October 2026 Newsletter
KEEPING UP WITH PEELY Every Student. Every Opportunity to Succeed.
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LAST CHANCE to get your tickets for iCelebrate Kids! Registration deadline is October 21st!
SNEAK PEEK at our Auction Items for iCelebrate! We have something for everyone in our Silent and Live auctions - PLUS Check out our NEW WEBPAGE OF ALL OUR LIVE AUCTION ITEMS More on Page 4
iRetire - PERS Edition November 5th
Learn how to navigate the PERS retirement process at this FREE event. All GAPS Staff are invited! More on Page 6
Also in Also in this this Newsletter: Newsletter: Letter from our Executive Director
Classroom Grants Open Now
Volunteers Needed!
Event Calendar
"October is a gentle reminder to embrace every season of life” Fall greetings from the Albany Public Schools FoundationSchool is in full swing, and Peely’s Teacher Supply House has been bustling. It’s exciting to know teachers can get essential classroom supplies without paying out of pocket. To support Peely’s, visit our website and shop our wish lists—it’s quick and easy. iCelebrate is almost here, and we invite you to celebrate our achievements while helping us raise vital funds. Bid on outstanding silent - and live - auction items, enjoy delicious treats during the Dessert Dash, and enter our raffle for gift cards to some of Albany’s finest restaurants. Your support helps us continue serving Albany students. If you can’t attend but would still like to give, please call us, and we’ll raise a paddle in your honor. Register Here! A special thank you to all the sponsors, table sponsors and individuals who have purchased tickets to our event. We appreciate your support! Now is the time to start thinking about 2027 scholarships. Did you know that anyone can create a scholarship? You can support a student in memory of a loved one, in your family’s name, or on behalf of your business. Every scholarship makes a meaningful difference in a student’s life. Please confirm your commitment by November 16th; payment is due by February 1st. If you have questions, please reach out to Andrea Recek, our Programs Director. I look forward to seeing you all at our iCelebrate Kids Gala & Auction. Enjoy this beautiful fall weather and thanks so much for all your support. Take care,
Peggy Burris Executive Director executive@albanypsf.org 541-979-2773 Ext.1
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iCelebrate Kids Benefit Gala
An Autumn Evening of Giving: Harvesting Hope for the Future
DINNER & LIVE AUCTION FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 Linn County Expo Center
Silent Auction | Wine Pull | Raffle | Dessert Dash
REGISTRATION CLOSES OCT. 21 Single Ticket: $80 Table Tableofof8:8:$600 $600 LEARN MORE AND GET YOUR TICKETS
albanypsf.org > Events > iCelebrate Kids THANK YOU TO OUR GOLDEN APPLE SPONSOR
541-979-2773 albanypsf.org info@albanypsf.org
Sneak Peek at our auction items! Check out our NEW Webpage and see ALL of our Live Auction item packages that we will have up for bid this year View Live Auction Items Or go to albanypsf.org > Events > iCelebrate Kids > 2026 Live Auction Items
A DAM Good Tailgating Package Two Tickets to TWO OSU Football Games at Reser Stadium, at The Toyota Club Level: Saturday, November 7th - OSU Beavers vs. Texas State Bobcats Saturday, November 21st - OSU Beavers vs. Utah State Aggies Package also includes: Authentic Beaver merch, OSU cooler, OSU folding chairs and tote bags, gas grill and implements, soft shell portable cooler, snacks and drinks. Donated by Oregon State Athletics, Xtreme Grafx, and Friends of the APSF
Coffee Lover’s Package DeLonghi True Brew Coffee Machine with Bean Extract Technology One-Touch simplicity to brew a perfect cup of coffee just the way you like it, every time. Features a built-in conical burr grinder, 5 brew styles (Light, Gold, Bold, Over Ice and Espresso-Style), 6 brew sizes, and auto-clean functionality. No pods or filters necessary. Package also includes: Four bags whole bean coffee from Weekend Coffee Roasters. Blends include Rise n'Shine, Cacao, House Blend, and Espresso Blend. Roasted at Medium-Dark. Donated by Inkwell Home Store and Weekend Coffee Roasters
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
We are in need of volunteers of all ages to help out with our largest fundraiser of the year!
We Need Help With: Setup on Fri. Oct. 23rd- 11am-5pm Registration & Checkout - MUST BE CONFIDENT WITH COMPUTERS Silent Auction - Closing the auction, matching items to winners, helping carry items to cars Heads or Tails Game - Adults & Students needed (Must be good with people)
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 24, 2026 4PM-9PM LINN COUNTY EXPO CENTER 3700 Knox Butte Rd E Albany, OR 97322
Contact Us marketing@albanypsf.org 541-979-2773
Wine Pull - (Must be over 21 years of age, good with people) Raffle - (Must be good with people) Clearing tables - must be 18+ to clear tables with alcohol glasses on them Takedown (Around 9pm) - decorations, linens, garbage, etc
SIGN UP ONLINE Or go to Albanypsf.org >iCelebrate Kids >Scroll down to Volunteer
Thursday, November 5, 2026
6pm - 8pm Located at Comfort Inn Suites of Albany 100 Opal Ct, Albany, OR 97322
Navigating the PERS Retirement System Focusing on the PERS retirement process and how to blend pension income with social security and other retirement assets in a tax efficient manner. Topics also covered are things that people should be considering as they approach retirement.
With Guest Speaker Erik King, CFP, Bridges Wealth Management Who should attend: All GAPS Staff are invited! It’s never too early to start planning your retirement! Recommended to attend if you’re within ~5 years of retirement.
Free to attend!
Coffee and desserts will be provided. RSVP on our website at albanypsf.org >Events > iRetire - PERS Edition
RSVP Here
Thank you to our Sponsor
CLASSROOM GRANTS
Applications Open September 1 - October 19 Scan to Learn More Or go to ALBANYPSF.ORG/WHAT-WEDO/CLASSROOM-GRANTS/ FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.ALBANYPSF.ORG QUESTIONS? EMAIL PROGRAMS@ALBANYPSF.ORG Classroom grants support teachers in providing enriching programs and supplies in the areas of art, music, STEM, and health and wellness. GAPS teachers, staff, and administrators are eligible to apply.
Board of Directors
Upcoming Events
Executive Officers President - Joanne Alford Vice President - Ben Watts Secretary - Cassidy Sciarratta Treasurer - Roger Wylie
Board Members Monica Banks-Figueroa Ed Bock Megan Dow Cindy Draper Brooke Dvorak Pat Eastman Dana Lovejoy Jerrie Matuszak Gary Miller Dave Pautsch Will Summers Elaine Wells Ilynn Winn
APSF Staff Peggy Burris Executive Director executive@albanypsf.org Dulcie Hawley Staff Accountant and Administrative Assistant bookkeeper@albanypsf.org Andrea Recek Director of Programs programs@albanypsf.org
Sept 1 - Oct. 19
Classroom Grant Applications Open
Oct. 21
Deadline to register for iCelebrate Kids Register Now!
Oct. 24
iCelebrate Kids Benefit Gala Doors open 5pm - Linn County Expo Center
Nov. 1
Daylight Savings Time Ends Turn clocks BACK one hour
Nov. 5
iRetire - PERS Edition 6-8pm, Comfort Inn Suites of Albany All GAPS Staff invited to attend! This is a FREE event!
Nov. 11
Veterans Day APSF Office Closed
Nov. 26-27
Thanksgiving
View our full Event Calendar
SAVE THE DATE
October 24, 2026
Robyn Parrish Marketing & Events Coordinator Marketing@albanypsf.org
Albany Public Schools Foundation Mailing: PO Box 1772 Albany, OR 97321 Physical: 2953 Clover Ridge Rd. NE, Room #10, Albany, OR 97322 541-979-2773 | info@albanypsf.org www.albanypsf.org