Join us on October 21st, 2023, for a fundraiser dinner and dance to benefit Sausalito Sister Cities Programs!

Rick Tosh is the DJ
Liam Mayclem is the Auctioneer for the Live Auction

Sit Down Dinner, Sushi Ran Appetizer by Yoshi.
Wine included. Cash Bar for Cocktails.

2023 Fundraiser Auction Items

#1 A First Class Day and Evening in Sausalito!

Treat yourself to a staycation or treat an out-of-town guest to a spectacular day & night in Sausalito. Dinner for 2 at Poggio restaurant plus a one-night stay at the incomparable Inn Above Tide.

#2 Portuguese Wine Tasting for Six

Tasting led by Eugenio Jardim, acclaimed Sommelier and Wines of Portugal USA Ambassador.  Your choice of location (dates to be mutually agreed).  A unique event for a special occasion.

#3 A Four-Hour Luxury Bay Cruise

Board Sausalito Yacht Club Staff Commodore Tom Kowalski’s, 44-foot Yacht for a four-hour excursion on the San Francisco Bay for four people catered with champagne and appetizers. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

#4 Dinner for Two with Vice Mayor, Angel Investor and Venture Capitalist Ian Sobieski

Sausalito Vice Mayor Ian Sobieski is not Warren Buffet, but similar to the famous annual auctioning of Buffet's advice, anyone curious about startups, how they are financed, and the world of venture capital, should bid on this dinner. Ian will treat 2 persons to dinner at any Sausalito restaurant of the winning bidder's choice and will discuss any Sausalito civic issues and/or his work as the Chairman of the Band of Angels for the past 19 years.  The Band of Angels is the oldest high-tech angel investment group in the United States and has seeded more than 400 startups, 19 of which have had successful IPO’s. Ian will discuss any topic related to Sausalito or to what’s going on now in the tech world including artificial intelligence and crypto currencies and everything about tech startups including how they are funded.

#5 San Francisco Giants Experience

Four tickets for great seats 4 rows behind the SF Giant’s dugout (above third base) or 4 rows behind the visitor’s dugout (above first base).  You will get to choose among many games from the 2024 season schedule.  This fun day or evening game will include a pre- or post-game dinner for four at the famous and fabulous MoMo’s restaurant, across from the ballpark.  Complimentary Giants’ memorabilia included.  Game day booking subject to availability, so early game selection advised.   

#6 Dinner for 12 at The Pines

An intimate evening of food, wine and friends surrounded by the spectacular Pines Manor in Sausalito. This historic Queen Anne Victorian residence was built in 1888.  Current owners Roxanne Sheridan and Gilbert Purcell, restored the 18-room four-story Manor, preserving the classic Queen Anne architecture and stunning features such as the glass-domed conservatory and sweeping, wooden spiral staircase.

Dinner is preceded by a champagne tour of all four floors, all rooms plus the exterior rooftop Widow’s Walk with its panoramic views of the San Francisco Skyline and Bay.

A 5-course gourmet meal, prepared onsite by professional chef, served adjacent to the original majestic fireplace of The Pines with woodburning fire during dinner.

Wines will be thoughtfully paired from the owner’s extensive private cellar to complement each course. The venue, the views, the food, and wine all make for a guaranteed most memorable evening. 

#7  A Year of Date Nights!

A year’s worth of wonderful activities for you to enjoy with your significant other, including: 

• Your own private table at three separate Friday night Jazz by the Bay performances with a picnic basket filled with appetizers & wine each night;
• 5 tickets for movies at the Cinelounge in Tiburon;
• Dinner gift certificate at Poggio;
• Two tickets to the San Francisco symphony (February 9th only) plus dinner for 2 at Absinthe;
• A trip to the San Francisco zoo any day of the year w/free admission and parking;
• Dinner gift certificate at Barrel House;
• Dinner gift certificate at Café Divino,
• Dinner gift certificate at Zalta;
• Dinner gift certificate at Sandrino’s

#8 Sushi Ran Dinner with Sake Tasting for Six

Hosted by Harry and Janet Chapman at their home.  The sake tasting will be led by legendary restaurateur Yoshi Tome.  Sushi from Sushi Ran restaurant will be served by former Sausalito Mayors.

Photo from Chapmans

About Sausalito Sister Cities Inc.

For over sixty years, the Sausalito Sister Cities program has been enhancing international relationships through educational and cultural exchange, fostering peace and international understanding through global people-to-people programs. Learn more at sausalitosistercities.org.