The Piedmont Education Foundation’s Community Engagement Committee invites the community to a Happy Hour and opening night of the PHS fall play, Peter Pan and Wendy, on Thursday, November 12.
The Happy Hour will be from 5:00-6:30 at the Piedmont Center for the Arts. Community members are invited to come to enjoy beverages, light bites and lively conversation. Some site principals, teachers, as well as school and community leaders will be present, but there will not be a formal program – this is meant as an informal gathering – an opportunity to mingle and connect. RSVP for the reception, as space is limited.
Following the reception, all are welcome to walk across the street to watch opening night of the PHS fall play, Peter Pan and Wendy, which begins at 7:00 p.m. in the new Alan Harvey Theater. Tickets for the play should be purchased in advance HERE — tickets may also be available at the door. The play is also being performed on Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14.
Former School Board member Sarah Pearson says, “Just as the community is a resource for the schools, we believe that our excellent Piedmont schools and facilities are a resource for the community.” Thus, PEF’s Community Engagement Committee organizes events such as this for community members who don’t have children in the schools to participate in PUSD activities.
Elizabeth Barnes with PEF Board Member Molly Lloyd in the PHS Student Center at a PEF Community Engagement event prior to a PHS fall play in Nov 2024 
PEF Board Members Amelie Kappas and Rich Thompson at the PEF Community Engagement event at the pool last May
This year PEF’s Community Engagement Committee is led by PEF Board members Molly Lloyd, Matt Olsen, Sarah Pearson, Rick Raushenbush, Nagisa Yamamoto and PEF President Bridget Schreiber. They work closely with Heather Frank, Heather Miel, and PEF Staff. Please feel free to contact info@piedmontedfoundation.org or call the PEF office at 510-653-1816 if you’re interested in learning more, helping or attending our events.
About PEF
PEF’s Community Engagement Committee is a committee of the Piedmont Education Foundation Board of Directors. PEF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide sustained financial support to Piedmont schools through fundraising and community engagement. Led by a 27-member volunteer board and supported by a professional office staff, PEF has affirmed a commitment to working together for a more inclusive Piedmont. For more information, visit PiedmontEdFoundation.org