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Holiday Raffle 2016

Thank you for supporting Kids In The Middle
through the 2016 Holiday Raffle.

Congratulations to our winner
Diana Rothbarth!

All proceeds will benefit children’s
group and individual counseling.

 

pic-5402-5402_classic-wrigley-field-rooftop-experience-main    See the 2016 World Series Champions 

Take part in a Wrigley Field tradition going back to the first Opening Day in 1941 by watching a baseball game from a nearby rooftop. Don’t pass up your opportunity to experience a Chicago Cubs game from one of the official rooftop partners across the street from Wrigley Field! One of the most unique, fun and entertaining tickets in all of sports. A must do for any baseball fan!

Includes:

  • Wrigley Field Rooftop Bleachers and Dining Package for 2 to watch a regular season Chicago Cubs home game
  • 3-night stay in a standard guest room at your choice of the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park OR Swissotel Chicago 
  • Daily breakfast for 2
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 to Chicago, IL
  • Winspire booking & concierge service
  • Admission also includes beverages (beer, wine and soft drinks), entrees, side dishes and desserts.
Valid for the Chicago Cubs regular season games, subject to availability. Excludes Opening Day and may exclude other premium series.

pic-5014-5015_nascar-driver-for-a-day-main    NASCAR Driver For a Day

You and a friend will each get behind the wheel of a real NASCAR Sprint Cup car on a professional super speedwaytrack during two 8-minute racing sessions per driver. After a brief training session, put the pedal to the metal to see if you have what it takes to be a NASCAR driver! There is no lead car to follow, no instructor riding with you and passing is allowed! Personal racing instructors communicate with you using two-way in-helmet radio, as well as act as your spotter, coaching you during the racing sessions and helping you achieve fast speeds safely.

Includes:

  • NASCAR car racing experience for 2 people at your choice of participating locations throughout the contiguous U.S.
  • 2-night stay in a standard guest room at participating Hyatt Place hotels.
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2
  • Winspire booking & concierge service

 

pic-4080-4080_scottsdale-championship-golf-round-main   Scottsdale Dream Golf Getaway

With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Scottsdale lies in the heart of the lush Sonoran Desert. Championship golf courses stand by to challenge your skills on artful layouts that wind around mammoth boulders and towering Saguaro cacti. Local spas tap into ancient Native American healing techniques to soothe your body and soul. And a vibrant downtown tempts you with world-class shopping, fine art galleries, renowned restaurants and high-energy nightlife.

Includes:

  • 3-night stay in a standard Fairmont room at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
  • Daily breakfast for 2
  • Round of golf for 2 including greens fee, cart, and practice balls at the TPC Scottsdale Course or the Champions Course
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Phoenix, AZ
  • Winspire booking & concierge service
2017 Blackout dates (subject to change): Stadium Course: July 5 – August 3; October 2 – 18.
January through March tee times are only available Monday – Thursday. Champions Course: January 30 – February 5; September 18 – October 1; November 26 – December 2.

pic-preservation-hall    New Orleans Jazz & Dining

Enjoy a 3-night stay at this landmark luxury hotel located on Bourbon Street in the heart of the historic New Orleans French Quarter. This ideal location is within walking distance of popular New Orleans attractions including the Riverwalk, French Market, Superdome, Audubon Zoo, Aquarium, jazz clubs and fine art and gallery shopping on Royal Street. Ride a streetcar to the stunning Garden District or hop aboard the magnificent paddlewheeler. No city in North America can compete with New Orleans when it comes to culture, food, historic architecture and joie de vivre! Enjoy admission for two to Preservation Hall, the French Quarter’s internationally recognized home of Traditional New Orleans Jazz and headquarters of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. As guests of Preservation Hall, you’ll be entitled to “skip-the-line” status.Preservation Hall’s evening performances are recognized as some of the world’s last “pure musical experiences,” presenting authentic, traditional New Orleans jazz, played by the city’s finest. Enjoy a jazz brunch or 3-course dinner with wine pairing for two at Commander’s Palace Restaurant. This beloved Garden District restaurant is New Orleans at its finest. Owner Ti Martin, daughter of Ella Brennan of the famous New Orleans restaurateur family, carries on the tradition and spirit that have given Commander’s Palace its magic and charm since 1880. 

Includes:

  • 3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans
  • Admission for 2 including skip-the-line status to the Preservation Hall of Jazz
  • Jazz brunch or 3-course dinner with wine pairing for 2 at Commander’s Palace Restaurant
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to New Orleans, LA
  • Winspire booking & concierge service
Blackout dates:  Mardi Gras week and Jazz Fest week.

pic-5071-5072_new-york-amazing-long-weekend-main   A Weekend in the Big Apple 

Enjoy a 3-night (Friday-Sunday) weekend stay in a standard guest room. The New York Hilton Midtown is just moments from such famous landmarks as Radio City Music Hall, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Broadway and Times Square. Enjoy two orchestra or front mezzanine tickets to your choice of one Broadway show, subject to availability through Broadway.com. Select from: The Book of Mormon, Wicked, Jersey Boys, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Aladdin, Kinky Boots, Les Misérables, and more.  Shows subject to change. Please note, Hamilton is not available as part of this package. Enjoy a $200 gift card towards dining. Choose from a selection of the best and most iconic New York restaurants.

Includes:

  • 3-night weekend stay in a standard guest room at the New York Midtown Hotel
  • 2 tickets to ONE Broadway show of your choice
  • $200 gift towards dining at your choice of participating New York City restaurants
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to New York
  • Winspire booking & concierge service

 

sonoma    Sonoma Wine and Dine

Tucked into the forest above their Grey Palm Estate vineyard in bucolic Dry Creek Valley, Cast Wines grows and produces handmade wines using old-world techniques highlighting the very best of Sonoma County. Valette’s showcases great food, boutique wine and impeccable service, and has quickly become a Wine Country hot spot. Chef/Owner Dustin Valette, a CIA graduate and Healdsburg native, honed his craft in some of the most celebrated restaurants including Michelin-starred Aqua in San Francisco and Napa Valley’s Bouchon.

Includes:

  • Private winery tour and reserve wine tasting for 2 at Cast Wines, Geyserville
  • VIP 6-course dinner with wine pairings for 2 at Valette Restaurant, Healdsberg
  • 3-night stay in a standard guest room at Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa in Santa Rosa
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 to San Francisco or Oakland, CA
  • Winspire booking & concierge service
NOTE: Sonoma is approximately 1.5 hours north of San Francisco and Oakland.
*All trips include all room-related taxes paid for and free concierge reservation service
**First class air available upon request at winner’s expense