2026 ANNUAL SPRING gala
Casino Royale
A Night to Celebrate Our Community
What is the PTA Gala?
The PS 185 PTA Gala is our school’s signature adult night out — a chance for parents, teachers, staff, and friends to come together for an evening of fun, food, and community! It is PS 185's biggest fundraiser! This year’s Casino Royale theme brings the excitement of Vegas to Bay Ridge — complete with casino tables, prizes, dinner stations, and dancing!
Event Details:
Ticket Price: $120
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 7 pm
Location: Dyker Beach Golf Course
Dress: Feel free to come in Casino Chic*
*no obligation
Gift Wish List
Raffles: Pre-buy raffle bundles or purchase tickets the night of the event for a vast variety of prizes! Including our Mega Raffle with a $10,000 Grand Prize!
Casino Games: Play Blackjack, Texas Hold ’Em, Craps, and Roulette for chances to win prizes!
Dinner Stations: Enjoy delicious dishes at your leisure.
Drinks & Mingling, DJ & Dancing
Special Honors: This year, we’ll recognize a PS 185 staff member and a community member for their outstanding contributions to our school.
There’s no obligation to play games or purchase raffles — just come enjoy a fun night out with old or new friends! Don’t miss out on the fun! Invite to follow to be part of this spectacular night!
Questions? Feel free to email: wdoxey@gmail.com
Mega raffle 2026 tickets on sale now!
Don’t miss out on the chance to win $10,000!
You can purchase MEGA RAFFLE tickets individually or as a group. Tickets are $100 each, and only 300 will be sold!
The drawing for $10,000 will be held on the night of the gala. (Winner need not be present to claim prize.)
JOURNAL SPONSORSHIPS
Proceeds benefit the PS 185 PTA and directly support enrichment programs, classroom resources, and extracurricular activities that fall outside of public funding. Your generosity helps bring arts, music, technology, and after-school opportunities to our students, programs that nurture creativity, build confidence, and strengthen our school community. By participating in this year’s PS 185 Gala: Casino Royale, you join local families and businesses in investing in our children and ensuring PS 185 remains a place where every student can thrive. All ads will appear in our paperback journal and will also be featured digitally on our website. See our sponsors from 2025.
Please send all artwork to: Bill Doxey - wdoxey@gmail.com
Deadline for artwork: February 9th, 2026.
Artwork Dimensions
Full Page Ads - 4.5"wide X 7.5' high - 300 dpi quality
Half Page Ads- 4.5"wide X 3.75" high - 300 dpi quality
One Third Page Ad: 4.5” wide x 2.5” high | 300 dpi
