Special Events
There are a number of exciting special events held throughout the school year. These events are not only major fundraising activities to benefit our School, but they are also important for community building. The Gala Dinner and the Golf Tournament are special events just for the adults, while the Marathon is a student-led service event and fundraiser. AprilFest is our parish-wide community-building event for kids and adults.
Marathon
The Marathon for Non-Public Education is an annual fundraiser to support Catholic education. The Marathon is a vital source of income for our School. This student-led fundraiser has been generating $30,000 for the general operating budget. At St. Michael Catholic School we have shifted the focus to a Service Marathon. Each year, students are organized by grade to perform a service to support our community. The 2010 Marathon will be held on Friday, October 1st. For more information, please contact the Marathon Co-Chairs Susie Williams and Katie VanderWeit.
Gala Dinner & Auction
The Gala Dinner & Auction is a very special evening event held in January. The Gala Dinner is an exciting night out for adults featuring a dinner, dance, and auction. Through special donations from our school families, parishioners, and the business community, we host a live auction and silent auction with many special items available for bidding. Our goal is to raise $40,000 from this event and the proceeds are used for general operating purposes. Each year at the Gala we offer a special opportunity to make a donation to our Fund-A-Need. In 2009 and 2010 we used donations from the Fund-A-Need at Gala to purchase SMARTBoards in our classrooms. The 2011 Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club in Lakeville. For more information, please contact the Gala Dinner Chairperson Keri Thayer or the school office.
AprilFest
The Church of St. Michael hosts an annual fundraising festival entitled AprilFest. This is a parish wide celebration and is also open to the public. This festival is held on the parish grounds each year on the last weekend in April. Mark you calendars to celebrate with delicious food, children’s events, a family dance and much, much more. AprilFest 2011 will be held on April 29 through May 1. Over 700 volunteers are required to make this festival successful. Volunteering to work this festival is a great way to meet fellow parishioners and celebrate fellowship at St. Michael.
Golf Tournament
The annual Golf Tournament, held in August, is a great community-building event for adults. The tournament is an important fundraiser benefitting our St. Michael Catholic School Athletic Department. The 2010 Golf Tournament will be held at the New Prague Country Club on Sunday, August 15. For more information, please contact the school office.
