Breckopoly Program and Catalog: Blue and Gold Bash 2019

Program and Catalog February 9, 2019

Blue & Gold Bash

Continue collecting FUN and bring Breckopoly home for the entire family to enjoy!

Cost: $50

Dear friends of Breck, We are so excited to welcome you back to Breck’s Fieldhouse for the 2019 Blue and Gold Bash! On behalf of our alumni community, Board of Trustees, Bash planning committee, and the entire staff at Breck, thank you for joining us.

The Bash is an opportunity for us to celebrate all that we love about the Breck community. As last year demonstrated, bringing this event to campus is no small feat. A group of passionate volunteers and staff members worked tirelessly to make this a reality. I want to extend a special thank you to the Bash committee who dedicated so much of their own time and resources to make this a truly special event.

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Breck’s founding and history inspire our continued commitment to service through community partnerships and innumerable activities. We take pride in the fact that Breck graduates are prepared to be intellectually curious, self knowledgeable, and socially responsible. From a second grader reading to a resident at a senior living home to a junior engaged in a community-based math research project, you can find Breck students working off campus in support of others on any given day. This work is authentic and intentional, teaching students the depth and complexities of issues facing our society today and arming them with the skills to make positive and meaningful change in the world of tomorrow.

Continued deliberate work to this end requires continued and deliberate commitment of resources. From the staff time needed to plan meaningful engagements, to the materials and resources used when we are on site, to the transportation expenses to get Breck students on location, this work requires a significant investment from our School. I hope you will join me with a gift to tonight’s Fund-a-Need and inspire a new generation of innovators and dreamers, philanthropists and leaders.

With gratitude,

Natalia Rico Hernández, Ed.D. Head of School

Thank you for your suppor t of the 2019 Blue & Gold Bash!

We look forward to a fun evening of dining, dancing, and supporting Breck right here on campus! The proceeds from this year’s event will support the community partnerships program.

With thanks and best wishes, The 2019 Blue & Gold Bash Committee: Halley Bechtold Acton, Advancement Events Manager Jennifer Ashcroft Erica Berman Jodi Chu Shannon Evenstad, Committee Chair Sky Fauver, Middle School Director Caroline Fullerton Charlie Grossman, Upper School History Instructor Andy Harwood Amy Walsh Kern Anna Lyon Heather Mattera Toni Murphy McGlynn Katie McKenna ’87 Anna Mills Margot Olness Stephanie Ott ’87 Megan Rogers ’01 Jennifer Shapiro Grace Song Julie Spangler Sandra Stone ’85 Andrea Switz Antonina Trofka

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Thank you to Our Event Sponsors!

Thank you to our generous sponsors who help make Breck’s Blue & Gold Bash possible. Your support makes a huge impact on our programs, facilities, faculty, and staff, and most importantly, our students

VIP RECEPTION SPONSOR Brad and Elizabeth Radichel

BAR SPONSOR Phillips Distilling Co.

WINE GAME SPONSOR Charles and Tara Maxwell

DESSERT SPONSOR YUM! Kitchen & Bakery

DECORATIONS SPONSOR Rob and Amy Holt

GAMES SPONSOR Shawn and Becky O’Grady

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DINNER SPONSOR The DECO Catering

PHOTOBOOTH SPONSOR Bobby and Missy Swiller

WINE POUR SPONSOR Tim and Elizabeth Beastrom

AUDIO VISUAL SPONSOR Michelle and Bill Pohlad

Thank you to Our Top Players: Mustang Way Sponsors: Beleza Siding Inc. Shannon Evenstad Rob and Amy Holt Joel Conner and Rachael Jarosh Tom and Toni McGlynn Chris Roberts and Susan Bass Roberts Tony and Katie Severt Jill Schurtz and Beth Ford Gold Avenue Sponsors: Jonathan and Terry Boksberger Epiq Partners Blue Boulevard Sponsors: Robert and Lesley Briese Werner Loots and Megan Bern Brett and Annalee Habstritt Lili Hall Scarpa and Andrea Scarpa Sherry and Phillip Jaffe Priya and John Morioka Ronald and Teresa Sit Brian Allingham and Erin van Slingerlandt Mary and Chris Welsh ’90 Franklin Segovia Rivas and Ellen Zacharias

* This program was printed on February 1. Tickets and tables purchased after that date are not included on this list.

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The Rules of the Game

OBJECT: The object of the game is to support Breck’s Community Partnerships and collect FUN all evening!

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5:30 pm

VIP Reception

6:30 pm

Game Begins: Cocktails, Games, and Online Silent Auction

7:40 pm

Welcome by Uncle Pennybags and Jailbird Pennybags Sky Fauver, Middle School Director Charlie Grossman, Upper School History Instructor

7:45 pm

Opening Remarks Dr. Natalia R. Hernández, Head of School

7:50 pm

Go Ahead Two Spaces, It’s Time for Dinner

8:30 pm

It’s Your Move: Fund-A-Need Presentation by Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior, Bishop of Minnesota

Live Auction Austin Bachmann, Auctioneer

9:15 pm

Thanks for Playing Dancing to Follow

Game On!

Go to the Dean’s Office Send your friend, spouse, or favorite teacher to serve time in the slammer. Go directly to the Dean’s Office (do not pass go, do not collect $200) for a mug shot photo op and a jailbreak cocktail served in a souvenir inmate cup. 1 for $20 | 6 for $100 Wine Breckopoly Donate $25 for one roll of the dice and win the bottle of wine that your game token lands on.

Roll the Dice Roll doubles and choose your prize from a variety of Breck swag. 1 roll for $10 | 3 rolls for $25 Souvenir Breckopoly Games Donate $50 and take home your very own Breckopoly board game to enjoy with the whole family!

Mr. Monopoly’s Menu Roasted Apples, Pecans, and Mixed Green Salad with Shaved Gruyere Beef Tenderloin & Grilled Chicken Beef tenderloin prepared medium rare topped with basil butter and grilled chicken with white wine sauce served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables Roasted Vegetable Trottole Cremini mushrooms, zucchini, summer squash, red peppers and trottole noodles in a roasted garlic cream sauce Mini Cupcakes Drink Tickets Pay $10 and advance to the nearest bar. Collect your beverage of your choice.

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Live Auction

100 Private Parking Spot Donated by: Breck School

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night will keep you from a quick entrance or exit through any main entrance of Breck with this ultra-handy reserved parking spot. Any driver in your family can park here in the 20192020 school year during the school day or for evening and weekend events.

101 Minnesota Twins Experience Donated by: The Pohlad Family and Minnesota Twins

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No need to put your name on the waiting list! Enjoy a Minnesota Twins game from the Champions Club and an opportunity to be on the field during the team’s batting practice for a photo. This package includes tickets for four in the Champions Club, the club for those who expect only the best. You will be seated in the finest seats in the house and experience the game with the closest view of the action. The private club features superior sight lines, an exclusive club lounge, and complimentary five-star quality dining, dessert, and beverage service. With a private entrance and valet parking, you’ll hit a home run with your guests. Date based upon availability.

102 Surly Beer Tasting Night Donated by: Surly Brewing Company

You’ll be anything but surly after this experience!

Sixteen guests will head to Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis to enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres paired with up to three fabulous craft beers per guest. Choose from a rotating tap list of 25-35 Surly beers and an extensive menu of great apps that pair well with those beers. The host may choose between a private tent outside in the beer garden or a reserved table in the beer hall. Cheers!

(Not available on Friday and Saturday evenings).

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Live Auction 103 What Happens at the Cabin, Stays at the Cabin Donated by: Caroline and Robert Fullerton, Jeff Fullerton, Trish and Robert Blake ’87

Enjoy a week at this privately-situated, five bedroom, two bath, family cabin (built in 2007) that comfortably sleeps 12-14 and is situated on Ten Mile Lake in Dalton, Minnesota, an easy 2.5-hour drive west of the Twin Cities. The property includes a large deck, screened porch, fireplace, AC, WiFi, and pool/ping-pong combination table. This is the perfect getaway for any season — a family reunion over winter break, a place to gather friends for fishing opener, or simply a destination to enjoy the peace and seclusion of 170 acres of woods with walking trails. The property has shared access to Ten Mile Lake Resort’s watercraft rentals and sandy beach.

And make sure your crew stops in at Ten Mile Lake Resort Steakhouse for the prime rib dinner or burgers and brews ($300 credit).

But wait, there’s more! In addition to the cabin stay, take home a brand new Imagine Wizard Angler Stand Up Paddle Board. This tricked out angler version not only has two storage hatches, deck bungees, cargo bay, and a flip up seat, but it also boasts four fishing mounts, two rod holders, and a paddle clip. As specialized as this board is for fishing, it functions just as well for the casual paddling excursion.

Hoist it on top of your vehicle and off to the cabin you go! *Property is not available September-November

104 Porsche Experience Center, Los Angeles Donated by: The Pohlad Family

“I couldn’t find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself.” –Ferdinand Porsche. For more than 100 years, Porsche has redefined what a sports car can be. This is your opportunity to experience all of it at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles. You and a guest will select a personalized behind-the-wheel experience, enjoy an exclusive tour of Porsche’s Experience Center, dine in Porsche’s on-site five-star restaurants (Porsche 917 or Speedster Cafe), train in the Human Performance Center, and drive the Race Simulator. This package is luxury all the way, including two-night accommodations at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills and two first-class flight tickets to Los Angeles International Airport.

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105 Aspen-Snowmass Getaway Donated by: Chrissie and Dustin Boyd, Missy and Bobby Swiller, Margot ’89 and Eric Olness, Trissa and Nate Garvis, US Bank

Breathtaking views of Snowmass Ski Mountain await you! Experience Colorado in the winter or summer with seven nights in this wonderful two-bedroom (plus loft) condo, located at Woodrun Place on Fanny Hill in the heart of Snowmass Village. Experience first-class services, including complimentary Aspen Airport and village-wide transportation, front desk, bell service, concierge service, daily housekeeping, ski storage, and more. The property also offers convenient ski-in, ski-out access with an onsite ski rental shop, fitness room, WiFi, heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and saunas.

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Head into Aspen for the evening and visit Elements 47 at The Little Nell Hotel for a fabulous four-course dinner and wine pairings. Afterwards, head to the private VIPonly bar at the well-known Kemo Sabe boutique, located in the heart of Aspen, for an exclusive cocktail. During your stay, check out Marble Bar & Distillery for a whiskey tasting or cocktail (gift certificate included). This package also includes a $100 gift card to a favorite local lunch spot, Meat & Cheese. Airfare for four people included.

Winter or summer, Aspen-Snowmass never disappoints!

Plan your trip during any of the many well-known festivals and events throughout the year, including the Aspen Food & Wine Classic, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Ideas Festival, various concerts, world-class sporting events, and more. Sensational hiking and limitless outdoor activities await! *Condo based on availability. May be booked anytime from through April 30, 2020.

Note: The 2019 Labor Day Music Festival in Snowmass (September 1-3, 2019) has confirmed the following artists thus far: John Mayer, Sting, Portugal the Man, and Luke Combs! This event is held right outside your condo door!!

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Live Auction 106 Best of Copenhagen: Dinner for Two at Noma Donated by: Frenchie Green, Marcellus Green ’04, and Sydney Green

Voted best restaurant in the world four times in the well-respected “World’s 50 Best List,” Noma will not disappoint. Located in the Danish capital, Copenhagen has a fair claim to be the most influential place of gastronomy in the world. Your exquisite gourmet meal is expertly prepared by more than 70 chefs who cater to a mere 120 guests per night. One restaurant goer remarks that Noma is, “One of the best experiences of my life and the freshest and most interesting food combinations I have ever had.”

Noma and its founder Rene Redzepi have built a culinary dynasty by focusing solely on ingredients from the Scandinavian region, shunning things like olive oil, and focusing instead on seasonal, foraged and organic ingredients found close to the restaurant. Noma reopened in 2018 with a new menu and is rumored to be named number one restaurant in the world once again in 2019. A table at Noma is nearly impossible to reserve, but we are pleased to offer the opportunity to dine at what will be the experience of a lifetime! The evening includes dinner and wine pairings for two guests at the perhaps most famous restaurant in the world, Noma. To learn more about Noma, please visit: noma.dk.

Double down on your Danish gourmet experience with lunch and wine pairing for two at Geranium, owned by Chef Rasmus Koefed. Rasmus is a four-time winner of the coveted “Bocuse d’ Or,” world chef championship, which he most recently won again on January 29, 2019. To learn more about Geranium, please visit: geranium.dk/en.

Your Danish getaway also includes a three-night stay at one of Copenhagen’s most luxurious boutique hotels, Hotel Sanders. To learn more about Hotel Sanders, please visit: hotelsanders.com. *Dates to be mutually agreed upon, but this unique experience must be completed in 2019.

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107 Romantic Getaway to Canoe Bay! Vroom Vroom!

Donated by: Morrie’s Heritage Car Connection, Megan and Andrew Gaillard ’88

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Jump into the vintage car of your dreams! How about a 2007 Ferrari F430 Spider convertible...or perhaps a 1957 Porsche Speedster Tribute...or maybe a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 Volante? Any of these cars would be a thrilling companion on a road trip. Choose from over 20 unique and exciting vehicles from Morrie’s Heritage Car Connection with your new base membership (visit morriesheritage.com for more information). Buckle up and set off on that back road toward a little piece of Midwestern heaven called Canoe Bay. Just two hours east of the Twin Cities in Chetek, WI, Condé Nast Traveler named Canoe Bay the #1 Resort in the Midwest.

It is the only Relais & Chateaux member property in the Midwest and is often referred to as “Frank Lloyd Wright on Golden Pond.” This package includes a two-night stay in one of their beautiful Signature Cottages, continental breakfast delivered each morning, and a three-course chef’s dinner for each night in their glass-enclosed lakeside dining room. Choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including in-room massage, fitness center, lounging in the library, golfing, fishing, snowshoeing/skiing, hiking/walking/running on miles of trails, swimming, and kayaking/canoeing. This adultsonly romantic getaway is the perfect peaceful escape for renewal, relaxation, and rejuvenation without even getting on a plane! *Accommodation choice includes the Deluxe, Hillside or Lookout Cottages, rooms at The Lodge or Tiny Houses. *Car selection based on availability.

108 Minnesota Vikings Suite and On-Field Experience Donated by: Jill Schurtz and Beth Ford, Land O’Lakes

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Minnesota Vikings experience! You and three guests will take in a home game from the Land O’Lakes suite at US Bank Stadium. Located 17 rows from the field, in a Valhalla Suite, you and your guests will have private Medtronic Club access featuring delicious, top drawer, all-inclusive food and beverages. Your group will also receive a pass for field access during players’ warm up one hour prior to game time! Later, a Minnesota Vikings alumni player will swing by your suite to sign autographs and take photos with you and your guests. You may also arrange for a behind-the-scenes tour of US Bank Stadium (on a non-game day). SKOL! *Game and date to be mutually agreed upon once the NFL publishes the schedule. May not be redeemed for playoff games.

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109 Lake Minnetonka Cruise & Chef’s Table Donated by: Anna and Chris Lyon, Shannon Evenstad

Your beautiful summer evening starts at the dock in downtown Wayzata, where your party of 6 will board a luxury pontoon (a.k.a., floating living room), driven by a private captain. Leisurely cruise along the shores of Wayzata Bay while sipping on a cool cocktail and enjoying the lake life. Bootlegs, anyone?? A cooler with supplies for this famous summer cocktail is provided!

Then, return to the dock and head across the street to dine at the Chef’s Table for 6 at Bellecour, the warm and welcoming French bistro by James Beard Award winner Gavin Kaysen (2018 Best Chef Midwest and 2008 Rising Star Chef). The Chef’s Table at Bellecour provides a wonderful experience for guests to dine in the heart of the restaurant amidst the bustle of the busy kitchen, steps away from their talented culinary team. The Chef will personally curate a multi-course tasting menu with exceptional wine pairings for each course.

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The winning bidder of this auction item will also take home an etched 3L Bottle of Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve, and two bottles of 2015 Les Tourelles (white burgundy) from Chateau de la Cree.

*Date based on mutual availability. Winning bidder will have ample assistance coordinating entire evening.

110 Upper School Graduation Seats Donated by: Breck School

Front row is the way to go! No need to arrive two hours early for your senior’s big day. Included are eight frontrow seats and a parking spot.

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Lower School

200 Lower School Closing Ceremony Seats and Parking Donated by: Breck School

You’ll be sitting pretty when you end the school year with a reserved parking spot and eight reserved seats at the 2019 Lower School Closing Ceremony.

201 Help Plan Field Day 2019 Donated by: Breck School

Field Day is one of the best days of the year for our Lower School. Win this item and your Lower School student will help plan Field Day 2019!

202 Lunch with the Breck Mustang Donated by: Breck School

Your child and a group of friends will enjoy a private lunch with the Breck Mustang! Date to be arranged with winner and the Breck Mustang. Photos included.

203 Movie Party in the Lower School Library Donated by: Lower School Librarian, Emily Jones ’94

Your child and five friends are invited to the library to enjoy a movie on the big screen. As host, Mrs. Jones will work with your child to select a film based on a children’s book. Snacks provided.

204 PE Teacher for the Day Donated by: Breck School PE Department

Blow your whistle — that’ll get everyone’s attention! One student in the Lower School will receive the opportunity to be the Lower School Physical Education teacher for the day!

The student will work with his/her PE teacher to design a lesson plan and pick activities for the class. His/her photo will be displayed on the Lower School bulletin board, as well.

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205 Day in the Country with Ms. Wright Donated by: Lower School Dean, Ms. Wright

An outdoor adventure awaits your child and a friend (Grades 1-4)! Win this item and your child and friend will spend the day in the country with Ms. Wright, our Lower School Dean. They’ll visit her 100-year-old cottage, groom horses, walk nature trails, and view many species of birds.

Their country adventure will include a special lunch at the well-known Peppermint Twist in Delano. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

206 Cookies, Milk, and Storytime Donated by: Food Services Director, Mr. Miles

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Invite your child’s class to storytime complete with milk and cookies. Date to be mutually agreed upon by Mr. Miles and your child’s teacher.

207 Halloween Parade Seats and Parking Donated by: Breck School

No need to be scared about parking for the 2019 Halloween Parade! Enjoy a reserved parking space and four reserved seats for this memorable event.

208. Lower School Holiday Program Seats and Parking Donated by: Breck School

Keep the joy in joyful next December for the 2019 Lower School holiday program. Enjoy a reserved parking space and eight reserved seats for this memorable event.

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Middle School

209 Middle School Closing Ceremony Seats and Parking Donated by: Breck School

Make your child’s 2019 Middle School Closing Ceremony memorable and stress-free for the whole family. Enjoy a reserved parking space and eight reserved seats for this memorable event.

210 Lunch Time Donated by: Middle School Director, Mr. Fauver

Enjoy a special lunch break in the Middle School Conference Room, courtesy of the Middle School Office. Mr. Fauver will take lunch orders at one restaurant of your choosing (within reason!) and deliver it to your student and three friends in the Middle School Conference Room.

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Reserved Seats and Parking Spot for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Donated by: Drama Instructor, Mr. Carlisle

Enjoy four reserved seats and one reserved parking spot at one performance of Middle School’s spring production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” May 17 & 18 at 7:00PM or May 19 at 2:00PM.

212 Sky for a Day Donated by: Middle School Director, Mr. Fauver

The sky’s the limit for your middle schooler as they take charge of the Middle School and play Mr. Fauver for the day.

Experience includes welcoming students, meeting with the Middle School team to change a rule for the day, and lunch with Mr. Fauver. Rule change will be at the discretion of the donor. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Tennis ball included.

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Upper School

213 Lunch Time Donated by: Upper School Director, Mr. Taylor

Enjoy a special lunch break in the Upper School Conference Room, courtesy of the Upper School Office.

Mr. Taylor will take lunch orders at one restaurant of your choosing (within reason!) and deliver it to your student and three friends in the Upper School Conference Room.

214 Reserved Seats and Parking Spot for 2019 Upper School Fall Musical Donated by: Drama Instructor, Mr. Carlisle

Enjoy four reserved seats and one reserved parking spot at one performance of Upper School’s fall production in November 2019.

215 Classroom Coffee Cart and Cookies Donated by: Food Services Director, Mr. Miles

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Kick-start your student’s day with caffeine and cookies!

Mr. Miles and team will cater a gourmet coffee and cookie spread for your student’s advisory on a mutually agreed upon date before May 24, 2019.

216 Reserved Seats and Parking Spot for All’s Well That Ends Well Donated by: Drama Instructor, Mr. Carlisle

Enjoy four reserved seats and one reserved parking spot at one performance of Upper School’s winter production of “All’s Well That Ends Well” by William Shakespeare on March 14, 15, or 16 at 7:00PM. Also, take home a “show shirt” (size large) for the show!

217 Coffee Break Donated by: Upper School Director, Mr. Taylor, and Upper School Dean, Mr. Ohm

Mr. Taylor and Mr. Ohm will make a Starbucks or Caribou Coffee run for you and two friends. Just place your order, agree on a time, and wait for your coffee.

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All Divisions

300- Breck Pizza Party 303 Donated by: Food Services Director, Mr. Miles

Have your child treat his/her classmates to a pizza party for lunch. Mr. Miles and company will cater a party during a school day prior to May 24, 2019.

304 Name a Dessert Donated by: Food Services Director, Mr. Miles

Create and name a new dining hall dessert! Your student will work with Mr. Miles to discuss, create, and name his/ her own dessert. The dessert will be featured twice a month March 2019-May 2019 and labeled with your student’s name and photo. (ie: “Rita’s Rice Krispie Treats”).

305 Head of School for a Day Donated by: Head of School, Dr. Natalia R. Hernández

Not just an auction item...this is a purchase of ultimate administrative power! The winning bid is hereby granted full rights and responsibilities of “Student Head of School” for the day. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

306 Name a Sandwich Donated by: Food Services Director, Mr. Miles

Create and name a new dining hall daily sandwich! Your Upper School student will work with Mr. Miles and discuss his or her favorite type of sandwich and then name the sandwich. The sandwich will be featured twice a month March 2019-May 2019 and labeled with your student’s name and photo (i.e., “Tanner’s Turkey Sub”).

307 Grandparents’ Day Parking Donated by: Breck School

Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you two front row parking spaces and six front row reserved seats at the 2019 Grandparents’ Day program.

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308 Breck Summer Programs 2019 Donated by: Breck School

Two weeks of fun at Breck Summer Camp! Your little camper can mix and match from a variety of courses…

See course listings at breckschool.org/student-life/ summer-programs.

309- Breck Barbecue Bash for Your Class 310 Donated by: Food Services Director, Mr. Miles

If a messy but tasty outdoor barbecue lunch is to your child’s liking, the Breck dining room staff will oblige.

Simply arrange the party with your classroom or advisory teacher and Mr. Miles during a school day prior to May 24, 2019.

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Throw Out the First Pitch Donated by: Breck Athletics

Here’s the pitch. This winner and lucky Breck baseball fan will toss out the first pitch at the Breck vs. Blake varsity baseball game on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 4:30PM, at Breck. Go Mustangs!

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312 90 Minutes of Ice Time Donated by: Breck School

You’ll be the coolest host ever when you host a private skating event at the Breck School Anderson Ice Arena. Winner receives 90 minutes of ice time. The Multipurpose Room is available for use 30 minutes prior and one hour after ice time (May-October 2019).

313 Tour the Breck Tunnels with Mr. Blesi Donated by: Building Superintendent, Mr. Blesi

Ever wondered about the tunnels under Breck? Does the ghost of James Lloyd Breck visit campus through secret passageways? Gather your family and friends for a sixperson exclusive tour with Building Superintendent, Mr. Blesi. (Ages 10+)

314 Plan the School Menu with Mr. Miles Donated by: Food Services Director, Mr. Miles

Is there an aspiring chef in your household? Your little Mustang can be the mastermind behind the lunch menu for the entire school for a day. Your child will work with Mr. Miles to put together the perfect menu. As the guest celebrity chef for the day, your child will be able to invite two guests to join him/her for lunch on that special day.

315- Cupcake Wars with Mr. Miles 316 Donated by: Food Services Director, Mr. Miles

Invite your child’s class to compete in a friendly showdown of “Cupcake Wars.” Members of the Breck dining service team will assist the lil’ bakers as they bake and decorate competing cupcakes. Date to be arranged with the teacher of the winner’s class and Mr. Miles.

317 Pajama and Donut Day Donated by: Food Services Director, Mr. Miles

Back by popular demand - Pajama and Donut Day! Win this item and your student’s class will be able to dress up in their PJ’s for the day! Won’t you be jealous? Date to be arranged with the teacher of the winner’s class and Mr. Miles.

318- Ice Cream Party 319 Donated by: Food Services Director, Mr. Miles

Sweeten up your child’s day with an ice cream party.

Mr. Miles and team will cater an ice cream party for your child’s classroom or advisory prior to May 24, 2019.

320 Dance Concert Reserved Seats and Parking Donated by: Dance Instructor, Ms. Cohen

The hottest Breck ticket on campus. Reserve your or your student’s spot for this standing-room only event. Breck’s dance concerts showcase the curricular work of students in grades 5-12. Enjoy four reserved seats and one reserved parking spot at the following dance concerts: April 26, 2019, 7:00PM and December 6, 2019, 7:00PM.

321 Help Announce the Breck Homecoming Soccer Game Donated by: Breck Athletics

Do you have a sports fanatic in your household? Win this item and your child will have the opportunity to work with our Athletic Director, Mr. Bergene, and the game-day announcers to announce one of the Varsity Soccer games at Homecoming 2019.

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Breck Bash

400 Private Wine and Cheese Soirée with Head of School, Dr. Natalia R. Hernández Donated by: Dr. and Mr. Hernández and Breck School

Share an incredible evening as Dr. and Mr. Hernández host your party of ten at their home right here in Golden Valley.

Selected wines will be paired with gourmet cheeses.

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401 Private Performance by the Breck Chamber Players Donated by: Manny & Claudette Laureano and the Breck Chamber Players

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Bid on this opportunity for a private 30-minute performance by Breck’s supremely talented orchestra, the Breck Chamber Players. They would perform on an agreed upon date and time (between the date of April 7-May 2, 2019). The program would be chosen from their year-long repertoire, which would include Bohemian Rhapsody, Devil Went Down to Georgia, and other great tunes. And to make the evening even more special, the Chamber Players will be joined by Manny Laureano, principal trumpet of the Minnesota Orchestra.

402- Breck Spirit Pillow by Hunter Handmade 404 Donated by: Elizabeth Villafaña and Mary Knutson

You’ll cherish this heirloom Breck pillow. It is the perfect pick for anyone who loves Breck School.

405- Breck Wool Stadium Blanket 406 Donated by: Breck School

Cozy up and cheer on the Mustangs at the next outdoor game with this custom wool stadium blanket from Faribault Woolen Mill.

407 Stay Sharp! Skate Sharpening Donated by: Breck School

If you’ve ever had a skating experience where one of your edges, in a certain location on the blade, seems to have just disappeared, this is likely due to a lost or dull edge. A good sharpening will restore that edge so the blade has bite once again and you can turn and stop with confidence.

Receive a complimentary year of ice skate sharpening from May 2019-May 2020 at Breck Anderson Ice Arena.

408 Hockey Stick Autographed by Boys Varsity Team Donated by: Breck’s Boys Varsity Hockey Team

Suitable for display in the finest of trophy rooms, this exquisite Breck hockey stick is autographed by every member of the Breck boys varsity hockey team.

409 Hockey Stick Autographed by Girls Varsity Team Donated by: Breck’s Girls Varsity Hockey Team

Suitable for display in the finest of trophy rooms, this exquisite Breck hockey stick is autographed by every member of the Breck girls varsity hockey team.

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Little Luxuries

500 Guided Fly-Fishing on the St. Croix River Donated by: Caroline and Robert Fullerton

You and a guest will join Robert Fullerton and a fly-fishing guide for a full day of small-mouth bass fly-fishing on the St. Croix River. Navigating the river is made easy with the boat, rods, and flies supplied. The trip may be designed for beginners or experts, either will have the privilege of floating on one of our region’s most beautiful protected waterways. Meeting point near Grantsburg, Wisconsin (1.5 hours north of the Twin Cities). (May-September 2019) Date to be mutually agreed upon.

501 Pet Portrait Donated by: Visual Arts Instructor, Ms. Corrigan

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Furbabies forever! Commission a masterpiece of your beloved family pet. Provide a color photo of your pet and receive a beautiful painting to cherish forever.

Includes a commissioned piece measuring 8x8. For more information and examples of Ms. Corrigan’s work, visit: katcorrigan.com/commissions.

502 Step out in Style with Marion Parke Shoes Donated by: Marion Parke

Seeking luxury and wearability? Then this $500 gift card to Marion Parke shoes is for you. Local—and now national—celebrity shoe designer, Marion Parke, podiatric surgeon by trade, delivers shoes that are simultaneously innovative and chic. Her footwear collection is distinguished by its ability to seemlessly pair her patented insole with luxurious Italian craftsmanship and modern style.

You can find Marion Parke’s footwear at dozens of online and instore locations, including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and goop. A recent quote from Vogue: “Marion Parke, who was a foot surgeon in a past life, will be a name that will be on the tips of tongues for many a season to come.” For more information, visit: marionparke.com.

503 FORE! Golf Lessons from a Pro Donated by: Coach Michele Redman, Jill Schurtz and Beth Ford

Do you want to shave some strokes off your game? Join living golf legend and University of Minnesota women’s golf head coach, Michele Redman, for three private lessons (individual or group of three) at the University of Minnesota’s new state-of-the-art indoor practice facility (or other location of your choice). After you’ve worked out your swing, you and two guests can join Coach Redman for a round of golf at the Minikahda Club. Coach Redman played on the LPGA Tour for 20 years, accumulating a number of wins and over 80 top-ten finishes.

504 Guthrie Opening Night Dinner and Performance Donated by: Guthrie Theater

Experience the excitement and energy of an Opening Night celebration at the Guthrie Theater! Prior to the performance, join fellow theater enthusiasts in a Guthrie rehearsal room for a fabulous three-course dinner prepared

by Sea Change chefs. Special guests at this exclusive dinner typically include the show’s director and artistic designers.

Following the performance, join the cast and crew for a very special after-party. Enjoy two tickets to one of the following Opening Night celebrations: “Cyrano de Bergerac” on Friday, Mary 22, 2019 “Metamorphoses” on Thursday, April 18, 2019 “Floyd’s on Friday” on August 2, 2019

505 Picnic with the Royals Donated by: Terry and Steve Benson

Don’t you hate it when a royal drops in, demanding a picnic?

For these all-too-frequent occasions, we bring you the Windsor Picnic Basket, a large, elegant wicker picnic basket with accessories and service for four. Don’t wait — send Kate, William, Meghan, and Harry an invite!

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506 Set of Braces Donated by: Dr. Angela Ross

A set of upper and lower braces in metal with all the colors of the rainbow will give you or your child a beautiful smile.

Breck mom, Dr. Angela Ross, Board Certified orthodontist, has been voted “Twin Cities Best Orthodontist” in Mpls/ St. Paul Magazine every year and is a top, “Elite Provider” of Invisalign. Dr. Ross’s associate, Dr. Rosemary Lelich ’05 is also a Breck graduate! *Availble April 2019-April 2020. Excludes June, July, and August 2019.

507 A Book Club Special Guest-Author Curtis Sittenfeld Donated by: Curtis Sittenfeld

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Surprise your book club members with a visit from author and Breck parent, Curtis Sittenfeld. Ms. Sittenfeld is the best-selling author of five novels: Prep, The Man of My Dreams, American Wife, Sisterland, and Eligible. Her first story collection, You Think It, I’ll Say It, was also recently published. Her books have been selected by the New York Times, Time, Entertainment Weekly, and People for its “Ten Best Books of the Year” lists, optioned for television and film, and translated into thirty languages. Her short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and Esquire, and her non-fiction has appeared in The New York Times, Time, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, Slate, and on This American Life. A graduate of Stanford University and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Curtis has interviewed Michelle Obama for Time; appeared as a guest on NPR’s Fresh Air, CBS’s Early Show, and PBS’s Newshour.

At a mutually convenient time, Ms. Sittenfeld will discuss her books, publishing, creativity, or whatever writing topics your group is interested in hearing more about from this incredibly successful author. The evening will include ten copies of any of her six books. For more information on Ms. Sittenfeld’s career or her work, go to curtissittenfeld.com.

508 Membership to ModernWell Donated by: ModernWell and Julie Burton

Enjoy a two-month membership to ModernWell. Whether you want to meet a friend, colleague, or client for a cup of coffee or tea; schedule a board meeting; listen to an inspiring speaker; or simply want to get out of your house or office to work on the novel you’ve always wanted to write, or sit by the fire and read the book that has been on your night stand for months, ModernWell is your go-to oasis . Featuring open seating and private workspaces, WiFi, coffee, tea, healthy food, private conference and consult rooms, yoga, and ongoing enrichment classes, ModernWell is a space where women will be celebrated and supported both professionally and personally. To learn more go to modernwell.co.

509 Barre Fitness Classes at the barre Wayzata Donated by: Co-Owner the barre Wayzata, Paula Warford

Discover the most effective, comprehensive, and sustainable workout on the planet and join us at the barre where you will tone your body head-to-toe, building lean muscle mass and bone density with very little impact to your joints.

No flexibility (or grace!) necessary — although you may feel you’ve gained some after class. The results? A defined waistline, strengthened core, sculpted upper body, long lean thighs, and a lifted seat — you will tone your entire body and we bet you will have fun doing it! For more information about the barre Wayzata, please visit: thebarrestudio.com This package includes a ten-class package to the barre Wayzata, plus a pair of aligning sticky socks and a water bottle.

510 Two Weeks at Camp Birchwood for Girls Donated by: Camp Birchwood for Girls

Perched on the shores of sparkling Steamboat Lake— a 600-acre body of water in Minnesota’s “Northwoods” — Camp Birchwood is a 3.5-hour drive north of the Twin Cities.

Bid on this package for a two-week session — the winner may choose from two different sessions (Grades 2-8): June 10 - June 23, 2019 OR June 24 - July 7, 2019 For more information, visit: campbirchwood.com.

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Two Weeks at Camp Birchwood for Boys Donated by: Camp Birchwood for Boys

In many ways, Camp Birchwood for Boys reminds you of the classic wilderness summer camps that are pictured on postcards you might find at vintage flea markets. But beyond the rustic environment, you find a contemporary camp program that might be even more important in today’s tech world. Its small size of just 50 boys ensures individual attention and instruction through a program that embraces the values and outcomes inherent in real adventure.

Bid on this package for a two-week session — the winner may choose from two different sessions (Grades 2-11): June 10 - June 23, 2019 OR June 24 - July 7, 2019 For more information, visit: campbirchwoodforboys.com.

512 Professional Landscape Consultation and Design Donated by: Mama Terra Landscaping

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Mama Terra offers a radical alternative to traditional horticulture by designing plantings that function like naturally occurring ecosystems, and creating balanced landscapes that are resilient, beautiful, diverse, waterwise, and beneficial to our wildlife friends. Owner & lead designer Kayla Nortrup will assess your existing landscape and offer a full written consultation (soil health, water management, future and existing landscape features) as well as a beautifully drawn design plan. Proper landscape design can benefit your property in many ways, from the increase in visual aesthetics, to increasing your property resale value, to making your little slice of the world a sustainable haven for native species.

513 My Lil’ Pony Party Donated by: Sky Rock Farm

Not quite the plastic ponies from our childhood. Minty, Starshine, and Sunbeam are all tucked away in our memory vaults. Instead, host a pony or Horse Ride birthday party at Sky Rock Farm. Horse and/or Pony rides are given in the indoor heated arena. The Carousel building houses their famous antique collections, and is where you may host the cake and ice cream portion of your party. An old-fashioned band organ will play “Happy Birthday.” Use this $250 gift card toward a party or other experiences for your lil’ Mustang. Visit their website to customize this gallopin’ good time: skyrockfarm.com.

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Breck Socials 600 And Mr. Scarpa Makes the Pizzas Donated by: Lili Hall Scarpa and Andrea Scarpa

Transport yourself to Piemonte, Italy, in the comfort of Lili and Andrea Scarpa’s Golden Valley home. As hosts of a celebratory Italian “festa” for 30, you’ll enjoy authentic Northern Italian-style pizzas made in their own wood-fire oven—flavored with fresh ingredients of your choosing and complemented by a fine selection of wine. Feel free to practice your Italian while you’re here, too. A fabulous evening awaits you and your friends. Evviva!

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019, 6:00PM

Qty Available: 30 Price: $75 per person

601 Kula Yoga and Libations Donated by: Sydney Holly and Kula Yoga

Join Kula owner Sydney Holly for a Sunday night Kula Calm Yoga session at her studio in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis. To further your Zen, stay after to mingle with fellow yogi parents while enjoying a glass of wine, cocktail, or non-alcoholic beverage.

Date: Sunday, April 14, 2019, 6:30PM

Qty Available: 25

Price: $50 per person

602 Open Skate Donated by: Breck School

Join our open skating for all ages to practice your skills or just have a little fun! Our indoor rink offers optimal ice conditions in a controlled environment year-round. Breck open skate at Anderson Ice Arena is open to individuals of all ages, whether you are a seasoned ice skater or just trying it for the first time. Our open skate offers a friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy skating while listening to music and socializing with family, friends, and classmates.

Date: Sunday, March 31, 2019, 1:30-3:30PM

Qty Available: 50 Price: $10 per person

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603 Swimming Starts and Turns Clinic Donated by: Owners of Olympian Performance, Katrina and Ross Gerry

Join Olympic Coach, Ross Gerry, and Olympian, Katrina Radke Gerry, for a small swimming clinic at Blake Middle School covering starts, turns, and finishes for ages 10-18.

Ross has coached at an elite level of swimming for over 15 years and is known worldwide for his ability to teach the latest groundbreaking technical skills in the water. For more information on the clinics offered, visit: wecoach4u. com.

Date: Sunday, April 28, 2019, 3:00-4:15PM

Qty Available: 5

Price: $150 per person

604 Succulents and Libations Donated by: Owner of Bloom Time Floral, Alissa Nudi

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Missing the green of summer? Join Alissa Nudi, owner of Bloom Time Floral, for a special class on arranging succulents. Learn to create your own green piece of art by learning techniques for arranging succulents into containers to help them really stand out. Enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres in the comfort of Alissa’s home studio. Each participant will create a centerpiece to bring home. *Class includes all supplies and plants.

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019, 12:00-3:00PM

Qty Available: 10

Price: $100 per person

605 Flower Arranging and Libations Donated by: Owner of Bloom Time Floral, Alissa Nudi

Floral design is both an art and a science. This class will give you a great foundation on the technical tricks of flower arranging as well as composition, color, and design.

Alissa Nudi, owner of Bloom Time Floral, will teach this course in her home studio. Each participant will create a centerpiece to bring home while enjoying champagne and hors d’oeuvres. *Class includes all supplies and flowers.

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019, 2:00-5:00PM

Qty Available: 10

Price: $100 per person

606 Lake of the Isles Dinner Party Donated by: Jill Schurtz and Beth Ford, Mary and Brian Zelickson, Amy and Mitch Kern

Join us for this fun, progressive dinner event! First, stop at the home of Breck Board Chair, Jill Schurtz and Beth Ford for cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres. Then, head over to the home of Mitch and Amy Kern for a seated dinner. Finally, meander to the home of Brian and Mary Zelickson for dessert and coffee. The three stops are within walking distance of each other. Come on your own or gather a group and bid!

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019, 5:00PM

Qty Available: 18

Price: $100 per person

607 Private Preview Evening: Sonja Peterson at Burnet Fine Art & Advisory Donated by: Burnet Fine Art and Advisory, Peggy and Ralph Burnet ’63, Amber and Ryan Burnet ’98, Stephanie Burnet Ott ’87 and Mike Ott

Join fellow Breck parents for an evening at Burnet Fine Art & Advisory in downtown Wayzata, owned by Breck grandparents and alum Ralph ’63 and Peggy Burnet. Get a sneak peek at extraordinary artist Sonja Peterson’s latest exhibit before the exhibition opens to the public. Hear remarks from the artist herself, as well as gallery curator and former Breck parent, Jennifer Phelps. All while enjoying a glass of wine and fresh Mexican fare from Ryan Burnet’s ’98 restaurant Barrio.

With delicate cuts, Minneapolis artist Sonja Peterson builds networks of negative space into large-scale, intricate cutouts whose mazes of quiet colors and soft shadows add depth and whimsy to the simplest of mediums: paper.

Peterson reflects on her work,“Often my artwork is derived by looking at historical events and science to absorb present day dilemmas.”

Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 6:00-8:00PM

Qty Available: 40 Price: $50 per person

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608 Breck Ladies Night Out Donated by: Katie McKenna ’87, Trissa Garvis, Stephanie Burnet Ott ’87, Natalie Shermeta, Missy Swiller, and Liz Weiner Hello, Ladies! Gather poolside on a beautiful summer evening at the home of Breck parent and alumna Katie McKenna ’87. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeurves while mingling with 50 lovely ladies from the Breck community!

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2019, 6:00PM

Qty Available: 50 Price: $50 per person

609 Indian Cooking Class Donated by: Andy and Cheryllyne Vaz

Fifty Shades of Coriander. Things will heat up in the kitchen as you and your pals learn about Indian cooking based on the Kama Sutra. Come hungry and ready to take notes.

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2019, 5:00PM

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Qty Available: 10

Price: $75 per person

610 LOOK... I’m Flying!

Donated by: Lower School Director, Ms. Bailey

Have you ever imagined yourself skydiving? Here’s your big chance! Mrs. Bailey invites five third-grade friends to “take flight” at the new iFly indoor skydiving facility in Minnetonka. Plan on spending two hours together learning how to fly in the sky! Each student will get to experience two dives and will receive a video to remember the experience! Mark your calendars for Friday afternoon, June 7.

Date: Friday, June 7, 2019, 2:30PM

Qty Available: 5

Price: $100 per person

611 Bird Watching Excursion with Ms. Jacobs-Smith Donated by: Lower School Instructor, Ms. Jacobs-Smith Join Ms. Jacobs-Smith for a fun and educational bird watching walk during spring migration through Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary.

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2019, 8:30AM

Qty Available: 12

Price $25 per person

612 Day at the Museum Donated by: Lower School Instructors, Ms. Jacobs-Smith, Ms. Murphy, Ms. Moore, and Ms. Bennett

The third-grade teachers (Ms. Jacobs-Smith, Ms. Murphy, Ms. Moore, and Ms. Bennett) will take three lucky children to visit the Bell Museum, including a special presentation in the planetarium, “Minnesota in the Cosmos.” The story explores the formation of the universe from a uniquely Minnesota perspective, investigating the deep cosmic and geological history of the land beneath our feet.

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019,1:30-4:30PM

Qty Available: 4

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613 Souvenir Breckopoly Game Donated by: Breck School

A deluxe, color Breckopoly board, custom property deeds, 6 pewter pawns: Breck shield, Breck Mustang, school bus, laptop, apple, and a school bell, and a customized plastic component tray with custom Breck bucks, dice, and instructions.

614 Love Those Uniforms $25 Gift Cards Donated by: Educational Outfitters

Does your child’s white shirt look like its own art project?

Educational Outfitters in St. Louis Park can help. These gift certificates can be used on school uniforms or anything else in the store.

615 Love Those Uniforms $250 Gift Cards Donated by: Educational Outfitters

Does your child’s white shirt look like its own art project?

Educational Outfitters in St. Louis Park can help. These gift certificates can be used on school uniforms or anything else in the store.

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