BAINBRIDGE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION NEWS & EVENTS

2007/2008 Events

2008 SPRING LUNCHEON - Wednesday, June 4th 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
A fun and educational event held at WP Golf & CC bringing parents, businesses and community residents together to enjoy the bounty of spring. Please join us to hear bainbridge island's own "latte guy" Tom Tyner and Bainbridge Island school district superintendent Ken Crawford speak. Call the office today for more information!

2008 HOOPFEST - Sunday, March 2^nd
The former B.E.S.T.’s annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament continues on under the Foundation. The 13th annual event was held March 2008. This all day event transcends basketball through the celebration of athleticism, fair play and community involvement. Approximately 400 students come out to play every year.

2008 WINE TASTING AND AUCTION - Saturday, February 2^nd, 2008
This is the Schools Foundation signature event and each year it gets more and more successful. The event features fine wines from around the country and world for tasting and includes a short but lively auction of wines and experiential items. This year the event raised $150,000, our most successful event to date!

2007 PHONATHON -Nov 13^th, Nov 14^th and Nov15^th
Each Autumn, a Phonathon is held to kick-off the school year and raise important dollars for Bainbridge Schools Foundation programs. Thanks to the help of about 100 volunteers, nearly every parent in the school district is called and asked to make a donation. In 2006, the Phonathon raised over $115,000. Checks are still coming in for 07/08!