A Mendocino County tradition returns — join us for the 11th Annual Dining With The Stars Gala.

11th Annual Benefit Dinner • Auction • Dance

For over a decade, Dining With The Stars Gala has been a cherished Mendocino County tradition — a night where our community comes together to celebrate, connect, and give back.

 

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, we proudly invite you to the 11th Annual Dining With The Stars Gala, benefiting the Alex Rorabaugh Recreation Center (ARRC) and the Beckstoffer Gym — a place that has served generations of local families with free, inclusive recreation and enrichment programs.

✨ A night you know and love.

✨ A cause that matters deeply.

✨ A celebration of community at its best.
 

Dining With The Stars Gala — 11th Annual

Location:

Alex Rorabaugh Recreation Center

1640 South State Street, Ukiah, CA
 

This year’s gala promises all the elements that have made Dining With The Stars a favorite — and more:

• Dinner catered by Ellery Clark Catering

• Wine generously donated by Frey Vineyards

• Silent & Live Auctions featuring vacation stays in Mexico, Tahoe, the Mendocino Coast, and Hawaii

• Live music and dancing with the crowd-favorite The Funky Dozen

Whether you’ve attended once or every year, this evening is designed to feel both familiar and unforgettable.
 

Proceeds from Dining With The Stars directly support free ARRC programs that serve our local community, including:

• Open ARRC recreation

• Back to School Bash

• Safe Halloween

• Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities

• City of Ukiah Recreation Programs

• Grace Hudson School activities

• Community-wide family events

Your attendance helps ensure these programs remain accessible to all — today and for generations to come.
 

• $100 per person

• Reserved Table for 8: $700

• Reserved Table for 10: $900

• Dancing Only (9:00–11:00 PM): $15 (available at the door)

👉 Get Tickets — Links Above and Below 

Tickets are also available at Mendocino Book Company.

 

Susie Hardie

Dale Harrison

Dr. Marvin Trotter

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

UVMC Medical Staff

Big O Tires

 

✨ The stars of the evening have always been our community ✨

Thank you for supporting Dining With The Stars year after year. We look forward to celebrating with you once again.