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Party Book 2018/2019
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Party Book
ATF - English Sporting Clays

Host: Shannon O'Shaughnessy & Matt Schieferly

Date: May 11, 2019 (Saturday)

Location: Wing & Barrel Shooting Club in Sonoma

Time: 9am-2pm

Notes: Instructions, guns, and shells provided. All skill levels welcomed!

Join us for the 5th annual Blue Oak School day of sporting clays at Wing & Barrel Ranch. Enjoy friendly competition of shooting targets and a farm‐totable style lunch on the back patio. Then taste Shannon & Matt’s own wine, Aileron. Lunch is followed by a small awards ceremony, cigars and stories of our adventures from the day.

 

*We are saddened by the epidemic of gun violence in America. The idea behind this even is to experience safe and appropriate use of sporting arms, and to educate and introduce a wide audience to the sport. 

Dine with Charla & Dan Schwartz

Host: Charla & Dan Schwartz

Date: February 23, 2019 (Saturday)

Location: The Schwartz Residence, Napa

Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Back by popular demand, join Charla and Dan for an intimate dinner at their home. There will be great food, drinks, and conversation to be had for all. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

Vodka Infusion & Tasting

Host: Kristen & George Minardos

Date: May 17, 2019 (Friday)

Location: The Minardos Residence, Napa

Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Do you have the skills to be a great Mixologist? Come and enjoy a variety of infused vodkas made by you. Everyone will receive two bottles of vodka that they will infuse and bring to the party. Have fun and get creative as you infuse your vodka for tasting. May the best Mixologist win! Small bites will be served.

Poker Night - May the Odds Ever Be in Your Favor

Host: Chris Wendel

Date: February 7, 2019 (Thursday)

Location: The Wendel Residence, Napa

Time: 5:30 PM (6:00 PM cards drop)

Cost Per Person: $1000 ‐ additional re‐buys for $500 at event

Win a spot through this tournament to be the Napa representative for the Main Event at the Rio in Las Vegas. While the prize is serious at $10,000, this is a fun game for the benefit of Blue Oak School. In terms of potential qualifying tournaments, this event represents the best odds to win entry to Vegas! Beverages and bites will be provided to inspire you to win! For all players not making it to the final table, there will be other entertainment to round out the evening! Good Luck!

Taste of Spain

Host: Kimberly Aragon & John Miller

Date: April 27, 2019 (Saturday)

Location: Kimberly & John’s Residence, Napa

Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Feel like you’ve traveled to Spain without leaving Napa. You’ll taste the wine from the various regions, accompanied by a menu of traditional tapas and hosted by a Spanish Wine Importer. You’ll also enjoy a live performance of classical guitar music from Spain. At this party, you’ll hear and taste the best of Spain!

Mescal Madness

Host: Debra Grassgreen & Karl Knight

Date: March 9, 2019 (Saturday)

Location: Gran Electrica, Napa

Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Have you always wanted to learn about Mescal and Tequila? Or do you want to brush up on your current knowledge? Look no further than this Agave paired dinner party. Join us and a Tequila expert from Gran Electrica as we guide you through an evening of great food and drinks. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become a Mescal & Tequila aficionado!

There's No Place Like Om, Wellness in the Vineyards

Host: Alicia Deem & Irene Byrne

Date: May 19, 2019 (Sunday)

Location: Vine Hill Ranch, Yountville

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Spend a glorious Sunday de‐stressing on a beautiful vineyard property as you explore the benefits of Yin Yoga and Pilates. Top it off with a delicious sushi lunch from Eiko’s, paired with Buccella Sauvignon Blanc. You’ll come away relaxed and rejuvenated. Om Shanti!

White Party Evening

Host: Trisha & Andy Florsheim and Oscar & Denise Renteria

Date: April 26, 2019 (Friday)

Location: Renteria 260 Vineyard, Napa

Time: 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Enjoy this special White Party Evening cocktail event featuring oysters, champagne, heavy appetizers, specialty cocktails and tequila tasting. Enjoy the summer night with a DJ and dancing. You definitely don’t want to miss this party! Bar provided by Goose & Gander.

Cycle with a Pro - Andrew Talansky, May 5, 2019

Host: Lisa & Mark Strode

Date:  Sunday, May 5, 2019

Location: The Strode Residence, Napa

Time: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Start this epic day with coffee, pastries and sharing stories with Andrew Talansky, and our other surprise special guests (to be announced). Next you will head out on a fullysupported, classic Napa Valley route where we will experience what it’s truly like to ride like a pro. On our return, we will sit down for a family‐style feast, fellowship and recounting the day.

Andrew Talansky is an American professional triathlete and former professional cyclist. Between 2011 and 2017, he competed for Garmin–Cervélo on the UCI World Tour. Below are just a small sample of his accolades. Andrew currently competes as a professional triathlete and lives locally in Napa with his wife Kate and their own young rider, Bodie.

  • 1st ‐ 2012 Tour de l’Ain
  • 2nd ‐ 2012 Tour de Romandie, including Best Young Rider classification
  • 7th ‐ 2012 Vuelta a Espana
  • 2nd ‐ 2013 Paris‐Nice and Best Young Rider classification
  • 1st ‐ 2014 Criterium du Dauphine
  • 1st ‐ 2015 US National Road Time Trial Champion
  • Four time Tour De France Rider, including a 10th Overall in the General Classification
Cigars & Whiskey Tasting

Host: Kristen & George Minardos

Date: January 25, 2019 (Friday)

Location: Sidestreet Lounge, Napa

Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Looking for a guys night out? Join other dads as you relax and unwind while enjoying a night of cigars, whiskey and great conversation. A perfect end to your busy week! Small bites will be served.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this Party Book a success, both by donating parties and buying spots to attend. This was a new idea for Blue Oak School and we hope you have fun attending these parties and making new friends. There ave been many questions about what party Book is and we hope after this event, it will make sense and we can make it event bigger next year. Please enjoy yourselves as you attend these amazing parties and as we continue to grow the Blue Oak School community that is so special.