The Sign-Up Socials post event sale is now over.
Thank you for an incredible year of parties!
See you next year!
Soul Food, Soul Fun
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 5-10pm - The Anthony Home - Oakland
Hosted by: Francine & Tom Anthony (P'25)
Price: $125 per person (Adults only), Limited to 50 guests
Join Junior Parents, Tom and Francine Anthony for an outdoor evening of food, libations and music, 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 the Soul Train youtube channel - Soul Train 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!
** SOLD OUT! **
Hosted by: Francine & Tom Anthony (P'25)
Price: $125 per person (Adults only), Limited to 50 guests
Join Junior Parents, Tom and Francine Anthony for an outdoor evening of food, libations and music, 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 the Soul Train youtube channel - Soul Train 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!
** SOLD OUT! **
Beer, Brats & Billiards
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - The Goodin Home
Hosted by: Matt Goodin (P'25)
Price: $50 per person (Adults only), Limited to 30 guests
Get ready for a great evening of beer, brats & billiards at the Goodin Home! We’ll be serving local craft beers (and likely some wine), gourmet sausages + all the good fixins. Pool table and an 80's retro arcade machine will be on hand to keep the evening entertainment going. Good Company. Good times.
Hosted by: Matt Goodin (P'25)
Price: $50 per person (Adults only), Limited to 30 guests
Get ready for a great evening of beer, brats & billiards at the Goodin Home! We’ll be serving local craft beers (and likely some wine), gourmet sausages + all the good fixins. Pool table and an 80's retro arcade machine will be on hand to keep the evening entertainment going. Good Company. Good times.
* Sign-ups for this party has CLOSED *
OAKtoberfest
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - TBD Private Home in Upper Rockridge
Hosted By: Amanda and Andrew Glasgow (P'25), Dana and Randy Wootton (P'25), Emmet & Kristin Hollins (P'26),
Randy Edgar & Kristin Ruff (27' and '25)
Price: $50 per person (Adults only), Limited to 40 guests
Back for a third year, OAKtoberfest combines things we all love - beer, friends and sausage - all hosted outdoors on a gorgeous night in October*. You will be outdoors unless it is not gorgeous. There will be music. There will be schnitzels and dirndls and wurst. There will be Germans! And feats of strength. And a wall dividing us into east and west that we try to tear down!**
*I mean, no promises, because weather, but that's the goal! **There is no wall. Sorry.
Hosted By: Amanda and Andrew Glasgow (P'25), Dana and Randy Wootton (P'25), Emmet & Kristin Hollins (P'26),
Randy Edgar & Kristin Ruff (27' and '25)
Price: $50 per person (Adults only), Limited to 40 guests
Back for a third year, OAKtoberfest combines things we all love - beer, friends and sausage - all hosted outdoors on a gorgeous night in October*. You will be outdoors unless it is not gorgeous. There will be music. There will be schnitzels and dirndls and wurst. There will be Germans! And feats of strength. And a wall dividing us into east and west that we try to tear down!**
*I mean, no promises, because weather, but that's the goal! **There is no wall. Sorry.
** SOLD OUT! **
Scented Splendor: An Apothecary and Mimosa Brunch Party
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11am - Olfactorie Apothecary, Montclair Village
Hosted by: Mar Brandt (P’27) and Sophie McNeil (P’27)
Price: $100 per person (Adults Only), Limited to 10 guests
Join other O’Dowd moms for a scent-making experience at Montclair Village’s Olfactorie Apothecary! We will enjoy an intimate exploration of the scents of the season in a beautiful boutique setting. Engage in mixing, blending, and making your own personal scented product to take home. This lovely three hour event includes brunch and bottomless mimosas catered by the beloved Perle Wine Bar. This event is sure to be a feast for the senses!
Hosted by: Mar Brandt (P’27) and Sophie McNeil (P’27)
Price: $100 per person (Adults Only), Limited to 10 guests
Join other O’Dowd moms for a scent-making experience at Montclair Village’s Olfactorie Apothecary! We will enjoy an intimate exploration of the scents of the season in a beautiful boutique setting. Engage in mixing, blending, and making your own personal scented product to take home. This lovely three hour event includes brunch and bottomless mimosas catered by the beloved Perle Wine Bar. This event is sure to be a feast for the senses!
* Sign-ups for this party has CLOSED *
Veggie Garden Giveaway
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 1-3pm - Living Lab, Bishop O’Dowd
Hosts: Devra Laner, Otis Johnson, Pooneh Koohyar (P’26), Negar Sheibani (P’25) and Sophie McNeil (P’27)
Price: $80 per person, Limited to 20 guests
Embark on your journey of creating farm-to-table meals with O'Dowd's very own Master Gardeners, Devra Laner and Otis Johnson. Join Devra and Otis for an educational tour of O'Dowd's veggie garden, where they will offer insights on growing tasty vegetables in your own backyard. They are prepared to answer any questions you have about growing and harvesting edible plants, including plant selection, pest control, composting, and achieving tomato perfection! At the end of the event, Devra and Otis will help you select 20 O'Dowd grown veggie starts to take home. They will help you choose the right variety for your microclimate from popular warm season vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cucumbers, melons, herbs, and flowers. You'll round out your afternoon with some light appetizers and Prosecco. Your student will be impressed by how delicious their salads and vegetables are!
Hosts: Devra Laner, Otis Johnson, Pooneh Koohyar (P’26), Negar Sheibani (P’25) and Sophie McNeil (P’27)
Price: $80 per person, Limited to 20 guests
Embark on your journey of creating farm-to-table meals with O'Dowd's very own Master Gardeners, Devra Laner and Otis Johnson. Join Devra and Otis for an educational tour of O'Dowd's veggie garden, where they will offer insights on growing tasty vegetables in your own backyard. They are prepared to answer any questions you have about growing and harvesting edible plants, including plant selection, pest control, composting, and achieving tomato perfection! At the end of the event, Devra and Otis will help you select 20 O'Dowd grown veggie starts to take home. They will help you choose the right variety for your microclimate from popular warm season vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cucumbers, melons, herbs, and flowers. You'll round out your afternoon with some light appetizers and Prosecco. Your student will be impressed by how delicious their salads and vegetables are!
* Sign-ups for this party has CLOSED *
Living Lab Experience
August 17, 2024, 5-8pm - Living Lab, Bishop O'Dowd
Hosted by: Devra Laner, Lisa and Bryon Gros (P’23), Mar and Jason Brandt (P’27), Ali Rezai and Sophie McNeil (P’27), Trevor Lukens and Jen Howard-Lukens (P’27)
Price: $75 per person (Adults Only), Limited to 40 guests
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.
Hosted by: Devra Laner, Lisa and Bryon Gros (P’23), Mar and Jason Brandt (P’27), Ali Rezai and Sophie McNeil (P’27), Trevor Lukens and Jen Howard-Lukens (P’27)
Price: $75 per person (Adults Only), Limited to 40 guests
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.
* Sign-ups for this party has CLOSED *
TASTE Party
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 6-10pm - Walsh Family backyard
Hosted by: Jen & Jake Rivas, Katie & Jack D'Angelo, Sarah & Jeff Cecchin, and Meredith & Kevin Walsh
Price: $75 per person (Adults Only), Limited to 50 guests
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 ‘25, ‘26, & ‘27) 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.
**SOLD OUT**
Mason Jar Flower Arranging
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2-4pm - Maxwell Park Area, Oakland
Hosted by: Elizabeth Adam (P'25), Liz Shaw (P'25)
Price: $45 per person adult, $20 per child, Limited to 14 guests
Make and take a charming flower arrangement (or two) for yourself or as a gift. Mason Jar bouquets are perfect informal arrangements that brighten your home and may remind you of a summer day in the country or of the kitchen garden of a dear relative. Flowers and a variety of herbs and greens will be provided. Light snacks and lemonade will be served. Children over 8 years old are welcome as separate attendees. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
* Sign-ups for this party has CLOSED *
Backyard Beer & Bites
Saturday, August 24, 2024, Time 5pm - The Lewis Family Home
Hosted by: The Lewis Family (P’25), Marc & Lisa Tamo(P’25 and ‘27)
Price: $60 per person (Adults Only), Limited to 50 guests
Enjoy a number of local craft beers expertly paired with delectable bites. Enjoy good food, good beer and good company! All are welcome.
* Sign-ups for this party has CLOSED *
Art & Wine Night
Friday, April 19, 2024, 6:30pm - O'Dowd Art Room
Hosted by: Annette Counts, Thien Pham, Briana Loewinsohn (All Current O'Dowd Faculty)
Price: $75 per person (Adults Only), Limited to 12 guests
Join us in the Art Room for a lovely event of plentiful snacks, tasty wine, laughs and creating art! This is designed for anyone who is interested, whether you have no history of creating or whether you are a professional. It will be a fun community night!
** SOLD OUT**
What Is a Sign-Up Social?
Different members of the community host Sign-Up Socials that take place in the months following the Crab Feed and Auction. They are “sign up” events that parents, or a group of parents, agree to host for as many people as they find appropriate for the specific activity/event.
During the Crab Feed and Auction guests will have an opportunity to purchase tickets to these events.
Check back here on March 9 for a list of the Sign Up Socials that will be available at the Crab Feed and Auction this year.
Attendees can be adults, kids or a combination of the two. The hosts cover all expenses of the party, and 100% of the funds raised by the event benefit our school. Per person ticket prices vary depending on the event. Parties don’t need to be elaborate, but they can be! They can be as simple as a themed party or as elaborate as a Progressive Dinner hosted by multiple families. It’s up to you. Our Social Sign-Up team volunteers are available to discuss ideas if you need them.
Have questions about hosting a Sign-Up Social?... Please reach out to our Committee Captain, Mar Brandt at [email protected]
Have questions about hosting a Sign-Up Social?... Please reach out to our Committee Captain, Mar Brandt at [email protected]