…We like to party? We like, we like to party!



We have over a dozen different parties to sign up for at Imaginarium this year. Our great party packages From Tea Parties to Bowling parties to Hiking Parties, there is something for everyone! Early arrival to our auction will insure your name will get on the lists to these incredible events! We will have parents staff on hand to tell you all the exciting details for our numerous parties which take place on various days after the auction.



Check out this out of this world experience of a real Fire House Birthday Party!







Sign your little fire fighter and their friends up for this once in a life time party! Heck, sign yourself up for this amazing party! Up to 6 adults can make this a party to remember! This party package will surely go fast!



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***Here is just a sample of the hundreds of amazing items up for auction!***




Getaway’s to the following locations:


Las Vegas, San Diego with choice of 4 theme parks, Monterey w/Golf Package, Tahoe, San Francisco, Santa Barbara ’staycation’





Resort Stays:

Hawaii and anywhere in your choice of 6 southwestern states
(including locations like San Francisco, San Diego, Grand Canyon, Tuscon, Park City, and many more)





Cruises to the following tropical locations:


Bahamas, Caribbean, and Mexico





Special Items

Fender Strat electric guitar signed by all five members of the Rolling Stones

Bono of U2 – self portrait sketch – signed by Bono

Autographed photo of Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean


PLUS HUNDREDS OF OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES, GOODS AND SERVICES!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY AND EVERY BUDGET!



21st Annual Silent Auction, Imaginarium

Date: Saturday March 13 ,2010

Time: 4-7pm

Place: Fleischman Auditorium, Natural History Museum – 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Cost: $10/ticket, including all food and 2 beverage tickets

Description: The Annual Benefit Auction for the San Marcos Parent Child Workshop in Santa Barbara will be held on March 13th, 4-7pm, at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Please join us to bid on over 200 items donated by local businesses! Treasures will be available for all budgets and interests, from gift baskets to hotel stays, to gift certificates and artwork – more than you can imagine!

$10 per person includes auction registration, all food, live music from Glendessary Jam (12-piece fiddle band), and 2 beverage tickets. All proceeds benefit the children and parent education programs at the San Marcos Parent Child Workshop (SMPCW), serving Santa Barbara families for 50 years.

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For more info: call 964-8994 or email: auction@smpcw.org

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We’ll gladly accept whatever you’re willing to contribute.

H is for happy, hilarious and Hippo…







H is also for Hidden Oaks Clubhouse who has donated a Children’s Birthday Pool Party! Kid’s pool party for up to 12 children, 2 adults.  Access to pool, BBQ, jacuzzi, play area on grass for volleyball, badminton and croquet. Come make a splash!



Hidden Oaks Golf Course followed up with a half hour lesson and golf for 2! A 1/2 hour golf lesson and golf  (9 holes) for a twosome with golf pro Dave De Heras, PGA



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I know I do!


And I’m sure all the hard working SMPCW parents will be the high bidders on this amazing cruise package from Carnival Cruise Line. Don’t let them beat you to it! You deserve this cruise just as much as they do!



Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line

Five spectacular days with four incredible nights to one of the follow three tropical destinations, Mexico, Bahamas, or Western Caribbean.



Certain upgrades to the package are available to the winner.



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I am so beside myself with excitement about our live auction item this year I can barely type out the description with out screaming like a fan girl and throwing items on clothing on a imaginary stage!



You ready?



You ready for some rock n roll?



SMPCW is pleased to announce our Live Auction item for 2010 Imaginarum is……



a Guitar signed by Rolling Stones – all 5 band members!


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Signed Rolling Stones Fender Strat Guitar





This beautiful Fender Strat guitar is unframed and accessible for playing. It comes with certificate of authenticity.



Background info: Some band members in the rock world are very difficult when it comes to signing guitars. Rolling Stone magazine has ranked The Rolling Stones #4 of the top 100 greatest artists of all time.



Can you feel my excitement!? I’m bouncing off the walls! As I’m sure the winner of this amazing piece of Rock n Roll history will be too!



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G is for goat, gumball and gratuity…



We are grateful to the following G named business who have made donations to SMPCW for our Auction, Imaginarium, March 13 from 4 to 7pm at the Fleischman Auditorium, Natural History Museum – 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105



Goleta Sports has donated a gift certificate for your sporty needs.



Goleta Valley Athletic Club wants everyone to get in the healthy habit of working out! GVAC has donated not one but two memberships! GVAC is family friendly athletic club offering 70+ classes including yoga, pilates and cycling; 6 weight rooms; personal training; raquetball; swimming pool; jacuzzi and sauna; rock climbing wall; cafe and more!  Offering SB and Goleta the best since the 70’s!



Goleta Valley Tennis wants you to work on your backhand, so they have donated semi-private lessons with the tennis guru Peter Gerstenfeld! Lessons will take place at the beautiful tennis courts at UCSB.



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F is for fish, funny and fantastic…



F is also for Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort who has graciously donated a one night stay at the beautiful resort by the sea. I know I’ll be bidding on this lovely ’staycation’!



Why not make a weekend out of it and bid on the Firestone Vineyard complimentary tasting for 4 at three of their local wineries?



You can write your family and friends ‘wish you were here’ cards on the beautiful stationary courtesy of  Folio Paper Press!



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E is for eel, egg, and exoskeleton…



Oh poor little E. You are so lonely with only one donation! Any E businesses out there want to join…



The Elephant Bar who has donated a lovely gift certificate! This one is sure to cause a stampede at the auction so get there early!



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D is for dog, darling, and delightful…



Darin Jon Studio is donating a deep conditioning treatment, hair cut with Cassie and a 30 minute Pure Focus Facial with Katie. Pamper yourself or someone deserving by bidding on this fantastic gift certificate.



Del Pueblo Cafe has donated a gift certificate for dinner for 2! Their chili rellenos are something to write about home. Delicioso!



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…C is for cupcake, chocolate, and c-c-c-combo breaker!



Hello C. You seem to have a lot of wonderful things that will do some damage to a waistline, but that’s OK, waistline be darned! We want to raise some funds for our favorite school! And with the fabulous hair salons donations, what a better way to bid and look great while doing it!



California Pasta is tempting with a gift certificate that is good at the Five-Points location as well as the Paseo Nuevo one. Perfect starter for the tasty goodies to come.



On to The Chocolate Gallery. There really isn’t anything witty to say about a gallery full of chocolate. Its a gallery. With chocolate. All we need is a lawn chair, and some soothing music and its paradise. The chocolate Gallery is donating a full pound of Texas Crunch. We’ve come to terms with doing a little extra cardio to win this prize.



Citron Salon is donating a hair cut with Jill for our auction. Lets hope Jill can wield her scissors to make sure we’re always looking our best.



More delights? Oh yes, we are not done. Crushcakes has donated a gift certificate that is good for Crushcakes, or the delightful Crushcakes Cafe. Start salivating now by checking out the amazing pictures on their website.



Cutting Edge has donated a generous gift certificate good towards any of their numerous pampering services.



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