The following is a partial list of items offered at the silent auction preceding the performance. The auction begins at 5:30pm and will conclude at the end of the intermission. Auction winners are asked to pick up and pay for their winnings at the end of the evening. If you are unable to pick up your winning, please make arrangements for pick-up with the silent auction chair.

Travel, Hotels and Dining:

Garrett's Desert Inn, Santa Fe: Two nights complimentary lodging at this Santa Fe, New Mexico Inn just footsteps away from many of Santa Fe's fine galleries, museums,shopps and historical sites. Expires Nov. 30, 2008.

Apple Tree Inn, Fishcamp, CA: A two-night stay at this quaint Inn 2 miles south of Yosemite, nestled amongst acres of soaring trees. Each cozy fireplace room or suite offers a patio or balcony, TV and VCR, microwave and coffeemaker. Expires June 30, 2008.

Country Inn & Suites, New Orleans: A 1-night staya for two in a standard guest room. A brand new hotel, superbly located in teh Centrafl Business District of New Orleans and just 3 blocks from the French Quarter, 2 blocks from

Harrah's Casino and Hotel, Reno: Just 8 blocks from the Convention Center. This hotel has the historic charm of a a boutique hotel and the modern amenities guests expect.

Courtyard by Marriott Fhuket at Patong Beach, Thailand: 2 nights in a Deluxe Room. Not valid April 12-15

Renaissance Lodge at Sonoma: 1 nights accommodaitons for two, valid Sun-Thurs only.

JW Marriott Lima, Peru: 2 weekend nights accommodations.

JW Marriott, Bangkok: 2 nights accomodations for two. Value:

JW Marriott, Caracas: 2 weekend nights accommodations

JW Buckhead. Atlanta: 2 nights accomodations for two with breakfast. Value:

JW Cairo: 2 weekend nights accommodations

New York Marriott East Side: 1 night, Sunday Only with breakfast

JW Marriott Bucharest: 2 weekend nights with breakfast and exec lounge access

Monterey Marriott: 2 nights Sun-Thurs with breakfast

JW Marriott Chongqing: deluxe suite, two weekend nights with breakfast

JW Marriott Starr Pass: 2 nights accomodations for two. Value:

Stanford Court Hotel, San Francisco: 2 night stay at the award-winning Stanford Court, a Renaissance Hotel located atop Nob Hill. Based on availability, expires 12/31/2008.

Sands Regency Casino Hotel, Reno, NV: A 3-day, 2-night stay at the Sands Casino Hotel in downtown Reno. Based on avialabaility, exludes holidays and special event periods. Must be 21 years of age or older. Expires 10/15/2008.

Embassy Suites Hotel, San Luis Obispo, CA: A 2-night stay in a 2 bedroom suite including wet bar, refrigerator, mocrowave, coffeemaker and more. Hotel has indoor heated pool, fully equipled fitness center, spacious garden terrace and sun deck.

Hampton Inn at Camden Gardens, Baltimore, MD: A two-night stay at the Hampton Inn including breakfast buffet the next morning. Don't forget your swimwuit for the indoor pool and fitness center. The Inn is just steps away from the Inner Harbor and Ballparks. Valid through 12/30/08.

DoubleTree Inn, Sacramento: One night Dream Deal Weekend (Friday or Saturday night). Valid through 12/1/2008.

Embassy Suites Phoenix North Hotel: A complimentary weekend stay for two in a two-room suite, including tax and complimentary cooked to order breakfast and two-hour managers reception. Based on availabilty PLUS a $50 gift certificate for dinner for two at Lafitte's New Orleans style restaurant. Value: $350

Peppermill Resort & Casino, Reno, NV: A two-night stay in a luxurious Peppermill Tower room and dinner for two in the Island Buffet. Each tower room includes 2 phones, 24-hour room service, and spectacular views of either the Sierra or surrounding foothills or the city.

The Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa, Santa Fe, NM: A delux 2-night stay with breakfast buffet for 2 each morning at Las Fuentes Restaurant. Exludes alcohol and gratuity. Expires 11/25/08.

The Chael Motel, Mequon Wisconsin: Four 1-night certificates in an Executive Room at the Chalet Motel, ideally located only 15 minutes North of dwontown Milwaukee adn 12 minutes South of historical Cedarburg. Not vaid Juen, July, August and Holidays. Expires Dec. 31, 2008. Value: $84/each

Harris' Restaurant: A $125 gift certificate .

Quality Art & Memorabilia:

"The Arcade" by Gabriel Picart: Print with silk silk screen and texture on canvas. 35" high x 25" wide. 148 of 195.Beautifully framed. Donated by Fingerhut Gallery of Sausalito. Value: $1,040

"Moonrise" by Gwen Peine Toomalatai: Multi-layered,
mixed media print on 1/4" ebony planche, 39" high x 30" wide.
Beautifully framed. Donated by Fingerhut Gallery of Sausalito. Value: $2,490

"Sunrise" by Gwen Peine Toomalatai:
Multi-layered,
mixed media print on 1/4" ebony planche,
39" high x 30" wide.
Beautifully framed. Donated by Fingerhut Gallery of Sausalito. Value: $2,490

"Dreamin' of You" by Colleen Ross: 2003 Giclee
print on canvas, 20" high x 25" wide. Beautifully framed.
Donated by Fingerhut Gallery of Sausalito. Value: $1,040

"Stolen Kiss" byColleen Ross: 2003 Giclee print on canvas,
20" high x 25" wide. Beautifully framed. Donated by
Fingerhut Gallery of Sausalito. Value: $1,040

"Blue Sppiral Branches" by Michael Davidson: Digital photographic composition mounted on aluminum wiht 3/4" black frame and with UV lamination. 17.5"wide x 24" high. Donated by William D. Wascher
and Michael J. Sparks. Value: $2,000.

Break Up - Break Down" by Tarek Chemaly: Artist, poet and author,
Tarek Chemaly, has exhibited in his home town, Beirut Lebanon,
as well as Paris and other major cities. During his visit to San Francisco
June 2007 he met some of the REAF members and learned
first hand the value of REAF to the community so is contributing
this original signed collage. It is 21 x 30 cm o 8.25 x 11.87 inches.
Retail value $500

"Torso" by Steven Holland: Original oil on paper. Donated by Frederick Warhanek. Value: $15,000.

"Angles" by Vance Martin:
Original lithograph. Donated by Frederick Warhanek. Value: $2,500

"Beauty and the Beast" by Allen Menken: Original hand-noted
musical note from "Beauty and the Beast" by composer Allen Menken.
Beautifully framed for display. Value: Priceless.

"I Can Hear the Bells!" by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaima: Original hand-notated musical note from "Hairspray" signed by composer Scott Wittman and lyricist Marc Shaima. Beautifully framed for display. Value: Priceless.

"Dirty Rotten Guys Like Us" by David Yazbek: Original hand-notated musical note from "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" signed by composer David Yazbek. Beautifully framed for display: Value: Priceless.

Wine & Liquor Packages:

W&J Graham's Six Grape Port: A magnum bottle. Value: $65

Brutacao Vineyards: 3 liter bottle of Zinfandel, Value: $100

The Ultimate Absolut Gift Basket: Eight 1-liter bottles of Absolut Vodka wrapped up in a beautiful wicker basket and tied with a festive bow. Includes Vanilla, Mandarin Orange, Cirton, Pears, 100, Raspberry, Ruby Red and APeach. Value: $300

Hess Collection Winery: One 2004 Hess Collection Mountain Cuvee, 1.5 liter bottle. Mount Veeder-Napa Valley. Value: $75

Cambria Vineyards: A 3-liter bottle of Estate Bottled Cambria 2005 Chardonnay from Santa Maria Vlley. Donated by Mr. Robert Rhodes of the Hilton San Francisco. Value: $150

Merchandise & Collectibles:

Pratesi Linens: A 100% Mongolian cashmere throw made in Italy by Pratesi Linens. Value: $1,400

Fiji Water: Have a one-year supply of Fiji water shipped directly to your home or office in one shipment of 12 cases of 500 ml bottles (24 bottles per case). Value: $350

A Gourmet Holiday Gift Basket: A beautiful basket of holiday goodies to let someone know how special they are. Donated by UPP, Inc., Promotional Products Beyond the Ordinary. Value: $200

Pair of crystal "Bone" candlesticks: Designed by Elsa Peretti exclusivley for Tiffany & Co. Value: $500

Tiffany & Co. Tie: A blue silk tie from Tiffany & Co. Value: $90

Typewritter Key Cufflinks: From the Weekend Store, Oakland. Value: $54

Typewritter Key Bracelet: From the Weekend Store, Oakland. Value: $75

Typewritter Key Watch: From the Weekend Store, Oakland. Value: $90

Health, Fitness & Personal Services:

One & one half hour massage: Darryl Choy – transformational massage and energy work.

One & one half hour massage: Darryl Choy – transformational massage and energy work.

Yoga Tree Castro/Les Leventhal: a 10 class pass good for any 10 classes taught by Les Leventhal at Yoga Tree, 97 Collingwood Street. Value: $140

2-Hour Professional Landscape Design Consultation: Let Jeannine white, landscape designer help you with a wealth of creative ideas to tranform your property into an ourdoor paradise. Value: $250

Elevation Salon & Cafe: An afternoon of beauty gift certiificate for haircut, style highlights, make-up application and 2 complimentary Elevation products. Value: $350

Acupuncture Evaluation and Treatment: Initial consultation with Tamara Brown, L.A.c. of The Lotus Center, including health overview, recommendations and acupunture treatment. Value: $95

Entertainment:

Mary Wilson in Concert: Three pairs of tickets to see Mary Wilson's Opening Night, Tuesday, Dec. 4th at the Empire Plush Room. Donated by Rrazz Productions. Winners names should be given to Ken Henderson to coordinate with Rrazz Productions to have tickets held at will call for the winner. Value: $52.50/ticket or $315 for all.

Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes XMas Party: 3 pairs of tickets to see Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes on Saturday, Dec. 8th at 8pm at the Herbst Theatre. Donated by Rrazz Productions. Winners names should be given to Ken Henderson to coordinate with Rrazz Productions to have tickets held at will call for the winner.Value: $65/ticket or $390 for all 6.

Tickets to a Show at A.C.T.: A voucher for four tickets to any performance at an ACT production and a backstage tour of the historic American Conservatory Theatre prior to the performance. Value: $240.