Purchase Your PARTY BOOK EXPERIENCES
While You Still Can!
On sale tomorrow during Pizza Wednesday or
While the Gala has passed, the Party Book Experiences are still available! Several parties have sold out or have already occurred, but there are still GREAT experiences to be had!
Hurry! Two of our parties are happening THIS Saturday:
- Oye Como Va - Progressive dinner (for adults)
- Mystery Breakfast (for 3rd & 4th grade girls)
Other GREAT EXPERIENCES coming up are:
- For children, there's a BMX Bike Party, 5th Grade Movie Night, Project Runway and
- Messy Art, just to name a few.
- For adults, you won't want to miss spending fun, quality time with fellow parents at the Paella Dinner, Wine Tasting, Beach Bunco or 5th Grade Psychic Party.
- And there are more wonderful ways to mingle with fellow students and parents, while supporting your children's education with your donation. Don't delay -- several parties have only a few slots left!
A. Oye Como Va - In the Village a Progressive Dinner (adults)
Get in touch with your Latin side while you get to know your fellow LJES parents. No samba dancing required as you hoof it from house to house in the heart of La Jolla. Walk to 3 different host homes, as you enjoy your fabulous Latin-themed evening. Latinize your taste buds with white Sangria with Lemongrass, Ceviche with Mango, Pasta with Roasted Poblano Peppers and Chicken, among other spicy favorites. You'll get the best of both worlds with hot foods and cool company.
Date: THIS WEEKEND: Saturday April 27, 2013
Time: 6:30 - 10:30pm
Capacity: 20 guests (or 10 couples)
Price: $100 per person/$200 per couple
Hosts: Jorge and Michelle Figueiredo, Letty and Eric Young, Sandra and Mike Munson
B. Bird Rock Progressive Dinner - Mad Men Style (adults)
SOLD OUT!
Date: Saturday September 21, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hosts: April and Joe Winograd, Ruth Leivers and Devin Breise
D. Movie Night Under the Stars - 5th Grade
Not quite old enough for PG-13, too old for G? Not to worry! Join our 5th Graders for a movie just right for you, under the stars and with your friends. Bring your comfies, PJs are just fine. Don't forget a pillow, sleeping bag or blankets. Enjoy popcorn, a 'candy bar' featuring an array of sweets, and drinks during your own screening of an outdoor movie, the sanctuary of a LJES family backyard.
Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 10 pm
Capacity: 15 5th Graders
Price: $25 per person
Hosts: Mia Spengler (Michael and Jen)
E. Mom's Night Out Wine Tasting Party (ladies only)
Sneak away from the family and share some laughs with the girls over wine, cheese and dessert. Our wine expert will guide you through a flight of varietals from around the world. Who knows? You might even find a new favorite wine or a new favorite friend. We will raise our glasses and spirits at the historic "Edgemont House." This fascinating location is over 100 years old and currently the home of one of our La Jolla Elementary families.
Date: May 16, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Capacity: 40 guests
Price: $50 per person
Hosts: Sharon Benedek, Laura Benedict
F. Beach House BBQ & Ski Boat Party (family)
Want to spend the day at the beach without lugging the cooler, umbrella, and bbq through the sand? Come and spend the day on Mission Bay at the bay front home of one of our LJES families. The BBQ will be fired up and so will the speed boat. Water ski, wake board or get towed along in style, then clean up in the warm outdoor shower and grab a cold drink. This is going to the beach the civilized way. The less water prone members of the family can sit on the patio and watch the world go by. Everyone in the family is sure to have a terrific time.
HURRY - ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Date: Sunday June 2, 2013
Time: 4:30 - 8:30pm
Capacity: 6 families
Price: $250 per family
Hosts: Laura Benedict and Michael Bark, Fran and Todd Shimp
G. Torrey Pines Hike and Breakfast (adults)
This exuberant adventure will meet at the base of Torrey Pines State Park for a nice hike, at the pace of your choice, on the cliffs above the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Get your hearts pumping while you catch up with a friend while we wind along the trails of Torrey Pines. Afterwards, we will drive a short distance up the road to Brian Malarkey's latest eatery, Green Acre, recently named in San Diego Magazine as one of the "10 Hot Plates" for newly opened eateries! Enjoy coffee and a delicious farm-to-table breakfast overlooking the organic vegetable garden.
Date: Friday May 10, 2013
Time: 9:30am (after drop off)
Capacity: 30 guests
Price: $40 per person
Hosts: Trish Ryan and Jen Snyder
H. Mystery Breakfast (girls, 3rd & 4th grade)
Brush the fairy dust off of your sweet little 3rd and 4th grade girls, as they are sweetly surprised, while having just awoken from a good night's slumber. They will be going on a short road trip to the Broken Yolk in Point Loma, where they will meet old, and make new, friends for a Mystery Breakfast. Have them show up in their pjs, as they relish in pancakes, waffles, eggs and more. There's no better way to start a weekend!
Date: THIS WEEKEND: Saturday April 27, 2013
Time: 8:00am
Capacity: 12 children (3rd and 4th grades)
Cost: $50 per person
Hosts: Monica and Salvador Lombroso
I. Paella Ole' (adults)
Come party with the best, as your dinner sizzles, pops and ignites in front of your senses, while you enjoy a glass (or two) of Spanish red wine Sangria. This centuries-old dish may have originated as a humble, rustic meal favored by farmers in Valencia, Spain, but it has re-emerged as the ultimate party food. There's something about the spectacle -- the flames, the sizzle, the aroma -- that makes paella an impressive showpiece!
Date: Friday May 31, 2013
Time: 6:30pm
Capacity: 10 people (5 couples)
Price: $125 per person ($250 per couple)
Hosts: Avelino Cortina and Renata Vicente Cortina
J. Mommies, Martinis, and Makeup (LJES moms)
SOLD OUT!
Date: May 9th, 2013
Time: 6:30pm
Location: The home of Julie MacDonald
Hosts: Julie MacDonald and Aimee Lansky
K. Steaks and Reds on the Bay (adults)
SOLD OUT!
Date:
Saturday September 28, 2103 (subject to change)
Time: 5:00 - 9:00pm
Hosts: Tim and Kat Peppers, Scott and Marcia Branstetter, Bill and Barbara Hagey
L. Beach Bunco (ladies only)
Ladies...get ready to roll! Come and kick off the summer as we head to the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club for a fun evening of Bunco. Don't know how to play? No problem! It's easy to learn and you can chat with the gals while rolling your dice. Put your toes in the sand and enjoy drinks and a light dinner while we play.
Date: Thursday June 13, 2013
Time: 6:00pm
Capacity: 24 guests
Price: $75 per person
Hosts: Alexa Scoma, Nettie Keck, Trish Ryan
M. Indian Sunset (adults)
Kick off the new school year next Fall and enjoy the best time of year to watch the sunset from the sands of the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. Quench your thirst with cold cocktails and savor Indian appetizers, while you catch up with fellow La Jolla Elementary School parents and share memories of your summer adventures.
HURRY, ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Date: Friday September 20, 21013
Time: TBD
Capacity: 10 guests
Price: $100 per person
Hosts: Mike and Anita Reynolds
N. Messy Art Party (kids - kindergarten and 1st grade)
Come play with unabashed freedom at this Messy Art Party. Your child will LOVE the joy of creativity, delight in imagination, and experience the excitement of an art adventure unlike they've ever had. Come ready for fun with paint, mud, feathers, slime and much more and be prepared to get messy - we're talking mud between the toes and paint behind the ears messy!!!!!
Date: Saturday May 25, 21013
Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Capacity: 12 children (Kindergarten and 1st Grade)
Price: $25 per person
Hosts: Megan deLeon
O. 5th Grade Psychic Farewell Party (5th grade parents)
5th grade Moms (and Dads), are you spending sleepless nights wondering "What in the world is going to happen to my baby in Middle School!?" Middle School?! It seems like yesterday that we watched our 5th graders enter their first day of Kindergarten. Get a glimpse into the future, while you nibble on appetizers and enjoy a glass of wine to calm your nerves. Swap stories and words of wisdom with friends, and most importantly, get your own private "reading" with a psychic to see into your 5th graders' future! Hopes, dreams, and visions galore!
Date: Thursday May 30, 2013
Time: 6:00 - 9:30pm
Capacity: 15 guests
Price: $100 per guest
Hosts: Nettie Keck and Jen Spengler
R. Flip Out Flip Force Party (3rd/4th/5th grade)
SOLD OUT!
Date: Saturday May 4, 2013
Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm
Host:
Jen Snyder and Flip Force
S. BMX Bike Party (kids and adults)
Get ready to rumble! BMX (bicycle motocross racers) get ready to show off your tricks...bring on the bunnyhop, can-can and air tricks. Launch off the banks and pitts but try not to biff (crash)! Get down and dirty as you race around the BMX bike track with your friends. Bring your own bike and the rest will be supplied for you...including pizza and dessert after you've had a blast in your own LJES X Games!
Date: Sunday May 19, 2013
Time: TBD
Capacity: 30 guests (adults welcome!)
Price: $30 per person
Host: Suzanne and Bruce Brown; Greg and Ellen MacLean; Mark and Amy Ruminski
T. Project Runway Party (3rd and 4th grade girls)
Calling a Shout-Out to all 3rd and 4th grade girls! Bring your creative fashionista and participate in a "Project Runway" style party. Cut, tape, staple and glue your way into the cutest outfit on the runway! Judges Beware! You ain't seen nothing from Hollywood until you've met the creative genius of the Girls of La Jolla Elementary. An afternoon of runway style fresh outtta your heads! Bring your creative juices and your scissors and we promise you a fashion show to remember!
Date: Sunday May 19, 2013
Time: 2:00 - 5:00pm
Capacity: 12 children (3rd and 4th graders)
Price: $25 per child
Host: Angie Goodwin
U. Hip Hop/Break Dance Party - 2nd/3rd/4th
SOLD OUT!
Date: An agreed-upon Wed or Fri
Time: After school
Host:
Dani Balmat
Notes:
--If party does not sell out, host may cancel and will provide
a full refund to those who have already purchased tickets.
--No other refunds given.
