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2017 STARS Gala Auction
Saturday, March 25, 2017

Learn More About Sign-Up Parties

Each year many sign-up parties are hosted by Eastside Catholic School parents through the STARS Gala Auction, presenting opportunities to gather with old friends and meet many new friends. Funds raised through these parties benefit Eastside Catholic School and its student programs. Party registrations are non-refundable, however they are transferable to another guest.

Click on the "Sign Up for Parties" button above to sign up while spaces are available!

 

Game Night
Saturday, April 29 | 6 p.m.
The Alling Home
Limited to 34 Individual Guests (18 couples)

Thirty-four lucky people will enjoy a fun-filled evening competing in a variety of games including foosball, billiards, darts, Wii tennis, pickle ball, bean bag toss and ping pong. Dinner and drinks will be provided. Annette and Jim Alling have generously offered the use of their home in the Pinnacle neighborhood at the top of Cougar Mountain. Let the tradition continue!

$125 per person/$250 per couple

Thank you to Bess & Robb Carter, Robin & John Davidson, Katie & Matt Rossmeissl

 

Sip and Paint Party
*Rescheduled* to Tuesday, May 23  | 6 - 8:30 p.m.
E
C Art Studio
Limited to 20 Individual Guests

Come paint and sip wine with Ms. McDermott and Ms. O'Donnell! Embrace your creativity and follow step-by-step painting instructions and demos. We will be painting a Seattle cityscape with a Van Gogh sky background.

$75 per person

Thank you to Megan McDermott and Julia O'Donnell

 

Brunch and Bouquets
Friday, May 5 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Reed Home
Limited to 15 Individual Guests

Create a beautiful flower arrangement while enjoying champagne and chardonnay over brunch at the Reed home in Redmond. All the materials and step-by-step instructions will be provided to create your own professional looking floral arrangement to take home with you. Once the hard part is done, enjoy a champagne toast with your fellow florists over a delicious brunch prepared by your hosts.

$85 per person

Thank you to Melanie Reed & Kristin Vogele

 

Photography Party
Saturday, May 6| 9 a.m. - noon SOLD OUT!
Sunday, May 21| 9 a.m. - noon SOLD OUT!
Eastside Catholic
Limited to 8 Individual Guests

Tired of shooting on automatic mode? Blurry pictures? Blown out backgrounds? Do you want to get the best pictures out of that expensive Digital SLR camera? It's time to take a class and get some training. Learn from seasoned photographer and EC parent Mike Iem who will walk you through the basics and help you learn to really use your Digital SLR camera to take stunning pictures. Students as well as adults are welcome. We will start off with a class lecture and step by step workshops designed to fast track you to manual mode. Everyone will walk away with the knowledge and experience of how to use their camera. Participants must bring a digital SLR camera (Canon, Nikon, etc.).

$90 per person

Thank you to Mike Iem

 

Sophomore Moms' Luncheon (Class of 2019)
Sunday, May 7| 12-3 p.m. CLOSED
The Greve Home
Limited to 40 Individual Guests

Take time for yourself and join a delightful group of sophomore moms to keep a tradition alive for our Class of 2019. With a Fiesta vibe, come enjoy a delicious lunch and signature cocktail/mocktail at the home of Katy Greve on gorgeous Lake Sammamish. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with friends and your EC family.

$50 per person

Thank you to Katy Greve, Julie Franke and Shirley Prologo

 

Taking Flight: A Celebration for Moms of Seniors (Class of 2017)
Sunday, May 7| 5:30 p.m.
The Landry Home
Limited to 30 Individual Guests

Senior moms, as we watch our seniors take flight from their precious years at EC and soar onto the next chapter in their lives, it’s time for us too to take flight! Flights of wine, that is, paired with delicious food offerings, served to you on the shores of Lake Sammamish. Join the fun one last time at our annual Senior Moms gathering. We look forward to celebrating with you as our seniors prepare to take flight.

$50 per person

Thank you to Michele Bosworth, Becky Baxter, Julie Brown and Kristin Landry

 

Fusing, Food and Fun!
Thursday, May 18| 6-8:30 p.m.
EC Glass Art Studio
Limited to 14 Individual Guests

Come enjoy time with friends in EC’s own glass art studio--perfect for adults or high school students, beginners or advanced! Led by EC’s own expert, Megan McDermott, you will learn to combine colorful glass sheets, shards, stringers and frit into gorgeous and functional tiles, plates or bowls! Use your imagination to create a beautiful gift, an addition to a collection, or simply experiment with this fascinating medium to learn something new. All levels are welcome. The party includes 2.5 hours of studio time, all required project materials, and professional instruction. Wine, beverages, and appetizers will also be served. Once your glass-treasure has been kiln-fired, we will even deliver it to you!

$75 per person

Thank you to Sue Lien and Shawna Palmer

 

Junior Moms' Brunch (Class of 2018)
Friday, May 19| 11 a.m.
The Hood Home
Limited to 30 Individual Guests

Celebrate spring and your student's third year of high school. The Junior Moms' Brunch will take place at the lovely Snoqualmie Ridge home of Jennifer Hood where you will be treated to a delicious menu prepared by your hosts.

$50 per person

Thank you to Jennifer Hood, Susan Sercu, Mary Pat Reeves, Ann Marie Skalecki and Shelley Johnson

 

Middle School Moms' Luncheon
Friday, May 19| 12 - 2:30 p.m. SOLD OUT!
The Parrish Home
Limited to 25 Individual Guests

Celebrate the end of the school year with other EC Middle School moms at the lovely Sammamish home of Carrie Parrish. You will be treated to a delicious menu prepared by your hosts.

$50 per person

Thank you to Carrie Parrish and Marina Tebben

 

Freshman Moms' Luncheon (Class of 2020)
Sunday, May 21| 12-2 p.m. SOLD OUT!
The Lowry Home
Limited to 25 Individual Guests

Celebrate the end of the school year with other EC freshman moms at the lovely Bellevue home of Karen Lowry. You will be treated to a delicious menu prepared by your hosts.

$50 per person

Thank you to Karen Lowry, Annie Kistner, Jennifer Mackleit and Linda Martorano

 

Spectacular Eighth-Grade Lake Party
Wednesday, August 2| 3-6 p.m.
The Bastian Home
Limited to 25 Individual Guests

Eighth grade students will create memories with fellow 2021 classmates at this fun and casual lake-side party. JoAnne Bastian, Jeanne Cerino and Suzanne Hornish will be your fabulous hosts. Drop the kids with summer gear and swimsuits for a couple hours of fun in the sun and a dinner of the quintessential summer meal -- hot dogs and burgers before returning to enjoy a mom's happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m. when you can catch up with old and new friends and the latest EC community news.

$50 per student

Thank you to JoAnne Bastian, Jeanne Cerino and Suzanne Hornish

 

Back to School Blast for EC Parents
Friday, August 25 | 6:30 p.m. SOLD OUT!
The Medeiros Home
Limited to 50 Adults

Celebrate the promise and excitement of the new school year with EC parent friends, both old and new. All EC Middle School and High School parents are welcome, whether your student's passion is academics, athletics, the arts, leadership, community service or any of the many programs EC offers. Whether you're longing for a little bit more summer time or thrilled that summer has ended, you will be treated to an amazing dinner and libations while relaxing outdoors on a warm summer evening with friends.

$90 per adult

Thank you to Eric and Sheryl Medeiros

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