Book pearly to avoid disappointment
The circumstances that have caused so many events to go virtual these past two years have been anything but funny. Fortunately, the emcees for the fourth annual Pearls of Wisdom' event, on Saturday, March 5, are funny as heck.
This Oregon Coast Community College Foundation fundraiser will again see Dave Price, the college’s vice-president for engagement and entrepreneurship, join forces with Oregon Coast TODAY Publisher Patrick Alexander to host a sparkling evening of entertainment.
Visit the college’s science department, learn about technological advances allowing students to attend class virtually during the pandemic and meet some of the students who directly benefit from the foundation — all from the comfort of your own home.
Enjoy vignettes from various departments, testimonials from students, a message from OCCC President Dr. Birgitte Ryslinge, and learn about opportunities to support your local college.
“I hope to see you at our fourth annual Pearls of Wisdom celebration,” Ryslinge said. “In order to keep everyone safe, it will be a virtual event once again. Building on what we learn each year, we intend to make 2022 Pearls inspiring, fun and engaging, continuing some favored traditions along with new twists. Each year Pearls has been more successful, and it is deeply inspiring that this evening of gathering together celebrating students has now contributed nearly $95,000 to support students and programs at OCCC. As a continuing or new guest at Pearls, this is your chance to help even more students change the direction of their own lives, and of this community we all love.”
For a ticket price of $75, guests will choose between two appetizer items from Side Door Café and will receive a bottle of wine from renowned vintners or beer from Rogue Brewery. Also included with registration is a decadent dessert from My Petite Sweet. Food and drink will be available at the college’s Newport and Lincoln City locations and Side Door Cafe in Gleneden Beach on the day of the event.
Pearls of Wisdom is the leading fundraising event for the foundation, providing scholarships to Lincoln County students, support for OCCC academic programs, faculty enhancements and educational materials.
“Generous contributions to the foundation assisted with tuition and books while I was a nursing student at OCCC,” said 2018 graduate Stacey Brewer-Dally, RN. “The scholarship made completing the nursing program a little easier by not having to worry about how I would pay for the next term.”
The virtual event begins at 5 pm. Tickets are available through Wednesday, Feb. 23, at oregoncoast.edu/foundation or call 541-867-8531.