Family Fun at the Coast - Corvallis Environmental Center

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CEC Mission & Vision
Mission:
The Corvallis Environmental
Center’s mission is to educate,
engage and inspire people to
create a healthy, sustainable
community
Vision:
It’s so easy…
Just look over today’s auction
items and decide which package you
want to win—regardless of the value!
Do you want an adventure on the Coast?
Does a trip to Bend excite you?
Pick the one you want to win!
Next, buy a raffle ticket for only $50, write the
number of the prize of your choice and put your
raffle ticket in the pot.
Just before the live auction begins we will draw
the winning ticket and the winner receives the
live auction item they picked— that package will
be removed from the live auction.
*Chances are limited to 50 tickets.
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The Corvallis Environmental Center is a key player in the creation
of a sustainable community – one in which the environment, the
economy and social systems are connected in a way that meets the
needs of present generations without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs. As a result of these
efforts, the concepts of sustainability will be widely understood
and practiced by individuals and organizations, and Corvallis will
be known for its commitment to an ecologically sound future.
Guiding Principles:
• We will strive to reach a wide audience by maintaining a nonjudgmental attitude toward potential partners and program
participants.
• In designing and implementing our programs, we will pay
close attention to the economic and social needs of people
in the Corvallis area, and will ensure that our programs are
accessible to all members of the community.
• Whenever possible, we will work with other organizations
in Corvallis to foster symbiotic relationships with them in
working toward the common goal of education.
• While advocacy is an important tool in promoting sustainable
practices, it is not the mission of CEC to use this strategy as a
means of accomplishing our goals.
• Sustainability education not only advances social, scientific
and ecological literacy; it provides vision of hope, opportunity,
and a sense of place.
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Evening Schedule
CEC Board Members
2014
Yvonne Uribe-Lomnicky – President
Rick Flacco – Vice President
Mark Tarasawa – Treasurer, Finance Chair
5:00 Cocktail Hour, Live Music, Meet & Greet
Program Conversations, Board Meet & Greet
Music by the Beaver Country Hot Air Band
Cassie Miegs – Secretary
6:00
Laura Young – Development Chair
Welcome & Introduction
Yvonne Uribe-Lomnicky, CEC Board President
Tom Ekstedt – Fiscal Sponsorship Chair
Sussanne Maleki, Don Kuhns – Database
Sandy Riverman– Tabling
Golden Ticket/Pick Your Prize Drawing
Jody Einerson – Chamber of Commerce Liaison
Live Auction Items #1-7
Bill Rendall, Auctioneer
Judith Edelstein – Advisor, Earth Share Liaison
7:00
Program Directors
Dinner & Auction
Special Appeal Presentation & Paddle Raise
Carly Lettero, Jen Brown, Meika Vingelen
7:15
Dessert Dash
Live Auction Items #8-13
Bill Rendall, Auctioneer
Jen Brown – Edible Corvallis Initiative
Carly Lettero – Energize Corvallis
8:00
Closing Remarks
Checkout opens 15 minutes after the close of Live Auction
Meika Vingelen – Avery House Nature Center
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Dinner Menu
General Auction Rules
Appetizers
Guests and Volunteers must register at the registration desk and
secure a bid number. Only registered bid numbers will be honored
in the Live Auction. Values set on Auction items are estimates
only and are not guaranteed by the Auction Committee for tax
purposes or general value.
Antipasto platter,
Chicken skewers with sweet chili vinaigrette,
Fried risotto cakes with red pepper & basil drizzle,
Crispy crab won tons with mango salsa,
Salmon and asparagus en Croute,
Hummus and roasted tomato on pita
*Gluten free and vegetarian options available
Soup, Salad & Bread
Spicy Greens with Manchego, pears, pumpkin seed and
sherry shallot vinaigrette, House-baked rolls and butter
Creamy winter squash with pesto
Entrees
French-cut Orange Rosemary Roasted Chicken
with Jus, Risotto and Wilted Greens
OR
Vegetable Napoleon: Fried Polenta, Wilted Greens,
Roasted Red Pepper, Portobello Mushroom,
Eggplant, Cheese, Basil Oil and Red Pepper Sauce
Dessert
Bid for your dessert: The higher your table group
bids, the more choices you’ll have!
Dessert Dash Donors
Beth Larson
Bonnie Lorenz
Eats and Treats
Le Patisserie
Market of Choice
New Morning
Nut Cakes
Old World Deli
Pilos Mexican Bakery
Plant Based Pies
Rebecca Mann
Safeway - Philomouth
Shari’s Pies
Taylor Street Ovens
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Please pay attention to all conditions, restrictions and expiration
dates on the items and services, except where otherwise noted
by the donor. Service, tickets, certificate items, etc. must be used
within the limits set by the donor and must be scheduled at a
time that is mutually agreeable to both the donor and the winning
bidder.
Payment
Anyone bidding in the Live Auction agrees to pay the amount
of the bid if it is determined to be the successful bid. Payment
must be made to the cashiers after the closing of the Live Auction.
Successful bidders may pay by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard,
American Express or Discover. Payment in full must be made the
evening of the Auction. All sales are final and nontransferable.
Cash refunds are not available on any unused portions of gift
certificates. Check-out will be available 15 minutes after the live
auction closes.
Live Auction
By raising a bidder number, the bidder warrants that they will pay
the full purchase price if successful. A bid acknowledged by the
auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase the item. The auctioneer
will be the final judge of the successful bidder for every item
sold in the Live Auction. Purchases must be picked up by the
purchaser prior to leaving the premises at the conclusion of the
Auction.
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Live Auction Items
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California Adventure
Start planning your family vacation with this California
Adventure! See Mickey and all his friends!
Enjoy four 1-day park hopper passes to Disneyland and
California Adventure Theme Park
Eat at the Rainforest Cafe, located in Downtown Disney.
Take a trip over to the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park.
Stop in San Francisco to visit the Walt Disney Museum.
Donors:
Disneyland, Santa Ana Zoo, Walt Disney Museum,
Anonymous
Restrictions:
Disneyland, expires 9/1/2016, not valid Dec 25-31 of any year.
Santa Ana Zoo, expires 12/31/2015.
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Farm Fresh
Support the local farming community with this great
package of goodies! Included in your shopping basket is:
Four frozen whole chickens from Chintimini Farm
A framed colored pencil print of
a tomato plant in SAGE Garden
A jar of pickled peppers and a $30 gift certificate from
Gathering Together Farm
Freeze dried and dark chocolate covered
blueberries from Wilt Farms/Sunset Organics
A jar of honey and a certificate for a
free workshop from SAGE Garden
A certificate for “buy 1 night get a night free”
from Leaping Lamb Farm Stay
A year of organic seasonal farm fresh items from Midway
Farms including a fall-pumpkin, late winter-flower
bouquets, Spring-Greens and Summer-Fruits and Veggies
Donors:
Chintimini Farm, SAGE, Gathering Together Farm, Wilt
Farms, Leaping Lamb Farm Stay, Midway Farms, Debi
Friedlander, Anonymous
Restrictions:
Chintimini Farm, please schedule chicken pick up before 11/30/2014
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Romance in Portlandia
Family Fun in P-Town
Start your romance with a one night stay at the Inn at
Northrup Station located in NW Portland. This all-suite
boutique hotel features hip, modern, retro decor. Enjoy a
bottle of 3 Fools Wine while sitting on their beautiful patio.
While you’re in Portland, attend a performance at Portland
Center Stage, enjoy passes to the Lan Su Chinese Gardens,
Pittock Mansion and lunch or dinner compliments of the
Oregon Culinary Institute.
Donors:
Inn at Northrup Station, Portland Center Stage, Lan Su
Chinese Garden, Pittock Mansion and Oregon Culinary
Institute, 3 Fools Winery.
Restrictions:
Inn @ Northrup Station expires 9/1/2015, Certain restrictions may apply,
subject to availability. Theater Tickets expire 6/29/2015, Pittock Mansion
expires 08/2015, Oregon Culinary Institute does not include beverage &
gratuity.
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Discover all that Portland has to offer for families with this
amazing package!
Enjoy pizza and arcade fun at Bullwinkle’s
Family Fun Center located in Wilsonville
See Lions & Tigers at the Oregon Zoo.
Explore the Portland Children’s Museum and OMSI.
Lace up your skates at the Lloyd Center Ice Rink
and Oaks Park Skating Rink
See the Children’s Theatre’s 2015
performance of Skippy Jon Jones.
Donors:
Bullwinkle’s Family Fun Center, Oregon Zoo, Portland
Children’s Museum, Lloyd Center Ice Rink, Oaks Park,
OMSI, Oregon Children’s Theatre
Restrictions:
Bullwinkles’ expires 10/25/2015, Lloyd Center expires 10/25/2015, Oaks Park
expires 12/30/2015. Oregon Children’s Theatre valid for the Sat. Jan 17th, 2015
at 5pm performance. Must return form by Jan. 12th to receive tickets.
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Without a Paddle
Keeping the Kids Happy
This is the perfect package for those adventurous water
lovers!
You and a guest will enjoy a guided overnight canoe trip
down the Willamette River with
Laura Duncan & Dean Codo.
Your next river adventure will take you down the Tualatin
River, with a guided kayak trip for four people.
Make your way south for a jet boat ride on the Rogue River
with Jerry’s Rogue Jets.
Donors:
Laura Duncan & Dean Codo, Tualatin Riverkeepers, Jerry’s
Rogue Jets
Restrictions:
None
Keep the kids happy and busy this year with an assortment
of activities! You will receive passes to:
One week of summer camp at Avery House Nature Center
Highland Bowl
Golf City Mini Golf
A.C. Gilbert Discovery House
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Experience Music Project Museum in Seattle
Also included in this package are gift certificates to Dairy
Queen ($20) and Papa’s Pizza ($25) for some delicious fun.
Plus, enjoy 25 free DVD rentals from Redbox for your family
movie nights.
Donors:
Avery House Nature Center, Highland Bowl, Golf City,
A.C. Gilbert Discovery House, Evergreen Aviation & Space
Museum, EMP Museum, Dairy Queen, Papa’s Pizza, Red
Box Rental
Restrictions:
Highland Bowl, expires 6/30/2015. A.C. Gilbert House, expires 4/25/2015.
Evergreen Aviation Museum, expires 10/31/2015. Papa’s Pizza, expires
9/16/2015.
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A Very Special
Appeal
Over the Mountain
Founded in 1994, the Corvallis Environmental Center has
been instrumental in engaging, educating and inspiring
people and organizations to create a healthy and sustainable
community. The CEC continues to positively impact
Corvallis, Benton County and the state of Oregon through its
nature programs, community gardens and energy projects
Travel over the mountains to beautiful Bend and spend two
nights at Risa Cabin. This large log cabin sits on an acre of
treed natural landscape. Inside there is a gas ‘wood’ stove in
the cozy living room which will be nice after a day of skiing.
Also included in this package:
Two lift tickets to Mt. Bachelor
$25 gift certificate to Deschutes Brewery
A tasting & tour for up to 6 at Bendistillery
Donors:
Risa Cabin, LLC, Mt. Bachelor, Deschutes Brewery,
Bendistillery
Restrictions:
Risa Cabin Expires 10/25/2015, Not valid on holidays, subject to availability.
Bendistillery expires 09/30/2015. Mt. Bachelor not valid 12/26/2014-1/3/2015,
1/17/2015-1/18/2015 and 2/14/2015-2/15/2015, Expires 5/24/2015.
CEC programs are funded in part by program fees and
grants. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we depend
on charitable contributions from those who want to help
educated children, bring healthy, locally sourced food to our
schools, food pantries and soup kitchens, and improve the
environment within and beyond our community.
Support ANOTHER 20 YEARS!
Edible Corvallis Initiative
The Edible Corvallis Initiative mobilizes
our community to make local, fresh,
healthy produce available to all. ECI
programs include Starker Arts Garden for
Education, the Corvallis Farm to School
and Dunawi Creek Community Garden.
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Avery House Nature Center
Avery House Nature Center’s (AHNC) mission is to provide
a broad-based environmental
education program for all
ages. AHNC programs are
designed to help people
discover their connection
with nature and understand
how our local ecosystems function.
Energize Corvallis
Energize Corvallis is dedicated to
helping Corvallis become one of the
most energy efficient and climatefriendly cities in the United States.
Get Involved!
We offer many opportunities to volunteer within our
programs and the organization as a whole, including garden
work, food transport, event planning, tabling, and working
with children.
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Keepin’ It Local
Support local businesses with this package filled with
products and services! Included in this package are gift
certificates to:
Interzone Coffee ($25)
Corvallis Furniture ($100)
Gracewinds Music ($20)
Laughing Planet ($25)
McMenamins ($50)
Imagine Coffee
You also will receive kid’s moccasins locally made by
Soft Star Shoes, a set of wood coasters made in Portland,
chocolates from Burst’s Chocolate and two tickets to see
Vagabond Opera at the Majestic Theatre. Plus, a $250 credit
from Premium Efficiency toward energy efficiency work on
your home.
Donors:
Interzone Coffee, Corvallis Furniture, Gracewinds Music,
Laughing Planet, McMenamins, Soft Star Shoes, The Inkwell
Home Store, Burst’s Chocolates, Majestic Theatre, Premium
Efficiency
Restrictions:
Majestic Theatre, good only for the Nov. 7th Show.
Please contact us at info@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
for more information.
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Wine Art & Gardens
Health & Well Being
Enjoy a reserve tour and wine tasting for up to 10 guests at
Willamette Valley Vineyards. You will get a private guided
tour with one of their Winery Ambassadors, a wine tasting
and a light cheese tray to enjoy. Then take in the art of
William Shakespeare with two tickets to a performance at
the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Next, take a tour of The Oregon Garden, located in historic
Silverton. Gather inspiration to take home and implement
with a plant and gift certificate from Garland Nursery ($30).
You also get to take home a beautiful framed watercolor
of the Sage Community Garden, and a copy of Frances
Stillwell’s book ‘Oregon’s Botanical Landscape’.
Donors:
Willamette Valley Vineyard, Oregon Shakespeare Festival,
Anonymous, The Oregon Garden, Garland Nursery, Mary
Perry, Frances Stilwell
Restrictions:
Willamette Vineyard tour reservations must be made 48 hours advance, Expires
10/2015. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, valid Feb 20-May 31, 2015 and Oct.
6-Nov. 1, 2015. Oregon Gardens expires 10/25/2015.
Take care of your mind and body with this complete
package! Indulge your spirit in:
A Cranial Sacral Massage/Treatment
A JoRei Energy Work Session
Two Massages
Three Life Coach Sessions
A 30 day unlimited class pass for yoga
You will also take home a basket filled with Medicine Flower
products including Sacred Sage Mist & Massage Oil and
four pure Essential Oils; fair trade products from Allafia
including Authentic Black Soap, Coconut Body Lotion,
Africa’s Secret Skin Cream and Shea Butter Lip Balm; and
vitamins from Country Vitamins. We also didn’t forget
your four legged companion, they will receive veterinary
acupuncture from Dr. Wittstein, DVM, CVA.
Donors:
Russ Phillips, Beeara Edmonds, Live by Massage, Ken Holt,
Medicine Flower, Alaffia, Live Well Studio, Jill Soth, The Art
of Choice, Dr. Arnold Wittstein, Country Vitamins
Restrictions: None.
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OSU Beaver Fans
Family Fun at the Coast
Go Beavs! This package has everything you need to be a
true Beaver Believer!
Root for the Beavers at an OSU Mens Basketball game
Pick out some sporting goods at Big 5 Sports ($25)
Grab some pregame grub at Flat Tail Brewery ($25)
Stay for a night at the Hilton Garden Inn, Corvallis
Challenge your friends with the Beaveroply Board Game
Share a bottle of Slaptail Vodka
Enjoy a basket of OSU gear
Donors:
OSU Intercollegiate Athletics, Big 5 Sports, Flat Tail Brewery,
Hilton Garden Inn, Grass Roots Bookstore, 4 Spirits
Distillery, Lora Vitek Events, OSU University Events
Restrictions:
Men’s Basketball, reserved seats at a non-conference game in November or
December, must redeem at least 3 weeks prior to event selected.
Hilton Garden Inn, cannot be used during special event weekends i.e.: home
football games, mom’s or dad’s weekend, or in conjunction with any other offers.
Reservations must be made in advance, and rooms are subject to availability.
Expires 9/12/2015
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Take the family to the Oregon Coast for some beach time
fun! Enjoy two nights at a house nestled right on the shore
of the beautiful and pristine Road’s End Beach, located in
Lincoln City. This ocean front home features panoramic
views, which can be enjoyed from the large front yard and
deck or relaxing by the gas fireplace in the great room. Soak
in the hot tub and then drift off to sleep to the murmur of
the waves. Wake up refreshed and head to the variety of
shops, restaurants or the casino all conveniently located just
minutes from this great property. Take a day trip to Newport
to Mariner Square, home of the Oregon Undersea Gardens,
Ripley’s Believe It or Not and The Wax Works.
Donors:
Teresa Fausti and Mariner Square
Restrictions:
OceanScape, available from November to March, No Holidays.
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Romantic Beach Retreat
Head up the Oregon Coast on scenic Highway 101 to
begin your romantic adventure. A copy of Gerry Frank’s
Oregon Travel Book will help guide you on your coastal
adventure. Stop and have a picnic lunch with a picnic tote
filled with a bottle of wine and snacks from Trader Joe’s.
Journey to Cannon Beach and stay as a guest of the Inn at
Cannon Beach. While in Cannon Beach, enjoy dinner at
Mo’s Chowder House located on the beach at Tolovana
Park. The next day, continue your adventure up the coast to
Astoria; where you will be able to spend the day touring the
Columbia River Maritime Museum.
Donors:
Trader Joe’s, Lora Vitek Events, Inn at Cannon Beach, Mo’s
Chowder House Cannon Beach, Columbia River Maritime
Museum, Oregon State University Events
Restrictions:
Inn @ Cannon Beach, based on availability, valid Sunday-Thursday. Excludes
July and August, Holidays & Special Events, expires 9/05/2015. Mo’s Chowder
House, only redeemable at Cannon Beach Location, alcohol and gratuity not
included. Columbia River Museum, expires 10/31/2015.
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3 Fools Winery
4 Spirits Distillery
AC Gilbert Discovery House
Anonymous
Avery House Nature Center
Theresa Fausti
Beeara Edmonds
Bendistillery
Bi-Mart
Big 5 Sports
Burst’s Chocolates
Chintimini Farm
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Corvallis Furniture
Costco
Country Vitamins
Dairy Queen
Debi Friedlander
Deschutes Brewery
Disneyland
Dr. Arnold Wittstein
Edible Corvallis Initiative
EMP Music Museum
EvergreenAviation & Space Museum
Family Fun Center
Flat Tail Brewery
Frances Stilwell
Garland Nursery
Gathering Together Farm
Golf City Mini Golf
Gracewinds Music
Highland Bowl
Hilton Garden Inn
Imagine Coffee
Inn at Cannon Beach
Interzone Coffee
Jerry’s Rogue Jets
Jill Soth
Ken Holt
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Lauhging Planet
Leaping Lamb Farm Stay
Live By Massage
Live Well Studio
Lloyd Center Ice Rink
Lora Vitek Events
Majestic Theater
Mariner Square Newport
Mary Perry
McMenamins
Medicine Flower
Midway Farms
Mo’s Chowderhouse
Mt. Bachelor
Northrup Station Hotel
Oaks Park Skating Rink
OMSI
Oregon Children’s Theatre
Oregon Culinary Institute
Oregon Gardens
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Oregon State University
Oregon Zoo
Papa’s Pizza Parlor
Pittock Mansion
Portland Center Stage
Portland Children’s Museum
Premium Efficiency
Red Box
Risa Cabin, LLC
Russ Phillips
SAGE Garden
Santa Ana Zoo
Soft Star Shoes
The Inkwell Home Store
Trader Joe’s
Tualatin Riverkeepers
Walt Disney Museum
Willamette Valley Vineyard
Wilt Farms/Sunset Organics
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