Saturday, Sept. 29
Zuhrah Shrine Center

Harrington Mansion
2540 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN

Please join us for an elegant and hip New-York style evening! Our fundraising gala includes a VIP Reception & Dinner, as well as The Party – an energetic, exciting celebration with great live music and more!

$40 in advance or $50 at the door
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VIP dinner $100 (includes The Party)

Hammer Jam Emcee
Rena Sarigianopoulos
Rene SarigianopoulosKARE 11
Kare 11 Reporter, Sunrise & First Edition

Proceeds benefit
Hammer Residences, Inc.
Hammer ResidencesProviding personalized services and secure home environments for adults and children with disabilities in the Twin Cities.  For details go to www.hammer.org.
The Party

See and be seen at this hip and elegant affair while you dance your New York night away!

The R-Factor The fun begins at 8:00 pm with a party you won’t want to miss!
  • Live music from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am
  • The R Factor will put on a high energy music show like you’ve rarely seen!  Formerly known as Rupert’s Orchestra, this well-known band is one of the best in the twin cities.  
  • Martinis available in The Manhattan Lounge in the mansion throughout the evening
  • Cash bars available to quench your thirst in the ballroom
  • Light appetizers included with your ticket
  • Don’t forget to dress up in your hip and elegant best for a New York night on the town
VIP Dinner

Begin your big city evening early by attending our entertaining VIP Dinner!

The dinner and program will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – come and begin your evening in style in an elegant ballroom decorated in a New York setting.
Rene Sarigianopoulos
KARE 11
  • In true New York fashion, valet parking will be available
  • You will be welcomed at the mansion by greeters wearing tuxedos who will direct you to an evening of elegance and excitement, beginning with an hors d’oeuvre reception
  • Your sit-down dinner will be served at 6:30 pm – don’t be late, not even by a New York minute
  • Enjoy a special program speaking to the Hammer mission, hosted by KARE 11’s Rena Sarigianopoulos 
  • Don’t forget to bid on exclusive VIP Silent Auction items, reserved for bidding just by you, our special VIPs
  • Shuttle service will be available to and from the VIP Dinner from Hammer’s headquarters in Wayzata – call the Hammer offices to inquire and reserve a space
  • Reservations by September 21. VIP dinner space is limited.
Silent Auction

Support the Hammer mission!

Be sure to find your way to our highly anticipated silent auction. 
  • Bid on a variety of great items, including getaways, spa visits, restaurant gift certificates, sports memorabilia and much more
  • The silent auction will be held from 8:00 pm until 11:30 pm
  • Don’t forget – all money raised goes to support the Hammer mission

 
Sponsors

Sponsors: Help us make this a fundraiser of New York proportions!

  • Consider becoming a sponsor for this spectacular evening – personal and corporate sponsorships are welcome
  • Sponsorship packages are a great way to support the Hammer mission of bettering the lives of those with developmental disabilities while gaining recognition for your generosity
  • Packages range from $500 - $10,000 dollars. For more information please contact Ellen Timmerman-Borer at 952-277-2433

 

The Committee
Bill Perrine
Bill Shadid
Day James
Elizabeth Mansfield
Jane Balster
Jody Anderson
Lisa Anderson
Mike Feltault
Tina Kaehn
Julie Jurrjens
Soren Jensen