Join us for a night of festive fun at the 33rd Annual Paul Ecke Jr. Poinsettia Ball, themed "Tinsel & Tartan," on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 6:00pm. This holiday gala is not just an event—it's an experience! Hosted in the beautifully transformed Gary E. Biszantz Family Gymnasium at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, the evening will sparkle with the spirit of the season.

Start your night with a lively cocktail hour, explore our exciting silent auction and indulge in a sit-down gourmet dinner catered by Behind The Scenes. The night’s impactful program will be hosted by the charismatic Clint Bell, offering you unique opportunities to support local youth. The evening will be decked out with an abundance of Poinsettias, adding to the festive atmosphere, and the night will end on a high note with dancing to the sounds of Kicks Band.

By attending the Paul Ecke Jr. Poinsettia Ball, you’re not just celebrating the season—you’re making a difference. Join a community dedicated to providing quality, character-building programs for all, regardless of their ability to pay. We look forward to sharing this magical evening with you!

Registration now available!  

REGISTER HERE

ENJOY A NIGHT OF HIGH QUALITY FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT

MEET YOUR HOST

Get ready to bid! Meet your host and auctioneer for the evening, Clint Bell. Learn more.

LIVE MUSIC

Dance the night away to energized and fun music by Kicks Band. Learn more.

MEET CHEF MELISSA

Melissa Chickerneo, the Michelin-star executive chef at Behind the Scenes Catering, has provided unforgettable culinary experiences to presidents, athletes and celebrities around the world. Chef Melissa trained at a top school in New York, sharpened her skills at Michelin-starred restaurants and brought her expertise to the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014. 

AUCTION

Contribute to our silent auction and help make a lasting impact—your generosity will support the success of our fundraising event!

VIEW AUCTION FORM HERE

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

The success of this engaging event relies heavily on the generosity and partnership of companies and individuals. We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities, and your sponsorship contributions will be instrumental in helping us raise the necessary funds to provide more opportunities and support to our community.

Click below to see all sponsorship opportunities.

VIEW ALL OPPORTUNITIES HERE

Questions?

All questions about the event, sponsorships or auction activities can be directed to Samantha Beilhart, Development and Events Manager at [email protected] or (760) 942-9622, ext. 1858.