PEC 2020 Nighttime
Weeklong Fundraiser
May 17 to 23
What We’re Doing This Year
We’re online, having fun and supporting our fun and funky community all while raising money for Paul Ecke families in need. So, get ready because The Nighttime Weeklong Fundraiser kicks off Sunday, May 17 and ends Saturday, May 23.
Here are 5 ways you can participate:
Support Local Businesses by Buying Gift Cards
Take Part in Our Daily Fun & Funky Activities
All proceeds will benefit the growing number of Paul Ecke families in need.
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Auction Items
- 4 Nights at beautiful Casa Fortuna in La Quinta
- 2 Nights at the hip Hard Rock San Diego
- 2 Nights at Surfhouse Boutique Hotel
- Amazing Art by Daniella Manini, Andy Davis and Greg Cali
- Principal for a Day
- Librarian for a Day
- Front Porch Portrait Session
- Reserved parking spot on Vulcan
- and more!
Auction closes at 9pm on Saturday, May 23
Special Note: to help support local businesses in our community, this year we offered to “host” gift cards on our auction site. If a gift card is hosted, the minimum bid will be the face value of the gift card. Anything auctioned off over face value will be donated to Paul Ecke. Win-win!
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Virtual Events
- Friday Island Vibes with Mr. Jake and Special Guests
- Saturday Scones with Chef Isabelle
- Pizza Making Class with Mr. Wheeler
- Storytime with Ms. Gonzalez
- Yahtzee with Specials Teachers
- and more!
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Fun & Funky Daily Themes and Activities
We came up with cute and creative daily themes to build excitement and support the businesses who’ve kindly donated to Paul Ecke Central in the past. We’re calling these businesses our community partners.
Make Somebody’s Monday a Fun Day!
Monday, May 18
Buy a gift card for a friend from a local business that has continuously supported Paul Ecke over the years
Family Activity Take a virtual field trip to Helen Woodward Animal Center, live at 11am.
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Treat YoSelf Tuesday
Tuesday, May 19
Buy a treat for yourself from one of our community partners. You deserve it!
Family Activity Check out the Penguin Cam at the San Diego Zoo. Consider making a donation.
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We Won’t Cook Wednesday!
Wednesday, May 20
Order takeout or gift cards from your favorite PEC family-owned restaurants! Don’t forget to order adult beverages too!
Family Activity Feel those beachy vibes and get artsy with Art for Kids Hub.
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Thank an Essential Worker Thursday
Thursday, May 21
Thank an essential worker – your favorite post office employee, grocery store cashier, medical professional – by buying a them a gift card from one of our community partners.
Family Activity Check out the kelp forest at the Birch Aquarium. Live feed at 2pm.
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Friday Island Vibes with Mr. Jake and Special Guests
Friday, May 22
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a virtual happy hour. Live music and tunes from Mr. Jake starting at 5pm. Buy tickets here.
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Saturday Scones with Chef Isabelle
Saturday, May 23
Join us for a virtual scone making class with PEC mom Chef Isabelle at 3:30pm. Buy tickets here.
Order takeout or buy a gift card from one of our community partners because the auction closes at 9pm sharp! You need to get those bids in!
If you have an auction item, you can submit the donation form two ways – print a hard copy OR fill it out online.
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Nighttime Fundraiser Forms & Flyers
NTF Sponsorship & Donation Letter
Questions
Contact ntf@pauleckecentral.com