Casino Night
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Elegance and Excitement: Casino Night at Westmount Country Club
Friday, November 21st at 7:00 PM
You’re invited to an extraordinary night of high style and high stakes at the beautiful Westmount Country Club. Celebrate with us as we raise funds to support the students of Rutherford through an evening of fun, flair, and philanthropy.
The evening will feature:
Premium open bar
Lavish gourmet food stations
Classic casino games
Exciting prizes and raffles
An online silent auction with exclusive experiences!
Special offer: Purchase your ticket by October 24 and receive $100 in bonus playing chips.
Dress to impress and enjoy a night to remember, all for a great cause!
Did you know?
The Rutherford Education Foundation has awarded more than $943,000 in grants since 2003. A total of 522 grants have supported projects that directly enhance the educational experience of Rutherford students, including 31 grants awarded last year alone.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we’re investing in the future of our schools and our community.
Family Movie Night
Join Us for Family Movie Night – Despicable Me
You're invited to a special Family Movie Night Under the Stars hosted by the Rutherford Education Foundation!
We’re excited to bring the community together for an evening of fun, food, and film, all in support of our schools.
Feature Presentation: Despicable Me
Date: Tuesday September 2 @ 7:00 pm
Rain Date: Friday, September 5th
Location: Turf Field at Rutherford High School
(Entrance on Fairview Avenue)
Movie starts at dusk – arrive early to grab a good spot!
Admission: Cash or Venmo accepted at entry
$20 per Adult
$10 per Child (under 12)
Enjoy delicious treats from the ice cream truck and our concessions stand!
Be sure to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating comfort. Please note: No four-legged family members allowed.
This is a family-friendly event and a great way to kick off the start of the school year while supporting our students and schools. We hope to see you there!
Family Movie Night
Join Us for Family Movie Night – Minecraft: The Movie!
You're invited to a special Family Movie Night Under the Stars hosted by the Rutherford Education Foundation!
We’re excited to bring the community together for an evening of fun, food, and film, all in support of our schools.
Feature Presentation: Minecraft: The Movie
Date: Wednesday, July 16 @ 8:00 pm
Rain Date: Wednesday, July 23
Location: Turf Field at Rutherford High School
(Entrance on Fairview Avenue)
Movie starts at dusk – arrive early to grab a good spot!
Admission: Cash or Venmo accepted at entry
$20 per Adult
$10 per Child (under 12)
Enjoy delicious treats from the ice cream truck and our concessions stand!
Be sure to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating comfort. Please note: No four-legged family members allowed.
This is a family-friendly event and a great way to kick off summer while supporting our students and schools. We hope to see you there!
Ladies' Lunch at Elia
DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 8th, 2025 from 11:00 AM-2:30 PM
PLACE: Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in East Rutherford, NJ
COST: $120 per person
Sit down for lunch with a delicious family-style dining experience.
Signature cocktail, sangria, wine, beer and soda, are included.
There will also be a tricky tray, a silent auction, door prizes, a Louis Vuitton bag raffle, and a DJ!
Limited seating.
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE on SUNDAY, MAY 18TH, AT 7:00 PM AND CAN BE PURCHASED HERE.
There is a 6 ticket max per transaction
Please have the names of the people in your party during checkout
The 50/50 and Louis Vuitton bag raffle ticket pre-sale will also be available on the site. The raffle winners do not need to be present.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE REF!
A Night with the NJ Devils
REF and NJ Devils Family Night out!
Devils v. Vegas at the Prudential Center
Thursday, February 6th @7:00pm
Includes Post Game Photo on Logo
The cost of the ticket is $60 Venmo @Rutherford-Ed-Fdn (PLEASE NOTE: REF, your name and email address) cash or check accepted.
*Order deadline: January 24th
All proceeds from our fundraising event will go towards supporting the Rutherford Schools.
Casino Night 07070
Casino Night 07070 - NEW Location. Same Great Cause. Dress to Impress!
Join us on Friday, November 15th at 6:00 in the evening at The Westmount Country Club
All proceeds from our fundraising events directly benefit the Rutherford Public Schools.
Cost is $150 per person
Purchase your tickets through this link
*Grab your tickets by October 25th to receive $100 in bonus chips*
This year’s experience will be like nothing you have seen before - a four-hour premium open bar, including top-shelf liquor, Champagne, and a Deluxe Martini Bar. Enjoy gourmet dining with hand-passed hors d'oeuvres, an international cheese cart, and a variety of stations: Tuscan, American grill, pasta, carving (Peter Luger Steakhouse), seafood, and more. Delight in a Tuscan grazing table, exotic fruit display, and a dessert tower of assorted pastries. Tea and coffee service complete this luxurious culinary experience!
Wine Tasting - A Night in the French Quarter
Rutherford Education Foundation invites you to join us for A Night in The French Quarter, presented by Masons Cellar.
Join us on Saturday, April 27th at 7:00 in the evening as the Williams Center will be teeming with the magic of Mardi Gras. Don a mask paired with beads and let the pulsating New Orleans inspired music of Mardi Gras flow within you. Sip on the curated wine selections, or a traditional New Orleans cocktail, indulge in mouthwatering food fare, and let the fantastical spirit of the French Quarter consume you.
All proceeds from our fundraising events directly benefit the Rutherford Public Schools.
Cost is $85 per person - Grab your ticket here!
3rd annual Cornhole Tournament
We are excited to announce that we are hosting our 3rd annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, September 23rd as our official kick off of the REF fundraising season!
You asked, we delivered - this year we have the beer garden, provided by the Rutherford Lacrosse Association/PBA just a few steps away from our tournament set up...wooohooo!
Special thanks and support to our event sponsor Williams Center
COMPETE FOR CASH PRIZES AND GLORY!
You can purchase your tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rutherford-education-foundation-2023-cornhole-tournament-fundraiser-tickets-711649792687?aff=oddtdtcreator
and register your teams:
https://scoreholio.com
After ticket purchase you must download the Scoreholio app to complete registration.
Havana Nights Wine Tasting at The Williams Center, located at 1 Williams Plaza, Rutherford, NJ 07070
The Rutherford Education Foundation invites you to join us for A Night in Havana, presented by Masons Cellar.
Anything is possible in Havana! If you close your eyes, you might feel a wisp of a Caribbean breeze, the sound of waves and a spicy rhythm with energy impossible to ignore.
It will be an unforgettable evening of style and entertainment, exquisite wine, delicious local fare, an outstanding silent auction, Cuban music, hand-rolled cigars and Havana-themed special touches.
The cost of the ticket is $85, Eventbrite, Venmo @Rutherford-Ed-Fdn (PLEASE NOTE: REF Wine tasting, your name, guest name and email address) cash or check accepted.
All proceeds from our fundraising event will go towards supporting the Rutherford Schools.
Come feel the Salsa with us!
PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE THURSDAY, April 27th!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE RUTHERFORD EDUCATION FOUNDATION!
Night with the New Jersey Devils
Join us on February 19th for a night with the New Jersey Devils!
Ticket price: $60 per person; payments accepted are Venmo @Rutherford-Ed-Fdn, Cash or Check
*REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 6th
If you have any questions, please reach out to Craig Erickson at cerickson@wiss.com
Group Package includes:
Post-game photo
Take a shot from the blue line on the ice
Party zone access
Group welcome on scoreboard
Group gift for all attendees
Bourbon Tasting
Calling all Bourbon lovers! Please join us on Saturday, February 4th at The 18th Amendment as we enjoy four different bourbons with a Penelope Brand Representative.
$75 per person. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Bourbon pours between 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Light fare will be served. Limited capacity - get your tickets now!
Venmo @Rutherford-Ed-Fdn OR Purchase through eventbrite here
Please include your email and phone number for ticket confirmation
An Evening of Comedy with Andy Woodhull
Join us for an evening of laughs at our 1st Comedy Night Fundraiser featuring Andy Woodhull. Andy has appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Conan, Live at Gotham and The Half Hour on Comedy Central. In 2014, he was the first comedian to make his network television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets $40, Venmo @Rutherford-Ed-Fdn
Grab your tickets by January 18th!