The 14th Annual FCEF "Lights, Camera, Action!" Gala & Auction is a "wrap"!
The Falls Church Education Foundation’s Annual Gala & Auction is the single largest FUNdraiser of the year. It brings together 425+ supporters of the Falls Church City Public Schools. The event has featured several musical acts, gaming, silent & live auctions and open bar. Our 2017 event generated a record fundraising effort, netting more than $125,000 for the foundation. These funds support our Super Grant program, Teacher Training Program, ESOL Summer school program and tutoring/mentoring programs for at-risk students and families, to name a few.
Photos from this event include photos from FCCPS staff, Carol Sly, student, Tenzin Namgeyl, and professional Analisa Aldana of Flora Foto.
Event Details
Tickets - no paper tickets necessary for entry ... just check in with our friendly student volunteers as you enter the club - entertainment, food and drinks begin promptly at 6:30! The price of your tickets covers the cost of the event ... please consider vying for auction items or making a donation to FCEF during the evening.
Attire - With our "Lights, Camera, Action!", the range of dress is broad. Feel like going "Old Hollywood" or "New Hollywood"? Fantastic! Many attendees love to dress to theme. For those who don't, men, feel free to come dressed in anything from a collared shirt and tie to a tuxedo. For women, anything from cocktail dress to full length gown will work. Only rule … no jeans!
Venue & Parking - Washington Golf & Country Club is located at 3017 N. Glebe Road in Arlington (http://www.washingtongolfcc.org/). Complimentary valet parking is at the front door and the lot across the street (by the tennis courts) for your convenience.
Or better yet … plan for Uber or taxi! We want ALL to be safe on the roads!
Event Schedule - Bars open and music starts promptly at 6:30pm - don’t miss a minute! The party continues through "last call" at 10:30.
Drinks - Wine, beer and rail drinks will be available and are included in your price of admission. "Bubbles & Baubles” will be available for $15 for the first attendees, while supplies last.
Please note the bars will be closed during the live auction (another reason to be there right at 6:30!)
Food - There will be a variety of hors d'oeuvres passed at the beginning of the evening and buffet near the ballroom before the Live Auction. There will not be a seated dinner at the "Lights, Camera, Action!". We have options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free diners.
Silent / Live Auction - Auction items may be bid on from your phone/tablet/computer at any time before or during the event and the week leading up to it. A complete listing will be online at https://tinyurl.com/mtwwj6 and on your phone as soon as you register your cell phone. Check your calendars for vacation dates and plan your winning bidding strategy for all of your "don't miss" items!
Mobile Bidding - all silent auction bidding will take place on your mobile phone! You’ll receive a text message to check in. You can enter bids from your phone, tablet or laptop starting May 11th and all week leading up to the event. You can set eBay style bids, with starting and max bids. You’ll have even more time to enjoy the music, gaming and food while still supporting FCEF and FCCPS when you bid ahead of time.
Purchases - All purchases, including auction items and donations, will be paid for using your bidder number which is linked to your credit card.
Live Music & Casino Games - Flutes/clarinets during happy hour, GMHS Jazz Band, Blue Book Value Band, convertibleJERK as well as loads of casino games for you to enjoy.
Tickets - no paper tickets necessary for entry ... just check in with our friendly student volunteers as you enter the club - entertainment, food and drinks begin promptly at 6:30! The price of your tickets covers the cost of the event ... please consider vying for auction items or making a donation to FCEF during the evening.
Attire - With our "Lights, Camera, Action!", the range of dress is broad. Feel like going "Old Hollywood" or "New Hollywood"? Fantastic! Many attendees love to dress to theme. For those who don't, men, feel free to come dressed in anything from a collared shirt and tie to a tuxedo. For women, anything from cocktail dress to full length gown will work. Only rule … no jeans!
Venue & Parking - Washington Golf & Country Club is located at 3017 N. Glebe Road in Arlington (http://www.washingtongolfcc.org/). Complimentary valet parking is at the front door and the lot across the street (by the tennis courts) for your convenience.
Or better yet … plan for Uber or taxi! We want ALL to be safe on the roads!
Event Schedule - Bars open and music starts promptly at 6:30pm - don’t miss a minute! The party continues through "last call" at 10:30.
Drinks - Wine, beer and rail drinks will be available and are included in your price of admission. "Bubbles & Baubles” will be available for $15 for the first attendees, while supplies last.
Please note the bars will be closed during the live auction (another reason to be there right at 6:30!)
Food - There will be a variety of hors d'oeuvres passed at the beginning of the evening and buffet near the ballroom before the Live Auction. There will not be a seated dinner at the "Lights, Camera, Action!". We have options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free diners.
Silent / Live Auction - Auction items may be bid on from your phone/tablet/computer at any time before or during the event and the week leading up to it. A complete listing will be online at https://tinyurl.com/mtwwj6 and on your phone as soon as you register your cell phone. Check your calendars for vacation dates and plan your winning bidding strategy for all of your "don't miss" items!
Mobile Bidding - all silent auction bidding will take place on your mobile phone! You’ll receive a text message to check in. You can enter bids from your phone, tablet or laptop starting May 11th and all week leading up to the event. You can set eBay style bids, with starting and max bids. You’ll have even more time to enjoy the music, gaming and food while still supporting FCEF and FCCPS when you bid ahead of time.
Purchases - All purchases, including auction items and donations, will be paid for using your bidder number which is linked to your credit card.
Live Music & Casino Games - Flutes/clarinets during happy hour, GMHS Jazz Band, Blue Book Value Band, convertibleJERK as well as loads of casino games for you to enjoy.
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Tickets to the 2019 FCEF Gala & Auction will be available this fall. $150/person for food, entertainment and open bar. Join 425+ of your school supporters at the most FUNDraiser of the year! Can't join? Buy a ticket for a teacher - we have staff who would love to attend!
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Our sponsors are the key building blocks of the Foundation. Build your business while building our community! SPONSORSHIP details for the 2019 Gala & Auction will be published in June. Our fabulous sponsors from 2018 are listed on the homepage and the 2017 are listed below. Support the businesses that support the Foundation and FCCPS!
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Promote your business to over 6000 supporters of FCCPS by DONATING to the live and/or silent auction! Advertise your company while simultaneously support our schools.
Our 14th Auction raised ~$50K to support our Super Grant Funds and Teacher Training Grants to be awarded in October of 2018. We appreciate your generosity! |
Thank you to the 2017 "Derby Days" Gala & Auction Sponsors!
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Sanju K. Bansal The Steve & Nancy Sprague
Foundation Teacher Leadership Fund
Foundation Teacher Leadership Fund
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Thank the following individuals for generously sponsoring at the "Corporate Donor" level at the 2017 Gala & Auction:
Jody Acosta / Tom Clinton / Art Cook
Jacqueline & Leon Bruner
Emily & Richard Crespin
Laura & Christian Downs
Trish & Dan Horowitz
Ali & John Lapp
Kristen & Dan Ross
Gabi & John Sandoz
Sharon Schoeller & Edward Saltzburg
Barbara & Kieran Sharpe
Cecily & Lance Shea
Edie & Tom Smolinski
Thank you to the following sponsors donating at the "Friends of FCEF" level:
Baroody Camps
Laurie & Steve Clark
Carey Homes, LLC
Jody Acosta / Tom Clinton / Art Cook
Jacqueline & Leon Bruner
Emily & Richard Crespin
Laura & Christian Downs
Trish & Dan Horowitz
Ali & John Lapp
Kristen & Dan Ross
Gabi & John Sandoz
Sharon Schoeller & Edward Saltzburg
Barbara & Kieran Sharpe
Cecily & Lance Shea
Edie & Tom Smolinski
Thank you to the following sponsors donating at the "Friends of FCEF" level:
Baroody Camps
Laurie & Steve Clark
Carey Homes, LLC
Photos of 2015 and 2014 Annual Gala & Auction
Annalisa Aldana of flora foto photographed the 2015 Gala & Auction; enjoy the photos here.
Enjoy the photos from the 2014 Gala & Auction generously donated by the talented Diana Lewkowicz, Life Chronicled.
Enjoy the photos from the 2014 Gala & Auction generously donated by the talented Diana Lewkowicz, Life Chronicled.
