Many thanks to the generosity of Frank and Kathy Bongiovanni for donating their beautiful boat, Pilar, for a sunset cruise for 14 people along San Diego bay.

4 Hours on the beautiful 80' PILAR Yacht
Welcome Aboard the beautiful Pilar 80' Yacht located at Coronado Yacht Club. Start your evening with a cocktail hour that will include the famous Arie Van Vugt Mai Tai and appetizers.

Next, you and 13 guests will take sail and enjoy the sunset around the San Diego Bay for two hours while enjoying music, drinks and food .

Upon return, you will be treated to an hour of drinks and dessert before wrapping up your lovely evening.

Availability: Mutually agreed upon date before October 1 or after April 1

What a very special gift to FOCUS this year by FOCUS President and her husband, Denise Donato-McConnell and Patrick! She has graciously offered to open her lovely Coronado bayfront home to you and 7 of your BEST friends and family for a magical evening of wine, food and entertainment!

Denise and Patrick's home will be beautifully decorated for the holidays with numerous themed trees and decor. Enjoy breath-taking views of the bay.

Enjoy live and traditional holiday music and cocktails as you arrive for a most enjoyable evening. The wine will be provided by Quigley Fine Wines to be paired with a lovely catered dinner.

CORONADO MAYOR Richard Bailey, wearing a FOCUS apron, is looking forward to serving you that evening! Be sure to capture a picture with him in front of the holiday tree!

This will truly be an evening to remember. The incredible ambience, gourmet food and wine will be a wonderful holiday gift to you and seven of your best friends.

Availability: Mutually agreed upon dates prior to December 24, 2023

Donated by: Denise Donato-McConnell & Patrick McConnel

Many thanks to Coronado Cays neighbors, Janice and Doug Reavie for donating their lovely Sailing Yacht for this unique item!

Enjoy a glorious day out on San Diego Bay with up to 8 guests while sipping wine and being served appetizers and cheese! This is a 3 hour cruise and comes with Skipper and Crew. Paddleboards and kayaks also available.

This is aboard a 49ft Jeanneau 490 Sun Odyssey Sailing Yacht!

• $150 gift certificate to the Bleu Boheme restaurant that serves traditional French fare lightened by Southern California influence.
• $100 gift card for our own very popular French cafe, Little Frenchie's.
• Bottle of Veuve Clicquot (French champagne)
• "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" by Julia Child.

Donated by: Kenny Irvine, owner of Bleu Boheme and Blue Bridge Hospitality, owners of Little Frenchie. Marvelous champagne donated by Denise Donato McConnell.

This special in house event allows for (4) participants to have hands on experience measuring, mixing, and creating delicious chocolate chip cookies!

The experience is provided by Allison Shapiro, a lifelong baker and fourth grade teacher. Allison just also happens to be the daughter of Jeff and Mary Shapiro (gala chairpersons)!

Each participant will leave with homemade cookies and a recipe card. What a great gift for your kids or grandkids!

1. $100 gift card from Il Fornaio (Cucina Italiana).
2. $50 Gift card plus bottle of Modena Balsamic Vinegar and EVOO from Balsamico Kitchen, IB
3. Gift certificate for "Passport" experience for two from The Gondola Company

Donated by: Many thanks to Luca, manager of Il Fornaio Coronado, Elisa and Michele, owners of Balsamico Kitchen and The Gondola Company.

This package provides TWO Harbor Tour Passes for TWO people, basically 4 people can take a 2 hour narrated tour of the bay starting from downtown at Foot of Broadway.

After your cruise, it is just a short walk over to Ruth's Chris Steak House for gourmet steaks, incredible cocktails and great views of Harbor Drive! ($150 gift certificate)

Donated by: Flagship Cruises (Harbor Tour) and gift certificate by Denise Czer and Sharon Shelton.

Jimmy Buffet would love this package:

1. Twelve (12) In N' Out Burger gift cards; each one worth a burger, fries and a drink.
2. $50 gift card to Shake Shack
3. Four (4) passes for ONE hour rental of fun Surrey from Wheel Fun Rental in Coronado

For those of you who often get a craving for a big, juicy burger with everything on it along with golden French fries -this is for YOU!

Donated by: In N' Out Burger, Shake Shack and Wheel Fun Rentals Coronado.

Many thanks to the board members of Suncoast Market Coop for this donation of a two (2) $200 memberships! One of Suncoast Market Coop's missions is to support organic

Also included is a $50 gift card from Trader Joe's. Enjoy their healthy produce and great seasonal treats.

For the last Coronado Concert in the Park, Sept 3, 2023, from 5 - 7 PM, you will receive:

1) Two (2) reserved parking spaces (on C between 6th and 7th)

2) Picture with the band (Special Guest Band)

3) Reserved area for 10 (including table, table cloth, ice and ice bucket) and wine from Quigley fine wines!

4) Music makers, Concert in Park tote

5) Backpack picnic "basket" with all the silverware, plates, and napkins for FOUR people. The backpack also contains a blanket and bottle of Brut Champagne. Made by Picnic for Ascot.

2) $100 Gift Certificate from Clayton's Bakery & Bistro, where you can call in your "to go" order for their Bistro Charcuterie Box, burrata board or sandwiches and salads!

3) Collapsable wooden table ideal for picnicking.

Happy dancing and partying in Spreckels Park!

Donated by: Coronado Hardware Company, Clayton's Bakery and Bistro, Cathy Brown, President, Coronado Promenade Concerts, and Jeff and Mary Shapiro.

Many thanks to Nespresso in La Jolla, and especially Aaron the store manager, for this very kind donation of a Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee maker.

After you have the world's best espresso then call up and have some great Panera breakfast items delivered to your home using this Panera $50 gift card! wow almost breakfast in bed!

If you haven't had your Barbie party yet - this package has you covered! It contains:

1. Picnic basket with plates, napkins, glasses and bottle of rose for 4 people. Barbie "picnic" doll.
2. Gourmet snacks and sweets provided by Trader Joe's.
3. Three gift cards from Imperial Beach restaurants: $50 from Mike Hess Brewing Co, $50 from Siam Imperial and $40 from Fillipi's Pizza Grotto.
4. $50 gift card from Seaside Papery along with flower-patterned journal and tumbler.

So get your take-out Thai noodles, tacos and some pizza (something for everyone), put on your pink shorts and hit the IB beach with your BFFs!

This package is just BRIMMING with gourmet Italian delights from SOGNO TOSCANO, to make the BEST Italian dinner at home! Food items include: pasta, risotto, 4 kinds of EVOO, 2 kinds of bruschetta spread, olives, marinara sauce, pesto spread and bottle of Montepulciano wine.

But in case you are NOT in the mood to cook, also included is a $100 gift card from Coronado's own fab Garage Buona Forchetta. Mangia bene!

Donated by: Cel and Seth Ford, and Sogno Toscano.