Kara Spring Thing 2011: Starlit Night
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Auction Items Sneak Peek
801
One-Night Stay at The Cardinal Hotel
"Built in 1924, the Cardinal Hotel is Palo Alto's historic lodging with a charming ambiance and the grace and serenity of days past."  Located in the heart of our own university town, the Cardinal offers comfort and convenience for your one-night stay.
Based on availability.  Valid until December 31, 2012.
802
Two-Night Weekend Stay in Prestige Suite and Sunday Brunch for Two at the Hotel Sofitel
Experience the romance of a weekend away without worrying about the hassle of delayed flights, security searches, or tedious travel. A forty minute drive brings you the excitement of city life or the wonders of a deserted beach or woodlands;  perhaps you prefer the chance to enjoy the solitude of a good book and elegant dining right here.  The sophisticated Sofitel Hotel offers a Prestige Suite and Sunday brunch for two as the perfect close-to-home getaway for you and a special companion.
803
Fun in the City - Two Nights at the King George and Beach Blanket Babylon
Relax and enjoy a weekday two-night stay for two in a queen-bedded room at the King George Hotel.  The King George is a boutique, historic hotel offering comfortable lodgings one block from Union Square.  While you're in the City, why not check up on how Snow White is faring at a performance of Beach Blanket Babylon?  Parody after parody of current events and personalities enhance this story of Snow White and her search for true love and a prince. And don't forget the hats! Now in its 37th year, this lively and irreverent revue still draws crowds. Associated Press says "(it) picks the audience up and refuses to let them down until they're grinning uncontrollably." These tickets are for two rear cabaret or rear balcony tickets for performances on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 8:00 p.m. or Sunday at 2:00 or 5:00 p.m.
Beach Blanket Babylon certificate is valid April 2011 through August 2011.  Reservations required.
Advanced reservations required for room at the King George Hotel.  Subject to space available, Sunday through Thursday.  Excludes New Year's Eve and blackout dates.  Not valid with special offers.  Valid through November 24, 2011.
804
One-Week Stay in Monterey Dunes Beach House
Marcia and Ted Adams will give you the key to their personal romantic hideaway on Monterey Bay.  Enjoy a solitude broken only by the crash of waves or your desire to venture out to the many wonderful restaurants and shops of Cannery Row (only 20 minutes away). This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sleeps up to six.  Monterey Dunes Colony has a clubhouse on site with a pool (open between Easter and mid-October), a jacuzzi, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball etc.  Nothing stands between your hideaway and the ocean but sand dunes.  A one-week stay in this beach house is just what the doctor ordered to remedy the stress of the frenetic Silicon Valley pace.
Reserve your week between June 6, 2011 and March 19, 2012 by mutual agreement with donor.
805
Intercontinental The Clement, Monterey
One night stay in a standard guest room at the magnificent Intercontinental The Clement Monterey plus Dinner for Two at the "C" Restaurant.  Set right in the middle of Cannery Row, yet quiet and peaceful, the Clement Monterey has received rave reviews for its elegance, service and amenities.
Valid from March 19, 2011 through March 19, 2012, excluding designated special event dates such as Red Bull Moto GP, US Open and Concours d'Elegance. Certificate applies to room and tax and does not include incidental expenses. Dinner not to exceed $150 and does not include alcoholic beverages. Hotel:  By advance reservation only; bearer must mention this certificate and certificate number when making reservation. Original signed certificate must be given to Front Desk upon check-in and to the server at the restaurant upon being seated.  Copies will not be accepted. 
806
Northstar-at-Tahoe Condo for One Week or Two Long Weekends
Do you have teen-aged  skiers or boarders in your family?  Are you longing for the perfect winter or summer getaway from your own hectic life?  Then this one week (or two long weekends) stay in a beautiful condominium at Northstar, Lake Tahoe is just what the doctor ordered!   This well-equipped three bedroom, two bath condo comfortably sleeps four to six (six if you use the trundle beds).  Access to bus transportation around the resort is close by.  If you havenʹt been to Northstar for a while, come and see the new village with new restaurants, a great bakery, shops, even a Starbucks!  Ski, snowboard, snowshoe, ice skate in the new outdoor rink in the winter. Swim, hike, mountain-bike, horseback-ride, play golf or tennis in the summer.
TV- and Internet -free accommodation (Get away from everything!)  Subject to availability: reserve early.  Not available week between Christmas and New Year's.  Expires March 19, 2012.  Seven nights total.
807
Exhilarating Mammoth Lakes Condo for Four Nights
Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, and spectacular views at Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierras. This prize includes four nights in a recently renovated two-bedroom condominium. The master bedroom has a king-size bed. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed plus a loft with two twin beds and a double bed. The condo has a TV, cable, and a DVD player, but with so many great outdoor activities, you probably won't even turn them on!
This certificate is for summer rental 2011. It expires November 15, 2011.  $150 cleaning fee required.
808
Two-Night Stay at the Atlantis Resort and Casino in Reno
Need a great change of pace and space? A two-night stay at the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa in Reno will do it! A variety of concerts and special events to entertain you when you are not enjoying the casino and gaming action, or the eight award-winning restaurants, or the spa amenities, treatments, fitness center, or wandering around to see the sights, or people-watching, or relaxing in your tower guest room or ... the list goes on and on. You get to make the choices to make this your great escape!
Valid March through April 2011 (Sunday through Friday) or May through September 2011 (Sunday through Thursday).