Events
Upcoming Events: Teen Workshops, School Programs, and Community Awareness in Spokane
Create Your Statement is moving to a yearly event fundraising model… be sure to join the fun for this important cause! See you at the 2026 ‘Boots & Bling’ Gala!
Create Your Statement Upcoming Event:
Pleasantries Spring Sip & Shop
Date: April 23rd, 2026
Location: Pleasantries
823 W Garland Ave Spokane, WA 99205
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Info:
We’re delighted to invite you to an exclusive private shopping experience with Create Your Statement at the charming boutique Pleasantries.
Sip wine and enjoy light bites as you explore the latest and freshest spring trends.
Even more meaningful — 20% of your purchase will support efforts to prevent teen dating abuse. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you’re unable to attend the private shopping party, please feel free to stop by during business hours that day or shop online at shoppleasantries.com.
Be sure to mention Create Your Statement at checkout so your purchase can make an impact.
Create Your Statement Upcoming Event:
Save the Date: September 19th, 2026
Create Your Statement 2026 Boots and Bling Gala
Date: September 19th, 2026
Location: The Pergola
2928 N Madelia St Spokane, WA 99207
Time: 5:00 – 10:00 PM (Doors open at 4:30 PM)
ATTIRE: “Boots & Bling” Dress it up with cocktail attire or keep it casual
with boots and jeans
Join us for an enjoyable evening with live music, social hour, silent and live auctions, and dinner – all to support dating abuse prevention for youth.
Sponsorships are available! Click here or contact Jenny Moeller for more details.
Downloadable:
2026 Gala Information PDF
Sponsors:
2026 Sponsor Packet
Create Your Statement Upcoming Event:
Create Your Statement 2025 Gala
Date: October 18th, 2025
Location: Northern Quest Casino
4:30pm – Registration opens
5:00pm – Doors open for silent auction, raffles, live music and more! Program and dinner to follow.
Join us for the Create Your Statement 2025 Gala: Amplify Your Voice on October 18, 2025 at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. This powerful evening brings together community leaders, educators, and supporters to celebrate our impact and raise critical funds for youth relationship education and abuse prevention across Spokane. Enjoy dinner, inspiration, and stories that amplify the voices of the next generation.
Sponsorships are available! Click here or contact Jenny Moeller for more details.
Rooms are available to book at Northern Quest Resort & Casino at the event rate of $229. Call the hotel registration at 877-871-6772 to book. Check out more about Northern Quest Resort & Casino at www.northernquest.com.
Downloadable:
2025 Gala Information PDF
2025 Sponsor Levels
Infomation:
2025 Procurement Form
Early Booking Bonus
Create Your Statement Past Events:
Create Your Statement 2025 Gala
Date: October 18th, 2025
Location: Northern Quest Casino
The 2025 Gala was a powerful evening that successfully brought together community leaders and educators to celebrate the organization’s significant impact on youth relationship education and abuse prevention. The event served as an important platform to amplify the voices of the next generation and raise critical funds for ongoing programs. A sincere thank you to all the generous sponsors whose contributions made this vital work possible.
Special acknowledgement to our 2025 “Amplify Your Voice” gala sponsors
- Tim Thomas
- Al Batson
- Dr and Mrs. Kurt Fine
- Vanguard Trust
- Kent and Debi Nelson
Create Your Statement Past Events:
Drive Out Dating Abuse Golf Tournament 2025
Date: June 2025
Location: Downriver
Our Drive Out Dating Abuse Golf Tournament at Downriver was a huge success! Supporters, sponsors, and volunteers came together for a day of fun on the green—all to empower Spokane’s youth and raise awareness about teen dating abuse prevention.
We are so grateful to everyone who played, volunteered, and cheered us on.
Thank you to our volunteers!
Fun times
at Downriver!
Our 1st place Co-Ed Team:
Jacki, Mitch and Carson Blumenthal and Austin Billiter
Our 1st place Women’s Team:
Yvonne Smith, Kim Morrin, Rachel Tibbits, and Cathy Hudek
Our 1st place Men’s Team:
Doug Off, David Torres, Mike Sportelli and Mike Jones
What’s Happening Next
Create Your Statement continues to bring free, impactful programs to schools and campuses across Spokane and the surrounding region. Below is a snapshot of where our team will be connecting with students in the coming months as we promote healthy relationships, self-worth, and dating abuse prevention.
November
• Washington State University
• Eastern Washington University
• Gonzaga University
• Shadle High School
December
• Mead High School
• Shaw Middle School
• Mt. Spokane High School
• Salk Middle School
January
• Lakeside High School
• Glover Middle School
• Shadle High School
• Washington State University
• Eastern Washington University
• Gonzaga University
Want to Host an Event or Bring Us to Your School?
We partner with schools, nonprofits, and community groups to bring powerful, age-appropriate programs to teens across Spokane. If you’re interested in scheduling a presentation, workshop, or speaker for your event, we’d love to connect.