Ties and Tennies Gala: A Fundraiser for Scholarships

Join the Champaign Parks Foundation for a fun evening of food, socializing, and entertainment at the iHotel in support of the Champaign Park District’s Scholarship Fund!

All proceeds will benefit the CPD Scholarship Fund. The Ties & Tennies Gala will feature complimentary wine and beer, plated dinner, live and silent auctions, and a Featured Speaker: Track & Field Olympic Athlete and University of Illinois Hall of Famer – Gia Lewis-Smallwood. We will also be honoring a few individuals for their support and the event will be emceed by WCIA’s Jacob Dickey!

You can dress up or come casual, but be sure to wear your brightest tie and your best sneakers to support the Champaign Park District Scholarship Program on Thursday, September 12!

5-6:30pm: Social Hour – peruse the silent auction items and mingle!
6:30pm: Dinner Service, Featured Speaker, & Presentation of Awards
Approximately 7:30pm: Live Auction & Paddle Raise
9pm: Event End

Lynn Ryle

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