This Just In!

We are SOOOOO excited to announce several new developments in our event:

1. Christine Bronstein has generously offered to donate a book to EVERY attendee and will stay for an exclusive Book Signing!

Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God: 51 Women Reveal the Power of Positive Female Connection. 

2. Susan Schneider Williams has agreed to donate one of her beautiful paintings to our event!    www.susanschneider.com








3.   Our Raffle Baskets are all set! Here are the themes, recreating our top 10 from the last 10 years!

• The Spanish Table
• That's Italian!
• “Devil’s Daughter”/Shades of Grey
• Marin Fresh Farmer’s Market
• Wine Lovers
• Chocolate Delight
• All in One BBQ
• Coffee/Tea and Me
• Replenish & Renew
• Dog'on Fun

**Dont forget to register by April 10th to get discount!!**

Our Famous Silent Auction Items are Rolling In!

Here is just a sample of what donors have given us so far!

*Unique/Priceless Item   /  Donor / Value
Pixar Animation Studios ~ Tour & lunch for 6  ~   priceless
Italian Harvest Dinner for 8 by LeeAnn Bartolini and Renee Gambardella Hayes - $800.00
Chez Mauvais ~ Surf & Turf dinner for 8 by Gwen and Hamp Mauvais ~ $600.00
Price Family Dealerships ~ vintage car personal tour & catered lunch~ $600.00 
Benefit Cosmetics ~ "Beauty Bash"  ~   $500.00
Milvali Salon & Cosmetics  ~ "A Day of Beauty"  ~    $250.00
The Marine Mammal Center   ~  Private Tour for 20  ~   priceless
Zobha Shopping Party for 6! ~ priceless
Adventure
Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center ~ 10 tickets! $100 
SF Bay Adventures ~ 2 Gift Certificates     $370.00
Pier 39 ~Family Fun Pack of tickets for boating, carousel, aquarium, 7D experience     $264.00
Blue & Gold Fleet ~ 4 cruise tickets     $104.00
Blue Waters Kayaking ~2 hour double kayak rental on Tomales Bay     $70.00
Hearst Castle ~ Experience Tour for 2    $50.00
Dining
Sorella Café   ~ gift certificate     $50.00
The Melting Pot   ~  gift certificate    $46.00 
Saylor's Restaurant & Bar ~  gift certificate   $50  
Lovejoy's Tea Room   ~   High Tea for Two     $23
Gift Certificate   
Eric Schumacher Photography   ~   photograph session & $500 gift card     $1,350.00
Neiman Marcus ~ $250 Gift Certificate  
Alpha Dog  ~ $25 gift card    
A Child's Delight  ~$25.00 gift certificate    
Gala  ~ $25.00 gift certificate 
Overnight   
Bolinas Cottage ~Weekend Stay    $1,000.00
Asti Ranch ~ Weekend Getaway in Alexander Valley Rustic Egg House ~ $1000 
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa ~2 night stay     $200.00
Inn Marin ~ One night stay    $179.00
Hotel Shattuck  Plaza ~ One night stay $179.00
Tickets   
Lark Theatre ~ Membership     $150.00
Sonoma Raceway ~ 2 Indy Grand Prix tickets     $150.00
The Ross Valley Players  ~  4 tickets to 2 plays    $104.00
Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf ~4 admission tickets    $56.00
Ripley's Believe It or Not ~ 2 tickets to the museum and mirror maze     $43.98
Womens   
Margaret O'Leary  ~   beautiful sweater 
Origmai Owl Jewelry    ~  $150.00 gift certificate     $150.00
Misc
Crebassa's Auto Body~  Car Steam Cleaning     $300.00
Dharma Trading Co. ~ Tie-Dye Little Group Kit     $30.00
Osher Marin JCC  ~  3 month full facility family membership      $591.00 

Ways you can get involved!

Become a Table Captain!
If you have been moved by the work of Center for Domestic Peace, here is your opportunity to share that inspiration with your community.
The seats of the Luncheon are filled by a team of committed Table Captains who invite friends, family, and community. Being a Table Captain is a fulfilling way to partner with Center for Domestic Peace, have your community learn more about your passion, and help make the Luncheon a successful event.

If you’re interested in becoming a Table Captain, please email mhedlund@c4dp.org

Before April 10, tables are $750, tickets are $75. Price goes up to $85/$850 in April!

Sponsor the Luncheon
We rely on sponsorships to cover the cost of the luncheon so most of the profit goes directly to support our services and the people who use them!

If you’re interested in sponsoring in 2013, please email mhedlund@c4dp.org

Announcing our Keynote Speaker and Emcee for 10th Annual Event

We are delighted to announce Christine Bronstein, founder of www.abandofwives.com, will be our keynote speaker! She is an editor of and contributor to the anthology Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God: 51 Women Reveal the Power of Positive Female Connection.  Her articles have appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Forbes.com,Huffington Post and more.


Our emcee and hostess will be Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, PhD ("Doctora Marisol"), Clinical Psychologist with Marin Health and Human Services, host of "Nuestros Niños" radio show and www.nuestrosninos.com.

It should be a festive and lively event. Look for Registration to open Mid-February!! 

Below is information from LAST YEAR....stay tuned for frequent updates this year...we plan to sell out so register early!

2012 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

We have over 300 wonderful supporters and partners joining us this Friday. If you would like to contact us, please call 457-2464!

RAFFLE BASKET THEMES!

Please find below this list of specially themed raffle baskets, all named after songs by Kathryn Keats. Raffle tickets are $5, or 3 for $10. Baskets will be given away throughout the program.

NAME OF BASKET - DESCRIPTION
After the Rain- Rain purifies and renews the earth. Items in this basket will aid you in reflection, inner peace and striving for personal renewal.
Buy A Dream- Unlock the joys and mystery of dreaming with this basket filled with dream-themed goodies.
Just a Little Bit- A basket filled with a fun meal for 2!  Everything you need to have a nice picnic lunch including wine and food.  Grab your basket and jet to a scenic setting and enjoy!
That Baby's Cryin'- This basket will be sure to soothe that new bundle of joy that has recently joined your family or of someone you know.  Also a little something for the new parents might be hidden amongst the treats.
Peace Rock Me to Sleep- Do you find it hard to fall asleep at night? Enjoy these items that help you sleep and promote inner peace.
Ocean- Enjoy the beauty and serenity of our oceans with sounds and fragrances to calm and pamper.  Ocean themed gifts and treasures will be sure to transport you to a secluded beach on a sunny warm day with the waves splashing the sands.
Far Far Away- With selected items from The Spanish Table, enjoy food, wine, and tableware from the distant shores of Spain and Portugal!
Make It Last- A romantic basket, sure to give the winner something to giggle about!
Covered in Love- What a better way to say I love you, than with a basket filled with chocolate themed goodies! For the chocolate lover in all of us!

Adding Daily to our Silent Auction!

The donations from our wonderful supports keep coming in. Don't miss this opportunity to win some of the best deals in town!

Our big new item - Oliver Ranch Tour- bid for a ticket or buy the whole private tour for a group of your friends!

"The Oliver Ranch is an exquisite place and an extraordinary idea." – Joan Simon

Located in the heart of Sonoma County, 70 miles north of San Francisco, and known internationally for its wineries and scenic pleasures, the Oliver Ranch is home to 18 remarkable site-specific installations.

Also:

Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance 2012 - 4 general admission passes plus 4 logo-etched wineglasses
Overnight in a fabulous Bolinas Cottage 
Marin County Mart Birthday Party!
3 Hour Boat Tour on Rescue One, Marin County Sherrif's Boat.
Tickets to  Beach Blanket Babylon
Dine Around Marin! Restaurants include Sol Food, Frantoio Restaurant, Broken Drum,Sorella Café, The Melting Pot, Marin Brewing Company, Moylan's, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and more!
Pamper yourself with certificates from Evo Spa, Strawberry Village Dental Care, Body by X Skill Development & Training Center,  Shibui Garden Hot Tub Spa,  Altogether Different Hair Design, Bon Air Health
Take advantage of services from Marin Cleaners, Cain's Tires, Spacial Design, The Ragged Sailor Gallery & Framery, etc! 

More items are added everyday! Look for our guide a few days before the event for a sneak peak!