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Reading to Kids 25th Anniversary Celebration

Let the good times roll as we celebrate a quarter-century of Reading to Kids at our 25th Anniversary! The evening features casino table games, New Orleans-style food, raffle prizes and packages to win, a live DJ, a 360° camera photo booth, and a night of fun
with Reading to Kids!

 

Want to help?

Click here for the 25th Anniversary & Casino Night flyer for sharing online or forwarding to anyone you know who may be interested in going.

Please also print out the flyer and hang it wherever many people are likely to see it, perhaps with a note that you are going and inviting others to join you.

Click here for our beautiful 25th Anniversary & Casino Night postcard for sharing online or forwarding to anyone you know who may be interested in going.

We need 13 volunteers! If you can volunteer at the event for two or more hours from as early as 4pm until the end, please call the Reading to Kids office at (310) 479-7455 or email Charlie.Orchard@readingtokids.org.

We are looking for sponsors! Click here for our sponsorship opportunities.

We can use more donated items for our raffle prize packages! 

In the past we have had gift certificates, products, services, autographed items, and tickets to fun events.

If you work at or have a connection with a restaurant, retail store, or for a company with products or services to offer, please help us by asking for a donation to our event.

Click here for a donation letter in Word .docx format to personalize and give to a manager, supervisor, or friend who may be able to donate a gift, product, or service

Click here for a donation form for the donor to complete

Click here for tips on how to best approach a business or person to donate to our event.

• Check out the Raffle Items List below!

If you have questions, please call the Reading to Kids office at (310) 479-7455 or email Charlie.Orchard@readingtokids.org
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Who's Attending So Far?
(as of 4/28/24, updated weekly)

• Daniel Altman
• Alejandra Arciniega +1
• Tony-Ely Arrizon
• Heather & Jason Axe
• Steve Baumgartner
• Patricia Bergey
• Nancy Brandel
• Patrick Brown
• Megan Cottier & Tim Fisher
• Jessica Dunning
• Gloria & Nate Greengard
• Jen Hendrickson +1
• Marlen Ibarra-Ortiz
• Maggie Leung & Charlie Schmidlin
• Christian Lippey & Andie Somers
• Chris Luttrell
• Aaron Mardis
• Tessa Marie +1
• Chris Martin
• Jaime Mas
• Mark May
• Jenny Messam +2
• Seza Mikikian
• Zoey Morris
• Carrie & Charlie Orchard
• Cathy Ostiller +1
• Shayna Resnick
• David Rickard
• Emily & Don Sandersfeld
• Prince Selvage
• Ashley Tabaddor +1
• Jonathan Tomlin +1
• Jason Tran +1
• Brett Trebil +1
• Paula Vasquez
• Kevin & Heidi Vass
• Destiny Williams
• Kori Wilson

Keep checking back for more names!

Check out the Raffle Items List below!
























 

25th Aniversary Raffle Items
Except for the football, all other items below will be packaged together into one of six raffle packages (named "K" through "5th" grade) you can win with your raffle tickets at our party!
(Last updated 4/25/24)
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Raffle Package Name

ITEM DESCRIPTION Value
Silent Auction One-of-a-kind, personalized "game ball" football awarded by the Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program, from the Los Angeles Rams Football Club
We were awarded this football as part of a grant we earned in June 2021 from Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program – Champions Live Here. The letter that came with it describes it as a "game ball", and it has "Reading to Kids" and "Los Angelss Rams Football Club" printed on it. This is truly a unique item from Reading to Kids history!

    Donated by the Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program - Champions Live Here
    Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program - Champions Live Here
Priceless
K Certificate for 4 to the exclusive, world-famous Magic Castle
A night of magic for up to 4 guests at the Magic Castle, the world famous clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood. No cover charge or drink minimum, though dinner, drinks and valet parking not included. Must purchase dinner or brunch at the Magic Castle. If group includes those under 21, limited to Saturday or Sunday brunch, per Magic Castle age restrictions.

    Donated by the Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
    magiccastle.com
Priceless
K 4 passes to the Autry Museum of the American West
Located in beautiful Griffith Park, the Autry features unique galleries filled with paintings, sculptures, film memorabilia, photographs, historic firearms and so much more all home to the American West. The Autry’s collection of more than 600,000 pieces of art and cultural objects includes one of the largest and most significant of Native American materials in the United States.

    Donated by the Autry Museum of the American West
    theautry.org
$64
K $25 gift card to Ross Dress for Less Stores

    Donated by Ross Stores, Inc.
    rossstores.com
$25
K $25 gift card to dd's Discounts stores

    Donated by dd's Discounts
    ddsdiscounts.com
$25
K Two Skirball member-for-a-Day passes, each pass allows up to two adults and four children to the Skirball Cultural Center
Open to the public since 1996, the Skirball has established itself as one of the world's most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions and among the leading cultural venues in Los Angeles.

    Donated by the Skirball Cultural Center
    skirball.org
$120
1st Total Wine & More Private Wine Class for 20
Treat your friends, family, and fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 20 people in the classroom of any of their stores.

Total Wine & More will host an event that is certain to impress you and your guests. Taste eight of their premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing.

Your guests will enjoy a tour of the land and learn about the famed appellations and grape varietals that make each region so unforgettable.
One of their wine experts will be on hand to present and discuss each delicious wine during your two hour tasting, which can be arranged as a seated class-style or more casual walk-around event.

Total Wine & More will provide all necessary stemware and educational handouts for tasting notes. Minimum attendee requirement 14; four weeks lead time required from request date to event date; classes cannot be held on holiday weekends or during last seven weeks of the year. Expires 4/30/2025


    Donated by Total Wine & More
    totalwine.com
$500
1st Enjoy a 50 Minute Mid Squeeze Massage at Squeeze Massage Studio City
Squeeze Massage Studio City is located at 12338 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604. This certificate has no expiration date.

    Donated by Squeeze Massage Studio City
    squeezemassage.com
$129
1st A signed copy of Susan Berger's book Time and Forever
Susan Berger is a long-time Reading to Kids volunteer at Leo Politi Elementary, but you may also know her as Barbara Goldstein on the hilarious show Jury Duty! Susan is also a writer, and her book was a finalist in The Golden Quill for Best First Book & in the 2015 RONE Awards for Best Time Travel Book.

    Donated by Susan Berger
    imdb.com/name/nm0074375/
Priceless
1st 4 infrared Yoga Sessions and 2 Infrared Sessions at Brightside Yoga and Sauna in Culver City
Brightside brings the benefits of yoga and infrared sauna together into one healing experience. We've incorporated infrared heat into our yoga studio to help increase the benefits you get from a yoga session, and our stand-alone infrared saunas are available for all. Their Culver City location at 11924 Washington Blvd, Suite A, Los Angeles, CA 90066 is one of LA's best Infrared yoga studios. Certificate must be used by 12/31/2024.

    Donated by Brightside Yoga and Sauna
    brightsideyoga.com
$194
1st 2 Admit One pass tickets for any Laemmle Theatre
Laemmle, pronounced "LEM-lee", is synonymous with great independent, foreign, and art house cinema. In over 75 years of operation, they have been guided by a commitment to exhibit "quality film without regard to genre or provenance".

    Donated by Copenhagen Pastry
    laemmle.com
$32
2nd Two passes to Universal Studios Hollywood
Hang out where the stars hang out, at Universal Studios Hollywood! Take the studio tour, visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and ride "Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem".

Tickets good through 3/21/25. Blackout dates apply as listed on back of tickets.


    Donated by Universal Studios Hollywood
    universalstudioshollywood.com
$218
2nd Six "3 Flight Wine Tasting" passes for Agua Dulce Winery
Each pass is good for free tastings of three different wines at their winery at 9640 Sierra Hwy., Santa Clarita, CA 91390. Each is a $20 value, and there is no expiration date.

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer
    Tina Epstein
$120
2nd Stranger Things water bottle

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer & Netflix employee
    Stephanie Myers
$10
2nd Two certificates to the Hollywood Wax Museum, expire 4/8/2025

    Donated by the Hollywood Wax Museum
    hollywoodwaxmuseum.com
$60
2nd 5 $10 gift certificates redeemable at Pink's Famous Hot Dogs original location at La Brea and Melrose
Find out why there is always a long line at the Famous Pink's Hot Dogs original stand, 709 N. LaBrea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038! No expiration date on these certificates.

    Donated by Pink's Famous Hot Dogs
    www.pinkshollywood.com
$50
3rd $50 gift certificate to Malibu Family Wines

    Donated by Malibu Family Wines
    malibuwines.com
$50
3rd Futurama Pop-Out People, a Futurama Production Script for "Godfellas" episode 10/31/2000, and A Family Guy "Stewie's Guide to World Domination" book

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer
    Marilyn Frandsen
$38
3rd 4 tickets to the Battleship Iowa in San Pedro
Experience naval history through fascinating permanent and temporary exhibitions, including a naval artifacts gallery and the Korean War-era HUP-2 helicopter.

The USS Iowa represents the largest - and last - class of battleships built by the United States Navy. The IOWA class battleships served in every US conflict from World War II through the Gulf War in 1991.

Visit USS IOWA naval museum and experience a piece of living history.


    Donated by Battleship Iowa
    pacificbattleship.com
$72
3rd 4 hours of one-on-one crocheting lessons
You and a friend will simultaneously receive 4 hours of crocheting lessons with Gloria Greengard. Gloria is an excellent crocheter with more than 45 years of experience, including making items such as sweaters, hats and scarves, toys, eyeglass cases, doll clothes, artwork, baby clothes and blankets, pillows, and water-bottle holders. Lessons must take place within the greater Los Angeles area, and can cover: making and combining the basic stitches; choosing hooks and yarn; understanding and modifying patterns, gauge, and motifs; working in the round; edgings; etc. Certificate must be used by 5/11/2025.

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer
    Gloria Greengard
$180
3rd $25 Merchandise Certificate good at any Oriental Trading Company store or online

    Donated by Oriental Trading Company
    orientaltrading.com
$25
3rd Additional Gift basket (contents TBD)
A gift basket of fancy liquors and other items still being determined.

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer
    Prince Selvage III
$TBD
4th 2 guest admission passes to The Huntington's gardens, library and museum galleries
Use these passes to explore the fabulous Huntington gardens, library and museum galleries in San Marino on regularly scheduled opening days, during regular open hours. Passes expire 5/11/25.

    Donated by The Huntington
    huntington.org
$58
4th $20 gift card at any Benihana restaurant

    Donated by Benihana Inc.
    benihana.com
$20
4th Two Entree Cards and One Chips & Queso Card for Chipotle
$25 value valid at any of their locations, expires 12/31/24.

    Donated by Donated by Chipotle Mexican Grill
    www.chipotle.com
$25
4th Santa Monica Playhouse pass for four people to any of their regularly scheduled Family Theatre Musical Matinee performances

    Donated by the Santa Monica Playhouse
    SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
$60
4th $15 gift card for Copenhagen Pastry in Culver City
Copenhagen Pastry bakery is an authentic Danish pastry shop in Culver City, California offering light and flaky pastries baked fresh throughout the day, and delicious layer cakes for your special parties. They are located at 11113 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232.

    Donated by Copenhagen Pastry
    copenhagenpastry.com
$15
4th Additional Gift basket (contents TBD)
A gift basket of fancy liquors and other items still being determined.

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer
    Prince Selvage III
$TBD
5th 2 unlimited ride wristbands for Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
Experience a day of fun at Pacific Park with unlimited rides at the twelve different attractions for both kids and adults. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Expires 5/11/2025.

    Donated by Pacific Park
    pacpark.com
$100
5th

2 Passes to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
Explore the world beneath the sea with a day of fun and discovery at the Long Beach Aquarium! Passes must be used by 10/31/2024.

     Donated by the Aquarium of the Pacific

     aquariumofpacific.org

$74
5th One voucher for a one-hour, in-home professional massage
Heather Stillman is a nationally certified massage therapist with 25 years' experience. She has training in many types of massage modalities, including Swedish/relaxation, deep/structural, Cranial-Sacral, Zero Balancing, Shiatsu, pregnancy, and acupressure. Expires 5/11/2025.

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer
    Heather Stillman
$185
5th Gift certificate for a "Pizza Party for 10", including 2 XL 2-topping pizzas, 12 Fresh Knots & 20 Wings at Fresh Brothers Pizza•Salad•Wings

    Donated by Fresh Brothers
    freshbrothers.com
$90
5th One hour Musical Saw Lesson (solo or family) with Becky Poole
Becky Poole is a Los Angeles-based musical saw player, actor, and voiceover artist. Her saw playing can be found at www.instagram.com/i_saw_becky. Becky has been playing the saw for over two decades and has played with bands and musical experiences across the country including in St. Vincent and Carrie Brownstein's film "The Nowhere Inn", a US tour of "The Pirates of Penzance," as a music instructor with The Oldtown School of Folk Music in Chicago, and in the delightful new podcast "Hobo Code." Expires 5/11/2025.

    Donated by Becky Poole
    instagram.com/i_saw_becky
$180
5th Additional Gift basket (contents TBD)
A gift basket of fancy liquors and other items still being determined.

    Donated by Reading to Kids volunteer
    Prince Selvage III
$TBD
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