About Our Event
About Our Event
Join us for drinks, dinner, and dancing to honor the Sample Foundation!
📍1234 Sample Drive, Longview, MI
⌚ Doors open at 5 PM
🍴 Dinner is served at 6:15 PM
🌴 Live Auction starts at 7 PM
🎟️ Raffle winner chosen at 7:30 PM
💃 Dancing starts at 7:30 PM
Buy your tickets today!
Event Details
Event Details
Join us on Saturday, November 1st, at 5:30 pm, as we celebrate our annual Tennies and Ties Gala. Grab your best pair of sneakers, family, friends, or co-workers, and come enjoy an evening out while supporting BGCNWS and our mission. The evening will consist of cocktails, appetizers, a member showcase, dinner, an auction, and much more. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today!
Saturday, November 1, 2025
5:30 p.m.
100 S Lincoln Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60010
About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs
Operating in fifteen (15) Community Schools within Districts 300, 220, and 15, along with a High School – Impact Center, BGCNWS provides after-school programming, summer programs, and athletic leagues to youth in Algonquin, Barrington, Carpentersville, Dundee, Lake in the Hills, and Palatine. Our members benefit from a variety of activities, including homework help, tutoring, nutritious meals, and enrichment programs in education and career development, character and leadership, health and life skills, sports, fitness and recreation, and the arts.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, BGCNWS is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that inspires children to achieve their full potential.
Sponsorship Info
Sponsorship Info
If you are intrested in sponsoring, please reach out to Katie Wilson at kwilson@bgcnws.org for more information!
Tennies & Ties Gala
Saturday, November 1, 2025
5:30 p.m.
100 S. Lincoln Ave., Carpentersville, IL 60110
Event Attire Details
Event Attire Details
It says it in the name! Grab your favorite pair of sneakers and head out for a good time. No need to be dressed to the nines, unless you want to be, this is a fun, casual event.
Sponsors
Sponsors
We owe a great deal to our wonderful sponsors!
*Logos are meant for educational purposes only.
Tennies & Ties Gala 2025
100 S. Lincoln Ave., Carpentersville, IL 60010
Event Special EMCEE
Special Guest Emcee Pastor Aaron
Jane is a proud supporter of the Sample Foundation and can be seen every weekday morning on XYZ News 8's Morning Show.
Our Sponsors
Thanks to our Generous Sponsors
Our fabulous sponsors have an integral role in making our Sample Event a special night to honor our mission. Thank you, sponsors!
Sample Event is proudly presented by Sponsor, Inc.
Presenting Sponsor
Dinner Sponsor
Wine Sponsor
Auction Sponsor
Centerpiece Sponsor
Need help bidding?
Feature a How to Bid Video
Bidding on our silent auction is crazy simple! Watch the video below for instructions on how to get started bidding.
Online bidding is NOW open and is available for all participants!
Want to get involved?
Start a Fundraiser Today!
Throughout the year schools, teams and individuals will be fundraising on behalf of Sample Foundation to support our crucial mission.
Ready to get involved?
Register your fundraiser using the 'Create a Campaign' button. Add a team photo and add your contact information to get started. Once approved, you'll be sent your dedicated link to start collecting donations! It's EASY & FUN, get involved today!
Donate an Auction Item
Donate an Auction Item
Have the perfect item for our silent auction? Submit the details here and our team will reach out to coordinate further details.
All donations are 100% tax-deductible.