PARTY UNDER THE DOME!

Forget the Black Ties –This is no Formal Affair
Just Dress for Spring with a Casual Flair!

(Walnut Creek, Calif., April 17, 2009) – Walnut Creek Magazine, the Baldacci, Wenzel, and Lutzker families invite the Walnut Creek community to a benefit for the Walnut Creek Education Foundation (WCEF).

Party Under the Dome will be hosted on Saturday May 2, 2009, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at The CC Design Gallery at 1161 Alpine Road in Walnut Creek.  Guests will enjoy live music by SolMates, wine, appetizers and a raffle, as part of the evening’s festivities. Event sponsors include Sterling Albert Winery, Whole Foods, Wine Thieves, and James Brian Studios

 “We are delighted that several of our school families and our esteemed partners  recognize the critical need to raise funds to support our schools. Joining together only strengthens WCEF’s ability to help the Walnut Creek School District and the Acalanes Union High School District maintain the excellence in education for all our kids,” said Glynnis Cowdery, volunteer VP of Fundraising for WCEF.

Tickets are $60.00 per person and the price includes two raffle tickets and a commemorative wine glass. Tickets to the event, along with raffle tickets ($5 each or 5 for $20), may be purchased at www.wcefk12.org. Attendees must be 21 years of age to attend the event. All the proceeds go to WCEF and the ticket purchase is tax deductible. For more information, contact Glynnis Cowdery at events@wcefk12.org.

ABOUT WALNUT CREEK EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501c3 organization, tax I.D. #94-2915151. Founded in 2005, WCEF raises funds for the Walnut Creek School District and Acalanes Union High School District, so they can maintain academic programs and student support services that are cut due to the state’s education budget shortfall. WCEF receives support through financial and in-kind donations from business and corporate partners, parents, alumni, grants and the community-at-large. WCEF is managed by volunteers who are active supporters of the schools, and includes a board of directors made up of an executive committee, trustees and advisory members. The Foundation has two paid, part-time staff members – an executive director and data manager. For more information, contact WCEF at (925) 933.WCEF (9233) or go to www.wcefk12.org