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Golf at Mountain Gate Country Club

This is an exclusive opportunity for three friends to play a round of golf with Rotarian Myles Pritchard at the private Mountain Gate Country Club nestled in the rolling green hills off of the 405 Freeway.  You will enjoy lunch before your game, and cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres will be served afterwards so you can discuss your scores.  Must play on a Monday and all players must have their own equipment. 

 

3-hour Boat Trip in Newport Beach

This 3-hour boat ride is for a party of up to 10 with TikiFunBoats (https://tikifunboats.com/).   Guests will sit back on luxurious Tommy Bahama couches and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise around the Newport Beach harbor.   Food & beverages are not provided, but you can bring your own or have them delivered.  Plan a Girls Day/night out, a wine tasting, a business meeting and entertainment, a birthday party, anniversary or wedding celebration, or a fun family outing that is sure to be memorable on this special cruise.

Donated by:  Vas Samarasignhe

Value:  $750

Personal Chef Will Help you Plan, Shop and Cook for a Small Dinner Party in Your Home

Do you love to entertain, but sometimes get stressed at the thought of menu planning or cooking?  Kathryn Markoff is a personal chef serving high-end clients in the seaside communities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Manhattan Beach.  She will assist you with menu planning, grocery shopping, and cooking for a small relaxed dinner, lunch, or brunch party in the comfort of your own home.  You can be as involved, or not-involved, in the process as you like.  Cost of groceries and after-party clean up not included.  Home must be located between Malibu and Redondo Beach.

Value:  $900


 

Sailing with a Rotarian

Imagine the cool spray on your face as you join Myles Pritchard in his two-person high performance Star racing boat as it departs from the docks of the California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey and heads out to the open sea. A delicious lunch before and refreshing drinks will be served after your sailing adventure.  Valid for one person. Bring dry clothes as you may get wet.  Scheduling will be based on weather.  Think of the stories you will be able to share afterwards with your friends.

Donated by:  Myles Pritchard

Value:  Priceless

Sensational Resorts in Mexico

Picture oversized sombreros, colorful serapes, and frosty Margaritas. Choose the majesty of festive Mexico with a stay in your choice of one of the locations at Cabo San Lucas, Nueva Vallarta, Acapulco, or Riviera Maya/Cancun, Mexico for eight days and seven nights at a Four or Five-star resort (Land only). 

Reservations must be made within 12 months of date of issue.  Travel is valid for 18 months from the date of issue.  Blackout dates may apply. 

Value:  $2,500

Enjoy the Culture of Belize Through Food

Enjoy a taste-tempting seven course Central American Gourmet Dinner for eight prepared by our own chef extraordinaire, Kera Snell.  She will be sharing the many flavors of freshly prepared food that reflect memories from her homeland of Belize.  Wines from Napa and Sonoma selected by Mike Kallhoff will be paired with each course. This dinner can take place in the comfort of your own home or in one of the Donors homes. 

Donated by:  Kera Snell & Mike Kallhoff

Value:  $2,000

14K White & Gold Necklace with semi-precious stones

This beautiful elegant necklace contains a large pear-shaped Prasiolite. (It is also known as Lime Citrine, Green Amethyst, and Green Quartz, and is a rare member of the Quartz family). There is also an oval- shaped Morganite (the pink variety of Beryl, a mineral that includes Emerald and Aquamarine), a triangular-shaped Aquamarine and 41 white Topaz stones surrounding the pear-shaped Prasiolite.

A perfect necklace to show off at an upcoming summer gala.

Value:  $1500

An Unforgettable Wine Tasting & Dinner

Gracious hosts Ken and Jennifer Waltzer invite you to dine in their beautiful home at an elegant dinner party for eight enthusiastic (and hungry guests). The meal includes incredible high-end wine pairings and the best gourmet food. You won%u2019t want to miss this memorable experience. The camaraderie and company of your dining companions will make it even more special.

Value:  $4000

Shani Barel Photography

This photography certificate includes a photo session in the greater Los Angeles area resulting in a 20%u201D x 30%u201D canvas and the digital file of the canvas image. The style is modern, yet timeless, and fun.  Session cannot be used in December and must be scheduled 3 weeks in advance.  Additional prints and album digital files are available to purchase after the session. https://www.shanibarel.com/ 

Donated by:  Shani Barel Photography

Value:  $950

 

L.A. Experiences Basket

• Enjoy 4 tickets to “Hairspray” at the Dolby Theater, May 14, 2023. It will be hard to   sit still at this fun play. The toe-tapping music makes you want to get up and dance.

• Two tickets to hear the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Avi Avital, mandolin, on March 11, 2023 at the Broad Stage

• Waterford Crystal Biscuit Jar filled with Italian candy

• $100 Gift Cards to Vito’s popular Italian restaurant in Santa Monica, Le Petit Four at Sunset Plaza   (Featuring global fare from quesadillas to steak tartare), and Target, (Use your imagination). 

• $50 Gift Card to Fromin’s Deli (Home of overstuffed pastrami sandwiches). $10 Gift Card to Starbucks

• Bottle of Foxen 7200 Pajarito Red Wine, Amaretti Italian cookies, Imported Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic vinegar from Modena, and a freshly baked pie made just for you.

 Donated by:  Past Santa Monica Rotary Presidents

Value:  $1,500