Events

Studio B1 Art Gallery Show

Showcasing our fine and performing arts mission, the second annual art show will highlight our students’ efforts, as they come together to create, “The Chicago Experience.”   You’ll see familiar landmarks, infamous Chicagoans, the food, the music, and everything which makes Chicago “our kind of town.”

To view the full catalog and read information on purchasing the artwork here.

Friends of Blaine Gala 2012 – Results and Sign-up Party Info.

Gala Sign-UP Parties – Expanded!
Get your social calendar queued up with some great events for Moms, Dads, Couples and Families!

TO SIGN UP: go to: http://friendsofblaine.eventbrite.com/ to sign up for a party.

1. Click “Attend” on the party you wish to go to

2. Click:  “enter promotional code”

3. Enter: “Signup” (all one word)

PayPal payments only.

UPDATED: If you signed up for an event at the auction, click here for  Sign-Up Party Information (dates, location, and times).

GALA RESULTS!

To date, gross sales are more than $100,000!  The 50/50 Raffle raised more  than $6,000, with the winner donating a portion back to Blaine!  Thank you to all the parents and volunteers for a great evening!

And, thank you to Bad Dog Tavern & Merkels, Jewel, Sensational Bites,  Liquidus Marketing,  and Betsy Cisernos for their wonderful and delicious donations.  Next year is the big 120th anniversary…stay tuned!

8th Annual Walk-a-thon

Thanks to our student and family donations, and corporate sponsorship, we raised an all-time high of nearly $20,000! With the support for the “Be Green” prize option, we were able to save a tremendous amount of money, thus, providing more fund-raising dollars to support educational programs for our students.  Thank you to Printable Promotions (www.PrintablePromotions.com) for donating the $125 prize level of the zing-ring Frisbees!

Prizes levels are as follows:

  • Level 1: $5 minimum – All participating students will receive a “Blaine Walk-a-thon” wristband
  • Level 2: $125 – All participants will receive a zing-ring Frisbee
  • Level 3: $250 – All participants will receive a “Blaine” water bottle
  • Grand Prize Drawing: For every student that raises $250, or combined Family Total equals $500 or more, one ticket will be placed in a drawing for an iPad.

Open Quarterly Friends of Blaine Board of Directors Meetings

Monday, Oct. 17, 2011
6:15-7:15 p.m.
Location: Blaine School Auditorium

Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012
6:15 -7:15 p.m.
Location: Blaine School Auditorium

Thursday, Apr. 12, 2012
6:15 -7:15 p.m.
Location: Blaine School Auditorium