Friendly Center's Havana Nights Gala
Step into a vibrant Havana-inspired evening filled with music, dancing, and tropical flair. Enjoy exciting silent and live auctions, celebrate the incredible impact our supporters have already made, and join us in building an even brighter future for families across Orange County.
Every moment of the evening supports Friendly Center’s mission to provide food, housing assistance, mental health care, and educational opportunities, helping families in crisis find stability and hope.
Dress Code: Festive Casual Chic. Think colorful, tropical, and relaxed elegance.
Date & Time: Friday, October 3, 2025 | Registration and cocktails begin at 5:30 PM
Location: The Turnip Rose Promenade, 1570 Scenic Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Event Date
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Event Time
Cocktail Hour opens - 5:30PM
Location
The Turnip Rose Promenade
Live Auction Items
Firefighter BBQ Lunch
The heroes of the City of Orange Fire Department will come to your event and BBQ. They bring the grill and food, you invite the guests.
Lake Norman Vacation Home
A one week stay for 14 people in a spectacular waterfront vacation home on Lake Norman, NC. Enjoy swimming, sunning, tubing, fishing, kayaking, and boating.
Fox Island Getaway
Stay in a beautiful 5 bedroom and 3 bath vacation home for six nights on Fox Island in Puget Sound, Washington.
Anaheim Ducks Honda Center Private Suite
A luxury suite at the Honda Center for an Anaheim Ducks game during the 2023-2024 season. Includes 14 seats, VIP parking, private restrooms, and waiter service.
VIP Magic Castle Passes
Visit the enchanted Magic Castle with four exclusive VIP tickets.
Sponsor and Underwriter benefits vary by level. All will receive the following: Recognition at event • Name listed on Friendly Center website
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All proceeds support families and individuals in crisis. Together we can strengthen families and prevent homelessness in Orange County.
Individual Seats: $250 | Table of Eight: $2,000
Cocktail attire
DIAMOND SPONSOR
Ken and Gisela Meier
Havana Sponsor
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
Vito and Renee Canuso
Ken and Gisela Meier
Dennis and Kathy Corbett
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
Five Star Marriage & Family Therapy Inc.
Deborah Acuna in Honor of John Acuna
PHOTOGRAPHY UNDERWRITER
GIFT UNDERWRITER
