Grand Event Fundraiser

In short, no. This year, though, with a derby theme, we are encouraging guests to play along with derby attire—dresses, suits, hats, bow ties, etc. We will have a few hats and bow ties available for guests to borrow. So arrive early if you need to use our stash. The Derby even shares a “What to Wear,” which might get you brainstorming. If matching the theme isn’t your thing, that’s fine too. We care far more about your smiling faces than what you wear.

• 3 pm—Registration opens. Social begins with appetizers and drink tickets. Browse student and group displays and interaction, enjoy entertainment, bid on auction items & buy raffle tickets
• 4—Registration closes (⬅️new this year)
• 5:15—Scarlet auction items close for bidding
• 5:30—Gold silent auction items close. 50/50 & bucket raffles close. Bar closes.
• 6—Seated dinner begins with prayer in West Gym
• 7:15—Program begins

Use either set of atrium doors to enter. You’ll register and then head west down the hallway. This year’s event showcases both our remodeled cafeteria and the new cafeteria.

Three drink tickets for beer or wine. (Non-alcoholic drinks do not require a ticket.) 

Signature Drink:  Blackberry Bourbon Smash available for purchase $10 

Appetizers: cheese & salami skewers, hush puppies, cheese bread with hot crab dip, crudité with ranch dip.

Dinner: house salad, bourbon bacon Brussels sprouts, cherry glazed ham, BBQ brisket, potatoes au gratin, dinner rolls.

Donations to "fund-a" projects help Lakeside fund designated areas that aren't in the budget but that would benefit our students and school. Fund-a projects are chosen by the planning committee based on ideas from faculty, staff, coaches or advisors. This year’s include:

• multiprocess welder for tech ed
• equipment upgrade for the weight room
• class competition for the spirit rock
• financial aid
• OperationGo mission trips

1. “Grand Raffles”

Grand raffles are open to all, not just ticketed guests. Tickets are available for purchase in the school office during school hours in the month prior. Cash, check or credit card accepted, but no online sales are allowed for raffles. Event attendees are able to purchase grand raffle tickets until 5:30 p.m. on the night of the Event. Winning tickets drawn during the dinner program March 29. Winners need not be present.

For 2025, we have:

Grand raffle items

• $25 Mangiami Italiano Chef's Table for 6 ($650 value)
• $25 White Gold Garnet & Diamond Dangle Earrings ($450 value)
• $50 Four Milwaukee Bucks BaselineTickets (2026 Season) ($840)
• $100 Naples, FL - 7 Day Luxury Home Getaway 
• or $150 SUPER RAFFLE ticket—this combo ticket price enters the purchaser into each of the four grand raffles. It's a $50 savings.
  
  

During the silent auction and social time, we offer a traditional 50/50 "cash" raffle. Purchase 20 tickets=$25 or 75 tickets=$50. The winner receives half of the money collected and the remaining half goes to Grand Event. The winner is announced during the dinner program. This is the only portion of the evening where 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝.

For those who like to take a chance and score big on a little investment, we have 30-40 baskets, gift cards and packages available in our Bucket Raffle feature that’s displayed in a separate area from the silent auction tables. Spend $20 and get 25 tickets to drop in  “buckets” by items you hope to win. Winners will be announced during the program part of the night. Winners need not be present. 

We have secured over 30 bottles of bourbon & whiskey, with values that range from $45 to $300. With your $75 donation, you’ll “pull” a number that corresponds to a bottle. At the end of the evening when you pick up your winnings, you’ll learn what bottle you won. Winners of the top 3 most valuable bottles will be announced during the live program.

This year, our wine pull is a choice. You can either pay $25 for a ring toss and get what you get or pay $35 to choose your wine. At the end of the evening, you’ll pick up your winnings.

During the social hour, you’ll be encouraged to buy a string of beads for our Heads & Tails game. With the $10 buy-in, you’ll play heads or tails after dinner.  Place your hands on your head or “tail.” The emcees flip a coin. If it matches your guess, you remain in the game for the next round. Once you are out, you are out. No buy-back-in available. It will continue until there is one winner. The winner receives $100.

Part of the after-dinner program includes a “paddle raise.” The emcees and auctioneer will encourage you to raise your paddle—that is, the back cover of your catalog that has your bidder number. This year, money raised goes to financial aid. Auction workers will acknowledge and record bidders who raise their catalog. Donation amounts start at $1,000 and work to $500, $250, $100, $50. ANY and EVERY gift is appreciated.