Let's knock it out of the park at Friends of Northside's annual spring fundraiser!!
The event will include a silent auction, live auction and paddle raise.
The funds raised will support several staff positions, Kato's Corner, athletics, fine arts, and student clubs ... just to name a few.
Join us! March 7, 2026
Rizzo's Bar & Inn
3658 N. Clark
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- All tickets include food, desserts, domestic beer, house wine, and access to a candy bar!
- A cash bar will be available for additional selections.
- Parking spaces at the venue are included in the MVP tickets are for sale in GiveSmart on a first come first served basis. Parking spaces are limited.
- Street parking will be available. Rideshares are encouraged.
Dress code is casual - wear your favorite jersey, NCP swag, jeans...whatever you are feeling that night.
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Are you unable to attend the gala? You can still participate in the paddle raise and silent auction!
This year, by participating in the paddle raise, you can help Fund the Future!
Funds raised will support the Northside Fund for Student Opportunity - flexible resources that allow our school to respond quickly to what students need most: classroom support, academic programming, and keeping exceptional educators in place.
Click The donate tab above to Fund the Future!
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Bid on Auction ItemsCan't attend the Gala?
Not able to attend?
Register to participateIf you place the winning bid on a silent auction item, we encourage you to take your item home with you the night of the event.
If you are unable to pick up your item at the Gala (or are not attending), items may be collected on March 9, 10, or 11 from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. or 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the NCP parking lot.
Your NCP student may pick up any non-alcohol items before or after school. All alcohol must be picked up by someone 21 or older.
Items not picked up during these windows will be considered a donation to Friends of Northside, and the item will be re-donated.
Take NCP's faculty & staff