Events

The RCEF sponsors and participates in many events throughout the year to raise funds and build support for our Redwood City schools.

Coming Events

BENEFIT FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE
May 4, 2012 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Pacific Shores Center

Join our education, business, and community leaders at Benefit for a Brighter Future,
an entertaining and informative evening in support of our wonderful students!

>>More about this year's Benefit for a Brighter Future event

>>More about past Benefit for a Brighter Future events

Past Events

OktobeRun 5k and Half Marathon & PENINSULA OKTOBERFEST

The first half marathon on the Peninsula in years attracted more than 900 runners for a hugely successful race on October 15, 2011 and helped to raise $25,000 for our students. More >>

After the run, we saw a huge turnout on a glorious day for the Peninsula's only Oktoberfest. With 12 breweries and 18 food vendors represented, there were lots of opportunities for guests to enjoy the harvests of the season. Thanks to organizer Krisell Laran and her crack team at Bullfrog Media, plus an army of volunteers, the event raised around $10,000 to support our students. More >>

This all-day celebration of Redwood City's own working deep water port on October 1, 2011 drew several thousand people to enjoy boat rides, tram tours, music, races, arts & crafts, food & drink, kids' activities and much, much more! We raised $2,200 to benefit the RCEF, thanks to the generosity of our partners the Port of Redwood City. More >>

september 14, 2011 5% DAY BENEFITS OUR MUSIC STUDENTS!

Sales from September's 5% Day at Redwood City Whole Foods Market generated almost $5,000 to keep instrumental music education for our middle school students. In addition, shoppers gave an additional $2,062 to  help us meet a $10k challenge grant.

A big thank you to those who shopped and helped staff the table, and to Jane Woodman and the Sequoia High School band — the kids were great ambassadors for the music programs in both districts! Thanks also to Georgia Solkov Jack who found our $10k match donor and drove the Save Our School Musiccampaign to success!

36th Annual 4th of July Parade Run

Monday, July 4, 2011
8:45 am
Brewster & Arguello, Redwood City

This fun 3.5 mile run and walk kicked off Redwood Ciy's 4th of July festivities this year with 747 runners. Runners followed the legendary 4th of July parade route, with thousands of spectators cheering them on. This fun and patriotic community event also raised $20,500 for our Save Our School Music campaign! More >>

Return of Groovin' in the Grove!

May 28, 2011
Woodside High School
199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside, CA

More! >>

BENEFIT FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Each year, the business, community, and education leaders of Redwood City join together to support our students at Benefit for a Brighter Future. Combining student showcases, abundant food and drink, and the presentation of our Investor and Inspiration awards, this is an entertaining and informative evening that can't be missed. As our major fundraising event of the year, Benefit for a Brighter Future is vital to our fundraising efforts, netting more than $500,000 for our children's education since 2007.

Select from a link below to learn more about Benefit for a Brighter Future:

Benefit for a Brighter Future, May 4, 2012, Pacific Shores Center

Benefit for a Brighter Future, May 6, 2011, Pacific Shores Center

Benefit for a Brighter Future, April 30, 2010, Pacific Shores Center

Benefit for a Brighter Future, April 24, 2009, Pacific Shores Center

Benefit for a Brighter Future, April 25, 2008, Pacific Athletic Club

Benefit for a Brighter Future, April 25, 2007, McCaw Hall, Stanford University

For more past events, please go to our Archives.

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