LARGO – The Pinellas Education Foundation is presenting two events at Tropicana Field that will help more Pinellas students in need receive a scholarship for college or technical school.
On Dec. 7, glitz and glam meet fun and games at the first Ties and Tennis Shoes gala. Attendees are asked to wear their favorite cocktail attire but finish their look with sneakers. This whimsical experience under the dome of Tropicana Field will feature interactive sporting stations hosted by celebrities and professional players, a concert by Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship fame, a silent auction, food and other unique elements that will delight all attendees.
General Admission tickets are only $35 (includes food and beverage with a cash bar available) with entrance to the event at 7 p.m. VIP Tickets are $125 (includes food, beverage, domestic beer and wine and $25 silent auction voucher) with entrance to the event at 6 p.m.
Companies are also encouraged to hold their holiday parties at the event. Special package pricing is available by calling 727-588-4816.
Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Pinellas Education Foundation. Deadline to purchase tickets is Dec. 3.
After the Friday night fun, enjoy a Saturday morning run at Tropicana Field. The Foundation is hosting its second Take Stock in Children/Doorways Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk. Registration is at 8 a.m. on Dec. 8 with the run at 9 a.m. Participants will cross the finish line on Tropicana Field on Rays Vision.
Cost is $25 to register with proceeds going to the Take Stock in Children/Doorways program. Join or create a team by visiting www.Strides4tampabay.com.
A family fun day will be held on the field for participants and their families after the race.
These events are sponsored by the Tampa Bay Rays, Helios Foundation, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, Fit2Run, Raymond James, Ditek, The Beth Dillinger Foundation, The Tampa Bay Times and many others.
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