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.
Edmonton
Educate Girls, Change the World
Monday, May 13th, 5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Theatre at Stanley Milner Library - 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Tickets: $12
Purchase tickets here.
Please join the Edmonton Chapter for a wine and cheese social followed by a private viewing of “Girl Rising.” Join us for a lively discussion of our Girls Education Program and find out how you can make a difference in the lives of girls worldwide.
London
Volunteer Open Evening
Wednesday 15 May 2013, 7.00 - 8.00 pm
Davy's Wine Bar, 20 King Street, Crown Passage, London SW1Y 6QY
Would you like to join our volunteer team and help out at Room to Read fundraising events in London? We require volunteers to help at evening events in Central London on 19 June and 7 November. If you would like to join the team please come to an open evening to learn more. RSVP to Mairead at london@roomtoread.org. If you are unable to attend this open evening the next will take place on Wednesday 11 September.
Namaste World!
Saturday, June 1st, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
The Power Yoga Company
11-12 Lettice Street, London SW6 4EH
Minimum suggested donation: £20
Purchase tickets here.
Yoga with Aram Raffy. Part of a global yoga benefit to send 200 girls in Asia and Africa to school with 100% of proceeds going to Room to Read's Girls' Education Program.
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.
San Diego
Creating Room to Read: An Evening with John Wood
Wednesday, May 15th, 6:00 pm
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice - USD
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $75
Purchase tickets here.
Please join Room to Read's San Diego Chapter for an exclusive evening with John Wood as he discusses Room to Read and the global movement for literacy. This inspiring event will be filled with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and philanthropy.
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.
Orange County
Restaurant Night with the Room to Read Orange County Chapter
Tuesday, May 21st 6:00-9:00 pm
Bluewater Grill, District at Tustin
2409 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA
Please join Room to Read's Orange County Chapter at Bluewater Grill, the perfect spot for dinner combined with a trip to the beach or a stroll along the boardwalk. 20% of proceeds benefit Room to Read.
Sydney
Exclusive Girl Rising Event
Thursday, May 30th, 6:45 pm-9:30 pm
Old Boys Lecture Theatre
The Rae Centre
Newington College
200 Stanmore Road
Stanmore, NSW
Registration: $25 (all proceeds in support of our Girls' Education program)
Register here.
Please join the Sydney Chapter for an exclusive event including a screening of “Girl Rising.” Join us for a discussion of our Girls Education Program and find out how you can make a difference in the lives of girls worldwide.
For any queries or futher information please contact sydney@roomtoread.org
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!
Melbourne
Run Melbourne for Room to Read
Saturday 21st July 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