Event Detail
Nichols Night Gift Gathering
Brand Bar - 8420 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
In order to prepare for this year’s event, Nichols community members will be hosting Gift Gatherings & Shopping Parties. A gift gathering is an event that takes place before Nichols Night to help the Advancement Office secure items for the Auction.
Brand Bar will donate 10% of all purchases made in store and online at www.shopbrandbar.com (use code Donate10) back to Nichols. From 6 - 8 p.m. the store will have drinks and appetizers while you shop. Register here.
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Brand Bar will donate 10% of all purchases made in store and online at www.shopbrandbar.com (use code Donate10) back to Nichols. From 6 - 8 p.m. the store will have drinks and appetizers while you shop. Register here.
As a gift gathering attendee, you’re asked to bring an item in support of the auction, or purchase something at the shopping party to give back to the school. This could be anything that you think would be a good auction item with a value of at least $50. Past gift gathering items brought have included:
- Support local: Restaurant gift cards or experiences, local distillery, wine or beer items, shopping gift cards or parties, spa gift cards, salon gift cards, jeweler gift cards or jewelry
- Nichols branded handmade items
- Unique Artwork
- Sports memorabilia
- Show & Sports tickets
- Electronics
- Designer Accessories
- Gift Cards: Amazon, Visa or Airfare
- Premium & Live Items: Vacation stays, Jewelry, Unique experiences, Golf Trips
- Cash Donations
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Assistant Director of Advancement Events & Marketing, Sara Wiese via email or 716-332-5175.
UPCOMING EVENTS
List of 7 events.
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Big Green
To focus on community building within the entire Nichols community, we invite you and a guest to join us at Big Green 2025 on Friday, September 26. Enjoy delicious food, open bar, and great music. Register to attend -
DC Alumni Gathering 2025
Join us for the DC Alumni Gathering on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy connecting with fellow Nichols alumni in the city, along with members of the Nichols team, including Head of School Chris Burner. Register to attend. -
NYC Alumni Gathering 2025
Join us in New York City on Thursday, October 30, at 6 p.m. at the Harvard Club of New York (35 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036).
Mix and mingle with Nichols Head of School Chris Burner, other Nichols team members, and your fellow Nichols alums who live in the area. Register to Attend. -
Alumni Holiday Party
Get into the holiday spirit with alumni and friends at the Nichols Alumni Holiday Party on Monday, December 22. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar at Hydraulic Hearth, owned by Harry Zemsky ‘07. Register to attend. -
Nichols Night 2026
Mark your calendar for Nichols Night 2026 and we hope you can join us on campus for an evening to remember. -
Reunion 2026
Save the date for Reunion 2026 ! Join classmates and friends for the biggest alumni party of the year.Reunion years ending in ‘1’ or ‘6’ are especially encouraged to attend as you will be celebrating a milestone reunion. If you would like to help plan your class Reunion activities, please reach out to Janelle Zera, Nichols Director of Alumni at 716.332.5152 or email alumnioffice@nicholsschool.org. -
Nichols Golf Open
Mark your calendars for the Nichols Open on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Pendleton Creek Golf Club in North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Stay tuned for registration details.
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