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101 Little Red Dollhouse It’s the Little Red Dollhouse – handcrafted and hand-decorated by LREI parents in celebration of community and diversity, based on the concept of “all under one roof.” Dollhouse is in the shape of the LREI logo, with two floors and top floor garret, nearly 3 feet tall and one foot deep. House, rooms, furniture, and art created and made by different LREI parent designers, decorators, and artists – a true community project! Donor(s): LREI Community	101 Little Red Dollhouse It's the Little Red Dollhouse - handcrafted and hand-decorated by LREI parents.
102 HOOP DREAMS Hoop-de-doo! It’s a basketball jamboree for eight student hoopsters with LREI’s own Seth Eastman ’93, and Charles Hassell at the Thompson Street Athletic Center. Invite your friends and make it a 4 on 4 game or challenge the teachers to a 2 on 2! Basketballs will be bouncing, delicious pizza and cupcakes will be served, and fun will be had by all. Restrictions: Available only on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 1:00-3:00 PM. Donor(s): Seth Eastman ‘93, Charles Hassell, Joe’s Pizza, Amy’s Bakery	102 Hoop Dreams A basketball jamboree for eight student hoopsters with LREI's own Seth Eastman'93 and EK's Charles Hassell.
103 Prosecco Party Private use of cafe ‘ino -- NYC’s most beloved wine bar. Invite 20-25 friends for an intimate Italian-style get-together. Prosecco, red and white wines will be served, along with ‘ino’s award winning menu of bruschetta, panini and tramezzini. Gratuities included. Restrictions: Expires May 2, 2009. Allotted party time of two hours. Donor(s): Jennifer & Jason Denton	103 Prosecco Party Private use of cafe 'ino -- NYC's most beloved wine bar.
104 That's Amazing You’ll have four Field Box seats to the Mets at Shea Stadium – the last season the Mets will be playing at Shea – with one game each in May, June, July, August and September and to the Mets/Yankees game on Friday, June 27. Includes pass to Diamond Club for each game. Field Box X4D, Seats 1-4 for the following games: Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, May 30 @ 7:10pm Texas Rangers, Saturday, June 14 @ 7:10pm New York Yankees, Friday, June 27 @ 7:10pm Colorado Rockies, Sunday, July 13 @ 8:05pm Florida Marlins, Sunday, August 10 @ 1:10pm Atlanta Braves, Saturday, September 13 @3:55pm Restrictions: Games are non-transferable and may not be exchanged for other games. Donor(s): Melissa Meyer & Peter Mensch	104 That's Amazing Four Field Box seats to the Mets at Shea Stadium.
105 Reggie In Your Home An evening with legendary Reginald “Reggie” Workman – an American avant-garde jazz and hard bop double bassist. He was a member of jazz groups led by Gigi Gryce, Roy Haynes and Red Garland. Reggie was a member of the John Coltrane Quartet and has played with James Moody, Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Yusef Lateef, Herbie Mann and Thelonius Monk. He has recorded with Archie Shepp and Lee Morgan. Reggie and his trio (bass, drum, piano, guitar) will come to your home and perform a jazz concert for family and friends, drinks after dinner with music. Can be improvised depending on winning bidder’s preference. A case of white and case of red wine will be provided and catering of hors d'oeuvres or desserts from Mauro Servisi. Restrictions: Expires May 1, 2009. Donor(s): Reggie Workman/Sculptured Sounds LLC, Mauro Servisi	105 Reggie In Your Home Legendary jazz musician, Reginald "Reggie" Workman, and his trio will come to your home and perform a concert for family and friends.
106 Casting Call Marc Hirschfeld, Executive VP of Casting for NBC Universal Television with casting responsibility for all NBC scripted shows and all USA Network, SciFi and Bravo scripted shows – recent shows casted include Lipstick Jungle, The Office, Heroes, My Name is Earl, among others -- will take an actor who is interested in being on TV to lunch. Read a script with Marc, get his feedback, and take the NBC Studios Tour. Restrictions: For one person only. Time and date to be mutually agreed upon. Donor(s): Marc Hirschfeld	106 Casting Call Go out to lunch with Marc Hirschfeld, Executive VP of Casting for NBC Universal Television.
107 Choose Your Concert From the creators of last summer’s Hampton Social, you will be able to choose one of four concerts - from this summer's intimate concert series "ACCESS by the Sea". The concerts will be held at the Access House, in Sag Harbor, overlooking the water. There will be only 250 guests, with fabulous food being provided by culinary stars of today. Two tickets to the concert of your choice. Artists, chefs and dates will be announced at auction. These tickets are an exclusive donation to the LREI Big Auction. Donor(s): Jessica & Joe Meli	107 Choose Your Concert Access by the Sea invites you to a culinary and music experience.
108 Bronx Zoo with Kitty Trip for four children to the Bronx Zoo with Kitty, everyone’s favorite nurse. There will be visits to the Congo Gorilla Forest, Asian Rain Forest, Tiger Mountain, and much more including rides on the Bug Carousel, Skyfari and Bengali Express. Includes transportation to and from school, disposable cameras, and lunch. Restrictions: Limited to four children. Pick up at school at 10:00 AM, drop off at school between 5:00-6:00 PM. To be taken in either May - mid-June or September – mid-October 2008. Donor(s): Kitty Highstein	108 Bronx Zoo with Kitty Trip for four children to the Bronx Zoo with Kitty, everyone's favorite nurse.
109 Game, Set, Match Tennis fans - here’s your chance to see eight of the top tennis players in the world over two glorious days this fall. Who knows who you’ll see: two great seats to see the women’s semi-finals and to see the men’s semi-finals at the 2008 U.S. Open Tennis Tournament held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Restrictions: Two tickets for women’s semi-finals on Friday, September 5, 2008 only. Two tickets for men’s semi-finals on Saturday, September 6, 2008 only. Donor(s): Tanya Wexler & Amy Zimmerman	109 Game, Set, Match Tickets to the U.S. Open Semi-finals.
110 Keep On Googlin' Tour the New York engineering offices of Google as a guest of engineering director, proud geek, and LREI parent Marc Donner. Visit the game room for a round of ping-pong, foosball, air hockey or Guitar Hero (the Googlers favorite game), build something with a humongous collection of Legos, and have lunch in one of two famous cafés. Two children, ages 10 or older and up to 2 adults. Plan to spend two hours. To remember this special day, each child will receive one share of Google stock. Restrictions: Expires May 1, 2009. To take place on a date agreed upon by winning bidder and donor. Two shares of Google stock only. Donor(s): Marc Donner	110 Keep On Googlin' Tour the New York engineering offices of Google.
111 Get Ready for GIGANTIC with Iman and Missoni Be perfect for your GIGANTIC – a feature film starring Paul Dano, Zoey Deschanel and John Goodman, co-produced by LREI parents Scott Ferguson, Mindy Goldberg and Christine Vachon, with cinematographer and LREI parent Peter Donahue – movie premiere and party. Start your makeover at Blow Salon for a haircut, styling, eyebrow shaping, manicure and pedicure and then, Iman, Founder & CEO of IMAN Cosmetics, and her personal make-up artist, Byron Barnes, will come to your home to give you a fabulous makeup session - teaching you new techniques and updating your daytime look as well as giving you a new glamorous look for the evening! Slip on Missoni’s long-sleeved silk multicolor evening top in purple, pink, green and gray in flowered pattern with silvered collar beading and beading at wrists, and you’re off to the GIGANTIC premiere and party. Restrictions: Gratuities not included at Blow Salon. For the makeover with Iman, date to be mutually agreed upon by Iman and the winning bidder. To add to this once in a lifetime experience, you will also receive a basket of Iman’s signature cosmetics plus the makeup for your new look and a signed copy of her best-selling book, The Beauty of Color. Donor(s): Blow Salon, Iman, Judith and Luca Missoni, Epoch Films, Killer Films	111 Get Ready for GIGANTIC with Iman and Missoni Look your best for the film premiere of GIGANTIC.
112 Be Dan Zanes' Special Guest Be a special guest at Dan Zanes and Friends record release concert on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Highline Ballroom. Rehearse, sound check, meet and greet Dan, 2007 Grammy Award Winner, and the band, and perform for an audience of 600! Restrictions: Maximum family of four. Donor(s): Dan Zanes and Irene Cabrera	112 Be Dan Zanes' Special Guest Meet Dan Zanes at his record release party.
113 Cookshop Chef Cooks for You Dinner for 10 prepared at the winning bidder’s home by Chef Joel Hough of Marc Meyer’s Cookshop Restaurant, with a selection of wine courtesy of Appellation Wines and Spirits. Adorn your table with beautiful flowers from Butterflies & Zebra. The dinner will take place on a Tuesday evening of the winning bidder’s choice during the months of July, August or September. Please note: August has been suggested for best local produce availability. Restrictions: Food and staff costs covered up to $1,000. Donor(s): Andrea Rosen, Joel Hough, Appellation Wines & Spirits, Butterflies & Zebra	113 Cookshop Chef Cooks for You Dinner for 10 prepared at the winning bidder's home by Chef Joel Hough of Marc Meyer's Cookshop Restaurant.
115 Photo-Op One black and white portrait (20” x 24”) of a person or group (shot in studio) by Michael Thompson, one of the world’s premiere celebrity and fashion photographers whose work regularly appears on the covers of Vanity Fair, W, Vogue, Allure and GQ, as well as in national and international advertising campaigns. Michael will provide first class hair and make up to ensure you look your best. Restrictions: Date for photo shoot will be determined by donor before the auction. Donor(s): Michael Thompson Studio	115 Photo-Op One black and white portrait of a person or group (shot in studio) by Michael Thompson, one of the world's premiere celebrity and fashion photographers.
117 Wegman Portrait William Wegman will create a stunning digital portrait of any person, group of people, or animal of your choice—winning bidder will receive one print. Here’s your chance to have a picture of your child with a favorite grandparent or pet - or with the Wegman dogs. Restrictions: Fall, winter or spring. Donor(s): Christine Burgin & William Wegman	117 Wegman Portrait William Wegman will create a stunning portrait of any person, group of people or animal of your choice.
118 Close-Knit Community A wool afghan, made up of individual squares knitted or crocheted by LREI students, parents, and faculty under the artful guidance of Jenna Torres. Creativity, collaboration, community - true characteristics of LREI brought together in one bright, warm blanket. Donor(s): Jenna Torres, LREI Community	118 Close-Knit Community A wool afghan made by students, parents and faculty.
119 Yachting in St. Barth's Enjoy 6 days/5 nights on the gorgeous Gitana, a 72’ Frers-built yacht with a vast and open salon, inside and outside dining facilities, elegant bathrooms, and Asian-influenced furnishings. You will be picked up at St. Maarten airport, cruise to St. Barth’s and enjoy six days on board the Gitana. Hosted by a certified, experienced Captain and professional chef, who will provide all meals on board, along with snacks, drinks and a bottle of wine with each meal. Snorkeling in nearby bays and islands. Wake boarding. This is the ultimate luxury sailing experience! While on the island, enjoy a picnic lunch or a lunch or dinner at Le Restaurant Pecheurs at Le Sereno Hotel, located beach front on the Grand Cul de Sac beach. 5,000 American Express miles to be used towards your trip. Restrictions: Available only December 1 to 6, 2008 or December 8 to 13, 2008. For two people and no children under 12. Clients have option to be dropped off at St. Maarten on their last day and be in time to get back to the airport. Any meals off board are not included, except the meal at Le Sereno. All meals on board are included; bottle of wine for lunch and dinner. A food preference sheet will be forwarded by chef and must be returned two weeks prior to beginning of trip. Car service to beaches, restaurants, etc. is included. Donor(s): Rose & Ewen Cameron	119 Yachting in St. Barth's 6 days/5 nights aboard a luxurious yacht in St. Barth's.
120 A Summer Week in Normandy Adele, HS French teacher extraordinaire, will help prepare you for your trip with four conversational French lessons. Then ready to converse, enjoy a week in the heart of Trounille next to Deauville, Normandy, France. This exquisite house has four bedrooms and one smaller room, accommodating 10 people, three bathrooms and a lovely small garden. Five minutes from the train station, two hours from Paris, and a ten minute walk to the beach, tennis and great restaurants. 200,000 American Express miles to be used towards your trip. Restrictions: Up to two families maximum 8-10 people. No smoking, no pets. Available only the week of Saturday, August 16 – Saturday, August 23, 2008. Donor(s): Aurelie Rosenberg, Adele deBiasiPelz	120 A Summer Week in Normandy Spend a wonderful week at an exquisite house in Normandy, France. French lessons included.
121 Fireworks On the Beach Spend the Fourth of July in a beautiful oceanfront home in the quiet village of Quogue. Relax by the private pool or practice your backhand on the Har-Tru tennis court. Accommodations include five available bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. Perfect for a family week at the beach and for those nights you want to go out, Sensible Sitters will amuse and care for the children at home. Restrictions: Available only from Monday, June 30 –Sunday, July 6, 2008. No pets allowed. Donor(s): Isabelle Autones & Francis Greenburger, Sensible Sitters	121 Fireworks on the Beach Spend the Fourth of July in a beautiful oceanfront home in the quiet village of Quogue.
122 JROD In Sag Harbor This summer weekend, skip the Friday traffic on the LIE and hop in a copter for a one-way helicopter ride from NYC to the East End. Stay at the American Hotel. Enjoy a day on the water with full day boat charter on a 2006 Formula 400ss (“J ROD”), a spotless 40’ sport cruiser with a comfortable cabin, kitchen, full bath, tv/video, Sirius satellite radio, and more. Day trip includes captain, fuel, lunch, and wine. Depart from Sag Harbor and cruise Shelter Island and the Hamptons for a full day of sun and fun. Weather conditions permitting, trip could include lunch on Block Island (90-minute cruise). Relax back in your room at The American Hotel and then head out for dinner at Sen Restaurant. Return to the city with two seats on the Hampton Luxury Liner. Restrictions: Gabriel Aviation departs on Thursday or Friday, valid Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2008. JROD charter date and times in summer 2008 are flexible and donor will work with winning bidder to create a memorable day, six passengers maximum. For photos, go to www.formulaboats.com/supersport/1122969_gallery.aspx. $100 gift certificate for Sen Restaurant. For American Hotel, $1,000 gift certificate which may be used towards rooms or in their wonderful restaurant. Donor(s): Gabriel Aviation, Sherri and Steven Schnall, American Hotel, Sen Restaurant, Hampton Luxury Liner	122 JROD In Sag Harbor Take a helicopter ride, enjoy a full day boat charter on a "J ROD", and stay at the American Hotel, in this fabulous weekend package.
123 Tortola for Two Spend four nights and five days at the very secluded Guana Island Beach Hotel. Guana Island is a private island on the north side of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Under the direction of owners Henry and Gloria Jarecki, it has become an important nature preserve and wildlife sanctuary with one of the richest collections of tropical plant and animal species in the Caribbean. This magical island has three peaks rising 325’, 442’ and 806’ above sea level and is named for an iguana shaped rock formation on the western coast. Guests enjoy miles of hiking trails, seven beaches, outstanding snorkeling, tennis courts, and most importantly, peaceful solitude. White-washed stone cottages for thirty guests are set high on a ridge with spectacular views of nearby islands. All inclusive. 50,000 American Express miles to be used towards your trip. Restrictions: 50,000 American Express air miles towards air travel, subject to availability and restrictions. Hotel stay for two adults only, valid May to November 2008. Donor(s): Guana Island Beach Hotel	123 Tortola for Two Spend four nights and five days at the very secluded and private Guana Island Beach Hotel.
124 Imperial Wines Six Liter Imperial (8 bottles) of Silver Oak NAPA Valley 2003, and Six Liter Imperial (8 bottles) of Silver Oak ALEXANDER Valley 2003. In the early 1970s, Silver Oak emerged as a dream of founders Ray Duncan, an entrepreneur with a sense of adventure, and Justin Meyer, a former winemaker with Christian Brothers. They dared to devote every effort toward the pursuit of a single great wine, Cabernet Sauvignon. They resolved to create a wine with a style all its own, a wine of fully developed flavors and a velvety soft texture aged in American Oak that is ready to drink on the day its released for sale given its much longer than usual barrel and bottle aging. Justin Meyer handpicked Daniel Baron in 1994 to carry on the proud winemaking traditions for which Silver Oak has become so well known and regarded. Both 6 Liter bottles are specially handsigned by winemaker Daniel Baron for the LREI’s 2008 Big Auction event. Donor(s): Walter F. McLallen, V	124 Imperial Wines Sip these two fine wines provided by Silver Oak Cellars.