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Mark Your Calendars for the VGCCF ‘Unlocking Possibilities’ Gala

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The VGCC Foundation invites you to join them at their second wine tasting gala and silent auction on Saturday, April 5, from 6 – 9 p.m. Centered on the theme “Unlocking Possibilities: You Are Key,” event proceeds will support students facing unforeseen financial crises.

Unexpected burdens can easily derail some students. Through initiatives like a food pantry, emergency assistance, transportation vouchers, and career closet, The VGCC Foundation steps in to meet students’ basic needs when the unexpected gets in the way of their academic progress. Your attendance at this premier event will enable The VGCC Foundation to stand ready when students need help most.

Enjoy a Great Night for a Great Cause

The wine tasting gala and silent auction is in its second year. An array of wineries will serve a variety of their signature wines including reds, whites, bubbly, and more. Guests will enjoy a buffet of foods including chicken, beef, and more (as well as tea and water), while The Hub will offer a variety of beer and wine for purchase by the glass.

Attendees will receive a souvenir wine glass and have the option to purchase their favorite finds. In addition, a variety of silent auction items will be on display for bidding throughout the evening. Also added this year is a Wine Pull and various raffle opportunities. A short program showcasing students who have benefited from donor contributions will open the evening, and local students will provide the event’s entertainment.

The event will be held at HighRock Farms, which also hosted the inaugural VGCCF gala in 2024. Owned by Beth and Dave Hollister, HighRock Farms is a breathtakingly beautiful 200-acre property located at 2317 Enon Road in Oxford. The venue is handicap accessible.

Dress for the evening is business attire.

Tickets are $75 each and may be purchased through The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation office. Only 150 tickets will be sold, so be sure to get yours early! To purchase tickets online, go to www.vgcc.edu/the-vgcc-foundation-online-gifts and enter “Gala” in the Designation box. To purchase tickets using any other method, please email [email protected] or call (252) 738-3264.

About The VGCC Foundation

The VGCC Foundation (VGCCF) has over 300 endowed scholarships for students—awarding more endowed scholarships than any program of its kind in North Carolina. In addition to providing scholarships and emergency assistance to deserving students, VGCCF supports a broad range of special community projects.

Numerous individuals, industries, businesses, civic groups, and churches have endowed scholarships, as well as the College’s faculty and staff. Tax-deductible donations to VGCCF have often been used to honor or remember a person, group, business, or industry with a lasting gift to education. For more information about The VGCC Foundation, contact [email protected].

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