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Step back in time and join Open Heart Kitchen for an unforgettable evening of 70s-inspired fun at the 2026 Heart of the Tri-Valley Gala! This annual fundraising event brings together community members, local businesses, and supporters for a night of dinner, live music, dancing, and inspiring stories. Guests will also have opportunities throughout the evening to participate in fundraising activities, including cocktail hour games and raffles, a live auction, and a Fund-a-Need paddle raise all in support of OHK’s mission to provide meals, shelter, and hope to our neighbors in need. 

 

Whether you attend individually, with friends, as a full table of 10, or as part of a sponsorship group, your participation directly helps sustain critical services for thousands of Tri-Valley residents experiencing hunger and homelessness. Dust off your bell-bottoms and get ready for a groovy night with purpose!

Contact

Taylor Davis
Development Officer
(925) 341-7892

development@openheartkitchen.org

Event Details

Friday, September 11th 2026

 

Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery

410 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94550

 

Cocktail attire, groovy 70s fashion encouraged!

 

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Check-in for guests who need a little extra time or assistance

 

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Check-in & cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvres

 

7:00 PM

Dinner & program, followed by live music and dancing

Meal and Beverage Details

Seated dinner service includes a starter course of salad (local baby greens with fuji apples, pepitas, sunflower seeds, and a champagne vinaigrette), freshly baked bread and butter, a dessert course (strawberries and cream cake), and one of the following entree courses which must be selected in advance:

  • Wine-braised short ribs with wild mushroom glacé, savory bread pudding, and roasted mirepoix, or

  • Pistachio-crusted Alaskan cod with lemon-herb butter, farro, and broccolini, or

  • Vegetarian & gluten-free black dahl with saffron basmati rice, raita, ghati, cilantro, jalapeno, green onion, and fried shallot (can be made Vegan with no raita)


A bottle of Chardonnay and Cabernet will be placed at each 10-person table. Additional beverages are available throughout the night at cash bars throughout the venue.

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors

Businesses and individuals committed to joining us in the fight against hunger

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