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Garden
of Knowledge 2007
2007
The Ojai Education
Foundation sponsored its 2nd 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. The Garden of
Knowledge
featured a silent auction of works by nationally known local artists, book
signings by Ojai’s own authors, a world-class jazz ensemble (Jim Calire Trio), and delectable
cuisine based on seasonally fresh, local foods. A formal short program included presentation of the OEF Education Hero of the Year award
to Cathy Maynard, and a "Magic of Science"
presentation by science teacher Jim Bailey.
double-click on the slideshow below to access the complete album
pictures courtesy of Aryna Swope and Carrie Johnson
DATE:
September 8, 2007 TIME:
3:30 to 8:00 PM
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LOCATION:
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The home and gardens of Marc and Julia Whitman (map).
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LOCAL AUTHORS: |
Book
signing by Ojai’s resident authors including John Broesemle, Carter
Crocker, Sue Florence, Marty Fujita, Gai Jones, Rick
Ridgeway, Jim Ruch, and Richard Senate (3:30 to 5:00 PM).
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SILENT AUCTION: |
World
respected, local artists including Susan Amend, Gayel Childress, Bert Collins,
Christine Golden, Julia Pfeiffer, Jennifer Moses, Jean Smart, Bruce Tomkinson, Gretchen Greenberg,
and Elizabeth White have donated artwork that will be on
display and available for auction (4 to 6 PM).
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FINE DINING:
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Catered by Food Caddy featuring a delectable menu based on fresh,
seasonal and local foods (6 to 7:30 PM).
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MUSIC: |
By Jim Calire Trio.
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RAFFLE: |
A
raffle for fine art by Ted Gall (metal sculpture), Otto Heino (Scandinavian
punch bowl), and Nancy Whitman (still life painting). Ticket donation is $25 or five tickets for $100 (winners do
not need to be present).
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SPECIAL GUESTS:
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JIM
BAILEY with "THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE"; Presentation of OEF Education Hero of the Year Award
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TICKETS:
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$150 per person (includes one complimentary art raffle ticket).
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SPONSORS:
TITLE
SPONSOR $7,500 level:
Ojai Community Bank.
One table for eight and full-page ad in program. Recognition on all posters and
other PR and marketing pieces.
MAJOR
SPONSOR $5,000 level:
One table for eight and half-page ad in program. Recognition on all posters and
other PR and marketing pieces.
LIVE OAK
SPONSOR $2,500 level:
Table
for four and quarter-page ad in program. Recognition on all posters and other PR
and marketing pieces.
ORCHID
SPONSOR $1,000
level:
Two tickets and 1/8 page ad in program. Recognition on all posters and other PR
and marketing pieces.
MATILIJA
POPPY SPONSOR $500
level:
One ticket. Logo listing in program. Recognition on all posters and other PR and
marketing pieces.
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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.
To request an invitation,
click here and send your name and address or call 805.200.8396
