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✨ 15 Years of Impact--Your Gala Preview

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Dear Reader,

Our 15th Annual Gala for Autism Acceptance: Building an Inclusive Community is almost here! As we prepare to gather on March 7th, we wanted to share what you can expect from this special evening as we celebrate 15 years of impact and community.

This year we have a few changes to the flow of our program with bidding on our silent auction opening tomorrow on Thursday, February 26th at 10 am.*

Gala Details:​
📅 Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2026
📍 Location: Rochester Golf & Country Club: 3100 Country Club Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM Doors Open | 6PM Social Hour | 7PM Dinner & Program

Evening Events

The Band Amateur

Bright and shining guitars, driving rhythms, harmonies, and honest lyrics bring a nostalgic energy that feels both fresh and familiar. Dance the night away with this local favorite!

Silent Auction*

This year our silent auction will open EARLY on Thursday, February 26th. Get ready! Preview items HERE.​

The Red Truck Boys

Special guest performance by a rock and country cover band formed as a music therapy social skills and executive function skills group.

Gourmet Dinner

Guests will then enjoy a seated dinner followed by a meaningful program highlighting our mission, the lives impacted by your support.

Live Auction

Participate in our auction and support our special appeal initiative, directly contributing to the programs and services that move our mission forward.

This 15th anniversary gala is not only a celebration of how far we’ve come, but also a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together. We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to a memorable evening.

We hope to see you there!

Elizabeth Walby

Executive Director

P.S. There are still a few tickets available! Make sure to get them today. Please reach out with any questions to: director@rochesterautism.org or 507-226-7037.

1130 1/2 7th St NW, Suite 208, Rochester , MN 55901
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