Upcoming 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!
Please note that the following events are listed chronologically.
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.
Zurich
Girl Rising Screening
Wednesday, June 19, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Aula Rämibühl
Rämistrasse 56, 8001 Zürich
Tickets: CHF28.00
Purchase tickets here.
For further information, please contact: Switzerland@roomtoread.org
Room to Read's Zurich Chapter invites you to join us for a reception with Room to Read CEO and Co-founder, Erin Ganju, followed by an exclusive screening of Girl Rising.
London
Women's Business Breakfast
Thursday, June 20, 8:00-9:45am
Polycom, Dashwood House
69 Old Broad Street, London, EC2M 1QS
Tickets: £25
Purchase tickets here.
Join us for our June breakfast. Angela Peacock from People Development Team will lead a workshop on "Unconscious Bias and the Effects in the Workplace". Plus you'll get a brief update on Room to Read's work and the chance to network with like-minded women.
Orange County
Stretching Minds - a monthly yoga event
Saturday, May 18th and every 3rd Saturday of the month through October, 10:00-11:30 am
Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point (behind the Ritz Carlton hotel)
Suggessted donations: $10-20
RSVP: orange.county@roomtoread.org
Visit www.roomtoread.org/orangecounty for more info/updates.
You are invited to Stretching Minds, a monthly yoga event hosted by the Orange County Chapter. This yoga series takes place every third Saturday of the month. Stretch, relax, and renew your spirit while supporting the cause of education.
Melbourne
Melbourne Chapter Mid-year Dinner
Wednesday, July 10th, 6:30-9:30 pm
Katmandu Cottage
349 Victoria St
Tickets: $30
RSVP: melbourne@roomtoread.org
Celebrate the first half of 2013, delight in Nepalese/Indian cuisine and enjoy good conversation with Room to Read supporters (and friends)! Dinner is $30 per head (does not include alcohol). The evening starts at 6.30 and dinner is served from 7.00. Room to Read supporters, friends and family are all welcome!
Run Melbourne for Room to Read
Saturday, July 21st 2013
(time depends on which run/walk you attend)
Start at Federation Square
Join the Room to Read team for Run Melbourne and help raise funds for literacy programs in Nepal!
Set yourself a 5km walk/run, a 10km run or a half-marathon challenge, join our fundraising page (link here) and sign up to Run Melbourne in 2013!
If you have any queries, please contact melbourne@roomtoread.org