Our next gala will be in the Spring of 2008.

Please come back for more details.

 
  Are you looking for a way to provide a better chance for underprivileged students from across the USA that come to Edina to earn a better education? Perhaps you'd like to take in a show or improve your swing while doing so? This is your chance to dine and dance the night away for the students of the Edina A Better Chance Foundation.

Gala Program

Welcome: Emcee and Event Chair, Ted Field

Invocation: Reverend Becky Sechrist, Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, Edina

Comments: John Hovland, Mayor of Edina, MN

Keynote: Coach Ken Carter (of the 2004 film "Coach Carter" starring Samuel L. Jackson)

Live Auction: Hosted by John Barnett

Auction Items Include:

  • Condo in Vail - 3 bedroom home, 5 days, top of mountain, 5 lift tickets
  • Golf for four at Edina Country Club - 18 holes, includes carts and dinner for four
  • Time share condo in Mexico - 2 bedroom, one week stay
  • Minnesota Orchestra (2 tickets)
  • Ribnick Furs - sheered mink reversible stroller
  • Golf for one at Interlachen Country Club = 18 holes and lunch
  • Minnesota Wild - 2 tickets, Jan 14 game
  • Minnesota Vikings - 2 tickets, Nov 27 game
  • Arthur Murray Dance (2 weeks group dance lessons)
  • Mhiripiri Gallery - $125 gift certificate
  • Team Parking - $125 free off site airport parking
  • Art Holdings - $100 gift certificate
  • California Café - 6 cases wine for dinner
  • Grand Casino - overnight with $20 food coupon Mille Lacs or Hinkley
  • Minneapolis Marriott Southwest (Overnight and breakfast)
  • Haskell's - one year membership in Bacchus, MN Wine Society
  • Coastal Seafood - cooking class for one participant
  • Maynard's - brunch for four
  • Maggiano's $50 gift certificate
  • Once Upon a Crime gift certificate
  • Al Johnson gift certificate
  • Rocco Altobelli - massage

Dancing: Dance to the tunes of Fargo!

 

For tickets and to RSVP, please call Sherry Nuness at (952) 848-3101.
  Note: Up to 65% of your donation is tax deductible.