2010 Bus Barn Follies Silent Auction

 1. Behind the Scenes with “Moon Over Buffalo”

Dinner and a show at Bus Barn for 14 guests.

Bring a group or yourself to see “Moon Over Buffalo” matinee, Bus Barn’s spring performance on Sunday, June 5th, 2011 at 3:00pm. Enjoy delicious cocktails and appetizers in the theater, visit with the cast and get the complete backstage tour and scoop from Bus Barn’s Artistic Director, Barbara Cannon after the show. Dinner catered by and served to you and your guests by the Bus Barn Board. Wine provided. Curtain up!

Per person: $75 Sun, June 5, 2011, 3:00 PM

2. A Tuna Tea Party and Show!

Bring friends or family members to join a select group for a Sunday matinee of “A Tuna Christmas”, Bus Barn's holiday comedy about the zany residents of Tuna, Texas. Meet with Artistic Director Barbara Cannon before the show for tea, cider, cocoa and snacks with your fellow guests and learn how the show was created and staged. After the performance, gather onstage for caroling and dessert!

*Suitable for children ages 12 and up.

Per person: $40 December 5, 2:00 PM

3. Movie Theme Birthday Party*

Want a fun, simple, stress less party this year? Take them to the movies! Bring your child’s favorite movie and let them watch it with 30 of their friends. Bus Barn provides the big screen, the theatrical setting, popcorn and bottled water. You can bring your theme cake for after the show! Significant blackout dates apply – available dates in Nov – Feb and Apr – Jun. Inquire about specific dates from the auction staffers

Opening Bid: $200 Expires 10-Sep-2011
*Appropriate for 6 – 10 years old

4. Some Enchanted Evening

Afternoon cocktail and hors d’oeuvres for up to 24 people at the home of Jean & Barbara Mordo on Saturday afternoon, July 9, 2011.

Enjoy the gourmet cuisine of Jean and Barbara Mordo in their beautiful garden setting, while being entertained with live music by the Jazz ConneXion, starring John Sylvester, Bus Barn board member and Follies star on saxophone, Dale Nesbitt (Follies tent entertainer) and Bill Hockett on bass.

Bus Barn board members will serve wine and other beverages to accompany your hors d’oeuvres. Don’t miss this event which consistently draws rave reviews!

Cost $75 per person, maximum 24 guests.

5. Tahoe City Get Away

2 nights in Tahoe City condo for up to 6 guests.

Enjoy 2 nights* get away in Tahoe City at the lovely condo of Terry and Bill Krivan. Condo is 1300 sq.ft., 3BR/2BA and sleeps 6 comfortably. For summer stays, there is an outdoor pool and spa, with a winter indoor spa available a short drive away.

Condo is in a forest setting with a short walk to the lake. Close to bike trail, tennis courts, pier, pool and spa. Easy access to Tahoe city, River Ranch, Squaw Valley or West Shore trails.

Opening Bid: $300 Expires 10-Sep-2011
*Consecutive nights only, no pets or smoking, Christmas/New Years and holiday weekends excluded.

6. Three Weekend Getaways at the Palo Alto/Los Altos Marriott Courtyard

Get away yourself, or share with visiting friends or relatives! Enjoy a free weekend stay, including a lovely breakfast at the conveniently located Palo Alto Los Altos Marriott Courtyard Hotel. Winner can choose between Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday stay. Blackout dates apply. Special offer: if you use your certificate over a holiday weekend, additional rooms offered at just $59/night, subject to availability.

Opening Bid $100 Expires 31-Dec-2011

7. Your Special Occasion

Bus Barn plans, caters and entertains at your place!

Do you have a special birthday or anniversary coming up? Let Bus Barn entertain you! This package includes appetizers, a dramatic floral arrangement for your table, live entertainment and volunteer bartenders and servers. Let Bus Barn do the work - you just enjoy!

Bus Barn board will provide 200 appetizers, served with a smile. Jim Thurber, Jr. will delight your guests with his piano playing (and will provide a keyboard if necessary), while John Reed and Vicki Reeder will serenade the group and lead an optional sing-a-long of the best-loved tunes of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Vicki will even work with you to include 2-3 *personalized* songs to entertain you and your guests!

De-lightful, De-licious, De-lovely!!

Opening Bid: $750 Expires 10-Sep-2011

8. A Moveable Feast for 12 with Chef Jason Reeder

Have you ever wished you could have a 4-course gourmet meal delivered to your home and served to you and your guests? Well, here’s your chance! Professional chef Jason Reeder and his sous chef Vicki are offering a meal for 12 delivered to your home. Kitchen clean up is included! Wine provided by local connoisseur Roy Lave.

Opening Bid $1000 Expires 10-Sep-2011

9. Enjoy a long weekend next summer in Tahoe!

3 nights at this incredibly convenient Squaw Valley location, near Village at Squaw Valley and Squaw Valley Lodge! This 6-bedroom/3 bath sleeps up to 12 in a comfortable, family-friendly rental home. Unmatched location lets you lets you enjoy your Squaw Valley Summer Vacation -- you decide whether you ever need your car once you arrive.  If you do, Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City and Truckee are all just 20 minutes away.  Short walk to Village at Squaw Valley USA with all its amenities.

Opening Bid: $1000

Available 1-May-2011through 30-Sep-2011*

*Holiday weekends & first week of August excluded

Many thanks to donors: Karla Lacey & John Zoglin

10. Pajaro Dunes Getaway Adventure

Enjoy 2 nights* in this lovely 5 bedroom, 5 bath home with an unobstructed view of the ocean. Home includes beautiful furnishings and fireplace to enjoy on cool evenings. Don’t miss this opportunity! Retail rental value is $3000. Many thanks to donors: Bob Grimm and Dave & Janet Kline.

Opening Bid $1000 Expires 10-Sep-2011
*No pets or smoking, please. Cleaning will be provided.

11. Giants Baseballs

The Giants –  2010 Champions of the National League West!

Own a souvenir from the year they won the division title.

Two autographed baseballs have been provided by NBC Bay Area.

Giants baseball signed by Juan Uribe #5
Giants baseball signed by Mark DeRosa #7

Opening bid $100

12. Food Lover’s Dinner for Ten

A foodie’s delight! Enjoy a hearty meal for up to ten people with fresh ingredients from the farmer’s market accompanied by wine grown and made right here in Los Altos . Your menu includes side dishes and dessert. Will it be sausage and sauerkraut? Hearty chili and apple pie? Yankee pot roast and oven-roasted vegetables? Putting the service in service club, your meal will be prepared and served by Kiwanis members and spouses with a mutually agreeable date and location.

Minimum bid $500
 
Donated by Doug & Laura Bajuk Debs, Tom & Karen Smith, Jan Fong and Jan Masters

Many thanks to all of Bus Barn’s generous donors and patrons. We look forward to our next season with you!