YOU are the Next American Idol!

American Idol Finale... and YOU are there!

Two Tickets To The American Idol Finale...

Who of the 5 finalists will win?...

Be there, LIVE, to find out!

VIP Tickets to the Finale, and the After-Party!

Jump in Your Private Limo and Arrive in Style... at American Idol's Finale!

Getting to LA is the boring part... arrive at the Hollywood Heights Hotel to luxe accommodations that make the trendiest trenders tremble. Enjoy 2 nights at this hip hotel, the food and ambiance are off the charts!

Make sure you bring your finery, the American Idol finale is the event of the Spring Season in Hollywood, and YOU have 2 VIP tickets, the cool digs, and a limo to get you there!

And after the show, the fun doesn't stop... 2 Backstage Passes to the exclusive after-party! Mix with celebrities, fans and meet the contestants. It's an unforgettable evening! Show us your style!

Name: "YOU are the Next American Idol!"

Description: Two VIP tickets to the American Idol Finale, 2 passes to the exclusive after-party, 2 nights at the trendy Hollywood Heights Hotel, car service to and from the hotel

Value: PRICELESS

Restrictions:

Dates: America Idol Season Finale on May 26th, 2010

Donor: Anonymous

For More Info: Contact Karen Laurie, karen@thelauriefamily.com

For Silent Auction Proxy Bids: auction@laketahoeschool.org

Ski with an Olympic Medalist!! What could be more fun and exciting!!

Get Freestylin' with Shannon Bahrke

at Squaw Next Winter!

You, your family, a day of skiing at Squaw,

AND Olympic Medalist Shannon Bahrke

skis & has lunch with you!

Pictures are worth a thousand words... but she

promised to slow down to ski with you!

Shannon Says it Best!

"I am dedicating my post-Olympic time to supporting the development of our youth in school, sports and the arts. I am thrilled to be with the Lake Tahoe School at the Crystal Ball and supporting the fundraising for scholarships to allow students that could not otherwise afford to attend the school to receive a scholarship and spark their dreams of success in school, sports, the arts and life! Thank-you for inviting me to be a part of your great event!"

The Biography of an Olympian...

“I grew up in Tahoe City and started skiing when I was three years old and grew up at all of the different resorts around Lake Tahoe. I made my first turns at Homewood Resort. When I knew a little bit more about what I was doing I expanded her horizons and bought a season pass at Alpine Meadows and then moved to Squaw Valley to fine tune my skills when I started skiing freestyle.

People always ask me how I got into the sport of Freestyle and the truth is that I was brought in kicking and screaming. When I was 12, the head coach of the Squaw Valley Freestyle Team and a good friend of my family, Ray deVre, decided that I had what it took to be great at Freestyle. He saw that I was athletic, an unruly child, and just a little crazy. He would call me every day and after a couple of months I told him I would come out and try it if he’d stop pestering me.

The moment I stepped out onto the mogul course I tumbled all the way to the bottom and immediately fell in love with the sport. Back in the day when freestyle was truly “freestyle” we had to compete in all three disciplines which are ballet (I know what you’re thinking), moguls, and aerials. I wasn’t always destined to become a world class mogul skier; I actually made my first junior national team in ballet with the music of Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock & Roll.” As time wore on and I began competing at the national level I found out that mogul skiing was my true love and eventually specialized in it. During all of my early skiing madness I was also playing softball and track (not my strong sports), soccer, biking, and water skiing. At school I had learned how to play the trumpet and played in three different bands (symphonic, wind ensemble, and jazz band). I also maintained a 3.5 GPA through all of high school.

When I graduated high school and the time finally came to make some decisions about my future I made the tough choice of moving away from home and moving to Salt Lake City. I was accepted at the University of Utah and my goals were to make the U.S. Freestyle Team, make the University of Utah soccer team, or play trumpet in the University of Utah marching band. I tried out for the soccer team. I didn’t make the team, but I won the United States Ski Team Selection Event in December of 1998 and earned a spot on the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. So at that point I did not have to try out for the marching band, thank goodness because I am a much better skier than trumpet player.
My first year on the team, I skied to my first podium in Japan and was elevated to the “A” team, where I have remained since then. The rest is history. I kept improving on the World Cup circuit with an impressive 22 podium finishes and ultimately skied my way to an Olympic silver medal. In Whistler I was blessed in my final Olympic competition with a Bronze medal which is a fantastic way to end my career as a freestyle skier."

Name: "Ski With An Olympic Medalist!"

Description: Lift tickets at Squaw Valley for your family, lunch, and a day of skiing with Shannon Bahrke from 10am to 4pm

Value: PRICELESS!

Dates & Restrictions: Date must be reserved well in advance with Shannon and be agreed upon by her. Should Shannon need to cancel after a final date has been determined Shannon will reschedule the ski day at a new mutually agreeable date between herself and the winning bidder. Shannon will ski with the family for a full day of skiing starting at 10 AM and ending at 4 pm. The ski day will take place at Squaw Valley, USA or at another mutually agreeable mountain. Should another mountain be the preference of the winning bidder The winning bidder will need to purchase lift tickets for all skiers in their group including Shannon for the day of skiing. The ski day with Shannon will need to take place in the 2010/11 ski season or the winning bidder forfeits their ski day with Shannon.

Donor: Shannon Barhke

For More Info: Contact Karen Laurie, karen@thelauriefamily.com

For Silent Auction Proxy Bids: auction@laketahoeschool.org

Coveted Class Creations from LTS Students!

Coveting a Class Creation?

These gorgeous works of art that the fantastic students

at LTS created are sure to be crowd pleasers!

“Under the Sea” - Class Project

This underwater scene was created using mixed-media methods. The process was FUN for the youngest group at Lake Tahoe School. First, they placed pieces of multicolored tissue paper dipped in glue to the canvas. Then, using brushes they painted the entire surface with water color paints. The Pre-K 4 students painted and decorated wooden fish. The Pre-K 3 class decorated gold fish netting which was cut into animal shapes and permanently applied them to the canvas. Every time you look at this piece in your home, you might just be inspired to book a Caribbean vacation!

Value: Priceless

Donor: Pre-K 3 and 4

“Autumn Harvest” - Class Project

“Autumn Harvest” began with the students applying a faux finish background to the canvas. Wire sculptures were made and applied to the acrylic painted tree. The students then embossed their names on metal and these were applied using a permanent adhesive bond. The students also embossed and cut-out metal leaves that were applied. Half spheres were painted with metallic paint and applied to the canvas. This is a beautiful, whimsical piece that will make a statement in any room in your house!

Value: Priceless

Donor: Kindergarten and 7th Grade

“Winter Reflection” - Class Project

This piece began with a multi-layered background. The sky was faux painted while the lower parts were painted solid to create background scenery. The students used metal embossing to create their names, which frame the piece. Snowflakes, animals and other objects were cut out of metal, engraved and applied to the canvas. Winter, in this work of art, is a time of year to be celebrated with its colorful, reflective accents!

Value: Priceless

Donor: 3rd and 4th Grades

"Spring Fling" Class Project

Spring Fling is a mixed-media collage made by 1st and 6th grade students. The collage incorporates hand-made Japanese Rice Paper. The tree is painted with acrylic paint. Animals, painted in water color were added as accents. Additionally, the first graders thumb-printed flowers with acrylic paint. A UV resistant matte finish was sprayed on at the end to preserve this beautiful piece for years to come.

Value: Priceless

Donor: 1st and 6th Grades

“Summer Days” - Class Project

Framed in metal embossed names, this piece will be bright and fun in any room. The background is sponge-painted and the tree is painted in acrylic and enhanced with Lino-cut printing of leaves. The artwork in and around the tree are the 2nd graders ideas of “summer knowledge” depicted in Pen and Ink on hand-made paper. The poetry surrounding the tree is hand written by the students in permanent ink. A UV matte finish was sprayed on the piece to keep it looking “fresh” for years to come.

Value: Priceless

Donor: 2nd and 5th Grades

For More Info: Contact Karen Laurie, karen@thelauriefamily.com

For Silent Auction Proxy Bids: auction@laketahoeschool.org

October Break on the Big Island of Hawaii!

Ume, Umemau...

means

"Come to Hawaii"

Bring your family to the famed Kohala Coast on the Big Island.

Stay at the Mauna Lani Fairways Townhome over October Break...

Enjoy the Aloha!

Tales from a Mauna Lani Paradise!

The Big Island of Hawaii is an ecological phenomenon, with most of the globe's ecosystems all in one spot, from new land formed by volcanic activity to deserts.

The Mauna Lani Fairways townhomes are located along the volcanic Kohala coast of Hawaii, boasting pristine beaches, excellent sailing, scuba, golf, tennis. A turn-key resort, the Mauna Lani has everything you need to just relax in the trade winds and while away the days.

The townhome is gorgeously appointed, newly purchased and designed. The 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse comfortably accommodates a family or two couples.

While you take in the island's beauty, enjoy a private members-only beach club at the Mauna Lani Resort and guest rates at the exquisite Orchid, a neighboring property boasting the best sushi restaurant on the island, Norio's.

Golf, a spa day, and health club access are all yours during your 5 night stay over October Break. If you'd like to stay longer, extra nights are available based on availability & purchase.

If you feel adventurous, there are many gorgeous hiking, kayaking and secluded "locals" beach spots on the island... Mau Mae beach at the Mauna Kea, Hapuna beach, a hike to the black sands of Kiholo, complete with the Queen's Bath, a lava tube filled with fresh water to dive into.

If you don't feel like cooking up a storm in the Fairway's gourmet kitchen, culinary adventures await on the Kohala coast, and up-island, on the Parker Ranch in Waimea. Enjoy a leisurely and surprisingly delicious fresh lunch at Merriman's Café in the King's Shops at Waikaloa. Craving a Mexican feast? Visit Tres Hombres, in Kawaehae. Bamboo in Hawi is delicious, and the shop in the restaurant offers the most beautiful Koa furniture, art, photos, jewelry and clothing, all locally made. Up-island is Merriman's, the flagship gourmet eatery in Waimea town.

Aloha Nui Loa!

Name: "October Break in Hawaii"

Description: 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse at the Mauna Lani Fairways

Value: Priceless

Restrictions: Offered during October Break

Dates: 5 nights during Lake Tahoe School's October Break

Donor: Wendi Lane

For More Info: Contact Karen Laurie, karen@thelauriefamily.com

For Silent Auction Proxy Bids: auction@laketahoeschool.org

Spectacular Hollywood Beach Oceanfront Home!

Think Summer, Think So. Cal on the Beach!

Bring your family right to sandy shores in Southern California!

Just a short flight from Tahoe, and you are sitting on the sunny beach!

Step out on your deck in the morning and Hollywood Beach unfolds in front of you, just south of Ventura, California and minutes from the Oxnard Airport.

A modern, newly remodeled So Cal masterpiece, this home is set for a family ready for fun in the sun! Enjoy views of the Channel Islands. Charter a boat locally and take a day trip to Anacapa Island. Restaurants and activities abound within walking distance.

Name: "Oceanfront Home on Hollywood Beach"

Description: Enjoy this oceanfront home on Hollywood Beach near Ventura, CA.

Value: $2000

Restrictions:

Dates: Expires May 8, 2011

Donor: Montessori Center School

For More Info: Contact Karen Laurie, karen@thelauriefamily.com

For Silent Auction Proxy Bids: auction@laketahoeschool.org

Make Yourself at Home on Stinson Beach

See for Miles, the Pacific Rolling.

Come Enjoy this Private Stinson Beach Villa for 12!

Relax on beautiful Stinson Beach, a San Francisco traditional getaway!

Come enjoy the Pacific Ocean, Relax in this Gorgeous Private Villa!

Are you looking for that spectacular, unforgettable place that you will just not want to leave? The house was remodeled with all green products in 2007 and has a completely new luxury kitchen with a La Cornue stove, fireplace and pizza-oven, a 12 foot door that opens up the whole kitchen to the ocean and let's you step out onto a deck that feels like an extension of the kitchen. Walk down a few steps and enjoy the gas fire pit on the new stone deck surrounded by flowers and the largest aloe plant you have ever seen. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening drink in the brand new hot tub while watching the stars or the west Marin coast line and Pacific Ocean. The kids will have plenty of fun in the play house, in the sand box or on the swing set - or down at the beach which you reach through a private walkway in only 2 minutes.

A favorite ritual in the morning will surely be taking the 5 minute walk to picturesque downtown Stinson Beach, get a coffee at the coffee stand and a newspaper at the market and either sit down on the bench and chat with the bikers and other coffee drinkers or bring it back home and put your feet up and marvel at the beauty of the ocean.

The main house has 3 bedrooms and two baths on the second floor. Wake up in the king bed in the master bedroom, look to the West and see the ocean or look to the East and watch the morning fog lifting from the hills. Enjoy the evening in the beautiful sun room over looking the ocean or go out on the balcony with a glass of wine and a chess set and let the sound of the waves calm your soul. For a perfect day, light a fire in the fire place before you crawl into bed with a good book. The second bedroom offers a queen bed and access to a balcony facing the hills, while the third bedroom faces the ocean and has a twin bed with a trundle.

Only steps away, the cottage offers two more bedrooms - one with a queen bed and one with two bunk-beds (4 beds) as well as a full bath.

Name: "At Home on Stinson Beach"

Description: 7 nights use of both the main house and the cottage, for 12 people

Value: $5000

Restrictions: Winner pays cleaning fees

Dates: Subject to availability

Donor: Lovisa Rubin

For More Info: Contact Karen Laurie, karen@thelauriefamily.com

For Silent Auction Proxy Bids: auction@laketahoeschool.org