Reservations & Information

Bienvenue! Welcome to an Enchanted Evening in Paris. Prepare for an unforgettable night of exclusive wines, beautiful music, and the finest of dining. This year's auction gala offers a multitude of spectacular silent and live auction items, and of course, the company of a wonderful community.

Saturday, March 2, 2002
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Cocoanut Grove
400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

5:00 p.m.
Silent auction & wine tasting

7:00 p.m.
Dinner

7:45 p.m.
Multimedia presentation

8:00 p.m.
Live auction

10:00 p.m.
Item purchase and checkout

RESPONSE S'IL VOUS PLAIT
In the past this event has sold out, so make sure that you reserve your place early. Reservations are being accepted now. We also offer the opportunity for you to underwrite reservations for faculty to ensure that all of the Gateway community has an opportunity to participate in this extraordinary event.

RESERVATION PRICES
• From October through December 14, Gala Guest Savings: wine tasting, silent and live auction, entertainment and dinner. $75/person.
• After December 14, Gala Guest: wine tasting, silent and live auction, entertainment, and dinner:$90/person.
• Underwrite a reservation for faculty: $75/person.

TO PLACE A RESERVATION
There are many convenient ways to place a reservation:
• Complete the RSVP card that you received with your invitation to the event and return it to the school.
• Call the Auction Hotline at 423-0341, ext 342 to reserve your place.
• Send an e-mail message to Colleen Sullivan with your reservation information.

Make checks payable to Gateway School Auction and send them along with your reservation information to: Gateway School Auction Committee, 126 Eucalyptus Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Note: If you want to underwrite faculty reservations, add a note on your check and include the added donation of $75/faculty member to cover the cost.

NURISSO STROLLING STRINGS
The melodies of the Nurisso Strolling Strings promise to be perfect. With their own French flair, this popular San Francisco group will make you feel like you're sauntering down the Champs-Elysées Avenue as you share a glass of wine with friends and bid on silent auction items that are an absolute must for the evening.

PARIS, THE FASHION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
…has nothing on our own fashion divas. The dress for the evening can include exotic gowns, black tie, or your own classic upscale Santa Cruz look.

HAUTE CUISINE
France has set the standard for fine cuisine and this evening's menu follows in that tradition. The chef has promised an elaborate display of appetizers to be served during the silent auction. Dinner will delight your palate. This year we'll feature mahi-mahi with orange, mango, and cilantro cream sauce, and carved roast baron of beef. We'll also have a selection of salads including, Greek cucumber and feta cheese, Pacific noodle and shrimp, and Mediterranean tortellini. And oh yes, don't forget the decadent desserts that will be served as a finishing touch to your dinner. (Everything really is better with chocolate.)

ROBUST CABERNET, AROMATIC CHARDONNAY
What would an evening in Paris be without tantalizing your senses and soothing your soul with the finest of wine? Our award-winning wineries offer the unique richness and superior quality of wines created by the skillful vintners of Northern California. The wineries will offer their selections for tasting and advice from their very own expert vintners. See Wineries for more information.

A GLIMPSE OF GATEWAY SCHOOL
Our multimedia presentation features Gateway students and highlights many of the enriching activities in which they participate.

AND THE BIDDING BEGINS
Famous French chefs (our own Jeannine Peerless), indulgent spa packages, and exotic trips make the auction a "can't miss event." Hosted by the renowned Slawinski Auctioneers, this part of the evening is always fast-paced and exciting. When you arrive at the auction, make sure that you pick up your bid number. You'll use this number throughout the evening to bid on both silent and live auction items. For a complete listing of items, see Auction Catalog.

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