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"What Really Matters to Colleges?" Group Seminar
"What Really Matters to Colleges?" Group Seminar
Is an ‘A’ in a regular course better than a ‘B’ in an Honors course? What are the "best" extracurricular activities? How complex is the application process? With an increasing number of students applying to colleges, competition for admission can be fierce. Some families begin planning as early as 7th grade! Cardinal Education's 1-hour seminar, followed by an open-ended Q&A session, will provide 6 inquisitive families with valuable insight on their child's current trajectory, and how grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities impact college prospects. Limited to 6 families on a mutually agreed upon date before 8/31/12 [date must be set 3 weeks prior.]
Guaranteed Purchase: $100.00
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Special Tour of the Asian Art Museum
Special Tour of the Asian Art Museum
A Priory tradition continues. This unique day includes a private docent-led morning tour of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, followed by a delicious lunch in the private Fisher dining room. 16 lucky bidders. September 18, 2012.
Guaranteed Purchase: $90.00
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Drinks, Desserts, and Scrabble!
Drinks, Desserts, and Scrabble!
16 lucky players will enjoy an evening of Scrabble while sipping their favorite drink and nibbling on yummy appetizers and desserts! Jeanette Latta and Susann Mirabella are your hosts for this night of relaxation and brain-tickling on October 25, 2012 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Guaranteed Purchase: $50.00
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Late Summer Wine Tasting Party
Late Summer Wine Tasting Party
Come relax on an Atherton patio with the Montalvos and Nachtsheims for a late Summer wine tasting. Join us for the Fourth Annual Event- it's a sensory and gastronomical opportunity you won't want to miss! The tasting experience of 15 wines will be guided by a wine expert and will be paired with 5 courses of gourmet food, from starters through dessert, specifically tailored to enhance each varietal. Invite a group of friends and make an evening of it. Saturday, September 15, 2012. Limited to 40 guests.
Guaranteed Purchase: $125.00
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The Most Outstanding Dinner Party
The Most Outstanding Dinner Party
Enjoy a fascinating evening of fine food, great wines, and exceptional conversation on Saturday, November 10, 2012 with our own Priory Board of Trustees. Start the evening with specially-selected cheeses and hand-made hors d'oeuvres along with a selection of wines from the Trustees' private cellars, as you meet the other guests and hosts. Then share a casual, lively dinner the highlight of which is the best Cioppino ever from a secret Montalvo family recipe shared only at this event. A truly memorable evening awaits you. The meal will be prepared, served and hosted by the Priory Board of Trustees and served in the refectory. Available for 24 attendees.
Guaranteed Purchase: $150.00
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Pre-Election Dinner Party
Pre-Election Dinner Party
Republican, Democrat, Independent or Green. No matter your leanings, you're sure to agree on how fabulous this Pre-Election Party will be! Held November 3, 2012, Chef Robert Walker will prepare a variety of delicious menu selections based on the backgrounds of the President and his Republican opponent. Think Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken, Indonesian Fish, Panamanian Snapper, and perhaps Boston Scrod? Or will it be Philly Cheesesteaks? We'll have to wait and see! Limited to 20 patriotic souls.
Guaranteed Purchase: $100.00
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Dinner Party at Don Pico's Original Mexican Bistro & Cevicheria
Dinner Party at Don Pico's Original Mexican Bistro & Cevicheria
Join the fiesta at a private dinner at the Peninsula's favorite Mexican restaurant, Don Pico's Original Mexican Bistro & Cevicheria in San Bruno, a beloved Priory family-run restaurant in business for 37 years! Chef Isaac Mejia will prepare an 8 to 10 course gastronomic feast that you will not soon forget. This special evening on May 20, 2012 will feature live entertainment, wine, beer and margaritas. 6th grade parents Jill Wernicke, Sani El Fishawy, Lisa Carlos, Brett Queener, and Lucy Mejia will be on hand to serve, tend bar, and help make your evening memorable. Available for 50 adult attendees.
Guaranteed Purchase: $100.00
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2012 Arabian Nights Dinner Party
2012 Arabian Nights Dinner Party
On the evening of Saturday, October 6, 2012, be transported to an evening of adventure! Treat your senses to an al fresco Middle Eastern culinary experience while enjoying live music of The Orient. You will be captivated by a belly dance performance that is sure to get you out of your seat. Your imagination will wander to tales of mystical lands peopled with princes and magical spirits, tales of the voyages of Sinbad and the beauty of Shahrazad. Limited to 40 attendees.
Guaranteed Purchase: $125.00
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Breakfast with Author Julia Flynn Siler
Breakfast with Author Julia Flynn Siler
Come hear about lost family & fortune! Author Julia Flynn Siler is the New York Times Bestseller writer of "The House of Mondavi." Set in California's lush Napa Valley, "The House of Mondavi" is a tale of visionary genius, sibling rivalry and betrayal. Julia's most recent literary success is "Lost Kingdom," a tour of Hawaii's fascinating history and struggle to hold onto traditions in the face of greedy capitalist powers. Julia captures Hawaii’s backstory -- essentially what Hawaii was then and what it has slowly evolved into today. In her spare time, Julia is a contributing writer for the Wall Street Journal’s San Francisco bureau, along with raising two teenage boys in Marin County. Come listen to Julia discuss her writing process and successes while enjoying a scrumptious breakfast in a lovely Atherton home. Attendees will receive a choice of one of Julia's two books. The event will be held Thursday, November 15, 2012, 9:30 AM. Limited to 30 attendees.
Guaranteed Purchase: $50.00
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Co-ed Texas Hold 'Em Party!
Co-ed Texas Hold 'Em Party!
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we have a table for you! This year the men's and ladies' poker parties will combine to provide fun for couples and singles alike. What could be more enjoyable than a night of poker combined with delicious drinks and dining, and some prizes to boot! Poker enthusiast Aaron Morris will explain the basics of Texas Hold 'Em at one table, while card sharks can congregate at another. Whatever your level, you can bet it will be a blast! The tournament will have prizes awarded to the top finishers including those lucky beginners who often walk away with the pot. Join hosts Greg Bonfiglio and Patty Murray at their Portola Valley home for a night of bidding and socializing. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Available for 40 attendees.
Guaranteed Purchase: $75.00
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