Late February is the time of year when many Northern Hemisphere dwellers like to say that spring is right around the corner. For those of us living west of the Cascades here in the Pacific Northwest, it feels like spring has already arrived, with the unusually warm temperatures we’ve been experiencing. The other day, my thermometer registered sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit!
Real spring is not far behind: The vernal equinox, which is considered to be the first official day of spring, is only a month away. Our 2015 Spring Fundraising Gala is also fast approaching; it’ll take place just seven weeks from today.
Putting the gala together requires a lot of preparation, and the team at NPI has been hard at work getting everything ready for a great evening, including the Dessert Dash. That’s perhaps the most fun part of the event.
During the Dessert Dash, tables compete for the opportunity to visit our desserts table first, which is filled with delicious sweets.
Last year, the desserts table included a rhubarb pie baked by First Lady Trudi Inslee (whose pies are quite renowned!), several delightful confectioneries made by Montlake Mousse, and an array of home-baked treats.
There was something for everyone to enjoy — and there will be again this year, too.
We will also be adding individual servings of gluten free desserts, so that table runners can bring back a tasty treat for anyone at their table with a gluten or wheat sensitivity. (The dinner buffet will also have vegetarian options.)
As we were working on preparations for the Dessert Dash, we got to thinking, wouldn’t it be nice if the tables had names this year?
After all, number systems can get boring.
So we’ve decided to give our tables names this year. Every one of our tables will honor a great American progressive who has worked to make this country a better place. Our initial list of progressive activist leaders consists of six men and six women, including men and women of color.
During their lives, these progressives worked on a diverse range of noble causes, from environmental protection to civil rights to economic justice.
We are proud to honor them. Here they are!
We will be announcing our first gala speaker next week. Until then, you can buy a ticket at our special early-bird rates. There are three ticket rates:
$85 (early-bird discount)
$55 (early-bird discount)
$20 (early-bird discount)
Click above to buy a ticket using a credit card.
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If you’d rather not use a credit card, simply mail a check for $20, $55, or $85 to:
Northwest Progressive Institute
PO Box 264
Redmond, WA 98073–0264
Put “Gala” on the memo line. We’ll send you a confirmation.
We do offer complimentary tickets for NPI members who are willing to donate labor to the event. If you wish to volunteer, contact us and let us know.
We hope to see you on April 10th!
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