​Save the Date for Our
​12th Annual Fundraising Gala!

Come together with your fellow Mandarin Immersion Program families for an evening of fun and fundraising at the "Enchanted Garden" Gala 

Saturday, Mar 25, 2023
5:00 - 10:00 PM
Hills Hotel, Laguna Hills

Whether you're new to MIP or have relationships here that have lasted for years, this event is meant for you! This year's gala is sure to enchant you with live and silent auctions, dinner, cash bar and fun!

​Gala fundraising and sponsorships will help continue to fund the resources and experiences that your MIP scholars enjoy.

Tickets

Early bird pricing is available until March 1, 2023. Ticket purchases and sponsorships/donations are handled through the eJoinMe.org site.

Tickets	​Purchase a Table	Purchase Individual Tickets
Details	10 tickets + 2 bottles of wine	Assigned seating
Early Bird Pricing	$1,375	$125
​Standard Pricing	$1,600	$150

Purchase tickets

MENU

STARTERS

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Cheese Display      
California Salad     ​mixed greens salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, toasted almonds and avocado with citrus vinaigrette

​MAIN COURSE

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Chicken D'Azure     sautéed breast of chicken with sherry glazed scallops & succulent shrimp
Top Sirloin     peppercorn crusted with mushroom cream sauce
Sun Dried Tomato Ravioli     ravioli filled with sun dried tomatoes & feta cheese tossed with roma tomatoes, baby spinach, garlic, white wine & basil
Sides      seasonal grilled vegetables, rice pilaf
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DESSERT

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NY Cheesecake     with berry sauce

What to Wear?

Dress in formal, semi-formal, or cocktail party attire! Check out some ideas below:

​Support the Auctions!

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We are seeking sponsors and donors for our live and silent auctions. Some examples include items for themed class baskets (check with your room parent or your school MIP representative), tickets, gift cards, services (lessons, salons, etc), products and more. This is a fantastic way to market your business to local MIP families during the gala and throughout the year.

Your donations ensure funding to help support:

• Mandarin classroom teaching materials
• Instructional aides in the classroom
• Classroom equipment (Chromebooks & SmartBoards) and Chinese learning software 
• Chinese books and DVDs for the library
• Chinese cultural and enrichment activities
• Staff training and development  

Click here to Donate / Sponsor

Thank you to our Sponsors

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Friends of MIP is grateful to these companies for their tremendous support

Previous Gala Programs

2022 11th Annual Gala

​​2020 9th Annual Gala

2018 7th Annual Gala

​2016 5th Annual Gala

2021 10th Annual Gala

​2018 8th Annual Gala

​2017 6th Annual Gala

​2015 4th Annual Gala