Where It Began? The Oracle School Foundation Celebrates Its Ten-Year Anniversary! Ann Vernon, Foundation Board Member “Where it began, I can’t begin to know when, but then I know it’s growing strong,” sang Neil Diamond in his epic song “Sweet Caroline.” Unlike the famous singer, those responsible for forming the Oracle Schools Foundation knew exactly…
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July 2024, Generals
Wine Aficionados Experience Extraordinaire
Ann Vernon Twelve guests (including myself) were treated to an incredible immersion into the world of wine by David and Kathleen Eaton, owners of a boutique winery located in the Preserve. The Eatons, formerly from Seattle, walked us through the entire operation as we sipped on a Petite Verdot and a Syrah in their casita.…
Generals, June 2024
Oracle Schools Foundation – June 2024
Celebrating Our Success! Ann Vernon Members of the Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling Gala planning committee met at the home of Ann and Nile Vernon to celebrate a successful event that raised over $65,000 to help support kindergarten prep and related educational programs in the Mountain Vista School District in Oracle. This has been our…
April 2024, Generals
Oracle Schools Foundation – April 2024
An Opportunity to Help and Enjoy a Fun Event D. Pedota and D. Farland, President and Vice President of Oracle Schools Foundation On March 10, the Oracle Schools Foundation held their annual Gala banquet and various Auctions. We had 270 people in attendance. One of the main fundraising goals of the Gala is to pay…
January 2024, Generals
Top 10 Reasons You Won’t Want to Miss the OSF Spring Fling
Ann Vernon Mark Sunday, March 10, on your calendar now! You won’t want to miss the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) Spring Fling Gala/Auction because: 1. The Foundation supports the Kinder Prep (preschool) program in Oracle and you believe that early childhood education is the key to success later in life. 2. You agree with and…
January 2024, Generals
Smart Tax Strategy that Helps a Local Charity
Dale R. Farland It’s the new year, and do you need to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in 2024? Would you prefer not to pay income taxes on your RMD? There is a smart tax strategy that reduces your income taxes while helping a local charity—the Oracle Schools…
January 2024, Generals
A Taste of Spain!
Ann Vernon Eight attendees at the 2023 Oracle Schools Foundation Gala/Auction were excited to find that they could savor the delicious flavors of Spanish food without having to leave the Brooke! Nile Vernon, who spent many summers in Spain and picked up cooking tips from various families he stayed with while teaching in a graduate program,…
October 2023, Generals
Join Oracle Schools Foundation for a Halloween Spooktacular!
Sherry Kaplan Looking for a fun way to help local kids? Look no further than an upcoming Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) fundraiser. OSF’s mission is to provide financial and related support to ensure that every Oracle student has unlimited opportunity to succeed. One of its efforts is to provide scholarships for children to attend preschool since…
Generals, May 2023
Oh, What a Night!
Ann Vernon With a record-breaking 270 attendees, this year’s Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) Spring Fling Gala was a huge success! Great energy floated around the ballroom as people socialized and bid on silent auction items or signed up for fixed-price events. The live auction bidding was very spirited! A special thank you to all who…
Generals, February 2023
Top 10 Reasons You Won’t Want to Miss the Spring Fling Gala
Ann Vernon Mark Saturday, March 11, on your calendar now! You won’t want to miss the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) Spring Fling Gala/Auction because: 1. You believe that early childhood education is the key to success later in life. 2. You agree with the OSF’s commitment to support preschool and other educational programs at the Mountain Vista School…