Join us for Ginkgo Gala 2025!

April 26, 2025
St. Joseph’s Art Society

Join us for our annual spring event, when we come together to share purpose, connection, and inspiration in support of the next generation of PKS students. All funds raised at the event benefit the Opportunity Fund, which strengthens our Adjusted Tuition program.

We invite you to participate in an An Enchanted Evening where stories come to life and the spirit of our community shines.

Program

  • 6:00 pm  ALUMNI & SPONSORS RECEPTION

    A special opportunity for event sponsors and alumni families to gather and raise a toast together.

  • 6:30 pm DOORS OPEN

    Eat, drink, connect, celebrate, discover, be inspired, share in the auction excitement, and get up on the dance floor! No formal seated dinner, but ample food and drinks, so plan to stay for the whole affair!

  • 10:00 pm EVENING ENDS

Provisions

Savor incredible global flavors and an open bar! We'll feature multiple stations with hundreds of hearty bites and appetizers, along with a dessert bar. Vegetarian options will be plentiful.

Tickets

General admissions are $250 until April 1, and $300 thereafter. PKS is committed to making this event accessible to everyone; contact Gillian Wilson for a special discount made possible by generous sponsors.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors receive two event tickets, recognition on all event materials, and an invitation to the pre-event reception. Fully tax deductible except for $250 per attendee ticket.

  • Celebration 庆典 $10,000
    Bring our community together for an evening of shared purpose in support of the next generation of PKS students. Lead the celebration!

  • Inspiration 灵感 $5,000
    Support at this level is equivalent to three local field trips, where students experience hands-on learning and create memories that inspire a lifetime of curiosity. Spark inspiration!

  • Gratitude 感恩 $2,500
    Support at this level is equivalent to an annual pediatric first aid certification for every teacher. Share in gratitude!

  • Joy 欣喜 $1,000
    Support at this level is equivalent to the cost of seedlings, soil and new gardening tools for our outdoor learning program. Nurture the joy!

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Our Generous Supporters

Celebration
Jed Lau & Elisa Wong

Inspiration
Kirsten Malm & Mark Roche
Nancy Hang & Alex Le
Theresa Johnson & Brian Mariner
Wendy & Will Wong

Gratitude
J.J. Panzer & Michelle Beringer
Kirk Land and Family
Robert & Patrika Tsai and Family

Joy
Angela Chan & Hubert Tong
Annie Fu & Jason Liu
Grace Huang & Kevin Crabtree
Hope Meng & Jeremy Hermann
Joanne Wan & James Yu
Lena Tjosvold & Ben Barclay
Mary & Tom Mercer
Monica Fung & Simone Gammeri
Ting Chen & Craig Wickersham

Ticket Sponsors
Alex Shih & Naomi Lau, Aliya Sana & Chris Saad, Andrea & Frank Tucker, Annie Fu & Jason Liu, Anonymous, Charlotte Wang & Mike Chen, Chian Gong & Adrian Graham, Cindy Tse & Jin Sha, Elaine & Patrick Szeto, Jason Williams & Matt MacInnis, Jen & Albert Chen, Jennifer Lin, Kai Chan & Jean-Denis Grèze, Mary & Tom Mercer, Melissa & Andy Kim, Michael Honeyman & Jaya Savkar, Minhua Zhu, Molly & Winston Wang, Terence & Elizabeth Fung

The Ginkgo Gala Team
Jeremy Bailey, Christina Chiou, Michelle Eggen, Grace Huang, Melissa Kim, Ryan Lenox, Betty Luk, Aliya Sana

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • This event is for everyone! Contact gillian.wilson@presidioknolls.org for information.

  • Yes! We love to share the PKS magic.

  • There won’t be seated dinner service, but the venue has a delightful collection of sofas, seating nooks, chairs and benches. In the spirit of coming together, we encourage mingling and dancing, with standing tables to hold your drinks.

  • Thank you for considering the donation of a good or service to PKS! Vacation homes, sports tickets, professional services, dining experiences, and children's events are all examples of items our families love.

    Contact mikhal.bouganim@presidioknolls.org

  • Reach out to mikhal.bouganim@presidioknolls.org.