PRINCETON, NJ Restaurant Dining Guide Announcement

Princeton Education Foundation Announces Annual Spring Gala and Silent Auction to Benefit Princeton’s Public School Students

Comedian Dan Nainan will be performing at the Princeton Education Foundation's Annual Spring Gala to Benefit Princeton Public Schools on April 5

March 3, 2014 (Princeton, NJ) – The Princeton Education Foundation will hold its annual gala to benefit the Princeton Public School District’s school students on Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the Frick Chemistry Laboratory on the Princeton University campus. The University has graciously donated the space for the occasion.

In keeping with this year’s whimsical Dr. Seuss “Oh, the Places We’ll Go!” theme, the evening will feature a sumptuous tour of gourmet tastings donated by community restaurants and vendors including Mediterra, Eno Terra, Peony Pavilion, North End Bistro, Cross Culture, Alchemist & Barrister, IQuisine, Bai, and Jammin' Crepes, in addition to a special performance by comedian/actor Dan Nainan.  Nainan has appeared on network television including “Last Comic Standing” as well as in feature films. 

Guests will also enjoy a silent auction. Bidders may compete for a wide assortment of auction items, including a chance to be Mayor for a Day with Liz Lempert; a private tour with the Wilmerding Curator of American Art at the Princeton University Art Museum; and a special dinner for four at the private Dining Hall of the Institute for Advanced Study. Guests may also bid on dining and shopping opportunities in town, summer camps, vacation getaways, and artwork by renowned local artists.

“The Princeton Education Foundation helps to position the Princeton Public schools among the best in the country by providing funding for technology, music, science, and many curriculum enhancing programs identified by the District. The gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and this year's creative energy and community spirit is ensuring that it will be exceptionally beautiful and enjoyable,” said Princeton Education Foundation Board President Jean-Anne Madden. 

District Superintendent Steve Cochrane added: "The Princeton Education Foundation is an engine of innovation for our school district, inspiring our teachers to try out new technologies, new projects, and new approaches all in the service of our students.  I am incredibly grateful for our partnership.”

The silent auction will open online on or around March 20 at www.pefnj.org, when members of the public can submit bids for any of the auction items. The online auction enables bidders to participate even if they cannot come to the gala, so pre-bidding is encouraged.

The lead sponsor of this event is OnePrinceton, together with major sponsorship provided by Georgeanne Gould Moss, The Gould Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, and the W. Bryce Thompson Foundation.

To purchase tickets visit www.pefnj.org. Tickets start at $150. All tickets will be held at the door.

For more information contact: Suzanne Roth, suzannelroth@gmail.com, 609-356-0149 or Jill Morrison, jillanne36@yahoo.com, 609-994-4441.