IMS ANNUAL GALA

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OUR SIGNATURE CELEBRATION

The gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year, a night of celebration, connection, and community, all in support of our school’s future. Whether you are a longtime supporter or new to the event, this is your chance to enjoy an evening of great food, exciting auction items, and lively entertainment, all while making a meaningful impact. Funds raised through donations and auction proceeds directly support tuition assistance, teacher professional development, and special projects that benefit our dynamic learners. Whether you are coming solo, with your partner, or bringing your best friend, this is a night for adults to unwind, have fun, and be part of something truly special.

— The Gala Committee —

Ana-Laura, Barbora, Bryan, Ruby, Zahraa and Kat

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 13th

IMS Gala ticket sales begin on Event.Gives

Friday, April 4th

IMS Gala ticket purchase deadline

Sunday, April 6th

IMS Gala bid-by proxy form deadline

Wednesday, April 9th

IMS Gala silent auction opens on Event.Gives

Saturday, April 12th

IMS Gala at Hope Valley Country Club

Thursday, April 17th

IMS Gala winners contacted for item pick up

Grab Your Gala Tickets!

WAYS TO GIVE AND RECEIVE AT THE GALA

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This year's gala promises a delightful array of experiences, including a cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, live auction, fund-a-need, dancing, and photobooth fun. For families and community members unable to attend the gala, we invite you to participate by contributing towards staff tickets, becoming a sponsor, bidding on silent auction items, arranging a proxy to bid on live auction items, or making a donation directly to IMS. Thank you to our entire community for supporting this event in so many ways!

Live Auction

The live auction will feature a mix of interactive experiences, travel opportunities and our beloved Class Projects! Only attendees at The Gala can participate in the live auction, or a proxy is needed.

Fund A Need

This portion of the evening is a giving extravaganza! Attendees generously donate money to augment school resources and programs. All registrants on Event.Gives can contribute.

Silent Auction

Get your bids in early for an eclectic mix of items! Families can bid on museum passes, restaurant vouchers, hotel stays and more. All registrants on Event.Gives can participate.

Staff Tix Donation

Help us celebrate our staff by donating tickets! IMS pays for this expense, but you can contribute to this cost and show your gratitude to our hardworking team. Ticket donations are tax deductible.

THANK YOU, SPONSORS!

We are grateful for sponsors that value language learning, cultural diversity, and inclusive communities. As some of the first givers to our annual gala, sponsors are essential to our success. Click on the logos below to learn more about these awesome Triangle-based businesses and click here to learn more about the different sponsorship levels.