Enjoy a two-night and three-day stay at Ultra Luxury Condo in Palm Springs. This condo features 2 bedrooms + 2 baths (accommodates 2-5 people). Condo community features jacuzzis, pools, furnished cabanas and poolside gourmet kitchen. Pry yourself away from the pool to visit The Living Desert and watch fun animal exhibits.
Basket #8
Gourmet four-course meal with wine pairings, for four, prepared and served in host's home by Chef Dawn Bresee.
Chef Bresee graduated with merit from an intensive culinary arts degree program, where she studied under Executive Chef Laurent Brazier (best known locally for Picayo in Newport Beach). She continued her studies with Chef Brazier in Burgundy, France focusing on regional food and wine. She is currently working under Chef/Owner Cathy Pavlos at Lucca Cafe in Irvine, a European bistro-style restaurant specializing in creative Mediterranean flavors with a focus on small plate dining with wine pairings. Dawn also works as a freelance personal chef and caterer. Date of meal to be mutually agreed upon.
Basket #9
Reading Galore
Kick back and read four autographed legal thrillers authored by Maureen Aplin , Juvenile Court Referee. Also, select a name for a character in the sixth book in the Mary MacIntosh series, which Judge Aplin is currently crafting. (Of course, you could select your own name, which would be fun to see in a published novel.) And, when you're done reading about Mary MacIntosh’s adventures, buy more books with a $100 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble!
Basket #10
Weekend in Arrowhead
Enjoy a weekend in Sarnoff Court Reporters and Legal Technology’s Arrowhead Home. It’s a 5 bedroom 3 ½ bath two-story home in a gated community that’s a short walk to the Lake. Please, no pets.
Basket #11
Surround yourself with Magic!
You and a group enjoy walk-around or strolling magic, performed by Johnny Ace Palmer, World Champion Magician. Johnny Ace Palmer, Close-Up Magician of the Year by the Magic Castle, will captivate your group with sleight-of-hand magic – all within arms length! Must be used by November 2009 (except December).
Basket #12
A Night at The Magic Castle
You and up to seven guests enjoy an evening of fine dining and magical entertainment at the world's most exclusive magicians club.
Basket #13
Treat Yourself to Spa
Indulge in a luxurious treatment at Spa Gregorie’s. Your gift certificate can be used for a relaxing massage or any other treatment at the spa facilities.
Basket #14
Dinner at Leatherby’s
You and three guests enjoy an evening at Leatherby’s, in the newly constructed Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge is Joachim Splichal’s newest culinary epicenter. Enjoy the sophisticated presentations from executive chef Lauren "Lulu" de Rouen.
Basket #15
Dinner at Pinot Provence
You and three guests enjoy dinner at Pinot Provence. Radiant with the charm of the South of France, Pinot Provence captures the enchantment of Provencal dining with a harmonious flow between the sun-drenched patio and the rustic French-country interior.
Basket #16
USC Trojan Collector’s Item
Proudly display your Trojan pride with a USC football signed by legendary Trojan football coach Pete Carroll.
Basket #17
Opera performance of The Grapes of Wrath
You and a guest enjoy an evening at the Opera Pacific on January 21, 2009 to see a performance of The Grapes of Wrath
Basket #18
Treat Yourself to Spa
Indulge in a luxurious treatment at Spa Gregorie’s. Your gift certificate can be used for one soothing massage. Gift certificate expires 9/1/09.
Basket #19
Fly Like an Eagle
Enjoy indoor skydiving at iFLY Hollywood. iFLY features a vertical wind tunnel, which moves air up in a vertical column, offering the best possible flight experience for indoor skydiving. Multiple fans located at the top of the flight chamber produce a wall-to-wall airflow that is smooth and fun to fly in!
Basket #20
Family Fun at Boomers!
A gaggle of 10 kids can spend an afternoon at Boomers! Irvine and receive unlimited attractions - go karts, golf, lazer tag, bumper boats, rockwall and non-redemptive video games - plus pizza and soft drinks.
Basket #21
Not That CIA!
Spend a three-hour class under the study of Mélange, which specializes in the art of cooking. Classes cover regional & seasonal menus, using local goods & produce, and cooking with a green living centered outlook.
Basket #22
An Hour of Consulting
Retiring OC Superior Court CEO, Alan Slater, is starting a part-time consulting practice to help people navigate the judicial system. He has graciously agreed to contribute one hour of his time to one lucky winner.
Basket #23
Up, Up and Away!
You and a guest enjoy a bottle of champagne while hot air ballooning throughout Orange County.
Basket #24
A Night At the Symphony
Enjoy a delicious dinner at Mastro’s, with a $150 gift certificate, before an evening at the Symphony.
* More baskets to be added, please check back for up dates as we get closer to the event.
CRF-OC wishes to thank the many local businesses that support our annual benefit with a contribution to our silent auction.
