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Solano Magazine Classic for Kids

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Solano Magazine

County of Solano

Solano Coalition
for Better Health

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Solano Magazine
(707) 428-4440

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Chardonnay Golf Club

Friday, October 3, 2008

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View Silent Acution Lots (31)
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The wildly popular charity golf tournament returns this year to Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa. Dinner, wine/beer tasting, and auction follow the tournament.

The Classic for Kids is a campaign to help connect 100% of Solano County's children with healthcare. All proceeds will benefit the Solano Kids Insurance Program (SKIP), a program of the Solano Coalition for Better Health. In addition, Solano County has officially committed to match every dollar raised at the 2008 Solano Magazine Classic for Kids as a testament of its support for the SKIP program.

LIVE AUCTION LOTS (4)

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Wine-O-Lot

This high-class wine lot is for those who prefer to enjoy their wine straight from the bottle, protected in the paper sack instead of in a fancy glass.
•    Bitch, 2006 Australia
•    Little Black Dress, 2006 merlot Mendocino California
•    Dog House Checkers 2004 cabernet sauvignon
•    3 Blind Moose 2005 cabernet sauvignon California
•    Pinot Evil pinot noir France
•    Zeller Scharze Kats 2007 riesling
•    Mississippi Mud, slow brewed black & tan beer

Angel Fund

It cost approximately $1200 per year to provide a child with health insurance. This live lot gives you the opportunity to sponsor a child’s health insurance for a whole year. During the live auction, donation levels with will tiered: $400; $800; $1200.

Solano Magazine Dinner for 8

Enjoy a dinner hosted by the Solano Magazine staff in the shark cave at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for seven of your favorite foodies. The dinner will be prepared by chef Tony Gruska of Monticello Bistro, and will highlight seasonal dishes made with ingredients procured from our regional producers.

Maui Getaway

Escape to Hawaii’s oldest island, Maui, and be swept away by the spectacular oceanfront location of the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Located between two beautiful beaches, you can capture the panorama of the oceanfront setting from the new infinity-edged "Serenity" pool; featuring overwater cabanas with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Maui's neighboring islands.
•    Four night stay in and Ocean View Suite. Good for four guests.
•    Men’s large aloha style polo and pull-over vest from Tommy Bahama
•    Women’s small gardenia polo and zipper front vest from Tommy Bahama

SILENT AUCTION LOTS (31)

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Gift card tree

This is a smorgasbord of gift cards—40 to be exact. Take care of all of your gift giving with this one lot.
•    Two meal certificates to Chevy’s Fresh Mex
•    $20 gift card to Mary’s Pizza Shack
•    Two meal certificates to Fresh Choice
•    Two gift certificates for one hour of decorating from Cozy Chic Design (each worth $100)
•    Two 30-day wash certificates (unlimited car washes for 30 days) at 7 Flags Car Wash
•    Four $10 gift cards to Chez Soul soul food restaurant
•    $20 gift card to Raleys
•    $25 gift card to Raleys
•    Three value meal certificates to In-N-Out Berger
•    $75 gift card to Hamilton House
•    $75 gift card to Kinder’s Meats
•    $25 gift certificate to First St. Café
•    One certificate good for one pound of coffee a month for one year from Peet’s Coffee & Tea
•    Two certificates good for the 4 Star package at 5 Star Car Wash
•    $100 gift certificate for LifeQuest Productions
•    Eight lunch buffet certificates to Round Table Pizza
•    Ten certificates good for any meal combo at Red Brick Pizza (a Solano Magazine Best Of the Region winner)

Instant Bar

This basket has everything you need to get a respectable home bar going—from the tool of the trade to the spirits and an instruction manual.
•    An autographed copy of Artisanal Cocktails by Scott Beattie, acclaimed mixologyst and creator of the Cyrus bar menu.
•    Four on-the-rocks glasses
•    Cointreau Noir, 750 ml bottle
•    Fernet-Branca, 750 ml bottle
•    Don Julio Tequila Blanca, 750 ml bottle
•    Snow Queen Vodka, 750 ml bottle. Winner of the 2008 San    Francisco World Spirits Competition
•    Bacardi Superior White Rum, 1.75 L bottle
•    Plymouth Gin, 750 ml bottle. Winner of the 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
•    Martin & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth, 750 ml bottle
•    Martin & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth, 750 ml bottle
•    Drambuie, 325 ml bottle
•    Angostura aromatic bitters, 118 ml bottle
•    Professional bartending tools (stainless steal cocktail shaker, double jigger, cocktail strainer, measured shot glass, two portion controlled pourers and a wood muddler)

Ceja Vineyards

Founded by a hard working family of one time vineyards labors, Ceja Vineyards has grown from it’s original 13 acres in the Carneros region, planted pinot noir grapes, to 113 acres spread through out Napa, Sonoma and Petaluma. This family owned and operated winery has received numerous awards for their wines as wells as being recognized as an example of achieving the American Dream.
• 2005 Sonoma Carneros pinot noir
Aromas of bright red and juicy fruit, hibiscus tea and spice. The palate showcases tart cherries with silky and lingering tannins. The purity of this Carneros fruit is highlighted by crisp acidity and refreshing textures.
• 2007 Sonoma Coast sauvingnon blanc
Aromas of ruby grapefruit and key lime with hints of guava and peach. The palate showcases bright mineral flavors with flinty characteristics. Tart and crisp, citrus and tropical zest abound.

10 Best Cookbook to Give and Get

Solano Magazine’s food editor Shelly Keller and managing editor Jeannie Howard scourer the latest cookbooks to put together the annual top 10 cookbooks to give during the holidays or to get yourself. This collection is our 2008 list, which will be featured in the November 2008 issue of Solano Magazine.
•    A Platter of Figs by David Tannis with forward by Alice Waters
•    Artisanal Cocktails by Scott Beattie, autographed
•    Beyond the Great Wall by Jeffery Alford
•    Cook with Jamie by Jamie Oliver
•    Creole by Babette de Rezieres
•    Fat by Jennifer McLagn
•    My Last Supper by Melanie Dunea with forward by Anthony Bourdain
•    Outstanding in the Field, a farm to table cookbook by Jim Denevan and Marah Stets
•    The Organic Shoppers Guide by Jeff Cox
•    The Spice Bible by Jan Lawson

Cycle on

Ride the road in comfort with this specialty pack for the motorcycle rider provided by Fairfield Cycle Center.
•    $10 Fairfield Cycle gift card
•    A pair of fingerless Fieldsheer easy rider gloves
•    A pair of perforated Tuscon River Road ridding gloves
•    A Pro Honda motorcycle care kit
•    Four authentic Fairfield Cycle Center T-shirts

Evening in St. Helena

Indulge in a day or evening on the town. Enjoy lunch or dinner for two at the esteemed Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, and then travel down the road for a performance of your choice—music, musicals, comedy or more—at Yountville’s beautiful Lincoln Theater.
• Tickets to the Lincoln Theater ($100 value)
• Lunch or dinner for two at The Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant ($100 value)

Family Fun Pack

Bust out the Family Fun Pack with activities for all! Experience the newly reopened Nut Tree Theme Park with the Family Annual Pass (which itself brings in extra goodies) … take in a movie on a rainy day (if we have those) at Brenden Theatres … swing away at Scandia Family Fun Center’s miniature golf course … team up and knock down some pins—and some dinner—at Stars Recreation Center … and to wrap up all the magic experience Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks.
•    Four pack of miniature golf at Scandia Family Fun Center
•    Four annual passes to the Nut Tree Family Park
•    Ten movie passes to Brendon Theaters
•    Four 1-day hopper tickets to Disneyland
•    Dinner for four and bowling for eight at STARS Recreation Center

Elkhorn Peak Cellars

Founded in 1991, Elkhorn Peak Cellars continues to be a limited production, family owned and operated boutique winery, producing only 1,500 cases a year.
•    2006 Napa Valley chardonnay – Vineyard Select
Exhibiting unmistakable chardonnay qualities this crisp wine is loaded with pineapple and apple flavors, smooth and well balanced and just enough oak to give it the depth that you are looking for. 100% chardonnay, aged 11 months in American oak.
•    2005 Napa Valley pinot noir – Fagan Creek Vineyard
Vibrant, fresh fruit, wonderful silky mouth feel and rich flavors. This is a   drinking wine that is wonderful now, but will develop additionally with age. Silver medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

Home alarm system

Stay safe and feel secure with a First Alert Professional Security System installed by One Touch Audio. The package includes full installation of the alarm panel, keypad, two wireless contacts, wireless motion and interior siren, as well as a full year of free monitoring.
•    Alarm panel installed
•    One keypad installed
•    Two wireless contacts installed
•    One wireless motion detector installed
•    One interior siren installed
•    One year of monitoring

Sin City

Take in the glitz and excitement of Las Vegas and retreat to your deluxe room at the Four Seasons Las Vegas, known the world over as being an oasis of serenity and refinement.
• A two-night stay in deluxe accommodation for two at the Four Seasons Las Vegas.

Car care pack

Rev up with fun stuff from Jiffy Lube! The pack includes a $70 gift certificate to Jiffy Lube; three non-expiring VIP cards entitling the user to 15% off of store services; golf balls; a black Jeff Gordon T-shirt; and a limited edition adult collectable 1:24 scale stock car—a replica of what NASCAR itself races on Sundays.
•    $70 gift certificate to Juffy Lube
•    Three VIP cards entitling user to 15% off store services. Never expires!
•    Jeff Gordon T-shirt
•    Golf balls
•    Limited edition collectable scale replica of a NASCAR car

Winter wonderland

Escape to a winter wonderland and a skier’s paradise. Squaw Valley USA offers skiing and snowboarding runs for all levels as well as ice skating, snowshoeing and dog sledding near by. The Village at Squaw Valley is the ultimate slop side lodging. Located at the base of Squaw Valley USA, enjoy ski–in/ski-out accommodations, fantastic new restaurants and unique shops.
• A one-night stay in a one-bedroom condominium suite at the Village at Squaw Valley
• Two 2-day adult lift tickets to Squaw Valley USA

Lamborn Family Vineyards

1983 market the first release of Lamborn wines with only 350 cases and not much has changed in more than 20 years. This family owned and operated winery continues to focus on their number one goal: producing modest quantities of estate grown zinfandels and cabernets of a superior quality.
• 2006 Napa Valley Howell Mountain Proprietor Grown zinfandel (2 bottles)
Lavish deep purple hue with a nose heavy in Howell Mountain fruit, accented buy a delicate spice and vanilla character with fruit layers of raspberry, black cherry and plum fused with a more pronounced pepper/spice component resulting in a complex wine with a wonderful elegance.

Mondavi and Cassandra

A performer showcasing “equal parts soul and swing with an intuitive sense of storytelling,” the Grammy award-winning Cassandra Wilson is not to be missed. Complement the evening with an intimate dinner at Osteria Fasulo, one of Davis’ tucked-away culinary gems.
• Two tickets to see Cassandra Willson at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
• Dinner for two at Oster ia Fasulo ($120 value)

The Oakland Athletics

Head out to the Oakland Coliseum during the A’s 2009 season with three of your closest baseball fans.
•    Four field level tickets to any 2009 season game. Redeemable for a mutually agreed upon game.
•    Four Oakland A’s T-shirts (3 Large, 1 X-Large)
•    An Oakland A’s figurine fountain pen

Napa Valley Opera House

Treat yourself and a friend to music, comedy, a Broadway performance or more at the charming Napa Valley Opera House. Belly up to the bar at intermission for a few drinks!
• Tickets to the Napa Valley Opera House
($350 value)
• Six complimentary drink vouchers to the bar at the Napa Valley Opera House

Golfing in Paradise

Take out three of your closest golfing partners for a day on the green at Paradise Valley Golf Course. Water comes into play for nine of their 18 holes, with plenty of doglegs on the way; complements of Legends at Paradise Valley.
•    A round of golf for four
•    Two golf cart rentals
•    Four complimentary meals, non alcoholic beverages included

Perfect exercise

The number one way to get a perfectly fit body, is to use perfectly designed exercise equipment. The Perfect PushUp and Perfect PullUp are designed to keep you body in proper form through out your workout enabling maximum efficiency. Both pieces are autographed by Alden Mills, retired Navy Seal Lt. Commander and the inventor.
• One Perfect PushUp
• One Perfect PullUp

Posh pamper basket

Pamper yourself like the flower you are with this French Tulip-themed basket from Posh in downtown Benicia. The goodies include a full set of luxurious towels; silky-smooth king-sized sheets; candles and perfumed room atomizer from Seda France; heart-shaped hand soap; and a beautiful mermaid statuette to watch over your beachy bathroom.
•    Full set of luxury towels
•    Silky-smooth micro fiber king-sized sheets
•    Candles and room atomizer from Seda France (one of Oprah’s favorite things)
•    French-milled decorative soap
•    Mermaid statuette

River Cats

Join the Sacramento River Cats, our local Triple-A baseball team, for the ultimate baseball experience during their 2009 season. The River Cats won their second consecutive Pacific Coast League Championship in their 2008 season—their fourth in six years!
•    Four senate box seat tickets to a 2009 season game
•    VIP tour of Raley Field
•    Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch

Smile with Sapphire®

Dr. Louis J. Tricerri, D.D.S, F.A.G.D, offers teeth whitening with the Sapphire® Light Restoration treatment. Whiten your teeth by an average of six to 10 shades (according to the Bioform® Shade Guide) after just one treatment and enjoy the results instantly! Using light to restore discolored teeth providing results proven to be safe and effective after about an hour’s time, the Sapphire® professional whitening system will have you showing off your new smile in no time.
•    One free Sapphire® chairside teeth whitening
•    Exam
•    Full month of x-rays and whitening treatment

Escape to San Fransico

Loose yourself in the city by the bay with a one-night stay at a Personality Hotel, offering hip sophistication, and take in a show preformed by the world renowned San Francisco Ballet at the War Memorial & Performing Arts Center in the heart of the city.
• A one-night stay in a Kids Suite or Deluxe room at a Personality Hotel (good for Hotel Union Square, Hotel Metropolis or Hotel Dive)
• Two Orchestra seats to Program One (Prism, Possokhov World Premiere and The Four Temperaments) or Program Two (Naked, Ibsen’s House and In the middle, somewhat elevated) at the San Francisco Ballet’s 2009 Repertory Season

Scrapper’s Delight

Weather an avid scrapper or just beginning, this basket is full of coveted Creative Memories tools, stickers, die-cuts, scissors, page-layout kits and some spending money to Scrap Ohana scrapbook store in Downtown Fairfield—everything you need to get scrapping.
•    One 12x12 Creative Memories scrape book
•    A pack of 12 Creative Memories page protectors
•    Creative Memories’ Celestial cutting system
•    Creative Memories’ Custom cutting system mat and blades
•    Creative Memories’ Personal Trimmer
•    Creative Memories shape punch
•    All purpose Creative Memories scissors
•    Three pattern scissors
•    One package of brads
•    Two packages of stickers
•    Two packages of frames and boarders
•    Three packages of mini pay-layout kits
•    $25 gift certificate to Scrap Ohana

A season of theater

Enjoy a season’s worth of performances with the award-winning Solano College Theater. The 2008/09 season will feature Noises Off, Assassins, Seussical: The Musical (a Youth Theatre musical), The Talented Mr. Ripley, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and The Music Man (a Youth Theatre musical).
• Two season subscriptions for the 2008-09 season of the Solano College Theatre

Spa basket

The Spa Sister line of products offers everything you need for a relaxing spa day at home. The basket includes two polishing towels, ginger-scented bath salts, a silk sleep mask, a microfiber hair towel, and a soap pocket. For the ultimate in relaxation enjoy a 90-minute massage at Bella TheSe Spa, a Solano Magazine Best Of the Region.
•    90-minute massage at Bella TheSe Spa
•    Ginger scented bath salts
•    Silk eye mask
•    Microfiber hair towel
•    Soap pocket

Smokin’ with style

Crafted with extensively aged tobaccos including Connecticut shade leaf with a rich satiny texture, prepared for a slight nutty taste followed by some zesty peppery notes on the back of the palate on the first draw. Expect it to soon mellow out to a well-balanced, sturdy, creamy foundation that will boom a thick cloud of smoke. Considered mild to medium on Cigar International’s scale.
• One 20-count box of 5 Vega Gold Toro cigars

Bourassa Vineyards

Enjoy a private barrel wine tasting and a barrel factory tour for eight at Bourassa Vineyards, one of Napa Valley’s most distinguished wineries, hosted by vintner Vic Bourassa.
•    Barrel tasting for eight with vintner Vic Bourassa
•    Barrel factory tour
•    Private library wine collection signed by Vic Bourassa
•    2005 Rhapsody3 syrah Proprietors Reserve
A blend of their most prized vineyards from three distinct growing regions in the Napa Valley. This Cabernet is a true expression of a Reserve wine. 87 Points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
•    2003 Harmony3
This wine represents the best varietals from the vineyards in the Napa Valley and the first wine crushed, fermented and aged under master winemaker Gary Galleron's supervision. (cabernet sauvignon 56%; merlot 23%; cabernet franc 21%)
•    2005 zinfandel
Wonderfully ripe fruit but not a total fruit bomb, beautifully layered with dark cherry and warm spice notes and a gentle vanilla from the American oak. 87 Points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Chimney Rock

The 2003 vintage displays the exemplary Cabernet Sauvignon style for which the Stags Leap District is famous. A deeply hued garnet, it has an intense black fruit bouquet with rich vanilla notes. This plush wine coats the palate, exuding blackberry and black cherry flavors with hints of smoke. The velvety tannins are seamlessly integrated, making it suitable for a meal or simply by itself.
• One magnum bottle of Chimney Rock 2003 cabernet sauvignon Stags Leap Napa Valley, signed by winemaker Elizabeth Vianna

Courtyard Magic Package

Celebrate Halloween at the Courtyard Marriott in Fairfield for the premiere Masquerade Ball benefiting the Fairfield Police Activities League and the Kiwanis Club Family Health in Davis. Entertainment provided by KUIC, costume and mask contests, and hors d’overs and champagne.
•    Two tickets to the Masquerade Ball
•    A one-night stay for two at the Courtyard Marriott (Oct. 31, 2008)
•    Breakfast for two at the Courtyard Marriott

Travel Entertainment Pack

Take your favorite CDs and DVDs with you wherever you go, making every road-trip—long or short—a blast.
•    Zenith 7” wide LCD portable DVD player
•    High School Musical 2, extended edition DVD
•    Wings Seventh Season DVD set
•    Jonny Lang Live at Montreaux 1999 DVD
•    Desperately Seeking Paul McCartney DVD
•    High School Phenoms: Top pf the Class DVD
•    U2 Boy CD
•    Wicked Tinkers Rant CD
•    ZZ Top Eliminator collector’s edition CD
•    Mindi Abair Stars CD
•    Euge Groove Born 2 Groove CD
•    KSSJ 94.7 FM Holiday Sampler Smooth Jazz CD
•    KSSJ 94.7 FM Smooth Jazz 2007 CD sampler
•    Eagle 96.9 FM bumper sticker

Romantic New Years Getaway

Spend this New Years Eve in style at Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa for their 19th Annual New Years Eve Spectacular. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with champagne and cocktails flowing until last call at 1:15 a.m. At 6:30 your “last supper of 2008” begins, and rest assured, it will be nothing short of spectacular. At 9:00 p.m. the party starts. Enjoy the entertainment of the Bay Area Big Band, SK2, Bill Noteman & The Rockets and The Bell Brothers, dancing the night away to bring in 2009 with class.
•    Deluxe room for two at Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa (good for 12/31/08)
•    Two tickets to evening celebration
•    New Years day traditional “All The Jazz” champagne brunch for two

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