🌞 Celebrate Summer & 25 Years of Sturgeon City Magic! 🌞

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6, 2025, as Sturgeon City invites you to a very special Summer Bash! This isn’t just a fundraising event; it’s a celebration of summer’s joy, our 25th anniversary, and the unveiling of a donor wall honoring our top-levels of incredible supporters!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we commemorate a quarter-century of providing enriching environmental education experiences to our community.

Get ready to:

• Dance the night away! The soulful and electrifying tunes of The Holiday Band will fill the air, creating the perfect summer vibe.
• Toast to 25 years! Your ticket includes one free drink ticket per person, allowing you to celebrate Sturgeon City’s milestone anniversary.
• Witness the unveiling of our Donor Wall! We will take a moment to celebrate and recognize the generous support of our top levels of donors, who have played an integral role in our 25 years of success.
• Support our mission! By joining us, you’re directly contributing to Sturgeon City’s continued efforts to provide vital educational programs for our community.

Ticket Information:

• $40 per person
• $75 per couple

Every ticket purchased helps ensure Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center can continue to thrive and expand its programs for years to come.

Don’t let summer fade away without a grand finale! Join us for an evening of music, celebration, and community spirit as we honor 25 years of Sturgeon City’s impact. Let’s create memories that will keep the summer spirit alive all year long!

Thank you to our 2025 Silent Auction donors:
One night stay at Home2Suites Jacksonville, NC – Donated by Home2Suites
Four hour boat tour for up to 6 guests valued at $500 – Donated by Topsail Island Tour Service
Print Photo on canvas of pelican’s in the New River – Donated by Ralph Leeds of RiverDancer Photography
Super 10 Jumper Pack w/ pizza birthday party at Altitude Trampoline Park Jacksonville, NC value of $299 – Donated by Altitude Trampoline Park Jacksonville, NC
Three month gym membership with one personal training session gift basket to Onslow Fitness – Donated by Onslow Fitness
Dinner for two smores gift basket to Texas Roadhouse Jacksonville, NC valued of $60 – Donated by Texas Roadhouse Jacksonville, NC
Bogue Sound Distillery gift basket valued at $70 – Donated by Bogue Sound Distillery
60 minute Swedish Massage value of $80 – Donated by Beauty Elements
Brow Wax and Brow Tint by Leanna value of $37.50 – Donated by Beauty Elements
Express Facial with Sydney value of $60 – Donated by Beauty Elements
Express Dermaplane by Molly value of $80 – Donated by Beauty Elements
Brow Wax and Brow Tint by Sadie value of $37.50 – Donated by Beauty Elements
Relaxing Spa Facial with Rebecca value of $80 – Donated by Beauty Elements
Gift Basket from Port City Java Jacksonville valued at $70- Donated by Port City Java Jacksonville
Hope for the Warriors gift basket with hat, tumbler with Bluetooth speaker, t-shirt, and fleece jacket – Donated by Hope for the Warriors
Gold’s Gym Jacksonville 3 month membership gift certificate value of $179 – Donated by Gold’s Gym of Jacksonville
Napa gift bucket with premium car care kit by Griot’s Garage value of $183 – Donated by Napa of Jacksonville
Cheddar’s gift basket with $50 gift card – Donated by Cheddar’s of Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville Ospreys’ gift set of 2 baseball themed Swig Life tumblers, Jacksonville Ospreys’ hat, American flag towel, and Jacksonville Ospreys’ pennant valued of $135 – Donated by Jacksonville Ospreys
3 month membership to Onslow Fitness gift basket value of $150 – Donated by Onslow Fitness
Handmade Sterling Silver 7″ bracelet value of $100 – Donated by Barbara Arnett
Handmade pottery bowl, mug, and plate value of $75 – Donated by Joe Thurber
Handmade Organic Goats Milk Soap and Bath Bombs, Handmade and hand painted decoupage shells and oysters – Donated by Sonya Howes
Car care gift basket with free oil change and tire rotation at Westgate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Burgaw – Donated by Beverly Barr