# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Thisability Friendsgiving Gala OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: You're Invited to the 2026 ThisAbility Friendsgiving Gala! 🎶🍷
Join us for an evening of great food, live entertainment, community, and purpose as we come together to support ThisAbility's programs and services for children and adults with disabilities and their families.
Enjoy:
🎶 Live entertainment by JTucker & The Krewe
🍽️ Buffet Dinner
🍷 Wine available for purchase (VIP guests receive two complimentary wine tickets)
🎟️ Silent Auction
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
👔 Cocktail Attire
🔞 Adults Only (18+)
🌟 Open to the Public
Whether you're attending with friends, family, coworkers, or reserving a table, your support helps ThisAbility continue providing inclusive programs, resources, and opportunities throughout our community.
🎟️ Ticket Options
• General Admission — $50
• VIP Admission — $75
• Reserved Table for 8 — $400
• VIP Table for 8 — $600
💙 Sponsor a Seat at the Table
Help us make sure everyone has a seat at the table.
This year, we're launching our Sponsor a Seat at the Table campaign to help adults with disabilities attend the Friendsgiving Gala who may not otherwise be able to participate because of financial or transportation barriers.
For just $50, you can sponsor one guest, providing them with dinner, live entertainment, and an evening of inclusion and community.
Our goal is to sponsor 20 guests.
Sponsorship Opportunities
💙 Sponsor 1 Guest — $50
💙 Sponsor 2 Guests — $100
💙 Sponsor 4 Guests — $200
💙 Sponsor a Table (8 Guests) — $400
💙 Sponsor All 20 Guests — $1,000
Business Sponsors
Businesses sponsoring one or more guests will be recognized on our social media and thanked for helping make inclusion possible. Additional recognition opportunities are available.
Individual Sponsors
Individual sponsors may include a personal note or words of encouragement that will be shared with the guest they sponsor.
Every sponsorship helps create an evening where everyone feels welcomed, included, and valued.
🤝 Event sponsorship opportunities are also available! Please contact me for a sponsorship packet.
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer or purchase tickets at:
https://www.thisability.org/event.../friendsgiving-gala-1
To sponsor a guest, become an event sponsor, donate a silent auction item, or learn more, contact:
📧 TaraSample@thisability.org
📞 804-926-8101
Together, we can make sure everyone has a seat at the table. 💙🍂
#ThisAbility #FriendsgivingGala #SponsorASeat #Inclusion #DisabilityInclusion #Fundraiser #Community #PetersburgVA #LiveMusic #SilentAuction #GivingBack
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chesterfield/thisability-friendsgiving-gala-open-to-the-public/200030515233645
- **Event Categories**: thanksgiving, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chesterfield
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Reserve at the Highlands
- **lat**: 37.332695
- **long**: -77.52936
- **full address**: The Reserve at the Highlands, 8136 Highland Glen Drive,Chesterfield,VA,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Thisability Friendsgiving Gala OPEN TO THE PUBLIC being held?
  - **A:** Thisability Friendsgiving Gala OPEN TO THE PUBLIC takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Reserve at the Highlands, 8136 Highland Glen Drive,Chesterfield,VA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Thisability Friendsgiving Gala OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
  - **A:** Thisability Friendsgiving Gala OPEN TO THE PUBLIC is organized by ThisAbility Special Needs Family Support.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Thisability Friendsgiving Gala OPEN TO THE PUBLIC is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chesterfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Thisability Friendsgiving Gala OPEN TO THE PUBLIC sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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