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SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018
LIVE auction ITEMS
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1. Let Me Call You Sweetheart: Flowers & Chocolates for a Year................... 52
2. Car Raffle Buy-In...................................................................................................... 53
3. Hot Air Balloon Ride, Wine Tasting and Brunch for Four.......................... 54
4. Golf Away the Long Weekend in Coeur d’Alene.............................................. 55
5. Relax in the Heart of Sunriver..............................................................................56
6. Let’s Cheers at The Cheerful Tortoise................................................................ 57
7. An Unforgettable Evening with Andrea Bocelli.............................................. 58
8. Tour Oregon Wine Country in Style................................................................... 59
9. Suite Night with the Portland Thorns................................................................60
10. Grand Regency Table.............................................................................................. 61
11. Have a Magical Night with Sam Smith............................................................... 62
12. Wine and Wellness in the Willamette Valley...................................................63
13. Arch Cape Coast Getaway......................................................................................64
14. Lions, Leopards and Zebras, Oh My!..................................................................65
15. We are the Timbers, the Portland Timbers, Green and Gold!.................... 66
16. Dinners on the Town............................................................................................... 67
17. Belle de Mar Pearls................................................................................................... 68
18. James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt in Concert........................................................69
19. Escape to San Francisco and Sonoma.................................................................. 70
20. Never Circle the Block Again................................................................................ 71
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21. Aloha from Molokai, Ten Days in Hawaii.......................................................... 72
22. Have a James Beard Award-Winning Chef in Your Home!........................... 73
23. Golfer's Heaven.......................................................................................................... 74
24. Notre Dame Victory March................................................................................... 75
25. Vacation on Mackinac Island.................................................................................. 77
26. U.S. Open Tennis Championship.......................................................................... 78
27. Let ’er Buck at the Pendleton Round-Up!........................................................... 79
28. Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour...................................................80
29. Hamilton in Chicago................................................................................................ 81
30. Bids for Kids...............................................................................................................82
31. Escape to Paradise, Seven Days in Mexico........................................................ 84
32. Outfit Your Next Adventure.................................................................................. 85
33. Once Upon an Epic Time at LAIKA................................................................... 86
34. Khalid Box at Moda.................................................................................................. 87
35. Soter Vineyards Experience at Mineral Springs Estate................................. 88
36. Enjoy Your Stay in Monterey................................................................................ 89
37. Cheer on the Mariners in Seattle..........................................................................90
38. S’mores and Dinner on the River.......................................................................... 91
39. SMA Parent VIP....................................................................................................... 92
40. Dinner for Eight at Wilfs....................................................................................... 93
5LIVE ITEMS
Descripti ns
51LET ME CALL YOU
1
Sweetheart
FLOWERS AND CHOCOLATES FOR A YEAR
A perfect treat for that special someone — flowers and chocolates every month for a
year! Beaumont Florist will create a beautiful fresh floral arrangement for you or a loved
one each month, Moonstruck Chocolates will complement it with chocolate perfection.
What better way to pamper someone special — or yourself?
• $75 per month for twelve (12) months of flowers from Beaumont Florist (local
delivery only)
• $25 per month for twelve (12) months of Moonstruck Chocolates
Beaumont Florist
Graduates of an all-girls’
school are
three times more likely
to consider
engineering careers.
522 CAR RAFFLE BUY IN, YOU
COULD WIN A
Land Rover
Don’t miss out on your chance to win a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE!
• MSRP: $41,735
• Ebony leather heated seats
• Cold Climate Package and automatic headlights
• Perfect for all of your outdoor adventures!
$100 Per Ticket
Only 1,200 tickets sold
Drawing will be held at the close of the auction
533 UP, UP AND HOT AIR
BALLOON RIDE, WINE TASTING
Away
AND BRUNCH FOR FOUR
Go on a once in a lifetime hot air balloon adventure with a group of friends. You and your
friends will soar to the heavens and get a bird’s eye view of wine country from high above.
Bring your camera! Take selfies! This is a unique opportunity to experience this kind of
wine country adventure! After your flight you’ll be treated to a sparkling brunch before
heading on a personal wine tour with David Williams Events, getting an insider’s view of
some of the best wineries the Willamette Valley has to offer.
• Hot air balloon ride for four (4)
• Brunch for four (4) with Vista Balloon Adventures
• Wine Tour for four (4) includes transportation, lunch and tastings
David Williams Events
Vista Balloon Adventures owned by Ashley Whitty ’02 and Pierre Jourda
Mutually agreed upon date during balloon season
Flights subject to change due to weather
Must book in advance
544 GOLF
WEEKEND IN
Away
THE LONG
COEUR d’ALENE
Enjoy a three (3) night stay in the luxurious Lake Tower at the Coeur d’Alene Resort,
along with two (2) rounds of golf per day at this world-class golf resort. With an idyllic
landscape, year-round activities and its spectacular setting, it is no wonder Lake Coeur
d’Alene has been christened the “Playground of the Northwest.” The Coeur d’Alene Resort
has mastered the art of relaxation with luxurious accommodations, rejuvenating spa
treatments, sumptuous cuisine, and the world’s only floating green. This four-star resort
continues to be the destination of choice for discerning travelers and golfers, worldwide.
• Three (3) nights in the Lake Tower suite at the Coeur d’Alene Resort
• Two (2) rounds of golf per day at the resort golf course (six (6) total rounds of golf)
• $75 dining credit to use at any of the resort restaurants
• Complimentary golfer’s breakfast each day
Coeur d’Alene Resort
Valid April – October, 2018
Parking fee of $18 per night is not included
Round trip transportation from the Spokane airport is $69 per person - not included
555 Relax IN THE HEART
OF SUNRIVER
This is the perfect opportunity to unwind! Spend a week in the heart of Sunriver in Central
Oregon, a quick drive from Bend. You’ll stay in a beautiful five (5) bedroom home, located on
the north end of Sunriver. Close to the Woodlands Golf Course and Fort Rock Park, you’ll
find many activities for the whole family. Plus, you’ll have twelve (12) Sunriver Homeowners
Aquatic and Recreation Center (SHARC) passes to enjoy. This gives you daily access to
SHARC, the pool and tennis courts for your entire stay! The home comes complete with
a large open kitchen, hot tub, bocce ball court, ping pong table, five (5) bicycles and much
more. It’s an ideal place to enjoy in the summer or winter! One (1) week stay in a five (5)
bedroom Sunriver home.
• Comfortably sleeps ten (10) people
• Dates based on availability
• Includes housecleaning upon departure
Pam and Scot Belli, St. Mary’s Academy Parents
No pets
566 LET’S Cheers
PARTY FOR 50 AT CHEERFUL TORTOISE
!
Looking for the perfect place to host an end of year office party, retirement party, birthday
celebration or wedding engagement party? Are you planning something like that this year?
Let Cheerful Tortoise take over for you so you can enjoy the celebration!
• Includes food and drinks for fifty (50) people for three (3) hours at Cheerful Tortoise
or Cheerful Bullpen
Cheerful Tortoise
Not valid during major sporting events or events at Providence Park. Gratuity not included.
577 AN Unforgettable
EVENING
WITH ANDREA BOCELLI
Italy’s golden boy, Andrea Bocelli, mesmerizes music lovers with his pure, piercing tenor
voice. Bocelli became blind as a boy, which only enhanced his other senses, making his
voice his window to the world. Lauded the world over for his captivating vocals, Bocelli
has done what few artists can: he has united the world of pop and classical music. This has
brought him enormous popularity and critical acclaim. Winner receives four (4) tickets to
hear Bocelli on June 23, 2018. Enjoy dinner prior to the concert at Nel Centro and return
after the performance for an overnight at Hotel Modera.
• Four (4) tickets to see Andrea Bocelli on June 23, 2018
• Dinner for four (4) at Nel Centro
• $500 Voucher for Hotel Modera
Anonymous
Nel Centro
588 TOUR OREGON
COUNTRY IN STYLE
Wine
Your group of six (6) will be guided through Willamette Valley wine country on an
exclusive tour, hosted by David Williams, Oregon wine connoisseur and experienced guide.
David specializes in private boutique tours to visit small, high-end wine producers. During
your trip, David will introduce you to wine industry insiders — a rare opportunity to meet
the VIPs at vineyards such as Hyland Estates, Archery Summit, Sokol Blosser, R. Stuart
& Co. and Argyle. Midday you’ll enjoy a classic wine country picnic provided by Eat Your
Heart Out Catering with fresh, local ingredients custom made for you and your guests,
including wine, of course. Following lunch, continue your tour and spend the rest of the
afternoon enjoying wine and the natural beauty of the Willamette Valley. Your day will
conclude with an elegant dinner at Bistro Maison in the cultural heart of McMinnville.
• Water, snacks and deluxe transportation for six (6)
• Gourmet picnic lunch for six (6)
• $400 toward dinner for six (6) at Bistro Maison
• Mutually agreed upon date
David Williams Events
Eat Your Heart Out Catering
Bistro Maison
Expires April 2019
599 Suite NIGHT WITH
THE LEAGUE-WINNING
PORTLAND THORNS
Come join the 2017 NWSL Champion Portland Thorns, Portland’s premier women’s soccer
team, in the JELD-WEN suite at Providence Park. You and nineteen (19) friends and
family will cheer on these fierce and talented women as they take on the Houston Dash
on Sunday, July 15. With an invigorating and high-pressure style of play, the Thorns play
a dynamic game for an evening full of thrills. A perfect evening for your daughter and
friends, or for yourself and friends!
• JELD-WEN suite at Providence Park for twenty (20) people on Sunday, July 15 at
8:00 p.m.
JELD-WEN Windows and Doors
Food and beverage is NOT included but can be purchased on-site and brought into the suite.
6010 GRAND REGENCY BY
MICHAEL BERMAN LIMITED
Table
Dine in style with Michael Berman’s Grand Regency Dining Table and four (4) luxurious
chairs. Celebrated designer, Michael Berman has completed interior projects from New
York to Los Angeles for an enviable client list made up of the business and entertainment
worlds’ elite. Berman’s products and interiors reflect the designer’s interest in history, art,
architecture and nature. His work strikes an uncommon balance between timeless style
and an of-the-moment relevance. Inspire your in-home dining experience with the comfort
and style of American Modernism with this approachable set from Berman’s renowned
furniture line.
• Sixty (60) inch round antique Grand Regency Table
• Four (4) chairs with silk upholstery
Tim Walters
6111 A Thrilling
SAM SMITH
NIGHT WITH
U.K. sensation Sam Smith brings his Thrill of It All Tour to Portland. Win six (6) tickets
to the Friday, September 7 show. Smith experienced a meteoric rise up the British pop
chart in his early 20s when he broke onto the scene and won both the 2014 Brit Critic’s
Choice Award and BBC’s Sound of 2014 polls. U.S. success soon followed with his most
famous single, “Stay with Me.” He won four (4) Grammy Awards in 2014 including the
prestigious Best New Artist title. His voice has been described as both powerful and
angelic, but you can determine for yourself if you raise your paddle high tonight. The
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winning bidder will also receive a gift certificate to Por Que No Taqueria? and car
service to complete this exceptional evening.
• Six (6) tickets to Sam Smith at the Moda Center on Friday, September 7, 2018
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• $100 gift certificate to Por Que No Taqueria?
• Car service for the evening
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Por Que No Taqueria?
6212 WINE AND
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
IN THE Wellness
Unwind at The Allison Inn & Spa amid the lush natural beauty of the Willamette Valley.
Thoughtfully placed on 35 hillside acres, this luxury resort welcomes guests as they
enter the property and drive past seven scenic acres of estate vineyards. Rooms feature
gas fireplaces, either a terrace or balcony, and spa-like bathrooms providing warm and
inviting accommodations with high-end amenities for a memorable stay. Spend the day
visiting area wineries including a complimentary tasting for four (4) at Owen Roe, known
for its beautiful Oregon pinots and Washington varietals. Next, splurge on treatments
at The Allison Spa boasting twelve treatment rooms, a fitness studio, indoor swimming
pool, whirlpool and pool terrace to ensure you feel your best. Finally, you can complete
your day of indulgences with a taste of authentic Oregon wine country cuisine at JORY
Restaurant & Bar, the Allison’s acclaimed on-site restaurant and wine cellar. This
weekend of wine and relaxation will refresh and rejuvenate the senses!
• Allison Inn and Spa $1,150 gift certificate
• Wine tasting for four (4) at Owen Roe Winery
Dana and Michael White, St. Mary’s Academy Parents of an Alumna
Owen Roe Winery
6313 ARCH CAPE
GETAWAY
Oregon COAST
Relax and enjoy the incredible views of the Oregon Coast from the comfort of a fully
appointed, beautifully decorated coastal home in Arch Cape. Enjoy seven (7) days
just half a block from the beach. The house has five (5) bedrooms, three (3) and a half
bathrooms and comfortably accommodates eight to ten (8-10) people. Spend your days
enjoying the coast, then retreat to your home away from home and snuggle up by the
fireplace. You deserve a getaway to remember.
• Seven (7) days in an Arch Cape home that sleeps eight to ten (8-1o)
• Mutually agreed upon dates
Debbie Burton and Michal Drais, St. Mary’s Academy Parents of an Alumna
6414 LIONS,
ZEBRAS, OH MY!
, ANDLeopards
You will be staying at the renowned Ezulwini Game Lodges, featuring luxurious
accommodations, located in the heart of the Greater Kruger National Park, South
Africa, home to the “Big Five,” elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards and Cape buffalo.
Relax by the pool after a day of viewing the wildlife and later listen to the magical
sounds of the African Bush at sundown while enjoying famous local wines and chef-
prepared local cuisine, knowing that tomorrow will bring another day filled with the
spirit of South Africa.
• Six (6) night Ezulwini Safari for two (2) guests
• All meals, crafted with both international and South African influences
• Local beer, wine, tea and coffee
• Two “Big Five” safari game drives daily (the “Big Five” includes elephants, rhinos,
lions, leopards and Cape buffalo)
• Delightful cocktail hours that include wine, non-alcoholic beverages and a snack, all
out in the bush at sunset during the evening game drive
• Private tasting in the Ezulwini wine cellar
Expires July 2019
Must book reservations at least 90 days prior to arrival
Non-transferable
6515 WE ARE THE , THE
PORTLAND TIMBERS, GREEN
Timbers
AND GOLD!
Take a memorable trip to Providence Park to see a sold out Portland Timbers game. How
many slabs will Timber Joey cut from the log? Well that’s up to you and how loud you
cheer! Show your true RCTID (Rose City ‘Til I Die) spirit, as you root on the Timbers with
nineteen (19) friends and family. You’ll have the entire JELD-WEN suite including food
and drinks for the Timbers game on Saturday, July 21 for the Timbers vs. Montreal game.
• JELD-WEN suite at Providence Park for twenty (20) people on Saturday, July 21 at
8:00 pm
• Food and beverage included in the suite
JELD-WEN Windows and Doors
6616 DINNERS ON THE Town
Eat your way through Portland with twelve (12) gift certificates valued at $100* each.
Explore the Rose City’s fabulous “foodie culture” by sampling some of our city’s classic
favorites as well as exciting new venues. Just imagine, one new restaurant a month for a
year. You’ll be well versed in the local dining scene with this one.
Restaurants include:
• A Cena Ristorante
• Babica Hen Cafe
• El Gaucho
• Fogo De Chao (Two dinners, two desserts and two non-alcoholic beverages)*
• Higgins
• Laurelhurst Market Restaurant
• Nel Centro
• Nuestra Cocina
• Ringside Steakhouse
• Seres Restaurant
• Serratto
• Wilfs
6717 BE THE Belle
OF THE BALL IN
BELLE de MER PEARLS
Give “pearls of wisdom” to your precious daughter or your special someone! Pearls by
Belle de Mer exude traditional elegance and are a gift that will last a lifetime. As the
world’s oldest gem, pearls have been treasured and highly valued in many cultures
throughout history. She’ll be thrilled to receive a timeless gift – a strand of classic
cultured freshwater pearls by Belle de Mer.
• Belle de Mer Pearl AA+ 16” Cultured Freshwater Pearl Strand (8-1/2-9-1/2mm)
Necklace in 14k Gold
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
St. Mary's Academy
2019 AUCTION
APRIL 13, 2019
OREGON CONVENTION CENTER
6818 HOW Sweet
IT IS: JAMES
TAYLOR & BONNIE RAITT IN
CONCERT
Two legendary soulful performers unite this summer for a limited concert tour and
tonight’s lucky bidder can secure a four-pack (4) to this dynamite show. Grammy award-
winning singer-songwriters, James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt have had long-lasting and
enduring musical careers. James Taylor, a musical storyteller, is one of the best-selling
music artists of all time. Bonnie Raitt mixes blues, rock, folk and country in her own
unique and passionate style. A stellar night awaits with four (4) tickets to the June 5
concert and dinner at Altabira City Tavern. Car service for the evening will also be
provided.
• Four (4) tickets to James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt at the Moda Center on Tuesday,
June 5, 2018
• $100 gift certificate to Altabira City Tavern in the Hotel Eastlund
• Car service for the evening
St. Mary’s Academy Leadership Team
Altabira City Tavern
6919 ESCAPE TO
AND SONOMA
San Francisco
Enjoy a total of three (3) nights in Northern California, exploring the highlights of San
Francisco and the rich wine country region of Sonoma. After exploring the City by the
Bay, escape to the countryside to Sonoma Valley, whose rich soils mark the birth place of
California’s wine industry. This fabulous trip includes airfare for two (2).
• One (1) night stay in a standard Fairmont room (1 king or 1 queen or 2 queen beds)
at The Fairmont San Francisco
• Two (2) night stay in a standard Fairmont room (1 king or 1 queen bed) at The
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
• Daily breakfast for two (2)
• Tasting for two (2) at Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma
• Tour and tasting for two (2) at Benziger Family Winery, Sonoma
• Round-trip coach class airfare for two (2) from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to San
Francisco or Oakland
• Winspire booking & concierge service
Must be booked a minimum of sixty (60) days in advance. Reservations are subject to
availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are
non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included.
7020 NEVER Circle
FREE PARKING FOR A YEAR!
THE BLOCK AGAIN
Parking is at a premium around St. Mary’s! Imagine the convenience of always knowing
you have a place to park—and what primo parking, right across the street! The perfect
gift for your favorite St. Mary’s student or teacher.
TOP BIDDER WILL GET THEIR FIRST CHOICE BETWEEN THE
FOLLOWING SPOTS:
• One (1) parking spot in the City Center lot on 5th and Market for twelve (12) months
• One (1) parking spot in the former University Station lot on Broadway and Market
for twelve (12) months
City Center Parking
The Willing Company
We believe
in leading,
in going to college,
in changing the world.
7121 ALOHA FROM
TEN (10) DAYS IN HAWAII
Molokai
Molokai is Hawaii’s most remote and rural island as it, deliberately, has not been
modernized. With secluded beaches for snorkeling and swimming, steep and spectacular
sea cliffs, a remote tropical rainforest surrounded by turquoise blue waters, the winner
will experience a one of a kind Hawaiian vacation. The majority of Molokai’s population
are of Native Hawaiian ancestry who will warmly welcome you to their unblemished
natural paradise. Enjoy ten (10) nights in a beautiful one (1) bedroom, one (1) bath condo in
Molokai, Hawaii. This condo sleeps four (4) with a private queen bedroom and a pull-out
couch. The condominium complex is complete with a pool and barbeque.
• Ten (10) days in a one (1) bedroom Hawaiian Condo
• Comfortably sleeps four (4) people
• Mutually agreed upon date
Carol Montecucco, St. Mary’s Academy Grandparent
No smoking and no pets
7222 HAVE A James Beard
AWARD-WINNING CHEF IN
YOUR HOME!
CAPRIAL HORSLEY PENCE ’81
You and up to nineteen (19) guests will be treated to an evening filled with top-notch
courses and wine! Savor a gourmet dinner meticulously prepared by James Beard Culinary
Award-winner Caprial Horsley Pence ’81. This will be an unforgettable evening of amazing
food and friendship!
• Dinner for you and up to nineteen (19) guests in your home or location of your choice
• Appetizers, dinner and dessert prepared by James Beard Award-winning chef
Caprial Horsley Pence ’81
• Party may be scheduled on a mutually agreeable Saturday or Sunday in Fall 2018 or
Spring 2019
Caprial Horsley Pence ’81 and John Pence
Expires April 2019
Summers and Holidays excluded
7323 GOLFER’S Heaven
Experience a year of Portland golfing heaven with your friends at four (4) of Portland’s
most exclusive private golf courses! Your party will golf eighteen (18) holes and have lunch
at Waverley, Pumpkin Ridge Witch Hollow, Columbia Edgewater and Portland Golf Club.
All rounds will be scheduled for mutually agreed upon dates.
• Golf for four (4) at Columbia Edgewater Country Club
• Golf and lunch for three (3) with K.C. Mink at the Portland Golf Club
• Golf and lunch for three (3) with Ted Stark at Pumpkin Ridge Witch Hollow
• Golf and lunch for three (3) with John Murphy at Waverley Country Club
K.C. & Charese Mink, St. Mary’s Academy parents
John Murphy, husband of Megan O’Donnell Murphy ’89
Ted Stark
Bryan Tunstill, St. Mary’s Academy parent and head PGA Certificated
Golf Professional
7424 NOTRE DAME
MARCH
Victory
Cheer on the 11-time National Champions, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, at Notre Dame
Stadium with two (2) tickets to the Notre Dame vs. Stanford game on Saturday, September
29, 2018. You’ll experience outstanding college football in true blue and gold fashion in
South Bend, Indiana. After all the excitement of a Notre Dame victory, you’ll get to relax
for the weekend with a two (2) night stay at the Hyatt South Bend. Go Irish!
• Two (2) tickets to the Notre Dame vs. Stanford game on Saturday,
September 29, 2018
• One (1) room for two (2) nights at the Hyatt South Bend
• Check-in on Friday, September 28, 2018 and check out on Sunday,
September 30, 2018
Joe Sabbe, St. Mary’s Academy Grandparent
7525 VACATION IN
ON HISTORICAL MACKINAC ISLAND
Grand STYLE
Spend three (3) magical nights on Mackinac Island, the crown jewel of the Great Lakes,
in Northern Michigan. Since 1887, the Grand Hotel has embraced its rich history, while
keeping up with the times. Today, guests enjoy modern amenities while the hotel’s original
architecture and charm have been tastefully preserved. Contributing greatly to the hotel’s
ambiance is the relaxed atmosphere of Mackinac Island, where cars are not allowed and
horse drawn carriages and bicycles are favored modes of transportation. At the Grand
Hotel, relax and enjoy a cocktail on the front porch, said to be the world’s largest. Tour the
island by bike, enjoy a day sailing on the Straits of Mackinac, or enjoy shopping downtown
followed up with some world famous Mackinac Island Fudge from the original Murdick’s
Fudge.
• Four (4) guests will enjoy the charms of Mackinac Island and their stay in two (2)
adjoining Grand Hotel rooms for three (3) nights during the 2018 season
• Meals included (dinner on arrival day, all meals on second and third day, breakfast
on departure day)
• All taxes, gratuities and baggage handling charges as they pertain to room and
meals included
Grand Hotel
Marlee Brown and Dan Musser, St. Mary’s Academy Parents of Alumna
Mackinac Island is accessible only by ferry boat or plane.
Non-transferable and non-refundable. Does not include transportation to and from
Mackinac Island or incidental charges.
7726 U.S. OPEN
CHAMPIONSHIP
Tennis
Enjoy two (2) Promenade tickets (level 300) for the Women’s Finals on Saturday,
September 8 and the Men’s Finals on Sunday, September 9, 2018 (dates subject to change).
Upgrade to Loge seating is available for an additional cost, subject to availability.
The U.S. Open is the highest annually attended sporting event in the world with more
than 720,000 fans! Experience the Manhattan skyline as you enjoy the U.S. Open at
Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York.
• Two (2) Promenade tickets (level 300) to the 2018 U.S. Open Tennis Championship for
the Women’s Finals
• Two (2) Promenade tickets (level 300) to the 2018 U.S. Open Tennis Championship for
the Men’s Finals
• Three (3) night stay in a standard guest room at the Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt or
comparable hotel
• Round-trip coach class airfare for two (2) from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to New
York
• Winspire booking & concierge service
St. Mary’s Academy Board of Directors
Must be booked a minimum of sixty (60) days in advance. Reservations are subject to
availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are
non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included.
7827 LET ’ER AT THE
PENDLETON ROUND-UP!
Buck
Stay in luxury at The Inn at Blackberry Creek in Walla Walla, Washington for the
weekend of the Pendleton Round-Up (Thursday, September 13 - Sunday, September
16, 2018). Nestled in wine country with its rolling lawns, tall shade trees and spring-
fed stream, The Inn at Blackberry Creek invites you to be their guest and relax after
an exciting day at the rodeo. Spend your long weekend at one of the ten largest rodeos
in the world, the Pendleton Round-Up. The Round-Up features ten events in which
cowboys (and girls) from all over the United States and Canada compete. Yee-haw!
• Three (3) nights (September 13, 14, 15, 2018) at The Inn at Blackberry Creek in Walla
Walla for up to four (4) guests in two (2) rooms
• Four (4) tickets to the Pendleton Round-Up September 14 and 15, including:
Four (4) tickets to the Happy Canyon night show on Friday, September 14
Four (4) tickets to the semi-finals rodeo on Friday, September 14
Four (4) tickets to the finals rodeo on Saturday, September 15
Peter and Susan Bishop, St. Mary’s Academy Parents
7928 ELTON JOHN
YELLOW BRICK ROAD TOUR
Farewell
Elton John’s Farewell Tour lands in Portland and you can secure your tickets to this
January 12, 2019, show right now! Elton John’s Grammy award-winning hits have
spanned decades with favorites such as "Rocket Man", "I’m Still Standing", "Your
Song" and "Candle in the Wind", just to name a handful. His passion on stage while
sitting behind his grand piano ignites audiences young and old. Stroll down memory
lane with Elton’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Farewell Tour as it is a once in a lifetime
opportunity. This night is complete with a $100 gift certificate to Higgins restaurant
and car service.
• Four (4) tickets to Elton John’s Farewell concert at the Moda Center on Saturday,
January 12, 2019
• $100 Higgins gift certificate
• Car service provided the evening of the concert
Higgins
The class of 2017 was
awarded more than
$24 million in
Merit Scholarships.
8029 Hamilton IN CHICAGO
Hamilton has played to sold-out crowds since its October 2016 opening at the CBIC
Theatre in downtown Chicago and continues its open run. Written by Lin-Manuel
Miranda, a Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Hamilton is a true landmark of
American culture, tearing up the musical theatre rulebook with a score that is equal
parts Sondheim and Notorious B.I.G.
• Two (2) mezzanine level seats to Hamilton at the CBIC Theatre in downtown Chicago
• Two (2) night stay in a standard guest room at the Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt or
comparable hotel
• Round-trip coach class airfare for two (2) from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to
Chicago
• Winspire booking & concierge service
Must be booked a minimum of sixty (60) days in advance. Reservations are subject to
availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are
non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included.
8130 BIDS FOR
FEATURING LIANE RAE,
Kids
ST. MARY’S ACADEMY COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER
Liane came to St. Mary’s last year from Cathedral
School where she developed curriculum, provided
professional development and support for their
1:1 iPad program, among other impressive
accomplishments. Liane holds a Masters in
Education from Marylhurst University and
is a prolific writer and presenter on many
topics related to STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics). She is an Apple
Distinguished Educator, Henry Ford Foundation
National Teacher Innovator Award Recipient, Air
Force Association STEM Teacher of the Year
(Oregon 2015-16) and a PBS Digital Innovator
(2015), just to name a few of her accolades. In
her short time as our Computer Science Teacher
at SMA, Liane’s enthusiasm for the innovative
opportunities both in our current building and for
our future campus expansion uniquely qualified
her for the new position of Assistant Principal
of Curriculum Design and Instruction, a role
she will assume in the 2018 – 2019 school year. Liane’s passion for Catholic education,
innovation, and tuition assistance is inspiring and we are very grateful that she will share
it with us tonight.
Matching Challenge – Double the impact of your gift!
Tonight, your generous gift will make an even bigger impact thanks to matching funds
from a few very generous donors. We are grateful for the deep commitment of these
donors and hope that they inspire you to join them in making a St. Mary’s education
possible for all young women. Together, we are educating the leaders of tomorrow.
Raise Your Paddle – Your Bids for Kids gift is 100% tax-deductible.
Did you know St. Mary’s awarded nearly $1.9 million in tuition assistance to 40% of the
student body this year? You can help to keep St. Mary’s accessible for the 280 students
receiving assistance who are a vital part of our community.
82Your gift tonight can make a BIG impact for SMA students!
$15,000 – the cost of tuition for one student
$10,000 – nearly covers half the “actual cost of education” for one student
$5,000 – the average financial aid package for one student
$2,500 – one semester of financial aid for one student
$1,000 – one month of tuition for one student
$500 – helps purchase learning tools for one student
$250 – academic fees for one student
$100 – supports an athletic fee for one student
We believe
in the values of our Catholic
founders, the Sisters of the Holy
Names of Jesus and Mary.
8331 SPEND A WEEK IN
SEVEN (7) NIGHTS IN MEXICO
Paradise
Casa de Escape is a private, cozy, two-bedroom (2) home in an upscale, quiet neighborhood
one mile north of Los Barriles and 500 meters from the beach. The home is fully furnished,
right down to the washer/dryer in the bathroom and everything you’ll need in the kitchen.
The casa is surrounded by the Laguna Sierra mountains, with a beautiful view of the Sea
of Cortez from the rooftop veranda. The casa will sleep a maximum of six (6) with the
futon in the living room in use.
• Seven (7) nights at Case de Escape in Los Barriles, Mexico
• Mutually agreed upon dates
Bob Hui, St. Mary’s Academy Parent of Alumna
84OUTFIT YOUR NEXT BIG
32
Adventure
Columbia Sportswear believes that being an industry leader in outdoor apparel and
products takes passion and an understanding of people who love the outdoors as much as
they do. Columbia Sportswear’s jackets, pants, fleece, boots and shoes are all tested tough
so you can enjoy the outdoors longer. We’ve included four (4) $250 gift certificates and
four (4) Columbia Employee Store passes to outfit your outdoorsy side.
• Four (4) $250 Columbia Store Gift Certificates
• Four (4) Columbia Employee Store Passes with access to Sorel, Mountain Hardware,
Prana brands and more
Mary Shindler Boyle ’67 and Tim Boyle
Columbia Sportswear
The Class of 2017 dedicated
more than 36,000 hours of
voluntary community service
over the course of their four
years at St. Mary’s.
8533 ONCE UPON AN
THE ULTIMATE ANIMATION EXPERIENCE WITH
Epic TIME
LAIKA
You and nine (9) guests will get an amazing insider’s view of the film industry by taking
a behind-the-scenes tour of Portland’s very own world-renowned stop-animation
studio, LAIKA, known for the Academy Award-winning "Kubo and the Two Strings",
and Oscar-nominated "Coraline", "ParaNorman" and "The Boxtrolls". Jump on this
exclusive opportunity to tour the feature film animation studio and get a sneak peak of
LAIKA’s next animated feature film. Tour attendees will take a peak behind the design,
building and creation of the stories, puppets and sets that come to life in twenty four (24)
frames per second. Tour for up to ten (10) people.
• LAIKA swag gift bag including:
Heritage Gas Lamp Tote
Limited Edition Silk Screened Mondo Poster “Handcrafted, From Coraline to Kubo”
Pin Pack
Four (4) pack of Journals, all four (4) movies
Four (4) pack Blu-ray DVD Digital combo
Reissued NECA Yellow Jacket Bendy figurine
"Coraline" Soundtrack - Vinyl Album
Mondo "Coraline" Enamel Pin
• Tour for ten (10) will take place at the Hillsboro studio on a weekday from
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Mutually agreed upon date
LAIKA
8634 YOUR
“
Location
IS IN THE
SUITE FOR KHALID!
”
You and fifteen (15) of your friends will enjoy a full suite at the Moda Center to see the
Khalid Roxy Tour on May 1, 2018. Khalid’s debut single, “Location,” peaked at number
16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2016 and reached the top 10 on the Billboard
Hot R&B Songs chart in 2017. He sold out every venue on his 21-city tour last year, and
tickets to see him at the Moda Center next month are HOT! Treat your friends or your
teen’s fifteen (15) besties to a VIP experience with Khalid!
• Suite at the Moda Center on Tuesday, May 1 for up to sixteen (16) people
• Five (5) parking passes
• Food order included
• Guests over 21 may purchase alcohol at the bar outside the suite and bring it in
MODA HEALTH
8735 SOTER Vineyards
EXPERIENCE AT MINERAL
SPRINGS ESTATE
Take wine tasting to the next level — out of the tasting room and into the vineyard!
The Mineral Springs Estate experience is an exclusive, private tasting of some of
Soter Vineyard’s favorite and smallest production wines. You’ll have luxurious limo
transportation to and from the Soter Estate. Included for your party of eight (8) will be a
leisurely vineyard hike through Soter’s biodynamic garden. Finish your visit with lunch
prepared by their executive chef using only ingredients grown and sourced on site at the
ranch. Your delicious meal will be served fireside in the beautiful lodge perched atop a
hill overlooking the stunning Willamette Valley. Oh, and did we mention bubbles? Top
off the experience with a glass of Soter Vineyard’s much-beloved sparkling wine from
the estate vineyard. Each guest will take home a selection of estate wines to remember
the visit.
• Customized lunch for eight (8) including wine at Mineral Springs
• Date based on availability and must be scheduled with two (2) months notice
• Estate wine for each guest to take home
• Limo service to and from the vineyards
Michelle deMaria Soter ’82 & Tony Soter
Soter Vineyards
88ENJOY YOUR STAY IN
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Monterey !
Pack your bags for a memorable weekend on California’s rugged central coast. Cannery
Row, one-time center of the sardine-packing industry, was immortalized by novelist
John Steinbeck. Today, it’s a popular strip of gift shops, seafood restaurants and bars in
converted factories – the perfect narrative for a seaside adventure! Enjoy two (2) nights
with a view at the Monterey Plaza Hotel, dine in style at the Chart House restaurant, and
take advantage of four (4) tickets to the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, with thousands
of marine animals and plants on display in underwater and interactive exhibits. The
perfect family getaway or weekend escape for two (2)!
• Two (2) Night Stay in a harbor view balcony guestroom at the Monterey Plaza
Hotel and Spa
• $200 Chart House Gift Card
• Four (4) tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Two (2) Delta Airlines Travel Vouchers
St. Mary’s Academy Development Team
Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
Excludes holidays and special event dates. Based on room rate and tax, certain restrictions
may apply. Valid through April 30, 2019.
Two (2) complimentary round trip economy class tickets for travel within or between US
48/Alaska/Canada, excluding Hawaii.
8937 CHEER ON THE
IN SEATTLE
Mariners
Enjoy a Diamond Club experience with the Seattle Mariners! The exclusive Diamond
Club offers the best seats at Safeco Field—an amazing and truly unique ballpark
experience. With only 370 seats, this exclusive area is located in the first eight (8) rows
behind home plate. You’ll see the break of a curve ball, hear the pop of the mitt, perhaps
even “coach” the on-deck hitter and help the umpire call balls and strikes.
• Four (4) Diamond Club tickets for Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers on Friday,
May 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
• VIP parking in the Safeco Field parking garage
• Private, field level entrance
• Diamond Club Lounge with buffet and full bar for four (4)
• Food and drink orders delivered to your seat
Newsom Family and Pacific Office Automation
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
Food For Thought LUNCHEON
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
HILTON DOWNTOWN
9038 S'mores ON THE RIVER
DINNER PARTY
It’s a pre-made summer beach party: Just add friends and family. SMA parents Rollie
and Annie White invite you to spend a memorable summer evening on the beach of Ross
Island on the Willamette River. They will ferry over ten (10) guests from the South
Waterfront to Ross Island in their 14 foot aluminum outboard fishing boat (life vests
provided). Guests receive a catered dinner, campfire on the beach and s’mores, making
this excursion perfect for kids or kids at heart. Take turns riding the boat into the Ross
Island Lagoon or into downtown under Portland’s newest bridge; Tillikum Crossing.
• Party on Ross Island beach for maximum of ten (10) guests hosted by Annie and
Rollie White
• Dinner and s’mores for ten (10) people
• Winner has the option to schedule party for one of the following dates:
Friday, July 6 and Friday, July 27, 2018.
Annie and Rollie White, St. Mary’s Academy Parents
9139 SMA Parent VIP
This is the ultimate package for any St. Mary’s parent. Set yourself and your daughter up
for a wonderful 2018-2019 school year! You’ll receive the VIP treatment with PRIVATE
parent/teacher conferences — that’s right, no waiting in line! Your daughter will have
her OWN personal locker for the school year! Plus you will be our guest at the coolest
major events throughout the school year.
• Private parent/teacher conferences
• Personal locker for your daughter
• Two (2) tickets to the Food for Thought Luncheon on November 8, 2018
• Two (2) tickets to the spring musical
• Two (2) tickets to the 31st annual auction on April 13, 2019
• One (1) 2018-2019 yearbook
• One (1) school photo package
• $100 Spirit Store Gift Card
• Pack of new branded SMA swag for the whole family
SMA Bag
Blues Seat Cushion
Two (2) White Mugs
Pop Socket
Lanyard
Four (4) Pencils
St. Mary’s Academy
9240 DINNER FOR
WILFS
Eight AT
Dine at one of Portland’s finest! After forty (40) years in the business, Wilfs remains
a family-owned restaurant built on the legacy of fine dining and personal service. The
romantic atmosphere hearkens back to the age of the supper club with elegant red booths
and the best jazz music in the city. Select your date and enjoy a night of flawless service
and food with your party of eight (8).
• Meal includes dinner for eight (8) with four (4) bottles of choice wine, which will
be provided to the winner by St. Mary’s Academy (other alcoholic beverages not
included).
Wilfs Restaurant at Union Station
Expires April 2019
Gratuity not included
Not valid on holidays or during the month of December 2018
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