The Saber Soirée 2026 by Friends of Pulaski

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Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM CT

SARABANDE CHICAGO
2726 WEST ROSCOE STREET, CHICAGO 60618

The Saber Soirée 2026

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Join us for the 2026 Saber Soirée! Hosted by Friends of Pulaski.

✨ Come for the fun and make a meaningful impact! Event proceeds allow Friends of Pulaski to bridge the gap between government funding and essential classroom resources including curriculum, school operations, capital improvements, and much more!!

The Saber Soirée is Pulaski's biggest fundraiser and the party of the year! This adults-only evening is your chance to celebrate our amazing school community while making a difference. Get ready to meet, mingle, and raise funds in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. For info in Spanish, click SPANISH.

📍 Location: Sarabande Chicago
🕗 Date & Time: 2.28.26, 8 PM - Midnight

✨ Cocktail attire is common but not required. Think festive, fun and comfortable enough to dance the night away!

✨ Revelers will enjoy:

4-Hour Premium Open Bar
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres, Dessert Buffet, & Late-Night Snacks
DJ & Dancing
Photo Booth
Casino Games - Buy chips now or at the event!
Heads or Tails Game - Buy your ring now or at the event!
Live & Silent Auctions - See below for more details!
Fund A Need - The Fund A Need Pledge Campaign kicks off 2.28.26 at noon for 24 hours only! Raise your paddle at the Soirée or donate online. See below for our fundraising goals in the Fund A Need section and how you can help make them happen!

Silent Auction Preview!
✨ Set your phone alarms and calendar alerts now because our silent auction goes live on 2.23.26 at noon! Bid on exciting experiences and offerings like staycations, theater tickets, and sporting events. Earn your place as parent of the year when you win one-of-a-kind experiences like "Principal for a Day" or "Extra Recess" for your kiddo! For those who prefer instant gratification, secure your RSVP to our popular Buy-In Parties like "Mom's Karaoke" and "Kids vs. Parents Soccer Showdown". Our silent auction is one of the best ways to support Friends of Pulaski and is open to all community members whether you attend the event or bid from home!

*Friends of Pulaski strives for an inclusive event. If ticket costs are a financial concern, please reach out to info@friendsofpulaski.org for more information.

Fund A Need - Opens 2.28.26

$3,000 Fund A Need

A $3,000 gift makes a lasting impact on our school community. Your generosity helps fund vital capital improvement projects that enhance the daily experience for every Pulaski student - creating a safer, more functional, and inspiring environment to learn and play. From turf and lockers to bathroom upgrades, your generosity builds pride, safety, and opportunity for every Pulaski student.

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$2,000 Fund A Need

Your $2,000 donation helps to fund campus beautification projects that make Pulaski a safe, welcoming, and inspiring space for our students to thrive. From landscaping, playground safety netting, floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, and more - your generosity helps create a place students love to learn and play!

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$1,000 Fund A Need

Every $1,000 moves us closer to our $125,000 goal to fund our world class International Baccalaureate (IB) and Regional Gifted Center (RGC) curriculum resources - giving teachers and students access to the most engaging, rigorous, and future-focused educational tools available.

Currently not available

$500 Fund A Need

A $500 donation brings the Pulaski experience to life through vibrant programs that go beyond the classroom. Your generosity helps fund student enrichment activities that spark creativity, leadership, and school pride, including: the musical theater production, art, physical education programs, sports, band uniforms, cultural events like International Night, and the 7/8th grade Poland trip!

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$250 Fund A Need

Your $250 gift helps make memories — from Field Day and graduations to popsicle playdates, field trips, fun Friday, school dances and class parties. You’re fueling joy, connection, and community all year long!

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$100 Fund A Need

Your $100 gift helps us meet the everyday needs that keep our school running smoothly. It gives us the flexibility to say “yes” when something unexpected pops up - from extra classroom supplies to last-minute event needs. Your gift keeps programs thriving, teachers supported, and students smiling.

Currently not available

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$350 Family Sponsorship w/ Tickets

🌟 Make a Greater Impact — Become a Family Sponsor!

Your generosity makes a difference that shines far beyond Soirée night! As a Family Sponsor, you’ll enjoy special recognition throughout the event — including acknowledgment on event signage, social media, VIP check-in access, and special shout out by Big Mike!

Family Sponsorship Includes:

2 Event Tickets
VIP Check-in line
Event recognition
Complimentary 4-hour open bar
Passed hors d'oeuvres
Petite sweets
Late-night bites
DJ & dancing
Event program
Live & Silent Auction
Fund A Need paddle raise
And more!

⏰ Available for purchase until 2.18.26 at 11:59PM

New this year!!! Casino Games!! Pay to play blackjack, poker, roulette, craps! All proceeds benefit Friends of Pulaski. Every time you buy chips to play, you will be entered into an exciting casino only raffle! Let's go!!!

$120 Early Bird Single Tickets

Early Bird Tickets:

Get your Early Bird Soirée Tickets before the price goes up on 12.1.25!

Ticket Includes:

Complimentary 4-hour open bar
Passed hors d'oeuvres
Petite sweets
Late-night bites
DJ & dancing
Event program
Live & Silent Auction
Fund A Need paddle raise
And more!

⏰ Early Bird pricing ends 11.30.25 at 11:59 PM!

New this year!!! Casino Games!! Pay to play blackjack, poker, roulette, & craps! All proceeds benefit Friends of Pulaski. Every time you buy chips to play, you will be entered into an exciting casino only raffle! Let's go!!!

$120 Buy a Teacher/Staff Member a Ticket

🍎 Sponsor a Teacher or Staff Member to Attend the Saber Soirée!

Help us celebrate the incredible educators and staff who make our school such a special place by purchasing a Teacher/Staff Ticket for the Gala. Your generosity gives our dedicated teachers and team members the opportunity to join in the fun and enjoy a well-deserved evening of appreciation, community, and celebration.

Each sponsored ticket helps offset event costs for the organization, allowing more of the Soirée’s proceeds to directly support our school’s programs, resources, and student experiences.

Sponsorships

$500 Business Supporting Sponsor W/ Tickets

Make a Lasting Impact - Become a Business Sponsor! 2 Soirée Tickets Included

As a Business Sponsor, your company will be prominently featured across all event marketing materials including our auction site, school banners, Friends of Pulaski website, social media channels, and more!

Your sponsorship doesn’t just put your brand in the spotlight - it directly helps raise vital funds that support our students, teachers, and programs.

Business Sponsorship also Includes:

2 Event Tickets
VIP Check-in line
Complimentary 4-hour open bar
Passed hors d'oeuvres
Petite sweets
Late-night bites
DJ & dancing
Event program
Live & Silent Auction
Fund A Need paddle raise
And more!

⏰ Available for purchase until 2.10.26 at 11:59PM

$1,000 Business Leading Sponsor W/ Tickets

Make a Lasting Impact - Become a Leading Sponsor! 4 Soirée Tickets Included

As a Leading Sponsor, your company will be prominently featured across all event marketing materials including our auction site, school banners, Friends of Pulaski website, social media channels, and more!

Your sponsorship doesn’t just put your brand in the spotlight - it directly helps raise vital funds that support our students, teachers, and programs.

Business Sponsorship also Includes:

4 Event Tickets
VIP Check-in line
Complimentary 4-hour open bar
Passed hors d'oeuvres
Petite sweets
Late-night bites
DJ & dancing
Event program
Live & Silent Auction
Fund A Need paddle raise
And more!

⏰ Available for purchase until 2.10.26 at 11:59PM

$2,500 Business Presenting Sponsor W/ Tickets

Make a Lasting Impact - Become a Presenting Sponsor! 6 Soirée Tickets Included

As a Presenting Sponsor, your company will be prominently featured across all event marketing materials including our auction site, school banners, Friends of Pulaski website, social media channels, and more!

Your sponsorship doesn’t just put your brand in the spotlight - it directly helps raise vital funds that support our students, teachers, and programs.

Business Sponsorship also Includes:

6 Event Tickets
VIP Check-in line
Complimentary 4-hour open bar
Passed hors d'oeuvres
Petite sweets
Late-night bites
DJ & dancing
Event program
Live & Silent Auction
Fund A Need paddle raise
And more!

⏰ Available for purchase until 2.10.26 at 11:59PM

$5,000 Business Gold Sponsor W/ Tickets

Make a Lasting Impact - Become a Gold Sponsor! 8 Soirée Tickets Included

As a Gold Sponsor, your company will be prominently featured across all event marketing materials including our auction site, school banners, Friends of Pulaski website, social media channels, and more!

Your sponsorship doesn’t just put your brand in the spotlight - it directly helps raise vital funds that support our students, teachers, and programs.

Business Sponsorship also Includes:

8 Event Tickets
VIP Check-in line
Complimentary 4-hour open bar
Passed hors d'oeuvres
Petite sweets
Late-night bites
DJ & dancing
Event program
Live & Silent Auction
Fund A Need paddle raise
And more!

⏰ Available for purchase until 2.10.26 at 11:59PM

Items For Sale

EVENT NIGHT OFFERINGS

$20 Casino Chips ($100 worth) Plus 1 Raffle Ticket

🎲 Casino Games for a Cause! 🎲

New this year - Casino Games! Pay to play poker, blackjack, craps and roulette with professional dealers in a fun, friendly, and just-for-charity setting.

Here’s how it works:
💵 Buy in to play your favorite games — every dollar goes directly to supporting our school.
🎟️ Get a raffle ticket with every buy-in for a chance to win exciting prizes throughout the night.
🃏 No real gambling — it’s all about fun, community, and giving back.

Everyone’s a winner when we play for our school!

*Pre-purchased casino chips will be given at event check-in.

$50 Casino Chips ($200 worth) plus 2 Raffle Tickets

🎲 Casino Games for a Cause! 🎲

New this year - Casino Games! Pay to play poker, blackjack, craps and roulette with professional dealers in a fun, friendly, and just-for-charity setting.

Everyone’s a winner when we play for our school!

*Pre-purchased casino chips will be given at event check-in.

$30 Heads or Tails Ring (1 ring)

Heads or Tails Game - Hosted by Ms. Mangelsdorf!

Test your luck in our Heads or Tails game LIVE at The Saber Soirée! Join Ms. Mangelsdorf, our beloved host, as she leads the crowd through rounds of coin-flipping excitement.

Here’s how it works:

💍✨Buy your glow-ring now or at the event ... pop it on your finger!
💰 Everyone stands up and chooses to put their hand on either their “head” or “tail.”
🪙 Our host flips a coin for heads or tails— if you guessed wrong, you’re out.
🏆 The last person standing wins the grand prize: $500 in cash!

*Pre-purchased heads or tails rings will be given at event check-in.

$50 Heads or Tails (2 rings)

Heads or Tails Game - Hosted by Ms. Mangelsdorf!

Test your luck in our Heads or Tails game LIVE at The Saber Soirée! Join Ms. Mangelsdorf, our beloved host, as she leads the crowd through rounds of coin-flipping excitement.

Here’s how it works:

*Pre-purchased heads or tails rings will be given at event check-in.

Organizer

Friends of Pulaski Emily Zouras emily@friendsofpulaski.org Chicago, IL http://friendsofpulaski.org

Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible

Background photo by Greyson Joralemon / Unsplash