Fantasy vacations, spa get-aways, set visits to hit television shows, and other fantastic items have all been up for auction at previous First Ladies events. Stay tuned as we begin to add some of the auction items that will be up for bid!.

Finale Tickets to American Idol!!!

Are you an Idol fanatic? Then this is a "must have" item. The new season of Fox Television’s hit series is gearing up to start in January, and you could be part of the Idol phenomenon! This season promises to be bigger than ever, and you won’t want to miss the excitement as contestants from across the country compete for the coveted title of “American Idol” and their chance at fame and fortune. You and a guest will have the privileged and very exclusive opportunity to have 2 tickets to the Season Finale of American Idol in Los Angeles!!!

Donated by Missy Halperin, Fox Television; Joely Fisher
Estimated Value: PRICELESS

VIP Tickets to the hottest show in town - Dancing With The Stars!

Be part of the TV phenomenon that is sweeping the nation! Season 9 is off to a raging start, with a supermodel, politician...and Kelly Osbourn. It’s shaping up to be a season full of surprises, and you can be there for one of the last episodes of the season. You and a guest will be part of the live TV audience with 2 VIP tickets to both Monday, November 16, 2009 (performance show), and Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (the results show) at CBS Television City in Hollywood. (Must be 16-year-old or older).

Donated by Priscilla Presley
Estimated Value: PRICELESS

Four Seasons Trip to Thailand

Amid exotic bamboo jungles, where three countries meet, enjoy hours interacting with elephants – training and trekking – in this once-in-a-lifetime experience! It’s a luxury experience like no other. You and a guest will be pampered, in 4 exotic locales, with an eight-night “Tour of Thailand Package” at Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts Thailand. Begin your journey with a 2-night stay at the elegant and urban splendor of Four Seasons Bangkok, Thailand's most vibrant city. Next, you will have 2-nights of adventurous elephant riding activities and spa treatments at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, which was awarded “The World's Best” by Conde Nast Traveler. Then you will journey to the spacious Lanna-style pavilion overlooking terraced rice fields and mountains in the beautiful Maerim Valley at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai. And, your will complete your stay with 2-nights being pampered in a One Bedroom Pool Villa at the remote white sand beach of Koh Samui. This is an experience like no other …Four Seasons Style.

Donated by Mel & Angie Farber; Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Thailand Estimated Value: $8,500

Crystal Cruise through Italy, Turkey, Monaco and Greece!

Crystal Cruises, voted the worlds best large-ship cruise line by “Conde Nast Traveler” and “Travel & Leisure Magazine,” will take you and a guest aboard the luxurious, 5-star Crystal Symphony, where you will visit the exotic countries of Italy, Turkey, Monaco, and Greece. Legendary museums and ancient ruins provide an enriching backdrop to world-renowned fashion avenues showcasing haute couture designs and local artistry. You and a guest will depart your 12-day voyage on June 6, 2010 in Barcelona, Spain, and end on June 18, 2010 in the splendor of Athens, Greece. You will stay in a Category A Deluxe Stateroom with a veranda. (Does not include port charges, airfare or fuel sur charge. DATES AND CRUISE CANNOT BE CHANGED).

Donated by: Steven E. Shulem, Strictly Vacations
Estimated Value: $11,400

Experience the Hawaiian Islands - The Big Island and Maui, In Style!

Escape to two tropical paradises, in the magical island of Hawaii. First, Rekindle the romance of travel with a stay at the legendary Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Gold Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Developed by Laurance S. Rockefeller in 1965, The Mauna Kea offers amenities and service of the highest caliber in a magical setting by the loveliest palm-fringed beach in the Hawaiian Islands. The Resort has received many accolades including World’s Best Service by Travel & Leisure. Recently reopened after a $150 million renovation, The Mauna Kea has refreshed its rooms and dining facilities, opened a new spa, revamped its famed golf course and added a new golf club house. Be treated like a VIP with a 3-night stay in Mauna Kea’s distinctive Presidential Ocean Suite overlooking the beach and sparking ocean. (If you wish to extend your stay, you may do so in any room category at 50% off standard rates.)

Next, hop over to the magical paradise of Maui, and enjoy 4-nights in an Ocean View Room at the Grand Wailea (a member of the Waldorf Astoria Collection hotels.) Grand Wailea Ocean Rooms offer a wonderful combination of ocean and flora views. Take pleasure in the brilliant sunsets from the privacy of your own lanai. Offering captivating décor meshed with delightful amenities, these accommodations provide a truly restful island escape.

Donated by: The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel; Grand Wailea Resort
Estimated Value: $14,000 (Mauna Kea: $10,500; Grand Wailea: $3,500)

Carolina Herrera Runway Show in the Big Apple, and the Pierre New York

Experience fashion at its finest in the heart of the fashion scene – New York City. You will have two tickets (hard to get!) for the very exclusive Carolina Herrera Fall 2010 Runway Presentation on February 15, 2010 at Bryant Park in New York City. You will also be pampered for 2 nights at the Pierre Hotel New York. Even in a city where exclusive luxuries are the norm, this is one hotel that is far more rare and special than the rest. The Pierre, the iconic flagship of Taj Hotels on New York’s Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park, re-opened on June 1, 2009 following a meticulous $100 million renovation to create new guestroom and bath interiors and reconfigure first floor public areas to accommodate a new restaurant and lobby lounge.

Carolina Herrera, David Johnson and Pierre Hotel New York
Estimated Value: Priceless

Adopt Dream Foundation’s Flower Empower Program for One Year

Flower Empower takes place every Saturday at Farmer’s Market, where our local growers donate flowers, and volunteers deliver them to people in our community who are suffering from a catastrophic illness to let them know they are not alone. This is a chance for you to directly impact your community, by underwriting the costs of this program, and bringing joy to individuals with a beautiful flower bouquet every week for one year!

Cost: $10,000

Adopt Dream Foundation’s Toy Program for One Year

Dream Foundation’s Toy Program was created for the children of the dream recipients to let them know that they are not forgotten in their midst of the emotional turmoil. Right now, 72% of our dream recipients are parents of young children. We send all children of our dream families a beautifully wrapped box of toys for them to enjoy and escape from the impending loss of their parent. By adopting the Toy Program for one year, you will be insuring that each child receives a wonderful surprise.

Cost: $10,000

Adopt Dream Foundation’s Teen Program for One Year

While the little ones are overjoyed to receive a box of toys, we realized we needed something for the teen in the household. That is why we implemented the Gift Cards for Teens program. By adopting this program for one year, you will be insuring that each teen-ager gets a gift that is unique to them, and will help them forget, for just a minute or two, the fact that a parent is very ill. We all know the teen years are very hard, and even more so when dealing with the impending loss of a parent. ByAdopting the Teen Program for one year, you will give a little solace to a young adult.

Cost: $10,000

ADOPT A DREAM

A $1000 contribution will help a family struggling with terminal illness to realize a final dream. During the holiday season, Dream Foundation is flooded with calls from people desperate to spend one final holiday together. When you “adopt a dream” you will become a member of our exclusive Dream Maker’s Circle, and you will receive information detailing the story of the dream that you helped make come true.

Cost: $1000, but the value is priceless.