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Join us on April 17, 2024 for Earlham Day’s 10th anniversary!

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Earlham Day is on April 17, 2024!

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Celebrating Earlham Day near you!

Many friends and alumni have chosen to host an Earlham Day event! Use the menu below to see who’s organizing in your neck of the woods for Earlham Day’s 10th anniversary!

Home of Joseph Heyman ’62

7 Ketcham Rd.

Ridgefield, Connecticut

From 5-7 p.m. ET

 

Hosted by Joseph Heyman ’62, this event includes an early buffet dinner and children are welcomed! To RSVP, please call Joseph at 203-748-5554.

Home of Sharon Haworth ’86 and Peter Lasersohn ’81

605 W. Washington St.

Urbana, Illinois

From 5:30-8:30 p.m. CT

 

Hosted by Sharon Haworth ’86 and Ivo Austin ’06, this event is a potluck! Bring something to share if you’re able; vegan and vegetarian options encouraged. If you can’t bring something, come anyway! Families are welcome. To RSVP, please email Sharon at [email protected] or Ivo at [email protected].

Friendly Beasts Cider Company

222 W 2nd St.

Bloomington, Indiana

From 6-8 p.m. ET

 

Hosted by Fatima Carson ’07, Andy Qualls ’81, and Lily Fishleder ’17, this event is hosted at Friendly Beasts Cider Company, which is owned and operated by two Earlham alumni! The cidery has snacks, beverages (included non-alcoholic), and all ages are welcomed. Half of the revenue from the Earlham Day event will be donated to Earlham. To RSVP, please email Fatima at [email protected], Andy at [email protected], or Lily at [email protected].

 

 

The Church Within

1125 Spruce St.

Indianapolis, Indiana

From 7-8 p.m. ET

 

Hosted by Lisa Boyles ’94, this event welcomes families, friends, and children to get to know local Earlhamites! Desserts and drinks will be provided, including gluten-free and vegan options. To RSVP, email Lisa at [email protected].

Alex Davis Law Office

445 Baxter Ave, Suite 275

Louisville, Kentucky

4:30 p.m. ET

 

Hosted by Alex Davis ’98, this event welcomes all ages and there will be beverages and snacks provided. There’s free parking behind the building and the event is on the second floor. To RSVP, please email Alex at [email protected] or call 502-552-0434.

Wilson County BBQ

82 Hanover Street, Suite 8

Portland, Maine

2-5 p.m. ET Happy Hour

5-7 p.m. ET

 

Hosted by Taylor Boucher ’15 and Teague Morris ’86, this gathering welcomes all to Wilson County BBQ! Earlham Day partiers will be on the left side of the venue near the couches and food and drinks are on you! Gluten-free and vegan options are available. To RSVP, please email Taylor at [email protected] or Teague at [email protected].

Bushel and a Peck

12250 Clarksville Pike

Clarksville Pike, Maryland

1-4 p.m. ET

 

Hosted by Allan Lohaus ’65 and Irene Shima Whitaker ’70, this event welcomes all, rain or shine! There’s free parking, elevator access, and vegetarian and gluten-free options. Food and drink are on you! To RSVP, please email Allan at [email protected] or Irene at [email protected].

Jakeeno’s Pizza and Pasta

3555 Chicago Ave.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

6-8 p.m. CT

 

Hosted by Greg Woods ’07, Gerry Tyrrell ’87, and Ed Joice ’09, this event welcomes families and children! The menu includes vegan options, but all food and drinks are on you. To RSVP, email Greg at [email protected] or Ed Joice ’09 at [email protected].

Climbing Wolf

78 Main St.

Dobbs Ferry, New York

6-8 p.m. ET

 

Hosted by Jeff Rappaport ’77 and Kathryn Slocum ’78, this event welcomes you to Climbing Wolf! The venue is a coffee/bar room with pastries available; all food and drinks are on you. It’s just as fine to bring your own food and drink, if you’d like! To RSVP, please contact Jeff at [email protected] or call 917-747-0417.

Caktus Group

108 Morris St, #2

Durham, North Carolina

5-7 p.m. ET

 

Hosted by Deborah Zeigenfus Newlin ’85 and Sandy Sweitzer ’83, this event is a casual gathering for friends and families. Appetizers, light snacks, beer, and wine are available. To RSVP, please contact Deborah at [email protected] or Sandy at [email protected].

 

 

Tolmach Fackler Home

303 Mimosa Dr.

Greensboro, North Carolina

6:30 p.m. ET

 

Hosted by Rebecca Tolmach ’08 and Evan Fackler ’10, this event welcomes families and friends to the Tolmach Fackler home for a laid-back potluck with s’mores! Bring a dish if you’re able (a couple vegetarian options provided) and join Rebecca and Evan in the backyard (or inside depending on weather). To RSVP, email Rebecca at [email protected].

Switch

The Historic Trolley District: East Market

212 Kelton Ave.

Columbus, Ohio

5-8 p.m. ET

 

Hosted by Jay Coffman ’02 and Susan Littleton ’05, Switch is a speakeasy-styled space with food and drink provided with vegetarian and vegan options being planned. Families are welcomed to join! To RSVP, email Jay at [email protected] or Susan at [email protected].

Home of Kirk Wright ’81 and Allison Lew ’80

2005 NE Couch St.

Portland, Oregon

5-8 p.m. PT

 

Hosted by Kirk Wright ’81, Allison Lew ’80, Rick Burian ’76, and Shorty Birenbaum ’61, all are welcome to the Wright and Lew household. Bring a light snack and join the Earlham Day celebration! To RSVP, email Kirk at [email protected].

Home of Marjorie Berman ’86

606 Division St.

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Time TBD

 

Hosted by Marjorie Berman ’86, this event welcomes families and children to get to know local Earlhamites. Bring a vegetarian potluck dish and gather in celebration! To RSVP, please email Marjorie at [email protected].

 

 

Home of Bill Leopold ’75

516 Oak Rd.

Merion Station, Pennsylvania

6-8:30 p.m. ET

 

Hosted by Bill Leopold ’75, Jeanne Angell ’83, and Philip Auerbach ’75, this event welcomes all Philadelphia-area Earlhamites to the home of Bill Leopold. They’re celebrating potluck style, so bring a dish to share if able! To RSVP, please email Jeanne at [email protected].

Colonial Park Pavilion

4130 Byron St.

Houston, Texas

4-7 p.m. CT

 

Hosted by Peggy Osbourn ’78 and Mary Branson ’78, this event takes place in the Pavilion at Colonial Park with playgrounds and restrooms readily available. Families and children are welcomed to this potluck event – bring a dish and celebrate! To RSVP, email Peggy at [email protected] or Mary at [email protected].

Elliot Bay Brewing

255 SW 152nd St.

Burien, Washington

6-8:30 p.m. PT

 

Hosted by Sarah Miller ’94, this event welcomes alums, friends, and families to gather at Elliot Bay Brewing’s private room. Food and drinks are on your own. To RSVP, email Sarah at [email protected].

Last year’s results

With 2,622 donors, Earlham Day 2023 was a major success! Together, your generosity helped raise $1,264,144 for the Earlham Fund!

To see the full campaign from 2023, visit the Earlham Day 2023 site.

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