{"id":175378,"date":"2023-10-30T12:26:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T16:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=175378"},"modified":"2023-10-30T12:26:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T16:26:05","slug":"homecoming-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/vadc\/homecoming-highlights","title":{"rendered":"Homecoming Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Check out what\u2019s in store for the 2023 Best Buddies Homecoming Gala<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddieschampion.org\/vadc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homecoming: Two Parties One Purpose Gala<\/a> is back! This event raises critical funds for Best Buddies programs throughout Virginia and Washington, DC. Read more to find out what\u2019s in store for 2023.<\/p>\n<h3>The Student Dance<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-175379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Student-Dance.webp\" alt=\"Homecoming Highlights Student Dance\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Student-Dance.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Student-Dance-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Student-Dance-150x79.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our students will dance the night away to music from DJ 24\/7 while enjoying pizza, fun, and friendship! There will be fun games and prizes for our school chapters, as well as photo booths, arts and crafts.<\/p>\n<h3>The Gala<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-175382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-The-Gala.webp\" alt=\"Homecoming Highlights The Gala\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-The-Gala.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-The-Gala-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-The-Gala-150x79.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Delicious bites prepared by Chefs and Best Buddies Sous Chefs<\/p>\n<p>Treat yourself to culinary masterpieces created by 11 local chefs and their Best Buddies sous chefs. Each pair will create and serve tasty treats for guests to enjoy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bestbuddiesvadc\/videos\/meet-our-2023-homecoming-gala-chefs-and-sous-chefs%EF%B8%8F-representing-mercy-me-we-are\/707316150794004\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erin T.<\/a> and Robert Curtis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercymedc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercy Me<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bestbuddiesvadc\/videos\/-have-you-purchased-your-tickets-for-the-homecoming-gala-on-november-10thyoull-b\/714208756806988\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Owen C.<\/a> and Jarrad Silver, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silverandsonsbbq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silver &amp; Sons Barbeque<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bestbuddiesvadc\/videos\/meet-our-2023-homecoming-gala-chefs-and-sous-chefs-representing-stellina-pizzeri\/844362577068211\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremiah B.<\/a> and Matteo Venini, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellinapizzeria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stellina Pizzeria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bestbuddiesvadc\/videos\/-purchase-your-homecoming-gala-tickets-today-and-get-ready-to-try-chef-bilal-and\/998916528059867\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connor O.<\/a> and Bilal Wshah, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/washington\/dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four Seasons Washington, DC.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hannah D. and Greg Lucero, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tacobamba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taco Bamba<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Peter W. and Michael Friedman, <a href=\"https:\/\/allpurposedc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All Purpose Pizzeria, Red Hen<\/a>, AP Pizza Shop, and Aventino<\/li>\n<li>Maggie O. and Haidar Karoum, <a href=\"https:\/\/restaurantchloe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chloe<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Alex K. and Joancarlo Parkhurst, <a href=\"https:\/\/eatlafamosa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Famosa<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Abby C. and Grace Shea, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lebanesetaverna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lebanese Taverna<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Patrick W. with Glenn Rolnick and Isidro Ruiz, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carminesnyc.com\/locations\/washington-dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carmine\u2019s Italian Restaurant<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Vince L. and Houman Gohary, <a href=\"https:\/\/rrbitc.com\/catering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bidding on Silent &amp; Live Auction Items<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-175381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Silent-Auction.webp\" alt=\"Homecoming Highlights Silent Auction\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Silent-Auction.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Silent-Auction-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Silent-Auction-150x79.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Launching on October 31 &#8211; bid on dazzling items including beach house stays, Washington sports tickets, and fabulous restaurants knowing that your generosity will support Best Buddies\u2019 mission of inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Coming to the gala? You\u2019ll have the opportunity to bid on some incredible live auction items including a Wine Trip to Tuscany, dinner with Santana Moss at DC Prime with Almes Wine and more!<\/p>\n<h3>The Crowning of our Ultimate Champion of the Year<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-175380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Crowning-a-Champion.webp\" alt=\"Homecoming Highlights Crowning a Champion\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Crowning-a-Champion.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Crowning-a-Champion-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-BBVADC-Homecoming-Highlights-Crowning-a-Champion-150x79.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Champion Candidates commit to raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies throughout their campaign. Champions advocate for the Best Buddies mission and the funds they raise will generate countless opportunities for friendships, jobs, and leadership development. We will honor the Champions\u2019 collective impact and name the ultimate Champion of the Year for Virginia and DC.<\/p>\n<h3>Presentation of the Diane Ray Brown Lifetime of Friendship Award<\/h3>\n<p>During her lifetime, Diane was a significant supporter and volunteer for Best Buddies in the Capital Region. Best Buddies is thrilled to have Tiffany &amp; Co. remember and honor Diane\u2019s incredible and generous life and her enthusiastic passion for Best Buddies\u2019 mission with this award.<\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to see you on November 10 at the Ronald Reagan Building for the Best Buddies Homecoming: Two Parties One Purpose Gala. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddieschampion.org\/vadc\/rsvp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purchase your tickets now!<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out what\u2019s in store for the 2023 Best Buddies Homecoming Gala<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2080,"featured_media":175379,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"vadc-single-post.php","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[504,505],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - 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