SVEF’s 30th Anniversary Celebration

This month the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF) celebrates its 30 years in the community serving the critical financial needs for the four public schools (Brook Knoll & Vine Hill Elementary Schools, Scotts Valley Middle School and Scotts Valley High School) in the Scotts Valley Unified School District.

On Saturday, February 28, the Scotts Valley Community Center will be the location for a reunion of past and present members of SVEF, including past and present presidents and board members as well as local dignitaries who have helped the foundation raise funds for 30 years.

“We are inviting the community we serve to join us in this day of celebration to honor those who have contributed to the success of our efforts,” said Derek Timm, current president for the foundation. “We are inviting teachers, parents, community members, donors and both current and past students to join us in celebrating what a community can accomplish when we work together to support our children.”

“We are putting the Fun in our Fundraiser,” said Timm. “One of the exciting attractions at the event is a 30 foot climbing wall with two air jumpers and two Zorb balls. We are also having a Pie Toss Booth that I’m sure will have long lines of people anxious to aim their throws at some very recognizable and notable Scotts Valley faces!”

In the last five years alone, the Foundation has donated more than half a million dollars to keep the libraries open in all four schools, and to provide counseling services for students. In addition, SVEF has funded play equipment that meets current safety and accessibility requirements and most recently teacher training in GLAD, a language rich academic program that integrates curriculum areas to engage student learning.

Over the last 30 years, SVEF has organized events to raise funds and bring together community members to support district needs. “One of our financial goals is to continue to support an endowment fund established in 2009 with $100,000,” said Timm. “That endowment has grown to $390,000 dollars today.

Currently the foundation raises monies through direct donor support and with its Christmas Tree Lot in December and the Mountain Charlie Challenge — a series of cycling rides through the Santa Cruz Mountain Range held each spring that range from 10 kilometers for beginners to 100 miles for weekend warriors. This year the Mountain Charlie Challenge will include a 5k run as well. To build to the point where it is today, SVEF has been holding fundraisers like these and others for the last 30 years.

The February 28 anniversary event will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Scotts Valley Community Center. Admission is just $8, and will feature games and activities for families including a climbing wall and photo booth, a 30-year timeline display of people and events, and food and drink provided by local vendors and restaurants. As always, 100% of the proceeds from the event will benefit Scotts Valley Public Schools

SVEF would like to thank Bay Federal, Bruno’s BBQ, Elite Martial Arts, Globus New Media, I On Design, Mulhern & Gomes, Paul Locatelli, Romeo Packaging, Santa Cruz County Bank, The Arcangeli Family, Treasures Fine Jewelry and Wells Fargo for their sponsorship of this event.

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Scotts Valley Educational Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Community Celebration. Scotts Valley Community Center 360 Kings Village Road February 28, 12 – 4 p.m. Admission $8.00

For tickets and information go to: www.SVEF.net