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Saturday, July 12, 2025

2nd ANNUAL DINNER & FIREWORKS

Mitchell College Beach — Private Area

5:30–9:00pm (Fireworks begin at 9:15pm)

If you have been thinking about attending the 2nd Annual Seafood, Sparks & Scholarships, now's the time to purchase tickets! Deadline is Wednesday, July 8.

Relax on the lawn of Henry Hall for a delicious summer feast. End your evening with your feet in the sand on Mitchell Beach, oohing and aahing at the spectacular Mashantucket Pequot Thames River Fireworks Extravaganza. Best of all, a portion of your ticket purchase supports the North Star Scholarship Fund for Mitchell College students, helping them discover their brilliance!

$85 per guest. Event details below. (If you have specific dietary needs, please reach out to us by July 8, using the contact information at the end of this email).

Menu & Schedule

Event Begins (5:30pm)

Tent Area Opens 

Private Beach Area Opens 

Cash Bar Opens 

 Deck Opens 

Lawn Games 

Welcome, Student Testimonials, Seated First Course (6:00pm)

New England Clam Chowder with Oyster Crackers 

Steamed Clams & Mussels in Garlic Butter with Crostini 

Main Course Buffet (7:15pm)

Toasted Lobster Salad Sandwiches 

Crab Cake Sandwich with Lemon Dill Remoulade 

Beef Burgers & Veggie Burgers 

Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Platter 

Caprese Pasta Salad 

Cape Cod Chips 

Dessert Course Buffet (8:00pm)

Sliced Fresh Watermelon 

Mini S’mores Parfaits 

Berry Trifle 

Cash Bar (Service Starts 5:30pm, Last Call 8:30pm) 

One free Mitchell Signature Drink 

Wine Selection 

Beer Selection

Complimentary lemonade and water

Questions?

Contact Lynn Bagge, Advancement Stewardship Coordinator

Email: advancement@mitchell.edu

Call: 860-701-7984