ST. FINN BARR SCHOOL SPRING GALA
April 29, 2023
WHAT:
SPRING GALA 2023
WHERE:
175 Frida Kahlo Way
San Francisco, CA 94112
Archbishop Riordan High School
San Francisco, CA 94112
Archbishop Riordan High School
WHEN:
6 pm – 10 pm April 29, 2023
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER!
Join us at the Spring Gala 2023 for a memorable evening celebrating SFB’s 60th Anniversary. Sip cocktails and enjoy delicious bites with fellow parents, alumni, teachers, and staff. Take your chance at Craps, Roulette and Blackjack! Peruse our silent auction alley or add to your wine collection with our Blind Wine Grab. Document the night with pics with new and old friends at the photobooth and dance the night away to beats provided by our talented DJ Toast!
Gala MC - Joe Shasky of 95.7 THE GAME - THE MORNING ROAST
More details to come! Join us in our efforts to create a robust auction - see tabs for additional details.
Tickets will go live on March 15th!
THe details
Fund-a-Need
The 2022-2023 school year marks the 60th anniversary for St Finn Barr Catholic School. Our beloved school has evolved since 1962 to incorporate a kindergarten class and adopt new technology while maintaining top level talent in teachers and staff. It’s time to modernize our school campus, and 100% of the funds raised will go towards building maintenance and enhancements.
Auctions + Giveaways
We will have items available online and in-person for this year’s gala event! Peruse the catalog (coming soon!) at your convenience from your home and share with your extended family and friends. Thoughtfully curated baskets, artwork by SFB students and unique experiences are just a few items that will be featured! Look out for special release dates and shop often for new releases. Click on the link below for details on how you can donate an experience or product. Need ideas on what experience or product you or your network can donate? Drop the Gala Co-Chairs Wendy Venegas and Leti Klein a note.
Sponsorship + Donation Opportunities
Sponsorships and Donations are a meaningful way to support the values of the St. Finn Barr Catholic School community. Sponsorship and Donation dollars directly support our students and teachers, and feature benefits that are specially selected for the wonderful members of our community. To learn more about these opportunities for the Diamonds are Forever Gala please visit this page.
Casino FAQs
Each guest will receive $50 Funny Money (equivalent of $5) at gala entry. Funny Money can be redeemed for chips with the dealer. Play with more $$! Purchase your Funny Money at the check in table. $10 = $100 Funny Money / $50 = $500 Funny Money / $100 = $1,000 Funny Money.
Redeem Chips for giveaway tickets. $100 = 1 giveaway ticket. Choose from over 20 giveaways to enter!
Sponsors
💎 Thank you for your generous support of St Finn Barr School! 💎
Gala Committee
💎 Thank you for seeing what's possible and helping turn this event into a reality! 💎
Wendy Venegas & Leti Klein - Gala Committee Co-Chairs
*Eileen Griffith - Decorations
*Lisa Villasana - Decorations
Pam Coston - Decorations
Mary Ann Allds - Decorations
Johanna La Rocca - Decorations
Michelle Venegas - Decorations
*Lou Glab - Decorations/AV-Lighting
*Renee Espinoza - Alumni Outreach
*Cynthia Melgoza - Graphic Design
*Amber Divis - Graphic Design
*Marius Ramos - DJ
Christine Cooke - Donations/Sponsorships
Tricia Ready - Donations/Sponsorships
Elizabeth Knaus - Donations/Sponsorships
*Marilyn Nepomuceno - Development
*Megan Kimble - Principal
*Team Lead
Recommended Attire
We're recommending semi-formal attire. It's time to dust off your cocktail dresses, business suits or fanciest jeans!