In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $950.00
Starting Bid: $475.00

About the Photo Shoot

Consultation
During your complimentary consultation, we will plan and discuss about your family, location and potential session. We will also confirm and reserve your appointment time and date.

Session
On the day of your session, we will arrive at the location of your choice. Usually start at your home and move on to an outdoor location for a family activity. We will end the session with a handful of portraits.

Selection
Your ordering appointment will be scheduled 7-10 days within your session. We will present a collection of images to choose from based on the number of images you want to purchase. We will also share ideas for wall art, an album and other beautiful art products. Print orders will be placed at this appointment.

Delivery
In 4-6 weeks, we will notify you that your art is ready for pick up for you to enjoy!

About the Photographer
Priyanca Rao is a distinguished photographer based in New York City, renowned for capturing exquisite portraits. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of utilizing light and composition, Priyanca has carved a niche for herself in the competitive world of photography. Priyanca is rated among the top 50 photographers in the world by Fearless Photographers, a worldwide collective of photographers. Her work is characterized by its ability to encapsulate both the grandeur of significant moments and the subtlety of fleeting emotions, resulting in images that resonate deeply with viewers. Her photographs go beyond mere documentation; they serve as timeless pieces of art, adorning walls and filling family albums with cherished memories.

Terms & Conditions

• Refer to the phone number on the winning bid certificate and digital voucher to redeem.
• Photo session to be scheduled for a date and time that mutually suits both photographer and winning bidder.
• 2-hour photo shoot either (1) at your home with stylization of your home or (2) offsite at your requested location.
• Includes professional hair and makeup for one person; usually mom and wardrobe styling for all family members.
• No maximum number of family members; grandparents are welcomed.
• $300.00-print credit to purchase photos and products.
• Additional person for hair and makeup is $650.00.
• Valid through December 31, 2024.

HWIS Connection: Priyanca Rao is the family photographer and a friend of Brian Liu and Yumei Mary Chang.

In benefit of The Navigator's Fund

Fair Market Value: $450.00
Starting Bid: $225.00

"If a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument."
- Helmut Newton

About the Session
Nafisa's 30-minute mini sessions in a Manhattan or Brooklyn location of your choice are perfect for families with small children! Her love for little humans helps set them at ease as she skillfully captures authentic, beautiful moments-in-time to cherish for years to come!

About the Photographer
Nafisa (or Fifi or Fee) is a lifestyle and portrait photographer based in Brooklyn, NY. She spent her childhood years growing up in Singapore, before moving to the southern Oregon coast with her family, and is now delighted to call New York home for the past 10 years. She started her photography business after her mother got very sick. As her mother neared the end of her life, she realized her family did not have many childhood photos of her mother and siblings. She decided to become a photographer so she could continue to document memories and capture the fleeting authenticity, love, and tears in the daily lives of other families.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to Nafisa Skeie at hello@nafisaskeie.com to redeem.
• Photo session to be scheduled for a date and time that mutually suits both photographer and winning bidder within (1) one year of HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires February 22, 2025.
• Photo session can take place in the winning bidder's location of choice in either Manhattan or Brooklyn.

Any portion of the final purchase price exceeding the fair market value (FMV) for auction items benefitting The Navigator's Fund 501(c)(3) may be tax-deductible. For more information, please consult with your tax advisor.

HWIS Connection: Nafisa Skeie is the family photographer and friend of both the Savino (Mandarin Grade 1) and Peake families. In support of HWIS, she has donated in-kind event photography services to capture the memorable moments at HWISPA-U!

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: Priceless*
Starting Bid: $500.00

*Tours and studio recording time are not available to the general public.

About the Tour & Recording Session
This is a priceless opportunity to tour Hell's Kitchen's iconic and closed-to-the-public recording studio. Led by Brett Mayer, HWIS parent and the husband of one of HudsonWay's own beloved teachers, Ms. Gwen, your family can view the legendary stomping grounds where of some of the music industry's most inspiring and influential artists, Broadway cast members, and Pixar movie soundtracks record the songs that score the moments of our lives and tug at our heart stings.

And by the way, while you're there, your child can record their own song. Or why not even channel the Von Trapp brood and lay down your own family track!

About the Studios
A landmark public-private-nonprofit partnership bringing together Berklee, the City of New York, musician/investor Pete Muller, and members of the Founder's Advisory Board formed to revitalize the historic Power Station Studios on West 53rd Street. The building was originally built as a Con-Edison power relay station, which provided power to Manhattan's elevated train, which has since been converted into the High Line. The recording studios-where Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Madonna, Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Bob Dylan, the cast of Hamilton, and many others recorded iconic albums- has been transformed into a state-of-the-art recording and video production facility for the city's music, theater, television, and film industries, as well as a campus for Berklee to provide music and performing arts education just blocks from Broadway.

Terms & Conditions

• Available to Kindergarten and up; student must be accompanied by at least (1) one caregiver; tour may include all immediate family members.
• Email winning bid certificate to Brett Mayer to redeem; refer to contact information on certificate.
• Flexibility to book the tour is based on the studio's recording schedule.
• Redeemable within one (1) year of HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires February 22, 2025.

HWIS Connection: Brett Mayer (HWIS Parent, Spanish Preschool 2s/3s) is the Chief Technician at the iconic Power Station Studios on West 53rd Street. His wife, known to the rest of us as Ms. Gwen, has taught English at HudsonWay for 3 years, and their daughter, Tennyson, has recently joined our preschool on the Spanish track.

In benefit of The Navigator's Fund

Fair Market Value: $500.00-1000.00(+) per ticket, depending on the game
Starting Bid: $350.00

Section: 108
Row: 3
Seats: 9-10

Section 108 is in the lower bowl, behind the Knicks' bench. Row 3 (pictured) is three rows above the Delta Sky360 Club Seats. Includes access to MSG's North & South VIP Entrances on 31st and 33rd Streets (between Seventh/Eighth) and in-seat food-and-beverage service.

Please note the blackout games listed below.

Terms & Conditions

• Game selection subject to availability; winning bidder will receive a list of available 2024-2025 regular season games from which to choose by Oct/Nov 2024. Not intended for resale.
• Blackout games are subject to free agency updates and currently include--but are not limited to--Bucks, Celtics, Cavaliers, Clippers, Grizzlies, Hawks, Heat, Kings, Lakers, Mavericks, Nuggets, Pacers, Pelicans, 76ers, Suns, Warriors, Timberwolves and Thunder.

HWIS Connection: When Carlyle Peake left the Pacers off of his 2023-2024 list of blackout games, he had no idea he would be unwittingly donating two seats in the best game of the season (as of February 1, 2024) on behalf of last year's fundraising cause. To add insult to injury, the tickets were auctioned for a steal! Despite moping through most of February 2nd, and with more than a little coaxing from his wife, he has begrudgingly handed over another pair of seats in the 2024-2025 season to help HWISPA raise money for Experiential Updates. Carlyle has been a diehard Knicks fan and often-depressed, albeit loyal season ticket holder through their darkest periods (frequently forcing Katie to remain in the arena to the bitter end of painful blowout after painful blowout). So please help us honor his service and sacrifice, especially now that they're having one of their best seasons... in decades. What. A. Freaking. Game.

NOTE: The Pacers have now replaced the Nets in the list of blackout games for next season.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Original Retail: $3,395.00
Starting Bid: $750.00 (+/-50% of the discounted resale value according to The Real Real and 1st Dibs)

Size: 40
Condition: Brand new; no tags, but never worn.

This sold-out-everywhere black, cotton-blend, bead-embellished blazer-style dress from Balmain features bead embellishment, sequin detailing, embossed gold-tone buttons, v-neck, back zip fastening and fitted silhouette.

NOTE: This item will be on display at the gala.

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve item(s), beginning Monday, February 26, 2024.
• Item(s) can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org; packaging and postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $85.00
Starting Bid: $40.00

Limited edition at Culture & Cloth!

• Embroidered with the HudsonWay Immersion School logo
• 100% polyester UA Storm technology
• Highly water-resistant w/ a stain resistant finish
• Breathable mesh back panel
• Adjustable HeatGear shoulder straps
• Soft-lined sleeve-holds up to 15" laptop
• Water-Repellent front valuables pocket
• Large front laundry/shoe pocket at bottom of bag
• Two side water bottle pockets
• Top grab-handle

Dimensions: 6.3"W x 20.1"H x 12.6"L

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve the specific item(s) featured in the silent auction display at the gala, beginning Monday, February 26, 2024.
• Item(s) can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org; postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.

HWIS Connection: Jessica Book Pena (HWIS-NJ Parent, Spanish Grades 5 & 2) is the founder of Culture & Cloth and will be operating a pop-up shop of HudsonWay gear and uniforms available to order or purchase onsite at the HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $1000.00
Starting Bid: $500.00

About the Venue
As renovations began at 38 West 26th Street, we uncovered an unexpected "lucky charm" nestled beneath years of drywall-an illustration of a majestic peacock rendered ivory.

We knew the white peacock, a rare and gentle bird with a powerfully protective nature, symbolized good fortune in certain cultures. And once we recognized this lucky emblem had graced the storied walls of our chosen home-The Ivory Peacock began to take flight.

Perched within Manhattan's Flatiron and NoMad neighborhoods, The Ivory Peacock pays homage to its original location, which boasts 139 years of history as a bona fide neighborhood destination. As such, we pride ourselves on our offerings: distinct, imaginative cocktails complemented by a variety of vibrant shareable plates.

Our cocktail program, led by Head Bartenders Carlos Soto and Daniel Benitez, is filled with seasonal spins on classic cocktails utilizing technical French kitchen techniques and includes our signature Emerald Bar Gin & Tonic' Tray' Service and Signature Sub-Zero Martini Menu.

Full of bright, familiar tastes as well as adventurous flavors, our culinary program is inspired by the vast depth of the ocean and fabled kitchens of France and Japan. Our culinary roster includes a raw bar with fresh oysters arriving daily and a selection of familiar French fare-deemed 'luxe finger food' by our Chef Grayson Altenberg.

Custom banquettes and comfortable stool seating play host to visitors as they sample our extensive collection of quality gins-the largest in NYC-amidst two distinct bar experiences alongside our cocktail dining room experience.

Perfect for a date night, post-work happy hour, a milestone celebration, or any evening you might fancy a cocktail, The Ivory Peacock invites you to think of us as an extension of your very own living room.

We are at your service. And we look forward to welcoming you into our flock.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to Karl Finegan, Founder, at karl@theivorypeacock.com to redeem.
• Digital credit can be applied toward one (1) large event or used incrementally over multiple visits within two (2) years of HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires February 22, 2026.
• Digital credit can be used for staff gratuities and/or taxes on the guest bill, if desired.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $10.00

Two loaves of delicious homemade bread by a "chef" who has been baking bread for over a decade. The winner can request whole wheat, white flour, sourdough, or other bread flavors. Can add raisins, walnuts, etc. per request.

Terms & Conditions

• Refer to the contact information on the winning bid certificate to redeem.
• Redeemable within one (1) year of HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires February 22, 2025.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: Priceless
Buy Now: $58.00

Two loaves of delicious homemade bread by a "chef" who has been baking bread for over a decade.

UPDATE: Kirat Singh and his wife, Nina Chen, have presented the second highest bidder with a probably-more-than-once-in-a-lifetime, albeit exclusive opportunity! With the highest bid of $58.00 USD matched, Kirat will bake an additional two (2) loaves of bread just for the second highest bidder. Identical to the original listing, the recipient will have their choice of whole wheat, white flour, sour dough, or other flavors. Raisins, walnuts or other add-ons are also available by request.

The second highest bidder has found this offer to their liking; therefore, this duplicate listing has been generated solely to accept this incredibly delicious opportunity benefiting HWISPA-NY!

Terms & Conditions

• This item can only be purchased by Arthur Wong, the second highest bidder under the original listing since the donor/chef has agreed to sell this item twice to the top two bidders for a highest bid price match.
• Refer to the contact information on the winning bid certificate to redeem.
• Redeemable within one (1) year of HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires February 22, 2025.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $500.00 + 20% gratuity
Starting Bid: $300.00

About the Party Package
Enjoy a birthday party package at Champions Martial Arts at 829 10th Avenue. The package includes:

• 1.5 hours of nonstop fun
• decorations
• tables & chairs
• staff of experienced instructors
• special demos
• taekwondo class
• fun games
• board breaking
• bouncy house
• breakdown + clean-up

About the Studio
Anyone can do martial arts. Through our consistent studying, implementing, and reviewing of techniques and teaching strategies we have found a way to teach our members in ways that improve their lives for the better. Usually after just one class!

Applying what we have learned, and continue to learn, to our classes, we have developed programs that have lasting benefit no matter what the member's age or skill level.

Our members push past their previous expectations of what they thought they could do and apply the new confidence they gain to all parts of their life.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to Cue Lim at cmacue0705@gmail.com at Champion Martial Arts to redeem.
• Redeemable for kids, ages 3 and above.
• No expiration date.
• Party includes up to 10 children; $20 per additional child.
• Cake and food is not included.
• Please contact Cue Lim with questions and for more details.
• The FMV of this package includes the $500-party fee, plus a 20% tip; any additional gratuity is at your own cost.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $900.00
Starting Bid: $450.00

About the Package
Begin your day with a delightful light meal before hitting the greens alongside club member Mark L. Ma (HWIS-NJ Parent) and two of your friends. Enjoy a round of golf filled with camaraderie and local expert knowledge from Mark.

After your exhilarating game, retreat to the beautiful clubhouse where you and your friends will be treated to refreshing drinks and a meal. Take in the stunning views and relax in the elegant ambiance as you celebrate your achievements and create lasting memories.

About Fiddler's Elbow Country Club
Fiddler's Elbow is a Private Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, offering exclusive access to world-class amenities, including three championship golf courses. Since opening its doors in 1965, the Club continues to set the gold standard as the state's only 54-Hole Club where family and business members thrive.

Members enjoy a variety of exclusive golf experiences including our three distinct championship golf courses, award-winning practice facilities, indoor/outdoor academy, an exceptional PGA Professional Staff, and golf shop stocked with top-notch equipment and styles. Fiddler's Elbow offers tournaments, social events and the finest Member-Guest around.

Terms & Conditions

• Email your winning bid certificate to Mark Ma to redeem; refer to the contact information on the certificate.
• Redeemable for a weekday session during the 2024 Golf Season.
• Non-transferable.

HWIS Connection: Mary Ma is a member of the HWISPA-NJ Fundraising Committee and is helping plan their upcoming Spring Garden Gala and Fundraising Auction in Basking Ridge, NJ.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $1,600.00
Starting Bid: $800.00

A weekend stay (2 nights) in a spacious and sunny modern home nestled in the woods and just a 2-hour drive from NYC, 45 minutes from Hunter and other ski mountains, and 20 minutes from the Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz, and hundreds of hiking trails in the Catskills. Fireplace, four bedrooms, three full bathrooms with a maximum occupancy of 10 people. If 3 nights are desired, it can be arranged as well.

Terms & Conditions

• Refer to the contact information on the winning bid certificate to redeem.
• Redeemable within one (1) year of the HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires February 22, 2025.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: +/-$200.00-$400.00 per night
Starting Bid: $50.00 (discounted from $100.00)

Book a stay in a standard room at any Hyatt property and receive an upgrade to an available suite.

Considering that a suite is generally $200-400 more than a standard room, the value of this package ranges from $200-$2800 (approximation depends on the value of the upgrade at the time of booking and the number of nights)

Terms & Conditions

• Refer to contact information on winning bid certificate to redeem.
• Upgrade certificate expires February 28, 2025.
• Standard suite upgrade guaranteed for up to 7 nights (if available at time of booking).
• Must confirm suite is available at time of booking.
• Maximum suite occupancy can vary by property.
• Suite Upgrade Award must be redeemed in connection with a reservation at a Hyatt hotel with a checkout date before the expiration date.
• Suite Upgrade Award must be redeemed in advance when making the underlying room reservation by calling 800.544.9288 or a Hyatt Global Care Center.
• Suite Upgrade Award is not redeemable at Suite Award Ineligible Properties or Vacation Ownership Properties, Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas, Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape Resorts & Spas, or other Legacy AMR Collection hotels or resorts.
• Suite Upgrade Award is only valid for standard suites.
• For purposes of this award, a suite provides for one-bedroom accommodations.
• Suite Upgrade Award is only valid for standard suites, defined as each participating hotel's or resort's introductory suite category, and is subject to availability as there are a limited number of standard suites available at each hotel and resort.
• Suite Upgrade Award cannot be redeemed for any Premium, Specialty, Premier, Presidential or Diplomatic Suites or similar suite categories, as designated by the applicable hotel or resort.
• Suite Upgrade Award is valid on nights for which the member has paid an Eligible Rate or has redeemed points for a standard-room Free Night Award, a Club Free Night Award, or a Points + Cash Award (each term as defined in the World of Hyatt program terms), up to a maximum of seven (7) consecutive nights.
• Not valid in connection with any Free Night Award other than those identified above, including, without limitation, Hyatt Credit Card premium and anniversary Free Night Awards, 5-brand Free Night Awards (as defined in the World of Hyatt program terms), or any other promotional Free Night Award.
• Suite Upgrade Award is not redeemable in connection with hotels or resorts that have not yet opened when you make your reservation, even if reservations for such hotel or resort are otherwise being accepted.
• For complete terms and conditions of the World of Hyatt program, including additional terms applicable to the use of this award, see worldofhyatt.com/terms.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $700.00
Buy Now: $400.00 (discounted from $600.00)

Enjoy a tasting menu for two (2) at Clover Hill in Brooklyn with this $700-gift certificated donated by two of their earliest customers and fellow HWIS parents!

About the Menu
Michelin Review awarded Clover Hill its first star and noted restaurants five times as large wish they could do what Clover Hill does from its postage-stamp of a kitchen. On a quiet, residential street in Brooklyn Heights, the talented Chef Charlie Mitchell cooks with irresistible suaveness and confidence, making the most out of top-rate ingredients, delicious sauces and thoughtful combinations. From Long Island fluke ceviche jolted with lime zest and sweet melon to Peekytoe crab salad wrapped in corn gelee and set in a pool of warm, silky corn veloute, expect to find vibrant, seasonal eating that never once feels fussy or onerous. Under a watchful vintage mirror that hangs above the bar, the charming bistro setting, lit with flickering candles, oozes romance.

About the Restaurant
Located on a leafy, cobblestone block in the heart of the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, Clover Hill is an intimate, 20-seat restaurant by its three partners Clay Castillo, Gabriel Merino and Executive Chef Charlie Mitchell.

Clover Hill seeks to blend the best elements of old and new school fine dining. We are focused on fish and shellfish and we believe that eating should be fun.

Our intent is to deliver an experience that feels like home.

Terms & Conditions

• Please allow up to 48 hours to receive winning bid certificates following instant purchases; refer to contact information on certificate for Mary Chang to redeem.
• Redeemable within six (6) months of the HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires August 22, 2024.
• Gift certificate is face value, which can be used toward tax and gratuity if the final bill falls below the gift sum.
• Not applicable toward alcoholic beverages or any upgrades to the menu that may be available.

Browse more instant items available for purchase, which have been generously donated by fellow HWIS parents and the amazing local restaurants that support HudsonWay!

HWIS Connection: In support of HudsonWay, Clover Hill started their first gift certificate program at the request of Brian Liu & Yumei Mary Chang to enable a simultaneously generous and delicious contribution to HWISPA-NY's fundraising causes.