Davis Parent Nursery School | Annual Fundraising Auction 2010

DONATION IDEAS

Deadline to submit family and business donations online: Saturday, February 11, 2011, 5:00 PM
(later donations can be accepted, but will only appear in catalog addendum).

Visit the MAKE A DONATION page to enter your donation description online.

Drop-off date and time for family donations: Saturday, March 3, 2011, from 11 AM -3 PM
at the 8th Street location.

WHAT SHOULD I DONATE?
Creativity is the key. Personal services are often our auction's biggest hits. Feel free to work with other DPNS families to put together themed gifts or to purchase larger items. You might consider donating something of value you already have, such as theatre or sports tickets, or those dusty bottles of premium wine you've been saving for a special event. Bear in mind that some of the treasures of past auctions have been handmade arts and crafts or homemade gourmet or ethnic foods – unique items that can't be bought anywhere else. Themed parties also sell well. For more suggestions, take a look at last year's auction catalog (2 mb, 48 page PDF file; may take a few moments for download) or simply read on...

• WEEKEND TRIPS •
No time to shop? The auction solicitors will be organizing hotels, dinner, and entertainment for couples and families in popular destinations like MONTEREY BAY, SAN FRANCISCO, TAHOE, BODEGA BAY, NAPA, and DAVIS. If you or someone you know has a vacation home or a timeshare, please contact an auction coordinator at dpnsauction@yahoo.com or enter your donation information online at the MAKE A DONATION page. If you would like to contribute money towards a vacation package, enter your donation information online and bring a check to the family donation drop-off day. We are in need of airline travel vouchers. Note: If you have Southwest travel vouchers that have expired within the last year, they can be renewed for another year for $50.00.

• PARTY IDEAS •
(AUCTION A GROUP PARTY PACKAGE OR OFFER INDIVIDUAL INVITATIONS FOR SALE)
DINNER OR WINE PARTY
Prepare and serve dinner or organize a wine tasting for 6-8 people in your home or theirs.
SESSION PARTY
Whip up some appetizers and host a party for your session with margaritas, cosmopolitans, or whatever suits you.
DAD'S NIGHT
Poker, ball game on the big screen TV, or maybe even a ping-pong tournament for the guys. Beer and/or cigars compulsory!
KIDS' CRAFT PARTY
Offer up your kiln or tie-dye studio with a beginner class in your craft, or bake cookies or cupcakes to decorate.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT PARTY

Leave the dad's at home and plan a night out for ladies only!

• PACKAGE IDEAS •
SWEETHEART'S PACKAGE
Certificate for dinner for two, flower arrangement, chocolates, bottle of wine, you get the idea...
SPORTS' LOVER PACKAGE
An evening at The Grad (certificate for food, drink), River Cats/Kings/Giants tickets, sports clothes or equipment.
BIOREGIONAL BASKET
Cloth shopping bag filled with gift certificate for a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) subscription, a farmer's market cookbook, RH Phillips wine, local food products.
CINCO DE MAYO BASKET
Fill an ice bucket with your favorite Mexican food recipes, margarita glasses and mix, and a certificate to your favorite Mexican restaurant.
DINNER AND A SHOW
Tickets to the Mondavi or a theatre in Sacramento, plus a gift certificate to a nearby restaurant.

• PERSONAL SERVICES •
HOME DELIVERY
Bake and deliver a loaf of bread, basket of cookies, or a home-cooked dinner once a month for a year (or six months, three months, etc.).
HANDY HELPER
Provide two hours of fix-it service.
SPRINGTIME GARDENING SERVICE
Provide two hours of planting and weeding services.
STAMPING OR SCRAPBOOKING
Provide two hours of scrapbooking time to create a small album or help create a stamping project.
PETSITTING SERVICES
Provide one week's worth of pet-sitting services. Specify animal type and your house or theirs.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Are you a kayaker? A hiker? A fly-fisher? A birder? Provide a day of recreation with your outdoor knowledge and guiding service.
SPORTS CLASS
Do you play soccer? Tennis? Golf? Donate two hours of your time for a special "class" for children or adults.

DPNS is a non-profit, tax-exempt, public charity under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) and California Revenue and Taxation Code section 23701(d). Contributions are fully tax deductible, as provided by law. Federal Tax ID# 94-1210533.




	DONATION IDEAS Deadline to submit family and business donations online: Saturday, February 11, 2011, 5:00 PM (later donations can be accepted, but will only appear in catalog addendum). Visit the MAKE A DONATION page to enter your donation description online. Drop-off date and time for family donations: *Saturday,* *March 3, 201*1, from 11 AM -3 PM at the 8th Street location. WHAT SHOULD I DONATE? Creativity is the key. Personal services are often our auction's biggest hits. Feel free to work with other DPNS families to put together themed gifts or to purchase larger items. You might consider donating something of value you already have, such as theatre or sports tickets, or those dusty bottles of premium wine you've been saving for a special event. Bear in mind that some of the treasures of past auctions have been handmade arts and crafts or homemade gourmet or ethnic foods – unique items that can't be bought anywhere else. Themed parties also sell well. For more suggestions, take a look at last year's auction catalog (2 mb, 48 page PDF file; may take a few moments for download) or simply read on... • WEEKEND TRIPS • No time to shop? The auction solicitors will be organizing hotels, dinner, and entertainment for couples and families in popular destinations like MONTEREY BAY, SAN FRANCISCO, TAHOE, BODEGA BAY, NAPA, and DAVIS. If you or someone you know has a vacation home or a timeshare, please contact an auction coordinator at dpnsauction@yahoo.com or enter your donation information online at the MAKE A DONATION page. If you would like to contribute money towards a vacation package, enter your donation information online and bring a check to the family donation drop-off day. We are in need of airline travel vouchers. Note: If you have Southwest travel vouchers that have expired within the last year, they can be renewed for another year for $50.00. • PARTY IDEAS •** (AUCTION A GROUP PARTY PACKAGE OR OFFER INDIVIDUAL INVITATIONS FOR SALE) DINNER OR WINE PARTY Prepare and serve dinner or organize a wine tasting for 6-8 people in your home or theirs. SESSION PARTY Whip up some appetizers and host a party for your session with margaritas, cosmopolitans, or whatever suits you. DAD'S NIGHT Poker, ball game on the big screen TV, or maybe even a ping-pong tournament for the guys. Beer and/or cigars compulsory! KIDS' CRAFT PARTY Offer up your kiln or tie-dye studio with a beginner class in your craft, or bake cookies or cupcakes to decorate. GIRLS NIGHT OUT PARTY Leave the dad's at home and plan a night out for ladies only! • PACKAGE IDEAS • SWEETHEART'S PACKAGE Certificate for dinner for two, flower arrangement, chocolates, bottle of wine, you get the idea... SPORTS' LOVER PACKAGE An evening at The Grad (certificate for food, drink), River Cats/Kings/Giants tickets, sports clothes or equipment. BIOREGIONAL BASKET Cloth shopping bag filled with gift certificate for a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) subscription, a farmer's market cookbook, RH Phillips wine, local food products. CINCO DE MAYO BASKET Fill an ice bucket with your favorite Mexican food recipes, margarita glasses and mix, and a certificate to your favorite Mexican restaurant. DINNER AND A SHOW Tickets to the Mondavi or a theatre in Sacramento, plus a gift certificate to a nearby restaurant. • PERSONAL SERVICES • HOME DELIVERY Bake and deliver a loaf of bread, basket of cookies, or a home-cooked dinner once a month for a year (or six months, three months, etc.). HANDY HELPER Provide two hours of fix-it service. SPRINGTIME GARDENING SERVICE Provide two hours of planting and weeding services. STAMPING OR SCRAPBOOKING Provide two hours of scrapbooking time to create a small album or help create a stamping project. PETSITTING SERVICES Provide one week's worth of pet-sitting services. Specify animal type and your house or theirs. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Are you a kayaker? A hiker? A fly-fisher? A birder? Provide a day of recreation with your outdoor knowledge and guiding service. SPORTS CLASS Do you play soccer? Tennis? Golf? Donate two hours of your time for a special "class" for children or adults. DPNS is a non-profit, tax-exempt, public charity under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) and California Revenue and Taxation Code section 23701(d). Contributions are fully tax deductible, as provided by law. Federal Tax ID# 94-1210533.