Welcome to the Gemini Crickets 2009 Auction Prize List!

Below is a list of donated items as of May 18, 2009. Go here to bid online for silent auction items May 19 - June 1, 2009.

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Pier 39 - Fun Pack that includes: 4 San Francisco Bay Cruises, 4 Carousel Rides, 4 Players Arcade Tokens, 4 Turbo Ride, 2-Hr Validation for Pier 39 Garage. Expires 12/31/10. Retail Value: $178

San Jose Museum of Art - One (1) one year Dual or Family membership. No expiration. Retail Value: $75

Legoland - One free admission with the purchase of a full price admission. Children 2 and under are admitted free. Expires 12/31/09. Retail Value: $63

The Original Hickory Pit - $25 Gift Certificate for use at Campbell location. Expires 9/30/09. Retail Value: $25

Raley’s & Nob Hill Supermarkets - (1) $25 gift card. No expiration. Retail Value: $25

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo - 4 Passes - $6 each to the new Happy Hallow Park & Zoo opening Fall 2009. No Expiration. Retail Value: $24

Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria - 1 Family Size Pasta. No Expiration Date, Valid Monday thru Thursday. Retail Value: $30.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar - Six (6) $25 Gift Certificates. No Expiration Date. Retail Value: $150

My Gym - One 8-week Session and Membership Fee for twins or triplets to the San Jose Bascom Avenue location. No Expiration. Retail Value: $215

Airborne Gymnastics Training Center - 1 Month Free Lessons. Airborne offers classes for children 18 mos to 18 years, including Mommy and Me, Preschool Gymnastics and Tumbling and Trampoline. New students only. No Expiration. Retail Value: $93

Phoenix Photography -Two Dog Portrait sitting, and 5 x 7 print. Two Family Portrait Sittings, with an 11×14 Print. Expires 11/30/08. Joseph Sargent is an accomplished and well known San Jose area photographer. He has a special rapport with children and has been creating distinctive photographic portraits of children and families in San Jose for nearly 20 years. Joseph has a relaxed and comfortable manner that puts his subjects at ease and allows him to consistently create portraits that are authentic and flattering. He seems to always capture how his subjects look while they are having a very, very, good day. One picture after another captures the perfect expression, especially with children. “I enjoy working with everyone,” Joseph said. “But I do love the challenge of creating a playful, happy environment for children.” Retail Value: $940

Cache Creek Casino - (1) Gift Voucher entitles four guests to a complimentary meal at the Harvest Breakfast.  Expires 12/4/09. Retail Value: TBD

Mann’s Jewelers - $50 gift certificate redeemable for merchandise or repair services. Retail Value: $50

Central YMCA - One Year Family membership at the Central YMCA (1717 The Alameda). Family membership is two adults and all dependents less than 22 years of age. Offer expires 12/31/08. Retail Value: $1,122

Classic Kids Photography - 1 Gift Certificate for Complimentary Sitting & 8×10 Black & White Portrait. Expires 6/4/10. Classic Kids is a consortium of elite child photographers who share a common vision and an uncommon style. We are alike in our gratitude for the gift of spending our days working with children while creating treasured artwork for our clients’ homes. We share our multitude of creative experiences in order to learn from each other and push the boundaries of child photography. Our goals are simple. We want to produce fabulous photographs and we want each photo shoot to be a blast for both kids and parents. Kids and their families are all that we do. We don’t do events. We shoot only black and white film. We are not trying to be everything to everybody. It’s an art thing. Retail Value: $440

Kids Klub - 2 Indoor Photography Sessions and 1 8 x 10 Print. Retail Value: $ 45 each

San Francisco Zoo - 2 Admissions tickets. Expires 12/31/09. Retail Value: $ 30

Roaring Camp Railroad - Six $2 Off Coupons. Valid Sunday - Friday excludes all special events. Retail Value: $12

Decathlon Club - Get healthy with a family membership for 3 months at this great health club in Santa Clara. Decathlon Club is a beautiful full service gym (yes, they have a childcare center!) and also has dining and spa services. This is for new memberships only. Expires December 2009. Retail Value: $2,755

Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose -  Family Four Pack - 4 Passes - $8 each.  No Expiration Date. Retail Value: $32

Byington Vineyard & Winery - Treat yourself and your friends to a tour and tasting package for 30 people at the gorgeous Byington Vineyard & Winery in the Santa Cruz mountains. Taste five Byington wines and tour their chateau, including all production areas and cave. No Expiration. Retail Value: $300

Gilroy Garlic Festival - (4) General Admission Tickets to the 31st Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival held July 24-26, 2009. Value: $48

The Cheesecake Factory - One $25 Gift Card. No Expiration. Retail Value: $25

Aqui Cal-Mex - $25 Gift Certificate redeemable for (1) Main Dish, Plate or Special and (1) Non Alcoholic Beverage. No Expiration. Retail Value: $25

Bed, Bath, & Beyond - One $20 gift card. No expiration. Retail Value: $20

Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad - 30 $2 tickets to ride either the railroad or carousel. No expiration. Retail Value: $32

Structure Law Group, LLP - This donation is good for a $500 discount on the Estate Plan of your choice with Liza Weiman Hanks. Expires 1/28/09. Liza Hanks works with families of all ages to create estate plans that reflect their values and effectively transfer their assets to their heirs. Her practice includes the creation of living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, annual gifting trusts, and irrevocable life insurance trusts. In addition, she works with clients on probate issues and trust administration. Retail Value: $ 500

Savannah Chanelle Winery - Private Tour and Tasting for 15 people at the winery. Retail Value: $300

San Jose Giants - Bonus Book Certificate with includes 10 General Admission tickets good for any game, except Fireworks Nights or Playoffs; and a Family Pass Ticket – good for admission for 2 adults and 2 children at any Sunday home game. Retail Value: $120

Almaden Valley Athletic Club / Swim School - Two Sessions of Children’s Swimming Lessons for Fall 2009 Session. Retail Value: $656

Mrs. Field’s - (3) certificates for 2 regular cookies each. Retail Value: $12

Quick Silver Concierge & Errand Service - One Three-Hour Certificated. Quicksilver Concierge and Errand Service offers a wide range of services including, but not limited to: Travel planning, event or meeting planning, errand running, gift assistance, home, pet and/or garden care. Serving Silicon Valley - primarily San Jose and Los Gatos. No expiration. Retail Value: $195

Citti’s Florist - $25 Gift Certificate. Expires 12/1/09. To be used at 990 E. Hamilton Avenue Store. Retail Value: $25

Frankie, Johnnie, & Louigi Too! - 1 Large Pizza at any Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi, Too or Giorgio’s Italia Food and Pizzeria location.  Retail Value: $25

Brain Child: The Magazine for Thinking Mothers - 1-year magazine subscription. Value: $40.

Linden Tree Children’s Records and Books - $10 Gift Certificate. No Expiration

Main Event Transportation - $100 Gift Certificate towards limousine service. Expires June 2010. Retail Value: $100

DACA Swim School - Gift certificate good for 1 month of swimming lessons plus registration fee.. No Expiration. Retail Value: $90

San Jose Sharks - Player autographed puck (#8 Joe Pavelski). Retail Value: $30

Crozier Family Photography - Gift certificate for custom photo session & 10X20 storyboard (3 to 5 photos) Exp: June 2010. Crozier Family Photography is truly a family run business. Born from our passion for photography and for love of family. instead of capturing just a great smile, we capture the moment the smile happens.  Retail Value: $210

Ohana Board Shop - Certificate good for one month of  skateboarding lessons for toddler twins which includes helmet, pads & skateboard rental. Retail Value: $200

Fairytale Town - (1) Family Pass for Four. Expires 12/31/10. Retail Value: $17

Le Papillon - (1) $25 Gift Certificate. Expires 11/30/09. Retail Value: $25

Tahoe-Donnor Cabin Rental - Up to Four night rental between Thursday and Sunday.  Available dates:  Mid September through Mid November.  Generously donated by our own members Julie Wing and Rob Fisher.  Description as follows:  The place sleeps 10: - 2 queens - 1 double + single bunk - 1 twin - 1 queen futon sofa in living room (additional inflatable beds include 1 queen & 4 twin). The place has 3br and 2 bath and a 2 car garage. The middle room is the bunk room: perfect for 4 kids. It’s back towards the TD Ski Area and is close to the golf course– near 2 golf cart paths. The place has a backyard deck with patio furniture and a gas bbq grill. It’s fully furnished, including some toys.  Please contact Julie @ julie.wing@comcast.net for reservations.

Touch Blue Sky - Introduction to Baby Sign Language workshop. Retail Value: $40

The Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman - This donation is good for a 50% credit against the calculated flat fee for any living trust-based estate plan, including, if desired a Children’s Legacy Plan (described below) – value from $750 to $1750 depending on planning options selected. Specializing in working with families with young children, married couple and parents of twin baby girls Bob Bergman (graduate of Santa Clara Law) and Jen Lotz (graduate of Stanford Law) devote their entire law practice to estate planning, including the preparation of customized wills, living trusts, Advance Health Care Directives and powers-of-attorney. Of special interest is their Children’s Legacy Plan, a series of specially-drafted legal documents designed to assure as much as possible that your children will not be put in foster care if something happens to you. Retail Value: $850-$1600 individuals, $1200-$1950 couples

Photography by Delgado - Photography by Delgado has donated three (3) Relationships in Black and White Portrait Study Certificates. Each certificate includes a portrait consultation, a Black and White studio photography session, and one artist sampler: a fully retouched, matted and framed 4×6 print, ready for display. Expiration Date TDB. Natural… Breathtaking… They look like paintings! These are just some of the things being said to describe the photography of George Delgado. George’s craftsmanship allows him to create photographs with incredible depth, brilliance, and emotional impact. His images speak with dignity, elegance and with a timelessness of love and joy as he seeks to bring out the best in each person naturally. Retail Value: $750

Date Night Nanny - Two (2) four hour “Date Night” nanny services generously donated by Night Nurse Barbara Espinoza. Please contact Barbara at: 408.729.3736 or barbespin@sbcglobal.net to book your night out! Value: $200

Disneyland - Four complimentary 1-day tickets for entrance to either Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure. Expires MM/DD/YYYY. Retail Value: $376

San Jose Adventure Boot Camp - One 3-day per week, four (4) week session to San Jose Adventure Boot Camp. Retail Value: $195

Prime Physique - One week (3 days) ‘Ultimate Fitness Blueprint’ Personal Training. Retail Value: $135

Gilroy Gardens Fun Park - One Day Admission for Two. Retail Value: $86

Two Small Farms - Gift Certificate for (4) weeks of seasonal, organic & locally grown Fruit, Vegetables & Fresh Herbs. Retail Value: $88

Baby JI Design - (1) Gift Certificate for 1-hour photo time (up to 5 people) plus 75 custom birth announcements or special invitations. Expires January 2010. JI Design combines the art of photography with a unique design to create birth announcements and special invitations. Retail Value: $300

Solheim Photography - Donation #1 - Complimentary playgroup photography session and 11×14 collage, mounted. Retail Value: $400  Donation #2 - Complimentary photo session and 8X12 print. Solheim Photography specializes in modern lifestyle portraits - images that reflect who you are, as you are. Part photojournalistic. Part traditional. Always real. I capture your life as it happens, as I see it unfold during our time together. Fresher than traditional studios. Unique. Creative. We may be on location at a park or a beach. We may be at your home. Wherever we are, your images will reflect you, as you are. Retail Value: $150

Themefest -  Two (2) Free Summer Family Pass for Pop in Play. Retail Value: 60

Images by Anna - Two (2) certificates for a weekday morning photo session with children’s photographer Anna Mayer. Anna specializes in modern images of newborns, babies and children. Anna’s shooting style is best summed up in one word: natural. There isn’t a lot of staging or props, no backgrounds or cheese”. In fact, when a shoot is going as planned, the kids barely know they are being photographed. They are instead dancing like no one is watching, exploring their world, and being themselves. Retail Value: $300 each

Dance Effects - 2 passes good for 10 Zumba classes each with Sheila. Retail Value: $200

In-N-Out Burger - 4 Coupons, each good for any burger, fries and drink on the menu. Exp 7/31/11. Retail Value: $22

Pinkberry Yogurt - $10 gift certificate. Retail Value: $10

The Melting Pot - Two (2) $15 gift certificates. Retail Value: $30

Habitot Children’s Museum - (1) Family Guest Pass to admit one family (two adults & all children). Expires 12/4/09. Retail Value: $26

Hiller Aviation Museum - 2 VIP passes to the museum. Each pass admits 2 people. Good for 4 people total. (Not valid for Vertical Challenge Airshow) Expires 6/30/10. Retail Value: $40

Sky High Sports - Four (4) one hour certificates of jumping. Valid Monday through Thursday only. Retail Value: $36

Winchester Mystery House - 2 complimentary mansion tours. Tours given every day except Christmas. Expires 3/31/11. Retail Value: $44

BabyBuzz - $20 Gift Certificate. No expiration. Retail Value: $20

Maki Swim School - Registration waived for swim lessons. No Expiration. Retail Value: $50

UTA TaeKwonDo - 8 Certificates good for 2 weeks of lessons and free uniform each.  Expiration: 7/10/09.  Retail Value: $300

The Fish Market - $50 gift certificate. Retail Value $50.

Lisa’s Tea Treasures - A gift certificate for traditional Afternoon Tea for Two. Valid at Campbell Pruneyard location only. Retail Value: $50

Vintage Wine Merchants - Certificate good for Two Glasses of Wine and One Regular Cheese Platter. Retail Value: $40

Santana Row - $50 Gift Certificate.

Dinner and a Movie Package - Café Artemis & Camera Cinemas. Total Value: $70

All Aboard Train Package - Six $2 Off Coupons to the Roaring Camp Railroad. Valid Sunday - Friday excludes all special events. 16 $2 tickets to ride either the railroad or carousel to the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad. And four Thomas the Train wooden trains, including Thomas, Bertie the Bus & Twins Ben & Bill! Retail Value: $122

Bay Area Discovery Museum - 2 Passes that admit up to 5 Guests each – Expires 12/31/09. Retail Value: $ 100

Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose - Family Four Pack - 4 Passes - $8 each.  No Expiration Date. Retail Value: $32

Oakland Zoo - Pass good for FREE admission to the Oakland Zoo for 2 Adults and 2 Children and FREE parking. No Expiration. Retail Value: $41

iTunes - One $15 iTunes Gift Card

Toys R Us - $50 Gift Certificate.

Lavande Nail Spa - $50 Gift Certificate

Mane Event Salon w/ Elizabeth Silva - One Gift Certificate for a European Facial (1 hour, 15 minutes). Expires 2010. Retail Value: $75

AAA Bounce - Two one-day rental of any inflatable castle bouncer or giant velcro wall. Two Winners. Retail Value: $125

Best Western Seacliff Inn - One night stay in a standard room at the Best Western Seacliff Inn and a $30 gift certificate for Severino’s Grill, located within the Seacliff Inn.  Expires: 6/4/2010. Retail Value: $230

Let ‘Em Roll Casino Package - How lucky do you feel? (1) Gift Voucher entitles four guests to a complimentary meal at the Harvest Breakfast at Cache Creek Casino.  Expires 12/4/09. Two (2) $50 dining credits for Lone Wolf’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant at Jackson Rancheria Casino. Retail Value: $100

Olympic Club Golf Round - (1) One Round of Golf on the Ocean course at the Olympic Club with Gemini Crickets member and Olympic Club member Eric Fox. Value: Priceless

Sergeant Todd Trayer, SJPD - Ride along for one adult with Sergeant Todd Trayer of the San Jose Police Department (and Gemini Crickets member) on a Wed, Thurs, Fri or Saturday night. 18 years old minimum. One person. Expires December 31, 2009. PLEASE be aware that due to the exposure of our police operations and equipment , a background check will be conducted on the winner. This is only done for the purposes to protect the integrity of our police operations and safety of our personnel.  There are a series of waivers that the winner must sign related to liability issues.  Should a background check reveal extenuating circumstances (i.e violent or felony convictions, restraining order(s) ), this auction item will be void. The SAN JOSE POLICE DEPARTMENT is not obligated or liable to refund any money paid by or on behalf of you to participate on this patrol ride. Also understand that this patrol ride is non-transferable and we have the right to refuse anyone for any reason. Coordination of the ride-a-long will be made through Sgt. Todd Trayer #3301.  The contact phone number is  408-410-5687. Value: Priceless

Art-n-Fun, Los Altos - One certificate for a birthday party package for up to 8 children ($156).  Three (3) certificates for one art/clay class or one multi media art program introductory class for kids or adults ($26 each). Retail Value: $234

Firestation Tour  with Scott Coscarelli - Come and explore a fire station!  You and your family (approximately 6-8 people) are invited to tour a fire station with Firefighter Scott (Gemini Crickets member).  Try on some firefighting gear, feel how heavy a fire hose really is, spray some water and see where a firefighter lives while he is at work.  Specific date and time to be arranged and subject to the emergency calls of that day.  Expires: Dec. ‘09. Value: Priceless

Building a Village - A meal delivery schedule for a new mom.  No expiration. Retail Value: $60

Cubes & Crayons (Office Space, Kids Space) - 2 free hours childcare. Retail Value: $70

Almaden Golf & Country Club - Gift Certificate for One Golf Lesson with Wynn Wilson. Retail Value: $150

Almaden Golf & Country Club - Gift Certificate for One Round of Golf for Four with Carts. Valid on a Tuesday or Thursday only. No Expiration.

San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds tickets for Sunday, August 9, 2009 - 4 Premium Lower Box tickets, Section 110, row 26, seats 4-8. Generously donated by Gemini Crickets Members Eric and Polly Fox. Retail Value: $158

South Valley YMCA - 3 month FAMILY membership at the South Valley YMCA on Santa Teresa Bled. in San Jose. Retail Value: $TBD

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