Harvest Heart

Harvest Heart

September 17, 2016 Ceres Community Garden

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Our Gratitude

Thanks to the generous support of our event sponsors, 100% of your ticket price and auction purchases will go directly to support our work.

Food & Beverage Sponsors

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Event Program

5:00-6:30 Reception in the Garden

Food & Beverage Pairings with Local Celebrity Chefs

Music from The Jon Gonzales String BandSilent Auction

Golden Paddle & Ceres Pantry RafflesCake Walk

6:30-7:30 Dinner & Program

Welcome & Opening RemarksCathryn Couch

Founder & Executive DirectorWhy Ceres?Ceres Video

7:30-9:00 Live Auction & Fund a Need

State Senator Mike McGuire Emcee

Abra Annes Auctioneer

Raffle DrawingsLive AuctionMolly Wood

Ceres Kitchen MentorFund a Need

Dessert & CoffeeClosing Remarks & Check Out

Board of Directors Sharon KeatingPresident

Joshua Weil, MDVice-President

Carlos LuaTreasurer

Shannon GallupTeen Member

Coco WeinbergTeen Member

Ann DuBayDirector

Jason GittensDirector

Kellie NoeDirector

Jim RottmanDirector

Nichole WarwickDirector

Ambassador CouncilDonald I. Abrams, MDChief of the Hematology-Oncology Division, San Francisco General Hospital

Dr. Keith BlockCo-Founder, Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment

Jed EmersonExecutive Vice-President, ImpactAssets

James S. Gordon, MDFounder and Director, Center for Mind Body Medicine

Rebecca Katz, MSAuthor, Cancer Fighting Kitchen

Michael LernerPresident and Co-Founder, Commonweal

Dr. Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN, CHNAuthor, Digestive Wellness

Michael PollanAuthor and Director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism, University of California at Berkeley

Barbara Sattler, RN, DrPH, FAANProfessor of Public Health, University of San Francisco

Brian Swimme, PhDProfessor of Cosmology, California Institute of Integral Studies

ReceptionIron Horse Vineyards

Classic Vintage Brut Sparkling Wine, 2011

Revive Kombucha The O.G.- Black Tea

Spring Fling- White Tea with Cucumber and Mint

K&L Bistro, Sebastopol Lucas Martin

Executive Chef/Owner Rabbit Mortadella with Onion Fig Jam

MacPhail Family Wines Toulouse Pinot Noir, 2013

Anderson Valley

Whole Foods Market, Sebastopol Morgan Lindroos

Associate Team Leader BLT Crostini

Heirloom Tomato, Smoked Applewood Bacon, Micro Greens, Garlic Aioli

Lagunitas Brewing Company Lagunitas IPA

Ceres Teen Leaders Sophie Carbone,

Kevin Smith, & Harrison Nixon Polenta with Oven Roasted Tomatoes,

Onion Confit, Kale Pesto

Forager Project Organic Juice and Chips

Ceres Catering Cole Bendinelli

Emma Uribe Café & Catering Services

Redwood Hill Farm Cameo Goat Cheese Tartlet, Gravenstein Apple Compote

Toasted Walnuts

Wind Gap Wines Chenin Blanc, 2015

DinnerDaniel Kedan, Executive Chef

LibationsDry Creek Vineyard

Fumé Blanc Sonoma County, 2014

Colby 2015 Red Wine Supporting Charities

that Promote Heart Health

Kendall Jackson Vintage Reserve Pinot Noir, 2014

PreviewsPickled Beets, Carrots, Mushrooms

Garden CaponataBackyard Kimchi

Toasted Garlic Hummus Local Breads, Gluten-Free Crackers

Side ShowQuinoa Salad

Quinoa Greens, Roasted Grapes, Kalamata Olives, Piquillo Pepper Dressing,

Edible Garden Flowers

Heirloom Tomatoes Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil,

Redwood Hill Farm Goat Feta Cheese

Main AttractionOlive Oil Poached Wild King Salmon

Garlic and Lemon

Grilled Moroccan Lamb SausageSummer Succotash

Runner Beans, Zucchini, Corn, Peppers

Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Smoked Maitake Mushrooms

Grand FinaleHarvest Moon

Gewürztraminer Ice-Style Dessert Wine Russian River Valley, 2015

Summer Trifle Seasonal Berries (GF)

Bella Rosa Organic Coffee

Silent Auction“Lucky 7”

Feeling lucky?Be the 7th bidder on any silent auction item to be automatically entered into a special “Lucky 7” raffle with a chance to win a $500 gift card from Whole Foods Market. To enter, print your name on the “Lucky 7” line of any bid sheet (you can jump straight to it, no need to wait for lines 1-6 to fill up). Or if any item proves especially tempting, choose the “Buy It Now” option, which will secure the item for you and place your proverbial hat in the “Lucky 7” Ring!

Silent Auction CategoriesRestaurantsCloses at 6:05pmBaci Café & Wine Bar, Healdsburg

boon eat + drink, Guerneville

Chez Panisse Café, Berkeley

Flavor Bistro, Santa Rosa

Fork Roadhouse, Sebastopol

Gypsy Café, Sebastopol

Peter Lowell’s, Sebastopol

Piazza D’Angelo, Mill Valley

Ramen Gaijin, Sebastopol

Rocker Oysterfeller’s, Valley Ford

SHED Café, Healdsburg

The Spinster Sisters, Santa Rosa

Wines & Ciders Closes at 6:15pmAce Cider, One Mixed Case plus One Case Limited Edition ACE Space Bloody Orange Craft Cider

Alquimista Cellars, One Liter 2014 Mes Filles Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Dutton Estate Winery, Private Food and Wine Pairing for Six

Dutton-Goldfield Winery, VIP Tour and Tasting for Four, plus Magnum 2013 Azaya Ranch Vineyard, Pinot Noir Marin County

Emeritus Vineyards, Tour and Tasting for Four

Littorai Estate, Tour and Tasting for Six, plus Two Signed Bottles 2013 Les Larmen Pinot Noir

Kistler Vineyards, Tasting for Four, plus Magnum 2012 Kistler Trenton Roadhouse Chardonnay

Kokomo Winery, Tasting Room Pass for Eight, plus Magnum 2012 Ruth’s Vineyard Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Meyer Family Cellars, Two Magnums 2005 Syrah

Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, Four-Person Private Vineyard Tour and Five-Course Educational Wine and Food Pairing Experience

Robert Young Estate Winery, Private Tour and Tasting for Four

Two Tickets to Russian River Single Vineyard Night, San Francisco (Provided by Russian River Valley Winegrowers

Russian River Vineyards, Reserve Tasting for Four Complete with Chef’s Board

White Rock Vineyards, Six Bottles Each 2014 Napa Valley Chardonnay and 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Wilson Winery, Three Bottles Each 2013 Carl’s Zinfandel, 2013 Sydney Zinfandel, 2013 Nolan Zinfandel, 2013 Molly’s Zinfandel

Up a Dry Creek• Magnum Wilson Winery Carl’s Reserve

Zinfandel 2013 • Cast Wines, Vineyard and Winery Tour for

Two, Plus Reserve Tasting with Cheese Plate • Fritz Underground Winery, Tour and Tasting

for Eight.

Up a Dry Creek, Again!• DaVero Farms & Winery Tour and Tasting

of Wines, Olives, Cheese and Salami for Six• Ferrari-Carano, Tour and Tasting for Two,

plus Two Bottles Each Chardonnay, Sonoma County and Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley

Follow the Olivet Road• Hook & Ladder Winery, Tour and Tasting for

Eight, plus Magnum The Tillerman, Estate Bottled Red Wine, Russian River Valley, 2012 and Bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Harvest Moon Estate and Winery, Private Tour and Tasting for Eight

Russian River Valley Wine Wonderland• Inman Family Wines, Private Tour and

Tasting for Four with Winemaker• DeLoach Vineyard Estate, Tour and Tasting

for Four

Adventures, Entertainment & GetawaysCloses at 6:25pm Angel Island Company, Segway Tour Adventure for TenBlue Whale Beach House at Dillon Beach, Two Night Stay for Six

Breast Health and Cancer Prevention Consultation with Dr. Chris Holder, ND, Sebastopol

Cold and Flu Wellness Basket from Hill Park Integrative Medical CenterDragonfly Floral, A Year of Flowers Marin Speaker Series, Two Tickets to Paul BegalaMoloka’i Getaway, Five Nights in a Two-Bedroom CottageMoshin Vineyards Guest House Stay, with Tour and Wine, HealdsburgSan Francisco Ballet, Two Tickets to Select 2017 PerformanceSavor Healdsburg, Gourmet Food and Walking Tour for Four

Santa Rosa Junior College Theater Arts, 2016-2017 Season Subscription for TwoThe Epicurean Connection, Two Tickets to Cheese Making Class, Sonoma

Well Woman Exam with Dr. Denise Cooluris, ND, Sebastopol (Two Lots)

Well Woman Exam with Dr. Lois Johnson, MD, Sebastopol (Two Lots)

Pt. Reyes Promenade• Heidrun Meadery, Tour and Tasting for Six• Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, Farm

Fresh Gift Pack• Bovine Bakery Gift Certificate• Map of Area Hiking Trails

Take Me Out to the Ball game!• Two Tickets for Two Games or Four

Tickets for One Giants 2017 Home Game (Generously Donated by Josh Weil)

• Lagunitas Brewing Company, Sip and Spill Package

• Specific Gravity Cider, Case 2013 Gravenstein Hard Cider, 2013

Cathartic Coastal Adventure• Overnight Stay at Jenner Inn• Freestone Artisan Cheese Gift Certificate• Terrapin Creek Cafe Gift Certificate, Bodega

Bay• August Truth, Six Bottles Pinot Noir, 2013

Russian River Valley,

Heavenly Healdsburg • Healdsburg Hotel, One Night Stay in

Premier King Room with Five-Course Tasting Dinner for Two at Dry Creek Kitchen

• RELISH Culinary Adventure Cooking Class for One

Mendocino Merrymaking• Alegria Oceanfront Inn & Cottages, Two

Night Stay• Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Two

Admission Tickets• Kayak Mendocino, Kayak Sea Cave Tour for

Two

Harvest RafflesTest your luck in the exciting

Golden Paddle and Ceres Pantry Raffle!

During the reception, visit the raffle ticket booth or catch the attention of our roaming ticket sellers to purchase 1 ticket for $100 or 20 tickets for $200 (you read that right, 20 for only $200!) With tickets in hand, head over to the booth and cast your luck by entering your tickets into drawings for:

Golden Paddle RaffleWinning the Golden Paddle will turn your hundreds into thousands by automatically crediting you $1,500 to be used on one live auction item of your choosing during the live auction bidding.

Ceres Pantry RaffleA unique and delectable collection of fine wines, local foods and more, valued at over $3,400. Become the host with the most or everybody’s favorite dinner guests with these amazing offerings in your cellar and pantry! Go for one or divide your tickets between both bowls!

Back by Popular Demand!

Country Fair Cake WalkWander the garden during our reception

and try your luck

Garden Gatherings• Quarryhill Botanical Garden, Tour for Four• Dragonfly Floral, Design Class• Tierra Vegetables, One Month CSA

Subscription

Phabulous Philo• The Apple Farm, Two Night Stay for Two • Goldeneye Winery, Portfolio Tasting for Four

Pride of Petaluma• Cinema West, Four Tickets• Wild Goat Bistro, Gift Certificate• McEvoy Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Gift

Basket of Olive Oils and Olives• Active Sports Club, Petaluma, One Month

Membership

West County Westeraunts• Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol• Papas and Pollo, Sebastopol• Underwood Bar and Bistro, Graton• Willow Wood Market Café, Graton • Twist Eatery, Forestville

Ceres PantryFill your pantry and wine cellar with the best of Sonoma County’s bounty! The Ceres Pantry is valued at over $3,400 and includes over 60 bottles of wine and other beverages, and an assortment of artisanal food products. Tickets (1 for $100 and the amazing deal of 20 tickets for $200) from our roaming ticket sellers or at the raffle ticket booth during the reception. The winning ticket will be drawn during dinner. Acre Coffee, Four Bags Gourmet CoffeeAugust Truth, Case 2013 Russian River Valley Pinot NoirBasque Boulangerie, Sonoma, Two Vintners Box LunchesBohemian Creamery, Gift CertificateBreezy Lane Orchards, Jam, Jelly & Preserve Assortment, Donated By Mark Short & Carl RayDeloach Vineyards, Four Bottles Russian River Valley 2014 Pinot Noir Campana Ranch Winery, Tour & Tasting For Six with Winemaker Steve BellFriedeman Family Wines, Three Bottles Each 2013 Lancel Creek, Pinot Noir, 2014 Lancel Creek, ChardonnayFarm Fresh Clothing, Organic Cotton Tote Bag Gipson’s Golden, Case of Honey Bears Guayaki Yerba Maté, Gift BasketHafner Vineyards, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2008 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon

J. Cage Cellars, Two Bottles Each 2015 Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Viognier and 2015 ChardonnayKozlowski Farms, Gift Certificate for One Pie La Tortilla Factory, Gift BasketNana’s Granola, Gift BasketPerdroncelli Winery, Enhanced Tasting for Four with Souvenir Magnum 2013 Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Preston Farms & Winery Two Bottles Each Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013, L. Preston Rhone Blend 2013 (thank you to an anonymous donor)Sebastopol Kitchen + Table, Kilner Butter ChurnerSonoma Chocolatiers/Infusion Tea House, Sebastopol, A Year of Tea and Chocolate Sonoma Syrup Co., Infused Syrup Assortment and Bloody Mary MixSpecific Gravity Hard Cider, Case 2013 Nana Mae Wild Side Semi-still GravensteinSunshine Organic Coffee Roasters, Five Bags Coffee Taft Street Winery, Four Bottles 2015 Russian River Valley Pinot GrisTraditional Medicinals, Assortment Of TeasWhite Rock Vineyards, Six Bottles Each 2014 Napa Valley Chardonnay and 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Live Auction

Alquimista Cellars Barrels to Bottles to BBQTurn your next gathering into gold as you and seven guests are hosted by famed winemakers Greg La Follette and Patrick Dillon of Alquimista Cellars. Greg and Patrick will expertly guide your party through a cellar tour, then treat you to a barrel and bottle tasting before finishing the night with a good ol’ fashion BBQ complete with delectable side dishes from Patrick’s best-selling cookbook “Open Range, Steaks, Chops and More from Big Sky Country”

Auction PackageAn evening for up to 8 at Alquimista Cellars in Sebastopol, including barrel tasting 2015 Pinots and Chardonnays, as well as their 2014 wine in bottles. Dinner will follow.

Special Notes: Experience will be held on a mutually agreed upon time.

Generously donated by: Patrick Dillon and Greg La Follette of Alquimista Cellars

Golfer’s Delight Tour the green with an array of golfing experiences fit for any golf lover and friends. This package includes six different wine country golf courses, providing days of putting, driving and “More!” You can begin by finessing your swing with a 30 minute lesson from Bob Borowicz at the Bennet Valley Golf Course. After perfecting your stance, you’ll be ready to play on any of the courses included in this package. At Oakmont, you’ll enjoy golf with carts for four. Then, you can continue the fun with golf for three at Mayacama hosted by member Paul Balatti and golf for four at the beautiful courses at Windsor and Santa Rosa Country Clubs. This package also includes a dinner at Bluewater Bistro and an overnight stay at Bodega Bay Lodge so you can hit The Links at Bodega Harbor early, and play a game for two.

Auction PackageBennett Valley Golf Course: 30 minute lesson from Bob Borowicz. The Links at Bodega Harbor: golf for two with a cart (anytime). Bodega Bay Lodge Deluxe room stay (excludes Saturdays and Holiday periods) and $50 gift certificate for meal at Bluewater Bistro. Mayacama: member will entertain a group of three at Mayacama on an agreed upon date and will include all green fees for the group (not included is the cash caddie fee of $100/person). Oakmont: golf for four with carts, (Monday-Friday after 10:00, tournament play or special events not included). Santa Rosa Country Club: golf for four with carts (Monday-Thursday). Windsor Golf: golf for 4 with carts (Monday-Thursday). Expiration dates vary.

Generously donated by: the aforementioned clubs and individuals.

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Un-Belize-able Island GetawayGet ready to become a Belize-er! You and a guest will enjoy a four-night stay in an overwater Sunset Cabana at St. George’s Caye Resort, a secluded island retreat in beautiful, blissful Belize. Your stay will include all daily meals; complimentary Belize airport greeting and ground/sea transfers; daily housekeeping and valet luggage service, and your first rum punch on the house every day. While there, you can enjoy unlimited non-motorized water sports like kayaking, snorkeling, paddle boards, and sailing, and can try SCUBA in the pool, all free of charge.

Auction PackageGift Certificate package includes room rate, daily meal plan, and tax for 2 adults for 4 nights at St. George’s Caye Resort. Additional nights may be added at a discount to be determined at time of booking. Guests must be age 15 or older. All complimentary activities and services shown on www.BelizeIslandParadise.com included. Other activities and excursions, bar and minibar beverages, international flights, and gratuity not included.

Special Notes: Valid for stays between May 1–December 18, 2016 and March 1-April 30, 2017; subject to availability at time of reservation.

Generously donated by St. George’s Caye Resort.

Ceres Dinner at Grace Ranch Hospitality at its finest awaits you and up to nine special guests when you dine at the welcoming, magical Grace Ranch. Gather at this picturesque setting, surrounded by the lush grounds and fresh country air, as you commune and connect with friends and loved ones around the beautifully decorated farmhouse table located in an authentic red barn. Your senses will be thrilled and entertained by a host of delectable wines, perfectly paired with a seasonal feast prepared by Ceres Chef Patrick Martin and the Ceres Teen Chefs.

Patrick is a French-born chef with a forty-year restaurant career spanning multiple countries, including France, England and Belgium. In the United States, he worked at a number of destination restaurants in San Francisco before founding his own restaurant, The Healdsburg Charcuterie. He will be accompanied by the Ceres Teen Chefs who have learned and perfected their culinary skills preparing delicious, nourishing organic meals for Ceres clients.

Auction PackageDinner and wine for 8-10 guests hosted at Grace Ranch in Sebastopol, CA.

Generously donated by: Carolyn Walker Shaw of Grace Ranch, Irene Turner, Patrick Martin and Ceres Teen Chefs.

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Crested Butte Adventure Whether you love sun-drenched hikes through the wildflowers or skiing on freshly fallen snow as soft as powder, Crested Butte, the wildflower capitol of Colorado, is the place for you. Enjoy a fabulous seven night stay at a luxurious ski-in/ski-out condo in Mt. Crested Butte. This vacation home provides an ideal setting for outdoor adventures, and depending on the travel dates you choose, grants access to fantastic skiing in the winter or amazing hiking and mountain biking in the summer. You can even round out your trip by hopping on the bus to town to check out the local sites and shops, accessible just a short stroll away. This fabulous condo sleeps eight with two full baths and a relaxing hot tub, perfect for soaking after a day of adventure.

Auction PackageA seven-night stay at a condo in Crested Butte, Colorado. Sleeps up to eight. Date to be scheduled with donor and will be unavailable March 3-30, 2017.

Special Notes: Condo includes three bedrooms, two full baths and an additional sleeping loft. Includes 4 queen beds that sleeps up to eight. Condo includes TV, DVD, WIFI, washer/dryer, hot tub/BBQ area.

Generously donated by: Stephanie & Michael Poley.

Kosta Browne Winery and Barlow BuddiesThis package includes extraordinary offers at The Barlow and neighboring businesses. Relish a private VIP tour and tasting for four at Kosta Browne. Additionally, the winner will bypass their 5-year waiting list and take home a bottle of 2014 Kosta Browne RRV Pinot Noir. You can amble over to Sebastopol Kitchen + Table and decide what treasure to buy with your $25 gift certificate. On your next visit to The Barlow, indulge in a Tour and Tasting for Four at Spirit Works Distillery and sample their high-quality, artisanal spirits. To top it off, you and a guest can frequently head downtown to delight in the glamor of the silver screen and redeem your Rialto Cinemas® VIP Yearly Pass.

Auction PackageA private Tour & Tasting for Four at Kosta Browne and a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 1.5L and wooden box. $25 gift certificate to Sebastopol Kitchen + Table, Spirits Works Distillery Tour and Tasting for 4, and a yearly pass for 2 at Rialto Cinemas®.

Special Notes: Kosta Browne: Mid-week tour and tasting must be reserved at least 5-6 weeks in advance after September 2016 on a mutually agreed upon date. Valid until September 30, 2017. Reservations necessary for Spirit Works Distillery Tour. Rialto Cinemas® VIP Pass: Valid for two admissions per visit. One of the people admitted must be the winning bidder. The VIP Pass must be purchased by and issued to an individual whose name will appear on the pass (photo ID may be required) and cannot be shared among a group. All studio restrictions apply. Not valid for any special events or rental events where Rialto Cinemas® is not the producer of the event.

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The “Maine” EventSpend a week on the beautiful coast of Maine with views of the cove and a private path to the beach. Located on a secluded acre, the beautiful beach house easily sleeps eight in four bedrooms plus a bonus room. There’s a large kitchen/dining area, a deck, and two full bathrooms. Located on Davis Point in Friendship, Maine, the area is popular for boating (four kayaks are available for your use) and the many nearby islands are a ferry ride away for hiking and exploring.

It’s only a 15 minute walk from the house to the wharf where the fisherman bring their lobster catch in each morning. You can buy it right at the dock! “Home” farmers in the area sell fresh organic produce and raw milk and cheese at farm stands and local markets. Spend your week lazing away on the deck or the beach, or exploring nearby towns where you’ll find lighthouses, state parks, wineries, artist shops and restaurants. Getting there is easy with direct flights from San Francisco to Boston where you can rent a car for the 3 ½ hour drive up the coast.

Auction PackageA week’s stay on the coast in beautiful Friendship, Maine during one of the following weeks (June 10-17, 2017, June 17-24, 2017, September 9-16, 2017 or September 16-23, 2017). Includes use of four kayaks, a bottle of champagne, and up to 20 pounds of fresh live local lobster. Week to be arranged with donors by October 31, 2016. A separate basement area under the house may be occupied by another party.

Generously donated by Carolyn Mayes & Jamie Spooner.

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Warriors Basketball VIP Package Up your fan status from rookie to MVP with this exclusive Warriors Basketball VIP package that’s sure to be a “three pointer.” Spend an evening at Oracle Arena in Oakland complete with a reserved Valet or VIP parking spot, option for pre-game gourmet buffet dinner at the BMW Club, in-seat food and beverage service, and access to the Courtside Club and Sideline Club lounges throughout the game. Be a part of the exciting 2016-17 Warrior season featuring NBA MVP Kevin Durant, two-time NBA MVP & All Star Stephen Curry, who will look to lead the Warriors to the NBA Finals for the third consecutive year. Don’t miss the chance to witness this spectacular night of athleticism in fifth row center-court seats–so close you’ll be able to see if the players double knot their laces!

Auction PackageTwo fifth-row, center-court seats to a Golden State Warriors’ home game at Oracle Arena for the 2016- 2017 basketball season with specific game to be arranged with the donor. Tickets come with VIP parking, access to the Courtside Club restaurant and the Courtside Club and Sideline Club lounge areas throughout the game.

Generously donated by Robert Nissenbaum.

Zulu Nyala SafariLions, Rhinos and Elephants, oh my! This once in a lifetime opportunity will place you in the heart of South Africa’s richest conservation region, as you spend six days and six nights for two at the luxurious Zulu Nyala Game Reserve. With this complete photo safari experience, you will find yourself immersed in the magic and enchantment of African wildlife. In addition to the elegant lodging, you will be treated to three meals a day, prepared by the finest international chefs. And two guided game viewing activities per day will place you nose to snout with a variety of wildlife, letting you take National Geographic worthy photos of leopards, cape buffalo, crocodiles, kudu and more. Explore more here: www.zulunyalagroup.com

Auction PackagePackage includes a six day and six night stay for two in one of three accomodations at Zulu Nyala Game Preserve, Zululand, South Africa. Three meals a day and two game viewing activities per day included.

Special Notes: Does not include airfare, transfers, side trips, personal beverages, drinks or phone calls. Offer is valid for two years (exp: 9/17/2018) and can be made for any period during the year.

Generously donated by Trevor Shaw, owner, Zulu Nyala Group.

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Fund a NeedIt takes all of us, working together, to build a healthy community.This year, we made a big commitment and investment by launching our new Santa Rosa program site, located within the walls of Social Advocates for Youth’s Dream Center. We’re committed to maximizing the difference we can make for young people and for low-income families struggling with the dual challenges of poverty and illness, but we can’t do this work without your partnership!The largest share of our budget–$1.1 million this year alone–comes from individuals just like you. We literally can’t do this work without your ongoing investment. Connecting young people to their value as part of the community and to a career or college path are critical steps in helping them live a healthy, happy and productive life. When 80% of cancer patients end up malnourished due to the devastating side effects of treatment, nourishing meals can tip the scales towards improved health outcomes. At a time when patients are least able to shop and cook for themselves, Ceres is there for our clients, week in and week out.Please help us make dreams come true for thousands of young people, and for families who desperately need our support by pledging generously during Fund a Need!

Triple Value for your Donations

We turn every dollar you donate into $3 worth of value. Each dollar supports client meals and does double duty by funding a young person to gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed. And thanks to our generous network of volunteers and donors, we double that value again through donated service hours and in-kind donations.

Mission

We create health for people, communities and the planet through love, healing food and empowering the next generation.Key facets of our approach include:• Improve health outcomes, reduce health care

costs and build better long-term health by providing nourishing organic meals to low-income people with serious illness along with nutrition education and the caring support of the community;

• Empower a generation of healthy, engaged leaders by placing youth at the center of the organization as gardeners and chefs growing food and preparing meals for our clients, and by helping them develop the work-ready skills and empathy they need to thrive;

• Strengthen social relationships and sense of purpose – keys to longer and healthier lives – by engaging thousands of community members as volunteers and donors and creating authentic opportunities for connection and caring;

• Through engagement, education and modeling, increase consumption of locally grown organic whole foods to strengthen the health of people, local food systems, and the planet.

Healing Meals for Healthy Communities is our core program which provides 100,000 beautiful, delicious and nourishing organic meals each year, nutrition education and a community of support to individuals and their families throughout Sonoma and Marin Counties who are dealing with a serious illness. We deliver a weekly bag of meals for the whole family. All of the meals are prepared by our Teen Chefs working under the guidance of a team of adult mentors. The 450 teens a year who participate at our Sebastopol, Santa Rosa and San Rafael sites gain life and work-ready skills, learn about the vital link between diet and health, develop self-confidence and leadership, and discover the satisfaction of giving to others.

National ProgramOver the past six years Ceres has supported eleven additional communities in replicating our model by providing training, a program operations manual, an integrated data base system and ongoing support. Ceres-inspired programs are now operating in:

Simsbury, CT Madison, WI Summit, NJ Bay Village, OH Geneva, IL Nashville, TN Santa Cruz, CA Eugene, OR Grand Rapids, MI Syracuse, NY St. Helena, CA

Programs

EducationOur Education Programs extend the learning about food and health to our volunteers, clients, others dealing with illness, and the larger community:• Healing Foods Classes, open to the public on

a donation basis, provide an introduction to cooking and eating whole foods and the Ceres’ food philosophy. A filmed version of this course is also offered.

• Each teen shift in the kitchen or garden includes a ½ hour education segment covering a wide variety of topics, from knife skills and how to read a food label, to local food systems and food insecurity.

• Nourishing Connections Cookbook: the Healing Power of Food & Community, our cookbook and nutrition guide, makes the Ceres Community Project experience available nationwide.

• Nutrition for Wellness classes, offered in partnership with West County Health Centers and Alexander Valley Health clinic, provide clinic patients living with or at risk of developing a chronic disease with practical, hands-on classes and cooking demonstrations.

• Our website provides recipes, nutrition tips and information on our food philosophy.

Accomplishments• Since March 2007, we’ve provided 500,000

healing meals to clients throughout Sonoma and Marin Counties.

• More than 2,300 teens from 86 schools, foster care facilities, group homes, continuation schools and treatment programs have worked in our kitchens and gardens.

• Improving eating habits: our clients, teens, and adult volunteers all report increased consumption of fruit and vegetables, and eating less processed, fast and sugar-laden foods as a result of what they’ve learned from Ceres.

• Hundreds of people each year participate in our Education Programs, and more than 9,000 copies of our Nourishing Connections Cookbook are in kitchens across the US as well as in several other countries.

• During 2015, 876 volunteers contributed 51,808 hours of time and expertise to our work valued at $847,000

Ceres Community Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation chartered in California. Our Federal Tax ID is 26-2250997.

Get Involved!Find out more at

www.CeresProject.org

With gratitude to our

Guest ChefsLucas Martin K&L BistroAfter retiring from playing soccer professionally, Martin began a career as a chef. He worked at Jardinière, Chapeau, the Rubicon and Hayes Street Grill, all top San Francisco restaurants. While working at Hayes Street Grill, he met his wife, Karen. In October 2001, they opened the K&L Bistro in Sebastopol, California where both serve as chefs.

Cole Bendinelli & Emma UribeCeres Café & CateringCole has been passionate about food his entire life. A graduate of the Santa Rosa Junior College culinary program, he has worked in kitchens all over Sonoma and Santa Cruz counties. He is deeply committed to food, health, nutrition and empowering future generations.

Sonoma County native Emma Uribe’s food has graced the menus of Peter Lowell’s, Seaside Metal Oyster Bar and Scopa. Her strong relationships with local farmers and food producers drive menus that truly reflect the bounty of our region!

Ceres Teen LeadersKevin Smith has more than two years’ experience at Ceres, and says being a Teen Leader has given him a lot of confidence, and the joy of sharing what he’s learned with others.

Harrison Nixon’s three years with Ceres have inspired him to own his own restaurant one day. He will be attending Santa Rosa Junior College’s culinary arts program this fall.

Sophie Carbone has volunteered at Ceres since June of 2014. She gives Ceres credit for opening her eyes to the needs of other and being able to make a difference in other’s lives.

Daniel Kedan Backyard RestaurantChef Daniel Kedan is a longtime supporter of Ceres. Daniel’s background includes stints at local favorites Ad Hoc, Solage, The General’s Daughter and Peter Lowell’s. He is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America.

In 2012 Daniel and his wife, Marianna Gardenhire, opened Backyard Restaurant to rave reviews and accolades including the 2014 Michelin Bib Gourmand list. Most recently, they were invited to prepare a Sonoma County dinner at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City. Their passion for local food and sustainable communities is beautifully showcased in their menu and in their generosity to their community, including Ceres.

Morgan Lindroos Whole Foods Market, Sebastopol A graduate of the California Culinary Academy, Morgan has cooked at the Savoy Hotel in London, Cyrus, Dry Creek Kitchen and Mayacama Golf Club. Morgan is passionate about cooking with fresh, local food and making his own charcuteries.

Thank You’sIt truly does take a village! Hundreds of people contributed to the success of Harvest of the Heart.

We are deeply grateful to each of you for your hard work, creativity, compassion and commitment to making a difference. Following is a short list of people who played leadership roles.

Event TeamAbra Annes, AuctioneerKaren Boga, Auction CoordinatorDaniel Kedan, Executive ChefEthan Strull & Jenna Brinkman, Ceres Teen PhotographersLisa Landrus, Dining Room ManagerMike McGuire, EmceeScott McDougall, ChairCeres’ Staff and Board

Table Hosts Ann Austin & Lawrence JaffeAnn DuBay & Jeremy OlsenBarbara Sattler & Chris O’NeillExchange BankHill Park Integrated Medical CenterIrene Turner & Ron WelshJacques & Barbara SchlumbergerJim Rottman & Hollie GreenJulie Burford & Ann WathenKaiser Permanente, Santa RosaKellie Noe & Lisa SchaffnerLaurie Dibble & Lili GunterLinda DovbishPadi Selwyn & Reuben WeinzvegRichard & Trish PowerScott McDougall & Ray GoodenoughSharon Keating & Ron BartholomewSoiland CompanySonoma-Cutrer VineyardsTony Crabb & Barbara GrasseschiWells FargoWhole Foods MarketWillow Creek Wealth Management

Beverage DonorsBella Rosa Coffee CompanyColby Red WineDry Creek VineyardsForager ProjectHarvest Moon WineryIron Horse VineyardsKendall Jackson Vineyard EstatesLagunitas Brewing CompanyMacPhail Family WinesRevive KombuchaWind Gap Wines

Other Donors Andy’s Produce Market Clover Stornetta FarmsCosteaux French BakeryCVS PharmacyEddie Gelsman & Wendy MardigianGolden Nectar FarmGourmet Mushrooms, Inc.Green Valley OrganicsHollie FortkampJoni ChovickLaguna FarmLaura RoseLaurie PeretzLinda BornsteinLive Oak FarmNativas NaturalsNightingale BreadPacific MarketPetaluma PoultryRedwood Hill Farm & CreameryRonnie Cohen CampagnaSafeway MarketsSebastopol Hardware Straus Family CreameryTierra VegetablesVeritable VegetablesVital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics

All Auction Donors are thanked with their listing in the event booklet. We are deeply grateful to all of you for your support of our work and for making Harvest of the Heart a success.

Bidding & Checking Out

How to BidEach silent auction item has a bid form near it on the auction tables. To bid, clearly print your name and bidder number (shown on the back of your program) on the line of the pre-determined amount you would like to bid. All bidders on the 7th line will be entered into the Lucky 7 Raffle to win a $500 gift card to Whole Foods Market, to be mailed to the winner by Whole Foods. Check back often if you are interested in an item and use a new line to increase your bid as needed.

If you are committed to an item, consider using the Buy It Now option, available for most of our auction items. Simply fill in your name and bidder number at the bottom of the bid sheet where it says “Buy it Now.” All “Buy It Now” bidders will also be entered into the Lucky 7 raffle. Note the preset price you’re agreeing to, then let one of the volunteers know that you have purchased the item so it can be removed from the display

Silent Auction RulesThe minimum bid and the bidding increments are pre-determined for each item on the bid sheet. Bidding constitutes a legal contract to purchase that silent auction item at the price you stated if your bid is the winning bid. The last (highest) valid bid entered prior to the table closing will be the winning bid. When a bidder chooses the Buy It Now option, no higher bids will be accepted.

Silent Auction ClosingThe silent auction will close by table, in 10 minute increments, beginning at 6:05 pm. Restaurants will close at 6:05 pm, Wines will close at 6:15 pm and the Adventures will close at 6:25 pm. No bids may be placed after the silent auction closes! Make sure that you check your bids just before the auction closes so you do not lose items that you want, or use the Buy It Now option to guarantee that you win.

Live Auction RulesWhen bidding, please raise your auction booklet to be identified. If a group is bidding on one item, please designate one person to place your combined bid. Auction items will be awarded to one purchaser only. A bid acknowledged by the auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase the item.

Paying For & Picking up Your Items

Throughout the evening any items that you have purchased or won will be added to y,our invoice and organized for pickup.

After the live auction closes we will post a list of all bidder numbers who have items to pick up at Check Out. If your bidder number is listed, please visit Check Out and pick up your items before you leave. If you gave our event staff an imprint of your credit card at check-in, and you only purchased Raffle Tickets, or contributed to Fund a Need, you do not need to check out. We will mail you a donation acknowledgement letter within the next month.

Terms of SaleUnless otherwise noted, all auction items expire within one year (September 17, 2017) or on the date stated on the bid sheet (most relevant for sports tickets, etc.). There will be no exchanges or refunds. Ceres Community Project does not make any expressed or implied warranties or guarantees on auction items regarding quality or value of items or services. Ceres Community Project has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly, but all items are offered and sold “AS IS.” We have attempted to be as accurate and inclusive about restrictions as possible: however all items and services are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the donors. Reservations for trips and vacation accommodations must be mutually arranged with the auction item donor unless otherwise noted.

Tax InformationThe excess of the amount you pay for an auction item over its fair market value may be deductible as a charitable contribution for tax purposes. All Fund a Need pledges are eligible for tax deduction. Raffle Tickets are not tax-deductible. Please check with your tax advisor for specific advice on this topic. Certain auction items are subject to sales tax, which will be collected at check-out.

You will receive a donation acknowledgement letter within one month following the event. This letter will provide the total you paid above the fair market value of the event itself as well as any items that you purchased.

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