Event Details:

Date: Friday, September 18

Location: The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, 2736 NY-30, Gloversville, NY

Time: 5:30 PM

Attire: Cocktail attire encouraged, masks optional -you decide! This event takes place both indoors at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts and outdoors under a tent. Please plan accordingly.

Parking: free parking and shuttle available on-site.

Can’t Make It to the Event? You Can Still Be Part of the Celebration!

Even if you can’t join us in person, there are still meaningful ways to show your support and be part of this special event:

💌 Share a Heartfelt Message — $100
Honor someone special, express your gratitude, or share a meaningful message in our event program book. For $100, you can purchase an ad dedicated to someone you love or appreciate.

❤️ Become a Friend & Family Supporter — $50
Have your name included among our treasured Friends & Family in the event program. It’s a wonderful way to show your support and be recognized as part of our community.

🎉 Enter the Best of Live Silent Auction Raffle — $100
Choose one of our five featured auction items for your chance to win an unforgettable experience! Tickets are limited, and sales close the day before the event.

The winner will be drawn during the event, but you do not need to be present to win.

Check out our five highlighted items below, then click “Get Tickets” to purchase your raffle ticket.

Good luck, and thank you for being part of our celebration—even from afar!

Item 1. Dinner for 8 with Wally Hart & Bill Crankshaw

Gather your favorite people for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and laughter in the beautiful, historic Johnstown home of Wally Hart and Bill Crankshaw.

Your party of eight will be welcomed with a festive cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a gourmet three-course dinner thoughtfully paired with wine. From savory starters to decadent dessert and coffee, every detail will be perfectly planned—except for the jokes and stories, which are sure to flow freely around the table! Best of all, it’s a night of elegance without any of the clean-up—just great food, great wine, and great company.

Dinners typically last 3–4 hours… depending on how much fun you’re having! Valued at: $1,000

Item 2. Tuscany for Lovers

Romantic Dinner, Jewelry Boutique, Chocolate & Wine Tasting, and 3- or 4-Night Stay for 2

This Experience for 2 Includes:

-3-night weekend (Fri–Sun) or 4-night weekday (Mon–Thu) stay in Cortona, Tuscany
-Welcome bottle of Champagne on arrival
-Visit to Del Brenna Jewelry, an artisanal boutique with Prosecco and private showroom access
-Romantic 3-course dinner at Ristorante La Loggetta
-Chocolate & wine pairing at Sottovoce Wine Bar
-Winspire booking & concierge service — seamless support from planning to travel

Perched on a sun-drenched Tuscan hilltop, Cortona is the kind of place that feels written for love stories. Winding cobblestone streets lead you past frescoed churches and piazzas where the golden light lingers on terracotta rooftops. From nearly every vantage point, the landscape unfolds like a painting — endless vineyards, silvery olive groves, and rolling hills that stretch toward the horizon. Here, romance is everywhere: in the architecture carved by centuries, in the warmth of the locals who greet you like family, and in every plate of rustic, farm-to-table cuisine that invites you to slow down and savor the moment. Valued at: $1,299

Item 3. Escape to Tranquil Teepee Two-Night Stay Broadalbin, NY

Unplug, unwind, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this peaceful two-acre property in Broadalbin! Bid on a two-night stay at Tranquil Teepee where you can relax by the pond, enjoy the picnic grove, gather around the fireplace, and make memories under the stars.
With a full bathroom, shower, sink, and grill included, this unique getaway has everything you need for a tranquil escape. Don’t miss your chance to bid on this one-of-a-kind retreat! Valued at: $498

Item 4. Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts Grand Gallery Private Rental

Host your next gathering in the stunning Grand Gallery at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts. This spacious and distinctive venue provides a beautiful backdrop for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and special occasions.
Perfect for receptions, showers, anniversary celebrations, meetings, trainings, team-building events, art shows, and more.
This Silent Auction package includes a Grand Gallery space rental for up to 50 guests, giving you the opportunity to create an event that is uniquely yours. Value: Starting at: $650

Item 5. 4 Tickets to Mets Game at Citi Field. Cannot be used for Opening Day.

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