SAVE THE DATE FOR ILLUMINATE!
Science Mill Annual Benefit, October 26, 2024 at 6pm
Join us for a vibrant evening of great homegrown food, drink, and music at Illuminate, the Science Mill’s annual benefit. Let’s shine a light on the best of the Texas Hill Country as we come together to raise funds to support our future scientists. See you on October 26!
By attending or sponsoring this event, you help serve as a beacon of hope in students’ futures in STEM. All proceeds from Illuminate go directly to Science Mill programs that focus on developing young participants in a science literate community as well as a strong skilled STEM workforce.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Enjoy local crowd favorites like charcuterie, Italian ice cream, paella, and Hill Country wine provided by these fantastic vendors: Fat Boy Burgers, Hilmy Cellars, Johnson-Odiorne BNB, Lady Bird Lane Cafe, Oro Bianco, Pecan Street Brewery, Ron Yates, Spicewood Vineyards, Vivere Catering, William Chris Wines
MUSIC
Sister Golden Hair The Band is an all-female-fronted cover band based in Central Texas that pays tribute to the harmony-rich hit songs of the ’60s and ’70s.
Here Comes Treble
Local sax quartet
AUCTION ITEMS
Get the chance to bid on some incredible items and experiences from local businesses!
A Waterfowl Hunt for 2 at BuckSnag Hunting Club
A Round of Golf at Horseshoe Bay Resort
Wine Tasting for 4 + a Bottle of Wine from Perissos Vineyard
One-Month Unlimited Membership to MADabolic Gym
Lost Draw Wines Tasting for 4
William Chris Vineyards Tasting for 4
Wine for the People Tasting for 4
Becker Vineyards Tasting and Tour for 4
Liquor Gift Basket (includes bottle, glasses, tour tickets) from Garrison Brothers
4 Tickets to Reptilandia
Gift Box Set from Altstadt Brewery
BBQ Gift Basket from Hill Country Engraving
Sea World Tickets
Kendra Scott jewelry
Science Mill Birthday Party Package
sponsorships
A sponsorship is more than a financial contribution; it’s a partnership in creating a brighter future. Together, we can drive change, inspire hope, and build a stronger, STEM-literate community.
We offer a range of sponsorship packages designed to suit various levels of engagement and visibility. See the full details here.
ILLUMINATE 2024 SPONSORS
PLATINUM
Bob Oliver
GOLD
Winkler Family Foundation, Lynnell Burkett
SILVER
Captrust
BRONZE
David & Jackie King, Peter & Ann Vancorenland-Thijs, Greg & Joy Hodgson, Ira Yates
COPPER
Frost Bank, Texas Regional Bank, Gregory Kozmetsky, Nancy May, Dan Egging, Bamberger Foundation, Sandy Dochen, Ellen & Rusty Yates
