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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.
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
4 Disneyland/California Adventure passes
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!
La-Z-Boy recliner donated by Ron's Furniture & Appliances
$50 gift card to Lucille's Tavolino every month for a year
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
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
"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
Two $20 gift cards to Couch Critic
Two Lunch Box Dinners by Liza Wood
Travel kit donated by Mark Clure of Edward Jones
Ten tomato starts donated by Janie Reed of Tomato Envy
Handcrafted wooden items from Siskiyou
Opportunity Center
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
Hand-thrown bowls by Bob Causey
Haircuts by Nancy Gandrau
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
Four tickets to Science Works Museum in Ashland
Irises donated by Kris Ellingson & Marsha Napier
$25 Spring Hill gift card
Three one-month passes to Stoneway Crossfit
Spa pedicure at hair-skin-nails & body by Candace
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
Petals flower arrangement
$75 gift card to Weston's Quilting & Gifts
$30 gift card to Cooper's Bar & Grill
Five-class yoga series with Amy Cooper, owner of Shasta Yoga Institute
Three 55-minute, private Pilates classes with Jen Wood, owner of White Mountain Pilates
Gift basket from Seven Suns Coffee & Cafe
Three River Slayer wading staffs from Hart's Guide Service
"Twilight," an original etching with hand-painting by Pat Satariano
Private sewing lesson by Beth Neumeyer: How to make a pot holder/trivet
Three cases of mixed wines donated by Chris Taylor of Southern Wine & Spirits of Northern California
Tracfone ZTE donated by John's Satellite/Radio Shack
Handcrafted leather and sterling silver necklace, featuring a hollow-carved bird pendant, is created and donated by Jessma Evans of Rehn Jewelry
Gift basket from Sereni-Tea
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
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
Dr. Keith Warde--$300
Wonderland Distributing Company--$100