Gourmet Winemaker Dinner 2009

Date: September 27, 2009

Location: Catch Twenty-Three, Westchase Village

Time: 6 pm – 8 pm

Enjoy a five-course gourmet dinner, hand-selected wines paired with each course, professionally presented in a private setting at Catch Twenty-Three—one of Tampa Bay’s most highly rated, fine-dining restaurants.

This event will especially appeal to discriminating diners and wine enthusiasts who enjoy a more intimate setting and have a strong interest in sampling and learning more about specific varietals and wine/food pairings.

Proceeds benefit the programs of the UTBCEF.

Cruise for Education 2009 – Four Day Western Caribbean

Date: October 15-19, 2009

Join us for our inagural, fund raiser cruise for eduction on the magnificent Carnival Inspiration.  Cruise from Tampa to Cozumel, Mexico, on this wonderful four-day trip.  Enjoy 2 fun days at sea!  On board, you will experience lavish Las Vegas style shows, fabulous dining, an exciting casinos, spacious accommodations, refreshing pools and a variety of entertainment, both day and night!

To learn more about this special event, please contact UTBCEF at 813.300.0019   Interior - starting at $438.00.  Ocean View – starting at $488.00.

Proceeds benefit the programs of the UTBCEF.

Oktoberfest 2009

Date: October 23-25, 2009

Location:  Tampa Bay Downs

Enjoy the most authentic Oktoberfest in the Tampa Bay Area, be sure to visit our booth for the latest updates on educational opportunities for the Upper Tampa Bay region students.

An Evening in Paris ~ Gala Benefiting Education 2010

Date: February 27, 2010

Location: Nielsen Grand Hall

Join us for our new, exciting gala—“An Evening in Paris”. The romantic, black-tie optional event, will feature fine food and wine selections, fabulous auction packages, raffle drawings, wonderful entertainment by local, area students and more…

We’ll keep you updated, as the exciting details are revealed!

 Proceeds benefit the programs of the UTBCEF.

2010 Ribs & Races

Date: March 2010

Location: Tampa Bay Downs

Get in on the fun at this family-friendly event, hosted by Tampa Bay Downs. Enjoy world-class, thoroughbred racing and a BBQ cook-off, featuring two Upper Tampa Bay region schools and our own Brady’s Backyard BBQ! The all-day barbeque is held in the Family Picnic Pavilion at the north end of the track, with entertainment provided by our students. 

Proceeds benefit the programs of the UTBCEF.

Scholarship Awards 2010

Date: TBA

Location: TBD

The Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation will be awarding scholarships to four qualifying high school seniors who have attended Alonso, East Lake, Leto or Sickles High School. We will also recognize previous scholarship winners with continued support.

Additional information will be posted in early 2010.