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Chef's Tasting Dinner at Manresa Restaurant!
An unforgettable dining experience for two in Los Gatos at one of the world's best restaurants!
Award-winning chef David Kinch selects his favorite dishes and presents
the two of you with over a dozen platelets of food, many with
ingredients from the restaurant's own garden. Two Michelin Stars, Zagat rated, and named by Gourmet Magazine as one of America's Top 50 restaurants. Chef's Tasting dinner includes wine
pairings, excludes tax and tips. Thank you, Manresa Restaurant. Expires May 15, 2009. Certificate.
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Fabulously Fun Firehouse Dinner for Six
Surprise your friends by taking them out to dinner at the UCSC campus fire station! You and five guests will be treated to a gourmet dinner prepared and served by our fabulous firemen! Thank you, UC Santa Cruz Fire Fighter's Association. Expires September 1, 2008. Certificate.
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Chardonnay II
Celebrate a momentous event, reward co-workers, or just enjoy life with an unforgettable sail on the Bay. You and your party of 49 people will experience a two-hour private sail on the Chardonnay II, a 70’ ultralight racing-style yacht with a spacious cabin below. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Select a sunset sail or a day on the bay—either way, you and your friends will fall in love with one of California's most important natural resources. Food and drinks are not included; booking subject to availability. Thank you, Jim Beauregard of Chardonnay Sailing Charters. Expires June 20, 2009. Certificate.
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Tides, Whales, or Frozen Squid?
Enjoy a plethora of tasty treats from Erik's Deli Cafe and a mixed case of wine from Michael Clark of Michael's on Main as Baldo Marinovic beguiles you with stories and facts about the fascinating water world. Dr. Marinovic, ecology and evolutionary biology researcher
and lecturer at UC Santa Cruz, will come to your home or work place in the San Jose to Monterey area, or the Seymour Center, to entertain you and up to 15 guests with your choice of
three topics: 1) The World Between Tides–Discover the incredibly rich and diverse array of organisms that live in Central California’s rocky intertidal habitat. 2) From Wind to Whales–Explore the secret to California’s productive
coastal environment: upwelling is responsible for California’s historically
rich sardine fishery, the market squid fishery, the salmon fishery, as well as seasonally dense swarms of krill that
attract a variety of predators including the blue whale. 3) Life Beneath a Frozen Surface–Learn about the incredible
adaptations that a variety of organisms have developed to deal with the
challenges of living in and around Antarctica. Thank you, Baldo Marinovic. Expires May 31, 2009. Certificate. Priceless!
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Vista Del Maré - Wine, Food, and Festivities
Bring your friends and be entertained by gracious hostess Dixie Rees at the extraordinary Vista Del Maré Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains—just a few minutes outside the city of Santa Cruz.
You and your group of up to 12 will enjoy gorgeous ocean
views as you feast on a gourmet alfresco picnic on one of the many
outdoor patios. You'll walk through the vineyards, ride the "Gator",
play a rousing game or two of Boccé ball while sipping different varietals of Vista Del Maré wine. A great spring, summer, or fall treat. Thank you, Dixie Rees of Vista Del Maré Vineyard. Expires May 31, 2009. Certificate. Priceless!
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Everyone’s A Winner!
Your generosity makes children and our oceans the big winners! For this item we will take all bids of $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more for our Seymour Center Scholarship Fund. Your gift enables us to provide marine science education for limited-income children. Education programs include our popular Ocean Explorers summer camp. Additionally, your gift allows UCSC student interns to participate in marine science programs that mentor youth. Let your generosity be the spark for a lifetime’s passion for marine science! Gifts are 100 percent tax deductible. Priceless!
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Dazzling Cabo San Lucas
Up to four may enjoy the best Mexican vacation EVER with seven nights in a one-bedroom suite at the extraordinary Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa. Renowned for its perfect climate and beautiful beaches, Pueblo Bonito is dedicated to your wellness and relaxation. Situated right on the clean golden sands of El Médano beach, you'll enjoy safe swimming, glorious views, nearby world-class golf courses, and easy access to a
multitude of water sports, in addition to the resort's pampering service and fine accommodations. While private, this retreat is just ten minutes from golf, fishing, and the fun of Cabo San Lucas. This is the way to experience Mexico! Subject to availability, advance reservations required. Thank you, Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa. Expires June 30, 2009. Certificate.
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Dreamy Donner Lake Retreat
Spend a week swimming, hiking, fishing, or just relaxing on the decks of an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind lake front home in incredible surroundings. Accommodations for up to six people. This beautifully remodeled home is available during September or October 2008 only. Thank you, Bob and Edie Rittenhouse. Certificate.
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Falconry, Elkhorn Ranch Natural History Walk, and a Picnic
The birds are calling; the slough is alive! First delight in a one- to
two-hour birding walk at Elkhorn Ranch with owner Robert Stephens on
the flanks of Elkhorn Slough, as you learn about native flora and
winged fauna. Thank you, Robert Stephens and Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery.
Then it’s off to discover the aerial prowess of the peregrine falcon
in the field. You'll see a falcon up-close and personal—flying, and pursuing prey while
you participate in a sport that is thousands of years old. Falcons dive
at 100 miles per hour or more! Call it an "extreme form of
bird-watching." Glenn raised this falcon to be tame in front of large audiences,
including more than 5,000 adults and children annually. Thank you, Glenn Stewart of the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group. Finally, you'll relax, indoors or out, and enjoy wine,
cheese, and hors d'oeuvres. Good for up to eight people. Valid for a late afternoon
demonstration in October or November 2008 only. Certificate. Priceless!
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Bumper Car Party at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Party at the beach! Invite up to 50 friends, family, or colleagues to your very own Bumper Car Party, which includes exclusive use of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Bumper Cars for two hours, and two hours of unlimited beer, wine, soda, plus Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza (cheese or pepperoni), courtesy of Whiting’s Foods. The following conditions apply: Boardwalk parties must be scheduled on days that the Boardwalk is not open to the general public, ride height requirements apply, scheduling of a date is subject to approval of the Santa Cruz Seaside Company, and no outside food or beverages may be brought onto the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Thank you, Charles Canfield and Whiting's Foods. Expires May 31, 2009. Certificate.
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