Auction Items
The following is a selection of featured auction items.
We have a huge variety of other items that are not listed here.
Dinner is served . . . by a champion!
Enjoy a special dinner prepared in your home for you and five family members or friends. You’ll enjoy a meal hand-prepared by award-winning Chef James Aptakin. Expect an amazing meal from the first-place winner on “Big Bash Caterers” on the Food Network. This amazing package is rarely offered, so don’t miss out on bidding during our live auction.
A whole new you – from Tangles Salon
One lucky winner in the silent auction will receive a haircut, color, manicure, pedicure and waxing from Tangles Salon. Just in time for the holidays, you’ll be pampered and leave relaxed and looking spectacular. This package is valued at more than $300, but the brand new look you get will be priceless!
A year of desserts
Make 2012 the year of amazing deserts! This silent auction item includes six fabulous cakes and six other desserts—one a month for all of 2012! Enjoy the culinary creations of some of Solano County’s finest bakers, and treat your family and friends to a year of delectable delights!
Jumpstart your workout!
Enjoy $250 worth of personal training services at Active Lifestyles when you win this silent auction item. A personal trainer is a great way to get on track with exercise, learn new routines and have an exercise partner to encourage and challenge you. Plus you’ll receive great products from Vacaville Nutrition Shop. Get ready to sweat your way into a healthier 2012 with this exciting opportunity.
Dog grooming from Groomingdales
Even Fido deserves to look great this holiday season, too! One lucky pet is going to receive complementary grooming because his people won this raffle item. Our 2010 raffle items are better than ever, so be ready to purchase your tickets and try your luck!
Christmas tree extraordinaire!
Larry of Larry’s Produce fame will deliver a beautiful, pick of the lot Christmas tree to one lucky silent auction winner. To make sure what’s under your tree looks as good as the tree itself, Larry will also provide custom gift wrap for up to 15 presents. No need to stress this holiday season—Larry makes “decking the halls” a pleasure!
Can you hear me now?
Forget frustrating Bluetooth headsets that make your phone conversations sound like you’re in a cave, Instead, take home a Jawbone headset from AT&T—one of the best Bluetooth headsets available today. Offered in the silent auction, this is always a popular item at Leaven auctions!
For the princesses in your life
Enjoy a beauty party for six girls (ages 6 – 11) at the Serenity Day Spa. The girls will feel like royalty, and you’ll be the parent or grandparent who made their dreams of looking like a princess come true! Offered in our silent auction.
Worth coming out of the man cave for. . . .
Men, you’ll want to bid on this firing range experience, offered in our silent auction. For beginners or pros, you’ll enjoy a session geared to your experience level.
Golfing Experience for Four
Enjoy a round of golf for four at the Green Valley Country Club, plus a lesson with golf pro Steve Walker. Lunch in the clubhouse is included. This silent auction item makes a great gift, or a well-deserved treat for you and your golfing friends.
A week in Lake Tahoe
We’re blessed to have some fantastic “tourist destinations” within driving distance, but how often do we take advantage of them? You can change that when you win this week at a Tahoe timeshare. Add in a sailing lesson, and you’ll have a vacation that will be unforgettable! Offered in our live auction.
Throw an unforgettable party
You can host the best party of the year—and get to enjoy it, too! This “party-in-a-box” includes event management, a band and a photographer. Perfect for an anniversary, graduation, or another event that deserves a memorable celebration. Offered in our live auction, this item has a minimum opening bid of $1,500.
Hot Stone Massage
Learn a whole new way to spell R-E-L-A-X with this hot stone massage from Bella Renew Massage. Offered in our silent auction, this opportunity will leave you sighing for more.
Dog Training with Francesca Marsh
Tired of being taken on a walk by your over-eager puppy or dog? Wondering how you can learn to spell “dog language”? Don’t resort to barking and howling at the moon. Instead, bid on this silent auction opportunity to receive dog training from Francesca Marsh, and turn your loveable but disobedient pooch into a great companion for after-dinner walks.
Maggie Ferrari Jewelry Design
Three opportunities to receive a piece of beautiful jewelry from Maggie Ferrari Jewelry Design await you at our silent auction, Whether you fancy pearls, amber or jasper, we have a beautiful piece of jewelry just waiting for your bid!
Legoland
Wondering what to give the grandkids for Christmas? How about Legoland? They’ll be amazed at the newest exhibit, Star Wars “Miniland,” featuring famous scenes from the Star Wars movies made out of 1.5 million LEGO® bricks! Featured in our silent auction, this family pass is good for 4 kids (the little ones and the big ones, too!).
49ers Football
If you’re planning your fall around the San Francisco 49ers football schedule, you won’t want to miss bidding on this top fan souvenir—a signed football from the team! Always one of the most popular items in our silent auction!
Avia Hotel – Disneyland Trip
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! Does that make your heart race and start the endless loop of “It’s a small world after all. . .” in your mind? If so, come prepared to bid on a great package offered in our live auction. The lucky winner will get two nights at a Long Beach boutique hotel, passes to Disneyland and a $75 Disney cash card to cover the churros and Mickey balloons that make the day just perfect.
Del Dotto Winery
Want to make her fall in love with you all over again? Then come prepared to bid on a private cave tour and wine tasting at Del Dotto Winery. The evening includes use of a private limo for the evening to escort you and your date to the winery, followed by dinner at Rutherford Grill. Offered in our live auction.
Dr. Phil Foundation
Be a celebrity—or at least hang out where they do for a day! This live auction opportunity includes VIP tickets to tapings for Dr. Phil, The Doctors and Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, plus a tour of Paramount Studios. Hollywood, here you come!
Copart Package
Be part of the racing fun at the historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, the oldest venue on the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series! Fly directly to Pomona from Vacaville aboard the Copart Company Jet, enjoy excellent seats at the races, and receive a cooler filled with Copart racing hats, signed dragster, signed hero card, signed Copart racing plaque and two coffee mugs. A live auction item that’s sure to provide a highlight experience for the winner—and wonderful support for our Leaven kids!