'Summer Soiree' offers a special night in support of education

Sandpoint, ID –  Sandpoint’s biggest summertime gala of the year – and the most important annual fundraiser for the Panhandle Alliance For Education – has its doors wide open to all friends of public education.

The alliance's Summer Soiree is Saturday, July 29, from 6 to 11 p.m. It is held along the waterfront under the stars with fine food, entertainment, art and engaging discussions of exciting developments in education for the young people in the Lake Pend Oreille School District.

In past years, the Summer Soiree has been by invitation – not that the invitation has been hard to get. The Panhandle Alliance For Education exists to support public education in the Lake Pend Oreille School District, and welcomes all supporters of our public schools.

The difference this year, said PAFE Executive Director Marcia Wilson, is that “We are putting the word out to ensure that everyone who wants to support public education knows they are invited. It's always a beautiful, fun and stimulating evening – and just by attending you support a terrific cause as well.”

Tickets are $150 per person, and there are opportunities to donate more through auction of art, sculpture, jewelry and experiences. There are also dedicated grants supporting teachers' programs, and the annual paddle raise.

The evening is staged each year at different homes along the Pend Oreille waterfront, and this year will be at a beautiful private estate in Dover. Dinner and cocktails are provided by Ivano’s Ristorante.

This major fundraiser benefits Lake Pend Oreille School District’s students through PAFE’s annual classroom teacher grants and strategic educational programs.

To attend the Summer Soiree coming July 29, call the PAFE office at 208-263-7040, or go order tickets online at www.panhandlealliance.org.

The Panhandle Alliance for Education is a non-profit organization composed of local citizens, businesses and educators.  Its mission is to promote excellence in education and broad-based community support for the Lake Pend Oreille School District.  Donations are distributed as a working pool of money to fund classroom teacher grants, strategic educational programs and READY! for Kindergarten.