SIPAT Web Site 2025-2026 - 2024 Gala Dinner

Saturday March 4, 2024

5:00pm–11:00pm

Veterans Memorial Center (203 E 14th St, Davis)

Welcome to "Havin' A Ball In the Big Easy" where the vibrant spirit of the City of New Orleans comes to life in a celebration of music, culture, and unforgettable moments. As you step into the venue, you are handed a Signature Craft Cocktail and the lively sounds of jazz fill the air, transporting you to the heart of the French Quarter. The atmosphere is electric, with the rich hues of Mardi Gras colors setting the stage for an immersive experience and a night to remember.

Guests are encouraged to dress in the spirited fashion of the city, with feathers, beads, and masks adding a touch of Mardi Gras mystique to the festivities. The dress code is a vibrant mix of bold colors and lively patterns, paying homage to the city's lively and diverse culture.

The night begins with a captivating live jazz band, bringing the soulful melodies and infectious rhythm of New Orleans to the event. Professional dancers, adorned in dazzling costumes, twirl and sway to the music, inviting guests to join in and experience the joyous energy of a true New Orleans celebration.

Delicious cocktails flow freely from the bar, featuring classic concoctions like the Hurricane and bespoke Martinis, transporting revelers to the heart of Bourbon Street. Authentic New Orleans cuisine takes center stage, with stations serving up gumbo, jambalaya, beignets, and other culinary delights that capture the essence of Louisiana's culinary heritage.

As the night unfolds, guests are invited to participate in games of chance and win big prizes or simply dance the night away, once the dinner concludes.

"Havin' a Ball in The Big Easy" promises an unforgettable experience, where the soulful rhythm of jazz, the vibrant colors of Mardi Gras, and the rich flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine come together to create a celebration that transports you to the heart of this iconic American city.

Tickets:

Purchase Tickets Here

Early Bird Ticket Price is $70 (Before Feb 17th)

Regular Ticket Price is $100 (After Feb 17th)

Sponsorship

Cesar Chavez Elementary is a Spanish immersion public school serving the Davis community and over 500 students grades kindergarten through sixth grade for more than 30 years. SIPAT, the school's parent-teacher association, plays a critical role in the continued success of our school.

On March 4, 2023 SIPAT will hold a Gala Dinner and Auction event. Funds raised will be used to support ongoing programs, services, and equipment, including library, classroom materials, cultural education workshops, school assemblies, art enrichment programs, parent education workshops, and physical education equipment. Each child at CCE will benefit from the programs this event funds.

How can you help? We are looking for sponsorship to support SIPAT and the event (which will garner tremendous community support!). Submit your sponsorship here.

Sponsorship levels:

Platinum ($500): your logo listed as an "event sponsor" in (1) half sheet of auction booklet, (2) auction slideshow, and (3) SIPAT website, Facebook page, and newsletter
Gold ($300): your logo listed as an "event sponsor" in (1) quarter sheet of auction booklet, (2) auction slideshow, and (3) SIPAT website, Facebook page, and newsletter
Silver ($200): your logo listed as an "event sponsor" in (1) business card in auction booklet, (2) auction slideshow, and (3) SIPAT website, Facebook page, and newsletter
Bronze ($100): your logo listed as an "event sponsor" in (1) name listed in auction booklet, (2) auction slideshow, and (3) SIPAT website, Facebook page, and newsletter
Sponsor a teacher ($50): you will sponsor one teacher/staff to attend the Gala/Auction event. Your logo will be listed as a "teacher sponsor" in (1) name listed in auction booklet, (2) auction slideshow, (3) SIPAT website, and (4) SIPAT Facebook page

THANK YOU for your support! 501(c)(3) ID number- 94-6174747.

To reserve your ad space in our program we request that sponsorship payment be completed and advertisement artwork be received by February 20, 2023. Send advertisement artwork to SIPATauction@gmail.com with the subject line: sponsor on the email.

Questions? Contact us.

Donations

How can you help?
Click Here to Submit a Donation
We are looking for donations from YOU, the CCE community, for shared experiences, gift certificates, or tangible items from you or your business. CCE families will love to buy them!

Here is a list of possible donation ideas:

These are some example donations from the past, and what has already been donated for this year's event:

Weekend Get-away at YOUR vacation home on your choice of date!
Weekend or Day Long Experience Packages
Event tickets
Fancy Cake/Dessert Donation for the Cake Auction (These should be wroth at least $100!)
Backyard Movie Night (with our without guest visitors by CCE staff)
$50-$100 gift certificate for delicious dinner out
Spa/Massage/Facial/Mani-Pedi Gift Certificate
Salsa or tamale making party (with guest of honor from retired or current CCE staff)
Basket of seasonal fresh produce throughout the year delivered to your door (gather friends to supply various produce)
End-of-Year party (you and friends can get together to put this on for any grade)
HIGH END Bottle of wine/Alcohol
Afternoon Paper Mache craft project
VIDEO GAME PARTY
Afternoon with horses: Learn about horses and how to care for and ride them
Murder Mystery: 25 people are invited to a dinner and a murder! (put this together with your friends)
3-month membership to local fitness club
Learn to knit! (or paint, etc) - An afternoon on AAA date hosted where kids can learn a craft and bring something home

Other donations from you or your business would be highly appreciated!

Volunteer

We can't make this special event happen without your help!
In addition to volunteers to help during the event, we are also looking for volunteers to help solicit donations, help with decorations, catalog donations, and thank our donors.
Please click here for more information.

FAQ

How do I donate? Please submit your in-kind donations (gift certificates, items, etc) here.

How do I purchase tickets? You can purchase tickets here.

I can't attend but I'd like to support the event financially. You can purchase a ticket for a teacher, submit a monetary donation, or offer an auction item donation here.

Questions? Please contact Robin Erbacher.

a big thank you to our donors and sponsors!

EVENT SPONSOR

The Fletchers Real Estate

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

TEACHER SPONSORS

For more information, contact Edgar Wong-Chen