11th District Annual Christmas – Hanukkah Celebration Supporting Veterans at Lafayette Grande Banquet Facility – Traveling Chef Catering – Pontiac, MI

Join Us for the 4th Annual 11th District Christmas-Hanukkah Celebration!

Date: December 11 (Thursday) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (Note: doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

Location: The Lafayette Grande, One Lafayette St., Pontiac, MI 48342

Fabulous dinner buffet with all the Holiday trimmings:

• Hand-carved Roast Beef Au Jus
• Chicken Marsala
• Bowtie Alfredo with Vegetables
• Full Appetizer Buffet
• Full Dessert Buffet
• Complimentary Coffee, Tea, and Soft Drinks
• Cash Bar

LIVE MUSIC

Attire: Festive Business Casual

Giving Back: This season, we will support our local Veterans.

Two words that should never go together: HOMELESS VETERANS.

We are working with The Volunteers of America - Detroit Veteran Housing Program.

The 11th Congressional District has a Special Amazon Wish List set up for our event. Follow this link for the Wish List.

Coats and boots are not on that list, but they are the two most requested items this time of year - especially in larger sizes. Please bring coats and boots with you on December 10.

REMEMBER: Items ordered on Amazon will be delivered to YOUR address. Please bring your items with you on December 10th.

The VOA - Detroit Veteran Housing Program has also set up a direct link for cash donations. Follow this link for cash donations.

EARLY-BIRD Pricing Ends November 15, 2026

Ticket prices start at $30 (for students)

Sponsorships start at $100

NOTE: NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. All registrations will end at noon on December 9 (Wednesday) so the caterer has a HARD COUNT. Holders of student tickets must present a current student ID at the event venue sign-in.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS FUNDRAISER WILL SUPPORT CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATES

We offer 4 Levels of Sponsorship (use Eventbrite or pay by check).

• Platinum - $500 (includes 4 event tickets and five minutes to speak)

• Gold - $400 (includes 4 event tickets)

• Silver - $200 (includes 2 event tickets)

• Bronze - $100 (includes 1 event ticket)

~Each sponsorship will include the sponsor's name on the event invitation with link to sponsor's website or social media.

~Also your sponsorship will be proudly listed on the 11th's website (www.MI11CD.com), recognized at the December 10th event, and included in all event related District email blasts.

SPONSOR LIST

Platinum Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

To pay for sponsorship by check, please contact the 11CDRC Chair, Debbie O., at (248) 313-8833.

If you can not attend but would like to make a donation to the 11th District, use this Eventbrite registration link. If your donation is to support student tickets or Detroit's homeless veterans, please note this in the comment section during checkout.

Questions: Call 11th District Chair Debbie Oestreich at 248-313-8833