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The Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) announced last week, that “Fundraising February for Los Al Kids” will take the place of LAEF’s signature fundraising event, The Royal Gala, this year. In addition, LAEF is proud to announce that the campaign’s king honoree is Dr. Gregg Stone. The LAEF Board of Directors selected the Interim Principal of Los Alamitos High School to be crowned king and serve as the LAEF royal ambassador for the year!
“2020 was a tough year for everyone,” said LAEF Executive Director Carrie Logue. “LAEF funding is down $400,000, so many of our services are at-risk of cancelation, including mental health & wellness support, fee waiver scholarships for families in need, free elementary world language classes, the STEAM initiative, and more.”
The Los Alamitos Recreation & Community Services Department and the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission, are pleased to announce the 5th annual Weekend of Art in Los Alamitos. This event has been growing steadily and we are excited to be hosting this event again! We invite you to join us as an artist by submitting one to three works of art in the exhibition.
The exhibition will open to the public on Friday, March 20th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The awards and closing ceremony will occur on Saturday, March 21st at 7 p.m. Saturday will also include an arts and crafts vendor fair. All artists are encouraged to participate in the exhibition as well as a vendor in the arts and crafts fair.
The Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) was proud to donate $5,000 to each Los Alamitos Unified school campus this month, for a total of $45,000 to support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and math) instruction across the district. “Even during these trying times, LAEF is committed to its mission and continues to provide funding in critical areas impacting all students,” said LAEF Board Chair Tom Lent. LAEF has experienced a drastic drop in revenue this year due to limited class schedules and cancelled fundraising events, however the Board felt strongly about continuing these donations in the important area of STEAM.
LAEF Executive Director Carrie Logue presented checks to all district principals last week and said, “It was amazing to see the gratitude from all of the school principals for this gift that will allow them to continue STEAM education even in the middle of an unprecedented year.” STEAM donations will help enhance and support program