Howdy!

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.

Get ready to deal, dance, and donate at Boots & Bluffs: Hawthorne Casino Night! 🤠♠️

We’re bringing a little Texas Hold ’Em swagger to Hawthorne for a night of casino games, line dancing, great food and drinks, exciting auction items, and plenty of friendly bluffing—all in support of our Hawthorne Hornets!

Whether you’re a poker pro or don’t know a flush from a full house, no experience is needed. Pull on your boots, grab your friends, and come ready for a fun night out while helping us raise the stakes for our students.

Every ticket purchased, bid placed, and dollar donated helps the Hawthorne Elementary School Foundation invest in the programs, spaces, resources, and experiences that help our students thrive.

So saddle up, go all in, and help our Hornets soar! 🐝♥️♠️

Good times. Great cause. A little friendly bluffing.

Costumes, Music & Fun

Boots, Bling & Whatever You Bring 🤠✨

Come as you are—or have a little fun with the theme! There’s no dress code, but we’d love to see a little Texas flair if you’re feeling it. Think cowboy boots, denim, hats, fringe, turquoise, bandanas, or a little Western glam.

Whether you go casual, cowboy, casino-chic, or full-on Texas Hold ’Em, anything goes. Just come ready to deal, dance & have a good time! ♠️♥️🐝

Tickets and Extra Games

Your Ticket Is Your All-Access Pass! 🎟️🤠♠️

Your Boots & Bluffs ticket gets you a whole lot more than a seat at the table! Come hungry, come ready to play, and definitely bring your dancing boots.

Your ticket includes admission to the event, dinner & a drink catered by Southbound Restaurant, free wine and beer, a raffle ticket towards the grand prize at the end of the night, and a voucher for 2,500 starter chips to get you in the game at our casino tables.

And that’s just the beginning! Stick around for line dancing, music, photo booth, entertainment from DJ Scott Mad Flip, plenty of chances to test your poker face, and access to exclusive live-auction items available for bidding only at Boots & Bluffs!

New!! There's definitely more than cards on the table this year!!!

Try your luck at the Lucky Toss Wine Pull, challenge a friend to Quick Draw, join the dance floor for Heads or Tails, or take a chance on the Split the Loot 50/50 Raffle. Feeling a little mischievous? Send a friend to Jail—and see who comes to their rescue.

Check out the game menu below, pick your favorites, and saddle up for a little extra fun. Purchase a game bundle (under Tickets) in advance for a discount, or choose individual experiences under “Buy It Now” when the auction opens October 18th. Just remember: Get Out of Jail Free cards are advance purchase only, through October 23 at 11:45 p.m. So grab yours before the festivities begin!!

**Side Note: You do not have to purchase game bundles at the same time as your general admission tickets. Think about it, decide what you like, and come back and get it when you're ready! These ticket bundles will remain available until 1 hour before the event. We'll give you your passes for pre-purchased games upon entry at the event.

The “Buy It Now” section for additional games and casino chips will stay open on the auction tab throughout the event! Just pull out your phone, purchase what you’d like, and show your purchase confirmation to the volunteer designated on the game menu (e.g. The Sheriff, the DJ, Check In Table, etc).

So grab your friends, pull on your boots, and get ready to deal, dance, bid, bluff—and stir up a little friendly mischief—all for the good of our Hornets!

The Auctions

Online Auction – Runs from Sunday, October 18 (9pm) through Sunday, October 25 (9pm) on GiveButter. Register online to bid, browse, and share with your networks to support our fundraising efforts. (Instructions on how to register provided below)
Live Auction – A handful of special items will close out the evening on October 24th—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

Limited parking is available on site. Some adjacent parking can be found at the Stellow coffee shop next door.
Accessibility note: The event is located upstairs, and the venue does not have an elevator. Access requires using stairs. Please keep this in mind when planning your visit, and contact us with any questions about accessibility.
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

What We’re Working Toward This Year 🐝

With the support of our Hawthorne families, community partners, and donors, the Hawthorne Elementary School Foundation hopes to continue investing in projects and programs that help every Hornet learn, grow, belong, and thrive.

And There’s More We’d Love to Do…

As funding allows, the Foundation can respond to new ideas and needs throughout the school year—from improving playground and outdoor spaces to providing new classroom resources, supporting innovative programs, and helping turn great ideas from our teachers and staff into reality.

That’s what Boots & Bluffs is really about. Every ticket, auction bid, sponsorship, and donation gives us a bigger hand to play as we work to create extraordinary opportunities for a very special little school.

When our community goes “All In” for Hawthorne, our Hornets can soar. 🐝♠️♥️

Thank you to our Main Event Sponsors

Cheers to our Event, Beer and Wine Sponsors!!! Thank you for making this night possible!!!

TEST DO NOT USE: Boots & Bluffs 2026

Deal, Dance, Donate!