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Page Ahead's A Taste for Reading Benefit Luncheon
April 5, 2007
But words are things; and a small drop of ink,
Falling, like dew, upon a thought, produces
That which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think.
~ Lord Byron, Don Juan
A Taste for Reading, Page Ahead’s annual fundraising luncheon has already exceed the fundraising goal of $60,000! The event featured young authors from Rainier View Elementary in South Seattle who shared the words they created for their school’s Young Authors Conference later in the spring. Also featured, was seven year old Byrne, who shared his experience of hosting a book drive for his birthday with the 250 guests. Special thanks to our sponsors, The Boeing Company, the ChenSteinO'MalleySven Foundation and Washington's Lottery, who matched each donation of $250 or more!
Ballet for Books
March 25,2007
Ballet Spokane and interPLAYERS presented "Tales of Beatrix Potter," on Sunday, March 25th. Theatre patrons who brought a NEW children's book to donate received $1 off admission! All books collected at the event benefited Page Ahead, and will be distributed to children in Spokane and across the state.
Second Annual Pi Beta Phi Walk for Literacy
February 24, 2007
The Seattle Chapter of the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae and the University of Washington Collegiate Chapter hosted their Second Annual Walk for Literacy at Green Lake. Walkers braved the wind and rain, and collected 165 new children's books and $425! Coffee and refreshments were donated by Starbucks and QFC, walkers got to hang out with Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and the Cat in the Hat!
Interested in hosting your own fundraiser to benefit Page Ahead? Contact LeAnne, Community Outreach Coordinator.
Dish Up Literacy!
August 3, 2006
Participating restaurants across Washington State donated at least 10% of their proceeds on August 3rd to support children's literacy. Clifford the Big Red Dog and Curious George visit diners in some neighborhood restaurants, and some local bookstores collected new children's books to help support the event. Together, restaurants, bookstores and their patrons provided over 3,500 new books to be distributed across Washington State.
Additionally, all those who visited a partcipating restaurant on August 3rd were eligible to enter a drawing to win a week-long travel package for four, including round-trip airfare, courtesy of Alaska Airlines, and accomodations. Congratulations to Rebecca Sellers of Seattle for winning the prize package by entering at Tutta Bella in Wallingford.
To learn more about Dish Up Literacy, visit www.DishUpLiteracy.org or send us an email to learn how to participate next year.
Overlake School Benefit Concert
April 22, 2006
The 6th Annual Overlake School’s Benefit Concert raised over $2,600 to provide books for at-risk children. Since 2001, students at The Overlake School have planned, produced and performed in a concert to raise funds for a local charity. Page Ahead was the 2006 beneficiary.
A Taste for Reading Benefit Luncheon
April 6, 2006
The Cascade Shakespeare Players wowed guests at the 3rd Annual A Taste for Reading Benefit Luncheon with their rendition of Romeo and Juliet. The guests exceeded expectations and have contributed over $53,000 to date. All gifts were matched, doubling the number of new books Page Ahead is able to distribute to Washington's kids in need. Thank you to our sponsors: The Boeing Company, Expedia Inc., The Seattle Times, The Triple Door, Parametrix Inc., nikkomedia, DeLaurenti Food & Wine and Macy’s.
Pi Beta Phi Walk for Literacy
February 25, 2006
The UW and UPS Chapters of Pi Beta Phi and the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Clubs of Bellevue, North Puget, Seattle, and Tacoma Walked for Literacy around Green Lake. Participants met at 9a and collected over $350 and 145 new children’s books to benefit Page Ahead. Download the poster here [PDF].
For more information, contact LeAnne, Community Outreach Coordinator.
Ballet for Books
February 19, 2006
Page Ahead, Ballet Spokane, and interPLAYERS presented Ballet for Books: A Wonderland Miscellany to benefit children's literacy in Spokane. Patrons enjoyed a special performance of Alice in Wonderland by Ballet Spokane, Spokane's only professional ballet company, and donated $600 and almost 200 new children's books. After the show, patrons were invited to attend a Mad Hatter's tea party at the theatre.
Special thanks to Ballet Spokane, interPLAYERS for donating the space, and Rocket Bakery for sponsoring the tea party.
Not-So-Silent Auction
February 17, 2006
Fantastic items including lunch at various Downtown Seattle restaurants, a membership to a local museum, and lift tickets to Snoqualmie were auctioned off at the Not-So-Silent Auction at the Cascade People Center. Over $800 was collected to benefit Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program and the Washington Reading Corps.
Book Plates: Dishing Up Literacy
August 18, 2005
Book Plates is a community event that brings the neighborhood together to celebrate and boost children's literacy! Book Plates is supported by local chambers of commerce, promoted by local merchants, publicized by local newspapers, hosted by local restaurants, and patronized by local families. Who benefits? Local schools. Read More »
An Event for the Entire Family in Tacoma
June 25, 2005
You are invited to spring kids into summer reading by celebrating "10,000 books to 10,000 kids." This free family event will be held at the Tacoma Art Museum from noon to 1:45 pm on June 25th. Join the fun! To celebrate summer reading, Page Ahead presents storytellers, games, crafts, door prizes, and snacks. Read More »
Kids Spring into Summer Reading
June 25, 2005
A campaign to keep kids reading all summer long is generating thousands of books for distribution across Washington by Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program. The campaign will finish with a free event on June 25 at the Tacoma Art Museum from noon to 1:45 p.m. and will feature storytellers, games, crafts, free snacks, and door prizes. Read More »
Help Page Ahead Spring Kids into Summer
This spring Page Ahead is putting 10,000 books in the hands of 10,000 kids to make sure they learn to read. Kids who read over teh summer are more likely to succeed in the fall when they return to school. Read More »
Page Ahead Receives the "Golden Apple Award" from KCTS for Excellence in Education
This year Page Ahead received the "Golden Apple Award" for excellence in education. More than 150 individuals and organizations from across Washington were nominated to receive this award, and 12 were selected. Read More »
The Yale University Whiffenpoofs of 2004 Live In Concert!
June 1, 2004
Enjoy Yale's premier collegiate male glee club on their world tour to benefit children's literacy. The world-renowned Whiffenpoofs will sing songs from various styles and eras ranging from classic jazz to English folk songs to pop hits. Read More »
Merry Go Round for Reading
The holidays whirled by for the kids and families who took a spin on the ponies at the KING 5 carousel at Westlake this year. This was Page Ahead's second year of benefiting from the attraction, and the $25,000 we earned will enable us to buy 5,000 new books for at-risk children around the state. Page Ahead was not the only beneficiary of this partnership with KING 5; we shared revenues from the carousel with the Starlight Foundation and Pike Market Child Care Center. Read More »
A Taste for Reading: a Benefit for Children's Literacy
June 1, 2004
Thanks to all who gave so generously at Page Ahead's annual benefit luncheon. More than 200 guests attended "A Taste for Reading" and gave generously to support literacy programs for children at-risk of academic failure. The luncheon was a great success, meeting its financial goal, and delighting the audience with witty performances by The Yale University Whiffenpoofs of 2004. Read More »
Book Plates 2004 and Participating Restaurants
October 21, 2004
Thank you for "Dishing Up Literacy" at Book Plates Book Plates is an annual event involving neighborhood restaurants and community merchants. Participating restaurants donate a portion of their receipts to Page Ahead to buy new books for neighborhood children attending neighborhood schools. Read More »
Lop Your Locks for Literacy
August 15, 2004
Thanks to the New London Salon, located at the Inn at the Market in Seattle, for generating enthusiasm for Page Ahead at the Pike Place Market. The salon's stylists contributed a portion of their earnings during the week of August 23-28 to Page Ahead. Read More »
School book drives help more children gain access to reading material
November 1, 2003
Collecting books for the Seattle-based organization Page Ahead made students think about something they take for granted in this comfortable North End neighborhood: access to reading material. Read More »
Book Nooks: Making a Case for Reading
Architecture and design firms across Puget Sound made a persuasive case for reading - thirteen of them to be exact. As part of its Book Nooks Campaign to purchase books for at-risk children, Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program invited firms to design and create original bookcases. Read More »