Pleasanton North Rotary's Starry Night Gala Returns

Annual fundraiser event promises fine dining, dancing, and charity auctions to support local nonprofits.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:13pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a formal dining table setting, with blurred candlelight, wine glasses, and silverware creating a warm, inviting atmosphere that captures the mood of a community celebration.The annual A Starry Night gala brings the Pleasanton community together for an evening of fine dining, dancing, and charitable giving.Pleasanton Today

Pleasanton North Rotary and its nonprofit PNR Foundation are set to host the 37th annual A Starry Night dinner, dance, and charity auction next week at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton. The formal event will feature fine dining, live entertainment, and auctions to raise funds for a wide range of impactful Tri-Valley nonprofit organizations.

Why it matters

A Starry Night has been a longstanding tradition in Pleasanton, raising over $2.5 million for local charities over the past 37 years. The event brings the community together to support crucial social services, from providing diapers to infants to hospice care for the elderly.

The details

The evening will begin with a cocktail hour featuring appetizers, a cash bar, silent auction, and live music. Guests will then be served a seated dinner and dessert before the highly anticipated live auction. Auction highlights include a signed Team USA jersey from Stephen Curry, the opportunity to create a pizza at Porky's Pizza Palace, vacation packages, and a 'Mayor for a Day' experience with Pleasanton Mayor Jack Balch.

  • A Starry Night will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • The event has been an annual tradition for the past 37 years.

The players

Pleasanton North Rotary

A local Rotary club that organizes the annual A Starry Night fundraiser and manages the nonprofit PNR Foundation.

PNR Foundation

The nonprofit organization that receives the proceeds from A Starry Night and distributes grants to a wide range of Tri-Valley social service organizations.

Ryan Spuller

The president of Pleasanton North Rotary.

Gina Piper

The owner of Elation Real Estate, a sponsor of A Starry Night.

Jack Balch

The mayor of Pleasanton, who will offer a 'Mayor for a Day' experience as part of the live auction.

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What they’re saying

“'A Starry Night has always been about bringing together people who care deeply about their community. It's a chance to have fun while making a real difference for people who need assistance.'”

— Ryan Spuller, President, Pleasanton North Rotary

What’s next

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for A Starry Night are available on the Pleasanton North Rotary website. The event will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026, at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton.

The takeaway

The Pleasanton North Rotary's A Starry Night gala has been a beloved community tradition for over three decades, bringing together local residents to support a wide range of impactful social service organizations in the Tri-Valley region. The event's continued success highlights the enduring spirit of philanthropy and community engagement in Pleasanton.