Get ready for a night to remember — our annual fundraising evening is back! We are thrilled to invite you to a cozy night celebrating and supporting Hood River New School. Whether you are an alumni family, current parent, or a friend of the school, you belong!
Dust off your favorite flannel and join us starting at 7:00 PM as The Honey Jays set the mood.
Elements of the Evening
7:00 PM | Welcome & Cocktail Hour Check in to pick up your bidder number, grab a drink, and enjoy live music from The Honey Jays. Spend the hour mingling, placing your silent auction bids, and purchasing entries for our Heads & Tails raffle game.
Program, Giving & Refreshments Enjoy a continuous spread of elevated comfort food in a vibrant, casual setup without formal seated dining. During the band’s intermission, join us for brief speeches, our Heads & Tails raffle, and the opening of our Giving Wall, a chance to directly support our school by purchasing items ranging from essential supplies to student scholarships.
Music & Surprises The Honey Jays take the stage once more to turn up the energy! Keep an eye out for a few fun surprises as the night unfolds.
❋ Tickets:Tickets $15 in advance, or $20 at the door.
Ticket includes event entry, full dinner, drinks (beer, wine, signature Fizz), and live music.
❋ Entertainment.🎸 Live Music from the incredible HONEY JAYS
❋ Time and Location:Nov 6, 2026, 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Hood River New School
220 Clearwater Lane, Hood River, OR
❋ Dinner and DrinksPNW-inspired, elevated comfort food meets a vibrant sparkling fizz bar. Crafted by local chefs John Helleberg and Jon Moch, our dinner menu features allergen-conscious options including delicious gluten-free, vegetarian, and satisfying carnivore dishes.
❋ Event Information Friday, Nov. 6 at the New School. Doors at 7:00 PM. Adults 21-and over only.
Indoor & Outdoor event.
❋ Event Information Our Annual Fundraiser is our biggest fundraising event of the year! This event powers our school’s future and fuels our Flexible Tuition Assistance program, expanding access and opportunity for students across the Gorge.
❋ Giving Opportunities
🎁 Silent Auction Bid on incredible local items and one-of-a-kind experiences, all while raising funds for our school!
🪙 Live Heads or Tails Competition Lock in your chance to win the hottest prize of the night, valued at over $500!
How It Works: Before each coin toss, predict Heads (hands on head) or Tails (hands on hips). Guess correctly to stay standing. Guess wrong? Hand over a game necklace to stay in the game! Last person standing wins the $500+ grand prize. Must be present to win.
Single Entry ($25): Includes 1 Life in the round
5-Play Power Pack ($100): Includes 5 Lives (4 extra buy-backs to boost your odds!)
(Necklaces representing your lives will be provided at check-in if bought in advance, or can be purchased during the event.)
🌳 The Giving Wall Stop by our Giving Wall during the event to support students directly:
Make Their Day: Fulfill immediate student and classroom needs.
Open the Door: Help fund essential tuition assistance for families.
Inspire the Educator: Support advanced training, workshops, and continuous growth for our dedicated teaching staff.
Can’t attend the event? We still value your contributions! Consider Donating or Sponsoring Families and businesses can also help offset the cost of hosting by sponsoring our event. Every dollar we save on event expenses means more of what we raise can directly support our school. Sponsors can be recognized at the event, or contributions may remain anonymous. Donate online.
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Thank you for support the students, staff and alumni of Hood River New School!