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Bid now to attend over 19 premium events! Auction ends Sunday, July 12 at 9pm. This is Center for Spiritual Living Second Annual Gourmets for God online silent auction - all events include a meal and the event.

Online silent auction for 19 premium events: from blackjack to bunco, making handmade cards to an intention painting, or learning tai chi!

We have 19 imaginative and fun events that we are auctioning off spaces to. You must check them out!! This is Center for Spiritual Living Second Annual Gourmets for God online silent auction – all events include a meal and the event. Bidding ends at July 12th, at 9pm.

Enjoy perusing the 19 fun offerings at www.cslpeninsula.org/gourmetsforgod- which has all the details, including location of events (Burlingame to San Jose, San Mateo to Moss Beach), dates, and bidding instructions.

Choose from an exotic evening of Bali culture and fare; a sacred Labyrinth walk; I Ching Drumming, Bunco night, Blackjack competition, a Fabulous house concert, making homemade greeting cards, creating a painting of your intention. Bids start at $10 or $15 for a space to the event and go up from there.

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All events and bids support the Center for Spiritual Living Peninsula. Thank you for your support!

Here is a Quick List of all the offerings for you to consider:

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7/16-San Jose, Lovely in Lavender
Ahhhh. Relax with a Lavender infused martini and learn how Lavender oil and other essential oils can bring calm to your life. Create and take home infused bath salts and a bottle of lavender essential oil.

7/18-Redwood City, Fancy French Breakfast
This lovely “Brunch with Julia” is like a leisurely mini-trip to France, including freshly baked croissants! Speaking French is optional.

7/18-San Jose, A Magical Evening in Bali
After chanting amongst the Hindu statues and Spirit Houses, slip further into the culture by sipping traditional herbal tea, listening to soothing music, and dining on exotic Balinese fare, Coconut Chicken Soup & Nasi Goreng. Wine & laughter flow freely.

7/25-Redwood City Hot Tub and Henna
Bring your swimsuit & towel to enjoy a dip in a luxurious large hot tub followed by a delicious dinner. Once you are dry, have your hand or foot blessed with unique spiritual artwork and a prayer. A heavenly time!

8/1 Burlingame High Tea & Thee
This relaxed take on British High Tea offers bits of history, facts and trivia. Dine on lovely traditional petite delicacies, including savory finger sandwiches, scones and Devon cream, and sweets. Choose from a variety of teas kept warm in their cozies.

8/15 Redwood City Labyrinth and Lasagna
Join in this ritual initiation of a new labyrinth, making it a special sacred space. Meditate as you walk the Labyrinth. Celebrate the occasion with a Feast of lasagna – truly, a Divine experience!

8/21 Belmont Hollywood Game Night *** I Love a Charade
While we sip cocktails and nibble hors d’oeuvres we will form our Teams and write our ideas for Charades. Following a magnificent gourmet dinner, the hilarity will begin – “sounds like” a great time!

8/22 San Mateo A Wanton Won Ton Affair
A delicious afternoon of hands-on and mouth-full adventure learning to make these little Asian dumplings – including the secret folding and boiling methods. Make ’em, eat ’em, freeze ’em to go. Yum!

9/5 Moss Beach Organic Sunset Soiree with Ocean View
Expect a lively and informative eating experience as you dine on dishes of organic, vegan and raw foods. Share recipes and stories, and find support in incorporating more healthy foods in your diet. Savor the food and behold the sunset. Beautiful!

9/12 San Jose Crafting Beautiful Handmade Greeting Cards
Give your greeting cards a truly personal touch by making them yourself. Learn the essentials to get your creative juices flowing and craft lovely cards! There will be tasty tea sandwiches.

9/19 San Mateo Two Pat K’s Cookie Baking Party
Bring your measure, mix and stir abilities as we mix up dough for Ranger Cookies and Potato Chip Cookies. Baking, and a few tips for making the best cookies ever! Light lunch along with talk of travels, dreams and our favorite things.

9/26 Redwood City Garden in a container
See how to save water and space by having a garden in containers. Learn which are the “un-thirsty” plants. Raffle for one arranged container of plants. Will you be the winner?

9/27 San Jose Edibles and Audibles
Enjoy an afternoon cocktail while listening to original music by singer-songwriter, Deanna Grenier-Mullins. Her music “heals, inspires and reminds us of our interconnectedness.” Then enjoy a delightful meal prepared by a professional food wizard, along with her tips and tricks on creating healthy delicious meals.

10/3 CSL Peninsula, Redwood City Bunco, Brownies and Bubbly
Bunco is a progressive game of dice, luck & prizes, which was introduced in San Francisco during the Gold Rush. A great way to connect with friends (old and new) for a home cooked meal or hearty snacks, laughter and FUN! Bunco = a good time!

10/17 Redwood City Heart Moves & Hummus
Enjoy hummus and energetic alignment! Experience the power of ancient drum beat rhythms that awaken your personal heart. We will connect with the drumming patterns of the 8 elements of the I Ching to bring you into alignment with your heart’s desires.

10/17 San Jose Yiddish Food for the Soul
Discover non-kosher Jewish dining at its best – yummy & delightful. Your company makes this a great time!

10/24 San Jose Some like it HOT Blackjack Party
An exciting evening of Authentic New Mexico cuisine (mild to HOT!) combined with a Vegas-style blackjack tournament (using play money) on regulation size blackjack table. Feeling lucky? Prizes for winners, and fun for everyone!

11/7 North of San Jose Tai Chi, Tea & Tarot
Fill your body, mind and spirit with a Tai Chi lesson requiring no previous skills or abilities . . . readings from your choice of 2 Tarot decks . . . tasty snacks with special tea blends . . . in the great outdoors!

11/8 Redwood City Paint, Pinot and Chocolate
Your project, “The Art of Intention” – is your art, your intention. You will create wonderfully free canvas paintings that give voice to your intentions and encourage the call of your heart. You don’t have to be an “artist”, just willing to create from the heart.

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