Auction Gala
Join us on Saturday, March 15, 2025 for the Forest Ridge Auction Gala
We are so excited to welcome back to Forest Ridge Auction Gala, which brings together our community while raising money for this year's Fund-a-Need.
Bellevue Club | March 15, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.
Forest Ridge cordially invites you to our 2025 Auction Gala on March 15, 2025, hosted at the Bellevue Club. Embrace the whimsy of our Alice in Wonderland theme by donning your finest cocktail attire. The evening starts with a cocktail reception, followed by a captivating "Night in Wonderland" experience. Enjoy a delicious dinner, engage in spirited bidding on live auction items, and enjoy the company of fellow parents, faculty and staff, alumni and friends of the school. Join us for an unforgettable night of community, creativity, and celebration.
Fund-A-Need
This year’s Fund-a-Need initiative, Ignite STEAM at Forest Ridge, focuses on empowering our students with the tools and resources to thrive in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). At Forest Ridge, we are dedicated to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences that inspire creativity, innovation, and exploration. Together, we can make a lasting impact by supporting projects that bring cutting-edge technology, enhanced arts programs, and innovative learning tools into our classrooms.
Our Key Fund-a-Need Projects:
Theater/Arts
- Cyclorama upgrade for the Lee Theatre
- New curtains for the Lee Theatre
- Kiln upgrades for ceramics classes
- Art room displays and shelving
STEM
- New and updated equipment & technology for The Shop, our maker space lab
- Stream table for science classroom
- 4K drawing monitors for media classes
Your donation will directly impact every student at Forest Ridge, helping them thrive in a rapidly changing world. By supporting this initiative, you’ll help foster creativity, discovery, and innovation across disciplines—from the arts to technology and beyond.
With your generosity, we can enhance STEAM at Forest Ridge and equip our students with the skills to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Join Us As a Table or Corporate Sponsor
Want to promote your business or show your support? Consider sponsoring Forest Ridge's Auction Gala! We have general sponsorships available as well as sponsorships for signature cocktails, bid paddles, the photo booth, and more!
- Wonderland Swag Bag Sponsor - $4,500
- Drink Me Signature Cocktail Sponsor - $4,000
- Queen of Hearts Photo Booth Sponsor - $3,500
- Off With Their Bids! Bid Paddle Sponsor - $3,500
- Wonderland Dessert Bar Sponsor - $3,000
Wonderland Swag Bag Sponsor - $4,500
Drink Me Signature Cocktail Sponsor - $4,000
Queen of Hearts Photo Booth Sponsor - $3,500
Off With Their Bids! Bid Paddle Sponsor - $3,500
Wonderland Dessert Bar Sponsor - $3,000
Donate Live Auction Items
Do you have a hobby, profession, skill, or access to unique opportunities you would be willing to share with kids, families, or adults? Special dinners, weekend getaways, guided trips, and family experience are always popular donations and are a fun way to raise money for Forest Ridge. Sharing your connections to theater, music events, sporting events, dining, books, art, jewelry, and gift certificates are always helpful and appreciated.
Volunteer
The Auction Gala is truly a team effort and there are several opportunities to get involved.