By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Attendees at last year’s Kennett Education Foundation Masquerade Ball had a scary good time. Tickets remain available for the event, which helps fund scholarships, grants and special projects in the Kennett Consolidated School District.
KENNETT — The Kennett Education Foundation (KEF) Board of Directors and friends of KEF encourage the greater Kennett Community to come out and support two of its most popular events this October: The Second Annual Masquerade Ball –a glamorous, fun-filled evening that is a lively, entertaining mix of mystique, elegance and friendly faces and the popular Monster Mash Dash 5k and Kids’ Spooky Sprint.
This year’s Ball is Friday, Oct. 24, at the exclusive Oberod Estate, conveniently located in beautiful Centreville, Delaware. Building upon last year’s success, The Ball will again feature dining, dancing and open bar. The Ball remains the official kick-off for KEF’s “Monster Mash 5k Dash” and “Kids’ Spooky Sprint” weekend; while also being a significant source of funding for the Foundation’s many important efforts. Guests are encouraged to wear formal attire and masks; and to invite friends to support this very special event.
The Monster Mash Dash and Spooky Sprint are will be held Sunday, October 26th at Anson B. Nixon Park. Registration begins at 8AM followed by the 9AM Spooky Sprint and 9:30AM Dash, respectively.
Since 2001, KEF has partnered with The Kennett Consolidated School District to encourage innovative ideas, invest in programs that improve academic progress, promote family involvement and recognize the outstanding achievements of educators. KEF’s core goal is to support the academic success of every child within the KCSD; and believes investing in children is an investment that strengthens the entire community.
Funds raised by KEF are directed toward:
• Grants for innovative classroom projects and extra-curricular activities not funded by the Kennett Consolidated School District’s budget.
• Grants to students wanting to make a difference in their school community.
• Scholarships to graduating students.
• Endowments that support the above programs.
To learn more about KEF, purchase Masquerade Ball tickets, pre-register for the Spooky Sprint or Monster Mash Dash 5k, see event schedules and check out some great photos, please visit: www.kennetteducationfoundation.org
