Events Details: Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 2025 • 5:00–10:00 PM Venue: Emerald Queen Casino Address: 1820 E 29th St Tacoma, WA 98404 Event Agenda Giving is Good Medicine Unkitawa Annual Fundraising Gala Saturday, November 15, 2025 đź“Ť Emerald Queen Casino – Tacoma, WA (Puyallup Tribal Lands) đź•“ 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Guest Check-In Registration opens and guests arrive Red carpet photo opportunities Background music and light refreshments 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Networking Reception Networking and mingling with sponsors, partners, and community members Silent and online auction opens 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | VIP Dinner Buffet & Program Kickoff Buffet service for food 5:30 – 5:45 PM Opening Welcome & Blessing from a Puyallup Tribal Elder or Tribal Member Acknowledgment of Puyallup ancestral lands 5:45- 6:00 PM: Introduction of Unkitawa & Acknowledgement of Sponsors 6: 00 –6:15 PM : Intro Unkitawa staff & board Brief 6:20 –6:35 PM- Unkitawa Story Video — highlighting programs and community impact 6:35 PM: Special Music Performance (Singer) – Liv Rion 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Comedy Show — Presented by Native Comedy Jam Two Featured Comedians: 45-minute sets each 15-Minute Intermission: MC presents auction highlights & Matching Giving Campaign update Guests may bid online and in-person 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Closing Program & Updates Final auction updates and winner announcements Recognition of donors and sponsors Final call for Matching Campaign donations Closing Song Performance (Singer) – Thank-you remarks from Unkitawa Leadership 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Networking & Community Connection Post-show mingling and photos Optional 20-minute cultural performance (TBD) Attire: Gala / cocktail (come as you are welcome) Parking: Complimentary self-parking at the Event Center; follow signs for Ballroom/Conference Center. Check-in: QR code tickets will be scanned at the door. Have your code ready on your phone. Accessibility: The venue is ADA accessible. For accommodations, email [email protected]. Giving: Every donation is matched. Mobile giving is accepted during intermissions. Auction: Silent auction closes at 9:15 PM (card & digital payments accepted). Age: 18+ recommended due to comedy content. If under 21 years of age, must be escorted to event center with a person 21 or over Photos/Video: By attending, you consent to event photography/videography for Unkitawa communications. Contact: [email protected] | (206) 310-7268 Nov,2025 15 Sat 5:00 PM Giving is Good Medicine An Evening of laughter, healing, & Community- Featuring Native Comedians Emerald Queen Casino 1820 E 29th St, Tacoma WA 98404 Event page Returns policy All sales are final (No returns) Exchange / Upgrade Policy: Exchange / upgrade accepted within the same event (no money back) Click here to go to the eventExchange / upgrade accepted up to 2 hours before the event.
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