The Impact Gala: Celebrating 30 Years of Impact

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:30 pm UTC-06:00

Ron Pearson Center | West Des Moines

Waukee Community Schools Foundation
Publisher/HostWaukee Community Schools Foundation
The Impact Gala: Celebrating 30 Years of Impact
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Get ready for a night out filled with excitement and purpose!
Saturday, February 21 from 6:00-10:30 PM at the Ron Pearson Center
Enjoy an evening featuring live and silent auctions, a delicious dinner, refreshing drinks, and top-notch entertainment by Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos. You'll hear inspiring stories of how your generosity makes a direct impact through innovative programs, classroom resources, and support for students in need.
$150 General Admission | $1400 Reserved Table
The Evening
6:00 PM - Doors Open | Cocktail Hour with Hors d'Oeuvres, Wine & Whiskey Pull and Silent Auction Viewing
7:00 PM - Welcome | Impact Awards | Golden Ticket Raffle Drawing
7:30 PM - Plated Dinner Service
8:00 PM - Impact Video | Live Auction | Fund-a-Need
8:45 PM - Checkout Opens
9:00 PM - Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos | Late Night Pizza
The Menu
Cocktail Hour | Hors d'Oeuvres Display: Artisan Cheese Board - Domestic and international cheeses presented with toasted pita chips, gourmet crackers, and flatbreads
Plated Dinner | Guest choice of entree: Sauteed Chicken Breast with Tuscan Herb Sauce or Carved Honey & Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin with Bourbon Bacon Jam. Entrees include seasonal salad, parmesan encrusted baby baker potatoes, fresh vegetables, bakery fresh rolls with butter, Caribou coffee, iced tea, water and dessert (chocolate beyond reason cake & caramel apple torte).
Late Night Snack | Pizza will be available at the hors d'oeuvres table at 9pm. Grab a slice and enjoy dueling pianos entertainment by Howl at the Moon!
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Ron Pearson Center, 5820 Westown Parkway,West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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