The Big Chili—Stoddert’s annual cocktail party and live auction gala—will be held at the New Zealand Embassy on Saturday, May 2, beginning at 7 pm.

What began as a handful of parents at a chili potluck has become the biggest, most important fundraiser for the school. The proceeds raised enable its PTA to hire exceptional educational staff and purchase resources to enrich student learning. The PTA offers two different ways to help raise money for Stoddert: through the Live auction event, which will begin around 7:45 pm, and the online auction site, which is open for bidding until May 10.

Tickets ($50/person) for the adults-only event can be purchased here.