Will you have vegetarian, vegan, & gluten free options for food? 

The dinner buffet will have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options (not celiac safe) to hopefully fit most dietary restrictions. 

 

Can I bring someone who is not affiliated with GFS? 

Absolutely! The Gala is a wonderful event to invite friends, neighbors and family. It's a special way for them to support our school while having fun at the same time. 

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Can I bring my children? 

While we love our kiddos, this is a child-free event. Start thinking about babysitters now! 

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I don't have much extra money to spend on the auction. Is it worth attending? 

Definitely! Just attending the event is a way to support GFS. We'll have silent auction items at all different price points, but there is no obligation to bid. 

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Our kids attend GFS. We'd really like to go, but money is tight right now. What should I do?

We want all our GFS families to be able to attend the Gala! If you need a special consideration, please reach out to your teacher, anyone on the PTA board, or anyone on the Gala Crew. 

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I can't attend but would like to make a donation and/or sponsor a teacher to attend. How do I do that? 

We welcome your donation! Any amount helps our school. To sponsor a teacher's gala ticket, please note that in the donation description box. Tickets are $55 each and are offered to all GFS teachers and support staff. Donate | Goleta Family School

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What should I wear??

It's a galactic, "May the Fourth be With You," space themed party! Think galaxies, space, planets, shimmer, sparkle, Star Wars, Star Trek, the future, aliens, and "out of this world." Click here for some inspiration! (we'll still let you in if you don't dress the part ;)

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What's the Wine Raffle? 

GFS families each donate a bottle of wine, champagne, beer or spirit valued at $20+. We gather the bottles, and one lucky winner will win the lot! It's typically between 25-40 bottles and a fun mix to restock your bar. Raffle tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5. The winner DOES need to be present to win. Venmo Dina @DinaClapinski  (https://venmo.com/u/DinaClapinski) to purchase tickets.

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What's the Disney Raffle?

You can enter to win a $500 Disney gift card to take the whole family to Disneyland! Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50.  Only GFS families, alumni and their guests may purchase tickets. The winner does not need to be present to win. Venmo Dina @DinaClapinski  (https://venmo.com/u/DinaClapinski) to purchase tickets.

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I own a business and would like to be an event sponsor OR I have an item I'd like to donate to your silent/live auction. Who do I contact?

Wonderful! Email Event Chair, Dina at dinaclapinski@yahoo.com