars!

Words not only to inspire the decorations, but words to reflect upon why we are here. As parents and educators and those who support EdUCate!, we only want the best for all of our children. We want them to reach for the stars, whether in academics, the arts, in sports, or in community service. Success comes in trying your best, not always being the best. But our children can’t try to reach for those goals, if they don’t have the resources to do so. That’s where EdUCate! and our annual Taste of the Triangle steps in.

For over 20 years now, EdUCate! has continued to lend a helping hand to UC students to reach for the stars by raising over $1.4 million, which has funded teacher, principal, and cluster grants. Everything from art supplies to the establishment of the Math Academy has been provided to aid our educational community.

I attribute the success of EdUCate! to the support of UC’s parents -- both direct and indirect. Our strong community backing with both time and finances towards EdUCate!’s goal of supporting the five University City public schools is a unique model for other communities and a reflection of UC being more than a neighborhood. We are a family, and as parents in that family, we wish the best for the children.

My hope is when all our children are grown and become parents, we have done our job of being the role model stars that they will emulate. We parents have the power to create a future generation of celebrities -- in education, in science, in medicine, in finance, in music, in arts, in media, in public service. Support our children as they hitch their wagon to the star calling their name.

Now, let’s all show our support by enjoying the Taste. I think the committee and EdUCate! has once again reached for our own stars in planning the event, please thank them. Be an EdUCate! star and celebrate with food, drink, song, dance, friendship...and lots of auction bidding!

Welcome to an evening where together, we will reach for the stars!

Jemma Samala2015 Taste of the Triangle Chair


University City Foundation for Public SchoolsOur mission: to improve the quality of our children’s education by providing supplemental resources to University City public schools.

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Welcome to the 21st Anniversary of Taste of the Triangle 2015

Program:5:30 pm VIP Registration Begins

6:00 pm VIP Reception Highlighting

EdUCate! Math Academy and Fund-An-Item

6:30 pm Registration for Main Event Begins

7:00 pm Main Event and Silent Auction Bidding

7:00 to 9:00 pm Tastings from Featured Restaurants

9:00 pm Silent Auction Bidding Ends

9:15 pm Checkout Begins (Time Approximate)

9:00-10:30 pm Dancing on the Patio


Music Provided By:

Many thanks to the student musicians for donating your time and talent this evening.

Auctioneer:Mr. Tony Calabrese is our auctioneer in the VIP reception this evening.

Silent Auction Mobile Bidding:Mobile bidding and checkout for our fantastic silent auction baskets is being handled by Auctions By Cellular (ABC).

Photography:Thank you to EdUCate! board member Greg Hom and students from UC High School for capturing photographic memories tonight. Be sure to stop by the red carpet to have your keepsake photo taken. Pho-tos may be picked up at the checkout tables as you leave the event this evening.

DJ:Our DJ this evening is DJ Rich from HD Mobile DJs.

Flute ChoirConducted by Brandon CorenmanMusic Director, UCHSAngela ChenDaniel ChenJenna HomAnnaly KeodaraAnastasia ShiryaevaLorenzo Van MunozDarcy WuhrmannLeana Yearwood

UCHS String QuintetVivian Chou - violinAidan Fitzpatrick - violinAnna Lozada - violaHenry Helmuth - celloJordan Collins - cello


Restaurants (Menu Items Subject to Change)

On the PatioBJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse:Grilled Chicken Alfredo, BBQ Chicken Salad and an Assortment of Deep Dish Pizzas

Cozymel’s La Jolla:Mini Tacos Salads with Sour Cream, Guacamole and Pico de Gallo (w/wo Meat)

Dan Diegos Euro Café:Bread Pudding with Jameson’s Flavored Caramel Sauce

Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant:Mediterranean Pasta

Lorna’s Italian Kitchen:Gnocchi Salsa Rosa with Mushrooms and Peas

SAVOR…La Jolla:Chicken Breast Piccata with a Mélange of Mushrooms Served on Parsnip/Potato Mash

The French Gourmet:Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Boursin Cheese and Fig Onion Chutney on Baguette

UCHS Culinary Club:Sweet and Sour Meatballs on a Bed of Rice

Zel’s Del Mar:Ceviche


In the Dining RoomBoudin Bakery:Bruschetta on Sliced Sourdough and Spinach Feta Cheese Dip

Corner Bakery Café:Chicken Pesto Cavatappi, Bundt Bites and Mini Cookies

Eureka!:Bruschetta, Watermelon Salad and Butterscotch Pudding

NINE-TEN:Spicy Lamb Meatballs with English Pea Hummus and Grilled Bread

Outcast Grill:Shakshuka

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro:Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Spring Rolls

Specialty’s Bakery & Café:Semi-Sweet Cookies and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

The Melting Pot:Dessert Chocolate Fondue with Assorted Dippers

Veggie Grill:Chicken Street Tacos and Mexican Corn


Giving Club*(January 1, 2014 through April 26, 2015 Supporters)

Founder’s Circle ($5000.00 < $9999.00) AnonymousBrook and Tom FeerickTerri and Steve GrayDrs. Bruce Robbins and R. Elaine HansonSalesforce.comCaryl Lees Witte-Century 21 AwardU.C. Marketplace

President’s Council ($2500.00


Robert and Brooke ChoiFrances and Robert ClarenceColdwell Banker Residential BrokerageConsor Intellectual Asset ManagementColleen and Richard DoeringElizabeth FremontMark and Ann FulcherWilliam and Dianna GreerSandra and Richard GroebnerDr. Bradley Spitz and Ms. Jo GuinnAndrea Harrison and Brian BarnhorstKaren and Dan HarveyMr. and Mrs. Roger HewittKenway and Jeanne HoeyMr. Paul Nierman and Ms. Deborah HorwitzGina and Kent JohnsonKelley and Darren KlassenEric and Lori LongstreetDiane and Michael LuekeBonnie MacRitchieMarie and Mike MinnickDr. and Mrs. John PersonJan Pretorious and Karen Purvis, CPAKim RobertsMichelle and Jesse RubinGoody and Brian SiboldBrian and Meghan StarnesMary TaylorLouis Tommasino, CPA, P.C.Hilde and Ton van DaelenMarshall Varano and Tama Becker-VaranoHolly and Jeffrey WolfKarie Wright

Friend’s Club ($250.00 < $499.00) Karen BalySusan Wilson and Mark BanhamBrookie BestTracy BlackDerick and Alexis BoernerBarbara CalabreseMary CareyStephen Celniker

Lucy ChongLisa ChurchillBradford DenisonChristine Esau and Evan PowersRojielynn and Ronald FayAndreas FreundBruce and Lucy GoodwinHeidi HansenJames Hibert and Donna MulcahyGreg Hom and Sharon JoeChris JuarezEdward and Patricia LangillCarol Ann and George W. LattimerMichael and Catherine LesterAlphonse and LeWayne LorangHeidi and Bill LyonMarrokal Construction CompanyBrendan McCarthyDr. and Mrs. Richard McNealKaren Arden and Paul McRaeKurt and Dena MeederJeffrey and Angela MinerPeter and Karen NewmanLisa and Anders NybergJeff and Stephanie OliveroQualcommJohn RaetzDeborah and David RamirezConnie RootenBernard and Grace SteinbergerMelissa StephensonMaryAnn StewartTheresa SzeLacey TichenorAmy and Michael TostadoTony and Tabatha TovarLouise WattsMarie and Stephen WebberTimothy WilkinsonMilo and Susan WorshamDawn YandelLarry Yandel Memorial Fund

Honor Roll II (100.00 < $249.00)Fritz and Susana AhernJamie ApodacaCarolina ArayaKaren BanksJohn Bassler UC Realtor GroupLori Bende Golden Triangle Optometric CenterThomas BergeMichelle BrookmanRonald and Jennifer BryanTyler and Megan BrydenAlyssa BrzenskiChristopher and Marie ByrdLaura CartierLuda ChumakovaChelsea and Bruce CochraneJordan ColmanEric DavidBrian EllisonLouise and Victor EnglemanJohn Lee EvansJennifer and Anthony EverginJulie FelixWilliam and Alicia FloresElizabeth FortDelton and Carrie GarciaTim GentnerLuke and Laura GeorgalasCristin HagamanRick and Suzanne HaganDr. and Mrs. Richard HagstromLinda HannaJulia HicksElayne and Sean HudsonDr. Brian and Ruby HuizarNancy and Bill IveyLarry KadingThomas and Pamela KellySteve Knox and Robert PoramboKnox ServicesArash and Diana KouhiChris KuekerAmanda Johnson LeeJing Luo and Xiangdong Yao


David and Andrea LynchJames and Janet MaddenRichard and Judith MadsenVipan MakkarLynda MasseyMeleen and Mark MichalekYukiko MiyamotoDianna MochalkinKimberly MooreArash NasseriNIACKimberly OberrechtKira and Bob OldsDawn OlsonCameron and Katie ParkerDaniel and Ilynn PenaJohn and Suzanne PewDaniel and Catherine PickMichael and Nancy PriceHeather and David RayDusty and Kevin ReischThe Rice Family FoundationMarti and Michael RowanRob and Claire ShaughnessyJanet and Steve ShieldsJulia and Jeremy SimmonsKathleen SkullyLaurel and Daniel SlaterDerek and Wendy SmithMichael and Aly SteinSusan and Ronald StynBrent and Staci TorgesonMarsha and Gerald ToyenDiane and Buddy VoitMalcolm Williamson and Danielle WellanderKaren WilsheCathy and Bryan Wright

Honor Roll I (< $100.00) Dr. Randolph Alexander D.D.S., M.S.Monica AllenMarc BaileyDonna BartleyChristopher and Linda Beresford

Barry and Jacqueline BernsteinDavid BlaineBoudin Holdings Inc.Eugene Brandon and Rebecca ColeDonna BridgesDoug BryantSteve CalvaoYun ChenStephanie CherquiMaria CookJunxun DaiKatie Dunahoo Enterprises IncMs. Celia EspinozaStephanie Feudjio FeupeMichael FilioMarc FleischmanMr. and Mrs. Phil FowlerSusan and Walter GiestingDenise GleavesLaraine GlickmanBenjamin GrupeLeilei GuoDaina HartinStephen HoukSteve and Jennifer JentzschMs. Laura JiMr. and Mrs. Donald P. KargHyun Jeong LeeYoungjun LeeMasoumeh MemarianCdr. Nigal E. and Joan MillerBill and Barbara MitchellMarcia and Robert MunnDavid and Leah NelsonClint and Paula ObrigewitchLippe OsterhofDaniel and Laura PearceTodd and Louise PickeringLindy PickinpaughAlejandro RamosPatricia RobertsonMs. Jennifer RyanMehrak and Rick SelbyJennifer SelleckMs. Marion SipePia and Manish Sud

Giving Club (cont.)


Giving Club (cont.)

*EdUCate! thanks you for purchasing Taste of the Triangle tickets. Giving Club excludes purchase of event tickets per IRS regulations. We regret any errors in Giving Club levels.

Jane TeranesDayna ThompsonMana UsuiShabana VignissonMarcos and Linda VillalobosKim VoKristen Webb and Kelly LyndonArthur and Lan WolfkindConnie WongAlyson YamadaJin YangYun Zong


Silent Auction Protocol

Welcome to the Taste of the Triangle Silent Auction, where all items have been donated and all proceeds benefit the students of the five public schools of University City. To participate in the Silent Auction, you will need to:

REGISTER: To place bids, or make a donation, register your Smartphone with an ABC staff member in RED. ABC staff members are also available as “Personal Shoppers” should you prefer to bid/donate through them.

DONATE: Simply click the donate button “$” on your Smartphone and enter an amount, or reply to any message from ABC with the word GIVE and an amount. Example: GIVE 100.

BID VIA SMARTPHONE: The system will repopulate the minimum bid required for each item you would like to place a bid. If you would like to bid higher than the minimum bid, just enter a new amount and click BID. To have the ABC system automatically bid for you, select AUTO, enter the amount you wish to bid up to, and then select BID. The system will bid incrementally up to the designated amount each time someone bids against you. If no one bids against you, the minimum bid will remain.

BID VIA TEXT: To see the current bid on an item, reply to any message from ABC with the item’s 3-digit item number. The ABC system will notify you of the current bid, as well as the minimum bid required. Example: 102. If you wish to place a bid on the item, reply with the 3-digit item number and the amount you would like to bid. No dollar sign ($) needed. Example: 101 300 (to place a $300 bid on item number 101).

The auction will close at 9:00 pm for ALL items. A reminder message will be sent to all registered auction bidders 15 minutes prior to closing. Upon close of the auction, winning bidders will receive a message indicating the items they have won and for what amount.


At 9:15 pm, winning bidders can begin to stop by the Checkout tables to verify payment by the registered credit card, or elect to pay by check or cash. Auction items will be available for pick up until 10:30 pm. Any items not retrieved will be automatically charged to the winning bidder’s registered credit card and delivery arrangements must be made within three days.

Restrictions apply to certain auction items. Please read carefully the description of any item you are interested in bidding.

Auction items continue to be donated after this program was printed. Please check the tables and online listing for new additions and updates. If there are any problems or questions regarding the Auction, please contact Jemma Samala at [email protected].


Auction Descriptions

Give101. EdUCate! Fund An Item: Make a donation to EdUCate! to help fund the after-school Math Academy for high school and middle school, and elementary school BizTown programs. Every person who donates is a winner!Value: Any

Food And Drink Tastes201. A Taste of Spain: Every year Marge Lorang and John Spinosa donate everything you need to serve a three-course authentic Spanish Paella dinner in your home (including tables, chairs, dishes, linens, etc.). Your guests will enjoy tapas and Spanish wines while watching John prepare the paella on his outdoor propane burner set-up. It’s a fun show watching it all come together in one big pan! You choose the recipe: mixed seafood, chicken and sausage or vegetarian. Or maybe you want the black rice paella, whose hue comes from squid ink. Marge’s velvety flan adds a sweet finish. Up to 25 people with a minimum $1,000 bid, can expand depending on amount donated. Plan for an evening under the stars with friends and family, or even a company party. Start putting together your bidding group now! Value: Priceless

202. A Taste of Pirch: You will have a whole new outlook on what your home could look like after a visit to Pirch. Stay for a private cocktail party for eight with handcrafted cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a four-course meal prepared by Pirch’s executive chef.Value: $2,500

203. A Taste of Nine-Ten: Venture over into the village and enjoy a fabulous three-course dinner for two at Nine-Ten, located in the Grande Colonial Hotel. Nine-Ten offers evolving California cuisine with an emphasis on produce from local artisan farmers. And make sure to enjoy the romantic views of the sunset. Excludes alcohol and gratuity.Value: $130

204. A Taste of La Jolla: Stay in the village and enjoy two more of La Jolla’s finest dining establishments with $50 at Herringbone’s and $50 at Whisknladle. Your taste buds will thank you.Value: $100


205. A Taste of Puesto: Whether you’re headed for the La Jolla Village again or into Downtown’s Headquarter’s, bring friends to join you for an evening at Puesto. The $100 gift card is plenty to enjoy their refreshing take on Mexican flavors.Value: $100

206. A Taste of Benihana’s: A Taste of Benihana’s: Get ready to be awestruck by the fine knife display shown by the talented chefs at Benihana’s with $100 of gift cards. The food is delicious, but just the entertaining chefs who take years to master their culinary art is worth the visit.Value: $100

207. A Taste of Pieology: Want some pizza pie? You and 15 friends can head on over to Pieology to create your own thin crust overloaded goodness with a pizza voucher for each. It’s the makings for a perfect team party or teen gathering event.Value: $130

208. A Taste of the Faculty Club: Isn’t the Ida and Cecil Green Faculty Club a wonderful setting? Come back and enjoy it again with a lunch for two. They’ve also provided some wine and snacks to whet your appetite. Value: $125 209. A Taste of Carnivores: The carnivore in you will be satisfied with this package of meaty pleasure: $50 Bull’s Smokin’ BBQ, $25 Habit Burger Grill, two meal passes to Slater’s 50/50 ($20). You’ll probably be ready for a nap after these meals.Value: $95

210. A Taste of Ghirardelli Chocolate: Michael and Diane Lueke, former EdUCate! board member, sure love their chocolates – but who doesn’t? They are sharing their special love of Ghirardelli chocolates by donating a yummy basket of selected chocolates, six boxes of mixes, a jar of salted caramel chocolate fudge sauce and The Ghirardelli Chocolate Cookbook. Finger licking goodness!Value: $75


211. A Taste of Cookies: Keep your cookie habit satisfied all year long as EdUCate! volunteer Shannon Wilson, well known for her baking expertise, will bake for you a batch of treats six times during the year (two dozen cookies or a dessert, no more than once per month). You’re going to want those recipes! Value: $150

212. A Taste of Coffee: UC parent and one of the brothers from Ryan Bros. Coffee of San Diego, Tom Ryan, has donated a basket of liquid gold – coffee, tea, cocoa, and accessories. Nirvana is just a sip away! Value: $100

213. A Taste of San Diego: Take a friend and tour one of San Diego’s neighborhoods for restaurant tastings with Bite San Diego. Pick a neighborhood: Encinitas, Downtown San Diego, Coronado, La Jolla, North Park, Pacific Beach or NTC Liberty Station. Your taste buds will enjoy the walk.Value: $90

214. A Taste of the Seasons: Spread your visit to Seasons 52 at Westfield UTC over a couple seasons, as you get two $52 gift cards. While there enjoy the soothing sounds emanating from the Piano Bar. Afterwards relax at home with an evening cocktail you can put together using Seasons 52’s cocktail glass set. Value: $125

215. Taste of Seafood: San Diegans love their seafood. Chef Brian Malarkey’s Herringbone in La Jolla will surely satisfy your fresh seafood cravings. Closer to home you can enjoy UC’s Bite of Boston’s lobsta rolls, clam chowda, or fried seafood specials. You get $50 at both places!Value: $100

216. Liquid Taste of Beer: EdUCate! is all about educating, right? Well then, four of you can take an educational tour and visit Ballast Point Brewery with beer tastings afterwards. Don’t stop your studies there…continue your tastings at EdUCate!’s Oktoberfest in the fall. Get two VIP passes for UNLIMITED pours at this fall’s Oktoberfest. You can get a preview of the event with an assortment of beers from Oktoberfest brewers. It’s a good thing that you can probably walk home. Value: $260


217. Liquid Taste to Stock the Bar: Stock your bar with a fabulous selection of top shelf spirits guaranteed to make everyone happy. Perfect cocktail combinations. Included bottles: Bombay Blue Sapphire Gin, Stoli’s Vodka, Cazadores Tequila, Jubilaeum Danish Vodka, accompanied by La Paz Lime Juice and Triple Sec Liqueur. Donated by Katie Dunahoo and Jack Klein.Value: $145

218. Liquid Taste for Liqueur Lovers: For those with discriminating tastes, we have a lovely selection of liqueurs: Grand Marnier, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, Chambord Royal Deluxe, Mozart Nougart, and Triple Sec. Donated by Katie Dunahoo and Jack Klein.Value: $160

219. Liquid Taste for your Mini Bar: The jet setter in you will appreciate the tiny samples of a variety of spirits. Donated by Katie Dunahoo and Jack Klein.Value: $90

220. Liquid Taste from Around the World: Go global with this eclectic assortment of bottles: London Dry Sack Sherry, A. Soler Extra Cream Sherry, Quita Penas Tequila, Jubilaeum Danish Vodka, St. Petersburg Russian Vodka, Veritas Brazilian Cachaca Gold, Campari, and Swedish Glogg. Donated by Katie Dunahoo and Jack Klein.Value: $150

221. Liquid Taste to Stock a Small Bar: For the beginners, start off stocking your bar with: One handle of Jose Cuervo Gold, Jubilaeum Danish Vodka, London Dry Sack Sherry, and for mixers one bottle of La Paz Lime Juice. Donated by Katie Dunahoo and Jack Klein. Value: $75

222. Liquid Taste of Gin: For the perfect gin martini, one bottle of Beefeater Distilled Dry Gin, and two custom martini cocktail glasses. Donated by Katie Dunahoo and Jack Klein.Value: $25

223. Liquid Taste of Vodka: A Belvedere Vodka tasting gift set which includes a 750 ml bottle of Belvedere Vodka, six two-ounce tasting glasses, and a handblown glass and stainless steel ice bowl. Donated by Katie Dunahoo and Jack Klein.Value: $65


224. A Taste of Healthy Cooking: No excuses not to eat healthy, because you and three friends will learn how to cook healthy. Certified Health Coach, Freddi Pakier, will give you and your friends a two-hour healthy cooking class. The class is gluten free and includes a meal of soup, salad, entrée, side dishes and dessert. Class location is in the Carlsbad area and can be chosen at freddipakier.com. (Expires 11/2/15.)Value: $175

225. A Taste of Bite of Boston: New England transplants will feel right at home at UC’s Bite of Boston. And you can go back anytime you want for their clam chowder, fried seafood, and the mouth watering lobsta rolls with $100 worth of gift cards.Value: $100

Entertainment301. Belly Up to Society: Stop by the Belly Up in Solana Beach and dance to some favorite tunes with 10 Happy Hour Passes. Afterwards, head into Pacific Beach for some billiards play with five one-hour certificates. It will definitely be a night of fun and frivolity. Value: $90

302. Guitar Sage: Want to step up your guitar playing? Erich Andreas online video guitar system can turn any beginner into an advanced guitarist. Besides the online video course, you will get personal monthly video lessons from Erich. (Expires 4/10/16.)Value: $400

303. Theatre Lovers: Theatre lovers don’t need to fly to New York to see a good show; San Diego’s theatre scene has plenty to offer. Visit the Old Globe in Balboa Park to see Arms & the Man. Then catch a show at the intimate Cygnet Theatre in Old Town at a performance of your choice. Finally, go north to the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.Value: $340

304. Laugh it Up: Laughter is the best medicine and even better when you share a laugh with friends. You and three friends can saunter over to the Finest City Improv with 4 admission tokens. Ready for another night of fun. Then head into La Jolla with passes for four to The Comedy Store. Both nights you can come back to UC for dinner. Share more stories at Round Table Pizza with a VIP Pass good for a large pizza, plus drinks and salads for four. The other night go to Bite of Boston with $50 worth of gift cards. Good times, good times.Value: $130


305. Petals Face Painting Party: Petals the Clown, aka UC resident Sally Hawkins, when not clowning around during Padres games at Petco Park, brings smiles to children’s faces all over San Diego. Petals will surely add tons of fun to any sized party you have, and will not only turn those cute little faces into their own painted works of art, she also makes balloon animals, performs magic, and much more. Your party will be the talk of University City. Value: $200

306. Stella & Dot Champagne (or Wine) & Cupcake Party: UC resident Trudy Love and Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising grad shares her fashion style with one lucky winner and up to 14 of her friends. You gather your friends, and Trudy will bring the party and the bling! (Cupcakes, champagne and Stella & Dot jewelry, bags and accessories.) Enjoy a girls night out. Plus a $25 gift card will be activated at the party. (Avg. hostess receives $200.) Value: $250

Health And Fitness401. Tennis Anyone?: Get a foursome together for all day tennis at the Barnes Tennis Center in Point Loma…and come back three other days. Yes, you get four all day passes good for four people. Later, get ready to cook and dish up some meals using recipes from the Grand Slam Gourmet cookbook by Youth Tennis San Diego.Value: $180

402. Boot Up Your Super Body: Personal and group fitness trainer Kim Yeater, a UCHS mom, will give you participation in her next SuperBodies In Motion Bootcamp. She’ll help you burn fat and keep it off, and create lean body mass. Plus Kim will also add a private Wellness Session. A package that will make you a winner!Value: $250

403. Partner with Yoga: Would you rather learn yoga in the privacy of your home? Certified yoga instructor and UC resident, Pia Weber will give you and a friend a one and a half hour, one-on-one yoga session to help you stretch and pose your body back into shape. Whether you prefer downward dog or child’s pose, Pia will make yoga part of your daily routine. (Expires 5/2/16.) Value: $150


404. Chakra Pilates: Open up your chakras and get four private lessons at the UC Chakra Pilates with UC resident Tracy Hirschfeld. After these sessions, you’ll see a change in both mind and body. Good for first time clients.Value: $280

405. Body Wise Escape: Your body will tell you when you need a little extra help. Get a boost from Body Wise Acupuncture & Total Wellness with one acupuncture session. Your body will say thank you. Donated by Joe Bailey and Mike Stein, UC owners of Manual Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Value: $125

406. Whole Body Health and Wellness: The Alvarado Institute of Skin Care will provide you with a full body treatment: skin and wellness consultation, microdermabrasion, deluxe facial, and a signature enzyme treatment. Plus, you can get up to $500 off an ultratherapy treatment, FDA approved for neck and brow lifts.Value: $445

407. Health, Beauty or Wellness I: eLiveLife.com is a San Diego exclusive wellness, beauty and spa network that supports local charities. Your certificate gives you the choice of one service. Value: Approx. $100

408. Health, Beauty or Wellness II: eLiveLife.com is a San Diego exclusive wellness, beauty and spa network that supports local charities. Your certificate gives you the choice of one service.Value: Approx. $100

409. Health, Beauty or Wellness III: eLiveLife.com is a San Diego exclusive wellness, beauty and spa network that supports local charities. Your certificate gives you the choice of one service. Value: Approx. $100

410. Health, Beauty or Wellness IV: eLiveLife.com is a San Diego exclusive wellness, beauty and spa network that supports local charities. Your certificate gives you the choice of one service. Value: Approx. $100


411. Health, Beauty or Wellness VI: eLiveLife.com is a San Diego exclusive wellness, beauty and spa network that supports local charities. Your certificate gives you the choice of one service. Value: Approx. $100

412. Kiehl’s Escape: Kiehl’s, known for their natural skin care, beauty and cosmetics products, has offered our EdUCate! guests a spectacular assortment of starter products: Amino Acid Shampoo and Conditioner, Ultra Facial Cleanser, Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser “Grapefruit”, Crème De Corps Body Crème, Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, Ultra Facial Moisturizer, and Lip Balm #1. People will soon be asking your kids if you’re their sister. Value: $150

413. Jiu Jitsu: Learn fitness and defense skills with a one-month Jiu Jitsu membership for adults or kids at The Stronghold, locations in Point Loma, Chula Vista, or Rancho Bernardo. (Uniform not included. Expires 11/2/15.)Value: $125

Arts And Crafts501. Live Art by Davina: Artists Davina Mendoza and CJ are in attendance this evening at the Taste of the Triangle and will be painting a Live Compilation art piece utilizing Glow in the Dark Paintand mixed media. This masterpiece will measure 3 feet wide once completed. Their artwork will surely inspire you to reach for the stars.Value: $1,200

502. Lucie’s Pet Art: There is nothing like the love of your pet. UC artist Lucie Punches will captures your pet’s loving looks in a personalized rendition of your pet. You’ll be inspired by your best friend every day.Value: priceless

503. Shell at Sundown: Low tide at the La Jolla tide pools reveals some interesting creatures. This close-up picture, taken by EdUCate! board member and photographer Greg Hom, shows details of the miniature world at the seashore. The 11x14 photo is matted and ready to be framed (16 x 20 overall).Value: $75


504. California Tower: There are few places in San Diego more beautiful than Balboa Park -- especially at sunset after a passing storm! This picture of California Tower after a spring shower captures an iconic symbol that embodies why we love to live here. Taken by EdUCate! board member and photographer Greg Hom, the 11x14 photo is matted and ready to be framed (16 x 20 overall). Value: $75

505. Good Night in the Garden: Holly Wolf, another one of our talented local artists, created this mixed media piece with acrylic, three-dimensional paint, gold and copper foils, and epoxy. The 30x40 piece will bring you lovely dreams of being surrounded by your colorful garden. Value: $1,200

506. Penguin Chatter: Local UC artist M. E. Whitlock Fithian, former EdUCate! board member, offers a glorious limited edition giclée of her original oil painting Penguin Chatter. The three penguins are having a lovely conversation. What are they talking about? Value: $400

507. Rhythm: Donated by UC’s Dave and Andrea Lynch, this charming lithograph of a carousel horse by artist Stacey Baumgard will look lovely hanging in a child’s room. Measuring at 42 x 34, it will capture your child’s imagination.Value: $600

508. Wine and Palette: Is there an artist inside of you struggling to get out? Get started by taking a class from Wine & Palette, where you attend a step-by-step painting class and get to drink some wine, too. By the end of class, you will have painted your own work of art. Today, you get to take home a sample piece along with your certificate for class. Value: $90

509. Show Your Soul: Up and coming photographer, Standley student Aidan Rios, definitely shows us the soul of the waves in his extraordinary photograph. The stretched canvas 11x16 piece will hang as inspiration to get out to our local beaches. And that is why we pay the price to live in beautiful San Diego.Value: $100


510. Smile for the Camera: Need some family time? Well, round up the kiddos for a group family portrait session provided by Del Mar Photographics. You will get a two-hour photo session at your home or location of your choice, a custom retouched 8x10, $100 print credit, retouching and creative enhancements. Not valid between November 1 through December 26, and locations must be within 25 miles of 92014.Value: $500

511. Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings: UC’s very creative Becky Claborn has expanded into jewelry making. Here she’s donated a sterling silver and glass bead necklace with a silver tone toggle clasp, along with matching hypoallergenic sterling silver earring posts. Magnificent.Value: $30

512. Dinosaur Egg Agate Necklace: Becky Claborn once again shows her creative talents by making this dinosaur egg agate chain necklace with tiger eye beads. Stunning.Value: $30

513. Malachite and Jade Necklace and Earrings: We round up the jewelry trio made by Becky Claborn with this decorative gold tone beaded necklace with dark green malachite beads and a jade centerpiece, with a gold tone toggle clasp. Complete the look with 14k gold hypoallergenic post earrings. Beautiful.Value: $30

514. Artisan Soap: Rainswept Cottage’s Brett Weiss, former UCHS teacher, makes soap by hand with food-grade oils and butters from sustainable, fair trade sources, mineral colorants, and lots of creativity. Enjoy this colorful, sweet-smelling assortment and revel in the luxury of handmade soap.Value: $85

Home And Garden601. Get Organized: Does your house look like a hoarder lives there? Get organized with A&B Lifestyles. They will come and spend six hours organizing or decluttering your home. Don’t become an episode on a reality show. Value: $200


602. UC Photons Solar System: Garrett Lees was born, raised and still lives in University City, and you can see evidence of his solar installations throughout the neighborhood. Garrett continues giving back to the community. He will donate $1,000 to EdUCate! for any purchaser of a UC Photons Solar System who mentions Taste of the Triangle. Contact him at: [email protected]. For more info, go to: www.ucphotons.com Value: $1,000 donation to EdUCate! upon purchase of UC Photons Solar System

603. Revolutionize Your Landscape: Get a professional two-hour consultation from Revolution Landscape: Sustainable Landscaping & Edible Garden Professionals, owned by UCHS alums Jeff Robbins and Ariel Tenenbaum. Designs are created with an emphasis on sustainable landscaping, including water conservation, native plants, and organic vegetable gardens. The consultation does not include actual design, and location must be within 40 miles of the City of San Diego. (Expires 5/1/16.) With the drought in California, this is a must do! Value: $150 (note min $75)

604. Large Purple Urn with Succulents: Heavenly Vessels, aka UC resident Becky Claborn, will get you inspired to colorfully make your garden drought resistant with these succulent garden pottings. This large 12” handcrafted purple urn contains: Black Aeonium Zwartkop, Echeveria Afterglow, Echeveria Debbi, and Crassula Marginalis Rubra.Value: $45

605. Blue Vase with Succulents: Heavenly Vessels, aka UC resident Becky Claborn, will get you inspired to colorfully make your garden drought resistant with these succulent garden pottings. This medium 8” handcrafted blue vase contains: Echeveria Sagita, Echeveria Agavoides, and Senecio Citriformis.Value: $25

606. Small Blue Vase with Succulents: Heavenly Vessels, aka UC resident Becky Claborn, will get you inspired to colorfully make your garden drought resistant with these succulent garden pottings. This small 6” handcrafted blue vase contains: Cotyledon Orbiculata Oophyila.Value: $20


607. Tan and Green Vase with Succulents: Heavenly Vessels, aka UC resident Becky Claborn, will get you inspired to colorfully make your garden drought resistant with these succulent garden pottings. This small 6” handcrafted tan and green vase contains: Crassula Dejecta and Sempervivum Green Wheel.Value: $20

608. Red Sparkle Vase with Succulents: Heavenly Vessels, aka UC resident Becky Claborn, will get you inspired to colorfully make your garden drought resistant with these succulent garden pottings. This small 5 ½” handcrafted red sparkle vase contains: Crassla Radicans.Value: $15

609. Large Coated Pot with Succulents: Heavenly Vessels, aka UC resident Becky Claborn, will get you inspired to colorfully make your garden drought resistant with these succulent garden pottings. This large 9” handcrafted coated pot contains: Euphorbia.Value: $35

Activities701. Get Out of Jail Free: San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore’s version of a kinder, gentler scared straight program, four “guests” will take an informative tour of the San Diego Central Jail or the Las Colinas Jail. Then join Sheriff Gore for a hosted lunch…now, not sure if that is in the jail cafeteria or not…hmm…but you get to leave the jail once it’s over! (Must be 18 and over.) Value: Priceless

702. Pali Adventure: Do you have an adventurous child, or one that secretly yearns to be a rock star? Pali Adventures picturesque campsite in the Lake Arrowhead mountains provides the setting for a number of themed camps to choose from: acting, broadcasting, culinary, dance, DJ, extreme action, fashion, film, fine arts, trapeze, girl power, Hollywood stunts, magic, motorsports, movie make-up, rockstar, secret agent, wacky science, or watersports. Surely there is a camp for your 8-16 year old. Sessions are June 14-20 or August 9-15, redeem by 6/15/15. (Proceeds from this basket will be split with the UCHS Music Boosters.)Value: $1,945


703. La Jolla YMCA Membership: Getting active doesn’t have to be lonely. Make it a family affair with this 3-month Family Membership at the Y. Membership at the La Jolla Family YMCA means you are part of a vibrant community. At the Y, the focus is on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. In every program, they are committed to ensuring members realize their fullest potential through the development of spirit, mind and body. Benefits of membership include: Free Child Watch; Adult, Youth and Family Exercise classes (over 100 per week in the water and on land); Access to the Wellness Center for ages 7+; significantly reduced rates on Y programs; Guest privileges for family and friends; Online and priority registration. Y, because you can. Value: $285

704. UC Little League: Your little baseball phenom can get his career started by playing in University City Little League. Your package includes spring registration for the spring 2016 season (does not include volunteer deposit fee), and some UCLL spirit wear. Then work on those hitting skills with one-half hour of cage time at the Canyonside Baseball & Softball Academy.Value: up to $175

705. UC Del Sol: The girls are just as tough as the boys – and their pitching arms can last longer, too. Get them playing softball with a 2016 spring registration from UC Del Sol. Then work on those hitting skills with one-half hour of cage time at the Canyonside Baseball & Softball Academy.Value: up to $155

706. Sail Away: Have you always dreamed of sailing into the sunset with that special someone? Learn to sail with UC residents Andy and Beth Kurtz’s Seaforth Boat Rentals two-day sailing course for two people. Both of you will take part at a weekend ASA 101 Basic Keeling class, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am – 3:00pm in Coronado and Harbor Island. Then together, you two can sail away into the sunset.Value: $350


707. Fly Away: UC’s Drew Dougherty will fly you and a friend over the skies of San Diego on a small private plane aerial tour. You’ll catch a view of San Diego that will thrill you. If it’s not on your bucket list, time to add it on. (Not to exceed 380 lbs.)Value: $120

Travel751. Embassy Getaway: You don’t need to go very far for a getaway. The Embassy Suites in UTC is donating a two-night stay in a two-room suite, which includes a full cooked-to-order breakfast and an evening reception. There’s an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, and is steps away from UTC Westfield shopping. The package also includes $50 to Indulge, Embassy Suite’s continental cuisine restaurant. Use it for visiting guests, or let them stay at your house while you get a staycation. (Subject to availability.)Value: $460

752. Breckenridge Vacation: Get away from it all with up to seven of your friends with this 7-night stay in Sandy and Charlie Smith’s Mountain Vacation Home. Breckenridge, located 90 miles west of Denver, a picturesque, historic gold-mining village filled with its own rich history, has become a year-round destination spot. The winter brings skiing, snowboarding, snowmen and snow angel making, and of course – snowball fights with the family! Summer provides an endless amount of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, river rafting, horseback riding, and walks around the village. Whenever you decide to go, plan on evenings cozying up to the fireplace with hot cocoa, or maybe a hot toddy. With three bedrooms and three bathrooms spread out over their tri-level home, there is plenty of room for family or friends. There is a private single car garage with room for a second vehicle. Time enjoying the outdoors together in Breckenridge is definitely considered quality time. (Time period that can be reserved is from 5/2/15 to 5/2/16, subject to availability. User is responsible for cleaning fee of $200, payable to owner. Maximum occupancy of 8.) Value: up to $5,000 depending on season

Disney799. Disneyland: What else do you need to say…Disneyland is the happiest place on earth! And you’ll make your family even happier with four 1-Day Park Hopper Passes. Value: $620


Services801. College Prep: EdUCate! board member Amanda Hirko, M.Ed., Certified College Admissions Consultant, offers her valuable college admissions consulting. Services include four hours of face-to-face consulting, complete assessment of student’s current standing, an organizational plan, answers to college search questions, preliminary college suggestions, and much more. Or use the hours for services such as college list or essay development. From freshmen to seniors, Amanda can help each student be successful with his/her college plan! (Must call by 10/1/15 for 2017 graduate, expires 5/2/16.)Value: $600

802. Extra Tutoring I: Need a little extra help with the schoolwork? A-Academics is offering a certificate for one hour of tutoring or test preparation services. It’s always worth it to give your child extra help. Value: $75

803. Extra Tutoring II: Need a little extra help with the schoolwork? A-Academics is offering a certificate for one hour of tutoring or test preparation services. It’s always worth it to give your child extra help. Value: $75

804. Extra Tutoring III: Need a little extra help with the schoolwork? A-Academics is offering a certificate for one hour of tutoring or test preparation services. It’s always worth it to give your child extra help. Value: $75

805. Estate Planning: Brian Alexander will help you with your estate planning needs (which may or may not include gifts to EdUCate!, but we can hope). Alexander & Associates is a tax and asset protection law firm whose goal is to protect your assets for this generation and generations to come. Sounds like a plan! (Expires 5/2/16)Value $2,000

806. JK Computer Services: UCHS parents, Karl and Netanya Cran-ford, owners of JK Computer Service, will provide a free tune/optimization/malware removal or free service of any type with 50% off cost of service, hardware not included. (Expires 5/2/16)Value: $120

807. White Smiles: UC resident Rick Hagstrom wants to make sure you keep those pearly whites white. You get to visit his A Shop for Smiles clinic and get a teeth whitening session. Smile for the camera!Value: $225


School Spirit901. Friday Night Lights: It’s back to high school days as you get a pass for two adults and one student to attend regular season varsity home football and basketball games. And get in the school spirit with some Centurion wear donated by the Centurion Foundation of UCHS and Michele Hagstrom. Your kids may not want to sit next to you, but all the parents can loudly cheer on the teams! UC, U KNOW!Value: $200

902. Curie School Play I: Four highly sought after reserved front-row seats to the 2015 Curie School Performance, provided by the Curie PTA. Value: Priceless

903. Curie School Play II: Four highly sought after reserved front-row seats to the 2015 Curie School Performance, provided by the Curie PTA. Value: Priceless

904. Curie VIP Promotion I: Four reserved front-row seats and VIP parking for Curie Elementary’s 2015 promotion ceremony. Value: Priceless

905. Curie VIP Promotion II: Four reserved front-row seats and VIP parking for Curie Elementary’s 2015 promotion ceremony. Value: Priceless

906. Doyle VIP Promotion I: Four reserved front-row seats and VIP parking for Doyle Elementary’s 2015 promotion ceremony. Value: Priceless

907. Doyle VIP Promotion II: Four reserved front-row seats and VIP parking for Doyle Elementary’s 2015 promotion ceremony. Value: Priceless 908. Spreckels VIP Promotion I: Four reserved front-row seats and VIP parking for Spreckels Elementary’s 2015 promotion ceremony. Value: Priceless

909. Spreckels VIP Promotion II: Four reserved front-row seats and VIP parking for Spreckels Elementary’s 2015 promotion ceremony. Value: Priceless


910. Spreckels Fiesta I: Four highly sought after reserved front-row seats to the 2015 Spreckels Elementary’s Fiesta later this month. Value: Priceless

911. Spreckels Fiesta II: Four highly sought after reserved front-row seats to the 2015 Spreckels Elementary’s Fiesta later this month. Value: Priceless

912. Standley VIP Promotion I: Four reserved front-row seats and VIP parking for Standley Middle School’s 2015 promotion ceremony. Value: Priceless

913. Standley VIP Promotion II: Four reserved front-row seats and VIP parking for Standley Middle School’s 2015 promotion ceremony. Value: Priceless 914. UCHS Graduation I: Get the tissues ready! After 13 years from the day you said good-bye at the first day of Kindergarten…it’s time for them to head out for the real world. To make sure you won’t miss a single special moment, UCHS is donating a set of six VIP tickets and one parking pass to the 2015 graduation ceremony. Note: Senior students will also receive their regular six tickets that can be used in the VIP section so that family members and friends of the graduate can sit together. (A total of 12 tickets!) Parking on campus will be very limited on graduation day due to ongoing construction, and because of this, parking spaces will be raffled off to the seniors. VIP package winners will receive a guaranteed parking space. Value: Priceless

915. UCHS Graduation II: Get the tissues ready! After 13 years from the day you said good-bye at the first day of Kindergarten…it’s time for them to head out for the real world. To make sure you won’t miss a single special moment, UCHS is donating a set of six VIP tickets and one parking pass to the 2015 graduation ceremony. Note: Senior students will also receive their regular six tickets that can be used in the VIP section so that family members and friends of the graduate can sit together. (A total of 12 tickets!) Parking on campus will be very limited on graduation day due to ongoing construction, and because of this, parking spaces will be raffled off to the seniors. VIP package winners will receive a guaranteed parking space. Value: Priceless


916. UCHS Graduation III: Get the tissues ready! After 13 years from the day you said good-bye at the first day of Kindergarten…it’s time for them to head out for the real world. To make sure you won’t miss a single special moment, UCHS is donating a set of six VIP tickets and one parking pass to the 2015 graduation ceremony. Note: Senior students will also receive their regular six tickets that can be used in the VIP section so that family members and friends of the graduate can sit together. (A total of 12 tickets!) Parking on campus will be very limited on graduation day due to ongoing construction, and because of this, parking spaces will be raffled off to the seniors. VIP package winners will receive a guaranteed parking space. Value: Priceless

917. Prom Night: Ahhh memories…prom night is always an Affair to Remember. UCHS helps your senior start their memorable night with a pair of tickets to the prom compliments of the UCHS Senior Class. Get your tuxedo from A Better Deal Tuxedo in La Jolla. Beth Ross will provide two haircuts and style for those red carpet looks. A perfect night to cap those high school memories. Value: $370

LATE ARRIVALSWe get donations up until the last minute, even after the program goes to press, so don’t forget to check our tables or ABC mobile bidding site for a full inventory of auction items.


EdUCate! Board of DirectorsPresident: Anne St. LouisVice President: Jemma SamalaSecretary: Michelle ClarenceTreasurer: Pam MaddenBarbara AgnewNancy BeckDerick BoernerDeborah HedleyAmanda HirkoGreg HomKelley KlassenLori LongstreetBonnie MacRitchieKurt MeederTim NapperJesse RubinTony TovarMarie WebberDawn Yandel

2015 Taste of the Triangle Committee ChairsTaste Chair: Jemma SamalaCorporate Sponsors: Bonnie MacRitchie and Kurt MeederDatabase Manager: Jeanne HoeyDecorations: Michelle ClarenceEntertainment: Marie Byrd and Greg HomInformation Technology: Tony TovarInvitations, Banners and Program: Barbara AgnewPublicity: Anne St. Louis and Jemma SamalaRegistration: Norma SmithRestaurants: Anne St. LouisSignage: Karen BanksSilent Auction: Jemma SamalaSite Supervision and Coordination: Rick and Mehrak SelbySponsored Teacher Coordinator: Mary TaylorStudent Volunteer Coordinator: Mark Horn and Shannon WilsonTreasurer: Pam MaddenVenue Liaison: Kelley KlassenVideographer: Evan Esguerra VIP Reception: Diane Lueke


Silent Auction CommitteeGigi EsguerraMichael Lynn FilioTami NortonJemma SamalaMarie WebberLynn Wheat

RegistrationNorma SmithUCHS California Scholarship Federation StudentsAlyson YamadaCindy Zoltan School Relations Debbie Hedley, ChairCurie Elementary: Lana Lo/Dawn YandelDoyle Elementary: Dana NielsonSpreckels Elementary: Shelia Gerace Standley Middle School: Michelle ClarenceUniversity City High School: Marie Byrd/Cindy Zoltan Thank you to all the UC High School California Scholarship Federation and Key Club student volunteers.

We would like to thank Barbara Agnew of Agnew Design for her incredible work on this year’s logo, invitation and program.

We would also like to thank the UCSD Faculty Club for their generous and delicious donation of Hors d’Oeuvres for our VIP reception this evening. Thanks also go out to all the 2015 Taste of the Triangle committee members who worked tirelessly to plan this evening’s event.


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