While almost all optometrists are familiar with Dr. Borish's career in Optometry, not many of his colleagues are familiar with his love of, and talent for, poetry, the theater, and art. We are thrilled and honored that Dr. Borish has generously donated some of his paintings to be auctioned off at this year's event.

 

Festival Scene (1970) minimum bid: $XXX

Early Watercolor 2 (1975) minimum bid: $xxx

Picasso Replica (1968) minimum bid: $xxx

Nude (1967) minimum bid: $xxx

 

San Francisco Adventure Package Minimum bid: $xx Donated by Primary Care Section* 

 

*Winning bid funds for this item will go to directly to  the Doug Hopkins Fund.  For more information about this program, please visit our web page at: 

 

 

Ideal for extending your stay at Academy 2010 San Francisco

Year Membership: Fine Arts Museum Pass which is good for both the DeYoung Museum and the Legion of Honor Museum

Year Membership: Asian Art Museum

Year Membership:  California Academy of Science

Chocolates from Berkeley’s own Scharffenberger Chocolates  

   

 

 

 

Robert Parker, reviewer from Wine Advocate states in  issue #134 that: "This opaque purple-colored, muscular, full-bodied, classically made St.-Julien displays impressive concentration, chewy, highly-extracted flavors of black fruits, iron, earth, and spicy wood, and a powerful mouth-feel. A pure, uncompromising, traditionally-styled wine, it is to be admired for its authenticity, class, and quality.

 

Anticipated maturity: 2007-2035

 

 

Matching Charoite Necklace and Earring Setminimum bid: $125 Donated by Dr. Alyon J. Wasik 

 

Beautiful multi-colored lavender 18"  10 & 14 mm ball Charoite sterling silver necklace with matching earrings is handmade by Evie's Gems.

 

Turquoise Necklace and Earring Setminimum bid: $95  Donated by Dr. Alyon J. Wasik 

 

 

 

 

80G Capacity stores up to 20,000 hours of song, 25,000 photos, or up to 100 hours of video. -This iPod delivers everything you love about iPod with added features all wrapped in a tiny 4.9 oz. package. A brighter display, enormous 80GB capacity and full-length movie playback take the iPod experience to a whole new level.

 

 

With a larger, brighter display and the ability to play up to 5 hours of video or 24 hours of audio on a single charge, the iPod Nano is the top small MP3 player on the market. An impressive 4G of memory stores up to 1,000 songs or 25,000 digital photos.

 

 

 

 

 

2000 Giscours Bordeaux Wine minimum bid: $50,     Donated by mark and Lynda Coggins, courtesy of Dr. Mark Bullimore 

 

 

 

 

Swarovski Crystal Handmade Necklace and Earring Setminimum bid: $50 Handmade jewelry designed and crafted by Sarah Flanagan, materials donated by Kathy Dumbleton and John Flanagan 

 

Featuring three styles of genuine Swarovski crystals in mint, emerald, and warm grey hues. A silver lobster clasp closure and chain allow for adjustable length, and the sterling silver earring posts make this set suitable for sensitive skin types. 

 

Classic floating necklace and matching earring set, minimum bid: $50 Handmade jewelry designed and crafted by Sarah Flanagan, materials donated by Kathy Dumbleton and John Flanagan  

 

Elegant floating necklace and matching earring set, featuring three cuts of genuine Swarovski crystals in mocha, honey, and champagne tones. A gold coloured lobster clasp closure and chain allow for adjustable length, while the gold-plated earring posts make this set suitable for sensitive skin types. 

 

Jet Black Czech Crstal Necklace and Earring setminimum bid: $35 Handmade jewelry designed and crafted by Sarah Flanagan, materials donated by Kathy Dumbleton and John Flanagan 

 

This silver-toned necklace and earring set feature jet black Czech crystals suspended within unique circular accent pieces. The silver coloured chain and lobster clasp closure allow for adjustable length, and the sterling silver earring posts make this set suitable for sensitive skin types.

 

 

This Dogstooth Amethyst pendent necklace and earring set, features silver accents, sterling silver earring posts, and an adjustable length chain on the necklace.

 

 

Gold-tones freshwater pearl and shell floating necklace and bracelet set, featuring an adjustable-length lobster clasp on the necklace and button clasp on the bracelet. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kindle 2  Amazon's Wireless Reading Device with accessories minimum bid: $500 Donated by CIBA Vision 

 

The Kindle 2 was designed to provide a revolutionary reading experience. Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle's screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink and paper, and is nothing like the glare and strain of a computer screen. It is mobile and simple to use and does not require any syncing to a computer.

Wireless connectivity enables you to shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle, and when you buy a book it is delivered directly to the Kindle in less than a minute. There are no monthly fees for the Kindle. The Kindle holds more than 200 titles, has a long battery life, and is lighter and thinner than a typical paperpack. You can even email word documents and pictures to the Kindle for easy, on the go viewing!

 

 

 

Beautiful handmade small quilt generously donated by Dr. Nancy B. Carlson. Perfect gift for a cherished family member.

 

 

 

 

Just in time for the winter season, this beautiful handcrafted snowman composite lovingly made by Ruth Manny, adds warm and inviting tones to any decor.

 

Beautiful Handcrafted Snowman Composite minimum bid: $150 Donated by Ruth Manny 

 

"Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down AOF Lane" ... If Arts and crafts decor fits your style, chose this fine-looking handcrafted Santa  made by Ruth Manny.

 

 

 Tree Necklace minimum bid: $30 Handmade jewelry designed and crafted by Dr. Moriah Chandler 

 

Moss agate centerpiece surrounded by gold fill wire and completed with a delicate chain of copper coated wire and vermeil clasp.

 

 Strawberries and Cream Necklace and Earrings set  minimum bid: $50 Handmade jewelry designed and crafted by Dr. Moriah Chandler 

 

A treasure trove of Rhodochrosite, Pearl, Czech Glass and Swarovski Crystals this set is encased with Sterling Silver links and finishes with a Pink quartz clasp.

 

 Spiral Necklace minimum bid: $30 Handmade jewelry designed and crafted by Dr. Moriah Chandler 

 

This showcase piece features a snowflake obsidian charm in a Silver wire encasement.  The chain consists of non-tarnish silver coated copper wire.

 

 Sea Anenome  Necklace and Earrings set minimum bid: $30 Handmade jewelry designed and crafted by Dr. Moriah Chandler 

 

 Cantaloupe Swarovski crystals change color depending on the light source. Light peach in incandescent light, green in flourescent light and grey in daylight.  This necklace comes with a sating cord sterling silver findings latch.

 

  Tuscany  Necklace and Earring set minimum bid: $30 Handmade jewelry designed and crafted by Dr. Moriah Chandler 

 

Earthtone rich honey huedpearl and stone beads  with a touch of violet Czech Glass make this a stunning necklace and earring set.

 

 1000 Shades of Envy Necklace Earings set minimum bid: $30 Handmade jewelry designed and crafted by Dr. Moriah Chandler 

 

Various shades of Green Swarovski Crystals and Czech Glass intertwine in this stunning translucent necklace and earring set. Clasp is sterling silver with Peridot centerpiece.  

 

Photo Collages Donated by Dr. Gerald Lowther  

 Printed in high resolution. 

The set of 3 "stylized" photos of an eye which are 11 x 14 inches.  These are framed in simple black frames. 

 minimum bid: $XX