"Groovin' for Good" 70s Gala for Child Abuse Prevention
Date and Time
Saturday Jan 17, 2026
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
January 17, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with VIP cocktail hour at 5:00 p.m.
Location
Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa
Fees/Admission
$150 per ticket Sponsorship levels range from $250 to $12,000; each tied to a specific program impact: from trauma-focused therapy and emergency shelter meals to kinship family support and crisis kits for children.
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Contact Information
Krista Post
Development Director
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Description
This unforgettable evening will transport guests back to the disco era for a dazzling night of dinner, dancing, live music, and exclusive auction items: all in support of MCS’s mission to protect children, prevent abuse, and promote healing through essential programs such as trauma-focused therapy, shelter, family support, and personal safety education. Attendees will also hear powerful stories from families whose lives have been transformed by Manatee Children’s Services. Guests are encouraged to dress in cocktail attire or 70s-themed semiformal wear. Those who dress in themed attire can choose to enter a fun and spirited costume contest where winners will receive fun prizes.
