Pioneer Center Events

Join us for an event while enriching the lives of others.

We invite you to join us for any – or all – of our events throughout the year. By doing so, you’ll be supporting our mission of helping people live dignified lives of well-being, independence and inclusion – and have a great time in the process!

Current Events

Celebrate the Magic of the Season –

18th Annual Charity Holiday Inspiration Luncheon

This magical holiday tradition is on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Holiday Inn – Crystal Lake. The Holiday Inspiration Luncheon is an exciting event that has brought individuals throughout the area together for 18 years to celebrate the season and support the mission of Pioneer Center.

This is Pioneer Center’s largest fundraiser of the year and supports the mission of helping people live a dignified life of well-being, independence, and inclusion. This year, our goal is to raise $70,000 to support the programs and services of Pioneer Center.

This year, we are excited to introduce Our VIP Experience. VIP ticket holders will enjoy early admission to the event, signature cocktails and appetizers, first chance to bid on our silent auction, grand raffle, holiday raffle, and meet our headliner, magician and comedian Dewayne Hill. VIP Tickets are limited so don’t miss this unforgettable event filled with the magic of the season.

It is with great anticipation that we introduce the amazing and inspirational, Dewayne Hill, comedian, speaker and advocate, as this year’s featured entertainer. Hill, known for his appearances on America’s Got Talent, NBC, HBO, Food Network, Travel Channel, Fox Sports Net, and more, captivates audiences nationwide with his talent and inspiring message.

Exclusive pricing on Early Bird tickets – now through November 1^st 

^{$75 for an individual ticket , $700 for a table of 10} 

New VIP Experience can be added! For more event details and to buy tickets: REGISTRATION

For information on sponsoring this charity event attended by over 300 people in the community: Sponsorship

*New Feature for you! Refer to your registration/sponsorship at any time, add or update guests, select meal preferences and pre-event check-in.

Past Events

3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing
June 21, 2024

What an incredible day it was on the green at our 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing. Because of your generosity and spirit, we raised nearly $50,000 – a testament to the power of our community and the shared passion to make a difference. Huge THANKS to all who attended, our generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers.

Holiday Inspiration Luncheon
December 1, 2023