Pearls of Wisdom
An Evening at the College — a great dinner, inspiring stories, and a chance to invest in student success across Lincoln County.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 • 5:00 pm
Oregon Coast Community College
Great Dinner
Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and a festive evening together.
Student Stories
Meet students and staff and hear how your support changes lives.
Auction + Paddle Raise
Bid on unique items and support scholarships during the raise.
Why Pearls matters
Lincoln County’s favorite night for student success
Pearls of Wisdom is Oregon Coast Community College Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds help expand scholarships, strengthen teaching capacity, and enhance the student experience — opening doors for students across Lincoln County.
Your impact
- Support student scholarships and emergency need
- Strengthen programs and learning resources
- Help students complete a credential, transfer, or launch into a career
Interested in sponsorship or donating an auction item? Use the sponsor section below, or add your Foundation contact info.
What to expect
An evening at the College
Come hungry, bring friends, and plan to leave inspired. Pearls combines a great meal with meaningful stories and a fun auction — all in support of Oregon Coast Community College students.
Evening highlights
- Welcome + reception
- Delicious buffet dinner
- Student and staff presentations
- Silent auction with unique donated items
- Paddle raise to grow scholarship support
This is a joyful, community-first fundraiser — and the Foundation’s biggest night of the year.
Tickets
Get your tickets
Reserve your seats now. If you run into any issues with the form below, refresh the page or try a different browser.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
Pearls of Wisdom is made possible through generous sponsors and community partners. Replace the placeholders below with sponsor logos (or names) for 2026.
Want to sponsor Pearls of Wisdom or donate an auction item? Add your Foundation contact info here (email + phone).
FAQ
Questions?
Attending Pearls is fun and stress-free. Here are more deets.
What’s the dress code?
Business casual or cocktail — whatever feels right for a fun evening out.
Are seats assigned?
Seats are open and first-come, first-served. Exceptions include sponsored tables.
Can I buy a table or sponsor a group?
Yes — contact Jeanette, 541-867-8531, for details.
I can’t attend. Can I still support OCCC students?
Absolutely. Simply use the ticket-order form, above, and select the 'other' field to make a donation directly to supporting students, via the Foundation.
Who can I contact with questions?
Jeanette Campagna, Director of Advancement. jeanette.campagna@oregoncoast.edu, 541-867-8531.