Friday September 27th Harvest Dinner to Support Crossroads Youth Art Programs

Pythian Castle Ballroom 

Corner of Washinton and 1st St

5:30 PM

Dinner Prepared by Creston's 

No Host Bar Service provided by Rustic Nail 

Tickets:  $65.00 a person limited to 120 guests

Menu:

• Bavarian Pork Tenderloin provided by John and Molly Wilson braised and marinated in an IPA  OR Portabella Mushroom (Vegetarian Option)
• German Hot Potato Salad 
• Roasted Fall Vegetables
• Garlic Butter Parmesan Rolls
• Fresh Fall Salas- Fresh Greens, Apples, Pears, Olives, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Walnuts and Creston's Honey Mustard Dressing.  
• Dessert by Friends of Crossroads

Live and Silent Auctions with Paddle Items supporting Crossroads Programs.  

Purchase your Tickets today!

Crossroads needs Live and Silent Auction Items if you would like to donate please email Ginger at ginger@crossroads-arts.org

We will be posting Auction Items to the website in the days ahead.

Live Auction Items (tentative) as of 09/17/2024

BBQ Package for Fall

• 50 lbs. of Beef donated by DeFrees Ranch (your choice of cuts) Baker City

• Cow Painting donated by Stephanie Tweit.

• Salt and Pepper Grinder, BBQ Tool set, assortment of rubs and seasonings, 2 heavy duty BBQ mitts donated by Kerry and Ginger Savage   

• Colton Family BBQ Sauce donated by Kristin and Dave Colton  

• Fresh Loaf of Sourdough Saints Bread

Birch Inspired Pythian Castle 2 Seat Chair 

• Two seat vintage Pythian Castle Seats Painted by Judith Stoffer, Crossroads Board Member

• Round Outdoor/Patio Table donated by Big Creek Builders

• Throw blanket and candle donated by Jackie’s Savory Sweets

Chicken Birdhouse

• Birdhouse made by Powder River Correctional painted by Sherri Linnemeyer

• Egg Collecting Apron handmade by Danae Simonski

• A dozen Eggs a Week for a Year donated by Jackie Wirth (Half Chicken and Half Duck)  Duck eggs are perfect for those with allergies to Chicken eggs! 

• 2 Bottles of Bird Inspired Wine donated by Katie Lamb

Lincoln City Cultural Travel Exchange

Lincoln City Cultural Center and their partners are donating a coast trip to the Harvest Dinner and in exchange Crossroads and our partners will send an Explore Baker City Package.

• Donated by Lincoln City

• A Salishan Coastal Resort golf package, with lodging 

• Gift certificates for Beachcrest Brewing 

• Gift Certificate to Shoreline Smoothies. 

• Crossroads and our partners will donate:

• Lodging: La Dolce Vita Properties will donate a two-night stay at their property near the Golf Course 

• Golf: Round of Golf and cart rental for two donated by Quail Ridge Golf Course

• Gift Certificate to Barley Brown’s  

• Gift Certificate for Wine and Cheese Tasting at the Cheese Fairy/Copper Belt Wines in Downtown Baker City. 

Mid Century Modern Birdhouse

• Birdhouse made by Powder River Correctional and painted by Amanda Carroll

• Crazy Bird Handmade Table Runner made by Terri Bell

• Baker Boys Tire donating a vintage inspired Mid Century Bar Cart

• Vintage Mid Century Modern Tumbler set with Pitcher donated by Janet Kahn

• Tanqueray Gin and Fever Tree Tonic Donated by LuAnn Cook, Board Member 

• Bourbon donated by Beth Mastel Smith, Board Member

• Sampler Box of 40 Victor Sinclair Dominican Cigars and the iconic Mid Century Modern CD of Francis Albert Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim donated by Kerry and Ginger Savage

Pearls and Produce- 3 Baskets

• 3 Identical Totes of Produce donated by Ward Ranches and friends.

• Jars of Jams, pickles donated by Jackie Wirth

• Salted Caramel Pear Honey donated by Mike and Barbara Meyer

• Spiced Peaches donated by Amanda Carroll

• A Dozen fresh eggs donated by Angela Kollis

• Produce donated by Platz Farms and Val's Veggies.

• We expect more to arrive today!

• We will auction off each produce basket and inside one of them is a golden ticket for a Pair of Pearl Earrings donated by J Tabor Jewelers. 

Rock and Roll Birdhouse

• Birdhouse made at Powder River Correctional painted by Annetta Evans, Union

• Framed Photo of Mick Jagger donated by Debbie Friedman

• Never worn T-Shirt signed by Jack Cassidy and Jorma Kaukonen, Original members of Jefferson Airplane and now Hot Tuna donated by Debbie Friedman

• New Crosley Vintage Turntable donated by Big Creek Builders

• Wall Art of Guitar donated by Big Creek Builders 

• 6 Vintage Vinyl Albums including John Prine, Judy Collins, Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens and more donated by Debbie Friedman

“Sit You’re A** Down!” Pythian Castle 2 Seat Chair

• Two seat vintage Pythian Castle Seats painted by Nancy Coffelt, Baker City

• Floating Heart Quilt Donated by Joy Cleaver in LaGrande

• Gift Certificate to Peterson’s Chocolates 

• Bottle of Willamette Vineyards Brut Champagne donated Linda Wall ($90)

Western Skies Birdhouse

• Birdhouse made by Powder River Correctional painted by Lauren Chaney, Baker City

• Custom Metal Candle Holder and Matching 5 Hook Coat Rack donated by Meyer Works

• Sheep Creek Adventure Jet Boat Trip for 2 with Hells Canyon Adventures.  

• Fallen Leaves Candle donated by Woodsy Wicks, LaGrande

 Wicked Good Time “Defying Gravity”

• A Scenic Flight over Baker City donated by Elkhorn Aviation

• 4 Tickets to see Wicked at the Elytrm Theatre in Baker City

• A Preshow Wicked Party for 4 at Janet Kahn’s Home

• $100 Gift Certificate to Latitude 45 

Silent Auction Packages (Tentative) as of 9/17/2024

Fall Into Fun in Eastern Oregon 

• “Autumn Shadows” Gary Peterson Outer 33 x 21 1/4. Donated by Mary Stiglich

• 50% off Custom Framing donated by Royal Artisan

• Glass Pumpkin Blowing Class for 2 donated by Birddog Glass in LaGrande

• BHS Fall Sports Pass donated by Baker High School 

• 2 Tickets to the Isaac Chua Piano Concert on October 19th

• Oktoberfest Candle Donated by Woodsy Wicks in LaGrande

• Tokens for Taste Of Baker on October 5th

Over the River and Through the Woods 

• Winter Shadows Giclee Print by Gary Peterson 33 x 21 ¼ donated by Mary Stiglich 

• 50% off Custom Framing donated by Royal Artisan

• 2 Night stay at Travelers Cottage in Baker City for your out-of-town guests donated by Mark and Brandi Osborn

• Emergency Roadside Kit donated By Lew Brothers/Les Schwab Tires.

• Road Trip Tote filled with 2 in 1 Checkers Travel Set and Shotgun!  The Game for Roadtrips donated by Friends of Crossroads.  

Winter Fun and Adventure

• Print of Terri Axness’s “Serenity” donated by Kathleen Chaves 

• 2 Day Ski Passes to Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort 

• More pending

Flying Away

• “Departure From Lake Katherine”  by Owen Gromme (framed) donated by Mary Stiglich 

• Pink Vintage Quilt made by volunteers at the Interpretive Center and hand quilted by Mary Jane Hackwith (quilting) Angie Baker( binding) 

• Haptim Picnic Back Pack with place setting including blanket donated by Kathy Oster

• Asasion 12 x 42 Binoculars donated by Kathy Oster 

• Sibley Birds Book

• 2 travel mugs

• Bottle of Wine   

• 2 Vintage Ceramic Swans with Dish donated by Jackie Wirth

Farmhouse Fun! 

• Beautiful watercolor done by an unknown artist (Lamok 83) was dropped off by an unknown donor.

• Ann Eriksmoen 8 x 8 Watercolor donated by Ginger Savage

• DC Apple Pie donated by Dave Colton

• Eddie Bauee Throw

• Large Pumpkin Spice Candle

• J. Crew Soft Poncho in Heather

• Pendleton Whiskey

• Mushroom DIsh Towel  Donated by Janet Kahn 

Shop Downtown Baker City This Christmas

• Cute little Metal Women Christmas Shopper that graced the counter at Barbara Jean’s every Christmas donated by Mary Stiglich

• 2 Tickets to the Cookie Crawl on Dec. 7th donated by Baker City Downtown

• 4- To Go Travel Mugs donated by Campfire Creation perfect for the whole family to enjoy the Christmas Parade

• Gift Certificates to local businesses:

1. Hearts and Petals

2. D& J Tacos

3. Ryder Bros.-

4. Kicks

5. Betty’s Books-

6. Treasure Every Stitch

7. Delicioso

8. Bearded Dog -

9. Squeaky Stirrup

10. ElErraderro

11. Main Event

12. Mat Matildas/Queen City Modern 

13. Sourdough Saints, more Pending 

Explore Art!

• Barbara Romance Abstract Painting

• French Easel donated by Garry Cassidy

• Large Floor Wooden Easel and mid-size metal tabletop Easel

• $50 Gift Certificate to buy Art Supplies from Copy, Ship in Mail 

• Gift Certificate for $100 of classes at Crossroads. 

• A set of basic oil brushes, Artist palette, set of stainless-steel palette knives, Set of Windsor Newton 6 color Oil Paints, 5 sketch books, book of paper to paint with oils donated by Friends of Crossroads.  

Baker County Field To Fork 

• “Bella” watercolor painting of Pig by Stephanie Tweit

• Gift Certificate for 4 Pork Chops donated by Heather’s Family Farm

• Sourdough bread from Sourdough Saints

• Gift Certificate to Platz Veggies

• Stock Pot donated by Jackie Wirth

• Steakholder Wine donated by Friends of Crossroads   

• Bottle of Wine donated Linda Wall

Tranquility 

• Barbara Romance Abstract painting in shades of Blue and Green

• Pinwheels and Stars quilt 72 x71 donated by Joy Cleaver LaGrande

• Mary Sue Rightmire Tea Pot

• Gift Certificate for 1- 75 minute Float donated by Baker Float Center 

• 4 Bars of Handmade Soap donated by Juniper Tree Soap/Shannon Smock

• Yoga Classes at Wild Lotus Yoga Studio

• Spa gift bag donated by Katie Lamb 

Your Mama Is A Llama

• Handmade multi-dimensional Baby Quilt donated by Pat Brougham including the kids book “Your Mama is a Llama.”

• Llama Plush Toy donated by Katie Lamb

Giraffe’s Don’t Dance 

• Handmade multi-dimensional Baby Quilt donated by Pat Brougham including the kids book  “Giraffes Don’t Dance.”

• Giraffe Plush Toy donated by Katie Lamb

Monster Baby 

• Handmade multi-dimensional Baby Quilt donated by Pat Brougham including the kids book donated by Betty’s Books. 

• Monster Plush Toy donated by Katie Lamb

Baby Shark (Doot-Doot-Do-Doot!)

• Handmade multi-dimensional Baby Quilt donated by Pat Brougham including the kids book  donated by Betty’s Books. 

• Baby Shark Plush Toy donated by Katie Lamb

Need some Help?

• Discount on attorney fees from George Guyer in Lake Oswego. 

• A $250 Discount on Accounting Services from Julie Huntington at Bingham, Bingham and Huntington Accountants.  

Shop the Lone Pine Mercantile

• Oregon Trail Travel Mug made by Campfire Creations

• “The Oregon Trail:  An American Saga” written by David Dary

• Little Liberty Youth Wooden Puzzle of Gary Ernest Smith’s original painting “Kids on the Trail”

• 2-Gary Ernest Smith 20 card pack exclusive to the Lone Pine Mercantile

• Ladies Pioneer Bonnet made by Fort Hullet in Montana 

• Oregon Trail Custom Peterson’s Chocolate Bar (Carmel Sea Salt Dark Chocolate) made by Peterson’s Chocolates. 

• Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Label Pin

• Bella’s Donated a bottle of Ruby D Tonic which is sold at the Lone Pine Mercantile

• Crossroads donated a $100 Gift Certificate to do your Christmas Shopping! 

• Signed Gary E Smith Holding Ground, Signed GES Catalog, Western Art Collector

• Crossroads Oktoberfest Travel Mug 

• Family Membership to Crossroads 

• Cascadia Book 

Ladies Day of Crafting and Pampering

• Join us for a day of light, uplifting, feel-good experiences including lunch! We’ll work with you to create the perfect day for you and your friends! Early 2025. 8 ladies max. Dates and times to be arranged with you. Donated: Terri Bell and Kathleen Chaves, Board Members 

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Class for 4 at Baker Botanicals donated by Katie Lamb   

Hip to Be Square

• Barbara Romance Square shaped and inspired modern art painting.

• Quilt (Queen/King) donated by Terri Bell with a Square Pattern. 

• Glacier 45 Gift Basket Basket in the cutest “square” metal basket: 

• Limited Edition Carroll Shelby Vodka in collectible bottle #680 of 3,000. Design reflects the beginning of Carroll’s career designing race cars

• Glacier45 / Copper Belt Brandy: aged 4.5 years. Wine Enthusiast Magazine awarded this Brandy “Best Buy and  Quality”, scoring 93 of 100  which is very rare for a Brandy. 

• Cosmopolitan Infusion 

• 4 stone Glacier 45 coasters, etchings made by Campfire Creations 

• 1 Glacier 45 pint glass, etchings by Campfire Creations

• 2 Glacier45 Koozies 

• 1 “Cheers to You” short rocks glass

• 1 bottle each of Glacier45 Citrus, Mango and Blood Orange Vodka

• 1 Glacier45 Bourbon Whiskey

• 1 mini Glacier 45 Gin and Huckleberry Vodka

Abstract Painting donated by Kathy Pennington...details forthcoming.

Stray Cat Coffee Gift Basket:  Details coming 

Autumn Inspiration  

• Harry and David Basket donated by John Rademacher. 
• This beautiful Autumn inspired quilt (Queen) was donated by Terri Bell
• A Barbara Romance Abstract painting in rich autumn colors 

Horse Poster by Richard Murray 

Borzoi Poster by Richard Murray

And More!

Paddle Items:

1. Support Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort Youth Programs with your donations going 100% to our new Oktoberfest Partner.  $25 each

2. Support Missoula Children’s Theatre Sponsor a Child to Participate for the 1 Week Theatre Camp including 2 performances. $50 each 

3. Support our Class Schedule being delivered to every mailbox in Baker County.  Purchase an ad which will run in all four class schedules in 2025.  Purchase for your business or purchase and donate to another service organization, club or church.  $225 for a year of advertising.  

4. Support Artspeak and provide paid music instructors to work with 6th Grade Bands students four mornings a week with small group band instruction at Crossroads.  $25 each 

5. Donate to our Hand to Heart Scholarship Fund which supports our Pay What You Can Program providing families with support to take classes at Crossroads. To the Donor who makes the largest gift to the Scholarship Fund they will receive a acrylic painting "Dapple Horse" completed by 17- year old Becca Craigmile of Baker City, OR which will be on display.  Becca's Story:  Becca chose to paint a Dapple horse because they have been her mom’s favorite horses since her mom was a little girl.  Now seventeen years old, Becca began her artistic journey very early in childhood. She finds painting both a stress reliever and a way to channel her energy. Her painting process is intuitive, starting with background shapes and evolving into detailed subjects. Her work, characterized by a mix of realism and a mysterious, magical quality, aims to uplift viewers.

    

Saturday September 28th Family Friendly Oktoberfest at Anthony Lakes Mtn Resort

Head to the mountains for live music, food, arts, fun, and a run! Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort hosts the family friendly second day of Oktoberfest. 

Click Here for the Latest Schedule at Anthony Lakes

 ALMR will host a 5k fun run in conjunction with the Oktoberfest Fundraiser event. The run is open to everyone. The run will start at in the Main Parking lot, travel up the summer access road to the Hoffer Lakes trailhead, then down to Hoffer Lakes, then continue on the Hoffer Lakes trail to Anthony Lake, around the eastside of the lake, past the Guard Station and back to the Main parking area. For more information please visit: https://anthonylakes.com/anthony-lakes-5k-run/

 Proceeds go to the Rebuild The Rental Shop Project. “Raising Funds to Raise Rural Skiers.”

•  Anthony Lakes 5k(ish) Run
• Live Music at the Starbottle Saloon Ft. Brushfire
• Bavarian Eats and Drink
•  Silent Auction 
•  Make your own pottery
•  Youth Arts & Crafts 
•  Season Pass Pickup 
•  Youth Bike Course