Be the Light: Event Program

Welcome to Be the Light

We are so glad you are with us this evening!
The information on this page will help ensure you have the brightest evening possible. If you need any assistance, please ask a staff member or volunteer.

Schedule

Silent Auction

Live Auction Preview

Special Guests

Heads or Tails

Visit the Spirit Pull

Kim Christiansen

Kim Christiansen is an Anchor at 9NEWS in Denver, Colorado. Kim grew up in Colorado and graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her first job was as a writer and associate producer for the 6 a.m. news here at 9NEWS. She went on to work as a writer for the late newscasts and eventually made the transition to general assignment reporter. Her first anchor position was on 9NEWS Saturday Morning. She went on to anchor the 5 and 10 p.m. on the weekends with Ward Lucas.

Kim has won seven Heartland regional Emmy awards for spot news, news writing and news reporting. Kim is also devoted to the fight against breast cancer. She serves as the spokesperson for the Buddy Check9 program and speaks to dozens of community groups about the importance of self-exam and mammography. Kim's sister Keri was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and has taken an active role in our efforts to raise awareness about the importance of early detection. The Buddy Check 9 program has been nominated for a national community service Emmy award.

Kim is a former Miss Colorado and won a special talent award at the Miss America Scholarship pageant. She feels extremely blessed to be living and working in her hometown. She's very close to her family and considers her sister to be her best friend.

After college at the University of Kentucky, graduate school at the University of Denver Daniels College of Business, and during a career as a Probation Officer and Supervisor in Colorado’s 18th District Court, and later as a community-based-corrections administrator, I felt my career path was not completely fulfilling.

As a school kid, every classroom gave me a ready audience for antics (perhaps not so appreciated by teachers). As my best auctioneer buddy now puts it, “It doesn’t matter if they laughed with me or at me… just so they laughed near me.” I came to realize this is just me.

I always admired the rhythmic chant of a country auctioneer. Still do. In 1985 I enrolled in a ten-day learn-how-to learn auctioneering seminar in the Kansas City Stockyards. Soon after, a neighbor chairing a school fundraiser, asked me, “Are you a real auctioneer?”

I said, “No, but I think I can imitate one.”

Since then, I’ve conducted thousands of benefit auctions for hospitals, schools, churches, foundations, and diseases (research organizations) for some forty years… and counting.

Gary Corbett

Flip a Coin, Fly Away!

Ready for some fun? Join our Heads or Tails game during tonight’s program for your chance to win an unforgettable getaway!

Here’s how it works:

Buy in: $50 per entry (and yes, you can buy as many entries as you’d like!).
How to enter: Each entry gets you a purple lei necklace—your “life” in the game. You can purchase leis at check-in or from any board member wearing a captain’s hat prior to the start of the program.
The game: During the program, we’ll all play Heads or Tails! Each lei you wear is one chance to stay in the game. Keep guessing correctly and stay standing—last one left wins!
The prize: Two tickets on Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines (up to $3,500 each). That’s $7,000 in airfare—basically, a trip anywhere in the world!

It’s a great chance to win a trip of a lifetime, all while supporting PorchLight’s mission. Don’t miss out!

Food & Drink

Hors D' Oeuvres
Fig in a Blanket | Crispy Puff Pastry, Fig Jam, Goat Cheese, Everything Seasoning, Fresh Herbs (Vegetarian)

Ahi Tuna Bite | Spicy Ginger Jam, Wasabi Microgreens, Wonton Crisp (Dairy Free)
Wagyu Beef Meatball | Lingonberry Gastrique, Pistachio Dust (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nuts)

Salad
Cranberry Feta Salad | Mixed Greens, Whipped Feta, Cinnamon Cayenne Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Champagne Vinaigrette (Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Nuts)
Served with House made Brioche Dinner Rolls with Whipped Butter and Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

Main Course

Creamy Brie Chicken | Seared Locally Sourced Chicken Breast, Caramelized Onion & Brie Cream Sauce, Chives (Gluten Free) with Herb Crusted Bison Petite Tenderloin | Local Rock River Bison, Balsamic Caramelized Onion Jam, Micro Greens (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Served with: Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Haricot Verts

Vegetarian & Vegan Option:

Plant Based Paella | Spiced Brown Rice, Hearts of Palm, Charred Peppers & Onions, Braised Oysters Mushrooms, English Peas (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)

Deserts (Served Family Style)

Tiramisu Mousse | Chocolate Cups, Espresso Bean (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

London Fog Tartlet | Earl Grey Creme Chiboust, Lavender Whipped Cream (Gluten Free, Veg.)
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle Pops (Gluten Free, Vegan, Nuts)
Bananas Foster Bite | Cinnamon Bannana Cake, Chocolate Ganache
Sunshine Bite | Pound Cake, Passion Orange Guava

Drink Options

Donated Beer Products from Ratio Beerworks & Crooked Stave Brewing Co.
Free while supplies last

Guests will be provided with one drink token at registration good for any item at the bar
Cash bar to follow

Check out the "PorchLight Sparkler" Signature Cocktail!
Vodka | Lemonade | Lavender Syrup | Butterfly Pea Flower Extract | Lemon Wedge & Edible Flower Garnish | Served over Ice in a Highball Glass

Non-alcoholic options available

Welcome to Social Capitol

6543 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, CO 80003

Wifi Connection

Network: Social Capitol
Password: BetterTogether

Try Your Luck in the Spirit Pull

Feeling lucky? Stop by our Spirit Pull table (upstairs near the Silent Auction) for a surprise in a bottle!

Here’s how it works:

Buy in: $35 per pull.
The fun: Choose an anonymous wrapped bottle from the pile—you never know what you’ll get until you unwrap it!
The prize: It could be a smooth whiskey, a crisp gin, a bold tequila, a fine vodka, a smoky scotch, or maybe even something truly unique.

Every pull is a guaranteed win, and you just might walk away with a new favorite bottle to enjoy—all while supporting PorchLight!

PorchLight, A Family Justice Center

Our mission is to bring together essential services for victims, survivors and their children to create a positive pathway forward, and to foster health and public safety.

PorchLight is a Family Justice Center located in Jefferson County, Colorado that brings together critical services to support those currently experiencing:

Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault
Stalking
Human Trafficking
At-Risk-Individual & Elder Abuse
Crimes Against Children

At PorchLight, survivors are not alone. Over 20 different agencies are available, for free and without appointment, to support those experiencing trauma and abuse. In addition, victim advocates help navigate the network of support, empowering survivors to move forward with hope and resilience.

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