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2026 Purple Tie Gala! 10/10/2026
Amador County “Celebrity” waiters will be attending to guests throughout the night.
This year, we welcome past waiters from the last 3 years to battle in an epic “Wait Off!”
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What is a celebrity waiter?
A celebrity waiter is comprised of some of Amador County’s well-known local members that have supported Operation Care and it’s mission to end domestic violence and sexual assault in Amador County. Waiters will commission their tables for tips and the waiter with the highest tips at the end of the night will earn the title of “Celebrity Waiter of the Year!”
Guests will enjoy an evening with hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar, raffle, silent auction and dinner all before naming the 2026 Celebrity Waiter of the Year!
All tips and proceeds of the evening will go to Operation Care to continue providing valuable services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Amador County.
Welcome our 2026 Servers!
If you would like to “tip” prior to the event, click on their square link below
Aditra Miller-Adult Protective Services https://square.link/u/jUdhcQhX
Cameron Begbie-Lava Dog and City of Plymouth https://square.link/u/cf6HkWTP
Chris Mynderup-Police Chief City of Jackson https://square.link/u/TKdU5aoY
Daniel Rego 2025 Winner!-Police Officer City of Sutter Creek https://square.link/u/aP1ewhWk
Gary Redman Amador County Sheriff https://square.link/u/CHpQOA2a
Jim O’Connell-Police Chief City of Sutter Creek https://square.link/u/vrZt9KWx
Jimmy Wilson-Advanced Electric and Jackson Rotary https://square.link/u/m3KtYy3I
Joey Guidi KVGC https://square.link/u/Nngdd9dR
John Alfred-Police Chief City of Ione https://square.link/u/Lei936e3
John Williamson-Amador Community Foundation https://square.link/u/JD08GQOT
Kam Merzlak 2023 Winner!-Merzlak Signs https://square.link/u/0VheGL7W
Regina Schowengerdt-Daneri Mortuary https://square.link/u/9gYBPJTU
Steve Oneto-Mr. Clean Binz https://square.link/u/uHcRcbcP
Some photos from last year’s Gala!
