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Hot-Ticket Treasures

Saklan’s Auction Committee is on the hunt for some razzle-dazzle auction items to make this year’s auction the real McCoy! We’re talkin’ about hot-ticket treasures that’ll have the crowd jazzed and ready to bid big. Here’s the skinny on what we need to bring the excitement and rake in the dough:

Vacation Homes – Do you have or know someone with a vacation property, timeshare or other access to destination properties?
Unique Experiences – Do you have a connection to something unavailable to the general public? Think Club 33, behind the scenes tours, throwing out the first pitch, dinner with someone famous, or an opportunity to sit in an owner’s box.
Event Tickets – Do you have season passes for the Giants, Warriors, theatre, symphony, or live music venues?
Luxury Items – Artwork, handbags, jewelry, etc.
Adventure Experiences – Hot air ballooning, horseback riding, and cooking classes are always popular items.
Wine – Do you belong to a winery and have a few extra bottles of your favorite Cab you would be willing to part with for a good cause?
Gift Cards – Your unused gift cards can enhance a basket of themed goods.

Got a genius idea for a show-stopping auction item? Don’t be shy—lay it on us! As our mission says, think creatively! Hit the button below to fill out the online donor form, or drop a line to ewilliamson@saklan.org to share your brilliant ideas with the committee. Let’s make this auction the cat’s pajamas!

Auction Donation Form

Saklan’s 1920s-themed 70th Anniversary Gala & Auction will be held at Lafayette Park Hotel on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.. This adults-only shindig is always the bee’s knees—a roaring good time to toast our vibrant Saklan community while throwing some clams behind its ongoing success. Funds raised from the event support our top-notch programs like field experiences, guest experts, Project Based Learning, family groups, and primo training for our wonderful teachers.

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70th Anniversary Gala & Auction

Save the Date

Save the date for Saklan’s 70th Anniversary Gala & Auction on Saturday, April 26th, from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m., at Lafayette Park Hotel. Guests joining us for this 1920s-themed soiree will enjoy cocktails, live entertainment, a seated dinner, a live auction, and dancing!

Saklan’s Annual Auction is always a great community-building event. Saklan faculty, staff, families, and friends attend, and proceeds from the auction are invested directly back into your children’s educational experiences, in and out of the classrooms.

Tickets for this adults-only event will go on sale in March, but book your babysitter today. You won’t want to miss this event, as it is sure to be the bee’s knees!

Seeking Sponsors

A huge thank you to Lamorinda Printing for sponsoring our 70th Anniversary Gala & Auction!

Is your business or family interested in sponsoring or underwriting Saklan’s 70th Anniversary Gala & Auction? Underwriters and sponsors not only gain valuable exposure to the Saklan community but also demonstrate their commitment to education and community involvement. Sponsors receive benefits including exclusive recognition, tickets to the event, and more. All sponsors and underwriters confirmed by March 3rd will receive recognition on the event invitation.

Secure Your Sponsorship Today!

The support of sponsors and underwriters allows more proceeds from the auction to directly benefit Saklan students. If you have questions about sponsoring the event please reach out to Emily at ewilliamson@saklan.org.

See You on Thursday for Our Virtual Parent Education Event

The Saklan PA is excited to host Empowering Parents: Managing Child Anxiety in Today’s World, a virtual parent education workshop on Thursday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m. During the presentation, Dr. Megan Johnson will provide an in-depth review of the book “Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD- A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents,” by Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD, as well as share evidence-based strategies for reducing unhelpful parental behaviors, fostering independence, and building resilience in children.

This event is open to the greater Lamorinda Community, so feel free to invite friends and family to join. Click here to RSVP and receive the event link.

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Movie Night This Sunday

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday, January 26th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Founders Auditorium at the Orinda Community Center for our annual movie night! Popcorn will be provided for all attendees. Please bring your reusable water bottle with you, as well as nut-free snacks, blankets, chairs, beanbags, pillows, or other items to get cozy (limited folding chair seating will be available).

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Empowering Parents: Managing Child Anxiety

Join us for our Empowering Parents: Managing Child Anxiety in Today’s World virtual parent education workshop on Thursday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m. During the presentation, Dr. Megan Johnson will provide an in-depth review of the book “Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD- A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents,” by Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD, as well as share evidence-based strategies for reducing unhelpful parental behaviors, fostering independence, and building resilience in children.

This event is open to the greater Lamorinda Community, so feel free to invite friends and family to join. Click here to RSVP and receive the event link.

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Join Us on Jan. 26th

All members of the Saklan community are invited to join the PA on Sunday, January 26th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Founders Auditorium at the Orinda Community Center for a movie night! Popcorn will be provided for all attendees. Please bring your reusable water bottle with you, as well as nut-free snacks, blankets, chairs, beanbags, pillows, or other items to get cozy (limited folding chair seating will be available).

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Join Us for Movie Night

All members of the Saklan community are invited to join the PA on Sunday, January 26th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Founders Auditorium at the Orinda Community Center for a movie night!

Popcorn will be provided for all attendees. Please bring your reusable water bottle with you, as well as nut-free snacks, blankets, chairs, beanbags, pillows, or other items to get cozy (limited folding chair seating will be available).

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See You Tomorrow

We are so excited for our Taste of Traditions Dance and Potluck tomorrow, Saturday, November 2nd! The event will be held from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. on the Saklan Sports Court. It is sure to be fun for all ages!

Attendees are invited to bring a dish to share that reflects a family favorite or traditional dish shared in your family. Whether you’re able to bring a dish or not, your presence is what truly matters. The most important ingredient at this event is YOU, and we can’t wait to come together!

If you’d like to bring a dish to share, please sign up using this Sign Up Genius.

We hope to see you tomorrow for this fun and festive event!

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Taste of Traditions

The Saklan PA invites you to our first annual Taste of Traditions Dance and Potluck on Saturday, November 2nd! The event will be held from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. on the Saklan Sports Court.

If you’d like to bring a dish to share, please sign up using this Sign Up Genius.

We hope you will join us for this fun and festive event!

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See You Sunday!

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday, September 29th for Saklan’s Annual Fall Festival! The festivities will run from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Hacienda de las Flores.

Fall Festival is one of the favorite events for Saklan students of all ages. Join us for face painting, fall crafts, food trucks, lawn games, a whipped cream pie challenge, and wonderful company!