Date | Friday, March 13

Time | A red-carpet arrival awaits you thanks to our partners at TowneBank.

• Please join us for our VIP Reception beginning at 4:30 p.m. courtesy of City Center at Oyster Point | Murphy Family Charitable Trust. Enjoy the sounds of Lily Loves Jazz, our welcome music sponsors and Riverside colleagues.

• Dinner program formally begins at 6:00 p.m. – Ballroom doors will close at 6:10 p.m. Celebrate our honorees while enjoying a decadent surf and turf meal, wine and a bubbly toast. Thank you to our Spring Blooms Sponsors, Michael’s Janitorial as well as Centerstage Sponsors, COX Business – who have helped us add special touches to our dinner and program.

Where | Newport News Marriott at City Center - 740 Town Center Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

Attire | Black tie suggested, Spring Chic. Should the weather require a coat, a complimentary coat check will be available.

Complimentary Valet Service | Strongly encouraged for all guests not staying overnight. Enjoy effortless arrival with front-door access. Drivers, please use the fountain-facing main entrance. Special thanks to our Valet Sponsor, NECC.

Gift in Gratitude – New for 2026 | Be sure to visit our photo station to capture your event portrait. Guest will leave the evening with a gorgeous photo memento courtesy of Lockwood’s Carpets & Contracting.

RemarkaBall AfterDark | 7:45 - 11:00 p.m. If you choose to continue the celebration, mix and mingle while enjoying the hottest live sporting events and music thanks to Masters Mechanical Corporation along with libations and late-night snacks courtesy of Warwick Mechanical Group. Special addition: Join our very own DJ Minnick, Nathaniel Minnick, D.O., Emergency Medicine Provider and Emergency Residency Leader.

Questions | Connect with us by e-mail - or - call 757-234-8740. On event day (Friday, March 13), please call 757-936-0960.  

WAITLIST STATUS 

We are grateful for the overwhelming response to this year’s RemarkaBall, which has now reached capacity and moved to a waitlist. 

Historically, we do see movement in the weeks leading up to the event, and we encourage interested guests to add their names.

To join the waitlist, please email us at riversidefoundation@rivhs.com. As space becomes available, our team will contact waitlisted guests in the order requests are received.

 To Make a Gift to Riverside, please click here. 

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Newport News Marriott at City Center

740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606

VIP and Founder's Society Reception

Our Founder’s Society members, along with event sponsors, are invited to join us for a special pre-function reception. The evening commences with elegant red-carpet entrances overlooking the fountains. Attendees enjoy special welcome cocktails and exquisite hors d’oeuvres. Live music sets the tone for the night, providing a sophisticated backdrop as guests mingle, reconnect, and anticipate the events to come. Back by popular demand! A special thank you to our welcome reception entertainers – Lily Loves Jazz.

 Dinner and Program

All guests gather for the main event, a beautiful meal and our formal program honoring the Provider & Citizen of the Year - followed by a special celebratory toast.

 AfterDark

The evening’s not over! Following the main event, the energy shifts into high gear with a vibrant after-party. Guests dance the night away, celebrating the success of RemarkaBall and the community it supports. Late-night bites and specialty cocktails keep the festivities going, leaving attendees with memories of a magical evening. A new addition: This year our very own Nathaniel Minnick, D.O., Emergency Medicine physician and Medical Education leader, will DJ the night away!

Attire 

Black tie suggested, Virginia Spring Chic

Should the weather require a coat, a complimentary coat check will be available. 

Complimentary Valet Service 

Our valet services are strongly encouraged for all guests not staying overnight. Enjoy easy front door access upon arrival.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Your Riverside Foundation team