SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
Items donated by named individuals or companies unless otherwise noted Visit our Silent Auction area for many more items donated after our press deadline
DINING
• Pub Crawl: Enjoy an afternoon or evening stopping at some of the favorite pubs of LA’s British Community (donated by Donal Tavey/Busby’s and Ye Olde King’s Head; Paula Gardner/Cat & Fiddle) • Lawry’s Prime Rib: Dining Certificate • The Lobster: $150 Gift Certificate (donated by Lynne Thomas) • San Pedro Brewing Company: Spend an afternoon brewing a batch of your own personal pale ale. Also includes multiple samplings, dinner for two, souvenir pint glasses and, to make life really easy, stroll down historic 6th Street and spend the night at the newly renovated LA Harbor Crown Plaza Hotel. A truly unique experience for beer lovers! (donated by James Brown/San Pedro Brewing Company) • The Regency Club: $200 Gift Certificate (donated by Dorian Freeman)
ESSENTIALS & ENTERTAINMENT
• Ain’t Misbehavin’ at the Ahmanson Theatre: 4 tickets to performance between April 18 - May 31, 2009 (Courtesy of Center Theatre Group and Andy & Sarah Kane) • Col. Buzz Aldrin Autographed Children’s Book, Reaching for the Moon • Sheryl Crow Autographed Items (donated by Nannette D’Aquila) • Executive Office Chair (donated by Frank Bernard/Bernard’s Office Furniture) • Fine Jewelry by H.B. Jewelry (Donated by Harout & Liz Balabanian) • George Lopez Concert Tickets: 2 tickets plus VIP Parking to see George Lopez at the Nokia Theatre, Friday, December 19 (donated by Gary Johnson/Ace Clearwater) • Inspector Lewis Package: Kevin Whately-autographed Inspector Lewis story boards from the TV Show (donated by Catherine Tober) • John Adams HBO Series (donated by Cristi Catlin/HBO) • Luggage by Ricardo of Beverly Hills: Elite 25” Pullman (donated by Robert Dodson/Ricardo of Beverly Hills) • Lydia at the Mark Taper Forum: 4 tickets to performance between April 2 - May 17, 2009 (Courtesy of Center Theatre Group and Andy & Sarah Kane) • Spiderman Family Movie Night: Autographed and Framed Poster of Alfred Molina in his role as “Doc Ock”; Spiderman and Spiderman 2; Snacks (donated by Catherine Tober) • Selection of Sterling Silver and Freshwater Pearl Jewelry (donated by Maiya Sykes) • Wedgwood Bed Linens: Complete set of Luxury Queen Bed Linens in Pearl & Platinum Tones. Sheets, Pillow Cases, Shams, Pillows, Bed Skirt and Comforter (donated by Patrick McCullagh/W-C Designs) • WWII B-25 Bomber Flight: 20 minute flight for 4 through the skies over So Cal in a historic World War II B-25 Mitchell Bomber. Valid until April 30, 2009 (donated by Gary Johnson/Ace Clearwater)
GIFT BASKETS
• English Basket: English Goodies from Ye Olde King’s Head/Santa Monica (donated by Donal Tavey) • English Basket: English Goodies from The British Connection/Torrance (donated by Michael and Pamela Bennett) • Fortnum & Mason Hamper: A selection of tasty treats from London’s premier Fine Food Emporium (donated by Richard Batting/Fortnum & Mason) • Genie Skin Care Products (donated by Tessa Corporation) • Harrod’s Basket: British Essentials from London’s favorite store! (donated by Catherine Tober) • Liz Earle Total Indulgence in a Box: “The Ultimate Hamper” including 16 full size products for headto-toe Beauty from Britain’s top-selling Beauty Line (donated by Matt Burnett/Liz Earle Skincare)
GIFT BASKETS CONTINUED...
• Londoner at the Beach: Luxury Hair Care Products plus $150 Gift Certificate from the Star of Bravo TV’s Shear Genius (donated by Anthony Morrison) • Stockholm Krystal Vodka “How Swede It Is” Basket (donated by Erica Swenson/The Stockholm Family) • Walker’s Shortbread Basket: Delights and Sweets from the famous maker of traditional shortbread! (donated by Kim Lucchese/ Walker’s Shortbread)
SPORTS
• Adidas Jacket & Shoes: Ladies Size Large Warm-up Jacket & Size 8 Trainers (donated by Ninoska French) • Basketball / LA Clippers: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Philadelphia ‘76ers at Staples Center on New Year’s Eve, December 31st at 6:30 pm. Two tickets (Section PR17, Row 9, Seats 10 & 11) plus parking (donated by Gary & Kellie Johnson) • Basketball / LA Lakers: Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center THIS SUNDAY, December 14th at 6:30 pm. Two tickets (Section 102, Row 19, Seats 5 & 6) plus Parking (donated by Gary & Kellie Johnson) • Basketball / LA Lakers Luxury Suite: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic at Staples Center on Friday, January 16th at 7:30 pm. Two tickets in Luxury Suite A-44 (donated by Stender Sweeney/Wachovia) • Golf Braemar Country Club: Golf for 3 with Mark Kalisch (donated by Mark Kalisch) • Golf Friendly Hills Country Club: Golf for 3 with Michael Laine (donated by Michael Laine) • Golf Riviera Country Club: Golf for 3 with Barry Harvey (donated by Barry Harvey) • Golf Trump National: Golf for 4 on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula (donated by David Conforti) • Hockey / LA Kings: LA Kings vs. Phoenix Coyotes at Staples Center on Friday, December 26th at 7:30 pm. Two tickets (Section PR17, Row 9, Seats 10 & 11) plus parking (donated by Gary & Kellie Johnson) • Pilates Sessions: Two Pilates and/or Circuit Training sessions with Chloe Davis • Soccer / LA Galaxy: 4 sideline tickets to the Los Angeles Galaxy season opening game vs. DC United on March 22, 2009 at Home Depot Center. Plus 2 LA Galaxy Scarves, Holiday Card and a team-signed Jersey! (donated by Tim Martin and Marcus Hanson/LA Galaxy) • Sports Club LA Membership: 6 months membership to the Premier Fitness Club in West Los Angeles (donated by Phillip Kasdorf/Sports Club LA)
TRAVEL
• Hollywood in Style for Two: One-night stay at The London West Hollywood (donated by Deborah Lisboa/The London West Hollywood) and a $100 Gift Certificate for Cravings Restaurant at Sunset Plaza (donated by Ibrahim Oztok/Cravings) • Marina Del Rey Relaxation for Two: Two-night stay with Breakfast for Two at The Marina Del Rey Marriott (donated by David Siguaw/Marriott) • Royal Visit With the Queen: Two-night stay with Breakfast for two onboard The Queen Mary in Long Beach (donated by Christopher Zappia/The Queen Mary) • San Francisco and Wine Country Package for Two: Two-night stay at The Fairmont San Francisco and Two-night stay at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa (donated by Ellis O’Connor/Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows) • What Happens in Vegas…Two-night stay for two in deluxe accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas (donated by Jeff Kiley/The Ritz-Carlton) plus two tickets to see Neil Diamond at the MGM Grand on January 2 (donated by Jeff Apregan and Arch Angel)
Please note that airline, hotel, dining and other prizes are donated on a space available basis. They may not be refunded for cash, transferred or included in the “frequent flyer” or similar programs offered by hotels or airlines. All airlines and hotels have blackout dates and not all airlines will honor upgrades. Prizes must be redeemed by November 30, 2009, unless otherwise stated. Some prizes for events are for specific dates and may not be exchanged. Alcohol, taxes and gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated. The British American Business Council, Los Angeles will not give refunds after December 12, 2008.