Reach for the Stars Gala

Side by Side’s Reach for the Stars Denim & Diamonds Gala has been named a Hot Ticket and voted Best of the County Gala by Marin Magazine — and it’s shaping up to be the event of the season!

Mingle with fellow supporters in your finest denim and sparkling diamonds and help us raise essential funds to support Side by Side’s behavioral and mental health services for nearly 1,800 youth and their families across Alameda, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties.

We can’t wait to see you there!


Denim & Diamonds Program
5:30 PM
Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM
Dinner Service
7:15 PM
Remarks, Live Auction, Fund-the-Future, & Raffle Draw
8:00 PM
Entertainment by Pride & Joy
9:30 PM
Gala Concludes

See our invitation below and get your tickets now!


Pride & Joy SF

🎶Get Ready to Dance the Night Away!🎶

We’re thrilled to announce that the Bay Area’s most celebrated party band — Pride & Joy SF — will be lighting up the stage at Side by Side’s Reach for the Stars Denim & Diamonds Gala on September 19, 2025!

Known for their high-energy choreography, powerful vocal harmonies, and unforgettable crowd engagement, Pride & Joy SF has wowed audiences from San Francisco’s iconic Bimbo’s 365 Club to stages nationwide. With a setlist from Marvin Gaye to Bruno Mars, they’ll have you on your feet from the first note to the final encore.


About The Bill and Adele Jonas Center

The Bill and Adele Jonas Center at the College of Marin’s Indian Valley Campus in Novato is a premier event destination. It offers an expansive and sophisticated multi-purpose space nestled in a serene, park-like setting. The center provides an exclusive ambiance and has convenient parking nearby.


Our Brilliant Sponsors!

Star Gazer Sponsor

Shooting Star Sponsor

Shooting Star Sponsor

Catherine Kennedy

Media Sponsor

Table Hosts & Individual Underwriters

Fenwick Foundation

David Lechuga

Jennifer L. Gotti

JD Schramm & Ken Daigle

Reach for the Stars Denim & Diamonds Committee

Sheila Aceves

Melissa Blach

Deanna Brock

Christine Garcia

Jennifer Gotti

Bernadette Miller

Ina Miller

Katie Rice Jones

Betsy Ross

JD Schramm