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 2017 Starlight Gala!

WOW, WOW, WOWWWIEEE! Mount Shasta knows how to have FUN and raise money for our schools. We are truly grateful for all those who made it to the 21st Starlight Gala. This is a community event that is not possible without our local donors, volunteers and of course YOU! Everyone looked amazing. This year we raised over $26,000 for our local public schools!

Please scroll down to see a list of this year's donations for our Silent and Live Auctions, our fabulous desserts and our generous cash donors.

A great night for a great cause!

Photos by Mike MacAllister

Tanzanite earrings are 14k yellow gold.

Danby Contemporary Classic All Refrigerator from Solano's.

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Handcrafted wooden items created and donated by Patrick Stalder of Mt. Shasta Woodworks. This donation includes a cedar tray, walnut and maple cutting board, wood coaster set, and a crow log decoration. Be sure to check out Patrick's Esty shop and his Facebook page.

"Fire Dragon" photo created and donated by local photographer Karrie Ann Snure. This 20" x 40" frame is donated by The Gallery in Mt. Shasta.

Sterling silver, hollow-carved bird pendant, featuring a leather neck strap. It is created and donated by Jessma Evans of Rehn Jewelry.

2017 Starlight Gala Auction Items

With much thanks to our generous community for the following donation items. 

 

Stihl MS250 chainsaw, hard hat and chaps donated by A Cut Above

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4 Disneyland/California Adventure passes

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Dinner for twelve at the private estate of Shadow Valley Ranch. This multicourse meal will be prepared by Cafe Maddalena Chef Brett LaMott and served with specially selected wines. You might want to gather up a group to bid on this one-of-a-kind evening!

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La-Z-Boy recliner donated by Ron's Furniture & Appliances

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$50 gift card to Lucille's Tavolino every month for a year

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Intro to backcountry skiing/boarding from Shasta Mountain Guides including rentals and Campack backpack from The Fifth Season

 

Danby red refrigerator donated by Solano's

 

Birdhouse neighborhood handcrafted by Tom Ravizza

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Tanzanite earrings from Jon Thomas Fine Jewelry

 

 

$100 gift card to Directions

 

 

Duct-cleaning service by Ray Mac Mechanical

 

 

"Silver Moon" linocut by Chris Messer, Snow Creek Studios

 

 

Private beer-tasting party for 10 guests by award-winning local brewer Jim Rainville of ShastaRain Brewing

 

 

Four red wines from Jim & Jolene Cross’s cellar

 

 

Brooks auto bonanza (lube, oil, filter; brake inspection; one hour of shop labor) from Brooks Complete Auto Repair

 

 

One year's supply of Pepsi, donated by Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Mt. Shasta

 

 

Bone Densitometry Scan donated by Siskiyou Medical Group

 

 

Nancy Ziller portrait session

 

 

Ride along with Mt Shasta Police Department

 

 

Blown-glass vase by artist David Gentry, professor of Fine Arts at Shasta College, donated by Caryn & Jeff Crago

 

 

$500 gift card to Berryvale Grocery

 

 

2 ten-yard loads of aggregate from Sousa Ready Mix

 

 

Pet basket from Noah's Ark

 

 

Craftsman 104-piece mechanics tool kit donated by Ace Hardware

 

 

Windy Ridge gift basket

 

 

Northland ROKU package by Northland Communications

 

 

Sonicare toothbrush donated by Chris Carney, DDS

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"The Mt. Shasta Guide to Fun" by local author Robin Kohn

 

 

Hummingbird feeder and gifts from Raven Tree

 

 

Two rounds of golf at the McCloud Golf Club

 

 

Mark Stensaas book & calendar

 

 

Fishing & educational tour with CalTrout (day trip for up to four people; poles and lunch included)

 

 

Ski/snowboard day passes to the Mt. Shasta Ski Park

 

 

Studio B large gift basket

 

 

Two-hour patio boat rental for up to six people on Lake Siskiyou, donated by Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort

 

 

Art supplies and puzzles from Velvet Elephant Art Supply and Fair Trade Emporium

 

 

Belgian facial & AGE Smart Skin Kit from Jerilyn's Aesthetics

 

 

$100 gift card to Mountain Fitness

 

 

Oregon Shakespeare tickets for two

 

 

South Siskiyou Swim Team membership & more

 

 

Four oil changes at Point S Mt. Shasta

 

 

Kenneth Cole laptop case donated by Kevin Charter of Edward Jones

 

 

“Panda Enjoying the Mountain” print by Mei Drucker

 

 

Custom handmade jewelry from Ron Stone

 

 

$100 gift card to Sage Restaurant in McCloud

 

 

Yeti Cooler donated by Timberworks

 

 

Family portrait session with Karrie Ann Snure

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Two $20 gift cards to Couch Critic 

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Two Lunch Box Dinners by Liza Wood

 

 

Travel kit donated by Mark Clure of Edward Jones

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Ten tomato starts donated by Janie Reed of Tomato Envy

 

 

Handcrafted wooden items from Siskiyou

Opportunity Center

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Fun in McCloud: $20 gift card to White Mountain Cafe and a gift basket from One Heart Collective

 

 

"Mount Shasta Wildflowers" book and watercolor print by Edward Stuhl

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 Hand-thrown bowls by Bob Causey 

 

 

Haircuts by Nancy Gandrau

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Gift card for lube, oil, and filter at Bjers Auto

 

 

Two nights at RV site and a half-day of fly-fishing for two people at Friday’s RV Retreat & Fly Fishing Ranch in McCloud

 

 

Two $15 gift cards to Burger Express

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Four tickets to Science Works Museum in Ashland

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Irises donated by Kris Ellingson & Marsha Napier 

 

 

$25 Spring Hill gift card

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Three one-month passes to Stoneway Crossfit 

 

 

Spa pedicure at hair-skin-nails & body by Candace

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Two bottles of Dancing with the Stars products donated by Coalie at Lotus Salon and Spa

 

 

Music lessons with Doug York

 

 

Janette Ervin Brown's watercolor giclee print

and five note cards

 

 

$25 gift card to Dos Geckos

 

 

Handcrafted wooden items by Patrick Stalder of Mt. Shasta Woodworks. 

 

 

Two Revitalight LED treatments at Jerilyn's Aesthetics

 

 

$75 gift card with Lynn Lloyd, L.Ac.

 

 

Two mineral baths at Stewart Springs

 

 

Men's down jacket donated by McCloud Outdoor and Gear Exchange

 

 

Five virtual reality goggles

 

 

Patagonia fly-fishing pack by Ted Fay Fly Shop

 

 

2 ski/snowboard rentals from Sportsmen's Den

 

 

"Fire Dragon" photo by Karrie Ann Snure and framed by The Gallery in Mt. Shasta

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Petals flower arrangement

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$75 gift card to Weston's Quilting & Gifts

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$30 gift card to Cooper's Bar & Grill

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Five-class yoga series with Amy Cooper, owner of Shasta Yoga Institute

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Three 55-minute, private Pilates classes with Jen Wood, owner of White Mountain Pilates

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Gift basket from Seven Suns Coffee & Cafe

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Three River Slayer wading staffs from Hart's Guide Service

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"Twilight," an original etching with hand-painting by Pat Satariano

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Private sewing lesson by Beth Neumeyer: How to make a pot holder/trivet

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Three cases of mixed wines donated by Chris Taylor of Southern Wine & Spirits of Northern California

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Tracfone ZTE donated by John's Satellite/Radio Shack

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Handcrafted leather and sterling silver necklace, featuring a hollow-carved bird pendant, is created and donated by Jessma Evans of Rehn Jewelry

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Gift basket from Sereni-Tea

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Gift basket from Northbound Coffee Roasters

Beautiful bird neighborhood contains two fully functional, handcrafted birdhouses mounted on a stained manzanita bough. Comes with a 3.5-pound bag of wild bird seed and a bird feeder with squirrel guard. Houses hinge for easy cleaning. Created and donated by Tom Ravizza.

Our Fabulous Gala Desserts

Peanut Butter Cheesecake With Chocolate Ganache

What more is there to say? Who doesn’t love peanut butter and chocolate together? The ganache on this cake is truly a masterpiece.  It’s what makes this cake go from delicious to extraordinary.  This cheesecake is creamy, rich, and melts in your mouth. It is a labor of love!  

Created by Chef Ed Johnson and donated by Lily’s Restaurant

 

Southern Pecan Pie

A not-too-sweet version of this classic favorite, this pie accentuates the roasted pecans with a balanced caramel custard in a homemade crust. This decadent dessert is served in a Polish pottery pie dish, which is an added gift to the winning bidder.

Created and donated by Beverly Shannon

 

Chocolate Cake With Sour Cream Fudge Frosting

No matter what you're celebrating, this chocolate cake is perfect for all occasions. It satisfies every craving and has the most delicious icing. Made from scratch, possibly the best chocolate cake you will ever taste.

Created and donated by The Oven Bakery

 

Pecan Pie Cheesecake

If you want something decadent, this is the dessert for you. It has a Vanilla Wafer crust, a layer of pecan pie filling, followed by a smooth and creamy cheesecake, and it is topped with more pecans. Such a fantastic combination!

Created and donated by Sandi Gasho

 

Mom’s Apple Pie

Homemade by Julie Bennett and Tom O'Hara, using Catherine Bennett's delicious recipe, made famous at the Stage Door Coffeehouse.  Catherine measured everything by handfuls, not cupfuls.  Luckily, daughter Julie's hands are the same size!  Catherine made pies for every family gathering, and there were never any leftovers.  You will love this classic dessert, served with vanilla ice cream.  Yum!

Created and donated by Julie Bennett and Tom O'Hara

 

Magical Cinderella Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin cake with rum cream cheese frosting is the perfect fall dessert.

The cake is moist and filled with warm spices that enhance the flavor.

It is topped with pecans and magical gold dust. Have this cake, and your wishes will come true!

Created and donated by Lesa Michele

 

New York Cheesecake

With the right balance of sweet, this classic never goes out of style.  This cheesecake is about as good as it gets. It sits on top of a delicate sponge cake, creating a smooth and creamy taste sensation. This dessert is just screaming to be sampled.

Created and donated by Lisa Kohler

 

Three-layer German Chocolate Cake

This rich, scrumptious family recipe is made from scratch and is to die for.  It’s very chocolatey, and the coconut pecan topping is totally irresistible! Warning: each bite of this incredible cake may cause your eyes to roll back in your head. But don’t worry: this happens only from pleasure. Baked by MSEF’s newest board member!

Created and donated by Laurie Johnson

 

Autumn Carrot Cake

A rich classic that dates back to medieval times, this gorgeous carrot cake is full of delightful surprises.  It is moist and piled high with sweet flavors of cinnamon, carrots, and pineapple, then frosted with a rich blend of mascarpone, cream cheese, and crystalized ginger.  You would never guess this stunning cake is gluten free.

Created and donated by Cornerstone Café

 

Kahlua Brownies

Consider yourself warned: these deep, dark chocolate brownies are incredible, evil, and dangerous! Aside from eating these really killer Kahlua brownies, is there a better way to get your booze fix and still look like a respectable human being?

Created and donated by Juliana Carlson

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Ellie’s Rum Cake

Most folks would be willing to walk the gangplank for a taste of this rum cake. Baked by Ellie, owner of Ellie's Bakery, this cake contains so much rum you may not want to eat and drive. It even has a rum glaze. It's served with French vanilla ice cream. You'd best bid on this treasure, matey!

Created and donated by Ellie’s Espresso & Bakery

Our Cash Donors

Dignity Health, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta--$500

 

Mt. Shasta Animal Hospital--$250

 

Pautz & Company, Inc--$250

 

Carol Sadowski--$200

 

Lorie & Jack Saunders--$200

 

Shasta Training & Consulting--$100

 

Jerry Torrey--$300

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Dr. Keith Warde--$300

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Wonderland Distributing Company--$100

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