February 1, 2017
Dear Families of Bridges Montessori:
Bridges Montessori proudly announces our 21st Annual Gala Fundraiser…
“The Stars Come Out at Night”
Dress to impress in your Hollywood Glam. Or, get creative and dress as your favorite movie character, movie couple or celebrity couple. Gather a group of friends and arrive as Best Ensemble from a movie, or your own “cast of characters”. The ideas are limitless!
The 21st annual Galawill be held on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at Willoughby Golf Club. This is our biggest event of the year! Come and enjoy fine dining and cocktails, dancing, meet families, find fabulous deals, and have a lot of fun!
The proceeds from our fundraising efforts are earmarked solely to support and preserve the Bridges Montessori learning experience. They will be used to fund specialized teacher training, campus improvements and individual classroom enhancements;which at times are not accessible within the annual budget.
The Gala features both a live and silent auction where you will find unbelievable deals while contributing to a very special cause. Please consider contributing to and attending this special event. There are many ways in which you can help.
DONATE AND LET’S MAKE IT AN AWARD WINNING NIGHT!
The auction needs sponsors, donors and advertisers. We are asking our families, friends and community to help us secure items, sponsorships, and advertisements for the auction program. Please find enclosed a donation form, which may be used for each item.
Do you work for a company that has a product or service that could be auctioned off?
Do you own a business, or have a hobby that provides a service, for a basket or live auction item?
Do you cook, teach, make crafts, build, clean or fish? Create a package that uses your skills!
Possibilities are everywhere…. gourmet dinner party, landscaping, golf lessons, fishing trips!
Donate air miles or purchase products with your credit card vouchers.
Combine creativity with other families and assemble a basket full of fun for kids!
Do you have a vacation home? Consider donating a week or weekend getaway.
Is there a business you frequent? Restaurants, boutiques, salons and spas? Ask them to donate a gift certificate or buy an advertisement.
Involved in sports? Consider a clinic for children or adults; donate tickets to a sports game.
Thank you in advance for your participation. We look forward to seeing you at this glamorous eventas we dine, dance and mingle with all of the Bridges stars.
Sincerely,
Erin Diaz-Faes Gala Chair