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Get Noticed & Make a Difference! 

Thank you for your interest in supporting Love of Learning Montessori School. Our goal is to raise $30,000+ to support scholarships and extracurricular programming for the students. 

Love of Learning families are loyal to the merchants and brands that support our school. At this year's gala, we're expecting over 225 attendees who are the friends and family of preschool through sixth grade students from the Centerport, Northport, Huntington, and surrounding areas.

WAYS TO SUPPORT LOVE OF LEARNING

  • Sponsor the Gala. View and purchase sponsorship packages under the RSVP section. If you have questions or want to discuss an alternative sponsorship package than those offered contact Gala Chair, Norell Liddell, at NorellLiddell@gmail.com.
  • Donate an Item or Service. The silent auction and raffle baskets are a huge part of the event. Please consider donating an item. We're seeking items to feature at the silent auction (such as services, unique experiences, children’s activities, vacations, spa treatments, etc.) and items for our themed raffle baskets (gift cards, restaurant certificates, toys, household goods, etc.). We're also in need of donated food to serve at the event. Complete the form below to donate an item or service. Questions? Contact Renda Grassi at renda29@yahoo.com and Liz Asaro and lizasaro@yahoo.com. Mail or drop off donations at Love of Learning's harborside campus at 105 Prospect Road, Centerport, NY, 11721. 
  • Advertise in the Gala Journal. Showcase your business or celebrate a student or staff member with a full, half, quarter, or business card sized ad. Learn more and purchase your ad here. Questions? Email LOLjournalads@gmail.com
  • Nominate an Artist for the Art Auction. Connect our art curators to a local artist willing to donate and commission-share their art with LOL for the Gala art auction.  Framed/ready to hang are preferred. Contact Gretchen Eigenbrod at henry4th@optonline.net for more information. 
  • Volunteer! This event is 100% powered by volunteers; pitch in during the gala or get involved in one of the planning committees. For more information contact Courtney Thaler at Courtney@thalerfilms.com.

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WHY SUPPORT LOVE OF LEARNING MONTESSORI

  • The school is a private, non-denominational, non-profit school committed to providing a dynamic learning environment for children from diverse backgrounds.

  • All financial resources of the school go directly to the education of the children.

  • The child-centered school promotes a love of learning and positive character development.

  • Children are taught invaluable life-long skills such as self-esteem, confidence, and empathy.

All money raised will help support important extras such as bus transportation, science, math, music, art, language and nature enrichment programs.


The raffle baskets and silent auction always draw a lot of attention and friendly competition!


Donations of in-kind goods (food, beverage, and more) and volunteer people power ensure more event proceeds go back to the school.

 

About Us

The Gala at The Vanderbilt is produced by a volunteer committee of Love of Learning parents. Meeting bi-monthly or weekly through the winter and spring months, our core committee members serve as leaders for the dozens of other parent volunteers who serve on their sub-committees. This event really does take a village to put together and we ask that every family give some time, big or small, to help ensure its success. We have needs both leading up to the event (for those who cannot attend) and we also need a lot of wo/man power on May 13th for set-up, run of show and clean-up. If you have not yet stepped up for a volunteer slot, please contact our volunteer coordinator and PTA President, Courtney Thaler: Courtney@thalerfilms.com.



Contact Us

Question? Comments? Ideas?

Norell Liddell, Gala Chair 
NorellLiddell@gmail.com 
718-344-8550 (Cell)

It takes a village so please be in touch. 

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