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Golden Pig Ticket Drawing

Want a shot at those high-dollar live auction items without even raising your bid paddle? Buy a Golden Ticket to enter a special drawing the night of the event. The lucky winner of this drawing will have his/her choice of one of the live auction items to take home.

Tickets are $100 each. A limited number will be sold at the event. Ticketholders must be present in the ballroom to win.

Our donors provided us with an amazing array of auction items in 2007. There will be even more tempting items up for bid in 2008! To donate an auction item, click here or call 206-695-7551. Proceeds from the auction will help ACRS continue to provide hope and opportunity in 30 languages to over 21,000 low-income people.

For a look at last year's silent auction items, click here.

Boeing 777 Flight Deck Engineering Simulator Ride

Command the flight deck of a Boeing 777 airplane. With you at the flight controls of a fixed-base 777 Engineering Simulator, take off, fly and land at several airports for two hours at Boeing Field. This package is valid for up to four people who must be at least 12 years of age. The schedule is to be mutually agreed upon by the purchaser and Boeing Flight Deck Engineering within a six month period form the date of the auction.
Thanks to Boeing

Palm Springs Week-long Getaway

Escape and enjoy a week at the Desert Princess Resort and Country Club, in Palm Springs, California. You and five of your guests will stay in this fuly furnished home, located right on the fairway. Stay cool in the sun at one of the resort's 32 pools! (This package is not available in February.)
Thanks to Kareen and Hank Queen

Banyan Tree by Sarah Savidge

Sarah Savidge uses painting as a way of interpeting her experiences and expressing new growth and renewal. The recipient of an Artist Trust GAP Grant, Sarah's work is represented by Berman/Turner Projects in Los Angeles, Jan Weiss Gallery in New York and the Seattle Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery. This acrylic painting on wood measures 38" x 35".
Thanks to Cora Edmonds and Phil Crean

Travel in China for Two

Join a tour group for an all-inclusive eight-day trip to Beijing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Your journey to the China's wonders includes accommodations at four-star hotels, three delicious meals per day, transportation in China and entrance tickets to various sites. Air fare is not included.
Thanks to Holiday China China

Pig Roast for 40

Atop Queen Anne overlooking Elliot Bay and the Olympics beyond, the home of John Kephart and Mitch Acevedo is the setting for this evening event. With ample room to seat forty on an outdoor deck and an interior dining room surrounded by an art collection to rival a museum, this urban paradise is a perfect backdrop for a festive yet stylish Pig Roast, along with wine, beer, accompaniments and desserts to compliment the dinner. Chef prepared salmon will also be on the menu.
Arrange schedule for a mutually agreed upon time with donor. Package expires one year from date of issue.
Thanks to Mitch Acevedo

Husky Football Extravaganza

Four Husky fans will ride to Husky Stadium on John Buller's yacht, The Special Event. John is Tully's CEO, the founder of the Husky Navy, and the former Executive Director of the UW Alumni Association. You'll start at Lake Union and travel through Ship Canal to stern-gate with other fans on Lake Washington. After the Dawgs win, you'll celebrate all the way back and disembark at Lake Union. Four football tickets and a Husky team-autographed football are included. Outing is to be arranged at a mutually agreeable time with donor. Valid during the 2007 football season.
Thanks to John Buller and
University of Washington intercollegiate Athletics

Cocktail Party for 20

Throw a fabulous party for your friends including five hors d'oeuvres and wine for 20 and let Wild Orchid Catering do the work. All you have to do is take the credit! Arrange a mutually agreed upon date with donor. Package expires one year from date of issue.
Thanks to Wild Orchid

Holland America Cruise

The winning bidder will enjoy an outside cabin for a seven-night Caribbean, Mexico or Alaska (May and September) sailing valid one year from event date and subject to availability. Caribbean cruises include Ft. Lauderdale or Tampa round-trip; Mexico cruises include San Diego roundtrip; and Alaska cruises include Seattle or Vancouver roundtrip. Package expires one year from date of issue.
Thanks to Holland America

Buddy Scooter

With 49cc of eco-friendly power, the Buddy 50 will take you and a passenger around town in style. The Buddy 50 is practical transportation for your daily commute, or just plain fun for blasting around the neighborhood. And with fuel efficiency around 100 mpg, you'll breeze passed the gas pump. Winning bidder will pay set up, tax and licensing at the dealership.
Thanks to Ducati Seattle

English Tea and Knitting Party

Camille DeSantis and Main Street Yarn in Mill Creek invite you and seven friends to an afternoon of knitting and a charming English tea party. A knitting instructor will provide lessons, and each guest will receive all supplies for a beginner-level knitting project.
Thanks to Camille DeSantis and Main Street Yarn

2008 U.S. Open Package

The U.S. Open is the jewel of USGA competitions. The event has evolved into one of the most prestigious championships, with many of the game's greatest players having captured this coveted title. The winning bidder will enjoy two tickets to this event, June 14 and 15, 2008, at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in beautiful La Jolla, California. Airfare is included.
Thanks to Dennis Shiroma and Alaska Airlines

Private Dinner Party Prepared by Chef Ethan Stowell

Chef Ethan Stowell, owner of Union and Tavolata restaurants, will bring a culinary adventure to your party of eight, right in your own home. Chef Stowell's creations, made with the freshest ingredients, will be paired with wines from Trey Busch's Sleight of Hand Winery. Gather your foodie friends for this exclusive experience. This package is not available for the Golden Pig Ticket drawing.
Thanks to Ethan Stowell and Trey Busch's Sleight of Hand Winery

Japanese Byobu Screen by Oh-en Tanaka

This original, hand-painted Japanese Byobu screen of a mountain cherry tree is by celebrated Kyoto artist Oh-en Tanaka. Tanaka 's versatility in subject matter, superb mastery of color, and exquisite composition puts him in a league with the great masters. The screen measures 36" h x 72" w. Tanaka's work can be found at Azuma Gallery.
Thanks to Azuma Gallery

Raise the Paddle, Raise the Roof!

Join community supporters who are investing in the Asian Pacific American community's future and building a new home for ACRS. The 82,000-square foot facility will open in 2008 to 23,000 clients. We hope everyone will participate at whatever level they are able.
Thanks to YOU!

Four-Night Stay and Foursome of Golf in Palm Desert, California

Get away to sunny Palm Desert, California. With four nights' accommodations in a luxurious, one-bedroom vacation home at Club Intrawest, you'll feel right at home and be only a step away from the links. This package is paired with a foursome of golf at Desert Willow Golf Resort, where golf is more than just a game. The resort is ranked the #1 Public Access golf facility in Southern California. Tee times are valid June 1 to September 30, 2008, Monday through Thursday after 11 a.m.
Thanks to Club Intrawest and Desert Willow Golf Resort

Tour the International District

Seattle's International District is perhaps the only area in the continental United States where Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, African Americans, Vietnamese, Koreans and Cambodians, settled together and built one neighborhood. Tour the ID with Bob Santos, known affectionately as "Uncle Bob," who has dedicated his life to opening doors of opportunity for all communities who have been ignored because of prejudice and poverty. This tour includes wit, charm and a dim sum for 10 people. Please contact ACRS office to schedule. Package expires one year from date of issue.
Thanks to Bob Santos and the Hon. Sharon Tomiko Santos

Take a Cruise – Jus' Because

Six lucky people will cruise the Puget Sound, savor fine wines, delicious appetizers and a gourmet feast with ACRS Board Vice President Rob Harris and his wife, Wanna, aboard their 72' yacht, Jus' Because. Arrangements should be made with the donor for a mutually agreed upon date and time.
Thanks to Rob Harris and Wanna Keownapaporn

South African Photo Safari for Two

Spend six days and six nights in South Africa, where I Dreamed of Africa was filmed. You and a guest will take daily trips with experienced guides to the largest and most diverse conservation areas, home to elephants, rhinos, leopards, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and more. This package includes four-star accommodations and meals and expires two years after purchase date. Airfare, personal beverages, and phone calls are not included. Reservations are scheduled with Mardi Newman. Expires two years after purchase date.

Race Car Ride with Jeff Barstow

Have you ever experienced over 300 horsepower unbridled by silly things like speed limits, or wondered what it would be like to ride in one of the world's top sports cars driven at the very limit of its ability? Ride along in Jeff Barstow's race-prepared Porsche 996 GT3 at a regional race event at either Pacific Raceways or Bremerton Raceway. Arrange schedule for a mutually agreed upon time with donor. Package expires one year from date of issue.
Thanks to Jeff Barstow

Dinner for Six at the Bistro at The Ruins

The Ruins is a private dining club that has been serving Seattle since 1993. Its accomodating atmosphere offers four luxurious dining experiences: The Dining Room, The Chocolate Room, The Ballroom, and the very private Maisonette. With this certificate for dinner for six, you're sure to have a very memorable, and not to mention delicious, affair.
Thanks to The Ruins

Hyatt Regency Caribbean Luxury

Enjoy a five-night stay and roundtrip airfare for two to your choice of either the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman or Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino. Both are five-star, beach-front resorts, with state-of-the-art amenities and service that put them miles above other resorts in the Caribbean Isles. Either way, you'll enjoy a luxury tropical retreat.
American Airlines flight only valid from the 48 contiguous United States or Canada to any American Airlines destination in Mexico or the Caribbean. The certificate expires one year from issue date and all reservations are subject to availability. 2007 Airline blackout dates for the Carribean are Nov 24-25; Dec 20-26, 29-31. 2008 airline blackout dates TBD. Taxes and ground transportation not included.

ACRS Board Wine Cellar

A great addition to your wine cellar or great fodder to create one! Enjoy local Washington State wines, hand-selected by the discerning palates of the ACRS Board.
Thanks to the ACRS Board of Directors

Dinner at the Fire Station

Feast on a delicious meal with local heroes. The firefighters at Station 17, in Seattle's University District, will prepare and serve dinner for six -- right in the station! What better way to spend an evening than with the men and women who protect and serve our community! Please call two weeks in advance to schedule.
Thanks to Station 17, Seattle Fire Department

Colorado Ski Package

Experience the beauty the Rocky Mountains and the luxury of the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa in Colorado for three nights. This prime ski-in/ski-out 1,700 acre mountain resort is nestled in the base of the Rocky Mountains and is eight miles west of Vail. This package includes airfare for two. The Park Hyatt accommodations exclude January 1 though March 31. American Airlines flights are only valid in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada and are subject to availability. Both lodging and air transportation certificates expire one year from issue date.

Luly Yang Couture

Each Luly Yang gown is a graceful mystery, timeless and elegant. Her creations are crafted from the finest European and Asian satin, silk and lace, treasures brought back to us from her travels. This $1,000 gift certificate will be applied toward your purchase of a couture gown at Luly Yang.
Thanks to Luly Yang

Lake Washington Sailing Cruise

On the finely fitted, 65-foot Mallory Todd, you'll sail wherever the winds take you on Lake Washington until returning to South Lake Union. This four-hour cruise for up to 40 people (including crew) is the ideal way to enjoy Seattle's evergreen wonderland, away from the bustle of city streets. Typical trips raise bridges from Lake Union to Lake Washington, go through an active sea-going canal and pass the University of Washington, where it is possible to get glimpses of beautiful lakeside properties.
Thanks to Sailing Heritage Society

One Week in Beautiful Bend, Oregon

This fabulous three-bedroom, vacation home is conveniently located within minutes of world-class golf courses, Mt. Bachelor, scenic trails, a vibrant downtown and much more. After hiking, playing tennis or swimming, relax in this comfortable home with understated modern decor and amenities that include wireless high-speed internet, fireplace and deep soaking tub. Two tickets to any of the Cascades Theatrical Company's six main stage productions during the 2007-2008 season in Bend are also included.
Thanks to Rhon White and Cascades Theatrical Company

Suite 410 Cocktail Party for 30

Get a taste of Suite 410, one of Seattle's hottest "it" spots, with a happy hour cocktail party. Thrill your guests with the club's ultra-hip interior and bar, which features both vintage and contemporary cocktails. Sleek and chic are two words to sum up Suite 410. Arrange schedule for a mutually agreed upon time with donor, only available on weekdays, from 2 to 5 p.m. Light appetizers are included.
Thanks to Suite 410