Evening of Opportunity

Fundraising Event in Support of BGCBigs

Opening Doors to Potential

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Bison Lodge, 9430 Scona Rd NW
6:00 P.M. - Doors Open
6:30 P.M. - Program Begins

Join us for BGCBigs’ newest fundraising event, Evening of Opportunity, as we bring Edmonton together to celebrate the power of mentoring and youth programming.

Tickets* are just $150 and include:

One complimentary drink
Live Entertainment by local folk duo Western Thistles
All You Can Eat Appetizers

TICKET BUNDLES

When you purchase 4 tickets, you'll receive 8 complimentary drink tickets.
When you purchase 10 tickets, you'll receive 20 complimentary drink tickets.

* Tax Receipts Available. For ticket bundle purchases, the tax receipt will be issued to the individual listed as the purchaser.

Hosted by Josh Classen, the evening will feature powerful stories, live entertainment, exciting auctions and surprise moments!

Every ticket helps open doors to potential for young people
—don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

Together, we’re unlocking doors to brighter futures for children and youth in our community.

BUY TICKETS TODAY!

ABOUT EVENING OF OPPORTUNITY

Opening Doors to Potential.

Funds raised by this event help us to support more than 4,500 children and youth in Edmonton and surrounding areas through vital programs like mentoring, out-of-school programs, educational supports and youth employment and youth engagement programs.

These programs empower young people to reach their full potential by giving them access to the tools they need to do better in school, make good decisions, form healthy relationships and become active members of their communities.

Together, we're helping young people build brighter futures.

Live Entertainment - The Western Thistles!

Blending old-time roots with modern-day storytelling, The Western Thistles are an Edmonton folk duo known for their clawhammer banjo, rhythm guitar, and rich harmonies. Formed in 2023 by Mark Boer and Sabrina (Bri) Huot-Boer, the duo weaves lived experience into songs rooted in folk, old-time, and country tradition. Their debut album, released in 2025 and co-produced by Miles Wilkinson (Guy Clark, Emmylou Harris), claimed the #7 spot on CKUA’s Top 30 chart in its first week out. With a sound that’s raw, resonant, and heartfelt, The Western Thistles preserve the art of storytelling through music that reflects the rhythms of everyday life.

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 BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area programs that open doors of potential for kids 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
Lift passes for Rabbit Hill Snow Resort & Sunridge Ski Area
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 prize such as Edmonton Oilers tickets or flights to any destination served by WestJet.
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.