CASUAL-LA for the village (2nd annual)
About this Event
THE 2nd ANNUAL CASUAL-LA for THE VILLAGE
A Night of Heroes
Thursday, September 10, 2026 • 5:30 PM
Maneeley's • South Windsor, Connecticut
Join us for the 2nd Annual Casual-La for The Village, an unforgettable evening celebrating the heroes among us while raising funds to support children and families in our community.
Hosted by Burden Media, Trash Panda Pictures, Big Dawg Home Improvements, and Sips & Soirées, this year's event will benefit The Village for Families & Children Preschool Food Program, helping provide nutritious meals and healthy snacks to preschool children throughout the year.
This year's theme, "A Night of Heroes," honors those who make a difference in the foster care and adoption community and features the presentation of three special Casual-La Impact Awards:
🛡️ The Guardian Award – Honoring someone who has gone above and beyond for foster care and adoption.
🔥 The Phoenix Award – Celebrating an individual who has experienced foster care or adoption and risen above adversity to become a leader and inspiration.
💡 The Lantern Award – Recognizing a guiding light in the community who supports foster care and adoption in meaningful ways.
Evening Schedule
🥂 5:30 PM – Doors Open
Networking, cocktails, and appetizers
🍽️ 6:30 PM – Dinner Service
🏆 7:30 PM – Awards & Speakers
Celebrating our heroes and sharing stories of hope and impact
🎟️ 8:30 PM – Dessert, Raffles & Prizes
(Guests must be present to win raffle prizes)
🎉 9:30 PM – Event Concludes
Whether you're joining as a Super Hero or a Sidekick, you'll enjoy an evening of great food, cocktails, inspiration, laughter, and community while helping support Connecticut children and families who need us most.
Every Hero Needs a Community.
Together, we can provide nutritious meals and snacks for preschool children all year long.
For more information, visit Casual-La.com.
Agenda
Doors Open at 5:30PM
Networking and Mingling 5:30PM
Dinner Service begins at 6:30PM
Awards and Speakers Begins at 7:30PM
Dessert, Raffles and Prizes Begin at 8:30PM
Event ends at 9:30PM (it's a school night)
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 5337.21
