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Saturday, November 28, 2026   |   Rudyard Community Center   |   Doors at 5

A Knight BeforeChristmas

Dinner, a Christmas tree auction, and a live auction for North Star Public Schools.

WhenSaturday, Nov 28, 2026Doors at 5:00 pm. Add to calendar
WhereRudyard Community CenterRudyard, Montana
Cost$400 a table of 8Gold $700, Platinum $1,000. Dinner included.
BenefitsNorth Star Public SchoolsHosted by the North Star Foundation, a 501(c)(3)

The night

Come as you are.

Bowls of spaghetti and chicken alfredo, garlic bread, and candles on a white tablecloth

Italian dinner

A row of decorated Christmas trees, each with a placard on an easel

Christmas tree auction

Bid paddles raised at dinner tables while an auctioneer works the stage

Live auction

A roll of raffle tickets on a tablecloth beside a jar of cash and a candle

Raffle and games

  1. Doors open
  2. Dinner
  3. Tree and live auction
  4. Raffle drawings

Times may change.

Why we're doing this

The school budget covers the basics. This night pays for the things that make a small school worth choosing.

Every dollar goes to the North Star Foundation. This year's priorities:

Shop and science equipment

An activity van

13 to 15 passengers, for trips and competitions.

High school hallway flooring

Serving to improve, enhance, and support the educational opportunities of students in the North Star School communities of Kremlin, Gildford, Hingham, and Rudyard. North Star Foundation mission

Tables

Twenty-four tables of eight. Platinum sits closest to the stage, then Gold, then Silver. The map updates as tables are reserved.

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Stage and auction block
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Silver
$400
  • Dinner for eight
  • Your name on the table
Gold
$700
  • Everything in Silver
  • Closer to the stage
  • Logo in the program and on screen
  • Thank-you on Facebook
Platinum
$1,000
  • Everything in Gold
  • At the stage, served first
  • Logo on the banner and program cover
  • Thank-you from the stage
Tables of 8

Sold whole

Bring your family or crew, or split one with the neighbors.

4 staff tables

Sponsor a staff table

Buy a table at any tier and North Star staff members sit in your name. Our goal is four.

Reserve your spot

Call or text the committee and we'll hold your table. Cash or check to the North Star Foundation.

406-945-7295

North Star event committee

Or talk to any committee member.

Or fill this out and send it as a text

Opens your messages app. Nothing sends until you hit send.

For businesses and alumni

Put your name in front of the whole North Star community and fund the schools at the same time.

Commit by Friday, October 30 to be in the printed program. Call or text 406-945-7295 and we'll pick it up.

The tree auction

Decorate a tree in your style. A tractor tree from the dealership, a camo tree from the sporting goods store, a tree full of gift cards from the bank.

  • Your name at the tree, in the program, and from the stage.
  • The winning bidder takes it home that night.
Text us about a tree
Three business-themed Christmas trees: tractors and burlap, camo and hunting tags, silver with gift cards

Sponsors and donors

Listed here and in the printed program.

Your name could be first. Call or text 406-945-7295.

Questions

What should I wear?

Come as you are.

Is there a bar?

Yes. A cash bar, catered by a local bar.

How do I pay?

Cash or check to the North Star Foundation.

Is it tax-deductible?

The North Star Foundation is a 501(c)(3). You'll get a receipt.

Where does the money go?

To the North Star Foundation, for North Star Public Schools.

I can't come. Can I still help?

Yes. Donate a prize, an item, a tree, or a gift. Call or text 406-945-7295.

What if the weather turns?

Any change goes on the North Star Knights Facebook page and out by text to everyone who reserved.

Who is putting this on?

A volunteer committee, hosted by the North Star Foundation. Names are below.

Who's behind it

Event committee

  • Andrew Glennie
  • Alissa McClendon
  • Amanda Petrick
  • Chad McCormick
  • Karston Donoven
  • Lindsey Wendland
  • Melissa Kapperud
  • Tina Wood

Want to join the committee or help with the event? Text us or call 406-945-7295.

North Star Foundation board

  • Katie Sattoriva President
  • Travis Borlaug Vice President
  • Margie Chinadle Secretary
  • Carol Tempel Treasurer
  • Sharon Spicher Director
  • Darren Stevenson Director
  • Jennifer Redding Director
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