Our Silent and Live Auctions include incredible trips and vacation homes, wine to suit all tastes and budgets, dining destinations, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, artwork, jewelry, sports and entertainment packages, and loads of fun for the kids. There is truly something for everyone, and the best part? You can enjoy your purchases guilt-free because the money raised supports our schools and our students!
We are truly grateful to the following businesses and individuals for their contributions to the 2019 Silent and Live Auctions, which raised $564,000. We hope you’ll support these businesses to show appreciation for their commitment to our schools and community.
If you are interested in making a donation to the 2020 Wine Auction, please click here or call the MBEF office at 310-303-3342.
2019 Live Auction Donors
| 97.1 AMP RADIO | Mandy and Heath Gregory | Valerie and Paul Mellinger |
| Rob Allen, Sherry-Lehmann | Joni Hamilton and Shelia Butler, | Anicia Mendez and Adam Kirkorian |
| Wine & Spirits | Hamilton Butler Jewels | Richard Montgomery |
| American Airlines | Joanne and Jim Hunter | Rita Moorman and Adam Goldston |
| The Bay Club Company | Jaffa | Jeanne and John Oshiro |
| Susan and Bill Bloomfield | David James, Greenhorn Ranch | Michelle and Greg Rosen |
| Chris and Geoffrey Bremer | Gretchen and Rich Janson | Kay and Sam Sheth |
| Dawn and Ken Bush | Joan Jones | Mike Simms, Simms Restaurants |
| Tanja and Ralph Canada | Sadie and Jackson Jun | Virginia Sogomonian and |
| Chef Anne Conness | Wanda and Chuck Kaminski | Rich Weiss |
| Continental Development Corporation | Cindy and Michael Kaplan | Rod Spackman, Chevron |
| Adam Craun, Memento Mori Winery | Chef David LeFevre | April and Roger Spencer |
| Rachel and Brian Disser | Lil’ Simmzy’s at The Point | Ruta & Brent Sprenkle |
| Sarah and Andy Elkin | George Loren | SusieCakes |
| Lawrence D. Fairchild, Fairchild | Los Angeles Angels | Alistair Tober, VIPs Entertainment |
| Napa Valley | Los Angeles Kings | ZiiP, Geraldine and Mazhar |
| Fernando Frias, Frias Family Vineyard | Lotte New York Palace | Pepemehmetoglu |
| Rita and Adam Goldston | Maker’s Mark | Andrea and Michael Zislis |
| Bill Graw, El Gringo | Susan and Randy Meistrell |
2019 Wine Advisory Board Donors
2019 Silent Auction Donors
| 8th and Meadows Gift Co. | Instyle Flowers | Ozobot |
| Acumen Wine Gallery | Daniel Janotta | Pacifi c Coast Gallery |
| Afterburn Fitness | Jersey Mike’s Subs | {pages} a bookstore |
| Robert Allen, Sherry-Lehmann | JK Surfboards | Paradise Bowls |
| Wine & Spirits | Austin Jones | Stephanie and Joe Paunovich |
| American Airlines | Ray Joseph | PCH Skate Camps |
| Arrow&Branch | julesLA | Perfect Little Waves |
| Ashes and Diamonds Winery | Sadie and Jackson Jun | Petros |
| Barnes and Noble Manhattan Beach | Kate Lester Interiors | Pier Medical Esthetics |
| Barry’s Boot Camp | The Kettle | Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs |
| Beach Braces | Kim Ashley Design | PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn |
| Beach Sports Surf and Beach Camps | Todd Klawin | The Point |
| Beehive | Alix Klineman | Robert Foley Vineyards |
| BLVD Manhattan Beach | Wally Kurth, Days of Our Lives | Rock Goddess Jewelry |
| Bo Bridges Gallery | LA Clippers Foundation | Greg Rosen |
| Jeff Bonafede, Uncorked Wine Shop | LA Dodgers Training Academy | Sandra Meyer Photography |
| David Brennan | LA Stadium & Entertainment District | Sanguis Winery |
| Jan Brennan, the collage | at Hollywood Park | Saxum Vineyards |
| Brent Broza, Broza Photo | Laurel Glen Vineyard | Sea Smoke Winery |
| Alan Brown Test Prep | Lazy Acres | Shark’s Cove |
| Byron Winery | Learn to Surf LA | SKYWATCH | Swiss Made |
| Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation | Lemonade | Slay Steak and Fish House |
| California Sunshine, Inc. | Tamara Lentz | Angela and Jared Smith |
| Chevron | Charlotte and Russ Lesser | The Solution IV |
| Checkerboard Vineyards | Karla Lewis, Reliance Steel | Sony Pictures |
| Comedy and Magic Club | and Aluminum Co. | Tara and Scott Sorensen |
| Comstock Winery | Life Iz Photography | Spyder Surf |
| Coreology Fitness | Living Spaces | Steve and Kate’s Camp |
| The Court Family and Breville USA | Lorna Interian and Palos Verdes | Strand Boards |
| Cricket’s Jive | Golf Club | TDelaney Art |
| Cultured Slice and Barbara Li | Los Angeles Dodgers | Tricia Strickfaden, TS ModernArt |
| Darrow and Stepczyk Families | Los Angeles Rams | Studio |
| Peggy & Brian Dean, Boisset Wine | Lucky Strike L.A. Live! Downtown | Study Hut Tutoring |
| Ambassadors | Los Angeles | Summer Orthodontics |
| de Roos Family | LuLus’ Nouvelle | Super Sports |
| Jeremy Dicker, One Wealth | Magical Blooms | TEDxManhattanBeach |
| Management | Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, LLC | Tempest Freerunning Academy |
| Dominic Nail Spa | Manhattan Beach Farmer’s Market | South Bay |
| Downtown Manhattan Beach | Manhattan Beach Fire Department | TGR Foundation |
| Business & Professional Association | Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair | Judy and John Theuer |
| Due Menti | Association | Ticketmaster |
| Duff’s Cakemix | Manhattan Beach Middle School | Trilogy Spa |
| Eastbay | Manhattan Beach Police Department | Trina Turk Manhattan Beach |
| Epoch Estate Wines | Manhattan Dermatology – | Trump National Golf Club |
| Equinox | Dr. Ashley Magovern | Two Guns Espresso |
| Ercoles | Marcus Medical Spa | Universal Art Gallery |
| Eureka! Restaurant Group | Mathnasium | Universal Studios Hollywood |
| Felix | Mattel | U.S. Figure Skating |
| Fit On Studios | Maybach Family Vineyards | The Voice/NBC |
| The Foundation at Hearst Castle | MBC Interior Design LLC | Wendy Stillman Art |
| Barbara Franqui-Hevener | Sean McRoberts | Wendy Stillman Jewelry |
| Fresh Brothers | David Meltzer | westdrift Manhattan Beach |
| Kim and Jon Friedman | Mira Costa High School | Autograph Collection |
| Galileo Learning | Mister O’s | Ann Marie & Rich Whitney |
| Gimlen Orthodontics | Montage Beverly Hills | The Whitney Family and Exclusive |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association | Montage Boutique Spa | Resorts |
| Greens Plus | Dr. Don Mungcal | Shannon and Michael Williams |
| Gum Tree Shop and Café | NFL Network | Wright’s |
| Hammitt | Nick’s Manhattan Beach | Yoga Loft |
| Hennessey’s Tavern | Noelle Interiors | Eric Yu |
| Jeff Horn | North End Caffe | Andrea and Michael Zislis |
| I Dream O Vino by Claire Stein | NYX Professional Makeup | |
| In-N-Out Burger | OrangeTwist |
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP – AND THANK YOU FOR DREAMING WITH US!