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Don’t be a fool! Stay in school! This is one of the oldest lessons in the book. Education for our children is the hope for a better tomorrow. The Ladera Ranch Education Foundation (LREF) is inspired by this simple truth and invites you to take part in this year’s fundraising gala this Saturday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m.
This year is the 6th annual signature fundraising event and the theme is “Totally Awesome 80’s Gala.” It will be held at the Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club and will feature dinner, dancing, live music and incredible silent and live auction items. The Gala will be rockin’ with the totally radical 80’s cover band Freeze Frame.
The event will also have a stellar opportunity drawing. The winner will receive an overnight stay in a Bungalow room at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast. The package includes a choice of two 60 minute Amber Gold massages at the Spa, or a round of golf for two players, plus a $150 card to Mastro’s Steakhouse.
Dinner will consist of an elegant menu featuring a traditional Caesar salad with garlic croutons, “Duo” of Filet Mignon served with Port Wine sauce & Salmon served with Chardonnay Cream sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and chef’s vegetables. A vegetarian option is available upon request.
Net proceeds from the 2010 Gala will help to fund the LREF grant awards. The purpose of the foundation’s grant program is to support the public schools that serve the community of Ladera Ranch. The goal is to provide the necessary tools to enrich the learning environment, motivate students, and enhance instructional effectiveness.
The Ladera Ranch Education Foundation awards grants on an annual basis and the success of fundraising events such as this year’s gala directly impacts the amount of funds awarded to school each year. The monetary donations help to fund various curriculum areas including reading, social studies, math and music. Since its incorporation in July 2004, the LREF has granted over $142,000 through its fund raising efforts.
Ticket prices are as followed: $83 for a single ticket, $166 for couples ticket and $800 for a table of ten. You can purchase opportunity drawing tickets and give an additional monetary donation upon registration through the event website. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this year’s “Totally Awesome 80’s Gala.”
