The Italian Dinner & Auction is an evening of dancing, dining, live and silent auctions, games, and more! First held in 1986, the Italian Dinner is CSC's largest fundraiser with its success tied to the generous donations and auction items from members and businesses throughout our community. Now in its 37th year the Italian Dinner is organized and coordinated by the Catawba Science Center Guild and the Science Ambassadors, a group of young learners that help with many of CSC's fundraising projects.
Doors open a few hours before dinner and guests can enjoy lively games to win prizes, drink specialty cocktails, and bid on silent auction items. Dinner is served in the ballroom and typically includes wine, salad, entrée, bread, and dessert followed by live auction and entertainment.
Our live auction items range from travel excursions to orthodontics. During the dinner guests can participate in popular games such as Last Man Standing and Heads or Tails with the purchase of a 'Blinky Light'. Each year Catawba Science Center highlights an internal project that needs particular attention called Fund-A-Cause. The Fund-A-Cause project for 2024 will focus on CSC’s aquarium renovation, raising the necessary funds to begin the design and feasibility study for the capital campaign.
What are you waiting for? The Italian Dinner is a night of fun you don't want to miss out on!
