Cheers To 50 Years of Transforming Lives!
Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2026
Event Details
Join us for heavy hors d’oeuvres, craft cocktails, and meaningful festivities as we toast to 50 years! Enjoy an evening filled with fun games including our Wine Wall, Art Auction, and Treasure Chest, and leave your mark on our history by contributing a piece to our interactive 50th Anniversary Community Mosaic.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Doors Open for VIP at 4:00 PM)
The Lowlands | 160 Wabasha St S, St Paul, MN 55107
Business Cocktail/Cocktail Casual
— RSVP BY OCTOBER 22 —
Schedule of Events
VIP Arrival
VIP Early Access starts 1 hour early! Step in anytime before general admission to enjoy the VIP Lounge, a complimentary drink, and priority access to all games, auctions, and community art before doors open to all.
General Admission
Doors open! Grab a bite, place your bids, and take your shot at the wine wall and games as the celebration kicks into gear.
Hear from long-time champion Sandy Martin and President & CEO Angie Lewis-Dmello as they reflect on five decades of transforming lives.
Last chance to bid on artwork generously donated by NYFS supporters.
The celebration winds down, but the impact carries on. Grab dessert and your prize before you go.
Evening Festivities
In addition to our program, take part in these special anniversary activities:
The Wine Wall & Art Auction
Take a chance at the Wine Wall, where every bottle is a surprise — cash or debit only — and bid on one-of-a-kind artwork generously donated by NYFS supporters.
The Treasure Chest
Pick your key, test your luck, and discover if you hold the key to a fabulous prize!
The Community Mosaic Project
Leave your personal mark on our milestone by helping us create a collaborative mosaic piece live at the event.
Looking to Sponsor?
Please Partner with us for NYFS’s 50th Anniversary event to gain visibility for your organization while supporting local mental health and youth services.
Questions?
Please contact Pamela Yang at 651-379-3451 or [email protected].
