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Nelson County Community Fund

The Nelson County Community Fund empowers local nonprofits by providing grants to enhance food access, housing security, education, youth development, and health initiatives, fostering a thriving community in Nelson County since 2000.

Join us for a magical evening at the Silver Starlight Opportunity Ball celebrating the 25th anniversary of Nelson County Community Fund (NCCF). Held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the breathtaking Veritas Vineyards and Winery, this gala will feature dinner, wine, music, dancing, as well as a live and a silent auction. The gala runs from 6:30pm until 11:45pm. &nbsp;What to Expect<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A festive autumn evening of music and dancing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A three-course dinner paired with fine wine</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">An exciting live auction with Ken Farmer from PBS&#39;s Antiques Roadshow</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A silent auction featuring regional experiences</li></ul>&nbsp;Why It Matters Since 2000, Nelson County Community Fund (NCCF) has provided more than $2.4 million in grants to local nonprofits, schools, and human serv<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1783286340/wysiwyg/gd3etc5h5zd7mds4kn7b.jpg" style="width: 215px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px 5px 5px; text-align: right; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: right; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 215px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px 5px 5px; text-align: right; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: right;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">ice organizations. This event raises critical funds for NCCF&#39;s important work to support food access, housing security, education, youth development, and health initiatives across Nelson County. For more information about the work of NCCF go to: <a fr-original-style="" href="//nelsonfund.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">nelsonfund.org</a> Ticketing<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All tickets include hors d&#39;oeuvres, three course meal, and unlimited wine</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tickets are available from July 24 at 10am until October 31 at 11:55pm</li></ul>Want to attend with friends? Buy your individual tickets and just include your friends&#39; names on the form when you are checking out.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Early bird tickets at $225 per person will be available until August 31</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Standard tickets at $250 per person</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">VIP tickets&nbsp;at $350 per person&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Includes early entry to the silent auction and access to the VIP lounge</li></ul></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bourbon and cigar add-on&nbsp;$45 per person for early bird, standard, and VIP tickets</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Benefactor ticket packagesfor those who want to get even more out of the evening and provide a great level of financial support to NCCF. There are four benefactor levels:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Aurora $10,000<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Includes: ten tickets; private table in premium location; upgraded reserve wines with dinner; early entry to the silent auction; access to the VIP‑only lounge; VIP parking; one &quot;Morning after&quot; pastry box for ten; one bottle of 25th anniversary wine to take home; one $150 gift certificate to Pippin Hill; and recognition&nbsp;in the event program book</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cosmic $7,500<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Includes: six tickets; upgraded reserve wines with dinner; early entry to the silent auction; access to the VIP‑only lounge; VIP parking; one &quot;Morning after&quot; pastry box for six; one bottle of 25th anniversary wine to take home; and recognition in the event program book</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Galaxy $5,000<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Includes: four tickets; early entry to the silent auction; access to the VIP‑only lounge; VIP parking, one &quot;Morning after&quot; pastry box for four; and recognition in the event program book</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Star $2,500<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Includes: two tickets; early entry to the silent auction; access to the VIP‑only lounge, and recognition in the event program book</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>Bourbon and Cigar Add-On Run<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1784571655/wysiwyg/xkhoyktopmmbzqbnpyno.png" style="width: 121px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 121px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">s from from 10pm until end of the event. Includes two pours of select specialty bourbons (Virginia Distillery Company&#39;s First Cut Cigar Blend Single Malt and Booker&#39;s Bourbon) and one cigar to enjoy on the brick patio or around the fire pits. In case of rain the bourbon event will be moved to the covered porch where cigar smoking is not allowed. Should this happen the cigars will be packaged to take home. Attire Both cocktail attire and formal attire are welcome.Silver sparkles encouraged!&nbsp; Menu Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Passed hors d&#39;oeuvres with sparkling rose</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Fresh mixed greens salad with apples, dried cranberries, roasted walnuts, pickled red onions, goat cheese, and apple cider vinaigrette</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bread basket with whipped salted butter</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Choice of entree served with Veritas Viognier and/or Cab Franc<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pan seared gnocchi with roasted squash, saut&eacute;ed kale, brown butter, shaved almonds (vegetarian, can be vegan upon request)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Steak au poivre over smashed red potatoes with saut&eacute;ed spinach</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Salmon fillet over pomme puree with grilled asparagus and Italian salsa verde</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Assorted desserts: Oreo brownies, lemon bars, toffee blondies and more</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Complimentary Veritas wines available at the bar: Viognier, Cab Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and Momentarius Malbec</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cash bar with premium selections for cocktails</li></ul>Questions or Need Assistance? Call: &nbsp; &nbsp; 202-400-1409Email: &nbsp;nccfball2026@gmail.com Thank You to Our SponsorsWe are grateful to the generous businesses and individuals who make this event possible. Interested in sponsoring? Learn about exclusive benefits, VIP access, and high-visibility branding opportunities by emailing us at: nccfball2026@gmail.com <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1784571430/wysiwyg/tunyslzlysbvpth9zqkz.png" style="width: 354px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 354px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

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