ATTENTION: All discounted advanced purchase tickets will remain available until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (Friday, 10/24)! The Buzz Bucks Bonanza Sale, is ALSO AVAILABLE UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! Yay!!! See you there!!!

Welcome

Casino Night is back! Join the Hawthorne Foundation for an evening of fun, friendship, and fundraising. This adults-only event brings together Hawthorne’s families, friends, faculty, staff, and neighbors for a night of games, music, and celebration.

Casino Games & Activities

No gambling experience? No problem! Our friendly dealers will guide you through Poker, Roulette, Black Jack, and Craps, making it easy for everyone to play.

In addition to the casino tables, try your luck at games and raffles where you can spend your Buzz Bucks! The list of games/raffles include:

Balloon Pop
Bar Dice
Wine Pull
Plinko
Donkey Kong Challenge
…and more surprises throughout the night!

Costumes, Music & Fun

Costumes are encouraged—go as big or as subtle as you like. Add to the festive spirit by hitting the dance floor with music from our DJ. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Tickets

$50 in advance – Includes entry, 2,500 casino chips, hors d’oeuvres & desserts, a signature cocktail, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Faculty & Staff are now FREE!!; $20 for their +1
$60 starting Saturday, 10/25 @ 12:00 AM
🎲 BUZZ Bucks Bonanza! 🎲
Your ticket comes with 2,500 casino chips, good for all the Casino Table games, but there's plenty of action happening on the sidelines with BUZZ Bucks! Use these BUZZ Bucks to participate in our many exciting side games at our big event! Grab yours before the event and get a bonus boost with one of these deals:
- 🐝 Worker Bee: Pay $50 → Get $60 in BUZZ Bucks
- 👑 Queen Bee: Pay $75 → Get $100 in BUZZ Bucks
- 🎰 High Roller: Pay $100 → Get $150 in BUZZ Bucks
Buy early, play big, and let the good times roll! Last Day to buy Buzz Bucks at this price point is Friday, October 24, @ 11:59pm.
🎉 Keep the Fun Rolling! 🎉
Need more chips or BUZZ Bucks during the event? No problem! Extra casino chips and BUZZ Bucks will be available for purchase at the door through 8:45 PM, so you can keep playing all your favorite games! All games end at 9pm so we can set up for the Live Auction Event!

The Auctions

Online Auction – Runs from Sunday, October 19 (5pm) through Sunday, October 26 (12am) on GiveButter. Register online to bid, browse, and share with your networks to support our fundraising efforts.
Live Auction – A handful of special items will close out the evening on October 25th—available only to those in attendance.

Community & Sponsorship

Our event is made possible thanks to the generous support of local businesses and sponsors. Please consider visiting them and showing your appreciation for their commitment to Hawthorne’s students.

If you would like to volunteer at the event, please reach out through your room parent—we’d love your help in making the night a success.

Good to Know

Ample parking is available on site.
If you plan to enjoy the open bar, please consider using a driver service.

❓Auction FAQ's

🌐Hawthorne Foundation Website

Facebook

Instagram

How to Bid

Click on the "Auction" tab at the top
Click the "Register to Bid" button on the right. Enter requested info.
For each category, don't forget to click "View all items" to make sure you see all the items in each category

Projects

Recurring and upcoming projects include providing better classroom materials and professional development for teachers, Green initiatives organizing recycling efforts school-wide, and school grounds' projects including steps and ramps to the student walkers' exit and an outdoor amphitheater/classroom in the STEM garden.

Professional Development

Teacher Enrichment and Academic Curriculum Coaching to meet new Higher GA Milestone Standards

STEAM Enrichment

Custom Chicken Coop
Student Garden & New Garden Pond
Development of new efforts to enhance our STEM and potentially STEAM offerings for recertification next year
New Outdoor Classroom Amphitheater
New partnership with Alliance Theatre (This is our fund-a-need; for more details and to donate if you won't be in person, see this listing:
- https://givebutter.com/c/HESCasinoNight2025/auction/items/1345233

Materials, Supplies & Miscellaneous Needs

Sensory hallways
Art murals
Development of New Student After-School Clubs

Thank you to our Main Event Sponsors

Thank you to our Food and Drink Sponsors

2025 Hawthorne Elementary School Auction & Casino Night

By Hawthorne Elementary School Foundation of DeKalb County GA

2025 Hawthorne Elementary School Auction & Casino Night

Betting Big on Bright Futures!