Introducing Mercedes Benz Driving Academy on 3rd Street next to Toast!!

by: Our Little Truffle Hunters - November 28th, 2011   Filed under: DT Kids, LA Private Schools
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Later, Westwood Driving school? Mercedes’ new driving school is basically the coolest thing on the planet. We saw our friend Jill Eisenstadt-Chayet who reps Mercedes Benz at this year’s Luxury Review (a whole other truffle) and she dropped this bomb on us that Mercedes just opened a driver’s ed program on 3rd Street next to Toast.

3rd Street is about to see a major infusion from Harvard-Westlake, Brentwood, Buckley, Beverly, Crossroads and other area schools. MBDA is making the rounds to both L.A. private and public schools to introduce their programs — if you don’t see them soon, it’s because someone in your school’s admin dept didn’t get it. Not to worry though because Mercedes is currently offering promotional free sessions to introduce their new school to the area — the next two are on Saturday this weekend.

The training car at this year's Luxury Review at the Petersen Museum Nov '11

Free parent-teen sessions:
Saturday, Dec 3rd – 10:00-11:30 A.M.
Saturday, Dec 3rd – 2:00-3:30 P.M.
Saturday, Dec 10th – 10:00-11:30 A.M.
Saturday, Dec 10th – 2:00-3:30 P.M.
Saturday, Dec 17th – 10:00-11:30 A.M.
Saturday, Dec 17th – 2:00-3:30 P.M.

Workshops are held at 8231 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90048.

#TruffleNote: MBDA is the only driving school with access to an LAPD training facility (“EVOC Training Center”) for training sessions — pretty cool. Click to Continue Reading

“You Still Owe Us a Dollar” – Harvard-Westlake

by: Ethan Mark - July 21st, 2011   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private School bloggers, LA Private Schools
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After 6 years of tuition + donations thank you Harvard-Westlake for sending my mom a bill for $1.81 two months after graduation

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Spotted: Loyola High School Varsity Basketball Player Ryan Oliver (class of ’11) at Undefeated on La Brea

by: Our Little Truffle Hunters - June 20th, 2011   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools, Spotted
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Ryan Oliver (Loyola '11, Varsity Basketball) & Whitney Woods (LACES)

Spotted this weekend at Undefeated on La Brea … Ryan Oliver (Loyola ’11) and Whitney Woods. Loyola just had it’s graduation last week along with Harvard-Westlake and most other L.A. private schools. We spotted the varsity b-baller buying shoes at Undeafted yesterday with his lady friend Whitney Woods (LACES). Ryan was rocking his “Beat Harvard-Westlake” t-shirt – hundreds of these were made to support Loyola at a big game held at HW earlier this semester that drew such rowdy crowds from both campuses the game was shut down before private school warfare turned nasty.

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Prom Schedule 2011 – L.A. Private Schools (Brentwood, Harvard-Westlake, Crossroads, etc.)

by: Tori Frances Hill - May 27th, 2011   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools
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Spring is here; the flowers are blooming, the days are getting warmer, and every weekend girls in gowns and boys in tuxes board limos and set off on the ‘best night of their lives’. That’s right: it’s Prom Season. So here’s everything you need to know about the L.A. private school Prom scene. Think of it as your Prom cheat sheet.

Harvard-Westlake

When: May 14th
Location: Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood
Ticket Price: $100
Theme: None
King/Queen: The winners were a musical theater prodigy for King and an athletic, academic, student council member for Queen.
Afterparty: A few small house parties for one or two limos (15-80 kids)
Stand-out Outfits: Pimp stick/fedora combo, barely-there Haider Ackerman dress,
and a Badgley Mischka couture dress
Point of Interest: Harvard-Westlake students had to sign a contract promising they
would not “appear under the influence at the event” or attend, plan, or buy tickets to
a “non-residential afterparty”. This was due to bad behavior at the HW Semi-Formal
afterparty
Best Ask: A Facebook wall video serenade, interrupting English class with 8 people
holding 8 signs reading “Will You Go To Prom With Me, Celine?”  Click to Continue Reading

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L.A. prep school gives kids the green light for Coachella

by: Ingrid Chang - April 10th, 2011   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private School bloggers, LA Private Schools
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Every April, hordes of L.A. private school kids adorned in denim cutoffs and designer sunglasses flock to Indio for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. It’s more than a weekend trip; it’s a mass migration. They come from schools all over Los Angeles: Brentwood, Harvard-Westlake, Crossroads, New Roads, Campbell Hall, and so on. As a result, schools are faced with the issue of what to do about attendance on the Friday of Coachella. Harvard-Westlake chose to deal with the issue by allowing students to take an excused day off, as long as they sign a form giving the consent of their parents and teachers.

However, less of these kids will be flooding the rooms of La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs this year since many are left without tickets. The festival sold out in less than a week. Still, that hasn’t stopped some from dropping $500 and up on a scalper ticket, while others get them through parents in the industry.  Click to Continue Reading

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On Campus: USC News Station Interviews the Photographer behind the Kappa Sigma Sex Tape (VIDEO)

by: Caroline M. Roman - March 30th, 2011   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools
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Per the Daily Trojan, the USC Panhellenic and USC Interfraternity councils met tonight to devise an “action plan” to rehabilitate the image of the Greek Community amidst the recent bad exposure of all male fraternity Kappa Sigma.

This follows in response to the obscene email sent on the Kappa Sigma listserv which ended up on every major L.A. news site within 2 days and then photos that surfaced over this past weekend of a Kappa Sigma member having sex on the roof of Waite Phillips Hall.

The email had an intense break down of the 10 categories of women and was riddled with things like “Pumpkin Pie: A latin/mexican target” and “Don’t ____ middle-eastern targets. Exhibit some patriotism … You want your ____ smelling like falafel?”  Click to Continue Reading

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Harvard Westlake Cancels ALL Future Semi-Formals After 6 Overdose at an Unofficial After Party

by: Our Little Truffle Hunters - March 21st, 2011   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools
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Jordan Freisleben reports in the Harvard-Westlake Chronicale that ALL future HW semiformals have been cancelled indefinitely after students were caught “binge drinking” at an unofficial after party (organized by a group of seniors called the “Sick Pawdays”) at Jane’s House in Hollywood, right down the street from Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum where the semi-formal was held.

6 students had to be taken to the hospital via ambulance. The article suggests GHB was involved but I read no conclusive evidence.  Click to Continue Reading

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Weekly Juice: Beacherʼs Madhouse private parties continue, SupperClub officially opens in L.A., ‘Somewhere’ premiere & after-party at the Chateau, and more

by: Our Little Truffle Hunters - December 7th, 2010   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools, Weekly Juice
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NEWS FLASH! Julien Assange ARRESTED!!!! Yikes! Still torn on how we feel about this but most certainly amazing and a story to follow … this may be on permanent news cycle for the next ten years. Now back to our regularly scheduled programming …

Basically everyone was in Miami for Art Basel last week … but people keep asking what happened in L.A. …

This morning … the Hollywood Reporter annual breakfast for their Women in Hwood issue at the BH hotel – Helen Mirrin, Halle Berry.

Tonight, Somewhere will premiere at the Archlight with an after party at Chateau …

and the Four Seasons will continue it’s weekly fashion cocktail hour – this week it’s with Intermix, next week will be with Ted Baker.

Stephen Webster new store launch at 202 N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills – Read story!

alice + olivia Baby Buggy Christmas party at Soho House – guests include Derek Blasberg, Nicky Hilton, Ashlee Simpson, Jessica Capshaw, Eva Amurri, Kourtney Kardashian, Ruthanna Hopper, etc. Go into any Alice + Olivia boutique throughout December w/a donation for Baby Buggy + receive a discount!

Decades Denim at Saks – there was a massive launch event last month at Julia Sorkin’s house but this was also a good party hosted by Cameron Silver and super well attended – We Heart S5A and Decades.

The Buckley School announced it soon break ground on 2 new buildings in Sherman Oaks – one on the site of the current Milk House, directly south of the Lower School – and the other will be located where the classrooms north of Disney Pavilion are today.

The Wrap has been going head to head with Variety and Backstage (Hollywood Reporter’s sister company) with their Academy Screenings - On Sunday, The Wrap screening series showed The Social Network with Q&A after with Armie, Aaron and Andrew …

Leonardo DiCaprio, Bar Refaeli and a group of friends stepped out Saturday night with to attend the pillow spray “Purusa Dream Extract’s” launch party at Beau and Aero in Santa Monica. PS – One of the Beau and Aero owners is dating lead singer of Incubus – Brandon Boyd.

David Arquette and Jeff Beacher are still hosting their Friday night privveee parties at Beachers Madhouse at the Roosevelt - this Friday was a sweet 16 for an actor I can’t remember the name of …

Four Seasons holiday party with the Marine’s Toys for Tots

SupperClub official launch (this has nothing to do with Tamsin’s club – this is the Supper Club chain that owns clubs by the same name in SF and Europe, and yes they have had events here before now but this was their official opening)

2010 Young Storytellers Foundation Event at Crossroads School – Benjamin Mckenzie & Jason Ritter – Jason an L.A. native went to Crossroads and graduated in ’98 – Young Storytellers is amazing – I’ve been to events at Endeavor here in BH and you can read more about them and see their kind of amazing advisory board here – Young Storytellers Foundation

Spotted Caroline D’Amore, David Arquette, Jaime King, Kevin Connolly and Tom Arnold at a party for Skullcandy

GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!

Opening night for Projects Angel Food’s annual shopping fundraiser  for Devine Design featured a runway show for Brooks Bros new collab with Thom Browne (Black Fleece). Brooks Bros had a table and invited their friends to join for the eve. (story coming)

David Yurman and Robb Report party @ Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House (which is currently on the market)

Beverly Hills Women’s Club Tiffany’s Tea (story coming soon on that)

Cedar’s Governors Gala

2011 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations

Earthbar is opening a new location at Equinox Century City – for those of you who love Earth bar in West Hollywood – but work at the Deathstar, ICM or Fox in Century City , u now have your own! Opens next week :)

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ON CAMPUS: USC vs. UCLA – Battle Is On

by: Caroline M. Roman - December 4th, 2010   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools
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Best Pranks in USC – UCLA history:

  • 1941 - USC steals 295-pound victory bell from cross-town rival UCLA
  • 1958 – UCLA pranksters rent a helicopter and tried to dump manure on Tommy (the escapade backfired when the helicopter’s rotors sucked some of the aromatic gunk back onto the passengers.)
  • USC plants 20,000 gold-and-cardinal-painted crickets in UCLA’s library
  • UCLA kidnaps USC fans and chains them to fire hydrants
  • UCLA uses blowtorch to cut off Tommy Trojan’s sword and replaced it in a most uncomfortable location. Click to Continue Reading
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Where’s Yaz? A Message for John Thomas Dye Alumni!

by: Our Little Truffle Hunters - November 23rd, 2010   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools
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Guess what JTD alumni … John Thomas Dye is making Yaz dolls! For the first time this year JTD is making replicas of the beloved The JTD mascot! If you graduated from JTD you know how significant this is … we can all thank Coach Cote who found the starving, deserted little puppy, and brought him into the JTD family a the new mascot for the School. And let’s not forget his bff “L.A.” JTD is hoping we will buy them and take pics of our Yaz dolls to send in for the alumni website. I’m down! If we do a good job, maybe we’ll get an black lab “L.A.” version next year! See link for more info: www.jtdschool.com

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Weekly Juice: SBE is Starting a Carnival, Sean Stewart to wed, Buckley Alumni website is New & Improved

by: Our Little Truffle Hunters - November 23rd, 2010   Filed under: Bars & Clubs, L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools, Los Angeles Social Diary, New in L.A., Weekly Juice
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“The sbe Brothers Carnival”

SBE launches winter carnival in the parking lot of Industry night club on La Cienega every Sunday from 2pm to 6pm, and then moves inside the club until 10pm, starting this weekend through February :)

We are told the carnival will feature games and rides and “freaks”. The club is still open for regular hours Sunday night and the parking lot will be cleared for the rest of the week for regular parking.

“The sbe Brothers Carnival is a perfect alternative to keep our dedicated clientele entertained with a new and innovative concept.” – Costas Charalambous, Senior Vice President, sbe

Carnival games, food and Vodka snowcones will be provided! The Spazmatics, DJ Morty Coyle will perform. And for those of you who miss the old www.fuckthescene.com chat board, here is your chance to bash a promoter! sbe Brother’s Carnival is also featuring “Dunk a promoter tank”! Uh oh!

Sean Stewart to wed!! - Page 6
*(Sean is an LA Native)

Ronni Chasen Thought She Was Being Followed – HuffPost

L.A. Dodgers Owners Frank and Jamie McCourt Officially Divorced – TMZ

The Rise of the Asian Model — A Moment or a Movement? - Fashionista

For all you Buckley alum out there, the private Encino school and alma matter has re-vamped their website!

If you are pissed you had to take Latin for 16 years or never got to ring the bell … They now have a better alumni portal where you can find like-minded folk! Check it out Rashida Jones, Matthew Perry, Dory Benami, Vicki Davis, Daniel Seidner (contributor for the Truffle), Bret Easton Ellis, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie! The Buckley School

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Harvard-Westlake Homecoming 2010

by: Caroline M. Roman - October 25th, 2010   Filed under: Events & Parties, L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools, LA Scene
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LA Private School Files: Curts School Fair Los Angeles

by: Caroline M. Roman - October 10th, 2010   Filed under: DT Kids, L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools
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Cappuccino cart at Curtis school fiar

Cappuccino cart at Curtis school fair

It’s that time of year when all aspiring parents gear up for the long process of giving “face time” at the private elementary school events, such as the Curtis fair. And these are not even the parents that have children in the school. It’s a long understood situation in this town you have to start applying for your child to get into a top tier private school long before you have even have a husband (or wife).

If you watch Entourage – you know how Ari freaked when his son wasn’t admitted to a good grade school – and in LA, this is  a rawther big deal. If you don’t get into the Center, John Thomas Dye or Curtis, chances are slim you will get into  Harvard-Westlake, Marlborough, Loyola, Brentwood, or Crossroads which means you are doomed for any Ivy.

Us Weekly photo booth at Curtis school fair

The Curtis campus is very beautiful and the building names read like an academy awards roster (they will accept your money once you’ve been admitted).

Items of note at the fair:

  • Auction item for a TV set walk-on for CSI Miami
  • Photo booth where you can get your face on the cover of Us Weekly
  • A proper cappacino cart
  • Celebrity sightings:  Victoria Beckham showed up with her children. This year, Cheryl Hines and Kyle Richards (the last two made a quick get away to the Alfred E. Mann foundation gala at Barker Hanger later that night.

Rides at Curtis school fair

For those of you who missed the Curtis fair today, there are still plenty more Thanksgiving food drives and Christmas carol programs to put on the calendar.

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Weekly Juice – Arcade Fire, Seth Macfarlane, Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic party, new Fendi Boutique Opens

by: Caroline & Lauren - October 9th, 2010   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools, LA Scene, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Store Openings, Weekly Juice
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Its Wednesday and time for the Weekly Juice!! Here’s what’s happened and what’s happening in Los Angeles this week.

Sunday, October 3rd:

Fitz and the Tantrums play Soho House after playing Soho House NY and the Teen Vogue Young Hollywood party

Monday, October 4th:

Lacoste event in Beverly Hills with Theodora Richards and Cory Kennedy

Nicky Hilton (LA Native) launches jewelry line on Amazon

Tuesday, October 5th:

Darren Dzienciol’s bday with performance by LA native, Alex Schultz of Dr. Hollywood, and Cali Swag District teaching you how to Dougie

Lacoste Pink Croc Collection Party at the Bev Center

Wednesday, October 6th:

Pam Celiz’s bday celebration at Drai’s with YG singing summer hit, Toot it and Boot it

Nicole Richie (LA Native) will be signing copies of her new book “Priceless” this Wednesday, October 6th at the Barnes & Noble at The Grove! 7pm – 9pm

Thursday, October 7th:

Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Spring/Summer 2011 Trunk Show at Milk on 3rd 6PM – 7 PM

Fendi store opening at the Bev Center with host Chloe Seivgny

Arcade Fire in concert with After Party at Taylor Russell’s Hemmingway’s Lounge

Los Angeles Philharmonic Opening Night Gala

Host for Humanity and CAST team up to host awareness event for victims of human trafficking right here in Los Angeles!! Help combat this criminal industry right here in our own hometown! La Cienega Nobu 8 PM!

Elle + Express party at the Palihouse

CAA Young Hollywood party

Friday, October 8th

Maroon 5 at the Greek

Saturday, October 9th

Seth Macfarlane’s birthday party – UPDATE! Guests who came: Angie Banicki, Rembrandt Flores, Bill Maher, Brad Goreski, Brandon Davis, Caroline D’Amore, Cuba Gooding Jr., David Arquette, David Spade, David Spencer, Drew Pinsky, Ellen von Unwerth, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Jeff Beacher, Jenna Dewan, Jeremy Piven, Jerry Ferrara, John Cho, Macy Gray, Mark Salling, Michelle Marie, Nicky Hilton, Paris Hilton, Rashida Jones, Rembrandt Flores, Rose Mcgowan, Rumer Willis, Shenae Grimes, Stephen Dorff, Whitney Cummings, Winona Ryder, Kate Walsh, Molly Ringwald, Christina Milian, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Jonathan Sadowski, Nacho Figueras, etc.

Universal Nights of Horror begins at Universal Studios

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride begins at Griffith Park – public!!

Hammer Museum Gala In The Garden – UPDATE! Guests who came: Benedikt Taschen, Bettina Korek , Ed Ruscha, Eli Broad, Erika Christensen, Jane Fonda, Jenni Kayne, Kate Mulleavy, Kimberly Brooks, Leonard Nimoy,  Trina Turk, Will Ferrell

Sunday, October 10th

Curtis School Fair!

Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic hosted by Nacho Figueres and Cameron Silver – expect a scene!!

The Alfred E. Mann foundation will host a Tango gala with Placido Domingo and many more at the Santa Monica Airport in Hanger 8 – lots of well known L.A. families on the host committee – exactly what we like to see here at The Daily Truffle. I spoke to Cassandra Mann today, Co-Chairperson of Gifting and Development for the Mann Foundation and daughter of Alfred, and she tells me the event is 80% booked but there is still room if you were interested to buy a last minute table or a group of 2 or 4 seats. Interested parties can contact Doreen Streltzoff, director of ticket sales at the Foundation, at (661) 702-6749.

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride launch party at Griffith Park – privee!!

Coming up …

Official Vanessa Bruno store launch

Petite Bateau concept store in Beverly Hills – party with PS Arts

Grand Opening Event of The Redbury Hotel

UNICEF concert at the Roxy

Movember, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and LIVESTRONG 2010 launch event with an exclusive first look at the 2010 campaign featuring a unique moustache-inspired art exhibition with artist such as Gia Coppola, Sage Grazer, and Tracy Antonopouloson Wednesday, October 13th from 6-11PM at the R & R Gallery in Los Angeles.

About Movember: Movember is the world’s largest charity event raising funds for cancer affecting menspecifically prostate cancer. Each November, Movember invites men across the globe to grow moustaches (or “Mos”) while raising funds and awareness for men’s health. Please visit www.movember.com

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Crazy Bands banned in L.A. private schools! Q&A with 2 students from Laurence School in L.A.

by: Lauren Brokaw - June 16th, 2010   Filed under: DT Kids, FASHION, L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools, Lauren Brokaw blog, Trend Reports, Trend Reports (non-fashion)
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A few days ago, I was on the way home from having fro yo with the lovely Nola Singer.  My mom called me to tell me that I had to see these bracelets that my 2 nieces brought over to my house.  My mom said something like, Click to Continue Reading

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ON CAMPUS: John Thomas Dye’s All Star Tribute to Ray Michaud Event ~ May 15th at Dodger Stadium

by: Caroline - May 5th, 2010   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools
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JTD’s All Star Tribute to Ray Michaud Event is this May 15th at Dodger Stadium … lovingly dubbed “CelebRAYtion” for my former headmaster Ray Michaud who has now been in this position for 30 years.

I have already spearheaded raising money for this event with my entire class of 1988 to buy a page in the tribute book. If any of you have companies out there and an advertising budget, the tribute book would have been your best bet but a great second is their AUCTION!! Forget about attempts to market to the creme de la creme of L.A. Look no further.

The auction items are amazing and hilarious from seats at the Christmas carols, to passes to cut carpool lines, ALL ALUMNI MUST CHECK THIS OUT for a laugh and a bid! LOL!

Some of the amazing items already up that you should totally go bid on:

  1. Vegas with Ray! Six lucky people get to join Ray on a private jet to Las Vegas for a night of unforgettable fun! The group will enjoy dinner at Prime, followed by a reserved VIP table waiting after hours at the nightclub Tryst in The Wynn, and then each person will have their own private room at the famed Bellagio Hotel!
  2. On-Campus Parking: As JTD’s construction is under way next year, we’ll all be getting our exercise by walking from our cars parked deep down the hill on Chalon Road…unless you have your very own JTD parking spot on campus!  This personalized, reserved parking space will have your family’s name displayed. Buy Now Price $15,000.00
  3. Skip the Line Carpool Pass! Anyone who has ever gone to or had a child at John Dye, knows how valuebale this could be … Opening Bid$5,000.00
  4. Late Carols Program December 16, 2010: Four Front Row Seats: You really have to be in the JTD family to understand how coveted even standing room is at the later Christmas Carols program is each year. You’re lucky to get on the campus for it. And they break out the old Auntie Cathryn cider recipe. Opening Bid$750.00

Also cool are the tour of Washington DC, Dodger Stadium and LA by helicopter … See all here … or scroll down for more …

http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?vhost=johnthomasdyeschool

You can buy tickets to the event through this Saturday, May 1st online today at: www.MichaudTribute.com

HERE IS A COMPLETE LIST OF AUCTION ITEMS:

LUXURY DODGER SUITE
A private luxury suite (#227) on the first base line with twenty seats and complimentary preferred parking for ten. The suite includes: seven television monitors; theater-style eating in comfortable Herman Miller Aeron chairs; Catering by Levy Restaurants included.
Choice of: Sunday, July 25th vs. Mets Saturday, August 7th vs. Nationals Wednesday, September 22nd vs. Padres Saturday, October 2nd vs. Diamondbacks
Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $3,000 Donated by: The Beyer Family

SUPER BOWL 2011
Attend the “Granddaddy” of professional football games, the Super Bowl XLV, at the new Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Sit in two lower deck sideline seats for the game of a lifetime.
Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $4,000 Donated by: The Glazer Family

MANCHESTER UNITED EXTRAVAGANZA
This once in a lifetime package for four guests to attend a Manchester United Premier League Game in the 2010-2011 regular season includes: Five-star hotel accommodations (the Lowry) in Manchester for three nights (two rooms/night) with transportation to match and tours; Four VIP Executive Seats (business attire) with hospitality to include: Reception on arrival with four-course meal, complimentary refreshments & Pre- match speaker/entertainer, a private tour of the Carrington Training Centre (not open to the public), Old Trafford Stadium and the Manchester United Museum, a £300 Manchester United merchandise voucher for use at the Mega Store, Presentation of the VIP ‘Man of the Match’ award (subject to availability) and a $2,500 Airline Credit for use on any airline for winning bids over $10,000.
Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $ 4,000 Donated by: The Glazer Family

ULTIMATE DODGER DAY
One lucky Dodger fan and seven honored guests will have the Dodger experience of a lifetime being shepherded through the restricted areas of Dodger Stadium and the Dodger locker room. The lucky winning bidder will meet Vin Scully, stand on the field and in the dugout for batting practice before a game, announce “It’s Time for Dodger Baseball” and leave with a signed ball by Joe Torre! Package allows the top bidder’s family and friends to join him in the Dugout Club for lunch or dinner during the game as it includes eight front-row seats in the first row right above the Dodger dugout.This a day that no baseball fan will ever forget. Mutually agreed upon date in 2010.
Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $3,000 Donated by: Howard Sunken, Neal Elattrache, and the Beyer and Friedman Families

VIP TOUR OF WASHINGTON, DC
Enjoy a once in a lifetime trip to Washington, DC for four people in VIP style and see firsthand history in the making. Your trip to Washington, DC will include a VIP tour of the White House, Capitol and the Treasury. Have lunch at the member’s dining room in the Capitol. Enjoy a taping of “Meet the Press with David Gregory.” Bring your camera as you will be watching from the control room and meet with David Gregory after the show.While in DC splurge with a $200 Gift Certificate to The Palm Restaurant and spend two nights (two rooms/night) at the hottest hotel in town, the brand new “W” Hotel across the street from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Date to be mutually agreed upon with 45 to 60 day advance notice.
Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $3,000 Donated by: The Turner Family

2010 PRIUS IV
Brand-New2010 ToyotaPrius: Choiceof colors based on availability; Total M.S.R.P. of $31,166; Includes Solar Roof Package withTilt/slide Moonroof; Voice-activated Touch-screen DVD Navigation System with JBL AM/ FM/MP3 4-disc CD Changer and Eight Speakers; Integrated Backup Camera; Safety Connect Offers: Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assistance Button, and Roadside Assistance (1-Year Trial Subscription Included). (Excludes Delivery, Processing, and Handling fee, taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment.) The third-generation 2010 Toyota Prius, is the only vehicle available today to offer 50 miles per gallon in combined city/highway driving.
Value: MSRP – $31,166 Opening Bid: $29,000 Donated by: Longo Toyota and the Penske Family

VEGAS WITH RAY
Six lucky people get to join Ray on a private jet to Las Vegas for a night of unforgettable fun!The group will enjoy dinner at Prime, followed by a reservedVIP table waiting after hours at the nightclubTryst in TheWynn, and then each person will have their own private room at the famed Bellagio Hotel!
Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $4,000 Donated by: The Murray, Landis and Vacarro Families

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ON CAMPUS: Kogi BBQ Truck to hit Buckley school fair

by: Caroline - May 2nd, 2010   Filed under: DT Kids, L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools
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Before my John Dye days, I also went to Buckley. The difference mainly was uniforms and that valley swelter. May is the month for fairs so get ready LA alumni for the round ups here on The Daily Truffle – the only website that cares, appreciates or understands the finer nuances of being an LA native. First up is the Buckley fair … they have hired the Kogi BBQ Truck. “The Sweet Life” Buckley Fair will celebrate all the sweet things in life. It promises to be a day full of rides, fabulous food and prizes, non-stop entertainment, and most importantly, lots of fun enjoying living La Dolce Vita. We will have everything from an old-fashioned taffy pull and fruit stand to sweet peas for Moms. Two very close parking lots of been secured with constant shuttle service. The first parking lot will be at the end of Stansbury Avenue on the north side of Ventura Boulevard, and the second is behind Ross Dress for Less at Fashion Square Mall. Open Gym Basketball from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Disney Pavilion.

Volunteer for a short 1.5 hour shift at the Fair by clicking here. It’s fun and a great way to help the school. Donate items for the Silent Auction … Click here. Click here to find out about becoming a sponsor next year! Click here for more fair information.

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On Campus: Ashton Kutcher Becomes Assistant Football Coach at Harvard-Westlake

by: Caroline - September 18th, 2008   Filed under: LA Private Schools
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Read full article at LATimes
Kutcher came on board through a mutual friend of freshman Coach Scott Wood. He is paid a stipend like all Wolverines coaches, though Athletic Director Audrius Barzdukas said “calling it a paid position is definitely a stretch.” … Kutcher was a middle linebacker at Clear-Creek Amana High in Tiffin, Iowa, and appears a quick study of coaching terminology. Wood, the freshman coach, said Kutcher took the Wolverines’ playbook home one night and learned the entire offense. The next night, he learned the entire defense.


Stepdaughters Scout and Tallulah Willis came to watch a game.


LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA – Friday 12th September 2008. Ashton Kutcher helps coach the Harvard Westlake American football team. He was visited by two of his step daughters. Ashton was very vocal on the sidelines screaming plays to the team. They ran out convincing winners beating their opponents 14-0. Photograph: Matt Symons/James Breeden/PacificCoastNews.com

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