The Gala is LLCC Foundation’s annual fundraiser that features a four-course gourmet meal prepared and served by our Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts students. The Gala is not only hands-on training for students, it is also a fundraiser for the benefit of students and programs at LLCC raising more than $110,000 with approximately 250 people in attendance.

The Gala was held on Saturday May 3, 2025 with the theme Havana Nights. Their premier sponsor was UCB.

Mike & Dianne Matejka
Neil & Patti Williamson
Debbie Bell, Lesa Schaive
Barbara Eades, Karen Sanders, Lesa Schaive
Mayor Misty & Mike Buscher
Kari Allen & Scott Claycomb
Heaven & Megan Kraushaar
Emily Pfeffer, Adil Rahman
Justin & Ann Knoedlar, Jonica & Matt Stark
Geoffrey & Rita Davis
Rick & KIm Lawrence, Randy (back row) & Karan Ross, Back Row: Mark & Lisa Grigiski
Robin & Jim Watts
Elisabeth & Doug Klar
Annette Edwards, Kenny Folkarts
Margaret & Mark Teague
Rhonda & Chris Carter
Samantha & Adalyn Blimling
Gail & Kevin Wasmer
Lynn Giles-Harris, Michelle Pulse-Flynn
Mike Canavan, Mayor Misty & Mike Buscher