Last year's Parties:
Together, these parties and experiences raised $7000 in the Soiree's Auction! The first group will be offered again this year, woo-hoo!
- An evening of Tapas delights: (5 parents cooked together)
- Studio 15 Disco Inferno (hosted by 2 families)
- A Javanese Feast: view slideshow (be prepared to salivate...)
- Amtrak Adventure to The Tech Museum of Innovation (drop off your kids or come with)
- After hours beauty bash at BeneFit- makeup party on 4th street
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- Chick Flicks: fine dining and a film in elegant surroundings
- Tamale-making class and fiesta!
- Tippett Studio tour for eight upper schoolers
- Pixar Tour for seven upper schoolers
- A Night with Coach Vince and the Oakland A’s
- Geocaching adventure (10 families used their new GPS devices to find hidden caches)
- Free Radical Salon: 8 parents took turns sharing creative projects with each other (a photo tour of Morocco, songs, storytelling, poetry), after a lovely host-prepared dinner
- Hula Hooping (an introductory class for adults)
What should I do, if I’m considering hosting a party to be sold in the online Auction April 1-8th?
1. Choose the party concept (one of the ideas below, or create your own).
2. Set the location, date and time for the event.
3. Choose how many guests. Will we sell places by couples or individuals?
4. Remember, BPC isn’t going to reimburse you for expenses, but your expenses are tax deductible. We can also provide you with a letter you can use to solicit donations for your event.
5. Invite one or more friends to host the party with you. One model that folks have employed in the past is: one person provides the space, another the food cost, a third the beverages. You get the idea.
Some more party ideas
A Wine Tasting
Paintball and Johnny Walker? OK, call me crazy. (Santa Clara or Sunol)
Dessert party
A Backyard bbq with a house concert
Paintball and Johnny Walker? OK, call me crazy. (Santa Clara or Sunol)
Dessert party
A Backyard bbq with a house concert
