THANK YOU FOR A TRULY MAGICAL NIGHT

OCTOBER 7, 2026 | THE MONROE

On October 7, The Monroe was transformed into something straight out of Practical Magic, and you filled every seat. Whether you went home with a new designer bag, a raffle prize, or just a few great stories, thank you for spending your evening with us and showing up for Iowa’s young people.

Every ticket, raffle entry, and donation from the night supports medically accurate, unbiased sex education for Iowa youth and families, work that matters more now than ever.

A night like this takes a village. To our planning committee and every volunteer who set up tables, sourced decor, ran the raffle, called numbers, cleaned up, and showed up in a hundred quiet ways, thank you. We saw every bit of it, and we could not have done it without you.

THE MAGIC MAKER: SARAH PLUMMER

f you walked into The Monroe and felt like you had stepped into another world, much of that is thanks to Sarah Plummer. Sarah led our planning committee and was the creative heart of the night, dreaming up, designing, and sourcing the decor that made the room feel enchanted. That same night, her company, Terracotta Life, was named Best Interior Design Company in the Des Moines Community Choice Awards, and she missed her own celebration to be with us. Thank you, Sarah. We will never forget it.

Terracotta Life | terracottalife.com | @terracottalife.design

WITH GRATITUDE TO THOSE WHO MADE THE MAGIC

Plus a special thank you to our event partners:
The Sunflower Chef Catering | The Good Co. Event Rentals & Design

And thank you to K. Renee for donating a raffle prize.

To every sponsor, partner, player, and volunteer: you showed up for this community, and we can’t wait to see you at the next one.

WANT IN ON THE MAGIC NEXT TIME?

Join our sponsor list for first pick of sponsorship opportunities, or sign up to volunteer and help plan our next event.

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A Look Back at Last February

Ten rounds, ten winners, ten designer bags going home.

A packed house of friends, coworkers, and new faces.

On October 7, it's your turn to come try your luck.

All proceeds benefit EyesOpenIowa, a West Des Moines-based nonprofit with nearly 30 years of experience empowering young people and families through high-quality, medically accurate sexual health education. EyesOpenIowa works with communities across Iowa to ensure young people have the knowledge and skills to make healthy, informed decisions.

Customize your magic!

The Garden Gate | $65

Your night begins here. Grab your seat and get ready to play: two bingo cards every round for all ten rounds, fully catered appetizers, one drink ticket, and an EyesOpenIowa sticker. General admission seating, first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 PM.

The Belladonna bundle | $90

Everything in The Garden Gate, plus a little extra to take home and a shot at the prize table. You get two cards every round for all ten rounds, catered appetizers, one drink ticket, and a sticker, plus an EyesOpenIowa sex-ed t-shirt and one complimentary raffle ticket. General admission seating, first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30

The Coven Table | $150 per person

Skip the crowd and claim your seat. Reserved seating with early entry at 5:00 PM, plus everything in The Garden Gate: two cards every round for all ten rounds, catered appetizers, one drink ticket, and a sticker, along with an EyesOpenIowa sex-ed t-shirt and one raffle ticket. Gather your people: groups may mix Coven Table and Aunts' Table tickets at the same reserved table. Enter your group name at checkout.

The Aunts' Table | $200 per person

The most complete seat in the room. Everything in The Coven Table: reserved seating, early entry at 5:00 PM, two cards every round for all ten rounds, catered appetizers, one drink ticket, sex-ed t-shirt, sticker, and a raffle ticket, plus one Eye of Newt free space to play whenever you like. Groups may mix Aunts' Table and Coven Table tickets at the same reserved table. Enter your group name at checkout.

Extra Magic

Raffle Tickets

$10 each | 3 for $20 |

Sold at the event or included with select tickets

Bingo isn't the only way to win. We'll be drawing raffle prizes all night: vintage and gently loved designer purses, brand-new designer wristlets and wallets, luxury travel pieces, and more. (Last year's grand prize? A Micheal Kors Weekender bag valued at over $400.)

Want one locked in? Every Belladonna, Coven Table, and Aunts' Table ticket includes a free raffle ticket. Upgrading to the Belladonna Bundle is just $25 more and adds an EyesOpenIowa tee too.

Every ticket includes:

• Two bingo cards per round across all ten rounds of bingo

• Fully catered appetizers and one drink ticket

• A night out that directly supports inclusive health education for young Iowans

• A chance to win a designer handbag every single round

Ready to get your business in front of the room?

Are You a Business Owner? This One's for You.

There are a lot of places you can put your marketing dollars. Here is one where people will actually remember you.

Designer Purse Bingo draws 200+ engaged, enthusiastic guests from across the Des Moines metro and beyond. All ages, all backgrounds, all united by a great cause and a great night out. These are people who support local businesses, make purchasing decisions, refer friends and family, and show up for things that matter. Whether you are a small business, a local brand, or a growing company looking to get in front of your community, there is a sponsorship level for you and a spot at the table worth having.

As a business sponsor, your brand will:

• Be announced and highlighted during your sponsored round, with shoutouts throughout the evening and prominent visibility on all event materials

• Be featured on all event flyers, digital advertising, and social media promotions

• Reach a captive, enthusiastic audience in one of the metro's most beautiful event spaces

• Be associated with a mission-driven nonprofit that gives back to Iowa communities

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Friend of EyesOpenIowa: $100

Help cover event expenses, business name on event signage, and a group thank-you during the evening.

Silver Sponsor: $250

Co-sponsor a round of bingo, business name on flyers and advertising, recognition during your sponsored round, and a group social media thank-you.

Gold Sponsor: $500

Sponsor one round of bingo, recognition at the start of your round, logo on event flyers and advertising, stage recognition, and a social media thank-you before the event.

Platinum Sponsor: $1,000+

Sponsor two rounds of bingo, premium stage recognition, logo on all marketing and social media, opportunity to provide promotional materials or giveaways, and a featured thank-you in EOI's newsletter reaching 3,500+ statewide supporters.

Presenting Sponsor: $5,000

Top-tier recognition as Presenting Sponsor across all event materials and signage, sponsorship of the highest-value purses as your dedicated rounds, prominent logo placement across all marketing and social media, verbal recognition from the emcee throughout the evening including the event's marquee bingo round, the opportunity to provide promotional materials or a short welcome remark, and a featured, dedicated thank-you in EOI's newsletter reaching 3,500+ statewide supporters.

have Questions about our sponsorship program?

Contact us at info@eyesopeniowa.org we'd love to work with you.

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Grab a friend — or five — and we hope to see you there!

Questions? Reach us at info@eyesopeniowa.org

Can't make it in October?

A February 2027 date is on the horizon, so stay tuned for full details and ticket sales soon.