Casino Night 2026
Rutherford Education Foundation Casino Night 2026!
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Elegance and Excitement: Casino Night at Westmount Country Club.
Friday, November 13th 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 your Back To School Night and receive $1000 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 $1 MILLION in grants since 2003. A total of 551 grants have supported projects that directly enhance the educational experience of Rutherford students, including 29 grants awarded in 2026 alone.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we’re investing in the future of our schools and our community.
Holiday Cash Raffle
Who couldn’t use a little extra cash for the holidays?
The Rutherford Education Foundation’s Holiday Cash Raffle is back and your ticket gives you a chance to win some holiday spending money while supporting programs and opportunities for Rutherford students!
Tickets are just $25 each.
BUY YOUR HOLIDAY CASH RAFFLE TICKETS HERE
The Drawing: Saturday, December 5th at 5:30 PM Hutzel Bandshell at Lincoln Park
Three lucky winners will equally share 50% of the total proceeds from ticket sales, so the more tickets sold, the bigger the prizes!
Purchase your tickets online by December 4th. After your purchase, a photo of your raffle ticket will be texted directly to you, easy and convenient!
Winner does not need to be present to win.
Every ticket purchased helps the Rutherford Education Foundation continue supporting and enriching educational experiences for students throughout Rutherford.
*Must be 18 or older to purchase raffle tickets and claim prizes. Winnings may be subject to applicable taxes.
The Big Playground Bash
Join the Rutherford Education Foundation for an unforgettable evening at The Venetian as we come together for a truly once-in-a-generation project for our schools.
The playgrounds at The K Center and Lincoln School are ready for their next chapter, and The Big Playground Bash will help make that possible. Proceeds from this special evening will directly support the replacement of these playgrounds, helping offset the cost to our schools and giving the next generation of Rutherford students beautiful, updated spaces to play, connect and make memories for years to come.
Thursday, February 11th
The Venetian | 546 River Drive, Garfield
Cocktail Hour Begins at 6:30 PM
Tickets: $175 per person
Corporate and Family Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Ready to join us?
This is more than a night out — it’s an opportunity for our community to come together and leave a lasting impact on Rutherford.
Expect an elegant, fun evening filled with great food, drinks, friends and plenty of reasons to celebrate, all while supporting something that will benefit Rutherford children for generations.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and help bring these new playgrounds to life!