THANK YOU to our EVENT SPONSORS

Andy Sollenberger and Larry Sollenberger, ​Agents of Kingsway Realty
The Ephrata Area Education Foundation will host its 3rd Annual Purple & Gold Gala on
Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Lancaster Country Club.
The evening will begin at 5:30pm with hors d’Oeuvres and cocktails where guests will have the chance to mingle, bid on silent auction items, partake in small games of chance opportunities,
and enjoy listening to members of the Ephrata High School String Ensemble.
Hors d’Oeuvres and cocktails will be followed by dinner at 7pm and a live auction at 8:30pm.
​Complimentary valet parking, black tie optional, cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted for all auction item opportunities. 
Dr. William & Holly Funk, In Memory of Terry Steffy, Darlene Graham, Historic Smithton Inn, John & Connie Kirby, Michael & Stephanie Frymyer, Dr. Lewis & Michele Storb, The Loose Family & the Weber Family

Your support of the Ephrata Area Education Foundation has been instrumental in providing enriching programs that are above and beyond the standard curriculum. We are so truly grateful for your involvement.

Our auction and raffle tables are well stocked thanks to donations from individual supporters, businesses, and organizations.

Terrific Talents

  • Art work from retired EASD art teacher: L.J. Palmer
  • Ceramic pottery from EHS art teacher: Trevor Hershey
  • A table-top succulent garden by Michele Storb
  • Purple and gold crocheted afghan from Jean Chaballa
  • Wood craft items made by EHS Life Skills and Basic Occupational Skills classes, purchased and donated by Monique Stein
  • Two boxes of hand-tied flies for fly fishing by John Kirby
  • Two splatter paintings on canvas, a framed watercolor painting, and an abstract painting by EHS art teacher Whitney Babin Yeo
  • Ephrata Borough Hall framed drawing by Todd Ream donated by Ephrata Borough
  • Redware from retired EASD art teacher Andrew Loercher
  • Three hand-knitted items from Darlene Graham
  • Handmade solid black #grillmaster apron with pockets donated by Junabug
  • Five stoneware pottery pieces by Dustin Horne
  • Mittens made by Michele Storb
  • A "tomatoes" painting donated by Stephanie Weber

Exciting Experiences

  • Two tickets to Aquarium Adventure​
  • Eight one-day park hopper tickets to Walt Disney World
  • Four days and three nights at a four-bedroom, two bath vacation home 10 minutes from Walt Disney World donated by Matt and Steph Smith
  • Two coach tickets on the Strasburg Railroad
  • Four Diamond Club tickets to a Phillies game donated by Dave & Tam Fassnacht with limo service to/from the game through Unique Limousine
  • A family all-season sports pass donated by the E.A.S.D. Athletic Department
  • Two tickets to the American Helicopter Museum
  • A 60-person bowling party including shoe rental donated by Berks Lanes
  • Breakfast for eight in your home prepared by Rebecca Gallagher
  • A painting, The Tea Press drink certificate and mug, and a painting party certificate donated by Squeeze Spot
  • Two tickets for miniature golf at Village Greens
  • A round of golf at Conestoga Country Club for four people donated by Phil Hess
  • Four tickets to the Brandywine River Museum of Art
  • A one-year individual health club membership donated by Colonial Fitness Center
  • Canoe rental from Northbrook Canoe Company
  • Two gift certificates for two weeks unlimited yoga donated by The Yoga Place
  • Two Ride-All-Day vouchers for Knoebels Amusement Resort
  • A round of golf at the Hershey Country Club at Hershey West for four people donated by John M. Porter, Jr.
  • Four passes to the Hagley Museum and Library
  • Four tickets (200 level) for the 2016-2017 season donated by Hershey Bears Hockey
  • Four tickets to the Lancaster Science Factory
  • Four voyage passes for a sightseeing cruise from the Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society
  • Four passes for the Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Four tickets donated by the Phillies in section 204 at Citizen’s Bank Park for Wednesday April 12 to see the Phillies play the Mets
  • A pedicure from Coppertree Salon
  • A family four-pack admission to Turkey Hill Experience
  • Gift certificate for your choice of a Laserdome group session
  • Four admission tickets to the Shawnee Mountain Celtic Festival donated by Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
  • A gift certificate for services and products from Salon Art-Tiff
  • Six daytime passes to tour Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
  • Four day passes to the Kutztown Folk Festival
  • Two passes to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
  •  Lancaster Barnstormers suite for 24 guests during the 2017 season donated by Benchmark Construction
  • Four tickets to The Hands-On House Children’s Museum
  • Two tickets to a “Get Behind the Scenes” Spotlight Tour at Hershey Theater
  • A family 4-pack admission to Lancaster Science Factory
  • Four tickets to see the Reading Royals
  • Four admission tickets to Valley Preferred Cycling Center
  • Two admission tickets to Longwood Gardens
  • A gift certificate for Dutch Apple Dinner Theater
  • One adult membership for a year at the Ephrata Rec Center
  • Family Four-Pack Adventure Pass to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
  • Gift basket including tickets for the musical Grease donated by the EHS Theatre Department
  • One-night stay with wine, dinner, and more at the Smithton Inn donated by Rebecca Gallagher
  • Two admissions to Dutch Wonderland Family Entertainment Complex
  • A family pass to the National Civil War Museum
  • Season tickets donated by Ephrata Performing Arts Center 

Marvelous Merchandise

  • A family portrait session with 10 digital files donated by Jeremy Bischoff Photography
  • “Story Time” gift basket donated by Clay Elementary PTO
  • “Family Fun Night” gift basket donated by Clay Elementary PTO
  • A gift certificate donated by Giant
  • A Weber Spirit E-310 Black Liquid Propane Outdoor Gas Grill donated by Blue Ridge Communications
  • A collection of Historical Society publications donated by the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley
  • Two gift baskets of snack items from Snyder’s Lance
  • Adirondack chairs donated by Cloister Cabinetry
  • Ephrata apparel donated by Teddy Bear Sportswear & Promotions
  • A gift card to Fox Meadows Creamery
  • A “Renaissance” portrait package from Kramer Portraits
  • A “Little Expressions” portrait package from Kramer Portraits
  • A gift certificate to JD’s Pazzo Pizza
  • Two boxes of Kettle Cook’d Martin’s potato chips
  • Framed watercolor print “Ephrata Cloister in Winter” by Lititz artist Margaret Thorn donated by Michael and Stephanie Frymyer
  • A gardening gift basket donated by Ryan & Donna Schlinkman
  • A gourmet food basket and gift certificate donated by Extra Olives
  •  Deutschland basket from Vicki Reddig Maassen (EHS ’67)
  • Two 8-inch round cakes, two 8-inch Blizzard cakes, and two Treatzza Pizzas from Dairy Queen
  • A trio of hand-crafted items from the Wool Studio Collection of Wool Products donated by Amy Moore
  • A bottle of 2006 Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé donated by the Storb Family
  • Gift basket from Javateas
  • Two watches from Parkhill Jewelry
  • A Sangria wine basket donated by the Storb family
  • Centennial Winross truck donated by Ephrata Borough
  • Ephrata Mountain Spring Hotel Centennial Year 1891-1991 first edition bank donated by Ephrata Borough
  • A gift certificate to Ciro’s Italian Bistro donated by Gil and Esther Sager
  • A gift certificate for LulaRoe clothing donated by Brandi Huntington
  • A beer growler and a “fill” certificate donated by Black Forest
  •  Italian dinner gift basket donated by Mike and Stephanie Frymyer
  • Electric toothbrush donated by Dr. Amy Chaballa-Wilde
  • Gift certificate and apparel from the Blue & Gray Sports Bar in Gettysburg donated by Dave and Lynn Petters
  • A gift certificate donated by Gehman Jewelers
  • A 36" round Hamptons chat height gas fire pit donated by Bowman's Stove and Patio. 
  • Frigidaire 34-bottle black dual zone freestanding wine chiller donated by Lowes
  • Two gift certificates, each for a dozen cupcakes, donated by Scratch Cupcakes
  • A travel jewelry roll, jewelry, and a gift certificate from Extra Olives
  • A beer growler and fill certificate donated by Saint Boniface
  • A gift card from Meadow Valley Farms
  • PANDORA bracelet with three sterling silver charms donated by a friend of the Ephrata Area Education Foundation

Purple and Gold Gala II
THANK YOU to EVERYONE who made the Purple and Gold Gala II a SUCCESS! We raised a total of $40,000!!! The Foundation Board of Director's are truly grateful for each and every supporter of this evening! Your generous support of the evening's raffles and auctions have such a positive impact on the Ephrata Area School District students.
THANK YOU to our Gala Committee: 
Dr. William Funk, Co-Chair
Stephanie Frymyer, Co-Chair
Joan Adams          Connie Kirby
Bob Eisemann          Sarah McBee
Rebecca Gallagher          Cindy Mellinger
Randy Goshert          Donna Schlinkman
Darlene Graham          Larry Sollenberger
Ann Marie Haus          Michele Storb
Mark Thompson          Stephanie Weber