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Julia Child has nothing on Chef Guilluame Bienaimé, as you and your friends will discover when you win the chance of a lifetime to prepare the West Coast’s best California cuisine with the premier chef of the upscale Marché restaurant in Menlo Park.

Marché specializes in drawing on the bounty of fresh ingredients culled from local farmers markets to create delectable dishes that change with the seasons. You and your guests – 11 of your closest friends – will learn how to blend the freshest wines, meats and produce to create the most delicious meal you’ve ever tasted. This delightfully fun cooking class at Marché culminates with all of you enjoying the scrumptious plates you just crafted.

Value: $1,200
Special Thanks: Marché restaurant
Restrictions: Expires January 1, 2011. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

You’ll be close to home, but a world away from the hectic pace of real life when four couples gather for a weekend of golf, dining and relaxation at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park.

This exclusive weekend retreat for four couples includes a day of golf at the prestigious Stanford University Golf Course, cleverly laid out among the rolling hills above the picturesque campus.

After everyone has worked up an appetite, return to the luxurious Rosewood Sand Hill to partake in a savory four-course meal prepared especially for your group and served in a plush private villa. Retire for the evening in one of the three bedrooms or the deluxe room in the spacious villa.

The Rosewood Sand Hill is nestled among 16 pristine acres in Silicon Valley with fragrant gardens and stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The resort features handsome California ranch architecture and includes a luxurious spa, lively bar, gourmet restaurant and gracious staff.

Value: $6,095
Special Thanks: Rosewood Sand Hill
Restrictions: Expires March 12, 2011. Valid only at Rosewood Sand Hill. Certificate not replaceable if lost, stolen or destroyed.

Two Trojan fan's dreams come true with this exciting opportunity to hang out with USC's famed Song Girls spirit dance team and even step on hallowed ground -- the turf inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Two extremely lucky Trojan fans will fly round trip on Southwest Airlines to Southern California for some behind-the-scenes action with the Song Girls. Watch the girls whip up the crowds at the Friday night Jock Rally at Heritage Hall. On Saturday, join the girls again as they hone their moves during morning band practice on the field where USC routinely blows away its opponents. Be part of an on-field photo op with the entire Song Girls crew before joining them for a pre-game lunch.

The crowning jewel of this once-in-a lifetime experience is two prime seats in the front row to watch the Trojans play an awesome Pac-10 pigskin blowout. Four additional game tickets, for a total of six seats, are included so the whole family can join in the fun!

This is a weekend trip that any Trojan fan will remember forever!

Value: Fight on!
Special Thanks: USC Song Girls, Lori Nelson & Southwest Airlines
Restrictions: No field passes during the game and guests will not be allowed in the tunnel. No one under 18 is allowed on the field. Offer applies to any games except Notre Dame and homecoming. UCLA is an away game this year.

Kick back and relax in the island paradise of Hawaii.

You and your significant other will enjoy four luxurious nights at the gloriously restored Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu on the Kona Coast. This incredible resort features natural white sand beaches, crystal-clear, calm water and an elegant sheltered swimming area. You’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean from a new one-bedroom deluxe suite on an upper floor of a resort bungalow.

Spend your time relaxing in the world-class spa, or pack your trip full of thrilling experiences including stand-up paddle board lessons, body boarding, scuba diving, snorkeling or a day cruise. The 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature Hualalai Golf Course, the tennis courts and three on property restaurants ensure you never have to leave paradise.

Value: $8,318.84
Special Thanks: Four Season Resort Hualalai
Restrictions: Expires March 12, 2011. Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Cannot be combined with any other promotional packages. Not transferrable. Room included only.

Invite 60 of your closest friends for a private, rousing evening of live rock ‘n roll at the historic Pioneer Saloon in bucolic Woodside.

You and your friends will have the entire joint to yourselves for this private party featuring the Bay Area band Pork Belly. This four-person band covers all the best tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. You can custom-pick the playlist to hit all of your favorite songs ranging from the Beatles and Elvis to the Talking Heads, Van Morrison, U2 and much, much more. Mic Floriani, husband of Spring Fling committee member Heather Floriani, makes up a quarter of this musical crew.

Whether for a special celebration or just for fun, you’ll have a rootin’ tootin’ good time, especially with the generous bar tab that comes with this celebration plus limited edition Pork Belly fan t-shirts for the hosts.

Value: $3,500
Special Thanks: Pork Belly
Restrictions: Event date must be booked at least 45 days in advance and is subject to the band’s availability. Only $1,500 bar tab included.

And fun runs straight to you and your friends when you’re enjoying this fly-fishing adventure at the stately Five Rivers Lodge in southwest Montana.

You and 3 friends will delight in the comfortable surroundings of this elegant lodge located near one of the last blue ribbon fisheries in the country. Fly fishers of all skill levels will find challenging and rewarding fishing in this mountainous section of the Lewis and Clark Trail.

Your relaxing trip to Big Sky country includes four nights at the spacious lodge, which has its own gourmet restaurant. Your trip includes all meals, the help of expert fishing guides and transportation to and from the airport.

Value: $8,400
Special Thanks: Dave Beronio, Five Rivers Lodge and Heritage Bank of Commerce
Restrictions: Date mutually agreed upon. Must use before the end of December 2010. Airfare not included.

Actually, you may only look at the exquisite vehicles in John Mozart’s world-renowned collection of antique, period and classic cars, but that will be plenty to satiate your automotive dreams.

Housed in a brand new, state-of-the-art 26,000-square-foot Class A facility, Mozart owns approximately 50 vehicles that, in many cases, cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. You can ogle over the likes of vintage 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C-2900 and 1934 Alfa Romeo 8C2300, 1938 Bugatti 57SC Corsica Roadster, 1930 Duesenberg J120 Boat tail and 1912 Packard 6-48 Five-Passenger Touring vehicles among others. Mozart’s rare automobiles have won him acclaim at some of the world’s finest car shows, including the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance.

Mozart is opening his museum for an intimate cocktail party and tour for 60 people, complete with fine wines, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and all the amazing cars you can imagine.

Value: Priceless
Special Thanks: Heather and John Mozart
Restrictions: Must redeem by December 1, 2010. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

You and a guest will rub elbows with the music industry’s hottest stars, enjoy live performances by prominent artists and be there for all the exciting and unpredictable moments at the 2011 Grammy Awards in either Los Angeles or New York. The as-yet-to-be-named location of the 53rd annual award ceremony only adds to the excitement of this spectacular package!

You will enjoy two nights at a premier hotel in either Los Angeles or New York and a pre-event $1000 shopping spree, guided by a personal shopper at Neiman Marcus will get you ready for the red carpet.

While you’re at Neiman Marcus, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch for two, a relaxing facial with Natura Bisse and a gorgeous cosmetic makeover featuring the latest seasonal colors. The paparazzi will go gaga over you and your date as you stroll into the theater.

Value: Priceless
Special Thanks: Peer Music & Neiman Marcus
Restrictions: Valid for 2011 Grammys only. Airfaire not included.

Join two of football’s greatest legends – coaches John Madden and Steve Mariucci – for an unforgettable day at the 12th annual Madden-Mariucci Battle of the Bay Charity Bocce tournament on June 2, 2010.

The annual bocce tournament has become the place to see and be seen among sports legends nationwide. The event draws players, coaches, Hall of Fame honorees and other VIPs from the highest echelon of sports.

Your team of 6 will get to rub elbows with these sports big shots as you join them for a day of good food, fine wine and spectacular bocce ball on the Bay Area’s premier indoor and outdoor bocce ball courts at Campo di Bocce, nestled in the rolling foothills of Livermore’s wine valley. This is a wildly fun event the winner and friends will talk about for years to come.

Value: $5,000
Special Thanks: John Madden & family
Restrictions: Must be redeemed on Wednesday June 2, 2010.