Thank you all for your support!
On Saturday, September 28th, the Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers, Inc. held a fundraiser dinner and auction to help kick off the celebrations of the Light Station’s 150-year anniversary and it was a great success!
It was September of 1869 when work first began on the Point Arena Light Station, breaking ground for this important location on the Mendocino Coast and setting the stage for all the rich history to come. This memorable occasion was celebrated with a fundraiser dinner and silent auction at the Gualala Community Center. The community came together to celebrate 150 years of the light shining at the Point Arena Light Station and to support our mission to keep the lighthouse and grounds open to the public for many years to come. We hope to see everyone again soon for a series of celebrations in 2020 to commemorate the first tower being built in 1870!
Thanks to our supporters & donors!
Foundation Sponsors
Many thanks to these Foundation Level Sponsors ($500 or more in cash or in kind donations) that made it possible for us to put on this great celebration of our 150th Anniversary of lighting the way on the Coast!
Special thanks to Gualala Supermarket for their generous donation of soft drinks, water, wine and beer!
Special thanks to Surf Market for their generous donation of food!
Special thanks to The Crist Group for their generous Foundation Sponsor level cash donation!
Special thanks to Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers, Inc. Lifetime Members Bill & Mary Lindemann for their Foundation Sponsor level cash donation!
Dinner Supporters & Sponsors
Many thanks to Bob Shimon for volunteering his services as Grillmaster Extraordinaire!
Special thanks to The Ranch Cafe for their generous donation of appetizers!
Special thanks to Redwood Coast Fire Department for use of their barbeque!
Special thanks to Lagunitas Brewing Co. for their generous donation of 2 cases of IPA and 2 cases of Little Sumpin’ Ale for the bar!
Special thanks to Husch Vineyards for their generous donation of a case of 2017 Chardonnay for the bar!
Special thanks to Harvest Market – Fort Bragg for their generous cash donation to buy appetizers and desserts for the dinner!
Special thanks to Safeway – Fort Bragg for their cash donation to buy dessert ingredients for the dinner!
Volunteers
Many thanks to the volunteers who helped make the event a success!
Volunteer coordinator: Kitty Wolfe
Andrea Allen
Geoff & Wendy Beaty
Ann Birdsell
Pat Chaban
Laura Cover
Tim Cowman
Nik Epanchin
Norm Fast
Doug Forsell
Laura Franklin
Jon Handel
Rose Hirscher
Larry Jacobs
Ling Yen Jones
Mirka Knaster
Judith Leeper
Don McCormick
Bob Mitchell
Paul Nordstrand
Walt Rush
Jim Schock
PD Serratoni
Mark Simkins
Pauline Zamboni
PALKI Employee Volunteers
Sheila Berotti
Tom Birdsell
Elyse Chavez
Isabel Gaona
Rita Luna
Irma Martinez
Connie Sackman
Merita Whatley
Deirdre Wiley
Jeff Wyrick
Auction Sponsors
Auction item: Gift Certificate for a pedicure and foot massage from Address Beauty
Auction item: Gift Certificate good towards any purchase at Accents by the Sea in Gualala
Auction item: Gift Certificate towards Dining at the Albion River Inn Restaurant
Auction item: Gift Certificate for a Thanksgiving Turkey from the Anchor Bay Store
Auction item: 4 bottles of wine donated by Lighthouse supporters Anny & Tom Reidenbach
Auction item: 3 Gift Cards for the Arena Market & Cafe
Auction item: Gift Basket from Arena Pharmacy
Auction item: Arena Theater Membership and movie tickets package
Auction item: Gift Certificate towards purchase at ARFF Feed & Pet Supply
Auction item: B Bryan Preserve Tour & Gifts Package
Auction item: Gift Certificate for 3 days boarding plus grooming credit from Bed & Bone
Auction item: Ticket voucher for 2 tickets to the Berkeley Rep
Auction item: Custom designed door with Lighthouse image glass panel crafted by Brent Anderson Construction
Auction item: Wine from Brutocao Family Vineyards
Auction item: Gift Certificate towards a vacation rental stay with Coasting Homes
Auction item: Gift Certificate for dinner for two at Cove Azul
Auction item: Gift Certificate for a 2 night stay at the Elk Cove Inn & Spa
Auction item: Gift Certificate for a flower bouquet from Flowers by Natasha
Auction item: Embroidered cushion and ornate candelabra from Franny’s Cup & Saucer
Auction item: Wine from Gracianna Winery
Auction item: Private golf lesson with Greg Anderson, PGA
Auction item: VIP Package for Gualala Arts
Auction item: Fire starter bucket bundle and Gift Card for Gualala Building Supply
Auction item: Whale planter with orchids from Gualala Nursery
Auction item: Gift card for Gualala Union 76
Auction item: Wine from Handley Cellars
Auction item: Gift Certificate towards purchase at High Tides Compassionate Cannabis Care
Auction item: 6-month subscription to the ICO
Auction item: Book bundle from author Jeanne Jackson
Auction item: Carwash bucket from Jr’s Home & Auto Center
Auction item: Gift Certificate for a flower arrangement from Katie Pence Gardens
Auction item: Sip & Spill Package from Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Auction item: Gift Certificate for dining at the Ledford House
Auction item: Yacht cruise on the San Francisco Bay from Liisberg & Co.
Auction item: Gift Basket from Lisa’s Luscious Kitchen
Auction item: Gift Bundle from the Little Green Bean Roastery
Auction item: Wine from Lula Cellars
Auction item: Gift Certificate towards camping on any site at the Manchester Beach KOA
Auction item: Gift Certificate for 2 night stay at Mar Vista Cottages
Auction item: Gift Certificate towards dining at Mariachi’s Restaurant
Auction item: Gift Certificate for a one-year household membership with Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Auction item: Wine from Meyer Family Cellars
Auction item: Gift Certificate for carpet cleaning from Moseley Carpet Cleaning
Auction item: Wine from Navarro Vineyards
Auction item: Gift Certificate for photography session from PawPawrazzi
Auction item: Tour and Tasting at Pennyroyal Farm for 6 people
Auction item: 3 month gym membership from Physical Gym
Auction item: Gift bundle from the Pier Chowder House & Taproom
Auction item: Two hand-made decorative tiles from Point Arena Tileworks
Auction item: Gift Certificate for lodging at the Point Cabrillo Light Station
Auction item: Gift Certificate for dining at Queenie’s Roadhouse Cafe
Auction item: Gift Certificate for 2 nights lodging and happy hour for 4 people at River Rock Inn & Cottages
Auction item: Gift Certificate towards any purchase at Roots Herbal Apothecary
Auction item: Two-night farm stay from Roseman Creek Ranch
Auction item: Gift Certificate for a 2-hour beach or forest horseback ride from Ross Ranch
Auction item: Gift Certificate for Rumors All About Hair Salon
Auction item: Folding chair donated by S&B Market
Auction item: Gift Certificate package for lodging, tour and dinner from Safari West
Auction item: Gift Certificate for 18 holes w/cart for 4 from The Sea Ranch Golf Links
Auction item: 100′ locking extension cord from Sea Ranch Supply
Auction item: Architectural Tour & Tasting Gift Certificate from Soroptimist International of Mendocino-Sonoma Coast
Auction item: Gift Certificate for dinner for two at St. Orres Restaurant
Auction item: “Go Local” Gift Tote from Surf Market
Auction item: T-shirts from the Green Room
Auction item: Wine from Toulouse Winery
Auction item: Gift Basket and Gift Card for Trinks Cafe
Auction item: Gift Certificate for Two Fish Bakery
Auction item: Two Nights Lodging at Point No Point Lighthouse & 1-Year Keeper Membership in the US Lighthouse Society
Auction item: Gift Certificate and earrings from The Village Cobblery
Auction item: Cowboy Dinner for 8 under the stars at Walter Stornetta Ranch
Auction item: Wine from Yorkville Cellars
Artist donations
Glazed ceramic bowl from Beatrice Acosta
Original wood block print by Wendy Bailey
Manipulated photograph by Gary Bowers
Ceramic sushi plate and chopsticks from Brush Strokes by Andrea
Matted photograph from Scott Chieffo
Abalone art piece by Tim Cowman
Five photographs on aluminum by Nik Epanchin
Nuno-felted silk scarf from Barbara Fast
Four “Point Arena Sunset” scarves from Janet Gray
Sterling Silver pendant from Ling-Yen Designs
Glazed ceramic bowl from Brenda Phillips
Sterling silver sailboat pendant from Rush Studio
Framed photograph from Scott Sewell
Sculpture by John Stickney
Original oil painting by Ron Sackman, donated by Connie Sackman
Original oil painting by Jim Vickery
Handmade glazed bowl by Justin York