Our Night in Havana Cultural Dinner was an
absolute hit! We’ve received rave reviews
describing the evening as fun, interactive,
colorful, and deeply engaging. The energy in
the room was unforgettable, and it’s all thanks
to the collective effort of those who planned, participated, and supported this event.
We invite you to enjoy the photos below
and relive some of the magical moments.
This spectacular evening was made possible
by the dedication, creativity, and generosity
of so many.







Special recognition to:
• Gwen Vuchsas, Chairman – for her
outstanding leadership and seamless
coordination of every detail.
• Lisa Schwab – for her creative vision
that brought décor and entertainment
to life.
• Rob Bird – for connecting with donors,
securing an incredible variety of auction
items, and lending his hands-on support
with décor.
• Gail Goldstein – for her financial
generosity and the crowd-favorite
guava empanadas.
• Linda Soto – whose balloon artistry
added charm and atmosphere.
• Stephanie Rondeau – for capturing
the magic of the night through media
and communications.
• Committee & Volunteers – for all the
work behind the scenes - before, during,
and after our amazing event.
A heart felt thanks to our Team: Racquel,
Natalie, Becky, Bobbie, Debbie, Martha,
Courtney, Iris, Jan, Matthew, Dave, Dean,
Susan, Lucy, John Francis, Kathrine, Martha
and Nora. Your generosity, time, energy,
and teamwork made this event possible.
• Our donors and Supporters —
for the financial gifts and auction item
contributions and to the spirited participation
in the silent and live auctions — thank you.
Your generosity directly supports our Teacher
Mini Grants, student scholarships, and many
of our other programs.







It takes a village to put on an event of this
caliber. This spectacular evening was only
made possible by the dedication, creativity,
and generosity of so many of you.
In gratitude, we celebrate each of you
whose spirit of service and fellowship
turned vision into reality.
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