Fun Night FAQ

What is Fun Night and why is it important to The Children’s School?

Fun Night is our annual spring fundraising event, led by the school’s development department in collaboration with our wonderful parent volunteers. The funds raised are used to support our students and allow us to offer a significant Financial Assistance program. We know that a TCS education is one of the best gifts that families can give to their children. We want that gift to be available to as many families as possible. 

When is Fun Night?

Saturday, April 30th, 2022

Where will Fun Night take place?

The event will take place at the historic and beautiful La Jolla Woman’s Club, located at 7791 Draper Ave, La Jolla.

How can I help?

• Volunteer: Volunteering is a great way to get involved! Join our committee meetings to discover the many volunteer opportunities throughout the planning process and the day of the event. Email funnight@tcslj.org if you are interested.
  
  

• Sponsor or Underwrite: Sponsorship and Underwriting are very important to the success of Fun Night. By becoming a sponsor, you are assisting with the cost of the event, advertising your business to a community that supports local establishments, and receiving VIP tickets to the event (depending on level of sponsorship). Click here to see full sponsorship benefits. By underwriting, you are making a 100% tax deductible donation to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Underwriting allows us to cover various costs of Fun Night. When the costs are fully funded that means that every dollar raised goes directly to student financial assistance at The Children’s School.
  
  

• Donate Auction Items: Our Online and Live Auctions raise critical funds and are a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business to over 200 families in the La Jolla area. Click here to donate an auction item.
  We hope that you will consider donating a service, product, or experience to Fun Night 2022! Do you have a connection to or work with a business willing to contribute the following:

  • Tickets to sporting or music events

  • Gift cards to restaurants, fitness studios, wellness clinics, or camps

  • Vouchers for vacation rentals, both domestic and international

  • Certificates for any and all types of professional services

  • Exercise equipment, and more!
    
    

• Purchase Tickets: Another way to support Fun Night is to attend the event! After all, it is called Fun Night for a reason! It is sure to be a blast. Click here to purchase tickets.

  • Registration will open on February 10th, 2022.

  • Early Bird Ticket pricing of $150 will be available until March 31st, 2022, after that date, prices will increase to $175. The last day to purchase tickets will be April 15th, 2022 and only prepaid reservation holders will be admitted. No ticket purchases will be accommodated at the door.

  • Tables of 8 are also available for purchase and are the only way that we can guarantee table seating requests. 

What is the parking like at the La Jolla Woman’s Club?
Street parking is available on and around Draper Ave. However, it is La Jolla and parking can largely depend on the date and time. We encourage you to consider carpooling or using a ride share service (ex. Uber, Lyft) for the evening. Have fun responsibly!

What should I wear?
Fun Night is a chance to dress up and have a great time! This year’s theme is Wild West, so you can get creative as you channel your inner salooner or show up in your favorite pair of blue jeans and boots. 

What do I need to do when I arrive?
The event starts at 6:00 pm. Every guest must visit the check-in desk to confirm their arrival, get their table assignment and bidder number.

What is the timeline of the evening?
6:00-7:15 pm - Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction
7:30-8:45 pm - Dinner & Live Auction
8:45-9:45 pm - Live Entertainment & Dancing

What’s for dinner?
We have proudly partnered with Continental Catering and will be serving three meal options. Please make sure to list any special dietary accommodations during the registration process. 

• Roasted Sea Bass (Gluten free)
  Orange saffron nage, braised tender greens, lemon agrumato celery leaf salad, celeriac whipped potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables

• Crafted Beef Short Rib
  Modern Times Blackhouse Stout, roasted poblanos, dates, hominy grits, mezcal demi-glace, fresh seasonal vegetables

• Charred Eggplant (Vegan)(Gluten-Free)(Nut-Free)
  Cannellini Beans, Lentils, Sweet Pepper-Roasted Tomato Ragout, Tuscan Kale, Crispy Spiced Chickpeas
  

How does the Live Auction work?
Bid numbers are printed on individual cards and will be handed out at your table. To bid on live auction items, visibly lift and wave your card. Continue to hold your card in view of the auctioneer until your bid number is called. If you are the highest bidder, the auctioneer will announce your bid number as the winner. An auction volunteer will record your bid number on a confirmation sheet. 

Do you allow proxy bidding if I cannot attend the event?
Yes. We do accept proxy bids from non-attendees by filling out a form to let us set up a proxy bidder on your behalf. For more information, contact funnight@tcslj.org.

How will I receive my receipt?
Your receipt will be generated by our auction platform, Greater Giving, within 1 month following the event.

Do you still have questions?
If you still have questions before or after the event, please contact us at funnight@tcslj.org.

We look forward to seeing you at Fun Night 2022!