Evening of Opportunity
Fundraising Event in Support of BGCBigs
Opening Doors to Potential
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Evening of Opportunity
Presented by Flaman
WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2026
WHERE: Bison Lodge, 9430 Scona Road NW
TIME: 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
DOORS: 6:00 P.M.
Join us on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as the BGCBigs Charitable Foundation proudly presents the second annual Evening of Opportunity: Opening Doors to Potential.
Hosted by everyone's favourite local meteorologist, CTV Edmonton's Josh Classen, the evening will feature a performance by award-winning mentalist Jeff Newman, who will fascinate guests with mind-bending magic, audience participation and humour.
Enjoy delicious food and drinks, exciting raffle prizes and a silent auction.
ABOUT EVENING OF OPPORTUNITY
As the Foundation's signature fundraising event, Evening of Opportunity brings together business leaders, philanthropists, and community champions who believe in the power of investing in young people.
The Foundation exists to help ensure BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (the Agency) can continue empowering children and youth through meaningful mentoring relationships, Club programs, and wraparound supports—today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
Evening of Opportunity isn’t just an event—it’s a movement. Together, we’re unlocking doors to brighter futures for children and youth in our community.
OPEN THE DOOR TO OPPORTUNITY
Partner with the BGCBigs Charitable Foundation as a sponsor of Evening of Opportunity and invest in the future of children and youth in our community.
Your sponsorship helps strengthen mentoring, sustain safe spaces and support the long-term future of BGCBigs—keeping doors to potential open for generations to come.
Entertainment
Think You Know What's Coming? Think Again.
Prepare to question everything you thought you knew with an unforgettable performance by award-winning mentalist and magician Jeff Newman.
Will he predict your decisions before you make them? Read someone's mind? Influence your thoughts? You'll have to see it to believe it.
Known for his engaging blend of mystery, humour, and audience participation, Jeff has amazed audiences across Canada and around the world with performances that leave people laughing, cheering, and asking, "How did he do that?"
Get ready for an extraordinary experience that will be talked about long after the evening ends.
Silent Auction
Bid. Win. Make an Impact.
Our Evening of Opportunity Silent Auction is your chance to take home something special while creating brighter futures for young people in our community. From exclusive experiences and unique items, every bid supports vital programs that open doors to potential for local children and youth.
Browse, bid and know that every winning moment helps a young person build confidence, connection and opportunity.
Items include:
- Gift cards to local venues and restaurants
- Handcrafted local artisan items
- Passes to local attractions and recreation
- Fitness Packages
- And so much more!
Raffle Draw
Unlocking Doors to Brighter Futures
At our Evening of Opportunity every raffle ticket sold is a 'key' to open doors to potential—literally! Throughout the evening, you can purchase keys for your chance to unlock doors displayed on stage. Only special keys will ‘unlock’ the doors, each revealing an exclusive grand prize.
If your special key unlocks a door, you claim the prize!
Every key purchased supports vital programs that help young people develop life skills and realize their full potential.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
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Greg Lindholm Consulting
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