Madison, News, PICTURE FLIPPER, RSS Facebook, RSS General, RSS Twitter, Schools
 By  Michael Hansberry Published 
4:42 pm Tuesday, February 15, 2011

St. John’s biggest fundraiser underway

Gala decorators Maria Avila, Anne Tuggle, Kathy Buchheite and Tracy Boyajien make baskets at St. John for the Gala.

Relax the day away in the merry old land of Oz.

St. John the Baptist Catholic School is holding its 12th annual Benefit Gala Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Von Braun Center in the North Hall.

This year’s theme is An Evening in Oz, a setting inspired by the popular book and movie The Wizard of Oz.

The benefit gala is St. John’s largest event, with an average of 600 people attending and around $50,000 being raised every year.

“The money we raise will be used to improve the school, upgrade technology, bring in new curriculum and some money goes to athletic programs,” said Holly Griggs, gala chair. “It’s also used to continue to maintain the school and the school environment.”

The gala is an event for adults. Dinner and complementary wine and beer are included in the ticket price.

“It’s great to see support from parents and parishioners,” said Anne Tuggle, who is helping to make baskets for the auction. “The generosity of the parents and the community is unbelievable.”

There will also be a silent and live auction at the beginning and end of the gala.

The local band Juice will perform live.

Tickets are sold in pairs and are $160 per pair. They can be purchased on website or tickets at the school.

“It’s an elegant event,” Griggs said. “It’s an evening of fun, fellowship and fundraising.”

Doors open for the silent auction at 5:30 p.m. The gala is expected to conclude at 6:30 p.m.

“It’s a wonderful event and it’s for a wonderful cause,” Griggs said. “There’s nothing more important for our children and their education and we encourage everyone to come out and have fun and we’ll raise the money while we’re doing it.”

For questions or more information, e-mail BenefitGala@StJohnb.com or call 256-722-0772.

Also on The Madison Record
Rocket City Marching Invitational set for Saturday, Sept. 20 at stadium
Bob Jones High School, Madison, Madison County Record, ...
Gregg Parker 
September 17, 2025
MADISON – Bob Jones High School Bands, in collaboration with title sponsor KODA Technologies, will present the third annual Rocket City Marching Invit...
Mayor Paul Finley bids farewell, reflects on accomplishments at 2025 Madison Update
A: Main, Madison County Record, News, ...
Maria Rakoczy 
September 17, 2025
MADISON - Madison Mayor Paul Finley will be leaving the office of mayor this Nov. after sitting out the Aug. 26 election. Finley addressed the busines...
District 6 seat to be decided Tuesday in runoff election
A: Main, Madison County Record, News, ...
Maria Rakoczy 
September 17, 2025
MADISON - There is one final race to be decided from Madison’s municipal Aug. 26 election. The representative for District 6 on the Madison City Counc...
Heart of the Valley YMCA exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy, renews mission focus
A: Main, Business, Madison County Record, ...
Gregg Parker 
September 17, 2025
HUNTSVILLE – On Sept. 8, Heart of the Valley YMCA announced its successful emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This development marks a new chapter ...
MCDAB presents check to Parks and Recreation, chairperson steps down
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor, ...
Maria Rakoczy 
September 17, 2025
MADISON - After serving as the chairperson for the Madison City Disability Advocacy Board (MCDAB) for nine years, Janessa Crosswy is moving and steppi...
State lawmakers, local city leaders meet with Space Command leader to discuss transition
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor, ...
By ALEX ANGLE Alabama Daily News 
September 17, 2025
WASHINGTON — Space Command is moving quickly to bring the headquarters to Huntsville through meetings with members of the state’s congressional delega...
Best-Selling Author Jen Hatmaker to share memoir on Oct. 21
Events, Madison County Record, News, ...
Gregg Parker 
September 17, 2025
MADISON – Jean Hatmaker, “New York Times” Best-Selling Author, speaker and podcaster, will share thoughts from her memoir, “Awake,” at Blue Apple Book...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *