Eagle Chamber Mixer Featuring Stone Creek Charter School, Cornerstone Insurance and Financial Group and Helping Hands Vail Valley

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Engaged. Connected. Experiencing Community in Action.

More than 75 attendees joined us for a purposeful and empowering evening as the Eagle Chamber brought local businesses together to experience the vibrant culture of care at Stone Creek Charter School. Co-hosted by Cornerstone Insurance and Financial Group and Helping Hands Vail Valley, this was more than a networking event - it was an opportunity to witness how a small, inclusive, community-centered school is living in connection with others and strengthening the future of our valley.

Stone Creek Charter School (SCCS) celebrated their 20th year anniversary! SCCS Board Members and staff gathered into position for the Eagle Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony, honoring the school's momentum.

A Flavorful & Festive Evening
Adults congregated in the school's cafeteria for a lively and welcoming celebration, featuring Mexican-inspired cuisine and refreshments by Kitchen Caterer Mireya Lopez, who set up delicious stations of food from chipotle chicken and ceviche tostadas to a beautifully curated array of sides and bites. Every turn revealed something colorful and yummy! Paired with NA micheladas, it was a feast that brought people together in the best way. Cornerstone Insurance and Financial Group's exotic mocktail bar was equally impressive, serving up handcrafted NA margaritas and palomas that guests thoroughly enjoyed.

A Family-Friendly Mixer
Our children guests were full of excitement, experiencing the school environment. Face painting, music with bongos and moroccos with dancing guided by Happy Feet Dance Adventures with Vail Valley Helping Hands, kept the children satisfied with more than enough entertainment. SCCS's fabulous pony and art teachers added an extra touch of creativity for our young guests in the music and art studios. Helping Hands Vail Valley served up warm cotton candy and popcorn - which brought the moment of the evening to remember. The machines set off the school's fire alarms, prompting a surprise visit from Gypsum's finest Fire Department, who confirmed there was no threat, and offered up firefighter hats for all the kids!

Exciting Giveaways
The generosity of the hosts and other local businesses was remarkable, with over 20 giveaways!

Those who registered to attend on or before March 9 were entered into a drawing for a chance to win a mobile massage from Stillpoint Massage, a $250 value, won by Wendy Jennings.
Two 2-hour women's self defense class bundled with smart pepper spray from Helping Hands Vail Valley, a $250 value!
Networking Bingo drawing winners received a gift card from a local business and had the opportunity to speak to the audience about their businesses
Local business gift cards were raffled off, including 5 $50 gift cards for Pho 20 in Avon, 2 complimentary pet grooming treatments from Happy Dog Grooming in Gypsum and 4 $100 gift cards from RR Quality Clean in Edwards.
10 pouches of coffee from Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea were given away to remaining attendees

Eagle Chamber Networking Bingo
To spark meaningful professional connections, we featured our Networking Bingo - a fun, structured way to help attendees engage beyond their usual circles. Networking Bingo gave attendees unique opportunities to meet new professionals, learn about their businesses and complete their bingo cards for a chance to win a prizes. It's networking with purpose - designed to strengthen relationships across our community.

The Magic Began with Stone Creek Charter School

Most importantly, the evening was a true reflection of SCCS's heart and mission. The celebration of their 20th year anniversary Eagle Chamber Ribbon-Cutting was filled with appreciation for their dedicated staff and Board of Directors - whose "dedication to our children" perspectives and shared commitment create such a special, community-centered educational experience. Stone Creek Charter School is a K-8 public charter school founded by parents and educators who wanted a more connected, community-centered learning experience for their children - and that collaborative spirit remains active today.

Thank you Eagle Chamber Ambassadors

Helping bring together the powerful forces in our community together are our Eagle Chamber Ambassadors, who gave out winning giveaway tickets! We would like to thank Missy Byars of Modern Carpet Cleaning (and Networking Bingo Creator), Jennifer Hefferan of MBS America, Patty Hood and Edgar Chairez of Hood Insurance Agency, Jessie Steinmetz of Edward Jones and Mary Witt of Competitive Edge Physical Therapy. We greatly appreciate your service to the Eagle Chamber and to the community!

When businesses engage with schools, when families feel supported, and when student voices are uplifted, we strengthen the entire ecosystem of our community. Come witness a school where tradition, innovation, and connection live side by side. Come network with intention. Come experience what it means to build a thriving, human-centered community - together.

Thank you for all who joined us!