Foundation News
Marina Community Non-Profit Summit:
“Common Threads and Synergies” is the topic of the second Marina Non-Profit Summit, hosted by The Marina Foundation on February 29th, 2012 from 5-7p.m. at the Marina Library Community Room. The purpose of the workshop is to review the programs and projects currently in place by the Foundation and local non-profits, and to seek input on the types of programs and activities the community would like to see implemented now and in the future. All Marina non-profit organizations are encouraged to send a representative to this summit.
The Marina Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration: Friday December 2nd, 2011, 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Vince DiMaggio Park
The ceremony is an annual family evening of caroling around Marina’s living Christmas Tree, with musical entertainment, fresh cookies, hot apple cider, and a special appearance from Santa!
Dedication of the
CAPT Gordon R. Nakagawa, USN
(Retired) Memorial Pilot Lounge -
Friday, September 16th, 2011, 3:00 p.m.
Please join The Marina Foundation for the City Of Marina
dedication of the
CAPT Gordon R. Nakagawa, USN
(Retired) Memorial Pilot Lounge
at the Marina Municipal Airport (Formerly Fritzche Army
Airfield).
Postponed until 2012: The First Annual
Marina Foundation Grill-Off
Fundraiser -
Saturday, September
10, 2011 (9-10-11) At the American Legion Parking Lot
(694
Legion Way, Marina)
Macy's Shop for a Cause - The Marina Foundation is participating in Macy's Shop For A Cause. Shop For A Cause gives you the opportunity to give back to your community and to help our organization. Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass* for exclusive savings in every Macy’s store and online at macys.com on Saturday, August 27th, and we keep 100% of the proceeds. Plus, you can enter to win a $500 Macy’s Gift Card.
Marina Skate Team -
As
the Junior Olympic Gold Medal State Champions
and the California State Champions for the 2010 California Amateur Skate
League National Skate Federation State Championships, the
City of Marina/On The
Beach/Drawn Skate Team
has now won gold at the National
Championships that were held August 6, 2011 in San Diego.
Marina International Festival of the Winds - The celebration of the wind continues for its 12th year over Mother’s Day Weekend, May 7 and 8, 2011, with free admission and lots of wind-related activities and fun for the whole family. See: www.marinafestival.com for updates and for more information.
Livermore
Scholarship Application Deadline
for the Don Livermore Scholarship for Marina High School is
April 30th. The application packet (including the
transcripts, letter of recommendation, and essay) must be submitted to
the Counseling Office at Marina High School no later than April
30, 2011 to allow us enough time to make our decisions and
notify the recipients prior to graduation.
Luau Fundraiser - Reserve April 16th at the American Legion for our Hawaii 5-O themed Luau! We will have great food, hula dancing, and a terrific silent auction featuring items from both the old and new TV shows, baseball memorabilia and lots more. E-mail us your ticket requests now!
