VARC New Year’s Eve Gala

Join us along with our esteemed host Dustin Luecke as we ring in the New Year in style at the 3rd Annual VARC New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at The Waterfront, Cargill Room as we celebrate heading into our 50th year for an evening of dinner, live auction, and exciting entertainment. Last year, we raised over $59,000 towards VARCs Disability Services, which supports youth and adults with disabilities. The contributions made during last years Gala supported the creation of a fenced in outdoor play space for our new all-inclusive childcare center! This year, our goal is to raise $75,000 towards a new bus that will allow our organization to continue to provide access to programing for adults and children with disabilities and other life barriers. There are several sponsorship levels available to support the important work VARC does for children and adults with disabilities.Ring in the New Year at the VARC New Year’s Eve Gala! Click the Get Tickets button above.Tickets include:- Multi-course dinner including appetizers, salad, entree, dessert, and wine from The Waterfront- Complimentary champagne- Live auction led by Yve Rojas, nationally known auctioneer and recent Survivor Nicaragua participant- Musical genius of DJ Four7, Travis Beckham” Wisconsin Badgers football player, All-American honors, and Super Bowl champion- Memories captured with fully interactable photobooth and props- Private fireworks display viewable from The Cargill Room’s heated patio, overlooking the Mississippi River- New Year’s countdown at midnightProceeds generated during this evening will support the important work VARC does for children and adults with disabilities and other life barriers. VARC serves over 800 children, adults, and their families by providing programming that fosters development for people with disabilities in nine Wisconsin counties. The organizational purpose and mission of VARC are to develop and provide meaningful employment, skill-building, and community inclusion services for people with disabilities and other life barriers. VARC builds a supportive network to help individuals reach their unique goals. This is a golden opportunity to help support a worthwhile cause, while enjoying an evening of dinner, entertainment, and dancing the night away! Last year, we welcomed over 200 guests in support of our mission, and we anticipate another sellout crowd to ring in 2025. Click “Get Tickets” above to purchase your tickets before they’re gone!Menu:Appetizers:Seared Shoyu Scallop on WontonRed-Wine Poached PearBlue Cheese Mousse Crostini with Wild Honey GlazeSalad:Cesar Salad – Honey gem lettuce, Wisconsin parmesan, sourdough crumble toppingEntre Options (Choose One):Pecan Crusted WalleyeServed with an herb remoulade, southern succotash, and garlic haricot vert14 oz RibeyeServed with garlic house whipped Yukon gold potatoes and broccoliniSpicy Tomato Rigatoni (Vegetarian)Fieldnotes vodka, tomato, Sartori Sar VecchioDessert:Turtle Cheesecake Mousse MartiniLemon Blueberry Mousse MartiniSignature Drinks:A portion of the Signature Drink sales will benefit VARC programmingPaper Airplane – a modern variation on the Last Word containing gin, freshly squeezed lime, maraschino liqueur, and Green ChartreuseRaspberry Lemon Drop – a beautiful, refreshing, and oh so tasty variation of one of the classics with vodka, freshly squeezed lemon, and raspberry liqueurWe can’t wait to see you there, dressed to impress and ready to have another great time!