Raise the Spirits: A Masquerade Soirée & Auction

Benefitting the Wiley Elementary Foundation & Cecilia Rawlins Fund

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 7-10 pm | Transfer Food Hall Co. Ballroom

Be a Hero Behind the Mask-4 ways to get involved:

1.  Buy Tickets: 

Step behind the mask and into an enchanting evening at our Masquerade Soirée!  Indulge in a decadent bites buffet curated by Transfer Co. Food Hall Ballroom and sip on craft beverages. Let DJ Supreme set the mood with captivating beats as mystery and elegance swirl through the night.

✨ Highlights include:

• A silent auction featuring rare and whimsical finds
• 3 drink tickets included with price
• A glorious night of dancing with Dance DJ Supreme
• A wine pull with hidden treasures

Dress to impress, in your semi-formal attire, conceal your identity, and prepare for an unforgettable night of intrigue and celebration.

Tickets are $75/person (if you are going to buy 2 tickets and donate a teacher ticket it is worth considering a sponsorship)

There is also an option to purchase a ticket to support a teacher in this night of mystery!*

2.  Donate to the Silent Auction:

Google Form to Submit Auction Item

3.  Bid in the Silent Auction 

Bid Here!
(Make sure to toggle to auction at the top where it says donate/auction)

Step into the intrigue of our Masquerade Soirée and discover treasures waiting to be revealed in our silent auction. From whimsical experiences to coveted local finds, every bid helps fund enriching the lives of our elementary schoolers.

The Wiley Soirée online silent auction is live until the evening of Saturday, October 25th at 8:30pm.  

4.  Sponsor the Event 

Our Masquerade Soirée is more than an evening of elegance and enchantment—it’s a celebration of community and a commitment to enriching the educational experiences of our elementary schoolers. With over 120 engaged parents and supporters in attendance, this event offers sponsors a unique opportunity to showcase their brand in a warm, family-focused setting. Each sponsorship level unlocks visibility, gratitude, and connection—whether through signage, social media, or on-site presence. By supporting this cause, you’re helping dreams take shape behind every little mask. Join us in making magic happen.

All Sponsorship levels include at least 2 tickets.

Sponsor opportunities to the right.

SPONSORS:
The Grand Mask:
Michael & Helen Trask

Midnight Mask:
The Talley Family
The Dillon Family
OakLake Management Consulting
The Kelly/Epperson Family

Gilded Glimmer:
The Hamrick Family
Peter Webb & Jessica West
Madigan Realty Co.
Jokisch Coaching
The Goodman Family

Whispered Whimsy:
Sam Hamadani & Christopher Detwiler
Gabriel McGrew & Michael Osborne
Steele Residential
Jackie & Wes Johnson
Epstein Sherlin, PLLC Law Firm
The Wetzel Family
Carly & John Demler
American Cedar & Millwork
Jessica Campbell & Jason Brown
The Singler Wilkins Family
Yellick Family
Jake and Riane Wubbenhorst
The Pettibone Family
Eric Swan
Lee & Steph Styers
Rebekah Noulles & Chris Smith
MontgomeryChoi
Christian Broyhill Swan

In Kind:
Strong Arm Baking Co.
The Raleigh Wine Shop
Slim's Dive Bar

Why Your Support Matters

Proceeds from the Soirée benefit Wiley's Cecilia Rawlins Fund and the Wiley Elementary Foundation—directly supporting our school in areas beyond the PTA’s scope. Help us make a difference! All proceeds from this event and auction are shared 50-50 by the organizations. 

Parking 

Transfer Co. Food Hall offers a surface lot, but it fills quickly since it’s shared with all patrons. Free street parking is available nearby on East and Davie Streets, with decks like Moore Square (233 S. Wilmington St.) and Dillon (223 S. West St.) just a short walk away. Since parking isn’t reserved, we encourage ride sharing—it’s the easiest, safest way to arrive, and perfect if you plan to enjoy more of downtown Raleigh before or after the soirée. 

The Party Continues...

Slims is having a Tarantino-themed DJ night (playing songs from Quentin Tarantino films (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Reservoir Dogs, and Jackie Brown). Mention the Wiley Soirée fundraiser for free admission! He will be playing until midnight and they will be open until 2am.

Questions about all things Soirée? Contact:

Riane Wubbenhorst at rianewubbenhorst@gmail.com/ (502) 718-0504

Eleanor Talley at ceciliarawlinsfund@gmail.com / (703) 772-9740 

Lyndsay Hanna at WileyElementaryFoundation@gmail.com / (919) 600-1323

*All donations collected for the Donated Teacher Tickets will first be used to cover the costs of any Teachers to attend the event. If contributions exceed what is needed for this purpose, any excess funds will be used by the Wiley Elementary Foundation and Cecilia Rawlins Fund to support other programs in need through our charities. Contributions are solicited with the understanding that the Wiley Elementary Foundation and Cecilia Rawlins Fund may apply any extra funds to further our missions, at their discretion