By Devynn Barnes
For nearly a decade now, the Zionsville Education Foundation has been celebrating fall and simultaneously raising money for the Zionsville Community School system. Fall Frolic, an event held to raise funds for educational opportunities and grants, is on Nov. 15, and the night’s agenda is full of fun things to do.
“We call it an ‘upscale tailgate party,’” said Beth Ann Kaltenmark, a member of the ZEF board of directors . She said considering the large amount of food and fun activities on the agenda, the event looks like it will be an “upscale tailgate” no one will want to miss.
Kaltenmark has been involved with ZEF’s Fall Frolic, formerly titled “Octoberfest,” for seven years. Each year the event brings the community together to benefit Zionsville’s schools as well as enjoy themselves and the beginning of the holiday season. This year, the night will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature displays of ZEF grant-winning projects, a live DJ, a silent and live auction, the Sun King beer truck, dinner for all guests, and some words from the ZEF board president, Bob Spoonmore.
Proceeds from the event, which will take place at the Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville, will be used as classroom grants, to promote excellence and innovation in the school system. With these grants, ZCS can stay up with the latest educational trends and teachers are able to expand upon students’ learning experiences.
“It’s just a night to have fun and raise money for the teachers and students of Zionsville Community Schools,” Kaltenmark said.
Tickets are $100 individually, and tables for groups up to 10 people are encouraged. The tickets can be purchased online at www.zionsvilleeduationfoundation.org/fallfrolic, or by visiting the Education Service Center near the high school and stopping by the ZEF office.
The event will run until 11 p.m. at the Indianapolis Executive Airport, at 11329 E. SR 32 in Zionsville.
