If the trees are beginning to turn green, can “Surf’s Up” be far behind?
GETTING READY FOR “SURF’S UP” – Getting the pool ready to party for the 2010 “Surf’s Up” fundraiser for LEAF are (standing) OakBend Medical Center’s Chief Executive Officer Joe Freudenberg and Sue McCarty; and (seated) Jody Jones Noirot, and Susan Carruth.
OakBend Medical Center is the title sponsor for the 2010 Surf’s Up School’s Out, with the Triumphs, benefitting the Lamar Educational Awards foundation.
The dinner, dance and auction will be May 7 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Dinner is served from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with a live dessert auction following immediately. The dance starts at 8:30 p.m. with entertainment by Fort Bend County’s favorite party band, The Triumphs.
Funds raised at Surf’s Up go to underwrite grants for Lamar CISD teachers. More than $184,000 was awarded by the LEAF. “Grant Express” in 2009. Since 2000, LEAF has awarded more than $1 million dollars in grants for innovative classroom projects.
Individual tickets are $25, which includes a chicken-fried steak dinner catered by Vincek’s.
Tables for groups of 10 or can be reserved for $250.
For ticket information or to reserve tables for Surf’s Up, contact Janice Knight at 832-223-0334.
