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of Knowledge 2006
2006
The Ojai Education Foundation sponsored its first
annual signature fundraising event called “The Garden of Knowledge”, a beautiful
fall evening of gourmet food, art, music and literature in a bucolic Ojai
setting. Dinner and entertainment took place at the home of architect Marc
Whitman, who designed the uniquely appointed home around an ancient oak tree,
with vantages of boulder-strewn pools of the adjacent Santa Ana Creek. This
signature event featured a silent auction of works by nationally known local
artists, book signings by Ojai’s own authors, a world-class jazz ensemble, and
delectable cuisine based on seasonally fresh, local foods. A formal short
program included presentation of the OEF Education Hero of the Year award,
and a keynote presentation by a guest celebrity author.
DATE: September 16, 2006
TIME: 4 to 8 pm
Photo Gallery
LOCATION: The home and gardens of Marc and Julia
Whitman (map).
LOCAL AUTHORS: Book signing by Ojai’s resident
authors including David Allen, Larry Chambers, Carter Crocker,
Sue Florence, Marty Fujita,
Ken McAlpine, Rick Ridgeway, Rob
Ryder. (4 to 5
PM).
SILENT AUCTION: World respected
local artists including Bert
Collins, Karen Lewis, Debra Scolari, Linda
Taylor and Nancy Whitman donated artwork that
was on display and available for auction (5 to 6
PM)
FINE DINING: Catered by Four Worlds Catering,
with Chef Jeri Oshima, featuring a delectable
menu based on fresh, seasonal and local foods (6
to 8 PM)
MUSIC: Jimmy Calire, and his jazz combo of
professional studio musicians, providing mood
music and a dinner concert.
Raffle:
A drawing for the raffle of three art items by acclaimed Ojai artists Otto Heino, Ted
Gall, and Sherry Loehr was held. Ticket donation was $25 or five tickets for
$100 (winners did not need to be present).
CELEBRITY KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Leslie Faussett, Superintendent
of the Solana Beach School District
Presentation of
OEF Education Hero of the Year Award
to:
Doug Becker
TICKETS: $150 per person (included one
complimentary raffle ticket).
SPONSORS:
$5,000 level: Eight tickets plus reserved seating.
Half-page ad in program. Recognition on all
posters and other PR and marketing pieces.
$2,500 level: Four tickets plus reserved seating.
Quarter-page ad in program. Recognition on all
posters and other PR and marketing pieces.
$1,000 level: Two tickets. Logo listing in program.
Recognition on all posters and other PR and
marketing pieces.
$500 level: One ticket. Logo listing in program.
Recognition on all posters and other PR and
marketing pieces.
OJAI
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Ojai Education
Foundation (OEF) is a community-based, nonprofit organization that promotes
excellence in public education by building community support and providing
resources to our schools. Since 1993 the OEF has been working to 'create a
vibrant, rich, inspiring educational experience for the children of Ojai.’ The
Ojai Unified School District has developed some exceptional programs, such as
its nationally recognized music department. Due to declining enrollment and
insufficient funding, gaps are increasing in the OUSD’s ability to provide the
resources to match these successes in other departments. The OEF is committed to
working with the community and individuals and organizations that believe in the
importance of education funding to bridge these deficiencies. Our short-term
objective is to help the OUSD deliver the highest level of science education to
its students.
For information please send an email to
info@ojaief.org
or call Marty Fujita
805.646.4412
