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South African Photo Safari

You and your companion will have six unforgettable days on a South African Luxury Photo Safari! Your destination is Zulu Nyala game preserve where animals roam freely in southern Maputaland, one of the largest and most diverse conservation areas in South Africa. Previous visitors have seen elephants, rhinos, water buffalo, leopards and lions. Your trip includes three meals per day and two daily game drives in an open Land Rover to experience the thrill of up close viewing of the most spectacular wildlife on the continent. While you are away, Woof! Pet Sitting will provide eight days of pet sitting! Reservations subject to availability; pet sitting is for one animal. Donated by: Friends of the Marin Humane Society and Woof! Pet Sitting.
Value: $6,590

The Ultimate SF Giants Experience

Batter up! Four lucky guests will experience an exclusive field visit with the San Francisco Giants this season! A member of the Giants Executive Office will meet your group two hours prior to the first pitch to escort you onto the field. You will warm up with the Giants on the field for 30 minutes during batting practice. A majority of the field visits result in the chance to meet players and collect autographs/photos. You are welcome to bring a camera and one item per person to be autographed. Then enjoy the game in your four Lower Box Seats! Date is subject to availability. Donated by: The San Francisco Giants Community Fund.
Value: Batter Up!

One Week Stay in Costa Rican Beach House

The romance, the privacy, the beach, and the lush tropics of the Playa Grande Gold Coast will sweep you off your feet during a one-week stay in this beautiful Costa Rican home. Situated on the beach in the exclusive community of Palm Beach Estates, Casa Baula is a private three-bedroom, two-bath home that can easily accommodate six guests. Whether you choose a quiet beach idyll, or an active adventure (surfing, zip lines, golf, kayaking, sailing, etc.), you’ll love the romantic sunsets and the sounds of the surf during your stay. Concierge is included, as well as house cleaning three times during the week. A European chef is available for an additional fee. Contact the owners for a mutually agreed upon date (House is not available December 13, 2014–January 4, 2015. Must be used by April 26, 2015). Donated by: Friends of the Marin Humane Society.
Value: $4,000

Electrifying Drive in a Tesla Model S to the Post Ranch Inn

Take a road trip and spend a night in style! Drive a Tesla Model S with zero emissions, zero compromises, and zero petro fuel to the cliffs of Big Sur for an overnight stay at Post Ranch Inn - a sanctuary for the soul. Enjoy complimentary yoga, meditation and nature walks. The next morning, continental breakfast is provided from the beautiful Sierra Mar Restaurant. This is the ultimate destination for a luxurious escape blending rustic elegance, comfort and privacy. The Wall Street Journal describes the Tesla as, “one amazing car. I mean, hard-core amazing.” while Conde Nast Traveler includes Post Ranch Inn among its highly acclaimed Platinum Circle and Gold List. Hotel Stay is Sunday – Thursday night subject to availability. Donated by: Post Ranch Inn and Tesla Motors.
Value: $2,000

The Olympic Club Golf for Four

This is experience all golf lovers dream about. This is your opportunity to play a foursome of golf at the exclusive, private, Olympic Club in San Francisco! This prestigious club has two 18-hole golf courses, including the Lake Course which was redesigned in 1955 by the USGA’s official course architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. In 2012, the club hosted the U.S. Open Championship. So get your three golf buddies together and tee up. And the golf cart is included. This very special golf outing is donated by Edward and Pamela Rudloff.

Value: $1,200

Emeritus Vineyard Experience for Six

A gourmet lunch for six in the heart of Russian River Wine Country with pinot noir vines as far as the eye can see. Emeritus is the quintessential crafter of superb pinot noir and you will have the exclusive opportunity to spend a memorable day touring the winery and vineyards, tasting some of the world’s best pinot noir where it all begins. Learn from Emeritus’s expert team about their dry farming methods and other behind-the-scenes techniques used to produce wines of this quality. Winner will also receive a magnum of 2011 William Wesley Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir signed by the wine maker. Terrapin Transportation will provide three hours of luxury transportation. Donated by: Emeritus Vineyards and Terrapin Transportation.

Value: $1,000

For the Love of YOUR Animal: MHS Calendar Cover

CAT or DOG? Be the first to have the bragging rights to feature YOUR pet as the cover photo for the 2015 Marin Humane Society Calendar! This package includes your animal%u2019s image front and center, a professional photo sitting with Mary Small Photography at a mutually agreed-upon location, an 8x10%u2019 framed image of your choice, and a dozen calendars to share with your friends.

Sonoma Meritage Dinner Party at Your Home

Enjoy a gourmet dinner for ten prepared in your home by renowned Chef Carlo Cavallo of Sonoma Meritage. Your personalized meal will include a bounty of fresh ingredients for a unique memorable dinning experience. Wine kindly provided by Barbed Oak Vineyard. Event will be scheduled at a mutually acceptable date and time; excludes holidays. Donated by: Sonoma Meritage and Barbed Oak Vineyard.
Value: $2,000

Marine Mammal Center Release Celebration

Oceans away! Take part in an exclusive experience—a VIP release celebration of rehabilitated seals, sea lions, sea otters, or other marine mammals back to the ocean with the Marine Mammal Center. Four guests will choose from three celebration dates this summer and your party will experience firsthand the final step in the marine mammal rehabilitation process—the release of healthy animals back to their ocean homes. The event will include a presentation by a Marine Mammal Center senior veterinary science staff member. Donated by: Marine Mammal Center.
Value: $1,000

Producer of the Day with the Alice Show

A rare opportunity! Alice 97.3 is home to the Bay Area’s number one morning show, Sarah & Vinnie. The morning crew invites you to come and watch their morning show from inside the studio. Not only will you enjoy this truly unique experience, including the chance to be on the air, but you will take home complimentary CD’s, t-shirts, PLUS a one of a kind tote bag made by Sarah Clark (host). Donated by: Alice 97.3.
Value: Priceless

	South African Photo Safari You and your companion will have six unforgettable days on a South African Luxury Photo Safari! Your destination is Zulu Nyala game preserve where animals roam freely in southern Maputaland, one of the largest and most diverse conservation areas in South Africa. Previous visitors have seen elephants, rhinos, water buffalo, leopards and lions. Your trip includes three meals per day and two daily game drives in an open Land Rover to experience the thrill of up close viewing of the most spectacular wildlife on the continent. While you are away, Woof! Pet Sitting will provide eight days of pet sitting! Reservations subject to availability; pet sitting is for one animal. Donated by: Friends of the Marin Humane Society and Woof! Pet Sitting. Value: $6,590
	The Ultimate SF Giants Experience Batter up! Four lucky guests will experience an exclusive field visit with the San Francisco Giants this season! A member of the Giants Executive Office will meet your group two hours prior to the first pitch to escort you onto the field. You will warm up with the Giants on the field for 30 minutes during batting practice. A majority of the field visits result in the chance to meet players and collect autographs/photos. You are welcome to bring a camera and one item per person to be autographed. Then enjoy the game in your four Lower Box Seats! Date is subject to availability. Donated by: The San Francisco Giants Community Fund. Value: Batter Up!
	One Week Stay in Costa Rican Beach House The romance, the privacy, the beach, and the lush tropics of the Playa Grande Gold Coast will sweep you off your feet during a one-week stay in this beautiful Costa Rican home. Situated on the beach in the exclusive community of Palm Beach Estates, Casa Baula is a private three-bedroom, two-bath home that can easily accommodate six guests. Whether you choose a quiet beach idyll, or an active adventure (surfing, zip lines, golf, kayaking, sailing, etc.), you’ll love the romantic sunsets and the sounds of the surf during your stay. Concierge is included, as well as house cleaning three times during the week. A European chef is available for an additional fee. Contact the owners for a mutually agreed upon date (House is not available December 13, 2014–January 4, 2015. Must be used by April 26, 2015). Donated by: Friends of the Marin Humane Society. Value: $4,000
	Electrifying Drive in a Tesla Model S to the Post Ranch Inn Take a road trip and spend a night in style! Drive a Tesla Model S with zero emissions, zero compromises, and zero petro fuel to the cliffs of Big Sur for an overnight stay at Post Ranch Inn - a sanctuary for the soul. Enjoy complimentary yoga, meditation and nature walks. The next morning, continental breakfast is provided from the beautiful Sierra Mar Restaurant. This is the ultimate destination for a luxurious escape blending rustic elegance, comfort and privacy. The Wall Street Journal describes the Tesla as, “one amazing car. I mean, hard-core amazing.” while Conde Nast Traveler includes Post Ranch Inn among its highly acclaimed Platinum Circle and Gold List. Hotel Stay is Sunday – Thursday night subject to availability. Donated by: Post Ranch Inn and Tesla Motors. Value: $2,000
	The Olympic Club Golf for Four This is experience all golf lovers dream about. This is your opportunity to play a foursome of golf at the exclusive, private, Olympic Club in San Francisco! This prestigious club has two 18-hole golf courses, including the Lake Course which was redesigned in 1955 by the USGA’s official course architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. In 2012, the club hosted the U.S. Open Championship. So get your three golf buddies together and tee up. And the golf cart is included. This very special golf outing is donated by Edward and Pamela Rudloff. Value: $1,200
	Emeritus Vineyard Experience for Six A gourmet lunch for six in the heart of Russian River Wine Country with pinot noir vines as far as the eye can see. Emeritus is the quintessential crafter of superb pinot noir and you will have the exclusive opportunity to spend a memorable day touring the winery and vineyards, tasting some of the world’s best pinot noir where it all begins. Learn from Emeritus’s expert team about their dry farming methods and other behind-the-scenes techniques used to produce wines of this quality. Winner will also receive a magnum of 2011 William Wesley Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir signed by the wine maker. Terrapin Transportation will provide three hours of luxury transportation. Donated by: Emeritus Vineyards and Terrapin Transportation. Value: $1,000
	For the Love of YOUR Animal: MHS Calendar Cover CAT or DOG? Be the first to have the bragging rights to feature YOUR pet as the cover photo for the 2015 Marin Humane Society Calendar! This package includes your animal%u2019s image front and center, a professional photo sitting with Mary Small Photography at a mutually agreed-upon location, an 8x10%u2019 framed image of your choice, and a dozen calendars to share with your friends.
	Sonoma Meritage Dinner Party at Your Home Enjoy a gourmet dinner for ten prepared in your home by renowned Chef Carlo Cavallo of Sonoma Meritage. Your personalized meal will include a bounty of fresh ingredients for a unique memorable dinning experience. Wine kindly provided by Barbed Oak Vineyard. Event will be scheduled at a mutually acceptable date and time; excludes holidays. Donated by: Sonoma Meritage and Barbed Oak Vineyard. Value: $2,000
	Marine Mammal Center Release Celebration Oceans away! Take part in an exclusive experience—a VIP release celebration of rehabilitated seals, sea lions, sea otters, or other marine mammals back to the ocean with the Marine Mammal Center. Four guests will choose from three celebration dates this summer and your party will experience firsthand the final step in the marine mammal rehabilitation process—the release of healthy animals back to their ocean homes. The event will include a presentation by a Marine Mammal Center senior veterinary science staff member. Donated by: Marine Mammal Center. Value: $1,000
	Producer of the Day with the Alice Show A rare opportunity! Alice 97.3 is home to the Bay Area’s number one morning show, Sarah & Vinnie. The morning crew invites you to come and watch their morning show from inside the studio. Not only will you enjoy this truly unique experience, including the chance to be on the air, but you will take home complimentary CD’s, t-shirts, PLUS a one of a kind tote bag made by Sarah Clark (host). Donated by: Alice 97.3. Value: Priceless