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The Bay Area Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Needs Your Support!

 Join in the exciting silent auction

Lisa Holladay, a Luxury Marketing Council member, is honored to be nominated for 2006 Woman of the Year for the Greater Bay Area Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). This annual event has raised millions of dollars for research to fight blood cancers. Every year, the San Francisco chapter chooses two honorees to bring meaning and inspiration to the campaign.

This year's honorees are Christopher Laub and Isabelle Jane. Christopher is a loving, nine-year. He is a bright student and loves baseball. Isabelle Jane, who will soon turn eight, loves ballet, pizza and playing Star Wars with her brother.

Now, here is how you can help. In addition to seeking personal contributions, Lisa is hosting a silent auction at the next Luxury Council meeting on May 23.

Here are details of the exciting auction package.

A Luxury Coastal Getaway

• Two (2) nights deluxe room accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay Resort
• One round of golf for four (4) at the Half Moon Bay Links
• The use of a brand new Mercedes-Benz vehicle during your stay.

Package value: $1,800

To support Lisa’s fund raising efforts and learn more about the campaign, visit http://www.active.com/donate/gsfmwoy05/gsfLHollad

To learn more about the Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, please visit www.lls.org/ncd/sfmwoy.

All funds and contributions are tax deductible and go directly to LLS.

Exclusive Offer for Thirsty Cabernet Lovers from Porthos.com

Porthos.com, the leading Wine Personal Shopper service offering insider access to California's finest undiscovered wines and highly sought after collector wines has a special offer for thirsty Cabernet lovers:

Porthos.com has managed to source a few cases of the extremely limited Showket Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, an outstanding new release and rare opportunity to sample one of Napa’s finest undiscovered “insider” wine produced by Heidi Barrett, renowned winemaker for Screaming Eagle Cabernet. Showket Cabernet is available to LuxeSF members at a special price of only $69, a relative steal compared to Screaming Eagle which retails for $1,250/bottle.

Click here to view all the details on this exclusive offer.

Sherman, Clay Piano Sale to Benefit College of Notre Dame Music Department

Sherman, Clay & Co. San Francisco (Representing Steinway & Sons) is pleased to announce they will host a Piano Sale at the College of Notre Dame, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the College of Notre Dame Music Department.

May 19-21
Private appointments are available Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20.
Open to the Public Sunday, May 20

1500 Ralston Ave. Belmont
Friday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00PM
Sunday Noon - 5:00 PM

For more information or to schedule your appointment, please call 415-905-6838.

Sherman, Clay & Co. Presents A Master Class with Van Cliburn

Sherman, Clay & Co. San Francisco (Representing Steinway & Sons) will present A Master Class with Van Cliburn gold winner Jon Nakamatsu
Sunday, June 11
3:30 PM

647 Mission Street, San Francisco
For more information, please call 415-905-6838

Special 7x7 Offer to Luxury Council Members

GET IT. LIVE IT. LOVE IT.
Named for the dimensions of San Francisco , 7x7 Magazine delivers the most comprehensive food, design and fashion coverage in the Bay Area.

This month, Luxury Council Members have the opportunity to receive a complimentary one-year trial subscription to 7x7. Visit www.7x7mag.com/friend and enter promo code: KM248.

The 2006 Yachting Season is Officially Underway on San Francisco Bay!   

To meet the growing demand for private sailing instruction at the luxury level, the Marin Sailing School offers personalized, highly focused, effective instruction in sailing and seamanship. 

In addition, using innovative techniques and technologies, the School’s corporate team-building and leadership training courses also cater to a prestigious clientele in a world-class sailing location. For more information, contact the founder and CEO of the Marin Sailing School :

Al Spector
USCG Licensed Capt.- 50 tons
Telephone: 415.342.9781 Sausalito , CA
ASpector@MarinSailingSchool.com
www.MarinSailingSchool.com

DEPARTURES to Focus on Luxury Travel in South America

DEPARTURES Magazine is pleased to announce this year's October Special Destination Issue will spotlight South America.

With insightful reports on the most intriguing and exclusive destinations in South America, this special collector's edition will feature the finest dining, hotels, experiences, culture and shopping for the most affluent customers of American Express: Platinum Card and Centurion Members.

• 98% of DEPARTURES readers shop before they travel to purchase apparel, jewelry and much, much more.
• Spending on travel to South America among Platinum Card and Centurion members is up 73% year-over-year
• For luxury travelers, shopping, visiting wineries and staying in luxury hotels are top-of-list when planning a trip.

There's a reason people treasure Departures: the content respects their intelligence and diverse interests. This is the perfect medium for an advertiser who wants to connect with our remarkable readers in an environment they love and trust.

For more information on the power of passionate spending or to reserve your space in this collectible issue (closing July 28th) call Marion Lowry, West Coast / Pacific Advertising Director at 310-268-7630 or visit DEPARTURES.com/mediainfo

Sneak Peak -- Hub International Kicks Off New Ad Campaign

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By Invitation Only extends an Extraordinary Invitation to the World’s Most Prestigious Wine Charity Event -- Auction Napa Valley 2006

Uncork four days and four nights of festivities offered by the Napa Valley Vintners Association. Exclusively for Platinum Card and Centurion members, this wine lover’s experience will include a private welcome dinner at Chiarello Family Vineyards hosted and prepared by celebrity chef, Emmy-winning TV personality and author, Michael Chiarello, exclusive access and wine related activities at Chateau Montelena, plus vintner-hosted hospitality events at Napa’s premier wineries, barrel tasting, private auctions, gala dinners, and dancing under the stars. As an added bonus for those guests arriving early to Auction Napa Valley , card members will be offered an opportunity to secure reservations at the famous Napa Valley restaurant, French Laundry. Reservations will include a table side meet and greet with Chef Thomas Keller, as well as an autographed cook book by Keller.

May 31 – June 4, 2006
Napa Valley , CA

Capacity: 30
Price: $4,700

Click here for additional details and an event outline.