Sensory Motor for 2nd & 3rd grade – Tue, Apr 2

What is the hardest part about becoming a 3rd grader? No More Sensory Motor!! They nostalgically look back at the days of zip lining, of zooming blind folded into giant balls, of the climbing wall and the chain of promise. Thanks to our very own Danielle DiSalvo, these kids have one more opportunity. Do yourself a favor and get a ticket. Your kid will love you for it – trust me. Time: 1:50-2:50pm. Price: $50 per person. 10 spots available.

Bits, Bobs & Eats – Pixie Hall Studios

Leave it to Rooftop mom and Pixie Hall Studios founder Kristin Scagliotti to design a great after school program that embraces art, introduces home skills and fosters independence and self awareness. Take a look at the activities: how to make your own herb box, garden & recipes. Bake bread and design packaging. How to iron, sew a button, set the table, dinner etiquette, make stationary. Parents….after this class your child can teach you how it’s done! Time: Wednesdays at 3:30-5:30pm from March 13. Age: 7-12

Private Rock climbing classes at Mission Cliff – Stas Yurkevich

Rooftop dad and rock climbing enthusiast will take up to two kids for two hours of climbing lessons at Mission Cliffs. And as your child connects to his/her inner Spiderman or woman, Stas will teach how to stay safe and confident. What a treat! Weekends between 9am-1pm.

Disneyland Adventure

Planning a visit to the happiest place on earth? Search no more because at the Rooftop Auction you can find great deals and support your school. Have a princess who wants to meet Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty or Snow White? Just make your way to Fantasyland and she’ll be in paradise. The only challenge will be to get that tune of “It’s a Small World” out of your head There is so much to see and do: Adventureland, Critter Country, Frontierland and of course Main Street USA. For more information see the Disneyland Park’s website. Four 1-day park hopper tickets.

50 hours of drop in at CASA

So you think Disneyland is the happiest place on earth? Try CASA! Our Rooftop kids *heart* CASA where they get to play, where they learn to dance, to sing, to perform, to make music, to express themselves and be respectful to others. And of course, parents *heart* the homework help. If your child would love to play with his friends after school and participate in all the fun activities, then you need to stay focused, guard the Super Silent section and get your name on the bid sheet. Don’t turn around, don’t walk away – or this sweet CASA deal could be gone.

 JCC Super Pool Party – party for 20 people

Always dreamed of having a private pool? The Rooftop Auction is there to make your dreams come true…for a few hours anyway. Imagine a party with 19 of your best friends in the JCC’s awesome large lap pool, the warm (smaller) pool and the hot tub. Bring your own music, play your own games. You and your guests will all agree: this party rocks!

http://www.jccsf.org/the-center/pool

 Family Overnight stay at R-Ranch

R-Ranch is a family resort located in the hills of Lake Berreyessa. Obviously there is much to enjoy for equestrians, but nobody will be bored here. First of all, the R Ranch has the largest swimming pool in Napa County. There’s tennis, basketball, volleyball, a trout pond and a craft center. Boating is available in Lake Berreyessa and there are plenty of wineries. After all these activities, you will rest well in your family cabin. At the end of the weekend….it’ll take you only an hour to get back home. Sweet!

Teacher & Staff Parties

Now this is where the bidding frenzy tends to get ugly. Watch the nervous parents stand guard by the gift certificates to make sure their bid is the winner. Because really, which Rooftop kid would not want to hang out with their teacher at a ball game? Or Chrissie Field? Dinner & movie? A hike? How about Principal for the Day? The creative and exciting teacher excursions are lined up and they are making us happy. Very happy! So stay focused because you don’t want to miss out on these ones.

Family Game Night – Saturday, Apr 6

Wish your family could take a break from the boob tube, the internet and video games? Then come out & join the Shamsi & Charbonneau families for a fun night and introduce your family to the new breed of board games making waves across the country! We’ll have friendly gaming experts on hand to teach you the various games, so no need to worry about poring over the rulebook! After last year’s party, the kids exclaimed: ‘OMG…this was so much fun!’ Drinks, pizza, appetizers are included. Time: 4-8 pm. $35 family ticket (good for up to 4; extra single tickets for $5)

Rooftop Rockin’ Gumbo Party – Sat, Apr 27

This party needs no introduction – it’s a Rooftop Classic by now and you want to get your hands on these much coveted tickets. The Montgomerys, Minnises, Craddocks, Maneruds and Steve O’Brien put their talented heads together and decided to treat our community to another big party this year. Great music, great gumbo and lots of fun. What happens at the Gumbo party, stays at the Gumbo party so don’t miss it! Time: 6pm – late. $50 per person

Friday Picnic and Games for 12 Kids in Golden Gate Park – Fri, May 3

Celebrate Spring! Third grade hosts Pablo Lopez and Emmy Balas invite friends old and new to join them for an evening picnic. In the beautiful open space of our beloved Golden Gate Park, Pablo, Emmy & friends will make colorful paper lanterns, play games, run and play to their hearts’ content, and enjoy a menu planned and prepared by their hosts. Attendees will be notified about location and other details. time: 5-8pm. $25 per person. 6 boy tickets and 6 girl tickets available.

Rooftop Rocks – Family/Children concert – Sun, May 5

Come out and celebrate the great music of our Rooftop kids and families. Bring a picnic and join our great Rooftop community under the sun at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park. This is FAMILY AFFAIR and KIDS ARE FREE. Friends and extended family welcome! Hosted by Noel & Ellen Manerud. $25 per person.

Learn to Knit Party – Sat, May 11

Always wanted to knit? Need something to do during soccer practice, piano lessons, PTA meetings? Join Alberta Neilson and Mary Mottola for an afternoon of knitting, wine and fun at Alberta’s home. Learn to knit while making a cozy, fashionable cowl in your choice of yarn. All materials and refreshments included. You will go home with the skills, yarn and needles necessary to finish your project. Time: 3-6pm. $50 per person.

Healthy Cooking & Dinner Party – Sat, May 18

Twelve lucky winners will enjoy a wonderful evening at the home of David and Pauline Grissom. Pauline, a registered dietician, will teach you how to prepare a healthy, delicious meal. You will have plenty of time to catch up with your fellow Rooftopians as you enjoy the 3-course dinner and wine. And at the end of the evening, Pauline will send you off with some of her favorite recipes. $60 per person.

Adult Art Making Party with Amy Balsbaugh – Sat, Jun 8

Unleash your inner creativity and join us for an adult art-making party– it’s like Winter Workshop for grown-ups!! Art Coordinator Amy Balsbaugh will create a fun, one-day art making workshop where you’ll have something wonderful to take home after a few hours of work. Enjoy champagne, snacks and sparkling conversation too! Time: 2-5pm. $50 per person.

Summer Sabor Dance Party – Sat, Jun 8

Summer time is Fiesta time, so put on your dancing shoes and join a fabulous dancing party! Don’t know how to move to the rhythm of salsa music? That is perfect because this party includes a dance lesson to warm you up. Dance lesson starts at 5 PM, tamales are served at 6 PM and margaritas toda la noche! Come and have fun at Casa Vazquez! Time: 5-10pm. $30 per person.

Back to School Evening Garden Party with Coral Bells – Fri, Aug 23
Heidi Jenkins, Elizabeth Loo, Serina Lopez, Chrissy Dodds and Mike Rao

Come and enjoy an Indian Summer evening in our Burnett garden with the company of other Rooftop parents and community members. We’ll have light finger foods and beverages. Perfect for those Mayeda parents who miss spending time in the garden with the very special Coral Bells. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! $60 per person.

 A North and South African Dining Experience – Sat, Sep 7

Spend an exotic Saturday evening with other Rooftop parents sampling the local cuisine of Egypt and South Africa. Experience juicy kofta, spicy kushari, and delicious malva pudding, made with authentic techniques and tools. Drinks, traditional music, and a belly dancing lesson will be included.This is a party you won’t want to miss! The dinner will be hosted at the home of Michael Vanbreda and Maryann Ibrahim on September 7, 2013. $60 per person.

Family Oyster Party in Inverness, Point Reyes – Sat, Sep 28

Join the Vetlesetter family for grilled (as the locals do it) and raw oysters on the top of Inverness Ridge in Point Reyes. We are right next door to the national park, with an amazing view of Tomales Bay. While the adults eat, chat and hang out, the kids can explore with Klara and Tobias, jump on the trampoline, and pick huckleberries. $100 per family ticket.

German Oktoberfest – Sat, Oct 19

Rooftop Oktoberfest # 1 was a hit, so the Krombachs will open up their garden again for an authentic celebration of beer, wurst and sauerkraut. So find your lederhosen, raise your glass, grab a bite (Bratwurst) and join your fellow Rooftopians to celebrate the harvest. Beer will be brewed by brewer extraordinaire, Alan Chambless. And if you prefer grapes to grains, host Jens Krombach will produce Federweisser, a light, sweet, Oktoberfest wine. $50 per person.

Anchor Brewing Tour and Tasting – date TBA

The tour includes visiting the Brew House, Fermentation Rooms, Conditioning Cellars and the Bottling Shop with explanations of the various steps in the brewing process. Guest will then be invited to the Tap Room for bottomless tasting and appetizers. $50 per person. Friday Tour – date to be announced.

Painting trip w/ Josie and Addie – date TBA

Painting “en plein air” with Josie Noore and her mom Addie Hilgard. Will go to Marina or Botanical Gardens, set up and have short demo and paint with watercolor or draw with colored pencils. All supplies and snack provided. Three children (plus Josie). $50 per child. Date to be agreed by winners.

Beauty Night at Milvali Salon – date TBA

Honey, you need to relax, have fun, get pampered. Because you’re worth it! So do yourself a favor and get your (not-yet manicured) hands on a ticket to the Milvali Beauty night. You and nine other Rooftop ladies are in for a treat as you sip your drink and enjoy appetizers while the professionals at Mivali do what they do best:  eyebrow wax, eyelash tint, eyebrow tint, make-up application, lip wax, shampoo & blowdry! Located near great restaurants and bars on chestnut, you and your (lovely) Rooftop friends could make it a night to remember! Drinkand light appetizers included. For details check out: www.milvali.com. Time: 6–9pm. $30 per person.

Hus af Hansen Danish Smørrebrød & Aquavit Tasting for 6
Kristen & Morten Hansen

Come to the home of Morten and Kristen Hansen for a traditional Smørrebrød (Danish open face sandwiches) and Aquavit tasting. Not sure if you like aquavit and herring? Don’t worry, they will have plenty of Carlsberg beer to help wash it down. Designated drivers or taxi suggested.

Go Behind the Scenes: Meet the Mayor of SF for 4
Steve Kawa

Dive into San Francisco’s political scene with Steve Kawa, Rooftop dad and chief of staff to Mayor Ed Lee. Steve has called City Hall home for more than 20 years and he invites you to join him on a special tour only available to four lucky Rooftop Auction winners. Steve’s knowledge and wit will guarantee a memory to last a lifetime and if that wasn’t enough, you will also have the opportunity to meet Mayor Ed Lee.

Legacy Tour Wine Tasting & Box lunch for 12
Wente Family Estates

You and 11 guests will tour and taste at 3 Wente Family Estate’s tasting rooms and enjoy a box lunch in between stops. Wente Vineyards is the country’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery. Learn why you don’t have to head north to Napa/Sonoma to taste good wines. Livermore….really? YES, REALLY!!

Russian Family Dinner Party for 6
Stas & Jane Yurkevich

Word on the street has it that the Yurkevich household knows a thing or two about throwing a party. So what can one expect at a Russian dinner party? Pirozhki? Shashlyk? Pelmeni? And how about Vodka? But one thing is certain: at the end of the evening, you will be able to say: Приятного аппетита! pree-YAHT-nah-vah ah-pee-TEE-tah (Enjoy your meal!)

Studio visits

Earn serious parent-of-the-year points by buying one (or all?) of our studio visits. We have so much talent in the Bay Area and any of these studios allow you and your friends or family an up and close look at how the movies are made. So which ones can you buy at the auction? Drum ruffle: Pixar, Lucas Film, Tippett or Dream Works. So RUN, don’t walk to the bidsheets in our super silent section!

2-Hour Sailing trip on SF Bay for 5
David Sanner

Join experienced sailer and Rooftop dad, David Sanner, for a ride on his 34 foot Catalina. See Alcatraz, the SF Waterfront, the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island and Golden Gate. And you are bound to see some of the boats practicing for the summer’s America’s Cup! Great for families but kids must be at least elementary school age. Includes refreshments and snacks.

Fireboat Ride for 10
SF Fire Department

Isn’t this every kids’ dream come true? To ride a real fireboat? The ones that saved the ferry building in 1906 when most of SF was decimated by fire? The ones that saved the Marina from fire in ‘89? And now you and 10 of your friends can ride our beautiful bay and make memories to last a lifetime. Minimum age is 12. Each passenger age 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult on a 1 to 1 ratio.

A taste of Tuscany Dinner Party for 6
Cliff Staton & Elizabeth Ozer

Aahh, bella Italia! When dining at the Staton/Ozer home you can almost imagine being in Montepulciano or Lucca: wonderful food (bellissima!), a crisp Chianti (fresco!), lively conversation (animato!), gracious hosts (grazioso!) and a delightful evening with Rooftop friends (amici!). So, organize your amici and head on over to Noe Valley for an evening with Cliff and Elizabeth!

Wine pairing dinner for 6 at Andalu

10 small plates paired with 5 wines at this Mission District restaurant where outstanding selections of eclectic small plates. A festive and informal atmosphere create a sensational dining experience!

The Rooftop A-Team; for all your domestic needs.

We’ve all been there: frantically ‘googling’ and ‘yelping’ looking for qualified people to help you with a nagging honey-do project or a last-minute emergency. It’s good to know that the Rooftop Auction has got your back! We have a plumber, an electrician, a handyman, a Mac expert, a babysitter, a professional organizer and a chef to deliver a home-cooked meal to your home. Together they are: THE A-TEAM! The lucky winner will have these talented and generous Rooftop parents and businesses  to come to the rescue. Find yourself with a fun invitation but nobody to look after your little ones? Frustrated as you try to have all your iDevices speak to each other? And what about that faucet that just won’t stop drip, drip, dripping….? Pull out your coupon booklet, call your A-Team expert and help is on the way. Note: restrictions apply (time limits, new parts not included).

One Summer Week in Warm and Scenic Cloverdale

Escape the rush of the big city and stay for a week in a Cloverdale haven. The well appointed home comes with a pool and sleeps up to 12 in a walkable and bikable neighborhood. 2 blocks from downtown Cloverdale in the picturesque Alexander Valley wine region of Sonoma County, just off Northern California Highway 101 about 15 miles north of Healdsburg. With good proximity to urban centers (30 miles north of Santa Rosa and within easy driving distance to Marin County/San Francisco and north to Arcata/Eureka), Cloverdale is evolving as a smart growth city with small town charm. The area abounds with surprises and is surrounded by oak-studded rolling hills, outstanding recreational opportunities, wineries, vineyards and small farms. Wonderful summer vacation spot!

Two Nights at Russian River Home – Monte Rio CA

If you consider yourself to be a true Sonomad (person who embraces the wanderlust of Sonoma Wine Country), you will enjoy this Full Monte Rio getaway (days spent canoeing, hiking, wine tasting and watching the sunset over the redwoods). Even coffeebeings (who you will find hanging out in any of the eclectic Sonoma County coffee shops) can attest that corkhopping (enjoying wine tasting at multiple Sonoma County wineries) doesn’t get much better than this. After two nights in this comfortable Russian River home, you friends will wonder where you got your Bodayglo (the bright and sunny disposition one exudes after spending a summer afternoon on the Sonoma Coast)! INCLUDES 2 Gift Certificates: Lunch at Big Bottom Market in Guerneville and Dinner at Healdsburg Bar & Grill. http://russianriversuenos.com/

Walk in the 2014 Chinese New Year Parade

Put on your walking shoes and practice your wave because you’re going to be in a parade! Walk or ride with the Asian Firefighters Association in the largest televised Chinese New Year Parade outside of China in the year of the Horse. Tour a downtown SF Firehouse and take photos in a fire truck before sitting down to a traditional Chinese banquet. Is it fun? Just ask third grader Liam who exclaimed: This is AWESOME!! For up to 6 guests.

One Night at Sugar Bowl Resort + lift tickets

Escape to the mountains. Truly escape. Park in Sugar Bowl’s convenient indoor garage, have your luggage and skis loaded aboard a personal gondola and glide towards your classic alpine experience. You owe it to yourself to enjoy the European charm and warm friendly ambiance of The Lodge at Sugar Bowl. All rooms have their own private bathroom, TV/DVD, Coffee Maker, and complimentary wireless internet. Your package includes one weeknight at the Lodge in a mountain View room and four lift tickets valid Sun-Fri. http://www.sugarbowl.com/home

One week in fabulous mountain home in Truckee, CA

Escape for a week to a new vacation home in Truckee, CA. 3 bedrooms (each with queen beds) and a “bunk nook” with a bunk bed for 2 more. 2.5 baths. Chef’s kitchen. Comfortable great room with wood stove and lots of light. Available for your choice of available week during the SFUSD summer break. Book early for maximum choice. Take a quick tour at http://noer2b.smugmug.com/TruckeeVacationHome/QuickTour.

SF Giants 4 Club Level Tickets & Field Visit at AT&T Park.

San Francisco Giants – 2013 World Series Champions. Root, root, root for the home team with 4 Club Level tickets & one 4-person field visit during batting practice for mutually agreed upon 2013 Giants game at AT&T Park.

Tutu Ballet Camp – one week

Imagine your child spending their summer days exploring the enchanted and enriching world of ballet! On any given day at Tutu Camp, a camper might take a ballet class, decorate costumes, learn the story of a famous ballet, or even take part in a production of their own creation. Let your little ballerina or ballet dancer explore the magical world of swans and sugar plums, of firebirds and fairies. tutuschoolsanfrancisco.com

Time: 9am-2pm. Grades: K-2. Location: Tutu Studio, North Beach

Moss Beach Ranch – one week

Has your child been asking for a horse? A little difficult living in San Francisco… However, they can have one for a week at Moss Beach Horse Ranch! Each camper will have their very own horse for the week while they learn proper safety, grooming, and tacking procedures and enjoy a variety of riding experiences and adventures. Moss Beach Ranch.

Time: 9-3. Ages 6-15. Location Moss Beach Ranch, Moss Beach

Camp Edmo – one week

Right here on our own Rooftop turf, the folks of Camp Edmo will keep your pre K-4th grader exploring, learning, experiencing and active. No brain drain here! Each week has a different theme (Super Spy, Cosmic Creations, Backyard Biology) and is created in partnership with SF’s finest, such as the Exploratorium and the Academy of Sciences. campedmo.org

Time: 9am–3pm. Grades: Pre K–4. Location: Rooftop, Claire Lilienthal, Diane Feinstein or Julius Kahn Park

Camp EdTech – one week

The 5-9th grade crowd gets a chance to create, direct, edit and star in their own Short Films or Animations. Perfect for your budding superstar. Or they can explore digital photography and graphic design. Classes are taught by industry professionals and the week finishes with movie premiers and gallery showings. Now seriously, can summer get any better? campedtech.org

Time: 9am–3pm. Grades: 5-9. Location: Rooftop, Claire Lilienthal or Julius Kahn Park

Academic Chess – one week

Chess principles are reinforced through instruction, exercises and breakdown of historic games. But there’s more to this awesome camp than chess alone: hikes into the Presidio, alternate daily activities: yoga, theater and gymnastics all topped off on Friday with a tournament and pizza party! Jesse Dioquino (who also teaches chess at Rooftop after school program) really knows that learning should be fun – especially in summer! sfkids.org/Content.aspx?id=6676

Time: 12pm-4pm. Grades: K-9. Location: St. John’s Presbyterian Church

Galileo Camp – one week

Taking a look at the ‘menu’ of classes, parents wish that they could be kids again: chefology, Go Kart building, fashion design, comic book workshop, inventors workshop and the list goes on. No wonder Camp Galileo is one of the area’s favorite summer destinations!   galileo-camps.com

Time: 9am–3pm. Grades: pre K-5. Location: Brandeis Hillel Day School

MEEP Camp – one week

The folks at MEEP (Miraloma after school program) know a thing or two about running a successful after school program. But they don’t rest when school’s out for summer so head on over to Miraloma to join in any of the fun activities: soccer, basketball, hip hop, art. The core schedule is from 8-2pm but what’s really nice is that they offer FREE extended care from 2-5:30pm. The 5-star testimonials say it all: Definitely signing up again this year! http://www.meepinc.com

Time: 8am-5:30pm. Date: June 10 – August 2. Grades: K-6. Location: Miraloma School

Noe Valley Dance – one week

Nothing but 5-star reviews for Ms Laura and her warmth, her enthusiasm and her fantastic teaching skills. Your child will be excited every morning ready for another day of camp. This camp offers more than dance alone. Besides ballet, jazz and Polynesian dance there is yoga, face painting, arts and crafts and picnic lunches at the park. noevalleydance.com

Time: 9am-3pm. Ages 4-19. Location: Noe Valley Dance Space

Soccer Insight – one week

Last summer your kid cheered for the US soccer team but this year it’s time to channel their own inner Mia Hamm or Landon Donavan. So grab those cleats and head out to the Presidio where the enthusiastic coaches of Soccer insight are ready to play ball! soccerinsight.com

Time: 9am-3pm. Age: 5-12. Location: Presidio

Legarza Basketball Camp – $100 gift certificate towards summer camp

Legarza Basketball Camp strives to give campers the knowledge & motivation they need to achieve their personal best in basketball and life. Your child will thrive in a safe, professional, & encouraging environment of learning, friendship and fun. There is a good reason why 75,000 campers return to Legarza camps throughout the country to shoot more hoops! legarzabasketball.org/camps/camps/summer.html

Time: 8:15am-5pm. Grades: K-8. Location: St. Brendan

YMCA Embarcadero – one week

It’s fun to stay at the YMCA! No wonder if you look at the activities and adventure your kids will experience: field trips to different venues in the Bay area, sports, games, arts and crafts and swimming (at an additional cost). And with the downtown location and long hours, this camp makes working parents happy too! http://www.ymcasf.org/embarcadero/what_we_offer/for_kids/day_camp

Time: 7:30am – 6pm. Grades: K-8. Location: Embarcadero

Destination Science Camp – one week

Innovative summer day camp gives K-6 graders innovative hands-on science adventures. Build cool robots, launch fast rockets, create fun 3-D games, design roller coasters, and more. destinationscience.org

Time: 9:00am-3:30pm. Grades: K-6. Location: Waldorf High School

Most of us agree that our kids receive a great education at Rooftop. The teachers and staff are highly talented and dedicated, there is a wide support system of professionals and volunteers and the PTA funds fantastic enrichment programs. But that doesn’t mean that we can lean back and bask in the glory of our success: we can always do better and raise our standards.

The Need

We asked the teachers and administrators what they need to provide a better academic experience for our kids. Their answer: We need to invest in technology to equip our students with 21st century skills. Many of our computers are on their last legs and if we wish to avoid a ‘tech crisis’ we must act soon.

The Vision

Our task is to research and explore a multi-step Technology Implementation program. Our Faculty and PTA technology teams will work side-by-side to come up with a smart plan that addresses the needs of each teacher and classroom. Developing the Technology Implementation vision will be a work in progress.

The Goal

The number one request on our teachers’ wish list are document readers & digital projectors. With this equipment, teachers and students will be able to project notes, pages, video and/or images – from ANY source – directly onto a screen to share with the entire class.  It will save teachers a lot of time and work, reduce the number of copies to be made and lower copy and supply expenses. We need to purchase equiptment for 20 classrooms.  We estimate that implementing this first part of the technology plan will cost approximately $1000 per classroom. The goal is to raise $20,000.

Fund a Need

If you come to the auction, you will have the opportunity to raise a paddle for the document readers and digital projectors during Live Auction. If you cannot make it to the auction, please consider donating here http://auction.rooftopk8.org/fund-a-need/. Don’t forget to ask family members and friends to make a tax deductible contribution. ‘It’s for the kids!’ Your teacher and all of our Rooftop students will love you for it.

To avoid the 2.2% surcharges and fees, donors should consider writing a check payable to Rooftop PTA for contributions greater than $100.  Please send checks to

• Rooftop Alternative K-8 School
• Attn: Fund a Need
• 443 Burnett Avenue
• SF , CA 94131

We succeed because we come together as a community.  Thank you!

For a complete listing of these and other auction items, visit our online catalog often as new items are added daily: http://auction.rooftopk8.org/catalog/

Rooftop Bootcamp - Spring training session (9 lessons)

You KNOW you need to exercise, you KNOW that you should make it a priority in your life and you KNOW that you want to be beach/pool-ready in a few months. Wait until you hear about our Rooftop Bootcamp and there are no more excuses! After you drop off your child at school, Rooftop parent and personal trainer Claire Devaney will take you up to Twin Peaks to work those muscles and get you fit. Squats, sit-ups, push-ups: it may not sound like fun but with 15 Rooftop friends, it will be as fun as it gets. So…what are you waiting for? Sign up for one of the 15 spots and GET FIT!

Fri: 8-9am. April 5/12/19/26 & May 3/10/17/24/31 Price: $150.00. 15 slots available

Sol Gym – 2 hours Stand Up Paddle Board lesson

Ready to join the latest craze, Paddle Boarding? Once you’ve found your balance, you get to that Zen state where….you find your other sense of balance! Moreover, this is a year-round fitness option here in SF. Rooftop parent and owner of Sol Gym, Lori Chaplin will teach the lesson in flat calm water, in fact, chances of you falling off the board are very slim. You will not need equipment or a wetsuit, so nothing is holding you back from going out there, safely and confidently. Be one with nature!  www.solgym.com

Uli Kai Sports – 2 hours Stand Up Paddle Board lesson for kids 6 and older

Following family tradition, Rooftop 4^th grader Olive Chaplin, also teaches Stand Up Paddle Board lessons but to kids! So not only will the kids have a blast learning from a Rooftop friend, they will be completely ready to brave the waters this summer. What’s not to love?

Om in the park – Outdoor yoga lesson with Rooftop mom

They told us that life would change when you have a baby, but you couldn’t really imagine that it would mean kissing your lazy Sunday mornings goodbye. Sleep in, fry an egg, read the Chronicle – yeah, those were the days my friend. But it’s time to get back that feeling of Sunday Zen and Rooftop mom and yoga instructor Juliet Martine is the perfect person to help you get there.  As you and ten Rooftop friends meet up at McLaren Park, a Kundalini Yoga session will certainly make you feel refreshed and revitalized. Now THAT’s the (Rooftop) spirit!

May 5, 10am-12pm. $15.00 per person / 10 slots available

Golden Gateway Tennis and Swim Club  – 1 month membership & 3 month membership

For a classy, urban experience look no further. At the GGTSC you exercise in a unique country club atmosphere deserving of 5 stars at least: Friendly, helpful staff – one star. Clean locker rooms and amenities – one star. Personal training, group fitness classes, and a well equipped weight room – one star. Massage services all seven days of the week – one star. Tennis courts, clinics, and coaches – one star. Outdoor pool in San Francisco – Priceless. ggtsc.com

Cardio Tone – 1 month membership

With their menu of 70 classes per week, you can learn something new here every day. Zumba, barre, pole fitness, spinning, TRX, basic ballroom, pump, bootcamp, personal training AND they have babysitting service! No wonder this great studio has become a Noe Valley favorite overnight.  Friendly instructors, small class size, intense workouts and a great vibe – what are you waiting for? March 9, Sports Gift Certificates; meet you there for some competitive bidding! cardio-tone.com

 Rhythm & Motion  – dance classes

Their motto is ‘Anyone can dance’ and looking at their schedule it will be impossible to find a class that will not appeal to you: Brazilian dance or Bollywood?  Salsa or Show jazz? Flamenco or Feldenkrais? Ballet, Ballroom, Barre? Tap or Tango? But wait….there’s more! Many more! So put on those dancing shoes and sashay your way to their beautiful studios in the Mission. odcschool.org/school.php

Tickets are $10 (or 5 for $40) and will be sold at the First Friday Coffee (3/1) and at the auction. Or find Verna Liza in the MPR after drop off. Prizes will be drawn at the auction but you do not need to be present to win.  2^nd Prize is a wine tasting and 3^rd prize is a Frog’s Leap Magnum. Santé!

NEW AT THE AUCTION: To celebrate our 20^th Rooftop Auction Anniversary, we commissioned designer and Rooftop parent Sebastian Dragnea to design commemorative wine glasses. Because really, who wants to drink wine in plastic? Not to mention that these glasses come with an unlimited supply of wine or beer at the auction. First come, first serve. $15.00 for one / $25 for a pair. Memories to last a lifetime? Priceless!!!

Count down to Rooftop’s 20th Auction & Children’s Art Show. In the next 2.5 weeks, we will send you updates on exciting items that could be yours on March 9th! For a complete listing of these and other auction items, visit our online catalog often as new items are added daily: http://auction.rooftopk8.org/catalog/

City Hall Tour

Go behind the scenes with chief of staff & meet the Mayor

Dive into San Francisco’s political scene with Steve Kawa, Rooftop dad and chief of staff to Mayor Ed Lee. Steve has called City Hall home for more than 20 years and he invites you to join him on a special tour only available to four lucky Rooftop Auction winners. Steve’s knowledge and wit will guarantee a memory to last a lifetime and if that wasn’t enough, you will also have the opportunity to meet Mayor Ed Lee. So get ready and start bidding!

Mission District Food Tour – Avital Tours

Feeling slightly overwhelmed with the many restaurant options in ‘foodie town’ San Francisco? Leave it to Avital Ungar, local tour guide, food geek, contemporary art enthusiast to set your straight. Avital takes you behind the scenes of Mission District’s favorite eateries to meet chefs, restaurant owners and industry experts! After your visit of five restaurants (with generous tastings at each), you’ll leave the tour a veritable expert in the local scene, complete with a map of more neighborhood hotspots to try on your own and plenty of native trivia with which to impress (or annoy) your friends. Check out Avital Tours’ website.

The Good, The Bad and The Down Right Ugly

A Walking Tour of Downtown SF Architecture

A three hour walking to tour of Downtown SF architecture with Rooftop’s very own architect dads Greg Mottola and Tom Sprinkle. Let Greg and Tom school you on the finer points of SF architecture. Together our dynamic duo has TK (Tom has almost 25) years experience in the business, designing high-end buildings and retail stores from the Bay Area, to Shanghai, to Istanbul. Best of all they have A LOT of opinions about the cityscape of our beloved San Francisco. This is not a historical tour, but a survey of buildings and structures they fine the most interesting–and the most awful. After they’ve exhausted all of their knowledge, the group will relax at the TK bar near Market Street for post-tour drinks and snacks. Only eight spots available.
Date: TBA, Time:10am – 2:00pm, Price $40.00/ person – 8 tickets available

Mission Murals Tour

We are lucky to live in an amazing city that is full of culture and color and it doesn’t get much more colorful than the vibrant Mission (or for hipsters: the Mish). It is here where you can find the powerful murals of Balmy Alley; all done by passionate, talented and socially aware artists with fervor and a meaningful voice. To better understand the symbolism in some of the murals and the background of the artists, you do not want to miss this 2-hour tour with tourguide extraordinaire Anita Rao. Twenty spots available – grab one (or two or three) or the tour will leave without you!
Date: TBA,  10:30am – 12:30pm, $25.00 per person – 20 tickets available

Filoli House and Garden

Filoli is so lovely you feel like you have walked onto a movie set. Wait, you have! You’ve seen it in Joy Luck Club, The Game and it was home to Blake and Crystal Carrington in Dynasty (who could ever forget the shoulder-padded eighties?). But it is also one of the Bay Area’s best-kept secrets that you will love to explore. If you aren’t into pastoral views, walking into a time warp of wealth and beauty, art, nature, baby deer, colors, peaceful quiet and romance then this may not be your thing. But bring your mother on Mother’s Day and she’ll be forever grateful.

The Urban Safari Tour

You’ve surely seen them around town: zebra-striped vehicles, tourists with camera ready and a driver/tourguide wearing a pith helmet joyfully pointing out SF landmarks. Don’t let the exotic outfit fool you: these tours are not *just* gimmicky, in fact, these tours are highly personalized. The safari folks research what events take place just that day so that they can improvise based on your interests. Culture, Cuisine or Castro? Nopa, Soma or Fidi? No problem – hop on board. Great for savvy natives or out-of-town guests. Check out the Urban Safari’s website here: theurbansafari.com.

Rooftop Rockin’ Gumbo Party – Saturday, April 28

People are still talking about last year’s party and YES – they’re doing it again folks! The Montgomerys, Minnises and Craddocks put their talented heads together and decided to treat our community to an even bigger party this year. Opening sets include Rooftop mom extraordinaire Hilary Craddock, rockin’ Rooftop dad Mike Moskowitz, and special guests. Live music by Big Daddy (includes Rooftop’s very own Bill Craddock). And Maurice Minnis will trade his auction tux for an apron as he prepares the best gumbo this side of the Mississippi! Doors will open at 6:00pm, dinner will be served starting at 6:30pm with the music at 7pm. So come on out and get ready to party!  Location: Hunter’s Point/Mariposa Yacht Club. Time: 6pm – late. Price $60.00 per person (non-host bar, but the beers are just $2!) – some tickets available at the door.

The Good, The Bad and The Down Right Ugly - Saturday, May 5

A three hour walking to tour of Downtown SF architecture with Rooftop’s very own architect dads Greg Mottola and Tom Sprinkle. Let Greg and Tom school you on the finer points of SF architecture. Together our dynamic duo has TK (Tom has almost 25) years experience in the business, designing high-end buildings and retail stores from the Bay Area, to Shanghai, to Istanbul. Best of all they have A LOT of opinions about the cityscape of our beloved San Francisco. This is not a historical tour, but a survey of buildings and structures they fine the most interesting–and the most awful. After they’ve exhausted all of their knowledge, the group will relax at the TK bar near Market Street for post-tour drinks and snacks. Time: 10am – 2:00pm.  Price $40/person – 3 tickets available. Buy now!

Summer Sabor Dance Party – Saturday, June 2

Summer time is Fiesta time, so put on your dancing shoes and join a fabulous dancing party! Don’t know how to move to the rhythm of salsa music? That is perfect because this party includes a dance lesson to warm you up. Dance lesson starts at 5 PM, tamales are served at 6 PM and margaritas toda la noche!  Come and have fun at Casa Vazquez! Location: Cynthia & Gustavo Vazquez’ home. Time: 5-10pm. Price:  $30 per person – 9 tickets available. Buy now!

Art Making Party – Sunday, June 3

Our Rooftop kids are lucky: they get to create art and explore materials, texture and shapes every day at school, but us adults often do not have that time or opportunity. We know we enjoy it, we know it challenges and excites us in a whole new way, yet we get caught up in the daily rut of life. Here comes our very own art program coordinator Amy Balsbaugh to the rescue. She invites you to her home to do what she likes doing best: Make Art! No prep, no clean up just making art and having fun. Location: Amy & Mukherjee’s home. Time: 2pm. Price: $50.00 per person – tickets available. Buy now!

Farmer’s Market Excursion and Brunch Cooking Class – Sunday, September 9

Does going to the Farmer’s Market leave you feeling overwhelmed and confused? Have a hard time distinguishing a sweet melon from a bitter melon? Do you think a Loofah is something that you use in the shower? Join local Chef Phoebe Schilla for a shopping tour of the Stonestown Farmer’s Market. Afterwards you return to the cooking studio to learn the ins and out of brunch. So if omelet making has got you down and waffles make you weep then this class is for you!  This class is tailored for all levels of experience. Dietary restrictions happily accommodated with advance notice. Phoebe is a graduate of the Cordon Blue in Paris and the Culinary Institute of America in New York. She is a regular guest chef on CBS Bay Sunday and a Chef Educator for the Food Matters community program. Time: 9am – 1pm.  $50/person –  tickets available. Buy now!

German Oktoberfest – Saturday, September 28

Join your German (speaking) hosts as we transform our city by the Bay into the Bavarian city of Munich at Rooftop’s very first Oktoberfest. Brush up on your German (Deutsch), raise your glass (Prost!), grab a bite (Bratwurst) and join your fellow Rooftopians to celebrate the harvest and the beginning of another school year. Beer will be brewed by brewer extraordinaire (Sehr Gut) Alan Chambless. And if you prefer grapes to grains, no need to worry (Kein Problem).  Host Jens Krombach (Danke schon) will produce Federweisser, a light, sweet, specialty Oktoberfest drink, not yet real wine but certainly not juice anymore. So get yourself a ticket and hop on over (pun intended) for an unforgettable party (Wunderbar). Location: Ilka & Jens Krombach’s home.  Price: $ 50/person – 11 tickets available. Buy now!

Tastes and Tales of North Beach – Saturday, October 20

Join your PTA President for a walking tour of San Francisco’s favorite neighborhood: North Beach. We will learn about our little Italy’s history and culture through the village’s basic food groups: coffee, chocolate, wine and focaccia.  Meet the store owners as they speak about their craft and family history and find out why the American Association of City Planners rate North beach one of the ten best neighborhoods in the country. Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm.  $25/person – 11 tickets available. Buy now!

Wine & Barrel Tasting – Fall/Winter 2012

Follow these directions to nearest winery : Take the I-80 east towards Oakland. Cross the bridge, no wait, you’ve gone too far. Just take the Treasure Island exit and you’re there! San Francisco’s very own winery is located in a World War II airplane hangar right on Treasure Island. This is where award winning wine maker Bryan Kane produces his excellent wines with a focus on the Rhone varietals. During your visit of the 20,000 foot square facility, you will see the wine making process first hand. Enjoy the unique experience of sampling wine ‘still being made’ directly from the barrel. Then head over to the tasting room for more. With world-class wines, spectacular views, ample parking and Rooftop friends, this will be an afternoon to remember!  Date to be agreed upon by the winners.  $ 30/person – 6 tickets available. Buy now!

Blacksmithing Workshop – Jefferson Mack

You think that the craft of blacksmithing died around the time we traded horses for automobiles? Think again. Blacksmithing is alive and cool as ever. Heat metal, handle it, bend it, form it, hammer it, twist it and by the end of the workshop, you will have a fire poker to take home. The class is open to anyone over 12 years old. Here’s a video of Rooftop dad Jefferson at work on Youtube.  This workshop takes place during the last Saturday of each month, so contact Jefferson Mack to book your spot. If you prefer to team up, a coordinator will contact you to find a date. $ 90/person – 3 tickets available. Buy now!

Make a Blue Marble video – Andi Wong

Do you have a great Blue Marble Story? We want to help you share it with the world!  Andi Wong will work with you to create a 3-5 minute video sharing what you’ve learned about our oceans and the positive impact of your Blue Marble.  You choose the filming location – your classroom, your neighborhood, or even the beach. Your video, featuring original music by Marcus Shelby & friends, will be shared with people around the world via The Blue Marble Project. You will also receive a DVD.  LiVEBLUE! Andi Wong will contact you so that you can schedule a date and time to film your video anywhere in San Francisco. $50/person – 3 tickets available. Buy now!