{"id":413870,"date":"2026-09-29T16:34:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T16:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/413870\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T16:34:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T16:34:34","slug":"go-back-to-the-future-with-the-education-foundation-28th-evening-for-education-will-be-out-of-this-world-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/413870\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Back to the Future with the Education Foundation 28th Evening for Education will be out of this world in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We may have a visit from \u201cDoc & Marty\u201d, Dr. Jon Prince and president Thom Jones. [photo is AI generated]<\/p>\n

SEPT 29, 2026 \u2013 PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA:\u00a0 The Education Foundation of St. Lucie County is thrilled to announce that its Evening for Education Dinner & Gala this November 7, 2026 will be an out of this world hit.\u00a0 The event will go back in time to where it all started \u2013 the Pelican Yacht Club \u2013 and is themed after the classic movie hit \u2018Back to the Future\u2019.\u00a0 Proceeds to the Foundation\u2019s event will go directly to supporting the A-rated St. Lucie School district.<\/p>\n

The event will kick off at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday November 7, with guests being welcomed by a DeLorean Time Machine complete with boosters, lights, and sound.\u00a0 Photo opps with the DeLorean as well as complimentary pictures will be provided to each guest.\u00a0 A reception sponsored by Remnant Construction will include passed hors d\u2019oeuvres as well as complimentary drinks.\u00a0 Guests will have an opportunity to peruse live auction items including a vacation stay in the mountains, Dolly Parton memorabilia, fine jewerly from G. Alan\u2019s and much more.\u00a0 During the plated dinner featuring a selection of beef, sea bass or vegetarian fare, guests will get into the spirit of the event with Back to the 1950\u2019s through 1980\u2019s tunes being played by DJ Elijah.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to showcase our past and reminisce with old friends, while welcoming new supporters to our nonprofit.\u00a0 What better way than by going back to the future?\u201d said Thom Jones, president of the Education Foundation.\u00a0 \u201cI remember when we started our Evening for Education at the Pelican and we were the only gala in town.\u00a0 Times have changed, but our commitment to putting on a special event that honors and celebrates our schools remains the same.\u00a0 Do join us in November as we celebrate in style.\u201d he further added.<\/p>\n

Come in your 1980\u2019s Back to the Future \u2018fits or decked out as Marty\u2019s parents at the dance 50\u2019s finery.\u00a0 Any appropriate dinner and gala wear are welcome as we save the clock tower for public education in St. Lucie County this Fall.<\/p>\n

Tickets are now on sale and are just $200 per person or $375 for a couple.\u00a0 On October 1, ticket prices go up to $225.\u00a0 Presented by Title Sponsors A & G Concrete Pools, Inc., additional sponsorships are available and may be customized to fit any budget.\u00a0 Complete ticket and sponsor details may be found on the Foundation\u2019s website, www.efslc.org<\/a> or by calling 772.429.5505.\u00a0 Email inquiries may be made at Deb.Pizzimenti@StLucieSchools.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The St. Lucie County Education Foundation, Inc. is the direct support organization for the St. Lucie County Public School District.\u00a0 Founded in 1990, the Foundation\u2019s mission is to connect the community to classrooms, innovate learning, power potential and celebrate success.\u00a0 The Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.\u00a0 For more information on its events, contact Deb Pizzimenti, Administrative and Marketing Coordinator at 772.429.3919 or Deb.Pizzimenti@stlucieschools.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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