15th Annual Catkins Ball

This Year's Theme - Cabaret Noir et Bleu

Our annual event this year is a noir et bleu (black and blue) gala harkening back to the day of the Parisienne Cabaret venue of entertainment.

Noir et bleu, our sumptuous colors of choice, will be showcased in the elegant surroundings and settings of the traditional cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, and dance following the live auction. 

Dress for black and blue glamour but look at the world through rose-colored glasses, or as the French would say, Je vois la vie en rose.

How Mobile Bidding Works

Expedite the check-in process by registering before the event. GiveSmart offers a user-friendly technology that automates our auction letting people bid by mobile phone or donate by text or personalized cell phone link. There is no software to download and if you do not have a phone, one of our staff members will be more than happy to assist you. You can conveniently pay by phone or find one of the staff members to help you check out.

About The Community Foundation of San Saba County

The Community Foundation of San Saba County, Inc. was organized in 2007, as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to the enhancement of the community life of San Saba through programs, activities and facilities in support of education, recreation, culture, historic preservation, literacy and art. Past donations, along with proceeds from the organization's annual Catkins Ball, have allowed the Foundation to restore the historic Estep-Burleson Building (sometimes called the Burden Hotel) on the courthouse square, the San Saba County Courthouse Annex (formerly housed the City National Bank), help preserve the Wedding Oak tree, restore and remodel the Garden Club building (old 1875 era grist mill) in Mill Pond Park, help with the construction of native rock retaining walls around Mill Pond and convert the old Menchaca service station into a visitor's center with sorely needed public restrooms for the downtown area.

Because of the success of the annual Catkins Ball fundraiser, The San Saba Polo Club sought out and partnered with the Foundation in a coordinated effort toward building a new Livestock Show Barn in San Saba. This effort is supported by proceeds from an annual polo event and the ongoing effort to bring together other interested organizations to work toward this common goal. Groups such as 4H, FFA, Young Farmers, San Saba Livestock & Rodeo Association, and Ag Departments at the three county high schools have already been brought into this effort. Visitations are being made to newer show barns around the area to get ideas for a local facility - and various potential building sites are being investigated.

At the October 25, 2023, Annual President's Awards Banquet of the Texas Downtown Association, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN SABA COUNTY received the "Best Community Partner" award in the under 50,000 population categories. The Foundation was initially named one of three finalists in the Best Community Partner Under 50,000 Population category and announced the winner at the 2023 Banquet.

For more information about our foundation and mission, visit the links below.

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