No More Sidelines
Set The Stage GalaThanks for joining us!
Welcome to the No More Sidelines 2025 “Set the Stage” Fundraising Gala. Please see our program below for schedule, menu, auction items, and more!
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Evening Events
5:00 pm – Welcome by MCs: Andy O’Riley & Dave Kaechele
Tour the Folkert Community Hub
Silent Auction tables open for bidding
Opportunity to participate in raffles for the following:
- 50/50
- Backyard Relaxation Package
- Blackstone Pizza Oven
Try your luck at the game tables! Turn in your blue ticket at the bank for $100 in funny money to get you started.
Strolling Cuisine by Andy Ellis & Dave Farrell
Hors d’Oeuvres
BLT Salad – Roasted pork belly with smoked tomato vinaigrette
Green chili queso with chorizo and chips
Spinach dip with crackers
Cheese Platter
Entrees
Shrimp and Polenta
New York chopped steak with Cacio Pepe sauce
Roasted chicken with lemon herb potatoes
Vegetable medley
Desserts
Assorted Candy
Mini Cupcakes
Warm Cobbler
7:45 pm – Presentations
Joshua Reece, Board President
Cyndi Blair, Executive Director
8:15 pm – Live Auction
Emporium Auction by Maria
9:00 pm – Raffle Winners Announced
9:15 pm – Silent Auction Tables Close
At the close of the tables, the winning bid will be highlighed. You may take your winning bid sheets to the checkout in the silent auction room, any time between 9:15 pm and 11:00 pm.
9:30 pm – Dance the Night Away!
Thank you for celebrating with us at the 2025 “Set the Stage” Gala. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your evening!
If at any point this evening you need assistance, please notify our emcees at the front stage. We are here to make sure you enjoy yourselves!
Raffles and Fun
Poker Chips
Purchase 1 chip for $10.00 or 3 for $25.00. Place ONE of your tickets in the corresponding container for a chance to win the Backyard Relaxation Package! Includes (2) Ozark Trail Zero Gravity Lounge Chairs with carrying cases, 9′ x 12′ Patio mat, and an outdoor stand with 5-piece beverage set.
Blackstone Pizza Grill
Purchase 1 set of cards for $10 or 3 for $25.00. Place ONE of your cards (for each pair) in the corresponding container for a chance to win the Blackstone Pizza Grill!
50/50 Raffle
Tickets $1.00 each
6 for $5.00
Or one arms’ length for $20.00
Game Tables
Tables will be open 6:00 pm to 10:oo pm.
Find the games in the same room as the silent auction items and strolling cuisine.
Bring your blue ticket to the bank (near the bar) for $100 in funny money to get you started!
If you need more cash, make a donation! Visit the bank to purchase additional funny money and get some bonus raffle tickets.
$25 donation = $100 funny money + 1 raffle ticket
$50 donation = $500 funny money + 5 raffle tickets
$75 donation = $1000 funny money + 10 raffle tickets
Live Auction Items
Items available for viewing at the front of the banquet room
1. Hover-1 Alpha 2.0 Scooter
Max speed- 18mph. Max distance- 12 mi. 10in. tires, 264lbs max weight, includes Bluetooth speaker and LED Headlight.
Courtesy of Friends of NMS
Retail Value: $348
2. Antigua – St. James Club
Enjoy 7-10 nights of premium accommodations – family friendly! Nightly supplement: $150 per person
Courtesy of Elite Island Resorts
Retail Value: $3,600
3. Canine Basket
Treat your fur baby with loads of toys, treats, and health-focusted goodies! Stuffed animal friends, tug of war friendly toys, treat tumbler toy, flavorful treats along with a canister to keep those treats fresh! Enjoy long walks with a matching collar and leash set along with 2 styles of portable water bows for your fur baby to stay hydrated. Keep some peace of mind with 6 months of flea and tick preventative.
Courtesy of Lakeshore Animal Hospital
Retail Value: $300
4. Four Tickets to Any Penguin Project Performance of Frozen Jr. (Set 1)
9/6/25 – 9/7/25
Once a year, a magical and touching celebration of the human spirit unfolds at numerous theaters across the country. A group of children in a program called the Penguin Project take the stage to perform a a modified version of a well-known Broadway musical.
Courtesy of Muskegon Civic Theatre
5. Detroit Lions Corn Hole Boards
Handmade, custom corn hole boards, bags, and tumblers, featuring the Detroit Lions. Great conversation piece for your next game of corn hole with family and friends!
Courtesy of Friends of NMS
Retail Value: $400
6. The Club, Barbados
Enjoy 7-10 nights of one-bedroom suite accommodations for up to 3 rooms. Nightly supplement: $150 per person.
Courtesy of Elite Island Resorts
Retail Value: $3,225
7. Framed 3′ x 3′ 10″ Oil Painting by L. Shelly
Gorgeous wall art for your foyer or living room.
Courtesy of the Hines Corporation
Appraised Value: $1750
8. Los Establos, Panama
Enjoy 7-10 nights of luxurious scenic accommodations for up to 3 rooms. Choose one Adventure daily. Nightly supplement: $165 per person.
Courtesy of Elite Island Resorts
Retail Value: $4,350
9. Four Tickets to any Penguin Project performance of Frozen, Jr. (Set 2)
9/6/25 – 9/7/25
Once a year, a magical and touching celebration of the human spirit unfolds at numerous theaters across the country. A group of children in a program called the Penguin Project take the stage to perform a a modified version of a well-known Broadway musical.
Courtesy of Muskegon Civic Theatre
10. Hammock Cove – Antigua (Adults Only)
Enjoy 7-10 nights of luxury water-view accommodations for up to 3 villas. Nightly supplement: $306 per person.
Courtesy of Elite Island Resort
Retail Value: $5,700
11. The Basic Mindset – Mental Strength Training
This training helps athletes, teams, businesses, and organizations create a competitive advantage by establishing a winning mindset.
Courtesy of Basics Sports
12. The Verandah – Antigua (Adults Only)
Enjoy 7-10 nights of water-view suite accommodations for up to 3 rooms. Nightly supplement: $160 per person
Courtesy of Elite Island Resorts
Retail Value: $4,200
13. Matching Flower Basket Sets
A matching pair of beautiful indoor/outdoor silk floer arrangements in wicker baskets.
Courtesy of Deb Davis and Friends of NMS
Retail Value: $250
14. Dr. Pepper – 26″ Mountain Bike
A custom 7-speed Mountain Bike with matching helment. take a ride down by the beach this summer!
Courtesy of Shulz McDonald’s
Retail Value: $125
Thank you for supporting No More Sidelines!
No More Sidelines Greatly appreciates your support. Without your generosity the program would not have grown as it has and continues to.
Heart of Gold Donors
The Robinson Family
Dan and Michele Buckley
Chris and Deb Drake
Heart of Giving Donors
Air & Ground Images
As Clean As New
Aquastar Lake Cruises
AutoZone
Basics Sports
Benson Drug
Blair, Cyndi
Buckley, Dan & Michele
Celebration Cinema
Charles Heating and Cooling
Cox Accounting & Tax Services
DL Morse & Associates, Inc.
Domino’s Pizza of Fruitport
Drake, Chris & Deb
Elite Island Resorts
Farrell, James & Susan
G&L
Gerald R. Ford Museum
Help Michigan Heroes
Jack’s Corner Store
Jumpin’ Jupiter Skate Center
Kaechele, Dave
Lakeshore Animal Hospital
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
Little River Casino
Mart Dock
Muskegon Civic Theater
Muskegon Lumberjacks
Muskegon Museum of Art
Northshore Ace Hardware
O’Riley, Andy
Payment, Cathie
Ray and Sharon’s Flowers
Robinson, Rich & Chris
Sandy’s Harley Davidson of Fremont
Sherman Bowling Center
Shoreline Inn and Conference Center
Shoreline Insurance – Josh Silvis
The Station Grill