🌴 Join Us for Havana Nights! 🌺

We are excited to invite you to this year’s MATES Benefit Dinner & Auction — an unforgettable evening of community, celebration, and support for our students.

Step into a vibrant night inspired by Old Havana, filled with great food, live music, dancing, and an exciting live and silent auction. This annual event is one of our biggest fundraisers, with proceeds directly benefiting programs that enrich our students’ experience. 💃🕺🏽

🌴 Tropical Elegant Attire Encouraged!
🍽️ Savor a Gourmet Meal. 🍸
🎶 Be Swept Away by the Music & Festive Spirit.
💖 Make a Lasting Impact!

Secure your seat at MATES‘ biggest fundraiser of the year. Together, we’ll raise the bar — and the future!

* Kindly note that all ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Event includes:

Our silent auction is already live and features amazing items you won’t want to miss, including:
• Camp gift certificates
• Local restaurant experiences
• Services and experiences from our community
• And the ever-coveted on-campus parking spot

Whether you’re attending the event or bidding from home, there’s something for everyone — and every bid helps support our school.

Gather your friends, plan a fun night out, and be part of an incredible evening supporting MATES.

We can’t wait to celebrate Havana Nights with you! 💃🌺

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📣 We’re excited to announce that ✨ Havana Nights ✨ has officially been chosen as the theme for this year’s MATES Benefit Dinner & Auction on April 24, 2026!

Think warm tropical evenings, 🌙 vibrant colors, lively music, 🎶 and a festive atmosphere inspired by Old Havana. Guests can have fun with the theme by wearing tropical-inspired cocktail attire — breezy dresses, linen shirts, florals, bright colors, and a touch of island flair. 🌴 It’s going to be a beautiful, energetic night filled with great food, live music, dancing, 💃🕺🏽 and of course an exciting auction!

But we need your help to make the auction amazing.

Our auction is one of the biggest ways we raise funds to support our students and programs, and we are currently collecting auction items such as:

• Gift certificates to restaurants, salons, or local businesses
• Services (wellness, tutoring, home services, etc.)
• Sports or entertainment tickets
• Autographed memorabilia
• Vacation stays or experiences
• Curated packages or unique items

If you own a business, have a connection to a business, or simply have something fun to contribute, every donation helps, and we are truly grateful for your support!

To donate an item or connect us with a potential donor, please email:
fundraising@matesmcn.net

Thank you for helping make this event incredible for our school community. We can’t wait to celebrate Havana Nights with you!