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11th Annual Challenge School Auction

From EdiE AlvArEz, PrinCiPAl

Dear Challenge School Families:

To quote the words of TV host Jeff Probst, “The tribe has spoken…” and you are going to have a

wonderful time at this year’s 11th Annual Silent Auction – “Outwit, Outplay, Outbid.”

Thank you so much for joining us in this community event that we all look forward to, as this

event is our main fundraising effort each year. The proceeds from the auction provide financial

support to a vital part of our school community – our para-educators’ salaries. These staff

members work tirelessly to provide a safe, supervised environment for our children at Challenge.

In addition to providing a safe and nurturing environment for the students, using auction funds to

pay for para-educators’ salaries ensures smaller class sizes by allowing us to use district funds for

more classroom teachers. Proceeds are also used to provide teachers with scholarship money to

attend updated staff development at conferences or classes as well as provide financial support for

training and fees for our International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP).

Parents are a valued part of our community. Each family generously shares their time and talents

and we are grateful for your contributions. Thank you so much for your participation and support

for our amazing school with your participation, donations, and bidding at our Silent Auction. So

keep that tiki torch lit, stay on “The Island” and “Outwit, Outplay, Outbid!”

Sincerely,

Challenge School Edie Alvarez, Principal 9659 E. Mississippi Ave. Denver, CO 80247720.747.2100 720.747.2183 FAX

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Program ......................................................................................................................................................iii

Important Information—Auction Rules and Procedures ............................................... iv

Silent Auction Items

At Your Service ................................................................................................................................... 1

Body and Soul .................................................................................................................................... 4

Just for Kids .......................................................................................................................................... 8

Dining Out .........................................................................................................................................12

Destinations and Date Nites .......................................................................................................15

Home Sweet Home ........................................................................................................................18

Teacher Time .....................................................................................................................................21 Great outings with teachers and fun opportunities at school

Live Auction Items ................................................................................................................................25 Includes unique classroom creations by Challenge School students

Thank You .................................................................................................................................................28

Auction Wish List ..................................................................................................................................29

Building Community ..........................................................................................................................30


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Please check in at the front desk upon entering The Island. You will receive your bidder number, which is also your number for check-out. You may elect to do express check-out by leaving a check or your credit card number

with our Close-Out Queen. A coat check is available free of charge. A DJ from “A Music Plus” will be spinning island sounds for your enjoyment.

We care about your safety! Please designate a driver this evening. The Challenge School is not responsible for personal

injury, nor cars left on the premises. Please make good decisions and contact a taxi if you are unable to drive home: 303-777-7777 (press “1”) or 303-333-3333. The Island’s address is

2233 S Geneva Street, Denver. The main cross streets are Iliff and Havana.

6:00 Pm 7:15 Pm 8:15 Pm 8:30 Pm 9:30 Pm

Welcome and Appetizers

Table Closings Begin

Dinner Live Auction Close-Out

A tantalizing •appetizer buffet of Coconut Shrimp, Hawaiian Pizzas, Garden Vegetable Egg Rolls with Mango Sauce, and Corn Tortilla Chips with Salsa and Guacamole will remain open while you peruse the Silent Auction tables.

7:15 At Your Service•

7:25 Body and Soul•

7:35 Just For Kids•

7:45 Dining Out•

7:55 Destinations • and Date Nites

8:05 Home Sweet • Home

8:15 Teacher Time•

Dinner at The Island •will include Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Hawaiian Roasted BBQ Pork, Coconut Almond Rice Pilaf, Stir Fried Sesame Vegetables, and a Spinach Mandarin Macadamia Nut Salad. You may help yourself to dinner and return to the buffet table as many times as you’d like.

Tempting your •sweet tooth are Fried Bananas with Cinnamon and Sugar, and Island-style White Chocolate and Macadamia Cookies.

Non-alcoholic •beverages are free of charge. There will be a cash bar open throughout the entire evening.

Our own Challenge •School Teacher of the Year, Mr. Dan Smith, takes center stage as Auctioneer.

This is your chance to •bid on one-of-a-kind items—from the use of vacation homes in Avon, Carmel, Hawaii, and even the Virgin Islands, to priceless treasures handmade by our creative and multi-talented students.

Close-out is when •you pay for the items you’ve won.

Express check-out is •the fastest and easiest way to “snag your loot and scoot.” See above for how to elect express check-out.

If you did not choose •express check-out, you will need to pay for your items by cash, check, or charge (MasterCard or VISA). Our volunteers will do their best to take care of you as quickly as possible; we appre-ciate your patience.

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important information

Auction notes disclaimers Silent Auction Procedures

live Auction Procedures

Closeout

Please bring this •catalog with you to the auction. Upon check-in, you will receive your bidder number. This will be your bidder number for the evening, as well as your number to check out at the end of the evening (or for express check-out).

Payment must be •made the night of the auction, or through express check out. Cash, checks, Visa and MasterCard will be accepted. All sales are final. All items must be removed from The Island on the night of the auction, or picked up in the Volunteer Office on March 16th.

Please inspect items •and gift certificates carefully. While we have attempted to describe items as accurately as possible, these descriptions do not constitute a warranty or guarantee of any kind. We assume no responsi-bility for the condition or quality of items or services provided by individual or corpo-rate donors. The auc-tion committee nor the Challenge School make no guarantee with respect thereto, and accept no liability.

All items are available •for prior inspection. Dollar values included in the item’s descrip-tion are estimates provided by donors and are not warranted by the Challenge School or the auction committee for market value.

You will receive a •receipt with each item that identifies the market value. Check with your tax advisor to see how much of your payment can be used as a charitable contribution.

The Silent Auction •will open at 6PM sharp on Saturday, March 14TH, 2009. The tables will begin to close at 7:15PM and thereafter as noted in the Pro-gram. Table closings will be announced. When a table closes, table monitors will determine the win-ning bid for each item.

Each Silent Auction •item will be displayed on a table with a bid sheet that describes the items and lists its catalog number. Please read the de-scription to make sure you are bidding on the correct item. All sales are final.

To place a bid, simply •write your bidder number on the bid sheet (no names, please). The minimum bid will be indicated on the sheet along with the incremental bid amount. Bids must be made in the speci-fied bid increment to be valid. You may bid as many times as you like on an item. Our auctioneer may inter-vene prior to closing the auction on an item to build excitement.

When you enter your •bidder number, you have executed a legally binding offer to the Challenge School PTCO for purchase of the item for the amount you entered.

The Live Auction will •begin at approximate-ly 8:30PM. Most items will be on display by the staging area. Our live auctioneer is the one and only Challenge School Teacher of the Year, Mr. Dan Smith.

Live auction bids are •placed by raising your bidder number and being recognized by the auctioneer, who will be assisted by “stompers” Mim and Rica Shea. The auctioneer has the sole discretion to determine bidding increments for each item and shall be the sole and final author-ity to determine the successful bidder, or to re-sell the item.

Bidders must use a •bidder number to bid. Payment for Live Auction items must be made at check-out, which will begin immediately after the Live Auction. Silent Auction and Live Auction items can be paid for at the same time.

Winning bidders must •pay for their items through express check-out or at close-out, which begins immediately after the Live Auction ends.

No one will be autho-•rized to take any items from the premises until they are paid for.

Winning bidders must •pick up their items after closing out.

The business community, families, friends, and staff of the Challenge School have donated all items in this catalog. “Outwit, Outplay, Outbid” is a chance for you to purchase the goods and services, and enjoy a fun-filled evening while supporting your school. If every family contributes $183 on the night of

the auction, we will meet our goal of $75,000. These funds pay the salary of our (6) Teacher’s Assistants, Faculty Professional Development, and the ability to fund a Mobile Technology Lab.

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Silent Auction items

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Silent Auction Items At Your Service Page 1

item # donor item name and description valueS-100 24 Hour Fitness FREE MEMBERSHIP AND PERSONAL TRAINER $70 Motivate you and a friend to join 24 Hour Fitness and stay on track with one personal training session.

S-101 Richard Valentino BELLAMUSICA ACCORDION ENTERTAINMENT $100 Dazzle your friends with up to two hours of accordion entertainment at your next party.

S-102 Addison Auto $100 OF AUTO SERVICE $100 Spruce up your wheels with $100 worth of service.

S-103 Camp Bow Wow DOGGIE DAY CARE $63 Pamper your pooch with 3 days of doggie day care.

S-104 Darley Family MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007 $150 Office 2007 provides you with all the software essentials for home or business. Contains: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

S-105 Diane Roberts HELPING AGING PARENTS TRANSITION $100 Valuable two-hour consultation on living options and insurance issues from an experienced healthcare professional. Potential discussion items: available services, what to look for when a provider or facility is necessary, and Medicare/insurance coverage.

S-106 Englewood Camera GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR PRINT PROCESSING $50 Feel at ease with professional photo lab processing and printing for film, slides or digital.

S-107 Gossamer Winds GOSSAMER WINDS ENTERTAINMENT $750 Entertainment Chill out to a blissful hour of entertainment from a woodwind quintet. This group has performed at the illustrious Oxford Hotel.

S-108 Great Clips FREE HAIRCUT ANY LOCATION $14 Update your look!

S-109 Great Clips FREE HAIRCUT ANY LOCATION $14 Kick off spring with a sassy haircut.



item # donor item name and description valueS-110 Hair and Now HAIR CUT, COLOR, AND STYLE $120 Get a fresh look—hair cut, color, and style!

S-111 Firestone Auto Care ONE-YEAR CAR MAINTENANCE $76 Give your car the TLC it deserves with five (5) maintenance packages.

S-112 Jason Powers ECONOMY PORTRAIT PACKAGE PHOTO SHOOT $180 Photography Photo shoot captures memories for eternity, complete with 8”x10” and 5”x7”.

S-113 MaryLynn Gillaspie IN-STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION $300 Photography Celebrate upcoming memories with a family or individual photo session.

S-114 Kelly Mazezka ExPERT BUSINESS WRITING SERVICE $1,000 You get 17 years of professional writing experience to help create an authoritative press release, video script, sales letter, Web page, print ad, newsletter or brochure copy or other writing service of your choice.

S-115 Monty Nuss FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION + 8”x10” $315 Photography Choose from a studio or an outdoor location. Complete with an 8”x10” portrait.

S-116 Monty Nuss FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION + 8”x10” $315 Photography Choose from a studio or an outdoor location. Complete with an 8”x10” portrait.

S-117 Pam Smith CUSTOM SEWING $250 Dream up your own exquisite masterpiece. Pick out fabric and fringes for pillows, drapes, or another creation.

S-118 Wendy Chen HP DESKJET D1560 PRINTER $70 Family Want supremely easy, high-quality, reliable printing? The compact HP Deskjet D1560 supplies laser-quality black and white and vivid color.

S-119 Ravishankar ONE-ROOM PAINTING SERVICE Generous Family Simply buy the paint of your choice and Tara Ravishankar will expertly paint your bathroom or small bedroom.

S-120 Rickenbaugh FULL AUTOMOTIVE DETAIL $220 Cadillac/Volvo Make your car spiffy and new again with a complete auto detail.

S-121 Southmoor COMPLETE ORTHODONTIC EVALUATION $440 Orthodontics Trust your smile to Southmoor Orthodontics with a complimentary exam, diagnostic records, study models, x-rays and consultation.

S-122 Elena Isabella TEETH WHITENING KIT $400 Bodoni, DDS Put some pizzazz in your smile with a complete whitening kit with custom-made trays.

S-123 Vanity Fur PET GROOMING SERVICE $30 Pet Salon Get your best friend, be it dog or cat, a grooming service from the experts at Vanity Fur where shiny coats make happy pets.

S-124 Gentle Touch CHIROPRACTIC ExAMINATION AND ADJUSTMENT $120 Chiropractic Clinic Take care of yourself. Enjoy a chiropractic examination and adjustment.





item # donor item name and description valueS-125 Leadership Research ExECUTIVE ACCELERATION/ CAREER COACHING $10,000 Institute Tap into an experienced executive coach to C-suite level leaders in Fortune 500 corporations, as well as emerging leaders. You get up to 3 months of executive acceleration coaching and/or career transition coaching.

S-126 Prolific Chiropractic, COMPREHENSIVE CHIROPRACTIC ExAMINATION $155 P.C. Straighten up with a complete chiropractic consultation, including a BioMeridian Scan to test organ systems for weaknesses and recommend solutions.

S-127 Nathan Eshelman COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN $2,000 At Strategic Financial Partners, no business relationships or partnerships will affect the financial advice you receive. Objectively get the most appropriate products and services to help you achieve your financial goals.

S-128 The Village Baker FOUR-LAYER BIRTHDAY CAKE $40 Savor this luscious and eyecatching culinary work of art.

S-129 Graham and SUPER SIBLING BABYSITTING TEAM $75 Victoria Rowe Take advantage of an evening of babysitting provided by Red Cross- certified Graham(15) and Victoria(13). Spanish tutoring included. Maximum 4 kids and 6 hours.

S-130 Executive Tans TANNING PACKAGE $25 Secure that tropical glow in the midst of a Colorado blizzard.

S-131 Radon Seal, LLC RADON TEST AND 10% RADON MITIGATION $200 Feel secure with a residential radon test. Results and expert advice within 24 hours.

S-132 Joe Rotondo/ INTERIOR PAINTING $200 JJR Painting Service Challenge School parent and Beatle band member Joe Rotondo will paint your home (interior only) with the paint of your choice! Up to four hours; labor only.

S-133 Merrill Design & FULL SESSION + 8”x10” $250 Photography Beautiful portraits abound with Merrill Design & Photography. Whether in-studio or on location, the winning bidder will receive a free photo shoot and 24 images to choose from, plus a free 8”x10”.

<<< When you win the bidding on item S-128, The Village Baker will put the name of your choice on a treat every bit as luscious as this mouth-watering example of their work!

bodY And Soul—closes at 7:25Pm

Silent Auction Items Body and Soul Page 4



item # donor item name and description valueB-200 Rowe Family 7-DAY, 24 HOUR FITNESS GYM MEMBERSHIP FOR TWO $70 WITH PERSONAL TRAINING Motivate you and a friend to join 24 Hour Fitness and stay on track with one personal training session.

B-201 Arapahoe Chiropractic 50-MINUTE MASSAGE $49 & Acupuncture Center Enjoy 50 minutes of blissful massage. You know you deserve it!

B-202 Arapahoe Chiropractic 50-MINUTE MASSAGE $49 & Acupuncture Center Enjoy 50 minutes of blissful massage. You know you deserve it!

B-203 ATA Family ONE MONTH SELF DEFENSE TRAINING $109 Martial Arts Feel confident with self defense training.

B-204 ATA Family ONE MONTH CARDIO KICKBOxING CLASSES $59 Martial Arts Try kickboxing for a total body workout.

B-205 Bethany Jones IN-HOME ONE HOUR MASSAGE $80 Massage Therapist Experience the rejuvenating relaxation of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own home.

B-206 Bethany Jones IN-HOME ONE HOUR MASSAGE $80 Massage Therapist Experience the rejuvenating relaxation of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own home.

B-207 Body Image Tech MICRODERMABRASION FACIAL $220 Receive a medical grade microdermabrasion with an anti-aging skin facial yielding amazing results.

B-208 Carlisle of Denver TEAL SILK CAMISOLE AND PRINT SCARF $285 See this flattering camisole with coordinating silk print scarf with reptile/floral designs.

B-209 City of Aurora 10 SWIM PASSES $40 Take your pick from the Aurora City Pools and invite nine friends for a pool party bash.

B-210 Colorado Dance DANCE CLASS TUITION CERTIFICATE $100 Company Professional instruction and limited class size are key to the Colorado Dance Company.




item # donor item name and description valueB-211 Colorado Dancesport PRIVATE/GROUP LESSON OR DANCE PARTY $160 With more than 50 years of training, your dance instructors will make your party stimulating and fun.

B-212 Coombs Family BOOKIES GIFT CERTIFICATE $15 You will undoubtedly pick a winner from Denver’s most popular children’s bookstore.

B-214 Comedy Works BELLY OF LAUGHS PARTY FOR 8 $160 Eight friends can celebrate a birthday or get together just for laughs at Comedy Works.

B-215 DermaSpa SKIN ANALYSIS AND FACIAL $175 Indulge in a skin analysis and medically-based custom facial using products to match any skin type.

B-216 Denver Academy ONE MONTH OF JAzz CLASSES, AGES 8 YEARS TO ADULT $60 of Ballet Take in some jazz dance instruction, ages 8 years to adult.

B-217 Denver Academy ONE MONTH OF HIP HOP CLASSES $60 of Ballet Put your dancing shoes on! Perfect your hip hop moves.

B-218 Denver Academy ONE MONTH OF ADULT BALLET CLASSES $60 of Ballet Get limber with Creative Dance or Ballet classes.

B-219 Elements Massage ONE-HOUR MASSAGE CERTIFICATE $65 Treat yourself to a serene massage at Piney Creek’s Elements Massage.

B-220 Greenwood Athletic FIVE PASSES TO GREENWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB $125 Club Play tennis, swim, take a yoga class, lift weights at this award-winning athletic club.

B-221 Hot Mamas Stroller FIVE CONDITIONING CLASSES $65 Conditioning 60 minutes of heart beating, pavement pounding exercise! Fun and functional, you and your baby.

B-222 Interlocks Hair HAIRCUT $35 Change your image with a new hairstyle.

B-223 Jim Clark GARY NULL’S POWER HEALTH PACKAGE $150 Take it from the pro who has advocated alternative therapies for more than 35 years.

B-224 Juice Plus JUICE PLUS PACKAGE $45 Get on the right track with a nutritious start. Experience wholesome Juice Plus products.

B-225 Julie Lewis Yoga TWO ONE-HOUR IN-HOME YOGA LESSONS $140 Experience serene yoga instruction in the comfort of your home.

B-226 Katy Su Family $25 AT BARNES & NOBLE $25 Good for purchase at any Barnes & Noble store.

B-227 Dawn Kohlman 36 PACK OF LIP BALM $50 Keep your kisser in top shape. Trust Lip IVO, a quality lip balm since 1903.




item # donor item name and description valueB-228 Maximized Health NINE-DAY NUTRITIONAL CLEANSE PROGRAM $328 Wellness Center Help cleanse liver, kidneys, gallbladder and intestinal system, which leads to increase in energy, weight loss and improvement in sleep quality.

B-229 Maximized Health TERM OF CHIROPRACTIC CARE $3,306 Wellness Center Receive up to 38 chiropractic care visits, which include health and lifestyle coaching, as well as nutrition and exercise counseling.

B-230 Mile High Boot Camp MILE HIGH ADVENTURE BOOT CAMP FOR WOMEN $159 Women of all fitness levels, ages and sizes are attaining astonishing results with this 14-day, outdoor fitness camp.

B-231 Muthu Family HANDMADE SCARF FROM INDIA $40 A beautiful addition to your wardrobe!

B-232 Muthu Family HANDMADE SCARF FROM INDIA $40 An accessory you can’t deny yourself.

B-233 Muthu Family HANDSTITCHED SHAWL $80 Cover up with this hand-made beauty.

B-234 Muthu Family HANDSTITCHED SHAWL $80 A unique and versatile comfort!

B-235 Pearl Street Yoga FIVE-CLASS CARD $55 Enjoy five classes of relaxation and toning.

B-236 Purple Flower Spa EYELASH ExTENSIONS $250 Add a little glamour to your life!

B-237 Rebel Contemporary $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE $100 Clothing Shop ‘til you drop!

B-238 Richard Pena SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL EARRINGS $280 Perfect gift to dazzle your sweetheart!

B-239 Rocky Mountain ROWING LESSON Priceless Rowing Club Build those arms and tone that tummy while enjoying something “just for you”!

B-240 Samantha Castilla GIFT CARD $150 Shoe Boutique Decadent Cherry Creek shopping haven.

B-241 Sports Authority ALL-NEW VENDOR SAMPLE CLUBS $600 Great “show off” starter set!

B-242 Tattered Cover $20 AT TATTERED COVER $20 Browse and buy at one of Denver’s most respected independent booksellers.

B-243 The Golden Bear GIFT CERTIFICATE $250 Use toward your purchase of an exquisite and unique piece of jewelry at the store whose exclusive “Golden Bear” design has been adopted as The Symbol of Vail Valley® by locals and visitors alike.

B-244 Trails Recreation Center 20 VISIT PASS + PERSONAL TRAINING $150 After your personal training session, enjoy 20 visits at the state-of- the-art workout room, running track, or aquatic center.




B-245 Wallwey Family “PLANET EARTH” 5-DISC BLU-RAYTM DVD BOxED SET $100 Share this unparalleled adventure with your family; in hi-def Blu-RayTM.

B-246 Wallwey Family HARRY POTTER YEARS 1-5 BLU-RAYTM DVD SET $150 The ever-popular Harry Potter series in amazing hi-def Blu-RayTM.

B-247 Wandishin Family BASKET OF PARENTING BOOKS $63 Notable gifted education handbooks—a must-read!

B-248 Yip Family COCO CHANEL PERFUME $30 Own one of the world’s most popular perfumes.

B-249 Yip Family CARTIER GIFT SET $150 See for yourself the allure of Cartier.

B-250 The Men’s Salon $50 TO THE MEN’S SALON, AND A GIFT BAG $70 Try this salon designed exclusively for men.

B-251 Jones Family M&M DISPENSER $10 Add some chocolate to your life.

B-252 Executive Tans TANNING PACKAGE $25 Have that tropical glow as the snowflakes fall in Denver.

B-253 Executive Tans TANNING PACKAGE $25 Have that tropical glow as the snowflakes fall in Denver.

B-254 Starbucks GIFT BAG $75 Complete with coffee, mugs, biscotti, and great book to curl up with. A must-have!




B-258 Schwarz Family OLD NAVY GIFT CARD $35 Shop for trendy, youthful, and affordable styles for the whole family.



Silent Auction Items Just for Kids Page 8

JuST For KidS—closes at 7:35Pm

item # donor item name and description valueK-300 Bailey Family $25 TO TOYS ‘R US $25 You can always find a treasure at the dependable Toys ‘R Us.

K-301 Children’s Hospital YAHTzEE GAME $20 of Denver Put away the video games and have family night with this popular dice game.

K-302 Denver Firefighters FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $60 Museum Take advantage of this Denver Firefighters Museum family membership located in historic Denver Fire Station No. 1, featuring loads of hands- on activities.

K-303 JW Kim’s Tae Kwon Do $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE $50 Introduce your child to the world of martial arts.

K-304 Sports Authority WAKE BOARD $75 Be the talk of the waters with this World Industries “Smile” wake board.

K-305 The Village Baker BAKING BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR 8 CHILDREN $80 Dessert baker and genius Julie Mazenko will host a delectable baking party for your child’s birthday!

K-306 Timbuk Toys TOY DONATION $50 This donation is so exciting, we can’t find the words to describe it!

K-307 Colorado Sports INVESCO FIELD STADIUM TOUR $144 Hall of Fame Go behind the scenes to view the home field of your Denver Broncos.

K-308 Artful Journey $50 TOWARD CLASSES OR CAMPS $50 Choose from an assortment of classes ranging from jewelry making and cartooning to photography and theatre.

K-309 Artful Journey $50 TOWARD CLASSES OR CAMPS $50 Choose from an assortment of classes ranging from jewelry making and cartooning to photography and theatre.

K-310 Birchler-Rozance “MARCH OF THE PENGUINS” DVD $15 Family A must for your DVD library.

K-311 ATA Family BIRTHDAY PARTY, TWO MONTHS OF CLASSES, AND A FREE UNIFORM $435 Martial Arts Host a martial arts-themed birthday party for up to 20 friends. Bonus: 2 months of martial arts classes for you.

K-312 City of Aurora $25 HAPPY BUCKS $25 Broaden your horizons by taking a class through the City of Aurora, be it cooking, art, sports and more. This gift certificate will cover $25 of the fee.

K-314 Color Me Mine- PARTY FOR 10 $200 Southlands Have a blast as you and nine friends each create a unique work of art. Includes party host, room, use of all studio supplies.




item # donor item name and description valueK-315 Dam West MEMBERSHIP TO THE DAM WEST SWIM TEAM FOR SUMMER 2009 $100 Swim Team Join this local community swim team along with several other Challenge kids. Compete with the Mountain High Swim League, May to July.

K-316 Denver Academy ONE MONTH OF BALLET CLASSES $60 of Ballet Become as lithe and limber as you can be with one month of professional and stimulating ballet instruction.

K-317 Denver Academy ONE WEEK SUMMER DANCE/THEATRE $160 of Ballet Immerse in the fine arts in this intensive summer dance/theatre program, specializing in personalized and nurturing instruction.

K-318 Denver Academy BALLET CLASS $60 of Ballet Delight as your little one, ages 2½ to 8, pirouettes across the dance floor made possible by this one month class.

K-319 Denver Academy BALLET CLASS $160 of Ballet Find your inner ballerina—for ages 8-17.

K-320 Denver Museum of TWO PASSES $32 Nature and Science Check out the breathtaking “Nature Unleashed” exhibit as well as the “Expedition Health” section.

K-321 Dr. Brad Stith TOUR OF UC DENVER LAB WITH MASTER BIOLOGIST $250 Take a behind-the-scenes and in-depth look at Dr. Stith’s research on the African clawed frog with 5 friends, followed by lunch at a downtown restaurant.

K-322 Entertainment BIKE ACCESSORY PACKAGE WITH $150 GIFTCARD $200 Books Package includes a wide array of bicycle accessories, as well as a $150 MasterCard gift card.

K-323 Fantastic Fun FOUR UNLIMITED RIDE PASSES $48 Amusement Park Take the family to Funtastic Fun—an indoor amusement park offering unlimited rides!

K-324 Forney Museum ADMISSION FOR FOUR $23 of Transportation Check out this unique museum offering more than 500 exhibits relating to historical transportation. Don’t miss “Big Boy,” the world’s largest steam locomotive.

K-325 Fun Bus $50 TOWARD A FUN BUS PARTY PACKAGE $50 Jump on the Fun Bus for a birthday party to remember. Kids ages 2-7 tumble, swing, slide in this parked party bus with no seats.

K-326 Halpern Family CURIOUS GEORGE BOOK $15 Take home your child’s favorite mischievous monkey.

K-327 JungleQuest TWO ALL-DAY PASSES $24 Rock-climbing walls and challenging ropes courses make for an exciting kids’ day out!

K-328 Laura Roberts MAx THE DOG BOOKS Priceless Make these classic dog books a part of your library. Bonus: signed by author.

K-329 Morton Family HANDMADE STEPSTOOL $40 Perfect for a toddler, adorned with a bunny. Comes with matching stuffed bunny.




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item # donor item name and description valueK-330 Morton Family 19-PIECE WOODEN TOY FARM $50 Host your own stock show. This handmade, brightly painted farm set includes barn, silo, fencing, 10 animals and a playmat.

K-331 McCarter Family 20 LORD OF THE RINGS ACTION FIGURES $180 Invest in this item—20 Lord of the Rings action figures—keepsakes!

K-332 Mr. Biggs TWO VACATION PASSES $40 144,000 square feet of indoor entertainment awaits you and a friend, includes Foam Factory, Twister, Laser Jam and much more.

K-333 Mrs. Connie Block GIANT STUFFED TWEETY BIRD $100 Accessorize your space with a huge, stuffed Tweety Bird.

K-334 Mrs. Connie Block GIANT STUFFED DOG $100 Take this furry friend home for keeps.

K-335 Muthu Family FANCY GIRLS’ HANDBAGS $20 Ideal gifts for two little princesses in your life—handstitched with attention to detail.

K-336 My Art Workshop $25 TO MY ART WORKSHOP $25 Creativity abounds at this drop-in arts and crafts center.

K-337 My Gym FREE MEMBERSHIP AND 4 CLASSES $150 My Gym’s state-of-the-art facility hosts award-winning programs geared to kids’ physical, cognitive and emotional development.

K-338 Peeples Family FOUR TICKETS TO “PETER AND THE WOLF”—APRIL 26, 2009 $56 Colorado Symphony Orchestra plays the acclaimed “Peter and the Wolf” at Boettcher Hall. Tickets good for two adults and two children.

K-339 Science Matters SCIENCE MATTERS BIRTHDAY PARTY $170 Build volcanoes, create concoctions, and bring out your inner Einstein for an unparalleled party.

K-340 Sharon Littlefield TWO VOICE LESSONS $60 Prepare to be the next American Idol with two voice lessons. Ms. Littlefield has more than 20 years of vocal teaching experience.

K-341 Sports Authority NIKE IGNITOR ALUMINUM YOUTH BASEBALL BAT $25 Get ready for spring training with this Nike kid-sized bat.




item # donor item name and description valueK-342 Sports Authority BRINE “MINI MONEY” LACROSSE STICK $25 Sounds like a great accompaniment to Brian Langtry’s Lacrosse Camp (see item T-728) or Immersion.

K-343 Starfish Swim School EIGHT WEEKS OF SWIM INSTRUCTION $145 Gear up for the summer by enrolling your child at Starfish Swim school, instructing him/her how to swim safely and enjoy the water.

K-344 Sticky Fingers KIDS’ COOKING KIT $42 Cooking Outfit your little chef with the basic tools to get cooking. Item also includes $5 discount on cooking class.

K-345 Summer Science TWO-WEEK CAMP AT SCIENCE INSTITUTE $250 Institute Sponsored by the Center for Mathematics, Science and Environmental Education, your child will get expert, hands-on instruction.

K-346 Sweet and Sassy PAMPERED PRINCESS PACKAGE $75 Treat her royally with haircut, blowout, mini-mani and min-pedi in a glamorous setting.

K-347 US Toy Company BABY KEYBOARD $60 Introduce your toddler to the world of computers with this easy-to-use keyboard, boasting eye-catching interactive games.

K-348 Son Family GUITAR HERO WORLD TOUR FOR Wii $100 Rock on! Enhance your Wii system with Guitar Hero World Tour game and game controller.

K-349 Boondocks Fun Center SIx PASSES $48 Explore the eight acres of fun ranging from go-carts and mini golf to a flight simulator.

K-350 Bumbles House BOUNCE PARTY FOR 20! $100 of Bounce Enjoy a day of free play at a Denver favorite hot-spot for kids!

K-351 Cherry Creek Dance ONE MONTH OF DANCE CLASSES $160 Bring your camera as your little one dances the night away at the ever- popular childrens’ dance studio.

K-352 United Studios GIFT CERTIFICATE $300 of Self Defense Good for one month of private and group instruction, black belt student manual, and karate uniform and belt.

K-353 Pump It Up! THREE POP-IN PLAY PASSES $21 Passes to “Pop-In Playtime” at this fun, inflatable party zone in Parker.

K-354 Funtastic Fun ADMISSION FOR FOUR $48 All-you-can-ride passes for the $2 million indoor kids’ amusement park.

K-355 Amazing Jake’s FAMILY FUNPACK $60 Four Funpack cards to enjoy the amazing experience at Jake’s place!



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item # donor item name and description valueD-400 Apple Creek GIFT CERTIFICATE $20 Restaurant Take in the pot roast or golden fried chicken at this popular Aurora restaurant.

D-401 Blue Bonnet DINNER FOR TWO $30 Restaurant In business for almost 40 years; you can’t go wrong with this Mexican eatery.

D-402 Dai Family $50 AT CHERRY CREEK GRILL $50 Rotisserie cooking and tantalizing baby back ribs are standouts at this Cherry Creek North hotspot.

D-403 Great Harvest BASKET OF FRESH BREADS $35 Bread Co. Be it Rosemary Garlic or Cinnamon Chip bread, Great Harvest has been offering phenomenal and nutritious baked goods since 1976.

D-404 Jim & Nick’s BBQ $10 AT JIM & NICK’S BBQ $10 Experience BBQ that has been slow-smoked over genuine hickory fires.

D-405 Black Angus $45 AT BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE $45 Steakhouse Savor your delectable steak of choice.

D-406 Davis Family $25 AT CHILI’S/MAGGIANO’S/MACARONI GRILL $25 Choose among these three tasty restaurant choices.

D-407 Li Family CLANDESTINE CHEF DINNER PARTY $100 Great party idea: in-home cooking class offers a four-course meal with wine for 10 people.

D-408 Linhardt Family $25 AT MAGGIANO’S $25 Large portion Italian fare at its best.

D-409 Linhardt Family $25 AT P.F. CHANG’S $25 Don’t miss the Orange Peel Chicken!

D-410 Linhardt Family $25 AT TGI FRIDAY’S $25 Have TGIF fun any day of the week.

D-411 Starbucks 1 LB. GOLD COAST BLEND COFFEE WITH A GOLD MUG $20 Get your caffeine fix from Starbucks.

D-412 Paradise Bakery $25 AT PARADISE BAKERY $25 The Albacore Tuna Caesar Salad is to die for.

D-413 Red Brick Pizza $40 AT RED BRICK PIzzA $40 These upscale pies may include arugula, prosciutto or shrimp.

D-414 Bent Fork Restaurant $25 AT BENT FORK $25 Try the restaurant voted “Best American Food” on CitySearch.

D-415 Katy Su Family $20 AT STARBUCKS $20 Grab a steaming cup of java from the world’s largest retailer and roaster.


item # donor item name and description valueD-416 King Soopers GIFT CARD $10 Get a deal at your favorite local grocery store.

D-417 LingJia zhang STIR FRY DINNER IN YOUR HOME FOR 8 PEOPLE $60 It’s fresh, nutritious, delicious and you don’t have to prepare it! Lots of veggies and shrimp if you so desire.

D-419 Stansbury Family DINNER AND DESSERT $50 Dinner at Claim Jumper; dessert at Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream & Treatery.

D-420 McCormick’s $50 AT MCCORMICK’S $50 Fish House & Bar Feast on succulent seafood at this renowned Denver establishment.

D-421 Mongolian Grill GIFT CARD $50 Choose your own ingredients from a great variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, salads, sauces and spices. The food is then grilled fresh, right before your eyes.

D-422 Outback Steakhouse $50 AT OUTBACK $50 No worries. The Blooming Onion is a real winner. Bonus: Gluten-free menu.

D-423 Outback Steakhouse AUSSIE OUTBACK BASKET $95 This Down Under gift basket sports wine, beer, candy and a gift certificate.

D-424 Peyton Dailey GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BASKET $26 Troop 77 A must! This sweet basket contains eight boxes of these ever-popular treats.

D-425 Richardsen-Maestas THREE BOTTLES CLASSIC WINES $60 Family Impress your friends with three award-winning Windsor Vineyard wines.

D-427 Sunnyside Café GIFT CARDS Incredible Enjoy the first locally owned and operated family run breakfast and lunch restaurant in Highlands Ranch. Sunnyside Cafe specializes in breakfast, lunch, catering and banquets, using fresh products prepared daily.

D-428 Weinstein Family GLUTEN FREE 101 $75 Gluten-free goodies kid-tested and approved, ranging from macaroni and cheese to chocolate chip cookies. Includes a quick guide to eating gluten-free, as well as recipes.

D-429 Wilkinson Family HARRY & DAVID BASKET $50 What to eat first? Smoked salmon, dark chocolate truffles and much more…

D-430 Yia Yia’s $25 AT YIA YIA’S $25 Try such Euro delights as Chorizo Sausage and Spanish Cheese and Escargot Butter-Encrusted Sea Bass.

D-431 zhilin Song $50 AT FRESH FISH COMPANY $50 Decisions, decisions! Choose from the 30 fresh fish selections available daily.

D-432 Brazell-Stimak DINNER FOR TWO AT CHILI’S $50 Family Spice up your dining experience by sharing it with a friend.

D-432 Brazell-Stimak LUNCH AT APPLEBEE’S $25 Family Dine on scrumptious award-winning lunch dishes at any local Applebee’s Restaurant.





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D-434 Wieck Family DINNER AT IL FORNAIO $100 Dine at this fabulous authentic Italian restaurant and bakery known for its signature risotto and one-of-a-kind European dishes...yummmmm!

D-435 Weinberger SUNDAY BRUNCH FOR TWO AT FRESH FISH CO. $46 Family Enjoy omelettes, all-you-can-eat shrimp and crab, and decadent desserts for two at the famous Fresh Fish Co. at Hampden and Tamarac.

D-436 Brynn Butler GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BASKET $20 Eight delicious boxes of Girl Scout cookies, including all of your old favorites!


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item # donor item name and description valueN-500 Bennett Family RENAISSANCE AVEDA SPA CERTIFICATE $125 Choose from array of award-winning services, such as massage, facial, waxing, pedicure...

N-501 Broken Tee Golf Course 18-HOLE FOURSOME $104 Tee off with 3 friends at this sprawling and challenging golf course.

N-502 Club 4 Kids DROP-IN CHILDCARE $25 A safe, trusted, and fun “kids’ night out”!

N-503 Color Me Mine FOUR PAINTING PASSES COMPLETE WITH MUGS $80 Lowry Get your creative juices flowing with three friends. Includes four mugs and materials.

N-504 Colorado Sports INVESCO STADIUM TOUR FOR FOUR $144 Hall of Fame Go behind the scenes to view the home field of your Denver Broncos.

N-505 Colorado Shakespeare SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PASSES FOR TWO $76 Festival Take your buddy and enjoy the cultural experience.

N-506 Comedy Works DOUBLE-DATE NIGHT $80 Four tickets to any weekday show of your choice!

N-507 Crounse Family ONE-WEEK BRECKENRIDGE GETAWAY $1,000 Make your summer escape to Breckenridge for a week of serene relaxation or glorious mountain biking. View photos and description online at: http://www.summitvacations.net/summit_property_details.php?id=117

N-508 Disneyland ONE-DAY PARK HOPPER PASS FOR FOUR $376 Mickey and Minnie await your arrival. Take in Disney’s California Adventure Park and return for Disneyland fireworks at dusk!



What will you celebrate at “The House of Mouse”? Bid on item N-508, a 1-day Park Hopper Pass for four to visit Mickey and Minnie in their California home. >>>

<<< A whole week. Here. Don’t just dream about it, bid on it! This is item N-507, courtesy of the Crounse Family.


item # donor item name and description valueN-509 Embassy Suites 2 NIGHT STAY AT THE EMBASSY SUITES $355 Tech Center Get away from it all, close to home! Check into the DTC Embassy Suites for 2 nights. Includes access to indoor pool and breakfast buffet.

N-510 Executive Tans TANNING PACKAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE $25 Have that bronzed glow while the snow falls.

N-511 Executive Tans TANNING PACKAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE $25 Have that bronzed glow while the snow falls.

N-512 Executive Tans TANNING PACKAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR TWO $50 Share the bronzed look with a friend.

N-513 Garber Family TWO SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TICKETS $569 Choose any Southwest Airline destination for a getaway.

N-514 Granby Ranch FOUR ROUNDS OF GOLF $360 Grab your clubs (and 3 friends) and play on the Headwaters Golf Course, recently renovated by the Nicklaus Design Group.

N-515 Handle Bar and Grill NIGHT OUT FOR TWO $50 Take a date to this popular Washington Park casual restaurant.

N-516 Hyatt Regency AWAKEN PACKAGE $125 Tech Center Check out the Hyatt’s $9 million guestroom renovation. Package includes one night’s stay and satisfying breakfast in the Café.

N-517 Indoor Skydiving FIRST CLASS TICKET $150 Get your (and a friend’s) adrenaline going with an indoor skydiving experience. Ticket includes t-shirt and a cap.

N-518 Jones Family TWO BRONCOS FOOTBALL TICKETS Invaluable Cheer for the blue and orange from the awesome vantage point of Section 519, Row 12, Seats 3 and 4.

N-519 Judy Jones M&M DISPENSER $10 Drop a little chocolate into your love life.

N-520 Kasberg Family TWO NIGHTS’ STAY AT HILTON OF CHOICE $1,400 Take your pick—be it the Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Hawaiian Village or any other Hilton property worldwide.

N-521 Lodge at Blackhawk DINNER AND LODGING $150 Get lucky!

N-522 Magnolia Hotel ONE NIGHT STAY $199 Get away to a deluxe guestroom at the highly acclaimed Magnolia Hotel. Good at any Magnolia Hotel. Choose from Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Omaha.

N-523 Matthews Family FOUR ROCKIES TICKETS $200 Cheer on our Colorado home team with the game of your choice.

N-524 Paradise Bakery BREAKFAST FOR TWO $25 Enjoy breakfast in Paradise—ranchero omelette, Belgian waffles and other yummy treats.






item # donor item name and description valueN-525 Pepsi Center NUGGETS VS. GOLDEN STATE TICKETS—SATURDAY, MARCH 26 $160 Cheer on your Denver Nuggets as they battle the Golden State Warriors.

N-526 Vail Marriott Mountain TWO NIGHT STAY, WITH BREAKFAST FOR TWO $1,500 Resort & Spa Head to the Vail mountains for luxurious lodgings and splendid scenery for winter skiing or summer hiking.

N-527 Soaring Adventures BALLOON RIDE FOR TWO $400 Soaring Adventures provides you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience for two to fly one of the more than 200 certified balloon adventures across the USA. Local spots include Denver, Boulder, Littleton, and Broomfield.

N-528 Shela Reilley PAINTING WITH SOFT PASTELS—WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 $20 each/ Join pastel artist Shela Reilley paint a landscape in soft pastels on 10 person max. Wednesday, April 15 from 3:00-5:00 P.M. Explore the bright colors of pastels without the bother of paint mixing or drawing first. Come with willingness to try new techniques. Supplies and snack are included. Ages 4TH grade to adult.

N-529 Sports Authority WINTER SKIS $200 It’s not too late to hit the slopes in these Atomic 520 skis.

N-532 The Stanley Hotel ONE NIGHT STAY $200 See the sights of Estes Park and stay at the historic Stanley Hotel.

N-533 Underwater SCUBA COURSE $164 Phantaseas The “best dive center in Denver” will get you ready for that aquatic vacation and have you certified to dive!

N-534 Wieck Family MOVIE NITE AT THE LANDMARK THEATER GREENWOOD VILLAGE $30 Enjoy a new release and a bucket of popcorn with a friend.

N-535 Garden of the TWO NIGHTS LODGING FOR TWO $478 Gods Club Take in the breathtaking view of the natural landmark and snow-capped Pike’s Peak at this luxury resort with impeccable service!

N-536 Kerasotes TWO MOVIE PASSES—SOUTHLANDS STADIUM 16 THEATER $20 ShowPlace Take in a show for two at the spacious theater in Southlands.

N-537 Omni Interlocken WEEKEND NIGHT STAY FOR TWO $159 Resort Close enough to home (Broomfield), but far enough away to enjoy a night alone! Includes breakfast for two.

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item # donor item name and description valueH-600 Aimee Louchart “OUTSIDE EVERGREEN” PHOTOGRAPH $150 Fine Art Photography Attractive black and white photograph adorned with archival mat; finished size is 16”x20”.

H-601 Aimee Louchart “BEFORE THE TIDE” PHOTOGRAPH $150 Fine Art Photography Picturesque, ocean-themed black and white photograph with archival mat; finished size is 16”x20”.

H-602 Babs Symonds PLANET EARTH—THE COMPLETE DVD SERIES $45 Celebrating Earth as never before. With five years in the making and more than 2,000 days in the field, Planet Earth is an ultimate portrait of our planet.

H-603 Bailey Family $25 AT BARNES & NOBLE $25 Browse and treat yourself to a book or DVD.

H-604 Colorado $50 AT COLORADO BAG ‘N BAGGAGE $50 Bag ‘n Baggage Invest in a wallet, suitcase or backpack as you support the local economy.

H-605 The Container Store $25 AT THE CONTAINER STORE $25 Contain yourself! Take a trip to this organizational haven.

H-606 The Engraving Place BABY CUP AND FORK/SPOON $54 Silver-plated baby cup with Oneida two-piece silver-plated baby fork and spoon set.

H-607 Fisher Family RAILROAD CAR BIRDHOUSE $40 This train-themed birdhouse is too precious to be outdoors.

H-608 Garcia Family TWO HAND-KNIT PURSES $100 Notice the top-notch stitching in these beaded purses perfect for a night on the town.

H-609 Haag Family TABLE TOP VENDING MACHINE $350 Nine-slot tabletop vending machine ideal for a small business or home theater. Great for cookies, candy, granola bars and chips.

H-610 Hallmark FLAVIA ADDRESS BOOK $15 A beautiful addition to your handbag or satchel.

H-611 Hallmark BABY GIRL SCRAPBOOK KIT $25 All you need to make memories of that darling girl.

H-612 Halpern Family MEMO RECORDER $20 NexxTech produces this handy, recording keychain. Batteries included.

H-613 Headstorms Inc. FAMILY GAME NIGHT BASKET $40 Turn off the TV and immerse yourselves in some family-friendly board games. Bonus: Snacks included.

H-614 Highline Metals CUSTOM COPPER PLANTER $300 Consider this lavish, handmade copper planter, ideal for indoor or outdoor use.


item # donor item name and description valueH-615 Judy Jones M&M DISPENSER $10 Melts in your mouth, not in your hand.

H-616 Julie Liu DENVER NUGGETS BASKETBALL $250 A collector’s dream-come-true, signed by Nuggets alumni... the best of the best!

H-617 Karen Trenchard “HORSE IN ASPEN GROVE” PHOTOGRAPH $250 Photography Own this peaceful masterpiece!

H-618 Kasberg Family GREENFIELD’S ENGLAND FINE CHINA $100 Host in style with five dessert cups, spoons and dessert plates.

H-619 Kasberg Family DRINK MIxER AND COCKTAIL GLASSES $50 Make some mojitos or margaritas with this snazzy drink mixer and two cocktail glasses. Comes with measurable recipes.

H-620 Kohlman Family PAUL MCCARTNEY MUSIC & ANIMATION COLLECTION $25 Enjoy the sounds of Paul McCartney as you view award-winning animated films.

H-621 Lacy Family PERSONALIzED NOTE CARDS $45 Delight in personalized blank note cards. They will be customized with your name. Includes three sets of 10 cards.

H-622 Muthu Family HAND-STITCHED HANDBAGS $20 Check out these fancy, darling, hand-stitched bags.

H-623 Muthu Family HANDMADE WOOD TOY $35 Own this interesting handmade, wood candy toy adorned with spoons.

H-624 Pasta Express PASTA COOKER $25 Perfect your Fettuccine Alfredo with this top-notch pasta cooker.

H-625 Rathbun Family THREE-PIECE TERRA COTTA BOWL SET $20 Add some pizzazz to your kitchen with this striking set.

H-626 Regan Family FIVE-BOWL ITALIAN PASTA SET $40 Fettucine or gnocchi? Try them on your blue pasta print on white ceramic bowls. Of course, they are handcrafted in Italy.

H-627 Regan Family “BAG AND CLOCK” PRINT $200 You must see it to believe it. Framed, triple-matted charcoal of “Bag and Clock.”

H-628 Roberts Family FOx AND OSPREY PRINTS $300 Don Jones, Jr. ‘s professional photo of reclining fox and another showing an osprey in her nest; size is approximately 19”x23”.

H-629 Roberts Family SAILBOATS PRINT $150 Captivating photo taken during Buzzards Bay Regatta; clicked by photographer Don Jones, Jr.

H-630 Salazar Family LARGE, WHIMSICAL GLASS BOWL $100 GatherHouse Glass Blowing Studio created this outstanding orange and black work of art.




item # donor item name and description valueH-631 Sam Freed BRONCOS SIGNED HELMET Priceless Denver Broncos helmet signed by the famed #15, Brandon Marshall.

H-632 Santa Claus BRATz LEAPPAD GAME, 3RD GRADE $25 Perfect educational entertainment for your daughter.

H-633 Shela Reilley “AFTERNOON IN THE ROCKIES” PAINTING $250 Check out this Colorado-inspired artwork, a framed pastel painting by artist Shela Reilley.

H-634 Sheri Smith HANDMADE T-SHIRT QUILT $600 The Quilter Extraordinaire Sheri Smith will custom-create a memory quilt from your own t-shirts.

H-635 StoryBook Prints THREE WHIMSICAL AND FUN PRINTS $225 Spruce up your home with 3 original and playful art pieces.

H-636 Sonnia Marsh “LA CHIVA” ART Priceless This handmade work of art depicts a bus commonly used in Colombia in the 1800s. The cargo—coffee, bananas, plantains, assorted fruits and people— are reminiscent of the region.

H-637 Vern Shellman TWO ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS $80 A must-see for the watercolor aficionado.

H-638 Duff Family TWO POTTERY BOWLS $78 One bowl boasts a leaf motif, while the other complements it in a lovely green.

H-639 Target GIFT CARD $50 The only shop in town! Everything from household necessities to toys, games, crafts, and affordable clothing.

H-640 Timmy “LASSIE” VHS MOVIE Unforgettable Enjoy your own VHS copy of an original favorite.

H-641 King Soopers GIFT CARD $30 Grocery shop with the King!

H-642 King Soopers GIFT CARD $10 Shop at our local hotspot for grub.

H-643 A Precious Donor PRECIOUS MOMENTSTM FIGURINE $20 Make a memory with this “Blessings of Peace to You” 2008 figurine. Registry papers included.

H-644 Cheryl Detwiler TWO SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE PRINTS $400 Mihalka/ Framed and matted 12”x14” masterpieces! Detwiler Art



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item # donor item name and description valueT-700 Ms. Amy Jo Peppler COLOR ME MINE TRIP FOR FOUR! & Ms. Amy Wortham A total of four children will enjoy “Color Me Mine” in Lowry. Each child will get to pick a ceramic piece and paint it with their two favorite Amys! It will make an afternoon of memorable fun.

T-701 Teams A & B Teachers MOVIE MADNESS!—THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 3:00PPM-5:00PM $15 per child The Team A and Team B teachers will host a movie afternoon for each participating child, K-3. Your child will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of G-PG movies in each classroom. It’s a big hit with the kids—one they won’t want to miss!

T-702 Mrs. Morants BARNES & NOBLE TRIP Your child will enjoy a jaunt to Barnes and Noble with Mrs. Morants, browsing through the stacks and enjoying a warm drink. He/she will pick out a book for summer reading fun, and then head off to lunch! One student only. Choose either Friday, April 24, 10:00AM-12:00PM or Friday, May 22, 10:00AM-12:00PM.

T-703 Ms. Graeve HIGH SEAS AND TEA ADVENTURE Spend a fabulous afternoon with Ms. Graeve and a friend at The Tattered Cover and the Brown Palace downtown! First, The Tattered Cover, where you will immerse yourself in books and stories. After picking out a book, head to the Brown Palace to have tea and crumpets just like they do in England! Don’t miss this exciting adventure for your child! Outwit, outplay and outbid your friends since this opportunity is only available to two students!

T-704 Mr. K., Mr. Smith, ROCKIES BASEBALL GAME OUTING & Ms. White Mr K., Ms. Holly White, and Teacher-of-The Year Mr. Dan Smith will host your child and two friends to watch the Rockies play. Date TBD!

T-705 Ms. Jeanne Cahn ART IN THE AFTERNOON! Min. $25 bid/child Spend an afternoon with Ms. Cahn completing a wonderful art project that stimulates your creative juices! Snacks and one-on-one instruction will be provided. Tuesday, April 14. Maximum 15 children; K-4 only.

T-706 Ms. Holly White GYM PARTY FOR 10; WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 3:00PM-4:00PM One hour with Ms. White’s PE closet. Spend an hour in the gym playing with all of the cool stuff from the equipment closet. Dodgeball on the rock wall? No problem! Up to 10 kids (could be split between two families with kids in the same age group).

T-707 Ms. Bush & Mr. Pierce RIDE THE RAILS! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Ride the rails and read with Mr. Pierce and Ms. Bush. Your child and three friends are invited to hop the light rail from the Nine Mile Park and Ride to The Tattered Cover book store downtown. Take time for a bit of shopping and a snack before picking up your child at Nine Mile around 5:30PM. Enjoy this urban experience!

T-708 Ms. Allen “GOING DOWNTOWN” —SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1:00PM-4:00PM The winning student and a friend accompany the teachers on the light rail to an afternoon at the Denver Art Museum. Meet at Nine Mile Station to head downtown!




item # donor item name and description valueT-709 Ms. Cross “GOING DOWNTOWN” —SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1:00PM-4:00PM The winning student and a friend accompany the teachers on the light rail to an afternoon at the Denver Art Museum. Meet at Nine Mile Station to head downtown!

T-710 Mrs. Beattie “GOING DOWNTOWN” —SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1:00PM-4:00PM The winning student and a friend accompany the teachers on the light rail to an afternoon at the Denver Art Museum. Meet at Nine Mile Station to head downtown!

T-711 Mrs. Casner “GOING DOWNTOWN” —SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1:00PM-4:00PM The winning student and a friend accompany the teachers on the light rail to an afternoon at the Denver Art Museum. Meet at Nine Mile Station to head downtown!

T-712 Ms. Wright “GOING DOWNTOWN” —SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1:00PM-4:00PM The winning student and a friend accompany the teachers on the light rail to an afternoon at the Denver Art Museum. Meet at Nine Mile Station to head downtown!

T-713 Mr. Beck “GOING DOWNTOWN” —SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1:00PM-4:00PM The winning student and a friend accompany the teachers on the light rail to an afternoon at the Denver Art Museum. Meet at Nine Mile Station to head downtown!

T-714 Ms. Allen BREAKFAST WITH TEAM C TEACHERS—FRIDAY, MARCH 27 The winning child will bring a friend to enjoy breakfast with the Team C teachers before school on Friday, March 27. The teachers will cook and serve breakfast for the kids!

T-715 Ms. Cross BREAKFAST WITH TEAM C TEACHERS—FRIDAY, MARCH 27 The winning child will bring a friend to enjoy breakfast with the Team C teachers before school on Friday, March 27. The teachers will cook and serve breakfast for the kids!

T-716 Mrs. Beattie BREAKFAST WITH TEAM C TEACHERS—FRIDAY, MARCH 27 The winning child will bring a friend to enjoy breakfast with the Team C teachers before school on Friday, March 27. The teachers will cook and serve breakfast for the kids!

T-717 Mrs. Casner BREAKFAST WITH TEAM C TEACHERS—FRIDAY, MARCH 27 The winning child will bring a friend to enjoy breakfast with the Team C teachers before school on Friday, March 27. The teachers will cook and serve breakfast for the kids!

T-718 Ms. Wright BREAKFAST WITH TEAM C TEACHERS—FRIDAY, MARCH 27 The winning child will bring a friend to enjoy breakfast with the Team C teachers before school on Friday, March 27. The teachers will cook and serve breakfast for the kids!

T-719 Mr. Beck BREAKFAST WITH TEAM C TEACHERS—FRIDAY, MARCH 27 The winning child will bring a friend to enjoy breakfast with the Team C teachers before school on Friday, March 27. The teachers will cook and serve breakfast for the kids!




item # donor item name and description valueT-720 Mrs. Higuchi BOWLING PARTY TEAM OF 3—THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Come show off your bowling skills! Each teacher will head a team of three Challenge School students to compete on Thursday, March 26. Students will be transported to the local bowling alley after school and be picked up by their parents at 5:30PM.

T-721 Mrs. Block BOWLING PARTY TEAM OF 3—THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Come show off your bowling skills! Each teacher will head a team of three Challenge School students to compete on Thursday, March 26. Students will be transported to the local bowling alley after school and be picked up by their parents at 5:30PM.

T-722 Mr. Erixon BOWLING PARTY TEAM OF 3—THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Come show off your bowling skills! Each teacher will head a team of three Challenge School students to compete on Thursday, March 26. Students will be transported to the local bowling alley after school and be picked up by their parents at 5:30PM.

T-723 Mrs. Frary BOWLING PARTY TEAM OF 3—THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Come show off your bowling skills! Each teacher will head a team of three Challenge School students to compete on Thursday, March 26. Students will be transported to the local bowling alley after school and be picked up by their parents at 5:30PM.

T-724 Mr. Bixby BOWLING PARTY TEAM OF 3—THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Come show off your bowling skills! Each teacher will head a team of three Challenge School students to compete on Thursday, March 26. Students will be transported to the local bowling alley after school and be picked up by their parents at 5:30PM.

T-725 Mr. Aid BOWLING PARTY TEAM OF 3—THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Come show off your bowling skills! Each teacher will head a team of three Challenge School students to compete on Thursday, March 26. Students will be transported to the local bowling alley after school and be picked up by their parents at 5:30PM.

T-726 Ms. Jennings BOWLING PARTY TEAM OF 3—THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Come show off your bowling skills! Each teacher will head a team of three Challenge School students to compete on Thursday, March 26. Students will be transported to the local bowling alley after school and be picked up by their parents at 5:30PM.

T-727 Mrs. Marsh BOWLING PARTY TEAM OF 3—THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Come show off your bowling skills! Each teacher will head a team of three Challenge School students to compete on Thursday, March 26. Students will be transported to the local bowling alley after school and be picked up by their parents at 5:30PM.

T-728 Mr. Langtry LACROSSE CAMP $250 Get geared up for lacrosse at this boys’ summer lacrosse camp. Be ready for four full days of professional instruction, 9:00AM-3:30PM. Date TBD. Equipment required.

T-729 Ms. Kirschbaum ORIGINAL PRINT $500 Monotype print with Chine Colle. Own your very own print created by Ms. Kirschbaum, whose artist name is Betsy Margolius.




T-730 Team E Teachers MOVIE NIGHT $20 per child Enjoy a movie night with your Team E teachers! Date and time TBA at the auction. Don’t miss the sign-up sheet!

T-731 Challenge School RESERVED PARKING—SOUTHEAST LOT Priceless Located next to Ms. Alvarez’ space, you will pull into your very own parking spot for the entire 2009-2010 school year!

T-732 Challenge School RESERVED PARKING—MAIN LOT Can’t Live Without Reserved parking space in the big main lot! Pull in and out easily while picking up those kids on chilly winter afternoons. The space is yours for the entire 2009-2010 school year!

T-733 Mr. Rich Morrow ORIGINAL CHALLENGE SCHOOL BRICK Last of Its Kind This authentic brick was taken from the rubble of the old Cunningham Building, which the Challenge School originally occupied. A valuable memory!

T-734 Mr. Dan Smith PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS Unheard Of One-on-one instruction from our Teacher of the Year. Three private lessons exclusively for your soon-to-be Vanessa Hudgens or Zac Efron.

T-735 Challenge School/ CARPOOL LOT, ONE YEAR PASS Rare Mrs. Kliegel Only picking up one child? No worries! This spot is yours for the taking for the entire 2009-2010 school year.

T-736 Mr. Langtry “INSIDE LACROSSE” MAGAzINE $30 each/ Own a copy of the January 2009 edition of the nationally-famed “Inside only 25 copies Lacrosse” magazine! The cover features Colorado Mammoth leading goal- available scorer Brian Langtry. Each copy will be signed by Mr. Langtry, with an opportunity for each lucky winner to have his/her photo taken with our nationally-recognized Team D/E teacher.

T-737 Maestra AUTHENTIC SPANISH-STYLE LUNCHEON You and a friend will join Maestra Jerine Dildine on a lunch date to one of her favorite Spanish restaurants! Spanish will be spoken as you order your meal and converse in Espanol (with help from our in-house pro). Date TBD between Maestra and the lucky winner.




<<< He’s only a “psycho” on the lacrosse field, honest! Up to 25 lucky winners bidding on item T-736 will go home with a copy of the “Inside Lacrosse” magazine featuring Mr. Langtry (and signed by the “psycho” himself!)

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L-800 Cogan/Brooks CARMEL BEACH HOUSE—THREE NIGHTS/FOUR DAYS $2,700 Family Rub shoulders with Clint Eastwood when you stay at this luxurious two bedroom, two bath home in Carmel, CA. Three nights/four day stay for up to four people. One block from town; four blocks from the beach; and a five-minute drive to the award-winning Pebble Beach Golf Course.

L-801 Ms. Alvarez and CHALLENGE OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT!—FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Priceless Mr. Wurdeman Ten (10) friends will spend the night at Challenge for food, fun, and games. This event takes place Friday, April 17, from 7:00PM to 10:00AM Saturday morning. Don’t forget your sleeping bag and pillow! Get together with friends and bid!

L-802 Sharon and ST. JOHN, VIRGIN ISLANDS HOME FOR FALL BREAK WEEK $2,500 Doug Ehle Spend Fall Break week (October 24-31, 2009) at Orion’s Hill, St. John, Virgin Islands. Take in 360-degree views of breathtaking Caribbean shoreline. Don’t forget to take a dip in your private pool. Maximum six guests.

L-803 Miss Peppler’s FULL-LENGTH AFRICAN ART MIRROR A Steal at Any Price Kindergarten Spectacular, African-themed mirror framed by the artwork of each child.

L-804 HB and Alex ONE-WEEK STAY AT VACATION HOME IN AVON, COLORADO $2,275 Juengling Take in the fresh air at this cozy mountain retreat on the Eagle River. Sleeps 10.

L-805 Miss Graeve/ ELEPHANT BATIK DESIGN WOODEN CHEST One of a Kind The Graeve Train You might even call it an elephant “trunk”! Ms. Graeve’s class has created a beautifully decorated wooden chest that can store toys or games. The wooden chest is decoupaged with colorful batik elephants created by the children. It is a masterpiece!

L-806 McGregor and VAIL MARRIOTT GOLF PACKAGE $1,300 McNamara Families Peruse your “How To” golf books as you relax poolside at the Vail Marriott and Vail Marriott Resort Hotel for three days and nights. Take your clubs and new golf locker travel bag when you hit the Vail Golf Club.

L-807 Mrs. Morants’ STAR-THEMED ROCKING CHAIR 5-Star Studded Munchkins Exquisite, wooden rocking chair adorned with a flag seatback.

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<<< Sun streaming in...a comfy couch...a relaxing glass of wine. The only thing missing is you! All this can be yours for an entire week when you place the win-ning bid on item L-804, courtesy of HB and Alex Juengling.

The serene beauty of Fan Shell Beach beckons you to bid on item L-800 from the Cogan/Brooks Family. >>>



L-808 Mr. Rich Morrow HAWAIIAN VACATION HOME FOR UP TO SIx NIGHTS $1,200 Up to six nights’ stay at Hale Pu’u Wa’awa’a, a 3-bedroom house on the Big Island. The home is situated at 1,280 feet high with incredible panoramic views, and sits adjacent to a golf course within a few miles of the southernmost point in the US. The Kona Coast and Hilo Bay are a short drive away. Learn more at: www.halepuuwaawaa.com.

L-809 Ms. Blakeslee’s BOTANICALLY-DESIGNED VASE Stunning Buddies Ms. Blakeslee’s budding artists each contributed to this eye-catching vase.

L-810 McNamara Family WEEK AT COPPER MOUNTAIN $1,200 Hike, bike, golf, and swim at Copper Mountain this summer. The lodge boasts three bedrooms and a loft, three baths, and two decks. Sleeps 10-12.

L-811 Blakeslee’s “HAPPY FEET” A Gem Buddies Encore Consider this framed, artistic picture showing the personality of Ms. Blakeslee’s students through photographs of their feet and see “how many different feet you meet.”

L-812 Rob and Karen WEEK AT LAKE DILLON CONDO $1,000 Mitchell Escape Denver’s heat this summer in a two-bedroom condo on lovely Lake Dillon. Watch the boats sail against the backdrop of the Breckenridge peaks. Sleeps six.

L-813 Mr. K’s Scrappers CLASSROOM SCRAPBOOK Invaluable DVD scrapbook filled with pictures and videos of memorable kids’ time with Mr. K.

L-814 Mr. Beck’s Class MIRROR, MIRROR, ON THE WALL... Splendid Full-length mirror framed by squares of each child’s Aborigine-dot artwork.

L-815 Comedy Works, DATE NIGHT PACKAGE $430 Capital Grille, and Take in some laughs at the downtown Comedy Works. Then, head to the Oxford Hotel esteemed Capital Grille for dinner and drinks. Finally, stroll down the street to the historic Oxford Hotel for an extravagant night’s stay in the city.

L-816 Ms. Wright’s Artists PATCHWORK QUILT A Keeper Check out this fabulous quilt composed of patches of each child’s Aborigine-dot artwork.


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^^^ Lush landscaping, island-casual furnishings, and a commanding view. Plan now to bid on item L-808, a six-night stay at this inviting retreat on the Big Island of Hawaii! Courtesy of Mr. Rich Morrow.



L-817 Ms. Casner/Beattie’s WOODEN GARDEN BENCH Sublime Star Gazers This star-gazing garden bench was expertly painted by tomorrow’s superstar artists.

L-818 Kenny Marks FOUR CLUB-LEVEL ROCKIES TICKETS $400 How would you like four tickets in the front row behind home plate at a Rockies game? Includes premier parking and gourmet dinner in the Clubhouse, as well as unlimited food and drink throughout the game.

L-819 Mrs. Cross’s Class OPAQUE, FUSED GLASS PIECE A Winner This unparalleled work of art is created from glasswork from Mrs. Cross’s artistes extraordinaires.

L-820 Mountains & SCRAPBOOKING RETREAT WEEKEND Heavenly Memories Enjoy an all-inclusive scrapbooking retreat in glorious Estes Park for three days/two nights. All cutting-edge scrapbooking tools, gourmet meals and plush accommodations are included in your weekend of invigorating “me time.”

L-821 Ms. Julie Allen’s SELF-PORTRAIT SERVING TRAY Superb Kiddos Hand-painted self-portrait tiles line this remarkable 12”x20” birch serving tray. Won’t Mom love breakfast in bed served on this masterpiece?

L-822 Wade and Nicole BRONCOS ALUMNI AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL A Keepsake Manning Be the envy of your friends with this Denver Broncos memorabilia.

L-823 Team D 5TH AND 6TH GRADE CLASSROOM CREATION Priceless This one is so spectacular and amazing that we can’t find the words to describe it! Check it out on the live auction table

L-824 Team E BOWLS OF LAUGHTER One-of-a-kind Set of serving bowls decoupaged with the smiling faces of our 7th and 8th graders. A must-have for any graduating 8th grader!

L-825 Soaring BALLOON RIDE FOR FOUR $800 Adventures Soaring Adventures provides you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience for four to fly one of the more than 200 certified balloon adventures across the USA. Local spots include Denver, Boulder, Littleton, and Broomfield.


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<<< Are you a “scrapper”? If so, what would you give to devote an entire weekend to your hobby? Add to that gourmet meals, an Estes Park setting, and plush accommodations, and what do you get? Item L-820, “Mountains and Memories”!

Gratitude Goes Out To…

Co-Chairpersons: Laurie Crounse and Christin Wilton

Catalog Divas: Christine Maggio and Marjorie Wallwey

Creative Geniuses: Chris Pitchford and Rene Butler

Close-Out Queen: Lori Bennett

Thanks to each and every one of you who have put your hand into the success of this auction.

The acquisition crew, catalog writers, thank-you note creators, underwriters, donors, and event volunteers: you are a group of beautiful, generous, selfless individuals who give of

your time, money, and talents. For this, the Challenge School community thanks you.

Whether you pounded the pavement for solicitations, donated your time, or provided underwriting funds to make this all happen, I thank you!

For your creativity, your generosity, and your support, you are appreciated. Thank you for your $183 of shopping dollars, or in donation.

Finally, for the ability to retain such incredible TAs, and for the potential funds to help our school community grow in so many ways, your children thank you.

Judi Fulton

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Whether you’re a Challenge School newbie or a seasoned veteran, we’ll bet you will meet at least one great new Challenge School supporter tonight whom you’d like to get to know better. Here’s a handy place to record contact information.

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