Grand Beginnings
Saturday, May 2, 2026
5:00 P.M.
What is Grand Beginnings?
More than a fundraiser, Grand Beginnings is an opportunity to support the school’s educational needs, both in classrooms and in various auxiliary areas. By attending the event you are helping decrease tuition costs, update our classrooms, provide healthy lunches for all students, and meet a host of needs for students and teachers alike. Grand Beginnings has traditionally been one of NDA’s larger fundraisers, and our largest community event.
Join us Saturday, May 2, 2026. Stay tuned for exciting details on this year’s event, which will be held at MN Valley Country Club in Bloomington.
Our silent auction will start at 5:00 p.m. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m.
To view our full list of auction items, go to your account in Onecause.
2026 Event Details
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Silent Auction 5:00 p.m.
Dinner 6:30 p.m.
MN Valley Country Club
6300 Auto Club Road
Bloomington, MN 55438
$150/individual ticket and $1,500/table of 10.
Contact Development for Sponsorship information.
2026 Schedule
Past Legacy Award Winners
- 2025 Gabe Kalscheur
- 2024 Milton Stephens
- 2023 Eric & Lisa Munkeby
- 2022 NDA Staff
- 2020 Denny & Mary Biros
- 2019 Steve & Lynn Wolf
- 2018 Mary Ellen Gross & Sue Techam
Click the links above to view video recaps of our NDA honorees.
2025 Live Auction Items
Check out a few of our live auction items! To view our full list of auction items, go to your account in Onecause.
2025 Silent Auction Items
Check out a few of our silent auction items! To view our full list of auction items, go to your account in Onecause.
Helpful Information
Donation forms may be printed and dropped off with your donation, or filled out electronically and emailed to donations@nda-mn.org.
Thank You To Our 2025 Generous Sponsors
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