Get Involved - Local Events

One of the best ways to find out more about Room to Read and help spread the word about our mission to educate children in developing countries is to attend an event in your area. Room to Read has volunteer chapters around the globe that host events to help us raise money and awareness for our programs. If you're interested in attending one of our local events, please download the invitation and/or contact the name listed below. We hope to see you soon at a local Room to Read event!

Our volunteers are busy planning a variety of events. Please check back often if your city isn't listed below. For more information about any of the events on this page, please contact events@roomtoread.org.

Edmonton, AB

Saturday, November 22nd
Edmonton Chapter Fundraiser

7:00PM
Lois Hole Library

Join us at the new Lois Hole Library as we celebrate the launch of the Room to Read Edmonton Chapter with special guest speaker, Jim Hole. To RSVP, please contact roomtoreadedm@yahoo.ca or call 780-481-6308.

Vancouver, BC

Wednesday, November 26th
"Room to Read" & "See-Them-Run" presents Erin van Wiltenburg

7:00–9:00PM
Ridge Theatre, Vancouver

Experience the fantastic journey of three friends running through Africa. Erin van Wiltenburg will be presenting her story and documentary produced during her four month journey while running through Namibia, Zambia and Tanzania this summer. Together, they raised $50,000 to support sustainable education projects in Africa. A large portion of this donation will support the work of Room to Read in Zambia. Come hear their amazing story! Tickets are $20.

Vail, CO

Friday, December 5th
Book Scootin' Boogie

6:30–9:00PM
The Cowboy Bar
Minturn, Colorado

Fun western evening with great live music. Food and drink included in ticket price. Door Prizes. Live Auction. All proceeds including entrance ticket to Room to Read. Click here to purchase tickets.

Sydney, Australia

Wednesday, 4 February
Wine Gala

6:30PM
Shangri-La Hotel
176 Cumberland Street

The Sydney chapter's launch event will be a prestigious Wine Gala, jointly hosted by John Wood with Jancis Robinson OBE and Master of Wine. The evening will be supported by the Financial Times and held at the Shangri-La Hotel in the historic Rocks area. Wines for the evening have been donated by a number of Australia's leading boutique wineries, including Kilikanoon and Shaw + Smith, and there will be live and silent auctions, the live auction to be conducted by Andrew Caillard MW, Fine Wine Director at Langton's.