Please join us for a light dinner, sun-baked desserts, and the music of the Sacramento City College World Music Ensemble. There will be a silent auction featuring beautiful and hand-crafted items from Kenya, South America, and our very own California! Please see the attached photo gallery below to view items that will be available during the silent auction.
Robert W. Christopherson is our guest speaker. Mr. Christopherson is a renowned speaker on the environment and the future of solar energy. He joined the American River College faculty in 1970, where he founded the geography program. From 1970 to 1999 he taught such courses as physical and cultural geography, weather and climate, humans and the environment, and humans in the urban environment. Mr. Christopherson is currently Professor Emeritus.
Auction items
Minimum Bid: $10.00. This is a beautiful green, red, black, and yellow Kikoi from Kenya. Kikoi is a Traditional African garment made from 100% cotton. Kikoi was first introduced in Kenya many centuries ago by the people from the Coastal region to be worn as a loose wraparound garment and has since remained a proud piece of Kenyan attire. It is normally hand knotted at the edges/ end to make it look beautiful. Kikoi comes in vibrant colors, fits all sizes, and are ideal for all at any time, anywhere. Kikoi gets better and better with washing and wearing.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. This is a beautiful multi-colored Kikoi from Kenya. Kikoi is a Traditional African garment made from 100% cotton. Kikoi was first introduced in Kenya many centuries ago by the people from the Coastal region to be worn as a loose wraparound garment and has since remained a proud piece of Kenyan attire. It is normally hand knotted at the edges/ end to make it look beautiful. Kikoi comes in vibrant colors, fits all sizes, and are ideal for all at any time, anywhere. Kikoi gets better and better with washing and wearing.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. This is a beautiful deep rose and multi-colored Kikoi from Kenya. Kikoi is a Traditional African garment made from 100% cotton. Kikoi was first introduced in Kenya many centuries ago by the people from the Coastal region to be worn as a loose wraparound garment and has since remained a proud piece of Kenyan attire. It is normally hand knotted at the edges/ end to make it look beautiful. Kikoi comes in vibrant colors, fits all sizes, and are ideal for all at any time, anywhere. Kikoi gets better and better with washing and wearing.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. This is a beautiful gold, brown, and white patterned Kikoi from Kenya. Kikoi is a Traditional African garment made from 100% cotton. Kikoi was first introduced in Kenya many centuries ago by the people from the Coastal region to be worn as a loose wraparound garment and has since remained a proud piece of Kenyan attire. It is normally hand knotted at the edges/ end to make it look beautiful. Kikoi comes in vibrant colors, fits all sizes, and are ideal for all at any time, anywhere. Kikoi gets better and better with washing and wearing.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. This gorgeous painted dish set is from South America. The base plate is painted with a traditional image that is reflected on each piece. It would make a durable, smooth, and colorful addition to any table.
Minimum Bid: $15.00. This dyed and painted cloth is a beautiful and colorful decoration for any room. It was made in Kenya and brightly represents Kenyan life.
Minimum Bid: $15.00. This dyed and painted cloth is a beautiful and colorful decoration for any room. It was made in Kenya and brightly represents Kenyan life.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. These two beautiful hard hangings show a Kenyan man and woman in traditional dress. They are made of wood, cloth, and other materials.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. This sturdy and structured bag has leather straps and beautiful details made out of beads and other decorative materials.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. This high-quality decorated bag has a long shoulder strap and intricate details along its front and strap.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. The beads on this long necklace and pair of earrings are made from recycled magazines. Made by women in Kenya.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. The beads on this long necklace and pair of earrings are made from recycled magazines. Made by women in Kenya.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. The beads on this long necklace and pair of earrings are made from recycled magazines. Made by women in Kenya.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. The beads on this long necklace and pair of earrings are made from recycled magazines. Made by women in Kenya.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. This beaded bowl was crafted by needy widows in Dol Dol, Kenya, and showcases the beauty and intricacy of Massai beadwork.8 inch diameter.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. Chunky yet light, these Kenyan wooden earrings are hand carved and painted.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. Also from Kenya, these light and unique stone earrings are smooth and polished.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. This small stone Kenyan bowl is smooth, bright, and solid.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. Let’s Sing Together is a colorful and fun songbook written by Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) and illustrated by Terry Widener This copy is autographed by the author and includes a 12 song CD performed by Peter Yarrow and Bethany Yarrow.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. Day is Done is a colorful and heart-warming children’s book written by Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) and includes the author’s autograph with an inscription reading “To a special friend of Solar Cookers.” It is illustrated by Melissa Sweet (Caldecott Honor winner) also includes a three-song CD recorded by Peter Yarrow with Bethany Yarrow.
Minimum Bid: $30.00. Two bottles of Shady Lady wine.
Minimum Bid: $75.00. Three bottles of 2008 Bella wine from Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves in Healdsburg, California. Two are Alexander Valley Zinfandel, and one is Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. This sturdy and structured bag has leather straps and beautiful details made out of beads and other decorative materials.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. This hand-woven bowl from Kenya has a beautiful pattern both on the inside and out. 12 by 9 inches.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. This woven bowl was handmade in Kenya. 12 inch diameter.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. This brightly designed woven bowl was handmade in Kenya. 12 inch diameter.
Minimum Bid: $15.00. This sweater is by Betsy Bradshaw (JB Buffalo Coats & Sweaters). The blue in the sweater is made from recycled soda bottles. It is soft and comfortable.
Minimum Bid: $15.00. This soft and unique wrap is made with wine dyed rough silk, by Betsy Bradshaw (JB Buffalo Coats & Sweaters).
Minimum Bid: $5.00. This bright beaded key chain from Kenya is a colorful and cultural addition to any key!
Minimum Bid: $5.00. This bright beaded key chain from Kenya is a colorful and cultural addition to any key!
Minimum Bid: $5.00. This bright beaded key chain from Kenya is a colorful and cultural addition to any key!
Minimum Bid: $10.00. This small stone box is from Kenya and is decorated with paintings of traditional warriors. 3 by 4 inches.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. These richly decorated bowls showcase some of Kenya’s most majestic wildlife.
Minimum Bid: $10.00. This small stone bowl from Kenya shows an elephant and an acacia tree. 4 inch diameter.
Minimum Bid: $15.00. This bright and colorful hand-decorated stone bowl will give you a taste of Kenyan design. 6 inch diameter.
Minimum Bid: $15.00. This set of six smoothly carved stone coasters comes with an equally beautiful stone holder featuring a giraffe.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. This size Large tye-dyed t-shirt is made by Tye Dye Everything and is unique and colorful. Arlene Falcon and her crew have been making and selling tye dye clothing since 1989 all over the world. Each garment is still individually folded and dyed to produce unique and colorful clothing for your wearing and visual pleasure. We are inspired by expressing the joy of color through each piece of clothing we dye! Enjoy the colors as a celebration of life (and the sun)! 100% Cotton.
Minimum Bid: $20.00. This size XL tye-dyed T-shirt is made by Tye Dye Everything and is unique and colorful. Arlene Falcon and her crew have been making and selling tye dye clothing since 1989 all over the world. Each garment is still individually folded and dyed to produce unique and colorful clothing for your wearing and visual pleasure. We are inspired by expressing the joy of color through each piece of clothing we dye! Enjoy the colors as a celebration of life (and the sun)! 100% Cotton.
Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Make a donation any time on Solar Cooker International's donations page.
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank and recognize the following individuals and organizations:
Shine On! 2010 Sponsors
Kirk Hamilton, Prescription 2000, Inc., Linda and Gerald Hayward, Jim and Virginia Moose, Time Tested Books, SMUD, Bob and Mary Beth Metcalf, Roger Dickinson, Bob Dreizler, Frank Husson
Shine On! 2010 Friends
Anne Rudin, Heather Fargo, Illa Collin, Muriel Johnson, Steve Cohn, Sandy Sheedy, Dave Jones, Lynn Robie, Robert King Fong, Lauren Hammond, Art Luna, Luna's Cafe, Roys Premium BBQ
Shine On! 2010 Committee
Gary Hursh, Virginia Moose, Don Coan, Barbara Jodry, Linda Hayward, Rene Hamlin, Sierra Scott, Alta Tura, Marijani Fourie, Jayson Lardizabal
Silent auction items donated by: Linda Hayward, Windwalker Winery, JB Buffalo Coats & Sweaters, Sharon Cousins, and Tye-Dye Everything.
Please be our guest at Solar Cookers International's 11th annual "Shine On!"
