The Stars that will performing at the IVROP Community Foundation Dancing with the Stars Gala have been announced.

The 16th Annual Dancing with the Stars Gala is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Pipa Event Center at Quechan Casino Resort. The Gala features local civic leaders competing as they raise funds for the Foundation's scholarship program. The Stars this year are Danny Arguelles of Orange Coast Title Company, Eric Hanson, Imperial Valley Air Conditioning owner, Alex Hauger, Vice President of Gallagher Insurance El Centro, Kimberly Ortega, the 2024 Auction Winner, Robert Amparano, Councilmember of the Imperial City Council, Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, Assistant Imperial County Executive Officer and Keila Rodrguez, Superintendent of Meadows Union School. 

The Imperial Valley Regional Occupation Program Community Foundation awards over $25,000 in scholarships per year to high school seniors who are moving to post-secondary education. Sponsorship opportunities for the event are available