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April 26 - Instant Edible Garden
Hosts: O'Dowd Master Gardeners Devra Laner and Jeremy Pearson, Sophie McNeil (P'27), Pooneh Koohyar (P'26)
Embark on your journey of establishing your own veggie garden with O'Dowd's very own Master Gardeners, Devra Laner and Jeremy Pearson. Join Devra and Jeremy for an educational tour of O'Dowd's expansive garden, where they will offer insights on growing tasty vegetables and herbs in your own backyard. They will provide guidance on plant selection, pest control, composting, and achieving tomato perfection! They will help you choose the right varieties for your microclimate from popular warm season vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cucumbers, melons, herbs, and flowers.
Enjoy some nibbles and bubbles while selecting up to 20 veggie starts, herbs and flowers to take home and enjoy!
$80 per person / 30 max
Embark on your journey of establishing your own veggie garden with O'Dowd's very own Master Gardeners, Devra Laner and Jeremy Pearson. Join Devra and Jeremy for an educational tour of O'Dowd's expansive garden, where they will offer insights on growing tasty vegetables and herbs in your own backyard. They will provide guidance on plant selection, pest control, composting, and achieving tomato perfection! They will help you choose the right varieties for your microclimate from popular warm season vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cucumbers, melons, herbs, and flowers.
Enjoy some nibbles and bubbles while selecting up to 20 veggie starts, herbs and flowers to take home and enjoy!
$80 per person / 30 max
April 25 - Bollywood Party
Hosts: Florence Eriksson (P'28) and Yogi Gemper (P'25, P'30)
Step into the vibrant world of Bollywood for an unforgettable evening of color, music, food, and dance. Guests will enjoy a festive Indian-inspired dinner featuring chicken tikka masala, dahl saag, rice, samosas, and refreshing mango lassi cocktails, followed by a delicious dessert.
$80 per person / 50 max
Step into the vibrant world of Bollywood for an unforgettable evening of color, music, food, and dance. Guests will enjoy a festive Indian-inspired dinner featuring chicken tikka masala, dahl saag, rice, samosas, and refreshing mango lassi cocktails, followed by a delicious dessert.
$80 per person / 50 max
May 2 - Sunset Wildlife & Glass Beach Exploration – Guided Naturalist Evening Hike
Hosts: Christine Wolf (P'28), Lizzy Ackerly (P'26, P'28)
Experience the magic of the Hayward shoreline as day transitions into dusk on a privately guided naturalist-led adventure. This relaxed, approximately 2-mile evening walk offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and discovery. As the sun sets, the shoreline comes alive. Participants will observe local wildlife in their most active hours — birds settling in for the evening, shifting light across the marshes, and the peaceful rhythms of the Bay. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating insights into the ecology, behavior, and hidden stories of this remarkable habitat. The highlight of the excursion is a visit to Hayward’s captivating Glass Beach, a little-known historic treasure. Here, time reveals itself in colorful fragments: smoothed glass and artifacts linked to early San Francisco history, including remnants connected to the aftermath of the 1906 fire. Each piece hints at a story, turning the beach into a living window into the past. Ideal for nature lovers, curious minds, and anyone who enjoys combining light exploration with rich storytelling. Gentle, scenic, and filled with surprises, it’s an evening that invites participants to slow down, observe, and wonder. All ages welcome!
$40 per person/30 max
Experience the magic of the Hayward shoreline as day transitions into dusk on a privately guided naturalist-led adventure. This relaxed, approximately 2-mile evening walk offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and discovery. As the sun sets, the shoreline comes alive. Participants will observe local wildlife in their most active hours — birds settling in for the evening, shifting light across the marshes, and the peaceful rhythms of the Bay. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating insights into the ecology, behavior, and hidden stories of this remarkable habitat. The highlight of the excursion is a visit to Hayward’s captivating Glass Beach, a little-known historic treasure. Here, time reveals itself in colorful fragments: smoothed glass and artifacts linked to early San Francisco history, including remnants connected to the aftermath of the 1906 fire. Each piece hints at a story, turning the beach into a living window into the past. Ideal for nature lovers, curious minds, and anyone who enjoys combining light exploration with rich storytelling. Gentle, scenic, and filled with surprises, it’s an evening that invites participants to slow down, observe, and wonder. All ages welcome!
$40 per person/30 max
May 2 - O'Dad Band Party
Hosts: Jon Asmerom and Fenot Tekle (P'27), Amy and Bart Hazer (P'25, P'27), Natasha Desai and Matt Solomon (P'27)
A day party into the night hosted by Sophomore parents. Enjoy the lively mixes and choice selections of DJ Saul Good and a live Rock-n-Roll band (remember live bands? We do!) Substantial food, delicious drinks and the pre-famous and always-a-good-time O'Dad Band (aka "Dad Co.") have agreed to rock us with a set or two to cap off the evening.
Remember...we're doing it (mostly) for the kids!
#partyFORkids #noKIDSallowed #notIronic #iAlanisMorissette
$75 per person/75 max
A day party into the night hosted by Sophomore parents. Enjoy the lively mixes and choice selections of DJ Saul Good and a live Rock-n-Roll band (remember live bands? We do!) Substantial food, delicious drinks and the pre-famous and always-a-good-time O'Dad Band (aka "Dad Co.") have agreed to rock us with a set or two to cap off the evening.
Remember...we're doing it (mostly) for the kids!
#partyFORkids #noKIDSallowed #notIronic #iAlanisMorissette
$75 per person/75 max
May 9 - Soul Food, Soul Fun
Hosts: Francine and Tom Anthony (P'25)
Join Tom and Francine Anthony—parents of a Class of 2025 alum and current O’Dowd Board Chair (Francine)—for their final Soul Food & Soul Fun BASH! They will host an indoor/outdoor evening of food, libations and music, all while enjoying a throwback vibe. You can work off your mac and cheese and other soul food goodies (veggie friendly goodies too!) to an old school DJ, while Cabbage Patching, doing the Running Man or even singing along karaoke style to old-school—and some new school—grooves. To get in the groove, check out a Soul Train video on YouTube and if you are feeling it, feel free to dress in an expression of YOUR soul. This is an all-classes, inclusive event. We look forward to fun with all of our old and new Bishop O’Dowd friends! **Adults Only**
$125 pp/ 60 max
Join Tom and Francine Anthony—parents of a Class of 2025 alum and current O’Dowd Board Chair (Francine)—for their final Soul Food & Soul Fun BASH! They will host an indoor/outdoor evening of food, libations and music, all while enjoying a throwback vibe. You can work off your mac and cheese and other soul food goodies (veggie friendly goodies too!) to an old school DJ, while Cabbage Patching, doing the Running Man or even singing along karaoke style to old-school—and some new school—grooves. To get in the groove, check out a Soul Train video on YouTube and if you are feeling it, feel free to dress in an expression of YOUR soul. This is an all-classes, inclusive event. We look forward to fun with all of our old and new Bishop O’Dowd friends! **Adults Only**
$125 pp/ 60 max
August 29 - Culinary Crossroads
Hosts: Patricia and William Stephens (P'28)
Will and Libby Gerrards (P'28)
Shauntinez and Arpi Jakap (P'28)
Alice and Lloyd Ford (P'24, P'28)
Michelle Stock and Stu Maschwitz (P'28)
Join the Sophomore Parents at Culinary Crossroads as we embark on a flavorful journey from the heart of Europe to the vibrant spice trails of Southeast Asia.
Experience the rich and diverse cuisines of Hungary, Italy, and Indonesia, along with signature cocktails.
Come ready to savor, sip, and enjoy an unforgettable evening!
$125 pp/ 45 max
Will and Libby Gerrards (P'28)
Shauntinez and Arpi Jakap (P'28)
Alice and Lloyd Ford (P'24, P'28)
Michelle Stock and Stu Maschwitz (P'28)
Join the Sophomore Parents at Culinary Crossroads as we embark on a flavorful journey from the heart of Europe to the vibrant spice trails of Southeast Asia.
Experience the rich and diverse cuisines of Hungary, Italy, and Indonesia, along with signature cocktails.
Come ready to savor, sip, and enjoy an unforgettable evening!
$125 pp/ 45 max
September 19 - Living Lab Experience
Hosts: Mar and Jason Brandt (P'27), Sophie McNeil (P'27), Erinn and Payam Nahid (P'29) , Susan and Yung-Shin Kung (P'29), Kim McKinnon (P'27), Dr. Vino Balasubramanian (O'Dowd Chem) and Sujay Murthy.
Indulge in the rich flavors of O’Dowd’s Living Lab garden bounty while basking in the serene ambiance of the outdoor patio at the Center for Environmental Sciences. Savor the delightful offerings of wine and handcrafted seasonal cocktails as you relish the panoramic view of the Bay. Offerings include artisanal wood-fired pizza adorned with carefully harvested toppings and crisp salads thoughtfully prepared by O’Dowd parents. Immerse yourself in a culinary experience that celebrates the beauty of nature, the bounty of the Living Lab and the vibrant flavors of the season. A semi-private tour of the gardens will also be offered by O’Dowd’s master gardener, Devra Laner.
$100 pp/ 40 max
Indulge in the rich flavors of O’Dowd’s Living Lab garden bounty while basking in the serene ambiance of the outdoor patio at the Center for Environmental Sciences. Savor the delightful offerings of wine and handcrafted seasonal cocktails as you relish the panoramic view of the Bay. Offerings include artisanal wood-fired pizza adorned with carefully harvested toppings and crisp salads thoughtfully prepared by O’Dowd parents. Immerse yourself in a culinary experience that celebrates the beauty of nature, the bounty of the Living Lab and the vibrant flavors of the season. A semi-private tour of the gardens will also be offered by O’Dowd’s master gardener, Devra Laner.
$100 pp/ 40 max
September 13 - TASTE Party
Hosts: Jen and Jake Rivas (P'27), Katie and Jack D'Angelo (P'25, P'28), Sarah and Jeff Cecchin (P'26), and Meredith and Kevin Walsh (P'27, P'29)
Grab your passport for a guided wine tasting trip around the world with Oakland’s local Santa Ray Wine Club. Professional wine experts will pour you flights from four featured countries. Your Dragon parent hosts (classes of ‘26, ‘27, '28 and '29) will pair the wine with a complementing international small bite spread. Your ticket also gets you exclusive access to purchase the wines at a discounted price.
$100 pp/ 75 max
Grab your passport for a guided wine tasting trip around the world with Oakland’s local Santa Ray Wine Club. Professional wine experts will pour you flights from four featured countries. Your Dragon parent hosts (classes of ‘26, ‘27, '28 and '29) will pair the wine with a complementing international small bite spread. Your ticket also gets you exclusive access to purchase the wines at a discounted price.
$100 pp/ 75 max
April 17 - Bocanova Exclusive Dinner Experience
Hosts: Angelina and Carlos Nunez (P'26)
Indulge in an exclusive, five-course Peruvian dinner for 10 guests at Bocanova, a Pan-American restaurant celebrated for its vibrant flavors of the New World. Each course is thoughtfully paired with wine and crafted to showcase ingredients that have shaped global cuisines—from the bold kick of peppers to the comforting sweetness of corn and potatoes.
This is more than dinner—it’s a memorable culinary adventure with friends, where you can savor innovative flavors, exceptional wine pairings, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Bocanova.
$200 per person / 10 max
Indulge in an exclusive, five-course Peruvian dinner for 10 guests at Bocanova, a Pan-American restaurant celebrated for its vibrant flavors of the New World. Each course is thoughtfully paired with wine and crafted to showcase ingredients that have shaped global cuisines—from the bold kick of peppers to the comforting sweetness of corn and potatoes.
This is more than dinner—it’s a memorable culinary adventure with friends, where you can savor innovative flavors, exceptional wine pairings, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Bocanova.
$200 per person / 10 max
Sept or Oct - Tequila Tasting
Hosts: Coach Carlos Reed and Dan Kantrovitz
(P'29)
Join Freshman parent Dan Kantrovitz and Coach Carlos Reed for a lively evening of tequila tasting paired with delicious small bites. You’ll sample a curated lineup of tequilas while learning a little about what makes each one unique — all in great company with fellow O’Dowd parents.
Expect good pours, great food, and even better conversation as we toast to our amazing community and support O’Dowd in the process.
Sip, savor, and celebrate — all for a great cause. Salud!
$100 per person / 40 max
(P'29)
Join Freshman parent Dan Kantrovitz and Coach Carlos Reed for a lively evening of tequila tasting paired with delicious small bites. You’ll sample a curated lineup of tequilas while learning a little about what makes each one unique — all in great company with fellow O’Dowd parents.
Expect good pours, great food, and even better conversation as we toast to our amazing community and support O’Dowd in the process.
Sip, savor, and celebrate — all for a great cause. Salud!
$100 per person / 40 max
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