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Zonta Club of Schenectady

The Zonta Club of Schenectady empowers women through service and advocacy, focusing on gender equality and improving the lives of women and girls in the community and worldwide.

🎉 Enchanment is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Zonta Club of Schenectady&#39;s 5th annual Witches&#39; Masquerade Ball. Rev up your broomsticks for an enchanted evening of fun and fellowship to support our annual scholarship programs.🎉 Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can build a better world for women and girls locally and globally!&nbsp; We&#39;ll keep you dancing all night to live music by the Rhythm, Pilots as you enjoy a fabulous dinner buffet, desserts, photo booth,&nbsp;and an incredible basket raffle, all in support of our important mission!&nbsp; Dress to impress - Costumes are encouraged but not required. We will hold a costume contest for best male, female, and couples costumes.&nbsp; Thank you for supporting our mission - every ticket makes it possible for us to support local students making a difference in our communities!

5th Annual Witches' Masquerade Ball

Take a chance at our MYSTERY GIFT CARD PULL!&nbsp;Pick a $10 Envelope for a mystery gift card valued between $15-25, ot pick a $20 Envelope for a mystery gift card valued between $30-50, all while supporting our annual scholarship program, providing thousands of dollars annually to high school and college students who show a dedication to the ideals of Zonta! &nbsp;Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts to build a better world for women &amp; girls locally and globally! 🎟️ Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference. ✨ Available gift cards include:&nbsp;AmazonMarket 32StarbucksVilla ItaliaDizzy ChickenThe Whistling KettleThe Hollow Bar &amp; KitchenEtsyWalmartTargetStewart&#39;s&nbsp;Ace HardwareDSW ShoesGrouponAND MORE!&nbsp;

Mystery Gift Card Pull - 2026 Witches Ball

Join our Bewitching Basket Raffle for a&nbsp;just $1/chance to win one of 20+ prizes values $50-300, all while supporting our annual scholarship program, providing thousands of dollars annually to high school and college students who show a dedication to the ideals of Zonta! &nbsp;Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts to build a better world for women &amp; girls locally and globally! 🎟️ Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference. ✨ Available Baskets:&nbsp; Esperance Experience Basket $300 Value: Private museum tour and cookie factory tour with tasting for 8, and &nbsp;merchandise &amp; gift cards from Esperance businesses.&nbsp; Maple Ski Ridge Basket $220 Value:&nbsp;Four (4) Single Any Day passes (holidays included) to Maple Ski Ridge, &ldquo;Let it Snow&rdquo; Tote Bag, Maple Ski Ridge swag, and mug set with hot cocoa.&nbsp; Sorella Spa $175 value:&nbsp;Sorella Spa gift card, shawl, and Scentsy candle, and glass ghost travel cup. Sustainable Schenectady Shopper $165 value: Locally sourced pasta, pasta sauce, hot crispy oil, balsamic vinegar, cloth trivet, Swedish dishcloth, cloth dish towels, beeswax wrap, Baking Yesteryear cookbook, $20 gift card Schenectady Trading Co Dinner &amp; A Movie $165 Value:&nbsp;$100 Cheesecake Factory Gift Card, $50 Regal Cinemas Gift Card, variety of movie snacks&hellip; shhh!&nbsp; Pet Lovers Basket $150 Value:&nbsp;$100 Petsmart gift card, cat scratcher, cat bed, and 2 cat toys.&nbsp; Fall Road Trip $150 Value:&nbsp;&ldquo;Lets Get Lost Journal, set of 2 thermal tumblers, canvas tote bag huge assortment of car snacks, and $75 My Fuel gift card from Stewart&rsquo;s Self-Care Basket $145 Value:&nbsp;Variety of locally made bath products from All About Lyric, oversized mug with lemon ginger tea, loofah, soap saver, headband, and journal.&nbsp; Vermont Teddy Bear Reading Bundle $135 Value: Halloween Vermont Teddy Bear Company bear with Life time guarantee, a variety of easy reading books, and kid-friendly snacks. Dogtopia x Tito&rsquo;s Drinks &amp; Swag $125 Value: 1L Tito&rsquo;s handmade vodka, 2 single shot Tito&rsquo;s bottles, Tito&rsquo;s leash, t-shirt, ball cap, sunglasses, koozies, dog bandana, and dog toy. Spicy Margarita Gift Basket $120 Value:&nbsp; 3 spicy jellies, tequila, margarita mix, hot mix, spicy chocolates, cheese board, and&nbsp; Candlelit Love Basket $100 Value:&nbsp;Bottle of Sparkling wine, winter themed wine glasses, PartyLite votive candle holder, and Love wall art.&nbsp; Cocoa &amp; Candles Basket $80 Value:&nbsp;Tealight and votive candle holders from Party Lite, and decadent hot cocoa kit from Pampered Chef Handsome Cock Swag Basket $80 Value:&nbsp;Large canvas tote bag, 2 ball caps, socks, and mug from Handsome Cock Farm Martini Basket $80 Value: &nbsp;1.5L Svedka Vodka, vermouth, martini shaker set, Mezzetta olives, cocktail napkins, olive plate set Cozy Zontian Basket $75 Value:&nbsp; 1 bottle of Merlot, 1 bottle of Pinot Grigio, stemless wine glasses, Zonta Says No wristbands, Amelia Earhart tee (XL), Zonta black crew socks, Zonta Spirit notebook, handmade notecards, and pens Bubbly Bathtime Basket $75 Value:&nbsp;XL sea turtle hamper, XL bath poufs, variety of lotions and body washes Web of Luck $105 Value: Spider web d&eacute;cor with NYS Lottery tickets&nbsp; Cozy Halloween D&eacute;cor Basket $50 value:&nbsp;Fleece Halloween blanket, light up spooky tree d&eacute;cor, happy ghost aroma diffuser with lavender essential oils. Easter D&eacute;cor $50 Value:&nbsp;cute spring salt &amp; pepper shakers, sugar bowl, trinket dish, and decorative baskets with delectable chocolates! Drunken Turtles $50 value:&nbsp;PartyLite Ceramic turtle candleholders, fall d&eacute;cor, and bottle of rose with 2 wine glasses. Movie &amp; Snacks Act II $75 Value: Movie gift cards and snack basket bouquet. Specialty Pasta Basket $50 Value:&nbsp;A variety of high quality pastas and Italian specialty food items.

Bewitching Basket Raffles - 2026 Witches Ball

Join our Spellbinding Raffle for a&nbsp;just $10/chance to win one of five prizes values $375-500, all while supporting our annual scholarship program, providing thousands of dollars annually to high school and college students who show a dedication to the ideals of Zonta! Whether you&#39;re joining us for the 5th Annual Witches Ball or not, you can still support our cause with a raffle ticket purchase - you do not need to be present to win!&nbsp;Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts to build a better world for women &amp; girls locally and globally! 🎟️ Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference. ✨ Available Packages:&nbsp;Proctors Collaborative Premium Ticket Experience ($500 Value):&nbsp;This one is for the arts patrons! Enjoy two (2) premium tickets to an upcoming performance at each of three (3) Proctors Collaborative venues - <a fr-original-style="" href="https://secure.proctorscollaborative.org/overview/alex-torres-and-his-latin-orchestra-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Alex Torres &amp; His Latin Orchestra</a> Saturday, November 7th at Universal Presevation Hall, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://secure.proctorscollaborative.org/overview/the-notebook-2026/?queueittoken=e_collabwaitingroom~ts_1791903306~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_68a8a03fa7e0fe2057fb0bd56daf1fa285fb975199cc0da2d846b518731f0d10" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">The Notebook</a>, December 1st at Proctors Theatre, and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://secure.proctorscollaborative.org/overview/the-magi-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">The Magi</a> Nov 27-Dec 24 at theRep. Golfers Delight ($500 Value):&nbsp;The golf season isn&#39;t over yet! Grab 3 friends and head to the Edison Club in Rexford for scenic fall or spring golfing with this package that includes a foursome of golf, complete with cart rental.&nbsp; Guided &#39;Crafternoon&#39; Party for 8 ($450 value): The perfect afternoon party for you and up to 7 friends at Artistry Studios in Schenectady, or a Capital District location of your choosing (some restrictions apply). We&#39;ll provide everything you need for an afternoon of fun including an indulgent snack board, red &amp; white wine OR a premixed mocktail or cocktail selection, decor, paper goods and 2.5 hours of guided crafting with all the supplies led by artist KP Evans. Choice of craft includes: tie-dye totes or tees, no-knit t-shirt yarn scarves, fabric or paper collage, plastic flower bouquets, or found object mosaics.&nbsp; Stay &amp; Go Weekend Traveler Package ($410 Value): This package is for the adventurer at heart and includes a $100 Southwest Airlines gift card, a $50 flexible travel giftcard, and $200 Visa gift card, as well as stylish travel gear.&nbsp;Pack your functional and stylish&nbsp;convertible weekender bag, throw in a travel tote, and you&#39;re on your way! Witchy Vibes From the Other Side Package ($375 Value):&nbsp;This package has everything you need to kick off spooky season right! Enjoy a 1/2 hour reading with psychic medium <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.katiemanninghilton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Katie Manning</a>, then gather your coven to share your messages from the other side over &nbsp;coffee or cocktails with espresso infused vodka, espresso martini cocktail kit, witchy glassware, candles, Death Wish Coffee, a Polar Camel &quot;Girls Will Be Girls&quot; travel tumbler, witchy coloring set, a fabulous and fancy witch&#39;s hat, and a variety of spooky and sweet fall decor. About Zonta:&nbsp;Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of individuals working together to advance the status of girls and women, with more than 26,000 members in more than 1,100 clubs in 63 countries. We are proud to have one of these clubs in Schenectady since 1927 The Zonta Club of Schenectady currently has over 27 members. The name &ldquo;Zonta&rdquo; is derived from a Sioux word meaning &ldquo;honest &amp; trustworthy.&rdquo; The name &ldquo;Schenectady&rdquo; is derived from a Mohawk word skahn&eacute;htati meaning &ldquo;beyond the pines&rdquo;. The city was founded on the south side of the Mohawk River by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, many from the Albany area. Zonta Club of Schenectady members have a passion for improving the status of women through advocacy. They volunteer their time, talent, energy and resources to participate actively in club projects and to raise money for the Club&rsquo;s annual scholarships, awards and grants which support local women&rsquo;s programs. Local club fundraising also supports the global efforts of Zonta International; both service projects (chosen in harmony with United Nations goals,) projects to end violence against women (ZIAVAW) and educational awards.

Spellbinding Raffles - 2026 Witches Ball

Join our 2026 Witches&#39; Ball Wheel of Fortune for a chance to win one of three cash prizes while supporting our annual scholarship program, providing thousands of dollars annually to high school and college students who show a dedication to the ideals of Zonta! Whether you&#39;re joining us for the 5th Annual Witches Ball or not, you can still support our cause with a ticket purchse - you so not need to be present to win! Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts to build a better world for women &amp; girls locally and globally! 🎟️ Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference. ✨ About Zonta:&nbsp;Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of individuals working together to advance the status of girls and women, with more than 26,000 members in more than 1,100 clubs in 63 countries. We are proud to have one of these clubs in Schenectady since 1927 The Zonta Club of Schenectady currently has over 27 members. The name &ldquo;Zonta&rdquo; is derived from a Sioux word meaning &ldquo;honest &amp; trustworthy.&rdquo; The name &ldquo;Schenectady&rdquo; is derived from a Mohawk word skahn&eacute;htati meaning &ldquo;beyond the pines&rdquo;. The city was founded on the south side of the Mohawk River by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, many from the Albany area. Zonta Club of Schenectady members have a passion for improving the status of women through advocacy. They volunteer their time, talent, energy and resources to participate actively in club projects and to raise money for the Club&rsquo;s annual scholarships, awards and grants which support local women&rsquo;s programs. Local club fundraising also supports the global efforts of Zonta International; both service projects (chosen in harmony with United Nations goals,) projects to end violence against women (ZIAVAW) and educational awards.

2026 Witches' Ball Wheel of Fortune!

Join the Zonta Club of Schenectady as a member and stand with others working to build a better world for women and girls. Your membership supports local scholarships and educational programs on topics impacting women and girls locally and internationally, including climate change, gender-based violence, women in leadership and more! As a member, you help ensure women&rsquo;s rights are recognized as human rights and that women have equal access to resources, leadership, and safety in our communities.

Join the Zonta Club of Schenectady as a member and stand with others working to build a better world for women and girls. Your membership supports local scholarships and educational programs on topics impacting women and girls locally and internationally, including climate change, gender-based violence, women in leadership and more!As a member, you help ensure women’s rights are recognized as human rights and that women have equal access to resources, leadership, and safety in our communities.

Zonta Club of Schenectady

Zonta Club of Schenectady

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5th Annual Witches' Masquerade Ball

Mystery Gift Card Pull - 2026 Witches Ball

Bewitching Basket Raffles - 2026 Witches Ball

Spellbinding Raffles - 2026 Witches Ball

2026 Witches' Ball Wheel of Fortune!

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