# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Love in Action CommUUnity Gala & Awards Dinner
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady is celebrating 125 years in Schenectady! And as part of our celebration, the three people pictured here represent something new and exciting for our congregation. They will all be honored at our Love in Action CommUUnity Gala & Awards Dinner at Union College on Saturday, October 17.

Specifically, they will be recognized for the ways that their efforts have brought Compassion, Justice and Joy — values that are central to the church's Mission — to the wider Schenectady community.

Maura Furey (top) will receive our new Love in Action Compassion Award for her work as a coordinator of StreetSoldiers – Schenectady.

Mark King (center) will receive the Love in Action Justice Award for his leadership of the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy.

And Mona Golub (bottom) will receive the Love in Action Joy Award for her years of curating and producing Music Haven.

You can learn more about these fabulous people and thank them all in person on October 17.

The Gala will be a joyous event and a church fundraiser too. We will gather at 6 pm on Saturday, October 17, at Union College Park Hall, 450 Nott St, Schenectady.

The evening will include:
      - Hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail hour with cash bar,
      - A yummy buffet dinner,
      - Hearing from the three Love in Action Award winners,
      - Highlights of the congregation’s 125 year history,
      - Dancing to live music by the band Arox,
       - Plus a silent auction and quilt raffle.

Tickets to the Gala are $125 per person. Or you can purchase a table of 8 tickets to share with friends, family or co-workers for $900. You can also have a congratulatory message or ad printed in that evening’s program, or simply make a donation if you can’t attend on October 17. The DEADLINE to purchase tickets or order ads is October 9.

More Gala Details

To add to the fun, you can also buy raffle tickets to win a beautiful 77-inch-square, hand-made Quilt. It features a brightly colored heart and light gray background that will look great in any bedroom. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. One need not be present to win.

In addition to honoring our three award winners, we will celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the congregation on October 17. We suggest cocktail party attire — or whatever makes you feel fabulous!

We will gather in the ballroom at Union College’s “College Park Hall,” which is located at 450 Nott Street, directly across Nott Street from the Golub Corporation/Northeast Grocery headquarters. College Park Hall is wheelchair accessible, and parking is available in the college parking lot next to the building, as well as across the street.

Dinner will include vegan and gluten-free options. Perfume or cologne is discouraged due to attendees with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

We hope you can join us and plan to have fun, enjoy dancing and connecting with friends and folks you haven’t met yet!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/love-in-action-commuunity-gala-and-awards-dinner/200030745161005
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, live-music, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Schenectady
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Union College Park Hall, 450 Nott St., Schenectady, NY  12308
- **lat**: 42.82063
- **long**: -73.93365
- **full address**: Union College Park Hall, 450 Nott St., Schenectady, NY  12308, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Love in Action CommUUnity Gala & Awards Dinner being held?
  - **A:** Love in Action CommUUnity Gala & Awards Dinner takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Union College Park Hall, 450 Nott St., Schenectady, NY  12308, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Love in Action CommUUnity Gala & Awards Dinner?
  - **A:** Love in Action CommUUnity Gala & Awards Dinner is organized by Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady - UUSS.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Love in Action CommUUnity Gala & Awards Dinner 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 Schenectady, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Love in Action CommUUnity Gala & Awards Dinner sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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