March 20, 2024 – The Community Center Preschool of La Canada Flintridge hosted its annual fundraising event, the Western Round-Up, on Saturday March 9th and the event went off without a hitch! This year’s event was extra special because it was the school’s 30th year anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, the preschool set a lofty goal of raising $30,000. And the preschool not only met their goal, but they also exceeded it! All the proceeds will go directly back to the preschool to fund enrichment programs, teacher development, and additional yard and classroom upgrades.

On the day of the event, the sun was shining as families and friends throughout the community gathered to enjoy carnival rides, pony rides, game booths, a petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, and quality time with each other. Attendees also indulged in sweet treats from the event’s General Store and delicious tacos from neighborhood favorite, Los Gringos Locos! One lucky preschool supporter lassoed the $500 Apple Gift Card raffle prize kindly donated by Carey Haynes of Compass real estate. And several attendees walked away winners of the silent auction that had one-of-kind experiences including tickets to the Dodgers’ batting practice and a private tour of an exclusive winery.

It takes so many hearts, hands, and talents to plan and successfully execute the preschool’s biggest annual fundraiser – from the dedicated Parent Board, Director and teachers to our loyal and generous vendors and sponsors, and of course, our invested parents and families. The preschool wants to say Yee-Haw and many, many thanks to all involved! The school could not have met its goal without all your time, effort, and support. It is the community of La Canada Flintridge that allows our preschool to thrive and remain a very special place for our children.