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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert fundraiser
A check for $3,500 was presented to Brookings-Harbor’s band program.
A check for $2,500 was presented to Azalea Middle School’s program.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert fundraiser
A check for $3,500 was presented to Brookings-Harbor’s band program.
A check for $2,500 was presented to Azalea Middle School’s program.
The Partnership for the Performing Arts (PPA) is proud to announce the successful results of its Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Benefit Concert, held at Azalea Park in Brookings, Oregon. Thanks to outstanding community support, the event raised $15,000 to benefit school music programs in Curry and Del Norte Counties.
On Thursday, November 6th, PPA presented checks totaling $7,500 to the Brookings-Harbor School District:
• Kalmiopsis Elementary School – $1,500 (Music Director: Marshall Jones)
• Azalea Middle School – $2,500 (Music Director: Cua Lee)
• Brookings-Harbor High School – $3,500 (Music Director: Corey Tamondong)
On Monday, November 10th, the Del Norte High School Music Boosters were presented with a check for $7,500. Under the leadership of Music Director Dan Sedgwick, $2,500 of this funding will support the music program at Crescent Elk Middle School, led by Holly MacDonnell.
PPA extends its deepest gratitude to the volunteers and sponsors who made this event possible. Their generosity and dedication were instrumental in creating a memorable evening of music and community spirit. Special thanks go to the following supporters and sponsors:
Alsco Uniforms (Medford), Bill Gerski, Beacon Broadband (Brookings), Dan & Kathy Brattain (Brookings), Cal-Ore Life Flight (Brookings), Matt Wakefield, Cholwell, Benz & Hartwick CPAs (Crescent City & Brookings), Robert Machado, Coast Central Credit Union (Crescent City), Keith Buchalter, Coos Curry Electric (Brookings), Del Norte County Office of Education, Meagan Curtis, Edward Jones (Crescent City), Michael Sullivan, Edward Jones (Crescent City), Staci Barr, Evergreen Federal Bank (Brookings), Jen & Michael Schmidt, House of Jambalaya (Crescent City), Avigail’s Events & Our Flower House (Brookings), Dylan & Deon Ridgley, Superfly (Brookings), Keith Carter, Zen Harmony Catering (Brookings), Miranda Plagge, Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast, John Thompson, Trees of Mystery, Ayrin Estis, Urban Medicine Woman (Brookings).
With a long-standing commitment to supporting the performing arts in public education in the region, PPA was honored to present these checks. The organization remains dedicated to providing transformative artistic experiences for local youth and strengthening the future of music education.
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