Gala Details
Location and Time
Join us on October 12th from 6-10 pm at the Stonehouse at Stirling Ridge is located at 50 Stirling Rd, Warren, NJ 07059. Nestled on 10 acres in the Watchung Mountains, the Stone House at Stirling Ridge provides scenic countryside views in a contemporary setting. A Frank Lloyd Wright design inspiration: its steel, wood, and stone combination come together like a balanced wine. The Grand Ballroom at Stirling Ridge features 16’ ceilings and a series of glass doors and walls that open up to private gardens and fire pits. Doors open at 6 pm and the event ends at 10:00 pm.
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Silent Auction
Bidding begins at 5:00 in the evening on October 5th and ends at 9:00 in the evening on October 12th,. Be sure to set-up text reminders and alerts when you place your bids. At the stroke of 9:00, the highest bidder wins. Prizes will be delivered to the winners between 9-9:15 pm. All prizes not collected within two weeks of the event will be forfeited and reused in support of other events.
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Costume Contest
Each table host will be given a ballot to vote on the best dressed (male and female), the sharpest couple overall, and best shoes! Spectacular prizes will be given!
Music & Photography
We will have a live music and an awesome DJ! Also, we will have both a photo booth in the Grand Ballroom. Most of the vendors helping at this event have been VERY gracious to us. Please thank them and support them in any way you can!
Giving
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and online payments at https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MiriamsHeart/give. Our team will be on hand to help and answer any questions you might have! Can't join us, you can securely give online or mail a check to Miriam's Heart, 215 West Union Avenue, Second Floor, Bound Brook, NJ 08805.
Cigars
We have a cigar bar hosted by the Mobile Cigar Lounge who will cut and light hand-rolled cigars for our guests! Enjoy your smoke at the fire pits and patios surrounding the Grand Ballroom. Even if you don’t smoke, consider grabbing a cigar for a friend or family member as a gift in support of Miriam’s Heart. Cigars and various mini elixirs are free with a suggested donation amount.
Swag
We have a SWAG buffet of items from event sponsors. Make sure not to miss this on your way out! Custom soaps, merchandise, custom baked good, fancy chocolates, and more will be provided for guests to take home!
Drinks & Libations
Enjoy complimentary wine, champagne, beer, and soft drinks at our complimentary bar, along with coffee and tea served with dessert. Bartenders will be on hand if you would like to purchase a cocktail.
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Schedule of Events
6:00 pm Doors Open
6:00-7:00 Cocktail hour
Portraits on entry
7:15 Program
7:30 First Course
7:45 Cigars
hand rolled, lit, and cut for our guests
8:00 Second Course
9:00 Dessert
9:40 Last Call for cigars
9:45-10 Swag Buffet
10:00 Event ends