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Tonight's VIP Table

Make this year’s Black & Orange Gala even more memorable! The Alliance for Education is excited to offer you the chance to lavish a little extra luxury on your guests tonight. Executive Chef Artis has designed outstanding gourmet culinary upgrades to tonight’s menu for the VIP table, including:

• A special intermezzo and selection of house-made

macarons for the table

• The famous Fairmont white chocolate Grand

Marnier soufflé as an upgraded dessert

• Gift bags from Seattle Chocolate Co.

• Upgraded wine

• Bottomless bubbles

• A designated server

Live it up!

Value: $1,000.00

Fairmont Kea Lani Getaway with Airfare for Two

Aloha! It’s time to escape the Seattle gray and let the stress of daily life wash away with the tide as you relax in paradise, or as we call it, Maui.

Explore the lush landscapes of Maui as you visit Makena State Park, adventure through Secret Cove Beach, or spend a day relaxing on the sand at Wailea or Keawakapu Beach.

Stay at the spectacularly beautiful Fairmont Kea LaniMaui, where you can relax at the full-service spa, enjoy dinner at any of the resort’s four restaurants, and take a dip in both the indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

However you spend your time on the island, you will leave re-energized by the Aloha spirit.

Value: $5,585.00

Woodinville Tasting Tour:

Go big with Woodinville wines with this deluxe array of winery experiences. This package includes nine different wine tasting experiences at some of Woodinville’s most renowned wineries. Spend the year visiting your favorites and discovering new vintners throughout the Woodinville area.

Package includes:

• Two bottles of Gruet Blanc de Blancs (1.5L magnums)

• Two bottles of wine from Davenport Cellars

• One bottle of Matthews award-winning Claret

• Tasting, cheese board and barrel room tour for ten at Woodhouse Wine Estates

• VIP wine pairing and appetizers for eight at

Airfields Wines

• Private tasting and food pairing for eight at

Auclair Winery

• Tasting for eight at Patterson Cellars

• Tasting for six at Isenhower Cellars

• Tasting for six at DeLille Cellars

• Private Tasting for six at Callan Cellars

• Tasting for four at Matthews Winery

• VIP Tasting for four at Long Shadows Vintners

Value: $1,340.00

Canlis Private Dining for Ten

In 1950, Peter Canlis set out to build “the world’s most beautiful restaurant.” More than 60 years later, Canlis remains on the cutting edge of Northwest design and architecture and is home to one of the best views of Seattle, Lake Union, and the Cascade mountain range.

Even more exquisite than the design is the cuisine. Canlis continues to push the culinary envelope with a locally-focused and internationally influenced menu. Chef Brady Williams’, winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest, will astonish and amaze you with his “local is exotic” food philosophy and impeccably finished dishes.

The winning bidder and 9 guests will experience dinner
as a timelessly elegant affair.

Value: $2,500.00

Five Nights at the Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya with Airfare for Two

Explore mystical pools (cenotes) in the Yucatan jungle, discover Mayan ruins at Tulum, Coba or Chichen Itzá and dedicate yourself to relaxation with this incredible stay in the Riviera Maya at the Fairmont Mayakoba! The Riviera Maya boasts the world’s second largest coral reef, which is easily reached from Cozumel, a short trip from the resort. The warm, gentle Caribbean currents ensure the area is a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Package includes:

• A luxurious five-night stay in an all-inclusive Fairmont room

• Roundtrip airfare for two on Alaska Airlines

• Use of sea kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, traditional snorkeling masks, boogie boards and sand toys

Value: $7,500.00

Seven-Day Cruise for Two

Step aboard a five-star ship from the Holland America Line, and experience a voyage like no other!

Enjoy any seven-day Holland America Line cruise to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, or New England from a stateroom with an ocean view.

Your journey will include extraordinary dining, a spacious stateroom, incredible amenities, days filled with new discoveries, and entertaining evenings with an award-winning crew. Bon Voyage!

Value: $4,398.00

Four-Course Meal and Wine Pairing for Ten at El Gaucho

The bustle of Seattle’s Belltown is instantly hushed as guests enter a bygone era – a world of shimmering candlelight, live jazz on the piano and the palpable anticipation of an exceptional dining experience, including the attentive tableside service that is the El Gaucho hallmark.

The winning bidder and 9 guests will experience a custom four-course meal paired with sommelier-selected wines at El Gaucho’s downtown Seattle restaurant.

Value: $1,750.00

A Round at Two of Washington's Top Golf Courses with Accommodations at Suncadia

Trying to improve your golf game? Well, this package is a hole in one when it comes to exploring some of Washington’s most exclusive golf courses: Tumble

Creek Golf Course at Suncadia Resort, and The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge.

Play through rolling hills, expansive meadows, lush pine forests, and soaring peaks at Tumble Creek Golf Course, named one of the top private courses in America by Golf Digest.

Like Tumble Creek, Snoqualmie Ridge offers stunning views, along with a chance to score an eagle while playing alongside an actual eagle sanctuary located on the 14th hole. Don’t miss out on what eight-time PGA Tour champion, Kenny Perry, calls one of his favorite places to play in the world.

This incredible package includes:

• A round of golf and lunch for three with club member Eric Harwood of Seed IP at Tumble Creek

• A round of golf for four at Snoqualmie Ridge

• A $500 gift certificate to Suncadia

Value: $1,656.00

The Fairmont Olympic Presidential Suite for a Night

Drive into the beautiful Grand Motor Entrance at the Fairmont Olympic hotel in downtown Seattle and leave your car with their famous valet team.

Take the elevator to the 11th floor and call the Presidential Suite home for the evening. As you enter through the double doors, you will be delighted by opulence and beauty.

The next morning, experience a luscious breakfast for two in the comfort of your elegantly appointed bedroom or parlor.

Package includes:

• Complimentary overnight valet parking

• One-night stay in the Fairmont Olympic Presidential Suite

• Breakfast in bed for two

Value: $3,500.00

Date Nights for a Year

Enjoy the culinary delights of Seattle with an array of over 20 wining and dining options from fantastic restaurants across the city. In the mood for more than just food? Add to your outing with a show at the Seattle Shakespeare Theatre, a cruise of the Seattle harbor, or live jazz.

This package includes the following:

• One-night stay at Hotel Andra

• Sunday Supper at Copine

• Chocolate and a tasting tour at Fran’s Chocolates

• Dinner & a show for two at Jazz Alley

• Harbor Cruise for two from Argosy Cruises

• Kayaking for two on Lake Union from Northwest Outdoor Center

• Two tickets for the Seattle Shakespeare Company

• $200 gift certificate to Sushi Kappo Tamura

• $100 gift certificate to Heavy Restaurant Group (Purple, Barrio, Pablo y Pablo and more)

• $100 gift certificate to El Grito Taqueria

• $100 gift certificate to re:public

• $100 gift certificate to Heartwood Provisions

• $75 gift certificate to San Fermo

• $75 gift certificate to Rhein Haus

• $50 gift certificate to Kedai Makan

• $50 gift certificate to Humble Pie

• $50 gift certificate to Percy’s & Co.

• $50 gift certificate to The Pantry

• $50 gift certificate to the Redhook Brew Lab

• $50 gift certificate to Seastar Raw Bar

• $50 gift certificate to John Howie Steak

• $25 gift certificate to Beardslee Public House

Value: $1,937.00

	Tonight's VIP Table Make this year’s Black & Orange Gala even more memorable! The Alliance for Education is excited to offer you the chance to lavish a little extra luxury on your guests tonight. Executive Chef Artis has designed outstanding gourmet culinary upgrades to tonight’s menu for the VIP table, including: • A special intermezzo and selection of house-made macarons for the table • The famous Fairmont white chocolate Grand Marnier soufflé as an upgraded dessert • Gift bags from Seattle Chocolate Co. • Upgraded wine • Bottomless bubbles • A designated server Live it up! Value: $1,000.00
	Fairmont Kea Lani Getaway with Airfare for Two Aloha! It’s time to escape the Seattle gray and let the stress of daily life wash away with the tide as you relax in paradise, or as we call it, Maui. Explore the lush landscapes of Maui as you visit Makena State Park, adventure through Secret Cove Beach, or spend a day relaxing on the sand at Wailea or Keawakapu Beach. Stay at the spectacularly beautiful Fairmont Kea LaniMaui, where you can relax at the full-service spa, enjoy dinner at any of the resort’s four restaurants, and take a dip in both the indoor and outdoor swimming pools. However you spend your time on the island, you will leave re-energized by the Aloha spirit. Value: $5,585.00
	Woodinville Tasting Tour: Go big with Woodinville wines with this deluxe array of winery experiences. This package includes nine different wine tasting experiences at some of Woodinville’s most renowned wineries. Spend the year visiting your favorites and discovering new vintners throughout the Woodinville area. Package includes: • Two bottles of Gruet Blanc de Blancs (1.5L magnums) • Two bottles of wine from Davenport Cellars • One bottle of Matthews award-winning Claret • Tasting, cheese board and barrel room tour for ten at Woodhouse Wine Estates • VIP wine pairing and appetizers for eight at Airfields Wines • Private tasting and food pairing for eight at Auclair Winery • Tasting for eight at Patterson Cellars • Tasting for six at Isenhower Cellars • Tasting for six at DeLille Cellars • Private Tasting for six at Callan Cellars • Tasting for four at Matthews Winery • VIP Tasting for four at Long Shadows Vintners Value: $1,340.00
	Canlis Private Dining for Ten In 1950, Peter Canlis set out to build “the world’s most beautiful restaurant.” More than 60 years later, Canlis remains on the cutting edge of Northwest design and architecture and is home to one of the best views of Seattle, Lake Union, and the Cascade mountain range. Even more exquisite than the design is the cuisine. Canlis continues to push the culinary envelope with a locally-focused and internationally influenced menu. Chef Brady Williams’, winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest, will astonish and amaze you with his “local is exotic” food philosophy and impeccably finished dishes. The winning bidder and 9 guests will experience dinner as a timelessly elegant affair. Value: $2,500.00
	Five Nights at the Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya with Airfare for Two Explore mystical pools (cenotes) in the Yucatan jungle, discover Mayan ruins at Tulum, Coba or Chichen Itzá and dedicate yourself to relaxation with this incredible stay in the Riviera Maya at the Fairmont Mayakoba! The Riviera Maya boasts the world’s second largest coral reef, which is easily reached from Cozumel, a short trip from the resort. The warm, gentle Caribbean currents ensure the area is a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling. Package includes: • A luxurious five-night stay in an all-inclusive Fairmont room • Roundtrip airfare for two on Alaska Airlines • Use of sea kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, traditional snorkeling masks, boogie boards and sand toys Value: $7,500.00
	Seven-Day Cruise for Two Step aboard a five-star ship from the Holland America Line, and experience a voyage like no other! Enjoy any seven-day Holland America Line cruise to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, or New England from a stateroom with an ocean view. Your journey will include extraordinary dining, a spacious stateroom, incredible amenities, days filled with new discoveries, and entertaining evenings with an award-winning crew. Bon Voyage! Value: $4,398.00
	Four-Course Meal and Wine Pairing for Ten at El Gaucho The bustle of Seattle’s Belltown is instantly hushed as guests enter a bygone era – a world of shimmering candlelight, live jazz on the piano and the palpable anticipation of an exceptional dining experience, including the attentive tableside service that is the El Gaucho hallmark. The winning bidder and 9 guests will experience a custom four-course meal paired with sommelier-selected wines at El Gaucho’s downtown Seattle restaurant. Value: $1,750.00
	A Round at Two of Washington's Top Golf Courses with Accommodations at Suncadia Trying to improve your golf game? Well, this package is a hole in one when it comes to exploring some of Washington’s most exclusive golf courses: Tumble Creek Golf Course at Suncadia Resort, and The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge. Play through rolling hills, expansive meadows, lush pine forests, and soaring peaks at Tumble Creek Golf Course, named one of the top private courses in America by Golf Digest. Like Tumble Creek, Snoqualmie Ridge offers stunning views, along with a chance to score an eagle while playing alongside an actual eagle sanctuary located on the 14th hole. Don’t miss out on what eight-time PGA Tour champion, Kenny Perry, calls one of his favorite places to play in the world. This incredible package includes: • A round of golf and lunch for three with club member Eric Harwood of Seed IP at Tumble Creek • A round of golf for four at Snoqualmie Ridge • A $500 gift certificate to Suncadia Value: $1,656.00
	The Fairmont Olympic Presidential Suite for a Night Drive into the beautiful Grand Motor Entrance at the Fairmont Olympic hotel in downtown Seattle and leave your car with their famous valet team. Take the elevator to the 11th floor and call the Presidential Suite home for the evening. As you enter through the double doors, you will be delighted by opulence and beauty. The next morning, experience a luscious breakfast for two in the comfort of your elegantly appointed bedroom or parlor. Package includes: • Complimentary overnight valet parking • One-night stay in the Fairmont Olympic Presidential Suite • Breakfast in bed for two Value: $3,500.00
	Date Nights for a Year Enjoy the culinary delights of Seattle with an array of over 20 wining and dining options from fantastic restaurants across the city. In the mood for more than just food? Add to your outing with a show at the Seattle Shakespeare Theatre, a cruise of the Seattle harbor, or live jazz. This package includes the following: • One-night stay at Hotel Andra • Sunday Supper at Copine • Chocolate and a tasting tour at Fran’s Chocolates • Dinner & a show for two at Jazz Alley • Harbor Cruise for two from Argosy Cruises • Kayaking for two on Lake Union from Northwest Outdoor Center • Two tickets for the Seattle Shakespeare Company • $200 gift certificate to Sushi Kappo Tamura • $100 gift certificate to Heavy Restaurant Group (Purple, Barrio, Pablo y Pablo and more) • $100 gift certificate to El Grito Taqueria • $100 gift certificate to re:public • $100 gift certificate to Heartwood Provisions • $75 gift certificate to San Fermo • $75 gift certificate to Rhein Haus • $50 gift certificate to Kedai Makan • $50 gift certificate to Humble Pie • $50 gift certificate to Percy’s & Co. • $50 gift certificate to The Pantry • $50 gift certificate to the Redhook Brew Lab • $50 gift certificate to Seastar Raw Bar • $50 gift certificate to John Howie Steak • $25 gift certificate to Beardslee Public House Value: $1,937.00