Friday, April 19, 2013
This annual event is an enjoyable way to raise funds for Westfield public school students.
The following is a press release from the Education Fund of Westfield: The Education Fund of Westfield invites you to our Annual Wine Tasting and Auction on Saturday, April 27, 7 p.m. at Echo Lake Country Club. The evening will include wine tasting, a lite dinner, entertainment, and auctions. All proceeds will go to fund grants for technology and innovative programs for the students in the Westfield Public Schools. This annual event is an enjoyable way to raise funds for our school children. The wine tasting will feature diverse wine selections donated by Stew Leonards. A variety of performers will provide entertainment. Fred Astaire Dance Studio will enchant with ballroom dance demonstrations. Returning from last year is magician Henry …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Amy Seid, Claudia Andreski and Erica Pivinski created the picture book to raise money for Education Fund of Westfield.
The authors of 'Caps Off to Westfield's Blue Devil' will sign copies of their picture book from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 18 at Learning Express Westfield at 104 Quimby Street. All proceeds will benefit the Education Fund of Westfield. Written by Education Fund members Amy Seid, Erica Pivinski and Claudia Andreski, the authors began working on the book in May of 2012. Suitable for all ages, the book, which came out in December, follows Westfield schools' mascot as he visits each of the district's 10 schools as well as local landmarks. Tasked with speaking at Westfield High School's graduation ceremony, the Blue Devil takes readers along for the ride as he embarks on a journey through town to gather information before making his speech. …
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Evening of live music starts at 6 p.m.
Looking for some family fun that involves live music, food and friends? The Education Fund of Westfield is hosting its second annual Rock 4 Schools from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Crossroads in Garwood. Fresh off their weekend 'Toy HiSTORY' performances, the Washington School Band will take the stage along with Jen Davis & Friends, 3rd Gear, The Crash Combo and Pending. These local bands are donating their time to help the Ed Fund raise money to fulfill grant requests from the Westfield public school district. Over $30,000 in grant money was provided to the schools throughout the district this past year alone and over $300,000 has been allocated since 1992, according to the Fund's website. The Education Fund encourages proposals …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Book makes great gift for students, teachers and alumni, Ed Fund members said.
Want to learn more about the Westfield public school district? Or maybe take a walk down memory lane guided by Westfield's mascot the Blue Devil? The Education Fund of Westfield has put together a picture book for all ages, 'Caps Off to Westfield's Blue Devil,' just in time for the holidays. Tasked with speaking at Westfield High School's graduation ceremony, the Blue Devil takes readers along for the ride as he embarks on a journey through town, visiting each of the district's 10 schools to gather information before making his speech. Written by Education Fund members Amy Seid, Erica Pivinski and Claudia Andreski, the authors began working on the book in May of 2012. In order to highlight what makes each of the district's 10 schools …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Funds will go toward an iPad lab at Westfield High School.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Education Fund would like to thank everyone who attended our annual Wine Tasting and Auction on Sat, April 21 as well as all who contributed to making the event so successful and fun. Over 110 people attended and we raised over $9,000, which will go toward funding an iPad lab at Westfield High School as well as other grant requests this spring. We'd like to especially thank ShopRite Liquors and Stew Leonard's for donating all the wine and spirits. We'd also like to acknowledge the incredible master of magic, Henry Carlyle, who amazed us all and Sean Garnhart who set the tone with his wonderful piano playing. A big thank you to all the art galleries in town who contributed art for our auction: Galeria West, Juxtapose, Evalynn Dunn, …
Way toooooooo taxed
1:27 pm on Friday, April 19, 2013
Why do we need an education fund to fund grants for technology and innovative programs for the students in the Westfield Public Schools. Regardless of whether or not this annual event is an enjoyable way to raise funds for our school children, isn't that what property taxes are for? The more money "donated" doesn't reduce our property taxes. more ›