Together We Rise Gala
Venue: Omni Place Event Center, Fairlawn
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Drink Specials, Miscellaneous, Charity
Cost: $75.00

Description:
The Calfee Community & Cultural Center presents the Together We Rise Gala on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Join us for “Together We Rise,” an inspiring evening in support of the Calfee Community and Cultural Center. This special gala will feature a catered dinner catered by Commonwealth Catering, dancing, and music by DJ Spin Doctor, along with drinks and an exciting silent auction and raffle. Guests will gather to celebrate community, culture, and opportunity while raising vital funds to support the Harmon Learning Center and the African American Heritage Center helping us continue to educate, preserve history, and uplift future generations.

The menu includes:
• Chicken
• Roast Beef
• Vegetarian Lasagna
• Mashed Potato Bar
• Summer Salad

And, featuring our signature sip The Sankora Sparkler, a signature cocktail created by exclusively for Together We Rise.

Tickets are $75.00 per person.

To purchase tickets online, visit: https://calfeeccc.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/calfeeccc/eventRegistration.jsp?event=560.

The raffle features multiple prizes including a New River Retreat Getaway, Steelers Night Under the Lights, New River Adventure for Two and Gear and a piece of an Appalachian Art. Tickets are $5.00 each. Online raffle tickets close on Saturday at noon. To purchase online raffle tickets, visit: https://app.galabid.com/calfeegala2026/items. Raffle proceeds support the installation of the Quiet Courage exhibit at the African American Heritage Center in Pulaski County, helping preserve and share stories of resilience and community.

The Omni Place Event Center is located at 7331-B Lee Highway in Fairlawn, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://res.cloudinary.com/du5lfb5z3/image/upload/v1781869618/727236169_1420871150073551_6950306765021897781_n_ojc4dh.jpg or https://d2r0txsugik6oi.cloudfront.net/neon/resource/calfeeccc/images/One%20Week%20(1).png.

For more information, visit: https://calfeeccc.org/gala2026 or https://www.facebook.com/CalfeeCCC or call 540-509-0068.

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