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The Local Lights Gala: An Evening of Purpose, Celebration, and Community Impact

  • Writer: prcacademy
    prcacademy
  • 8 hours ago
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Pleasant Ridge Christian Academy is honored to host the 3rd Annual Local Lights Gala, a formal black-tie event benefiting the Lyvonnica McMillian Green Scholarship. This special evening is more than a celebration—it is an opportunity to come together as a community to invest in education, honor service, and uplift the next generation.

Honoring Local Impact

The Local Lights Gala is dedicated to recognizing individuals within our community who lead with compassion, service, and a commitment to making a difference. These “local lights” reflect the heart of our mission at Pleasant Ridge Christian Academy: cultivating faith, character, and excellence while serving others.

Event Details

The gala will be held on:

Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Magnolia Arbor - 771 Railroad AvenueDeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

Guests will enjoy an elegant evening featuring a chef-prepared dinner, live music, an awards presentation, raffle prizes, and both silent and live auctions. The night is thoughtfully designed to foster connection, celebration, and purpose.

A Night That Makes a Difference

Proceeds from The Local Lights Gala directly support the Lyvonnica McMillian Green Scholarship, helping provide educational opportunities for a deserving student at Pleasant Ridge Christian Academy. When you attend or sponsor this event, you are making a meaningful investment in the future of our community through Christian education.

Tickets & Attendance

Tickets for this black-tie, in-person gala are now available. We invite individuals, couples, and groups to join us for an inspiring night that blends elegance with impact.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are grateful for the support of our community partners and invite businesses, organizations, and families to consider becoming a gala sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels, each offering meaningful recognition and benefits before, during, and after the event.

Sponsorship levels include:

  • Diamond Sponsor – $5,000

  • Platinum Sponsor – $3,500

  • Gold Sponsor – $1,500

  • Silver Sponsor – $1,000

  • Bronze Sponsor – $500

Sponsors receive various benefits such as event signage, program recognition, reserved seating, social media acknowledgments, and verbal recognition during the program, depending on the sponsorship level selected.

Join Us

The Local Lights Gala is more than an evening out—it is a celebration of faith, generosity, and community. We invite you to attend, sponsor, or support this event as we work together to shine a light on education and opportunity.

Thank you for partnering with Pleasant Ridge Christian Academy and for helping make a lasting impact through the Lyvonnica McMillian Green Scholarship.


 
 
 

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