Why our Annual Fundraiser matters

The Catawba Science Center Guild is pleased and excited to announce that the 38th Annual Italian Dinner & Auction will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Lake Hickory Country Club. As the only annual fundraising event to benefit CSC, a successful Italian Dinner is vital to our organization. You can help the Guild reach the goal of $100,000 to support hands-on learning at CSC by participating in this year’s event.

Our Fund-a-Cause this year will be in support of the upcoming FlutterBy Butterfly Habitat Exhibit. The Catawba Science Center hosts FlutterBy every three years as a fun and educational experience where you and your kids get to interact with the butterflies and flora. This year we are looking to make the exhibit more accessible for all and need your funds to do so. Make sure to come experience it for yourself! Open Mother's Day weekend through late fall, in the courtyard at the Catawba Science Center!

Molly Grantham, 2025 Emcee

In 27-years of television news, Molly worked at ABC, NBC, and CBS affiliates. She has appeared on CNN, Today Show, CBS News, the CBS Morning Show, in Huffington Post and People Magazine. Her social media is its own channel, with a combined 200,000+ followers. One of Molly's four Emmy's was for changing state law to help sick children. She was also embedded in both a national guard unit and a federal gang task force. And, she's a mom of three young kids. She knows how to get people to pay attention.

Check out her website: MOLLY GRANTHAM

The Menu

• Vegetarian/Gluten Free Meal:
  • Garden Salad with choices of Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch, and Italian Dressings
  • Roasted Eggplant and Potato Lasagna
  • Sauteed Spinach
  • Light Lemon Cake for Dessert

• Meat Option (Happens to also be Dairy Free):
  • Garden Salad with choices of Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch, and Italian Dressings
  • Grilled Filet Mignon and Chicken
  • Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi
  • Light Lemon Cake for Dessert

Dress Code

Of course we want you to come comfortable! But if you choose to dress on theme, here are some pointers:

Think - Bridgerton garden party. Frills, pastels, butterflies, florals... light and airy! 

Think - Kentucky Derby. Carolina Cup. Without hats.

Think - Spring wedding guest, tea parties, did we mention butterflies??