Courtesy of EdUCate!, the nonprofit foundation established in 1993 with the goal of providing supplemental funds to all five University City public schools:
The UCSD Faculty Club will be transformed Friday, May 6, 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM during the Taste of the Triangle.
New this year is an exciting Monte Carlo theme! Enjoy food from great local restaurants, casino-style card games such as Pai Gow, Baccarat, 3-Card Poker, Let It Ride, and Texas Hold ‘Em, silent auction/raffle, live entertainment, and evening VIP attendees will be entertained by TV personality and UC’s own Fred Saxon.
Plus they will get special insight into the high stakes poker world from special guest Richard Lederer, father to world renowned poker players Annie Duke and Howard Lederer, who will share his own poker playing secrets. Richard Lederer will also be hosting two special sessions for beginner and intermediate players during the event. Sign-up on the website to reserve your spot, limited seats available.
Participating restaurants are: Ahi Sushi & Grill, Boudin Bakery, Corner Bakery Café, Crossroads Deli, Dan Diego’s Euro Café and Pub, Eureka!, French Gourmet, Green Acre, Leucadia Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant, Native Foods, Nine-Ten, Outcast Grill, Premier La Jolla, Rock Bottom Brewery, Specialty’s Bakery and Café, UCHS Culinary Club, and Veggie Grill.
Tickets go on sale April 1 at www.uc-educate.org. Prices are $75 in advance, $85 at the door; UC Cluster teachers and staff are $50 in advance, $60 at the door.
If you cannot attend the event, please consider sponsoring a teacher or donate to our general fund. Donation help offset the cost of putting on this volunteer-run event.
Thanks to event sponsors: Platinum – Caryl Lees, UC Marketplace; Gold – Nancy Beck, Steve & Terry Gray, Katie Dunahoo & Jack Klein, University City Community Association (UCCA), Wells Fargo Bank, Klassen Painting, and Grace City Church. Game table sponsors: Jennifer Anderson, Amy Bergen Zerofski, Eric & Sarah Jorissen, Kurt Meeder, Angie Minor, Jemma Samala, and Larry Yandel Jr. Memorial Youth Sports Fund.
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. If you would like to become a sponsor, or would like to donate items to the silent auction/raffle, please contact jemmasamala@gmail.com.
Dress accordingly for the indoor/outdoor venue. Black-Tie optional.
All proceeds benefit the five University City public schools: Curie, Doyle and Spreckels Elementary, Standley Middle, and University City High Schools.
Support Taste of the Triangle: A Night in Monte Carlo and EdUCate! – It’s a High Stakes Assignment!
Visit www.uc-educate.org to purchase tickets to the Taste of the Triangle, and learn more about EdUCate! and many programs and grants supported by your donations. Thank you.
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