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5th Annual Donald J. Scheffler's Construction Industry Christmas Dinner

Celebrating Christmas together.

A private evening for our construction community to gather around the table, celebrate Jesus and share the joy of Christmas.

December 3 · Skirball Cultural Center · $399 early bird · Increases to $500 after October 31

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Presenting sponsor

Donald J. Scheffler’s Construction

An evening of Christ-centered fellowship, welcoming owners, workers, families, and students of all faiths.

December 3, 2026

Skirball Cultural Center · Los Angeles

Private Christmas dinner · By invitation. Tickets and sponsorships support this evening together.

Every day is Christmas

What began as a dinner became a movement.

From 24 friends around one table to nearly 600 guests, this Christmas dinner has grown through friendship and a shared faith. On December 3, we gather again to celebrate Jesus and enjoy an evening together.

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Moments from the dinner

Private Christmas dinner · By invitation

5th Annual Donald J. Scheffler's Construction Industry Christmas Dinner

Presenting sponsor · Donald J. Scheffler’s Construction

December 3, 2026 Skirball Cultural Center

Christmas brings us together for something special. We step away from networking and talk of the next job to celebrate Jesus, bless one another, and give back. It’s a time for our construction community to share in the Good News and the joy of Christmas.

Why we gather

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December 3 · Skirball Cultural Center

Join us for Christmas dinner

Dinner, fellowship and a Christ-centered Christmas program.

$399per guest

Student, apprentice, or cost a barrier? Request a sponsored seat →

Attendance is by invitation and team confirmation. A request does not confirm a seat.

$399 early bird · Increases to $500 after October 31

Gather ten guests at a regular table for $3,990. Sponsor recognition is available separately.

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Faith at the center. Generosity at the table.

Help make the evening possible.

Help bring our construction community together for dinner, fellowship and the joy of Christmas. Event sponsorships support the evening and include dinner admissions and the recognition listed with each package.

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With gratitude to our presenting sponsor, Donald J. Scheffler’s Construction.

Presenting Sponsor

$100,000 · 30 guests

Donald J. Scheffler’s Construction

Christmas Table Sponsor

$50,000 · 20 guests

Major Sponsor

$25,000 · 10 guests

VIP Dinner Sponsor

$10,000 · 10 guests

Table Sponsor

$5,000 · 10 guests

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Make a moment possible

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Help bring a special part of the Christmas Dinner to life. Share your budget and interests, and our team will help you find an experience to support.

Experience opportunities

Welcome & Fellowship ReceptionHelp welcome guests into an evening of fellowship.
Holiday Hospitality Beverage Cart / BarSupport beverage service and hospitality throughout the gathering.
Christmas Coffee & CocoaShare the warmth of Christmas over coffee and cocoa.
Christmas Memories Photo Booth / Photo OpHelp guests take home a photograph of an evening together.
Sounds of the Season MusicHelp fill the evening with the sounds of Christmas.
Christmas TreeBring a familiar symbol of Christmas into the gathering.
Sweet Celebrations DessertHelp guests finish their dinner with something sweet.
Warm Welcome Guest ArrivalSupport a thoughtful welcome as guests arrive.
Evening Keepsake Guest GiftHelp guests carry a small reminder of the evening home.

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A Seat at the Table

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Help someone in our community share in the joy of Christmas.

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$399 / invited guest

Sponsor one guest for $399 or ten for $3,990. BuildLA coordinates the invitations; your own admission is separate.

Help cover admission for an invited guest. The same ticket pricing applies: $399 early bird · Increases to $500 after October 31

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Guest sponsorship payments are not tax-deductible charitable contributions.

An evening together

A moment to pause together

The work can wait for an evening. Christmas gives us a reason to slow down and make time for one another.

Share a meal with friends and family.
Reconnect with the people who build our community.
Leave talk of the next job for another day.

Why we gather

Faith, fellowship and Christmas joy

The heart of the dinner is the same as it has always been.

Celebrate Jesus and the Good News of Christmas.
Listen, encourage one another and give thanks.
Welcome invited guests of every faith and background.

From one vision to a movement

Every year, the table gets bigger

What started with two dozen friends is on its way to 1,000 guests. Help us get there.

2022

200

2023

400

2024

600

2025

1,000

2026 · goal

Don Scheffler and David Houck in conversation — Don Scheffler and David Houck share the story behind the dinner.

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There's a place for you here

Find where you fit

Join us as an invited guest, host a table, or help make the evening possible through an event sponsorship.

Join us for dinner

Invited guests can review individual tickets and tables of ten, with dinner and the Christmas program included.

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Support the evening

Choose an event sponsorship with seats and recognition, or help make a special part of the evening possible.

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A seat for someone else

Help cover an invited guest’s admission. If cost is a barrier, the planning team can review an invitation request privately.

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We look forward to gathering with our invited guests for dinner, fellowship and the joy of Christmas.

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