Gala

Our third and final fundraiser for the school year is an auction and adults only party! The most recent fundraising Seaside Soirée gala took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Bali Hai Restaurant. Save the date for the 2026 gala — Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3-6pm. More information to be announced soon.

In 2025, the sold-out gala was held at the iconic Bali Hai right on the water. Barnard parents, guardians and friends joined Principal Chao, Coach MJ, Ms. Estrella, Liu Laoshi, and other Barnard teachers, staff, parents and friends for fun, dancing, and bidding! The gala had plenty of free parking directly in front of the restaurant, a 360-degree photobooth, a typewriter poet, delicious food, drinks, exclusive silent and live auctions! Congratulations to David S. of House of China, for winning the $1,000 raffle grand prize!

Menu:
House blend local greens, li hing mui vinaigrette (vegetarian)
Island style macaroni salad (DF, vegetarian)
Huli rubbed and pineapple-rum glazed pork loin (GF, DF)
Herb roasted chicken (GF)
Macadamia nut mahi mahi, pickled mango sauce (DF, GF, contains nuts)
Pan Asian stir-fry vegetables (DF)
Vegetable fried rice (DF, vegetarian)
Bread and butter
Mini chocolate mousse cups & fruit tarts
Local Beer from Societe Brewing Company
Red, white, rosé wines
Coffee, hot and ice tea

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Here are some pictures from our recent galas!

Thank you to our Gala 2025 sponsors! Click on logos to visit their websites and learn more.