Averill Park Education Foundation

08/15/2025

It’s time to mark your calendars for our 18th annual APEF Gala✨ A night to celebrate all the wonderful students, educators, administrators, and community support in our district!

Don’t forget to get your nominations in now 🗳️

See you in November 💛💙🥂

02/13/2025

RSVP now!!! 🎶🎙️💙💛🎹 🎸

02/10/2025

We are so excited for the Averill Park Youth Music Showcase at Sand Lake Center for the Arts/Circle Theatre Players on March 1st!

Come embrace the arts and support our community’s up-and-coming student musicians (from elementary to college level) at this wonderful, free event! Donations will be accepted to support APEF’s efforts in funding future grants benefiting the APHS music department. THANK YOU, SLCA 💙🎶💛

If you’re interested in performing, click on the QR code in the photo and sign up. We’ll see you there! 🤩

We are looking for talent for our Youth Music Showcase! Scan the QR code below to sign up.

Come support our community’s emerging musicians at the Averill Park Youth Music Showcase! This event will highlight the talents of local student musicians of all ages.

Our goal is to promote the arts and foster an environment for community members to engage with the music being created in our area by young performers—and ensure a next generation of musicians in Averill Park.

We are looking for musicians ranging from elementary to college age.

This free event is a collaboration with AP Live and the Averill Park Education Foundation. Donations will be accepted to support APEF’s future grants benefiting the APHS music department.

11/15/2024

Day 10 of Auction Sneak Peeks is upon us and we cannot WAIT for the fun to begin tomorrow evening!

Let’s end our sneak peek fun with a bang 💥

It’s time to get your bid paddles ready for a little trip through Upstate NY - 𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙯𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙨 ✨

In Schenectady, enjoy four (4) tickets to the Life of PI Proctorsors😍 Tuesday, February 18,2025 at 7:30pm ($400 value) Thank you, KeyBank for your generous donation!!

In Albany, four (4) tickets to join Chef Elliot Voguel 🧑‍🍳 for a dynamic, The Delawarene pairing event at The Delaware! Where the flavors of the season pair with rich, bold wines 🍷 ($64Old Daley on Crooked Lake graciously donated by Old Daley Hospitality)

In Troy, embrace the “Taste of Troy!” Take a walk downtown and visit some fan-favorites ($200 value). The basket includes: 2 bottles of high-end wine, a sEmry's Gardenottle oBrown's Brewing Companyen GC, 2 Brown's Brewing Company Pint or can toDinosaur BBQ $25 Gift Card, $50 Dinosaur BBQ Gift Card and $25 Whistling Kettle Gift Card)
Generously donated by:
Ann Conway, Emry’s Garden & APEF trustees
Dinosaur BBQ & APEF Trustees

In Saratoga, enjoy a one night “Staycation” at the Courtyard by Marriott, including breakfast, a HUGE basket of Saratoga goodies and a $200 gift card to the beautiful and historic Old Bryan Inn for a meal! ($500 value)
Generously donated by: the Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization

In the Adirondacks (Old Forge), it’s time for a romantic getaway to The Woods Inn Getaway! Enjoy a 2-night stay and dinner for two at the Woods Inn! This historic gem offers a blend of old-world charm and modern comfort, and the timeless allure of the Adirondacks in style. ⛰️
(Generously donated by: Jacob Wright, Skyward Hospitality, $1,120 value)

Wherever yoi land, you will NOT be disappointed 😍😍 Have a blast paddling your little hearts out!! Together we will continue to do our part to improve our community, and the educational experience and opportunities for our children and educators!

See you tomorrow!!! 😍

11/14/2024

Two more evenings of Auction reveals before the bidding can commence!

I think we all could use a little of Sneak Peek #9…. 𝓯𝓾𝓷 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓾𝓷 ☀️

Take me to the soft, sandy beaches and warm ocean water 🏖️ with our return HOT ticket, 𝕃𝕀𝕍𝔼 𝔸𝕌ℂ𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ 𝕀𝕋𝔼𝕄:

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙯𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖!
Embrace a 4-night stay at this beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo located on Hilton Head Island, just a 4-minute walk from local, private beaches 🐚 , a short drive from world-renowned golf ⛳️ courses, delicious local cuisine, shops, and more!
(Thank you, Rich Christman, for your extremely generous donation! Value $1,000+)

Enjoy a “Backyard BBQ Bash” 🥩

Navy Yeti 35 tote carry all (graciously donated by Tremont Lumber Co and High Country - Hardscape & Landscape Designs) fully loaded with Snap-On BBQ goodies (Smoking BBQ Kit, Etched Glassware, Lawn Dart game, Tiki Tumblers, and Fillet Cutlery set- Very generously donated by Paul Wehnau, Snap-On Tools)
(Value $650)

Farm to Table Basket 🧺
-Stock your cooler and prep the grill with fresh foods from your local farms with a:
🥕 $20 gift card to Engel's Acres
🍅 $50 gift card to Laughing Earth Farm
🌽 $200 gift card to Engelke Farm
🐖 One Complimentary ham from Mace Mountain Farm’s
*Including a beautiful wooden bowl & cutting board (Value $425)

11/13/2024

Auction Sneak Peek #8 🤩

Plan a kid-free, romantic getaway for the two of you! ❤️🍷✨

Get the paddles going for our 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝘼𝙐𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙡𝙡- Wear your new bag in style on your date night out! 😍
Bid on a Kate Spade ($360 value), Tory Burch Tote ($630 value) or STS Ranchwear Men's Croc Messenger ($311 value) and see if you have a surprise gift card inside! ✨

Enjoy an 𝙸𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚗 𝙳𝚒𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚛 𝙳𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝙽𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 with your other half! 🍷
Treat yourself to a Spa Manicure at Lavish Nail Lounge, a blowout hair service at Jenna’s Salon by Maggie, and a delicious Italian 🇮🇹 dinner at Cafe Capriccio ($100 gift card) or Paolo Lombardi's Ristorante ($100 gift card)!
($350 value)

Top off the romantic day with an overnight 🥰(weekday) luxury stay in the new “Bambi” airstream at June Farms and a romantic basket of goodies (“Happy Camper” wine tumblers, 2 bottles of Heller's SS&P Wine & Liquor Warehouse wine, and a cozy, plush blanket- $300 value) 🍷

Thank you to all of our gracious donors above for your continued support and generosity year after year!! Words cannot express our gratitude! ❤️

11/13/2024

With the Gala ✨ just days away, tonight we have a little 2-in-1 reveal, including days 7 and 8 of our 10-day Auction Sneak Peek 😍

To all our loving parents in the district, take a break from your daily routine of cooking, cleaning (and more!) to embrace some family fun with the silent auction items below:

Auction Sneak Peek #7 😍

🐂 Professional Bull Riding (PBR) experience this Dec. 28th with 4 luxury tickets and 1 parking passes to the MVP arena! A night of excitement and rowdiness 🤩 ($500 value)

⛷️ Hit the slops at Jiminy Peak this winter with 4 (non-holiday) lift ticket vouchers for the whole family and new winter gear too🎿($500 value)

☔️ Enjoy a rainy spring day at the movies ($50 Regal Cinemas gift card)
⚾️ Summer night Tri-City ValleyCats ball game (4 premium tickets)
🎃Fall adventures at Engelke Farm (family 4-pack of tickets -pumpkins, corn maze, cider donuts and more!)
($300 value)

A special shout out to the above donors for continuing to support APEF, the students and educators of Averill Park Central School District every year! We appreciate all that you do! 💛💙

11/12/2024

On Day 6️⃣ of Auction Sneak Peeks, in keeping with the theme of 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚, we bring you an exciting ℕ𝔼𝕎 𝕃𝕀𝕍𝔼 𝔸𝕌ℂ𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ 𝕀𝕋𝔼𝕄…

A ride along with Rensselaer Country Sheriff Kyle Bourgault 🚓 (graciously donated by Sheriff Bourgault and the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office). Learn firsthand what a day in the life of being sheriff entails! Meet with county officials (drink some coffee), walk through a correctional facility (drink more coffee), and stop for lunch -don’t forget the coffee!!☕️ Get ready for a bidding war!
**Adults 18 years and older only**

Speaking of ride alongs, this silent auction is the perfect item for your driving student! 🚘Kickstart their driving adventure with our all-in-one “Teen Driver Essentials” basket. They’ll be ready to hit the road with excitement and confidence!

(Thank you, AAA Hudson Valley, Advance Auto Parts, Hoffman's Car Wash & Development Corporation and then APEF Trustees 💙💛)

Lastly, as we’ve noted several times above, you can’t hit the road without COFFEE ☕️ A loaded coffee gift basket with all the coffee essentials ($125 value), graciously donated by our very own event planners, Bashes!

Thank you for your generous donation and for another beautiful gala event just days away 😍✨ See you all soon!

11/12/2024

Thank you to all of our Veterans, for putting the welfare and safety of our country and the American people before your own. We honor you today and everyday for your service, bravery and sacrifice 🇺🇸❤️

11/11/2024

On the 5️⃣th day of Auction Sneak Peeks APEF donors brought to me…FIVE golden items 🤩✨

It’s time for a “YOU” day! Put your self-care first, unwind and relax!

✨Start the day off with a fresh cup of coffee (or 2) from our local gem, Gipfel Coffee Company ☕️ right in your very own home! (Origami ceramic coffee dripper, fresh coffee beans & more)

✨Pump up the music on your new Beats Solo 4 🎧 and work out the stress 🏋🏼‍♀️ at anatomie ($100 community cycling, training or yoga, Beats, and a tote too- $300 value). You’ll leave feeling revived and ready to take on the day!

✨Stop by Deify Laser + Beauty Lounge and enjoy any number of beauty and self-care treatments 💄 The list is endless! ($1,000 value)

✨Enjoy every second of a relaxing massage at The Ivy Spa💆‍♀️ You will not want to leave! ($195 Ivy Spa Gift Card, Prosecco, blanket & more- $300 total value)

✨ Finish up the day with a little shopping spree 🛍️ at Sand Lake Merchant before heading home to put your feet up and cozy up in your new, down blanket (Gipfel & SLM basket of goods- $300 value)

Thank you to all of the extremely generous donors above for your baskets, gift cards & more! You are going to make some lucky winners verrrry happy 😍

11/10/2024

Hang a custom water color of your beautiful home by or the stunning lake and cloud mirror image by Joe Johnson Photography & Faux Painting
Snuggle up with a new book 📕, a cozy throw, and a warm cup of tea or cocoa ☕️ (and a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card) donated by our very own trustees and embrace the beauty around you! 😍

11/09/2024

𝔸 𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕤𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕤 𝕚𝕤 𝕟𝕠 𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕖 𝕒𝕥 𝕒𝕝𝕝! ⛳️

Day 3️⃣ of Auction Sneak Peeks really hit it out of the park! ⚾️

Enjoy the day at Yankee Stadium 🏟️ Whether watching the game from bleacher seats (2 tickets, $200) or in luxury at the Delta Sky360 Suite (2 tickets, $800), prepare yourself for a great game!

Enjoy a complimentary round of golf (for 4, with carts included) at Saratoga National Golf Club!

Stock your new YETI Tundra 35 Hard Cooler with cold ones for the course🏌🏿‍♀️ ($100 Price Chopper Supermarkets gift card) or subs ($25 Subway gift card) for the stadium!

Thank you, Tremont Lumber Co, High Country - Hardscape & Landscape Designs, and Saratoga National Golf Club for your generous donations of 2 YETI coolers and a beautiful day on the greens!