Sip, Shop and Support at the 2025 Girlfriend Gala

Grab your girlfriends and get ready to Sip, Shop, and Support! 💕 On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts chats with Ashley Richter from United Way of Lee County about one of the most fun fundraisers of the year — the Girlfriend Gala!This event is a true ladies’ night out, filled with delicious food, drinks, raffles, silent auctions, live music from Kathy and Dre, and a variety of exciting vendors — from tarot card readings and color analysis to a dry head spa experience by Sleek Hair Salon and Scalp Spa, this year’s presenting sponsor.All proceeds benefit United Way’s 2025 Annual Campaign, supporting local nonprofits and programs that make a real impact in Lee County.🎟 Event Details:📅 Thursday, November 20🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30)📍 Dixon Elks Lodge💲 $50 per person or $375 per table of eight🎟 Purchase tickets: https://unitedwayofleecounty.org💻 Can’t attend? Support the cause through the United Is the Way Virtual Silent Auction, open November 20–23!👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more local stories from Rock Falls and beyond.🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:00:41 – 01:23💃 What Is the Girlfriend Gala?01:23 – 01:56🎟️ Details about food, drinks, raffles, live music, and how the event supports United Way.01:56 – 02:36💖 Supporting the Community02:36 – 03:31🕰️ History of the Event03:31 – 04:12🌸 How the event adapted during COVID and came back stronger with live music and new experiences.04:12 – 05:15🎶 New Features & Planning Ahead05:15 – 06:18🤝 Sponsors, donations, and new additions for 2025, including Sleek Hair Salon, tarot readings, and color analysis.06:18 – 07:21🛍️ Vendors & Auctions07:21 – 08:01🎁 Holiday Giving & Community Support08:01 – 09:07📅 Event Details & How to Attend 09:07 – 09:43🌐 How anyone in the Sauk Valley area can participate online and support United Way.09:43 – 10:25Follow us on all social media platforms below:https://www.facebook.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.youtube.com/@radarfreepresshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0dOeaVg1JI0ump4iD0rIHkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/along-the-rock/id1773156790https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-along-the-rock-245007958/https://rumble.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.tiktok.com/@radarfreepresshttps://x.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.instagram.com/radarfreepress/https://www.threads.net/@radarfreepress#united way of lee county #girlfriend gala #lee county events #sauk valley events #fundraiser #ladies night out #dixon il events #community fundraiser #silent auction #local nonprofits #women supporting women#giving back #lee county community #holiday charity event #dixon elks lodge #2025 events #community impact