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Easel Parties

Every year at the Auction hundreds of people fill up their social calendar by buying into the year's hottest and most fun SJF Parties! Check back here soon to see listing of the hip and happening parties in this year's auction!

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MAI TAI Mamas

The Mama's are back with a new twist! This year you will be transported to the tropics where you will enjoy a variety of fabulous Mai Tai's and a variety of island style food. Come as you are, or wear your grass skirt, either way you will feel like you are on vacation, if not for just an evening. Treat yourself to a fun girls night out and join us!

Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012

Cost: $50 per person Max: 30 people

Hosts: Cathie Anderson, Becca Cundari, Anna Rice and Jeanne Rice

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Card Sharks and Cocktails

Tom, Toby and The Men's Club are hosting another wild night of poker at the Cider Mill!Come get into the action, take your chances and place your bets. You are sure to have a good time, if not win it all!! Once again, players will take a part in a Las Vegas-style Texas Hold'em tournament until the last man is standing! The evening will include good food and cocktails prepared by the Cider Mill. You never know, you may be the lucky one to take home the cash pot and the trophy!

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012

Location: The Cider Mill

Cost: $65 per person Max: 35 players

Hosts: Kelli & Tom Spitznagel, Lisa & Toby Harris, The Cider Mill and
The SJF Men's Club

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Mom's Night Out at "Kari's Kitchen"

Grab a glass of wine and a seat at the large island in the beautiful home of Kari Anderton and "Kari's Kitchen" and settle in for a culinary adventure. Get your hands dirty creating new and exciting hearty appetizer dishes with your friends. You will enjoy hands-on cooking demonstrations featuring a variety of ingredients. Best of all, you will get to devour all your yummy culinary creations, while enjoying a nice glass of wine!

Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012

Cost: $45 per person Max: 13 people

Hosts: Mandy Magaddino, Kristen Eilers and Kari Anderton of Kari's Kitchen

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Cozy Camping in a Yurt by the Beach

Here's an easel party the whole family can enjoy!! Join us for a weekend of outdoor fun at Fort Stevens State Park. When you arrive on Friday night, you will be treated to a Welcome campfire, popcorn and smores. Saturday you may choose to do a nature hike, scavenger hunt, shipwreck adventure, biking, clam digging, Army truck tour of Fort Stevens, Military museum, fishing and canoeing, beach combing, and more! Saturday night will include a BBQ cookout, Cards/game night and Glow sticks fun for kids. Yurts are equipped with heat, lights, electricity, small dining table and chairs, one double bed (futon), and one double/twin bunk bed. Each yurt can sleep 5 people comfortably.

Date: Friday, May 18th, 2012 - Sunday, May 20th, 2012

Cost: $200 per family Max 10 Families

Hosts: Marian and James Dolan, Lynn and Colman Joyce, Ashley and Tom Patterson, Tom Patterson Real Estate

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Oktoberfest at the Mill

Grab your stein, slip on your German lederhosen or your dirndl and head to The Cider Mill to celebrate fall with a lively Oktoberfest party with your friends. You will be treated to German style beer, a shot of Jagermeister if you are daring and fabulous German style food. You will also be treated to homemade apple strudel prepared by Irmgard Oliver, the Austrian born Grandmother of three SJF students. The party would not be complete without a live band and dancing late into the night. Don't miss out on all the fun! Prost!

Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012

Cost: $50 per person Max: 100 people (available in Oral Auction Also)

Hosts:Lisa & Toby Harris, Suzie & Matt Osborn, Cathy & Mark Anderson,
Jeanne & Brian Rice, Irmgard Oliver and The Cider Mill

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Viva La Independencia at Casa Menendez

Don't miss what could be the BEST and LAST fiesta party! What better way to kick back and celebrate the end of summer and Mexico's Independence Day than by attending a fiesta with all your Amigos and Amigas? You will dine on delicioso Mexican food, cooked to order and muy authentico! Of course, fresh lime margaritas grandes will be served, as well as your favorite cervezas, and if you are daring, a tequila shot or two! Come join us to soak in the atmosphere of the other side of the border at the home of Susan and Mitch Menendez, Ole!

Date: Saturday, September 8, 2012

Place: Casa De Susan and Mitch Menendez

Cost: $45 per person Max: 60

Hosts: O'Donnells, Menendez's, Dos Millers and Cundaris

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Oregon Pinot Noir Wine Dinner, Live Music and Cocktails

Transport yourself to wine country when you arrive at the beautiful home of Janell and Kevin McCartin, parishioners of St. John Fisher, for a sampling of Oregon Pinot Noirs from Adelsheim Vineyard and the McCartin's private collection. If you prefer, cocktails will also be on hand to quench your thirst. You will be treated to live music by critically acclaimed concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer. That is not all! Enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared with seasonal foods sourced from regional farmers and growers. The meal will be prepared by John Herrmann and friends, using a combination of traditional continental styles combined with modern flair! A perfect way to savor the warm summer night. Cheers!

Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012

Cost: $60 per person Max: 30 people (available in Oral Auction Also)

Hosts: Janell & Kevin McCartin, Molly and John Herrman, Adelsheim Vineyard,
Aaron Meyer and SJF 8th Grade Students

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The Amazing Race - Portland, Oregon

Once again the amazing hosts of The Amazing Race are working on their next challenging and fun course for this year's Amazing Race. Find out what all the excitement is about! Join the race, solve the clues and make it to your final destination before your competitors. Participants will be divided into teams and given challenging clues that take them all over the city of Portland. The event will begin with a kick-off cocktail and the first clue, and then you're off on the adventure of your life. Once all the teams have crossed the finish line the deserving warriors will be treated to a feast of delicious food and drink.

Date: Saturday, August 11, 2012

Location: It's a secret!

Cost: $75 per person 60 Max: 18 people

Hosts: Jessica and John Abel, Tammy and Scott Kneefel, Tessa and Eric Watson, and Cathie and Mark Anderson

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Star Wars Jedi Academy
Parents Night Out!

Calling all Jedi knights! Join the Jedi Force at Aim High Martial Arts Academy! (For boys Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade)Use the force to choose your side. Learn a Jedi form, decode Jedi messages and build your own light saber at this boys-only Martial Arts Party. Parents, enjoy the evening out while your Jedi masters his skills! Your child will be served pizza and a drink too! May the force be with you!

Date: Friday, February 24, 2012 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Cost: $50 per person Maximum 38 people (For boys Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade)

Hosts: Cathy & Mike Merz, Amy & Denny Quist and Sheri and Rod Ilg

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High, Low, Jack, Game! Couples Pitch Night

If you enjoy a lively game of pitch, this is the party for you. Partner up with your spouse or a friend (or we'll find you a partner) and come join in the fun! The party will take place at the Froude home where a round of pitch and cocktails will be followed a break to enjoy fabulous food prepared by your hosts. Then, back to another round of pitch. If you don't know how to play, there's still time to learn, but you must be an independent player to participate!

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2012

Cost: $50 per person Max: 20 people

Hosts: Stephanie and Craig Froude, Shannon and EJ Duffy,
Michelle and John Vranizan and Becca and Spencer Cundari

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Off the Hook Skateboarding Clinics

Come join your boarding friends and learn to Ollie, Nollie and Grind you way to some fun! Meet at the Gabriel Park Skate Park where you will see professional skate demos and receive skateboarding instructions from the pros. All ages and abilities welcome. The skateboarders will receive swag bags and enjoy snacks and complete the day with lunch in the park. The party will be "off the hook"!

Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012

Cost: $25 per person Max: 20 kids

Hosts: Heather & Matt Radich and Holly & Greg Witt

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Mom's Overnight Getaway in Neskowin

Moms, let someone else take care of you, while you enjoy a great beach adventure with your friends! Come play and stay at the Krippaehne beach cabin in beautiful Neskowin, Oregon. Make the short 90 mile drive to Neskowin and enjoy a day and night of playing in the sand, smores, specialty cocktails, dinner and an evening beach bonfire. Adventure out to climb Proposal Rock, walk through the Neskowin Ghost Forest or drive to Pacific City to climb the dunes. We'll provide dinner on Saturday, plus all the fixing for smores! Sunday, enjoy a yummy breakfast before heading out for more beach fun, and returning refreshed and rejuvenated!

Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012 - Sunday, June 3, 2012

Cost: $65 per person Max: 10 people

Hosts: Kim Krippaehne and Lauren Moore

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Last Day of School Ice Cream Sundae Social

Ice cream sundaes - what a great way to celebrate the last day of school with your friends and kick-off the beginning of summer! Come join the party at the upper playground and enjoy a custom made ice cream sundae featuring Alpenrose ice cream, lots of candy toppings and plenty of sauces. Pack a picnic lunch and stay and play with your friends for a while - Ahhhhh summer!!

Date: Friday, June 15, 2012

Cost: $10 per person Max: 100 people -- Buy a few extras for teachers and staff

Hosts: Kendra Dauenhauer, Suzie Osborn, Anna Rice and Jeanne Rice

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Outdoor Family Movie Night

Dive into a bowl of popcorn, munch on your favorite movie candy and sip on a cool beverage with your family and friends while enjoying a fun movie under the stars! Bring a blanket and get treated to a fabulous movie on the big screen on the Hunt's property. What a great way to kick-off the new school year and reconnect with school friends with the whole family.

Date: Friday, September 7, 2012

Cost: $45 per family

Hosts: Carey and Grove Hunt, June DeSimone and Marty Balish, and Mat and Ally Kurth

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The 138th Kentucky Derby and Bourbon in the Pearl

Saturday May 5th, 2012 marks the 138th Run for the Roses, and whether or not you're a horseracing fan, it's a day for wearing frivolous hats and drinking bourbon. So put on your seersucker suit or floral dress and come on down to "On Deck" in the Pearl District to watch the race on the big screen! You can't watch the Derby without drinking a Mint Julep, the most Southern of cocktails, and enjoying Southern style food, plenty of which will be on hand. Watch the race in style and come join us!

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012

Cost: $45 per person Max: 45 people

Hosts: Tara and Bruce Barton, Kim and Mike Reilly, Meredith and Eric Merk
and "On Deck Sports Bar & Grill"

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Have a Ball of A Time

Get your competitive juices flowing and come enjoy PE "old school" style! Our physical education teacher Kelly Gray and her referee Merrit Holub will open our gym so adults can act like kids again! You will participate in competitive games including Dodge ball, Volleyball, Scooter Relays and more. Sports drinks and snacks will be provided. After you work up a sweat, you will be treated to a cold beer and appetizers. Get your old PE uniform out and join in the fun!

Date: Sunday, January 29, 2012

Cost: $35 per person Max: 30 people

Hosts: Kelly Gray, Merrit Holub, Lori and Jeff Sweeney, Susan and Matt Osborn and St. John Fisher School

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Trap and Scoop : Pick and Roll
A Lacrosse Clinic

Grab your stick and "check" in at the SJF field for a fun afternoon of Lacrosse; pass, catch, quick stick, scoop, pick and roll with your friends. Lacrosse gurus, Mark Anderson and Joe O'Donnell will lead the drills and plays. Snacks and drinks will be provided to rev up your energy. Each participant will receive a Nike Dry Fit shirt. Beginner, intermediate, or advanced? Whether you need to polish your skills for the upcoming season or just learn basic fundamentals, the instruction will be tailored to ensure your player is comfortable and challenged!

Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012

Cost: $45 per person Max: 16 people

Hosts: Mark Anderson and Joe O'Donnell

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Cosmic Bowling with your Teachers!

We know you love your teachers, but if you also love bowling, get into the action and join the SJF faculty and staff at Sunset Lanes for a fun afternoon of bowling and more. Light up the lanes as you throw a strike! Fuel up on pizza and soda with your teachers and friends. This is an afternoon you won't want to miss!

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012

Cost: $20 per person Max: 30 people

Hosts: The St. John Fisher Faculty and Staff

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Girls Get Glamorous --CYO Dance Pre-Function!

Whether it's your first CYO dance ever (6th Graders) or your last CYO dance of the year (7th graders), make it extra special and get together at the Menendez home before the dance to get GLAMOROUS and have a little fun! Kristin Spear and Mandy Magaddino will be ready with blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons and an array of make-up to pamper you with. After a little food and drink, you will be ready for a fun night out with your friends! Fee includes Transportation to Oaks Park.

Date: Friday, May 18, 2012 4:30-7:00pm (Dance starts at 7:00)

Cost: $25 per person, Grades 6th and 7th, Non-SJF Guests are welcome, 30 Maximum

Hosts: :Kristin Spear, Mandy and John Magaddino, Susan and Mitch Menendez, Cathy and Mike Merz and June DeSimone and Marty Balish

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Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour

If you are an experienced wine drinker, or an aspiring wine snob, you will be thrilled to participate in this fabulous day of wine tasting in the Willamette Valley!  You will be picked up at SJF and be transported to Oregon Wine Country. The first stop will be TRISAETUM, whose vineyards are located in the heart of Oregon's Ribbon Ridge, one of the few places where climate, soil, and entrepreneurial spirit combine to produce some of the world’s best Pinot Noir & Riesling. Their 2010 Ribbon Ridge and Coast Range Riesling both received a score of 92 points by Wine Spectator.  The second stop will be DE PONTE CELLARS, located in the heart of the Dundee Hills who offer Burgundian-style wines from light and airy, to full-bodied, their wines cover a wide spectrum of tantalizing tastes for wine lovers and wine beginners alike.  You will also be treated to a savory picnic lunch at one of the beautiful winery properties.  A third surprise tasting will await you before you are returned, refreshed and inspired!

Date: A Sunday in the Spring

Cost: $90 per person Max: 20 people

Hosts: :Tammy & Duane LeMaire, Deni Herndon, Jeanne & Brian Rice, Lisa & Toby Harris, Kathleen Fiehrer and Tom Lenth

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