The Golden Ticket will be drawn just before the live auction. The winner of the Golden Ticket Raffle can choose any of the Live Auction items before the auction!

Look for a Golden Ticket sales team during the Gala reception to purchase!

Although tonight's meal is delicious, your entire table can upgrade to a special two-pound Maine lobster Vanilla Bean Poached meal. Complemented with a Maryland crab cake & griddled petit filet, Au Graitin potato, haricot verts, roasted cipollini onion & baby carrots.

Wine Class with Ritz-Carlton Waikiki Sommelier in the Privacy of Your Home

Gather a small group of five of your friends! Spend one hour virtually in your home with Hayden Butler, wine manager and sommelier who works at the Ritz-Carlton Waikiki, for a classy, fun, and educational wine class learning about and tasting great wines from around the world. Hayden manages the wine program and education for his team and chooses pairings for the Ritz-Carlton tasting menus. Sommeliers like Hayden have a love of food, wine, people, and sharing knowledge, so you're in for a treat! Learn about what every person experiences when they drink wine (body, acid, tannin, and sugar) and what to look for when buying wine and pairing it with food.

Includes three white and two red wines personally chosen by Hayden as superior examples of wine, along with a charcuterie/cheese board and 20 wine glasses for sampling each wine side by side. Hayden and the winner will agree on a mutually beneficial date.

Artwork from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Bestselling Book

EVERY home could use these six magical framed prints from the New York Times bestseller and award-winning book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. This auction item captures all the most generous human emotions: kindness, acceptance, freedom, hope, dreams, belief! These whimsical pen and watercolor prints (from London) can be hung together or be shared separately with friends & family. They would go especially well in a nursery or children's room. But don't be fooled by their simplicity. They speak to each of us, whether we are young or old. You will love having this inspiring and beautiful collection.

The publisher's description of the book says that: "Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book, following the tale of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox, and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries. The shared adventures and important conversations among the four friends are full of life lessons that have connected with readers of all ages."

A copy of the book will be available to review on each table. And one lucky person per table will take it home free at the end of the night!

One Foursome at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm Golf Club

Located less than 20 miles from the nation's capital and all it has to offer is a pure golf experience waiting for you at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm. Located on 220 acres of rolling wooded countryside in Montgomery County, Maryland, it redefines the private golf club membership experience. Lengthened to 7,139 yards with a new par-70 design, the course ambles over pristine wooded terrain, with numerous creeks and streams, including the historic Rock Run Stream Valley, one of the main tributaries of the Potomac River.

Great care was taken to incorporate the distinct nuances and indigenous flora of the Mid-Atlantic topography into the course design, to create a compelling and strikingly beautiful playing field for golfers of all skill levels. The course features Bentgrass greens, tees, and fairways with subtle elevation changes and distinctive Mid-Atlantic and Scottish-style bunkering. Maintained to PGA TOUR standards, the course is complemented by an expansive new practice facility.

Includes: Green fees, carts, forecaddie, and gratuity paid at time of use.

Booking window: Ten (10) days.

Valid Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday only after 7/1/2022. Expires 7/1/2023.

Pictures: https://tpc.com/potomac/photo-gallery

Delicious Home Cooked Meal with our LAYC Stars!-

Want to experience a great time with good food and company at home? Look no further than three of LAYC's very own: President & CEO Lupi-Quinteros-Grady, former LAYC President & CEO Lori Kaplan, and Corporate Relations and Donor Events Manager Millie Perez. Chef Millie along with sous chefs Lupi and Lori will prepare a delicious meal of your choosing for 10 in your home. Be ready to laugh, enjoy fantastic food, and learn more about these amazing women who have rich stories to share about LAYC. The dinner will include five bottles of wine. The winner, Lupi, Lori, and Millie will decide on a mutually agreed upon date.

Expires on April 28, 2023.

Our party bus for 20 will pick you and your friends from your place. They will drive you to anywhere in the town or even to any spot you would like to. We offer you simply a limo or party bus ride to the restaurant of your choice. You can completely get a luxurious birthday party setup inside our party bus as well. Our party bus service can also offer you and your little ones a fun ride to the theme parks. Your little ones will surely feel themselves royal, privileged, and out of a fairytale.

Giron's Limo Service provides a diverse selection of limo services or party buses, from a wedding party bus to a stretch limousine. You can have your party in motion with our limo wedding party services accordingly! Club lighting, Bluetooth compatible sound system, and non-alcohol or alcoholic beverages (upon request) are just a few of our awesome amenities. Our highly-trained and courteous chauffeurs possess a deep knowledge of the surrounding suburbs, ensuring you get to your destination hassle-free and on time.

Reservation needs to be made in advance and subject to availability.

A Perfect Place to Meet: The Ideal Retreat Destination in Maryland

Retreat with your team or family at an idyllic waterfront setting in Edgewater, MD. Our "Flight Deck" property is the perfect gathering space. Enjoy the breathtaking and peaceful grounds while taking advantage of the well-appointed meeting and gathering spaces. This mid-century spot features three large meeting areas for group conversations and break-out sessions. Collaborate with ease using our large format smart TV's chromecast/airplay technology. The three-quarter-acre property is perfect for lawn games, outdoor cooking, and team building. The space is also a ten-minute walk to the beach. But there is no reason to leave!

This exceptional space is less than an hour from DC, Tysons, and Baltimore. Catering options are nearby and the fully equipped kitchen makes organizing meals a snap. We look forward to hosting you in one of the region's best kept secrets!

Available October through February. Holiday weekends are excluded. Dogs welcome, but no parties. For the corporate retreat option, it includes two separate days without the overnight. The location is perfect for daytime retreats for up to 20 folks. For vacation overnight, it includes two nights.

Expires December May 1, 2023.

Enjoy a Nationals Game from a Capital One VIP Suite

Spend a fun afternoon with friends and family at the Nationals game in a Capital One VIP suite in Nationals Park! This package includes 16 tickets, a catering menu consisting of a variety of chips, popcorn, peanuts, hot dogs, fresh garden veggies, and an assortment of beer, wine, soda and water. Go Nats!

Nationals vs. Mets game at 4:05pm on Wednesday, August 3.

Vacation in one of South Africa's most diverse conservation regions

Spend six nights (standard room) for two people at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge or the Tented Safari Lodge in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and two game viewings per day on Zulu Nyala Game Reserve are also included.

The Heritage Safari Lodge offers buffet-style meals in the restaurant and has a wide, welcoming veranda, a bar, and a library. Experience the relaxing atmosphere and share good times and conviviality. Be sure to keep an eye out for the impala, nyala, warthog, zebra, blesbok, and Zulu nguni cattle that roam freely on the property. The Tented Safari Lodge has a tennis court, a games room, a bar, and reading lounges to ensure that there's always something to do.

The package does not include airfare, airport transfer, drinks, laundry services, and extra excursions. Trip is valid for two years from the date of purchase and is non-refundable.

Enjoy 7 days in Villa Esperanza, a beautiful three-bedroom, three and a half bath house in Isla Mujeres, Mexico (sleeps six). Located on a landscaped lot with incredible views of the Caribbean, this modern home features materials unique to the region combined with vibrant Mexican colors. Whether cooking in the kitchen, sunning on one of the patios, swimming in a sparkling infinity pool overlooking the sea, or relaxing in the privacy of your bedroom, the sounds and colors of the Caribbean are all around you. The large second-floor main bedroom has a king-sized bed and a private bathroom with a jacuzzi facing the sea, a huge stone-tiled shower, and a beautiful stone vanity. Ample closet space with drawers provides room for all of your belongings. Enjoy your mornings watching the sunrise from your private master bedroom patio.

Expires 2023

Cannot be used for major holidays: Christmas/ New Years / Thanksgiving.

Located on Trout Lake in Diamond Point, New York, this home features four bedrooms, four baths, a gourmet kitchen, a great room, den, game room, and four fireplaces. The wrap-around decks provide lovely views of the lake, while hiking trails, mountain-biking, apple-picking, and leaf-peeping are a short drive away. Enjoy a lovely dinner or a round of golf at the Sagamore Resort on Lake George. The championship golf-course, designed by Donald Ross, has stunning views of the lake and was named one of the "Best Golf Resorts In The Americas" by Golf Digest in 2016. The Sagamore Resort is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award. Includes a one week stay (seven days).

Availability: Fall 2023

MGM National Harbor is a luxury resort and casino in Maryland, just minutes from Washington, DC on the banks of the Potomac River. Experience world-class entertainment and restaurants from the top names in the culinary scene. Use your MGM gift card towards rooms, or at MGM's many shops, restaurants, and bars and lounges. Or use it to relax and unwind with spa and salon treatments! Experience it all.

Gift card will be addressed in the name of the auction winner.

No expiration date.

2 Tickets to the New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) Concert with Special Guests

Join "Block Nation" and see Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, and Danny Wood at DC's Capital One Arena! After the Boston boy band's self-titled debut came out in 1986, NKTOB quickly went on to earn numerous hit singles, among them longstanding favorites like "You Got It (The Right Stuff)," "Step by Step," and "Hangin' Tough." And the party continues with special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley, and En Vogue!

Saturday, July 23. Tickets are for Seats 6 and 7 in Section 3, Row E, near the stage.

This is your opportunity to Make a Difference in the lives of underserved youth in the Washington, DC, area.

This is a 100% tax-deductible donation!

Your donation will support LAYC's high quality, multilingual, culturally sensitive programs that prepare youth of all backgrounds to pursue their educational goals, learn new skills, and become successful adults regardless of immigration status.