CPC’s 2014 Silent
Auction Baskets
200’s - Kids &
Family Fun
201 ! Kids' Toys Enjoy a 5 Little Monkeys Toy Store T-Shirt and $25 worth of fun,
educational, environmentally sound, and safe toys for your child. Located
in Walnut Creek. Your little one will love to cuddle with an adorable, $20 stuffed
monkey from Noodles For Kids in Martinez. Total value: $45
202 Aviation Museum & McDonalds
Embrace your adventurous spirit at the Hiller Aviation Museum in
San Carlos! See how the dream of flight is made into reality. Children
receive hands-on experiences that help them better perform in science
and math. Good for 4 admissions into the museum, worth $56. Also, enjoy the salty, greasy goodness of 5 McDonalds Happy Meals
and 5 Extra Value Meal Cards, worth $25! Total value: $81
203 Children’s Fairyland and Zoo
With close to 40 storybook sets, kid-size rides, friendly animals, and
10 acres of magical gardens, Children’s Fairyland in Oakland is designed
to delight visitors of all ages, but especially those under age eight. Good
for 4 passes ($32 value). Then, enjoy the Oakland Zoo: the perfect destination for a day trip
with your family. 2 adults and 2 children ($63 value) will learn about wildlife
conservation, see amazing animals, or attend one of their many interactive
and educational programs. Total value: $95
204 Candy Shop & Habitot Children’s Museum
Delight your palate with ice cream and candy! Walk down memory
lane as a “kid in a candy shop” in the nostalgic, good old-fashioned candy
store, Powell’s Sweet Shoppe in Lafayette or Berkeley. Value: $15.
Then, 2 adults and 2 children ($39 value) will explore nine small-scale
exhibits at Habitot Children’s Museum, where kids have fun interacting
with such things as a tot-sized rocket ship, waterworks liquid exploration
center, foam block climbing structures, tot-sized grocery store and cafe,
wind tunnel, train table, DIY face painting station, and much more. Total
value: $54
205 Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park & Olivee Garden Dinner
If you have little ones 5 and under, this place is perfect! Children
love the water play areas, train ride, car rides, merry-go-round, kiddie
rides, shows, ferris wheel, paddle boats, and other attractions. Parents
love the clean, safe, relaxing nature environment that includes waterfalls
and exotic plants. 2 lucky people will enjoy 21 rides, 27 attractions, 6
majestic gardens and world famous Circus Trees at the Gilroy Gardens
Family Theme Park. Value: $90 Finish the day off with friendly waiters, delicious breadsticks and
Italian pasta at Olive Garden using your $25 gift card. Total value: $115
206 Skipolini’s Pizza and Clayton Valley Pumpkin Patch
Bite down into steaming, cheesy, pizza deliciousness using your $25
gift certificate towards the well known Skipolini’s Pizza in Concord or
Clayton. You don’t have to be pregnant to enjoy their famous, laborinducing Pregnancy Pizza!
Then take the family to the famous Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm and
Christmas Trees during October and spend a $40 punch card on train
rides, playland admission, and barnyard admission. Total value: $65
207 Family Bowling, Burgers & Movie
Join the 54 million people that participate in bowling each year!
Come to Paddock Bowl in Pacheco for a fun, safe and relaxing place to
party, play and laugh with friends and family. Good for 10 game passes,
valued at $47.50. Then grab $25 worth of good old-fashioned, high quality, 100% pure
beef burgers and freshly made french fries at In-N-Out Burger.
Head on over to any AMC Theatres to use a $50 gift certificate
toward the entertaining movie of your choice. Total value: $122.50
208 Pump It Up, Melo’s Pizza & Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Get your bounce on with gigantic inflatable houses, slides,
basketball ring jumper, air hockey table & tornado machine at Pump It Up
in Concord. Valued at $25. Satiate your appetite with a $25 gift certificate towards crispy,
flavorful pizza at family style Melo’s Pizza in Pleasant Hill. It’s a town
favorite! Then check out bald eagles, honey bees, reptiles, amphibians, an
indoor playroom and more with 4 admissions (up to $34) to the Lindsay
Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek. Total value: $84
209 Family Train Ride, Mini Golf, and McDonalds
Four lucky train passengers will enjoy a six-mile, 40-minute,
roundtrip train ride along the beautiful Sacramento River, worth $40,
courtesy of California State Railroad Museum Foundation. Then, use 4 passes worth $34 to hit some golf balls at the awardwinning miniature golf courses at Scandia Family Center, which also offers
the Lil’ Indy Raceway, water bumper cars, batting cages, a grand arcade
with over 200 games, jungle gym clubhouse and laser tag. You won’t be hungry since your family will get to dive into $25 worth
of 3 Happy Meals and 3 Extra Value Meals at McDonald’s! Total value: $99
210 Mini-Golf and Fudrucker’s Dinner
Mini-golf! Go-Karts! Giant arcade! Bumper boats! Laser Tag! The
whole family will enjoy 10 rounds of 18-hole miniature golf at Boomers! in
Livermore, valued at $90. Then, sink your teeth into juicy burgers and crispy fries at Fudruckers
World’s Greatest Hamburgers, valued at $20. Total value: $110
211 Family Science Fun and Comfort Food
Enjoy $20 worth of delicious food at Buttercup Grill & Bar, which
serves fresh, award-winning, American comfort food for breakfast, lunch
and dinner at five family-owned locations. Then the family (2 adults and 2 children passes worth $60) will
explore hands-on indoor and outdoor science exhibits including an
engineering design lab, a discovery room with live animals, interactive
planetarium programs, summer camps, family workshops and special
science events at the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Total value:
$80
212 Mommy Baby Cafe & Model Railroad Show
Small Talk Family Cafe meets YOUR needs as a parent or caregiver.
Linger over coffee, tea or a bite to eat while your babies and young
children explore and interact in a safe, child-proofed and welcoming
environment, playing with train and car toys, dollhouses, blocks, dress up,
and much more. Classes include baby and tot yoga, music, arts & crafts. Valued at $50.
Then spend more quality family time with 6 passes (valued at $18)
for admission to any show at the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society in
Larkey Park in Walnut Creek. You will also receive a detailed, escorted tour
of the model train layout! Total value: $68
213 My Gym Classes, Yoga Books and Yoga Mat
MyGym keeps kids healthy by making fitness fun! Your child will
love their kids yoga mat, yoga books, and a membership and 4 weeks of
classes to MyGym, where children develop healthy minds and strong
bodies under the guidance of trained and loving instructors in a safe, clean
and noncompetitive environment. Children ages 6 weeks thru 13 years
develop physically, cognitively and emotionally through age-appropriate,
weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special
rides, gymnastics, sports and more. Children have loads of fun as they
gain strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility while developing social
skills, confidence and self-esteem. Total value: $155.
214 Completed Pre-K MyBook!
Do you have a child in Pre-K at Creative Play Center this year? Do
you keep meaning to put together their MyBook to preserve these
precious memories of their time at CPC? But are you just plain out of
time, energy or creativity? This prize is for YOU! A talented CPC parent
will put together your child’s MyBook FOR you! Save time and have those
sweet memories packaged in a way that your family will remember for a
lifetime! Good for Pre-K 2013-2014 school year only. Value: Priceless!!
215 Family Day in San Jose
Win a family four-pack of tickets to Children’s Discovery Museum of
San Jose, where you can expect to test, crank, listen, prod and tinker. One
of the largest museums of its kind in the nation, CDM's 150 interactive
exhibits lead visitors to explore, understand and enjoy the world in which
they live. Named one of the top 10 children’s museums by Child
Magazine. Valued at $45.
Also, 2 people will get passes (value $26) to Happy Hollow Park &
Zoo in San Jose, where you will love the family rides, amusements, puppet
theater, play area, 140 animals from endangered lemurs to miniature
horses. Total value: $71.
216 Trampoline Jump and Bay Area Discovery Museum
Kids and adults! Jump to your heart’s content with 4 one-hour jump
passes to Sky High Sports, where all the floors and walls are trampolines!
This unique trampoline fun center allows you to free-bounce and do tricks
all day, enjoy the special court for little jumpers, or join organized activities
like trampoline dodgeball. Unlike home trampolines, landing has more
give at Sky High with a specially designed, spring-loaded frame. With
court supervisors and 2-inch thick safety pads covering all the frames and
springs, there's no falling off this trampoline. Valued at $48
Also, the young kids will have the time of their lives at the awardwinning Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. Kids have said it’s more
fun than Disneyland. Hands-on programs include painting on walls,
climbing aboard fisherman boats and trains on the wharf, splashing and
crawling in local animal habitats for babies and toddlers, transforming into
a spider / ship captain / bridge builder in over 2.5 acres of outdoor
exhibitions, and discovering a rotating selection of the best hands-on
exhibitions from museums around the country, valued at $110. Total value:
$158
217 Martial Arts for Kids and CrossFit Instill the foundations of martial arts training in a fun way with 2 onemonth gift certificates for Delta Martial Arts & Athletics for kids! Tiny
Tigers Karate (ages 3-6) introduces values like focus, discipline, and
teamwork in a positive, game-oriented technique. Dragons Martial Arts
(ages 7-12) improves self-confidence through caring instruction of
kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu and self defense.
Get ready to sweat with 2 one-month gift certificates at Concord
CrossFit, which has what you need to bridge the gap between your current
level of fitness and where you want to be. Whether your goals are weight
management, strength building, athletic performance, or just a fun activity,
there is a program for you. All ages and fitness levels are welcome! Total
value: $348
218 Vineyard Church Kids Camp & Kid’s Bible
Two children (3-year-olds - 5th grade) will enjoy learning about and
experiencing God’s love at Concord Vineyard Church’s annual Kids’ Camp,
June 23 - 27 from 9 a.m. - noon. This year’s theme is camping! What
child doesn’t love the great outdoors?!
Inspire your child in loving people and loving God with The
Beginner’s Bible for kids age 6 and under. Over 5 million copies sold! With
vibrant art and compelling text, more than 90 Bible stories come to life.
($17 value). Total value: $117
219 Magical Fairy Hike and Tea Luncheon
Did you know that fairies and wood nymphs live in the woods of
Briones? Join Heather Keyser, CPC mom and credentialed teacher, on a
whimsical adventure through the secret wilderness of Briones Regional
Park in Martinez. Four lucky children (ages 3-6) will each receive his/her
own fairy wand and search for these fanciful creatures. Discover signs of
their magic while meandering along the Oak-shaded trail, while weaving
together poetry, music, dance and imagination to entice the woodland
creatures to come out. Conclude with a lovely Fairy Tea Outdoor
Luncheon (parents invited). Parent participation on hike is optional. Good
for 4 children and their parents, on a Saturday or Sunday between May 23
and July 27, 2014. Total value: Priceless. :-)
220 Fire Station Party
Host a fire station themed event, complete with exclusive access to
Fire Station 67 in Livermore! Your kids will be in awe at this facility for 2
hours, which includes the real, full size fire engine inside, firefighting gear
to check out and play in, a child-sized mini fire station, and more! Valid
through Dec. 31, 2014. Total value: $320
300’s - Food & Wine
301 Wine Tasting for 12 in Sonoma
Why not drink fabulous wine and munch on a fresh, wood-fire basil
pizza or pesto-dipped Italian bread, while singers serenade you and your
friends on the outdoor piazza of VJB Vineyards and Cellars in beautiful
Sonoma? Each of the two gift certificates is valued at $90, and each
provides a wine tasting experience for 6 guests. That’s a total of 12
friends lounging and tasting wine in a very highly rated winery on Yelp.
Indulge in great service and even better wine at VJB Vineyards and
Cellars. Total value: $180
302 Rocco’s Pizza Package
Rocco’s Ristorante Pizzeria has won Best Pizza in the East Bay,
Contra Costa Times Readers poll for 14 years in a row, among many other
awards. Rocco’s brings you some of the best in local live music every
Thursday and Saturday night in Walnut Creek. The warm, inviting, familyfriendly atmosphere offers all types of pizza toppings, including a glutenfree pizza! Besides a $25 gift card and 2 sodas, take home the Rocco’s
experience: wine, tomato sauce, noodles, and a coffee mug allow you to
enjoy Rocco’s at home! Total value: $85
303 Margaritaville - Aye! Aye! Aye!
The Mexican fiesta continues at home with a bottle of tequila,
margarita glasses, Triple sec, limes, chips and salsa! It’s everything you
need for a delicious margarita party.
And take an amigo with you to spend a $20 gift card at Cinco de
Mayo restaurant in Concord. Enjoy their salsa bar, flautas, tacos, chorizo,
carnitas... it’s up to you! Total value: $100
304 Beer Heaven
10 lucky adults will go beer tasting at the award-winning Schubros
Brewery in San Ramon. Schubros won BEST Brewpub in the Bay Area as
chosen by the voters of the Bay Area A-List. The brewmaster himself will
escort the 10 beer tasters on a private tour while tasting various, delicious
brews. Included are 2 pint glasses and a growler. Choose your favorite
brew to fill that growler! Total value: $140
305 French, Mexican and Moroccan Fine Dining
Enjoy award-winning, contemporary California French Cuisine and
wine at a brunch for two at the highly acclaimed Artisan Bistro in
Lafayette. The staff is genuinely friendly and attend to every detail. The
seasonal menu is prepared fresh daily with locally grown, sustainable
ingredients. From earth to table, Artisan Bistro delivers an intimate,
delicious and unforgettable experience. Valued at $50.
Chicken jalapeño enchiladas? Chile relleno? Warm corn tortillas
with blue cheese dip? Piping hot shrimp fajitas? Fine Mexican dining in
Lafayette? We must be talking about El Charro Mexican Dining! Keep the
fiesta going with two delicioso dinners ($35 value) and a bottle of $20
Spanish wine with a friend. Two people will enter another land at El Morocco in Pleasant Hill ($60
value). Pillows abound, and using your hands to eat certain dishes is part
of the fun. Fluffy, seasoned couscous, honey-braised lamb, and the flaky
yet sweet Bastilla are sure to please your palate. Top it off with a live belly
dancer who will most likely invite you to join her on stage! Total Value:
$165
400’s - Home &
Hobbies
401 Kids’ Teeth Care
One child will receive a pleasant dental examination, teeth cleaning,
fluoride treatment, and their very own Philips Sonicare toothbrush at
Pediatric Dentistry of Pleasant Hill, which offers a caring environment. The
kid-friendly office provides a positive experience, which sets the tone for
children's future dental health. The pediatric dentists and professional staff
have dedicated their careers to helping children. Trust is established with
children by creating a safe and happy place for them. The latest in dental
technology is combined with genuine compassion and concern. Total
value: $350
402 Technology Heeeeelp
At some point, don’t we ALL need help with our computers and
other techno gadgets? Ever wished that a brilliant, nerdy genius would
immediately fix your frozen or glitchy computer, cell phone, or iPad? Enter
Nerd4Rent. They deliver to your Contra Costa County or Alameda County
home or business the most trusted mobile I.T. tech support in the Bay
Area. They have a 100% satisfaction guarantee policy for their tech
support service and computer repair. $50 gift certificate.
Autodesk’s SketchBook Pro sketching software for Windows or Mac
computers is a professional-grade painting app that is easy to use for
every artist. This intuitive sketching and painting software can transform
your computer into a complete toolkit for amateur or professional artists,
illustrators, and designers. Also available for Apple iPad and Google
Android devices. $65 value. Total value: $115
403 Fix Ya Home! Clean Ya Car!
Admit it. SOMEthing in your house needs fixin’! An hour of Picasso
Handyman Service (no plumbing or electrical) can go a long way! Valued
at $100.
If said handyman needs a part or a tool, spend $30 at Bill’s Ace
Hardware, Bills Chairs for Affairs or Bill’s ACE Truck Box Center.
Why bother with Home Depot when you can get better service and
spend not one but TWO $25 gift certificates at Eames Hardware & Supply
in Pleasant Hill?
Fed up with all the crumbs in the car? Get a car wash and hand wax
worth $59.99 at Super Station Car Wash in Concord.
Or if Martinez is more convenient, Autopia Carwash will wash the
outside of your car 4 separate times! $40 value. Total value: $280
404 Quilter’s Delight
Every quilter will appreciate a ruler rack, rulers, Spring Fat quarter
medley, quilt project bag, rotary blades and rotary cutter, and a gift
certificate to Cotton Patch quilt store in Lafayette. Total value: $120
405 Garden Paradise
The amazing Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek is a public dry
garden featuring a unique display of succulents, cacti, and other droughttolerant plants as well as California natives. Enjoy a one-year family
membership, 2 member cards, 4 single-use guest passes and a $25 gift
certificate for plants. Valued at $60.
Let Talo Design help you take a load off! The small, S.F. Bay Area
company focuses on a big idea of designing quality wood benches. $200
value.
East Bay Nature in Walnut Creek is well-stocked with many different
kinds of bird seed, fountains and feeders. There are also many lovely
garden items. $25 value.Total value $285
406 Organize & Clean
Piles of paper? Overwhelmed with clutter? In need of better systems
or storage at home or at work? You need Sarah Wilson to bring peace and
serenity into the chaotic places of your life! She will provide 2 valuable
hours of organization services in Pleasant Hill and surrounding areas.
Valued at $150.
The Clean Sweep Housekeeping Agency of Lafayette will make your
home sparkle by providing 4 hours of cleaning services, valued at $105.
You COULD mop and scrub the toilet, but why not let someone else do it?
Total value: $255
407 Cat 'n Dog Care
With Always There Home and Pet Care, your pets and your home will
be in great hands when you leave on vacation. Licensed, bonded, insured,
a member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, and
maintaining a 5 star Yelp rating, this $75 gift certificate (major holidays
excluded) is good for pet sitting in your home, servicing the 680 corridor
between Dublin and Concord, including Lafayette. Give your pet the best!
Need kitty litter? A new dog leash? Your dog or cat will love the
food and accessories bought with a $24 gift card to Pet Food Express,
good at any location, including Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and
Clayton!
Keep your feline or canine healthy by taking him to the vet! Dr. David
P. Bjork of Geary Veterinary Hospital in Walnut Creek offers one ($90 value)
office visit and vaccination with exam for your dog or cat. Total value: $189
(plus the other pet sitting donation)
408 Wooden Ice Chest
This gorgeous, hand made, wooden ice chest is perfect for
entertaining by the pool or at a BBQ! Total value: $125
409 Wine Barrel Coat Rack
This beautiful wine store coat rack is hand made from a wine barrel,
and hangs on a wall. It’s perfect for hanging coats, scarves or purses.
Total value: $40
410 Wine Barrel Cheese Tray, Wine Tasting Kit and Wine
This wine store cheese tray is hand made from a wine barrel and is
perfect for cheese or other small appetizers. Value: $25 Also, enjoy a $75
wine tasting kit and a $20 bottle of wine. Total Value: $120
411 Baby Shower Bundle
Milkmade by Wee Nurture Inc. is a newer, smarter way to cover while
nursing! The exquisite design has a sleek shape and doubles as a burp
cloth. The clever feeding flap is also a pocket for pads, shields, pacifier, or
whatever you may need. Milkmade is eco-friendly, crafted in part with
organic cotton, and proudly made in the USA. $42 value.
Gold Canyon Candle Company offers a small piggy bank for your
baby, a heart-shaped wick dipper and instructions, and best of all the 16ounce Baby Powder scented candle, which is part of the “Candles for
Kids” line, where 100% of the proceeds go towards the Prayer Child
Foundation that helps children in need. $28 value.
Keep those baby memories alive with a special memories box, a
hand & foot print set, 2 baby brag books (holds up to 20 photos), grow
chart, piggy bank, and a double seated shopping cart cover. $130 value.
Total value: $200
412 Car Care Kit
Get your car fixed with a $50 gift certificate towards car repair
service at El Monte Auto in Concord. Take home an auto first-aid kit plus
car wash goodies, including tire foam spray, glass wipes, wash mitt, grip
sponge, and an odor-eliminating air freshener... all in a handy bucket. ($40
value) Total value: $90
413 Doggy Delight
Does your pooch get, um, smelly? Don’t spend your time driving
back and forth to a grooming shop only to leave your pet in a cage all day. Let Jodi of Mobile Dog Spa come to you and treat your dog with a
luxurious grooming from nose to tail! Good for one dog shampoo & dog
nail clipping nails ($35 value) in Contra Costa County.
Dog lovers will love this beautiful, hand-crafted dog bed made from
an old wine barrel with a removable, cozy, soft bed. Value: $150.
Royal Canin provides the best nutrition due to well-researched
scientific study. Your dog will ask for more after scarfing down these Dog
Treats Samples! ($15 value) Total Value: $200
414 Pet Sitting
Have a busy week coming up or want to get away, but don’t know
what to do with your Fido or Fluffy? This gift certificate is good for pet
sitting or dog walking services. Pet sitter Lynda is experienced, reliable
and trusted, servicing Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and Lafayette.
Good for dog walks, daily visits or overnight sits... always customized to
your pets’ needs. Total value: $125
415 Eye Exam
A comprehensive eye exam by an optometrist can detect vision
problems that a school screening may miss. Also, a comprehensive eye
exam includes an evaluation of your child’s eye health, which is not part of
a school vision screening. The American Optometric Association says
infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam at 6 months of
age, then have routine eye exams at age 3 and again at age 5 or 6.
Edward A. Williams O.D. Inc. offers a free eye exam for either an adult or a
child, which includes a prescription for glasses and dilated pupil health
check if necessary. Total value: $150
500’s - Pampering
501 Pamper Your Hair, Skin & Muscles
Bad hair day? The Blond Room in Martinez can help! Besides a
fabulous $50 haircut with Emily, this lucky winner will receive loads of hair
products by Bed Head TIGI, including hair spray, hair powder, smoothing
hair serum, shampoo, conditioner, humidity straightening cream, lip gloss,
and lipstick! $200 value.
Get your tan on at Coppertan in Pleasant Hill A $50 gift certificate
towards tanning, an $80 bottle of premium lotion, and $25 worth of sample
lotions will leave your skin bronzed and beautiful! $155 value.
Massage. You want one. Ease back pain, relax muscles, reduce
tension, reduce anxiety and stress, improve circulation, increase flexibility,
reduce fatigue, and gain energy with a $75 sixty minute massage session
at Pleasant Hill’s Christie And Company. Total value: $455
502 Hair Heaven
Give your hair the best treat ever with the wonderful and natural
Aveda shampoo and conditioner. Make heads turn with a blow-out by
Natasha Cordellos in Walnut Creek. $90 value.
Citrus Salon in Martinez is the place to go for couture hair that
tantalizes the senses and makes the mouth water. Receive a haircut and
Carribben Therapy Body Cream by Aveda. $83 value.
Your kid will love getting a hair cut in the relaxed, kid-friendly Pony
Tails Hair Salon in Pleasant Hill, which has been specializing in children’s
haircuts since 1989, and is now is providing haircuts for the whole family!
$20 value for new clients only. Total value: $193
503 Ultimate Pain Relief and Good Health
At Active Health Clinic in Pleasant Hill, committed professionals help
you return to a natural state of good health. They treat a wide variety of
conditions using the best combination of traditional Chiropractic
techniques and the latest in innovative care. Receive at $150 physical
examination, any necessary X-rays ($250 value), a second visit doctor’s
report consultation ($100 value) and a $80 sixty-minute massage. Active
Health Clinic is ready to become your stepping stone to better health.$580
value.
Relieve your pain or up your game at The Body Clinic in Walnut
Creek. Receive a $75 Bowenwork session, a powerful and innovative form
of bodywork that helps your body remember how to heal faster and easier.
Return your body to its natural state of balance and health. Bowenwork is
appropriate for all ages and stages of health, including high level athletes,
children, seniors and anyone in between who is looking to improve their
work or sports performance, or to have relief from pain or discomfort.
Many clients report remarkable results after just one session. Total value:
$655
504 Pamper Me Spa Day
Treat your fingers and toes to a spa manicure and spa pedicure over
at Entourage Spa and Salon in Orinda, and emerge renewed, restored, and
revitalized. $70 value.
Reduce stress, alleviate chronic pain, and discover the therapeutic
benefits of a one-hour massage session at Massage Envy Spa in Pleasant
Hill. Your massage session is customized to fit your specific needs. Since
they are open late weeknights and weekends, Massage Envy Spa is there
whenever you need relief the most. $60 value.
Encore Medspa in Walnut Creek is a state-of-the-art medical office in
a relaxed, luxurious spa setting, offering today’s most advanced and
effective skin rejuvenation procedures. You will look and feel better after
your $200 one-hour laser hair removal, which is comfortable, safe and
effective. Total value: $330
505 Calistoga Couples Mud Bath and Chocolate
The spas in Calistoga have long been famous for their mud baths,
and Lincoln Avenue Spa has taken the Calistoga mud bath to a new level.
You and a special someone will receive a Body Detox Mud Masque For
Two (must be used together). Specially designed steam tables in a private
room, and warm and rich body masques made of rejuvenating clays and
detoxifying herbs and oils, are prepared exclusively for each client. The
warmth of the aromatic steam will relax you as you unwind, and you are
sure to emerge renewed and refreshed. Valued at $170
Imagine your loved one dropping in your mouth a morsel of See’s
Candies Nuts and Chews... or Scotchmallow... or Milk Bordeaux... or
Assorted Chocolates. Splurge on one pound of the world-famous
chocolate. $16 value. Total value: $186
506 Sensational Skin
Your skin just might thank you for indulging in Mary Kay’s Complete
Botanical Effects Skincare System for normal skin. The revolutionary set
includes 4 steps: cleanse, freshen, hydrate and mask. You and 5 friends
will also receive an Ultimate Pampering Session with Vi Ibarra, a
professional Independent Beauty Consultant. Top it off with $50 towards
the purchase of any Mark Kay product of your choice! $108 value.
Don’t forget your hands and feet with Mary Kay’s Satin Hands
Pampering Set and Pedicure Set. Renew and soothe those hard working
hands and feet with a dermatologist-tested product. $56 value.
Enjoy a consultation with professional independent consultant Katie
Pierceall and any single Arbonne product valued at or up to $50. Choose
from skincare, vitamins, hair care, bath and body, and more. At Arbonne,
beauty begins with premium botanical ingredients, an integrative approach
to beauty and an unwavering commitment to pure, safe and beneficial
products. Total value: $214
507 Fab Hair and Makeup Flair
Repair that hair with a $24 Serious Shine Kit that includes Flat Iron
Shine Spray Heat Defender and Serious Conditioner with Sunflower Oil.
Your hair will shine after Christina at Rain Salon treats you to a $30
shampoo and conditioner and $80 worth of services at this upscale,
modern salon in Walnut Creek! Smack those lips with a $15 lip gloss and
bat those eyes with a $12 mascara. Total value: $161
508 60 Minute Massage & Mini-facial
Kelli Tate of Soothing Clarity in Martinez alleviates your sore muscles
and joints a one-hour swedish massage therapy ($75 value) that releases
tension, detoxifies skin and increases circulation. Then indulge in a Mary
Kaye product sample and mini-facial, a quick way to rejuvenate and
refresh your skin ($40 value). Total value: $115
509 60 Minute Massage & Mini-facial #2
Kelli Tate of Soothing Clarity in Martinez alleviates your sore muscles
and joints a one-hour swedish massage therapy ($75 value) that releases
tension, detoxifies skin and increases circulation. Then indulge in a Mary
Kaye product sample and mini-facial, a quick way to rejuvenate and
refresh your skin ($40 value). Total value: $115
510 30 Minute Massage & Mini-facial
Kelli Tate of Soothing Clarity in Martinez alleviates your sore muscles
and joints a half-hour swedish massage therapy ($45 value) that releases
tension, detoxifies skin and increases circulation. Then indulge in a Mary
Kaye product sample and mini-facial, a quick way to rejuvenate and
refresh your skin ($40 value). Total value: $75.
511 Pamper Package
Let Lavande Nail Spa in Lafayette wash away the fatigue in your
hands with a lavender aromatherapy manicure, and leave your feet babysmooth after a vanilla milk foot bath pedicure. Relieve muscle pain and
tension with a Swedish or heated stone massage. Soothe your senses and
rejuvenate your skin with an essential oil aroma facial. $78 gift certificate
good towards your choice of services including massage, facial, mani
pedi, waxing, and peels. Total value: $78
512 Brazilian Wax Bundle
Unwanted hair... down there? Don’t fear the Brazilian Wax! Reny’s
Skin Care in Pleasant Hill makes the process enjoyable and even
entertaining! Born and raised in Brazil, this licensed esthetician waxes
nearly 1500 clients year. Thorough, detailed and clean, she boasts over 30
years of expertise as a friendly bikini waxer. With her hilarious sense of
humor it’s no wonder she is so highly rated on Yelp. $25 gift card toward
services of your choice, and $25 worth of relaxing bath scrubs and lotion.
Reny’s ($25 value) book, Confessions of a Brazilian Bikini Waxer, tells
the tales from within her waxing room. Filled with wit, laughter, and candor,
Confessions looks into the lives of the women and men who change their
lives (particularly their intimate lives), better themselves, and come out
looking fabulous. Total value: $75
513 Fashion Accessories, Massage & Mini-facial
The upscale Brighton Collectibles in Walnut Creek will accessorize
you from head to toe! Spend a $50 gift card towards cool and chic
accessories: jewelry, charms, handbags, belts, footwear, and much more!
Kelli Tate of Soothing Clarity in Martinez alleviates your sore muscles
and joints a half-hour swedish massage therapy ($45 value) that releases
tension, detoxifies skin and increases circulation. Then indulge in a Mary
Kaye product sample and mini-facial, a quick way to rejuvenate and
refresh your skin ($40 value). Total value: $135
600’s - Music, Art &
Photography
601 Music Mania!
Release your inner rock star with four private half-hour guitar lessons
with a professional musician, right here in his Pleasant Hill home studio.
Tom Patitucci received his degree in classical guitar performance, has
taught many students over the years, performed and recorded
professionally, and has been playing Jazz, Classical, and Contemporary
music for over three decades. Besides having fun at your guitar lessons,
you’ll impress yourself when you hear and experience your musical growth
in just four lessons. $120 value.
Andrea’s Musical Adventures takes your child from their first musical
explorations as a baby all the way through elementary school level private
piano lessons. Choose 4 Music classes from: “Mommy & Me Musical
Babies” (6-18 months), “Let’s Make Music” (18 months - 3.5 years),
“Music, Piano & Me” (3.5 - 6 years) and “Rhythm, Piano & Me” (5-7 years).
Your child can also bring a friend (age 3.5 or younger) to enjoy one
complimentary music class. $280 value.
602 Children’s Book Mossy, Jan Brett Poster, YBCA
With over thirty-nine-million books in print, Jan Brett is one of the
nation's foremost, best-selling author illustrators of children's books. Her
books are known for colorful, detailed depictions of a wide variety of
animals and human cultures ranging from Scandinavia to Africa. Your child
will love the hard back book Mossy, and get a kick out of the framed,
signed, Jan Brett Poster! $100 value.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco is devoted to
contemporary visual art, performances, and film/video representing
diverse cultural and artistic perspectives from around the world. The
relaxing spaces both indoors and out, along with a merry-go-round, make
this a perfect place to take kids. Enjoy one pass for 2 people to YBCA. $20
value. Total value: $120.
603 Family Portrait by Tim Burman Photo
Most parents at Creative Play Center have “awww”d and “oohh”d
over their darling child’s photo... taken by Tim Burman. Yes, your kid is
adorable, but this professional photographer has an amazing way of
bringing out every inch of cuteness in children! Enjoy your family portrait
sitting, which includes on 8x10 print. Make a great family memory that will
last for generations! Total value: $225
604 Art Enthusiasts Ensemble
Wow your guests with a 9x12 oil painting of sunflowers by the
popular local artist, Mary Spain. Mary’s paintings have been exhibited in
several galleries and juried shows, and are part of many private
collections. Hear the wind, feel the sun, smell the vegetation, and sense
the mood of a place while experiencing Mary Spain’s artful renditions. $50
value.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco is devoted to
contemporary visual art, performances, and film/video representing
diverse cultural and artistic perspectives from around the world. The
relaxing spaces both indoors and out, along with a merry-go-round, make
this a perfect place to take kids. Enjoy two passes for 4 people ($40 value)
to YBCA. Total value: $90
605a Framed Photo and Passes to YBCA
Whisk yourself to gorgeous Italy with this stunning, framed photo in a
metal frame, valued at $150.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco is devoted to
contemporary visual art, performances, and film/video representing
diverse cultural and artistic perspectives from around the world. The
relaxing spaces both indoors and out, along with a merry-go-round, make
this a perfect place to take kids. Enjoy one pass for 2 people to YBCA. $20
value. Total value: $170
605b Framed Photo and Passes to YBCA
Whisk yourself to gorgeous Italy with this stunning, framed photo in a
metal frame, valued at $150.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco is devoted to
contemporary visual art, performances, and film/video representing
diverse cultural and artistic perspectives from around the world. The
relaxing spaces both indoors and out, along with a merry-go-round, make
this a perfect place to take kids. Enjoy one pass for 2 people to YBCA. $20
value. Total value: $170
605c Framed Photo and Passes to YBCA
Whisk yourself to gorgeous Italy with this stunning, framed photo in a
metal frame, valued at $150.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco is devoted to
contemporary visual art, performances, and film/video representing
diverse cultural and artistic perspectives from around the world. The
relaxing spaces both indoors and out, along with a merry-go-round, make
this a perfect place to take kids. Enjoy one pass for 2 people to YBCA. $20
value. Total value: $170
606 Jenny Padget Photography: Family Photo Session
Capture heart-melting family memories with a family portrait photo
session by Jenny Padgett Photography. Jenny passionately captures life
in its purest form by focusing on the emotions of the event or persons. The
kids grow up so fast... so don’t miss out on making today’s memories last
with an unforgettable photo session. Value: $300.
607a Photography by Franci: Photo Session & Portrait
Capture special memories for life with a portrait session and one
11x14 portrait. Franci Lucero is a highly acclaimed, award-winning
wedding and portrait artist with over 25 years of experience. Trained at the
Golden Gate School of Photography, and a member of Professional
Photographers of Northern California, she maintains the highest ethical
standards, and provides a lifetime guarantee on all her photos. Total
value: $385.
607bPhotography by Franci: Photo Session & Portrait
Capture special memories for life with a portrait session and one
11x14 portrait. Franci Lucero is a highly acclaimed, award-winning
wedding and portrait artist with over 25 years of experience. Trained at the
Golden Gate School of Photography, and a member of Professional
Photographers of Northern California, she maintains the highest ethical
standards, and provides a lifetime guarantee on all her photos. Total
value: $385.
607cPhotography by Franci: Photo Session & Portrait
Capture special memories for life with a portrait session and one
11x14 portrait. Franci Lucero is a highly acclaimed, award-winning
wedding and portrait artist with over 25 years of experience. Trained at the
Golden Gate School of Photography, and a member of Professional
Photographers of Northern California, she maintains the highest ethical
standards, and provides a lifetime guarantee on all her photos. Total
value: $385.
607dPhotography by Franci: Photo Session & Portrait
Capture special memories for life with a portrait session and one
11x14 portrait. Franci Lucero is a highly acclaimed, award-winning
wedding and portrait artist with over 25 years of experience. Trained at the
Golden Gate School of Photography, and a member of Professional
Photographers of Northern California, she maintains the highest ethical
standards, and provides a lifetime guarantee on all her photos. Total
value: $385.
607ePhotography by Franci: Photo Session & Portrait
Capture special memories for life with a portrait session and one
11x14 portrait. Franci Lucero is a highly acclaimed, award-winning
wedding and portrait artist with over 25 years of experience. Trained at the
Golden Gate School of Photography, and a member of Professional
Photographers of Northern California, she maintains the highest ethical
standards, and provides a lifetime guarantee on all her photos. Total
value: $385.
608 Ceramic Painting Party
Color Me Mine in Lafayette has perfected the art of having fun. A
lucky group of 6 painters will enjoy an hour and a half of studio time.
Release your inner artist! Just pick a ceramic (mug, plate, animal, etc.),
paint it, they fire it, you take it home! The perfect gift for your budding
artist, whether adult or child. Total value: $120
609 Pottery Painting Party & Perfect Pizza
Paint pottery, create a mosaic masterpiece, or fuse glass at
Brushstrokes in Berkeley. People of all ages and abilities will love relaxing
while creating beauty at Brushstrokes. No experience necessary. Gift
certificate is good for 5 studio visits to this inspiring pottery painting
studio. One person can visit 5 times, or bring a group of 5 for a party! $50
value.
Afterwards, crunch down into an award-winning, Chicago style,
stuffed pizza at Bay Area's finest, with a $25 gift card to Zachary's
Chicago Pizza Inc. With locations in Berkeley, Oakland, San Ramon, and
Pleasant Hill, Zachary’s has won over 150 Best Pizza awards. Dig right
into the tangy, tomato-topped deep-dish pizza. The buttery crust and
generous fillings of tasty ingredients such as spinach and mushrooms are
worth the wait every time. Total value: $75
610 Brushstrokes Pottery Painting
Paint pottery, create a mosaic masterpiece, or fuse glass at
Brushstrokes in Berkeley. People of all ages and abilities will love relaxing
while creating beauty at Brushstrokes. No experience necessary. Gift
certificate is good for 5 studio visits to this inspiring pottery painting
studio. One person can visit 5 times, or bring a group of 5 for a party! Total
value: $50.
611 Shakespeare Danced Salsa?
Well, no. But YOU can do both. California Shakespeare Theater in
Orinda invites two theater-goers to a Tues/Wed/Thur evening or Sat
matinee performance in the 2014 season. Laugh, cry, and just relish in
Shakespeare’s depth of humanity through this authentic and joyful theater
experience. ($90 value).
Learn to dance salsa! Good for one hour of group, couples or
individual instruction ($75 value). All levels welcome in this encouraging
atmosphere of your choice - home, club, wherever! Placing 7th in the
world at the Mayan Int’l Salsa Competition 2003, your dance teacher, Kat
Negrete, has competed, performed and taught salsa from LA to Mexico.
Performances include Ugly Betty, a promo for So You Think You Can
Dance, and various Spanish TV shows. A bailar! Total value: $165
612 Berkeley Rep
The diverse and cozy Berkeley Repertory Theatre offers you two
tickets (up to $150 value) to any of their comprehensive variety of
productions, which include a mix of classic modern plays, significant
recent plays with many West Coast premieres, and even world premieres
of shows that have gone on to Broadway and even won Tony awards!
Total value: $150
700’s - Sports &
Fitness
701 Fight the Flab at Forma Gym
Dubbed “the best health and fitness club in the Bay Area,” Forma
Gym offers strength training equipment, cardio machines, racquetball, a
heated lap pool, group fitness classes, an outdoor workout zone, lounge,
day spa, and more. Two people will sweat it out with a one-month
membership for two, which includes the full class schedule. With over 600
types of classes and programs a month, Forma Gym provides a
comprehensive approach to whole mind-body wellness. Total value: $200
702 Swimming and Diving Lessons
By far, the best place for your child to learn how to swim or dive is
Sherman Swim School in Lafayette, celebrating 53 years. Year-round
lessons in a warm, protected environment coupled with caring and patient
instructors that have received extensive in-water training, creates an ideal
learning environment for swimmers of all ages. With extremely
comfortable water (90°-94°) and encouraging teachers that love
children, Sherman Swim School takes the fear out of swimming and
diving, and just makes it fun. When you sign up for a session of 6 lessons
or more, you will receive a waived registration fee and three of the
following types of lessons: a 15 minute private swim lesson, a 1/2 hour
semi-private swim lesson, or a 1/2 hour group diving lesson. Total value:
$84
703 Rock Climbing, Gymnastics & Parents’ Time Off
Voted Diablo Magazine’s Best Gymnastics Classes in 2013, Encore
Gym in Concord gives everyone an enjoyable experience while working
out. Rock climbing is a fun and challenging sport for people of all sizes
and abilities - great for families. Enjoy 4 Rocktopia Indoor Climbing Day
Passes, which include rentals ($48 value). Then, a group of 8 children will
have one hour of fun on a Friday at 5:30 ($80 value) using their Friday Fun
Fest Pass! Need a break? The Parents‘ Time Off Event Ticket is good for
2 children ($48 value) to have a blast with the zany staff, while you enjoy a
well-deserved afternoon or night out! Kids spend time with our super staff
doing gymnastics, rock climbing, making arts and crafts, watching movies,
and much more! Open to ages walking and older. Total value: $176
704 Yoga
The Yoga & Movement Center of Walnut Creek is one of the oldest
yoga studios in the East Bay, offering a wide range of classes, including
Lyengar-based Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Beginner Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Back
Care Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Feldenkrais ATM. All levels of experience
are welcome, from beginner yogis to advanced Teacher Training students.
Kids classes available, too! Voted #2 in the Bay Area A-List, this
enlightening, 5-class yoga package will leave you feeling welcomed and
satisfied. Total value: $80
705 Kids Gymnastics
Your child will build confidence, accomplish athletic goals and have
a blast in their one month of gymnastics, courtesy of East Bay Sports
Academy in Concord. The safe, fun, and motivating community promotes
self-esteem and allows children of all levels to gain coordination, flexibility,
strength, and most importantly have fun. Total value: $75
706 Go Climb a Rock
Have a good time by learning how to climb! A day pass is good for
two participants in a one-hour class where you’ll be provided with all
necessary climbing gear and guided through proper use of belay
equipment, knot tying, and basic top rope climbing ($58 value). At the end
of class, you will be able to immediately start climbing the specially
designed rock walls at Diablo Rock Gym in Concord! Your 6 to 13-yearold child will get a harness and an hour-long climbing session ($15 value)
with one of the experienced and energetic staff members. Two people will
have access to any fitness class, ranging from various Yoga styles, to
Indoor Group Cycling, Zumba, Crossfit and TRX ($24 value). Total value:
$97
707 Private Pilates Please
Your two private Pilates classes at Indigo Pilates & Yoga Studio in
Pleasant Hill will teach you to move with power, precision, and efficiency.
You’ll stretch and strengthen muscles you never knew you had. It’s a way
to quiet the mind and become more aware of subtle energy—and it’s
adaptable to most anyone. No two sessions are exactly alike. Different
styles suit different individual needs; injuries or physical challenges are
cared for with the utmost attention and patience, while athletic clients
become not only stronger but more acutely attuned to the dynamics of
movement in their bodies. Be strong. Be flexible. Feel alive. Pilates.
Total value: $150
708 Women’s Boot Camp
Kaia Fit in Walnut Creek is personal training in a group atmosphere,
where an intense training program geared for women creates strong
bodies and powerful minds! Hundreds of women have entered Kaia
feeling intimidated and out of shape, but with guidance and support, Kaia
transformed them into athletes. Age or fitness level does not matter. You
will receive a great workout, have fun, and leave feeling challenged and
successful. Be supported and encouraged by other women, and receive
one-on-one guidance from your coach to help you achieve your personal
goals. Good for a Kaia signature 6-week BRIK session starting 5/5/14,
meeting on Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat for a one-hour workout. Available
class times: 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Total value: $259
709 Zumba
This 10-class punch card is good for any Zumba, Dance Fitness
(From Hip Hop to Bollywood), Pilates, Zumba Gold, Zumba Kids and
Zumba Toning Class at Studio 925 Dance & Fitness in Pleasant Hill. You
won’t just learn about dance and fitness... your experience will motivate
you throughout your lifetime! A fun-loving, dedicated group of
professionals will meet your fitness needs, and a juice bar, kids corner with
free wifi, lifted stage for the visibility of instructors, state-of-the-art floating
floor, and ample parking all rank Studio 925 the highest caliber dance &
fitness studio. Total value: $100
710 Dance
Make a positive impact on a child’s life (age 3 to adult) with a onemonth membership to Studio A Dance in Pleasant Hill, a premier, awardwinning dance training facility, offering classes in jazz, tap, ballet, pointe,
hip hop, Latin dance, and children’s combination classes. Dance is a
beautiful way to promote physical fitness as well as develop strength,
flexibility, agility and balance... all of which contribute to one’s health and
well-being. Dance promotes self-esteem, self-motivation, a disciplined
work ethic, respect self and others, grace and fun. Performance
opportunities are available for students of all ages and levels. Total value:
$71
711 Gym Rat
The Big C Athletic Club in Concord has everything you need to
change your body, your life and your outlook. This comprehensive athletic
and fitness facility, with more than 30 years of expertise, will provide a
one-month membership for you to take part in their weight room, cardio
equipment, sports courts, outdoor turf facility, Pilates, Indoor Cycling,
Zumba, Yoga, Step, Fit 2 The Core, lounge, and other amenities. The
75,000 square foot facility boasts executive lockers, an outdoor heated
swimming pool, jacuzzi, dry sauna and relaxing steam rooms. Total value:
$125
712 CrossFit
The coaches at the enormous Diablo CrossFit in Pleasant Hill are
friendly and encouraging, yet will push you to your limit while keeping your
expectations realistic. While CrossFit is the principal strength and
conditioning program for many police academies, military special
operations units and champion martial artists, it is the perfect workout for
ANY committed individual, regardless of experience, age or ability.
Crossfit’s specialty is not specializing, delivering fitness that is, by design,
broad, general, and inclusive. The communal aspect of CrossFit is a key
component of why it’s so effective. Gift certificate good for one month
membership. Total value: $120.
713 Kids Track & Field Club
Your child (age 3-5) will be introduced to the joy of track and field,
learning running mechanics and all the different events of this Olympic
sport. The coach? All-American collegiate-athlete Joy Upshaw has over
25 years of coaching experience from preschoolers to Olympians.
Designed to teach an appreciation and understanding of the great sport of
Track & Field, the Jack Rabbits Track Club is a great foundation for all
sports. Besides physical training, kids learn about teamwork and
technique. Jack Rabbits always offers a positive and supportive
environment. It’s lots of fun! Gift certificate good for ??? Total value: $175
714 Cal Football
Football fans! Cal Berkeley fans! Get ready to watch your Cal Bears
crush those pesky Sacramento State Hornets on September 6, 2014 at the
California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. Gift certificate good for two
reserved seats for the CAL vs. SAC STATE game at on 9/6/14. Go Bears!
Total value: $40
715 Horses, Cars and Baseball, Oh My!
Four guests will enjoy a day at the races, courtesy of Golden Gate
Fields in Berkeley. You can bust out the big, floppy hats and spike heels, or go
casual to your day at the derby. One thing is sure - you will not be disappointed
with the only major horse racetrack in Northern California. Expires Dec. 2015
and excludes holidays, Triple Crown and Breeder’s Cup Race Day ($76
value).
Need for speed? Two guests ($50 value) will witness a Saturday
racing event on the twisting, 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course and a quartermile drag strip that are carved into the rolling hills of Sonoma.
Motorcycles, sports car events, vintage cars, NASCAR, INDYCAR and
NHRA drag races, Sonoma Raceway has hosted some of racing’s top
events and greatest moments. Sonoma Raceway: Think outside the oval.
Take! Me out! To Green Collar Baseball! Two baseball fans will feel
the energy with field level tickets to an Oakland A’s mutually agreeable
2014 game (excludes opening night, Giants, Red Sox and Yankees
games). Stand up and cheer for a home run, and partake in America’s
greatest pastime. ($96 value) Total value: $222
800’s Dates &
Getaways
801 Local Luxury Weekend Getaway
Feel pampered, peaceful, and oh-so comfy-cozy in a one night stay
(Friday or Saturday) at Renaissance Club Sport in Walnut Creek ($200
value). Soak in a bubble-filled, oversized spa-style bath tub, then order
room service and catch an OnCommand flick in this hip, contemporary
hotel room. Valet parking included! Finally wake up feeling rested, and
take advantage of complimentary access to the 85,000 square foot fitness
facility that includes stellar kids care, bocce ball, basketball & racquetball
courts and more. Lounge poolside or sip on your margarita in the cabana
after a dip in the jacuzzi. Work out on the latest, leading-edge equipment,
and learn some new moves in the hottest group fitness classes.
After working up an appetite, Havana Cuban Cuisine in Walnut Creek
is the perfect date place to go for mouth-watering mojitos, cilantro-lime
grilled shrimp tapas, or the classic Cuban Ropa Vieja braised beef with
onions, peppers, tomato, sofrito rice and black beans. The possibilities
abound with your $50 gift certificate.
Finish the memorable weekend with your loved one dropping in your
mouth a morsel of See’s Candies Nuts and Chews... Scotchmallow... Milk
Bordeaux... or Assorted Chocolates. Splurge on one pound of the worldfamous chocolate ($16 value). Total value: $266
802 Mexican Date Night
Dinner and a movie, anyone? Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant in
Martinez is family owned and operated, serving up authentic and flavorful
Mexican food with a fiesta flair. Each day starts with the freshest
ingredients. Try the crispy, special chicken tacos, or enjoy a healthy taco
salad ($20 value). With full tummies you and your honey can finally go catch a NONDisney movie! Gasp! With 2 movie passes ($20 value) at Contra Costa
Cinemas in Martinez, the options are all yours... comedy, suspense,
drama, and more. Reminisce back to those carefree, pre-kid days with a
date night to remember! Total value: $40
803 Get Lucky’s Date Night & Babysitter!
Your child’s dream babysitter? Fellow CPC alumna and this year’s
most popular teacher’s assistant in the TTH am class, Miss Jayni Abraham
will babysit your kid(s) for up to 5 hours so you can have a worry-free date
night! Good for a Saturday night with 2 weeks minimum prior notice. ($75
value).
Mr. Lucky’s of Pleasant Hill offers quality food, friendly staff, and of
course… great fun and sprits. It was born from an incredibly lucky
weekend at Harrah’s Casino where two gentlemen won tens of thousands
of dollars, then came home and knew their calling was to open this
“Casual Dining and Spirits” restaurant. Come in, get some luck, relax and
enjoy $25 towards a great meal!
Then head on over to Martinez to catch a flick with your loved one at
Contra Costa Cinemas ($20 value). With 2 movie passes, the options are
all yours... comedy, suspense, drama, and more. You’re sure to get lucky
on this date night to remember! Total value: $120
804 Italian Wine ‘n Dine Night
Gaze upon the gorgeous City By the Bay while tasting wonderful
wine at Rock Wall Wine Company in Alameda, which is revolutionizing the
urban wine-making industry. Grapes are sourced from all over acclaimed
vineyards in California, which creates a diverse winemaking environment,
complete with different grape varieties, styles and regional flavor profiles.
Boasting spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, wine lovers will
appreciate this unique experience in the wine world. Take home a $25
bottle of wine and enjoy wine tasting for three people ($20 value).
If you want cozy, homey warmth, and outstanding Italian food, at a
very reasonable price, then you MUST head over to Dallimonti's Italian
Restaurant in Pleasant Hill to eat $40 worth of delicious primavera ravioli,
creamy fettucini, veal scallopini or any other delicacy on their extensive
menu. Total value: $85
805 Italian Wine ‘n Dine Date Night: Numero Due
Gaze upon the gorgeous City By the Bay while tasting wonderful
wine at Rock Wall Wine Company in Alameda, which is revolutionizing the
urban wine-making industry. Grapes are sourced from all over acclaimed
vineyards in California, which creates a diverse winemaking environment,
complete with different grape varieties, styles and regional flavor profiles.
Boasting spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, wine lovers will
appreciate this unique experience in the wine world. Take home a $25
bottle of wine and enjoy wine tasting for two ($20 value)
If you want cozy, homey warmth, and outstanding Italian food, at a
very reasonable price, then you MUST head over to Dallimonti's Italian
Restaurant in Pleasant Hill to eat $40 worth of delicious primavera ravioli,
creamy fettucini, veal scallopini or any other delicacy on their extensive
menu. Total value: $85
806 Dessert, Dining and Movie Date Day
San Francisco Creamery Company Walnut Creek is famous for their
ice cream sundaes, hot fudge, chocolate syrup, caramel and butterscotch,
which is made the old fashioned way, right there on the premises. Indulge
in mounds of whipped cream, chopped toasted almonds, cherries, all
kinds of ice cream, pies and brownies. Besides delectable desserts, your
$50 gift card is also good towards their lunch and dinner menu of burgers,
pasta, sandwiches and more. Take an ice cream cake home with you!
($31.99 value)
Then head on over to Century Movie Theater (Pleasant Hill or Walnut
Creek are nearby favorites) to catch a flick ($30 value). With 3 movie
passes, the options are all yours... comedy, suspense, drama, and more.
Total value: $112
807 Oakland A’s & Cheese Steak
Take! Me out! To Green Collar Baseball! Two baseball fans will feel
the energy with field level tickets to an Oakland A’s home game. Stand up
and cheer for a home run, and partake in America’s greatest pastime.
Date and game TBD and by arrangement. ($100 value)
Of course, you gotta fill up on the way there with an authentic Philly
Cheese Steak at the Cheese Steak Shop ($40 value). Quality meats, great
cheese, and rolls shipped directly from Philadelphia result in the highest
standard of this American tradition. Total value: $140
808 SF Cruise and Art Show
Ahoy! Cruise the world famous San Francisco Bay on the Red and
White Fleet. See Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the lights of
Ghiradelli in a fresh new way... from the sea! Two people will sail the
Golden Gate Bay Cruise for 4.5 hours ($76 value).
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco is devoted to
contemporary visual art, performances, and film/video representing
diverse cultural and artistic perspectives from around the world. The
relaxing spaces both indoors and out, along with a merry-go-round, make
this a perfect place to take kids. Enjoy one pass for 2 people to YBCA. $20
value. Total value: $96
809 Monterey Get Away
King suite. Fireplace. Indoor jacuzzi. At the Lone Oak Lodge in
Monterey, you are only minutes away from the enchanting Monterey
Peninsula. Good for one night’s lodging in a king bed, Valid Sunday
through Thursday excluding holiday periods, special events, July through
September. ($120 value)
Included is a $25 bottle of wine and mouth-watering morsels of
See’s Candies Nuts and Chews... Scotchmallow... Milk Bordeaux... or
Assorted Chocolates. Splurge on one pound of the world-famous
chocolate ($16 value). Total value: $161
810 Castle Cray Cray Get Away
A window built into the floor? Staircases leading to nowhere? A
chimney that rises four floors? Doors that open onto blank walls? No one
can explain the mysteries that exist within the Winchester Mansion, or why
Sarah Winchester kept the carpenters' hammers pounding 24 hours a day
for 38 years. Tour the world-famous, “beautiful but bizarre” Winchester
Mystery House in San Jose. Learn the fascinating story, born out of grief
but resulting in this California State Historical Landmark. Good for two
mansion tour passes ($66 value).
Two people will travel back in time and experience what it was like to
be a guest at the enchanted Hearst Castle in San Simeon! Good for 2
admissions to the Experience Tour which includes a tour of Hearst Castle,
the luxurious estate boasts 165 rooms and more than 125 sprawling acres
of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways. Included is the chance to
watch the National Geographic Theater movie, “Building The Dream” on a
giant, five-story screen ($50 value). Total value: $116