The Town of McCandless and the McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage and Cultural Center will host the Shining Star Gala on Saturday, November 9 at the Chadwick.
The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a cash bar and cocktail party, banquet begins at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:45 p.m.
This event is meant to recognize those who have dedicated their efforts over the years to the betterment of our community through volunteerism and community involvement.
This year's honorees
- Alice Beckett Rumberger — North Allegheny Foundation, Northland Public Library Foundation
- Sarah Dietz — Healthcare Instructor & Mentor, Nursing Home Volunteer, Elder Advocate
- Donald Huber — McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority Board, Northland Public Library Foundation
- Bob Jeke — Volunteer Fireman and Chief, Peebles Volunteer Fire Company
- Rita Martin — Northland Library Foundation, Personnel Board & Mentor
- Dawn Miller — Environmental Advisory Committee, Community Day Volunteer
- Sally Power — Educator & Philanthropist
- DeDe Rittman — Mentor and Education Supporter
- Christine Shipley — Community Activity Committee
- Larry Steckel — Community Day Volunteer, Farina Foundation, North Allegheny Band
- Jason Wolfe — Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
- Bob Wright — Philanthropist
Tickets
Tickets will be available for $75 each or $600 per table of 8. All proceeds will go to advance the mission and the programming of the McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage and Cultural Center. Tickets may be purchased online (select Heritage Center Special Event Ticket, enter the required information, checkout and print/save your receipt/confirmation).
Sponsor this event
Your company or organization can sponsor this event! Your sponsorship is tax deductible and will be instrumental in sustaining the programming and operations at the McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage Center. For more information, see the sponsorship letter.