Murder Mystery 2025 - Giddy UP!
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Sat, February 15, 2025
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM CT
LOCATION

Cross Timbers YMCA
2021 Cross Timbers Road
Flower Mound, TX 75028

Single Parent Advocate Annual Gala: Murder at the Deadwood Saloon. Dress the part or enjoy the play. We will find out who the killer is at the end of the day!

 

Welcome to an enchanting evening of intrigue and suspense at the infamous "Deadwood Saloon" fundraising dinner where dusty secrets, and a dastardly murder await. This immersive experience will transport you to the heart of a saloon during the era of the rough and tough Old West. 

 

Get ready to immerse yourself and unearth secrets, follow clues, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of mystery and intrigue, all for a great cause.

 

By joining us, you're not just attending an event; you're becoming a vital part of our mission to make a difference in the lives of single parents and their children during the upcoming year. Your support will enable us to offer help, hope, and healing when it's needed most.

 

Date & Time: Saturday, February 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

 

Venue: The Deadwood Saloon (Also known as the Crossroads YMCA Gym)

 

Attire: Dress to impress in your finest Wild West Wear. You can be a cast member, or choose to watch and help solve the mystery as it unfolds!

 

Timelines:

  • 6:30 PM Arrival and Welcome Drinks and Socializing
  • 7:00 PM Get your Appetizers and take your seats!
  • 7:30 PM-8:30 PM: Opening Remarks and Act 1 - The Murder Unveiled
  • 8:30 PM-9:30 PM: Get Your Main Course and Act 2 - Unraveling Clues
  • 9:30 PM-10:30 PM: Dessert, Resolution and Prizes
  • 10:30 PM-11:00 PM Recognitions and Closing Remarks

 

Event Components:

  1. Welcome Drinks: As you arrive, be greeted with a signature cocktail from the prohibition era. Our bartenders will serve you a taste of the illicit excitement that defined the times.

  2. Opening Remarks: The host will set the stage for the evening, introducing the setting and characters of our murder mystery.

  3. Dinner and Socializing: Enjoy a lavish buffet-style dinner . Mingle with fellow guests, strike up conversations, and gather information from potential suspects.

  4. Act 1 - The Murder Unveiled: A dramatic scene will unfold, revealing the shocking murder that has taken place within the saloon. Meet the characters, each with their motives and secrets, and witness the first clues being revealed.

  5. Act 2 - Unraveling Clues: Teams will form to solve the mystery. Search for hidden clues, interrogate suspects, and piece together the puzzle. Uncover red herrings and secrets that could change the course of the investigation.

  6. Resolution and Prizes: As the night comes to a close, gather to hear each team's findings and theories. The true story behind the murder will be revealed, along with recognition and prizes for the most astute detectives and best-dressed participants.

  7. Dancing: Throughout the night, listen as our local "George Strait" plays songs and sing along or show us your Boot Scootin' moves on the gym floor!

  8. Photobooth: Capture the memories with a vintage-style photobooth, complete with props.

  9. Charity Auction: Participate in a raffle and shop with our special jewelry crafter featuring unique items and experiences, with all proceeds going to the chosen cause.

 

 

We believe that every act of sponsorship, contribution, volunteerism, and participation, no matter how big or small, carries the power to transform lives. Your involvement in this event will directly impact families who have nowhere else to turn for essential assistance. Remember, no amount is too small; everything you do truly makes a difference.

 

 

Join us in creating a brighter future for those in need, and together, we can be the change our community deserves.

 

Thank you for your support! 

 

We hope you enjoy being the most important part of the program!

Tickets


$650 Table Sponsor (8 seats)

Includes table signage with name recognition, 1 drink ticket and 2 raffle tickets per guest. 

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$85 Take a Lead Role

Dress the part and join the cast as we solve the mystery.  You will be given one of 15 main character speaking parts.  Includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets.  You and Your Business will be recognized on the Playbill and Cue Cards.  

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$75 Join the Supporting Cast

Dress the part and join the cast with no significant speaking part as we solve the mystery.  You may be given a minor speaking part.  Includes appetizers, dinner, dessert,1 drink ticket and 2 Raffle Tickets. 

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$65 Go and Enjoy the Show

Dress the part and watch the cast as we solve the mystery.  No worries - no speaking part!  Includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets. 

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$50 Set the Stage!

Enjoy a discount and arrive early to help out starting at 4:30PM.  This team will set up signage, check in guests, decorate, and prepare the venue for our upcoming mahem!  Includes Appetizers, Dinner, Dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets

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$50 Strike the Scene

Night Owls Stay a little late to help clean up and strike.  Will include taking down decor, signage and other items to be loaded and moved to storage.  Includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets

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$60 Super Ticket!

25 Raffle Tickets for Items and 2 specialty or standard wine/beer tickets

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$5 Standard Beer / Wine

Woodbridge / Barefoot  White or Red Wine by glass 

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$8 Specialty Wine/Beer

Yeungling / Modelo / Josh ... and similar

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$3 Non Alcoholic Beverages

Sodas like Sprite, Diet Coke, Coke

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$4,000 Presenting Sponsor

Includes 8 seats, Website, Email, Signage, and Stage Recognition.  Each attendee will be given appetizer, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets

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$2,000 Playbill Sponsor

Includes 5 seats, Website, Email, Signage, and Stage Recognition.  Each attendee will be given appetizer, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets

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$2,000 Main Course Sponsor

Includes 5 seats, Website, Email, Signage, and Stage Recognition.  Each attendee will be given appetizer, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets

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$1,200 Appetizer Sponsor

Includes 4 seats, Website, Email, Signage, and Stage Recognition.  Each attendee will be given appetizer, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets

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$1,200 Dessert Sponsor

Includes 4 seats, Website, Email, Signage, and Stage Recognition.  Each attendee will be given appetizer, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets

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$1,000 Drink Sponsor

Includes 4 seats, Website, Email, Signage, and Stage Recognition.  Each attendee will be given appetizer, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets

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$750 Cue Card Sponsor

Includes 2 seats, Website, Email, Signage, and Stage Recognition.  Each attendee will be given appetizer, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets

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$500 Photo Sponsor

Includes 2 seats, Website, Email, Signage, and Stage Recognition.  Each attendee will be given appetizer, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets

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$500 Props Sponsor

Includes 2 seats, Website, Email, Signage, and Stage Recognition.  Each attendee will be given appetizer, dinner, dessert, and 2 Raffle Tickets

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$300 Cleaning Sponsor

Includes branding on website, signage, and 2 general admission seats with 2 Raffle Prizes each

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$300 Napkin Sponsor

Includes branding on napkins, website, signage, and 2 general admission seats with 2 Raffle Prizes each

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$250 Signage Sponsor

Includes 2 tickets for appetizers, dinner, and dessert as well as 2 Raffle Tickets per person.  Logo on website, and signage.

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Raffle


$50 Fingertip to Fingertip Raffle Tickets

"Put Your Hands Up and "Spread'Em!"  - just kidding.  Extend your arms as wide as you can and we will fill them with Raffle Tickets as wide as you can reach!

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$20 25 Raffle Tickets

Just like it says - get 25 Raffle Tickets for a chance to win prizes!

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$10 15 Raffle Tickets

10 Raffle Tickets - purchase this book of tickets for a chance to win prizes.

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$5 5 Raffle Tickets

Purchase 5 Raffle tickets for a chance to win big!

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$1 1 Raffle Ticket

Just in case  - we are making this option available...1 Raffle Ticket is all you need to win, technically :)  So, play the odds!

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Golf Tournament Package for 2

GOLF TOURNAMENT PACKAGE FOR 2 PLAYERS Single Parent Advocate's Life Changer Golf Classic.   Includes: Round of golf - 2 golfers with a celebrity player - priceless! Golf shirts - 2 Golf balls - 2 sleeves Mulligans - 2 Raffle tickets - 2 Drink tickets - 4 Dinner - 2 $700 value *

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$200 Holiday Happiness - Family of 5

Small families have big needs during the holidays.  Join us in creating empowerment and lifting the lives of the children of single parents during the most wonderful season of all!

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$100 Teen Challenge

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Organizer


Single Parent Advocate Stacie Martin smartin@singleparentadvocate.org 1001, S. Edmonds Lane, Lewisville TX 75067 214-534-4460 https://singleparentadvocate.org/
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